The Great Southern Star - February 12, 2013

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All smiles at show THE laughing clowns at the Korumburra Show were not the only ones smiling on the weekend.

Maneisha Rogers-Trickey of Poowong and Bec Moon of Korumburra got in on the clowns’ act and show organisers also had every reason to feel chirpy, after show attendances were up by about 50 per cent on last year.

More sideshows and a focus on celebrating country life and the achievements of South Gippslanders appealed to visitors, from teenagers to families and groups of friends, continuing a proud Korumburra tradition.

The future of the show looks positive, with a record 1300 junior entries across art, cookery, needlework, floral art and handwriting, with the latter attracting 550 entries alone.

Turn to pages 14 and 15 for pictorial coverage and results.

MURDER MYSTERY Korumburra publican’s death still unresolved

By Matt Dunn VICKI Wyhoon, the Leongatha woman accused of murdering Korumburra publican Mike Lowry in 2001, said the stigma had never gone away.

Last Friday (February 8), Melbourne coroner Audrey Jamieson ruled that the murder “remains open”. Twelve years on from the shooting and eventual death of the businessman and politician, there are no new leads in the case.

Ms Jamieson, delivering her finding in the Melbourne Coroners Court, said the evidence against Ms Wyhoon was circumstantial.

But, despite not being convicted of the murder, Ms Wyhoon said little had changed for her.

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“I’m still the suspect. But I don’t mind talking about it, because I’m innocent,” she told The Star.

Ms Wyhoon was charged with the murder, and was committed to stand trial in the Supreme Court of Victoria on November 16, 2002. But the case against her was dropped, with a successful argument mounted that she would be at risk of self-incrimination if she took the stand.

While Ms Jamieson noted Ms Wyhoon’s “history of harassment and hostility” toward Mr Lowry in the lead up to the murder, she also said: “I am unable to find on the evidence, to the requisite standard, the identity of the person who fired the gunshot at Michael Lowry on 18 January, 2001.”

Mr Lowry’s death was slow. Hospitalised at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, he succumbed to his

injury – a single gunshot wound to the left side of the head – almost six months after the shooting, on July 14, 2001.

The attack occurred at the Korumburra Hotel, where he was the publican. It was about 11.45pm on a Thursday, and he was in a top floor office.

Mr Lowry was 52 at the time of his death, and was found to have died as a direct result of the shooting. An autopsy would discover a “deformed metallic fragment” in his brain.

Ms Wyhoon said that if Mr Lowry had recovered from the attack, her life would have been far different.

“I just wish he’d woken up, so he could have told everyone who shot him. It’s been a horrible life since the shooting,” she said.

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Ash and Mia rock Leongatha A GREATLY anticipated double bill of Mia Dyson and Ash Grunwald did not disappoint on Friday night.

A strong crowd of all ages filled Leongatha’s Memorial Hall and was wowed by the duo’s talent.

Mia was up first with her band and had her powerful voice resonating through the hall.

The dance floor filled fast, the crowd leaving their seats early to get a good view of Mia. Ash then took to the stage, his laid back style fitting with his opening song – a surf ballad.

The atmosphere was electrified when double bass player from The Living End, Scott Owen, joined those on stage and the tempo quickened.

A cover of the Bill Withers classic Ain’t no sunshine, a duet with up and coming singer Liz Stringer, had the crowd singing along.

Both singers thanked the Lyrebird Arts Council for hosting such fantastic gigs and allowing them to play in such a beautiful part of the world.

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The Gippsland South MLA expects to be able to return to work early next week. Mr Ryan was hospitalised last week to undergo tests for a possible blood infection.

He was absent from State Parliament.

“Mr Ryan has been advised to remain in hospital while these tests continue,” a spokesperson said last week.

“Acting arrangements will be put in place to cover Mr Ryan’s ministerial responsibilities.”

As a result, Mr Ryan was not able to attend events in South Gippsland on Friday.

Sealed with a handshake: Captain Martyn Scrimshaw from the Leongatha Salvation Army congratulates Considine and Johnstone project manager Gary Bullen on winning the tender for the new Salvation Army building in Leongatha. See the full story in next week’s Star.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - PAGE 3

Sell-off backlash Leongatha South community upset

By Matt Dunn LEONGATHA South residents say that a former school site – earmarked for possible sale under South Gippsland Shire Council’s Land Realisation Project – is the community’s, not council’s.

Members of the Leongatha South Progress Association say the former Leongatha South Public School was bought by a local resident for $65,000, with the Woorayl Shire Council (later to become incorporated into the South Gippsland Shire Council) offering little more than a $5000 interest free loan.

But the residents believe records of the sale were destroyed when the councils amalgamated.

Progress association president Jodie Hayward said her group would like to see the school site “completely removed” from the council list of potential properties to be sold.

“This site was purchased by the Shire of Woorayl from the Education Department in two lots for $70,000 on October 1, 1993. On the same day the Shire of Woorayl sold Lot A to an adjoining land holder for $65,000,”

she said.

“The remaining $5000 was repaid to the Shire of Woorayl/South Gippsland Shire by the Leongatha South Progress Association in the form of an interest free loan which was repaid in March 2001.”

Ms Hayward said the site – aside from being a weekly meeting place for The Art of Friends artist group and a voting booth for state and federal elections – also featured a memorial, complete with headstone and Ghost Gums for local paralympic skier Michael Norton.

Association member Gordon Vagg said his group had been talking to South Gippsland Shire Council about getting decent toilets at the site for about 10 years. If the toilets came, so too would the potential users of the site, he said.

Ms Hayward concurs: “We’re trying to get more community groups to use it, but then they see the toilets and go: ‘Nah’.”

Another progress association member, Ron Wangman, believes the site would be perfect for a market garden, central as it is to Leongatha, Inverloch and Korumburra.

“That wouldn’t take a lot to get going and providing you’ve got good toilets, it could be a goer. A

men’s shed is another idea that I think could work. You could also incorporate a craft shed, increasing its usefulness,” he said.

“With better toilets we can draw more people in, leading to an increase of funds and greater opportunities. It’s too good an area to let go. Land’ s hard to get hold of as far as community groups go and this is a prime example. To let this go to fund debts would be unfair on the community.

“We just want to know that this site is going to stay in the community.”

Members of the artists’ group are also concerned about the sale.

Weekly visitors to the site, the group boasts between nine and 10 members.

Di Campbell, a group member, said the “ambience” of the school site was an inspiration.

A South Gippsland Shire Council spokesperson said CEO Tim Tamlin had responded to a letter received from Janine Moscript on behalf of the Leongatha South Progress Association, addressing her concerns. ► “Secret” report not secret.

Council CEO Tim Tamlin responds and editorial, page 12.

Roads action SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council CEO, Tim Tamlin, has assured The Star a lot is being done to press the State Government for more roads maintenance funding.

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road infrastructure which is vital for the efficient operation of our economy.”

The document notes a “dramatic influx” of complaints and repair requests to council related to roads that are the responsibility of VicRoads.

Mr Tamlin explained that until 15 years ago, VicRoads had its own in house crews.

After that, work was contracted out, contracts went to the lowest bidder and consequently the VicRoads’ budget “became thinner”.

State money went to other priorities and, now that the roads are crumbling, VicRoads doesn’t have the funds to keep up with the repairs.

The CEO said the shire’s roads, known as local roads are “in very good condition”.

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Told there is criticism in some quarters of the community about perceived council inaction, Mr Tamlin said, “We lobby strongly on that point. It is one of our priorities.”

When the council’s Priority Projects for Support document was produced last year, Mr Tamlin and then mayor, Cr Warren Raabe, took it to federal and state politicians whose electorates include the shire.

“I’ve also taken representations to senior management and the chief operating officer of VicRoads. I’ve done that with my roads maintenance background so I understand the pain.”

The Priority Projects for Support document includes a request to the State Government for “support to increase funding currently allocated to VicRoads for routine road maintenance”.

“This will enable the provision of safe and reliable

Shots fired A MAN fired shots in the main street of Welshpool on the weekend.

The incident followed an altercation with several males at a party at the Welshpool Hotel on Friday night.

Wonthaggi Police Senior Sergeant Trevor Teer said the 50-year-old offender from Port Welshpool entered an argument when he and a large group of people were leaving the party.

“The offender threatened to come back and shoot the males,” he said.

“Approximately half an hour later, the offender returned in a vehicle and parked over the road facing towards the hotel.”

Snr Sgt Teer said the man then fired around six shots from a .22 firearm towards the hotel.

Fortunately no one was injured.

“Police arrested the offender at his home address and recovered the firearm,” Snr Sgt Teer said.

“The offender was conveyed to Wonthaggi Police Station, where he was interviewed and remanded in custody.”

The man appeared in court yesterday (Monday).

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How did they do that?

THE magic of the circus lured families to the big top at Wonthaggi last week.

Circus Olympia bedazzled fans with a mix of acrobatics, contortion, clowning and tricks that had to be seen twice to be believed.

Among the performers were miniature farm animals, including goats and horses mounting steps, donkeys on a platform and cows on a stand.

The circus’ Scott Marsh said the Wonthaggi shows were well supported,

with performances on Wednesdays, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

The circus cast is on the road most of the year with a break at Christmas for maintenance.

The circus moves to Foster this Friday, February 15 through until Sunday, February 17. Performances will be held in Korumburra from the week of February 27.

• More photos online at www.thestar.com.au and in next week’s Star.

Brush with fame: from left, Robert and Tayla Cowie of Leongatha, and Amelia Tiziani of Wonthaggi meet circus performers Isabella Ferroni and clown Puny Smalls outside the big top.

Girls’ outing: Jessica Geyer (centre) of Wonthaggi visited the circus with Wonthaggi sisters Ruby (left) and Ava Satchell.

Family trip: Tristan Kaldvee with children, from left: Thomas Kaldvee, Blake Kaldvee, Ellie Hengstberger, Tayla Kaldvee and Alex Kaldvee, ready for the circus.

Sign king designer joins CSG fight A MASSIVE 50-metre long human sign will be created on the Poowong Recreation Reserve this Sunday to spread the anti-coal seam gas message.

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The act is being driven by locals concerned about coal and coal seam gas exploration licences that cover their land.

Renowned ‘human-sign engineer’ Tony Bodsworth, who moved up to Wild Dog Valley near Strzelecki three years ago, is coordinating the effort.

More than 300 people are expected to spell out the words “WE R CSG FREE”. Tony has coordinated human signs of up to 10,000 people in iconic locations such as St Kilda Beach and the Swanston Street Bridge in Melbourne, but this sign will be particularly close to his heart.

“I moved up here from the city a few years ago and just took to it.

Landcare is an important part of my life now, and we need to do the right thing here and take a stand against coal seam gas,” he said.

Tony, who worked as an engineer in construction and the power generation industry, knows all too well the importance of a clean environment.

He became aware of environmental issues as a result of his experiences as an engineer and now that he has land of his own to take care of he is putting that into practice.

He begun with Angus Friesian cows and is now breeding Limousin and Charolais calves on his property, which lies 14 kilometres from Poowong and right underneath a mining licence “belonging” to mining company ECI International Pty Ltd. Concern about the licence led Tony to join the CSG Free Poowong group, which last year surveyed their region, finding that over 95 per cent of the community does not want coal seam gas mining in

Making it happen: Tony Bodsworth will coordinate the human sign protest against coal seam gas this Sunday. their neighbourhood. The group is organising the event on February 17 to celebrate this declaration and send a positive message to decision makers in the region that their land is not negotiable.

“This will be a celebration of all things South Gippsland,” said Ursula Alquier, one of the event’s organisers.

“Instead of focusing on all the terrible things that could happen to this beautiful part of the world as a result of coal seam gas fracking, we’re staying positive and focusing on the things we love.

“The issue has really galvanised our community. Everyone has chipped in to do their bit on the day, from the local footy club who are do-

nating their oval to us, to the farmer down the road who has lent us his tray truck to use as a stage!”

South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy, alongside Drew Hutton from the Lock the Gate Alliance Queensland, will also join the celebrations and take part in the human sign, while a Cessna Bird Dog war plane will fly over the footy ground to capture the message from the sky with a photo.

“It’s going to be a really fun, family friendly day,” Tony said.

“We’ve got live music, performers and a barbie fundraiser planned.

We need three to four hundred people to make this sign work so we’re encouraging everyone from across the region who wants to live in a clean and safe environment to come and join the fun.”

For more information on the event email: csgfreepoowong@ hotmail.com or call Ursula on 0499 991 324 or visit: www.facebook. com/CsgFreePoowong For more information on coal seam gas mining go to: www.lockthegategippsland.com.

Publican’s death still unresolved Continued from page 1.

“You can move on to a certain extent, but it’s hard. I don’t go out anywhere. I just stay in the house all the time.”

Ms Wyhoon said she suffered harassment in those “early days” preceding the crime, but people had left her alone in recent years.

She said she had not spoken about her arrest for years, until calls came in the past few days from a Melbourne journalist and The Star.

But Mr Lowry’s death, and the consequences for her, were never far away from her thoughts.

“Not a day goes by that I don’t think about going to jail and how it ruined everything. It ruined my life – no husband, no kids, no house. I had to start all over again. It was hard,” she said.

“They locked me up for nothing. Fourteen months in jail is tough.”

The only witness to the shooting was Mr Lowry’s son, Eddie Inthong, who was six at the time. The

shooter, who was wearing a red Coca-Cola baseball cap, fled the scene, running past Mr Lowry’s wife, Nunta.

She would later testify that she was “90 to 95 per cent sure” the assailant was Ms Wyhoon.

A lack of forensic evidence hampered the investigation, and the description of the killer – 35 years old, 173cm to 175cm tall, of a solid build with long, dark hair, cut into a layered V-shape at the back – did not match Ms Wyhoon’s appearance.

“I was very thin at that time,” she said.

While the identity of the killer remains unproven, Homicide Squad’s Detective Inspector John Potter said police would always welcome leads in the case.

“Victoria Police are aware of the finding into the death of Michael John Lowry. The investigation remains inactive pending any further information being received by Victoria Police or Crime Stoppers,” he said.

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Schools to stop IT is more than likely that schools around South Gippsland will be shut on Thursday.

Teachers will be taking industrial action because the Australian Education Union is still in ongoing dispute with the State Government and as part of the negotiation process.

Due to the breakdown of negotiations, the AEU is encouraging a number of bans to highlight the many extra hours of work teachers do beyond the 38 hours they are at work.

Jeff Gray, Gippsland organiser for the AEU, said the protest is almost a sure thing.

“Unless we have a magical miracle breakthrough between now and Thursday, it certainly will be going ahead,” he said.

“I would think in the South Gippsland area you would get a pretty high level of support from schools.

“Obviously it’s up to individual members whether they stop work or not.

We can’t force them to but I’d say every school would be affected in some way.

“There will be some schools that will have to close because there will be nobody on deck but also a number of schools where only selected classes (will run) and that sort of thing.”

Catholic school teachers are also getting behind the AEU’s action.

“Catholic schools are stopping work also and are pursuing their own EBA,”

Mr Gray said.

“What tends to happen is that the Catholics tend to use the agreement between government schools and the department as a basis for their own agreement, but because it has taken us so long to get our claim they haven’t got anywhere with their negotiations as well.

“It is my understanding that most Catholic teachers will be stopping work on Thursday as well.”

The deadline for teachers to notify schools whether or not they will be stopping work is midday today (Tuesday).

Leongatha Secondary College will most likely have no normal classes running. Korumburra Secondary is in the same boat, with a strong union presence in the staff room leading to the possibility of no classes.

At Leongatha Primary School, the action will have a dramatic impact, with 17 of 28 classes cancelled and three specialist programs not running.

Over in Wonthaggi, there will be a significant interruption to classes and a Wonthaggi Primary School spokesperson was unsure of the specifics at time of printing.

At Mary MacKillop Regional Catholic College, a handful of teachers will join the stop work, with Year 9 students forced to stay at home.

For more information about what each individual school is doing on Thursday, contact them directly.

Retracing history: fossil hunters have returned to rock platforms at The Caves, near Inverloch, searching for objects from the region’s prehistoric past. The team from Monash University and volunteer diggers will be onsite this month.

Last Thursday, Isaac Marshall (left) and Cody Cochrane found dinosaur teeth in rocks. The students of St Bede’s College, Mentone, are with Mike Cleeland of Phillip Island. More in next week’s Star.

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’Burra art of high standard THE Rotary Club of Korumburra concluded another highly successful art show on the weekend, with most comments pointing to the high standard of the 340 entries this year.

As a consequence some 20 paintings sold over the weekend, including 13 on opening night. Total value of art sold exceeded $20,000.

Rotarian Stewart Woods told The Star there was a continual flow of people over the course of the weekend

including a big turnout at the opening night on Friday, February 8.

The opening was performed by South Gippsland Shire mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy, judge of works this year was John Bredl while Rotarians served refreshments and the Karingal Ladies Auxiliary

Student work: this work was completed by these Leongatha Secondary College students two years ago. Pictured left is Fasika Somerville-Smith with her sister Rediat Somerville-Smith.

again provided a delicious supper.

Artists from Headway Gippsland exhibited their works and it was pleasing to see works from school students being entered.

Winner of the first prize was Malcolm Webster with his work St Peters.

Judge John Bredl commented that this work was “very easy to look at despite being complex in it s content”.

The best local art work was John Duncan-Firth’s Along the Buckland River with the judge saying the “romanticism of John’s work has come through.”

Our purchase: purc standing in front of their purchase, from left, are Rotarian Stewart Woods and Sue Woods with Dianne Dian Biggins and Rotarian Peter Biggins.

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Rail trail steams ahead THE extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail from Foster to Welshpool is underway.

Member for Eastern Victorian Region Peter Hall visited Foster on Friday to turn the first sod of construction.

“Last year the Victorian Coalition Government announced it would contribute $2 million towards the construction of an additional 18.5km of rail trail, linking the communities of Foster, Toora, Agnes and Welshpool,” he said.

“Currently, the Great Southern Rail Trail covers 49 km from Leongatha to Foster and is considered an important tourism asset, providing transport, recreational and tourism experiences in the South Gippsland region.

“The extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail is integral to the development of the Corner Inlet Tourism Precinct, which includes the Port Welshpool Long Jetty.”

Representing Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan at Friday’s event, Mr Hall said the project would be divided into three stages.

Stage one will be the construction of an 8.6km trail including four bridges from Foster to Toora.

Stage two will be the construction of a 4.5km trail including three bridges from Toora to Agnes.

Stage three will be the construction of a 5.4km trail including five bridges from Agnes to Welshpool.

“Once work is completed, the rail trail will become an even greater local asset and is expected to generate around $5.5 million within the regional economy through tourism related activities,” Mr Hall said.

President of the Great Southern Rail Trail committee of management, Neville Pulham, said it was a “breath of fresh air” to see the construction begin.

“Until the dirt was turned and the bushes rolled back, I didn’t believe it would happen,” he said.

Mr Pulham thanked the South Gippsland Shire Council for coming on board to help, and thanked committee secretary John McKay for hours of dedication to the project, making the job easier for all involved.

Administration manager for Railtrails Australia, Frank Kinnersley, said the new trail would be a great tourist attraction in the region.

“The additional distance will make it even more suitable for people to come for a day visit or weekend visit,” he said.

“We know there are people that base their holidays on rail trails; they might be Victorians, but they might be from interstate.

“We’ve even heard of people that come from overseas, and it’s generally to Victoria because that’s where the most rail trails are. In Victoria, we’re approaching 1000km of rail trail and it’s a real drawcard.”

The rail trail extension is expected to be completed by December 2015.

Rail on a roll: president of the Great Southern Rail Trail committee of management Neville Pulham, Member for Eastern Victoria Region Peter Hall and South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy, turn the first sod for the extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail: Foster to Welshpool Extension Project.

Children’s centre officially open

By Simone Short A YEAR after completion, the new and improved Leongatha Children’s Centre was officially opened by Member for Eastern Victoria Region Peter Hall last Friday.

With assistance of $200,000 from the State Government, as well as a $600,000 contribution from the South Gippsland Shire and $50,000 from the centre’s committee of management, the centre was extended in 2011 to meet growing local demand for quality early years services.

The extension, completed in December 2011, included a new four year old room, an extended three year old room, a community room, and permanent facilities for the local maternal and child health service.

With the kindergarten children not quite understanding the importance of their special guest, Mr Hall opened the centre, appropriately accompanied by the sounds of children playing on their brand new playground.

He described the centre as “something special”, and an asset not many communities have.

“I think it’s wonderful. No wonder the children aren’t listening; they’re running around enjoying themselves as should be the case in all kindergarten fa-

cilities,” he said.

“For everyone who has been involved in this, well done. This is a fantastic facility which I’m sure is going to serve the young people and the young parents of this community for many long years.”

Mr Hall said the Leongatha Children’s Centre was currently licensed for 55 children, and the extensions meant it could better meet the growing demand for kindergarten services in the Leongatha area.

Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan, who was unable to attend on the day, commended the council as the centre committee for their commitment to the project.

“I would like to thank the Leongatha families who have so generously raised funds and given up their time to make sure this new centre was up and running for the 2013 kindergarten year,” he said.

“This upgrade is another example of what can be achieved when state and local governments work together with the community.”

South Gippsland mayor, Councillor Keiran Kennedy, described the centre as a “fantastic facility”.

“The required additional infrastructure now meets the needs of 15 hours of kindergarten a week,” he said.

“None of this would have been possible without the fantastic volunteer base in South Gippsland, so a big thanks to all those involved.” ► More coverage on page 22.

THE National Disability Insurance Scheme is not the panacea for all the woes and problems suffered by people with disabilities.

McMillan MHR Russell Broadbent issued that warning in Federal Parliament last week.

He told The Star later that the subject of disability is close to him.

He described his message to parliament and the disability community as “rather blunt and powerful”. One of the main thrusts was that the greatest contributor to the care and concern about the disabled in our community is their family.

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Asked what he saw as the main federal issue affecting South Gippsland, Mr Broadbent replied, “Every corner we turn it’s roads.”

He said each council in his electorate could do with an extra $6 to $9 million to help them catch up with roads maintenance.

He said Roads to Recovery, which distributes federal money to municipalities, is under threat and he wants to ensure the Coalition commits to it continuing.

Mr Broadbent raised the roads issue in the party room last week ahead of the start of the parliamentary year.

He said he was embarrassed to do so in the face of the terrible floods and fires that have occurred recently in Australia “but the work of the local member has to go on”.

The roads are a basic need and the issue of their maintenance “needs to be addressed, it’s very important”.

Mr Broadbent is concerned about the federal funding cuts to hospitals, saying they will have long term ramifications by setting everything back.

“Aged care is also very important although we have done pretty well with the millions for Foster (Prom Country Aged Care). That shows even a member in opposition can change things by being diligently forthright but humble with the department.”

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POLICE BRIEFS Shooting reveals drugs

AN Inverloch man has been arrested after shooting another man last week.

Around 10.24am on Friday, the victim was mowing his back lawn at his Toorak Road home when he felt a sharp pain to his left wrist.

Wonthaggi Police Senior Sergeant Trevor Teer said the man’s wrist became swollen and started bleeding.

“The victim believed he has been shot,” he said.

“On further examination he located a damaged air rifle pellet nearby.”

Subsequently, Inverloch Police executed a search warrant at a house in Tamara Crescent.

“No firearms were located, but two air rifle pellets were located in the

master bedroom, along with cannabis plants and ecstasy tablets,” Snr Sgt Teer said.

A 42 year old male was arrested and interviewed.

He was then released pending a summons.

Sea search POLICE were called in to search a stretch of coast in Inverloch by sea, air and land last week.

Local police were contacted by Triple Zero on Thursday afternoon after a person notified the hotline of a surf skier constantly falling from his ski off the coast of Inverloch.

The caller believed the man was fatigued, with calm conditions unlikely to be the cause of him falling.

The police helicopter was called to aid in the search, whilst the Inverloch SES aided a water search controlled by the

Water Police.

Police also maintained a land based search of the coast, including the stretch from Inverloch Surf Beach to The Caves.

Sergeant Colin Shepherd said the search continued for around two hours, then reduced to a water search.

After another few hours, no one had been located and the search was called off.

“We didn’t see or hear anything else,” Sgt Shepherd said.

“The man might have made it back to shore, and nobody’s reported him missing. He was sighted twice in two different locations, so we assume he’s made it to where he was going.”

The man was wearing a flouro pink vest and was on a red ski.

Burglars disturbed TWO shops were burgled

Shop burglaries TWO Korumburra businesses were broken into last week.

Between 4pm on Wednesday and 9.50am on Thursday, offenders accessed a hairdresser and an adjoining dressmaking shop on Mine Road through a window.

They stole a small amount of coins and a cordless telephone from the hairdresser.

Anyone with information can call Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

Break, enter A BUSINESS was broken into, with nothing stolen in Toora last week.

Between 4.15pm on Friday and 10.30am on Saturday, an offender cut a padlock to gain entry into a shed at a business premises.

The burglar rummaged through drawers but nothing appeared to have been stolen.

Anyone with information can call Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

Horses killed TWO horses were killed after being hit by a car in Mirboo North recently.

Around 1am on January 29, a car and a truck were approaching each other on the Strzelecki Highway near Cropley Road along the 80km/h section, with two horses in between.

The driver of the car, a brand new Honda, didn’t see the animals until too late, colliding with both horses and killing them both.

Leongatha Police Sergeant Dale McCahon said the driver was “miraculously” uninjured, with one horse hitting the bonnet, roof and back windscreen of the car, but leaving the front windscreen intact.

The car was written off.

Sgt McCahon said there has been a “massive” increase in animals on the road as pastures have dried

up this summer.

“It’s very fortunate we haven’t had any more serious collisions than what we’ve had,” he said.

“The onus is on farmers to ensure their fences keep animals in. Luckily in this case it was an 80km zone and neither vehicle was going too fast.”

House robbed

THIEVES targeted a Wonthaggi property, stealing alcohol and money last week.

Between 10pm on Wednesday and 9am on Thursday, offenders entered an open garage at the front of the victim’s house in Korumburra Road.

They stole alcohol and soft drinks from a fridge in the garage.

They also entered an unlocked vehicle parked in the garage and stole a small amount of coins.

Anyone with information can call Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

A CAR jumped onto the footpath and into a shopfront in Leongatha’s McCartin Street last Friday.

Just after 1pm on Friday, a 24 year old Korumburra woman parked her car in the street before leaving the car.

Her friend, a 20 year old Korumburra woman, was left in the car and went to start it to turn on the air conditioning because it was a warm day.

Police said the woman didn’t realise the car was a manual, so she just stood next to the car and turned it on, causing it to move forward onto the footpath.

The open driver’s door hit the neighbouring car, whilst the vehicle also knocked over a display stand from A.W Smith and Sons.

Leongatha Police Sergeant Dale McCahon said the car caused only minimal damage to the shopfront and the other car, and no one was injured in the incident.

Sgt McCahon warned young drivers unfamiliar with manual vehicles that these kinds of accidents can happen.

“Young people these days tend to learn in automatics more and more and aren’t used to the concept of, or don’t understand a manual car,” he said.

GARBAGE & RECYCLING BIN ROLL-OUT Due to unforeseen difficulties, there have been changes to the delivery of new bins and collection of old bins by our contractors. For further details please go to www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.

MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE @ MOSSVALE PARK Sunday 24 February Gates open at 11am An iconic event featuring the Victorian Concert Orchestra, SG Shire Brass Band, SG Wind Orchestra and Wonthaggi Citizens Band. While away five hours in a magical setting with popular classics, light opera and excerpts from modern musicals. BYO picnic, blankets or chairs! Refreshments on sale $10 tickets at gate or Council. Under 15s free. Companion card accepted. Enquiries: 5662 9202.

MARKETING OPPORTUNITY S.G. SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL SUN 7 APRIL Take advantage of this widely marketed festival at Coal Creek to target a receptive audience for your environmentally friendly products and services. For more information about this niche marketing opportunity contact Christine on 5662 9314.

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Noticeboard COUNCIL PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha Public attendance welcome Wed, 20 February 2013 COUNCILLOR BRIEFINGS 1.15pm - Road Maintenance Update 1.30pm - 'Deadly in Gippsland' event 2.00pm - Public Presentations Ph: 5662 9222 to book a speaking time.

Wed, 27 February 2013 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 2pm 10.00am - Public Presentations Ph: 5662 9222 to book a speaking time.

Car on the footpath: a manual car jumped onto the footpath in McCartin Street, Leongatha last Friday.

Mayor’s message IT MAY seem premature to be chatting to you about two events that are scheduled for April, but both hold excellent opportunities for local businesses to showcase their products and services to new markets, and council is delighted to offer these.

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PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT C77 (Eastern District Urban Design Frameworks) Council has received an application to rezone 25 Welshpool Rd Toora (the site of Prom View Lodge aged care facility), to Rural Activity Zone as part of Amendment C77. Submissions can be mailed to South Gippsland Shire Council, Attention: PSA C77, Private Bag 4, Leongatha, 3953 or emailed to council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au ('Att: C77' in subject line). Enquiries: 5662 9837 or fiona.mottram@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.

Submissions must be received at Council by 5.00pm on Tues 12 March 2013, as the Independent Planning Panel hearing for C77 has been temporarily deferred to allow for the re-exhibition period. A copy of the revised zoning map can be viewed at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au via the link to 'Documents currently on Exhibition,' or in hard copy at Council office and Toora P.O. Landowners and occupiers in the immediate vicinity of the site have been advised by mail.

COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Area Works Darlimurla/Mirboo to Koorooman area Road maintenance Fish Creek/Waratah North to Yanakie area Road maintenance Jeffrey Street, Leongatha Footpath renewal Korumburra South Road, Korumburra South Prep for seal Powells Road, Foster Drainage works

in Leongatha last Saturday night.

Just before midnight, unknown offenders broke into SO!me and the Tobacco Shop through the rear of the premises.

Police said a quantity of cash, predominantly coin, was stolen from both shops.

The offenders were disturbed and escaped towards the rail yards before the stores, falling down steep terrain which was thick with blackberries.

Police believe the thieves would have extensive scratches on their bodies, especially their legs, from the blackberries.

They also believe the offenders would have cashed in a large amount of coin already.

If you have witnessed anyone with injuries matching this description, or noticed someone spending a large amount of coin recently, please contact Leongatha Police

The first is the Regional Living Expo to be held in Melbourne from April 19 to 21.

Council manned a stand at the inaugural expo last year and responded to strong interest from attendees curious about investing and moving to our region.

Funded by the State Government, it is estimated that 13,000 will attend this year’s expo and we are looking for people from local businesses and institutions who would like to work with our team on the stand to attract new residents and commercial opportunities.

There may also be people who have made the lifestyle change and would be interested in chatting to enquirers about their experience. If this is of interest to you please call economic development officer Kui Ung on 5662 9839.

The second is the annual Sustainability Festival which has grown into an iconic event in just four years.

Normally held in conjunction with the Coal Creek Farmers’ Market, this year it will be held as a stand alone event at Coal Creek on Sunday, April 7.

If you have environmentally friendly products and services that meet this growing niche market, this is the perfect opportunity to target a receptive audience.

Organised by council’s sustainability team who

Cr Kieran Kennedy

work hard to add innovative new features each year, you will find it worth your while.

So chat to Christine Hamilton on 5662 9314 to find out the keys to your successful involvement.

New features this year include a recycled fashion competition, and art made from recycled materials in three age group categories.

These will be People’s Choice Awards on the day and are expected to attract much community interest and creativity. Further information is available form council’s website or by chatting to Christine.

I’m pleased also to note that our Immunisation team is about to commence its 2013 secondary school immunisation program which includes free vaccinations for Year 7 students (Chicken Pox and Human Papillomavirus), a catch-up program for Year 9 males (Human Papillomavirus) and Year 10 students (Diptheria/ Tetanus/ Whooping Cough).

The Immunisation team delivers several programs to provide protection for life that starts with babies and follows the growth of a child through to adulthood.

Immunisation is also available for adults, including whooping cough and the seasonal influenza vaccine.

Public immunisation sessions are held usually in the first week of the month in several venues across the shire. Locations and times are advertised in council’s noticeboard ad and on our website.

Immunisation is just one of many services council delivers to its communities to support optimum health and wellbeing. Should you have any questions about immunisation, our officers will be happy to assist you on 5662 9200.

Powerline damages cars

A SNAPPED powerline fell and damaged cars parked in Leongatha’s Bair Street on Wednesday.

Four cars and a caravan were damaged by the falling powerline, including one which had its sunroof smashed.

Peter McAlpine from South Gippsland Insurance Services, whose office is below where the powerline snapped, said there were power difficulties all morning.

“We had the lights dimming on and off a bit through the morning,” he said.

“I was close to turning the computers off at one point and then around 1pm there was a big bang outside and a powerline came down.”

A spokesperson from SP AusNet told The Star: “We can confirm that a powerline broke and made contact with up to four vehicles and a caravan in Bair Street around 1pm Wednesday.

“SP AusNet repaired the powerline and restored the power supply to the 34 customers impacted before 4pm.

“SP AusNet has spoken to some of the vehicle owners and is working through claims to repair the damage to the vehicles.”

The company could not say why the line broke.

“We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused customers,” the spokesperson said.

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Industry to win from weather SOUTH Gippsland’s farming, fishing and tourism industries now have access to more reliable locally-based weather information, with forecasts from the Yanakie Automated Weather Station now available on the Bureau of Meteorology website.

Member for Eastern Victoria Region Peter Hall visited Yanakie last Friday to unveil the new automated weather station, which he said would improve economic outcomes across the district.

“At last, farmers, fishermen, emergency managers, recreational boaters, parks managers and tourism operators will be able to make better business decisions, based on more reliable weather data and forecasts,” he said.

“The weather station will have an immediate benefit when making important decisions about sowing, calving, lambing, herd management, spraying, planting of crops and vegetation, fishing, recreational boating and tourism management.

“The weather station will also improve fire safety, by allowing farmers and the DSE to better predict suitable times to conduct planned burns for bushfire mitigation.”

GippsDairy, along with South Gippsland Shire Council and local landowners Julie and Raoul Pridham, was a driving force behind the automated weather station project.

GippsDairy board member and Fish Creek dairy farmer Graeme Nicoll said the weather station will increase produc-

tivity through better planning of sowing, calving, spraying and various herd management issues.

“It’s exciting to have greater reliability in our weather forecasting and monitoring,” Graeme said.

“Dairy is the region’s biggest economic driver, so it will offer significant benefits to the region as a whole.”

Graeme said GippsDairy was keen to get the project up and running after hearing the concerns of local dairy farmers.

“This is the sort of practical help that dairy farmers need from governments and government agencies, so GippsDairy was delighted to help form the partnerships that resulted in this weather station standing here today.”

Savings from better managing facial eczema outbreaks could save the region’s dairy industry millions of dollars each year.

Mr Hall said the estimated savings from accurate forecasting for local dairy farmers would be around $6.5 million, with an overall benefit to the Lower Tarwin district and surrounds of up to $8.3 million in reduced loss and increased income.

Some of the expected benefits to farmers and the environment include: better fodder conservation through more accurate predictions of “dry” windows, minimising rain damage to wilted feeds; enhanced nutrient management, with farmers better able to time effluent releases to avoid upcoming wet weather; assistance in feed planning, especially in summer, when more reliable data and forecasts will allow farmers to more accurately budget for pasture based dairying; and improved paddock allocation.

Welfare boost for schools Jetty cost disputed

Sunny forecast: GippsDairy director and Fish Creek dairy farmer Graeme Nicoll (left) inspects the monitoring equipment at Yanakie with Eastern Victoria Region MLC Peter Hall.

By Sarah Vella

Toora and Tarwin Lower primary schools will receive funding from the program.

At Toora, Dinah Brownfield has been appointed as the primary welfare officer, complementing her current position as student welfare officer.

Principal Barb Purvis said Ms Brownfield will now be at the school four days a week, with a focus on student welfare.

“The PWO is also the contact person for the parent community as well,” Ms Purvis said.

“Ms Brownfield will work with the whole school community, including with workshops, to keep the communication open between home and school, so the partnership can work more effectively.”

Ms Brownfield said students know they can come to somebody who will have the time to listen.

“The four days is great because it gives me more time to establish relationships between the families and the school as well,” she said.

“The children know me well and they trust me, and because I am not a teacher I am not threatening to them.

“The extra time will give me time to work with other agencies as well which we are trying to do more this year.”

Ms Brownfield said although a lot of her work is done through appointments, her position provides an on-call aspect as well.

“This is often what you need when the wheels fall off,” she said.

“I am also here for the staff and families, not just the children.

“I am looking forward to working with the leadership team this year, as they are a very keen group, who can’t wait to get their teeth stuck in.”

Ms Brownfield uses expressive therapies, which teaches ways of coping through art and music, teaches cooking as

GIPPSLAND Ports has disputed recent claims made about the cost of restoring the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool.

Here to help: Dinah Brownfield has been appointed as primary welfare officer at Toora Primary School, thanks to a State Government program. a life skill and facilitates communication sessions between the community and the school.

Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said schools are allocated a PWO as part of a $124 million commitment to stamp out bullying and provide additional support to students and families.

“I strongly welcome the allocation of PWOs to primary schools in Gippsland South, which follows last year’s announcement that Devon North and Foster primary schools would each receive a PWO as part of the 2012 roll out,” he said.

Mr Ryan said the role of a PWO was to introduce innovative programs that engage students who were at risk of disengagement or not achieving their full potential.

“PWOs provide support to students experiencing issues which may be affecting their health, behaviour and wellbeing, and work to improve student engagement, promote school attendance and develop positive school cultures,” he said.

“Breakfast clubs, citizenship programs and close monitoring of student attendance are among the initiatives introduced by PWOs so far.”

The ports authority said restoration would cost $11 million, compared to the $3 million suggested

by John Parker, secretary of the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union.

Gippsland Ports said their figure was based on thorough preliminary condition assessments and a realistic understanding of contemporary construction costs.

CEO Nick Murray confirmed the project control group (PCG) has developed a restoration plan and that plan involves doing the work that is consistent with the $11 million costing.

Currently, there is $6 million available for the restoration of the Long Jetty: $5 million from the State Government and $1 million from South Gippsland Shire Council.

Council has made an application to Regional Development Australia for the required balance of $5 million, of which the outcome is pending.

No work on restoring the jetty will occur until the full $11 million is raised and the appropriate tenders have been let.

Council CEO Tim Tamlin, as spokesperson for the project control group, said they were satisfied with the preliminary works and cost estimates.

“We share the enthusiasm of the wider community for the early restoration of the Long Jetty and it once again being accessible to the public as an attraction,” he said.

“This structure forms a central part of the maritime heritage not only of Port Welshpool but of South Gippsland and also a major element in future tourism development for the region.

“We are anxiously

awaiting the outcome of the shire’s application to Regional Development Australia for the balance of the required funding so that we can transform our plans into reality.”

The State Government has recognised the iconic status the Long Jetty commands within the region, its attraction to locals and visitors to the region, and the potential contribution it can make to the local economy.

“Given this recognition, the government has committed to restoration of the Long Jetty for pedestrian access,” a statement from Gippsland Ports said.

Through preliminary work, the PCG was able to report to the Minister for Regional and Rural Development, Peter Ryan, as to the projected costs of restoration based on two design options and a 40 year design life.

The PCG recommended the restoration of the pre 1982 component with a modular concrete deck as is the preferred option based on construction and maintenance costs over a 40 year design life.

The cost of restoration of this design option, calculated by Gippsland Ports and corroborated by independent third party estimators, is $11 million.

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SCHOOLS in South Gippsland will receive welfare officers for the first time in 2013.

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COME along to a ladies Teal Night Out for ovarian cancer on Friday, February 22. The event is from 7-10pm at St Laurence’s “Big Shed”, 33-35 Ogilvy St, Leongatha.

For $5 entry, you have a chance to win raffle prizes and enjoy drinks and nibbles as you enjoy offerings from Phoenix Trading, Postie Fashions, Lorriane Lea Linen, Hand-

made Jewellery, Intimo Lingerie, Jeunesse Skin Care, Enjo, Body Shop @ Home, Tupperware, Nutrimetics and You’re Inspiration @ Home.

POP into Lulu’s Cafe in Leongatha and support the family of Sophie Harris, who passed away last week. There is a donation box on the counter so please help the

local Harris family at this difficult time.

JUNIOR cricketers honoured the late Sophie Harris of Inverloch last Saturday. Sophie’s brother Tom joined the Inverloch side when they played Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL-MDU at Koonwarra.

Players from both sides wore black arm bands in memory of Sophie.

LEONGATHA woman Dr Margaret Rowe will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Latrobe Valley Field Naturalists Club meeting on Friday, February 22.

A long-time member of the Marine Research Group of the Field Naturalists Club of

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She has studied and taught about the marine life in the intertidal zone and led many rock pooling excursions.

She will talk about “Marine Research Mallacoota to Portland with the FNCV” at the meeting at Newborough.

On Saturday there will be an excursion to Ellen Lyndon Park, Leongatha and rock pooling at Inverloch. Old sneakers, shoes or boots, not thongs or sandals, need to be worn.

For more information phone 5634 2246 or 5127 3393.

ENTRIES are now open for the 2013 Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Awards.

Member for Eastern Victoria Philip Davis is encouraging locals to enter their community in this year’s Tidy Towns – Sustainable Communities Awards.

The awards are for communities in regional Victoria, with categories for clean beaches, waste reduction, heritage and culture preservation, energy saving, improving biodiversity and water conservation.

Entries close May 10.

For further information visit www.sustainability. vic.gov.au/kabv

DEPUTY Premier Peter Ryan urged those in the market for a new home cooling system, or other appliances, to take advantage of the State Government’s Smarter Choice Retail Program.

The program trains retail sales staff to provide customers with advice on the energy efficiency of appliances.

“Families can save up to 25 per cent on their running costs by choosing a more energy efficient air conditioner using the star ratings on the Energy Rating Labels,” Mr Ryan said.

For more information and a list of the Smarter Choice retail stores visit www.sustainability.vic. gov.au/www/html/3407smarter-choice.

FANCY a pancake while helping charity?

Inverloch Uniting Church invites everyone to Pancake Day on Saturday, February 23 from 10am to noon at the church in William Street.

All funds raised go to UnitingCare.

C O N G R AT U L A TIONS to Leongatha octogenarian Rhonda Maddern who achieved her OBE (over bloomin’ eighty) last Friday. Congratulations to her daughter, Susan, as well, who celebrates a birthday today (Tuesday, February 12).

HAPPY Valentine’s Day birthdays to two great local blokes - Ted Mather of Leongatha and Harry Goldsmith from Dumbalk North.

Lots of love and blessings from your friends at Leongatha Christian Revival Crusade.

Memorable show: Alisha Twite met Keith Urban backstage before his Melbourne concert.

Alisha meets music star

LEONGATHA woman Alisha Twite met country music star Keith Urban before his concert in Melbourne recently.

“Keith was very appreciative of his fans, and even though we were only meeting him for a couple of minutes, he spent the whole time asking everyone questions about themselves and wanting to know where everyone came from,” she said.

“His main concern was that he hoped we enjoyed the show.”

Alisha’s brush with fame began online. She is a member of the Urban fan club, Monkeyville, and while on the group’s website, entered a competition to meet the star.

“All I had to do was enter my member details and the concert I was attending. I received an email about three weeks ago letting me know that I had been selected as a meet and greet member,” Alisha said.

The Madden brothers Benji and Joel from Good Charlotte were Urban’s support act and had the crowd dancing.

Urban performed for two and a half hours, moving through the crowd and playing on small stages around the arena.

“Keith gave his guitar away to a lucky member of the audience but not before signing it,” Alisha said.

“Missy Higgins was his guest performer and they sang Better be Home Soon, a cover of Crowded House’s song.”

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Looking back: CarlynYeung (nee Hamann, grand daughter of the original settler Carl Hamann) in front of the Hamann display with Lyn Skillern. A jacket once owned by Ruby Hamann a daughter of pioneer Carl Hamann is on the model next to Lyn.

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THIS year the Leongatha Historical Society will be presenting displays about pioneer settler families.

On Australia Day the first exhibition was opened by Carlyn Yeung (nee Hamann) who thanked the society for honoring her family.

The Hamann family collection is the centrepiece of the display and includes clothing, photographs and memorabilia.

Other families with items on display are the Watts and Shinglers. Robert Sage will be speaking about his family on Wednesday, February 13 at the monthly meeting.

Meetings are held at the Leongatha Mechanics’ Institute at 8 pm. The historical society is always looking for new members; come along on Thursdays or Fridays between 12 and 4pm and see the display.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - PAGE 11

Buy now for better prices VILLAS at the Mountain View Retirement Village are now on sale.

You could be one of the first residents of the new village, which has breathtaking views over Leongatha.

Not only will you be the first to share in the fantastic village which boast facilities including a community centre, pool and bowling green, you will get early bird prices on the six remaining built villas.

Mountain View is aiming to be an affordable lifestyle and with residences for as little as $139,500, how could you go wrong?

The Mountain View team is hosting a financial presentation to show how you could afford

living in this luxurious setting.

At the presentation leasehold and Deferred Management Fee (DMF) models will be explained.

Centrelink personnel will be on deck to answer questions about assistant services offered to seniors and how you could access them.

There will also be a question and answer session on the day to help you secure a highclass yet affordable villa with great views.

As the presentation is being held on site, it is a fantastic way to also look at where you could be living.

The presentation is on February 28 from 10.30am to noon.

Mountain View sales and village manager Trevor Davis said you need to get in quick to secure one of the built villas.

“They are creating a lot of interest,” he said.

“We’ve had a number of inspections, with phone enquiries a daily occurrence.”

Two of the first eight villas have been sold while the next stage of construction is set to start soon.

The village will host 45 residences, yet the roof lines of villas will not spoil the endless views from the community centre.

Get in today and see the fantastic living opportunity that is Mountain View and secure your spot now.

Great look: the Mountain View Leongatha villas are open for inspection now.

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PAGE 12 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 12, 2013

E D I T O R I A L Right move to act early SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is considering whether to sell council owned properties in a bid to ease immense financial pressures.

Those are led by a $4.6 million superannuation bill, less grant income and other costs. Council is acting responsibly by reviewing which properties are surplus to council’s needs.

Given council is also considering charging ratepayers $150 to help offset the costs, any proceeds from property sales could either reduce or alleviate the impact on individual ratepayers.

Nonetheless, some places on the proposed list, such as the former Leongatha South Primary School site, are still of importance to local communities.

The new council has pledged to make community engagement a priority and has already informed some people and community groups of the possible property sales, under the banner of the Land Realisation Project.

The new council acted in the community’s interest by voting to bring what was to be a discussion closed to the public into the public arena.

To be retained by council and for public use, properties need to be used to the extent their loss would have a detrimental effect on community life. This could particularly be the case in smaller communities where any meeting place, no matter how small, is vital to community cohesion.

Unfortunately for these communities though, council is responsible for making decisions for the benefit of the shire as a whole and that is the basis on which any decision to sell surplus properties will no doubt be made.

Council is not faced with an easy task, particularly in the face of community passion, but at least discussion is taking place early and decisions not made until later and under the pretence of false community consultation.

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The Star reserves the right to edit all letters for length and style.

Writer’s details, including full name, address and phone number (not for publication), must be included.

Mayor’s message Cr Clare Le Serve AS I mentioned last week, littering is one of my pet hates. Registering for Clean Up Australia Day is a great way to do your bit, but as residents and ratepayers of Bass Coast, I’m going to ask you to do a bit more.

Not that long ago, ratepayers voted for change. As a Council we would like to deliver efficiencies to the community and make cost savings, but for this to happen, everyone must do their bit.

Waste management is a huge cost and as I’ve recently learned, it is an area where we can make cost savings. We currently offer a two bin system where households have a bin for waste and bin for recycling. Unfortunately, after the recycling is picked up and taken to Wonthaggi, up to 28 per cent is contaminated and rejected. It’s being rejected for one simple reason. People are placing non-recyclable items in their recycling bins.

This means recycling is sent to landfill. The cost of landfill is rising and this is a cost that all ratepayers have to pick up the bill for. Over the last 12 months, we have sent 1340 tonnes of recycling to landfill. This has cost Council over $200,000 in landfill levy and gate fees.

OVER the past 12 months we’ve been cracking down on illegal dumping.

Together with South Gippsland Shire Council we are sharing a litter prevention officer. While dumping green waste illegally may save on tip fees, in the long run everyone pays. It’s bad for the environment, can cause a fire hazard, and needs to be cleaned up by a council crew. Suddenly, a small fee for a load of waste doesn’t seem significant.

As residents, we all need to be responsible for our waste and for minimising it. Figures from Sustainability Vic suggest Victorians throw out $3.8 billion worth of food a year. There are lots of ways you can minimise your waste.

Compost, worm farms, recycling, minimising what you buy, looking for items with less packaging and reusing old goods is a great start. Make sure you take the responsibility for knowing what can and can’t be recycled.

Landfills are filling up and the cost for disposing waste is only going to increase. Council officers are looking for new and innovative ways to offer waste services, but this isn’t enough if we as residents don’t become responsible for what we throw away.

I am all for becoming more efficient and looking for cost savings where we can find them within council – and I am committed to doing this – but I’m asking all residents to help us and do their bit.

Secret documents?

Roads first, barriers second

COUNCILLORS and staff were extremely disappointed to read an inaccurate and highly derogatory article in your issue dated February 5 that sullied a genuine quest by the new council to bring even greater levels of transparency to their governance, in this case a proposal to discuss the option of selling excess council property (page 3, “Secret sell-off”).

A Land Realisation Report was prepared for the council meeting on December 19 to discuss and plan the community consultation process in a closed session, but in the spirit of their first meeting, Council opted to make the session open. The matter was discussed before the public gallery and the media, and was finally deferred. The minutes of that discussion were posted on the council website just a few days later as public documents available to all. (go to http://www.southgippsland. vic.gov.au/files/COUNCIL_ MINUTES_191212_WITHOUTINCOMMV2.pdf (Item 7: pages 148 to 165 plus attachment 4 pages 166 to 176) The so-called “leaked documents” reported in The Great Southern Star by your journalist Matt Dunn last week were simply copies of these documents.

Secret documents? Hardly.

The meeting had been reported on previously which further confuses readers who have read previous articles on this subject.

Council and the media share a common goal of communicating clearly with our communities and your verification with us of such ‘leaks’ would be welcomed in the interests of accuracy and trust.

Tim Tamlin, chief executive officer, South Gippsland Shire Council.

I HAVE been corresponding with VicRoads to try and understand why millions of dollars are being spent constructing roadside barriers along seemingly low hazard sections of the Bass and South Gippsland highways.

At the same time the poor condition of road surfaces continues to be hazardous and costly to road users.

Some of the barriers have been constructed in anticipation of future crashes (as well as where crashes have occurred), and some have apparently been constructed as part of highway duplication works.

The Traffic Accident Commission (TAC) allocated $650 million for 10 years from 2007 for road works to be delivered

by VicRoads.

Upgrading the South Gippsland Highway between Cranbourne and Lang Lang has been paid for with this money.

No other roads in South Gippsland met the criteria to be given funding.

The guidelines VicRoads have been given by the TAC are ‘to invest in treatments to reduce the number of casualty crashes and their severity’. This is in line with the Victorian Road Safety Strategy: Arrive Alive 2008-2017.

Unfortunately it appears this strategy (and the TAC guidelines), have little/no flexibility to deal with roads that have deteriorated as a result of heavy traffic (the desalination project saw some of the heaviest loads in Victoria’s history transported along our local roads with obvious consequences), along with wet weather, during the last couple of years.

I have no argument with construction of safety barriers where roadside hazards are clearly evident.

But there is no sense in building expensive catch fences designed to stop cars from leaving the roads when massive potholes in the same areas are the cause of cars leaving the roads in the first place.

Editor’s note: The Star now acknowledges the documents were not secret and were part of council minutes from the December 19 council meeting.

When the ‘bucket of money’ available to maintain road surfaces in a safe condition is limited, rural Victorians are bearing the financial and other costs of these inflexible policies.

Aileen Vening, Wonthaggi.

Corella plague MY FAMILY and I (and the neighbours in our area,) have had an absolute gutful of the noise and destruction caused by the corella plague that has impacted on our summer over recent years.

We have had damage inflicted to trees, TV antennas and even the powerline to our house had the cable chewed to the bare wires creating a significant hazard, all caused by this pest.

Not to mention the noise that these ‘rats of the skies’ make, resulting in sleep deprivation to residents but complaints made to relevant authorities, (local council and the DSE) yield little response.

Local council will not get involved and the DSE (Bairnsdale) offers useless tips such as ‘lighting up’ roost sites with bright lights or hanging ribbons from TV aerials when what we really need is a coordinated approach by these organisations to show some leadership in addressing what is becoming an ever increasing problem.

I am not suggesting a cull but as these birds are not native to this area, they can be moved on with a co-ordinated approach to create a disruption at their roost sites where they will soon get the message and move on.

I urge all affected residents to lodge complaints with local council, the DSE (contact no: 5152 0426) and also to notify local member (Peter Ryan’s) office (5144 1987).

Jim Baum, Leongatha.

Thanks council I WISH to commend the commitment of Bass Coast Shire Council to supporting the needs and opportunities of local young people.

Bass Coast Shire Council is one of nine local councils to receive a $30,000 Victorian Coalition Government Local Government Youth Inclusion Grant aimed at giving young people even more opportunities to get involved and have a say in local decision-making.

The grants are part of the Coalition Government’s Shape It! strategy, which aims to improve the retention and attraction of young people to rural and regional Victoria.

It is important young people have every opportunity to contribute to the development of their community and help shape its long-term future. We know that when young people are involved in their communities they are more likely to remain connected and engaged.

There is no doubt that councils like Bass Coast are doing great things to ensure that young people are even better connected to their communities and have a role in helping shape the future.

The Coalition Government believes in the active role young people can and do play in building a vibrant Victoria.

Young people are not just future leaders, but are in fact current leaders, volunteers and important decision-makers.

Just as the Coalition Government’s Engage, Involve, Create Youth Statement aims to see more young people engaged in employment, education and positive relationships; involved in community decisions; and creating cultural activities, festivals, art, music and enterprise, so too do the efforts of councils, such as Bass Coast Shire Council support this important work.

To see some of the wonderful opportunities for young people I encourage you to visit www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au Ryan Smith, Minister for Youth Affairs.

VOXPOP! VOX Where do you get your news from?

I get most of my news from newspapers and the television news reports. I get my social news from Facebook.

Emily Darmanin, Meeniyan

I go to Facebook for social news, but the other more important news I get from television news reports. I don’t really read newspapers.

Georgia Findlay, Meeniyan

I get my news by reading newspapers, mainly the Herald Sun and also through the internet on my iPhone.

George McMillan, Leongatha

I usually watch the television for my news. I find that it is more interesting to get information that way.

Sheree Williamson, Korumburra

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - PAGE 13

Spoil yourself with cruise specials JUST spoil yourself and be waited on hand and foot.

That very appealing prospect is merely one reason why this week’s special cruise sale offer through Jetset Leongatha will be quickly snapped up.

The sale is on until Monday, February 18 offering a 50 per cent discount on regular deposit amounts, plus up to $100 in on board credit.

Jill Carmody of Jetset Leongatha, said cruise deposits can range up to $1000, so a half price discount on that is significant.

She is excited to be able to make the offer which is for Princess and P&O cruises.

Jill has secured a group allotment for Princess Cruises running from November this year to September 2014. They leave from and return to Station Pier, Melbourne and circumnavigate New Zealand over 13 nights.

The P&O Cruises that are part of this special deal offer the Pacific Dawn, Pacific Jewel and Pacific Pearl and as the ships’ names suggest, sail to some wonderful destinations in the South Pacific.

And yes, Jill smiled, if you want to have “some enchanted evening” you can do so on board!

These cruises provide the opportunity to see multiple countries in the South Pacific, including swimming at uninhabited pristine beaches where the waters are clear and blue.

P&O caters to all demographics and there is onboard entertainment for all the family, ranging from open air movies to performances by Cirque du Soleil.

P&O does some New Zealand cruises, but these are the speciality of sister ships that are part of Princess Cruises.

Jill said the drawcard of circumnavigating New Zealand on a Princess Cruise is that it gives a different perspective of that very interesting country.

“You spend part of the time at sea relaxing and enjoying facilities on the ship,” Jill said.

“There is entertainment every night

Range: there is a broad range of food choices, all delicious.

and onboard activities such as the spa centre.

“That’s part of what I really love.”

Commentaries and naturalists give fascinating perspectives of the ports the cruise calls at.

“New Zealand has lots of festivals throughout the year and they’re really in to their food and wine festivals,” Jill said.

Aligning those with cruise times may be a challenge, but the Jetset staff will try.

Making an appointment will help facilitate booking choices.

The first port of call is Auckland, described by Jill as “really beautiful”. Then Tauranga which has a very arty vibe.

Napier is regarded as the art deco capital of the world, with walking tours allowing the chance to appreciate its architecture.

Next stop is Wellington with its variety of architecture and earthquake proofed “beehive” parliamentary building. Housing the executive wing of Parliament House and the National Crisis Management Centre, the “beehive” was designed

by British architect Sir Basil Spence.

Akaroa is the only part of New Zealand the French tried to colonise and is home to the unique hector dolphin, the world’s smallest and possibly rarest dolphin that is now endangered. You might be lucky enough to see them frolicking in Akaroa Harbour.

The university city of Dunedin is reputed to be the most Scottish city outside Scotland and boasts the world’s steepest street and the Southern Hemisphere’s only castle. The turret of Larnach Castle on the Otago Peninsula, commands a 360 degree view of the surrounds. Built in 1871, the castle grounds boast gardens of national significance.

Next, the ship will do a 360 degree rotation to take in all aspects of the true beauty of Milford Sound, before heading home.

After talking to The Star about all those attractions, Jill declared, “I’m dying to circumnavigate New Zealand!”

Good life: deck chairs offer fresh air, a lovely view and impeccable service.

Exercise: in between shore tours and relaxing on board, you can take part in Princess Cruises’ fitness classes.

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BONUS points until February 28, 2013. Conditions apply* Receive a 50% reduction off the standard adult deposit amount as specified in the brochure. Pay only half the standard deposit amount up-front and pay the rest on final payment of the booking. Please note that on occasions some national campaigns may already offer a reduced deposit and in these cases a further reduction is not applicable. Also receive a bonus $50 per person on board credit, maximum of $100 per cabin.

On board credit will be applied to the first 2 lower berth passengers on the booking in the applicable on board currency of the cruise selected. On board credit is non-refundable, non transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. This offer is available on selected P&O and Princess, for cruises of 7 night's duration or longer. Cruise Sale benefits are only available for new bookings made within the specified Cruise Sale dates.

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SHOW TIME AT KORUMBURRA

Show still a country AGRICULTURAL shows will continue to be a South Gippsland tradition for many years to come if last weekend’s Korumburra Show is anything to go by.

The crowd was one and a half times as big as last year’s, delighting Ian Cashin, president of the Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society.

“There were more sideshows and that seemed to attract the young ones, but every section of the show is important,” he said.

“Cattle numbers were a up little bit and the horses were up in numbers too.”

Korumburra is the only local show with dairy cattle on show and the ring was busy with quality stock parading, including a recent third place-getter at International Dairy Week, exhibited by Hill Valley Holsteins of Kongwak.

“There were lots of kids involved; in the junior class we had about 15 entries,” Mr Cashin said.

Society secretary Creel Waugh said the unique CFA display attracted a lot of interest, with Korumburra and Loch CFA members exhibiting a model demonstrating how a bushfire impacts varied terrain.

“The mechanical bull was good fun in the evening and there was a good crowd for the fireworks,” she said.

“The show is a good community event and brings money into the town. It’s

something for families to do.

“It’s one of only two shows in the shire, with the other being Foster, so it’s important that it continues.”

Chief pavilion steward Bev Kurrle was overwhelmed by the support of junior classes, with a record 1300 entries across art, cookery, needlework, floral art and handwriting, with the later attracting 550 entries alone.

“A few more teachers are interested. I was surprised given that school has just gone back,” she said.

Ms Kurrle paid tribute to the many pavilion volunteers and said all entries would be received on the Friday next year to allow for judging to be finished before the show opens.

Ms Waugh said the society aims to offer a variety of attractions to all age groups.

The society’s success reflects the fact the Korumburra Show is Gippsland’s oldest, running for 118 years.

There were stalls, toys, foods, nail treatments, Chinese massage, gypsy fortune telling and leather goods for sale, with background music setting the scene.

The ute competition attracted more participants, offering another attraction for visitors young and old, and the show arena was bustling with horses at the special equine show on Sunday.

• More photos online and in next week’s Star.

Four wheels: Andrew McAlpine of Leongatha (driver) with fans of his “Rockin’ Rig” Hilux in the ute competition, from left: David and Amanda Martin of Korumburra, Barry McAlpine of Leongatha, Jess Coote of Fish Creek, Chris Pepyat of Leongatha and Sophie McAlpine of Leongatha.

Renowned exhibitor: Melissa Perrett of Hill Valley Holsteins of Kongwak with Hill Valley Lauthority Noni, in the 18 month old class after winning a third place at International Dairy Week.

Creative one: Christine Muir of Korumburra won second prize with her oil painting Water Lilies, much to the admiration of daughter Amy.

Pies tasting better THE apple pies are getting better every year.

That’s the word from the Kelly’s Bakery Apple Pie Competition judge Liz Walker.

“The fillings this year have been just right,” she said.

“There are lots of good pies here today and it’s fantastic to see this many entries.”

Margaret Morrison took out the top prize with her magnificently presented apple pie. Marilyn Mackie came in a close second however.

In the junior category for primary school students, Esther Evans got the top prize with Levi Clarke second and Paris Nicholas third.

“It is fantastic to see the young people getting out there and giving baking a go,” Ms Walker said.

“I’d encourage them to continue to bake and enter again next year.”

Top pies: chief steward Bev Kurrle and judge Liz Walker with the winning apple pies.

Yum, yum: Brenda Eastman shows off the apple pie that won first place in the group entry, part of the entry by fellow members of Koringal Women’s Service Club, including Helen Pearce and Bev Kurrle.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - PAGE 15

SHOW TIME AT KORUMBURRA

gem, 118 years on

Starting young: Matt Moss of Dumbalk with heifer Camellia Grove Sid Toni in the six-12 month old heifer class.

Worthy winner: Cassidy Smith of Yinnar won second in the handler class with Sheridan Archimedes.

Results

Day out: Stella McGannon of Leongatha and Bella Mackie of Meeniyan show off Bindi.

• More photos online and in next week’s Star.

Slithering, sliding: Shaye Garton of Korumburra was not afraid to get up close with a water python at the Black Snake Productions stand.

Be wary: Country Fire Authority members with a model showing how bushfire behaves in different topography, from left: Rhys Arestia, Lachie Auddino, Jonathan Austin and Trevor Wyhoon, representing Korumburra and Loch brigades.

Farm and produce. Most successful exhibitor: L. McAliece.

Home products. Most successful exhibitor: Dawn Wylie. Senior Great Apple Pie Competition: Margaret Morrison.

Group championship cooking competition: first, Bena CWA; second, Koringal Women’s Service Club; best presented entry, Bena CWA; best individual entry, Chris Griggs from Koringal Women’s Service Club.

Rich fruit cake competition: first, R. Hopwood; second, R. Chapman.

Preserves. Aggregate prize, D. Wylie. Mixed fruit jam, G. Kelly. Jam, two jars distinct kinds, J. McAuliffe.

Collection of sauces, two distinct kinds, M. Mackie.

Cut flowers. Most successful exhibitor, M. Monk. Container grown plants. Trophy best exhibit, equal winners, G. McRae and Ev Carfrae.

Floral art, trophy best exhibit, M. Mackie.

Needlework. Most successful exhibitor, Maryke Dann; best exhibit, Penny Wolswinkel.

VAS Ltd Knitting Competition: first, Jan Appleton; one woman’s work: first, Glenice Wilson.

VAS Ltd Patchwork Competition: first, Jean White; one individual entry, Jan Turton; best exhibit, B. Smart.

Organsation/group craft exhibit: first, Woorayl CWA; second, Koringal Women’s Service Club; to make six articles suitable for craft market: first, Woorayl CWA; second, Bena CWA; best individual entry, Margaret Hyde.

Art: class one, Lois Wust; class two, R. Street; class three, H. Suckling; class four, R. Street; and class five, R. Street.

Photography: best exhibit classes 1-11, T. Waugh; best exhibit, classes 12-13 (junior), Samantha Hanks.

Special photography competition, a market scene located in South Gippsland: first, Debbie Williams; second, C. Enbom.

VAS Ltd Photography Competition, a photo taken at an agricultural show, C. Enbom; 18 years and under, first, Dylan Donnelly.

Handcrafts. Woodwork. George

Fox Memorial Trophy for best exhibit classes 1-2, D. Appleton. Best overall handcraft, classes 1-10, Les Gilfoyle.

Junior apple pie competition: first, Esther Evans. Junior cookery, 13-16 years, most successful exhibitor, M. Brandon; eight-12 years, K. Brandon; seven years and under, Jacq Turton; best entry classes 1-10, Ruby Mackie.

Needlework and craft. First, S. Loughridge. Original artwork: 16 years and under, Erica Kibble; best Prep to Grade 3, Tyson Twite; best grades 4 to 6, Autumn Crimp; best overall entry, secondary, Dylan Donnelly.

Special junior art, A Country Show. Prep to Grade 2, Niamh O’Connell; grades 3 to 6, Nevada Crimp.

Experimental art. Best individual entry, first, Cleo Hogan; group/grade work, grades Prep to 2, Korumburra Primary School; grades 3-6, Korumburra Primary School.

Handwriting. Best entry, grades 1-3, Matilda Close; grades 4-6, Lanni Pryor.

First class: Jacqui and Kevin Warner of Glenwarn Pastoral Company of Nyora won grand champion bull with Elbert, a Blonde d’Aquitaine bull.

PAGE 16 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 12, 2013

A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.

Attitude a key to safety Riders, no excuse SUMMER is the time most people don shorts and t-shirts, but should not if they are riding a motorbike said flight paramedic Nick Roder.

Even denim won’t provide adequate protection in the event of an accident.

“I am flabbergasted that people get on a motorbike and wear jeans. I can’t reconcile that. Every time a motorcyclist gets on a motorbike, they have to plan for an accident.”

Ejection from a motorcycle can result in unimaginable skin burns if the rider is not adequately dressed.

A decent set of leathers is vital, yet alone a helmet.

“Australia has one of the highest rates of seatbelt wearing in the world, so why not should a motorcyclist put his leathers on, even if he is just popping around the corner?

“The sorts of injuries myself and my colleagues have seen over the years from people not wearing leathers is horrific. It’s just a lifetime of scarring.”

Motocross riders typically have a lower rate of death compared to road riders because they wear proper safety gear, including armour.

Body first: wearing protective clothing while riding a motorbike is vital, according to flight paramedic Nick Roder.

By Brad Lester WHY didn’t they see this coming?

It’s a question flight paramedic Nick Roder asks himself when he attends motor vehicle accidents involving young, inexperienced drivers.

“If only 10 minutes before the accident, I wish I could have said to this person on my stretcher ‘Why did you not predict this?’

“You are drunk, have taken too many drugs, are unrestrained or angry. If you had taken a step back, you could have seen this was not sensible.

“There is enough evidence that if you had some common sense, then you would not be in this helicopter.”

The acting team leader at Gippsland’s Air Ambulance service said each generation of drivers had to be taught the basic lessons of road safety: stay away from alcohol and drugs, wear a seatbelt and drive cautiously.

“Risk taking behaviour is a really difficult one. It’s a real challenge for all of us.

There is no doubt there is an issue with driver fatigue, not anticipating wet roads and corners, and also impatience but these factors are still linking in with risk taking behaviour.”

The challenge facing emergency services is reducing the road toll further, as the figure has plateaued.

Mr Roders said sensible drivers’ behaviour was easier to change but the attitude of young people remained a hurdle.

“A young girl or guy drunk in a high powered car often wants to show off.”

Of the 400-plus cases the Gippsland helicopter responds to each year, an average of 20 per cent – and

sometimes up to 30 per cent – are related to motor vehicle trauma.

However that figure has dropped over time.

“There is no doubt that if you compare ambulance responses in general now compared to say in the 80s and 90s, the proportion of motor vehicle accidents has subsided,” Mr Roder said.

“You have a combination of TAC education, improved roads, driver awareness and sensible, no risk taking behaviour. There is also no doubt that when you go to a car accident, you are taking the patient from the car with the lesser safety features.

“It does not necessarily mean that people in the good cars are unhurt, but it does reduce injury.”

The Gippsland service is based at the Latrobe Valley Airport at Traralgon and one of five medical helicopters stationed around Victoria.

Two are based at Melbourne, one at Warrnambool and the other at Mildura.

Helimed One (call sign HEMS 2) is Gippsland’s flying ambulance, responsible for the region from Garfield in the west to beyond the

Emergency response: Helimed also plays a critical role in marine rescues.

New South Wales border, and Bass Strait. The helicopter has even helped with search and rescues in the Devonport area of northern Tasmania.

HEMS stands for Helicopter Emergency Medical Service.

Six staff work in crews of three per shift: a pilot, a crewman and a MICA paramedic, working four days on, four days off. The first two shifts span from 7am5pm and then the next two from 5pm-7am.

Patients are typically transferred to Royal Mel-

bourne, Royal Children’s and Alfred hospitals, conveyed from accidents, remote locations or other hospitals requiring specialist treatment.

Paramedics work at the scene of an incident to stabilise the patient to minimise in-flight treatment.

“In the helicopter it’s noisy, it’s vibrating and patient communication can be difficult.”

The job carries immense responsibility but Mr Roder prefers the term “pressured” to “stressed” when describing how paramedics feel at

an accident scene.

“There is a lot of confusion and an environment whereby you cannot make an exact diagnosis and you have multiple patients that may dilute your care, but it does not necessarily mean you are under stress.

“That is the role we are trained for and the guys rise to the occasion.”

Air Ambulance Victoria is funded by the State Government with support from voluntary auxiliaries that raise funds for additional equipment.

En route: Helimed One (call sign HEMS 2) on the way to an emergency.

Motorcyclists have 38 times the risk of serious injury.

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Pulsar: the stylish small sedan

NISSAN has made a splash in Australia’s small car segment with its 2013 Pulsar range.

The Pulsar has been the staple small car for Australia for years and the new range will not disappoint, with vehicles rich in style, comfort, practicality, value and driving enjoyment.

The first thing you notice about the Pulsar is that

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The room continues through to the boot as well, with 510 litres of storage space. The addition of an access hole from the back seat into the boot via the middle arm rest is another ingenious inclusion.

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Easy interior: the inside of the 2013 Nissan Pulsar is easy to use and stylish.

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The Pulsar is powered by a 96kW/174Nm 1.8 litre, four-cylinder petrol engine that makes driving efficient and enjoyable.

It is available with either a six-speed manual transmission or Nissan’s Xtronic CVT (constantly variable transmission).

With this combination the car consumes 6.7 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres when fitted with the CVT transmission and the manual transmissionequipped Pulsar sedan’s return of fuel consumption rate of 7.2 litres per 100 kilometres.

Temperature and entertainment controls are simple and easy and make it possible for anyone to use them.

Pulsar’s comprehensive audio system remains one of the best in its segment with all models featuring hands-free Bluetooth; connectivity, MP3/ iPod connectivity and six speakers. ST-L and Ti models are treated with a colour display and the Ti also hosts Integrated Satellite Navigation.

Nice lines: Nissan’s 2013 range of Pulsars look fantastic.

Safety is also paramount in all models of the Pulsar, all coming equipped with a variety of standard-fitment safety features including disc brakes all round; front, side and curtain airbags; ABS and Electronic Brake Distribution, with Brake As-

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Our Bright Future!

EDUCATION CHOICES in South Gippsland

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New, new, new at Leongatha LEONGATHA Secondary College is excited about the coming year.

New buildings are well and truly underway, and new fantastic staff have joined the team.

The new uniform has been well received and is being worn well.

A wonderful cohort of new Year 7 students arrived at the school, taking advantage of the wide range of subjects on offer.

The new buildings will be a terrific enhancement to student learning at the college. The arts building is the most obvious structure making progress so far and should be completed by July.

The college is pleased to welcome new staff for 2013: Tarryn Bolden, Josh Peach, Sam Economou and Ellen Sorrell.

Tarryn is the new arts/visual communications and design teacher. She was enrolled in the Point Cook program whilst completing her Diploma of Education at Victoria University.

She has a Master of Architecture degree from RMIT, and was working at RMIT as a design tutor and in the architecture and landscape architecture research offices, before turning to teaching.

Tarryn is a North Melbourne footy fan and passionate about animals and rehoming/rehabilitating domestic pets.

She regularly volunteers at Pets Haven Animal Shelter in Woodend.

Josh is teaching junior Humanities (years 7, 8 and 9) and English (Year 7), VCE English (Year 11) and VCE History (Year 12).

He comes from Moulamein, New South Wales (east of Swan Hill) and studied at Victoria University.

Josh completed his placements at Albanvale and Ardeer primary schools, Good News Lutheran College and Hume Central Secondary College, as well as numerous years volunteering and working at his local primary school.

He has already enjoyed the nice open grounds of Leongatha and the friendly atmosphere with welcoming and supportive staff.

An avid St Kilda supporter (and Spiderman fan) and fan of quality art, Josh plays AFL, enjoys quality music (Triple J, Frank Turner, Rise Against) and is handy in the kitchen.

Sam is teaching junior Humanities, Year 10 English, Year 11 Geography and History.

He completed his undergraduate course at Deakin and Melbourne universities, majoring in history and international relations and also studying English.

He also completed his masters at Melbourne University and did his rounds at Emmaus College and Koonung Secondary College.

Sam’s first impressions of Leongatha are that the staff are extremely helpful and supportive in helping him prepare for his first year of teaching.

He is a passionate St Kilda member, loves all sport and is learning how to cook.

Ellen Sorrell is the outdoor education trainee.

She completed her secondary education at Korumburra Secondary College and plays netball for Korumburra-Bena and basketball for Korumburra.

Ellen is planning to study health and physical education at Deakin University, Burwood in 2014.

Welcome to Leongatha: new teachers at Leongatha Secondary College are, from left: Tarryn Boden, Josh Peach, Ellen Sorrell and Sam Economou.

Young fun: Oscar Pors, Adam Mangiafico and Michael Mowat have fun on the Year 7 Summit Activity Day.

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Working hard at Wonthaggi Primary STUDENTS at Wonthaggi Primary School are encouraged to reach their absolute potential in everything they do.

Learning in the garden: Isabella, Jay, Toby, Brodie and Cohen have fun in the Leongatha Children’s Centre vegetable garden, which children help to plant before cooking and eating the vegetables they grow.

Centre offers flexibility THE Leongatha Children’s Centre hhas continued C i d to grow bigger and better over time.

A brand new extension which has expanded the centre to five rooms, has enabled the centre to increase its number of three year old and over children, and has also helped increase kindergarten hours from 10 to 15 a week as part of a Victorian Government initiative.

The maternal and children’s health centre has relocated from the hospital to the new extension, and a new community room is available for family and specialist child services, as well as other meetings.

The centre offers families flexibility whilst working or studying by incorporating both childcare and kindergar-

ten, enabling parents to choose which days their children attend kindergarten rather than appointed set times.

With long, occasional and part-time care, as well as both three year old and four year old kinder looking after children from ages zero to eight, the centre makes lives for working families that little bit easier.

The children’s centre also encourages children to learn and grow in a natural environment.

Every child is assessed for their strengths and weaknesses as part of an innovative program in the National and Victorian Early Youth Framework.

The curriculum is also about broadening the children’s own interests, with the after school care children

designing their own ow programs with the help of staff. staff Kindergarten teacher Kristen Herrald said the children ultimately determine the kinds of activities they partake in based on their own needs.

“We initially schedule learning based on their interviews, and their programs become more tailor made as we get to know them,” she said.

“The kinds of things they do are really inspired by the kids’ ideas and their conversations in the playground.

The centre also has two brand new playgrounds thanks to a grant from the South Gippsland Shire Council, with the children even having input on the new equipment by informing teachers what they like to play on best.

With teachers recently taking part in workshops with consultant and trainer Martin Renton, they are even further implementing ways of challenging students’ thinking and expanding their potential.

Principal Wes Holloway said teachers’ encouraging students to think critically is an important part of the teaching culture at the school.

“Part of our teachers’ practice is to allow students time to think after being asked a question rather than using instant recall to answer them,” he said.

Mr Holloway said when it comes to literacy and numeracy skills, teachers also have high expectations of their students, again encouraging them to be their best.

“If a student puts in work that is not up to their best standard and capability, they’re told to go back and repeat it,” he said.

“It’s about students having high expectations of themselves and being aware of their own abilities.”

Two new staff members have also joined the school, with Alison Stewart coming from Bass Valley Primary School to teach Grades 4/5, and Chris Terlich coming to teach Grade 5/6 as part of a one year teacher swap with Cowes Primary School.

The teacher swap is a new initiative to help give teachers more experience and

develop their leadership capabilities.

Teachers have continued to work on eliminating instances of bullying thanks to a new program introduced last year called Dolphin Groups.

In a whole school peer support program, students from Prep to Grade 6 are divided into groups of eight to 10 and meet every Wednesday before school assembly, where they take part in activities together and get to know each other.

“It gives senior students the opportunity to lead and we’ve seen a lot of evidence it’s helped students of all different ages get to know each other a lot better,” Mr Holloway said.

“This year we’ll be changing around the groups mid-year and eventually we’ll reach a point where students have contact with all the kids in the school.”

Students are also keeping active in Term 1, with Grades 2 through to Grade 6 taking part in swimming lessons in the school pool.

Wonthaggi Primary School is also part of the Learning Stones Program: a program that creates an indigenous cultural safe space for awareness and community participation within South Gippsland and Bass Coast schools.

With some work still to do on the school’s Learning Stones, a ceremony will be held later in the year to officially open the site.

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Splashing into school: Micah, Caitlyn and Martin keep cool with swimming lessons at Wonthaggi Primary School last week.

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Mary Mac on the rise MARY MacKillop principal Michael Delaney believes his school is different to others in one important respect: an adherence to the teachings of the Catholic faith.

While the school prides itself on its academic successes and its burgeoning VCAL program, Mr Delaney said the school’s faith was integral to its identity.

It seems the good word on the school is spreading fast, with a jump in the amount of enrolled students – up to 540 from 529 on last year. In fact, numbers have been on the rise for the last few years and students are being drawn from far and wide.

“That’s a trend that’s fantastic for us. In 2010 we were 428. In 2011 we went to 481 and in 2012 we went to 529. Now we’re up to 540. That growth has come out of the blue, in a sense,” he said.

“I’ve been keeping primary school enrolment figures for a dozen years and looking ahead there was nothing that really indicated that that growth would be sustained.

“I don’t know where they’re coming from.

Obviously there’s a bit of market share and I think all South Gippsland schools have higher numbers. We can only conclude that more people are moving to the area.”

The increase in enrolments has helped the school grow, Mr Delaney said.

“The increase in numbers – particularly in years 10, 11 and 12 – has helped us broaden the applied learning subjects we can offer the kids.

You can add a subject like history, geography or maths to your program, because essentially all you need is four walls, chairs and tables and a teacher,” he said.

“If you want to add metal work or automotive you can’t add that by saying we’ll build one wall this year, then we’ll build another wall, then we’ll get three screw drivers...

You need a program like Trade Training to come along. Or you need increased enrolments initially going to classes you’re already running, so the increased revenue from those students can be spent on those more expensive

hands-on subjects.”

Mr Delaney believes many students need the challenge of those trade subjects to keep them engaged. It’s why, he said, the school had positioned itself as one that offered education for all.

While some Melbourne schools prided themselves

specifically on their ability to offer elite academic, sports or VCAL programs, country schools needed to offer something for everyone, he said.

“I’m 15, I’m 16. I’m sick of sitting in a room, having a teacher say do this, do that. I want to stand up, I want to

pick things up. I want to hammer nails, I want to put curlers in hair. I want to do. We’re starting to be able to offer more in that regard,” he said.

Mr Delaney said the retention rate for students at Mary MacKillop had also risen in recent years, a fact he puts down to a State

Government stipulation that school leavers below the age of 17 are required to get written permission from the regional director.

Another factor keeping them from Year 7 to 12 is the atmosphere of a school that values education and the individual needs of its students, Mr Delaney said.

“First and foremost for us is the Catholic ethos and operating out of that values base. We’re loud and proud about that. That’s who we are and that’s why we exist. That then underpins doing the best with what we’ve got, for all types of learners,” he said.

Loving it: Mary MacKillop Year 8 students, from left, Claire Wylie, Amber Stanfield, Lachlan Calder, Ryan Kirkus, Roshi Saini and Joel Norton with principal Michael Delaney.

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$5.5m middle school on way

By Jane Ross WORK began last week on a new middle school hub at Newhaven College.

Costing $5.5 million, the building will allow the college to introduce a new structure for students in years 5 to 9.

Principal Gea Lovell said: “Such a structure challenges Newhaven to be daring and creates for us a significant point of difference in this region.”

The Federal Government has granted $900,000 towards the cost.

Ms Lovell said there was ample research to support the concept of a middle school.

“There are really sound educational reasons for a middle school.

It will define us in the community.”

Designed by McIdowie Partners, the new struc-

ture is going up next to the junior school and will have the same capacious feel and environmentally friendly aspects. Frankston’s The Lloyd Group has the construction tender but Ms Lovell said the company will use local tradespeople where possible.

The middle school is the next phase of the college’s plan to eventually house the entire school on its site on Phillip Island Road. A Year 9 environment centre came first, then the junior school, followed by this latest project.

Ms Lovell said she could not estimate when the rest of the college would shift from its original Boys Home Road address, adding that could cost around $12m and would require a lot of behind-the-scenes work.

The middle school building is due for completion by late Septem-

ber. Work on the grounds will follow and students will move in at the start of the 2014 school year.

The environment centre will remain in use.

Ms Lovell is thrilled

with both the new construction and the move to a middle school structure.

The building will include classrooms, a science room, art room and fully equipped health

centre where the school’s full-time nurse will be based. There will also be a student services room for those with special needs.

Ms Lovell has appointed Jane McGillivray

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schools have made changes to the way upper primary and lower secondary aged students are catered for and Ms Lovell has implemented a middle school structure at two previous schools.

She has also travelled to the United States to study the concept.

She said middle schools have a specific set of educational philosophies and goals, with the most important function being addressing the developmental needs of students. In doing so, their learning is supported rather than being disrupted by the transition from primary to secondary school.

“The 10 to 15 year olds that typically comprise our Year 5 to 9 students, form a distinct developmental group. They are going through the adolescent phase. As we all know, it is a period of rapid, uneven and complex development, physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally.”

Introducing a middle school is one of many changes Ms Lovell has made in her 18 months as Newhaven College principal.

She has appointed a director of studies and VCE coordinator to support Year 12s, brought in compulsory sport for students up to Year 10 and introduced dance, a walking club and surfing.

Kirk Skinner is the new director of music and together with Will and Jane Hanley who take care of dance and drama, last week launched this year’s college show Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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Kids come first at college A CARING environment awaits students at South Coast Christian College in Leongatha.

The Prep to Year 12 school offers a quality education and a diverse range of opportunities, all the while teaching Christian principles.

Small class sizes promise individual attention, fasttracking learning according to interim college principal Lisa Dumicich.

“Because we are a small school, we can cater for everyone’s individual needs, whether they need to be accelerated or need extra help,” she said.

“Students will be cared for and will have extra educational opportunities when they come here.”

The Prep to Year 12 structure offers consistent educational philosophy throughout students’ primary and secondary schooling.

The middle school

program for years 6-8 students is specifically tailored to meet the needs of children becoming teenagers.

“Grade 6 students move away from a primary based curriculum and have electives, giving them experiences in such areas as outdoor education and technology, outside of the standard curriculum areas,” Ms Dumicich said.

“They are not little kids anymore but we are throwing them in the deep

Creative time: Prep students Hannah and Aaron with teacher Margy Bishop and fellow students immerse themselves in a good read.

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end. They have one main teacher but there are also specialists.”

Performing arts is offered as a subject, inviting students to create, compose and perform a piece while working in groups.

Students in years 9-11 receive an iPad to use, incorporating technology

into everyday learning.

As a Christian school, the college operates around Christian values and as part of the National Partnerships Schools program, consultants meet with teachers to advance their knowledge to students’ benefit.

“We tailor curriculum

exactly to what the students’ needs are, which helps students to achieve their learning outcomes as well,” Ms Dumicich said.

VCE students enjoy a breadth of subjects, including VET courses also shared with Mary MacKillop College. Small classes give students the

attention they need in their final year at school.

With 154 students from across South Gippsland, the college offers class sizes of from 15 to 23 students.

Camps are a major part of the curriculum, beginning with a dinner for Prep students at school.

Taking care: teacher Jonathan Lake and his enthusiastic Grade 6 class, part of the middle school program.

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Kids discover nature at Meeniyan MEENIYAN Preschool is a modern, purpose built facility offering a lovely environment that aims to encourage learning and cater for children’s interests.

Most recently, the preschool has become the home of some chickens in their own brand new chicken coop.

The preschool’s Janine Harrison-Hewitt said chickens were chosen as they are sustainable pets and appreciate kinder scraps.

“It goes with our whole philosophy of using the natural environment. We are really hands on with the kids,” she said.

“The kids will be responsible for collecting the eggs and it also helps to teach them about looking after a pet.

“The hen house was purchased from Koonwarra and the fox proof run was built by our handyman, Dean.

“At the moment, we have a mother hen looking after three

Cute chickens: Jet, Lily and Hayley have a cuddle with the preschool’s newest members.

chicks.”

A variety of areas are always set up to stimulate different play, including a reading corner, puzzles and a range of craft activities to encourage different skills.

At Meeniyan Preschool, children can also enjoy a great outdoor play area with an enchanted fairy garden, pretty flower beds and a productive vegetable patch, while the water course and rock pools stimulate some wonderful imaginative play.

Recently the preschool added a completely new range of wooden blocks, puzzles and an indoor cubby house to the play choices.

Story time is always a favourite and there is a great range of books available for the children to borrow and take home to encourage their love of reading.

The preschool offers threeyear-old playtime as well as a four-year-old preschool program and still has some placements available.

Drop in to say hello, or contact Janine Harrison-Hewitt on 5664 7316.

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Milpara has teamed up with Small Business Victoria and the South Gippsland Shire Council to host a range of small business workshops.

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you may not have completed your schooling, as Milpara offeres classes for all levels of learning.

Enrolling in an adult education course is a great way to learn new skills as well as to meet new people.

For people interested in computers we have a range of beginner’s classes, through to the more advanced classes like MYOB accounting.

The Computer Basics class to be held on Thursdays has already started, but we are offering a second class which will start this Wednesday, February 13 from 1pm to 5pm.

The six week Office Essentials computer course which consists of Excel and Publisher will start on Thursday, February 14 from 6pm to 9pm.

If you require skills for work, Milpara offers a range of training courses that are in demand by employers.

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to find and communicate with your customers online. It will also explore the use of social media to achieve business aims.

If you have recently purchased an iPad we have an iPad Basics course on February 20 and an iPad Applications course on March 13. Next term we will be offering the same format for tablet computers.

If art and craft is more your passion, there is a weekly gift card making class on Friday afternoons for those special occasions.

Local artist Bob Hickman will be returning to teach painting and drawing over six Tuesdays from 1pm to 4pm commencing February 19 for beginners or those with some experience. Sewing classes, needlework and jewellery beading are all being offered of an evening.

In the sewing classes, which start on February 12 you will learn how to confidently use your machine and maintain it, make a simple garment or alter clothing.

The needlework classes start Wednesday, February 13 and a different Christmas decoration will be made each month.

A digital photography course will be held over two Wednesdays, starting March 6.

You can improve your reading and writing with an adult literacy class on Mondays with a qualified tutor.

Or if English is not your first language Milpara has English as a Second Language on Tuesdays at 10am or English for Migrants course on Thursdays at 2pm.

Milpara’s community information session for

this term is a presentation

by Consumer Affairs on the changes to the Associations Incorporations Act for committee members of clubs and associations.

This is a free session to be held on Tuesday, March 26 at 7pm.

The Milpara Men’s Shed program is up and running at the Joinery building at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9.30am to 1pm.

You don’t have to be a handyman to participate in the workshop environment. You can create, watch, chat, dabble or just enjoy the ambience.

For the Blokes is a discussion group for men, facilitated by Colin Hardy which is held on Friday mornings from 10am.

Enrolments are essential and further information on any of the activities held at Milpara Community House can be made by visiting us at 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra or contacting us by telephone on 5655 2524 or email milpara@dcsi.net.au.

Community houses have a great track record in making people feel welcome. They create a sense of belonging and provide access to activities and opportunities that would otherwise not exist.

Milpara holds a Newcomer’s Luncheon four times per year to welcome people new to the Korumburra area and give them information about what is available locally.

The next Newcomer’s Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, March 27 at 12.30pm and bookings are essential.

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• OBITUARY

Lived life to the full

IN the words of his wife, Glenda, Ken Marshman put “everything into everything”.

One of those “everythings” was the Collingwood Football Club.

Every time his team won, Ken would happily fly a Magpie flag on a pole in his front garden, its black and white colours greeting everyone who drove into or out of Leongatha on the Inverloch road.

Once, when he was away on holiday, his son-in-law, Peter, had the temerity to fly a Saints flag on Ken’s pole.

Sacrilege!

On the morning of Friday, January 18, Ken’s family gathered at the flagpole that has stood in the front of the Marshman’s garden for many years, slowly raising his Magpies flag.

It hung there for the day at half mast, a silent tribute to a much-loved husband, father and grandfather. The many hundreds gathered at the Leongatha Football Club Grandstand rooms on that Friday, heard that while Ken was a proud family man first and foremost, he was also a deeply committed member of the community.

There were many anecdotes.

Civil celebrant Cam Abood officiated. He said every now and then a pile of firewood would appear in his yard and he would know the friends he lovingly referred to as “The Martians” had dropped by. That kindness typified Ken. He died suddenly on January 14, 12 days after his 70th birthday.

His full name was Kenneth Lewis Marshman. He was born in Melbourne but grew up in Leongatha with his parents, Ern and Isabelle Marshman, living all his life on the family farm on the outskirts of the town.

Ken went to Leongatha State School which was then in Hassett Street, followed

by Leongatha Tech, leaving at the age of 14. Arthritis in the spine meant the young lad couldn’t walk but his parents found a chiropractor who could help him.

When Ken married Glenda on May 15, 1965 at

Ken Marshman: devoted family man, farmer and community worker.

St Peter’s Anglican Church, he moved into the house beside his parents and his bride “crossed the road” from her family home opposite Woorayl Lodge in McCartin Street, making the union almost a boy-and-girl-nextdoor romance.

Ken and his father ran the farm, raising sheep and beef cattle. Glenda teamed in too, helping her husband with tasks requiring agility.

Later in life, Ken had a hip replacement that greatly enhanced his mobility.

Family was everything to Ken. His daughter Suzi and her husband Peter live next door and grandsons, David and Jai, always made a point of hopping off the school bus at their Pa’s house. Ken was devastated when his only son Tony died in September 2000.

There was always time to help others and Ken’s community involvement was legion. It began when he was merely eight, helping his father deliver lunches for the Presbyterian Scotch Fair.

He was a Scout leader, he worked for the Leongatha Show committee acting as a steward with Jim Geary and sometimes judged the fruit and vegetables at Leongatha and Korumburra shows.

Ken belonged to the Leongatha Horticultural Society and the Leongatha and Warragul camera clubs, his rapport with children translating into awards for his

photography.

Despite his physical challenges, Ken played tennis and competed in badminton all around South Gippsland.

George Fox inducted Ken into the Leongatha Lions Club in 1982 and he went on to win the organisation’s highest honour, the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. Glenda was Lions district governor in 2005/06 and during that busy year, Ken drove her wherever she had to go.

She was so grateful for his support she presented him with an Ian M. Stockdale Humanitarian Award for services to the district.

Ken joined the South Gippsland Group of Legacy in 2002 and was president in 2010.

He also served on the Woorayl Lodge Committee of Management, was a member of the South Gippsland Vintage Car Club and loved going to the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

In 2010, he was both proud and honoured to have been nominated as Leongatha’s citizen of the year.

Ken has been buried at the Leongatha Cemetery, next to Tony.

He is survived by Glenda, Suzi and Peter, grandsons David and Jai and his sister, Thel Rahilly.

Heart of the matter MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College held its opening mass for 2013 last week, with Bishop for Sale Christopher Prowse telling students their school was one for “heart education”.

“Heart education then spills over to brain education and behaviour education. In this mass today we can all start this 2013 like never before. We can all together, with me your bishop, say: ‘Jesus, be with us, as we travel along the road of life in 2013.’” he said.

“We’ll pray to you every day in 2013: ‘Show us the light, show us the truth, show us the life.’”

Bishop Prowse blessed the school captains’ badges before they were presented, along with the presentation of a number of other awards.

Taking to the lectern, school principal Michael Delaney told his audience that the opening mass was

“an opportunity to reflect”.

He praised “leadership and followership” in equal measures, saying it was

important to know when to take charge, but equally important to know when to choose the right path.

Tea for three: Wendy Foure (mum of school captain, Stacey), principal’s secretary Jenny Damon and Sharron Stephens enjoy some sandwiches and tea following the Mary MacKillop opening mass.

Great mates: assistant director of the Catholic Office in Warragul Tilly Hutton and Mary MacKillop business manager Helen Orr have a chat following the school’s opening mass last Tuesday.

Well done: proud parents Karen and Leo Argento were at the Mary MacKillop opening mass last Tuesday to celebrate the announcement of daughter Rebecca as Year 12 Dux for 2012.

Doors open to teens SOUTH Gippsland schools will receive funding for students to volunteer in the community thanks to the Victorian Government’s $4.5 million school-based Advance program.

Leongatha, Mirboo North, Korumburra, Wonthaggi and South Gippsland secondary colleges, and South Gippsland Specialist School at Leongatha would receive up to $9725 in funding.

“Advance is a flexible school-based program which engages and provides opportunities for young people between the ages of 14 and 18 to participate in their community through volunteering, while learning valuable life skills,” Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said.

“Volunteers contribute greatly to

the lifestyle we all enjoy in Gippsland, whether it be our local CFA volunteers, St John’s Ambulance, volunteer surf life savers or those associated with one of the many other volunteer and community organisations throughout the region.

“Through programs such as Advance, the Victorian Government is partnering with schools to encourage young people to volunteer within their communities, which will have immediate and long term benefits for those students and their communities.”

Leongatha Secondary College Advance program coordinator Jamie Cummins said the school would use the funding towards its State Emergency Service program.

“We work with the local SES and do some basic training with them,” he said.

Aye, aye captain: back, Bishop for Sale Christopher Prowse and Mary MacKillop principal Michael Delaney. Front, newly appointed school captains Stacey Foure (far left) and Joshua Brown (far right), with vice captains Nicholas Gartland and Kasey Cashin.

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Be FireReady.

If you’re in two minds, leave early. visit cfa.vic.gov.au or call 1800 240 667

Join the crew: with construction starting last week, the new Wonthaggi Fire Brigade is expected to attract plenty of new volunteers to the CFA. Brigades around the Bass Coast are always looking for new members.

Call for new CFA volunteers WE all appreciate the hard work and commitment of the volunteer fire brigades who protect our communities, but have you ever considered help-

ing out yourself?

CFA brigades in the Bass Coast Shire are always on the lookout for new members.

There are 10 volunteer brigades in the Bass Coast area: Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Dalyston,

Glen Alvie, Kilcunda, San Remo, Phillip Island, Bass, Corinella and Kernot-Grantville.

Fire brigades will be actively calling on residents over the next month to help their local community and are seeking

The fire’s miles away.

active men and women as daytime fire fighters.

If you’re not so keen on being on the frontline, no need to worry – your help is still needed.

Volunteers are always required to assist with community education

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programs, promotions and displays, fundraising and administrative activities.

All CFA volunteers receive nationally accredited training and develop skills that can be used outside CFA in the workplace or at home.

Volunteer membership offers new members fresh challenges as well as a chance to meet new

people and give something back to their local community.

Over the coming weeks brigades will be undertaking recruitment activities, including local information sessions at each brigade, which will be advertised shortly.

All community minded residents are urged to get involved in CFA. As Victoria’s largest volun-

Fire relief appeal launched THE Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) has launched an appeal to support people affected by the major bushfire that is continuing to affect communities across parts of the region.

If you’re in two minds, leave early.

The best way to prepare for this fire season is to stay informed and plan to leave early, before you see smoke or fire.

Don’t wait and hope for the best. Plan to leave early: ü Talk to everyone you live with so you all know when you’re going to leave and where you’re going to go if a fire starts. ü Pack a relocation kit with important documents and essential items. ü Use more than one source of information for warnings. Get the most up to date information through the CFA website, the FireReady app, CFA’s social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter, local radio or the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

Plan to leave early visit cfa.vic.gov.au call 1800 240 667

teer organisation, CFA is a great way to involve the whole family in community service.

If you are interested in joining CFA or would like to know more about local information sessions call brigade support officer Jane Fontana on 0419 872 682 or visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au for more information about the CFA.

President John Mitchell urged individuals and organisations to donate generously.

He said preliminary assessment of the damage indicates more than 17 houses, extensive shedding, fencing and livestock loss.

“Many people have been hard hit by the bushfires across Gippsland,” Mr Mitchell said.

“GERF focuses on helping to meet people’s immediate needs for food, clothing, utensils, furniture, bedding and getting children back to school, rather than capital items which may be covered by insurance or government aid.”

The fund provides relief and assistance to people living in the municipalities of Bass Coast, South Gippsland, Latrobe, Baw Baw, Wellington and East Gippsland who suffer injury, loss or damage from natural disasters.

It is a registered charitable organisation (registered number A0020241A), making all donations tax deductible.

All donations are returned to the community and no costs are deducted for administration.

Mr Mitchell said GERF has a strong record of providing assistance to Gippslanders, even as natural disasters continue to unfold across the region.

There is heightened concern for potential further losses as the fire is not controlled and hot and dry weather conditions continue.

“As a community organisation, we are well placed to provide rapid support to our fellow Gippslanders in their times of need,” Mr Mitchell said.

“I call on all Gippslanders and the wider community to dig deep now and help, either by making a direct cash donation or running a fundraising event.”

Esso BHP Billiton has already heeded the call with a donation of $30,000.

Describing it as a major boost, Mr Mitchell said this was the first major corporate donation to the appeal. He said the company’s support was greatly appreciated and valued.

Mr Mitchell said Esso and BHP Billiton had been long term supporters of GERF, contributing over $140,000 to recovery efforts from natural disasters in Gippsland, including the fires and floods of 2007 and 2009.

Donations to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund can be made in three ways: • at any branch of the National Australia Bank, BSB: 083 932, Account Number: 04829 9080; • via post to Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund, PO Box 508, Traralgon, Victoria, Australia, 3844; and • via PayPal by following the link on the GERF website at www.relieffund.org. au For further information about the GERF or to discuss running a fundraising event in support of the fire appeal, contact president 0428 325 224, secretary 0419 022 096, or duty officer 0419 027 831.

Requests for assistance from GERF are managed via municipal emergency recovery officers. Impacted property owners should contact their local government authority.

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Stonefield and Davidson Brothers headline at MusicFest Phillip Island E X C I T I N G s i s t e r- a c t Stonefield and bluegrass stars The Davidson Brothers head the MusicFest Phillip Island concert bill at Phillip Island Winery on the Labour Day long weekend, March 9 and 10.

With indie reggae-rocker Mat McHugh and iconic songwriter David Bridie also heading the bill, and with a line-up of eclectic acts from across Australia, MusicFest 2013 is an event not to be missed.

Run over two afternoons, the MusicFest concert stage will light up at 1:30pm and finish under the stars each day.

Stonefield, four sisters from near Wallan, are sweeping all before them. After having performed at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival in the UK, and now signed to Wunderkind /Warner records, they have the world at their feet.

With tight harmonies, great songs and an equally tight earthy-rock backing, Stonefield is destined for a global stage.

MusicFest may be the last chance to see Stonefield up close and personal – and at just

$40 for a day ticket, or $60 for a two-day event ticket.

“That's got to be among the best ticket prices in the land for a festival with a line-up like this,” winery owner Tim O'Brien said.

“We want this to be an event for the local community to enjoy.

So we've kept ticket prices down and sales will be limited to keep numbers manageable.”

Bookings are now open.

The line-up of performers on both Saturday and Sunday will put some exciting stars and musical styles on the Phillip Island Winery stage.

Besides the amazing Stonefield, enduring songwriter and performer David Bridie will also appear on the Saturday MusicFest program.

Formerly frontman for iconic Australian bands Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake, Bridie has been an indelible part of the Australian rock scene fortwodecades. music scenefortwodecades.

The super-appealing Mat McHugh will be remembered as the frontman for 'The Beautiful Girls'. He's appearing with his band The Separatista Sound System on the Saturday program as will the powerful Sydneybased soul/blues chanteuse

KiraPuru and her band The Bruise.

Mixing up the styles on Sunday 10 is the country /bluegrass virtuosity of multigolden guitar winners, the Davidson Brothers.

“If you miss The Davidson Brothers, you're missing the best country bluegrass exponents in the land. Formerly of Yinnar, Lachlan and Hamish Davidson will be joined on the MusicFest stage with their band.”

Also on Sunday, powerful Black Arm Band blues man Kutcha Edwards will follow the delightful singer-songwriter Laura Hill from SA, former Redgum frontman, Hugh McDonald, and the Irish/Celtic virtuosity of siblings, the Simpson Three.

“We'll also have some of Phillip Island and Bass Coast's local performers appearing, including Willy Golightly and the Brewers of Distinction, Jacqui Sterling, Vampire Boogie and Col Matthews,” Tim O'Brien said.

“MusicFest 2013 will be an event not to be missed. But numbers are limited. With this line-up, don't wait too long to secure tickets,” he said.

Bluegrass stars: the multi-golden guitar winning Davidson Brothers.

For the full line-up and festival program, and to purchase tickets, go to www.musicfestphillipisland.com.au Or call Phillip Island Winery direct on 5956 8465.

Exciting: Earth-rock sister-act, the amazing Stonefield.

Mat McHugh: will be appearing with his band The Separatista Sound System.

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Navy loves that jazz THE LABOUR Day long weekend is just about here and that of course means time for the Inverloch Jazz Festival.

Come see: the Inverloch Jazz Festival will include a performance by The Corvettes Big Band, a part of the Royal Australian Navy Band.

Now celebrating its 20th year, the festival will be held from March 8-11.

The music starts on Friday at 7pm and then midday to midnight over the weekend, with all three venues in close proximity.

With the theme the “Colours of Jazz”, an exciting program is coming your way as the jazz committee collects memorabilia for display, and puts the final touches to the event to make it a festival to remember.

The hub will feature big bands and dancing on Friday and Saturday nights, plus a variety of jazz in the afternoons.

Big bands and blues will be at the RACV Marquee, with smaller bands, duos and vocals at Warrawee Senior Citizens Club.

Not to be missed on Saturday night is The Corvettes Big Band, part of the Royal Australian Navy Band presenting big band genre from its swing era

heyday through to today.

Saturday also features the Rotary market and street parade.

On Sunday, enjoy the jazz church service and then on Monday, sit back for the free Jazz Picnic in the Glade concert.

With around 50 bands participating, including some of Australia’s most popular musicians, visitors cannot fail to have a fabulous weekend.

The festival is a not for profit community based event and any proceeds generated go to local projects.

The committee is ever grateful for the ongoing support of major sponsor, the Inverloch and District Community Bank Branch, Bendigo Bank, the RACV Inverloch Resort and Bass Coast Shire Council.

The festival also receives wonderful support from other community businesses and the team of volunteers who are acknowledged in their program.

For more information, visit the website on www. inverlochjazzfestival.com The organisers look forward to seeing you there and “Let the feathers fly!”

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Slowly, she begins putting down roots, and gains the courage to start a relationship with Alex, a widowed store owner with two young children.

Dark secrets begin to intrude on her new life with such terror that she is forced to rediscover the meaning of sacrifice and rely on the power of love.

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Prom Coast Arts is running two trips to galleries on the Mornington Peninsula.

Tour McClelland Gallery at Langwarrin on Saturday, March 23. On view will be the McClelland Sculpture Survey and Award 2012. In the Elisabeth Murdoch Gallery, the exhibition will be Made in China, Australia, presenting the work of 16 Chinese Australian artists.

The bus leaves Foster at 7.30am, picking up at Fish Creek at 7.45am, Meeniyan 8.05am, Leongatha 8.20am, Korumburra 8.35am, and arriving at Langwarrin at about 9.45am. The bus returns to Foster at about 7.15pm.

Enquiries and bookings to Michael Lester on 5683 2481 or 0421 209 878 or framing@geckostudiogallery.com.au.

This activity is made possible with help from South Gippsland Shire Council.

The second tour on Tuesday, June 11 will visit the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery and Oakhill Gallery. The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery will present the Archibald Prize exhibition, as well as Look! The Art of Australian Picture Books Today, Landscape of Longing: Shoreham 1950–2012, and 49 sheds.

Oakhill Gallery offers Little Archies, its annual portrait exhibition.

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Tickets $25, available from Revelations, Foster 5682 1381 Or contact

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Outstanding fattening property of high reputation I

N MORE than 150 years, not a single hay bale has been rolled out on Berry Vale at Berry’s Creek, near Leongatha.

“We’ve never once had to supplementary feed and nor did the Moir family, who put the property together and are the only people to farm it before us,” owner Bruce Dixon said.

Berry Vale is 513 acres (207 ha) with double frontage to the permanent Berry’s Creek and creek flats rising to gently undulating hill country.

The property is renowned for its fattening bullocks and fat lambs. It means you can run either depending on the markets; it’s very simple to go from breeding to fattening and then to lambs.

The fencing is all electrified and has a state of the art shearing shed.

The pastures are predominantly rye and clover and have an excellent fertiliser history.

The property’s grand brick homestead has four bedrooms, study and three bathrooms.

The home features a master-chef’s kitchen including stainless steel electric oven, all modern conveniences with a large meals/family area and a formal dining room.

Complemented by many unique and tasteful features throughout, which include French doors, zoned electric floor heating and formal entrance with original brick pavers; the home enhances the style of which is an outstanding rural opportunity.

The property is set in magnificent English gardens introduced by a long driveway of spruce, elms and poplar trees.

The property is subdivided into 15 main paddocks where water is abundant, including an outstanding and permanent water supply from eight dams, with some feeding into each other.

The main dam feeds a trough reticulation system while the permanent Berry’s Creek runs through the property, accessed via a stock and domestic licence.

Infrastructure includes steel cattle yards, two stables, three-car garage with storage, steel machinery shedding and hay shed.

“As significant rural properties go, in the very well regarded Leongatha-Mirboo North district, this would take a lot of beating,” SEJ Leongatha branch manager Barry Redmond said.

Berry Vale, 24 km northeast of Leongatha, and 160km southeast of Melbourne is in an average annual rainfall area of 850mm.

The present owners currently have a manager overseeing the property who would be happy to continue on if needed.

Inspection by appointment – please call Barry on 0418 515 666.

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10 Warralong Court Leongatha For growing families

Easy walk to main street and Rail Trail. 5 Level blocks 700m2 - 1215m2. North easterly aspect. All services - power, sewer, water.

Spacious brick home with great views in quiet court position plus 2-3 bdrm self-contained bungalow downstairs. Open plan kitchen, meals & living area, some new floor coverings, R/C & SFH, double garage.

FROM $100,000 Conj. agent with SEJ

$360,000 Sole Agent

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21 Norview Drive, Leongatha When quality counts 835 Buffalo Stony Creek Rd Stony Creek Affordable Weekend Getaway, 0.9 Acre Treed setting, only 5 mins from Meeniyan. 2 bdrm home with a sep. living area opening onto a deck, polished floorboards, gas heater and R/C air con, updated kitchen & dining area, combined bathrm, laundry & toilet. Handy to the Rail Trail.

$220,000 Sole Agent

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It's evident that there has been a great deal of thought into the design of this magnificent home. A Nth facing family room is protected by a covered decking with a 22 degree roof pitch to allow winter sun but not the summer heat. Large family room, 2nd living area, views over the manicured gardens & the Nerrena Hills. Sliding glass doors open onto 2 sep outdoor areas. Excellent storage &LU garage with good access.

4 Parkside Close Leongatha Sparkling new

26 Trease Street, Leongatha Love the shed

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7 Murray Street, Mirboo North OPEN FOR INSPECTION SUNDAY February 17, 12pm to 12.30pm

31 Koonwarra Road Leongatha Complete makeover Tastefully renovated 3bed home with new kitchen, bathroom and laundry, beautifully polished boards, new carpets and painted throughout.

Outside has been rendered and a new decking added.

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83 Parr Street, Leongatha Quality, Comfort and Space Clever design with central family room, huge kitchen, and B/I study off lounge, rumpus room outdoor entertaining area. Lock up Colorbond garage, north facing with rural views.

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3/7 Douglas Court, Leongatha A Starter’s Dream Neat as a pin unit with an open plan living area, updated kitchen, BIR's. Positioned at the back of a 3 unit complex, Located in a quiet court. Other features include, R/C air con, single carport & private yard.

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Beautifully finished 3 bedroom townhouse built by one of the areas renowned builders Considine & Johnston. The property is on a separate title in a very quiet and Prestigious Estate in Leongatha. The features include a large open plan living area with northern aspect, ensuite & w.i.r to master, built in robes to the remaining bedrooms, alfresco area, double garage with remote roller door and a secure backyard.

Do you have a caravan or a big boat? Then this is the one for you; with 9x7m shed and high clearance. Beautifully presented home in great location, handy to shops and park, step inside to appreciate.

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LISTINGS WANTED MIRBOO NORTH Due to an excellent start to the Summer selling season, we require new listings.

Call Natalie for a free, no obligation appraisal

20 Baromi Road, Mirboo North

3 Couper Street, Mirboo North STO4890446

5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha

Michael Hanily Jason Harris 0417 640 079 0417 311 756

Christie Bowler 0407 812 904

5668 1300

96 Ridgway, Mirboo North

Natalie Couper 0428 941 541

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Spoil yourself with this beauty L

IVE a life of luxury in this Edwardian beauty.

Prime location in Ogilvy Street opposite schools and very easy flat walk to the main street.

Inside the vendors have in-kept with the period theme with high ceilings, ornate cornice, ceiling roses and Sash windows. The front two bedrooms have large bay windows creating big rooms with one being the master with en suite and walkin-robe.

The other two bedrooms are also very spacious and have built-inrobes.

The kitchen is well appointed with stone bench tops, walk in pantry and plenty of bench space.

The lounge is a large light filled

room with doors onto the returned veranda and access to the study.

The home is heated by ducted reverse cycle.

Outside is where the party starts with a huge covered outdoor enter-

taining area, double carport, 6x15m lock up shed with rear lane access and self-cleaning in ground pool with water feature and under water lighting.

One of Leongatha’s great homes.

LEONGATHA Location: 32 Ogilvy Street Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 6 Internet ID: 112981443 Price: $575,000 Agent: Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800

Contemporary and spacious home on offer T

HIS large, attractive, rendered home set in close proximity to the Surf Beach offers comfortable modern family living in Golden Sands Estate.

AUCTION - ‘EAGLEVIEW’ 259 Inverloch-Venus Bay Road, Inverloch Saturday, March 16 @ 11am on site

ing make for great indoor entertaining as does the sunny north facing rear garden with a lovely covered deck for outside entertaining.

Plenty of storage and a double lock up garage with through en-

trance to the back yard for boats or a small caravan complete this great package!

Open for inspection Sundays from 12.00 – 12.30 pm or by appointment only.

You will find a tiled entry through from the main entrance to the family room and tiled borders in the other living areas which include a billiard room.

There are four good sized bedrooms all with built-in-robes; the main bedroom has an en suite and walk-in-robes.

A huge well appointed kitchen with 900mm gas cook top, pantry and breakfast bars surround-

OPEN FOR INSPECTION: All Saturdays inc. Auction day from 12 to 12.30pm

Stunning 108 Acres (44.06 Ha) with captivating Sea and Rural Views Magnificent 4 bedroom rural property in an elevated position, just 4 kms from Inverloch with a tree lined driveway.

Fantastic water views of Andersons inlet, Eagles nest & Smythes Point plus delightful rural views. 3 living areas, all offering excellent views & galley kitchen. Tasteful renovations have introduced a modern feel whilst retaining period features of the home, including Baltic pine floors & pressed metal ceilings. Spacious lawn areas are bordered by a timber post & rail fence. Laneway serves all paddocks, large dam with jetty, water reticulated to all paddocks, excellent pastures. Approx 10 acres of natural bush & direct access to Screw Creek. Excellent stockyards, Machinery shed/Workshop & very large hayshed.

Lewis Stone: 0407 505 141

Sarah Spencer-Smith: 0417 515 942

6B Ramsey Boulevard, INVERLOCH

HAR2120092

Phone 56 71 12 12

INVERLOCH Location: 5 Fairfax Court Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Auction: Saturday, March 2 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff Inverloch Contact: 5674 1111

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Mirboo North’s ultimate townhouse?

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UST around the corner from the main street, this near-new townhouse has all the carefully-considered features of a home on a larger block but without the maintenance issues.

The home was built to capture northern light in the living zone ensuring it is lovely and bright, and the dining room enjoys easy access to the private courtyard garden which features a ‘year-round-green’ synthetic lawn and raised garden beds.

In fact, the only mowing required is

undercover area outside the laundry door with an undercover clothesline, and ‘grab’ rails in bathrooms, toilet and near the back step.

The garden around the home is level, and it is only a short, near-level walk to the shops and park.

An added bonus is that although the neighbouring townhouses were built at the same time, each is on its own title and there is no Owners Corporation (body corporate)!

We know you’ll be impressed.

Call us to inspect!

the nature strip.

The kitchen is roomy with plenty of workspace, dishwasher, a large walk-in corner pantry, and a breakfast bar. This opens to the dining room and beyond to the living room which can be closed off if desired.

There are three bedrooms, the main with a walk-in robe and ensuite, whilst the other two bedrooms have built-in-robes and a central bathroom with separate toilet.

Other features we think you’ll appreciate are direct access into the home from the remote-controlled double garage, a second roller door at the rear of the garage, a fabulous

MIRBOO NORTH Location: 1/7 Grandridge East Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 2 Price: $320,000 Agent: First National Prom Country Contact: Allen Bartlett on 0417 274 624

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Extended Character Cottage

Between Leongatha & Korumburra, this cute 2BR cottage is set in a level, ž acre garden. A 12x24m shed with oversize doors & industrial lighting gives options to work from home (STCA)!

1582sqm, side lane access, plans and permits for dual occ development. 3 bedrooms, 3 living spaces, updated kitchen and bathroom.

710 Ruby Arawata Road 4 Balook Street $325,000 - $345,000 $285,000

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Light Industrial Lot – Light Price!

In a picturesque rural setting, just 4.5km from town, this 7-plus acre lifestyle parcel has rich soils, gently-falling paddocks, shelter trees, a dam, & partially renovated 4 BR, 2 bath. home.

170 Old Nicholls Road $340,000+

This Light Industrial Allotment of around 1000sqm is tucked in just behind the centre of the Mirboo North shopping precinct. Zoned INDZ3 - suited to a wide variety of uses.

45 Giles Street $45,000 - $50,000

MIRBOO NORTH

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NEW LISTING “Goonak� A Farming Lifestyle

Ultimate 3BR Townhouse

Something Super Special

Stunning House & Land Package

Consider the 65ac parcel with its 4 BR residence + 2 BR cottage, extensive shedding & yards, 11 paddocks, dam & creek with pumping rights, PLUS / OR the adjoining 82 ac lot.

415 Livingston Rd $600,000 + $350,000

This near-new townhouse has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a double garage and a bright, northfacing open-plan living, sunny courtyard garden.

Near-level land, easy stroll of shops.

1/7 Grandridge East $320,000

On an acre-plus! Young & modern with 3 expansive living areas, great kitchen with wide s/s appliances, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, & perfect appointments.

16 Wells Road $470,000 - $495,000

Always admired the Kohlman homes? Here is the opportunity to “tailor-make� your own colour schemes and buy before construction.

North facing elevated position, compact block. lisa williams Lot 2 Royal Place $340,000 0438 133 385

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5668 1660

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The best in The Grange T

HE Grange is Leongatha’s premier over 55’s complex, and unit 11 is without question the best available there.

LEONGATHA Location: Unit 11, The Grange, McDonald Street Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $359,000 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff Leongatha Contact: 5662 0922

Not only is the construction up to The Grange’s high standards, but the owner’s input during building has meant that this unit has a number of added extras that make it even better still.

2 On approx 620m of land, and offering three bedrooms (main with en suite) and a double garage, there’s plenty of space on offer.

The front lounge opens up to a light and spacious kitchen/dining/living area.

Double glass sliding doors open out onto the rear verandah and gardens.

The verandah has been enclosed with patio blinds, making it a great place to relax in any weather.

The kitchen features a Miele dishwasher and a St George wall oven with a side hinged door for easy accessibility.

As well as all the features of this unit, being part of The Grange complex means you also have access to all the social facilities and interactions on offer there also.

So if you’re in the 55+ age bracket, and looking for that elusive ‘ideal’ place to live, you’ll be hard pressed to find better than this.

Listings wanted: Natalie Couper from Stockdale and Leggo in Mirboo North is the person to see when wanting to sell your home.

Wanted: more houses!

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ATALIE Couper from Stockdale and Leggo Mirboo North is in urgent need of listings due to a sizzling end to 2012 and an even better start to 2013.

Natalie has an approachable and bubbly personality with a strong work ethic, which is the reason for her success.

Natalie can be contacted seven days a week for a free, no obligation market appraisal.

If your property has stagnated on the market place, give her a call for professional advice on how to achieve the best possible value for your property.

So what are you waiting for?

Give Natalie a call now at Stockdale and Leggo Mirboo North on 5668 1300.

WANTED 200 - 400 ACRES OF GRAZING COUNTRY. KOONWARRA/POUND CREEK AREA. NO HOUSE REQUIRED. PREFERABLE WATERED

BY DAMS. (NO TROUGHS) GOOD FENCING & STOCKYARDS. GENUINE BUYER.

PLEASE CALL BARRY REDMOND 0418 515 666 Real Estate

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HAT a unique property - a combination of private treed retreat on a three quarter acre (approximately), yet right in town (but you wouldn’t know it!)

This five bedroom home is beckoning the large family/ dual occupancy seekers.

The driveway, winding up to the house hints at something interesting.

Bull nose verandahs to the front, and covered rear patio provide plenty of relaxation options.

Large windows have views of the beautiful gums, natives and deciduous trees that dot the block.

The main kitchen/meals and family room features a timberlined cathedral ceiling with timber dado panelling and polished floor boards.

Further down a passage way, there is an even bigger living room, which offers the chance to create separate living zones, all under the one roof if required.

This room has timber floors too, and a free standing solid fuel heater as well as convection heating (also found in the main living area.)

All five bedrooms have plenty of storage space, the main with walk-in-robe and en suite. There is also a study.

A fenced dog run is to the rear of the house.

Dotted around this amazing block, out-buildings include a single lock-up garage, separate studio, large garden shed, and stilted cubby with firewood storage space below.

To one side of the home, a concrete bay is large enough to cater for truck/van/ multiple car parking.

With a little bit of a spruce up, what is already a comfortable family home has the potential to be made into something very special.

LEONGATHA Location: 69-71 Brown Street Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2 Internet ID: 112931503 Land size: ¾ acre (approximately) Price: $385,000 Agent: Insight Real Estate Contact: 5662 2220

NEW LISTING SOLE AGENT

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148 acres in fantastic location HAVE you ever wondered where the source of Screw Creek is?

If you have I can inform you that it is on this attractive property which is in a great position two hours drive from Melbourne, 10km from Inverloch, and a short drive from Leongatha South Golf Club.

With a four bedroom house set on 148 (approx) clean, gently undulating, well fenced acres, this property may well provide the lifestyle you have been seeking.

The house has been built to take full advantage of the lovely surroundings and enjoys views to the Korumburra hills and the Inlet.

The four bedrooms, or three bedrooms and a study (main with en suite) are all a good size, the formal lounge/dining room has an open fire and the kitchen crafted from Tasmanian maple merges with the family room which has a Coonara ensuring very cosy winters.

A glass sliding door leads to the alfresco area with a pergola covered in a grape vine, cooling in the

summer and letting in light during the winter.

The house is surrounded by an easy to maintain, pretty and productive garden with veggies and fruit trees.

Good five bay shedding with three open bays, two enclosed, five paddocks accessed by a central laneway, stockyards, six dams and excellent native tree shelter belts go towards making this well maintained property a very viable proposition in a good location.

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• 8.475 acres / 3.43 ha development site • Zoned residential • Gently undulating prime land.

• 48.9 acres with views of Andersons Inlet • Renovated 4 bdrm home plus study • Tranquil gardens with an abundance of shedding

$1,250,000

$780,000 1 AC RE

• 3 bdrm plus study • Beautiful presented • Close walk to shops and beach

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4692m2 ICONIC LEONGATHA SITE 3 year lease - $75,000 pa

Location: 90 Duncans Road Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $1,250,000 Agent: Landmark Harcourts Inverloch Contact: 5671 1212

LOT 2/58 GREENWOOD PDE, LEONGATHA

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INVERLOCH

21 BALOOK STREET, MIRBOO NORTH • 3 bedroom home on approx. 1 acre • Set amongst native gums • Close to main street and schools

UNIT 10, 4 MILES LANE, LEONGATHA • 2 bedroom unit • Open plan living, lock up garage • Quiet complex, close to shops

5 DARLING AVENUE, INVERLOCH • 2 bdrm BV home, 2 bathrooms • Open plan living • Room for boat/caravan plus lock up garage

$448,000

$239,000

Asking $495,000

42 KOONWARRA ROAD, LEONGATHA • ‘Cute’ well maintained 3 bedroom home • Lounge with gas heater and airconditioning • First home buyer or investment property

58 CHAMBERLAIN DRIVE, LEONGATHA • Modern 3br plus study family home • Large 1600m2 block • Double garage and 6mx9m shed

5 SCARLETT CLOSE, LEONGATHA • Architectural passive solar design • 4bdrm,2living,2bathroom.Uninterruptedruralviews • Built by renowned local builder

58 BEACHCOMBER DRIVE, INVERLOCH • Modern 2 bdrm & study • Open plan living • Great location, short stroll to beach

$269,000

$540,000

$439,000

Asking $485,000

AUCTION - Friday 1st March 2013 12 noon at Leongatha Memorial Hall LI N ST EW IN G

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650 CANAVANS ROAD, LEONGATHA NORTH • Rural retreat on just under 2 acres • 4 bedroom home • Horse paddocks, shed & stables

73 PARR STREET, LEONGATHA • Large 4 bedroom family home • 2 separate living areas, 2 bathrooms • Double garage & massive work shop

1 NORVIEW DRIVE, LEONGATHA • Ideal 4 bedroom home • 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms • Corner block, dual access

8 EVANS PLACE, INVERLOCH • 4 bdrm plus study & ensuite • Solar heating and inground pool • Quiet area, close to inlet beach

$420,000

$499,000

$430,000

Asking $545,000

AUCTION March 2, 1pm 26-27 BLAIR CRESCENT, LEONGATHA • Large 4 bedroom home • Double block - 1865m2 • Quiet court location

12 MEIKLE STREET, MEENIYAN • 3 bdrm home in excellent condition • Renovated from front to back • Big block, large shed

24 HORN STREET, LEONGATHA • Charming 3 br home with formal lounge • U/C outdoor entertaining, L/U garage, 2 carports • Low maintenance - easy living

$450,000

$230,000

$330,000

Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822

Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244

Carly Roughead 0417 382 979

Dawn Hughes Dennis Ginn Marnie Lee Redmond Heather Atkins

0417 380 736 0412 317 360 0403 525 413 0409 741 607

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1/7 A’Beckett Street 5674 1111

5662 0922 45 Bair Street Andrew Newton 0402 940 320

5 FAIRFAX COURT, INVERLOCH • 4 bdrm, ensuite • Close to surf beach • Huge undercover alfresco area

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Happy Birthday Brandyn Clifford of Leongatha for February 17

Joshua Wight of Leongatha for February 18 PUT THE MONEY IN THE PIGGY BANK

CATERPILLARS “Dad, are caterpillars good to eat?”

“No son, why?” “’Cos you’ve just eaten oneon your lettuce!”

★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★ ARIES - March 21 - April 20

Some sacrifices are necessary, but don’t play the martyr. Appeal to a mate’s sense of humour this week. The arts in general are featured.

This is an ideal time to begin a diet.

TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

A lucky cycle begins. This is a great time for starting any size job.

The weekend has you helping friends through an emotional obstacle course. There may be a possible legal wrangle on Friday.

GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

This week has a great feel to it, with surprises at every turn. There will be some moments of self doubt. Reserve time for sheer relaxation, with no accompanying guilt.

CANCER - June 22 - July 22

The trick is not to seek advice. Your own judgement is great, but you are easily persuaded. This is a good week for checking out real estate, experimenting in the kitchen and finishing those odd jobs around the house.

LEO - July 23 - August 22

This is a great time for giving your home a new appearance. Just the home, not yourself. The natural look is winning. Work pressures build - watch for friction with your workmates.

VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

Juicy news reaches you by the weekend - you blush! For singles, this is a fine time for a frank discussion. For marrieds, a bad time for a showdown. Some financial gains by the end of the week.

LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

It’s not that a loved one is out of tune - well perhaps just a bit because of other priorities. You may be a little lonely this week if friends are away. Waken a dormant hobby, enjoy solo strolls.

SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

This is a mindbending week, with a series of mental puzzles. You are very active, however your back and feet might be troublesome. Clear family problems before they turn into feuds.

SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

Machines go on the blink, repairmen show up late. It’s just one of those weeks. With friendship, life is carefree. Romance could be on the upswing.

CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

Trial and error are the week’s themes - with greater than average goofs and successes. Take the lead romantically. A friend’s philosophy or lifestyle seems to change. Don’t pry.

AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

You splash into the week with advanced ideas and a yen for modern timesavers - but reflect on the past. The weekend sees you with a friend you haven’t seen for quite a while.

PISCES - February 20 - March 20

The start of the week is humdrum and ideas backfire - but you are buoyant after the weekend. This is a lively time for unattached Pisces - you are attracting with magnetic force.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

Your healthy appetite for work is more than satisfied. For the sake of romance and health, be a little less finicky. Watch snap judgements.

What is wrong with the horse?

Church Times ANGLICAN: Tuesday, February 12: 7pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk / St David’s, Meeniyan Fellowship.

Wednesday, February 13: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Friday, February 15: 7.30pm St David’s, Meeniyan HC. Sunday, February 17: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am.

ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am.

ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi.

Sunday, 9.30am Eucharist, 11am Family Service, Wednesday 10am Eucharist.

Anglican Church of the Ascension: The Crescent, Inverloch. Sunday 9am Eucharist, Tuesday 10am Eucharist.

For details of Community Meal, Youth Group, Bible Studies & Kids Club, contact Rev. Graeme Peters 5672 4590 or visit www. basscoastanglican.org.au AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES (AOG): Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248.

A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466.

Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Rob Davey 5625 3226. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219.

Equip Church - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday service 10am.

Contact: John 0408 305 880.

Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984.

CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha.

Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455.

THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Every Sunday 11am Worship, 6pm Faith Forum; 1st Sunday of each month simultaneous service for singles to age 25. Tea/coffee and lunch provided. Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5678 7692, 0447 724 989.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School - 11.30am.

CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday.

Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday.

Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays.

St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass.

Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass.

Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass.

Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass.

GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: meets at the Baromi Centre Mirboo North, Sunday 4-5pm Family Communion, 5-530pm refreshments, 5.306.15pm Bible Studies for adults, teens and children. Friday-Home Fellowships. More info: Bob Stevens 0400 403 765 or www. gippslandcf.org.au SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Sagala Tuesday, 4 - 5.30pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome.

Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, ph. 5662 5122.

SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly.

All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228.

PRESBYTERIAN: Sunday Service 10am, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Moderator Rev. Mark Smith 5625 4112.

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family

service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. All Sunday evening services at 5pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527.

UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, February 17, 10.30am (HC). Tarwin Lower: 10.30am.

Mirboo North: 9.30am.

Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays.

Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday.

B A P T I S T C H U R C H KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366.

BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi.

Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769.

MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall.

COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm.

SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 5664 9306.

FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8364 ACROSS 6. Give it back to me now (7,4). 7. Having, alas, lost a round as well (4). 8. Says there are beds for about a thousand people in it (8). 9. Forward the foreign currency to the man (4,2). 10. Will it have one in tears, perhaps, of laughter? (6). 12. Make you afraid of catching cold? Hardly (6). 15. Don’t tell the girl about it’s being poor land (6).

17. With the profits reduced, allow oneself to be dictated to (4,4). 19. A mother to the boy (4). 20. The final say as to who should play whom? (7,4).

DOWN 1. Instrument about a hundred ask one to supply (8). 2.

The light, would it be a trick? (6). 3. Makes impressive preparations for the send-off? (6). 4. The airs and graces when the name is put up! (4). 5. Recovered from the backer (6). 6. Food you can’t live without (5). 11. Herb is the sailor with the organ transplant (8). 13. Happen to see the child with the broken cane (6). 14. The cot, I found out at once, is foreign (6). 15. Contrive to get the silver hair to frame it (6). 16. Lift taking the man and woman up (5).

18. It’s not hard for the key, say, to turn (4).

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Circus Olympia coming to Foster CIRCUS Olympia is proud to present, direct from Europe, its latest entertainment spectacular, coming to Foster Showgrounds, starting this Friday, February 15 through until Sunday, February 17.

The circus: it’s put on by the old and the young alike.

Striking a balance: be entertained as performers show how to balance on top of all sorts of items.

Amazing: the crazy clowns will be performing stunts that will have you gobsmacked.

Foster Showgrounds February 15 To February 17 Coming soon to Korumburra

Show times Friday, february 15 Saturday, february 16 Sunday, february 17

“Prints” etchings and lithographs by

Jim Pavlidis

Please phone to book on 0427 513 030 www.circusolympia.com.au or www.aladdinstix.com.au for tickets and information

February 17 to March 16 Opening Sunday, February 17 from 2-5 pm. All welcome.

15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek 3959.

Open Thursday to Monday, 10am-5pm Phone 5683 2481. See our website for more info www.geckostudiogallery.com.au

7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 1pm

Adults from $25 Children from $15 Family from $65 (2 Adults & 2 Children)

presents

Don't miss out bookings essential Onsite ticket office open show days from 10am Phone bookings show days are from 10am to 7.30pm ATT: Family packages and VIP seats are only available from circus box office NOT online GEC4810087

Circus Olympia is a family owned traditional variety spectacle working in conjunction with The Great Siberian Circus, featuring amazing circus artists from around the globe, and also some of the up and coming new performing talents Australia has to offer.

The circus is also proud to present for the first time in Australia their mixed farmyard animal review. This fabulous show displays the talents of miniature horses, donkeys, Scottish highland cattle and British Alpine goats.

Puny the clown and his performing Indian runner ducks have to be seen to be believed.

Children are welcome to visit the farm yard animals under supervision of their parents during the day when the circus is not in session.

Also Circus Olympia is proud to present an astounding array of circus skills performed by Russian circus superstars the Abishev Family, including Australia’s Got Talent grand finalist Danik Abishev and seven-yearold Isabella who must be seen to be believed.

Their 2013 program also features aerialists, whip cracking cowboys, jugglers, acrobats, crazy clowns plus heaps more.

A must see!

Circus Olympia is a two hour entertainment spectacular created to entertain the whole family.

Prices start at $25 per adult and $15 per child and family passes at $65 (two adults and two children).

Circus bookings can be made via phone from 10am-7.30pm daily on 0427 513 030.

Visit www.circusolympia.com.au for more info on the show.

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• MDU Campdraft, Dumbalk • Korumburra Primary School swimming sports, Korumburra • Ruth Borthwick’s 90th birthday, Leongatha • Mirboo North Secondary College • Livestock reporting event, Fish Creek

Cheering away: Katrina Bramming, Andrea Axford and Jazmin Findlay were cheering on their friends in gold house at the Korumburra Primary School swimming sports on Thursday.

Happy birthday, Mum: sisters Pamela and Zee Dammerel celebrated the 90th birthday of mum Ruth Borthwick on Thursday afternoon at the Rusty Windmill Cafe. Ruth, ever the life of the party, drew friends and family from as far away as Newcastle and Brisbane. Ruth resides at the Woorayl Lodge and is an active member of the U3A.

Celebration time: Woorayl Lodge staff Stella de Bondt, Sherrill Winkler and Jo White were in the mood for a party when they dropped in on the 90th birthday of Ruth Borthwick on Thursday.

New kids on the block: Andrew and Leah enjoy their first woodwork class at Mirboo North Secondary College.

Great mates: organiser Aileen Hughes with locals Beck and Janine Pearn at the campdraft.

Youth policy: Meeniyan’s Theo Jans, Stacey Jans and Family way: Patrick Shannon, Jas Nolan and Tamsyn No- Johnny Jans enjoyed the fine horsemanship on display at lan had a great time at the MDU Campdraft at Dumbalk. the campdraft.

Hey mate: Toora and District Community Bank’s Allen Van Kuyk and dairy farmer Linton Morris enjoyed a talk

by National Livestock Reporting Service market reporter Peter Kostos in Fish Creek recently.

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Horse play: John Giliam, Rhonda Stephens and Brendan Anderson had a great weekend at the campdraft.

Foster the people: Foster’s Michael Howell, Sadye Wines, Holly Hicks and Ella Harrington added a touch of understated glamour to the campdraft.

All smiles: Foster’s Llew Vale and Port Franklin’s Lee-Anne Van Dyke were happy to get together for a pic at a talk by National Livestock Reporting Service market reporter Peter Kostos in Fish Creek recently.

Horsing around: Dean Thorson, Jacko Thorson and John Heppell loved all the action at the campdraft.

Great mates: Yanakie’s Danny Morgan, Foster’s Colin McAinch and Yanakie’s Lionel Rockman caught up with each other at a talk by National Livestock Reporting Service market reporter Peter Kostos in Fish Creek recently.

Ready to ride: Graeme Cook, Aub Goodman and Dennis Neal have known each other for 30 years through the campdraft scene.

Hanging out: Blackwarry’s Steve Hammond, Woodside’s Joanne Boddy and Fish Creek’s Glenn Park shared a moment at the campdraft.

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World renowned, and bound for Fish Creek AN ILLUSTRATOR for The Age will exhibit at Fish Creek’s Gecko Studio Gallery from this Sunday.

Jim Pavlidis will offer Prints - etchings and lithographs from February 17 to March 15, with the official opening this Sunday from 2-5pm.

Gallery owner Michael Lester was struck by how clever and yet simple Pavlidi’s images are.

“Jim certainly has a way of making lithography work for him in a way that is not much seen. The image on the invitation – Whippet – is especially haunting and beautiful,” he said.

Pavlidis’ work is represented in the collections of the State Library of Victoria, Deakin University, Monash University, University of Melbourne, State Library of Queensland, and National Library of Australia, among others.

In 2010, he was awarded a Creative Fellowship with the State Library of Victoria.

Born in Melbourne, Pavlidis studied graphic design at Swinburne Institute of Technology, and Visual Art at VCA, Melbourne.

Since 1985, he has been a freelance artist and illustrator for a variety of clients such as The Wilderness Society, Dynamo House, 21CMagazine and Move Records.

He has worked as an artist for The Age newspaper for more than 20 years.

Between 1995 and 1997, he worked in London for The Independent and Daily Mail newspapers, and in Paris where he was art director for The Paris Free Voice

Striking image: Good ordinary player by Jim Pavlidis.

weekly newspaper.

As a painter and printmaker, Pavlidis has held regular solo exhibitions, and his work has been included in numerous group and invitation exhibitions in London, Hong Kong and throughout Australia.

In 2012, he held two solo exhibitions: Seven Stories at the Melbourne Writers Festival and Mongrel Punt at Antipodes Bookshop and Gallery, Sorrento.

Man himself: Jim Pavlidis.

900 at Sunset Serenade Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre THURS, FEBRUARY 28 2013 AT 8.00PM Adult $35 - Concession $25 Bookings: Wonthaggi Workmens Club

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Wizard of Oz will be our huge 2013 production with over 50 cast members. 20+ kids and the remainder will be the adult leads and adult chorus. There are 9 roles for adults.

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AUDITIONS Saturday Feb 16 - 12noon to 5pm Sunday Feb 17 - 10am to 5pm Tuesday Feb 19 - 7pm to10pm Wednesday Feb 20 7pm to 10pm Book your Audition time with Glenda Smith on 5655 1163

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NEARLY 900 people sat on the grounds of beautiful Churchill Island, revelling in the sound of magnificent music during this year’s Sunset Serenade.

“Balm for the soul,” said one patron.

The island provided the perfect venue to showcase the area’s remarkable young artists who delighted the enthusiastic audience with their performances. Emma Wallace accompanied by Katarina Dakic and backed by the Koo Wee Rup Secondary College Band opened the concert with a talented performance.

They were followed by pianist, Josh Hooke and the delightful voice of Tayla Bennett-Hullin. Kate Amos enthralled the audience with her commanding operatic voice and presence. Mitchell Saunders, Tom Green and Karlee Hayes accompanied by Mitchell Gin on violin and Kirk Skinner on piano, produced an inspirational contemporary finale to the “rising stars” compo-

nent of the concert.

Clouds rolled in and the sky turned grey but the members of Melbourne City Opera (MCO) braved the brief turn of weather to take the audience into the world of Puccini, Verdi, and Gounod. Fortunately for those new to opera, each act was introduced and interpreted by the region’s very own international operatic star, Stella Axarlis.

As the sun came out again, the MCO commenced act two, with the Anvil Chorus (complete with heritage anvil) and the audience was treated to the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Low, George Gershwin, and other popular Broadway productions.

“We were also fortunate to have some wonderful buskers dotted around the heritage farm,” said organiser Beryl Dodds.

Natasha Nagle on guitar was a beautiful vocalist; Judy John and Carol Robinson were exquisite on classical mandolin and guitar; James Blair, Anthony Foon and Sue Richards showed how it’s done

with flair on trumpet and flugelhorn and Caitlyn Van Dord with Abby Rose Kerr excelled on clarinet.

Proceeds are shared between musical education for the rising stars and

the Corinella and District Men’s Shed whose members did the Sunset Serenade signs.

“We look forward to serenading again next year,” said Beryl.

Helping hand: local rising star Josh Hooke assists Melbourne City Opera pianist, June Matheson at Sunset Serenade. Photo by Greg Noakes.

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Good as new: Brian Hoskins and Richard Powell are keen to see the renovations on the outside of the Meeniyan Hall completed.

Welcome: principal of Tarwin Valley Primary School Brett Smith welcomes chaplain Jacqueline Taylor to the school this year.

Chaplain cares for kids

By Sarah Vella TARWIN Valley Primary School in Meeniyan this year welcomes chaplain Jacqueline Taylor as part of a Federal Government program.

Principal Brett Smith said the program will support student wellbeing and help to build relationships within the community and within the school.

“Jacqueline will be at the school two days a week and will run a variety of sessions, depending on the need,” he said.

“The aim is to be flexible and available for whatever comes up,”

Jacqueline added. “I will be running programs and projects for different needs.”

Jacqueline grew up in Foster after migrating from the Netherlands with her family.

“I studied to become a primary teacher in Melbourne and I have since taught in local schools and been a family support officer for Anglicare,” she said.

Jacqueline and her husband John have six children and their two boys play football for the Stony Creek Football Club.

John owns and runs Gippsland Audio Visual in Leongatha.

“In this role, I will be supporting family needs and working to improve

the connection between the school and the community,” she said.

“It’s a way to build on the great framework that is already in place and encourage the support of the community that this role allows me to offer.

“I think it is a credit to Brett to invite a chaplain into the school and to give the program a chance to make a difference.

“I am very excited to be working here as I have a passion for the community that I was raised in. I know the community in a way which makes it more like a family.

“Schools in country regions have unique situations, but are still as important as their city counterparts.”

When the facelift is complete, the hall will essentially look the same and will be repainted in similar colours.

“The idea is that it will be able to last another 70 years,” Mr Hoskins said.

“The frustrating part is how long it has taken us to get here. The original hall burnt down in August in 1938 and was fully rebuilt

by July 1939.

“It has taken us two and a half years just to get to this point.”

The hall is a popular place for meetings and get togethers, as well as big name bands and musical acts, thanks to the Lyrebird Arts Council.

“In 2011, we had around 320 bookings with 2012 much the same. Lyrebird is using it nearly every month,” Mr Hoskins said.

“It’s such an important hall and probably the most widely used in the shire and it also has some of the best acoustics in Victoria.

“It is a major project, but it will protect the longevity of the hall. The atmosphere of the place is quite amazing and we want to get it back to pristine condition.”

The Meeniyan Hall is an asset of the town not a council building, looked after by the Meeniyan Mechanics Institute Inc. “The council does help a lot and have contributed financially to this project and subsidise other expenses incurred by the hall, such as insurance,” Mr Hoskins said.

“We wouldn’t be able to look after the hall without their help.”

Paul Challis, acting manager of engineering projects with the South Gippsland Shire Council, confirmed there has been a week or so delay on the project.

“We decided to get a planning permit because the building has a heritage overlay. Initially we thought it may not be required, but on closer reflection, we thought we had better cover our bases,” he said.

S E R V I N G

uled for March 16, so the major works will need to be finished by this date.

Mr Hoskins said works may not be completely finished by then, but will need to be useable as a hall again by that date.

“Once the outside of the building has been completely stripped, we will be able to get a better idea of what is needed structurally,” he said.

“Some of the stumps at the front look a little iffy and we may have some rot in the main wood which will need to be addressed.”

H O S P I T A L

President of the Meeniyan Mechanics Institute Inc Committee, Brian Hoskins, said that at this stage some stripping has occurred, but the more substantial work will start this week.

the renovation, as it is not structural work, but then it was decided we would need a permit.”

This confusion did cause a delay of a week or so, but has now been approved.

“The planning permission came through early last week which is good news; however the delay did cost time, money and income,” he said.

“The thing is it still has to re-open on time, which puts the builder in a very difficult situation.”

The Lyrebird Arts Council has a show sched-

Y O U R

THE iconic Meeniyan Hall will undergo a facelift over the next couple of months, which will see the outside of the building completely replaced.

“Asbestos removal began yesterday (Monday) and is expected to take around a week to complete, then the rest of the renovations can begin,” he said.

The $186,200 project has been funded by the State Government, the hall committee and the South Gippsland Shire Council.

“The building permit was delayed early on, due to some minor changes that needed to be made,” Mr Hoskins said.

“The committee was initially told no planning permit would be required for

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Facelift for 74 year old icon

Your Hospital in Wonthaggi Our Vision: Striving to achieve excellence in healthcare for the South Coast Our Values: Person Centred Focus | Integrity | Trust | Respect | Quality and Safety | Accountability | Working Together

SUPPORTING THE TRAINING NEEDS OF OUR STAFF Bass Coast Regional Health runs simulation sessions where nurses and doctors are able to practice and be assessed on their skills in resuscitation in cardiac arrest situations. This practice is done on an Advanced Life Support Simulator mannequin. Real life situations are posed and staff work through these scenarios actually performing the clinical tasks including defibrillation on the mannequin. These simulation sessions are invaluable to their learning and consequently increases confidence and patient outcomes.

The mannequin we currently use is very old and parts are no longer available for it to be repaired.

We therefore need to purchase a new one so that we can continue this invaluable training program. The cost of a new mannequin is approximately $12,000.

We have approached a number of local organisations in the Bass Coast Shire for support to assist us in this purchase. As the replacement cost is a sizable sum, a number of organisations have been approached for assistance in the hope that through several contributions, we may be able to make this essential purchase.

So far we have had a generous contribution from the Rotary Club of Wonthaggi and look forward to receiving others.

Contributions of any amount would be greatly appreciated, so if any group or individual sees this as a cause you would like to support, please let us know. You can contact us on 56713333. We would be happy to provide further information about the purchase we wish to make if that would help in making a decision to donate.

All donors will be acknowledged on the equipment when it is purchased.

Funding Shortfall and Service Cuts It is with great regret that we recently announced cuts to elective surgery and closure of beds which will take place over a 5 week period in March and April. This is as a result of budget cuts from the Federal government of $375,000 announced in December 2012 and is part of cuts that are impacting allVictorian public health services.

The cuts that we announced, while they will take us some way to making the required savings will not get us all the way and the hospital is currently working on other measures that may be required.

We are in close consultation with the Department of Health in relation to these.

I fully understand the anxiety that reducing services brings to our community in general, the patients who are awaiting treatment and our dedicated staff and visiting consultants, who are also directly affected.

It is unprecedented to receive cuts in the middle of the financial year, but given our already challenging financial position, we have no choice other than to work within the funding that we receive.

I give my full undertaking to the community to keep you abreast of any further changes and reinforce that we are working on your behalf to maintain the high standards of service that you all expect and deserve.

Renovated Education Facilities Though a number of grants we received following submissions to the Department of Health, we are renovating our education/meeting spaces in the Grabham Wing of the hospital. We are combining 2 rooms into one large space with a “moveable wall” in between which will provide a lot more flexibility for larger groups. The renovations will be completed by the end of February and the area is available for use by community groups. Please phone 56713222 to make a booking.

Lea Pope Chief Executive Officer

Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 Tel: (03) 5671 3333 www.bcrh.com.au

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FIT&HEALTHY

Healthier and happier start to new year at SPLASH

Practising, preaching: Meeniyan personal trainer Kayla McIndoe includes at least one weekly swimming session at South Gippsland SPLASH in her fitness routine.

WAS your New Year’s resolution for 2013 to be healthier, happier and more active?

Well you’re not alone because health and exercise are among the i resolutions l ti th mostt popular New Year goals.

South Gippsland SPLASH in Leongatha has seen an increase in the number of people within the community seeking assistance to either kick-start or re-ignite their health and fitness goals in the new year.

And the good news is that when you improve your health and fitness, you increase your level of happiness.

In fact, a recent study of members at YMCA-managed centres found that 70 per cent feel happier after physical exercise, including swimming.

SPLASH manager Emma Dowling said many people feel energised at the start of the year and want to put the focus back on

their health health.

“Fitness and the associated happiness has become mor more important and we want to help support people peo to achieve these goals,” she said.

To help support and motivate healthier and happier people and communities, South Gippsland SPLASH is offering a membership incentive of no start-up fee for a limited time.

To find out more about membership incentives at South Gippsland’s premier recreation centre, go to www.sgsplash.ymca.org. au, visit their Facebook page or call 5662 5911. The offer ends on February 21.

SPLASH is an indoor swimming and stadium facility serving the South Gippsland and district community, owned by South Gippsland Shire Council and managed by the YMCA. The centre offers programs and services for people of all ages and abilities.

Ready, set: participants prepare for the start of last year’s Tour de Tarwin.

Tour countdown WALK, ride or whatever, but be sure to have fun at Tarwin Lower this Easter Saturday, March 30.

The annual Tour de Tarwin is in its seventh year, with up to 2000 people expected to join this year’s event.

While the tour will start at noon with the national anthem, festivities

start from 8am with a farmers’ market featuring up to 30 stalls, face painting and live music at Venus Bay. The event will end at the Long Table Picnic Area at Tarwin Lower, with live music on arrival, a variety of food vendors and children’s activities including Koko the clown.

There will also be displays by the Tarwin Lower Country Fire Authority and the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club.

Last year’s tour raised $15,000 for the Tarwin Lower CFA and the Venus Bay Community Emergency Response Team.

To find out more, check out tourdetarwin.com.au.

Keep your resolution NEW year, get fit, lose weight. Sound like a familiar plan?

Melinda Meade of Voyage Fitness in Leongatha said now is the time to follow through on any fitness and weight loss goals, as only action will make a new year’s resolution a reality.

“It’s time to change. It’s time to do something. It’s time to stop making excuses,” she said.

“Change is never going to happen if you don’t take that first step.”

Many people say they have not got the time to exercise, but with Voyage Fitness open early and late, and also open seven days a week, there are plenty of opportunities.

To help people realise the benefits of exercise, Voyage Fitness is offering a free three day trial, including full use of all machines and classes.

Staff will be happy to show you around. Just mention this ad in The Star.

“You get to be shown

around and you get to do everything for free in your first week,” Melinda said.

“There is no excuse anymore but if it’s not for you, then at least you gave it a go.”

The personalised program will be tailored to the individual’s fitness level and comfort zone, targeting problem areas.

Women and girls are welcome to exercise in the ladies only section if they prefer.

Classes available include Pilates, Zumba, group ride, Triple T (tummy, tails and thighs), step aerobics, Box and Bike and the new Xpress 30, a 30 minute circuit class.

As a country gymnasium, clients are guaranteed of a welcoming environment to make exercise a pleasurable part of their week.

A special membership deal is also now available, with an 18 month membership now just $10.95 a week, with no joining fee, including access to all equipment and programs.

This membership is normally valued at $14.95 peak membership plus a $99 joining fee, essentially giving clients six months membership free.

Voyage Fitness also offers the Lift for Life resistance training program targeted at adults with, or at risk of developing, type two diabetes or other chronic conditions.

Resistance training involves using one’s body weight or resistance equipment such as weights or a rubberised band.

Participants can start at a level that is suitable for them and go at their own pace.

There are three eight week programs: bronze, silver and gold.

All sessions are run in small groups and participants only need to attend two to three sessions a week to start noticing improvements.

Participants can expect greater diabetes control, increased muscle strength and force, a healthier weight,

stronger bones, and improved flexibility, balance and posture, plus increased mood and increased energy.

For those people aged over 50, enjoy the Living Longer, Living Stronger program.

Based around strength training, the program allows participants to maintain their independence by completing day to to day tasks, plus improved balance, posture, coordination and flexibility.

Programs are designed to meet the needs of older people, and initial and ongoing assessments by fully qualified instructors are provided.

Two sessions a week in a safe and supportive environment are provided.

Get started by receiving a medical clearance from your GP and then book. The first initial assessment costs $15 and the ongoing cost is $5, including free tea/coffee and cake/biscuits after exercise.

Session times are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 7am and noon.

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Tone up and strengthen the body focussing on the legs, glutes and abdominals. This 45 min workout delivers a class each week that is never the same, keeping you motivated so you can see and feel results!

Combining upper and lower body training, our bike & box class is a great new challenge for anyone looking for a new level of fitness. As it suggests the class is half bike riding and half boxing.

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Pedal in groups, roll over hills, chase the pack, climb mountains and spin your way to burning calories and strengthening your lower body. This 45 min program is geared for anyone who can ride a bike. Motivating music and an inspiring group environment lets your ride on!!

PILATES

Redefine yourself. Pilates is whole body fitness. With a focus on core strength, this training system develops all parts of the body utilising strength, balance, flexibility and joint range of motion. Attention to core support including the breath and mind, Pilates provides a level of integrated fitness hard to find.

XPRESS 30 Fast track your workouts with this 30 minute circuit class.

Utilising equipment such as kettlebells, medicine balls, steps, etc, anything goes in this moderate to high intensity workout.

A fusion of hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves.

This one of a kind program will blow you away. Featuring interval sessions of fast and slow rhythms, add some Latin flavour and international zest and you have an exciting body energising and calorie burning program.

Kids need a place to call their own. Gecko is for kids of all shapes, sizes and abilities, aged from 5 - 14. With awesome music and kids specific equipment, our programs are designed to make fitness fun. $5 per class.

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SCHOOL’s BACK, 20I3

Schools welcome back STUDENTS returned to schools across South Gippsland with expectations of another exciting year.

The Star was there to capture the fun, excitement and joy of the first days.

Colourful start: Grade 1 students Zara, Tori and Claire were quick to get creative when school began last week at Wonthaggi Primary.

Starting Prep: Lynne Nicholas gave her daughter Katelin a big hug goodbye on her first day at Wonthaggi Primary School.

Fresh face: new teacher Nathan Clarke will be teaching physical education to South Gippsland Secondary College students this year.

New friends: on her first day at a new school, Charlize (centre) was taken under the wings of fellow Grade 1 students Tilly and Whitney at Wonthaggi Primary.

Smiling students: excited to begin Prep at Wonthaggi North Primary School were, clockwise from back left, Edward, Samuel, Sierra, Charlotte, Connor and Zoe. Family affair: Caleb Turton had lots of help on his first day of primary school at Korumburra with his sister, from left, Jacqueline Turton, and Vanessa and Katharine Jackson.

First day: Rani Marriott helps her sister Regan settle into Prep with mum Bec.

It takes two: twins Darcy and Lara Dizane had the bonus of starting school together and weren’t so worried about saying goodbye to mum and dad, Michael and Naomi, at Wonthaggi Primary.

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SCHOOL’s BACK, 20I3

boys, girls, big and little

Book owls: Jesseca, Beau and Ely from Mirboo North Primary School were happy to spend a few quiet minutes in their first week back at school to read their books.

Happy readers: Matthew, Harriet and Serafina were getting into their books at Mirboo North Primary School.

Literary minds: Miah Stark, Chelsea Brown and Chelsea Scott find a good book to read at Kongwak Primary School.

Fresh and new: Zoe, Finn, Scarlett and William are starting their first year of school in 2013 and were excited about getting started.

Friendly welcome: Grades 1 and 2 students welcome new teacher Nicole Buccilli at Inverloch Primary School.

Working hard: Prep students Tara, Hayley, Keelie, teacher Donna Russell, Ruby, Zara and Ryan at the back were working hard in their first week of school at Tarwin Valley Primary School.

Student teacher: Lara Trevorrow is one of the two Monash University students who will be spending time at the Mirboo North Primary School this year.

Starting out: Storm, Ella and Aaron prepare labels for their tubs at Koonwarra Village School.

Up high: fun is part of an education at Kongwak Primary School. Prep, 1 and 2 teacher Sharyn Noble and assistant Lorraine “Nanna” Reade are with students Larry Dell, Luke Sexton, Shannon Brook, Alice Dell, Shay Brown, Jack Scott, Reuben Hayman, Will Fairlie and Billy Hodges.

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Honeymooned on Great Ocean Road KATE Cossins and Scott Dowel honeymooned on the Great Ocean Road after their wedding on January 19.

Kate of Greensborough is the daughter of Ken and Jennifer Cossins of Greensborough.

Scott of Mirboo North is the son of Les and Bev Dowel of Leongatha.

The bride wore a halter neck white fitted beaded bodice with a flowing skirt and train, and carried a bridal bouquet of stunning tear drop white roses and white orchids provided by Leongatha Flower Power.

Kate was attended by friends Carly Cowper, Jessie Gibson and Lezanne WebbJohnson, and they carried

posies of white roses with scattered blue orchids.

The groom wore a three piece charcoal suit and white shirt and tie, and was attended by best man Rhys Livingston, and brothers Jason and Matt Dowel.

Kate’s cousin Jessicah O’Sullivan sang at the registry signing and for the bridal waltz.

JeremyBadcockprovided the night’s entertainment, encouraging guests to dance with his guitar music.

The couple wed at 3.30pm at Wellers at Kangaroo Ground, with celebrant Guy Gurney officiating.

The groom’s sister Mel Cameron of Framed for Life Photography captured the occasion in photos.

The couple is now living in Greensborough.

Newlyweds: Kate Cossins and Scott Dowel on their wedding day.

Sea, Europe and a suit to match Dad’s LAUREN Dinger arrived in a 1933 Alvis car to wed Tim Maurizio at Inverloch.

European travels: Lauren Dinger and Tim Maurizio wed on the shore of Anderson Inlet.

The couple married on January 20 at the Anderson Inlet Angling Club Hall.

Lauren is the daughter of Amanda Keilar of Wonthaggi, and she was assisted by maid of honour, her sister Sarah Dinger and Marni Sartori, Lucy Piper and Eden Wilson.

Tim is the son of Martine and Silvano Maurizio of Inverloch, and was accompanied by best man, his brother Rich Maurizio and James Moren, Jake Riley and

Lachie Tanner.

The bridemaids wore sage green maxi dresses while the groomsmen wore white shirts, grey pants and thongs.

Lauren and Tim’s son Cooper, who turned one four days before the wedding, wore a suit matching his father’s.

The Alvis was driven by owner Neil McAuley.

Lauren and Tim honeymooned around Europe for 15 days before returning to their Wonthaggi home.

The couple thanked celebrant Jackie Webster, their parents and Lauren’s grandparents for their hard work and help.

Want to attract attention?

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s economic development team is seeking interest from major employers, employment agencies, education groups, real estate agents and retirement

village managers who might want to help attract potential residents to the area.

The opportunity will arise from April 19 -22 at the Victorian Regional Living Expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

“We are also looking for

Leongatha Red Cross THE Leongatha Red Cross Unit held its January meeting recently but was only attended by a few members due to holidays, illness and the like.

However, the club has been busy recently collecting for the people in Tasmania who were badly affected by the bushfires.

So far, $1200 has been forwarded directly to the Tasmanian Government which is organising relief for those affected. Many thanks to those generous

people who donated.

Rosters were drawn up to deliver Meals on Wheels and to help at the Inverloch Red Cross Shop which is part of our regular program.

Some members have been on standby for emergency services with bushfires threatening.

Fortunately, no one has been called yet but Red Cross members in other areas have been extremely busy helping people at the relief centres.

Next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 28 at 10.30am at Leongatha RSL. All welcome.

ambassadors who may have moved to South Gippsland after attending last year’s expo,” coordinator Ken Fraser said.

The expo is an initiative in the Victorian Government’s strategy to drive population and investment to regional and rural Victoria and is funded by Regional Development Victoria.

The aim is to: provide Melbourne residents and businesses with information they need when considering relocating to regional and rural Victoria.

It is expected there will be 10,000 people attending the April event, with activities for children, businesses showcasing their products alongside the council displays, seminars and workshops.

Many of the visitors from last year’s expo were seeking detailed information about jobs, careers and study opportunities and were keen to meet with locals and local businesses If you, or someone you know, may be interested, please contact Kui Ung on 5662 9839.

Further information is available on our website: http://www.southgippsland. vic.gov.au and go to Business and Development

In demand: Inverloch and District Lions Club’s Australia Day barbecue will help support fire victims.

Lions heed fire plea THE Lions Club of Inverloch and District will donate $3000 towards helping landowners affected by bushfire in the Heyfield district.

The funds were raised by the club’s sausage sizzle and a one hour “gold coin” donation barbecue at the conclusion of the Inverloch RSL Australia Day ceremony.

During this event, and through the community farmers market on the Sunday of the long weekend, the Lions Club decided to seek donations towards fire relief, especially aimed at helping landowners affected by the disastrous Gippsland fires.

As a result the sausage sizzle and donations collected

amounted to nearly $3000.

Thanks to the generosity of the people at both events.

At last week’s meeting, club members decided to send $3000 to the Lions District 201V3 Need for Feed fund to assist landowners to organise animal feed for the immediate and short term needs of the affected property owners in the Heyfield district.

The Lions Club of Inverloch and District wish to thank the community for their generous support in donating money via the collection buckets during the recent Australia Day weekend in Inverloch.

In addition to this the Inverloch Lions also donated $500 to the Australian Lions Foundation fund to help with bushfire relief in Tasmania and New South Wales.

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Splitting success for Inverloch Lions THE Lions Club of Inverloch and District has taken delivery of a new wood splitter.

The 3000 PSI model is courtesy of a Bass Coast Shire Council Community Grant. The splitter cost $2300 and was supplied by Wonthaggi Mo-

torcycles and fitted to the Lions club trailer by their staff.

Previously the club hired or borrowed a wood splitter to stockpile several tonnes of firewood for their winter fundraising raffles and to meet requests for a load of firewood

for needy people.

The Lions club is appreciative of council’s support to enable them to buy the wood splitter and urges all local organisations to utilise the Community Grant scheme to acquire equipment.

Here you go: Townsend Ward Councillor Jordan Crugnale (second from left) officially presents the Inverloch and District Lions Club with their new wood splitting machine. She is with Lions Club president Geoff Cole, prospective Lion Adrian Marriner, and Lions Helen Cole and Neil Everitt.

Milpara Community House news PAINTING and Drawing. Bob Hickman is a well known local artist and Milpara Community House is pleased to be able to offer members of the community the opportunity to learn or extend their painting and drawing skills through a six week course starting Tuesday, February 19, between 1pm and 4pm.

A list of materials needed to undergo this course is available from the Milpara office during business hours Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm. Places in this course are limited so please get in early with your enrolment. ***** Are you a member, committee member or board member of a not for profit organisation? Do you know your responsibilities and requirements under the Associations Incorporation Act, or would you or your club benefit from an increase in your understanding of this legislation? Chris Childs from Consumer Affairs Victoria is presenting a free information session at Milpara Community House, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra on Tuesday, March 26, 7 pm to 9pm ***** A small but lively

group of blokes enjoyed their first meeting of the year last Friday and they would like to invite other blokes from the community to come along and have a cuppa and a chat.

For more information about this informal weekly men’s discussion group, please contact Colin Hardy on 5655 2510 ***** Go Online: A StartUp Guide for Business is a session being held at Milpara, 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday, February 27.

This session is supported by the South Gippsland Shire Council and Small Business Victoria and is being offered to assist small business to get up to date information about taking your business online. For further information and enrolment please contact Sandra or Jenni at Milpara on 5655 2524. ***** Two sessions will be held at Milpara on improving skills with digital

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Nature Parks is first class PHILLIP Island Nature Parks has received the international Green Flag Award in the program’s inaugural year in Australia and New Zealand.

Top gong: Phillip Island Nature Parks has received an international Green Flag Award.

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago February 15, 1983 MEENIYAN was one of the hardest hit towns in South Gippsland when the state was lashed by high winds on Tuesday afternoon. The town’s power was cut off for some hours when a tree fell across the powerlines in the main street. A power pole was snapped at the base but the high tension wires kept it from falling across the road.

10 yearss ago February 11, 2003 THIS weekend will see the most important show ever in Leongatha, as it marks the 100th year of the event. No lesser personage than the Governor of Victoria himself, Mr John Landy, will officially open the show. The organisers have been working on the planning for this one for almost three years.

5 years ago February 12, 2008 AFTER decades as South Gippsland’s afternoon delight, The Great Southern Star is now part of the breakfast menu. The Star will now be available on Tuesdays from 8am in Leongatha, with other major centres receiving their weekly edition shortly afterwards.

THE Grand Ridge Rail Trail officially reopened on Friday, after it was severely impacted by the January 2009 Delburn Complex fire. Morwell MLA Russell Northe cut the ribbon at one of two 66 metre steel span bridges installed along the trail. The two bridges are a hallmark of the trail according to Mr Northe.

******* *******

******* ******* VISITING rider, Victorian pro sprint champion Phillip Sawyer thrilled the crowd at the cycling at Leongatha on Friday night with some spectacular racing. But it was local rider, David McFarlane, who proved once again that he can match it with the top riders after his brilliant win in the wheelrace final.

1 year ago February 14, 2012

THE value of real estate in Leongatha’s CBD broke new ground last Friday when $381,000 was paid for the former Leongatha Kindergarten site on the corner of Michael Place and Smith Street. Four determined bidders pushed the price well beyond its modest reserve price.

NINE apple pie cooks gathered in Kelly’s Bakery at Korumburra on Friday afternoon to be judged as part of the local show. The judge Miranda Sharp was looking for good flavour and technique. The way each cook makes an apple pie reflects part of their personality, according to Miranda.

THE former Shire of Korumburra building could be demolished to make way for a supermarket complex. South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Warren Raabe used the opening of Korumburra’s Rotary Art Show on Friday night to announce council had fielded an offer to buy the building.

The Green Flag Award is an international award which assesses the quality of parks across a number of categories, including safety, quality of facilities, management of the environment and historical features, and as great places for people to visit.

One of only 12 Green Flag Award recipients across Australia and New Zealand, the Nature Parks is well known for its leadership in environmental and heritage conservation.

Matthew Jackson, CEO of Phillip Island Nature Parks, expressed pride in receiving the award. “We are delighted to have been successful in attaining the Green Flag Award for Phillip Island Nature Parks,” he said.

“The award recognises the quality of our visitor services, our efforts in environmental management and conservation, and our engagement with the local community.”

David Clarke, CEO of Parks Forum, the Green Flag accreditation agency, congratulated Phillip Island Nature Parks on attaining the award and said that it should consider itself alongside some of the world’s highest quality parks.

“It’s great to see Phillip Island Nature Parks formally recognised on the world stage. Local visitors, as well as national and international tourists, can be sure that they will be visiting a great park,” he stated.

photography. The dates of these sessions are Wednesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 13 between 11am and 2pm.

If you would like to enrol for this course, please contact coordinator Sandra Webster or assistant coordinator Jenni Keerie as soon as possible to ensure your place in this popular course. ***** Noelle Walker is a new tutor at Milpara Community House and she brings some very creative works and skills. Beading Techniques commences on Wednesday, February 27, 7pm to 9.30pm and Needlework Technique commences on Wednesday, February 13, 7pm to 9.30pm. If you would like to call in to the office during business hours we can show you the examples and complete your enrolment at the same time.

Don’t miss out. This is an opportunity to learn how to make some lovely items.

A VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION

Bill makes a beautiful salad dressing – at least that's what I tell him, so he does actually make it! He's laughing over my shoulder. And the sucker thinks he makes the best mayonnaise.

Now girls, teach him something and then tell him he's brilliant, and you'll get him doing some of the cooking.

But truthfully it is delicious, and he has the most fabulous patch of lettuce of all kinds, along with a big pot of basil, which he picks fresh every night for salad with dinner. Secret mens' business.

BILL'S SALAD DRESSING Into a jar place : 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon garlic oil (see below) 1 teaspoon walnut or macadamia nut oil teaspoon sugar a good pinch (or a nice pinch if you like) of salt juice of half a lemon a little ground black pepper 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon red balsamic vinegar Screw on the cap and shake vigorously.

Garlic oil: Chop several cloves of garlic and place in a mortar and pestle with a teaspoon each of salt and sugar. Grind and leave 10 minutes, until the salt and sugar have rendered the mixture moist. Place in a jar and top with about 1 cup extra virgin olive oil. Wash out the mortar remnants with a little oil and add to the jar.

Screw on the cap, shake and leave a couple of days. This can be topped up as required, and is great to cook with as well as in salad dressing.

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Preps set off at St Joe’s GETTING used to school life is never easy but for the Prep class at St Joseph’s Primary School in Korumburra it’s getting easier every day.

RYLAN John-Paul Watson was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on January 30 to Correna White and Jamie Watson of Inverloch. Rylan is a brother to Georgia.

The students are smiling and are settling into the routine well. The class of 23 happy young students are enjoying school and learning under Mrs Emily Sherriff.

EMMA Mary Murphy was born on January 31 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. She is the first child for Gerard and Frances of Leongatha.

Hitting the books: Cecily and Mackenna were getting up close with their drawing in their Prep class at St Joseph’s Primary School in Korumburra.

AYDEN Jack Hargreaves was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on January 4 to Carly and Jarrod Hargreaves of Wonthaggi. He is a brother for Matthias.

TRISTAN Kade Michael Bickell was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on January 23 to Jacqueline Hofman-Bickell and Michael Bickell of Leongatha.

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Surfing’s swell for mums too MUMS too are taking to the waves and having a ball at Inverloch Surf Beach with the surfing mothers group.

Formed in 2009 by Inverloch mums Lucy Cousens and Geraldine Archibald, the Swell Mamas group has encouraged more than 100 mums from all around South Gippsland to bring children down to the beach and hit the waves.

The group shares the waves and child care, and provides a safe, healthy and fun environment for the mums and children, where everyone can have some fun and fitness.

Every Friday morning or afternoon, the group meets on the beach and all mothers are welcome.

Mothers come from

Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Cape Paterson, Fish Creek, Leongatha and last Friday Drouin mum Kate Smith joined the group.

Kate said she heard about the Swell Mamas group about two years ago and was interested but it took her a while to get up the courage to give the surfing mothers group a go.

As Geraldine and Lucy will tell you, many of the mothers like Kate have never been on a surf board before.

Many have taken to the sport and gone on to bigger waves in other areas and some have even started successful careers coaching surfing with local instructor and surf school operator Shane Hogan.

The group is supportive and encouraging, and provides equipment and

boards if mothers do not have their own.

There are 15 qualified surf bronze certificate holders in the group and 10 level one surf coaches.

Safety is always a priority.

All mothers are welcome, whether experienced or not. The next session will be held at the Inverloch Surf Beach Friday, February 15 at 4.30pm, when teenage children can attend and fathers will help mind children while the mums hit the waves.

For those looking for a bit more of a social time, on the following Friday there is a morning session with a civilized coffee to start at 9.30am and then down to the beach at 10.30am.

For more information check out the website www.swellmamas.org.

Just swell: Inverloch surfing mothers group founders Lucy Cousens and Geraldine Archibald and front, member Megan Donohue, were joined by a big group of mothers and children last Friday for the Swell Mamas morning session at the Inverloch Surf Beach.

Kinder draws out creativity CHILDREN came together for their first full day at Leongatha’s Hassett Street Preschool on Friday.

They are now undertaking an

average of 15 hours of kindergarten a week and coping well, according to teacher Jodie McGannon.

Hassett Street is hosting 50 four to five year old children while fellow preschool, Allora, has 20 three

Artists in making: painting away were Samuel Johnson (front) and Shem Hogarth (back).

year old kids and 31 four year olds.

Boys and girls were enjoying indoor activities when The Star visited, to help them feel comfortable and confident in the surrounds.

What a mess!: Taylor Hillis (left) and Emma Oellermann (right) find fun in slime.

Fishing fun at the Prom Surfing mums: Robyn Gow, Lucy Cousens and Sally Anderson, all of Inverloch, hit the waves at the surf beach on Friday for the Swell Mamas get together.

Water main breaks SOUTH Gippsland Water repaired a large main break in the Leongatha system recently.

The break occurred in the afternoon of January 29 in Long Street.

The break was quite extensive and was a blow out of a cast iron main. Water was turned off from 2.15pm to 6.25pm on the day and many reports have been received by the corporation of dirty water within the township water supply system.

Large main breaks and bursts led to a scouring of water mains.

Due to the size of the break and the vicinity of the break being near a large trunk/supply main, the velocity of the water as it gushed out of the break, dragged with it any sediment that had built up and clung to the inside of the pipe work.

These larger flows dislodge sediments which then mix with the water and move around within the system, potentially leading to discoloured or dirty water being experienced by a number of South Gippsland Water’s Leongatha customers.

Immediately once the burst was fixed, South Gippsland Water started a flushing

regime to flush all hydrants within the township.

Whilst the break occurred in Long Street, the dirty water may move and be experienced anywhere within the system, until it can be flushed out. Despite flushing efforts, dirty water may be experienced in Leongatha for up to two days after the incident.

If customers are experiencing continued dirty water, please call South Gippsland Water’s Customer Service Team on 1300 851 636 to notify of any problems.

South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said: “South Gippsland Water would like to thank customers and residents of Leongatha for their patience as we worked to rectify the break and clear out the lines. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this break has caused.”

The current dry weather conditions, whilst putting pressure on water storages also puts pressure on underground assets.

As the ground dries out and moves, this can lead to more occurrences of underground pipes and mains bursting.

WHAT better way to enjoy the Australia Day long weekend than good old fashioned fishing at the Prom, and better yet how to do it sustainably!

Parks Victoria and Fishcare Victoria, a community-based nongovernment organisation promoting responsible and sustainable recreational fishing, joined forces for the Australia Day weekend to deliver a series of fishing workshops at Tidal River at Wilsons Promontory Na-

tional Park.

Jenny Allitt, East Gippsland Fishcare facilitator, along with four volunteers delivered the programs that provided a fantastic opportunity for the parks’ visitors to get involved.

The weekend was a huge success, with all four sessions fully booked and close to 160 people attending, including children and adults.

The hands-on workshops covered fish identification, proper casting, knot tying, measuring catch, pest species, correct handling and release

of fish, regulations and many had the opportunity to learn to fish for the first time.

Parks Victoria’s marine summer ranger Shannon Hurley said: “It was a fun-filled couple of days for all involved and a great way to enjoy fishing at the Prom in a sustainable, safe and interactive way.

All participants received a copy of the latest recreational fishing guide, measuring rulers, information brochures and plenty of smiles.

Fishing tips: Fishcare Victoria volunteer Anya Cardilini instructs a young angler in the finer points of catching a fish.

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Koala fans needed ANYONE interested in learning how to spot, monitor and help koalas in South Gippsland is invited to attend a free workshop run by the South Gippsland Landcare Network.

The workshop will be held in the evening on Wednesday, February 27 at Ruby Hall and is suitable for both adults and children.

The workshop aims to inform attendees how they can assist the genetically unique Strzelecki koala, one of the most important populations of koala in Victoria.

Members of a team from Monash University will speak on how the community can help map the genetic variability in koalas by collecting koala scats.

The South Gippsland Landcare Network will also speak on how the community can help with their citizen ecologist program by adding koala

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sightings to their online mapping tool.

Importantly, attendees will also learn how to identify a sick or injured koala and what to do in these circumstances.

Anyone who cannot make it to the workshop, but is still interested in assisting koalas can simply log onto the website (www. fosk.org.au), and record where they have seen koalas, what the koala was doing and how it looked. You can also upload a photo of your koala sighting.

The mapping tool is part of the four year Friends of Strzelecki Koala Habitat for Life project which aims to improve koala habitat in the Strzelecki Ranges through strategic onground works on private properties across South Gippsland, as well as increase public awareness of the importance of this population through an extensive education and citizen ecology program.

This allows the South Gippsland Landcare Network an opportunity to not only see where koalas are, but also how the distribution of koalas is changing as more revegetation and remnant protection projects take place.

This information will then be fed into the Victorian Biodiversity Atlas and contribute to a better overall picture of koalas in Victoria.

Hunting and habitat loss caused koala numbers across Victoria to dwindle in the late 19th century.

In order to combat this, koalas were moved by government agencies from populations with a very low genetic diversity on Phillip and French islands to the rest of state.

For more information or to contribute your sightings of a koala in South Gippsland go to www. fosk.org.au. Please RSVP to the evening for catering purposes to 5662 5759.

Unique animal: South Gippsland Landcare Network is seeking reports of Strzelecki koalas.

Land of milk and money YOU don’t need to own the farm to have a financially rewarding career in dairy.

The monetary opportunities available from dairying will be one of the key messages from the latest Churn Milk Into Money workshops.

Two-day “live-in” events will be held at Inverloch in late February and Traralgon in early March.

The events are open to any young and enthusiastic people in the dairy industry, although numbers are limited to around 15 for each venue on a first-come, first-serve basis.

GippsDairy’s Young Dairy Development Program will manage the program.

Funding has been provided by GippsDairy, Gardiner Foundation and Regional Development Australia, which will help keep the cost to just $75 per participant, including meals and accommodation.

YDDP Gippsland co-ordinator Irene Baker said the workshops are for people who see dairying as a viable career option that can help them accumulate wealth and reach the lifestyle goals they want.

“We want to get across that a career in dairy is a great alternative to many other jobs,” she said.

“Good farm managers are making six figure wages, so you don’t need to head to the Western Australian mines to be making the big dollars.”

Features of this year’s programs will include: • money management; • balancing financial and physical risk; • deciding between sharefarming, ownership, leasing or remaining an employee; • making better daily and life decisions, and

• increasing profits and growing assets.

A special feature of this year’s program will be follow-up visits by farm consultants in the months after the Churn Milk Into Money sessions.

In a bonus for participants, highly respected on-farm consultant John Mulvany will lead the program.

A previous Churn Milk Into Money participant, Aaron Thomas, said he would encourage any young farmer trying to get a break into the industry to do the course.

“It should be compulsory for people who are stuck in a rut. This can help you go down the next path to management, leasing or share farming,” he said.

“I would recommend it ‘til the cows come home.”

Aaron, who now manages a 400 cow farm at Won Wron, said the small groups and focused attitude meant participants came away with invaluable information on how to be smarter and more efficient participants in the industry.

“It was absolutely fantastic. The conversation related to everyone in the room and it was very much hands-on over the two days,” he said.

GippsDairy executive officer Dr Danielle Auldist said Churn Milk Into Money makes a real difference to the lives and careers of young farmers.

“GippsDairy is pleased to support this event as it helps turn the dreams of talented and passionate young dairy farmers into reality,” she said.

The events will be held at Inverloch on February 26-27 and Traralgon on March 5-6.

Anyone interested in attending should contact Irene Baker on 5624 3900 or email: yddpgipps@gippsdairy.com.au

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Husqvarna going strong at JSL JARED Lovie of JSL Light Engine Repairs in Leongatha is ecstatic with the way things have gone since the business became a Husqvarna specialist dealer a few months ago.

Not content with being Gippsland’s largest rideon lawnmower dealer, through Husqvarna JSL Light Engine Repairs has added a massive range of chainsaws, blowers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, push mowers and other products to the range.

Due to the unprecedented success of chainsaw sales, Husqvarna has supplied JSL with an unreal price on a chainsaw, the 236 model priced at just $249.

Since running the special, Jared said the store has been inundated with orders and they were going out the door at a rapid rate.

Fortunately JSL has managed to secure an extra “shipment” of the

saw and the price of $249 stands for a bit longer. But hurry in, at these prices they won’t last! Usually priced at $399 the offer also includes a free fuel can. A two year Husqvarna warranty also applies.

As South Gippsland’s only authorised Husqvarna dealer, JSL now carries one of the biggest and most reputable names in the world in light engine equipment supplies.

“We’ve been able to purchase chainsaws, blowers and brushcutters in bulk to allow us to offer very competitive prices,” Jared said.

“Since taking on the Husqvarna dealership we’ve enjoyed a great response from customers.

We have also been able to assist in supplying Husqvarna products to local sporting clubs for auction and fund raisers, which has been a bonus.

“It’s no secret that Husqvarna had been looking for a specialist dealer for some time. We were offered the dealership

CLEARING SALE A/C S & M MILLETT (Property Sold) 140 ROUGHEAD RD, LEONGATHA SOUTH

FRIDAY FEB 22 AT 10.30AM

Huge range: Jared Lovie of JSL Light Engine Repairs pictured with some of the huge Husqvarna range which includes a scoop purchase of 236 chainsaws for just $249. some time ago but decided at the time to wait, renovate the shop and meet all the criteria to become a specialist dealer, to better service the people of South Gippsland.

“So far it has been a positive move as we are able to offer deals like the

$249 chainsaw, which is only available to selected dealers.”

The deals not only extend to chainsaws but the whole range, including Husqvarna riders and brushcutters with unbelievable savings across the board.

For more information about the Husqvarna range of chainsaws, mowers and other power equipment, see South Gippsland’s only authorised Husqvarna dealer, JSL Light Engine Repairs at 48 Yarragon Road, Leongatha or phone 5662 3933.

M/F 148 tractor multi power cab (72-73 model); M/F 148 tractor (suitable for parts); 1964 Dodge truck with 12ft tray; 12ft stock crate; 400ltr Silvan spray unit with boom & hand wand; Jarrett 6ft slasher; Ferguson post hold digger; 9 Tyne scarifier; 12ft steel roller; Sunshine (sundrill) 14 disc seeder (super &seeder box); 1924 Sunshine 12 hoe drill; Stihl farm boss chainsaw; EPA generator; pressure cleaner; 2 ¼ hp electric motor; 3 hp BTH electric motor; 12 ton Nelson pellet silo; 300 gal round milk vat; Myttons hot water service (old); milk shed compressor; hay ring; large qty 6 x 1 ½ H.W timber (suit stock yards); qty S.H roofing iron; qty spouting (new); 600 treated droppers; railway iron 4 x 24ft, 5 x 15ft 16 x 7ft; farm gates 4x 12ft; 2 x 20ft box section steel; assorted timber; 2 x calf feeders; steel work bench & vice; qty drill bits, spanners & tools; 5 electric fence reels; electric fence equipment; wheel barrow; wire strainers; extension ladder; 4 coils barb wire; qty horse gear; qty old machinery (scrap steel); Kelvinator chest deep freezer; kitchen cabinet; qty sundry items too numerous to mention.

Outside vendors: Duetz-Fahr 5.2 mtr tedder rake, hydraulic fold; square bale feed out; manure sprinkler; poly plough; 80 bales 5x4 pasture hay

TERMS: Strictly cash or cheque on day of sale. Photo ID registration applies.

Outside vendors welcome

Landmark Leongatha 5662 2291 Glenn Wright 0439 622 245 Tom Browne 0417 493 263

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Heavy grassies appeal Store sale Thursday February 7 Total yarding: 748.

Steers: Y Nicholson, Rosedale, 9 x $805; K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim, 4 x $755; F.S. Wilson, Nerrena, 2 x $740; R.F. & V.M. Dowel, Leongatha South, 21 x $725; R.J. McKenzie, Leongatha, 20 x $725; L.P. Crockett, Tarwin, 2 x $724.

Heifers: K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim, 2 x $925; Romano Produce, Thorpdale, 1 x $620; F.S. Wilson, Nerrena, 1 x $620; T.I. & A.C. James, Welshpool, 2 x $605; N.R. & L.J. Andrews, Mirboo North, 8 x $600; N.R. & A. Nuttall, Toora, 2 x $600.

Cows: S. & J. Dobinson, Gembrook, 10 x $845; M. Row, Korumburra, 1 x $350.

Cows and calves: K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim, 1 x $1225; N. Bond, Yinnar, 13 x $800; T. & M. Lashkarav, Yarragon, 1 x $795; A. & E. Thomaidis, Tarwin, 5 x $780; R. & J. Richards, Foster, 1 x $540; Rural Operations Group P/L, Yinnar, 3 x $300.

A larger field of buyers showed stronger interest with most categories recording price increases.

Most yearling grass steers were heavy weights and sold firm on the best. Most yearling grass heifers were in D3 condition and sold to a dearer trend, mostly around 15c/kg.

Grown steers and bullocks were 8c to 12c/kg dearer on the best C muscle lines and mixed on the secondary D muscle drafts.

Grown empty heifers were strongly sought after with the good three score drafts gaining 11c to 17c/kg on the back of a better quality offering.

Friesian manufacturing steers gained 6c, while the best of the crossbred portion lifted 11c/kg. Heavy weight cows were 1c to 5c dearer on most sales while the light weights gained 7c to 17c/kg.

Heavy weight C muscle bulls lifted 18c to 23c/kg.

Most yearling grass steers sold from 167c to 186c/kg.

Most yearling grass heifers made between 132c and 166c/kg. C muscle grown

steers sold between 177c and 185c/kg. C muscle bullocks made from 165c to 187c/kg.

C muscle heavy weight bullocks sold from 163c to 178c/ kg. Plainer shaped D muscle grown steers and bullocks made between 148c and 175c/ kg. Most grown empty heifers sold between 130c and 163c/ kg.

Friesian manufacturing steers made from 121c to 133c with the crossbred portion 138c to 168c/kg on most sales. Plain condition 1 score and light weight dairy cows sold from 65c to 106c/kg.

Good condition two and three score heavy weight dairy cows made between 113c and 124c/kg. Plain condition one and two score beef cows sold between 82c and 120c/kg.

Good condition three and four score heavy weight beef cows made from 118c to 128c/kg.

Heavy weight bulls sold from 112c to 134c/kg.

The next sale draw February 13: 1. Rodwells, 2. SEJ, 3. Elders, 4. Alex Scott, 5. Landmark, 6. David Phelan.

Wednesday, February 6 BULLOCKS 14 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 3 F. & B. Stahl, Leongatha South 1 Doweldar, Kongwak 10 P.M. Van Kuyk, Wonga Wonga 14 P. & B. Fox, Hazelwood 13 P.G. & M.E. McPherson Leongatha Sth

608kg 555kg 560kg 607kg 625kg 645kg

186.6 186.2 186.2 185.2 185.0 185.0

$1136.00 $1033.00 $1042.72 $1125.09 $1156.25 $1193.25

STEERS 1 R.G., A.M. & C.A. Reiske, Boolarra 375kg 190.0 $712.50 1 G.L. & M.L. Tuckett, Leongatha 375kg 190.0 $712.50 8 F. & B. Stahl, Leongatha South 498kg 186.2 $928.67 1 A.F. & E.J. Pickering, Nerrena 520kg 184.2 $957.84 1 R.S. & J.M. Smith, Woranga 510kg 182.2 $929.22 3 K.L. & G.J. Marshman, Leongatha 513kg 182.0 $934.27 COWS 1 P.G. Mancarella, Mirboo North 645kg 128.0 $825.60 6 Bergamin Pastoral Co, Trafalgar 656kg 128.0 $840.53 4 T.E. & A.M. Shandley, Koorooman 571kg 128.0 $731.20 4 R.A. & Y.E. Densley, Mirboo North 582kg 128.0 $745.60 1 A. & T. Ronalds, Tarwin Lower 625kg 128.0 $800.00 4 L.M.B. Timmins P/L, Meeniyan 573kg 128.0 $734.40 HEIFERS 7 A. Wilkin, Boolarra South 310kg 175.6 $544.36 5 G.L. & M.L. Tuckett, Leongatha 342kg 175.0 $598.36 1 S. & D. Curtis, Korumburra 275kg 169.0 $464.75 2 J. Thorp, Tarwin South 315kg 166.6 $524.79 10 Hengstberger/Lloyd, Dumbalk Nth 487kg 166.2 $810.23 2 M. Groves, Alberton West 380kg 165.0 $627.00 BULLS 1 K.D. Ball, A.I. Gilbert & Son, Bass 835kg 134.0 $1118.90 1 Sheer Bros., Mirboo North 1120kg 132.6 $1485.12 1 C.J. & P.A. McGannon, Fish Creek 615kg 132.0 $811.80 1 L.M.B. Timmins P/L, Meeniyan 610kg 130.6 $796.66 1 G.L. & Y.M. Humprey, Allambee 930kg 130.0 $1209.00 1 D. MacLeod, Welshpool 1150kg 130.0 $1495.00

TURN FARM WASTE INTO FERTILISER Thursday February 21, 11am

A Ruralco Partner

HILL VALLEY HOLSTEINS BEST OF THE BEST SALE Monday 4th March at 12 Noon On farm - Bena - Kongwak Road, Kongwak

70 Super High 70 Genetic Merit Lots a/c R & H Perrett and invited vendors Selling: 13 Tremendous young cows 19 Fantastic joined heifers 33 Amazing unjoined heifers 1 Pick of flush, due mid March • Selling daughter of 2012 IDW Grand Champion • Selling daughter of # 1 ASI cow in Australia @ +427 • Cows sell with ASI to + 277 • 16 sell from dams over + 200 ASI • Several selling from dams class EX Sires include: Numero Uno, Man-O-Man, Roumare, Altaross, Super, Jetfinn, Informer, Donante, Medallion, Delsanto, Lionhart, Fever, Windbrook, Atwood, Aftershock, Sid, Bolton, Shottle, Gerard & So much more !!

Features many with 10 or more gens of EX & VG. The Breeds Best Families.

• Loads selling with Bull Dam potential.

Catalogues available please contact DLS office 03 9338 9259

537 Inverloch-Venus Bay Rd, Inverloch

Vendors - R & H Perrett 0409 574 406

PLANNING A SHELTER BELT? HAVE A STEEP GULLY TO PLANT OUT? LOOKING TO IMPROVE WATER & PASTURE QUALITY?

Q & A with Gerhard Grasser, AgriSolutions.

Demonstration of compost making.

Envirogain specialises in revegetation works which can add value to your property and provide many significant long term benefits to farmland.

BBQ Lunch by Pound Creek CFA

Call Simon Harrick on 0434 880 618 for a free quote, or visit www.envirogain.com.au ENV3210001

RSVP BY FEBRUARY 19

Guest vendors - C & M Gleeson, Elm Banks.

S & B Robertson, Southern Star.

A & S Mackie, Burn Brae.

S & J Mills, Jet Star Terms are cash or cheque on day of sale or settlement by your Agent - Letter of Introductions MUST be provided AUS5200002

THERE were approximately 300 trade and 1600 grown cattle penned.

David Walker Mob 0419 343 307 Email: dhwalker1@bigpond.com

Brian Leslie 0418 365 934 Andrew Mackie 0419 595 932 Luke Russell 0408 313 815

Ph: (03) 9338 9259 PO Box 462, Tullamarine Business Centre, Tullamarine VIC 3043 www.dairylivestockservices.com.au

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BAG A BARGAIN in The Star!

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BAR FRIDGE. Samsung, works fine. $50.

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ROUND HAY BALE CARRIER. Suit red Fergie etc. Homemade. Works well. $45.

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TWO VICTA LAWN EDGERS. $50.

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TWO RYOBI BLOWER VACS, electric. $50. Ph. 5672 2744.

GOLF SHOES. Ladies size 7UK. White/tan. Brand new, never worn. $40.

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BARBECUE, four burner with hood/cover on stand. Good cond. $50.

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RABBIT HUTCH. As new condition. Two levels. $50. Ph. 0409 641 300.

XBOX 360 HAND CONTROLLER. White.

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DESK. Pine. 4 drawers. $30. Ph. 0429 688 206.

TAP SHOES. Bloch. Tan. Barely used. Size 10½. $40. Ph. 0429 688 206.

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BREAD MAKER. Breville. Barely used.

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HOSPITALITY COURSE UNIFORM. Size 10. $30. Ph. 5664 3113.

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LEAF BLOWER. Ryobi. Adjustable. $50.

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KIDS K’NEX. 3-7 years. brightly coloured pieces. Carry case/building base. With

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TV CABINET. Large. Corner. Pine. Storage shelves. $20. Ph. 0400 660 321.

CARPET UNDERLAY. As new. Enough to do 2 standard rooms. $30. Ph. 0439 341 094.

CANDELABRA. Wrought iron. Holds 5 candles. Stands approx 80cm tall. $20. Ph. 0439 341 094.

OUTDOOR TABLE & CHAIRS. Round glass top. Six chairs. Good condition. $50. Ph. 5662 3436 after 6pm.

BOOK OF RACING CAR CRASHES. ‘And they walk away’. New. Poster size. $5. Ph. 0439 341 094.

TODDLER SWING. Fisher Price. $15. Ph. 0439 341 094.

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BABY CAR SEAT. As new. $50. Ph. 0413 452 686.

LAWN EDGER. Motorised. $50. Ph. 0428 622 996.

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CHILD’S ROCKING CHAIR. Good condition. $40. Ph. 5658 1223 after 6pm.

FISH TANK. 600mm length x 380mm wide.

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XBOX 360 HAND CONTROLLER. White.

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OLD POTTERY POT. 1 gallon stone ware earthenware. In excellent condition. $45 Ph. 5662 5141.

4 WHEEL WALKER. Red. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0438 572 214.

LADIES SHOES. Hush Puppies. Walking shoes. 39 (7). $15. Ph. 0438 572 214.

WARDROBE. 4’Wide x 6’High. 6 draws one side, hanging space the other. Good condition. $35. Ph. 0437 115 227.

ANTIQUE DECORATIVE TOAST FORKS. Three. One copper. 2 Brass. $30 for 3. Ph. 0407 552 755.

DOG KENNEL. Brewery Beer Barrel converted into a dog kennel $25. Ph. 5668 1571.

NISSAN 4x4 WHEEL & TYRE. 31x10 R 15.

Good spare. $30. Ph. 5662 2518.

VARIOUS GOMUS. 34. Plus collector tin.

Series 1-3. Some rare, glitter & gel. As new. $30. Ph. 5674 3535.

K’NEX BUILDING SET. One ten models. 5-7 years. Carry case and manual included complete. $20. Ph. 5674 3535.

TOY BOX, wooden, lift-up lid, blue. 900 x350mm. Exc. cond. $25. Ph. 5658 1443.

DRAFTSMAN’S TABLE. Light coloured timber, 800 x 1200mm. $25.

Ph. 5658 1443.

TWO DOLLS. 18” high. One bride, one bridesmaid. New. $15 each.

Ph. 5655 1792 AH. COFFEE TABLE. Hardwood, exc. cond.

Danish style, 122 x 26 x 45. $40.

Ph. 0407 552 755.

SECURITY DOOR. Aluminium, 2nd hand.

White. No key. $45.

Ph. 0413 060 875.

Advertisements must be received at The Star by Friday 12 noon *The Star reserves the right to refuse any advertisement PRIVATE ADVERTISEMENTS ONLY - NO BUSINESSES Max. 2 advs. per week - Single phone number for contact NOTE: No advertisements for animals, birds or fish accepted

MAXIMUM 15 WORDS STAR OFFICE - 36 McCARTIN STREET, LEONGATHA EMAIL : bagabargain@thestar.com.au

OR PHONE :

5662 5555

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situations vacant

WOORAYL LODGE INC. POSITIONS VACANT EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Woorayl Lodge Aged Care Inc. is seeking expressions of interest for the following positions:

RN Div 1

- Permanent Part Time approximately sixteen (16) hours per week and relieving duties.

Experience in Aged Care an advantage.

Cook/Cook’s Assistant - Permanent Part Time and relieving. Ability to work as part of a team and cover a variety of shifts important. Food handling qualification and experience preferred, but not essential.

Applicants please forward resumé to the Manager at Woorayl Lodge, 71 McCartin Street, Leongatha, which must also include a current National Police Certificate.

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situations vacant

Resorts Are you looking to further your hospitality career with a reputable company? If you answered yes, read on!!

Currently in the midst of a large expansion of the Food & Beverage facilities, RACV Inverloch Resort will boast a stunning full scale bar, along with the new conference and functions room facilities with panoramic ocean views.

Food & Beverage Attendants (Flexible Part Time Roles up to 30 hours) Successful applicants must satisfy the following criteria: • Previous experience in a busy restaurant / bistro • Ability to build rapport with all members and guests • A positive attitude and a passion for great customer service • Excellent personal presentation

Kitchen Attendant – 12 month Maternity Cover (Flexible Part Time Role up to 30 hours)

DIABETES EDUCATOR 0.4 EFT Permanent Part-time

An experienced and credentialed Registered Nurse or Health Professional with skills and qualifications in Diabetes Education is sought for the above position.

This position will receive support and preceptorship from GSHS’s credentialed Clinical Nurse Consultants.

This is an opportunity to practise advanced clinical skills in Diabetes Education and management. A sound knowledge base and practice of chronic disease management is a requirement for this position. Salary and classification is commensurate with experience and qualifications and the relevant award.

The successful candidate is required to provide a current police record check, working with children check and must be a holder of a current Victorian driver’s licence.

Application kits and position descriptions are available from our website at www.gshs.com.au or by contacting Jodie Duckworth on 5667 5664.

Confidential enquiries are invited and should be made to Judy Abbey, Director of Community Services on 5667 5642 or via email judy.abbey@gshs.com.au.

Applications addressing the selection criteria and listing recent and relevant professional development undertaken should be addressed to: Judy Abbey Director of Community Services Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953 Applications close: Friday 1st of March, 2013 at 5pm

Process Operators We are a growing Australian based company which produces a range of premium dairy products.

Full time vacancies are available for self-motivated individuals looking for the opportunity to become involved in a team environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining production processes and ensuring the equipment is running efficiently with production targets being achieved with minimal wastage. You must have the ability and drive to become multi-skilled and be adaptable in a challenging work environment. A high level of housekeeping and hygiene standards is essential along with a personal commitment to health and safety.

Participation in related training and compliance with HACCP and environmental requirements is essential.

The successful applicant will have: • Effective communication skills • Strong problem solving skills • The ability to work with minimal supervision • A good mechanical understanding • The flexibility to work rotating shifts.

• Ability and enthusiasm for a career path into a supervisory role preferred.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via email to: Helena@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: 21st February 2013

Successful applicants must satisfy the following criteria: • Ability to maintain a clean and hygienic work environment • Ability to work well within the team • Ensure OHS procedures are followed • Strong organisation and time management skills To be considered for these roles, you must be available to work weekdays, evenings and weekends on a 7 day rotating roster up to 30 hours per week.

If the above sounds like you, please apply via: www.racv.com.au/careers Applications close Friday 22nd February, 2013.

RACV will conduct a criminal background check on applicants subject to current legislation.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST Grade Two (Limited tenure, 0.42 EFT) Maternity Leave Cover

An opportunity has become available for a grade 2 physiotherapist with relevant clinical experience to join our progressive and committed physiotherapy team.

With the capacity and clinical scope to manage a variety of caseloads across inpatient, outpatient, residential care and community-based teams, job satisfaction, clinical variety and career development is a given.

As an enthusiastic, committed physiotherapist you will: • Provide exceptional service delivery in the physiotherapy department • Have the capacity to further develop your clinical skills in specialist areas • Provide support and supervision to junior staff and students • Have a particular interest in women’s health • Have a positive can do attitude • Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team • Like the challenge of a variety of caseloads • Enjoy gaining knowledge and continually improving clinical practice.

GSHS also offers a comprehensive staff support program including education and mentoring support, orientation program and employee assistant programs. Salary packaging is also available to all permanent staff including the rural and remote housing benefit. A satisfactory police check and working with children check is required.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Vivian Carroll on 5654 2701 or via email: vivian. carroll@gshs.com.au.

To apply for this position please download and complete the Application Kit located on our website at www.gshs.com.au and return it no later than Wednesday, 27th February, 2013 to: Daniel Smith Director of Ambulatory Care Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA 3953

Email your stories editorial@thestar.com.au

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situations vacant

INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION OFFICER An opportunity exists for you to join our dynamic investment and finance team.

The position would suit an individual who is interested in seeking a professional career in the finance industry whilst undertaking tertiary studies part time on the job.

Initial tasks will involve data recording, liaising with clients, portfolio monitoring, reconciling accounts and banking, as well as general administration duties amongst other things.

The ideal applicant would demonstrate excellent communication abilities, proficient computer skills, a diligent work ethic and be meticulously presented.

Applications close Friday, February 15, 2013.

Please forward your resumé and references to info@gippsreal.net.au or address to: Gippsreal Ltd P.O. Box 575 LEONGATHA 3953

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situations vacant

Advertising Consultant IMMEDIATE START 3 days per week The Star requires an enthusiastic individual to work in our advertising sales department.

A background in sales and customer service would be an advantage.

Apply in writing to: Manager, Tony Giles on email tony@thestar.com.au Applications close Friday, February 22 Enquiries on 5662 2294

WILLIAMS, EDWARDS & FINDLAY

Palliative Care Clinician Part time 0.6 EFT

BCCHS seeks expressions of interest from a suitably qualified person to join our busy nursing team.

Post graduate qualification in Palliative Care (or working towards this) and minimum of two years Palliative Care experience is required.

Remuneration for this position as per award conditions.

Enquiries to Rae Davies, Manager Client Services.

To obtain a position description and an employment application form, please telephone reception on 5671 9200 or refer to our website: www.bcchs.com.au.

All applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria contained in the position description, and include the Application for Employment form.

Applications close 4pm, 15 February 2013 and should be addressed to: Bass Coast Community Health Service HR Administrator 1 Back Beach Road San Remo Vic 3925 Or by email to: hr@bcchs.com.au

SITUATION VACANT

CERTIFIED PRACTISING ACCOUNTANTS

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT • Permanent Full Time • Korumburra Office We are a locally owned Certified Practising Accountancy business that services a clientele base throughout Victoria and interstate.

This position will require the preparation of: • Financial accounts • Tax returns • Business activity statements • Superannuation funds • Various accounting duties as required We are looking for a candidate that is: • Currently working towards or recently completed an Accounting focused degree • Has excellent interpersonal skills • Career focused and has an ambition to become a respected accountant and client advisor within the business.

Send your written applications attention to: Barry Wyatt, C/- Williams, Edwards & Findlay 19 Commercial Street, Korumburra 3950 or email business@wef.com.au Applications close: Friday 22nd February www.wef.com.au

SITUATION VACANT

Building a Healthy Community

Early Childhood Worker 0.5 EFT

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated person with comprehensive experience and knowledge of child health, development and behaviour to join our proactive Child, Youth and Family Services team.

Your primary role is to work with Bass Coast Community Health Services’ (BCCHS) Universal and Enhanced Maternal Child Health Nurses and Playgroup Facilitator to deliver parenting support programs to families with children aged 0 – 5 years who reside in the Bass Coast municipality.

Remuneration for this position is $46,594 (pro rata) depending on relevant professional experience and qualifications.

Enquiries to Louk Thiele, Coordinator Child, Youth & Family Services.

To obtain a position description and an employment application form, please telephone reception on 5671 9200 or refer to our website: www.bcchs.com.au All applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria contained in the position description, and include the Application for Employment form.

Applications close 4pm February 22, 2013 and should be addressed to: HR Administrator Bass Coast Community Health Service 1 Back Beach Road San Remo Vic 3925 or by email to: hr@bcchs.com.au

WEEKEND MILKER WANTED • • • • •

Must have experience 200 Cows Modern shed Immediate start Phone 0411 869 854

meetings KORUMBURRA & DISTRICT DARTS ASSOCIATION

AGM

Wednesday February 13 KORUMBURRA GOLF CLUB 7.30pm All team captains required to attend Everyone welcome

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situations vacant

Building a Healthy Community

Disability Planner and Facilitator 0.4 EFT (15.2 hours per week)

BCCHS seeks expressions of interest for the part time employment of an enthusiastic person with experience and an interest in working with persons living with a disability. The position will attract someone who is committed to assisting people in self directed planning to identify goals for their ongoing support needs by strengthening informal and community connections.

Remuneration as per the Social and Community Services Award.

Enquiries to Paul Greenhalgh, Acting Co-ordinator Community Services Team.

To obtain a position description and an employment application form, please telephone reception on 5671 9200 or refer to our website: www.bcchs.com.au.

All applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria contained in the position description, and include the Application for Employment form.

Applications close 4pm, Friday,15 February 2013 and should be addressed to: HR Administrator Bass Coast Community Health Service 1 Back Beach Road, San Remo Vic 3925 Or by email to: hr@bcchs.com.au

public notices

BULLYING & Harrassment Awareness and Managing Absenteeism* Training.

Location: Central Gippsland Health Service, Sale, 27/02/2013 9.30-12.30 and 1.30-4.30* Call VHIA Training on 9861-4000 to book now.

HAIRDRESSING SALON 150 Bald Hills Road, Tarwin Lower. Ph: 5663-5439. www. theorganicbeautysalon. com

CHIROPRACTOR Garry Harrison 19 Moonah Street Cape Paterson

South Gippsland Shire Council

Aged & Disability Carers Casual positions $21.88-$23.19 per hour + super Flexible working hours Travel allowance paid *some conditions apply

SITUATION VACANT

Building a Healthy Community

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Would you like to make a difference in people’s lives?

Then join our award winning Aged and Disability team!

Help us assist frail, aged people with a disability and their carers to remain safe, secure and independent in their own homes.

You will have obtained, or will be in the process of obtaining a qualification in the Aged and/or Disability Field, level 2 First Aid Certificate and hold a current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Availability weekdays, specifically Mondays and Fridays is essential along with the ability to travel to areas such as Korumburra, Leongatha, Meeniyan, Venus Bay and Mirboo North.

Enquiries to our Client Services Team Leaders on (03) 5662 9200.

All applicants must submit an Employment Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 20 February 2013.

Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday By appointment Ph: 5674 8290

CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG “NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER” 28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropractic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L

Tarwin Lower Venus Bay Assoc. Inc.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Further information and a position description is available from our website.

10.30 Sunday February 24, 2013

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Venus Bay Community Centre All Welcome Enquiries: 5663 7324

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public notices

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 175 Koonwarra-Inverloch Road, Koonwarra VIC 3954 being L2 LP61645 Parish of Leongatha.

The application is for a permit to: Telecommunications Facility (50m high lattice tower, 3 panel antennas, 2 parabolic antennas, 2 outdoor cabinets at ground level and ancillary works).

The applicant for the permit is: Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd The Application Reference Number is: 2012/397.

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.

Signature for the Applicant: Visionstream.

Dated: 12.02.2013. * 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.

BOAT LICENCE COURSE Vic Marine Licence with Jetski endorsement included

SAN REMO Tuesday, February 19 6pm - 10pm Bookings essential Phone Andy 0418 837 166 Approved TSV course Australian Boating College.

Provider No. 3399

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accommodation PROFESSIONAL PERSON seeks midweek self contained accommodation in Leongatha. Ph: 0431380089.

for rent RENTAL PROPERTIES Renovated 1 BR flat, s/system, polished boards, single car space $180 pw

for rent

for sale

STONY CREEK 3 BR house long term, $195 pw.

School bus route, strictly non smokers, no animals and references essential.

Mobile: 0407-647314.

WONTHAGGI modern central shop, $295 pw, central office $195 pw. Ph: 0408-981819.

for sale

MOWERS

Near new 2 BR unit, large open plan living, s/system, LU garage $260 pw 3-4 BR home, ensuite, BIRs, outdoor area, chook pen, double garage Mirboo North $290 pw Modern 3 BR dble storey t/house, ensuite, s/system, dble LU garage $300 pw 15 Bair St, Leongatha Ph: 5662 5800

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We stock the largest range of new and used mowers in South Gippsland, including Honda, Victa, Rover, Masport, Flymo, Supa Swift, Viking, Greenfield, Murray, Deutscher, Husqvarna

From $149

27154

Very tidy 3 BR home, lge lounge, s/system, BIRs, carport, encl yard $250 pw

Professional repair & service to all makes of mowers.

We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT Cnr Allison and South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA

Phone 5662 2028

L.M.C.T. 2714

BLUEBERRIES - Certified Organic - You pick (end of season) $10 per kg, 1pm to 4pm Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th February at Koorooman Blueberries, 80 Smirls Road, Leongatha North. Frozen kilos also available from farm gate.

Enq: 0429-686297.

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INVERLOCH CUSTOMERS INTERRUPTION TO WATER SUPPLY 18th FEBRUARY to 30th APRIL 2013 South Gippsland Water is commencing an “air scouring” water mains cleaning program, in Inverloch as part of water quality maintenance works for the area.

Who will it affect & for how long?

The program will take approximately 2 and a half months to complete, with about 10% of customers being affected at any one time.

What should I do when my water supply is interrupted?

A notice will be delivered to individual properties, giving a minimum of 5 days notice to businesses and 2 days notice to residential customers, of the planned interruption.

The work will take place between 9.30am and 3.30pm, on week days. Customers are advised to store water for their daily needs. Also to avoid using water, including all water appliances, such as washing machines, dishwashers and toilet cisterns - when notified that the cleaning process will affect your property.

After 3.30pm turn a tap on at the front or rear of your property until the water runs clear. Another option is to turn off your water supply stop tap prior to 9.30am. The stop tap is usually located next to the water meter.

Due to the need to access all pipes in the system, it may be necessary to have more than one interruption to some customers. Our staff and contractors will do everything possible to minimise these occurrences, however, sometimes it is unavoidable.

What is “air scouring” ?

Air scouring is a very effective means of removing any mineral deposits or sediments from within the low lying sections of pipe lines. Air and water are brought together under pressure to form pulses or “slugs” which provide a strong scouring action – this ‘wave’ effect is far stronger than would be expected from the ordinary combination of air and water under pressure. The process also has the advantage of using a minimal amount of water. The compressor driving the scouring is fitted with a multi-filtering system to ensure that the air used in the process is clean and pure.

We hope this interruption to your water supply will only cause minimal inconvenience.

South Gippsland Water 1300 851 636

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

HAY: small squares, excellent quality, shedded, suitable for horses, new season, $9 each. Mardan, can deliver 50 or more, conditions apply. 56641320.

HAY netwrapped 5’ x 4’.

Contact Doug AH 56687278.

3 BR home, crt location, electric cooking, heating, front patio, carport $225 pw 3 BR home, open plan, lge deck, wood heating, s/system, carport & garage Mirboo North $230 pw

garage sales

FIREWOOD Local hardwood mixture, split, pick-up or delivered. Bulk loads available. $80 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187.

OLD PORT POULTRY FARM delivering 20-weekold laying hens to your area, Saturday February 23, $19 each. Ph: BH 0438832535, AH 5183-2515.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

SEWING MACHINE

LEONGATHA 1 Somerset Court, Leongatha, Saturday, February 16, 8am. No early birds.

MASSIVE GARAGE SALE 2 households, 1 Hattam Court, Leongatha, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th February, 7am until 4pm. No early callers.

Furniture, bedroom suite, lounge package, clothing, musical instruments, DVDs, electrical, bric-a-brac, linen and more.

livestock POULTRY and Cage Bird Auction at the Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion on Sunday, February 17, starting at 10.30am.

Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs. Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270 or 0400-934202.

RAMS Southdown, Poll Dorset and Border Leicester, all flock registered.

Bruccellosis accredited, well bred, 18 months old. Can deliver.

0428-356376.

free to good home

SAD OWNERS must find home for loving, healthy, well-trained Miniature Terrier cross. 12 years old, suit lady or older couple.

Ph: 5668-9212.

garage sales

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

$27.50

GARAGE SALE KIT

KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

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 GIANT GARAGE SALE 8am to 11.30am Saturday February 23 at 30 Isabella Blvd, Korumburra. Ladies evening dresses, suits, day dresses, pants, etc.

Men’s suit jackets, pants, shoes, baby clothes, toys and baby gear, books, luggage, photo frames and lots more. For further information please call Roz on 0418-991352.

in memoriam

FREE CAR REMOVAL All machinery Bins provided

JACK RUSSELL 6 yr old male, desexed, microchipped, exc. with children, lovely nature.

0407-812904.

POWNEY (Blake) - Lindsay and Robyn announce the safe arrival of Daniel and Tess’s baby son, Xavier James Powney, born 7.2.13. Congratulations!

FORRESTER - Daphne 9.2.1913 - 12.2.2003, and Reg 27.4.1909 - 28.2.2003 Remembered with love by their families.

WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

5672 3127

births

used vehicles

Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal

167 Graham Street Wonthaggi

WISE - POOLE Max and Hazel Wise and Adina and Peter Poole of Darwin wish to announce the engagement of Stefani and Mark on Christmas Day 2012. Love and best wishes to you both.

BOROMEO - Lorraine.

16th Feb 2011 We miss you now, our hearts are sore As time goes by, we miss you more.

Your loving smile, your gentle face No-one can fill your vacant place.

Still dearly loved, still sadly missed.

Sheryl, Grant, Mathew, Melissa, Kelly, Nic, Felix, Aaron, Jen.

REPAIRS & SALES

FREE QUOTES

engagements

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

Affordable cars at drive away prices

In loving memory TAYLOR - Margaret.

February 14, 2012 A year has passed Mum, as hard as it was to say our goodbyes. With hurting hearts and fond memories of our darling Mum and Nanna. I miss our talks on farming, footy, family and arvo cuppas and cake.

Say gidday to Dad for us.

Love and miss you every day.

Paul, Kate, Chloe, and Jakob and Keely.

deaths 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.

MITSUBISHI VERADA KJ EI auto sedan, 2001, RFL700, 10 months rego, RWC, $5,750. Ph: 0427641277.

wanted to buy OLD MOTORBIKES - road, trail, mini, farm, 4-wheelers.

Cars, trucks, tractors, farm machinery. Wrecks or parts.

Not for scrap. 5664-8344.

work wanted FARM WORK wanted, and/or accommodation Wonthaggi Leongatha area, 31 year old male, 13 years industry experience.

Call Nathan 0439-388333.

marriage celebrant PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

BRIGHT - Ian George.

Passed away peacefully at Korumburra Hospital on February 6, 2013 aged 77 years.

Formerly of Mirboo North and Dumbalk.

Loved husband of Marj for 56 wonderful years.

Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Ray and Wendy, Chris and Barb, Steve and Sandra, Judy and Trevor, and Mandy.

Loved Pop of 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

After a long illness now at rest.

BRIGHT - Ian George.

Dearly loved dad and friend of Judy and Trevor, loved pop of Brendan and Aimee.

Dad you touched the lives of many people in many different ways and were a gentleman in every facet of life.

You will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.

DEERING Robert Frederick.

(Bob, Cowboy) 02.01.1932 - 06.02.2013 Passed away at Koorooman House, Leongatha. Late of “Robnrae” Leongatha.

Adored husband of Rae (dec).

Dearly loved father of Ailsa (stillborn) and Jim. Son of the late Frederick and Alma Deering.

Loved brother of John (dec) and Ruby.

“Tell ‘em I died game”.

deaths DEERING - Bob. Brother-in-law of Stuart (dec) and Yvonne. Uncle to David, Maree and Wendy; Caitlin, Thomas and Jordan.

Now at rest with Rae. DEERING Robert Frederick.

South Gippsland Field and Game committee and members offer our most sincere condolences to Jim and family, on the passing of Bob, who was one of our Club’s original members.

HARRIS Sophia (Sophie).

07.11.1997 - 07.02.2013 She left in peace with our love and admiration! We feel blessed to have had such a beautiful daughter and sister in our lives.

Forever in our hearts.

Dad, Mum, Tom and Ben. Thanks to all our friends, family and members of the community who helped put a smile on Sophie’s face. Your support over the past few months has been invaluable.

Tim and Ana. Spreading of Sophie’s ashes at the inlet beach, meeting at ‘The Glade’, Thursday, February 14 at 5pm.

Colourful and casual attire please.

HARRIS - Sophie.

Beautiful inside and out, treasured memories of one so brave.

Will be sadly missed.

Love Ken, Faye, Jason, Mel, Alla, Tyson, Shari, Chris, Donna, Bryce, Briana, Steve, Kim, Kiah, Jayden, Cody.

HARRIS - Sophie.

With deep sympathy; in our thoughts.

The Mayes family, Korumburra.

HARRIS - Sophia.

Dear great granddaughter of Barbara Joyce and great niece of Michael.

Loving memories.

HARRIS - Sophie.

Darling granddaughter of Patsy and Ade. Dear niece to Dean.

Our tears have dried Our memories kept Of our sweet Soph.

HARRIS - Sophie.

Dear grandniece of Kay and Paul, cousin of Chris and Steven.

Fond memories.

HARRIS - Sophie.

The bravest girl. We will never forget your beautiful smile.

Too young to leave us.

Harvey, Olive, Margaret, Caryle and families.

HARRIS - Sophie.

You’re now an angel to us ALL! - The brightest star in the night sky.

- The first bloom in the spring air.

- The sea-spray mist that invigorates the senses.

- The sunrise that wakes us from our sleep.

You will live on always to be remembered in these moments we all experience.

A BEAUTIFUL GIRL...

Love Jason, Mel, Ella, Tyson and Shari. xxx HARRIS - Sophie.

To Tim, Ana, Tom and Ben, your beautiful girl is now flying in the clouds with the angels.

Ray, Toni, Paul, Madelaine, Emma, Liam, David and Kimberly.

deaths

HARRIS - Sophie.

Darling Sophie, we will always remember you for the wonderfully brave, gracious and kind person that you were. You touched so many hearts and were a friend to everyone. We will miss you and remember the joy you brought to our lives.

Love you always, your Uncle Shane, Claire and your cousins Nathan and Katie.

HARRIS - Sophie.

7th February 2013 Our beautiful, courageous, kind, caring, strong, cheerful and brave friend, with a contagious smile and an endless laugh.

Soph you were such an inspiration to us all, you touched the hearts of all those who knew you.

We all had the pleasure of being your friend, you made us all laugh; you were always strong and optimistic and you had such a bright view on this world. You had the kindest heart; your presence still lingers in our hearts and it always will, you were such a beautiful person inside and out.

You had such an impact on all of our lives; we look to the dark sky and see the beautiful shining stars and think of you and all of the wonderful things that you brought to us. It’s so hard to say goodbye to such a wonderful friend so early in life, even though you are gone you’ll never be forgotten and you will be with us always. We are all so proud of you Soph, we will never forget your beautiful smile, we are going to miss you so very much.

We were all blessed to have had you in our lives, we all loved you and will continue to love you. You will always be remembered and not a day will go by when we don’t think of you our beautiful brave girl with the lovely laugh.

We are all so very proud of you, we will cherish your memory in our hearts always.

Love you so much forever and ever Gemma, Ella, Elise, Ellie, Jorja, Janika, Bridget M, Bridget H and Kaila.

HARRIS - Sophie.

Our hearts and thoughts go out to Tim, Ana, Tom and Ben, and all the Harris family at this time of enormous loss.

We will always remember darling Sophie with her cheeky smile and heart of gold.

Craig, Danielle, Madison, Matthew, Hayley, Josh, Nicolette and Ryan.

HARRIS - Sophie.

The committee, members and players of the MDU Football Netball Club express their sincere condolences to Tim, Ana, Tom and Ben, Adrian and Pat and families on the tragic passing of Sophie. A beautiful young girl, taken too soon.

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deaths MATTHEWS (DrakeBrockman) - Elizabeth.

29.06.1950 - 08.02.2013 Passed away peacefully at Wonthaggi Hospital, after fighting a long illness.

Daughter of Edmund Ralph (Pa Pa) and Maureen Isabel Drake-Brockman (both dec). Sister to Anne.

Beloved wife of Jeffrey.

Loving mother to Georgina, Lee, Chenoa and Chase MacKay. Mother-in-law to Anthony, Michelle, Rodney and Chantal. Grandma to Jacob, Casey, Lachlan and Evan.

Our darling, you can sail off into the wide blue heavens.

In peace now, and catch up with close friend Linda.

MATTHEWS - Elizabeth.

Peacefully passed away February 8, 2013.

I have not only lost my wife, but you were my soulmate and best friend that saved me. With a very empty heart I will love you always and miss you.

- Your loving husband Jeffrey.

For everything we shared, the dreams, laughter and tears, I will love you with a special love that will deepen every year.

- Chenoa and Rodney.

Everything my Grandma did, is something special made with love. She always took time to add that extra touch.

I knew it always said ‘I love you very much’. - Evan.

THOMSON William James Darby (James).

11.12.1993 - 04.02.2013 Passed on suddenly and tragically.

Much loved son of Bill and Paula, brother of Nicole and her partner David and his son Gavin. Grandson of Sybil (dec), Bill Snr (dec), Marj (dec) and Ernest (dec).

Nephew of Gordon and Carolyn, Patsy and Richard, cousin of Andrej, dearly missed friend of Chris, Jack, Lilly, Brett, Jemima, Isaac and many others.

You are at peace now with Jesus, Gran, Nanna, Grandad, Pa and our Loui.

funerals BRIGHT - A service to celebrate the life of the late Mr Ian George Bright will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Bridge Street, Korumburra on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 2pm.

A private family service for burial will precede the above service.

If desired in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Council Victoria.

Envelopes will be available at the service.

DEERING - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Robert Frederick (Bob, Cowboy) Deering will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha on Friday February 15, 2013 at 11am.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

Invy King and Queen crowned

IT WAS a great morning for a swim, paddle and run in Inverloch with perfect weather for the RACV Inverloch Resort King and Queen of Invy event.

Out of the water: competitors come out of the water in the swim leg of the King and Queen of Invy event.

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Care For Coco GOLF DAY

SUNDAY APRIL 7, 2013

A charity golf game will be held at the Leongatha Golf Club to help fund 10 year old Inverloch girl Dakota Rigby's battle with leukemia.

So get a team of 4 players for the 9 hole ambrose event.

Be there at 9.15am for 10am shotgun start. $120 per team includes golf, BBQ lunch (drinks at bar prices) and the chance to win some great prizes.

For your teams/enquiries/donations Fax: 5674 1698 or email: pbu57718@bigpond.net.au A bus to transport you to and from golf will be available from the Inverloch Football ground starting from 8am.

Over 90 competitors enjoyed a picturesque and challenging course, tackling a 1.2km swim, 12km paddle and 10km run taking in the best of Inverloch.

This year’s King of Invy is Melbourne based Sandridge SLSC member and adventure racer Jarad Kohlar, only passing local Alex Polizzi in the run leg as he led through the swim and paddle.

Emma Armstrong from the Half Moon Bay SLSC made it her second Queen of Invy in a row with a dominant swim and paddle leg, not having it all her own way, taking a tumble on the trail run section up on Townsend Bluff.

The prince and princess course offered competitors a chance to do half the distance with a 600m swim, 6km paddle and 5km run, although still a challenge, achievable for anyone willing to have a go.

The event also incorporated the Anderson Inlet Swim, th tide and current just right at 9am Saturday mornwith the Tim were fast, but it was more about having a go. ing. Times Man thanks to the local businesses that sponsored Many the eve event and everyone who came down to cheer, a great day on the beach at Inverloch.

Full results can be found at www.kingandqueenofinvy com vy.com

LDCA juniors Under 13 Team v Warragul (Wonthaggi Turf) Sunday February 17, 10am start. Be at the ground 9am.

Whites required.

Coach Steve Brann, asst coach/manager Gavin Excell, Koby Brann Wonthaggi Workmens (captain), Ben Perry Nerrena/Koonwarra-RSL (vice captain), Damon Ginnane Leongatha Imperials, Jacob Beckwith Korumburra, Harry McNeill Korumburra, Adam Honeysett Wonthaggi Miners, Ryley Duff Kilcunda Bass, Body Motton Poowong Loch, Luke Hamilton Wonthaggi Miners, Jack Rosenow Kilcunda Bass, Jai Asbury Phillip Island, Josh Excell Phillip Island, Simon Greives Wonthaggi Miners, Jackson Wade Wonthaggi Workmens.

Emergency Matt Winchester Leongatha Imperials.

Under 12s v Warragul (Wonthaggi Football Ground) 10am start. Be at ground 9am Sunday February 17.

Whites required.

Coach Robbie Geyer, asst coach / manager Matt Hull, Alex Geyer Wonthaggi Workmens (captain), Jack Hume Leongatha Town (vice captain), Keith Robinson Phillip Island (vice captain), Joel Brann Wonthaggi Workmens, Aaron Bardwell Wonthaggi Workmens, Matt Allen Korumburra, Declan Logan Kilcunda Bass, Blake Cornelius Wonthaggi Miners, Jai Hull Glen Alvie, Jacob Lamers Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak, Brad Monson Glen Alvie, Rohan Slade Glen Alvie, Caleb Chatelier Korumburra, Adam Knowles Phillip Island.

Emergencies Declan Chisolm Phillip Island, Ethan Lamers Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak.

Any queries contact Geoff Wyatt 5659 8225 or email wyatt@waterfront.net.au.

Wildcats miss out on premiership THE Korumburra Wildcats female basketball team missed out on a victory in their Country Basketball League grand final on Saturday night.

Their opponents Traralgon were just too strong despite an early push by the Wildcats.

Traralgon managed a 23 point win at the final siren to take home the cup.

Best players for the Wildcats were Jamie-lee Jeffs who scored 16 for her side before being fouled off in the last quarter.

The young team will learn from this loss and will come back stronger for next season at this high level of competition.

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’Gatha great in pool LEONGATHA Secondary College couldn’t have picked a better day than Friday for their house swimming sports.

Newhaven College hits the water MAKING a big splash at the Wonthaggi heated pool on Friday were the Newhaven College junior school stu-

Warm weather meant competitors were keen to hit the water and the competition was just as hot as the sun.

Mundara (yellow house) were victorious at the end of the day with 2716 points.

A celebratory dip in the pool with the house flag was in order for some of the more passionate Mundara members.

dents who competed in their annual house swimming sports.

Students from all four houses Bass, Sambal, McCaffie and Clarke from grades Prep to 6

competed in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and some fun races.

The sports proved a great success, with Sambal house the overall winner for 2013.

Right: Jake Mitchell, Troy Sinclair, Taylah Darmanin, Kelsie Buxton and Nick Tuckett.

McCaffie supporters: Patrick Ryan, Phillip Island and Shem Glasscock, Inverloch cheered their team on at the Newhaven College house swimming sports in Wonthaggi last week.

Age champions: from left, Jackson Patterson, Makya Wright, Lachie Harms, Kiera Brown, Louis Riseley, Mikaela Cornelissen, Lachie Wright, Abbey Bolge, Rhett Boscombe-Hill, Charlotte Brew, Matt Redmond and Alkira Riley.

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

Feeling blue: Sambal house swim sisters Maddison and Sarah Stone, Phillip Island lined up with Ella Duggan, Phillip Island for their first race in the Newhaven College swim sports at the Wonthaggi heated pool on Friday.

At Port Phillip Heads

FEBRUARY Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

13 WED

14 THUR

15 FRI

16 SAT

17 SUN

18 MON

19 TUE

0159 0746 1415 2000

1.57 0.36 1.50 0.28

0242 0834 1505 2045

1.60 0.27 1.54 0.31

0320 0917 1552 2125

1.59 0.22 1.54 0.36

0356 0956 1635 2201

1.56 0.20 1.51 0.41

Got the blues: Kaitlyn Hasson was full of colour on Friday at the Leongatha Secondary College swimming sports.

0429 1033 1715 2237

1.52 0.21 1.46 0.47

0500 1108 1756 2314

1.46 0.23 1.40 0.53

Blue wins at Korumburra

0534 1144 1836 2351

1.40 0.27 1.34 0.60

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

Top swimmers: top senior swimmers Lizzie Harms and Eric Zubic with acting principal David Gray (left) and sports coordinator Shelly Snooks.

BLUE house took home an easy win at the Korumburra Primary School swimming sports on Thursday.

With 100 per cent attendance from those in the house it would be a surprise if they didn’t take home the shield.

Blue on 226 points were well ahead of Green on 167, Red on 165 and Gold on 160, who all had a close battle for the places.

Blue the best: Shelly Snooks with Blue house captain Tait Moodie and Lizzie Harms and acting principal David Gray.

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Ladies

Woorayl

OUR grade winners on Satur-

THE hot weather did not deter the 59 ladies who played in the club’s opening day event sponsored by Drummond Golf Traralgon.

The three person Stabrose was modified to a nine hole event in line with our heat policy.

This policy limits the number of holes that can be played if the forecast temperature in Wonthaggi exceeds 34 degrees. After playing 9 holes, the ladies were very happy with this policy.

Sharyn Rayson, Glenys Day and Maria Bell were the winners of the day with an excellent 32 points. Rumour has it that Sharyn did most of the work and the others were along for the ride (probably just a rumour). This was not the case for the runners-up, who won on a countback with 29 points. Sue Woods, playing in her first ever competition, pulled her weight, along with the remaining team of steady, reliable players, Jill Steer and Trish Owen. Sue was also the lucky winner of a free golf lesson from our Manager and resident APGA professional Michael James-Cullen.

Down the line balls were awarded to Maxine Eabry, Marg Griffiths and life member Pat West with 29 points, Anne Blundy, Lesley Renwick and prospective new member and keen bowler Pam Pritchard with 28 points. Also on 28 points were Val Brydon, Portia Williamson and Sandra McCann, Wendy Brown, Julie Howard and Isobel Sutherland and Anna de Bondt, Noreen Webster and Lyle Hawkins.

The longest drive in A Grade was won by Sharyn Rayson, Marianne Leaver was streaks ahead of the other B Grade contenders and Marion Chalmers hit the furthest in C Grade. Shirley Welsford and Toni West sponsored this event.

Nearest the pins were won

by Isobel Sutherland on the 14th and Pam Mullarvey on the 16th.

Dylan McMeekin, our curator, is to be congratulated on three counts: the course is in excellent condition despite the recent extreme weather, the Club has been awarded 86th position in the 100 Best Public Access courses Australia wide thanks to Dylan, his staff and our group of regular volunteers.

ON Saturday Riseleys Transport sponsored an Irish fourball event.

The winning team was Graeme Calder, Rob Warren, Brian Hogan and Rod Goodwin with 124 points, winning from Gavin Blew, John Diaper, Nev McKenzie and Brian Thomas with 123 points.

Balls went to the teams of G. Fennell, I. McLennan, G. Young and Tom Ryan; Dean and Danny Dwyer, N. Lovie, G. Maisey. Danny also eagled the 11th. The nearest the pins went to Jason Redmond and Gary Young.

Our Thursday stableford competition went to Mick Herrald with 44 points, and balls to E. Young and J. Hassett.

Next week we will play a 4BBB sponsored

by Troy Williams, and on Sunday we have the Forrester Plate.

day are both in sterling form.

Gordon Morrison won the monthly medal last week and this week he destroyed the A Grade field with 42 points, five clear of his nearest rival.

This round of 77 off-the-stick may well be Gordon’s best ever.

Dan Malone has come up with another round of 40 plus points in a week. Dan’s 43 points gave him an even bigger margin than Gordon’s.

Well done to you both.

Nic Cairns won pro-pin and Richard Nelson was nearest the pin on the 16th hole.

Ball winners were: J. Westaway 37, P. Wooton, N. Johnson 35; R. McRobert, K. McCrae, G. Burt, I. Watson 34; C. Moyle, G. Marshman, C. Indian, M. Stubbs 33.

Tuesday Jon Smith played a steady round to record 39 points which included nearest the pin on the 16th hole. Runnerup on 38 was John Renwick.

Hugh Goodman was nearest the pin on the 14th hole.

Ball winners: A. Henley, M. Wrigley 37; J. Arnott 36, I. Nunn, M. Street 34; C. Hams, N. Hughes, R. Martin, D. Webster 33.

Thursday All three A Grade wins this week saw golfers scoring in the 70s gross. It was Andrew Macfarlane’s turn on Thursday when he produced a super round of 73 off-thestick to win with 38 points.

Rob Martin has had a superb couple of weeks and his win in B Grade on 37 points was his third in that time.

Ian Purbrick took C Grade on 35 and it is noted that all grade winners had to survive countbacks.

Neil Mackenzie (14th) and Kevin Castwood (16th) were nearest the pin winners and balls were won by: G. McRitchie 38, P. Brownlie, K. Castwood, T. Steer 37; N. Mackenzie, A. Nilsson 35; G. Alexander, B. Cathie, G. McDonald, J. Lowell, P. Hartigan 34; N. Hughes 33.

Saturday’s event is par and there will be no members’ comp on Tuesday 19th.

Dandenong club ambrose on Thursday 21st, A.E. Edney 4BBB qualifying on Saturday 23rd and R. and M. Hodges mixed event on Sunday 24th.

Foster

IT is very dry but the fairways still give good lies and the greens will still hold a good shot. Some worthwhile rain is really needed but none is forecast.

Kevin Da Silveira loves it and has now reduced his handicap to 33.

On Tuesday David McIntyre (16) had 40 points to win from Athol McGrath (17) 36 points and Robert Fulton (11) 34 points. Nearest the pin was Larry Giddy.

Thursday George Draegar (25) released the handbrake to record +5 to win on a countback from Larry Giddy (16).

Geoff McKenzie (15) took the other down the line ball with +4. nearest the pin was Chris Foulds.

Friday Denham Grierson (27) blitzed the field to win the chook with the amazing score of 26 points – thus reducing his Friday handicap by 16 strokes for the next three rounds.

Visitor Jeff White was unlucky to miss out with his 22 points and Lloyd McKenzie got the other down the line ball with 21 points. The nearest the pins went to Bill Fuller and Jenny

Mountford.

Saturday was played for trophies provided by Andrew Boyd and Scott Rathjen.

Paul Robertson (9) played his first round for seven months but showed he still has what it takes to score 40 points and edge out Jim Freeman (6) on a countback to win A Grade.

Owen Kindellan (20) continued his recent good form to win B Grade with 39 points.

Down the line Balls – all on 38 points – went to Kane Esler (18), Greg Cox (11), Peter Dight (4), Lloyd McKenzie (7) and Neil Chandler (19).

The Nearest the pin were won by Jim Freeman (two holes), Lloyd McKenzie and Chris Foulds.

Greg Paine won the encouragement award with 25 points.

Peter Dight had an eagle on the 5th and is now on 3.7 – very close to getting down to 3.

Ladies – Val Gow (29) had the best score with 35 points.

Marie Lowe was not present to pick up the $250 members cash draw – the draw will be $300 this week.

You need to be in the clubhouse between 7 and 8pm to be eligible to win.

Ladies OPENING

day

last

Meeniyan THERE was no club event on Saturday as the South Gippsland Classic was on course with 130 golfers taking part in great conditions.

Sunday’s extra event was a non-starter due to lack of interest.

Tuesday’s winner was G. Hughes with 42 points.

Runner-up was R. Evans with 36 points. Best nine was I. Warman and nearest the pin was R. Hannay.

Thursday’s event was won by F. Stalker with 35 points, with balls down the line to A. J. McHarg and J. Cusack, both on 33 points.

Once again, best nine went to I. Warman whilst NTP was J. Cusack.

Twilight attracted 38 players.

Ladies winner, with 23 points, was H. HelmsBoyle with down the line balls to M. McGeary (19 points) and M. Roe (13 points).

Mens winner was R. Olden with 24 points.

Down the line balls went to I. Warman on 23 points; C. Olden, G. Williams and M. Randall all on 21 points; L. Cope and S. Bright both on 20 points. The raffle winner was Ethel Hanks.

Apparently missing out on the big win of the members’ draw was not Jim’s fault, it was all down to Gwen. Stay tuned for

Wednesday, a three person ambrose sponsored by Capeview Mitre 10, saw a very warm start to the year and everyone was relieved to be playing a nine hole event.

We welcomed a number of visitors and new golfers and it was great to see some of them among the winners.

Congratulations to the winning team, Melinda Martin, Shirley Thomas and her granddaughter Danni with 31 5/6.

Balls down the line went to Janet Thompson, Alice Campbell and visitor Chris Teddy; Sue Wakefield, Lois Young and new golfer Gail; Ann Poole, Jill Linklater and Carol Johnson. Nearest the pin was Shirley Thomas.

Next week is the February Monthly Medal and Buzz Hair Studio will sponsor the day. Players can arrange to hit off early if they want to avoid the heat.

Golf classic gets underway THE 24th South Gippsland Golf Classic got underway over the weekend with day one on Saturday at Meeniyan.

On Sunday golfers headed to Korumburra; on Monday Woorayl was the cho-

sen course while today (Tuesday) golfers are teeing off at the picturesque Yarram golf course.

With fine conditions all week, golfers are certainly in for a feast. The classic winds up with the final day this Sunday, February 17 at Mirboo North.

Eagle eye: Kevin and Dianne McInnes from Sydney tee off on Monday at Woorayl with David Shiells of Shepparton and Shirley Thomas of Woorayl.

Shirley scored an eagle on the par five 13th!

another exciting episode in the near future.

Ladies TWENTY-five Players took to the course under very hot conditions on medal day sponsored by Dot Christie.

Winner of Section 2 and the Medal winner with a very good score of 71 was Janine Redpath (36).

Section 1 Winner was Andrea Thorson (9) with a lovely score of 75.

Best 9 went to Fay Smallman(30) with 33 Down the line balls (DLB) went to Mary Trease (32) 74, Gwen Heppell (29) 75, Kristen Elliott (29) 77, Jan Roberts (32) 77, and Nancy Hammet (28) 77.

Putting with 31 Putts were Faye Le Page, Kristen Elliott, Jan Trease and Janine Redpath.

Locals involved: Woorayl members enjoyed mixing it with the visitors at Woorayl on Monday, from left, Dot Jarvis, Graeme Salmon, Mick Herrald and Sue Wakefield.

Together again: past senior lady players back, from left, Tia Fitcher (Welshpool), Norma Mc Grath (Foster), Nancy Parry (Foster), Heather Ray (Foster), Grace Howell (Foster), Margaret Pitcher (Phillip Island), Shirley George(Phillip Island), Margaret Olsen (Phillip Island), Beryl White (Phillip Island), front, Val Williams (Foster), Delphane Altson (Foster), Rose Bryan (Foster), Dawn Hopkins (Foster), Pearl Hatch (Lang Lang), Margaret Dean (Phillip Island), Dawn Dunn (Lang Lang) and Norma Burns (Foster).

Seniors celebrate 25 years Medal winner: Janine Redpath.

Korumburra ON Saturday, February 9, 58 players competed in a par competition sponsored by K. Dixon and G.J. Best. CCR was 70.

A Grade: D. McNamara +4 Garfield GC on countback. Balls: R. Spokes +4, P. Vanagtmaal +3, N. Perks +3, P. Hopkins +2, P. Johnson +2, J. Little +1.

B Grade: A. Brocklebank +5 on countback. Balls: K. Pope +5, T. Fowles +4, D. Gow +3, D. Goad +1.

C Grade: R. Crawford +4, R. Hamill +3, G. Cosgriff +2, A. Twite +2.

Nearest the pin: 1st J. Wilson, 7th K. Pope, 10th R. Spokes, 13th P. Hopkins.

NAGA - Col Rielly -9.

Tuesday’s winner was J. Enbom 42 pts. Thursday’s winner C. Clements 39 pts.

Notices: Pennant March 17, championships, SGDGA opening March 3, 4BBB knockout qualifying next Sunday February 17.

FRIDAY was Opening Day of the South Gippsland Seniors Ladies Golf Association, also the 25 year celebrations.

The association began with a meeting held in 1988 at Wonthaggi Golf Club, to determine whether there was sufficient interest for a Senior Ladies Golf Association to be formed within the South Gippsland Golf Association.

The meeting was the initiative of Chris Barnfield of the Foster Golf Club.

The South Gippsland Veteran Golfers Association, president Bluey Reilly and secretary John Sullivan attended the meeting to explain how the Veterans formed and managed their association.

It was unanimously decided to form a Senior Womens Golf Association, and the eligible age would be 55 years. The first president elected unopposed was Chris Barnfield, Mavis Zenner of Leon-

gatha, captain and Grace Brown of Foster secretary/ treasurer.

One of the motivations behind establishing seniors was to give older members some recognition for their long term commitment to the game and their clubs, and to affirm the lasting friendships they had made over the years, playing in club championships, pennant and various bowls.

Establishing any new group takes commitment, time, persistence, patience and determination to persuade the authorities that it will be a good thing, worth doing and of benefit to all concerned and Chris, Grace and Mavis showed all those qualities.

Chris was a very active member and played lovely golf, especially chipping and putting, and could produce some amazing scores whatever the state of the course or the weather.

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WEDNESDAY February 6 saw only a very small number of players take to the greens for the midweek mixed social event.

The winners were P. Saunders (s) and Judy Love with three wins plus eight, with no runners-up.

Saturday February 9 saw the last round of the home/away men’s pennant in action with our Division 1 at home to Toora and managed to finish the season on a win, defeating Toora 80 shots to 63: J. Kuiper (s) won 31 to 25, R. Trotman (s) lost 19 to 23 shots and J. Hall (s) won 30 shots to 15.

Division 2 travelled to Corinella and managed to draw 60 shots to 60: A. Rayson lost 20 to 23 shots, L. Lancaster (s) lost by the narrow margin of 18 to 19, B. Davidson (s) won 22 to 18.

Division 4 travelled to Lang Lang but were unable to finish the season with a win, losing 61 to 69 shots: R. Young (s) won 30 to 20, J. Embleton (s) lost 20 to 22, J. Pendergast (s) lost 11 to 27.

Sunday February 10 saw the Strzelecki Regional State Championships men’s and ladies’ finals in action at the Leongatha Bowls Club greens. At the time of compiling this report no results had been received as play was still in progress.

Tuesday evening February 12 will see round three of the business bowls in action again.

Until the next report, good bowling - Jackhigh.

thestar.com.au Meeniyan bowls ON Tuesday our Division 1 played in the second semi final at Tarwin Lower.

They were beaten on the day but nevertheless had a very good season.

On Thursday it was our monthly triples sponsored

by Fawcett and Pickersgill.

Winners were the ever reliable Peter Shaw, Allen Baines and Jim Hutton (Inverloch) with Dave Christie, Tim McLean and Robin McKenzie (Fish Creek) runners-up.

Saturday was the last of our home and away games.

Division 2 were away to Phillip Island where they needed a full 16 points to be in contention. However only one rink scored the points and they went down

Inverloch ladies bowls AT Korumburra, Division 2 met Loch in a non-elimination playoff.

It was a close match all day.

With two rinks finished and the score tied, it was down to Pat Stoneham’s team to bring it home with three ends remaining.

Under pressure of all the other players and spectators watching every bowl, Pat’s team was three down going into the last end.

After the last bowl, the team ended up losing by one shot.

Fantastic effort by every team member.

So, the next step is the preliminary final against Wonthaggi to be played at Korumburra on Tuesday, February 12.

Division 3 met Korum-

57 to 73 and finished fifth on the ladder.

At home to third placed Wonthaggi Division 4 sitting in second place managed a win 75 shots to 70 with one rink getting the points.

This week they play in the first semi-final against San Remo at Lang Lang.

The Division 3 semi final is being played at Meeniyan - Fish Creek versus Korumburra Gold and Phillip Island versus Foster.

Diary dates include Davo Show on Friday, March 8 (bookings with Bob Graeme), Presentation Night on Friday, April 19 and the AGM on Wednesday, May 20 at 2.30 pm.

Members are reminded to get club games up to schedule. burra at Meeniyan in their elimination round.

And they did the job!

Well done.

There was an anxious wait to see who Inverloch was going to meet in the next round.

It took 27 ends before Mirboo North accounted for Wonthaggi.

The preliminary final will be against Wonthaggi.

This game will also be played at Korumburra on Tuesday, February 12.

Congratulations to Division 2 and Division 3. Let’s show Wonthaggi what Inverloch can do.

It is Betty Snedden Day on February 24 and the RACV Open Tournament with any combination of four players is on March 3. Please put your teams in soon.

Ladies Triples is on February 13.

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis WELL done. Lucky Strings took fourth spot this week and they have two hard matches to finish the season.

Leongatha North will hope to regain the spot next week. Smokin Aces haven’t been beaten so far, well done.

Matches this week: Baromi won by 15 games against Leongatha North, Smokin Aces by 19 games over Koony, Korumburra won a set against Lucky Strings. The next two weeks will be interesting.

In A Reserve, Berrys Creek have been competitive all season but have not put the scores on the board. This round against Gold there was only one game difference before the mixed. Gold won the first

two, leaving Berrys Creek to win the last set 6/0. Berrys Creek won the set, but not by enough. A good match.

Koony and Hallston were both winners in their matches. Mardan have been very competitive this season, all young players.

Well played.

Korumburra have played a number of players, some close games but no wins. There are two rounds to alter that.

Leongatha won the two close sets but Baromi won by 15 games overall.

Baromi and Mardan had the close game in B Grade (four games) four 7/5 sets and a tie-breaker.

What a good day’s play.

Leongatha and Leongatha North - North lost a tie-breaker but won a 7/5.

Good luck to Country

MT. ECCLES NETBALL CLUB REGISTRATION & UNIFORM FITTING DAY SAT March 2, 1pm to 2.30pm

LDNA Courts (behind Leongatha Velodrome) For queries contact Julia Lomas: jules.lomas@hotmail.com or 0459 191 695

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Ages: U11 boys & girls, U13 boys & girls, U15, U17/C Grade, B & A Grade Season: April to September with all games played at same times on Saturday in 1 location

Week players, have a good week.

Results A Grade: Smokin Aces 6.58 d Koonwarra 3.39, Lucky Strings 8.69 d Korumburra 1.34, Baromi 6.63 d Leongatha North 3.48.

A Reserve: Koonwarra 7.50 d Korumburra 2.25, Outtrim Gold 5.49 d Berrys Creek 4.45, Hallston 7.48 d Mardan 2.26, Baromi 6.50 d Leongatha 3.35, Outtrim Maroon - bye.

B Grade: Leongatha 8.54 d Leongatha North 1.26, Baromi 5.50 d Mardan 4.46.

Ladders A Grade Smokin Aces.......................133.5 Koonwarra ...........................97.5 Baromi ..................................90.5 Lucky Strings ......................79.5 Leongatha North ...................76.5 Korumburra ...........................17.5 A Reserve Koonwarra ......................... 111.0 Outtrim Gold .....................108.0 Baromi ................................103.5 Hallston ................................98.0 Mardan ..................................76.5 Leongatha..............................74.5 Outtrim Maroon......................65.5 Berrys Creek .........................56.0 Korumburra ...........................46.0 B Grade Baromi ................................ 110.5 Leongatha ............................90.5 Mardan.................................68.5 Leongatha North .................36.5

Korumburra Parlor bowls ON Monday, February 4 the social bias bowlers welcomed the return of Laurie and Shirley Wyhoon who soon regained their bowling form.

The three games were close and with no three game winners, the scoring was decided on shots.

Lee Armstrong, Ashley Van Duffelen, Lynn McCord and Shirley Wyhoon fell over the line with 2W1L+1 just pipping Joanna Lomagno, George Bentley and Margo Maher 2W1L even.

The other teams of Charlie Tumino, Michael Matthews and Laurie Wyhoon; and Andy Hanks, Mary Tumino and Geoff McCord each scored 1W2L. Thursday night’s parlor bowls games were between Sicilians and Battlers, Kardella and The Burra and last year’s grand final replay, Pretenders and VRI. Sicilians and Battlers played a see-sawing game with each team taking the lead on two or more occasions but with Battlers winning the last end to finish one shot in front.

Both the other games were one-sided with VRI and Kardella leading throughout, thus providing morale boosting wins for both teams but disappointing starts to the season for Pretenders and The Burra.

Sicilians, although winless, have been competitive in their games and a win can’t be far away for them.

Final scores were Battlers 22 d Sicilians 21, VRI 26 d Pretenders 15, Kardella 23 d The Burra 13 Kookaburras – bye.

Fish Creek bowls SUNDAY was a lovely day for four games of mixed bowls kindly sponsored by Lindsey Williams.

The winners were a local team of Andy Kerr, Mark McKenzie, Lindsey Williams and Meeniyan member A. Bartlett.

Runners-up were Leonie Hanks’ team, also from Meeniyan.

Our Division 3 men’s pennant team was successful over Foster last Saturday and we all wish them all the very best in the coming weeks of finals.

Teams for this Saturday as follows:Division 3 go to Meeni-

yan departing 11.30am.

R. Mortlock (S), Lee McKenzie, F. Carter and R. McKenzie.

D. Christie (S), R. Knight, R. Staley and B. O’Keefe.

T. McLean (S), M. Heywood, R. Grylls (manager) and A. Kerr.

Division 5 to Tarwin Lower departing 11.30am.

D. Stefani (S), R. Poletti, N. Buckland (manager) and R. Constantine.

E. Ferbrache (S), C. McGannon, J. Lindeman and J. Lavarda.

K. Flanders (S), R. Barham, A. Atwell and C. Bell.

Emergency Paul Dean.

Meeniyan junior basketball MEENIYAN junior basketball starts this Friday.

If you are seven to 17 and would like to play and are not in a team or are new to the game come along on Friday night from 3.30pm or Monday night from 5.30pm.

Section 1 players start at 3.45pm on Friday. All players are to wear black shorts (no pockets) and blue Aussie hoops top or white shirt (if they are new), with their runners.

Section 2 teams play on Friday nights and are as follows: 1 Aqua: (coach Kodi Eygenraam), Sam Bright, Brody McEwan, Nicolas Bongers, Jarrod Bongers, Alena Cousins, Matt Moss.

2 Navy: (coach Dave Cumming), Taite Cumming, Storm McLean, Bon McLean, Kit Skinner, Shania Stewart, Hayley Proudlock, Ben Mackie.

3 Red: (coach Gene VanderZalm), Lucas VanderZalm, Jen Moss, Zarni Holt, Liam Waldron, Ethan Tudor, Zara Jones.

4 Silver: (coach Liam Harrington), Niamh Martin, Aaron Mowat, Chelsea Elliott, Connor Salmons, Luke Boyle, Belinda Delaney.

Section 3 teams also play on Friday nights and are as follows: 1 Green: (coach Tim Bright), Jai Bright, Jesse Salmons, Aiden Holwerda, Kayla Redpath, Stuart Bright, Jasmin Mackie.

2 Blue: (coach Elli

Scholte), Zac Scholte, Jake Waldron, Will McDonald, Grace Thorson, Breeanna Hohmann, Bianca Proudlock.

3 Maroon: (coach Lucas Byrnes), Grant Cole, Adam Mangiafico, John Phillips, Ruby Martin, Hannah McEwan, Amy Tudor, Beau Davey.

4 Yellow: (coach Fizz Thorson), Irene Thorson, Michael Mowat, Alix Veal, Mark Beattie, Kian Pratt, Rory Hanks.

5 Black: (coach Liam Harrington), Hugh Collins, Jye Davey, Lachlan Elliott, Hannah Potter, Elly Jones, Harry VanderZalm.

Game times for February 15: Section 2: 5:00 1v2 Bright McLean; 5.40 3v4 Moss Martin.

Section 3: 6:20 1v5, 7.00 2v4. Bye- 3.

Section 4 teams play on Monday night and team are as follows: 1 Blue: Sam Opray, Matt Darmanin, Bonny Weymouth, Jess Clark, Abby Bolge, Tristan Hanks .

2 Red: Jordan Bell, Kodi Eygenraam, Eloise Scholte, Kurt Newton, Tenille Leicester, Darby Butler-Reid.

3 Black: Liam Harrington, Gen Scholte, Rory Harrington, Eden Cook, David Cole, Jaxon Tiziani, Dekodah Brewer.

4 Maroon: Byrce Holwerda, Harry Stuart, Hannah Thorson, Will Collins, Charlie McInnes, Lauren Redpath.

Game times for February 18: Section 4: 5.00 1v2 Opray Bell; 5.40 3v4 Harrington Holwerda.

SGBD ladies pennant Semi final - February 5

Division 1: Wonthaggi 65 (12 shots) d San Remo 53 (J. Clarkson 20 d S. Carvosso 16, I. Donohue 24 d J. Allen-Dayle 14, K. Simpson 21 lt R. Dennis 23).

Phillip Island 82 (28 shots) d Meeniyan 54 (R. James 32 d M. Pearson 20, P. Francis 26 d A. Van Wamel 13, G. Caile 24 d L. Hanks 21).

Wonthaggi is in the final (February 19).

Preliminary final (February 19): San Remo v Phillip Island at Korumburra.

Division 2: Loch & District 68 (1 shot) d Inverloch 67 (A. Miller 30 d P. Stoneham 20, J. Miller 17 lt M. Flett 21, V. Kennedy 21 lt V. Muir 26).

Wonthaggi 96 (43 shots) v Toora 53 (K. Bird 39 d J. Bland 19, D. Yarley 20 d K. Barwick 19, A. Green 37 d B. Curram 15).

Loch & District is in the final (February 19).

Preliminary final (February 12) Inverloch v Wonthaggi at Korumburra.

Division 3: Mirboo North 56 (8 shots) d Wonthaggi 48 (R. Spark 33 d G. Mitford 23, A. Plowman 23 lt G. Wilson 25).

Inverloch 55 (21 shots) d Korumburra 34 (S. Nation 24 d M. Hams 21, B. Kurrle 31 d M. Wrench 13).

Mirboo North is in the final (February 19).

Preliminary final (February 12) Wonthaggi v Inverloch at Korumburra.

South Gippsland pennant bowls Division 1: Leongatha 14-80 d Toora 2-63, Korumburra 2-69 lt Phillip Island 14-75, Lang Lang 0-42 lt Inverloch 16-95, Wonthaggi 4-66 lt Mirboo North 12-67.

Division 2: Inverloch 14-77 d Loch 2-68, San Remo 13-80 d Wonthaggi 3-70, Corinella 9-60 d Leongatha 7-60, Phillip Island 14-73 d Meeniyan 2-57.

Division 3: Foster 2-61 lt Fish Creek 14-86, Korumburra Maroon 0-54 lt Phillip Island 16-83, Tarwin Lower 4-59 lt Inverloch 12-63, Wonthaggi 4-63 lt Korumburra Gold 12-77.

Division 4: Inverloch 16-77 d Toora 0-48, Meeniyan 12-75 d Wonthaggi 4-70, Lang Lang 14-69 d Leongatha 2-61, Phillip Island 7-64 d San Remo 9-64.

Division 5: Fish Creek 16-0 (bye), Foster 12-85 d Loch 4-67, San Remo 2-67 lt Phillip Island 1468, Corinella 1-63 lt Mirboo North 15-82, Tarwin Lower 2-51 lt Port Welshpool 14-83.

Ladders Division 1 Phillip Island..........+321.25 Inverloch .....................+236 Korumburra ...............+133 Wonthaggi .....................+21 Lang Lang ................-187.25 Leongatha......................-125 Mirboo North ................-176

198 158 138 135 85 75 64

Toora .............................-224 43 Division 2 Phillip Island.................+22 137 San Remo .................+51.25 126 Inverloch ....................+46.5 126 Corinella........................+20 124 Meeniyan........................+18 115 Loch ...............................+27 98 Wonthaggi ......................+43 96 Leongatha......................-220 74 Division 3 Fish Creek ...................+414 208 Korumburra Gold........+50 125 Phillip Island..................-32 115 Foster .............................-79 105 Tarwin Lower ..................-21 100 Wonthaggi .......................-74 84 Korumburra Maroon .....-198 83 Inverloch .........................-60 76 Division 4 San Remo ....................+193 172 Meeniyan.......................+92 150 Wonthaggi ...................+163 133 Phillip Island...................+7 109 Leongatha......................-125 97 Inverloch ..........................+3 96 Lang Lang .....................-213 72 Toora .............................-120 67 Division 5 Port Welshpool ......+342.25 194 Foster...........................+142 159 San Remo ......................+42 141 Fish Creek .....................+28 133 Loch ...............................+52 120 Mirboo North .............-71.25 116 Phillip Island .................-163 106 Tarwin Lower ..................-68 96 Corinella........................-304 55 Next week sees the semi finals played. Semi final games as follows: Division 1 (at Loch & District) Phillip Island v Inverloch, Korumburra v Wonthaggi.

Division 2 (at Leongatha) Phillip Island v San Remo, Inverloch v Corinella.

Division 3 (at Meeniyan) Fish Creek v Korumburra Gold, Phillip Island v Foster.

Division 4 (at Lang Lang) San Remo v Meeniyan, Wonthaggi v Phillip Island.

Division 5 (at Tarwin Lower) Port Welshpool v Foster, San Remo v Fish Creek.

Mirboo North and District Junior Tennis IT has been a delight to watch the development of so many junior players over the current season.

Many had not before played a set of tennis and now are completing multiple sets each week in a competitive situation.

All of the children should be congratulated and very proud of the sportsmanship displayed, greater understanding of the intricacies of the rules, and improvement in game play.

All three grades have shown these qualities, and we look forward to some closely contested matches

in two weeks time, with the start of the finals.

The ladders are as follows: A Grade Leongatha Novak ...............64.5 Baromi Panthers ................48.5 Fish Creek ...........................48.0 Mardan ................................29.0 Leongatha North ..................25.0 B Grade Leongatha Andy .................69.0 Leongatha Roger ................65.0 Leongatha Rafa ..................60.0 Hallston ...............................42.0 Fish Creek White .................38.0 Mardan .................................25.0 Baromi Pumas ......................20.0 Baromi Leopards ..................10.0 C Grade Fish Creek ...........................45.0 Baromi Lions ......................40.0 Halston ................................39.0 Leongatha Serena ...............31.0 Baromi Tigers .......................29.0 Leongatha North ..................27.5 Leongatha Stosur .................22.5 Mardan .................................13.0

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• LEONGATHA LITTLE ATHS

PBs fall at Wonthaggi

Athletes continue to impress

ATHLETES fared well in the warm conditions on Saturday to record 87 Personal Bests.

Those achieving three out of five PBs for the day were: Xavier Lindsay (U7B), Lacie Phillips (U7G), Rani Sutherland (U8G), Mikaela Notley (U10G), Rohan Slade (U11B), Emma Graham (U11G), Cooper Wagner (U12B), Mitchell Fallaw (U13B), Bridget Lowe (U13G) and Georgia Filippi (U14G).

Congratulations to Sonny McMillan who broke the U6 Boys 80m hurdle record by over one second and to Tevuro IhomanaMontgomery who broke the U8 Girls triple jump record which had stood for 43 years.

Training continues on Thursday nights and with only two weeks left till the regionals we hope athletes are nearing their peak.

The next two meets are Saturday morning, February 16 and Wednesday evening at 5.15pm on February 20.

Results U6 Boy: 400m Sonny McMillan 1:43.9, 70m sprint Sonny McMillan 15.59, 80m hurdles Sonny McMillan 19.84, shot put Sonny McMillan 3.74, triple jump Hayden Schmidt 3.08.

U6 Girl: 400m Ella Smith 2:08.9; 70m sprint Ella Smith 16.68, 80m hurdles Ella Smith 24.74, shot put Ella Smith 2.92, triple jump Ella Smith 2.40.

U7 Boy: 400m Xavier Lindsay 1:33.8, 70m sprint Xavier Lindsay 13.59, 80m hurdles Xavier Lindsay 18.43, shot put Aiden Hooper 4.40, triple jump Xavier Lindsay 5.03.

U7Girl: 400m Olivia Bramley 1:46.7, 70m sprint Olivia Bramley 15.46, 80m hurdles Olivia Bramley 24.33, shot put Olivia Bramley 3.79, Lani Kulbe 2.69, Lacie Phillips 2.07; triple jump Olivia Bramley 3.26, Lacie Phillips 3.05, Lani Kulbe 2.84.

U8 Boy: 400m Archie O’Neill 1:28.0, 70m sprint Archie O’Neill 12.41, 80m hurdles Jai Williamson 17.09, shot put Saher Biggs 5.12, triple jump Luca Gleeson 5.68.

U8 Girl: 400m Rani Sunderland 1:44.3, 70m sprint Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 13.28, 80m hurdles Tevuro IhomanaMontgomery 17.71, shot put Chelsea Kent 3.94, triple jump Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 6.21.

U9 Boy: 100m sprint Tully Dickie 17.13, 80m hurdles Matthew Nicholson 16.25, 800m Jacob Timmermans 3:13.5, long jump Matthew Nicholson 3.09, shot put Jacob Timmermans 4.66.

U9 Girl: 100m sprint Dallas Loughridge 18.13, 80m hurdles Dallas Loughridge 17.48, 800m Dallas Loughridge 3:23.2, long jump Dallas Loughridge 2.77, shot put Dallas Loughridge 4.49.

U10 Boy: 400m Finn Gleeson 1:38.5, 70m sprint Finn Gleeson 13.08, 80m hurdles Finn Gleeson 19.27, discus Finn Gleeson 11.71, high jump Finn Gleeson 0.85.

U10 Girl: 400m Chloe Bramley 1:25.3, 70m sprint Chloe Bramley 12.79, 80m hurdles Zara Hooper 18.47, discus Mikaela Notley 17.65, high jump Chloe Bramley 1.05.

U11Boy: 1500m Patrick Ryan 6:21.8, 70m sprint Cooper Smith 11.43, 80m hurdles Jarrod Anderson 16.72, discus Cooper Smith 17.04, triple jump Patrick Ryan 7.35.

U11 Girl: 1500m Lanni Pryor 6:23.4, 70m sprint Lanni Prior 11.32, 80m hurdles Lanni Pryor 16.90, discus Lanni Pryor 15.45, triple jump Lanni Pryor 7.23, Amy Brewer 6.87, Emma Graham 6.44.

U12 Boy: 200m sprint Cooper Wagner 32.15, 400m Luke Nicholson 1:19.2, 80m hurdles Cooper Wagner 16.73, high jump Cooper Wagner 1.33, javelin Blythe Page 17.32.

U12 Girl: 200m sprint Cassie Fallaw 38.91, 400m Cassie Fallaw 1:44.4, 80m hurdles Cassie Fallaw 19.80, high jump Cassie Fallaw 0.95, javelin Cassie Fallaw 7.52.

U13 Boy: 1500m Brodie Anderson 5:35.5, 200m sprint Brodie Anderson 30.21, 80m hurdles Mitchell Fallaw 17.02, discus Brodie Anderson 19.06, long jump Mitchell Fallaw 3.91.

U13 Girl: 1500m Ciara Ryan 7:22.2, 200m sprint Ciara Ryan 31.13, 80m hurdles Bridget Lowe 18.83, discus Tamara Brewer 12.88, long jump Bridget Lowe 3.62.

U14 Boy: 100m sprint Andre Toussaint 13.84, 1500m Andrew Toussaint 6:46.6, 90m hurdles Andre Toussaint 15.67, long jump Andrew Toussaint 4.00, shot put Andre Toussaint 8.75.

U14 Girl: 100m sprint Georgia Filippi 17.93, 1500m Daisy Filippi 7:33.9, 80m hurdles Georgia Filippi 18.55, long jump Georgia Filippi 3.15, shot put Georgia Filippi 5.50.

U15 Boy: 100m hurdle Ethan Slade 19.93, 100m sprint Ethan Slade 12.63, 1500m Ethan Slade 6:31.5, long jump Ethan Slade 4.67, shot put Ethan Slade 7.56.

U15 Girl: 100m sprint Tegan Lowe 15.02, 1500m Imigen Langford 6:09.8, 90m hurdles Tegan Lowe 19.02, long jump Tegan Lowe 3.84, shot put Lily Geyle 8.68.

• WONTHAGGI TABLE TENNIS

Season up and running

ONGOING improvement in athletic skills and fine sportsmanship were on display at Leongatha Little Athletics Club’s competition meeting at the velodrome oval last Saturday.

In fine conditions, competitors racked up more than 165 personal best performances across all age groups, with four PBs each from Holly Hughes (Under 10 Girls), Sullivan Herbert (Under 10 Boys), Ethan Bath (U13B) and Brett Thorson (U13B).

PBs recorded last weekend were as follows: Under 6 Boys: C Richards shotput, 200m, 50m.

Under 6 Girls: A Snell 200m, 50m, shotput.

Under 7 Boys: T Taylor-Wilton 200m; X Bolge 200m, shotput, discus; B Abernethy 200m, discus; C Carew shotput, discus, 200m; T Roberts 200m; B Soumilas discus, 200m, shotput; F Dunn discus; J Fixter discus, shotput; C Swan discus, shotput; N Occipinti 200m, shotput, discus.

Under 7 Girls: S Cruickshank shotput, 200m; T Kenzie discus, 200m; E Allen discus; P Barry shotput; M Herbert 50m, 200m; N Wight discus, shotput; E O’Neill 200m, discus, 700m race-walk.

Under 8 Boys: E Colwill high jump, 200m, javelin; H Herbert 80m hurdles; T Richards 200m, high jump; D Abernethy 200m, 80m hurdles, javelin; D Shone javelin, 200m; M Bath 200m, high jump.

Under 8 Girls: M Kenzie 80m hurdles; L Bevis 80m hurdles; J Bevis 200m, high jump, 80m hurdles; C Nesci 80m hurdles, 200m, high jump; C Caithness 200m, javelin; E Snell 200m, high jump; H Kleeven 80m hurdles, 200m.

Under 9 Boys: M Molloy high jump, javelin;

D Johnson 80m hurdles; J Soumilas high jump; H Sheedy 200m; L Vanderzalm high jump; M Ashley 200m.

Under 9 Girls: B Fisher 1100m race-walk, javelin, 200m; J Standfield javelin; B Roy triple jump, javelin; L Caithness 80m hurdles, triple jump; E Birrell 1100m race-walk, javelin, triple jump; M Stothart javelin, triple jump; E Trease 200m; E Cornell 200m.

Under 10 Boys: S Herbert 200m, shotput, 1500m, long jump; C Riseley shotput, long jump, 80m hurdles; R Giliam shotput; J Wrigley 1500m, shotput; J Soumilas long jump, 80m hurdles, shotput; N Fixter shotput; J Dean shotput; B Fennell long jump.

Under 10 Girls: A Crimp shotput; B Drury shotput; M Giles shotput, long jump; N Martin shotput; B Dyer shotput, 200m; T Kelly 80m hurdles, long jump; J Woods 1500m, long jump; E Bath shotput, long jump, 80m hurdles; H Hughes 1500m, long jump, shotput, 200m.

Under 11 Boys: A Herbert 1500m; A Trease 1500m, shotput.

Under 11 Girls: M Cruickshank shotput, 80m hurdles; C Standfield 80 hurdles; E James 1500m, triple jump; A Mancarella 80m hurdles, shotput; I Shone 80m hurdles, triple jump; C Martin triple jump; J Ashley 200m.

Under12 Boys: P Bevis 1500m, 200m, triple jump; S Kennedy shotput; T Kelly triple jump, shotput; M Matheson shotput; A Box 200m.

Under 12 Girls: S Falkingham 1500m, discus; J Caithness discus, 80m hurdles; K Thorson discus, triple jump.

Under 13 Boys: E Bath javelin, 200m, high

jump, 80m hurdles; B Thorson 80m hurdles, javelin, high jump, 200m.

Under 13 Girls: A Wrigley 200m; N Allen high jump, 1500m; S Riseley 1500m, javelin.

Under 14 Boys: J Norton 200m; A Miller high jump.

Locals perform well at champs THE Victorian Country Championships are one of the highlights of the South Coast track season and this year was no exception.

The championships, which were held at John Landy Field in Geelong recently, saw 38 local athletes claim two Victorian Country records, 13 gold medals, 10 silver and 10 bronze along with many personal best performances.

Twelve year old Bella Fraser, with impressive performances in the U/14 Women Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump and 100m was awarded the Joyce Lockyer Memorial shield accolade which honours the best field athlete in regards to performance and sportsmanship.

Other highlights include the stand out performance of Mirboo North’s, Steve Quirk who smashed the Men’s 50 plus 10,000m Victorian Country record by 14 seconds.

With little wind and mild temperatures the conditions were perfect and Steve set up his record winning performance early in the race with 1.16

minute lap splits.

Feeling unwell with two laps to go Quirk was spurred on by the encouraging South Coast cheer squad. After completing the 10,000m Quirk backed up with another record performance leading the Men’s 50 plus 4 x 100m relay team out of the blocks to break another Victorian Country record along with team members, Steve Plumb, Tim Crosbie and David Green.

It was a gutsy effort from the team with Tim Crosbie and David Green carrying significant injuries. Eleanor Patterson added to her mounting list of World Youth qualifiers clearing 1.80m in the U/18 Women High Jump and later in the day in the Open Women High Jump.

In the team scores South Coast placed 7th in the Women’s division and 11th in the Men’s division with an overall team score placing of 8th ahead of larger clubs Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong.

Gold Medallists: Steve Quirk – Men’s 50+ 10,000m (Vic Country Record) 50+ Men’s 4 x 100m Relay- Steve Quirk, Tim Crosbie, Steve Plumb, Da-

vid Green 56.68sec (Vic Country Record) Patrick Ryan – U/20 Hammer Throw 53.53m Ruby Martin – U/14 100m 13.81sec (PB) David Green – 50+ 100m 13.55sec Ben Green – U/16 Pole Vault 3.45m Kyla Green – U/14 Pole Vault 1.80m (PB) Eleanor Patterson – U/20 High Jump 1.80m, Open High Jump 1.80m Wesley Graeme – U/16 High Jump 1.80m Russell Dickenson – 60+ 1500m Walk 8.18.00min Declan Morrison – U/14 Long Jump 4.65m (PB) Nicole Davis – U/16 Shot Put 10.33m Silver Medallists: Women’s 4 x 100m Relay: Bella Fraser, Hayley George, Kyla Green & Ruby Martin Open Women 4 x 100m Relay: Hayley Matthews, Eleanor Patterson, Elinor Fraser & Alana Green Sharna Warry – U/18 Triple Jump 10.38m Patrick Ryan – Open Hammer Throw 47.63m Gemma Martin – U/16 Triple Jump 9.84m Eleanor Patterson –U/18 100m 12.63sec (PB) Elinor Fraser – U/18 Long Jump 5.32m (PB) Hayley George – U/14 1500m Walk 7.43.65min

WONTHAGGI table tennis was underway this week with all grades in practice mode at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre.

Great to see some new players. A Reserve practice nights are on Mondays with new players asked to come along at 6.30, others at 7. A Grade practice is on Wednesdays 7pm.

B Grade and Junior coaching had a good turnout last Thursday, 6 to 7pm.

Thursday coaching for leading Wonthaggi juniors entering in Victorian tournaments follows from 7pm.

Wonthaggi A Grade player and volunteer coach Bruce Harmer runs all coaching sessions. Phone 5672 2130 for more information.

Heitor Hilberto, a 14 year old Wonthaggi player, has made it into the Gippsland Academy of Sport this year and the induction day was at Newborough TAFE last Sunday.

Well done Heitor! Training days this month under Olympic and Paralympic team coach Alois Rosario are on February 9 and 23 at Traralgon.

New player enquiries 5674 4628 or 5672 3421.

Off and racing: The Under 7 Boys get off to a fast start in the 50m dash.

(PB) Alana Green – Open Pole Vault 3.30m Nicole Davis – U/16 Discus 27.33m Bronze Medallists: Bella Fraser – U/14 Long Jump 4.32m Ruby Martin – U/14 High Jump 1.30m, Triple Jump 9.34m Taylah Gardner – U/16 High Jump 1.45m Sharna Warry – U/18 Javelin 30.95m (PB) Jez Montgomery – U/20 Hammer Throw 23.85m (PB) Steve Quirk – 50+ 1500m 4.34.41min Tim Crosbie – 50+ Triple Jump 8.67m, 1500m 2.22.20min U/20 Women’s 4 x 100m Relay: Elinor Fraser, Eleanor Patterson, Jez Montgomery, Lauren Matthews Results: Niamh Martin – U/12 400m 4th 1.24.08min Bella Fraser – U/14 Triple Jump 4th 9.15m Ciara Ryan – U/14 200m 4th 30.20sec, Triple Jump 6th 8.49m Hayley George – U/14 800m 5th 2.47.38min Lucinda Graeme – U/14 High Jump 4th 1.25m Ruby Martin – U/14 Long Jump 4.21m Gemma Martin – U/16 100m 14.23sec Taylah Gardner – U/16 100m 14.49sec, Triple Jump 6th 9.39m, Long Jump 6th 4.42m Ben Green – U/16 100m 12.86sec (PB) Ed Beischer – U/16 800m 6th 2.16.60min (PB) Julian Patterson – U/16

High Jump 5th 1.71m (PB) Elinor Fraser – U/18 High Jump 6th 1.50m, 100m 13.38sec Lauren Matthews – U/18 100m 14.10sec, 200m 28.40sec, Long Jump 14th 4.09m Sharna Warry – U/18 Long Jump 9th 4.59m Stephanie George – U/18 Discus 8th 13.68m, Shot Put 12th 6.79m Ethan Slade – U/18 100m 12.42sec, 400m, 200m 25.25sec, Long Jump 12th 4.39m Summer Warry – U/20 Hammer Throw 17.71m Jez Montgomery – U/20 Discus 6th 26.54m, Javelin 6th 24.66m Hayley Matthews – Open 100m 14.60sec, Long Jump 14th 4.30m, 100m Hurdles 5th 18.53sec Mark Coulter - Open 1500m 4.47.23 9th (PB),200m 26.35sec Carmel Quirk – 50+ 1500m 6.27.05min 7th (Under Vic Country Record time) Steve Plumb – 50+ 400m 6th 68.40sec, Shot Put 6th 8.06m, Discus 7th 23.75m, Javelin 4th 26.23m Robert Gray – 60+ 100m 18.53 6th, 200m 8th 39.53sec Open Men 4 x 100m 10th 59.23sec- Julian Patterson, Steve Quirk, Rob Gray& Mark Coulter Open Women 4 x 100m 8th 64.10sec – Carmel Quirk, Hayley George, Kyla Green and Bella Fraser Open Men 4 x 400m 5th 4.32.03min – Mark Coulter, Ben Beischer, Ed Beischer and Ethan Slade.

ST LAURENCE NETBALL CLUB We are seeking players/coaches for the 2013 season, all grades, juniors and seniors.

Registration/uniform fitting will be held on

WED., FEB. 27 & WED. MAR 6 Top runners: Vic Country Champions and record holders in the Men’s 50 and 4x100m relay, from left, David Green, Steve Plumb, Tim Crosbie and Steve Quirk.

between 4pm and 6pm at LDNA rooms All Welcome Enquiries: Jane Wright 5662 4950 STL2610003

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Powlett River Campdraft action THE weekend’s drafting at the Mitchell property, Powlett River Downs at Wonthaggi was fantastic.

There were competitors from near and far, Delegate, Bombala Mallacoota the strong East Gippsland contingent, Yarram and Sale and Casterton and Macarthur to the west.

Around 900 cattle were needed for the weekend, for eight events.

The cattle are the most important component for a successful Draft as there are a lot of runs to get through over a short time. The committee is extremely blessed to have very reliable, long standing, cattle donors with: Max and Barb Jelbart, which were used all day Saturday and Greame and Mary Mabin, Leanne and Mark Garnham and Jeff and Jenny Beveridge.

Manageability is the top priority, with the cattle, both for our yard workers, Cane, Dane and Emily, our transporters, Gavin Furness, and of course the competitors who have paid an entry fee to provide the action, as well as ride hard to obtain the high points needed to get in a final and then win the event and of course the prize money, and in the case of the feature Novice event, a saddle.

And high points were the order of the day, with 89 needed to get in some finals.

The Novice certainly was the feature event with 20 finalists out of 200, two with a score of 92. Kenielle Bechaz on Mountain Top Matty and Steve Ryder on Taxi had to run off three times before an eventual winner could be decided.

Kenielle is now the happy owner of the saddle generously subsidised by saddler Dieter Schuelein. Local riders to do well were Ross Irvin, Bart Dowling, John Giliam, Robert Bell, Gordon Humphrey and Neil and Ethan Park.

Following the Saturday night meal, put up by Dalyston Football Club, (who catered for the whole weekend), the monster raffle was a huge success because of the generous support from the following businesses: Leongatha Agmart, Great Southern

Saddlery, Leongatha Rural Supplies, Ryans Bricks.

Wonthaggi Auto Barn, The Feed Barn, Casey Bergmeier Halters, Murray Goulburn, Neil Smith Chiropractors, Harvey Norman, Vet Clinic, Mitre Ten/Capeview, The Esplanade Hotel Inverloch, Stock Agents SEJ, Alex Scott Korumburra, Landmark, Elders and Rodwells and saddler Dieter Schuelein. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the 18th annual PRD Draft.

Results in next week.

On track: Lachie Bowman of Foster displays fine horsemanship.

On deck: Tristan Holz of Modella and Michelle Boulton of Tinamba helped round up cattle in the arena.

Social event: Camille Shaw of Mirboo North and her horse Silver Cloud, with Stan Harris of Stony Creek.

• LEONGATHA CYCLING

Minogue takes gold CLUB titles were held for the junior riders, with a warm and still evening making it a good night for all.

Senior riders have been scarce since the Christmas

Helping hand: Alex Bennett is held and released by his father David in the individual time trial.

break but there was a good number of juniors for the racing on Friday night.

The juniors raced as a junior Under 17 group with five starters and junior Under 11 group with three starters.

The first event for the night was the one lap time trial and in the Under 17 group, Matt Minogue continued his good form with a 35.84 lap.

A very close Aaron Fraser showed his slick starts helped keep the time down as he recorded a 36.24 sec lap.

Then it was Austin Timmins at 37.41 sec, Matt Winchester at 42.11 and Alex Bennett at 42.24 sec.

In the other group it was Fleur Timmins at 49.06 sec just getting the better of Thomas Fitzgerald 50.39 and Cody Cox at 53.99 sec.

For the seniors it was Geoff Fraser on 35.05 just ahead of Kevin Feely at 35.74sec.

The juniors then moved into some sprint racing. For the younger trio it was a three up event and it was a battle right to the line, with Fleur winning from Thomas and Cody.

In the older group, the first heat saw a win to Matt Minogue whilst in the second heat it was a win to Austin Timmins.

The two winners moved through to race each other and again it was Matt Minogue who came up with the win.

In the race for third it was Aaron Fraser who landed the win ahead of Alex Bennett and Matt Winchester.

The senior duo raced two sprint heats and both times it was Kevin Feely showing better tactics and better leg speed who claimed the wins.

The Under 11 trio fronted up for a three lap scratch race and after a couple of quiet laps it was Fleur who raced away to grab a clear win over Thomas and Cody.

The Under 17 scratch race over five laps saw a similar out-

come with Matt Minogue controlling the event and then slipping away after the bell to win easily.

Austin grabbed second ahead of Aaron, Alex and Matt W. The Under 11 trio had a one lap handicap and Cody Cox used his handicap well to claim the win ahead of a fast finishing Fleur and Thomas.

In a re-handicapped race it was Fleur who flashed down the straight to just pip Cody and Thomas.

The Under 17 group raced a two lap handicap and Matt Minogue showed great form as he managed to give away handicap starts out to 120m and still win.

Alex Bennett put in another great ride to grab second ahead of Austin.

The senior duo rode a six lap scratch race and once again it was Kevin who proved too smart and quick at the business end for Geoff.

In the last race for the junior trio it was Fleur who again found a way to win ahead of Thomas and Cody.

The Junior Under 17 group raced an elimination race for the

last event.

This proved to be entertaining with Matt Minogue fighting back in the last 50m to outsprint Austin whilst Alex Bennett just previously had produced some good moves to secure him the third place.

The overall results for the club titles in the Under 17 were Matt Minogue – gold, Austin Timmins - silver and Aaron Fraser the bronze.

For the Under 11 it was gold to Fleur Timmins, Thomas Fitzgerald with the silver and Cody Cox with the bronze.

On Friday 22 the club will join the Warragul club for some Friday night racing. This will be a new venture for most of the junior members and a good chance to see some other riders and another venue.

Tuesday night there is a club meeting at Neil White’s.

More planning for the road season will take place. Road racing will start March 16, just after the completion of track season.

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Country week squad announced

NEXT week the Victorian Country Cricket League is conducting its annual Melbourne Country Week competition for cricket Associations from all over Victoria.

After winning the Gippsland Cricket League two weeks ago, the local cricketers are looking forward to the challenge of playing in the top grade Provincial.

This pits the LDCA against the top seven cricket Associations in Victoria.

Selectors Clive Salmon, Gary Sauvarin and captain Jason Wilson believe they have a well balanced squad representing the LDCA and that we will be very competitive as was proved last year when rain in their last match prevented the LDCA playing off in the final.

As in previous years the team will be very capably managed by Kristian Gray, who has engineered the return of the LDCA back to the top division of Melbourne Country week and the GCL premiership.

To help support the team he appreciates the support of our major sponsors: Sportfirst Leongatha and Korumburra, Landmark and the Esplanade Hotel Inverloch.

Jason Wilson from OMK will captain the team, with Tim Wightman from Nerrena the vice captain.

Nine clubs have players represented in the squad.

The 22 man squad will be a mixture of players available for the whole week and also others who travel down for a day.

This system has worked well in ensuring quality and competitive teams each day.

To keep informed of how the LDCA is going

log on to http://mycricket.com.au and search for Leongatha.

The draw for the week is: Monday v Sale Maffra at Dandenong.

Tuesday v Murray Valley at Monash University.

Wednesday v Ballarat at Doncaster.

Thursday v Bendigo at Moorabbin.

Friday Final at Albert Cricket Ground or Northcote.

All games start at 10:15

The squad Jason Wilson (OMK) captain Led the LDCA to its winning Gippsland Premiership.

Jason has been instrumental in helping to encourage and ensure our best cricketers put their hand up for representative cricket. An all rounder who is a middle order batsman and medium paced, bowler he has gained a reputation for being an astute captain.

Tim Wightman (Nerrena) vice captain An all rounder who specialises in top class leg spin bowling as proven by being the leading A Grade wicket taker with 34 wickets this season already.

He currently has won the past two LDCA Bowling awards. Tim, who again won All Gippsland honours this year, is a consistent performer.

Gavin Britt (Workmens Club) A multiple batting award winner and last season’s leading player of Country Week, his class and ability will help make this a strong batting team.

A big time player, Gavin also has an ability to take wickets and bowl tightly. Locals were amazed he didn’t make the Victorian Country Cricket League team this season. This season with over 500 runs and three centuries in local cricket, he is in great form.

Amila Ratnayake (Town) New to the LDCA this talented all rounder is having a great season for Town. With over 500 runs and 16 wickets in A2 he should be a great addition to the LDCA squad.

Luke Rogers (Imperials) A hard hitting batsman who can play as a top order or middle order batsman. The Imperials captain brings class and experience to the squad.

Ryan Thomas (Workmens Club) This year’s captain for Workmens Club has developed into one of the best LDCA all rounders as shown by his 32 wickets this season.

Back in form with a big hundred recently he is one of the young LDCA players who is developing a big reputation.

Guru Kedernath (Fish Creek Tarwin) Guru in his first Country Week gives the LDCA team great options as a batsman and bowler. The player of the match in the GCL final, Indian born Guru will enjoy the Country Week experience and the chance to play on some of the best cricket grounds.

Mitchell Clark (Nerrena) Another young LDCA player who as an opening batsman has a great record in representative cricket.

Mark Lafferty (Imperials) A very experienced player, Mark is one of the most aggressive batsmen in the LDCA. He can quickly tear an opposition apart.

Going pink: Darren Scott from the Korumburra Cricket Club is all set for a pink stumps day to raise money for the McGrath Foundation on February 23.

Cobras go pink THE Korumburra Cobras are inviting you to come along and raise money for the McGrath Foundation.

The club is hosting a pink stumps day on February 23 from 1pm with a luncheon, door prizes, raffles and silent auctions.

The boys out on the field will be using pink stumps and possibly pink pads so come along and wear pink as well to show support.

The cost in $30 per person with all pro-

ceeds going to the McGrath Foundation.

For catering purposes pre booking is required so contact Samantha Scott on 0402 137 231 or club president Alan Summerfield on 0418 766 335 to book your spots.

Everyone is welcome to come along, you don’t even have to like cricket, just get behind this good cause.

If you can’t make it on the day but still want to donate to the McGrath Foundation you can via the club’s Facebook page.

Paul Dyer (OMK)

all rounders of the LDCA whose cricket is becoming very reliable.

As a lower order batsman and very accurate medium pace bowler, 24 wickets this season, he gives good options for quick runs and accurate bowling.

Thomas Wyatt (OMK) A member of the U/18 LDCA team, Thomas has a very good record in senior and representative cricket, being a multiple award winner.

With 570 runs in A1 this season and a brilliant fielder the experience of playing in provincial won’t faze him.

His first Country Week experience will help his development into becoming one of the leading LDCA batsmen.

Walter Taberner (Inverloch) The classy Inverloch opening batsman in this Country Week team can be relied upon to get the team off to great start. Has 360 runs this season. Also brings his good wicketkeeping skills to the team.

Jason Kennedy (Koonwarra/LRSL) Jason is the leading wicket taker in A2 this season with 31 wickets. Economical and accurate, it will be his first Country Week experience.

Troy Williams (Imperials) Troy brings experience as a reliable batsman who can bat in any position and also be a very reliable wicket keeper.

Alan Jenkins (OMK) Alan is one of the fast bowlers of the squad who enjoys playing representative cricket for the LDCA and the opportunity to see how the opposition like facing some quick bowling.

Dylan Clark (Inverloch) As Inverloch’s captain, this all rounder is capable of some explosive hitting and partnership breaking bowling. A brilliant slips fielder, things happen when he gets involved.

Kit Rothier (Inverloch) With 22 wickets Kit gives another quick bowling option to the team. This year his batting is really coming on, with 385 runs making him one of the many fine young all rounders we have in the LDCA.

Joe O’Loughlin (Town) Town’s captain is an all rounder who is a reliable batsman and bowls accurate medium pace.

Shane Murdoch (Phillip Island)

Will assist with wicketkeeping and provide valuable middle order batting as proven with his 356 runs this season in A1.

Phillip Island’s captain, Shane has shown his class as he opens the batting for the team. Seems to lift for higher standard games and will be relied upon to get the LDCA off to a good start.

Ryan B. Thomas (Inverloch)

Eli Richards (Phillip Island)

One of the fast bowlers of the squad who always has batsmen on the back foot.

Along with the other bowlers Ryan gives us a well balanced attack.

Barry Wyatt (OMK) Barry is one of the young

A member of the U/18 LDCA team Eli has a very good record in senior and representative cricket. Although young, he has 418 runs this season in A1. The country week experience will help his development into becoming one of the leading LDCA batsmen.

C Grade, Division 1 KILCUNDA/BASS lt Town 1st innings Kilcunda/Bass 185 1st innings Town G. Pouw b. A. Blackney................13 M. Craig c. J. Reilly b. I. Brown .................................21 M. Warren c. S. Ashenden b. I. Brown .................................23 G. Goss c. J. Oates b. I. Brown ...................................0 K. Fleming c. J. Reilly b. K. Henry.................................34 J. Schelling b. D. O’Neill..............44 L. O’Brien b. A. Newsome...........15 M. O’Loughlin n.o. .......................22 T. Tootell b. D. O’Neill .................11 C. Dowling n.o. .............................13 Extras.............................................26 Total ..................................8/222 (cc) Bowling: I. Brown 3/57, A. Blackney 1/38, D. O’Neill 2/40, J. Reilly 0/15, K. Henry 1/12, A. Newsome 1/25, S. Ashenden 0/3, L. Petrie 0/7, D. Blackney 0/12, P. Coleman 0/11.

INVERLOCH v IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials 8/159 1st innings Inverloch J. Belli lbw. b. T. Pedlow ..............16 P. Johnson stp. N. Hodges b. G. Wright .................................3 J. Jackson b. T. Pedlow ...................0 S. Brayley c. B. Casbolt b. S. Bentley ...............................40 B. Phillips n.o.................................50 D. Jones c. T. Pedlow b. S. Bentley .................................3 W. Williams c. P. Hughes b. T. Cashin ................................24 F. Keily b. G. Wright .......................1 S. Hayes b. G. Wright .....................0 M. Goldsmith b. G. Wright.............6 L. Keily b. G. Wright ......................0 Extras.............................................16 Total .............................................159 Bowling: B. Maskell 0/28, G. Wright 5/21, T. Pedlow 2/25, S. Bentley 2/30, P. McGavin 0/13, P. Hughes 0/21, T. Cashin 1/17.

2nd innings Imperials D. Pellin c. R. Brayley b. J. Jackson .................................0 R. Murray b. W. Williams...............0 B. Maskell n.o..................................9 P. Hughes n.o. ..................................9 Extras................................................0 Total .....................................2/18 (cc) Bowling: J. Jackson 1/2, W. Williams 1/11, S. Hayes 0/5.

PHILLIP ISLAND d POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch 5/229 1st innings Phillip Island R. Good c. b. M. Loader ...............38 A. Tolley c. M. Hancock b. B. King ...................................13 R. Jenkin c. S. Head (sub) b. N. Hancock ............................26 M. Duyker b. B. King ...................25 B. Johnston c. M. Hancock b. N. Hancock ..............................1 J. Cox c. A. Fisher b. M. Loader ..............................41 M. Cleary n.o. ................................33 G. Marshall lbw. b. B. King..........28 S. Cox r.o. ........................................0 B. Young c. G. Staindl b. A. Fisher ...................................3 A. Duyker n.o. .................................7 Extras.............................................23 Total ..................................9/238 (cc) Bowling: S. McKinnon 0/27, B. King 3/54, M. Loader 2/59, N. Hancock 2/27, G. Staindl 0/15, A. Fisher 1/20, G. Knox 0/25.

NERRENA d WON MINERS Nerrena won on forfeit

C Grade, Division 2

FOSTER d OMK 1st innings OMK 8/220 (cc) 1st innings Foster A. Starret c. M. Gow b. D. Wylie ...................................7 J. Pilkington c. D. Wylie b. G. Snow .................................68 T. Garvey b. G. Snow....................30 P. Jervies n.o...................................89 S. Chaseling c. D. Wylie b. G. Snow .................................50 M. Da Costa n.o.............................15 Extras.............................................22 Total ..................................4/282 (cc) Bowling: G. Adams 0/58, D. Wylie 1/50, D. Wylie 0/64, B. Maguire 0/66, G. Snow 2/20, N. Wylie 1/6, J. Whiteside 0/5.

WON WORKMENS d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie 150 1st innings Won Workmens C. Casey c. R. Matthews b. F. Gheller................................44 B. Jeffries n.o. ..............................148 M. Davey c. b. G. Chisholm.........43 B. Evans n.o. ....................................0 M. Dobbie c. F. Gheller b. M. Hull .....................................0 W. McCall b. G. Chisholm .............0 Extras.............................................11 Total ................................4/246 (dec) Bowling: R. Matthews 0/21, B. Glover 0/16, P. Palmer 0/29, M. Hull 1/45, R. Slade 0/30, F. Gheller 1/31, D. Holden 0/27, G. Chisholm 2/45.

2nd innings Glen Alvie G. Chisholm n.o.............................27 M. Hull n.o. ....................................37 Extras...............................................7 Total ............................................0/71 Bowling: W. McCall 0/9, A. Ray 0/19, M. Dobbie 0/10, B. Jeffries 0/9, S. Knight 0/10, J. Licis 0/13.

MDU RED d PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings MDU Red 9/276 (cc) 1st innings Phillip Island B. Johnston b. L. Mercer...............11 J. Johnston c. N. Hill b. K. Sinclair ..............................72 K. Jones lbw. b. B. Coulter .............3 R. Purcell lbw. b. K. Sinclair ........21 L. Papa b. J. Riley..........................10 M. Taylor n.o. ................................12 G. Excell b. L. Mercer.....................1 J. Keating c. N. Hill b. J. Riley......................................3 R. McKenzie c. K. Sinclair b. J. Riley......................................4 B. Insall n.o. ...................................18 J. Taylor lbw. b. K. Sinclair...........17 Extras.............................................16 Total .............................................178 Bowling: J. Riley 3/48, L. Mercer 3/24, K. Sinclair 3/36, B. Coulter 1/28, D. Tuckett 0/18, P. Robinson 0/13, S. Opray 0/9.

KORUMBURRA lt KOONWARRA-RSL 1st innings Korumburra 140 1st innings Koonwarra-RSL B. Pickersgill b. S. Hall ...................3 L. Gale c. J. Scott b. T. Gray....................................36 N. Summers b. H. James ..............47 P. Buckley b. D. Fearnley .............17 M. Green b. J. Scott.........................8 L. Hughes n.o.................................38 P. Kennedy b. H. James.................12 B. Perry c. B. Condolucci b. D. Fearnley ..............................1 S. Anderson c. b. H. James .............2 M. Clarke c. I. Riddell b. D. Fearnley ............................21 J. Pickersgill b. S. Blogg .................5 Extras.............................................44 Total .............................................234 Bowling: S. Hall 1/3, J. Scott 0/10, B. Gibbs-King 0/7, D. Fearnley 0/6.

LDCA Umpire Appointments

EVANS PETROLEUM Round 13 - February 16 & 23 Home team

Away Team

Ground

Umpire P. Absolom G. Laird

v OMK v Won Workmens

Won Rec Cowes 16th & 17th L Turf I Turf

M. Heenan K. Lester

v v v v

Koonwarra-RSL Fish Ck-Tarwin Kilcunda-Bass MDU

Butch W FGC Loch WC 1

L. White S. Lanyon T. Rogers A. Jordan

Glen Alvie OMK Won Workmens MDU

v v v v

Won Miners Nerrena Inverloch Phillip Island

GA Outt McMah Meen

I. Thomas A. Stride A. Roberts C. Salmon Wk1 Graham Laird Wk2

Grade B2 Korumburra Imperials Kilcunda-Bass Fish Ck-Tarwin

v v v v

OMK Town Won Workmens Koonwarra-RSL

Kor Rec TBA EC 1 TBA NewC Yr9 TBA FC Turf TBA

Grade C1 Won Miners Imperials Inverloch Nerrena

v v v v

Town Poowong-Loch Phillip Island Kilcunda-Bass

Won Nth M. Wishart L Velo B. Allan Inv Rec TBA Nerr Rec TBA

Grade C2 OMK MDU Blue Koonwarra-RSL Korumburra Won Workmens

v v v v v

MDU Red Foster Glen Alvie Phillip Island Bye

KSC Dumbalk Koon Rec WC 2

Grade A1 Miners Phillip Island

v Imperials v Korumburra

Nerrena Inverloch Grade A2 Glen Alvie Foster Poowong-Loch Town Grade B1

TBA TBA TBA TBA

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Kerr helps OMK cruise OMK top order batsman Kris Kerr was instrumental in ensuring his team cruised to an easy victory over Glen Alvie, smashing 115 not out in the second innings.

Gaining pace: Adam Trotto delivers for Nerrena against Miners at Wonthaggi on Saturday.

Team mate James Paterson was also good with the bat, edging his way to 44.

But, in truth, the game was already safe before OMK took its second turn at batting – for the team had declared at 8/284 in its first innings and Glen Alvie made just 110 in reply.

Inverloch has taken first innings points against Phillip Island, with Mark Anderson top scoring with 52 runs. Chasing 132 in its first innings, Inverloch declared at 160. Second time around Phillip Island was 5/39 at the close of play, with Inverloch’s Dalmau (2/16) and Dudek (2/0) doing most of the damage with the ball.

Wonthaggi Workmens

has recorded an easy victory over MDU, whacking their way to a grand first innings total of 372. MDU made 214 in reply. Workmens was less emphatic in its second innings, finishing the game three wickets down for 62.

Nerrena smashed Wonthaggi Miners, who managed a paltry first innings total of 57. Excelling with the bat, Nerrena was untouchable – declaring its inning finished at 1/242.

The Miners were more respectable in their second innings stance, batting their way to a total of 153.

GLEN ALVIE v OMK 1st innings OMK 8/284 (dec) 1st innings Glen Alvie 110 2nd innings OMK K. Kerr n.o. ............................ 115 R. White c. B. Davidson b. J. Hamilton .........................8 A. Rose c. B. Davidson b. D. Williams ......................15 J. Paterson b. E. Chandler ........44 D. Creed n.o. ............................13 Extras ......................................12 Total ....................................3/207 INVERLOCH v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island 132 1st innings Inverloch

L. Sharrock c. A. Finlayson b. S. Niven............................14 C. Dudek c. P. Francis b. S. Niven............................13 N. Brayley b. A. Thomas..........22 N. Goodall c. M. Haringsma b. P. Cleary .............................8 M. Anderson c. J. Blackwell b. P. Francis ..........................52 B. Sword b. A. Thomas ..............2 R. Tegg b. P. Francis ................20 J.A. Dalmau n.o. ...................... 11 J.P. Dalmau c. J. Blackwell b. T. Officer ............................5 Extras ......................................13 Total .......................... 8/160 (dec) Bowling: S. Niven 2/28, M. Haringsma 0/15, P. Cleary 1/9, A. Thomas 2/18, J. Blackwell 0/15, T. Officer 1/12, Z. Brown 0/21, P. Francis 2/32.

2nd innings Phillip Island L. Keating lbw. b. B. Sword.......6 A. Thomas b. J.A. Dalmau .........0 J. Blackwell c. b. C. Dudek......14 P. Cleary c. b. J.A. Dalmau ......16 T. Officer b. C. Dudek ................0 J. Manning n.o............................1 Z. Brown n.o. .............................1 Extras ........................................1 Total ......................................5/39 Bowling: J.A. Dalmau 2/16, B. Sword 1/23, C. Dudek 2/0.

WON WORKMENS v MDU 1st innings Won Workmens 8/372 (cc) 1st innings MDU L. Harrington c. K. Maloney b. A. McLean..........................5 C. Harris r.o. ...............................8 T. Zukovskis b. L. Sawyer .........7 J. Sinclair c. C. Harvey b. A. McLean..........................8

S. McRae c. C. Harvey b. L. McGuirk ......................12 L. Corry c. D. Dutchman b. L. Sawyer .........................52 M. Olden c. R. Geyer b. M. Thomas .........................5 B. McKnight c&b. A. Yann ......46 D. Sinclair lbw. b. L. McGuirk ......................17 T. Sinclair n.o. ............................9 S. Riley r.o................................28 Extras ......................................18 Total .......................................214 2nd innings Won Workmens K. Maloney c. b. B. McKnight...6 R. Geyer c. S. Riley b. S. McRae ..........................20 M. Thomas c. b. L. Harrington....................24 L. Sawyer n.o. ............................8 Z. Macdermid n.o.......................2 Extras ........................................2 Total ......................................3/62 Bowling: B. McKnight 1/25, S. McRae 1/18, M. Olden 0/9, L. Harrington 1/9.

WON MINERS v NERRENA 1st innings Won Miners 57 1st innings Nerrena 1/242 (dec) 2nd innings Won Miners A. Howson c. b. Z. Trease........14 P. Owen c. b. Z. Trease.............32 J. Honeysett lbw. b. Z. Trease ..10 R. Bettess c. b. Z. Trease.......... 11 J. Nelson c. b. D. Campbell .....21 J. Piasente lbw. b. A. Trotto ..... 11 J. Loos b. A. Trotto.....................1 P. Loos b. A. Trotto ..................25 A. Honeysett n.o. .......................4 D. Perryman b. J. Hoy................2 D. Hamilton lbw. b. A. Trotto ....0 Extras ......................................22 Total .......................................153

• B GRADE DIVISION 2

Fixter takes five WONTHAGGI Workmens fell 46 runs short of Town’s first innings total.

Town stalwart Steve Fixter claimed five wickets for 31 runs in his team’s first innings bowling assault, including the scalps of the two top scoring batsmen, Barnes (53) and Morrison (40). Team mate Jake Burge also bowled well, taking 3/40.

Town put the pedal to the metal in the second innings, with Withers (100), Smith (72) and Damian Burge (48) all hitting the ball well.

OMK top order batsman Miller made sure his team stayed on top of Koonwarra Leongatha RSL with a brave 113 run knock. The OMK boys were under assault from an aggressive and relentless bowling attack from Koony, with Turner (2/33), Dower (2/64) and Thorne (2/23) all playing a part. And while many of his team mates fell for unimpressive totals, Miller was able to stand tall.

Imperials were far too good for Kilcunda-Bass,

Under 16

INVERLOCH lt FISH CREEK-TARWIN 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin 9/119 1st innings Inverloch N. Brayley n.o. .........................40 M. Woods c. T. Redpath b. L. Edgelow .........................0 L. Anderson c. O. Brennan b. G. Staley.............................1 D. Lawson c&b. H. Griggs ........0 J. Dalmau c. T. Redpath b. M. McGannon ..................10 J. Ritchie c. T. Redpath b. L. Buckland ........................2 H. Keily b. L. Buckland .............1 F. McKittrick b. G. Park.............0 S. Hayes n.o. ............................24 J. Teakle b J. Hill ........................2

despite brave batting performances by KillyBass’s Aplin (38), Gardiner (47) and Blake (not out 56). The trouble was, few other team mates were able to record significant totals.

Imperials’ bowler Zac Price was most dangerous with the ball, taking 3/41.

Korumburra had no trouble recording a win against Fish Creek Tarwin, with Rigby (91) and Dunlevie (68) smashing their way toward big totals.

On the other side of the ledger, Fish Creek Tarwin bowler Van Boven was good with the ball, taking 4/36.

KOONWARRA-RSL v OMK 1st innings Koonwarra-RSL 200 1st innings OMK P. Miller c. b. S. Turner..............20 T. Miller c. B. Moscript b. K. Thorne ......................... 113 C. O’Brien b. P. Dower .............14 W. Dowel c. S. Moore b. S. Paterson ........................... 0 T. Eustace c. b. P. Dower ............. 0 R. Quaife c. E. Charles b. B. Moscript ........................29 N. Creed c. b. S. Turner .............12 P. Harper c. b. E. Charles...........12 G. Lomagno c. b. K. Thorne .....17 N. Audino n.o. ...........................17 R. Wyatt n.o. ................................ 5 Extras ........................................20 Total......................................9/259

Bowling: S. Turner 2/33, P. Dower 2/64, E. Charles 1/62, S. Paterson 1/29, B. Moscript 1/42, K. Thorne 2/23.

IMPERIALS v KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Imperials 234 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass T. Aplin stp. b. T. Sauvarin ........38 R. Gardiner r.o. ..........................47 H. Grace c. D. Ginnane b. T. Sauvarin ........................... 0 S. Blake n.o................................55 J. Tregear stp. D. Ginnane b. G. Forrester .......................... 5 S. Shelton hit wckt. b. Z. Price...............................13 D. Clay c. b. Z. Price ................... 0 R. Duff c. Z. Price b. K. McGavin ......................... 9 T. Smith c. b. G. Forrester ........... 6 Extras ........................................21 Total......................................8/194 Bowling: Z. Price 3/41, G. Forrester 2/45, K. McGavin 0/19, J. Forrester 0/15, P. McCaughan 0/17, T. Sauvarin 2/48, R. Higgins 0/2.

TOWN v WON WORKMENS 1st innings Town 185 1st innings Won Workmens S. Brann lbw. b. W. Turner .......... 0 I. Barnes c. J. Withers b. S. Fixter..............................53 C. Smith b. S. Clark..................... 0 L. McLean c. S. Fixter b. J. Burge ................................ 9 S. Osborne b. J. Burge ...............17 S. Morison c. W. Turner b. S. Fixter..............................40 S. Roche c. J. Hume b. S. Fixter................................ 3 K. Brann c. J. Withers b. S. Fixter................................ 0 L. Borne c. M. Smith b. S. Fixter................................ 1 S. Coldebella b. J. Burge ............. 0 S. Jeffries n.o. .............................. 2

Extras ........................................14 Total.........................................139 Bowling: S. Clark 1/33, W. Turner 1/11, J. Bolge 0/8, J. Burge 3/50, J. Hume 0/1, S. Fixter 5/31.

2nd innings Town J. Withers c. L. Mclean b. S. Morison .......................100 M. Wilson c. S. Brann b. S. Morison .........................13 J. Burge c. b. S. Roche...............33 M. Smith n.o. .............................72 D. Burge c. L. McLean b. S. Roche .............................48 J. Hume n.o. ................................. 1 Extras ........................................20 Total......................................4/287 Bowling: L. Borne 0/39, S. Coldebella 0/40, S. Jeffries 0/48, S. Morison 2/49, S. Roche 2/64, K. Brann 0/33.

FISH CREEK-TARWIN v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin 172 1st innings Korumburra A. McKinnon b. M. Van Boven .. 6 R. Webster c&b. C. Bawden ....... 3 T. Scott lbw. b. S. Rabbitt ..........31 T. Jenkin c. b. J. Pouw ................. 2 K. Rigby c. b. M. Van Boven ....91 T. Allen c. O. Brennan b. G. Buckland ....................... 11 N. Allen c. G. Webster b. M. Van Boven ....................27 J. Oxlee b. M. Van Boven..........18 P. Dunlevie b. C. Bawden..........68 C. Truscott c. C. Bawden b. T. Stybosh ..........................12 A. Meade n.o. ............................28 Extras ........................................36 Total.........................................333 Bowling: J. Pouw 1/21, C. Bawden 2/48, H. Buckland 0/61, S. Rabbitt 1/36, M. Van Boven 4/36, G. Buckland 1/22, L. Buckland 0/42, T. Stybosh 1/36, O. Brennan 0/7.

Extras ......................................18 Total .........................................98 PHILLIP ISLAND d WON MINERS 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners 84 1st innings Phillip Island J. Keating c. .............................13 J. Taylor lbw.. ...........................32 B. Insall b. ................................19 T. Officer b. ..............................15 B. Young n.o.............................15 H. Watson c. ...............................1 A. Duyker b................................6 J. Excell c. ..................................0 J. Asbury lbw. .............................0 Extras ......................................25 Total .......................................126 2nd innings Won Miners 7/32 Bowling: J. Taylor 1/5, J. Excell 0/11, T. Officer 1/4, B. Insall

2/7, J. Asbury 2/2, J. Keating 0/0, H. Watson 1/2.

POOWONG-LOCH lt KORUMBURRA 1st innings Poowong-Loch 5/123 (cc) 1st innings Korumburra P. Dunlevie c. ...........................27 T. Jenkin ret. .............................50 B. Condolucci ret. ....................34 J. Arestia c. ...............................10 L. Miller ret. .............................26 J. Celebrine ret. ........................10 M. Allen r.o. ...............................5 J. Beckwith ret. ........................18 H. McNeill n.o. ........................13 G. Allen c. ..................................1 A. Ringer n.o. .............................3 Extras ......................................39 Total ....................................4/236 KILCUNDA-BASS lt MDU

1st innings MDU 69 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass J. Bastwrous c. b. J. Riley ........19 T. Smith c. b. K. Newton............6 B. Caile c. b. J. Riley .................1 K. Condick c. b. J. Riley ..........17 E. Luke c. b. J. Hoy..................24 E. Garratt lbw. b. M. Olden ........4 L. May b. M. Trotto ...................6 B. Pipicelli b. M. Trotto .............0 J. Rosenow c. b. M. Trotto .........0 D. Ferguson b. M. Olden............3 J. Bastwrous n.o. ........................0 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .........................................91 Bowling: J. Riley 0/10, M. Olden 0/8, K. Newton 1/3.

2nd innings MDU 2/58 Bowling: T. Smith 0/3, K. Condick 0/3, E. Garratt 0/5, J. Bastwrous 0/7, B. Pipicelli 0/9,

Ball to bat: Miners’ batsman Andrew Howson seeks to put some early runs on the board against Nerrena.

D. Ferguson 0/6, L. May 0/14, J. Rosenow 0/7, J. Bastwrous 1/3.

WONTHAGGI WORKMENS v IMPERIALS 1st innings Won Workmens 187 1st innings Imperials BA. Pickersgill c. D. Turton b. Z. Macdermid.....................1 T. Sauvarin c. K. Brann b. Z. Macdermid.....................0 B. Moscript c. Z. Macdermid b. J. Thomas ...........................0 J. Ginnane b. J. Thomas ...........25 K. McGavin c&b. D. Turton ....31 L. Wright c&b. D. Turton...........6 L. Riseley c. K. Brann b. A. Busana .........................34 R. Smith b. K. Jamieson...........13 Z. Fiddelaers c. K. Brann b. D. Turton ............................0

J. Ballagh n.o..............................2 D. Ginnane b. A. Busana............2 Extras ........................................9 Total .......................................123 Bowling: Z. Macdermid 2/25, J. Thomas 2/13, B. Bayne 0/27, D. Turton 3/30, K. Jamieson 1/12, A. Busana 2/13, B. Cocks 0/3.

2nd innings Won Workmens C. Casey n.o. ............................12 A. Busana b. B. Pickersgill ......23 K. Brann n.o. ..............................9 Extras ........................................4 Total ......................................1/48 Bowling: T. Sauvarin 0/5, B. Moscript 0/0, L. Riseley 0/0, K. McGavin 0/3, Z. Fiddelaers 0/18, J. Ballagh 0/0, D. Ginnane 0/8, B. Pickersgill 1/9, L. Wright 0/2.

South Gippsland Bridge

Meeniyan – Monday evening: 1st Barbara Axten, Pat West. 2nd Sally and Brian Hoskins. 3rd Frank Arndt, Peter Braker. 4th Kathryn Smith, David Baggallay.

Inverloch, Friday afternoon: North/South: 1st Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour. 2nd David and Wendy Saleeba.

3rd Kathy Geyer, Mary McCaughan. 4th Dina Drury, Greg Nicholson. 5th Neville and Phillip Chapman.

East/West: 1st John Sullivan, Alan Johnston. 2nd Anne Williams, John Farr. 3rd Clive Hope, Frank Arndt. 4th Kaye Douglas, John Sutton.

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378 for Nerrena pair DAMIEN Symmons and Gerard Murphy took it upon themselves to secure a 1st innings victory against Wonthaggi Miners.

Top pair: Nerrena’s Damien Symmons and Gerard Murphy knocked up and astonishing 378 between them on Saturday.

• A GRADE DIVISION 2

One sided matches in A2 MATCHES in A2 cricket went pretty much as expected over the weekend, with easy wins posted by all sides.

Town, which made 8/428 the week before, had Poowong/Loch bowled out for just 193.

M. Adderley top scored for Poowong/Loch with 32 but none of their bats could get a big score together.

Bowling honours were shared around with Nathan Johnston, Ash Hickey and Madura WeerasingheSilva all taking two apiece for the Scorpions as they stayed on top of the ladder.

Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL cemented second spot on the ladder with a big win over Fish Creek/ Tarwin, the Koony boys making 6/307 in reply to Fishy’s 145 the week before.

Sam Hughes continued his stellar season with the bat, making 92 and sharing in a big partnership with N. Toms who made 53. Brad Anderson starred with a score of 67.

D. Britton took 3/52 for Fish Creek/Tarwin.

MDU lowered their colours with their 70 all out never going to win against Kilcunda/Bass, who scored 7/212 declared.

MDU was sent back in but managed to stave off an outright by scoring 8/202 in their second dig.

The highlight of Saturday was Jacob Dakin for Killy/Bass who batted

on and finished on 86.

Mark Cantwell bowled well for United and took 4/43.

In the final match Glen Alvie 4/171 defeated Foster 95 and 3/116.

Steven Coppell made a top 76 for Glen Alvie.

A Grade, Division 2 GLEN ALVIE v FOSTER 1st innings Foster 95 1st innings Glen Alvie S. Smith c. R. Johnston b. G. Tanner ..........................42 S. Lowe b. R. Johnston ............35 J. Glen c. ....................................0 S. Coppell c. F. Griggs b. G. Tanner ..........................76 R. Arestia n.o..............................9 Extras ........................................9 Total .......................... 4/171 (dec) 2nd innings Foster 3/116 (cc) Bowling: S. Coppell 0/26, D. Gilbert 0/9, J. Hales 0/7, R. Bolding 1/19, J. Glen 1/11, J. Wheeler 0/16, D. Tiziani 1/7, A. Hamilton 0/13.

KILCUNDA-BASS v MDU 1st innings MDU 70 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass A. Larcombe c. M. Martin b. M. Patching ......................19 A. Oats c. R. Olden b. T. Harris .............................7 P. Palmer c. M. Martin b. M. Cantwell......................18 S. Oates c. R. Eddy b. M. Cantwell......................41 J. Dakin c. C. Le Page b. M. Patching ......................86 T. Miller b. M. Cantwell ..........24 J. Mahood n.o.............................3 P. Matthews c. M. Patching b. M. Cantwell........................8 Extras ........................................6 Total .......................... 7/212 (dec) Bowling: T. Harris 1/65, M. Cantwell 4/43, S. Arnup 0/34, M. Patching 2/35, R. Olden 0/28, M. Le Page 0/3.

2nd innings MDU C. Le Page c. B. Egeberg b. P. Matthews ........................3 M. Le Page lbw. b. D. Pipicelli ..8 C. Hoober c. D. Pipicelli b. J. Mahood.........................31 M. Olden stp. S. Oates b. J. Mahood.........................25 R. Olden stp. S. Oates

b. J. Mahood...........................4 W. Prosser c. S. Oates b. A. Larcombe.....................49 R. Eddy b. P. Palmer ................32 M. Martin c. P. Matthews b. P. Palmer ..........................24 M. Cantwell n.o........................13 Extras ......................................13 Total ....................................8/202 Bowling: D. Pipicelli 1/27, P. Matthews 1/24, P. Palmer 2/42, B. Egeberg 0/16, J. Dakin 0/10, J. Mahood 3/38, T. Miller 0/6, S. Tapscott 0/2, A. Larcombe 1/25.

POOWONG-LOCH v TOWN 1st innings Town 8/428 (cc) 1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox ret. hurt ......................24 S. Magnusson c&b. A. Hickey ....................18 M. Adderley c. M. Davies b. N. Johnston ......................32 N. Findlay c. I. Hanks b. A. Hickey ...........................5 R. Knox c. I. Hanks b. N. Johnston ......................23 G. Birnie c. b. M. Borschman ..14 R. Carvill c. M. Davies b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ......18 S. Jenkins c. N. Johnston b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ......13 V. Rawat lbw. b. M. Davies......10 T. Hancock n.o. ..........................1 Extras ......................................35 Total .......................................193 Bowling: A. Ratnayake 0/13, N. Johnston 2/63, M. Borschman 0/21, A. Hickey 2/24, M. Weerasinghe-Silva 2/24, M. Borschman 1/23, C. Bruce 0/10, M. Davies 1/0.

KOONWARRA-RSL v FISH CREEK-TARWIN 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin 145 1st innings Koonwarra-RSL S. Hughes c. J. Law b. C. Fisher ...........................92 N. Toms lbw. b. A. Straw .........53 B. Moscript b. A. Straw .............0 B. Anderson c. J. Danckert b. D. Britton .........................67 D. Pearce c. A. Straw b. D. Britton .........................22 S. Sperling c. W. Cocksedge b. D. Britton ...........................0 J. Hughes n.o. ...........................20 B. Thomas n.o. .........................38 Extras ......................................15 Total .............................6/307 (cc) Bowling: J. Flanders 0/29, J. Danckert 0/54, V. Kedamath 0/39, A. Straw 2/33, J. Law 0/14, J. Buckland 0/33, C. Fisher 1/26, M. Watkins 0/17, D. Britton 3/52.

The pair came to the crease at 2/24 and didn’t stop until they were well and truly over their target of 356 set by the Miners last week.

Symmons knocked out 27 fours and seven sixes on his way to 207 while Murphy favoured the boundary with 30 fours and 3 sixes.

This partnership breaks the LDCA A1 third wicket record and sets the bar high for the next pair who challenge.

Nerrena ended the innings on an admirable 7/498, securing them a win.

OMK demolished the Imperials batting line up with them all out for 83 in the first innings.

Excellent bowling from Greaves (3/24), Wyatt (2/7) and Dell (2/17) led to the Imps being unable to face more than 28 overs.

OMK picked up the bat and smashed out a quick 101, with Tom Wyatt finishing strongly with 24.

The Imperials came out hitting for the second time, doing better in 15 overs than they did the first innings.

Rushton was the highest scorer with 38 not out, hitting a run per ball late in the day including two fours and three sixes.

The Imps’ second innings allowed them 4/100 at the end of the day.

Ryan Thomas and David Britt were the big hitters for Wonthaggi Workmens on Saturday.

Thomas managed a fantastic 175 while Britt smashed a good 116.

Bowling efforts from Weerasinghe (5/150) and Scott (4/143) were not consistent enough to get the Workmen from the crease.

When they eventually finished their onslaught they were all out for 568, sending the Cobras back in for four overs.

They managed 2/34 with David Britt claiming both the wickets.

Phillip Island secured a nine run win over Inverloch at Cowes.

With an achievable target on 192 in their sights the Phillip Island team were looking for some consistent hitting.

Captain Shane Murdoch led with the bat, making 61 closely followed by Hornsby with 53.

In just over 73 overs Phillip Island were all out but not before tipping over their target of 192 and finishing the day all out for 201.

A Grade, Division 1 OMK v IMPERIALS 1st innings OMK 7/345 (cc) 1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin b. A. Jenkins ............ 0 A. Meyer r.o. ..............................16 L. Rogers r.o. .............................18 N. Eddy c. P. Dyer b. R. Greaves ........................... 7 T. Williams lbw. b. B. Wyatt ..... 11 B. Davidson b. R. Greaves .......... 2 J. Rushton c. B. Wyatt b. R. Greaves ........................... 0 A. Eddy c. J. Cochrane b. P. Dell................................... 0 S. Vagg lbw. b. P. Dell ................. 0 K. Gray n.o. ...............................12 L. Wright b. B. Wyatt .................. 6 Extras ........................................ 11

Total...........................................83 Bowling: A. Jenkins 1/21, R. Greaves 3/24, P. Dell 2/17, B. Wyatt 2/7, J. Cochrane 0/6.

2nd innings OMK P. Dyer lbw. b. A. Eddy ............... 0 J. Van Rooye c. J. Rushton b. L. Wright.............................. 6 J. Wilson c. T. Williams b. A. Eddy ..............................22 B. Wyatt c. T. Williams b. A. Eddy ..............................16 G. Miller c&b. J. Rushton ........... 2 R. Greaves c. L. Rogers b. J. Rushton ............................ 7 J. Cochrane c. N. Eddy b. J. Rushton ............................ 2 A. Jenkins b. A. Eddy .................. 7 P. Dell c. J. Rushton b. A. Eddy ................................ 4 D. Lloyd n.o. ................................ 9 T. Wyatt lbw. b. L. Wright .........24 Extras .......................................... 2 Total.........................................101 Bowling: A. Eddy 5/52, L. Wright 2/18, J. Rushton 3/29.

2nd innings Imperials L. Rogers c. P. Dell b. R. Greaves .........................13 N. Eddy c. J. Wilson b. R. Greaves .........................17 B. Davidson c. J. Wilson b. D. Lloyd .............................21 T. Williams lbw. b. J. Wilson....... 4 J. Rushton n.o. ...........................38 A. Eddy n.o. ................................. 0 Extras .......................................... 7 Total......................................4/100 Bowling: A. Jenkins 0/26, R. Greaves 2/16, J. Wilson 1/16, B. Wyatt 0/16, J. Cochrane 0/8, J. Van Rooye 0/7, D. Lloyd 1/5.

PHILLIP ISLAND v INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch 192 1st innings Phillip Island E. Richards b. K. Rotthier .........15 J. Black c. K. Rotthier b. N. Cant ...............................37 S. Boyack c. R. Thomas b. L. Rankin ............................. 5 S. Murdoch r.o. ..........................61 T. Hornsby c. J. Rankin b. K. Rothier ..........................53 C. Viljoen stp. W. Taberner b. B. Debono ............................ 3 R. Cleeland stp. W. Taberner b. B. Debono ............................ 0 B. Lawrence c. L. Rankin b. K. Rotthier ........................... 0 C. Wilson c. N. Cant b. B. Debono ..........................17 S. Kirton r.o. ................................ 1 D. Johnston n.o. ........................... 3 Extras .......................................... 6 Total.........................................201 Bowling: R. Thomas 0/34, K.

Rotthier 3/44, L. Rankin 1/32, N. Cant 1/21, D. Clark 0/32, J. Smith 0/21, B. Debono 3/12.

KORUMBURRA v WON WORKMENS 1st innings Korumburra 155 1st innings Won Workmens T. Hooper c. K. Miller b. U. Weerasinghe..................55 D. Britt c. K. Miller b. D. Scott ............................ 116 S. Huitema c. D. Salmon b. U. Weerasinghe.................... 0 G. Britt c. J. Cook b. D. Scott ..............................54 R. Thomas c. J. Richards b. D. Scott ............................175 D. Turton b. D. Salmon .............64 C. Harvey c. C. Smith b. U. Weerasinghe..................48 J. Liddle c. B. Schmidt b. D. Scott ................................ 5 G. Bolding c. C. Smith b. U. Weerasinghe..................14 J. Thomas n.o. ............................20 M. McCall c. C. Smith b. U. Weerasinghe.................... 3 Extras ........................................14 Total.........................................568 Bowling: M. Olden 0/20, U. Weerasinghe 2/38, K. Dorman 0/15, I. Osman 0/11, D. Scott 0/36.

2nd innings Korumburra 2/34 Bowling: J. Liddle 0/20, D. Britt 2/12.

NERRENA v WON MINERS 1st innings Won Miners 356 1st innings Nerrena M. Clark b. B. Foon..................... 8 C. Friebe c. B. Foon b. R. Birkett ...........................16 D. Symmons c. R. Birkett b. G. Peters...........................207 G. Murphy c. D. Beesey b. M. Johnson ......................189 T. Wightman c. G. Kent b. J. O’Reilly..........................16 T. Trotman c. R. Birkett b. M. Johnson .......................... 1 P. Matheson n.o..........................18 J. Renden c. D. Beesey b. J. O’Reilly..........................15 R. Clark n.o................................13 Extras ........................................15 Total......................................7/498 Bowling: B. Foon 1/58, R. Birkett 1/68, D. Beesey 0/9, M. Johnson 2/84, A. Donohue 0/96, G. Peters 1/57, J. O’Reilly 2/55, C. Thomas 0/61.

Tennis club gets wet A LARGE amount of water damage was caused to the Leongatha Tennis Club rooms after a hot water system exploded on Tuesday.

The top floor of the two storey building resembled a lake, with litres of water spreading across the room and soaking through the floor.

Club president Frank Dekker said the extent of the damage was still not known.

“We’re going to have to rip the carpet up from upstairs and some plaster on the down stairs ceiling may have to go too,” he said.

Fluorescent lights on the bottom floor where water had pooled had to be replaced and more damage is yet to be assessed.

The damage bill is also not finalised but the club is able to claim the flooding on insurance.

“Committee members Michelle Krohn and Sue Hemming got the situation under control quickly which I can’t thank them

enough for,” Mr Dekker said.

“The two ladies organised tradesmen in to stop the flooding and begin the clean up.”

Fortunately the club got onto the flooding within two hours of the hot water service exploding.

“Our cleaner, Guilia Joyce, came across the water at 9am on Tuesday,” Mr Dekker said.

“And we think the flooding had started within two hours before that because our maintenance man John Bulge was at the club at 7am and there was no sign of flooding.

“It’s really fortunate it didn’t happen in the middle of the night or even next week when most of us are at country week.”

Mr Dekker said it was the best time for the flooding to occur considering.

The club had to cancel two nights of night tennis last week due to safety and electricity issues.

“That was a bit of a setback for the club but we should be all right from now on,” Mr

Dekker said.

The club will be taking the old hot water service out of the top floor and have a new one going in downstairs to stop this happening again.

“A big thank you has to go to all the tradesmen who put the work in cleaning up and repairing the club rooms after the flooding,” Mr Dekker said.

The tennis club is also

cutting down the large trees in front of the club rooms and the wood is up for grabs.

Come along to the club on Sunday February 17 with a chainsaw and trailer and for a small donation you can go home with plenty of firewood for the winter. For more information call Michelle Krohn on 0418 570 711.

Drying out: Leongatha Tennis Club president Frank Dekker has employed four industrial dryers to dry out the flood affected areas.

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Woolamai Cup passes the test WOOLAMAI’S cup meeting on Saturday attracted one of the biggest crowds ever, with some 3000 people who saw Sale based horse Born This Way race to a win in the Coldon Woolamai Cup.

Big moment: Coldon sponsored the Woolamai Cup and company representatives Hannah Carew, John Walsh and Maddison Carew presented winning trainer Cliff Murray and jockey Angela Bence with their trophies.

All relative: Dirk den Hartog of Smiths Beach, Bob Bishop, Anna den Hartog and Harry Bishop, all of Rhyll, with Pauline Bishop of Rhyll.

The course was put to the test not just by the capacity crowd, which was well behaved according to Woolamai and District Racing Club secretary Bev Carmichael and also

by Victorian racing’s Compliance Assurance Team that attended the cup meeting.

The compliance team was busy testing some 20 race horses on the day prior to racing, and jockeys, to make sure they all complied and that no illegal drugs or substances had been administered.

Mrs Carmichael said it is a first for a Picnic Meeting that the compliance team had attended.

“There weren’t any dramas, it all seemed to go very well and I think most people were more than happy to have the team attend. I think it was a wakeup call for all jockeys and trainers,” she said.

“We had a lot going on, with a capacity cup day crowd, the testing

All decorated: Jasmine McCallum and Savannah Agnew, both of Bass, display their new looks.

Mad dash: among the hens and bucks to run the home straight were Rachael Rogers of Inverloch, Al Thomas of Singapore, Alisha Whetham of Lilydale and Julian Szafranic of Brunswick. Rachael will marry Luke Reddie and Julian is to wed Tara Goldbold of Inverloch.

Taking shape: Michaela Jenkins of Aspendale Gardens is transformed by Margaret Nelson of Leongatha at the face painting booth.

Team effort: Woolamai Racing Club president Robert Carmichael thanks helpers Rhonda Quilford (left) and Anna Spiden.

team and we had a crew from Crock Media filming for a TBN program to be screened.”

Mrs Carmichael said they had quite a few hens and bucks parties and all the hospitality marquees were fully booked.

“People came from all round the area. There were nine bus loads from Phillip Island and Wonthaggi, and we got a lot from Melbourne,” she said.

“We even had some interstate visitors from Queensland. My sister Leanne and some friends flew down for the cup.”

While there weren’t any local winners, the Carmichael’s horse Just Jordie, placed third at the cup day meeting after his win in the previous race meeting at Woolamai.

Mrs Carmichael said the weather was just ideal and it was a great family day out, with face painting, jumping castle

and Pockets the Clown in big demand.

The official fashions on the field event was cancelled for this year and instead judges wandered through the crowd and chose four or five well dressed ladies on the day, who were pleasantly surprised when they were presented with gift vouchers and flowers.

Coldon Woolamai Cup winning trainer Cliff Young said jockey Angela Bence maintained pace on Born This Way towards the final moments.

“She was running last early and finished off very strong. That’s how she likes to race,” he said.

John Walsh of race sponsors Coldon said the race was terrific.

“No one knew who was going to get past the post first.”

Woolamai will host its next meeting on Saturday, February 23.

Pretty pair: Jordan O’Brien (left) of Surf Beach and Holly Piera of Cowes added tropical elegance to race day.

Race won: Jockey Angela Bence drives Born This Way past the post in the Coldon Woolamai Cup, just ahead of Bedouin Express.

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Bathurst win for Wyhoon

NOT many can say they’ve won a race around the prestigious Bathurst race track but Terry Wyhoon can tick it off his bucket list.

At the weekend the Korumburra based driver did just that, winning in a Sports Sedan class race around Mount Panorama.

After racing on the track a few times he was happy to finally secure a win there.

“It was a good weekend,” he said.

“It is a very challenging track, you always go there and you’re thinking why I am so slow because of the track time and it being over 6kms around you’ve only got to miss a couple of corners or not get your line right and it shows on the time.

“You get faster and

faster over the weekend and we were a bit limited for track time, but come the last race that’s when we were going the quickest.”

Terry was racing his Ford BF V8 supercar which is an ex-James Courtney race car from the Stone Brothers garage.

Although being up against cars with higher horsepower Terry’s BF did the job.

“A lot of the Sports Sedan drivers haven’t been to Bathurst before so I think the track knowledge helped us immensely,” he said.

“Those bigger cars are little bit faster in a straight line. But over all, I think our lap times were about a couple of seconds faster than the closest one.”

Terry certainly didn’t expect a win from the weekend as it was the first

time running his new car.

“We thought we’d take it up and iron all the bugs out of it and where we end up we end up,” he said.

“We certainly weren’t expecting to win, that’s for sure, and it’s always a good thing though.”

It was a close battle around the mountain, with a fellow V8 driver close behind Terry.

“I had another supercar competitor who I run against a fair bit who was right on me,” he said.

“He finished only two tenths behind me.

“I spent a bit more time watching him in the mirror than where I’m going at some points.”

This race win was a fantastic chance for Terry to try out the new car before the Shannons V8 touring car series kicks off in a four weeks time.

Great win: Korumburra’s Terry Wyhoon got his first win on the Bathurst race track on the weekend.

• SOUTH GIPPSLAND YACHT CLUB

Trophy returns to Inverloch Snooks swinging for title

THE Eastern Region Regatta was hosted this weekend at SGYC Inverloch, with an invitation race on Saturday afternoon and the two main races on Sunday.

The regatta was well represented from Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club and Latrobe Valley Yacht Club, plus the usual sailors from South Gippsland Yacht Club Inverloch, with 27 boats split over four divisions.

Both races started off the Inverloch pier and the boats were sent south into the main channel off Point Smyth and out towards the heads under the care of Commodore Ian Jones and rescue boat driver Derek Despy.

Winners in A Division were 1st Gary Maskell, 2nd Tim Shepperd, both from Gippsland Lakes and tied 3rd was Wayne Smith, Rob McNair and Pete Kiely, all from SGYC Inverloch.

B Division 1st Toby Leppin, 2nd

Andrew Birim, 3rd Keith Cousins, all from SGYC Inverloch.

C Division 1st Clancy McColl from Gippsland Lakes, 2nd Noel Owens, 3rd Paula Horton both from SGYC Inverloch.

D Division 1st Frank Strickland from Latrobe Valley.

Overall regatta winner was Toby Leppin from SGYC Inverloch.

Further information on club races and results can be found at www. sgycinverloch.com.au.

MARTY Snooks starts his campaign for a National School Boy Boxing Title in Adelaide this week.

Marty took out the boxing Victorian 48kg School Boy Boxing Title in December and is keen for this week of action.

The week long championship will hopefully see him walk away with more confidence as a boxer and maybe even a title.

The young gun has only been a part of the sport for 15 months now and took the Victorian title in just his sixth fight.

A keen sportsman, Snooks took to the ring to develop extra fitness but it was soon apparent to his first coach, Brad Anderson, that he was a natural.

He was then asked to train at the Corner Inlet Boxing Gym under Scott Bindloss as well, which led to sparring and a first fight.

Sailing standout: Commodore Ian Jones presents the perpetual trophy to regatta winner Toby Leppin with Noel Owen and Andrew Birim.

• SOUTH GIPPSLAND FIELD AND GAME

Over 100 in monthly shoot THE unbridled passion and the enthusiasm towards honing skills for this year’s duck season was evident with a record number of 120 shooters turning out for the February shoot.

Numbers like that are usually

generated in March just prior to the opening of the season.

Thank you to all helpers and to the very patient competitors.

Results AA: K Jacobs 65 W Lieshout 64 A: H Kneebone 64 S Busana 63 J Fowler57 B: D Munday 57 D Briscoe 52

G Lewien 51 C: L Hillbrick 46 B Wood 44 D Rodrigues 42 Vets: B Bremner 59 G Hart 55 J Robbins 52 Ladies: B Hart 40 D Wood 39 T Jacobs 38 Juniors: D Rodrigues 58 K Pentland 56 N Passarin 45

On the hunt: Korumburra’s Marty Snooks will be competing against the best young boxers in Australia this week in the National School Boy Boxing Titles in Adelaide this week.

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