The Great Southern Star - February 28, 2012

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Hands up for outdoor pools: Korumburra and Mirboo North outdoor pools have hosted numerous school swimming carnivals lately. SG SPLASH in Leongatha has a suitable pool but no seating, so where will schools go if outdoor pools are closed under South Gippsland Shire Council’s aquatic strategy? These students from St Laurence’s, Leongatha, St Joseph’s Korumburra and South Coast Christian College competed in their sports recently at Korumburra. More swimming sports on page 55.

Pool closures inevitable: mayor

Pulling the plug

By Brad Lester

POOLS will close in the future, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Warren Raabe warned last week.

The cost of operating pools was excessive given dwindling attendances and sooner or later, council will have to close pools, the mayor said.

Council’s final aquatic strategy gives pool committees greater opportunity to apply for grants and survive than the first draft.

However councillors were far from positive about pools’ futures when they adopted the Strategic Direction for Aquatic Facilities in South Gippsland last Wednesday.

“In my opinion, we cannot afford six swimming pools and some of them

will have to close,” Cr Raabe said.

He warned the Korumburra and Mirboo North communities that while the strategy orders master plans for those pools to be undertaken in the 2012-13 financial year, those master plans may not contain positive news.

“The master plans may say the (attendance) figures do not warrant an upgrade of the pool,” Cr Raabe said.

Continued on page 3.

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Foster fires up for show THE Foster and District Agricultural Show is one of those must-do events on the summer calendar.

Going strong after more than 100 years, the show has played a vital part in the history of the town – not to mention the region. Sadly, it is one of

only a handful of rural shows left in Victoria.

Saturday’s show saw horses, cattle, sheep, working dogs, chooks, alpacas, pigeons and bands all strutting their stuff. There was also a fine selection of local produce for purchase and craft exhibits on display.

The rides were a big hit this year, with many kids scrambling to ride inside an inflatable bubble that rolled across the still waters of a swimming pool.

The mechanical bull ride also continues to attract many – most of them surprised by the fact that it’s much harder than it looks.

Results Foster Show Idol: Solo artist 14 years and under - 1st Maddy Barker,

2nd Kate Facey, 3rd Bonnie Orgill.

Solo instrumental 14 years and under: 1st Louis Wheeler - Piano, 2nd Sara Midwinter - Flute.

Solo artist 15 to 20 years old: 1st Lachie Ranford - guitar, 2nd Imogen Whittaker - piano.

Solo Artist 21 years and over: 1st Leon Green, 2nd Phil Vaudrey.

Junior band/group: 1st Rockenspiele - Maddy Barker, Kate Facey, Taliya Barker, 2nd Safe and Sound - Sara Midwinter, Sam Hall, Jess Menheere and Joseph Poliswrong.

Open band/group: 1st Alicia and Tyler, 2nd Brigid and Tyler.

Foster Show Girl: Miss Petite: Jayda Simpson of Leongatha.

Miss Junior: Kira May of Leongatha.

Miss Teenager: Brit Roffey of Foster.

Master Tot: Lachie O’Connor of Flinders.

Sheaf tossing: O’Connell Motors Novice toss: 1st Callum Murphy, 2nd Greg Murphy, 3rd Adam Murphy.

Exchange Hotel Open Handicap: 1st Adam Murphy, 2nd Roy Beaumont, 3rd Greg Murphy, 4th

John Sagasser.

Landmark South Gippsland championship toss: 1st Adam Murphy, 2nd John Sagasser, 3rd Ian Matheson, 4th Roy Beaumont.

Clydesdale Section B harness: Open driver - 1st Shannon Cantweel, 2nd K. Buckleigh.

Local driver - 1st Fiona Mottram Driven Shetland/

miniature - 1st Shannon Cantwell, 2nd K. Buckleigh.

Driven pony 13h and under - 1st K. Buckleigh, 2nd J. Taylor.

Champion driven horse/pony - J. Taylor Reserve champion driven horse/pony: K. Buckleigh.

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

Zac Burrows: the great grandson of local identity Ada Gilby was doing his best to stay upright in the inflatable bubble.

Riding high: Kaity-Lee Zuidema was only too happy to show off Finn Wizz. The pair won smartest on parade in the over 16 section.

Above: High flier: Corner Inlet Pony Club member Marni Hamilton launches herself (with a little help from her horse) in Saturday’s jumping event.

Right: Big day out: Stony Creek’s Sharon and Peter Helms had a great day with sons Jesse and Kyra.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - PAGE 3

Pulling the plug

Continued from page 1.

Pools cost council – and rate-payers - $54,982 on average every week they are open. Over the next 10 years, council will pay $9.816 million to maintain and renovate outdoor pools at Toora, Foster, Korumburra, Mirboo North and Poowong.

Operating, maintaining and undertaking capital works at South Gippsland SPLASH will cost $2.47 million between 2011-12 and 2015-16.

“Swimming pools cost our community a fortune that I don’t believe we can afford,” Cr Raabe said.

“The master planning process will expose all warts and all costs to council and the community.”

That sentiment was echoed by Cr Jim Fawcett.

“The long term outlook for pools as they exist now is not good.

I would say to the pool communities, to get your fundraising plans done,” he said.

Cr David Lewis said the strategy was “tough, but fair”.

“It’s been a commendable outcome and I’m sure that by harnessing the energy of our communities, we will do some great things,” he said.

The Toora pool committee lobbied council to fund a master plan for that pool in 2012-13 instead of 2013-14, but council voted against doing so.

Cr Kieran Kennedy said the pool had received substantial council and government funding towards upgrades, and Mirboo North and Korumburra were in greater need.

Cr Fawcett said Poowong and Foster pool committees would most likely ask for their plans to be brought forward.

“I am anxious that we get the master plans right for Mirboo North and Korumburra. They are the guinea pigs and the others will benefit from that,” he said.

Cr Mohya Davies, who moved the motion calling for the Toora master plan to be brought forward, said the pool’s future

needed to be secured given it serviced the lower socio-economic community of Corner Inlet.

“I really believe that Toora has been sold out. I believe there hasn’t been fair consultation. Mirboo North has been the true winner in this. Is it all equal and fair? I’m not sure that it is,” she said.

Cr Jeanette Harding agreed: “The Toora pool provides longer hours than other pools and services the community in the eastern part of the shire. It is a vital part of the town and I would go as far as saying it is the heart of the little town of Toora.”

Cr Jennie Deane said all pools had been treated equally but said pools needed to lure more younger people.

Toora Swimming Pool president Rachel Brown was disappointed the master plan would be delayed.

She added the committee was “appalled” the strategy classed the pool as outdoor, with no recognition it is covered, heated and guaranteed to be open for long hours seven months of the year.

Ms Brown called on council to extend the services offered at Toora and require communities to find 66 per cent of funding for upgrades, not 70 per cent.

“We are constantly being told by council to increase patronage and so far this season our gate numbers have increased by five per cent. This is in spite of our inclement weather,” she said.

The strategy includes trigger points for closing pools, including ongoing poor attendances and major unexpected infrastructure failure. Council will pay up to 30 per cent of the cost of upgrade of pools, if community fundraising and grants amounted to 70 per cent.

Many communities have pledged to lift attendances in a bid to save their pools.

Derrick Ehmke, executive officer of the Mirboo North and District Commu-

nity Foundation, told council: “We believe the community can increase the usage of the pool and improve its economic situation.”

Mirboo North pool committee president Liz Radcliff said the group would work with the Mirboo North and District Community Bank, Mirboo North and District Community Foundation and service organisations on fundraising models.

Poowong’s Wendy Tilling thanked council for taking a “community minded approach” to the process, and described the revised strategy as a “fairer and more positive draft”.

“Most importantly, we all now have access to grants. Yes, it means fundraising and coming up with 70 per cent of the funds, but for a passionate community such as ours, this is not out of the question,” she said.

Ms Tilling said the Poowong pool must have a master plan written in partnership with the community, as that would be “paramount to driving fundraising”.

“Yes, this draft does not give a certain future and it is not silver lined.

But at least we now have hope that our pool will continue to operate for our ever expanding population,” she said.

Fine wine: Lucinda Gromotka, Folkert Janssen, Neil Travers, Dom Brusamarello, Dean Roberts and Michael Malone are looking forward to the Inverloch Food and Wine Festival, on this weekend. Turn to pages 38 and 39 to find out more.

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Man celebrates 12 birthday th

By Sarah Vella

KARSTEN Krohn of Leongatha is going to be celebrating his 48th birthday tomorrow (Wednesday), but with a twist.

As a leap year baby, or leapling, Mr Krohn is lucky enough, or perhaps, unlucky enough to have been born on February 29.

This means that even though in real terms he will be turning 48, it will actually only be the 12th birthday he has been officially able to celebrate.

A leap year occurs every four years, as the actual time taken for the earth to revolve around the sun is approximately 365 days and 6 hours.

This means that every four years, an extra 24 hours have accumulated, resulting in the addition of the 29th day to February.

When Karsten tells people his birth date, they often don’t believe him. He says that the worst thing about being born on February 29 is that he didn’t get to celebrate his birthday properly each year when he was growing up.

He instead chooses to celebrate on March 1, which Mr Krohn says doesn’t feel quite the same as being able to acknowledge his proper

Birthday boy: Karsten Krohn is officially 48 tomorrow, but technically just 12. birthday.

When he was younger, Mr Krohn said it was harder to cope with being

a leap year baby, but now that he is a little older and wiser, he doesn’t mind so much.

“The fewer birthdays you have after turning 40 the better,” he said.

Friends and family also like to

make light of the fact that Mr Krohn’s birthdays are formally only every four years, by giving him children’s birthday cards depicting his birthday age instead of his official age.

For Mr Krohn, the best thing about being a leapling was the year he celebrated his tenth (fortieth) birthday, was the same year his children Justin and Brayden turned 10.

Mr Krohn shares his unusual birth date with a few famous faces, including Australian comedian Frank Woodley and American rapper, Ja Rule. A leapling is also the central character in The Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance. The plot of the opera revolves around Frederic, who has officially turned 21, but has not yet had his 21st birthday.

This is one milestone Mr Krohn still has to look forward to, which will take place in 2048. He is anticipating celebrating his 21st birthday with his friends and family, who will all be in their eighties.

While Mr Krohn has no official plans for the party yet, he expects it to be a day full of merriment.

To celebrate this year, Mr Krohn will be either going out for dinner with his family or playing night tennis.

Animal emergency? Phone 13 000 Wildlife

By Matt Dunn

MAT DRIFFILL and Rachael Boler know just how dangerous our roads can be – especially if you’re a native animal.

The animal lovers have

seen the traumatic aftermath of vehicles colliding with our furry friends, and it’s the very reason they are so committed to their care and rehabilitation.

While Rachel, from Kardella, has been a rescuer for about seven years, she has also been a carer for about four. Long time

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rescuer Mat, a Korumburra truck driver, will soon become a carer too.

It’s the next level up, and a more serious commitment to the cause. While rescuers are out there collecting injured animals and the babies of dead ones, carers offer animals a roundthe-clock commitment – helping them to recover and prosper before they are again released back into the wild.

“The trouble we’re finding is that people find injured animals or the babies of dead ones, and take them home. They might find a baby wombat in a pouch and when it becomes sick or is dying they think, ‘Oh, I better find out what to do.’

That’s when they take steps to find out what to do,” Rachel said.

“We get animals that are so far behind the eight ball.”

The duo, who is part of the Wildlife Victoria network, has put out a public plea: if you find an injured native animal on the roads, or anywhere else, call 13 000 Wildlife (13 000 94535). Don’t take them home and assume you can nurse them back to health.

A hapless baby wallaby, which Rachael is looking after, is a case in point.

“It’s had this gunshot wound to its tail. It probably happened while it was in its mum’s pouch, because it’s just a baby.

Someone’s found it and taken it home, looked after it for three weeks in their backyard, fed it milk from the supermarket – it was so crook,” she said.

“It escaped and I got the call to rescue it. I started unwrapping the bandage and it was so septic. It was in a terrible state.

“It wouldn’t have lasted.

Thank God it did escape. It’s still touch and go whether it will survive, but it’s been on antibiotics for about twoand-a-half weeks.”

Rachel said the scenario would not have been so dire if she’d received the animal straight away.

“The infection wouldn’t have taken hold. We would have fixed it all up and it would have been as happy as Larry,” she said.

Rachael said the decision whether to put animals down was always a tough one.

Mat became an animal rescuer because of his step daughter’s interest in becoming a veterinarian.

He took her to a wildlife rescuers’ course, and completed it too.

“I found it very interesting and I was pretty lucky, because the first animal I came across, a wombat, had a baby in its pouch. Rachael cared for it the whole way up until it was released into the wild.

I pretty much caught the bug from there,” he said.

Rachael, who came from

Ready to rescue: Mat Driffill and Rachael Boler with two baby wombats. The animals are making positive progress and will one day be released back into the wild. the city seven years ago, was “horrified” at the animal carnage on local roads.

“The only animals I saw were dead ones on the side of the road. I simply just took steps to become involved somehow. Now I’ve got so involved that I’m actually training new rescuers because I get rescue calls at all times of the night,” she said.

Rachael is planning a rescuers’ course in the coming months. She said the area around Inverloch was in particular need of volunteers. The Star will publish details in the coming weeks, with dates and contact information.

Hello possum: a pair of brush-tailed possums are doing well under Rachael’s care and will soon be released.

Council wins international award BASS Coast Shire Council was internationally recognised when its Geographical Information Systems and Data Systems team received the Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence Award.

Having won the accolade late last year, representatives from the Surveying and Spatial Science Institute attended the monthly council meeting to present council employees with

the award. Infrastructure director Felicity Sist said the GIS team won the award for their innovative use of airborne laser scanning (LiDAR) and high quality drainage data, to create an innovative strategic planning tool.

“The system provides a way to predict what happens to waterways, land forms and foreshores as a consequence of large storm events and predicted sea level rise,” she said.

“Understanding more about the flow charac-

teristics of our waterways and coastlines helps to inform future planning and land development for these areas.”

The data looks at contours of up to half a metre; previously data was only able to monitor 10 metre contours. If Brisbane had access to the data before the floods early last year, authorities would have known exactly where flooding would occur, however they only had access to 25 metre contour data.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - PAGE 5

Cultural precinct delay

By Simone Short THERE has been no development on the Bass Coast Cultural Precinct, with funding to come from the State Government in place of rate payments for the Victorian Desalination Plant Project.

Minister for Agriculture and Food Security and the Minister for Water, Peter Walsh, made a ‘social’ visit to the region last Thursday and met with Bass Coast mayor Cr Veronica Dowman and CEO Alan Bawden.

Mr Walsh said the council raised the issue of the development of the education precinct and turning the school site into a cultural and arts precinct.

Mr Walsh is involved in the cultural precinct because of his role in the desal project as Minister for Water, and said it was going to be a slow process.

“It’s got to be a step by step process, until the education precinct is done, and until the school is relocated, not much can happen,” he said.

“So it is a longer term project.”

Bass MLA Ken Smith invited the minister to the electorate to bring him up to date with recent events and issues.

Mr Smith said the minister also discussed the effects of desal in the Bass Coast.

“We went to Bass Coast Shire Council where the mayor, CEO, community and economic development director (Steven Piasente) and I talked with the minister on a range of issues, including the desal and possible effects of the future of the desal and the number of workers who will move out of the area and possibly a small downturn in economy, but plans are in place for it to be minimal,” he said.

Police chase boys A POLICE officer caught a teenage boy after he and a friend fled from police last Saturday.

Senior Constable Rohan Michael of Leongatha Police gave chase after the boys failed to pull over during a routine intercept.

Police said at 9.50pm, the 16-year-old driver took off into Nerrena Road, accelerated over the speed limit and turned into Leongatha Secondary College, before dumping the vehicle and attempting to escape.

S/C Michael caught one boy, before the other gave himself up to police. A 16-year-old male from Venus Bay and 16-year-old male from Leongatha were arrested and charged with traffic offences.

The vehicle belonged to the mother of one of the offenders.

Boat rescued

Meeting with the Minister: Bass Coast Shire Council CEO Alan Bawden, community and economic development director Steven Piasente, Minister for Agriculture and Food Security and the Minister for Water, Peter Walsh, mayor Cr Veronica Dowman and Bass MP Ken Smith.

The minister said the issue of coal seam gas was not raised by the council representatives.

Mr Walsh also met with a number of groups and organisations throughout the day, including discussions regarding recent flooding and the desal plant pipeline at an asparagus farm in Koo Wee Rup, a meeting with Westernport Water to discuss the extension of the dam wall at Candowie Reservoir, and meetings with local fishermen and the Bass Coast Landcare Network.

Mr Walsh said his visit combined his different roles.

“It’s a mixture of a Minister for

Water and Minister for Agriculture; it’s something I do regularly as part of a commitment to get around to all the water authorities and meet with them to understand their businesses,” he said.

“It was a good chance to catch up with Westernport Water and just get a feel for the issues with the different groups we’re meeting with.”

Mr Walsh said he was looking forward to meeting with the Landcare network to discuss weed and pest control.

“I’ve had quite a lot of correspondence with the Landcare groups down

here over the past 12 months,” he said.

“The Department of Primary Industries has got a major program on better enforcement of weed and pest animal management which is an issue right across the state.

“Generally people do the right thing, but there’s usually someone in an area who doesn’t control their weeds, or doesn’t control their rabbits and we want DPI to take stronger action against those sorts of people, which we have been doing and it’s given very positive feedback.”

A BOAT was rescued off Cape Liptrap on Friday.

The vessel with four passengers on board broke down five kilometres offshore after the motor overheated between Cape Liptrap and Arch Rock. Inverloch State Emergency Service towed the boat to Inverloch.

Claims rejected MINISTER for Water Peter Walsh said the State Government would “vigorously defend” claims for almost 300 days of lost time by AquaSure, in relation to construction of the Wonthaggi desalination plant.

“AquaSure has not approached the state with a formal variation of the contract for the Wonthaggi desalination plant,” he said.

“The only proposal they have presented was in principle and without prejudice, which we have rejected as it would not reduce the overall cost impact on water customers’ bills.”

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Music played for the people THE Mossvale Park Music for the People concert was a smash hit on Sunday, drawing a big crowd of avid music lovers.

And with a smorgasbord of sounds on offer, there’s little wonder that the event’s popularity continues to grow.

Kicked off by the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, which is celebrating its 120th birthday, the non-profit event is put together by the Mossvale Park Concert Committee. It is funded and supported by the South Gippsland Shire Council, with many employees working in a variety of roles.

The concert also featured the South Gippsland Wind Orchestra and Brown’s Cows Orchestra, comprising local volunteer musicians.

The Victorian Concert Orchestra was the headline act, with musicians donating their talents for free.

Mossvale Park is located at Berrys Creek.

• More photos in next week’s Star.

In costume: Don Santin of the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band added a touch of comedy to the stage.

Blowing up a storm: members of the South Gippsland Wind Orchestra, back from left: flautists Daniel Holland and Julie Matthews; and front, from left: Kahlani Akarana (flute), Robin Simpson (timpani) and Greg Frank (clarinet). The group rehearses at Coal Creek, Korumburra, on Monday nights from 7.30pm.

All are welcome.

Hey baby: Jumbunna’s Leanne Richards with children Liam and Luhanna.

Simply brilliant: regular Mossvale Park Music for the People concert-goers Fay Longson and Joan Wilson.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - PAGE 7

Disaster averted

By Tony Giles THERE was potential disaster waiting to happen in McCartin Street, Leongatha last Thursday, when a low-loader truck carrying an excavator had a close shave with powerlines.

The truck stopped just in time, but powerlines were sitting on the cabin of the excavator.

One of the workers from the truck asked if anyone had a broom, “a wooden one of course”.

The staff at Panthers Mensland helped out with the broom and the cables were safely removed from the cabin.

Heather Poletti of Fish Creek was walking with her grandchildren and saw the large truck go by and then suddenly stop.

“There was a nasty consequence waiting to happen. It would have ended in tears,” she said.

“The lines could have

Handy tool: a trusty broom, with a wooden handle, helped remove powerlines from the cabin of an excavator last Thursday in Leongatha’s CBD. come down on people or cars; power could have been cut to businesses for the rest of the day.

“There are actually three lines that are too low.

They need to be lifted or put underground.”

Mrs Poletti said the sooner major roads through Leongatha were by-passed for heavy vehicles the better.

“We see a lot of big trucks going through the town now. It’s a matter of

time before these lines are brought down,” she said.

The Star rang SP Ausnet and reported the fault when making enquiries yesterday (Monday). According to the person at SP Ausnet, no one else had

reported the fault.

He assured this newspaper the concerns would be acted on.

One trader commented to The Star that the cables were too low and should be raised.

Housing to shut Leongatha road A DANGEROUS intersection south-west of Leongatha will be temporarily closed as soon as residential development is approved nearby.

South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to close Simons Lane 30m east of the Bass Highway intersection when a planning permit is issued for any development in the Southern Leongatha Outline Development Plan area.

The closure will be temporary and remain in effect until Simons Lane is realigned and a new intersection is constructed north of the existing junction.

While the action would add to travel

times for residents and emergency services forced to detour, Cr Mimmie Jackson said the action was unavoidable for the safety of people in South Gippsland.

Cr Bob Newton said the matter needed fast-tracking.

“We need this to happen and get up and running and we can’t hold it up any longer,” he said.

Cr David Lewis, however, was concerned council did not have enough information to make a decision now and said other roads in South Gippsland were as dangerous.

“There is a lot of uncertainty as to how this will develop, even considering how the economy is going to go,” he said.

Cr Lewis said reducing the speed limit and installing warning signs was more appropriate.

Cr Jim Fawcett said development to the south of Leongatha had been mooted since 2004 and action was needed.

“There is no doubt the intersection of Simons Lane and the Bass Highway is dangerous, and any increase in development will increase the risk and because of that, the road needs to be realigned,” he said.

Council also decided to rezone land to the north of Simons Lane, closer to the South Gippsland Highway, from Farming Zone to Low Density Zone. That would allow vacant land at 185 Simons Lane to be subdivided into 16 lots.

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POLICE BRIEFS

Witnesses wanted: police call for anyone with information regarding an assault incident at Safeway Caltex Service Station in Wonthaggi to come forward. They are looking for the four men circled in this photo.

Men wanted POLICE are searching for four men involved in an assault in Wonthaggi last Saturday.

At around 4.30pm, a male victim was filling his car with petrol at Safeway Caltex Service Station in Murray Street when he was approached by four males.

One man punched the victim in the face, causing significant facial injuries.

The men then left the area on foot, heading towards McKenzie Street.

Police and ambulance officers attended at the scene but the four men had already left.

Bass Coast CIU detectives would like to hear from anyone who can identify the four depicted men from CCTV footage of the assault.

Police have obtained a description of two of the men depicted.

The taller male has blonde or sandy coloured hair, and the shorter male has short brown hair, possibly with longer hair at the back.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Wonthaggi Police on 5672 1222.

Superbikes death A SUPERBIKES competitor was killed in a fatal collision on Saturday.

The 17-year-old from Hope Island in Queensland was riding a 600cc bike at the circuit when he failed to take the right hand bend at the end of the main straight.

The teenager rode through the ‘kitty litter’, tarmac and grassed area and re-entered the track at turn three, where he was struck by two fellow competitors.

He died at the scene.

Sheepish crime OFFENDERS let a sheep loose in Wonthaggi after causing criminal damage to the Wonthaggi animal pound.

Between 5pm on Monday, February 20 and Tuesday, February 21, offenders cut a hole in the cyclone fence surrounding the pound.

A sheep escaped, but was captured by Bass Coast Shire Council staff on the Tuesday.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact Wonthaggi Police on 5672 1222.

Door breakers TWO teenagers were apprehended after kicking in the door of the Foster Police Station around 1am last Sunday.

A 17-year-old from Foster and a 19-year-old from Wonthaggi have been charged with criminal damage and being drunk in a public place.

The police station door was boarded up and has since been repaired.

Pines alight POLICE were called to a fire in pine trees in South Dudley last Sunday.

At around 3.30pm, Wonthaggi CFA attended and contained the fire to an area of about 15 by 10 metres in Station Street.

Police spoke to three local children aged eight, nine and 10.

The 10-year-old was cautioned for lighting the fire.

Over the limit A P-PLATER lost his licence after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol last Sunday.

At around 12.30am, the 20-year-old Leongatha man was

intercepted by police in Peart Street, Leongatha and blew over .05.

He was issued with a penalty notice and received a $366 fine.

Alcohol warning

A FEMALE driver was issued a penalty notice and fine for blowing .05 last Wednesday.

Police caught the women driving with a positive blood alcohol reading when she passed through a preliminary breath testing site at around 5.30pm.

Leongatha Police Sergeant Dale McCahon said motorists needed to be more careful when counting their drinks.

“This woman was only just over the limit and felt she would be under, but wasn’t,” he said.

Smashing drunk

A 52-YEAR-OLD man was arrested after he was caught smashing bottles in Parr Street, Leongatha last Wednesday.

He was lodged in the cells in Wonthaggi, and received penalty notices for littering and being drunk in a public place.

Other enquiries are being made in relation to other charges.

Abalone traffickers jailed Pipi thieves nabbed THREE Malaysian nationals have been jailed after they pleaded guilty in the Latrobe Magistrates’ Court on February 13 to charges relating to abalone trafficking at Cape Liptrap.

Two male divers pleaded guilty to three charges, including trafficking of a priority fish species, being abalone.

A third man, who drove the car used in the offences, pleaded guilty to two charges.

Two of the men lived in south east Melbourne, the other in northern Victoria.

Magistrate Steven Raleigh convicted all three men and sentenced them to 90day jail terms with 14 days to be served and the remainder wholly suspended for one year.

The court heard an officer from Fisheries Victoria observed the diving activities of two of the men over several hours during the evening of February 9 at Cape Liptrap.

A Victoria Police state highway patrol later intercepted the three men driving in a Honda Civic at Inverloch.

They were subsequently taken to Wonthaggi Police Station and remanded

in custody until their court hearing.

Two backpacks, recovered from the boot of the car, contained 26.75 kilograms of abalone meat.

No diving gear was found in the vehicle, but diving equipment was later recovered from coastal scrub at Cape Liptrap.

Two of the men were on expired visas, while the third man had a current tourist visa, which was cancelled due to his fisheries conviction.

Magistrate Raleigh ordered the forfeiture of the men’s dive gear, the Honda Civic used in the offences and the 314 abalone meats.

The possession limit for abalone meat in Victoria is five per person.

Magistrate Raleigh also imposed a Section 130 order, which prevents all three men from being in possession of abalone or abalone equipment within one kilometre of the Victorian coast for 10 years.

The men were ordered to pay a total of $501 in towing costs to the DPI for transporting the seized vehicle to secure premises.

Anyone observing suspect or illegal fishing is encouraged to call the 24-hour reporting line 13 FISH (13 34 74).

TWO people have been fined for taking illegal catches of pipis at Venus Bay. A phone call from a member of the public resulted in two people facing fines totalling $732 for taking nine litres each more than the legal limit of pipis.

The call to the 24 hour reporting line 13FISH (13 34 74) told of alleged illegal activities at Number 4 Beach.

Senior fisheries officer Ian Carroll said the caller was able to provide detailed information in relation to descriptions of persons involved, location, observations of alleged illegal activity, vehicle description and registration.

“A Yarram fisheries officer attended a short time later and intercepted the man and woman said to be involved,” Mr Carroll said.

An inspection and subsequent search of the alleged offender’s vehicle was carried out.

Inside they found a total of 22 litres of pipis, 18 litres more than the prescribed catch limit of two litres per person at Venus Bay. A total of 18 litres were seized and returned to the water alive and the alleged offenders were issued infringement notices of $366 each.

“The apprehension of the offenders at Venus Bay resulted directly from accurate information provided by the 13FISH caller,” Mr Carroll said.

Anyone who sees or suspects illegal fishing activity is urged to call the 24 hour reporting line 13FISH (13 34 74).

A community reference group established to monitor the collection of pipis at Venus Bay was not successful in applying for funding to employ a liaison officer to work with Asian collectors.

South Gippsland Shire Councillor Kieran Kennedy said Venus Bay would face more pressure from collectors, as people travelled closer to Melbourne due to rising fuel costs.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - PAGE 9

Depression risk looms

By Jacob de Kunder AN INTERNATIONAL thinker warned of the risk of an eco-

nomic depression when she addressed more than 50 people at a meeting in Leongatha last Tuesday.

Canadian Nicole Foss spoke about economic pressures around the world and the potential outcomes, when she addressed the crowd at Le-

Ask the expert: South Gippsland Shire sustainability advisor Lyndal Peterson, Racil Ilargi Meijer and Nicole Foss from the Automatic Earth, and seminar organisers Lloyd Morcom and Malcolm McKelvie from the Baw Baw Sustainability Network.

ongatha Memorial Hall’s Meeting Room One. The bursting of the ‘economic bubble’ was a focus point in the talk, with Ms Foss comparing the possible outcome similar to that of the US 1930s depression.

Seminar organiser Lloyd Morcom from the Baw Baw Sustainability Network was excited to have Ms Foss visit Leongatha.

“Nicole is one of the great minds of our generation,” he said.

“When I heard she was coming to Australia, I said ‘We have to get her to South Gippsland’, and here she is.”

Ms Foss took questions from the audience after an in-depth presentation.

Leongatha was one of the last stops on a global tour by Ms Foss and her writing partner Racil Ilargi Meijer.

Korumburra to grow

By Jacob de Kunder EXTRA land to provide for a potential 600 new houses and support the long term growth of Korumburra is the motive behind South Gippsland Shire Council’s Planning Scheme Amendment C66, now on public exhibition.

Amendment C66 seeks residential rezoning for the area generally bounded by Jumbunna Road, Whitelaws Road and to the north and south of Bena Road.

“The planning process will ensure that important community infrastructure is considered and fairly contributed to by new residents to these estates,” council’s strategic planning and development manager Paul Stampton said.

“There naturally will be increased demand for additional parks and facilities when development occurs and the population grows”.

Real estate agent Don Olden said that it will “absolutely” benefit Korumburra.

“All towns need to develop forward rather than backwards,” he said. “(The area chosen) is a suitable area for residential development because of the topography of the land and availability to main roads, and access in and out of the main business centre of the town.”

Mr Olden said that a town needs constant residential growth to continue with forward planning.

“Obviously as the population continues to expand that’s going to be a benefit to your retail and commercial aspects of the town as well,” he said.

Mr Stampton is excited the way the plan is all coming together.

“Amendment C66 is the culmination of a number of years of planning work undertaken by council and the Korumburra community,” he said.

“The town is well placed to attract city dwellers to a rural lifestyle – it has a beautiful environment and is just an hour from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.”

Council officers will man a display at the Rural Living Expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in late April to encourage attendees to ‘come for the beauty and stay for the lifestyle.’

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

Public submissions to the amendment must be received at council by Monday, March 26 and should be addressed to Craig Lyon, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953.

For further information, call Craig on 5662 9806 or email craig. lyon@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Foster sale confirmed SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will sell land to South Gippsland Water, allowing the water board to expand.

Deputy mayor Cr Mohya Davies said the sale of part of 20-22 Pioneer Street was vital to the town’s future.

“South Gippsland Water is a very important part of the Foster community and it is imperative they be given the opportunity to increase their footprint,” she said.

Council will be lobbied to plan for the future of the library, gallery, Parks Victoria offices and information centre.

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WOMEN from the Bass Coast region will gather to celebrate International Women’s day with a luncheon at Archie’s on the Creek on March 8.

The luncheon includes a two course meal and a glass of wine, as well as tea and coffee. Counsellor, psychotherapist, artist and founder of Into Blue, Jo Ablett will be the guest speaker for the event. Tickets for the day are available now. For more information, contact Sam or Corinna on 1300 BCOAST or 5671 2756.

THE Leongatha Men’s Shed has had so many generous donations of tables, chairs and cabi-

nets that they have no room to store them all. If you know of an available space that may be suitable for furniture storage, please contact Rolf Taylor on 5662 2784.

3MFM’s first open day recently was a successful event, with visitors arriving throughout the day to see how the radio station works and to meet their favourite presenters.

Station president Wendy Williams said the turnout of visitors showed the public truly does appreciate its local station. You can support 3mFM by becoming a member of the station and with March being membership month,

there has never been a better time. Phone 5674 1900 for more information.

NEWHAVEN College has two scholarships available for 2013. Academic scholarships will be available for entry at Year 7 and Year 10.

Applications for these scholarships close on March 18.

General excellence scholarships are available for all secondary levels, applications close on April 28. For more information, please visit the college website: www.newhavencol.vic. edu.au.

THE 2012 Port Albert Bash fishing challenge

will be held on the Labour Day weekend, from March 10-12.

There are 12 categories to be contested during the event, including children’s categories.

There is $6000 worth of prizes to be won throughout the competition. Pre-registration is required and must be received by March 10.

For more information please phone 5183 2212, or email Portpub2010@ hotmail.com.

BEWARE of fax and email scams. The Star received a request for personal details from the Central Bank of Nigeria recently. The fax is on a professional looking letterhead and kindly

requests all personal details to be provided in order to receive a large sum of money. Remember if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

A FRIGHTENED wallaby was a surprise visitor in McCartin Street, Leongatha on Friday afternoon, providing shoppers and store owners alike with some excitement.

It bounded across the street near Nikolina’s Florist, then continued up McCartin Street past the church and then out of sight.

Hopefully the wallaby managed to make it out of town safely.

Local shoppers: Linda and Roger Keagle enjoyed a cuppa at the Jumbunna Bush Market.

ON THE first Sunday of the month, the Jumbunna Bush Market is held in the local hall on Cruickshank Road, Jumbunna.

The market is just 5km from Korumburra and hosts a variety of stalls of mostly home grown and made goods for sale.

Going from 9am through to 1pm, it’s a great place to drop in and grab some of the interesting items the community has to offer.

Eating for charity: the staff of Inverloch Primary School supported UnitingCare’s Pancake Day by eating pancakes for breakfast last Friday.

Supporting the cause were, front: principal Wendy Caple, Glenys Allum and Anna Wilson. Back: Clare Peterson, Tegan Kelly, Elisha Riseley, Rob van Rooy, Greg Twite and Jenny Mulqueeny.

Good-bye McGarveys THE Lions Club of Inverloch and District continue to be busy working for the community of Inverloch.

Since Christmas the club has sold Lions Christmas cakes to holidaymakers at caravan parks, conducted the weekly barbecue at the Foodworks supermarket and provided a free sausage sizzle at the Inverloch Australia Day celebrations.

Last weekend, the Inverloch Lions carried out the car-parking, traffic management and

pedestrian control at the Superbike event on Phillip Island.

On a lighter but also a sad note the Inverloch Lions Club, held a social night last Tuesday to farewell long time Inverloch community workers, Frank and Dot McGarvey.

They have moved to Leongatha and have transferred their Lions membership to the Leongatha Lions Club.

Frank and Dot were presented with a glass inscribed mantle clock by the Inverloch Lions Club.

Loving it: Jenny Jensen had a ball at the weekend workshop.

Artists celebrate THE Leongatha Art and Craft Society Inc. is as diverse as the imaginations of its members.

Farewelling McGarveys: long time Inverloch residents and community workers, Frank and Dot McGarvey, were presented with a farewell gift by the members of the Inverloch and District Lions Club.

So when the group hosted a Regional Arts Victoriafunded workshop at the rear of the Meeniyan Art Gallery last weekend (under the tutelage of renowned paper artist Gail Stiffe) things got a little wild.

Those who attended threw themselves into the construction of an ‘artist’s book’. But the get together was something of a celebration too – as the group’s 40 year anniversary was marked.

President Tric Hill said the artist’s book was an idea that had no limits.

“This is helping us to develop skills leading up to our artists’ book competition and exhibition at the Meeniyan Art Gallery in September. But the book idea is something that is very much open to interpretation,” she said.

“Everybody will have a different idea of what it means to them. This is just one example – of how to do it with paper. But you can create an artist’s book that tells a story in any medium you want.

“It could be a concertina book, it could be a scroll, it could be a box, it could be a 3D arrangement. But it is telling a story and it is passing on information. It must also take a portable form.”

For Tric creating an artist’s book means employing some extra creative thinking. Her favoured medium is glass. Entry forms and competition details are available at the Leongatha Gallery.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - PAGE 11

College bigger and better

By Simone Short COMMUNITY College Gippsland welcomed students, staff and its new chief executive officer to its new home at the former Leongatha Primary School site last week.

Room to improve: the former Leongatha Primary School site has provided CCG with seven additional classrooms, enabling the college to offer more courses, such as the popular child services course.

Welcome to our new home: Community College Gippsland business operations manager Alex Todorovski and CEO Paul Wilson at the new Leongatha campus.

A meet and greet morning tea was held with a visit from the new CEO Paul Wilson, who has relocated from New Zealand to take on the position.

CCG board chair Cheryl Glowrey said the appointment filled the position vacated by Bernadette O O’Connor who had served aas CEO for eight-and-a-half yyears.

“Paul brings a wealth of eexpertise and a fresh persspective as the organisation m moves to consolidate folllowing a period of enormous ggrowth,” Ms Glowrey said.

Mr Wilson said the new ccampus and facilities were aan asset to the college and tthe community.

“I think the college is at a phase of its development w where it’s starting to make bbetter links with the comm munity with what we can ooffer,” he said.

“There’s been a push iin the Victorian region and A Australia as a whole for edu-

cation to make a difference to people’s lives and I think the college has an important part to play in that.

“For the entry level foundation and some of the vocational areas, we’ve got a reputation for good development and good delivery. It’s a role that is different, but is complementary to other parts of the tertiary education sector and I think we just have to establish more firmly our place and continue to grow and develop our reputation for quality delivery in those areas.”

Staff members worked tirelessly over a number of weeks to clean and prepare the campus for classes at the beginning of February.

CCG business operations manager Alex Todorovski gave The Star a tour of their new campus, and said the additional space has enabled the college to introduce a number of new courses and create new partnerships, including affiliations with Monash University, University OF the Third Age and the Men’s Shed.

“We want to make a community hub and include local partnership; we’re getting excited about community members coming here to use our facilities,” he said.

“We’re increasing business courses, we’ll have

more retail, business and information technology, and can also offer large numbers for child services, aged care and agriculture and horticulture.”

Specialty courses such as bee keeping, photography, karate and languages are also run at the college.

The new location is a vast improvement in space and includes 12 classrooms, whilst the previous CCG site consisted of only five.

Mr Todorovski said enrolments for term one this year had already exceeded the entire number of enrolments for the whole of 2011 and no limit had been set for accepting students.

“We’re not putting a ceiling on it; we’re continuing to add to what we already offer,” he said.

“If people walk in the door, we’re happy to create courses to meet their needs.”

CCG has grown to become one of the largest community colleges in regional Victoria, delivering adult education and training at campuses in Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Warragul, Pakenham, Morwell, Traralgon and Sale.

For more information on CCG visit: www.ccg.asn.au or phone 5622 6000.

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No choice REGARDING “Desal rates snub” (Star, February 21, 2012)

E D I T O R I A L Consequences simply dire A DEATH could have occurred in McCartin Street, Leongatha last week, and not just that of the wallaby that took lunch-time shoppers by surprise as it bounded up the footpath.

Powerlines touched the top of an excavator being transported on a low-loader truck, narrowly avoiding bringing live cables to the ground last Thursday. The fact such cables are hanging low in one of the town’s two main streets is a worry.

McCartin Street is an extension of the Bass and Strzelecki highways - the thoroughfare between the Latrobe Valley and South Gippsland. Given the increase in traffic on these highways since construction of the desalination plant began, hazards such as low hanging powerlines must be addressed.

Traffic levels are only likely to increase, given the valley is the region’s industrial powerhouse and South Gippsland continues to grow. While the State Government has approved funding to design a heavy vehicle alternate route in Leongatha, that route is essentially for traffic travelling on the South Gippsland Highway, and not on the Strzelecki and Bass highways.

Thursday’s incident prompts one to think the design should consider an option for avoiding McCartin Street.

Long Street looks to be the most likely option for the alternate route as it stands. Young Street could well be an alternate heavy vehicle route to McCartin Street, at least through the CBD. However the question remains how this would link with Long Street? Such a route is impeded by a tight 90 degree turn near the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority office in Young Street, tight turning distance at the junction of Young and Bair streets, the Horticultural Society Park and the railway line.

Continuing the route from Young Street into Holt Street, over the railway line and linking with Koonwarra Road could be an option, albeit an expensive one.

In the short term, the authority responsible for powerlines, SP Ausnet, should consider laying all power cables in McCartin Street underground. That would be costly too, but is perhaps the most cost effective option, at least for now.

I, LIKE many others resent that this $6 billion project, which is contributing to our increases in energy and water bills, continues to refuse to pay rates and yet council, whilst putting this issue in the ‘too hard basket’, seems to think that a 12.9 per cent increase is appropriate for the rest of us.

I acknowledge that Cr Wright is democratically entitled to his opinion, however many whose water supply is via South Gippsland and Westernport Water boards do not want desalinated water coming through their taps.

Presumably, Cr Wright did not hear comments made by Kenneth Davidson, senior writer for The Age on ABC National

late January.

He expressed grave concerns about the amount of boron in the water and its adverse health effects on humans and vegetation.

It is well documented that citrus plants are adversely affected by an excess of boron.

Let us not forget the initial reason why Wonthaggi was chosen to host this massive, unnecessary construction, which was mainly to provide water for Melbourne and Geelong.

Mary Bramall, Wonthaggi.

Knee jerk reaction THE desal plant was a knee jerk reaction after years of neglecting the need for supply upgrades.

Unfortunately it has shut out

the sustainable alternatives.

One of the cheapest that could still be economically done is stormwater upgrades and substitution for where drinking water is now unnecessarily used. The irony is that the desal consortium is now claiming loans and payments they aren’t contractually entitled to, which, if granted, will put the final nail in the coffin of a sustainable water supply.

Neil Rankine, Dalyston.

Council hospitality OPEN letter to members of South Gippsland community.

If you have read mayor Cr Raabe’s message to community members on February 21, I am pleased that mayor Cr Raabe

reiterates that all community members are welcome at the council chambers.

I have found that the hospitality that has been (or hasn’t been) extended to myself confusing. I realise I have left council in a like confused manner.

I believe it is important that we all have to abide to the local laws which council works by.

This has cost myself a fine ($600) and council has also removed me from the chamber.

I am sure that the community should be aware that a new air-conditioner was installed over the Christmas break in council chambers.

I am sure the sum of $65,000 council spent on the new airconditioner will be enjoyed by any community member who takes up mayor Cr Raabe’s kind offer.

Paul Norton, Leongatha South.

VOXPOP! VOX Have you visited any of the local pools this summer?

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

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

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

Yes, we use SPLASH at Leongatha once a week for children’s lessons.

Tanja Westwood, Nyora

Yes, we have two children No, we are just visiting famwho have weekly lessons at ily in the area and they have a SPLASH. pool.

Kate Foster, Peter Jensen, Leongatha Canberra

No, I live in Inverloch so I swim at the beach.

Heather Withers, Inverloch

Christine wins quest round Young talent time

SOUTH Gippsland Secondary College student Christine Brickle was the winner of the region final of the Lion’s Youth of the Year.

Christine will represent the region at the district final in Trafalgar in March.

Students each responded to two questions and had

two minutes to talk on each, before giving a five minute recitation on a subject of their own choice.

The four contestants spent several hours with the judges who were faced with the task of selecting the overall winner.

The Lions Club of Korumburra was thanked for hosting and local Lions wish Christine ‘good speaking’.

PLATFORM SEVEN OKAY

THE Wonthaggi Club set the scene for seven talented young musicians to strut their stuff on Friday night.

Moving forward: Christine Brickle has advanced to the next round of the Lion’s Youth of the Year Quest.

The event was part of the Bass Coast Community Foundation’s sponsorship of young performers.

Last year the foundation handed out $4000 to two students to aid in their commencement of studies in music. Josh Hooke and James Blair are now studying at Melbourne Univer-

sity. Alan Brown, chairman of the Bass Coast Community Foundation, gave a rousing reception to all of the performers.

“These young people have put on quite a show tonight, and I can tell they’re all set for bright futures,” he said.

“We’re so proud to be able to help these guys get to university and further their education.”

This year’s winner will be announced later in the year.

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Apply to become a PSO today. P.S. Your community needs you.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - PAGE 13

Classic book rises from hell on earth

By Brad Lester THE Vietnam War wrecked Barry Heard’s life but decades on, his experience has created an opportunity he never thought possible.

He has written a moving personal account of the war, Well Done Those Men, that has officially been declared a classic, and is now studied by secondary and university students around Australia.

The Bairnsdale man was a guest speaker at the Bass Coast/South Gippsland Business Alliance breakfast at the Inlet Hotel, Inverloch, last Thursday.

Mr Heard’s tumultuous experience, during and after the war, was heard by representatives of businesses, GippsTAFE and Chisholm TAFE, and educators.

Raised at Swifts Creek

in East Gippsland, Mr Heard had a steady girlfriend and worked on a farm when he was conscripted into National Service and then served in Vietnam.

He experienced hell on earth. Viet Cong soldiers hid behind Vietnamese families and Australian soldiers were ordered to shoot the families to reach the enemy, Mr Heard said.

“I learnt that war is the most dumbest, dumbest thing that we as humans do,” he said.

A radio operator in Vietnam, Mr Heard recalled Australian soldiers unable to cry, their experiences having robbed them of emotion.

The Vietnam experience changed him and he was unable to fit back into his previous life. He studied at university, battling his demons by drinking and felt the wrath of anti-Vietnam protestors; at one point, he

was called “baby killer” and urinated on as onlookers clapped.

Mr Heard wrote the book as therapy after being diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder that left him in such a fragile mental state, that he was a threat to his own life.

Now Mr Heard is considering a film contract for his book, but has taken heart in the fact he has helped spread awareness of Vietnam veterans’ experience, as reflected by the 32,000 letters he has received in response.

“I’ve had a lot of support from Vietnam vets and letters from their wives saying ‘thank you’; that my book had explained their husbands’ silence,” Mr Heard said. ►More photos in Social Scene, page 40.

Memories fresh: Barry Heard has penned a confronting account of the Vietnam War.

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But that was a blessed thing, given Saturday’s intense heat.

The Meeniyan CWA’s Breaky on the Bridge was all wrapped up before 11am.

Given the CWA’s reputation for putting on a great feed, it shouldn’t have been much of a surprise.

Staged on the Tarwin River rail-trail bridge outside Meeniyan, the event helped mark the Year of the Farmer – with the express purpose of raising funds to help continue the CWA’s good work.

“It’s been so successful that we’ve sold everything two hours earlier than expected,” secretary Heather Scott said.

Heather said the Year of the Farmer was established to remind people of

the importance of farming and farming communities.

“We were invited by the chairperson of the Year of the Farmer board, Marie Lally, who was also the president of CWA Australia, to have breakfasts on bridges. So we thought, ‘We’ve got a bridge. We’ll do it!’ So we did,” Heather said.

“We’ve had about 70 people, including some children and dogs – some locals, some city people who’ve come to visit friends and have the breakfast as well.

“The money we’re raising goes to the CWA, who will spend it to help support farming families.”

Heather said there were still some farming families in other parts of the state who had yet to rebuild after last year’s devastating floods. Many were not insured.

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A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.

Choose cars wisely, young drivers urged YOUNG drivers looking to buy new or second-hand cars before heading to university and TAFE are urged to think safety first, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) said.

Research shows that if all young drivers upgraded to cars with a four or five star safety rating, road trauma could drop by up to 25 per cent.

Young drivers are over-represented in road trauma, with 44 Victorians aged 16-20 killed on the roads last year, six more than in 2010 and the highest number since 2007.

TAC studies reveal that the most inexperienced drivers drove the oldest, least safe cars.

TAC chief executive officer Janet Dore said parents also had a key role to play in helping put young drivers into safer cars.

She urged them to check the

First Car List (available online) and speak to their children about safer options before making their trip to the car dealership.

The First Car List has been especially prepared for young people looking to buy their first car, and features a range of older vehicles with four or five star safety ratings that sell for between $3000 and $12,000.

“We know it can be an expensive exercise buying that first car, but we have a solution that does not involve spending huge amounts of money, and it could save your life,” Ms Dore said.

“We’re not suggesting parents and their children spend thousands of dollars on the newest cars on the market, but we encourage them to select the safest model in the class you’re looking at.

“Buying a safe car doesn’t have to cost a fortune.”

The list features cars rang-

ing from the four-star safety rated 1996-98 Holden Astra TR, available for around $3200 to the five-star safety rated 2005-07 Ford Focus LS/LT, priced from $11,400.

Ms Dore said the summer holidays were a popular time for young people to buy cars before they headed back to university and TAFE, and now was the time to look at the safest options available.

The First Car list, available at www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au is based on the Used Car Safety Ratings which rank a car using a five-star rating system according to its ability to protect a driver in a crash.

The ratings were developed by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and are based on the analysis of the records of more than five million crashes.

Driver’s lives: TAC chief executive officer Janet Dore chats with young driver Harriet Fisk about selecting a safe car.

Don’t be rude on the road A NEW campaign launched by the Coalition Government urges bike riders and drivers to share the road safely.

Research has revealed Victorians feel we are ruder on the road than in other aspects of our lives.

The social media awareness campaign, Road User or Abuser, is the first of its kind, using a Facebook page as a forum for bike riders and drivers to come together to discuss their concerns about sharing Victoria’s roads.

Minister for Roads Terry Mulder said the Road User or Abuser campaign addressed key road safety issues - including a lack of knowledge of cycling related road rules by both bike riders

and drivers - and bike riders breaking key road rules when they think it’s safe to do so.

“Eighty-eight per cent of drivers and bike riders agree there needs to be greater mutual respect between road users,” Mr Mulder said.

“Eighty-three per cent agree that behaviour on the road is too aggressive and rude compared to our behaviour in other aspects of our lives.”

Research findings show that not only are driver and bike rider attitudes toward each other at times negative, so are some of their behaviours.

“While 87 per cent of bike riders and drivers believe bike riders are more vulnerable than drivers on the roads, only 52 per cent believe that drivers actually look out for bike riders,” Mr Mulder said.

Dangerous driver behaviour among the most common causes of police reported crashes involving bicycles on Victoria’s roads include: • opening a car door without checking for approaching bike riders (about 20 per cent of bike/car crashes in the Melbourne CBD and surrounds); • driving across the path of an oncoming bike rider (about 30 per cent of crashes in Victoria); and • bike riders being hit from the side or from behind (about 20 per cent of crashes in Victoria).

Bike riders also need to do their bit by wearing a helmet, using bicycle lights to make sure they are visible, riding in bicycle lanes where they are provided and stopping at red lights.

Mr Mulder said an online community discussion will be held on VicRoads’ new Road User or Abuser Facebook page, encouraging bike riders and drivers to discuss their concerns with each other.

The Road User or Abuser campaign will address a key topic each week over six weeks of the campaign, including relationships, rules and tips, visibility, points of view, confessions and conciliation. Any other hot topics identified during the campaign will also be addressed.

The Facebook page can be found at facebook. com/RoadUserOrAbuser For more information on safe cycling, visit vicroads.vic.gov.au/Bicycles

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Lights lead the way SAVING energy means saving money with today’s risings electricity costs and LED lights are one solution.

LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights use the latest and best Chips on Board (COB) technology.

“This is the first technology I’ve seen that rivals conventional down lights,” Shane Clayton from the Energy Eco Sustainable Living Centre in Korumburra said.

“They use one tenth of the power consumption of a normal globe and are set to last 15

plus years.”

The COB LED down light is also safer for your home or business as they do not emit heat when running.

A conventional down light can reach temperatures of up to 360 degrees centigrade, according to Shane.

“The LEDs don’t run hot, which is safer and saves you money,” he said.

“By not having excess heat poured into your home from the lights, you can save money by not running the cooling systems as hard to offset

the heat.”

The COB LED technology is an obvious choice when fitting out a business or home.

“They are highly efficient and are great replacements for conventional down lights,” Shane said.

“People don’t realise just how many down lights go into a building. A regular house could have 100 down lights in it.

“All the energy you save multiplied by 100 means a lot of savings.”

The COB LED down lights may be a bit more

Large range: Shane Clayton and the team at Energy Eco Korumburra have a great range of COB LED products available.

Bank scammers warning SOUTH Gippslanders are being urged to watch out for telephone scammers claiming to be from major banks and asking for personal details.

Bass MLA Ken Smith said the reminder comes after a disturbing report to Consumer Affairs Victoria that these scammers recently targeted a Wonthaggi resident with telephone calls.

“A scam is a scheme designed to take your money deceitfully, and give you little or nothing in return,” he said.

“Scammers will prey on your vulnerability to swindle you out of your hard earned dollars.

“Scams are designed to appear like legitimate offers but if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

The warning comes following a recent report about a telephone caller, claiming to work for a major bank, requesting the Wonthaggi resident’s bank details so she could find out how much money she was

going to receive.

Tips to avoid being scammed: • remember: banks and other legitimate companies will never ask for your personal details over the phone; • never send money, give credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know and trust; • contact your bank or credit card company immediately if you think you may have provided your financial information to a scammer; and to avoid telemarketers and potential scammers, you can join the Federal Government’s Do Not Call Register online at donotcall.gov.au or by calling 1300 792 958.

“Scammers are always finding new ways to con people and it may be difficult to tell a scam from a genuine offer, but remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” Mr Smith said.

For more information, to dob in a scam or to test how scam savvy you are by trying the government’s online scams quiz, visit www.consumer.vic.gov.au/scams

School at work days Observe school life in operation...

Newhaven College is opening its doors from 9.30 – 11am Thursday March 1 – Junior School and Year 9 Environmental Centre (1770 Phillip Island Tourist Road, Sunset Strip) Tuesday March 6 – Senior School (Boys Home Road, Newhaven) t See students at work t Observe a range of academic and extra-curricular activities t Experience the benefits of life at Newhaven College For more information contact Mary Brown on 5956 7505 or visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au

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expensive than traditional down lights but the savings are endless.

“They are not cheap but are a lot cheaper to run, and end up more cost effective in the long term,” Shane said.

“We have a great variety of bulbs and light colours in store and we are able to order in however many you need.”

Drop in and see Shane and the team at the Energy Eco Sustainable Living Centre in Korumburra if you want to start saving on your electricity bill.

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Acquired Brain Injury Services

Latrobe Community Health Service offers a range of services tailored to meet the needs of individuals and families affected by Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).

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people with an Acquired Brain Injury and their support networks.

Disability Services Manager Cameron Murdoch said “This can be through assisting with person directed planning to ensure people reach their goals and aspirations through to the provision of direct support services such as personal care or respite�.

The Disability Services team also provides support to service providers within the Gippsland region through the Information, Training and Secondary Consultation (ITASC) project.

Regional ITASC project worker Anita Harnden said “This role works across Gippsland to provide information to individuals, families and service providers around ABI as well as providing training to service providers

Gamblers Help Latrobe Community Health Service is encouraging people who think their gambling has become an issue to seek help.

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If gambling is an issue for you, or someone close to you, talk to Ann Briggs, Manager Counselling Services said “Counsellors can advise someone you can trust.

For more information or to speak people on strategies to overcome with Gambler’s Help Gippsland problem gambling, prepare people please call 1800 242 696 for change and advise their family

to build capacity and respond more effectively to people who are affected

by ABI�

The Latrobe Community Health Service Drug Treatment Services team includes the Acquired Brain Injury, Alcohol and other Drug Clinical Consultant. The consultant’s role is to work across Gippsland to offer direct treatment, secondary consultations, education and information to service providers for people who have both an Acquired Brain Injury and drug and alcohol issues.

For information on Acquried Brain Injury Services please phone 1800 242 696.

Gamblers Help Gippsland

Latrobe Community Health Service is running a Cannabis awareness education program across the Latrobe Valley throughout the year.

Cautious with Cannabis is a free, two hour education program about cannabis, its effects and the strategies to reduce potential harm.

The program will be valueble to anyone who wishes to know more about cannabis and strategies which can help them reduce the harms, cut down or stop using.

Cautious with Cannabis details: 2012 Dates Wednesday 14 March - Morwell 6.00pm - 8.00pm Tuesday 17 April - Sale 1.00pm - 3.00pm Tuesday 15 May - Warragul 1.00pm - 3.00pm Wednesday 13 June - Morwell 6.00pm - 8.00pm Tuesday 17 July - Sale 1.00pm - 3.00pm Tuesday 14 August - Warragul 1.00pm - 3.00pm Wednesday 12 September - Morwell 6.00pm - 8.00pm Tuesday 16 October - Sale 1.00pm - 3.00pm Tuesday 13 November - Warragul 1.00pm - 3.00pm For further information please contact an Alcohol and Drug Clinician at Latrobe Community Health Service on 1800 242 696.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - PAGE 19

Women overpower lightning LIGHTNING flashed, thunder roared and the rain teemed down, but none of it could be heard above the din of 40-plus networking women.

They imbibed in the viticultural and culinary delights of Lucinda Estate Cellar Door in Leongatha recently.

A quality sampling of four whites and four reds, accompanied by matching food morsels, encouraged chatter and warmed hearts as Lucy and Andrew Gromotka and their team tempted all with tasty treats and wine education.

By the time a delicious barbecue of chicken and salmon reached the plates of the now-mellowed assembly, new friendships and contacts had been forged, door prizes won, and big announcements made by the South-

ern Business Women’s Network.

President Kaz Hughes outlined the forthcoming major event of the year, to be held on March 31, with the news that the three major sponsors were secured: Telstra Countrywide, Allianz Insurance/Leongatha Agencies, and Bendigo Community Banks Inverloch, Mirboo North, Foster/Toora and San Remo sharing in the third major.

Gold and silver sponsorships are still needed and encouraged from the membership and also are open to the general community.

Promotion for the March event is about to commence, and those interested in taking part in the interactive sponsors event on the day, with the opportunity to mingle with 100 or more seminar delegates, are invited to contact sponsorship co-ordinator Robyn Eva, on 0409 198 636.

Sponsorship forms are also available from the website and from First National Prom Country Real Estate’s offices in Leongatha and Mirboo North.

Network vice president Gillian Mertens introduced Wendy Major and Kerena Kerr from the Local Learning and Employment Network, and announced the network’s intention to sponsor two young women through LLEN, in their further education.

She said the network welcomes all business people, whether they are employed or business owners, in an inclusive and friendly environment.

More information can be found on their website, www.sbwn.com.au.

You can also find the Southern Business Women’s Network on Facebook, and contact them via Kaz Hughes, at her office in Leongatha on 5662 3100.

Town tired of vandals VANDALS are destroying Leongatha’s street gardens and shop-keepers are sick of it.

Ken Alcorn from Leongatha Lunchworks said the vandals strike every week.

“It needs to be highlighted about the level of damage that goes on to our gardens every week,” he said.

“Flowers are being ripped out and thrown at shops, while just last week they ruined some edging.”

This comes after the grass tree in the middle of the McCartin Street and Peart Street roundabout was vandalised.

“We need to report this kind of behaviour and get something done about it,” Mr Alcorn said.

“It affects all of us: it’s costly, makes the town look bad and we end

up with a mess.

“If you see some idiot doing something like this, don’t just look the other way. Call the cops and report them.”

Mr Alcorn said council gardeners do a great job to keep the gardens looking beautiful.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s parks and gardens co-ordinator Steve Missen said vandalism was regular.

“Most of our Monday morning is a clean-up,” he said.

“McCartin Street down through to McDonalds is usually a trail of destruction.”

Mr Missen said replacing something like the grass tree was an expensive exercise.

“It’s about $300 to $400 for the plant, and then we have to go to

Melbourne and get it and plant it and look after it so we probably wouldn’t replace it,” he said.

The damage seems to be intensifying, according to Mr Missen.

“It’s not a new concept but I have noticed an increase in the last couple of years. The volume of it has increased,” he said.

Mr Missen said his team would not be deterred by the vandals.

“I don’t think the community should go without having nice garden beds because of some idiot,” he said.

“I’m determined not to be put off by what a couple of individuals do, but I guess there has to be a point.”

If you witness vandalism contact Crime Stoppers or your local police station.

Fun night out: Allison Drury, Kaz Hughes, Leanne Vanleishout, and Lucy and Andrew Gromotka of Lucinda Estate Cellar Door.

Mingling women: Gillian Mertens and Carol Blair, of the South Gippsland Business Women’s Network, chat.

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MPs offer Liberal insight THE Australian leadership, forestry and fishing were among the issues discussed at a Liberal Party event in Leongatha last Wednesday.

McMillan MP Russell Broadbent and Narracan MLA Gary Blackwood addressed members of the South Gippsland branch of the Liberal Party at the Leongatha RSL. The evening was the same night Kevin Rudd resigned as Foreign

Affairs Minister, providing an opportune time for Mr Broadbent to share his views about the government’s internal leadership challenge.

As the parliamentary secretary for forestry and fisheries, Mr Blackwood spoke of the importance of maintaining a healthy timber industry to reduce the need to import rainforest timber from third world countries.

He believes Australia should be able to maintain its forest industry

while at the same time protecting native animals.

Mr Blackwood spoke of the fishing industry - the commercial, recreational and aboriginal rights while at the same time ensuring it remained sustainable.

He spoke of the financial surplus the previous government inherited and yet there was a $30 billion deficit plus non-budgeted expenditure when they were elected to office.

More photos in next week’s Star.

Keen explorers: the Inverloch Walkie Talkies have again been out and about. Recently they enjoyed a tour of the desalination plant, starting at the Desalination Community Centre in Wonthaggi.

Valley road closure A ROAD at Wild Dog Valley be closed for up to 12 weeks.

The closure will affect Wild Dog Valley Road between O’Tooles Road and Ross and Witherdons Road.

South Gippsland Shire Council announced the closure to allow deck replacement on Scott’s Bridge, Wild Dog Valley,

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Official greeting: Geoff Dean, president of the South Gippsland branch of the Liberal Party, welcomes visiting MPs Russell Broadbent and Gary Blackwood to Leongatha.

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Kids learn from reading

ARE YOU confused about how to select picture books that will support language development in young children?

There are so many gorgeous, colourful, fun books available, so how do you pick the ones that will offer the best support to a young child or grandchild as their language skills develop?

Research has shown that reading with a child for 10 minutes a day can have a significant effect on their language development.

At the age of two children who have been read to have a vocabulary

of around 500 words, while children who haven’t been read to have around 50 words.

One of the aims of the 2012 National Year of Reading is to encourage and extend reading at

South Gippsland Shire Council briefs A LEONGATHA laneway will be named in honour of Dr Alec Bennett.

The unnamed laneway located off Roughead Street will be called Bennett Lane.

CR DAVID Lewis tabled a petition signed by 142 people calling for farmers to pay a more equitable share of farm rates. The petition calls on council to charge farmers rates based on the value of their house and area surrounding the house only.

CR KIERAN Kennedy suggested council investigate the possibility of erecting a canoe ramp at the Venus Bay jetty, following the success of a similar ramp at Tarwin Lower that resulted in more kayakers using the Tarwin River.

CR Jeanette Harding will travel throughout regional Victoria calling for better transport infrastructure as part of her role as deputy chair of the South East Australian Transport Strategy.

The group’s first quarterly meeting was held at Sale recently. Among the issues will be the heavy vehicle alternate route in Leongatha.

COUNCILLORS’ expenses amounted to $197,278 between July 1 and December 31, 2011, including councillor allowances of $15,083 and the mayoral allowance of $45,153. Fuel costs amounted to $4026 and mobile phone costs to $2358. Conference, accommodation and parking costs followed with $2401.

MANY community groups have benefited from councillors’ discretionary funds. The Port Franklin Tennis and Sports Club received $400 to help with the annual junior fishing experience event. The Probus Club of Foster received $300 to help with catering for the 20th anniversary celebration and the Stony Creek Rodeo received $900. The Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute received $500 to help buy a dishwasher.

The Dumbalk and District Progress Association received $600 to produce a quarterly newsletter.

The Mirboo North Swimming Pool Committee received $1000 and the Mirboo North Golf Club $200 towards its Australia Day Open Golf Competition.

THE future of the Corner Inlet Motorcycle Club at Yanakie will not be revisited by council for some time. Council received a petition from the club in December, calling for council to support the club continuing to use its Yanakie track, despite concerns about noise and dust raised by neighbours. Council will notify the club that “appropriate community consultation” will occur when the lease is due for renewal in 2014.

THE Country Fire Authority has received council approval to lease part of the Walkerville Retarding Basin. The land will be used to establish a satellite fire station.

The CFA first approached council in 2005 to lease council owned land within the Prom View Estate at Walkerville. The CFA will rent the site at 20 Panoramic Drive for $104 a year.

A NEW operator is being sought for the Korumburra Tourist Park.

Council will seek expressions of interest to find operators to enter into a long term lease.

all ages. As one of the activities in support of the National Year of Reading, West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation will be holding a special session of the popular Between the Covers book discussion series focusing on how to identify picture books and activities that will support language development in small children.

This session is particularly aimed at parents, carers and grandparents who may be wondering how to pick a ‘good’ picture book to share with a preschooler.

Alexandra Spiller, senior speech pathologist from Gippsland Southern Health Service, will present a short talk on her favourite books for supporting language development and the key points to look for when selecting a picture book.

Geraldine Archibald, the West Gippsland early years co-ordinator, will speak about the Baby Rhyme Time and Story Time sessions the corporation conducts each week.

The session will be held on Tuesday, March 6 at 2.30pm at Leongatha Library. To book please contact the Leongatha Library on 5662 4829.

at a cost of $120,000.

Council advises alternate routes are to be taken.

Local residents, major users and emergency ser-

vices are being advised by letter.

Anyone with enquiries should contact Mohammad Chowdhury on 5662 9266.

Mayor’s message Cr Veronica Dowman

VICTORIAN local government elections will be held on October 27, 2012, and there are many reasons to consider nominating for the role of councillor.

In my six years as a councillor and in my time as mayor, I have found the experience both rewarding and challenging. Moreover, being a democratically elected community representative in local government is an important role and a great honour.

If you think being a councillor might be for you, now is the time to prepare. At Bass Coast Shire Council we have seven councillors and as a group we are representative of the community.

For this reason I would encourage people from all walks of life, women and younger people to consider nominating for council.

If you are not sure about what it means to be a councillor, the Victorian Electoral Commission website outlines the role and responsibilities.

Day to day there are several duties. Each newly elected council establishes meeting schedules and the type of meetings required to deal with business so there is the best outcome for their community.

Currently Wednesdays are allocated for a majority of regular council meetings and briefings. The third Wednesday is always the public council meeting, where decisions are made openly and transparently and the fourth Wednesday may be used for catch up meetings, citizenship ceremonies or other similar events.

There is considerable time required for meeting preparation and this includes weekly reading, research and understanding council legislation. The law requires all councillors to keep an open mind on an issue until it has been formally presented and debated.

There are also committee meetings that require councillor representation and this is shared across all councillors, according to their interests. Councillors sit on 16 external committees and 10 council committees that serve an important role in policy development and advice to council.

Being a councillor also requires a commitment to being involved in the community through attending rate payer meetings and other functions. This brings me back to the reasons why I enjoy my role.

If you are the type of person who has a passion for building a better community then I highly recommend nominating yourself as a councillor for your municipality.

Finally, I did want to draw your attention to a community event I will be attending which supports a very good cause.

Council’s International Womens’ Day lunch is on March 8 and if you haven’t already got your ticket, see Council’s Update Advertisement for more details.

Cr Veronica Dowman, mayor.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - PAGE 21

Long Jetty debate: concrete or timber?

By Matt Dunn SECRETARY of the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council (GTLC) John Parker is backing a plan for a reconstruction of the Port Welshpool Long Jetty – as long as it’s done with timber.

Two camps exist when it comes to the reconstruction of the tourist icon – one advocating a concrete jetty, the other a wooden one.

Mr Parker believes a wooden jetty would tick many boxes.

“We’re keen to look at strategic points where tourism should be developed and certainly the Long Jetty would give us a major infrastructure. You can’t do that in a concrete sense,” Mr Parker said.

“We’ve said that to Peter Ryan’s adviser. We see the Long Jetty as vital to fishing. We’re pushing for the wooden jetty at a federal and state level.”

Mr Parker said the labour council had not received “a lot” of feedback from politicians.

“I just believe the nature of the political cycle – and I’m a very cynical person – means people like to announce things just before an election.

I think we’re about 12 to 18 months away from the big announcements,” he said.

“We’re hopeful for the rebuilding of the jetty and a changing scheme. Rather than apprentices going back to the yard between jobs,

we want them to help maintain the infrastructure of Old Gippstown, Coal Creek and the jetty as training facilities.

“That would mean the public wouldn’t have to do so much maintenance through volunteers and apprentices would hone those broad skills. We’ve got a massive skills shortage, because our kids aren’t getting trained properly.”

Mr Parker said the establishment of an apprentice model would be a first, but believes it could be adopted across Australia “to lift our skills shortages”.

Those close to the project say $10 million is needed to begin work on the jetty’s reconstruction, with the Federal Government being asked to cover a $4 million shortfall. Five million dollars has already been promised by the State Government and $1 million by South Gippsland Shire Council.

But another wooden jetty advocate and author of a study on the proposed underwater observatory, Bob McDonald, believes Gippsland Ports, along with others, had become too focused on the idea of a concrete jetty, and only a wooden one would fit the criteria of “restored”.

“Restored is not concrete,” he said.

Mr McDonald believes there is already enough money to reconstruct the jetty in wood, with the help of the labour council.

“The question has to be what is the true maintenance cost of a wooden jetty, as opposed to maintaining

a concrete jetty? It’s not right to say it’s only $100,000 a year to maintain, when you’ve got to pull it down in 40 years,” he said.

“We need to see the jetty’s reconstruction as a positive thing for the community and not go asking for $4 million from the Federal Government. How much money do you want? If you want to have a jetty with a capacity of 100 tonne, who is it for?”

But Welshpool and District Advisory Group president Paul Macphail said concrete was a cheaper option, with guaranteed water-proofing.

“Timber is an option, but it would be more expensive. Money is a little bit of a concern. Obviously it will come to the next meeting, which is early March. It all gets back to what you can do and what you can’t do,” he said.

Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said he has spoken to the relevant Federal Minister Simon Crean about the restoration of the Long Jetty.

“He understands the significance of the issue in a Gippsland context.

I am now encouraging the Regional Development Committee for the Gippsland region to adopt the project as being one of primary importance so that it can be submitted to the current Federal Government for funding support,” he said.

“As you know the Federal Coalition Opposition has committed to providing the balance of funding, up to a figure of $5 million in the event that it wins government at the next federal election.”

New face: Adam Bartlett will job share with another financial whizz, Sharon De Maria, at the Welshpool Rural Transaction Centre.

New faces at rural centre THE Welshpool Rural Transaction Centre has two new faces, with the appointment of Adam Bartlett and Sharon De Maria.

Manager Kerry Pinzone, however, has left. Mrs Pinzone, who is searching out sunnier climes in Newcastle, NSW with husband Joe, told the Star before her departure that the inclusion of the new workers would be a boon for the service.

“It’ll be good too, to have a bit of testosterone about the place. There are a lot of women here,” she said with a laugh.

Both have a background in banking and Sharon was the manager of the ANZ Bank branch at Foster.

Adam has worked for Advance Bank, St George Bank, Commonwealth

Bank and AMP Banking.

Does his previous working life differ much from what he does at the rural transaction centre?

“Yes and no. I went from a property manager with Commonwealth, managing 219 sites to something a bit smaller,” Adam said.

“But it’s definitely a lifestyle choice.

I’ve got a four-year-old son, Jack, who I’d like to raise somewhere like this, as opposed to the rat race of the city – because I think it’s a lot better for him.

“That side of things has actually turned out really well. He’s started kinder and I’ve started work. Things are falling into place. It’s a lot nicer to wake up in the morning and look out at the paddocks than to wake up and wonder why your next-door neighbour is screaming. It’s fantastic.”

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Graduating with style GIPPSTAFE students were last Tuesday presented with their graduation certificates, celebrating achievements in attaining qualifications.

Not all of the students of the Leongatha campus were on hand to receive their certificates, but for those who were, it was a great chance to celebrate with friends and family.

More than 300 students graduated from courses ranging from business administration, disability, health care and construction.

Education Support and Disability graduate Kirsty Buchan received the Southern and Coastal TAFE Alliance Award as the outstanding student for 2011.

Congratulations: Kirsty Buchan was presented with the Southern and Coastal TAFE Alliance Award as the outstanding student for 2011. She is pictured with regional manager of the Bass Coast campus Helen Lechte and GippsTAFE board member Joanne Stringer.

Right, Big group: students receiving Certificate Three in Aged Care and Home and Community Care, were, back from left: Leigh Powell, Jenny Maskell. Middle: GippsTAFE board member Joanne Stringer, Lynette Thallon, Stefka Anderson, Sharon Martin. Front: Natalie Carmichael and Ann-Maree Chadwick.

Left, Council recipients: South Gippsland Shire Council’s risk management co-ordinator Bret McLean and return to work adviser Judith Middleton both graduated with a Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety. They are pictured with GippsTAFE board member Joanne Stringer.

Right, Big earner: Thomas Sorrell was presented with Certificate Three and a Diploma in Education Support. He is with parents Lisa and Steve.

Happy memories linger CELEBRATIONS commemorating the centenary of state secondary education in Leongatha on April 28-29 are coming closer.

Heather Calder of Leongatha North this week continues her series about former students and tells the story of Mavis Wightman.

Mavis Wightman has many happy memories of her student days at Leongatha Agricultural High School in the 1930s.

Mavis has kept her autograph book with its words of wisdom and humour written by her fellow students and teachers, for over 73 years.

“We walked the two miles to and

from school, a whole mob of us, including the Haw brothers who attended the Convent School. Then we got bikes, which was better, except when it rained,” Mavis said.

“Our best day was cookery day.

The boys did Sloyd and woodwork while we had cookery for whole day.

We all had different tasks, preparing and cooking the three course meal and then cleaning up.”

A keen basketballer (now called netball), Mavis made sure her sports uniform was ready the night before any game against the opposing house, Eccles.

Mavis’ team photo is included in From Inkwell to Internet – a century of State Secondary Education in Leongatha. The book will be available

for the celebratory weekend of April 28 and 29.

Like many students of her generation, Mavis completed her Merit Certificate and then went into the work force.

Mavis was offered a position with Gilpin Variety Store in McCartin Street in 1939. Mavis worked in various departments in their stores in Victoria and Tasmania, returning to Leongatha when she married.

Mavis is hoping to meet old friends and hopefully, some former teachers at the celebration of the centenary of state secondary education in April. In the 1930s, some of the teachers were not much older than their students, so it is a possibility.

Back then: Mavis Wightman (nee Maxwell) at far right with her basketball (netball) team-mates in the mid 1930s, from left: Sheila Conway, Lila Saario, Connie Trotman, Evelyn Grabham, Joan King and Sheila Cross.

Ombudsmen to speak THE Energy and Water Ombudsman and the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman will be in Wonthaggi this Friday (March 2).

They will speak at a free community forum at the Bass Coast Adult Education Centre.

Bass MLA Ken Smith is supporting the forum.

“The majority of issues raised by visitors to my office in recent months have been related to energy, water or telecommunications and this free forum, open to every member of the public is a timely meeting which will be informative and accessible to everyone,” Mr Smith said.

Representatives from Consumer Affairs Victoria will also be present and, along with members from the ombudsmen’s offices, will be available after the presentation to meet with those present to answer questions, give advice and hand out relevant information.

“It is not very often that a community forum such as this can be organised in the Bass Coast due to distance and the availability of all organisations involved,” Mr Smith said.

“Many people have recently been scammed, received numerous telemarketing calls and/or door-to-door sales people trying to coerce householders into changing energy and/or telephone providers.

They are generally not welcome and in some cases are rude and aggressive to the householder.

“With current important issues such as smart meters, mobile phone networks, NBN and the like there are also a lot of people who are uninformed of their rights and this forum is the ideal way to gain information – current, reliable and up-to-date information which will enable you to make informed decisions when required to”.

Registration is necessary. Contact Bill Street at Bass Coast Adult Education Centre at 239 White Road, Wonthaggi by phoning 5672 3115 or email: info@ basscoastadulted.org.au The forum starts at 10am.

Over 55 and angry A DISPUTE over the development of land in Leongatha will be the subject of a report to South Gippsland Shire Council.

The land is next to The Grange village.

Some residents claim they believed a 173 agreement would protect them from the prospect of double storey homes being built next to the complex.

That was not the case, said council’s director of development services, Phil Stone. Rather, the 173 agreement referred only to people aged 55 and over being eligible to live in the village.

Council CEO Tim Tamlin said the 173 agreement was mistakenly applied to the adjoining lot, leading residents of The Grange to believe housing for people aged 55 and over would also be built there.

Council has received an application to develop a residential subdivision on the adjoining lot. No plans for particular housing have been lodged.

“We will mediate between the applicant and the objectors to see what can be done,” Mr Stone said.

CEO Tim Tamlin said a report regarding the issue would come to council given the high level of community interest.

Residents have been notified about the proposal for the adjoining site.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - PAGE 23

Generous grant for Gippsland’s leaders

By Simone Short THE FUTURES of Gippsland’s brightest leaders were secured with a funding announcement at the Gippsland Community Leadership Program launch in Leongatha last Thursday night.

In the absence of the Victorian Deputy Premier Peter Ryan MP, Morwell MLA Russell Northe and Bass MLA Ken Smith announced a $600,000 grant will be provided to the program’s parent organisation, the Committee for Gippsland, over the next four years.

The funding is part of the Coalition Government’s $1 billion Regional Growth Fund’s Regional Community Leadership Program.

Mr Northe said the government was pleased to be able to support the program, which will support up to 25 emerging leaders around the region this year.

“The program, which has sup-

ported more than 400 participants since it was established in 1996, is aimed at building the leadership skills and capabilities of people working in small businesses, medium sized businesses, community organisations, government agencies and local government authorities,” he said.

“The program itself offers the opportunity for Gippslanders across a diverse range of sectors to participate in a program that is widely recognised as an amazing program and highly regarded in all quarters, and I’m sure the 2012 participants will gain many personal experiences and developments over the next 12 months.”

Mr Smith said the program was a fantastic course and was going to “give us leaders in Gippsland in the future that will be taking Gippsland to Canberra”.

“There’s no doubt that when the leadership programs were going to be funded by the Coalition Government that in fact this would have to be one,” he said.

“The fact there is going to be four years of guaranteed funding, and with contributions coming along from councils as well as from other organisations, it is going to be money well spent.”

Program manager Renae Littlejohn said the generous amount was a huge step for the program, which had not received funding anywhere near the amount in the past.

“I’m really excited because it’s just going to really take GCLP into a really positive direction and now we have got the opportunity to create a sustainable program that will have a long life,” she said.

“It’s going to enable the alumni to stay really strong and well connected, and it’s also going to enhance the actual program itself by still providing first class facilitation. It’s going to be really good for Gippsland.”

The event was the first time Leongatha has hosted the program launch, and Ms Littlejohn said it helped to represent all the members and supporters from South Gippsland and Bass Coast.

Major announcement for Gippsland’s leaders: Morwell MLA Russell Northe, Gippsland Community Leadership Program manager Renae Littlejohn, Committee for Gippsland Chairman Harry Rijs, and Bass MLA Ken Smith welcomed a $600,000 grant at the program launch last Thursday night.

Bringing Gippsland together: Baw Baw Shire Council mayor Cr Dianne Blackwood, Harvey Dwyer from Burra Foods and South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin caught up at the Gippsland Community Leadership Program launch last Thursday night.

Gippsland Community Leadership Program launch: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, South Gippsland Shire Councillor and 2011 program graduate Mohya Davies, 1999 program graduate Jeanette Draper from Inverloch, and Committee for Gippsland executive director Mary Aldred.

Dux announced at MacKillop opening mass

By Sarah Vella MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College held its opening mass for the 2012 school year on Ash Wednesday.

The assembly was attended by more than 400 students and guests, including Peter Ryan, director for Catholic education for the Diocese of Sale.

Mr Ryan presented the academic awards which acknowledged the college’s highest achievers for 2011, at the conclusion of the mass ceremonies.

The assembly also saw the presentation of the college’s 2012 captains and vice captains, justice captains, liturgy captains, house captains, as well

as the class captains and senior Student Representative Council captains.

During his address to the assembly, Mr Delaney drew upon the significance of Ash Wednesday to impress upon his students the importance of sacrifice and discipline in order to get the best out of their education.

He said the captains of the college are to provide leadership and direction to anyone who may require it; however, this sort of care and consideration should be shown by all students who attend the college.

The academic awards for 2011 were presented by deputy principal Nathan Mansfield and Mr Ryan.

Gillian Meikle was awarded the 2011 Leongatha Medical Group Math-

School leaders: Mary MacKillop College vice captains Alice Lindsay and Ben Thomas, college principal Michael Delaney with college captains Jarryd Atkinson and Clare De Silva.

ematics and Science prize for her entrance rank of 95.75. This impressive score also saw Gillian be named dux of the college for 2011. This achievement has earned Ms Meikle a place on the school’s honour board as well as a framed certificate.

Gillian plans to defer further study for a year, with a trip to Vietnam already scheduled for 2012. She will resume her studies in 2013, when she begins a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne.

Joseph Alexander received the 2011 Cardell Accountants Humanities and Social Sciences award after obtaining an ENTER score of 93.05 for his VCE. His prize included a certificate and a $250 cheque. Joseph plans to take a year off from studying to work and save some money. He then hopes to attend the University of Melbourne to study a Bachelor of Arts in 2013.

The 2012 school leaders announced during the ceremony included college captains, Jarryd Atkinson and Clare De Silva and vice captains, Ben Thomas and Alice Lindsay.

Captains for Cameron House are Eamon Charles and Paige Richards. The MacDonald House captains for 2012 are Jake Coldebella and Maddison Kerr. Captains for Chisholm House are James Missen and Charlotte Milkins and the captains of Tenison House are Darcy O’Connor and Kyah Stephenson. The college’s justice captains are Madeleine Gatehouse, Brydie Bourke and Jim Barlow, and the liturgy captains are Bridget Argento, Nicholas Gartland and LauraJane Sexton.

2012 senior SRC captains are Broderick Mead-Ameri, Kate Hyde, Morgan Clarke, Miranda Osman, Jim

High achievers: Mary MacKillop College principal Michael Delaney, award winners Joseph Alexander and Gillian Meikle and director of Catholic education, Peter Ryan.

Barlow, Rebecca Argento, Elizabeth Johnstone, Brittini Hayward, James Susic and Abbey Shaw.

Class captains are: 8A, Kaiah Jones and Tom O’Halloran; 8B, Jasmine Susic and Tristan Hanks; 8C, Hannah Keily and Jake Loughridge; 8D, Ebony Sartori and Anthony Argento.

9A, Georgia Riseley and Nicholas Argento; 9B, Share Caratello and Dom Enter; 9C, Bianca Hoober and Kaleb Smart; and 9D, Ella Clark and Kyle Materia.

Mrr Ryan closed the ceremony

with an address to the students, focusing on the need to be one’s best. He mentioned that no student should ever feel inadequate, that it is important to achieve to the best of one’s ability and to always strive for more.

Mr Ryan went on to say that if each student tries to make the best of their situation, they each have the capacity to make the world a better place in their own way, be it either through their academic or sporting achievements, or through their relationships and attitude to life.

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Thanks for jobs, says Paul PAUL Seymour worked two jobs in two weeks at Inverloch recently.

Many roles: Paul Seymour experiences working in the health field with Anna Langley of General Practice Alliance South Gippsland.

Online move could boost business COULD a shift to online retailing give a boost to the dairy and retail businesses of South Gippsland?

Masters students from the University of Melbourne have been in the area for a fortnight to find out, as they explore the impact online retailing could have in places such as Leongatha.

Working with retailers and large dairy manufacturers, the students investigated why some businesses have not yet made the move to online retailing since the introduction of ADSL in the region, and how such a move could be beneficial.

Alycia Stivic-Joyce from South Gippsland Shire Council said the students’ findings would assess how the world of online trading is affecting the rural community, and how familiar businesses are with online retailing.

“As the NBN network is coming to our area, we are aiming to encourage businesses to take advantage of the new facilities available to them and participate in online trading,” she said.

The students will work with council and local businesses on the project, which is part of the university’s Volunteer Business Practicum, a program that allows students to contribute to a business or community while gaining valuable work experience.

Program manager Sue Elston from the

Faculty of Business and Economics Career Centre said the program, now in its third year, was a fantastic way for students to meet potential employers and gain confidence by being treated as a professional.

“One of the challenges for students, we find, is dealing with an imperfect world, away from lectures and text books,” she said.

“An opportunity to gain ‘handson’ experience helps them realise that time passes very quickly in the business world, and that it’s not just about how much time they spend on a project, but as consultants, how effectively they work.”

Ms Elston said the program was particularly valuable for international students, who make up a large proportion of the Practicum program.

“Because they are doing a project of real need, we find their confidence grows as they see they can apply their classroom skills in the real world,” she said.

“The difference in the students from when you first meet them, compared to when they return from the program, is incredible and a very rewarding part of the process.”

The students will present their findings to council and their peers.

See http://www.gsbe.unimelb.edu.au/ careers/employers/businesspracticum. html for more information.

Group seeks home PROM Coast U3A has called on South Gippsland Shire Council for help finding permanent premises.

The organisation provides courses and social opportunities for retired people, but is currently spread across numerous venues in Foster.

U3A stands for University of the Third Age, and the group’s Dr Neil Shaw said “We are desperate for rooms”.

“We did approach council with a view about accessing the old

kindergarten in Pioneer Street but that was not available to use. The reply was that the sale of that site to the water board was more advanced than we knew,” Dr Shaw said.

In the meantime, the group will apply to council for a grant to buy computers.

The group has moved into the Foster Bowling Club for now, at a cost of $25 a session.

“We are still looking for a space we can call home, where we can set up a computer lab,” Dr Shaw said.

Cr Kieran Kennedy

suggested the Sandy Point Community Centre now under construction, but Dr Shaw said the group’s focus was at Foster to service the broader Prom Coast.

The group now has 133 members and offers courses in science and technology, geology, computers, arts and crafts, board games, sport and philosophy.

The most popular course, Buddhism, has attracted a following of 26.

More information online at: www. promcoastu3a.com.au

Not because he was sacked from one nor did not like the first, but rather to raise money for charity.

The 24-year-old is travelling Australia with the aim of working 52 jobs in 52 weeks in a bid to raise money for a community mentoring program for vulnerable young people and to determine his own career path.

He worked with the General Practice Alliance South Gippsland as a social worker, specialising in mental health policy.

The week before, he worked on an Inverloch beef farm.

Both jobs were secured through Anna Langley. She works with the alliance in the field Paul experienced and her father John runs the beef farm Paul worked at.

During his One-Week Job Project, Paul donates his wages to the mentoring program Big Brothers Big Sisters after securing jobs through networking, the project website and Facebook.

“It’s been a learning curve,” Paul said.

During his time with the alliance, he learned how the group applied mental health policy set by the Federal Government, under the Better Outcomes in Mental Healthcare Program, and met with doctors.

He visited Mitchell Community House in Wonthaggi and attended a barbecue held by the FOCAS mental health support group.

While at the Langley’s South Kolora Hereford Stud, Paul felt he was returning to his early childhood roots.

“I left the farm when I was threeyears-old and have been a city boy in Brisbane ever since,” he said.

“Riding to work on a quad bike is a bit easier. It’s been a different change of pace.”

Anna welcomed Paul on board through her high school friend Jess Jones, now national operations and support manager at Big Brother Big Sister Australia.

Last week, he experienced life as a journalist with Dumbo Feather magazine in St Kilda, Melbourne.

“It’s been like building a bridge and walking across it at the same time,” Paul said.

Paul shares his experiences through blog posts, pictures, and video updates.

Career coach Helene Larson is guiding Paul throughout his career search as Paul learns about himself and what he needs in a career to be happy.

Anyone wishing to offer Paul a job can contact him via the website: www. oneweekjob.com.au

Bursting with laughter LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre is promising laughter galore when its play takes to the stage in March.

Madelaine Cantwell will star as Felicity Rumpers, who discovers she is with child out of wedlock and to aid her respectability she is after a husband, quickly.

Arriving at Dr Wicksteed’s place, she discovers he has a son, Dennis, played by Aron Toman, so Felicity begins her pursuit.

So what happens?

You really need to be at the play to witness the many crossing threads of goings on in this delightful comedy with its variety of characters.

Opening night is March 23 and tickets go on sale on March 7 at Mushroom Crafts Leongatha. Phone 5662 3940.

Good catch: Madelaine Cantwell as Felicity Rumpers, will try to woo Dr Wicksteed’s son Dennis, played by Aron Toman in Lyric’s show.

Rotary in good health THE Leongatha Rotary Club is currently enjoying robust good health under the capable leadership of president Paul Beck, with club membership now numbering 42.

As if to reinforce the good health message, at a recent weekly meeting the CEO of Gippsland Southern Health Service, Gary Templeton, who is also a Rotarian, updated the club members on progress for the complete rebuilding of Leongatha Memorial Hospital. Since his appointment as CEO, Gary has led the charge not only to ensure Leongatha retains this valuable community health facility, but in addition that the hospital infrastructure is completely renewed with the latest medical technology available In keeping with this focus on health, it is opportune the club recently inducted its newest member Jo White, manager of Woorayl Lodge Aged Hostel, Leongatha.

The lodge is another important component of the local community’s health assets, and was established in 1956 by the Rotary Club when its then members identified the need for an aged care facility to be established in Leongatha.

The disused bush nursing hospital was purchased, and with funds raised to renovate the old building, the lodge received its first residents on December 14, 1960 and has been servicing the needs of the local community since.

In 1962, Rotary relinquished management of the lodge which

was then handed over to a publicly elected committee the successors of whom still administer the lodge.

The Rotary club is proud of its strong tradition of supporting health services in the local community and beyond, and with such expertise within its ranks, hopes to continue to do so.

Ticking along nicely: Leongatha Rotary Club president Paul Beck, Gippsland Southern Health Service CEO and Rotarian Gary Templeton and new Rotarian Jo White.

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Guest presenter: high altitude mountaineer Andrew Lock will talk to the crowds about “responsible risk taking” at noon and 2pm at the free Scouts fun day this Sunday, March 4.

Free family day at Korumburra THE Scouts Free Family Fun Day takes place at Coal Creek, Korumburra this Sunday, March 4 from 10am until 4pm.

Activities for the whole family include jumping castle, farm animals, abseiling tower, blacksmith demonstration, whip cracking, vintage cars, side show alley, jungle activities and much more.

Andrew Lock, the most accomplished high altitude mountaineer in Australian history, will speak at noon and 2pm.

On October 2, 2009 Andrew Lock, a Scout ambassador achieved his dream to be the first Australian to climb all fourteen of the world’s 8000 metre mountains when he reached the summit of Tibet’s Mt Shishapangma, 8027 metres.

This was the completion of a 16-year project of unrelenting hardship and sacrifice, an Olympic-style training regime, extraordinary motivation and months at a

time away from family and friends. But in achieving his goal, he confirmed his rank as the greatest Australian mountaineer of all time.

He will talk to attendees about “responsible risk taking”.

The Victoria Police will be present and will speak on mobile phones and youth at 11.30am and 1.30pm.

Organiser and Scouts district commissioner Sue Kemp said she had everything in readiness for the day, with the only thing she didn’t have control over being the weather.

“We hope for a fine day which would really top off preparations,” she said.

Sue undertook the Gippsland community Leadership program in 2010 and this was the community project she has been working towards for some time now.

The fun day is a collaborative effort by Scouts, CFA, SES, vintage car enthusiasts and a host of others.

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Exhibition shows youthful diversity AN EXHIBITION of selected work by emerging senior art students from South Gippsland Secondary College is currently on display at Meeniyan Art Gallery.

The Community Access Gallery showcases paintings, drawings and print. VCE Studio Arts students were required to show their personal insights into the ideas and emotions behind their art.

A selection of visual diaries offers viewers an insight into the nature of art thinking and the art exploration process.

Gallery curator and co-ordinator, Pat Dempsey, undertook the difficult task of selecting and hanging the diverse work, aiming to ensure at least one artwork from each student was represented.

The students, now undertaking their final year of VCE Studio Arts, are expected to have an understanding of galleries, presentation and curating.

This offer to participate in a group exhibition in an artist-run gallery prior to their final year is a very privileged opportunity fostered by the gallery.

The exhibition will continue through February until Thursday, March 1.

Young ideas: Chezz Bradshaw with Meeniyan Art Gallery curator, Pat Dempsey.

Past on show at Foster

FOSTER and District Historical Society is opening a new exhibition on education.

Entitled No More Than Five Miles: School Days in the Prom Country 1870–1970, the exhibition will open on Saturday, March 3

at 2pm in the Foster and District Historical Museum, Main Street, Foster. Everyone is welcome.

The exhibition highlights the many one-teacher schools scattered throughout the Prom Country district in the days it was

declared ‘that no child should travel more than five miles’ to receive an education.

And this in the days when you walked or rode a pony to and from school!

The exhibition also celebrates

the centenary of the opening of the Agnes School building which is in the museum grounds.

We look forward to your company on the day and during the year to reminisce about ‘old school days’.

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Hot stuff: these firemen will definitely light your fire.

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romanced by a secret agent, arrested by a police officer, and carried away on horseback by a cowboy – and all before midnight.

Throughout the show lucky ladies will also be invited on stage for the chance to win fantastic prizes and for some up close and personal attention from the sexy Hotshots performers.

The brand new Sydney Hotshots show is this year’s best night of entertainment full of fun, games, laughter, and eye candy - What more could a girl ask for?

The Sydney Hotshots will be at the Wonthaggi Hotel on Thursday, March 15 at 9pm.

Get excited for this wonderful show and bring all your female friends and relatives Big night: the Sydney Hotshots Funtasia will certainly and have a great night out. be entertaining.

ET ready for Australia’s hottest guys to take the stage as the Sydney Hotshots bring their brand new Funtasia show to Wonthaggi.

Performing throughout Australia and New Zealand, the Sydney Hotshots are turning up the heat with their fantastic, brand new two-hour Funtasia show for the local ladies this month.

This brand new show is jam-packed with sensational bodies, dancing, acrobatics, comedy and even a little romance to heat things up.

With a brand new line-up of Sydney’s hottest men, the Funtasia show includes new routines, costumes, and has been choreographed to include even more up

close and personal attention than ever before.

With a great mix of music and timeless characters, the Funtasia tour has something for everyone. After all, it’s not every night a lady gets

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On an appealing 3.7 acres, the modern, open plan layout of this house, with its extensive use of glass, maximises views to the North and South over the property, and allows plenty of natural light to fill the home.

Offering five bedrooms (or four plus study), dual living areas that spill out onto the elevated deck, double garage underneath, it has a separate self contained bungalow offering some extra accommodation/recreational space.

If you’re looking for room to move with town convenience, come and add your personality to this premier property.

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The property also features a shed and carport, large backyard and rear lane access.

A bonus with this property is the permit and plans for three townhouses, so you can enjoy now and develop later.

INVERLOCH Location: 31 Park Street Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Price: $539,000 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Inverloch Contact: Melanie Playdon on 0402 734 766 or 5674 1111

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REPARE to be besotted at first sight with this exquisite, executive town residence.

Whilst the external architecture is undoubtedly, stunningly, Tudor Revival, an expansive interior is unexpectedly light, with a contemporary flair that more than meets today’s tastes in colours, layout

and level of appointment.

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A gracious entrance hall introduces the home, highlighting a delectable wrought iron and

timber staircase that winds to the upper level.

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have the internal climate under control.

Bathroom fittings are up-to-date in glass and ceramic. The brick construction lends a sense of timeless stability.

Supporting the superb internal credentials is a plus-sized double remote garage and a private, easy care garden.

Both the parking and front entrance are accessed via O’Neill Street.

Opposite a recreation zone that includes an indoor pool and golf club, an easy 500m (approx) walk to Leongatha Post Office, and less than 1km to the school zone, the position offers a level of convenience that is difficult to surpass.

Consider all the benefits: position, quality, size, character and inclusions – value is assured, and satisfaction is guaranteed!

LEONGATHA Location: 63 Roughead Street Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $465,000-$485,000 Agent: Prom Country First National Contact: Kaz Hughes on 0417 516 998

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Operated by previous owners as an emu farm and B&B offering an all-Australian tourism experience, the current owners have transformed the property to cater for their passion for horses.

With guest accommodation comprising 11 squares of fully-self-contained living with two bedrooms and its own entrance, the property lends itself to running an accommodation business, perhaps with a farm stay or horse-riding emphasis (STCA).

Alternatively, it could be used for in-laws, adult children, parents retreat, or to generate income through longer term tenants.

With some 63 squares under roofline, including fulllength verandahs to soak up the views, and approximately 44 squares of internal living, there is no shortage of space here.

The floor plan allows for flexible use of the rooms,

with a central entry dividing the main portion of the home from the guest accommodation.

Recent improvements include new floating floors, new bathroom and en suite in a latte colour palette, and installation of a 3KV solar power system that so far has meant no power bill for the owners.

Other energy-efficiency measures include installation of a Nectre solid fuel stove with a water jacket that has the capacity to heat your water, and instantaneous gas hot water.

Outdoors, you’ll find numerous sheds: a 60’x25’ workshop with an internal office/shop may provide for a home business or hobbies, there’s a double carport, wood/tractor shed and poultry sheds too.

The four stables are housed in a powered and plumbed 70’x20’ timber complex with an area for feed or tack.

A full size ménage is almost complete, and there is also a round yard.

Two dams, one of which is spring fed, supply water to the property. In addition, there is a fully-fenced orchard, raised vegie garden and dog enclosures.

This fabulous property just 5km from Mirboo North caters for a peaceful, idyllic country lifestyle. A perfect place to raise a family, raise stock or simply to raise your spirits!

HALLSTON Location: 3785 Grand Ridge Road Bedrooms: 8 Bathrooms: 3 Price: $640,000-$670,000 Agent: Prom Country First National Contact: Lisa Williams on 0438 133 385

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Mudbrick house sells A

SUPERB octagonal mudbrick home of three bedrooms plus study sold within a couple of hours of auction on Saturday, February 18 at 105 Clancy’s Road, Korumburra.

The vendors were pleased with the result achieved by Harcourts of Inverloch after a five week promotional advertising campaign both lo-

cally and in Melbourne.

The property had 16 different parties inspect the property with five interested parties on auction day. The vendors had set a reserve at the start of the advertising of $520,000 and the property sold to Melbourne buyers at close to the reserve after the property was passed in on a vendor’s bid of $510,000.

The auctioneer was Lewis Stone of Harcourts Inverloch. He was supported by Heather Atkins and Judy

Stone on the day. There were 25 people in attendance.

The property was on 1.33 hectares with town water, machinery shed 9m x 8m and a second octagonal mudbrick building that suited being a studio and storage, Harcourts appreciated the excellent presentation done by vendors Derrick Ives and Anne Patterson and it was great to work with them to achieve a good outcome for all parties.

Happy sellers: Derrick Ives and Anne Patterson were pleased with the result of their auction on Saturday.

The property was sold after auction for a price exceeding $510,000.

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Perfect package S

TILL sparkling like new, this huge four bedroom family home is located in one of Leongatha’s most sought after areas.

Just an easy walk to the Secondary College and Primary School, this property is bursting with features.

There are three living areas consisting of a separate lounge room and a big family room, a kitchen featuring excellent bench and cupboard space, and a kid’s rumpus room which could easily be converted into a cinema room.

The neutral tones throughout create light-filled rooms and would suit most furniture.

The master bedroom has a full en suite and walk-in robe and there is a large secure back yard with a paved barbecue area, ideal for the children or family pet.

This property is a surprise package, with all the wanted features.

LEONGATHA Location: 2 Lapin Court Leongatha Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Garage space: 2 Price: $430,000 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800

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★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★ ARIES - March 21 - April 20

Decision making is your present strength. You impress others with your ability to make sound judgements on short notice. Your love life perks up thanks to your partner’s willingness to compromise.

TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

Joint ventures pay off and romance continues on the upswing. Interests in the arts heightens. Avoid over extending yourself. Don’t make unrealistic commitments this week.

GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

Enterprising Geminis can make significant gains. The key is to avoid impulsive moves. Accepting your partner’s independent nature can prove beneficial to your relationship. Bargain hunting is favoured.

CANCER - June 22 - July 22

Your willingness to see your partner’s point of view helps solidify your relationship. Avoid taking risks, especially where health is involved. Renovating tasks around the home are highlighted.

LEO - July 23 - August 22

Going after your goals gets you off to an impressive start. Sorting priorities is another key activity. Business and pleasure may not mix as well as you hoped.

VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

Your independent streak surfaces and solo adventures are spotlighted.

Support from a mystery source arrives. Finances benefit from a thorough review. The weekend focuses on reunions.

LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

The week offers a potpourri of events - some travel, some research and opportunities for developing new friendships. Co-ordination is all important in career ventures. Community service is highlighted.

SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

Be sure to value your skills as highly as others do. Your inventive streak surfaces. You may find yourself creating an ingenious object.

A loved one is eager to compromise.

SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

This week is good financially. Good news in the romance department too. Your career may present some snags. Diplomacy is all important.

CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

Don’t hesitate to voice concerns in a family matter - it’s best to speak up. Celebrations are highlighted and could include a romantic note.

AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

Offbeat ways for solving problems may be more successful than conventional ones. Your absent-minded streak may surface now.

Outdoor activities are highlighted through the weekend.

PISCES - February 20 - March 20

Avoid shortcuts, especially where relationships are concerned.

Long-awaited news arrives. Health and diet should be based on a commonsense approach.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

You are cautious and patient - sometimes to a fault. Security is important to you and you can be highly ambitious. The coming months offer a chance to expand intellectually and provide opportunities for travel.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8314

Church Times ANGLICAN: Wednesday, February 29: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Friday, March 2: 7.30pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk HC. Sunday, March 4: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am.

ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am.

ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion.

CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984.

AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES (AOG): Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248.

A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466.

Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Rob Davey 5625 3226. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219.

Equip Church - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday service 10am.

Contact: John 0408 305 880.

Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984.

CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha.

Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455.

THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Every first Sunday of the month. Sunday morning 11am - 12.30pm. Fun and games, all ages, all are welcome. Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5678 7692, 0447 724 989.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School 11.30am.

CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday.

Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday.

Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays.

St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass.

Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass.

Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass.

KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214.

GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Strongly family oriented church meets at The Grain Store, Mirboo North, Sundays: 4-5.10pm Communion, 5.15-6pm Bible Studies for Adults, Youth and Children. Friday evenings: Home Fellowships 7.30pm; Youth Activities. Enquiries: 5668 2226 Bob Stevens.

SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Sagala - Tuesday, 4 - 5.30pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome.

Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, ph. 5662 5122.

SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship.

Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228.

PRESBYTERIAN: Weekly Worship Service 10am Sunday, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Phone Rev. Dr D. Clarnette

0409 236 981 or elder Col Rump 5662 2107.

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. All Sunday evening services at 5pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527.

UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, March 4, 10am. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am (HC). Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am.

Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday.

BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson.

Phone 5658 1366.

BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi.

Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769.

MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall.

COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm.

SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627.

FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

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DOWN Fight (6) Nationality (5) Result (7) Instant (4) Lover (5) Copy (7) Staggered (6) Spoiling (7) Odd (7) Pure (6) Fear (6) Island (Italy) (5) Figure (5) Chief (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8314 ACROSS 1. Why, for some obscure reason, one’s shivering?

(4,2,3,4). 8. Go back inside to repent, scoundrel! (5). 9.

Manages when one points out the proper course to (7).

10. Cover up, for show (6). 11. Next is to be at eleven (6).

12. A brittle “Priscilla’s head has been turned” (5). 14.

Cearly terrified, the wood-men head off (5). 18. Not one of the very top people, but arrogant (6). 20. A puzzle?

He’s only kidding! (6). 23. The usual army man (7). 24. I get Dorothy to shield one, like a fool (5). 25. Forget the point of the story that should leave them in stitches? (4,3,6).

DOWN 1. The return of the others from the wood (6). 2. He can tell fortunes, but sounds a bore (5). 3. Cricketers the Tin Man w ouldn’t go near? (7). 4. Bother! It’s awaiting my attention! (2-2). 5. Note before I go in it’s creepy (5). 6. “Attribute to the damaging of the sea bed,” you put in (7). 7.

The fate of a king when time are bad (6). 13. About the trees, is sorry (7). 15. Foreign and about to marry one’s mum (7). 16. Stick in a funny clue - dig one out (6). 17.

“Having a fireplace” struck the wrong note (6). 19. Row round the river and fish (5). 21. At home in it, she will do very well (5). 22. Dejected and dirty (4).

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Q&A Van Walker WITH

Ramblin’ Van returns MOSSVALE Park regulars will be well accustomed to the incredible music of Van Walker.

Described as a modern day Bob Dylan, Van’s lyrics speak right to the heart; for this unique, bearded, rockabilly musician, singing and writing music is not simply a career, but encompasses his entire lifestyle.

Ramblin’ Van Walker’s live performance is something you do not want to miss, and kicking back in the serenity of Mossvale Park, listening to this rare and true talent will by far complete your One Perfect Day. Van spoke to Star reporter Simone Short in the lead-up to the March 17 festival about his love of music and how it’s really just like baking a cake.

You’re known for your captivating and storytelling lyrics; where do you get the inspiration for your songs?

I work on lyrics as much as on the music.

My rule is if you’re not satisfied with anything, change it, and work it, until you’re more satisfied. Sometimes a lyric comes out of nowhere and directs the rest of the story; then the following lyrics might become a little more difficult, because the narrative develops and a narrative by definition is tighter. But I find it fun to try and flesh a story out and find where it wants to go.

Did you think you could make music into a career?

The thing is, I wrote songs whether I performed them live or not, whether I recorded and toured, or whether I could make a buck off them, so I’m very happy to play them for anyone who’s interested to hear them. But I’d make it regardless, because it’s a process of expressing your experiences, whether imaginary or otherwise, and that doesn’t end, whether you do it publicly

or privately. It’s a lifestyle, a deeply personal experience that potentially resonates with others.

Every performer has to start somewhere; can you tell me a bit about when you first began to play live shows?

When I first started playing I would perform much the same as I do now. I used to drink at a bar in Collingwood, and then go see a guy play at a bar up the road, every Tuesday, for a few years. He’d get me up to play a few songs, and eventually I got the gig; instead of sitting in the crowd happily drinking and listening to music, I’d be sitting on stage, happily drinking and playing

music! And the publican thought I was having too much fun! But there’s no rule saying fun doesn’t equate with quality, no matter how many tortured artists are out there making their stuff seem more difficult than it is.

I say the proof’s in the pudding, or it’s tasting.

I work hard on stage, but that’s just trying to remember the lyrics! My dedication is to the writing of the material, the ingredients, and I work very hard at it, every day.

The cooking is easy; on stage you just pop it in the oven and let the heat do its work. Simplicity is the trick, and making it look easy is tricky.

You’ve already played Mossvale Park before; what do you enjoy most about playing there?

My experience of Mossvale was as good as it gets. Ian and Suzanne are wonderful, fantastic, straight forward, passionate music lovers and thus hard working, and the people of South Gippsland, and all others that come make it all worthwhile. I think the music is only part of the experience, to draw people together through their shared love of music, but also out of their general love of their fellow man. That’s the guts of music, and of public performances.

You’re on tour with Liz Stringer; what do you enjoy most about playing live together?

Playing with Liz is a joy, being on the road with her is a joy, but I must say, going song for song with her can be a scary proposition, because her songs are second to none; following a song like High Open Hills or Featherweight, it’s just as daunting as it gets, so it keeps my feet firmly on the ground. But also to have her play my songs with me, with her chops, is a terrific lift and just makes them so much better.

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Festival set to impress

THE stage is set for a wonderful day of Gippsland’s finest food, produce and wines at Inverloch Food and Wine Fest.

Event organisers are delighted to present a wide array of quality food and wine stalls for their seventh annual event which will be held this Saturday, March 3.

Wine exhibitors include Lyre Bird Hill, Lucinda Estate, Purple Hen, Lithostylis, Tarwin Valley Wines and many more.

The range of food exhibitors is equally as impressive and includes Tomo Modern Japanese, Karringal Berries, the award winning Berrys Creek Cheeses, RACV Resort Inverloch, Archies on the Creek and Olive Twist to name a few.

Guest MC Caterina Borsato, renowned Melbourne restaurateur and recent judge on My Restaurant Rules, will conduct interviews ‘on the couch’ with local wine-makers, producers and foodies.

Talented local and guest

chefs will cook up a storm in the demonstration kitchen including executive chef Graeme Heenan from Archies on the Creek and Sean Marshal, senior sous chef PM24 Philippe Mouchel, Melbourne and Sahrizal Bin Zarinan, head chef at the Australia Club fine dinning restaurant de cuisine.

Sean and Sahrizal trained as apprentices in Inverloch under the direction of owner Brent Davis of Café Tsunami.

Culinary sensations await you as you wander through the festival and enjoy discovering the tastes of Inverloch and Gippsland.

Food stalls offer tasting plates and platters that showcase the best Gippsland has to offer and are modest enough for you to try them all.

You can also discover hidden gems like Hillary from Walkerville Kiosk who makes the most sensational ice-cream plus so much more.

Gippsland produce is renowned as some of the best in the world and Barry Charlton from Berrys Creek cheeses recently won World’s Best Australian Cheese for his Mossvale Blue at the World Cheese Awards in England last year. Barry and his team will be selling platters of their award-winning cheeses on the day.

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The festival crew: last year’s Inverloch food and wine festival organisers, Michael Malone, Kate Edwards and Dom Brusamarello were thrilled with the turnout. phitheatre of The Glade, right next to the blue waters of Anderson Inlet in Inverloch create the perfect setting for this day of sublime food and wine.

Don’t worry about the

weather. You can enjoy sitting on the grass or at outdoor tables with umbrellas while the sun shines, or relax in the shelter of the huge all-weather marquee.

Talented local musi-

cians including 17-yearold Tom Green, Haley Norton who knocks out a fabulous country rock tune and the main band, the popular Company Xposed, will provide the

backdrop to what will be another memorable day of Gippsland’s finest food and wines.

Tickets are on sale at www.visitbasscoast.com and at the gate on the day.

Music to your mouth COME listen to the Southern Blues, Folk and Roots Music

Feast at MUSICFEST Phillip Island.

Phillip Island Winery, now well established for its year-round eclectic music program, is staging MUSICFEST Phillip Island on Sunday, March 11 - Labour Day longweekend.

A regional umbrella event under the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2012, MUSICFEST is a day of folk, roots and acoustic music featuring some of the country’s finest acts, and some superb local artists.

“With a 10-hour lineup of national and local acts, and finishing with a bush dance under the stars just for a bit of fun, this is an event not to be missed,” Phillip Island Winery owner Tim O’Brien said.

The artist line-up includes country music legend Mike McClellan, popfolk sensations The Little Stevies, singer-songwriter and multi-ARIA nominated Lisa Miller and her band, Australian ukulele master AJ Leonard’s Tropical Lounge, former Redgum frontman Hugh McDonald, southern bluesmen Tabasco Tom and Doc White with Broderick Smith, the African rhythms of Zebra Crossing with Valanga Khoza, Ray Perpeira and Leo Dale, local powerhouse vocalist Bern Carroll, singer-songwriter Jacqui Sterling, and others, and

Island bound: Tabasco Tom and Doc White with Broderick Smith will play MUSICFEST. with Paradiddle Bush Band to finish the night with a bush dance.

“Many will remember Mike McClellan. He had some huge hits with Song and Dance Man, and The One I Love, among others. He made a comeback to a sell-out crowd at The Basement in Sydney.

We’re very pleased he’s fitting us in for this event,” Tim said.

“The Little Stevies and Lisa Miller are also very well known indie acts and superb songwriters and performers. And Brod Smith, now playing southern blues with Tom and Doc White, is a genuine Australian music legend.

“Music begins at 12.30pm with continuous acts through the afternoon and evening, concluding at 10.30pm.

“Entry is $40. Patrons are welcome to bring a picnic to see them through the day, plus chairs and rugs.”

Tickets can be purchased directly through the cellar door on 5956 8465, or from the website www.musicfestphillipisland.com.au Also coinciding with MUSICFEST is an exciting sculpture exhibition, Sculpture, Culture, Food and Wine, featuring some of Victoria’s leading and emerging sculptors. Many, like John Abery’s astonishing Celeste, have a music connection.

“It will be a wonderful weekend of music, sculpture and, of course, fine wines and food,” Tim said.

MUSICFEST Phillip Island, and Sculpture, Culture, Food and Wine at Phillip Island Winery, 414 Berrys Beach Road, Ventnor.

Tickets are $40. Call 5956 8465 or purchase directly from the website: www.musicfestphillipisland.com.au

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World class cheese at Inverloch festival BERRYS Creek Gourmet Cheese is a regular participant of the monthly Inverloch Farmers’ Market.

Fortunately for all their loyal followers, they will be attending the Inverloch Food and Wine Festival as well.

Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese has become renowned for world class cheeses, in particular their blue moulded varieties which regularly top the honours at world class events.

Star readers will remember our article last November celebrating Mossvale Blues’ outstanding

performance at the UK World Championships, winning Best Australian Cheese in Show.

Mossvale Blue will be available for tastings along with the awarded Tarwin Blue, Oak Blue, Bellingham and Koorooman. All four picked up silver medals at the prestigious Sydney Royal Show this month.

If blue cheese is not your preference, then Berrys Creek can tantalise you with a selection of Brie, Camembert, Washed Rind, Paese, Cheddar and Persian Fetta.

The Persian Fetta displays delicate, tangy flavours and is a

perfect partner to a smoked salmon pizza, or perhaps melted over prawns in a tomato and garlic sauce.

Just as mouth-watering is a wedge of Tarwin Blue melted over your favourite piece of steak.

The hard working team is strongly focused on continuing to produce high quality cheeses. If you are in search of a local artisan product that holds its own anywhere in the world, then please visit Barry Charlton and his team on March 3.

Secret recipe: cheese-maker Barry Charlton at work.

Top class: Cleanskin Cooking Classes are a great way to learn special skills in the kitchen.

Culinary creation at Cleanskin YOUR visit to the Bass Coast is not complete without a stop at Cleanskin.

An attraction on a grand scale, Cleanskin is a gastronomic theme park for girls and boys who love to (or have to) cook.

Conceived with a burning desire to satisfy the pleasures of preparing fine food, Cleanskin understands the importance of being well equipped on your culinary adventures and aims to provide all the prerequisites,

including an ever changing program of fabulous Cooking Classes at Cleanskin Corner in Cowes.

Join a weekend class or weekdays in holiday time and enjoy the fun of fine food in the making and let Cleanskin inspire the Masterchef in you.

Cleanskin Cooking Classes can be tailored to meet your specific requirements, from corporate team building classes to birthday and hens’ parties.

Classes can also be designed to give international tourists a taste of quintessentially Australian flavours.

Presenters are generally professional chefs, who come from near and far.

After your class, drop into the Cleanskin store to get all the utensils and special ingredients to continue your cooking experiences at home.

Simply call Michele or John at Cleanskin on 5952 3494 to discuss your particular culinary craving.

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• South Gippsland Legacy annual luncheon, Leongatha RSL • Tex Perkins rocks Meeniyan Hall • Bass Coast/South Gippsland Business Alliance breakfast, Inlet Hotel, Inverloch.

Great work: Legatees Rod Gregg and Bob Birrell discuss Legacy’s work at the annual President’s Luncheon at Leongatha recently.

Mingling ladies: Dianne Holtrop and Eileen Maiden, both of the Phillip Island San Remo Widows Club.

Sharing lunch: Denis Casey of the Strzelecki Lions Club, Sylvia Casey, both of Nyora, and Legacy widow Dawn Hayes of Inverloch.

Social Sunday: Kevin and Margaret Moon of the Korumburra RSL at the Legacy luncheon.

Memorable night: Robert and Barbara Gilliland of Cape Paterson enjoyed Tex Perkins and his Band of Gold at Meeniyan.

Official party: returning president of the South Gippsland Group of Melbourne Legacy, Russell Spencer, is congratulated by Melbourne president Chris Spence. They are with secretary Sue Loughridge and guest speaker Mike O’Meara of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Fun galore: Karen Bateman and Leith Cummins of Inverloch at the Meeniyan show.

Tex Perkins fans: doing the ‘corporate lean’ were Cybil Fowler of Inverloch, Kerri Spokes of Fish Creek and president of the Lyre Bird Arts Council, John Fowler of Inverloch.

Travelling home: Hayley Gibson of Cairns (formerly of Inverloch) was at Meeniyan.

Good morning: Caroline Allen of Hotondo Homes, Inverloch, talks shop with Wes Maxwell of Gippsland Building Approvals at the Bass Coast/South Gippsland Business Alliance breakfast.

Happy trio: Sue and Ron Hutton of Korumburra, with Legacy widow Joan Burrows, also of Korumburra. Ron is a Legatee.

Catching up: Liz Jones, Kylie Lindsay, Les Guilfoyle and Rory Walker of Korumburra and Melbourne loved the Tex Perkins show.

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Musicians sounding sweet at Meeniyan

By Tayla Kershaw ASPIRING local talent gathered at Meeniyan Hall recently to give an entertaining performance.

Sounding fresh: the musicians of We Made Her Laugh: Rhys Hanks, Tristan Hanks, Molly Coulson-Bomm, Jake Kershaw, Josh Hanks and Daniel Drowley.

Tavern Night allows musicians to have a go and perform for an audience.

This was the first performance for 2012. There are generally five throughout the year.

The night was organised by the Meeniyan Progress Association.

The show began at 8pm and ended at 11.30pm, filled with seven acts.

“It was a brilliant opportunity to showcase my ability to the community,” said Josh Hanks from Meeniyan band, We Made Her Laugh.

“It was nice being on stage. It’s a good feeling to play for others. I hope we sounded as good as we intended,” said Jake Kershaw, also from the band, which debuted at the Tavern Night.

Also performing on the night was Anne Koussac-Hoyne, who performed at the first Tavern Night 28 years ago.

“I really enjoy that people get to sing along. It’s great that it has been running for so long,” Anne said.

The successful evening attracted a larger crowd than has been seen in a while.

“It was awesome that so many people showed up and joined in,” said Leongatha’s Teagan Matthews.

The next Tavern Night is to be held in May, although a date is yet to be released.

Getting ready: members of the Rotary Club of Foster pause for a break from their preparations for the March 2 clearing sale at the Fish Creek property of Dick and Judy Edwards.

Rotary to host huge clearing sale MEMBERS of the Rotary Club of Foster have been putting the finishing touches in recent weeks to preparations for what promises to be a huge clearing sale.

The clearing sale is being held this Friday (March 2) at the property of Dick and Judy Edwards at 895 Waratah Road, Fish Creek.

All profits from the sale will be donated to the Prom Country Aged Care Building Fund.

“Rotary Club members have carried out a number of working bees at the property in recent weeks. It is looking more like the site for a garden party than a clearing sale!” said Rotarian Barry Richards.

Certainly, visitors can treat the day as a garden party. With Rotary catering, there will be lots of refreshments on offer, and even for those who have no intention of making a purchase of one of the hundreds of items on offer at the sale, there will be the chance to have a bite to eat while enjoying the splendid view over Waratah Bay. For those who are in the mind to snap up a bargain – and help a very worthy local cause at the same time – here is a taste of what is on offer: Trucks, tractors, vintage tractors, balers, mixer wagon, rakes, mowers, silage equipment, hay feeders, hay rings, hay forks, super spreaders, ploughs, cultivators, motors, generators, stock handling equipment, grain machin-

ery, trailers, pumps, quad bikes, garden equipment, pizza oven, freezers, washing machines and sundry other items.

There will be, in short, everything bar the kitchen sink – and if you look carefully you may even find one of those!

The clearing sale will start at 10am with the sale of large items starting at 12.30pm. The auctioneering services are being kindly donated by Stevens Egan and Johnston Pty Ltd (SEJ). There are a number of other very generous sponsors. Luncheon will be available. For a full list of items available go to: http://rotaryclubfoster.blogspot.com.au or contact Barry Richards 0418 566 316 or rich.bar@bigpond. net.au

Painting begins at scout hall THE Fish Creek Art Group began meeting formally recently at the Fish Creek Scout Hall.

The group is indebted to Amy at Fish Creek Hotel and gratefully acknowledges her help over the past 12 months.

On February 21 members attended en plein aire at the Heritage Pear Orchard at Toora, in preparation for the forthcoming art show to be held in the Windmill Gallery at Toora in mid March.

Members are also busy

painting and creating for their exhibition to be held in the Fish Creek Memorial Hall March 9 to 12. The theme is Autumn Affair, a play on words to the current film Autumn Lane.

In the South Coast News it was incorrectly printed that Bianca Biesuz-Stefani had been president of Fish Creek Art Group for 30 years. What she said when interviewed was that she was its current president and that the group had existed for 30 years.

The art group looks forward to tutoring from Sue Gilford, Gilean Carpen-

ter and possibly Graeme Guppy. We continue to

Meals roster (Leongatha) Leongatha Community Pre Schools and Leongatha Primary School (all week), S. Birch (Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri) and SG Specialist School (Wed) will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning March 5, 2012.

meet on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of the

month, and welcome new members.

Back on stage: Anne Koussac-Hoyne returned to the Meeniyan Tavern Night, after first performing there 28 years ago.

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Milpara Community House news

Something different: art enthusiasts were intrigued by the blend of abstract styles and surrealism in Multifold Narrations, the latest exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek. The show features oils and watercolours by Glen Forbes artist Frank Wildenberg until March 24. He is pictured with sister Joanna. Photo: Peter Richards.

Tarwin Valley welcomes Jeannie

STUDENTS and staff of Tarwin Valley Primary School said a big selamat datang (welcome) to new language assistant Bu Jeannie to their school last Wednesday.

Bu Jeannie will be working alongside their Indonesian teacher,

Bu Bland, to develop the students’ ability to speak Bahasa Indonesian and learn about the people and culture of Indonesia.

Tarwin Valley Primary School and Leongatha Primary School worked in partnership to successfully apply to be part of the 2012 language assistance program.

Bu Jeannie will work with Bu Beasley at Leongatha Primary School, providing her the experience of working in both a large and a smaller school in Australia.

Staff and students are looking forward to working with Bu Jeannie in class and during special cultural events throughout the year.

COURSE in Construction (OH&S Induction) will be held on Wednesday, March 7 from 3.30pm to 9.30pm at Milpara Community House, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra. This qualification is now mandatory and legally qualifies the holder for entry to building and construction sites.

Certificates are issued by Worksafe.

Please call Milpara on 5655 2524 to book your place. ****** Your Business Online workshop will be presented by Small Business Victoria. This workshop will help you make the most of the internet and is ideal for business-owners wanting to increase their online presence and utilise the internet to manage and market their business more effectively. The workshop is designed for business operators who already have a website. The workshop will be held on Thursday, March 15 from 6pm to 9.30pm and includes a light meal. Please contact Milpara on 5655 2524 for further information and to book your place. ****** Responsible Service of Alcohol course will be run on Wednesday, March 7 from 9.30am to 1.30pm. This course meets the requirements for bar and hospitality staff, people handling packaged liquor or planning on being the Licensee. ****** Food Safety courses will be held on Wednesday, March 14. These include Follow Workplace Hygiene Practices, Follow Basic Food Safety Practices, Follow Work Procedures to Maintain Food Safety, Implement Food Safety Procedures, Health and Community Services and Food Processing. Please contact Milpara’s friendly staff for

information on which course is for you.

Phone: 5655 2524. ****** A Free Community Information Session will be held at Milpara Community House at 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra on Tuesday, March 6 from 1pm to 2pm. Learn how the South Gippsland Community Register can help you feel more confident and enhance the safety of people who are living alone, socially isolated or disabled. This is a free service supported by the Leongatha Police, South Gippsland Shire Council and managed by the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau. ****** The next Newcomer’s Luncheon will be held on Monday, March 19 from 12.30pm. This is a great opportunity for people who are new to the community to come together over a friendly luncheon and find out about what is happening in their new neighbourhoods. Please contact Milpara to register your interest on 5655 2524. ****** Milpara Men’s Shed is run by local men for local men. You don’t have to be a handyman to come along. This is an obligation free workshop environment in which men can create, chat, watch, dabble, exchange knowledge or just enjoy the ambience. The shed is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9.30am to 1pm at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum. For further information please contact John Davies on 0411 485 113 or Milpara on 5655 2524. ****** Do you have old spectacles lying around? Bring them into Milpara and we will pass them on to the Lions Club Recycle for Sight project for third world countries.

Seniors given helping hand MIRBOO North and District Community Foundation is pleased to provide support to the more senior members of the community.

The foundation can help with transport costs to enable more people to attend the Baromi Centre (senior citizens centre) in Mirboo North.

The foundation is providing sponsorship of $1000 to the Mirboo North Senior Citizens Centre Inc to support senior citizens to stay connected in their community by making transport availablethrough the Mirboo North RSL Community Bus. Some senior citizens have significant issues with transport to events and gatherings which they are keen to attend.

It is important that older people stay

From pages past

Indonesian welcome: Bu Bland (right) welcomes Bu Jeannie to Tarwin Valley Primary School on her first day.

Bureau seeks volunteers Inverloch DO you have skills you would like to use to help the community in a voluntary capacity? Are you a “people person”?

Did you know the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau helps people in our community in all sorts of ways?

The bureau provides information to clients with regard to benefits, pensions and concessions, youth issues, consumer affairs, health and lots more. It helps with referral to social workers, and legal services.

For clients on low incomes, the bureau’s tax office-trained volunteers can provide assistance with tax returns.

The bureau is also the body overseeing the Community and Visitor Information Centre in Leongatha which provides tourism information to travellers passing through South Gippsland.

The bureau is currently looking to increase its team of committed volunteers.

New volunteers are required to attend a Community Information Workers Course specifically designed to provide the necessary skills to be an effective volunteer.

The bureau might just be the right

place for you, if what you’ve just read seems a fulfilling way to help people in our community.

New volunteers will be required to attend a three-day orientation course (with the option of completing an additional three days) designed to provide the skills to be an effective bureau and visitor information centre volunteer.

The course will be offered over six weeks, with three days needing to be completed.

Dates for the course are March 27 (Tuesday), April 2, 23 (both Mondays) and May 8, 15, 22 (all Tuesdays). The course will run at the RSL meeting room, which is located in the RSL building in Michael Place, Leongatha.

If you are interested please contact the Citizens Advice Bureau to arrange a meeting with the co-ordinator before training commences.

You can contact the bureau on 5662 2111 from Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm for further details and to register your interest. Meanwhile, you can check out the bureau’s web site at www.sgcab.org.au

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connected to others and the community, and can participate fully in the activities provided by organisations such as the senior citizens centre. This sponsorship will support some community members to participate more fully in local activities.

Gerry Rabach, president of the Senior Citizens Centre, said: “This sponsorship will significantly assist our senior citizens who have difficulty in getting to events and functions through lack of transport, thus enriching their lives and enjoyment of companionship.

“We are grateful to the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation for this sponsorship. We also acknowledge the role and efforts of the Mirboo North RSL in providing the Community Bus transport.”

Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago March 2, 1982

AFTER a brisk business meeting, the Inverloch CWA enjoyed looking at favourite Christmas cards, assorted articles begining with the letter R and enjoyed an afternoon tea.

MORE than 2500 music lovers watched State Arts Minister Mr Norm Lacy officially open the Moss Vale Park sound shell on Sunday afternoon. **** LEONGATHA’S new $250,000 State Bank was officially opened last week by bank general manager Harry Torrens.

Members sampled various Greek cuisine dishes made by members.

Joy Pollard, Dorothy Riddiford and Lois Pritchard all celebrated birthdays this month. The flower competition was won by Phyllis O’Dea, with Lois Pritchard and Joy Pollard coming joint second.

We have a few sickies at the moment. We hope that Sybil, Thelma and Phyllis get better soon.

THE fastest growing municipality outside of Melbourne is Bass Coast Shire, which is experiencing an annual population increase of 2.9 per cent. **** LEONGATHA Secondary College student Mimmie Jackson won the district final of the Lions’ Youth of the Year Quest held at Inverloch on Friday, February 15.

10 years ago February 26, 2002

Five years ago February 27, 2007 WATER storage levels are critical in parts of South Gippsland this week.

South Gippsland Water said the situa-

tion continues to be critical while Korumburra’s Coalition Creek has dropped to 13.3 per cent. **** WITH seven massive new light towers going up, the Leongatha Football Club is hoping night games will become a regular fixture at Parrot Park.

One year ago March 1, 2011 THE FOSTER Recreation Reserve saw a large crowd gather for the 2011 Foster Show.

Many young children were entertained by the petting zoos and carnival games, while the older kids enjoyed riding the Cha-Cha and the Midnight Madness swing ride. **** A NEW cohort of medical students will be studying across South Gippsland over the next few months as part of Monash University’s Gippsland-based medicine program.

In South Gippsland, the medical students are able to take part in many activities at medical practices in Foster, Leongatha, Korumburra and Wonthaggi.

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INDIANA Lilly Eden is the first daughter for Shea and Miranda of Corinella, born on February 10 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. She has two brothers, Riley, 3, and Blake, 2.

CIARA Jayde Phillips was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on February 4 to Shannon Daly and Ricky Phillips of Wonthaggi. Ciara is a sister for Lleyton, 7, and Seth, 4.

LILY Mia Carter was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on February 14 to Naomi Power and Dean Carter of Wonthaggi. Lily is a sister to Alex, 7, and Isabelle, 3.

ETHAN Brelsford was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on January 29 to Lisa and Scott Brelsford of Inverloch. Ethan is a brother to Ella May, 8, Lucia, 6, and Mia, 3.

POPPY Birgitta Dawne Pasquale was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on February 13, the first child for Jacqui Peters and Damien Pasquale of Wonthaggi.

KENZY Elizabeth Donald was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on January 27 to Louise and Lawrence Donald of Wonthaggi. Kenzy is a new sister for Connor, 11.

SARAH and Maris Broders welcomed Milla Isabel on February 16 at Knox Private Hospital. Milla is a little sister for Morgan, 20 months.

LUCAS Reid Larmour was born on February 15 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital to Rick and Kylie-Jane of Allambee Reserve. He has a brother, Thomas, 3.

OSCAR Oliver Olsen was born on January 31 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital to James and Sarina of Korumburra. He has a sister, Amity Rose, 19 months.

BRYLEE Anne Shepherd was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on February 3 to Oona and Jess Shepherd of Wonthaggi. Brylee is a sister to Noah, 4, and Michaela, 2.

JADE Isabella Hursey was born on January 18 to Amanda Warner and Jamie Hursey of Wonthaggi.

Jade is a new sister to Zac Higgins, 14, Tristan Higgins, 13, and Sian Hursey, 2.

RAY and Jacinta of Korumburra welcome their first daughter, Lara Elizabeth Pickering, born at Leongatha Memorial Hospital on February 16. She is a sister for Lochie, 12, and Emilee, 8.

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AN UPDATE FROM AQUASURE

The incorrect version of this column appeared in last week’s newspaper.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Recently, I outlined the process to fill the marine structures and underground tunnels with seawater.

I am pleased to report that this work is now underway. This is a significant milestone for the construction team and brings us another step closer to completion of the project.

I know that there is a lot of interest in the project’s monitoring and management of the marine environment, and understand the strong interest that the Bass Coast community has in protecting and maintaining the marine and land environment.

As a long-term member of the community for the next 27 years or so, AquaSure shares this interest.

Strict regulatory and contractual requirements govern our activities during the design and construction, and operation and maintenance phases, including management of the marine environment.

A lot of work has been done to ensure the marine environment is protected by researching current conditions and designing the plant and its processes to minimise potential impacts.

All of the marine data used to determine the design and location of marine structures is available in our Community Information Centre.

Under the project’s approval conditions, a baseline marine monitoring program (BMMP) has been developed and implemented and will continue until the end of commissioning.

Data collected about the marine environment is used as a baseline for the operation of the plant over the project’s lifetime. It enables comparisons to be made before and after plant operation starts.

www.aquasure.com.au

The BMMP is governed by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Department of Sustainability and Environment’s (DSE) Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, as well as technical specialists and an external technical reviewer.

The Independent Reviewer and Environmental Auditor audits the BMMP’s implementation, with quarterly reports available at www.water.vic.gov.au/desalination.

All documentation relating to environmental management and approvals during the design and construction phase is available from AquaSure’s website.

Development and approval of an ongoing marine monitoring program for the operation and maintenance phase will be governed by the EPA and DSE to ensure the plant and its marine structures perform as required.

The EPA will also set conditions as part of an operating licence when the project enters its operational phase.

As is currently the case, new documents relating to environmental management during the operation and maintenance phase will be available on the AquaSure website, once they have been finalised approved by the relevant parties including the Minister for Environment and Climate Change.

This will include an updated Environmental Management Plan, addressing commissioning activities such as the discharge of seawater concentrate, which is also subject to EPA approval.

Moving on to project progress, civil and mechanical construction is nearing completion, with electrical installations and commissioning of the desalination plant now the main focus.

The purpose of commissioning is to test and confirm that the plant will operate safely and to specification.

Every piece of equipment in the desalination plant must pass a number of quality assurance tests, as part of this process.

It is not unusual for equipment issues only to be evident when it is installed and undergoing commissioning. Identifying and addressing issues before plant operation commences is exactly what quality assurance tests are for.

The next edition of our Community Update will explore some of these tests in more detail.

In other news, pipeline crews continue with temporary road maintenance. Recent work includes pothole repairs to Gurdies-St Heliers Road and Stewart Road.

I look forward to providing you with further updates on permanent road reinstatement work, which no doubt will come as welcome news to members of the community that have been sharing their roads with us during construction.

In closing, I would like to advise an important change in our team at AquaSure.

Our Chairman, Chloe Munro, has been appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Government’s new Clean Energy Regulator.

On taking up this new and challenging full-time position, Chloe will resign as Non-Executive Director and Chairman of AquaSure on 31 March, 2012.

I would like to wish Chloe all the best and thank her for the valuable contribution she has made to AquaSure over the past 18 months.

Chris Herbert CEO, AquaSure

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Ferg fans: members of the Harry Ferguson Tractor Club looked forward to the outing.

Ferg heaven at Hallston

Ready to travel: Geoff Renton of Leongatha and his Fergie.

THE Harry Ferguson Tractor Club held a social event at the Hallston property of Ian Motton recently.

Club members gathered for a 9am start with a line-up of grey and red Fergs, and a clear sky for a 70km drive.

A procession of pilot vehicles and tractors took on the gravel roads back towards Leongatha, turning past the filtration plant through Arawata, down the Wild Dog Valley Road through Mount Eccles, and back to Hallston where lunch was waiting.

Sunday featured a 66km drive taking in Grand Ridge Road,

En route: Steve Humphrey of Mount Eccles leads the way.

Allambee river roads, with some picturesque ride scenery.

At Mount Worth lookout, the group stopped for photos of the Latrobe Valley.

Travelling to the Allambee Reserve Estate camping area, the tractors passed through pine plantation along an old logging road to the Trida-Warragul road and again back for lunch.

The club honours the memory and passion of Harry Ferguson, the son of an Irish farmer who started as a machine salesman.

His ideas were well ahead of his time, and Harry soon invented and adapted hydraulics to the early design of the Ferg tractor.

Only one was built in 1933 and is housed in the London Museum.

Harry joined with Henry Ford in America and produced a string of tractors with a Ford motor. After Henry Ford died, Harry severed his ties with the Ford company and with a new alliance, George Black, produced tractors under his own name up until 1954.

A new generation of Ferg tractors arrived with the introduction of Massey Harris.

Below, Listen up: Doug Carpenter chats with his dog Bella

Rotary Club of Foster Inc. P.O. Box 55, Foster 3960 ABN 73 274 768 920 2012

CLEARING SALE FISH CREEK FRIDAY, MARCH 2 On the Property of R & J Edwards 895 Waratah Rd Fish Creek 10am Start. Large items 12.30PM

The Rotary Club of Foster is pleased to be able to offer this fine range of items on behalf of various vendors and donors. All profits from the sale will be donated to Prom Country Aged Care Building Fund.

Trucks. Mitsubishi 417 5 ton tip tray 94 148K VGO, Stemco quad axle float 12mtr deck hyd ramps RWC.excel, Fork Lift 4Ton 4cyl Perkins Tractors. Claas Ares 2006 135hp 3300h, JD 6300 cab 95hp 7200hrs Deutz Agratron 4wd cab 110 hp, Chamberlain Industrial Loaders x2, Class Arion 620 140hp 4in1 Loader 1600 hrs.Vintage Tractors BMC Nuffield 4 cyl diesel, Fergy 18 1952 Vinelander Fergy Grey/Gold 35 petrol 1958. Mixer Wagon Kuhn 5168E 2011, Balers. Case 628 silage knives 6000 rolls, Claas Rollant 46 4x4, JD 592 High Flow 2002 net 22000 R Baler JD 592 High Flow 2003 net 23500 R, Vermeer 504H parts. Rakes. Claas 650 24' pto Twin Rotor, Howard MX 10 reel, New Holland 56 Roller bar X2, Rotary Krone Swadro 46T, Tonutti 8 wheel v X2, Ferguson 10ft Roller Bar X2, Sirtex Explorer MX 10, Howard V 8 W X2, Fransguard T15000. Mowers. Ferguson 5' Finger Mower, International 5' Finger Mower, JD 8 ft, Claas 7 Disc 3m, JF 460, Tarrup 227, UFO Type 4 drum 3.1 Mtr, Topping 10', Mulcher 8 ft Nobili Tedders. 4 rotor 3.5 mtr Kuhn X2, 3pl Niemerer , 3pl Lely, 12ft Fahr. Silage. Baler Wrapper Vicon 2160 5000 Rolls, Silage Wrapper Tanco 550S Auto, Silage grab fits Loader. Hay Feeders. Roll master, Lyco 2 bale, Hulls,Stephens. Hay rings 3. Hay Forks FEL, Hay Forks 3pl. Super Spreaders. 1 ton trailing, 1 ton Crump, Kurrajong 2 Ton PTO, 3 PL Silvan, 3pl Fergy, 800 Ltr Cosmo Pendular, Kurrajong 1Ton PTO Drive, 1.5 ton Seymour Hydraulic, For 4 wheel Bike X2. Ploughs. Fergy 3 Furrow Disc, International 4 Disc Plough, Chisel Yoemans 7 tyne 3 Furrow Mouldboard, Chisel Berends 9 Spring Tyne, Berends Flexi Tyne Cultivator, Diamond Harrows. Cultivators. Maschio 3.5mtr power harrow, Maschio 8 ft Power Harrow, Rotary Hoe 5' Howard, Rotary Hoe Celli 2.5mtr, Power Harrow Kuhn HRB 302 10’. Motors. TWM 6.5 Hp X 3, TWM 6.5 Hp electric start, 16hp Briggs & Stratton, Robin 10HP. Generators. 10 hp 5.5 KVA Diesel silenced, 6.5 HP 3.5 KVA, Briggs and Stratton 2600, Honda EU20i 2kva.

Stock Handling. Calf cradle, Calf feeder Polymaster 10 bays, Calf Feeders with 5 teats X 5, Bale Head, Cattle Crush Cribben, Cattle Clippers Lister, Technipharm Bail head, Gun Crutcha Sheep Cradle, Shearing Plant 240 volt, Wool Press Ajax, Wool Sorting Table. Grain. Auger 37' X 7" Keogh, Silo 28 ton 50 cub/mtr Nelson X2 (Call for inspection),Larsen Dairy Gates x 2, Macey Auger Drives x2, Other. Trailer Car 14' Ramps and Winch, Lathe Jacobs Wood with tools, Fuel Trailer 1200 ltr electric pump, Petrol bowser , Poly Tarp 30’X50 New, Manure Grader for FEL, Manure Gator, Manure Pump Reeve 7.5 Hp, Pump Fire Fighting 6.5 Hp, 5 X Quart Stroke Fuel Pumps, Spray Honda 200 ltr 20mtr hose, Railway Line 12 X 2.2m, Milk Vat 1200ltr, Roller Flat 10', Saddle Northern River Drafter X 2, Post driver Massey Ferguson.

Quad Bikes. Suzuki 500, Honda 300, Suzuki Eiger 400c, 1997 Honda Suit Parts.

Suzuki DR200 motor cycle, Boats. Mirror Yacht, 4.3 Stacer c/cons 70 hp Jon, 14' alum, 8' alum, Wind surfer, Sea Kayak 4.5mtr. Garden. Ride On Mower, Husqvarna LT1536 15hp, 36", Massey Ferguson , 15hp, 38", J Deere L110 , 17.5hp, 42"cut, Cox mower 13hp, 32"cut, Pizza Oven, 2 x Garden Cultivators. 2X Freezers 2X W/ machines.

HEAPS OF SUNDRIES over 220 lots sample listed above Payment. Absolute: By cash or approved Cheque on day of sale Number system to apply ID. Required. No buyer premium. GSTwhere applicable.

Luncheon available.

10 klm from Fish Creek follow signs off road parking.

Full list available at http://rotaryclubfoster.blogspot.com.au/ For information Contact Barry Richards 0418 566 316 or rich.bar@bigpond.net.au Auctioneering services being donated by Stevens Egan & Johnston Pty Ltd

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Prices steady despite offering THERE was a big decline in numbers with around 30 per cent fewer offered.

Most of this was seen in the grown cattle section of the sale.

There was better competition, and demand was very

strong, which saw all cattle sell at dearer rates. Prices for the mixed quality yarding were mostly 2c to 7c/kg dearer.

Prices for most of the 70 vealers sold were between 190c and 237c/kg. A smaller penning of 160 yearlings included a variety of weight

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KOONWARRA SPECIAL DAIRY SALE Tuesday 13th March at 11.00am

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100 Quality Dairy 100 Cows and Heifers Selling: a/c A & J Appleyard, Leongatha 2nd Stage Dispersal 31 2 year old Jersey Heifers due April-May to Son of Jetime. Sired by Senior, Jetime, BW Country, PT Sires and sons of Pine and Brookbi 2 2 year old Pure Jersey Bulls - Sired by Jetime a/c Sunnyside, Poowong 35 2 year old Jersey Friesian X heifers. Due AprilMay to Bushlea bred bulls a/c Bushlea Farms, Koonwarra 20 Jersey Friesian X heifers. Fresh calved and springing. a/c Various Vendors Freshly calved Holstein cows

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and quality. Light and medium weight steers sold from 172c to 196c/kg. Yearling heifers sold to 200c, most from 165c to 192c/kg.

Better demand for the 485 grown steers saw most sell 5c to 6c/kg higher. There were a lot of good to very good quality steers and prime bullocks penned, which made from 174c to 188c/kg.

Manufacturing steers were mostly heavy crossbreds, and these sold from 166c to 177c, and heavy Friesians 158c to 162c/kg.

Reduced supply, coupled with strong restocker competition aided the price lift for all cows. Better quality beef cows made from 145c to 156c, and larger frame Friesian cows 138c to 150c/ kg. All lean and poor quality cows sold between 105c and 138c with restockers paying to 145c/kg for their selections. The carcass weight price average was estimated to be 292c/kg.

Only 65 bulls were penned. The better quality heavy bulls made between 157c and 177c with plain and light weight bulls 125c to 155c/kg.

Wednesday, February 22 BULLOCKS 1 N.R. & M.A. Staley, Yarram 14 Wilshire & McDonough, Kardella 2 J.M. Tucker, Stockdale 1 S. & V. Baragallo, Mirboo North 1 C.S. McMillan, Airly 7 Kennedy & McRae, Kardella

555kg 600kg 575kg 620kg 620kg 560kg

195.0 190.0 190.0 190.0 190.0 188.0

$1082 $1140 $1092 $1178 $1178 $1052

STEERS 1 T.J. & J.M. Hayward, Leongatha 1 D.C. & D.C. Wylie, Korumburra 1 W. Hancock, Jeetho 4 A.J. & J.M. White, Mirboo North 1 D. James, Yarram 2 Mabu P/L, Mirboo North

360kg 320kg 370kg 373kg 325kg 400kg

236.6 225.6 225.0 220.0 219.6 215.0

$851 $721 $832 $822 $713 $860

COWS 1 A.J. & J.M. White, Mirboo 5 B.J. & T.L. McCormack, Mirboo North 1 W. Alch, Dumbalk 12 T. & J. McRae, Buffalo 2 Bushlea Farms, Koonwarra 1 Harris Pastoral, Dumbalk

730kg 647kg 500kg 517kg 687kg 725kg

155.6 155.6 155.0 155.0 154.0 154.0

$1135 $1006 $775 $801 $1058 $1116

HEIFERS 7 A.J. & J.M. White, Mirboo 1 W. Hancock, Jeetho 1 D. James, Yarram 1 R.H. & M. Greaves, Tarwin Lower 2 J.H. & J.I. McDonald, Leongatha 1 J.M. Tucker, Jeetho

342kg 355kg 325kg 275kg 282kg 345kg

231.6 227.2 223.2 222.6 217.6 208.6

$794 $806 $725 $612 $614 $719

BULLS 1 A.J. & J.M. White, Mirboo 1 Goding G.E. Kindergem, Welshpool 1 D.C. & C.M. Roberts, Foster 1 A.W. & B.J. Buckland, Fish Creek 1 G.D. & S.M. Potter, Flynn 1 R.S. & A. Davie, Ventnor

1060kg 920kg 880kg 860kg 960kg 1080kg

176.6 175.0 174.2 172.0 170.2 168.0

$1871 $1610 $1532 $1479 $1633 $1814

Store sale market Thursday February 23 Total yarding 1914 Steers: Hubbert & Mountford, Dumbalk, 12 x $930; D.D. & K.L. Belcher, Woodside, 4 x $925; J. & K. Macaulay, Jack River, 8 x $885; Telegraph Pastoral, Devon, 1 x $870; G.S. & L.J. Davis, Yarram, 6 x $860; Malabar Farm, Tarwin Lower, 12 x $855.

Heifers: Altach P/L, Stony Creek, 2 x $820; Maguire Pastoral, Lang Lang East, 6 x $800; V. Maruzza, Welshpool, 12 x $765; G.E. & L.J. Simmons, Woodside, 6 x $765;

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Geros & Lesku, Boodyarn, 4 x $760; D. Wilkin, Turtons Creek, 2 x $745.

Cows: P. & B. Fox, Hazelwood, 11 x $1300; J.B.R. & D.J. Davis, Yarram, 14 x $1175; I.K. & L.L. Greig, Meeniyan, 3 x $1000; Westbury Downs, Westbury, 8 x $825.

Cows & calves: G. & J. Teague, Jeetho West, 1 x $1650; J. & B. Beale, Boodyarn, 12 x $1325; Altach P/L, Stony Creek, 2 x $1310; P. & B. Fox, Hazelwood, 11 x $1250; I.F. & C.A. Haw, Bena, 1 x $1160; T. Devonshire, Fish Creek, 1 x $1110.

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Learn to ride safely CONTINUING concerns over the number of quad bike deaths and injuries on farms has prompted Community College Gippsland to introduce a new nationally accredited quad bike safety program.

Last year, 18 people died from accidents involving quad bikes in Australia, making up 31 per cent of all farm deaths during that year.

Community College Gippsland’s general manager industry development, John Brereton, said few farmers and others who operate quad bikes ever receive training on how to use them, yet it is a vehicle that handles very differently from a motorcycle or a car.

“CCG is working with the ATV Safety Institute to offer this nationally accredited one-day training program across our Gippsland campuses,” he said.

“The focus is to give people an opportunity to learn more about these vehicles and to hone their driving skills in a number of environments and terrains.

“The first program,

Farmers suffer AUSTRALIAN Dairy Farmers (ADF) president Chris Griffin has expressed great disappointment in the government’s socalled responses to the Senate Economics Reference Committee’s 2011 final report of the inquiry into the impacts of supermarket price decisions on the dairy industry.

Saving lives: Community College Gippsland trainers Larry Cutler, Chris Reeves, ATV Institute’s Rod Jenna, and participants Rohan Gordon and Brad Wiemann. conduced at CCG’s Warragul McMillan campus, was an opportunity for CCG trainers and local farmers to learn first-hand from specialist Rod Jenna from the ATV Institute.”

CCG trainer Larry Cutler said many people had the misconception that if they could ride a motorcycle or drive a car then they can just hop on a quad bike and drive that.

“A quad bike requires a different driving technique

to handle it correctly. A large part of the training focuses on assisting participants to learn how to use their body weight effectively to manoeuvre the vehicle.”

He said despite clear safety warnings on quad bikes, people continue to use them in ways beyond what the manufacturer originally designed them for. Contrary to the name all terrain vehicle, they are not safe for use in all

terrains. The driver must be aged over 16, wear a helmet and safety gear, and not carry any passengers.

Mr Brereton said the program had been introduced to give local farmers an opportunity to improve safety and reduce injuries and deaths on farms.

“Farm businesses are increasingly aware of their duty of care to ensure that anyone operating a quad bike on their property has

The government, after two years of inquiries and conclusive evidence of impacts on dairy farmers, is yet again avoiding taking action, Mr Griffin said.

“They are hiding behind the ACCC, which has time and again proven itself to be ineffective and powerless against the tactics of the major supermarkets,” said Mr Griffin.

ADF is amazed the government is satisfied with the ACCC’s ‘monitoring’ when it admitted in evidence to the Senate Committee that it had “not done any monitoring of the other items” in reference to the approximately 15,000 other items in a supermarket that Coles may be increasing the price of to offset the price cuts on staples such as milk.

accredited training to do so,” he said.

The nationally accredited Introduction to quad bike safety program is available at CCG’s Warragul, South Gippsland, Morwell, Traralgon, Sale and Pakenham campuses on demand.

For more information contact Community College Gippsland on 5622 6000 or visit: www. ccg.asn.au

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.

Helping out: David Phelan was helping Simon Henderson and the Alex Scott team at the fortnightly Koonwarra Store Sale on Thursday.

Friendly farmers: Keith Boyes and Barney Sewell from Yinnar at the Koonwarra Store Sale.

Chatting: catching up at the Koonwarra Store Sale were Philip Ruby and Geoff Bowen from Anderson.

Campbell backs dairy levy

NOEL Campbell of Yannathan was incorrectly quoted as being critical of Dairy Australia in a story in The Star on February 14.

The story referred to the Dairy Australia levy poll.

Mr Campbell did not make the comments and actually supports a levy increase of 10 per cent, as has been recommended by the industry.

Enjoying the day: John Mitchell, Leongatha and Max Anthony, Leongatha South checked out the offering at Thursday’s Koonwarra Store Sale.

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

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0.78 1.16 0.45 1.25

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

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NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 60 OF THE TRANSFER OF LAND ACT 1958 TO BECOME REGISTERED PROPRIETOR OF LAND The reference number is Application No. 127066J. The applicant has applied to become the registered proprietor of land a part of which is located at 74 Rees Road, Jumbunna.

The applicant claims to have acquired title to the land by adverse possession.

The land is shown marked “A” on the plan posted on the land.

The plan may also be inspected at the office of Land Victoria, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

The current registered proprietor of the land is Anton Gsodam of Jumbunna (folio of the Register Vol 2905 Fol 837).

If you believe you are affected by the application you should seek independent legal advice.

I may grant this application after 30 days from the date of the posting of a notice on the land if satisfied that the applicant has acquired title by possession to the land.

Anyone with an interest in the land can lodge a caveat under section 61 of the Transfer of Land Act 1958.

This caveat will lapse 30 days after lodgement unless the caveator has commenced court proceedings and given me notice of the proceedings or obtained and served an injunction on me.

If this caveat lapses or is withdrawn I may grant this application if satisfied that the applicant has acquired title by possession to the land.

Enquiries may be directed to Land Victoria on 8636 2170.

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NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 60 OF THE TRANSFER OF LAND ACT 1958 TO BECOME REGISTERED PROPRIETOR OF LAND The reference number is Application No. 127067G. The applicant has applied to become the registered proprietor of land a part of which is located at 74 Rees Road, Jumbunna.

The applicant claims to have acquired title to the land by adverse possession.

The land is shown marked “A” on the plan posted on the land.

The plan may also be inspected at the office of Land Victoria, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

The current registered proprietor of the land is Robert Walker of Jumbunna East (folio of the Register Vol 2540 Fol 807).

The applicant has applied for title to the land free of the following encumbrance - the Reservation contained in Instrument of Transfer No. 350637.

If you believe you are affected by the application you should seek independent legal advice.

I may grant this application after 30 days from the date of the posting of a notice on the land if satisfied that the applicant has acquired title by possession to the land.

Anyone with an interest in the land can lodge a caveat under section 61 of the Transfer of Land Act 1958.

This caveat will lapse 30 days after lodgement unless the caveator has commenced court proceedings and given me notice of the proceedings or obtained and served an injunction on me.

If this caveat lapses or is withdrawn I may grant this application if satisfied that the applicant has acquired title by possession to the land.

Enquiries may be directed to Land Victoria on 8636 2170.

CHRIS McRAE Registrar of Titles

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 60 OF THE TRANSFER OF LAND ACT 1958 TO BECOME REGISTERED PROPRIETOR OF LAND The reference number is Application No. 127068E. The applicant has applied to become the registered proprietor of land a part of which is located at 74 Rees Road, Jumbunna.

The applicant claims to have acquired title to the land by adverse possession.

The land is shown marked “A” on the plan posted on the land.

The plan may also be inspected at the office of Land Victoria, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

The current registered proprietor of the land is Frederick James Hedley of Jumbunna (folio of the Register Vol 2734 Fol 622).

The applicant has applied for title to the land free of the following encumbrance - the Reservation contained in Instrument of Transfer No. 409987.

If you believe you are affected by the application you should seek independent legal advice.

I may grant this application after 30 days from the date of the posting of a notice on the land if satisfied that the applicant has acquired title by possession to the land.

Anyone with an interest in the land can lodge a caveat under section 61 of the Transfer of Land Act 1958.

This caveat will lapse 30 days after lodgement unless the caveator has commenced court proceedings and given me notice of the proceedings or obtained and served an injunction on me.

If this caveat lapses or is withdrawn I may grant this application if satisfied that the applicant has acquired title by possession to the land.

Enquiries may be directed to Land Victoria on 8636 2170.

CHRIS McRAE Registrar of Titles

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CHIROPRACTOR

CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG

Garry Harrison 19 Moonah Street Cape Paterson Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday By appointment Ph: 5674 8290

“NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER” 28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropractic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L

Internet Safety Awareness Presentation This presentation will provide valuable information about the risks confronting children online, and offer tools and tips to help make their internet experiences safe and positive.

Internet safety presentation covers topics including: • the ways children use the internet and emerging technologies • potential risks for children online, such as cyberbullying, illegal content, inappropriate contact, identity theft, grooming and predatory activity • tips to help children stay safe online.

The presentation is thorough, non-technical and is conducted by an accredited Cybersmart trainer from the Australian Media and Communication Authority.

The presentation is free of charge.

Wednesday 7th March, 7pm South Coast Christian College 101 Horn Street, Leongatha RSVP 5662 4355 NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 60 OF THE TRANSFER OF LAND ACT 1958 TO BECOME REGISTERED PROPRIETOR OF LAND The reference number is Application No. 127069C. The applicant has applied to become the registered proprietor of land a part of which is located at 74 Rees Road, Jumbunna.

The applicant claims to have acquired title to the land by adverse possession.

The land is shown marked “A” on the plan posted on the land.

The plan may also be inspected at the office of Land Victoria, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

The current registered proprietors of the land are the Jumbunna Coal Mine of Melbourne No. Liability (folio of the Register Vol 2509 Fol 632), Alfred James Hodgkinson of Melbourne (folio of the Register Vol 2600 Fol 893), Lillie Jane Walker of Korumburra (folio of the Register Vol 2724 Fol 649), Blanche Margaret Long of Middle Park (folio of the Register Vol 2663 Fol 443), George Gilliman of Melbourne (folio of the Register Vol 2600 Fol 894), The Jumbunna Coal Mine of Melbourne (folio of the Register Vol 2691 Fol 024), Lillie Jane Walker of Korumburra (folio of the Register Vol 2801 Fol 184), William Johns of Jumbunna (folio of the Register Vol 3295 Fol 837), George Murdoch of Jumbunna (folio of the Register Vol 2857 Fol 247), Emily Jolly of Jumbunna (folio of the Register Vol 2918 Fol 453), Australian Starr Bowkett Building Society of Melbourne (folio of the Register Vol 2850 Fol 809), Edward Charles Phayer of Jumbunna (folio of the Register Vol 3141 Fol 038), Charles McLaughlan of Jumbunna (folio of the Register Vol 3088 Fol 506), Sarah Adela Eatwell of Jumbunna (folio of the Register Vol 4771 Fol 042), William Charles Stow of East Prahran (folio of the Register Vol 3306 Fol 146).

The applicant has applied for title to the land free of the following encumbrances - easements of carriageway over Roads on LP3684 and LP3893 and easements for rights to mine for coal.

If you believe you are affected by the application you should seek independent legal advice.

I may grant this application after 30 days from the date of the posting of a notice on the land if satisfied that the applicant has acquired title by possession to the land.

Anyone with an interest in the land can lodge a caveat under section 61 of the Transfer of Land Act 1958.

This caveat will lapse 30 days after lodgement unless the caveator has commenced court proceedings and given me notice of the proceedings or obtained and served an injunction on me.

If this caveat lapses or is withdrawn I may grant this application if satisfied that the applicant has acquired title by possession to the land.

Enquiries may be directed to Land Victoria on 8636 2170.

CHRIS McRAE Registrar of Titles

Email your stories editorial@thestar.com.au

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Appointments to the Victorian Catchment Management Council 2012

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ATSI Community Consultation on Monday, March 19 from 11am 2pm for any person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent or in care of any ATSI children to come along and discuss being part of a Koori playgroup and/or Koori Kitchen for the Bass Coast area, at Bass Coast Shire foyer at Wonthaggi, and on March 22 from 11am - 2pm at Gipps Tafe Leongatha.

Mike Moule at Ramahyuck, Wonthaggi 5672-1455.

Justice Services Visits Bringing information & education concerning Justice Services that are available in the Gippsland region.

Contribute your skills and help to protect and enhance Victoria’s natural resources

Town visit schedule is:-

Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.

DATE Tuesday, March 6

TIME 10.00 AM – 12.15 PM

1.45 PM – 3.45 PM Wednesday, March 7

10.00 AM – 12.15 PM 1.30 PM – 3.30 PM

TOWN COWES Thompson Avenue (outside Visitor Information Centre) WONTHAGGI Murray Street (near Woolworths & Centrelink) LEONGATHA Smith Street (outside Council Offices) MIRBOO NORTH Ridgway (Main Street)

2012

HYMNS ALIVE!

Staff from the Department of Justice will attend with the Mobile Justice Service Centre, and be available to answer queries, and provide information on the wide variety of justice services available.

This is an opportunity for the community to come and see Department of Justice staff in a more informal environment, and seek information and advice about consumer rights and access a wealth of other justice-related information and services, including:-

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The Minister for Environment and Climate Change, The Hon Ryan Smith MP, and the Minister for Water, Peter Walsh MLA, are seeking expressions of interest for nine member positions (including the Chairperson) on the Victorian Catchment Management Council (VCMC).

Do you have experience and knowledge in land protection, water resource management, primary industry, environment protection and conservation, or local government? Experience and knowledge of public administration and governance or in community engagement are also desirable. The membership of VCMC will also need to reflect the major land and water uses in the State, including rural, urban, private and public uses.

The VCMC consists of up to 10 members, appointed for a term of up to three years.

One member is appointed chairperson. One member is nominated by the Secretary of the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE). The terms of appointment of the current members of the VCMC expire on 19 June 2012.

The VCMC is a statutory authority within the Victorian public sector. Its responsibilities include advising the Victorian Government on the condition of land and water resources and on priorities for catchment management, and encouraging the cooperation of people and bodies involved in the management of land and water resources. The VCMC is independent of catchment management authorities.

Appointees may be entitled to receive sitting fees for their service at rates according to the Victorian Government’s Appointment and Remuneration Guidelines. Travelling and other allowances may also be reimbursed at applicable government rates.

Detailed information and application forms are available on DSE’s website at: www.dse.vic.gov.au under ‘What’s New’. For information on the VCMC go to: www.vcmc.vic.gov.au The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that the diversity of our boards represent the diversity of our communities. Women, indigenous persons, people with a disability, young persons and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Expressions of interest close 5pm Tuesday 13 March 2012. www.dse.vic.gov.au Customer Service Centre 136 186

We’re meeting again!

Where? Uniting Church Peart St Leongatha When? Monday March 5 Time? 2pm Hope to see you there to praise God, build up our faith and fellowship with friends over a cup of tea/coffee

Sheriffs Office – to provide information on the role of Sheriff, including procedures available to resolve any outstanding fines.

Community Correctional Services – to provide information on the role of CCS, advice/information on Community Based Dispositions, and career advice.

Births Deaths & Marriages – to provide advice and information about the process for requesting and lodging applications for births, deaths, and marriages.

Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee – to provide information on services available to the koori community, and develop and provide support to existing community initiatives.

Dispute Settlement Centre – to provide advice and information on mediation services available to assist in resolving disputes.

Consumer Affairs Victoria – to provide advice and information on a variety of consumer issues, including residential tenancies.

Working With Children Check Unit – to provide advice and information about the process for lodging applications.

Gamblers Help & Generalist Financial Counselling – to provide advice and information on services available to assist with problem gambling, as well as budgeting and financial counselling.

For further details, please contact: Gordon McHallam, Department of Justice, Gippsland Region Phone: 5116 5700

Annual General Meeting LEONGATHA TABLE TENNIS

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When: Monday March 26 Time: 7.30pm Where: Leongatha Table Tennis Shed Leongatha Recreation Reserve Yarragon Road, Leongatha Enquiries: Tammy Holwerda 5664 0178

COMMUNITY UPDATE FEBRUARY 2012 up-grading and maintaining expensive infrastructure for a number of separate supply networks.

The strategy is still open for public comment and this strategy is the basis for many of our major capital The strategy identified that the Water Plan III most cost effective way to ensure works programs over the next 5 South Gippsland Water is a state water security over the next 50 Government owned Corporation, years, is to network the townships years. responsible for providing water in the Northern region to those in Operational Requirements and wastewater services to the Southern region, connecting Capital Works South Gippsland Water͛Ɛ towships accross the South All major capital works will be both regions to the Melbourne operations are governed by Gippsland Water region. As part Supply System and use this supply included in the consultation, legislation and various of its responsibilities, the as a backup to existing supplies at including; mains replacement government departments and Corporation is to draft a 5 year Lance Creek. This strategy utilises programs and sewer re-lining agencies.

As a result we need to operating plan and make this plan projects as part of the on-going the 82km pipeline constructed by ensure compliance with all available to the public for maintenance and operation of our the State Government which regulations. Some of our comment and input. connects the desalination plant water and wastewater systems compliance programs include; with the Melbourne Supply Work on the plan is underway and accross the region.

Network and minimises the Water Supply Demand Strategy the Corporation would like to investment from our customers in - Dam Safety: Dams are regularly In June 2011 the Corporation receive community input. checked for structural security and safety on a weekly basis.

What will be included in the - Water Quality: All South plan?

Gippsland Water supply systems Pricing & Tarriffs are regularly monitored and Information about the tested for water quality from a Corporartions pricing and tarriff range of sample points across structure including any price each system and sent to rises over the five year period. laboratories in Melbourne weekly.

Pricing & tarriff structure will be - Environmental Flows: The reviewed and approved by the Corporation ensures waterways Essential Services Commission. used as a supply source in our South Gippsland Water is kicking off 2012 with a busy start to the year. January saw the appointment of Philippe du Plessis to the role of Managing Director and now the Corportion moves into a phase of community consultation regarding its five year Water Plan.

Service Standards The Corporation will be reviewing its levels of service and service standards to identify where improvements could be made.

The Corporation wants to know what the community is willing to pay to ensure water security both now and into the future. Whilst we have recently been through a period of high rainfall in 2010/2011 another drought may be on the horizon. What value does the community place on water security?

released its Water Supply Demand Strategy. This document is a long term strategy for the security of water supply and providing for the region͛s increasing demand. The aim of which is to secure, good quality water at the lowest possible price, to all of our customers, over the long term.

region maintain environmental flows to ensure the health of the river and our environment.

- EPA Licence Requirements: The Corporation is licensed by the EPA to operate our wastewater treatment facilities.

Licence compliance protects the environment through stormwater protection, odour prevention and wastewater quality limits.

Want to have your say on our Water Plan or Water Supply Demand Strategy?

Copies of the Water Supply Demand Strategy are available to download from www.sgwater.com.au or by calling 1300 851 636. Water Plan III is currently being drafted and not yet available for public comment; however the Corporation WANTS to know what the community thinks, so get in touch with us and you could be part of a survey or group discussion regarding the plan, phone 1300 851 636.

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CALF REARING A part time person is required to join our calf rearing team feeding new born calves.

This position requires a fit and healthy person with heaps of patience, to love and care for young calves.

MORNING AND/OR AFTERNOON SHIFTS AVAILABLE LEONGATHA SOUTH AREA Current driver’s licence and transport are essential.

If you have the above qualities please call Barbe.

0428 745529 or 5674 5529

ASSOCIATE NURSE UNIT MANAGER

Minimum of 7 shifts per fortnight – 0.73 EFT (56 hours/fortnight) Applications are invited for the position of Associate Nurse Unit Manager. Applicants with experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing – Midwifery or Critical Care will be highly regarded. The successful applicant must be prepared to relieve the Nurse Unit Manager, undertake delegated portfolio work, work all tours of duty and will have completed or be prepared to undertake Advanced Life Support competencies.

You will possess the following: • Current and well developed nursing care skills with a commitment to share knowledge and skill with others • Current registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency • Current Police Check • Clinical Nursing Skills as listed in P.I. 4 in the position description • Middle management skills including (but not restricted to): o Good Interpersonal skills o Organisational and problem solving skills o Time management skills • Evidence of ongoing self development • Understanding of ANCI competencies and Codes of Ethics/Professional conduct • Practices and promotes commitment to Australian Confederation of Operating Room Nurses Limited Competency Standards (Perioperative Nurses) • Practices and promotes commitment to Australian College of Midwives incorporated Competency Standards (Midwives) The successful applicant will have proven clinical and management experience or be working towards this.

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APPRENTICE

Ryans Transport is looking for a B-double driver to join their award winning team.

Local (Melb) work with varied shifts.

If you have an excellent driving record and B-double driving experience, we would love to talk to you.

Top rates paid for the right people, along with excellent working conditions and late model vehicles.

Call Tom on 0409 613664

PAUSE CAFE

SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE • Relationship / On-Farm Focus • Dairy • Gippsland Region As Genetics Australia continues to build on its relationships with both farmers and re-sellers, we are in search of an additional sales person in South Gippsland. We are seeking a relationship focused Sales & Customer Service Representative who will take responsibility for the sales of our products, as well as promote and support the organisation through industry related events and activities.

Focused on developing existing and new relationships with farmer customers, as well as re-sellers, your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining sales and marketing relationships and achieving agreed sales & business targets. As this role is largely autonomous, you will have the ability to work within a focused team and will be flexible and timely in reacting to market conditions and customers. Ideally, the successful candidate will possess agribusiness sales experience (ideally animal health or dairy) and will have a willingness to travel throughout their territory. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will possess superior communication and organisational skills.

An excellent remuneration package with an incentive program based on performance will be negotiated to attract candidates of the highest calibre.

Applicants should email an application detailing qualifications and experience relevant to the position to ncoker@genaust.com.au A detailed position description is available on request from Neill Coker on 03 5367 9202.

Applications close on Friday 16th March 2012

Full time / Part time / Casual

GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. All staff have access to excellent staff mentoring, education and support programs. Salary packaging is available to all permanent staff. All applicants will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check.

If you are interested in joining a supportive and progressive team, please contact the Executive Assistant, Dianna Mollica, on 5667 5504 to obtain an application kit or visit our website at www.gshs.com.au Applicants are also encouraged to contact Neil Langstaff on 5667 5504 to discuss employment opportunities at GSHS. Completed application kits can be forwarded

by Friday 2nd March 2012 to: Neil Langstaff, Director of Nursing Inpatient/Residential Care Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953

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REGISTERED NURSE / REGISTERED MIDWIFE Applications are invited for the position of Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife. The successful applicant will need to provide all facets of care, while working as part of a team in our midwifery and acute area.

You will possess the following: Essential: • Current registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency • Current Police Check • Successful completion of Graduate Year/Transition program incl. beginning development of: o Good Interpersonal skills o Organisational and problem solving skills o Time management and decision making skills • Evidence of ongoing self development • Understanding of ANCI competencies and Codes of Ethics/Professional conduct • Practices and promotes commitment to Australian College of Midwives incorporated Competency Standards (Midwives) Desirable: • Current clinical experience in Midwifery The successful applicant will have proven clinical and midwifery experience and be enthusiastic for a challenge whilst working within a team environment.

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UnitingCare Gippsland is a quality accredited community service agency. Staff and volunteers provide a range of community services in Gippsland for children, young people, families and individuals. The Agency has a vision of a healthy Gippsland, where disadvantage and inequity are challenged.

UnitingCare Gippsland has the following vacancies:

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Bookkeeper/Administration Officer Are you an experienced Bookkeeper seeking a rewarding position with a local, well established and reputable company?

Meeniyan Stockfeeds is a successful company offering a wide range of feeds to suit most livestock sectors. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Bookkeeper/ Administration Officer to join their team on a part-time basis. They pride themselves on their exceptional service and are seeking someone who can offer the same.

The successful applicant for this role will have proven experience in a Bookkeeping position and extensive experience with QuickBooks. You will need to have the ability to accurately complete a high volume of data entry and possess excellent administration skills. The successful applicant must be a proactive, organised and self-motivated person with high attention to detail.

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills is imperative for this role.

If you want to join a company which looks after its staff in a friendly and supportive environment then we want to hear from you!

Please forward your written application, including 3 referees, to: Meeniyan Stockfeeds 24 Hanily Street Meeniyan VIC 3956

SITUATIONS VACANT

Building a Healthy Community

Counsellor 0.5 EFT BCCHS seeks expressions of interest for the part time employment of an enthusiastic person to provide an effective and supportive generalist counselling practice to meet the needs of clients.

Remuneration for this 2.5 days per week position as per relevant professional qualifications.

Enquiries to Louk Thiele, Acting Coordinator Allied Health Team.

To obtain a position description and an employment application form, please telephone reception on 5671 9200 or refer to our website: www.bcchs.com.au Applicants must address the key selection criteria and submit an Application for Employment form.

Applications close 5 pm Tuesday 13 March 2012 and should be addressed to: HR Administrator Bass Coast Community Health Service 1 Back Beach Road, San Remo 3925 Or by email to: HR@bcchs.com.au

Youth Development Workers x 3 positions Latrobe Valley - 15 hours South Gippsland - 30 hours Bass Coast - 30 hours, with potential for 38 hours

Post secondary qualifications in Welfare, Youth, Community Development or related field (minimum requirement – Diploma Level) Certificate level qualifications will be considered if applicant is willing to further their study.

For further information on the above position please telephone Barbara Livingstone on (03) 5662 5150

South Coast Child FIRST & Integrated Family Services Workers x 2 positions

Child FIRST Intake Worker - 38 hours Integrated Family Services Case Manager - 38 hours Based in Leongatha Post secondary qualifications in Welfare or related field (minimum requirement – Degree Level) Diploma level qualifications will be considered if applicant is willing to further their study.

For further information on the above position please telephone Marie Jones-French on 5662 5150 Application forms and position descriptions are available at www.ucgipps.org.au or call Kirstie Pearce on 5152 9600 to have copies emailed/sent to you.

Applications close 5pm Friday 2nd March 2012 and are to be sent to: Kirstie Pearce, HR Co-ordinator UnitingCare Gippsland PO Box 454 Bairnsdale Vic 3875 UnitingCare Gippsland offers a family friendly workplace UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

South Gippsland Shire Council

Café Attendants • Permanent Part Time • 15 hours per week • $24.20 per hour Do you enjoy customer service?

Do you love working with food?

This is an ideal opportunity to bring your customer service skills to our friendly team at Coal Creek Community Park & Museum located in Korumburra.

You will be required to work part time Thursday to Monday. Your responsibilities will be to provide quick, friendly service to customers, including sandwich making and the operation of coffee machines and all other facets of food and beverage services.

A Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate is a requirement of this role.

Enquiries to Rowena Ashley, Coal Creek Coordinator, on (03) 5655 1811.

All applicants must submit an Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 7 March 2012.

Further information and a position description is available from our website.

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

in Meeniyan

Also reliable person for Saturday and Sunday Call Michael 5638 4506

COOK/CHEF experienced for part-time position in busy Inverloch cafe. Enthusiasm and creativity essential.

Call Cate on 0400-498804 between 9 and 5.

FULL TIME Apprentice Chef. Join the team at Moo’s. Phone Marty 56640010.

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BABY BOUTIQUE LEONGATHA BRAND NEW SHOP Immaculate setup Excellent Main Street location Fully integrated online web-store ASKING $60,000 & SAV Contact Damon Stanford 0416 146 428

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GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

$25 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $31.90) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $39 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

GARAGE SALE 19 Grelynne Court (off Boags Road)

Leongatha Saturday March 3 8am start Household goods, furniture, fridge, clothes, and more

GARAGE SALE

~ MOVING HOUSE ~ 85 Boags Road Leongatha Saturday March 3 9am till 3pm Furniture, antiques, electrical goods, household items, clothing, bikes, camping equip, plumbing items, bric-a-brac

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AUTO TECHNICIAN QUALIFIED A position has become available at Inverloch Marine for an Automotive Technician.

The position includes a variety of work, including servicing and repairs of a wide range of vehicles.

The successful applicant may be required to assist the marine department as required.

If you are looking for a change, come and join in our friendly team environment.

All applications will be treated as confidential.

Email resume to: service@inverlochmarine.com.au Phone 5674 1502 Shane Hemming - Service Manager 2 The Esplanade, Inverloch

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23-YEAR-OLD MALE agriculture university student in Finland wants Australian farm work experience up to 85 days, starting during May 2012. He is a farmer’s son, and able to work in a farm and experience in handling the farm machinery and cattle. He speaks English, Swedish and little Italian.

He needs board and lodging at the workplace.

The wage negotiable. Make contact to Mr Mikko Lattu by internet: mikko.lattu@ helsinki.fi or olli.lattu@ elisanet.fi More information by telephoning to Mrs Oili Salmela (03)9546-2945.

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FOR SALE JOHN DEERE 1120 51HP 2 WHEEL DRIVE TRACTOR 4768 hours Fully resprayed Full engine rebuild $9,000 Paul 0438 961 377

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PART TIME

SEMI DRIVER Please apply in writing to: Peter Sheerin, Capeview Building Products PO Box 115, Wonthaggi 3995 Applications close Friday March 2, 2012

The Foster Medical Centre has a vacancy for an experienced Div 1 Nurse to work 3 days per fortnight as part of the nursing team.

Key Selection Criteria • Current registration • Minimum three years experience • Demonstrated patient-focused approach in service provision • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work in a team as well as independently without direct supervision • Ability to prioritise and organise • An understanding of community nursing practice and allied health teams • Willingness to learn on the job • Computer literacy • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development Please contact the Practice Manager for a position description by phoning 5682 2088 or email Maureen.Buckley@fostermedical.com.au

LEONGATHA FULL TIME We currently have a full time position available working Monday to Friday, in our retail hardware division. The position will be primarily based in our paint department, requiring paint tinting, colour matching, and some heavy lifting on occasions. Paint experience would be preferable, but not essential as training will be provided.

SITUATIONS VACANT

We require someone that has excellent customer service, is computer literate, and willing to learn all aspects of the hardware industry. Public holiday and rostered weekend work will be required at times.

Please forward applications to: Capeview Mitre10, Attention Ben Davey Lot 2 Cusack Road, Leongatha or email ben.davey@cv-m10.com.au Applications close 9th March

0.385 EFT

BCCHS seeks expressions of interest for the part time employment of an enthusiastic person to provide an effective and supportive counselling practice and interventions to victims of family violence.

SGH TRAINEESHIP PROGRAM HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES (CLEANING)

Enquiries to Louk Thiele, Acting Coordinator Allied Health Team. To obtain a position description and an employment application form, please telephone reception on 5671 9200 or refer to our website: www.bcchs.com.au

An opportunity exists for a suitable candidate to enrol in the Traineeship Program within the Environmental Services Department at South Gippsland Hospital.

The successful candidate will complete a Certificate III in Health Support Services (Cleaning) over 18 months. The Hospital will provide a supported learning environment within this full time position.

School leavers, long term unemployed and those with no previous experience are encouraged to apply.

Please contact the Environmental Services Manager on 5683 9777 for more details.

Applications close 5 pm Monday 19 March 2012 and should be addressed to: HR Administrator Bass Coast Community Health Service 1 Back Beach Road, San Remo 3925 Or by email to: HR@bcchs.com.au

Applications including a current resumé close at 5pm on 9 March 2012 and should be addressed to: Environmental Services Manager South Gippsland Hospital PO Box 104, Foster 3960

Remuneration for this position as per relevant professional qualifications.

No Bank Qualifying

3 br. Wonthaggi Own It Now $497 / wk

8677-9130 SEWING MACHINE FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

167 Graham Street Wonthaggi

5672 3127

ACER ASPIRE Notebook, 64 bit, 640 GB, 15.6”, webcam and two year warranty. Still in box, $400.

0404-481818.

CAMPER TRAILER Tru Blu off-road 2010, 12 foot tent, awning, kitchen, ex.

Cond. $15,000. Ph: 0407343796.

situations vacant

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

HAY - small square bales, $7 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. Mardan 5664-1320, 0428-999691.

HAY FOR SALE Compact small squares, lucerne / clover / straw.

Now available.

BROWNS STOCKFEED 23-31 Geary Road, Leongatha. 5662-3199.

LAPIDARY work bench, Robilt, on stand with motor, spare discs and wheels, $350. Renard gramophone with records (old), $350.

5662-2518.

LUCERNE HAY and mulch, LSQ, rolls, sml sq. ASK Ag., Cowwarr. Ph: 5148-9397.

MOBILE chook shed $300; elec scooter bike (blue) $800; fish tank 3x3x3 and cabinet $100; rocking chair $70. Phone Susanne 56623947.

situations vacant

for sale

PASTURE HAY premium quality, all bale types. ASK Ag., Cowwarr. Ph: 51489397.

SHEARING PLANT Sunbeam double end grinder complete with 2 clamps; Sunbeam Levermatic wool press; Grasslands Kuhn 72” rotary hoe, original blades; Massey Ferguson 4 disc plough with scrapers. Ph: 5664-8244.

SHIPPING CONTAINER 20ft, weatherproof, good condition $2,000. Ph: 0428629756 or 0429-634245.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

TRACTOR FOR SALE INTER 866 WITH GAFON CAB 120hp, 2 ROPS Mechanically sound 4200 hours $4,000 Phone 5668 2023

CASUAL POSITIONS

used vehicles

CAR CLEANING STAFF FREE REMOVAL

Casual vacancies are available in the cleaning department at South Gippsland Hospital.

Experience in a commercial/industrial setting is preferred, however full training will be provided.

Although the above positions are casual, regular shifts will be offered where possible.

Please contact Reception on 5683 9777 for a position description.

Applications close at 5pm on 9 March 2012 and should be addressed to: Environmental Services Manager South Gippsland Hospital PO Box 104, Foster 3960

We’re all about service. Are you?

Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

people

Customer Service Officer An opportunity to help people in a positive environment Part time position located in Mirboo North, VIC

Building a Healthy Community

Family Violence Counsellor

for sale CANARIES available, $12 each. Ph: 5662-2730.

REPAIRS & SALES

PRACTICE NURSE POSITION

Capeview requires the services of a suitably HC licensed semi and crane operator. The position includes deliveries of frames, trusses and associated building materials.

The applicant would need to be fit as this position includes some heavy lifting. Some overtime is required also.

for sale

Bendigo Bank branches are all about people working together to build stronger communities. To be successful as a Customer Service Officer you’ll be committed to putting customers’ needs first, you’ll be a great communicator with customer service, computer experience and ideally cash handling – and you’ll enjoy being part of the local community.

You’ll be the face of Mirboo North & District Community Bank®Branch and will be given the support you need to do what you do best – listening to customers and helping them achieve their financial goals.

In return you’ll become a key part of a diverse team in a rewarding work environment where you will have the opportunity to learn and advance your career.

So if you think you’ve got what it takes to be part of the Bendigo team, we want to hear from you.

Visit careers.bendigobank.com.au to find out more or to submit your application, quoting reference number VIC798600. Or write to Mark Hoffman, Retail Operations Officer, PO Box 698 Warragul 3820. Applications close on Thursday, 8 March 2012.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178. AFSL 237879. (148990_v1) (13/02/2012)

Mirboo North & District Community Bank® Branch

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accommodation

wanted to buy

PROFESSIONAL person seeks midweek self contained accommodation in or close to Leongatha.

Ph: 0431-380089.

training

livestock

OLD FARM four wheelers, ag bikes, machinery, to do up. Call and let me know what you have. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

16hh, 12-year-old BAY GELDING A beautiful looking, strong and sound horse with four white socks.

Classically trained in round yard on command without lunge ropes.

Basic dressage and extensive, safe trail riding experience.

training

$2,600

Did you know you can gain a Nationally Accredited training and assessment certi cate at Community College Gippsland?

0427 643 221 - Kardella

for rent

FOR RENT AVAILABLE NOW

Turn your Skills into Assets and become a Professional Workplace Trainer.

Neat 1brm unit with yard $180pw Neat unit, 2brm on sep title with private yard $245pw 2brm unit, close walk to street $235pw Lrge 4brm, 2bthroom, 2 living home $400pw

The Certi cate TAE40110 enables you to train and assess in the workplace.

Please Contact our Customer Service Team at your nearest Campus NOW to Enrol.

Cowes and Leongatha course commencing soon.

Horn Street Leongatha Ph: 5662 6700 Entry ia Howard St www.ccg.asn.au

Enquire with Stockdale & Leggo on 5662 5800

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

INVERLOCH - 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, open plan living.

Double lock-up garage, large outdoor entertaining and spa, 50m to main street, 200m to beach. Inverloch. 0417331332.

tenders

tenders

INVITATION TO TENDER BUILDING WORKS LINTON COURT ELDERLY PEOPLES HOMES SOCIETY INC

VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Permanent rental also available. Contact: 0408-320001.

LCEPHS is a voluntary society which provides independent living units for older people. The society proposes to carry out extensions & internal renovation work to 2 of its adjacent units beings units 23 & 24, at McDonald Street, Foster.

Registered builders interested in the project are invited to tender for the works. Builders should contact Bob Austin on telephone number 5689 1208 to arrange a site inspection and obtain relevant plans and specifications.

Tenders close at 5pm on Friday 16th March 2012.

They should be submitted to the Society C/o Mr Bob Austin, 250 O’Grady’s Ridge Road, Foster 3960.

CW White Honorary Secretary

tenders

tenders

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

tenders

MAIL DELIVERY CONTRACTS Australia Post is seeking tenders from companies, or persons willing to form companies, to deliver mail under contract arrangements in the Delivery Area listed below. Australia Post has a commitment to providing a consistent and personal service to its customers. Therefore, as far as practicable, the successful tenderer should be able to supply the same personnel to deliver the articles each day in the Delivery Area.

The successful tenderer will have sufficient time to make arrangements to comply with the conditions of the contract, including the procurement of a suitable vehicle. Training will initially be provided to the successful tenderer, who is then required to train its own personnel.

All genuine tenders and enquiries are welcome. However, Australia Post is not obliged to accept the lowest or indeed any tender, and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders if it considers that it is in the interests of Australia Post to do so.

wanted

CARAVANS WANTED CASH PAID 0417 592 169 DUST AWAY CLEANING SERVICE Family owned business DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL CLEANING Pensioner rates COVERING SOUTH GIPPSLAND AREA Phone 0400 614 056 or 0409 547 461

marriage celebrant

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

bereavement thanks THANK YOU The family of MARGARET TAYLOR wishes to thank everyone for their loving support, phone calls, visits, cards, flowers, and travelling the long distance for the service.

To know we have lots of relatives and close friends is a great comfort to us. We are very much appreciative.

Paul, Kate, Joanne, Mark, Guy, Donna, Janice, Bob and families.

BOUCHER - Reginald James.

Our family wishes to thank all those who sent their thoughts and support at the passing of our dad and grandpa, Reg. Special thanks to Ray Sullivan and Handley Funeral Services for their assistance and compassion.

in memoriam BALL - Barbara Ruth.

7.8.1940 to 27.2.2010 Another year has passed but our memories of you are as strong as ever. We all miss you very much and wish you were here.

Wally, Wendy, Zoe and Holly.

deaths NORTON - Thelma.

Passed away peacefully Friday, February 17 at Seahaven Home Inverloch.

Dearly loved mum to Ken and Chris, loved grandma to Emma, Katie, and Holly. xxx You’re in a better place now.

PARRY - Maurice George Edward (Morrie).

Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital on February 20, 2012 aged 89 years.

Beloved husband of Valda (dec). Dearly loved father of Val, Fay, Dot, Marg, Jude and Pam. Dearly loved father of Val and Graeme, Pa Parry of David and Noelene, Kye and Jorgia, Leanne and Pete, Bre, Dan; Ben and Kasey, partners and boys, Karen and Ed, Tiahn, Amy and Alyssa; Jennifer and Brian, Tom, Libby, Holly and Wil. We were so very proud to call him ours. xx Loved dad of Fay and Wayne, dear Pa of Darren and Michelle, Kylie and Phill. Pa Parry of Tyson, Harvey and Riley.

We don’t get to choose our dads, but if we did I wouldn’t have chosen anyone else. The world has lost a beautiful man but Heaven has gained the most beautiful soul.

Dear dad of Dot and George. Dear Pa of Michael and Judy, Steven and Fiona, Brett and Angela, Andrew and Jo. Great Pa of Callyn, Dylan and Tyler; Ella and Benjamin; Kahil and Kayd (dec).

Always thoughtful, Willing and kind, What beautiful memories, To leave behind.

Loved dad of Marg, dear Pa of Deb and Dean, Sharon and Rob, Lynda, Jeremy, Melanie and Tom, Tim and Tiff. Great Pa of Amber, Brock, Adam, Chloe and Jesse.

How blessed we have been to have had you in our lives.

Loved dad of Jude and Ray. Pa of Mark and Sandy, Donna and Aaron, Pa Parry of Emily, Gemma, Brodie and Sophie.

The tears in our eyes will wipe away, But the love in our hearts, is here to stay.

Loved dad of Pam and Col, Pa Parry to Russell and Christine, Tracy and Max (Craig). Pa to Gabi, Damien and James.

Reunited with Mum. Son of George and Myrtle, and Maisie (all dec). Brother of Lindsey and Trevor, Nellie and Barbara (all dec), and Marjorie.

INVITATIONS TO TENDER FOR MAIL DELIVERY Tenders are invited for the delivery of Mail and Parcel Products commencing 1st July 2012 for the following area: Bid No 7002 6870 7008

MS No V00048 V00876 V03626

Service Description Meeniyan-Tarwin Lwr- Venus Bay Korumburra Rnd 1 SMD Inverloch Rnd 1 SMD

Frequency 5 days per week 5 days per week 5 days per week

Aprox Hrs per Week 39 hrs 40 min 38 hrs 40 min 101 hrs 25 min

This Mail Service can be viewed on the internet by referencing the Bid Number noted above on www.auspost.com.au/etendering Tender forms for the Mail Service, full details and further information is also available online and a tenderer can submit their tender via the Internet by registering their details online.

Tenderers can also obtain tender details and forms by contacting: (between 9:00am – 1:00pm) The Manager, Bendigo Delivery Centre, 14-16 Deborah Street, Golden Square 3555 Tele: 03 5434 9530 Tenders must be submitted online via the Australia Post e-tendering website www.auspost.com.au/etendering by the closing time and date or in the envelope provided, to the Mail Contracts Distribution Centre, Locked Bag 13000, South Melbourne Vic 3205 or lodged by hand in the provided Tender Box at cnr Woodruff & Bertie Streets Port Melbourne.

TENDERS WILL CLOSE AT 2PM ON MONDAY 19TH MARCH 2012

Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

deaths PARRY - Morrie.

Morrie was a popular club member of 30 years, serving on committee, winning several club events and skipping in the 1987-88 premiership team.

Our sympathy is extended to Morrie’s family.

Meeniyan Bowling Club members and friends.

PARRY - Maurice (Morrie).

The committee, members, players and supporters of the MDUFNC past and present are deeply saddened by the passing of Maurice. He was a valued and respected life member of our club.

Our deepest sympathy to Val, Fay, Dot, Marg, Jude, Pam and family.

PARRY - Maurice.

Pa reunited with Nanna.

We treasure our special memory, there is a special place in our hearts where you will be forever.

Leanne, Pete, Bre, Dan, Ben, Kasey, Coh, Alysha, Chris, Brooklyn, Jaxan, Aiden.

deaths

STOLL - Lorna Grace.

Passed away peacefully 21.02.2012.

Beloved wife of Roley (dec), and loving mother to Graeme, Phillip, Garry, Marilyn, Wayne, Diane, Deidre, Rodney, Faye and partners.

Adored Nanny of 22 grandchildren and Little Nan to 32 great grandchildren.

Forever in our hearts.

STOLL - Lorna Grace.

Loved Mum and Nanny.

God saw you getting tired, a cure was not to be He put his arms around you and whispered come with me.

Your golden heart stopped beating, loving hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best.

Rest in peace - Love always Deidre and Peter, Emma and Fred, Laura and Cameron.

message of hope

LET your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt. Colossians 4:6.

crossword solutions CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8314 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Fear of the dark. 8, R-og-ue. 9, Directs. 10, Screen. 11, Be-side. 12, Crisp (anag.). 14, Ash-(m)en. 18, Uppish. 20, Teaser. 23, General. 24, I-D-I-ot. 25, Lose the thread .

Down - 1, Fo-rest. 2, Augur (auger). 3, Openers. 4, To-do.

5, E-er-I-e. 6, As-crib-e. 7, K-ismet. 13, Re-pines. 15, Swed-I’s-h . 16, Cu-d(I)g-el. 17, Grated. 19, Sp-R-at. 21, Sh-in-e. 22, Blue.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8314 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Boston terrier. 8, Twist. 9, Combine. 10, Lesson. 11, Borage. 12, Impel. 14, Aster. 18, Horace. 20, Bridge. 23, Slipper. 24, Niger. 25, English setter.

Down - 1, Battle. 2, Swiss. 3, Outcome. 4, Tick. 5, Romeo.

6, Imitate. 7, Reeled. 13, Marring. 15, Strange. 16, Chaste.

17, Terror. 19, Capri. 21, Digit. 22, Arch.

Green machine: Sarah Paterson, Charlotte Brew and Ella Clark offered serious support to the Leongatha Swimming Club on Sunday.

Down to the wire PHILLIP ISLAND won Sunday’s South Gippsland Swimming Association’s relay day at Mirboo North narrowly from Leongatha.

With hot weather, the Mirboo North pool provided the ideal place to swim with shady trees, plenty of sheltered areas and great viewing for swimmers and spectators.

With just two carnivals to go at Wonthaggi and Phillip Island, the battle is on to see which club gains overall aggregate honours for the season. Other clubs in the Association are Mirboo North and Corner Inlet.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - PAGE 55

Swimming fever at Primary Schools PRIMARY Schools throughout the South Gippsland region gathered for their district swimming sports at Korumburra in glorious sunshine last Friday.

Schools included Korumburra, the Karmai Cluster, the Combined Registered Schools (St Laurence’s, St Josephs, and the South Coast Christian College), Inverloch, Mirboo North and Leongatha.

Oscar Harry was a local highlight for the Leongatha Primary School, breaking a record in the backstroke, also picking up several first place ribbons.

The highest placegetters go on to represent this district in the regional swimming sports this week.

The previous Friday the Combined Registered Schools held their own sports at the Korumburra pool, dividing their teams into three houses.

Beats school: enjoying the recent swimming sports for St Laurence’s were, from left, Zarli Hill, Rubi Panozzo, Hannah Charlton and Chloe Adkins.

Great success: these Leongatha Primary School students had a successful day all ‘round, from left, Lani Bellingham, Oscar Harry (including a backstroke record!) and Emma Paterson.

School support: getting right behind the Mirboo North team at the swimming were, from left, Jack, Natalie, Chloe, Lily, Ella and Patrick.

Great day: enjoying the competition at the swimming day on Friday, February 17 were, from left, Kate Birch, Jess Fowkes and Zara Littlejohn.

Having a splash: getting ready for their event at the recent Combined Registered Schools sports were, from left, Nash Jefferis, Billy Monicaro, Cambell Riseley, and Matt Fowkes.

Keeping warm: in cool conditions on Friday, February 17 St Laurence’s students Olivia Warren and Jeneeta Mathew wrapped themselves in towels to stay cosy.

How clever: out of the sun and in his own ‘man made’ using his towel was Korumburra primary’s Huon.

Gippsland All Juniors swimming

Friendly advice: Beau Van Agtmaal (right) gives his buddy Oscar Van Der Zwet some last minute advice.

THE Bass Swimming Club battled hard in the Gippsland All Juniors at Moe recently.

For many of the young swimmers the meet was also an entree to the Victorian Championships, held next month at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Beyond that, for the very elite, the national titles beckon.

Ella White: the youngster was ‘in the zone’ at the start of her race.

Jacob Kiley: the Bass Swimming Club stalwart gave his all in the breaststroke.

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South Gippsland Golf Classic results Results

36 hole South Gipppsland Golf Classic, played at Mirboo North and Meeniyan Golf Clubs.

A Grade: Men: Scratch - Peter Kane (Paterson River) 149. Handicap - Graeme Watt (Centenary Park) 138 net.

Ladies: Scratch - Heather Harley (Karingal) 167.

Handicap - Faye Marris (Phillip Island) 149 net.

B Grade: Men: Scratch Peter Wilson (Bairnsdale) 172.

Handicap - Chris Buckland (Meeniyan) 139 net.

Ladies: Scratch - Sue Hoskin (Meeniyan) 186.

Handicap - Jan Beuthin (Moe) 145 net.

C Grade: Men: Robert Volk (Howlong) 75 points.

Runner-up: Norm Bambury

(Orbost) 73 points countback.

Ladies: Annie Boontjes (Croydon) 75 points. Runnerup: Gloria Haycroft (Traralgon) 73 points.

Day 2 at Korumbura GC Ambrose, teams of four Scratch winners: M. Rice, Jeanette Mitchell (Garfield), Jason Driscoll, Leon Cook (Korumburra/Garfield) 58 points.

Hcp winners: David Poulton, Terry Polton (Leongatha), John Pitman, Judy Pitman (Leongatha) 525/8.

Hcp second: Ian Dixon, Janette Dixon, Paul Dixon, Simone Dixon (Korumburra) 533/4.

Hcp third: Andrew Sharp, Stacy Nimmo, Debbie McNauty, Bernadetter Dodd (Midlands) 543/4.

Foster THE course is now hard and fast after some hot weather, but the greens are still holding good shots.

Tuesday saw Fred Tyers (14) win on a countback from John Ellis (17), both with 36 points. Fred also won the nearest the pin.

Thursday had wily veteran Denham Grierson (25) release the brakes to win with a good score of 41 points. Next best were George Draegar (25) with 37 points and Phil Nightingall (15) with 36 points. The nearest to pin went to John Ellis.

Friday was the chicken run with Daniel Clymo getting the chook with 20 points. The down the line balls went to Geoff Nott with 19 points and Gary Phelan with 17 points.

Nearest the pin went to Lester Rootsey.

Saturday was the third round of the Stig Nelander and the day was very hot, hitting 35 degrees from very early, so the scores were very good in these difficult conditions.

George Draegar (27) had the day’s best score of 41 points to win B Grade on a countback from John Stone (25). A Grade was won

Mirboo North THERE were 30 starters for the mid week competition on February 23. The CCR was 71.

Day winner - Paul Woodall (12) 44 points.

Down the line: 1st T. Tomada 38, 2nd P. Garlick 37, 3rd J. Blunsden 36, 4th J. Hughes 36.

Birdies: 4th J. Hughes, 13th P. Woodall, J. Blunsden.

There were 14 mixed and 27 overflow starters for the Foursome Mixed/Overflow competition on February 25. The CCR was 71. The sponsor was Gordon and Jenny Graeme.

Day winner- K McCartin Memorial Shield - Mixed Foursomes. Mark Heiber and Lynne Winderlich 89 (19) 70 mixed.

Grade winner for men’s stableford - Paul

Meeniyan

SATURDAY was a 4BBB event and the qualifying for the Col Heppell 4B knockout with the sponsor for the day being Mitre 10 which is much appreciated.

The winners for the day were Paul Vandermeer and Jim Cusack with 46 points.

The runners-up were Brad Hutchinson and Ryan McKnight with 44 points.

Balls down the line went to Col Stewart and Reg Hannay 43 points and Brett McKnight and Henry Mueller with 42 points.

Nearest the pin on the 14th was won by Mike Welgemoed. Pro pin on the eighth was won by Brad Hutchinson.

The eight teams to qualify for the knockout will play each other as follows: Brian Dewar / Ian trease v David Baggallay / Col Graeme; Rod Matthews / Daryle Gregg v Mike Welgemoed / Jeff Stoiljkovic; Jim Cusack / Paul Vandermeer v Chris Buckland / Wino Reilly and Ian Inglis / Gavin Zerbe v Brett McKnight /Henry Mueller.

The raffle winners were Col Graeme and Craig Buckland. The members draw was Hugh Collins, but he was not

Day 3 at Woorayl GC Mixed Irish fourball, stableford Winners: Bill and Eileen Brewster (Lakes Entrance), Dennis and Trish Frost (South Pines) 95 points.

1st runner-up: Peter and Tim Burgess (Woorayl), Pauline Lancaster and Karin McKenzie (Woorayl) 91 points countback.

2nd runner-up: Tom and Sue Trail (Mirboo North), Terry Garrett and Jeanette Mitchell (Garfield) 91 points.

Day 7 at Leongatha GC Men’s and ladies 4BBB stableford A Grade: Men: Ron Matthenson, Peter Knight (Yarram/Traralgon) 42 points.

Runner-up: Rod McKenzie, Luke Page (Traralgon/Leon-

by Bruce Knee (16) with 39 points. The balls down the line were won by John Stone, Clarke Gray (32) and James McIntyre (27) both 40 points, Don Cripps (23) 39 points, and Phil Schofield (17) with 38 points.

The nearest the pins went to Rod Coughlan-Lane, Greg Cox, James Freeman and Robert Fulton.

John Mathers (13) took out the encouragement award with 22 points.

Progressive Stig Nelander scores with one round to go has Chris Foulds with a big lead.

He has 121 points, then follows Norm Cooper 113, Brian Robinson 112 and Noel Black and Trevor Jones both 109.

Thursday March 15 is Ladies Day and Men’s ambrose (teams of 4), Friday March 16 is men’s and ladies 4BBB, Saturday March 17 is Mens Day and Sunday March 18 is Mixed Canadian.

Sue McCaw was not on hand to collect the $500, so it remains available next week. You must be in the clubhouse between 7pm and 8pm to be eligible to win the cash.

Woodall countback (10) 36 points.

Down the line: 1st Tom and Sue Traill 74 net, 2nd S. Bickerton 36 countback, 3rd E. Dudek 36 countback, 4th D. Napier 35, 5th P. Draper 34 countback.

Nearest the pin: 4th D. Woodall, 6th Ray Hoskins, 13th P. Woodall, 16th J. Woodall and Tracey Higginbottom.

Birdies: 6th G. Shandley, 4th P. Woodall, D. Woodall,16th J. Woodall.

Results for the Ladies ambrose event on February 22.

Winners: Raine Leslie, Mary Beruldson (83/4) 30 1/4, Fiona Renouf, Sharon Lagden.

Runners-up: Chris Gunn, Raelene Millsom, Lesley Walker (81/4) 30 3/4, Sandy Taylor.

Nearest the Pin: 4th Sue Traill and 6th Raelene Millsom.

there so it jackpots to next week.

This week’s super 66 winners were Dot Christie and Ian Inglis.

Sunday saw the junior pennant final with the side recording a great 4–1 win, congratulations to all the kids going through the season undefeated.

The winner of Tuesday’s single stoke event was Tony McHarg with a net 69. Balls down the line went to David Baggallay net 70, Wino Reilly net 71 and Col Graeme with a net 71.

Best nine was won by Matt Van Boven with 34 net on a countback. Nearest the pin on the second was won by John Walker.

The 4B aggregate winners were Tony McHarg and Lloyd Hemphill with 142.

The winner of Thursday’s single stableford event was Matt Van Boven with 44 points. Balls down the line went to Tony McHarg with 39 points. Best nine was Col Stewart with 22 points. Nearest the pin on the 14th was won by Tony McHarg.

Ladies golf On Wednesday, February 22, we had 23 ladies play 3BBB. The front nine was played twice due to work being car-

ried out on the back nine.

Winners Gwen Heppell, Linda Brown, Tanya Thorson 93 points.

Runners Up: Jan Roberts, Nereda Scholte, Marilyn McGeary 87 points.

Down Line Balls: Heather Poletti, Veronica Park, Heather McCaughan 84 points.

Korumburra SIXTY-NINE players attended the stableford competition on February 25.

Trophies: Neil Perks.

A Grade: R. Fields 39, Runner-up J. Little 38, N. Wardle 37, P. Johnson 36, C. Clasby 35, N. Spargo 35.

B Grade: D. Van Rooye 40, G. Bull 39, K. Pope 38, M. Brown 37, D. Pricone 36, D. Child 36, M. Trewin 36, S. Webster 35.

C Grade: S. McIvor 39, P. Broady 38, W. Hopkins 36. Missed out on 35- G. Best 35, L. Sharp 35, C. Rielly 35.

Putting: 1st P. Vanagtmaal, 7th P. Broady, 10th R. Olsen, 13th C. Clements.

NAGA: D. Hislop 24 points.

Tuesday’s winner was M. Webb 40 points.

Thursday winner was N. Wardle 40 points.

gatha) 42 points on countback. 2nd runner - up: John e Eddy, Rob Garlick (Croydon/ Bendigo) 41 points.

Ladies: Kathy Ahearne, Robyn Godenzi (Traralgon/ Toongabbie) 46 points.

Runner-up: Bev Shatten, Jan Brown (Riversdale/Rosebud) 42 points.

B Grade: Men: Robert Volk, Mal Driver (Howlong/ Lang Lang) 46 points. Runnerup: Rod Williamson, John Cahill (Leongatha/Traralgon) 45 points on countback. 2nd Runner - up: Tony Ciavarella, Geoff Alborough (Rich River/ Stawell 45 points).

Ladies: Gloria Haycroft, Enid Kay (Traralgon) 47 points.

Runner-up: Judy Fairhurst, Anne Boontjes (Midlands/ Croydon) 46 points.

Day 9 at Meeniyan GC Second round Classic Stroke 18 hole A Grade: Men - scratch: Peter Kane (Patterson Lakes) 76 on countback. Handicap: Graeme Watt (Centenary Park) 68 net.

Ladies: scratch: Stacey Nimmo (Midlands) 82. Handicap: Faye Morris (Phillip Island) 73 net.

B Grade: Men - scratch: Peter Wilson (Bairnsdale) 84.

Handicap: Chris Buckland (Meeniyan) 67 net.

Ladies - scratch: Jan Brown (Rosebud) 89 on countback. Handicap: Sue Hoskin (Meeniyan) 67 net.

C Grade: Men: Tony Ciavarella (Rich River) 38 points.

Runner-up: Norm Bambury (Orbost) 37 points.

Woorayl

event sponsored by John and Ash Hickey.

SATURDAY was our February monthly medal sponsored

by Middendorp Electrical.

Forty-four players teed it up in very warm conditions.

A Grade winner with a great score of 74-7-67 net was Doug Clemann. B Grade and medal winner with the best score of the day was Ty Hogan with 78-15-63 net. C Grade winner with 94-23-71 net was Brian Thomas on a countback from Kevin Riseley.

Nearest to pin was 8th J Barton, 17th P Burgess.

Down the line R. Scott (Heyfield) 69, G. Calder 70, G. Fennell 71, T. Walters 71, K. Riseley 71, T. Scott (Traralgon) 72, T. Ryan 75, B. Wilson 75, G. Challis 75, (countback from three others).

This Saturday is a par

Leongatha IT was an early tee-off time on a hot and oppressive Saturday for the 4BBB. Gusty wind also made things challenging for some in the middle of the day as a field of 90 contested the Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish Supply sponsored event.

A Grade was won by Barry Atwood and Noel Johnson 49.

B Grade was won by Geoff Tyson and Graham Van de Zalan 53.

Pro pin went to Rod Brown and nearest the pin to Henry Siddeles.

Down the line balls to M. Miles / C. Parton 49, R. Martin / H. Siddeles 48, G. Sharrock / B. Hughes 46, M. Berry / P. Pease 45, R. Williamson / N. Williamson, R. Rees / G. McDonald 44, L.Hart / P. Hart 44, C. Lever / M. Lever 44, G. Tuck / P. Pease, K.Finney / M. Oliver 44, J. Peterson / N. Lafferty 43. Special mention that Chris Lever only needed a driver and 4 wood on the 18th.

An albatross or double eagle is a great bit of golf. Good hitting Chris.

Tuesday Your temporary correspondent was reminded of long ago days playing on the sand scraps at Calavil Golf Club following the necessary green maintenance works. A pity the sand scrapers were not evident! Amazingly some golfers relished the challenge and rose to the occasion. It is of course very necessary that this work is carried out.

The greens will soon be even better than they were and grizzlers like me will only have themselves to blame for poor putting.

Forty players contested the Manna Gum Restaurant sponsored event. A Grade to Barry Stevens 40, B Grade to Keith McFarlane 38. Nearest to pin 14th M. Street and 16th K. Mc-

Ladies L’OREAL was the sponsor of our stroke round this week and the winners were each presented with a lovely bag of L’Oreal products.

Marlene Rayson (21) was the A Grade winner with 72, B Grade winner was Jenny Riseley (26) with a very good 67 and the winner of C Grade was Di O’Connor (30) with 78. Balls down the line went to Anne Grist 74, Karin McKenzie 74, Sue Symmons 77 and Lois Young 78.

Nearest the pin on the eighth was Lois Young, on the 11th was Marg Higgins and on the 17th was Jenny Riseley.

Next week will be a par round sponsored by Marg Harris.

Farlane.

Ball winners were C. Lever, K. Gardner 40, J. Arnup 38, N. Hughes, P. Hartigan, G. Spruzen, J. Eabry, G. Maher 37, I. Murchie and D. Clemann 36.

Thursday Warm but pleasant conditions were a prelude of what was to come on Saturday. A good field of 60 competed in the 4BBB. Winners were Peter Hartigan/Trevor Moss on 47 and Dave Vorwerg/ Peter Walsh 45. Nearest the pin 14th A. Nielson and 16th G. Morrison.

Ball winners were K. McFinney/M. Oliver, R. McCann/A. Sperling, C. Lever/C. Sperling 45, M. Dobson/P. Waters, B. Jamieson/K. Gardner, G. Maher/L. Newton, K. Castwood/P. Seth, R and T Martin 44.

March 3 is the A. E. Edney 4BBB par qualifying round.

Leongatha winners: South Gippsland District Golf Association’s Mixed Foursomes champions Barry Stevens and Toni West with Association president Lee Strosser.

Leongatha pair wins in district THE Lang Lang Golf Club was the scene for the South Gippsland District Golf Association’s Mixed Foursomes championships.

Seventeen pairs faced the starter and the condition of the course could not be faulted, due to the mild summer experienced in South Gippsland.

For the second year in a row, a playoff was necessary to decide the winner of the Chas Hollins Memorial Shield, as there were two groups on 88: Barry Stevens and Toni West (Leongatha) and Keith and Cheryl Stockdale (Lang Lang).

Following the playoff (aggregate 2 holes) before sudden death, the winners who emerged were Barry Sunday is the final round of the Gordon West nine hole competition and the junior pennant final.

Ladies Wednesday, February 22: Thirty-eight ladies braved the heat to play stableford sponsored by Manna Gum Restaurant at Broadbeach.

Winners were: A Grade Pat Pease (21) 39 pts, B Grade - Georgina Mitchell (28) 43 pts countback, Joy Runge and C Grade - Margaret Raynor (34) 42 pts.

Nearest the pin -14th Pam Mullarvey and 16th Toni West.

Down the line balls: Joy Runge 43 pts, Libby Seebeck 41pts, Jan Bissett 40 pts, Pat Moore 40 pts, Maxine Eabry 38 pts, Marion Chalmers 37 pts, Glenyce McRobert 37 pts, Julie Howard 36 pts, Audree Wyhoon 36 pts.

Saturday, February 25: Men’s, ladies and mixed pairs competed in a 4BBB stable-

Stevens and Toni West. The results of all events were: 18 Hole Mixed Foursomes Championship (Chas Hollins Memorial Shield) Barry Stevens and Toni West (Leongatha) 88;18 Hole Mixed Foursomes B Grade Scratch Keith Finney and Joy Runge (Leongatha)102; 18 Hole Mixed Foursomes Handicap A Grade Keith and Cheryl Stockdale (Lang Lang) 72; 18 Hole Mixed Foursomes Handicap B Grade Roger Hamill and Kathleen Bronsena (Korumburra) 87.5; 9 Hole Mixed Foursomes Handicap Out (Inc A & B Grades) John and Faye Maynard (Woorayl) 36½; 9 Hole Mixed Foursomes Handicap - In (Inc A & B Grades) Col and Barbara James (Woorayl) 37½. Nearest the pin - 9th hole (men) Keith Stockdale (Lang Lang) and nearest the pin - 12th hole (ladies) Lisa Walker (Aussie Golf Ranch).

ford sponsored by Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish Supplies - Rod and Judi Spokes. As the sponsorship was for the whole day men’s, ladies and mixed were all in the same competition. The best scores among teams with ladies in are: Marg Berry and Pat Pease 45 pts, Portia and Neville Williamson 45 pts, Lynne and Peter Hart 44 pts, Marianne and Chris Leaver 44 pts, Julie Tuck and Pat Pease 44 pts, Marea Maher and Wendy Brown 42 pts.

Nearest to pin - 14th Portia Williamson.

Sunday, February 26: Leongatha Golf Club fared well at the South Gippsland Mixed Foursomes Championships at Lang Lang with both A and B Grade Scratch winners from our club.

Congratulations to scratch winners: Barry Stevens and Toni West, 88 in a playoff and B Grade Scratch winners: Keith Finney and Joy Runge.

Leongatha cycling RIDERS were able to enjoy great conditions for racing on Friday night - warm weather, no wind and a fast track.

This enabled all the junior riders to post personal best times for the 1 lap time trial and shows the training over the season has helped.

Riders such as Matt Minogue have made a 10 per cent improvement going from 41.9sec down to 37.87 sec. That has been a good reward for all the effort.

As usual the first event of the night was the one lap time trial. Thomas McFarlane was best at 30.94 sec and his PB. He was followed by Ronald Purtle at 30.97sec. Third best time for the night was Josh Chiavaroli at 34.77 sec. This was only his 5th night of racing and he has managed to take 3 sec off his time and shows great promise. They were followed by Kevin Feely, 35.85, Will Lumby 36.28, Matt Minogue 37.87sec, Hamish Bissett 38.34, Oscar Perri 39.83 and Alex Bennett 41.87 sec.

The juniors were given a six lap scratch race and this was follow by the seniors a six lap scratch race as well.

The junior riders had a one lap handicap with Josh the scratch rider giving away a start of 70m to Alex Bennett. Oscar Perri claimed the win ahead of Alex whilst Josh Chiavaroli finished best from a line of four to claim third.

The last race for the seniors was a 10 lap motor paced scratch race. Thomas McFarlane led through at the bell but found the others kicked home better with Ronald Purtle finishing a good night with another win and Kevin Feely in second.

Next Friday will be the last night for the season so riders will have some pizza and soft drink to celebrate the season. Wednesday night will be track training and there are several riders still keen to make a start. The club will be looking to get some road bikes going for some of the riders as road season is due to start on March 17 with criterium racing at Bena.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - PAGE 57

Leongatha bowls LAST Wednesday’s monthly triples sponsored by McDonald and Roberts saw a field of 24 teams participate.

Winners for the day with four wins and 21 shots up were the Phillip Island team of J. Newcombe, P. Forrest and I. Ferguson.

Runners-up were the local team of W. Walker, M. Carnell and D. Bee/J. Pendergast also with four wins and one shot short with 20 shots up.

Best last game was won by a Mirboo North team of P. Stimson, M. Arnold and G. Roberts with 10 shots up.

The traditional draw of numbers was sponsored by Leongatha AG Mart and Lund

Inverloch bowls OUR Division 1 and 3 failed in their attempts to win more flags for our club in last Saturday’s grand final against Phillip Island. Division 1 and Corinella in Division 3.

Both games were played at Korumburra and were not interrupted by the extreme heat rule.

Despite these losses both Divisions can be fairly happy with their overall performances during the season both having been ladder leaders late in the home and away games.

In Division 1’s game Phillip Island opened up an early handy lead, but after 40 ends we had comeback to lead overall by 2 shots due to a great display by Ron Burge’s rink who was holding a 15 shot lead.

It was soon after this that Phillip Island began to forge ahead and go on to a 13 shot win, winning on two rinks.

Chas Buccilli’s teammates were loud in their praise for this great play in Ron Bruge’s rink win.

In Division 3’s loss against Corinella, we held the overall lead for over 60 ends only to see our opponents fight back and snatch the lead and go on to a 10 shot win.

Bryan Hensley’s rink had an all the way win with very good bowling to take their match by eight shots, they held an 8 to 12 shot lead all day. John Hedley’s rink led right up to their 20th end, but could not overcome great bowling by their opponents and forfeited the lead and lost by five shots.

The heroes of our semi final win against Corinella Trevor Scott’s rink had the tables turned on them by the same players, going down by 14 shots after a good fight back to be only one shot down after the 18th end, but that fight back could not be maintained, losing five of the remaining ends.

Division 1- Inverloch 63 lost to Phillip Island 76.

D. Roberts (ld), P. Shaw 2nd, R. Lawson 3rd, M. Bowman (sk), lost to J. Newcombe 22-29.

N. West (ld), G. Pope 2nd, C. Buccilli 3rd, R. Burge (sk), def D. Oakley 26-21.

N. Hughes (ld), G. Butler 2nd, K. Gardiner 3rd, M. Coram (sk) lost to D.Hanlon 15-26.

Autos.

Sunday’s event of Open Pairs was won by Mark Jacobson and Chris Ball with a score of three wins and 44 shots up.

Runners-up were Ray Mc Gannon and Jeff Pendergast with two wins and a draw and 14 shots up.

Third place went to the San Remo pair of Andy and Robyn Dennis with two wins a draw and five shots up.

Major sponsors for the day were Dairy Tech Refrigeration, Bridge Dairy, South Gippsland Insurers and Financial Blueprint.

Their participation is greatly appreciated and ensure these days are well attended.

Leongatha Car Detailing was the official sponsor of the game of numbers.

Division 3- Inverloch 54 lost to Corinella 64.

B. Bain (ld), R. Howard 2nd, N. Van Grunsven 3rd, T. Scott (sk) lost to S. Bray 16-30.

B. Phillipson (ld), R. Brevitt 2nd, J. Turner 3rd, B. Hensley (sk) defeated S. Scammell 22-13.

D. Watt (ld), K. Perrett 2nd, J. Miller (sk) J. Hedley (sk) lost to B. Edwards 16-21.

Despite no wins in the grand finals, a very good crowd of ladies and men returned to our club rooms after the games to enjoy some lovely finger food and drinks.

Last Thursday was our special February triples day for our local teams. 12 teams played for vouchers from our joint sponsors for the day who were the Inlet Hotel and Evans Petroleum and our club thanks them for their great support.

After four games of two bowl triples there were two four game winners.

Taking first prize with 71 points was the team of K. Peterson (ld), J. Miller 2nd and D. Muir (sk).

Runner-up was the trio of A. Moule (ld), K. Gardiner 2nd and R. Lawson (sk) with 68 points.

The drawn card prize went to the team of J. Arnold, N. Van Grunsven and T. Hancock.

Twenty-six teams played business bowls last Wednesday evening and the winners were Steve Miller’s team with 10 shots up, runners-up with seven shots up were the espy four team.

Next Wednesday evening Steve Miller’s team will play the Wonthaggi Motor Cycle’s team for the championship of this second series. The remaining teams will play as usual.

Inverloch ladies bowls CONGRATULATIONS to first division for winning the pennant flag this season and good luck on Tuesday when they play at Yallourn. I know a lot of us will be going to cheer you on.

Wednesday social bowls was played in ideal conditions with 16 ladies participating.

Winners were Veronica Muir, Pat Stoneham, Peg Brook and Nel van Grunsven. Raffle winners were Peg Brook, Joyce Arnold and Pat Stoneham.

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis LAST round of tennis this week.

Koony and Leongatha North had a close match leading up to the finals. A game win to Koony.

Green had a big win against club team Gold.

Green now are geared up for the finals. Korumburra forfeited to Baromi.

In A Reserve Leongatha won well over Berrys Creek.

Korumburra won by four games over Koony.

Outtrim were winners against Mardan. Mardan will be pleased with the season.

Baromi finished their season with a win over Hallston.

Hallston were always competitive, although the scoreboard didn’t show it.

In B Grade Outtrim had a big win against Mardan and deserve top position on the ladder. Foster won against Koony.

Korumburra won the game against Baromi. They will meet again next week in the first semi final.

Koony played younger players this season. Well done to Mardan who have always played younger players

up through the grades.

Finals are listed and the venues. Be sure to be on time and enjoy the day. Good luck to all teams.

Results A Grade: Leongatha Green 8.71 d Leongatha Gold 1.35, Koonwarra 4.56 d Leongatha North 5.55, Baromi v Korumburra (forfeit).

A Reserve: Outtrim 6.45 d Mardan 3.33, Leongatha 8.53 d Berrys Creek 1.26, Korumburra 5.41 d Koonwarra 4.37, Baromi 7.42 d Hallston 2.28.

B Grade: Outtrim 8.55 d Mardan 1.23, Foster 6.50 d Koonwarra 3.23, Korumburra 6.52 d Baromi 3.44.

Ladders A Grade Leongatha North .............. 121.0 Baromi .............................. 120.0 Leongatha Green ............. 108.0 Koonwarra ......................... 99.5 Leongatha Gold ................... 80.0 Korumburra ......................... 63.5 A Reserve Koonwarra ....................... 126.0 Leongatha ......................... 119.5 Outtrim..............................110.0 Korumburra.......................109.

5Baromi ............................. 103.5 Berrys Creek ........................ 94.5 Mardan ................................ 69.0

Hallston................................60.0 B Grade Outtrim............................. 126.0 Foster ................................ 119.0 Korumburra..................... 105.0 Baromi ................................ 99.5 Koonwarra ........................... 82.5 Mardan ................................ 62.0

Semi finals this week A Grade: Both matches at Leongatha. 2nd semi Leongatha North v Baromi, 1st semi - Koonwarra v Leongatha Green. Leongatha Gold and Korumburra to umpire.

A Reserve: Matches at Leongatha. 2nd semi - Koonwarra v Leongatha, 1st semi Outtrim v Korumburra. Hallston, Mardan, Baromi and Berrys Creek to umpire.

B Grade: Matches at Baromi. 2nd semi - Outtrim v Foster, 1st semi - Korumburra v Baromi. Mardan and Koonwarra to umpire.

Any team wanting to request neutral courts please contact Frank Dekker by Wednesday evening, 5668 5285.

Tickets for the presentation night are available now, $30.

Croquet LEONGATHA members ran a come and try on Tuesday night.

It was lovely to see so many enjoying our game.

Having a go: Elvie Olden and Pearl White show Pat and Adrian Harris of Dumbalk the ropes.

Tarwin Lower bowls WEDNESDAY’S Triples was sponsored by Riverview Hotel Tarwin Lower and the winners were Sebastian’s team with the runnersup Dennis Stane’s team from Wonthaggi.

The best last game was won by Peter Henwood’s team from Tarwin Lower.

Friday night was the last twilight bowls night for this season and was combined with a charity night. Winners of the bowls were Effie, Barbara, Klaus and Craig.

A good turnout saw over $600 raised for this year’s Bowls Victoria charity: Kidsafe. Special thanks to Tarwin Quality Meats for the donation of meat trays for the raffle.

There were many other raffle prizes and a well stocked produce stall along with the barbecue tea which helped to raise this amount.

The next club dinner will be on St Patrick’s Day, March 17.

You are all invited to attend and dress in green for the occasion.

Summer pool Results Round 13 Bairs 7 d Titans 2, Meeniyan 6 d Gingers 3, Gunners 5 d Gladiators 4, Grizzlys 6 d Otago 3.

Round 14: Gunners v Meeniyan, Otago v Bairs, Gingers v Grizzlys, Gladiators v Titans.

Ladder Games Gladiators ........66.51 Gunners ...........72.45 Grizzlys ............67.50 Titans ...............64.53 Bairs ..................66.51 Gingers ..............48.69 Meeniyan...........41.76 Otago .................44.73

% 129.4 160.0 134.0 120.7 129.4 69.5 53.9 60.2

Pts 40 36 36 28 24 20 16 8

Buffalo indoor bowls ON Wednesday February 15 Buffalo welcomed Robert Matthies and 10 other bowlers for an enjoyable night of bowling.

Only one team managed three wins while other teams had a variety of wins and losses.

Winners were Joyce Occhipinti (s), Toni Heldens (WWL), next Rod McConchie (s), Col Densley, Joe Occhipinti (LLW) and fourth Robert Matthies (s), Ian Benson, Mary Tumino (LLL).

Best 1st game Charlie 9-5, 2nd game Charlie 16-5, 3rd game Joyce 10-5.

Wednesday February 22: four teams competed at Buffalo Community Centre with all doors open and the fans whizzing. Three games played and mixed results with overall winners Charlie Tumino (s), Glenys Pilkington, Carolyn Benson, Col Densley (WWL) losing their third game to fourth placed Ian Benson (s), Toni Heldens and Joe Occhipinti (LLW). In the middle of these were Lee Armstrong (s), Rod McConchie, Peter Heldens (LWD) 12 ends

Meeniyan bowls MONDAY February 21 was our annual Farmers Day invitation triples which was sponsored

by Landmark.

Winners were Ron Snooks and Frank Cimino (Wonthaggi) with Bob Snooks (Korumburra) and runners-up were locals Mick Scott, Karl Kappes and Bob Wylie.

Saturday 25th was the culmination of the pennant season with Meeniyan’s Division 5 playing Loch at Leongatha.

The game was played in extremely trying conditions, with the temperature topping 36 degrees and play was abandoned after 58 ends.

Meeniyan with 18 shots up were declared the winners. Congratulations to the team consisting of Dave Gillett (s), Peter Hill, Jim Murray and Kevin McMillan, Paul Buckner(s), Bob Wylie, Rob Butterworth, Albert dal Pozzo, John Cocking (s), Don Paterson, Phil Zukovskis and Kim King with additional members Karl Kappes and Marj Pearson. It was extremely pleasing that our first year bowlers

Best wishes to our secretary Ann Shandley, we wish her a speedy recovery.

Mirboo North school children are enjoying Monday afternoon competition at the lawns.

Thanks to the members for their supervision.

Crazy whist is still being played on a Monday at 1pm.

More would be made welcome.

and Robert Matthies (s), Joyce Occhipinti and Bill Wolswinkel (WLD) nine ends.

Excellent bowling saw shot bowl being replaced time and time again to generous applause.

Best 1st game: Robert 8-4, 2nd game Charlie 14-11, 3rd game Ian 14-2.

Lots of delicious supper, lucAnother enjoyable night of bowling, friendly banters and catching up on all the local news. Come along and join in every Wednesday night at 7.30pm.

Dumbalk indoor bowls ON Monday February 20 there were eight players in two teams of four.

They played two games of 10 ends which became a draw between the two ends.

They are having an Association Annual meeting SGIBBA on Sunday March 4 at 7.30pm.

We hope to see you all again next Monday night at 7.30pm.

performed so well throughout the year.

On Saturday night the catering group with support from other ladies had organised a fitting celebration.

With the completion of the pennant season there are still many events on the calendar both local and with other bowling clubs.

March at Meeniyan includes: Thursday 1st monthly triples on Wednesday, March 7; combined Presidents Day (afternoon tea please) on Monday, March 19; an affiliated pairs day and Thursday, March 29 will host 3,4,5,6 and bankers triples.

Other important dates are Friday, April 20, for presentation night and Wednesday, May 2 for our annual general meeting.

On Monday, February 27 members attended the funeral of popular member Morrie Parry.

Morrie began playing in 1980, served on committee, won a number of club events and skipped in a 1987/88 premiership. He was still enjoying social bowls until the week before his death. We will miss his cheery face.

Aquathon on again SPLASH is holding its third and final Aquathon on March 2.

The winners of the most recent events were Rhett Mclennan (time 31.51) and Rebecca Brown (time 36.10).

Special mention goes to team event winners, completed in 35.07 by Abby Dowd and

Rhys Livingstone.

The distance for the track was a 1.5km run, a 250m swim and this was completed three times.

The event was great fun for all participants. Luckily the weather held off until after the event.

Leongatha basketball ladders A Grade Men Rollers ..........................130.64 6 Predators ...................... 110.29 4 Amberfluids ...................93.67 4 Burra ...............................72.72 2 B Grade Men Magic ............................248.57 6 Macca Mad Boys .........158.18 6 What a Team................128.94 6 The Who Knows ...........158.14 5 Timberwolves..................88.88 4 Gatha Tigers ....................17.30 4 Grain Train ......................94.34 3 Tropics ............................60.67 2 Semi Pro ..........................58.10 2

Ready to go: Rhys Livingstone, Abby Dowd, Sheree Livingstone, Kayla McIndoe and Rebecca Brown at the last aquathon.

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Stars unveils senior side THE newest team in the South Gippsland Soccer League is ready to take on the opposition.

The South Coast Stars will field a senior men’s team in the competition this year, after an impressive level of interest shown by juniors in 2011.

The Inverloch-based club is now seeking more players in a bid to remain as competitive as possible.

Coach Patrick Gilbert comes to the role with extensive coaching experience and is anticipating a good turn-out.

“A few of the guys have not played soccer or sport for a few years,” he said.

Interest in the game was sparked by several indoor soccer contests and now up to 20 players are expected to enable the Stars to field a senior side.

Joe Licciardi is a big recruit, as is Mark Lindsay, the recent winner of a fitness challenge in Inverloch.

The club is looking forward to its first hit-out at the Korumburra Cup on April 16, with the season proper opening on April 24.

“We had trouble finding somewhere to train and we

Taking off: South Coast Stars president Gene Parini and seniors captain-coach Patrick Gilbert, with players, back, from left: San Oo, Tooehi Klo, Tha Htoo and Colin Waring. finally got approval to use the (Inverloch Primary) school oval this week,” Patrick said.

Training began last Tuesday and will continue at the school oval every Tuesday from 7pm.

Patrick has coached for 10 of the last 15 years, starting at the Melbourne suburb of Ashburton with under 8s and progressing to under 12s, under 16s and men’s indoor and outdoor.

“This will be the first time I have captaincoached a team,” he said, adding he intends to also play.

The Stars played under

6, 8 and 10 divisions last year, and up to 40 children are enrolled this season.

“We’ve had a lot of interest from the parents that want to have a kick too, and that’s where the senior team started,” Patrick said.

“So it’s been a fast 12 months for us, but it was all positive and we are excited about where it is going.”

The club will most likely eventually return to Outtrim Recreation Reserve for the sake of a bigger venue, but players ultimately hope to find an appropriate site in Inverloch to call home.

The club will hold a come’n’try day on Sunday, March 25 at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve from 10.30am, followed by the club’s annual general meeting.

Soccer is also part of the Active After Schools program at Inverloch, Kongwak and Tarwin Lower primary schools, which could result in more young recruits.

To find out more, email soccer@southcoaststars. com.au or Patrick at patrickg@hp.com, or attend training.

The club’s website is www.southcoaststars.com. au

Surfing star: Sandy Point’s Kelly Laity has won the Under 18 Victorian State Surfing title for 2012.

Sandy surfer stars KELLY Laity of Sandy Point has won the third round of the Under 18 Junior Surfing title held at Phillip Island on February 18.

In doing so she came away with two second placings in the first and second rounds and combined with her first placing on the weekend, Kelly has won the Under 18 Victorian State Title for 2012.

Kelly is also competing in the Open Women’s division.

She placed first at Gunnamatta on January 29 and placed third at Phillip Island recently.

The final round of the Open division will be held at Bells Beach or Jan Juc in September and this round will decide the State Open Womens Champion.

Kelly is thankful for the support she gets from Atoll Travel, Billabong, Shearwater surfboards, Derek Bassed and the South Coast Boardriders.

With regard to Derek, he regularly competes in the Open Mens Divisions and secured a second placing in the final at Phillip Island on the weekend as well.

The other successful surfer who also lives in Sandy Point along with Kelly and Derek is Jordie Campbell.

Jordie has recently won the Victorian Indigenous Surfing title and will represent Victoria at the Australian Indigenous titles to be held at Bells Beach from May 27 to June 1 this year.

’Gatha Parrots Mirboo North netballers ready Junior Tennis ON Sunday February 26 the Leongatha Parrots sent two senior netball teams to compete in the Yarra Valley Netball tournament.

In extremely hot conditions the girls played beautifully, with both teams making it through to the finals undefeated.

Both teams again showed a lot of skill, fitness and determination in their grand finals.

The Section 1 team won in overtime and the Section 2 team won comfortably.

The girls have had fantastic numbers to training each week for the last month and look like they will be a force in the Gippsland League in all senior grades in 2012.

Winners: the Leongatha Parrots came out champions in both senior grades in the Yarra Valley Netball Tournament.

Locals make Gippsland team THE 2012 Gippsland Sports Academy table tennis squad has been announced, with five locals being chosen.

Brittney Taylor, Donald Milnes, Dean Snelling, Caitlyn Taylor and Tanya Milnes have all been named in the team.

The program is extensive and very time consuming but these players are passionate and dedicated and should go a long way.

They travel to venues around the state almost every weekend, play in competitions at Wonthaggi and Leongatha, and train at Wonthaggi with junior coach Bruce Harmer.

Olympic table tennis coach Alois Rosario is their GAS trainer.

Sports squad: Wonthaggi players of the 2012 Gippsland Sports Academy squad are, from left, Brittney Taylor, Donald Milnes, Dean Snelling, Caitlyn Taylor and Tanya Milnes.

South Gippsland Bridge Meeniyan – Monday evening: 1st Kathy Dowd, John Cocking, 2nd Faye Rowlands, Frank Arndt, 3rd Susan Ruffin, Clive Hope, 4th Margaret Munro, Elle McIntyre.

Tarwin Lower – Tuesday afternoon - North/South: 1st Barbara Axten, Jean Barbour, 2nd Jack Kuiper, John Sutton, 3rd John Sullivan, Alan Johnston, 4th Kathryn Smith, Colin Cameron, East/West: 1st Margot Moylan, Greg Nicholson, 2nd Frank Arndt, Clive Hope, 3rd.

Hannah Martin, Leila Bell, 4th Ian and Julie MacPhee.

Inverloch – Friday - North/ South: 1st John Farr, Anne Williams, 2nd Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour, 3rd Hannah Martin, Margaret Munro, 4th Faye Rowlands, Pat West and Phillip and Neville Chapman.

East/West: 1st John Sullivan, Alan Johnston, 2nd Leila Bell, Kathy Geyer, 3rd Kaye Douglas, John Sutton.

THE elimination finals were played at Leongatha last Saturday.

A good crowd saw some excellent tennis with some matches being extremely close.

A Grade - Leongatha Federer, 4 sets 31 games d Leongatha Nadal, 2 sets 18 games and Baromi Panthers, 4 sets 25 games d Leongatha Hewitt, 2 sets 21 games.

B Grade - Fish Creek White, 5 sets 34 games d Leongatha Stosur, 1 set 21 games and Leongatha North Friesians, 4 sets 30 games d Leongatha Djokovic, 2 sets 26 games.

C Grade - Baromi Lions, 4 sets 24 games defeated Leongatha Williams and Fish Creek, 2 sets 18 games d Mardan Red, 2 sets 17 games.

Mirboo North is set to host the grand final on March 3 with the Baromi Panthers and Leongatha Federer facing off in A Grade, in B Grade Fish Creek White are taking on Leongatha North Friesians while Baromi Lions are facing Fish Creek in C Grade.

All competing teams must supply an umpire with games starting at 8.30 for A and B grades while C Grade starts at 8.50.

On target: Bronwyn Williams showed poise despite the hot conditions at Leongatha on Saturday.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - PAGE 59

Winner: world superbike rider Italy’s Max Biaggi celebrates his win at Phillip Island on Sunday

SIZZLING hot weather on the weekend saw thousands of bikers hit Phillip Island to see some spine tingling high speed racing action.

Phillip Island’s round one of the 2012 Superbike World Championship (WSBK) attracted a three day crowd of 64.500 which was a slight increase on 2011. Organisers reported Sunday’s crowd well up on the 2011 figures.

Italy’s Max Biaggi claimed the overall honours in the Superbike World Championship

opener on the Island Grand Prix circuit on Sunday winning the first race and coming second to reigning world superbike champion Carlos Checa in the second race on Sunday.

Following his win in race one Biaggi said, “It was a fantastic race and I am very happy,” “There was so much work to do make the top five,” he said.

“To come from so far back is just so satisfying, and I am happy for my team for the first and second places we have achieved today. I am just so motivated to do well in

Expo glamour: English motorcycle racing enthusiast Bill Lewis of Bristol caught up with stunning Honda representative Shana Laakulu, Melbourne at the Superbike Expo.

Winner: winner of the world superbike championship at Phillip Island Max Biaggi set a new lap record (1:31.785) in race one, as well as recording the highest top speed of the day – 325km/h

2012, and my bike is just so good.”

After crashing out in the first race Checa bounced back in spectacular fashion to easily win the second race, joining Australian Anthony Gobert on four WSBK wins at Phillip Island. Only Troy Corser (seven) and Troy Bayliss (six) have better Island credentials.

Bryan Staring (Kawasaki) was the best of the Aussie WSBK riders at Phillip Island, finishing with 10-16 results.

Josh Brookes (Suzuki, 16-15) also finished both races, while Mark Aitchi-

son (BMW, 18-DNF) and David Johnson (BMW, 19-DNF) endured mixed fortunes.

“We had a bit of luck when I finished 10th in race one, as there were a few crashes in front of me,” said Staring. “But it was unbelievable and I want to thank the people who have backed me all the way.”

The best local result at Phillip Island today came from Broc Parkes (Honda), who was a fast-finishing third in the World Supersport (WSS) race.

While winning teams celebrated the fabulous

wins of their superbike heroes on Saturday spectators and organizers were devastated by the tragic accident in the opening round of the 2012 Superstock 600cc Championship on Saturday that claimed the life of 17-year-old Queensland rider Oscar McIntyre.

The crash, which also involved two other riders, occurred on lap two of the scheduled 12-lap race at approximately 2.00pm between turns two and three.

McIntyre was immediately tended to by medical personnel after the incident, but his injuries proved to be fatal.

Facelift: Phillip Island’s grand prix circuit will get a $3 million upgrade this year that will see the track totally resurfaced.

Super ride: Carlos Checa rode to a win in the second race in the world super bikes championships on Sunday.

Looking ahead the green light has been given to a $3 million upgrade to the Phillip Island track.

A major resurfacing of the track has been confirmed to start on December 3 this year.

The 4.445km layout last resurfaced in 1998, and since then has hosted a

huge number of local and international motor racing events, including MotoGP, World Superbikes and V8 Supercars, as well as a full calendar of mid week activity. The first event after the resurfacing will be the 2012 International Island Classic from January 2527.

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• B GRADE DIVISION 1

Croatto snares six for Red Caps

NERRENA bowler Ben Croatto has taken six wickets for just 10 runs as he bowled his side to victory on Saturday.

Chasing 342, the Miners were always in trouble and at one stage they were 7/15, then 8/28.

But a hard and fast innings from Paul Cornelis made the day a little better for them.

He scored 83 runs of the team’s eventual total of 126, hitting 10 4s and two 6s. He was the only batsman to score more than 10 runs.

OMK have strengthened their hold on second spot with an outright win over the Imperials.

They bowled the Imps out for 107 and then 100, leaving them still 28 runs in front. The wickets were shared by all of the Diggers’ bowlers.

Inverloch will be hoping for another win this weekend after a strong performance against Phillip Island on Saturday.

They bowled the Island out for 133 after posting 270 last week. Nick Goodall was the best Stingray bowler with 3/17.

The Wonthaggi Workers continued their good form, beating Glen Alvie by 213 runs.

Alby Russell (48) was the best with the bat for the Alvie while the Workers’ Allan McLean (4/29) was the best bowler.

OMK d IMPERIALS 1st innings OMK 9/235 (dec) 1st innings Imperials R. Higgins b. R. White .............28 Z. Price c. P. Harper b. J. Cochrane........................0 A. Pellin c. M. Hems b. J. Cochrane........................3 L. Ballagh c. R. Quaife b. R. White ..........................15 R. McLennan c. J. Cochrane b. D. Jeffries ........................16 G. Forrester c. G. Miller b. A. Miller ............................8 J. Forrester c. B. Maguire b. N. Audino ........................17 J. Ginnane c. J. Cochrane b. D. Jeffries ..........................6 L. Wright b. R. White.................4 T. Sauvarin n.o. ..........................1 Extras .........................................9 Total .......................................107 Bowling: R. White 3/29, J. Cochrane 2/19, D. Jeffries 2/16, B. Maguire 0/21, M. Hems 0/0, N. Audino 1/20, A. Miller 1/2.

2nd innings Imperials R. Higgins c. P. Harper b. R. White ............................7 Z. Price lbw. b. R. White ............................0

R. McLennan c. N. Audino b. J. Cochrane......................10 A. Pellin c. R. White b. J. Cochrane........................9 L. Ballagh c. L. Lamers b. A. Miller ..........................15 J. Forrester c. R. White b. B. Maguire ........................0 G. Forrester c. R. White b. R. Quaife ...........................8 J. Ginnane c. P. Harper b. D. Jeffries ........................18 L. Wright n.o. ...........................22 T. Sauvarin c. R. White b. D. Jeffries ..........................0 Extras .......................................10 Total .......................................100 Bowling: J. Cochrane 2/10, R. White 2/20, B. Maguire 1/14, A. Miller 1/14, R. Quaife 1/20, G. Miller 0/1, D. Jeffries 2/19.

PHILLIP ISLAND lt INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch 8/270 (cc) 1st innings Phillip Island M. Francis b. B. Sword ..............3 B. Johnston c. M. Anderson b. J. Dalmau ........................44 L. Keating b. B. Sword ............14 J. Manning c. W. Holmes b. M. Anderson......................1

M. Manteit b. M. Anderson........4 G. Excell c. L. Sharrock b. J. Dalmau ..........................4 J. Blackwell b. J. Courtenay.......7 P. Francis c. J. Dalmau b. N. Goodall .......................21 M. Cleary b. N. Goodall.............5 G. Odgers n.o. ..........................19 Z. Brown c. J. Ogden b. N. Goodall .........................3 Extras .........................................8 Total .......................................133 Bowling: J. Dalmau 2/24, B. Sword 2/24, J. Courtenay 1/37, M. Anderson 2/22, N. Goodall 3/17, J. Ogden 0/6.

GLEN ALVIE lt WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens 8/335 (dec) 1st innings Glen Alvie W. Luke c. J. Sheerin b. S. Williams ........................6 A. McBride b. A. McLean .........0 A. Russell c. S. Williams b. A. Yann ............................48 J. Wheeler b. L. McGuirk ........12 D. Gilbert b. L. McGuirk ...........4 S. Nippers b. A. McLean..........24 S. Poole c. A. McLean b. A. Yann ..............................0

L. McRae b. A. McLean.............3 S. Kniese n.o. ...........................15 D. Tiziani c. D. Britt b. A. McLean.........................1 T. Tack b. S. Williams ................7 Extras .........................................2 Total .......................................122 Bowling: S. Williams 2/24, J. Thomas 0/23, L. McGuirk 2/18, A. McLean 4/29, A. Yann 2/26.

2nd innings Won Workmens S. Osborne c. J. Wheeler b. A. McBride........................1 D. Dutchman c. A. McBride b. L. McRae.........................14 L. McGuirk c. L. McRae b. T. Tack ...............................6 J. Thomas n.o. ..........................17 S. Williams n.o. ..........................2 D. Britt lbw. b. J. Wheeler........................35 Extras .......................................10 Total ......................................4/85 Bowling: A. McBride 1/12, T. Tack 1/29, L. McRae 1/27, J. Wheeler 1/13.

NERRENA d WON MINERS 1st innings Nerrena 342 1st innings Won Miners P. Owen c. T. West b. B. Croatto ..........................3

J. Honeysett c. T. West b. B. Croatto ..........................0 D. Beesey b. B. Croatto .............3 B. Mattock b. B. Croatto ............0 J. Waters c. T. Renden b. A. Trotto ............................4 W. Howson c. b. B. Croatto ..........................0 J. Armstrong c. C. Baudinette b. B. Croatto ..........................2 T. Hamilton b. A. Trotto ...........10 P. Cornelis n.o. .........................83 C. Waters c. T. Renden b. C. Baudinette.....................4 A. Johnson c. T. West b. Z. Trease............................6 Extras ....................................... 11 Total .......................................126 Bowling: Z. Trease 0/32, B. Croatto 6/10, A. Trotto 2/34, B. Standfield 0/30, C. Baudinette 1/10.

2nd innings Nerrena T. Clark c. D. Beesey b. J. Waters ..........................93 Z. Trease n.o...........................105 Extras .......................................25 Total ....................................1/222

• B GRADE DIVISION 2

Adams just short of century Coaching day success

OMK’s Gary Adams has gone close to a century against Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL, but was caught and bowled by Shane Paterson on 94.

Adams helped his side to the required figure of 201 runs, passing Koony before they got bowled out at 220.

Sam Turner snagged four wickets for the Cougars while Paterson took three.

Poowong-Loch just got over the line against Town, with Said Magnussen scoring a solid 66 runs.

Davern Goss picked up three wickets, but his good performance was unrewarded as Poowong took the points.

Wayne Cocksedge has helped his Fish Creek/Tarwin side from the claws of defeat with 84 unbeaten runs.

He came to the crease with the score at 7/58 but got his team to a score of 201.

Korumburra’s Cameron Smith scored a well compiled 83 not out in their second dig.

Kilcunda-Bass have easily won their match with MDU. Trevor Aplin scored 49, while fellow opener Ray Gardiner made it to 50.

They compiled 279 all out, with Steve Riley taking four wickets to help finish off the innings.

B. Egeberg b C. Harris ...............2 S. Shelton b B. Thomas............42 C. Davidson c b S. Riley...................................27 S. Blake b B. Coulter.................29 Extras .......................................25 Total .......................................279 Bowling: M. Martin 0/42, L. Mercer 1/16, S. Riley 4/41, C. Harris 1/41, B. Coulter 2/26, B. Spokes 0/30, B. Thomas 1/44, K. Sinclair 0/22, T. Zukovskis 0/12.

KOONWARRA-RSL lt OMK 1st innings Koonwarra - RSL 202 1st innings OMK

POOWONG - LOCH d TOWN 1st innings Town - 4/219 (dec) 1st innings Poowong-Loch S. Magnusson r o .....................66 R. Carvill lbw b W. Turner .......13 G. Staindl b J. Bolge ..................9 B. Murphy c J. Bolge b D. Goss....................................5 N. Hancock c W. Turner b K. Fleming...............................9 D. Norton c J. Bolge b D. Goss...... ............................6 V. Rawat lbw b G. Goss...................................26 R. Knox lbw b D. Goss.............43 R. Humphrey ret........................31 S. McKinnon n o ........................1 Extras .......................................19 Total .......................................228 Bowling: M. Davies 0/16, W. Turner 1/46, D. Goss 3/54, J. Bolge 1/70, G. Goss 1/12, K. Fleming 1/20.

KORUMBURRA d FISH CREEK TARWIN 1st innings Korumburra 257 1st innings Fish Creek Tarwin M. Watkins st K. Miller b P. Dunlevie ............................20 J. Pouw b H. James. ...................0 G. Buckland c J. Richards b H. James ..................................6 M. Bright lbw b P. Dunlevie ....10 T. Smith c J. Greenwood b N. Arney ..................................5 T. Stybosh c J. Turnbull

P. Miller b S. Turner .................48 G. Lomagno lbw b S. Paterson...............................6 G. Adams c b S. Paterson.............................94 M. Walker c D. O’Connor b S. Turner..................................5 D. Halliday b S. Turner ............39 M. Gow b S. Paterson.................8 G. Knox n o ................................3 C. O’ Brien r o C. Moscript........0 G. Snow b E. Charles..................0 T. Knox r o C. Moscript.............2 A. Harrison b S. Turner...............4 Extras ....................................... 11 Total .......................................220 Bowling: T. Davison 0/66, S. Paterson 3/46, S. Turner 4/35, E. Charles 1/45, K. Thorne 0/22.

KILCUNDA-BASS d MDU 1st innings MDU - 140 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass T. Aplin b L. Mercer.................49 R. Gardiner r o. ........................50 H.Grace c B. Thomas b S. Riley....................................4 D. Clay b B. Coulter....................2 D. Masinovic n o .....................28 J. Dakin lbw b S. Riley.......................................6 B. Nicholls lbw b S. Riley...................................15

b N. Arney....................................7 A. Straw c & b b J. Turnbull ...............................5 J. Darcy r o ...............................22 W. Cocksedge n o......................84 D. Lavarda c C. Smith b P. Dunlevie..............................25 A. Watkins b J. Turnbull..............0 Extras .......................................17 Total .......................................201 Bowling: H. James 2/31, J. Turnbull 2/27, N. Allen 0/49, P. Dunlevie 3/32, N. Arney 2/3, J. Richards 0/15, J. Greenwood 0/22, T. Allen 0/11.

2nd innings Korumburra K. Miller c A. Straw b T. Stybosh..............................61 P. Dunlevie c M. Bright b B. Anderson...........................17 A. Balfour b T. Stynbosh ...........8 N. Allen c J. Darcy b A. Staw ..................................31 T. Allen b D. Lavarda .................2 C. Smith n o..............................83 J. Oxlee c A. Watkins b A. Straw..................................18 J. Turnbull c M. Bright b A. Straw....................................9 J. Greenwood n o .......................9 Extras .......................................24 Total ....................................7/262 Bowling: B. Anderson 1/34, A. Straw 3/62, T. Stybosh 2/19, G. Buckland 0/17, D. Lavarda 1/21, T. Smith 0/15, A. Watkins 0/22, M. Bright 0/58.

THE training session at Outtrim on Sunday with John Harmer was well attended by players and coaches with everyone getting some positives out of the day, either improved techniques or new training drills for players and coaches.

All these players will benefit from the day, but unfortunately some clubs did not take up the opportunity.

The clubs that attended and the parents were very positive about the day

and their players will benefit from the efforts of all the coaches who helped John Harmer out: Rob Wood, Greg Pickles, Daniel Lloyd, Udara Weerasinghe, Kristian Gray, Stuart Jenkin, Matt Hull and Rohan Slade.

In other news, junior finals (Under 16s) will commence this week with Phillip Island (147.80), Wonthaggi Workmens (130.67), Fish Creek (125.45), Imperials (112.08), points playing off. Games and venues will be confirmed at Tuesday night’s junior meeting at Outtrim.

Young guns: the LDCA Under 13 side that played against Warragul on Sunday. They are, back from left: Alex Duiker, Tom Officer, Holly Forsyth, Louis Riseley, Sam Watson, Darcy Brosnan, Jack Keating, front: Flynn Brosnan, Adam Busana, Jackson Beesey, Jye Celebrine, Tim Sauvarin, Liam Buckland and Nick Wylie.

Clive, Norm receive recognition TWO great Leongatha and District Cricket Association members will be remembered for their service to cricket over the years as part of this weekend’s Recognition Round.

Norm Wilkins and Clive Salmon have both been involved in cricket for over 40 years. LDCA secretary Gary Adams put together profiles on each of these great men.

Norm Wilkins will be recognised in Round 14 for his achievements in cricket.

Norm started playing cricket for Frankston CC in the Under 12s in 1977, playing all his junior cricket at Frankston and at age 16 was playing Sub District firsts at Frankston.

In 1984 Norm arrived in the area and played a couple of seasons for

Doomburrim in the SGCA, winning the batting average both years.

He then had 10 years out of the game, from age 20-30, due to travelling and work commitments.

Luckily for Fish Creek, Norm returned to the game in 1985 and continued playing cricket with Paddy Watkins as captain-coach. Over the years, he has held the position of treasurer for 10 years, current secretary for 13 years, current curator for 10 years and Junior coach for the last six years.

Some of Norm’s many highlights over the years are the amalgamation with Tarwin and winning the 2000 A Grade flag, with the great man Damien ‘Symmo’ Symmons as captain-coach.

Norm was awarded life membership of the Fish Creek-Tarwin Crick-

et Club in 2010.

He says it is a love of the game, the friendships you make and the competition that he enjoys so much.

Clive Salmon will also be recognised for his achievements in cricket.

Clive has been a champion player, administrator and umpire in the LDCA for over 40 years.

He played his whole career with Nerrena, beginning in 1966 and ending in 2002.

With Nerrena he played in six A Grade and two B Grade premierships.

A club champion, he also won two Nerrena A Grade bowling, six B Grade bowling and an A Grade batting award.

He has been a coach, president, secretary and treasurer with Nerrena

and was selected in their team of the century.

His LDCA honours have been as a member of the LDCA provincial winning team and an A Grade league bowling award and B Grade Cricketer of the Year award.

Highlights of Clive’s career have been playing many games with Ernie, Curly and Grubby – the famous Salmon brothers, along with his sons Caine and Brendon.

He also was selected to play against England in a South Gippsland side during the 1970s.

Highly respected by all players, he has been the LDCA Umpire of the Year for the last eight seasons.

Clive will be remembered as a tiger on the field, but a great friend and mentor off it.

• Norm Wilkins

• Clive Salmon

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - PAGE 61

• A GRADE DIVISION ONE

Kerr piles on runs for OMK OMK opener Kris Kerr smashed a brilliant century on Saturday afternoon, scoring 130 not out in the Diggers’ big win over the Imps.

Kerr’s previous high score for the season was 44.

He was well supported by youngster Tom Wyatt (75) and Greg Pickles (92).

The win means the Diggers’ slim finals hopes are still alive heading into the final round of the season in a match against the Wonthaggi Miners.

Inverloch completed an outright against Glen Alvie to ensure their spot in the finals.

Both openers being run out didn’t help the Alvie’s cause as Ryan Thomas picked up 3/22 from 10 overs.

The win still leaves the

Stingrays in second place, and will most likely mean a match up against Korumburra in the first final.

And they will get some good practice, as they play Korumburra this weekend.

The Cobras have run themselves into a bit of form, knocking off the Workers on Saturday.

Wonthaggi went back in to bat after the Cobras were all out, and failed to convince in their second dig.

No player scored 20 runs as COTY favourite Anoj Katipearachchi snagged 4/33 to go with his three first innings wickets and 65 runs.

Nerrena won’t be taking part in finals this season, but they have finished off the year well with a century to Tim Wightman.

The Red Caps easily eclipsed the score of the Miners, with Friebe scoring 65 and Mitch Clark losing his wicket tragically to a run out on 94.

Nerrena ended up scoring 8/335, going past the Miners’ 7/240 just three wickets down.

IMPERIALS lt OMK 1st innings Imperials 216 1st innings OMK K. Kerr n.o............................ 130 D. Lloyd c. G. Sauvarin b. L. Rogers .......................36 J. Wilson b. M. Adkins .............9 T. Wyatt c. T. Williams b. B. Davidson ...................75 G. Pickles c. A. DeGennaro b. M. Adkins ......................92 B. Wyatt n.o. .............................5 Extras .....................................13 Total ..................................4/360 Bowling: L. Rogers 1/55, A. DeGennaro 0/45, M. Elliott 0/72, B. Davidson 1/34, K. Gray

0/71, M. Adkins 2/31, D. Johnson 0/43.

INVERLOCH d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie 38 1st innings Inverloch 4/200 (dec) 2nd innings Glen Alvie S. Smith r.o. (L. Rankin).........44 S. Lowe r.o. ............................13 A. Hamilton c. J. Smith b. R. Thomas .....................17 D. Tiziani c. W. Taberner b. N. Cant ............................7 J. Tiziani lbw. b. K. Rothier ........................0 D. Fletcher b. D. Clark ...........14 B. Ould c. D. Ruffin b. L. Rankin .......................14 R. Matthews b. R. Thomas .....23 J. Hales lbw. b. K. Rothier ........................0 K. Simpson c. B. Debono b. R. Thomas .......................0 D. Williams n.o.........................0 Extras ..................................... 11 Total ..................................... 144 Bowling: R. Thomas 3/22, K. Rothier 2/35, N. Cant 1/16, L.

Rankin 1/24, D. Clark 1/23, B. Debono 0/16.

WON WORKMENS lt KORUMBURRA 1st innings Won Workmens 125 1st innings Korumburra K. Rigby c. R. Hassett b. R. Thomas .......................5 J. Cook c. C. Harvey b. G. Britt.............................0 A. Katipearachchi c&b. J. Sheerin ..................65 I. Osman r.o. ...........................19 U. Weerasinghe b. R. Thomas...5 D. Salmon c. M. Thomas b. J. Sheerin .......................10 K. Dorman c. G. Britt b. M. McCall .....................20 D. Wyhoon b. J. Sheerin ...........0 D. Scott c. J. Liddle b. J. Sheerin .......................16 M. Olden n.o...........................18 L. Williams c. C. Harvey b. G. Britt.............................4 Extras .......................................7 Total ..................................... 169 Bowling: R. Thomas 2/30,

G. Britt 2/29, G. Bolding 0/37, M. Thomas 0/8, J. Sheerin 4/43, M. McCall 1/7, R. Hassett 0/8.

2nd innings Won Workmens R. Hassett b. A. Katipearachchi ............4 S. Huitema c. K. Dorman b. D. Wyhoon.......................0 R. Thomas c. K. Dorman b. A. Katipearachchi ..........16 G. Britt c. D. Scott b. L. Williams ......................8 C. Harvey c. D. Salmon b. A. Katipearachchi ............9 M. Thomas stp. K. Dorman b. I. Osman ........................19 J. Sheerin c. K. Dorman b. A. Katipearachchi ..........16 G. Bolding n.o. .........................9 J. Liddle n.o. .............................5 Extras .......................................3 Total ....................................7/89 Bowling: A. Katipearachchi 4/33, D. Wyhoon 1/12, L. Williams 1/5, D. Scott 0/3, I. Osman 1/23, U. Weerasinghe 0/7, M. Olden 0/2, K. Rigby 0/1.

WON MINERS lt NERRENA

1st innings Won Miners 7/240 (cc) 1st innings Nerrena C. Friebe c. D. Foon b. M. Johnson ....................65 M. Clark r.o. ...........................94 T. Trotman c. M. Donohue b. P. Burgess ......................12 G. Murphy c. M. Johnson b. A. Donohue....................18 T. Wightman b. J. Andrighetto .............. 100 D. Baldi lbw. b. J. Andrighetto ..................5 P. Matheson n.o. .....................13 R. Clark c. A. Donohue b. D. Foon ............................2 J. Renden b. J. Andrighetto .......0 B. Castles n.o. ...........................0 Extras .....................................26 Total ..................................8/335 Bowling: D. Foon 1/41, R. Birkett 0/38, J. Andrighetto 3/35, M. Johnson 1/53, P. Burgess 1/75, A. Donohue 1/48, J. Piasente 0/33.

• A GRADE DIVISION TWO

Ton of runs for Koony/RSL KOONWARRA/Leongatha RSL have scored an epic 414 runs against the lowly Foster on Saturday.

They were led by veterans Shane Moore (101) and Brad Anderson (98), with good support from Brayden Moscript (71) and Sam Sperling (42).

It was an amazing performance, but an outright win to Poowong-Loch pushed the Cougars outside the top four.

After bowling Town out for 104 in the first innings, Poowong declared at 5/156 and gave the Scorpions 57 overs to bat.

They weren’t up to the challenge and were all out for 79. Poowong-Loch chased down the remaining runs with ease, losing just one wicket.

Poowong-Loch will be aiming for a win against MDU this week.

The Demons were unsuccessful in their chase against Kilcunda-Bass, with Rohan Duff taking 6/24 from 13 overs to get his side over the line.

If Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL get up and win over Fishy this weekend, the loser of the MDU, Poowong-Loch match will be eliminated.

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 14 - March 3 & 10 Home team Away Team Ground Umpire Grade A1 Nerrena v Imperials L Turf M. Heenan Glen Alvie v Won Workmens W Turf K .

Lester OMK v Won Miners Outtrim G. Laird Korumburra v Inverloch K’burra C. Salmon Grade A2 Koonwarra-RSL v Fish Ck-Tarwin K’warra L. White Poowong-Loch v MDU Loch A. Jordan Phillip Island v Foster Cowes A. Roberts Kilcunda-Bass v Leongatha Town Bass 1 T .

Rogers Grade B1 Imperials v Nerrena LSC East Geoff Wyatt Won Workmens v Phillip Island McM R B. Bek Won Miners v OMK Won S. Lanyon Inverloch v Glen Alvie I Turf B. Thomas Grade B2 Fish Ck-Tarwin v Koonwarra-RSL Fish Ck J. Lea MDU v Poowong-Loch Meen N.A. OMK v Korumburra KSC N.A. Leongatha Town v Kilcunda-Bass LSC West A. Stride Grade C1 Nerrena v Leongatha Town Nerrena N. A. Inverloch v Won Workmens Inverloch B. Allan Kilcunda-Bass v Won Miners Bass 2 M. Wishart Phillip Island v Korumburra Newhvn N.A. Grade C2 MDU Blue v Phillip Island OMK v Imperials Foster v Kilcunda-Bass Glen Alvie v Koonwarra Won Workmens v MDU Red

Dumbalk N.A. L Velo N.A. Foster GC N.A. Glen Alvie N.A. Dalyston N.A.

And Fishy haven’t got fantastic form, struggling again on the weekend, albeit against Phillip Island, the division’s strongest team.

Paddy Watkins put up a fight for his side scoring 64, but the rest of the team struggled as the Island’s Clint Wilson snagged 4/12 from 12 overs.

The Island’s superior points tally means their match against Foster almost becomes a dead rubber.

FOSTER lt KOONWARRA-RSL 1st innings Foster 140 1st innings Koonwarra-RSL B. Moscript b. P. Dower ...........71 L. Enter c. N. Vening b. P. Dower. ...........................0 S. Moore c. M. Lynch b. F. Griggs ........................101 S. Sperling b. J. Prain ...............42 B. Anderson c&b. S. Chaseling ...............98 B. Thomas c. G. Tanner b. J. Prain.............................16 N. Grimes b. P. Dower .............12 J. Hughes c. M. Lynch b. L. Toner .............................5 T. Gordon n.o. ..........................30 J. Kennedy n.o..........................21 Extras .......................................18 Total ....................................8/414 Bowling: F. Griggs 1/43, P. Dower 3/83, D. Clearihan-Jervies 0/4, J. Prain 2/61, G. Tanner 0/37, L. Toner 1/71, S. Chaseling 1/56, N. Vening 0/5, P. Cardilini 0/20, R. Dower 0/20, J. Toner 0/2.

MDU lt KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass

8/294 (cc) 1st innings MDU C. LePage b. A. Shackelford ....19 M. LePage c&b. A. Shackelford............75 C. Hoober b. A. Shackelford ....40 M. Olden b. A. Shackelford .......4 W. Prosser c. b. A. Shackelford.................23 R. Olden r.o. .............................23 S. Arnup c. C. Hart b. A. Shackelford...................2 J. Sinclair c. J. Dakin b. A. Shackelford.................13 S. McRae lbw. b. R. Duff ............................ 11 T. Harris n.o. ..............................9 M. Patching r.o. (S. Oates) .........0 Extras .......................................15 Total .......................................234 Bowling: D. Pipicelli 0/65, A. Shackelford 7/73, R. Duff 1/24, S. Tapscott 0/27, J. Dakin 0/17, T. Miller 0/14, J. Tregear 0/9.

TOWN lt POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Town 104 1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox lbw. b. J. Withers.........................37 C. Fraser c. J. Hume b. J. Schelling ...................... 11 G. Birnie b. C. Bruce ...............22 S. Jenkins c. C. Bruce b. J. Hume .............................8 R. Greaves c. I. Hanks b. C. Bruce ..........................35 P. Dyer n.o. ...............................32 Extras ....................................... 11 Total .......................... 5/156 (dec) Bowling: J. Schelling 1/13, S. Clark 0/11, C. Bruce 2/31, M. Borschman 0/14, S. Fixter 0/9, J. Hume 0/22, J. Withers 2/19, J. Burge 0/27.

2nd innings Town I. McCallum c. R. Greaves

b. A. Jenkins ..........................8 S. Fixter c&b. A. Jenkins ...........6 A. Hickey c. L. Green b. R. Greaves .........................1 J. Withers b. A. Jenkins ..............7 J. Burge c. P. Dyer b. R. Greaves .........................1 C. Bruce c. D. Brain b. S. Jenkins ........................ 11 M. Borschman c. C. Fraser b. D. Brain .............................5 J. Hume c. D. Brown b. D. Brain .............................4 J. Schelling b. R. Greaves ........22 I. Hanks b. A. Jenkins ................8 S. Clark n.o. ...............................0 Extras .........................................6 Total .........................................79 Bowling: A. Jenkins 4/22, R. Greaves 3/15, S. Jenkins 1/25, D. Brain 2/14.

2nd innings Poowong-Loch D. Brown n.o. ...........................15 T. Hancock c. J. Burge b. C. Bruce ............................9 L. Green n.o. ..............................2 Extras .........................................2 Total ......................................1/28

C Grade Division 1 Town 78 (L. O’Brien 26, T. Stacey-Van Steensel 6/37) lt Kilcunda-Bass 151 & 0/93 (I. Brown 43, S Camilleri 0/8; I. Brown 44, L. Ashton 0/14).

Korumburra 99 & 2/67 (S. Hall 27, J. Jackson 4/14; D. James n.o. 24, J. Jackson 1/0) lt Inverloch 266 (I. Smith 46, J. Scott 4/39).

Won Workmens 256 (A. Lang 60, J. Johnston 5/82) lt Phillip Island 8/310 (cc) (A. Finlayson n.o. 117, R. Geyer 2/27).

Won Miners 8/270 (C. Gooch 51, G. Wightman 5/105) d Nerrena 167 (W. Telfer 69, T. Walker 4/44).

C Grade Division 2

Grace personified: Town Division 2 spin king Jake Burge shows some style against Poowong Loch.

Phillip Island 7/154 (dec) & 1/22 (M. Haringsma 37, J. Pilkington 3/51; A. Cameron n.o. 13, J. Pilkington 1/11) d Foster 110 & 63 (T. Garvey 25, S. Furniss 3/12; M. Prain 18, A. Cameron 4/23).

Won Workmens 171 (D. Beaumont 63, M. Chizzonitti 2/25) lt OMK 4/190 (cc) (K. Houghton 55, M. Turton 2/14).

Kilcunda-Bass 232 (D. O’Neill 86, P. Palmer 3/40) d Glen Alvie 229 (J. Dempsey 82, E. Garratt 2/13).

MDU Red 2/161 (dec) (P. Robinson n.o. 101, S. Lofthouse 1/12) d MDU Blue 92 & 9/144 (cc) (J. Hodder 18, M. Olden 4/25; S. Opray 34, J. Riley 2/20).

Koonwarra-RSL 8/174 (cc) (P. Kennedy 37, P. McGavin 3/23) lt Imperials 9/210 (B. Wright 80, N. Sum-

Bowling: J. Schelling 0/5, J. Burge 0/12, I. McCallum 0/8, C. Bruce 1/2.

FISH CREEK-TARWIN lt PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin 90 1st innings Phillip Island P. Colla c. D. Britton b. S. Rabbitt...........................0 S. Murdoch b. S. Rabbitt............8 T. Hornsby b. S. Rabbitt.............0 E. Richards c. D. Britton b. C. Bawden .......................20 A. Manteit b. C. Bawden .........15 M. Price c. N. Wilkins b. C. Fisher ..........................30 S. Boyack c. D. Britton b. S. Rabbitt.........................47 A. Matthews c. D. Britton b. S. Rabbitt...........................3 C. Wilson c. J. Law b. C. Bawden .......................47 D. Johnston b. M. Van Boven ....0 S. Kirton n.o. ..............................3 Extras .......................................26 Total .......................................200 Bowling: S. Rabbitt 5/53, N.

mers 4/49.

Under 16 MDU 7/54 (cc) (A. Straw 3/7) lt Fish Creek-Tarwin 2/84 (cc) (J. Buckland ret. n.o. 37).

Poowong Loch-GA 7/68 (cc) (D. Tiziani 20, J. Simpson 3/13) lt Koonwarra RSL-

Wilkins 0/17, C. Bawden 3/42, M. Van Boven 1/6, C. Fisher 1/6, H. Buckland 0/40, J. Flanders 0/8, J. Law 0/13.

2nd innings Fish Creek-Tarwin G. Watkins c. M. Price b. P. Colla ............................64 J. Law c. S. Kirton b. C. Wilson.........................20 C. Fisher lbw. b. C. Wilson...........................2 H. Buckland c&b. C. Wilson .....2 M. Van Boven c. M. Price b. C. Wilson...........................1 S. Rabbitt lbw. b. D. Johnston .......................0 G. Webster n.o. .........................19 N. Wilkins n.o. ...........................2 Extras .......................................10 Total ....................................6/120 Bowling: S. Kirton 0/20, M. Price 0/27, C. Wilson 4/12, S. Boyack 0/2, A. Matthews 0/0, D. Johnston 1/21, T. Hornsby 0/12, E. Richards 0/12, P. Colla 1/8.

Town 6/94 (cc) (S. Clark 15, J. Hamilton 2/15).

Korumburra 2/111 (cc) (E. Luke 1/12) lt KilcundaBass 4/133 (cc) (D. Clay 40).

Inverloch 6/86 (cc) (N. Brayley 35, M. Davey 1/3) lt Won Workmens 6/118 (cc) (B. Jeffries 41, L. Kelly 2/21).

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Won Workmens ...............159.47 Inverloch ..........................156.34 Korumburra ....................149.64 Won Miners .....................128.51 OMK ................................. 117.39 Nerrena .............................. 116.64 Imperials .............................95.39 Glen Alvie ...........................45.16 A Grade Division 2 Phillip Island....................180.48 Kilcunda-Bass..................156.87 MDU .................................142.51 Poowong - Loch ...............137.93 Koonwarra - RSL ..............134.04 Town....................................86.58 Fish Creek-Tarwin...............83.99 Foster...................................55.97 B Grade Division 1 Won Workmens ...............181.41 OMK.................................159.63 Inverloch ..........................155.28 Phillip Island....................147.73 Nerrena ................................98.05 Wonthaggi Miners ...............96.22 Glen Alvie ...........................93.03 Imperials .............................45.23 B Grade Division 2 Kilcunda-Bass..................160.30 Korumburra ....................159.98 OMK.................................158.46 MDU ................................. 136.11 Town.................................. 114.47 Fish Creek-Tarwin...............97.17 Koonwarra RSL ..................88.00 Poowong-Loch ....................57.21 C Grade Division 1

Won Miners .....................170.96 Won Workmens ...............158.68 Inverloch ..........................137.13 Kilcunda-Bass..................135.55 Phillip Island .......................94.06 Nerrena ................................90.19 Town....................................81.05 Korumburra .........................68.31 C Grade Division 2 Phillip Island....................173.64 OMK.................................164.14 MDU .................................157.06 Imperials ..........................154.79 Koonwarra RSL ................126.98 Kilcunda-Bass .....................91.51 Won Workmens ...................88.62 Glen Alvie ...........................77.22 Foster...................................75.85 MDU Blue...........................46.59 Poowong-Loch ....................37.69 Town......................................0.00

Under 16 East Zone Fish Creek-Tarwin ..........125.45 Imperials .......................... 112.08 Koonwarra-RSL/Town .....99.50 Korumburra ......................92.18 MDU ...................................56.04 Foster...................................41.94 West Zone Phillip Island....................147.80 Won Workmens ...............130.67 Inverloch ............................88.99 Poowong-Loch/GA ............55.96 Kilcunda-Bass .....................53.06

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Athletes star at regional championships A TEAM of 31 competitors from Leongatha Little Athletics Club put in strong, spirited and heart-warming performances at the Gippsland Country Region Track and Field Championships and Junior Carnival at Newborough on February 18 and 19.

Sandpit sensations: Sara Riseley (centre) took gold and Ebony Burns (left) silver in the U12G long jump, with Rachel O’Brien from Sale taking bronze.

Many personal best times were recorded and wholehearted efforts were on display from the district’s budding young athletes, who in total racked up 429 points across 100 events to place Leongatha seventh overall for the annual district shield.

Sale won this year’s Gippsland Country Region Track and Field Champions Shield with 785 points.

Wes Graeme finished off the weekend in brilliant style by breaking the longstanding Gippsland region record in the Under 14 Boys high jump with a huge leap of 1.80m which was 4cm above the previous record set by Leongatha athlete Luke Wallace 13 years ago.

Teammate Julian Patterson came back from injury to jump 1.62m and take silver.

Wes also won gold in the triple jump and took silver in the long jump, while Ruby Martin snared three gold medals across the weekend in the Under 11 Girls 200m, 60m hurdles and triple jump, as well as silver in the 100m.

Other medallists from the Leongatha club were: Lily Akers (3rd 1500m, U13G), Ebony Burns (1st 70m, 2nd 200m, 2nd long jump, U12G), Ryan Giliam (2nd 70m, 2nd 200m, 2nd 60m hurdles, U9B), Shannon Kennedy (2nd 1500m, 2nd high jump, 3rd long jump, U11B), Gemma Martin (1st high jump, 2nd long jump, 3rd 100m, U14G), Niamh Martin (2nd triple jump, 3rd 400m, U9G), Jasmine McJames-Court (2nd 1500m, 3rd 800m, U12G), Kiara McJamesCourt (3rd 60m hurdles, U10G), Joel Norton (3rd high jump, U13B), Georgia Riseley (2nd high jump, U14G), Sara Riseley (1st long jump, U12G), Cobie Standfield (2nd discus, 3rd triple jump, U10G), Nikki Stockdale (2nd discus, 2nd shotput, U13G), Brett Thorson (2nd high jump, 3rd triple jump, U12B) and Connor White (2nd 800m, U12B).

Excellent efforts were also put in by Louise Colwill, Sam Cross, Ella Findlay, Lucinda Graeme, Ella Lyons, Alicia Marshman, Taleaha Olsen, Cambell Riseley, Luca Riseley, Amber Standfield, Kaylah Thomas, Kasey Thorson, Aliesha Wrigley and other athletes, including a large number of competitors in the Under 6 to 8 age groups who competed with great enthusiasm in the special junior carnival.

Special thanks for their hard work and dedication to Sue Ritchie and Robyn Colwill, team managers Helen Patterson and Kate Norton, and the many other parents and helpers who assisted with a range of official duties over the

two-day competition.

Many of the young Leongatha team members will now go on to compete at the Victorian State Track and Field Championships in Bendigo in March.

Thirty-one athletes from Wonthaggi Little Athletics Club also competed in the regional event.

A staggering 73 Personal Bests were recorded for the weekend and five club records fell. Declan Ryan had a brilliant weekend, breaking the Under 13 Boys High Jump, 1500m and 800m club records. Lanni Pryor broke the club record in the Under 10 Girls Triple Jump and Melody Notley broke the club record in the Under 11 Girls Javelin.

Wonthaggi’s medal tally at the end of the meet was 11 gold, 13 silver and 17 bronze. The medal winners were: D Ryan (U13B) 2 gold and 1 bronze; L. Pryor (U10G) 1 gold and 2 silver; E. Slade (U14B) and N. Slade (U9G) 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze each; N. Davis (U14G), T. Lowe (U14G) and C. Ryan (U12G) 1 gold and 1 silver each; B. Lowe (U12G) and R. Slade (U10B) 1 gold and 1 bronze each; A. Sibly (U10G)1 gold; Melody (U11G) and Mikaela Notley (U9G)1 silver and 2 bronze each; K. Allworth, (U12G), L. Geyle (U14G) and P. Ryan (U10B)1 silver and 1 bronze each; B. Anderson (U12B), 1 silver; J. Dalton (U14G) 2 bronze; T. Cook (U11G) and C. Thompson (U12B), 1 bronze each.

Fifteen athletes from Wonthaggi have qualified to go on to the State Championships in Bendigo in March.

Centre stage: Ruby Martin (centre) won gold in the U11G 200m, holding off Pakenham’s Annie Hone and Cranbourne’s Olivia Antonello.

Jump stars: Wes Graeme (centre) and Julian Patterson (left) took first and second respectively in the U14B high jump, with Jordyn Abbott from Moe third.

Winning smile: Cobie Standfield threw the discus 16.05m to bag a silver medal in the U10G class.

Familiar spot: Ryan Giliam snared three silver medals, this one for the U9B 60m hurdles.

• WONTHAGGI LITTLE ATHLETICS • LEONGATHA LITTLE ATHLETICS

PBs reached in heat Heat helps PBs at Wonthaggi

AFTER thunderstorms brought the previous week’s twilight meeting to a premature close, Leongatha Little Athletics Club competitors encountered hot and windy conditions at the velodrome oval last weekend.

However, athletes across all age groups took the testing conditions in their stride, with terrific individual efforts seen out on the track and field, along with many displays of good sportsmanship and a large number of personal best performances.

From the 97 PBs recorded overall, Paige Barry and Chelsea Molloy both racked up four PBs each.

The club also had the welcome return of starting blocks that went missing earlier this month. Thank you to those involved in returning this vital equipment relied upon by the district’s budding young athletes.

PBs recorded last weekend were as follows: Under 6 Boys C. Swan 60m hurdles.

Under 6 Girls N. Wight 60m hurdles; P.

Barry 100m, 60m hurdles, high jump, vortex; L. Francis 60m hurdles; G. Smith 100m; M. Gange high jump; M. Herbert high jump.

Under 7 Boys R. Sturtevant 60m hurdles, vortex; T. Richards high jump, 60m hurdles; H. Barnes 60m hurdles; D. Abernethy high jump, 60m hurdles; D. Shone vortex; J. McRae high jump.

Under 7 Girls C. Caithness high jump, 60m hurdles; N. Crimp high jump, 100m; C. Molloy high jump, 100m, vortex, 60m hurdles; B. Tudor 60m hurdles.

Under 8 Boys L. Marshman discus, long jump; J. Bongers long jump; J. Wight 60m hurdles, long jump; M. Molloy long jump; P. Smith discus, 60m hurdles.

Under 8 Girls E. Smith long jump; J Standfield long jump, discus; L Caithness long jump, discus, 60m hurdles; K Gange discus, long jump, 60m hurdles; B Fisher discus.

Under 9 Boys R. Giliam discus; C. Riseley discus; J. Charlton triple jump.

Under 9 Girls N. Martin discus; A. Crimp discus; C. Allen discus, 400m; T. Kelly discus, triple jump.

Under 10 Boys H. Chandler triple jump,

javelin; D. Sturtevant 100m; A. Herbert javelin; A. Ritchie triple jump; N. Bongers triple jump; S. Sabu javelin.

Under 10 Girls J. Rhoden 60m hurdles; A. Marshman 60m hurdles; E. Lyons javelin, 100m; M. Birrell 60m hurdles, triple jump, javelin; C. Smith javelin, 60m hurdles.

Under 11 Boys T. Kelly javelin; S. Kennedy javelin; A. Hendriske 60m hurdles.

Under 11 Girls K. Thorson discus; A. Forrester 400m; T. Olsen 60m hurdles; E. Findlay long jump, 60m hurdles.

Under 12 Boys B. Thorson javelin, 60m hurdles; C. White 60m hurdles, javelin.

Under 12 Girls S. Riseley 60m hurdles; T. Swan 60m hurdles; N. Allen high jump; M. Clark 60m hurdles, shotput.

Under 13 Boys J. Norton javelin.

Under 13 Girls L. Akers 100m, javelin.

Under 14 Boys S. Forrester javelin, long jump.

Under 14 Girls G. Riseley long jump; G. Martin long jump, discus.

Under 16 Girls O. Cope long jump.

FIFTY-SEVEN athletes battled in the hot weather this week to achieve 75 Personal Bests for the morning.

Under 9 Boy Fraser Clark performed well, obtaining four PBs from a possible five. Two club records were also broken.

Under 9 Girl Chloe Bramley broke the 1100m walk in a time of 8.10.06, and Melody Notley (under 11 Girls) broke the new javelin record she set only last week at the regionals with a throw of 16.51m.

Results Under 6 Boys 200 metre sprint: Jett Garnham 46.45. 400 metres: Jett Garnham 1:48.5. 70 metre sprint: Jett Garnham 14.62.

Discus: Zac Mabilia 10.55.

High jump: Jett Garnham 0.75.

Under 6 Girls 200 metre sprint: Olivia Bramley 54.30. 400 metres: Eva Garnham 2:14.0. 70 metre sprint: Olivia Bramley 17.23.

Discus: Olivia Bramley 8.37.

High jump: Olivia Bramley 0.63.

Under 7 Boys 200 metre sprint: Jai Williamson 41.22. 400 metres: Jai Williamson 1:474. 70 metre sprint: Saher Biggs 12.63.

Discus: Jai Williamson 11.32.

High jump: Tadgh Mcgrath 0.85.

Under 7 Girls 200 metre sprint: Tess Wingfield 49.04. 400 metres: Tess Wingfield 1:51.0. 70 metre sprint: Tevuro IhomanaMontgomery 12.99. Discus: Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 9.75.

Under 8 Boys 100 metre sprint: Fraser Clark 17.48. 200 metre sprint: Fraser Clark 39.45. 400 metres: Jacob Timmermans 1:36.0. Long jump. Fraser Clark 2.48. Shot put: Fraser Clark 5.42.

Under 8 Girls 100 metre sprint: Dallas Loughridge 18.25. 200 metre sprint: Dallas Loughridge 40.24. 400 metres: Dallas Loughridge 1:33.8. Long jump: Dallas Loughridge 2.69. Shot put: Dallas Loughridge5.25.

Under 9 Boys 100 metre sprint: Jenson Garnham 17.43. 1100 metre walk: Jem Sprague 9:50.8.

400 metres: Jenson Garnham 1:35.0. Discus: Jenson Garnham 13.98. High jump: Jenson Garnham 1.00.

Under 9 Girls 100 metre sprint: Nicola Slade 18.70. 1100 metre walk: Chloe Bramley 8:10.1. 400 metres: Chloe Bramley 1:37.3.

Discus: Chloe Bramley 14.00.

High jump: Chloe Bramley

1.00.

Under 10 Boys 1100 metre walk: Jarrod Anderson 9:19.9. 200 metre sprint: Patrick Ryan 33.76.

70 metre sprint: Patrick Ryan 11.85. Shot put: William Speed 4.98. Triple jump: Patrick Ryan 7.37.

Under 10 Girls 1100 metre walk: Lanni Pryor 8:01.0. 200 metre sprint: Lanni Pryor 34.00. 70 metre sprint: Lanni Pryor 11.30. Shot put: Lanni Pryor 5.36. Triple jump: Lanni Pryor 7.30.

Under 11 Boys 1500 metre walk: Martin Peters 11:28. 1500 metres: Jackson Timmermans 6:47.8.

200 metre sprint: Marcus Toussaint 35.96. High jump; Marcus Toussaint 1.28. Javelin: Jaidyn Battista 10.75.

Under 11 Girls 1500 metre walk: Melody Notley 11:47. 1500 metres: Melody Notley 9:54.1. 200 metre sprint: Melody Notley 3692. High jump: Melody Notley 1.05. Javelin: Melody Notley 16.51.

Under 12 Boys 100 metre sprint: Mitchell Fallaw 16.11. 1500 metre walk: Macka Geyle 12:05.

800 metres: Brodie Anderson 2:50.4. Discus: Mitchell Fallaw 18.84. Triple jump: Mitchell Fallaw 8.29.

Under 12 Girls

100 metre sprint: Ciara Ryan 15.61. 1500 metre walk: Bridget Lowe 11:35. 800 metres: Dani Sprague 3:09.9.

Discus: Dani Sprague 10.67.

Triple jump: Dani Sprague 5.73.

Under 13 Boys 1500 metre walk: Andre Toussaint 10:35. 200 metre sprint: Andre Toussaint 33.20.

400 metres: Andre Toussaint 1:28.4. Shot put: Andre Toussaint 8.81. Triple jump: Andre Toussaint 8.56.

Under 13 Girls 1500 metre walk: Daisy Filippi 12:00. 200 metre sprint: Georgia Filippi 43.01. 400 metres: Georgia Filippi 1:46.5.

Shot put: Georgia Filippi 4.46.

Triple jump: Georgia Filippi 6.78.

Under 14 Boys 1500 metre walk: Sam Peters 12:37. 200 metre sprint: Sam Peters 38.61. 400 metres: Sam Peters 1:30.4. Shot put: Sam Peters 3.80. Triple jump: Sam Peters 6.91.

Under 14 Girls 1500 metre walk: Lily Geyle 9:52.9. 200 metre sprint: Jade Dalton 33.47. 400 metres: Hannah Robbins 1:31.2. Shot put: Nicole Davis 8.75. Triple jump: Jade Dalton 8.49.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - PAGE 63

Bowls final heats up THE grand finals of the South Gippsland Bowls Division were played last Saturday in hot and unbearable conditions.

Whilst all finals played at Korumburra managed to get the full 75 ends played, it was not the case at Leongatha, where the temperature was hovering around 34 degrees at the commencement of play, it was only a north westerly breeze that kept the temperature under the 36 degree mark, which is the maximum temperature allowed under the Bowls Victoria heat policy.

By the end of play at 2.40pm the players took the required 15 minute break. It was following the return to the rink at 3pm

that the wind dropped and the temperature began to climb ever so slightly.

By around 4pm, the temperature had exceeded the 36 degrees and all games were stopped by the umpires.

The temperature remained that way until 6.30pm when play was abandoned.

In Division 2, Mirboo North was behind early and fought back to win by nine shots.

In Division 5, Meeniyan seemed to have the measure of Loch all day and won by 18 shots, whilst in Division 6, Korumburra also had the measure of Toora for most of the game, winning by 13 shots.

The results of all grand finals were:

Division 1: Phillip Island 76 d Inverloch 63.

Division 2: Mirboo North 60 d San Remo 51.

Division 3: Corinella 64 d Inverloch 54.

Division 4: Phillip Island Blue 74 d Wonthaggi 72.

Division 5: Meeniyan 71 d Loch 53.

Division 6: Korumburra 42 d Toora 28.

Well, that’s the end of the pennant season for another year. It would seem that all games were played in the best spirit of play.

It is not the end of the bowls season however; there are still a number of tournaments and monthly triples events to be played.

Phillip Island: Division 1, back, from left, Russell Taylor, Ian Ferguson, Peter Forrest, David Hanlon, Greg Dixon, Matt Allan. Front, John Batty, Daryl Major, Kevin Wagner, Bill Francis, Graeme Cornell, John Newcombe and Denis Oakley.

Division 4 winners: Phillip Island, from left, back, Trevor Brown, Brian Barby, John Crewdson, Bruce Puncher, Phil Martin, Geoff Coleman, Laurie Goodman. Front, Ken Linton, Bill Giles, Max Opitz, Dave Hoffman, Don Chipperfield and Owen Brown.

Division 2 winners: the Mirboo North team triumphed, winning the pennant final over San Remo. The team, back from left, are Doug Berryman, Neil MacArthur, Mick Dillon, Ross Gabb, Kev Queale, Phil Stimpson, Lauire Melhuish, Graeme Roberts Greg Lewis and Greg Roberts; front, from left, Mike Arnold, Joe Pinneri, Ray Czempinski and Maurie Briscoe.

Division 5 winners: the Meeniyan team triumphed, winning the pennant final over Loch. The team, from left, are Marge Pearson, Peter Hill, Bob Wylie, Paul Buckner, Albert Dal Pozzo, Phil Zukovskis, Kim King, Rob Butterworth, Don Paterson, Kevin McMillan, Dave Gillet, Jim Murray and John Cocking.

Division 3 winners: Corinella, from left, back, Cliff Scammell, Brian Edwards, Steve Bray, Ernie Lacey, Phil Wright, Allan Dansey. Front, Paul Jackson, Alan Melville, Simon Davis, Lance Bullock, David Martin, Keith Isherwood, John Routley.

• WONTHAGGI TABLE TENNIS

New players still needed THERE are only two weeks to go before A Reserve and B Grade teams are finalised for the upcoming season.

Division 6 winners: the Korumburra team triumphed, winning the pennant final over Toora. The team, from left, are Ted Kealey, Alan Sherritt, Alan Morphett, Murray Riley, Bill Dorling, Don Mackay, Peter Hearn, John Myers and George Savage.

New players can still register by contacting Bruce on 5672 2130 or Nancy on 5674 4628.

Gippsland Sports Academy program is underway. Wonthaggi has five young players in the 2012

squad who are all competing this week in the Bendigo Junior Table Tennis Championships.

This is a major event on the junior sporting calendar. Sixteenyear-old Zach Anstey has joined them, and Wonthaggi coach Bruce Harmer will be at the venue to support all six players.

March is a busy month for these

youngsters, with a tournament at Dandenong and training at Bairnsdale and Leongatha Table Tennis stadiums.

Sponsors to provide some financial support would be extremely welcome.

A Grade teams have now been finalised and will be commencing soon.

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