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Dairy delight SOUTH Gippsland dairy studs featured in the winners’ list at Australia’s International Dairy Week at Tatura, near Shepparton. Koonwarra stud Bushlea Farms Jerseys was named premier exhibitor in the Jersey class and Meeniyan’s Burn-Brae Holsteins won two sections. Foster stud Prom View Jerseys received an honourable mention and the Perrett family of Kongwak posted a second place. A highlight for Burn-Brae was winning the reserve Junior Champion Heifer with Burn-Brae Denzel Charisma, led by nine-year-old Jasmin Mackie (pictured), in the Australian All Breeds Youth Show. Read more on page 6.

Livestock flood Drought leads to “unprecedented” buy-up

By Matt Dunn SOUTH Gippsland farmers are helping to drive an “unprecedented” livestock buy-up from drought-ravaged Western Australia. Farmers continue to buy, adding to the 976,421 animals sold to the eastern states during the ﬁnal ﬁve months of 2010. During the same period of 2009, a modest

46,498 animals made the crossing east. Elders Leongatha livestock agent Brian Kyle has been across to the west four times on behalf of local clients looking for livestock. He said his company had brought about “15 B-double loads” of sheep into Gippsland since the rush began. “We had a crack at it about seven or eight years ago and quite a few came over then,” he said. “I’ve got contacts in the west from 10 years ago. I talk to them on a regular basis. Once it got

down to a price at which we could operate, we were in. We were probably trying to get a jump on a few others. “It’s hard to source livestock from wherever. If I can show people that you can buy them cheaper than you can buy them locally, well and good. People were quite receptive once I told them I could land them back here for a certain price.” He said the WA livestock was “a fair margin” cheaper than any available locally. Continued on page 2.

Worth outlay: livestock carrier Stuart Storr.

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Proud moment for Milly

FOR Milly Wightman, 87, of Leongatha, it was one of her proudest moments - hearing son Glenn had been honoured with a Public Service Medal (PSM) in the Australia Day awards. Referred to widely as the “barefoot botanist”, Glenn, a Northern Territory scientist, was recognised with the prestigious medal for outstanding public service in documenting indigenous languages and culture in the Northern Territory, particularly indigenous biological knowledge of plants, animals and landscapes. Mrs Wightman said she is very proud of her youngest son and looking at the photo of her late husband Keith on the wall in her lounge room she said, “I know Keith would be so proud and I think he knows”. Born and bred in Leongatha, Glenn, along with his two brothers Murray and Graham, attended Leongatha Primary School and Leongatha High School. Mrs Wightman speaks highly of the education her three sons received at their local schools and said Glenn credits his success today to his education and wonderful teachers at the Leongatha High School. After completing his Bachelor of Science at Monash University, Glenn left home with his degree rolled up, a pack on his back and headed for the Northern Territory via public transport to attend an interview for a pos-

Humble winner: son of Milly Wightman of Leongatha, Glenn Wightman was awarded the Public Service Medal in the Australia Day awards. sible job. Some 28 years later he is still in the same job and loving it, so his mum says. Mrs Wightman said Glenn just loves life in the Territory in his hometown Palmerston, with his wife Glynis

and sons Daniel, 24, a civil engineer and Jordan, 22, a geologist. Glenn spends much of his time with the Aborigines where he gleans much of the information for his impressive series of books. With 34 books to his credit, Glenn

also won a Churchill Fellowship in 2008 to the United Kingdom and United States. There he discovered how traditional plant and animal knowledge is being preserved. Despite countless accolades, Glenn is still and has always been according

to his mother, a quiet achiever. “He is so humble, the most humble person you could meet but I am just so very proud,” Mrs Wightman said. As quoted in his award citation, “In the past 28 years Mr Wightman’s work has centred on the documentation and interpretation of indigenous knowledge of the Northern Territory’s plants and animals.” The work has helped maintain and revive indigenous cultures and has provided acute insights into the ecology, management and use of this biota. Mr Wightman’s research has been undertaken with, and at the request of, Aboriginal elders and their families from various language groups. Many of his ethnobotanical books and reports have been published in more than 34 indigenous languages, and his work continues in recording plants and animal knowledge data with elders from 13 languages. Mr Wightman’s work has bridged diverse cultures, sharing knowledge and recognising the value of indigenous ecological knowledge. “I am just so very proud of Glenn and didn’t know he’d won an award until Frances Williams (nee Cashin) phoned and said you must be very proud, and I thought she was talking about my grandson Tim’s recent cricket success,” Mrs Wightman said. When Mrs Wightman ﬁnally found out about Glenn’s success she phoned him straight away. “He was as usual just so terribly humble,” Mrs Wightman said.

Drought leads to “unprecedented” buy-up Continued from page 1. “But it wasn’t just us. You could name any place in the Riverina, Mount

Gambier and any other part of South Australia. There’s been thousands of them come across. I’d be

just a drop in the ocean.” Toora transport boss Stuart Storr, who is fattening up WA cattle for a probable July sale, said the cost of carting the stock across the Nullarbor was worth the outlay. “It’s a long haul but certainly worth it for the local producers who can’t source these sorts of cattle. The cross-bred bullocks are certainly going to be in demand in the late spring. With the prices they’re paying locally, you can’t source anything like them,” he said. Mr Storr said a big motivation for buying from WA was a dearth of available heifers in South Gippsland. “You know the old saying: ‘You can’t get any weaners out of steers’,” he said. “We had about a hundred heifers go into a sale recently. There were more than 1700 steers and if not for our 100 heifers there would have been less than 200 heifers yarded. That’s something I’ve never seen before,” he said. “What this is telling you is people are not selling their heifers because they want to breed from them, because they want to rebuild our herds.” Mr Storr, whose trucks have taken cattle from Bunbury, Albany and Moora, north east of Perth, said the small number of

heifers available locally was pushing up prices “enormously”. National Livestock Identification System co-ordinator for South Australia, Tim Woonton, said the volume of animals crossing the Western Australia/South Australia border was something that had never been seen. “This sort of movement is unprecedented. It’s caused by the drought conditions prevailing in Western Australia and the excellent seasonal conditions elsewhere,” he said. “There’s in excess of a million sheep and up toward 130,000 cattle now. About half those are coming into South Australia and the other half are going on to destinations in other states, particularly Victoria and New South Wales. “While the current environmental conditions prevail and the market conditions prevail, with the demand for livestock, one would assume they will continue to come.” Official figures from the Ceduna Quarantine Station (near the Western Australian/South Australian border) showed the bulk of the animals coming over from the west were sheep. The figures for January (up to January 29 at 10.30pm) show that 54, 371 sheep and 18,079 cattle crossed at the border.

Winning team: Lyric/Latrobe with the Holy Grail trophy, from left: Kerena McLaren, Kara Smith, Aaron Toman and Peter Gilbert.

Actors enthral audience LEONGATHA’S Dakers Centre rocked to the sound of laughter on Friday, as a capacity audience watched theatre companies battle for theatre sports’ Holy Grail trophy. A Lyric Theatre/Latrobe Theatre Company team defeated a team comprised of members of FAMDA and the Wonthaggi Theatre Group. The evening was organised, directed and emceed by the very capable team of Alison McIntyre and Greta Rendell, The theatrical and comedic talents of Dianne Paragreen and Sue Dower of FAMDA, and Tash Eastman-Nagel and Ryan Bowler of the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group were narrowly defeated by the Latrobe/Lyric team. The winning side comprised Kara

Smith and Aaron Toman of Latrobe Theatre Company, and Kerena McLaren and Peter Gilbert of Lyric Theatre. The team of judges – Christine Skicko (Latrobe), Jenny Paragreen (FAMDA), Raymond Dunstan (Lyric), and David Wall (Wonthaggi) – scored each item, and provided a short commentary on the reasons for their score. During the evening each theatre company present was able to announce the events they planned for the coming year, and there was opportunity for all members to catch up with old friends from other theatre groups. A rafﬂe drawn during the evening raised more than $300, which is to be donated to Flood Relief.

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Looking forward: Country Fire Authority instructor Neil Hamilton inspects the aftermath of a shed ﬁre at Stony Creek last Tuesday, with owners Roy and Ian Potter. The Potters – long time potato growers in South Gippsland – lost their grading shed when a burn-off got out of control. The family still plans to harvest this month and continue farming. Read the full story on page 9.

No cause for alarm: mayor By Brad Lester LOWER attendances at many outdoor pools so far this summer will not sway South Gippsland Shire Council’s decision about the future of the facilities.

Running fun: Brentan Clissold and Bailey Flanigan at the Toora pool.

An unusually colder summer overall has resulted in slightly smaller crowds at council’s pools. Council will not determine the pools’ futures until after further public consultations about its proposed aquatic strategy. That plan will determine the viability of public outdoor pools and most likely trigger points declaring pools unfeasible, but mayor Cr Warren Raabe said the public had no reason to worry at this stage. “We are treading softly on it and we don’t want the community getting any major surprises. We don’t want people to get upset at this stage because we have not made any decisions at all,” he said. “Because it’s such a sensitive issue and we need to tie it in with the community plans, and it’s such a big budgetary item, we need to take time with it.” Council had engaged a consultant to undertake the Aquatic Strategy for South Gippsland report, and is now using that for guidance. That report suggested the future of pools be reviewed if attendances dropped by more than 30 per cent in a season, excluding the impact of weather.

South Gippsland Highway action finally WORKS on improving the South Gippsland Highway between Bena and Meeniyan will start next week.

VicRoads acting regional director, Harvey Dinelli said the $7.13 million project, which stretches over 33 kilometres of the highway, aimed to reduce the risk and severity of run-offroad crashes. “Between 2004 and 2010 there were 54 run-off-road crashes on this section of highway including four fa-

talities,” he said. Works will start with the removal of hazardous trees that are too close to the road and over the next 12 months will include the installation of wire rope safety barriers and new guard fence. The project will also include upgrades to existing guard fence, signs and line-marking, road shoulder widening as well as drainage improvement works. An extension of the existing bypass lane for through trafﬁc at the Ruby-Arawata Road intersection is also scheduled. This will improve

safety by allowing more time and space for motorists to pass vehicles that have stopped or slowed down to turn right into Ruby-Arawata Road. Mr Dinelli said the road safety works are expected to take around one year to complete. “VicRoads urges all drivers to take care and obey any temporary restrictions that may be in place. They are there for both the safety of drivers and those working close to the road,” he said.

The report also suggested pools be considered for closure if infrastructure such as filtration systems failed. “We need to start talking to the community about what happens if a pool dies. Do we replace them? Do we change what they are? That will all come out when we work with the community,” Cr Raabe said. While councillors have been briefed about the strategy and have requested more information, Cr Raabe has asked council’s chief executive officer, Tim Tamlin, to have the strategy in place by the end of this year. “There won’t be any sudden surprises to come out of it,” he said. “We know how the community values the pools and not just the users but also the wider community. A lot of people say that even though they won’t use the pool, we still should have them, particularly as something for young people.” But the demographic of pool users has changed. Since diving boards were removed due to occupational health and safety concerns, less teenagers visit pools and now the main users are young families and swimming clubs, Cr Raabe said. “But if the usage levels continue dropping the way they have, that it is telling us that pools are no longer filling the community’s needs and we need to change what we are offering,” he said. “We need the (attendance) figures out into the

community and start the debate. We have to question whether to pay the money to keep the pools operating when people believe pools are not providing what they really want. “Do we provide another heated pool and splash parks where we don’t need lifeguards?” Attendances at the Korumburra outdoor pool are lower this summer. Immediate past president of the pool, Noelene Cosson, urged council to ﬁnish the strategy and give committee members some direction. “We have been chewing over it for the last two years but we have not seen anything happening. It’s just ongoing and there are

no decisions being made and it’s difﬁcult to make a decision when there is no direction,” she said. Ms Cosson said pools were still relevant, with the Korumburra pool not only used for recreation, but also swimming lessons and swimming club. At the Toora pool, average attendance has increased largely due to the provision of heating enticing aerobics groups from as far as Yarram. Manager Ernie Bennett said attendance was a little less this season due to the cooler weather, but said pools were still vital to the communities they serve.

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Family: Peter and Roz Vanzuyden with part of their family; their daughter Kristy and son-in-law Stew Malcolm and their children, Tullee, six (left), Amaya, three (with her mother) and Oscar, ﬁve.

Why the Vanzuydens call Australia home

By Jane Ross

TEN years ago, Peter Vanzuyden received a precious package in the mail. It contained his father’s war medals, awarded posthumously, long after the Second World War had ended. On Australia Day, Peter took them carefully from the box they came in and pinned them to his chest. The medals had never been worn before. One is a mobilisation cross; the other for service to Queen and country. Peter wanted to tell his parents’ story in public for the first time and he chose the Pound Creek Australia Day celebrations, hosted by the settlement’s CFA, as the setting. Peter is the brigade’s captain. He’s also well known around South Gippsland as a retired primary school principal, teacher and educational psychologist. Life has presented its joys, sorrows and challenges but, said Peter, Australia has nurtured his family very well. He wanted to share his history in gratitude and to honour his parents, Abe and Lydia. Abe Vanzuyden was a handsome young lieutenant commander in the Dutch Navy, the married father of a little son and daughter. As the forces of darkness loomed across Europe, a naval friend urged Abe to file for divorce. His grandparents were Jewish and the divorce would protect his wife and children from that connection with its inherent threats to their lives. Despite Holland having declared its neutrality, Germany invaded and in four horrendous days, Abe’s homeland was bombed to smithereens and over run. Abe was in grave danger. Under cover of darkness, he made his way home to find his wife had put their children in an orphanage and become a German sympathiser.

“His world fell apart,” Peter told his hushed Pound Creek audience. Abe was advised to contact the Dutch Resistance, who gave him the name of someone who would help him – Cor de Bondt. Abe went into hiding. Out on the street one day, he saw an elderly couple being harassed by a German soldier and intervened, knocking the soldier down. The couple escaped, but Abe didn’t and was thrown in gaol for seven months. When he came out, the Dutch Resistance arranged for him to hide under the ﬂoor of an elderly couple’s delicatessen. This could be accessed through a kitchen cupboard under the sink and every day, Abe’s meals were taken to him, via the kitchen cupboard by the lovely dark-haired daughter of the household. Her name was Lydia. She and Abe fell in love. The war ended in May 1945 and on July 4 of that year, Abe and Lydia married. They spent a week combing Holland for Abe’s two children, ﬁnding them in a terrible state in the south of the country. But not all of Abe’s family had survived. His Jewish grandparents, betrayed by a neighbour, had been gassed at the Auswitch Concentration Camp. Abe and Lydia had four children, Peter being the eldest. The couple discovered that Cor de Bondt had migrated to Australia and they decided to do so too. They needed a sponsor and Greg Black at Tarwin Lower, said the Vanzuydens could run a share farm for him. They left Holland in March 1956. When the ship docked in Perth, Abe told his family, “We are in a new country, making a new start and we will do everything they do. We will speak English; we’re going to be Australians.” Cor de Bondt was waiting when the Van-

zuydens arrived at Melbourne’s Station Pier, packing the newcomers into his Land Rover to take them to their new home – Tarwin Cottage at Tarwin Meadows. Abe’s daughter Rita, remained in Holland. Some years later when the Vanzuydens were watching their grainy black and white television set, they were astounded to see footage of Rita. Having won Miss Holland, she was named runner up in the Miss Universe competition. Sadly, she died of cancer aged 38. In December 1977, Abe and Lydia were involved in a nasty road accident. Abe died instantly and Lydia was in hospital for six months. While contemplating what he would say in Pound Creek on Australia Day, Peter’s mind turned to his older half brother Jack. Jack had helped his father on the share farm at Tarwin Meadows, but when he fell in love with a Jewish girl, Abe’s past came back to haunt him and he and his eldest son became estranged. The rift weighed heavily on Peter. Last month, after 37 years, he sought Jack out. His half brother has Alzheimer’s Disease and is in a nursing home, but Peter sat with him, talking about their lives and vowed to visit again. Peter said he and his brothers Eric, Raymond and Owen, all married Australian girls; the family now numbering “45 little Aussies”. “It’s amazing how things multiply.” And Lydia? The fortitude that saw her through the danger of daily wartime sorties to the cellar through her parents’ kitchen cupboard and challenges of raising a family in a new land, is with her still. She leads a busy life in Melbourne, driving “the elderly” around to activities such as Probus group meetings. She’s 90!

Together: Abe and Lydia settled happily into a new life in Australia. This is the last photograph of them together, taken a week before they were Their day: Abe and Lydia Vanzuyden on their wedding involved in a car accident that killed Abe and put Lydia in hospital for months. day, July 4 1945.

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Broadband brings promise of growth By Jane Ross MANY towns in South Gippsland will soon be connected to broadband or next generation wireless.

The new technology promises a boost to economic growth with much wider range of services, more band width and better universal coverage. There will be greater cost-effective access for business and health professionals will have improved access to x-ray and other medical images. Internet TV and the prospect of unlimited downloads are other bonuses. NBC Co, which is overseeing the National Broadband Network, has announced the Victorian towns that will be connected to ﬁbre optic cable. These include Leongatha, Korumburra, Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Mirboo

North, Toora, Venus Bay, Cape Paterson, Foster, Yarram and Grantville. Nyora, Poowong, Kilcunda, Dalyston and Port Albert will be connected to next generation wireless. Despite last year’s heavy rain delaying the laying of broadband infrastructure, Phil Sykes managing director of Nextgen, said crews had managed to catch up. Nextgen is laying the broadband infrastructure between Wonthaggi and Sale. That will then be connected to Melbourne and the national grid. “We’re still targeted for March,” Mr Sykes said. “Things are generally on track, but there are still risks. We’re subject to the strange weather we are having.” Bass Coast Council’s economic development manager Peter Francis, said current broadband service in the shire was well below the standard available in other parts of Victoria.

CEO Allan Bawden, said the council was still to work out what applications there would be for its services. “Optic ﬁbre broadband offers a much wider range and augurs well for the proposed Bass Coast Education Precinct,” he said. “It creates great potential and we want as many communities as possible to be hooked up.” Mr Bawden said he was pleased with the range of towns in the shire that would have access to the improved technology. “Originally it was only going to communities of 1000 or more and that would have left a lot of Bass Coast communities out,” he said. “It is a commitment from NBN for all towns (for cable) to be laid to the front gate.”

Australian made: Gabrielle Wilkinson was urging her younger brother or sister to come and join Australia Day celebrations last Wednesday. Her mother, Leanne Wilkinson (nee Bruning) of Leongatha was due last weekend. Gabrielle did not want baby to miss out and so decided to help decorate her mother’s tummy. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning.

Plan ahead for rail, senator urged By Jane Ross MAX Semken of Leongatha is determined to continue encouraging politicians to plan for the future.

Pressing on: Max Semken (centre) is continuing his campaign to ensure politicians are aware of the need for rail infrastructure in this region. With him are South Gippsland mayor Cr Warren Raabe and Senator Bridget McKenzie.

He is certain this region’s population is going to balloon, and the ability to transport freight and people by freight will be necessary. With the economies of countries such as Ireland, England and America suffering after the global ﬁnancial meltdown and Australia’s call for more skilled labour, he can see a mass migration that would add to the growth that is already underway in this region. Given the Melbourne-Leongatha line has been closed for years and the infrastructure

Pipi rangers plan mooted A SMALL group of volunteers could be formed in Venus Bay to help solve problems with pipi harvesters. Dick Brumley, senior fisheries management officer, suggested the idea at a recent meeting to discuss the current pipi crisis. Mr Brumley noted that in another part of Victoria, a volunteer group had been formed to help fisheries officers educate the public about fishing and compliance issues. Wearing a specially designed uniform but having no enforcement powers, the group maintains rostered patrols and provides information in a friendly, nonconfrontational manner.

Mr Brumley suggested this may be one of a number of solutions for Venus Bay. At the follow up ‘solutions’ meeting, it was decided the group would become, in effect, a sub-committee of the Tarwin Lower Venus Bay Association. Dick Brumley and his colleagues have arranged to meet with senior ofﬁcials of the Victorian Multicultural Commission in early January to discuss the Venus Bay problem and seek guidance from them on how to proceed. Meanwhile, Fisheries Victoria ofﬁcers are also in discussions with the Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club to review and seek solutions to their safety concerns.

Locust sighting reported A REPORT of egg-laying locusts at Lang Lang would not be investigated until more people came forward. That is the word of Department of Primary Industries information officer, Geoff Fraser. “We have got a report of a locust egg bed, but that hasn’t been confirmed. It’s not in a high priority area, because it’s a single report with a lack of other reports or evidence of locust activity in the area,” he said. “Generally we start following up reports when we get more than a few in an area. It wouldn’t be one of the first ones we investigate, because it is just a single report. In other parts of the state you get hundreds of reports in an area.”

Fully grown: the adult Australian Plague Locust. Image courtesy of Australian Plague Locust Commission.

overgrown and dilapidated, Mr Semken believes long term planning is vital. He said a functional and efﬁcient rail system is needed for the whole of south eastern Victoria, to serve the burgeoning areas of Cardinia Shire and South Gippsland. With this in mind, he met with South Gippsland mayor Cr Warren Raabe and Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie, last week “to get things moving”. Federal and State money will be needed for the projects Mr Semken has in mind. Senator McKenzie of Leongatha South, was elected to Federal Parliament last year. She takes up her new position in the middle of this year. Mr Semken said the senator gave him a “very good” reception.

He is keen to arrange further meetings and wants to involve South Gippsland’s Cr Jeanette Harding, because she is a member of SEATS, the South East Australian Transport Strategy. One of that organisation’s policies is for “a continuing funding commitment from the Victorian Government for the timely development of transport infrastructure around the growth areas of Dandenong, Cardinia and Casey local government areas”. SEATS meets quarterly and the next gathering is in Port Welshpool later this month. Mr Semken is also calling for an investigation into the previous State Government’s project expenditure, which he thinks was completely over the top.

Police target Hells Angels THE Hells Angels motorcycle gang hit Phillip Island on the weekend, prompting a swoop by more than 30 police. Superintendent Tess Walsh said about 150 motorcyclists were on the island as part of a national ride and stayed at the Continental Hotel in Cowes. The Star received word from locals that bikers were also staying out of Cowes at a Ventnor property. When asked whether rumours the Hells Angels gang was looking at investing some $51 million into rebuilding the well known Isle of Wight in Cowes, Superintendent Walsh said she was not aware of this. But the police leader pointed out she and Wonthaggi Police Inspector Glenn Weir were committed to ensuring businesses in the region were established for lawful purposes. “Any such development would be subject to council and police licensing approvals, and we would be monitoring this closely,” she said. “We are not blind to the fact the members of this group may have been

doing some reconnaissance on the weekend.” Superintendent Walsh said police constantly monitored these groups and the weekend operation was about police being proactive to reassure the community they were safe. “Whenever large groups gather, we would be closely monitoring to make sure we create a safe amenity for people,” Superintendent Walsh said. The weekend Safe Island operation involved two special groups of police from Melbourne, including the State Highway Patrol and the recently formed Police Operations Response Unit. Superintendent Walsh said this unit was set up and has already been deployed to assist with the ﬂoods. It has attended the Motorcycle Grand Prix on Phillip Island. “The Bass Coast Shire Council has had to manage with some difﬁcult issues over the years and we are here to make sure the community feels safe. This is very important to me,” Superintendent Walsh said.

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Studs rank among dairying’s best By Brad Lester

SOUTH Gippslanders have played a leading role in Australia’s peak dairying event, International Dairy Week. Koonwarra Jersey stud Bushlea Farms Jerseys was named premier exhibitor in the Jerseys category. Meeniyan stud Burn-Brae Holsteins won two sections and placed third in another. Foster stud Prom View Jerseys received an honourable mention in the intermediate champion class with Prom View Rosella 14. That heifer also placed second in the two-and-ahalf-year-old heifer class. Bushlea Senior Fernleaf took the

coveted intermediate champion and heifer, two-years-old in milk title, as well as best vessel. Bushlea Farms also won four-years-old cow in milk and best vessel in class with Bushlea Action Fernleaf 2. Bushlea, operated by Keith and Pat Kuhne, and their son Wayne and daughter-in-law Lisa, won the threeand-a-half-year-old in milk class with Bushlea Nathan Belle. The Perrett family of Kongwak – Roger, Helen, Tim and Melissa placed second in that class with Mytee Augustus Amity. Bushlea’s Wayne Kuhne said: “This is the most in milk classes we have won, so as a whole, it was a very good show. It’s an objective thing, the judging. You have your

good and bad days.” Bushlea Farms took ﬁrst prize in the cow and daughter or two daughters of same dam class, and placed eighth in the ﬁve-year-old cow in milk class with Bushlea Ren Fernleaf. The stud was fourth in the seven-year-old cow and over class with Bushlea Etta 5 Beauty 3. The stud won six-year-old in milk and best vessel classes with First Choice Belle Brunette. A highlight for Burn-Brae was winning the reserve Junior Champion heifer with Burn-Brae Denzel Charisma, led by nine-year-old, Jasmin Mackie. Jasmin is the daughter of stud principal Andrew Mackie, who runs Burn-Brae with brother Stuart.

Lending a hand: staff from Bass Coast Shire Council have been helping at flood relief centres. Three went to the Shire of Buloke in north west Victoria, to the Wycheproof Control Centre. From left are Heather Farley from LaTrobe City Council, with James Bremner and Jill Broomhall from Bass Coast. James is an emergency management officer at Bass Coast and Jill a community safety administration officer.

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The Victorian Government is offering ﬁnancial assistance to those impacted by the January ﬂoods. Grants are available for: individuals and households experiencing hardship small businesses and primary producers community organisations councils. You are advised to check your own insurance cover before applying for grants. For further information visit your relief or recovery centre, call 1300 842 737 between 10am and 5pm or visit www.dhs.vic.gov.au

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“When you’re up against the best of the best at Dairy Week, it’s a really good effort,” Andrew said. “We were hoping Charisma was going to do well but when she is up against 20 heifers in her age class, you just don’t know.” The 11-month-old heifer was praised by judges for her overall conﬁrmation, with good dairy qualities, and length and depth of body. “The class was judged on how Jasmin led her too but 90 per cent of it is conﬁrmation,” Andrew said. Charisma won the all Australian trained calf class at the Sale Show last spring and was sired by the Canadian bull, La Presentation Denzel over a Mackie-bred dam, Burn-Brae Outside Charisma.

“At the time, Denzel was a new bull with good conﬁrmation and we try to use modern genetics with good type,” Andrew said. Now in her ﬁfth year of showing, Jasmin has attended numerous shows to develop her skills and having ridden horses for many years, she is skilled at knowing how to handle cattle. Burn-Brae also won calf up to six months with High Green Denzel Noni, placed third in the Holstein open show, and sold a calf for $5000. The Mackies have been breeding Holsteins for 20 years and competed in every International Dairy Week.

Burra backs flooded farmers FROM Gippsland to Gannawarra and Gympie and beyond, Burra Foods has backed its staff, customers, suppliers and service providers in a major fundraiser for dairying’s flood victims. The entire Burra Foods community has donated $40,000 of export sales from skim milk powder to support flood victims in Queensland and northern Victoria. In addition, Itochu Australia Limited contributed a further $100,000 to the flood appeal. The Korumburrabased factory has donated the proceeds from 250,000 litres - one full silo of farm milk - converted to skim milk powder on January 31. The funds raised are to be directed equally between the dairy farming communities in both Queensland and Victoria through the direction of Australian Dairy Farmers Limited. Suppliers, staff, customers and service suppliers made donations of time and inputs such as packaging, natural gas and both local and overseas freight. Chief executive officer Grant Crothers said: “Even our overseas customers are keen to put in. That’s how widely news of this tragedy has travelled. “This affects the entire Australian dairy family, no matter who we supply. And although none of Burra’s farm suppliers, employees or property have been directly affect-

Helping hands: Burra Foods chief executive ofﬁcer Grant Crothers and Itochu representative, Takashi Yoshida, get the appeal underway. ed, we want to help out.” The effort follows a similar event held by Burra Foods in 2009 to raise funds for the victims of the Victorian bushﬁres. The factory dedicated

January 31 to make the product for the fundraiser. The company also hosted a morning tea on the day to thank participants and donors.

Water aplenty THERE’S been little rain across South Gippsland’s water storages in the past week.

But the holdings remain very healthy for this time of year. Leongatha and Wonthaggi’s storages have each dropped two per cent, but stand at 89 and 90 per cent respectively. Korumburra’s Coalition Creek has fallen one per cent to 84 and Foster’s Deep Creek Dam from 99 to 97. Fish Creek’s Battery Creek remains 100 per cent full and Little Bass, which supplies Poowong, Nyora and Loch, has fallen from 96 to 92 per cent. The Tarwin, Agnes and Tarra rivers are ﬂowing well. They supply Meeniyan and Dumbalk; Welshpool, Port Welshpool, Toora and Port Franklin; Yarram, Alberton and Port Albert.

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Dog survives impaling By Tessa Hayward A DOG impaled by a 30cm stick is now making a full recovery.

Mystery still surrounds how the stick became lodged in the chest of Chubba, the pet of Nerrena family, the O’Loughlins. “The stick went in 16 and a half centimetres,” vet Khaled Ayoubi of the Tarwin Veterinary Group said. Mr Ayoubi was shocked to discover how far the stick actually went in. The O’Loughlin family was on holidays in Inverloch when they got the call from their milker Cathy Wilson who found Chubba. “He walked into the vets by himself,” Paula O’Loughlin said. Aged four, Chubba was a ﬁt and healthy dog who loved chasing cows. His energy helped him pull through this remarkable incident.

Peter O’Loughlin was given the worst case scenario by Mr Ayoubi - prepare for the worst. “There were three points the stick could have hit and killed Chubba, but it missed all of them; the jugular, lungs and heart,” Mr Ayoubi said. A chest strain was attached to remove air, blood and pus from his lungs. The O’Loughlin family was worried about their beloved pet and were relieved to pick him up from the vet. “When we saw him he sat and lifted one paw. That was when we knew he would be okay,” Mrs O’Loughlin said. Chubba has now ﬁnished his course of antibiotics and will rest for one more week before being allowed back out onto the farm to chase the cows. “This has deﬁnitely been one of the most interesting cases I have dealt with,” Mr Ayoubi said.

Scary accident: Kristy and Ricky O’Loughlin were relieved to know their dog Chubba will make a full recovery.

Online shopping worry By Tessa Hayward SHOPPING locally keeps the community in business and supports the surging economy.

Downloading music: Shane Morgan of Leading Edge Music in Leongatha said the younger generation is buying music from the internet.

But while some businesspeople have concerns about internet shopping taking potential custom, others are ﬁnding there is money to make by offering customers the option of shopping online. President of the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industries and owner of Edney’s Leongatha, Darryl McGannon, said the internet has helped his business thrive. “We have received a lot of enquiries and sold a few cars over the internet,” he said. But Edney’s Leongatha is among few businesses in Leongatha to beneﬁt from online shopping. Shane Morgan of Leading Edge Music Leongatha said his business has been going downhill for the past few years due to the downloading and buying of music online. “The younger generation buy ev-

erything online these days, however the older customers still prefer to listen to a CD,” he said. Mr Morgan said shoppers use retail shops to obtain information and then buy online. “A solution to the increase in sales online could be to develop online stores for shops in Leongatha,” he said. People often go to The Jean Depot in Leongatha to try clothes on for size and then buy the same item online. “We need to advertise more and have further sales to keep customers enticed back to the store and not online,” manager Stacey Redmond said. “Local businesses are missing out due to online sales.” Kelvin Smith of Retravision Leongatha has not noticed a decline in shoppers and wants people to continue to shop in the community to keep locals in work. “Online stores will only grow if people let them and they should have to pay GST like customers do in retail stores,” he said. Mr Smith said there are lots of advantages and disadvantages of

TAFE fee change enacted WHEN the Brumby Government markedly increased TAFE fees in the guise of increasing student numbers, Peter Hall saw red. The Member for Eastern Victoria, formerly Gippsland Province, Mr Hall has long championed the cause of higher education. He was instrumental in setting up an all party inquiry into the differences between opportunities for country as opposed to metropolitan young people that found ﬁnancial barriers as the major rea-

son why rural students don’t study at tertiary level. Now that he is Minister for Higher Education and Skills, Mr Hall has been able to act on one of his pet subjects. He has fast-tracked an election pledge to ensure that TAFE concession fee places for 15 to 24-years-olds holding a health care card are kept to $100. This is a huge saving, as the tuition fees are as high as $2000. Mr Hall said the Coalition is committed to removing barriers to vocational education.

No barring boaters THE potential danger of crossing the Anderson Inlet bar in Inverloch has not dissuaded boat enthusiasts from coming to the town. By all accounts, the opposite is true, with a flood of tourists staying for the summer holidays. However, many are choosing not to make the crossing into the open waters, instead, staying within the safe confines of the inlet. Inverloch Tourism Association vice president Kate Edwards was unaware of boaters experiencing difficulties accessing the ocean. Judging by the amount of boats at hers and husband Adrian’s business, the Inverloch Holiday

Park, the bar has not kept people away. “Every street in the caravan park has got boats in it. As far as I know, the inlet entrance has not hampered anyone,” she said. Mr Edwards was of a similar opinion. “I can understand why we’d need to do something about the bar, but most of our guests don’t go outside it. A lot of our annual site holders, who have been here for years and know what they’re doing, go out. But they’re pretty serious guys with bigger boats anyway,” he said. Mr Edwards described the holiday season as “fantastic”. “The guests have been well behaved. It’s been great,” he said.

online shopping. “Shopping locally allows customers to return items easily or to get them repaired without having to send them away,” he said. Louise Matthews of AW Smiths Gifts and Homewares has not noticed people buying online instead of coming into the shop to buy. “I prefer to support the local community,” she said. Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce CEO Wayne KaylerThomson says online shopping is here to stay. “Online sales are predicted to rise by $10 billion in the next three years alone,” he said. Mr Kayler-Thomson has some ideas to boost retail stores’ returns. “For example, a ﬁrst step could be to reduce payroll taxes (and raising the tax free threshold) that either add to retailers’ cost bases or stop businesses hiring employees. This would be of immense help to smaller and medium sized retailers,” he said.

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POLICE BRIEFS Burglary attack THE Toora Bowling Club was broken into between 6pm Saturday and 8am Sunday. A side door was forced open and alcohol and a small amount of cash was stolen. If anyone has information, please contact Foster Police on 5682 2407.

Unlocked car A SMALL amount of cash was stolen from an unlocked car at Tidal River during the holiday period. The theft occurred be-

tween 8.30pm, January 22 and 9am, January 23. The car, owned by Melburnians, was unlocked and left unattended. Foster Police urge people to lock their cars to keep belongings safe.

Caravan park theft There have been several incidents of property going missing in caravan parks over the holiday period. Inverloch Police are urging people to keep valuable possessions locked up and to have items insured.

Offenders caught THE old Leongatha Primary School was broken into at 3.30am Wednesday, January 26. Two 25-year-old men entered several buildings and released ďŹ re extinguishers and stole headsets. Wonthaggi Police were alerted by the break-in and were able to attend and arrest the offenders, as police were already in Leongatha at the time. The men are pending summons for burglary charges.

Collision in town A CAR accident occurred in McCartin Street, Leongatha on Monday, January 24. A 31-year-old woman from Traralgon lost control of her car and collided with a parked car, and then hit a tree in the median strip. She suffered minor injuries and was admitted to hospital to be checked out. No one else was injured and the cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Lost control: this car collided with a tree and a parked car in Leongatha.

Drink driving TWO 34-year-old Melbourne men were caught drink driving at Phillip Island on Saturday night. The ďŹ rst had his licence suspended immediately and was taken to Cowes Police Station. The second man was from the same car. The car had taken off with an unlicensed driver, whose blood alcohol reading was over the legal limit. He was caught an hour after the ďŹ rst man.

Police nab hoon driver STATE Road Patrol police charged a 19-yearold Narre Warren man with several driving offences under the Hoon Driving Legislation during a police blitz in San Remo on Sunday morning. The offender was charged with driving while his li-

cence was suspended, driving an unregistered vehicle and carrying more two passengers when as a probationary driver he is only allowed one passenger. More than six police cars and in excess of 30 ofďŹ cers were involved in the blitz. The stream of cars and motorbikes leaving Phillip Island and San Remo was stopped for routine breath tests, licence and vehicle checks.

Thorough inspections: police cracked down on motorists at San Remo on Sunday.

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ANYONE who has been for a drive on our roads in recent times will know that every turn is a potential death trap, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the main thoroughfares or our notorious back roads.

Is there a pothole on your road that rivals a moon crater? This week The Star launches the South Gippslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biggest Pothole competition with a major prize up for grabs.

To enter the competition, you will need to send us a photograph of the pothole, measurements for its length, depth and breadth, and a description of its location. The pothole doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be in your area, just within the conďŹ nes of South Gippsland. Be sure to get a photo of yourself or someone else with the pothole. But remember to be safe on our roads. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t become a statistic bringing us news of these potential hazards. Entries can be emailed

to news@thestar.com.au (please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shrink photos to send) or posted to 36 McCartin Street, Leongatha, 3953 and marked, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;To the Editor, pothole competition.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The competition will close on March 29. To kick off proceedings, The Star team has included a suspensionbreaking pothole spotted at the intersection of Nerrena Hall Road and Nerrena Road, Nerrena. If you think you have something bigger and better, please enter. Multiple entries are permitted.

Stuck on sand By Tessa Hayward

AN unlucky marinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boat became stuck on a sandbank in Inverloch last Thursday as the tide changed. The boat Iron Maiden was tied to a yellow buoy late last Wednesday night and when the owner awoke Thursday morning the boat was stuck. Commercial boat operator Rob Timmins was not too happy about the incident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a poor example of boatmanship,â&#x20AC;? he said. However, according to a spokesperson from Gippsland Ports, there was nothing wrong with tying a boat to a yellow buoy. The boat was freed from the sandbank at high tide late Thursday.

Changing tides: the boat Iron Maiden got stuck on a sandbank last Thursday.

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Fire won’t delay harvest By Brad Lester A STONY Creek potato growing family will still harvest their crop this month, despite loosing their grading shed and machinery in a devastating ﬁre last week.

Roy Potter and his son Ian have received offers of sheds and grading machinery from friends to process their crops at Stony Creek and Woodside. The grading shed at Stony Creek was an instrumental part of the Potters’ business. Up to 3000 tonnes of food and seed potatoes are sorted there ahead of being sold throughout Australia and overseas, including Fiji and Mauritius. The Potters employ up to nine local casual staff each year to harvest and grade potatoes, and those jobs will be offered again this season. More than 70 fire-fighters from numerous brigades took several hours to extinguish the blaze, which began about 4.15pm Monday, January 24. The damage has been estimated to be valued at up to $1.5 million. People, including Doug McKnight, drove tractors and potato harvesters out of the fire’s way as it tore through more than 1400 timber packing boxes and damaged two tractors, two sprayers, a rotary hoe, forklift and bagging machines. Fortunately the items were insured. “I think most of the shed will be written off. I don’t see how we can revamp it,” Roy said. “It’s taken a lifetime to put all this together. I’ve been growing potatoes for 60 years and started when I was 15.” Roy’s son Ian was burning rubbish nearby when wind blew the fire onto a stack of wooden potato boxes. He frantically tried to bring it under control, but to no avail. “We’ve had a fire there for many years, whenever we’ve had a pile of rubbish,” Ian said. Roy said drizzle had been falling that morning, dampening the ground. “I was rushing around. I got a hose and called the fire brigade. We tried to do what we could until the fire brigade got here. The CFA did as good a job as they could. Once it got hold, there was no stopping it.” Flames burnt another stack of boxes adjacent to the shed. Embers and radiant heat are believed to have

ignited boxes inside the shed and the fire spread throughout the building. The 36-year-old shed – spanning 52m by 21m - was engulfed by flames raging up to six metres above the roof. Fire-fighters removed a section of wall to gain access to the interior and pumped water from a dam about 300m away. At one point, four hoses were spraying water on the flames. Contractor Pat Byrnes cleared a swathe through the rubble with an excavator to clear burning material away from the section of the shed still standing. CFA instructor Neil Hamilton said fire-fighters’ safety was paramount. “It was full-on for quite a while, ensuring that no one was trapped in here. We had to relay water from a dam more than 300m away. Everyone pitched in. There were some good saves of machinery but unfortunately we did not get some of it out,” he said. The Potters praised the State Emergency Service, Meeniyan Red Cross, Salvation Army and CFA for their efforts. SES volunteers provided traffic control and Red Cross and Salvation Army officers supplied food and drinks to the emergency services. Paramedics were present in case fire-fighters suffered smoke inhalation but no one did. CFA units from Meeniyan, Mirboo North, Foster, Fish Creek, Nerrena, Leongatha, Koonwarra, Dumbalk, Toora and the breathing apparatus unit from Traralgon attended. The fire was extinguished about 11pm. Incident controller, Leongatha-Korumburra CFA group officer Ross Considine, described the fire as “unfortunate”. “They’ve had a burn-off there many times before, but just on the day they were not watching at the right time and these things happen,” he said. Mr Considine said fires are still a risk despite the wet weather and lack of restrictions, and should be supervised. The Potters have received many offers of help from the tight-knit Stony Creek community. Leongatha CFA’s quick fill pump was used at the fire. To ensure Leongatha was covered in the event of another fire, Inverloch CFA brought its quick fill pump to Leongatha.

New housing concerns BASS MP Ken Smith, has called for local people to be given preference when places in ﬁve affordable and public housing projects in Wonthaggi are completed. A total of 32 units are being built by Community Housing Ltd in Fahey, Graham, McKenzie and Mortimer streets and Wentworth Road at a cost of more than $6.36 million. The units being built are all rental properties and should be ready by June. Mr Smith said CHL is an international, not-for-proﬁt charity that builds affordable rental accommodation for low income earners who are registered with the organisation or on public housing waiting lists. Mr Smith said the accommodation will help relieve demand for affordable housing in the area. But he is concerned the new units might be taken up by people from all over Victoria. He said CHL has 4700 on its register, many of whom have nominated Gippsland as their preferred area. “And it is disappointing that none of these units is allocated for crisis housing, which is badly needed in this region.”

First school day: from left, three of Newhaven College’s new 2011 Prep class, Ella McBreen, Ruby Bond and Coco Stafford enjoyed checking out their brand new school campus on Phillip Island yesterday (Monday).

Fire flurry: more than 70 fire-fighters tried to save the Potters’ potato shed from destruction.

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LEONGATHA librarian Rosemary Abbey, will be farewelled on Monday, February 7, with an afternoon tea hosted by the Friends of Leongatha Library. Rosemary has been the librarian at Leongatha for many years and those who want to wish her well, are invited to meeting room one in the Memorial Hall complex at 2.30. Please bring a plate. For more details, ring Sybil on 5662 2443. WISHING a happy birthday to Tarwin Lower’s Todd Lomax who turned 20 last Wednesday. Todd celebrated his birthday as he always does – with Australia Day celebrations.

CONGRATULATIONS to Dorothy Timins who won The Star’s Australian Legends stamp prize pack featuring Eva Cox

AO, Elizabeth Evatt AC, Germaine Greer and Anne Summers AO. THE Pound Creek community certainly knows how to put on a good spread. On Australia Day, the Pound Creek CFA hosted the annual celebration of patriotism with a community barbecue, complete with many salads and desserts, and a piñata in the shape of a ﬁre truck. The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band pleased many music lovers. A PAIR of sunglasses was found following Leongatha’s Australia Day celebrations at McIndoe Park. The glasses were handed to organiser of the event, Sue Miles. If the sunglasses are yours, Sue urges you to call 5664 2239.

THE Clean Ocean Foundation’s recent live music night at the Inverloch Angling Club, netted $1000. Ron Anderson, president of the Bass Coast Boardriders, wasn’t sure how much of that would be proﬁt, but he was pleased with the result. A LADIES ring was found in the Mirboo North Township which was probably lost around Australia Day. A bag containing a Nintendo DS with the name “Holly” and “Birthday 23/01” and a red “Disney Cars” wallet on it has also been handed in to the Mirboo North Police Station. If you are the owners, please contact Mirboo North Police on 5668 1444. A SUDDEN spate of warm weather has boosted the

number of swimmers at South Gippsland beaches. Inverloch’s new surf life saving club has had much use since being ofﬁcially opened on Australia Day. THE Inverloch Fire Brigade Open Day attracted a few interested people on Sunday eager to see the impressive new station. But captain Allan Williamson said due to the very hot weather, the brigade didn’t attract the numbers expected. He thanked the Wonthaggi Fire Brigade for helping out on the day by bringing their Hazmat vehicle down to Inverloch to have on show for the day. Another open day will be staged in the near future.

Festa offers sunny fun BAROMI Park in Mirboo North was the setting for the annual St Paul’s Festa celebrated on Sunday. The festa celebrates the patron saint of a small town in Sicily and each year the original inhabitants and their descendants of Solarino celebrate with a festival which commences with a mass, followed by ﬁreworks, a procession and then entertainment in the park. Mirboo North’s festa has evolved from purely Italian entertainment to reﬂect the multi cultural diversity of the community. Hundreds of people enjoyed the very warm conditions and entertainment provided by Melbourne based comedian and MC for the day, James Liotta. Mirboo North girl

Liz Tripodi returned to sing some traditional Italian songs and encouraged the crowd to join in a tarantella dance on the lawns. There were Elvis and Johnny O’Keefe impersonators, Col Perkins sang some

traditional Australian songs and a roving piano accordion player. The Mirboo North Lions Club cooked up Italian sausages on the barbecue. There was pasta, gelati, Italian cakes, as well as drinks from the Grand Ridge

Brewery and local coffee suppliers. Children were entertained with a jumping castle, baby animal farm, train rides and face painting. The festa concluded with a dinner dance at Turfside Function Centre in Moe.

Making it happen: St Paul’s Festa committee members Gina Carpinteri, Rosie Romano, Anna and Lino Giardina and friend Carmel Diciero, had lots of fun in Mirboo North on Sunday.

Laughs: comedians Dave Thornton, Nick Cody, Steele Saunders and Beau Stegmann with locals Ashlee Durand, Anna Wilson and Sophie. Sophie somehow found her way into many of the comedians’ acts.

Cricketers’ chuckles galore WHAT do you get when four comedians come to town? A laugh a minute at Leongatha’s Dakers Centre. That was the situation on Saturday night as around 150 people were entertained by comedians. The night featured local acts Bobby Dazzler and Beau Stegmann, as well

as famed comedians Dave Thornton, Steele Saunders and Nick Cody. Crowd members were brought into the routines as the acts left no one safe from their comedic wrath. The event, organised by the MDU Cricket Club, was a big hit last year as well.

Family celebration: the Brown and Dowson families recently gathered at Archies on the Creek restaurant for a birthday celebration for Sascha Dowson. Sascha is the daughter of retired Liberal Party politician Alan Brown and his wife, Paula, and the wife of Ian Dowson. Pictured, front, from left: Aaron Brown, Ian Dowson, birthday girl Sascha Dowson, Paula Brown and Alan Brown. Standing: Dallas Brown and Silvin Brown.

Award for desal power lobbyist By Jane Ross

THE leader of the group that persuaded the previous State Government to put desalination power infrastructure underground, has been recognised for his efforts. Alan Fraser of Loch, was named Bass Coast Shire’s environmental ambassador of the year during an Australia Day award ceremony in Wonthaggi. Accepting the honour, Mr Fraser said, “I urge our decision makers to take a much wider view when determining our power infrastructure in the future.” While Bass Coast councillors were infuriated by the government’s dumping of the desalination plant on pristine coastline between Wonthaggi and Kilcunda and community group Your Water Your Say, later Watershed Victoria, protested loudly, Mr Fraser took a different tack.

From the outset, he felt that the only way to persuade the government to change its mind about supplying power to the desalination plant via 58m high pylons, was to work with, rather than against, the politicians and bureaucrats. Despite the government saying putting the power underground was too costly, Mr Fraser and his Power Grid Option Group got the result they wanted. Mr Fraser said later it took nearly 50 professional meetings in Parliament House, Treasury Place and other centres over a period of almost a year, before then Premier John Brumby, announced the power infrastructure would go underground. But that wasn’t the end of the lobbying. Mr Fraser said the group then had to meet many times with both consortia short listed for the desalination project to ensure their plans included underground power supply. He paid tribute to the assistance given to the group by Mick Maguire.

Worthy winner: Alan Fraser of Loch. In announcing Mr Fraser as the award winner, mayor Cr Veronica Dowman, said he had put months of his own time into lobbying and visiting affected land holders. “His hard work paid off; a remarkable accomplishment.” Mr Fraser said he would only accept

the award on behalf of all members of the group. He admitted the campaign conducted by its members was “most difﬁcult”. But, he said, it resulted in the “pristine Loch Valley, Strzelecki foothills and Little Lang Lang River Valley” with its indigenous importance, being saved from the pylons. Mr Fraser said he could not tell how many submissions were lodged with the 2008 desalination plant environmental effects statement in relation to the pylons. The submissions pointed to the “perceived health risk associated with high voltage power lines”, not to mention the major impact the pylons would have had on property devaluation in the region. The shire’s citizen of the year is Caroline Talbot of Newhaven, who has a long record of community service. Ryan Bowler, 18, was named young citizen of the year for his many

appearances in Wonthaggi Theatre Group productions. He told the Australia Day crowd, that when the theatre group was “screaming out” for young males to join, he decided to “have a go” despite the stigma that goes with young men and the theatre. He encouraged his friends to do likewise, with the result that more than 30 young males auditioned for parts in West Side Story. “Chase your dreams,” he declared. “Butch” West was named sportsperson of the year for his signiﬁcant contribution both as a player, coach, fund raiser and promoter of football. The Wonthaggi Centenary street parade and garden party was named the community event of the year. Irene Williams accepted the award on behalf of event co-ordinator Jenny Churchill. Bruce and Sheila Campbell of Kernot, won the family achievement award.

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Playing politics

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Candidates must be out there AUSTRALIA Day is not only a chance for people to celebrate the free life we live Down Under, but also presents an opportunity to recognise the volunteers who make South Gippsland a great place to live. While most communities across the region did this, with awards presented to worthy recipients last Wednesday, the Leongatha community missed its chance. Anna Close-Mewitt was named Citizen of the Year for Leongatha for her commitment to providing and improving health services for the region’s youth. But she was the sole candidate and that award was the only one presented. No nominations were received for young citizen or community event. President of the Leongatha Australia Day committee, Sue Miles, was disappointed at the lack of interest in nominations and rightly so. Surely within the biggest township in South Gippsland Shire there was at least one young person worthy of the title? Is it because people are shy about nominating another or so concerned with ‘tall poppy syndrome’ that they chose not to worry? Winning such an award not only recognises the dedication of a young person to the community, despite so many other pressures on their time, but also encourages them to continue to serve and progress to be a leader either in this community or wherever their life takes them. The fact no nominations were received for community event could point to the decline of public events in Leongatha. For example, Leongatha no longer has an agricultural show – an event that remains a centrepiece of Wonthaggi, Korumburra and Foster. But there is the show’n’shine event run by the town’s Rotary club, night football matches, and spectacular theatre shows staged by Lyric. All it takes to commemorate community identity is time and effort to ﬁll out nomination forms. Let’s ensure there is a contest for awards in Leongatha come Australia Day 2012.

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YES, Labor’s desalination plant is likely never to be needed, and will cost three times what a more efﬁcient dam on the Mitchell River would have cost. Such is the huge cost of our ‘homage’ to the green agenda and the ‘rains will never come’ adherence to the man-made global warming myth. If Labor had been re-elected, they would also be closing 25 percent of Hazelwood Power Station to again appease the ‘Green Gods’. This folly has provided the (frustrated former premier) Jeff Kennett a great opportunity to play politics by labelling the $100 ‘desal tax’ a ‘labor tax’ and suggests the electorate always be reminded of this ‘Brumby-tax’ every year when paying the bill. In playing politics, Mr Kennett needs to be careful what he wishes for. While criticising the desal plant when in opposition, the Coalition were not prepared to commit to building a dam anywhere,

as they too are captives of the corrupt and totally dishonest green agenda. As for the Kennett suggestion that people be constantly reminded about the ‘desal-labor tax’, people are already taking his advice when it comes to the issues of massive rate bills due to his forced amalgamation of local governments and water boards, not to mention the impact of hospital, rail and school closures in country regions. As a footnote, if the global warming doomsayers are correct, the desal plant will still be useless, as it will have been swamped by rising sea-levels. Brian Handley, Moe.

Spirits buoyed FRIDAY, January 21, was a very enlightning day for my wife Olif, and myself. Olif has two bachelor brothers; one has Parkinson’s Disease, which affects mainly his legs. We went along to the meet-

ing of the Leongatha Branch of Parkinson’s Disease. It was held at the RSL Leongatha. A doctor and nurse from The Alfred Hospital addressed the meeting on the medical problem. They were down to the point, caring, but not holding out much hope for a magic drug as a cure-all, in the near future. There is a lot of medical care available to meet everyone’s needs and they are very varied. The thing that inspired Olif and I was the magniﬁcent support for the patient, from the large crowd of friends, relatives, carers and patients themselves. No one knows who is going to be a victim of the disease. You could feel the intensity in the air of the feeling and hope for the victims. We came away disappointed that nothing new is on the medical horizon, but there is a lot of medical help out there. From the helpers and relatives of the victims, their attitude was magniﬁcent. We both felt, while the community has this wonderful attitude to help, there is little to

worry about, for the future of Australia. We came away sad, but inspired. Harvey and Olif Harris, Dumbalk North.

Think again

AUSTRALIA DAY 2011 The Affirmation: As an Australian citizen, I affirm my loyalty to Australia and its people, whose democratic beliefs I share, whose rights and liberties I respect, and whose laws I uphold and obey. This is the first time that I really have given thought to this. Is it too easy to become an Australian citizen? When migrants make the affirmation, do they mean it? Are they leaving their old hatreds and bad customs behind? I sometimes wonder. Should we not be cosmopolitan Australians rather than ethnic? Ethnic puts us in boxes and it is not inclusive. I am a not so new Australian. Ilse Arndt, Meeniyan.

VOXPOP! VOX Do you support the Federal Government’s proposed ﬂood levy?

I agree with it. If Leongatha was ﬂooded we’d liked some help, too. Ellie Poletti Leongatha

Yes. I’d appreciate the same thing if we were in the same situation. Nellie Heys Leongatha

I think it’s a good idea. It won’t affect me, but the idea is good. Jake Mackie Leongatha

I’m happy to see that taxes will be going to help those in need. Todd Lomax Tarwin

Low patronage on buses By Tessa Hayward SOUTH Gippsland Transport Connections have been supporting the regular bus services direct to Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay, Inverloch and Tidal River.

However, patronage has been very low, especially on the Venus Bay service. Transport connections ofﬁcer Fred Boreham said the Venus Bay service was extended in October to December 30 and then the new government extended it until the start of April. The government will then have a review of the service. “In November the Venus Bay bus only had 50 passengers and in December they had 52,” Mr Boreham said. With three return trips a day, three days of the week, that is the equivalent to about one person a return trip. “If the numbers do not go up, the service will probably cease.” Mr Boreham said people in Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower must have alternative methods of transport. The Wonthaggi to Traralgon bus service

is permanent and passenger numbers rise every year. “They have about 20 people a return trip,” he said. Mr Boreham said young people have been using the service to get to the beach at Inverloch on hot days and to the movies in Leongatha on cold days. The Tidal River service is operating for six weeks over summer. “We have not had many hot days, so people have not wanted to go to the beach,” he said. Mr Boreham took the bus himself one day and discovered a few internationals were using it. “One couple I was talking to was from Germany. They looked the timetable up on the internet and made the most of it,” he said. Two summers ago, the Tidal River service had about 20-25 people a trip on the hot days. Mr Boreham hopes it will keep running every summer as it is great for internationals and for locals. “Not many people know, but the camping ground at Tidal River accepts international campers even if they are fully booked,

as people from overseas do not know how busy it gets at beach locations over summer,” he said. There have been good responses from passengers about the services. Mr Boreham personally believes that four or five people a trip would be acceptable. The most popular bus service is the Wonthaggi to Traralgon service. “Three return trips a day has allowed more flexibility,” he said. The bus service to Melbourne was extremely popular over the Christmas period. “The week before and after Christmas was overbooked and more buses had to be brought in to manage the demand,” Mr Boreham said. The early bus to Melbourne and the late bus home from Melbourne are very popular. “It gives locals the opportunity to shop in Melbourne,” he said. This encourages the government to put on more buses to Melbourne and back. The bus service currently does eight return trips a day. Mr Boreham said the public is going to have to wait until the government reviews the system to find out if the Venus Bay bus service will be extended.

Return trip: Beth Dortmans of Leongatha got on the bus for a day trip to Melbourne and Brooke Williams and Stephanie Peell used the bus service as a way to get home to Melbourne.

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Cheering: young members of the club are thrilled with their new rooms. They are back from left, Kelsey Buxton, Hilary Collett, Brittany Kilner, Lindsey Ritchie, Tarryn Thom, Georgia and Holly du Plessis, Teagan Thom and Tim Evans. Front, Maddy Robinson (left) and Emily Monacella.

Déjà vu: from left, Maureen Ansell, Alan Bolton, Ken Smith, Glen Hibberd, Philippe du Plessis and David Schultz. Alan, Glen, Philippe and David have all served as club president.

Hundreds celebrate clubhouse By Jane Ross MORE than 250 people attended the ofﬁcial opening of the new $1.5 million Inverloch Surf Life Saving Clubhouse on a sunny Australia Day afternoon. Bass MLA and Speaker of Victoria’s Lower House Ken Smith, did the honours. He unveiled a plaque and successfully smashed a bottle of champagne against the front wall of the two storey building. He predicted the new facility would help double the club’s membership. Ken cut a yellow ribbon on the Inverloch beach path when the club formed 13 years ago and cheerily posed for a re-enactment of that ceremony with the four men who have since served as club president. Alan Bolton was the founding president and has recently resumed the role. Philippe du Plessis presided during the years of lobbying, fund raising and building of the new facility. Glen Hibberd and David Schultz have been president too. “It’s a great pleasure to be here,” said the politician, “this club can be a great source of pride for the whole community. “I ofﬁcially open the new clubrooms – good swimming, good lifesaving!” Deputy Bass Coast mayor Cr Gareth Barlow, told the crowd that the life -saving club “has been a

pain in the neck for a long time”. “They wanted a new clubhouse and they weren’t going to take no for an answer.” The State Government put $500,000 into the project, Bass Coast Council $200,000, Life Saving Victoria and the Inverloch and District Bendigo Community Bank $100,000 each, the Federal Government $10,000 in a rainwater harvesting initiative grant and the club itself $390,000 with the support of other community groups. These included L J Hooker Real Estate, the Bass Coast Community Foundation, Lions and Rotary clubs and the Inverloch Jazz Festival. Club member Holly du Plessis, got the surprise of her life when she was called to the lectern by Life Saving Victoria president Michael Martin, to be presented with a gold YIPS award for young life saving achievement. Alan Bolton said when the club started, there was one lifesaver. Now, there are 510 members, 108 of whom patrol the beach. “This is the best facility on the coast,” he declared, thanking San Remo builder Loizou Design and Construction Engineering. John Forster, president of the Rotary Club of Wonthaggi, presented Alan with a framed oar signed by Olympian Drew Ginn, saying Rotarians felt the lifesaving club was an appropriate place to display the oar.

If you’re a working parent expecting a child, there’s something else you can expect On 1 January 2011, Australia’s ﬁrst national Paid Parental Leave scheme was introduced. It’s a new entitlement for working parents, funded by the Australian Government. Taking time away from work for a new baby is a common part of working life. Paid Parental Leave will help parents spend time with a new baby, and help employers retain skilled staff. What is Paid Parental Leave? Eligible working parents may get 18 weeks Government-funded pay at the National Minimum Wage, currently $570 a week before tax, to help them care for a new baby. Parents who adopt may also be eligible. Am I eligible? Full-time, part-time, casual, seasonal, contract and self-employed workers may be eligible. You must have worked at least 330 hours (just over one day a week) for 10 of the 13 months before your new baby arrives. You can have up to an 8 week unpaid break

between two working days and still be eligible. You can earn up to $150,000 a year (individual salary) and still be eligible. Is it for both parents? Yes, usually the mother must apply for Paid Parental Leave. If you are eligible, you can transfer some or all of the pay to your partner (they need to be eligible too). The scheme gives families more options to balance work and family. When can I take it? You can claim up to three months in advance, and your pay can start at any time you choose from when your child is born or adopted. It will be paid in one continuous period from the start date and must all be taken within the ﬁrst year after the birth or adoption. You are encouraged to apply early.

What about employer-provided entitlements? Eligible parents can receive Parental Leave pay at the same time, before or after other employer-provided paid leave or entitlements. The existing minimum entitlement to 12 months unpaid parental leave for long-term employees is unchanged. What does it mean for employers? From 1 July 2011, employers must provide Government-funded Parental Leave pay through their usual pay cycle to eligible employees who have been with their business for at least 12 months. Other eligible parents will be paid through the Family Assistance Ofﬁce.

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Special gift: Rotary Club of Wonthaggi president John Forster (left) presents a framed oar signed by Olympic rower Drew Ginn, to lifesaving club president Alan Bolton. The oar will hang in the clubhouse.

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Bigger centre on the way By Tessa Hayward THE detailed design of the Leongatha Children’s Centre has been completed after funding was provided for an extension last July. Ready to extend: kindergarten students Riley Hubbard, Grace Guy and Jade Wagner are excited the centre is expanding.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s communications co-ordinator Jeannie Hicks said the engineering team is now in the process of completing documents to go out to tender for construction. “The designs will not be available to anyone until the tender opens,” she said. The State Government announced $200,000 for extra rooms to be built onto the existing building. Leongatha Children’s Centre will

offer at least 15 more places due to an extended preschool room, community room and ofﬁce. A maternal and child health care centre will also be built. The expansion will occur to the right of the building. Centre director Paula Holt is excited about the extension. “We have been planning this for years and it is now ﬁnally going to happen,” she said. A planning permit for a third child centre in Leongatha has also been approved; however no building plans have been initiated. In June 2010, Mornington-based real estate company Jacobs and Lowe-Bennett’s were seeking to develop the centre. Managing director Peter Skewes

said the agency has no immediate plans to build. “Even though we are not planning anything at this time, we are not going to be selling the property,” he said. This is the second time the company has received a planning permit. The previous permit expired. The South Gippsland Shire Council approved the permit but the community remained divided over whether the town and surrounds had enough children to warrant the 70-place centre proposed for Shingler Street. The council is collating information about kindergarten and childcare needs to assess future growth.

Flooded but safe THIS photo was taken on January 21, of flood waters at Murribit in northern Victoria, roughly 10kms from the dairy farm of Gary and Jill Oldham. The Oldhams used to live at Buffalo in South Gippsland and bought a dairy farm at Koondrook, moving there in mid 2009. They took this photograph to show the flood waters that isolated Kerang that then moved on towards Swan Hill. As the flood approached Kerang, Gary and Jill were preparing to move both themselves and their dogs into the 12 foot high ceiling of their home.

That emergency measure wasn’t necessary. They were worried that the power sub station at Kerang would ﬂood and that would mean they would not be able to milk. But sandbagging saved the sub station and the Oldhams realise how lucky they are to have been able to continue to milk while dairy farmers around them were not so lucky, having to move their cattle to higher ground. Nevertheless, Gary and Jill are nervous about the prospect of Queensland ﬂoodwaters making their way down to the Murray River.

Play time: Jade Kenny, Harper McLennan, Kinesha Anderson, Bella Licciardello, Katreena Polleti and Grace Guy play on the playground.

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SEVEN students from Lisa Pellin’s dance studio completed a week of summer school in Melbourne at the National Theatre Ballet School.

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Students took part in all genres of dance from January 17 to January 22. “They took part in classical ballet, character, ﬂamenco, musical theatre, mime and many more,” Lisa Pellin, of Leongatha, said. Students got to experience a week of dance and theatre like no other. Former principal dancers of the Australian Ballet,

Royal Ballet, English National Ballet and London City Ballet taught the students valuable lessons about dance and theatre. “The kids had a great time. It was awesome,” Mrs Pellin said. This was the ﬁrst time students have participated in the National Theatre Ballet Summer School. “It was a great opportunity for the kids and they made some good friends,” she said. Mrs Pellin said the kids and their new friends visited Luna Park on the Friday and had a great time. Students have gone to different summer schools in the past and will experience another different one next year.

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DECIDING on a swimming pool is not easy.

Swimming style: lap pools are very popular for athletes or keen swimmers and are perfect for doing laps of freestyle, butterﬂy, breaststroke or backstroke.

There are so many choices to make. From the first to last decision, a nearly unlimited supply of options is available to choose from. This enables the customer to create a unique pool design that fits their needs and personal style, as a swimming pool is a lasting investment in homes and lives. A backyard is transformed from a plot of grass and dirt into a sanctuary where health and relaxation flow. From a fenced-in space to an entertainment venue, a pool has the power to bring families and friends together, to build confidence in kids, and turn every gathering or holiday into an event. It is a big decision, whether to have an in ground or above ground pool. Building in ground allows three options: vinyl-lined, fibreglass or concrete/granite. Determining the right choice depends on loca-

tion and budget. Decking options may seem endless, as the choices range from wood and concrete, to stones, pavers and unglazed tiles. They all come in a variety of colours, patterns and size. Water features also add that little bit extra to a pool. Exotic fountains and waterfalls, or whimsical jets and bubbles could be the perfect solution to add some extra splash. Keeping the pool safe and clean is a challenge but it is an important part of the pool design plan. Safety options range from basic signage and rescue equipment, to fencing, covers and alarm systems. Making a pool safe can save many lives, especially those of little kids. A swimming pool transforms a backyard into an oasis and is the perfect remedy to allow you to relax over the hot months.

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Generating a good time: campers will be free to relax with a Yamaha generator working smoothly.

Making camping easier THERE are a lot of things to think about when heading bush for a weekend. Having enough food, sleeping gear and extras like ﬁshing rods and bait is already enough to worry about, so having a reliable generator can put one’s mind at ease. Generators also mean that campers can bring a few creature com-

forts from home, such as coffee machines, toasters and even laptops for those who need to get some work done. Most of the Yamaha generators on display at JSL Light Engine Repairs in Leongatha are small enough to store in the back of the 4WD. All are easy to control, and are smart enough to adjust to match the amount of energy required.

Sleeping will not be a problem, with Yamaha’s new Noise Block feature, which contains sound absorbing materials, mufﬂers and fans to provide virtually silent running. So to make the next camping trip that little bit easier, pop in to JSL Light Engine Repairs in Leongatha and grab yourself a Yamaha generator.

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Beef, zucchini and lemon kebabs Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 8 minutes Ingredients 700g beef sirloin 3 small or 2 large zucchini, peeled into ribbons (use a vegetable peeler or thinly slice lengthways) 2 tbsp capers, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed ﬁnely grated rind and juice of one lemon 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves 2 tbsp olive oil A mixed salad of lettuce, avocado slices, olives, and parsley leaves and bottled French dressing to serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Method 1. Cut the beef sirloin into 2cm cubes. Thread the beef and zucchini ribbons alternatively onto 8 skewers with 4-5 pieces of beef on each skewer. 2. Combine the capers, garlic, rind, juice, rosemary and oil. Brush this mixture over the beef kebabs. Leave to marinate for 20 minutes if possible. 3. Preheat the char-grill plate to moderately-hot before adding the kebabs. Let them cook on one side until moisture appears before you turn. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from the heat and cover loosely with foil, rest kebabs for 3 minutes before serving. Serve with salad and lemon wedges on the side.

Tips These are the best beef cuts for making kebabs and satay: beef fillet, rib eye/ scotch fillet, sirloin, rump, round and blade. Cut the beef into 2cm cubes. Brush metal skewers with a little oil before threading the beef; this makes it easier to remove the meat after cooking. If you’re using wooden skewers soak them in cold water for a short time – to stop them from burning. Square or flat stainless steel skewers are best for cooking kebabs, while short wooden skewers are best for satay. When you’re threading the beef kebabs, leave a little space between the pieces so the heat can get to all sides. Placing the zucchini between the cubes helps to space the meat.

Simply succulent: beef, zucchini and lemon kebabs.

Scotch fillet steaks with dried oregano and cumin seed rub Serves: 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients 4 scotch ﬁllet steaks 1 tbsp dried oregano leaves 2 tsp cumin seeds juice of one lemon or lime salad to serve Method 1. Brush the beef steaks lightly with oil. Season with a little sea salt and freshly ground pepper, then rub the combined oregano and cumin over the steaks. Preheat the barbecue to hot before adding the steaks. 2. Cook the steaks on one side until the ﬁrst sign of moisture appears. Turn steaks once only. Test the steaks for degree of doneness with tongs. Rare is soft, medium feels

springy and well done is very firm. Brush the steaks with a little lemon or lime juice to prevent the herb and spice rub burning as the steaks cook. 3. Remove steaks from the heat, loosely cover with foil and allow to rest for 2 to 4 minutes before serving. Serve the steaks with a salad. Tips Scotch fillet steak is sometimes called boneless rib eye or rib fillet. This steak is one of the most popular steaks. It’s juicy, tender and full of flavour. Best beef cuts for barbecuing: fillet/ tenderloin, rib eye/scotch fillet, sirloin/porterhouse/ New York, T-bone, and rump. Only buy steaks of an even thickness to ensure they cook evenly.

• Recipes courtesy Meat and Livestock Australia.

Summer treat: scotch ﬁllet steaks with a simple dried oregano and cumin seed rub.

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Choose right tree By Karen Haw, The Town Centre Nursery

Natural wonder: the spectacular blooms of a ﬂowering gum.

AUSTRALIAN plants are often subtle in flower colour and size but a few are loud and showy. Best known of these are the flowering gums. There are some excellent species flowering in and around Leongatha now. Formerly known as eucalyptus ficifolia, they are one of around 80 eucalypts which were transferred to the newly created genus Corymbia. The red flowering gum is one of the most widely cultivated of all eucalypts, but because of the difficulty in propagating all eucalypts from cuttings, plants available in nurseries have usually been grown from seed. Seedling variability means that the resulting plants may vary from the parent both in the habit of the plant and in the flower colour. Consequently, the flower colour of the seedlings cannot be guaranteed and white, pink and orange flowers are seen, as well as red. The trees are moderately fast growing and may eventually reach 15 metres. But 15 metres is still too big for many gardens. Grafted gums have been around for a few years now and the advantage of these is that flower colour can be guaranteed and they are much smaller growing. Varieties such as calypso - salmon pink and fairy floss - soft pink and wildfire a spectacular red will grow to around six metres whereas baby orange and baby red will only grow to three metres. For an even smaller tree that is also ideal for pots or courtyards there are now the mini red and mini orange which will only grow to two metres tall. Grafted gums are show stopping in flower, with their bright showy blooms throughout summer. But the show doesn’t stop there as they often repeat flower through autumn and have big showy gum nuts. They are bird attracting, dry hardy and virtually maintenance free. Acacia cognata is one of the

most popular native shrubs sold today. This plant’s popularity is not because of its ﬂowers but its foliage and that they long live and are tough. There are many forms of this plant – low growing compact varieties such as mini cog, limelight and green mist - and they make a very good garden border, rockery feature, bank cover or an excellent tub plant. But if planting in a tub, remember to use a native potting mix that is low in phosphorous. Lime majik is a really magical and graceful wattle. The soft lime green foliage is pendulous like a weeping willow. It is a frost hardy shrub growing to about four metres. The species is native to Victoria and New South Wales and this cultivar was developed in Victoria. Flowers are produced in spring and are pale yellow. These plants will grow in full sun to dappled shade and are suited to most soil types as long as they are well drained. For something different and quite spectacular, there are now grafted standard varieties of compact cognatas.

Dig here: Isla Haw helps pick a spot to plant a red dwarf ﬂowering gum tree.

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Take that: Colin and Caroline Donohue of Bass Coast Refrigeration, were set to pose for a photo with Caroline pouring Colin a cool glass of water. Without warning, Caroline’s cheeky side took over and she “pretended” to pour water on her husband’s head. But the jug tipped and he was doused.

SUMMER seems to have ﬁnally decided to bless us with warmth. There are days when the heat can become uncomfortable; unbearable even, but there are lots of ways to keep cool. Staying cool in the hot weather is not just about comfort, it’s a health issue too. Dangerously high temperatures can result in heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Here are some ideas to help: • stay out of the sun, especially between 11am and 3pm; • wear loose clothing, preferably made from cotton and in a light colour; • if you must go outside, wear a hat and sunscreen; • tip some iced water into the top of your hat before you put it on, to help your head stay cool; • shut windows and draw the blinds to keep the heat out. Open the windows when it becomes cooler outside, to cool the house down; • ﬁll a spray bottle with water and keep it in the fridge so that you can give your face a quick refreshing spray; • store cosmetic lotions and toners in the fridge to refresh hot and

tired feet. Lying on the ﬂoor with your legs elevated on a chair or the wall helps tired feet and ankles; • take frequent tepid baths or showers. You can collect the shower water in buckets or bucket out the bath water later in the evening when the weather is cooler, to use on your garden which won’t have enjoyed the heat either; • drink plenty of water, together with sports drinks or other sources of electrolytes; • avoid caffeine and alcohol; • talk to the staff at Kelvin John’s Bedding in Leongatha about new Bambi bedding that includes a pillow cover made from special ﬁbre that absorbs moisture while you sleep. There’s a mattress cover in the same fabric too, with both keeping you cool. They’re machine washable as well. • discuss your air conditioning needs with Daikin dealers Bass Coast Refrigeration in Wonthaggi. Staff there say the most important thing is to ensure you buy the air conditioner that is the right size for your needs. Air conditioners take heat from inside your home and expel it to the outside. They do this by using a refrigeration cycle. Daikin’s

indoor and outdoor units need to be professionally installed; • eat small meals of foods high in water content such as salad or cold fruit. Low fat dairy products such as yoghurt are soothing too; • use your common sense when outside in the heat and avoid direct sunlight or hot surfaces such as asphalt; • take particular care of infants, the elderly and ill and don’t forget your pets; • trees and plants act as natural air conditioners, providing shade and a sense of coolness; • leave bowls of water inside the house because evaporation helps cool air; • to get to sleep on a hot night, place a dry towel or sheet on the bed underneath your body and use a wet sheet on top of you; • one hundred per cent cotton bed linen is better than satin or polysatin because cotton absorbs moisture from the skin, helping to keep you cool; • if you’re at home, wet a t-shirt in tepid water, wring it out and wear it; and • avoid overdoing physical exertion.

Fun alternative: if the above ideas fail, head to one of South Gippsland’s glorious beaches for a swim.

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CHISHOLM SERVES UP A FEAST Hospitality is back on the menu for Bass Coast residents eager to further an existing career or forge ahead in an exciting new direction. Students taking up the opportunity to study hospitality at Chisholm Bass Coast are in for a feast – and it will be served to them well beyond the classroom walls. “We have made the course more interesting,” says campus manager Helen Lechte. “Students do events subjects as well as hospitality and they go to Melbourne on excursions as well as help at the Energy and Innovations Festival. They are doing ‘live work’ during their study.” Reintroducing hospitality to Chisholm Bass Coast was a decision Helen holds close to her heart. “It is my chosen discipline and my area of passion,” she says. With a strong interest in the local region, Helen adds that the best news is what happens beyond the course. “The students who ﬁnish get jobs and that is so important for this area.”

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ON THE JOB AT SILVERWATER Chisholm Institute ensures its students receive top class practical hospitality and tourism training at the best locations. Silverwater Resort on Phillip Island is ideal, catering for couples, families and corporate guests. General Manager Ivan Skidmore and his staff train students with a passion. “The most recent Chisholm trainee we had was absolutely fantastic – one out of the box!” Practical support from the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club Rob Bye welcomes Dominic Mahoney training provider is vital in his situation, Ivan says, because time TAFE TURN-AROUND BRINGS is short in a busy workplace environment. SUCCESS FOR DOMINIC “Chisholm provides a lot of People – workmates and “I knew then that I enjoyed the professional support and keeps the customers - make hospitality a job and that I wanted to keep training on track.” great ﬁeld, says Dominic going.” Ivan has been in the hospitality The employment offer came Mahoney from the Wonthaggi industry for 22 years and has been Workmen’s Club. from giving his best during the at Silverwater since its birth in placement. “I like communicating with 2007. people,” he says. “I knew they would hire me if Chisholm students completing they could see what a good worker In 2009, Dominic decided to study hospitality at Chisholm Bass I was,” he says. workplace training at Silverwater Chisholm provided Dominic with enjoy a smorgasbord of Coast. The 2010 Chisholm Koorie Student of the Year is happy to a sound knowledge of the opportunities. They work in food hospitality and events areas. He admit that his whole life turned and beverage, special events, the around. found staff helpful and supportive a la carte restaurant and corporate and made the most of the “I’m now working hard doing what I love - interacting with opportunity to meet other students. events catering for up to 700. “There is a real diversity in what people through providing Dominic is now planning to take they learn because they are customer service. on further TAFE studies. catering for couples, families and After receiving a Caroline For anyone considering Chisholm Foundation scholarship hospitality, Dominic highly conference guests,” Ivan says. in 2009, Dominic completed the recommends Chisholm. “At different times of the year we “This course gave me the skills Certiﬁcate III in Hospitality and have the Grand Prix and the V8 Events. and knowledge to undertake supercars so they cater for the restaurant, bar, gaming and events With work placement at the Workmen’s Club he learned operations and an understanding of teams and VIP’s. The students develop a range of skills that they how the hospitality industry on-the-job skills and emerged could take anywhere.” with a permanent job. works.”

Phillip Island Nature Park’s Aimee Macartney

PARTNERSHIP A WINNER

A partnership between Phillip Island Nature Park and Chisholm Bass Coast is providing local students with unique opportunities in hospitality and tourism. Students will be able to study Certificate III in Tourism at the Chisholm Education Centre based at the PINP, and benefit from the Koala Conservation Centre facilities. For anyone interested in forging a career in tourism or ecotourism, it is an exciting opportunity nestled in the perfect surroundings. Aimee Macartney, who began with a chef’s apprenticeship and is now the Nature Park’s food and beverage manager, was among the first to take advantage of the partnership. She initially completed certificates in hospitality operations, then followed with a Diploma of Management. Manager of Chisholm Bass Coast, Helen Lechte, says Aimee is a great example of how successful training and working with an organisation like the Nature Park can be. ‘Aimee has come up through the ranks and her example says to everyone that, if you train, look what you can do.’

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Raise your qualiﬁcations. Government subsidised! Great news! Recently, the State government has made a commitment to guarantee every Victorian a government subsidised training place to raise their qualiﬁcation levels. This means the government will subsidise the major part of your course costs. Look through the Chisholm courses online, see what suits you, and then talk to us. We’ll help you determine what you need to be eligible. Ask us about Chisholm’s Pathway Guarantee. We can also arrange VET FEE HELP for certain courses — so ask about ‘study now, pay later’ diplomas.

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Aussie, Aussie, Aussie AROUND 200 people gathered in Leongatha’s McIndoe Park to celebrate Australia Day last Wednesday.

Music to their ears: the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band marches in while performing the opening number, Waltzing Matilda.

Event organiser Sue Miles opened the event following the ﬂag raising and national anthem, speaking about what Australia meant to her. Guest for the day was fashion designer Sally Browne, whose brilliant address kept the crowd entertained. She was followed by master of ceremonies Leonnie McCluskey, Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent and South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Warren Raabe. All spoke of the importance of South Gippsland now and in the future, and the stoic nature of the

Australian population. “We are an unusual people,” Mr Broadbent said. “And I value the Australian character no matter how it expresses itself.” Anna Close-Mewitt was announced as Leongatha’s Citizen of the Year for her work in establishing an Access Youth Clinic in Leongatha. Employed by Leongatha Healthcare as a practice nurse, she has devoted a considerable amount of her own time, resources and energy in self educational, fundraising and health promotional activities and seminars for young people. “Helping youth in this area is dear to my heart. I hope I can extend that in the future,” she said upon receiving the award. “I’d like to thank the communi-

ty, and all the individuals who have supported the clinic so far.” The Australian contingent of the crowd grew by three as new citizens were accepted during the ceremony. Matthew Johnson, formerly of New Zealand; Keith Simcock, born in England; and former Holland now Fish Creek resident, Ad van Veen were all ofﬁcially welcomed as Australians. Following the ceremonial part of the day, members of the public were given the chance to roam McIndoe Park and share in an Australian breakfast. The children received face painting, and were given the chance to play in a variety of activities. At 1.30pm the Leongatha Historical Society conducted its annual Cemetery Walk.

In joyful strains: Josh Gardiner leads the national anthem, supported by mayor Cr Warren Raabe, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, Sally Browne, Sue Miles and Leonnie McCluskey.

New citizens: Matthew Johnson, Keith Simcock and Ad van Veen are the region’s newest Australians.

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Volunteers: the emergency services were touched on many times when referring to being Australian. SES members Dianne Lindhardt, Val Bremner, Neil Warren, Tony Lindhardt, Peter Maurier and Les Boyd are experienced volunteers.

Flags signal patriotic spirit AS THE Meeniyan Ecumenical Choir performed We are Australian, nearly every person in the Meeniyan Hall was waving an Australian ﬂag above their head. Spirit like this makes people proud to be Australian.

“It gives us an opportunity on Australia Day to express that we are proud Australians,” CWA president Julie Shields said in the afﬁrmation. South Gippsland Citizen of the Year, Fay Sinclair, appreciated the support from family and friends over the years to keep the town of Meeniyan going strong. “I want Meeniyan to be around

in the future for our kids and grandkids and for it to be enhanced,” she said. Meeniyan and district’s Australia Day ambassador, Gerry Hanily, fondly remembered many happy memories in Meeniyan during his childhood. His wife Helen is a cousin of Australian of the Year, Simon McKeon.

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Fantastic support: Fay Sinclair thanked her family and friends for their support over the years before being awarded Citizen of the Year by ambassador, Gerry Hanily.

Event of the year: ambassador Gerry Hanily presented John Fowler with the Community Event of the Year Award, which went to the Lyrebird Arts Council Meeniyan Carnivale.

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Doctor in the hall

Guest speaker: Korumburra and District Australia Day president, Syd Whyte, catches up with guest speaker Dr Bob Birrell during the Australia Day celebrations at Arawata Hall.

Hooray: proudly draped with Australian ﬂags, the Arawata Hall drew a large crowd. Among them were Korumburra and District Australia Day Committee president, Syd Whyte; guest speaker, Dr Bob Birrell; MC, Colin Graham of Arawata; Arawata Hall committee vice-president, Andrew Ritchie; Arawata Hall Committee president and Australia Day committee secretary, Lorraine Kirk; 2nd Korumburra Scout leader, Tony Moon; Korumburra Joey Scout leader Michael. They were scouts and cubs Max Slinger, Patrick Bier, Bordie Hart, Lachlan Murrell, Ethan Hart, Joel Woodman, and Rebecca Moon, for the special Australia Day celebrations.

So much to be proud of AUSTRALIAN spirit was in the air last Wednesday. Mirboo North and district residents dressed up in Australian colours and celebrated Australia Day. Ambassador Ted Hamilton, who has been in the show business for about 50

years was a character at the ceremonies. Citizen of the Year was awarded to Karen Anton for her wonderful efforts in getting the town’s Community Bank up and running. “Ordinary people together can achieve extraordinary things,” she said.

Left: Tree planting: Rebecca Moon, a member of the 2nd Korumburra Scouts, and Korumburra Girl Guide, Kiera Tilling of Poowong had the honour of planting a special tree at Arawata on Australia Day.

Community affair: back, Rachel Wilson, Mirboo North cub leader Maree Pascoe and patrol leader Adam Kennedy. Front, Michael Butler and Lucas Wilson all got into the Australia Day spirit. Honour: Emily Angell and Lochie Perrott had the honour of leading members of the Korumburra Girl Guides and 2nd Korumburra Scouts during the ﬂag raising ceremony at the Arawata Hall on Australia Day.

Kongwak: a delicious Aussie Day breakfast was enjoyed by a full hall at Kongwak on Australia Day, including guest speaker John Kennedy. He delivered a thought provoking presentation about road accidents, rescue and trauma. Also attending were Kongwak Public Hall Committee president, Brian Brown; young Connor Gammaldi, Wonthaggi; Ella and Tess Witchell, Melbourne; and Lily and William Creswell of Bena.

Left: Birthday celebrations: Arthur Rose was the only person in the Mirboo North Hall to celebrate a birthday on Australia Day.

Town awards: Mirboo North award winners Karen Anton and board member Geoff Williamson of the local community Bendigo Bank.

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New citizens, Rotary winners WONTHAGGI’S Union Theatre was all but full for the annual Australia Day ceremony. Bass Coast mayor Cr Veronica Dowman and Australia Day ambassador Shane Hills, presented certiﬁcates and native plants to two new citizens and seven award winners. Wonthaggi Rotarians fed everyone a hearty breakfast and presented awards of their own. Mr Hills employs 250 staff in his businesses Suga Confectionery and Koko Black, and said Australia was a country that inspired people to succeed. Wonthaggi Woolworths manager Paul Verbakel presented Shane with his ambassador’s badge.

Keith Helly of Inverloch and Jeffter Ihomana of Wonthaggi, became Australian citizens. Rotary’s citizen of the year is Joe Basten, who chairs the board of management of Wonthaggi’s Moonya and runs the local taxi service. The business excellence award went to Donmix, which was started in the 1950s by the Donohue family. The Donohues still own Donmix, which now employs up to 60 people at its sites in Wonthaggi and Phillip Island. Rotary’s employee excellence award was presented to Pauline Studham, a property ofﬁcer and administrator at Wonthaggi’s Police Station. She is also a bail justice. Three community service awards

were given out. David and Janice Brown gained one, for their 54 years of service to the Kilcunda-Bass Football Netball and cricket clubs and the Bass Recreation Reserve. Dawn Murphy was recognised for her volunteering with St John Ambulance, Wonthaggi Primary high and technical schools, swimming club, Wonthaggi Hospital auxiliary, meals on wheels, Friends of the State Coal Mine, Wonthaggi Dog Club, opportunity shop and as an adult literacy tutor. Ivy Yann, described as an “absolute gem”, was recognised for her volunteering with the Rose Lodge Opportunity Shop for 35 years.

Congratulations: Australia Day ambassador Shane Hills (left) and Bass Coast CEO Allan Bawden, congratulate Bass Coast Citizen of the Year, Caroline Talbot.

Winners: Bass Coast Shire Australia Day award winners and new citizens back from left: Ryan Bowler, Cr Veronica Dowman, Alan Fraser, ambassador Shane Hills, “Butch” West, Irene Williams and Keith Helly. Front from left, Lesla Saraghi, Jeffter Ihomana, Caroline Talbot, Bruce and Sheila Campbell.

People get together A BARBECUE, music, stalls and community displays were highlights of the Corner Inlet celebrations. Foster’s Pearl Park hosted the occasion, including a lamington bake-off, ﬂag raising and address by Australia Day ambassador, Marcus

Moore. The Community Service Award went to Tracey Worboys in recognition of her administration and co-ordination of the Red Cross car and community car. Senior Citizen of the Year was won by Ben Stephenson of Toora, who has made hundreds of wooden toys for needy families.

Mick Dorling of Fish Creek won Citizen of the Year for his dedication to the CFA. He has been captain of the Fish Creek brigade for 38 years and was instrumental in getting the ﬁrst rural road rescue vehicle outside of Melbourne and having the brick ﬁre station built. The lamington bakeoff was tightly contested.

In the creative lamington section, the adult winner was the Seachange Festival Committee for a lamington in the shape of their logo. The children’s section prize was shared by all 20 entrants. This section was judged by a French guest, Sylvie Bize. In the category of lamingtons on taste and texture, first prize went to Pat Stephenson of Toora and husband Ben. Second prize went to Eva Hendrie of Welshpool. Music was provided by a local jazz group and the barbecue by Toora Lions Club. Toora RSL members raised the flag. Inverloch Primary School assistant principal Andrea Penrose was the guest speaker at the Inverloch service. The event was hosted by the Inverloch RSL Sub-Branch at the RSL Club and featured entertainment by the U3A Choir. At Tarwin Lower, the community gathered at Fisher Park for a flag raising ceremony and to sing the national anthem, followed by a breakfast.

Happy cooks: Wonthaggi Rotarians hosted the Australia Day breakfast outside the Union Theatre. From left are John Forster, Ken Goodwin and his brother Neville, Colin Peters, Brian Pictorsen and Gary Sharrock.

CFA founders honoured I REVERE those who are in the CFA. Thus spoke Mary McCaughan at the Pound Creek Australia Day celebrations hosted by the Pound Creek CFA. Mary is the widow of Bill McCaughan, who was the ﬁrst and longest-serving captain of the Pound Creek Fire Brigade. Watched by current captain Peter Vanzuyden and the 150 who attended the day, Mary unveiled a memorial to Bill and those who have served with the brigade. “I’ve seen many changes and I feel very honoured to be asked to do this today,” she said.

A memorial plaque has been set into a chunk of Fish Creek rock, under a gum tree outside the fire station. Members of the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band provided music for the ceremony and children whacked a toy fire engine hung from a tree, to release the sweets inside. Jill Price and Lorraine Smith who have retired after both serving 25 years on the brigade’s ladies auxiliary, were thanked and presented with hanging baskets of flowers. The indefatigable ladies prepared the tasty lunch that followed.

In praise: the founders and members of Pound Creek CFA have been honoured in stone. Mary McCaughan unveiled this plaque with the help of current captain Peter Vanzuyden.

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Desal coastal park underway WORK has started on the new 225 hectare community coastal park that is part of the Wonthaggi desalination plant project.

Bass Coast Landcare Network and ecological restoration company Australian Ecosystems, are combining on the park. The director of Australian Ecosystems is Brendan Condon, the man behind the proposed and controversial eco village at Cape Paterson. He said Ecosystems and Landcare would work closely with local nurseries to supply materials for the new coastal park at Wonthaggi. The park will transform land surrounding the desalination plant site into what is described as ecologically sustainable landscape.

It includes wetlands, woodland and coastal heath, new habitat for local fauna and there will be eight kilometres of new walking and cycling trails. Picnic shelters, viewing decks, public toilets and a bird hide will also be built. Trees, shrubs and ground covers will be planted. Clearing, soil preparation and some planting have begun and work is scheduled to be completed by the middle of next year. According to the fourth edition of the desalination project’s community update, the coastal park will blend with the green roof of the desalination plant. Crews have already begun installing the green roof which will cover an area of 26,000 square metres.

The newsletter says construction of the desalination plant is halfway there. To date, more than 48kms of the 84km pipeline that will take desalinated water to Melbourne, have been completed and 42kms of the 87km underground power supply have been laid. More than 3300 people are working on the desalination project and six million “man” hours have been clocked up. Daily meetings are conducted focusing on safety and a 10-member team tests every electrical appliance used on the project, every three months. Sixty employees are marine and construction staff who live and work on the jack up barge offshore from the plant site. They stay on the barge for up to two weeks at a time under the watchful

eye of barge master Martijn Tersteeg. He’s from The Netherlands and travels with the barge to different projects around the world. Over 1800 tonnes of the desalination plant’s reverse osmosis building’s 3600 tonne structural steel frame is in place and over half of the plant’s roof has been completed. More than a third of the 11,000 square metre concrete seawater lift pump station has been poured, with walls up to one metre thick and 20 metres high. All 72 dual media pressure ﬁlter vessels have been installed in what’s known as the pre treatment areas.

Good place to invest BASS Coast has a healthy economic future.

Farewell Carole: Carole Santin (back, second from left) is farewelled as creating writing facilitator by, back: Peter Hearn, Anthea Spehr, Carol Davis and Shirley Chalmers. In front are George Silberbauer, Jude Watson and Sue Cashin.

Milpara Community House news MILPARA Community House is open again after the holidays with an exciting year ahead and a brand new blue program. Our term one program includes Basic Sewing Skills, Men’s Shed program, Food Safety courses, Responsible Service of Alcohol, Construction Induction, First Aid including CPR, Introduction to Community Service courses (children’s services, aged care, home and community care and disability services), Yoga, Painting and Drawing, Cards with Barb, basic computer classes, Digital Photography, Excel, Quickbooks and many more. If you would like any further information you can call into Milpara Community House, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra or telephone 5655 2542. ******

The Creative Writing members farewelled Carole Santin. Kerry Coutts will be the new facilitator for the Creative Writing class in 2011. ****** Korumburra Playgroup will be held on Friday mornings during school term from 10am to 11.30am. The first session will be held on February 11. ****** On Tuesday, February 8 at 8.30am the walking group will meet at Milpara for registration and their first session with Julia Lomas the health promotions officer from Gippsland Southern Health Service. Call Julia on 5667 5648. ****** A forum on reducing your energy bills will be presented by Energy Innovation Cooperative which will include information on solar hot water and electricity and an application for a free energy audit.

Local MP Ken Smith said this last week. He said the expansion of Big W in Wonthaggi and the new Bunnings store being built in McKenzie Street, plus new speciality shops indicate that investors have conﬁdence in the region. And, keeping up with the expansion is local company Coldon Homes which has recently spent $1 million upgrading its equipment. Further expansion of Coldon Homes is planned. The latest investment has halved production time, thanks to a new computerdriven saw and presses. Mr Smith is impressed with the Coldon story, which he describes as “amazing”. Henry Donohue started the business almost 50 years ago, when Wonthaggi had a population of 2000. The Donohue family companies now include ﬁve Capeview Hardware stores around Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires, servicing a permanent population of around 30,000. Since 1966, Coldon Homes has built 5200 houses in the area, providing many jobs.

Mayor’s message Cr Veronica Dowman

Milestone reached at last CR GARETH Barlow, deputy mayor, officially opened the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Clubhouse on Australia Day. This was an exciting milestone. It has been a project more than 10 years in the making and finally Inverloch Surf Lifesavers have a clubhouse to call their own. This is a fantastic example of a group of people prepared to help themselves. The Inverloch community has got right behind the club and this result is something all of Inverloch can be proud of. In 2004, the process officially began with a master plan for the site. The club then created a business plan and gained permission from the Department of Sustainability and Environment to use the land. All this had to be done before the club could start applying for funding from government bodies. Sport and Recreation Victoria provided $500,000 in funding after the club, through council, submitted

a grant application. The feedback from Sport and Recreation Victoria was that the professional application was the best they had received in the 10 years the program has been run. Many community partners and individuals have contributed ﬁnancially and in-kind to make this project a reality. Contributors include Inverloch and District Community Bank, Life Saving Victoria, Bass Coast Community Foundation, Inverloch Jazz Festival, Thiess Degremont, LJ Hooker Real Estate, local Lions and Rotary Clubs, Council and the club itself. Before their new clubhouse was built, the club operated out of three shipping containers in the Goroke Street car park, a loaned storage shed at the Western Beach Caravan Park, patrol vehicle and trailers kept at the back of the police station and other club assets scattered around the local membership base.

The new facilities are a credit to the club and will be a real asset to the wider Inverloch community. They include first aid facilities, kitchen, accommodation, kiosk, patrol room and an equipment storage room. The new clubhouse allows members to provide efficient and prompt response in emergency situations. My radio show on 3MFM goes to air this week where I interview James Bremner who was one of the three staff members who helped out with the flood relief in Buloke Shire Council last week. The radio show runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am and 4.30pm, so there is plenty of opportunity to catch it for five minutes. To check the frequency in your area, log onto www.3mfm. com.au Cr Veronica Dowman, Mayor, Bass Coast Shire Council

Amazing story: Keith Donohue (left) and Henry Donohue (right) discuss the Coldon Homes story with Bass MLA Ken Smith.

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star One year ago, February 2, 2010 MILK prices continue to rise, giving the local dairy industry a much needed boost to optimism. **** LEONGATHA Town Cricket Club stalwart Brian Davies ofﬁcially opened the club’s new rooms last Tuesday. LDCA president Russell Matthews was there for the event, along with former greats of both the Town and High School cricket clubs. Five years ago, January 31, 2006 SANDY Point is the most suitable coastal township for development, according to consultant Connell Wagner when releasing Urban Design Frameworks last week. **** A DRAWN-OUT rezoning stage is likely to cause the closure of the Tarwin Lower Golf Course by Easter, according to the owners Paul and Sereima Miles. 10 years ago, January 30, 2001 MORE than a week after the shoot-

Meals roster (Leongatha) Mr and Mrs Gaze, Leongatha Secondary College and St Vincent De Paul will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning February 7, 2011.

ing of Korumburra Hotel publican Mike Lowry, police have not been able to lay charges in relation to the incident. This is despite the fact that Mr Lowry’s wife was reported to have confronted the female assailant as she left the hotel’s upstairs ofﬁce after the shooting on Thursday, January 18 at about 11.45pm. **** THREE people escaped uninjured after their car slid off the South Gippsland Highway at Korumburra on Friday, only to be hit by another car two minutes later. 30 years ago, February 3, 1981 MURRAY Goulburn’s Trade Fair, held last Wednesday and Thursday, was up to the high standard of the initial promotion in 1980. Indications are that it will now become an annual event. **** THREE ﬁres were lit on the South Gippsland Highway and one on the Inverloch Road at Koonwarra last Friday afternoon.

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By Tessa Hayward ARE you confused about what breed of dog you should buy? Well worry no more; here are three different living situations and the best dog for each.

Family The ideal family pet is a Golden Retriever. They are great with children, loyal, eager to please and easy to train. Although they do shed a lot of hair, a weekly brush is adequate. Golden Retrieversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; main aim in life is to please their owners; they do not like getting in trouble and have a very guilty look on their face when they know they have done something wrong. They let little kids pull their hair and ears without a complaint as they just want to please. A daily walk or other form of exercise is necessary as they love their food and can tend to put on weight easily. They are happiest when they are indoors with the family as they consider themselves to be a family member.

Family dog: Golden Re themselves part of the trievers are eager to please their owners family. and consider

Retired or elderly For the elderly or those who have retired, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is the perfect dog for you. They thrive on human contact and are not to be left alone for long periods of time. The breed is extremely patient and eager to please; they are the ultimate lap dog as they are highly affectionate. Very small in size, Cavalier King Charleses are easy to cart around and are a great size to curl up on your lap. They can be born with a variety of black, brown and white colours on them. A fenced yard is needed to keep them in as they tend to chase things without realising they are running onto a road. Cavalier King Charleses are small, soft and attractive with large expressive eyes which look very innocent.

great company. s Spaniels are small, soft and Lap dog: Cavalier King Charle

Farm Do you live on a farm and need a working dog but also want some energetic company? A Border Collie is the dog for you. Border Collies are one of the most energetic dogs you can get and are perfect for the farm life. If trained properly they will be a well behaved dog on the farm and will hopefully not chew everything to bits in your house. They thrive on work and love to be highly stimulated. Border Collies are regarded as one of the most intelligent dogs as they are very eager to learn. A lot of time and energy needs to be given to the dog and they must be exercised quite extensively every day. They are very friendly and affectionate with people. These three dogs were suggested by staff at the Korumburra Veterinary Clinic. While there are many dogs which would suit these situations, these three were the most popular.

Farm dog: Border Collies are great, energetic dogs to use on the farm and to keep their owners company.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - PAGE 27

Golfer’s delight

This Mirboo North home is only metres from the golf club and is available through Alex Scott and Staff, Leongatha. More details on page 32.

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T THE end of a quiet country lane, and secluded behind a maturing cypresslined driveway, this nine acre property has a breathtaking panorama for as far as the eye can see. Set on level, landscaped surrounds, in a commanding position on the desirable land parcel, the original country farmhouse lines have been retained externally but inside, an extension and renovation is contemporary, and chic! Vaulted and high ceilings ﬂow through expansive living spaces

where unreserved use of glass encourages light in, and aspects out. Cool country air flows easily too, through sashless shugg windows and numerous glazed doors, opening to extensive timber decks on two sides. At the heart of the main living zone is a sophisticated chef’s kitchen, fitted with a Falcon Toledo double range hood and appointed with granite tops and ample storage. The bathrooms are equally impressive, with a spa-bath-for-two and garden windows to the en suite. All three bedrooms, home office, and both living/entertaining zones feature hardwood floors, heating and

cooling options, and a stylish, modern décor. Outdoors, the home gardens are planted to be colourful and calming, the vegetable gardens are thriving, and koalas visit the more mature trees. There is substantial water capacity, and abundant garaging, parking, and sheds adjoining the circular driveway. Farm infrastructure includes stock loading facilities, yards, shearing shed and shedding. This is the complete tree-change or country getaway opportunity, with ﬂair to spare.

At a glace Location: 185 Smiths Rd, Mardan Price: $540,000 - $575,000 Agent: First National Prom Country Contact: Lisa Williams 0438 133 385

What happens when a home is passed in at auction? WITH around 300 to 400 homes being passed in at auction every week, it is important to discuss what happens next for the vendor and the buyer. Firstly, just because the buyers were unable to meet the vendor’s expectations in the course of the auction, does not mean that the home won’t be sold to one of the interested bidders. The law in Victoria provides the highest bidder with an important advantage: if the property is passed in, the owner – through the agent or auctioneer – will ﬁrst negotiate with the highest bidder for the purchase of the property. It is a good strategy at this point to make sure you are the highest bidder – to secure the option to negotiate with

the vendor. Once the property’s passed in, it is too late. The auctioneer can’t re-open the auction to accommodate a late bid and override the right someone else has secured ahead of you. How long do you have to negotiate with the vendor? This may well depend on whether you are prepared to accept the vendor’s price; if you are not prepared to meet the owner’s asking price, the vendor may end negotiations with you immediately and start negotiating with another interested party. If a negotiation after the home has been passed in fails to result in the right price, then most homes will remain on the market for private sale.

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This warm, inviting 3BR home features a hostess kitchen, 2 living rooms, en suite with corner spa, huge upstairs deck. Double garage URL, 18x7.6m workshop, & lush garden on 1670sqm (approx). INSPECT Saturday @ 11.00 - 11.30am Address 44 Wanke Road, MIRBOO NORTH $380,000 - $420,000

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Cottage Cutie, Position Perfect Nestled beneath beautiful, mature shade trees, this original weatherboard home is both livable & lovable. 2 living spaces include a cosy lounge with Jetmaster ﬁre place, split system air, double hung windows & picture rails. The updated kitchen is light & bright, the central bathroom gleams with modern appointments & all 3 bedrooms have hardwood ﬂoors. Manicured lawns, children’s playhouse, garage, carport, ample parking, & a reserve next door ensures extended privacy. INSPECT Saturday @ 12.00 - 12.30pm Address 3 Murray Street, MIRBOO NORTH

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Wishing Wells All that you wish for might well have come true in this substantial residence tucked in on its half acre around a 1000m from town. Elegant living space includes a gorgeous blackwood kitchen, a family dining room with s/s air conditioner, bay window, jarrah ﬂoors & French doors, an expansive lounge room with gas log ﬁre, & a formal entrance with leadlight door & internal fretwork. All 4 bedrooms are spacious with robes, the main having a retreat-sized ensuite, & ceiling fans & personal heaters are featured. Outdoors, more wishes are granted, with extensive timber decks, & a carport plus double garage with attached workshop & covered space. Don’t just wish for wells – come and make it happen! INSPECT Sunday @ 12.00 - 12.30pm Address 21 Wells Road, MIRBOO NORTH $325,000 - $350,000

“Ferndale Cottage” “Ferndale Cottage” is an original timber cutter’s cottage, & has undergone a thoughtful renovation to provide upgraded facilities and a warm, modern décor. Set on a delightful landscaped acre, with a perfect balance of mature trees, shrubs, and ﬂowing lawns, Ferndale Cottage has a tranquil country getaway feel which is enjoyed as a weekender by the current owners as well as providing charming guest accommodation (visit ferndalecottage.com to view additional details). INSPECT Saturday @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address 12 Old Thorpdale Road, MIRBOO NORTH

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Set in an exclusive enclave, this 4.5 acre haven is designed for relaxed country living, with comfort & flair. Broad, timber decked verandas encircle the classic Australian-style farmhouse, and the surrounding landscaped gardens, with colorful plantings amidst feature sawn bluestone and granite paving, create the most peaceful environment. Indoors, the light-encompassing residence features French limestone floor tiles, quartz stone kitchen tops & stainless appointments in an expansive 2 living zone, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom floor plan where outlooks from all picture windows are captivating. Ideal paddocks for horses or alpacas, ample garaging and parking, and abundant water from tanks and dam. INSPECT Sunday @ 2.00 - 2.30pm Address 52 Martins Road, MEENIYAN $525,000 - $575,000

At the end of a quiet country lane, this 9 acre property has breathtaking panoramic views for as far as the eye can see. On level, landscaped surrounds, the original country farmhouse lines have been retained but inside, an extension & renovation is contemporary, and chic! High ceilings & unreserved use of glass, timber and concrete floors, two expansive living spaces, a sophisticated chef’s kitchen, & equally smart bathrooms are found in the 3 bedroom + office residence with a stylish, modern décor. Outdoors, gardens are colourful and calming, there’s substantial water capacity, abundant garaging, parking, shearing shed and other farm facilities too. The complete country getaway, with flair to spare.

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ERNDALE Cottage is an original timber cutter’s cottage, and has undergone a thoughtful renovation to provide upgraded facilities and a warm, modern décor. Set on a delightful landscaped acre, with a perfect balance of mature deciduous trees, colourful shrubs, and ﬂowing lawns, Ferndale Cottage has a tranquil country getaway feel, but is just “down the road” from the increasingly-popular

township of Mirboo North in the heart of the Strzelecki Ranges. The cottage retains its interior timber lining boards and high ceilings, and has a cosy sitting room with an open ﬁre place and split system air conditioner, and a timber kitchen with stainless steel range and ample cupboards and benchtops. The adjoining dining room has access to an expansive paved patio, there’s an elegant main bedroom and second single bedroom, and a

gleaming bathroom providing modern amenities. The rear timber deck further extends entertaining to outdoors in an idyllic environment. Ferndale Cottage is presently enjoyed as a weekender by the current owners as well as providing charming guest accommodation. Visit ferndalecottage.com to view additional details, which may be offered with an extended list of inclusions to interested parties.

At a glance Location: 12 Old Thorpdale Road, Mirboo North Price: $280,000 - $300,000 Agents: First National Prom Country Contact: Emma Sullings, 0403 129 376

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NVERLOCH will be buzzing on Saturday, February 12 at 2pm when 4 Miller Terrace goes to auction with Southcoast First National Real Estate.

This front row residential allotment will see a lot of interest at public auction. Situated directly opposite Inverloch’s beautiful inlet beach, this property will satisfy the lifestyle needs of the most astute buyer intending to build their dream home. This vacant residential allotment ticks all the boxes: opposite beach, water views and a short level walk to shops and eateries. Overlooking the foreshore reserve and the magnificent waterways of Anderson Inlet and Venus Bay, the property can never be built out. A sensible design utilising all the benefits of this location, it is recognised as one of Inverloch’s finest. The panoramic view across the foreshore is complemented by the central location of only minutes’ walking distance to the shopping village precinct. It is a fantastic opportunity and only metres from the beach. If interested in this property, call Southcoast First National and experience the scenic views. At a glance Location: 4 Miller Terrace, Inverloch. Price: Auction Agent: Southcoast First National, Inverloch. Contact: 5674 2255.

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Warm character from the Beatles era O

RIGINALLY built in the sixties with generous frontage and drive through access from Farmer Street, this brick veneer home would have stood out in its time.

However, a much more recent 1991 extension, to the south and rear of the block has become an overwhelming feature of this property. Walking into the spacious lounge/living and adjoining kitchen/dining room, visitors are treated to open living areas with gabled

ceilings and exposed beams. People can quickly see that this extension has been professionally, architecturally designed, as all vantage points have taken full advantage of magniﬁcent rural views overlooking Mardan farmland, both from the inside and from the verandah decking outside. Additionally, this raised extension has provided another, very private rumpus/study/studio area downstairs and underneath. The home now comprises four genuine bedrooms plus rumpus along with a large carport and lock-

At a glance Location: 8 Farmer Street, Mirboo North Price: $285,000 Agent: Stockdale & Leggo, Mirboo North Contact: Richard Taylor, 0407 081 957

up steel garage/workshop, out back in the garden. It has recently been painted almost throughout and is a credit to the vendor in its presentation. Located less than 300 metres from both primary and secondary schools, it would seem to be the ideal home for a large young family. The property is offered for sale at an asking price of $285,000 and inspections can be organised through sole agents, Stockdale & Leggo Mirboo North 5668 1300 or Richard Taylor 0407 081 957.

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An impressive 19 hole T

HE only “handicap” to this property is the 100 metre walk to the picturesque 18 hole Mirboo North Golf Club. Nestled in a one acre park-like setting, this brick home is a golfer’s delight. Built six and a half years ago, the home is approximately 22 squares and offers either three bedrooms and study or four bedrooms, including

a master with en suite. The large kitchen will delight the cook in the family, with plenty of cupboards and bench tops, microwave shelf, and a large stainless gas stove and rangehood. Two living areas offer reverse cycle air conditioning, a solid fuel heater and full length windows with quality furnishings.

A large bathroom features both a shower and a bath, single vanity, and a separate toilet. The laundry has shelving as well as easy to clean ﬂoor tiling and is tiled halfway up the wall. Walk out the sliding glass door to a paved undercover area which runs the length of the home and includes intervals of laserlite panels for natural light.

There are plenty of sheds and a four by nine metre carport for a caravan is included. With a natural bush setting, native trees, shrubs and a vegie patch, this property is ﬁnished off nicely with double entrance gates. A “birdie” whispered this home is priced to sell, so ring 5662 0922 now and make a time in your “card” to inspect.

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Nathan’s sensational THE NAME Nathan Green may not ring too many bells with Venus Bay holiday makers, but his artwork certainly does. Hundreds of locals stopped by Nathan’s sand sculptures each day along the Venus Bay Number One beach. The beach has seen sculptures of crocodiles, hippos and various other animals for which Nathan shares a passion. “Nathan delights in all the interest and kids watching him make his sculptures,” mother Debbie said. “He has been responsible for inspiring kids to try their hand at creating sculptures of all sorts too. “His work has become a local talking point for tourists, even though most don’t know his name or who he is.” Nathan’s sculptures can take up to four hours to create, which takes an enormous amount of concentration, especially in the warmer weather. Many Venus Bay locals will be eagerly awaiting the return of the Green family next year, when they will have the opportunity to see Nathan’s great work again.

Rubbish art ideas wanted BUDDING artists and creative householders are being urged to put their thinking caps on for the second Creative Waste art exhibition, which is scheduled for May 2011. Again to be exhibited at the Art Resource Collective (arc) in Yinnar, the event coincides with the Creative Gippsland annual arts festival. The idea is to turn what might otherwise become waste into an artistic and/or functional item. Entries are invited from across Gippsland. According to Gippsland Regional Waste Management Group executive ofﬁcer, Matthew Peake, the concept was devised to demonstrate, through art, the many different ways

in which everyday materials can be reused and recycled. “We don’t need to throw things out once their primary use is completed,” he said. “In fact almost all items can be recycled in some shape or form. The exhibition demonstrates some very inventive ways that items can be used and given a new lease on life. “As well as being fun, these activities also have a very practical outcome, which is to reduce the amount of material that goes to landﬁll that often will sit there for generations. “Creative Waste is a demonstration that opens our minds to the wide range of recycling possibilities.” In the ﬁrst exhibition in 2010, art was created from items as diverse as a cocktail dress made from video tape, a giant shark made

from recycled timber fencing, and a burnt and melted wheelie bin, which has been reinvigorated as a portable garden bed that can be moved to follow the sun. The group is particularly keen to see some work from the farming sector, which has traditionally made an art form out of devising ingenious and practical uses for old material. “Some of the exhibits may take some time to put together, so we are urging those people with a good idea to start work soon,” Mr Peake said. Further information about the festival can be obtained by contacting the Gippsland Regional Waste Management Group on telephone 5633 2744.

Trapped deep in watery cave SCUBA diving can be scary enough but fancy diving in an underwater cave?

The movie Sanctum is based on events that happened to one of the ﬁlm’s co-writers, Andrew Wight, who went deep-sea diving and ended up trapped with a group of other divers in an underwater cave system.

The ﬁlm adaptation of that harrowing story is said to focus on “the unique relationship between father and son, and the fragility of that bond when faced with the onslaught of nature.” Shot on location off the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, the action-thriller will bring audiences on a breathless journey across plunging cliffs and into the furthest reaches of our sub-

Australian flavour: Rhys Wakefield stars as a 17-year-old Josh in the suspense film, Sanctum.

terranean world. This suspense film stars Ioan Gruffudd, Richard Roxburgh, Rhys Wakefield, Alice Parkinson and Christopher Baker. Master diver Frank McGuire (Richard Roxburgh) has explored the South Pacific’s Esaala Caves for months. But when his exit is cut off in a flash flood, Frank’s team including 17-year-old son Josh

(Rhys Wakeﬁeld) and ﬁnancier Carl Hurley (Ioan Gruffudd) - are forced to radically alter plans. With dwindling supplies, the crew must navigate an underwater labyrinth to make it out. Soon, they are confronted with the unavoidable question: Can they survive, or will they be trapped forever? Run time: 119 minutes. Unrated as yet.

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Art saves town By Trevor Wheeler, Kerry Spokes and Michael Lester

“FISH Creek is such an arty town”. How often that phrase is heard around Fish Creek these days, with four art galleries, the fishy-themed seats, a book shop, the Flying Cow and Orange Roughy cafés, the fish on the roof of the pub and the other funky shops? It wasn’t always so though and Fish Creek wasn’t always doing as well as it is now. This was highlighted recently when one of the original fishy seats, so beloved by tourists and locals alike, was refurbished and reinstated in a new position in the main street. Back in 1998, Fish Creek was a town on the brink of economic ruin. The bank had closed and the service station’s future was also in doubt. It was hoped the development of street art would help promote economic recovery by attracting tourists and convincing them to stop on their way down to the Prom. Local artists Adam Murfitt and Trevor Wheeler collaborated with the South Gippsland Shire and the Fish Creek Development Group and successfully obtained a Regional Arts Fund project grant to help produce four ‘fishy themed’ street seats.

The project was named Far Out ‘n’ Fishy. Adam and his partner Marita Smith were the original owners and creators of the Flying Cow café. Adam had a natural attraction to people and he gave of himself without inhibition. His warmth and vitality was infectious and you felt that anything was possible. The seats became the ﬁrst in a series of projects. Through Adam’s promotion of them, the seats created enough interest for a pilot program to be funded which had the purpose to see if money spent on artistic infrastructure could be a successful way to aid ﬁnancial recovery for regional towns. Among other things, this led to the building of the barbecue rotunda in the park and town centre signs. About 18 months ago, Kerry Spokes of Fish Creek was lobbying South Gippsland Shire Council to assist with maintenance of the seats. The large wooden seat named The Barge was removed from the street after it had fallen into a state of disrepair. The seat was parked in the barbecue rotunda and after discussions with Cr Mohya Davies and obtaining funding from Cr Mimmie Jackson and then mayor Cr Jim Fawcett from their discretionary funds, the seat has been lovingly refurbished by Trevor Wheeler. The project was auspiced by Prom

Coast Arts Council. Council’s parks and gardens department organised the pouring of a concrete slab and worked with Trevor to install the seat where the rail trail crosses the road in the Fish Creek township. On reﬂection when working on the seat, Trevor spoke of how Adam had changed him, like he changed the town. “He helped to open my eyes to the possibilities that art can bring, and a lot of the present day prosperity has its foundations in Adam’s irrepressible enthusiasm and energy,” he said. Adam died just over four years ago and it was wonderful the seat was reinstated in time for a visit to Fish Creek by his widow Marita and children Callum and Artie. The fact that Fish Creek is now regarded as an artistic and creative hot spot in South Gippsland is evidence the vision and energy Adam put into the promotion of the arts has been embraced. That spirit is now being realised by other artists and creative people, and is enjoyed by the local community and visitors to the town. There is a fantastic array of public art pieces within South Gippsland Shire and there is a need to care and maintain these iconic works as they are a part of the community and contribute to the experience of visiting the area.

UK connection to union FAMILY and friends travelled from the United Kingdom, Thailand and Australia for the wedding of Sandra Harrison and Benjamin Ratcliffe.

Guests travelled: family and friends travelled from far and wide for the wedding of Ben Ratcliffe and Sandra Harrison.

The couple married at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Dumbalk on Saturday, January 22 and enjoyed a reception at Breaside Farm, Dumbalk North, owned by Sandra’s sister and brother-in-law, Belinda and Greg Pocklington, and their daughter Erika. Sandra is the daughter of Ruth and Dudley Harrison of Meeniyan and formerly of Dumbalk North. Benjamin is the son of Diana Ratcliffe of Thingwall, UK and Barry Ratcliffe of Austin, Texas, USA. Benjamin was born at Rochdale, UK, and grew up near Liverpool. The 3pm ceremony was ofﬁciated by Reverend Janet Wallis. Sandra wore a vintage-style ivory gown designed by Linda Britten, Melbourne, and her bridesmaid Ann-Maree Baker wore a short ivory lace dress. Best man was Brett O’Connor, and Ben and Sandra’s godson, Ryan Millen, was page boy. Among the gathering were rowers from the Melbourne Argonauts Rowing Club, of which Ben and Sandra are members, and university friends from Australia and UK. Ben’s mother, stepfather, cousins and two sets of aunties and uncles travelled from the UK. The choir of friends, Tim, Shaun and Matthew sang two songs during the service. Ben and Sandra currently live in Carlton, Melbourne and will be honeymooning in Nepal in March 2011.

Looking good: The Barge seat, returned to its former glory, is enjoyed by Trevor Wheeler and Kerry Spokes.

TAFE awards Vanessa VANESSA Marsh from Leongatha has been recognised by her colleagues for her outstanding contribution by winning a GippsTAFE staff award. Ms Marsh was nominated in the responsiveness category by the teaching staff at Leongatha Campus and her general manager, with her referees including the campus manager, an external client, and a GippsTAFE team leader colleague. Her nomination said in part: “Vanessa took on the team leader role at the Leongatha Campus following a period of signiﬁcant instability, frustration and low staff morale. “It is a testament to her that she has now been nominated by the very staff who were at this low point when she came. “These same staff have provided a testimonial in order to demonstrate their commitment to Vanessa as their team

leader. They believe that Vanessa demonstrates an exceptional level of responsiveness to them, she is always willing to listen, to understand, to support and to advise. The staff have commented that they feel happy and respected.” Some of the more notable comments used to support the nomination included: “(Vanessa is) unfailing responsiveness, providing respect, support and guidance,” and “She listens to me and is ﬂexible in ﬁnding solutions.” Ms Marsh also responded to a need to further develop herself as a leader and was an enthusiastic participant of the Chair Academy USA/Victoria University Leadership Development Program for Education and Training Managers. “Her commitment to this program and her desire to further develop her leadership skills were evident throughout her participation,” the nomination said.

Well done: Vanessa Marsh with GippsTAFE board president David Gittens at the awards ceremony.

Clean up coast day THIS is the 21st anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day and Bass Coast residents are being urged to register. Sunday March 6 is Clean Up Australia Day, with Tuesday, March 1 set aside for a business clean up day and Friday, March 4 for schools. Bass Coast mayor Cr Veronica Dow-

man, said 15 local clean up sites were registered last year, part of 7000 such sites across Australia. “Every individual can make a difference to the health of our environment,” she said. Since Clean Up Australia Day started, more than 237,500 tonnes of rubbish have been removed. To register, go to www.cleanup.org.au

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Splashing holidays away

The region’s leisure centre, South Gippsland SPLASH in Leongatha, was the place to be for kids seeking fun and adventure during warm days recently.

Slippery dip: Xavier James hits the inﬂatable obstacle course full-on.

The Star was there to capture the fun on camera.

Inﬂatable course: Tyler and Connor Richards make it up the slippery wall with ease.

Friendly rivalry: Katelyn Gale and Kayla Read race to ﬁnish the inﬂatable course without falling off at South Gippsland SPLASH leisure centre in Leongatha.

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Two festivals, one weekend By Tessa Hayward WOODWORKING and craft will take over the streets of Loch this week.

The Woodworking and Timber Festival and the Loch Craft and Quilt Festival will be held on February 5 and 6 for locals and tourists. Terry and Faye Oakley of Aus Woodcraft have been organising the woodworking festival for the past six weeks. “We are really looking forward to the weekend,” Mr Oakley said. Aus Craft has been very popular in the past four to six months since Mr Oakley gave up being a plasterer to focus on his woodwork. “I make lots of furniture from dining and coffee tables to outdoor settings and chopping blocks,” he said. A wide range of quality timbers is also sold from Aus Woodcraft; Huon pine, Blackwood and red gum are just a few. Mr Oakley mills and dresses all the timber he sells and works with. “I have always loved timber, ever since I was a little boy I have done woodwork,” he said. The festival is bringing people from all

Dine in style THE Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar is prepared for a big weekend over the Annual Loch Quilt and Art Festival on Sunday, February 6.

The menu for lunch will be influenced by seasonal and regional produce with their signature eye fillet steak from South Gippsland being the star of the show. This quaint, classy restaurant has tasting plates for entree and dessert to show off many of the popular dishes. The three course dining experience is great value at $60 per person. To start with an appetiser plate is given and then a taste plate to share. Food to share includes mushrooms filled with Gippsland goat’s cheese and dates, lightly dusted tender calamari, scallops with local prosciutto and more. Main course is of your own choice. The meal will be finished off with another taste plate of desserts, carefully chosen and prepared by owner and Chef Kerri Reid. On the day of the festival, The Gilded Lily team invites people to drop in and enjoy a glass of local wine and the entree taste plate for $22 per person. The Gilded Lily was a finalist for Excellence in Hospitality in the Bendigo Bank Gippsland Business Awards in late 2010. For the next few weeks, great deals are on offer for locals on Thursday nights, with main meals being $25. It is open Thursday to Saturday night for dinner and Sunday lunch over summer. Call 5659 4488 to make a booking now.

over South Gippsland. There will be 12 woodworkers in the Aus Craft shed demonstrating their skills and 14 woodworking stalls over at Masonic Hall. “Hopefully hundreds of people will turn out to have a look,” he said. Mr Oakley believes this event will be great for the town. “We get a lot of tourists through the town on weekends and in school holidays,” he said. The Wonthaggi Wood Turners are having a kids’ corner to let kids play with wooden toys. Mr and Mrs Oakley are really excited for the festival after all the hard work they have put in. “Hopefully it will end up a magic weekend,” he said. Following on from the wonderful Loch Quilt Hanging this Sunday, Loch Village presents the ﬁrst Loch Village Craft and Quilt Festival. From 10am to 4pm, there will be many crafts on display and for sale, and quality artisans and suppliers will be in the streets and halls.

First festival: Faye and Terry Oakley are excited about the ﬁrst Woodworking and Timber Festival in Loch and are hoping to make it an annual event.

Saying goodbye to a local treasure By Tessa Hayward CLOSING a store which has been in the heart of the Loch shopping village for three years is a difficult task. “We will continue to sell finished work through selected retail outlets, galleries and online,” Kay Lancashire of Kay’s Artycles said. Ms Lancashire was recently awarded a scholarship by the Bead Society of Victoria in conjunction with Fibres Australia to a week-long workshop with Karen Torrisi in Ballarat in April. “This is in the domain that I am most comfortable, dabbling with fibre and beads together,” she said. Karen Torrisi has been beading professionally since 1994 and has designed dresses for Delta Goodrem and Olivia Newton John. Ms Lancashire entered a piece called Winter into the Create Your Style Creative Beading Awards and has progressed to the finals. “I am very nervous to find out who wins the prestigious award as I would love to be in the prize winners’ circle,” she said. Her jewellery piece was made out of sterling silver and Swarovski crystals as required. The winner will be announced in March. First prize is a trip for two to Fiji, all expenses paid and lots of luxuries included. Ms Lancashire has been creative since she was a kid and has had her own beading shop since October 2007. “I enjoy making wearable art. I am an artist. I don’t just make jewellery for people,” she said. Final trading will be on Monday, February 14.

Impeccable design: this piece of jewellery took Kay Lancashire more than 40 hours to create.

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Determination is key to success By Tessa Hayward PATIENCE, determination and never giving up are the three traits needed in sculpting.

Helen Bristol, 45, of Krowera has these qualities. Although not a full time artist, sculpting is more than a hobby for Ms Bristol. “I wish I had more time to sculpt as I really enjoy it,” she said. Ms Bristol started painting and sculpting in her early thirties. She had never really thought about art, as after she ﬁnished school she went travelling around the world and has been working full time since then. Completing a Diploma of Visual Arts at the Chisholm Institute in Frankston in 2008 gave her great experience and a public art piece at Mills Point on the Mornington Peninsula. One of her assignments was to respond to an advertisement and design a sculpture to be a public art piece. Students thought it would just be a class project, but it turned out to be real. “I am still surprised they picked me out of all my class and 60 other applicants,” she said. Ms Bristol won with her three abstract ﬁgures in honour of the nuns who lived at the convent on the peninsula many years ago. Two of Ms Bristol’s pieces were displayed at the Sculpture in the Vineyard exhibition at Lyre Bird Hill Winery. She has never had her own ex-

hibition as she does not have time, however she accepts every invitation to exhibit she is given. Most exhibitions she has been invited to had a theme. “Once I get an idea in my head, I lose myself in it and hope it works,” Ms Bristol said. If it doesn’t work she tries alternative methods until it does. “I am very determined to ﬁnish pieces as the end result is very satisfying,” she said. Ms Bristol starts with a mannequin to get a mould and then uses resin, pebbles and sand to make her sculptures. She also entered the exhibition in

Foster, Life Aquatic. “It has an aquatic theme so I am working with ﬁsh bones for one of the pieces,” she said. In 2009, Ms Bristol came ﬁrst in a t-shirt competition and exhibition. The sculpting of a t-shirt interested her as there was no body inside, it was just the piece of clothing. “I really enjoy the challenge of problem solving to create three-dimensional works of art,” she said. Ms Bristol has participated in many different exhibitions since 2005 when she was at art school. “I’ll give anything a go and have fun with everything I do,” she said.

Exhibition: In the yard by Helen Bristol was on show at the Sculpture in the Vineyard exhibition. Imagination: Helen Bristol has a lot of determination when sculpting.

Church Times ARIES - March 21 - April 20

The key this week is to see projects through from start to finish. Enjoy numerous opportunities for showing off your quick wit. Collect IOUs as soon as possible. TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

Delays for which you are not responsible could impede work progress, but your love life is on a sure course. The week sees you sharing the limelight with a friendly rival. GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

Appreciation from a supervisor encourages you to exceed past glories. A sagging relationship shows sure signs of recovery. Reunions focus more on the future than on the past. CANCER - June 22 - July 22

A family member is surprisingly reserved and it is best to stay in the background. A volunteer project may include a delightful encounter. A business venture could beneﬁt from further research. LEO - July 23 - August 22

The spotlight is on the new and familiar. Travelling to exotic spots, meeting people from foreign lands and acquiring a novel hobby are all accented. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

A domestic difﬁculty eases up by the weekend, thanks to your touches of imagination. Update your image, improving your physique and experitmenting with a new look that spells out self conﬁdence. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

This week marks the start of a lucky cycle, with recent risks starting to pay off by the end of the week. The weekend offers opportunities for friendship. A neighbour may pass on important personal news. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

Humour is the current keyword. Your sense of fun gets you over a series of work related hurdles. Digging deeply helps you uncover the motives of friends, family and neighbours. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

Simplicity is the key. Don’t make things complicated when a more simple approach will do. An aloof acquaintance reveals his/her inner feelings. Expect surprises on the weekend. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

Seek formal agreements and ask for written guarantees, especially if money is to pass hands. You could make large strides if dealing with large corporations. A travel idea may backﬁre. AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

Moneymaking opportunities open up by Friday. Use this week for seeking the best advice possible. Shopping trips are favourable - you are at the right sales at the right times. PISCES - February 20 - March 20

Signiﬁcant news may be revealed in such an understanding manner, you miss some of the implications. Weekend visits to or from out-oftowners could prove unexpectedly delightful and expensive. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

Your body areas are the heart and the spine - and your heart is a big one and your spine is a strong one. As well, you tend to be a little pompous and a little snobbish. Idealism is accented later in the year. The year also sees you enjoying some lifestyle improvement.

ANGLICAN: Wednesday, February 2: 9.30am Woorayl Lodge HC; 10.15am Koorooman House HC; 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Friday, February 4: 7.30pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk HC. Sunday, February 6: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC. Tuesday, February 8: 7pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk / St David’s, Meeniyan Fellowship. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am. ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am. ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion. CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am and 6pm: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Vic Butera 5655 2478. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Leongatha South Gippsland Liberty Fellowship - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday services: 11 am and 7pm. Office: 5662 3100. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Com-

munion Service 11 am: Evening Holy Spirit Revival 6pm: Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5674 3867 or 5672 4660. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School 11.30am. CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday. Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday. Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass. Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass. Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass. KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214. GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Summer program, meeting at Baromi Centre, Mirboo North, communion from 4pm 5.15pm followed by refreshments. All enquiries: Bob Stevens 0400 403 765. SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Kid’s Club - Tuesday, 4 - 5pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain Claire Emerton or Lieutenant Rachael Collins, ph. 5662 5122. SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228. PRESBYTERIAN: Weekly Worship Service 10am Sunday, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Phone Rev. Dr D. Clarnette 0409 236 981 or elder Col Rump 5662 2107. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and

Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. 7.30pm service: All Sunday evenings except 1st Sunday of the month, 5pm service. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday 10.30am, with morning tea at 10am. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am. Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday. BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366. BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769. MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall. COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm. SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8258

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8258 ACROSS 1. Cut the cackle, hothead! (4). 7, What the dressmakers saw? (9). 8. Uniform you can get two into! (4). 9. So it’s shut off (4). 10. Trim straight (4). 11. Afraid to get married, for a start (4). 14. Manage to make the patient take it (10). 16. Hectors about the corruption and they object (10). 19. Skips and dances (4). 22. A person from the north of England in business in a small way (4). 24. He has to back to get on (4). 25. Possibly a toy stand (4). 26. He can do what he likes. He hasn’t been jailed for spying (4,5). 27. Incarcerating one nutty girl (4). DOWN 1. Having got the note, tear round to see her (5). 2. “Vegetarian food” is probably fair! (5). 3. Get to the bottom of: six feet (6). 4. Beat the child, one discovers (4,2). 5. A three-quarters concealed bird (4). 6. Would it not look right on a young head? (6-3). 12. Lily Marlene? (3,6). 13. A silly, silly fad, time will show (4). 15. The snow has melted on the frame (4). 17. Live on cake (6). 18. The capacity of the old shelter (6). 20. Are returning to work in the theatre, perhaps (5). 21. A bit quiet, looking ashamed (5). 23. Being old-fashioned, you object (4).

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Three day celebration TWO weddings ddi in i the h home h cities of the bride and groom commemorated the marriage of Vignesh Narayanasamy and Ramya Krishnamurthy in India. Vignesh works at Murray Goulburn’s Leongatha factory, in the technical department, and Ramya works for Radiation Victoria Oncology. The couple lives in Leongatha. The marriage was arranged by both parents in consultation with the family

ddays, culminating l i i in i the h Muhurtham M h h - the actual wedding ceremony conducted according to ancient Vedic rites. Nearly 500 close relatives and friends attended the wedding ceremony on the third day of celebrations in Vignesh’s city of Coimbatore. Another 400 people attended the wedding reception in Ramya’s city of Bangalore two days later. whole experience was The amazing, ﬁlled with lots of colour, ﬂowers, food and love.

Major event: hundreds of people helped Vignesh and Ramya Narayanasamy celebrate their wedding.

Tied knot: Vignesh and Ramya Narayanasamy.

HAYLEY Elizabeth Blackshaw was born at Leongatha Memorial Hospital on December 1, 2010. She is the third daughter for Jarrod and Allison, and a sister for Katie and Alyssa.

astrologers to ensure the l h marriage i would be prosperous and happy. The marriage date was set by the astrologer to be November 19, 2010, in accordance with the horoscopes of the bride and groom. A typical Indian wedding goes for a couple of days, with lots of celebratory events at both houses. One of those events is the mehandi function, which is the traditional painting of the bride’s hands with henna before the wedding. The couple’s wedding was based on South Indian customs and lasted three

DOMONIC Jacob Gregory was born on January 18 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital to Sam and Tara of Wonthaggi. He is a little brother for Lisa 13, Matthew 11 and Eli 2.

MICHAEL and Simone McGrath are the proud parents of identical twin girls, Maggie Rose and Tess Isabella, born on January 11.

SAVANNAH Jane Klene was born on January 24 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. She is the second born for Damien and Sarah of Loch and a little sister to 22-monthold Isabelle.

BAYLEY Alexander Denbrok was born at Latrobe Regional Hospital on November 5. Bayley is the second son of Joanne and Steven Denbrok of JASMINE Ellen Hitchings was born at Bass Coast Regional Mardan, and a brother for Blake, aged four-and- Health on December 22 to Hayley and Tim Hitchings of Wonthaggi. Jasmine is the ﬁrst child for Hayley and Tim. a-half.

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Big crowd at store sale

LARGE crowds swarmed to VLE Leongatha’s store sale last Thursday. The Star was at the sale on the day to capture all the

colour and people at the fortnightly event. There were plenty of cattle on sale, and many willing buyers following the sale around.

Sell me: Landmark agents Kevin Clark and Brian McCormack look to sell a group of steers.

Sample: just some of the cattle available last Thursday.

What’s on offer?: Nar Nar Goon’s John Rigis was keen to see what was available on the day.

Work with the land FREE workshops on the Environmental Best Management Practices (EBMP) on Farms Program run by the Department of Primary Industries are coming up.

Having a chat: mates Len Trease of Leongatha and Pound Creek’s Darryl Hook spent some time chatting.

The workshops aim to help local landholders in developing processes that achieve environmental outcomes. The process is set to collectively beneﬁt individual farms, local sub-catchment areas and the broader catchment as a whole. The EBMP workshop is for anyone interested in using an innovative computer program and workbook for property action planning and self assessment. The computer program is very easy to use and probably the best way to go through the process.

VLE LEONGATHA KOONWARRA

Sale Draw Jan 31, Feb 2 & 3 1. Elders 2. Landmark 3. David Phelan & Co 4. SEJ 5. Rodwells 6. Alex Scott

The EBMP process introduces and links farmers to the plan, do, check, review process used in the Environmental Management System EMS cycle. Participants will receive a free copy of the EBMP workbook and computer program as part of the workshops. The new Greenhouse and Fire management worksheets will be used along with worksheets looking at sustainable productive farming relevant to Gippsland. The workshops will be held at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre on Saturdays February 19 and February 26, from 9.45am - 3pm (lunch included). RSVP essential to Kate Williams, South Gippsland Landcare on 5662 5759 or katew@wgcma.vic.gov. au. Please note numbers are limited. The workshops are free and being sponsored by the DPI Farm Services Victoria in partnership with the South Gippsland Landcare Network as part of the Corner Inlet Connections initiative. More information on EBMP can be found at the Environmental Farm Plan website http://www. environmentalfarmplan. org.au/

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - PAGE 45

Meikles market Herefords By Tessa Hayward

DAVID Miekle and family showed their Tarwin Poll Herefords last Friday during Beef Week. The sale bulls for 2011 and cow and calf herd were on show for people to have a look at and perhaps buy any that took their fancy. “People can take their time and just watch the Herefords,” Mr Miekle said. It is difﬁcult to show calves as they tend to run away from people, but the Miekle family put them in a paddock close to the sheds. “Our aim for the day is to market the cattle in the best possible way,” he said. The cattle have been bred to produce sound, marketable breeding stock for commercial herds. “We sold one by 10.30am,”

he said. Showing cattle during Beef Week has been an annual event for Mr Miekle. “I have been doing it for about 15 years but it has been in my family since 1950,” he said. They have some good years and some bad. The year 2009 was not the best due to the bushﬁres; Mr Miekle said they could barely see 200m in front of them. However some years have been really good, with lots of people turning up to have a browse.

Cows on show: David Miekle and family moved all calves into the one paddock to be on show for Beef Week.

Top price Angus bull on show Angus sale: Paul Turton of Outtrim, stud stock manager of Landmark Victoria, Ray Atwell, and Yancowinna owner Dennis Ginn with Angus cattle during Beef Week.

By Tessa Hayward

YANCOWINNA, a stud overlooking the Inverloch coastline, is home to 400 Angus performance recorded and herd booked registered breeders. These breeders are run under strict commercial conditions at high stocking rates and breeding objectives based on fertility, easy temperament and structural soundness. Dennis Ginn and his property was the ﬁrst designated supplier to Certiﬁed Australia Angus Beef. AI/ET programs have been extensively used and all bulls are scanned for eye muscle area, marbling

Coping with changing times FROM drought to flood, Australia has always been a tough place to work the land and run a profitable farming business. Gippsland’s increasingly variable climate has made recent times even more challenging. Like countless other farmers, Stuart and Jenny Bland have been seeking innovative strategies to cope with inconsistent weather patterns on their Alberton dairy farm. Keeping cows productive and healthy under adverse conditions is one of the issues they will be discussing when they open up their property on February 9. They will be joined by consultant Neil Lane, who will have the latest information on changes to calving patterns and profitable feeding of the dairy herd. The Department of Primary Industries will be well represented, with Greg O’Brien talking about adaptive forage options, while Zita Ritchie will present facts and figures on just what the weather is up to. Dairying for Tomorrow coordinator Gillian Hayman, who is organising the day, said the event

would provide farmers with a chance to hear ﬁrst hand the practical ideas that Stuart and Jenny have put in place to adapt to the ever changing conditions. “We need to be as prepared as we can for the ever changing conditions and look for ways to make the most of each season,” she said. “Getting practical information and facts and ﬁgures from the experts can help farmers make the most of weather patterns in their area. “This event is another great example of how the dairy levy is being used to give Gippsland farmers the sort of helping hand we can all do with at times.” While the weather might be unstable, one thing that never changes is country hospitality. A tasty lunch will be provided at this free event on Wednesday, February 9, which runs from 10am to 2pm on Meadows Road, Alberton. Booking are needed by February 7, so please contact Gillian Hayman at ghayman@dcsi.net.au or 0428 345 493. Alternatively, contact Judy Johnson at judt2@ipstarmail.com. au or 5189 1236.

Changing with the times: Jenny and Stuart have been looking at ways to adapt to climate variability Bland within their dairy business at Alberton.

and fat cover. Young bulls to be offered at Yancowinna’s 10th Annual Bull Sale on April 15 were open for inspection on Saturday for

people interested. The $18,000 top price Tasmanian bull Landfall Inﬁnity D66 Angus was also available for inspection.

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Unclaimed photos The Star has a large number of photos ordered, most of which have already been paid for but which remain unclaimed. Sally Bram, Rochelle Brown, Glen Cant, Mrs Carol, Sue Cartwright, Mrs D. Checkley, Helen Collins, Tanya Cumming, Shirley Dale (Lifeline Op Shop), Sharon Dennisen, Gaby Erwin, Foster Medical Centre, Dot Forrester, Hazel Greenaway, Marilyn Leisk, Denis Hawkins, Rebecca Hasson, Pat Holloway, Sharyn Hughes, Sharyn Martin, Aine McGrath P/L, B. McIndoe, Gwen Moore, Kate Norton, Helen Nicholls, Russel (c/o Leongatha Sec. College), Tamara, South Gippsland Hospital Foster, Donna Riseley, Gabby Vening, Eugene Williams, Don Wilson, David Woodall.

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LAND ACT 1958 Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Department of Sustainability & Environment to grant a licence under Section 138 of the Land Act 1958 to David and Tania Newton, over Government Road West of Lot 9 on PS441683, Parish of Leongatha for the purpose of Curtilage to a Dwelling. Further details are available from the Property Officer. Any comments must be lodged with the Property officer within 14 days from the date of this advertisement. Ref: 15L10.7789:#55961 Kylie Douglas PH: 03 5172 2149 Property Officer

South Gippsland Highway – Bena to Meeniyan Fulton Hogan Industries Pty Ltd will be undertaking general roadway improvement activities between February 2011 & October 2011. • • • •

Road shoulder upgrades Renewal & installation of safety barriers Selected tree pruning & removal Storm-water drainage enhancements

We appreciate your co-operation and apologise for any inconvenience or delays that may be caused during the works. For further information please contact our Drouin Office, Telephone 5625 2623.

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RESUME CLASSES FOR 2011 On Monday, February 7 Enrolments will be taken at LPD Studios on Friday, February 4 between 4 and 5pm Classes available in all dance styles Beginners to advanced For more information contact Lisa on 5662 3667

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Every Thursday night - 7.30pm MASONIC HALL - LEONGATHA No partner necessary - Cost $5 (New Beginners Class starts each new school term) Starting again February 10 Enquiries to: John and Judy Kerville 5662 4004 (AH) Diane 5662 2136 (BH) Neil Olsen 0428 552 284

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INTERRUPTION TO WATER SUPPLY Leongatha customers February 7 - March 20 South Gippsland Water is commencing an “air scouring” water mains cleaning program, in Leongatha and surrounding areas as part of water quality maintenance works for the area. Who will it effect & for how long ? The program will take approximately six weeks to complete, with about 10% of customers in Leongatha being affected at any one time. A notice will be delivered to individual properties, giving a minimum of 5 days notice to businesses and 2 days notice to residential customers, of the planned interruption. The work will take place between 9.30am and 3.30pm, on week days. Customers are advised to store water for their daily needs. Also to avoid using water, including all water appliances, such as washing machines, dishwashers and toilet cisterns - when notified that the cleaning process will affect your property. After 3.30pm turn a tap on at the front or rear of your property until the water clears. Another option is to turn off your water supply stop tap prior to 9.30am. The stop tap is usually located next to the water meter. Due to the need to access all pipes in the system, it may be necessary to have more than one interruption to some customers. Our staff and contractors will do everything possible to minimise these occurrences, however, sometimes it is unavoidable. What is “air scouring” ? Air scouring is a very effective means of removing any mineral deposits or sediments from within the low lying sections of pipelines. Air and water are brought together under pressure to form pulses or which provide a strong scouring action – this ‘wave’ effect is far stronger than would be expected from the ordinary combination of air and water under pressure. The process also has the advantage of using a minimal amount of water. The compressor driving the scouring is fitted with a multi-filtering system to ensure that the air used in the process is clean and pure. We hope this interruption to your water supply will only cause minimal inconvenience. Need more information ? Call our Customer Service Staff on 1300 851 636 SOUTH GIPPSLAND WATER 14 – 18 PIONEER ST PO BOX 102 FOSTER VIC 3960

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We are a growing Australian based company, which produces specialised, high quality dairy ingredients for the domestic & international market. We are looking for the following positions to join our production team.

Production Supervisors As a Production Supervisor you will be reporting to the Production Manager and be responsible on a rotating shift basis, for ensuring that production output is achieved within OH&S, environmental, quality, yield and cost targets. With previous industry experience you would also have a sound understanding of food microbiology and manufacturing processes (milk powder experience would be most beneficial). The successful applicants will: â&#x20AC;˘ Have strong leadership & problem solving skills, â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to effectively communicate and build relationships â&#x20AC;˘ Attention to detail. â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated skills in process/system improvement â&#x20AC;˘ Intermediate Computer skills

Process Operators As a Process Operator you will be responsible for maintaining production (e.g. separation, evaporation or spray dryer) processes and ensuring the equipment is running efficiently to achieve production targets. The successful applicants will: â&#x20AC;˘ Have excellent mechanical aptitude and previous experience in the dairy industry with an understanding of dairy food processes in a hygienic environment â&#x20AC;˘ Be able to operate as part of a team in a continuous improvement environment. â&#x20AC;˘ Have the willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends. â&#x20AC;˘ Basic computer skills If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply in writing to: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379, Korumburra 3950 or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close 09/02/2011 For a position description please contact Helen on 5658 0021

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS Gippsland Southern Health Service faces an exciting and challenging period of facility redevelopment. Due to routine retirements, the opportunity exists for committed local community members to join the Board of Management and make a positive contribution to the provision of high quality health service in South Gippsland. These positions will be appointed from July 1, 2011. Applications are sought from people with a long-term commitment to and involvement in their local communities. Skills and expertise in business management, legal issues, people management and/or organisation change will be highly regarded. Recommendations are made by the Minister and formal appointments are made by the Governor in Council, having regard for the need to ensure that the Board includes a balance of expertise in areas such as business and management, community knowledge, health, finance, law, human resources, etc. Be involved and make a difference! For further information on these honorary positions and to obtain an application form, please contact Dianna Mollica, Executive Assistant on 5667 5504 or the application form and relevant background information can be downloaded from http://www.health.vic.gov.au/ governance/appointments. Applications close on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 and should be addressed to Mr David Harvey, President, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Private Bag 13, Leongatha VIC 3953.

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Park Maintenance Team Leader Rostered Day Off available $52k package including super We are seeking a self motivated and suitably experienced Park Maintenance Team Leader to work with an enthusiastic team including volunteers. This is a rewarding position providing a great opportunity to enhance and develop a major community asset in South Gippsland. You will coordinate and undertake all aspects of maintenance and enhancement projects and supervise tasks performed by community groups and volunteers. To be considered in this role, you will have a CertiďŹ cate III in Horticulture or equivalent experience. You will bring along your knowledge in OH&S principles together with effective written and oral communication skills. Experience in carrying out building maintenance in a heritage environment as well as demonstrated supervisory experience of volunteers, Community Groups and contractors, is essential. This position is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment, Police and Working with Children Check. We welcome direct discussion with Rowena Ashley, Coal Creek Coordinator, on (03) 5655 1811, regarding these roles. Applications for the above positions addressing the selection criteria are to be submitted by 5pm Wednesday 9 February 2011 addressed to: Human Resources, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or emailed to careers@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Further information and position descriptions are available from Human Resources on (03) 5662 9200 or visit our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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LEONGATHA Permanent Part-Time We currently have a permanent part-time position available working Saturday and Sunday in our retail division. We require someone who has excellent customer service, computer literate, and willing to learn all aspects of the hardware industry. Retail experience would be preferred, but not essential. Applications close February 4, 2011 Please forward resumĂŠs to: Capeview Mitre 10 Attention: Ben Davey Lot 2 Cusack Road, Leongatha 3953

Clinical Care Manager - RN Div 1 (Salary negotiable depending on qualifications and experience) Rose Lodge, a highly respected fully accredited facility, is seeking applications from a dedicated and motivated person for the above position. Responsible for the overall care of 70 Low Care residents you will use your skills to enhance the lives not only of our residents but also of our staff and extended family members. Plans for the expansion of Rose Lodge include an increase in the number of Low Care residents and the development of a High Care Unit. Experience in Aged Care and knowledge of the funding and accreditation processes would be a definite advantage. Rose Lodge is situated in Wonthaggi, part of the spectacular Bass Coast region, close to Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory. Salary Packaging is available. Current Police check mandatory. Applications close on February 19, 2011 Further information can be obtained from Ella Duder, Manager, on (03) 5672 1716. Applications to be forwarded to: Beverley Walsh, Chief Executive Officer PO Box 626, Wonthaggi 3995 or email to roselodge@bigpond.com.au

Driver/Customer Service Reece Leongatha Reece - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of every great Australian bathroomâ&#x20AC;?- and many great careers, is a well-respected and valued company within the Australian community. Reece provides REAL career prospects - this position will provide you the foundation for a long and fulďŹ lling career. The position on offer is one with VARIETY. Main responsibilities include: s 'REETING CUSTOMERS AND ASSISTING WITH PRODUCT SELECTION s -AINTAINING CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS s 3OME ORDERING AND REPLENISHMENT OF STOCK s 3OME LOCAL DELIVERIES TO VALUED CUSTOMERS RIGHT PLACE right time, ďŹ rst time - every time. Manual Licence essential. Ideally you have some sales/customer service/driving experience, but a positive and enthusiastic attitude must come ďŹ rst!! This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday with every second 3ATURDAY MORNING PM TO BE WORKED On the job training will be provided, including the plumbing product aspect of the business. This will enhance your KNOWLEDGE OF THE BUSINESS IN TURN ALLOWING YOU TO THOROUGHLY ASSIST CUSTOMERS )NNOVATION A GOOD WORK ETHIC EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS AND ABILITY TO WORK WITH A TEAM ARE VITAL 'REAT CULTURE FRIENDLY TEAMS SUPPORTIVE MANAGEMENT VARIETY competitive salary and career progression encouraged and expected. Please email your resume to jswan@inventra.com.au

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situations vacant Education Administrator Part Time Flexible School Hours 22.8 hrs p.w.

Based in Leongatha, Education Centre Gippsland (ECG) is looking for a vibrant, flexible applicant to support and assist in a dynamic education environment. This fast expanding organisation is seeking a bright and energetic individual with first class organisational skills and initiative with a flair for customer service. You will provide high level administrative and support services to the Education and Training team. A minimum of Cert III business Administration is required and Cert IV in Training and Assessment would be highly regarded. The role provides an opportunity to further develop skills and progress in an exciting and interesting environment. Position description available on 5662 6700, sgadmin@ecg.vic.edu.au or www.ecg.vic.edu.au Email applications to sgadmin@ecg.vic.edu.au or post to Private Bag 5 Leongatha 3953. This position closes on Friday, February 11.

St Laurence O’Toole Primary School

School Administration Officer 2011 Part Time 15 hours per week Applicants for this position should demonstrate the following: • A strong commitment to Catholic Education. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Experience in financial procedures including payroll, BAS, accounts payable and electronic banking. • Sound knowledge of relevant accounting practices. • Advanced computer skills and knowledge including experience in financial programs, Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet applications. Relevant formal qualifications would be an advantage. Appointment will be made subject to successful Police and Working With Children Checks. Further information is available by contacting the school office, email or website. Written application and resumé including 2 referees to be forwarded to: The Principal, St Laurence’s School 33-35 Ogilvy Street, Leongatha 3953 5662 2192 www.stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au principal@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au Applications close: February 16, 2011

POSITION VACANT Staff Educator Registered Nurse - Division 1 Grade 4 48 hours per fortnight Gippsland Southern Health Service invites applications for the above position. The successful applicant should have the following: • Extensive clinical experience in acute and/or residential care. • Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment or an undertaking to complete this. • A post graduate education qualification (or working towards same) is desirable. • Ability to be able to communicate at all levels. • The ability to be able to plan, develop and evaluate education programs to achieve best practice. GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. All staff have access to excellent staff mentoring, education and support programs. Salary Packaging is available to all permanent staff. All applicants will be required to supply a current satisfactory police check. If you are interested in joining a supportive and progressive team, please contact the Executive Assistant, Dianna Mollica on 5667 5504 to obtain an application kit. Applicants are also encouraged to contact Neil Langstaff on 5667 5507 to discuss the employment opportunities at GSHS. Completed application kits can be forwarded by Friday, February 11, 2011 to:Neil Langstaff Director of Nursing Inpatient/Residential Care Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953

situations vacant

CUSTOMER SERVICE / OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

CHEF or 2/3 YEAR APPRENTICE CHEF

Person required to join busy business in Leongatha. Applicant must be well presented and have excellent communication skills. Computer literacy a must, with experience in MYOB an advantage, but not essential. Duties will include all aspects of office administration, customer service and light cleaning duties. Applicant must be able to work Saturday mornings on a roster system. Please apply in writing with resumé and references attached by February 11, 2011 to:

Required for busy Hotel Bistro The preferred applicant will have the ability to work well within the team. Experience in busy kitchen an advantage. All candidates must be able to work week days and weekends. Apply Mario 0439 567 909 MARIO’S BAYSIDE BISTRO SAN REMO HOTEL

Part-Time with Option of Future Full-Time Position

FULL TIME Leading builder Langford Jones requires

FRAMING, LOCK-UP & FIXING CARPENTERS South Gippsland region including Venus Bay, Inverloch, Korumburra, Leongatha and Cape Paterson. Phone Sam Langford Jones on 5672 5610 or 0419 532 704

MILKER required, plus odd farm duties, Inverloch / Wonthaggi area. Ph: 0419371980.

Office Administration Position PO Box 1189, Warragul Vic. 3820

JUNIOR LAW CLERK A full time junior position for a Law Clerk is available at Oakleys White Lawyers of Foster. The position requires well developed keyboarding and computer skills, good written and verbal communication, genuine willingness to learn and commit to a career as a Law Clerk with this firm. Duties include customer service and reception, accounts management, mail, banking, processing of legal documents and general office duties.

CASUAL GROUNDCREW Casual groundsman is required 2-3 days per week working for busy Inverloch Tree Care practice. Main duties will include operating chainsaws and wood chipper and assisting climbing Arborists with general tree works. Groundcrew will not be required to climb any trees! Driver’s licence essential. LEVEL ONE CHAINSAW TICKET PREFERRED Send resumés to: P.O. Box 203, Inverloch Vic 3996 Or email: Arborzone@dcsi.net.au

ROBYN’S private house cleaning, ironing etc. Leongatha and district area. Ph: 0447-595436.

for rent

3 BEDROOM house for rent. Central location in Leongatha, $240 pw. Ph: 0417-073312.

BOARD AVAILABLE Leongatha, private room and living area. Suit single fully employed person, $150 - $200 per week. Glenda 0418-540533.

for sale

Applications to be forwarded to: “The Office Manager” OAKLEYS WHITE 65 Main Street, Foster 3960

TRAINEE ARBORIST

Inverloch based Tree Care business is looking for a trainee Arborist. The job would involve learning the ropes in all aspects of Arboriculture.

JOINER/CABINET MAKER APPRENTICESHIP Applications are invited for an apprenticeship in our Wonthaggi Factory. We offer a high level of skilled training in the production of kitchens, staircases and all associated products. Candidates who are interested in entering this industry and have completed Year 11 need apply. Apply in writing attention to: Peter Sheerin Capeview Building Products PO Box 115, Wonthaggi 3995 Applications close on February 8, 2011

Engineering Mechanical Tradesperson Murray Goulburn is Australia’s largest dairy co-operative, processing more than 35% of Australia’s milk production into high quality, value-added products such as cheese, long-life milk and specialty milk/protein powders for the Australian and international markets. We currently have the above full time position available within the Maintenance Department at Murray Goulburn Leongatha. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following: • Ensure that essential mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment is maintained. • Maintain all mechanical and ancillary plant across the site. • Focus will be on preventative maintenance, planning and building reliability into the plant. Pre-requisites (previous skills and/or experience): • Fitting and Turning Certiﬁcate, Hydraulic Pneumatic Certiﬁcate, High Speed Packaging Equipment experience, ability to work in a team environment and good communication skills. • Welding experience desirable. This position reports to the Area Maintenance Supervisor. Shift work may be required. Wages will be as per the Murray Goulburn Co-Operative Co. Limited Reliability Agreement 2008 - 2010. Please send resume to: Heidi Greenwood, Murray Goulburn Co-Operative Private Bag 3, Leongatha VIC 3953 Email to: heidi.greenwood@mgc.com.au For more information, including the Job Description please call (03) 5662 9666. Applications close: February 11, 2011

Duties would include performing groundwork including chainsaw use, and learning to climb and work in all types of trees. This job would suit someone who is interested in trees and is capable of hard physical labour at heights.

This job would also involve 1 day per week attending Trade school. DRIVER’S LICENCE ESSENTIAL Send resumés to: P.O. Box 203, Inverloch Vic 3996 Or email: Arborzone@dcsi.net.au

FULL TIME RECEPTION ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT Day to day your duties will consist of but not be limited to: • Reporting to the Office Manager. • Provide effective, efficient and friendly Front Office support services including telephone and mail and banking functions • Customer sales and service. • Ability to work in both a team environment and independently. Initiative and a strong attention to detail are essential. • You will have knowledge in QuickBooks, to include payables, receivables; payroll along with superannuation experience is required. The successful candidate will be a reliable and trustworthy individual who takes pride in all that they do. This is a full time permanent position that will see you working 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday. If you believe you match the criteria of this role and want to join this growing company please forward your resumé to: smleongatha@gmail.com Applications close Monday, February 7, 2011

personal $ 70

personal day time special

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situations vacant

penthouse make us your 1st stop

9702 4744

7 rimfire dr. hallam

SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS & SALES

FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

167 Graham Street Wonthaggi

5672 3127

BERRIES BERRIES, pick your own at Yilleen Berry Farm, 1345 LeongathaYarragon Road, Hallston. For opening hours phone 5668-5268.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175

HAY BALES x 150, 5’x4’ rolled, good quality, no weather damage, in Buffalo. Ph: 0438-961377.

HAY - small square bales, new season’s, $8 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. Mardan - 5664-1320, 0428999691.

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for sale KELPIE PUPS, 7 weeks old, 3 male, 3 female, black and tan, $50 each. Ph: 5664-0028, 0488-640029. LOUNGE SUITE, blue leather, settee and two recliners, good condition, $950. 0429-620838. MARY MacKILLOP College girl’s uniform, fit size 14 girl. Blazer, 3 summer dresses, 3 jumpers, winter skirt, 4 white shirts, tie, sports pants, shorts, rugby top. Excellent condition, $500 lot. 5668-6286. PANASONIC electronic keyboard with stand and music books. As new, $100. 0429-620838. QS BED, blackwood with mattress, in excellent condition, $300 ONO. Ph: 5662-2578, 0408-131485.

free

FREE Pick-up and delivery in Leongatha/Meeniyan areas for MOTOR MOWERS,

CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC. Repairs and services

Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012

lost JACK RUSSELL, male, tan and white, long tail, Saturday night from Andersons Road, Leongatha. Is microchipped. 5662-3425.

used motorcycles YAMAHA YZ 250, 03, 2 stroke, EC, rec. reg. $5,500 ONO. Ph: 5664-1387.

used vehicles

SECONDHAND BRICKS Solids, cleaned and sorted, 80c each. Ph: 5662-2641.

FREE CAR REMOVAL

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662.

Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal

YAMAHA petrol motor golf cart with sides and back, plus external cover and tilt trailer with stoneguard, $2,750. 0429-620838.

All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

meetings Leongatha Football/Netball Club LADIES COMMITTEE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, February 8 at 7.30pm held at LEONGATHA GRANDSTAND COMPLEX New members most welcome

KORUMBURRA & DISTRICT DARTS ASSOCIATION INC

AGM Tuesday, February 8 7.30pm New venue: Gibbo's 1 Lauren Way, Korumburra

used vehicles

COMMODORE ‘03 wagon, dual fuel, new motor, towbar, racks, tint, CD, RWC, $9,990 ONO. SGX812. Ph: 5668-7246. FORD FESTIVA 2000, 1.3ltr 5-speed, a/c, CD, excellent cond. PZN811, $4,750 ONO. 5655-1223. FORD EXPLORER LTD 97, all extras, as is $7,000 neg., must sell. PZP886. pH: -0418-998833. FORD FESTIVA 1996, 5 spd man., ex. cond., new tyres, battery, sell with RWC and 12 mths reg. $3,700.Vin KNADB11K5R6308077. Ph: 5664-0028, 0488640029. FORD FESTIVA 2000, auto, good cond., new tyres and battery, sell with RWC and 12 mths reg. $3,700. Vin KNADB12K376395628. Ph: 5664-0028, 0488640029.

tenders

Tenders are invited by the Department of Education and Children’s Services for cleaning services at the following site, sqm area being approximate only. Tender No. No. 03/11 – Myponga Primary School (1,004 sqm) – (Code: DECS020468) Kangaroo Island Community Education – (Code: DECS020469) No. 04/11 – Kingscote Campus (4,494 sqm) No. 04/11 – Parndana Campus (2,599 sqm) No. 04/11 – Penneshaw Campus (1,581 sqm) No. 07/11 – McLaren Vale Primary School (3,204 sqm) – (Code: DECS020472) Mandatory Inspections for each site will be held between 7 February 2011 and 18 February 2011. Request for Tender documents are available for download at: www.tenders.sa.gov.au using the respective codes for each site, with inspection dates and times provided on the front page of each document. Enquiries to either: Terry Fantis Sheryl Atkinson Helka Manninen Tanaz Pochkhanawalla EDTREM011962

Jenny Milkins

NISSAN PULSAR 83 model, unregistered, good condition, RWC, OIY265, $500. Ph: 0433-033347.

PAM HERRALD

SUBARU IMPREZA RX 99, 173,000km, RWC, $9,500. Ph: 5664-1387.

MERLENE STRATTON

used machinery FOR SALE

KEENAN CLASSIC 200 MIXER WITH SCALES STORED UNDER COVER $35,000 Contact Bill Wyndham & Co Real Estate Pty Ltd 169 Main Street Bairnsdale, Vic. 3875 Phone: 03 5153 0533 Bruce Ellett: 0429 324 733 GREY FERGUSON tractor, petrol, $3,000. Ph: 56688160.

garage sales

Garage Sale 7 Brendan Street MEENIYAN Start 8am - 1pm Saturday, February 5

Various household & electrical items NO EARLY BIRDS

GARAGE SALE

55 Sages & Logan’s Rd

RUBY (5.4km from Leongatha McDonalds towards Korumburra, turn LEFT off SG Highway)

Saturday, February 5 8am to 12.00 House sold so various household items for sale

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HOLDEN ASTRA wagon, silver/grey, 2005, reg. UBW716, RWC, full service history, 126,000km. Excellent condition, reliable, economical, perfect first car. Genuine reason for sale. $14,500. Ph: 56686286.

$25 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $31.90)

All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

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engagements FRY - HOSKIN Emily and Gary, together with their parents John and Julie of Walkerville S.A. and Graham and Sue of Fish Creek, are thrilled to announce their engagement. Love and best wishes to them both. POLLARD - OLM Congratulations Carmen and Darren on your engagement on the 25.12.10. We wish you many years of love and happiness together.

births AUMANN (Walker) - Proud parents Chad and Bianca welcome with love Tate Maxwell, a little brother for Finn, on Friday, January 14 at the Bairnsdale Hospital. Another grandson for Nole and Nancy Walker, Leongatha. KINNISH (Gavranic) To Mary and Ross a beautiful little boy, William Anthony, 2.8kgs, born at Royal Women’s Hospital. Congratulations and lots of love from grandparents Mary Ann and Ian Kinnish. PETERSON (Kemper) - To Tanya and Ken a son, Riley John Laurence, 8lb 8oz at Frankston Hospital on 23/1/2011. A little brother for Emily. A big welcome from the Kemper family.

in memoriam BEYER - Corry. 17.08.1930 - 30.01.2006 NICHOLAS - Gwen. 28.08.1934 - 30.01.2009 Forever in our hearts. Marilyn, Ronnie (dec.), Alex and Jake. xxx BROOKS - Eva Doreen. 5.1.1915 to 31.1.2010 Dear Mum, your treasured memories will live in our hearts forever. Miss you heaps. Loved Mother, Nanna and Little Nanna to Annette, Ray and family.

deaths

in memoriam HARRIS - Lynette. 1.2.2010 A year has passed. Always in our hearts. Our memories will be kept forever - John, Gary, Craig and families.

message of hope THE wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3:17.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

deaths DAVIS - Colleen Rhonda. 15.01.1954 - 26.01.2011 Passed away peacefully at Foster Hospital. Late of Waratah North. Dearly loved Mum of Sam and Tim. Loved and always remembered. DEBENHAM Christopher.

David

07.05.1930 - 26.01.2011 Beloved husband of Ann. Loved father and father-inlaw of Ian and Marigold, Sally and Matthew, Peter and Angela, Christopher (dec.), Andrew and Bronwyn. Dearly loved Pop of his grandchildren Tom, Andrew, Lucinda, Tim, Felicity, Anna, Hugh and Annabel.

funerals DAVIS - The Funeral Service (Prayers) for the late Colleen Rhonda Davis will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fish Creek on Friday, February 4, 2011 commencing at 10.30am. Private Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the South Gippsland Hospital, Foster. Envelopes will be available at the service.

DEBENHAM - A memorial service to celebrate the life of David Christopher Debenham will be held at The Church of The Ascension, 6 The Crescent, Inverloch on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 1.30pm. Harold Milkins Milkins Funerals Wonthaggi 5672-3123

deaths

• 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Marker Pen • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $39 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classiﬁeds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement LEONGATHA, 19 Jeffrey Street, Saturday, February 5, 8am start. 33 TURNER STREET, Saturday, February 5, 8am - midday. Furniture, 4WD parts.

WITH CARE & DIGNITY WE RESPECTFULLY SERVE THE DISTRICTS OF: LEONGATHA / KORUMBURRA Paul and Margaret Beck

5662 2717

FOSTER Paul and Margaret Beck

5662 2717

WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH Ray and Maree Anderson

5672 1074

PHILLIP ISLAND Ray and Maree Anderson

5952 5171

MEMBERS OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Small grants now available NOT-for-profit organisations in Gippsland may be eligible for a grant under the Small Grants for Rural Communities Program being offered by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR). The Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan is encouraging locals to take advantage of the grants program which benefits people in remote communities during 2011. “Grants of up to $5000 will be available to small rural and regional not-for-profit organisations that have projects and activities that aid the sustainability of their community,” Mr Ryan said. “Applications from communities with a population of less than 10,000 people will receive priority and I encourage those living in towns such as Yarram, Leongatha, Korumburra, Foster and Rosedale to apply.” Currently applications that support the following areas will be given preference: • community infrastructure; • community development involving disadvantaged children or young people; • resettlement of immigrants in rural Australia; and • drought affected areas (Exceptional Circumstances declared). Applications close Thursday, March 31 and application forms, guidelines and further information can be obtained via the FRRR website http://www. frrr.org.au or by calling the FRRR hotline on 1800 170 020 (free call).

GCL Under 16s and Under 14s UNDER 16s for LDCA February 6 Outtrim Ground 10am start v West Gippsland. Players to be at ground by 9.30am. If unavailable please contact Geoff Wyatt 5659 8225 by Thursday night. Thomas Wyatt (OMK), Jake Cochrane (OMK), Eli Richards (Phillip Island), Michael Manteit (Phillip Island), Cam Harris (MDU), Keanu Miller (Korumburra), Jacob Dakin (Kilcunda/ Bass), Ben Foon (Miners) Matt Borschman (Town), Jai Prain (Foster)Jack Flanders (Fish Creek), Max Francis (Phillip Island), Paul Pattison (Korumburra), Jake Burge (Town). Emergencies Royston McGavan (Imperials), Nathan Allen (Korumburra). Under 14s for LDCA v West Gippsland 6th February Inverloch Rec Reserve 10am start v West Gippsland. Players to be at ground by 9am. If unavailable please contact Jim Dalmau email or G. Wyatt 5659 8225.

Jakeb Thomas (captain) (Workmens), Daniel Turton (vice captain (Workmens), Jye Dalmau (Inverloch), Max Homer (Miners), James Honeysett (Miners), Bailey Condoluci (Korumburra), Pierre Dunlevie (Korumburra), Lachlan Moore (Town), Ryan Prain (Foster), Ryan McGannon (Fish Creek), Blake Moscript (Koonwarra RSL), Brayden Pickersgill (Koonwarra RSL), Jack Ginnane (Imperials), Lachlan Wright (Imperials).

Central Gippsland Cricket TRU Energy Yallourn Cup Mirboo North 5/95 v Newborough Bulldogs 154 CGCA 2nd Grade: Mirboo North 7/154 (B. Heath 63, D. Woodall 31*) d Willow Grove 137 (D. Woodall 3/22, A. Matthews 3/23). CGCA 3rd Grade: Mirboo North 3/126 d Trafalgar 87.

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• WONTHAGGI TABLE TENNIS

End of season presentation THERE was a big crowd at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association presentation night recently for the end of the 2010 season. The association’s talented young players dominated the presentations but gave tribute to older players who have encouraged and supported them to reach a high standard. President of the association, Bruce Harmer commented on the success of four young players in the recent Victorian Schoolgirls Championships. In a strong ﬁeld of schools across Victoria they reached the ﬁnals at

the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre and their runner-up medals were well deserved. The girls were Tanya Milnes, Brittney Taylor, Ellen McIntosh and Rochelle Savrimoothoo. Bruce also congratulated Dean Snelling, Jarrod Donohue, Tanya Milnes, Brittney Taylor and Daniel Chetland on their inclusion in the Gippsland Academy of Sport program this year. A Grade player Justin Licis thanked committee members and junior coach Bruce Harmer for the hard work they had put in to make the season so successful.

A Reserve: youngster Jarrod Donohue won the A Reserve prize.

B Grade: trophy winners are from left, back: Ed Beischer, and Heitor Hilberto. Front: Ben Beischer, Micah Condron, Freddy Mariajoseph, Harrison Burns and Jesse Condron.

B Grade: leading player Daniel Chetland.

B Grade: leading players were Brittney Taylor and Tanya Milnes.

A Grade: Justin Licis was the best A Grade player for the season.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

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Westernport Bay THE moon last week did the trick again, with good reports coming in about the numbers of gummy sharks being taken around the bay, while the greys weren’t big, 5kg to 8kg is still a good size. The pick of the spots seemed to be Elizabeth Island and the western channel near buoys seven and eight. Not a lot of action on the snapper front at the moment, with most fish caught being undersized. A couple of reds between 1kg and 2kg taken in the deeper water in front of Cowes and out from Rhyll. King George whiting reports slowed over the last week, however some good fish over 40cm were still taken on the Tortoise Head in Gardiner’s Channel. Smaller fish have been landed in Dickies Bay, Coronet Bay, Middle Spit and the shallows behind Corinella. A ‘well done boys’ must go to Shaun and his mates from Drouin. They braved the elements two Saturdays ago and landed two makos and 20 terrific flathead drifting close offshore around Cape Woolamai. The best of the makos came in at 58kg. On the way out the boys managed 12 salmon as they approached Newhaven. The flat-

head fillets they dropped off on their way home went down well with a cold beer. Thanks boys. Not a lot to report from the jetties this week. Some squid at San Remo and Ventnor beach, trevally and salmon on the run-in tide at Newhaven, few small flathead and trevally at Corinella and mullet at Grantville. Get out the waders, garfish around San Remo bridge and Reef Island area off Coronet Bay.

Around the coast Wednesday last week saw standing room only at Kilcunda, with a great run of salmon up to 1kg. Williamson’s Beach is still ﬁshing well for salmon, with the occasional ﬂathead thrown in. Gummy shark are still making an appearance after dusk.

Good reports from Maher’s Landing with mullet, flathead and whiting taken by land and boat fishos. Fishnutt and Nifty landed 18 fish between them on Thursday morning in just over two hours. At the entrance land-based fishos reported trevally, flathead, salmon and whiting in good numbers.

Flat Rocks Offshore reports of big ﬂathead, gummys and some good quality whiting putting smiles on faces, while the land-based ﬁshermen are still getting some good whiting and trevally.

Shallow Inlet Good reports of sweep mixed in with ﬂathead and gummys offshore when the wind has let the ﬁshos out.

Cape Paterson

Woodside Beach

Land-based fishos were getting small bags of salmon last week. Not big fish but still a few around 1kg. Offshore reports were much better, with flathead up to 2kg and some sharks between 30kg and 40kg in good numbers.

A big thank you to Graham and Les from Ballarat who sent me some photos of the 13 salmon they took on Australia Day, ﬁshing with bluebait. From sun-up the guys had a great day with the ﬁsh ranging from 31cm up to 46cm. Graham had never caught a torpedo before and swears he will be back.

Inverloch The hot spot for whiting last week was in the area of Stevie’s Gutter about one hour either side of low tide.

Metung Peeled prawns and pipis seem to be doing the trick all around the

area at the moment, with bream, whiting and ﬂathead all reported from various spots.

Lakes Entrance The fish still seem to be circling Rigby Island at the moment, with flathead, salmon and whiting making up most bags. The jetties are still fishing well for trevally. With a new State Government in place and Parliament about to resume I was asked about what the average man can do to improve the lot for fishos. Write a letter, send an email, make a phone call or write to the editor of your favourite newspaper. Don’t sit back and wait for someone else to do it. Make a noise. With so many promises made and yet to be broken, it is the voice of the people that can get things done. Remember the Lang Lang jetty removed with a promise to be replaced by a fishing platform (yet to be built). Don’t let it happen again. Facilities are poor enough at the moment with overcrowding at ramps and on jetties not making things any easier for all of us. Stay safe and good fishing to you all. If you have a report or a question, call Fishnutt on 0409 865 843.

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Allambee Mirboo and District tennis ATMOSPHERIC conditions weren’t to Hallston’s liking at Koonwarra on Saturday.

The score wasn’t in their favour either. Tony had a day out, Hallston ladies were all ﬁll-ins this week. Well done for making a game of it. Leongatha North had a good win over Leongatha who are second on the ladder, There are only three games left so Leongatha North will have to play well to take second place from Leongatha. In A Reserve, Baromi were winners over Outtrim and second place is not far away for Baromi. Next week’s match will decide it for now. Both teams have chances in the last three matches. Korumburra and Mardan had a good match. Only three games difference in the men’s and ladies’ sets in favour of Korumburra. Mardan won two of the mixed sets but

the third went to Korumburra, and the win by two games. Berrys Creek and Leongatha had the match of the season, three 7/5 sets and three tie-breakers. Berrys Creek were on the best end of these sets and the match ended up level on games, Berrys Creek winning by a set. In B Grade, Koony won well against Hallston and kept second spot. Korumburra won the men’s sets and the ladies from Blue did well to win two sets. Korumburra won the match by 13 games. Red won by two games over Foster, a close game again. Outtrim were winners against Young Ones. Young Ones are ﬁfth on the ladder but it would seem the gap is too much to make up in three matches.

Results A Grade: Leongatha North 7.65, Leongatha 2.43; Koonwarra 7.69,

Hallston 2.36. A Reserve: Baromi 8.52, Outtrim 1.24; Korumburra 5.44, Mardan 4.42; Berrys Creek 5.49, Leongatha 4.49; Koonwarra bye. B Grade: Outtrim 6.46, Young Ones 3.30; Mardan Red 6.44, Foster 3.42; Korumburra 6.45, Mardan Blue 3.32; Koonwarra 7.49, Hallston 2.21; Baromi - bye.

Ladders A Grade Koonwarra ......................... 111.5 Leongatha ...........................82.0 Leongatha North .................76.5 Hallston ...............................58.0 A Reserve Leongatha .........................124.5 Koonwarra ...........................93.5 Baromi ..................................92.0 Berrys Creek........................74.0 Korumburra ...........................68.0 Mardan ..................................65.5 Outtrim ..................................60.0 B Grade Mardan Red....................... 117.5 Koonwarra .........................101.0 Foster....................................95.0 Outtrim ................................91.5 Young Ones ...........................75.5 Baromi...................................74.5 Hallston .................................73.0 Korumburra ...........................60.0 Mardan Blue..........................48.5

Meeniyan Golf Club AUSTRALIA Day saw 40 players take part in the Meeniyan Golf Club’s Flood Relief Fundraising Day. With the distinctive and pleasing aroma of a barbecue lunch being cooked by Graham Hoskin and Tony Hamilton, everyone enjoyed their day. Special thanks to the wonderful donations made to the club for the day, Paul the Pie Man Inverloch, Inverloch Quality Meats, Rod Spokes Leongatha, Craig Young Mirboo North, Foster

Newsagent, Foster Foodworks, Foster Chemist and Aherns Fruit Market Foster. The ladies winner was Grace Benson with 41 points, with Fay Smallman runner-up with 38 points. The men’s winner was Chris Buckland with 40 points on a countback from Ian Warman also on 40 points. The club thanks everyone who has made a donation to the ﬂood relief effort, there are still a couple of rafﬂes to go and so far the amount raised is fantastic.

Great day for it: Marg Roe and Heather McCaughan enjoy a game at Meeniyan.

South Gippsland Bridge Club

MEENIYAN – Monday evening: 1st Brian and Sally Hoskins, 2nd Susan Rufﬁn, Faye Rowlands, 3rd Margaret Munro, Ellie McIntyre, 4th Bluey Aeschlimann and John Cocking. Tarwin Lower – Tuesday North/South: 1st Jack Kuiper, John Sutton, 2nd Barbara Axten, Margaret Munro, 3rd Colin Cameron and Kathryn Smith. East/West: 1st John Sullivan, Alan

Tight game: Fish Creek’s Fraser Stefani and Ekala Moore, and Leongatha’s James Ryan and Madi Wright fought out the closest set in their junior C Grade match on Saturday morning. Fish Creek came out on top six games to ﬁve in this set, but Leongatha won the day three sets to one.

Return for cyclists THE changeable weather and Christmas holidays have been major interruptions to the current track season so that Friday night was the ﬁrst racing for around six weeks and even then we only managed to get two starters. However, the riders showed they had both grown and increased in strength over the break. The riders were given a one lap time trial to see what their current condition was like and Alex Bennet recorded a best time by over two

seconds whilst Matt Dudley recorded his second best time so that for little training both had legs in good condition. This was followed up with a one lap handicap. Again Alex Bennet showed he was pedalling well as he just managed to get to the line before a ﬂying Matt Dudley. With no great opportunity for races the riders were given another ride against the clock. This time a 1600m ride which is a precursor to riding 2000m pursuit events. Both have now recorded a time

for future reference. Over the weekend Thomas McFarlane was competing in the State Track titles. This meant that Thomas did not attend Friday night racing as he wanted to be at his best for the titles. Training will again be on at 6pm of a Wednesday night. Any young boy or girl who may have scored a bike from Santa and who is keen to try their hand at cycling is welcome to come to the training sessions. The club can help with their bike position and introduce them to racing.

Friendly competition: Eddy Poole, Max Wood, John Hassett and Doug Clemanns teed up while taking in the view of the Woorayl Golf Club.

Johnston, 2nd Maureen Stiles, Vivienne Westaway, 3rd Frank Arndt and Clive Hope. Inverloch – Friday North/South: 1st Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour, 2nd Colin Manley, Dina Drury, 3rd Faye Rowlands and Pat West. East/West: 1st Richard Poole, Ann Dujela, 2nd John Sullivan, Alan Johnston, 3rd John Farr, Trish Stewart-Uden.

Meeniyan basketball Results - 25.1.11

Men: Goatriders 63 (J. Harding 30) d Salt Shakers 31 (T. Allott 21); Shake N Bake 57 (M. Malloy 17) d R & R 43 (A. Zuidema 20); Chocos won on forfeit to Amberﬂuids. Women: Test Tubes

33 (K. Berryman 7) d Hogs 14 (D. Jones 6); Ninidengletaz 33 (K. Schelling 16) d Mixtures 16 (N. McEwen 4).

Ladders at 26.1.11 Men Shake N Bake.............144.94 21 Goatriders ..................139.02 18

Amberﬂuids .................90.79 R & R ......................... 111.97 Young Guns...................96.54 Chocos...........................61.94 Salt Shaker ....................54.60 Women Hogs ............................201.43 Test Tubes...................194.69 Ninidengletaz ...............71.32 Mixtures .......................30.91

18 15 15 9 7 22 19 9 9

Great weather: Roy Fisher, Otto Vandervorm, Bo Fiek and Ted Jackson had a nice day relaxing at Woorayl.

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Leongatha A GOOD ﬁeld of 84 allowed for four grades. A Grade went to power-hitting Russell Williams who scored 39 points off a 12 handicap. Visitor R. Wedlock enjoyed the local conditions, winning B Grade on 42 points. Another 42 point score helped Noel Johnson (25) to take C Grade and Col Gambetta (34) showed he is on the comeback trail by winning D Grade with 37 points. Pro-pin winner was Tim McCarthy and Kevin Castwood won nearest the pin. Players to win down the line balls: R. McRobert, S. Chisholm 38; R. Martin, B. Attwood, J. Duscher, B. Hughes 37; P. Rayson, C. Leaver, N. Gillin, R. Chaplin, N. Lafferty 36; K. Wardle, G. Burt, H. Sedelies, G. McRitchie 35; I. Barlow, T. McCarthy, N. Savino, T. Jans 34.

Tuesday Peter Walsh is rarely off line and his steady golf earned him the A Grade prize after ﬁnishing with 39 points. Tim McCarthy had the best score of the day, 41 points to win B Grade and Jim Arnott got home in C Grade scoring 39. John King and Frank Smedley were nearest the pin winners. Ball winners: J. French 39, T. Moss, P. Hobson, A. Clemann 38; N. Gillin, D. Clemann, T. Bruinewoud, A. Hawkins 37; F. Smedley, J. Lowell, M. Edwards, G. Hines 36; C. Manley, D. Wilie 35.

Wednesday An unusual week with an extra comp on Australia Day. Winner of A Grade was Mark Lafferty who has rejoined the club recently. Mark played off 10 and had an excellent 39 points, a great effort. Steve Miller went berserk, his massive 45 points leaving everyone else far behind. Naturally Steve was the winner of B Grade. Nearest the pin went to Michael Thomas. Ball winners: M. Davies 41, B. Day, R. Thomas, G. Marsham 38; R. Brown, R. Chaplin, F. Gill 37; T. Goldie 36, M. Thomas, P. Rayson 35.

Thursday President Chris Leaver is seeing his handicap plummet as a result of great recent form. Chris is down to 16 and won A Grade with 39 points. Jack Curtis had a day out, scoring 43 points to be the day’s high scorer in winning B Grade, and Peter Hobson won C Grade with a very good 41. John Eabry and Rob Thurston were nearest the pin winners. Down the line balls: C. Manley 41, J. Duscher 40, D. Malone, T. Steer 39; M. Williams 38, F. Debono, J. King, J. Lowell 37; N. Gillin, A. Adcock, A. Edney, P. Hartigan 36; M. Street 35. Midweek events are now all back to shotgun starts at 9am. Saturday’s event is monthly medal followed on Sunday by the Valentine’s 4BBB mixed event.

Mirboo North

AN Australia Day mixed Canadian foursome stableford overﬂow event was held on Wednesday, January 26 with 39 starters and the CCR was 70.

A Grade was won by Ray Matthews (7) and Maree Thompson (18), 7393/8-625/8; runners-up Tom Traill (9) and Sue Traill (23) 77-12-65. B Grade winners were Gordon Graeme (16) and Wendy Gervasi (26), 84-15¾-68¼; runnersup Graham Geisler (6) and Hannah Geisler (36), 85-15¾-69¼. Down the line balls: Rick Scurlock (9) and Annie Chapman (43), 90-19½-70½; Jim Kidd (12) and Dot Kidd (22), 81-12¾-68¼. Nearest the pin: 4th Joe Taylor and Alix Williams, 6th Ross Chapman and Dot Kidd, 13th Tom Traill and Maree Thompson, 16th Ron McGill and Wendy Gervasi. Pro pin stableford overﬂow winner was Connor Williams (21) 41 points.

Thursday, January 27 On Thursday stableford was played with 24 starters and the CCR was 69. A Grade winner was Gary Shandley (31) 45. Down the line: Joe Taylor (16) 42, Noel Fox (17) 42, Barb Stimson (29) 44. Birdies: Graham Watson 6th, Gary Shandley 6th and 16th.

Saturday, January 29 Stableford was played on Saturday with 33 starters and the CCR 69. The A Grade winner was Wayne Reynolds (13) 40 pts. B Grade winner was Nigel Bracecamp (20) 44 pts. Down the line: Peter Sanderson (21) 43 pts, Max Fletcher (22) 41, Garry Shandley (30) 40 and Noel Fox (16) 39 pts. Nearest the pin: 4th Ron Funnell, 13th Terry Bradshaw, 16th Mark Heiberg. Pro pin Jeff Hughes, 2nd shot 1st Russell Pentland. Birdies: Mark Heiberg (16), Peter Draper (16), Terry Bradshaw (6), Terry Bradshaw (13).

Practice makes perfect: Bruce Challis, John Hickey and Pat Wallace of the Woorayl Golf Club aim for the hole.

Meeniyan men Woorayl action aplenty Tuesday

THE winner of Tuesday’s single stableford day was A. Scholte with 43 points. Down the line balls went to C. Buckland 41 pts and W. Richards 40 pts. Fourball winners were A. Scholte and M. Olden with 49 pts. Best nine was G. Zerbe with 20 pts on countback.Nearest the pin was D. Gregg.

Thursday The winner of Thursday’s single stableford was M. Fowkes with 40 points. Balls went to C. Buckland 38 pts and H. Richards 38 pts. Best nine went to F. Peile with 22 pts. Nearest the pin was again not won.

Saturday Saturday was our annual Cheltenham day challenge in Melbourne so the numbers were a bit down on normal and as a result there was only the one grade and the sponsor for the day was Craig Buckland. The winner was R. Hannay with 39 points. Runnerup was P. Riddle with 37 points. Down the line balls went to C. Graeme 36 pts, L. Inglis 36, C. Buckland 36, D. Gregg 35, C. Stewart 35 and W. Reilly 34. Nearest the pin: 8th R. Hannay, 14th P. Riddle. As for the boys who ventured to Cheltenham it was not such a good day as they got comprehensively smashed by Cheltenham with their best 10 scores registering a healthy +26 while we could only manage a meagre -23. Hope the bus trip home was better than the golf guys, and better luck next year.

Players keen to compete WE hope everyone has enjoyed the Christmas - New Year break. Leongatha members have been busy going to tournaments. Sandra Birch was runner-up but Maryann Kinnish won her section and also the lucky number. On Australia Day Maryann won at Morwell and once again won the lucky number. Saturday play starts at 10am. Anybody who would like to come along would be made welcome. Our lawns are now playing so well we are capable of inviting other organisations for fun evenings.

Winner: Maryann Kinnish shows Trevor White her winning style.

ON Wednesday (Australia Day), we held a mixed fourball, again kindly sponsored by Lois and Graham Young. The winners on a countback were Trent Walters and Marg Higgins who teamed up on the day. They won from Brian and Shirley Thomas. Balls went to R. Thomas (a visitor) / E. McBride, P. and L. Lancaster, S. Wakeﬁeld / T. Ryan, and two more visitors Ray and Sue Williams. The men’s nearest the pins went to B. Thomas (8th) and T. Walters (17th). The ladies nearest the pins were won by L. Young (8th). She also birdied it and S. Williams (17th). Our Thursday bar voucher went to Tim Burgess with 43 points. He’ll be back at school soon. Balls were won by E. Poole and B. Challis, whilst the nearest the pin on the 17th went to Bo Fiek.

Our chicken run winners on Thursday were R. Beilby and B. Johnson with a ball going to J. Hickey. We finished our golfing week with the January medal with A Grade going to Paul Carter with a 68 net. B Grade and winner of the medal was Peter Burgess with a great net 63. C Grade went to Don Perrett with 66 net. Ball winners were P. Hayman, E. Poole, T. Burgess, J. Redmond, J. Collins, Gary Young, J. Hickey, N. McKenzie, L. Wakefield, A. Clemann and A. Hills. The nearest the pins went to P. Hayman (8th) and P. Challis (17th). The ladies winner with 42 points was Shirl Thomas. Balls went to T. Scoble and P. Lancaster. Again, no lady won the nearest the pin on the 8th hole but Thel Scoble took the prize on the 17th. Next week we will play a stableford event sponsored by Bairs Hotel. It will also be the final round of our summer trophies.

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Inverloch ladies

All pennant teams ﬁnished on a high note last Tuesday with a win each. First division won by 19 shots against Port Welshpool. Second division won by 41 shots against Loch and third division won by 20 shots against San Remo. All divisions played at home. Australia Day was celebrated by a day of mixed bowls. Thirty people attended. Winners of the day were Carol Waters, Bonnie Campbell and

Ron Rees. Runners-up were Sue Nation, Brian Growse and Jack Miller. Joy Hargreaves provided the afternoon tea with hot dogs and mufﬁns. Tournament day Friday, January 28, 24 teams participated on a ﬁne and sunny day. Winners were Shirley Cook, Veronia Muir, Shirley Phillipson and Carol Hughes from Inverloch. Runners-up were Marilyn Forest, Ivy Shepard, Gloria Caile and B. Bartlett from Phillip Island.

Best last game winners were Iris Donogue, Joan Burns, L. Anderson and Pam Wintrup from Wonthaggi. Ditch to ditch prizes went to Jan Chipperﬁeld, San Remo, Latna McLaine, Pt Welshpool, Mavis Credge, Tarwin Lower and Diane Barlow, Phillip Island. Social bowls on Wednesday February 2 will commence at 10.30am. The following Wednesday February 9 is nominated triples. There will be a dinner on Friday, February 4.

Fish Creek ladies WE were very happy, after a dismal season of pennant, to have a win on our ﬁnal day. The match was played with good humour on both sides, neither being under any pressure to succeed. Many thanks to Audrey, Marilyn and Rob Staley who replaced members who were unable to play. A reminder to everyone that our next meeting is Wednesday, February 9 at 10.30am and our Ladies’ Invitation Day

Korumburra parlor bowls

Straight line: Leongatha’s Alan Brown took aim during a bowls match between Leongatha and Toora.

Korumburra

WITH the ladies playing their last round of home and away for season 2010/11, there was mixed results for the teams, but overall the results were in the negative. Division 2 ladies went down by two shots with Jan McLaren’s team of Kath Furness, Judy Baker and Shirley Martin’s eight shot win with Mavis Cridge’s team our best result against Tarwin Lower although the side’s loss on the day did not affect their first place on the ladder. The Division 3 ladies played Leongatha on their home turf, with Marj Williams’ team of Mary Wrench, Mae Harris, Carole Field’s two shot win against Pat Flemming’s team our best result, but not enough to take the day’s points. Best wishes to our Division 2 girls who are playing in the first semi against Wonthaggi at Inverloch. With the men’s affiliated day fours on Wednesday, there were no bowls Wednesday for the ladies. With 20 teams entered in the Australia Day’s fours, a most enjoyable day was had by all. The club thanks the ladies in the kitchen, the bar staff, and the members who manned the scoreboard. Special thanks to Ross Chapman Cartage, who sponsored the day in memory of our former members Les and Jessie Chapman. After three games, the winners were BLG the men’s team from Mirboo North of Barrie Fraser, Phil Stimson, Ray Czempinski and Joe Pinneri with 14

shots. The runners-up with three wins plus 24 were the visiting Pakenham team of Norm Buckley, Lois Mashado and Kerry and Keith Lewis. The winners were the Inverloch team of Mick Coram, Rolf Haugen, Graham Pope and Michael Raman with three wins and 40 shots. Many clubs have had their teams entered in this event for over 45 years. The team sponsored by Rob Cosson, have a family dynasty as members. The Australia Day medals were presented to the winners by Kayleen and Joel Chapman, also on behalf of the Chapman family a perpetual shield to the club. Thursday was another very busy day for members with the afﬁliated pairs, with 24 teams of visitors and locals taking part. The club thanks all who helped in any way to make the day the success it was. Special thanks to Doug White of the Austral Hotel for their sponsorship. With six three game winners at day’s end, BLG went to the men’s team from Warragul, with 12 shots Terry Dawes and Bill Clapper. Runners-up for the day with 29 shots were Keith Button and Glen Fields. The winners with 65 shots were John Fisher and Ron Hutton. Our twilight bowls had a very small roll-up, but a very happy crew. After two games, the winners were Wendy and Bruce Anderson. It was great to see Wendy back on the green after a bout of ill health. Saturday’s pennant was played in excellent conditions with Division

3 home, Division 1 and 4 at Inverloch. The results were varied for the men. Division 1 met their match against Division leaders, Inverloch. Our best result was Rob Snook’s team of Ron Williams, Ross Besley, Ken Cecil who had a six shot win against Ron Lawson’s team. Division 3 were home to Division 3 leaders Tarwin Lower, with the Tarwin team taking the points comprehensively. Division 4 at Inverloch had all three teams winning, with Ray Saunders’ team of Keith March, Jeff Coulson and Alan Cherrett who had a 16 shot win against Kevin McIntosh’s team our best card. Men’s pennant this Saturday has Korumburra home to Mirboo North, Division 3 at Phillip Island, and Division 4 home to San Remo. Then on February 12 the start of the ﬁnals. Sunday was the last day of the club’s men’s tournament, with a mixed fours day. The club thanks the Hartley Wells family for their sponsorship of this day over many years, and Burra Hardware for their assistance to the club’s tournament. After three games the winners were BLG Keith March, Judith Nicholls, Jenny and John McVeigh, with eight shots. Runnersup on the day were Peter and Margaret Goad and Margaret and George Hams with 11 shots. Winners with 32 shots were Glen and Carole Fields and Bev and Keith Button.

A WARM welcome for season 2011 to all Korumburra parlor and guest bowlers. The first week of competition bowls involved two close games whilst the third, the replay of last year’s grand final, was very onesided. Arc Gammaldi’s Battlers showed great accuracy throughout the entire game. Pretenders struggled with consistency as they usually do at the start of the season. The results for all three games were; Battlers 24 d Pretenders 13, VRI 24 d The Burra 21 and Kookaburras 24 d Sicilians 22. Congratulations to Kookaburras’ new skipper, Joe Occhipinti who had a win in his first game. Social bias bowls began on Monday, January 24 at the Outtrim hall. Sixteen bowlers enjoyed the first night, with Lee Armstrong’s team of George Bentley, Ashley Van Duffelen and Laurie Wyhoon taking the night’s honours with three wins. Kristian, Sandra and Alanna Harland joined the bowling for the evening. Korumburra Parlor Bowls stalwart and life member, Ian Nicholas, quietly announced his retirement from the club at its AGM. Members express their appreciation and thanks to Ian for his friendship, support, guidance and competitive spirit.

is on Friday, February 11. This will be a very busy week for our catering committee as Friday is quickly followed by Sunday February 13, which is also a catered day for the men’s fours. Maybe we could look at having these two events further apart in future. February is an easy month, with only two or three invitation days to cover; a very good chance to play our ladies pairs and get them out of the way. Make the best of the easy month because March is very busy.

Leongatha ON Tuesday, January 25 our Division 3 ladies were at home to Korumburra and came out winners by just eight shots. Division 2 ladies were also at home to Phillip Island but no results have been recorded in the club’s records. This is the end of the ladies’ home and away pennant and we now go into the semi finals on February 1 with 1v2 and 3v4. On Wednesday, January 26 a number of our club members played an Australia Day social pairs and the winners were G. Drury (s) and Bev Watt on two wins plus 21. The team of N. Carnell (s) and Ollie Crouch were the runners-up with two wins plus 11. Sponsors for the day were Stewarts Tyre Service and the club sincerely thanks them for their valued support. Tuesday, January 25 saw the start of the new year’s business bowls series, again with a very good number of entries. Winners on the first night were Edney’s, Leongatha RSL, The Shed, McDonald & Roberts, Shire 2, The Traders, Murphys A, with Shire 3, A.W. Smith, Retravision, The Chalkies and NAB. Round two on Tuesday, February 1 should see some great battles that will no doubt bring changes to the ladder. Friday, January 28 saw the affiliated monthly triples in action and the results were as follows: Winners with four wins plus 48 the team of L. Turner (s), B. Turner and B. Davidson while the runners-up

were A. Spooner (s), I. Griffith and Glenda Trotman with four wins plus 26. Best last game went to the team of G. Johnson (s), T. Wrigley and R. McGannon on plus 15. The winners of the John O’Connor Wines was .... yes, you guessed it, the team ably led by that man himself Ian Todd. Thanks again to John for his contribution of wines for the monthly affiliated triples. Saturday, January 29 only the Division 1 team away to Lang Lang came away winners 81 to 69. Division 2 at home to Toora lost 44 to Toora 70 and Division 4 met the full fury of Phillip Island at the Island, losing 55 to the Island 88. The last round next Saturday of men’s pennant, February 5, sees Division 1 at home to Inverloch, Division 2 to visit Inverloch Blue and Division 4 also at home to Inverloch. Reminders: Sunday, March 20 Regent Caravans affiliated triples tournament and on Saturday, April 16 the Regent Caravans affiliated fours tournament. This Friday night will see the club’s next Kitty Club tea night. Also March 4 will see the ladies triples tournament in action and on March 13 the Margaret Wallace mixed triples tournament. Until the next report, good bowling - Jackhigh.

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SGDLBA pennant Results - Round 14 January 25 DIVISION 1 Phillip Island 82 (21 shots) d Lang Lang 61 (P. Francis 25 d J. Prowd 23, P. Davis 31 d J. Dowson 18, R. James 26 d D. Motton 20). Wonthaggi 65 (4 shots) d San Remo 61 (I. Donohue 26 d C. Thorn 19, J. Clarkson 18 drew K. Hale 18, K. Simpson 21 lt S. Carvosso 24). Foster 98 (47 shots) d Meeniyan 51 (L. Vignocchi 34 d L. Hanks 17, R. Richardson 29 d M. Pearson 18, M. Climas 35 d A. Van Wamel 16). Inverloch 78 (19 shots) d Port Welshpool 59 (A. Tschiderer 25 d L. McLaine 21, I. Sheppard 34 d A. Collins 14, S. Cook 19 lt M. McDonald 24). DIVISION 2 Inverloch 92 (41 shots) d Loch 51 (N. Martin 33 d J. Miller 14, J. Bateman 31 d V. Kennedy 12, D. Gilﬁllan 28 d G. Garry 25). Tarwin 76 (2 shots) d Korumburra 74 (H. Twite 26 d B. Button 23, D. Barnes 30 d J. McVeigh 23, M. Cridge 20 lt J. McLaren 28).

Fish Creek 70 (16 shots) d Corinella 54 (F. McKenzie 27 d E. Johnston 17, P. Hazeltine 26 d M. Dillon 20, L. Harper 17 drew T. Durbridge 17). Phillip Island 71 (5 shots) d Leongatha 66 (A. Green 33 d T. McCormack 13, J. Boyce 20 lt E. McIntyre 22, W. Braun 18 lt F. Turner 31). Wonthaggi - bye (1 pt). DIVISION 3 Wonthaggi 53 (11 shots) d Toora 42 (V. Grifﬁth 26 d K. Barwick 15, D. Yarley 27 drew B. Curram 27). Inverloch 53 (20 shots) d San Remo 33 (J. Arnold 29 d B. De Rooy 9, V. Muir 24 drew M. Bates 24). Leongatha 45 (8 shots) d Korumburra 37 (G. Emmerson 27 d N. Gilbert 17, P. Fleming 18 lt M. Williams 20). Phillip Island 59 (16 shots) d Foster 43 (D. Coleman 38 d M. Freeman 10, E. Stephenson 21 lt E. Dudﬁeld 33). Meeniyan 49 (6 shots) d Tarwin 43 (J. Cocking 29 d J. Stafferton 17, G.

Loch and District PENNANT last week saw Division 2 on Tuesday defeated by Inverloch, however the team ﬁnished in fourth place on the ladder and will play Phillip Island in the semi ﬁnal today (Tuesday). Division 5, after a defeat at Port Welshpool on Saturday, need to win their last match this Saturday to stay in the four. Division 5 cemented their place in their four with a good win over Phillip Island at Loch. Next Saturday with the home and away rounds completed we will be celebrating a meal at Poowong. Tuesday, February 8 will see the end of the Tuesday season celebrated at the Loch Hotel. The ladies meeting will be on Wednesday, February 9 at 1.30pm. Wednesday twilight bowls is continuing; winners for January 19 were Graham, Tony and David, and on Australia Day Sue, Bill, Tony and Gary. The ladies will be holding their annual guest day on Thursday, February 10, so please invite your guests soon. Last Thursday all moneys raised went to Wheelchair Sports Victoria. Thank you to the loyal few for their support of this cause. Ditches were won by Jim Stenson and Maxine Crawford with the spoons going to Gay, Peter, Alan and Maxine.

Densley 20 lt S. Browne 26).

Ladders Division 1 Wonthaggi ......................+250 22 Phillip Island..................+217 22 Inverloch ........................+104 20 Foster................................+59 14 Lang Lang ...................... -114 12 San Remo ...........................-74 10 Meeniyan..........................-191 6 Port Welshpool .................-251 6 Division 2 Korumburra ..................+160 20 Wonthaggi ......................+115 18 Phillip Island....................+34 16 Loch .....................................-6 16 Tarwin ................................-33 16 Leongatha..........................+92 14 Inverloch ............................-77 12 Corinella.............................-85 12 Fish Creek ........................-200 6 Division 3 Toora ..............................+202 22 Phillip Island....................+66 18 Meeniyan..........................+36 18 Wonthaggi ........................+36 18 Inverloch .........................+147 16 Leongatha...........................-41 14 Korumburra ........................-16 12 San Remo ..........................-112 8 Foster.................................-143 8 Tarwin ...............................-175 6

Winners: the champs of Korumburra’s Afﬁliated Fours on Australia Day were: Bill Chivers (president), sponsor Kaylene Chapman, Korumburra’s Michael Raman, Graeme Pope, sponsor Nick Chapman, Michael Coram and Ralph Haugen of Inverloch.

Tarwin Lower and District THE Tarwin Triples was played on Monday of last week with five rinks in action on the green. The Tarwin team skipped by Arthur Newsome proved too strong, winning with 54 points, second was a team skipped by Peter Tainton also from Tarwin with 50 points, best last game was Port Welshpool’s Jim Nicholson. Sponsor for the day was the Tarwin Lower General Store. Both teams of ladies pennant played at home for the final round of the home and away season. Division Two played top team Korumburra, coming away with a win by two shots, unfortunately missing the finals.

Barefoot bowls after Round 10, and with four weeks to go see the Sharks holding top spot on 16 points and three teams on 14 points Scratched, Bearded Kiwis and Beez Kneez. Any of the top eight can make the ﬁnals. Men’s pennant teams on Saturday with two more rounds to go had Division Three playing at Korumburra winning by 48 shots. Division Five lost by 39 shots to Wonthaggi. Get your names in for Twilight Bowls Friday February 4 by 4pm. This will be followed by a meal. First reminder for our special event on February 19 the Play The Lady of the Swamp will be performed commencing at 7.30pm. A light supper will follow. Cost is $20 per head.

Friendly rivalry: Leongatha’s Fred Sauvarin and Alan Brown with Toora’s Cam Galloway.

Meeniyan bowls WE are now at the pointy end of the pennant competition. Last Tuesday Division One played Foster but went down on all three rinks. Percentage kept them from relegation. Division Three had a six shot win against Tarwin Lower and finished third. This week they played Wonthaggi in the semi final at Leongatha. Next Saturday is the last match before the finals with Divisions Two and Six assured of a finals berth. Division Five are in a

must win situation to make the ﬁnals. Last Saturday the seconds had a 22 shot away win against Inverloch White, with all rinks getting the points. Divsion Five, at home to Inverloch, won on two rinks with a 23 shot margin. Sixes had a bye. This Saturday the seconds are home to Phillip Island, ﬁves are away to Loch and sixes are home to Wonthaggi. Week three of corporate bowls results were - Tuesday winners; Windmill Ag; runners-up ESPY. Wednesday winners; Prom Country; runners-up

MacBrown. Wednesday social bowls saw a tie between Maurie Parry/Dudley Harrison and Jim Murray/Sam Thorson from a field of 17. The lucky draw went to Ron Gloster. Coming events include monthly triples on Thursday February 3, Married Couples on Sunday February 6, with two fills and Farmers Day Invitation on Monday February 14. Good luck to our South Gippsland singles champion Rod Jackson, who competes in the Group 8 final next week.

Buffalo indoor ON Wednesday, January 26 there were nine players on a nice night to bowl with four teams, one of three and three of two. In fourth (LLL), skipper Rod McConchie and Jim Atkins; third (LWL), skipper Ian Benson, Peter Heldens and Carlyn Benson; second (WLW),

Inverloch ANOTHER disappointing overall result of our pennant games last Saturday, with only one division winning and just four winning rinks. The biggest disappointment was the bad losses of Division 2 White and Division 4, two of our teams in the four. The loss to the Whites now sees them with a possibility of missing the ﬁnal four, neither of these teams able to have a winning rink. Division 4 should be able to hang on. On a brighter note Division 1 had a good return to form with a good win over top side Korumburra on our green. A pleasing feature of this game was the welcome return to top form of Alan Easterbrook. Promoted to play third, he did a great job. The selectors made a few positional changes in this division which on paper had mixed results. In Division 2 the Whites suffered another loss at Inverloch against Meeniyan. All rinks lost but the best performed rink was Trevor Scott’s rink who only went down by two shots. They now must beat top of the ladder team Toora at Inverloch to have a chance of making the four. Division 2 Blues had a 22 shot loss to Wonthaggi on their green. The only highlight for us in this game was the very good come-from-behind win by Jim Scott’s rink. We now face relegation to Division 3 next season. Division 4 were home to top team Korumburra. This game was played on the Tift Dwarf green, the ﬁrst time it has been used since

skipper Toni Heldens and Sebastian Terranova; ﬁrst (WWW), skipper Andrew Hanks and Graeme Tobias. The best ﬁrst game Andrew 8-7, second Andrew 12-7, third Toni 12-3. We hope you had a very happy Australia Day, also we hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

renovation. Our boys went down by 24 shots but had two close games, John Arnold and Kevin McIntosh’s rink each losing narrowly by four shots. Division 5 travelled to Meeniyan and although they lost by 23 shots, our selectors pay a tribute to Jim Hutton who agreed to ﬁll in as skip on one rink in this game, and it was pleasing to see him lead his rather inexperienced team to a well deserved four shot win. Well done Jim. Last Thursday 28 players played social bowls, playing two games of 12 ends of pairs. We had two visitors, M. Hannaford from Blackburn Bowling Club and K. Redmond from Mentone Bowling Club. At the end of play there were four two-game winners. There were two teams with 35 points and the winner was decided on shots up. Taking ﬁrst place with 15 shots up were Trevor Scott (sk) and Huie Nation (ld). Runnersup with 14 shots were Ken Perrett (sk) and Alan Johnstone (ld). The other four game winners were Jack Miller (sk) and Don Watt (ld), and Bob Delahoy (sk) and Keith Redmond (ld). Our club congratulates Dorothy and Kevin McIntosh on their 60th wedding anniversary. Dorothy and Kevin both long time and great members of our club were married at Ascotvale on January 27, 1951 and spent their honeymoon at the Mount Buffalo Chalet.

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LDCA announces Country Week squad

NEXT week the Victorian Country Cricket League is conducting its annual Melbourne Country Week competition for cricket Associations from all over Victoria. This year the LDCA is playing in Division 2

Barry Wyatt, OMK: One of the young all rounders of the LDCA whose cricket is becoming reliable. Barry offers options as a lower order batsman and very accurate medium pace bowler. This season he has made 245 runs.

Paul Dyer, Poowong Loch: Will assist with wicket keeping and provide a valuable middle order batting option, as proven with his 208 runs this season.

Lachlan Sperling, Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL: The other opening batsman of the successful Gippsland Country Champion U/18 team is continuing the family tradition of Country Week representation. One of the wicketkeepers and with 177 runs opening the batting, Lachlan will be a valuable member.

of the Carnival and has selected a squad of 18 players to play over the week. Selectors Clive Salmon, Gary Sauvarin and captain Jason Wilson believe they have a well balanced squad that will be aiming to qualify and play off in the ﬁnal on Friday. Tim Wightman from Nerrena will be Jason’s

Gavin Britt, Workmens Club: A multiple batting award winner and this season’s leading run scorer with 554 runs. His class will make this a strong batting team. May surprise with his ability to take wickets and bowl tightly.

Mark Lafferty, Imperials: Can play a key role as a down the list batsman who can come in and quickly advance the score rate. The big hitter has 215 runs to his name this season.

Tim Wightman, Nerrena, vice captain: An all rounder who is a top order batsman and leg spin bowler. Nerrena’s Captain is a consistent performer with 264 runs and the leading wicket taker in the LDCA this season with 25 wickets. His bowling will be a key weapon for the LDCA.

Luke Rogers, Imperials: A hard hitting batsman who can play as a top or middle order batsman. Has 239 runs this year.

Gavin Bolding, Workmens Club: For many seasons Gavin has been an all rounder whose cricket record at representative level is outstanding. Gavin has previously received the Best Player of the Week medal, which is named in his and Brad Anderson’s honour. With ability to score quickly and take key wickets with his spin bowling, his experience will certainly help the squad.

Matt Johnson, Miners: An all rounder who is a reliable batsman and bowls accurate leg spin. Has 269 runs and 9 wickets this season.

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Won Workmens ........ 155.63 Nerrena ..................... 155.60 Won Miners ................ 99.72 Korumburra ............... 99.29 Inverloch ..................... 90.35 OMK ............................ 89.18 Imperials ...................... 74.20 K’warra L’gatha RSL ... 46.60 A Grade Division 2 Town .......................... 146.96 Phillip Island............. 138.81 Poowong/Loch .......... 113.45 MDU .......................... 102.06 Fish Creek/Tarwin ... 101.96 Glen Alvie .................... 96.54 Kilcunda/Bass .............. 60.42 Foster............................ 41.44 B Grade Division 1 Nerrena ..................... 128.05 Won Miners .............. 124.62 Won Workmens ........ 116.84 OMK.......................... 107.95 Imperials ..................... 78.36 Glen Alvie .................... 76.27

Phillip Island ................ 72.88 Inverloch ...................... 70.43 B Grade Division 2 Town .......................... 127.07 OMK.......................... 121.58 MDU .......................... 104.69 Korumburra ............. 102.94 Koonwarra RSL ......... 76.59 Poowong/Loch ............. 75.03 Fish Creek/Tarwin ........ 74.93 Kilcunda/Bass .............. 72.77 C Grade Division 1 Won Workmens ........ 141.63 Inverloch ................... 112.60 Nerrena ....................... 96.64 Korumburra ............... 95.47 Won Miners ................ 88.88 Phillip Island ................ 78.47 Town ............................ 71.88 Foster............................ 63.43 C Grade Division 2 Kilcunda/Bass ........... 131.91 OMK.......................... 114.63 Poowong/Loch .......... 111.21 Won Workmens ........ 102.13

Phillip Island............... 95.60 Koonwarra RSL ........... 87.72 Imperials ...................... 75.15 MDU ............................ 73.36 Glen Alvie .................... 59.69 Town ............................ 52.84 Under 16 East Town/Nerrena ............. 58.98 Korumburra ............... 48.81 Koonwarra RSL ......... 39.81 Fish Creek/Tarwin ..... 39.47 MDU ............................ 37.20 Foster............................ 19.36 Imperials ...................... 10.72 Under 16 West Phillip Island............... 77.31 OMK............................ 72.97 Won Workmens .......... 54.51 Won Miners ................ 38.43 Kilcunda/Bass ............. 35.13 Glen Alvie .................... 35.08 Inverloch ...................... 16.66 Pooowong/Loch ........... 15.87

vice captain. Eight clubs have players represented in the squad. The draw for the week is: Monday February 15 - LDCA v Warragul at Casey Fields Cranbourne. Tuesday February 16 - LDCA v West Gippsland at Monash University.

Wednesday February 17 - LDCA v Warrnambool at Balwyn Park. Thursday February 18 - LDCA v Hamilton at Caulﬁeld. Friday February 19 - Final at Albert Cricket Ground. All games start at 10.15am.

Ryan Thomas, Workmens Club: Quickly developing into one of the best LDCA all rounders as his 213 runs and 13 wickets this season prove. Ryan should have a good ﬁrst Country Week as he can be used in a variety of roles.

Ryan B Thomas, Miners: One of the fast bowlers of the squad who always has batsmen on the back foot. Along with the other bowlers, his inclusion means LDCA takes in a well balanced attack. Ryan has taken 12 wickets this season.

Damien Symmons, Nerrena: Last year’s Cricketer of the Year he is recognised as one of the leading batsmen in the LDCA as his hard hitting and aggressive style can devastate an opposition. Symmons is in form with 341 runs this season and a recent hundred in the A1 one day ﬁnal.

Udara Weerasinghe, Korumburra: A previous LDCA Cricketer of the Year, Udara is an all rounder who bats in the top order and bowls off spin. Korumburra’s captain has made 203 runs and taken 15 wickets this season.

Mitchell Clark, Nerrena: The opening batsman of the successful Gippsland Country Champion U/18 team is having a great season with 341 runs opening the batting locally.

Adam Eddy, Imperials: Combines pace with great control, so can be relied upon to take wickets and also bowl very tightly as an opening bowler. Adam is having another good year with 17 wickets so far.

Jason Wilson, OMK, captain: An all rounder who is a middle order batsman and medium paced bowler. This season with 244 runs and 9 wickets as the Captain Coach of OMK he is very keen to see the LDCA win Division 2 and return to the top grade of Provincial.

Gary Sauvarin, Imperials: An experienced opening batsman with 403 runs this year he will aim to ensure the LDCA gets off to a good start in each game as he values his wicket.

Adam Miller, OMK: With 416 runs this season he is the inform opening batsman of the LDCA and one of the new younger players putting their hand up to be part of LDCA representative team.

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 12 - February 5 & 12, 1pm start Home team Away Team Ground Grade A1 OMK v Imperials OMK K/L’gatha RSL v Inverloch Koon Nerrena v Won Miners L/T February 12 & 13, 1pm start Korumbura v Won W’mens W/T Grade A2 Feb 5 & 6 1pm start Glen Alvie v Foster W/T February 5 & 12 Kilcunda/Bass v MDU Bass Poowong/Loch v Town Loch Phillip Island v Fish Crk/Tarwin Cowes Grade B1 Imperials v OMK EC Inverloch v Phillip Island I/T Won Workmens v Glen Alvie MR

Umpire Clive Salmon Graham Laird Terry Rogers Alan Jordan Alan Jordan Brendon Thomas Ken Lester Alan Roberts John Lea Paddy Cummins Herb Roberts

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• LDCA B GRADE DIVISION ONE

Trotman steers Nerrena home DAVE Trotman’s 111 not out spearheaded a Red Cap victory on Saturday.

The Imps’ total of 102 was never in doubt once Trotman looked set. Shane McLennan took three wickets for the Imps, who were sent back in by Nerrena skipper Ash Harrison following their declaration. The move paid off immediately, as both Imps openers were removed early on. But the visitors managed to steady, and still had four wickets in hand when the match was complete. Glen Alvie came nowhere near chasing down Inverloch’s target of 330

as they were bowled out for 209. Peter Roberts was the most effective of the Alvie bats, scoring 60 at the top of the order before losing his wicket. James Ogden was the best Inverloch bowler, taking 3/20 from his eight over spell. The Wonthaggi Miners also struggled in chasing down OMK’s 7/321, losing all their wickets for just 226 runs. Miners’ Sam Webster scored 70 runs before he was stumped. Jacob Havetta took 4/37 in a bowling innings that saw all players bar wicketkeeper Paul Harper bowl. Wonthaggi Workers’ Scott Williams bowled

well in his team’s clash with Phillip Island at the weekend, taking 5/31 from 16 overs. The performance left the Island struggling to recover, and in the end Wonthaggi got home comfortably by 120 runs. IMPERIALS v NERRENA Nerrena 1st innings A. Harrison c. L. Ballagh b. S. McLennan .....................29 M. Giliam c. A. Meyer b. S. McLennan .....................25 D. Trotman n.o. ...................... 111 T. Trotman c. T. Jans b. McLennan ...........................1 B. Standﬁeld lbw. b. M. Adkins..........................35 T. West n.o................................31 Extras .......................................10 Total ....................................4/242 Bowling: S. McLennan 3/73, J. Bloom 0/62, G. Forrester 0/35, R. McGavin 0/4, M. O’Loughlin 0/8, M. Adkins 1/30, J. Forrester 0/24. Imperials 2nd innings L. Ballagh c. M. Giliam b. C. Eva................................12

N. Slater b. B. Croatto................3 A. Meyer lbw. b. B. Standfield.31 M. Adkins c. B. Castles b. C. Eva................................21 A. Hosking c. D. Trotman b. B. Standfield........................5 J. Forrester c. C. Eva b. J. Holloway ......................29 S. McLennan n.o. .....................54 G. Forrester n.o. .........................8 Extras .........................................8 Total ....................................6/171 Bowling: B. Croatto 1/34, M. Giliam 0/25, C. Eva 2/28, B. Castles 0/15, B. Standfield 2/5, T. Clark 0/23, J. Holloway 1/31, D. Trotman 0/5. WONTHAGGI WORKMENS v PHILLIP ISLAND Phillip Island 1st innings P. Colla c. B. Vague b. S. Williams ..........................4 J. Broomhall c. S. Brann b. S. Williams ...........................2 P. Francis c. S. Huitema b. S. Williams ..........................0 A. Finlayson c. M. McCall b. Sartori................................17 M. Francis c. S. Brann b. C. Harvey ..........................20 G. Excell b. C. Harvey .............28 J. Bruhn c. D. Dutchman b. S. Williams ........................12

M. Cleary lbw. b. C. Harvey ......8 J. Johnston c. S. Huitema b. S. Williams ..........................5 A. O’Brien n.o..........................26 S. Niven c. S. Brann b. M. McCall ...........................9 Extras .........................................4 Total .......................................135 Bowling: S. Williams 5/31, M. McCall 1/6, L. Sawyer 0/29, A. Sartori 1/9, C. Harvey 3/13, L. McLean 0/22, D. Dutchman 0/14, B. Vague 0/8. Wonthaggi Workmens 1st innings B. Vague b. J. Bruhn ..................0 S. Huitema c&b. P. Francis ......15 L. Sawyer stp. b. J. Johnston....60 M. McCall n.o. ...........................5 D. Britt n.o. ................................6 Extras .........................................3 Total ......................................3/89 Bowling: J. Bruhn 1/15, S. Niven 0/22, G. Excell 0/20, P. Francis 1/14, J. Johnston 1/16. OMK v WONTHAGGI MINERS Wonthaggi Miners 1st innings K. Smith lbw. b. N. Adams ......46 S. Webster stp. P. Harper b. N. Creed .............................70 G. Kent c. P. Harper b. N. Adams ............................8

P. Hammer c. K. Kerr b. A. Rose ..............................25 R. Todd c. B. Maguire b. J. Havetta...........................15 S. Williams c. K. Kerr b. N. Creed ............................19 J. Armstrong c. P. Harper b. J. Havetta.............................2 B. Foon c. K. Kerr b. J. Havetta.............................5 J. Piasente c. K. Kerr b. J. Havetta.............................5 J. Piasente c. K. Kerr b. D. Creed ..............................8 L. Jones c. P. Harper b. J. Havetta.............................0 P. Owen n.o. ...............................7 Extras .......................................21 Total .......................................226 Bowling: A. Rose 1/47, R. White 0/10, B. Maguire 0/12, J. Havetta 4/37, K. Kerr 0/22, W. Dowell 0/15, N. Adams 2/21, A. Sheedy 0/13, N. Creed 2/43, D. Creed 1/0. INVERLOCH v GLEN ALVIE Glen Alvie 1st innings M. Wright c. I. Smith b. T. Dennerley ........................7 P. Roberts b. T. Dennerley........60 J. Wheeler c. W. Williams b. J. Dalmau ............................1 A. Simpson lbw.

b. W. Williams .........................8 A. Hamilton c. J. Dalmau b. I. Smith..............................13 B. Ould c. I. Smith b. J. Ogden ............................32 R. Matthews c. C. Bulter b. N. Goodall ...........................5 L. Gennicarro n.o. ....................35 R. Bodling c. C. Bulter b. J. Ogden ..............................1 S. Nippers c. C. Bulter b. J. Ogden ..............................3 J. Huitson b. I .Smith ...............27 Extras .......................................17 Total .......................................209 Bowling: J. Dalmau 1/40, T. Dennerley 2/23, J. Ogden 3/20, W. Williams 1/12, I. Smith 2/33, N. Goodall 1/44, J. Dalmau 0/7, B. Phillips 0/20. Inverloch 2nd innings W. Williams b. S. Nippers ........33 I. Smith b. S. Nippers .................0 J. Dalmau n.o. ............................6 N. Goodall n.o. ...........................6 Extras .........................................4 Total ......................................2/50 Bowling: J. Huitson 0/37, S. Nippers 2/9.

• LDCA B GRADE DIVISION TWO

Maiden ton for Ben Davison K O O N WA R R A / LEONGATHA RSL batsman Ben Davison scored his first century in cricket on Saturday. The number three batsman hit 18 fours in his knock of 134 that saw his side comfortably home. With a previously high score of around 40, Davison played a near flawless innings before falling victim to Andrew Hamilton. Hamilton took 4/20, but it wasn’t enough as Koonwarra won by 173 runs. A fighting innings from Kilcunda/Bass skipper Trevor Aplin was not enough to see his side over the line. Aplin stuck around while wickets fell around

him, but it was no good as Town were too good. Ten of Town’s eleven players had a bowl, and shared the wickets around evenly. Darren Petrie made a crafty 44 not out at the end of the innings to bring some respect to the Bass total. MDU’s Dean Jones scored 81 not out, and Ryan Olden 50 not out as the Demons went past the Poowong/Loch total. The few wickets taken were shared around by the Poowong/Loch bowlers. Korumburra cruised past former top side OMK’s total on the weekend. Decent innings from Lachlan Roberts (60), Justin Turnbull (68) and Justin Greenwood (66)

got the Cobras comfortably.

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FISH CREEK/TARWIN v KOONWARRA RSL Koonwarra RSL 1st innings C. Moscript lbw. b. C. Fisher ...24 L. Enter c. B. Anderson b. C. Bawden .........................57 B. Davison c. J. Pouw b. A. Hamilton .....................134 C Wise c. T. Stybosh ................59 N. Grimes b. A. Hamilton .........3 B. Thomas c. J. Spokes b. B. Roberts .........................14 T. Sperling n.o. ...........................1 S. Turner b. A. Hamilton ............4 Extras .......................................27 Total ....................................7/323 Bowling: J. Pouw 0/63, B. Anderson 0/38, C. Fisher 1/46, J. Spokes 0/37, T. Stybosh 0/18, B. Roberts 1/48, C. Bawden 1/28, S. Buckland 0/15, A. Hamilton 4/20. Fish Creek/Tarwin 1st innings Total ......................................2/59 Bowling: S. Turner 0/4, D. Kruse 0/19, E. Charles 1/16, R. Jeremiah 0/12, T. Sperling 0/5, B. Davison 1/1. POOWONG/LOCH v MDU MDU 1st innings T. Zukovskis c. T. Lancaster

b. Z. Lamb .............................26 D. Jones n.o. .............................81 C. Le Page lbw. b. G. Poynton ...3 S. Browne c. T. Lancaster b. N. Owens...........................29 M. Olden b. S. Poynton..............6 R. Olden n.o. ............................50 Extras .......................................48 Total ....................................4/244 Bowling: N. Owens 1/52, M. Hancock 0/37, Z. Lamb 1/29, S. Poynton 1/13, G. Poynton 1/50, N. Hancock 0/30, T. Lancaster 0/12, D. Thomas 0/6. KORUMBURRA v OMK Korumburra 1st innings L. Roberts c. T. Knox b. D. Wylie ...........................60 R. Webster c. M .Walker b. G. Lomagno ........................3 T. Allen c. M. Walker b. G. Lomagno ........................5 J. Turnbull c. P. Malherbe b. C. O’Brien .........................68 J. Greenwood c. B. Nation b. C. O’Brien .........................66 K. Miller n.o.............................38 J. Richards c. M. Walker b. B. Nation .............................0 J. Oxlee n.o. .............................27 Extras .......................................18 Total ....................................6/285 Bowling: G. Lomagno 2/35, M. Hems 0/35, G. Adams 0/26,

So close, yet so far LEONGATHA came agonisingly close to a spot in this season’s GCL grand final. Playing Bairnsdale, they needed a win to get through. But unfortunately they were toppled by 13 runs as they chased down their target of 153. Only three batsmen scored double figures as the run chase struggled to find consistency. A sparkling 60 from Mark Lafferty including three 4s and five 6s was not enough. Udara Weerasinghe was the best of the LDCA bowlers, taking 3/24 from his allotted 10 overs.

C Grade Division 1 Wonthaggi Workmens 7/310 and 2nd innings 3/58 (D. Turton n.o. 32; D. Jones 3/24) d Inverloch 225 (J. Dennerley 93; A. McLean 6/52, S. Roche 2/39). Town 9/194 d Nerrena 175 (A. Trotto n.o. 33; N. Tuckett 3/34, M. Warren 2/39, D. Goss 2/34). Phillip Island 9/188 d Korumburra 133 (J. Blackwell 4/19, S. Cox 2/15). Foster lost on forfeit Wonthaggi Miners.

Best performers: Mark Lafferty made 60 runs, Tim Wightman, captain and Udara Weerasinghe who took 3/24 off 10 overs.

C Grade Division 2 MDU 133 and 2nd innings 4/57 lt Wonthaggi Workmens 9/145 (K.

Brown 3/46, D. Tuckett 2/44). OMK 129 lt Poowong/ Loch 8/135 (S. Magnusson n.o. 61; N. Audino 2/21, M. Chizzonitti 3/22). Imperials 151 and 2nd innings 2/65 (N. Hodges n.o. 21) d Glen Alvie 57 (B. Davidson 3/15, G. Wright 2/13, J. Bourke 3/15). Phillip Island 9/166 d Koonwarra RSL 126 (E. Docherty 4/23, M. Haringsma 3/35, P. Cashman 2/36). Town 186 lt Kilcunda/ Bass 7/478 (D. Aurisch n.o. 288; C. Prescott 2/73, M. O’Loughlin 3/129, I. Rutherford 2/113).

G. Knox 0/22, B. Nation 1/27, D. Wylie 1/43, M. Walker 0/10, P. Malherbe 0/43, C. O’Brien 1/34. TOWN v KILCUNDA/BASS Kilcunda/Bass 1st innings T. Aplin lbw. b. B. Moore ........40 D. Clay c. I. Hanks b W. Turner..............................2 S. Blake lbw. b. B. Berry ...........4 T. Hunt c&b. W. Turner..............6 H. Grace lbw. b. B. Berry...........2 R. Duff c. I. Hanks b. B. Berry ...............................6 A. Blackney c. M. Borschman b. S. Fixter ............................. 11 B. Egeberg c. J. McMillan b. S. Fixter .............................. 4 D. Petrie no. .............................44 J. Aplin b. I. McCallum............15 D. Stacey-Van Steensel c&b. M. Borschman ................2 Extras .......................................26 Total .......................................162 Bowling: W. Turner 2/9, B. Berry 3/38, M. Borschman 0/10, B. Moore 1/21, J. McMillan 0/21, S. Fixter 2/14, N. Moore 0/18, L. O’Brien 0/20, I. McCallum 1/7, M. Borschman 1/3.

Under 16 West Wonthaggi Workmens 174 (B. Jeffries 43, J. Thomas 51; J. Dalmau 3/25, L. Johnson 2/31, B. Robertson 2/21, J. Ritchie 2/2, D. Lawson 1/1) v Inverloch. Phillip Island 1/239 v Glen Alvie. Wonthaggi Miners 7/103 lt OMK 2/110 (T. Wyatt n.o. 39). Kilcunda/Bass 5/147 (E. Tully 2/33, R. Brown 2/5) d Poowong/Loch 0/21.

Under 16 East MDU 6/175 (R. Olden 65, C. Harris 56, K. Sinclair n.o. 19; S. Clark 2/30) v Nerrena. Foster 138 (J. Prain 41, B. Davidson 2/11, L. Wright 2/5, D. Turner 2/10) d Imperials 2/5. Korumburra 7/172 (D. James 37; D. Britton 2/25, L. Edgelow 2/14; T. Smith 2/6) v Fish Creek/Tarwin.

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• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION ONE

Friebe’s run fest continues

NERRENA’S Craig Friebe scored his second century for the season, and in doing so has led his side to a comfortable win. His 183 runs (including 28 4s and two 6s) also took him to the top of the league for runs scored, surpassing Wonthaggi Workers veteran Gavin Britt. Friebe’s hundred was part of two century long stands, the ﬁrst with opening partner Mitch Clark, and the second with fellow ton maker Tim Wightman. Wightman came to the crease with his side cruising, and did not let up as he scored 12 4s and a couple of 6s to earn a hundred runs before he was run out. Nerrena won comfortably by 108 runs. OMK has won a close match with the Miners, just getting over the line as they bowled their Wonthaggi rivals out with three balls to spare. Pete Jordan was the Miners hero, crafting a well made 101 before he became one of Kit Rothier’s three victims for the day. Rothier took the ﬁnal wicket of Ryan Birkett to

seal the win, which keeps OMK’s ﬁnals hopes alive. Udara Weerasinghe and Darren Scott were Korumburra’s heroes in their win over Inverloch on Saturday. Weerasinghe took 5/64 and Scott 4/47 as Inverloch were rolled for 177, 21 runs short of their target. The innings got off to a good start, with Walter Taberner and Stephen Brayley adding 68 before Taberner was stumped by some crafty keeping from Kyle Dorman, who happened to have opened the bowling earlier in the innings. A few starts from Will Rankin (29), Tim Thornby (22) and Jason Smith (21) weren’t enough to get the Stingrays over the line. Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL fell well short of their target set by Wonthaggi Workmen’s last week. The shining lights were youngster Sam Sperling (65) and veteran Shane Moore (56), who combined for a 114 run partnership. But there was little joy elsewhere for the Cougars, who were bowled out in the 68th over. IMPERIALS v NERRENA 1st innings Imperials

M. Clark c. A. Eddy b. M. Lafferty ........................ 24 C. Friebe c. S. Vagg b. A. Eddy ........................... 183 T. Wightman r.o...................... 100 D. Symmons c. N. Eddy b. M. Lafferty .......................... 5 D. Baldi lbw. b. A. Eddy ............ 1 G. Murphy n.o. ......................... 51 J. Renden n.o. ............................. 1 Extras ....................................... 23 Total ....................................5/388 Bowling: A. Eddy 2/111, R. O’Loughlin 0/49, L. Rogers 0/23, M. Lafferty 2/68, M. Elliott 0/57, N. Eddy 0/24, R. McLennan 0/38. WONTHAGGI WORKMENS v KOONWARRA LEONGATHA RSL 1st innings Koonwarra Leongatha RSL B. Moscript c. T. Hooper b. L. McGuirk ........................8 J. Moore b. M. Thomas...........12 L. Sperling r.o. ..........................7 S. Sperling c. G. Bolding b. T. Hooper .........................65 S. Moore c. M. Thomas b. T. Hooper .........................56 G. Sperling c. T. Hooper b. J. Sheerin .........................18 B. Anderson c. D. Brann b. T. Hooper ...........................0 T. Gordon c. T. Harley b. G. Bolding ...................... 11 J. Peters c. M. Thomas b. G. Bolding .........................0 J. Kennedy n.o. .........................0 T. Davison c. M. Thomas b. G. Bolding .........................0 Extras .....................................15 Total ..................................... 192 Bowling: R. Thomas 0/34, L. McGuirk 1/9, T. Harley 0/11, M. Thomas 1/15, J. Sheerin 1/54, G. Bolding 3/52, T. Hooper 3/13. 2nd innings Wonthaggi Workmens R. Hassett n.o. ........................28 G. Bolding n.o. .......................36 Extras .......................................3

Well batted: Nerrena’s Craig Friebe during his 183 run innings. Total .......................................67 Bowling: J. Peters 0/26, T. Gordon 0/25, J. Kennedy 0/9, T. Davison 0/5. OMK v WONTHAGGI MINERS 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners M. Donohue c. A. Miller b. S. Checkley.......................51 J. Andrighetto c. A. Miller b . K. Rothier ..........................9 A. Donohue c. K. Rothier b. J. Paterson........................10 M. Johnson c. S. Checkley

b. M. Adams ..........................0 P. Jordan b. K. Rothier .......... 101 J. O’Reilly c. A. Miller b. B. Wyatt .............................8 C. Tait b. B. Wyatt ....................3 D. Beesey b. P. Dell ................33 C. Thomas n.o. .......................29 D. Foon b. B. Wyatt ................16 R. Birkett c. T. Miller b. K. Rothier ..........................5 Extras .......................................3 Total ..................................... 268 Bowling: P. Dell 1/61, K. Rothier 3/55, M. Adams 1/22, J. Paterson 1/31, B. Wyatt 3/49, S.

Checkley 1/47. KORUMBURRA v INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner stp. K. Dorman b. U. Weerasinghe ................44 S. Brayley c. K. Dorman b. U. Weerasinghe ................19 D. Rufﬁn c. I. Osman b. U. Weerasinghe ..................2 B. Debono c. B. Hayes b. D. Scott ..............................9 W. Rankin c. K. Dorman b. D. Scott ...........................29 T. Thornby c. I. Osman

b. D. Scott ............................22 J.Smith r.o...............................21 N. Cant lbw. b. U. Weerasinghe ..................3 M. Anderson c. I. Osman b. U. Weerasinghe ..................4 A. Hall n.o. ...............................0 L. Rankin c&b. D. Scott ...........7 Extras .....................................17 Total ..................................... 177 Bowling: K. Dorman 0/12, D. Wyhoon 0/22, M. Olden 0/16, U. Weerasinghe 5/64, D. Scott 4/47.

• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION TWO

Town demolishes Kilcunda/Bass LEONGATHA Town has outrighted Kilcunda/Bass with only a few overs to spare in the second week of their clash.

Town batsman Ash Hickey hit the winning boundary fittingly, following his five wickets last week and his three in the second innings to set up the win. Town opener Nathan Johnston also chimed in during Killy/Bass’s second innings, taking 4/29. The home side was set just 104 to win from the remaining 22 overs of the day, and ended up passing the total with 22 balls to spare. Phillip Island came agonisingly close to completing an outright of their own on Saturday. The Island declared their innings at 5/222 from 51 overs, leaving them 24 overs to bowl the Tigers out for less than 72. Foster finished the day 9/62, with skipper Murray Lynch and bowler Michael Dower at the crease defending earnestly. Scott Boyack (3/21) and Eli Richards (3/11) were the best of the bowlers on the second day, while Tim Hornsby (79) and Liam Keating (51) were the most effective batsmen. In other matches, Poowong/Loch got up to win

over MDU thanks to a brilliant bowling spell from Ben Hancock. Hancock took 6/44 from his 21 overs, and tore through the Demons’ middle order. Mark Cantwell’s 58 not out looked as if it may get MDU home, but wickets continued to tumble as they fell seven runs short. Glen Alvie won a close game against Fish Creek, knocking the home side over for 168 following their score of 179 last week. Jason Law’s 54 was the best batting score, while Joseph Hale’s 3/27 was the top bowling performance. GLEN ALVIE v FISH CREEK/TARWIN 1st innings Fish Creek/Tarwin G. Watkins c&b. J. Hales ........15 M. Watkins c. D. Jagoe b. J. Hales ................................4 J. Law b. W. Luke ....................54 J. Shaw c. W. Luke b. O. Santalucia .....................37 N. Wilkins c. S. Lowe b. K. Simpson..........................2 G. Webster c. S. Lowe b. D. Hales...............................0 J. Dankcert c. O. Santalucia b. J. Hales ................................4 M. Danckert c&b. D. Halees ......1 S. Emmanuel b. O. Santalucia .34 D. Britton r.o. .............................2 J. Flanders n.o. ...........................0 Extras .......................................15 Total .......................................168 Bowling: D. Hales 2/38, J. Hales 3/27, J. Good 0/10, W. Luke 1/21, K. Simpson 1/36, O. Santalucia 2/29. 2nd innings Glen Alvie S. Smith c. S. Emmanual b. N. Wilkins ...........................1 S. Lowe c. J. Shaw b. S. Emmanuel .....................12 D. Jagoe c. M. Danckert b. S. Emmanuel .....................21

D. Hales n.o................................4 Extras .........................................3 Total ......................................3/41 Bowling: M. Danckert 0/14, N. Wilkins 1/2, D. Britton 0/6, S. Emmanuel 2/4, M. Watkins 1/14.

POOWONG/LOCH v MDU 1st innings MDU G. Logan c. P. Dyer b. B. Hancock........................27 A. Baillie c. P Dyer b. K. Nestor ...........................22 B. Spokes c. P. Dyer b. B. Hancock..........................5 J. Sinclair c. M. Lambe b. K. Nestor .............................2 C. Hoober c. C. Knox b. B. Hancock........................18 W. Prosser stp. P. Dyer b. K. Nestor .............................5 S. Arnup c. P. Dyer b. B. Hancock..........................0 M. Cantwell n.o........................58 S. McRae c. R. Greaves b. B. Hancock........................25 T. Harris c. C. Knox b B. Hancock...........................0 C. Harris n.o. ..............................0 Extras .......................................10 Total .......................................172 Bowling: R. Greaves 0/31, J. Poynton 0/13, S. Jenkins 0/18, K. Nestor 3/42, B. Hancock 6/44, D. Brain 0/23. 2nd innings Poowong/Loch K. Nestor c. S. Arnup b. C. Harris ..............................0 C. Knox c. G. Logan b. C. Harris ..............................0 M. Lambe c. B. Spokes b. T. Harris ..............................4 R. Greaves n.o. .........................21 J. Poynton c&b. C. Harris ..........5 M. Holloway n.o. .......................7 Extras .........................................2 Total ......................................4/39 Bowling: C. Harris 3/13, T. Harris 1/18, J. Sinclair 0/4, S. McRae 0/4.

FOSTER v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island L. Keating c. M. Lynch b. A. Starret ...........................51 J. Emery c. M. Lynch b. M. Dower ............................9 D. Womersley b. M. Dower .......5 T. Hornsby c. J. Staley

b. P. Dower ............................79 C. Wilson c. M. Lynch b. S. Lanyon ............................6 E. Richards n.o. ........................32 C. Terlich n.o. ...........................20 Extras ......................................20. Total ....................................5/222 Bowling: B. Coates 0/65, M. Dower 2/30, J. Staley 0/22, J. Prain 0/43, A. Starret 1/16, S. Lanyon 1/15, P. Dower 1/19. 2nd innings Foster W. Davy c. J. Emery b. S. Boyack ............................5 B. Coates c. C. Terlich b. S. Boyack ............................0 J. Staley b. S. Boyack.................0 G. Wagstaff c. D. Johnston b. E. Richards ........................24 A. Starret lbw. b. C. Wilson .......6 S. Lanyon b. E. Richards ...........3 J. Prain c. C. Terlich b. C. Wilson.............................4 P. Dower c. C. Terlich b. E. Richards ..........................0 M. Lynch n.o ..............................0 K. Lawrence lbw. A. Matthews ..................14 M. Dower n.o. ............................0 Extras .........................................6 Total ......................................9/62 Bowling: S. Boyack 3/21, S. Kirton 0/3, C. Wilson 2/20, E. Richards 3/11, D. Johnston 0/1, A. Matthews 1/3.

KILCUNDA/BASS v TOWN 1st innings Town R. Paine c. J. Mahood b. C. Davidson ........................8 C. Bruce c. P. Mohascy b. D. Pipicelli ........................15 M. Davies c&b. J. Brown.........36 G. Paine ret. hurt ........................3 M. Smith b. J. Brown ...............19 J. Schelling b. D. Pipicelli........19 L. Bowman lbw. b. C. Davidson.......................10 A. Hickey r.o. ...........................32 N. Johnston n.o. .......................20 D. Jago c. A. Larcombe b. D. Pipicelli ..........................0 J. Burge r.o. ................................1 Extras .........................................9 Total ....................................9/172 Bowling: Not available. 2nd innings Kilcunda/Bass Total .......................................128 Bowling: D. Jago 1/53, N. Johnston 4/29, A. Hickey 3/37, C.

Partnership: Red Cap openers Craig Friebe and Mitchell Clark before their 100 run opening stand. Bruce 0/2, J. Burge 1/1. 2nd inningsTown M. Davies c. A. Larcombe b. J. Brown ............................13

C. Bruce b. C. Davidson ..........12 M. Smith c. ................................7 R. Paine c&b. J. Brown............10 A. Hickey n.o. ..........................32

L. Bowman n.o.........................19 Extras .......................................16 Total ....................................4/109 Bowling: Not available.

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South Coast’s athletics success SOUTH COAST Athletics Club had a fantastic weekend at the Victorian Country Athletics Championships in Ballarat recently.

The club was fourth overall after being the ﬁfth most successful men’s, and ﬁfth most successful women’s club. Forty-one local athletes competed in the event.

Congratulations: Tim Crosbie’s opponent says thanks for the race. Photo

courtesy TR Photography.

Champ: Lachie was awarded for his outstanding efforts at the Australia Day presentations. Photo courtesy TR Photography.

Taking time out: the fun side of the meet was not lost on Sarah Lewis, Chelsea Caple and Alana Green. Photo courtesy TR Photography.

Chucker: Michael Green sends one down the way. Photo courtesy TR Photography. Right Smooth: Chelsea Caple ran well during the meet. Photo courtesy TR Photography.

Power throw: Mitch Green sends this discus ﬂying. Photo courtesy TR Photography.

Raise me up: Alana Green searches for a lift in the pole vault. Photo courtesy TR Photography.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - PAGE 59

Korumburra Wildcats into semi finals THE Korumburra Wildcats Women’s team is into the Gippsland Conference finals. After finishing second overall in the home and away series, they go into the semi final this weekend with plenty of confidence. The only team this year to beat the Wildcats is the Traralgon T-Birds. Both times they played the Wildcats were not at full strength. After failing to make the grand final last year for the first time in six years, the Wildcats are keen to get back their Premiership Shield which they held for the previous five years, a record that may never be broken. On Saturday night it was second playing fourth, the Korumburra

Wildcats beat the Western Port Steelers 55 to 44. On Sunday in the blistering heat the Korumburra Wildcats took on the Maffra Eagles who were in fifth spot trying to gain a finals berth. The Wildcats were too strong for the Eagles and ran out comfortable winners 68 to 45. This Saturday night is semi final night, with the Wildcats gaining a home final against the Moe Meteors. Both times they have played this year the Wildcats have won, but they should not take the Meteors lightly, as the last time they met the Wildcats only just hung on for the win. The Korumburra Wildcats will play the Moe Meteors this Saturday

night at the Korumburra Indoor Recreation Centre. The game starts at 7pm sharp and should be very entertaining. The kiosk will be open for hot and cold food and drinks. The following Saturday night, February 12 is grand ﬁnal night at the Korumburra Indoor Recreation Centre. The two winners of each semi ﬁnal men’s and women’s played this weekend, will be Gippsland Conference Champions. It will be two games of extremely high quality basketball, the best outside the metropolitan area. Women kick off at 6pm and the men at 8pm. There will be half time games and prizes for the kids.

Look out: Marie Donohue receives some close defensive pressure from a Steelers defender.

Phillip Island hosts carnival A huge contingent of swimmers from South Gippsland converged on Phillip Island on Sunday for the ﬁrst regional swimming carnival

for the season. Despite the hot conditions the decision to hold the event in an outside pool was the right one, with organisers pleased with its success. There was plenty of shade and

the small kid’s pool was opened to provide relief for swimmers. The competition was ﬁerce, with the strong Phillip Island team out to win the ﬁrst meet with Leongatha, Korumburra and Wonthaggi challenging.

Wonthaggi club: waiting for their event were Melody Notley and Ella Hughes from the Wonthaggi Swimming Club.

Whole new golf challenge LEONGATHA Golf Course’s new manager knows a thing or two about his chosen sport. Michael James-Cull has played and coached in professional tournaments to forge a career that has so far spanned 18 years. But one of the manager’s biggest challenges will be his new role that he began last Monday. He found the job through the New Zealand Professional Golf Association, who look out for jobs running in Australia. Michael has not had much time to settle in, given that he moved from former hometown Auckland, New Zealand just three days before his job began. “I’m slowly ﬁnding my feet. Moving isn’t a ﬁve minute job, but I am seeing the

light at the end of the tunnel,” he said. On top of getting comfortable, Michael has even found time to get out on the course. “I’ve found time to play half a dozen holes. The fairways are like carpet, and the greens are so pure,” he said. “In Auckland you know you’re on the course with a lot of other people, but here it’s almost like you’re on your own.” But it’s not just the course that has impressed Michael, he has also found that his new hometown of Inverloch has a calming inﬂuence. “I drove to work this morning and there was hardly any trafﬁc. It was so peaceful,” he said. “The people in this area are so nice, it’s been a pleasure to be here.”

New manager: Michael James-Cull is looking forward to working out at the Leongatha Golf Course.

Above: Leaders: leading the way for Leongatha in 2011 are from left, vice-captain Brayden Pickersgill, captain Camille Thompson, captain Jordan Pickersgill, and vice-captain Annabelle Chester.

Left: Burracudas: members of the Korumburra Swimming Club, from left, Nicholas McKenzie, Alex Walker, and Lachie Harms get ready for their next event.

Go Sharks: members of the Leongatha Swimming Club, from left, Sarah Paterson, Ella Clark, Matilda Bissett, and Annabelle Chester.

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From LDCA to MCG: Leongatha District Cricket Association and now Gippsland cricketers Matt Willcocks, Mitchell Clark, James Sheerin, Tom Gordon, Lachie Sperling and Alex Manteit on the MCG after their big win.

SIX local Gippsland cricketers played out boyhood dreams when they strode onto the MCG last Monday. The group was part of the Gippsland Pride team that won the Under 18 Commonwealth Bank State Cricket Championship at Melbourne’s hallowed turf. Matt Willcocks (Town), Mitchell Clark (Nerrena), Tom Gordon, Lachie Sperling (Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL), James Sheerin (Wonthaggi Workmen’s), and Alex Mantiet (Phillip Island) were crowned champions of Victoria. All played their part in the victory, with Tom (2/24 from eight overs) and Matt (3/22 from 6.4 overs) both bowling well, while Mitchell, Lachie and Alex

took up the top three spots in the batting order. James was batting when the winning runs were hit. While the Colosseum-like ground may have been empty compared to normal occasions, the Gippsland team had a lot of support. Parents, friends and plenty of others watched as Gippsland took the title. The game was an even arm wrestle from the start, with neither side able to gain clear momentum. Tight bowling from both sides, as well as the nerves of a ﬁnal played their part as the Central Highlands were all out for 163 in the 45th over. Gippsland went into the lunch break with the total in front of them, and slowly but surely they worked their way

towards it. Mitchell Clark and Lachie Sperling strode out to the middle, and were starting to look set before disaster struck with the score on 16. Clark was run out and back to the pavilion with the score on just 16. Alex Manteit joined Lachie Sperling and together they continued along at a steady pace. Manteit fell for ﬁve, and then Sperling’s innings of 27 was ended shortly after as the Pride was 3/45. A man of the match performance of 66 runs to Drouin’s Jordan Wyatt set up the win as his team-mates fell around him. Matt Willcocks and Tom Gordon were not required as James Sheerin celebrated his not out innings.