The Great Southern Star - February 14, 2012

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Show stoppers STEALING the Korumburra Show last weekend were seven-year-old Miss Showgirl Jessica Zubcic, three-year-old Mr Tot Boys Trai Blackmore and three-year-old Little Miss Showgirl Charlotte Anthony. Despite wet weather, the 117th annual show was a great success, with families flocking to the showgrounds on Saturday to see a wide range of events, demonstrations, exhibits and rides.

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Burra shock

Former shire offices could go

By Tony Giles THE former Shire of Korumburra offices 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 announcement came as a surprise to many at the event, with a number of murmurings heard as he delivered the news.

While the potential buyer wasn’t disclosed, the tip would be Joe Rossi of the Rossi Group who has plans to develop the adjacent site with a new supermarket complex.

Rumours abound throughout the town that Woolworths is keen to establish a presence.

The purchase of the former council offices on the corner of the highway and King Street would be pivotal to Mr Rossi’s plans.

One irate member of the gathering rushed to Cr Raabe at the end of speeches and was heard by this reporter as saying “disgraceful”.

The resident was angry that Cr Raabe had “hijacked” the Rotary Art Show opening and politicised the event.

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Show survives wet weather THE 177th Korumburra Show was fun for all over the weekend, despite poor weather forcing organisers to cancel all horse

events on Sunday.

The Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society reported a successful show in spite of the adverse weather conditions on Saturday.

With the recreation reserve grounds already fairly wet and insufficient grass coverage, the grounds were deemed unsafe for a second day of competing.

The society apologised for the inconvenience to the public and for anybody unaware of the cancellation.

Rain held off for the majority of Saturday, with families enjoying a variety of rides, show events, demonstrations and art and craft displays.

Wet weather threatened the famous fireworks display later on in the evening, however cleared up in time for a fantastic show.

See next week’s Star for more Korumburra Show photos.

Show results 2012 Poultry Judge Hayden Stephens

Best Bird in show: D. Sigmund, Boolarra (Silkie hen).

Reserve Bird in show: D. Sigmund, Boolarra (Langham pullet).

Best waterfowl: M. & C. Jones, Wonthaggi (Mallard duck).

Best Soft feather Large: D. Sigmund, Boolarra (Silkie hen).

Best Soft feather Bantam: D. Sigmund, Boolarra (Langham pullet).

Best Hard Feather Large: D. Holden, West Creek (O.E.G Partridge hen).

Best Hard Feather Bantam: M. & C. Jones, Wonthaggi (Modern Game Duckwing hen).

Best Farmyard Fowl: Cassie Sheen, Mirboo North.

Best Egg in show: M. & C. Jones, Wonthaggi (brown eggs).

Station - Southern Cross El Toro.

Beef Parader: Under 15 yrs - 1st Giorgi Boucher, 2nd Lucas Kallady; 15 yrs - 25 yrs - 1st Amelia Deblauw, 2nd Mathew Rigano.

Dairy Parader: Under 10 yrs Scott Mackie; 10 yrs - 15 yrs 1st Zali Deenan, 2nd Tamara Loughridgh; 15 yrs - 25 yrs 1st Emma Castle, 2nd Ashlea Hughes.

Horses Supreme Rider: B. Payne.

Supreme Horse of the show: SLM Mercedes S. O’Connor.

Supreme Show Hunter of the show: Mayfield Whim S. O’Connor.

Open wide: sisters Haylea and Makayla Ringeri from Korumburra get up close and personal with a few clowns at the show.

Miss Show Girl Boys Under 4 yrs: Tral Blackmore from Berwick.

Girls 2 yrs - 6 yrs: Charlotte Anthony from Korumburra, age 3.

Girls 7 yrs - 12 yrs: Jessica Zubcic from Korumburra, age 7.

Right: That’s a pretty bird: Debbie and Lou Sigmund’s white silkie hen was named Best Bird of the Show by accredited judge Hayden Stephens from Morwell.

Cattle Champion Holstein: Bawden - Melville Park Ivory Connie.

Intermediate Holstein: Mackie - Burn Brae Densal Amanda.

Junior Holstein: Mackie - Burn Brae Dolmain Rosie.

Champion Jersey: Perrett - Rye Valley Coms Sharaz.

Reserve Jersey: Castle - Jugiong Daisy Mae. Beef Female: Glenburn Station - Southern Cross Cashflow.

Beef Male: Glenburn

Looking good: judge Chloe Morris from Krowera named Kaity Zuidema from Korumburra and her horse Moonlight as Best Presented Mountain Rider aged 14 and over on Saturday.

Above: Pie delight: Lyn Kelly, owner of Kelly’s Bakery in Korumburra, with two pies before they were judged as part of the Apple Pie competition at the Korumburra Show.

Udder stunner: Clayton Bawden from Sandy Point shows off his dairy cow, Melville Park Ivory Connie, named Champion Holstein of the Korumburra Show.

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Funding for Fish Creek: Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan announced $60,000 to repair the Fish Creek Recreation Reserve netball and tennis courts.

New and improved: opening the refurbished Foster War Memorial Arts Centre were South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Warren Raabe, Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan, arts centre secretary Robert Fulton and South Gippsland Shire council CEO Tim Tamlin.

What a view: at the Corner Inlet Lookout Development Project were Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan, Foster Community Association president Larry Giddy and South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Warren Raabe.

Ryan reveals funding

By Simone Short SOUTH Gippsland will receive over $160,000 of flood recovery funding from the State Government to go towards repairs throughout the shire.

Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan MP visited Fish Creek, Foster and Corner Inlet last Friday to make a number of announcements.

His first port of call was the Fish Creek Recreation Reserve, where he announced flood recovery funding of $60,000 to support the repair of dam-

aged tennis and netball courts.

The grant will be added to South Gippsland Shire Council’s contribution of $40,000 and another $20,000 raised by the community.

“When those floods went through in March last year, the government was looking at what we could do to help and in May we established a community grant fund of $40 million,” Mr Ryan said.

“Now Warren, you can’t have it all, I just want to make that clear,” Mr Ryan then joked to council mayor Cr Warren Raabe, who also attended the announcement.

“But we’re going to provide an

extra $60,000 to bring the total up to $120,000 to enable the work to be done here at the rec reserve.”

Fish Creek Tennis Club president Robin Smith said the floods were devastating for members of sporting clubs and the wider community, and thanked all who supported the cause.

“On behalf of the Terrill Park committee and the many users of this facility, I’d like to assure the minister and the mayor this contribution to the fabric of our community is appreciated and it will be well used,” he said.

Mr Ryan also announced a further $80,000 funding for repairs to Mossvale Park and another $23,000 reimburse-

ment to Poowong Recreation Reserve for work already done to repair damage from heavy rain.

“I am very pleased that funding is now available to support the South Gippsland Shire Council as it continues to carry out repairs across the region,” Mr Ryan said.

It was then onto Foster and Corner Inlet for the minister to officially open two redevelopment projects.

Mr Ryan said the $220,000 refurbishment of the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, of which the government contributed $165,000, would ensure it served the needs of the community for many years to come.

“The Foster War Memorial Arts Centre is a popular meeting point for local community groups,” he said.

“It now boasts significantly improved kitchen facilities, upgraded interiors and heating and air-conditioning.”

At Foster North, My Ryan also celebrated the completion of the $84,000 Corner Inlet Lookout Development project.

“The improvements, which included the construction of a viewing platform, rotunda, seating, information bay and landscaping, will help showcase and promote the beauty and diversity of the Corner Inlet region,” he said.

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Cr Raabe told The Star immediately after his speeches that he was trying to get ideas out there and that he was available for people to talk with him about the proposal.

“I think it is well known to some that there had been approaches made to council about selling the building. There had been one previous offer before,” Cr Raabe said.

He said council would now have to consider whether the site was: one, for sale; and two, if the offer would be considered.

The former council offices are home to the Korumburra library, the Korumburra Rotary Club, and the Korumburra Historical Society. The building is also used as storage by the Lions and Apex clubs, and the Working Horse and Tractor Rally committee.

“Obviously if the building was to sell, these displaced groups would have to move to a building that was no worse than the one they are in now,” Cr Raabe said.

Cr Raabe said the Priority Development Panel (PDP) had indicated that it wanted council to withdraw from as many building sites in the CBD as possible. In the town centre alone, council owns: Birralee Child Care Centre, the former council offices, the senior citizens rooms, the community access centre, and further out of the CBD, Milpara Community House and the swimming pool. The Korumburra Kindergarten building is owned by DSE. “The shire owns many buildings in the CBD. We service some 10 toilet blocks alone, as well as provide heating and cool-

ing to many of these buildings,” Cr Raabe said.

Cr Raabe’s announcement came after the awarding of a certificate of appreciation to Rotarian John Kurrle for his unbroken 35 year involvement with the art show.

The mayor talked about the sale of the former Shire of Korumburra offices as an opportunity for the town and a way forward that may see the creation of a childcare hub for the town.

He said that Birralee Child Care Centre was full to overflowing, as was the Korumburra Kindergarten, which is now more than 50-years-old. Both centres operate under a committee of management structure.

Korumburra Business Association president, David Amor was asked by The Star whether he would support the sale of the building and said: “Yes, but only if it was done correctly for the town and after full community consultation.”

Asked whether the townspeople are skeptical about the plans, considering the handling of the saleyards sale and development he said: “My oath they are skeptical”.

“If the old shire building was purchased by Mr Rossi as rumoured, it is my opinion that he still wouldn’t have sufficient space. I reckon he’d need to buy up the four remaining shops along Commercial Street to the lane and rehouse these businesses in any new redevelopment.”

The first general meeting of the new Korumburra Business Association takes place this Wednesday night at the meeting space in the former council offices at

6pm. Mr Amor urges any members or non-members to attend to discuss this and other matters.

“There is a lot to talk about in planning for our town’s future, especially in the town centre, so I urge everyone to attend and have their say,” he said.

Korumburra Car Co owner, Mark Holmes, said council had spent loads of money at the former shire offices on air conditioning.

“It’s a good building that services a lot of tenants,” he said.

“The shire needs to have vision for Korumburra that’s 40 years ahead, not four years, to really look at the bigger picture.

“We’ve seen some magnificent multi-purpose buildings in other shires in the state that really service their community well.

“Can they think that far ahead? Can they find the money that would be

required?

“The saleyards is a case in point; $100,000 was all we got for a fix-up of the drill hall and rec centre buildings.

“I’ve heard talk about a new childcare hub in Mair Crescent but I believe that’s the wrong spot, away from the state school. A better location would be somewhere near the fire station

in Mine Road.”

The Korumburra Structure Plan of July 2010 identifies as a key issue “to immediately improve the convenience retail offers for the community through the provision of additional supermarket floor space for the town.”

The plan also concludes “the town does not have what the community sees as a necessary ele-

ment; that is, a good-sized supermarket flanked by shops for everyday needs.

“The existing small supermarket store is about 1800m2 and isolated from other convenience uses.

“Economic analysis indicates the opportunity for supermarket floor space to be expanded immediately to a total of 2600m2. In present retailing competition, a medium to large-scale national-

brand supermarket is seen as essential to a retail centre.

“In accordance with the principles established in the Priority Development Panel report, facilitation of the establishment of a full line supermarket in the Retail Core is a priority issue for council.”

The Star tried to contact Mr Rossi on Monday via mobile but the phone rang out.

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Table for 200? Red Cross is catering

By Brad Lester TWO hundred people can be fed at the drop of a hat, thanks to foresight by volunteers at Tarwin Lower.

Members of the Red Cross unit have emergency catering boxes filled with plates, water containers and other supplies to feed masses of people left stricken in the event of a disaster.

There is even dishwashing liquid for the clean up afterwards.

The team is ready to feed emergency victims and the fire fighters, State Emergency Service personnel, police and paramedics who rush to their aid.

The unit’s Glenda Arbuthnot has experienced catering in the most unlikely of places.

“At the truck roll-over we had at Fish Creek a while ago, we had a gas stove sitting on the road to boil up hot water for cuppas.”

Glenda received her 30-year service medallion at the Tarwin Lower unit’s Christmas lunch last month.

She has held every position of office at some point and is now deputy catering officer for the region from Phillip Island to Welshpool: working with catering chief Marilyn Mackie to co-ordinate food and drinks when those who most need it either do not have the time to help themselves or the ability to do so.

The pair is on call around the clock.

Floods in northern Victoria and Koo

Three decades’ worth: Glenda Arbuthnot admires her medallion recognising 30 years’ service with Red Cross.

Wee Rup in 2011 hindered victims’ access to supplies but Red Cross volunteers from South Gippsland were there.

During several one week stints to the state’s north, Glenda worked at a relief centre and supported flood victims.

“I tried to find them help with the services and to be someone friendly

to talk to, to just give them support and comfort. They had no water and we carried crates of water to their houses.”

Glenda’s emergency services work is separate to the activities of the unit, and covers a range of duties, from outreach and food handling, to registering victims and attending to isolated incidents.

She has catered at major bushfires, registered children airlifted from Wilsons Promontory after flooding last year, catered for divers searching for pest seastars at Inverloch, and fed police and rescuers attending to a plane crash at Venus Bay in 2007.

Her dedication to the Red Cross was recognised with a service award at Government House last year.

Father rides to raise awareness

By Tessa Hayward THE tragic loss of a daughtter lled d D id G h tto ddo David Gough something to raise awareness of organ donation.

His second annual Organ Donation Awareness Ride (ODAR) started on Saturday, February 4 from the steps of Old Parliament House, Canberra and will finish in Canberra on Friday, February 24 during Organ Donation Awareness Week.

Mr Gough, from Cowra, New South Wales, will ride his BMW GSR motorcycle 8000 kilometres through 100 cities and towns, including the local towns of Welshpool, Foster, Inverloch, Cape Paterson and Cowes.

“I get to travel and raise awareness; it’s the perfect mix. I want people to discover facts through looking at the website (www. donatelife.com.au) and registering to be an organ donor,” Mr

Gough said.

He also believes it is very important to discuss your decision with your family.

When his daughter Melody passed away in 2009 after a motor vehicle accident aged just 26, her wish was to donate her organs to give the gift of life. She saved three lives.

When The Star spoke to Mr Gough in Inverloch last Tuesday he said he was so glad the media was following him.

“The trip has been going well so far. I spoke to 38 Rotarians in Foster last night (Monday, February 6) and I am speaking to Flying Doctor schools in South Australia and the Northern Territory,” Mr Gough said.

He started riding to raise awareness last year, covering 5000 kilometres around New South Wales and has more trips planned for 2013 and 2014.

“Next year I want to go from Perth to Exmouth and then in 2014

I want to head down to Tasmania,” he said.

In September/October, Mr Gough will travel from Canberra to Melbourne to Sydney and then to Newcastle for the Transplant Australia Games.

On his current travels he has taken a small portion of the Book of Life, with stories from organ recipients from the areas he is visiting.

Along with his bike, Mr Gough has attached a small trailer with fridge.

To follow Mr Gough’s travels visit his website www.odar.com. au.

Riding for a cause: David Gough is riding his motorcycle around Australia to increase people’s knowledge of organ donation.

“I have got a lot of pleasure out of it and a lot of friendship. You give a lot but you get a lot back. Then I have got the support of (husband) John and my family too.

“But it’s demanding sometimes.”

The Tarwin Lower unit has 35 members on the books and enjoys meetings on the first Tuesdays of the month at the Tarwin Lower Community Centre, usually entailing a guest speaker, an activity and socialising.

The unit’s once popular Telecross service has ceased but for many years, members would phone elderly people around the Tarwin Lower district daily to ensure they were okay.

They still knit teddy bears for children in hospitals, and those who are victims of fire or floods.

“The late Nancy McMicking was in the unit when I first started. There were only five members and her words were that it was most important that we keep the unit going, otherwise it would close and it would never get going again.”

The unit was instrumental in establishing a Junior Red Cross unit at Tarwin Lower Primary School from 1991 to 1997, and raising money for a water well in Ethiopia. Once constructed, the well bore the words “Tarwin Lower Primary School”.

“It’s not just me. We have to work together and we are lucky in our group that we can call work together.”

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Tourism drawcard re-opened

By Tessa Hayward 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, representing Deputy Premier Peter Ryan MP and Ryan Smith, Minister for Environment and Climate Change, cut the ribbon at one of two 66 metre steel span bridges installed along the trail.

“These magnificent bridges are much bigger than their predecessors and have been installed at points where steep gullies had previously made the trail impassable for the mobility impaired and those on bicycles. The trail is now accessible for all for the first time,” Mr Northe said.

Department of Sustainability and Environment’s Land and Fire Area manager Grange Jephcott said the trail played an important part in the regional community.

The two bridges are just a hallmark of the trail, according to Mr Northe.

“We have made amazing progress due to the work of the community. It is those people who have a passion for the rail trail,” he said.

The trail continues to be a tourism drawcard and

recreational asset for the area.

“It is an exciting day for the Boolarra and Mirboo North communities and the whole area,” Mr Northe said.

The redevelopment was assisted with State Government funding of $1.6 million from Regional Development Victoria and the DSE. The bridges were designed, manufactured and installed by local companies: Chris O’Brien and Company (Traralgon), Strzelecki Engineering (Mirboo North) and Hourigan and Walsh (Traralgon).

Mr Northe also took the opportunity to acknowledge the dedication of the Wednesday Warriors volunteers who worked tirelessly to re-instate and upgrade the track as part of the bushfire recovery.

Along with the new bridges, the entire 13 kilometre track was resurfaced with a thicker substance to make it more durable through wetter weather.

Rail Trail committee of management chairperson Neal Trease was elated to finally reopen the trail.

“Working with local companies to get the work done was also a huge bonus – their local knowledge made getting the job done so much easier,” Mr Trease said.

Pipi finds to be released FRESH research about the sustainability of pipi collection at Venus Bay will be released to the public in March.

Public ceremony: Gippsland MP Darren Chester, Rail Trail committee of management chairperson Neal Trease and Morwell MLA Russell Northe were delighted to cut the ribbon to officially open the Grand Ridge Rail Trail.

Recovery project: Morwell MLA, Russell Northe and DSE’s Land and Fire Area manager Grange Jephcott stand in front of the now open bridge between Mirboo North and Boolarra.

Deputy Premier Peter Ryan gave that commitment to Venus Bay people at a meeting at Parliament House in Melbourne last Thursday.

“Fisheries will continue researching the population numbers and effects of pipi collection, and will go back to the friends group once that latest research has been finalised in March,” Mr Ryan said.

The Gippsland South MLA led a delegation of locals, Friends of Venus Bay representatives and South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin, to meet with Agriculture and Food Security Minister Peter Walsh.

Mr Ryan said the government was taking action to investigate concerns about pipi harvesting at Venus Bay. Mr Ryan said Department of Primary Industries (DPI) fisheries officers were currently surveying the pipi population and, as a result of the meeting, planned to meet with Friends of Venus Bay again once that was complete.

“Evidence currently shows pipi harvesting at Venus Bay is sustainable and not at risk of exploitation by recreational collectors,” Mr Ryan said.

“Uniform and plain clothes fisheries officers have found consistently high levels of catch limit compliance during patrols in the peak season.

“However, some members of the community have voiced concerns about pipi harvesting and the high visitation levels it creates at Venus Bay.” Mr Ryan said as well as the Fisheries research, council, DPI and Parks Victoria would meet to discuss parking and access issues for beach-goers at Venus Bay. Fisheries officers will also continue uniform and plain clothes patrols of Venus Bay.

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Countdown to schools’ reunion WITH just over 10 weeks to go until the Leongatha schools centenary reunion on the weekend of April 28 and 29, planning for the event has reached an exciting phase.

The centenary will be celebrated by anyone involved in the Leongatha High School, Leongatha Technical School and the Leongatha Secondary College.

Information packs and booking sheets have been sent out by post or email to some 2000 people who have registered so far.

According to one of the planning committee members, Vic Rowlands, enquiries have come from all over the world-including Canada, America, England, Ireland, France, Asia, China as well as every state in Australia.

And the good news for all those attending is that registration for the event is free.

For the most part, people will be able to access events over the weekend for free; apart from The Gala Centenary Dinner and The Great Centenary Concert which will both be pre-booked and a fee will apply.

The dinner and the concert will be two of the highlights of an action packed weekend.

Mr Rowlands said that instead of asking people to register for the centenary for a nominal fee,

it was decided by the committee to have a Giant Centenary Raffle which will be drawn on the Sunday afternoon. Some prizes have been generously donated for the raffle.

He said some people have made donations to help with the cost of the centenary and he invites anyone who wishes to donate to contact the school by phone.

“People who receive the information packs are urged to spread the word around to their friends and former students of the schools so that the details can be passed on to anyone who wishes to attend,” Mr Rowlands said.

“Registration is automatic, with event bookings or book purchases, but anyone intending to come is urged to register their name in advance so that they can receive all the extras on arrival and for catering purposes.”

Apart from the centenary dinner and concert, another highlight of the weekend will be the launch of the centenary book From Inkwell to Internet written

by Lyn Skillern. The book will be launched by former student and school captain, Associate Professor, Dr Elizabeth Roughead on the Saturday morning.

The time capsule opening, another highlight of the weekend, will take place on Saturday morning as well.

The capsule has generated much interest since it has been on display at the front of Mesley Hall and since its move to the front of the staff centre. It will be reburied with new memorabilia on the Sunday.

One of the displays involves the establishing of a heritage precinct in the foyer of Mesley Hall.

It will provide a number of permanent displays. A visual display honouring ex-students who lost their lives in the wars has been in the east campus of the school.

The Trotman and Nicholas gardens, lost during various works, will be re-presented in a new indoor garden with indigenous plants donated and planted

by Ian Starkey. Amongst the heritage display will be a display of historic photographs covering the three schools. Allan Beasley and Sam Dowd are developing a rock garden, with the pavers to be relaid at the front of the hall.

Along with a number of other interesting displays and a walk around the new precinct, this weekend is sure to be one to note down in your calendars now.

For further information on the centenary contact the school on 5662 4333 or Vic Rowlands on 5662 3335.

Around the table: Ann Roughead, Vic Rowlands, Ian Drury, Lois Young, Michael Roughead, Stewart Laing, Neil Warren, Margaret Peglar, Noreen Williams, Heather Calder and Meredith Dyson-Holland collate invitations to past school associates.

Santas? No, Vic’s helpers VIC Rowlands and part of the team involved in organising the celebration of the centenary of state secondary education on April 28 and 29 have been busy.

The paper team has been busy collating, folding and placing in envelopes some 1500 newsletters.

The newsletters were posted to former students and teachers now living overseas, around Australia and across Victoria, informing them of the events and exhibitions to take place over the weekend.

“Many former teachers and students will receive their newsletters by email but snail mail has an important role too,” Mr Rowlands said.

Catering to the interest shown is an enormous task.

“Planning is well advanced, venues are booked and activities and exhibitions are being planned that will stir many memories,” Mr Rowlands said.

“We want our community and our former staff and students to be able to reflect on the wonderful achievements of students from the three schools over the decades.”

The 1920s

One of the oldest former students is Fred Holt. Born in 1916, Fred attended the Leongatha Agricultural High School from 1928 to 1930.

The second eldest of 10 children, the Depression meant that Fred had to return to the family farm at Koonwarra to help his parents, his school days were over.

Like many students who lived on farms, Fred rode his pony to and from school. The ponies were tethered in the Pony Paddock which became the bottom Oval. An excellent horseman, Fred was the South Gippsland Flag Race champion.

The 1940s Joy Edney was a high school student between 1942 and 1947. The school population at that time was 120 students. World War Two waged and many changes were being introduced.

Not all of the changes were welcome; the compulsory wearing of black stockings and hats being one.

“Woe behold if you wore a coloured ribbon or clip in your hair,” recalled Joy, “or if your sports uniform was too short”.

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Dog laws to cost farmers

By Helen Bowering NEW animal laws imposed by the Victorian Government could force many breeders out of business.

That is the concern of Welshpool working dog breeder Paul Macphail.

He has been breeding kelpies on his Beloka Kelpie Stud for 22 years and has built up a fine reputation for quality dogs.

He runs working dog training courses regularly, hosts the annual State Duck, Sheep and Cattle Dog Championships on his property annually, and is a member of the Australian Working Kelpie Council and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia.

His highly prized, quality kelpies are much sought after by farmers from all around the country.

Mr Macphail views the new laws as “extremely controlling and breeders of working dogs will just stop breeding, it is just ridiculous”.

Radical changes to dog laws in the state will “impact big time” on breeders like Mr Macphail, who now face huge costs due to mandatory desexing, some $1000 to prepare a litter for sale and they could face fines of more than $20,000 if they don’t adhere to the new laws.

“These new laws will really make it difficult for many of us to keep going,” Mr Macphail said.

“Breeding working dogs under the new laws would become too expensive if breeders of working dogs have to become a domestic animal business.

“The laws and standards would kill small breeders who keep up the quality and ability of the working dogs of Australia.

“It would become a disaster if working dog breeders in Victoria have to become members of the Victorian Canine Association, given how different farmers’ needs are for working dogs to work on farms - mustering sheep and cattle - to the needs of city canine breeders in breeding show dogs for looks alone.”

Like many working dog breeders, Mr Macphail would like the State Government to exempt working dogs from domestic animals as has occurred in other states.

“These new dog laws have been rushed through and what you will see is the costs of working dogs escalate, costs farmers will not be able to afford. Farmers will be the ones who will be hit the hardest,” Mr Macphail said.

“For a good quality working pup you would have to pay between $500

and $1000 but these new laws will push those prices up further.

“It isn’t just the fact the new laws will make breeding working dogs prohibitive. For many, with the new desexing regulations, we will lose the really good quality genetics that have been bred up for generations.

“Good quality dogs are hard to get and this will just make it harder.”

Mr Macphail has nothing against tougher laws for dangerous dogs but believes a better solution would be increased funding for greater education.

“Education is definitely the way to go and would fix many of these problems,” he said.

“There are some breeds of dogs that should have never been allowed into this country, including the American Pit Bull, but when you read headlines ‘Dangerous dog kills child’, it makes all dog owners look bad,” he said.

“A very small percentage of people have dangerous dogs and these impact on all dog owners.

“It just seems to me these laws will discourage people from even having a pet and there are so many benefits for kids having a dog in the family, as long as the owners are responsible.”

Rental prices rise

RENTAL prices are on the rise in Bass Coast, according to a report on Affordable Housing in the shire between 2009 and 2010.

Bass Coast Shire Council’s community and economic development director Steven Piasente said the report showed that regional Victoria experienced the second biggest drop in affordability in Australia in 2010.

“Bass Coast rental prices certainly reflected that general trend,” he said.

“Between 2009 and the end of 2010, the average rent for a three bedroom house in the shire increased

by 25 per cent.”

Mr Piasente said the increase could have been greater without the Housing Accord set up to deal with the demand for rental properties from the desalination plant workforce.

“The increase in rental prices was matched by a 25 per cent increase in rental stock. The Housing Accord brought over 600 new properties onto the market and created a new market for furnished rental properties,” he said.

The biggest rental increase was in coastal townships (30 per cent) and Inverloch (50 per cent).

“These were also the areas where the majority of the properties sourced through the Housing Ac-

cord were located. Those properties were holiday homes that had not previously been available for long term tenants,” Mr Piasente said.

He said the findings on emergency accommodation were a concern.

“The report stated there was almost no emergency accommodation in the shire for low income families and that there has been a decline in available

accommodation in caravan parks,” he said.

“Council has raised the issue with the State Government Department of Housing and will advocate for the department to provide more emergency accommodation in Bass Coast.”

The full Housing Affordability report is available on Council’s website at www.basscoast.vic.gov. au.

Not happy: Paul Macphail of the Beloka Kelpie Stud at Welshpool is concerned the new dog laws will put working dog breeders out of business.

Fire station nears approval THE new Leongatha fire station is still likely to be built in Bair Street, despite public concerns about traffic safety.

South Gippsland Shire Council is likely to consider the matter at the March council meeting and planners will recommend council approve the location, next to the service station.

Traders and the community had expressed worries about fire trucks rushing into the path of highway traffic, but council planners and VicRoads have called for warning lights to be installed.

The flashing lights will be located on the Koonwarra side of the highway bridge and activate when fire trucks are leaving the station.

Council’s director of development services Phil Stone, said the applications had posed a traffic management hazard.

“There has been a lot of speculation about whether it should even be there (in Bair Street) but at the end of the day, the CFA secured the site to meet their operational directives and the application is quite a good one,” he said.

VicRoads regional director Patricia Liew said VicRoads had been working with council and the CFA on the changes required.

“The priority at this location will be ensuring emergency vehicles can depart the station in either direction safely,” she said.

“A number of options are currently being considered for the site, including traffic lights activated during emergencies to allow emergency vehicles to depart and changes to the road’s centre median, signs and linemarking.”

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Council eyes new offices Smoking Maccas TWO McDonald’s employees were taken by ambulance to Wonthaggi Hospital for smoke inhalation last Tuesday.

At around 6.15am, an electrical fault with an air conditioner in the Wonthaggi McDonald’s caused the restaurant to fill with smoke, however no fire was caused.

Wonthaggi CFA members called an ambulance for the employees, who were both in a stable condition.

The CFA shut down the air conditioner and determined the scene was safe before handing control of the building back to management.

The restaurant was closed for around two hours because of the fault.

Mystery barrel WONTHAGGI CFA contained a barrel with

unknown substances last Friday.

Parks Victoria contacted the CFA just before 1pm to report a dumped barrel in bushland.

Captain Kim O’Connor said although they didn’t know what was inside the barrel, they didn’t take any risks by securing the site.

Braking fire A SMALL grass fire was ignited when a truck’s brakes disintegrated and fell apart on the Inverloch Road near Wonthaggi last week.

The brakes, so hot they melted the bitumen, started a fire in the scrub alongside the road.

Wonthaggi CFAattended the scene and quickly extinguished the fire. Captain Kim O’Connor said fortunately the grass had been recently cut, preventing the fire from spreading quickly.

AN OVERHAUL of offices in the Civic Centre at Wonthaggi is scheduled to start this financial year as stage one of a long term masterplan to deal with ongoing office accommodation issues.

Bass Coast Shire Council chief executive officer, Allan Bawden, said the Civic Centre Masterplan was an essential part of planning for the continued growth of the shire.

“Bass Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in Victoria and we need to plan for how we will deliver the increased services that a growing population needs,” Mr Bawden said.

Mr Bawden said Bass Coast population is growing, visitor numbers are increasing, community expectations are changing, as are

the ways people are accessing information, and they need to factor all of these things in.

“Although stage one is about maximising the use of available space by creating a more efficient office environment, the overall aim is to improve our service delivery,” Mr Bawden said.

“For many years, our panning team has been accommodated in several locations, which creates a lot of duplication and inefficiency. By reshaping the Wonthaggi office, we will be able to have the entire team based in one location. This means a better use of resources and better support for our planning team, which has one of the heaviest workloads in regional Victoria.”

One of the key changes will be the physical relocation of staff from Cowes; however Mr Bawden said he was confident that the

changes would not change the level of service to the Phillip Island community.

“The current system, where anyone wanting to meet with planning staff needs to book an appointment, will continue,” Mr Bawden said.

“Our staff are still able to meet people on site or at the Cowes office and there will still be the capacity for staff to work from the Cowes office when needed.”

The stage one project will also involve a redesign of the front foyer in Wonthaggi, to create a more accessible, user friendly service area.

Up to $600,000 has been allocated in the current budget to commence stage one, with an estimated total cost of $1 million.

Scholar leaves for world trip Man robbed DUMBALK North dairy farmer Damian Murphy is about to set off around the world as part of his Nuffield Scholarship.

Mr Murphy wants to investigate the different finance schemes in place around the world which young farmers use to start building their assets in agriculture.

Mr Murphy will first be travel-

ling through Europe to see how finance for young farmers works in both EU and non-EU countries, and he also wants to visit the US before travelling to South America.

While there is a Young Farmer Finance Scheme in Victoria, Mr Murphy would like to see a more dynamic program, saying, “I hope my study will allow me to design a scheme that covers the finance needs of young entrants to agricul-

ture right through to the possibilities of equity partnerships and farm ownership.”

With his wife Trudy and boys Shem, Caleb and Luke, Damian share-farms on his parent’s property, milking 270 cows on 102 hectares of milking area with out-blocks to support this.

Mr Murphy is setting off on his 16-week program this week.

A MAN was robbed by four offenders in Leongatha over the weekend.

Around 3.50am on Sunday, February 12 the victim was allegedly threatened and robbed in a car.

Police are still investigating the incident and did not supply any further details.

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Doctors need to be drawn

By Jacob de Kunder THE Australian Medical Association (AMA) is trying to get more doctors living and working in rural areas, including South Gippsland.

The association has already made a submission to the Senate setting out viable strategies to improve access to health care for people living in rural and remote Australia.

AMA president Dr Steve Hambleton said a broad practical plan that incorporates clever thinking and local solutions is needed to attract doctors to rural practice and keep them in local communities.

There is a nation-wide shortage of doctors but rural and remote areas shoulder the worst of the workforce burden.

“We need to attract and retain Australian-trained doctors in rural areas,” Dr Hambleton said.

“To do that, rural practice must be an attractive career and lifestyle choice for doctors.”

The AMA is urging the government to support their Rural Rescue Package which highlights two key

points: a rural isolation payment to be paid to all rural doctors to reflect the isolation associated with rural practice; and a rural procedural and emergency/on-call loading is needed to better support rural procedural doctors who provide obstetric, surgical, anaesthetic or primary emergency on-call services in rural communities.

Leongatha Health Care medical clinic practice manager Judy Robb agreed with the initiatives.

“Any incentives to encourage doctors to work in our rural community are welcomed,” she said.

Ms Robb would have liked to see the emergency and on-call loading support more GPs. “This should be extended to include non-procedural GPs who provide emergency on-call services,” she said.

“Currently our doctors provide 24 hour cover 365 days a year to the Leongatha hospital for emergency on-call, obstetric and anaesthetic services in addition to their commitment to patients in our clinic.

“Help in this area of rural practice is much needed due to the heavy load of the on-call service.”

Doctors’ numbers in Leongatha are looking up for 2012 and will be increasing soon.

“Our doctor numbers will be increasing in March,” Ms Robb said.

“Plus we have secured the services of a highly sought after locum for the busy period between April and August and have two additional fulltime doctors joining us in August.

“So although it has been difficult to meet demand in the past, we believe we will be better placed to do so in the coming months.”

Rural Doctors Association of Australia president Dr Paul Mara said that rural doctors work hard.

“Rural medical practice is different to urban medical practice,” he said.

“Rural doctors work in a range of communities and practice settings across a broad scope of professional activities.

“They practice ‘cradle to the grave’ medicine, delivering babies, resuscitating severely injured patients, administering anaesthetics, providing palliative care, and treating chronic disease and mental illness, as well as providing primary care in their communities.”

Town’s future on show RESIDENTS of Korumburra and interested parties can now view Amendment C70 which places a Framework Plan for Korumburra into the South Gippsland Planning Scheme.

This framework outlines the implementation of the Korumburra Structure Plan adopted

by South Gippsland Shire Council in 2010 and will guide the use and development of land around the township for the next 20 years and beyond.

“The amendment does not rezone land, but provides direction on how land may be rezoned in the future,”

Paul Stampton, council’s manager strategic planning and development, said.

“The new provisions also provide a framework to guide the development of the Korumburra town centre and identify additional work that must be undertaken to improve its commercial health and vitality.

“Amendment C70 is the culmination of a number of years of planning work undertaken by council and the Korumburra community.”

Korumburra Business Association president David Amor was excited about the plan.

“It can only be good when the shire is looking at a town, to change it, update it,” he said.

“The only thing

I’m worried about is that we’ve got to make sure the shire talks us through with it from start to finish. We’ve got to have these meetings where the community can actually go, listen, ask questions and get it absolutely right.”

Mr Amor thought council staff would communicate well with the Korumburra community.

“This new shire team is like this, they are totally different. Yes they are open, yes you can talk to them which is brilliant, but we still need to have these talks and bring everyone into the room who wants to listen to change,” he said.

“There’s always pluses and minus but

hopefully there are more pluses at the end of the day.”

The amendment can be viewed on www. southgippsland.vic.gov. au, www.dpcd.vic.gov. au/planning/publicinspection, at council and at the Korumburra library.

Public submissions to the amendment must be received at council

by Monday, March 19, addressed to Ken Griffiths, strategic planner, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953.

Enquiries regarding the amendment should be addressed to Ken Griffiths by phoning 5662 9236 and email ken.griffiths@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.

John’s a legend: Rotarian John Kurrle (centre) was awarded a certificate of appreciation on Friday night to recognise an unbroken 35 years with the Rotary Club of Korumburra Art Show. He is congratulated (left) by South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Warren Raabe and Rotary president Charles Huson.

First prize: Korumburra Rotarian Max Hall (left) is pictured with this year’s Rotary Art Show judge John Adam and the winning oil painting, Studio Bench

by Joan Denner. The 35th annual Korumburra Rotary Art Show from Friday until Sunday was well attended, with an exciting opening on Friday night. The judge commented on the excellent work and wide variety. More details and photos next issue.

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DON’T forget your Valentine today (Tuesday) as it is St Valentine’s Day. Share the love with a card, flowers, chocolates or something even more romantic. Happy Valentine’s Day from The Star.

THE Rotary Club of Leongatha is hosting its third annual Dance/Auction Sat-

urday Night Live on March 3 at Mesley Hall, Nerrena Road, Leongatha.

The night will feature local band Supergroup Flashbacks. The evening commences at 7.30pm with complimentary nibbles and glass of champagne, with the music starting at 8.30pm.

The music comprises three themes: rock ‘n’ roll, ABBA and 70s disco, with the band providing a floor show incorporated in the evening. Dress up is optional.

An auction will be held during the night, with items generously donated by local businesses. All proceeds go towards the Rotary Centenary House, Turkish Student Exchange Program and the Leongatha Youth Clinic.

Bookings are essential at $35 per person and BYO drinks and supper with delicious sweet treats being provided, and tea and coffee at the end of the night. Contact Kerry Thornton on 5662 3634 or 0428 623 634.

THIS February, Red Cross is encouraging everyone to think about the legacy they leave in their will for future generations.

More than 20 per cent of Red Cross’s funding comes from generous gifts that people leave in their wills.

Red Cross works with an increasing number of people every day, providing support such as a reassuring daily phone call to check on someone’s wellbeing or serving up a nutritious breakfast to children who would otherwise go to school hungry.

They are determined to be there for help in times of crisis and that is why they are asking people to support them with a gift in their will.

If you would like to make a difference by remembering Red Cross, please contact us during Wills For Life Fortnight, February 6-17, by calling 1800 649 685 or email bequests@redcross.org.au.

We can put you in touch with a solicitor who can help you write or change your will from as little as $75.

ENJOY a pancake and help UnitingCare on Tuesday, February 21 – the 10th anniversary of Pancake Day. Uniting Churches at Korumburra, Inverloch and Cowes, and also Inverloch Primary School are taking part, but not necessarily on that day.

Inverloch church will have a Pancake Day on Saturday, February 25 from 10am until noon. By buying a pancake, you will be helping UnitingCare support more than 350,000 people across Victoria and Tasmania.

THE South Gippsland Genealogical Society opened their 2012 program with a barbecue and social evening at Zoe and Richard Baillie’s home at Nerrena on Thursday, February 9.

Activities for the year were discussed and will

include talks on local family histories, work on indexing local books, workshops for people starting family research and the annual seminar in June.

A speaker on Yallourn migrants will be a guest later in the year.

CHANNEL 9 morning program The Today Show will be doing live weather crosses from Tidal River this Thursday.

Anyone interested in going down to have a look and possibly make it on television is welcome.

TV film crews were also spotted on Smiths Beach on Phillip Island on Sunday.

HAPPY 21st birthday to Rachel Dwyer of Leongatha today (Tuesday).

Rachel is sharing the lovely occasion with Valentine’s Day. Harry Goldsmith of Dumbalk North and Ted Mather are also having birthdays today. Happy birthday Rachel, Harry and Ted.

Birthday celebration: (from left) friend Pearl Christoffersen and daughter Zee Dammerel celebrated Ruth Borthwick’s 89th birthday at the Leongatha RSL on Wednesday, February 7. Mrs Borthwick has been residing at Woorayl Lodge for the past 13 months and has lived in Leongatha for 12 years. Before living in Leongatha, Mrs Borthwick was a Queensland resident but decided to make a change and ended up in Leongatha.

CHATTING, making: the ladies of the Korumburra Craft Group meet at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum every second Thursday from 10am to 2pm.

This friendly group of women likes to get together to work on their craft projects in a supportive environment and are always looking for new members to join their informal gathering.

Anyone interested can call either Nellie Bellingham on 5655 1371 or Betty Fowler 5655 1378.

Photographers unite A NEW and enthusiastic photographic group was recently formed in Wonthaggi as part of the Bass Coast Artists’ Society.

Twelve enthusiastic photographers attended the inaugural meeting and as a result decided they will now meet monthly at the society’s headquarters, The Goods Shed Art Space, Wonthaggi.

In addition to the networking and sharing of ideas, there will be guest speakers and demonstrations of the various aspects of photography, and it is planned to have photographic excursions

where everyone can explore outdoor ideas. Co-ordinator of the group, Hazel Zander, said: “It was very exciting to have such a good turn up at our first meeting and to hear the views expressed and the many and varied subjects that members would like to learn more about.”

As part of their Annual Easter Art Exhibition, the Bass Coast Artists’ Society has established a Best in Show Photograph and Highly Commended Photograph.

For any people interested in joining the group, please contact Hazel Zander on 5672 5300 or Ken Rowe on 5672 3826 for further information.

Snap, snap: the inaugural photographic group. Back, from left: Liz Glynn, Marian Brennan, Ken Rowe, Trevor Allen and Bob Tyler. Front: Jan Ward, Hazel Zander, Jilly Yates, Kate Taylor, Zoe Kidd, Helen and Pam Sterland.

Nappy change leads to marriage

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - PAGE 11

By Simone Short PETE Harris may have been taking a gamble when he first took an interest in Tillani Pratt, but there’s no doubt he picked a winner.

Happy little family: Pete Harris with his beautiful bride Tillani, and their 16-month-old daughter Charlotte, who was an adorable flower girl in the wedding. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Dennison.

Introducing Fish Creek captains: it’s not every day the Victorian Deputy Premier presents school captain badges, but Peter Ryan was in the right place at the right time last Friday morning.

Fish Creek and District Primary School captains Angus Tracey and Emma Buckland and vice-captains Kayla McGannon and Matthew McGannon received their badges from Mr Ryan, who congratulated the students on their excellent leadership skills, as well as the school’s fantastic academic results. Principal Robin Smith could not stop smiling.

Having met after a night out at M c C a r t i n ’s Hotel, Leongatha on Australia Day four years ago, the two didn’t speak again for a few months until they ran into each other at the Stony Creek Races in March.

“Pete was putting bets on, and every race I said to him “I bet you 20 cents your horse will lose”,” lose , Tillani Tilla said.

“I think I ended up with more money than him at the end of the night!”

The two started seeing each other not long after, aft and their love quickly blossomed.

Charlotte arrived Their daughter d in 2010 and it was not long after Pete on a miserable wet surprised Tillani T day in Emerald Lakes.

“Nothing went right that day,” Tillani laughed.

“We wanted to have a picnic, but it started raining; then I broke my shoe, and later on I fell over and grazed my knee. It started raining even more heavily and Charlotte wouldn’t stop crying.”

Despite Tillani insisting they go home, Pete suggested driving up to a lookout before they headed back.

“On the way there, Pete pulled over and said he thought Charlotte needed a nappy change, but he wasn’t going to do it,” Tillani said.

“So very unimpressed, I got out of the car and looked under Charlotte’s blanket to find a ring box.”

At first, Tillani said she thought it was a birthday present, but opening it to find “a rock”, she said standing in mud suddenly didn’t seem too bad after all.

“I didn’t expect it at all; I cried the whole way home,” she said, who of course said ‘Yes’ to Pete’s proposal.

“I knew we’d get engaged one day, but I never thought it would be then.”

The couple exchanged vows on February 7, with the stunning Mossvale Park scenery surrounding the wedding party.

The ceremony was “short and sweet”, and kept personal, detailing how the two first met and the arrival of baby Charlotte.

“We didn’t want it long; it was just ‘us’,” Tillani said.

Pete is the son of Margaret and

Owen Harris of Mount Eccles, and Tillani is the daughter of Naomi and Mark Pratt of Meeniyan.

The bride wore an exquisite Anna Campbell gown from her Grecian range, featuring intricately beaded detailing on the bust and back.

She was accompanied by maid of honour Ella Turner and bridesmaids Sarah Bullock, Maleah Stuchbery and Brooke Davidson, all looking beautiful in black, while Tillani’s younger sister Kian and daughter Charlotte were gorgeous flowergirls.

The groom wore classic black and white and had best man Rowan Clark and groomsmen Ryan Minns, Brent Densley and Simon McMicking by his side.

Tillani carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas and lisianthus buds, while white rose petals were scattered down the aisle.

Around 100 guests, some travelling from as far as Western Australia, the Northern Territory and New South Wales moved on to Mt Eccles Hall for the reception; a cosy affair with a flawless vintage feel.

Tillani said everything about the day was “perfect”; from the magnificent sunshine, breathtaking sceneries to the wonderful company.

The newlyweds will spend two nights away later this month down on the Peninsula, having spent a ‘prewedding moon’ holiday in Fiji last September.

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Act now

E D I T O R I A L

Gaps need filling WHILE the news that South Gippsland Shire Council had received an offer to buy the former Shire of Korumburra offices was not news to some, for the majority of Korumburra people, mayor Cr Warren Raabe’s public announcement at the town’s art show on Friday night was the first they had heard of the idea.

Council is now faced with two issues: one, whether to sell the complex; and two, whether to accept the offer before them or seek tenders or go to auction.

On the first issue, offloading the complex has many benefits from council’s point of view: a substantial revenue boost, less maintenance costs and perhaps the biggest benefit, the development of a new supermarket site in Korumburra, if Joe Rossi is indeed the man who lodged the offer and plans to construct a supermarket there. Whether or not the existing IGA supermarket relocates there or Woolworths moves in, as rumoured, could determine the economic benefits to Korumburra of such a move.

Many businesses in Yarram suffered considerable financial loss when Woolworths came to town, but then in a capitalist society, we must let the market determine such outcomes. However, surely Korumburra and surrounds does not have the population to warrant two supermarkets?

Should council sell the complex, the existing occupants – the Korumburra library; Rotary, Apex and Lions clubs; the Working Horse and Tractor Rally committee; and the Korumburra Historical Society – would be left without a home.

Whether or not council would find these groups new premises would need to be clarified and could be a clause included in the sale of the office complex.

Then again, any party wanting to buy the building may intend to retain the structure, but that seems unlikely.

Cr Raabe’s announcement of external interest in the building could spark concern among community groups associated with the buildings and lead to many questions that council may well not be in a position to answer just yet.

Leongatha experienced similar angst years ago when council was considering moving officers into the entire Leongatha Memorial Hall complex, displacing the art gallery and potentially forcing the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band to relocate from the Leongatha Courthouse.

On the second issue, given any proceeds from the sale of the former shire offices would be public money, council should seek the highest sale price possible and therefore multiple offers should be sought. The offer before council may well exceed others but the market should at least be tested.

Council needs to act swiftly, but not erratically, to determine the future of the former Shire of Korumburra offices and calm any community concern. After all, volunteers give their time to benefit the community, not to carry the burden of worry that uncertainty often creates.

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Bus extension push A LOBBY group will call on Deputy Premier Peter Ryan to improve public transport in the region.

The South and West Gippsland Transport Group recently met with Edward O’Donohue, parliamentary secretary for transport, to discuss improvements to the frequency and distribution of bus services in the region.

Present at the deputation were the chair of the group Andrew McEwen from Meeniyan, Max Semken from Leongatha, Cr Jeannette Harding from Toora and Gwen Lengersdorf from Koo Wee Rup. “The improvements in bus services two years ago have been welcomed and the services are being well patronised, frequently needing additional back up services because of over demand,” Mr McEwen said.

The group has proposed a mixture of changed routes

for services, and expansion of frequency and the addition of some new services.

The group is seeking seven morning services to each of Leongatha, Inverloch and Wonthaggi, and six afternoon services and seven night services, plus a total of 14 services on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays.

The group also called for five morning services between Wonthaggi and Traralgon, four in the afternoon and five at night, plus 10 on each of Saturday and Sunday.

A new service between Korumburra and Wonthaggi is also proposed, with five morning services, four afternoon services, five at night, and 10 on each of Saturday and Sunday.

The group also called for an hourly local service between 6am and 7pm around Korumburra, Leongatha, Wonthaggi and Phillip Island.

ENERGY Safe Victoria is urging Victorians to ensure that household airconditioners and evaporative coolers are serviced and properly maintained this summer.

Fire services have recently responded to a spate of fires in two models of Brivis evaporative coolers, which have been subject to a recall for almost two years.

The units – Brivis Contour Evaporative Cooler and Brivis Profiler Evaporative Cooler – were installed between August 2001 and October 2003.

In its recall notices, Brivis warns that the starting device in the units may fail and in rare cases result in property damage and/or personal injury. The notice urges home occupiers to stop using the units until the rework can be completed.

Anyone with one of these units can find further information at Brivis’ dedicated recall website www. brivisrecallrework.com.au But it is not only these units that require attention.

All air-conditioners and evaporative cooling units should be serviced each year to ensure they are operating at maximum efficiency and to help prevent problems that could cause an electrical fault or fire.

Plastics can crack over time, conduits decay, filters degrade and birds have even been known to nest in cooling units. All these issues can cause serious problems if they are not identified and fixed as soon as possible. Regular maintenance also allows manufacturer’s upgrades and adjustments to be made, while ensuring units are working safely and efficiently when they are needed most.

With many hot days still ahead of us this summer, it’s not too late to contact a service technician in your local area.

ESV recommends using the manufacturer’s service agent or recommended repairer.

You’ll also find them listed in the Yellow Pages or the trades section of your local newspaper.

Paul Fearon, director energy safety, Energy Safe Victoria.

Arts appreciation THANK you Lyrebird Arts Council for continuing to provide musical events that delight and entertain us.

For over 10 years we have been regular concert-goers and have never been disappointed by the acts brought to us.

Lyrebird goes to great lengths to secure international artists and popular Australian acts, whilst providing up and coming Australian artists with a venue.

They all show great appreciation and affection toward Meeniyan and the Lyrebird committee which is expressed during their concert.

The team at Lyrebird provides a comfortable and intimate venue at the Meeniyan Hall, which no doubt takes a lot of effort.

Lyrebird’s membership is not exclusive to Meeniyan; it covers all of South Gippsland and beyond, with many regularly attending from Melbourne.

We believe the provision of tickets to a popular concert to be as fair and equitable as possible, considering the number of members to be catered for.

It both saddens and disappoints us to hear of criticism levelled at the organisers over the availability of tickets to the John Butler Concert.

Yes, it is disappointing to miss out, however living in Meeniyan should not lead to an expectation that tickets be available to you.

Come along and support the lesser known acts provided and you would appreciate the effort put in by Lyrebird. Once again, thank you to Lyrebird Arts volunteers and we hope you will keep up your efforts which are very much appreciated.

Ann Diviny and David Meikle, Meeniyan.

Spreading word I RECENTLY moved from Leongatha to Inverloch.

Where you live does not make any difference where you finish life up. It’s what you be-

lieve and how you live and do that makes a difference.

I am a Christian. So what, do you want me to clap for you? That depends on you, the reader.

I believe that I have a future, not just in this world but also in eternity.

In the Bible (the word of truth), I am talking about the true Bible without the unchanged word. The trinity: Father God, The Creator, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior and the Holy Spirit, our comforter who empowers us, Helper and many more attributes.

There are two scriptures I want to mention, John 14:6. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through Me.” And Revelation 3:20: “behold I stand at the door and knock.

If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him and he with me.”

To the non Christian these two scriptures may not mean anything.

You cannot understand this unless you read and study the Bible and believe the Bible has been written through God’s word in faith.

This is no small thing. We have a choice between life and death.

Jesus said in John 10:10, “The thief does not come except to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”

If you have not a Bible and are interested in checking things out, I will gladly give you a New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs. My phone number is 042 909 1887.

Max Brown, Inverloch.

Pipis hope I REFER to recent publicity regarding the issue of pipi harvesting at Venus Bay. I appreciate there is public concern about this matter.

On Thursday, February 9 I led a deputation of representatives from Venus Bay, at a meeting with Minister Peter Walsh – he being the Minister for Fisheries.

As a result of that meeting

the following initiatives have occurred: • the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) will immediately begin a careful study of the pipi population at Venus Bay. That study is to continue through until April.It will be conducted on site – as opposed to simply being a “desk top” study; • the report arising from the study will be distributed to the Venus Bay community and indeed to the public at large; • representatives of the DPI will come to Venus Bay to discuss the content of the report with the interest group which has been established around this issue; • initiatives identified by the report will be undertaken by DPI after consultation with the Venus Bay interest group and the community generally; and • a working group has also been established between DPI, Parks Victoria and the South Gippsland Shire, to consider matters pertaining to the difficulty of accommodating traffic movements in the immediate area of the beach at Venus Bay. Again, this group will report to the government on its outcomes with a view to appropriate initiatives being implemented.

I should emphasise that at the time of the discussions with Minister Walsh, the head of Fisheries Anthony Hirst was also present. In a general sense the department is of the view that because of the wide expanses of beach adjoining – on each side – the area which tends to be the focus of the discussions around the pipi population at Venus Bay, the indicators historically have been that the population is not threatened.

By the same token the impending work will be a very important pointer toward the matters under consideration – particularly around the concerns that have been expressed over the future of the pipi population should it be that the mature numbers of the existing population are harvested in excess.

On this latter point the issue of sizing will be very much under consideration.

Peter Ryan MP, Deputy Premier, Member for Gippsland South.

VOXPOP! VOX Do you believe in Valentine’s Day?

No, I don’t really know. It is just another day to me.

Mary Cook, Leongatha

It is a happy corporate ‘lovethemed’ merchandising day.

Harry Baker, Leongatha

We don’t think about it. We focus on anniversaries more.

Joan and Karl Wild, Leongatha

No, it is just a commercial thing for us to spend more money.

Lorraine Cayzer, Leongatha

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - PAGE 13

New dental clinic in town RECENT surveys have shown fixed – fast!

The well trained and professional that when it comes to attending the dentist, most people would staff at Rapid Response Dental, led by Dr Dean Kim (BDS) realise that the rather not.

When it comes to your teeth, sometimes things go wrong; they unexpectedly chip or break when you least expect it.

As well as being uncomfortable, a broken tooth can upset your day, and your mood.

It’s also common that when things do go wrong with a tooth or filling, getting a dental appointment to have things seen to is an even bigger problem.

Here’s some good news; help is finally at hand!

Rapid Response Dental (RRD) is opening at 3 Lyon Street in Leongatha to get your dental problems

unexpected happens, so they go out of their way to ensure fast (and usually same day) service to get you out of difficulties.

While not being an all hours emergency clinic, the RRD concept is to be there for you to provide the ‘straight away’ dental care you need.

“Teeth break, toothache strikes and when you least expect, a filling comes loose; that’s life!” a spokesperson for RRD explained.

No need to wait: all your dental woes can be solved without hassle at the brand new Rapid Response Dental clinic, opening in Leongatha on February 20.

“Fortunately, we now have a dental clinic that focuses on that reality. RRD will give you no fuss, no frills, no waiting dental service at a sensible price.

“For more involved ongoing issues, RRD will also fast track your direct access to other specialised dental service providers. We’ll get you out of trouble

and point you in the right long term direction as well; that’s our aim!”

Rapid Response Dental will commence in Leongatha on February 20.

Appointments can be made by phone, online or in person.

For all enquiries, contact RRD on 5662 0940.

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• OBITUARY – KEVIN GEORGE WARREN

Courageous and dignified man KEVIN George Warren passed away peacefully at Cabrini Hospital on January 29, 2012 after a 50 year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Every day was hard but his courage and determination to live an ordinary life was amazing.

Born in Neerim South on December 31, 1934, Kevin was the third son of Tim and Mary Warren and a brother to Reginald, Jack (dec.) and Brian.

He finished his schooling at War-

Outstanding contributor: more than 200 people attended a funeral service for Kevin Warren at the Dakers Centre, Leongatha on Monday, February 6.

No jetty access THE walkway on the floating jetty at the Toora boat ramp has been removed for repairs after an inspection found defects.

It is expected to be closed for a fortnight, South Gippsland Shire Council announced yesterday (Monday).

Boat ramp access is still available but in the interim there is no access to the floating jetty.

Council will advise when it re-opens.

ragul High School and then went to work at the Longwarry Butter Factory.

Kevin studied dairy technology for three years at Werribee and graduated with a Diploma of Dairy Technology.

Kevin was the first man in Australia to produce yoghurt while based at CSIRO. He had a dilemma on the first day Petersville yoghurt came on the market – as it was also the day when his first son Peter was born.

In 1956, at the Presbyterian Church in Warragul, he married Noelene and the couple enjoyed a further 55 years together.

“My favourite things about him were his courage, good humour and his love for his family,” Noelene said.

Kevin was a member of various Apex and Lions clubs in country Victoria; he loved the fellowship and work

the groups did for the community.

He was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 50 years ago, but coped courageously and did not change his positive attitude to life.

The family moved to Leongatha in 1974 and Kevin was instrumental in establishing the Leongatha MS Auxiliary. Through his leadership, the auxiliary raised over a million dollars.

Many readers will know Kevin from his selling raffle tickets for MS in Leongatha or at the Stony Creek races.

He lived 20 years longer than the average period of those who have MS, and his family will always be thankful for that.

An outstanding contributor to the community and others, Kevin always put others first.

His great loves were music, sport,

mainly cricket and football, Essendon Football Club, a bet on the races, the ABC, a beer or a glass of red wine and the Australian Labor Party.

Kevin received many awards in his life, including the Australia Day Leongatha Citizen of the Year in 1990 and the MS Sir Louis Pike Memorial Award for service to MS Victoria.

He was a generous friend, with a sharp wit - no reserve and no holding back.

Kevin was the dearly loved husband of Noelene, much loved father of Peter and Andrew and adored Poppa Kev to Fergus and Felicity, Zachary and Oliver.

Right to the end of his amazing life, he was brave and dignified.

The mind and spirit were still willing, but the body had simply taken one too many hits.

This holiday is for all

By Tessa Hayward PROM Coast Regional Tourism held an Inclusive Tourism luncheon at the Dakers Centre on Thursday.

Provided an insight into why Inclusive Tourism is now an important, economic consideration for many businesses.

Inclusive Tourism is an environment where people of all abilities are made welcome and wanted as guests.

There was a special presentation by Bill Forrester, founding partner of Travability travel agencies.

“There are one billion people living with a disability and they are the fastest growing market in tourism,” Mr Forrester said.

The once niche ‘disability’ sector is rapidly becoming mainstream, now representing over 11 per cent of the total tourism spend and equating to a combined expenditure of $8 billion annually.

Mr Forrester said, “The main problem is the lack of information presented to enable people to make informed decisions.”

He showed several examples of websites that said nothing about being wheelchair accessible and also showed videos of successful Inclusive Tourism, for example a man in a wheelchair bungee jumping.

The presentation examined Australia’s ageing population and what it will mean for the future of tourism, local businesses

and communities and why incorporating Inclusive Tourism into your business is worth considering from an economic perspective.

For more information on Travability visit www. travability.travel.

Informed decisions: founding partner of Travability travel agencies Bill Forrester had a discussion with Foster Information Centre volunteer Adrian Rathjen about inclusive tourism.

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Carpet inspires children to read WITH Australian students’ reading literacy levels on the decline, K.B. Carpet Court in Leongatha is committed to promoting a more literate future for local children.

A study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Program for International Student Assessments in 2010 found Australia was one of only five OECD countries in which reading literacy levels declined.

The K.B. Carpet Court’s Storybook Challenge has officially opened, encouraging South Gippsland primary school students to read and write creatively, as well as giving them the chance to win prizes including $1000 in books and colouring reading mats for their classrooms, as well as individual prizes.

Until March 30, the challenge will be open to children in grades one to four.

Entrants must describe what they love most about their local community and provide an illustration.

K.B. Carpet Court store owner Elise Kennedy encouraged children living within the region to enter.

“It would be great to see parents and schools embrace this new and exciting program, because they will always be the biggest influencers in their

children’s development,” Ms Kennedy said.

As well as providing books and reading mats for winners of the challenge, participating schools can win the chance to have their floors made-over with Carpet Court’s new Flooring Grants for Schools initiative.

Whether it’s new vinyl for the cafeteria, hardwood floors for a striking reception, or fresh carpet in the classroom, Carpet Court’s Flooring Grants provide up to $10,000 worth of the latest flooring products for schools.

The Storybook Challenge is part of a wider community initiative called the Carpet Court Learning Network, aimed at fostering literacy skills among Australia’s youth.

As part of the Carpet Court Book Drop For Kids, Ms Kennedy said children can also leave their unwanted books at K.B. Carpet Court in Leongatha to be donated to underprivileged children.

Students wishing to enter can pick up an entry form for the Storybook Challenge from K.B. Carpet Court, their local participating primary school, download one from www. facebook.com/CarpetCourt or email storybook@ carpetcourt.com.au.

Eligible entries will be displayed on www.facebook.com/CarpetCourt where the public can vote to determine the top five finalists.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR LOCAL

FIRE RISK A message from Victoria’s Fire Services Commissioner, Craig Lapsley It’s not too late to create a Bushfire Survival Plan – or refresh your existing, written plan.

Understanding the fire risk of your local area and knowing the bushfire safety resources available in your community could be the difference between life and death in the event of a bushfire. That’s why it’s important to tap into local information as early as possible and understand how it can inform your fire planning and, ultimately, your decisions in the event of a fire.

A great place to start is your local CFA brigade, district or regional office. Each summer, the CFA runs local programs and services, such as Fire Ready Victoria meetings, Community Fireguard Groups, and Bushfire Planning workshops. Contact your local CFA office, call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667 or visit the CFA website cfa.vic.gov.au/bushfire to find out more.

Find out if your local area has a Township Protection Plan. These community plans contain local information to inform residents and visitors about bushfire safety and their bushfire survival options. They are based upon the area’s bushfire history, terrain, vegetation and access routes. They contain useful information such as access maps; locations of Neighbourhood Safer Places; relocation kit checklists; and key contacts. Find out if your area

has a Township Protection Plan by going to cfa.vic.gov.au/townshipprotection.

Your Township Protection Plan will tell you the location of any Neighbourhood Safer Places in your area. A Neighbourhood Safer Place is a place of last resort, which can provide short-term shelter from the immediate, life-threatening effects of bushfire, including contact with direct flame and radiant heat exposure. However, a Neighbourhood Safer Place should not be considered as a place to relocate to when leaving early.

All of this information must be included in your written Bushfire Survival Plan. On days of Extreme and Code Red Fire Danger Rating, you should plan to leave the high-risk bushfire area early and go to a location that is away from the fire risk such as a built-up area or the home of family or friends.

However, if leaving the highrisk area is no longer an option and you are inadvertently trapped by fire, it’s important to know your local last-resort options that could provide some protection from the fire front and radiant heat.

To learn more about your bushfire survival options, visit www.firecommissioner.vic.gov.au/ yourbushfiresurvival/ Craig Lapsley Fire Services Commissioner, Victoria

Finalists will be judged by a panel at Carpet Court, including a successful children’s author, with winners for each participating store announced from April 16.

Carpet Court’s Storybook Challenge: Elise Kennedy, who owns K.B. Carpet Court in Leongatha, is supporting literacy for Australian students by encouraging them to write creatively for the chance to win some great prizes.

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Energy Eco amazed by reaction SOUTH Gippslanders are rushing to live a sustainable life.

Know how: Shane Clayton can share expert knowledge of firefighting pumps.

Korumburra business Energy Eco Sustainable Living has been overwhelmed with enquiries and sales since opening last year.

The company offers a range of products designed to improve the efficiency and sustainability of homes and businesses.

Energy Eco Sustainable Living’s superb display room showcases a range products, enabling of prod clients to inspect products and feel comfortable with making ddecisions to cut and help power costs c

the planet.

Shane Clayton is the company’s renewable systems technical manager.

“Locals have been very supportive and want to come and look at the products on display,” he said.

“Nearly all the products that we sell we have installed and displayed in the shop. People can come and see the product working and have an understanding of how it performs and how it works.”

Shane reported substantial interest in the high quality German-made Q-cell solar panels, and considerable interest and sales in the Australian-made

Tindo Solar panels, a brand new product.

The business has welcomed Edson Solar Hot Water on board and is officially a distributor for that product.

“We have them on board now and sales have been going well,” Shane said.

Solatube daylight systems illuminate rooms with natural light and have returned “fantastic sales”, Shane said, thanks to its innovative design.

“We try to get the best products and the best suppliers out there selling top shelf stuff,” he said.

The company also has bamboo flooring installed in the shop, enabling clients to walk over it and feel for themselves how comfortable the material is, and also inspect the colour range.

An extensive range of LED lighting and LED light globes are in store, as well

as Hyjet rainwater pump systems, and Aussie firefighting pumps and pressure cleaners.

There is a wide variety of solar powered toys and rechargers too, plus solar pond pumps, and CertainTeed double glazed UVPC window and door systems.

“We have a strong concentration on builders and have a boardroom available for builders to talk to their clients and they can see the products in the shop.

We are here to help them as well.”

Energy Eco Sustainable Living is located at 145 Commercial Street, Korumburra and can be phoned on 5655 2887.

Look out for the business as home shows and sustainability festivals.

Motorcyclists to be safer on coast WORKS will start next week on a safety upgrade for motorcyclists along the entire length of Bunurong Road, VicRoads regional director Patricia Liew announced last week.

The project aimed to reduce both the risk and severity of motorcycle crashes, by introducing safety measures that better alert motorcyclists to the road conditions.

“A number of treatments will also be installed to protect riders from hazardous roadside objects,” she said.

“This road is very popular with motorcycle riders but unfortunately it has a significantly high motorcycle crash rate.”

There have been five reported motorcycle casualty crashes on this road, including one fatality and three serious injuries, between mid 2005 and the end of 2010.

Ms Liew said to try to reduce the high crash rate, a number of road safety measures would be introduced, including installation of motorcycle barrier protection systems to new and existing guard fences at priority locations, installation of additional signs, upgrades to existing speed advisory signs, corner warning signs and guideposts and plastic guardfence reflectors.

Works on Bunurong Road will start this week and are expected to finish by April.

Some works, such as installation of guardfence, may impact on traffic flow through the area while they are under construction.

Mayor’s message Cr Veronica Dowman LAST week my fellow councillors and I attended a workshop with the CEO and directors to discuss the shire’s long term financial needs.

Councils are required under Section 126 of the Local Government Act 1989 to prepare a Strategic Resource Plan that details a forward plan for at least the next four to five years. The plan also sets out resources required to achieve council’s objectives.

Council’s activities are guided by the strategic objectives in two key documents. The Council Plan and the Community Vision, Guiding Bass Coast Towards 2030.

The purpose of the Strategic Resource Plan is to ensure that the municipality is, and continues to be, financially sustainable. This planning guides the way in which we resource council services and assets. This includes asset renewal (keeping assets serviceable) and new assets such as roads, parks, drains, community buildings.

As a rapidly growing community, we need to have a good understanding of our future needs but also a clear understanding of how we will finance these.

This was the first of a series of workshops to work on the plan, and provided a chance for councillors to be briefed, and better understand the future demands on the shire. This work also assists decision making when council meets to consider the annual budget.

When the plan is completed and adopted by council, it will set out parameters for acquiring and allocating financial and non financial resources such as rates, fees and charges, grants and staff resources, into the future.

Cr Veronica Dowman, mayor Bass Coast Shire Council

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Art workshops to unite fire communities MIRBOO North will be among the communities to benefit from a new arts project initiated by Monash University Gippsland.

Brighter outlook: Dr Matthew Carroll, the project co-ordinator, hopes the Mirboo North community will benefit from the arts workshops.

Three years after Victoria’s devastating Black Saturday bushfires, the new project will use a series of art workshops to build connections and reduce the social isolation of older residents in bushfire-affected communities.

Funded by the Health and Wellbeing of Older People program, an initiative of the Victorian Government and supported through the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund, the project will see Monash University Gippsland work with local artists to run a series of workshops with older residents in the communities of Mirboo North, Boolarra,

Callignee and Churchill.

The art workshops project has been developed by Monash University Gippsland’s pro vicechancellor, Professor Helen Bartlett, and senior research fellow, Dr Matthew Carroll.

The workshops will begin in late February, and will cover a range of topics including drawing, printmaking and photography. “Older people, especially those living in rural communities, are at greater risk of becoming socially isolated after major events such as the 2009 bushfires.

This can have serious implications for their physical and mental health,� Professor Bartlett said. “Through the workshops, we want to provide a means for older people to come together and build social connections.

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While previous bushfire-related activities have targeted other age groups or the broader population, projects funded through the Health and Wellbeing of Older People program are unique in targeting the specific needs of older people in smaller rural communities. “The involvement of key community groups was instrumental in designing the workshops and will be critical to their success,� project co-ordinator Dr Matthew Carroll said. “We’ve had strong support from not only local bushfire recovery committees but seniors groups, neighbourhood centres and residential care providers, all of whom have been especially pleased to see a project focused on older people in their community.�

Dr Carroll said the involvement of local community groups had enabled individual towns to select the art workshop that appealed most to their older residents. “In Churchill, for example, residents have selected photography as their preferred focus. Drawing was preferred by locals in Callignee and Boolarra, while

pottery was chosen in Mirboo North,� he said. “By having different topics in different areas and on different days we hope to encourage people to travel to participate in other workshops, building connections between communities as well as within them.�

Dr Carroll is keen to assess the outcomes of the workshops. “This will help develop better programs targeting the needs of older residents in the region,� he said.

Initial interest in the art workshops has been very strong, so older residents wishing to participate should contact Monash University Gippsland as soon as possible.

The details of the art workshops are: Mirboo North: Community Shed, pottery, Mondays, February 20 to April 2, 1.30-3.30pm.

Boolarra: Multi-purpose Building, drawing, Tuesdays, February 20 to April 3, 1.30pm to 4.30pm; Older residents wishing to participate in the art workshops should visit: www.gippsland.monash. edu /research/lifecourse/ artworkshops.html or contact Ms Barbara Dungey on 5122 6206 or via email at barbara.dungey@monash. edu

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AFTER a pleasant family holiday in Queensland during January, we travelled home down the Newell Highway and were once again reminded of the poor state of the major roads in South Gippsland in comparison to the rest of the country.

At the risk of sounding like broken records, Council will continue to press our serious plight to the State Government and VicRoads for urgent funding and action to bring their roads up to an acceptable level of safety.

In particular we believe VicRoads must improve their response time when notified of faults such as major potholes.

Council has swung back into action with the first briefings of the year held on February 1, including an update on the Aquatic Strategy.

In short, the revised draft includes a master plan development for all of Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pools. Communities will need to raise at least 70 per cent of the cost of facility upgrades. The trigger points outlined in the first draft remain and if activated will result in a report to council on the future of the facility.

We have received positive feedback on the changes made to the strategy, but remind you there are still opportunities for the community to address council before the strategy is presented at the council meeting on February 22.

The Deputy Premier and local member, the Honorable Peter Ryan, was in the area on Friday to open the recently completed Corner Inlet Lookout at Foster North, to launch the newly refurbished Foster War Memorial Arts Centre and to announce Flood Recovery Community Infrastructure funding of $163,000 for the repair and restoration of the Fish Creek and Poowong Recreation Reserves, and Mossvale Park.

The Grand Ridge Rail Trail at Mirboo North was also reopened on Friday, just over three years since its closure due to the fires.

Congratulations to our new 2012 South Gippsland Citizen of the Year, Greig Barry of Loch, an extremely worthy recipient chosen from an impressive line-up of nominees. Congratulations also to the Mirboo North Arty Gras and Art Show Committee, which was awarded the 2012 Community Event of the Year.

Over 230 folk attended the awards ceremony and thousands attended the eight local events on Australia Day. National pride was rife, which I hope will inspire another round of nominations of worthy people for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awards. The pleasure that nomination brings to our local heroes cannot be overstated.

Cr Warren Raabe, mayor.

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Libraries appeal to kids BABY Rhyme Time introduces children aged up to one year to rhyming, singing,

reading and more at the Leongatha, Wonthaggi and Phillip Island libraries.

Story Time offers three

to five-year-olds an enjoyable session nurturing a love of reading at Leongatha, Korumburra, Mirboo North, Foster, Poowong,

Wonthaggi, Inverloch, and Phillip Island libraries.

There is lots of online content for use in the library or at home.

The new downloadable e-Audiobook collection, online encyclopaedias and other resources for students are accessible both in the library and from home through the library website.

Wifi is available in most libraries, providing a place to continue studying after school with the use of your own device and the freedom to move around the library For further information on any of these services visit www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au, contact the Regional Support Centre on 5622 2849 or your nearest library.

Fun stories: Danielle, Cody and Tasman Billington enjoy reading children’s books together at the West Gippsland Regional Library in Leongatha.

Education courses in Korumburra MILPARA Community House in Korumburra is part of a Learn Local network providing the convenience of education and training in your community.

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

On Wednesday, March 14 Milpara is running Level 1 and 2 food safety training for people seeking employment in retail, hospitality or health industries, while on Wednesday, March 7 a Responsible Service of Alcohol course will be offered.

The next Course in Construction (OH&S Induction), will be held at Milpara on Wednesday, March 7 from 3.30pm to 9.30pm.

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

Milpara Community House: Helen Taylor, Peter Hearn, Kerry Coutts, Carole Davis, Shirley Chalmers, Thelma Mostert and Sue Cashin expand their skills in their Creative Writing class.

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

The first workshop will be Your Business On-line on Thursday, March 15 from 6pm to 9.30pm.

This workshop is designed for business operators who have a website and want to increase traffic on their website; it will also explore the use of social media to

achieve business aims.

Local artist Lance Rogers teaches painting and drawing on Wednesday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm for beginners or those with some experience for five weeks commencing February 29.

The Creative Writing class produced an audio book rather than a printed book last year, which opened up their writing to people with sight impairment and others who cannot read.

You can improve your reading

and writing in an adult literacy class on Mondays with a qualified tutor. Or if English is not your first language Milpara has an ESL course on Tuesday mornings at 10am or an English for Migrants course on Thursday at 2pm.

For further information on any of the activities held at Milpara Community House, visit us at 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra or contact us by telephone on 5655 2524 or email milpara@dcsi.net. au.

Keeping active at Wonthaggi WONTHAGGI Primary School will be abuzz with activities this year, with a number of programs running for all year levels.

A new initiative for the school is the introduction of a peer support and wellbeing program called Dolphin Groups, with each group comprising up to 11 students from Prep through to Grade 6.

Students meet weekly and together do different activities, with senior school students leading their peers.

Acting principal Vin Hally said the school curriculum is again focusing on numeracy and literacy skills for all students.

“With our curriculum focus, it’s really redirecting our core business, like in many schools, to teach New Grade 2 teacher: Jessica Suther- the kids to read, to write, to spell land has taken to teaching her own class and to be numerate,” he said. with ease. She is pictured here with one of “To help assist teachers as her students, Eve Leversha. much as possible we’ve got an in-

ternal coach; there’s internal coach mentoring and external coach mentoring available.”

Whole school assessments are being undertaken early in the year, especially with Prep and Grade 1 students.

A well resourced computer lab contains 25 computers and each classroom has four new computers of its own, as well as net books available for senior school students.

Ultranet, enabling students, teachers and parents to work together online, is also a valued resource at the school and will be progressively used throughout the year.

The Life Education program will visit from February 28 until March 5. Grade 6 will head off to Wilsons Promontory at the end of term and an artist in residence will visit later in the year.

Afterschool care is also run at Wonthaggi by UnitingCare in Leongatha, as well as active after school care.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - PAGE 21

Go McHaffie: Newhaven College students house captain Brittany Carlson, Cowes, Emily Goode, Ventnor and Kirra Smalley, Cape Paterson donned their red gear and cheered for McHaffie House at their annual swimming carnival at the Wonthaggi pool on Friday.

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TV stars: Newhaven College’s Junior School will be in the spotlight tomorrow (February 15) at 7.30pm when it is featured on Vasili’s Garden.

Golden girls: Clarke House cheer squad members Rachel Aitken, Kilcunda and Georgia Burston had a lot of fun cheering for their house.

Madam butterfly: Newhaven College student Molly Hosken was thrilled to win her 50 metre butterfly event.

Record swim: from left, Bass House junior vice captain Nathan Foote of Cowes broke the record in the 50 metre butterfly event with a time of 38.19sec. Bass team-mate Alex Bennett of Leongatha placed third at the Newhaven College Junior School swimming sports.

THE impressive vegetable garden at Newhaven College’s Junior School will be in the spotlight tomorrow (February 15) at 7.30pm when it is featured on Vasili’s Garden.

The popular television program can be seen on Channel 31 or Digital channel 44 and this episode will also be repeated on Friday afternoon, February 17 at 4pm.

Although the Newhaven College Junior School campus only opened last year, after moving from the school’s main campus, the students wasted no time in creating a new ‘vegie patch’.

There was no funding for the establishment of the new garden, so the Vitasoy Australia Starter Schools

Program was an ideal way to fund the new project. The students were responsible for total ownership of the garden from design and creation to preparing a budget and planting the site. Now producing a myriad of fresh vegetables, the garden is a great example of what amazing things can be done with a small amount of money, hard work and perseverance.

The school garden program is an ongoing project which is central to Year 4 Integrated Studies – which links sustainability, ecosystems, endangered species, alternative energies and a waste module.

Because the school garden program is integrated into the curriculum, the children enjoy the benefits of experiencing a wide variety of activities across all key learning areas.

Research provides overwhelming evidence that using the environment in an integrated context with teaching programs can enrich the learning experience leading to better academic performance in reading, writing, mathematics and science.

It is also accepted that participation in a school garden program helps children to develop an appreciation and understanding of where food comes from, which in turn can influence students to make informed choices for healthy eating.

With this strong foundation in place, Newhaven College Junior School has plans to sell produce to local restaurants and some very keen parents, who wish to develop a healthy lunch program using the garden produce. The future looks very exciting for their program.

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College takes off

Gaining qualification: students took part in a Responsible Serving of Alcohol course at Community College Gippsland last week.

THE first night course of the year has been held at the new Leongatha campus of Community College Gippsland.

A Responsible Serving of Alcohol course attracted 20 people last Tuesday night. The course was so popular that four people were turned away.

Jade Ciccia, the college’s senior customer service officer, said the new location at the former Leongatha Primary School site was paying off.

“It’s created a lot of interest and a lot of walk-ins compared to the last campus,” she said.

“The new campus is very pleasant.

Everyone loves it when they come in. It’s nice and big. It has a good feel about it.”

The bigger campus has enabled the college to offer a broader range of courses, including: Certificate 3 Children’s Services, Certificate 3 Aged Care, Certificate 3 Home and Community Care and Certificate 3

Education Support.

The college has received 20 enrolments in the General Education for Adults course, and hhorticulture ti lt t d t will ill help h l to t landscape l d students the new site.

Certificate 3 Hospitality will be offered from the campus canteen, and VET in Schools will be offered on Wednesday, enabling secondary students to study children’s services.

There are also Certificate 2 in Business and certificates 2 and 3 in Retail offered.

The not-for-profit organisation focuses on individual training to suit the student’s needs, with small class sizes and quality teachers. Community College Gippsland also has campuses at Pakenham, Warragul, Morwell, Traralgon and Sale.

Certificate 4 Youth Work is run out of Wonthaggi through Moonya.

The Leongatha campus is accessed via Howard Street.

To find out more, contact the campus on 5662 6700.

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Developing relationships with students SOUTH Coast Christian College has been supporting students in the most difficult transitions of their life: from home to full-time schooling and then again from primary to secondary schooling.

The school is working through these transitions with excellent teachers and great learning spaces.

The new middle school complex is expected to be finished by the end of term two, and up and running for the start of term three.

“There will be two new classrooms, food technology room and a couple of offices,” principal Peter Russell said.

Redeveloping the middle school complex will enable students to have a great learning environment around them.

“The kids are looking forward to having classes in the new complex,” Mr Russell said.

There is one new teacher at the school, Jenni Geari, who is taking the Grade 4/5 class and according to Mr Russell she has settled in very well.

“It has been a very positive start to the year,” Mr Russell said.

The school will be running a cyber safety evening on March 7 to raise awareness for students in relation to the internet and what parents should look out for.

It is run by the Australian Communications and Media Authority, and there are activities through the day for the students, information for the teachers in the afternoon and then information for the parents/community in the evening.

Healthy attitude: Grade Prep/1 students wear the hats they decorated for the Healthy Kids Program.

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Improvements galore at Mary MacKillop

A NEW driveway, new pickup/drop off area for parents and new toilets will all be completed by the start of term two at Mary MacKillop CRC. All these improvements are to accommodate the increased number of students at the school.

“We have 536 students at the school this year, 50 more than last year, which means more parents as well, so we need to be able to accommodate them,” principal Michael Delaney said.

The new driveway will be much safer and

there will be significantly less foot traffic around the buses as the parent pickup/drop off area will be moved.

The new toilets will also be able to accommodate the higher number of students.

A number of kids have changed schools to Mary MacKillop through word of mouth.

“It is rewarding to hear students say, ‘If you want to learn in class you can at Mary MacKillop’,” Mr Delaney said.

The year has got off to a fantastic start for Mary MacKillop, especially with the Year 7 stu-

dents, who have attended their Inverloch excursions with their home rooms to get to know each other.

There are 74 Year 12 students and the school is coping with the extra number of students by providing more lockers and desks.

“We have received funding from the Australian Government from the Digital Education Revolution program to provide quality learning opportunities for the kids to make the most of,” Mr Delaney said.

The school is also hoping to get funding

Different experience: Lachlan Thomas, Josh Hayward and Trent Westaway filled their lockers with all the books they need for the year.

from the Australian Government for improving the Trade Training Centre program.

The program gives students a broader range of options to help improve Year 12 retention rates and enhance pathways into vocational careers.

Schools can receive up to $1.5 million through the program.

“It is going to be a year of continuing to improve and help the kids do their best,” Mr Delaney said.

Teacher support: Miss Janelle McRae helps Year 7 students Jordan Knox and Noah Dummett-Strentz with their work.

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College steps into future LEONGATHA Secondary College has stepped into the new age with updates in curriculum.

Artist in residence: Rafaela likes nothing better than to spend her days painting at Meeniyan Pre-school.

With every student already equipped with the latest netbooks, the college has gone above and beyond to help the learning process.

Together with the Leongatha Primary School, students and staff will be given a chance to be involved in a global ICT (information and communications technology) program with the University of Oregon in the United States of America, as one of just 25 schools in the world.

“This looks like it is going to be a brilliant project,” principal Brett Windsor said.

“We were invited because of our encouragement of the technology side of things here, which we are very grateful for.”

The program’s aim is to teach students to be

Get the job done: Leongatha Secondary College VCAL students Jake Burge, Ryan Olden and Nick Moore are hard at work. creative and take learning into the future.

For teachers, they are able to access advanced curriculum to assist with learning.

The netbooks will help students access the program, as well as a range of other facilities.

Teachers have even

begun using internet program Skype to step into other classrooms around the globe.

With a program similar to Skype, the Leongatha Secondary College music department will this year use a polycom unit to teach students at Korumburra Secondary College.

The unit is similar to a TV, and means a teacher can be in Leongatha teaching in front of a screen while it replays in live time to a class in Korumburra.

Aside from the computer-based programs, the college offers a full range of subjects to VCE stu-

dents, including VCAL and VET. “We’re a provider of automotive engineering, building, construction and other classes to all schools around the area,” Mr Windsor said.

The college is also offering an iLearn program to Year 9 students.

“This gives kids the opportunity to work as a team to their ability levels in classes like literacy, numeracy, humanities and sometimes science,” he said.

The college’s Year 7/8 extension class helps students to progress.

The integrated group takes academically capable students from both year levels and gives them the chance to learn at a faster pace.

“They do the same subjects as always, but the class is a lot more self paced, so they have a chance to extend themselves and really go to the next level,” Mr Windsor said.

Working class man: Blake polishes up on his hammering skills at Meeniyan Pre-school.

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Come one, come Doll house: Tilly and Mackenna have a good time furnishing the kinder doll house.

CAPTIONS 01/02 Exciting times: Considine and Johnston’s Gary Bullen with Leongatha Children’s Centre director Paula Holt at the front of the new children’s centre buildings.

03 Future artists: Remy, Amelia and Kyle get to work on painting.

04

Jaws action: Fletcher makes no mistake with his favourite animal, the big shark.

L E O N G AT H A Children’s Centre has accepted its whole new batch of three-year-old kinder students after years of having to turn some away.

The new buildings at the centre have meant a greater number of children have been able to enrol.

Over 150 families use the Leongatha Children’s Centre on a permanent basis, with plenty more casually.

“It’s the first time since I can remember that we won’t have an over threes waiting list,” director Paula Holt said.

“In the past we just had too many children to fit, but now we can accommodate them all.

“It’s going to be a lot easier for working families to organise kinder now.”

It has been 14 years since the building was first established in 1998, and even then

the designers knew that more space was going to be required.

“It was fantastic foresight by the planning staff and councillors at the time,” Ms Holt said.

The plan has been 10 years in the making, with a business plan drawn up in late 2001.

“The committee at the time wanted the buildings to be done and ready for children sooner rather than later, and since then they’ve been working with the community and different organisations to make it happen,” Ms Holt said.

And there certainly is not a lack of space at the centre. Room was already pencilled in to fit more children.

“Obviously the space was already here so it was just all about getting it done,” Ms Holt said.

“Our rooms are actually larger than required. The two playgrounds out the back are fit for nearly 200

Have a look: Jaiyden was happy with the work of art he created.

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all to children’s centre

“Sometimes kinder kids but we won’t ever kids change their behave that many.

“It’s good for kids to haviour if they know have room to be able to someone is watching, so this has been a brilrun around.”

The children’s cen- liant idea.”

Viewing and experitre committee has been working with the De- encing the young children’s acpartment of Education “It’s going to tivity has noted and Early be a lot easier been as essenChildhood for working tial for any Developstudents. ment on families to “It is so such matorganise kinder much betters as linow.” ter than a censing, text book. direction There are and planplenty of things that ning.

Also working with a text book just can’t the centre has been the teach that seeing and Victorian Curriculum experiencing can,” Ms Holt said.

Authority.

“Then they are able Together with the local TAFE organisa- to discuss it then and tions, the centre will there, and their ideas be able to teach TAFE can be fully understudents and give them stood.” hands-on experience.

“We actually have a vision room built in behind one of our kinder rooms,” Ms Holt said.

Computer “It means students Right: can see what is going skills: Zara, Holly and on in the kinder without Harry test their knowldisturbing the children. edge on the computer.

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Children’s health to step up L E O N G AT H A’ S Maternal and Child Health Centre has made the right move by setting up an office in the Leongatha Children’s Centre,

according to Paula Holt.

The children’s centre co-ordinator has encouraged the decision and hopes to see the relationship between the two centres grow.

“This is where they belong, really,” she said.

“Maternal child health belongs with development rather than up at the hospital. The kids coming in to be seen aren’t sick, so there’s no reason they should be going to the hospital.

“This way they’re closer to town and we can develop a strong connection.”

The integrated system has aimed to make it much easier for families, with the movement into kindergarten.

Staff at the Maternal Child Health Centre office have begun moving in to the children’s centre, and are ready to continue servicing the community as soon as possible.

The opening hours for the centre are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and every alternate Friday from 9am to 3.30pm.

Phone 5662 0853 at the centre or 5662 9294 or 5662 9377 at the South Gippsland Shire Council for an appointment.

Future artists: Remy, Amelia and Kyle get to work on painting.

Read all about it: Chloe, Cecily, Steele and Ava took some time for reading at kinder last week.

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Another building success for reputable Leongatha firm CONSIDINE and Johnston has created yet another masterpiece in Leongatha, with the extension of the Leongatha Children’s Centre.

The building team has added two new large kinder rooms, a storage area and student teaching area as well as a community room and Maternal Child Health facilities.

Despite the design for younger students, Considine and Johnston’s commercial supervisor Gary Bullen said it was a normal operation.

“We did have to make a few extra safety requirements while we were building the rooms but otherwise there’s nothing too different,” he said.

“It was a very straight forward building.

Kane Stivic was the foreman on the project and he did an excellent job.

“Everyone we worked with, as always, was brilliant and we were able to get the

job done.”

Rain was a slight hindrance to the project, which began in early April 2011, but the project wasn’t held back too far.

“We were hoping to finish a bit earlier but it really wasn’t that bad,” Mr Bullen said.

Leongatha Children’s Centre director Paula Holt said she was extremely thankful for Considine and Johnston, as well as all the subcontractors.

“They were great. We had thought that tradies and children might not be the best mix, but they didn’t seem to have any trouble at all,” she said.

“They didn’t disrupt the kids at all and I’d like to think our kids didn’t disrupt their work!”

Ms Holt said building the rooms bigger than expected was a positive, as it allowed children more opportunity to roam around.

Some work on fences is still needed, but

otherwise the project is complete.

Tradelink was another big player in the project, providing pipes and storm water pits, as well as sun hats for all children.

Also assisting were: Gavin Maisey Painting and Decorating, Goldsmith Construction and Gardner Electronics, who all worked to help complete the project, offering some free of charge service.

A working bee will be conducted on Friday night to help with the planting and decorating of the garden.

“We’ve had a few working bees. The parents, and even children themselves, have always been great,” Ms Holt said.

“They come along with all their own tools, wheelbarrows and whatever else they need.

“It’s encouraging to see so many people getting involved and keen to help out a local project.”

Exciting times: Considine and Johnston’s commercial supervisor Gary Bullen with Leongatha Children’s Centre director Paula Holt at the front of the new children’s centre buildings.

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Making history: to commemorate the centenary of state secondary education in Leongatha, the staff and students of Leongatha Secondary College gathered for a school photo recently.

The image will feature in a book capturing the history of the former Leongatha Agricultural High, High and Technical schools, and also Leongatha Secondary College. Official centenary celebrations will be held on the weekend of April 28 and 29. Further information on page 6 of this week’s Star.

IN the lead-up to celebrations marking the centenary of state secondary education in Leongatha, Leongatha North’s Heather Calder will share the story of a former student with Star readers.

This week, Mrs Calder, herself once a teacher at Leongatha, presents the tale of Bev Hanley, now a resident of Dumbalk.

School tie began with grandmother BEV Hanley’s family has had a long association with state secondary education in Leongatha.

When students had to board in Leongatha to attend the agricultural high school, it was Bev’s grandmother who ran Boston House in Worthy Street, thus enabling students from farms and outlying areas to attend secondary school.

Bev’s mother and aunt, Gladys and Elsie Gostelow, both attended Leongatha High School. Bev and her brothers Ken and Graham attended the

Enjoyed school: Bev Hanley.

high school and Bev’s three children followed.

After training as a teacher, Bev taught in many primary schools around the area and joined the Leongatha Technical School staff in 1975, and later taught at Leongatha Secondary College. She retired in 2004.

“Education has been a huge part of my life. I have really enjoyed my association with the three schools. I’m hoping the many friends I have made throughout the years will help us all celebrate in April,” she said.

Bagpipes welcome wedding party CHRISTINE Stoove and Rhett McLaren wed in glorious sunshine at scenic Basia Mille, overlooking Wilsons Prom at Waratah Bay on Saturday, January 28.

Christine is the fifth daughter of Susan Boothroyd and Mark Stoove of Melbourne and Rhett McLaren is the second son of Kerena and Peter McLaren of Krowera.

The moving ceremony was heralded by violin and the wedding party was welcomed by bagpipes.

The bride looked absolutely stunning in a strapless, 1940s-inspired, magnolia-tinted, dropped-waist, gown of crushed silk by designer Simonelli, and carried flame-orange gladiolas.

She was attended by her cousin, Jessica Morrison, and friends Rachel Purchase and Sophie Kusznirczu in individual vintage-inspired cocktail dresses sourced by Jessica.

Rhett wore a bespoke suit from Pinstripe, in royal navy blue and red wool.

He was attended by Alister Green and brothers, Aidan and Angus McLaren in tailored grey suits.

Their rings were designed by Christine and created by jeweller, Philip Totton of Melbourne.

They celebrated their marriage with a reception for 150 guests in great ‘country’ style at the transformed Fish Creek Memorial Hall which was filled with foodladen trestles and festooned with fairy lights and local flowers.

The guests dined on beef, grown on the McLaren property, and were entertained by local blues/rock band, Fossil Fuel.

Rhett, a mechanical engineer and Christine, a registered nurse, met eight years ago and have travelled extensively but will settle for now in Richmond, Melbourne and plan to honeymoon later this year in Asia.

They would like to thank their parents for their support and extend a heartfelt thank you to the local Fish Creek community, KO caterers of Fish Creek, Nikolinas Florist of Leongatha, Shaniz Party Hire of Foster, Mark Dexter Photography and their friends and extended family for making the day such a wonderfully momentous occasion.

Memorable day: Christine Stoove and Rhett McLaren wed against the backdrop of Wilsons Promontory.

Photo: Mark Dexter Photography.

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English outfit will amuse Q&A ahab WITH

FROM busking on street corners throughout England to playing for thousands at Cropredy, it will be no accident when five larrikins rock up at Mossvale Park on March 17.

With their gorgeous melodies, soaring harmonies and masterful songwriting, One Perfect Day is truly excited to welcome ahab. Hailing from London, this five piece alternative country folk group will bring a blistering live set to the stage, featuring brand new music from their debut album Wits End, as well as the odd amusing tale thrown in-between.

They’ll make you laugh; they’ll make you cry, and if there’s one thing for sure, you do not want to miss out on a group who are surely destined for great things. Star reporter Simone Short spoke to band member Callum Adamson about the inspiration behind the music, their first Australian tour and what makes ahab so special.

Can you tell me a little bit about all the guys in the band?

How did you end up playing music together?

Dave and I started playing together in 2004 and put out two records independently under the name a.h.a.b. Somehow the guy that owns Tootsies Orchid lounge in Nashville got a hold of one of them and invited us to play a residency during CMA Festival week, which was, and still is a huge honour.

Dave and I didn’t want to go out to Nashville as an acoustic duo, so we approached Luke and Seebs who were at the time playing in bands in Hackney, and asked them if they

wanted to come and play with us in Nashville. They were up for it and we rehearsed for a week in London before playing our first ever show as a band at Tootsies in Nashville, and we’ve been playing as ahab ever since.

Your music has been likened to fellow UK musicians Mumford and Sons. How would you best describe your music, and how do you stand out from other musicians in your genre?

We do get mentioned a lot in the same sentence as Mumford and Sons and that’s fine, ‘cos they’re a great band, but they’re from the side of the tracks that’s very middle class and almost contrived at points.

I’m really pleased that they’re able to expose a lot of new people to the genre because it means that all the bands we play with in east London will get more gigs out of it, but they’ve come through very fast with a lot of label investment right from the start and haven’t cut their teeth the same way that we have; we’re a different animal. Getting to the point, I’d say we stand out because

there really isn’t a band like us; that could be a good or a bad thing, but you should come to a show and find out for yourself.

You all play instruments and sing, but who’s responsible for writing the music and lyrics?

We all write, both independently and all together, but either way it’s is a collaborative process, even if one of us brings in a song that’s finished, it’ll always get knocked about in rehearsals and it will come out sounding like ahab.

It’s kind of nice because when you’re having an “I hate the world, and this band, and my shoes, and toast” kind of day, one of the guys will be having a “The world is beautiful, and I’ve just written eight lines of poetry about this girl I met last night” kind of day, and it’ll help you back into the creative process.

According to Wikipedia, Ahab was the king of Israel and also the tyrannical captain in Moby Dick; where did you get the inspiration for the band’s name?

Well, we were called

a.h.a.b initially which we left open to interpretation, and then when Luke and Seebs became part of the band we decided to switch to ahab as it’s much more direct. It actually came about when Dave and I went to a hotel in Winchester to write together, which quickly descended into us redecorating one of their hotel rooms for them. During the night I used one of the lines from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (which mentions ahab) and it stuck.

Can you tell me a little bit about your debut album? Will it be all new music, or include some songs from your earlier EPs? Well, you lot are actually getting a brand spanking new release from us. We have been in the studio for the past two weeks remastering the tracks from the two EPs we have released in the UK, and we’ve done new cover art too. This will actually be a full length album and will be called Wits End. It will be available first at all of our shows over there, and then will hopefully be in stores soon after that.

There’re five guys in ahab all touring together. What sort of trouble do you get up to?

Urm...Can I just say that we’re very fond of police officers and that we brush our teeth twice a day? In all honesty though, we’re pretty open about what we get up to, both good and bad, and we’re open about it on stage, so come to a show and you’ll definitely hear what actually goes on.

It’s your debut tour of Australia; what stereotypical Australian trait are you looking forward to trying out the most?

What are you most excited about seeing?

I’m excited to be coming over. The rest of the band have all been to Oz, so they’ve been giving me tips on mosquitoes and how not to get punched by Australian boyfriends. Personally I’m most excited to see some Aussie bands; we don’t get a lot of exposure to Australian acts over here so that’ll be cool. I also hear that it’s warm there, which will be a pleasant change.

You’re performing at One Perfect Day in Mossvale Park next month. What would one perfect day entail for you?

This is going to sound cheesy as hell, but it’s the truth, so here goes; my perfect day would be spent in the studio writing or recording, then maybe some Chinese food, then a whole mess of bad decisions at a bar, preferably with a Creedence cover band playing.

What can festival goers expect from ahab at One Perfect Day, and what makes your live performances so special?

We’re a great live band. It’s what’s brought us this far and it’s something we pride ourselves on, and we really appreciate getting the chance to play in front of what we’ve heard is one of the best festival audiences in Australia, so expect us to be giving it everything we’ve got on that stage.

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Vietnam up close FORMER Leongatha local Travis Fennell, now firmly based in Vietnam with his travel business Wide Eyed Tours, has a stunning line up of Vietnam tours for 2012.

Travis and his business partner Mike Keenan have been serving up Vietnam, Cambodia and Lao to thousands of visitors for the past 12 years.

This year’s selection of tours is headlined by the Beach Bicycle Backroads Tour 2012 which is bound to come on the list as one of the top 50 rides in the world.

The bike tour runs along the coastline and, as with the motorbike trip in the north, it takes you to places very few tourists get to visit. The tour avoids the main highway and you can choose to peddle as much or as little as you wish, as there’s a “sag wagon” in place to pick up any stragglers. Accommodation is all three star or higher.

Travis will be leading the trip with Mike, using Trek mountain bikes with hybrid tyres.

“I know there’s a lot of keen bike riders in South Gippsland who will really enjoy the spectacular scenery and roads on this tour,” Travis said.

And it won’t be all about spinning pedals as there are some amazing places to see and things to do along the way; as well as a visit to eight different beaches and three beach barbecue parties.

For those who want to go to the dawn service in Long Tan on Anzac Day at the end of the bike tour this can be organised also.The 13 day tour, departs on April 9,

2012.

Already popular with South Gippslanders on previous tours, a Vietnam Motorbike Tour visiting the northern hill tribes and riding through spectacular mountain ranges leaves on May 24 for a seven-day tour. The tour includes all meals and two to four star accommodation and support vehicles.

A third tour visits Vietnam and Cambodia and leaves in October for a 15-day duration. Highlights include Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon, the Mekong Delta and Siem Reap.

“Travel in Vietnam is really cheap. You can get a meal from $2, a beer from 30 cents and there are some great souvenirs you can pick up along the way,” Travis said.

Travis jets between Vietnam and Australia usually once a year with his wife Ha and children, Charlie and Anne.

“I obviously think Australia is great, but if you want a great holiday at a low cost, Vietnam, Cambodia or Lao is the answer.”

Travis said a lot of Aussies head to Bali or Thailand but believes Vietnam would either be a better option or great to add as a side trip while you’re over there.

Travis also said Vietnam was a safe place to travel; like Australia or any other country you visit, you just have to use your commonsense.

“Some people may imagine Vietnam is dangerous; that is far from the truth. What you will find instead is some of the friendliest and most welcoming people you could ever hope to meet.”

The real Vietnam: a tour with Wide Eyed Tours to Vietnam will be the trip of a lifetime.

Meet amazing people: Travis Fennell catches up with one of the members of the hill tribes in northern Vietnam.

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Dreamy images turn life upside down ABSTRACT styles and surrealism converge in Multifold Narrations, the next exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery at Fish Creek.

The show features works in oil on panels plus ink and watercolour on paper by Glen Forbes artist Frank Wildenberg from February 19 to March 24. The official opening will be held on Sunday, February 19 from 2 to 5pm.

The collection is one the gallery’s Michael Lester is looking forward to.

“Meeting Frank and then looking at his art is an interesting experience. He comes across as someone who would only ever produce standard traditional landscape images or still lives, so it is a surprise to find these curious abstract and surreal works,” Michael said.

“What drives Frank to produce such works is something of a mystery and goes to show that we shouldn’t judge anyone too hastily. I know Frank attends life drawing classes and produces work that is not abstract or surreal but it is telling that Frank’s first solo show is abstract and surreal art.”

Michael believes the main

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“Much abstract work is somewhat impenetrable and prompts the thought that only the artist could ever have any connection with the work,” he said. “Frank’s work draws the viewer into a world that is dream-like and we know that dreams can mean anything and be as solid as real life or as ethereal as water vapor.”

Frank believes his works take audiences to imaginary worlds where images they may know are transformed into dreamlike entities.

“Sometimes it feels like floating under water or flying

thro th roug ughh ai aairy iryy sspaces pacees bu pa but but through alwayss w wee fifind nd oourselves u se ur selv lves ves iinn always lacees ” he h said d unexpectedd pl places,” said.

Frank’s multi-level oil paintings and watercolours break up the flat surface with multiple boundaries to make it possible to have different things happening at the same time.

“This is a visual language of shapes and colours; the oils are painted on wood, some panels on very aged wood, then prepared to give a very smooth surface to make small details possible,” he said.

“The colours are warm and vibrant and often remind us of old paintings.

The watercolour paintings

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While the work is dreamlike and mostly a product of the subconscious creative stream, the artist likes to give us humour too.

“There is lightness and mischief for anyone who cares to take a closer look,” he said.

Born in Amsterdam in The Netherlands, Frank studied monumental and visual arts at tertiary level and worked in the printing industry.

He migrated to Australia at 25 and has lived in New South Wales, Queensland and finally, Victoria.

Transformed timber captivates WOOD made into modern sculptures will feature at Meeniyan Art Gallery from this Friday.

Littoral Shapes is an exhibition

by Newhaven artist John Carlson, inspired by his love of nature.

John has combined natural timbers with steel and stone to bring the raw landscape of the environment to life.

Born in country Victoria, John grew up exploring the surrounding

paddocks and bushland, and enjoyed creative adventures.

Always a lover of nature and being outdoors, this led to careers in horticulture and arboriculture.

In 2005, John attained a Diploma of Visual Arts, majoring in sculpture.

The timber collected over many years working as an arborist is now being shaped and transformed into impressive art forms.

John’s inspiration is the ever changing landscapes and coastal

beauty around Phillip Island and beyond.

The exhibition runs from February 17 to March 15, and will be officially opened this Sunday, February 19 between 2 and 4pm.

The gallery is located at 84 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan and is open 10am to 4pm weekdays (closed Tuesdays) and weekends from 11am to 5pm. Phone 5664 0101 or online at meeniyanartgallery.org.au

Outdoors studio: John Carlson at work creating an artistic piece from timber.

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Quality, comfort and space come to mind when thinking about this property, for sale through Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha. See page 38 for details.

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$110,000 per shop or $150 rent per shop/pw 3990173

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Inspiring renovated retro S

TEP back to a time when a brick home was built with greater structural integrity and character, and you’ll appreciate this original 60s residence.

Add the inspirational renovation, and this complete package will impress the fussiest of today’s buyers.

The north facing living and dining areas adjoin a new kitchen, adorned with stainless steel appliances, and polished hardwood floors are complemented by timber venetians and a café latte décor.

The cleverly designed floor plan is split level, with four steps up to where the brand new bathroom is appointed to perfection, and the three bedrooms includes a king-size main.

Additional features include low-energy down lights, a Bosch dishwasher, split system air conditioner and solar hot water. Outdoors, a vast paved entertaining area incorporates a ‘kitchenette’, and there’s a converted garage for storage and workshop.

A lawned area beyond backs onto rural land, and the contemporary gardens have been re-designed for waterefficiency and colour.

MIRBOO NORTH Location: 54 Baromi Road Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Price: $250,000 - $275,000 Agent: Prom Country First National Contact: Allen Bartlett 0417 274 624

Just like new... only BETTER! S

TEP inside this refurbished and gleaming home that’s presented to perfection, and you will feel as though you have bought a brand new home.

LEONGATHA Location: 12 Greenwood Parade Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $350,000 - $385,000 Agent: Prom Country First National Contact: Kaz Hughes 0417 516 998

The difference is, you won’t have to travel uphill or down dale to get there.

Right on the edge of Leongatha’s CBD, this home is an easy walk to schools and shops, and overlooks parkland.

Not only that, the off street parking is sensational: through the roller door to a covered shelter beyond, where the stretch of concreted driveway is perfect for the van or the boat, and beyond, to a quality Colorbond garage.

The impeccable, low maintenance, all-level aspects of this property will suit retirees and empty nesters.

The space will also suit families – it’s a wonderful all-rounder.

Miles of down lights, plush carpets, quality tiles, streamlined modern look in warm, neutral tones, all add to the sense of comfort in a home that was actually built in the 1980s –they just don’t build them like this any longer!

The floor plan is practical and versatile.

A separate entrance hallway leads to a spacious and welcoming lounge room which features a magnificent fireplace fuelled by natural gas.

The stunning kitchen, in modern open plan style, has a long breakfast bar, stunning cabinets and splashback, pot drawers and pantry: with dishwasher and stainless steel appliances of course.

A separate meals space overlooks the neat rear garden and pergola.

A second living room adjoins a huge master bedroom, creating the perfect ‘parents’ retreat’, or teenage haven, (or home office) with private entrance, bathroom and huge walk-through robe.

There are three further bedrooms, all with built-in robes, and a modern family bathroom and laundry.

Outdoors, a gabled laserlight pergola makes entertaining easy: straight off the kitchen/living zone, and with very low-care gardens, it is fully fenced to keep pets and kids safe, and has plenty of room for a game of bocce.

Rare and highly sought tick boxes in one property: space, close to town, modern, and less than $400,000.

See if you can find better than this.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE STARâ&#x20AC;?, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - PAGE 37

LEONGATHA

MIRBOO NORTH

MIRBOO NORTH

MEENIYAN

INSPECT Sun 12.00 - 12.30pm

DSOL oper ties Pr acre!!

Prestige town yedge ualit em and A strikingQ pavilion-style area, D entertainment separate â&#x20AC;&#x153;studioâ&#x20AC;?, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, ingranite

2 bathrooms, huge quality shedding with busheight doors and service pit.

57 Brown Street

MIRBOO NORTH

Peace of Perfect Patchwork

Oasis a Short Walk to Shops

A Hint of Art Deco in Meeniyan

This 4.5ha (approx) property comprises pasture, with a permanent dam & treed boundary. Suited to horses or horticulture, it has a permit to build and take in the gorgeous views.

31 Munros Road $225,000 - $250,000

This beautiful home has northerly open-plan living, elevated deck, views, 4BRs, 2 bathrooms, room for 2nd living zone, double garage, double carport, workshop, & leafy garden!

9 Allen Street $310,000 - $340,000

Light and bright, elevated brick home where the rooms are big. Roomy kitchen with pantry, 2 spacious living areas, 2 huge bedrooms single garage. Walk to shops and bus! A little beauty!

69 McKitterick Street $225,000 - $250,000

LEONGATHA

HALLSTON

INSPECT Sun 11.00 - 11.30am

NEW LISTING

INSPECT Sun 11.30 - 12.00pm

kaz hughes

0417 516 998

Inspiring Renovated Retro

Peace & Privacy, Space to Spare

B-I-G living spaces â&#x20AC;Ś on the schools side of the highway

An inspirational renovation converts this 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic into a modern day delight. New kitchen with s/s appliances, new bathroom & laundry, 3 " # $

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' 54 Baromi Road $250,000 - $275,000

Elusive Lifestyle Property offering peace and tranquility on 7 acres. Spacious residence with decked verandas, plenty of shedding, water tanks and dams, gorgeous gardens and outdoor paving.

1059 Allambee Estate Road $390,000 - $430,000

New blocks of land are NOT available so close to the shops, so if that is important to you, this

building! Four bedrooms all with robes (ensuite & WIR to main), big lounge and dining, massive family room adjoining good kitchen, two decent bathrooms, double carport PLUS a 3 bay shed, all add up to big value. Potential to update if you like, but very comfortable, and liveable, right now!

MEENIYAN

6 James Court

NEW LISTING

$320,000

LEONGATHA

NEW LISTING

INSPECT Sat 11.00 - 11.30am

allen bartlett

0417 274 624

Marvellous Meeniyan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1300sqm block

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funky Townâ&#x20AC;? Resort House!

Three bedroom house at the end of town, beside a treed reserve near the turnoff to Fish Creek.

Enjoy the kookaburras and keep your pony in the back paddock, in this semi rural environment.

Neat as a pin, the home features polished boards, split system air conditioner, rear pergola, new fences and rear lane access. Already connected to the new Meeniyan sewerage system. Bonus! Easy to simply move in, or invest and rent out.

Stunning, concrete rendered, brick example of a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s special. Featuring living areas oriented towards a north-east facing balcony overlooking a dazzling inground pool, a renovated kitchen

and three upstairs bedrooms all with robes (main with direct balcony access). Lower level living room, large laundry. gas ducted heating, 2 aircons, wood heater.

17 Whitelaw Street

$220,000 - $240,000 29 Blackmore Avenue

LEONGATHA

NEW LISTING

$350,000

BERRYS CREEK INSPECT Sun 1.00 - 1.30pm

INSPECT Sun 12.30 - 1.00pm

lisa williams

0438 133 385

Surprise Package on 4 Fantastic Acres.

When your desire is for SPACE, this beautifully presented home, with stunning outlooks, on a fertile and accessible 4 acres will satisfy. The expansive home comprises: spacious lounge, massive 4sq rumpus, generous family room, big hostess kitchen & roomy meals area. Four bedrooms (two king-sized), 2 bathrooms huge laundry, & sheltered enclosed barbecue area. Double lockup brick garage & workshop. Gorgeous views, colourful, neat gardens. Peace & quiet in a glorious setting.

330 Mt Vernon Road

$430,000 - $450,000

HALLSTON INSPECT Sun 1.00 - 1.30pm

janine pepyat

0409 292 808

Just like new: only BETTER!

Come to Paradise! 14 Acres Suited to Horses & Other Grazing

With all the boxes ticked, this surprise package home will suit an array of needs. Retirees will love the level block, the easy access home environment , the room for the VAN, and the easy walk to shops. Families will love the 2nd living room, the space indoors and out, and the easy walk to schools. Everybody will love the impeccable presentation, the creature comforts, the parking spaces, the new kitchens and modern bathrooms, and the low maintenance aspects. Be impressed.

With a young sandstone home thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been custom-made for â&#x20AC;&#x153;easy livingâ&#x20AC;?, an easily accessible 14 acres thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind to horses, & a quiet & secluded setting just 15 minutes from Leongathaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s township, you could quite easily believe that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found paradise! 3 bedrooms plus large study and incorporating artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio with washup / storage area, two separate living areas, beautiful plantings and a stunning red earth backdrop plus dam, shedding, and all on a bitumen road.

12 Greenwood Parade

2450 Grandridge Road

Mirboo Nth

$350,000 - $385,000

5668 1660

www.promcountryre.com.au Prom Country

@fnpromcountry

$525,000 - $565,000

5662 3100

Leongatha

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Style and space 8

3 PARR Street is a cleverly designed home with all the features a growing family is looking for.

The property boasts a huge central family room with a large kitchen and quality appliances.

The lounge area is also sizeable and has a built-in study space which is great for the policing of kids on the computer.

The second living area or rumpus room is ideal for all the kids’ toys, with double doors to hide away their activities and completely separate both living rooms.

Inspection sure to please H OUSE proud owners have completed extensive renovations over the years to make this home most comfortable and practical.

Situated on a massive 1450 square metre (approximately) block with rear lane access, the house contains three bedrooms with built-in robes, renovated

bathroom, new carpet throughout and renovated open plan kitchen, dining and living area. The kitchen and living area include wood fire, island bench, dishwasher, stainless steel oven and stove top plus loads of cupboard space.

The back yard is well landscaped and provides ample space for swing sets, trampolines, vegie patch, pets and much more. The large lock-up shed with concrete

floor and power is great for the handyman and can store a camper or cars and still leave room for a workshop. The adjoining carport can also accommodate two vehicles.

This property is a great first home or perfect for those looking for room to store a caravan or boat.

MEENIYAN Location: 45 Whitelaw Street Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Price: $295,000 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha.

Contact: 5662 5800

LEONGATHA Location: 83 Parr Street Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $465,000 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha.

Contact: 5662 5800

The master bedroom has a walk-in robe and a big en suite with spa and oversized shower.

The outdoor entertaining area services both living rooms and has a beautiful north facing aspect.

The backyard is accessible through the double garage and has been well landscaped, with a water system and a water tank with pressure pump, and a 6x6 metre lock-up garage in the back yard completes this superb home.

An inspection is a must to appreciate the size and quality of this modern property.

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Big commercial freehold P

BE Real Estate has once again secured a very rare and unique commercial freehold for tender.

Located L t d att 25 25-27 27 McBride M B id Avenue, A WontW t haggi this large double fronted approximately 391 square metre shop has great exposure, continual foot traffic and a secure long term lease returning $56,450 per annum.

The shop provides a huge floor area, storage room, office, kitchenette area, toilets and parking at rear for three cars.

The demand for commercial freeholds in Wonthaggi remains extremely strong, with the past three available shops all successfully sold by tender and providing the lucky purchasers with a secure long term investment

producing a healthy rental yield.

Company director Adam Mabilia stated, “Initial interest has been very promising as it is the only double fronted commercial freehold with a huge floor space currently on the market.”

Whether you are looking to boost your superannuation or desire a primetime commercial freehold investment, this property will suit a multitude of buyers.

Tenders close Friday, February 17, 2012 at 4pm.

For all relevant information and tender documentation please contact PBE Real Estate on 5672 1833 or alternatively by email at wonthaggi@pberealestate.com.au.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - PAGE 41

Under instructions from the state trustees L

ARGE quarter acre blocks are becoming a rare commodity in Wonthaggi.

Even harder to find is a 1217 square metre parcel of land with a substantial three bedroom brick home within walking distance to Wonthaggi’s CBD and the local primary schools.

PBE Real Estate is delighted to offer this versatile property at 10 Dowling Street, Wonthaggi for Public Auction.

Investors, developers, families or first home buyers will find the ideal purchase with this home.

Comprising of three bedrooms, two living areas, double carport as well as a

separate garage with rear lane access this property offers endless possibilities to a purchaser with a keen interest in owning property within one of Victoria’s fastest growing regions.

With more and more of the big name brands coming to Wonthaggi, this type of property on such a generous allotment will be almost impossible to find.

Under instructions from the State Trustees, this fantastic property will be offered for sale by auction February 25, 2012 at 11am.

To view this property prior to auction please contact the staff at PBE Real Estate, Wonthaggi on 5672 1833.

WONTHAGGI Location: 10 Dowling Street Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Auction: February 25, 11am Agent: PBE Real Estate, Wonthaggi Contact: 5672 1833

Government must act REAL Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) president, Ms Pamela Bennett says REIA’s pre-budget submission, lodged on January 30, focuses on two very important issues for the housing market: housing affordability and inefficient property taxes.

REIA is calling on the Commonwealth Government to address the following issues in the 2011/2012 budget: • Retention of current arrangements for negative gearing of property investments.

• No Capital Gains Taxes (CGT) on the family home • No increase in CGT on property investments • Removal of stamp duty on property transactions • An increase in the First Home Owners Grant • The implementation of a scheme to allow first home buyers access to their superannuation for the purchase of a home • Monitoring the Hous-

ing Affordability Fund (HAF) and National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) to observe its effects on housing supply and to conduct a review which considers additional measures to bridge the demand – supply imbalance • Ensuring that the National Housing Supply publishes its State of Supply Report in a timely manner • The appointment of a National Small Business Commissioner.

“Inefficient state property taxes and the development of solutions to improve housing affordability and supply are key issues for the next financial year and we would like to see action from the Government,” Ms Bennett said.

Stamp duties represent additional costs to property transactions, thereby discouraging turnover of housing and distorting choices between renting and buying, and between moving house and renovating.

“Whilst stamp duties are a state tax and not determined by the Federal Government, states will not act unilaterally on the

matter unless leadership is shown by the Federal Government,” Ms Bennett said.

Another extremely important issue for the housing market is the current level of FHOG grant available to first home buyers.

Introduced in July 2000 the grant is one of the most important housing policy instruments in assisting first home buyers with housing.

“The lack of financial assistance to first home buyers is an issue that requires considerable attention to ensure that property is affordable for young Australians and that they can one day aspire to own a home. REIA urges the government to not only retain the grant but to review the amount currently provided as the relative size of the grant has declined markedly in relation to house prices,” Ms Bennett said.

They expect the Government to consider REIA’s submission carefully and make an accurate assessment of issues that are of great importance to the Australian housing market.

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The perfect family home A

S new, this home will provide all the space for a growing family, both inside and out.

You will be greeted by a quiet court location with a lovely treed ambience.

The large block has an ideal passive solar orientation, enjoying sunlight all day long with desirable protection from the prevailing weather.

The home offers three large bedrooms, main with en suite/walk-in robe plus a private study, two generous living rooms and expansive deck for outdoor entertainment.

The property will suit those families who enjoy being outside, as the rear yard is spacious and private.

Established gardens plus a generous builder’s warranty in exclusive Woodland Heath make this investment a no brainer.

Inspections by appointment are welcome.

INVERLOCH Location: 8 Messmate Terrace Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $525,000 Agent: Alex Scott and Staff Inverloch Contact: 5674 1111

Timeless beauty I

F houses were people, this home would be a Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn: elegant, beautiful and timeless.

LEONGATHA Location: 63 Roughead Street Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Price: $510,000 Agent: Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha Contact: 5662 0922

Unquestionably one of Leongatha’s most beautiful houses, the owners of 63 Roughead Street have now chosen to sell, presenting the opportunity for new owners to enjoy all that this graceful residence offers.

The entrance foyer welcomes you in to the huge master bedroom and separate bathroom to the right; the staircase straight ahead; and the living areas to the left.

Upstairs reveals three more bed-

rooms, all with built-in robes and all sharing the beautifully refurbished bathroom.

Also upstairs, utilising the roof space is a large storage area.

From the sumptuous carpet of the bedrooms and foyer, the warmth of polished hardwood floorboards greets you as you enter the living areas.

Serviced by the adjoining crisp white kitchen, the cook of the house will be impressed by the banks of pull-out drawers offering plenty of practical storage.

Gas hot plates and Kleenmaid double wall oven will make cooking a pleasure.

A separate formal lounge can then be accessed from the dining area.

Double glass doors lead from the kitchen onto the covered deck, overlooking the rear garden.

A separate covered outdoor area behind the double garage offers even more outdoor entertaining space.

The large laundry/utility space also houses a third bathroom.

Situated on a prominent corner allotment, opposite the recreation reserve, you are only a level 500 metre walk to the main street.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase one of Leongatha’s most elegant houses.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - PAGE 43

Time for a festa!

THE annual Saint Paul’s Festa is on again in Mirboo North this Sunday, February 19.

Organisers are urging locals to flock to the 46th event as they try to keep their exciting tradition alive.

The festa involves four separate entertainment features: the morning mass and procession, afternoon entertainment, auction and dinner dance.

The procession following the 11am mass at St Joseph’s Church is the most traditional of the events.

The organisers are aiming to see plenty of people involved in taking the statue of St Paul from the church through a winding procession and ending at the Mirboo North Shire Hall.

They will be led by a Scottish pipe band that will set the scene with some upbeat tunes.

Once at the hall the entertainment will continue thanks to performers from Melbourne and the Latrobe Valley, as well as belly dancers.

If weather permits, the music will be played outside in the car park and families are invited to bring a picnic lunch.

The afternoon action will be followed by the auction, which will see goods such as cakes, jams, oils, crafts and other home-made beauties go under the hammer.

The highlight of the night will no doubt be the dinner dance, held at the hall.

Locals can pay just $20 a head, or $10 for children 12 and under, and have access to a smorgasbord of delicious food as well as the opportunity to dance away the night as a family.

“We’re hoping to get as many people along as we can. If there are any Italians in the local area, come along and get involved,” organiser Sam Romano said.

Everyone is welcome to join in the event, which Sam says is searching for its third generation of organisers.

Action packed: everyone had a ball at last year’s St Paul’s Festa in Mirboo North and this year promises to offer the same excitement.

Left: Fun for all: the children have always been heavily involved in the St Paul’s Festa in Mirboo North.

“The initial organisers of this event have passed on, so we’re sort of like the second generation,” he said.

“Hopefully we can get some enthusiastic young people involved.”

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Troy brings the music home

By Simone Short DESPITE eight studio records, numerous ARIA awards and a swag of Golden Guitars, country music sensation Troy Cassar-Daley still admits he’s got a lot to learn in his chosen craft.

In what he describes as “punching above his weight”, Troy sat in the producer’s chair for the first time on his latest album Home, to be released this March, and also chose to not play during recording; something he describes as “uncomfortable”.

“The reason I did it that way was I wanted to be able to say “Look, these guys are some of the best players in the world; they’re going to play things I won’t think of playing”. When I hit the road, I’m actually learning parts they made up for my record,” he told The Star.

“It’s like you’re the eternal student. You’re going to learn whether you like it or not and already it’s doing my head in on the guitar, which I think is great because you get to 42 and you want to be a competent player which I feel I am, but I think I can learn more.”

However there’s one thing Troy knows how to do well and he has proven he’s no amateur when it comes to penning the words.

He has put his heart and soul into every single lyric, from paying homage to the traditional country music that inspired him as a kid in Think ’bout drinkin’ to describing his personal experience during the devastating 2011 floods in The River Runs.

Troy said when his farm in south-east Queensland flooded, it added to his workload but also gave him an opportunity to think about what he really appreciated about life.

“I used to just be scratching up with the shovel and the squeegee getting the mud and everything out of the house and out of the shed, and I’d

start thinking about things that were taking me away from there,” he said.

“You know, The River Runs obviously was about us standing there watching the river get quite cranky and I felt helpless not being able to do anything. I said to my wife when we were watching the river from in town in Brisbane, “It’s been doing it for thousands of generations, even before we were settled here in Australia here as well, and when it’s going to do its thing, you’ve got to stand back and watch it go.”

But it is the title track Home that Troy admits brought him to tears whilst writing, that illustrates his devotion to his family and deep passion for the places he grew up, where he goes home to today and everything in between.

Having always found it difficult to be away from his family and his farm while recording in Nashville, Tennessee, the singer said the songs on this record helped him get through the long periods away.

“It was hard because sometimes you feel like you’re a bit lost, but I think once they started playing the songs with the love and respect they did, it made me feel very at home,” he said.

“I think that was the secret really, just me explaining the stories; explaining what inspired me to write the tune.”

Troy credits the musicians he worked with on Home, and said he would have been happy if the record came out “half as good” as he envisioned.

After hearing the finished product for the first time, Troy said he “was pleasantly surprised”.

“I thought to myself, ‘I’ve gotten way more than I bargained for here’; it was a great feeling.”

He describes the album as big and warm, and said it tells the story the exact same way he saw it in his head.

On March 24, Troy is bringing his music to Wonthaggi and said he can’t wait to bring his new music to his fans.

“What we’re aiming to do is to give people an idea about how I really felt; the importance of home,” he said.

“You know when things aren’t going the way they should and everyone’s in a little bit of doubt. I think what we do is we take that safety and the warmth and the loving feeling of home and we hold that very close.”

Of course, Troy will also be adding a collection of old favourites to the set list, and would love to “get people’s two bob worth” on what they’d like to hear.

“I think that we’d get drawn and quartered if we only played the new stuff!” he laughed, and warns he’ll also be pulling out the banjo on stage.

“What I love about this record is we can pick the things from it that are appropriate for the show, but there’s also going to be this huge back catalogue to pick from as well, which makes it hard to write a set list.

“If we’re going to Wonthaggi and they want to hear I Wish I Was A Train by Paul Kelly and me, they’ll get to hear it.

“I’m looking forward to swinging the door open to home and saying ‘Come on in!’”

Troy Cassar-Daley will be performing with special guest Harmony James at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on March 24, with doors opening at 8pm. Tickets are available by phoning 5672 1083.

Kick back and relax at the Wonthaggi Hotel: for a cruisy lunch in the sun or a cold drink after work, there’s no better place to enjoy a well deserved break than at the “Whale Bone”.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - PAGE 45

• Leongatha Little Athletics Club comedy night • GippsTAFE’s Industry Awards Evening in Leongatha

Talking shop: Rod Shallcross, apprenticeship field officer with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, chats with Andrew Wood of Apprenticeships Group Australia, at the TAFE awards evening.

Showing style: Madeline Tuddenham of Wonthaggi and Ashlie Talbot of Stony Creek. Both won hairdressing awards.

Teaching tricks: Thomas Sorrell of Inverloch (second from right) received an education award at GippsTAFE Leongatha’s Industry Awards Evening. He was supported by parents Stephen and Lisa, and friend Brittany Jobling.

Sharing knowledge: GippsTAFE automotive teacher Steve Hogarth with apprentices Nick Cambridge and Sascha Voigt. Nick won Outstanding Second Year Apprentice and Sascha Outstanding Third Year Apprentice.

Legends: discussing footy and other matters at the comedy night were, from left: Trevor Riseley, Dean Duursma and Glenn “Jacko” Thorson.

Still laughing: in a great spot for the comedy night were: Terry and Melody Martin, Cherry Prior and Tanya Thorson.

Top dining: Nathan Ahmed (middle) of the Inlet Hotel Inverloch won Outstanding Apprentice First Year, Commercial Cookery. He was praised by Inlet Hotel head chef Michael Donnelly and Lisa Johnson of Australian Apprenticeships Centre.

What a laugh: the Leongatha Little Athletics Club staged a comedy night at Leongatha Memorial Hall. Enjoying the night were: Ashleigh Hamilton, Tim Welch and Alana Green.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - PAGE 47

Quilting passion takes Julie around world

By Tessa Hayward JULIE Wallace’s quilting work has taken her around the world and inspiration has been sought in numerous locations.

After closing her Loch store 16 months ago in an attempt to start trying to retire, her online store became busier than ever.

“I am working more now than I was at Loch,” she laughed.

When The Star visited Julie, she was processing 22 online orders just from a couple of days.

Now in her 22nd year of quilting, Julie still loves creating and designing patterns and fabrics at her Arawata home.

The first quilt she made was for her daughter, after her daughter had wrecked the quilt Julie bought for her in Pennsylvania.

Julie took two quilting classes in Korumburra but ended up teaching herself.

“I started teaching people how to quilt at my property but then I opened a store in Loch in 2001so the classes were taken there,” Julie said.

She has had many customers over the years and has taught a lot of people how to quilt.

Now that she just has the online store, Julie allows customers to buy a block a month.

“Customers can buy a small portion of a quilt

Colourful ideas: the variety of quilts Julie Wallace creates is outstanding. each month,” Julie said.

As well as quilting, Julie also enjoys scuba diving and is travelling to Papua New Guinea this year to dive.

Travelling is also a favourite pastime and she often teaches around the world.

“Last year I travelled through Scotland, England and France and taught at all these places as well,” Julie said.

She believes she is very fortunate to be able to travel and do what she loves at the same time.

Her inspiration also comes from these places as well as studying antique fabrics. She always takes notes and draws wherever she goes.

Julie likes collecting antique fabrics and has a French one from 1760.

As well as collecting antique fabrics, Julie also designs her own patterns.

“I have written three books which were very popular and it takes me a while to create a quilt as I write all the instructions as I go,” she said.

Milpara Community House news If you are thinking about studying Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability, Child Care or Community Services, the Introduction to Community Services course will help you make the right choice.

You will also complete part of a unit towards a qualification in the above areas. This course will outline workplace expectations as well as study and placement requirements and will be held over two Mondays and two Tuesdays: February 20, 21, 27 and 28.

A great opportunity for parents wanting to return to work or study now the kids are back in school. Held at Milpara Community House, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra. **** Would you like to learn how to use a computer? The Computers for Beginners course will be held over three Thursdays, commencing on February 16 from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

This class will boost your confidence and you will gain an understanding of the computer operating system. Learn how to use the mouse, open and close programs and create files and folders.

Bookings are essential. **** If you need help with reading, writing or maths there is adult literacy on Mondays at Milpara. Contact Milpara for a suitable time to meet with our qualified teacher. ****

If English is not your first language we have English classes on Tuesdays at 10am or Thursdays at 2pm. **** A three week Excel Spreadsheets course starts on Friday, February 24 from 9.30am to 12.30pm. This course will teach you how to create tables, invoices, budgets and graphs.

To complete the Computer Office Essentials Course, Excel is followed by a three week Publisher course to be held on Wednesday nights from 6pm to 9pm. **** Are you 50 or over and would like to discover how the internet can help you to stay in touch with friends and family? Book in to a course with a volunteer tutor over four weeks.

Dates and times are advised on enrolment. Please contact Sandra or Belinda on 5655 2524. **** For the Blokes meets on a Friday morning from 10am to noon. This discussion group gives men an opportunity to discuss issues that are relevant to them. For further information contact Colin on 5655 2510 or leave a message on 0428 520 034. **** Painting and Drawing class with local artist Lance Rogers will teach beginners or those with some experience using oils, acrylic, pastels, water colour, any media.

Held over five Wednesdays commencing on February 29 from 1pm to 4pm.

Bookings are essential.

Broad range: Julie Wallace has an incredible range of quilting fabrics available through her website www.quilters-barn.com.

Portraits delve behind faces THIS year marks the seventh year of the Great Southern Portrait Prize, the pre-eminent art event in our region presented by Prom Coast Arts.

As part of the Portrait Prize this year, PCA will be presenting a special forum featuring some of the judges and other artists talking about their own experiences and discussing some of the issues around contemporary portraiture. The forum will be held at Fish Creek Hall on Saturday, April 28 at 7.30pm.

The exhibition will be on display at Stockyard Gallery Foster from April 19 to May 8.

A presentation to the winners will be announced at Stockyard Gallery on Sunday, April 29.

The Great Southern Portrait Prize has a substantial combined prize pool of more than $2000, and each year Prom Coast Arts enlists the services of renowned artists to judge the entries in both the open and junior sections.

This year PCA is pleased to have Melbourne artist Paul Compton as one of the judges and to take part in the forum with the other two judges to be announced soon.

The public is again able to vote in the popular choice prize in both the open and junior sections.

Entries to The Great Southern Portrait Prize must be portraits of Gippsland residents, which can be executed in any medium by artists from anywhere. Entries close on Friday, April 13.

Last year PCA had the largest number of

Show stoppers: Catherine Wheeler considers Self Portrait by Kerry Spokes and Anda by Colin Bennison at a past portrait prize exhibition.

Left: Thought provoking: Waiting by Cassandra Rijs, a previous entry. entrants they have ever had. Along with the usual healthy number of local entrants, they also had a number (including the winner) from as far away as East Gippsland and many more from Melbourne.

Along with the more than 100 children’s entrants, the exhibition at Stockyard Gallery was a diverse, vibrant reflection of our community.

The organisers look forward to an equally exciting show this year; as with every year the event would not be possible without the hard work of PCA volunteers, as well as the private sponsorship of local businesses and the ongoing support of South Gippsland Shire Council.

Entry forms for the Great Southern Portrait Prize are now available

from a number of venues including Stockyard Gallery in Foster, Gecko Studio Gallery in Fish Creek, Meeniyan Art Gallery, the Courthouse Gallery in Yarram, along with some cafes including Number 9 Dream Café in Leongatha, tourism information centres, as well as being downloadable online at promcoastarts.org.au.

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Splash into swimming THE ability to swim is a skill that could not only save your child’s life but also give them enjoyment for years to come.

Group picture: Under 16s coach Matt Davies and assistant coach Mark Hardy with the 2012 team at Leongatha Football Club.

Parrots to soar MORE junior players are always welcome to join the Leongatha Football Club.

The club’s Matthew Grylls said the Parrots offer a warm, friendly environment where everyone feels welcome.

The club recruited two new first year coaches: Steve Fixter for Under 18s and Matt Davies for Under 16s. Both coaches have been actively involved with the club in the past.

“We aim to provide opportunities for all ages within the club, especially with our junior teams,” Matthew said.

“Everyone who joins is given an opportunity to play. For us, we enjoy encouraging the kids getting outside and enjoying playing footy with their friends and developing their skills.

“We are all looking forward to the coming 2012 season and watching the Juniors develop under the new expert coaching team.”

Imagine being frightened of the beach, not comfortable around rivers and never visiting a pool, especially in the heat of summer.

Teaching children to be comfortable around water is a gift for life.

Enrolling your children at Korumburra Water Babies is a step in the right direction.

The business has been helping children become familiar with water for 24 years. Kaye Tipping bought the business in 2008 and continues to help families across South Gippsland.

Sessions are held at the Korumburra heated pool, which at 13m long, is a comfortable size.

Classes are held from Monday to Thursday from about 9.45am to 1pm, with each class taking half-an-hour.

Sessions are held

Starting young: familiarising children with water at a young age has proved beneficial. based on two age brackets: from infants to three-anda-half, and from threeand-a-half to primary school age.

Young children learn in the water with a parent, carer or teacher, and learn how to blow bubbles and feel at ease in the pool.

Children frightened by the water are nurtured to help them relax.

“We don’t try to force a child to do something they are not ready for,” Kaye said.

“With children that are on their own, they sit on the step and then move away from the step when they feel more comfortable. It’s not good to get a child to put their face in the water if they are not ready for it.”

Older children are in the water by themselves and learn strokes, kicking and survival techniques so that once in the water, they are able to leave or float on their back.

Bookings are required and places are available for term one. To find out more, phone Kaye on 5657 3317.

Catching on: the popularity of soccer continues to rise and the Leongatha Knights Soccer Club is keen to help spread the word.

Soccer is so much fun FUN without the high risk of injury associated with some other sports.

That’s the benefit of playing soccer with the Leongatha Knights Football Club.

Based at Mary MacKillop College in Leongatha, the club is offering a small sided competition for Under 7, 9 and 11 players that will start on April 22.

Training begins in the first week of April.

The club’s president Lee Kirkus welcomes enquiries by phoning 5663 5440.

“A lot of mums and dads like their kids playing a less contact sport when they are smaller and kids like to kick a large size ball,” he said.

“It seems to be the sport of preference for boys and girls that are five, six and seven years old.”

The club’s Summer Knights social competition began last Thursday night and will continue at Mary MacKillop college every Thursday from 6.30-8pm.

Catering for people aged 12 and over to adults, male and female, the competition is an entertaining way to stay in shape, retain skills and mix with others.

The club has a new room for this season.

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Grab a racquet!

NEVER played tennis before? Have you had a few hits and enjoy the game?

Then consider taking part in the MLC Tennis Hot Shots program for kids offered through South Gippsland Tennis Coaching.

This program caters for children aged from four to 12, of all abilities, and is co-ordinated by the sport’s peak national body, Tennis Australia.

Head coach Matthew Pocklington and his team cater for children based on

their level of experience.

Modified balls and court sizes are used based on a child’s age and experience.

“We start the younger ones on a mini court, then progress to a three-quarter court and then a full court,” Matthew said.

The program is offered at Inverloch on Mondays, Leongatha on Tuesdays, Korumburra on Wednesdays, Wonthaggi on Thursdays and Phillip Island on Fridays.

Children learn to play on the right size court using racquets that are perfect for small hands and balls that

don’t bounce too high.

With MLC Tennis Hot Shots, kids learn to play tennis the right way and develop at their own pace.

Four to six-year-old sessions run from 4pm and red balls with 25 per cent compression are used, making them easier to hit.

The six to eight-year-old program from 4.30pm uses orange balls with compression of 50 per cent.

Eight to 12-year-old children use green balls with a compression of 75 per cent, and take to the court from 5.15pm.

Regular yellow balls

have a compression of 100 per cent.

Matthew is young, enthusiastic and experienced.

He has played tennis since he was 10 and has been coaching for 10 years.

He is joined by assistant coach Michael Grist and younger high level junior players too.

To find out more, phone Matthew on 0402 736 693 or see the websites: www. southgippslandtenniscoaching.com.au or hotshots.tennis.com.au This could be the start of a lifelong passion for tennis!

Smooth hitters: kids enjoy learning tennis from the team at South Gippsland Tennis Coaching.

Guides have fun while serving A REGIONAL Guide team joined in the South Gippsland Relay for Life in April 2011.

Guides from Leongatha, Korumburra and Wonthaggi raised money for the relay through various activities and then had a great time at the event.

Girl Guides is an organisa-

tion that enables girls and young women to grow into confident, selfrespecting, responsible community members.

This is done though a program that concentrates on challenging oneself, working with other people, physical activity and learning practical skills. Under

the guidance of trained volunteer adult leaders, girls are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Camping is of course an integral part of the Guiding program.

Girl Guides are: aged from five years, female only, from all sections of our community and have joined because they want challenge, fun

and friendship in a supportive, safe peer environment.

The fun will continue in 2012 for all Girl Guides.

The new South Gippsland District manager is Chris Oliver and if you have any questions about Girl Guides don’t hesitate to contact her on 0428 644 397.

Taekwondo takes off TAEKWONDO is a fantastic sport for all ages, including toddlers.

To catch the taekwondo bug, look out for the new location of Leongatha Taekwondo at Community College Gippsland in Leongatha, at the former Leongatha Primary School gym.

A new children’s motor skill class will be starting on Tuesday, March 6 and classes are filling up fast, said instructor Jackie Smith.

Taekwondo provides opportunities for children to interact with others, make new friends and develop social skills.

Out there: Guides at the Relay for Life last year.

Taking aim: Shaun Taggart practices with Jackie Smith of Leongatha Taekwondo.

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★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★ ARIES - March 21 - April 20

This week marks the beginning of a key romance and friendship.

In finance, belt tightening is a priority. Work projects require a combination of concentration and imagination.

TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

Your energy level peaks on the weekend. If hosting a party, you do so with special flair. Use the week to catch up on assorted health needs.

Romance demands more attention.

GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

Avoid making snap decisions, especially in matters involving finance and property. An idealistic friend may help you modify your philosophy.

A volunteer assignment brings an unexpected reward.

CANCER - June 22 - July 22

An important career or academic decision could be made. Bargain hunting is favoured. A casual friendship may be blossoming into a significant relationship.

LEO - July 23 - August 22

In-laws or other relatives decide to back you on a family matter.

Children respond well to your encouraging words. Be sure that you don’t misinterpret loved one’s motives.

VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

A romantic disappointment is short lived - don’t lose either your sense of perspective or your sense of humour. At home, or at work, the key now is to speak your mind.

LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

A competitive spirit can land you in some difficulty. A low key approach on the other hand, can move you closer to goals. A group oriented sports program is accented.

SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

Taking a trip can lead to an encounter with an old friend from the past. As for the future, the week favours long term planning in matters financial and educational.

SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

A Taurus or Leo may step into the friendship scene. Some of your ideas are challenged, but certainly not vetoed. Spending long hours at the drawing board can have bright results.

CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

Give and take arrangements accent the week. If making loans, be sure to get the terms in writing. Legal and other documents require a careful reading. Your love life perks up on the weekend.

AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

Avoid shortcuts on the job front. Romancewise, this week is off to an encouraging start. Property matters need detailed review.

PISCES - February 20 - March 20

Enjoy some encouraging financial news. Your partner may need an ego boost. Pets can figure in the picture. A stray animal may arrive at your door. Intuition is strong now.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

You excel in administrative tasks and you are known for your ambitious spirit and delightful sense of humour. Caution is a strength and a weakness of yours. Travel, perhaps in conjunction with education, is a favoured theme.

Church Times ANGLICAN: Tuesday, February 14: 7pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk / St David’s, Meeniyan Fellowship.

Wednesday, February 15: 9.30am Woorayl Lodge HC; 10.15am Koorooman House HC; 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Friday, February 17: 7.30pm St David’s, Meeniyan HC. Sunday, February 19: 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: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion.

CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984.

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: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Com-

munion Service 11 am: Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5674 3867 or 5672 4660.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School 11.30am.

CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday.

Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday.

Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays.

St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass.

Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass.

Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass.

KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214.

GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Strongly family oriented church meets at The Grain Store, Mirboo North, Sundays: 4-5.10pm Communion, 5.15-6pm Bible Studies for Adults, Youth and Children. Friday evenings: Home Fellowships 7.30pm; Youth Activities. Enquiries: 5668 2226 Bob Stevens.

SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: 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: Weekly Worship Service 10am Sunday, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Phone Rev. Dr D. Clarnette 0409 236 981 or elder Col Rump 5662 2107.

CHRISTIAN REFORMED

CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. All Sunday evening services at 5pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527.

UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, February 19, 10am (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.

BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson.

Phone 5658 1366.

BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi.

Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769.

MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall.

COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm.

SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627.

FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8312 ACROSS 1. Won’t let one tell jokes (4). 7, Act defensively at one point and stall about (9). 8. “For each,” you say, but you say it sweetly (4). 9. Can’t stand the man at the inside (4).

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Once given a battering, spoke fully about (9). 13. Ignore the goodies sent up (4). 15. Forced the mother and boy to return (4). 17. The fellows have real trouble holding a lottery (6). 18. Sure, for a start, to swarm (6). 20. Be very keen, young, to make money (5). 21. The little son does swallow the medicine (5). 23. Propose to get a pattern (4).

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Beat arthritis at Korumburra NEARLY a third of people living in South Gippsland Shire have arthritis or a related musculoskeletal (MSK) condition, according to Linda Martin, Arthritis Victoria CEO. “Pain is a daily reality for people with conditions like osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis or gout, but the important thing to know is that there are ways to manage this and live a full and active life,” she said.

On Saturday, March 3, Arthritis Victoria is coming to Korumburra to host a seminar on managing the pain of arthritis and related MSK conditions.

The seminar runs from 1.30pm to 4pm at the Austral Pub, and will feature presentations by Arthritis Victoria staff and a pharmacist.

“Living in regional Victoria means barriers exist for people who

need to access health services: the closest rheumatology practice is in Warragul, more than 40 kilometres away,” Ms Martin said.

“Arthritis Victoria wants to extend access to the supports and resources available to help people stay active in their community and in the workforce, despite the pain of their condition.”

Come along to learn about ways to manage MSK pain, accessing healthcare and related services in your community, your medications and how Arthritis Victoria can support you to achieve the best MSK health.

The event costs $10 or $8 for Arthritis Victoria members. Cost covers attendance and light afternoon tea.

RSVP by Tuesday, February 28 by phoning 8531 800 or email programs@arthritisvic.org.au

Top notch: Australian Horticultural Judges Association president Fay Wilkins (second from right) with newly accredited judges Linda Harvey, Glenys Griggs and Lachlan Ronalds.

Judges pass test WHAT a delight it is to go to an agricultural show or flower show and see beautiful flower and fruit and vegetable flower exhibits.

Many painstaking hours and much effort go into producing and showing these items.

But have you thought of those whose job it is to choose the

best one?

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best and these differ slightly depending on the section in which the exhibit is entered.

In order to have competent judges, the Australian Horticultural Judges Association trains judges in this field.

Three judges graduated recently

Good time to buy a Cub Cadet THE Cub Cadet GT 2544 is a rugged garden tractor that combines exceptional performance, power, versatility and comfort.

A powerful direct-drive shaft transfers power efficiently without the need for belts.

Jared Lovie from JSL Light Engine Repairs said Cub Cadet had been making the shaft drives for around 25 years and it made maintenance a lot easier.

Electronic PTO provides effortless operation and smooth control. The Cub Cadet features a V-Twin Kohler engine for longer engine life, quieter operation and a better ride. It also has a heavy duty automatic transmission that is fully serviceable.

At the moment it’s a great time to buy. Jared said he was able to secure a number of the GT 2544 models at an exceptional price due to the top Aussie dollar.

Instead of paying a recommended retail price of $7590 you can now pick up this commercial machine for a domestic price of just $4499.

“We’d certainly encourage people to come and have a look at them; they truly represent great value,” Jared said.

But hurry, stocks are limited. Contact Jared Lovie at JSL, Victoria’s largest Cub Cadet dealer on 5662 3933.

See them at 48 Yarragon Road in Leongatha’s Industrial Estate.

Bulk buy: Jared Lovie, pictured, of JSL Light Engine Repairs with the Cub Cadet GT2544 featuring a shaft drive for reduced maintenance.

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago, February ary 16, 1982 gatha electriTHE spate of Leongatha cal store robberies continued when thieves burgled Homecrafts on Friday morning. **** QUICK action by Leongatha firemen stopped a Sloan Avenue house from being gutted by fire yesterday.

Firemen were on the scene in time to stop the fire spreading from the children’s bedroom.

10 years ago, February 12, 2002 A GROUP of Melbourne property developers, under the banner of Wind Power Pty Ltd, has unveiled a plan to build a $60 million win farm near Tarwin Lower. **** DEMAND for heifers remained strong throughout one of the most important sale days for the year at the Korumburra saleyards last Monday,

Meals roster (Leongatha)

XAVIER Ashley McAllen was born at Mornington Hospital on December 19, 2011. He is the first baby for Stacey (nee Allen) and Damien McAllen of Mordialloc.

St Laurence Primary School and S. Smith & A. Heide (all week), TAFE (Mon), A. Hoy (Tue, Thu & Fri), SG Specialist School (Wed) will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning February 20, 2012.

February 4.

Five years ago, February 13, 2007 AS part of its AFL community camp, the Richmond Football Club visited many people and places over their three days in the area. **** CRICKETER Matt ‘Tank’ Davies has made his mark in local cricketing folklore by scoring a double century during two consecutive weeks in January.

One year ago, February 15, 2011 LEONGATHA and District Cricket Association Country Week representatives took home the Division Two prize in the association’s first Country Week win since 2002. **** GIRLS had a field day at the Woolamai Cup on Saturday, with women jockeys winning five out of the seven races.

at Leongatha after extensive training. They were Glenys Griggs of Leongatha, and Linda Harvey and Lachlan Ronalds of Poowong, who certificates were presented with their certifi cates

by Fay Wilkins, president of AHJA from Melbourne.

They are now accredited judges and will be amongst those who are officiating at local shows in Gippsland.

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End of season barbecue A WINDMILL Ag tradition, the annual end of harvest barbecue was held last Friday, February 10 at the company’s Leongatha South dealership.

The John Deere dealer uses the barbecue as an opportunity to mark the end of another busy season mak-

ing silage and cutting hay.

On the invite list were farmers, contractors and customers. Staff and management joined in the celebration with a barbecue and refreshments for part of the afternoon.

Phil McCaughton, a contractor, said it was a wonderful gesture by the company and much appreciated.

“It is not only the contractor who is invited but also our workers, which I think is pretty generous by Windmill Ag. Max Jelbart was on hand to claim a prize of a Leica 3D GPS system as donated by the Kondinin Group and supplied by Windmill Ag.

Top day: enjoying a drink and a talk at the Windmill Ag celebration were, from left: Bob Sage, Marshal Burke, Rob Gheller and Garry Bourke.

Appreciated: contractors Phil McNaughton and Shane Uren appreciated the gesture by Windmill Ag to host a harvest day barbecue on Friday.

Happy winner: Windmill Ag dealer principal, Jason Henry, congratulates Max Jelbart on winning the Leica 3D GPS system at the harvest barbecue.

Starting Year 12 on right foot

By Tayla Kershaw YEAR 12 students are now embarking on their final year of secondary school.

Students are rejoicing in the fact that this will be their final year of school before deciding where life takes them next.

Most are eager to see the end of the year but are looking forward to the responsibilities and opportunities the year has to offer.

“I’m looking forward to finding out about all my different courses,” said Maddie Gardiner from Wonthaggi Secondary College.

Also from Wonthaggi Secondary College, Anthony Foon said: “Drama and music are something I greatly look forward to as they are both performance subjects.

“However, that brings up the point of having two performance exams, which is kind of scary.”

The final year brings about a lot

of extra pressures. What tends to concern students most is their end of year marks.

“I’m greatly concerned about the gravity of the assignments I submit. Homework has generally come second up until this point but that’s not going to work this year,” said Wonthaggi’s Jake McIntosh.

Year 12 students of 2011 have offered their help to those beginning their journey in 2012.

The key to getting through the year comes from balance and organisation.

“I did a lot of dancing outside school and did a show with the Wonthaggi Theatre Group and still managed to balance homework,” said former Wonthaggi Secondary College student, Marni McGrath.

“A lot of people think you can’t have a social life or have other hobbies while in Year 12, but that’s not true at all.”

It is important to start revising as soon as possible.

This could involve taking notes in each class and highlighting anything that could be worth remembering.

“There’s nothing worse than getting to the day before the exam and realising that you haven’t actually read the text book since April and you didn’t take any notes,” said former Mary MacKillop student, Jennifer Drowley.

The workload tends to pile up quickly so it is best to stay on track.

It is also advisable to put notes in visible places so they are often read and reread.

“It will be the best and worst year of your schooling all in one, so stay focused but don’t completely forfeit your life for school,” said former Year 12 student from Mary MacKillop, Em Smith.

“Also, chocolate makes an excellent new best friend.”

Charity success WHEN people buy charity Christmas cards, the card-sale profits go to help worthwhile charities.

For many years now the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau in Leongatha has been active in providing this service for the benefit of both clients and the charities.

Charities represented in 2011 included Arthritis Victoria, the Cancer Council, Glaucoma Australia, Anglicare, Children First, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

At its January committee of management meeting president Ralph Naudi thanked all the volunteers for again diligently providing this service, and he also thanked the South Gippsland shire community for its support of this service by the generous patronage which the bureau received.

“It’s pleasing to see the large amount of community interest in this service,” he said.

The CAB is located in the Memorial Hall complex, Michael Place, Leongatha, opposite the Post Office.

Good season: discussing the end of season harvest at the Windmill Ag barbecue at the Leongatha South dealership on Friday were, from left: Steve Sinclair, Scott Browne, Jarrad Byrnes and Will Thorson.

Molly aims for photographic career

By Tayla Kershaw BASED on her skill and her drive to pursue a career in photography, Yanakie’s Molly Coulson-Bomm was accepted to study at Swinburne Secondary College.

She will be moving to Forest Hill to attend the school.

This is a giant step forward for the budding photographer due to its great facilities.

“It gives me a better chance of getting into photography and gaining new skills like developing my own images. It will open a lot of doors for me. It is getting harder to get into this field because so many people do it as a hobby,” said the former South Gippsland Secondary College student.

Molly has been interested in photography from a young age with encouragement from her cousin, Lauren Jones, who also studied at Swinburne. She is now in America involved with film and photography.

In order to be accepted, Molly undertook an interview and produced a folio which included her own work. This opportunity will help her learn to take, edit and produce photos both digitally and with film.

“I’ve always had a love for photography but having my cousin around got me into it a little bit more,” Molly said.

Her course began on February 2. She is required to take other subjects, but for the most part she will learn different aspects of photography.

“I went there not long ago,” said the 17-year-old.

“It feels good to be in a crowd where everyone encourages you to get the best result you can.”

Mostly, Molly has done photography for her neighbour and her mother. In 2010 she received first place at the Foster Show for a self portrait.

Ultimately, Molly would like to have a career in portrait photography.

“I love being able to take photos. It’s something I can keep forever; a special moment.”

Passionate: Molly C o u l s o n - B o m m ’s dedication is more than a hobby.

MAX Daniel Scicluna was born on January 2 at Casey Hospital. Max is the first child for Daniel and Meagan Scicluna of Cranbourne East.

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Welcoming Kia to Wonthaggi: Dick Hogan from Westaway Kia in Wonthaggi is proud to present the latest range of Kia vehicles, from the small and stylish Rio to the sophisticated and practical Sportage (pictured).

Westaway welcomes Kia THE FIRST Kia dealership in South Gippsland has arrived, with the grand opening of Westaway Kia in Wonthaggi.

With a wide range of vehicles available, you’ll want to test drive them all today, and this can easily be arranged by dropping into Westaway Ford in Wonthaggi or Leongatha.

Dealer principal Michael Westaway said Kia presents a great range of vehicles offering real value for money, making it a no-fuss decision when it comes to choosing your new car.

“Kia is a trusted brand: a five year unlimited kilometre warranty provides peace of mind motoring and there are vehicles to suit all budgets and taste,” he said.

“Kia also specifically tests their vehicles for Australian conditions and tunes them accordingly.”

The addition of Kia to Westaway dealer-

ships was an easy choice for Michael, who can now proudly provide a fantastic range of cars to their customers.

“We can now offer through our various franchises vehicles manufactured in Australia, Japan, Thailand, Korea and Europe,” he said.

“Westaway Kia in Wonthaggi will only continue to get bigger and better, with more to come in the future.”

Kia’s small car range begins with the affordable Rio, available in three door, five door and four door sedan.

Recently named Carsguide Car of the Year, Australians have always loved the Rio for being economical, reliable and stylish.

The Cerato, available in hatch or sedan, combines a contemporary exterior and comfort with precise engineering and feel-good fuel economy, while the Optima is all about style, with an assured sporty stance, elegant low-slung silhouette and outstanding levels

of comfort.

The Rondo provides the convenience and practicality of a compact sedan mid-week, and the versatility of a wagon for the weekend, while the Grand Carnival is the ideal family car, giving you room to move with user-friendly features from every seat.

When it comes to the bigger SUVs, there’s no need to look past Kia’s Sportage and the Sorento.

The Sorento is both dynamic in style and fresh in spirit, and the inspiring cabin won’t disappoint, with its beautifully defined lines and cohesive suite of intuitive controls, while the Sportage offers sophistication, refinement, style and elegance, while not forgetting practicality.

So what are you waiting for?

Call Westaway Ford in Wonthaggi or Leongatha today and you could be driving around town in your brand new Kia vehicle.

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Cool coupe or smart hatch?

Modern inside: The interior in the all new Hyundai Veloster is poised and powerful.

THE all-new Hyundai Veloster has been introduced at Edneys Leongatha.

It is a car like no other; it brings a unique, interesting and inspiring alternative to the Australian automotive market.

The Veloster exhibits Hyundai’s unique design language, ‘Fluid Sculpture’, showcasing a sleek and distinctive design in an innovative 2+1 door configuratio guration that provides pra practicality and individualit individuality.

The thir third door enables passengers to easily settle in the back seats without having to climb through the front do door.

The maximum fivestar ANCAP safety rating was also achieved by the Veloster.

Along with a comprehensive suite of active safety technologies, Veloster comes standard with Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) y Traction Control System

(TCS), Anti-skid Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS), Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) is also standard on DCT models.

The Veloster’s commanding exterior is echoed with a powerful and poised interior environment.

Inside, the centre stack fascia and controls resemble a sport bike fuel tank, with air vents inspired by motorcycle tailpipes and a floor console mirroring the seat of a bike.

The interior is finished with modern metallic-look accents around the centre console, door handles, air vents and gear stick.

It is available in two trim levels, Veloster and Veloster +, and powered by an efficient 1.6 litre fourcylinder GDI petrol engine, generating 103kW. The Veloster is available with the option of a six-speed manual gearbox or Hyundai’s first double clutch transmission, both g an estimated achieving

Many features: Edneys Leongatha’s Heather Walker admired the new Hyundai Veloster and was impressed by what it had to offer.

combined fuel economy of just 6.4 litres per 100 kilometres.

Sitting in the driver’s seat is very luxurious, as is the rest of the car.

For under $30,000, this vehicle is outstanding.

Once you take it for a test drive, you will want to buy a Veloster.

Coming in a variety of colours: blue, green, yellow, red, orange and more, this car will take your breath away.

With extra features such as a sunroof, reversing camera and hidden door, this vehicle should be on the top of your list to buy.

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Smiles and nerves all around BOYS and girls across South Gippsland returned to classrooms for the start of the 2012 school year recently. The Star was there to photograph the joy and excitement of a new school year for students and staff alike.

New Preps at Wonthaggi North: Ellouise Butler, Lincoln Downes, Jaxson Foon, Reeve Fisher and Shyanne Aldwell-Smith quickly settled into school.

New beginnings: Phoebe Collins, centre, was excited about her first day of school at Leongatha Primary School, pictured with mum Cara and sister Ebony.

Exciting times: Kaarina Noble was thrilled to bring her son Max to Leongatha Primary School for his first day of Preps.

New discoveries: Chris and Will Brown explored the Prep rooms at Leongatha Primary School.

New puzzles: Preps Katie and Alice had fun doing puzzles together in their Inventive creations: Prep students Blake and James threaded blocks onto pieces of string at St classroom at St Laurence’s Primary School.

Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha.

Build it up: Gabrielle, Nathan and Lachlan had plenty of Lego to play with on their first day at Mirboo North Primary School.

Fun classes: Mary MacKillop Year 7 students Bo Hayward and Kate Norton had a great time in their first class.

New friends: Prep students Harry and Charlotte had fun playing with puzzles in their new classroom at St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha.

Exciting times: Jasmine Ewing and Molly Bickham enjoyed their first day as Year 7 students at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College.

Starting Year 7: Joshua Woods and Karlee Smith check out their new school diaries at Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Dudley Campus.

Left: Fun learning: Prep student Lucy Patterson was enthusiastic about attending her first day of Preps at Leongatha Primary School.

Big adventure: new Prep student Eloise O’Neill was eager to meet her classmates after she was dropped off at school by mum Natasha and brothers Angus and Sam.

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as school bells sound again

Quick draw: Mirboo North Primary School students Imogen, Elwood and Bryce enjoyed the start of the new year.

I’m new, too: English and Humanities teacher Alison Edgar gets to know students Aiden Nall and Jacob Forbes at Mirboo North Secondary College.

Bye mum and dad: Ava had no troubles saying goodbye to parents Mark and Leanna Lord, who dropped her off on her first day at Tarwin Valley Primary School at Meeniyan.

Don’t be late: Natalie Young, Tayla Olierook and Amy Lay will have to get used to timetables in Year 7 at Leongatha Secondary College.

Here we are: Tarwin Valley Primary School’s Prep class for 2012, headed by teacher Donna Russell.

Above: Up high: Prep student Monet hangs from the playground, to the amusement of teacher Anna Wilson at Inverloch Primary School.

Starting fresh: Lauchie Harms, Shane Richards and Josh Wyhoon liked Year 7 already on their first day at Korumburra Secondary College.

Play time: Preps Brianna (front) and Alexis take to the slide at Inverloch Primary School.

Right: Ready to learn: Shannon Heylen, Cailen Tollitt and Amber Cairns in their first Year 7 class at Korumburra Secondary College.

Left: New faces at Fish Creek: joining the team at Fish Creek and District Primary were staff members Ashleigh Jordan, Gay Higgins, and Cameron LePage.

Keen learner: Harvey Webb was straight into the toys on his first day of Prep at Korumburra Primary School.

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• VLE LEONGATHA

Vealers climb 10c/kg A REASONABLE lift in supply saw a large number of good to very good quality cattle penned in all classes of young and grown cattle.

There was also more competition, with one major export processor returning to the market after a lengthy break.

Demand was strong for vealers, equal to 10c/kg dearer, while most yearlings sold at unchanged rates. However, variations were seen for grown cattle with steers selling equal to 2c easier, while prime bullocks averaged 5c/ kg cheaper despite better competition. Cow sales were either side of firm.

The top price for vealers was 234c with most of the 90 head making 190c to 225c/kg. Quality yearling steers sold to 213c, most were between 180c and 194c/kg. Heifers made up 75 per cent of the 220 trade cattle sold, and prices for most were between 160c and 184c/kg.

Over 800 grown steers

and prime bullocks were penned. Grown steers sold from 180c to 192c with those mouthed 0 to 2 teeth up to 194c/kg. Prime C muscle bullocks sold from 171c to 189c, but only averaged 178c/kg, due to a lot of very heavy bullocks being sold. Manufacturing bullocks made from 152c to 172c/kg.

Close to 500 cows were penned, and while some cows were up to 2c easier, some of the leaner cows were equal to 3c/kg dearer. Good quality beef cows sold from 134c to

153c, while larger frame dairy cows made 130c to 150c/kg. Added to this were very lean cows from 100c to 135c/kg for most sales. The carcass weight price average was estimated to be 288c/kg.

Restockers were very active throughout the sale, paying anywhere between 115c and 190c/kg.

Another very large penning of 100 bulls were 1c to 6c/kg dearer. Very good quality A and B muscle bulls 162c to 176c with most others 135c to 158c/kg.

Wednesday, February 8 BULLOCKS 18 B.R. & T.M. Pepperell, Jumbunna East 10 Mrs C. McCullock, Moe 7 Melaleuca Pastoral, Meeniyan 13 G.R. & P.R. Charman, Leongatha 4 M. Hill, Drumdlemara 10 D.M. Child, Leongatha

566kg 584kg 597kg 632kg 576kg 559kg

193.0 192.2 192.0 192.0 191.0 191.0

$1093 $1123 $1146 $1214 $1100 $1068

STEERS 1 N.R. & M. Arnup, Buffalo 1 T.J. & J.M. Hayward, Leongatha 1 A. Lamb, Waratah North 1 Carnacoo Past Co, Stony Creek 1 W.T. & N.L. Harley, Kardella South 1 T.I. & A.C. James, Welshpool

385kg 360kg 335kg 340kg 375kg 365kg

233.6 229.6 228.6 222.6 220.0 218.6

COWS 1 L.G., L.A. & T.C. Calder, Meeniyan 1 Glen Alvie Dairies, Glen Alvie 10 S. & K. Hogan, Woodside 5 D.R. Ginn, Inverloch 2 S., C. & P. Calafiores, Mirboo North 1 W.S. & D.H. Bray, Waratah North

530kg 565kg 666kg 771kg 705kg 545kg

188.0 $996 168.0 $952 153.5 $1022 153.0 $1179 152.6 $1075 152.0 $828

HEIFERS 3 A. Lamb, Waratah North 1 N.R. & M. Arnup, Buffalo 1 T.I. & A.C. James, Welshpool 1 W.T. & N.L. Harley, Kardella South 4 B.S. & D.J. Lelliott, Meeniyan 1 S., C. & P. Calafiores, Mirboo North

335kg 350kg 315kg 345kg 367kg 375kg

214.6 210.0 210.0 208.6 205.2 200.0

$718 $735 $661 $719 $753 $750

BULLS 1 S.J. & C.A. Carbone, Thorpdale 1 A.W. Hosking & Son, Mirboo North 1 I.J. & C.A.N. Hancock, Jeetho West 1 K.N. & R.A. Avery, Toora 1 P., D. & T. Vidamour, Toora 1 B.F. & D.M. Summers, Fish Creek

980kg 1055kg 800kg 995kg 935kg 1085kg

175.0 175.0 175.0 170.0 168.0 167.2

$1715 $1846 $1400 $1691 $1570 $1814

$899 $826 $765 $756 $825 $797

Store sale Thursday February 9

Steers sell: auctioning some of Rodney Emmerson’s steers were, from left: Landmark’s Brian McCormack, Kevin Clark and John Bowler.

Lots of interest: there was some keen interest in the sale last Thursday.

Pictured from left: Robert Browne, Phil Benson and Ian Benson.

Right Pretty happy: ffairly P tt h il pleased with the prices at the store sale were, from left: Bill Rees, Bob Dowel, and Allen Barrett. Bob, of Leongatha South, sold 123 head with a top price of $850, about $50 down on his best price last year.

“Considering last year was extremely good, this is a good result,” Bob told The Star.

Total yarding 2338 Steers: Thimm’s Hotels P/L, Callignee, 13 x $1030; N. Belcher, Woodside, 1 x $1005; D.M. Child, Leongatha South, 12 x $950; D.R. Ginn, Inverloch, 3 x $905; M. Wright, Meeniyan, 14 x $900; A. Wakefield, Korumburra, 7 x $895.

Heifers: G. Robb, Mardan, 2 x $720; McGauren Past Co, Rosedale, 15 x $700; B.F. & J.A. Casey, Korumburra, 1 x $695; N.R. & L.J. Andrews, Mirboo North, 14 x $690; T. & B. Bray, Jumbunna East, 1 x $670; A. Hovarth, Mardan, 1 x $660.

Cows: Oberon Angus Stud P/L, Fish Creek, 1 x $1475; Ajay Nominees P/L, Yanakie, 15 x $990.

Cows & calves: R.J. Harris, Korumburra South, 3 x $1330; G.A. & K.L. Dorling, Jumbunna East, 4 x $1250; H. Lockie, Mirboo, 5 x $1240; M.W. Hood, Tyers, 1 x $1200; S. Peters, Mirboo North, 8 x $1160; A.R. & B.A. Twite, Jumbunna East, 1 x $1140.

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Dairy Australia faces levy battle

By Isaac McCallum AN unimpressed group of dairy farmers turned out for Victoria’s first session of Dairy Australia’s Levy Poll forums at the Leongatha RSL on Wednesday.

The group of around 15 farmers was visibly upset with the governing body, arguing for more choice in the levy poll.

Dairy Australia is now offering either a 10 or 15 per cent increase, with the opportunity to vote to scrap the organisation altogether.

A few farmers have already hinted that will be the way they will go. One such person is Bernard Lubitz from Leongatha North.

“You (Dairy Australia) have engineered the outcome. Why can’t we start with an option of paying the same and go from there?” he said.

“The industry leaders are basically saying to us this is what you have to do. We’ve got an outcome that is basically blackmail.

“It’s the farmers that pay for the levy, so they’re not inclined to be supportive.”

All of Dairy Australia’s hotshots were on hand to attempt to drum up

enthusiasm from the crowd, but they remained skeptical.

“In the 30 years I’ve been involved, you haven’t achieved a real lot. Our returns are pathetic compared to all those years ago,” Noel Campbell said.

“People have no support in you because we are being treated like dirt.

We pay the levy, we do the work, and we’re entitled to better returns.”

GippsDairy chairman John Versteden, who was on the levy poll committee, was quick to point out that 10 per cent was “not even staying the same.”

“The option of staying the same will diminish Dairy Australia’s ability to service the industry,” he said.

“The 10 per cent option is still halving reserves over five years and reduces Dairy Australia’s ability to tackle big issues such as climate change and the carbon tax.”

Before the crowd was involved and the discussion process took place, five speakers were given the opportunity of presenting Dairy Australia’s case.

They were the “hot shots” of the organisation, local ADF board member Max Jelbart, chairman of Dairy Australia Max Roberts, managing director of DA Ian Halliday, chairman of Murray Goulburn Phil Tracy and Mr

Versteden.

Mr Roberts spoke about the future of the program, and discussed the importance of a governing body moving forward.

“We have plenty of big issues to tackle in the future, issues that the milk companies simply cannot tackle on their own,” he said.

Mr Roberts noted things such as sustainability, animal welfare, carbon issues and climate change as problems.

He also noted problems in the past Dairy Australia had solved, such as live cattle export issues, dairy-related obesity arguments and the melamine disaster that hit China about five years ago.

“Murray Goulburn, Fonterra, whoever. No one could tackle these issues without the help of Dairy Australia,” he said.

“I respect anyone’s informed decision, even if they do vote, give a 0 vote. But I don’t want anyone doing it for the wrong reasons, or without being informed.”

“A 0 vote would mean no Dairy Australia within 12-15 months. Please think about it, Dairy Australia has huge benefits to the industry.”

Support us, please: representing Dairy Australia were local ADF board member Max Jelbart, Murray Goulburn’s Phil Tracy, managing director of Dairy Australia Ian Halliday, chairman of Dairy Australia Max Roberts and GippsDairy chairman John Versteden.

Knowing water options vital WATER plays a key role on rural lifestyle properties so it is essential landholders understand what supply options are available to them.

tions project leader Benita Kelsall said securing and distributing water for a property could be a complex task.

“Water is needed for stock and human drinking, in the household, fire fighting

purposes, garden watering, weed spraying or for washing machinery,” she said.

“Other factors that need to be considered include licensing requirements, water resources and water quality available on the property, en-

vironmental considerations, and determining farm water requirements.”

The case study, farm water calculator, checklist and DPI contacts can be found at: www.dpi.vic.gov.au/ farmwatersolutions

Online tools, case studies and booklets created by industry experts at the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) are now freely available to help landowners weigh up the benefits and risks of different water supply options.

DPI Farm Water Solu-

Get down & dirty!

At the Gendore-Alpego Demo Days MACHINERY ON DISPLAY: U «i} Ê Ê, Ì>ÀÞÊ iÃ]Ê/Ü ÃÌi`Ê >`iÊ, Ì>ÀÞÊ/ iÀÃ]Ê * ÜiÀÊ >ÀÀ ÜÃU ii«Ê, ««iÀÃ]ÊÎ* Ê ÃVÊ Õ Ì Û>Ì ÀÃÊ UPLUSÊÌ iÊ iÜÊÀ> }iÊ vÊ > LiÀ Ê-«Ài>`iÀð For further details and to confirm your interest, ÓÇÊ iLÊ Ê7 ÜÊ À ÛiÊÊUÊÊÓ Ê iLÊ Ê i }>Ì >ÊÊUÊÊÓÊ >ÀV Ê Ê/ À>` phone Tim Burgess 0409 950 011 or Derek Genoni 0418 388 768.

TOORADIN 79-83 Sth Gippsland Highway (03) 5998 3216

LEONGATHA 82-84 Yarragon Road (03) 5662 4044

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DECLARATION OF SERVICED AREAS In accordance with Section 144 of the Water Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the lots listed below have been provided with water and/or sewer services and are now liable to be rated as serviced properties from the dates also given below.

LEONGATHA CEMETERY TRUST The Leongatha Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in serving on the trust.

Wonthaggi Centennial Visitor Information Centre, McKenzie Street, Wonthaggi CA 38, Section 28 as from 3rd May 2011

Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council and are responsible to the Minister for Health for the proper and efficient management of public cemeteries under the control of the trust.

Surrey Park Estate Stage 3, Inverloch PS638488H as from 28th November 2011 92 Wentworth Road, North Wonthaggi PS644477D as from 8th December 2011

The appointment to The Leongatha Cemetery Trust is honorary and will be for a term of up to 5 years.

Current and previous cemetery trust members may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process. mitch48329 0140212

To register your interest, please contact Mrs Shirleyanne Wright by writing to The Secretary, The Leongatha Cemetery Trust, 124 McCartin Street LEONGATHA VIC 3953, or by telephoning 5662 2268 within two weeks of the date of this advertisement.

27 Halford Street, Inverloch PS648042U as from 4th January 2012 Philippe du Plessis Managing Director

SOUTH GIPPSLAND

RUSSELL IN THE RuSLe Hosted by the South Gippsland Branch of the Liberal Party

Wednesday February 22 6.45pm for 7pm

Music for the People CONCERT

AT LEONGATHA RSL Cnr Smith St & Michael Place, Leongatha Come and meet your local Member of Parliament to discuss issues that matter to you. $10 per person, inc. finger food - drinks available at bar prices - with a raffle RSVP by Monday February 20 to 5662 3492 or Geoff 0419 576 156

Featuring the Victorian Concert Orchestra and local artists

Krowera Writers’ Group

Mossvale Park - Mossvale Park Rd, Strzelecki Hwy (between Leongatha and Mirboo North)

11:00am - 4:30pm Sunday 26 February 2012 Entry - $10 - Tickets available at the Gate Children under 15 FREE Companion Card accepted QUERIES Sophie Dixon, Community Strengthening Support Officer T: 5662 9202 E: sophie.dixon@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

South Gippsland Shire Council

PUBLIC NOTICE WATER ACT 1989 (Vic) South Gippsland Region Water Corporation (South Gippsland Water) Water Restriction By-law 7 South Gippsland Water revokes Water Restriction By-law 6.

In accordance with section 287ZC of the Water Act, South Gippsland Water hereby gives notice that it has made a by-law, titled Water Restriction By-law 7, pursuant to sections 171 and 160 of the Water Act 1989.

Water Restriction By-law 7 is made using a Model Water Restriction By-law issued by the Minister for Water on 27 November 2011. The Water Restriction By-law 7 is made in relation to restrictions and prohibitions on the use of water that may be imposed in the Water Supply Districts of South Gippsland Water.

The purpose of the by-law is to: a. promote the efficient use and conservation of water; and b. set out four stages of restrictions on the use of water; and c. specify things which must not be done while each stage of restriction persists; and d. specify principles for considering applications for exemptions from particular restrictions; and e. prescribe offences and penalties for the contravention of the By-law, including for which an infringement notice may be served; and f. prescribe classes of persons for the purpose of issuing infringement notices.

A copy of the By-law is available for inspection free of charge at: South Gippsland Water Office 14 – 18 Pioneer Street, Foster 3960 during business hours or, by visiting the website www.sgwater.com.au

Always wanted to write?

Perhaps you already write but would like to sharpen your writing skills or increase your creativity.

Join others for a supportive and fun-filled two hours in the home of a qualified writer and editor.

Whether published or unpublished you will be welcomed.

For details phone Carole Santin 5657 7261

LEONGATHA MEN’S SHED What is a Men’s Shed?

Want to find out?

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16 2PM Meeting Room 1 (Council Chambers) Leongatha For more info contact Barbara Look Community Strengthening South Gippsland Shire Council 5662 9319 barbaral@southgippsland. vic.gov.au

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CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG

BOAT LICENCE COURSE

EARN $50-$300+

SAN REMO

Drop & collect catalogues and deliver orders in your area.

IMMEDIATE START

Jetski endorsement included

“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

Tuesday February 28 6pm - 10.15pm

TRUCK DRIVER

CLIMBING ARBORIST

Bookings essential Phone Bob 0417 524 005

Capeview requires the services of a suitably licensed truck and crane operator. The position includes deliveries of windows, doors and general building materials.

Part time position - 3 days per week

Approved MSV course Australian Boating College.

Provider No. 3399

FREE COUNTRY MUSIC EVENING

CHIROPRACTOR Garry Harrison 19 Moonah Street Cape Paterson

The applicant would need to be fit as this position includes some heavy lifting. Some overtime is required also.

Please apply in writing to: Peter Sheerin, Capeview Building Products P.O Box 115, Wonthaggi 3995 Applications close on Friday February 24, 2012

HERD SERVICES COORDINATOR Leongatha

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25

Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday

7pm at Dumbalk Hall BYO drinks and nibbles Raffles for Relay for Life Enquiries: Terry 5664 5404 Marg 5664 1236

By appointment Ph: 5674 8290

PUBLIC NOTICE Be advised road construction and footpath repair works will be undertaken near the exit of our BP Service Station at 95 Bair Street, Leongatha, on or around February 20, 2012.

During this time, traffic restrictions will be in place due to partial closure of 1 lane of the highway, and total closure of the footpath.

Traffic restrictions are expected to last for only 1 day, but restrictions on large vehicles entering and leaving our property will be in place for at least a week.

We apologise for any inconvenience to customers and the general public alike.

NOTICE TO MARINERS

Inverloch based Tree Care business is looking for a competent and professional Climbing Arborist to help with its operations.

Applicants must be able to perform high quality tree works such as pruning and confined space removals.

Pay negotiable depending on experience.

Tertiary or TAFE qualifications essential Send resumés to: P.O. Box 203, Inverloch Vic 3996 Or email: Arborzone@dcsi.net.au

Vacancy for an APPRENTICE IN HORTICULTURE (TURF) Leongatha Golf Club is seeking a motivated person, who must be able to work well in a team environment and take the responsibilities of an apprenticeship. (eg. hands on work and all required written assignments.)

This role includes but is not limited to: the mowing of all surfaces, course set up, application of non-toxic chemicals/fertilisers, pruning and removal of vegetation, preparation and maintenance of bunkers.

The position is full time and available immediately.

Apprenticeship rates and conditions apply. This position would suit those wishing to begin an apprenticeship in golf course maintenance, or those already undertaking 1st or 2nd year apprenticeship in this field.

Enquiries can be made to the Club on (03) 5664 3314 or by emailing lgc@skymesh.com.au Attention Course Manager.

Applications must be in writing with suitable referees included.

Applications close Tuesday February 28th and must be sent to Leongatha Golf Club, PO Box 578, Leongatha Vic, 3953 or hand delivered to the club at 855 Inverloch-Koonwarra Rd, Leongatha South.

DRIVER’S LICENCE PREFERRED This is your opportunity to become part of the team at one of Victoria’s best country golf courses.

The Board, Leongatha Golf Club

Genetics Australia is the leading artificial breeding centre and supplier of elite genetics and herd improvement services to the Australian dairy industry.

We have a full time vacancy for a Herd Services Coordinator working from our Leongatha branch.

The primary focus of this position is the representation and coordination of Genetics Australia’s herd services in Leongatha and surrounding districts.

The position involves the application of artificial insemination, freeze branding, calf dehorning, and other related services, with a strong emphasis on building and maintaining customer relationships. Training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.

The successful person will have excellent organisational and customer service skills, have a good team member, and be a strong working knowledge of the dairy industry.

Competent AI skills would be advantageous.

For further information, please contact Leanne Nicholls on 56232207.

Applicants should forward a written application (marked “confidential”), detailing qualifications and experience relevant to the position to: Mr Neill Coker Business Services Manager Genetics Australia Co-operative Limited PO Box 195 BACCHUS MARSH VIC 3340 A detailed position description is available by emailing: ncoker@genaust.com.au Applications close on 22nd February 2012

GIPPSLAND PORTS The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information

DATE: 07/02/2012 AUSTRALIA - VICTORIA No. 026(T)-2012

PORT OF ANDERSON INLET ANDERSON INLET ENTRANCE NAVIGATION WARNING DATE: DETAILS:

With Immediate Effect.

Waterway users are advised that the region in vicinity of Point Smythe and the area known locally as the “Snags” has suffered from heavy ingress into the waterway of tree debris that are a hazard to navigation and watercraft operations.

Waterway users are advised to stay clear of this region, or navigate this region with the greatest of caution.

Works will be undertaken over the coming month to remove these hazards. Further information can be obtained by contacting Gippsland Ports on 5150 0500.

CHARTS AUS 801 AFFECTED: PUBLICATIONS NP14 NP83 (Vol. K) AFFECTED: FURTHER A This notice is temporary and a further NOTICE: notice will be issued.

CAPT. TIM HUNGERFORD-MORGAN HARBOUR MASTER

Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.

Finance Officer

Applications close Friday 17 February 2012.

Please be aware that as part of the recruitment process the successful applicant is required to complete pre-employment screening (credit, criminal and bankruptcy checks) as a pre-requisite to their employment.

www.rabobank.com.au 61 branches throughout Australia

RABO0212-5425 Coöperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank BA (Australia Branch) ABN 70003917655

MILKER POSITION available 8 TO 10 MILKINGS per week Some weekends included.

May be seasonal day work available.

Experience preferred INVERLOCH Phone 0427 212 399

garage sales

HUGE GARAGE SALE

Saturday February 18 Some antiques, collectables, shabby-chic, bric-a-brac Strictly no early birds 8am to 4pm

12 Lee Parade Leongatha

GARAGE SALE 4 MacDonald Street Leongatha SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18 9am till 1pm Everything priced to sell Moving house

The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

Rabobank Leongatha

For more information or to apply in strict confidence, please contact: Russell Mann, Branch Manager, Rabobank on 03 5662 6900 or 0419 986 094 or by email to Russell.Mann@rabobank.com or mail to PO Box 601, Leongatha VIC 3953 You may also apply online at: www.rabobank.com.au/careers

Phone 1300 306 306 www.homecare.com.au

GARAGE SALE

Join the world’s leading food and agribusiness bank

Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for their clients.

As a Finance Officer, you will support the Branch Manager to prepare credit submissions, maintain annual credit reviews and conduct financial analysis. You will also respond to information requests, process loan applications and assist with general office duties.

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$25 GARAGE SALE KIT Building a Healthy Community

Adult Drug & Alcohol Diversion Worker (Minimum requirements: Diploma in Alcohol & Other Drugs & Mental Health, Welfare or related fields) 0.6 EFT – 3Days 9am – 5.06pm

BCCHS seeks expressions of interest for the part time employment of an enthusiastic person to work with adults in the Bass Coast Shire. You will work with a team of Drug & Alcohol workers, supported by a Team Coordinator, and provide a range of innovative interventions to service users via comprehensive assessment, counselling and case summaries for clients whose substance use contributes to their involvement in the forensic justice system (Court).

The successful applicant will also need to demonstrate the ability to deliver health and education sessions/ groups to service users.

Remuneration for this position as per relevant professional qualifications.

Inquiries to Karley Oakley, Coordinator Drug & Alcohol Services. To obtain a position description and an employment application form, please telephone reception on 5671 3500 or refer to our website: www.bcchs.com.au.

Applications must address the key selection criteria, and include the Application for Employment form.

Applications close 5 pm, February 24th, 2012 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

KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $31.90) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $39 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

FINAL GARAGE SALE Saturday February 18 8am - 3pm 69 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan Furniture, mowers, tools, bric-a-brac, and much, much more

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Shire Council

â&#x20AC;˘ Permanent full time positions â&#x20AC;˘ Fortnightly RDO â&#x20AC;˘ $51k including super and allowances As a member of the Operations Team your primary responsibility will be to assist in the delivery of Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maintenance, concreting and construction works.

Experience in operating road construction and/or road maintenance equipment and knowledge of road infrastructure maintenance and construction techniques, are essential. Previous concrete experience would be an advantage but not essential.

Enquiries to: Fred Huitema, Manager Operations on (03) 5662 9100.

All applicants must submit an Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 22 February 2012.

Further information and a position description is available from our website.

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Boost your career with YMCA Victoria. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll invest

because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re as interested in your career as you are!

Wonthaggi Aquatic and Leisure Centre

$73,460 pkg YMCA Bass Coast is seeking a Centre Manager for the YMCA Wonthaggi Aquatic & Leisure Centre. You will be able to demonstrate excellence in management of recreation facilities and have experience in Operations, Financial and Human Resource management, OH&S,

the values of the YMCA.

Go online for PDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and other careers available with YMCA.

Strategic Waste Water OfďŹ cer Temporary Part time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; until 30 June 2012

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Waste Water Officer to join our Planning & Environmental Health Team.

Your focus will be to review and develop the Municipal Domestic Waste Water Management Plan and to develop and implement a domestic waste water compliance program.

A degree in Applied Science or eligibility for membership with Environmental Health Australia along with demonstrated experience in environmental health or the waste water field is essential.

Enquiries to: Tim Brown, Environmental Health Coordinator on (03) 5662 9200.

All applicants must submit an Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 29 February 2012.

Further information and a position description is available from our website.

UnitingCare Gippsland has the following vacancy:

Family Day Care Administration Worker (Short Term Position until 30 June 2012) 24 Hours per week Based in Leongatha

This position will assist the Family Day Care Team in achieving desired outcomes by performing a wide range of ďŹ nancial & administrative tasks.

Previous experience in a similar role is required and knowledge of early childhood regulations and reporting is desirable.

Application forms and position descriptions are available at www.ucgipps.org.au.

For further information on the above position please telephone Tracey Gibson on 5662 5150.

Applications close 5pm Monday 20th February 2012 and are to be sent to: HR Co-ordinator UnitingCare Gippsland PO Box 454 Bairnsdale Vic 3875 UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and well-being of children and young people.

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Shire Council

Tourism Information OfďŹ cer Maternity leave replacement Temporary Part time 30.4 hours per week Council has an exciting opportunity for a Tourism Information Officer to join the Prom Country Visitor Information Centres located in Korumburra and Foster.

You will be responsible for assisting the Visitor Services Coordinator in key administration tasks, development of promotional material, and management of the online accommodation reservation system and the delivery of information to visitors. The role requires weekend work on a rotating roster between the two centres.

You will have Year 12 secondary education or equivalent and experience in Visitor Centre operations or in a similar tourism, customer service or administration role.

Knowledge of the tourism sector would be a distinct advantage.

Enquiries to: Danielle Todaro, Tourism Coordinator on (03) 5662 9200.

All applicants must submit an Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 29 February 2012.

Further information and a position description is available from our website.

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

agistment

CASUAL GROUNDCREW Casual groundsman is required 2-3 days per week working for busy Inverloch Tree Care practice.

Main duties will include operating chainsaws and wood chipper and assisting climbing Arborists with general tree works.

Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence essential.

LEVEL ONE CHAINSAW TICKET PREFERRED

Send resumĂŠs to: P.O. Box 203, Inverloch Vic 3996 Or email: Arborzone@dcsi.net.au

LEONGATHA FULL TIME We currently have a full time position available Monday Friday in our timber yard. We require someone who has excellent customer service, computer literate, and willing to learn all aspects of the hardware industry. Duties include truck deliveries, stock control and general cleaning, etc.

Either a MR or HR truck licence is required, forklift licence an advantage, but not essential. Some rostered weekend and public holiday work will be required at times.

Please forward resumĂŠs to: Capeview Mitre10, Attention Ben Davey Lot 2 Cusack Road, Leongatha or email ben.davey@cv-m10.com.au

for hire

SHIPPING CONTAINER hire, $25 per week, site hut $35 per week. Your place or mine. 0419-313483.

for lease

100 ACRES for lease or agistment - Foster area.

Ph: 0431-595729.

VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Permanent rental also available. Contact: 0408-320001.

for sale

SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS & SALES

FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

167 Graham Street Wonthaggi

5672 3127

BOAT FOR SALE

Library Opportunity BRANCH MANAGER - INVERLOCH LIBRARY Are you motivated, enthusiastic and looking for an exciting opportunity to deliver library services to a beachside community?

West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation is seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and service oriented professional to manage the Inverloch Library and Customer Service Centre.

A salary range of $53,539 to $61,727 per annum is on offer.

Interested? Go to our website at www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au for a Position Description and application details or give Mrs Carol Harper a call on 5622 2849.

Applications close 27th February, 2012

PAYROLL OFFICER - JOB SHARE Part Time

Applications are invited for the above position to undertake the above role.

We are seeking a person with the ability to analyse complex payroll scenarios, with a high level of interpersonal skills and with a strong customer service focus.

The successful applicant will be required to meet strict deadlines.

Candidates must have an experienced payroll background with the ability to interpret and maintain award provisions, taxation and superannuation legislation.

Previous experience with SAP and Kronos systems, while not essential, will be considered favourably.

Applications should be made to Janet Arrott-Watt addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description.

Further information for this position can be obtained by contacting The Personnel Manager 5667 5503.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current satisfactory police record check.

Applications close 24th February and should be addressed to: Janet Arrott-Watt Personnel Manager Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA 3953

AGISTMENT or leasing of 150 acres. Good grass, water, fences and yards.

Mirboo North area. 0419696655.

for rent

John Murrell Chief Executive OfďŹ cer

South Gippsland

accommodation

PROFESSIONAL person seeks midweek self contained accommodation in or close to Leongatha.

Ph: 0431-380089.

Visit www.victoria.ymca.org.au/careers or contact rebecca.wilson@ymca.org.au to apply.

Shire Council

$33.42 per hour

situations vacant

Applications close 2 March 2012

South Gippsland

22.8 hours per week

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Careers with the YMCA!

South Gippsland

Operations Team Member Roads and Concreting focus

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VICTORIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LEADING ADVENTURE CAMP

VACANCY

OFFICE MANAGER This renowned childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school camp is expanding due to unprecedented demand for its services.

An exciting new opportunity exists for a highly organised and motivated person with a caring manner.

PREREQUISITES ARE: A positive, can do attitude Highest level customer service Excellent communication skills Extensive computer and book keeping knowledge 38 hour working week - Monday to Friday (preferred).

School holidays (ďŹ&#x201A;exible).

Considerable life experience would be an advantage.

Training is available and ongoing.

To apply: email or fax your application letter and resumĂŠ attention to Matt Wallis.

BH (03) 5664 6524 FAX (03) 5664 6542 or email to mattwallis@activ8.net.au

3.7 metres, metal open cab, outboard and trailer.

Both with 12 months registration.

28 hp Mariner motor. $2,500 Kept under cover Phone 5663 7110 Venus Bay

No Bank Qualifying

3 br. Wonthaggi Own It Now $497 / wk

8677-9130 FOR SALE 2 single beds complete $50 each Wooden dining table, glass top protect, 6 padded chairs VGC $600 Queen Ann winged mirror rosewood dressing table VGC $300 Ph: 0408 105 355

DEB DRESSES (2), white elegant, excellent condition, size 6-8 & 8-10. Leongatha.

Ph: 0439-623206.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

FIREWOOD available, cut to order. At Nerrena. Ph: 0417-141559.

HAY - small square bales, $7 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. Mardan 5664-1320, 0428-999691.

HAY FOR SALE Compact small squares, lucerne / clover / straw.

Now available.

BROWNS STOCKFEED 23-31 Geary Road, Leongatha. 5662-3199.

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for sale

HOUSE LOAD of furniture including double beds, single bed, settee, digital TV, wardrobes, washing machine etc. Ph: 0422786293.

ISA BROWN pullets, 17 weeks, fully immunised, not debeaked, $20 each.

Also laying hens 30 weeks old, $25. Taking orders now. Trade-ins welcome.

Pick up on Friday, February 24 between 3 and 4.30pm at the old Korumburra Saleyards. Chook food available on the day.

Unwanted animals taken, other animals for sale. Call Mark at Animals From The Farm, 0419-425257 or 5629-9685.

LOUNGE SUITE ex condition, 2 recliners and lounge, $450 ONO. Phone Allan Rayson 5662-3042 a/h.

LUCERNE HAY grown under irrigation at Woodside - save on freight!

First, second and third cut. Shedded 3x3s and 4x3s and net wrapped rolls. $150-200 per tonne, plus delivery, plus GST. Ph: 5187-1313 or 0428873313.

LUCERNE HAY and mulch, LSQ, rolls, sml sq. ASK Ag., Cowwarr. Ph: 5148-9397.

MOUNTAIN BIKES in mint condition. Gent’s Dunlop, ladies’ Speedwell, 18 speed, Shimano gears, security chains, chrome wheels, speedo, handpump, helmets, expandable carry bars, three-bike carrier for towbar, maintenance manuals, extras. Real value $200. Ph: 5662-2264.

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PASTURE HAY premium quality, all bale types. ASK Ag., Cowwarr. Ph: 51489397.

RABBITS 5 weeks old, variety of colours, $20 each. Ph: 5674-2531.

RIDE-ON MOWER Greenfield 12hp, elec start, new drive belt, new starter gear. As is $900. Ph: 0438622084.

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.

TRACTOR for sale, Daedong CK20, 4M1 front end loader in GC, low hours, $13,500. Ph: 0429021956.

free

FREE Pick-up and delivery in Leongatha/Meeniyan areas for MOTOR MOWERS,

CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC. Repairs and services

Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

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livestock POULTRY and Cage Bird Auction at the Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion on Sunday, February 19, starting at 10.30am.

Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs. Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270 or 0438 325 918.

Tarwin Valley Primary School is seeking applicants for an Education Traineeship. The position is only open to a person who has successfully completed Year 12 in 2011.

The twelve month position is 4 days a week commencing February 28, and will involve classroom and library assistance.

The selected applicant will undertake a Certificate III in Education Support.

Those interested should contact Allyson Opray at the school on 5664 7382 for the application criteria.

Applications close: 2pm on Tuesday, February 21

VACANCY

KITCHEN ASSISTANT Approximate hours flexible: (7am - 2pm) or (3pm - 9pm).

CLEANER Hours 9am - 3pm (flexible).

Join our team to work in this rewarding and caring environment.

PREREQUISITES ARE: Good presentation and communication skills High level of care (customer service) Working With Children Check (Application) A positive “can do” attitude Training is provided and ongoing.

Camp Rumbug is a Smoking Free environment.

To apply: email or fax your application letter and resumé attention to Matt Wallis.

BH (03) 5664 6524 FAX (03) 5664 6542 or email to mattwallis@activ8.net.au

AGM

AGISTMENT AVAILABLE LEONGATHA NORTH AREA Good feed and facilities Long or short term Details Paul Wilson 0407 865 202

Any queries phone Jo 5663 4231 / 5663 4239

OLD PORT POULTRY FARM delivering 20 week old laying hens to your area, Saturday February 18. $18 each. Phone B/H 0438-832535, A/H 51832515.

used vehicles 1999 HOLDEN FRONTERA All wheel drive, ABS brakes, air conditioner, central locking.

Mechanically sound all purpose vehicle. $5,500 Reg. until April 2012 No RWC Vehicle located in Foster

Wendy 0466 590 345 STS10040

FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

wanted DUST AWAY CLEANING SERVICE Family owned business DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL CLEANERS Pensioner rates COVERING SOUTH GIPPSLAND AREA Phone 0400 614 056 or 0409 547 461

CARAVANS WANTED VICTORIA’S LEADING ADVENTURE CAMP

STONY CREEK FOOTBALL LADIES COMMITTEE Wednesday, February 15

All machinery Bins provided

EDUCATION TRAINEESHIP

meetings

CASH PAID 0417 592 169 PERSON with tractor and slasher, to slash 60 acres.

Mirboo North area. 0419696655.

wanted to buy OLD FARM four wheelers, ag bikes, machinery, to do up. Call and let me know what you have. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

message of hope THE eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.

Deuteronomy 33:27.

Time: 7pm

bereavement thanks FINKEN - Franz.

Hermann, Marjo, Lucas, Amy, Franc, Jessica wish to sincerely thank everyone for their overwhelming support. Special thank you to all the staff at Strzelecki House, Dr Sonya Moncrieff, Handley Funerals’ Paul, Margaret, Prue, Allen.

Gavin Grosser for an excellent eulogy.

RAYSON - Jack.

Due to the overwhelming number of messages of condolences on the passing of our dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, we are unable to answer them all, so please accept this notice as our personal thank you.

To Paul Beck, the Reverend Janet Wallis, the doctors and nurses at the Leongatha Hospital, thank you for your kindness to Jack.

To the District Nursing staff who visited regularly, thank you for your assistance.

We are also overwhelmed by the response from the CFA, your tribute to Jack made us very proud.

Jack never gave up and fought to the end. He is loved by his family and everyone who knew him.

A heartfelt thank you from Dawn, Sue, Gary, Janene, and families.

anniversaries CONGRATULATIONS Lynn and Bertha Giliam on achieving 40 years of wedded bliss!!

12.2.72 Wishing you many more years of love and happiness.

Love from your awesome kids and grandchildren.

Keep grinning!! xoxo

in memoriam BOROMEO - Lorraine Marjorie.

February 16, 2011.

Our Mum, our Nan No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows our pain, One year ago we lost you, And life has never been the same.

In our hearts loving memories tender, fond and true, There is not a day goes by that we do not think of you.

Dearly loved and so sadly missed.

Sheryl, Grant, Mathew, Melissa, Kelly, Nic, Aaron, Jen. xo xo xo xo xo BOROMEO - Lorraine Marjorie.

16th February 2011 Always Love Graeme.

TEMPLE - Allen H. 1.12.1918 - 17.2.2009 Dad we miss you every day.

Resting peacefully.

Gillian and Gordon.

marriage celebrant

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

deaths HALLE (nee Vagg) - Shirley Melba.

5.2.12 at Noosa.

Formerly of Fish Creek.

Dearly loved wife of Dick and mother of Barbara (dec) and son-in-law Ken. Adored nan of Karen, Greg and Dan Peterson and their families.

Loved sister of Jack and sister-in-law Norma (both dec). Aunt of Sally and Robyn and their families.

Loved sister of Ken and sister-in-law of Kath. Aunt of Stephen, Adrian, Melissa, Amanda, Gavin (dec) and Rowena and their families.

Sadly missed.

For funeral arrangements see the Herald Sun. LAWSON - Bryan James.

02.12.11 The angel in the book of life wrote down our darling’s birth, she murmured as she closed the book ‘too beautiful for earth’.

Son of Melissa and Stephen, expected brother for Jared and Chloe, loved by all the family.

McHARG - Kenneth (Ken).

September 6, 1951 February 11, 2012 Passed away sadly at Foster Hospital.

Late of Mirboo.

Dearly loved husband of Gayle, beloved son of Thelma and Peter, loved brother of Peter, Winston, Winsome, Thelma and Merrilyn, loved uncle to many nephews and nieces.

Dearly loved husband of Gayle.

Oh how I’ll miss your love and care, your constant companionship, your zest for life and your sense of fun. You were my soulmate and the many things we experienced on our journey together will always be in my heart. Our time together has been cut short and you leave a huge gap in my heart that can never be filled.

“We were the best!”

Now your suffering is over my darling.

Rest in peace.

Kenny - how we will miss you and your kindness, family love and teaching so many good lessons. You kept me giggling through everything. We will miss you. - Mum and Dad. Sarge - my dear astute cheeky brother. The caring uplifter of family. The madcap unique uncle to Steven, Monique and Dave.

No one or time will ever fill the gap.

- Thelma and Bogdan Wawrzonek.

Ken - Much loved brotherin-law of Debbie and Paul.

Son-in-law of Norma and special uncle of Nathan.

Sadly missed, always in our hearts and always there for us. You have shown great courage and fought bravely through such a cruel twist of fate that robbed you of your vitality of life too soon.

Rest now. You are never forgotten.

deaths

funerals

Uncle Sarge - with deep sadness and love I honour you, my closest uncle. A perceptive See-er and voice of intelligence in my family with the most outrageous wit. I’ll always love and remember you. Alina.

Ken - A fantastic brother-inlaw. A wonderful friend. Will be sadly missed. - John Hutton.

McHARG - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Kenneth Robert (Ken) McHarg will be held at the Mirboo Recreation Reserve, Clear Creek Road, Mirboo on Thursday February 16, 2012 commencing at 2.30pm.

McINDOE (nee Geer) Betty.

Passed away suddenly at home (Inverloch) on February 8, 2012. Aged 92 years strong. Formerly of Nerrena.

Beloved wife of Alastair (dec).

Loved mother and grandmother of: Jim and Jenni, Bonnie, and Kari; Ann and Philip, Prue and Drew, and Lachlan, Gael and Graham.

An amazing woman.

Love Everlasting.

Flowers welcome, or donations to MND Australia.

Envelopes will be available at the service.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

deaths

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Mirboo North Cemetery.

McINDOE - The Funeral Service for the late Mrs Betty McIndoe will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha on Tuesday February 14, 2012 commencing at 1pm.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

deaths

Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

crossword solutions CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8312 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Gags. 7, St-one-W-all. 8, Purr (per). 9, H-at-e.

10, No-d-s (rev.). 11, Seas (sees). 14, Not any more. 16, Robber band. 19, Eyed (I’d). 22, Snip. 24, Fool. 25, Bass. 26, Be-falling. 27, A-n(es)t-s.

Down - 1, Gap-E-S. 2, (bi)G-erda. 3, Strait (anag.). 4, Intern(Al). 5, O-wen. 6, Slide-rule. 12, Ex-pounded. 13, Snub (rev.). 15, Ma-dE. 17, Ra-FF-le. 18, A-bound. 20, Yearn. 21, Do-s-es. 23, Plan.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8312 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Mark. 7, Permanent. 8, Drop. 9, Zero. 10, Plan.

11, Less. 14, Temptation. 16, Abominable. 19, Days. 22, Prop. 24, Trap. 25, Sour. 26, Statuette. 27, Keep.

Down - 1, Model. 2, Rooks. 3, Redeem. 4, Import. 5, Snap.

6, Unsavoury. 12, Elaborate. 13, Stem. 15, Tied. 17, Nutmeg. 18, Beauty. 20, Alone. 21, Scrap. 23, Pity.

Mirboo North Senior tennis Leon Stosurs ........................43.0 Ladders Leon Djokovic......................43.0 A Grade Leon Federer .......................55.0 Leon Hewitt .........................46.0 Baromi Panthers .................43.0 Meeniyan..............................30.0 Leon Nadal ............................28.0 Mardan Gold .........................25.0 Dumbalk Aces .......................15.0 Baromi Pumas .........................9.0 4.02.2012 B Grade Fish Creek White ................53.5 Leon North Friesians ..........44.0

Leon Murrays ........................42.5 Fish Creek Red......................41.0 Leon North Herefords ...........29.0 Leon Tsongas ........................27.0 Baromi Tigers........................23.0 Mardan Blue..........................16.0 Baromi Cubs .........................12.0 Hallston ...................................6.0 C Grade Baromi Lions .......................25.5 Mardan Red.........................25.5 Fish Creek ............................22.0 Leongatha Williams ............17.0

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis Results A Grade: All matches were washed out.

A Reserve: Leongatha 6.49, Outtrim 3.44; Korumburra 6.50, Hallston 3.29; Koonwarra 6.50, Mardan

3.36; Berry’s Creek v Baromi washed out.

B Grade: Koonwarra 5.44. Korumburra 4.37, Mardan v Foster washed out; Baromi v Outtrim washed out.

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Leongatha FIRST up the club wishes our Division 2 ladies pennant teams the very best for their grand final encounter at the Foster greens on Tuesday February 14, and may you bring home the flag to Leongatha.

It was great to see the Division 2 ladies on Saturday morning pitting their skills against some of the men’s pennant folk and no doubt this would have been a good workout for them.

While on the subject of pennant our Division 1 men’s pennant teams found themselves in a semi finals encounter with the Inverloch sides and alas could not manage a win, but will now have to front up this week, Saturday 18 for another chance to redeem themselves if they wish to play in the grand final. We

Rain, rain go away: the Division 5 match between Loch and Fish Creek faced a delay after heavy rain on Saturday.

Loch OUR R Ladies 21 up is now down to the last four who will play on Wednesday.

Twilight bowls on Wednesday evening saw a

good number of players.

Winners on the green were Graham Turton, Tony Nettle, Shirley Turton and Kim Kuyer.

Our Division 5 pennant team travelled to Fish Creek on Saturday for the first

Buffalo indoor BUFFALO indoor bowls held their social Wednesday night bowling on February 8, with 10 people to bowl.

It was the ladies who skippered the teams, with two three teams and two of two. Well done ladies for keeping the men on their toes.

After some close games the winners with three wins and 14 ends were Ian and Carolyn Benson, next Toni Heldens (s), Rod McConchie, Peter Heldens (WLL) 16 ends, followed

Tarwin Lower TRIPLES on Wednesday February 8 saw the Tarwin side of Peter Tainton, Ned Clark and Paul Griffiths declared the winners from Alan MacFadyen’s team from Wonthaggi.

Best Last Game was won by Ron Howard’s team from Inverloch. Our sponsor for the day was Terry White Chemist.

On Friday February 10 we were pleased to host a visit by Yooralla school where an introductory game of bowls was obviously enjoyed by all.

Twilight bowls also on Friday saw 25 stay

by Joyce Occhipinti (s), Col Densley, Joe Occhipinti (LLW) 10 ends, and fourth Mary Tumino (s), Charlie Tumino (LWL) 8 ends.

All teams won one game.

Best 1st game Carolyn 41-3, 2nd game Mary 9-7, 3rd game Joyce 8-6.

There was a great choice of prizes for the lucky ticket, with everyone taking home something.

Thanks to retiring secretary Andrew for a job well done.

Hope to see you all next week at 7.30pm.

Beginners welcome. and enjoy a meal prepared by the ladies. The winners on the night were Heather, Connie and Effie. The last twilight bowls for the season will be held on Friday February 24 and will be combined with Charity Day. Everyone is welcome to a bowls and barbecue night. We will be having a produce and cake stall on this night for which donations will be greatly appreciated.

All proceeds from the night will be donated to the Kidsafe charity.

Congratulations to our Division 5 Saturday pennant side who won their semi-final against Port Welshpool.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

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Dumbalk indoor ON Monday February 6 there were 10 players in four teams, two of three and two of two.

They played two games of 10 ends which were won

by Coral Muller and Rob Butterworth.

We hope to see you all again next Monday night at 7.30pm.

wish them also the very best.

Tuesday evening saw round 3 of the current business bowls in action and there are now only four teams with three wins and they are Edney’s, Retravision, Sports First and Tennis Club.

After round 2 the ladder shows the following teams in the Top 10 bracket.

Edney’s, Tennis Club, Sports First, Retravison, NAB, Nesci’s Transprot Riverbank, A. W. Smith (2), ANZ and Chalkies.

Round 4 will take place weather permitting on Tuesday evening February 14.

Wednesday February 8 saw social pairs event on the greens and the winners on the day were J. Kuiper (s), with S. Holch on two wins plus 18 while

South Gippsland pennant THE semi finals of the South Gippsland Bowls Association were played last Saturday in less than ideal conditions.

The rain and windy conditions which have battered the east coast of Australia over the last week or so, finally made their way to Victoria.

Despite the conditions, all games were completed in full.

In Division 1 played at Wonthaggi, Inverloch proved far too good for Leongatha, winning 69 to 62 shots, while in the other semi final Phillip Island eliminated Korumburra from the finals by 17 shots.

In Division 2 played at Inverloch, Mirboo North staged a mighty comeback to get up by six shots over San Remo, whilst Phillip Island got home by the slim margin of one shot over Wonthaggi.

In Division 3, Corinella, who had headed the table for the greater part of the season were no match for Inverloch, who won by 15 shots.

Fish Creek won the other semi final by six shots over Korumburra Gold.

In Division 4, Phillip Island Blue again showed their strength as they have done all season, winning by 17 shots over Wonthaggi.

San Remo won the other game by 11 shots over Phillip Island White.

In Division 5, Loch, who has topped the table for the greater part of the season were no match for Meeniyan, going down by the greatest margin of the day, 27 shots.

Port Welshpool was eliminated from the semi finals, losing to Tarwin Lower by nine shots.

In Division 6, Toora, who had remained on top of the ladder for most of the season, got home over Foster by one shot, whilst Wonthaggi were no match for Korumburra, losing by 23 shots.

Next week’s preliminary finals will be played as follows: Division 1: Leongatha v Phillip Island played at Korumburra.

Division 2: S a n Remo v Phillip Island played at Leongatha.

Division 3: Corinella v Fish Creek played at Korumburra.

Division 4: Wonthaggi v San Remo played at Phillip Island.

Division 5: Loch v Tarwin Lower played at Meeniyan.

Division 6: Foster v Korumburra played at Meeniyan.

Good bowling to all those still involved in the finals.

Korumburra parlor ON Thursday, February 9, three intriguing games of parlor bowls were played.

Kookaburras and Sicilians were both looking for their first wins and VRI was wishing to maintain their position on top of the ladder.

Sicilians played Kardella and, after eight ends, it appeared to be a romp in the park for Kardella as they were 10 points ahead, having kept Sicilians to one point.

But in the next two-thirds of the match everything changed. Sicilians outscored Kardella 14 shots to seven. Unfortunately, they fell short of a win by three points as Kardella managed to steady and hold out the improving Sicilians on the last end.

A relieved Kardella captain, Keith Marshall, breathed a sigh of relief when the final end was played out.

Last year’s grand finalists, Kookaburras, faced The Burra and showed glimpses of last year’s good form to take an early and commanding lead.

The Burra came from behind and with a run of six scoring ends edged to the front.

It was a tight, well-matched game and the five shot difference at the end belies the competitiveness of the game.

However, it seemed to be The Burra’s steady, draw-in bowling style that won them the game.

The third game was the game of the tournament heavy-weights, Battlers versus VRI. With both teams coming from wins last week, this game’s bowling proved to be as good as expected.

VRI took four of the first six ends and although Battlers were only behind by one shot, it proved the elusive difference throughout the game.

Both teams were scoring in pairs of ends but, when VRI managed three shots twice, the buffer was enlarged and Battlers were unable to breach the difference.

Final results for round three were Kardella 18 d Sicilians 15, The Burra 22 d Kookaburras 17, VRI 25 d Battlers 19, Pretenders - bye.

Monday night’s bias bowls warmly welcomed Mardan visitors, Ann, Andy and Bert, and also Joanna, all of whose lawn bowls season have finished.

Although it took them a few ends to adjust to the length of the mats, accurate bowling was shown by everyone, at times.

Three teams managed one win each whilst three teams had two wins.

Mary Tumino teamed with Lynn McCord and were hot favourites for the night, but a loss in the third game relegated the pair to third place with -1 shot.

Second place went to George Bentley and Andy Plowman with +8 shots. After the results of their first miserable game this pair needed “swabbing” as they won their last two games well.

The winning team of Bert Bright, Joanna Lomagno and Joe Occhipinti were too steady throughout each end, winning with +10 shot.

Unfortunately, Geoff McCord couldn’t manage to be in a winning team for the third consecutive week, but will anyone manage this feat?

the runners-up were the pair of Glenda Tortman (s) and O. Crouch also with two wins plus 15.

Reminders the next affiliated monthly triples will be held on Wednesday February 22 with a 9.30 am start.

Sunday February 26 will see the Leongatha bowls club and our club sponsors open pairs tournament in action. Entries will close two weeks prior to the event, so if you wish to place an entry then time is running out.

If you want more details then please contact either J. Pendergast 5662 0974 or D. Bee 5662 2605 or Glenda Trotman on 5662 3439.

Until next report, good bowling.

Jackhigh.

Inverloch A GREAT result for our club last Saturday with our divisions one and three winning their semi-finals, giving them a place in the grand finals.

First division played Leongatha on Wonthaggi’s back green. The result of this match was always in doubt right to the finish.

With two rinks finished their 25 ends, Inverloch held a six shot advantage with Mick Bowman to finish their game.

With Mick’s last bowl to be played Leongatha were holding five shots, which put the result of the match in danger of going Leongatha’s way, but Mick played a perfect bowl and drew the shot, which in the overall result proved to be a match winning bowl. Well done Mick!

Mick has been a great acquisition to our club since transferring from Tarwin Lower at the beginning of this season, particularly with the retirement of one of our great players, Ted Bott.

Division 3 travelled to Tarwin lower for their semifinal against top of the ladder side Corinella.

In this match it was Trevor Scott and his teammates who put in a near flawless team effort to secure a 27-8 win giving our team a very good 15 shot win.

This was a great win by Trevor’s team. They won 12 of the first 13 ends to set their great win up. They finally won 18 of the 25 ends.

The other two rinks were narrowly defeated but each put in good performances to come back from being well down early to take the lead in their matches only to finally go down in the finish.

Bryan Hensley’s rink lost on their last end by one shot while John Heldye’s rink went down by three shots.

Match results: Division 1 - Inverloch 69 defeated Leongatha 62, N. West (ld), G. Pope second, C. Buccilli third, R. Burge (sk) lost to J. Niziorski 22-30.

D. Roberts (ld), N. Hughes (ld), G. Butler second, K. Gardiner third, M. Coram (sk) lost to P. Kennedy 18-23.

Division 3 - Inverloch 76 defeated Corinella 61.

D. Watt (ld), K. Perrett second, J. Miller third, J. Hedley (sk) lost to C. Scammell 23-26.

B. Bain (ld), R. Howard second, N. Van Grunsven third, T. Scott (sk) defeated S. Bray 27-8.

B. Phillipson (ld), R. Brevitt second, J. Turner third, B. Hensley (sk) lost to B. Edwards 27-26.

Five of our players travelled to Traralgon last Sunday week to play in the Strzelecki division of champions triples and pairs.

We congratulate Mick Coram, Kieran Gardiner and

Norm Hughes for taking the triples title by one shot.

Mick Bowman and Dave Roberts played in the pairs and unfortunately lost that title by one shot.

One club continues to fly the flag in these events. Well done all! Only a small field of 16 players played social bowls last Thursday which included two visitors, a father and son from the Metropolitan areas, who both figured in the day’s winners.

There were 3x2 game winners the winners with 35 points was one of our visitors Lloyd Laccarino (sk) and Daryl Pease (ld).

The other two game winners were Jack Miller (sk) and our other visitor Joe Laccarino (ld) and Doug Muir (sk) and Brian Growse, each with 34 points.

The second of the five week series of business bowls was played on Wednesday evening and the winners with 18 shots up were Tree Nation with the runners-up for the second week in a row were Wonthaggi Motor Cycles with 13 shots up.

The tift dwarf green is not being used for next Thursday February triples and only the visiting teams will be playing.

We can now look forward to grand final day on February 25 to see if our two divisions can each secure a flag - Here’s hoping!

Ladies

UNFORTUNATELY Robyn Dennis and Joy Brown didn’t get through in the State Pairs.

Monthly triples were played on February 8.

We had three three game winners. On 53 points Shirley Phillipson, Rhonda Davies and Jill Bateman.

Runners-up were Marj Pearson, Dulcie Mortlock and Shirley Heywood, and on 51 points Diana Patterson, Dorothy Gilfillan, Dorothy McIntosh.

Best last game Marg Flett, Carole Baines and Pam Sutcliffe.

Thank you to our sponsor Airmaster Australia, Ray Paynting for doing the board and Marg Flett for her great envelopes.

Raffle winners were Elaine Miller, Jill Bateman, Dulcie Mortlock, Sue Nation, Joyce Arnold and Shirley Cook.

Next Friday night meal is February 24.

Entries are needed for RACV day on March 4, so rally all your bowling friends and make up your teams.

First Division won on Tuesday and is playing at Foster for the grand final on February 14.

Salads etc. for grand final night Tuesday February 14 at the club. We wish all the girls the very best for this grand final game.

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Leongatha MERV Stubbs is rolling along brilliantly and his round of +2 off a 17 handicap was superb.

Merv has moved back into the A Grade and he would have been within two or three strokes of playing to his age. Congratulations Merv.

Malcom Legge and Gary Sharrock were the other stars of the day, both finishing with a great +5 score to win B and C grades respectively.

Russell Williams and Barry Attwood won the pro-pin and nearest the pin.

Balls Winners: P. Rayson, R. Davies, R. Chaplin, D. Forbes, R. Jacka, B. Hughes +1, T. Rickard, P. Horman, F de Bondt, D. Hanna, D. Barrack, L. Peterson sq, I. Barlow, N. Johnson, K. Castwood, A. Edney, P. Bates - 1.

Tuesday There was some confusion about the stableford ambrose event, but by the end, it was very clear that it was a game for the longer markers to excel.

Winners were Frank Smedley and Bill Bittlemann who scored a whopping 53 points.

Pairs needed 49 points just to win a ball. Jon Smith (14th) and Peter Waters (16th) were nearest the pin winners.

Down the line: K. Godridge - E. Hettmann 52, G. Maher - D. Hanna 50, G. Morrison - J. Eabry 49, G. McRitchie - S. Fisher 49, J. Arnott - G. Spruzen 49.

Thursday A Grade winner was Peter Seth whose 40 points was just enough to hold off Norm Hughes on 39. Ian Nunn took B Grade with 38 and John King’s 39 points will help to whittle

down his handicap and was best in C Grade.

Anna de Bondt (14th) and Kevin Castwood (16th) were nearest the pin winners and balls went to the following: N. Hughes 39, R. Robarts 37, Bruce Cathie, B. Stevens, K. Beck, B. Clark, K. Godridge, R. Burton 36, E. Adam, F. Smedley 35, P. Walsh, I. Purbrick. J. Gilder 34.

Sunday nine hole competition After the rain Sunday was a very pleasant day for golf.

The best gross score for ladies of 49 was shared by Wendy Brown and Margaret Danks.

Vic Cairns with 36 off the stick won the men’s best gross.

Margaret Danks with 49-15 1/2 - 33 1/2 won the ladies best net and Trevor Moss on 4413 1/2 - 30 1/2 won the men’s event.

Michael Thomas won nearest the pin on the 14th.

The Grasshoppers and the Young Guns shared first place in the day’s event with the Grasshoppers receiving the trophies. The Floggers gained third place wile the 7 - Up team was in fourth place.

With one round to play the 7 - up teams is three points ahead of the young guns.

The final round of the season will be played on March 4. A barbecue lunch will be enjoyed after the presentation of trophies.

Saturday’s event is 4BBB stableford and pairs can be men, ladies or mixed. The day will be sponsored by Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish Suppliers. The following Saturday is the A. E Edney fourball qualifying round.

Long way from home: competitors in this year’s South Gippsland Classic Bill and Roslyn Black (Rutherglen), Bernie Dodd (Ballarat) and David Shiells (Shepparton), at Monday’s third classic day at Woorayl Golf Club.

Foster THE course is hard and fast, real summer conditions with plenty of run but the greens are still holding pretty well.

Firstly, apologies to Doc Menzies, Doc actually won the encouragement award last week with 90 nett – not George Draegar as I had indicated .

Neil Chandler (20) showed what a fickle game golf can be on Tuesday.

He produced a form reversal after his frustrating round the previous Saturday to have a sparkling round of 43 points to street the field.

Next best was Robert Fulton (12) with 37 points.

Neil also took the nearest the pin.

David Hutchinson (14) had +2 to win on Thursday, with the next best being only -3 by Neil Chandler (20) .

Lucky Phil Nightingall had 22 pts to win the chook

Meeniyan SATURDAY was a four ball aggregate event with the sponsor for the day being Tradelink.

The winners for the day were Graeme Hughes and Wino Reilly with a very good 76 points.

Runners up were Peter Riddle and Russ Evans with 70 points.

Balls down the line went to Craig and Chris Buckland 67 points, Ian Warman and Paul Vandermeer 66 points, Daryle Gregg and Col Stewart 65 points, Henry Mueller and Mike Welgemoed 65 points, Russ Thomas and Michael Darmanin 64 points, Col Graeme and Alan Kuhne 64 points.

Nearest the pin on the 14th was won by Jim Cusack. Pro pin on the second was won by Daryle Gregg. The raffle winners were A.J. McHarg and Ian Warman.

The members draw was Peter Riddle, again, but he was not there so it jackpots to next week. This week’s super 66 winners were Ron Findlay

South Gippsland

Hitting them well: Mirboo North competitors Ron Anderson, Tony Bailey, Mary Beruldsen and Joe Taylor at the South Gippsland Classic at Woorayl on Monday.

Woorayl LAST Saturday we held and Irish fourball event sponsored by Riseley’s Transport. Inclement weather (the siren was sounded when the greens flooded) didn’t seem to affect most players however the scores possibly suffered.

The winners with 121 points was the team of Jack Howard, Graeme Winkler and the two Steves Hannon and Duffield. They won from Greg Fennell, Geoff McKinnon, Jason Redmond and Rod Goodwin who prevailed on a countback.

Balls went to T. Ryan, P. McCaughan, M. James, B. Stubbs and J. Diaper, I. Wakefield, B. Thomas and

N. McKenzie.

The nearest the pins went to John Barton and Graeme Winkler.

The ladies competition was won by Shirley Thomas with 33 points and a ball going to Pauline Lancaster.

Next week we will play a fouball stableford event sponsored by Troy Williams signs. It will be a busy weekend as the Forrester Plate will be held on Sunday with Russell and Lyn Moyes sponsoring A, B and C Grades.

Don’t forget we will have our meal and raffle night on Thursday when we also hope to have plenty of South Gippsland Classic competitors attending.

Korumburra SEVENTY players attended the par competition on February 11.

Trophies: R. Dixon and G.J. Best. The CCR was 70.

A Grade: N. Ladgrove + 5, M. Garnham + 4, R. Spokes +3, R. Johnson +3, M. Foote +2, N. Perks +1, P. Hopkins sq.

B Grade: A. Brocklebank +5, S.l Webster +3, S. Rodda +3, J. Watts +2, D. Gow +2, D. Pricone sq.

C Grade: M. Bull +4, R. Blay +2, G. Wilson +1, R. Olsen +1.

Putting: 1st M. Foote, 7th B. Wessels, 10th R. Fields, 13th R. Johnson.

NAGA T. O’Neill -8.

Tuesday’s winner was A. Otto 40 points.

Notices: A. Brocklebank eagled the 4th. C. Clements eagled the 16th, S. Rodda eagled the 12th, R. Fields eagled the 11th.

ON A perfect day for the great game 104 of South Gippsland’s finest Veterans took to the slopes of Korumburra intent on enjoying the day.

Winner of A Grade was a visitor from Traralgon Golf Club, Barry Muir, (19), with a fine 42 points. Barry took home a 64 degree lob wedge for his work. B Grade was won

by Frank Anderson, (32), from Wonthaggi with 41 points, acquiring a 22 degree hybrid club as his prize. Nearest the pins went to John Monk, (Phillip Island) on the first, Kevin Bayley, (Wonthaggi)

on Friday, with down the line balls to Sheryn Cripps and Geoff Nott both on 17 points. No-one got on the nearest the pins.

We played for trophies provided by Scott Rathjen and Andrew Boyd on Saturday.

Phil Nightingall (17) continued his good form to have 41 points and win A Grade on a c/back from Noel Black (6). B Grade was won

by Geoff Eddy (20) with 41 points.

It’s been a while between drinks for Geoff and good to see him back on the winners list.

Other down the line balls went to Tony Vanin (seven) with 40 points, Rod Coughlan-Lane (24) and John Ellis (19) both on 38 points, and Fred Tyers (14) and new member Paul Spencer (29) both on 37 points.

The NTP’s went to Kevin

Flett (two holes), Ray Prain, Neil Chandler and Don Cripps.

The encouragement award was won by John Stone (25) with 25 points .

The best ladies score was Judy Prain (23) with 39 points.

Norm Cooper reckons they don’t make clubs like they used to – the head came off his driver just past the 11th tee. Anyway he said he played better after that using his three wood – immediately birdying the 12th.

If anyone locks their keys in their car, just call Neil Chandler.

He has had so much practice with the coat hanger he can now get in within 20 seconds, and keeps the coat hanger ready in a special spot on his ute next to the door.

The first pennant round for Division Three is on March 18, and the first

and Col Graeme.

Junior pennant started last Sunday with the boys having a very good five love win over Korumburra at Woorayl.

They continued on with their good form this week defeating Phillip Island five love at Leongatha South.

With two rounds to go before the finals the boys are in a good position so please give them and Craig a bit of support.

Thanks to all who turned up on Monday for the working bee. Next week is Singles Stableford.

The winner of Tuesday’s single stableford event was Steve Collins with 41 points.

Balls down the line went to Alan Kuhne 39 points and Russ Evans with 38 points.

Best nine was won by Jeff Wilson with 20 points.

Nearest the pin on the 11th was won by Steve Collins.

The 4BBB winners were Alan Kuhne and Russ Evans with 48 points.

The winner of Thursday’s single stableford event was Lloyd Hemphill with 35 points. Balls down the line

Champions: Tanya Thorson, January’s Medal winner and Gwen Heppell, Meeniyan ladies’ summer golf competition winner.

on seven, Geoff O’Brian on 10 and Ange Capraro, (Phillip Island), on the 13th.

Ball run down went to 30 points. The next event is West Gippsland versus South Gippsland at Warragul Golf Club on Monday March 5, (the date has been changed from the one shown on your membership cards).

Booking sheets should be up in your clubhouse. Please make sure you have paid your $15 fee to your club delegates

by February 27.

We must have the money by this time to allot players to groups. Our next regular event will be at Foster Golf Club on Thursday March 22.

round for Division One is on April 1. Please indicate your availability for pennant games.

The first round of both the singles and the mixed knockout must be played by Sunday, February 26.

There are many matches still to play, so please get these organised .

It was unlucky Phil for Phil Schofield when he went home early and was not there to collect the $500 when his number came out. You must be in the clubhouse between 7pm and 8 pm to be eligible to win the cash .

Coming events Thursday February 16 Stableford Friday February 17 Foodworks chicken run - 9 holes stableford – holes 10 – 18 Saturday February 18 - par Tuesday February 21– stableford.

went to Alan Kuhne with 34 points.

Best nine was Matt Van Boven21 points. Nearest the pin on the 14th was won by Alan Kuhne.

Ladies WEDNESDAY February 8 was a beautiful sunny day for the opening of the 2012 season. American foursomes were played by 20 ladies.

Winners Dot Christie and Nancye Hammet 72.125 Runners-up Gwen Heppell and

Linda Brown 74.125 Down the line balls: Betty Standfield and Jan Trease and Lyn Jennison and Veronica Park. We also had our Summer Golf Presentation; over the summer 56 games were played by 26 ladies.

January monthly medal winner was Tanya Thorson.

Gwen Heppell was the Summer Competition winner and January’s Foster Little bookshop award winner as well.

Mirboo North

Down the line: T. Bradshaw, N. Bracecamp 76 points, D. Taylor, J. Clark 74 points, J. Woodall, S. Woodall 61 points countback.

Nearest the pin: 4th Ian Evison, 6th Peter Williams, 13th Chris Bracecamp, 16th Ray Matthews.

Second shot on the 1st.

Brian Fox. Birdies - 6th Joe Taylor.

Results for the Ladies stableford event on February 8.

Winner was Joyce Dyke (29) 38 points.

Down the line: Barb Stimson (24) 36 points.

Nearest the pin: 16th Nicole Allen.

THERE were 32 starters for the mid week competition on February 9. The CCR was 71.

Day winner - Shane Woodall (12) 38 points countback.

B Grade winner - Adrian Williams (15) 37 points.

Down the line: 1st W. Reynolds 38, M. Thompson 37, S. Bickerton 37, N. Bracecamp 36.

There were 44 starters on February 11. The CCR was 71.

The day winner was Dave Woodall (5) and Paul Woodall (12) 78 points.

Get into the swing of golf HAVE you thought about taking up golf?

Golf’s great: Leongatha Golf Club professional Michael James-Cull will conduct the beginner’s clinics to start soon.

A new beginner’s golf clinic is about to start at the Leongatha Golf Club run by resident professional Michael James-Cull.

The clinics start on Friday, February 24 and will run for another four Fridays; March 2, 9, 16, and 23. Starting time is 10am and the clinic will finish at 11.30am.

Mr James-Cull said the club was hoping to build on last year’s successful clinics which saw 20 people take up the lessons.

“From this at least half went on to join the club,” he said.

The club sees the clinics as having a two-fold benefit to not only bring in new players to the sport but, in turn, build up memberships of the club.

“There’s certainly no pressure to join the club but those who participate see there’s a social aspect to playing golf. We also have a lot of membership categories now which make playing golf very affordable.”

The beginner’s clinics will see participants develop the setup and swing and at the end of the clinic a few holes will be played on the course.

The course is looking magnificent at the moment with the Santa Anna couch relishing the mild summer conditions- a great time to take up the game?

For booking phone Michael at the club on 5664 3314.

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Sambell House win swimming sports NEWHAVEN College Senior School swimming sports were held on Monday, February 6 at Korumburra and despite a cloudy start the students were still keen to get in the pool.

Team activities: back, Libby Hutchinson and Rebecca Woods, front, Kate Maxwell, Georgia Robinson, Sarah McNair, Holli Thorogood, Tayler Armstrong and Olivia Flower of Bass house at Newhaven College’s swimming sports.

Fun swim: Clarke house students Rebecca Kirk, Maddy Wilson, Jess Evans, Paris Wynen and Braxton Javier had a great day swimming and cheering on members of their house.

“There were some outstanding swims and Sambell House (blue) won the carnival, taking the title from Clarke (gold) that has dominated in the Newhaven swimming sports for the past nine years,” Head of Sport and Camps Stewart Bathgate said.

The shield was presented to Sambell House captains last Friday morning at school assembly and medallions were given to all age group champions.

Mr Bathgate said the staff versus student relay was one of the highlights of the day where eight Year 12 students and eight teachers battled it out in a relay.

“Luckily the teachers won the race by a few metres,” he said.

A selection of the best swimmers will now represent Newhaven College at Gippsland Independent Schools (GIS) level at Melbourne Sports and

Swimming fun: Sambell house students Lauren Adams, Ashley Peterson and Jade Dalton got into the spirit of the Newhaven swimming sports by cheering on their friends and dressing in their house colour.

Aquatic Centre (MSAC) on Wednesday, March 7.

The overall House results were Sambell, 2176; Clarke, 2136; Bass, 1734; and McHaffie, 1547.

Age group champions: Under 13 female champion - Jessica Kiley, Under 13 male champion - Kai Lumsden, Under 14 female champion Ashlee Grieve, Under 14 male champion - Bowen Gough, Under 15 female champion - Lauren Robertson, Under 15 male champion - Rory Mar-

shall, Under 16 female champion - Carly Heislers, Under 16 male champion - Mitchell Gin, Under 17 female champion - Charlee Gough, Under 17 male champion - William Kemper, Under 21 female champion - Cara Humbert and Ashlea Moed (tied), Under 21 male champion - Elliot Gin. Records set at carnival: 4x50 metre Freestyle Relay, female Under 13, Clarke, 2:40.27.

50 metre Backstroke, male Under 14, Bowen

Gough, 33.90.

50 metre Breaststroke, male Under 14, Lachlan Nunn, 38.52.

50 metre Butterfly, female Under 17, Charlee Gough, 30.96.

50 metre Butterfly, male Under 14, Bowen Gough, 30.34.

50 metre Freestyle, female Under 17, Charlee Gough, 30.77.

50 metre Freestyle, male Under 14, Bowen Gough, 29.43.

50 metre Freestyle, male Under 15, Rory Marshall, 33.86.

Leongatha junior basketball teams Summer

PLEASE note that these teams may be changed. Any changes will be made by round three of the competition.

Under 10 Maroon: Coach - Natalie Giliam, Ryan Giliam, Noah Fixter, Andrew Van Hammond, Corban Davis, Lilly Walker, Sidnee Martin.

Black: Coach - Colleen Herbert, Ned Hanily, Campbell Riseley, Dylan Hanily, Sulli Herbert, Harry Herbert, Phoebe Davidson.

Green: Coach - Bree Littlejohn, Flynn Materia, Darcy Hume, Luca Bobe, Kaelin Littlejohn, Milla Fixter, Hudson Martin, Brylie Dyer.

Red: Coach - Bub Clark, Noah Clark, Kyle Brown, Rhys Weaver, Joseph Chandrasegaran, Ashley Geary, William Chandrasegaran.

Light Blue: Ethan Lamers,

Alexanda Battersby, Taite Cumming, Mitchell McGrath, Chloe Brown, Mikayela Pedley.

Royal Blue: Coach - Darryl Lyons, Adam Roughead, Jacob Wrigley, Kaleb Jans, Kaitlyn Funnell, Ella Lyons, Mitchell McGannon.

Under 12 Boys Maroon: Coach - Melinda Cannatta, Tim Bolar, Lucas Cannatta, Izak Kennedy, James Ryan, Reegan Kemp.

Silver: Coach - Melissa Hume and Bub Clark, Jack Hume, Elii Clark, Jordan Brown, Jack Fisher, Regan Law. Blue: Coach - Zita Lamers, Jacob Lamers, Ryan Hayward, Adrian Ballagh, Jasper Dennison, Toby McLean.

Black: Coach - Colleen Herbert, Connor Krohn, Alfie Herbert, Blaine Cox, Ethan Lavis, Tyler Bentick.

Light Blue: Coach - Rick Coleman, Oscar Harry, Jayden Battersby, Sean Coleman, Josh Wright, Connary Webb.

Red: Coach - Trina Lindsay, Will Littlejohn, Rhys Lindsay, Jay Lindsay, Jay Wilson, Charles Russell.

Under 14 Boys Black: Coach - Jason Kennedy, Kyle Kennedy, George Batton, Caleb Webb, Joel Norton, Zaidyn Kemp, James Rowley.

Green: Coach - Butch McGannon, Michael McKinnon, Nicholas Battersby, Jack Ballagh, Ben Perry, Sam McGannon, Jack Stockdale, Lachlan Smith.

Silver: Coach - Anne Olden, Nathan Rowley, Hayden Funnell, Vincent Monaghan, Zayn Clark, Cam Olden, Sam Bainbridge, Ben Kewming.

Maroon: Coach Morgan

Fisher, Jed Pearce, Hamish Bissett, Josh Hayward, Sam Hanrahan, Hamish Fisher, Tom Martin, Mason McGannon.

Red: Coach - Rick Coleman, Trent Westaway, Nathan Trotto, Josh Bowler, Riley Coleman, Jonah Ball, Rhys Gray.

Royal Blue: Coach - David Cummings, Lachlan Thomas, Damon Ginnane, Clay Alexander, Zack Van Delft, Eldon Westaway, Harrison Cumming.

Under 17 Boys Green: Coach - Damien Minogue, Mitchell Dennison, Riley Smith, Sam Forrester, Tom Francis, Daniel Burns, Mathew Minogue.

Maroon: Coach - Gary Sauvarin, Daniel Betts, Jack Hemming, Tim Sauvarin, Troy Sinclair, Anthony Argento, Michael Franklin.

Royal Blue: Coach - Ve-

Rain keeps cyclists in FOLLOWING 17 on the track for Wednesday night training the Friday night weather caused havoc with the numbers.

Rain at Loch, Inverloch and Wonthaggi meant those further afield missed a good night for racing.

However, there were some good results for the night and the best performer was Will Lumby.

This followed a training ride with the Leongatha bunch last Sunday and some good efforts on Wednesday night.

The first event run in windy conditions was the one lap time trial.

Thomas McFarlane put in a time of 31.68sec for the nights best time.

Next best went to Josh Chiavaroli with a time of 34.90 sec.

This took 1.5 sec of his previ-

ous best time and he has more improvement to come.

Will Lumby was another with a new personal best at 36.45 sec for the third quickest for the night.

Next it was Kevin Feely 36.64, followed by Matt Minogue 38.03, Hamish Bissett 38.73 and Alex Bennett 42.28 sec. Matt and Hamish were also on new personal best times.

The riders had a scratch race for the second event. The junior field had a four lap race and Will Lumby was quick to show he was the form rider of the night with a clear win over Matt Minogue and Hamish Bennett.

In the A Grade field it was Thomas McFarlane cruising to a win over Kevin Feely and Josh Chiavaroli.

A short rest saw the riders up for a one lap handicap. The junior race saw Alex Bennett make full use of his handicap to claim the win ahead of Matt Minogue and Will Lumby.

The A Grade race saw Thomas McFarlane chase down the others over the final 100m to win from Josh and Kevin.

The one lap was followed by a two lap handicap. In the junior event Will Lumby had the sit on Matt Minogue for a over a lap enabling him to sprint home for the win.

Matt held on for second followed by Alex in third, improving as the night went on.

In the A Grade two lapper Kevin Feely claimed the win ahead of Josh and Thomas.

A little bit of speed work followed with some sprint rac-

es. In the first between Hamish and Alex it was Hamish getting the win.

The next heat was between Josh, Will and Matt – another win to Will, whilst the last heat went to Thomas over Kevin.

The juniors were given a new event to try – a progressive points race.

Will Lumby showed his experience to dominate this event winning from Matt and Hamish.

The last events of the night were motor paced events. The first over 10 laps saw Thomas account for Kevin in the dash to the line.

Whilst in the junior event over 6 laps it was another win for Will over Matt, Hamish and Alex in a close finish.

ronica Park, Ethan Park, Gareth Park, Josh McGannon, Harrison McGannon, Caleb Nicol, Josh Nicol.

Black: Coach - Terry Ginnane, Jack Ginnane, Lucas Anderson, Nicholas Argento, Ethan Stephenson, Oliver Maclean, Luke Ollington.

Silver: Alex Chadwick, Lockie Moore, Louis Riseley, Brayden Smith, Brodie Chadwick, Jackson Smith.

Under 16 Girls Black: Coach - Natalie Giliam, Charlie Fixter, Katherine Fitzgerald, Hannah Gilliam, Emily Adams, Bernadette Fitzgerald.

Royal Blue: Nykayla Mills, Zoe Michael, Lauren

Adams, Abbey Bolge, Jaimee Tucket.

Red: Coach - Pat / Barry Standfield, Jess Clark, Maya Kadarusman, Abbey Ennoss, Haley Geary, Cobie Standfield.

Silver: Coach - Melinda Cannata, Nikki Stockdale, Ebbony Cannatta, Alexia Van Delft, Bridgit Eldred, Caysie Clark.

Gold: Coach - Mel Harris, Ella Harris, Zoe Turner, Jessica Geary, Emily Cashin, Brit Hayward.

Purple: Coach - Tracy and Tanya, Taylar Brown, Cassidy Ronalds, Brianna Weaver, Kelly Geary, Michaeleah Stephens.

pool Results Round 11 Titans 8 d Meeniyan 1, Bairs 7 d Gingers 2, Gladiators 7 d Otago 2, Gunners 5 d Grizzlys 4.

Ladder Games Gladiators .....56.43 Gunners ....... 64.35 Titans .......... 59.40 Grizzlys ........ 55.44 Gingers ......... 42.57 Bairs ............. 53.46 Otago ............ 37.62 Meeniyan ...... 30.69

% 130.2 182.8 147.5 125.0 73.6 115.2 59.6 43.4

Pts 36 32 28 28 20 16 8 8

SPLASH into swimathon LEONGATHA locals are invited to dive in and help out on Sunday March 11, 2012. Join the not-for-profit community organisation, the YMCA and more than 100 YMCA-managed pools countrywide to simultaneously host Australia’s biggest pool-based swim as part of the organisation’s first ever national Swimathon fundraiser.

With the theme Dive In, Help Out the inaugural YMCA Swimathon is an opportunity for members across the country and the broader community to come together for a day of healthy, physical activity while raising money for YMCA benevolent programs in each Centre’s local community.

With registrations open, keen swimmers and fundraisers can visit www.ymcaswimathon.org.au or South Gippsland SPLASH, register and start their fundraising efforts.

Registration is free and will be open up until the day of the Swimathon and each participant is required to commit to a distance they wish to swim, as well as a fundraising target depending on their age The YMCA is delighted to have the support of current world 100m freestyle swimming champion, James Magnussen, as an official event ambassador.

“There are many disadvantaged families doing it tough across the country - YMCA is

trying to make a difference and I’m happy to help,” Magnussen said.

YMCA SPLASH centre manager, Michael Casey said the YMCA Swimathon would have a truly local focus, with the event being delivered for the express benefit of local communities.

“We’re asking everyone in our local area to dive in and help out on the day at the YMCA Swimathon of which the proceeds will directly benefit people doing it tough in our local community,” Mr Casey said.

As this is a free-entry event, the YMCA has set achievable minimum fundraising levels reflective of appropriate age groups, ranging from a $10 target for under-fives, to a $50 target for those aged 18 and above, plus options for juniors between the ages of five and 18, seniors, and even families.

“Swimmers can therefore choose to set their own personal swimming, fitness and fundraising goals and help those experiencing disadvantage.”

Staff and volunteers at local YMCA-managed pools will deliver the event locally, including organising entertainment on the day.

Don’t waste time, register today to dive in and help out. For more information visit www. ymcaswimathon.org.au.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - PAGE 69

700 ride at Powlett River WITH over 700 entries for the weekend, there was a 6.30am start both days at the Powlett River Campdraft at the weekend.

Local cattle (250 head) which were kindly donated by Jeff and Jenny Beveridge were walked in on Thursday afternoon, and for the Sunday Open there were some “resident bullocks” brought in from off the property of Alan and Leanne Mitchell.

The balance came from long time donors, Max and Barb Jelbart, Greame, Mary Mabin with Mark and Leanne Garnham. This year we also had some excellent heifers from Narelle and Sheridan McLeod trucked in by local carrier Gavin Furness.

Campdrafting is a nonprofit sport with profits going to local charities/or causes.

Powlett last year donated $1000 to the can-

cer appeal through the GCA, which raised over $12,000.

Without the generosity and trust of these people, who kindly lend their “living” really, of quality cattle for the event, none of this would be possible.

It is a huge ask, and a fantastic effort by people who are not personally involved in campdrafting themselves.

The weather was good on Saturday, considering the rain that was had in some areas, with Sunday being perfect.

Catering for the weekend was done by the Dalyston Football Club and was well attended.

Contestants travelled from Casterton and Gazette in the western district, and Swan Reach in the east, and the judge for most of the events was Dean Rogers from Bega, with Darren Jewell doing a great job for the kids and Glen Park for the ladies.

Results

Maiden: 1st Kelvin Park - Boondocs, equal 2nd Michael Smith - Junior and Jarrod Blackshaw - Rockafella, 4th Peter Boulton - Layla, 5th Darren Jewell - Noah, equal 6th Lisa Smith - Buster.

Novice: 1st Russell Lawrence - Derringer, 2nd Darcy Neal - Tara, equal 3rd Rod Jackson Imogen and Ken Boulton - Max, 5th Darcy Neal - Willoughby, equal 6th Ken Boulton - Overtime and Stan Harris - Spins Audacity, equal 8th Jayne Jewell - Shaker, Ken Boulton - Alabi and Robert Lamb - C-That.

Saturday Open: 1st Matt Holz - Riverdance, 2nd Peter Boddy - Dreamin, 3rd Russell Lawrence - Paris, equal 4th Peter Boulton - Maggi and Ian Hengstberger - Preacherman, equal 6th Richard Clarke - Gossip, Tammy Goff - Destine, Ken Boulton - Overcast.

Sunday Open: 1st Lachie Bowman - Tassie, 2nd Richard Clarke - Gos-

sip, 3rd Matt Holz - Archer, 4th Peter Boulton - Yakka, 5th Ken Boulton - Settler, 6th Geoff McInnes - Tactic.

Ladies: 1st Jenny Neave - Dan, 2nd Cindy Ryder - Shine, 3rd Jayne Jewell - Equity, 4th Bec Vuillerman - Ziggy, 5th Amy Brooker - Joe Beaver, 6th Bonnie Hiscock - Phoebe.

Kids 13 - U17: 1st Ethan Park - Flame, 2nd Jackson Pope - Red, 3rd Bonnie Hiscock - Patience, 4th Ethan Park - Mountain Man, 5th Shania Bentley - Smark Lil Annie, equal 6th Evan Hiscock - Magic Bar, Charlie Hengstberger Moonshine.

Kids 8 - U13: 1st Chad Lawton - Armadeous, equal 2nd Rachel Boyce - Zac, Chad Lawton Digger; 4th Jack Ventry Jigsaw, equal 5th Georgia Goff - Opie, Charlie Goff - Crocket.

Powlett River Downs: Campdraft co-ordinator Aileen Hughes from Meeniyan caught up with Emily Baker from Pound Creek.

Sitting pretty: Neil Park from Fish Creek took a quick break from all the action.

Above: On the tail: Peter Boddy from Yarram sat right behind his cow in the Open at the Powlett River campdraft.

Round ’em up: Darren Goff from Maffra took to the arena in the Open on Saturday.

Below: Powlett River Campdraft: Darren McAinch and Wayne Cook from Meeniyan kept a watchful eye over all the events.

Hats on: John Giliam from Dollar, Glen Park from Fish Creek and Wayne Price from Somerville at the campdraft.

Ready for action: winner of the Maiden, Kelvin Park from Foster, and Graeme Davis from Yarram prepare to open the gates for riders.

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• LEONGATHA LITTLE ATHLETICS

Personal bests for little athletes WARM and wet conditions prevailed at the velodrome oval last weekend as a large group of competitors from Leongatha Little

Athletics Club turned out in force, recording a combined total of 111 ‘personal best’ achievements.

Competitors in the Under 11 Girls class were

Fine finish: Ella Lyons reaches the line after a top effort in Under 10 Girls 1500m long-distance race.

standout performers, with no less than 10 athletes achieving at least one PB across five track and field events.

The Under 10 Boys were not far behind, with seven athletes recording a PB. This week a special twilight meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16, starting at 5.30pm sharp.

There will be no regular Saturday morning competition this week, with the the Gippsland Region Junior Carnival and Regional Athletics Championships being held over the weekend.

The club had some tools returned last week that were part of starting blocks equipment that went missing between February 1 and 2. Thank you to the community member who found the items near the velodrome oval and contacted the club.

However, several starting blocks are still missing and the club would greatly appreciate this equipment being returned, or receiving any information on their whereabouts. Please call David Green on 0419

560 481.

PBs recorded last weekend were as follows: Under 6 Boys C. Swan 50m; B. Abernethy 50m.

Under 6 Girls L. Patterson long jump; N. Wight long jump; L. Francis long jump; E. Allen long jump; T. Kenzie long jump.

Under 7 Boys H. Herbert 50m; D. Shone 70m.

Under 7 Girls N. Crimp long jump; Z. Gardner long jump; T. Matheson long jump.

Under 8 Boys C. Quinlan 80m hurdles, high jump; L. Marshman javelin, 80m hurdles, high jump; J. Wight 80m hurdles; M. Mancarella javelin; M. Molloy 80m hurdles, javelin, high jump; P. Smith 80m hurdles, high jump.

Under 8 Girls H. Belsar 80m hurdles, high jump; J. Standfield 70m; A. Ritchie high jump; J. Findlay 80m hurdles; K. Gange high jump; E. Trease 80m hurdles.

Under 9 Boys S. Herbert javelin; C. Riseley high jump, javelin; R. Giliam javelin.

Under 9 Girls N. Martin 80m hurdles, javelin; A. Crimp javelin; C. Allen javelin, 80m hurdles, 70m; T. Kelly javelin; J. Woods high jump, 80m hurdles; M. Scott javelin, high jump.

Under 10 Boys H. Chandler vortex, long jump; R. Frank long jump; A. Herbert long jump; A. Ritchie 80m hurdles; S. Sabu vortex, long jump; A. Trease 80m hurdles; S. Cross vortex.

Under 10 Girls J. Rhoden long jump, shotput; M. Cruickshank shotput, long jump; A. Marshman long jump, 80m hurdles; C. Standfield long jump; M. Birrell long jump.

Under 11 Boys T. Kelly shotput; A. Hendriske shotput; C. Scott shotput.

Under 11 Girls K. Thorson shotput; J. Caithness 80m hurdles; L. Riseley triple jump, 80m hurdles, shotput; A. Forrester 1500m; H. Wight shotput; S. Allen 1500m, triple jump; T. Olsen 80m hurdles; P. Hendriske shotput; J. Gardner 80m hurdles, triple jump, shotput; E. Findlay triple jump,

Great leap: Chelsea Molloy prepares for landing in the Under 7 Girls long jump.

80m hurdles, 70m.

Under 12 boys B. Thorson 70m.

Under 12 Girls J. McJames-Court discus; A. Wrigley discus.

Under 13 Boys J. Norton javelin; C.

Alexander 50m, javelin, high jump, 70m; M. Hendriske javelin.

Under 13 Girls L. Akers 70m, high jump, javelin.

Under 14 Girls G. Martin high jump.

• WONTHAGGI LITTLE ATHLETICS

Wet weather athletics Tim decides AFL logo Inclement weather deterred many competitors this week so that some age groups had to be combined.

Only 43 children competed.

Unfortunately the hurdles were cancelled as the grass was too slippery for athletes to compete safely.

Olivia Bramley broke a club record in the Under 6 Girls discus with a sensational throw of 9.34 metres.

Well done to Jai Williamson Under 7 Boys, who achieved three personal bests from a possible four.

A reminder that this week there will be a twilight meet on Wednesday February 15 starting at 5.30 pm.

Good luck to all athletes competing in the Regional competition this coming weekend.

Under 6 Boys 200 metre sprint: 1 Zac Mabilia 50.65. 70 metre sprint: 1 Zac Mabilia 15.84.

Discus: 1 Zac Mabilia 10.42. Long jump: 1 Zac Mabilia 1.83.

Under 6 Girls 200 metre sprint: 1 Ania Todd 53.39. 70 metre sprint: 1 Ania Todd 16.98.

Discus: 1 Olivia Bramley 9.34. Long jump: 1 Ania Todd 1.64.

Under 7 Boys 200 metre sprint: 1 Jai Williamson 40.39. 70 metre sprint: 1 Saher Biggs 12.93.

Discus: 1 Jai Williamson 12.79. Long jump: 1 Jai Williamson 2.34.

Under 7 Girls 200 metre sprint: 1 Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery

44.79. 70 metre sprint: 1 Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 13.21. Discus: 1 Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 9.19. Long jump: 1 Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 2.26.

Under 8 Boys 100 metre sprint: 1 Brodie Mabilia 19.01. 400 metres: 1 Jacob Timmermans 1:31.1. Shot put: 1 Jacob Timmermans 4.70. Triple jump: 1 Brodie Mabilia 5.28 Under 8 Girls 100 metre sprint: 1 Rikki Armstrong 20.69. 400 metres: 1 Alicia Smith 1:40.3.

Shot put: 1 Rikki Armstrong 3.39. Triple jump: 1 Rikki Armstrong 4.41.

Under 9 Boys 100 metre sprint: 1 Elijah Spaull 16.90. 200 metre sprint: 1 Louis Armstrong 44.45. Discus: 1 Elijah Spaull 9.95. Long jump: 1 Elijah Spaull 2.82.

Under 9 Girls 100 metre sprint: 1 Chloe Bramley 19.38. 200 metre sprint: 1 Chloe Bramley 42.66. Discus: 1 Mikaela Notley 10.77. Long jump: 1 Madison Mitchell 238.

Under 10 Boys 70 metre sprint: 1 Patrick Ryan 12.83. 800 metres: 1 Patrick Ryan 3:22.7.

High jump: 1 Patrick Ryan 0.91. Shot put: 1 Patrick Ryan 4.83.

Under 10 Girls 70 metre sprint: 1 Anais Sibly 12.54. 800 metres: 1 Anais Sibly 3:45.6. High jump: 1 Anais Sibly 0.91.

Shot put: 1 Anais Sibly 5.17.

Under 11 Boys

400 metres: 1 Leigh Ibrahim 1:37.2. 70 metre sprint: 1 Leigh Ibrahim 12.18. Long jump: 1 Leigh Ibrahim 2.83. Shot put: 1 Leigh Ibrahim 5.90.

Under 11 Girls 400 metres: 1 Taylah Cook 1:27.8. 70 metre sprint: 1 Taylah Cook 11.67.

Long jump: 1 Taylah Cook 3.31. Shot put: 1 Melody Notley 6.53.

Under 12 Boys 1500 metres: 1 Macka Geyle 6:48.6. 200 metre sprint: 1 Macka Geyle 40.60. High jump: 1 Macka Geyle 1.05. Javelin: 1 Macka Geyle 12.90.

Under 12 Girls 1500 metres: 1 Ciara Ryan 7:07.9. 200 metre sprint: 1 Ciara Ryan 32.90.

High jump: 1 Leah Mcnish 1.05. Javelin: 1 Leah Mcnish 8.60.

Under 13 Boys 1500 metres: 1 Andre Toussaint 9:55.2. 200 metre sprint: 1 Andre Toussaint 31.14. Discus: 1 Andre Toussaint 22.36. Triple jump: 1 Andre Toussaint 8.16.

Under 14 Boys 1500 metres: 1 Declan Ryan 5:19.3. 200 metre sprint: 1 Ethan Slade 26.55.

Discus: 1 Declan Ryan 17.18. Triple jump: 1 Ethan Slade 7.94.

Under 14 Girls 1500 metres: 1 Lily Geyle 6:53.3. 200 metre sprint: 1 Tegan Lowe 34.26.

Discus: 1 Nicole Davis 21.94. Triple jump: 1 Tegan Lowe 8.25.

AS THE Alberton Football League has incorporated netball into the league name, the association recently conducted a competition for a new logo to represent that.

A prize was being awarded to the winning entry which has been adopted by the league as its new logo.

The new, impressive logo of the Alberton Football Netball League was designed

by Tim Daff from Publik Design.

Tim has been running his business Publik Design for about four years now, based in Phillip Island.

Publik Design provides Website Design and Development, Logo and Graphic Design and Email Marketing services to the Gippsland region.

“It was great that a local person in Tim was able to come up with a logo we are very happy with,” Alberton Football Net- Logo wins: Tim Daff and his winning new logo for the Alberball League director Gary Adams said. ton Football Netball League.

Meeniyan Junior Basketball Section 1 ANYONE welcome age seven and up for skills and a game on Friday, February 17 at 3.45pm.

Section 2 February 17, 5pm - 3 v 2 (scorer Mangiafico/Tudor), 5.40pm - 1 v 4 (scorer McEwan/Moss) Bye 5.

February 24, 5pm - 2 v 1 (scorer McDonald/Mackie), 5.40pm - 3 v 5 (scorer Salmons/Mowat) Bye 4.

1. Silver - Doug Hanks (coach), Rory Hanks, Hannah McEwan, Jai Bright, Lachie Elliott, Ben Mackie, Eli Butler-Reid.

2. Navy - Cassie Veale (coach), Will McDonald, Alix Veale, Bianca Proudlock, Jake Waldron, Ethan Tudor, Nicholas Bongers.

3. Jade - Terry Martin

(coach), Adam Mangiafico, Amy Tudor, Liam Waldron, John Phillips, Conor Salmons, Niamh Martin, Jaslin Fisher.

4. Maroon - Liam Harrington (coach), Kasey Thorson, Sam Bright, Tim Hardacre, Hayley Proudlock, Matt Moss, Beau Davey.

5. Light Blue - Gene Vanderzalm (coach), Elly Jones, Lucas Vanderzalm, Jasmn Mackie, Tyler O’Connor, Aaron Mowat, Kit Skinner-Tarlo, Harry Vanderzalm.

Section 3 February 17, 6.20pm - 1 v 2 (scorer Thorson/Cole), 7pm - 3 v 4 (Scrorer DeGaris/Hanks).

1. Black - Danny Buttler (Coach), Darby But-

tler-Reid, Kian Prat, Grace Thorson, Zac Scholte, Aiden Holwerda, Rory Harrington, Jaxon Tiziani.

2. Aqua - Lucas Byrnes (coach), Breeanna Hohmann, Hannah Potter, Grant Cole, Irene Thorson, Jesse Salmons, Michael Mowat, Stuart Bright.

3. Green - Liam Harrington (coach), Rebecca Riddiford, Ruby Martin, Locke DeGaris, James Kelly, Charlie McInnes, Mark Beattie 4. Yellow - Steve and Sue Collins (coaches), Hugh Collins, Milly James, Kayla Redpath, George Batten, Kurt Newton, Tristan Hanks, Jye Davey Section 4 February 20, 5.30pm 1 v 2 (scorer Weymouth/

Hohmann), 6.15pm - 3 v 4 (scorer Darmanin/Westaway).

1. Blue - Alex Scholte (coach), Eloise Scholte, Sam Opray, David Cole, Will Collins, Bonny Wymouth.

2. Red - Rod Cope (coach), Olivia Cope, Gen Scholte, Paige Eygenraam, Bryce Holwerda, Jayden Hohmann.

3. Black -Sam Wilson (coach), Kodi Eygenraam, Hannah Thorson, Jordan Bell, Harry Stuart, Matt Darmanin 4. Green - Daniel Potter (coach), Dekodah Brewer, Jamie Stefani, Liam Harrington, Lauren Redpath, Trent Westaway.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - PAGE 71

Turf for Mirboo North MIRBOO North Cricket Club will be playing on a turf wicket as of next season.

The decision to apply a turf wicket to the club’s main cricketing oval came after a Central Gippsland Cricket League decision that all clubs should have at least one turf wicket.

So with a $5000 grant from the South Gippsland Shire Council and $1000 from CGCA the turf wicket started to be layed.

President Angelo Cannizzo said more than 1000 man hours have gone into the project.

“It’s been amazing how many people have put their hand up to help out in some way,” he said.

“In six weeks we’ve got the turf laid

down. We’ve had around six to eight blokes helping out each time we do something.”

“We’ve had players players, parents parents, life members and people in the community helping out.”

“People have foregone their holidays to be down here helping out, it’s very encouraging for the club.”

“We’d really like to thank Coates Hire, who have donated all this gear free of charge. Karl Loh’s Ace Earthmoving was also a major contributor.”

Former MCG curator and local Adam Thorne has been the technical adviser to the men placing the pitch, and the president says he thinks things are looking good.

“Adam’s impressed with the way it’s looking so far. He said there’s no

reason this can’t be one of the better decks in the league,” Mr Cannizzo said.

The club has struggled in fi nals in finals the past, and Mr Cannizzo tips that playing on a turf wicket all year round will only help when it comes to playing at the business end of the year.

“All finals are on turf wickets, so it will certainly help having that experience,” he said.

“The juniors will also be exposed to it, so it will be able to help them now, and especially if they go on to play representative cricket.”

The club is currently in good shape as well, with Mirboo North one of only three teams in CGCA fielding teams in all grades, from A-C, colts and U/15s and 13s.

Volunteers: Mirboo North Cricket Club volunteers John Mercer, David Ryan, Jason Smit, Stu McKenzie, Angelo Cannizzo and Wally Worsfold.

Leongatha Secondary College house swimming

Record breakers: Rhett Boscombe-Hill and Michaela Cornelissen both smashed records on the day. Photo courtesy Leongatha Secondary College.

Winning house: Joatoba won the day, holding Mittyak to win by 200 points. The captains are, from left: Alyssa Bennett, Meg Rosser, Keinen Hemming, Tye McGannon. Photo courtesy Leongatha Secondary College.

Off and racing: girls take off in the butterfly event.

Girls age champions: back, from left: Alkira Riley, Charlotte, Nikki Stockdale, Alyssa Bennett, front: Erin Baudinette, Michaela Cornelissen and Abby Bolge. Photo courtesy Leongatha Secondary College.

Junior LDCA teams Under 12 Coach Steve Brann, asst coach Robbie Geyer.

Game 1 v West Gippsland 10am start, be at ground 9.15am February 19.

Game 2 v Warragul at Yarragon.

Koby Brann captain (Workmens), Damon Ginnane vice captain (Imperials), Aaron Bardwell (Workmens), Alex Geyer (Workmens), Adam Honeysett (Won Miners), Max Dyball (Won Miners), Matt McGannon Fish Ck-Tarwin), Max Mattock (P. Island), Josh Excel (P. Island), Luke Hamilton (Won Miners), Brad Monson (Glen Alvie), Lachlan Ireland (Foster), Hannah Keily (Inverloch), Jacob Lamers (OMK), Ryley Duff (K-Bass), Harry McNeil (Korumburra), Jacob Beckwith (Korumburra), Mathew Allen (Korumburra), Jack Rosenow reserve (K-Bass), Mitchell Scrimshaw (Koonwarra-RSL).

Please advise if unavailable. Let

Steve Brann (email ozzie2@bigpond. com) or Geoff Wyatt (email wyatt@ waterfront.net.au or 56598225) know.

Under 13 Week 1 v West Gippsland at Leongatha. Week 2 v Warragul at Yarragon.

Jye Celebrine (Korumburra), Liam Buckland (Fish Creek-Tarwin), Tim Sauvarin capt (Imperials), Nick Wylie (OMK), Louis Riseley (OMK), Tom Officer vice-captain (Phillip Island), Jack Keating (Phillip Island), Holly Forsyth (Miners), Darcy Brosnan (Miners), Flynn Brosnan (Miners), Alex Duiker (Phillip Island), Adam Busana (Workmens), Andrew Arney (Korumburra) (first match only), Jack Ballagh (Imperials) (first match only), Sam Watson (Miners) (second match only), Jackson Beesey (Miners) (second match only).

Emergency Jake Rockall (Koonwarra-RSL).

Boys age champions: back, from left: Rhett Boscombe-Hill, Max Rounds, front: Ben Chalmers, Louis Riseley, Jack Dunn and Lachlan Wright. Photo courtesy Leongatha Secondary College.

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• B GRADE DIVISION 1

Francis, Emery bowl Island home PETER Francis (4/6) and John Emery (4/40) bowled Phillip Island to victory over Glen Alvie on Saturday.

The Alvie never looked comfortable as they scraped their way to 108 all out.

Steve Nippers and Russell Matthews (20 each) were the top scorers for Glen Alvie.

OMK has put themselves into third place following their crushing win over Nerrena.

The Diggers go past In-

verloch, who have dropped to fourth thanks to their no result game against the Wonthaggi Miners.

After making 242 last week, OMK bowled out the Red Caps for just 97.

Only three players made double figures as James Paterson (3/13) and Paul Green (3/33) tore through their batting lineup.

The Wonthaggi Miners did it easily against Imperials, cruising past their score and finishing the day just three wickets down.

Peter Jordan was the best batsman for the day,

scoring 72 not out including nine 4s.

The Workers are still sitting on top of the table, and along with their A and C Grade sides, will be looking to take out the A, B and C Grade triple this season.

WONTHAGGI MINERS d IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials 167 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners P. Owen c. D. Johnson b. S. McLennan ...................27 J. Honeysett b. S. McLennan ...37 N. Waters c. L. Wright b. L. Ballagh........................35 P. Jordan n.o. ............................72 D. Beesey n.o. ..........................16 Extras .........................................8 Total ....................................3/195 Bowling: S. McLennan 2/40,

Z. Price 0/15, B. Maskell 0/44, G. Forrester 0/35, L. Wright 0/24, L. Ballagh 1/34.

INVERLOCH drew WONTHAGGI WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens D. Dutchman c. ..........................2 D. Turton stp. ...........................15 D. Britt c...................................32 L. Sawyer b. ...............................5 A. Yann c. .................................74 A. McLean lbw.........................28 J. Sheerin c. ................................0 S. Williams c. ...........................69 L. McGuirk b. ............................3 S. Coldebella n.o. .....................14 L. McLean r.o.............................9 Extras .......................................19 Total .......................................275 Bowling: M. Anderson 1/34, J. Courtenay 3/87, A. Hall 3/62, J. Dalmau 1/36, A. Cross 1/48.

No play second week NERRENA d OMK 1st innings OMK 242

1st innings Nerrena T. Clark c. P. Harper b. J. Cochrane........................0 T. Trotman b. J. Paterson..........28 D. Trotman c. D. Jeffries b. P. Green .............................8 C. Baudinette c. A. Miller b. P. Green .............................6 B. Standfield c. A. Miller b. J. Paterson .........................0 S. Helms c. P. Green b. J. Paterson .......................13 A. Harrison c. R. White b. J. Van Rooye ...................22 T. Renden c. A. Miller b. J. Paterson .........................0 B. Croatto c. P. Harper b. M. Hems............................6 A. Trotto b. M. Hems .................1 K. Young n.o. .............................1 Extras .......................................12 Total .........................................97 Bowling: R. White 0/22, J. Cochrane 1/9, P. Green 3/33, J. Paterson 3/13, J. Van Rooye 1/6,

M. Hems 2/7.

2nd innings OMK P. Harper n.o...............................4 A. Miller n.o...............................7 Extras .........................................2 Total ......................................0/13 Bowling: B. Croatto 0/5, A. Trotto 0/7.

PHILLIP ISLAND d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Phillip Island 5/322(cc) 1st innings Glen Alvie A. Russell c. P. Colla b. J. Emery ..........................14 J. Huitson c. P. Colla b. J. Blackwell .......................4 R. Matthews b. J. Emery ..........20 J. Wheeler b. J. Emery .............10 S. Nippers c. B. Johnston b. J. Emery ..........................20 A. McBride b. Z. Brown ............7 R. Ould c. B. Johnston b. P. Francis ...........................7 D. Gilbert c. Z. Brown

b. P. Francis ...........................0 L. McRae c. L. Keating b. P. Francis ...........................2 C. Sherriff lbw. b. P. Francis ...........................9 S. Kniese n.o. .............................2 Extras .......................................13 Total .......................................108 Bowling: R. Cleeland 0/12, J. Emery 4/40, J. Blackwell 1/15, Z. Brown 1/31, P. Francis 4/6.

2nd innings Phillip Island L. Keating c. R. Ould b. A. McBride........................8 B. Johnston n.o.........................32 P. Colla n.o. ..............................36 Extras .........................................8 Total ................................1/84(cc) Bowling: A. McBride 1/20, L. McRae 0/10, S. Nippers 0/22, A. Russell 0/19, D. Gilbert 0/5, J. Wheeler 0/7.

• B GRADE DIVISION 2

Willcocks helps outright Outright boosts

OMK chances AN outright win to OMK has pushed them from fourth to second as they chase the top spot for this year’s B2 prize.

The Diggers declared at 4/242 overnight and had no trouble dismissing the struggling Fish CreekTarwin for just 72 runs.

The win leaves them just one point behind Kilcunda-Bass, and the all important top spot, at the moment.

The last two games of the year will be all important in setting up who will be involved in the grand final, with the top three teams all being separated by less than three points.

The other team is Korumburra, whose match was washed out as they chased victory against Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL. The Cougars were defending 290, but with 30 overs to go, Korumburra had themselves needing just 110 with six wickets in hand.

It is a pity the match wasn’t able to be finished, as plenty of interest was being taken.

The match between Town and MDU didn’t

reach a close, and was another which would have seen an exciting finish.

The Scorpions were 1/134 from 34 overs chasing MDU’s 300 runs for victory, with Warren Turner out on 69 and Brett Moore (42*) and Tony Willcocks (11*) still at the crease. Cam Harris had picked up the only wicket for the day.

KOONWARRA-RSL drew KORUMBURRA 1st innings Koonwarra-RSL 8/289 (cc) 1st innings Korumburra J. Greenwood b. E. Charles .. ...30 P. Dunlevie c D. O’Connor. b. S. Paterson............................49 T. Allen c B. Heppal b. S. Paterson............................56 J. Richards lbw. b C. Wise .......14 J. Oxlee n.o. .............................17 N. Allen n o ................................4 Extras .........................................8 Total .............................4/178 (cc) Bowling: S. Paterson 2/54, A Thorne 0/27, E. Charles 1/42, J. Pickersgill 0/26, C. Wise 1/25.

POOWONG-LOCH lt KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Poowong-Loch 158 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass T. Aplin b V Rawat..................52 R. Gardiner b Z. Lamb. ...........50 J. Tregear c V Rawat b M. Hancock ...........................39 H. Grace b R Knox...................51 D. Clay c S. Magnusson b R. Knox .................................15 R. Duff c S. Magnusson b R. Knox..................................12 D. Masinovic n o. .....................33 B. Egeberg c H. Elms b V Rawat.................................13 Extras .......................................35

Total .............................7/300 (cc) Bowling: S. McKinnon 0/45, N. Hancock 0/45, M. Hancock 1/42, S. Magnusson 0/23, V Rawat 2/31, Z. Lamb 1/44, R. Knox 3/32, H. Elms 0/28.

OMK d FISH CREEK-TARWIN 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin 54 1st innings OMK 4/242 2nd innings Fish Creek Tarwin J. Pouw c T. Knox b C. O’Brien. ...........................16 A. Law c B. Maguire b G. Knox .................................23 M. Watkins lbw b C O’Brien. ...............................0 W. Cocksedge b. C. Truscott ..............................4 G. Buckland b C. Truscott..........0 B. Anderson c G. Adams b N. Audino ................................9 M. Bright run out .......................0 T. Smith b B. Maguire................0 T. Stybosh b B. Maguire.............0 J. Darcy n o ................................4 L. Buckland b B.Maguire............6 Extras .......................................10 Total .........................................72 Bowling: G. Lomagno 0/17, C. O’Brien 2/16, C. Truscott 2/6, B. Maguire 3/18, N. Audino 1/8, G. Knox 1/0, P. Miller 0/6.

TOWN drew MDU 1st innings MDU 300 1st inning Town B. Moore n o ............................42 W. Turner c M Martin b C. Harris.................................69 T. Willcocks n o ........................11 Extras........................................12 Total..............................1/134(cc) Bowling: L. Mercer 0/49, M. Martin 0/20, K. Sinclair 0/17, C. Harris 1/21, B. Coulter 0/19.

L E O N G AT H A’ S Matt Willcocks has stepped up to Premier league cricket in style.

The 18-year-old took 5/9 in eight overs to help his side Dandenong to an outright victory in just one day of the first XI match against Essendon.

In the first innings Willcocks took 1-9, and as the opportunity to outright Essendon arose he was tossed the ball.

He launched into their attack and snared the five wickets before being forced to give up the ball.

As an Under 19 player, Willcocks is only allowed to bowl five overs on the trot.

Look out for some more magic from the teenager in the future.

Bowling ‘em over: Leongatha’s Matt Willcocks, seen here representing Victoria in the Under 19 competition, took six wickets on Saturday for Dandenong.

Under 16

C Grade Division 1

Fish Creek-Tarwin 4/180 (cc) (J. Buckland ret. n.o. 71, J. Dalmau 3/18) v Inverloch.

Kilcunda-Bass 72 (J. Honeysett 26, B. Jeffries 6/27) v Wonthaggi Workmens 2/74 (B. Jeffries 36, K. Condick 1/19).

Koonwarra RSLTown v Korumburra 4/212 (cc) (C. Moscript 3/40).

Foster 168 (R. Prain 44, L. Green 3/36) v Poowong Loch-GA.

Town 102 & 58 (T. Tootell 19, P. Loos 3/16; L. Ashton 14, A. Johnson 4/7) lt Wonthaggi Miners 2/194 (C. Honeysett 138, M. O’Loughlin 2/64).

Wonthaggi Workmens 4/264 (S. Osborne 181, G. Barrett 1/66) d Korumburra 123 (M. Femley 35, C. Rigby 4/18).

Kilcunda-Bass 140 (T. Stacey-VanSteensel 42, G. Wightman 4/16) d Nerrena 113 (K. Gilliam 46, I. Brown 4/31).

Inverloch 5/42 (D. Houston 12, M. Cleary 3/17) drew Phillip Island 9/135(cc) (J. Johnston 64, W. Williams 3/27).

C Grade Division 2 Imperials 8/240 (dec) (R. Murray

51, J. Opray 2/36) d MDU Blue 83 (N. Grayden 26, M. O’Loughlin 3/10).

OMK 183 (T. Eustace 84, M. Clarke 5/39) d Koonwarra-RSL 110 (J. Missen 18, T. Eustace 5/40).

Foster 117 & 3/69 (T. Vanin 28, J. Riley 4/33; T. Garvey 23, T. Sinclair 2/13) lt MDU Red 8/239 (cc) (N. Hill 65, H. Griggs 4/33).

Wonthaggi Workmens 166 (J. Turner 69, A. Blackney 5/22) d Kilcunda-Bass 73 (A. Blackney 22, J. Turner 6/24).

Glen Alvie 34 & 0/26 (G. Chisholm 10, A. Cameron 4/8; M. Hull 12, M. Haringsma 0/3) lt Phillip Island 9/262 (cc) (P. Cashman 66, E. Chandler 3/56).

LDCA ladders

Forward defence: Ilan Osman shows his ability to hang around during his knock of 94 on the weekend.

A Grade Division 1 Won Workmens ...............155.33 Korumburra ....................132.55 Inverloch ..........................130.34 Won Miners .....................124.51 Nerrena ................................99.89 OMK ...................................99.79 Imperials .............................92.43 Glen Alvie ...........................42.54 A Grade Division 2 Phillip Island....................163.28 Kilcunda-Bass..................139.93 MDU .................................138.57 Koonwarra-RSL.............. 115.90 Poowong - Loch ................ 112.09 Town....................................83.55 Fish Creek-Tarwin...............79.89 Foster...................................52.97 B Grade Division 1 Won Workmens ...............153.86 Phillip Island....................144.80 OMK.................................133.28 Inverloch ..........................130.12 Won Miners .........................92.76

Glen Alvie ...........................89.41 Nerrena ................................78.41 Imperials .............................41.36 B Grade Division 2 Kilcunda-Bass..................143.51 OMK.................................142.26 Korumburra ....................140.79 MDU .................................132.71 Town.................................. 110.28 Fish Creek-Tarwin...............91.76 Koonwarra RSL ..................83.98 Poowong-Loch ....................42.13 C Grade Division 1 Won Workmens ...............154.52 Won Miners .....................154.26 Inverloch ..........................120.07 Kilcunda-Bass.................. 119.11 Nerrena ................................86.92 Town....................................78.27 Phillip Island .......................76.96 Korumburra .........................64.65 C Grade Division 2 OMK.................................148.24 Phillip Island....................147.88

MDU .................................139.65 Imperials ..........................139.09 Koonwarra RSL ................123.44 Won Workmens ................... 86.11 Kilcunda-Bass .....................75.19 Glen Alvie ...........................72.93 Foster...................................72.52 MDU Blue...........................43.83 Poowong-Loch ....................37.69 Town......................................0.00

Under 16 East Zone Imperials ............................96.53 Fish Creek-Tarwin ............95.41 Koonwarra-RSL/Town .....82.38 Korumburra ......................74.75 MDU ...................................40.02 Foster...................................39.46 West Zone Phillip Island.................... 119.02 Won Workmens .................91.07 Inverloch ............................84.93 Poowong-Loch/GA ............38.23 Kilcunda-Bass .....................37.39

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• A GRADE DIVISION 1

Korumburra the team to watch

KORUMBURRA has firmed itself as a genuine chance to win this year’s A1 premiership, hitting themselves into form at the right time of year.

And in a good sign for the future of the club, the two biggest scores were made by young batsmen.

Ilan Osman (94) and Kallan Rigby (70) led the way for the Cobras as they mauled Glen Alvie.

They were thwarted only by the handy bowling of Kelvin Simpson who took a crafty 6/86 from 33 overs.

Rain abandoned play between Wonthaggi Miners and the Imperials, but not before the Miners were able to skip past their opponent’s score.

Resuming at 5/96, the Miners only added 13 runs for the loss of one wicket before the game was called off. Kaine

Smith top scored with 30.

The Workers may be able to count themselves unlucky the rain washed out their match against Inverloch, but not long before that it would have been what they were hoping for.

Chasing 220 for victory, the Workers were in strife at 6/78 thanks to some tight Stingray bowling and fielding.

But a decent partnership of 94 runs between James Sheerin (59*) and Gav Bolding (36*) made it look as though they would be getting home.

Nerrena were also cursing the rain, as it held them back from a victory over OMK. The Diggers were half way to the Red Cap total, but were seven wickets down as the rain came.

Tim Wightman was leading the way for Nerrena with 4/19.

IMPERIALS lt WONTHAGGI MINERS

Working to legside: Ilan Osman tries to turn the ball through midwicket.

1st innings Imperials 107 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners M. Donohue c. S. Vagg b. K. Gray ........................ 16 A. Donohue b. K. Gray ......... 12

K. Smith c. M. Adkins b. L. Rogers ..................... 30 M. Johnson c. S. Vagg b. M. Adkins ...................... 0 J. Andrighetto n.o. ................. 16

J. O’Reilly c. R. McLennan b. M. Adkins ...................... 8 C. Thomasc. K. Gray b. L. Rogers ..................... 20 B. Foon n.o. ............................ 2

Extras ...................................... 5 Total .......................... 6/109(cc) Bowling: L. Rogers 2/27, A. DeGennaro 0/19, M. Adkins 2/10, K. Gray 2/19, B. Davidson 0/24, J. Bloom 0/8.

WONTHAGGI WORKMENS drew INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch 219 1st innings Won Workmens R. Hassett b. N. Cant ............. 16 S. Huitema c. W. Taberner b. R. Thomas ...................... 4 R. Thomas c. B. Debono b. N. Cant........................... 1 G. Britt c. N. Cant b. L. Rankin ..................... 24 C. Harvey c. D. Clark b. L. Rankin ..................... 13 M. Thomas c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin ..................... 10 J. Sheerin n.o. ....................... 59 G. Bolding n.o. ..................... 36 Extras ...................................... 8 Total ................................ 6/172 Bowling: R. Thomas 1/18, N. Cant 2/45, K. Rothier 0/19, L. Rankin 3/35, D. Clark 0/24, B. Sword 0/25.

KORUMBURRA d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie 185 1st innings Korumburra A. Katipearachchi c. D. Hales b. K. Simpson .................. 52 K. Rigby c. S. Lowe b. K. Simpson .................. 70 J. Cook c. J. Hales b. K. Simpson. ................. 50 I. Osman c. A. Hamilton b. K. Simpson .................. 94

U. Weerasinghe stp. S. Lowe b. K. Simpson .................... 5 D. Scott c. S. Smith b. K. Simpson .................... 8 C. Smith c. A. Hamilton b. K. Simpson .................... 9 D. Wyhoon n.o. ..................... 27 M. Olden n.o. ........................ 18 Extras .................................... 16 Total ................................ 7/349 Bowling: D. Hales 0/99, J. Hales 0/39, K. Simpson 6/86, B. Ould 0/43, D. Williams 1/62, P. Roberts 0/16.

OMK drew NERRENA

1st innings Nerrena 266 1st innings OMK K. Kerr b. P. Matheson ............ 1 D. Lloyd c. G. Murphy b. C. Eva .......................... 18 J. Wilson n.o. ........................ 33 T. Wyatt b. C. Eva ................... 2 G. Pickles c. D. Symmons b. T. Wightman ................. 58 B. Wyatt c. C. Friebe b. T. Wightman ................... 5 W. Dowell lbw. b. T. Wightman ................... 2 D. McMeekin c. D. Symmons b. T. Wightman ................... 6 Extras ...................................... 8 Total ................................ 7/133 Bowling: P. Matheson 1/29, C. Eva 2/33, B. Castles 0/31, T. Wightman 4/19, G. Murphy 0/15.

• A GRADE DIVISION 2

Tigers change their losing stripes Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 13 - February 18 and 25 Home team Away Team Ground Umpire Grade A1 Imperials v OMK LSC E A. Jordan Inverloch v Glen Alvie I Turf G. Laird Won Workmens v Korumburra W Turf K. Lester Won Miners v Nerrena Won T. Rogers Grade A2 Foster v Koonwarra-RSL FGC M. Heenan MDU v Kilcunda-Bass Dumbalk L. White Leongatha Town v Poowong-Loch L Turf C. Salmon Fish Ck-Tarwin v Phillip Island Fish Ck J. Lea Grade B1 OMK v Imperials Outtrim B. Bek Phillip Island v Inverloch Cowes A. Roberts Glen Alvie v Won Workmens Glen Alvie P. Absolom Nerrena v Won Miners Nerrena B. Thomas Grade B2 Koonwarra-RSL v OMK Koon S. Lanyon Kilcunda-Bass v MDU Bass 1 N.A Poowong-Loch v Leongatha Town Loch G .

Wyatt Korumburra v MDU Koru A. Stride Grade C1 Leongatha Town v Kilcunda-Bass West C 1 N. A. Korumburra v Inverloch K.S.C N.A. Won Workmens v Phillip Island McM R M. Wishart Won Miners v Nerrena T.B.A B. Allan Grade C2 Phillip Island v Foster Won Workmens v OMK Kilcunda-Bass v Glen Alvie MDU Red v MDU Blue Koonwarra-RSL v Imperials

N. Haven N.A. Dalyston N.A. Bass 2 N.A Meeniyan N.A. MacKillop N.A

FOSTER has won its first A Grade match since returning to second division at the beginning of last season.

The Tigers knocked off Fish Creek-Tarwin, who are languishing at seventh place on the table, having troubles of their own.

A score of 213 looked competitive after week one, but in the end it was more than three times the score compiled by their opponents.

Captain Patrick Dower (3/15) and Jay Prain (3/10) were the bowling heroes.

With a lead of 153, Foster then enforced the follow-on, but a much more solid Fish Creek batting performance saw them untroubled, 3/156 at stumps.

MDU were unsuccessful in their attempt at an outright victory, with early rain not helping their cause.

Wet weather meant 18 overs were cut from the day’s play, and Town ended up scoring 4/144.

Mark ‘Icon’ LePage picked up two wickets but the Demons could not continue the rot.

Kilcunda-Bass will be breathing a sigh of relief.

They were in trouble at 5/86 chasing Poowong-Loch’s 198 before the rain came and washed out any chance of a loss. Russell Greaves (4/33) was the pick of the bowlers on the day.

Phillip Island have firmed themselves as the favourites for the A2 premiership once again, beating Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL comfortably on Saturday.

Eli Richards (92) and Mitchell Price (63) were the pick of the batsmen on the

day.

PHILLIP ISLAND d KOONWARRA-RSL 1st innings Koonwarra-RSL 132 1st innings Phillip Island E. Richards b. J. Kennedy .......... 92 M. Francis c. T. Davison b. S. Moore ............................... 4 M. Price lbw. b. B. Thomas .......................... 63 T. Hornsby c. B. Thomas b. J. Kennedy .......................... 43 A. Manteit c. B. Thomas b. T. Davison .......................... 18 L. Cleeland n.o. ............................. 8 S. Kirton n.o. ................................. 2 Extras ........................................... 18 Total .................................5/248(cc) Bowling: J. Kennedy 1/7, T. Davison 0/3, B. Moscript 0/1.

KILCUNDA-BASS drew POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch 198 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass P. Mohascy c. P. Dyer b. R. Greaves ............................ 4 A. Larcombe c. S. Jenkins b. R. Greaves .......................... 25 C. Hart c. S. Jenkins b. A. Jenkins ........................... 13 T. Miller c. D. Brown b. R. Greaves ............................ 0 S. Oates b. R. Greaves ................ 28 A. Shackelford n.o. ....................... 9 C. Davidson n.o............................. 1 Extras ............................................. 6 Total ......................................... 5/86 Bowling: A. Jenkins 1/30, R. Greaves 4/33, S. Jenkins 0/4, D. Brain 0/15.

FISH CREEK-TARWIN lt FOSTER 1st innings Foster 213 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin G. Watkins b. P. Dower............... 28 G. Webster c. N. Vening b. F. Griggs ............................... 0 N. Wilkins c. M. Lynch b. D. Clearihan-Jervies ............ 0 J. Law b. P. Dower ........................ 5 C. Fisher b. J. Prain ....................... 5 S. Rabbitt c. P. Dower b. J. Prain .................................. 2 H. Buckland ret. hurt..................... 2 D. Britton c. G. Tanner b. P. Dower ............................... 2 J. Flanders c. S. Westaway b. J. Prain .................................. 3 M. Van Boven n.o. ........................ 0 Extras ........................................... 13 Total ............................................ 60 Bowling: L. Toner 0/13, F. Griggs 1/13, J. Prain 3/10, D. Clearihan-Jervies 1/2, P. Dower 3/15.

2nd innings Fish Creek-Tarwin G. Watkins c. M. Lynch b. P. Dower ............................. 10 J. Law c. N. Vening b. J. Toner ............................... 44

Well bowled: Dean Williams sends down another spinner as Ilan Osman watches on.

G. Webster lbw. b. P. Dower ............................... 2 N. Wilkins n.o. ............................ 38 S. Rabbitt n.o. .............................. 43 Extras ........................................... 19 Total .......................................3/156 Bowling: D. Clearihan-Jervies 0/27, F. Griggs 0/31, P. Dower 2/24, J. Prain 0/17, G. Tanner 0/13, J. Toner 1/24, S. Chaseling 0/14.

MDU d TOWN 1st innings Town 98 1st innings MDU C. Le Page c. I. Hanks b. S. Clark ................................. 4 M. Le Page c. I. McCallum b. J. Burge............................... 89 C. Hoober c. C. Bruce b. J. Burge............................... 30 S. Arnup b. C. Bruce ..................... 8 S. McRae c. J. Schelling b. J. Bolge ............................... 22 M. Olden n.o. .............................. 22 W. Prosser n.o.............................. 37 Extras ............................................. 6 Total ............................. 5/218 (dec) Bowling: J. Schelling 0/55, S. Clark 1/78, J. Burge 2/39, M.

Borschman 0/16, C. Bruce 1/10, J. Bolge 1/19.

2nd innings Town I. McCallum lbw. b. M. Le Page ........................... 9 L. Hanks b. M. Le Page ................ 5 M. Borschman lbw. b. C. Le page .......................... 37 J. Withers n.o. .............................. 55 G. Paine b. ..................................... 5

C. Bruce n.o................................. n.o................................. 19 Extras ........................................... 14 Extras........................................... .................................4/144(cc) Totall .................................

4/144(cc) T. Harris 0/13 0/13, M M. Bowling: T Patching 0/6, M. Le Page 2/17, S. Arnup 0/23, J. Sinclair 0/17, C. Le Page 1/23, C. Hoober 1/11, S. McRae 0/14, R. Olden 0/9, M. Olden 0/2.

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Race brief: some 511 competitors line up for a race briefing prior to the start of the Channel Challenge race at San Remo on Saturday.

Winner: 16-year-old Ben Anderson won the 2012 San Remo Channel Challenge on Saturday.

Young gun wins Challenge SAN Remo’s 27th annual Channel Challenge attracted 511 competitors, and first

time competitor Ben Anderson, 16, of Cheltenham won the award-winning event

Lifesavers: Woolamai Beach Surf Life Savers Nick Ellis, Luke Plant and Alex Judd competed in the Channel Challenge event on the weekend and Luke placed second in the Local Senior Male section.

Melbourne come to town Tops: senior female and male Channel Challenge winners Millie Coote, Dromana and Sascha Bonderenko,Yarra Junction congratulated each other on their wins on Saturday. Sascha enjoys holidaying at his family’s holiday house at Rhyll and said he will be back to compete next year.

on Saturday.

Ben recorded the fastest time, 11.49 seconds for the 550metre swim and two kilometre run event, winning the Junior Male section and was awarded the overall winner after a nervous wait while times were checked.

Second fastest overall and second Junior Male was Nick McGuire with a time of 11.50sec and third overall and winner of the Senior Male section was Sascha Bondarenko with a time of 11:58.

Ventnor’s Jo Ablett was thrilled to see her niece Millie Coote of Dromana first female across the line with a time of 13.44sec, narrowly beating second place Senior Female and popular San Remo competitor Chloe Butt with a time of 13.52sec.

For the locals Tim Huille won the Local Senior

Male, Luke Plant was second and Chloe Butt was first in the Local Senior Female section.

Official starter of the event was Ken Smith, Bass MLA and Speaker of the Victorian Parliament, who got the race off to a good start and Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club volunteers worked hard all day making sure competitors were kept safe in and out of the water.

Morning rain didn’t dampen the carnival atmosphere in San Remo, and the sun shone for the main event, proudly sponsored by the San Remo and District Bendigo Community Bank.

A good crowd of spectators cheered on the competitors and enjoyed the all day market, fashion parade, hole-in-one, tugof-war, aerobics display and live bands.

On the ball: (front, from left) Tye Burns, Lauchie Mitchell, Jase Nichol, Madison Mitchell and Lou Armstrong from Powlett River Primary met with Jai Sheahan, Jordon Gysberts, Jack Fitzpatrick and Colin Garland from the Melbourne Football Club during a clinic on Monday.

Footy fan: young Demons fan Connor Richards met his hero, Melbourne co-captain Jack Trengrove at the Wonthaggi Bowls Club on Monday when the Demons were in town.

Winning style: Ben Anderson,16, crosses the line at the Channel Challenge event to claim first place in the overall event and top Junior Male competitor.

Girl power: from left Millie Coote and San Remo competitor Chloe Butt placed first and second in the Channel Challenge Senior Female section.

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Rain can’t stop Woolamai RAIN has once again cursed the Woolamai Races, but for the second time in a row it hasn’t been enough to stop racing.

Sir Brief, ridden by Caitlyn Jones and trained

by Bob Post, was the eventual winner of the annual Woolamai Cup. It fittingly held off Encroacher who finished second, while Initial Response placed third. There was a large crowd at the races despite the poor weather.

Woolamai race results Race

1

‘5

Blind’

Maiden Handicap 1008m $2500: 1st Spirit Eyes, jockey Courtney Pace, trainer Kellie Hill; 2nd Destined to Rock, 3rd Triliner.

Race 2 TS Constructions P/L Open Trophy Race Handicap 1008m $2500: 1st Saint Sha Rose, jockey Cory Jones, trainer Darren Magro. 2nd Just Jordie, 3rd Chicalosa.

Race 3 Phillip Island RSL Club Open Trophy Race Handicap 2308m $2500: 1st Logical Lad, jockey Cory Jones, trainer Jackson Pallot, 2nd Tuscany Lad, 3rd Wings on Track.

Race 4 Wonthaggi Workmens Club Trophy

Race Handicap 1608 m $2500: 1st Whenwegoingeast, jockey Adam Bodey, trainer Adam Bodey, 2nd Pellegrino, 3rd Cabernet King.

Race 5 Coldon Woolamai Cup Open Trophy Race Handicap 1708m $4000: 1st Sir Brief, jockey Caitlin Jones, trainer Bob Post, 2nd Encroacher, 3rd Initial Response.

Race 6 Heat 2 CRV/ VBA Picnic Racing Middle Distanct Series 1508m $2500: 1st La Petite Fille, jockey Adam Bodey, trainer John Kilgower, 2nd Delightful Girl, 3rd Diego De La Vega.

Taking home the cup: owner of the winning horse, Pat Post from Mt Gambier, celebrates the win with Sir Brief’s jockey Caitlin Jones.

Racing home: heavy rain didn’t dampen Race 5 at Woolamai, with 10 horses competing for the Coldon Woolamai Cup.

Ready to race: trainers Anthony Bolden and Jacki Collis from Woolamai prepare Be Proud for the final race of the day.

Familiar faces at Woolamai: Greg Oates, Keith Radford, David Smith, Ralph Macchio, Adrian Morant and Trevor Earl come to the cup every year from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Horsing around: Andrew Taylor from Woolamai with Clark Horse Seymour with Furbin, who raced earlier in the day.

Parklea sponsors: Michelle and David Joiner, Frank Bosco, Dominique Miot, Lester Trickey, Kate Kraft and David Hodge enjoyed the sponsor’s marquee for the day.

Single ladies make noise: Dave ‘Bubbles’ Williams from Glen Iris helped the girls celebrate a hen’s party thrown for Courtney McGill from Cowes.

Celebrating the cup: Leann Dakin and Rachael Bluhm from Woolamai organised the Woolamai Cup marquee at the races.

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