The Great Southern Star - February 23, 2010

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The Great Southern

Star

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Windfarm apology

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PUBLISHED TUESDAY 72 PAGES

Truck week

Cricket furore

Page 40

Sport

Serve it up

Serial hoon

Police nab our worst road menace

By Matt Dunn LOCAL POLICE are hoping to secure jail time for a young Inverloch man who drove his car through the Wonthaggi CBD at 100km/h above the speed limit last Thursday.

HALLSTON player Mitchell Higgins served with intensity against Leongatha on Saturday afternoon.

It was the second last home and away match in the Allambee Mirboo and Dis-

trict Tennis Association.

On this occasion Hallston’s A Grade team were big winners against the last team on the ladder, Leongatha.

Read all the tennis news on page 50.

The man, who is facing hoon charges dating back from last year, had a teenage girl in his car at the time of the latest offence.

Last week he gave police the slip, but they caught up with him yesterday morning after a raid on an Inverloch property where he was hiding.

“Last Thursday the Bass Coast Traffic Management Unit was coming back into Wonthaggi and detected this bloke on the Bass Highway going about 20km/h over the speed limit. They did a Uturn and by the time he’d done that he’s planted his foot,” Wonthaggi police’s Sergeant Jason Hullick told The Star.

“They were trying to catch up to him and they estimated his speed at somewhere in the vicinity of 200km/h. This bloke took off at the back of Dalyston – he went down a couple of roads down there – before he came back into Wonthaggi on Fullers Road.

“He entered a 50 zone, where his speed was clocked at 150km/h. He’s gone to McKenzie Street and he’s done a right hand turn onto Poplar Street. There was a witness on that street who thought there was a rocket going down the street.

He said he’d never seen a vehicle travelling so fast on a highway, let alone in the middle of town.”

Sgt Hullick said the man jumped out of his car and

“did a runner” soon after.

“This man has been the subject of numerous hoon complaints. He’s been the subject of more hoon complaints than you can poke a stick at. He’s a danger to everyone on the road,” he said.

Continued on page 6.

Marking his territory: police allege that the Inverloch hoon left these 300m long tyre marks on Pier Road, Inverloch, in the week leading up to his arrest.

PAGE 2 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010

THE SES family came together last week for the official launch of its latest – and greatest – vehicle.

Official business: Mayor Jim Faqcett cuts the ribbon the SES’s new present.

Having a chat: Leading Senior Constable Brett Guy with Koonwarra CFA veteran George Witherow.

Thursday evening’s ceremony saw South Gippsland Shire Council Mayor, Jim Fawcett, cut the ribbon to reveal the Leongatha unit’s new heavy Hino rescue truck.

The vehicle is a 10.5 tons GVM vehicle with every possible attachment.

Most of the storage shelves slide out for easy reach.

The back lifts up creating a roof to shelter under, revealing all the road rescue equipment necessary for extraction of road crash victims, and much more.

To assist the other emergency services the unit can supply good lighting capabilities just to mention one thing.

The “old” Isuzu Rescue vehicle was officially de-commissioned from VicSes service. After having reached the ripe age of 24 year, it was time for its retirement.

SES Controller Tony Lindhard thanked the mayor and The Service on behalf of the recipients, saying that in his

opinion, volunteers do not expect awards, accolade, or much other, but do expect understanding of what they are trying to achieve.

The Leongatha unit also have two Nissan 4X4 vehicles for other activities, providing good mobility for the unit’s duties.

The unit has 36 members, however, interested persons are always welcomed to the unit.

If interested, whether for membership enquiries or just a visit, call the duty officer on 0427 343 199 or the controller on 0429 343 199 for further info.

Start your engines: Leongatha SES controller Tony Lindhard receives the truck keys from SES regional manager Clint Saarinen.

Ready to serve: the SES crew with the new Hino rescue vehicle.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 3

Coastal climate sours

By Jane Ross SIXTEEN planning applications before South Gippsland Council have been put on hold because of climate change issues.

The shire has unwittingly become a test case for such matters.

Its land mass is now pressed between two planning “thorns” – sea level rise and wildfire management overlays.

The latter came in two weeks ago.

The former awaits clear Federal and State policy direction.

That’s unlikely to come soon, hence council’s action with the 16 applications.

It’s about risk management explained mayor Cr Jim Fawcett.

The move follows the handing down of a VCAT decision refusing a subdivision at Waratah Bay. “Our planning seems to be at the forefront of this issue,” said Cr Fawcett, “we haven’t seen a case like this in St Kilda or Elwood for example.”

The Waratah Bay subdivision permit was refused on the grounds that because of climate change, it would be the subject of sea level rise and inundation.

Applicant Jim Harry isn’t happy.

His dream of developing a seafood restaurant and reception centre on the Waratah foreshore has been dashed.

“It’s unfair to make up a rule like this out of the air,” he declared.

He’s considering his options, in-

Unhappy: Jim Harry thinks a VCAT decision refusing him permission to subdivide this site on the Waratah Bay foreshore is the last straw in what has been “a circus”. cluding applying to have the site rezoned commercial. This, he said, would change the building codes and regulations.

“It’s on the radar. I’d say that’s the way we can go.”

Jim, a builder and chef, operates the Waratah Bay Caravan Park. He wanted

to put his restaurant/reception centre on land on the corner of Gale and Brown streets, overlooking the beach.

The council said “yes” early last November. Objectors took it to VCAT which called for a coastal hazard vulnerability assessment before making a decision.

And that resulted in a firm “no” on the grounds that “by 2100 without mitigation measures, there will be no dune, no foreshore access, no road and the subject site will be inundated with seawater”.

Cr Fawcett said the implications of that VCAT decision are far reaching

White Road traders are still not happy

Maie Riseley: the Leongatha resident had insulation work done on her unit, which proved unnecessary.

BUSINESS owners in parts of White Road Wonthaggi, are sick to death of the road works that have been going on seemingly forever.

Scam cut short

By Matt Dunn SOUTH Gippsland’s rip off scandal has been cut short, after the Australian Government’s Home Insulation Program was canned late last week.

Leongatha octogenarian Maie Riseley was one of the last to be scammed after a company called ‘Feather Insulation’ did unnecessary work and billed the Australian tax payer $1200.

The company took away perfectly good insulation bats and replaced them with their own.

“There was nothing wrong with what was in here. I just feel it was done in a bit of a hurry and they’re ripping off the government,” she said.

“They’re rip offs. It can’t have been policed very well in the first place.”

Ian Smith, of Leongatha’s AW Smith and Sons, had the work

not only for South Gippsland, but all other coastal municipalities in Victoria and beyond.

The 16 affected applications are on temporary hold, pending a council review of the key issues in the VCAT decision.

The mayor said the issue of the impact of climate change and sea level rise is one that is “highly topical and rapidly evolving”.

Jim Harry has his own view.

“The planet is cooling.”

Cr Fawcett said the State Planning Department was yet to provide local government with clear and consistent direction in dealing with climate change and coastal planning.

“Council acknowledges that the development of policy at State level will take time.”

Action is needed in the interim.

So shire staff are working out what to do.

Their research is due to come before councillors on April 7, when a decision will be made about where to go from here.

“Council does not wish to be alarmist in this matter………. however, it would be unwise of council to ignore the issue,” said the mayor.

Bass Coast CEO Allan Bawden said newly detailed mapping of the Gippsland coast showed which areas were subject to sea level rise. That and the Victorian Coastal Strategy requiring councils to allow for a .8 sea level rise in any new strategic planning documents, provided useful planning tools.

assessed as a favour to Maie and The Star.

Many of the companies had preyed on elderly people who could not climb into the roof to check the work.

“It’s a fairly shonky job. They pulled out perfectly good 3.5 glass wool insulation and put about six squares of their own in and charged the government 1200 bucks,” Mr Smith said.

“It’s an absolutely shonky job.”

A manager from the company, who gave his name as Sangh, said he was not aware of any intention to rip home owners off.

He said he would investigate the complaint and call The Star back. The call didn’t come.

Mr Smith said it was important for people to consider who was doing their work for them.

Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent said rip offs that had been occurring were “just outrageous”.

“It shows you that when governments get involved at that

level it’s always a difficulty, that’s why I’m opposed to the takeover of rural hospitals by Canberra. If you can’t administer insulation installation, how are you going to administer hospitals,” he said.

Mr Broadbent believes that “cleaning up the mess is going to cost the government an absolute fortune.

“I can just imagine it’s going to be horrific,” he said.

“That’s a shame, because the idea behind the insulation of houses across Australia was a good idea, but badly managed.”

A Senate inquiry into the debacle was told that 400,000 properties that had had work done under the national home insulation program failed to pass muster.

About one million households had had work done, but a study of the insulation being used showed that 30 to 40 per cent was non-compliant.

Senator Stephen Fielding believes the bungle may cost taxpayers one billion dollars.

They’re calling for compensation for loss of trade.

Twenty have signed a petition to Bass Coast Council.

But that’s not half the bother there’ll be if there’s a telecommunications breakdown in the months or years ahead – the work will have to be dug up to effect repairs.

And that gets right up Cr John Duscher’s nose.

“I have been personally very disappointed with Telstra,” he said during council’s February meeting.

“We tried to get them to put in a new fibre conduit but they were not able to do that.

“I was very dissatisfied.

“If there’s a breakdown in telecommunications, that new work will need to be dug up.

“Businesses were very upset with that.”

The petition asked councillors, “Are you aware of the extreme difficulties and financial downturn happening to businesses affected by these works?

“How much longer will the Bass Highway/ White Road works take?

“Why are they not proceeding at full strength?”

The project has a l-on-g history.

It’s many years since Bass Coast Council proposed upgrading that entrance to town with a service road, kerb and channelling.

VicRoads offered $200,000 towards the cost. Council lobbied for more. VicRoads stood firm.

Then along came the Wonthaggi desalination plant and its need for upgrades on the Bass Highway and Lower Powlett Road.

That work went ahead and the White Road scheme became part of the greater whole.

But it’s still going.

The petition went before councillors at their February meeting and the result is unlikely to soothe those who signed it.

Councillors discussed the matter even though petitions usually “lie on the table for four weeks” as per a local law.

“We do understand the impacts,” infrastructure

director Steve Piasente told the council chamber.

He suggested the petitioners be told the work is due to be completed on March 19, the improvements should bring future benefits and there’s no compensation.

“I wouldn’t be happy with that response,” said Cr Gareth Barlow. “It’s a large project; it was always going to have an impact.

“They have council’s sympathies but there is not much we can do.”

Cr John Duscher said, “We do very clearly understand the impacts.”

PAGE 4 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Celine fans: the 14 women from across the world finally met each other in Chicago to watch a performance on Oprah.

Her heart will go on

By Chris Brown

A MIRBOO NORTH woman travelled to Chicago to watch Celine Dion perform and meet 13 special friends who share her passion for the singing superstar.

Denelle Calafiore had only days to arrange the trip after staff from the Oprah Winfrey show invited the group of women to the United States.

While other children listened to the Wiggles or watched Hi 5, five-year-old Denelle was a budding Celine Dion fan.

In April 2008 Denelle saw Celine in concert for the first time in Melbourne.

It was such a great experience she began researching the Taking Chances Tour and started interacting with fans across the globe on an internet forum.

This led to front row seats at a concert in December 2008 that had Denelle flying to Los Angeles and then third row seats in Phoenix.

A passion needs to be shared and Denelle was blessed to find 13 other people as fanatical about Celine as she is.

Happy meeting: Mirboo North’s Denelle Calafiore (right) with Celine Dion in Chicago.

“We spoke, and do still speak, every day whether it’s on the phone, SMS, MSN or webcam,” she said.

“The girls had a brilliant idea to send in a video to Oprah.

“It told the story of our friendship...the reason we had all met and that all 14 of us had never been in

the same room at the same time.”

Harpo Studios was sent the video in October last year, then in late January a producer called one of the girls to say the Oprah show was interested in their story.

Danelle said they all had to Skype with the producers on a Friday afternoon, which was 4.30am on a Sat-

urday in Australia.

“We were so excited we couldn’t contain ourselves,” she said.

They were told Celine would appear on February 3 and audience tickets would be theirs if the 14 women could get to Chicago.

“We were all frantic from that point on trying to organise passports, visas,

airfares and accommodation,” Denelle said.

“We found out on the Saturday and by Monday morning we were flying halfway across the world.”

On the day of the Oprah show taping, a limousine picked them up from their hotel.

Denelle said the show was amazing.

“We laughed and cried all together; it was just so surreal standing in front of two of the most famous women in the world,” she said.

After the show a black SUV vehicle was leaving the studio, and as it passed by with the windows rolled down the 14 women began singing a song to her.

“She sang and laughed along with us,” Denelle said.

Of course, photos were taken and autographs signed.

The trip ended with tears and hugs.

Already the 14 are planning a reunion at the premiere of Celine’s new Las Vegas show that launches in March 2011.

To see the video that was sent to the Oprah show visit www.youtube.com/ watch?v=7LI_VtfVqUI.

’Gatha’s future foundations

By Matt Dunn MEMBER for Gippsland South and Leader of the Nationals Peter Ryan dropped in to check on the progress of the Leongatha Education Precinct last week.

He was shown around by Leongatha Primary School viceprincipal Grant Kuhne, who said he was looking forward to the move from the present primary school site.

Mr Ryan said the precinct represented a $75 million investment in education, and was something “unique” in the state.

“The great thing here was the 54 acres – the essential attractive feature of it, letting us bring it all

together on the one site,” he said.

“It’s set us apart from the vast majority of other opportunities throughout Victoria. We’ve been able to do it and it’s terrific, it’s terrific.”

Plans for the precinct began years ago at a meeting between Mr Ryan, former Leongatha Secondary College principal Col Boyd and then Minister for Education and Training Lynne Kosky.

“This will set the stage for education for two or three decades to come in South Gippsland. It is truly a great development, and I’m so very proud of the community support that enabled it to happen,” Mr Ryan said.

“A lot of people had a vision to see if we could do something here of this nature.”

He said the precinct would give the primary school a “brand new day. As part of an overall education precinct it will just be a brilliant outcome.”

Next on the drawing board is a planned improvement to Mirboo North’s education facilities, he said.

“They’ve basically got the essential ingredients there now, with the secondary and primary school co-located. They’ve had the tremendous addition of the open space classrooms, which have been developed there in the past 12 to 18 months,” Mr Ryan said. “But certainly I’d like to see a substantial part of the school renewed. In a regional sense, I think that’s a major project of the next order – once we get all this concluded.”

Future foundations: Leongatha Primary School viceprincipal Grant Kuhne and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan stand at the site of what will become the Leongatha Primary School gymnasium.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 5

Mayor: “I apologise”

By Matt Dunn SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council mayor Jim Fawcett has publicly apologised for failing to reveal the State Government’s plans to increase the height of wind farm turbines by 25 metres at Bald Hills.

Don Fairbrother: the anti wind farm campaigner accepted the mayor’s apology, though he labelled it a ‘stuff up’.

Cr Fawcett said the breakdown in communication was “an obvious mistake on our part”.

Planning Minister Justin Madden’s plans were only revealed last week, despite a letter being sent to Cr Fawcett on December 16 last year.

The development was revealed in last week’s Star.

“The issue, quite deservedly, has been covered in the press. Council and particularly myself, hasn’t been overly diligent in handling this,” he told a council meeting last Wednesday.

The council chambers were crowded with residents who have fought against the wind farm plans for the past eight years and only learnt about the massive height increase through the media.

“I’d like to put a few things on the record regarding the latest information concerning the height of the wind generators at the proposed Mitsui Bald Hills wind farm,” Cr Fawcett said.

“We received the Minister’s letter, which is dated December 16, 2009.

Council has dated it as received on January 4, 2010. I saw that letter sometime in the middle of January.

I urge you to understand there were coastal issues and council was on leave for at least a week from Christmas Day to New Year’s Day. “The letter should have raised, in my mind, concerns for both the community and councillors and I failed to see that.

I apologise to both the community and

ward councillors that I didn’t do that (pass the information on).”

Mr Fawcett said council was in recess and CEO Tim Tamlin was on leave at the time of the correspondence from Mr Madden.

“We incorrectly expected, and we shouldn’t have done this, that the Minister’s office would make an announcement regarding the approval. But this was no excuse for not communicating the decision at that time,” he said.

“There is undoubtedly genuine concern about how those changes will impact on the adjacent community and I encourage you to write to the Minister for Planning to register your concerns.”

Bald Hills wind farm objector Don Fairbrother, who has a property near the proposed site, addressed Cr Fawcett after the apology.

“Mr Mayor, I’ve always believed in accepting apologies and I appreciate your honesty there. But having said that it has been a ‘stuff up’ basically,” he said.

Speaking after the meeting Mr Fairbrother said he “had always believed that when something goes wrong and someone apologises you always accept it.

“My initial reaction was, when I found out a week ago, that it would prejudice any sort of legal challenge.

But I believe council has recovered very well tonight,” he said.

He was buoyed by councillors voting to write to Mr Madden and Mitsui expressing its disapproval of the plan.

It was also agreed that council would “obtain a legal opinion” on appealing the decision. Cr Bob Newton opposed the plan, making the point that it could entail a “heck of a lot of legal costs”.

“It could come back to bite us on the bum,” he said.

Leader of the Nationals Peter Ryan said Mr Madden had secretly changed plans on the wind farm.

“Not only was this decision taken without any consultation with the local community, but the Minister also signed off on the planning permit before the proper studies were conducted,” he said.

He is demanding an Environmental Effects Statements (EES) on the proposed height increase.

“The government would have us believe that an increase of 25 metres in height is not a significant alteration to the project but the original panel report made its findings on the basis ‘the height to turbine zenith would not exceed 110 metres,’” he said.

Mr Ryan said the Brumby Government could not be trusted to manage the project in the interests of the community.

“The Minister has been negligent on two counts: he has failed his moral obligations to consult with and properly inform the community and he has failed to follow due process,” Mr Ryan said.

“The Brumby Government well knows that the Bald Hills Wind Farm has been trenchantly opposed by those who live in this beautiful area.

“The Minister has done everything possible to hide what he knew would be an unpopular decision from the public. At the very least, the Brumby Government has an obligation to make a copy of the planning permit publicly available.”

But Mr Ryan believes the public would eventually have its say.

“Gippslanders won’t forget the arrogant treatment they have received at the hands of this government,” he said.

New SESI money A YEAR on from the collapse of South Eastern Secured Investments, receivers have announced a further payment to investors.

The newest payment will bring the amount paid to 55 per cent.

Craig Shepard and Mark Korda of KordaMentha were appointed receivers and managers of SESI on February 11, 2009.

About 3000 depositors, mostly locals, were owed $178 million. All deposits were frozen immediately upon their appointment.

“At this stage we estimate the eventual return to debenture holders will exceed 80 cents in the dollar or more, although the final outcome will depend on the collection of loans, the prices achieved upon the sale of financial assets and any litigation arising from our continuing investigations into the causes of the company’s collapse,” Mr Shepard said.

The company has not ruled out taking those ultimately deemed to be responsible to court, as it attempts to salvage as much as it can from the collapse.

“In this instance we are looking at that as receivers, and I guess we wouldn’t ordinarily.

There’s been claims levelled at various parties, but at this stage we can’t make those known pub-

licly until we actually get to the bottom of it,” KordaMentha director Mark Uebergang told The Star.

“The investigation is ongoing and occurring as we speak.

“The types of defences available means the proceedings are staged over a length of time. Unfortunately that could turn into a lengthy litigation process, but that doesn’t mean costly, it just means that there’s a lot of detail to go through.”

Mr Uebergang said SESI “did suffer some very large losses in the months leading up to its administration.

“It’s those sorts of losses you investigate to determine if there is any merit in pursuing the parties involved,” he said.

But, in the end, pushing on to court may be more about money than wrongdoing. Barristers have told the receivers, too, that they may be looking at a protracted legal battle.

“The first question is, was there any wrongdoing? If the answer is yes, then the second question is, how deep are the pockets of the people who performed the acts that they ought not have? If the answer to the question is they’re broke, you’re wasting your time,” Mr Uebergang said.

“Going through that process and working out whether there was any wrongdoing is a subjective question and you may end up with a subjective answer.”

He said that finding out whether those you

were chasing for funds had money or assets was “a really opaque process”.

The money paid to SESI investors in the latest installment is the seventh ‘10 cent’ distribution.

“It’s 10 per cent, but 10 per cent of a reducing balance. Let’s say you had 10 dollars in SESI, you would have got a dollar back in that first installment, the next time you would have got 90c back on your reduced balance of $9,” Mr Uebergang said.

Like Mr Shepard, Mr Uebergang believes investors will receive 80 per cent of their original investments, though it may be a matter of waiting.

“I’m very confident we’ll receive 80 cents or more in the dollar. Beyond that point there’s too many question marks. It’d be nice to get everyone 100 per cent,” he said.

“Getting anything beyond 80 cents depends on a number of things. The administration is actually not costing a lot to administer, but on the flip side SESI bought into a lot of collateralised debt options out of the US that left them with fairly large exposure to some of these US companies that are going bankrupt.

“We can’t crystallise that exposure without selling notes into the market at a fairly deep discount at the moment. So what we’ve decided to do is sit and wait, based on the advice we’ve been given. As the uncertainty evaporates, those notes tend to be worth a fair bit more.”

Future planning

Two in a row

VISITORS to Inverloch are invited to join a group that is undertaking many projects in the town.

BASS Coast Boardriders are aiming to win the Inverloch Jazz Festival Parade best float for the third consecutive year.

It’s called the Inverloch Community Planning Group.

Members have helped put more than 320 indigenous plants in a new garden bed at Rotary Park and have just added mulch.

The next group meeting will be on Tuesday February 23 at 7pm at the Inverloch Community Hub. To find out more, ring Cathy Giliam on 0402 906 245.

Swell Mamas, a surfing group for young mothers, is joining in.

Youngsters are invited to w workshop on Thursday March 4 at 4pm, to customise lime green cardboard “surf boards”.

A surf and family day is planned for the end of March and the following month, the club will answer a surf-off challenge from the South Coast Boardriders.

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For bookings phone the cinema on 5672 3593 and leave a message if unattended.

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By Matt Dunn

PAGE 6 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Red tape worth $200

By Matt Dunn A $200 donation to the Mount Best community came under attack last week, with Cr Mimmie Jackson in the firing line for promising money from her discretionary fund.

The money was promised to the Mount Best Community Hall Association, to put toward catering and other expenses associated with the premiere of three films sponsored by the Australian Centre for the Moving Image.

Movie making professionals from ACMI shot 12 mini-documentaries in October last year, with the premiere held on Sunday.

They zero in on towns across South Gippsland Shire with Mirboo North, Meeniyan, Mount Best, and the Hills cluster of Bena, Loch, Nyora and Poowong all receiving the attention of documentary makers.

Cr Jackson told last Wednesday night’s council meeting that the $200 was to be used to help fund “a broad celebration for all those involved in the project.

“It’s that aspect of the event that the discretionary fund allocation is for – it’s for a community celebration that will come after the premiere, which I hope will be appreciated by those who attend,” she said.

But council officers and other councillors, including mayor Cr Jim Fawcett, argued that the donation was outside the accepted discretionary

funds guidelines, as there was already funding from another body - ACMI. “Under the discretionary it states that a project’s not eligible if it’s being funded from another source,” council’s manager organisational development Maggie Loughrey explained.

“This project is being funded by another source outside council and so if councillors need to use their discretionary fund, it’s actually required that it be looked at by the entire council.

Because it’s outside of what we would see as a straight interpretation of that particular policy it needs to come to council to be agreed to.

“It’s a bit hazy.”

Former mayor, Cr Jennie Deane, said she could not argue with the importance of the film premiere but council had already offered “a lot of in

Day for the ladies

MAJOR events in Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires will mark International Women’s Day. The Mirboo North Bushfire Recovery Committee is holding a lunch at noon on Wednesday March 10, at the Mirboo North Hotel and up to 200 women are expected to gather at Archies on the Creek at Archies Creek on Friday March 5, to celebrate International Women’s Day in Bass Coast.

The actual day is March 8, but because that is the Labour Day holiday, events have been organised around that date.

Louise Fitzroy is the guest speaker at the Mirboo North event. She has been an ABC journalist for four years and was based at ABC regional radio in Sale and reported on the Delburn/Darlimurla and Black Saturday bushfires.

Louise is a member of the ABC team that won a Walkley Award for its coverage of the 2009 Victorian bushfires. She was also a presenter on Kinglake/ABC Community Radio, assisting with recovery and rebuilding after the fires.

Her current role is as a field reporter on various ABC radio programs including the Country Hour.

This event costs $23 a head or $15 for Health Care Card holders and students.

Contact South Gippsland Council for more details.

Retired opera singer Stella Axarlis will be the guest speaker at the Bass Coast lunch. She is also on the board of Phillip Island Nature Parks.

Tickets are selling fast but Sam Bennett on 1300 226 278 might have a couple left.

kind assistance” to the event, as well as money to the communities involved.

“I fully support the Mt Best community and the other communities that are having this event. I think it’s extremely important to the community, and the films are extremely important to the shire overall,” she said.

“The discussion is purely around whether it’s appropriate to use council discretionary funds.”

Cr Jeanette Harding and Cr Bob Newton both came in to bat for Cr Jackson.

“I think now that this question has been asked we should really look at it as changing the name of the discretionary fund. I don’t really think it is now a discretionary fund,” Cr Newton said.

“It’s opened up a whole new can of worms. I support Cr Jackson’s

Centenary celebration PRIMARY and secondary school students have the chance to take part in Wonthaggi Centenary celebrations on March 20 and 21, thanks to a number of competitions.

Those involved in school Bike Ed programs can ride in a parade through the town that will culminate in a garden party at the Wonthaggi Hospital.

Bass Coast Council is supplying cardboard for children to make decorative flowers and those of primary age are invited to paint or write their thoughts on how Wonthaggi should celebrate its birthday.

Foon’s Photographics is sponsoring a competition for secondary school students. The best entries of photos of Wonthaggi will go on show in the town hall.

appeal.”

Cr David Lewis said it was “a sad day” when decisions to help out a community were tied up in red tape.

“I think if the community of Mt Best is asking for some assistance they need some assistance,” he said.

Cr Kieran Kennedy was of a similar mind.

“Mt Best rarely asks for donations from council’s discretionary funds and I’m sure they would not have asked if they hadn’t really needed the funds,” he said.

The motion was carried in the end, with councillors Deane, Raabe and Fawcett maintaining their objection to the donation.

Young at art A YOUTH arts project is planned for Bass Coast Shire later this year.

A series of workshops and other creative opportunities will aim to engage and inspire young people to create works that will form a public exhibition.

The project will be run by Bass Coast YMCA and Visionary Images, a not-for-profit arts organisation for young people who have experienced hardship.

An artist is needed for the project.

The person should be based in Bass Coast or nearby and have a strong interest in community cultural development, or media art skills. The position depends on the success of funding applications and the person employed would work as part of a team.

POLICE BRIEFS Lucky escape for Mirboo North woman A 48-year-old Mirboo North woman was lucky to survive after flipping her car at high speeds last Wednesday on the Bass Highway near the Pound Creek Road turnoff.

The woman was overtaking

a truck, when a car, driven by a 71-year-old man from Wonthaggi North, pulled out in front of her. She swerved to miss the car and ended up crashing into an embankment.

The woman was taken to hospital, but was not believed to have been seriously injured in the crash.

McCartins assault LEONGATHA Police are investigating two assaults outside McCartins Hotel in Leongatha in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Lost property

Leadership group: the captains of Relay for Life teams.

MEENIYAN Police’s Leading Senior Constable Paul McDonald is asking anyone who lost a digital

Relay to celebrate SOUTH Gippsland residents are invited to form and enter teams in the Cancer Council Victoria’s South Gippsland Relay For Life at Dumbalk on April 10 and 11, at the Dumbalk recreation reserve.

During the event, groups of locals will take turns walking or running through the night. People will bring their tents and camp overnight as a community. There will be free entertainment, games for the kids and even spot prizes.

It’s not too late to go online and enter a team.

The next team captains’ meeting will be held on March 11 at the Dumbalk Kinder, Miller St at 7.30pm; will your team be represented?

“Relay For Life is a chance for everybody in the community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer,” said South Gippsland Relay For Life volunteer committee chair manager Walter Aich.

Walter and partner Chris have dedicated their involvement in the Relay for Life 2010 to remember Chris’s mother, who survived breast cancer for 43 years, before succumbing to the after affects of

the treatment, radical mastectomy and radiation therapy; for many at the time the cure was worse than the disease.

The Relay For Life contributes, through the Cancer Council, to research, education and support services to those in need, promoting lifestyle choices that can help Victorians reduce their cancer risk and develop cures and preventions that mean people will not need to endure the same hardships and after effects as those faced by Chris’s mother.

“Each year’s event is different. There will be new stories of triumph to celebrate and memories of loved ones lost to share. As we do each year, we will also honour all locals who have ever experienced cancer.

“Ceremonies will also be held throughout the event to honour locals who have been touched by cancer.

“At dusk, we will line the track with candles and messages dedicated to loved ones who have faced cancer. This is always one of the most moving reminders of why we fight cancer,” Mr Aich said.

For more information about getting involved in South Gippsland Relay For Life, visit www.relayforlife.org. au, call 1300 65 65 85 or email southgippsland@relayforlife.org.au.

camera at Stony Creek in October last year to contact the station. Call 5664 7281.

Farm theft INVERLOCH Police are looking for information in relation to a farm theft at Tarwin Lower which totalled $8000.

“A 600 litre boom spray was stolen and some other farm equipment was stolen from a shed on Welshpool Road – about $8000 worth of stuff,” Senior Constable Phil Moody said.

The theft occurred between February 10 and 17. Anyone with information is urged to call Inverloch Police on 5674 1202.

Serial hoon

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“He got away by taking off into the scrub, but we picked him up today in his house in Inverloch and arrested him. He’s been interviewed for conduct endangering life and numerous traffic offences, exceeding the speed limit…you name it.”

The man’s vehicle was impounded on Thursday.

After being interviewed by police yesterday the man was transported to Morwell where he will face court, with prosecuting officers set to make a remand application “based on his offending and his continued dangerous driving.

“Hopefully he’ll get remanded or get some strict bail conditions. We were hoping to get him locked up and get him off the road, because he’s going to kill someone,” Sgt Hullick said.

Sgt Hullick said there were other matters being investigated by police in relation to the man.

“He’s got matters dating back from

last year in relation to driving at dangerous speeds on the highway. He’s got some other things we’re looking into.

He’s certainly a menace,” he said.

“He’s one of the worst traffic offenders I’ve ever dealt with. He just doesn’t get it. He had a passenger in the car last Thursday night – a teenage female. Those inquiries are still pending in relation to her.

“The speeds and the way he was driving are just madness.”

In other related news, Leongatha Police nabbed a 16-year-old drink driver from Nyora in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The learner driver was “unaccompanied by a fully licensed driver,” senior constable Jeff Watsford said.

“The driver blew .03, when he’s supposed to be zero. The car he was driving was unregistered as well and didn’t have any number plates,” he said.

“He’s facing a number of other traffic offences. He’ll go to the children’s

court, charged on summons for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol and the other traffic offences.”

The latest road incidents come on the back of a Victoria Police announcement that it has impounded 10,000 cars using anti-hoon legislation, introduced in July 2006.

Deputy Commissioner Ken Lay (Road Policing) said the large number of impoundments could be attributed to a number of key factors.

“The fact that we have impounded 10,000 of these hoons shows that some people have just not got the message.

Speed and dangerous driver behaviour kills, and it is time for everyone, not just some, to wake up and realise that,” he said.

Male drivers represent about 96 per cent of all hoons, while female hoons have increased one per cent in the past year.

The average age of hoon drivers remains at 24, and the majority of impounds take place during weekends.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 7

Praise for sea rescue TEENAGE surf lifesavers have been praised for rescuing a man critically injured in a Walkerville boating crash.

Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club members Neil Gates, daughter Leah, 17, and Lewis Coard, 14, plucked Wallace Martin from the sea after his kayak was run-over by a speed boat on January 6.

Mr Martin’s wife, Genevieve, said the actions of Mr Gates and the teenage duo had almost certainly saved the life of her husband, who was face down in the water with a brain injury when they arrived.

Police are investigating the incident, which occurred on a Wednesday afternoon in the normally peaceful bay.

Mrs Martin claimed the speed boat was racing with another boat when it struck her husband, who was in clear water near Bird Rock and wearing a high visibility shirt.

“He had a bright red top on and was obvious to me even as he came around the rock,” she said.

“Two boats came around the corner and they appeared to be racing.

“I went to the shoreline and yelled ‘for God’s sake slow down’ because there were other people around as well, kids snorkelling off the rocks, and I could see they were going way too fast.

“One of them came between Wallace and the rocks and the other one ploughed into the side of him.

“The kayak disappeared beneath the boat and I just thought, ‘Oh my

God, he’s dead’,” While the driver and a passenger jumped into the water and the other boat eventually returned to the scene, Mrs Martin said it wasn’t until the local lifesavers swung into action that her husband had a chance for survival.

“The kids got on their rescue board and paddled out there really quickly,” she said.

“When they got out there, there was blood everywhere and Wallis was face down in the water and the guys from the boat were hysterical.

“We are talking a few minutes until someone has actually got to him.”

The Venus Bay lifesavers took Mr Martin part of the way to shore on a surfboard before a boat ferried him the rest of the way.

Drifting in and out of consciousness, he was transferred to Foster hospital before being airlifted to Melbourne.

Six weeks later, Mr Martin still suffers the effects of a brain injury and has been unable to return to work.

“He is really no better in the sense that he tires so easily, can’t sleep properly and his balance is badly disturbed. He can’t see dark colours properly.”

While still hoping for a full recovery, Mrs Martin said she wanted to ensure no one else has to suffer like her husband has.

“If a car was driving along and hit a pushbike, which is the same scenario as a registered boat and a

kayak, they would be in so much trouble,” she said.

“But there is no TAC and no support for us whatsoever.

“It’s just about people taking responsibility for our environment and public places.”

Neil Gates said he was extremely proud of his daughter and young Lewis.

“We were just having a day out when we saw this guy in the boat who obviously wasn’t watching there he was going,” he said.

“I was out to Wallace, first and it was pretty ugly.”

“Then my daughter came out with the board and I thought, fantastic, we can get him to shore.

“If we had arrived another 30 seconds or so later it could have been quite different.”

Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving spokesman Julian Seri praised his fellow members for their courage and clear-headedness.

“It is a testament to the skills and character of surf lifesavers,” he said.

“If it wasn’t for them, it could have been a different outcome.”

Leading Senior Constable Graeme Schoobert from Paynesville Water Police said investigations into the incident are continuing, with some statements yet to be taken.

LSC Schoobert said a senior officer of the Water Police would decide, once all statements had been given, whether the boat’s driver would be charged.

CFA stands firm IF members of the Bass Coast Group CFA are forced to change regions, they’ll refuse.

Group officer Damien O’Connor said the dictum would be met with defiance. A top level meeting at the group’s current regional headquarters in Dandenong has failed to resolve the dispute.

Members have gone to Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria which is arranging a meeting with CFA

chairman Kerry Murphy and CEO Mick Bourke. The body represents the State’s 60,000 volunteer firefighters.

Mr O’Connor is hoping for a sympathetic hearing, but he’s not holding his breath.

“The hierarchy is hell bent on making company policy stick. We’re dealing with bureaucracy.”

And he’s confused about who’s in charge because some of the CFA “brass” say the decision hasn’t yet been finalised, while others “say

we’re going”.

“We can’t give up hope,” said Mr O’Connor. “The reality is we’ll defy the move and take it from there. If they sack us, they sack us.”

Mr O’Connor has already been instructed not to speak out about the issue, but he’s been ignoring that directive for weeks.

Group members, who are from the broad Wonthaggi/Phillip Island area, don’t want their headquarters moving to Sale because it’s too far away.

Always faithful: Mary MacKillop school captain Claire Miller shows her devotion at the school’s Opening Mass last Wednesday.

Finally, St Mary THE Mary Mac faithful have been buoyed by news that the woman who gave the college its name will soon be canonised, thus becoming Australia’s very first saint on Sunday, October 17.

School principal Michael Delaney described the announcement as “great news for all Australians as well as the many, many people in South Gippsland who have benefited from the work of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart”.

“For nearly 25 years now, Mary MacKillop has been identified for

the students of our college as an inspirational role model,” he said.

“It is truly astounding to reflect on the enormity of what Mary and her followers undertook in mid-19th century Australia. In ones, twos and threes these remarkable young women went to the poorest parts of country Australia to bring Catholic education to the children in those areas.

“We can only imagine what it must have been like for them to be working like this. Relying solely on the generosity of the poor people they were serving for their food, clothing and housing must have required enormous commitment and trust in God.”

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Hub of the action

By Brad Lester SUMMER crowds have been flowing through the $1.8 million Inverloch Community Hub since it opened in January.

The complex combines the Inverloch library, visitor information centre, community hall, community house, stadium, playgroup, and maternal and child health centre in a single location in the heart of town.

Bass Coast Shire Council has appointed Cathy Giliam as community hub facilitator.

The maternal and child health office adjoins a meeting room that can be used by Bass Coast Community Health to also offer other visiting services, such as counselling and dietitian. Mothers will appreciate the baby feeding and change space.

A meeting room has been added to the existing stadium and

with direct access to a playground designed for children aged up to five years, this space is used by the Inverloch Playgroup and other community groups.

The new community house features an office, information technology room, multipurpose room and meeting room. The former community house building in William Street will become a common space for residents of nearby Office of Housing accommodation.

A wide, open corridor links all sections and the teal-coloured walls are lined with artwork.

Monthly exhibitions will feature the work of artists from the local area and further afield.

“The artwork adds colour and warmth and brings more people into the building. That’s what it’s all about,” Ms Giliam said.

The stadium and community hall remain as it is, although the hall will be painted in April. The hub also has public toilets.

Ms Giliam is responsible for managing the hub and for also expanding its usage within the community.

She began her role in October last year after previously working with council as rural access worker, helping clients with disabilities in a community development role.

“Part of my role is to get new people involved and get them to stay a bit longer, particularly young people, to give them a space to hang out,” she said.

The Inverloch Community Hub is available for hire. Groups and individuals can use the community hall, kitchen, an office, small or large meeting rooms, stadium or the internal street (corridor). To book, phone Bass Coast Shire Council on 1300 226 278.

Artists can also hire the internal street for a 15 per cent commission on all works sold or a minimum of $50 for the month.

Many uses: the Inverloch Community Hub offers a gathering and exhibition space, said Cathy Giliam, community hub facilitator.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 9

Nursing trial dead

By Chris Brown MONASH University’s nursing course trial at Leongatha has been deemed a failure.

Only four or five students enrolled for each of the two years the entry course ran at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital.

South Gippsland-based Bachelor of Nursing students were used to increase numbers.

More than 25 students had been expected to take the opportunity to complete part of their Diploma of Tertiary Studies at Leongatha, which would lead to a Bachelor of Nursing degree at Monash University’s Churchill campus if they continued.

Monash University Student Re-

cruitment Co-ordinator Giuseppe Marino said students did some classes and clinical training programs in Leongatha and went to Churchill for other lectures.

“I think it was considered a failure,” he said.

“It was an important trial to see how it could work in the region.

“We put a lot of effort into running information sessions and got some good turnout from mature age students, but ultimately, with the numbers being that low, it wasn’t going to be sustainable.”

Mr Marino said if there had been strong and increasing enrolments there may have been potential to continue the entry course at Leongatha.

The Leongatha Clinical Centre was set up with a $120,000 grant from the

Federal Government’s Department of Education, Science and Training that was announced in September 2007.

It aimed to offer students an alternative pathway to nursing.

Leongatha Memorial Hospital continues to host first year nursing students studying at Monash’s Churchill campus.

Mr Marino said Bachelor of Nursing Practice degree students visit the hospital for small group live lab experiences.

“The hospital at Leongatha provides an ideal setting as it has aged care and refurbished clinical labs,” he said.

GippsTAFE will continue to use the clinical labs as well.

Other new arrangements for 2010 include the stationing of a Monash staff member at the hospital one day a

week.

Mr Marino said Monash was always looking at new opportunities and partnerships in the community.

“We are very committed to the South Gippsland region,” he said.

Monash University staff regularly attend school information nights in the area.

The Diploma of Tertiary Studies is a one-year course that prepares students who didn’t obtain high enough ENTER scores for direct entry into courses for tertiary study.

The popular Monash University course attracted 130 students to the Gippsland campus in 2009.

Already 179 have signed up for places in the 2010 course.

Meanwhile 420 students have accepted a place at Monash University’s

Gippsland Campus for 2010.

Of these 51 are from the South Gippsland region, which includes South Gippsland Bass Coast shires.

Mr Marino said the numbers do not include people who attended a nonSouth Gippsland secondary college or students who were offered a place, but elected to go elsewhere.

“There is good representation from South Gippsland,” he said.

“Monash Gippsland continues to place a high priority on schools in the South Gippsland region and has a strong relationship with school careers advisors and the promotion of higher education in the area.”

Woorayl guides mark centenary WOORAYL Region of the girl guides had several reasons for celebration at Coal Creek on Sunday, February 21.

Firstly it was the celebration of 100 years of girl guides; it was also Thinking Day 2010, and thirdly, they had as their special guest Michael Baden Powell, grandson of Lord Baden Powell, founder of the scout and guide movement. BadenPowell is active in the Victorian Branch of Scouts Australia.

In the Centenary Year of Guiding, 10 million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world joined together to celebrate World Thinking Day, February 22.

This day has been a significant event in guiding calendars since 1926, as they remember the joint birthdays of the Founder, Lord Robert Baden Powell and his wife Olave, and recognise the tremendous contributions they both made to the lives of young people.

The longest serving leader, June

MacNee of Yarram, and the youngest guide, Lily Lawrence, were given the honour of joining Michael Baden Powell in cutting the cake celebrating 100 years.

Coal Creek’s sports oval provided the ideal venue as the guides set up camp the night before and prepared for the festivities on Sunday morning.

The guides had set up a number of activities while leaders prepared the venue to cater for the warm conditions. Guide units still exisiting in the Woorayl region are Poowong, Leongatha, Yarram, Korumburra, and Wonthaggi.

An enjoyable part of the official proceedings included a parade of old brownie and guide uniforms dating back to the 1930s.

Organiser Linda Harvey praised Rowena and staff at Coal Creek for allowing them to use the oval, which proved a great success.

For those wishing to find out more about the guiding movement call 8606 3500 or visit www.guidesvic.org.au

Colour ceremony: guides ‘bring in the colours’ as part of the official proceedings.

Above: Honour: Queen’s Guides Alysia Clark of Poowong Guides (left) and Emily Angell of Korumburra Guides, catch up with Michael Baden Powell at the 100 years event.

Left: Yarram guides: back from left Chania Burley-Leary, Emily Lane, ‘Wombat’ Joyce Roberts, Sharee BurleyLeary, front Ruby Lane.

Over the years: the display of old uniforms proved interesting. Pictured modelling the uniforms are Ruby Lane, Keira Tilling, Molly Clark, Meg Minogue, Molly Bickham, Gabrielle O’Connor and Georgia Blogg.

Right: Leongatha guides: from left, Laura Brennan, Amber Hansson, Molly Clark and Meg Minogue, pictured with leader Heather Drury.

Left: Cake cutting: the longest serving leader, June MacNee of Yarram, and the youngest guide, Lily Lawrence, were given the honour of joining Michael Baden Powell in cutting the cake celebrating 100 years.

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A LEONGATHA High School reunion for students who started year 7 in 1985 and finished year 12 in 1990, will be held on the evening of June 12, at the Leongatha Football Rooms.

Contact Michelle Seuren

for further information on 0423 757 877 or email michelle@123bookme. com.au. RSVP essential.

A RITCHIE Street man saw a red bellied black snake crawl over from his neighbour’s yard last week into

his own yard. The man, who didn’t want to be identified, said he would normally remove snakes to somewhere away from houses, but this one was a particularly feisty customer. A shovel dispatched it. He said it was the first time he had seen a “red-belly” in Leongatha.

LARGE female gummy sharks are reportedly migrating in Western Port Bay, offering a boon for fisherfolk. Some weighing up to 33kgs are being caught, with 14kgs a good average size.

The Prom Coast Singers is a Foster based choir founded in 1998 with Paddy Broberg as its choral director.

PCS members basically want to sing and also to improve their voices and enjoy exploring and performing

good music. With the pending retirement of its founding Musical Director, there is great enthusiasm from members to keep the choir active, taking on new challenges and at the same time sharing the cheerful company of other music lovers.

The Prom Coast Singers are now seeking a director with sound choral and general musical skills to continue to inspire a disparate group of people with a common love of singing and a willingness to work hard to achieve their best.

The musical director has the responsibility to plan the choir’s musical activities including the selection of music as well as the conduct of rehearsals and to direct the final performances.

Local musicians have been very willing to perform with the PCS and the director

CONGRATULATIONS to Ruth Williams of Fish Creek on attaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Ballarat University. Ruth is the daughter of Garry and Sylvia Williams of Korumburra. She was educated at Korumburra High School, then attained a BA at Monash University and a BTeach (Hons) at the University of Melbourne. Dr Williams’ PhD thesis involved researching the adaptation and identity formation of refugees. She has had several articles published and has been approached to write for another academic publication.

is expected to work with them when appropriate.

The position is not salaried although travel expenses can be met.

The choir is also interested in hearing from people willing to work as rehearsal pianists. Anyone interested in working as either the musical director or rehearsal pianist for the Prom Coast Singers is invited to contact Andrew Jamieson 5683 2683 or acjammo@ozemail.com.au Johanna Haasjes would like to thank the community for supporting the Leongatha Make Poverty History Action Group’s effort to raise funds for short and long term relief for earthquake victims in Haiti.

A tipping jar at Henrietta’s collected $586, at New Beginnings Christian Book Shop $305, which together with three stalls outside the Leongatha IGA supermarket and one outside the Koonwarra Store on Market Day, raised a total of $2330.

The community is so generous, because this is only one effort of many.

BEV Hanley celebrated her 70th birthday with friends at the ‘Gilded Lily’ Loch and, at the weekend, with family at Cranbourne.

Premiere night: Adam Kennedy (right) was among the students featured in the Young Voices of Mirboo North documentary. He is with his father Mark.

At the documentaries: Georgia and Amber (both of Mirboo North) enjoy some popcorn during the intermission.

SOUTH Gippsland was abuzz with documentary premieres across the weekend.

Poowong, Meeniyan, Mirboo North and Mount Best each had their turn as documentaries made by the Australian Centre for the Moving Image were shown.

New president: Ken Marshman (left) is congratulated on becoming president of South Gippsland Legacy by Melbourne Legacy president Graeme Standish, during a changeover held at the Leongatha RSL on Sunday.

At Mirboo North on Saturday night the shire hall attracted a good crowd of people to enjoy some popcorn and jaffas, and watch the movies.

The impressive films certainly captured the vibrancy of those parts of South Gippsland.

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Roads and truck travel

By Chris Brown LEONGATHA trucking representatives met with Gippsland South MP Peter Ryan on Tuesday.

It was an appropriate time, with this week being trucking week.

Road quality was the biggest issue of unease.

There were concerns that the Bass Highway was benefiting from government funds while the South Gippsland and Strzelecki highways languish.

Mr Peter Ryan agreed that more money should be spent on South Gippsland roads.

“If we do make it (into office) I think a priority for us would be a passing lane each side of Mirboo North,” he said.

Mr Ryan was taken for a journey

around town in a Ryan’s Transport B-double.

Ryan’s Transport’s Dennis Ryan said Mr Ryan was invited to Leongatha by the trucking industry.

Dennis Ryan is on the board of the Victorian Transport Association.

He said the trucking industry does 15.5 billion kilometres a year and employs 500,000 people.

“A lot of people don’t understand that every item in the supermarket is carried by a truck somewhere along the way,” Dennis said.

“Obviously the country would stop without it.”

Dennis said the days of a truck driver in the blue singlet is gone.

“They are all professionals now,” he said.

“We’re trying to get more people into the industry and realise you can get a lot out of it.”

About 90 per cent of B-double

drivers have been through rigorous training.

Ryan’s Transport has four B-doubles and one truck for local work.

They employ seven people.

Also at the Leongatha meeting in the industrial estate were representatives from Nesci’s Transport, Evans Petroleum, Murray Goulburn and Riseley’s Transport.

Murray Goulburn has 50 farm pickup trucks and eight trucks, which go between Melbourne and Leongatha.

Truck contractors are engaged to fill about 30 per cent of Murray Goulburn’s requirements.

The milk co-operative’s trucks spend about 80 per cent of their time on dirt weather roads or farm tracks.

See The Star’s Truck Week feature begining on page 40.

Truck concerns: Gippsland South MP Peter Ryan and Ryan’s Transport’s Dennis Ryan last Tuesday.

Say cheese: Barry Charlton and Cheryl Hulls with their prestigious Australian Cheeseboard Perpetual Trophy.

Cheese is Berry good BERRYS Creek Gourmet Cheese has won two more major awards.

This takes to 15 the total number of prizes gained by Barry Charlton and Cheryl Hulls since they founded the company 2 ½ years ago.

Their Tarwin Blue won the only gold medal in the blue cheese class at the Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show. And it was chosen as one of five exhibitors to win the Australian Cheeseboard Perpetual Trophy.

This means Tarwin Blue will be served to dignitaries at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, giving it outstanding exposure.

Winners of this perpetual trophy are presented with an engraved, boxed set of cheese knives.

The second award was at the Australian Grand Dairy Awards. This attracts the nation’s best and the Berrys Creek Tarwin

Blue was one of three finalists chosen in each of the 20 product classes.

“We’re very proud of our recent successes,” chorused Barry and Cheryl.

Miranda Sharp is proud of them too.

She is a food afficionado and former cheese judge who lives at Bena.

“Aren’t we proud to have them showcasing South Gippsland milk?”

The latest honours follow a gold medal at last October’s World Cheese Awards.

Barry and Cheryl and their team make their prize-winning cheeses in a factory at Poowong North, where the milk is produced.

The cheese is available interstate and locally at outlets including IGA Leongatha and Korumburra, the Koonwarrra Store, Hard Loch Café, Inverloch Foodworks and A W Smith Leongatha.

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Slow down

IT seems like every other week there is a story about young South Gippslanders putting their own lives and those of fellow motorists on the line.

The latest is a man caught by police speeding at ridiculous levels.

To classify the man as a hoon would seem to be too kind.

Bloody idiot doesn’t go far enough either.

Just a few weeks ago, we had a car full of teenage girls wrapped around a power pole at Yanakie. It was reportedly seen driven at excessive speeds moments before the crash.

Not long before that, a tractor and car collided after some reckless driving by another youngster.

The message simply isn’t getting through to many drivers on our roads.

Perhaps the pledge by both state Labor and Liberals to crush hoon cars might make these people think again.

That is, if they ever thought in the first place.

Life saver

The SES took delivery of its new rescue truck last week.

Just like everything else that is achieved by our volunteer emergency services, it was gained through hard work and persistence.

The hard work, however, has certainly paid off this time.

The truck is a huge asset to the local community, giving us all a better chance of survival if caught in an emergency situation.

There were smiles all around on Thursday night when the truck was unwrapped at the headquarters of the Leongatha SES. Everyone in the community should be smiling, however, as from now on we are all a little bit safer.

Hot wind blows YET again I am dismayed by the arrogance of the Brumby Government.

Justin Madden’s secret planning approval for an increase in the Bald Hills wind farm tower height from 100m to 135m shows the contempt that this man and his Government have for the people of regional Victoria.

The ramification of this decision is staggering in planning policy, the affects on local residents and the environment.

To our Mayor, Cr Fawcett, our Council Chief Executive, Mr Tamlin and the associated Public Officers who declined to act on this outcome for the rate payers of South Gippsland, shame on you!

By your inaction you have demonstrated that you are not only puppets of the Brumby Labor Government but are unfit to hold of-

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ATTENTION all farmers: Please voice your concern regarding the draconian native vegetation (land clearing) laws.

And greenhouse gas abatement and climate change laws that will destroy, if implemented, Australia’s rural sector.

If you have been personally affected by these laws, or feel you may be in the future, please send a submission to the coming Senate Inquiry instigated by the recent case of Peter Spencer and Barnaby Joyce, so that this Senate may rule in favour of farmers’ rights to their own

fice in our shire!

Gil Trease Leongatha BY allowing the Japanese-owned Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd to increase the height of its proposed turbines from 110 metres to 135 metres, Justin Madden has shown that luring the yen is more important than listening to the concerns of rural communities.

The approval is a slap in the face to the Bald Hills community which was not consulted about - and therefore had no opportunity to object to - the application for the increase.

The underhanded manner in which Mr Madden approved the application (over the Christmas break) further demonstrates his

land and water, and overturn the present tyrannical anti-farmer laws and regulations.

We need at least 1000 submissions by farmers to make the needed impact. A pro-forma letter will also be provided upon request.

For the sake of Australia and the rights of the farmer to remain a landholder, please tell everyone you know about the coming Senate Inquiry and the urgent need for submissions by affected farmers.

Senate Inquiry submissions must be received by March 5, 2010 Peter Cvek Meeniyan.

VOXPOP! VOX Are you impressed with Tony Abbott’s performance so far?

Yes, I was a bit surprised to start with, but the more you see of him the more he’s expressing himself in a positive way.

Isobel Benham Leongatha

Yeah, I think he’s done a pretty good job. He’s an experienced politician.

David Vorwerg Leongatha

Partly, if he goes back on his word in regards to WorkChoices it could make it hard for the ordinary worker.

Max Semken Leongatha

Yeah, Abbott’s okay. He hasn’t had a chance to do anything yet.

Terry Orford Inverloch

intention to deny the community its voice in this sensitive matter.

The massive (23 per cent) increase means that the turbines will now be required to be lit under air navigation safety regulations, and will pose an additional threat to migratory birds.

The increase also extends the geographical area that will be affected by noise and vibration created by the turbines, to the detriment of people, livestock and native fauna living in and around Bald Hills, Tarwin Lower and Walkerville.

Mr Madden’s actions are not only unfair, they are also undemocratic.

Jillian Staton Walkerville

Stamp of approval WE are writing you this letter in appreciation for your time and effort in placing a write-up with colour photo in The Star newspaper for our club’s recent Stamp Fair.

Promotion in local papers is the key to community success.

The day was a great success, with visitors from all over Gippsland attending and the sell-out of our overprinted mini sheets.

We thank you once again and will look forward to your future support.

Bev Tyers, Secretary, Corner Inlet Stamp Club.

Fat fight PREMIER Brumby’s call for an inquiry into a compulsory kilojoule count labelling system for fast food chain menus is great news for all Victorians.

With unprecedented levels of obesity and diabetes, this has the potential to achieve significant health benefits – at the same time as being costeffective for business.

A similar program in New York has shown that prominently displaying kilojoule counts for all products at the point of sale, such as menu boards, encourages people to make healthier food choices.

The information must be clear; not buried on a website or in miniscule print on the packaging.

The New York scheme also showed that its effectiveness is maximised when kilojoule labelling appears alongside simple information for consumers about recommended daily kilojoule intake levels.

The cost of updating menu boards to provide customers with health information about their products would be small change for the food industry; Australia’s top 10 food advertisers spent $375 million on advertising in 2009 alone.

Slapping kilojoule counters on fast food menus won’t cure diabetes and obesity on its own, but it’s a good start. These sort of initiatives should ideally be supported by ongoing education campaigns on healthy eating, workplace health promotion programs, school programs to increase physical activity and healthy eating, as well as incentives for the food industry to increase the availability and demand for healthier food products.

Any food labelling scheme would have to be properly evaluated to see if people’s purchasing and consumption patterns actually change as a result of the campaign and what could be done to further help consumers make healthy food choices.

Victoria is the food bowl of Australia – we already grow a large proportion of Australia’s healthy food products. Now we’ve got the chance to lead the country in terms of helping Australians eat healthy foods, wherever they may be eating.

If New York’s fast food restaurants can do it, there’s no reason why their Victorian counterparts can’t follow suit.

Getting better health information on the menu can only be good for us all.

Todd Harper Chief Executive Officer VicHealth

“THE STAR�, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 13

Poll replay

By Chris Brown THE gloves are on in the 2010 election.

Labor has selected Christine MaxďŹ eld to face off against Liberal Russell Broadbent, again, for the seat of McMillan.

She needs a further swing of 4.8 per cent to win the seat, on top of the 0.20 per cent swing she earned in 2007.

Climate change policy is shaping up to be one of the biggest issues at the election, which will be held sometime this year.

Last week Mr Broadbent gave moral support to dumped Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull and his crusade against his party’s position on climate change.

While Mr Turnbull crossed the oor to vote for Labor’s controversial emissions trading system, Mr Broadbent didn’t.

Ms MaxďŹ eld said she didn’t think Mr Broadbent had worked out what he actually stands for on climate change. “It sounds like he has a foot in either camp,â€? she said. “Until Russell crosses the oor his view on climate change will be his leader’s, which is Tony Abbott’s.â€?

The Star gave Mr Broadbent the opportunity to respond to Ms MaxďŹ eld’s statement.

He told ABC radio’s PM program that very few times in

Contest replay: Liberal McMillan member Russell Broadbent and Labor candidate Christine MaxďŹ eld will both contest the federal election again.

Australian politics do men of principle put their political career on the line for the stance that they’ve taken on an issue. “Malcolm Turnbull did that and that’s brave,� Mr Broadbent said. “I’ll be supporting the leader’s (Tony Abbott’s) stance because of a decision my party took and they took it to the point of changing their leader.�

Ms MaxďŹ eld said she will stand for McMillan because she feels Gippslanders are suffering without a representative in the

government party. “There are a lot of initiatives the Rudd Government has that haven’t been publicised in our local area and because we have a coalition member and it’s not to their advantage to promote them,� she said.

Ms MaxďŹ eld cited a house saving plan for young people as one of those initiatives.

McMillan has about 85,000 voters who live in Pakenham, West and South Gippsland and Moe.

Ms MaxďŹ eld was the only candidate to stand for Labor preselection in McMillan.

She said no one opposed her because she had a proďŹ le from her 2007 run for parliament.

The Drouin resident works for the Shop Assistants Union as a work cover advocate.

Ms MaxďŹ eld said it would be difďŹ cult to win against an incumbent member. “Russell doesn’t promote himself as a Liberal MP, but as a local MP, but just because he says he is a local MP it doesn’t mean he doesn’t take all the Liberal positions on issues,â€? she said. “He is one of the key people who has said we shouldn’t have any more of the stimulus package. “My fear at the moment from what Mr Abbott is saying and what Russell Broadbent has said in the past is that they would welcome Workchoices returned.â€?

Ms MaxďŹ eld said there was a “good chanceâ€? Labor would win the election, but “nothing in life is for sure. “Gippslanders are resilient and we’re heading towards more difďŹ cult times, particularly with the results of climate change and the global economic climate and if people in McMillan are to beneďŹ t the most, they need to have a Labor representative not a Liberal,â€? she said.

A capital spending idea SOUTH Gippsland Council plans to spend $43.5 million on capital works over the next four years.

There are few surprises in the program which offers $17 million for roads improvement.

Visitors to Dumbalk, Korumburra and Leongatha will be glad to know the public toilets are in line for assistance.

And those who enjoy concerts and events at Mossvale Park will be pleased that the sound shell roof is to be replaced in the ’09/’10 budget year.

It costs a lot to spend a penny. The sum of $158,419 has been set aside in 2013/14 to refurbish the toilets at the Korumburra Library. Leongatha’s tired looking loos in Michael Place have $135,000 in 2011/12 and the Dumbalk dunnies have a budget of $200,000 for 2012/13.

Council ofďŹ cers want public feedback on the capital works program before it is set in

stone and items in the ’09/’10 budget are yet to be approved by council.

The biggest expenditure items in each of the ďŹ ve years of the program are eet and plant purchases.

They’ll eat into the best part of $11 million and if you think that’s a lot, it does include fuel.

As always, dealing with garbage is an expensive headache.

Rehabilitating the new Koonwarra LandďŹ ll will cost $300,000 next ďŹ nancial year, $250,000 the one after and $150,000 during the two years following.

Acting infrastructure director Tony Price told The Star the rehabilitation included covering ďŹ lled cells and planting over the area.

Road reconstruction and rehabilitation includes $250,000 for Ruby Road, $360,000 for Bena Kongwak Road and $873,734 for the Koonwarra Inverloch Road upgrade.

There are slim pickings in the 2010/2012 year for road reconstruction, with only $25,000

set down for the Kongwak Inverloch Road.

But that’s offset by $1.27 million gravel-toseal, most of which will be spent on Simons Lane Leongatha. During the following year, $600,000 is proposed to upgrade Hudsons Road Leongatha South and $500,000 for Walkerville South Road.

Swimming pools are being looked after too, including design for a hydrotherapy pool at SPLASH, $139,519 to refurbish the Mirboo North Pool and another $35,000 for solar heating replacement.

Drainage is planned for Young Street and Hattam Court Leongatha, Gilfedder Terrace Darlimurla, Stockyard Creek Foster and Elmores Road and Mair Street Korumburra.

Anyone with projects they would like included in the capital works program should lodge them in writing by Monday March 20, with the director of infrastructure, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4 Leongatha 3953.

Council’s early openers

By Jane Ross BASS Coast Council meetings will start at 5pm instead of 7.

The change comes in next month and will be trialled until the end of the year.

It’s all in the name of clear thought.

The issue was discussed at the February meeting, with Cr Gareth Barlow moving the appropriate motion during urgent business. “After 10pm the standard of debate and courtesy drop off,� he said. “We make mistakes.�

And that’s not a good idea when contractual matters which are discussed in camera at the end

of the open meetings, are on the agenda.

Cr Barlow said he and his colleagues sit at the council table from noon and as the hours roll by, it’s harder to think straight.

He said he had sometimes left meetings early because he felt ill from the sheer weight of hours and hours of debate and decision making. “I don’t believe it would disadvantage the community and there would be a cost saving factor by not having staff out to all hours.�

But others hesitated. “I’m against it,� said Cr Wright, “we should start at 7pm. “This changes the limitation for those who can run for council.�

Cr Jane Daly said the earlier time did not worry her, but her main concern was the public gallery. “Can they get here by 5?�

Not necessarily.

Stephen Cannon, the president of Watershed Victoria, which has had a strong presence in the council chamber at various times since the Wonthaggi desalination plant was announced, said the earlier time “makes it a little harder in practical terms. “Public access is important.�

Cr Veronica Dowman: “We need to set a time that best suits the community and enhance our ability to make good decisions. “Quite frankly, I’d prefer to start earlier and ďŹ nish by 7.â€? “Let’s do it for the rest of the

year and assess it,� suggested Cr Ross Smith.

Cr John Duscher, who has returned to teaching following his term as mayor, said he would accept whatever decision council made.

He told The Star that ďŹ nishing late at night made things difďŹ cult for the mayor and CEO who sometimes have to travel to Melbourne after council meetings ďŹ nish, in order to accommodate early starts the next day.

The motion was passed with Cr Wright the sole dissenting voice.

With a 5pm start, meetings should ďŹ nish at 8.

But no one addressed a vital concern voiced from the Press table: “When will we eat?�

Changing rooms STUDENTS at Mary MacKillop college in Leongatha will be celebrating the completion of new change rooms mid-year.

The college recently received a State Government grant for $350,000.

A further $13,000 will be contributed by the school.

The male and female change rooms, with showers, will replace a rundown demountable.

It has been at the school for more than 15 years in a few locations, and will be removed.

Mary MacKillop principal Michael Delaney said the new change rooms will be more modern and functional.

The college has been trying to get a grant for the change rooms for several years.

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PAGE 14 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010

By Brad Lester EVERY year that palaeontologists and dinosaur fans tap away at the Inverloch foreshore, they hope to discover something new.

This year, they may well have just done so.

Scientists and volunteers with the Dinosaur Dreaming project have found the jaw bone of an unidentified

Rightly chuffed: Hala Assouad of Melbourne shows off the limb bone she discovered.

plant-eating dinosaur, unlike anything else discovered.

Dig co-ordinator Lesley Kool is hoping the bone will lead to a dinosaur yet to be named.

“We will have to have the bone compared to other bones found in the world to determine if it is a new species and that will take some time,” she said.

The dinosaur Qantassaurus, unique to Inverloch, was confirmed as a new species by experts three years after its lower jaw bone bone was found.

“It’s imperative in science that you are 100 per cent sure of what you publicise because otherwise you lose your credibility,” Ms Kool said.

The Wonthaggi woman is leading a team of up to 25 people cutting and breaking down rock at The Caves, west of Inverloch, every low tide during February.

In just three weeks of digging, they have found 350 bones, including teeth. One specimen, that of a carnivore theropod, still bore enamel but was worn by years of chewing by the owner.

That tooth was found by Nicole Evered of Inverloch, who discovered the jaw bone of the famous Qantassaurus, confirmed as a new species in 1996.

“The little serrated edge showed that dinosaurs knew about steak knives 115 million years ago,” she quipped.

“But we have not been able to name the theropods yet because we have not found a jaw.”

A longer, narrower tooth found belonged to a plesiosaur, a short-necked marine reptile resembling the famed Loch Ness Monster.

“Teeth are so diagnostic. From a single tooth, we can tell how long the animal was and what it ate,” Ms Kool said.

A group of bones was another significant find. The fact the bones were uncovered together means they are related.

“They were almost touching, which means they were the way they were in the animal.

It’s the best indication of articulated bones that we’ve found, which is really exciting, because the bones we have found so far have been disarticulated,” Ms Kool said.

Last Friday, among the finds was a limb bone filled with sediment, suggesting the bone

was broken at some point.

The dig has been a ritual every February since 1991 as that month of the year is the most ideal; low tides are at their lowest and the weather is most suitable. The dig has missed only one day this year.

The Caves has a rich fossil layer, a former river bed into which it is thought remains of dinosaurs were washed during the Cretaceous Period 115 million years ago.

“This is the richest fossil deposit in Victoria and the only dinosaur dig in Victoria,” Ms Kool said.

In fact, the first dinosaur bone in Australia was found at nearby Eagles Nest in 1903. The claw, known as the Cape Paterson claw, is on display in the Museum of Victoria.

More than 100 years on, Ms Kool believes there are many more fossils to be found yet.

“This fossil layer is still as rich as when we found it back in 1991. There are still hundreds of bones,” she said.

Some volunteers have travelled from as far as Europe to take part in the dig. Heikki Kokko of Finland and Frankie Hornby of England learnt of the dig through a fellow dinosaur enthusiast and the internet respectively.

Every day before digging, the team spends an hour pumping out water and removing sand, washed in by the high tide. Then they work fast to make the most of a window only three to four hours either side of low tide.

Bones unravelled by the team over the years are now being studied as part of a PhD project through Queensland University, comparing the finds at Inverloch with bones recovered in Queensland.

The Inverloch dig is an expensive operation, with up to 25 volunteers to be accommodated and fed at any one time. Inverloch Foodworks supermarket offers groceries at a discount and sponsors help meet costs.

Members of Dinosaur Dreaming have a permit from Parks Victoria, permitting the excavation. The removal of rocks by other parities without a permit is illegal.

To discover more about the Dinosaur Dreaming project, see the website: www.dinodreaming.blogspot.com for daily updates during the dig.

Studious approach: Sarah Davey of Bunyip and Jacqui Tumney of Essendon break down rocks in the hope of finding fossils.

International flavour: Heikki Kokko of Finland joined the dig with Gabrielle Turcu and co-ordinator Lesley Kool.

Amazing sight: a theropod tooth embedded in rock.

Fine form: Nicole Evered and the theropod tooth, still intact, she found.

Sample store: a thigh bone awaits further study by scientists.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 15

Shire support: Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Peter Paul wishes Tony Cuzzupi well, along with Glenyce Paul.

Dynamic staff: some of the staff at the celebrations, from left, mechanic Geoff Smith, service manager (Holden), Paul Dowling, service manager (Toyota), Ted Simmons, and Sandra Westwood in administration.

Wonthaggi Toyota marks 20 years

THE Cuzzupi family had shown great faith in the town, Cr John Duscher told The Star last Friday night as 100 people gathered to celebrate 20 years of Wonthaggi Toyota.

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Cr Duscher said that the Cuzzupi family had not only built magnificent new premises for their Toyota and Holden franchises but the family had backed “almost every cause and event that had happened in Wonthaggi”.

The Cuzzupis invited many who had been a part of Wonthaggi Toyota’s 20 years including councillors, politicians, family, friends, past and present staff, Toyota representatives, and most importantly loyal customers.

One loyal customer named Sheryl Mark, drove to the celebrations in the car she purchased from Tony Cuzzupi back on November 15, 1991; one of the first vehicles sold since the family took on Toyota.

Sheryl describes her Toyota Corolla Seca as “the best car I’ve had in my life”.

“It’s done 167,000 kms, it’s going well and it’s always been serviced at Wonthaggi Toyota,” Sheryl said.

Family is important to the Cuzzupis and Tony and wife Teresa’s three children were at the night as well as a number of grandchildren. One daughter, Sarah works in the business as does a son-in-law James.

The Victorian Desalination Project celebrated a major milestone this month, with work beginning on the 84km pipeline that will carry desalinated water from Wonthaggi.

In fact, they are designed to be capable of delivering up to 200GL of water a year if the Government decides to expand the plant – so there is no requirement for a second pipe.

The first pipes – supplied by Victorian company Tyco from their factory in Somerton – have been laid at Clyde North, and preparatory work, including fencing and grading, has progressed as far as Koo Wee Rup.

Since our last update, all landowners on the pipe and power easements have received offers of compensation from the Department of Sustainability and Environmnet (DSE), which have been based on valuations prepared by the Valuer-General’s office.

The pipes being laid now are in a 15m-wide permanent easement which runs from Grices Rd (where the easement connects with an existing easement owned by Melbourne Water) to just south of Thompsons Rd in Clyde North.

From this point, the transfer pipeline and underground power supply will be co-located within a 20m-wide permanent easement – but not in the same trench.

As you can see in the diagram, the High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) power cable will sit in a separate trench next to the transfer pipeline (but still in the same easement). This is why the transfer pipeline is being laid off-centre. Work on the power supply is expected to begin soon.

The size of pipe required to carry water from our desalination plant to Melbourne and regional communities in South Gippsland and Western Port, via separate connections, was the subject of a thorough investigation as part of the Environmental Effects Statement.

The pipes being supplied by Tyco, which you can see being strung along the easement, are 1.93m in diameter and weigh about 13 tonnes.

They are more than capable of moving 150GL of desalinated water a year from the plant site to the Melbourne water network and Cardinia Reservoir.

This includes compensation for use of the extra land around the easement that has been temporarily acquired for construction.

AquaSure has been working closely with landowners to ensure the impacts of construction are minimised and has engaged a consultant to make sure that the construction and easement land is properly rehabilitated when work is complete.

Anyone in the community who has concerns or issues related to construction work can contact AquaSure on 1800 811 214. This service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

DSE is managing the project contract on behalf of the Government.

It is our job to ensure the project is delivered on time and that Victorians get value for their money and a world-class asset that will act as our insurance policy against drought.

If you have any questions about the project, you can email us at: desalination.project@dse.vic.gov.au, phone our office on (03) 9948 2800 or visit our website at: www.ourwater.vic.gov.au Mandi Zonneveldt Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager Victorian Desalination Project

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PAGE 16 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Inlet bar blocks boats

By Brad Lester MARINERS have been forced to wait at sea off Inverloch for up to five hours, as the entrance to Anderson Inlet continues to shoal.

Close watch: Inverloch SES volunteers John Madden and Charlie Deering at the entrance to Anderson Inlet.

State Emergency Service volunteers from Inverloch have been called to assist boaters late at night, after the bar was extremely shallow at low tide and risky to cross.

SES members have remained with the boaters until 3am some mornings, waiting for high water.

The dangerous conditions have discouraged people from crossing the bar, said SES Inverloch controller Geoff Swanton.

Warning signs advising of the extremely hazardous bar conditions have been placed at the Inverloch boat ramp.

“A lot of people seem to be following

the directions that have been given about the condition of the bar,” Mr Swanton said.

“Before Christmas, we had a couple of rescues where we had to wait for the tide to turn and on both occasions we had calm conditions. If it had been windy, more serious conditions could have developed.”

Mr Swanton said the state of the bar, caused by natural build up of sand, impeded the SES’s ability to render help quickly.

“If it’s low tide, we will have trouble getting out because there is not enough clearance to get our boat out,” he said.

Fellow SES member John Madden said Gippsland Ports has realigned buoys and urged mariners to remain cautious.

“The real trap is that once you think you are past the red buoy, you think you are right, but there is another sandbar there and that’s where the waves break,” he said.

Beachcombers have been seen walking

on a sand bar at low tide where boats used to cross.

As for a solution, Mr Swanton said nature must be allowed “to do its thing”.

“The bar is always changing. You can try and dredge it but it can just change again. People have just got to be careful and realise it’s not something you can go out on any time,” he said.

“You’ve got to look at the tides and weather. I would advise people to inspect the bar from the beach before going out, and talk to locals.”

Gippsland Ports chief executive officer Nick Murray said the buoys were moved to reflect the changed channel conditions and improve safety.

The entrance could remain particularly dangerous for some time to come.

“It’s a dynamic river entrance and is always subject to change,” Mr Murray said.

Rotary set to show us how to shine ONE of Leongatha Rotary Club’s annual major events has been expanded and will now include a car boot sale.

Now titled the Show ‘n’ Shine and Car Boot Sale, the event will be staged at Leongatha’s velodrome on Sunday, March 21.

Promoter John O’Connor said the event has continued to get better and, with the addition of a car boot sale, will generate added interest.

“We’re not just looking at people selling car related goods, but anyone wishing to take advantage of the crowds to sell any goods, be it bric-a-

brac, items from their sheds at home or household goods.

“We will have a section for this on the velodrome away from the car entries where people can pull up, open the backs of their cars and sell from a “stall” at the back of their vehicles.”

As with the car entries it is just turn up on the day, pay a small fee and set up shop.

Mr O’Connor also said that the number of categories in the vehicle ‘Show ‘n’ Shine’ event had increased to 19. Included are best street machine, best paint job, best engine bay, best interior, best feral ute, and best entry of the show.

“We have found that winners would rather receive a trophy as a memento of their achievement so we will have 19 trophies, one for each category.

“All exhibitors of cars will receive a free showbag with a commemorative disc and stubby holder.”

Included in the day will be live music with Andy Dennis, food providers and children’s activities. An auction of a framed Holden Racing Team shirt signed by Garth Tander and Will Davison is sure to attract extra interest.

For further enquiries call John O’Connor on 0416 193 990.

Not bad: these car enthusiasts look under the bonnet of an entry last year.

Making Victoria FireReady:

Neighbourhood Safer Places.

Only a last resort.

Morrison Reserve, Mt Evelyn, Neighbourhood Safer Place

Neighbourhood Safer Places have been identified in some high bushfire risk areas across Victoria.

It’s important to understand that they should only be used as a last resort.

If your Bushfire Survival Plan has failed and you cannot leave the area, a Neighbourhood Safer Place can provide some protection from radiant heat, but it will not guarantee your safety.

Emergency Services may not be present. Food, water and toilets may not be available.

Remember, if you are in a high bushfire risk area and Code Red conditions are predicted, the safest option is to leave the night before or early in the morning and relocate to a lower risk area. The safest option is also to leave early in the day on Extreme and Severe Fire Danger Rating days. A Neighbourhood Safer Place should only be used as your last resort.

To check if there is a Neighbourhood Safer Place in your area, go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

For more information contact:

1800 240 667 www.cfa.vic.gov.au

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 17

BEATING the summer heat has never been easier than with a backyard swimming pool.

Just like Harvey and Tyson Chandler (pictured), people across South Gippsland are taking the dive into installing pools and spas in their own homes.

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GIPPSLAND’S only swimming pool display centre is Leisure Pools Warragul at Yarragon.

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On display: see what your new pool will look like at Leisure Pools Warragul.

People travel from as far as Pakenham and Mallacoota, including South Gippsland, to see the pools on display from Gippsland’s largest swimming pool company.

The family owned business’s pools come with a lifetime structural warranty.

They recently opened a pool store at their display centre.

It offers a full range of pool and spa chemicals, spare parts and pool accessories.

As well as several pools on display at Yarragon, there are also spas for sale, paving and landscaping products.

Free water testing is available for swimming pool owners.

Director and owner of the Leisure Pools Warragul franchise, Gary Reynolds said people are welcome to bring their bathers and have a swim in the display pools.

“Would you buy a motor car before driving it? Would you buy a house before looking at a display home?” he said.

Looking at a display pool helps prospective purchasers identify the colour they want and see how big the pools are.

The fibreglass pools are nicely shaped and finished.

Gary said the finish of the pool is all uniform compared to a concrete-type pool.

The display centre opened in October 2008.

“We’ve been continuously busy over the last four or five years and our growth has been exceptional,” Gary said.

“Water restrictions aren’t as severe as in metropolitan Melbourne, so we fill swimming pools from mains water supplies.”

Pools are a great way to have a holiday at home without facing the frustrations and dangers of actually going places.

“It keeps the family home rather than teenage kids running around the streets,” Gary said.

“They’ll bring their friends over and swim and play in the comfort of their own home.”

Leisure Pools Warragul’s display centre and pool store is at the corner of Rollo Street and Princes Highway Yarragon.

Try them out: have a swim at the Yarragon swimming pool display centre.

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Armin’s second chance ARMIN Schack of Under One Roof, has been in pools and spas for 34 years.

This experience has been gained in Germany, Austria, Belgium and the USA. “It’s been grass roots, hands on, from all practical works to management level,” he said.

Armin has a remarkable story to tell.

He took a break from the industry when he spent five years in the army, serving in the infantry and as a tank commander with Nato. He was in Europe during the Cold War (1980, ’81, ’82) on the Iron Curtain.

After twice surviving life threatening brain surgery, Armin said he became more socially aware and decided it was time to “give something back”.

“Marg, one of my wonderful nurses at The Alfred (Hospital) said to me: you know you’ve got a second chance at life. Don’t stuff it up, do something with it!”

So, he took a position as a welfare officer with the Dandenong Ranges

RSL sub branch.

Armin said he was inspired by “my beloved wife Wendy Reed who is fondly known throughout South Gippsland for her wonderful musicianship.

“Among many other roles, she is also a social worker and counsellor.”

Armin said “his beautiful sister Camilla” of Tarwin inspired him too.

She is a nurse, counsellor and beef farmer.

His “giving back” extends to a 10 per cent discount on all works undertaken by his business Under One Roof for clients who serve the community, for example police, military, CFA, SES, medical practitioners, teachers, social workers, footy/netball coaches.

Pensioners and RSL members will be given a 10 per cent discount too.

And only this week, Armin has officially brought to life an incorporation called: “Teenagers against drugs, Binge-Drinking and Violence Inc.” Inspired by his two children Elise aged 16 and Owen 14, Armin said he is keen to create public awareness and to try to curb these very serious

problems “to prevent so much unnecessary trauma and grief and reduce the workloads of emergency services personnel.

“I want to strive for a better society for us all to live in.”

Armin said there will be more detail on this in the future. The first tool for this public awareness will be concerts throughout the South Gippsland Shire, followed by all around Australia featuring teenage bands including Armin’s son Owen’s band called Here We Stand.

“Owen, Michael and Adam will be the heart and soul of these awareness concerts.”

Armin said he will donate five per cent of all his business earnings to this worthy cause and would like all clients of his who are entitled to their ten per cent discount, to do likewise (ie. five per cent).

“Anyone else who would like to contribute anything, please contact me personally on 0407 889 345 or email underoneroof@dcsi.net.au ”.

The largest pool in the world THE Chilean resort of San Alfonso holds the current Guinness record as having the world’s largest crystalline water pool, with an extension of more than one kilometre in

length, eight hectares and 250 million litres of water.

Apart from its large size, the lagoon has another spectacular feature: its waters have the transparency and intense turquoise colour of tropical seas. This has been

made possible thanks to an advanced technology, which is able to collect ocean water and keep it in perfect condition.

During summer, the lagoon further maintains a pleasant temperature that borders 26ºC, nine degrees more than the nearby sea temperature.

Giving back: with a second chance at life, Armin Schack of Under One Roof, is offering discounts to “those who serve the community” and creating awareness to curb drugs, binge drinking and violence.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 21

HAVING your own pool and spa offers a superb way to relax and cool off in the comfort of your own home.

Phazer, a company with stores in Leongatha and Warragul, is the one stop shop for satisfying all pool and spa needs.

Phazer provides all pool installations, whether that be vinyl, fibreglass or concrete, as well as a huge variety of spas, fully portable or in-ground. Offering above or inground pools, Phazer takes the guess work and ignorance out of the process.

Customers are fully informed of the

process, all the way.

“All methods of sanitation and filtration are offered and we pride ourselves on catering the product for our customer’s needs or wishes,” said salesperson, Debbie Brydon.

“Only quality equipment and products are used to ensure longevity

Chilling out: enjoying a spa is the ideal way to relax.

Narellan Pools and you Narellan Pools is committed to excellence in all aspects of their business and endeavour, to help you select the right pool for your family and lifestyle.

This is not only their job, but their passion.

Steve and Marie Haw from Narellan Pools Gippsland have just set-up permanently in Boolarra and are already servicing South Gippsland.

“We have a job coming up in Leongatha and do plenty of work in Inverloch and Wonthaggi.”

Steve and Marie have been involved in pools for a combined 20 years and are happy to advise and give quotes on site.

With over 30 shapes and sizes and a huge selection of colours, your style is easily catered for, as they have the perfect pool for you. They’ll help you choose the design to suit your family and install the pool within weeks for you to enjoy.

In addition, each Narellan Pool comes with a solid 25 year warranty that is backed by over 37 years of manufacturing experience. With a quality

record that is the envy of the industry, you can continue to enjoy your backyard oasis for years to come.

Narellan Pools only supply the best quality equipment and extras. Their pool consultants are all experts in giving you the right advice on the best equipment for your pool including: The Narellan Pools Vortex In-floor Cleaning and Circulation System.

Relax while your pool cleans itself.

The Vortex System turns ordinary swimming pools into intelligent, selfcleaning, technologically advanced luxury units.

Set on automatic timers, Vortex jets rise up from the pool floor and send powerful streams of high-pressure water in a circular motion. Debris is effectively swept from the pool floor into the main drain, leaving the water sparkling fresh and clean. All without you lifting a finger.

Contact your local Narellan franchisee today for any of the above and/ or more special features for your pool on 1300 676 657 or Steve and Marie on 0439 611 575.

With over 30 shapes and sizes and a huge selection of colours, your pool style is easily catered for, as they have the perfect pool for you.

of the products and peace of mind for the customer.

“We also sell pool and spa kits, accessories, spare parts, and pool and spa chemicals. Our customers frequently tell us that ‘Since coming to your store, my pool has never looked better’.”

Phazer prefers the Maax range of spas, ranging in capacity from 1350 litres to the swim spa model at 7000 litres, seating between five and 11 people.

To find out more, contact Phazer Leongatha on 5662 2522 or pop into the office at Yarragon Road.

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POOLS can give children endless hours of fun right in your backyard.

But with deep water there’s also the potential for tragedies.

Thankfully, pool owners only need to implement a few safety strategies to give everyone a better chance at long life.

The first key is a proper safety fence.

Pools at Australian homes are required to have a safety fence.

In fact every state and territory in this nation requires that a childproof fence is installed around the pool.

The Raising Children Network explains that a safe pool fence has a number of attributes: • is at least 1.5 metres high, • is strong and secure, • has a self-closing child-resistant gate, • has vertical bars no more than 100 mm apart, • has horizontal bars at least 900 mm apart.

Further, a safety fence can only do its job if the adults use it correctly and maintain the area around it.

Again the Raising Children Network offers some important tips: • keep the gate shut so that children can’t get through without you. Never prop it open. Maintain, repair or replace the safety latch if it isn’t working properly.

• Keep the area around the fence free of pot plants, chairs and barbecues

that could be used to climb the fence.

• Always watch your child when he’s in the water.

• Display a CPR chart by your pool.

Other pool-safety tips from the Raising Children Network: • Water mats, lifesaver rings, inflatable vests and water wings need to conform to the relevant Australian Standard.

Always watch your child when he is wearing floatation devices, to make sure he doesn’t tip upside down or slip through into the water.

Floaties are no substitute for supervision.

An adult needs to be within arms’ reach at all times when your child is in or around the water.

• Always watch small children while they are playing in a paddling pool, and empty the pool when children have finished playing.

• Neighbours’ pools can also be a danger to your child.

If your neighbour’s pool is not properly fenced, it may be worth letting them know about the pool-safety regulations.

If that’s not possible, keep an eye on your child to make sure he doesn’t make unsupervised visits, and tell him about the dangers of swimming without an adult.

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MOVING with the times and keeping customers up with all the very latest in spa technology, McDonalds Electrical and Dairy Service in Wonthaggi is expanding and will soon open an impressive new spa showroom.

Owners Peter and Cheryl McDonald are excited about the changes to their growing business and pleased to be part of Australia’s biggest buying group, Just Spas, bringing locals the best prices and styles including the Designer, Cyclone and Bullfrog spa ranges.

McDonalds has been in the spa business in Wonthaggi for six years and have built up a fine reputation for quality workmanship and are much sought after for their spas and service all around Gippsland.

Peter is very much a hands-on guy and enjoys dealing with his customers right from the minute they step through the door to help with advice on the best spa to suit their needs.

Once the style choice is made, the process probably takes only a few weeks and Peter oversees all the installation, helps with the right chemicals and deals with the ongoing servicing and maintenance.

Peter said he has delivered and installed spas from Paynesville, Bairnsdale, Traralgon, Inverloch, Wonthaggi, San Remo to Phillip Island and many

Spa experts: locals are fortunate to have spa professionals on their doorsteps, with McDonalds Electrical and Dairy Service in Wonthaggi offering a one stop shop. They will soon open an exciting new spa showroom. places in between.

He said there is definitely a resurgence in spas as people realise they are perfect for fun and exercise all year round, and the heating costs are far less than a pool.

“Swim spas are ideal for those wanting to keep up their fitness all year round and to have the option to just re-

lax,” Peter said.

“Spas offer a special place to relax after a stressful week at work, we have enjoyed many happy times with our children at home in our spa and when our children were in their teens we were pleased their friends wanted to come and spend time at our home,” said Peter.

“The benefits of having a spa in your home are far reaching and we have had a lot of people living locally who are involved in very physical work for their jobs and have said their spas have allowed them to stay in their area of work longer,” he said.

Spas provide soothing hydrotherapy for aching muscles through warmth,

massage and buoyancy, speed the healing of injuries and Peter said they are fabulous for people of all ages.

“We get a lot of elderly couples wanting to install spas to improve their fitness,” he said.

Peter said the new spa showroom will feature some eight or so styles including Signature’s revolutionary new AquaZone swim spa, designed with dual temperature controls which allows the spa to be heated to 38 degrees Celcius for all your hydrotherapy needs, and the swim end to be programmed at 26 degrees for swimming and exercise.

“We should have this on show in about six weeks and this would be a perfect addition to your home, offering a complete, all year round fitness centre.

Peter is that impressed with this latest swim spa he is trying to talk Cheryl into installing one in their home.

McDonalds is the one stop shop for spas and they are proud of their after sales spa service. While they do not install pools they offer a swimming pool repair and maintenance service.

If you are thinking of installing a spa or would like to know more, Peter and Cheryl are just back from the Pool and Spa expo in Melbourne and are happy to share all the latest styles and information with you.

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Trained up: whatever their specific areas of expertise, members of the Ruby CFA brigade are well prepared. They are seated from left, Don Bruce, Darren Hardacre (captain) and foundation member Keith Marshman. Standing from left, Vanessa Trease, Andrew Verboon, Mark Boler husband and wife Andrew and Linda Sage, Dennis Bowler Aaron Perks and youngest member Rhys Minns.

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Ruby ready RUBY CFA iis a community it within ithi a community.

And it’s that camaraderie that’s kept Keith Marshman turning out and turning up since the brigade formed in 1956.

“I enjoy the friendship; we’ve got a whole lot of young ones now. It’s excellent. I don’t go to fires now but there’s plenty of room in brigades for other work.”

Darren Hardacre has been captain for four years.

“We’re all from different walks of life. We have a doctor, cabinet maker, auto electrician, shop assistant, plumber, electrician; everyone brings a different skill set.”

The 25 active members and their two trucks are housed in an unlined tin shed nestled on the old Ruby Road next to the community hall.

When The Star visited, rain lashed the roof and walls, making so much noise those inside had to shout to be heard.

A lined and insulated training room is on the

agenda, but brigade members have to meet the $40-$45,000 cost themselves.

And that, said the captain, is the hardest task for a little brigade responsible for a district with a small population. The opportunities of raising money are very limited.

By the first week in February, Ruby CFA

h d bbeen paged d tto 14 jjobs b ffor th had the year. O One was a hay fire at Ritchies Reserve. The Ruby tanker was there for six or seven hours.

Members are summoned to emergencies by pager and have a turn out time of seven to eight minutes.

“That’s good time for a rural brigade,” said its proud captain.

One of the brigade’s responsibilities is to back up its bigger CFA neighbours. And some of its members are trained in staging area management for a large fire or to act as scribes at such events. Others are crew or strike team leaders, drivers, firefighters.

Such roles necessitate a lot of training.

There are openings for all sorts of skills and anyone interested in joining will be welcomed with open arms.

“We have lots of social activities,” said Darren, “we’re like a family.”

Lions help fight cancer There are 50 new cases of Neuroblastoma, a virulent cancer, diagnosed each year in Australia.

Each year in Australia 50 children are identified with this virulent cancer.

One of our local children recently died after enduring many painful months of treatment aimed at prolonging her life.

Kahlila’s pain and the anguish and the loss her loved ones experienced would not have happened had there been a method of early diagnosis.

Children like Kahlila have a chance to beat this disease if diagnosed early

Helping hand: Judi Donahoo speaks to Inverloch Lions. in the disease process.

Unfortunately, most cases are undetectable until it is too late.

Kahlila’s grandparents, Judi and Kevin Donahoo

of Cowes, spoke to the Inverloch Lions Club about their efforts to raise funds for research into early diagnosis.

They have promised their granddaughter that they will make every effort to ensure other children have a better chance.

The YAMS Foundation (You Are My Sunshine) has been set up in conjunction with the Royal Childrens Hospital to raise $150,000 to support a research program to help in the early identification of Nueroblastoma in children. Inverloch Lions Club will be lending their support to this campaign.

Meals roster (Leongatha) Leongatha Community Pre Schools, Rotary, Bendigo Bank (Mar 1), National Bank (Mar 2), SGS Council (Mar 3, 4, 5) will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning March 1, 2010.

LAST week I attended a Gippsland Major Projects summit at Churchill, along with other Council representatives.

Hosted by LaTrobe City Council, the event started with a promotional DVD on Gippsland, in which South Gippsland featured prominently.

There was some excellent footage of our stunning landscape and tourism assets, and it went on to show Murray Goulburn and Burra Foods as two of our industry leaders.

It was very well done and made me feel proud to be a Gippslander, and I hope we have the opportunity to show it widely in the region at various events.

Sometimes we can become blinded a bit by the issues and forget just what an amazing part of the world we live in.

On Thursday, Cr Kennedy and I attended an MAV Conference for Mayors and Deputy Mayors in Melbourne. It was extremely worthwhile to meet our counterparts in other shires and learn more about Council process and governance issues as part of our ongoing education.

Our Customer Service officers were busy last Monday as they handled the rates payment deadline.

However it is less frantic these days as people have so many more options available for paying their rates.

Most choose to use internet banking now, but there will always be those who like to come in to Council and pay ‘face to face’, and we’re happy to accommodate them.

I was pleased to attend the 20th anniversary of the Leongatha Probus Club last week.

I was a member of Apex at the time that Probus was first mooted in Leongatha, and it has obviously filled a niche in the community with its exponential growth resulting in two clubs being formed with an overall membership of over 200. Judging from the lifestyle of many members, it seems they are busier than ever in retirement and it’s a great way to remain active and involved for general health and wellbeing.

Cr Jim Fawcett Mayor

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 25

Doctors in the house DOCTOR Anita Dhar so enjoyed her taste of general medical practice in South Gippsland last year, she has returned.

Welcome: Dr Anita Dhar (right) with Dr Kenny Ng (centre) and Dr Prajwal Tuladhar. Dr Dhar will be working in Leongatha, Dr Ng in Korumburra and Dr Ruladhar in Sale.

She and a colleague, Dr Linda Rong have started at Leongatha Healthcare.

They are among a large group of new doctors who have begun work in South Gippsland this year through Gippsland Education and Training for General Practice (getGP), the regional training provider for general practice across Gippsland.

Another medico, Dr Ning Chuo is at the Foster Medical Centre.

Dr Kenny Ng, Dr Christie Huang and Dr Vincent Xu are at the Korumburra Medical Centre, while Dr Htay Htay Aung is at South Gippsland Family Medicine in Wonthaggi and Dr Wei Hong is at the Wonthaggi

Medical Group.

Phillip Island Medical Centre also has a new doctor, Kalyani Thununguntia.

Both Dr Dhar and Dr Ng spent part of last year on the Prevocational General Practice Placement Program (PGPPP) which places them in a medical practice for short periods, giving them a chance to experience general practice. Both have returned.

The nine doctors have joined the growing cohort across Gippsland who are either undertaking or have completed their general practice training through the getGP program.

This year, another 23 doctors will work in Gippsland under the program, bringing to more than 160 the number who have taken part in getGP since 2001.

Participants are registrars, qualified doctors who have chosen to

specialise in general practice. They undertake further study and practical training on the path to obtaining their Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or Fellowship of the Australian College of Remote and Rural Medicine (FACRRM), which is the requirement for vocational registration as a general practitioner.

Under the getGP program, they undertake their last two or three years of training in an established medical practice and/or hospital.

The doctors are placed in accredited training practices across Gippsland, where they put the finishing touches to their general practice skills. getGP CEO Susan Lloyd said studying in a regional area was an excellent way in which to develop the skills needed for general practice.

Multi-purpose hall on time at SCCC SOUTH Coast Christian College’s multipurpose hall is on track to be completed at the end of term.

The school hopes to hold its first Leongatha campus assembly of term 2 in the completed building.

It is 75 per cent complete, with the installation of fittings in the kitchen and toilets underway.

SCCC business manager Arie Bongers said the hall was coming together nicely.

“We are still aiming to be finished before the end of term,” he said.

Work on the floor was scheduled to

begin on Monday.

Fundraising has begun to furnish the hall.

The new building will feature an undersized basketball court, stage and performing arts space.

The hall’s stage will also be used as a music classroom.

The project is partly funded by an $850,000 Federal Government grant.

On track: SCCC business manager Arie Bongers with the new hall.

Church Times ARIES - March 21 - April 20

Explain any difficult situations before you are hopelessly entangled.

Rewards for hard work are yours at last. Do your best to relieve a relative’s stress.

TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

The weekend includes some coincidences and a long awaited career announcement by Thursday. You could find yourself involved in domestic disputes of others - remain detached.

GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

Craft projects and hobbies involving other people are favoured.

A painfully critical friend may need a candid statement from you.

Prudence is accented in new financial ventures.

CANCER - June 22 - July 22

The accent is on creativity in all realms of your life, especially in your work environment. Trouble brewing among friends should not affect you if you are careful. Intimate parties are favoured on the weekend.

LEO - July 23 - August 22

The accent is on verbal communications. Cancer and Virgo figure in the week’s enjoyment. This is the week to launch financial projects and conclude creative tasks. The weekend is a lucky period.

VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

A loved one is uncommonly empathetic and understands your motives and dreams. Behind the scenes manoeuvres will positively affect your lifestyle. Dramatic events are scattered through the week.

LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

Surprise news gets your week off to an unpredictable start. Don’t reveal confidences to someone you barely know. Your perception is not as sharp as you think. Romance improves this week.

SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

A social gathering could bring you in touch with a useful business contact. A more liberated approach could prove helpful at work. Old debts should be collected promptly.

SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

Unhappy acquaintances try their hardest to bring you down to their level. You will find it’s best to mingle with cheerful types. Boredom at work could turn to excitement this week.

CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

Be wary of opportunists and avoid any sort of reckless activity. New friendships are advanced now, but old alliances cannot be ignored.

Travel plans are solidified.

AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

Relatives play an increasingly time consuming role. Ensure that you have time for yourself. Unexpected correspondence arrives after the weekend. A loved one is in the mood for fun.

PISCES - February 20 - March 20

Minor financial setbacks are somewhat offset by gains in prestige and reputation. In relationships, it’s tempting to oversimplify what’s taking place. Digging deep is the key.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

You are sentimental, practical, shy about promoting your best talents and very sensitive. Mental stimulation and academic expansion are highlighted over the next 10 months. Financial bonuses could come your way later in the year. Money matters require great care.

ANGLICAN: Wednesday, February 24: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Sunday, February 28: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Family Service; 10.30am Union Church, Tarwin Lower MP. 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; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466.

Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am 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.

All enquiries contact Pastor David Stegmann 5662 2785. 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; Kids Club Thursdays 4pm Guide Hall. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455.

THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Communion 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 WOMEN’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214.

GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Strongly family oriented church meets at the Senior Citizens Centre, Mirboo North, Sundays: 4-5.10pm Communion, 5.15-6pm Bible Studies for Adults, Youth and Children. Friday evenings: Home Fellowships 7.30pm; Youth Activities. Enquiries: 5668 2226 Bob Stevens.

SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Kid’s Club - Tuesday, 4 - 5pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, ph. 5662 5122.

SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship.

Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228.

PRESBYTERIAN: Weekly Worship Service 10am Sunday, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Phone Rev. Dr D.

Clarnette 0409 236 981 or elder Col Rump 5662-2107.

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am.

(10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. Teaching service at 7.30pm.

Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2762. Minister: Rev. Ron Nauta.

UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, February 28, 9am and 10.45am. “Life to the Max” 7pm.

Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Geoff Smith and Rev. Jim Foley, 5655 1997.

BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson.

Phone 5658 1366.

BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www.wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769.

MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall.

COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm.

SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627.

FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

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Riding high at Foster Show JUDGING by the huge entries already received, horses will be a big feature at this year’s 103rd Foster District Agricultural Show and Open Farm Day on Saturday, February 27.

Show secretary Kate Henley said excitement is building as the show draws near and there will be loads on offer for all the family.

The Foster showgrounds will be filled with horses, cattle, sheep, working dogs, chooks, alpacas, pigeons, bands, local produce and craft exhibits.

A big drawcard to the show this year will be the special guest appearance of Myf Warhurst. Well known on the ABC Spicks and Specks program, she will be called on to officially open the show.

“Something new this year will be the Foster Idol Show in the afternoon,” said Kate.

“That should be a lot of fun and we are hoping to get some more entries for this event,” she said.

“It sould be a lot of fun and we want people to come along, grab some food or bring a picnic and sit back and enjoy all the entertainment and music on offer.”

Some of the features of this year`s show include farm dog trials, dog high jump and fly ball contest, wine and food marquees, wood chop competition, Foster Ferret Cup, poultry, dairy and beef cattle, cake decorating, craft competitions, quality photo competition, children`s entertainment, music and the first Annual Art Show.

Kate said there will be lots of free entertainment, with snakes and craft demonstrations, animal petting nursery for children and competitions to enter on the day, including the popular Showgirl and Tiny Tots event, Dog Parade and Gumboot throw.

“Entries are looking very good and we are hoping for good numbers on the day,” said Kate.

High flying: there will be rides and loads of fun in side show ally at the Foster Show on Saturday, February 27.

Celebrity show: Spicks and Specks program celebrity Myf Warhurst will open the Foster Show next Saturday, February 27.

Medical centre grows THE Foster Medical Centre is expanding to meet demand for ad-

ditional training and working space.

Eight new rooms are

being added to the existing clinic with a view to offering more services in the future.

Dr Owen Casson said the practice has run out of space to accommodate doctors, allied health staff, specialists and medical students.

“We see the extension as gold in terms of getting students through who are likely come here when they graduate and also tell their friends about us, so it’s a boon for recruitment,” he said.

The extension will feature more consulting rooms and a meeting room complete with audio-visual facilities to be used for educational purposes.

The works are expected to be completed

by September, and will be funded by the clinic and a $500,000 grant from the Federal Government.

“It’s been a while since the clinic was renovated or expanded, so it will make patients’ passage through the clinic for normal care much better,” Dr Casson said.

“We will expand the services nurses now provide and that will take some of the pressure off doctors because the nurses can do many of the things doctors are already doing.

“We have designed the extension in a way so that a doctor, nurse and student will be able to work together.”

Dr Casson said the works will not instantaneously expand the vari-

ety of services available but patients can expect to see more doctors recruited over time.

The clinic is serviced by six full-time equivalent GPs. GPs also work at South Gippsland Hospital in theatre, anaesthetics and obstetrics.

The practice is taking more medical students since the new rural medical school opened at Monash University’s Gippsland campus at Churchill. Those students spend an entire year at the clinic as part of their third year studies.

The clinic also offers a psychologist, foot care nurse and visiting specialists.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 27

READ about this 16 acre block at Darlimurla on page 31. It’s available through Elders Leongatha.

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Investment opportunity package H

ERE’S your chance to grab yourself an investment package of three units.

This package comprises a two unit complex in Blair Crescent Leongatha, and a brick unit in Hassett Street.

Units 1 and 2 are located at 7 Blair Crescent Leongatha.

Both units offer one bedroom, kitchen with electric cooking, gravel driveways and carports.

The third unit is a brick unit situated at the front of a six unit block.

Features are two good sized bedrooms with builtin robes, laundry/bathroom with brand new shower, and a separate toilet.

The kitchen offers electric cooking and a built-in table and bench seats.

This unit is located at 39 Hassett Street, Leongatha.

Equating to $126,666 per unit, this package would suit the astute investor, as all units are currently tenanted.

Contact Andrew or Peter for more information.

Inspections strictly by appointment only.

At a glance Location: Blair Crescent and Hassett Street, Leongatha.

Price: $380,000.

Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Leongatha.

Contact: 5662 0922.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 29

Don’t let it get away P

ERFECTLY positioned with an unimpeded aspect across the mangroves of the Franklin River, Franklin Cottage resides on an expansive 1200sqm approx level allotment just 150m or so from the river itself.

Enjoy a stroll along the boardwalk and the walking track through the Port Franklin nature park, purchase fish fresh from the jetty, or catch your own from the bountiful supply of Corner Inlet.

Franklin Cottage is an ideal holiday home or weekender, or could equally be a permanent residence.

The country style kitchen has timber cupboards and meals area, and the adjoining family room has direct access outdoors to a timber entertaining deck with the ideal northern orientation.

A split system air conditioner is fitted into the fireplace of a spacious separate living room where the outlooks across the river and out towards Bass Strait can

be fully appreciated.

Sleeping accommodation is more than ample, with the three bedrooms all well-proportioned, and there’s a neatly appointed family bathroom.

Additional interior features include an instantaneous hot water service, timber fretwork, stained glass and dado wall panelling.

An enclosed front porch protects you from the elements, and there is a lovely big laundry, perfect for that “apres fishing” cleanup.

Externally, the allotment is landscaped to provide easy living, with expansive lawns and productive fruit trees, and has an abundance of space for parking or to construct garaging for cars and boats.

Franklin Cottage - a rare offering in an “undiscovered” seaside location, at a most affordable price

At a glance Location: 6 South Road, Port Franklin Price: $195,000 - $215,000.

Agent: Prom Country First National, Meeniyan.

Contact: Allen Bartlett 0417 274 624.

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“Turrawn” on 10 acres O

VERLOOKING some of Leongatha’s finest landscape, this superb property is bursting with charm and appeal.

Set on ten very sought after acres, with a definite feel of no neighbours, this four bedroom home has been tastefully renovated.

It features a modern kitchen, polished boards, reverse-cycle air conditioning, modern bathroom, large laundry and a sliding glass door to decking, taking advantage of the view.

Outside is a large 20 x 30 lockup shed, chook pen, orchard and an abundance of water with three 5000 gallon tanks, a 1000 gallon tank for the garden and a large dam that never empties.

The beauty of this property is that it is situated only five minutes from Leongatha with a school bus route handy.

As well the hard work is done and allotments such as this are getting harder and harder to find and selling quickly.

At a glance Location: 90 Garvies Road, Nerrena.

Price: $569,000.

Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha.

Contact: 5662 5800.

"PINAROO" 560 Koonwarra-Pound Creek Rd, Inverloch/Koonwarra

AUCTION Saturday March 6 ON SITE at 1pm

46.87 HA - 116 Acres in 2 Titles (Offered as a whole) OUTSTANDING OCEAN AND INLET VIEWS Offering panoramic water views and relaxing rural vistas.

This undulating blank canvas presents the lifestyle enthusiast with unrivalled potential to capture the unique coastal ambience of this ultimate country address. Framed by a landscape of shade and shelter trees, with a choice of elevated home sites, complemented by enormous ground water supply and is situated in the heart and soul of the regions gourmet food/wine locale. Short Distance to one of Regional Victoria’s Premier Golf Courses, 15km to Inverloch and 145km to Melbourne.

PRIOR OFFERS CONSIDERED

3A a'Beckett Street, Inverloch 5674 1111 A/H: Dennis Ginn 0412 317 360 A/H: Tim Harris 0427 547 939

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 31

Build your dream bush home H

ERE’S a perfectly located 16 acre block, about seven minutes drive to the Mirboo North village and 20 minutes drive to Morwell, at Darlimurla.

The block has a current planning permit to build a home and a shed, and would be a lovely place to live surrounded by many large gum trees, plus frontage to the permanent, picturesque Little Morwell River.

It is situated up a quiet no through road and has a house site and shed site levelled ready to go.

There is also a small dam, power and Telstra onsite.

It’s the ideal location for those looking for peace and quiet, the convenience of town close by and lots of different places to horse ride, motor bike ride or walk.

This is a great opportunity to become part of the Darlimurla community and build a new home.

At a glance Location: 11 Lebruns Road, Darlimurla.

Price: $248,000.

Agent: Elders, Leongatha.

Contact: Zel Svenson 0438 636 290.

Prom Country N AY PE D O SUN IS TH

Selling Properties

24/7 KARDELLA ~ (76 acres)

$600,000 - $650,000

PORT FRANKLIN ~ catch of the day

$195,000 - $215,000

In picturesque Kardella, this very attractive 76 acre (approx) property will suit a variety of farming lifestyles. The 3 bedroom cottage is set well back from the road amidst a stunning Grevillea walk of over 200 species. There is a garden shed and greenhouse, plus a separate steel-clad hobby studio.

Predominantly flat to gently undulating – in fact the local footy team played here in days gone by the land comprises 10 paddocks (electric-fenced) watered by 6 dams. Productive and pretty!

Perfectly positioned with an unimpeded aspect across the mangroves of the Franklin River, “Franklin Cottage” resides on a level 1200sqm just 150m or so from the river. Purchase fish fresh from the jetty, or catch your own from the bountiful supply of Corner Inlet. An ideal holiday home or weekender, or permanent residence, with abundant space for parking or to construct garaging for cars and boats. A rare offering in an “undiscovered” seaside location. Don’t let it slip away!

OPEN TO INSPECT Sunday, 3.00-3.30pm

INSPECT By appointment

Address: 340 One Chain Rd, Kardella

Address: 6 South Street, Port Franklin

allen bartlett 0417 274 624

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KARDELLA ~ “Grandview Farm” ~ 40 acres

$765,000 - $835,000

STONY CREEK ~ a touch of country class

$435,000 - $475,000

In a picturesque setting of landscaped gardens, against a backdrop of rolling hills and abutting reservoirs, is this quintessential South Gippsland farm. Character farmhouse with quality period features, ample shedding for all your animal and machinery needs, a 7m x 4m fully fitted home office or studio/ bungalow, stock facilities, 7 paddocks, 2 dams, and an endless water supply. Less than 10 mins into Korumburra or Leongatha, this immaculately presented property will have something for all.

Idyllic and peaceful, 3.5 acre country hideaway within striking distance of the Prom, and delicious eateries, wineries & galleries of the region. A very classy interior with soaring ceilings, hardwood finishes and oodles of glass. 2 bedrooms inside plus optional third cabana-style by the pool. Animal paddocks, orchard, easy-care established gardens, pathways, stone walls, and lots of open spaces.

This property is a unique quality offering for fussy holiday or permanent home buyers. Very special.

OPEN TO INSPECT Sunday, 2.00 - 2.30pm

INSPECT Sunday, 1.00 - 1.30pm

Address: 505 One Chain Road, Kardella

93 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan

promcountryrealestate.com.au

Address: 695 Dumbalk East-Stony Ck Rd, Stony Creek

5664 0224

lisa williams 0438 133 385

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Retreat to the ranges T

HE beautiful Strzelecki Ranges are the ideal location for a retreat or weekender.

Restrictions that prevent the construction of homes in rural areas mean the auction of this Grand Ridge Road farmlet is an important chance to secure such a property.

The home on the 1.3 acre farmlet takes full advantage of the rising sun, with a north easterly aspect.

Imagine sitting on your verandah with a cup of coffee and croissant as a glorious new day begins.

For convenience and peace of mind Mirboo North is 8km down the road and Leongatha is 25km away.

The two bedroom brick veneer home has a Colorbond roof and aluminium windows.

A third bedroom could be created, as there is a study/office room under the verandah roof and a very large laundry.

Other features include an updated kitchen, large lounge, polished hardwood floorboards, gas heater and electric hot water system.

The bathroom, which is off the main bedroom, has a separate shower and bath.

Wide verandahs surround the home on

three sides.

Outside there is a mature treed garden with a sprinkling of natural bush with a spring fed waterway.

The orchard has mature trees.

A 10,000 gallon tank, 30 by 20 foot steel double garage with concrete floor and a 30 by 20 foot steel workshop are also on the property.

Prior offers on this tranquil retreat will be considered by genuine vendors.

At a glance Location: 3330 Grand Ridge Road, Mirboo North.

Auction: Saturday, March 20 at 11am on site.

Agent: SEJ, Leongatha.

Contact: 5662 4033, Lyle Miller 0408 515 665 or Barry Redmond 0418 515 666.

Darlimurla dreaming T

HIS stylish three-bedroom residence is combining town comforts with a spacious country setting, offering the new owners the best of both worlds.

It will be open for inspection this Saturday, February 27 from 10.30am to 11am.

Seven years old, this wonderful sandstone brick home covers about 18 squares in a family farm setting of 4.97 acres.

A feature of its open plan living space is the bright and light outlook. The windows in the living area and bedrooms overlook the luscious grounds, while the property nestles in a natural tree setting with views of the Strzelecki Ranges.

The long-shaped galley kitchen has CaesarStone bench tops and stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, as well as an electric oven, gas hot plates and a pantry.

A study is located off the open plan living area.

The lounge has a wood fire heater and a reverse-cycle air-conditioning unit.

The main bedroom has a full en suite and walk-in robes.

At a glance Location: 3 Gilfedder Terrace, Darlimurla.

Price: $405,000 Sole agent: SEJ, Leongatha.

Contact: 5662 4033, Barry Redmond 0418 515 666 or Lyle Miller 0408 515 665.

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Mossvale music MOSSVALE Park, one of South Gippsland’s most pleasant locations will host one of Australia’s most adored and acclaimed musicians on March 13: Kasey Chambers.

SOUTH GIPPSLAND’S No. 1 ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

BABBA Saturday, March 13

Members $26, non-members $28

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And to make the experience even more pleasant and accessible, organisers of the Mossvale Park event have arranged for Dyson’s Transport to have buses available to transport people to and from the event from both Leongatha and Inverloch.

You need to pre-book with Dysons by phoning 5662 2891 during business hours.

Return bus fare will be $10 from Leongatha and $15 Inverloch.

Inverloch will also present their annual food and wine festival on March 13.

It will be an exceptional way to spend the day if you live or are staying in Inverloch, to start your day at the food and wine festival which begins at 11 am and then take the bus to Mossvale Park to spend a late afternoon and evening listening to great live music.

Kasey Chambers has rarely appeared in South Gippsland so it is a unique opportunity to hear her perform live.

In 2008 Kasey’s album, Rattlin’ Bones picked up the Aria award for Best Country Album, exceeded platinum sales and also received a whopping five Golden Guitar Awards at Tamworth including, ‘Album of the Year’, APRA ‘Song of the Year’ and ‘Single of the Year’. Kasey will be performing at Mossvale

Swinging sound: Eilen Jewell is ready to rock Mossvale Park.

Park with a band that includes her father, Bill Chambers, and partner, Shane Nicholson.

There are five great bands performing at Mossvale Park on March 13.

All coincidentally feature stunning female singers. Eilen Jewell is a hot new name in the United States Americana genre, this Boston-based alternative country singer-

songwriter is sweeping all before her as her albums receive huge attention and her live performances are winning her new fans at every show she plays.

Eilen is touring her new album With Sea of Tears which combines Eilen’s swinging country roots with her love of 60s British Rock. Eilen’s Melbourne shows have already sold out!

American alt-country singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier exploded on to the scene in 1999 following her self-released sophomore effort, Drag Queens in Limousines.

The album had critics comparing her selfdescribed ‘country noir’ to the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, John Prine, and, not surprisingly, Lucinda Williams.

Also performing will be Australian bands, ‘The Junes’ and ‘Sal Kimber and the Rollng Wheel’.

When the Junes get together, a cone of country power is raised wherever they are, and audiences are drawn to it like moths to a flame…….. helpless in the spell of the harmonies, the swing, and the sight of these beautiful women; whilst Sal Kimber is one of Australia’s best emerging songwriters.

Local ticket outlets are Bair Music, Leongatha, Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek and Main St Revelations in Foster.

Full details about the event can be found at: www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au

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Saturday 20 March 2010 Can you sing, can you dance, can you juggle, clown around? The Wonthaggi Centenary Planning Committee is calling for people to entertain in the commercial area before the Centenary Street Parade on Saturday, 20 March.

We are looking for singers, jugglers, magicians, clowns, musicians, whip crackers, poets and more. Buskers will perform in the commercial area of Wonthaggi between 10.00am and 12 noon.

If you think you have an act that the shoppers and visitors to the town would enjoy then register your interest with the Council. Power supply will be limited and no payment except for busking will be made for participating.

For more information or to register visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au; visit one of Council’s Customer Service Centres and collect an entry form, phone 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or email c.wutzke@basscoast.vic. gov.au. It’s your party so come and join us and be part of the Wonthaggi’s Birthday Celebrations.

IT’S YOUR PARTY!

Saturday 20 March 2010

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 35

Good opening for Gecko THE opening of the latest exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery in Fish Creek saw a large turnout and good sales.

All artists involved attended the event and lots of tourists dropped in to see what was going on.

They were greeted by a wide range of works described by gallery owner Michael Lester as “weird and wonderful”.

My work: Bridget Crowe and her daughter Nina in front of Bridget’s works.

On show: Kerry Spokes’ work Strangle the Goose.

Interactive: Doug Stark with Jane Power’s interactive work Wrinkle.

Striking right chorale AS part of its continuing policy to encourage the artistic and cultural pursuits of youth in the area, the Leongatha Rotary Club has initiated the establishment of the South Gippsland Youth Chorale under the directorship of Jennifer Monk.

Young people between the ages of 12 and 18 are being encouraged to join the chorale, and application forms have been sent to all schools in the area.

Jennifer is well qualified to direct the chorale. She is a music teacher at Youth chorale: Jennifer Monk will be director of the yet- the Leongatha Primary School and to-be-formed South Gippsland Youth Chorale, announced holds a Bachelor of Music from the Sydney Conservatorium, together

by Rotary member Bruce Grainger last week. with a Graduate Diploma in Education

from Monash University.

For some years, Jennifer was the lead vocalist with the Melbourne Detachment of the Royal Australian Navy Band, and rather famously sang the National Anthem at the MCG for the ANZAC Day match between Essendon and Collingwood in 2005.

Sponsors are also being sought as it is anticipated that about $4000 per year will be required to maintain the chorale, funds being utilised for sheet music, a musical accompanist, insurance and uniforms. Rotary has committed $500 annually towards this important addition to the artistic development of youth in the community.

The chorale will hold its own concerts and also perform at such events as Australia Day, Anzac Day, Christmas and other occasions.

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Gloves on to connect

By Chris Brown EXCITEMENT, school and teenage boys rarely go together.

But at Mirboo North Secondary College a ground breaking Year 9 program had some students hoping the summer holidays would end.

Perhaps it’s to be expected when martial arts, surfing, golf, yoga and boxercise are all part of the first term menu.

Of course, academic subjects such as English, maths, and history continue for the 80 Year 9 students who began the new program a few weeks ago.

They’ll also aim to earn their Duke of Edinburgh Award by overcoming personal, physical and academic challenges, learning new skills and helping others.

Year 9 is widely recognised as a crucial year for teenagers, with many changes happening.

The new program aims to engage students in education, so they can thrive in the years ahead.

Student George Mihai welcomed the opportunity to be part of the sport

Gloves on: Year 9’s George Mihai and Liam Joustra (both of Mirboo North) are ready to learn boxercise techniques. clinics.

He had already tried dance and yoga when The Star visited the school last week and was looking forward to boxercise and martial arts that afternoon.

The relaxation aspect of yoga im-

pressed George.

“The poses were really good,” he said.

“They weren’t made up stuff; they were really serious.”

The Mirboo North resident said last year when teachers were talking about

Jetty effort advances THE campaign to restore the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool will gather pace today (Tuesday).

Community and government representatives will meet to establish a steering group to co-ordinate efforts to assess the feasibility of restoring the jetty and possibly building an underwater observatory there.

The meeting will be held at the Welshpool Rural Transaction Centre this morning.

Representatives from the Welshpool and District Advisory Group, Port Welshpool Working Group, South Gippsland Shire Council, Department of Sustainability and Environment, and Gippsland Ports are expected to attend.

Welshpool advisory group spokesperson Kerry Pinzone said: “We’re hoping to make the process of doing things and gathering information easier, rather than going around in circles trying to do things.”

The meeting will receive a business plan for the establishment of an underwater observatory at the jetty, as well as the possible management of the jetty by the Welshpool group.

The DSE will also present the terms of reference for expressions of interest for future use of the jetty. Council recently agreed to those terms, said council’s tourism co-ordinator, Christian Stefani.

“We are awaiting the DSE to publicise openly the expressions of interest, which could stay open until later this year, to attract as much public and private sector development opportunities as possible,” he said.

“Council will formalise its support for restoring the Long Jetty by way of making a report to council in March.

“We are doing all we can to make things move along as quickly as possible. We need to know the reality of what it is going to cost and what possible development could take place.”

The bid to form a co-ordinating group was prompted by the recent fire on the jetty and the subsequent removal of some sections of the jetty by Gippsland Ports to keep the public away.

While the DSE currently holds responsibility for the jetty, that role will be transferred to the Department of Transport from July 1.

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star One year ago, February 24, 2009 Stony Creek Racing Club looks to be back on track after securing the support of a major sponsor. Betfair will sponsor this year’s Stony Creek Cup after former sponsor, SESI, went into receivership. **** The children of Mirboo North have thanked volunteer fire-fighters for saving the town during the recent bushfires.

A huge “thank you CFA” banner was signed by all students and hung at the front of the school.

Five years ago, February 22, 2005 Four men have returned from Country Week tennis with the B Grade Section One pennant flag. The Allambee team of Neil Langstaff, Adrian Littlejohn, Frank Dekker and Greg Marshman beat eight other teams from around Victoria. **** Grazing paddocks at Yanakie could be used to breed fish, but only if the sea wall at the Black Swamp was cut, allowing salt water to flow back into low lying land for the first time since the 1930s.

10 years ago, February 22, 2000

Music teacher Wes Smith has been recognised with a national teaching award. He has boosted enrolments in the music program at South Gippsland Secondary College from 60 just 10 years ago to 170. **** A 65cm eel has won the Coal Creek Eel Fishing Competition, held at the historical village at Korumburra. The eel was caught by Sandra Brooking, with help from daughters Claire and Britany.

30 years ago, February 26, 1980 Five employees of the Lands Department at Foster have been sacked after refusing to pull weeds in long grass, saying there were too many snakes. The crew demanded more protective clothing but were stood down instead. **** Leongatha croquet player Dick Jones has won the Victorian Croquet Association’s B Grade championship. He is an A Grade bowler playing as skipper with Leongatha’s number two team.

the Year 9 program students couldn’t wait for it to begin.

In terms three and four the community is the focus with four electives: CFA, Landcare, Fish for the Future and peer mediation.

Students haven’t chosen their electives yet, but George was considering Landcare as a chance to do something different and reduce greenhouse gases.

Mirboo North resident Liam Joustra said the program was making Year 9 fun.

“We get to go out of class and learn about other stuff,” he said.

“At some stage in the holidays I actually wanted to come back to school.”

In preparation for surfing at Inverloch or Waratah Bay students had to swim four laps of the local pool and tread water for five minutes to prove their beach readiness.

Students will also leave the classroom to go on an excursion to Melbourne Museum.

Budding historians will catch the train to the Old Melbourne Gaol where being locked in a cell and put in a straitjacket are likely to be highlights.

Later in the year students will re-

turn to the city for their urban camp.

“We’re country boys, so we’re not ready for catching trains and all that, so we’re going to learn how to do it,” Liam said.

Middle school team leader Alice O’Mara said students had been getting involved with the program.

“It’s opening the door to more opportunities for them that they wouldn’t normally get,” she said.

“We just ask that they try it.”

Students spend 10 periods a week on ‘Community Breakout’ activities and 20 on traditional subjects.

“We’re having different learners come through our system because they’ve had the Flexible Learning Centre in Year 7 and 8 and they’re quite independent in what they want to do,” Ms O’Mara said.

“We made sure the program has an academic standpoint as well, so the kids are getting curriculum-based content.”

The community wins as well.

Working with organisations like the CFA and the golf club will help those groups find their next generation of volunteers and players.

Ken’s Legacy KEN Marshman is the new president of the South Gippsland Legacy Group.

He was installed at a changeover meeting held at the Leongatha RSL on Sunday.

Ken, who has lived all his life in Leongatha, is following in the footsteps of his wife Glenda, who was president in 2007.

Glenda’s connections with Legacy go back to her girlhood, but it’s a fairly new thing for Ken, who was invited to join eight years ago.

He regards that, and his elevation to the chief’s role, as an honour.

“It’s something I never thought about doing. I’m not a returned person and I have no family history of service.”

The organisation’s role is to look after the widows of returned service personnel and that’s what he’ll continue to focus on. The 43 Legatees in the South Gippsland Group care for the interests of up to 600 widows.

They are treated to an annual concert and a number of outings to the movies and Ken would like to see more widows enjoying the outings.

“You don’t have to belong to one of the auxiliaries,” said Ken, “any service widows are welcome.”

He’s expecting (hoping) that the year will run smoothly.

There’s no reason why it shouldn’t.

Sue Loughridge who has long been the group secretary (and is a past president, as is her husband Tom) has agreed to continue in that role.

The group celebrated its 60th anniversary late last year.

“I hope it will be steady as she goes,” said its new president.

“Our biggest problem is we keep losing our older members.”

There are few World War II veterans still active in the group.

Ken paid tribute to his predecessor Brian Arnold.

“He’s done a wonderful job.”

COOPER Stephen Lambert was born on February 8 at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital.

He is the first child for Melanie and Ken of Leongatha.

Legacy leader: Ken Marshman is the new president of the South Gippsland Legacy Group.

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Tarwin fish find a way THE big bi excavator workk ing at the weir on the Tarwin River near the South Gippsland Highway bridge on the way to Meeniyan is creating a fishway.

It’s costing $70,000 and will allow 15 native fish species in the Tarwin to complete their spawning migrations throughout the year, rather than being delayed by periods of low flow in the river.

Justin O’Connor, a fish biologist with the Arthur Rylah Institute for Envrionmental Research (ARI) has done extensive monitoring of fish populations in the Tarwin for many years.

He said the species in the river include the nationally threatened Australian Grayling. As recently

k hhe saw a school h l off as llast week, 15 of these fish not far from the weir.

Other species include Tupong, Australian Smelt, galaxias and eels.

Mr O’Connor helped develop the fishway.

The ARI, which is the biodiversity research base for the Department of Sustainability and Environment, is helping to pay for the fishway. Other contributors are South Gippsland Water and the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.

The latter’s operations manager Mal Gibson, said the fishway is a structure specifically designed to act like a ramp, allowing fish to make their way past the weir which has impeded fish migration.

Rock placed k has h been b l d in i the h river up against the base of the weir, creating a series of small walls and stepped pond formations for the fish.

The project includes stabilising river banks at the site, fencing and revegetating with indigenous plants.

Construction should finish soon and the revegetation will take place in spring.

Migration path: the 15 species that inhabit the Tarwin River will be able to use a new fishway to help them travel even when water flows are low.

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YOU might say the Riseley family of Leongatha has diesel fuel flowing through its veins.

With 50 years in trucking, Riseley’s Transport knows the industry inside out.

Director Trevor Riseley said the company never stood still. But the business is not just about picking things up and dropping them off.

“We’ve got forklift hire, a crane trailer and storage facilities,” he said.

Although the business was always keen to explore new business opportunities, Mr Riseley said there were many challenges.

“For me the biggest challenge we face is the condition of our roads. The roads around this area are especially bad. Overhanging trees is another big issue for us,” he said.

“You should be able to drive inside the white line without hitting a tree and you just can’t do it. From here to Dumbalk is just terrible; going to Inverloch is bad enough. Cars don’t notice the trees, because they don’t get anywhere near them.

“If it wasn’t for these big tautliners hitting them, there’d be more trees in the way. I don’t think there’ll be anything done about it until a branch off a pine tree comes off and hits someone’s window.”

He said the solution – putting up signs warning motorists of overhanging tree branches – was ineffectual.

“Where you can, you’ll get over the centre line. But you can’t do that

Trevor Riseley: the transport company director believes road authorities need to do more to bring local thoroughfares up to scratch.

everywhere,” he said.

Member for the Nationals Peter Ryan was in town last week to meet with Riseley’s Transport and other major players in South Gippsland.

He said overhanging tree branches

was “a complaint of longstanding” in the local trucking industry.

“It’s very understandable, because it’s obviously dangerous. The government does have a responsibility to check these routes are clear, and

particularly on those ones that are often used by our trucking industry,” he said.

“It is an issue that we have brought to the attention of the Minister for Roads, Mr Pallas. From time to time

there’s a blitz undertaken, but it is an overall responsibility and it should be addressed consistently – particularly since our trucking sector is so vital to the way our communities function in South Gippsland.”

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LEONGATHA truck driver Andy Grayden said you got a different perspective on things when you’re 10 feet above the road.

But while Andy is 10 feet above the ground, some motorists seem intent on putting themselves six feet under it.

“The stupid things people are doing. They don’t realise,” he said.

“I said to a couple of cops once, ‘How about you blokes get a truck, I’ll drive it. Get a bloke in the passenger seat with a radio and report all cars and motorbikes on the Monash Freeway that are doing the wrong thing – you’ll make a bloody fortune. You could make a million dollars a day from the idiots and the stupid things they’re doing there.’

“You don’t see it in a car. You see it when you’re 10 feet off the ground. Just crazy

Boys ready to deliver Driving ambition: Frank and Kathy Materia started their business in Leongatha with one delivery van nine years ago. They now have a fleet of four trucks and two vans and employ seven drivers. Frank is pictured with new staff member Mick Pellicano.

Road shake-up AUSTRALIA’S peak body of road industry stakeholders has called for a major shake-up of road and transport infrastructure funding, ahead of the long awaited release of the Henry tax review.

Roads Australia (RA) says the current debate on road pricing needs to go beyond single issues like fuel excise and congestion taxes to fixing the whole ‘dog’s breakfast’.

“The taxation review by Dr Ken Henry opens the way for a ‘new deal’ on the way Australia’s transport infrastructure is funded, managed and priced. It presents an historic opportunity for generational change,” says RA president, Ray Fisher.

“The cost structures for all transport users - including motorists, freight and public transport - are an accident of history.

“Our roads are used as a mechanism for general taxation. More than 80 perc ent of the fuel tax collected goes elsewhere.

“And, in the case of roads, the overlapping responsibilities of state and federal governments do not help.”

Notwithstanding the weakness of the current set-up, Mr Fisher says, there is considerable investment in improv-

ing planning, investment and delivery practices.

“The current Federal Government has done well to develop improved planning and consultative mechanisms like Infrastructure Australia within our impossible inherited system. We also welcome state initiatives like the Victorian Parliament’s Inquiry into Federal-State road funding,” he says.

“But we now need to take the next step.

“The people who manage our roads should also manage the revenue collection – and be accountable publicly for it.

“We are not talking about a new tax.

In fact we don’t need one. We need new pricing systems that are fair to all road users, and meet the needs of users of public transport and other road users, including freight and cyclists.

“Road industry stakeholders would welcome a review of fuel tax but it should be the catalyst for a review of the entire process, embracing federal, state and local government.

“Road pricing is only half the story the critical debate we need to have is on road funding.”

Mr Fisher says the current system of road funding is irrational, with little to recommend it.

things.”

People pulling in front of him, with little regard for the extra distance it takes a laden truck to stop, is a common source of irritation.

“They’ll pull up in front of you, giving you about six feet to pull up,” he said.

For Andy, the road is a means to survival; for others, an expressway to the afterlife.

• Andrew Grayden

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Ryan’s Transport: more than 50 years in the cartage business.

RYAN’S Transport has been in the cartage business for more than 50 years and continues today with a fleet of modern vehicles and a team of professional drivers that care for your freight as much as you do.

As a third generation family business, their roots are firmly planted in the Gippsland district.

Ryans can service almost any need in the transport industry: • Freight throughout Gippsland, Melbourne or interstate • Single or B-Double combination loads • Dangerous goods licenced vehicles and drivers • Specialised freight including oversized loads • Storage and distribution service.

Over the years Ryan’s Transport has assisted customers by transporting items of any shape and size.

From fish and ice in the early days, telephone poles, houses, giant blocks of granite and sandstone to dangerous

chemicals.

This varied experience gives them the capability to meet the needs of most customers.

Ryan’s Transport has twice been awarded the prestigious ‘State Operator of the Year’ award at the Australian Freight Industry Awards.

This demonstrates both the respect they have within the transport industry and the professionalism with which they operate.

Should you like any more information regarding Ryan’s Transport’s capabilities or to discuss how they can help you with your transport needs, please do not hesitate to contact them.

Office: 22 Ashendon St, Leongatha Vic 3953, phone: 03 5662 2430 or fax: 03 5662 3213.

Tom Ryan: 0409 613 664. Dennis Ryan: 0408 515 155. Email: leongatha@ryansbricks.com.au.

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Celebrating success: twenty students from the Leongatha Campus of GippsTAFE were honoured at the GippsTAFE industry awards.

GippsTAFE flags student success SOUTH Gippsland students from all walks of life celebrated success last week at the annual GippsTAFE Industry Awards.

Twenty students from the Leongatha Campus of GippsTAFE were honoured at the event, which rewards the achievements of the Institute’s most promising students and also recognises the contribution of the local businesses and organisations that help support the students to succeed.

Now in its fourth year, the GippsTAFE Industry Award evening has become a real highlight on the region’s educational calendar.

Joanne Stringer, deputy president of the GippsTAFE board, said that the students receiving the awards were true leaders of their field and extremely worthy of the recognition.

“This event is a tribute to the hard work and commitment of students who have tested themselves and triumphed, often against odds,” she said. “These stu-

dents have not only qualified, but excelled in their studies and those efforts are well worth rewarding.”

According Dr. Peter Whitley, GippsTAFE CEO, the event represents not only the past achievements of the students, but also the successes that are still to come.

“At the heart of all GippsTAFE initiatives are our students, the people who come to our Institute to acquire new knowledge or to strengthen their existing skills,” Dr Whitley said. “These students are special because they are the future.

“To that end, our Institute has a purpose, and that purpose is to create a learning environment that challenges, excites and encourages people to gain new knowledge and skills,” he said. “Our reward is the students who go out into our local communities and industries and use their newfound skills to contribute to the region.”

The award categories and their recipients were: Outstanding Business

Alex Holness: outstanding student, community studies, pictured with GippsTAFE CEO, Dr Peter Whitley and board deputy president, Joanne Stringer.

Daniel Spencer: receives his award for outstanding student, business studies, from Dr Whitley and Joanne Stringer.

Management Student Anita Leyden Outstanding Training and Assessment Student -Daniel Spencer Outstanding Aged Care Work Student - Darren Taylor Outstanding Disability Work Student - Yolanda Lawton Outstanding Allied Health Student - Joanne Oliver Outstanding Alcohol and Other Drugs Work Student - Gary Cain Outstanding Nursing Student - Tegan Loechel

Outstanding Education Trainee - Daniel Joyce Outstanding Education Student - Annmarie Clark Outstanding Out of School Hours Care Student - Alex Holness Outstanding VCAL Student - Sharri Jacobson Outstanding 1st Year Automotive Apprentice Shane Cooper Outstanding 2nd Year Automotive Apprentice Cameron Hewitt Outstanding 3rd Year Automotive Apprentice Aaron Clarke Outstanding VET in

Schools Hairdressing Student - Emma Nicol Outstanding Vocational Hairdressing Student Krystle Paisley Outstanding VET in Schools Hospitality Student - Rebecca Winchester Outstanding Vocational Hospitality Student (Kitchen Operations) - Amanda Francis Outstanding 1st Year Cookery Apprentice - Andrew Christian Outstanding 2nd Year Cookery Apprentice James Paxman.

Aaron Clarke: the apprentice with Edney’s, Leongatha receives his outstanding third year apprentice award from Dr Whitley and Joanne Stringer.

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Finally better prices THERE was no drop in supply, but there was a change in type and quality of the cattle penned.

This, coupled with much stronger demand, saw prices increase between 5c and 10c for bullocks and young cattle, while cows were mostly 2c to 6c/kg dearer. All of the regular buyers were present, and with all wanting cattle, plus some very good quality, the dearer trends occurred.

Without being world-beaters, the penning of 235 vealers was of good to very good quality. The strong demand saw the top price reach 200c, with most C

muscle calves making from 165c to 182c/kg. Lighter weight vealers did sell to the best competition.

Heifers made up most of the 250 yearlings sold, and prices were between 144c and 176c/kg.

The penning of 580 grown steers included a lot of medium to heavy weight steers, and although few had been mouthed, it appeared that a lot were 0 to 2 teeth.

This, plus good quality and very strong demand, saw prices average 8c to 10c dearer with C3 and C4 bullocks and steers making from 155c to 172c, and averaging 162.5c/kg.

Demand was also strong for manufacturing bullocks, which made between 135c and 144c for Friesians, and 145c to 159c/kg for crossbred bullocks.

Buyers were also keen for cows, although the penning of 480 head was only 2c to 6c/kg dearer. Better quality beef cows made from 122c to 134c, while most of the lean 1 and 2 score cows made between 90c and 128c/kg.

Only extremely poor quality made less money.

Wednesday, February 17 BULLOCKS 15 Hengstberger / Lloyd, Fish Creek 8 I.M. & J. Humphreys, Kardella 12 R. Alger, Outtrim 11 J. Reily, Loch 10 Glenhill P/ship, Boorool 10 M.A. & O.J. Stuchbery, Glen Alvie

655 643 631 664 613 635

171.6 168.0 167.6 167.2 166.0 166.2

1123.00 1080.00 1057.00 1110.00 1016.00 1054.00

STEERS 2 M. Row, Korumburra 1 T.J. & J.M. Hayward, Leongatha South 1 D.C. & D.C. Wylie, Korumburra 3 R.J. & J.A. Buchanan, Bena 1 N.A. & H.L. Densley, Mirboo North 1 G. Tumino, Mirboo North

310 455 335 417 355 355

198.0 192.6 191.6 190.0 190.0 189.6

613.80 876.33 641.86 791.67 674.50 673.08

COWS 1 A. McNamara, Poowong North 1 G.R. & H.K. Reid, Jeetho 2 K. Loogman, Berrys Creek 1 McLeod P/ship, Yarram 1 Lionel Holdings, Yanakie 1 N.P. & J.A. Chandler, Hedley

620 715 548 590 635 705

134.0 134.0 134.0 134.0 133.2 132.0

830.80 958.10 733.65 790.60 845.82 930.60

AUCTION

Tractor & Farm Machinery ONLINE BIDDING STARTS Monday 1st February and concludes on Thursday 25th & Friday 26th February 2010 Large range of headers, tractors, balers, mixers and hay making equipment.

HEIFERS 1 G.L. & M.L. Tuckett, Leongatha 1 D.P. & C.M. Brown, Mirboo North 1 L.D. Mayo, Jeetho 1 C.A. & G.M. Hamill, Allambee 2 R. & J. Newton, Mirboo North 1 Lionel Holdings, Yanakie BULLS 1 D.P. & C.M. Brown, Mirboo North 1 L.W. & M.A. Barrett, Korumburra 1 D.H. Conn, Welshpool 1 G.W. & J. Pouw, Allambee 1 D.C. & D.C. Wylie, Korumburra 1 N.P. & J.A. Chandler, Hedley

330 340 330 350 323 405

200.0 198.0 194.6 184.6 176.6 176.6

660.00 675.24 642.18 646.10 569.54 715.23

925 825 960 970 805 765

146.0 146.0 144.0 143.6 143.0 142.0

1350.50 1204.50 1382.40 1392.92 1151.15 1086.30

Marketing lesson from city butcher A GROUP of farmers from Buchan in Gippsland travelled all the way to Albert Park this month for a lesson in marketing from a local butcher.

Gippsland farmer Rod Polkinghorne organised the visit for cattle and sheep farmers from Buchan after questions were raised in an AgFutures meeting about how they might share in greater profits from their livestock, instead of just selling them at commercial saleyards.

AgFutures is a part of the Victorian Government’s $205 million Future Farming Strategy that assists farmers and farming communities to make sense of the changes that will affect agriculture in the future and enable better long-term decision making.

Department of Primary Industries (DPI) AgFutures Project Officer for East Gippsland Alistair Christie said the beauty of the program is that it’s driven by local families and explores topics they suggest.

“The farmers from Buchan asked about how they could get a share of the final price at market and not just the saleyard,” Mr Christie said.

“From the meetings, ideas were raised and work done within the project to get farmers some practical advice they could possibly put into practice.”

Mr Christie said during the visit the farmers talked about a number of issues and options including starting co-ops with other farmers to share transport and other costs to saleyards, and selling direct to abattoirs in exchange for a consistent price rather than what falls under the hammer on the day.

They also discussed the need for consistent produce if entering into contracts and understanding that only slightly more than 50 per cent of a cow is saleable product.

Mr Christie said in 2010-11 the AgFutures project is being delivered in another 20 farming areas throughout Victoria.

For more information about AgFutures visit – www.dpi.vic.gov.au/ agfutures.

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February 24 & 25

HAMILTON Ph: (03) 5572 3522

MEENIYAN Ph: (03) 5664 7365

TERANG Ph: (03) 5592 2388

BALLARAT Ph: (03) 5334 7555

1. Landmark 2. David Phelan & Co 3. Rodwells 4. Elders 5. SEJ 6. Alex Scott

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Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.

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PHONE 5662 5555 P FAX 5662 4350

public notices CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG “NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER” 28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropratic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L

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public notices

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garage sales

KONGWAK MARKET

GOLD COINS GARAGE SALE

ERECT FENCING LEONGATHA

"Servicing South Gippsland"

0400 092 835

MOBILE HAIR STYLIST& BEAUTY THERAPIST: Phone Deanne Dakers 0418591744. Website: www. theorganicbeautysalon. com

REGENT CARAVAN On display at LEONGATHA BOWLS CLUB

Sunday, February 28 Sales staff in attendance

FREE CAR REMOVAL

29 Worthy Street, Leongatha In accordance with Section 144 of the Water Act 1989, notice is hereby given that all lots within PS609451W have been provided with water and sewer services and are now liable to be rated as a serviced property as from December 17, 2009.

Steve Evans Managing Director South Gippsland Water

PUBLIC MEETING March 3, 2010 2pm

LEONGATHA RSL UPSTAIRS MEETING ROOM Phase 2 Road Side Reserve and Amenities All interested residents welcome to attend Nicole 0427 686 277

Sunday10am Inside and out Come early if it's hot!

Collectables, vintage, retro, plants, books, produce, trash, curry, coffee, live music and more...

It's fun, come!

Call 0417 142 478 for more info Kongwak Market is a smoke free event

For more information contact our Customer Service Staff on 1300 851 636 or 5682 0444

8 - 2pm Moving house Has to go Make an offer

Saturday, February 27 Contents of lifestyle property 1040 Foster-Mirboo Rd DOLLAR Transarc welder, Rural B Grade pipe/fittings, assorted pine posts, fencing wire/strainers, shovels, spades, crowbars, hoes, fuel containers, mowers/spray units, tools, miscellaneous items

CLEAR ACCESS TO WATER METERS

Clear away shrubs and vegetation around the water meter and make sure it is above the ground.

Allow a clear track to the meter so that the meter readers can get close enough without having to side step plants and shrubs or step over garden beds. These simple actions will make the reading of meters quick and easy and help keep your accounts as accurate as possible.

Saturday, February 27

GARAGE / CLEARING SALE

Trucks, tractors & farm machinery ALL AREAS 5658 1577 Complete vehicles

South Gippsland Water reads water meters 3 times a year, in March, July and November. This ensures you receive accurate accounts based on the amount of water you have used over the 4 monthly period between accounts. You can help the meter readers to continue this service by maintaining the area around the water meter, so that it is easy to locate, and easy to read.

142 McCartin St LEONGATHA

LEONGATHA, 19 Parkside Close, Saturday, February 27, 8.30am onwards.

Furniture, toys, books, brica-brac.

Expressions of interest are invited for the positions of

Musical Director Accompanist (piano) Established in 1998, the Prom Coast Singers are a community choir based in Foster, drawing singers from all over South Gippsland who have performed a wide range of music from the classical and contemporary repertoire.

Enquiries to Andrew Jamieson by March 18, 2010 Ph: 5683 2683 or acjammo@ozemail.com.au

situations vacant FULL TIME FARM HAND & CASUAL MILKER A full time farm hand position and a casual milking position are available on a progressive 450+ cow dairy farm in Waratah Bay with modern automated rotary dairy.

Licence essential.

Please phone Stuart or Jacqui on 5684 1425 or 0428 841 425

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South Gippsland Shire Council you’ll come for the beauty and stay for the lifestyle

(Wonthaggi Hospital) SMOKE FREE ORGANISATION

Re-Advertised

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Intake and Assessment Officer

PART-TIME (12 hours per week) 12 Month Contract

Applications are invited for suitably qualified persons for the above position. Duties may include General OT, Falls Prevention and Aged Care. Terms and conditions of employment according to experience.

Salary Packaging available.

Police Check required.

For information regarding Bass Coast Regional Health visit our website www.bcrh.com.au Enquiries to Allison Murray, Acting Chief Occupational Therapist (5671 3343).

Written applications with CV and two referees to: Kaye Beaton Director of Community Services Bass Coast Regional Health, PO Box 120 WONTHAGGI 3995 Applications close March 12, 2010

Inclusion Support Facilitator Part time (Wonthaggi)

(Re-advertised. Previous applicants need not apply) Noah’s Ark is a state-wide community organisation that provides a range of early childhood intervention and inclusion support services.

Noah’s Ark is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated person to work in our Inclusion Support Team based in Wonthaggi at 0.7 EFT (60.80hrs pfn) days negotiable.

The role supports the inclusion of all children in Commonwealth funded child care settings. Applicants ideally should have a relevant Early Childhood qualification and experience in the Early Childhood field.

A position description is available by contacting Dale Kiel on 8823 8600 or email hr@noahsarkinc.org.au Applicants will be subject to a current Police Check and a Working with Children Check.

Email resumé and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to hr@noahsarkinc.org.au or post to Noah’s Ark, 1283 Malvern Road, Malvern 3144.

Applications close: March 8, 2010 Visit us www.noahsarkinc.org.au Valuing children in their diversity

INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL MEMBER AUDIT & RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE South Gippsland Water Corporation is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified people to fill an independent external member vacancy on the Corporation’s Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Interested applicants should have tertiary qualifications and/or be able to demonstrate experience at a senior level in a financial, commercial or governance role.

An appreciation of the issues surrounding best practice corporate governance with a particular focus on business risk would be advantageous as also would chartered accounting expertise.

The Committee provides oversight and advice to the Board on matters of accountability, risk and internal control across the Corporation’s activities and consists of 4 members comprising 3 Board Members and an independent external member.

The successful applicant will be appointed for a period of up to 3 years and is expected to attend 4 to 6 meetings each year. An information pack, including the Corporation’s Audit & Risk Management Committee Charter and Internal Audit Charter are available for viewing on the Corporation’s website: www.sgwater.com.au or a copy may be obtained by phoning Joanne Williams on 03 5682 0444.

All other enquiries relating to this role can be directed to Philippe du Plessis, Manager Financial and Corporate Services on 03 5682 0444.

Written expressions of interest; including details of qualifications and experience; should be forwarded to: Confidential - Audit & Risk Management Committee Managing Director South Gippsland Water P.O. Box 102 Foster Vic 3960 Closing Date: March 5, 2010

Temporary Full Time A temporary full time position exists until January 2011 within Council in the Intake and Assessment Team. This position will play an instrumental role in the implementation of the Active Service Model and Living at Home assessment across the South Gippsland Shire.

Your responsibilities will include:

RETAIL & WHOLESALE SALES Riverbank Stockfeeds is a family owned business, delivering exceptional feed solutions and products.

We manufacture in Leongatha a well regarded range of bagged feed products for various animal species, sold to commercial and hobby farmers.

We seek someone to take responsibility for our mill retail shop, grow the retail business and expand by finding wholesale opportunities. This is a hands-on role, and will involve taking phone calls, serving and advising customers, and managing stock and orders.

You will need to have proven experience in rural and/or retail sales and an active interest in animals. Excellent customer service outlook and attention to detail are mandatory requirements, as is computer literacy. A forklift licence will be required.

The successful applicant will be an active person who shows initiative, works effectively unsupervised, and is capable of lifting and carrying feed bags.

Send applications to: The Manager Riverbank Stockfeeds 6 Cusack Rd, Leongatha VIC 3953 or gordond@riv.com.au

South East Services Network GippsCare Leongatha POSITION VACANT The Salvation Army South East Services Network seeks applicants for the following position:

Project Officer - SESN Quality Improvement 3 days part-time (22.8 hrs) The Salvation Army South East Services Network provides a wide range of support services for individuals, families and young people in the Eastern Victoria Division.

A new and exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and highly motivated professional to assist with Quality Improvement Systems. A knowledge of and experience with Quality Systems is essential. Experience and knowledge of homelessness and Placement and Support programs is desirable. The position will assist with the preparation of documents for reviews and the implementation of Quality Work Plans.

The position will primarily be based at the SESN-Gipps Care office in Leongatha but travel to the SESN head office in Frankston will be an expectation.

The following criteria is applicable to this position: • Applicants must be willing to work within the Mission and Values of The Salvation Army.

• A current driver’s licence is essential.

• A satisfactory Police Check is essential.

• A Working With Children Check is essential.

• Proof of eligibility to work in Australia is essential.

• All applicants are required to cite the name of three (3) referees.

• Applications are to be received no later than close of business, Monday, March 8, 2010.

For further information contact: Celia Irwin, SESN Senior Manager GippsCare, Doveton Community Support Services and Quality Improvement 5662 4502 A Position Description can be obtained by contacting: Debbie Gillin, GippsCare,Administration/Finance or email debbie.gillin@aus.salvationarmy.org South East Services Network is a Child Safe Organisation

• Assessing and reviewing services for older persons, people with disabilities and their carers, ensuring services are co-ordinated, planned and equitable • Providing referral and linkages to appropriate services for clients with complex and changing needs • Liaising and networking with agencies; and • Contributing to policies and procedures This is a great opportunity to display your talents in a work environment that offers great employment benefit, professional development and job satisfaction.

This position is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment medical along with a satisfactory Police and Working with Children Check (WWC), a current drivers licence is also essential.

We also welcome direct discussion with Linda Jamieson regarding these opportunities.

Applications addressing the selection criteria are to be submitted by 5pm Friday 5th March 2010 addressed to: Human Resources, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or emailed to council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Further information and a position description is available from Human Resources or visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4, Leongatha Vic 3953 e-mail - council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Phone (03) 56629200

South Gippsland Shire Council you'll come for the beauty and stay for the lifestyle

Wastewater Officer

•Up to $71k package including super and vehicle (Band 6) South Gippsland is one of Victoria's most beautiful rural and coastal areas yet is only an hour and a half from Melbourne. Vibrant communities and economic opportunity form a strong base for Council's vision of sustainable social, natural and built environments.

If you want to make a difference in our regional community – we are keen to hear from you!

This is a great opportunity to display your talents in a work environment that offers great employment benefits, professional development, flexible working arrangements and job satisfaction.

Be part of the revitalisation of our Council which has a new management team and stronger approach to corporate development.

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Wastewater Officer / EHO (Band 6) or a Wastewater Technical Officer (Band 5) to join our Environment and Community Safety team. Ideally you will hold tertiary qualifications in a related field of study along with substantial practical experience however applicants without such qualifications or experience may apply at the Technical Officer level.

As Wastewater Officer you will be responsible to the EHO Coordinator for the implementation of Council's wastewater management strategy across the shire.

You will have an understanding of basic wastewater treatment processes and disposal methods, knowledge of the design and construction of modern domestic wastewater disposal systems and knowledge of soil properties as they relate to wastewater disposal issues.

This position is subject to a satisfactory police check and a current driver's licence is essential.

We welcome direct discussion with Tim Brown regarding this position.

As the skills and qualifications vary according to each of the position descriptions, applications must be submitted by addressing the selection criteria of the position description best suited to your application and is to be submitted by 5pm Friday 26th February 2010 addressed to: Human Resources, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or emailed to council@ southgippsland.vic.gov.au Further information and a position description is available from Human Resources or visit: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4, Leongatha Vic 3953 e-mail - council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Phone (03) 5662 9200

Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.

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situations vacant

situations vacant

for sale FURNITURE

1300 402 220

for sale

For sale

enquiries@nmtc.com.au

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presents

9am - 1pm INVERLOCH COMMUNITY CENTRE Cnr Reilly & A’Beckett Sts Inverloch

Entry gold coin donation $15 per secondhand stall / $20 new Stall enquiries contact Janelle on 5674 3237

REPAIRS & SALES

FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

167 Graham Street Wonthaggi

5672 3127

situations vacant

HAY - small square bales, $8 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. 4,000 available now. Mardan, 5664-1320.

PUREBRED Pug puppies, parents papers, fawn, 2 males, 8 weeks, vacc. vet check, $1,000. Ph: 51841200 Yarram area.

100 ACRES - Fish Creek, good water and amenities.

Ph: 5683-2562.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

4 BDRM HOME, with great views, just out of town, $235 pw.

Two-storey, 2 bdrm unit, currently being renovated, $190 pw.

3 bdrm plus study, near new, with all mod cons, $350 pw.

HORSE, Clydie cross, wasting in paddock, 6 years old, $2,000 ONO. Ph: 0428-745529.

Sunday, March 28

DOUBLE FLOAT, Coachmen, straight load, 1991, registered until May 2010. Many features and in very good condition. $6,000 ONO. Michelle - 5186-1247 after 7pm.

ADCO hire building, 5-door, 39’ long, $1,000 ONO. Old 14’ caravan, $200.

Phone after 6.30pm 56862035 or 0407-013307.

situations vacant

Curves Leongatha is looking for new staff.

The applicant must be reliable, have an interest in health and fitness and be flexible to work evenings and the occasional Saturday morning.

Applications close on March 4 Please email Cherie at curvesleongatha@waterfront.net.au

KITTENS South Gippsland Animal Aid has many gorgeous rescue kittens urgently needing caring and responsible homes. A very low adoption fee of $80 inc. desexing, 1st vacc., microchip and worming (a saving of $200 on reg. vet fees). Beautiful adult cats also available for only $50. Ph: 5662-2725 or 5672-2424.

MDF architrave and skirting boards, primed, bevelled.

67mm x 18mm, new, in pack, 96 lengths at 5.4m each. $450 the lot. Ph: 0409-850324.

MOBILITY SCOOTER, suspension, luxury model, 40km per charge, new Nov 09, unused. New $3,900, sell $2,350. Can deliver.

Ph: 0405-170994.

OLD PORT Poultry Farm.

Delivering 20 w.o. laying hens to your area Saturday, February 27, $17 each. Ph: 0438-832535 (b/h) or 51832515 (a/h).

PARROTS, superb, 2 breeding pairs, $200 per pair. Category 1 licence required. Kardella. Ph: 5662-3221, mob. 0428350407.

SOUTHDOWN Poll Dorset and Border Leicester rams, 1½ years, flock registered, brucellosis accredited. Can deliver. $295 each. 56862699, 0428-356376.

TIMBER - kiln dried blackwood, clear pine, silver wattle. Most sizes for furniture and craft. Also builder’s graded structural pine. Phone 5681-2261.

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

livestock ALPACAS - herd reduction sale, good prices for whole males, females, some with crias. Tarwin Lower. Joss 5663-2341.

CHOOKS, Isa Brown pullets for sale. Genuine free range eggs available.

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Mirboo North. Ph: 0417-384760.

HEREFORD / Friesian X heifer, 7 mths, hand reared, $450. 5664-9211 or 0407093048.

PIGLETS (6), 8 wks old, large white X, male and female, $80. 0429-029568.

used vehicles

Educational Management 2 Positions Available

Latrobe Community Health Service are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals for the following position:

Do you have exceptional leadership and people management skills that you would like to fully explore in a challenging and exciting role in educational management?

GippsTAFE is looking for energetic and respected senior managers with experience in the implementation of change initiatives to take on Campus Manager roles. You will have strong business acumen with an ability to lead and motivate staff in a highly competitive environment. These positions are part of the senior leadership team of the Institute and offer a rewarding career with variety and challenge and the ability to have major influence at the highest level of the organisation.

Carer Support Coordinator (Ref. no:12541) Permanent Full Time , Permanent Part Time 60-76 Hours per fortnight Based in Korumburra

…Better health, Better lifestyles, Stronger communities…

Appointment to a position of Campus Manager GippsTAFE means that you may be located at any of GippsTAFE’s 5 campuses. GippsTAFE has 4 regional campuses throughout Gippsland in eastern Victoria, and a 5th campus in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The initial locations of these two appointments will be at the Warragul and Leongatha campuses.

The successful applicants will receive an attractive remuneration package within the GippsTAFE Manager structure of $94,080 inclusive of superannuation and motor vehicle. Annual performance reviews, KPI’s and associated increases apply within this structure. An initial 3 year contract with a 6 month probationary period will apply.

This appointment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Victorian Working With Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Record Check.

For further information regarding the position, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Dr Peter Whitley, CEO prior to applying – phone 03 5120 4533.

• Further job details and a Position Description outlining the positions duties and responsibilities is available from our website www.gippstafe.vic.edu.au Applicants must apply online via this website – GippsTAFE Campus Manager (Job Reference No: 1210) • No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

• For assistance applying online, please contact the Human Resources Department on 5120 4570.

Closing date for the above position is no later than 9.00am on Monday 8 March 2010.

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They will also be responsible for providing information, support and access to respite to individual carers. The successful applicant will also work collaboratively with service providers, become an active team member to continually enhance the Commonwealth Respite Centre's capacity and maintain records to submit comprehensive reports as directed. This position is based in our Korumburra office.

To apply for the above position click the Apply Now button below and complete the details.

Closing date for applications is 4.30pm Friday, 26 February 2010.

Please Contact Wendy Marshall or Kerry Jarvis on 1800 242 696 for more information.

Applications received for the above position MUST address the stated Selection Criteria.

Please visit website www.lchs.com.au for further information and to lodge your electronic application.

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agistment

45 ACRES - agistment, short term till Sept. Mardan.

Ph: 5664-1320.

HEN HOUSES, fox proof, good quality, 6-8 chooks.

The perfect henhouse. Ph: 5664-2443.

BABY AND KIDS MARKET

for sale POOL, above ground, pump and filter, $1,500 ONO. Ph: 5662-3195.

HAY - small squares, excellent quality, $7 each.

Can deliver. Ph: 0419313483.

Inverloch Playgroup

SEWING MACHINE

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

for rent

Please contact Stockdale & Leggo on 5662-5800.

VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Contact: 0408320001.

room to let FULL board including food and internet, $200 per week neg. Leongatha. Suit professional. Glenda 0418540533.

wanted to buy

FURNITURE: Parker, Noblett, Tessa, Chiswell, Moran, or any quality brand name used furniture. Phone Wendy on 0409-234482.

meetings

TARWIN LOWER CFA BRIGADE MEETING Monday, March 22 7pm AT TARWIN LOWER CFA STATION

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births HENGSTBERGER - Thank you Brett and Nikarla for our beautiful first grandchild, Macen Brett, 14/2/2010.

Love Chris and Dave.

marriage celebrant

FREE CAR REMOVAL

Jenny Milkins

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

PAM HERRALD

All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593 FORD Festiva Trio 2000, white, 138,000 country kms, reg. QIA833 expiry 7/10, VGC, $3,300 with RWC. Ph: 5668-2023.

MERCEDES, 1977, 250 petrol, reg. DSG583. VG order, $4,200 ONO. Ph: 5678-0479.

TOYOTA Landcruiser, 1994, 4x4, 4500 twin cam, dual fuel, 7-seater, manual, a/c, 12 months reg. FLA510, EC. Reluctant sale, $12,000. Ph: 0408551410.

VY ACCLAIM, Series 2, 2004, tinted windows, 2½” sports exhaust, high flow cats, Pacemaker extractors, super low King springs, Advanti Moda 18” alloys, reverse sensors, 145,000km, RWC available.

XKC444. $13,500. Ph: 0409-517901.

All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

5662 2553 0438 097 181

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

MERLENE STRATTON Leongatha 5662 2574

engagements McMAHON BATEMAN Annette, Greg, Alicia and Luke, along with Sandra, Michael and Tash, are happy to announce

Casey & Matt’s Engagement on 3/2/10 Love and best wishes to both of you

POCKLINGTON - DOWEL Kelv and Ski, together with Stephen and Deidree, are thrilled and excited to announce the engagement of Darren and Leesa on 12/2/10. Wishing them a lifetime of happiness together.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 49

bereavement thanks HAYWARD - Robyn.

Garry and Bo would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts, flowers, cards, visits, phone calls and condolences on the passing of Robyn. Also thank you for the wonderful support given to us from our family and friends during the past seven months. A special thank you to the people who helped during Robyn’s last days, this very difficult time was made easier with the help of some very special people, Greg and Jan, Mum and Jodie, Dr Joy Linton, Rosie, Anna and the palliative care team, Paul and Margaret Beck, Reverend Denis Simmons, Leongatha Hospital, Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, and Gippsland Rotary Centenary House.

Please accept this as our personal thanks from the bottom of our hearts.

Garry and Bo. LEITCH - Campbell.

Murray and Toni and families would like to thank everyone for their condolences, flowers, cards on the passing of Cam.

in memoriam FORRESTER - Reg and Daph.

In loving memory of Nanna 12/2/2003 and Pop 26/2/2003.

So sadly missed by their families.

POWNEY - Leslie.

February 21, 2009.

A year has gone and sadly missed.

Bill and Chris.

TUCKETT - Harriet Jessie (Hetty).

21/1/1912 - 24/2/2003.

Always in our thoughts.

Rhonda and family.

deaths BEYER - Ronald Patrick.

16/02/1961 - 18/02/2010.

Sadly passed away on Thursday.

Beloved partner of Marilyn and devoted and loved father to Alex and Jake.

Rest in Peace.

BEYER - Ronnie.

A friend who’s always been there. One of the good old gang. Remembering all the great fun times helps us to say goodbye. You will always be remembered.

We’ll miss you mate!

Our hearts are with you Maz, Alex and Jake.

From Woodsie, Di, Ebony and Eli. BEYER - Ronnie.

16/2/61 - 18/2/2010.

Taken too soon. You will be missed by all, and never forgotten. Always in our hearts, till we meet again Ronnie.

R.I.P. Mate.

Our deepest sympathy to Maz, Alex and Jake.

Love Newts, Millsy, Kurt and Amber XXX.

deaths BEYER - Ron, Reggie, Catweazel.

Some of the names I called you, but one thing never changed, you were always my mate. Going to miss you.

Deepest sympathy to Maz, Alex, Jake.

All my love Pom. BEYER - Ronnie.

We will miss you mate.

Gone but not forgotten.

Love to Maz, Alex and Jake.

From Dave, Sal and family.

CAMPBELL-HICKS (formerly Charman) Bessie Euphemia.

Died suddenly 14/2/2010 in Latrobe Hospital, aged 89 years.

Dearly loved mother of Jann and Alan, and Christopher and Ruth.

Special grandmother to Andrew and Kelli, Simon, Romy-Marie and Peter.

Great grandmother to little Dru and Anais.

We loved you as our own.

Thanks you for 30 years of love, kindness and memories. You will always be remembered with love, respect and admiration. A true lady.

Bess, rest in peace with Dad. Jann.

CAMPBELL-HICKS (Charman, nee McRae Bessie).

Late of Bairnsdale, formerly of Leongatha.

Passed away suddenly at Latrobe Hospital on February 14, 2010, aged 89 years.

Dearly loved mum of Geoff and Pam Charman and treasured nana of Michelle and John, Darren and Kimberley.

The glue that has kept our far spread families connected, she will always be remembered with love by us all.

DI GIAMBATTISTA - Helen (Robyn).

Robyn was a highly respected and dedicated coach of Wonthaggi Amateur Swimming Club for many years. She was much loved and will be sadly missed by all past and current members.

Condolences to Claude and the boys.

MATTERN - John.

Much loved nephew of Valda. Cousin of Jill, Tom, Joy and Fay, and their families.

May the fish bite hard and often.

message of hope I AM leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart.

And the peace I give isn’t like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27.

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funerals BEYER - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Ronald Patrick (Ronnie) Beyer will be held at our Leongatha Chapel (Cnr South Gippsland H’way and Bellingham St) on Wednesday, February 24, commencing at 11am.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

Paul and Margaret Beck HANDLEY FUNERAL SERVICES Leongatha / Korumburra 5662-2717 AFDA

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“Joe” leaves a hole THERE’S been a vacant chair in the gallery of the Bass Coast Council chamber for some time now.

It belongs to Jack “Joe” Hockey, a regular at meetings who could always be relied on to ask a question or three.

He’s a strong advocate of the Australian Constitution and would talk to anyone and everyone about its importance before meetings and during breaks.

The reason for the empty chair became obvious at the February meeting. “Joe” is unwell.

Cr Gareth Barlow said “Joe” is seriously ill and he asked CEO Allan Bawden to write and wish him a speedy recovery.

“It has been a delight to get to know him,” said Cr Barlow.

Bank is closer A MEETING with the South Gippsland Shire Council has confirmed its support for Mirboo North and District’s campaign to open its own Community Bank branch.

South Gippsland Shire Council Mayor, Jim Fawcett, said the council was a strong supporter of the Community Bank model and the benefits it could bring to the region.

“The statistics speak for themselves - more than 252 Community Bank branches across Australia have returned more than $36.7million dollars to support local groups and projects.

“Communities just like ours throughout Australia have taken control of their financial destiny and are today banking in their community-owned bank branch.

“Not only are they guaranteed of securing the services of a local bank branch, they are also benefit-

ing from a percentage of the profits remaining in their community.

“The local board of directors should be commended for the tireless work they have undertaken to make this dream a reality.

“It’s even more impressive when you consider that these people are volunteering their own time,” he said.

Residents who pledged their support for the Community Bank branch are now encouraged to follow through by becoming a shareholder and ultimately, a customer.

For more information about the Mirboo North and District’s Community Bank Branch contact Karen Anton on (03) 5668 1595 or 0458 781 595.

The prospectus launch is Wednesday, March 10, 7.30pm at the Shire Hall.

Burn start delayed THE start of fuel reduction burns in South Gippsland will be delayed compared to other parts of Victoria.

The Department of Sustainability and Environment has begun burns in East Gippsland but reports conditions are still unsuitable in the south.

Details of burns in the region will be revealed to the public when finalised.

In other parts of Victoria, fire crews will take advantage of mild February weather conditions to start planned burning this month the earliest launch of the autumn burns program in five years.

While Victoria is still in the midst of this fire season, fire authorities will use the opportunity created by recent rain and milder weather to start preparing for the next bushfire season.

But Gippsland South MLA and Shadow Minister for Bushfire Response, Peter Ryan, called for the level of fuel reduction burns to be increased in the wake of a revelation by a DSE leader last week.

“Evidence today by the Department of Sustainability’s (DSE’s)

Assistant Chief Officer Liam Fogarty before the Bushfires Royal Commission that fuel reduction burning in Victoria is inadequate and needs to be doubled is a serious admission of failure by the Brumby Government,” Mr Ryan said.

“The Victorian Liberal Nationals Coalition has repeatedly urged the government to adopt recommendations by Victorian Parliament’s Natural Resources and Environment Committee (ENRC) that prescribed burning be tripled from 130,000 hectares to 385,000 hectares, but John Brumby has not listened.

“The ENRC target equates to approximately five per cent of Victoria’s public land and represents a sensible basis for preventative burns being carried out, which would see on average all public land in Victoria addressed on rotation over 20 years.

“After failing to undertake an appropriate level of fuel reduction burns during its 10 years in government, Labor has desperately tried to play catch-up.

“Mr Fogarty’s further comment that the agency was ‘running

at capacity’ only highlights the urgent need for John Brumby to further increase funding to ensure fuel reduction burning can be undertaken to protect Victorians.”

Premier Brumby said with prolonged drought shortening the number of days available to fire authorities to reduce fuel, it was vital that every available opportunity was taken to complete burns.

“We live in one of the world’s most fire-prone areas and fuel reduction is essential to reducing the fire-risk in many parts of our state,” he said.

“We have been fortunate with a relatively mild February, which means that we can take action now to protect communities for next summer.

“Fuel reduction can only be done under certain conditions and so it is important that fire authorities seize opportunities to complete burns when and where conditions allow.”

In 2008/09 the DSE and Parks Victoria conducted 608 burns on more than 154,000 hectares, building on 400,000ha of fuel burns on public land in the past three years.

Market up the Creek

crossword solutions CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8210 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Sol-d. 7, Bare facts. 8, Owns (anag.). 9, TAX-I. 10, Huff. 11, Ste-p. 14, In st-itches. 16, Naked flame 19, We-re. 22, A-M-I-d. 24, Rail. 25, Ring. 26, An-a-cond-as. 27, S’ti-r (rev.).

Down - 1, Stops (rev.). 2, Lan-c-e. 3, Sa-lad-s. 4, Gem-inI. 5, O-ath. 6, Stiffener. 12, Treatm-ent. 13, Pine. 15, Chew. 17, F-a-ring. 18, Anim-Al. 20, E-xis-t. 21, E-a-geR (rev.). 23, Duck.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8210 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Over. 7, Circulate. 8, Fate. 9, Stem. 10, Mope.

11, Role. 14, Vermicelli. 16, Frangipani. 19, Tied. 22, Used.

24, Dais. 25, Sago. 26, Norwegian. 27, Heal.

Down - 1, Offer. 2, Extol. 3, Sister. 4, Scampi. 5, Clam. 6, Stipulate. 12, Oppressor. 13, Even. 15, Exit. 17, Indigo.

18, Animal. 20, Inane. 21, Droll. 23, Down.

A NEW farmers’ market will be opening at Korumburra’s Coal Creek Historical Village later in the year.

Miranda Sharp, who is the president of the State association of farmers’ markets, said producers from all over the Shire of South Gippsland would be very welcome.

“It will be an accredited market from the outset.”

Miranda, who moved to Bena eight years ago, said she is amazed at the “incredible produce” that is grown locally and sent off to Melbourne and beyond.

“We’d be mad not to do (more markets) in a region like this.”

A chef and food writer, Miranda is part of a new innovation in Bena where, once a month, people come together at the town’s tennis club to swap food.

“It’s such a simple idea.”

There have been two such swaps so far.

Miranda said the first attracted 25 families who traded produce including live chooks, herbs and cakes.

No money changes hands.

It’s just a matter of coming up with a system so there’s fairness, she explained.

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Hop to it: boys and girls warm-up at the Leongatha Tennis Club’s successful fun day on Sunday.

A Grade: Glenn Bainbridge serves for Leongatha.

Ready to go: Hallston A Grade players Elaine White and Frank Dekker.

Allambee Mirboo and District tennis IN A Grade, in the Hallston and Leongatha match all points were well contested.

Mini tennis: smaller tennis nets were erected to allow coaches more one-onone contact with the players.

Leongatha won the two tiebreakers. Paxton, Mitchell and James had a good hit-out. Glen enjoyed the challenge. Leongatha North took over second spot with the win over Baromi.

A tie-breaker each way.

Mirboo North & District Junior Tennis semi finals THE results from the semi final on February 20 look a bit one-sided on paper, but from all

reports the kids were giving it their all and some good tennis was played.

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

At Port Phillip Heads

FEB / MARCH Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

24 WED

25 THUR

26 FRI

27 SAT

28 SUN

1 MON

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0.71 1.30 0.23 1.29

0116 0739 1346 2135

0.76 1.25 0.27 1.28

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In all grades the one and two position teams have gotten through.

B Grade saw the closest matches with some sets that could have gone either way.

The children all played with great sportsmanship and we know this will follow into the grand final.

The grand final will be played at Mirboo North this Saturday with a 9am start time for all grades.

Please be early for a warm- up.

The late start rule will be enforced.

If a team is not ready to play at 9.15 they will forfeit the first set.

Any team wishing to play five players please advise your opposition.

Again, the committee would appreciate volunteers to score the grand final matches. This takes the pressure off the children.

To clarify a query made on Saturday regarding A Grade advising opposition of playing three boys.

A Grade players are

Midweek ladies tennis WELCOME back and we hope everyone had a good relaxing break.

Could all teams please make sure scoresheets are sent in on time because it is hard to put ladders in the paper without all results, thank you.

Ladders Up to February 16

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ranked, unlike B and C Grade so the two boy; two girl rule does not apply.

Also it is a courtesy to advise the opposition if playing five players in a finals match.

The rules have not been updated to detail these points even though they were discussed and approved at the AGM. I suggest clubs attend a meeting in the near future to clarify information for A Grade singles format, five player final rules and basically see what rules have to be addressed and updated.

Thank you. Tarnya Wilson - 5664 7473.

Semi final results A Grade: Mardan Bombers 6/35 d Leongatha Adidas 0/5. Meeniyan Racqueteers 31/5 d Fish Creek 1/14.

B Grade: Dumbalk Aces 3/23 d Fish Creek Red 1/15.

Leongatha Converse 3/23 d Fish Creek White 1/15.

C Grade: Leongatha Pumas 4/24 d Leongatha Reeboks 0/6. Fish Creek 4/24 d Mardan Rebels 0/5.

Section 1 Inverloch Silver ......................14 Inverloch Gold........................12 Westernport ..............................7 Wonthaggi .................................1 Section 2 Phillip Island...........................14 Bena ......................................... 11 Wonthaggi Swans ...................10 Inverloch .......................179.5 8 Foster Blue .....................157.5 8

Wonthaggi Kookaburras ............6 Foster Red ..................................5 Section 3 Korumburra ...........................18 Inverloch Red ...........................9 *Bena ............................. 111.1 7 Phillip Island...................82.8 7 *Wonthaggi ................................5 Inverloch Blue............................2 Section 4 Wonthaggi ...............................15 Korumburra ........................... 11 Nyora .......................................10 Phillip Island.............................8 Fish Creek ..................................6 Grantville ...................................4 Section 5 Wonthaggi White....................13 Wonthaggi Red ............. 129.2 11 Wonthaggi Blue ............ 106.3 11 Leongatha .................................6 Inverloch ....................................4 *Denotes no scoresheet

Next week Hallston play the Northerners to decide second position, and Baromi have the bye.

In A Reserve, Leongatha North are in fourth position with the win at Foster. Leongatha won well against Koony. Phil and Ricky played a game for Leongatha. Marge and Sam won a tie-breaker.

Korrine and Baromi only 5/4 in sets, but Korrine by 16 games. The wind was something to reckon with.

In B Grade, Koony would be pleased with a win against Red. A tie-breaker and a 7/5 each way, the last set the decider.

Leongatha seem to have found a handy fillin, Geoff. A good win over Baromi, a team above them on the ladder. Gold, on top of the ladder, won well against Hallston. Maroon had another

win after a few losses.

B Grade will stay as it is, only third and fourth can change.

Next week is the last round for the season. Teams not in the finals are expected to umpire first finals. Keep your interest during the finals.

Tickets for presentation night will be available during the first two weeks.

Results A Grade: Hallston 7.70, Leongatha 2.48, Leongatha North 6.64, Baromi 3.51, Koonwarra - bye.

A Reserve: Leongatha 7.48, Koonwarra 2.25, Leongatha North 8.55, Foster 1.36, Korrine 5.48, Baromi 4.32, Berrys Creek - bye.

B Grade: Koonwarra 5.47, Mardan Red 4.42, Outtrim Gold 7.49, Hallston 2.29, Leongatha 7.49, Baromi

2.31, Outtrim Maroon 7.53, Korumburra 2.29, Mardan Blue - bye.

Ladders A Grade Koonwarra ......................... 113.0 Leongatha North .................98.0 Hallston ................................96.5 Baromi ..................................93.5 Leongatha..............................63.5 A Reserve Berrys Creek......................135.5 Leongatha ..........................125.5 Korrine .................................98.5 Leongatha North .................91.0 Koonwarra.............................86.5 Baromi...................................67.5 Foster.....................................48.0 B Grade Outtrim Gold .....................140.0 Mardan Red.......................127.0 Koonwarra ......................... 115.5 Baromi ................................ 113.0 Leongatha..............................89.0 Outtrim Maroon ....................87.0 Hallston .................................68.0 Mardan Blue..........................51.0 Korumburra ...........................49.0

Wonthaggi Little Aths FIFTY-FOUR athletes competed at the twilight meet last Wednesday night which saw three club records smashed.

Star of the meet was Dallas Loughridge who broke two Under 6 Girls records on the night. Dallas smashed the 80 Metre Hurdle record by some 1.3 seconds and then backed that up later in the night by shaving six seconds off the old 400 metre record. The other record breaker was young Jacob Timmermans who broke his own Under 6 boys 400 metre record, taking 1.5 seconds off the time he set last month. Marcelle Luz and Kyle Yann who both finished second behind the record breakers in the 400 metres, also went under the old record. What a race!

The Under 6 boys and girls have broken an incredible seven club records so far this season. A lot of the credit for this has to go to Ross and Zoe who put in a lot of time and effort coaching these kids in the On Track program from the start of the season, right up until the Christmas break.

We have 36 athletes competing at the Gippsland Regional Championships at Moe on Sunday, February 21 and we wish them the best. We hope to report on a swag of gold medals in next week’s report.

Results Under 6 girls: 80m hurdles: D. Loughridge 20.40 (record), M. Luz 23.64. 70m: D. Loughridge 13.69, M. Luz 14.87. 400m: D Loughridge 1.46.46 (record), M. Luz 1.52.45. Triple jump: D. Loughridge 2.38, M. Luz 1.70. Shot put: D. Loughridge 3.43, M. Luz 2.96. Boys: 80m hurdles: Jacob Timmermans 26.58. 70m: K. Yann 13.35, T. Dickie 13.64, Jacob Timmermans 17.33.

400m: Jacob Timmermans 1.49.56 (record), K. Yann 1.50.53, T. Dickie 1.52.28. Triple jump: K. Yann 2.72, T. Dickie 2.63, Jacob Timmermans 2.28. Shot put: K. Yann 3.94, T. Dickie 2.50, Jacob Timmermans 2.48.

Under 7 girls: 80m hurdles: N. Slade 22.44, Mikaela Notley 25.21. 100m: N. Slade 23.85, Mikaela Notley 25.52. 200m: N. Slade 53.25, Mikaela Notley 55.61.

Long jump: N. Slade 2.15, Mikaela Notley 1.59.

Discus: N. Slade 6.50, Mikaela Notley 5.77. Boys: 80m hurdles: J. Garnham 19.04, S. Tessari 19.08, A. Maxwell 19.26. 100M: E. Spaull 17.56, A. Maxwell 18.57, J. Garnham 18.63. 200M: A. Maxwell 44.36, J. Garnham 44.53, E. Spaull 44.62. Long jump: E. Spaull 2.82, A. Maxwell 2.59, J. Garnham 2.16. Discus: E. Spaull 12.53, J. Garnham 12.38, S. Tessari 10.45.

Under 8 girls: G. Thomas: 80m hurdles: 18.41.

70m: 14.32. 200m: 48.82. Long jump: 2.60. Shot

put: 5.03. Boys: 80m hurdles: D. Kirkpatrick 17.84, R Slade 18.57, W. Clarkson 18.91. 70m: J. Anderson 13.02, D. Kirkpatrick 13.22, R. Slade 13.23. 200m: R. Slade 45.27, D. Kirkpatrick 45.30, W. Clarkson 45.92.

Long jump: D. Kirkpatrick 2.78, R. Slade 2.61, W. Clarkson 2.35. Shot put: D. Kirkpatrick4.39,W. Speed 4.06,R. Slade. 4.00.

Under 9 girls: 80m hurdles: T. Cook 17.68, Melody Notley 17.72. 200M: Melody Notley 41.14, T. Cook 41.49. 800m: T. Cook 3.32.56, Melody Notley 4.03.83. Triple jump: Melody Notley 5.41, T. Cook 5.22. Discus: Melody Notley 10.84, T. Cook 8.93.

Boys: 80m hurdles: B. Yann 16.64, Jackson Timmermans 20.55. 200 metres: R Sparkes 38.77, B. Yann 42.74, Jackson Timmermans 45.70. 800m: R. Sparkes 3.21.93, B. Yann 3.37.43, Jackson Timmermans 4.26.65. Triple jump: B. Yann 5.42, R. Sparkes 4.18, Jackson Timmermans 3.44. Discus: R. Sparkes 15.46, Jackson Timmermans 9.04, B. Yann 8.91.

Under 10 girls: 80m hurdles: C. Ryan 18.52, B. Lowe 19.83, B. Dickie 19.86. 100M: C. Ryan 15.93, B. Lowe 17.29, O. Petersen 17.84. 800m: C. Ryan 3.15.17, B. Lowe 3.55.24, O. Petersen 3.58.79.

High jump: B. Lowe 0.95, Dickie 0.90, K .Hollins 0.85cb. Shot put: B Lowe 4.58, O. Petersen 4.52, C. Ryan 3.79. Boys: 80m hurdles: B. Anderson 17.55, T. Taylor-Eagles 17.62, M. Fallow 19.57. 100m: M. Fallow 16.10, B. Anderson 16.44, T. Taylor-Eagles 16.66.

800m: B. Anderson 3.04.12, M. Fallow 3.17.73, T. Taylor-Eagles 3.28.86. High jump: M. Fallow 1.00cb, T. Taylor-Eagles 1.00cb, B. Anderson 1.00. Shot put: M. Fallow 7.64, N. Foote 7.63, M. Geyle 6.21.

Under 11 girls: 80m hurdles: K. Smith 19.26, A. Petersen 20.29, K. Maxwell 22.47. 100m: K. Smith 17.18, A. Petersen 18.60, K. Maxwell 18.75. 1500M: K. Smith 7.12.85, A. Petersen 7.50.10, K. Maxwell 7.50.90. Long Jump: K. Smith 3.02, A. Petersen 2.90, K. Maxwell 2.59. Shot Put: K. Smith 4.78, K. Maxwell 4.46, A. Petersen 4.29.

Under 12 girls: 80m hurdles: J. Dalton 16.79, T. Lowe 17.66, N. Davis 19.92. 70M: J. Dalton 11.12, I. Langford 11.56, T. Lowe 11.72. 1500m: T. Lowe 7.18.85, I. Langford 7.22.08, L. Geyle 8.09.06. Triple jump: N. Davis 8.06, T. Lowe 7.69, J. Dalton 7.24.

Javelin: J. Dalton 15.11, T. Lowe 11.68, L. Geyle 9.75.

Boys: 80m hurdles: L. Bird 15.73, C. Hollins 21.02, D. Ryan 21.63, 70m: L. Bid 10.13, C. Hollins 12.41, D. Ryan 12.57. 1500m: D. Ryan 6.12.24, C. Hollins 7.55.85. Triple jump: L. Bird 8.79. D. Ryan 7.23, C Hollins 5.73. Javelin: L. Bird 23.44, D. Ryan 15.05, C. Hollins 12.65.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 51

South Gippsland Golf Classic THE twenty-first South Gippsland Golf Classic Inc. which ran from February 13 to 21 was once again very successful, averaging 184 players for each of the nine days.

We welcomed a visitor from the USA as well as interstate players from NSW, South Australia, Queensland and a group fro Darwin this year. Most of Victoria’s golf districts were well represented.

We thank our sponsors for their continued support, especially the Shire of South Gippsland, also the Pambula Golf Club who, in conjunction with the Fairway Motor Inn of Merimbula so generously provided two nights accommodation and three days of golf for two lucky couples.

Congratulations to this year’s winners, Mr Joe Taylor from Mirboo North Golf Club and Mr Ed Poole from Woorayl Golf Club.

The winners of the R. Durran Memorial Marathon trophy for the men is Mr Brendon Simon of the Leongatha Golf Club and the for the ladies, Sue Traill from Mirboo North Golf Club in a very close contest.

The committee also congratulates all the local clubs and their volunteers on the way each day’s event was run and in particular the excellent conditions in which all courses were presented.

Results

36 hole South Gippsland Classic Inc: A Grade men: scratch Andrew Sharp, (Midlands) 146, hcp Chris Bailey (Welshpool) 143 net, ladies scratch Heather Harley (Karingal) 158, hcp Sue Traill (Mirboo North) 148 net. B Grade: men scratch Dale Bell (Yarram) 171, hcp Peter Chaplin (Mirboo North) 142 net, ladies scratch Beth Crompton (Foster) 185, hcp Jenny Coleman (Marysville) 146 net. C Grade: men scratch Mark Lynders (Pakenham) 184, hcp Ian Warman (Meeniayn) 140 net, ladies scratch Valerie Fenner (Sunshine) 209, hcp Marlene Geyer (Midlands) 151 net.

Day one at Mirboo North Golf Club - 4BBB mixed mens or ladies stableford.

A Grade winners: Nigel Bracecamp and Terry Bradshaw (Mirboo North) 48 points on countback. Runnersup: Dot Stubbs and Di Williams (Leongatha) 48 points.

Best nine out: Craig Dudek and Graeme Colbert (Mirboo North) 25 points. Best nine in: Phil Garlick and Russell Pentland (Miroo North) 26 points.

B Grade winners: Bob and Betty Jamieson (Traralgon) 49 points on countback. Runnersup: Ken Morris and Merv Zapelli (Yarram) 49 points.

Best nine out: Brendon Simon and Heather Sullivan (Leongatha/Woorayl) 25 points. Best nine in: Bill McKenzie and Wendy Mannix (Howlong) 25 points.

Balls down the line to 44 points.

Day two at Korumburra Golf Club - fourball Ambrose.

Scratch winners: Tom and

Leongatha THE golf course is a real picture at the moment, and congratulations to the course staff for having it in top condition for the South Gippsland Classic on Friday.

Anthony Sparkes has his game in good order, winning A Grade with 40 points. A single figure handicap is looming Anthony.

Steve Hansen won B Grade with 39, and included the propin prize in his round. Steve Miller’s 37 points was good enough to snatch C Grade, while Bruce Hutton won nearest the pin.

Ball winners: B. Hutton, R. Davies, G. Carcour 38; M. Stubbs, I. Watson, G. Morrison 37; T. Rickard 36, N. Gillin, D. Hanna 35; T. McCarthy, P. Richardson 34.

Tuesday Golf committee members dominated on Tuesday. A Grade winner was our handicap manager, Peter Hartigan on 39 points, while B Grade went to club captain, Ian Nunn on 38. John Stewart (14th) and Keith Macfarlane (16th) won the nearest the pins.

Ball winners: T. Gedye, B. Hutton 39; G. McDonald, S. Gannon 38; M. Thomas, P. Waters 37; B. Jamieson 36, A. Hawkins, D. Hanna, K. Godridge 35; D. Vorwerg, J. Lowell, D. Clemann 34.

Thursday

A Grade winner was Joe Lowell who scored 36 points. Ian Nunn continued the good form from Tuesday, in fact improving his score to 40 points to take out B Grade again.

Bruce Gibson with 41 points had the day’s best score in winning C Grade. Richard Nelson and Dan Malone were nearest the

Sue Traill (Mirboo North), Martin Sullivan, Paul Govaars (Mirboo North/Garfield) 57.

Handicap winners: N. Spargo, R. Hamill / D. Bronscma, K. Ronsema (Korumburra) 495/8. Handicap second Glen Laity, Jeanette Mitchell (Garfield), Jason Driscol, L. Cook (Korumburra) 53½.

Handicap third: B. Clasby, M. Clasby / C. Clasby, P. Johnson (Korumburra) 53¾.

Balls down the line to 56.

Day three at Woorayl Golf Club - mixed Irish fourball, stableford.

Winners: Robert Coleman and Jenny Coleman (Marysville), Roy Fisher, Fay Maynard (Woorayl) 95 points on countback. Runners-up: Cyril Newsome, Bill Van Den Berg (RAAF Williams / East Geelong), Margaret Higgins, Pat Harvey (Woorayl) 95 points.

Best nine out: Brendon Simon, Simon Hill (Leongatha / Ridgway USA) / Maree Morrison, Gayle O’Loughlan (Midlands) 50 points. Best nine in: Bill and Eileen Brewster (Lakes Entrance), Arthur and Elaine Jackson (Yarrawonga) 49 points.

Balls down the line to 91 points.

Day four at Meeniyan Golf Club - stableford.

A Grade: men’s winner Ray Matthews (Mirboo North) 41 points, runner-up Barry Noble (Eastwood) 36 points.

Ladies winner Debra Orr (Midlands) 36 points, runnerup Glenda Moir (Traralgon) 34 points.

B Grade: men’s winner Greg West (Leongatha) 40 points, runner-up Bill McKenzie (Howlong) 39 points.

pin winners.

Ball winners: T. McCarthy 38, G. Sharrock 37, J. Arnott, C. Leaver 36; P. Walsh, P. Hartigan, D. Vorwerg 35; M. Thomas, D. McDonald, D. Bethune 34.

Thursday’s ambrose sponsored by the Dandenong club is a full field. Saturday’s event is the qualifying round of the H.S. Roberts foursomes. Club championships begin on Saturday, March 13 which will also be monthly medal day. Hyland Cup entries close on Sunday, March 7.

Ladies A STROKE event was held on Wednesday 17 and was sponsored by Elsa O’Brien and Gwen Chapman.

The day was warm and the course had plenty of run, but our greenkeeper had found some tricky places for the flags.

Hence there were some good scores, but solid rather than spectacular results.

Val Brydon was the winner in A Grade.

She scored 87-14-73, winning after a countback from Marilyn Williams.

Val also won nearest the pin on the 16th.

Joan Scott won B Grade with 99- 28- 71.

She also had to survive a countback with Rita de Bondt.

It was great to see one of our newer players, Glenyce McRobert win C Grade with 119- 4277.

Marea Maher was nearest the pin on the 14th.

Balls went to Rita de Bondt 71, Wendy Brown and Jill Steer 72, Marilyn Williams 73, Anna de Bondt 75, Dot Stubbs, Gwen Chapman, Wendy Surman and Loris Clark all 76, plus Ann Gibson 78.

Ladies winner Sue Hoskins (Meeniyan) 40 points. Runnerup Beverley Bellman (Marysville) 35 points on countback.

C Grade: men’s winner Bob Jamieson (Traralgon) 40 points on countback. Runnerup Frank Peilc (Meeniyan) 40 points. Ladies winner Carol VanBerkel (Sunshine) 36 points on countback. Runnerup Alison Schmid (Tathra Beach) 34 points.

Day five at Welshpool Golf Club - mixed Canadian foursomes.

A Grade: winners scratch Chris Bailey, Karen Barwick (Welshpool) 78. Handicap Terry Garret, Jeanette Mitchell (Garfield) 67.

B Grade winners scratch Richard Castles, Glenda Fraser (Midlands) 89. Handicap Cyril Newsome, Pat Moore (RAAF Williams / Leongatha) 70. 18 hole AM Joe Paynting, Lois Pope (Welshpool) 71¾. 18 hole PM Brendon Simon, Stacy Nimmo (Leongatha / Midlands) 71¼.

Balls down the line to 73.

Day six at Phillip Island Golf Club - stableford.

A Grade: men’s winner Graeme Wetherall (Phillip Island) 40 points. Runner-up Daryl Kable (RAAF Sale) 39 points. Ladies winner Debra Orr (Phillip Island) 39 points.

Runner-up Faye Morris (Phillip Island 34 points.

B Grade: men’s winner Lindsay Stein (Churchill) 41 pints on countback. Runner-up David Schofield (PI) 41 points.

Ladies winner Alice Schofield (PI) 40 points. Runner-up Donna Utt (Yarrambat Park) 35 points on countback.

C Grade: men’s winner

Mirboo North THERE were 24 starters for the stableford event on Thursday, February 18. The CCR was 69.

A Grade winner was T. Scott (16) 46.

Down the line: Mark Cheffers (14) 44, Liam Visser (8) 39, Richie Robbins (15) 38 and L. Towns (3) 38.

Birdies: Mark McDougall (16th) and Ted Gabbett (6th).

February 20 Monthly medal was played on Saturday, February 20. There were

Woorayl ON Saturday we held a four ball stableford event sponsored by Troy Williams Signs, and despite the heat plenty turned up.

The eventual winners were Anthony Clemann and Rob Warren with 51 points on a countback from Jim Baum and Graeme Calder.

Balls down the line went to: J. Hassett and D. Clemann, P. Burgess and G. Fennell, and R. Beilby and R. Hughes.

The nearest the pins went to J. Howard and P. Hayman.

The ladies event was won by Pauline Lancaster, with a ball to Marg Harris. The nearest the pin was only won on the 17th by S. Lagden.

The Thursday bar voucher was won by Glen Fitzpatrick with 44 points, and balls went to Bruce Challis and Brian Thomas.

The chicken run saw chooks going to R. Hughes and J. Baum, with balls going to P. Hornibrook, M. Wilson and D. Clemann, the last two on a countback.

Sunday saw us contest the Forrester Plate. The winners of the plate were Tom Ryan, Trent Walters, Brenton McLeod and Rus-

Classic excitement: it was all hands on deck when the South Gippsland Golf Classic visited Meeniyan on Tuesday. Pictured are, back: Faye Le Page, Mary Trease and Sue Hoskin; front: Eileen Dorling and Nereda Scholte. Sue played in the classic.

Max Thomas (Eastern) 39 points. Runner-up Kim Bright (Sunshine) 37 points on countback. Ladies winner Trish Best (Flinders) 30 points on countback. Runner-up Robyn Cornell (PI) 30 points.

Balls down the line to, men 73, ladies 32.

Day seven at Leongatha Golf Club - men’s and ladies 4BBB stableford.

A Grade: men’s winners David Shields, Ian Murchie (Shepparton / Leongatha) 46 points. Runners-up Frank Foster, Bill Black (Churchill Park / Rutherglen) 44 points. Ladies winners Viv Laurito, Jan Beuthin (Eastwood / Moe) 43 points. Runners-up Nola Ryalls, Gwyn Willmont (Eastern Sward) 41 points.

B Grade: men’s winners Lindsay Simms, John Wilson (Nathalia / Tirhatuan Lakes) 48 points. Runners-up Daryl Kable, B. Kelso (RAAF Sale) 44 points. Ladies winners Jean

24 starters and the CCR was 69.

A Grade winner was G. Watson 73/4 - 69 net. B Grade winner Trevor Bailey 87/22 - 65 net, medal winner.

Down the line: M. Payne 80/11 - 69, T. Donneson 88/18 - 70, R. Funnell 88/118 - 70.

Nearest the pin: 6th T. Bailey, 16th H. St Ellen.

Pro pin 4th - R. Pentland, 2nd shot on 1st R. Pentland.

Birdies: R. Anderson, N. Bracecamp (6), H. St Ellen (16), sell Moyes. A Grade went to Trent Walters with 47 points, while B Grade went to Kevin Smith with 37 points. C Grade was won by Don Perrett with 42 points.

Next week we will play our monthly medal sponsored by Middendorp Electrics.

Woorayl ladies ON Wednesday, February 17 a stroke event was played which was sponsored by Henrietta’s The AWCR was 72.

The winners were: A Grade S. Thomas 16/73 on countback, B Grade J. Riseley 25/74 on countback, C Grade I. McLeod 36/69.

Nine holes out - M. Tuckett 38.

Nearest the pin: 8th A. Campbell, 17th C. Perrett, 2nd shot on the 11th S. Lagden.

Down the line: M. Higgins 73, P. Harvey 74, D. Jarvis 74, B. McLean 74.

Handicap break: I. McLeod 36/35. Well done Iris.

Next week is par, sponsored by Marg Harris.

Chaplin, Brenda Powell (Leongatha) 41 points. Runnersup Chris Teddy, Pat Shepherd (Townsville / Darwin) 39 points.

Balls down the line to, Am men 42, ladies 41, Pm men 40, ladies 39.

Day eight at Yarram Golf Club - first round Classic, stroke, 18 hole.

A Grade: men’s winners scratch Andrew Sharp (Midlands) 70. Handicap Paul Duivenvoorden (Yarram) 69 net.

Ladies scratch Heather Harley (Karingal) 76. Handicap Stacey Nimmo (Midlands) 70 net.

B Grade men’s winner Dale Bell (Yarram) 83. Handicap Ignatius Duivenvoorden (Yarram) 66 net. Ladies winner Beth Crompton (Foster) 95. Handicap Jenny Coleman (Marysville) 74 net on countback.

C Grade: men’s winner Mark Lynders (Pakenham) 89.

Handicap Bradley Smith (Le-

ongatha) 72 net. Ladies winner Valerie Fenner (Sunshine) 101.

Handicap Anne Grant (Foster) 77 net on countback.

Day nine at Foster Golf Club, second round Classic, stroke, 18 hole.

A Grade: men’s winner scratch Chris Bailey (Welshpool) 75. Handicap Greg Dean (Foster) 70 net. Ladies scratch Heather Harley (Karingal) 82.

Handicap Ruth Iser (Axedale) 71 net.

B Grade: men’s winner Steve Reid (Foster) 82. Handicap Peter Chaplin (Mirboo North) 69 net. Ladies winner Beth Crompton (Foster) 90.

Handicap Brenda Powell (Leongatha) 69 net.

C Grade: men’s winner Ian Warman (Meeniayn) 87. Handicap Peter Zwaggerman (Eastwood) 68 net. Ladies winner Val Gow (Foster) 100. Handicap Jeanette Mitchell (Garfield) 71 net.

Phillip Island Golf Club’s junior pennant title THE South Gippsland District Golf Association’s Junior Pennant season was played out at Leongatha Golf Club last Sunday.

With the final qualifying round played in the morning, the pressure was on to see which two clubs were to play off in the final following the lunch break.

At the end of the morning rounds, Phillip Island, who were unbeaten for the season headed the ladder, whilst second was claimed by Leongatha who were loaned a player from Aussie Golf Ranch.

Both clubs retained the same teams for the final. However it was a bit unfortunate that Leongatha had to forfeit one game for the final due to one of their team members breaking an arm earlier in the week.

By the half way mark, it was too close to call with Phillip Island leading three matches to two.

The final of the matches to pass through the nine saw Phillip Island a mere one up.

The back nine saw Phillip Island assert their dominance of the competition by winning

the four matches to claim the pennant.

The remaining match was won by Korumburra’s Steve Bromby.

The final result was Phillip Island 4 defeating Leongatha 1.

The results of all matches were: Chris Lawrence (match forfeited) 10/8; Christian Bennett d Jeremy McCarthy 19th; Ben Inch d Nick Cairns 2/1; Ben Clarke lost to Ben Matthews 2/1; Scott Fullarton d Reanna Matthews 2/1.

The first named player in each result is from Phillip Island Golf Club.

The South Gippsland Junior committee also took the opportunity to present two of their annual awards at the pennant final presentations.

The 2009 Junior Golfer of the Year award was taken out by Reanna Matthews from Leongatha Golf Club, whilst the South Gippsland ‘Rising Star’ award went to Jesse Cicala from Wonthaggi.

There is no doubt both juniors are showing considerable talent and have a bright future.

PAGE 52 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Mirboo North Football/ Netball Club pre-season report

By Rover THE time clock is ticking excitedly towards autumn in eager anticipation of a bumper 2010 season for Mirboo North’s 10 football and netball teams.

Talk on the street has turned from tennis, horseracing and cricket to footy, footy, footy, as Tiger fans’ mouths begin to drool with the first bounce just a bit over six weeks away.

Mirboo North’s senior football operations manager, Slamming Sammy Gervasi, reports pre-season training has commenced in earnest under the watchful eye of Mirboo North’s new playing coach, Matt Holland.

The 23-year-old Holland, who joined the mighty Tigers from Meeniyan Dumbalk United in 2007, is said to be settling in beautifully to the job and leading from the front.

Laps of the oval are being run to build up endurance levels, sprints up and down the ground are taking place, as well as plenty of ball work to hone kicking, handballing and marking skills.

Close-checking and disciplined hard tackling are also top prioritities in Holland’s coaching methods.

Seniors, reserves and thirds training is being held on Mondays and Wednesdays, commencing at 6pm.

Prospective players are most welcome to join the group.

Mirboo North has appointed Scott Wightman as its fourths coach, with training commencing at 4pm on Tuesday, March 3.

The netballers from all grades are also in full training on Thursdays from 6pm, as they gear up for the opening whistle.

For further details, please phone Angie Rogers on mobile 0438 681 362.

Mirboo North’s chief fitness instructor, Louise Letson, is conducting injury prevention courses at Mirboo North’s multipurpose social clubrooms for all footballers and netballers at no cost every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm.

A boot camp for senior and reserves players at Wilsons Promontory is planned for the weekend of March 13 and 14 where there will be gruelling training regimes in the daytime and team bonding sessions around the campfire at night.

Mirboo North has practice matches arranged against MDU at Tigerland on March 20 and Stony Creek at Stony Creek on March 27.

Mirboo North’s season proper commences on Saturday, April 10 when it travels to Newborough.

Bridge success COLIN Manley and Dina Drury, members of South Gippsland Bridge Club (Leongatha), travelled to Bairnsdale to contest the Eastern Region Bridge Association Championships on February 20 and 21, and were successful at taking out the open pairs section played on Saturday.

As a result of this win, Colin and Dina will now contest the seniors pairs state event run by the Victorian Bridge Assocation in May, following up on their successful entry into this event, which resulted in their being selected to represent Victoria in the Seniors Teams in 2009.

Inverloch GREAT wins by Division 1 White and Division 6 in their preliminary finals last Saturday, sees our club with three teams in next Saturday’s grand finals, after Division 4 won their way into the grand final after winning their semi final the previous week.

The Whites travelled to Foster to play Korumburra, and came away with a three rink, 24 shot win.

Highlight of this win was Mick Coram and his team’s all the way 20 shot win.

Meanwhile Ron Burge’s rink, who was down by about eight shots at one stage in their game, fought back with an excellent effort to take their match by three shots.

On the other rink it was a case of welcome back Ted Bott after a lengthy absence, who performed quite well and led his team to a one shot win in a match which was very close all day.

In Division 6, also at Foster against Wonthaggi, they had one of their best performances for the season, scoring a massive 32 shot win, with Maurie Griffin’s rink putting in a wonderful game and scoring a very big 23 shot win.

It was Geoff Brook who was the star of this match, giving a vintage Brook performance, steering his rink to a five shot win with some great bowling.

The February triples last Thursday had a field of 30 teams. The club extends its thanks to the day’s sponsors, Wonthaggi Toyota.

After the usual one game of 14 ends and two games of 12 ends, there were five three game winners. With 55 points, the local trio of B. Hensley (ld), K. Gardiner (2nd) and R. Lawson took first prize.

Runners-up were the Phillip Island team of J. Stuart (ld), P. Forrest (2nd) and J. Newcombe (sk) with 54 points. The

Ladies

lucky draw prize was won by the Tarwin Lower team of B. Logan, P. Tainton and N. Clark.

Last Sunday our club held the annual gala fours men’s medley tournament.

Twenty-eight teams took part, with teams coming from many parts of the state, as well as a good representation from clubs within our association.

Praise and thanks must go to our tournament secretary, Ron Lawson for the success of this enjoyable day. Ron was high in praise for his wife Pam for her great contribution to the success of the day.

Our thanks to the very generous sponsorship of local businesses, Southcoast Real Estate, Inverloch Gas and Hire, and Paul The Pieman.

After the conclusion of the six game medley, the winners of the four prizes allocated were first place going to the Wonthaggi team of F. Cumino, D. Stanes, R. Pendry and M. Smith, with six wins and 49 points.

Second prize the Phillip Island team of I. Ferguson, J. Stuart, P. Forrest and D. Hanlan, with six wins and 47 points.

Third placing went to the Leongatha players, H. Forrester, C. Watt, J. Hall, with D. Major of Phillip Island making the four. They also had six wins and 42 points.

Fourth prize was taken by another Phillip Island team, M. Crewdson, M. Wilson, L. Caile and B. Puncher, with five wins and 14 points.

No report of this day would be complete without acknowledging the stars of the day, the wonderful ladies of our club who worked tirelessly over the long day catering for the 112 bowlers, with a lovely lunch and cups of tea and coffee throughout the day.

UNFORTUNATELY the week was not a successful one.

The semi final of pennant was held at Wonthaggi last Tuesday, February 16.

Our Division 1 team were playing Wonthaggi to go into the final.

The game was tough and although our girls put up a good fight, on the day they went down to a very determined Wonthaggi side.

Congratulations to Wonthaggi and congratulations to our girls who did well to get into the semi final.

Wednesday, February 17, was sponsored monthly triples.

This was an extremely disappointing day to our match committee, as they had to make some phone calls to increase the numbers, and also called on Brian Phillipson to help out.

I would urge all members to please put your names down for next month’s monthly triples which is on Wednesday, March 17. When it is a sponsored day it is very embarrassing when we do not have a good roll up.

For the 18 of us who did play we had a lovely day and everyone was relaxed and having a lot of fun.

The winners for the day were Dorothy McIntosh, Elaine Miller and Jill Bateman.

Runners-up were Shirley Cook, Brian Phillipson and Yvonne Kee. Friday night saw 86 lucky diners having a meal cooked for them on a hot night.

Carol Hughes, who was in charge of the kitchen slaves, looked as if she would explode from the heat.

Today (Tuesday) is the final of the Ladies Pennant and will be played at Inverloch.

Next Saturday, February 27, is the men’s pennant final. After the match there will be a wind-up barbecue for all pennant teams and ladies.

This will be held at the club at 6.30pm.

SGDLBA pennant Preliminary final February 16 DIVISION 1 Wonthaggi 79 (23 shots) d Inverloch 56 (K. Simpson 30 d A. Tschiderer 13, I. Donohue 22 d C. Hughes 20, L. Milkins 27 d S. Cook 23).

Grand final (February 23): Foster v Wonthaggi at Inverloch.

DIVISION 2 Port Welshpool 71 (5 shots) d Wonthaggi 66 (M. McDonald 23 d M. McBain 22, A. Collins

25 d E. Thompson 24, L. McLaine 23 d T. Kavanagh 20).

Grand final (February 23): Korumburra v Port Welshpool at Inverloch.

DIVISION 3 Corinella 72 (46 shots) d Foster 26 (H. Anderson 30 d M. Freeman 13, M. Dillon 42 d L. Wheeler 13).

Grand final (February 23): Wonthaggi v Corinella at Inverloch.

Best wishes to all the teams playing in the grand finals.

Good job: Fish Creek president Diane Buckland with winners from Leongatha: Glenda Trotman (skipper), Joy Todd, Glenys Emmerson and Judy Jackson.

Fish Creek FISH Creek Ladies Invitation Day was recently held on a fine and mild day.

Teams from within the association and teams from Yarram, Mirboo North and Boolarra enjoyed the sociable day.

Birch, Ross and Barlow from Leongatha sponsored the day and were represented by Colin Coolidge who presented the winners and runners-up trophies.

The winning team from Leongatha

Go bridge: Colin Manley and Dina Drury will play in the seniors pairs state event in May.

South Gippsland Bridge Results Meeniyan - Monday evening: 1st Marion Francis, June Metcalf. 2nd Bluey Aeschlimann, John Cocking.

3rd Susan Ruffin, Clive Hope.

4th Barbara Axten, Pat West, Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt. 6th Raymond Dunstan, Chris Freeman.

Tarwin Lower - Tuesday afternoon: North/South: 1st Hannah Martin, Leila Bell. 2nd Faye Rowlands, Pat West. 3rd Colin Cameron, Kathryn Smith. 4th Jack Kuiper, Alan Johnston.

East/West: 1st Maureen Stiles, Vivienne Westaway.

2nd Norma Hannay, Marj

Freeman. 3rd Betty and Frank Murphy. 4th June Metcalf, Clive Hope.

Inverloch - Friday afternoon: North/South: 1st Colin Manley, Althea Drew. 2nd Jack Kuiper, Dina Drury. 3rd Barbara Axten, Margaret Munro. 4th Kathy Geyer, Leila Bell. 5th John Farr, Yvonne Mears. 6th Ian and Julie MacPhee.

East/West: 1st John Sullivan, Alan Johnston. 2nd Bruce and Anne Gibson. 3rd John Sutton, Kaye Douglas.

4th Norma Hannay, Marj Freeman. 5th. Gwen Dumeresq. Peg Brook. 6th Wendy and David Saleeba.

Great effort: Korumburra Bowling Club B Grade Ladies Championship winner Mary Wrench and runner-up Natalie Opray. The event was played on Monday, February 15.

was Glenda Trotman (S), Joy Todd, Glenys Emmerson and Judy Jackson.

The runners-up from Inverloch were Joyce Arnold (S), Nellie Martin, Veronica Muir and Cynthia Hensley.

President Diane thanked the sponsors for their continued sponsorship and club ladies who contributed to making the day so successful.

The club would also like to thank Rob Staley for preparing the green and for his help during the rest of the day.

Great effort: Fish Creek president Diane Buckland with runners-up from Inverloch: Joyce Arnold (skipper), Nellie Marton, Veronica Muir and Cynthia Hensley.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 53

Leongatha

• PENNANT BOWLS

Leongatha v Inverloch in Division 1 final LEONGATHA will play Inverloch White at Wonthaggi in the South Gippsland Pennant Bowls grand final on Saturday.

The preliminary finals in the South Gippsland Bowls Association were played last Saturday in hot, sticky and muggy conditions.

Again all games were played at neutral clubs.

In Division 1, played at Foster, the vacant position for the grand final was there for the taking, and whilst scores were generally close for the first half of the game, the class of Inverloch White showed through following the tea break, with Inverloch White home comfortably by 24 shots.

It was great to see Ted Bott (Inverloch)

back after an enforced break.

In Division 2, played at Foster, it was a case of David v Goliath, when Lang Lang proved too good for Leongatha by seven shots.

In Division 3, played at Inverloch, it was generally expected that Fish Creek would take their place in next week’s grand final, however some forgot to tell Foster as they were clear winners all day by 32 shots.

In Division 4, played at Inverloch, it was a battle of the two Korumburra teams as Gold played Maroon.

Gold, who are their number two side got home by 12 shots, but were winners on one rink only.

Division 5, played at Inverloch saw San Remo easily account for Fish Creek by 31 shots, whilst in Division 6, played at Foster, Inverloch put an end to the last

of the Wonthaggi team’s hopes of a flag for the season when they came home winners by 28 shots.

The results of all matches were: Div 1: Inverloch White 78 d Korumburra 54.

Div 2: Lang Lang 71 d Leongatha 64.

Div 3: Foster 82 d Fish Creek 50.

Div 4: Korumburra Gold 75 d Korumburra Maroon 63.

Div 5: San Remo 81 d Fish Creek 50.

Div 6: Inverloch 70 d Wonthaggi 42.

Next week will see the grand finals played and games will be played as follows: Division 1: at Wonthaggi – Leongatha v Inverloch White Division 2: - at Wonthaggi: San Remo v Lang Lang. Division 3: at Korumburra: – Phillip Island Blue v Foster. Division 4 – at Wonthaggi: Inverloch v Korumburra Gold. Division 5 – at Wonthaggi:

Meeniyan v San Remo. Division 6: at Korumburra: Inverloch v Phillip Island.

My kiss of death tips for grand finals in Division 1, Leongatha will struggle a little but will take out their second consecutive flag by 12 shots.

I expect the surprise of the finals to see Lang Lang defeat San Remo by 10 shots.

Phillip Island Blue will prove far too good for Foster and win by 23 shots.

Division 4; Inverloch to scrape home by 4 shots over Korumburra Gold.

Division 5; Meeniyan will make San Remo’s day really lousy when they take the game by 11 shots, whilst Division 6 will see Inverloch prove too good for Phillip Island by 20 shots.

Spectators travelling to watch the finals should travel early to get a good vantage point.

Twilight challenge

Kane Pepperell: Korumburra Bowling Club in action.

Tarwin Lower WITH two weeks to go, the barefoot bowls are striving to reach and compete in the finals.

This week’s winner was No Bull, followed by Wood Ducks, Three Tenors, and Bare Feet. Pat Wright won the meat tray

Korumburra THE Korumburra Division 2 ladies are playing in the SGDLBA finals today and the club wishes them all the best for a successful final.

The ladies played social bowls on Wednesday and after two games, the winners with 14 ends were Jenny McVeigh, Brian Clough, Judith Nicholls and Brenda Eastman.

The men were on the greens on Thursday. After three games, the winners were Ron Hutton and Wilf O’Flaherty with 26 shots up.

The drawn card went to Don Harris and David Wanless.

During the week, the ladies played the final of their B Grade championship between Natalie Opray and Mary Wrench, with Mary taking out the championship. Both ladies are to be congratulated on the sportsmanship displayed during the game.

Lady member, Joanna Lomagno, had an enjoyable time as a member of the VicRapid team at the Australian Championships, although it was very hot.

There were no bankers on Saturday. All were cheering our men on at the SGBA preliminary finals. Division 3 were at Foster where they put up a valiant fight against the winning team, Inverloch. Our best result was Rob Snooks’ team of Ross Besley, Allan Jordan and Bill Dilg.

sponsored by Tarwin Quality Meats.

As there were too many whiners to name, the whiners award jackpots until next week.

The monthly dinner held on Saturday was well attended with plenty of Country and Western attire.

The Division 4 men played a club derby at Inverloch with the Golds getting home by 14 shots. Gold’s best card was Les Eastman’s team of George Hams, Ian Pepperell and Ken Myors, who had a convincing win against David Goodridge’s team of Peter Hearn, Brian Pepperell and Alan Morphett.

The Maroon’s best card was Bruce McLaren’s team of Jeff Coulston, Chas Blogg and Bill Thomson’s win against Rob Cosson’s team of Hugh Opray, Ben Peachey and John Elstubs.

We wish Korumburra Gold men’s team a successful final next Saturday.

A big cheerio to Bruce and George who are unwell.

It’s great to hear that Bruce will be home this week after his surgery.

Dates to remember: a trip to the new Brighton Indoor Bowling Centre is planned for March 15. We must have 15 or 16 names to make a booking. Names on sheet as soon as possible please.

Wednesday night was the annual twilight challenge match against Loch, with Korumburra winning the shield.

A very enjoyable night was had by all.

Winners: Grahame Turton (Loch), Ron Williams (Korumburra), Skye Twite (Loch) and Caroline Snooks (Korumburra).

Dolly Patron put in a surprise appearance singing a duet with the new club champion Arthur Newsome; don’t quit your day job Kath.

Gwen and Wilma were the cooks supplying a lovely variety of casseroles.

Don’t forget to get a raffle ticket in the Heart Kids Charity which will be drawn on charity night March 19.

Good luck to Helen, Wilma, Bev and Sharyn playing the state fours.

As yet there is no photograph available of new Club Champion Arthur Newsome.

Korumburra Parlor RESULTS of the teams competition played on February 18 are: Sicilians 20 defeated Kookaburras 14.

Battlers 25 defeated The Burra 18.

Kardella 25 defeated Pretenders 21.

VRI – bye.

Players are reminded that registrations for the upcoming open doubles will close next Thursday night.

Results of Indoor Bias Bowls played at the Outtrim hall on Monday, February 15, are as follows: Winning team: Ashley Van Duffelen, Charlie Tumino and Connie Occhipinti - two wins and 10 shots up.

Runners-up: John Meyer, Joyce Occhipinti, Val Rudd and Rob Armstrong - two wins and six shots up.

Third placed: Lynn McCord, Lee Armstrong and Michael Mathews - one win

Meeniyan MONDAY, February 15 was our annual Farmers Day triples which is sponsored

by Neville and Doreen Meikle.

There were five three-game winners, with the runners-up Max Brown, Rob Butterworth and Karl Kappes. Doug Kuhne, John Cocking and Ron Gloster were the winners.

Our corporate bowls is nearing its completion, with participants showing great improvement in their skills.

Tuesday’s top four is Espy, Mudslides, Windmill Ag 2 and T.T.T., with Bombers and Triple Trouble in contention.

Last week’s winners were Puppies, with Comets as runners-up.

Wednesday’s top four is MacAttack, Prom Country, Mitre 10 and The Dees.

Wattlebank, Mixtures and Dumbalk and seven shots up.

The group of 22 bowlers were also very pleased to welcome special guest from the Mardan club, Rob Matthies, and parlour bowler Rob Stewart who was making his debut at the “curved bowls” game.

Rob Matthies is a pennant skipper for one of the Mardan teams, and was highly complimentary of the good standard of bowling by the fledgling group of bias bowlers at the Korumburra club.

Club member, Joanna Lomagno has just returned from the national bowls championships for the disabled, where she performed to her best level of bowling as a team skipper.

She also narrowly missed out on playing for the gold medal in the ladies singles championship; well done as usual, Jo.

THE annual twilight challenge at Loch between Loch and district, and Korumburra Bowling Club was more of a challenge for the twilight bowlers from Korumburra this year who have never experienced a grass green.

Although numbers from the Loch and District Bowling Club were very low it did not stop the 40 twilighters having lots of fun on the green.

Both bowling clubs run weekly twilight bowling sessions to encourage those who are still working, but want to give bowls a try.

They also encourage children from the age of 12 upwards.

The twilight shield was this year awarded to Korumburra for their sportsmanship in bringing this twilight challenge to Loch.

Please contact either club if you are interested or want more information on the programs they have to offer.

North are close behind. Last week’s winners were Shear & Roll, with Wolf Pack runners-up.

Wednesday social bowls attracted 26 players, in superb conditions. Winners were Lindsay Richards and Don Paterson. Kevin Robinson won the lucky draw.

On Saturday, February 28 our Division 5 play in the grand final at Wonthaggi. Following this we will be having a pennant break-up for all players and partners at the clubhouse to complete a very successful season. Time 7pm, pizza/pasta meal.

With pennant now completed members should be playing their club matches. This includes B Grade which has just been drawn.

Loch & District LAST week saw the annual twilight challenge between Loch and Korumburra, this time played at Loch.

The visitors were too good, taking out the challenge this time, with the winning team of the evening, Caroline Snooks, Skye Twite, Graham Turton and Ron Williams.

Ladies pairs started on Thursday and Saturday, and will continue on Monday and Tuesday. There were also six bankers enjoying a roll-up on Thursday.

Other club matches are also being played as we get towards the finals.

Sunday was the mixed triples format of the men’s tournament. This season the usual four-day arrangement was split into two different weekends, the men’s events being held in January, and the mixed in February.

A small field saw the prizes go to the visiting team of Doug Berryman and Rena Smart (Mirboo North), and

Bert Bright of Thorpdale, who were the only three game winners on the day. After a countback, the local team of John Tuckfield, Margaret and Col Cochrane received an honourable mention.

The scratch team, which was put together at the last minute of Finlay Luke, Margaret Fraser and Greg Hodge, were the runners-up. Who knows what might have happened if Finlay had played with those beautiful blue bowls from the start of the day. An enjoyable day anyway, although quite warm.

This week the end of pennant meal at Sybil’s is on Thursday evening, and another meal is to be enjoyed at Poowong on Saturday.

Best wishes to the ladies playing in the State fours on Wednesday.

The ladies are reminded that there will be a meeting at 1.30pm on March 3 followed by their tournament day on March 4.

WEDNESDAY, February 17 saw 24 players take to the greens in a two game 12 ends (2x4x2) pairs.

Winners on the day were Barry Davidson (s) and Jeff Pendergast on two wins plus 18, with the runners-up G. Drury (s) and R. Oram on two wins plus seven.

Sponsors for the day were Handley Funeral Services, and the club thanks them for their valued support.

Saturday, February 20 saw our Division 2 teams travel to Foster to battle out the preliminary final, however success was not to be the order of the day, being defeated but not disgraced by only seven shots. My spies tell me that this could have been more had it not been for the valiant effort by the three skippers.

To all those who played in the Division 2 teams, you have done the club proud over the season, and perhaps 2010/11 will be the year.

Division 1 had the bye, but next Saturday travel to Wonthaggi to do battle against Inverloch White, and hopefully can pull off the flag again for 2009/10.

We wish them well.

Saturday, February 20 also saw a very small number of bowlers take to our greens, as a number of bowlers and supporters went to Foster on the day.

Six players played triples, and the winners were Jeff Pendergast (s), Les Wilson and Tas Haywood, and the losers were David Bee (s), R. Oram and A. Moore.

Business bowls number two is again well underway, and after two weeks sees The Water Board on top followed by Sportspower, Hair Bairs, Edneys, McDonald and Roberts, Ros Notman and The Shed, all on four points separated by percentage only.

Reminders: The club’s annual general meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Monday, March 22 at the clubrooms. Wednesday, February 24, this week, is the monthly affiliated triples.

Play commences at 9.30am.

Sunday, February 28 is the Regent Caravans mixed pairs tournament at the Leongatha Bowls Club.

Friday night, March 5 will see the monthly Kitty Club’s teas night, come for a great night out.

Buffalo indoor WEDNESDAY, February 17, saw 15 players on a warm night with four teams, one of five, one of four, and two of three.

In fourth (LLL), skipper Bill Wolswinkle, Andrew Hanks, Joe Occhipinti, Jim Atkins, Ian Benson.

Third (LWL), skipper Toni Heldens, Charlie Tumino, Carolyn Benson. Second (WLW), skipper Rod McConchie, Peter Heldens, Mary Tumino, Col Densley. First (WWW), skipper Sebastian Terranova, Joyce Occhipinti, Peter Tiziani.

The best first game Sebastian 20-5, second Sebastian 16-5, third Sebastian 11-4. We wished Rod a happy birthday for last Monday. Hope to see you next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

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Equestrian club dressage triumph A SUCCESSFUL dressage event was hosted by the Leongatha and District Equestrian Club on the weekend.

It was the first time the equestrian club has ever hosted a competition at the Leongatha grounds.

Due to the success more events are likely in the future.

Seventy riders, from as far away as Macedon, competed in 140 tests.

Deb Collins and Libby McDonald from the Leongatha and District Equestrian Club both placed in events.

Overall winners were: Deb Collins (Level 5), Erin O’Gorman (Level 4), Torina Johnson (Level 3), Jill Grayden (Level 2) and Lucy Ford (Level 1).

Results: Level 5: First section: 1st Joy Hennan, 2nd Deb Collins and 3rd Sue Mitch-

ell. Second section: 1st Deb Collins and equal 2nd Joy Hennan and Sue Mitchell.

Level 4: C Section: 1st Kellie Smith, 2nd Erin O’Gorman and 3rd Wendy Whelan.

D Section: 1st Wendy Whelan, 2nd Erin O’Gorman and 3rd Libby McDonald.

Level 3: First section: 1st Claire Blaufuhf, 2nd Alexandra Hanson and 3rd Jacki Wakefield.

Second section: 1st Torina Johnson, 2nd Melissa Wheeler and equal 3rd Susan Cherry and Jacki Wakefield.

Level 2: First section: 1st Jill Grayden, nd 2 Jacki Wakefield and 3rd Jenny Holloway. Second section: 1st Jill Grayden and equal 2nd Jacki Wakefield and Kerry Kilner.

Level 1: First section: 1st Lucy Ford and 2nd Eleanor Hannay. Second section: 1st Lucy Ford and 2nd Eleanor Hannay.

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Local entry: Libby McDonald (Leongatha) after competing in the Grade 3 C test. She was on a Level 4 horse using it as practice for the Sunday competition.

Feeding frenzy: Kate Norton (Leongatha), Jo Lester (Nerrena) and Carole Johnson (Koonwarra) were in the kitchen for the Berrys Creek Pony Club.

Left: Home team: scorers Nicki Renden and Ruth Sargant from the Leongatha and District Equestrian Club.

Learn to surf days popular THE New Year has seen some great surf on offer on local beaches and with the water as warm as it gets, South Coast Boardrider members have been taking advantage of the Christmas and New Year break to get in as many hours as possible in the water.

South Coast Boardriders took a break from competition to hold two family learn to surf days on Sunday, January 3 and 10.

There was a great turnout each day with lots of keen youngsters as willing participants in the surf lessons.

Club president “Bones” has recently completed his qualifications as a surf instructor and has been working over summer with The Offshore Surf School.

Bones ran both junior surf days and, with the help of some of the club’s higher ranked senior surfers, was able to spend some valuable time with the younger children improving their techniques and confidence in the water.

Sunday, January 10 produced some trying conditions for the children with a solid three foot of swell hitting the beach on the higher tide at Sandy Point.

Standouts in these conditions were Josh Stanfield, Callum Murfett, Zac O’Neill and Toby Redpath, who all managed to take on the larger waves with confidence and style.

The club has returned to their competition schedule for February, but conditions haven’t been kind.

The first scheduled date for February was cancelled due to lack of surf.

The next competition will be held on Sunday, March 14, sponsored by Rip Curl, with the location to be decided closer to the competition date.

The cancelled date from February will be moved to Sunday, March 23 and will be sponsored by local surf gear retailer Cactus Black.

On Sunday, March 7 South Coast Boardriders are giving a little back to the coast that offers so much and are participating in the Great Aussie Clean Up Day. South Coast Boardriders have registered the club to be part of this important day and will welcome anyone who would like to come along and donate a couple of hours to remove rubbish from the beach.

They will meet opposite the shops at Sandy Point on Sunday, March 7 at 10am.

Look out for the South Coast Boardriders marquee and come and say hello.

Learn to surf: South Coast Boardriders club member Derek Bassed provides instruction to a keen youngster.

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Leongatha basketball teams Under 10 Boys / Under 11 Girls mixed Yellow: Oscar Harry, Ella Lons, Chelsea Markley, Mitchell Hoober, Shaun Coleman, Brooke Jonston, Rhys Lindsay.

Maroon: James Ryan, Brooke Materia, Hayley Geary, Angus Wright, Michael Kennedy, Bailey Martin.

Orange: Luke Canata, Conner Krohn, Alfie Herbert, Zanthie Ried, Sam Chadwick, Abby McCaughan.

Black: Lilley Bennett, Jayne Dowthwaite, Adrian Ballagh, Kelly Geary, Bailey Bacon, Tyler Bacon, Mitchell Bentvelzen.

Green: Jacob Lamers, Jack Stockdale, Tia Buckland, Ben Martin, Elii Clark, Cobie Standfield.

Under 12 Team 1: Clay Alexander, Joel Brooker, Joshua Hayward, Jed Pearce, Cameron Olden, Sam McGannon.

Coach - Anne Olden.

Team 2: Lachlan Thomas, Hayden Funnell, Sam Hanrahan, Sam Bainbridge, Mason McGannon, Thomas Carmody. Coach - Rebecca Thomas.

Team 3: Jack Ballagh, Aiden Baumgartner, Jordi Geary, Vincent Monaghan, Zayn Clark, Jack Stockdale.

Coach - Patrick Monaghan.

Team 4: Nick Battersby,

Joel Norton, Kyle Kennedy, Cameron Tuckett, William Sciberras, James Laurel-Vos. Coach - Jason Kennedy.

Team 5: Damon Ginnane, Tom Barker, Trent Westaway, Brock Jones, Lachlan Harms.

Coach - Michael Westaway.

Team 6: Michael McKinnon, Hamish Bissett, Nathan Trotto, Riley Coleman, Thomas Martin, Sarin Barnard. Coach - Rick Coleman.

Under 14 Boys Green: Riley McLean, Daniel Betts, Riley Smith, Jackson Smith, Daniel Tuckett. Coach - McLean.

White: Louis Riseley, Troy Sinclair, Jordon Nagel, Oliver McLean, Tom McFarlane, Jaiden Beasley. Coach - Brett Nagel.

Yellow: Nick Argento, Anthony Argento, Kyle Materia, Tom Francis, Mathew Minogue, Lachlan Pollard.

Coach - Karen Argento.

Black: Zaine Barnard, Jack Ginnane, Sam Anderson, Sam Forrester, Luke Ollington. Coach - Terry Ginnane.

Navy: Michael Olden, Lachlan Moore, Liam Stubbs, Harrison McGannon, Joshua Carmody, Kyle Cooper. Coach - Anne Olden.

Red: Julian Patterson, Tim Sauvarin, Jack Hemming, Ethan Stephenson, Nicholas Johnstone, Jarod Hoy. Coach - Gary Sauvarin.

Under 14 Girls Team 1: Lisa Clark, Emma Routley, Katherine Fitzgerald, Jamie Tuckett, Ebony Cannata, Chloe Hogg.

Team 2: Taylor Kerr, Mikaela Cornelissen, Bernadette Fitzgerald, Ally Martin, Kobe Barnard. Coach - Maddi Kerr.

Team 3: Jorja Markley, Codie Davidson, Shelby Baulch-Fincher, Lauren Adams, Emily Adams. Coach Leonnie McGannon.

Team 4: Nikita Wright, Remi Ryan, Emily Cashin, Rhiannon Nicholls, Sarah Edney, Nikki Stockdale.

Under 17 Boys Red: Matt Borschman, Kyle Stanfield, Harley Robjant, Corey Robjant, Ben Rosser, Josh McGannon, Adam Trotto.

Blue: Jacob Cook, Shaun Worthy, Brandon Lillis, Liam Bourke, Frazer Kelly, Tom Rycks.

Silver: Steve Cornelissen, George Mihai, Keinen Hemming, Mitch Dennison, Jake McMillan, Anthony Taranto, Jack Forrester.

Red: Brok Davidson, Ben Chalmers, Ryan Higgins, Sam Pratt, Jordan Bolge, Dominic Enter, Mathew Stewart.

Black: Lachlan Findlay, Nick Moore, Tye McGannon, Jake Brydon, Dylan Turner, Jye Riseley, Bhoderick Gutherole.

Navy Blue: Ben Graham, Ryan Olden, Ben Thomas, Luke Thwaites, Brendon Cashin, Alexander Chadwick, Roy McGavin.

Green: John Stuart, Jason Stewart, Tom Stone, Josh Graham, Sam Holland, Josh Stoll, Jake Hoy. Under 17 Girls Team 1: Maddi Kerr, Mikaela Witherow, Arabella Steenholdt, Jess Casbolt, Brittini Hayward. Coach Paul Kerr.

Team 2: Jaclyn Smith, Kate Hemming, Rebecca Argento, Ashley Van Rooy, Matilda Coleman, Zoe-Leigh Nicols. Coach - Rick Coleman.

Team 3: Brydie Bourke, Kate Edney, Jess Ryan, Ella McRae, Sarah Sauvarin, Shobhan Henry-Smyrek.

Coach - John Bourke.

Team 4: Nicola Marriott, Jess Campbell, Olivia Cope, Cassandra McRae, Mariah Grant, Rebecca Dowthwaite.

Coach - Julie Grant.

Anyone with basketball singlets from past seasons, can you please return them to Leongatha SPLASH as soon as possible.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 55

Revving up for super racing SPORTING fans are set for a super two-wheel showdown when the 2010 Yamaha Phillip Island round of the Superbike World Championship kicks off at Victoria’s fast flowing circuit from February 26-28.

World Superbike is the world’s leading production bike category so for sport fans, the Phillip Island “supers” is the meet of the year for real racing. Twenty-six riders in 16 teams, and no less than seven manufacturers - Yamaha, Ducati, Aprilia, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki and BMW - will launch their 2010 global race campaigns in Australia.

Sports fans are set for a super two-wheel showdown when the 2010 Yamaha Phillip Island round of the Superbike World Championship kicks off at Victoria’s fast flowing circuit from February 26-28.

The three day bike fest boasts two world championships - world super-

bikes and world supersport, four national classes including the Australian Superbike Championship, plus the old blokes racing for love, and the thrill of speed, in the Historics.

Aussies will have plenty to cheer for with four Aussies in the 26 strong world superbike field - Wollongong’s dual world champion Troy Corser (BMW), the Sunshine Coast’s Chris Vermeulen (Kawasaki) and the Gold Coast’s Andrew Pitt (BMW).

Unfortunately Newcastle’s Broc Parkes (Honda) will miss round one after breaking his right tibia in a training accident on the weekend. He’s expected to be out of the saddle for four to six weeks, which would mean a return to racing in round two at Portimao in late March.

Making the change to World Superbikes, former MotoGP racer Chris Vermeulen says, “I can do it in 2010”.

Vermeulen has taken on the massive challenge of turning Kawasaki’s

fortunes around in world superbikes this year and counts himself in the list of riders capable of winning races in 2010.

“I can do it. I’ve won 10 WSBK races before, been runner-up in the championship, and beaten most of those guys at one stage or another,” said Vermeulen. “We’ve got a new team that’s got to gel together and we’ve got a motorcycle we’re trying to develop, so it’s about putting every piece of the puzzle together to get up the front.

“Realistically there are 15 or 16 riders who could win a WSBK race this year – honestly. It’s not going to be easy at all, and the depth is the strongest I’ve seen in a long time.

After testing on the Island last weekend Vermeulen said, “As we go into the race weekend it will be all about going as fast as we can!

“I hope we are going to be competitive at Phillip Island and in the front group challenging.”

Super rider: former Australian MotoGP rider Chris Vermeulen was testing his Kawasaki on the Phillip Island track last weekend in preparation for the World Superbike Championship at the Phillip Island circuit next weekend.

Sunshine and tiny waves at Sandy Point Tiny waves and blue skies presented themselves for the Play it Safe by the Water Surf with the Boys Tour last Wednesday, February 17 at Sandy Point.

Twenty of the region’s young boys got the chance to get in the water with pro surfers Adam Robertson (Portland) and Nic Muscroft (Jan Juc).

Regardless of the miniature waves, all the boys were still keen to get in the water.

“The waves were virtually unsurfable but the kids were still keen to get in the water which was great,” Adam said.

Each participant got the chance to learn some valuable water safety knowledge while surfing.

With these young boys looking to take their surfing to the next level, this was the perfect opportunity to get some water safety and surfing advice from two of Victoria’s best.

World class: pro Surfers Adam Robertson and Nic Muscroft talk to the boys today at Sandy Point. Photo by Liam Robertson/Surfing Victoria.

The day consisted of a talk on water safety, identifying rips, and never surfing alone, along with a tag team mini-comp and free surf.

Participants learnt and hung out with Robertson and Muscroft and with them both looking to

continue their WQS campaigns, there was some world class surfing on show for the boys to experience first hand.

Patrick Vuillemin (Yanakie) was the lucky winner on the day, winning himself a brand new Oakley Backpack.

Similar events have been held in Inverloch and Phillip Island.

The program is a joint partnership between Oakley, Surfing Victoria and Life Saving Victoria and is supported by the surfing industry.

Mary Mac house swimming MARY MacKillop college held their swimming sports at Mirboo North pool earlier this month.

The winning house was Cameron with 1775 points followed by MacDonald 1605 points, Chisholm 1405 points and Tenison 1210 points.

Age group champions were: Under 13: Brayden Pickersgill and Ella Clark.

Under 14 : Jordan Pickersgill and Eleanor Patterson.

Under 15: Patrick Ryan and Camille Thompson.

Under 16: James Missen and

Brianna Delaney.

Under 21: Tom Marriott, Megan Ryan and Matilda Patterson.

At the swimming carnival students were selected to represent the school at the GIS swimming carnival at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre in March.

All smiles: pictured from left, Town president John Schelling, lucky key winners Penni and Mark Ellicott and their new mower, event organiser Warren Turner, and Jared Lovie from JSL Light Engine Repairs, who made two mowers available for the auction, with club vice president, Matt Davies.

Town rooms almost paid A two year fundraising effort has seen the Leongatha Town Cricket Club go a long way towards paying off its new clubrooms.

The recent goods auction realised some $26,000 for the club, an outstanding effort.

There were about 80 people at the Dakers Centre which was down a little on last year, but this didn’t affect the bidding which was very competitive.

Mick Hanily from Stockdale and Leggo did a fantastic job as auctioneer.

Club president John Schelling thanked all businesses, families and individuals who gave so generously

and everyone who attended on the night for making it so successful.

Mark and Penni Ellicott bought the lucky key which opened the lock to a brand new ride-on mower supplied by Jared Lovie from JSL Light Engine Repairs. Ten people bought keys to have a chance to win the mower, worth $7000.

“It’s often hard to repeat the success of such events, and to raise a similar amount to last year was amazing,” Mr Schelling said.

“Full credit goes to Warren Turner for taking charge of the auction again.”

The catering on the night was also first class thanks to Brian Davies and the girls.

Going backwards: competitors in the U16 backstroke at Mirboo North recently

Saint jumper: auctioneer Mick Hanily, Matt Davies (spotter) and event organiser Warren Turner auctioning a Nick Riewoldt signed St Kilda jumper, which sold for over $700.

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St Laurence’s swimming sports ST Laurence’s Primary School held their house swimming sports last Wednesday at Mirboo North in ideal conditions.

In a rarety for the

school, there was a tie for first place, Coyne and Reardon finishing locked on 955 points apiece. Both houses will appear on the trophy.

In a tight contest Phelan, last year’s winner,

scored 845 points to finish third.

Age champions: Under 9: Lily Bennett, Jack McDonald.

Under 10: Chloe Adkins, Thomas Carmody.

Under 11: Sara Rise-

ley, Joel Norton.

Under 12: Julian Patterson, Jaimee Tuckett/ Philippa Littlejohn.

Individual medley winners: Julian Patterson and Philippa Littlejohn.

Go red: supporting Phelan house, from left, Caitlin Charles, Anthony Argento, Charlotte Levey, India Collins and Chelsea Tuckett.

Aged champion: Chloe Adkins (right) won the Under 10 age champion, pictured with runner-up Brielle Cox.

Who’s winning: Janie Tuckett watches the racing.

•CENTRAL GIPPSLAND CRICKET

Mirboo North must win last round Mirboo North shared the points with Latrobe in Central Gippsland Cricket but the Tigers will need to win their remaining game to stay in the four.

Chasing 120 for victory the Sharks were rattled by Jim Grande who was back to his best, taking 5/47 from 24.1 overs.

Losing two wickets at 104 Latrobe fought back through John Kus and Adam Duncan to level the scores.

Grande’s first ball of his 24th over saw Duncan trapped in front for six while Kus remained not out on 17.

Dale Banks was most economical, taking 3/12 from 15 overs that included 10 maiden overs.

With no pressure on, Mirboo North compiled 5/260 from 59 overs with Shane Peters dismissed in the 90s again for 92.

Most of the Mirboo North bats reached double figures and Adam Duncan took three catches behind the stumps including a blinder down the leg side to dismiss Andrew Yarnton.

Cricket preview Mirboo North and Morwell play off in what can be described as a qualifying final for the TRUenergy Yallourn Cup. The side that finishes in fourth spot will play Newborough Bulldogs in the semi finals in a fortnight’s time.

This is a must win for Morwell who are 5.52 points behind Mirboo North and even if they get the six points for a win there is no guarantee they will get a spot in the finals.

It could still come down to bonus points deciding the result.

These two sides played off for the Able On Site Services 20/20 title at the Maryvale Turf wicket on Sunday and Morwell won 98 to 96.

Surprisingly this is the first meeting of these two sides in a two day match this year. They first played each other in a one dayer last October what was won by Mirboo North and the other one dayer after Christmas was abandoned because of the heat policy.

This match is played on the Mirboo North hard deck and Mirboo North would have been buoyed by the return to form of Jimmy Grande who bowled superbly against La-

trobe last week.

He did not play in the 20/20 final on Sunday and may have pulled up sore from the previous day.

Shane Peters has been in great form with two successive scores in the 90s and he has the chance to get the three figures this game.

Andrew Yarnton is another Mirboo North bat who has been showing form with the bat and if the top order can get a start they could be in for a big score.

Morwell did not have Steve Wright last time they played and he has been a success with the ball to partner Dave Embleton. He has also proved to be a handy middle order bat.

Mick Higgins has been in form with a 66 against Yallourn North and a captain’s knock in Sunday’s 20/20 final.

This will be an interesting match and it may boil down to the team that takes the initiative will get the fourth spot.

Watching the action: these boys keep a keen eye on the racing.

Smooth style: this Reardon swimmer shows her style in the backstroke, keeping a keen eye on the other lanes.

Wonthaggi table tennis up and running A BIG group of keen, young table tennis players have turned up for coaching at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre since the sessions recommenced this month.

Coach Bruce Harmer has been delighted with the response. Over the next four weeks players can put their names down for competition play, and will be graded before matches start. New players (seven to 14) are still welcome, 6 to 7pm Thursday nights at the table tennis centre.

A Grade practice for the new season commences on

Tuesday, March 2, 7.30 to 9pm. A Reserve will be twice weekly (Mondays and Thursdays) commencing March 8, 7 to 9pm. Intending players, especially new players, must turn up for practice sessions to be eligible to play competitively in both grades.

New A Grade players can contact Bruce Harmer on 5672 2130 or Patricia Denier on 5672 3421.

The A Reserve contact is Nancy Pattinson on 5674 4628.

A great season for 2010 is anticipated.

Funny hats: Julian Patterson and Oliver Maclean would have won the best hat prize at the sports!

Mirboo North United Football Club THIS soccer club is on the lookout for volunteer coaches and parent helpers for the junior 1010 season.

Did you used to play soccer back in the day? Were you a soccer coach many moons ago? Do you know nothing about soccer but would like to help? When your kids are training – would you like to help out?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above please email MNUFC on mnufc09@hotmail.com by March 10 or contact Patrick Finnigan on 0421 571 772.

MNUFC needs your help to build on its success in last year’s inaugural season in the South Gippsland Soccer League.

MNUFC is searching for future soccer stars, girls and boys aged between 6 to 17 years old to play for the club in the SGSL for season 2010.

Junior training will commence on Wednesday, March 17.

If interested come to the all age groups registration day on March 14 from 11am to 1pm at the Walter J. Tuck Reserve Football Club Rooms.

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South Coast Christian College swimming carnival

Yanakie campdraft

By the Grade 1 class

ON Thursday we went swimming at the Toora pool.

Corban Davis: the Grade 1 SCCC Leongatha campus student enjoys the water.

We went on the school bus.

We watched the big kids do races first.

Then we had our races in the shallow pool.

We did kickboard, running, seahorse and ball races. Then we had free play in the pool.

Next we had lunch and played on the grass.

Then we had some more free time in the pool.

We got dressed and went on the bus back to school.

We had a great day and lots of fun.

SCCC swimming: Elly Payton, Hannah Payton and Abigail Boucher from Wonthaggi campus.

Go get ’em: Glen Park of Fish Creek riding Joel at the Yanakie campdraft on the weekend.

A SUCCESSFUL campdraft was held at Yanakie on the weekend with more than 600 entries and competitors from all over Victoria.

Weather was hot on the Saturday with the temperature gauge showing 35 degrees at one point in the afternoon.

There was some excellent drafting to be seen on the Saturday.

Novices had scores of 89 or better to get into the final line-up of 23.

It was the highest scoring final anyone could recall.

Sunday proved to be a much more pleasant day with the weather decidedly cooler.

Results Maiden: 1st Graeme McNight,

Leongatha Swimming Club

Sir Butterfly: under 12 Leongatha Swimming Club champion Lachie Nunn leads the pack in the butterfly at Korumburra on Sunday.

Leongatha Squash Results A Grade: United 2-6-80 d Roar 2-6-79. Glory 2-9-111 d Victory 2-8-105. Phoenix 3-10-122 d Fury 1-6-91.

Match of the Week – Joe Tumino and Ross Francis Jr. With Joe off to a flying start it was Ross Francis Jr who had to put his running shoes on and picked up the second game and a tight third game winning 10 – 8.

But, with Joe using his shot making drop shots and boasts, Ross kept close in the fourth but ran out of legs. With Ross’ game consisting

of speed around the court he lost to Joe 3 games 42 points, Ross 2 games 33 points.

B Grade: Nerrena 3-11-125 d Korumburra 1-5-96. Inverloch 2-798 d Buffalo 2-7-96. Mardan 3-9113 d Tarwin 1-8-109. Stony 2-7-96 d Leongatha 2-7-94.

Match of the week – Rob Meyer and Neil Stephenson. Rob got off to a good start winning the first two games. Neil came back to win the third and fourth games. The last game was closely contested going to Rob 9 – 7.

6th G. McNight, Spinning Light, P. Boulton, Bobby.

Sunday open: 1st G. McNight, Miss Danielle. 2nd Lachie Bowman, Tassie. Equal 3rd D. Goff, Pee Wee, Mat Holz, Riverdance. 5th M Hiscock, Tip Top. 6th L. Bowman, Jet. Under 8 to 13 Years: 1st Bonnie Hiscock, Saintly. 2nd B. Hiscock, Patience. Equal 3rd B. Player, Walker, G. Goff, Gadget. Equal 5th M. Lamb, Georgie, Caitlan Casbolt, Mitch.

13 to 17 years: 1st Charlie Hengstberger, Moonshine. 2nd Lauren Ryder, Wongabar. 3rd Evan Hiscock, M Bar. 4th Ethan Park, Cool Flame. 5th Tyler Joosten, Crocket.

6th Amy Brooker, WhizBang.

Leongatha cycling FRIDAY night presented great warm conditions for track racing.

Flying fast: Leongatha Swimming Club’s Madeline Brew shows her style in the butterfly on Saturday at Korumburra.

Digger. 2nd Michael Hiscock, Clea.

Equal 3rd Bec Vuillermin, Yoko, Peter Boulton, Fire ‘n’ Ice. 5th Bart Dowling, Koko, Glen Park, Missy.

Saturday novice: 1st Bart Dowling, Koko. Equal 2nd Peter Boulton, Maggie, John Angus, Kyuna, Peter Boddy, Dreamin’, Steve Ryder, Taxi. Equal 6th Alan Mitchell, Johnny B. Goode, Chris Day, Shady.

Saturday open: 1st Ken Boulton, Intuition. 2nd Peter Boddy, Chopsticks, 3rd Peter Boddy, Dreamin. Equal 4th John Angus, Clover, Lachie Bowman, Jet, Ken Boulton, Diamondtina.

Sunday novice: 1st Michael Kelly, Warwick. 2nd Bernie Seigal, Rex. Equal 3rd Rod Jackson, Ginger Megs, Neal Park, Mt. Man, Equal

Unfortunately there were only a few starters and riders back at school were feeling a bit tired.

First event for the night was a one lap time trial.

Once again Elliot Gin recorded a sub 32 sec lap.

His next target for the season is to go under 31 sec.

Ben Patterson was also slick off the mark and clocked a 33.94 sec.

He was followed by Matt Dudley on 34.85sec and Thomas McFarlane 36.95sec.

After a brief recovery they were back on the track for a six lap scratch race.

As expected Elliot Gin took the win, but Ben Patterson was right beside him as they crossed the line.

Matt Dudley was also challenged by Thomas, but managed to hang on for third.

The riders were complaining they were tired but all fronted up for a 12 lap point score featuring three intermediate sprints and the final sprint.

Ben worked hard to challenge Elliott, and Matt was working hard to keep in front of Thomas.

Matt upset the finishing order at the third sprint but could not maintain the effort for the last sprint.

The end results were Elliott, Ben and Matt,

first, second and third respectively.

The motor bike was handy so riders were given another distance event – a 10 lap motor paced scratch race.

With all the riders intact when the bike pulled off at 1.5 laps to go, Thomas was sitting in second wheel behind Matt, who was coming to the bell, when Matt swung up to leave Thomas on the front.

However, Elliot was soon attacking and heading for the line for another win.

Ben claimed second and Matt third.

The club needs all riders on deck to run the annual club track titles and the weekends are running out, so hopefully all will be there over the next few weeks.

Meanwhile senior riders are all putting in some long hours as a large number are riding the Murray to Moyne Relay fundraiser at the end

of March, for hospitals around Gippsland.

At the club meeting last week it was decided that the first road race of the season will be graded scratch races.

It is hoped that some of the riders in action out of Inverloch over the summer might try some racing.

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• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION ONE

Final four is set THE final four in A Grade Division One is set, with Nerrena and Miners missing finals action.

Workmens, OMK, Imps and Inverloch will fight it out for the top prize.

Wonthaggi Workmens scored a good win over Imperials but not without some solid Imps resistance, Brett Pedlow’s 52 and Mark Lafferty’s 52 leading the way for Imperials.

Inverloch scored a mammoth outright win over Glen Alvie to claim 25.79 points to guarantee their finals spot.

Clay Tait scored a fine 100 in Glen Alvie’s second innings.

Nerrena 269 finished on top of Wonthaggi Miners 175.

Symmons scored 77 for Nerrena and Cameron Friebe 44

in the win.

Thanks to an unbeaten 119 by OMK captain Jason Wilson, OMK 7/357 defeated Korumburra 151. OMK is well tuned up come finals time.

The top four play the bottom four in the final round with the Nerrena v Imperials match shaping as the match of the round.

Details WONTHAGGI WORKMENS v IMPERIALS 1st Innings Wonthaggi Workmens Total ....................................8/408 Bowling: A. Eddy 0/54, J. Pellicano 0/47, M. Lafferty 2/43, M. Malloy 4/84, N. Eddy 2/62, X. Davis 0/74, L. Rogers 0/40.

1st Innings Imperials G. Sauvarin c. C. Harvey b. L. McGuirk .........................2 L. Rogers c. C. Harvey b. C. Harvey ..........................46 X. Davis c. R. Geyer b C. Harvey ...........................41

B Grade: Wonthaggi Workmen’s Scott Williams bowls against the Leongatha Imperials in Leongatha on Saturday.

T. Williams c. R. Geyer b. C. Harvey ..........................18 B. Pedlow c. R. Geyer b. R. Thomas .........................52 M. Elliott c. J. Sherrin b. L. McGuirk .......................48 M. Lafferty lbw. b. M. Thomas ........................52 N. Eddy c. R. Geyer b. R. Thomas .........................18 M. Malloy n.o. .........................27 J. Forrester r.o. ...........................7 J. Pellicano r.o. ...........................1

Extras .......................................22 Total .......................................334 Bowling: R. Thomas 2/68, L. McGuirk 2/61, C. Harvey 3/45, M. Thomas 1/52, J. Sherrin 0/42, G. Bolding 0/50.

2nd Innings Wonthaggi Workmens C. Harvey n.o ..........................45 R. Geyer lbw. b. M. Malloy .....13 G. Bolding c. G. Sauvarin b. M. Malloy .........................42 D. Britt n.o. ................................4

Extras .........................................6 Total ....................................2/110 Bowling: J. Pellicano 0/20, M. Malloy 2/46, N. Eddy 0/38.

GLEN ALVIE v INVERLOCH 1st Innings Glen Alvie Total ......................................... 61 1st Innings Inverloch Total ....................................4/145 2nd Innings Glen Alvie C. Tait c&b. L. Rankin ...........100 A. Donohue stp. W. Taberner b. D. Clark .............................51

A. Simpson c. B. Debono b. L. Rankin...........................19 P. Roberts b. L. Rankin ..............4 D. Tiziani stp. W. Taberner b. D. Clark ...............................7 G. Grant b. L. Rankin.................1 L. Gennicarro n.o. ......................7 Extras .........................................5 Total ....................................6/194 Bowling: N. Cant 0/18, L. Rankin 4/39, C. Mollison 0/9, J. Smith 0/15, D. Clark 2/63, A. Hall 0/27, B. Debono 0/18.

2nd Innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. L. Gennicarro b. A. Donohue .......................31 S. Brayley b. A. Donohue ........14 D. Clark n.o. ............................52 B. Debono b. A. Donohue ..........0 D. Ruffin b. A. Donohue ............9 W. Rankin b. A. Donohue ..........0 N. Cant n.o. ................................5 Extras .........................................3 Total ....................................5/144 Bowling: A. Simpson 0/35, D. Hynes 0/17, A. Donohue 5/40, K. Simpson 0/19.

NERRENA v WONTHAGGI MINERS 1st Innings Wonthaggi Miners Total .......................................175 1st InningsNerrena C. Friebe b. M. Johnson ...........44 M. Clark c. D. Beesey b. J. Trevisi ............................25 G. Murphy c. J. Helman b. J. Trevisi ..............................5 D. Symmons c. J. Helman b. D. Beesey ..........................77 T. Wightman c. L. Earl b. R. Birkett ...........................35 S. Checkley c. R. Thomas

b. R. Birkett ...........................13 C. Rump c. B. Mattock b. R. Birkett ...........................23 J. Renden c. C. Thomas b. B. Zanella ............................4 T. West b. J. Andrightetto ...........6 R. Clark n.o. .............................24 J. Trease c. C. Thomas b. J. Andrighetto ......................0 Extras .......................................13 Total .......................................269 Bowling: R. Thomas 0/46, J. Trevisi 2/59, M. Johnson 1/20, B. Zanella 1/34, R. Birkett 3/64, D. Beesey 1/38, J. Andrighetto 2/3.

KORUMBURRA v OMK 1st Innings Korumburra Total .......................................151 1st Innings OMK T. Miller c. K. Dorman b. D. Salmon .........................49 N. Creed b. K. Dorman ..............7 A. Rose c. B. Hayes b. A. Meade ...........................13 A. Miller b. U. Weerasinghe ......1 K. Rothier c. K. Rigby b. U. Weerasinghe ...............63 J. Wilson n.o. .......................... 119 M. Grabham c. K. Dorman b. A. Meade ...........................17 T. Wyatt c. P. Edwards b. K. Rigby ............................38 B. Wyatt n.o. ..............................3 Extras .......................................47 Total ....................................7/357 Bowling: K. Dorman 1/17, U. Weerasinghe 2/74, M. Patching 0/14, A. Meade 2/51, D. Scott 0/59, I. Osman 0/42, D. Salmon 1/23, P. Edwards 0/21, K. Rigby 1/17, B. Hayes 0/26.

• A GRADE DIVISION 2

Rabbitt pulls out a few tricks FISH Creek Tarwin’s Shane Rabbitt has claimed another big haul of wickets, this time against a hapless Inverloch.

The slick bowler all but sealed the opposition’s fate in a superlative first innings bowling performance, when he claimed 6/16.

Three of Rabbitt’s victims fell for ducks. Inverloch was all out for an embarrassing 58.

In reply Fish Creek Tarwin scored 7/310, with Lynch the biggest hitter on 78.

MDU lost outright in its

first innings against Poowong Loch in a hard fought match.

While MDU made 122 in its first innings, Poowong Loch managed a little more, with 125 runs.

In the second innings MDU’s Craig Hoober was outstanding, with 87 runs. He was backed up well by Prosser, who hit 37.

MDU declared its innings at 6/160, but the total proved to be not enough and solid batting performance from Poowong Loch saw the team at 5/165 at the end of play.

Two massive knocks by Town openers Davies (154)

• LEONGATHA CRICKET ASSOC JUNIORS

Young cricketers face Warragul LEONGATHA Cricket Association played Warragul Association in Under 12s and Under 13s at Yarragon on Sunday February 21.

This is the first time these two age groups have played a representative game and it will become an annual game with the Warragul Association. It is a chance for all junior cricketers to play in a representative team and opens up to the Victorian Cricket Pathway program from State school through. The two games were played in great spirit and all the boys that participated thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will benefit from the game. It was also good to have players from different clubs joining in together which can only help local cricket.

In the Under 13s, LDCA batted first but were playing against a team that had played the previous week against West Gippsland. A combination of nerves and good bowling soon had the boys in trouble. Ryan McGannon 20, Darby Walker 10 and some stubborn resistance from Pierre Dunlevie and Lucas Anderson saw Leongatha all out for 69.

Warragul batted and despite some disciplined bowling they finished with 3/178. Ryan Prain 2/10 and Darby Walker 1/13 were the wicket takers.

The team is to be congratulated on their effort over 40 overs, in warm conditions their fielding and attitude was top class. It shows the character of these boys who played in the game and all goes well for their future.

Congratulations to Jim Dalmau on his coaching of the Under 13s and to Robbie Geyer and Steve Brann for coaching the Under 12s.

Thanks to Warragul Association for their support, Yarragon Cricket Club for hosting the day and they did a top job and to Rod Pollock for his assistance in getting these games organised. We now have annual games in Under 12s,13s, 14s and 15s against Warragul, this can only improve local cricket.

and Templeton (153) put their team in an unassailable position against Wonthaggi Miners.

The hard-hitters smashed a string of boundaries and sixes in a breathtaking display of power batting.

Smith was good for Miners with 41 runs.

Koonwarra Leongatha RSL claimed first innings victory, bettering Phillip Island’s total by 18 runs.

While the Phillip Island boys were only chasing 182, they were up against a superb bowling attack. Koony’s Ben Davidson scored his best figures for the season with an outstanding 6/36.

Details POOWONG/LOCH v MDU 1st Innings MDU Total ....................................... 122 1st Innings Poowong/Loch M. Adderley c. J. Sinclair b. T. Gordon ...........................8 C. McCurdy c. J. Sinclair b. T. Gordon ........................10 P. Dyer b. T. Gordon ..................0 C. Knox c .W. Thorson b. T. Gordon ..........................22 R. Greaves c. S. Arnup b. M. Dower ............................8 P. Duffus c. M. Dower b. S. Arnup ..............................5 B. Mitchell c. T. Gordon S. Arnup ................................32 G. Poynton lbw. b. S. Arnup ......4 S. Jenkins b. S. Browne .............4 A.. Jenkins n.o............................9 D. Brain b. M. Dower ................7 Extras .......................................15 Total .......................................125 Bowling: M. Dower 2/39, T. Grodon 4/30, S. Arnup 3/35, S. Browne 1/0, C. Hoober 0/10.

2nd Innings MDU S. Arnup c. C. Knox b. R. Greaves ...........................5 B. Spokes c. G. Poynton b. A. Jenkins ............................0 A. Baillie c. B. Mitchell b. R. Greaves ...........................2 C. Hoober c. D. Brain b. B. Mitchell .......................87 W. Prosser c. B. Mitchell b. D. Brain .............................38 W. Thorson c. P. Duffus b. D. Brain ...............................9 M. Dower n.o. ............................8 C. Le Page n.o. ...........................0 Extras ....................................... 11 Total ....................................6/160 Bowling: A. Jenkins 1/24, R. Greaves 2/31, G. Poynton 0/12,

K. Nestor 0/9, D. Brain 2/49, B. Mitchell 1/29.

2nd Innings Poowong/Loch M. Adderley c. M. Dower b. S. Browne...........................37 C. McCurdy c. J. Sinclair b. T. Gordon ...........................2 K. Nestor c. S. Browne b. M. Dower ............................2 C. Knox c. C. Le Page b. S. Arnup ...........................31 R. Greaves c. W. Prosser b. M. Dower ..........................33 P. Duffus n.o. ............................26 B. Mitchell n.o. ........................20 Extras .......................................14 Total ....................................5/165 Bowling: M. Dower 2/40, T. Gordon 1/22, W. Prosser 0/16, S. Arnup 1/60, S. Browne 1/24.

INVERLOCH v FISH CREEK/TARWIN 1st Innings Fish Creek/Tarwin Total ....................................7/310 1st Innings Inverloch C. Bulter b. S. Rabbitt ................2 J. Courtenay c. J. Staley b. N. Wilkins .........................10 J. Ogden c. J. Law b. S. Rabbitt...........................10 M. Anderson lbw. b. S. Rabbitt ..0 L. Cummins c. G. Webster b. J. Danckert ........................18 A. Brayley c. J. Danckert b. S. Rabbitt.............................6 N. Goodall b. S. Rabbitt .............0 B. Phillips n.o.............................2 J. Jackson c. J. Staley b. J. Danckert ..........................4 B. Withers c. G. Webster b. S. Rabbitt.............................0 Extras .........................................6 Total ......................................9/58 Bowling: S. Rabbitt 6/16, N. Wilkins 1/25, J. Danckert 2/14.

2nd Innings Fish Creek/Tarwin J. Shaw n.o. ..............................42 J. Danckert b. B. Phillips b. J. Ogden ............................18 J. Law c&b. M. Anderson ........20 G. Webster n.o. ...........................7 Extras .........................................4 Total ......................................2/91 Bowling: J. Courtenay 0/23, J. Ogden 1/26, M .Anderson 1/23, J. Jackson 0/17.

2nd Innings Inverloch B. Phillips b. S. Rabbitt............13 C. Bulter c. J. Shaw b. B. Anderson......................23 A. Brayley c. J. Law b. J. Danckert ........................12 J. Ogden b. J. Danckert ..............5 M. Anderson b. M. Watkins .......7 J. Courtenay c. B. Anderson b. J. Staley .............................30 L. Cummins n.o........................55 J. Jackson b. S. Rabbitt ..............0 N. Goodall c. J. Shaw b. J. Danckert ..........................7

B. Withers b J. Danckert ............0 Extras .......................................10 Total ....................................9/162 Bowling: S. Rabbitt 2/34, N. Wilkins 0/28, J. Danckert 4/35, B. Anderson 1/9, M. Watkins 1/32, J. Staley 1/17, G. Webster 1/5.

WONTHAGGI MINERS v TOWN 1st Innings Wonthaggi Miners Total .......................................162 1st Innings Town M. Davies c&b. P. Cornelis....154 R. Templeton b. B. Andrighetto b. P. Hammer .......................153 L. Bowman c. B. Andrighetto b. P. Cornelis ......................... 11 M. Smith b. P. Cornelis ..............2 A. Hickey c. P. Cornelis b. J. Armstrong ......................17 M.O’Malley c. P. Hammer b. J. Armstrong ........................7 M. Wilson n.o. ..........................10 N. Johnston c. K. Smith b. P. Hammer ...........................4 S. McCallum b. R. Jones............0 Extras .......................................17 Total ....................................8/375 Bowling: R. Jones 1/78, P. Cornelis 3/101, P. Hammer 2/29, D. Atherton 0/25, T. Walker 0/22, L. Jones 0/13, J. Armstrong 2/97.

PHILLIP ISLAND v KOONWARRA RSL 1st Innings Koonwarra RSL Total .......................................182 1st Innings Phillip Island L. Keating c. S. Sperling b. B. Davison.........................15 J. Broomhall stp. L. Sperling b. B. Davison...........................4 L. Neubauer stp. L. Sperling b. B. Davison.........................14 A. Mantieit b. B. Davison ........18 T. Hornsby c. J. Peters b B. Davison............................1 M. Wilson c. C. Wise b. B. Davison...........................2 O. Santalucia c&b.

S. Sperling ............................17 C. Wilson c. J. Kennedy b. B. Moscript .......................51 A. Matthews r.o. J. Tomada .....25 M. Price c. L. Sperling b J. Kennedy............................4 S. Kirton n.o. ..............................2 Extras ....................................... 11 Total .......................................164 Bowling: J. Peters 0/16, B. Davison 6/36, J. Kennedy 1/8, S. Sperling 1/40, C. Wise 0/17, B. Moscript 1/39.

2nd Innings Koonwarra RSL S. Sperling r.o. L. Keating..........3 B. Moscript c. L. Keating b. J. Broomhall ......................12 J. Tomada n.o. ............................9 B. Davison n.o............................0 Total ......................................2/24 Bowling: M. Price 0/6, M .Wilson 0/4, J. Broomhall 1/14.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - PAGE 59

• LDCA COUNTRY WEEK

LDCA just misses final LDCA fell just painfully short of reaching the Division Two country week cricket final last week.

After a disastrous first day loss to Bairnsdale, the LDCA completed the remaining three games with a draw and two wins; improving as the week went on.

The draw against Traralgon on day two was the vital result. Had the LDCA won this one they would have replaced Traralgon in the final.

In the end Traralgon made the final and defeated Bairnsdale for the title.

“We pretty much dominated, apart from the first one and a half last Monday,” team manager Kristian Gray told The Star.

“On day two when we played Traralgon we bowled really well, restricting Traralgon to 165 from the 50 overs.”

“In reply we went to the drinks break at 2/72 and looked in pretty good shape.

Unfortunately we lost 4/9 and lost our momentum.”

Needing four runs from the last over to win, the LDCA got two to tie the scores but lost their last wicket with a couple of balls to spare.

On day three the LDCA 211 defeated Ferntree Gully172.

The final day, day four, saw the LDCA with their biggest result, 317, defeating Warragul 156.

The team were determined to finish the week off well, despite the disappointment of the first day.

“There was a bit in the wicket on day one and if we had won the toss, we would have bowled for sure,” Kristian said.

Some of the standout performers included Udara Weerasinghe with both bat and ball, Damien Symmons with a 90 on the last day, Jason Wilson’s all round performance with the bat and a pretty consistent effort by Alan Jenkins with the ball.

Close shave: LDCA’s country week cricket team which narrowly missed the final. Back row L-R Mark Lafferty, Scott Boyack (scorer), Kyle Dorman, Alan Jenkins, Dylan Clark, Luke Rogers, Peter Dell, Gary Sauvarin. Front row L-R Troy Williams, Paul Dyer, Damien Symmons, Tim Wightman (vc), Kristian Gray (manager), Jason Wilson (capt), Udara Weerasinghe, Matt Donohue.

• B GRADE

Cleeland smashes 135 in hard-hitting performance

PHILLIP Island’s Russell Cleeland helped his team win against a lacklustre Nerrena, hitting a first innings total of 135.

Cleeland has been on fire in recent games, and the superlative batting performance comes in the wake of a huge 175 runs against Foster.

The master blaster was the standout performer in a game that saw few other significant totals.

Only three other Island players reached double figures, while two fell for ducks.

A big part of the reason was the excellent bowling of Nerrena’s Castles, who claimed 5/33.

FOSTER has recorded a first innings victory over a dismal Glen Alvie.

Glen Alvie made just 85 runs in its first innings. Foster made 135 runs (declared) in response, before sending their opponents back in to bat.

Glen Alvie was not much better the next time around, with five players falling for ducks.

Foster’s Staley was a standout with the ball, claiming 6/32.

IMPERIALS lost its first innings to Wonthaggi Workmens, after a slick bowling performance by Allan McLean, who claimed 5/15.

While the IMPs could manage just 115 runs, Workmens were better, hitting 163 runs, before really getting their eyes in, with a second innings total of 6/209.

Workmens opener Huitema fell cheaply for two runs in the first innings, but came good in the second, with 104 not out.

Osborne bashed his way

to 54 in his first innings performance.

OMK was not match for a big-hitting Korumburra outfit.

While OMK fell for a horribly low first innings total of 46 runs, with six players recording ducks, Korumburra was in top form, hitting a big 305.

The next time around, OMK did much better, with 140 runs, but it was still well short of the Burra boys’ first innings.

Korumburra’s Jeffries was superb in the first innings, claiming 6/18, while Van Rooye led the bowling assault in the second innings, with 4/24.

B GRADE IMPERIALS v WONTHAGGI WORKMENS 1st Innings Wonthaggi Workmens Total .......................................163 1st Innings Imperials K. Gray c. J. Liddle b. S. Williams ........................30 N. Slater b. A. Sartori .................5 R. Mullens c. B. Osborne b. L. Sawyer ..........................12 D. Connelly b. A. McLean .........1 D. Langstaff c. S. Coldabella b. S. Williams ........................17 B. Davidson c. S. Coldabella b. A. McLean...........................0 R. Higgins c. B. Osborne b. A. McLean.........................15 M. Collins c. B. Osborne b. S. Williams ........................17 A. DeGennaro c. C. Pitman b. a. McLean ......................... 11 J.Fiddelaers c. J. Bolding b. A. McLean...........................0 C. Roughead n.o.........................0 Extras .........................................7 Total ....................................... 115 Bowling: L. Sawyer 1/17, A. Sartori 1/31, S. Williams 3/50, A. McLean 5/15, S. Huitema 0/1, M. McCall 0/0.

2nd Innings Wonthaggi Workmens S. Huitema n.o........................104 C. Pitman b. A. DeGennaro .....43 L. Sawyer b. A. DeGennaro .....10 J. Bolding c. R. Higgins b. A. DeGennaro .....................0 J. Liddle c. D. Langstaff

C Grade

Wonthaggi Workmens 113 lt. Poowong/ Loch 202 (S. Dinger 63, N. Hancock n.o. 52; S. Mitchelson 5/28)).

Fish Creek/Tarwin 47 and 2nd innings 93 (T. Stybosh 26. S. Ellicott 6/31, W. Turner 3/10) lt. Town 141 (T. Willcocks 31, I. McCallum 32, J. Peters 30; D. Rubenis 3/38, T. Stybosh 3/11).

MDU 162 and 2nd innings 4/119 (R. Olden 33, M. Olden n.o. 25) d Wonthaggi Miners161 (S. Williams n.o. 53; T. Zukovskis 2/4).

Koonwarra RSL 200 lt. OMK (G. Lomagno 43, J. Paterson 79G. Knox 48).

D Grade Imperials 165 d Koonwarra RSL 122 (B. Tomada n.o. 64; T. Burgess 3/36 inc. hat-trick,

b. A. DeGennaro .....................2 B. Osborne c. D. Langstaff b. C. Roughead........................0 M. McCall b. M. Collins ..........21 S. Coldabella n.o. .....................12 Extras .......................................17 Total ....................................6/209 Bowling: M. Collins 1/37, N. Slater 0/23, D. Connelly 0/32, J. Fiddelaers 0/9, R. Higgins 0/21, K. Gray 0/9, A. DeGennaro 4/31, C. Roughead 1/28, B. Davidson 0/8.

FOSTER v GLEN ALVIE 1st Innings Glen Alvie Total .........................................85 1st Innings Foster R. Johnston c. S. Lowe b. S. Nippers............................6 L. Kyne b. J. Hales .....................0 T. Garvey c. S. Lowe b. S. Nippers............................3 W. Davy lbw. b. J. Hales ..........16 P. Jervies c. ...............................22 G. Wagstaff lbw. b. S. Nippers .18 B. Coates c. S. Lowe b. S. Poole .............................22 J. Prain n.o................................16 D. Clearihan-Jervies c.

M. Huitson b. R. Bolding ........5 J. Staley c. M. Huitson b. S. Poole ...............................7 B. Tilley n.o..............................10 Extras .......................................10 Total ....................................9/135 Bowling: J. Hales 3/29, S. Nippers 3/43, R. Bolding 1/12, M. Huitson 0/7, S. Poole 2/37, S. Edwards 0/0.

2nd Innings Glen Alvie S. Smith lbw. b.P. Jervies .........29 S. Edwards r.o. B. Tilley ............0 P. Jordan c. L. Kyne b. J. Staley ...............................5 S. Lowe c. R. Johnston b. J. Staley ...............................0 J. Hales b. J. Staley ..................16 W. Luke lbw. b. P. Jervies ........19 R. Bolding n.o. .........................13 M. Rosedale b. J. Staley .............0 S. Poole b. J. Staley....................0 S. Nippers c. W. Davy b. J. Staley ...............................0 M. Huitson c&b. B. Tilley .........5 Extras .......................................26 Total ....................................... 113 Bowling: R. Johnston 0/18, P. Jervies 2/38, J. Staley 6/32, J. Prain 0/12, B. Tilley 1/1.

2nd Innings Foster P. Jervies c. P. Jordan b. J. Hales ................................2

R. O’Loughlin 3/19).

Inverloch 6/322 and 2nd innings 202 (D. Jones 75, M. Foley n.o. 22; D. Gilbert 3/49) lt Glen Alvie 111 and 2nd innings 5/88 (J. Dempsey n.o. 16, P. Palmer no. 12); J. Dalmau 3/39).

Town 9/172 lt Nerrena 9/258 (B. Standfield 101; K. Fleming 4/26).

Phillip Island 137 lt. Korumburra 7/363 (D. Dutchman ret. 52; L. Roberts r.o. 154; C. Smith n.o. 56).

E Grade Poowong/Loch 6/175 lt. OMK 4/234 (B. Maguire n.o. 142; G. Birnie 3/31).

MDU won on forfeit v Wonthaggi Miners.

Foster 8/320 v Phillip Island 9/271 (M.

G. Wagstaff n.o. .......................18 T. Garvey c. S. Edwards b. S. Nippers............................1 W. Davy n.o. ............................17 Extras .........................................2 Total ......................................2/40 Bowling: S. Nipopers 1/22, J. Hales 1/16.

PHILLIP ISLAND v NERRENA 1st Innings Nerrena Total .......................................103 1st Innings Phillip Island R. Cleeland b. Z. Trease .........135 C. Viljoen c. J. Richards b. Z. Trease............................19 A. Dimech c. J. Richards b. B. Croatto ............................4 J. Johnston b. B. Castles.............1 M. Cleary lbw. b. B. Castles ....18 D. Johnston b. B. Castles ...........0 S. Niven c. Z. Trease b. B. Castles ............................0 G. Excell c. T. Trotman b. B. Castles ............................1 B. Johnston c. L. Jonglebloed b. Z. Trease............................10 J. Kleverkamp lbw. b. W. Telfer ..............................3 A. Emery n.o. .............................1 Extras .......................................12 Total .......................................204 Bowling: L. Brandon 0/58, Z. Trease 3/47, B. Croatto 1/32, B. Castles 5/33, T. Trotman 0/8, W. Telfer 1/20.

2nd Innings Nerrena L. Jongebloed n.o. ....................29 T. Trotman c. A. Emery c. D. Johnston........................18 D. Trotman c. D. Johnston b. J. Johnston ...........................9 C. Baudinette n.o........................2 Extras .........................................3 Total ......................................2/61 Bowling: J. Kleverkamp 0/19, A. Emery 0/15, S.Niven 0/7, D. Johnston 1/19, J. Johnston 1/1.

OMK v KORUMBURRA 1st Innings OMK Total .......................................305 1st Innings Korumburra M. Loader c. ..............................0 J. Cook c. B. Nation b. T. Creed .............................13 A. McKinnon c. P. Miller b. D. Jeffries .........................10 H., Wyhoon b. D. Jeffries...........0 C. Bailey b. D. McMeekin .......16 D. Wyhoon c. J. Van Rooye b. D. Jeffries ............................0 R. Webster c. J. Van Rooye b. D. Jeffries ............................2 N. Allen c. P. Harper

Da Costa 4/40; S. Jones 3/64).

Wonthaggi Workmens 124 lt. Town 9/161 (C. Prescott 38, L. Fleming 49).

Under 16 East Imperials 9/212 (A. Pellin 47, L. Thwaites n.o. 19; J. Poynton 4/46) d Poowong/Loch 7/201 (T. Lancaster 69, D. Carvill 47; D. Westaway 4/35).

Wonthaggi Workmens 6/230 (S. Huitema ret. n.o 100, J. Liddle 69; E. Charles 5/38) d Koonwrra RSL 138.

Korumburra 9/179 (N. Allen n.o. 85; T. Hamilton 3/33) d Wonthaggi Miners 61 (J. Meade 3/22).

Town 9/72 (E. Richards 3/5, A.Manteit 3/21) lt. Phillip Island 1/78 (M. Manteit n.o.

39, A. Mantiet n.o 17).

b. R. White ..............................1 M. Wight c. P Harper b. D. Jeffries ............................0 L. Williams n.o. ..........................0 P. Green c. M. Walker b. D. Jeffries ............................0 Extras .........................................4 Total .........................................46 Bowling: T. Creed 1/12, L .Van Rooye 1/7, D. McMeekin 1/2, D. Jeffries 6/18 (inc. hat-trick), R. White 1/6.

2nd Innings Korumburra J. Cook c. P. Harper b. L. Van Rooye.......................0

A. McKinnon c. P. Harper b. L. Van Rooye.......................9 C. Bailey c. P. Harper b. J. Van Rooye .....................22 D. Wyhoon c. D. Jeffries b. J. Van Rooye .....................22 M. Loader lbw. b. B. Nation ..........................15 H. Wyhoon c. P. Harper b. J. Van Rooye .......................0 N. Allen c. B. Nation b. M. Walker...........................39 R. Webster c. J. Van Rooye b. D. McMeekin ......................1 M. Wight c. M Walker

b. J. Van Rooye .......................2 L. Williams n.o. .........................2 P. Green b. L. Van Rooye ...........4 Extras .......................................23 Total .......................................140

Bowling: L. Van Rooye 4/24,

T. Creed 0/21, J.Van Rooye 3/20,

D. McMeekin 1/23, D. Jeffries

0/3, R. White 0/4, K. Kerr 0/13, B. Nation 1/13, M. Walker 1/10.

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Won Workmens ...............179.63 OMK.................................163.15 Imperials ..........................147.29 Inverloch ..........................140.35 Nerrena .............................. 110.92 Won Miners .......................105.82 Korumburra .........................92.42 Glen Alvie ...........................78.87 A Grade Division 2 Phillip Island ...................217.01 Fish Creek/Tarwin ..........187.39 Poowong/Loch .................174.20 Koonwarra RSL ..............169.55 Town..................................133.63 MDU ...................................96.42 Won Miners .........................52.00 Inverloch .............................50.84 B Grade Phillip Island....................184.23 OMK.................................149.99 Won Workmens ...............144.42 Nerrena ............................127.44 Foster.................................120.57 Imperials ........................... 112.87 Glen Alvie .........................108.78 Korumburra .........................57.36 C Grade Town .................................193.16 OMK.................................154.79 MDU .................................145.88 Poowong/Loch .................136.53 Koonwarra RSL ................132.75 Won Workmens ...................83.66 Fish Creek/Tarwin ...............83.40 Won Miners .........................83.22 D Grade Inverloch ..........................177.98 Nerrena ............................149.12 Korumburra ....................148.70 Town .................................144.44 Phillip Island .....................144.40 Imperials .............................70.51 Glen Alvie ...........................67.84 Koonwarra RSL ..................66.52 E Grade Foster................................150.50 OMK.................................142.53 Poowong/Loch ................138.41 Phillip Island....................135.97 Won Miners .......................106.86 MDU ...................................93.59 Won Workmens ...................90.55 Town ...................................69.94 Under 16 East Zone Imperials ..........................138.87 Korumburra ....................122.15 Koonwarra RSL ................78.53 Town ...................................77.80 MDU ...................................51.13 Foster...................................50.88

Fish Creek/Tarwin ...............35.56 Won Workmens ...................31.99 Phillip Island .......................30.05 Won Miners .........................14.44 Glen Alvie .............................2.63 Poowong/Loch ......................2.34 OMK .....................................1.85 Inverloch ...............................1.72 Under 16 West Zone

Phillip Island.................... 116.87 Won Miners .....................102.46 Won Workmens Gold........92.98 Poowong/Loch ...................83.24 OMK ...................................48.72 Glen Alvie ...........................41.73 Inverloch .............................24.37 Won Workmens Blue ............0.00

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 14 Two Day Feb 27 & March 6 1pm start Home team Grade A1 Imperials Won Miners OMK Inverloch Grade A2 MDU Koonwarra RSL Fish Crk/Tarwin Town Grade B Won Workmens Nerrena Korumburra Glen Alvie Grade C Won Miners Poowong/Loch Town OMK Grade D Nerrena Imperials Koonwarra RSL Phillip Island Grade E Town MDU Foster Won Miners

Away Team

Ground Umpire

v Nerrena L Turf v Won Workmens WFG v Glen Alvie W Turf v Korumburra

I Turf

Alan Jordan Michael Heenan Graham Laird Clive Salmon Brendan Thomas

v Won Miners v Inverloch v Phillip Island v Poowong/Loch

Dum Koon FCT WC1

Les White Luke Sullivan Ken Lester Daryl Sinclair

v v v v

Phillip Island Imperials Foster OMK

MR Nerr Kor GA

Bob Allan John Lea Ian Thomas Herb Roberts

v v v v

Won Workmens MDU K’warra RSL Fish Crk/Tarwin

TBA Loch WC2 OMK

Marion Wishart Kevin Smith Geoff Wyatt Ian Richards

v v v v

Korumburra Town Glen Alvie Inverloch

LV EC MM Cowes

Stephen Lanyon TBA Rod Grylls Alan Roberts

v v v v

OMK Poowong/Loch Won Workmens Phillip Island

KSC Meen FGC New

TBA TBA TBA TBA

PAGE 60 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2010

By Matt Dunn ROARING along a track perche perched precaritwo-wheeled beast ously on the back of a two-whee that has the powe power of 190 rear wheel hor horsepower, may not bbe everyone’s idea of fun.

Need for speed: Kris McLaren at a recent practice session at Phillip Island.

But L Leongatha’s Kris McLaren has a Mc need fo for speed that will not be denied.

In a few days he will race beside the wo world’s best riders Superbike at the Australian S u p e r b i k e Championship Phillip Island, at Phi seeing him clock speeds of more speed than 300kmh.

Kris said he was excited w bbecause of the th size of the th crowds that th came to the Island, th but his main bu aim was to

seriously test out his bike’s new tyres, as this year’s Superbike Championship will see all riders on controlled tyres for the first time.

While the designated championship tyres had slowed many riders down, Kris is going faster.

“My goal for the weekend is to be able to do well on the new tyres. Everyone has said these tyres were slower than last year, with most people saying they had lost up to three seconds, but I actually gained .2 of a second,” he said.

In a sport where split seconds can be the difference between first and last, the tyres may well play a factor in Kris being among the winners.

But tyres aside, Kris has enough natural ability to do the job anyway. A gifted rider, who has only been competing for two years, and this year being his first Superbike season, Kris is as fit as he has ever been, punishing himself with a regular exercise regime that has increased his cardiovascular capacity and muscle strength.

“I’m just doing better on the bike, so hopefully we can do some quick times,” he said.

Beyond Phillip Island the future looks bright, with a tentative plan to take the McLaren racing team to Europe. It’s the place where Superbike racing is most popular and where the big money is.

But in the near future, Kris will concentrate on the seven rounds of racing (including Phillip Island) that make up the 2010 Australian Superbike season.

“We’ve just got to try and improve every time.

That’s the big thing. If we improve every time we’re going to be at the front at the end of the year,” he said.

“I’m not too stressed about it.”

Kicking off on Friday, Australia’s premier motorcycle event draws massive crowds and attracts the attention of the international motorcycle community – not to mention major sponsors.

Kris is hoping to snare one of the big players to help take him and his family team to the next level. He is helped along by mother Pam, father Craig (who works in the pit crew), mechanic James Murray-Parkes and riding coach Wayne Vickers.

“We’ve already been noticed by a few people.

We’ve just got to work through the year and just get through. All these riders have been in the championship a long time,” he said.

“I’ve only been doing this for two years, while a lot of these guys have been doing it for up to 10.”

The 23-year-old said he is expecting some “good help” by year’s end.

Mother Pam said the racing team – the core of which comes from the family’s business Leongatha Body Repairs – was right behind Kris, whether he stays in Australia or goes overseas.

“This is Kris’s thing. This is what he wants to do for a career,” she said.

But she admitted it was sometimes hard for her to watch her son racing, if somewhat exhilarating.

“It’s exciting, an adrenaline rush, as well as being a source of worry. You have that fear of an accident, because it does happen in motorsport,” she said.

“We hope everything goes well. During his practice session for this event he was clocked down Gardner Straight (at Phillip Island) at 304.2 km/h, his personal best time. That’s fast.”

Cricket sign controversy

By Tony Giles A CRICKET sign which has appeared on the fence at the Country Week Division Two final between Traralgon and Bairnsdale appears set to be investigated.

A photo has been sent to The Star of the sign, taken last Friday at the Harry Trott Oval in St Kilda which makes derogatory comments about Traralgon player, Adam Street.

Street was involved in a push and shove with Udara Weerasinghe at a Gippsland Cricket League match between Leongatha and Traralgon last November.

Street was handed a four match ban, wholly suspended for two years as a result of the on-field incident, but the ban would be invoked if there was any repeat of the bad behaviour.

The appearance of the sign at the Country Week final, won by Traralgon, could further ignite tensions between Leongatha and Traralgon.

In a letter seen by The Star addressed to Region 7 officials from a Traralgon official it states: “Both Leongatha players and Warragul players turned up to view the final and the attached photo is what some of the Leongatha players attached to the fence in a prominent position facing the oval.

As you are aware….. the Country Week carnival is a prestigious event that has a long term sponsor in the Commonwealth Bank supporting the event, as they see the merit in supporting Country Cricket.

That this was allowed to happen by the officials that accompanied the team is a real concern to me. As a Traralgon official this would not have been allowed to take place as it is a sure fired

way to attract attention for the wrong reason as it is blatantly inappropriate behaviour.

Another photo exists of the Leongatha team proudly behind this disparaging remark displayed for not only the players but general public to see.

I would ask the Region to contact Leongatha and ask for a please explain? I would also think that an apology would be appropriate to Adam as the taunting he received when he went out can be tolerated, this cannot.

Pity the same group of players were not in attendance when Adam swung the game back in Traralgon’s favour.

Perhaps he had the last laugh as he is a dual premiership player with the T & DCA but this sort of behaviour lacks merit in any way shape or form and I only hope that the official party who handed over the winners and losers spoils did not

take umbrage.

I would assume that the manager of the L & DCA would be the logical point to start with.”

The author of the letter was disappointed that his letter had been leaked to the press and asked that his name not be used.

Manager for the LDCA team which played country week, Kristian Gray, confirmed with The Star the existence of the sign at the final.

Gray was also asked by The Star if Leongatha and Warragul players were pictured behind the sign.

“Yes, and I believe one of the Traralgon blokes took a photo of us with his mobile phone,” Gray said.

Traralgon played Leongatha on day two of the country week but, according to Gray, there was no niggle in the match.

“The only controversy was when Jason McFarlane (Traralgon) took

what looked like a blinder of a catch to dismiss Clint Wilson (Leongatha) but the umpire said he went over the boundary and it was deemed to be a six.”

Gray said that after the match there were no problems, with players shaking hands and sharing a drink.

LDCA president, Russell Matthews, said he was only made aware of the sign when contacted by The Star on Monday.

“As it has only been brought to my attention I can’t comment any further. No doubt it will be discussed at tonight’s Region 7 meeting,” Mr Matthews said.

LDCA secretary Gary Adams was also unaware of the incident but he said “it was disappointing of it did occur”.

“We don’t want this sort of publicity,” Mr Adams said.