The Great Southern Star - February 18 2014

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Sizzling new station THANKS, thanks and thanks.

Wonthaggi CFA had three reasons to be grateful on Saturday, when the brigade welcomed a new fire station, heavy pumper and forward command vehicle.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Bushfire Response Kim Wells and Bass MLA Ken Smith completed the official duties, under the proud eye of brigade captain Kim O’Connor.

The captain said, “These premises now ensure we can house the vehicles that will help us to serve the community into the future.

“The new station also has a lot to offer for our members and for retaining and increasing membership.”

Mr Wells (left) hands over the keys for the new heavy pumper to Mr O’Connor.

Full report and more photos on page 2.

RATES REVAMP Winners and losers in shire shake-up

By Brad Lester POORER people will pay less for rates than the wealthy under a possible reform of rates in South Gippsland Shire.

Have your say: South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jim Fawcett and Cr Lorraine Brunt are calling for public feedback about the rates discussion paper.

Council may scrap the municipal charge – a blanket $343 fee payable by all ratepayers regardless of the value of their properties.

The change could see more than half of ratepayers receive a cheaper rates notice but the $6.2 million the charge raised could now be spread across ratepayers.

Before the municipal charge is removed: • base residential rates for properties valued at under $300,000 will drop by between $21 and $300, while rates for properties valued upwards of that will rise from $38 to $1121 for a home valued above $1 million; • most farmers will win, with a reduction in the differential rate proposed to 71 per cent of the residential rate, down from 90 per cent.

That will save farmers from $220 to $24 on their base rates. Farmers with properties valued at $3 million upwards will pay from $117 to $486 more in base rates;

• the differential rate for commercial and industrial properties will rise to 108 per cent, up from 100 per cent.

That will mean owners of commercial property worth $200,000 upwards will pay from $8 to $21,463 extra on their base rate.

Most increases will be below $1000, but 387 commercial ratepayers will pay from $301 to $71 less in base rates; and • industrial ratepayers with property worth more than $200,000 will pay from $11 to $3306 extra on their base rates.

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By Sarah Vella A NEW fire station, heavy pumper and forward command

vehicle will increase the capacity of Wonthaggi volunteer fire fighters to protect their community.

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Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Bushfire Response Kim Wells was joined by Bass MLA Ken Smith in Wonthaggi on Saturday, to officially open the town’s new station and to hand over the keys for the brigade’s new Scania type four heavy pumper.

“This new fire station is impressive by any standard and I congratulate the efforts of the CFA, with the support of the community and local businesses in contributing to the $2.8 million project,” Mr Wells said.

“I truly believe the spirit of community protection that was around back in 1910 – when Wonthaggi’s first fire brigade was formed – remains strong with CFA members today.

“This project is testament to the partnership between the State Government and Bass Coast Shire Council working together with the CFA to deliver a vital piece of infrastructure for the local community.”

Wonthaggi brigade captain Kim O’Connor said the project would not have been possible without the support of council.

“This premises now ensures we can house the vehicles that will help us to serve the community into the future,” he said.

“The new station also has a lot to offer for our members and for retaining and increasing membership.”

Mr O’Connor said the Wonthaggi brigade currently has 45 active members and six vehicles, three of which were purchased by the brigade.

Mr Wells said the

heavy pumper has been redeployed from Ballarat City CFA to assist with community protection in Wonthaggi and surrounding districts.

“The pumper has greater pumping capacity than the truck previously used by the Wonthaggi brigade, and extra breathing apparatuses which allows for quicker deployment into structure fires,” he said.

The old pumper will be refurbished and later used by other CFA brigades.

Mr Smith also presented the keys to a new $60,000 forward command 4WD wagon to the Wonthaggi brigade.

“The forward command vehicle was part funded by a $40,000 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program grant and will provide an enormous benefit to the Wonthaggi fire brigade in responding to emergencies,” Mr Wells said.

“We are proud to sup-

port the emergency services with the tools and resources they need to do their job.

“Members of the Wonthaggi fire station have been involved in

assisting the firefighting effort in Hazlewood and Gippsland.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to particularly thank the firefighters who have been working

extremely hard throughout this fire season. Their efforts are to be commended.

“Volunteers are the backbone of our emergency response.”

Life member: Ugo Andrighetto, his grandson Joel Pendlington and Jackson O’Connor were enjoying the opening on Saturday. Joel and Jackson are members of the Wonthaggi brigade.

Open up: Bass MLA Ken Smith, Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Bushfire Response Kim Wells and Wonthaggi brigade captain Kim O’Connor officially opened the new CFA station on Saturday.

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Vehicle handover: Bass MLA Ken Smith gives Damien O’Connor from the Wonthaggi brigade the keys to the new forward command vehicle.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - PAGE 3

Vandals hit greens

By Tayla Kershaw THE Leongatha Bowls Club was attacked twice over the weekend.

Vandals threw rocks and gravel onto the green on Saturday, prompting volunteers to clean up on Sunday.

When club member Eric Thompson left at 7pm Sunday, the green was clean.

However, when he returned at 8am Monday, he was dismayed to find vandals had cracked the security code on the gate and thrown more rocks

and gravel onto the green.

Some rocks had been thrown from over the fence. Others were from the garden areas surrounding the green.

“It’s a bit disappointing. We are fortunate it’s not a grass green,” Mr Thompson said.

“We wouldn’t have been able to use a vacuum on a grass green and it could have very well been ruined.”

The crime happened in broad daylight, but the offenders were not caught.

Leongatha Police are investigating.

This is not the first time the bowls club has

suffered vandalism. A few years ago, vandals used masonry from across the road to put holes in the ground.

If it weren’t for the appreciated help of volunteers, the bowls club would have been looking at a $3000 bill.

“It is getting out of hand. We may find ourselves at the point where we need security cameras,” Mr Thompson said.

For now, the impact of the vandalism is a huge inconvenience on the bowls club. It took eight volunteers to clean the mess on Sunday and two more had to dedicate their morning yesterday.

Roads repair promise

By Brad Lester

FIX OUR ROADS

The pledge came after council last week released the findings of its Repairing our Roads survey, which received more than 800 responses.

Raymond Paterson, VicRoads regional director, said, “VicRoads will collaborate with council in relation to the findings of the survey.”

The responses confirmed roads requiring most urgent attention were the busiest traffic routes.

VicRoads managed roads attracted 79 per cent of responses, council roads 14 per cent and others identified as unknown or not in South Gippsland, seven per cent.

Respondents specified repairing potholes, improving the road surface condition and increasing preventative maintenance

as areas requiring the most attention.

“Some of the preliminary summary results can now be viewed on our website,” mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said.

“Residents are frustrated and naturally concerned for their safety and council will use this study to support our ongoing advocacy to seek further funding for improvements.

“Our local member Peter Ryan has fought hard for South Gippsland and has indeed secured significant funding, but the sheer magnitude of the problem means much more is required to return the roads to

Salvos cash theft GEOFFREY Clarkson was found to have embezzled $9000 from the Salvation Army, at the Korumburra Magistrates Court last Thursday.

The Leongatha man was employed with the Salvation Army when he took to altering phone bills to obtain welfare cheques.

He had been altering documents from client applications and created false documentation to pay for his personal phone bills.

The phone bill fraud robbed the Salvation Army of $6000.

The 40 year old also used non approved, non interest loans from the Salvation Army to buy personal property such as a lawn mower to the value of $2800, as well as other electrical equipment.

He was convicted on one charge of false documentation and two charges of obtaining property by deception.

The court sentenced Mr Clarkson to six months’ imprisonment but he appealed the sentence.

The sentence will be renegotiated at a later date.

an acceptable safety standard.”

“Our road crews are working at maximum capacity to repair the roads during this dry period, but with budgetary constraints it is not possible to do all the intensive rehabilitation works that are often required, so some repairs fail.

Extra funding would allow us to do more rehabilitation to reset the roads’ foundations.”

Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan responded to the survey by saying the government has committed more than $6 million

Barry Road.”

Mr Ryan said an overtaking lane on the Strzelecki Highway near Stubbers Lane was being constructed, and five separate sites on the highway between Leongatha and Delburn would be resurfaced.

“I recognise there is a lot of work to do and there is no quick fix, but after years of neglect by the Labor Government we are working to improve our roads.”

The survey results can be viewed on www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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Berrys Creek cheese keeps on winning THERE is a new big cheese in town, with Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese taking out the Champion Cheese of Show at the prestigious Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show.

Tasting fine: Barry Charlton and Cheryl Hulls of Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese have won yet again. They are pictured celebrating their success last year at the 2013 Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show.

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Barry Charlton and Cheryl Hulls from the Poowong cheese producer took out the coveted championship trophy for their blue sheep’s milk

Hello Anglicare ANGLICARE Victoria has responded to community need in the Gippsland area, with a new office opening in Leongatha last Wednesday.

The agency’s regional director for Gippsland, Jane Anderson, said the new space will allow staff to work closer with the local community groups, including specific programs targeting specific local issues.

“Yaail Lung Dardee, for example, is a fantastic program that works to support and strengthen family relationships,” she said.

“We knew there was a need there. We just had to find a physical space to get Yaail Lung Dardee - and other critical programs – happening in Leongatha.”

The office was opened by the Anglican Bishop of Gippsland, John McIntyre, and Anglicare Victoria’s CEO, Paul McDonald.

Mr McDonald said the new building provides improved staff facilities and offers better access for the community with meeting rooms that are comfortable and child

friendly.

“The new building has also been necessary to allow for expansion of programs, such as Yaail Lung Dardee Stronger Families.

Yaail Lung Dardee provides flexible and appropriate assistance to families where child protection has concerns about the safety of children,” he said.

“The program staff assist to reunify children with their families and help families to learn new skills and stay together successfully.”

Yaail Lung Dardee is a partnership between the Department of Human Services, Anglicare Victoria, Ramahyuck and District Aboriginal Corporation, Quantum Support Services, Berry Street Take Two and Queen Elizabeth Centre.

The new office will continue to offer current services of integrated family services, in partnership with Uniting Care, Berry Street, Bass Coast Regional Health and DHS; Families First; financial counselling, no interest loan scheme and home based care.

cheese.

The cheese making duo had a hugely successful year, also taking home the Australian Cheeseboard Perpetual Trophy for their Mossvale Blue and Champion Sheep, Goat and Buffalo Milk Product for their blue sheep’s milk cheese, Charlton’s Choice.

Chairman of judges, Russell Smith, was delighted with the high standard of entries across the competition with 23 trophies, 123 gold medals and 422 silver medals awarded over four days of judging.

“We awarded 36 more gold medals and 82 more silver medals this year in comparison to 2013, with around 60 per cent of exhibitors receiving a medal,” Mr Smith said.

“The quality across the non-bovine cheese classes was outstanding so it came as no surprise the champion cheese went to a blue sheep’s cheese made by Barry Charlton.

When it comes to quality, he is the most consistent blue cheesemaker in Australia.

“Other highlights this year included our first Labneh class, with three gold medals awarded from 11 entries.

“Labneh is a strained

yoghurt with a cheese like consistency. We introduced this class to reflect the growing consumer interest in this emerging cheese.”

Five cheeses were selected for the highly coveted Australian Cheeseboard Chair of the Royal Agricultural Society’s Dairy Produce Committee, Gary Reid, commended the judging panel for working its way through 833 entries at this year’s show.

“We have an exceptional judging panel, made up of 33 experienced industry professionals, including consultants, retailers and educators,” Mr Reid.

“Every second year, we bring out an international judge and it was wonderful to have cheese and dairy expert Dr Mark Johnson from the Wisconsin Centre for Dairy Research, to share his knowledge in assessing this year’s entries.

“Winning a Sydney Royal medal gives food producers the opportunity to brand their product with a prestigious gold or silver medal, something cheese and dairy lovers can look for when purchasing their products to distinguish those medalwinning products from the rest.”

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New life for ’Gatha icon

By Jacob de Kunder

THE owner of the Knight’s Garage, formerly Henrietta’s in Leongatha’s Bair Street is days away from signing a contract to begin reconstruction of the building.

This comes after the building was ravaged by fire in June 2010.

Site owner Tony Westaway is excited the process will be underway soon.

“We are just waiting to sign a few things; there are a couple of legislative hoops to jump through but soon that will be done,” he said.

“We are essentially rebuilding what was there but there will be a new shop accessed from the back in the little courtyard area.

“It will have some frontage to Hyland Place there as well, but it’s a lot smaller and the big shop will be accessed from Hyland Place as well.”

The building will be able to be leased by two tenants, but Mr Westaway said he is open to someone leasing the whole building.

The Knight’s Garage facade will be kept in the new development and is currently the only standing part of the previous structure that was hit by fire.

“The facade doesn’t have to stay but I want to

keep it there,” Mr Westaway said.

“My grandfather built all that; there is no incentive to keep it by anyone else that’s for sure.

“It’s a unique thing to

have that shop front set back from the street as well, which was another reason I wanted to keep it.”

With three and a half years passing since the building burnt down, Mr

CONSTRUCTION of the new Leongatha fire station will start before the end of this month.

As part of the project, a traffic light will be used to halt vehicles on Bair Street during callouts.

Traffic lights are just one improvement VicRoads requires the Country Fire Authority (CFA) to make on the road outside their new site.

“As part of the planning process and application process, VicRoads stipulated certain traffic management requirements,” Leongatha CFA captain Tristan MortonPedersen said.

“The CFA will be spending a considerable amount of money to upgrade the traffic signage in the main street as well as to install traffic lights out the front of the station.”

The traffic lights will be operated from within the fire station and will only turn red when tankers need to drive in or out.

Traffic warning signals and signs on the south side of the bridge will warn drivers entering the CBD they are approaching a fire station.

Mr Morton-Pedersen said the southern end of Bair Street is currently congested and dangerous, with several streets intersecting, a service station and no pedestrian crossing.

“When the matter was at VCAT, VCAT accepted findings of the various traffic management experts that the station will actually improve traffic safety in the main street,” he said.

“By upgrading the intersection and the median strip, it will be a net safety improvement.”

Initially South Gippsland Shire Council rejected the

CFA’s application to build on the Bair Street site.

The CFA appealed to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), who overturned council’s decision.

The process took two years.

“The brigade was frustrated at the time when council rejected the application,” Mr Morton-Pedersen said.

He felt council had pandered to objectors to the fire station’s location.

“There were a lot of objectors speculating on various issues and VCAT made it clear most of those issues were baseless or groundless, had no merit,” Mr Morton-Pedersen said.

“We were confident at all times VCAT would overturn the decision.”

He felt councillors must also have known the decision would be overturned.

He said the only result of council’s decision was to delay progress of the fire station by six months and waste taxpayers’ money.

The CFA has closed the tender process and chosen a local builder to undertake the job.

Contracts are being finalised and the builder will be announced soon.

Construction will take approximately six months.

“We certainly hope to be in there by spring,” Mr Morton-Pedersen said.

“The contract cost to build the station hasn’t been made public at this stage but CFA estimates the total cost to acquire and build the station to be two or two and a half million dollars.

“The builder is a local builder so the money being spent by the State Government on the station will stay local and stay in the town.”

Back single families: Broadbent MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent wants welfare cuts to sole parent families overturned.

He told Federal Parliament last Wednesday too many Australian children were getting by on “meagre rations of food and lots of hope”.

Under a policy introduced by former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, about 84,000 single parents – mostly women – stop receiving sole parent benefits when their youngest child turns eight and are instead moved to the lesser Newstart Allowance (dole).

“For most children in Australia an eighth birthday is a milestone worth celebrating —a day of gifts, cakes, ice cream and laughter, a day when you are special; a day when all the bright prospects of life are still before you,” Mr Broadbent said.

“But, sadly, there is a legion of children in this country for whom the eighth birthday is something quite different— a day when dreams are put on hold, a day when the poverty slide becomes even steeper.

“The youngest children of sole parents forced onto the Newstart allowance know Mum or Dad will have to fight even harder to survive. They know when they turn eight the family will lose up to $110 a week despite the daily grind that poverty brings.”

Mr Broadbent labelled the cuts made by the previous government “legislated disadvantage”.

“The children of the poor are acutely aware of the social stigma of poverty. They are acutely aware of what it means to wear the wrong clothes, to miss out on meals, to shrink their dreams to fit their circumstances, to hope for less than other kids,” he said.

“These children are equally our future, yet we seem to continually say to them, ‘Never mind the children’.

to do things on energy in the building and a couple of things before you get a building surveyor.

“I wanted to get it all in place prior to Christmas but we have had these hiccups,

but now we should have it in place in the next week or so.”

With a builder set to be announced in the coming days, construction at the site should not be far away.

Coming soon: the proposed plans for a rebuild at the Knights Garage/former Henrietta’s site.

CFA station work to start

By Laura Gibb

Westaway is happy progress is underway.

“I am more than happy to get it sorted out,” he said.

“But these last couple of things are making it difficult because you have

“There are 15,610 sole parent households in the electorate of McMillan, my electorate, with many at risk of or already living in poverty. In McMillan households, the financial picture is often bleak, with 29.3 per cent scrounging together a gross weekly income of $600.”

Mr Broadbent said last year there were 600,000 Australian children living in poverty, 300,000 from sole parent families.

“I made a solemn promise to the people of my electorate to work in their best interests. I made a solemn promise to myself that I would call out injustice against children and fight to ensure none are forced to live in poverty because of decisions made in this House,” he said.

Shaving not so hair raising

By Tayla Kershaw THE Leukaemia Foundation is on the lookout for valiant participants to be brave and shave this March.

Wonthaggi’s Mark Brain will be shaving his mohawk at the Wonthaggi YMCA on March 15.

So far he has raised $710 for the charity from friends and family over the past few weeks. His goal is to reach $10,000.

The now 19 year old was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in November 2012.

He had several rounds of chemo following the diagnosis. However, he suffered an allergic reaction to the medication and needed a stem cell transplant from his sister in 2013.

Mark feels it went well considering the possible outcome and is now in remission.

“I have regular blood tests and checkups but it’s good to be home and healthy,” he said.

Before he became sick, Mark was very much into fitness and visited a gym five or six times a week.

In between rounds of

chemo, there was a small gym at his accommodation for him but now he is right back into it.

“I could only do one or two days a week,” Mark said.

“Now I’m back to five days as of a month ago and it feels excellent.

You know you’re getting healthy again when you have the energy.”

His family and friends were all supportive right through his treatment, with friends from Camberwell and Sydney coming to see him.

Now it’s his turn to show support for the people who helped him through his illness.

The money raised from people shaving or colouring their hair goes towards continued research for cures and to support families.

The World’s Greatest Shave is the Leukaemia Foundation’s biggest fundraiser. It receives no government funding and relies solely on community support.

Private events are registered and listed on the World’s Greatest Shave website, for those who wish to donate.

Mark’s event is registered and he is also contactable on 0417 561 620.

All donations to the cause are welcomed.

New look: Wonthaggi’s Mark Brain will be shaving his head for the World’s Greatest Shave on March 15.

Better deal: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent wants more support for single parent families.

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Happy birthday Toora FIFTEEN years on, the Toora and District Community Bank continues to give to the community.

The bank celebrated its 15th birthday dinner at the Toora Bowls Club recently.

More than 70 people attended, among them original contributors who raised the capital to start the bank, Promontory District Finance Group Ltd Board (past and present), past and present staff, as well as Bendigo and Adelaide Bank representatives.

VIP for the evening was Russell Jenkins from the Bendigo and

Left, Magic milestone: Norm Davidson and John Stone, both past bank managers, and Allison Drury, current bank manager, cut the cake to mark 15 years of the Toora and District Community Bank.

Adelaide Bank, one of the original people who developed the concept of community banking.

Rob Liley, Promontory District Finance Group Ltd chairman, was MC for the evening.

He spoke of ‘from little things, big things grow’ and that he is constantly amazed by the passion behind community banking.

Cr Jeanette Harding, deputy mayor of South Gippsland Shire Council, spoke of the hardship of the early days when the ‘big four banks’ were closing branches throughout regional Australia.

The bank began when current Toora newsagent Irene Spooner found a newspaper article about a new style of banking – community banking -, and she and Cr Harding pursued the concept for Toora.

Cr Harding said Toora was the sixth community bank to open and the Bendigo Adelaide Bank is about to open its 300th community bank branch.

Promontory District Finance

Group director Llew Vale said the bank’s first profit was made in year four, and since then, the banks has grown to open a branch at Foster and now an agency at Meeniyan.

He said 80 per cent of the bank’s profits go back into the community and staff go beyond to help customers, and undertake community and volunteer work.

Mr Vale said Promontory District Finance Group Ltd had signed on for another 15 years’ franchise.

Mr Jenkins said the bank ‘took a punt on Toora’ as the bank did not have enough capital to start a bank the traditional way and also because the feasibility study was against them.

The night was capped off by a beautiful cake baked and decorated

by Promontory District Finance Group Ltd secretary Irmela McIntyre.

Norm Davidson and John Stone, both past bank managers, and Allison Drury, current bank manager, cut the cake.

Farmers’ market on this Sunday

Powerlines spark fires

By Tayla Kershaw A FIRE broke out in Meeniyan after a tree branch snapped a power line on February 9.

The grass fire started at around 1pm on the Meeniyan Promontory Road near the Geale Street intersection. The spark from the powerline ignited the nearby grass paddock and trees.

A small section of grass, trees and shrubs were burnt. No properties were damaged.

The fire was put out and contained

within half an hour.

CFA units including Meeniyan, Dumbalk and Nerrena attended the scene.

A powerline broke in Yanakie and caused a second minor fire on Wednesday.

The fire was easily contained and only burnt a small area of grass beneath where the powerline had broken.

A third minor incident was caused by a powerline in Fish Creek the following morning.

Sparks were caused by a transformer on Samman Road. This was contained within a few minutes.

Free feed for teens UNITINGCARE Gippsland and Youth Connections will be running a free youth barbecue for all young people aged 13-19 years old in Korumburra and Foster.

The youth barbecue will provide young people in these areas an opportunity to come along for a free sausage, and participate in an informal game of soccer with friends and other young people from their area.

The youth barbecue will be held from 3.30pm-5pm at the Skate Park in Korumburra on Mondays from February 17 to April 14, and at Pearl Park in Foster on Thursdays from February 20 to April 10.

THE Inverloch Community Farmers Market offers great local produce.

As the only accredited market in Inverloch, the market is certified by the Victorian Farmers’ Market Association, meaning customers are buying local produce grown or made by a Gippsland farmer. Market manager Hannah Quilford said, “One of my favourite things to do at the market is talk to the stallholders about how they make their products; it’s an experience you just don’t get when you buy of the shelf.

“One of my fondest memories of the market was hearing one of our local cheesemakers tell me he knows all of his animals by name. I love this and it makes me smile every time I eat this product!”

The next market will be on Sunday, February 23 from 8am-1pm at The Glade and the Wonthaggi Woodturners Club will be there with some great demonstrations and a display of some of the wonderful things they make.

They will also be holding a raffle in the hope to raise some money for new equipment at the club. The Wonthaggi Woodturners Club attended the Inverloch Community Farmers’ Market in September last year, and was extremely popular. Children found their live demonstrations entertaining.

Of course at the Inverloch Community Farmers’ Market you can expect to find all of the regular stallholders with a wide range of delicious products.

Fire appeal A LOCAL appeal has been launched to help farmers affected by devastating bushfires across Victoria.

South Gippsland farmers are being urged to take on a small number of cattle (minimum of five) to help farmers affected by fire, given many lost pastures to the flames.

If you can help, phone Damien Minogue on 0427 507 369.

Spinning delights: the Wonthaggi Woodturners Club bedazzled onlookers at a previous Inverloch Community Farmers’ Market.

Winners and losers in shire shake-up Continued from page 1.

One industrial ratepayer – which council did not wish to disclose due to privacy – will pay $60,150 extra.

The figures are part of the discussion paper Rating Strategy 2014-2018 released for public consultation by council last Thursday. The draft plan was prepared by a committee of councillors and community representatives, and is yet to be adopted by council.

Cr Don Hill, who campaigned for election to council on the back of reducing farm rates, initiated the review.

“This is a win for fairness because the municipal charge is a very, very regressive tax which imposes a significant rise on the lower value properties compared to what the others should be paying, and by removing this, 55 per cent of all residents in the shire will get a reduced rates notice,” he said.

“It is a significant reform by removing that. In the past, it had the effect of making the poorer ratepayers subsidise

the wealthier ratepayers.”

Cr Hill said farmers deserved rate relief and said Victorian Government rating guidelines released late last year called on councils to address rating equity.

Gordon Vagg, president of the South Gippsland branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation, said most farmers are disappointed with the current rating system.

“We have been going backwards for years and they keep putting the value of the farm up when they value revalue their rates but we’re not making much money,” the Leongatha South farmer said.

“I know of one farmer whose rates went up 100 per cent in 10 years.”

Asked whether other ratepayers would unfairly shoulder the burden now carried by farmers, Cr Hill said others’ rates would be reduced by removing the municipal charge.

“There were people who had their

rates bill double with the addition of the municipal charge,” he said.

Although the base commercial rate will rise, Cr Hill said 40 per cent of commercial ratepayers would receive a cheaper bill without the municipal charge.

But Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Peter Watchorn is concerned.

He was part of the review steering committee initially and said any extra burden on business people was “not too good”.

“These are all costs we have to wear on the bottom line and a lot of shops are vacant at the moment,” he said.

“Businesses are feeling it and we need to keep swimming, and having higher rates does not help that.”

Mr Watchorn said rates were already high in the shire and the higher rates could deter new businesses from establishing here.

“They might say we might as well go to the other council and setup, and

that is of concern,” he said.

Cr Hill, a member of the steering committee that established the review, said committee members were unanimous in the support of scrapping the municipal charge, but were not united over the extent of changes to differential rates.

Owners of vacant land can expect their bills to rise by 50 per cent to encourage them to develop.

“We have a problem in the shire with hoarding of land for speculative purposes so the idea of a rate rise on this properties is as an incentive to build on them,” Cr Hill said.

Mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said this was first time council had given the community a “meaningful opportunity” to work on rates.

He said the proposal would not please everyone.

“There are significant winners from the proposal and there are significant losers, and I think we need to learn

from everyone,” he said.

The rates issue is expected to be a topic of discussion at a meeting of the South Gippsland branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation at the Meeniyan Hotel tonight (Tuesday).

Council CEO Tim Tamlin said the process so far already met many points raised in a Victorian Auditor General’s report tabled in Parliament last year on rating practices in local government.

The Rating Strategy Review Steering Committee comprised: mayor Cr Fawcett, Cr Hill, Cr Lorraine Brunt, John McKay, Lynn Atkinson, Malcolm Davies, Brian Hoskins, Sheryl Bruce, Keith Brydon and Mr Watchorn.

The group met 80 times between November 2013 and February 2014.

Council will accept comment until 5pm, March 10. ►Have your say by writing a letter to the editor c/o The Star, 36 McCartin Street, Leongatha, 3953 or by email: news@thestar.com.au

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - PAGE 7

Petition scratched

By Tayla Kershaw

BASS Coast Shire Council has discredited 400 signatures found in a petition opposing council’s dog beach ban trial at Inverloch, claiming they were doubled up.

Of the 2000 signatures gained, council said 400 were replicated and so the true final figure was about 1600, frustrating dog owners.

The petition was distributed in both local vets, Foodworks, the newsagency, the Esplanade Hotel, the BP service station and in three locations in Wonthaggi, leading to people signing multiple copies.

The online petition led by Patricia Saultry on change.org is still going strong with up to 780 signatures.

“This matter is dividing a community that was previously harmonious, friendly and a safe environment in which to live and the Bass Coast Shire Council is directly affecting this change,” Ms Saultry said.

“There appears to be no credible evidence over the past number of years dog owners have not been responsible owners.”

Dog owners are eagerly awaiting tomorrow’s (Wednesday’s) council meeting, when councillors will consider two petitions opposing the ban trial.

Ms Saultry believed the meeting was a terrific opportunity for council to listen to possible resolutions.

“It is an opportunity to show positive leadership and improve the quality of life for all residents, not just the vocal minority,” she said.

However, other residents do not expect the change they desire.

“Council will stick to its guns right through until May,” Inverloch dog owner Robert Scott said.

Most dog walkers were perfectly happy with the off leash laws and were taken aback when the 9am to 6pm dog trial was put in place.

This is what they wish to scrap, but there is also some angst aimed at the shortened off leash areas.

A specific off leash area is a small stretch of beach from Grandview to Cuttriss Street. The area was shortened to protect bird life in Screw Creek and to make room for holidaymakers at the caravan park.

“We urge councillors to have a look at the beach,” Mr Scott said.

“We don’t have exotic bird life and most holidaymakers aren’t down the beach so early in the morning.”

The medical effects are beginning to show as well.

Mr Scott said he knew of

older women becoming stressed by the dog ban.

“I looked up the beyondblue (depression initiative) website and they suggest dog walking as a form of exercise. It also specifies the beach is the best place to relieve stress,” the dog owner said.

Ms Saultry said obesity, diabetes, depression and heart disease can be addressed by regular exercise, including walking dogs.

The community believes council’s law will deter dog ownership and

cause a decrease in motivation.

It’s not just the owners who can be affected. Local vets say dogs can become anxious, are inclined to be destructive and try to escape, their socialisation stops, they gain weight, and in some cases become depressed.

“We feel totally lost with council,” Mr Scott said.

“We all hope to see change in February but probably won’t see much until the May review.”

Summers trial rescheduled

Harmless: Inverloch’s Robert Scott is the owner of Lucy, who is loved both on and off the beach.

The trial was adjourned and will be heard at a later date.

The ex football and, basketball and cricket coach was charged with child pornography offences in June last year.

Summers was bailed on the condition he would live away from South Gippsland and would not attend junior

sporting events.

Though more incidents allegedly occurred in the Pakenham area last August, his trial in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court will only consider charges from South Gippsland.

These original charges include blackmail, possession of child pornography and grooming.

The 20 year old is rescheduled to appear before the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court on March 20.

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Leongatha backs Constable Blake THE community is banding together to support Constable Varli Blake.

Noticeboard PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Wed, 19 February Bookings for speaking times essential Ph 5662 9222 12.15pm - Hearing of Local Laws 1 & 2 Review Submissions 1.45pm - Ride Share Project Update 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 18/02) Wed, 26 February 10.00am ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wed, 26 February – 2.00pm 1. Quarterly Performance Report- Dec 2013 2. Councillor Expenditure Report - Dec 2013 3. Report on Assembly of Councillors - Dec/Jan 4. Councillor Discretionary Fund Allocation Report 5. Documents/contracts under CEO delegation - Dec /Jan 6. Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve Master Plan 7. Land transfer to Council & lease to Kongwak community group 8. PSA C92 - Volunteer heritage overlay, Jeetho & others 9. Gray Street, Leongatha - initiation of special charge scheme 10. Lease to Corner Inlet Motorcycle Club 11. Strategic review of land holdings project 12. PSA C97 - rezoning and development plan overlays at Nyora 13. Draft Nyora Community Infrastructure Plan 14. PSA C93 - Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan 15. Coal Creek – proposed relocation of sustainability ventures 16. PSA C80 'safe, healthy & active communities' adoption 17. 2014/15 Financial Strategy 18. Revocation Roadside Memorials Policy 19. School Bus Shelters Policy 20. Closed session - contractual matter # PSA=Planning Scheme Amendment

A fundraising auction night will be held at Leongatha Memorial Hall on March 15, courtesy of the Varli Blake Family Appeal.

The night will begin at 7.30pm and tickets are $30 each. Everyone is welcome to bring their own drinks and nibbles.

Constable Blake was seriously injured in an explosion in Melbourne while on duty with Victoria Police in January.

She is now in the Burns Unit at the Alfred Hospital with substantial injuries.

She faces a lengthy rehabilitation process.

Constable Blake has been a beloved member of the Leongatha community her whole life. She attended St Laurence’s Primary School and Leongatha Secondary College.

She also worked as a dental nurse in Foster and Richmond, and was involved with Wonthaggi Police. A lot of people know her family and siblings well.

The Varli Blake Family Appeal aims to relieve some of the financial pressure experienced by Constable Blake’s immediate family as they juggle work commitments in South Gippsland and supporting Constable Blake through her rehabilitation.

“We have already been incredibly overwhelmed by the support from far and wide,” family appeal organiser Karen Wynne said.

“Varli has had many gifts and messages of hope sent to her.”

The community is asked to donate items, goods and services for the auction.

For more details contact Karen Wynne on 0439 025 933, Julie Bloch on 0409 967 445, Kristy Stephens on 0419 860 423, or Kellie Thomas on 0438 647 449.

Donations may also go to varliblakefamilyappeal@hotmail.com.

The Varli Blake Family Appeal has planned more events to be announced at a later date, including a sportsman night in Meeniyan.

Top left, Please support: Constable Varli Blake was seriously injured in an explosion in Melbourne last month.

POLICE BRIEFS Leongatha collision A MOTORCYCLE and a car collided in Hassett Street, Leongatha, on Wednesday.

The car was turning right into A’Beckett Street when the motorcyclist attempted to overtake.

The motorcycle hit the driver’s side, causing extensive damage to the motorcycle.

The car was towed with moderate damage.

The 31 year old Leongatha motorcyclist was conveyed to Leongatha Hospital by ambulance.

He was checked for minor injuries and was not admitted.

The 42 year old Lang Lang driver was not injured.

Tractor stolen A TRACTOR was stolen over the weekend.

An unknown offender entered a neighbouring yard to Gendore Tractors and Machinery, Leongatha, between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning.

The offender cut through the boundary fence and chains to a gate to steal the tractor.

The tractor appears to have been rolled out of yard by the offender.

Bass Coast CIU is looking for anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

Man arrested A MOTORBIKE was stolen in Mirboo North late Wednesday night.

The offender had been reported walking along the Strzelecki Highway with a

cane cutter the same afternoon.

He was caught on Sunday by police who recognised the description of the motorbike and the man.

The 25 year old will be charged with the burglary and with the possession of a controlled weapon.

Pharmacy robbed AN offender attempted to tamper with the alarm at the Foster Pharmacy before forcing a window and gaining entry on Sunday morning.

Once inside, the offender took medication. The offender is still unknown.

Mirboo North stalker A MIRBOO North man was charged for stalking and breaching intervention on Wednesday.

The 34 year old received a suspended sentence.

He was remanded overnight.

Victim stabbed A WONTHAGGI man was stabbed in the shoulder and hand at 3.15am last Tuesday (February 11).

A 28 year woman approached his home and knocked on the window until the victim was woken.

He went to investigate the source of the noise and the offender was observed walking away and yelling obscenities.

She returned 15 minutes later and knocked on the door.

The 27 year old victim answered the door and was

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it devastates.

2013-2014 RATING STRATEGY DISCUSSION PAPERON PUBLIC EXHIBITION Ratepayers are invited to submit comments on the Rating Strategy 2014-2018 Discussion paper presented to Council on Thurs 13 February. The committee (incl. 7 community members) was convened last year to review Council's differential rating system. The paper and online survey can be viewed at Council, local libraries and www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au Submissions to Council (Private Bag 4 Leongatha 3953 or Council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au) will be accepted up until 5pm 10 March. Enquiries: 5662 9200 Planning and Environment Act 1987 SOUTH GIPPSLAND PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Approval of Amendment C85 The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C85 to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Government Gazette (13 February 2014).The Amendment implements the key recommendations of the Leongatha CBD Parking Strategy including introduction of the Parking Overlay and removal of the content of Clause 22.03 (Local Policy – Car Parking).A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge at www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection and at South Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith St, Leongatha.

COUNCIL ROADWORKS THIS WEEK Bruce St, Leongatha Resealing Couper St, Mirboo North Resealing Darlimurla/Mirboo/Koorooman Rd maintenance Eldon Court, Mirboo Nth Resealing Fish Ck/Waratah Nth/Yanakie Rd maintenance Goads Rd, Dumbalk Nth Bridge work Josephine Crescent, Mirboo Nth Resealing Laura Rise, Mirboo Nth Resealing Mardan Rd, Mardan Resealing Old Korumburra Rd, Leongatha Drainage Old Leongatha Rd, Kardella Sth Drainage Tamarama Close, Tarwin Lower Resealing Whitelaws Track, Foster Nth Drainage Wood Ct, Yanakie Resealing

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stabbed with an unknown weapon.

The offender fled the scene. She was later arrested, charged and remanded in custody, awaiting court.

The victim was treated with non life threatening injuries.

Fined for speeding TWO speeding tickets were handed out at Wilsons Promontory National Park at 6pm on Sunday.

A 57 year old man from New South Wales was doing 101km/h in an 80km/h zone.

A 27 year old woman from Braybrook was caught travelling at 96km/h in the same zone.

Both received a $289 fine and three demerit points.

Over the limit SEVERAL members of the Foster community observed a driver travelling all over the road on Saturday.

Police received assistance from witnesses and intercepted the 58 year old in Stony Creek.

A positive roadside test for alcohol was given and he was taken to Foster Police Station.

A further test was given and the Flemington man blew .165.

His licence was cancelled and he will attend court.

Missing bowls jacks BOWL jacks, and white and yellow ring markers were stolen from the Wonthaggi Bowls Club.

The offender entered the rear yard of the club overnight between February 13 and 14.

Police are investigating.

Hoon driving MIRBOO North Police are appreciative for the public efforts to stop hoon driving.

However, they would like to remind the community to call in as the reckless behaviour occurs.

If the station is unattended, officers are likely to be on patrol and someone will attended the scene if it is warranted.

Report the crime straightaway even if the station is unmanned.

Ford Focus seized A TURBO charged Ford Focus was intercepted in Grantville after being checked on radar at 185 kilometres per hour in a 100 kilometres per hour zone on Friday.

Bushfire arson is a crime. It can kill or injure people.

It devastates communities and lives. That’s why it carries a penalty of up to 25 years in prison.

Up to half of all bushfires in Australia are deliberately lit, wasting critical emergency resources and putting lives and property at risk.

Victoria Police has a dedicated operation to stop bushfire arson and prosecute those responsible.

We are patrolling high-risk areas and investigating suspicious activities.

But we need your help. People who commit bushfire arson live and work in our communities.

If you see something, or know something, then please tell us. For all our sakes.

Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or call Triple Zero (000).

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When intercepted on the Bass Highway, the 39 year old man indicated to police he was “just testing it out”.

As a result, the Beaconsfield man had his vehicle seized by Police for 30 days and is to be charged on summons for traffic matters.

Missing story THE Star wishes to apologise for omitting a story about the Wooreen crash on page 3 of last week’s edition.

The mistake was made due to an editorial error.

The story appears on page 41 of today’s paper.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - PAGE 9

Burra Foods on track

By Jacob de Kunder

THE newest upgrade to the Burra Foods milk processing plant in Korumburra is on track despite adverse weather during construction.

Burra Foods general manager of operations Glenn Falcke said the project has effectively ‘used all its sick days’.

“We are on track but we have lost a reasonable amount of time,” he said.

“We had a lot of wind and rain and things before it got hot, and unfortunately that cost us a bit of time as we had a lot of trades working outside with electrical gear which can’t be done in the rain.

“Now we’ve had the adverse heat and with people working with tin and steel, which can get up to 60 and 70 degrees in some heat, it makes the conditions just unworkable.”

Despite these set back, the essentials of the $21.5 million project are all on track.

“We have lost some time but it is a bit like building a house,” Mr Falcke said.

“The spare bedroom doesn’t need to be finished; as long as the kitchen bathroom and main bedroom is done.

“We are saying they are all on track at this point in time but it won’t take too many 40 degree days to put us behind.”

The upgrade will allow the plant to process and distribute infant formula to domestic and international customers.

Project manager and Burra Foods’ engineering manager Glenn Watson said the processing system installations are going well.

“The important process areas like the powder tipping, through to the mixing and gantry across to the existing evaporator dryer, are all the main focus and the electricity, steam and water connections have gone well,” he said.

“We’ve had up to 80 workers on site at one time.

“A majority of the workers on site are local and we use locals where possible.”

Among this mostly local workforce are five European experts who are installing specialist equipment in the new process room.

First production trials are set to be on March 15 and the new section is set to be in full production by the first week of May. Employees who will man the plant are already being brought in, Mr Falcke said.

“We have employed 24 people already and have 16 of them here now with the rest starting in a week’s time,” he said.

“They will come and live with the plant for the next six weeks and get training on it prior to those production trials starting up.

“There is a mix of positions like quality supervisors and industrial chemists and all sorts of people, as well as powered packing and process people.”

Burra Foods could not confirm rumours a second multi-million dollar project was in the pipeline in the coming years.

Colour choice: Ross Yann and Rob Geyer invite all to the new Paint Place premises too look over their extensive colour chart variety.

Paint Place makes the move

By Tayla Kershaw PAINT Place Wonthaggi is bigger and better than before.

The business has moved to their new location on Korumburra Road and is now double the size.

Paint Place has been an asset to Wonthaggi for 12 years and now has more to offer.

The whole shop was shifted within a weekend. It was all hands on deck with 10 people to help.

“It's been very good and very exciting, although we did make the move during the hot weekend,” Paint Place owner Rob Geyer said.

“In the end, we are just happy to be here.”

Convenience has improved with the addition of 16 car parks at the side of the building.

“Carparks were a real problem at the old shop,” Mr Geyer said.

“It's one of the main reasons for our shift.”

The bigger store means a wider range. The business is already looking to order in Taubmans paint and PPG light industrial and automotive coatings.

“The move has been well received by our customers and we are rapt with our location,” Mr Geyer said.

“It seems Wonthaggi is shifting down that way. It's where are all the action is.”

This area of Wonthaggi is now home to the Plaza, Bunnings and Big W as well as Paint Place.

PAINT YOUR Going up: leaders on the Burra Foods expansion project, Don Browne, Gary Labas, Geoff Matthews, Glenn Falcke, Glenn Watson and Bill Gamble, on the site of the almost finished building.

Council denies NOW INSUTRORE AT O falling for trick NEW LOCATION

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has been accused of being duped into accepting a second class option for the Leongatha heavy vehicle route.

The route, which will direct heavy vehicles away from Bair Street via Long Street, was approved by council recently. Council is now seeking funding to construct the route.

Planning and engineering consultant Lindsay Love told council the alignment was faulty and would not solve Leongatha’s transport issues.

“It will just shift the traffic problems and create new ones. It will shift heavy vehicles out of Bair Street and allow for some new ideas for that street – that is the only positive for the decision,” he said.

“However, I believe VicRoads has seen council is desperate to achieve some action and has offered council the quickest, cheapest and nastiest option, and council has fallen for the trick.”

Mr Love said council had not taken public opinion of the proposed Leongatha heavy vehicle alternate route seriously.

Paul Stampton, council’s manager strate-

gic planning and development, rejected the claims.

“We have entered into an extensive engagement process with the transport industry through a reference group and a well advertised entire day was spent by a number of VicRoads engineers and council staff talking to the general public about the route,” he said.

“We have written to all the affected landowners along and around the route on a number of occasions. The draft designs were published in the local press.

“In addition the matter has been to council a number of times, which were publically advertised, and any member of the public could have presented to council before it adopted the route.”

Mr Stampton said council had partnered with VicRoads, and believed the route was a good balance between cost and efficiency.

“VicRoads is the state’s peak road management authority and the design of this route was well within the professional abilities of the organisation,” he said.

“The idea for an alternate route through the town goes back decades and to date none of the routes have been constructed due to financial considerations. The adopted route is an innovative approach that is much more likely to be achievable within likely available budgets.”

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PAGE 10 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 18, 2014

PAT Kuhne’s contribution to the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave is getting nearer.

Ms Kuhne will be shaving her hair at Trulli Woodfire Pizzeria in Meeniyan on March 13, courtesy of Susan Fleming from Hair Bairs. Trulli Woodfire Pizzeria is putting on an evening for the occasion.

For more details, email rhia@trullipizza.com.au or bushleafarms@avtic8.net. au, or contact Pat directly on 5664 2235.

THE TEAM from the 5a Yooralla Way Catering Team in Leongatha is back on board doing lunches for the students of Mary MacKillop Catholic College twice a week. The team started catering for the college’s lunch orders in 2013.

THE CWA has been opening new evening branches across the state at the rate of nearly one per week for the last eight months. There is an information session about opening a branch in Lang Lang at the Lang Lang Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday, March 12.

GREAT to see road upgrades being carried out on the road leading out of Kongwak to Inverloch

and along stretches from Kongwak to Outtrim. Just beware of several gravel sections on the road if taking this route.

LAP, Learning Assistant Program, is a program designed to improve selfesteem, self-confidence and a sense of achievement for students with particular needs.

Volunteers from the community work with students on a one-toone basis on activities determined by the student and the volunteer together.

Volunteers must have a Working with Children Certificate and be able to be appropriately matched with our students. If you would like to find out more about becoming a volunteer, please contact Linda Jennings via the Korumburra Secondary School general office.

ANYONE interested in playing or giving golf a go is welcome at the Korumburra Golf Club Women’s Beginners Day on Wednesday, February 19. Contact the golf club on 5655 1886.

MEENIYAN Junior Basketball invites new players aged seven to 17 to join the competition.

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Season starts Friday, February 14. Contact Kim 0427 346 048 or 5663 6252 or Darlene 0417 640 035 or 5664 0035.

Set to lead: Poowong Consolidated Primary School has announced leaders for 2014, with school captains Ellie Robjant and Simone Notman and vice captains Jess Rowe and Caitlyn Warriner.

THE SCOUTS are having a free family fun day on Sunday, March 2 from 10am to 3pm. Come along to the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine on Garden Street for whip cracking, a haunted house, water bombs, billy carts and more.

YOUNG Victorians, who want to stand up, speak out and be heard at the highest level of State Government, are encouraged to apply for the YMCA’s Youth Parliament Program.

The program will give up to 120 young people a fantastic introduction into the workings of Parliament.

Since 1987, more than 20 bills raised by young people have become law.

Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith urges young people between the ages of 16-25 to get their applications in before March 7.

During the nine day training program participants are taught public speaking, leadership skills, teamwork and provides an opportunity for young people to speak up for what they believe in.

For the last three days, participants “take over” Parliament and debate bills in Parliamentary Chambers before handing them over for government consideration.

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The big four: Mirboo North Secondary College’s leaders for 2014: vice captain Shelley Fisher, captain Adam Kennedy, captain Dana Flahavin and vice captain Shane Earl.

Lucky raffle winners: 53 ladies enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Cape Tavern last Thursday night, held by the Southern Business Women’s Network.

The evening featured guest speaker Marcus Pearce, who

spoke of “mastering the art of aging well”.

A raffle raised $810 for Blaze Aid – a volunteer group that helps farmers rebuild fences destroyed by fires.

Pictured with the winners is

New tank: the Inverloch scouts recently installed a new rainwater tank with the help of South Gippsland Water’s H40 grant scheme.

The scouts are the last group to receive a grant from South Gippsland Water and are keen to show their environmental consciousness.

The new tank and a solar hot water unit have been installed at the Scout Hall at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve. Pictured is group leader Mark Wither with scouts Gave Orr, Jack Casey, Sebastian Toomey and Eamonn Toomey.

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Michael Turton from the Cape Tavern (far left) and guest speaker Marcus Pearce (far right). The winners were Carrie Bruce, Lisa Brelsford, Jess Bell and Patricia Hanrahan.

On the job: junior school captains at Mirboo North Secondary College are Madelyn Krausz, Alessandro Manuele and Billy Buxton.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - PAGE 11

CFA revamp New look stations bound for Koonwarra, Nerrena

By Sarah Vella THE Nerrena and Koonwarra fire stations are currently undergoing renovations funded by the State Government.

Koonwarra CFA captain Peter Hanily said the new station will be higher and wider to accommodate the new tanker the brigade acquired last year.

“Being wider will also help with storage, so all of our larger pieces of equipment can be stored at the station, rather in members’ garages,” he said.

“The existing office building will remain on site, which will have a disabled toilet installed. The kitchen will also get an upgrade, which is being funded by the brigade.”

The former building was demolished in the last weeks of January, and construction work on the project began in February.

“We hope to be in the new station by the end of May,” Mr Hanily said.

“The tanker is currently being stored on a member’s property. It is still central and won’t interfere with response times.”

Mr Hanily said the Koonwarra brigade has a strong membership, but always welcome new members.

“Since the new tanker arrived, we have put four new guys through minimum skills and we are hoping to add to that number this year,” he said.

“While the construction is underway, we are training every second Thursday night at a local member’s place where a lot of the equipment is stored.”

Mr Hanily is looking forward to the new station being finished, particularly as it will allow all brigade equipment to be stored in one location.

“Instead of having all our equipment in other people’s sheds, it will all be held centrally,” he said.

“Our tanker and the quick fill trailer will soon fit comfortably in the new station.”

The Koonwarra brigade has had a busy start to the year, mainly with road accidents and assisting with the recent Leongatha South fire on Anderson’s Road.

“It seems vehicle accidents have been our main reason for callouts so far this year, rather than fires,” Mr Hanily said, “Early in January we attended three

accidents in three days on the Koonwarra bends.”

Nerrena CFA captain Gary Beard said when their tanker was upgraded in October last year; it became clear the old station was not up to scratch.

“It had a big, heavy front door we had to manually open and we have never had a toilet, kitchen or turnout room,” he said.

“The roller door is being replaced, and the roof height at the front has been raised, it will be all reclad and we have a new entry point.”

Mr Beard said the extension will also include a toilet, kitchenette and turnout room and a new concrete pad at the front of the building.

“As part of the upgrade, we are getting an automatic water supply system installed which will make it much easier to fill the tanker,” he said.

“We were planning on funding that ourselves, but I was pretty reluctant to commit our funds to it. Our fundraising efforts might be able to be used towards the people inside the station.”

The Nerrena brigade has nine active members, but more are always welcome to join.

Bigger and better: Peter Hanily, captain of the Koonwarra CFA, is pleased the station is receiving an upgrade.

$6725 slap on wrist LANDOWNERS can be sure South Gippsland Shire Council is determined to protect its fragile coastal environment.

Good as new: Nerrena CFA members Gary Beard, Dianne Clark and Peter Murphy are eagerly awaiting the completion of their station upgrade.

Venus Bay landowner Klaus Sandkuhl found out the hard way in the Korumburra Magistrate’s Court recently.

Magistrate Raleigh ordered Mr Sandkuhl to pay council’s costs of $4725, along with a payment of $2000 to Landcare Victoria, for removing 36 native trees and shrubs from his property without obtaining the required planning permits.

The Department of Environment and Primary Industry’s (DEPI) Ecological Vegetation Class mapping indicates the vegetation removed was Coastal Dune Scrub/ Coastal Dune Grassland Mosaic (conservation status depleted) and Coast Banksia Woodland (conservation status vulnerable).

“The property at 810 Lees Road, Venus Bay is zoned rural conservation zone with wildfire management, environmental significance and significant landscape overlays, all of which require permits,” said Matthew Patterson, council’s manager regulatory services.

“A key objective of the rural conservation zone is to protect and enhance the natural resources and biodiversity of these areas.

“If you are intending to remove native vegetation it’s always worth a quick phone call to council to clarify whether the vegetation being removed requires any approvals such as a planning permit.”

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Business costs HAVING just paid my rates with an almost seven per cent increase and the “much fairer” fire service levy of $288.60, I wonder if my insurance premium will reduce by $288.60?

I would love to hear from any of your readers that receive any reduction. The gradual doubling of council staff and their

paid for cars need these increases to sustain it, yet how many farmers have seen a commensurate increase in services?

Since 1976 the only service I ever received from council was the yearly grading of Wonga Square Top Road. The verges were once mowed however this ceased .

I am curious if whenever

E D I T O R I A L Speak up on rates HOW do you feel about the rates revamp announced

by South Gippsland Shire Council last Thursday?

That will no doubt depend on how you will be affected, as like mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said, there are winners and losers.

The policy is only in draft format at this stage and is open for public comment until March 10.

Farmers will largely be the winners, while many commercial and industrial ratepayers could experience a rise.

If you just pay residential rates, whether you pay more or less will be determined by the value of your property, but with the municipal charge of $343 to go, overall there is more than a 50-50 chance you will be better off.

Farmers deserve a rate drop given the extreme financial pressure they have been under in recent times, but on the other hand, many industrial and commercial ratepayers depend on farmers for income too, and with the recent downturn in dairying, many non-farmers have also experienced a decline in income.

No doubt with a reduction in rates, farmers will have more money available for spending in the local economy and that should in turn flow on to broader economic benefits.

What this whole rates review does prove however is that farmers deserve better returns.

For too long the producers of our most basic yet essential commodity – food – have been subject to fluctuating world prices, policy decisions of foreign governments and natural events.

So despite all their hard yakka, farmers have received what could be quite rightly be called a pittance in comparison to the risk, investment and commitment running a farm entails.

Farmers may have properties worth substantial amounts of money, but being asset rich and cash poor is not really of benefit until one retires and when you’re a young family in the game, that is a long way off.

Whatever your view of the rates review, let us at The Star know. Post or email us a letter (news@thestar.com.au) and be sure to share your opinion with council too.

Letters guidelines ALL letters should be kept to 400 words or less.

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

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

a farmer erects a shed or constructs a waste water settling pond or undertakes any major earthworks, if the council is there to advise or just take a fee.

I operate a small agroforestry business and sawmill. On top of these increases I have now after 10 years been forced to erect a large visual screen that I submitted as only a “proposal” (which the neighbour objected to at the time) in 2004 costing $2500.

I have also been forced pay $440 for a building permit to erect it.

Unless my situation is unique, the cost of doing business is ever increasing, is it any wonder manufacturing is packing its bags and moving to countries that don’t have all this red tape.

Harry Baess, Foster.

Assess your risk DESPITE a sixth consecutive fall in the state road toll, tragically, 45 people aged 75-plus lost their lives on Victorian roads in 2013.

This was up from 35 in 2012, a sad increase in a year

which saw the lowest road toll for 90 years.

Driver licensing policy in Victoria is based on fitness to drive - people can drive to any age as long as they are safe to do so.

While older drivers are over-represented in serious injury and fatal crashes, this is mostly due to their frailty, reduced bone strength and fracture tolerance.

The TAC, however, continues to review research into how road trauma among our ageing population can be reduced and is always monitoring this vital issue in Victoria, interstate and overseas.

If you are an older driver, the TAC recommends to always check with your doctor or pharmacist about the impact of any medicine you may be taking on your ability to drive safely.

Safe driving programs are available to seniors groups with aim to assist older Victorians maintain safe mobility, whether as a driver, pedestrian or public transport user.

These include the RACV’s Years Ahead program(www. racv.com.au/olderdrivers) and the TAC-funded Community

Mobility for Older People Program.

We know most older drivers are safe drivers and are very good at self-regulating their driving, which we encourage.

This could involve deciding not to drive at night or at peak hour when driving is more difficult.

As a family member, if you are concerned about an ageing relative’s ability to drive safely, it is best to review the information available on VicRoads’ website (www.vicroads.vic. gov.au).

The TAC will never rest easy in striving for every Victorian’s journey to be a safe one and we wish you a happy and safe new year.

Clare Amies, TAC acting chief executive officer.

CSG agenda claims RECENTLY, we learnt the National Party accepts donations from the coal seam gas industry.

It tells the people of Gippsland everything they need to know about Peter Ryan and his colleagues.

While the Nationals were gladly taking money from the

companies who enjoyed exclusive access to the Reith “fracking” Inquiry, they were stopping locals from having their say.

It’s simply another kick in the guts for the Gippsland community.

Only Labor has called for a permanent moratorium on coal seam gas, until there has been a thorough and independent scientific assessment of its safety and environmental effects.

A future Andrews Labor Government would hold a full and proper public inquiry into coal seam gas, and unlike this government, we’d give affected communities the say they deserve.

Peter Ryan and the Nationals, on the other hand, have delayed a decision until 2015 - just after the November 2014 state election. How convenient.

Will the National Party keep accepting donations from coal seam gas companies while denying locals a say?

People want answers, Mr Ryan, because Gippsland deserves better.

Lily D’Ambrosio MP, Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources.

VOXPOP! VOX

How would you describe CFA volunteers?

“Like all volunteers, they are people who have given their time to the community. They are treasured by the community and form an integral part of the community.”

Kristina Barnes, Wonthaggi.

“I have been a volunteer since I arrived in Wonthaggi in 1965, with the CFA and various other groups. I feel we do good things for the town. If you live there, you should be able to help.”

Dorothy Fitzgerald, Wonthaggi.

“I think they are good for the community, and we need them for the support and service they provide.”

Allan Fitzgerald, Wonthaggi.

“I reckon they do an awesome job. If it wasn’t for the volunteers, where would the state be?”

Jamie Moresco, Wonthaggi.

Road repairs underway MORE than $1 million will be spent rebuilding and upgrading sections of the Fish Creek-Foster Road as part of the State Government’s $170 million Repair and Restore package.

Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan said significant road surface upgrades on the Fish Creek-Foster Road, near O’Grady’s Ridge Road, would begin next month.

“The Coalition Government will invest $1.27 million to complete this much needed work, with the project expected to take approximately one month to complete,” Mr Ryan said.

The State Government has also invested $670,000 for restoration works on the FosterPromontory Road, which began late last year.

“VicRoads crews have removed a 1.32 kilometre section of the Foster-Promontory Road, just before the intersection with Meeniyan-Promontory Road, completely rebuilding the road to make it much stronger, more skid

Underway: works on Fish Creek-Foster Road recently.

resistant and waterproof,” Mr Ryan said “All that remains are some minor finishing works, which will be carried out over the coming weeks.”

Resurfacing works that have been completed around the region include: • Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road at BenaKongwak Road roundabout in Kongwak; • Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road in Korumburra; • South Gippsland Highway near Bridge Street in Korumburra; • Waratah Road near Savages Road; • Foster-Promontory Road near Harmons Road; • Drouin-Korumburra Road, three sites between Poowong North and Ranceby; • Lang Lang-Poowong Road between Nyora and Poowong; • Nerrena Road near Nerrena; and • Six sites along the South Gippsland Highway between Nyora and Toora.

Other works that are underway or are proposed include: • Meeniyan-Promontory Road at Buffalo

and between Buffalo and Fish Creek; • Buffalo-Tarwin Lower Road at Middle Tarwin; • Five sites on the Strzelecki Highway between Delburn and Leongatha; and • Wilsons Promontory Road near Darby River.

Mr Ryan said while the road rehabilitation works would cause delays for motorists, it was important the work was carried out during summer when conditions were most suitable.

“Motorists can expect to see plenty of road works occurring over the coming months as the road construction season ramps up to coincide with the warm and dry weather,” he said.

“Motorists should note that traffic controls will be in place to help minimise traffic disruptions and to factor in an additional 10 minutes of travel time.

“I thank motorists for their patience while these important works are undertaken, and remind them to observe the reduced speed limits for their own safety and the safety of workers.”

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - PAGE 13

Keeping cool: sisters Bree (front) and Alyssa Allan from Hedley were chilling out together in the wading pool at Toora.

Splash in to Toora POOL WATCH

By Sarah Vella THE Toora Pool has had a slow start to summer due to the cooler summer conditions South Gippsland has been experiencing.

However the hot weather has brought numbers back up, with more than 400 people visiting the pool each day during the recent heat wave.

Pool manager Ernie Bennett said tourists are more out and about now than they were before Christmas.

“We had a bad spell late December; early January where people just weren’t coming out,” he said.

The heat wave that occurred last week changed things however, with people coming out in droves for a chance to cool off in the water.

“We put the commando inflatable toy out everyday at lunchtime, which is popular with the kids,” Mr Bennett said.

“The roof and sides virtually make it

Making an impact: Karen Barker in front of her two new driving school cars.

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an all weather pool. The pool is heated to around 30 degrees on the cooler days in the mornings and then is cooled to about 28 degrees in the afternoons.

“On hot days, we set the temperature at about 27.5 degrees. People come here to cool off when the weather is hot, so we keep it cooler on those days.”

The Toora Pool also runs its own learn to swim program, a VicSWIM program, water aerobics sessions and also hosts family fun events, like the annual movie night.

The movie night was held last Friday night and featured the new release film, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

South Gippsland Shire Council is currently running a pool user survey in order to undertake a master plan of the Toora Pool.

The survey is aimed at reviewing the current level of service and the future needs of the pool.

Mr Bennett said he believes the Toora Pool has great room for growth, and would benefit from additional services, such as a gym.

“We have copies of the survey here and we urge everyone who uses the pool to fill one out,” he said.

Mr Bennett said another great aspect of the Toora Pool was its ability to cater for visitors with disabilities, including a purpose built change room and ramp access.

The design features a large K as part of the business name emblazoned on the two cars, one automatic and a manual.

“It's working already,” owner Karen Barker said.

Karen has years of experience as a VicRoads licence tester, her new

business fills the void left by Max Wise who has retired after 17 years operating as Joe’s Driving School.

“Max has been a great mentor to me setting up my own driving school.”

Prior to coming to Leongatha Karen was a Melbourne fitness instructor for 10 years.

She is an authorised instructor with the Keys to Drive program.

The program offers the first one hour lesson free of charge and is a great way to alleviate the parental anxiety of the famous first outing.

Karen also has excellent advice on how learner drivers might best use her skills to fine tune driving

experience gained from being out in the car with mum and dad.

“Sometimes learner drivers get mixed messages from mum, dad and others who might be supervising their driving.”

The two, brand spanking new, Barinas purchased from Leongatha Holden with their striking red K emblazoned on the sides will become familiar sights on Leongatha roads.

“Getting the business up off the ground has been a long process but I am there!”

Karen's Driving School can be contacted through their website, the Yellow Pages or on 0416 057 549

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Childcare debacle won’t hurt council RATEPAYERS are safe from excess council costs caused by the withdrawal of child care services in Mirboo North and Corner Inlet.

Current provider Uniting Care Gippsland announced it was retiring from the St Andrews Child care facility and the Prom Coast Centre for Children (PCCC) in October, requiring South Gippsland Shire Council to find new providers.

YMCA Ballarat is in line to take over at Mirboo North, while a community committee will be in operation at Corner Inlet.

Council’s director of community services Jan Martin said ratepayers’ contribution would be under $10,000.

“A lot of the work has just been absorbed into people’s roles at council,” Ms Martin said.

“But we have put on a part time staff member for 16 weeks, but a majority of that

is funded for by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD).”

This new project coordinator position is part time - around 25 hours a week – and ends in March.

“We have a child and family services manager and myself who are quite involved but we see that as part of our standard role,” Ms Martin said.

“The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has engaged the accountant who was doing the auditing and the development of models for servicing in the future (for both the centres).”

Council has also contributed $12,000 worth of funding support for the continuation of child care services in Corner Inlet until the end of April, along with a similar amount from the Promontory District Finance Group (Toora and Foster community banks).

The Mirboo North and District Community Foundation is providing around $24,000 to keep the service going in Mirboo North.

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Smokescreen

VICTORIANS are being reminded not to call triple zero (000) if they see smoke unless they can see flames or a single column of smoke going into the air.

Don’t wait: South Gippsland Shire Council’s immunisation staff Georgina Kibble and Tim De Vere are urging teenagers to receive their immunisations for HPV.

Protect your children AS SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council starts its annual schools’ immunisation program, coordinator Tim De Vere is urging parents to sign and return consent forms for their children who are eligible for the free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

The HPV vaccine has been proven to significantly reduce the prevalence of high grade cervical abnormalities in young women, which can lead to cervical cancer if left undetected and untreated. The vaccine also protects against other HPV-related illnesses such as genital warts in men and women.

As part of the National HPV Vaccination Program, the three-dose HPV vaccine Gardasil is offered for free to girls and boys in Year 7.

Until the end of 2014, boys in Year 9 are also being offered the vaccine for free at school under the national catchup program.

“To reduce the number of HPVrelated cancers and disease in both men and women, it’s important for both boys and girls to be vaccinated,” Mr De Vere said.

“The vaccine protects against the two high-risk HPV types (types 16 and 18) which cause 70 per cent of cervical cancers in women and 90 per cent of all HPV-related cancers in men.

“The vaccine also provides protection against two low-risk HPV types (types 6 and 11) which cause 90 per cent of genital warts in men and women.

“In previous years, around a quarter of Victorian girls have failed to finish the three-dose course, which means they aren’t giving themselves the best possible protection against HPV-related

cancers, and genital warts.”

Mr De Vere said HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection and the vaccine works best if given before exposure to the virus has taken place.

“This is why it’s so important for boys and girls to complete the threedose vaccine at a young age,” he said.

“It’s really important for parents of teenagers who are eligible for the HPV vaccine to have their consent forms completed and returned to school before the first dose is administered.

“Each school in South Gippsland has a different timetable for delivering the three doses of the vaccine, so it’s important for parents to know when their child is due to be vaccinated.”

“If students miss a dose at school, we encourage them to contact us on 5662 9200 for information on vaccine catch up options. “They can also contact their doctor.”

Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley said while emergency services appreciate people want to help, triple zero (000) calltakers were being inundated with unnecessary calls about smoke.

South Gippsland was hit by smoke last week, as fires continued to burn around Morwell and in the Hazelwood mine.

“In the coming days, and possibly longer, Victorians will be able to see and smell smoke across much of the state as a result of fires,” he said.

“The triple zero calltakers are receiving a lot of calls about smoke from fires that we are already aware of so, unless you see flames or a column of smoke, please do not call that number.

“Of course, if you need emergency assistance, people shouldn’t hesitate to call triple zero.”

Mr Lapsley said with hundreds of fires starting in the past few days and a

number of major fires still burning across Victoria – including in the open cut coal mines near Morwell that are issuing large amounts of smoke - there would be a noticeable haze in many areas.

Anyone with concerns about their health as a result of smoke should seek medical advice or call NURSEON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.

Hidden away: Leongatha’s iconic Knox’s Hill was hidden by smoke last Thursday.

Drug arrest CFA heroes POLICE found about four grams of ice, 40 millilitres of GHB and other drug paraphernalia, when they discovered a 28 year old woman from Hallam asleep in the driver’s seat of a stopped car.

She had stopped in Hagelthorne Street, Wonthaggi, at 3.30am Saturday.

The car was searched and police also seized electronic and communication equipment.

A sum of cash was located and seized.

The offender has been bailed and is to appear before the Korumburra Magistrates Court.

LEONGATHA firefighters have been battling fires at the Hazelwood Mine in the Latrobe Valley since last week.

The CFA has made significant progress in a controlling the fire but there is still likely to be two weeks’ worth of work ahead.

More than 100 personnel and 19 vehicles have attended the scene and are working around the clock. Carbon monoxide has since subsided to a safe level.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - PAGE 15

Car guy: Greg Ackland will be at the Show 'n' Shine and Swap Meet this Sunday with his car, powered by a Kawasaki P-BYZX14 engine.

See the best shine Lady in red: Emily Gibson baked the cup cakes to keep red house competitors going for the day at the Mirboo North Secondary College swimming sports last Thursday. Amber Sanders sampled the goodies. Full story on page 55.

Nerrena man fined NERRENA landowner Joseph McGrath pleaded guilty to illegal building charges at the Korumburra Magistrates Court recently.

He was constructing two buildings on his 57ha property without the required building and planning approvals.

Magistrate Raleigh ordered Mr McGrath to pay South Gippsland Shire Council’s costs of $4000 and issued him with a $2500 fine.

In the past two years Mr McGrath has constructed a 12m by 12m building with bathroom and kitchen facilities, as well as a 12m by seven metre building at 990 Nerrena Road, Nerrena.

An inspection by council officers confirmed works had been undertaken without the required building permits. Both buildings have been used for storage.

“The works considered to be a significant offence as the overall floor area of the building work is approximately 228m² and therefore

considerably exceeds the building permit exemption for a shed,” council’s manager regulatory services Matthew Patterson said.

“For sheds, a building permit is required if the floor area of the shed is more than 10m².”

The Building Act 1993 requires council to administer and enforce specified parts of the act. These powers include initiating proceedings for offences against the act.

Council has brought proceedings for offences against the Building Act on a number of occasions.

“These regulations are there to ensure buildings meet all safety and environmental standards for the community both now and for the ongoing life of these buildings,” Mr Patterson said.

“If you are considering building and are not sure of what is required, a phone call to council will quickly clarify what the requirements are and put your mind at rest.”

THIS year's Rotary Club of Leongatha Show 'n' Shine and Swap Meet is the perfect place for motoring enthusiasts to be on Sunday.

The show, to be held on Sunday, February 23 at the Leongatha Velodrome is bound to have something for everyone.

Event coordinator John O'Connor said the swap meet portion of the event gets underway early, with gates open at 6am.

“The swap meet has been growing nicely over the last few years. People love our setting down there with the shady trees,” he said.

The show 'n' shine component is essentially a lot of cars, trucks and tractors buffed to perfection and on display.

“But what we say is, if you have something you are proud of, bring it along. Bring a jet ski, go kart, boat or

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Cr Jim Fawcett evident that people are also getting a better understanding of the issues, like knowing which roads are council’s responsibility and which are VicRoads’ responsibility, for example. We are now launching an online survey to collate your responses to the Rating Strategy Discussion Paper which will be placed on public exhibition this week until March 10.

Council convened a steering committee comprising community members from residential, farm, tourism, commercial, industrial and business sectors, along with three councillors, including myself.

As we all discovered, it is a complex issue and the reality is if one sector gains, then another feels the pain. We’ll be interested to hear your views on this issue too and the discussion paper can be viewed at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au, at council reception and at local libraries.

You asked that we improve our smaller towns and we are pleased to have won several grants that, with further dollar input from council and community groups, will improve the recreational amenities of these towns. Our continued advocacy for improved telecommunications is bearing fruit with the NBN being rolled out in 11 towns and 4G technology enabled in Foster and Leongatha in December, with more to come.

Promises of improvements to mobile phone coverage are being made and our economic development team is working hard to support business with workshops, networking and a major StreetLife funded project.

So I think we are on track, with lots to be done and unforeseen challenges constantly arising. I’d be interested to see if you think so too.

Cr Jim Fawcett, mayor.

winner will receive a trophy.

“When we first started, we gave out prizes, such as oil or something they could use. But we found that when it was used up, there was nothing to show for their win and people enjoy the trophies.”

Australia's best car show commentator Gordon “Pinky” Fellows will be commentating at the show for the first time in 2014.

“I know of a lot of shows Pinky has been doing for 20 years and we are very excited to have him at Leongatha for the first time,” Mr O'Connor said.

“We know he is going to add pizzazz and colour to our show 'n' shine event.”

Entry to the show 'n' shine is $10 for a display vehicle and a driver and $5 for additional passengers.

General admittance is $5 for adults, $10 for a family and children under 14 are free.

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Mayor’s message WITH our first monthly council meeting for the year fast approaching, I’ve been reflecting on how council, now three months into its second year of office, is responding to the four areas of concern we identified from your feedback through various community consultation sessions.

By nature of their context they are pretty much interlinked: customer service, community engagement, council direction and advocacy.

The foundation of these four aspects is finding out what the community sees as priority actions for council, listening carefully, determining our capacity to deliver and then communicating that clearly back to the community.

If something is beyond us right now, we need to explain why and be frank with our reasons. A recent example could be the Leongatha alternate heavy vehicle route.

Several years slipped by as an option to completely bypass the town centre was mooted, with a suggested route north of the Murray Goulburn factory. The cost was estimated at $20 million and studies highlighted the cost was out of proportion to the need.

From the subsequent consultation with stakeholders and residents (engagement) a compromise route at a quarter of the price was adopted and council is now seeking the necessary $5 million funding support (advocacy) with our State and Federal members during the budget preparation period. Hopefully we will secure this by the end of the financial year so the construction can begin.

With over 800 responses to our recent survey about the state of our roads and over 600 submissions received providing feedback to our strategic planning projects, it would seem we are connecting better with the community. In the process it is

even a caravan,” Mr O'Connor said.

“If you are proud of it, bring it down.

“The show 'n' shine participants start arriving from around 8am, and we expect the public to come in from 9am.”

Local champion Greg Ackland will be at the Show 'n' Shine and Swap Meet with his current car, powered by a Kawasaki P-BYZX14 engine which he has refined himself.

Leongatha should be proud of Greg who is the 2013 Australian Overall Hillclimb Champion and has been building his own cars for the last 19 years.

Mr O'Connor said it is important for people to note things at the event tend to happen early.

“The cars will start leaving around 1.30pm, so it is good to be down there early,” he said.

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Volunteers first to emergencies

By Brad Lester VOLUNTEERS have responded to nearly 30 calls for help around the coast this summer.

They are the members of the Venus Bay Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the first people to provide first aid to people in need from Venus Bay through to Walkerville.

They provide treatment and comfort until paramedics arrive on the scene, and are trained and overseen by Ambulance Victoria.

The coast is a long way

from the nearest ambulance stations at Wonthaggi, Leongatha and Foster, and so CERT volunteers offer a vital service.

When The Star spoke with CERT volunteer Anne McIntyre recently, the unit had responded to 17 calls in December, 11 in January and none earlier this month.

Among the incidents were near drownings, heart issues, a boy vomiting, mental health matters and alcohol related injuries.

That number of callouts was similar to the number CERT experiences in a typical summer. Ms McIntyre averages about 60 callouts a year, while the unit responds

to about 120, with the most common reason being chest pain.

“Thankfully we do not get many in the middle of the night but we recently had one at two in the morning,” she said.

Summers are becoming busier as more people discover the coast, and that creates problems.

CERT members encounter difficulties accessing beaches four and five in a hurry, especially between Christmas and New Year when beaches are most hectic.

“At beach five we’ve had to park right down at Atherton Drive and McIn-

doe Avenue because people do not always adhere to the no parking signs,” Ms McIntyre said.

“There were also issues with people parking over people’s driveways.”

CERT volunteers can make the wait of 20-30 minutes before a paramedic arrives faster for patients.

They come with equipment supplied by Ambulance Victoria but CERT members still raise funds.

They bought a dedicated vehicle but when funding came through from the Department of Human Services, the CERT unit sold its original vehicle and spent the proceeds on defibrillator

units for the community.

These are now placed at the Venus Bay, Tarwin Lower and District Men’s Shed, Venus Bay Angling Club, Venus Bay Community Centre and Walkerville Angling Club.

The Inverloch Bendigo Bank bought defibrillators for the Tarwin Lower Bowls Club and Tarwin Lower Football Club.

Still, Ms McIntyre urges people to learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), as the sooner that is applied, the higher chance the patient has of living.

“Even if you are doing CPR and it’s not quite effective, you are giving people a better chance of survival,” she said.

People wishing to learn can attend classes CERT runs at the Venus Bay Community Centre.

Ms McIntyre also encourages people to install visible street and road numbers on their properties to help CERT and paramedics respond as quickly as possible.

Ms McIntyre was recently named South Gippsland Shire Council’s citizen of the year in part for her contribution to CERT. She was one of the founding members six years ago after having been the first aid officer while working in a fabric business in the Melbourne suburb of Kilsyth.

Her first job with CERT was attending a heart attack case at Walkerville.

“My husband (Ian) does not recognise me if I do not get up and dress in blue in the morning,” she said. Blue is the colour of CERT issue overalls.

“I just enjoy doing it and the sense of satisfaction you get from doing something in the community.”

New members are welcome. CERT volunteers typically train monthly but new members are invited to train fortnightly.

Three newcomers joined recently, boosting ranks to 17 – the group’s highest membership.

“You go to a job and do what you have to do, and then an ambulance person says they do not have to do anything now because the CERT people have done what needs to be done. That makes you feel as though you’re doing a good job,” Ms McIntyre said.

Anyone wishing to find out more about CERT can contact Ms McIntyre on 5663 7035 or Jenny Hibbit on 5663 7173.

Legal action fails to spark clean up

By Jacob de Kunder MORE than seven months has passed since legal action was under taken by the South Gippsland Shire Council to clean up the former Korumburra Saleyards site yet it is still a mess.

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Council took action back in July after it gave site owner, the Rossi Group, an ultimatum to comply with local laws to clean up the site by the end of April 2013, which the Rossi Group did not obey.

The site is still littered with over grown grass and plants, vandalised buildings and dumped rubbish.

Council has been tight lipped about the legal action it is taking.

“Council has provided instructions to

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its legal advisors, who will be taking action on council’s behalf,” director of development services Phil Stone said.

“We expect there to be further information within the next calendar month, but at the moment there is no further information that can be provided.”

Some minor work has however been undertaken on the site to prevent it from being an official fire hazard.

Council’s manager of regulatory services Matthew Patterson the owner was issued with a fire prevention notice in November 2013 directing them to cut the grass.

“The owner complied with the direction in the fire prevention notice prior to council compulsorily slashing properties around the shire, therefore an infringement notice (of $1444) was not issued,” he said.

The Victoria Coalition Government initiatives have worked to ease congestion in busy hospital emergency departments, which resulted in recommendations of the Ambulance Taskforce Transfer to assist with state wide improvements.

The latest Victorian Health Services Performance data shows Bass Coast Regional Health is performing well as part of the public health system.

The data shows patients are being treated more quickly with a median time to treatment in emergency departments sitting at 21 minutes. This is half the time it would have taken a year ago.

The hospital has shown improvements in the following key areas: • received 698 ambulance arrivals at the busy Wonthaggi ED in the three months to the end of September – up from 647 arrivals in the September 2012 quarter; • completed the transfer of 90.9 per cent of patients who arrived at the hospital in an ambulance in the September quarter within the target of 40 minutes, up on its 90.3 per cent transfer rate in the September 2012 quarter and better than the statewide benchmark of 90 per cent; • admitted 1753 patients in the three months to the end of September – up from 1532 admissions in the previous three months; • admitted 397 emergency patients in the three months to the end of September

– up from 348 emergency admissions in the September 2012 quarter; • saw 3273 patients who presented to the emergency department in the three months to the end of September – up from 3050 presentations in September 2012; • provided a total of 4579 bed days to patients in the three months to the end of September – up from 3595 bed days for the previous quarter; • treated 100 per cent of category one emergency patients immediately on arrival at the Wonthaggi Hospital ED in the three months to the end of September; • treated 94 per cent of non urgent category five patients within two hours of arrival at the ED in the September quarter – above the state average of 87 per cent; and • 82 per cent of non-admitted emergency department patients were discharged home within the benchmark four hours in the three months to the end of September – up from 80 per cent in the September 2012 quarter, and above the state average of 77 per cent.

“Bass Coast Regional Health has always worked cooperatively with Ambulance Victoria to ensure patients are transferred from the ambulance to the emergency department as quickly as possible,” Bass Coast Regional Health CEO Lea Pope said.

Ms Pope said overall Bass Coast Regional Health is performing well in relation to the timely treatment of patients who present to the emergency department, either via ambulance or by other means and are also meeting most target times in relation to the timely discharge of patients from the emergency department to an inpatient bed or directly home.

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FOSTER SHOW

Avenue of agriculture breathes life into show

THIS year’s Foster Show on Saturday, February 22 will feature an avenue of agriculture as a major drawcard of the annual event.

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The avenue is a line-up of 15 niche farming options to present new alternatives in the agricultural sector.

Some of the agricultural pursuits on show include farming angora goats, growing truffles, growing fruit and nut trees, rabbit farming, growing mountain pepper and garlic, turning home produce into unique jams and lots more.

Sharon Fisher originally had lots of tomatoes and excess fruit from her orchard and wanted to make use of it so she hit upon the idea of making jams and sauces for sale at local markets.

She experimented with different combinations for her jams such as strawberries and rhubarb, people liked them and they sold well.

She took note of feedback from her customers and widened her products list to jellies, sauces, chutneys, marmalades and honey.

Sharon also runs thriving bee hives. All of her products are made from fresh produce from her farm and around Dumbalk.

Leon Trembath has been growing garlic in the Strzeleckis for 20 years, however his specialty is growing mountain pepper which is unique to the Strzelecki mountains area.

The native Australian pepper bush, known as Tasmania lanceolata, produces berries which are harvested and sold as whole berries.

Every stand has a story of trial and error, experimentation and hard work to produce their speciality. Taste some of their goods and appreciate the unique flavours from Gippsland’s local produce.

This year, the Foster Show will also host the Victorian Championship Sheaf Tossing with three events: the Victorian Novice Handicap, the Victorian Open Handicap and the Victorian Championship.

Sheaf tossing is an historic sport involving hurling a jute bag stuffed with straw over a horizontal bar with a pitchfork.

Foster Show is now the longest running sheaf toss agricultural show in Victoria.

Today’s sheaf weighs 3.2 kilograms, is 60 centimetres long and made of oats or wheat packed tightly in a hessian bag.

Each sheaf tosser has three attempts at each height; three misses and you are out.

A new feature at this year’s show will see Fishcare experts, auspiced by Victorian License Fees at Work and the State Government, presenting some hands on activities for adults and children during the day.

The instructors present their material in a fun way for the whole family, so why not come along and pick up a few tips.

The show will also feature the ever popular horse events, sheep shearing and speed knitting, poultry, working dog trials, alpacas, cattle judging, entertainment, side shows, Foster Show Idol and more.

The Foster Show is also the home of the traditional grand parade, which takes place in the afternoon at around 2.30pm.

The show will be opened by Leo Murphy at lunchtime after which the sheaf toss championship will begin.

Having a long association with the Foster Show over the years, Mr Murphy is bound to have a few tales to tell.

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G’day Canada Tarwin Valley Primary School teacher Gene VanderZalm is undertaking an exchange program with Canadian teacher Kathleen Ross. They have swapped homes and lives for a year. Here are their stories.

Of abroad: Tarwin Valley Primary School teacher Gene VanderZalm is now in Canada with his children, from left, Farrah, Burke, Lucas and Harry.

950 kids greet Gene

By Jacob de Kunder TARWIN Valley Primary School teacher Gene VanderZalm is teaching at the opposite end of the world this year.

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Mr Vanderzalm, his wife Tracy and four children are now in Canada as part of a teaching exchange.

“I will be in a middle school in Calgary,” Mr VanderZalm said before leaving.

“I am going from 100 kids here to a school with 950 over four year levels so that will be a big change.”

The Meeniyan man wasn’t confident he would be eligible for the program due to his large family.

“There are usually a lot of single

people or just couples that do the exchange program, but I was lucky enough to get a match,” he said.

The VanderZalms have swapped lives with Canadian teacher Kathleen Ross and her family who will reside in their house.

Mr VanderZalm’s interest in exchange grew in secondary school.

“I was an exchange student in high school and I loved exchange and it is partly why I became a teacher as well because I knew exchange was an option,” he said.

“It’s the right time to go now as well because the kids are not too old and not too young.”

The exchange will be as much of a learning exercise as a teaching one.

“The curriculum isn’t too different from ours, but Canada and especially Alberta are a bit more advanced than

Victoria and I will be able to get quite a few ideas on teaching,” Mr VanderZalm said.

“I will also be doing a project looking at how teachers work together as a team and that’s a big focus in Victoria at the moment.

“The focus we have at our school is to empower the students to really take control of their own learning and I will be interested in how they do that over in Canada as well.”

Mr VanderZalm said this was a bonus for the Tarwin Valley Primary School on two levels.

“It’s a win-win situation because the school is going to get different ideas and methods from Kathleen, plus they are going to get different things from me when I come back to the school,” he said.

Tarwin Valley impresses

By Laura Gibb KATHLEEN Ross always wanted to travel the world.

As a young person in Canada she received letters from an aunt in Australia and spent time with an Australian exchange student.

Now she is spending a year on exchange at Tarwin Valley Primary School in Meeniyan teaching Grade 5/6.

School principal Brett Smith sees a lot of value in the exchange program.

“We’re really excited to have this opportunity to interact with someone from another country,” he said.

Mrs Ross has exchanged places with Gene VanderZalm, who, along with his family, has gone to Canada for a year.

Mrs Ross has brought her husband Nathan and their two sons to Meeniyan.

The boys, Hudson, who is in Grade 4, and Lachlan, who is in Grade 1, are also attending Tarwin Valley Primary School.

“The school and the community opened their arms and just welcomed us,” Mrs Ross said.

“It’s amazing.”

Mrs Ross felt privileged to attend the Australia Day ceremony at Meeniyan and said she teared up during the beautiful song I Am Australian.

She applied to go on exchange for professional development and as a challenge for her family.

She hopes with her leap into the unknown, she can show students the rewards of adventure and “calculated risks”, and demonstrate that “hard work pays off”.

She also sees students benefiting from having a newcomer in their midst as they see their surroundings with new eyes and explain things to their teacher.

“We’re all teachers and students,” she said.

“The world is our school, too.”

The challenge has brought the Ross family closer together.

Mrs Ross’ husband Nathan was excited to take on a

new challenge.

“He’s up for adventure too,” Mrs Ross said.

Initially the children felt a bit worried about leaving friends and the familiar objects and routines of home, but they soon became excited while researching the trip.

The family communicates with people back home through Skype, Facebook, email, traditional letter mail, text messages and the VanderZalms’ blog.

Mrs Ross finds life very different here from the wintry lifestyle she left behind in Calgary, a city of around one million people.

Mountain Park School, where Mrs Ross taught Grade 5, has views of the Rocky Mountains.

The modern school building accommodates 950 middle school students, from Grade 5 to Year 9, and 50 teachers.

She enjoys the intimate environment at Tarwin Valley Primary School and South Gippsland’s summer and opportunities to go outside.

She also finds that the

slower pace of life encourages her to focus on her family.

Hudson has started surfing lessons and now they see his success, the other family members want to learn.

They attended the Australian Open and horse racing at Cranbourne, and intend to spend lots more time immersing themselves in Australian life and enjoying summer on the beaches at Sandy Point.

Exchanging ideas: Canadian teacher Kathleen Ross is spending 2014 at Tarwin Valley Primary School.

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Inspirational talk: guest speaker, Harcourts Victoria CEO Sadhana Smiles (second from left), with Southern Business Women’s Network members, from left, Wendy Major, Megan Vuillermin, Deanne Staley, Jackie Laurie, Gillian Mertens and Lucy Mertens.

Offering insight: guest speaker, Harcourts Victoria CEO Sadhana Smiles (centre) with event sponsors, from left, Sophia Cole of Bendigo Bank, Carol Elliott of GippsTAFE, Garry Austin of Telstra, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Neil Rankine and Wendy Major of South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network.

Self belief will return rewards CONFIDENCE will lead to success in life, according to one of only three CEOs in the Australian real estate industry.

Sadhana Smiles, the CEO of Harcourts Victoria real estate, was the guest

speaker at a lunch in Leongatha last Tuesday.

The event, organised by the Bass Coast/South Gippsland Business Alliance, was held at Wildflower Café at GippsTAFE. The Fijian came to Australia as a 16 year old and her youthful confidence

then helped her to overcome cultural shock and homesickness.

Years later, when her personal life spiraled downhill, drawing on inner confidence helped her to reconstruct her relationships and ultimately, her life.

Ms Smiles was named the 2013 Victorian Telstra Business Woman of the Year and is a big believer in one’s environment shaping their life.

Her grandfather was

brought from India to Fiji as a slave by the British settlers, and after a difficult life under strict Indian societal rules, she moved to Melbourne aged 16 to pursue an education.

Her later marriage to an Australian man lasted 24 years, during which time she found success in real estate sales, eventually running her own franchise and consultancy.

In 2009, when her marriage fell apart, her parents

disowned her and so did her children. Ms Smiles’ confessed she considered taking her life, but remembering she had two children to live for, sought help.

“I decided to be the confident girl that I was when I was in Fiji,” she said.

She moved to Sydney to join Harcourts and was CEO of the company’s NSW division before taking on a similar role with the Victorian division.

“The blokes I work with

would say I’m challenging to work with. It means I’m driving the business in the direction that it needs to be going in,” Ms Smiles said.

She dismissed critics as unimportant to her and said a business will not grow unless its leaders take risks.

Ms Smiles takes pride in her leadership style being described as fun, firm and fair.

She has reunited with her children, written a book about people management

and established the charity Links Fiji, which distributes cervical cancer test kits in Fiji in a bid to reduce incidences of the disease.

“For $3 to $4, we can take a pap smear kit to remote areas and save lives,” Ms Smiles said.

Since her charity was established, not one Fijian woman’s life has been lost to cervical cancer.

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Identifying history DO YOU recognise these children?

The photograph shows children from the 1940s at St Laurence O’Toole Catholic Primary School in Leongatha.

Mary McCaughan, nee Cummins, of Pound Creek knows the identities of a lot of these children but is seeking help from the public to fill in the last eight names.

The names in doubt are marked with question marks in the list below.

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Back row: Olive Pynn, Hilda Ryan, Pat Hannon, Anne Odlum, Eileen Gould, Maureen Keighery, Clare Cowland, Mary O’Brien, Maureen Bridgman.

Second row: Barbara Carter, Amy Hogan, Kathleen Gleeson, Dorothy Gleeson, Norma Gould, Gwen Bair, Roma Land, Anne Roughead, Sheila Galway, Cecelia Bridgman.

Third row: Jack Bridgman, Kevin Maguire, Bill Pynn, (1.

Jack Odlum?), Jack Hannon, (2. Jim Bowler?), Barry Hannon, Ted Land, (3. John Pound?), (4. John Odlum?).

Fourth row: Wendy Donoghue, Peggy Gleeson, Clare Land, Dawn Land, Patricia Lewis, Bridie Carmody, Denise Bridgman, Dorothy Cowland, Kathleen O’Brien.

Front row: (5. unknown?), (6. Tom Canty?), John Appleyard, Peter Roughead, Micky Denham, (7. unknown Cowland?), Kevin O’Brien, (8. Tom Odlum?).

Mayor’s message Cr Neil Rankine LAST week, in my column, I farewelled Allan Bawden, Bass Coast Shire’s CEO after more than 19 years. Both current and former staff, councillors, mayors and many community figures farewelled Allan over the week. It was an emotional time for most, not the least Allan himself, as he had led council from its inception and had forged strong friendships along the way.

This week, however, it is time to celebrate the future.

Yesterday, Monday 17, our new CEO Paul Buckley started in his new role, and there is a buzz of excitement among councillors and staff. I’m sure as you get to know Paul, this buzz will also extend to the wider community.

Paul is very keen to get around and meet as many community groups and individuals as possible.

He has joined us after nine years as the CEO of the City of Latrobe, and a long and distinguished public service career, which included being awarded the Public Service Medal in the 2012 Queen’s Birthday Honours for his outstanding public service and sustained leadership to the local community.

Importantly, Paul knows Bass Coast.

He has family here, has holidayed here for many years and has been a member of the Gippsland Local Government Network, in which Allan was also a member. Through the network, Paul, Allan and the other Gippsland

Local Government CEOs have advocated on many important issues on behalf of the community, including the Bass Coast Highway duplication project.

Paul is an experienced CEO who understands all levels of government. This is important, as the CEO is the principal advocate of the community on matters that fall under the other levels of government, such as roads and major projects, and his work is vital in attracting funding to the shire. Advocacy is possibly the main task of the CEO. Last year, we undertook a benchmarking project, to get a measure of how Bass Coast Shire was performing in comparison to other councils. While the results told us we are doing a good job, there is always room for improvement.

It will be one of Paul’s tasks to implement the opportunities identified and continue to improve our services. In doing so, he will be building on the excellent work done by the former CEO. His other main task is to continue to deliver the Council Plan 2013 – 2017, which was developed through a collaborative process involving the community, elected councillors and council staff. As such, the Council Plan belongs to all of us.

If you see Paul out and about – and he will be easy to recognise, as he is very tall – please introduce yourself and make him feel welcome to our beautiful Bass Coast.

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Korumbura Primary a community school Featuring kinder to tertiary options

KORUMBURRA Primary School principal Nathan Pirouet states, “We pride ourselves on our parent and wider community involvement which aims to provide all students opportunities to follow their passion.”

The school caters as well for the mainstream learner as it does for those who prefer a more hands on style of learning. The Bikes R Us and Buildings, and Grounds Student Team are two such programs

Learning the ropes: Korumburra Primary School house captain Madison Norris (left) and school captain Kieran Lewis.

that cater for hands on learners.

The latter allows for a group of students to get involved in maintenance around the school, identifying where repairs are needed, pulling things apart, putting them back together, fixing and painting.

“We provide a diversity of opportunity at the school and I’m confident our kids leaving Grade 6 are pretty well rounded,” Mr Pirouet said.

A tangible example of the strong parent and community involvement in the school is the new playground equipment funded by Michael’s IGA community rewards points system to the value of $12,000.

The big thing for 2014 has been the appointment of a full time learning coach Jacqui Rottier.

Jacqui has five years experience

as a regional coach, and is now dedicated to the school to assist in develop ing a sustained culture of teaching and learning capacity within the whole school.

The principal outlines three key aims for this position: • to improve student learning through the development of a culture of observation and coaching for effective teaching and learning practices; • to build ongoing productive professional learning teams with a shared understanding and commitment to student and teacher improvement; and • to reduce disparity between classrooms and build whole school beliefs and understandings, pedagogy and curriculum knowledge.

School opens doors SOUTH Gippsland Specialist School is certainly at one with the community.

That is a feature principal Heather Braden is proud of.

“We like to promote the fact students are widely involved in the community,” she said.

“We have a strong VCAL program and many students are actively involved in work experience in the community.

“Many students have gone on to employment via the program.”

The school community is strong as well.

“We do have a supportive parent and friends club,” Ms Braden said.

The Prep to Year 12 school has 42 students but has facilities to cater for 55.

“We have a high staff to student ratio with small class sizes,” Ms Braden said.

Facilities at the school are just five

years old and include a hydrotherapy pool.

The school teaches children with intellectual disabilities along with a lot of other disabilities.

“We have allied health professionals at the school including an occupational therapist, speech therapist and social worker to work with the students and parents,” Ms Braden.

“We are also an Amaze (Autism Victoria) accredited autism friendly school and we provide all kinds of curriculum.”

The school aims to manage behaviour in a positive way where possible and offer a fantastic learning environment for children with disabilities.

Fun and games: South Gippsland Specialist School principal Heather Braden with students Saxon, Liam and Mikey.

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Swimming success and movie madness fabulous Movie Madness Night under the stars last Friday, February 14.

The Junior School Swimming Carnival was held at Wonthaggi Pool with Sambell House taking the winner’s trophy for

2014.

Swimming continues at the college with the junior swim program at the Wonthaggi heated pool under way.

There is great excitement too at the Junior School with eight Grade 4 students vying for the role

of school captain.

With the opening of the new Middle School this year for grades 5 to 8 Year Four students are now the leaders of the junior campus.

Family and friends were invited to attend a special Junior School assembly on Tuesday, Febru-

Settling in: Grade 6 teachers Simon Furniss and Marcelle Kreig took their class on a tour of the brand new Middle School at the start of the school year. From left, students Jasmine Petrusch, Rhani Mann, Ashley Steet, Natalie Mehes, Mia Strattman, Bethany Scott, Shae White and Juliette Townsend are enjoying life in their brand new school.

ary 11 where the aspiring Grade 4 leaders made their school captain speeches.

New head of the Junior School, Ralph Arceo said regardless of the outcome, these students are commended for their commitment and effort as they step up as Grade 4 leaders this year.

Grade 4 teacher Emma Wood said they have new

house captains, and there will be a captain and vice captain and all her students in the class will have leadership roles.

The Movie Madness Night saw hundreds flock to the second annual event and enjoyed a great night of fun under the stars for the outdoor screening of Despicable Me 2.

Families picnicked on

the oval and children enjoyed the delicious barbecue foods, pancakes, great coffee, music and a loads of free activities including the three jumping castles, face painting, badge making and art and craft.

Another successful fundraiser for the college organised by the hardworking Parents and Friends Association.

New leaders: new head of the Newhaven College Junior School, Ralph Arceo, was delighted to meet families and welcome new students at Newhaven College’s Junior School assembly. He congratulated Grade 4 students, from left, Rory Fuery, Zahra Ryan and Alexander Bowering for doing a great job hosting the first assembly for 2014.

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New Buildings - Open Day Wednesday 26 February 2014 2:30pm - 5:30pm Leongatha Secondary College have commenced the 2014 school year with brand new classrooms for all students, due to our newly constructed buildings along with a relocated administration wing.

We would like to invite not only the current school community, but past staff, students and all members of the public to visit our fantastic new facilities during our open afternoon on Wednesday February 26th.

This will be held from 2:30-5:30pm and gives not just our students and families, but our wider local community the chance to visit this exciting development.

Please feel free to visit and tour through our new Arts, Junior and Senior buildings and discover our state of the art facilities that benefit each of our students.

College staff will be present on the day taking tours through these buildings showcasing our amazing new school.

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St Laurence’s to celebrate centenary ST LAURENCE O’Toole’s Primary School will have 100 reasons to celebrate next month, when its centenary occurs.

Three days of commemoration will occur over the Labour Day long weekend at the school, and in and around the parish.

The school will be having an open morning from 9am to 11am on Friday, March 7 followed by a barbecue lunch for students and visitors.

Saturday will see guests signing a register in the parish centre and church from 1pm while taking in historical displays. A school tour will commence at 2pm.

A centenary celebration of drinks and dinner will begin at 6.30pm with tickets available from the parish office or school.

Past students, teachers and parishioners are invited to come and share in the evening, catch-up and swap stories.

Sunday will see a centenary mass at the parish church from 11am with the monument unveiled after the mass.

The school will be open on the day and a picnic lunch will be held in the school grounds.

The history of the school is rich, and began when the original wooden church of St Laurence O’Toole was shifted to the site in 1913 and converted into a school.

At the same time, the current church was being built and a convent erected for the Sisters of St Joseph who opened the school in 1914.

This building was continued to be used until 1957 when it was demolished and the current Ogilvy Street brick school was constructed.

Students from the school who have gone onto great things include Olympian Kalia McKnight and premiership AFL footballer Jarryd Roughead.

Current principal Chris Dortmans said he looking forward to celebrating another 100.

“I am optimistic about the next 100 years and I am confident it will be as exciting and challenging as the past 100,” he said.

“I wonder what the principal of St Laurence’s will write, or put on email or something else yet to be invented in 2114. It is fascinating to speculate.”

Above, Flashback: workmen help convert the original wooden church of St Laurence O’Toole into a school in 1913.

Left, Adventure awaits: teacher Julie Charles and her Prep/1F students at the start of the school year.

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Mary Mac boosts staff FRESH teaching staff are bringing new perspectives to Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s rich tradition.

Patrick McCarthy, Paul Carroll and Penny Morris are some of the Leongatha school’s new staff in 2014.

Mr Carroll has come from Genazzano FCJ College, a Catholic girls’ school in Kew. His teaching position at Mary MacKillop is his first at a coeducational school.

He teaches physical education, incorporating health, and religious education, and lives in Inverloch.

“I’m enjoying the more relaxed pace,” he said of his move to South Gippsland.

Mr Carroll was drawn to teach at Mary MacKillop partly by its Josephite affiliation.

“I also wanted to stay in the Catholic tradition, and I’d heard good things about the faith and mission,” he said.

Mr Carroll heard about the school from two for-

mer Mary MacKillop students, Gillian Forrester and Amanda Kazalac nee Murphy, who are also teachers.

He is enjoying working with Mary MacKillop’s students.

“The kids are really nice,” he said.

“They bring a good attitude to each day. It certainly makes our job a lot easier.

“We’re in such a privileged position where we can have a positive influence on their lives. We can help them grow in their knowledge and in their faith as well.”

Another new teacher, Mr McCarthy, is a graduate of Monash Gippsland’s graduate diploma of education.

He completed a five week placement at Mary MacKillop in 2013 and was subsequently offered a position.

“I’m absolutely rapt to be back at the school,” he said.

He looks forward to “the opportunity to help students grow into active and informed citizens of our community.”

Mr McCarthy is teach-

ing English to junior students and Year 9 history.

He has been in the area for two years and lives in Inverloch.

“I’m loving the beach

and the lifestyle,” he said.

He said he was drawn to the school by its “rich Catholic tradition”.

“The school especially has been so welcoming.

The staff has been very supportive,” he said.

Mr McCarthy’s mother grew up in Leongatha and he has family in the area.

“It was great to come

back to this area and teach where my mum grew up,” he said.

Penny Morris has joined the Mary MacKillop staff to teach food

technology.

She lives in Kernot.

Ms Morris has returned to teaching part time after being on family leave.

New staff: Paul Carroll teaches physical and religious education, Penny Morris teaches food technology and Patrick McCarthy teaches humanities.

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Budding engineers: from left, making spaghetti bridges last Thursday were Fish Creek Primary School students, Tayla, Elisha, Isla and Katelyn. When dry, the glue, newspaper and pasta contraptions will be tested to see how much weight they can hold.

Essential skill: clockwise from front, Grade 1/2 students Celeste, Sativa, Brodie, Archie, Ozzie and Kye from Tarwin Lower Primary School know reading is an important part of their education.

Together, they achieve THREE South Gippsland schools have united to celebrate the benefits of learning in the country.

The Star caught up with students at

Fish Creek, Tarwin Valley and Tarwin Lower primary schools last week.

Collectively, they are known as the Waratah cluster of schools.

Play time: from left, Liam, Jade, Ruby, Campbell and Scott from Tarwin Valley Primary School in Meeniyan point out where their new playground equipment is being installed. The efforts of the Parents and Friends Group and volunteers have raised money over the last few years to purchase new playground equipment. Students were consulted on the different components so it would reflect what they would like and how they would use it.

South Gippsland Specialist School foster the involvement of the wider school community in its programs and activities so students become empowered members of their communities Tasty exercise: from left, Tarwin Lower Primary School Prep students, Teagan, Paddy and Patrick were writing a recipe for fried rice last Thursday, after cooking it in the classroom the day before.

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Developing lifelong learners KORUMBURRA Secondary School’s new principal Abigail Graham says “developing respectful, resilient, lifelong learners� is the key objective. “One of the great strengths of our school is the long history it has of working together with its cluster of feeder primary schools. “There is greater continuity than you would normally find between primary and secondary schools, especially in terms of how you learn, making transition from one to the other much easier. “Korumburra has a P-12 mentality.�

Year 9 Naplan data showed strong growth against students’ Year 7 results and show the school value adds when compared to state-wide results.

Learning culture at the school is excellent with VCE students already studying hard and VCAL students have “kicked off their training well.�

Parent support for the school is evident even in the “great support for the school uniform.� “I am looking forward to getting the students to have a greater say in how they learn, and how the school operates which includes how information and communications technology is used. “This is the first year of one to one laptops all the way through from years 7 to 12.�

Ms Graham has worked in many Gippsland schools but she says this is by far the friendliest school she has ever worked in. Never before has she had two students bound into her office and say “We just wanted to say welcome!�

Natural focus: Natasha Hibma and Rachel Chalmers, both in Grade 6, with chicks they are raising.

Farming in spotlight IN A FARMING district it makes sense for students to study agriculture at school.

Proud to be ’Burra: Korumburra Secondary College captains Brock Dorling and Jacqueline Snooks, and vice captain Julia Boys uphold their school’s culture of achievement.

Developing respectful, resilient life long learners Korumburra Secondary College supports our students’ learning growth through:

This is the thinking behind principal Lisa Dumicich introducing agricultural studies at Chairo Christian School, Leongatha.

Many students live on farms or are likely to work in farming and supporting industries after school.

The subject provides opportunities for students to learn animal husbandry, horticulture and sustainable farming.

Students from Years 7 to 10 study agriculture, and the teacher is Jenny Geri.

Students from Years 7 to 10 also undertake a program called FOCUS that covers “fostering�, “opportunity�, “challenge�, “unity� and “service�.

It instils the value of service to the community and taking on challenges outside students’ comfort zones.

Primary students will be using the spelling programs LEMphonics from

Prep to Grade 2 and Wordsworth Spelling from grades 3 to 6.

The MiniLit program helps younger students who are struggling with literacy to approach the standard of their peers.

Students from Grade 5 to Year 10 will each use a tablet for school. For Grade 5 and 6 students, the device lives in the classroom, while older students are permitted to take them home for study use.

The school owns iPads for use by Year 9s and 10s and these will soon be rolled out to Year 7s and 8s.

Chairo takes advantage of its four campuses to combine the Year 7 students for a camp in Canberra and Year 8s for a trip to Camp Coolamatong.

The Leongatha campus is hosting a family picnic dedication service on Friday, February 21.

It will feature songs for the children and messages from campus principal Ms Dumicich and Chairo executive principal Rob Bray.

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NEW STAGE FOR LEONGATHA SECONDARY COLLEGE

Just love that school

JUST weeks into the school year, staff and students at Leongatha Secondary College have given their new $10 million school the thumbs up.

Despite teething problems that are to be expected, college business manager Gabe Windsor said the three buildings had been well received and boosted staff morale.

“They have got off to a great start,” she said.

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“People are absolutely rapt. The kids are just loving their new classrooms.”

College principal Brett Windsor said the redevelopment was state of the art.

“Students will have access to the best facilities and ICT (information and communications technology),” he said.

Mr Windsor said the redevelopment “had been a long time coming”, with the dilapidated former school building built in the late 1960s to service the former Leongatha Technical School.

“We had water leaks, the roof was shot and it had got to the stage where it was not reasonable to be spending money on it,” he said.

The new school is designed to cater for 600 students. The junior building accommodates years 7-9 students, while years 10-12 students are based in the senior building. Some rooms have outdoor spaces and views over the town.

The senior complex has specialist rooms for physics, chemistry and biology lessons, and a VCE study area and lounge. All rooms have drinking fountains, wireless

internet and a 60 inch colour television for presentations.

Apple TV devices enable communication between teachers’ and students’ computers, and TV screens, removing the need for cumbersome electronic whiteboards.

Both buildings are designed around central open spaces for shared learning, with individual classrooms that can be isolated for private lessons.

The art room has areas for secondary and primary students, a digital arts

room, pottery area, photography studio, textile space and general arts rooms.

New furniture has been fitted throughout and funded mostly by the school.

So proud is the college of their new buildings, the school is staging a community open day on Wednesday, February 26 from 2.30-5.30pm.

“The buildings are not that visual from the road and it’s just getting the message out there,” Ms Windsor said.

The project involved as

many local contractors as possible.

In other school news, college administrators are seeking to improve communication with parents via the new COMPASS computer system.

Parents will receive news feeds, progress reports about their students, be able to give permission to attend excursion and report student absences.

Parents will have their own login details too.

Students can also use the system to view bul-

letins, room changes and timetables.

The school has funded the program.

The open day will include an information session for parents wishing to learn how to use the program.

“We want to make it as user friendly as we possibly can so it will be really beneficial for them,” Ms Windsor said.

After the open day ends at 5.30pm, Year 7 students will be issued with their iPads.

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NEW STAGE FOR LEONGATHA SECONDARY COLLEGE

Full marks to TS

THE new look Leongatha Secondary College is a showpiece

by Wonthaggi based company TS Constructions.

Project manager Mark Patterson said the company takes pride in being part of constructions that serve the community for many years.

“We really like to be involved with local projects because of the association with the various institutions we have.

Whether it be the CFA or schools, one or more of us at TS have some connection with the school, so there is that real community involvement,” he said.

The Leongatha Secondary College buildings were completed within 14 months of the site being handed over, despite the challenges posed by a wet winter.

“It worked well for the school being finished by the start of the school

year in 2014,” Mr Patterson said.

College principal Brett Windsor praised the professionalism of TS Constructions.

“TS Constructions have just been magnificent to deal with; the quality of their work and they have just been so flexible and easy to deal with,” he said.

The building features laminated timber beams, and a composite roof with insulate foam and a colourbond underside with superb insulating properties.

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The material did however pose a challenge as electricians were re-

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the core of TS Constructions’ work, the company also has up to 10 houses now underway.

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Below, Nice job: Leongatha Secondary College principal Brett Windsor (left) congratulates project manager Mark Patterson of TS Constructions on a job well done.

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NEW STAGE FOR LEONGATHA SECONDARY COLLEGE

Fresh faces on staff LEONGATHA Secondary College has welcomed four new staff to the school this year.

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Ryan Butler has been employed for the 2014 school year as outdoor education trainee.

Ryan will assist all staff and students within the outdoor education and physical education department.

Prior to this appointment, Ryan travelled extensively throughout Europe.

He is an enthusiastic new member of the team and brings with him much experience for all outdoor pursuits.

His first impression of the school?

“Very impressive. Great staff and kids,” he said.

Sophie Taratuta is a new graduate teacher employed full time in the outdoor education and physical education department.

She has been employed on a 12 month contract. Sophie has previously worked at YMCA Manyung and Jets Gym and has undertaken teaching rounds at several Melbourne secondary colleges.

“The teachers and students are all extremely friendly, and I’m looking

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Bernadette (Berni) Sweeney joins the school as a full time ongoing maths/science teacher.

Berni previously trained

at university as a chemical engineer and for the past few years has worked in theatre as a stage manager.

Berni has worked at the Victorian College of the Arts, Monash and Victoria

University.

“Everyone is very welcoming and friendly and the facilities are amazing!,” she said of the school.

Tanya Chalmers is employed part time, joining

the arts, health and technology departments teaching health, visual arts along with metals and plastics.

She has undertaken relief teaching on short term basis at the college.

Joining the team: the new teachers at Leongatha Secondary College, from left, Ryan Butler, Sophie Taratuta, Bernadette (Berni) Sweeney and Tanya Chalmers.

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“THE STAR�, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - PAGE 31

Health News Better health, Better lifestyles, Stronger communities

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Studying the local community for a healthier future The results of a study by a local allied health assistant may pave the way for improved quality of life for older members of the community.

other allied health assistants to think about how they can effectively monitor their clients’ progress, and make improvements where necessary.�

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) exercise leader Tahnee Trembath recently presented the ďŹ ndings of her research into exercise group outcomes at the Victorian Allied Health Assistant conference in Melbourne.

Ms Trembath said another key ďŹ nding of her study was that all the clients surveyed reported improved conďŹ dence to exercise since completing the program.

Ms Trembath, who is completing a Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science at Charles Sturt University, was supported by the LCHS Research Council throughout her study.

She was examining the improvements to clients’ health following their participation in the low-level group exercise program at LCHS in the Latrobe Valley. “We found 81% of our clients reported their medical condition had improved since participating in the exercise group,� said Ms Trembath. “While this reinforces the belief that the work we do is effective, it has also inspired

“Our ultimate goal is to keep people out of hospital and stay independent, where possible,� she said.

Ms Trembath’s research project is one of many overseen by the LCHS Research Council, which aims to support and encourage staff professional development.

Supported by academics from Monash University and its Department of Rural and Indigenous Health, clinicians interested in research can access research scholarships and participate in short or long-term studies aimed at improving the health of regional communities.

For more information about a future in research at LCHS, phone Dr Susan Fletcher on 1800 242 696.

One number to access mental health support services For people with an enduring mental illness and their support networks, ďŹ nding a support service doesn’t have to be difďŹ cult, thanks to a Gippsland-wide central intake phone number.

The Mental Health Community Support Services (MHCSS) Intake Assessment team at Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) are local people who understand the community and can perform assessments for services as well as provide referrals.

Ms Deborah Harvey, Manager Gateway at LCHS, said the central intake phone number would mean the community would receive relevant information based on their needs and location. “There is no wrong door when you ring the central intake number,� said Ms Harvey. “By phoning 1300 785 543, anyone who needs help for a disabling mental health

condition, their carer or their doctor can receive information on a variety of programs and support available to them.�

This includes day programs, carer support and respite, home-based outreach, residential rehabilitation and Aboriginal support services across the region.

Regional MHCSS providers are LCHS, Mental Illness Fellowship, MIND, Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation, Salvation Army Gippscare, SNAP and Yarram and District Health Service. Latrobe Regional Hospital is a MHCSS partner.

This service is at no cost and is for people aged 16 to 64 years living in the Gippsland region who have a mental health condition that is disabling.

To ďŹ nd out more, phone the MHCSS Intake Assessment team on 1300 785 543.

Above: Latrobe Community Health Service exercise leader Tahnee Trembath and exercise group participant Susan Pugliese.

Helping you remain at home To help ageing community members stay at home for longer, Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) Aged Care Services offer a range of support services across Gippsland.

These services include the National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP), Home and Community Care (HACC) Response Service, and Home Care Packages. “A Home Care Package is allocated funding to help older members of the community purchase services to help them stay active, independent and involved in their community,� said Ms Bernadette Kennedy, Manager Aged Care Services at LCHS.“There are different levels of Home Care Packages available, depending on their needs. This can range from basic and occasional care needs to more regular support.�

LCHS Aged Care Services offers Home Care Packages in Gippsland and the Hume and Grampians regions. To receive a Home Care Package, clients need to be assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS), which LCHS can also do for Gippsland residents.

For more information about Home Care Packages at LCHS or for an ACAS assessment in Gippsland, phone LCHS on 1800 242 696.

Mental Health Community Support Services Mental Health Community Support Services (MCHSS) is now being offered throughout Gippsland by Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS). LCHS will be the main referring agency for those living in the Gippsland region. It is a central intake and assessment service for people with a disabling mental illness.

To ďŹ nd out more, visit www.lchs.com.au or phone the MHCSS Intake Assessment team

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From the Star’s Facebook page

Lazy lapine: Bentley the rabbit enjoys lying in front of the fan during summer and the heater during winter. By Simone.

Sea dog: chocolate labrador Roxy having a dip in cool seawater. By Katrina Rodda.

Hot dog

By Laura Gibb TRUDY Banks’ dog Summer is the winning “hot pet” in our Star photo competition.

We asked readers to send in photos of the creative ways their pets coped with the hot weather.

We popped the pictures in an album on The Star’s Facebook page and asked readers to click “like” on

their favourites.

Summer’s attempt to squeeze into a tub of cool water was the most popular entry with 13 votes.

Thank you to the people who sent in photos of wet cats, daggy dogs and enterprising rabbits.

We hope you enjoy them.

The topic of our next photo competition is “summer produce”.

We are looking for photos of you and your summer vegetables, fruits

and other produce that are the pride of your garden or farm.

Email your entry, along with your name, to laura@thestar.com. au by Monday, February 24.

Be sure to “like” The Star’s Facebook page to receive updates on local news and other Star events.

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Right, Winning photo: Summer tries to climb into the biggest tub available. By Trudy Banks.

Broadway delivers comedy, drama AN ENGAGING and diverse night of entertainment in a fresh and innovative way was right on locals’ doorstep on the weekend.

Wonthaggi Theatrical Group built on the success of last year’s Bend It Like Broadway concert to deliver a brand new show using the premise of rolereversal of well-known Broadway numbers as well as comical and dramatic elements.

Bend It Like Broadway featured a cast of 10, with a range of local and Melbourne performers, allowing the program to highlight superb solos and create ensemble pieces rich with harmonies and energy.

Directors Will Hanley and Karen Milkins-Hendry were excited to present the show to audiences at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre over the weekend.

The program featured old standards, contemporary classics and fresh interpretations of songs to surprise.

The local faces included Britt Lewis, Will and Sarah Hanley, Bron Kalos, Kerryn Moren, Brad Beach and Elly

Poletti.

Each performer had graced the stage in many

a memorable WTG or Leongatha Lyric Theatre productions.

Above, Sibling love: Mirboo North’s Chloe, Poppy and Lily Maxwell play ball games at the Mirboo North pool recently.

Right, Cooling down: Brock and Summer Pollock from Mirboo North ease their way into the Mirboo North pool recently.

Steering stage: Kerryn Moren of Inverloch and Bron Kalos of Leongatha during rehearsing the choreography of Big Girls Don’t Cry, part of the Bend It Like Broadway program.

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Nurse needed in the house

By Brad Lester A BAND of passionate locals is ensuring the people of Tarwin Lower and district are in good nick.

The Tarwin Lower and District Community Health Centre is overseen by a volunteer committee of management, and provides a

diversity of health services, from a visiting doctor to a medical acupuncturist.

Residents from Walkerville through to Venus Bay, Middle Tarwin and Meeniyan are catered for.

Now that variety of services will expand, with plans to introduce a nurse practitioner and possibly another doctor to fill the void in medical services now offered.

The nurse practitioner would prescribe medications, order and interpret tests, immunise, and deal with general health matters, but funding is needed said centre committee president Dot Kennedy.

“We are only putting out feelers but if we are able to get it, we could perhaps offer a Saturday service so people who work can access it,” she said.

Down the drain: Damien Noonan bids farewell to alcohol for February.

Down the drain

By Stuart Biggins “NONE of my friends thought I could do it but I have already exceeded my $400 target.”

Damien Noonan of Razor Sharp hairdressing Leongatha is participating in FebFast “to enjoy 28 days of good health and kick start 2014” by forgoing alcohol.

“It’s not going to be easy so it would be great if you can sponsor me. The money raised supports solutions to youth addiction which is great because resisting my cravings is a tiny insight into what people with serious addiction issues go through every day,” he said.

“If I’m going to have a month off I might as well make it worthwhile.”

If you would like to support Damien and this worthy cause you can do so by visiting http://my.febfast.org/PersonalPage. aspx?registrationID=696858

More services: Tarwin Lower and District Community Health Centre president Dot Kennedy is hoping to attract a nurse practitioner.

The health centre is vital to the community, given the area’s isolation from health services at Wonthaggi, Leongatha and Foster – up to an 80km round trip - and the high average ages of residents: 54 at Venus Bay and 50 at Tarwin Lower.

“We have pensioners or people who are working part-time, so we want to make sure services are accessible and affordable,” Ms Kennedy said.

“The committee is really keen on ensuring we can provide as many local services for people’s health needs as we possibly can.”

And that it does.

Gippsland Southern Health Service provides a district nurse from Monday to Friday from 9am to 11am, who takes blood samples, changes dressing and undertakes first aid.

GSHS also oversees an exercise group on Wednesday afternoons and subsides a visiting podiatrist.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s maternal and child health nurse visits every second Tuesday of the month to service the region’s youngsters.

The Friday Friendship Group revolves around activities, inside and outside of the centre.

Medical acupuncturist Dr Kam Saraswati is popular and often booked out on

Tuesdays and Thursdays, while Dr Fran Grimes travels from Foster to provide clinics from 10am-2pm every Wednesday. The committee is contemplating an extra doctor as Dr Grimes has closed her books to new patients.

The list of services and activities goes on: naturopath Maxine MacDonald, playgroup, South Gippsland Bridge Club, Grants Only Group, Tarwin Lower Red Cross and Riverside Villas.

Volunteers often staff the office and could do with upgraded equipment, including a new photocopier.

Last year, the centre committee supported a local history project that saw volunteers record the tales of 16 of the district’s elderly citizens.

This resulted in the play River and Dunes at the Tarwin Lower Football Clubrooms in November and a book of locals’ tales is now being finalised.

The health centre was established by the community in 1991 after much fundraising and has since been overseen by a committee. Current members are: Dot and Don Kennedy, Colin and Shirley West, Heather and Alan Marshall, Laura Barker, Lila O’Connor, Wendy Don and Marie Bohack.

• OBITUARY

Give, giving, Bee’s 100 years of celebration given AN ICON of the Leongatha Croquet Club died in her 100th year.

COMMUNITY foundations worldwide are celebrating a centenary of community giving.

The Bass Coast has its own such foundation.

Just 12 years old, the Bass Coast Community Foundation has grown from an initial donation of just $50 to a permanent fund of just under $1 million.

Last year, close to $100,000 was distributed around the region through grants and other funded activities.

Already this year, the foundation has distributed $22,500 in vouchers to all local schools and family support agencies, for them to assist families with the costs involved with sending children back to school.

The voucher program is an initiative of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR).

Leanne Edwards, principal of Bass Valley Primary School, is a huge fan of this program and said it helps level out the playing field for all students.

“We use the vouchers in a range of different ways, including buying spare shoes, t-shirts and jumpers for those times when you know families just can’t find the money to provide these items.

“We have had parents in tears when we are able to hand over a new item of clothing for their child so they don’t have to go without. They are so grateful for the support.

This is a fantastic program”.

The Bass coast Community Foundation Community Grants program will be open for applications from the beginning of March.

All eligible organisations are encouraged to make contact with executive officer Kate Dwyer to discuss the application process. Guidelines and forms can be found on our website, www.bccf.org.au Chair of the Bass coast Community Foundation Martin Keogh acknowledges the work of many in the community: “We have so many great organisations doing outstanding work for our community and it is crucial for funds to be made available to help these groups continue their efforts,” he said.

Ms Dwyer will be joining a panel of other grant makers that support rural and regional communities at a free community grants workshop in Warragul on February 20.

The workshop is a great opportunity for fundraisers and grants coordinators from not for profit organisations to get some handy tips on seeking funding from trusts and foundations.

If you would like to know more about this workshop or how you can join the Bass Coast Community Foundation in supporting this region, please ring Kate on 5672 3356.

Bee Cramp witnessed many changes and historical events, including two world wars, the advent of power and motor vehicles, people flying in the sky, and man landing on the moon.

Then along came technology, TV, mobile phones, the internet and Australia’s first female prime minister.

In Australia’s history, there have been 28 prime ministers; in Bee’s lifetime she saw 24 of them work for her.

Bee was the proud mother of four children, grandmother of 16, great grandmother of 37 and great great grandmother of five.

Bertha Ellen Goding was born on December 8, 1913 in Moorooduc, Victoria to Henry Walter Goding and Fanny Elizabeth Howell.

She was the fifth child of nine children: Cliff, Harry, Alice, Keith, Don, Brenda, Eric and Ron. In 1918, Bee attended the state school at Moorooduc where she loved playing marbles and cricket, and like all children, playing with one another.

When she was 11 she won a scholarship to go to Frankston High School for three years.

In these adolescent years, she loved playing hockey, tennis, cricket and generally got up to all the mischievous things all kids

do, including motorbike riding with her brother Keith.

Her first job was teaching at Moorooduc Primary School. She continued to work until her retirement at the age of 70.

At the age of 22 in 1936, she married Dudley May who was from Casino NSW. They married at Moorooduc where they stayed for a short time before moving to Brisbane.

They were happy together and had their first child Judy, before moving to Melbourne and welcoming their second daughter Bev. A few years passed while Bee kept Judy and Bev in line, before life took them across to Adelaide where Bee and Dud welcomed their first son John.

A few years later they then returned to Victoria and settled in Wandin. It was here where life dealt Bee her first harsh card.

At the age of 33 in 1947, she endured the passing of Dudley.

All of a sudden she had three children to clothe and feed all on her own. She opened a ladies and children’s wear shop in High Street, Armadale. The next move was to Mordialloc and Bee took a position at Freighters after learning shorthand and typing.

In 1950, Bee met Colin Cramp and they married in 1951. Colin had come from a farming life in Mallacoota. They bought a house in Parkdale, and later moved

to Highett where Bee and Col welcomed their new daughter Sharon.

Col loved his fishing and Bee was always with him camping and fishing, with many trips to Mallacoota and Merimbula with the kids in tents and a tiny caravan, as well as trips to Lake Eppaloch to be with Judy and Frank.

Bee and Col then went into real estate, with Bee being the one of the few women in Australia who held a real estate licence at that time.

Col was a builder, and they designed and built their home in Moorabbin where they continued their real estate agency.

Her next dream was to live on the Mornington Peninsula, and they built a home in Frankston they also designed to get a view of Port Phillip Bay. Lots of grandchildren had come by this time and she adored them all. She loved the family times together and most especially in the latter years where family reunions were organised at Outtrim.

Her other great love was gardening.

Bee went through more than her fair share of hardships, outliving seven siblings, two husbands, her son, and three grandchildren.

Colin and Bee travelled around Australia towing their little wooden fishing boat. They went up to Darwin and fished in the South Alligator River, where Bee caught a 16.5lb barramun-

di. Then in Cairns she caught a 24lb snapper.

In 1988, Colin died and Bee was invited to a social day months later at the Leongatha Croquet Club and was soon hooked on the game.

She competed in many championship games and won her first trophy at the age of 88, and developed her own shot which is well known across Gippsland as “doing a Bee”.

She was a tireless worker for the club, and wrote the club news for The Star. She was

Loved life: Bee Cramp.

awarded the inaugural life membership of the Leongatha Croquet Club in 2002 at age 89.

Up until age 88 she still drove her V8 Kingswood sedan, and drove others to their destinations until she was 96.

Other activities included dancing at Koonwarra and the Probus club. Bee worshipped at St Peter’s Church in Leongatha where she made some wonderful friends.

She was a truly remarkable lady and died on January 22, 2014, at Woorayl Lodge.

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Go native with Landcare WITH the large number of dead and dying cypress trees observed in recent years, the Bass Coast and South Gippsland Landcare communities are encouraging people to replace cypress trees with native plants.

OSCAR Wayne Webster was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on August 21, 2013 to Courtney and Sam Webster of Wonthaggi.

CHASE Pettenuzzo was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on November 27, 2013 to Kylie and Laurie Pettenuzzo of Wonthaggi.

Chase is a baby brother to Adasyn, 3.

ALEXANDER Joseph Ton was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on January 29, 2014 to Tenille Heatherill and Steven Ton of Wonthaggi.

Local native species generally have higher survival and establishment rates and they provide valuable habitat for local wildlife species.

The cause of cypress tree decline has been established through DEPI investigations across South and West Gippsland, the Mornington Peninsula and the Western District.

The investigations found cypress trees affected by various fungal pathogens, in particular cypress canker (Seiridium species), but also Botryosphaeria, Phomopsis and Pestalotiopsis species.

These fungi can all cause dieback symptoms, especially when environmental conditions have placed trees under stress.

They are a mixture of primary pathogens (which can attack intact plants) and secondary pathogens (which usually attack plants at sites where another infection already exists).

DEPI believes the last drought weakened the cypresses and left them vulnerable to infection.

Disease development has also been favoured over the past 12 to 18 months by water logging and or warm, humid conditions in some areas.

Cypress canker is the most significant of the pathogens currently affecting exotic conifers in Victoria.

Used extensively for shelterbelts in the district, Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa), is one of 25

Go native today: David Bateman from the Bass Coast Landcare Network next to dead cypress trees at the Bass Recreation Reserve. Cypress be gone, natives belong. Go native today and you can’t go wrong. conifer species susceptible to cypress canker.

Unfortunately there is no proven cure for this disease. There are no fungicides registered for the control of cypress canker and limited science about off-label options.

In significantly affected trees, replacement with native trees may be the most viable long term option.

Another reason to consider replacing cypress with native plants is because Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) and some varieties of pine trees can cause late abortion in cattle or birth of very weak calves.

Wilted branches are more toxic than fresh material.

There are no specific treatments to reverse the effect of the toxin. Losses

may continue for several weeks after the cows have ceased eating cypress fronds.

The risk of poising occurs from allowing cows in late pregnancy, to have access to cypress trees (and pine trees).

If you are looking to remove and replace cypresses on your property, visit www.depi.vic.gov.au for information on shelterbelt design (search ‘shelterbelt design’).

To find out what native plants are suitable for planting on your property, contact your local Landcare network: Bass Coast Landcare Network on 03 5678 2335 or email: info@basscoastlandcare.org.au or South Gippsland Landcare Network on 5662 5759 or email: sgln@landcare.net.

Milpara Community House news JACOBY Yvonne Lilian DeConligny was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on February 4 to Rebecca Gray of Wonthaggi.

MATILDA Anne Sherriff was born at the Leongatha Hospital on February 6. She is a daughter for Blake and Emily Sherriff of Waratah North.

JED Hugh O’Connor was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on August 23, 2013 to Arika Phillips and Jason O’Connor of Wonthaggi.

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Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill & Matthew McConaughey.

Martin Scorsese directs the story of New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort, where from the American dream to corporate greed, Belfort goes from penny stocks and righteousness to IPOs and a life of corruption in the late 80s.

Excess success and affluence in his early twenties, as founder of the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont warranted Belfort the title – “The Wolf of Wall Street.”

Money. Power. Women. Drugs. Temptations were for the taking and the threat of authority was irrelevant. For Jordan and his wolf pack, modesty was quickly deemed overrated and more was never enough.

The film has received 5 Academy Award nominations for the 2014 Oscars.

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ESSENTIAL to successful business management are accurate and efficient accounting packages.

QuickBooks is one of these packages and Milpara Community House is running this course commencing Thursday, February 20, 9.30am to 3.30pm and runs over a period of four weeks. If you are looking at brushing up your skills for a new position we would be happy to assist you by taking your enrolment.

The Children’s Garden Project at Milpara Community is hosting an afternoon tea on Saturday, February 22 at 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra, 2pm to 4pm.

If you have an interest in being involved in the establishment of this children’s garden please come along and share your ideas, thoughts and

enthusiasm. There is no cost however we do need to know numbers for catering purposes. We look forward to seeing you there. Experienced community garden designer Juneen Schulz will be facilitating this opportunity to gather information.

Apply First Aid, Administration of Adrenaline for Anaphylaxis, and CPR classes are running over the weekend of February 22 and 23, 9am to 3pm. Is your certificate current? Is it due to expire? Do you need a current certificate for work purposes? If so, please call us to enrol in these upcoming classes.

It is now mandatory for entry onto building and construction sites for employees to hold a current White Card. Milpara Community House is offering the Construction Induction course (OH and S Induction) on Monday, March 24, 3pm to 9pm. If you are in need of this qualification, call us now to enrol in this course.

Wednesday, February 26 is the date to set aside if you are interested in developing an online strategy or your business.

This session commences 6pm to 9.30pm and the venue is Milpara Community House, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra. For

further information please give us a call.

Milpara Community House offers classes and courses in a variety of areas including craft, social and education and business. If you have a specific interest in any of these areas and we do not currently offer this, please get in contact with us on 5655 2525 and we would be very happy to research the possibilities.

For information about any of the offered classes or courses at Milpara, please call Sandra, Leisa or Jenni on 5655 2524, or call into Milpara at 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra.

From pages past

Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago February 14, 1984

5 years ago February 17, 2009

LEONGATHA is soon to have its own BMX track. This follows some negotiations over a 16 month period between Leongatha Apex Club and Woorayl Shire. The track will be built on the buffer at the industrial estate, beside the State Electricity Commission sub-station.

ONE of South Gippsland’s premier investment companies, South Eastern Secured Investments Ltd has gone into receivership after suffering cash flow problems since last December. Assets of $178 million in debentures have been frozen, leaving thousands of investors fearing the worst.

10 years ago February 17, 2004

1 year ago February 19, 2013

THE PRIME Minister John Howard will visit Leongatha and Wonthaggi on Monday next week. The tour has been planned for some time but confirmation was only made public last week.

This is believed to be the first time an Australian Prime Minister has been to South Gippsland in an official capacity.

LEONGATHA Football Club has secured funding for new netting behind the goal square at the town end of the ground.

The South Gippsland Shire Council has come to the party, and will be paying for new netting and its installation. The current nets have been in tatters and let numerous footballs through on to the cars in the SG SPLASH carpark.

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With all forms of nursery buildings and equipment in place, this property would suit those wishing to build on the existing fuchsia farm set-up to restart a nursery. Numerous shade houses, igloos, hot houses, propagation shed, market stands, extensive watering systems and close exposure to a major highway are waiting for the lucky purchaser. It would also suit retirees or hobby farmers looking for an additional income.

Let’s not forget the tradesman looking for extensive shedding. A four bay attached carport, a lock-up garage, an expansive two bay machinery shed and huge lockable workshop provide plenty of options for parking, storage or small-business operation (STCA.) It is an ideal property too for a fam-

ily wanting space, being one acre of private park-like grounds with a rural outlook. There is plenty of room for the kids to roam safely around the gardens, lawns and orchard.

Enjoy modern day comforts in this well-cared for home, along with some of those special features of yesteryear such as leadlight door surrounds, high ceilings and cool verandas. The formal lounge can be closed off from the dining room with etched glass doors and in turn the kitchen.

A new stainless steel wall oven, St George hotplates, large pantry, extra large utility cupboard and an island breakfast bar grace the kitchen. There is plenty of storage here and throughout the whole house.

Two bathrooms service the household. A spacious laundry design incorporates a double sink, an array of cupboards above and below the bench space, pop-out cupboards, large linen and utility cupboards.

The description could go on. Inspect to be impressed.

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$379,000

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• Extremely well maintained 2 bedroom unit • Reverse Cycle A/C, secure courtyard • Level walk to nearby shopping precinct

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study and huge living area which encompasses living and dining, as well as the galley kitchen and adjoining butler’s pantry.

With a large north and east facing rear deck, there are covered and open areas to enjoy the outdoors.

The clever use of retaining walls has created a level backyard, offering plenty of room for the children to play.

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F you were to choose one word to sum this house up, it would be BIG.

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large second lounge, third bathroom, and a four car garage with workbench space.

There’s also a concreted parking bay alongside the house for the boat, trailer or caravan.

The ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, plus a wood heater upstairs, takes care of cooling and heating.

For the home that has it all in a big way, you can’t go past this one.

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It is located in beautiful South Gippsland, where you can choose your lifestyle and enjoy your uniquely designed unit.

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Sheds galore on 9.8 Acres T

HIS is an excellent opportunity to acquire this superbly set up 9.8 acre lifestyle property.

Privately situated at the end of a no through road, this large five bedroom rendered brick veneer family home has been extensively renovated throughout with an updated bathroom and laundry, painting throughout and a new modern kitch-

en with electric oven and cooktop, dishwasher and large walk in pantry.

The open plan dining area is large enough for an eight seater table and two big separate living areas provide plenty of space for the largest of families.

Heating is well catered for with a solid fuel heater and reverse cycle air conditioner.

The five bedrooms are a good size with built in robes and polished floor boards.

Outside boasts an undercover outdoor entertaining area and a surprising amount of shedding including three machinery sheds with power and concrete floors, a huge four bay colourbond shed, hay shed and a workshop with separate office.

There is also a good set of cattle yards with

crush and loading race. Two 90,000 litre tanks provide water to the house and water troughs in two of the three paddocks.

This is the perfect property for someone looking for heaps of shedding or ideally suited for those looking to run a business from home. It is well located, only five minutes to Leongatha and 15 minutes to the beautiful beaches of Inverloch.

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Pennylane – 85 acres

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ennylane in Outtrim is a superb lifestyle property in an outstanding location.

It boasts 85 acres, on two titles, of very gently undulating land ideal for cattle/horses or most agricultural interests.

“Pennylane” features a four bedroom brick veneer home with light and spacious living areas. The kitchen is of quality timber and comprises electric cooking, dishwasher, breakfast bar and opens to a dining area ideal for families or entertaining. A great deck is off the lounge which overlooks the farm and beyond.

“Pennylane” has an excellent water supply of three springs, three dams and also Powlett River frontage. There is a pumping licence in place for the springs. Fencing is of an excellent standard to 11 paddocks all serviced by a central laneway to the stockyards. Shedding is ample with a large hay/machinery shed and workshop, disused dairy and other sundry shedding. This property has some bushy areas, scattered gums and English trees, proving a private and tranquil setting.

Located 10 minutes to Inverloch and Korumburra, 15 minutes to Leongatha and 20 minutes to Wonthaggi, Outtrim is a superbly central position and is only one and a half hours to Melbourne.

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Be the first to inspect this brilliant opportunity in Venus Bay. The property is currently being used as The Venus Foodtrap take away and licensed cafe, a popular business in the heart of Venus Bay, with good tenants. The property is currently set up with an under cover alfresco licensed area, dining area inside with bar area, separate take away section, kitchen and facilities, as well as an enclosed beer garden at the rear.

This is a great investment opportunity for the savvy investor. Currently showing 7% PA return. FREEHOLD ONLY $550,000 Negotiable

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - PAGE 41

A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.

Made it: a young mother and her baby fled their four-wheel-drive before it caught on fire.

Ride safely, motorcyclists urged

By Tayla Kershaw MOTORCYCLISTS are being urged to ride safely in the wake of the death of a motorcyclist at Wooreen on February 5.

John Ernst, executive officer of the RoadSafe Gippsland Community Road Safety Council, is urging motorcyclists to read a brochure about south motorcycle touring in the region. The brochure is available from South Gippsland Shire Council.

The publication help riders be aware of blind corners and oncoming traffic by providing maps with safer routes marked.

Council has also worked to reduce speed limits in problem areas. Roads between Nyora and Poowong have already been reduced, eliminating any incidences involving motorcycles.

A motorcycle safety group is running as well. Currently, there is talk of

implementing a graduating licensing system before letting learner riders and returning riders on the road.

At the moment, learner and returning riders are only required to take a one day course at TAFE before heading out onto the highway.

The new suggestion is to train mentors to ride with learner drivers for three months to observe their skills at low speeds.

“We urge motorcyclists to ride within their capabilities,” Mr Ernst said.

“If you want to test your skills, do it on a track instead of a road. Wear the right gear and have the right attitude.”

Bass Coast Highway Patrol police are currently investigating the cause of the collision between a motorcycle and a Mitsubishi four wheel drive at Wooreen.

Police believe the 62 year old man had attempted to overtake a truck on a bend, causing a head on collision at

11.30am.

The motorcyclist died on the scene.

A mother and her 11 month old child were in the four wheel drive.

The 23 year old removed the child from the car before the vehicle caught fire. Both were taken to Latrobe Regional Hospital for observation.

The motorcyclist and the mother and child were from Wooreen.

The fire spread towards a nearby paddock due to the wind. Seven CFA units and 30 personnel attended to contain the fire and protect an unoccupied home.

Three ambulances and seven police units with nine personnel were also at the scene.

Yarragon-Leongatha Road, between Mirboo North-Wooreen Road and Canavans Road, remained blocked to all traffic in all directions until the area was cleared.

The scene was handed back to police after the fire was extinguished.

VicRoads: drivers, riders still unlicensed VICROADS recently called on all drivers and riders to check their licence expiry date following an administrative error that meant 15,000 people didn’t receive their licence renewal notice and were at risk of being unlicensed.

The error affected people whose licences expired between February 5 and 11.

Now, VicRoads is warning around 4000 drivers and riders they are currently unlicensed, after not paying their licence on time.

VicRoads executive director of registration and licensing, Peter Welling, said while more than two thirds of the affected people have responded and renewed their licence in time, there is still room for concern.

“Our fear is that people are not taking this seriously and are choosing to not renew their licence and so are driving illegally,” he said.

“You have a responsibility to ensure your licence is current. Have someone drive you in to a VicRoads office or call us to pay your licence fee, if you don’t you

risk a fine and your insurance may be affected.

“We feel we have used every avenue available to let people know; every person affected was sent a new renewal notice and letter, we have run ads through all the major papers in Melbourne and regional Victoria and used social and mainstream media to help spread the message.”

VicRoads will now be sending a second reminder letter to those who still haven’t paid, which they should receive this week.

Those who receive a reminder letter should contact VicRoads immediately on 13 11 71 or have someone else drive them to a customer service centre as soon as possible to make a payment.

“People can choose between a three year and a 10 year renewal,” Mr Welling said.

“A three year is $71.80 and a 10 year renewal is $245.90.

“We have been working with Victoria Police to minimise impacts on licence holders and thank the majority of drivers and riders who have paid their licence renewal on time.”

Further information is available on the VicRoads website: www.vicroads.vic.gov. au

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Artists pursue passions THE next exhibition at the Meeniyan Art Gallery will feature the work of Laurie Collins and Sue Osborn.

The exhibition called Like will run from Friday, February 21 to Thursday, March 27 and will be of-

at The Glade on Inverloch’s Foreshore

ficially opened on Sunday, February 23 at 2pm.

Sue Osborn’s work reflects on the strong, personal affinity and love she feels for the natural world.

“Where I am, where I have been and how I remember, is what I have always preferred to depict,” she said.

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Naturally beautiful: Sue Osborn’s work reflects on the strong, personal affinity and love she feels for the natural world. See it at the Meeniyan Art Gallery from February 21.

“After swimming with whale sharks and manta rays at Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, where they still swim their annual migratory routes, I developed a deeper interest in the relationship between us and the environment.

“No matter how prevalent, all forms of life are currently under threat in one way or another. The whale sharks and manta rays are prehistoric creatures that once swam over what is now the Australian landscape.”

Whether the genre is landscape, flora or fauna

Ms Osborn’s work tends to radiate a still, calmness that at times belies the concern she feel for the environment.

“Often the animals look out at you, almost enquiring or compelling you to think about your plans for their future,” she said.

“For example the young Sumatran Tiger gazes proudly out at you, yet he was born and will live all his life at Australia Zoo. “My focus when using either of my preferred media (airbrushing and watercolour) is detailed Super – Realistic Compositions.”

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Viewers might initially see her paintings as ‘decorative’ but a closer viewing can provide an insight into the subtle nuances of colour, light and texture.

“My painted images are based on my own sketches, working on site and from my own photos. I try to immerse myself in the actual environment to develop and create these starting points,” Ms Osborn said.

In preparing for this exhibition, Mr Collins decided to just do some of the things he actually likes doing.

“Many of my pieces are based around a series of processes I am exploring to depict the female form and dance,” he said.

“If you can picture a bearded 60 year old male who is overweight then you will get the idea that I am not a dancer, but I do appreciate fluidity, beauty, movement and the challenge of trying to portray these elements in a cold steel sculpture.

“I love welding, and all my pieces involve this process and I do dislike repeating a form, so each piece is a new challenge rather than a repeat of a problem I have already solved.”

Mr Collins said there are three scales of his work and all reflect his interest in recycling.

“I do love the challenge of putting unvalued material to a new life and use.

Some of my works reflect aspects of art history and I seek inspiration from old masters as well as new internet artists,” he said.

“This is what I like doing: setting a challenge and trying to achieve something that connects with others.

I like it and hence it is on show in this lovely space for your enjoyment.”

The Meeniyan Art Gallery is open from 10am to 4pm on weekdays (except Tuesdays) and on weekends from 11am to 5pm.

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Farming Insight • VLE LEONGATHA

Steers, bullocks, remain firm

The usual buying group was present but not all operated fully in the cheaper market.

The 300 young cattle were very mixed in quality and drafts suited to the trade were

in short supply, with plainer quality pulling prices back in most categories.

The 700 steers and bullocks held some very good quality in places, and many of the bullocks were heavy weights with a large proportion of well conditioned crossbred manufacturing steers exceeding 750kg. Grown steers, bullocks and three score manufacturing steers sold at generally firm prices while the leaner grades of manufacturing

Wednesday, February 12

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Although Landmark has been servicing the fertiliser needs of South Gippsland for a period of time, it has now been restricted to servicing your needs at the potential they have now.

With the employment of two local, experienced spreader driver staff in Godfrey Ranke and Chris Bracecamp and the addition of new and specialised machinery, Landmark Leongatha’s service to South Gippsland has increased immensely.

The new machinery consists of: • Multidrive tractor fitted with auto-steer and GPS tracking; • Mercedez spreader truck; • UD bin delivery truck; • Side-tipper tag trailer; and • JCB loader for onsite jobs.

The business has purchased all the machinery it needs to service all the fertiliser needs of South Gippsland farmers and is backed up with the agronomy knowledge in the team at Landmark.

Landmark has built a team to service customer’s needs, as well as help them save dollars at the farm gate. It also provides a free agronomy service through Sam Vagg, so with soil testing and nutrient budgeting this time of year a high priority, he can provide the information you need.

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Better service: local prime cattle finisher John Mitchell with dog Susie, chats to Leongatha Landmark spreader drivers Godfrey Ranke and Sam Vagg about Lilydale Lime.

BULLOCKS 14 Rumridge P/L, Mt Eliza 13 A. Siggins, Korumburra 14 Folicks P/L, Nerrena 12 Nicholl Primary, Nilma North 10 S., G., P. Alicata, Thorpdale 9 R.P. & J. Lomagno, Jumbunna STEERS 1 Vuiller Shorthorns, Waratah 1 L.R. & J.M. Boyd, Korumburra 1 M. Groves, Alberton West 2 D. & C. Roberts, Foster 1 R.F. & G.P. Hall, Woodleigh Vale 1 G.J. Hickman, Hazeldell, Glengarry COWS 2 J.W. & M. Knee, Yarram 2 P. Nimmitybel Co, Jeetho 7 Angels Run, Leongatha 2 R. & P. Davis, Leongatha 11 R. & C. Donat, Wonthaggi 1 D. & C. Roberts, Foster HEIFERS 4 J. Dean, Rosedale 1 C. Siaboulis, Woodleigh 2 V. Liddstone, Toora 1 S. & J. Schmidt, Wonga Wonga 3 T.R. & P.J. Dessent, Wonga Wonga 1 A.B. & B.J. Crouch, Welshpool BULLS 1 J.W. & M. Knee, Yarram 1 J.D. & A.N. Larkin, Krowera 1 J.A. Triggs & S.L. Tanian, Glengarry 1 R.J. & C.M. McGill, Kongwak 1 G.A. & E.L. Joy, Mirboo 1 G.B. & J.L. Hill, Poowong

steers eased 5c to 6c/kg.

Most weights and grades were represented in the cow yarding, although light and medium weights were in short supply and were not well received by processors, easing 8c to 13c/kg. The best four score heavy weight cows recorded a firm average, while the usual run of one to three score cows eased 2c to 7c/kg.

A small number of vealers sold from 143c to 172c/kg.

The limited selection of yearling trade steers made between 162c and 185c/kg, while a few heavy yearling heifers showing good condition sold 3c dearer between 150c and 166c, and the medium weights eased 10c/kg with quality an issue.

Grown steers made from 153c to 178c, selling firm to 2c/kg dearer. Bullocks sold from 160c to 182c, with the best quality slipping 1c to 2c, while the secondary lines improved 2c/kg. Heavy bullocks made between 155c and 165c, holding firm. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 128c and 136c, falling 5c, while the two score crossbreds eased 6c and made between 130c and 150c/ kg. Heavy weight crossbred manufacturing steers in three score condition remained firm, from 136c to 161c/kg.

Heavy weight grown heifers sold 13c/kg dearer, from 143c to 158c/kg, with a better quality selection on offer.

Light and medium weight cows made between 62c and 112c, easing 8c to 13c/kg, while heavy weight dairy cows sold between 100c and 120c, back 3c to 7c/kg. Heavy weight beef cows made from 99c to 128c, slipping 2c to 6c/kg on most sales.

Heavy weight dairy bulls eased 4c to 8c, selling from 104c to 116c, while the beef bred C muscle bulls sold close to firm, from 123c to 132c/kg.

The B muscle bulls penned sold 5c/kg cheaper, making from 128c to 138c/kg.

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Farming Insight End of season wind-up Harvest day: having a chat at the harvest barbecue were, from left, Alex Abrecht, Darren Ashdown and Windmill Ag salesman Mark Le Page.

How was the season?: from left, contractor Jarrad Byrnes, talks to Windmill Ag’s Ben Thorson (spare parts), and Jon James (technician/service).

AN annual tradition at Leongatha South’s Windmill Ag, the end of harvest barbecue was held on-site last Friday, February 14.

It was a good chance to network amongst contractors, Windmill Ag staff, clients, farmers and friends about how the season panned out.

The sentiment about the season was generally very positive although it was a difficult one including the timing of cutting silage. The hay season was also quite late but generally had good yields.

The lack of rain has caused some concern but

Hay chatter: talking contracting are, from left, Don McNaughton, Peter Birch, Andrew Snape (Kuhn area rep.), and Phil McNaughton.

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The day was also a chance to meet the recently appointed Windmill Ag regional manager Travers Scott.

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Tractor talk: from left Steve Sinclair, Daryl ‘Stumpy’ Sinclair and Tony Le Page (spares/service) discuss a good season.

New manager: catching up with new Windmill Ag regional manager, Travers Scott (middle) were Dale McRae, left, and Shaun McRae of Meeniyan’s McRae Engineering.

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Farming Insight Big tractor technology in a mid-sized frame LEADING European farm machinery man-

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With seven models spanning 140 hp (103 kW) to 184 hp (129 kW), the new series boasts an impressive array of technology, comfort and user-friendliness normally only found in high-horsepower tractors.

The ARION 500/600 series has been the German manufacturer’s most successful range entering the tractor market in 2003.

CLAAS now markets a full range of advanced technology tractors spanning 75 hp right through to 525 hp in Australia.

Claas Harvest Centre South Gippsland dealer principal, Anthony Blackshaw, says the new series has been completely overhauled.

“The new series has been completely re-engineered from the wheels up in compliance with the CLAAS Power Systems (CPS) design philosophy, which aims to deliver a optimal combination of engine and drive train technology,” Mr Blackshaw said.

“The end result is a long wheelbase yet compact frame that delivers equal weight distribution onto front and rear axle.

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“The high tractive power and smooth operation of the four models in the six-cylinder 600 series makes them more suitable for field work.

“The agility and low operating weight of the three models in the four-cylinder 500 series makes them particularly suitable for frontend loader work.”

The 4.5 litre four-cylinder or 6.8 litre six-cylinder engines feature four-valve technology, common rail fuel injection, variable geometry turbocharger, intercooling and diesel particulate filter (DPF) technology to meet the current Stage IIIb (Tier 4i) emission standards.

Other innovations include the VISTRONIC electronic fan control system, which enables precise control of the fan and reduced noise, power requirements and fuel consumption.

The air filter has been moved to the front of the cooler packages, which in turn, can be easily swung open and quickly cleaned.

The CLAAS HEXASHIFT transmission transfers engine power to the road and field, efficiency

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Options include SuperECO (40 km/h at 1650 rpm), ECO (40 km/h at 2000 rpm) and ECO 50 km/h at 2000 rpm).

“HEXASHIFT really is about driving comfort,” Mr Blackshaw said.

“The operator can shift effortlessly through all six powershift speeds and the four automatic ranges using their fingertips or automatically via the optional HEXACTIV powershift unit.”

ARION 500/600 features an all-new cabin purpose-engineered to maximise operator comfort.

“Everything about the cabin has been designed to make your working day as productive and comfortable as possible,” Anthony said.

“ARION 500/600 is the only mid-range tractor that comes with a four-point mechanical cabin suspension system as standard.

“Our customers often tell us that they’d never go back to an ordinary tractor after they’re driven an ARION for a day or two.

“It’s funny, but comfort is often the furthest thing that farmers think about when they’re selecting a new tractor.

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“The spacious five-post cab has been positioned further towards the front and, thanks to the curved rear window, the B-posts are forward and out of the driver’s field of vision,” Mr Blackshaw said.

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The model is the result of a collaboration of farmers’ feedback, catering to every need.

There are six models to select from, ranging from nine to 25 cubic metres.

Standard features include double chassis that allows an upgrade to scales at anytime, a wide conveyor belt that reduces the risk of block-

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The hydraulic load sensor allows a controlled feed rate to assist with distribution to more paddocks. Controlling the feed rate is conveniently assisted by the wireless controls to eliminate anymore guesswork.

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Starting at 10am SPECIAL FEATURE ANNUAL WEANER SALE ENTRIES: A/C P & N & D & M MOORE, YARRAM 85 Angus & Angus/Hfd x Steers, 9-11 mths Weaned, Drenched Dectomax, Vac 5 in 1 & Bombard January

By Yancowinna, Innedsale Bulls, Top calves.

(DAVID PHELAN & CO) A/C D & K BELCHER “WONGA PARK�, WOODSIDE 55 Hfd Steers, 9-11 mths, Dehorned, weaned January Drenched, Vac 5 in 1 & Pinkeye Vac, By Mawarra bulls, very quiet. (DAVID PHELAN & CO) A/C STUART INVESTMENTS, STACEYS BRIDGE 50 Hfd Steers, 7-11 mths, Dehorned, Drenched, Vac 5 in 1 50 Hfd Heifers, 7-10 mths, Dehorned, Drenched, Vac 5 in 1 Weaned Jan, EU accred, Mawarra & Karoonda Bld. (DAVID PHELAN & CO) A/C G & L SIMMONS, WOODSIDE 50 Hfd Steers, 8-10 mths Dehorned, Weaned, Drenched Vac 5 in 1, Karoonda Bld 12 Angus & Hfd/Fries x Steers, 16 mths, bucket reared. (DAVID PHELAN & CO) A/C DM PHELAN, STACEYS BRIDGE 30 Hfd Steers, 14-16 mths, dehorned 50 Hfd Steers, 9-10 mths, dehorned, weaned.

(DAVID PHELAN & CO) A/C DC MCKENZIE, CALROSSIE 20 Hfd mix sex Weaners, 9-11 mths Weaned Jan, Drenched & 7 in 1 Vac, Karoonda Bld 10 Hfd/Short horn x Steers, 20 mths.

(DAVID PHELAN & CO) A/C JW & M KEE “WARRINGA�, YARRAM 8 Hfd Steers, 9-11 mths Dehorned, Weaned, Drenched Vac 7 in 1 By top Stud Bull. (DAVID PHELAN & CO) A/C D & E LOWE, STACEYS BRIDGE 30 Hfd mix sex Weaners, 8-10 mths Dehorned, Drenched & 5 in 1 Vac Mawarra & Karoonda Bld. (DAVID PHELAN & CO) A/C RJ & EF FOAT, WOODSIDE 40 Poll Hfd mix sex Weaners, 8-10 mths Drenched & Vac 5 in 1 January. (DAVID PHELAN & CO) A/C TELEGRAPH PASTORAL CO, HEDLEY 30 Angus & Hfd & Angus/Hfd x Weaners, 9-11 mths Weaned, Drenched & Vac 5 in 1. (DAVID PHELAN & CO) A/C M E PETTY, BINGINWARRI 20 Red Angus & Angus x Steers Weaned January, top calves. (DAVID PHELAN & CO) A/C D & B KALLADY, GELLIONDALE 25 Angus Steer Weaners, 10-11 mths Weaned & Drenched January. (DAVID PHELAN & CO) A/C GJ & K ROBERTS, BINGINWARRI 60 Angus & Angus/Hfd x mix sex Weaners, 8-10 mths.

(DAVID PHELAN & CO) A/C J & B BEALE, WOODSIDE NORTH 5 Angus/Fries x Heifers, rising 30 mths Depast Stud Angus Bull to calve April on PTIC, bucket reared.

(DAVID PHELAN & CO) DAVID PHELAN & CO – 0429 050 349

David Phelan & Co. Pty. Ltd.

0429 050 349

5658 1894 5662 3523

OTHER ENTRIES: A/C “ARGYLE�, WARREN NSW (BREEDER) 140 Angus & Angus/Hfd x mixed sex Weaners, 7-8 mths Weaned & ready to go ahead. (ELDERS) A/C R WIGHT & SON, WOODSIDE 70 Angus Steer Weaners, 9-11 mths, “Innesdale� blood 15 Hfd Steer Weaners, 9-11 mths, “Karoonda� blood All cattle weaned 6 weeks, Drenched & Vacc Outstanding line of calves. (ELDERS) A/C BELGRANO, GLEN ALVIE 80 Angus & Angus x mixed sex Weaners. (ELDERS) A/C R & V DOWEL, LEONGATHA SOUTH 40 Poll Hereford Steers. 12 months Weaned & paramectin Dec 27. Piliguard & Cobalife Sel Oct 30. (SEJ) A/C MALABAR FARMS, TARWIN LOWER (BREEDER) 20 Poll Hereford Steers 20 Angus Hereford X Steers 20 Composite Hereford X Steers (Red Baldy) 15-16 months, tops of the drop. (SEJ) A/C A PAYNE 30 Hfd Steers, 12 mths. (RODWELLS) A/C P & D CALAFIORES 30 Angus mixed sex Weaners, 10 mths. (RODWELLS) A/C ROCKLANDS FARMS 30 Angus & Angus/Hfd x Weaners, 10 mths. (RODWELLS) A/C G & K BELCHER, WOODSIDE (BREEDER) 25 Angus/Hfd/M/Grey Steers, 18-20 mths. (ELDERS) A/C WK GRAHAM, MIRBOO (BREEDER) 20 Angus Steers 14-15 months Yancowinna blood. (SEJ) A/C MAKRAM NOMINEES, LOCH 20 Angus & Angus Hereford X Heifers, 14-15 months. (SEJ) A/C COURT & MCJAMES, POUND CREEK 15 Angus & Angus x Steers, 10-12 mths 15 Angus & Angus x Heifers, 10-12 mths. (SEJ) A/C G & E JOY 6 Square Meter Steers, 12 mths 12 Square Meter Heifers, 12 mths. (RODWELLS) A/C DALISON INVESTMENTS, FISH CREEK (LEASE EXPIRED) 50 Steers & Heifers, 10 - 12 mths 10 Hfd/Short horn x Cows & Calves, 2nd - 4th Calvers (Omeo Bred) 10 Limo Cows & Calves, 4th Calvers (Donna Valley Blood) 15 Limo x Cows & Calves, 4th - 5th Calvers All cows running with Limo bull since calving. (LANDMARK) A/C LIONEL HOLDINGS, YANAKIE (PROPERTY LEASED) 36 Angus Cows, 1st & 2nd calf, Nov drop Angus Calves at foot. Redepastured to Angus Bulls 31/1/14, Calves marked, 7 in 1, Vit B12 Sel. 22 Angus cows, 1st & 2nd cald, 26 Nov drop Limo calves at foot. Redepastured to Limo Bulls 31/1/14, Calves marked, 7 in 1, Vit B12 Sel. (SEJ) A/C BF & D SUMMERS, FISH CREEK 11 Char x Cows, 2nd calvers with 11 Char calves at foot 3-4 mths. Vacc & Marked, not rejoined.(LANDMARK) A/C NEARHAVEN, LANCE CREEK 2 Apricot Limousin Bulls 1 Black Limousin Bull. 24-26 mths. (ELDERS)

5655 1133

5662 4033 5662 4388

SOUTH GIPPSLAND ASSOCIATED AGENTS

5655 1677 5662 2291

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SEWING MACHINE. Jaguar.

Unwanted gift with instruction book. $40. Ph. 5638 8119.

PRINTER. Multi function. Canon MP520. Includes some new cartridges. $20. Ph. 0402 383 509.

ENAMEL HALF BATH. Pink. Approx 1m square. make a good fish pond. $40. Ph. 5689 1224.

PORTABLE TYPEWRITER. $20.

Ph. 5689 1224.

PINE BARK. Dark brown. 1½ cubic metres. Paid $75. Selling for $45. Pick up Korumburra. Ph. 0417 102 526.

QUEEN SIZE AIR BED. Double height. $30. Ph. 0407 444 051.

CLOTHES DRYER. Simpson Maxi Dry. Heavy duty. $50. Ph. 0407 444 051.

NEON OPEN SIGN. Green. For café or shop. $50. Ph. 0448 932 164.

DRESSING TABLE. White. 1960s style. Good condition. $30. Ph. 0448 932 164.

INFRATED ROOM HEATER. Rinnai LPG. $50. Ph. 0411 119 871 ANTIQUE LINEN DOILIES & TABLE CLOTH. Hand made. Lace on some. $50. Ph. 5674 5601.

CRUTCHES. New, never used.

Adjustable underarm. Aluminum metal. $45. Please call after 4pm Ph. 0438 236 644.

INFANT PORTACOT. Mothers choice brand. Good condition. Free delivery to Leongatha or Wonthaggi. $50.

Ph. 5952 2570.

GIRLS TOWN NETBALL CLUB ENERGETIC UNIFORM. Top size 12C, skirt XS. $30. Ph. 0478 606 309.

INFANT HIGH CHAIR. Chicco brand.

Good condition. Free delivery to Leongatha or Wonthaggi. $50. Ph. 5952 2570.

BABY CHANGE TABLE. Black.

Designer made by cabinet maker.

Excellent condition. $50. Tarwin Lower. ph. 5663 5439.

ROYAL DOULTON DINNER SET. Brand new still in box. 20 piece. $50.

Ph. 0427 556 224.

ANTIQUE CHAIRS. 2 Teak stained wood dining chairs. Good condition. $25 each. Tarwin lower. Ph. 5663 5439 HP 3 IN 1 PRINTER, SCANNER AND COPIER. Excellent condition.

Requires print cartridges. $10. ph.

5662 5141.

LADIES EVE HUNTER BLOUSE. New. Dark grey. Size 18. made in Australia. very elegant. $25. Ph. 5662 5141.

SLIDING WINDOW. Aluminium.

91cmx101cm. $40. Second hand. Good condition. Ph. 5659 8130.

CASH TILL. Electric. $45. Ph. 5674 1474.

ART DECO LAP. Hanging. $45. ph.

5674 1474.

ASS DANCE GEAR. Size 5 tap shoes.

2x tights. 1x Leotard. excellent condition. $50 the lot. Ph. 0400 140 556.

SLIDING GLASS DOOR. Approx. 2.1m x 2.4m. Wooden frame. Screen door. $50.

0427 726 577.

ROOF RACKS. Rino Sports brand. Suit smaller car. $50. Ph. 0427 726 577.

OTTERMANS/FOOT STOOLS. Two. Chocolate brown vinyl. 600x600x350 high. Very good condition. $50 the pair. ph. 5664 4406.

GEORGE FOREMAN GRILL. As new with books. $45. Ph. 5664 4406.

FRIDGE/FREEZER. Westinghouse. 44L. 69x68x168. Good condition. $50. Ph. 5672 2330.

BIKE FEET. Attach to back of bike. $10.

Ph. 0400 640 019.

EVAPORATIVE COOLER. Mistral. With remote. $25. Ph. 5664 3155.

KITCHEN DRESSER. Wooden.

1.9mx3ft. 2 cupboards. 2 drawers. 2 shelves. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 5662 3874.

TV. Sony. 26” screen. Remote. Black box. very good condition. $50 ono. Ph. 5664 1216.

COFFEE TABLE. Wood. excellent condition. With magazine rack.

116x58cm. $50 neg. Ph. 0431 567 383 MILK CAN. 1950s steel. $50. Ph. 0488 623 048.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER. Dry chemical.

9kgs.Fully tested and reconditioned May 2013. Can deliver Leongatha. $50. Ph. 0447 686 286.

GIRLS BIKE. 20inch. Sportsworld Foxy.

Blue in colour in excellent condition. $40. Can deliver Leongatha. Ph. 0447 686 286.

CHILD’S GOLF SET & BAG. Metal, suit primary age. $20. Very good condition.

Ph. 5668 9269.

CHILD’S ACOUSTIC GUITAR. Valencia.

Half size. Excellent condition. $40. ph.

5668 9269.

GEORGE FOREMAN GRILL AND GRIDDLE. As new. $50. Ph. 5662 2991.

DVDS. 50 Mixed. Good order. $50.

Ph.5662 2903.

DRIZABONE COAT. Full length. Size 3.

Hardly used. $50. Ph. 0418 822 349.

DRIZABONE COAT. Full length. Size 4. hardly used. $50. Ph. 0418 822 349.

STONE JAR OLD. 45CM. $45.

Ph. 5674 5601.

SOLID TIMBER CHILDREN’S COT. Complies with Aus safety standards.

Excellent condition. 88cm deep 133cm long 100cm high. $50. Ph.0439 552 022.

TIMBER SINGLE BED FRAME. Good used condition with shelf in bed head.

Unable to dismantle. $30 ono. Ph. 0407 554 251.

Advertisements must be received at The Star by Friday 12 noon *The Star reserves the right to refuse any advertisement PRIVATE ADVERTISEMENTS ONLY - NO BUSINESSES Max. 2 advs. per week - Single phone number for contact NOTE: No advertisements for animals, birds or fish accepted

MAXIMUM 15 WORDS STAR OFFICE - 36 McCARTIN STREET, LEONGATHA EMAIL : bagabargain@thestar.com.au

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GROUP & PRIVATE SESSIONS Wonthaggi - Thur Feb 27 Leongatha - Fri Feb 28

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Mirboo North Idol Saturday, February 22, 2014 11am PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND OPEN SECTION

GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON Contestants still needed

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SALE VINTAGE TRACTOR CLUB

BBQ food for sale Entry $5 Entry details or enquiries phone Mary on 5668 1643

30th Anniversary Twilight Tractor Pull 1st & 2nd March 2014 at the Longford Rec Reserve Twilight Pull, commencing 7pm Saturday Sunday 9am start pulling all day A unique collection of tractors, cars, steam and stationary engines on display.

Jumping castle, pony rides, face painting and lots more for the kids.

Come along and celebrate $10 entry - Kids under 12 free

EQUIP CHURCH

Encounter Service SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 5pm for light dinner and fellowship Followed by service Guest speaker Alejandro Arias from Costa Rico Come expecting a miracle ALL WELCOME

situations vacant

situations vacant

Newhaven College, an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island, offers quality education for students from Prep through to Year 12.

Year 9 Teacher (FT) We require an outstanding and dynamic teacher for our Year 9 Environmental Centre. Applications from passionate and committed individuals ready to take on the challenges of adolescent education are invited. The ability to teach English and Humanities with a strong interest in environmental issues and outdoor education would be an advantage.

Piano Teacher/Accompanist (PT) This position involves individual teaching from beginner to VCE and general accompanying for exams and the College Musical.

Apprentice - Turf Management Learn the Turf Management (Horticulture) trade under the supervision of a qualified instructor.

Attend on and off-the-job training to complete the requirements for a Turf Management apprenticeship qualification.

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Please visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au Applications Close Friday 14 March

PHONE 0408 305 880 17 Michael Place Leongatha

Notification of Proposed NBN Co Radio Network Base Station Facilities The National Broadband Network (NBN) is a high speed broadband network designed to reach 100 percent of Australian premises and provide the communications infrastructure to help us stop falling behind in an increasingly online world.

NBN Co is committed to delivering leading edge broadband services to all Australians by leveraging the three types of technology available – fixed line, fixed radio (wireless) and satellite, depending on location.

As part of the fixed radio (wireless) component of the Network, NBN Co is proposing to establish a radio network base station utilising existing infrastructure to provide high quality wireless broadband services to customers in the surrounding locality.

Address

Proposed Works

Korumburra Telstra Exchange, 2 Bridge Road, Korumburra VIC 3950

Install three panel antennas and two parabolic antennas on an existing Lattice Tower and equipment cabinets at ground level.

(Telstra Site #215907)

NBN Co regards the proposed installation as a Low Impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 1997. In the circumstances it does not require planning approval from South Gippsland Shire Council.

Further information on this specific proposal can be obtained from Visionstream on 1300 551 915 or NBNwirelessvic@visionstream.com.au Closing date for public comments will be 5 March 2014 For general info on the NBN call the NBN Co Solutions Centre on 1800 687 626 email info@nbnco.com.au or visit our website at www.nbnco.com.au

The CLAAS Harvest Centre network is a leading provider of agricultural machinery throughout Australia and New Zealand and enjoys brand partnerships spanning more than 40 years with premium manufacturers including CLAAS, AMAZONE and Seedhawk.

Our South Gippsland dealership is seeking an experienced Service Technician to join its team based in Leongatha. The successful candidate will be involved in servicing a range of agricultural machinery, whilst providing exceptional support to customer service and sales.

The key skills required for this role include: • Experience of service work on agricultural machinery or similar; • Qualifications in Diesel/Heavy Machinery Servicing; • Excellent customer service and communication skills; • The ability to work well within a team and independently.

This is an excellent career opportunity for the right person.

CLAAS Harvest Centres offer ongoing training and development opportunities and competitive experienced-based remuneration packages. Our employees enjoy excellent working conditions in a supportive and friendly team environment.

Please forward your application in confidence to: The Dealer Principal CLAAS Harvest Centre South Gippsland PO Box 167, Leongatha, VIC 3953 or email: anthony.blackshaw@claashc.com.au Applications close: 5pm, 28th February 2014

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TURN SPARE TIME INTO $$$ Deliver catalogues and goods.

Casual work close to home.

Flexible hrs - up to $150/wk Tel: 1300 663 161

www.pennymiller.com.au

situations vacant MUSICAL DIRECTOR South Gippsland Shire Brass Band Inc. Expressions of interest are being invited for the position of Musical Director For position description contact Darryl Hunt (President) on 5662 3623 Email darjud@bigpond.com

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situations vacant

EXPERIENCED relief milker required for weekend and some week day milkings. Must be reliable and able to work unsupervised, with attention to detail. 0402747867.

Latrobe Community Health Service is one of the largest community health providers in Victoria.

We provide professional and career development, salary packaging, an employee assistance program, work life balance and much more.

A full time position is available to work in the spare parts department of our multi-franchise dealership. Tasks will include invoicing, stock control, parts interpretation and customer service. Experienced persons together with juniors wishing to undertake a traineeship, may apply.

Computer skills and a driver’s licence are essential.

The successful applicant must be able to work in a professional manner, be self-motivated and enthusiastic to learn. Attractive salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience.

Telephone enquiries are welcome to Anne Westaway 0427 313 813 Applications are invited via email: annew@wide.net.au Applications close Monday 24th February 2014

is currently seeking suitable Educator applicants for the following positions:

Service Access Officer (17924 & 17925) •

Permanent, Full Time positions, base location Negotiable Latrobe Community Health Service is offering two exciting positions that offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic team.

These positions support the Gippsland Community in accessing all services for the Latrobe Community Health Service and beyond in a timely and efficient way.

Applications close 4.30pm, Friday 21 February 2014

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If you have excellent communication skills, are committed to providing a high standard of customer service and want to help others reach the services they require then this may be the job for you.

• For further information and copies of each position description visit our careers page www.lchs.com.au/careers • Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and lodge their application online.

• No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

situations vacant

situations vacant

SPARE PARTS ADMINISTRATOR

LEONGATHA CHILDREN’S CENTRE INC

We are currently offering the following career opportunities:

For further information regarding these positions pleas contract Jacqui Francis-Kelly, Assistant Manager Gateway on 0418 738 478.

situations vacant

Full time ongoing Certificate III or Diploma trained educator • Relief educators (Certificate III or Diploma) The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent skills, show enthusiasm and a genuine desire to work in the early childhood field. Current police check, WWCC and first aid training is essential. Don’t miss your chance to work at this fantastic facility, with a great team and above award conditions.

For a job description please phone (03) 5662 3533.

All applications should be addressed to: Leongatha Children’s Centre Inc Committee of Management 7 Symmons Street Leongatha VIC 3953 Applications close on Friday 28th February 2014 by 5pm

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Document Systems Controller We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products for the domestic and international market.

A current full time vacancy exists for a Document Systems Controller who will be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the Burra Foods document control system. Assisting in the creation and ongoing maintenance of all plant policies, procedures, work instructions and forms.

To be successful in this role it is essential you have: • Proven knowledge and experience of document control protocols and ISO requirements • Demonstrated high level skills in Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook • Excellent time management with the ability to work independently • Excellent written and verbal communication throughout all levels of the organisation • Proven ability to develop and train others in system use.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via email: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379 Korumburra Vic 3950 or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: 26th February 2014

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BA B Y S I T T E R / C A R E R Nurse R.N.1.

Mature woman with 20 years experience with babies, children, elderly, especially dementia care. Care given in the comfort of your home.

Call Jeanette 5664-4413.

training

HOUSE 3 bedroom, in Korumburra, available 1.3.14, $185 a week. Ph: 5662-3554.

for sale BORDER COLLIE pups, 9 weeks old, well grown and keen, both parents good workers, 2 males, 1 female, weaned and vaccinated.

956000003120630, 956000002938384 (males), 956000003020276 (female). $250 each. Ph: 0428595766.

FIREWOOD Local messmate / stringy.

Discount for bulk loads, cut and split, $90 per metre.

Ph: 0437-176187.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

HAY $8 per bale, excellent quality. Free local delivery for 100 bales or more.

0419-313483.

HAY: small squares, excellent quality, shedded, suitable for horses. New season, $10 each. Can deliver, conditions apply.

5664-1320.

Latrobe Community Health Service is one of the largest community health providers in Victoria.

We provide professional and career development, salary packaging, an employee assistance program, work life balance and much more.

We are currently offering the following career opportunity:

It’s not too late to enrol!

Manager Carer Programs (17908) Permanent, Full Time position, base location negotiable Latrobe Community Health Service is seeking a talented Manager for our Carer Programs management unit.

The Manager Carer Programs will manage and lead the functions of a range of community based respite support services along with educational and capacity building programs for carers of frail aged clients, people with dementia, mental illness and some people with a disability. LCHS delivers the respite services of the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre, the Department of Social Services and the Department of Health (Vic) in Gippsland.

The Manager Carer Programs will work to ensure the smooth functioning of the team ensuring budget, statistical and administrative requirements are met in a timely and smooth functioning manner.

As a member of the Assessment, Aged & Disability Services management team, the Manager Carer Programs is jointly responsible for the provision of leadership, planning and directorate decision making, ensuring that the services support the strategic direction of LCHS.

• For further information and copies of each position description visit our careers page www.lchs.com.au/careers • Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and lodge their application online.

• No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

• Accounting

• Horticulture

• Aged Care

• Hospitality

• Beauty

• Master Builders Course

•

• Nursing Education for Adults

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Applications close 4.30pm, Friday 21 February 2014

PURE BRED Rag Doll kitten, seal point, female, wormed, vaccinated, vet checked and microchipped.

Both parents on view, $350.

0419-114067.

956000003661753.

Enrolments are still open for courses in:

The role will provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team of professional staff across Gippsland and ensure the programs provided are carer focused, cost effective, adopt best practice approaches, provide for innovative solutions and strive for continuous improvement.

For further information regarding this position please contact Vince Massaro, Executive Director Assessment, Aged and Disability Services on (03) 5136 5495.

MOBILITY SCOOTER Pride. Carry bag on back. $2,200 inc. GST. Contact 0427-093063.

• Children’s Services

• Professional Writing & Editing

• Disability

• SEE Program

• Fitness & Massage

• Spoken & Writing English (EAL)

• Hairdressing

• Training & Assessment

RIDE-ON MOWER Cub Cadet, 46” cut, 20 hp, V twin, 164 hours only, $2,300. 5664-0211.

SAWDUST and woodchips for mulch, calf sheds, etc.

Ph: 0417-530662.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

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For more information about what’s available visit the GippsTAFE website.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

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MOWERS We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenfield, Deutscher, Cab Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149.

Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models.

Husqvarna Specialist.

Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories.

We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714

Ph: 5662 2028

www.marriottsmpe.com.au

livestock RAMS Southdown, Poll Dorset, Border Leicester.

Flock registered, brucellosis accredited, well bred, established breeder, from $100 each. Can deliver.

0428-356376.

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement LEONGATHA 3 Trease Street, Saturday, February 22, 8am - 4pm. Heaps of stuff. Books, lawn mowers, collectables, card stands.

You’ll never know what you will find.

marriage celebrant used vehicles Affordable cars at drive away prices

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

Jenny Milkins SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay.

All on road costs paid.

FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593 BARINA 2007, TK, manual, 93,000kms, 11 mths rego (WEC276), RWC, $6,200 ONO. 0457-249799.

meetings 1ST KORUMBURRA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION MEETING FOR 2014 This Wednesday, February 19 at 6pm In the meeting room beside the Korumburra Library For more information contact Brian or Evonne on 5655 2777

message of hope “BUT now in Christ Jesus you who were once far off have been brought near...”

Ephesians 2:13

All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

engagements HEMMING - ENBOM Mick and Sue Hemming are pleased to announce the recent engagement of their daughter, Danae to Jake Enbom, son of Darren and Fran. 27.1.14 WOUTERS - SEDGMAN Jen and Lou Wouters together with Isobel and Shane Derrick, and Neville and Karen Sedgman, are thrilled to announce the engagement of Kim and Alan. Wishing them love and happiness together.

bereavement thanks HOLT - Merle and family wish to thank our dear friends for their kind words, deeds and cards during Fred’s illness and passing.

To Hugh Chisholm, Leongatha Hospital, District Nurses and wonderful Koorooman House staff, our sincere thanks. To Fred’s Koonwarra coworkers, he valued your friendship - you were great.

Thanks also to Handley Funeral Services you were so caring to us all.

To all please accept this as our personal thanks.

in memoriam BOROMEO - Lorraine.

February 16, 2011.

We can’t have the old days back When we were all together.

Secret tears and loving thoughts Will be with us forever.

So dearly loved and so sadly missed.

Sheryl, Grant, Mathew, Melissa, Pippa, Kelly, Nic, Felix, Aaron, Jen xxxx

deaths MATTHEWS - Edward Robert (Ted).

Previously of Leongatha, passed away peacefully in the company of loved ones on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Rice Village Nursing Home, Marshall (Geelong).

Funeral Tuesday, February 18, 1pm at Tucker’s Funeral Chapel, cnr Torquay and Pioneer Roads, Grovedale.

SMITH - Clarence Henry.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clarence (Clarrie) Henry Smith (5.12.1924 15.2.2014) of Leongatha, after a short illness.

Loved youngest son of A.W. (Bill) and Amelia Smith.

Brother of Albert, George and Roy (all deceased).

Loved and loving husband of Shirley for 60 years.

Cherished and proud father of Judith, Robert (dec), Janette and Gregory, loving father-in-law of Bob, Peter and Leonie and adored grandfather of Michael, Kellie and Sarah.

In his 90th year - a long life well lived.

He will be sadly missed by all his loving family.

Rest in peace.

Thank you Dad - Always loved and remembered Judith and Bob. My loving, caring and sharing husband of 60 years will be ever loved and remembered by his family.

Till we meet again - your loving wife Shirley.

Dearest Dad, FIL (Fatherin-law) and Pa. I am privileged and proud to have been born to you and Mum. A better father, friend and mentor could not be found. Your love for us was ever present - you were always there to lend an ear, with a calm word, a willing hand, a spark of humour; nothing was too much trouble or couldn’t be solved.

Your history is rich in quiet toil, invention and enterprise - through your example we all flourished.

We treasure our memories - a wonderful childhood helping in the garden, trips in the log truck, holidays at Lakes Entrance, your support in all we did. In later years we cherish the memories of our travelling holidays and Sunday lunches.

Dad, you will be with us for eternity. Safe travel on this next leg of your journey in that heavenly ‘Cruiser’ as you reunite with those who have ventured before you to tend that big vegie garden in the sky. All our love ... Till we meet again. Your loving daughter, Janette, Peter and Sarah.

Loved father and father-inlaw of Greg and Leonie.

Loved papa of Michael and Kellie, friend of Tayla. Sadly the time has come to retire the red towelling hat. Rest peacefully, forever in our thoughts.

Please see Herald Sun for funeral details.

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Committed team: rear: Michael Westaway team manager, Nicholas Battersby, George Batten, Trent Westaway, Vincent Monaghan, Dan Monaghan coach.

Front: Nathan Trotto, Matt Darmanin, Cam Olden, Joel Norton.

Lightning undefeated THE annual Warragul Junior Invitational Basketball tournament was held last weekend, with over 90 teams competing.

The U16 boys Leongatha Lightning representative team enjoyed huge success, going through the entire tournament undefeated.

After beating Sale, Foster, Korumburra and Traralgon along the way, they again came up against Foster in the grand final.

The boys level of skill and commitment has continued to grow immensely throughout the season and this was evident with their seven point win over Foster in the grand final.

Lightning success: Grand final MVP awarded to Cam Olden.

Remi to headline at Tarwin Lower SATURDAY, February 22 is a night not to be missed at The Tarwin Lower Social Club as Remi makes his only stop outside of the states capitals whilst performing a national run of shows.

deaths SMITH - Clarrie.

15.2.2014 Loved brother-in-law of Margaret and Roger, uncle to Timothy and Janine, Christopher and Allison, Andrew and Maryanne, Robyn and Jeremy and their families.

Brother-in-law to the late Heather and Clarrie Bolding and Corrie and Frank McKenzie.

A long life well lived.

deaths

2013 was a massive year for the rising rapper, culminating in being awarded the coveted title of Triple J Unearthed artist of the year, he made waves dropping a huge tune by the name of “sangria” (produced by inhouse team sensible J and Dutch) which received full rotation on triple j and secured him a spot in the hottest 100, not to mention the highly popular second single “saggin”.

Alongside numerous headline shows, the Melbournian has supported some massive local and international acts and pumped up crowds with his hyped live shows at falls festival, NYE on the hill and Perth festival (just to name a few).

If Remi’s much anticipated new single “Livin” is anything to go by, 2014 doesn’t look like it will be slowing down anytime soon for the smooth sailing rapper, with the song already getting lots of radio attention and a tip of the hat from beat magazine as single of the week.

Hailing from Darwin, special guests for the night Sietta are a twopiece, born from a love of soul, pulsating beats and production. Vocalist Caiti Baker and producer/ Instrumentalist James Mangohig both come from strong musical backgrounds and from their first note you know it’s in their blood.

Their debut album

The Seventh Passenger spawned radio singles in “what am i supposed to do?”, “No longer hurt” and a fruitful year of touring throughout 2012-2013.

The Tarwin Lower Social Club is the final stop of the livin tour, and the only show where Sietta will join REMi so it makes the gig an extra special one!!

Opening the night, and to get those hips greased up will be local identity The Real Slinga.

See you all there! Over 18 only. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets only $20 online at jmcentertainment.com.au or $25 on the door. Direct general and bus enquiries to info@jmcentertainment.com.au

deaths

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Remi: the rising rapper will perform at Tarwin Lower.

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Clearing sale sells out THE Toora property Franklin Downs recently sold and the clearing sale was held on Friday, featuring farm machinery, sundry items and even this seasons hay.

New friend: a wallaby took shelter behind Leongatha Health Foods on Monday morning. Police attended the scene and followed the wallaby down the main street to see it off towards the rail trail.

Hundreds of people turned out to scope out a bargain, or to add some quality machinery to their sheds.

Former owners of the impressive dairy farm, Michael and Anne Green are heading off to Darwin for an adventure, something they have always wanted to do.

Good buy: from left, Jim Smith from Foster and Bernie Brewer from Toora thought this round bale feeder offered as part of the Franklin Downs clearing sale looked pretty good.

Factory up and running AFTER months of speculation the Toora factory confirmed it is now producing infant milk formula for export to China.

A spokesperson from ViPlus Dairy said the Toora factory is on track with what they were planning, and has started to produce some product which is being shipping to China at the moment.

“It is a little bit slow, but primarily it is on track. The overseas market changes, but we are just trying to achieve the best we can,” they said.

“There are more renovations to do as the factory is very old and the maintenance is hard work.

“We just need to see how the market responds first before we make any decisions to do extra work. We need to see

what resources we have as well.”

The spokesperson said the main focus for the factory at the moment is to play low key in the region.

“We would rather stay out of people’s attention. We found a lot of unwanted trouble, and we were forced to make a lot of commitments which distracted our progress a lot actually,” they said.

“We would rather be the quiet achievers.”

South Gippsland Shire Councillor Jeanette Harding said the operators of ViPlus have asked council to refrain from making comments to the media on the factories progress.

She also remarked ViPlus has an announcement to make in the near future, however the spokesperson would neither confirm nor deny this.

Opening eyes: Max Behmer and Paul Norton from Leongatha South liked the look of the machinery up for grabs at the clearing sale of the Toora property Franklin Downs on Friday.

Looking about: Robert Simon from Leongatha and Tim Cashin from Leongatha South were having a look about at the clearing sale held at Franklin Downs in Toora on Friday.

Summer by the Sea success IT’S been another successful Summer by the Sea holiday program at Foster and Wilsons Promontory, thanks to the efforts of Parks Victoria’s Summer Rangers.

The seasonal program is designed to engage and educate through showcasing the local marine environment. It is run in partnership with the Department of Environment and Primary Industry.

Small groups of children and adults enjoyed rockpooling, seagrass dip netting and beachcombing along the South Gippsland coastline at Bunurong Marine National Park, Corner Inlet and Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Parks, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and Wilsons Promontory National and Marine Parks.

A highlight was the

Parks Victoria Marine Parks display with its touch tanks of live marine critters at the Port Welshpool Sea Days Festival.

The Summer by the Sea program is a chance for people to see and discover Victoria’s wonderful and diverse marine life up close. They learn how parks protect these creatures and what they can do to help. The events, which include games and fun activities, also demonstrate important messages about Victoria’s unique marine environments.

Franca Weise, Parks Victoria’s marine summer ranger at Foster, says, “By teaching children and their parents about the amazing biodiversity found in Victorian marine environments we hope to make a lasting impact. Parks Victoria manages about 70 per

cent of Victoria’s coastal areas, including 24 fully protected Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries, and there are many ways local community groups and volunteers can get involved to help protect these special places.

“Many visitors and locals spend their summer holidays at the beach but don’t know much about the incredible marine world at their feet.

Summer ranger Nick Daines added, “Rockpooling, seagrass dip netting or simply beachcombing are fun and easy ways to discover this wonderful environment.

“It’s exciting to be able to show both children and adults the marine environment and share with them how to look after it.” The summer program may be over for this year, but protecting marine and coastal areas is an ongoing job

Outdoor fun: Parks Victoria summer ranger Nick Daines with shows participants critters during a rockpool ramble at Bear Gully. that anyone can become involved in.

Volunteers can help in many ways, such

as joining a marine or coastal friends group, get involved with threatened species monitoring

or dive into a community based marine monitoring project. To find out more visit www.parks.

vic.gov.au or www.depi. vic.gov.au/forestry-andland-use/coasts/coastcare.

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Storm building Gippsland Storm Elite Netball Club in conjunction with Monash University Storm is gearing up for the first Victorian Netball League home game since 2006.

Storm will break the seven year drought on Saturday, February 22 at the YMCA Cardinia Life Stadium in Pakenham.

Gippsland Storm president Brendan Murnene, during a press release interview with WIN TV, stated that hosting a VNL home game was a significant milestone, giving the people of Gippsland an opportunity to see elite netball played on their doorstep. Brendan went on to say that he would like to again extend an open invitation for past players, coaches, parents and committee members, over the last 16 years to come along next Saturday evening to celebrate with the current

club members, the return of State League Netball.

Gippsland Storm also recently celebrated the elevation of a number of its junior players into the ranks of the Victorian Netball League, through their sister club Monash University Storm.

Brendan Murnane, during a training session personally congratulated one of Storm’s juniors, Hannah Flanders from Fish Creek, for making the grade in the VNL in the 19 and Under Division.

In an interview with WIN

TV at the same training session over the weekend, Hannah Flanders expanded on her experiences in training and playing at VNL level.

Hannah’s first game was last Wednesday evening at the Netball & Hockey Centre, Royal Park, Melbourne.

Hannah stated that level of training was exceptional, which was helping her take that next big step in her netball development. Hannah, along with the other Storm players is very excited to play in front of a home crowd next Saturday evening. See WIN News & Storm website for more information: www. gippslandstorm.com.au

Drought breaker: Hannah Flanders being congratulated by Brendan Murnane Gippsland Storm President, in making it to the VNL level.

Kelly heads to state titles

By Tayla Kershaw SANDY Point surfer Kelly Laity has set aside the pro surfer dream for now as she enters Year 12.

Heading out: Sandy Point’s Kelly Laity is finding balance between her love for the water and her plans for the future.

Surfing is on standby as she sets her sights on medicine, though she still has time for the beach here and there along the way.

Kelly participated in lots of surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing be-

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Her biggest achievements in this time were coming fourth in the under 16’s Australian Titles and winning the under 16’s Australian Scholastic Pairs Titles.

“I will keep doing competitions although my plans have changed,” Kelly said.

“I love being in the water. I’ll just have to suss out what’s going on at the end of this year.”

Fun run fun for all and a good cause too

Surf star: Kelly Laity is making time for state titles in between school studies.

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tween studies on her summer break.

Next month she will be off the second round of the open state titles in Philip Island.

“I’ll just keep cruising along. I don’t plan on getting into anything too serious this year,” she said.

The open state titles are in three rounds. The first one was in Mornington and the last one will be in Jan Juc. Kelly will be participating in all three.

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Korumburra Volleyball Results Round 1 A Grade: Warriors d Giants (3:0) 25:22, 25:20, 19:8.

Golliwogs d Bugs (2:1) 25:20, 25:21, 13:16.

B Grade: Chargers d HELP (3:0) 25:17, 25:21. 25:11.

Panthers d T.N.T. (3:0) 25:8, 25:16, 25:11.

Misfits d Hopefuls (3:0) 25:15, 25:10, 25:19.

PLANNING is well under way for the Keeping Kids on Track fun run in less than 5 weeks on Saturday, March 15.

The event takes place along a scenic stretch of coast along the Kilcunda-Wonthaggi rail trail and can be approached as a leisurely three kilometre stroll or a longer distance run up to 21.1 kilometres.

The Bass Coast Barracudas Triathlon Club in conjunction with other local groups have endeavoured to create an event which is open to competitors of various ages and abilities by offering various distances, and we encourage participation from both locals and

visitors alike.

It is a fundraising event in memory of Leslie Mckay, a highly regarded mentor of youth and a fine advocate for reaching beyond our boundaries.The event has evolved to become a family-fun festival.

Each year this event has also made a donation of $1000 to the locally founded Kongor School Support Group, a charity established 3 years ago by Felicia Di Stefano to rebuild the Kongor primary school in South Sudan.

To date, $88,000 has been raised of which $40,000 has been used to purchase and transport a block making machine as well as paying for a trainer to come to Kongor to train the village people in block making and in building

construction.

Founder Felicia Di Stefano says, “On behalf of the Kongor people, I wish to pass on their sincere thanks to the many people involved in helping the Kongor school support group to achieve what has been achieved so far.”

The funrun will also include entertainment and a festive atmosphere at the finish line including market stalls and food.

To further add to their funds, the Kongor school will set up a market stall providing professional masseuse shoulder/neck massages, homemade cakes, biscuits, a lucky dip for the kids, hand-turned pens and more.

You can enter the fun run online at www.basscoasttri.com

New season, new players Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association is commencing a new season and is inviting anyone who wishes to participate to call in to practice and coaching nights over the next few weeks at the Table Tennis Centre, Korumburra Rd, Wonthaggi.

Junior Players, 7 - 14 yrs: Thursdays 6.00 to 7.00 pm. Wonthaggi Juniors Coach, Bruce Harmer, will be available for coaching.

Senior players, includes school students from 15 yrs: Mondays 6.30 to 8.30 pm.

A weekly social afternoon of table tennis will be commencing on Thursday, March 6.

Equipment will be provided.

Everyone is welcome, including members of disability focused organisations who are interested in being active and learning how to play a healthy and challenging indoor sport.

It is intended that persons interested can come and go anytime during the hours of 3.00 and 5.30 pm.

Three local players Zach and Luke Anstey and Mackenzie Gardner will be competing in the Bendigo Junior Table Tennis Championships next Sunday, February 23.

Cool in green: Bronte Marriott at the Mirboo North Secondary School swimming house carnival.

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House colours but Narra-can!

By Stuart Biggins

in terms of logistical issues in my 10 years as sport coordinator.”

A SUMMER’S day was a departure from the norm for the Mirboo North Secondary School swimming carnival and according to Clayton Cupples made it “the easiest carnival to run

In the spirit characteristic of the school there were a dozen students at the pool from 7.30am helping set up ready for the arrival of the colourful hordes.

Fashions on the pool deck were hotly contested in house colours with everything from a

pac man to mermaid.

With the weather so ideal the participation events such as the tube race and cork bob went ahead without a shiver or a goosebump.

In the more orthodox schedule of events scores were close in the early part of the day, however, Narracan House began to stretch out to what eventually became an unassailable lead.

Ravishing in red: Showing the house spirit, Jessica Beyer, Taylah Van Tilburg, Dana Flahavin, Shelley Fisher, Emily Gibson, Hayley Parker, Mackenzie Kerr, Gabby O’Loughlin.

Swimmer to watch: Mia Deenen blitzing the 200m individual medley in U10 Girls on Sunday at Korumburra.

Task in hand: Tomei Del Pozzo swimming for Leongatha Sharks on Sunday at Korumburra U14 girls.

Proud House: Narracan captains with the winning house trophy, Gabby O’Loughlin and Sam Powell.

On the sidelines: Dean Thorson, Jack Van Der Kolk, Kurt Newton, Louis Risley and Harrison McGannon spectate at the Leongatha Secondary College swimming sports.

Go red!: Layla Robinson and Eloise Scholte were ready to support their house at Friday’s swimming sports.

The boys: Matt Darmanin, Gareth Park, Harley Krause and Tim Sauvarin at the Leongatha Secondary College swimming sports.

Above, Thumbs up: Elisabeth Stephan and Phoebe Hines of St Laurence’s by the pool at the sports.

Above right, One, two, three: St Laurence’s Alex Battersby, Matt Fowkes and Maverick Matheson show off their ribbons at the sports.

Right, Good day: Tegan Lilly and Sophie Lunn of Chairo Christian School enjoyed their day of swimming along with Sophie Whiteside of St Joseph’s Korumburra.

Off and racing: competitors take off in the kickboard races on Friday.

In the swim: competition was hot in the pool on Friday.

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Wonthaggi HOW our golf course can change in a matter of three

Korumburra Ladies February 16 LAST Wednesday a number of ladies competed in the first round of the Singles Matchplay Championship, whilst others played in a Par event.

There was some smoke haze but otherwise the weather was fine and warm weather.

The greens were in great condition and the fairways, not surprisingly, are beginning to dry out due to the lack of rainfall and hot days.

Seven women played in a Par event, with Lyn Perks (43) having another win and outstanding score of +6.

Runner-up was Julie Hislop (41) who also had an excellent result of +5.

Nearest the pins were won by Lee Clements, 1st, Moira Rogers, 10th and Corrie George on the 13th.

The Daily Scratch Rating (DSR) on Wednesday was 70 (+2).

The following Wednesday, February 26, is the first round of the 2013 Gloria Burgess Memorial Trophy.

The planned days were washed out on several occasions last year, so it was decided to reschedule this event early in 2014. This is the best two of three Stableford rounds, with the others to be played in March and April.

Last Thursday evening

weeks from a lush green paradise to a hard dust bowl simply amazes me.

It is obvious we need water and plenty of it but without the proper irrigation this will happen year after year. The greens will get better so be patient and enjoy what we have.

On Saturday we played a stableford event with 99 players. A Grade winner was P. Hanley 45 pts, B Grade B. Clark 44 pts, C Grade T. Kennedy 46 pts.

Balls down the line: K. Russell, B. Fennell 44; Hoots, D. Dye 43; I. Sullivan, R. Johnson, A. Lowe, D. Williams 41; D. Crellin, A. Ireland, S. Tiziani, A. Cubbon, A. Copeland, J. Wilson 40.

Nearest the pin: 2nd A. Cubbon, 8th N. Cook, 13th D. Crellin, 17th B. Cornelis.

Eagle 10th hole: D. Crellin.

We have 40 players for pennant in 2014 which is great news. The selection panel of Crell and Eric will be picking the teams next week with the assistance of the chairman of selectives Jason Sartori. Teams will be up in the pro shop in the Korumburra Golf Club welcomed several new participants to the twilight competition. Ideal weather conditions saw many people enjoying nine holes of social golf.

The winners with an amazing 26 points were Kate MacGregor and Rick Johnson. Runners-up, with 25 points were Diarne and Terry Maskell. Third place-getters were Janice Follett and Kevin Pope.

Nearest the Pins went to Matt Wrigley and Barb Walker on the 1st, and Jaarl Enbom on the 7th green.

There was much excite-

first week of March.

There will also be a shirt presentation on Friday, March 7 at 6pm at the clubhouse.

Good luck with the week, keep smiling and I will see you all on the course on Thursday and Saturday.

Woorayl ANOTHER busy golf week for our club.

On Monday we held our day of the South Gippsland Classic, an Irish fourball. On Saturday we held a fourball stableford event and on Sunday we had the Forrester Plate.

The event on Saturday saw Kevin Risely and Russell Moyes the winners with 50 points from Ray Sullivan and Maxwood.

Balls went to D. Perrett, R. Gourlay; B. Thomas G. Evans; G. Maisey, P. Challis and S. Sullivan, Dale Burge.

Nearest the pins went to Gavin Maisey and Kev Riseley.

Our ladies competition went to Elsie McBride with 40 points and balls to Pauline Lancaster and Shirley Thomas, ment when Julie Hislop holed out in one, on the 1st green. This gave Julie a great start to the round, scoring one for six points!

Many golfers would love to achieve a hole-in-one just once, but this is Julie’s second, with the first on the 1st green as well, in 2001.

The winner on Saturday was Deb Wrigley (27) with a great score of 41 points and Julie Hislop (40) was runnerup, with 38 points.

Nearest the pins went to Julie, on the 1st with her one shot into the hole and Lynette McIvor on the 13th green.

Julie Hislop, with the ball and club used, when she ‘Holed out in One’, on the 1st green at Korumburra.

Rick Johnson and Kate MacGregor, being presented with trophies from Twilight coordinator, Chris Clements, after their win, last Thursday.

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Wonthaggi ladies THE first stroke and medal round was played by 30 ladies with the cored bushy greens adding an extra challenge.

However as is always the way there are some standout rounds and this day was no exception.

A Grade winner was Irene Walsh 86 (18) 68 net who played ugly golf but scored well.

B Grade was won by Robyn Wilkinson 93 (22) 71, while C Grade and the medal was the runaway train of Christine Hamilton 101 (39) 62 net. No one was ever going to beat that score.

The 2013 medal of medals was also contested after with Shirley and Elsie winning the nearest the pins.

On Thursday Rob Fennell was successful with 41 points, with balls to Bob Beilby, Greg Fennell and Al McEachern.

Next Saturday is our medal and on Sunday Ian and Joan Smith will sponsor a mixed Canadian which is also the qualifying round of the A.E. Smith Trophy.

The Forrester Plate was held aloft by the Woorayl team of Tim and Peter Burgess, Craig Hall and Graeme Calder.

Woorayl ladies FEBRUARY Monthly Medal was played in perfect conditions thanks to a cooler change in the weather.

Our Monthly Medal was sponsored by Berry’s Creek Cheese. Many thanks to Barry and Cheryl.

Monthly Medal and B Grade winner was Heather Sullivan with a great score of 92 (21) 71 net on a count back from Elsie McBride and Thel Scoble.

A Grade winner was Pauline Lancaster with 95 (19) 76 net.

C Grade went to Pat Sheppherd, a visitor from Howlong, with a lovely score of 96 (28) 68 net.

Putting winner, Heather Sullivan with 27 putts.

Down the Line balls to Elsie McBride, Thel Scoble 71 nett, Min Dwyer 73 net, Ann Poole 75 ner and Chris Perrett 76 nett.

Nearest the pins to Shirley Thomas 8th, Thel Scoble 11th and Jenny Riseley 17th.

The winner of the summer trophy for the ladies was Pauline Lancaster with a fine average of 72.33 net over six

being rescheduled from last year and Geraldine Prentice played a great steady round 90 (18) 72 net to win that great honour, well done Geraldine.

Within the scores there were several birdies.

Marg Johnson 14th , Marg Ryan 8th, Lorraine Peters 1st and back to back by Annie Tschiderer 5th and 6th very exciting .

NTP 17 Jan Jeeves, Pro Pin 8th Marg Ryan, Putting was interesting with Anne Poulton 32 on C/B. BDL C Hamilton 62, I Walsh 68, D Grimmond 69, R Wilkinson 71, D Kennedy 72, G Prentice 72, D Garry 72, J Beaumont 73, C Yann 73, D Miller 74 on c/b. rounds.

This week, once again in reasonably good weather conditions a Stableford event was played.

A Grade winner was Shirley Thomas (12) 36 points, B Grade winner with a magnificent score of 44 points was Jenny Riseley (26), and C Grade winner was Carol Johnson (35) 37 points.

Down the line balls went to Ann Poole 40 points, Marlene Rayson 37 points , Dot Jarvis and Dianne O’Connor 36 points.

Nearest the pins to Anne Grist 8th and Pauline Lancaster 11th.

Leongatha SEVENTY players contested a par competition on Saturday with Russell Williams (5) having a very good day to finish with 4 up to take out the A Grade event.

Dan Poynton (16) also did very well to finish 4 up and take out B Grade. Barry Hughes (29) was successful in C Grade with 1 up.

The pro pin on the 14th was taken out by Noel Baker and Peter Horman was nearest the pin on the 16th.

Balls were awarded to Michael Foote, Scott Considine, Steven Forrester, Ian Murchie, Ray Davies, Geoff McDonald, John Fedderson, Theo Vass, Garry Carcour, Anthony Sparkes, Bill Taylor, James Kertz, Geoff Sherman, Noel Johnson, Peter Walsh, Peter Hartigan and Peter Hobson.

On Tuesday 58 golfers enjoyed ideal conditions to contest a stableford competition.

Colin Smith playing off 11 took the honours in A Grade with a very good score of 40 points to win in a countback

On course: Jo Lawell of Inverloch and John Lehman of Heyfield enjoyed a round at Leongatha Golf Course in the South Gippsland Golf Classic.

Give them a medal: 2013 Medal of Medals winner Geraldine Prentice and February 2014 Medal winner Christine Hamilton. from Andy Cairns.

John King (32) had 37 points to win B Grade, also in a countback.

Nearest the pins were Doug Clemann on the 14th and Andy Bassett on the 16th.

Balls were awarded to Andy Cairns, Ron Balhorn, Peter Stivic, Bob Birrell, Peter Cannon, Chris Leaver, Les Newton, Bruce Gibson, Bert Borg, Hugh Goodman, Henry Sedelies, Rob Martin, Russell Williams and Bruce Cathie.

Thursday was also a stableford competition with Neil McKenzie (16) taking out the A Grade event with 38 points.

John Moor (17) also had 38 points to take the honours in B Grade.

Joe Lowell provided the highlight of the day with an eagle 2 on the par four 3rd hole.

Nearest the pins were Dave Vorwerg on the 14th and Rob Martin on the 16th.

Balls were awarded to Michael Thomas, Doug Clemann, Joe Lowell, Andy Bassett, Martin Edney, Barry Attwood, Mike Street, Ian Nunn, Peter Hobson, Peter Hartigan and Fred de Bondt.

A scheduled coring of the greens will take place on Wednesday of this week, which means there will be no ladies competition on that day. The ladies competition will be held on Thursday for this week in conjunction with the men’s competition.

Leongatha Ladies It is almost a month since the introduction of Golf Australia‘s new Slope handicap system.

All players have been given a base handicap.

This is then adjusted according to the difficulty of the course being played: the high handicappers have had significant reductions made to their handicaps and the lower markers only one or two strokes.

The women seem to have adjusted well to their new handicaps, which is indicative of the scores on Wednesday.

Sharyn Rayson, playing off a handicap of 11, won A Grade with 35 points.

Julie Howard won B Grade with 34 points and Sue Woods was the C Grade winner with 35 points.

Down the line balls were won by Barb Miller 34 points, Maxine Eabry and Gwen Chapman 33 points, Nancy Sperling, Anne Gibson and Marg Griffiths 31 points and Rita de Bondt and Dot Stubbs 30 points on a count back.

Sandra McCann and Nancy Sperling won the nearest

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Saturday, February 15 winner: Anne Gibson -1 on a count back.

Down the line: Linda Shannon -1, Di Williams -3 and Rita de Bondt -3.

Foster After great work by many volunteers and especially Neville Thompson the Foster course is now in great summer condition.

Tuesday, February 11: Kevin Witheridge (11) had a win with 39 points from Fred Tyers (13) on 37 points.

Thursday, February 13: Chris Foulds (27) made a long awaited return to form with a sparkling 43 points to win from Gary Clavarino (17) and Neville Thompson (8) both on 36 points, and John Mathers (14) on 35 points. NTP was Peter Dight. Friday, February 14: Owen Kindellan (19) got the chook with 20 points, with DTL balls to Bill Fuller on 19 points, and Ben Dash and Andrew Boyd on 18 points. Recent comeback golfers Geoff Eddy and Brenton McKenzie figured in proceedings with each winning a NTP. Saturday, February 15: It was a par round. Terry Jewson (14) took out A Grade with +5 while Trevor Jones (29) won B Grade with +3. DTL balls went to Norm Cooper (11) on +4, Tony Vanin (7) on +3, David Hutchinson (13) on +2, and Brian Robinson (23) and Gary Clavarino (17) both on +1. NTP’s were Pat McKay, Kris Drangsholt (2 holes ), Tony Vanin and David Bullen.

The encouragement award went to Rhys Ireland with -8.

SG Classic at Foster Sunday Feb 16th A big field of 184 golfers played in the final day of the South Gippsland Classic at Foster and the course was in great condition.

Kevin Flett won the weekend men’s scratch with 79-79158, and Pat McKay won the Sunday scratch with 75.

Jim Parry had a hole in one on the 4th hole. Jim did not see the ball go in as his eye sight is not great these days.

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Member - Member: S. Bromby (1 hcp), W. Bromby (27 hcp) (7) 58 net.

Balls down the line: R. Ludenia, R. Olsen 58½; P. Hopkins, T. Herbert 60¼; R. Crawford, D. O’Neill 60¼; P. Hornibrook, M. Garnham 61½; R. Spokes, P. May 61½; J. Little, M. Deleeuw 61½; T. Jones, D. Austin 61½.

Member - Guest: M. Belvedere (17 hcp), P. Dawson (15 hcp) (8) 60 net.

Balls down the line: T. Humphrey, D. Dawson 60¾; W. Jeffris, S. Burgess 61; C. Wilson, B. Attwell 61¼.

Nearest the pin: 1st S. Bromby, 10th G. Wilson, 13th J. Little.

Tuesday’s winner was N. Alger 46 pts and Thursday’s winner was D. Child 40 pts.

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thestar.com.au Buffalo indoor Wednesday, February 11 A CHEERY face greeted us as we entered the hall for our

weekly dose of indoor bowls.

Ivon from Melbourne had come to play after reading our reports in local papers.

Four teams were selected ‘kitty’ to stay where she rolled and teams had the option of

swapping positions, and play commenced.

Results Three game winners were Ian Benson, Joe Occhipinti, Ian Dyson and Bill Wolswin-

kel (WWW) 12 ends from three team with one win each.

Charlie Tumino, Carolyn Benson and Sebastian Terranova (LWW) 13 ends, then Andrew Hanks, Mary Tumino and Joy Dyson (WLL) 12 ends and

Victory salute: From Victoria Bowls Club Ballarat, Wayne Sanders, Max Capuano, Neil Capuano and Alan Callow.

Local silver: Runners up the team from Inverloch Bowls Club,Tim Hancock, Mike Yates, Graham Pope and Adam Pope.

Bass Coast Invitation Medley Bowls BOWLERS, 104 in all, from as far away as Ballarat, Melbourne, Latrobe Valley,

South Gippsland Golf Classic Results Day 1 at Mirboo North GC - 4BBB mixed, men’s or ladies stableford: Mixed: Sashi Nair, Freda Nair, Mirboo North, 49 pts.

Men: Maurie Marion, Chris Shepherd, Howlong, 48 pts.

Ladies: Toni Buxton, Mary Beruldsen, Mirboo North, 48 pts.

Day 2 at Korumburra GC - Ambrose teams of 4: Scratch: Peter Kane, S. Layshaw, Paterson River; Mick Thomas, Bec Thomas, Leongatha, 54.

Hcp: David Poulton, Terry Poulton, Leongatha; John Pitman, Judy Pitman, Leongatha, 525/6.

1st runner-up: Bill Hessels, Tim Fowles, Korumburra; Rod Spokes, Debbie Wrigley, Korumburra, 54¾.

2nd runner-up: N. Kerr, E. Kerr, Korumburra; G. Boland, S. Baumgartner, Korumburra, 54¾.

Day 3 at Woorayl GC - Mixed Irish 4 ball - stableford: Winners: Terry Garrett, Paul Govaars, Garfield; Marg Tuckett, Thel Scoble, Woorayl, 98 pts.

1st runner-up: Bill Rodgers, Red Rodgers, Forest Hills / Wonthaggi; Pat Sheppard, Chris Teddy, Howlong, 97 pts.

2nd runner-up: Maurie Marion, Chris Sheppard, Howlong; Joan Matthews, Alma Mundy, Orbost, 96 pts.

Day 4 at Meeniyan GC stableford men’s & ladies: A Grade: Men: Brendon Simon, Leongatha 35 pts c/b, runner-up Paul Govaars, Garfield 35 pts.

Ladies: Chris Teddy, Howlong 35 pts c/b, runnerup Nola Geary, Centenary

Phillip Island and South Gippsland contested the Bass Coast Invitation Medley Bowls event at the Inverloch Bowling Club last Sunday.

The winning team was from

Park 35 pts.

B Grade: Men: Malcolm Driver, Lang Lang 37 pts, runner-up Ian Warman, Meeniyan 36 pts.

Ladies Jenny Coleman, Marysville 40 pts, runner-up Barbara Cox, Yarram 37 pts.

C Grade: Men: Bill Rodgers, Forrest Hills 38 pts, runner-up Red Rodgers, Forrest Hills 35 pts.

Ladies: Margart Owen, Orbost 35 pts c/b, runner-up Rachel Brown, Welshpool 35 pts.

Day 5 at Welshpool GC - mixed Canadian foursomes: A Grade: Scratch - Chris Bailey, Lee Wallace, RAAF East Sale 77; handicap Tony and Maree Ciavarellal, Rich River 67.

B Grade: Scratch: Greg and Marlene Geyer, Midlands 82; handicap: Brian Macpherson, Trish Latch, Welshpool 653/8.

18 hole AM: Gary Brown, Sue Brown, Welshpool 655/8.

18 hole PM: Simon Hill, Chris Teddy, Ridge Field (USA)/Howlong 673/8.

Day 6 at Phillip Island GC - stableford men’s & ladies: A Grade: Men: Terry Crumpton, Phillip Island 44 pts; runner-up Terry Garrett, Garfield 38 pts.

Ladies: Ruth Iser, Axedale 40 pts; runner-up Chris Teddy, Howlong 37 pts c/b.

B Grade: Men: Kevin Bayley, Wonthaggi 39 pts; runner-up Stewart Hamilton, Phillip Island 39 pts.

Ladies: Raquel Benavides, Tirhatuan 36 pts; runner-up Jenny Bramich, Chirchell Park 35 pts.

C Grade: Men: Ross Phelan, Waterford Valley 40 pts c/b; runner-up Alan Shanley, Grafton 40 pts.

Ladies: Mary Conley,

the Victoria Bowls Club at Ballarat with a local Inverloch team runner up.

In third place was a San Remo composite team.

Welshpool 35 pts; runner-up Freeda Nair, Mirboo North 34 pts.

Day 7 at Leongatha GC - men’s and ladies 4BBB stableford: A Grade: Men: Michael Foot, Peter Glasscock, Heidelberg 48 pts; runnerup M. Rouillon, M. Taylor, Chirnside Park 45 pts; 2nd runner-up Nick Farrell, Bob Heard, Bendigo / Sunshine 44 pts.

Ladies: Toni West, Pat West, Leongatha 44 pts; runner-up Bev Shatten, Val Sims, Riversdale 42 pts c/b.

B Grade: Men: Maurie Marion, Chris Sheppard, Howlong 47 pts; runner-up Peter Horman, Neale Gillin, Leongatha 45 pts c/b; 2nd runner-up Mick Draper, Zelik Diamant, marong 45 pts.

Ladies: Joan Matthews, Alma Mundy, Orbost 46 pts; runner-up Judy Fairhurst, Cheryl Dornan, Midlands 42 pts c/b.

Day 8 at Yarram GC 1st round Classic - 18 hole stroke / stableford: A Grade: Men: Scratch Clark Barnard, RAAF East Sale 75 c/b.

Hcp: Jim Parry, Foster 40 pts; runner-up Shane Wylie, Yarram 38 pts.

Ladies: Scratch Heather Harley, Karingal 78 pts.

Hcp: Imalda Daley, Phillip Island 41 pts; runnerup Irene Holm, Meeniyan 36pts.

B Grade: Men: Handicap Wayne Reynolds, Mirboo North 40 pts; runner-up John Coutts 39 pts c/b.

Ladies: Handicap Enid Kay, Traralgon 39 pts; runner-up Barb Cox, Yarram 35 pts c/b.

C Grade: Men: Handicap Ross Phelan, Waterford Park 44 pts; runner-up John Sharp, Yarram 42 pts.

Ladies: Handicap Jeanette Mitchell, Garfield

38 pts; runner-up Cassaw Rouse, Yarram 36 pts.

Day 9 at Foster GC 2nd round Classic - 18 hole stroke / stableford: A Grade: Men: Scratch Pat McKay, Foster 75. Handicap Troy Eidema, Chirnside Park 38 pts; runner-up Nev Thompson, Foster 37 pts.

Ladies: Scratch Heather Harley, Karingal 74. Handicap Irene Holm, Meeniyan 66 net; runner-up Chris Teddy, Howlong 67 net.

B Grade: Men: Handicap Glen Dennis, Orbost 39 pts; runner-up Greg Geyer, Bendigo 37 pts.

Ladies: Handicap Elizebeth Alston, Karingal 41 pts; runner-up Jeanette Mitchell, Garfield 40 pts.

C Grade: Men: Handicap Max Ryder, Nathalia 38 pts; runner-up Bill Rodger, Forest Hills 35 pts.

Ladies: Handicap Joan Matthews, Orbost 41 pts; runner-up Melina Willder, Foster 39 pts.

36 hole South Gippsland Golf Classic played at Yarram & Foster GCs: A Grade: Scratch Kevin Flett, Foster 158. Handicap Brendon Simon, Leongatha 77 pts; runner-up Jim Parry, Foster 75 pts.

Ladies: Scratch Heather Harley, Phillip Island 137 net; runner-up Irene Holm, Meeniyan 138 net.

B Grade: Men: Handicap Glen Dennis, Orbost 74 pts; runner-up Greg Geyer, Midlands 72 pts.

Ladies: Handicap Enid Kay, Traralgon 74 pts; runner-up Tracey Higginbottom, The Dunes 71 pts.

C Grade: Men: Handicap Ross Phelan, Waterford Valley 81 pts; runner-up Bill Rogers, Forest Hills 80 pts.

Ladies: Handicap Jeanette Mitchell, Garfield 78 pts; runner-up Joan Mathews, Orbost 70 pts.

Toni Heldens, Joyce Occhipinti and Ivon Brewer (LLW) 11 ends. Very close result.

1st game: Scoring three shots on the last end saw Ian’s boys with a win 8-4 over Toni, while Andrew and the girls 10-3 over Charlie.

2nd game: Bill (skipper) an 8-7 win with his last bowl over Andrew and Charlie a win over Toni 8-4 (again).

3rd game: Toni’s team bowled well, 9-5 over Andrew, and this time Joe (skipper) scored a four on the last end for 8-7 over Charlie for the boys to take out the night.

Agenda for the annual general meeting was read out in readiness for Monday’s meeting.

Social bowls on Wednesdays, 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

Leongatha FIRST up, congratulations to Division 2 ladies who have been successful in obtaining a grand final berth and will now play off in the grand final against Inverloch at Korumburra on Tuesday, February 18.

The club wishes them well, and may you again bring home the flag.

Tuesday, February 11 saw round three of business bowls in action, with results as follows: Pags 75 d Edneys 25, Murray Goulburn 69 d Pagettes 31, Nesci Transport 62 d Mini Skips 38, Jackos 64 d Stewarts Tyres 36, Westaway Ford 61 d Beginners 39, We Us & Co 60 d Stockdale & Leggo 40, McDonald & Roberts 59 d Tradies 41, B.J. Earthmoving 54 d Parks 46, Misfits 54 d Repco 46, Smiths 54 d Fillins 46, Beers 53 d Leongatha Lions 47 and Whackers 52 d Chalkies 48.

The ladder after round three shows B.J. Earthmoving on top with 195 points followed by McDonald & Roberts on 179, Pags 172, Parks 172, Nesci Transport 167, We Us & Co 164, Whackers 161, Tradies 154, Repco 152, Jackos 150, Beers 148, Westaway Ford 146, Leongatha Lions 145, Chalkies 138, Mini Skips 138, Fillins 135, Stockdale & Leggo

132, Edneys 128, Beginners 127, Murray Goulburn 121, Pagettes 120, Misfits 108 and Smiths with 102.

Round four will be played on Tuesday evening, February 18, so if you wish to have a night’s entertainment free, get down to the Leongatha Bowls Club on Tuesday evening and watch the action.

Wednesday, February 12 saw midweek social bowls in action and the winners were R. McGannon (s) and L. Robertson with three wins plus 15.

Runners-up were J. Embleton (s) and T. Haywood with two wins plus a draw plus 13.

Saturday, February 15 saw social bowls again in action with the winners being E. Thompson (s) and Tas Haywood, three wins plus 17. Runners-up were Bill Fisher (s) and Don McIntyre with two wins, a draw plus 23.

An update on the club championships to date shows the club singles was won by Rod Jackson defeating R. Trotman. The pairs saw the winners Ray McGannon, Wayne Walker who defeated R. Trotman and Mark Coulter. The president’s handicap winner was Rod Jackson defeating Chris Richardson.

Still to be played is the mixed pairs, the 100 Up, B Grade and C Grade grand finals. To those winners to date as well as the runners-up - well done.

Don’t forget Sunday, February 23 is the club’s sets tournament open pairs and I have been advised that entries are well up at this stage. Play will commence at 9.30am.

Wednesday, February 26 - monthly triples, 9.30am start and BYO lunch.

Friday, February 28 is the tournament ladies triples and the sponsors will be Edney’s Leongatha.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

South Gippsland Bowls Division Semi Finals THE SOUTH Gippsland Bowls Division SemiFinals were played on Saturday.

The Division 1 games were

played at San Remo Bowling Club where the match of the day was played between Inverloch & Phillip Island. The other game was played between Korumburra and Mirboo North.

Division 1: At San Remo Inverloch 16-85 d Phillip Island 0-62 Korumburra 12-74 d Mirboo North 4-58 Division 2: Wonthaggi Phillip Island 14-75 d Fish Creek 2-71 Inverloch 16-81 d Corinella 0-58 Division 3: At Inverloch Tarwin Lower 14-72 d Wonthaggi 2-57 Phillip Island 16-89 d Foster 0-60 Division 4: At Fish Creek Inverloch White 14-74 d Meeniyan 2-70 Port Welshpool 16-95 d Inverloch Blue 0-52 Division 5: At Korumburra Mirboo North 14-63 d Foster 2-61 San Remo 16-80 d Tarwin Lower 0-62.5 Whilst the Preliminary finals will be played next Saturday, the venues are yet to be announced. Divisional games are as follows: Division 1 Phillip Island v Korumburra Division 2 Fish Creek v Inverloch Division 3 Wonthaggi v Phillip Island Division 4 Port Welshpool v Meeniyan Division 5 Foster v San Remo

SGBD Tuesday pennant bowls Preliminary finals February 11 Division 1: San Remo 90 d Phillip Island 53 (A. Carvosso 14 lt J. Boyce 22, J. Allen-Dayle 35 d J. Stubbs 21, R. Dennis 41 d W. Braun 10).

San Remo to play Wonthaggi (1) in the grand final.

Division 2: Leongatha 89 d Corinella 44 (G. Trotman 28 d B. O’Keefe 16, T. McCormack 31 d E. Johnston 10, J. Pursell 30 d J. Carter 18).

Leongatha to play Inverloch in the grand final.

Division 3: Mirboo North 56 d Wonthaggi 49 (A. Plowman 25 lt R. Stewart 27. M. Briscoe 31 d C. Beaumont 22).

Mirboo North to play San Remo in the grand final.

Winners of the Day: Yvonne Kee, Diana Patterson, Dorothy Gilfillen and Kayleen Chapman from Ross Chapman Cartage and Earthmoving.

Runners up: Ivy Sheppard, Lorraine Dowson, Lois Luby and Kayleen Chapman.

Inverloch Inverloch Ladies Triples Day was sponsored

by Kayleen Chapman of Ross Chapman Cartage & Earthmoving Winners on the day were Diana Paterson, Dorothy Gilfillen and Yvonne Kee. Runners-up were Ivy Sheppard, Lorraine

Dowson and Lois Luby.

Best last game went to Brian Phillipson, Greta Wilson and Judy Parker.

An evening meal on Valentine’s Day was enjoyed by all those who attended and especially the lady who was presented with the roses by Jack on his knees.

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Off and racing HOT, hazy and humid conditions at the velodrome oval on Saturday failed to deter Leongatha Little Athletics Club competitors, all of whom put in spirited performances across a variety of track and field events.

From the On-Trackers who have now slotted into the regular competition to more experienced athletes preparing for the forthcoming regional championships, the up and coming athletes from across the district participated with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship.

More than 100 personal bests (PBs) were recorded, including four PBs from four events by Under six competitors Connor Oloughlin. Tyler Richards (U9B), Dylan Shone (U9B) and Rebecca McKeown (U10G) also racked up four PBs each.

Right, Gun sprinter: the starter’s pistol sends U13B Joaquin Alba flying out of the blocks in the 100m.

Left, The only way is up: U6B Max Carter prepares to send the vortex hurtling through the air.

Great racing GREAT conditions for Friday night track racing saw the Leongatha Cycling Club hold the 2014 track season club titles.

Unfortunately a few spills in the previous week took a couple of riders out of action.

The club champion is awarded on points accrued over three events – time trial, sprint and scratch race.

In the time trial U13 riders raced just the one lap and the quickest was Fleur Timmins just ahead of Thomas Fitzgerald, Oliver McLean and Cody Cox. Cosy was on a full size bike with 700C wheels so

managed to improve on his previous efforts.

In the Junior U15, the riders raced over 500m which is 100m more than the lap.

It was a win to Austin Timmins (41.5sec) ahead of Grace and Alex Bennett.

In the Under 17 section it was a narrow win to Matt Minogue (42.02 sec) ahead of Harrison McLean and Bernadette Fitzgerald.

The senior section was won by Thomas McFarlane (37.00 sec) ahead of Ronald Purtle and Will Lumby.

In the sprints, junior U13 Oliver McLean was keen to turn the results around winning his heat and then the final.

Fast and furious: Oliver McLean winning his heat of the Under 13 sprint from Thomas Fitzgerald.

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Fleur Timmins took second whilst Thomas Fitzgerald had to work hard against Cody to secure third place.

The Under 15 sprint saw a convincing win to Austin Timmins ahead of Alex Bennett and Grace McLean.

In the Under 17 division, Matt Minogue and Harrison Mclean won their heats to move into the final.

In a tense final, Harrison got the break on Matt and looked the winner but a last desperate lunge to the line by Matt saw him grab a narrow win.

Bernadette secured the third place.

Thomas McFarlane and Will Lumby watched each other intently heading toward the bell lap of the senior sprint when Lumby made the break along the inside.

However, McFarlane was not to be outdone and duly chased his competitor down.

The Junior U 13 was anyone’s title. The scratch race over three laps saw the bunch stay together until the last lap.

Oliver Mclean had the answers for all challengers and took out the win from Thomas Fitzgerald and Fleur Timmins.

This was enough to get Oliver the title ahead of Fleur, Thomas and Cody.

In the Under 15 division, Austin Timmins made a clean sweep of the events to secure the title from Alex and Grace.

In the Under 17 scratch race, Harrison McLean lead out the final lap to claim the win, however, Matt Minogue had a narrow point win for the title over Harrison, Bernadette and Matt Winchester.

The senior scratch race over 10 laps saw the riders finish in their title finish order:a win to Thomas McFarlane from Ronald Purtle and Will Lumby.

• Wonthaggi Little Athletics

Records fall WITH only a week to go before regionals, 62 athletes turned out on Saturday for competition.

Two centre records were broken. Nicola Slade (U11G) broke the High Jump record with a jump of 1.3 metres. Tegan Lowe (U16G) broke the 300m Hurdle record in a time of 58.44 seconds.

Riahn Hawthorne (U6G) achieved five personal bests for the day and Zack Lambie (U9B) obtained four out of a possible five personal bests.

Winners for this week’s events: U6G: Jaelah Milkins, High Jump; Riahn Hawthorn, Discus, 60m Hurdles, 70m, 400m.

U6B: Jake Marotta, High Jump, Discus; Hamish Gleeson, High Jump, 70m, 400m, 60m Hurdles.

U7G: Baia Pugh, High Jump, Discus,70m, 400m, 60m Hurdles.

U7B: Sonny McMillan, High Jump, 70m, 400m, 60m Hurdles ;Archie Terlich, Discus.

U8G: Olivia Bramley, High Jump, 200m, 70m, 60m Hurdles; Lani Kulbe, Shot Put. U8B: Xavier Lindsay, High Jump, Shot Put, 70m, 200m, 60m Hurdles.

U9G: Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery, Discus, Long Jump, 400m, 60m Hurdles, 100m.

U9B: Luca Gleeson, Discus; Jai Williamson, Long Jump, 60m Hurdles, 400m; Saher Biggs, 100m.

U10G: Jade Ander-

son, 800m, Triple Jump, Shot Put; Alisha Smith, 60m Hurdles, 200m.

U10B: Jacob Timmermans, 800m, 200m; Matthew Nicholson, Triple Jump, Shot Put, 60m Hurdles U11G: Nicola Slade, 1500m, High Jump, 60m Hurdles, 70m; Harriet Fallaw, Javelin.

U11B: Onni Joma, 1500m, Javelin, High Jump, 60m Hurdles, 70m; Finn Gleeson, High Jump; Oscar Beaton, High Jump U12G: Emma Graham, Long Jump, 800m, 60m Hurdles, 100m; Rachel Aitken, Discus.

U12B: Cooper Smith, Long Jump, Discus, 800m, 100m; Jarrod Anderson, 60m Hurdles.

U13G: Siobhan Griffin, 1500m, Triple Jump, Shot Put, 100m; Cassie Fallaw, 300m Hurdles.

U13B: Luke Nicholson, 1500m, Cooper Wagner, Shot Put, 300m Hurdles, 100m; Tarquin McMillan, Triple Jump U14G: Bridget Lowe, Discus, 100m, Long Jump, 300m Hurdles, 800m.

U14B: Luke Graham, Discus, 800m, 300m Hurdles, 100m; Mitchell Fallaw, Long Jump.

U15G: Daisy Filippi, Discus, 800m ; Georgia Filippi, Long Jump, 300m Hurdles, 100m.

U16G: Tegan Lowe, Discus, 800m, 300m Hurdles, Long Jump, 100m.

U16B: Ethan Slade, Discus, 800m, 100m, 300m Hurdles, Long Jump.

Allambee Mirboo & District Tennis BAROMI won well Results only losing a tiebreakA Grade: Baromi 8.71 d er against Koony, Koonwarra 1.28; Inverloch 6.62 d Burra-PI 3.47; LeBaromi 7.5.

Leongatha North was playing well and won against Leongatha. Leongatha 46.

In the Inverloch versus Burra-PI match, the men had close sets, but the Inverloch ladies won well setting up the win for Inverloch.

In A Reserve Outtrim won well at Hallston, however the sets were well contested. Mardan had a god win at Korumburra. The young girls at Mardan held their own today.

Koony was the winner against Longshots and both teams are in the four.

Baromi had a win at Leongatha with three tiebreakers for the match, two of these going to Leongatha, but was not quite good enough.

In B Grade Mardan and Leongatha North had a good match. Well done to all players. Mardan won well.

Baromi was the winner over Leongatha. The four teams have had good competitive games throughout the season so far.

B. Grade this season has seen a lot of new players, hopefully this will see the grade gain teams for the next season.

Mirboo North & District junior tennis Round 14 results A Grade Leongatha Djokovic ............63.0 Baromi Rafa.........................56.0 Leongatha Murray ..............51.0 Baromi Roger ......................51.0 Fish Creek .............................48.5 Leongatha Nadal ...................47.5 Mardan ..................................42.0 Baromi Novak .......................25.0 B Grade Hallston ................................91.0 Leongatha Ferrer ................55.0 Leongatha Federer ..............55.0 Baromi Sam .........................44.5 Fish Creek .............................43.5 Mardan ..................................39.0 Baromi Bernard.....................31.0 Baromi Lleyton .....................25.0 C Grade Leongatha North .................51.0 Hallston ................................46.9 Leongatha Williams ............42.6 Fish Creek ............................40.4 Leongatha Azarenka..............33.0 Leongatha Radwanska ..........32.0 Mardan ..................................22.7 Leongatha Sharapova ............20.5 Baromi Andy .........................17.8

ongatha North 8.69 d Leongatha 1.36.

A Reserve: Baromi 7.70 d Leongatha 2.47; Mardan 8.68 d Burra Gold 1.35; Koonwarra 7.63 d Longshots 2.49; Outtrim 6.64 d Hallston 3.54; Berrys Creek - bye.

B Grade: Mardan 6.47 d Leongatha North 3.38; Baromi 7.44 d Leongatha 2.35.

Ladders A Grade Inverloch ............................135.5 Baromi ................................ 119.5 Burra-P/I..............................94.5 Leongatha North .................89.5 Koonwarra.............................59.5 Leongatha..............................30.5 A Reserve Baromi ................................ 113.5 Koonwarra ......................... 113.0 Outtrim .............................. 111.5 Longshots ...........................101.0 Mardan ..................................86.0 Hallston .................................84.0 Leongatha..............................78.0 Berrys Creek .........................72.5 Burra Gold ............................37.5 B Grade Mardan............................... 113.0 Leongatha North ...............103.0 Baromi ..................................57.5 Leongatha ............................46.0

South Gippsland Bridge Club Tarwin Lower – Tuesday afternoon North/South: 1st Frank Arndt, Clive Hope. 2nd Greg Nicholson, Jean Barbour. 3rd Kathryn Smith, Colin Cameron.

East/West: 1st John Sullivan, Alan Johnston. 2nd Marie Sands, Ken McKenzie. 3rd John Cocking, June Metcalf.

Inverloch – Friday Afternoon North/South: 1st Jack Kuiper, Arendina Drury.

2nd Anne and Bruce Gibson. 3rd Greg Nicholson, Jean Barbour. 4th Phillip Chapman, Ivy Ruby.

East/West: 1st Kaye Douglas, John Sutton. 2nd Anne Williams, John Farr.

3rd Faye Rowlands, Pat West. 4th John Sullivan, Alan Johnston and Norma Hannay, Marj Freeman.

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TOWN def by WON WORKMENS 1st innings Town 9/211 (cc) 1st innings Won Workmens S. Osborne c. R. Edwards b. J. Schelling ................... 70 S. Roche b. J. Hume .............. 68 C. Casey b. J. Schelling .......... 5 K. Brann n.o.......................... 36 A. Yann b. R. Edwards .......... 21 S. Morison c. G. Pouw b. L. O’Brien ..................... 13 L. Borne n.o. ........................... 5 Extras ................................... 24 Total ................................ 5/242 Bowling: J. Schelling 2/63, M. O’Loughlin 0/54, C. Dowling 0/30, R. Shields 0/23, J. Hume 1/21, L. O’Brien 1/17, R. Edwards 1/21.

PHILLIP ISLAND def by OMK 1st innings OMK 6/243 (cc) 1st innings Phillip Island R. Purcell b. J. Cochrane ...... 13 R. Good c. J. Greenwood b. J. Cochrane ................... 16 B. Insall c. W. Hayes b. B. Nation......................... 9 J. Manning c. C. O’Brien b. J. Greenwood .................. 7 M. Christopher b. J. Greenwood .................. 2 J. Good b. B. Nation................ 2 M. Cleary b. J. Cochrane ....... 20 J. Sorati c. P. Harper b. J. Cochrane ..................... 6 B. Young stp. P. Harper b. N. Audino........................ 1 W. Paterson n.o. .................... 27 S. Cox n.o. ............................ 23 Extras ................................... 36 Total ................................ 9/163 Bowling: G. Lomagno 0/17, B. Nation 2/25, C. O’Brien 0/13, J. Cochrane 4/44, J. Greenwood 2/9, N. Audino 1/31, A. McKinnon 0/13, P. Harper 0/3.

INVERLOCH def by IMPERIALS 1st innings Inverloch 158 1st innings Imperials S. McLennan c. F. Kelly b. W. Williams..................... 0 M. Malloy n.o. ...................... 91 T. Evans c. P. Johnson b. J. Jackson ........................ 4 B. Wright lbw. b. D. Clarkley...................... 6 D. Ginnane r.o. ........................ 9 N. Hodges b. I. Smith ............ 22 B. Casbolt b. S. Hayes ............ 3 T. Pedlow b. S. Hayes ............. 0 P. McGavin n.o. .................... 14 Extras ................................... 21 Total ................................ 7/170 Bowling: J. Jackson 1/9, W. Williams 1/9, D. Clarkley 1/35, I. Smith 1/19, D. Connelly 0/37, J. Belli 0/20, I. Fowler 0/16, S. Hayes 2/8.

NERRRENA d MDU 1st innings Nerrena 6/330 (cc) 1st innings MDU G. Jones stp. G. Giliam b. B. Standfield ................. 55 T. Bright c. G. Giliam b. M. Walton ....................... 0 C. Hughes stp. G. Giliam b. B. Standfield ................. 32 B. Davey c. B. Gannon b. C. Baudinette .................. 5 S. Dunlop c&b. B. Standfield 14 M. Perry c. C. Dougherty b. C. Baudinette .................. 0 K. Newton c. B. Gannon b. J. Kelly.......................... 12 C. Dyke b. J. Kelly .................. 6 J. Brown c. C. Dougherty b. S. Gaddam....................... 2 W. Collins n.o. ........................ 0 Extras ................................... 14 Total ................................... 140 Bowling: D. Grigg 0/9, M> Waltom 1/11, S. Gaddam 1/27, K. Clark 0/19, C. Dougherty 0/23, B. Standfield 3/33, C. Baudinette 2/8, J. Kelly 2/8.

WON MINERS d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Won Miners 6/392 (cc) 1st innings Glen Alvie M. Hull c. G. Peters b. T. Nelson ....................... 10 A. Spradbury b. J. Rumbold .... 0 I. Thorn b. G. Peters ................ 5

R. Matthews b. G. Peters ....... 45 S. Day c. J. O’Reilly b. G. Peters ......................... 3 T. Piasente b. H. Singh .......... 19 W. Stirton c. B. Foon b. G. Peters ......................... 8 P. Palmer c. J. Rumbold b. M. Lindsay ...................... 4 B. McRae n.o. ......................... 1 A. Newsome c. T. Nelson b. M. Lindsay ...................... 0 Extras ..................................... 6 Total ................................... 101 Bowling: T Nelson 1/12, J. Rumbold 1/16, D. Jones 0/26, G. Peters 4/27, H. Singh 1/18, M. Lindsay 2/0.

WON WORKMENS d KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass 87 1st innings Won Workmens M. Cadwallender c. D. O’Neill b. D. Aurisch ..................... 26 D. McGuirk c. S. Ashenden b. A. Bray............................ 9 B. Evans c. b. G. Burchell.................... 28 A. Busana c. D. Blackney b. D. Aurisch ....................... 2 M. Davey c. S. Blake b. D. Aurisch ....................... 0 W. McCall c. b. S. Blake ....... 14 J. Licis c. S. Blake b. D. O’Neill ....................... 1 A. Ray c. J. Oates b. B. Jones ........................ 10 S. Knight c. b. G. Burchell...................... 2 P. McDonald n.o...................... 2 S. Liddle b. G. Burchell .......... 2 Extras ................................... 11 Total ................................... 107 Bowling: A. Bray 1/11, I. Brown 0/11, S. Blake 1/15, D. Aurisch 3/22, J. Reilly 0/15, D. O’Neill 0/23, B. Jones 1/7, G. Burchell 3/1.

2nd innings Kilcunda-Bass D. Aurisch n.o. ...................... 24 G. Burchell c. ........................ 19 I. Brown n.o. ......................... 20 Extras ..................................... 3 Total .................................. 1/66 Bowling: S. Knight 0/18, M. Davey 0/16, J. Licis 1/21, P. McConald 0/11.

KOONWARRA-L/RSL def by KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra 244 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL L. Hughes c. M. Allen b. M. Olden ......................... 4 B. Perry r.o............................ 62 A. Piksons n.o. ...................... 23 P. Kennedy c. T. Scott b. M. Olden ......................... 1 S. Wentworth c. N. Leppin b. T. Scott .......................... 18 D. Clark n.o. ......................... 10 T. Dudley b. T. Scott ............... 0 H. Langenburg b. T. Scott ....... 3 B. Moscript c. M. Allen b. M. Olden ....................... 55 L. O’Connor b. S. Hall .......... 12 J. Peters b. M. Olden ............... 5 Extras ................................... 10 Total ................................ 9/203 Bowling: M. Olden 4/52, T. Scott 3/56, B. Gibbs-King 0/24, M. Patten 0/16, S. Hall 1/21, M. Allen 0/7, T. Sorrell 0/3, J. Kyle 0/17.

OMK d INVERLOCH 1st innings OMK G. Adams r.o. ........................ 30 D. Wylie c. J. Jury b. L. Keily ........................... 6 C. Walker b. J. Jury ............... 25 B. Maguire b. J. Jury ............. 53 K. Houghton stp. C. Butler b. M. Woods ...................... 15 M. Dowel c&b. J. Jury .......... 31 H. James b. D. Snelling ........... 4 J. Whiteside n.o..................... 11 N. Paterson n.o. ..................... 16 Extras ................................... 49 Total ......................... 7/240 (cc) 1st innings Inverloch Extras ................................... 10 Total ..................................... 77 Bowling: D. Wylie 1/16, B. Maguire 0/9, D. Wylie 2/8, G. Adams 4/16, H. James 1/14, N. Paterson 1/4, J. Whiteside 0/5.

Local star: Wonthaggi’s Loretta Chumbley (third from left) was in Alice Springs playing for Victoria’s inaugural Imparja Cup Women’s team.

Cricket girls lead the way FIVE local cricket girls have been selected in a squad to travel to Japan for an international tournament this year.

The squad will be representing the Cricket Without Borders organisation in the ICC East Asia Pacific Regional tournament in May. Local girls like Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL’s Rachel Brown and Chelsea Moscript, Inverloch’s Hannah Keily, Wonthaggi Miners’ Holly Forsyth and Tegan Lourens of Phillip Island will take on teams from Japan,

The Cook Islands, Samoa,Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.

This undoubtedly will be a wonderful experience for them both on and off the field of play.

Former Victorian and Australian player Bryce McGain will be the coach for the tour and he will be supported by current Vic Spirit and Southern Stars player Sarah Elliott so some excellent support for the girls selected.

In addition to this Wonthaggi’s Loretta

Chumbley was recently in Alice Springs playing for Victoria’s inaugural Imparja Cup Women’s team.

The side secured a 34-run victory over Western Australia on Wednesday.

“It was really great to get our first ever win,” co-coach Di Day said.

“The fielding was sharp, the energy was up and the batting efforts were focused.

“Victoria should be very proud because the girls are representing their state exceptionally.”

LDCA juniors pad up against Warragul THE Under 13s lost the toss and fielded first.

Jack Hume 3 overs 0/9 and Brad Monson 4 overs 0/3 opened the bowling with an early dropped catch proved expensive.

Warragul openers and early batsmen batted solidly; J. Serong, B. Rider, C. Serong and J. Newcombe retiring with the score on 75, Jake Rockall had Constantine caught by Dylan Furneaux for 19, Angus Wright then bowled Hosie for 0, then Angus Wright caught Wans for 3 to have Warragul 3/83.

The next partnership added 59 before Matty Allen bowled McGillvray for 17, Pyle retired for 13, Wheeler was bowled

by Mitchell Hoober for 2, after completing 40 overs Warragul were 5/162.

All bowlers bowled well, Angus Wright 1/11, Jake Rockall 2/11, Matty Allen 1/14 and Mitchell Hoober 1/10, Will Barker 0/8, Darcy Kemp 0/14, Robert Hughes 0/22, Blake Christopher 0/12, Dylan Furneaux 0/12, Alex Geyer 0/9 and John Phillips 0/25 off four overs.

After lunch Leongatha batted, a solid opening partner-

ship of 26 off 10 overs by Jacob Lamers 6 retired and Alex Geyer 13 caught, followed by Jack Hume 14 retired, Mitchell Hoober 10 bowled,.

After 40 overs we were 5/116. Batting was solid with no batsmen throwing their wicket away.

Under 12 The Under 12s lost the toss and bowled, with Aaron Bardwell and Stuart Bright taking the new ball, with Aaron bowling the opener Gown for 2, then Mulqueen was well caught by Stuart Bright off Joel Brann for 6, More was caught off Georgia Pattinson for 0, Pratt retired for 32, Osseweger retired 9, Whibley was bowled

by Rohan Slade for 6, Darcey was caught by Ethan Lamers off Rohan Slade for 0. Warragul were 5/87.

The next four batsmen retired, Garvey 13, Auldist 4, North 14, Stewart 16, Jai Hull had Boonet caught by Georgia Pattinson for 1, after 40 overs Warragul were 6/157.

Bowling for Leongatha Aaron Bardwell 1/6, Stuart Bright 0/6, Joel Brann 1/14, Jarrod Thomas 0/7, Georgia Pattinson 1/5, Matt McCaughan 0/13, Ethan Lamers 0/17, Rohan Slade 2/6, Josh

Williams 0/9, Rory Pattinson 0/2, Levi Hickey 0/17, Jacob Strickland 0/13, Phillip Smith 0/15 and Jai Hull 1/7.

After lunch Leongatha

Be at the ground at 9.15am - 9.30am.

Turf Under 13s, 12s synthetic (no spikes).

Please wear whites, white shirt (club shirt okay), rubber soled shoes (spikes if you have them, not essential Under 13s), hat, and bring sunscreen and a drink bottle.

Under 13 Coaches Rob Geyer (Wonthaggi Workmens) and Jareth Hume (Leongatha Town).

Jack Hume, Leongatha Town (joint captain); Alex Geyer, Wonthaggi Workmens (joint captain); Matt Allen, Korumburra; John Phillips, Mitchell Hoober, MDU; Dylan Furneaux, Inverloch; Jacob Lamers, OMK; Brad Monson, PoowongLoch; Blake Christopher, Phillip Island; Will Barker, Leongatha Town; Ben Cantwell, MDU; Mitchell Scrimshaw, Koonwarra-RSL; Elijah Cousins, Inverloch; Tom Sheedy, Poowong-Loch; Harry McNeill, Korumburra .

All batted well and were involved in partnerships to push the score to 9/195 off 40 overs. A very good score for Under 12s.

Pink Stumps for McGrath The Korumburra Cricket Club took the field on Saturday for its annual Pink Stumps day to raise money for the McGrath Foundation.

Play was followed by a dinner attended by 120 people entertained by local band Dash Daze who donated their time.

Guest speaker was Catherine Enter who is a McGrath foundation breast care nurse based at Foster who gave a very informative talk about the work done by the foundation.

With the help of many local businesses through raffles and auctions the club raised over $6000 on the night.

In the pink: the B Grade team which played on Saturday.

LDCA juniors play West Gippsland THE LDCA has selected Under 12 and Under 13 team to play West Gippsland on Sunday, February 23 at Leongatha Town (West Campus) 10am start.

openers Rohan Slade and Aaron Bardwell set about chasing 157.

Rohan Slade was caught for 4, Aaron Bardell 13, Joel Brann 34, Jai Hull 20 all retired.

Emergencies: Darcy Kemp, Korumburra; Angus Wright, Nerrena; Jordy Geary, Koonwarra-RSL; Mitchell Row, OMK; Sam Benra, MDU; Robert Hughes, Inverloch.

If unavailable contact Geoff Wyatt 5659 8225.

Under 12 Coaches Steve Brann (Wonthaggi Workmens) and Matt Hull (Glen Alvie).

Joel Brann, Aaron Bardwell, Ben Winfield, Wonthaggi Workmens; Jai Hull, Rohan Slade, Glen Alvie; Stuart Bright, MDU; Josh Williams, Matt McCaughan, Inverloch; Jarrod Thomas, PoowongLoch; Rory Pattinson, Korumburra; Levi Hickey, Darcy Hume, Leongatha Town; Mitchell Nicholas, OMK; Keith Robinson, Phillip Island.

Emergencies: Ethan Lamers, OMK; Phillip Smith, Leongatha Town; Jacob Strickland, Inverloch.

If unavailable contact Steve Brann 0429 001 396.

If anyone would be interested in sponsoring junior cricket please contact Geoff Wyatt 5659 8225 or email wyatt@waterfront.net.au.

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28 | 4PM - 6PM AT LEONGATHA NETBALL CLUB ROOMS All welcome, juniors from age 8 and above (Under 11 age section) to age 17 and under, and senior sections A, B, C. Boys are welcome up to the age of 13.

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• B Grade, Division 2

Ton and a half Imperials first loss in

An impressive 147 runs by Nerrena batsman Tim Clark helped his team to a first innings score of 250 runs declared for the loss of only two wickets.

Opener Wayne Telfer also had a decent hand in the total with 67 before losing his wicket LBW. Declaring with 250 runs on the scoreboard Nerrena were 100 runs ahead of the Wonthaggi Miners.

None of the Miners were able to settle well with the bat single digit tallies were the order of the day except for Hammer and Gooch with 29 and 13 respectively handing a solid and respectable win to Nerrena.

Inverloch fell not too far short of Meeniyan Dumbalk United’s 252, making 236.

The batsman to watch had been MDU’s Mcrae with 102. He played the gaps a treat making the boundary 15 times.

Bowling was of a high standard all round throughout the match by both teams.

Greed seemed to rule them all with 32 of the 146 overs bowled in the match being maidens.

Phillip Island fell 56 runs short of the Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak run tally. Phillip Island’s openers failed and left the scoring to the middle to lower order batsman. A more even team contribution with the bat from the OMK team was the difference although with four wickets from 11 overs at a cost of only 25 runs, Officer bowling for Phillip Islands deservers a mention.

Batting first, Wonthaggi Workmen lost to Wonthaggi Town that overtook its score of 168 with plenty of bats to spare.

Jake Burge batting at number five left the field not

out with 108 runs to celebrate, the standout batsman of the match.

Colin Bruce for Town took five wickets and Shannon Coldebella took four for the Workmen.

Details OMK v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings OMK 240 1st innings Phillip Island R. Cleeland lbw. b. D. Jeffries .........................12 L. Keating c. T. Knox b. R. White .............................8 T. McCoy c. T. Knox b. M. Cooke............................0 A. Finlayson c. R. White b. D. Jeffries ......................... 11 J. Johnston c. b. D. McMeekin .....................9 J. Keating b. T. Eustace ..............4 P. Francis c. L. Jones b. N. Wylie ...........................30 S. Niven n.o..............................49 J. Cox c. M. Cooke b. J. Paterson ..........................5 T. Officer b. L. Jones ................10 A. Thomas c. P. Green b. D. Jeffries .........................18 Extras ......................................28 Total ..................................10/184 Bowling: R. White 1/32, M. Cooke 1/14, D. McMeekin 2/18, D. Jeffries 3/10, T. Eustace 1/16, N. Wylie 1/29, P. Green 0/22, J. Paterson 1/8, L. Jones 0/17.

WON WORKMENS def by TOWN 1st innings Won Workmens 168 1st innings Town I. Hanks c&b. L. McGuirk .........4 S. Browne lbw. b. M. McCall ....4 M. Wilson c. C. Harvey b. S. Coldebella ....................32 A. Fixter b. S. Coldebella.........14 J. Burge n.o. ...........................108 N. Johnston lbw. b. S. Coldebella ......................0 C. Bruce lbw. b. S. Coldebella ......................2 W. Turner n.o. ............................8 Extras ........................................5 Total ....................................6/178 Bowling: L. McGuirk 1/55, M. McCall 1/21, L. McLean 0/36, S. Coldebella 4/47, C. Harvey 0/13, K. Maloney 0/6, B. Osborne 0/0.

WON MINERS def by NERRENA 1st innings Won Miners 151 1st innings Nerrena W. Telfer lbw. b. R. Jones ............................67 P. Matheson c. P. Hammer b. F. Brosnan ..........................6 Z. Trease n.o...............................3

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 13 - February 22 & March 1 Home team Grade A1 Nerrena Phillip Island OMK Korumburra Grade A2 Won Miners Glen Alvie Poowong-Loch Kilcunda-Bass Grade B1 Inverloch Town MDU Won Workmens Grade B2 Koonwarra-RSL

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v Town v Inverloch v Imperials

L Turf G. Laird Cowes T. Rogers Butch W C. Salmon (Played Feb 22 & 23) v Won Workmens Kor A. Jordan v Foster Won Rec V. Baskerville v Koonwarra-RSL Butch W M. Heenan (Played March 1 & 2) v MDU Loch Rec A. Roberts v Fish Crk-Tarwin Bass Rec B. McDonald v v v v

Phillip Island Nerrena OMK Won Miners

v Glen Alvie

I Turf WC 1 Dumb McMhn

B. Bek S. Lanyon N. Barnes G. Stabb

Koon Rec M. Heenan Wk 1 C. Salmon Wk 2

Fish Ck-Tarwin v Kilcunda-Bass FC Turf I. Richards Foster v Korumburra FGC TBA Imperials v Poowong-Loch EC A. Stride Grade C1 Phillip Island v Inverloch Newh M. Wishart OMK v Imperials Outt Rec TBA MDU v Won Workmens Meen TBA Nerrena v Town Nerr N. Graydon Grade C2 OMK v Koonwarra-RSL KSC TBA Glen Alvie v Korumburra GA TBA Inverloch v Won Workmens Inv Rec TBA Kilcunda-Bass v Won Miners Bass 2 TBA Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741

T. Clark n.o.............................147 Extras ......................................27 Total .......................... 2/250 (dec) Bowling: F. Brosnan 1/57, J. Loos 0/21, P. Hammer 0/26, B. Mattock 0/50, C. Honeysett 0/13, D. Brosnan 0/21, D. Lambert 0/7, C. Gooch 0/7, R. Jones 1/38, J. Piasente 0/7.

2nd innings Won Miners R. Jones lbw. b. P. Joseph .............................0 D. Perryman c. P. Matheson b. T. Davison ..........................5 P. Hammer b. P. Matheson .......29 J. Piasente c. Z. Trease b. P. Matheson ........................3 C. Honeysett b. P. Matheson ......0 R. Bettess r.o. .............................9 D. Brosnan c. P. Matheson b. Z. Trease.............................0 D. Lambert r.o. ...........................7 F. Brosnan c. B. Croatto b. Z. Trease.............................4 C. Gooch n.o. ...........................13 Extras ......................................12 Total ....................................10/82 Bowling: P. Joseph 1/6, T. Davison 2/20, Z. Trease 2/36, P. Matheson 3/17.

MDU d INVERLOCH 1st innings MDU 252 1st innings Inverloch L. Sharrock c. ...........................51 D. Ruffin c................................24 S. Brayley c. .............................58 M. Anderson c. ...........................6 A. Brayley c. ..............................6 B. Sword r.o. ............................40 N. Goodall c. ............................12 J. Courtenay b. .........................12 J. Muir r.o. ..................................1 L. Anderson n.o. .........................4 J. Ritchie n.o. .............................0 Extras ......................................22 Total ....................................9/236 Bowling: J. Riley 2/44, L. Mercer 1/34, S. McRae 2/37, S. Riley 0/42, K. Sinclair 0/8, L. Corry 0/22, C. Harris 0/4, T. Sinclair 2/36.

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 OMK......................................120 Won Workmens ....................120 Inverloch .................................92 Nerrena ...................................80 Town.........................................72 Imperials ..................................60 Phillip Island ............................24 Korumburra ..............................12 A Grade Division 2 Won Miners ..........................130 Kilcunda-Bass....................... 114 Koonwarra-L/RSL .................98 Fish Creek-Tarwin .................66 MDU ........................................66 Poowong-Loch .........................48 Glen Alvie ................................48 Foster........................................30 B Grade Division 1 OMK...................................... 114 Phillip Island.........................108 Won Workmens ......................90 Town ........................................66 MDU ........................................66 Nerrena .....................................50 Inverloch ..................................48 Won Miners ..............................30 B Grade Division 2 Imperials ...............................142 Koonwarra-L/RSL ...............122 Korumburra .........................102 Kilcunda-Bass.........................68 Poowong-Loch .........................54 Glen Alvie ................................54 Foster........................................54 Fish Creek-Tarwin....................12 C Grade Division 1 OMK......................................120 Won Workmens ....................108 Inverloch .................................84 Phillip Island...........................66 Nerrena .....................................66 Town.........................................66 Imperials ..................................42 MDU ........................................24 C Grade Division 2 OMK......................................120 Won Miners ..........................102 Kilcunda-Bass.........................96 Won Workmens ......................72 Koonwarra-L/RSL ...................66 Korumburra ..............................54 Glen Alvie ................................30 Inverloch ..................................24 MDU ........................................12 Under 16 Nerrena ...................................96 Phillip Island...........................84 Kilcunda-Bass.........................78 Fish Creek-Tarwin .................72 Won Workmens ........................72 Imperials ..................................66 Won Miners ..............................48 MDU ........................................42 Poowong-Loch .........................18 Korumburra ..............................18 OMK ..........................................6

entertaining match CHASING Koonwarra L/RSL’s first innings176 the Imperials managed just 112 before being bowled out in the 35th over.

McGavin was the top run maker with 23. For Koonwarra both Arnup and Paterson managed four wickets each, Paterson’s off 10 overs and conceding only 31 runs.

Koony took to the crease with a healthy advantage but soon found themselves 5 for 13 and were bowled out in the 35th over for 79 runs with Moore the top run maker on 29. Price was the star bowler, taking 5 of the Cougar wickets for the cost of just 13 runs.

In its 2nd Innings run chase the Imperials had just 9 overs to make 144.

Opening the innings Rushton made an impressive 43 runs in 17 balls, hitting 5 fours and 2 sixes.

At the conclusion of play the Imperials were 3 for 116 and suffered their first defeat for the season in a game of great intrigue.

Kilcunda/Bass fell short of Korumburra’s 376 but by a mere 73.

Opener, Trevor Aplin’s 123 included 20 boundaries. He was well supported by middle order batsman, Gardiner with an impressive 82 and tail ender Duff provided excellent service adding 30.

Fish Creek/Tarwin fell 9 runs short of Foster’s first innings with Pilkington and Chaseling taking the lion’s share of 3 wickets each between them.

Foster added an extra 104 in its second outing at the crease with Chaseling following his success with the ball with an innings of 52 which included 8 fours. Fish Creek/Tarwin would not make up the shortfall and left Foster with a quite solid win.

Poowong/Loch overhauled Glen Alvie’s first innings notch up in a closely fought out match.

Top run maker was Said Magnusson for the victors with 112 runs constructed exclusively from singles. Also bowling for the victors Hankock had the best figures conceding 24 runs off 15 overs. He bowled 6 maidens and took four wickets.

1st innings Poowong-Loch S. Magnusson n.o. .................. 112 S. Dinger c. B. Davidson b. R. Burke .............................1 G. Curry c. B. Davidson b. D. Burke ...........................15 T. Francis c. D. Burke b. L. McRae............................5 N. Hancock n.o. .......................61 Extras ......................................19 Total ....................................3/214 Bowling: D. Gilbert 0/38, D. Burke 1/39, J. Hamilton 0/57, L. McRae 2/34, R. Burke 0/18, T. Luckhurst 0/12, J. Burke 0/3.

FOSTER d FISH CREEK-TARWIN 1st innings Foster 189 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin G. Webster n.o. .........................99 L. Edgelow b. J. Chaseling ......17 O. Brennan c. M. Prain b. H. Griggs ............................8 C. Fisher b. J. Pilkington............0 J. Pouw lbw. b. H. Griggs ............................5 M. Bright r.o...............................9 O. Straw c.J. Chaseling b. S. Chaseling .......................4 T. Stybosh b. J. Chaseling ..........4 G. Buckland lbw. b. J. Chaseling ........................1 D. Lavarda c. A. Wilson b. J. Pilkington .......................0 L. Buckland c. T. Whitham b. J. Pilkington .......................1 Extras ......................................32 Total .......................................180 Bowling: J. Pilkington 3/45, S. Chaseling 0/51, A. Wilson 0/21, J. Chaseling 3/18, H. Griggs 2/21.

2nd innings Foster J. Pilkington c. G. Webster b. O. Straw ........................... 11 T. Whitham c. O. Brennan b. T. Stybosh.........................22 A. Wilson c. T. Stybosh b. L. Edgelow .........................0 H. Griggs c. G. Webster b. L. Edgelow .........................0 S. Chaseling c. M. Bright b. C. Fisher ...........................52 D. Williams b. J. Pouw...............0 M. Prain b. J. Pouw ....................0 J. Chaseling c. L. Edgelow b. J. Pouw ...............................1 D. Lacasa b. C. Fisher ................4 M. Da Costa c. D. Lavarda b. C. Fisher .............................0 Extras ......................................14

Total .......................................104 Bowling: L. Buckland 0/11, O. Straw 1/14, L. Edgelow 2/15, T. Stybosh 0/17, J. Pouw 3/18, C. Fisher 3/20, O. Brennan 0/2.

2nd innings Fish Creek-Tarwin G. Webster b. J. Chaseling .......34 J. Pouw c. A. Wilson b. J. Pilkington .......................9 M. Bright c. D. Lacasa b. J. Chaseling ......................10 T. Stybosh c. D. Williams b. J. Pilkington .......................1 O. Brennan b. J. Chaseling.........2 C. Fisher r.o. ...............................6 O. Straw n.o. ..............................6 G. Buckland n.o. ........................1 Extras ........................................3 Total ......................................6/71 Bowling: S. Chaseling 0/29, J. Pilkington 2/23, J. Chaseling 3/13, B. Cripps 0/5.

KORUMBURRA d KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Korumburra 7/376 (cc) 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass T. Aplin c. S. Harland b. M. Cozzio.......................123 B. Joseph c. M. Cozzio b. J. Oxlee ............................26 H. Grace stp. B. Condolucci b. S. Harland ........................15 S. Tapscott c. T. Allen b. S. Harland ..........................6 R. Gardiner c. B. Condolucci b. S. Harland ........................82 D. Clay b. S. Harland .................0 M. Whitham lbw. b. S. Harland ........................13 R. Duff c. L. Miller b. S. Harland ........................30 P. Coleman lbw. b. T. Gray ...............................1 L. May n.o. .................................0 Extras ........................................7 Total .......................................303 Bowling: N. Allen 0/31, J. Meade 0/27, J. Oxlee 1/45, L. Miller 0/16, S. Harland 6/79, T. Gray 1/57, M. Cozzio 1/46.

IMPERIALS def by KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL 176 1st innings Imperials A. Meyer c. S. Paterson b. P. Stow................................6 K. McGavin lbw.

b. S. Paterson........................20 R. McGavin c. B. Moore b. N. Arnup...........................23 J. Rushton c. L. Enter b. S. Paterson..........................8 M. Lafferty c. L. Enter b. S. Paterson........................17 N. Eddy c. C. Moscript b. S. Paterson........................19 J. Forrester c. M. Green b. N. Arnup.............................2 G. Forrester c. C. Moscript b. N. Arnup.............................8 L. Wright b. N. Arnup ................0 Z. Price n.o. ................................0 Extras ........................................9 Total ....................................... 112 Bowling: N. Arnup 4/53, P. Stow 1/21, S. Paterson 4/31, M. Boswell 0/0.

2nd innings Koonwarra-L/RSL C. Moscript c. A. Meyer b. J. Rushton...........................1 L. Enter c. G. Forrester b. Z. Price ...............................4 P. Stow lbw. b. Z. Price ...............................3 N. Grimes c. A. Meyer b. J. Rushton...........................0 M. Green c. G. Forrester b. Z. Price ...............................0 B. Moore c. N. Eddy b. G. Forrester ......................29 M. Boswell b. J. Rushton .........13 N. Arnup b. Z. Price .................20 S. Paterson c. A. Meyer b. Z. Price ...............................0 P. Buckley lbw. b. N. Eddy ..............................0 R. Brown n.o. .............................0 Extras ........................................9 Total .........................................79 Bowling: J. Rushton 3/20, Z. Price 5/13, L. Wright 0/13, M. Lafferty 0/4, K. McGavin 0/15, G. Forrester 1/9, N. Eddy 1/0.

2nd innings Imperials J. Rushton c. L. Enter b. M. Boswell .......................43 M. Lafferty c. N. Arnup b. M. Boswell .........................6 R. McGavin c. B. Moore b. P. Buckley ........................14 N. Eddy n.o. .............................19 A. Meyer n.o. ...........................27 Extras ........................................7 Total ....................................3/116 Bowling: S. Paterson 0/47, M. Boswell 2/37, P. Buckley 1/28.

Details POOWONG-LOCH d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie 8/208 (cc)

Zac Price: the Imperials’ quick sent a scare through the Koonwarra camp taking 5/13 in the second innings. Photo by Mark Drury.

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Nerrena scoops top points NERRENA scored an outright win against Korumburra on the weekend to grab 20 points and jump into fourth position on the LDCA A1 cricket ladder.

After declaring at 9/246, a 91 run first innings lead, Korumburra boldly declared its second innings closed at 6/217 in an attempt to grab an unlikely win.

Set 126 to win Nerrena ended with 5/129; they achieved this with just 19 overs bowled.

Pretty much all of Nerrena’s bats got amongst the runs, Dave Baldi scored 38 and Damien Symmons 25 while Ryan Clark took 3/45 and Tim Wightman 3/75 against the Korumburra bats in the second innings.

Kyle Dorman made a good 53 for the ‘Burra boys with Tom Lucas 48 not out.

OMK has managed to stay on top of the ladder after dismissing Phillip Island for 175, the Islanders chasing OMK’s 196 for victory.

Despite a promising start the Island lost wickets at regular intervals and at 6/82 it was looking grim.

Brodie Johnston provided stubborn resistance with 52 and later on Charith Keerthisinghe made 37. At 6/147 it appeared the Island would cause an upset with 50 runs till victory. But the prize wicket of Johnston by Jason Wilson was the turning point. The tail went pretty quickly thanks

to fine bowling from OMK’s Alan Jenkins 3/19 and Jason Wilson’s 3/22.

Town has dropped out of the top four after scoring 162 on Saturday, well short of the target set by the Workers’ of 247.

With three of Town’s bats back in the pavilion in rapid succession Town was 3/18 with an uphill battle.

Mark Borschman and Amila Ratnayake set out on a rescue mission and Borschman made 44 bringing the score to 95 before being dismissed.

Ratnakake batted on despite batsmen falling around him, making a fine 81 before being dismissed by Ryan Thomas.

Thomas was bowling superbly and his spell of 16 overs brought him the figures of 6/57.

Imperials never recovered from its overnight score of 3/16 chasing 165; ending the short day all out for just 81.

Tom Piddington shone as a beacon in Imps innings with a 49 from just 68 balls.

TOWN def by WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens 247 1st innings Town R. Templeton c. J. Liddle b. R. Thomas ..........................1 J. Withers c. T. Hooper b. S. Williams .........................9 M. Borschman b. R. Thomas .....4 M.T. Borschman c. D. Britt b. T. Hooper .........................44 A. Ratnayake c. b. R. Thomas ........................81 M. Seerasinghe-Silva c. b. R. Thomas ..........................0 D. Burge c. G. Britt b. R. Thomas ..........................0 J. Hume b. R. Thomas ................1 A. Hickey n.o. ..........................10

L. Smith b. J. Thomas ................0 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................162 Bowling: R. Thomas 6/57, S. Williams 1/15, M. Thomas 0/44, J. Thomas 1/33, T. Hooper 1/4.

2nd innings Won Workmens M. Thomas c. M. Borschman b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ...... 11 J. Liddle c. A. Ratnayake b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ......16 G. Britt n.o. ................................0 S. Huitema n.o............................2 Extras ........................................3 Total ......................................2/32 Bowling: M. WeerasingheSilva 2/15, R. Templeton 0/12, A. Ratnayake 0/2.

PHILLIP ISLAND def by OMK 1st innings OMK 196 1st innings Phillip Island E. Richards c. D. Lloyd b. A. Jenkins .........................13 L. Cleeland c. A. Miller b. J. Wilson ...........................10 J. Black c. A. Miller b. A. Jenkins .........................14 T. Hornsby c. R. Quaife b. A. Jenkins ...........................5 B. Johnston c. P. Dyer b. J. Wilson ...........................52 M. Price c. N. Cant b. B. Wyatt .............................3 C. Viljoen b. S. Jenkins ............15 C. Keerthisinghe stp. P. Dyer b. S. Jenkins .........................37 S. Boyack c. N. Cant b. S. Jenkins ...........................3 S. Kirton n.o. ............................ 11 Z. Brown c. P. Dyer b. J. Wilson .............................1 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .......................................175 Bowling: A. Jenkins 3/19, R. Greaves 0/3, J. Wilson 3/22, N. Cant 0/27, S. Jenkins 2/75, B. Wyatt 1/24.

INVERLOCH v IMPERIALS 1st innings Inverloch 165 1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin c. W. Taberner b. K. Rotthier..........................2 R. Higgins c. R. Thomas b. D. Mathews ........................2 B. Davidson b. K. Rotthier.........0

Gone!: Jakeb Thomas ends the Scorpians’ innings, cleaning up Luke Smith in the process. Photo by Mark Drury.

R. McLennan c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin............................2 T. Piddington lbw. b. R. Thomas ........................49 L. Rogers c. B. Thomas b. L. Rankin............................0 J. O’Loughlin lbw. b. K. Rotthier........................13 T. Williams c. D. Clark b. R. Thomas ..........................3 A. Eddy c. D. Clark b. R. Thomas ..........................0 J. Parker b. D. Clark ...................0 T. Sauvarin n.o. ..........................0 Extras ......................................10 Total .........................................81 Bowling: L. Rankin 2/21, K. Rotthier 3/27, R. Thomas 3/14, D. Mathews 1/11, D. Clark 1/6.

2nd innings Inverloch B. Debono c. T. Sauvarin b. J. Parker............................36 D. Clark c. B. Davidson b. T. Sauvarin .......................17 W. Taberner b. J. O’Loughlin...19

W. Rankin n.o...........................19 B. Thomas n.o. .........................12 Extras ........................................5 Total ....................................3/108 Bowling: A. Eddy 0/31, T. Sauvarin 1/38, J. Parker 1/17, J. O’Loughlin 1/11, G. Sauvarin 0/9.

NERRENA v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra 155 1st innings Nerrena M. Clark c. T. Lucas b. A. Meade ............................5 D. Baldi c. K. Miller b. A. Meade ..........................21 B. Hayes c. J. Richards b. A. Katipearachchi ...............0 T. Wightman c. A. Katipearachchi b. I. Osman ...........................12 D. Symmons c. P. Dunlevie b. A. Meade ..........................27 R. Clark c. J. Cook b. A. Meade ..........................42 G. Labuschagne c. A. Meade b. A. Katipearachchi .............21

J. Renden c. D. Salmon b. A. Meade ..........................10 J. Trease c. J. Cook b. A. Meade ..........................54 R. Joy n.o. ................................43 M. Croatto n.o. ...........................4 Extras ........................................7 Total .......................... 9/246 (dec) Bowling: A. Katipearachchi 2/50, A. Meade 6/119, K. Dorman 0/24, J. Cook 0/16, I. Osman 1/35, K. Rigby 0/0.

2nd innings Korumburra J. Cook b. R. Clark ...................16 K. Rigby c. M. Clark b. R. Clark ............................16 I. Osman c. M. Croatto b. T. Wightman .....................10 D. Salmon c. D. Symmons b. R. Clark ............................26 K. Dorman c. R. Joy b. T. Wightman .....................53 J. Richards c. D. Symmons b. T. Wightman .......................4 T. Lucas n.o. .............................48

A. Katipearachchi n.o. .............40 Extras ........................................4 Total .......................... 6/217 (dec) Bowling: R. Clark 3/45, R. Joy 0/7, M. Croatto 0/36, J. Trease 0/31, T. Wightman 3/75, G. Labuschagne 0/14, D. Symmons 0/6.

2nd innings Nerrena M. Clark c. K. Miller b. A. Meade ............................8 D. Baldi c&b. I. Osman ...........38 R. Clark c. A. Meade b. A. Katipearachchi .............12 D. Symmons c. K. Rigby b. A. Katipearachchi .............25 T. Wightman b. A. Katipearachchi .............22 C. Salmon n.o...........................18 G. Labuschagne n.o....................0 Extras ........................................6 Total ....................................5/129 Bowling: A. Katipearachchi 3/53, A. Meade 1/29, I. Osman 1/47.

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Miners lowers its colours TOP side in A2 Wonthaggi Miners has lowered its colours against second placed Kilcunda Bass in the battle for bragging rights.

The match lived up to

all expectations with Miners scoring 306 in reply to Kilcunda/Bass’s 7/364.

Miners were going to find this chase extremely tough but went at it with aggression.

Despite being 2/17 in a lacklustre opening, the middle order rebounded with fine batting from Paul Nelson 58,

Keeper!: Koonwarra L/RSL’s Callum Sherriff shapes to throw back to the wicket keeper. Photo

by Mark Drury.

James Honeysett 77 and Josh Andrighetto 91.

The chase got too much though and the loss of some quick wickets put paid to any chance of a win for the Miners, that retain top spot despite the loss.

As expected Koonwarra/ RSL’s disappointing 105 proved no barrier to MDU that cruised to victory, scoring 9/185 and putting it in striking distance to the top four.

Matthew Olden top scored with 44 for United with great backing from other bats Tim Harris 24 and Mark Cantwell 33 not out. Sam Sperling took 4/50 despite the loss.

Cellar-dwellers Foster proved no match for close town rivals Fish Creek/Tarwin. Foster scored just 134 in reply to Fishy’s 258.

Two players scored 31 runs each for the Tigers, Scott Jeffery and Dan Garlick while Fishy had two top bowlers in John Danckert 4/30 and T Williamson 4/35.

Despite the ladder positions of these two teams the match between Glen Alvie and Poowong/Loch went down to the wire.

Chasing 180, Poowong/ Loch was eventually all out for 176, falling just four runs short.

Openers Colin Knox 41 and Mitchell Adderley made an opening stand of 75 to put the chasing side in the box seat.

When Adderley fell at this score and Knox when the score was 95, Poowong/Loch suffered a middle order collapes.

However M Hancock made 27 and the tail wagged but a runout towards then put paid to a possible Poowong/ Loch victory.

FISH CREEK-TARWIN d FOSTER 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin 258 1st innings Foster S. Corrie b. J. Danckert ..............1 M. Lynch c. J. Buckland b. J. Danckert .........................3 S. Jeffery c. W. Cocksedge b. T. Williamson ...................31 G. Tanner b. T. Williamson ........6 G. Collis lbw. b. T. Williamson ...................10 D. Garlick c. J. Buckland b. J. Danckert .......................31 J. Prain b. J. Danckert ................0 T. Smith n.o. ...............................8 F. Griggs c. T. Williamson b. J. Flanders ..........................9 G. Prain c. G. Watkins b. T. Williamson ...................22 Extras ......................................13 Total .......................................134 Bowling: J. Danckert 4/30, B. Coates 0/4, J. Flanders 1/30, M. Watkins 0/24, J. Buckland 0/4, T. Williamson 4/35.

GLEN ALVIE d POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Glen Alvie 180 1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox c. D. Hateley b. D. Hales............................41 M. Adderley c. D. Hateley b. J. Hales .............................36 N. Findlay b. J. Glen ..................5 A. Sheedy c. D. Hateley b. J. Glen ..............................14 T. Hancock b. D. Hales ..............0 R. Knox lbw. b. J. Glen ................................0 A. Fisher c. S. Smith b. d. Williams .......................15 M. Hancock b. J. Glen .............27 M. Loader n.o...........................16 N. Brew c&b. J. Glen .................2 C. Oliver r.o................................0

Careful: Murray Lynch defends the ball for Foster.

Extras ......................................20 Total .......................................176 Bowling: D. Hales 2/50, J. Hales 1/21, D. Williams 1/29, J. Wheeler 0/28, J. Glen 5/35.

KOONWARRA-L/RSL def by MDU 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL 105 1st innings MDU M. Olden c. S. Hughes b. S. Sperling ........................44 M. Le Page c. S. Turner b. S. Sperling ........................13 C. Hoober b. S. Sperling ............8 S. Arnup c. J. Hughes b. S. Turner.............................2 M. Olden lbw. b. S. Hughes .........................16 W. Prosser c. J. Kennedy b. S. Sperling ..........................8 C. Le Page c. J. Moore

b. J. Kennedy........................ 11 T. Harris c. S. Turner b. K. Thorne .........................24 M. Cantwell n.o........................33 M. Martin c. J. Kennedy b. K. Thorne ...........................6 M. Patching n.o. .........................8 Extras ......................................12 Total .............................9/185 (cc) Bowling: J. Kennedy 1/34, S. Sperling 4/50, S. Hughes 1/14, S. Turner 1/22, K. Thorne 2/37, D. O’Connor 0/17.

KILCUNDA-BASS d WON MINERS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass 7/364 (cc) 1st innings Won Miners G. Kent c. B. Egeberg b. J. Mahood...........................7 A. Warren b. D. Pipicelli ..........10 P. Nelson c. J. Mahood

b. S. Shelton .........................58 J. Honeysett c. A. Larcombe b. J. Dakin ............................77 J. Andrighetto c. J. Mahood b. S. Shelton .........................91 B. Andrighetto c. D. Pipicelli b. J. Dakin ..............................1 D. Beesey b. J. Dakin .................0 C. Thomas lbw. b. A. Donohue ........................0 R. Birkett c. J. Mahood b. S. Shelton .........................36 B. Foon n.o...............................13 P. Owen c. A. Oats b. J. Mahood...........................4 Extras ........................................9 Total .......................................306 Bowling: D. Pipicelli 1/31, J. Mahood 2/53, A. Oats 0/23, B. Egeberg 0/47, S. Shelton 3/52, A. Donohue 1/41, J. Dakin 3/52.

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Rising star Allies D-day looms

By Jacob de Kunder

By Stuart Biggins CADE Maskell is one of three local footballers to have played with Leongatha who has been recruited by the VFL. Mary MacKillop College, where Cade began his career as a physical education teacher, has granted Cade a year’s leave without pay to pursue his chances of success at this level.

Cade is now living in St Kilda, a short distance from Port Melbourne and his new club’s home ground and training facilities, and he is getting plenty of work as a casual relief teacher.

The step up to the bigger league has been smooth especially under the professionalism of coach Gary Ayres who makes a big effort to foster a community spirit at the club.

“It has been about getting to know all the guys, 10 – 12 of whom are exAFL players. “The club is a tight knit group.”

Training is rigorous three evenings a week with strength and weight conditioning occupying a lot of the interim.

“Port Melbourne is not affiliated with any AFL club so the facilities do not have the sophistication of clubs which are.

“In fact the club has a country like atmosphere.

It is older style than you might expect.

“Physios and doctors are on hand at all times so the level of professionalism is high.

“I am ear-marked as a forward line player and we are highly trained to know exactly what our role is on our line of play.

The playing group is required to attend regular compulsory seminars at the club, as required by the VFL, on subjects such as racial vilification and

drugs.

“Port Melbourne won its last premiership in 2011 and we rate our chance of a premiership year as high.”

Key forward: Cade Maskell was a key forward for the Parrots in season 2013. He’s off to Port Melbourne this season to try his luck in the VFL.

THE time bomb is now ticking for the struggling Allies Football Netball Club which is going down fighting as the threat of recess or folding looms.

Club president Murray Farley told The Star on Friday that within three weeks the club’s fate will be decided.

“League president John Schelling said in The Star the club will have until April 5 but I think that is far too late, I think in the next three weeks we will know where we are at,” he said.

“We are battling to get a coach but there is something in the pipeline - we are negotiating with someone as we speak.

“Whether it is too little too late no one knows but we will punch on until we can’t punch anymore.”

Training sessions for the Allies have been poorly attended.

“We have had two put in for a clearance which we knew about anyway because

one bloke wanted to go last year and I know for the rest of them they are training elsewhere but they haven’t put in for a clearance.

“There have only been about half a dozen or so who have turned up to training.

“All the players are sitting back waiting whereas collectively if they all got to training and weren’t training elsewhere something might happen.”

The Star believes there was a meeting last night (Monday night) for the club to inform members of the situation.

“I suppose that will be a bit of an information meeting on

what is going on, what we have done and what hasn’t worked,” Farley said.

“We will have to put it to the members if we can’t field a side the members will decide what we do.

“Basically we could go into recess or just fold.”

Mr Farley said its constitution allows the club to operate for up to five years without playing.

“By that time if we don’t have a team back on the park by the constitution and the laws all the club money will have to be dispersed to not-for-profit and charitable organisations,”

he said.

“There are lots of rumours going around at the moment that we haven’t got money well we have plenty of money, that’s not the issue.”

The whole club is depending on being able to field a senior side with no netball or junior football sides competing in the league if there is no senior side.

“The whole club works hand in hand. Without any footballers there will be no netball,” Mr Farley said.

“We know we are fighting an uphill battle and we will keep having a crack.”

Time ticking: Allies seniors players from 2013, from left, Michael Hunter, Louis Ferguson and Jack Crapper await their turn to hit the field. The Allies fate will be known within three weeks.

Campdraft action at Yanakie YANAKIE was the venue on the weekend for the latest round of action in the campdrafting season.

The event attracted families from throughout the region and individuals keen to take out one of the sections.

Above, Helping hand: Geoff McInnes from Inverloch was operating the gate with the help of Kate and Millie Lamb from Denison.

Right, Get around: John Cocks on Bailey guides the beast around the course during the Yanakie Campdraft on Saturday.

Family event: from Inverloch, Carol Tonkin, Jarod Tonkin with his pony Nero and Tegan Lilley from Leongatha were enjoying the campdraft at Yanakie on the weekend.

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Saddle club: having a fun time at the campdraft were from left, Tessa Vuillermin and Carly Vuillermin and their horses Beretta and Apache, Taylah Dubignon from Korumburra with Hank and Amity McInnes from Inverloch aboard Licorice.

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Superstar revs up SUPERSTAR in the making Tom Green is revving up for a huge year, first landing the lead role in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s Jesus Christ Superstar and now about to make his first international appearance on Phillip Island.

Tom will sing the national anthem at the opening round of the 2014 Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island this Sunday, February 23.

The Star caught up with Tom on the grid at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on Thursday evening and asked how he felt about singing to millions during the World Superbikes event, and he said he was “a little nervous but very excited”.

“I am a bit overwhelmed and it is the biggest solo gig I have ever had but I am really looking forward to it, it will be a fantastic experience,” said Tom. As to whether he will sing the traditional version of the anthem Tom said, “It will be traditional with a slightly modern twist.”

The call up came via Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit sales and marketing coordinator Paul Coleman to Mr Kirk Skinner, director of music at Newhaven

College who had no reservations in recommending Tom for the gig.

As for practice Tom said he practises every day, “sometimes hours each day and I do a lot while travelling in the car.”

Born and bred in Wonthaggi 19 year old Tom, son of Pina and Darren Green attended St Joesph’s Primary School and Wonthaggi Secondary College and has commenced a music teaching cadetship at Newhaven College under the watchful eye of friend and mentor, Mr Skinner.

Tom certainly isn’t letting the grass grow under his feet, juggling work commitments, three Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsals each week, studying for his 5th Grade music theory, working towards his Associate Diploma in Music, Australia and establishing his private music teaching practice.

Tom travels to Melbourne weekly as part of his studies under world renowned classical tenor, Peter Mander and regularly sings at local gigs.

As to how he got into singing, he said he started doing guitar lessons “then I decided I wanted to sing and started singing lessons and soon the guitar became second to my singing.”

In his spare time he enjoys a round of golf and is working at reducing his

handicap.

Looking to the future Tom said he wants to alternative between performing and teaching. I love being at Newhaven College, it is just a great place to be and the people are great.

Super fun The World Superbikes is shaping up to be an exciting weekend of racing February 21 to 23 and locals will be well catered for with loads of free offers for Bass Coast residents this Friday with free entry for starters and a children’s Super Zone offering a giant inflatable slide, volcanic island climbing wall, 10 seater chair-o-plane and face painting.

Aussie racers The international contingent of superbike teams arrived on the Island last weekend for testing before knuckling down to round one racing from Friday to Sunday.

Be trackside to see the 2014 debut of the world’s leading production bike field from world champion, Kawasaki’s Tom Sykes; to Italian maestro Marco Melandri on his new race machine, the Aprilia; and the Brits Jonathan Rea and Leon Haslam on the Hondas.

In world supersport, Bryan Staring flies the flag for Australia having signed just last week for 2014 on the Ri-

Blessed with success: Wonthaggi songster Tom Green will sing the Australian National Anthem Advance Australia Fair at the World Superbike Championships on Phillip Island this Sunday. vamoto Honda. He will be joined on the Phillip Island grid by two local wildcards, Melbourne’s Ryan Taylor, Yamaha, and UK based South Australian Billy McConnell, Triumph.

After the $3million track resurface, the bumps are gone, the grip’s improved, speeds have skyrocketed and the lap times have plummeted.

Whether a world superbike is hitting 320km/h down Gardner Straight or topping 160km/h coming over Lukey Heights, Phillip Island is universally considered hair-raisingly fast and the perfect layout to produce thrilling racing and a great spectacle for fans. Tickets for this weekend’s Superbike World Championship are available now on www. worldsbk.com.au or by calling the hotline on 1300 728 007.

Ready to race: from left 2013 Australian Superbike Champion Wayne Maxwell, Superbiker rider Jamie Stauffer and Australian Superbike rider Josh Hook

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