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Hot hay: a hay baler is thought to be the cause of a fire that destroyed around 40 bales of hay and six hectares of land at Berrys Creek last Wednesday.

FIRES STRIKE Lightning injures Leongatha firefighter

By Tayla Kershaw and Sarah Vella LIGHTNING caused upheaval throughout South Gippsland last week, hurting firefighters, igniting fires and affecting internet, telephone and electricity services. A bolt of lightning gave three Leongatha firefighters a nasty

shock during a storm on Wednesday night. They were fighting a tree and scrub fire at Leongatha North when lightning hit a tree at 10pm. The voltage was sent down the trunk and the firefighters felt the force as they were only five metres away. An ambulance transported two firefighters to the Leongatha Hospital and they were released at 11.30pm. One suffered a headache and soreness. No one sustained permanent physical injuries.

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The third firefighter was uninjured. The fire was on a rural property on Leongatha North Road and was controlled within half an hour. Only a patch of grass beneath a tree was burnt. CFA units from Leongatha and Ruby attended. CFA operations officers believe around a dozen small fires were started by lightning. Continued on page 3.

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Storms create havoc By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland was thrown into chaos last Thursday, as homes and businesses were left without essential services. Storms shutdown electricity connections across South Gippsland, and many properties in Korumburra were without internet and telephone services due to a fault at the telephone exchange. Telstra said a computer part at the exchange was damaged and needed to be replaced, but was unable to confirm whether the incident was due to the storms or simply a coincidence. Electricity was lost after trees fell over powerlines, powerpoles broke and lightning damaged the electricity network. Up to 40mm of rain was reported across Korumburra, Leongatha and Mirboo North overnight last Wednesday, and wind gusted

up to 50km/h. About 341 customers in Korumburra had their ADSL services affected due to a hardware fault in the nearby Telstra exchange. “We are sorry for the disruption caused to customers, however once the fault was detected, we were able to quickly replace the equipment. This was completed late Thursday night,” Telstra’s area general manager Loretta Willaton said. Internet access was down at Korumburra Sports and Spinal Clinic, but practice manager Jo Holmes said the business functioned without issue. “We could not send out SMS reminders but it was not too bad really,” she said. “The only problem was that we could not go on the internet.” No electricity, telephone or internet services were affected at the Korumburra Hospital, Korumburra Medical Centre nor Carinya Lodge Homes aged care hostel. The hospital and Carinya Lodge have generators to backup electricity supplies.

Many premises in other parts of South Gippsland were without power until Thursday evening. Foster was the worst hit, with 70 properties affected after lightning damage early Thursday morning, said Jonathon Geddes of AusNet Services, the company responsible for maintaining electricity supply. “Lightning hits powerlines and sends voltage through powerlines and blows up fuses,” he said. Thirty homes were without power at Leongatha North, two at Korumburra, one at Meeniyan and 80 at Lang Lang. The Leongatha North supply was shut down after a tree fell on a powerline. Mr Geddes said the impact of the wild weather was felt state-wide. Leongatha State Emergency Service volunteers attended to two homes with leaking roofs at Leongatha and Korumburra, and replaced tiles. SES members also removed a fallen tree from the South Gippsland Highway at Korumburra over the weekend.

Burglary scare AN 80 year old man is still in a critical condition at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne after he was attacked in his home on Sunday.

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He and his 75 year old wife were sleeping in their rural home in Delburn when two balaclava clad men forced entry through a window between 2am and 6am. The couple was woken by torch lights in their bedroom, and then tied up and assaulted with an unknown weapon. The 80 year old man received life threatening

injuries and was airlifted to the Alfred. His wife suffered minor injuries. The offenders stole cash and jewellery before leaving in a car, but police were unsure which way they went. The woman was able to free herself and alert neighbours at a nearby property to contact police. Detectives from the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) and a specialist squad in Melbourne were still investigating the scene yesterday (Monday). The Bass Coast CIU is appealing for witnesses.

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Continued from page 1. Leongatha CFA member Andy Kay said he has been with the brigade for 27 years and had never seen a storm like Wednesday night’s. “It has certainly been the worst for a long time,” he said. “The storm lasted from 8pm until 11pm and then started again in the early hours of the morning. There has never been a storm close to anything like it.” CFA units from Leongatha and Nerrena were called to a fire at Koorooman at 11pm. A lightning strike ignited a tree on Lawsons Road and the blaze was quickly controlled. Another strike ignited a tree and surrounding bush in Mirboo North along Grand Ridge East Road. The call was received by Berrys Creek and Mirboo North CFA brigades at 11.30pm. The fire was contained within minutes and Berrys Creek members left soon after. The Mirboo North CFA stayed on until midnight to ensure the area

was safe. Fires continued at 7.30am on Thursday due to more lightning. Leongatha CFA attended a fire on Mardan Road, where another tree had burst into flames due to a lightning strike. It was quickly extinguished. Only the tree was damaged. At the same time, Leongatha CFA received an alert for a lightning strike fire in Hallston and was unable to attend. CFA units from Hallston and Allambee were called to the small tree fire and quickly contained it. The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) took over the clean-up at Hallston. In other fires, Leongatha CFA attended a grass fire caused by a hay baler at Berrys Creek on Wednesday. The baler fire burnt around 40 bales of hay and six acres of farm land. Firefighters were called to the fire on the corner of Dyalls Road and the Strzelecki Highway around 3pm. The blaze was attended

by 10 tankers and around 60 firefighters from Berrys Creek, Dumbalk, Ruby, Allambee, Nerrena, Mirboo North, Leongatha, Koonwarra, Leongatha South and Boolarra. Air support was also provided by Helitack339. Police also attended the blaze to control traffic, as smoke was obstructing the Strzelecki Highway. Berrys Creek CFA lieutenant Michael O’Loughlin performed the role of incident controller and said the fire took around three hours to control. “It then took about three hours to black it out. We had it all blacked out before the rain came, but it helped to keep it out,” he said. The person operating the baler was able to disconnect the tractor before it was damaged. Mr O’Loughlin said a fire extinguisher was on the baler but could not be accessed due to flames. “I think the baler was relatively new, so we can’t pinpoint why something went wrong. It was just one of those freak accidents,” he said.

South Gippsland Shire Council provided a grader to create a containment line around the fire to reduce the chance of flames spreading. “A wind change did come through, but by that stage we had the fire pretty well under control,” Mr O’Loughlin said. “We were very happy when we left last night and the rain confirmed the fire would remain out.” More farm equipment was in strife on Thursday morning when an electrical fault caused a tractor to catch fire. The blaze occurred on a farming property in Timmins and Lester Road in Koorooman. The single occupant in the tractor escaped unharmed. Farmers had been agitating the dam at the time. An excavator was used to pour dam water onto the blaze until the CFA arrived. CFA units from Leongatha and Berrys Creek ensured the fire was extinguished within 20 minutes. The fire was contained to the tractor. LEO8360062

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Car lovers meet By Laura Gibb ENTHUSIASTS of cars and all things

mechanical gathered at Korumburra Showgrounds on Sunday for the 32nd annual

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Many vintage or special cars were for sale, as well as parts, stationary engines, farm machinery and anything mechanical. Stallholders also offered other types of antiques, toys, books and more. The event was held by the South Gippsland branch of Gippsland Historical Automobile Club and club publicity officer Gerard Bruning said while stallholder sites were fewer than previous years, the day was still a success and the club was pleased with the financial result. “They were forecasting such atrocious weather for the weekend all week. On Saturday we got so many calls asking if the swap meet was still on. We never cancel it,” he said. “The number of sites was down but the quality of the goods was really good and people were buying.” Parts for cars, motorbikes and even pushbikes were offered, as well as family stalls offering used goods. “There were even a

couple of tables where kids were selling toys they had grown out of. They end up with pocket money and then later in the day you see them spending their money on something else they have seen,” Mr Bruning said. “Then we have professional stallholders selling tools and machinery, and people selling hobby equipment like model cars. “It’s so popular because you get a crosssection of the community, from kids and mums and dads, to restorers who are there at six o’clock in the morning because they do not want to miss out on that elusive part.” Mr Bruning said the annual swap meet was the club’s only revenue raiser and proceeds contributed to the major renovation of the club’s rooms at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. Event volunteers said the Bureau of Meteorology’s prediction of bad weather may have deterred some stallholders from coming, but crowd attendance was just as good as expected, with many gathering to buy and sell parts or simply to enjoy the event.

Car central: Brad Bertram of Emerald with his 1977 Chevy pickup at the Korumburra Swap Meet.

Tow truck: from left, Mitchell, Belinda, Mason, Aluah and Tyrone Harry of Leongatha with a Ford F350 tow truck belonging to Burchell Panels.

Custom Ford: Jim Rech of Kardella South with a 1978 Ford F250 belonging to his neighbours, Col and Chris Rump.

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Speed shock By Tayla Kershaw POLICE were shocked by a driver clocking 162 km/h in a 100 km/h zone over the busy holiday period. The 25 year old man from the Northern Territory told police he had just put his foot down and was unlucky the police were travelling in the opposite direction. He was driving along the Bass Highway towards Inverloch from Leongatha and had a blood alcohol reading of .05. The man will face court. Under normal circumstances, the Bass Coast Highway Patrol would impound the car and issue a 12 month loss of licence, and the driver would receive eight demerit points and a $738 fine. Police issued 307 speeding fines during their Summer Stay campaign, with 24 drivers over the speed limit by 25km/h and a few pushing the limit even higher. “We want to remind drivers to drive to the conditions,” Bass Coast Highway Patrol’s Acting Sergeant Allan Piening said. “Speed isn’t usually the cause of car accidents but it certainly is a contributing factor.” The highway patrol will be crack-

ing down on speeding during 2015 and will be giving tickets for speeds less than 10km/h over the speed limit. Summer Stay was launched by police across Victoria on November 14 and ended on January 4. The campaign urged Victorians to stay safe and stay alive during the high risk holiday period. A total of 534 offences were recorded in the Bass Coast police service area. Sgt Piening said an equal mix of locals and visitors were fined. The offences included 33 disqualified drivers, 53 unregistered vehicles, 29 mobile phone offences, two vehicles impounded under Hoon Legislation, four motorcyclists not wearing helmets and 15 vehicles were detected as un-roadworthy. Sgt Piening said the number of unregistered vehicles was a surprise and reminded motorists to check their registration with VicRoads. “We don’t use the labels anymore so people don’t remember to check,” he said. “Motorists can check their registration by calling VicRoads or going to their website.” Police remind motorists to be patient and drive carefully for the remainder of the holidays and summer season.

Watchful eye: from left, Bass Coast Highway Patrol’s Acting Sergeant Allan Piening and Senior Constable Justin Morrison will be maintaining a strong presence on local roads to reduce speeding in 2015. “Drive to the conditions, keep to the speed limits, don’t drink and drive, plan your drive with plenty of rest and make sure your car is safe,” Sgt Piening said. “Remember to wear your seatbelt

and check the other passengers in the vehicle are also wearing one, especially children. “Don’t use your mobile phone while driving. Turn it off, put it out of reach or use the VicRoads phone app

while driving.” The next Highway Patrol campaign is Operation Amenity. This will run through Australia Day and will target all road users, with a focus on motorcyclists.

Council horsin’ around By Helen Bowering SOUTH Gippsland urgently needs a state of the art equestrian centre at Stony Creek to capitalise on the economic benefits offered by the equestrian industry. The push for the South Gippsland Equestrian and Exhibition Centre at Stony Creek has intensified in the wake of the Yarram Adult Riding Club wanting to host a state event at Stony Creek, but being turned away due to lack of facilities. A supporter of the Stony Creek centre, Janine Bullock, said the Yarram and District Adult Riding Club was asked to host the state dressage event in 2015 after winning the prestigious HRCAV Top Team Trophy Dressage at the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre in November. With no suitable

facilities at Yarram, the club approached Stony Creek. “The Werribee three day event attracts some 8200 visitors, all who sleep, eat and fuel up in the area,” Ms Bullock said. “We would have loved to hold such a prestigious event but had to turn Yarram away as the facilities at Stony Creek are not yet adequate for this large scale event. “It is a shame we couldn’t offer this type of facility for these top class events and welcome people from all round the state to the local area. It would be a big boost for the local economy.” Ms Bullock said a recent study by Wellington Shire Council showed the equestrian sector delivers some $3 million to the shire annually. “South Gippsland would benefit from an indoor centre and upgraded facilities at Stony Creek and the cost would only be

Missed opportunity: the Yarram adult riding team of Elizabeth Bruns, Rhonda Jackson, Marnie Knibbs and Grietji Haristma won the HRCAV top team trophy dressage event in November. The club wanted to host the event at Stony Creek this year but facilities are not adequate. $450,000,” she said. The equestrian campaigners already have the support of the Stony Creek Racing Club and a further 244 clubs. Ms Bullock said such a venue could host expos, exhibitions and state riding

events, and would cater for an annual pony club camp. “We already have had interest shown from the local Holstein Friesian Association that would look at holding its annual sale at Stony Creek if there was an indoor venue,” she said.

“The Jersey Association has indicated interest in holding its annual sale there. That usually runs over three to four days and these events would all bring hundreds of people to the area.” Holstein Australia South Gippsland Sub-branch

treasurer Andrew Mackie said the group held a special sale at Stony Creek to mark the group’s 100th year milestone in March last year. He said a big purposebuilt exhibition shed at Stony Creek would enhance facilities already there. “It would be great to have the centre established by 2016 when we hold our next event,” Mr Mackie said. The Stony Creek proposal is dependent on funding from South Gippsland Shire Council. “There is so much on offer at Stony Creek already, so really all that is needed is the big exhibition shed and we would have to replace some of the race horse stalls,” Ms Bullock said. Council’s recreation officer Ian Murphy said the project was being considered during the development of the 2015-16 budget. “The next step for this project is to determine

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Summer show excels By Laura Gibb

A PARTY atmosphere filled Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve on Saturday during the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show.

The Bend: Leonie Daley, left, with champion bull 12–18 months Joplin, and Chris Daley with bull Jackaroo from The Bend South Devon Stud, Mirboo North, at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve.

While owners of horses, beef cattle and poultry competed, others visited woodcraft, photography and needlework exhibitions, or sampled the food and sideshow attractions. Children flocked to the games and rides, while others took a seat and enjoyed the arena entertainment such as music from Bass Coast Pickers and daring motocross stunt performers. Paul and Anneke Macphail of Welshpool showed the abilities of their kelpies in working dog demonstrations using ducks and sheep. Quirky experiences included seeing a masked clown on tall stilts, having a chat with Tubby the Robot and jumping to the

sky in a harness on a giant trampoline. Country Fire Authority (CFA) and State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers were present. Bass Coast Agricultural Show secretary Rosemary Loughnan said the weather was perfect on the day. The fun and excitement ran over two full days – Saturday and Sunday - with large crowds enjoying the rides, games and exhibits. “We couldn’t have been happier despite how badly the weather was predicted,” Mrs Loughnan said. Show committee members were tired after their busy weekend and spent yesterday (Monday) cleaning up the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve. Committee members are already making plans to deliver a show of the same standard in 2016.

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Tubby the Robot: SES volunteers Jodie Dyke, left, and Barry King with Tubby the Robot at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve. Champion large bird: Kevin Collins of Church with his champion bird, an old English game hen, at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve.

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Meaty prices First sales spark beef optimism By Sarah Vella CATTLE prices opened strongly at the first sales of the year at VLE Leongatha last week, setting the scene for a buoyant year for beef farmers. Prices lifted as much as 20 cents from the last sale of 2014. Landmark livestock agent Eddie Hams said the cattle market opened strongly for both the prime sale on Wednesday and the store sale on Thursday. “The only things that haven’t taken off in my opinion are vealers and trade cattle aren’t making the same money as bullocks,” he said. Mr Hams said bullocks sold for up to 229 cents per kilogram, heavy bullocks were about 10 to 15c/kg dearer than before Christmas and other cattle were 15 to 20c/kg dearer. “The store market was certainly dearer than the last sale and Western District calf sales are going particularly well,” he said. Mr Hams believed prices would settle now, as there would be more cattle at the sales over the next couple of weeks. “If this rain goes right through (the country), it will stop the supply of cattle and they will get dearer then,” he said.

Looking good: Landmark stock agent Eddie Hams said it was a promising start to the year for beef producers, following the first two sales of 2015 at VLE Leongatha last week. “It is good to see the cattle prices improving, especially for the breeder.” Leongatha Alex Scott and Staff livestock agent Dane Perczyk said everyone was talking about prices

getting dearer after Christmas and first week back, they jumped 20 cents a kilogram. “Hopefully these higher prices stick around for the next two or three

months. All indicators suggest they will, which is good,” he said. Mr Perczyk said the jump in prime cattle prices on Wednesday encouraged re-stockers to buy at the store sale the

next day. “The store sale was $50 to $100 dearer on Thursday, which showed there is more confidence in the industry,” he said. Korumburra Alex Scott and Staff livestock agent Simon Henderson said cattle prices were heading up for many reasons. “A strong export demand, China and the falling dollar are all helping to push prices up,” he said. Mr Henderson said the start of a wet season in the north, which has been a long time coming, will also help keep prices up. “Some areas (in the north) have already received significant rain, which will cut supply of livestock from areas that have been previously forced to sell due to no grass,” he said. The prime sale was strong for bullocks, which Mr Henderson said showed there was a lot of confidence in the industry. “If we receive decent rainfall in the South Gippsland area, it will give folks good banks of feed on which to trade,” he said. “We also had a mild winter compared to previous years, which means a lot of stock was fat earlier and a lot have already been sold, so farmers are looking to replace those cattle sold in November and December.”

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Firies move in By Tayla Kershaw LEONGATHA CFA members moved in to the new station on Bair Street today (January 13). The trucks have been moved from the old station and everything is ready to go. The traffic lights were activated last week and lines have been painted on the road. CFA members began moving in stationary and equipment over the past few weeks, but are now officially operating and responding to calls from the new station. The official opening will be held around March or April. “It is too hard to organise an opening and there’s no guarantees the firefighters can be there on the day at this time of year,” CFA operations officer Bill Alards said. “We will hold off the official transfer until the end of the fire season.” The CFA members are very excited to move in

Fisheries net pipi offenders FISHERIES officers have detected 138 people allegedly flouting laws protecting shellfish at Venus Bay.

New home: from left, Leongatha CFA’s Shaun O’Keefe, operations officer Bill Alards and Gary Burns with a CFA truck at the new station. after the delay caused by minor works, mainly the traffic lights. “They were keen to get in before Christmas but couldn’t until the traffic lights were operational,” Mr Alards said. The new station is more accessible, as volunteers no longer have to

back up onto a steep driveway to reverse trucks into the station. “It’s a lot safer and the traffic lights will give them a safe exit,” Mr Alards said. A training area allows practice drills to be undertaken at the station, rather than offsite as was done at

the old station. The new station also allows for better radio and computer networks and IT infrastructure. Mr Alards reminded drivers not to park infront of the CFA station while waiting to fill up with fuel at the adjoining service station.

A six-day operation by officers over the Christmas/New Year weekends and public holidays targeted recreational pipi harvesting compliance. The operation, code-named Operation SONIC, saw a high visibility presence of fisheries officers on Venus Bay’s beaches, patrolling car parks and participating in a road block at Tarwin Lower with Victorian Police. More than 1300 people were inspected, with compliance rates relatively high. The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources’ acting executive director of fisheries Victoria, Ian Parks, said the inspections revealed 138 alleged offences. “Of these 114 related to verbal warnings for minor offences, 12 will be issued with official warnings and 11 will be receiving infringement notices,” Mr Parks said “A brief of evidence is being complied

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LEONGATHA MEMORIAL HALL All welcome; Free; musical interlude with supper afterward. Presentations to 25 nominees incl Youth Community Contribution Certificates; & announcement of SG Citizen of the Year, SG Community Event of the Year and SG Achievement Award for a Person with MIRBOO NORTH & DISTRICT: a Disability Shire Hall Contact: Maxine Kiel 5668 2465 MONDAY 26 JANUARY 9.30am Cuppa, music (Public Holiday) 10.00am Formalities 10.30am Ambassador: LEONGATHA & DISTRICT Matthew Christie McIndoe Park 11.00am Awards presentation Contact: Sue Miles 0432 379 119 8.40am

Procession: Brass Band, groups & children in costume Formalities; Musical entertainment Guest speaker; Awards, Citizenship 10.15am Free breakfast; children's activities 12 -4pm Leongatha Historical Society Mechanics Hall. WW1 exhibition

POUND CREEK: Fire Station Contact: Meg Walker 5674 5520 11.00am South Gippsland Brass Band Formalities Guest speaker Noon Free BBQ (BYO chairs, drinks & glasses)

CORNER INLET Pearl Park, Foster Contact: Margaret Haycroft KONGWAK Hall Contact: Burt Blackburne 5657 4453 5682 2107 12.45pm Music, BBQ displays, 8.30am Free Breakfast stalls, activities 9.30am Welcome 9.35am Guest speaker - Ron Barnacle 2.00pm Formalities Awards presentation 'Wave Technology' 10.00am Flag raising, National Anthem TARWIN LOWER & DISTRICT: Fisher Park MEENIYAN Hall, Main St Contact: Colin West 5663 5555 Contact: Clive Hope 5664 7464 8.00am Formalities 8.00am Formalities 8.15am Public discussion, Ambassador Nigel Dick Reading Awards presentations 8.30am Free breakfast Musical performance 8.45am Aussie breakfast

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COUNCIL PUBLIC SESSIONS Public Presentations to Council commence in February. Enquiries: 5662 9222. At Council Meeting 17/12/ 2014, Council resolved to hold monthly Council Meetings this year in the Council Chamber, Leongatha on these Wednesdays at 2pm: 25 February; 25 March; 22 April; 27 May (Venue: Secondary College, Foster); 24 June; 22 July; 26 August; 23 September; 28 October; 25 November & 16 December. IMPOUNDING OF LIVESTOCK ACT 1994 Impounded on 6 January 2015 from Franklin River Rd, Toora: 2 Male Murray Grey X's (1 grey & 1 grey/white ) If not claimed and relevant fees paid within 7 days of the date of this notice, they will be sold at the Koonwarra Saleyards on 21 January 2015.Enquiries: Graeme Peters 5662 9200bh COUNCIL WORKS Periodic Drainage Works: Calder & Camerons Rd, Fairbank, Boolarra Mirboo Nth Rd, Mirboo Nth Street Reconstruction: Gray St, Leongatha Road Reconstruction: Henrys Rd, Nyora Intersection Works: Timms Rd, North Poowong, Yannathan Rd, Nyora Road Maintenance: Foster/ Boolarong/Korumburra Sth/ Kardella Sth/ Outtrim Bridge Deck Replacement: Geales Rd, Meeniyan (Wyghts Bridge) Reseal Preparation: Shire-wide

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relating to three people allegedly found with 32 litres of pipis between them when inspected at the Tarwin Lower road block. “The daily catch limit at Venus Bay is two litres per person, and people entitled to take pipis can only take them using their hands and feet. No tools are permitted when taking pipis. “It was pleasing to see relatively high levels of compliance, however we will continue to focus our efforts on deterring those who continue to breach the fishing rules.” Operation SONIC will continue over the peak summer period. A Fisheries Victoria education trailer was also set up at Beach One car park during the operation, providing collectors with information pamphlets, two-litre pipi buckets and facilities to buy a recreational fishing licence. About 1000 people visited the trailer on their way to the beach over the six days. Anybody who sees or suspects illegal fishing activity is urged to call the 24hour fisheries offence reporting line 13 Fish (13 3474).

TWO fires were lit on a total fire ban day on January 2. A 34 year old Bundoora man received summons for lighting a fire to cook dinner at Tidal River. A 55 year old Moorabbin woman also received summons for toasting marshmallows at Sandy Point. Police urge people to consult authorities before lighting fires.

Beach warning

POLICE report many thefts from beaches and unlocked cars in beach car parks. Police would like to remind people to secure their valuables and lock their cars.

Car crime

A CAR was vandalised in Cowes over the weekend, sustaining a smashed windscreen and dented bonnet. Any information can be given to Cowes Police.

Tools taken

A NUMBER of tools were stolen from a Cowes property recently. Police believe the theft in Alpha Court happened between December 20 and December 31. Thieves broken into the rear shed. Any information can be given to Cowes Police.

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Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from January 3 to 9 was Lance Creek 29mm, Ruby Creek 36mm, Coalition Creek 43mm, Deep Creek 12mm, Little Bass 32mm and Battery Creek 20mm. Permanent water saving rules remain in place, including: all hand held garden hoses to be leak free and fitted with trigger nozzles; only clean paved areas with water if required and there is a health or safety hazard; and fountains and water features can be used only if they re-circulate water. Gardens and lawns can be watered with sprinkler systems between 6pm and 10am. Hand-held hoses and buckets can be used at any time.

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Rubbish battle By Brad Lester COUNCILS are cracking down on illegal rubbish dumping in the wake of a spike in incidents over the ChristmasNew Year period.

South Gippsland Shire Council officers will install more surveillance cameras to increase the likelihood of catching offenders and have called on the public to report litterers. Public bins have been overflowing with household rubbish as holidaymakers and locals try to avoid tip fees. Venus Bay has been a hotspot, despite council offering the community an optional kerbside collection service this summer. Matthew Patterson, South Gippsland council’s manager of regulatory services, said offenders face hefty punishment. “If someone is caught dumping rubbish in a council bin or kerbside bin, there is an on the spot fine of $295,” he said. “Depending on the severity of it, we can look at prosecuting as well.” Illegal dumping is of particular concern at Venus Bay, especially on Monday mornings when visitors are

returning home. Council offered property-owners the option of a six or 12 month kerbside garbage collection service. The six month option spans from November to April, and was taken up by 27 property-owners. The 12 month service was booked by 173 property-owners, but the majority of Venus Bay residents and holiday-makers opted not to take up a collection service, preferring to take their rubbish to the transfer station in town or dispose via other means. Council’s sustainability manager Geoff McKinnon said existing public bins in Venus Bay were adequate to serve the increased holiday population but “they are just not being used appropriately”. “It is a lot better than it used to be though because we had bins in Venus Bay that were overflowing,” he said. “We fined a few of people a couple of years ago and word has got out, so that has helped as well.” Roadside dumping continues to cause council grief. “Council has done a lot of prosecution so hopefully the message is getting out there that people can find themselves in court,” Mr Patterson said.

South Gippsland council local laws officers have been monitoring dumping hotspots such as beaches while travelling the municipality, following up on fire prevention notices issued late last year. Those notices direct property-owners to tidy properties by removing fire fuel or slashing grass to reduce fire risk. But authorities’ increased presence does not necessarily stop people from littering. “People tend to dump rubbish in early morning and at night when local laws officers are not about,” Mr Patterson said. South Gippsland council will install surveillance cameras at dumping hotspots and also in secluded areas in a bid to catch offenders in the act. “If people see anyone dumping household rubbish into a council bin, they can give us the registration number of the vehicle involved, and we can look into it and issue an infringement notice,” Mr Patterson said. Illegal dumping costs Bass Coast Shire ratepayers at least $40,000 each year in clean-up and disposal costs, with 15 to 25 incidents of illegally dumped waste being reported to council each

month. Council’s acting general manager sustainable development and growth, Jodi Kennedy, said roadside rest stops, rural roads and foreshore reserves were common places to dump waste. “Often the dumping is completely unnecessary. For example, council data shows there were at least five incidents of illegal dumping involving green waste during the fee-free green waste disposal period in November and December,” she said. “The council has started using motion-activated surveillance cameras to monitor illegal dumping hot spots on Phillip Island and in various locations around the shire, Wonthaggi, Harmers Haven, Cape Paterson, Inverloch and Grantville.” Council also issues $295 fines and serious offences taken to court can attract a fine of more than $8000. Recent illegal dumping penalties issued in Bass Coast Shire include: a Melbourne-based ratepayer who abandoned furniture at a storage facility in Inverloch was spared enforcement action after reimbursing council for the disposal costs; a man from Maidstone

Not on: South Gippsland Shire Council’s local laws officer Clare O’Callaghan is urging people not to dump household rubbish in public bins such as those at Leongatha’s McIndoe Park. was fined $295 for dumping a large bag of waste next to a street litter bin at a busy roadside rest stop area instead of taking it to the nearest waste facility, less than five kilometres away; a man from Coronet Bay was fined $295 for dumping large hard waste items in Pioneer Bay; a local maintenance business was fined $295 for dumping several ute-

loads of tree cuttings on the foreshore at Coronet Bay. The business operator was ordered to remove the waste; and a man and a woman from Wonthaggi were fined $295 each for failing to respond to a notice that required them to provide information about how their personal items came to be found on a roadside in Harmers Ha-

ven. They were also fined an additional $295 each for the actual littering offence. Council removed the waste for a total cost of $250, including $100 for disposal costs plus $150 of labour and fuel. To report people dumping rubbish illegally, contact South Gippsland Shire Council on 5662 9200 or Bass Coast Shire Council on 5671 2211.

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Successful event: visitors and locals explored the many stalls on offer at the Inverloch Uniting Church’s car boot sale on Saturday. Toys, household items, plants, cakes and books were among the goods on offer. Children enjoyed face painting and Devonshire teas filled hungry bellies. Selling cakes were church members, from left, Elaine Stott, Merilyn Wilson and Liz Catt.

Local Snippets

IF YOU don’t like your Christmas presents, donate them to the Red Cross Shop at Inverloch. Red Cross Shops general manager Kate Dear, said, “The proceeds from our shops help fund the everyday work of Red Cross such as making daily phone calls to elderly people who live alone, breakfast for schoolkids who might otherwise go to school hungry and clean drinking water for vulnerable families in the Asia-Pacific.” Donations of electrical items, large furniture or mattresses cannot be accepted. Red Cross shops also welcome new volunteers, particularly over summer when regular volunteers are on holiday. No experience is necessary and volunteers can opt to work as little as four hours a week, on weekdays or weekends. Pop into the Inverloch shop in William Street to find out more.

SOUTH Gippsland Walking and Adventure Club organises bushwalks every Tuesday in different parts of South Gippsland. Newcomers most welcome. Please phone Judy on 5668 1387. WEDDING season is in full swing and The Star would like to offer you a special way to remember your special day by having a photo and some details published for free. Please give us a call on 56622294 for more information or email us your details: news@thestar.com.au LEONGATHA Community House is looking at running a community information session about the drug ice in response to the growing problem in South Gippsland. Far more potent and longer lasting than some other drugs, ice has greater potential

Mysteries fascinate Gippsland AUTHOR of mysteries, Grant Robinson, will be the guest speaker at the Probus meeting in Wonthaggi on Tuesday, January 20. The Venus Bay writer will be there to discuss his years of research and the success of his book Great Gippsland Mysteries

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released in August last year. “When I sat down a little over two years ago and decided to start the book, I could never have imagined that I would be sitting here now looking at my third reprint and signing Christmas presents!” he said after a recent book signing at Lakes Entrance. “I have been very humbled by the response from people who have bought my book. I knew there would be some interest because people do love a mystery, but I think I may really have found a niche that needed to be filled by a book like this.” Grant believed he has just scratched the surface of the many mysteries of Gippsland. “I am certainly not short of material for the next book”, Grant said. “When I started researching two and half years ago, I ran advertisements in many of the local papers and waited for people to respond and many were hesitant to talk about their encounters. “The success of Great Gippsland Mysteries has given me runs on the board I guess and people see me now as a serious researcher and author who can give them an audience.” Grant said he was initially undecided about

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Cooling off: riders attending the successful three day Phillip Island Pony Club camp took to the beach at Coronet Bay last Thursday for an exhilarating and fun romp. The beach ride is an annual highlight. The camp is held at Ventnor. for devastating effects on individuals, families, services and the community. Communities do have the power to tackle

drug issues locally, and the first step is to get informed. As well as the community being better informed, the house hopes

to also form a support group for families and friends. A date is yet to be set.

Gardeners face climate challenge By Laura Gibb A WORKSHOP on growing vegetables in a changing climate was fully booked on Sunday. The session, held at the Grow Lightly Food Hub at Coal Creek in Korumburra, covered subjects such as what to plant, when to plant and how to manage vegetable beds. Fifteen participants attended the workshop, ready to build on their knowledge. Workshop organiser Meredith Freeman said the event marked the Grow Lightly Food Hub’s first public opening,

although the centre has been in use for some time. “For the last couple of months, we’ve been packing our weekly bags of fruit and vegies here,” she said. Jill Vella, agricultural climate resilience officer with South Gippsland Shire Council, presented the workshop, with the guest speaker Joe Aiello from Jjaras Farmgate and Cafe in Inverloch. A workshop on January 25 explores building a wicking (self watering) garden bed and another workshop on February 8 covers fruit growing in a changing climate.

Talking point: Grant Robinson, author of Great Gippsland Mysteries, and his daughter Celeste at a book signing in Lakes Entrance. whether to write another book, but in light of the hundreds of people who have contacted him over the past months wanting to share their mysterious encounters, he is hitting the road again in 2015 to pen the next instalment. “A lot of the information I have coming in is an important part of Gippsland’s oral history and I believe it is of tremendous importance that it is documented for future generations,” he said.

Released just before Father’s Day last year, Grant’s book is now in its third reprint and he is looking at a fourth printing early in 2015. “Sales are now into the thousands, which are far beyond anything I ever imagined. The book is now available in all major outlets stretching from Cowes to Orbost,” Grant said. Grant has several speaking engagements booked in for early 2015, discussing topics such as self publishing, writing and researching, and of course the myriad of mysteries that still lie in the shadowy realms of Gippsland. Grant can be contacted at mysteriousgippsland@ bigpond.com

Growing vegetables: from left, workshop presenter Jill Vella of South Gippsland Shire Council with event attendees Jens Langkopf of Ruby and Sarah Cantwell of Wattle Bank, who are holding a Grow Lightly vegie bag.

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Woof, woof!

All’s well: Shelley Price is delighted to be reunited with her dog Pepper.

Missing dog returned home By Brad Lester PEPPER was overjoyed to be home.

Her owner Shelley Price has the proof. “She was so excited when the guy dropped her off, as you can tell by the scratches on my arm,” she said. Pepper vanished from her Leongatha home on December 23, 2014, dampening Christmas for Shelley and her partner Grant Irvine. The Maltese cross silk terrier had been part of the couple’s lives since March 2014 and they frantically combed Leongatha for her. “We could not find her anywhere. We searched the ditches, the drains and the sides of the roads, and because no one had seen her, we thought she had been stolen,” Shelley said. The couple offered a $1000 reward and placed an ad in The Star, asking for someone to return her with no questions asked. Last Thursday, Shelley received a phone call from a Leongatha farmer saying he believed Pepper was running around his pad-

dock in Wild Dog Valley Road – of all roads it had to be that one – and not far from Pepper’s house in Roughead Street. The kind hearted farmer returned Pepper home and refused to accept the reward. “She had been missing for 16 days in the heat,” Ms Price said. “We did not think she would be gone that long. Just after New Year’s, we thought that if we did not get her back soon, we would not see her again.” Shelley rushed Pepper to the vet. While Pepper had lost 2kg and was covered in grass seeds, she was declared healthy and had been eating and drinking. “It turns out she wriggled under the back gate. Because she’s got that bit of terrier in her, she sees something that she wants and just goes for it,” Shelley said. When The Star visited last Thursday afternoon, Pepper was tired but still had enough energy to give Shelley a lick. The couple’s other dog Rufus, a German short haired pointer, was equally delighted to be reunited. “When Pepper went, Rufus just moped around the house,” Shelley said. It’s good to have her home.

Delay triggers route worries By Brad Lester VICROADS believes traffic flow in Leongatha will be improved once the heavy vehicle alternate route is operational, despite public concerns after traffic was delayed last Wednesday. Traffic was held up for about 10 minutes and banked up into McCartin Street, after railway crossing lights flashed continuously. A South Gippsland Tourist Railway spokesperson believed the lights flashed due to a circuit problem, most likely caused by heat. A railway volunteer later waved traffic through the intersection. Leongatha resident Lance Lancaster said such a delay could become a regular occurrence in Leongatha once the heavy vehicle route comes into effect. Motorists in McCartin Street will face a giveway sign at the Leongatha

Courthouse and Mr Lancaster said that sign could replicate the delay caused by the crossing lights. “If that is any indication of what is going to happen when the bypass goes in, it is a worry,” he said. “They are interested in trying to revitalise Bair Street but this will kill McCartin Street. On a Friday night, with all the tourist traffic, it is going to be banked up halfway to Inverloch.” Scott Lawrence, VicRoads’ regional director for eastern region, said the future installation of the give-way sign at McCartin Street near the courthouse will mean that traffic will have to slow down and give way to traffic. “VicRoads anticipates that some minor delays will be experienced by road users on McCartin Street,” he said. “However, existing queuing of traffic on the South Gippsland Highway will be minimised due to this change.” As part of planning for the route, VicRoads is

investigating possible changes to the railway crossing to minimise the time the flashing lights cause traffic to queue. “Flashing railway lights are an important safety measure to ensure road users do not cross railway tracks while a train is passing,” Mr Lawrence said. “The amount of time they flash for is determined by the length of time the train is operating in the vicinity of the railway crossing. Any change to the time the lights flash will comply with the appropriate standard and safety will not be compromised.” The route is due to open in 2016 and VicRoads will closely monitor the route when it comes into effect. The final road design is expected to be presented to the community around February. VicRoads and council will meet with adjacent landowners and stakeholders this month to discuss the final road design and any changed conditions in the vicinity of their property.

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OPINIONS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

All new parents should read this. My letter below has been sent in a myriad of directions with never a response. I expect there could have been some obscure, highly complicated cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ‘discovered’ that would be difficult to prove or disprove, and certainly not be understood or challenged by a layman such as myself. There have been suggestions that smoking could be a contributor and limited advice has been

issued, similar to mine, regarding infant bedding. This infers those issuing the advice, know the cause, but nobody will state the cause or put their name to it. My letter reads: “Dear to whom that is concerned. “In 1970, we lost a child to SIDS, so I have had considerable time to work out how and why. “I believe that when an infant is placed in a still air environment and in a ‘basin’ formed by a depression in bedding or the solid sides of a cot or pram, etc, CO2 (which is heavier than air/oxygen) from the infant’s exhaled breath pools around the

E D I T O R I A L

Council urged to saddle up HORSE riders across South Gippsland continue to call on South Gippsland Shire Council to support the construction of a modern equestrian facility at Stony Creek. Council is being asked by project advocates to allocate $450,000 towards the project. While that may seem like a lot to the non-horse loving community, the economic benefits of such a facility would soon pay back the investment. Wellington Shire Council estimates the equestrian sector is worth $3 million to the shire annually, so imagine what an equestrian centre would do for this area. We are surrounded by horse-riders yet are also close to the equestrian hubs and hobby farms of West Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula. Being close to these centres means South Gippsland is more likely to be visited by individuals and clubs from those communities than venues further afield, and that gives this shire an unique market to tap into. Council is following due process in undertaking consultation and has indicated the project could be funded in the 2015-16 budget. But a feasibility study is yet to be undertaken and such research takes time. Council would be best advised to open the starting gates to allow the feasibility study to get underway, before another council on the fringe of Melbourne takes the reins on this project.

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Letters to the Editor

infant’s mouth and nose. “I believe the heavier CO2 displaces the lighter air/oxygen and in effect suffocates the infant by excluding oxygen. “Put it out there for discussion and you will be deluged by academics, medicos and whoever else has been ‘researching’ SIDS denying the cause is so simple. “If CO2 drowning is or is not the cause, mothers should be informed about preventative measures, and be given the opportunity to decide for themselves whether or not to take precautions. “It costs nothing to ensure your baby is not put in an environment described at the start of this letter. “In a very cold old house in July on a very still night (no movement of air in the room), our baby was wrapped in bedding and placed in a plastic sided pram. “A ‘basin’ was formed by a depression in the bedding and the solid sides of a pram. Simply, oxygen was excluded by the accumulation (pooling) of CO2 from the baby’s exhaled breath. “Forget the politics. Put it out there so no other parents will have to awake to what we did on that dreadful morning.” Graham and Pam Bond, Leongatha.

Caravan park costs excessive SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s fanciful budget projections for caravan parks are very imaginative. They look good on paper (well not so good really) but it is ratepayers that will suffer the results. This is an example of how they imagine it will come about. In December 2013, I booked a site at the Port Welshpool Long Jetty park. The dates booked were from November 2014 to February 2015. The rate was $35 per night. I have been caravanning full time for 14 years and $35 per night is the highest rate I have ever paid. Despite booking at that rate, no doubt to make their budget projection come true, they increased the fee to $60 per night. I cancelled. I suppose I should be grateful that I got my deposit back. Even in Darwin in peak tourist season, in the most luxurious resort park, the nightly rate was $45 per night. To my knowledge, that site in Welshpool is rarely patronised since the fee hike. Good luck with your budget council. Graham Bond, Leongatha.

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Water security REGARDING the articles about Korumburra’s water supply in the local newspapers. Bob McKaige of South Gippsland Water was reported as saying South Gippsland Water will start pumping supplementary water from the Tarwin River in January. I am not sure if the Bulk Entitlement (Leongatha) Amendment 2010 signed by the then Labor Minister of Water, Mr Tim Holding, allows water under that permit to be pumped to Korumburra. Neil Rankine, not reported as a councillor, said, when you are short of water, the other solution is to take it from rivers and groundwater. South Gippsland Water’s groundwater licence number BEE031909, as of the final hydrogeological report dated August 21, 2008 by Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM), was renewed for three years as a result of a local farmer’s VCAT hearing for a total of 715 megalitres a year. Murray Goulburn has a bore licence for 100 megalitres a year. These bores take water from Woorayl Basin. As per Southern Rural Water’s December 1998 monitoring bore assessment program,

Leongatha GM9, by SKM, it is believed the west branch of the Tarwin River in the LeongathaKoonwarra area is charged from the Woorayl Basin. Then, if so, if the pressure in the basin is lowered too much, the Tarwin may in fact dry up. I believe the west branch of the Tarwin is unlike most or all other South Gippsland rivers and has never dried up. David Amor, president of the Korumburra Business Association, believes increasing the capacity of Korumburra’s reservoirs will solve all Korumburra’s water problems. But do the overflow figures over the last 10 years show that increased capacity of the reservoirs would in fact allow them to fill to the so-called increased capacity? Also, reservoirs have to be updated to be earthquake-proof. Also, is the filtration plant also outdated and not capable of a higher capacity of giving high quality potable water? Perhaps it is time that South Gippsland has a commitment to the community and to the government to ensure farmers who rely on ground and river water are protected. Paul Norton, Leongatha South.

VOXPOP! VOX

What do you think of this summer’s weather?

“It’s been nice. I’m not a fan of hot weather so it doesn’t bother me there have only been a few hot days.” Amy Dyke, Mirboo North.

“It’s been kind of hot so I can go to the beach.” Daisy Soumilas, Kongwak.

“I think it has been good. The hot weather has been good for the beach but there haven’t been enough hot days.” Joe Soumilas, Kongwak.

“The weather has been awesome. I love the sun and the heat. It’s great beach weather.” Kaye Bourke, Leongatha.

Playground vanishes A PLAYGROUND at the George Bass Memorial Park in Bass has been stolen.

On patrol: keeping swimmers safe at Inverloch Surf Beach recently were life guards Thomas Malan (left) and Beau Van Agtmaal. The pair, also members of the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club, was encouraging swimmers to stay between the flags, and slip, slop and slap.

Bass Coast Shire Council’s parks team reported the missing playground equipment on December 29 following a phone call from a Bass resident enquiring why council had removed the playground. Council’s acting general manager sustainable development and growth, Jodi Kennedy, said a routine inspection of the park was done on December 10, 2014, with the playground fully intact. “Some pieces of the playground have been taken sometime in the week leading up to Christmas last year,” Ms Kennedy said. “We believe the equipment was disassembled and taken overnight. “Council has reported the

theft to Wonthaggi Police; however, police said recent rain has washed away any fingerprints.” Ms Kennedy said the playground, which was installed in 2006, was missing equipment including a plastic slide with canopy, three steel decks, a steel fixed hand ring climber, a chain squeeze bar panel, a plastic abacus panel, a plastic clinker climber, a plastic steering wheel panel and a plastic shopfront panel. Anyone with information about the playground theft is encouraged to contact Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100 or Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000. Ms Kennedy said council was in the process of getting a quote to replace the playground equipment. “We hope to have some parts back in place in coming weeks until we are able to fully restore the play equipment,” Ms Kennedy said.

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5500 chill out at Summer of Soul By Laura Gibb HEADLINE acts Paul Kelly and the Cat Empire drew the crowds to the Summer of Soul music festival at Mossvale Park, Berrys Creek on Saturday.

Opening act: band Perch Creek played at the Summer of Soul music festival at Berrys Creek.

Event volunteers: Elsie, left, and John Willis of the Lyrebird Arts committee helped at Summer of Soul.

Festival-goers bought all tickets long before the day and the predicted heavy rain didn’t fall, leaving the audience, bands, stallholders and volunteers free to enjoy the music and atmosphere. Musicians Perch Creek, Marlon Williams, Mojo Juju and Melbourne Ska Orchestra had people on their feet, dancing. Event organiser Ian Bevington of Lyrebird Arts Council said all 3000 tickets were sold, and other people present, such as stallholders, pushed the number of people at the festival up to nearly 5500. “We probably had 1000 children,” he said. Mr Bevington said the event was a success in every way. “The event was 100 per cent successful due to there being such brilliant volunteers in the Lyrebird Arts Council, and also due to the local businesses that support and sponsor us, and of course, the artists, too.” he said. “Paul Kelly is an incredibly generous human being.”

More photos on page 41.

Friends’ festival: Stephan Bender of Doreen, left, and Carmel Slater of Leongatha, right, at Summer of Soul, Berrys Creek.

Headline act: Aussie music icon Paul Kelly pleased the crowd.

Sound shell: Tom Stenford of Rye, left, with his mum, Jackie Stenford of Mirboo North, in front of the sound shell at Summer of Soul music festival, Berrys Creek.

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Panel recommends smaller Burra buffer SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has been advised to reduce the buffer zone proposed for Burra Foods’ Korumburra factory.

The independent planning panel report that considered public submissions to the Burra Foods Buffer Planning Scheme Amendment C99 was made available to the public late yesterday (Monday). Planning Panels Victoria conducted public hearings about the amendment on December 3 and 4. The panel heard presentations from submitters concerned about the impact of the proposed Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO8 Manufacture of Milk Products Amenity Buffer) factory

buffer on their land. Burra Foods had sought a buffer zone within a 350m radius of the wastewater treatment plant at the factory. The panel recommended council adopt the ESO8 buffer based on a separation distance of approximately 230 metres, measured from the wastewater treatment plant. “The panel’s recommendation effectively halves the size of the ESO8 buffer originally exhibited in June 2014 and also reduces the buffer area recommended to the panel after council had considered the submissions received from the public,” Paul Stampton, council’s manager of strategic planning and development, said. “The panel reduced the buffer size mainly because it considered factory noise was

not a major issue and can be managed by Burra Foods with ongoing improvements to equipment. “This means fewer properties should be included in the ESO8. The panel recognised the need for the odour buffer because even with the ongoing installation of pollution control equipment, it is not possible to ensure normal factory operations will not at times adversely affect the surrounding area.” Council will now formally consider the report’s recommendations and make a final decision on the amendment at the February ordinary council meeting on Wednesday, February 25. The report can be viewed on council’s website www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au and at council’s Leongatha office.

2014 stayed dry RAINFALL over the district in 2014 was slightly lower than average.

Neville Buckland of Fish Creek recorded 847mm for the year, while the average for the year is 1030mm. Last year was much drier than 2013, when 1235mm of rain fell. However, December was wetter than average. Mr Buckland said 83.5mm fell over 12 days, exceeding the average of 67mm. “It’s probably the best season for years,” he said.

Lindsay Fromhold of Meeniyan recorded 743.6mm during 2014. “That’s about 29 inches in the old scale, which is down a bit,” he said. “The year before we had 1132mm. It was just wet. It was a shocker. “Most farmers, I think, would tell you they’ve had a much better spring than we’ve had for a long, long time. “The last few weeks of winter were warm and since then we’ve just had nice rain.” Mr Fromhold recorded

71.9mm over 10 days in December. David Shambrook of Leongatha measured 51mm over 18 days in December over 18 days. For 2014 he measured 758mm of rain. “On average, we were down nearly 200mm over whole year, but since then we’ve had some good rain,” he said. “We’ve had about 50mm over the last week. “Hopefully that will keep things green and growing and keep the fires away.”

Heavy duty: The Amity Affliction takes control of the stage at Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve. Photo: xpeesx.

Music fans unite at Tarwin Lower MORE than 3000 people travelled to Tarwin Lower on the weekend for the inaugural UNIFY - A Heavy Music Gathering festival.

The two day camping event was the first of its kind in Australia and was based around the concept of a community driven event. Fans of punk, hardcore and metal world witnessed an all Australian line-up that showcased the quality and diversity of the country’s heavy music culture. “It was a huge success with many of the punters claiming it

was one of the best weekends of their life and a third of the crowd travelling from interstate,” event co-director Aidan McLaren said. “The support and feedback from the local community has been amazing with over 100 local people involved in various aspects of the event. “One of the most common responses from local volunteers, clubs and crew was just how blown away they were by the friendliness and politeness of the crowd. The same was said by the punters of the local community. “We really couldn’t have

hoped for the event to have gone any better. The positive feedback has been incredible and we can’t thank the local community enough for all their support.” Members of the Tarwin Lower Football Netball Club assisted with food, the bar and car park, while the Venus Bay, Tarwin Lower and District Men’s Shed ran mini-golf. An open invitation community feedback evening will take place at the Tarwin Lower Football Clubrooms on Thursday, January 29 at 7pm.

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Sea Days fun HUNDREDS of holidaymakers and locals turned out for the ninth annual Sea Days event despite gale force winds and high temperatures at Port Welshpool.

Sea life: from left, Matthew White from Parks Victoria shows off the critters in the Corner Inlet touch tanks to Aaron and Clancy Young at Port Welshpoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sea Days.

Paul Hamlett, vice president of the Port Welshpool Working Group committee, was delighted with the public response to the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The event kicked off on the afternoon of Friday, January 2 with a good crowd turning out and enjoying the activities on display. Saturday and the heat and wind kept everyone inside but there were still good numbers supporting the event. Sunday was a much better day with families really getting out and enjoying all the activities,â&#x20AC;? Mr Hamlett said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At least 110 children attended the Come â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Try fishing activity. Fish Care Victoria really supported this activity well, as did our own volunteers. At one stage on Saturday we had eight children all with a

fish on their lines and all were different species. All participants received a fishing rod and reel and fishing show bag at the end of the session,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Snake Island Cattlemen rode from Welshpool to Port Welshpool on the Sunday, much to the delight of all who were there. This was followed by a talk on the history of the cattlemen which held the audience spellbound. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parks and DEPI were fantastic and really put on a great show which the visitors enjoyed and the children really engaged with.â&#x20AC;? June Rawlings has been a vital part of the success of the Port Welshpool Sea Days for many years and has spent the past few weeks making ends for the fishing rods used by children. Mr Hamlett said feedback from this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event had been positive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Next year we will be celebrating our 10th Sea Days so we are already looking forward to that,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Caring Clyde farewells Carinya THE residents of Korumburraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carinya Lodge Homes aged care hostel have Clyde Paterson to thank.

The secretary/manager of the lodge was responsible for generating cash surpluses that funded capital works projects to improve care to residents. During Mr Patersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12 year tenure in the role, Carinya has been transformed to include: â&#x20AC;˘ an ensuite to every

room; â&#x20AC;˘ an extra 10 rooms, bringing the total number of beds to 43; â&#x20AC;˘ a generator to supply 24 hours power when needed; â&#x20AC;˘ a new car park; â&#x20AC;˘ five new two bedroom independent living units at Curphey Court; â&#x20AC;˘ purchase of a rental property at 21 Hawkins Street; â&#x20AC;˘ council permits to build 27 independent living units in Farrell Drive; â&#x20AC;˘ construction of all

infrastructure, water, sewers, drainage, power, telephone, gas and a new road to service the Farrell Drive units; and â&#x20AC;˘ completion of 10 new two bedroom independent living units at Farrell Drive. All of these projects were built using funds generated by the operations of Carinya with generous donations from the public. No money was borrowed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carinya still has a very healthy bank balance of around $5.8 million de-

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posited in the local banks, which is held in reserve to fund the repayment of accommodation bonds and ingoing contributions as residents leave our facilities,â&#x20AC;? Mr Paterson said. He has steered the organisation through changes in the administration of aged care facilities across Australia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carinya has had to keep up with these changes and maximise the funding received from the Commonwealth Government,â&#x20AC;? Mr Paterson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At one time we operated a low care hostel. Now we are expected to, wherever possible, care for frail and much older residents as they â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;age in placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and need 24 hour special care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To achieve this, we have had to increase our care staff considerably. Carinyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workforce is now around 50 part-time employees drawn from the local area, with an annual wages bill of $1.8 million.â&#x20AC;? Mr Paterson has been a volunteer at Carinya for more than 19 years, attending his first meeting on May 25, 1995 at the

invitation of former committee secretary Karlee Curphey. Before then, he had served as secretary/manager of the former Korumburra Water Board, a position he held for 20 years until water boards were amalgamated. He was responsible for many improvements in the water supplies at Korumburra, including the construction of water filtration plants at Korumburra and for Poowong, Loch and Nyora. After board amalgamations, the water board administration was moved to foster and Mr Paterson did not wish to relocate from Korumburra and so resigned. In January 2003, Mr Paterson was appointed to the part-time paid position of secretary/manager of Carinya Lodge Homes. He has retired to make way for Cindy Nicholas, who began work last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a pleasure to work with the elderly and to assist their families in the transition from their homes to a new home at Carinya Lodge,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Job done: Clyde Paterson is stepping down from his role as secretary/manager at Carinya Lodge Homes, Korumburra.

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• 3 BR, study, central bathroom with corner spa, separate toilet • 2 spacious living areas. Feature timber walls & cornices. • Private BBQ area, under house storage space, established gardens

• Character filled 3BR home in town centre, 835m² block (approx.) • 2 living areas, updated kitchen, new bathroom & laundry. • Ducted htg, solar power. Office, bungalow & separate workshop

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• 32 acres, approx. 22 acres of bushland. Suitable for horses, grazing • Renovated 3 BR home. 2 living rooms. Character, in excellent condition • Covered stockyards, 4 bay shed, 2-bay shed, 7m x 5m caravan shed

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ERCHED on a rise overlooking the Tarwin River flats, to the Meeniyan township and distant surrounding areas, this superb property offers million dollar views and is the pinnacle of lifestyle living. Meeniyan is only 10 minutes east of the regional centre Leongatha, and is renowned for its cafes, parks, and art gallery; as well as tennis courts and recreational oval. Travel two minutes north of the township and you will find this ultra modern four bedroom family home, with stunning rural views from every window.

The home has built in wardrobes with mirrored doors, and a must have dream ensuite in the master bedroom, as well as a complete walk in wardrobe with storage galore. The split-level home boasts a luxurious kitchen with S/S appliances and Caesar stone benches, a walk in pantry, and an island bench bringing the whole room together. It features open plan living, large dining area, floor to ceiling windows capturing every view, and a large cozy wood heating, as well as reverse cycle heating, and a study with built in shelving and storage. A second lounge/rumpus room and amazing outdoor entertain-

ment area, capturing the best of its views, with lock and key windows and doors throughout the house, and a large three car garage, with roller doors and more outstanding storage creates an ideal home. The land is gently rolling on this 8.66 acre property. Enjoy the best of both worlds- the ultimate escape into lifestyle living, with stunning views. This rare opportunity to secure a lifestyle property, the calibre of Eagles Rise, within easy commuting distance to Melbourne, and just a short drive to Wilsons Promontory, Inverloch and Phillip Island. Don’t miss this rare opportunity.

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What drives investment decisions THE Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) regularly surveys its members to measure market sentiment and develop a deeper understanding of what influences decisions about buying, selling or leasing.

the availability of quality stock. Interestingly, this suggests that buyers are more likely to compromise on the quality of the home than they on are the cost. Of little importance were planning issues and land tax, as most buyers don’t buy with the singular aim of developing. When asked what drives property investors, the most substantial difference in responses was the issue land tax, mainly as they need to pay it when owner-occupiers generally do not. Investors ranked interest rates as the most important factor and were much more concerned about the impact of planning and building laws. This reflects the fact that the singular aim of most investors is to make money from the property by either renting it or developing it. A project or investment is not feasible when the cost of ownership – land tax and interest rates – is too high.

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One of the topical issues canvassed is what drives people to buy – or not to buy – property, both residential and investment. Not surprisingly, there are differences between the two classes of purchaser. For those considering a residential purchase, the most important factor was stamp duty. Buyers understandably see spending four to five per cent of the purchase price on this tax as a significant impediment. That accords with the views of economists who cite the tax as an impediment to moving. It was closely followed by the obvious issues of securing finance, interest rates and

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OCATED in a quiet culde- sac and set on approximately half an acre, this stunning solid brick home is the height of executive family living and entertaining.

Unique in design, the list of features is extensive. External and internal feature brickwork throughout is most impressive. Front entry leads off into a separate lounge then on into the ‘bar room’ complete with sink, cabinets and cosy sitting area. This room would also suit as a home office or library. Further on, an open plan L-shaped family room incorporates a fully renovated kitchen featuring a large AGA Falcon double- oven cooker as the

centrepiece, two drawer dishwasher, recessed window, huge walk in pantry and plenty of roll out drawers and cupboards. Entertain in the dining area or step out to an extensive covered alfresco area. The barbecue, six person spa and adjoining spa bathroom are the ultimate in luxury. Surprises continue into the master bedroom with its own private fernery, walk in robe hidden behind mirrored doors and large en suite. Bedrooms two and three are generous in size and serviced by a fully renovated bathroom with walk-in shower. The laundry, with its wall of cupboards and bench tops is impressive. Other indoor additions include

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ducted air conditioning/heating, solid fuel heater, glass brick feature walls, wired in sound system, white plantation blinds throughout. Outside an asphalt circular driveway, drive through double carport and additional side driveway provide plenty of access to the back yard and 24’ x 20’ lock up workshop. Delightful pathways meander through gardens that are a riot of colour. An array of fruit trees, berries and vegetable plots will please the keenest of gardeners. This special property well maintained and on sale for the first time now by the original owners, would suit the most fastidious of buyers, so call to inspect.

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HIS property is a low maintenance home beautifully positioned on a north facing corner block with rare easy access to the large back yard suitable for any sized caravan or boat.

The home consists of three bedrooms all with built in robes and the

master having a walk in robe and fully appointed ensuite that has had a full makeover. There are two main living areas separated into a kitchen and large dining area with an updated kitchen and a new dishwasher, stove and rangehood. The cosy lounge has cathedral ceilings and a feature wall.

Both living areas and bedrooms have new stylish floor coverings throughout and the home is heated with a new ducted gas system and also has a reverse cycle air conditioner. This property is located in a much sought after area in the heart of the Leongatha school precinct, and represents a great opportunity for investors and families alike.

LEONGATHA 25 Callaway Cres Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha SOLE T N E G Mike West A 0409 583 692

$335,000

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - PAGE 23

STAR Real

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Family home with the lot A

FFORDABLE homes designed to cater for large families are hard to find these days, so this really is a family home with the lot.

Anyone for a swim? I

MAGINE yourself enjoying family time at home around the stunning in ground pool or just over the back fence into Leongatha’s premier family friendly McIndoe Park. This three bedroom home is positioned perfectly being just a short walk to the schools, the CBD, corner store and the Leongatha sports precinct. Features include a beautiful timber kitchen, open plan lounge and dining with reverse cycle

air conditioner, large undercover outdoor entertaining area, double carport, new lock up shed, secure rear and front yard and a fully fenced crystal blue inground swimmingg pool surroundg p ed by land-scaped low w maintenancee garden. Call todayy to arrange ann Alex Scott and Staff inspection.

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Extensively renovated with nothing left to do but move in and enjoy, this home features six bedrooms. The master bedroom has a walk in robe and ensuite and the family rooms all have built in robes. Two of the family rooms are large enough they would also suit other uses such as a cinema room or games/rumpus rooms. The home has an open plan kitchen and dining area, with the kitchen featuring gas and electric cooking, electric appliances, breakfast bar, and generous bench and storage space. There are two living areas, a study nook and a large covered rear deck for barbecues and entertaining. Downstairs, there is a man cave or teenagers chill out room. The home offers timber laminate floors to heavy traffic SEJ areas and carpets in living and

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bedrooms. The reverse cycle air conditioner keeps the house comfortable and there are ceiling fans in bedrooms. There is a good size family bathroom with separate toilet and a large laundry. You will find generous storage space by the way of cupboards and also storage in roof. It is tastefully painted with neutral tones to allow furniture and art to add colour. The double garage allows access to house and yard. The backyard is landscaped with a good balance of children’s space, garden and lawn. The shed or workshop is complete with concrete and power. A credit to its current owners, this home really is impressive, and from the moment you enter through the front door there are loads of surprises. Priced well below cost to build a six bed home, this will be hard to go past. To arrange a personal inspection of this property please call Peter Bellingham and SEJ Real Estate Leongatha.

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eldersrealestate.com.au “BAROOMA” - Giffard Road, Giffard 155 Acres • Gippsland coastal plains • 2 substantial residences; tennis courts & great shedding • 6 stand shearing shed & 7 room shearers quarters + kitchen/dining • Cattle yards and artesian bore Greg Tuckett 0428 826 600 Elders Sale 5144 4444

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• 27 main paddocks • 40” Rainfall • Frequent pasture renovation & consistent fertiliser history • Combination of undulating pastured country & sandy loam creek flats • Troughs to each paddock reticulated from storage dams • Cattle yards with concrete floor • Recently constructed Colorbond shed • Power available to site and yards • Solar electric fencing with central laneway systems • Outstanding breeding and fattening country • Guaranteed annual income of approx. $40,000 from wind turbines • 15 mins from coast (Waratah Bay, Cape Liptrap) • 30 minutes to Leongatha & Inverloch Nick Myer 0427 610 278 - Elders Melbourne Don Olden 0417 805 312 - Elders Korumburra Web Id 7443567 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - CLOSING FRI, 30 JAN AT ELDERS MELB.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - PAGE 25

STAR Real

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Building to suit all stages of life I

NVERLOCH’S local Hotondo Homes builders Trent and Caroline Allen build homes to cater for people at every stage of their life.

With more than 90 floor plans to choose from, there is sure to be the perfect home to suit. The release of 12 new home designs further cements Hotondo Homes as a builder that will build to suit any requirement and budget. Whether it’s first home buyers looking to get into the market, investors, families with young children, adult families looking to upsize or older couples looking to downsize, Hotondo Homes in Inverloch has it covered. The new designs include single and double storey homes which are modern, fresh and in line with current market needs. Hotondo also cater to suit a multitude of different family needs, budgets and lifestyle requirements. “We are extremely excited to launch these new designs,” Trent said. “Our design team aims to design homes that incorporate the modern lifestyle. We don’t just build homes; we’re passionate about building homes people actually want to live in.” The new Nicoll 175 design is a modest take on the family home. Its single storey facade is made up of interesting lines and offers everything necessary for comfortable and relaxed living.

The new 18.86 square Nicoll 175 design features three bedrooms including a master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe, double car garage, two bathrooms, outdoor alfresco area and open plan kitchen, dining and living room. “The Nicoll 175 design is the quintessential family abode. Its smart and practical floor plan is the outstanding feature,” Caroline said. The Como 449 boasts the ultimate in luxurious and spacious living. It features all the elements of the perfect family home, but also offers areas of seclusion and privacy. It features four bedrooms with walk in robes and ensuites, double car garage, downstairs outdoor alfresco area and upstairs balcony, open plan kitchen, meals and family area, two study areas, home theatre, rumpus room, four bathrooms, a powder room and more. “The 48.37 square Como 449 design is a large and spacious family home,” Trent said. Trent and Caroline build in Leongatha, Inverloch and surrounding areas. They specialise in knockdown and rebuild projects, beach houses, acreage homes, dual occupancy dwellings and more. For more information contact Trent, Caroline and the team on 5674 3058 or visit their office at Shop 2 Ramsey Boulevard, Inverloch. You can also view their range of services at www.hotondo.com.au.

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The Ford range of vehicles is comprehensive, with quality products backed up by great value for money. From the Fiesta, Focus, Falcon and Mondeo passenger range to the EcoSport, Kuga and Territory SUVs, to the mighty Ranger and Transit commercials, there is a Ford to suit your needs. This year will see the introduction of the new Mustang, Mondeo and Everest models. With the Mustang, customers can choose either the thrilling delivery of the renowned V8 or the Mustang level performance of the Eco-Boost engine. Mustang will be available in fastback or convertible. To be first on the block, order yours now as the first boatload is selling fast.

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The all new Mondeo will herald Ford’s all new technology, featuring inflatable seat belts and emergency assist, as well as a number of sensor led safety features resulting in the highest five star ANCAP rating. Power will be supplied by the highly acclaimed Eco-Boost petrol engine or the refined TDCI diesel. Both engines give impressive power and economy. Ford Everest 4X4 introduces a new chapter in Ford’s ever extensive range of impressive SUVs. Designed by Ford of Australia, the Everest is designed for Australia’s harsh terrains but will come with all the expected clever technology and interior comforts we have come to expect in a Ford. Seven seats of comfort will see you and your family up for any adventure, be it urban or off the beaten track. To find out more, visit Westaway Ford in Hughes Street, Leongatha.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - PAGE 29

Aussies love Hyundai’s beaut range HYUNDAI’S range continues to be Australians’ vehicles of choice, with the manufacturer selling 100,000 cars in 2014 – the first time that milestone has been reached.

“People are loving the brand,” he said. “The i30 is the best selling car at Edney’s because of its value for money and it’s very good warranty of five years, unlimited kilometres. “They are reliable, have won countless awards and are a good looking car.” Hyundai ended 2014 ranked fourth With a starting price of $21,000, the overall for total car sales in Australia and i30 represents value for money. second overall in passenger car sales, Overall for 2014, of the top nine sellwith a sixth consecutive year of sales ing automotive brands in the Australian growth. market, only Hyundai increased its sales The i20 was named Australia’s favouyear on year, with 3.1 per cent sales rite light car for under $25,000 and the growth, and was the best performer of ix35 was the country’s favourite small the top 10 brands for the period. SUV under $40,000, achieving first place Total year end sales saw two Hyundai overall for a second consecutive year. models, i20 and ix35, achieve first place Hyundai’s second place for the year rankings for their respective segments. In in passenger car sales placed the manuaddition a further four models achieved facturer ahead of Mazda, Holden, Honda podium finishes, with Veloster, iMax and and Volkswagen with 71,213 units sold, iLoad all attaining second place, and i30 equating to a 13.4 per cent market share. taking third place. Edney’s Leongatha is South “Achieving 100,000 plus units in Gippsland’s Hyundai dealership and deal2014 is an outstanding result in the Auser principal Darryl McGannon can undertralian market for the Hyundai brand,” stand why Hyundais rollout the door. said Charlie Kim, CEO Hyundai Motor Company Australia. “From humble beginnings we have grown to become one of the best performing automotive brands in the market and continue to challenge perceptions.” December saw Hyundai achieve sales of 7657 units, with the result placing the brand fourth Well appointed: the interior of the Hyundai i30 overall in the Austrahatch SE has been designed for the convenience and lian market, equating to a 7.9 per cent comfort of drivers and passengers.

Reliable performer: the Hyundai i30 hatch SE is a stylish and comfortable vehicle that is a pleasure to drive. market share. Hyundai’s passenger car sales of 5743 units placed the brand in second position with a 12.7 per cent market share. Hyundai placed first in the small SUV less than $40,000 segment with ix35, while sales of i20 and Accent combined in the light segment to achieve the top spot for the month. Hyundai achieved podium results across four other segments in December, with iMax and iLoad finishing in second place in their respective segments, while combined sales of i30 and Elantra saw Hyundai finish in second place in the small segment. The ix35 continued to dominate the competitive small SUV less than $40,000

segment with ix35 achieving total sales for the month of 1197 units and a segment share of 17.7 per cent. Hyundai continues to be the number one selling brand in the competitive light less than $25,000 segment, with combined sales of i20 (918 units) and Accent (611 units) achieving a total 1529 units sold in December, achieving a 16.8 per cent segment share. This was the 11th consecutive month Hyundai has led this segment. “December produced a solid end to a fantastic year for Hyundai,” said John Elsworth, chief operating officer Hyundai Motor Company Australia. “Finishing fourth overall and second in passenger car sales is testament to our

consistency throughout the year by offering quality, performance, and unbeatable value for Australian customers.” Discover why Hyundai iCare is Australia’s best customer care program, offering a comprehensive suite of owner benefits including: life time capped price servicing, Australia’s first five year unlimited kilometres warranty, a three year MapCare Plan, complementary roadside assist for 12 months on new vehicles, 1500km complementary first service, a dedicated customer care centre, myHyundai – exclusive owner website, magazine, customer events, and more. Visit www.hyundai.com.au/ownersfor full details.

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Ladies bring glam to Stony Creek STUNNING ladies graced the field at Stony Creek Racing Club’s Ladies Day on January 5. Some 140 guests enjoyed a day out in the special Ladies Day marquee, against a backdrop of superb weather. The Haze Boutique sponsored marquee was beautifully styled by Kate Adkins, owner of Events by Kate. Former Inverloch resident Janelle Malone was guest speaker for the day, catering was provided by Brent Sinclair and music by the talented Marty Box.

Family: Jan Hays of Glen Iris, Jen Scott of Kongwak, sisters Sarah and Aana Hays of Glen Iris, and Chris Malone and Kate Rankin of Inverloch are all members of the one family. They caught up at Stony Creek Racing Club’s recent Ladies Day.

Roses for all: from left, Kerry Logan from Melbourne with Barbara Baskerville, Marilyn Warren and Rosa Turner, all of Inverloch, settling in at one of the beautifully set tables in the Ladies Marquee.

Far afield: from left, Zoe Schenck from Jakarta, Cobie Dews from Sydney, Trina Anderson from Inverloch and Zoe Blake from Sydney looked glamorous for Ladies Day at Stony Creek.

Models: from left, Inverloch’s Haze Boutique models Phoebe Pratt, Kylie Hodge, Amy Hodge and Sam Hodge at Stony Creek’s recent Ladies Day event.

Ahead for fashion: from left, runner up of best headwear at Stony Creek’s Ladies Day, Melissa Maier with sponsor Nicole Salmon of Bodyfirst Health and Fitness, and winner Jo McKenzie.

Girlfriends: from left, Andy Bennett from Mansfield, Kate Adkins from Leongatha, Kristy Leys from Inverloch, Suzanne Lake from Melbourne and front, Danielle Mackie from Meeniyan enjoy the atmosphere of Stony Creek Racing Club.

Fine style: from left, Kylie Hodge, whose boutique Haze in Inverloch was major sponsor of the Ladies Marquee, with friend Kylee Bertacco from Inverloch.

Fascinating: from left, Stony Creek Racing Club lady of the day Kate Martin, formerly of Leongatha, with milliner and friend Sasha Reid of Koonwarra, who made Kate’s stunning fascinator.

Shining: from left, organiser of Ladies Day at Stony Creek Racing Club, Kate Adkins, and makeup artist, Melissa Maier.

She’s a lady: from left, Haze Lady of the Day, Vanessa Schroder, with major sponsor Kylie Hodge of Haze Boutique in Inverloch.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - PAGE 31

BACK TO SCHOOL,20I5

Gearing up for school FOR the best range in back to school supplies, students need look no further than Nextra Leongatha Officesmart.

Something for everyone: Nextra Leongatha Officesmart’s Aimee O’Loughlin shows off the popular Spencil range, which is sure to brighten up every student’s back to school supplies. The back to school sale will end on February 16.

The back to school sale is on now until February 16 and caters for all age levels. “We have everything the children will need for school,” manager of the stationary department Corrie Hemming said. “It (Nextra) is the one stop shop for the school booklist. We have everything students require

and more.” As well as an extensive range of stationery, Nextra also provides a variety of lunch boxes, library bags and computer and iPad cases. “We are stocking computer and iPad cases because all children are using the technology now,” Ms Hemming said. No matter which school your child attends, you will find what you need at Nextra. Particularly popular this year is the Spencil range, which Nextra has

increased. “Spencil is very trendy,” Ms Hemming said. “The children are quite impressed by it.” The Spencil range offers quality and colourful designs for pencil cases, bags, books and lunchboxes. “People like the look of this range and it caters to everyone’s needs,” Ms Hemming said. Nextra also has Artline Stix in stock. These funky pens and markers join together, allowing students to write with

more than one colour at once to add design and flair to school projects. There are lots of bright and colourful items in stock to help

brighten up the school day. “With our wide range of stationery, we have all students’ needs covered,” Ms Hemming said.

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Shoes on sale, so is store $400 Owners Ted and Bella Egan are still hoping for a purchaser before the final days of trading in mid-February. “The shop has been on the market for 10 months now. We are hoping that as the stock levels come down, it will make it more affordable for a potential buyer,” Mr Egan said. “We’ve had a bit of interest from some wholesalers but nothing has eventuated from these enquiries.” School is just around the corner and Leongatha Shoegallery has plenty of shoes perfect for school wear, all discounted by 20 per cent. “With our school shoe stock shared with Island Shoes at Cowes, we will have all styles available in all sizes for our customers,” Mr Egan said. Rectangle 19701 $

MS OFFICE 2013 HOME & STUDENT $170 L&A9300058

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Song marks graduation FIFTY-SEVEN Grade 6 students graduated from Wonthaggi North Primary School recently. The evening started with an enjoyable meal at The Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club, followed by the graduation ceremony at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre. Each student spoke of a memorable moment from their primary school years, and together they performed a dance and sang a song. The overall academic achievement award was presented to Jessica Purvis.

Chloe Bramley and Ella McKie received literacy awards. The mathematics award was presented to joint recipients Rory Gow and Hajer Mohamed. Noah Anderson was presented with the physical education award and Browyn Peters was delighted to receive the art award. Music awards were presented to Katie O’Neill and Laura Matthews. April Htoo, Ruby Gage and Zahli Davis each were awarded personal growth awards. The evening concluded with a light supper enjoyed by students, parents, family and friends.

Milpara Community House news

Looking suave: Wonthaggi North Primary School’s Grade 6 graduating boys.

WE’RE getting ready at the house for the coming term and hope we have a class or a course that may be of interest to you.

gent assistance is required, please call the House to gain the mobile contact for the person on call.

We are always interested to hear what community members may be interested in learning about. The house is available for special interest groups, so if you are looking for a place to hold meetings, please call us and we will be pleased to make accommodations.

The program of courses and classes being offered during term one of 2015 will be available on our website - www.milparacommunityhouse.org.au - from next week. If you are interested in any of the activities on offer, you can enrol on line at the above website, send us an email to milpara@dcsi.net.au, or phone the house on 5655 2524 and leave a message. We will return your call, or answer your query at the first available opportunity.

We received a number of enquiries about classes on basic home maintenance, woodworking and power tools for women. To bring you up to date, we are in the process of discussions with suitable premises to conduct workshops such as this, and as soon as we have confirmation of availability, and suitable instructors we will get this information out. Milpara will re-open for business as usual on Wednesday, January 28. If ur-

End of era: the Grade 6 graduating girls of Wonthaggi North Primary School.

One information session of relevance at this time is Fire Ready Victoria being presented by the CFA on February 18 This session will cover the most essential decisions you and your family may need to make, as well as tips and updates to help get started or review your fire plan.

Winners all round at Fish Creek

The sixth in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015

1971: The Music Man and Dirty Work at the Crossroads THE American musical comedy challenged the Lyric Theatre Group in 1971. The Music Man was thought of as the group's most ambitious show. It was the most modern show performed to date and involved 17 scene changes and a large cast of singers, actors and dancers. The rehearsals for The Music Man were held in the music and drama room at Leongatha High School. More chorus members The Music Man: from left, John Watsford, Geoff O'Connell were required. and David Tattersall were part of the cast of the American The performance took to the musical comedy performed by Lyric Theatre in 1971. stage for a six night season over two weeks in July. forward for the group. It was the Olive Warner as the rich Mrs Mary Eagger directed the first time the actors got off the Upson Asterbilt. production with Vic Riley as stage and onto the floor of the Apart from productions, 1971 musical director. hall. I remember the boys' band had Lyric members particularly The Music Man had the marched around the hall. Now of busy. They went on several advantage of the biggest course, we put whole shows on excursions by bus to see other advertising campaign Lyric had the floor.” plays by amateur and so far launched for its Costumes for The Music Man professional groups. productions, which resulted in a were hired from Benalla Light Several members appeared in full house on several nights. Opera Company and Morgan concerts and won prizes at It was a credit to Mrs Eagger's Theatrical Hire in Melbourne. eisteddfods. direction the show ran smoothly The second production in 1971 During the year, Leongatha after being forced to cut two was the Victorian melodrama Lyric Theatre organised an acts. Dirty Work at the Crossroads. intensive theatre workshop for Professional Melbourne It was directed by Bill de Leongatha which was attended director Harold Baigent Goede and newcomer Geoff by Lyric members, members of a t t e n d e d o n e o f t h e O'Connell was the musical the Foster Drama Group and performances and warmly director. Leongatha High School students. congratulated the group, saying The production ran over four They were tutored by Harold he was impressed by the high Baigent. nights at the end of November. standard. The final event for the year was Anna Aeschlimann made the Colin Mitchell was one of the most of her role as Ida a visit to the Woorayl, Mirboo cast members with a small Rhinegold after five years' North and Korumburra hospitals feature role. to sing carols on the Wednesday absence from the group. “I remember the lady from Anne O'Connell gave a prior to Christmas. down the road knocking on my Rehearsals for this started on beautiful cameo performance as parents' door and telling them Widow Lovelace; this was one of December 13 in the music and how good she thought I was,” drama room at Leongatha High the highlights of the night. he said. Another excellent dramatic School. “Music Man was a leap performance was delivered by LYR3310172

FISH Creek Primary School recognised the achievements of its Grade 6 students with an awards ceremony recently.

School council president Marion Bowron presented most of the awards, with the exception of the Ann Bright Award that was presented by Rick Bright.

Enquiring mind: Fish Creek Primary School council president Marion Bowron presented the South Gippsland Radiology Services Award for Science to Emma Barnes.

Worthy winner: the Principal’s Blue Light Award winner at Fish Creek Primary School was Amity Sands-Morris.

Pleasant personality: the Jerry Seuren Kindness Award was given to Kairon Dorling.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - PAGE 33

The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Friends stage eclectic show The Bower by Sarah Dingwall and Julie Niekamp will be shown at Gecko Studio Gallery from January 18 to February 14, with the opening this Sunday from 2pm-5pm. Dingwall will display works of paper collage, gouache and flame worked glass, and Niekamp will present oils, paper collage/works on paper and sculpture. The gallery’s Michael Lester is looking forward to a creative and interesting show. “Sarah Dingwall has exhibited at Gecko Studio Gallery twice before with her charming paper collage works and her stunning glass creations,” he said. “Sarah is our highest selling consignment artist with her ‘little houses’little hanging glass containers with found nature objects such as butterfly wings, seaweed, grass

seeds, etc, inside. She also creates ‘secret messages’ that are slips of text on paper encapsulated in thin tubes of glass, and an array of glass rings, bowls and objects.” A friend of Dingwall’s, Niekamp works in a variety of glass, paper collage, sculpture and painting. Niekamp is working on incorporating the bower bird and its extravagant mating ritual, and the lives of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Like the male bower bird, Louis also had an obsession. He spent hours making and perfecting elaborate locks. His other passion hunting kept him from his virgin bride Marie Antoinette who then over indulged in fashion, cakes and cards. The male bowerbird tries to lure the female to his bower, a purpose built bachelor pad, designed only to attract and consummate the relationship if and when she decides he is her man. She waits with bated breath; he goes on to play hard to get for a little while longer, ducking and weaving behind the surrounding undergrowth.

The act of mating itself is over in seconds, and then he’s back to the fluffing of pillows. Stunned, she takes a moment to reflect before shrugging her wings and flying away. Niekamp and Dingwall have been good friends since they met in 2004 while working at a glassblowing studio in Merricks North.

Right, Diverse talent: Sarah Dingwall creates a mix of artwork, from houses and messages through to glass rings. Photo: Salona Chithiray.

Official Opening COCKTAIL PARTY CELEBRATION Multi-media: artist Julie Niekamp works in glass, paper collage, sculpture and painting.

MEENIYAN MID WEEK MARKET Third Thursday Monthly 10am to 2pm Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan

Thursday January 15

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Join us for a wonderful day of shopping, taking in the sights and delights of our market day street scape where stall holders and store owners will be showcasing their treasures, organic home grown produce, handmade soaps, art, and much more

Stallholders contact Tracey Robertson 0402 995 063

Individual piece: Shoes by Julie Niekamp.

Meeniyan Tourism And Traders Association Inc.

ENROLMENT DAYS

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AN EXHIBITION at Fish Creek promises to be an ode to the bower bird, reminiscent of the male’s tendency to collect, consume and overindulge.

Exhibition of Lyric Costumes, Photography By Michael Mason & Musical Showcase. Friday February 6 at 7pm - $25 - RSVP Jan 23 Leongatha Memorial Hall

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Choose the right child restraint CHILDREN need different restraints as they grow.

The restraint must be the right size, properly adjusted and fastened, and correctly fitted. According to VicRoads, it is the law for all children up to the age of seven to be in a child restraint or booster seat when travelling in a vehicle. There are road rules about the type of restraint a child must use. Depending on their age they may need to travel in a child restraint, a booster seat or an adult seat belt.

The type of restraint may also depend on the child’s size. There may be times when a child is too heavy or tall for the restraint recommended for their age. In these cases, a child is allowed to use the restraint for children in the next age group. The restraints must meet the Australian/New Zealand Standard for child restraints (AS/NZS 1754). This standard is one of the most strict child restraint standards in the world. When buying a child restraint, look for the stan-

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dards approved sticker and make sure it meets the standard. A list of the current child restraints available in Australia can be found on VicRoads’ website. All of the child restraints and booster seats on this list meet the Australian/ New Zealand Standard for child restraints (AS/NZS 1754)). Some restraints have been further tested by the child restraint evaluation program which helps you to know which child restraints are the safest and easiest to use. If you are thinking of buying or borrowing a secondhand child restraint, make sure it is no more than 10 years old and has never been in a serious crash. It must be in good condition with the buckles working properly, and have no signs of wear on the straps, or cracks or stress marks on the plastic shell. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions if you are fitting a child restraint to your vehicle. If you are unsure or need help, visit a child restraint fitting station. Some restraints may be difficult to fit in smaller vehicles, or vehicles with contouring seats. If possible, try the restraint in your vehicle before you buy it. If a restraint is not fitted or adjusted correctly, a child is at a higher risk of serious injury or death in a crash. For more information, see VicRoads’ website: roads.vic.gov.au

Prepare first: a few simple checks can ensure safe cycling these holidays.

Prepare before you cycle VICROADS is urging everyone planning to take their bicycles on holiday to check they are in good working order to ensure a safe and trouble free ride. There has been a significant increase in bike riding over the last 10 years, with more than 850,000 Victorians riding a bike each week. Recreational bike riding grew by more than two per cent each year during the period 2001– 011. VicRoads director of vehicle and road use policy, James Holgate, said cycling can contribute to a person’s sense of well being and is a pastime that can involve the whole family, and friends of all ages. “Bike riding is an enjoyable, healthy pastime that more and more families and friends are doing together,” he said. “We want to encourage as many people as possible to cycle, but we want them to do so safely.

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• check for looseness in the handlebar and stem; • rear red reflector should be fitted and clean. Check the white front and red rear lights are working if riding at night or in low light; • plan your journey, and check your route for off road options such as rail trails and off-road shared paths; and • refresh your knowledge of the road rules. If transporting bikes by car on a bike carrier, the carrier must be fitted tightly to the back of the car, and bikes securely fixed onto it, with the number plate and the car’s rear lights visible. Bikes can travel on some V/line coaches for free if space allows (see relevant web sites for further details). For more information on road rules and bike route maps go to vicroads.vic.gov.au and for bike maintenance tips go to bicyclenetwork. com.au

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Farming Insight • VLE Leongatha Look about: Kerry Worthy from Korumburra (right) and Hannah Worthy from Leongatha were at Koonwarra’s store sale last Thursday, hoping to find some cattle to purchase.

Prices skyrocket as buyers chase stock

Prime Sale - Wednesday, January 7

BULLOCKS 9 N.J. & S.K. Geary, Leongatha 644.44kg 12 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 654.58kg 9 D.A. & T.J. Olden, Korumburra 685.56kg 13 N. Littlejohn & Son, Mirboo North 669.62kg 10 T. & J. McRae, Buffalo 633.00kg 6 G.R. Motton, Leongatha 596.67kg STEERS 2 W.N. & P.A. Joyce, Jumbunna 502.50kg 3 N.J. & S.K. Geary, Leongatha 520.00kg 1 M.E. Pretty, Binginwarri 430.00kg 1 D. & G. Brown, Kongwak 485.00kg 1 A. & M. Daniel, Alberton West 435.00kg 1 M. & D. Harms, Korumburra 340.00kg COWS 2 T.S. Lelliott, Mirboo North 530.00kg 5 K.W. & R.F. Battersby, Korumburra 646.00kg 2 K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim 707.50kg 1 D. & G. Brown, Kongwak 525.00kg 2 D. & L.M. Murdica, Leongatha 507.50kg 1 M. & D. Harms, Korumburra 595.00kg HEIFERS 1 G. & T. Mildenhall, Kirrak 365.00kg 1 F. & H. Garcia, Mirboo 260.00kg 3 M. & D. Harms, Korumburra 353.33kg 4 W.N. & P.A. Joyce, Jumbunna 321.25kg 1 O.B. & C.M. Hutchinson, Mardan 480.00kg 6 K.J. & M.L. Fisher, Tarwin South 339.17kg BULLS 1 A.B. & B.J. Crouch, Welshpool 1195.00kg 1 R.S. & J.M. Smith, Woranga 1015.00kg 1 M., K. & S. Breen, Buffalo 965.00kg 1 W.N. & P.A. Joyce, Jumbunna 785.00kg 1 M. Avery, Hedley 740.00kg 1 R. & J. Trease, Mardan 1020.00kg

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$1479.64 $1489.83 $1550.73 $1450.39 $1368.55 $1288.80

224.6 $1128.62 219.6 $1141.92 218.0 $937.40 215.6 $1045.66 215.0 $935.25 213.6 $726.24 180.6 $957.18 178.2 $1151.17 178.0 $1259.35 178.0 $934.50 178.0 $903.35 178.0 $1059.10 220.0 $803.00 219.6 $570.96 213.6 $754.72 212.6 $682.98 208.6 $1001.28 205.2 $695.97 237.6 225.2 223.6 222.6 222.0 220.6

$2839.32 $2285.78 $2157.74 $1747.41 $1642.80 $2250.12

Store sale market Thursday, January 8

Total yarding: 539 Steers: G. & J. McAinch, Denison, 10 x $1120; H. & P. Goldsmith, Dumbalk, 5 x $1090; K. Perry, Yinnar, 5 x $1045; N. & L. Andrews, Mirboo North, 11 x $860; K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim, 10 x $848; Romano Produce, Thorpdale, 7 x $835; A. Stollery, Mirboo North, 4 x $770. Heifers: D. Wilkin, Turtons Creek, 2 x $830; N. & L. Andrews, Mirboo North, 8 x $800; G. & T. McColl, Leongatha, 11 x $730; K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim, 1 x $716; Romano Produce, Thorpdale, 1 x $705; J. Heylen, Nyora, 4 x $702; I. & G. Balbo, Yarram, 1 x $700. Cows and calves: P.P.C. Athanasopoulos, Jeetho West, 3 x $1000.

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LAND AVAILABLE FOR LEASE/AGISTMENT 105 ACRES MIRBOO NORTH Good grass, water, fences, yards

Call Robert 0419 696 655

PRELIMINARY NOTICE CLEARING SALE A/C C & P WILLMOTT WILLMOTTS RD, GLEN ALVIE

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All types of noxious weeds Fully insured Free quote Guaranteed results

Call Simon on 0434 880 618 www.envirogain.com.au

WANTED Holstein – Friesian Heifers

Paul Wilson 0407 865 202 Mario Arestia 0417 600 222

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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Sunday January 25 Marapana Shearing Shed, 2075 Walkerville Road, Walkerville Community Design Workshop 9.30am - 11.30am An opportunity for you to contribute to plans for activities and facilities in the proposed local community hub and commercial centre. Please book for this session by January 19, as places are limited. 'Drop In' session anytime between 1pm -5pm You are invited to meet members of the Rich family and their architect, award winning Prof. Peter McIntyre, and view their ideas and drawings for the Village.

Landmark Leongatha Stuart Jenkin 0447 602 302

31ST ANNUAL FEATURE STORE CATTLE SALE VLE - LEONGATHA 650

120kg plus Immediate inspection & delivery Very competitive pricing on quotation Very few small heifer orders about DON'T MISS THIS ONE

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(Property Sold) Friday January 30, 2015, 10.30am

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Not all the regular buyers were present,

however competition was fierce from most of the group, with one northern processor re-entering the market after a long absence, and all were keen to secure a share of the limited offering. Quality was good throughout as the young cattle held a large proportion suited to the trade, while the majority of the grown steers and bullocks fell into the bullock weight range. The trade cattle were all around 20c/kg dearer as feeders and restockers found it hard to get a look in. Export lines sold to the strongest competition with prices lifting from 20c to 30c/kg. Vealers sold from 185c to 220c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 199c and 225c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 175c and 213c/kg. A limited selection of grown steers showing good finish made from 200c to 220c/kg. Bullocks sold from 196c to 230c/kg. Heavy bullocks weighing in excess of 750kg made between 195c and 202c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers sold between 172c and 194c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made from 175c to 186c, with the crossbred portion from 172c to 202c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold from 135c to 150c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly between 156c and 181c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold between 182c and 238c/kg. The next sale draw - January 14: 1. David Phelan, 2. Landmark, 3. Elders, 4. Rodwells, 5. SEJ 6. Alex Scott. Sheep sale Wednesday at 1pm.

www.walkerville-village.com.au

650

THURSDAY, JAN 22, 2014 Starting at 10am ENTRIES INCLUDE: A/C ILLEAC NOMINEES, WOODSIDE, BREEDER 100 Angus mix sex weaners, 9-10mths, temania/adrossin blood A/C P&M BATTERS, WOODSIDE, BREEDER 70 Angus mix sex weaners, 10-11mths, stuckey blood, weanded 6 weeks A/C N&G STOLLERY, YARRAM, BREEDER 70 Angus steer weaners , 9-10mths, temania/adrossin blood, weaned 6 weeks A/C MCLEOD P/SHIP, YARRAM, BREEDER 85 Angus mix sex weaners, 9-10mths, innesdale blood, inc sav net worth & n bar bloodlines, cydectin drench , 2 x 5in1 & copper A/C P & V MILNER, INVERLOCH, BREEDER 40 mixed sex Angus weaners. A/C G JACOBSON, BASS, BREEDER 30 mixed sex Angus weaners A/C B & T BRUSAMORELLO, GLEN FORBES, BREEDER 30 mixed sex Angus weaners A/C B & N UREN, WALKERVILLE, BREEDER 20 Angus steer weaners A/C D CAMPBELL, KERNOT, BREEDER 25 mixed sex Angus & simm cross, 12-14 months A/C SIMMONS INVESTMENTS, WOODSIDE, BREEDER 60 mixed sex Hereford weaners, 10-11 months, Marwarra blood, weaned 4 weeks A/C M TRIANTAFYLOOU, WOODSIDE, BREEDER 25 mixed sex Hereford weaners, 10-11 months, Marwarra blood. A/C KF MCRAE, DALYSTON, BREEDER 60 Char cross steer weaners, feb/mar drop, weaned 8 weeks, Paringa & Avabundy blood A/C RS & JM SMITH, TARRAVILLE, BREEDER 24 2 year old Angus heifers, ptic, calving feb/mar, joined 9 weeks, Innisdale blood 8 Angus cows, 2nd/3rd calvers, ptic, calving feb/mar, joined 9 weeks, Innisdale blood. (to be sold in conjunction with the fortnightly vle Leongatha store sale )

Bookings or queries: Jennie Deane 0400 823 466, email franjenn @ iinet.net.au ORG3550001

CATTLE

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ed 20c to 30c from the last sale of 2014, with a real sense of excitement spreading through a large group of onlookers.

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THERE were approximately 800 export and 200 young cattle penned and 2015 started off strongly for Gippsland producers as prices lift-

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Rohan McRae 0417 836 664 Dean Foat 0488 732 181 Alex Dixon 0409 581 935 Michael Foote 0427 162 370

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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 KITCHEN SINK. Stainless steel double sink. 1200mm by 500mm. Mixer attached. Good condition. $30. Ph. 0447 475 389. RANGEHOOD. Westinghouse. Two speed. White colour. 600mm by 420mm. Good condition. $15. Ph. 0447 475 389. TRUCK AIR INFLATOR. Heavy duty. 275 PSI. Built for trucks and 4x4s. Made in USA. $25. Ph. 5674 1658. BBQ. 3 burner. Grill and hotplate in good condition. $40. Ph. 5668 6331 AH. GLASS BOWL ON STAND. Large. Metal stand. Suitable for punch. Holds 7 litres. $10. Ph. 5689 1224. STEAM MOP. Electric. Brand new. $30. Ph. 5662 0916. OSCILLATING FAN HEATER. New. $10. Ph. 5674 2528. COTTON UNDERLAY. Single magnetic. New. $30. Ph. 5674 2528. TREE FERN. Mature. Very healthy. Leongatha. $10. Ph. 5662 2445. SINGLE BED MATTRESS. As new. $50. Ph. 0418 905 531. COT MATTRESS. White. Good condition. Very clean. Granny clear out. $50. Ph. 5668 6373. COMMODE CHAIR. Old cane. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 5668 6373. WEBCAM. Logitech Pro 900. $50. Ph. 5664 2390. CEILING FAN. Good order. $20. Ph. 5672 3470. BREADMAKER. Palsonic digital. Excellent condition. $40. Ph. 5664 4362. SLOW COOKER. Ronson. Large with 4 settings. Excellent condition. $40. Ph. 5664 4362. BIKE RACK. With tow ball complete. Reprac (Repco Sports). $50. Ph. 5662 0838. SUNBEAM ELECTRIC BBQ. Hooded type. $25. Ph. 5662 0838. TABLE FAN. Vintage Old Frost metal table fan. Hammer green finish. Cool design. Working. $50. Ph. 5662 5141. KELVINATOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. Good condition. $50. Ph. 5664 2341. GOLF CLUBS. Ladies 767 Pro Series, 3 metal woods with graphite shafts, 8 irons and putter. Little use. $50. Ph. 0438 623 658. TOY KEYBOARD. Fisher price. $10. Ph. 5662 4866. SINK. 1½ bowl. Stainless steel. Used. $10. Ph. 5662 4866. PORT-A-COT. Babyco. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0418 605 610. PUSHER PRAM. Good condition. $30. Ph. 0418 605 610. COFFEE TABLE. Modern dark timber veneer. Rectangle with metal legs. Excellent condition. Choice of 2. $40 each. Ph. 5662 5141. UPRIGHT FREEZER. $40. Ph. 5657 3291. KEYBOARD. Optimus Electronic. $15. Ph. 5662 4866. Buyers collect from Leongatha. PEDDLE GO CART. For child. Reconditioned.$15. Ph. 5662 4866. Buyers collect from Leongatha.

TREE PRUNER & SAW. Fiskas brand. On extending pole. good condition. $35. Ph. 0447 114 383. SIGNS & STAND. Two. Large and metal. ‘Give way to stock’. Good condition. both for $50. Ph. 0447 114 383. COT. white. Drop side. new mattress. 70cm x 130cm and bedding. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0419 355 303. HIGH CHAIR. Ikea. Hardly used. $25. Ph. 0419 355 303. ICE BUCKET. With lid. Red. Never used. $10. Ph. 0407 825 488. ANTIQUE STONEWARE CROCK. $20. Ph. 0407 825 488. ARCHIE COMICS. x11. Fair condition. $20. Ph. 0407 825 488. ELECTRIC ORGAN. Yamaha. With stool. $20. Ph. 0408 566 330. ANTIQUE MIRROR. Gentleman’s style. Cedar. On ornate frame. 2 small drawers. Mirror needs attention. $45. Ph. 5662 2570. VINTAGE CHAIRS. Cottage style with spindle backs. x4. Painted brown. Good order. $45. Ph. 5662 2570. TV & CABINET. NEC brand tv. Dark Teak cabinet. All in excellent condition. $10. Ph. 0408 647 394. ELECTRIC ORGAN. Yamaha. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0407 543 701. FOLDING SINGLE BED. Near new. $50. Ph. 5662 0266. BIKE RACK. Reprac (Repco Sports) with tow ball complete. $50. ph. 5662 0838. BREAD MAKER. Breville baker’s oven. Excellent condition. $40. Ph. 0400 569 890. GAS SPACE HEATER. Bottle gas. $50. very good condition. Ph. 0411 119 871. EXHAUST PIPE. ‘Fergie’. TEA20. As new. $40. Ph. 0411 119 871. COMPUTER DESK. Plus chair. As new. $50. Ph. 0427 380 220. BOOKCASE. Small. 1000x800. $45. Ph. 0427 380 220 YAKKA OVERALLS. 2 pairs. 8¼. $40. Ph. 5664 4329. AIR BED. Coleman brand. Queen. Double height. Strong walled. Flock lining on top. $15. ph. 0407 444 051. CORRUGATED IRON. 10/6” sheets. $50. Ph. 5657 3291. SOFA. 3 seater. Teal green. $50. Ph. 5655 2639. BEER FRIDGE. $50. Ph. 0408 392 229. BBQ. Timber framed. Gas 4 burner. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0488 250 541. ROCKING CHAIR. Timber. Excellent condition. $40. Wonthaggi. ph. 5672 2330. iPAD CASE. Griffon All Terrain. Military grade protection for iPad Air 2. Brand new. Paid $120. Selling for $50. Ph. 0408 158 816. DECK CHAIR/SUNLOUNGE. Grey Colour. Brand new. $45. Ph. 5658 1050. DOUBLE QUILT COVER SET. Cover, 2 piped pillow cases & pleated valance. In rich cream colour with pale green and red roses. Very good condition. $20. Ph. 0402 255 120.

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SCHOOL BUS DRIVING POSITION PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE A MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT 1545 INVERLOCH-VENUS BAY ROAD, TARWIN LOWER 3956 Telstra plans to upgrade a telecommunications facility on the existing mobile telecommunications base station at the above address 1. The proposed 4G LTE700 upgrade works includes the removal of 3 existing omni antennae and installation of 6 new panel antennae, 3 tower mounted ampliﬁers and other ancillary equipment. 2. Telstra regards the proposed works as Low-impact under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 based on the description above. 3. Further information can be obtained from Lynette Brandwood (08) 8363 9550, Lynette@PrimePlanning.com.au and at www.rfnsa.com.au (RFNSA ref no 3956003). 4. Written submissions should be sent to: Prime Planning PO Box 3636 Norwood SA 5067 by 30 January 2015.

‘IN THE SHADE OF THE GUMS’ A major art show of wildlife and landscapes by

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RELIEF MILKER / DAIRY FARM HAND Required to milk in a herringbone shed at Berrys Creek with another milker one weekend each month. Additional farm work and additional days available. Experience with farm machinery preferred. Ph: 0407 688 281

A VACANCY EXISTS IN OUR COMPANY IN THE LEONGATHA AREA Conﬁdentiality assured to interested applicants. Please apply in writing stating relevant experience and qualiﬁcations to:

BERRYMAN’S BUS LINES PO Box 14, Fish Creek 3959

Best Start Community Facilitator Community Support Services Community Development Worker Grade 2 0.6 EFT Position– a Job Share position – with prospect of increased EFT. dependent upon on-going funding Applications are invited from experienced professionals in partnership facilitation and community based project work. The position focus is to facilitate the South Coast Best Start Partnership and build relationships. The Partnership expertise and experience is used to develop innovative and collaborative responses to improve outcomes for children and their families. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as community development, early childhood, education, health, welfare or related field are desirable. This positon is guided by the State Government’s Early Years Strategic Plan in consultation with the South Coast Best Start Partnership steering committee. The South Coast Best Start project covers the Shires of Bass Coast and South Gippsland. Remuneration will be negotiated in accordance with qualifications and experience. Salary packaging is available. Enquires, including Position Description, to the Community Support Services Manager on 03 5671 3278. Position Description also available on BCH website. Applications, including a cover letter, a separate statement addressing the selection criteria and a current CV, including 2 professional referees should be directed to: Noel.Sibly@basscoasthealth.org.au Applications close 12 noon, Tuesday 27th January 2015

Peer Program Facilitator based in Leongatha Casual SNAP Gippsland Inc. is a leader in Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation Support Services in Gippsland. SNAP Gippsland prides itself on delivering quality innovative services that assist adults with mental health problems in their recovery. Do you have qualifications as a teacher or workplace trainer and assessor? Do you want to work with a Recovery Oriented Focus? SNAP is seeking suitably qualified people who have a “lived experience of mental illness” to welcome people into our service and deliver educative programs that assist our clients, families and carers in their recovery from mental illness. You will receive training, support and supervision in the role. A position descriptions is available on our website or call Chris McNamara on 1300 737 412 for more information. Applications addressing the key selection criteria including a resumé and referees should be submitted to SNAP Gippsland, P.O. Box 635, Bairnsdale, VIC 3875, or via email to bairnsdale@snap.org.au by 5pm Friday, 23rd January, 2015. Our services are founded on the principle that living with a mental illness should not preclude a person from leading a meaningful and fulfilling life. We are an equal opportunity employer. www.snap.org.au

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CLEARING SALE Estate of Mr Erwin Schmidt Saturday January 24th @ 11.00 on site Venus Bay LARGE VARIETY OF INTERESTING ITEMS, MANY NEW VIEW FROM 9.30AM 2007 Honda Forza scooter; 2008 Hyundai Getz; Coolabah BBQ four burner with rotisserie, never used; antique Japanese sterling silver (Okubo Brothers, Kuyeda, Asahi Shoten and more); antique Cinnabar vase; Japanese sterling silver jewellery box; welder, metal lathe, drop saw and many assorted power tools, new and used; carved ivory tusk-antique circa 1900s; 1915 gold Austrian One Ducat Bullion Restrike coins; British gold sovereigns; other assorted coins; other assorted sterling silver (English, Austrian); massive ‘James Bond 007’ model collection with magazines; model planes, model Aston Martin and model military tank; brand new queen sized bed with 2 bedsides; brand new single bed with 1 bedside; large amount of assorted cookware and kitchenware; large quantity of assorted lace; antique musical instruments (banjo & accordion); assorted DVDs, new and used; assorted records.

6B Ramsey Boulevard, Inverloch 5671 1212 Registration with proof of licence, cash or personal cheque. Number system. Credit card facilities available.

South Gippsland Shire Council

Environmental Health Ofﬁcer • Temporary Full Time

for sale

ELECTROLUX coffee machine and milk frother with coffee cups and saucers. As new $150 ONO. 5662-3170. FIREWOOD messmate / stringy. Cut, split and dry. Min. 2 metres, bulk loads available, $100 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175. FRIDGE 200 ltr, 12 months old, $300; washing machine, 5.5kg, 12 months old, $300; mobility scooter $1,500 ONO. Phone Sue 5662-3137.

FOR PRIVATE SALE

BAIR STREET SHOP FREEHOLD Shop is well situated with toilet and storage shed. Call Chris 0428 642 256

• Maternity Leave replacement – up to 12 months

garage sales

HAY: Small squares, excellent quality, shedded. New season, $8 each. Secondhand treated pine posts 3-4 inch, approx 250 at $4 each. Mardan 56641320. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662.

MOWERS We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenﬁeld, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149. Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models. Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

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situations vacant

Enquiries to Tim Brown, Environmental Health Coordinator, on (03) 5662 9200.

Olsson’s Transport Pty Ltd

All applicants must submit an Employment Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 28 January 2015.

Full-time Driver required for B Double

Further information and a position description are available from our website.

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• Fortnightly rostered day off available • $82,468 per annum incl super & vehicle

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CYPRESS SLEEPERS Cypress timber products, www.ruslincypress.com. au. For cut timber to order, ring Russell 0428-346481.

LEONGATHA 10 Allison Street, Saturday / Sunday 17th and 18th, 8am to 2pm. Bric-a-brac, camper trailer.

livestock BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762. PIGLETS for sale, 8 weeks old, $80 each. Ph: 0428173530. RAMS Poll Dorset, Southdown and Border Leicester. Brucellosis accredited, flock registered, well bred, established breeder. Priced from $150 to $350, can deliver. 0428356376. POULTRY / CAGE BIRD AUCTION Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion, Sunday, January 18, 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs. Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270, 0400 934 202.

used vehicles

FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

Affordable cars at drive away prices

livestock PULLETS Wednesday, January 28

Transporting machinery, building materials and general freight.

Commercial crossbreds. Fully vaccinated.

14wk (Black, Red) $16 10wk (Isa Brown) $14

Must hold MC Licence, forklift licence, Red Card and MSIC card also required. Mainly interstate with some local work. VicRoads printout of licence record required.

Phone Des 0428 323 791

6x4 trailer, Stihl lawn edger, workshop bench etc, household items, bric-a-brac. Moving to unit next week - ALL MUST GO

Available from Elders Past., Leongatha

11am Phone 5662 3523 U1C047

situations vacant

to order now (Brian Larkin Poultry)

SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay. All on road costs paid.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Phone Matt 0401-194601. Working together for better mental health...

Service Technician Leongatha The CLAAS Harvest Centre network is a leading provider of agricultural machinery throughout Australia and New Zealand and enjoys brand partnerships spanning more than 40 years with premium manufacturers including CLAAS, AMAZONE and Seedhawk. Our South Gippsland dealership is seeking an experienced Service Technician to join its team based in Leongatha. The successful candidate will be involved in servicing a range of agricultural machinery, whilst providing exceptional support to customer service and sales. The key skills required for this role include: t Experience of service work on agricultural machinery or similar; t Qualiﬁcations in Diesel / Heavy Machinery Servicing; t Excellent customer service and communication skills; t The ability to work well within a team and independently This is an excellent career opportunity for the right person. CLAAS Harvest Centres offer ongoing training and development opportunities and competitive experienced-based remuneration packages. Our employees enjoy excellent working conditions in a supportive and friendly team environment. Please forward your application in conﬁdence to: The Dealer Principal CLAAS Harvest Centre South Gippsland PO Box 167, Leongatha, VIC 3953 or email: anthony.blackshaw@claashc.com.au Applications close: 5pm, 23rd January 2015

www.southgippsland.claashc.com.au

Partners in Recovery Support Facilitator based in Leongatha

marriage celebrant CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

Full-time until June 2015

Jenny Milkins

Are you a suitably qualified and highly motivated individual who would like the opportunity to join a Recovery oriented service with a strong team environment and excellent salary packaging benefits? The Partners in Recovery (PiR) program is an innovative Commonwealth program supporting people with severe and persistent mental illness who have multi service needs to access the services that they need to help them live well in the community. PiR Support Facilitators assess the needs of the client and collaborate with a range of service providers to facilitate an integrated service delivery approach for people with multiple and complex needs. To be successful in this position you should have: • A strong commitment to a person centred approach based on respect, honesty, integrity, hopefulness, transparency and collaboration • A tertiary qualification (minimum Cert IV) in a health related field (Alcohol and other Drugs, Social work, Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy) • An understanding of mental health and the impact that this can have on the person, families. Carers and the community • Excellent communication and negotiation skills • Knowledge of available support services and systems • Victorian Drivers licence and a current Working with Children check A position description is available from our website or call Tracey Watkinson on 1300 737 412 for more information. Applications addressing the key selection criteria including a resumé and referees should be submitted to SNAP Gippsland, PO Box 635, Bairnsdale, VIC 3875, or via email to bairnsdale@snap.org.au by 5pm Friday, 23rd January, 2015. Our services are founded on the principle that living with a mental illness should not preclude a person from leading a meaningful and fulfilling life. We are an equal opportunity employer.www.snap.org.au

All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

deaths

engagements MATTHEWS - CANTWELL Donna and Lance, together with Marg and Rod have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of Annalise and Steve. Love to you both. 25.12.14.

bereavement thanks HEMPHILL - Barbara. Lloyd, Cathy, David and their family would like to thank everyone for their kindness, support, flowers and cards on the recent passing of Barbara. Thank you to Koorooman House, staff, Drs Hugh and Lesley Chisholm, Jan Cox palliative care nurse, Paul Beck and staff, Reverend Neil Thompson, Anglican Church. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

in memoriam BUCKLAND (McCaughan) - Diane. A year on and we miss your beautiful presence so much. Your passing has left a huge hole in the lives of your family and friends that can never be filled. We can just be grateful we were lucky enough to have someone like you for the time we did. Nev, Greg, Kylie, Jeff, and family. MARSHMAN - Ken. January 2, 1943 - January 14 2013. Remembered with love. Never forgotten. Glenda, Suzi, Peter, David and Jai. OTTOSEN - Bev. (17.1.2006) A tough year passed without your guiding hand. Cherished memories held close in our hearts of a great lady, our loving Mum and Nana. We miss you. Graeme, Josie, Kelly and Marc. OTTOSEN - Bev. 17.01.06 Mum, Memories we have will never fade. Think of you every day. Missing you. Michele, Tony, Danny, Dean, Carlie and Simone.

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Woodchips fly By Laura Gibb TOONGABBIE axeman Glen Gillam competed in the woodchop at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show at Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

He entered the standing block event ranked highly, with a handicap of 27 seconds, the largest in his group. He worked fast but the handicap was enough to keep him from winning. “I’m here to enjoy the day,” he said. Mr Gillam has recently been working in construction at Tabro Meats, Lance Creek.

Woodchop: Glen Gillam of Toongabbie started the standing block woodchop event at the Bass Coast Agricultural Show with a handicap of 27 seconds.

Sharp axe: Glen Gillam of Toongabbie competed in the woodchop at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show.

Fickle weather affects serious sailors THE weather in Inverloch created havoc on the last two days of the Serious Surf Stuff Series and consternation amongst yachties trying to win this series held between Christmas and New Year commencing on December 27 with the last day on December 30. The series commencement was celebrated with ideal sailing weather with south-west winds of eight to 10 knots with 22 yachts taking to the water. Visitors were welcomed from Port Melbourne, Black Rock and Royal Brighton Yacht Clubs as well as representation from the Impulse (class of yacht) Association. The Race Officer set a very challenging course which used up the vast area of Anderson’s Inlet at a full tide and took around 100 minutes to complete depending on the skills of the sailors. Sunday, December 28 revealed another ideal day with sunny weather, however, with light winds and a fierce outgoing tide. Under these conditions the race officer had difficulty setting a good course.

The first race of the day commenced with 19 yachts with most yachts finding it difficult to complete the first lap in time. However, changing wind conditions came to the fore during the race with the wind increasing in strength and becoming a southerly. Sailors who had persisted were suddenly rewarded with an advantage over sailors who were more adventurous. In the afternoon, the wind continued to increase in strength to 10-12 knots from the south west with 19 excited sailors revelling in the great conditions. All sailors completed a challenging course. Monday, December 29 dawned with an unpredictable weather forecast. Warnings about very strong winds, hail and rain around lunchtime were being published. The race officer set up the first course of the day with north westerly winds of 11 to 13 knots with an outgoing tide. The race commenced on time at 11am with 11 sailors and was completed without incident while keeping a very close watch on the weather. Early in the afternoon, the predicted

Excited sailors: at other times the conditions excited sailors while severe weather forced the cancellation of some races.

All is calm: calm conditions at times made it difficult to complete the series.

storm arrived with 20 to 30 knot winds and rain. Naturally, Race 5 of the series was abandoned. The severe weather did not let up on Tuesday, December 30 with strong winds and heavy rain. Races six and seven were cancelled with the visitors from other clubs departing, happy with the hospitality they had received from the South Gippsland Yacht Club but less than happy at not being able to sail as often as they would have liked. The presentations for the Serious Surf Stuff Series over four races were held on Sunday, January 4 at the club rooms with the following results: C Class, first, Abbey Argus-Smith (Laser) and second Oscar Llewellyn (Sabre); B Class, first, Keith Cousens (Impulse) and second Toby Leppin (Impulse); and A Class, first, Wayne Smith (Windrush) and second Rob McNair (Windrush).

South Gippsland Bridge Results

Meeniyan - Monday evening: 1st Pat West and Barbara Axten. 2nd Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope. 3rd Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt. No bridge at Tarwin Lower. Inverloch - Friday afternoon: North/South: 1st Frank Arndt and Clive Hope. 2nd Greg Nicholson and Jean Barbour. 3rd Julie and Ian Macphee. East/West: 1st Kaye Douglas and Jack Kuiper. 2nd Viv Westaway and Maureen Stiles. 3rd Norma Hannay and Marj Freeman.

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What a magnificent weekend! DESPITE initial forecasts for a wet weekend, many events were still held across South Gippsland. The Star was there to capture the frivolity.

Mr Friendly: from left, Kealy Whitham and Layla Vine of Inverloch with Brigitte Kat of Alternative View Alpacas, Mirboo North, and Mr Friendly the alpaca at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve.

Supreme beef: Scott Pugh, left, and handler Ryan Bajada with Greg and Leigh Price of Trafalgar’s supreme beef exhibit, Debonair Juliet at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve.

Surprise sight: Amy Aitchison of Coronet Bay with a tall clown at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve.

Soul deep: Ned, left, and Max Sheahan of Leongatha North found the music a bit loud at the Summer of Soul music festival at Berrys Creek.

Gambling for groats: Leongatha Medieval Society members, from left, Mark Beattie of Nerrena, Lester Berryman of Leongatha, Tristyn Smith of Korumburra, Alex Jones of Meeniyan and Dean Collard of Korumburra, playing for medieval coins at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve.

Festival openers: Perch Creek played at the Summer of Soul music festival at Berrys Creek.

Take a walk, discover dairy THE South Gippsland Sub-branch of the Holstein Friesian Association will be having a twilight farm walk at the Footes’ family farm in Fish Creek on Friday, January 23.

Come along: Rowen Foote from Fish Creek is looking forward to welcoming any farmers who would like to attend the farm walk to be held at his family’s farm on Friday, January 23.

This is a free night for all farmers to attend, starting with a free barbecue and drinks from 6.30pm at the Cornwalls Road property. The evening will feature two guest speakers from World Wide Sires (WWS) USA and a display of milking daughters of Lauthority, Altaiota, Zelgadis, Dempsey and Snowman. The Footes farm 1000 acres and milk 700 cows, which on average produce 9500 litres and 650kg of solids per cow annually. Rowen Foote said there would be a selection of registered cattle, included imported heifers on display on the evening. “We will also have a couple of heifers on display from one of the bulls we have predominantly used for the last couple of years,” he said. Mr Foote said the family mainly breeds for its own stock and said, “We like to breed functional cows.” They like their cows to be able to walk long distances, maintain good production,

have good fertility and to be long lived. The Footes are members of the South Gippsland Sub-branch and have a small portion of their herd registered. “Over the last five years I have been getting into the breeding side of it a lot more,” Mr Foote said. One of the guest speakers will be Rebekah Mast, who is the genetic director for World Wide Sires and has years of experience in the dairy and AI industry. She is responsible for managing WWS’s international bull programs and travels through western Europe buying future sires on behalf of the company. Ms Mast also assists with genetic training and advising for the implementation of successful breeding strategies in WWS’s key accounts and markets. She is included on the Holstein Association USA qualified judges list and has judged numerous shows in the states of California, Idaho, Texas and Washington, as well as international shows in Japan and Russia. The second guest speaker, Brian Albertoni, has worked for WWS since 1988 as area director of marketing. He represents WWS in Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Slovak Republic, Cyprus, Turkey, Israel and other Mediterranean countries.

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thestar.com.au SPORT | South Coast Athletics resumes Wonthaggi Little Athletics ATHLETIC competition resumed after a short Christmas break with South Coast Athletics members in action at the Vern Curnow Shield competition held in Newborough.

Members also competed at the Athletics Victoria zone v zone competition held at Nunawading and Knox. Standout performances were from Declan Morrison who ran a new personal best and set a club record running the Men’s under 16 200m in 24.41secs and Sarah Lewis who broke the 5 minute barrier to record a new personal best of 4.54.11min in the Women’s Open 1500m. Athletics Victoria – Zone v Zone competition: 10/1/15 Open Women: Sarah

Lewis: 100m 15.02sec, 400m 1.05.79min, 1500m 4.54.11min (PB) Emma Plumb: 100m 16.46sec, 400m 1.18.36min, Javelin 22.34m, Discus 17.62m Eleanor Patterson: High Jump 1.91m Masters Men: Steve Plumb: 100m 14.94sec, 400m 1.10.05min, Long Jump 3.75m, Javelin 26.33m, Discus 24.03m Russ Dickenson: 2000m Walk 11.23.09min Vern Curnow Shield Newborough 3/1/15: U/16 Men: Declan Morrison: 200m 24.41sec (Club record) U/18 Women: Kaitlyn Jobling: 200m 32.37sec Open Women: Sarah Lewis: 1500m 5.15.54min Open Men: Mark Coulter: 200m 25.72sec, 1500m 4.54.11min, Triple Jump 10.36m

ONLY 64 athletes attended on Saturday in the mild conditions.

Sarah Lewis: broke the five minute barrier to record a new personal best of 4.54.11min in the Women’s Open 1500m at the zone v zone competition.

Six new centre records were broken, all in the Turbo Javelin. The record breakers were Baia Pugh (U8G) 13.5m, Archie Terlich (U8B) 25.7m, Sarah Stone (U9G) 17.5m, Xavier Lindsay (U9B) 31.9m, Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery (U10G) 20.98m and Hayden Lindsay (U10B) 23.93m. There were 128 personal bests for the morning. The best achievements are listed below. 5PBs: U11G: Sandra Grey, Shot put, 1500m, High Jump, 70m, 400m 4PBs: U6B: Archie Jobe, 200m, 100m, 70m, High Jump U8G: Baia Pugh, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump, 70m, 1100m walk

U9G: Chloe Butcher, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump, 100m, 1100m walk U10 B: Saher Biggs, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump, 70m, 1100m walk; Isaac Shaw, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump, 70m, 100m U10 G: Laetitia Pugh,

Turbo Javelin, Long Jump, 70m, 1100m walk U11B: Matthew Nicholson, Shot put, 1500m walk, 70m, 400m U13B: Griffin Campbell-Seal, 1500m walk, discus, 400m, 100m U13G: Rachel Aitken, 1500m walk, discus, 400m, Triple Jump

500 walk: Bridget (under 15) on the left and Georgia (under16) on the right.

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Presentation night A RECORD crowd attended the presentation night and barbecue at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre recently.

This has been a bumper year for the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association with increased teams and

new players, successful junior coaching, an active after school program, a prestigious country week award and new social programs. Wonthaggi’s top veteran players won medals in both international and national championships and Averil Roberts, the

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

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association’s international accredited umpire, travelled to New Zealand and Shanghai to umpire in world titles. The association president Bruce Harmer presented awards to the premiers and runners-up in three grades over two seasons, winners and runnersup in graded and junior championships held during the year and to other successful players. The week previous to the presentation night the final social program afternoon was held. Six com-

munity groups had been represented over two seasons. Certificates were presented to all players and they were congratulated on their success on completing the program. The program will continue in 2015 commencing on the first Thursday in February. An extension to the table tennis centre is planned for 2015 to accommodate the increasing numbers of players, teams, events and programs.

A Grade winners: from left, Luke Anstey, Justin Licis, Sebastian Vethanayagam, Trish Denier, Dirk Holwerda and Bruce Harmer.

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A Reserve winners: from left, back row, Daniel Park, Daniel Chetland, Sean Michael, Corey Bennett, Matthew Kent and Paul Dwyer. Front row from left, Rory Gow, Archie Paxton (five trophies) and Leigh Allamby.

Above: Award winning Allamby family: from left, Leigh, Darcy and Beau.

Multiple A Reserve winner: Daniel Park.

B Grade winners: from left, back row, Rory Gow, Darcy Allamby, Matthew Kent, Ben Kent, Deegan Wood, and Archie Paxton. Front row from left, Charlie Donohue, Jack Duff, Max Duff, Beau Allamby, Leit Rivers and Juan Lacanaria.

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Allambee stage tennis tournament LEONGATHA Tennis Club was the venue for the annual Allambee, Mirboo and District Tennis Association doubles tournament over the weekend. Despite predictions of rain, this didn’t eventuate with fine conditions prevailing for some great tennis.

Section One men’s doubles: from left, winners, Scott McIvor and Matthew Pocklington, and runners-up Warren Littlejohn and Kiemen Hemming.

Section One ladies’ doubles: back from left, winners, Michelle Krohn and Bronwyn Williams; front from left, Ange Williams and Shelley Walker. Section Two mixed doubles: from left, winners Greg Edwards and Jill Edwards and runners-up Connor Krohn and Marg Barter.

Section Two men’s doubles: from left, winners, Greg Edwards and Neil Odgers and runners-up Shaun Fraser and Wayne Roberts.

South Gippsland Field and Game HAPPY New Year to all clay target shooters.

Sunday presented as a lovely sunny day with light winds, in complete contrast to the heat of the previous day, and so it was an ideal day to start clay shooting for the year at Hallston with 76 attending. The club presented a 75 target shoot with 2 rounds of 38/37 as against the traditional 3 x 25 rounds, we have been doing this for some time now. The ground at Hallston involves about a 1km walk around a circular track to complete a round and being able to shoot 75 targets in only 2 rounds instead of 3 makes for an easier and quicker day and I think participants appreciate less walking and earlier finishes. We will continue to do this until daylight saving finishes, and then return to 50 target events over 2 rounds through winter. As I write this the 2015 duck hunting sea-

son hasn’t yet been announced, but the club is again doing WIT training and testing for prospective new hunters this season. If you would like to attend these sessions in late February could you please ring Geoff Cooper on 0408 623 738 to register your interest. Advertisements with the exact dates and times will appear in this paper at a later date. Results The winner of the Leith Johnson Aggregate Trophy for juniors will be announced at our February shoot. Results for January 4 shoot were as follows; AA: K Jacobs 66, S Silver 60. A: S White 57, R Hemphill 53, P Knox 49. B: K Hart 55, G Lewin 56, P Pentland 56. C: B Byrnes 55, S Grattan 52, B Knowles 51. V: G Hart 58, J Jennison 50, J.Robbins 48. L. K.Bengstaan 58, K Matthies 56, B Hart 44. J : J Stockdale 56, B Lilley 35, D Markley 28.

Wonthaggi Clay Targets IT has been a busy few months at the Wonthaggi Clay Target shooting range with two major events, one being the annual Christmas Shoot and the other the New Year’s Day shoot. A large crowd converged on the range for the Christmas Shoot with around 50 shooters in total. The weather was good and the day was followed by a dinner to celebrate the year and a surprise guest (Santa on a Harley!). The overall high gun for the day was Mitch Foon and the winner of the ladies section

Vicky Stafford. The New Year’s event marked the start of a new year and saw sunny clear skies with 33 shooters overall, with many new shooters coming to try out the facilities. The results for the New Year’s Day shoot are as follows: AA; 1st Wayne Parks 128/128, 2nd William Woodward 127/128 A; 1st Michael Hutchins 97/100, 2nd George Sparey 105/109 B; 1st John Butters 94/101, 2nd Brian Barlow 92/101 C; 1st Jack Stockdale 114/118, 2nd James Steevens 113/118 Jackpot Winners Are: Split between Wayne Parks and William Woodward. Junior High Gun: Jack

Stockdale. Ladies High Gun: Vicki Stafford. Overall High Gun: Wayne Parks The Wonthaggi Clay Target range is situated at 20 Cape Paterson Road, just 3 minutes out of Wonthaggi heading toward Cape Paterson. The range is open to members of the public over the age of 12 and no licence is required to try out the sport, under the watch of very experienced shooters. The range is open for practice each Thursday from 5pm. Please contact Wayne Parks - 0412 597 216 for further details or bookings.

Section One mixed doubles: from left, runners-up Matthew Pocklington and Shelley Walker and winners Justin Krohn and Michelle Krohn.

Section Two ladies’ doubles: back from left, Sue Clark and Nicole Clark and front from left, Sherrill Winkler and Michelle Charlton.

Tennis classic in Leongatha SOME top tennis was witnessed in Leongatha last Wednesday for the Annual Junior and Open South Gippsland Tennis Classic.

Ready to go: Ryan Hayward (left) and Will Littlejohn both from Leongatha were warming up prior to their finals matches in the Annual Junior and Open South Gippsland Tennis Classic at the Leongatha courts last Wednesday.

Big stretch: Jessica Palmer from Grantville played in the women’s final of the Annual Junior and Open South Gippsland Tennis Classic.

Love fifteen: Leongatha North’s Sarah Ford was a strong contender throughout the tournament and played in the women’s final last Wednesday against Jessica Palmer from Grantville.

Serves up: Adam Arnold served it up to Aiden Fitzgerald in the men’s final.

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Inverloch instructor: professional riding instruction coach Kelly van den Berg was giving Imogen Price of Phillip Island some valuable showjumping tips during the three day camp last week.

Young riders: Chloe Woolley, Ventnor with Cheyenne, Grace Cotter, Melbourne with Sam, Lillian Woolley, Ventnor with Jess and Gracie Newman, Ventnor with George at the Phillip Island camp on Wednesday.

Happy duo: Sianan Price at the Phillip Island Pony Club camp on Wednesday with her horse Aegean.

Pony club campers saddle up By Helen Bowering

WITH the summer holidays in full swing horse riders from Phillip Island, Drouin and Melbourne saddled up for their annual three day pony club camp last week.

High flyer: Imogen Price takes her horse Macaulay over the jumps on Wednesday during the pony club camp at Ventnor.

The New Year camp on the Island continues on a tradition that started many years ago at Mossvale Park that attracted many local pony clubs from around the district including Berrys Creek, Tarwin Lower, Wonthaggi, Bass Valley, Corner Inlet and Phillip Island. Unfortunately the last camp was held around 1994 or 1995. According to well known Middle Tarwin instructor and judge Beverley Shandley camping was banned at the park about 20 years ago. Mrs Shandley said it was unfortu-

nnate ate as it really brought a lot of clubs together and was a lovely venue. Club member and one of the camp coordinators Amanda Price said the Mossvale three day camp was always held just after the New Year and “we have carried on that tradition since the Mossvale camps stopped back in the 90’s”. Some 20 riders camped out at the Phillip Island Pony Club at Ventnor from February 6 to 8 and enjoyed an intensive program with sessions offered in a range of disciplines including dressage, showjumping and cross country instruction and training, carried out in intimate groups by top instructors including former Island club member Libby Cameron, Upper Ferntree Gully, well known local equestrian rider Sue Spurway and Inverloch’s Kelly van den Berg. Mrs Price said the camp provides some very good training with a big

clubmanship. emphasis on clubmanship “We all share meals, evening activities and a movie night where we all get together and to finish we all have a nice relaxed beach ride that is great for the riders and horses,” Mrs Price said. “After two intense days with early starts the beach ride allows the horses to recover after a couple of hot days.” The horses are floated down to the property of prominent race horse trainer Eric Musgrove at Soldiers Road, Coronet Bay who generously offers his property to the club to park their vehicles and tether the horses for the beach ride and lunch. Talking to The Star last Wednesday, Kilcunda rider Bridget Lowe said this is her fourth year attending the camp and she just loves it. “We really learn a lot every year and I enjoy all the sessions,” she said.

Riding high in Wonthaggi By Helen Bowering ON the back of a successful three day pony club camp last week that attracted some 60 riders the Wonthaggi Pony Club is set to host the 2015 State dressage and showjumping championships next month.

Hundreds of the State’s best riders will converge on Wonthaggi for the weekend of February 21 and 22 for the Pony Club Association Victoria (PVCA) championship event that will see 90 dressage and 120 showjumpers competing. There are 10 zones associated

with the event and each year a different zone has a turn and the Wonthaggi club applied to host the event and was thrilled to have been selected said Wonthaggi club member Carol Chalmers . “We decided we have very good facilities with lots of improvements made in recent years including the new double arena, being used for the first time for the pony club camp, the single arena established some six years ago, 30 new yards, new horse wash area, upgraded water supply, extensively renovated grassed areas and we have just acquired new $4500 portable arenas,” Mrs Chalmers said. “The portable arenas were made possible with the generous

assistance and support of the Wonthaggi Club and Inverloch branch of the Bendigo Community Bank. “These will be put to good use during the championships, throughout the year at the club and we can also share these with other local clubs.” Mrs Chalmers said the club has done a lot of fundraising and the improvements at the club are all thanks to a lot of hard work and many volunteer hours put in by the members. “The event is going to be huge and a boost for the town and we welcome spectators to come along and entry will be free. “The club will be handling all the catering at the event and on Friday and Saturday nights dinners are

Exhilarating: Jasmyne Hamilton formerly of Wonthaggi travelled all the way from Shepparton to attend the three day camp where she picked up some tips in cross country on Wednesday.

on offer at the Wonthaggi Club and a courtesy bus will be available.” As for the pony club camp it was another success for the club with riders coming from a range of pony clubs including Bunyip, Tarwin Lower, Drouin, Pakenham, Seville, Meeniyan, Mt Evelyn, Berrys Creek, Loch Nyora, some Melbourne clubs and of course Wonthaggi. The camp ran from Tuesday to Thursday last week with three training sessions a day including dressage, cross country and showjumping by nine top instructors, Adam Wootten, Del Ogilvy, Poowong, Jim Brown, Moe, Paul Williams, Tonimbuk, Tara Galjar, Taylah Lambert, Emily Hill, Loch, Ian Bal-

Cheeky: Meeniyan’s Corban Davis and his cute steed Toy Boy had a lot of fun at the Wonthaggi camp.

Fun and games: from left Oscar Davis, Meeniyan, Bree Reid, Wonthaggi, Luke Boyle, Tarwin, Corban Davis, Meeniyan and Jade Kenny, Wonthaggi enjoyed their jousting games with instructor Emily Hill of Loch during the Wonthaggi Pony Club camp last week.

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Father, son dominate fun run MIRBOO North’s Sam Quirk and his father Steve Quirk took out first and second places respectively in the annual Waratah Bay to Sandy Point Fun Run held on Sunday, January 11. There were exactly 400 participants this year in the 11th annual run held by the

Fish Creek Football/Netball Club. In the women’s section it was a case of sister act with Koonwarra sisters Catherine and Jemima Wilson crossing the line together to be joint winners followed closely in third by Korumburra’s Sarah Donohue. Conditions were not perfect; the south easterly proved quite hard for a lot

of the regular runners. The event was well supported by the Waratah Bay Surf Life Saving Club who provided first aid, support vehicle, venue and a barbecue at the conclusion. Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist in the high jump, Leongatha’s Eleanor Patterson and multiple winner of the fun run Michelle Jellef presented awards at the conclusion

Top three: from left, second Steve Quirk, winner Sam Quirk, and third Ryan McKnight.

Football support: Stony Creek footballers joined in the fun run put on by the other creek Fish Creek. The boys from Stony outraced their Fish Creek counterparts. Pictured from left are Joel Sinclair, Brett McKnight, Cameron Stone and Ryan McKnight. Ryan finished third in the event overall.

They’re off: off and racing into a headwind were the 400 participants in the fun run.

Well done: Gabby and Greg Buckland, who have been two of the strong forces behind the annual fun run, congratulate Sam Quirk on his victory.

Keen competitors: from left, Fish Creek junior footballers Brodie Cary, Levi Cocksedge and Darcy Berryman support their club’s fun run.

Worthy winner: Eleanor Patterson, centre, with winner Sam Quirk and sponsors - Bendigo Bank representative Rob Liley.

Top three women: from left, Catherine Wilson and Jemima Wilson from Koonwarra, equal winners, with third placed Sarah Donohue from Korumburra.

Ready to race: Kristy, left, and Sam Wilkins of Fish Creek are ready to start the fun run.

of the fun run.

Results placegetters

Fastest overall: (female) equal 1st Cathy and Jemima Wilson 36.52, 2nd Sarah Donohue 36.53; (male) 1st Sam Quirk 31.09, 2nd Steve Quirk 32.33. 12 & Under: (female) 1st Josie Andrighetti 41.52, 2nd Montana Owen 48.03, 3rd Ada Hill 49.07; (male) 1st Zac Fullagher 36.24, 2nd Woodley Hall 39.19, 3rd Harrison Garlick 40.08. 15 & Under: (female) 1st Lulu Andrighetti 43.38, 2nd Amelie Lay 47.59, equal 3rd Maria Wright De Pedro and Annie Buntine 48.20; (male) 1st Kieran Hesse 35.20, 2nd Troy Van Dyke 37.52, 3rd Jordan Hill 39.35. 19 & Under: (female) 1st Amy Veenendaal 46.07, 2nd Zoe Reber-Ewin 55.21, 3rd Mia Reber-Ewin 59.32; (male) 1st Nick Argento 33.30, 2nd Tom Hall 33.57, 3rd Jacob Lay 36.44. 20 & Over: (female) 1st Jemima Wilson 36.52, 2nd Samantha Wilkins 39.51, 3rd Claire Sutterby 42.59; (male) 1st Sam Quirk 31.09, 2nd Cameron Stone 34.56, 3rd Mitchell Hilder 36.48. 30 & Over: (female) 1st Catherine Wilson 36.52, 2nd Sarah Donohue 36.53, 3rd Kate Downward 37.35; (male) 1st Ryan McKnight 32.47, 2nd Tim Bowden 32.51, 3rd Simon Marcus 33.33. 40 & Over: (female) 1st Renee Heywood 43.25, 2nd Gabrielle Liedel 46.12, 3rd Katrina Nooy 46.14; (male) 1st Chris Morrison 34.10, 2nd Andrew Haydon 34.37, 3rd Alex Thompson 36.36. 50 & Over: (female) 1st Carmel Quirk 47.56, 2nd Moira Tobin 48.29, 3rd Kerry Buckley 51.20; (male) 1st Steve Quirk 32.33, 2nd Chris Harvey 35.24, 3rd Warwick Davis 37.05. 60 & Over: (female) 1st Rhonda Trengove 57.59, 2nd Anne Duggan 58.48, 3rd Helen Escott 60.09; (male) 1st Andrew Jamieson 39.16, 2nd Terry White 49.50, equal 3rd Jim Duggan and Rowan Ireland 52.56. Oldest runner: Rowan Ireland, 74 years old, 52.56. Youngest runner: Isabel Bowden, 5 years old, 68.35.

Winner: Sam Quirk of Mirboo North crosses the line to win the fun run in a time of 31.09; not bad into a strong easterly head wind. Amazingly Sam won this event as a 14 year old eight years ago in a faster time!

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SATURDAY’s Stableford Competition was played in ideal weather with the course again in superb condition. A big field contested the day with Trevor Rickard (12) successful in A Grade with 38 points. Peter Brownlie (18) also had 38 points to win B Grade and also take out the Super Comp. C Grade was won by Peter Hartigan with 37 points and Marcus Fleming (33) had 40 points to win in D Grade. NTP’s were Andrew Smith on the fourth hole, Rod Hopcraft on the seventh, Paul Tierney on the 14th and Garry Petroff on the 16th. DTL Balls : Mark Anderson, Allan Schache, Kevin Castwood, Bryan McCorkell, Will Norden, Barry Attwood, Tim Venten, John Eabry, Rod Hopcraft, Renato Monacella, David Turner, Geoff McDonald, Peter Jaspers, Merv Stubbs, Craig Hams, Ron Chaplin, Russell Williams, Ken Wardle, Jean Pierre Domain, Andrew Smith and Peter Horman. Geoff McDonald (10) continued his consistent good form and had a big week in winning the Tuesday A Grade event with 38 points in a countback and taking the honours again on Thursday with 40 points. Other winners on Tuesday were John Dalton (17) with 40 points in B Grade, John Moor (20) also with 40 points to win C Grade and Frank Smedley (26) had 39 points to win D Grade in a countback. NTP’s were Michael Thomas on the fourth hole, Bryan Langsford on the seventh, Steve Fisher on the 14th and Joe Lowell on the 16th. DTL Balls : Bruce Cathie, Peter Hart, Peter Jaspers, Steve Fisher, Allan Schache, G. Pearce, Warren Dummett, Peter Seth, Ted Bruinewoud, Bruce Hutton, Michael Thomas, Jon Smith, Bryan Langsford, Peter Brownlie,

David Forbes, Allan Robertson, Ryan Thomas, Jim Arnott and Bruce Gibson. Other winners on Thursday were Nick Lafferty (19) in B Grade with 40 points in a countback and Gerry Mooney (31) with a very good 42 points in D Grade. NTP’s were Alan Robertson on the fourth hole, John Dalton on the 14th and John French on the 16th. DTL Balls : Kevin Scott, Bryan McCorkell, Mick Oliver, David Forbes, Allan Schache, Ian Murchie, Peter Brownlie, Bryan Sword, B. McQuillan, Stephen Chetcuti, Frank Thomas, Tim Venten, Phil Chrimes, John French, R. Rumian, Peter Hobson, Peter Hartigan, and N. Dragon.

Sunday nine hole competition A perfect golf day after the rain. Fifty-four players competed in 10 teams with some very good scores and broken handicaps. The best gross for the ladies was Marilyn Williams with 47 strokes. Barry Attwood with 37 won the men’s best gross. Louise Schacke with 55-21½-33½ won the ladies’ best net and Allan Schacke 44-14-30 was the winner of the men’s best net. Doug Clemann won nearest the pin on the 14th, only one and a half strokes separated the first four places. The winners were Espy Eagles 140, equal 2nd was shared by Chariots of Fire and 7 Up on 141. The Top Dogs were 4th with 141½. The next round will be played on February 1.

Leongatha ladies Wednesday, January 7: Winners: A Grade Di Williams 19/35 points. B Grade Bryan Sword 21/39 points. C Grade Lyn Hart 37/41 points. Down the line: Marg Griffiths 35, Gerry Glackin 35,

Korumburra ladies THE day turned out much warmer than expected last Wednesday, with many struggling with the hot temperatures. Twenty women played in the South African Modified Pairs competition. Barb Walker (20) and Kath Welsh (28) won the day, with 67 points. The runners-up were Marg Young (24) and Chris Rickard (23), finishing with 64 points. Barb Twite was nearest the pin on the first and Carie Harding was closest on the 13th. Next Wednesday is a Stroke round for the January Monthly Medal. There will be a stall, so please try to bring some goods if you have extra produce or spare items. Partly due to the forecast of rain, there were insufficient numbers for a competiton on Saturday. There was also no twilight competition on Thursday evening as the weather prediction was severe, although the night turned out to be finer and calmer than expected.

Victorious: from left, Kath Welsh and Barb Walker were the winners of the South African Pairs event at Korumburra last Wednesday.

Sue Bowler 34, Mandy Moyle 34, L. Sharrack 33, Glenys Day 32, Trevor Bowler 32 and Dot Stubbs 32. Saturday, January 10: Winners: A Grade Dot Stubbs 15/37 points. B Grade Marea Maher 25/39 points. Down the line: Rebecca Wilson 36, Marilyn Williams 35, Coral Gray 35, Portia Toussant 33, Marie Turner 32.

Woorayl THE stroke event on Saturday was sponsored by Frank Schwarz. A Grade prize went to Greg Fennell with a net 70, Pat Wallace had the best score of the day winning B Grade with net 68 and John Bolge won C Grade with a net 69. Down the line balls to B. Hogan, Dale Burge, J. Hassett, P. Burgess, C. Hall, D. Hunt and T. Martin. Nearest the pins to Brian Wilson and Tony Johnston. The ladies event (stableford) was won by Marg Tuckett with 37 points and she also won the only nearest the pin on the 17th. The ball rafle saw the Spider syndicate win. The Thursday competition saw Pat Wallace successful with 45 points and a ball going to Graham Challis. Next week is stableford.

Korumburra THERE were 43 players on Saturday, January 10 for a South African modified pairs competition, with trophies by Trevor Humphrey. A Grade: R. Gallagher (18 hcp), N. Perks (6 hcp) 77 pts; I. Gibson, G. Jones 65; B. Newton, R. Rees 64. B Grade: C. Rielly (25 hcp), R. Spokes (12 hcp) 65 pts; D. Hislop, A. Twite 64; M. Belvedere, S. Webster 64. Nearest the pin: 1st P. Hopkins, 7th R. Rees, 10th P. Hopkins, 13th J. Solly. Tuesday’s winner was J. Enbom 38 pts and Thursday’s winner was C. Rielly 40 pts. Notices: February 1, family day, two ball ambrose, $10 a head including afternoon tea; Dowels’ appreciation January 25 - Chinese.

Wonthaggi ON Saturday we played a stableford event with a field of 82 players. A Grade winner was G. Hewlett 42 points, B Grade K. Ridout 41 points and C Grade A. Copeland 43 points. Balls down the line: J. Jordan, G. Rogers, B. Howard 40; F. Anderson, I. Sullivan, E. Vanagtmaal, D. Dye, L. Cooper, A. Lowe 39; B. Cornelis, S. Tiziani, R. Johnson 38. Nearest the pins: 2nd G. Hewlett, 8th F. Loughran, 13th R. Bolding, 17th R. Bolding. Don’t forget if you are interested in playing pennant golf we start in eight weeks. Put your name on the sheet in the pro shop as we have to select the sides. Time sheets for Saturdays are designed for our players to register their names during the week so the field runs smoothly. Can those few who turn up on Saturday looking for a game make the effort to call the pro shop during the week and register their tee time. This would make it a lot easier for Robyn and would make things run smoothly. Over the next month or so we will be rebuilding the 17th green and its bunkers. From

mid February there will be a temporary green for six to eight weeks in front of our current 17th green which means we will be playing the same layout but just a shorter hole until the new green is back in play. Have a great week and I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday - great golfing.

Meeniyan SATURDAY’S 4-ball stableford event was kindly sponsored by club member Graeme “Trucky” Hughes. The outright winners, with 48 points, were A. Kuhne (16) and S. Sinclair (27). Next best were the young pair of C. Buckland (7) and N. Buckland (36) with 43. Balls to I. Inglis and C. Graeme, D. Thomson and G. Hoskin – all with 42 points. Consolation balls to R. Hannay and P. Riddle (35 points) and P. Hutchinson and C. Olden (37 points). NTP to C. Stewart and the pro pin to G. Hughes. In his absence F. Stalker failed to take home the member’s draw. A good field contested Tuesday’s stableford event with C. Stewart (25) the eventual winner with 45 points. Runner-up was W. Reilly (26) with 40. Balls to P. Johnston with 39 and C. Buckland with 37. Best nine to L. Hemphill and NTP to B. Fiek. Congratulations to P. Kuhne on having an eagle on the first. Thursday saw a win to D. McIntyre (18) with 39 points, followed by C. Stewart (24), on a count back, with 38. Best nine to B. Betts.

Foster THE winner of Tuesday’s men’s stableford was Andrew Naylor with 40 points. DTL: N. Black, R. Fulton and P. Gilder. NTP: Kevin Witheridge and Nev Thompson. The winner of Thursday’s men’s par was Kevin Flett +3. DTL: John Mathers, John Stone, Paul Spencer and Larry Giddy. NTP: Alec Morley and Nev Thompson. The winner of Friday’s stableford was Gary Phelan with 20 points. DTL: Geoff Nott, Norm Cooper, Merle Barham and Geoff Eddy. NTPs: Merle Barham. Saturday was the first round of the Stig Nelander stableford event. Muggy but fine conditions greeted the golfers, in what turned out to be a day of hot scoring. Ray Prain came out on top in A Grade with a stellar 43 points. Terry Need returned home to fire 41 points and take out B Grade. DTL: Robert Fulton, Nev Thompson, Paul Spencer, Peter Dight, Andrew Naylor and Jim Freeman. NTPs: Paul Spencer, Kris Drangsholt, Paul Spencer, Kevin Flett and Peter Dight. The ladies had a running competition over the past two Saturday’s which saw Barb Britten winning with 34 points. DTL: Pam Witheridge. NTPs: Jocelyn Town. The members’ draw was won by Jan Raimondo who is a Friday night regular and was present to collect the $1000. The draw will drop back to

$500 this coming Friday. The Saturday golfers’ draw was won by Mark Bowden who wasn’t present to collect the $340. The draw will jackpot to $360 next week. A big field turned out to play in the annual charity day on Sunday. The total amount of money raised was just under $2300 thanks to some generous donations. The winners were Neil Cavanagh, Lucien Tinkler and Alana Cox with a 60 off the stick. In the ladies the winners were Gayle Tyers, Simon Dixon and Janette Dixon. In the mixed the winners were Noel Black, Jan Best and Judy Bacon. In the men’s the winners were Garry Clavarino, Russell McCallion and Trevor Jones. DTL: Paul Spencer, Kevin DaSilviera, Rob Bride. F. Dagostino, S. Horstra, H. Lees. John Stone, G. Hassen and N. Stone. NTP: L. Tinkler, K. DaSilviera, K. Parry, K. Roberts, K. Parry, G. Prue, S. Grant and J. Town. Thank you for all who turned out and made the day a success. Coming events: Tuesday, January 13 - Stableford. Thursday, January 15 - Stableford: Six Hole Summer Sixes 4.30 to 6pm. Friday, January 16 - nine hole Stableford; members’ draw, 6.30pm to 8.30pm - $500. Saturday, January 17 2 ball Ambrose Member/Guest Day; golfers’ draw 5,30pm - $360. Sunday, January 18 Community Beginners Clinic.

Golf on: Alice Campbell (left) and Pauline Lancaster enjoyed a leisurely round of golf at the Woorayl Golf Club last Wednesday.

Putter up: Marg Tuckett (right) and Barb James did their best to keep cool as they worked their way around the Woorayl Golf Course in Leongatha last Wednesday.

Margaret leaves golfing legacy MARGARET McDonald is taking a rest from the bank books to focus more on her handicap, at the Lang Lang Golf Club.

The Koo Wee Rup lady has retired as ladies treasurer at the club, after continually serving in the role for 44 years. Margaret was introduced to golf in 1952 by her friend Doreen Anderson and first played at the original golf course in McDonalds Track, Lang Lang. When that old farm course was sold in 1960, Margie and her husband Ken were among the members to pay one pound each a year to help build a new course at the existing site on the South Gippsland Highway. The new course opened in May 1963, but fundraising was still necessary to keep the finances going and club members held street stalls, card nights, conducted catering and the like. Working at the Lang Lang show and rodeo were two yearly events at which the club made substantial money. In 2003, Margaret compiled the history of the club from items which she had collected for the club’s 40th year celebrations. While undertaking her research, she became aware of a silver cup at the Pakenham Golf Club and after a few more months of research, established this cup was the 1933 Pennant Cup that had been won by the Lang Lang men’s pennant team. The cup was eventually returned to her via David Hoar, a long time member of the Pakenham Golf Club. She presented the club to Clive Taylor, the president of Lang Lang Golf Club, at the annual meeting. Margaret was involved with the club’s 40th and 50th anniversary celebrations and knew of many past members to contact. She said she owes her gratitude to her husband Ken for her involvement with the club, as without his support that would not

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have been possible. Ken is also a foundation member of the club, and for his involvement and voluntary labour in the early days, he was awarded life membership of the Lang Lang Golf Club in 2012. Margaret was also involved in the South Gippsland Ladies Golf Association, where she was secretary for four years for Ruth Kinsella, when Ruth was the delegate for South Gippsland and Peninsula at the Victorian Ladies Golf Union. Margaret has enjoyed many achievements during her golfing years and by the far the greatest was winning the four ball memorial knockout event with Mary Dwyer. Di Fraser of Loch has taken over the treasurer’s role.

Handing over: Margaret McDonald (right) has resigned as ladies treasurer at Lang Lang Golf Club after serving for 44 consecutive years in the role. Di Fraser has taken over the role.

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thestar.com.au Inverloch INVERLOCH Bowls Club is busy catering for the needs of a surprising number of visitors who have accepted our invitation to try their hand at bowling, often for the first time, as part of the Summer Bowls program introduced this year. There’s still plenty of holiday time for barefoot bowlers to take advantage of this offer. Meanwhile, regular bowls events are limited, due to the unavailability of our number one green, which will be recommissioned on January 21. On Thursday, January 8, 15 bowlers ignored the constant threat of rain (which didn’t actually happen until the match was finished) and formed four teams to play two twelve-end games, on our character-filled number two green. Only one team managed to win two games. Winners, with 35 points were Brian Hensley (S), Graeme Dunlop, Rob Dowling and Harry Dunn. Runners-up, with 24 points, were Rob Howard (S), Rick Brevitt, Gavin Blew and David Turnbull. Next Thursday, January 15, Inverloch will host the splitround Turkey Triples event, so no social bowls on that day. Men’s social bowls will resume on Thursday January 22, commencing at the usual summer time, 12.30pm. The following Thursday, January 29, Inverloch will again host a Turkey Triples event, the second for the month, so no social bowls on that day. Members are reminded of the President’s Garden Party to be held at the Burges’ home on January 19, commencing at 1.30 pm, with finger food, spinning wheel, raffles, cake stall, lucky door prizes, Fashions on the Day and a ‘ Lady of the Day’ competition, so it’s time to frock up and enter this fundraising event. Tickets from Gail Burge. A ladies’ meeting will be held at the club-rooms on Wednesday, January 14 at 11am. This will be a good opportunity to learn about coming events, share your recent experiences and voice your concerns.

Leongatha WHAT a start for 2015 for the Leongatha club as far as bowls goes. The scheduled ladies triples day for January 9 as well as social bowls for January 3 and 7 were all cancelled or abandoned due to weather. Saturday, January 10 saw 26 teams take to the greens for a social bowls event and the winners were Alan Rayson (s) and Jo Runciman with three wins plus 17. Runnersup were Jack Kuiper (s) and David Bee with two wins

Modern facilities: Inverloch Bowls Club president Ron Burge shows his form outside the new extension at the club.

Looking good: inspired by progress on the new kitchen at Inverloch Bowls Club are, from left, painter and club member Mike Yates, club president Ron Burge, and plasterer and club member Dave Roberts.

New look bowls club takes shape By Brad Lester THE $250,000 redevelopment of the Inverloch Bowls Club will open soon. The clubrooms are being extended to include a new kitchen, committee room, store room and toilets, providing more room and modern facilities for members to enjoy. The kitchen was upstairs and inconvenient to access, but the new kitchen plus 19. Sunday, January 11 the Nicholson pairs tournament took place and the results will be in the next report. Tuesday, January 13 will see round 12 of the ladies pennant underway after the break, with Division 1 ladies away to Inverloch and Division 3 at home to Mirboo North. Saturday, January 17 will see the men’s pennant resume with all three Leongatha Divisions 1, 3 and 4 at home. The club’s 2015 twilight barefoot bowls will commence on Tuesday, January 27, 5.30pm for a 6pm start. I have been advised there is still room for more teams, so those of our business folk who have not yet put in a team please contact either Barry Davidson 0409 188 345 or Bev Coulter 0427 623 841. Players can wear flat soled shoes or play barefoot. Wednesday, January 28 the monthly triples will take place with a 9.30am start and BYO lunch, and there is still room for more entries. Friday night, January 16 will be the first of the 2015 Kitty Club tea nights and names can be placed on the list near the entry to the match committee room. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

will enable the club to offer the public meals every second Friday night. Leongatha man Luis Castagna is managing the project, and tradesmen are working with club members to undertake the work. Club president Ron Burge cannot wait for the project to be completed. “The enthusiasm is just unbelievable at the moment,” he said. “I’ve been a member here for 30 years and I’ve never seen such a buzz. Everyone is just trying new ideas and we have a go ahead board.

Meeniyan THE 2014/15 pennant season is in its final home and away stage with three matches to go. On Tuesday 13th. division one was at home to Foster & are just out of the four. Saturday 17th. sees both teams away. Twos to Loch & fours to Korumburra. Twos at present are 3rd. while fours are languishing in 8th. place. Our nine week corporate bowls program got under way last week. On Tuesday January 6, 14 teams took part in a very keenly fought competition with many again participating in this its seventh year. Winners were Mudslides with Sharks runners-up. Wednesday 7th. winners were What do you Think? with runners up The Club. Eight teams took part. Club match results have included Marj Pearson defeating Annie Maruzza in the ladies. Champion of Champions event saw Col Hair & Alan Hanks defeat Bob Wylie & Mick Scott in the men’s pairs. The pairs play at Korumburra on Sunday, February 1. Members are reminded that entries for men’s 100up , President’s Handicap & the Open Singles event close this week.

“People can see things happening and now everyone is rapt.” Mr Burge said the club has funded most of the work, with the help of some minor grants. “This project has been going on for at least 10 years so we have been saving up,” he said. “We’ve been holding raffles, corporate bowls and barefoot bowls, and we also have a summer pass for $25 and so for seven weeks, people can come in play bowls and learn about the game from members.”

Fish Creek Results of Fish Creek Bowls Tournament 2-1-15 Affiliated Triples, Winners: Lee Mc Kenzie, Mil Karluesa, Alan Ralts R/Up: Brian Roffey, Rob Mortlock,Jenny Roffey Best Last Game: Andy Kerr, Duilio Stefani,Marie Kerr (Jack Charlton) 3-1-15 Fours Day Cancelled due to extreme heat 4-1-15 Mixed Fours, Winners: Milton Heywood, Linda Heywood, Rita and John Richardson R/Up: Ian Todd, Bill Harry, Bill Rahilly, Wayne Hunter Best Last Game: Don Livingstone, Jo Lesley Graeme amd Moss

A buy a brick program has also boosted the club’s coffers. The upper storey of the clubrooms is deteriorating and the balcony is rotting. Renovating that section will be another stage of the project, once the bar has been renovated and expanded. The bowls club is planning to remain by the foreshore for many years to come, having just signed a 21 year lease and planning to install a new $190,000 synthetic green in May, subject to receiving a State Government

5-1-15 Affliated Triples Winners: Phil Stimson, Ray Czempski, Mike Arnold Runners/Up: Don Kirk, Brian Harris, Bert Bright, Jim Parry, Nancy Parry, Jim Ganson, Alan Spooner, Don Lawson, Ian Griffith Best Last Game: Peter Hill , Brenda and Val Ryan An enjoyable Tournament with friendly interactions with players and sponsors Our secretary Tim had a team of family and friends playing each day. Exmembers Lyn Harper brought a team from Ashburton and Don Livingstone a team from Traralgon. Thank you to all our helpers behind the scenes. Next Saturday’s draw

grant of $50,000. The club will raise funds for the rest, including via members securing debentures. “We will then have one grass and one synthetic green, and we can play on it all year round,” Mr Burge said. The club has been hosting a tournament between visitors at the Inverloch Holiday Park and Surfside Caravan Park. The club now has 55 ladies members, 85 men and 35 social members.

Division 2 play Toora at home: T. McLean (S), R. McKenzie, R. Grylls, A. Kerr. M. Heywood (S), D. Christie, R. Barham Boka. R. Mortlock (S), R. Knight, B. Cooper, R. Staley. Division 5 play Inverloch at home: K. Flanders (S), N.

Buckland, R. Poletti, R. Everett. D. Stefani (S), C. Bell, P. Dean, A. Masson. J. Lindeman, J. Lavarda, B. Constantine, F. Carter. Barefoot bowls will most likely begin in the last week of January, phone Andy 5683 2380 or Will 5683 2377.

Annual mixed fours tournament: run by Fish Creek Bowls Club, Rita and John Richardson (Toora), Linda and Milton Heywood (Fish Creek) with sponsor Darryl McGannon from Edney’s Leongatha.

LDNA TWILIGHT NETBALL COMPETITION RECREATION RESERVE LEONGATHA Annual mixed triples tournament: run by Fish Creek Bowls Club, Allan Ralls, Mel Kaylvesa, Lee McKenzie (Morwell club).

STARTS February 3 & 4 (12 week competition)

TUESDAY Ladies section 1 & 2

WEDNESDAY Mixed section 1 & 2 Entry forms Kelvin Johns Bi Rite.

Final tally: Don Paterson (left) and Les Wilson assess the end during a hot day for social bowls at Leongatha Bowls Club on Wednesday.

Steady now: Graeme Drury prepares to deliver straight during a social match at Leongatha Bowls Club on Wednesday.

Annual open triples tournament: run by Fish Creek Bowls Club, Mike Arnold, Ray Czempinski, Phil Stimson (Mirboo North) with sponsors Trish and Alex Moon.

Teams & information to Email: kerribent@activ8.net.au Phone: Kerry Bentvelzen 0407 317 413, or Barb Challis 0403 047 902

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• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION ONE

Red Caps show class NERRENA has firmed its position on top of the ladder thanks to a brilliant knock by opener Mitchell Clark who scored 117 in its fighting win.

Saturday’s resumption of one-dayers after the Christmas break saw solid wins to Nerrena, Wonthaggi Miners, Workers, and Inverloch. The top three sides on the ladder all had wins and there’s now a fair gap opening up between the top four and the bottom four although Town’s loss in fourth place leaves the door open for the teams below it to have an influence on the finals makeup. The Nerrena match at Outtrim reserve was always going to be a tight one with OMK desperate for a win to keep its hopes alive. The Diggers sent Nerrena in and Mitchell Clark (117) and Dave Trotman (19) got things off to a good start with 67 for the opening wicket. Wightman and Symmons both fell cheaply but the middle order kicked with Paul Matheson 24 and Dave Baldi 45 not out backing up the big innings by Clark who smashed 11

fours and 5 sixes in his amazing century. Nerrena was 6/247 at the end of 40 overs; more than six an over needed by the Diggers. Jason Wilson led the way for OMK in reply with a fine 77 not out and some good support early in the order. But the pressure of the chase finally got to OMK with the tail falling away; OMK 8/196 at the close of 40 overs. Top four sides Inverloch and Town faced off and Town must have had too much plum pudding over Christmas such was its effort with the bat. Inverloch sent Town in on the Inverloch turf and with wickets falling steadily Town was never in the hunt; all out for 99 with the Scorpians one ball short of making up the 40 overs. Opening for Inverloch Walter Taberner’s fine 76 made sure there would be no fireworks for Town. B Thomas later in the order scored 46 not out as Inverloch finished easy winners at 9/200. Town’s Weerasinghe Silva took good figures of 4/30 for the Scorpians. Imperials up against Workers was on the front foot early as they amassed 195 batting first on the

East Campus, Leongatha. Middle order bat Christian Silkstone scored 83 of the total giving Workers something to chase. But the Workers had little trouble knocking out the runs with Gavin Britt’s 94 leading the way with 4/205 off just 35 overs. Phillip Island scored 6/167 batting first against bottom of the table Miners thanks to Eli Richards’ 62. But the Miners lifted and thanks to 65 from Jason Honeysett they were able to secure victory in a tight one. PHILLIP ISLAND def by WON MINERS 1st innings Phillip Island A. Manteit c. C. Thomas b. B. Foon.............................32 J. Black c. B. Foon b. R. Todd ...............................5 E. Richards b. L. Earl ...............62 B. Johnston c. G. Kent b. B. Foon...............................6 S. Boyack c. J. Honeysett b. B. Foon...............................0 C. Keerthisinghe stp. C. Thomas b. L. Earl ..............................22 J. Cox n.o. ................................16 S. Kirton n.o. ..............................5 Extras ......................................19 Total .............................6/167 (cc) Bowling: R. Birkett 0/22, R. Todd 1/41, B. Foon 3/27, J. Loos 0/33, L. Earl 2/43. 1st innings Won Miners D. Loos c. C. Keerthisinghe b. J. Cox .................................7 J. Andrighetto c. J. Black b. S. Kirton ...........................23 R. Birkett c. D. Johnston b. J. Cox ...............................20 C. Thomas c. J. Black b. D. Johnston ........................4 J. Honeysett

b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............65 R. Todd c. A. Manteit b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............24 G. Kent n.o. ..............................14 Extras ......................................20 Total ....................................6/177 Bowling: T. Officer 0/30, J. Cox 2/31, S. Kirton 1/30, D. Johnston 1/25, A. Thomas 0/20, C. Keerthisinghe 2/26, A. Manteit 0/12. OMK def by NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena M. Clark c&b. J. Wilson ........ 117 D. Trotman c. J. Wilson b. S. Jenkins .........................19 T. Wightman b. A. Miller ...........0 D. Symmons b. A. Miller ...........6 P. Matheson c. A. Jenkins b. B. Wyatt ...........................24 D. Baldi n.o. .............................45 R. Clark lbw. b. B. Wyatt .........10 C. Salmon n.o...........................13 Extras ......................................13 Total .............................6/247 (cc) Bowling: A. Jenkins 0/33, N. Cant 0/24, S. Jenkins 1/40, A. Miller 2/26, B. Wyatt 2/51, J. Wilson 1/65. 1st innings OMK A. Miller c. C. Salmon b. R. Clark ............................14 J. Van Rooye c. R. Clark b. J. Trease............................27 A. Gorrod b. T. Wightman .......33 J. Wilson n.o. ............................77 A. Rose c. D. Trotman b. T. Wightman .......................3 P. Dyer c. J. Trease b. T. Wightman .......................4 J. Paterson lbw. b. D. Symmons.......................2 B. Wyatt b. T. Wightman ............0 N. Cant b. D. Symmons .............1 S. Jenkins n.o. ..........................12 Extras ......................................23 Total .............................8/196 (cc) Bowling: R. Joy 0/44, J. Trease 1/40, R. Clark 1/32, P. Matheson 0/13, T. Wightman 4/28, D. Symmons 2/29. IMPERIALS def by WON WORKMENS 1st innings Imperials

Bowler attacks: Louie Rankin of Inverloch bowls to Ash Hickey of Leongatha Town in the A1 Grade match at Thompson Reserve, Inverloch. J. O’Loughlin r.o. .......................0 M. Lafferty c. J. Liddle b. J. Thomas .........................23 T. Williams b. J. Thomas..........12 R. Higgins c&b. B. Sword .........4 C. Silkstone c. J. Baker b. T. Hooper .........................83 L. Rogers lbw. b. J. Baker ........34 G. Sauvarin lbw. b. J. Baker.......1 R. McLennan c. D. Turton b. J. Baker ..............................3 J. Ginnane r.o. ............................6 K. Gray n.o............................... 11 Z. Price c. T. Hooper b. J. Baker ..............................2 Extras ......................................16 Total .......................................195 Bowling: R. Thomas 0/44, J. Thomas 2/35, B. Sword 1/32, M. Thomas 0/25, J. Baker 4/26, T. Hooper 1/28. 1st innings Won Workmens T. Hooper b. C. Silkstone .........22 C. Harvey b. Z. Price ...............19 G. Britt c. b. R. McLennan.......94 J. Baker c. b. R. McLennan ......23 R. Thomas n.o. .........................15 M. Thomas n.o. ..........................7

Extras ......................................25 Total ....................................4/205 Bowling: Z. Price 1/38, R. McLennan 2/37, L. Rogers 0/26, K. Gray 0/30, M. Lafferty 0/47, C. Silkstone 1/19. INVERLOCH d TOWN 1st innings Town Z. Trease b. L. Rankin................2 N. Johnston lbw. b. L. Rankin ....2 M. Borschman c. b. D. Clark .....6 M. Weerasinghe-Silva c&b. B. Thomas ...................13 J. Burge c. W. Taberner b. E. Cousins ........................10 M. Smith c. W. Taberner b. D. Mathews ........................3 J. Hume r.o. ................................0 A. Fixter n.o. ............................17 A. Hickey c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin............................6 L. Smith c. K. Rotthier b. D. Clark ..............................2 S. Clark b. K. Rotthier ............. 11 Extras ......................................27 Total .........................................99 Bowling: L. Rankin 3/16, D. Mathews 1/21, K. Rotthier 1/9, D.

Clark 2/15, B. Thomas 1/25, E. Cousins 1/7. 1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner c&b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ..........76 B. Debono c. S. Clark b. J. Burge ............................12 W. Rankin c. N. Johnston b. J. Burge ..............................6 K. Rotthier lbw. b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ......14 J. Smith lbw. b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ........0 D. Clark c. Z. Trease b. M. Borschman ....................1 C. Tait c. M. Smith b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ........0 D. Mathews c. N. Johnston b. A. Hickey .........................19 B. Thomas n.o. .........................46 L. Rankin b. A. Fixter ................6 E. Cousins n.o. ...........................0 Extras ......................................20 Total ....................................9/200 Bowling: J. Burge 2/40, S. Clark 0/26, M. Weerasinghe-Silva 4/30, M. Borschman 1/33, A. Hickey 1/41, A. Fixter 1/25.

• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION TWO

Low scores dominate division SCORES failed to reach great heights in A Grade Division Two cricket with just one surprise this round, Koonwarra/LRSL faltering against Fish Creek/Tarwin.

Played on the Leongatha turf, Fish Creek/Tarwin was sent in but veteran Gary Webster stood up with the opener making 55 and O Straw 51 not out as Fishy reached the gettable target of 5/177. In reply Koony got off to a shocker with the team at 3/7 early in the chase. It was left to B Perry to come up with the runs and he shone with 49. Despite some later order support Koony could manage just 8/128; the destroyer being Michael Danckert with 4/28. Top team Korumburra 3/104 batting second had no trouble with bottom side Foster which managed just 97 runs. Highlight of this match was Shane Dole’s 67 not out for the Cobras in a fairly lacklustre match. Kilcunda Bass kept its hopes alive with a solid win 9/176 batting first against Poowong/Loch 104. Main scorer in this was A Donohue’s 42 for Killy Bass. James Mahood’s 4/30 for Killy was also a stellar effort. In an entertaining match MDU 5/218 batting first was just too good for a fighting 9/181 by Glen Alvie. Wayne Prosser’s 65 for

MDU was magic as too was Craig Hoober’s 45 and Nick Eddy’s 43. Nick Eddy concluded a great match taking 4/29 in the victory despite 44 from Glen Alvie’s J Glen and a 46 from D Hales.

GLEN ALVIE def by MDU 1st innings MDU M. Olden b. D. Williams ............9 M. Le Page c. D. Hateley b. B. Glen .............................15 W. Prosser c. S. Smith b. J. Hales .............................65 C. Hoober b. D. Hales ..............45 N. Eddy c. D. Williams b. J. Hales .............................43 S. McRae n.o. ...........................15 A. Eddy n.o. ...............................0 Extras ......................................26 Total .............................5/218 (cc) Bowling: D. Hales 1/48, B. Glen 1/29, J. Hales 2/47, D. Williams 1/28, L. McRae 0/26, J. Glen 0/33. 1st innings Glen Alvie A. Hamilton c&b. A. Eddy.........8 R. Slade b. N. Eddy..................15 B. Glen lbw. b. N. Eddy ...........18 J. Glen c. C. Harris b. S. McRae ..........................44 D. Hales c. N. Eddy b. A. Eddy ............................46 S. Smith r.o.................................0 J. Burke b. N. Eddy ....................4 D. Hateley b. N. Eddy ................8 J. Hales n.o. ..............................16 D. Williams c. S. Arnup b. S. McRae ............................7 L. McRae n.o..............................1 Extras ......................................14 Total .............................9/181 (cc) Bowling: A. Eddy 2/30, M. Olden 0/30, C. Harris 0/21, S. McRae 2/42, N. Eddy 4/29, M. Le Page 0/5, S. Arnup 0/23. POOWONG-LOCH def by KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass M. Donohue lbw. b. J. Foster ...16 T. Aplin c. A. Sheedy b. N. Allen ..............................0

A. Donohue b. J. Foster ...........42 P. Palmer c. B. Hall b. C. Knox ............................17 A. Oats c. J. Foster b. A. Sheedy .........................23 J. Dakin c. A. Sheedy b. N. Allen ............................32 A. Larcombe b. M. Loader.........4 J. Tregear c. K. Miller b. M. Loader...........................2 T. Smith c. A. Fisher b. N. Allen ..............................7 J. Mahood n.o.............................6 D. Pipicelli n.o. ..........................0 Extras ......................................27 Total .............................9/176 (cc) Bowling: C. Cutler 0/19, N. Allen 3/30, J. Foster 2/35, M. Loader 2/28, A. Fisher 1/36, C. Knox 1/19. 1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox c. A. Donohue b. T. Smith ............................10 B. Hall c. P. Palmer b. A. Donohue ......................27 W. Pollock c. T. Smith b. J. Mahood.........................24 N. Allen c&b. J. Mahood ...........1 C. Cutler c. A. Donohue b. J. Mahood.........................15 P. Fort lbw. b. J. Mahood ...........0 A. Sheedy c. A. Larcombe b. A. Donohue ........................0 A. Fisher c. J. Tregear b. A. Donohue ........................1 K. Miller c. A. Larcombe b. T. Smith ..............................4 M. Loader c. M. Donahue b. D. Pipicelli .........................4 J. Foster n.o. ...............................6 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................104 Bowling: T. Smith 2/19, A. Oats 0/18, D. Pipicelli 1/9, J. Mahood 4/30, A. Donohue 3/26. KORUMBURRA d FOSTER 1st innings Foster G. Collis c. I. Osman b. S. Hayes ...........................21 H. Buckland lbw. b. S. Hayes ...........................16 J. Prain b. K. Dorman.................2 M. Lynch r.o. ..............................9 J. Chaseling b. S. Hayes .............0

S. Chaseling stp. D. Salmon b. I. Osman ...........................27 T. Smith c. A. Meade b. S. Dole................................3 D. Lacasa c. T. Lucas b. K. Dorman..........................2 H. Griggs c. P. Edwards b. S. Dole................................0 F. Griggs c. A. Meade b. K. Dorman..........................3 G. Tanner n.o. .............................0 Extras ......................................14 Total .........................................97 Bowling: A. Meade 0/14, K. Rigby 0/15, K. Dorman 3/19, S. Hayes 3/14, S. Dole 2/6, I. Osman 1/26. 1st innings Korumburra T. Lucas c. M. Lynch b. G. Collis .............................8 K. Rigby c&b. F. Griggs ............2 S. Dole n.o................................67 D. Salmon c. M. Lynch b. G. Collis .............................0 I. Osman n.o. ............................23 Extras ........................................5 Total ....................................3/104 Bowling: F. Griggs 1/17, G. Collis 2/32, J. Prain 0/8, H. Griggs 0/36, D. Lacasa 0/10. KOONWARRA-LRSL def by FISH CREEK-TARWIN 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin G. Webster c. J. Kennedy b. S. Sperling ........................55 O. Brennan b. J. Kennedy ..........3 J. Shaw c. S. Sperling b. P. Stow..............................18 G. Watkins lbw. b. B. Perry......21 O. Straw n.o. ............................51 N. Wilkins c. B. Perry b. N. Toms ..............................9 M. Watkins n.o. ..........................6 Extras ......................................15 Total ....................................5/177 Bowling: J. Kennedy 1/15, J. Moore 0/14, P. Stow 1/69, S. Sperling 1/21, B. Perry 1/20, S. Hughes 0/21, N. Toms 1/13. 1st innings Koonwarra-LRSL S. Hughes c. O. Brennan b. M. Danckert .......................0 N. Toms c. J. Shaw b. M. Danckert .......................5

Pushing hard: Jack Hughes tries to push the score along for Koonwarra/LRSL. Photo by www.mdphotos.net B. Perry c. G. Webster b. M. Danckert .....................49 B. Pedlow b. M. Danckert..........0 S. Sperling c. O. Brennan b. A. Straw..............................4 J. Hughes c. A. Straw b. O. Straw ...........................10 J. Moore c. G. Watkins b. J. Shaw ...............................1 D. Baker r.o. ...............................9 J. Kennedy n.o..........................10 L. Enter n.o. .............................16 Extras ......................................24 Total .............................8/128 (cc) Bowling: A. Straw 1/24, M. Danckert 4/28, M. Watkins 0/9, C. Fisher 0/14, O. Straw 1/25, J. Shaw 1/26.

Senior GCL team Leongatha senior GCL representative side for Round 5 match Vs Central Gippsland at Leongatha turf this Sunday, January 18.

Jason Wilson – OMK (Captain) Chris Silkstone - Imps Tim Wightman - Nerrena Mitchell Clark - Nerrena Brett Pedlow – K/ RSL Charith Keerthisinghe – Phillip Island Kallon Rigby -

Korumburra Kit Rotthier - Inverloch Madura Weerasinghe Silva - Town Lewis Rankin - Inverloch Walter Taberner – Inverloch Darien Matthews – Inverloch Meet at Leongatha Football ground at 9.15 am. If unavailable, contact Gary Sauvarin 0407 343204 or Scott Boyack 0497 207064 or Kristian Gray 0439 825 168.

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No surprises in B Grade TOP sides in B Grade Division One OMK and Workers continued on its winning ways with wins over MDU and Inverloch respectively.

OMK batted first against MDU amassing 6/146 off its 40 overs with Daniel Creed’s 54 not out coming at the right time. MDU was disappointing, making just 110. Workers had no trouble against Inverloch, which batted first and made 128. Workers took just 32 overs to win this one finishing at 3/134. Luke Sawyer opened the batting for Workers, making 51 before being run out. In the local derby Imperials’ 121 bowled out was not good enough for Town, finishing with 7/148; S Browne run out for 44 the top scorer for the Scorpians. In B Grade Division Two the big matchup between second and third on the ladder saw Koony/LRSL 152 batting first just sneaking in ahead of Poowong Loch’s 9/141. Shane Moore was the top scorer on the day making 34 for Koony. Korumburra 4/141 was way too good for Glen Alvie, finishing at 7/85. S Harland made a fine 53 opening for the ‘Burra. In the other match Killy Bass 7/141 batting first went down to ladder leaders Miners 6/151. Paul Hammer’s opening knock of 64 was the highlight of this match. WON WORKMENS d INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch L. Sharrock c. L. Sawyer b. S. Coldebella ....................16 T. Luckhurst b. Z. Macdermid ...0 B. Phillips c. K. Brann b. S. Coldebella ......................3 J. Courtney c. L. Volpe b. Z. Macdermid.....................0 R. Thomas b. L. McLean .........23 J. Dennerley c. S. Coldebella

b. M. Sharp.............................3 L. Anderson b. L. Volpe ...........16 A. Mujtaba stp. K. Brann b. L. Volpe ............................30 M. Goldsmith n.o. ....................12 D. Furneaux b. Z. Macdermid ....0 J. Womer b. Z. Macdermid.........9 Extras ......................................16 Total .......................................128 Bowling: Z. Macdermid 4/17, M. McCall 0/36, S. Coldebella 2/14, M. Sharp 1/3, L. Volpe 2/32, L. McLean 1/21. 1st innings Won Workmens D. Dutchman c&b. J. Dennerley ................12 L. Sawyer r.o. ...........................51 S. Huitema c. R. Thomas b. L. Anderson ......................23 A. Yann n.o...............................26 L. McLean n.o. ......................... 11 Extras ...................................... 11 Total ....................................3/134 Bowling: L. Anderson 1/22, J. Courtney 0/28, R. Thomas 0/32, J. Dennerley 1/15, A. Mujtaba 0/28. TOWN d IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials G. Forrester c. I. Hanks b. S. Fixter ............................38 T. Stybosh b. W. Turner..............0 T. Sauvarin c. B. McKnight b. S. Browne.........................16 B. Davidson c. M. Wilson b. J. Hume ............................13 J. Forrester c. D. Burge b. N. Lovie ...........................26 T. Pedlow lbw. b. N. Lovie ........0 J. Ballagh r.o. .............................0 R. O’Loughlin b. S. Fixter .........0 D. Ginnane b. W. Turner ............8 H. McGannon n.o.......................7 H. Marshall lbw. b. W. Turner ....0 Extras ......................................13 Total .......................................121 Bowling: B. Berry 0/10, W. Turner 3/6, S. Browne 1/38, J. Hume 1/16, B. McKnight 0/12, S. Fixter 2/28, N. Lovie 2/8. 1st innings Town J. Bolge c. H. Marshall b. T. Sauvarin .......................19 I. Hanks c. H. McGannon b. J. Forrester........................16 D. Burge b. J. Forrester ..............4 S. Fixter c. H. McGannon b. J. Forrester..........................1 W. Turner c. J. Forrester b. B. Davidson........................2 S. Browne r.o............................44 M. Wilson c. B. Davidson b. R. O’Loughlin ..................22 J. Hume n.o. ...............................3 N. Lovie n.o. ..............................1 Extras ......................................36 Total ....................................7/148

Bowling: R. O’Loughlin 1/28, T. Pedlow 0/10, J. Forrester 3/14, B. Davidson 1/28, T. Sauvarin 1/12, G. Forrester 0/6, T. Stybosh 0/9, J. Ballagh 0/10, H. McGannon 0/2. NERRENA drew PHILLIP ISLAND MDU def by OMK 1st innings OMK D. McMeekin n.o. ....................12 D. Lloyd c. J. Sinclair b. D. Thomas ........................13 R. White c. M. Kewming b. M. Patching ......................10 T. Wyatt c. J. Sinclair b. T. Zukovskis .......................5 T. Eustace hit wckt. b. M. Kewming ....................21 K. Kerr c. D. Thomas b. M. Patching ...................... 11 D. Creed n.o. ............................54 D. Jeffries c. ...............................5 Extras ......................................15 Total .............................6/146 (cc) Bowling: J. Riley 0/24, M. Patching 2/24, T. Zukovskis 1/25, T. Harris 1/20, S. Riley 1/22, M. Kewming 1/30. 1st innings MDU D. Thomas b. P. Dell ..................0 T. Zukovskis r.o..........................7 J. Sinclair c. P. Dell b. D. McMeekin ...................32 M. Kewming b. P. Dell...............0 T. Sinclair b. D. McMeekin........0 T. Harris c. b. R. Dixon ............35 P. Vine r.o. ..................................3 L. Corry c. T. Knox b. D. Jeffries ...........................9 M. Patching c. T. Knox b. K. Kerr ............................. 11 J. Riley c. R. White b. K. Kerr ...............................0 S. Riley n.o.................................5 Extras ........................................8 Total ....................................... 110 Bowling: P. Dell 2/12, R. White 0/15, D. McMeekin 2/17, T. Eustace 0/25, K. Kerr 2/21, D. Jeffries 1/15, R. Dixon 1/3. WON MINERS d KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass P. Mohascy b. P. Owen .............30 B. Joseph b. D. Beesey.............24 J. Bastwrous c. J. Rumbold b. C. Honeysett.....................18 R. Gardiner c. A. Honeysett b. C. Honeysett.......................8 S. Tapscott c. N. Waters b. C. Honeysett..................... 11 D. McMahon b. D. Beesey.........9 R. Duff b. D. Beesey ..................8 D. Ferguson n.o. .......................19 D. Bettles n.o..............................1

Great style: Darcy O’Connor shows great technique for Koonwarra/LRSL in B2. Photo by www.mdphotos.net Extras ......................................13 Total .............................7/141 (cc) Bowling: D. Beesey 3/19, R. Jones 0/24, J. Rumbold 0/18, B. Andrighetto 0/21, C. Honeysett 3/20, P. Owen 1/34. 1st innings Won Miners P. Hammer n.o. .........................64 B. Andrighetto c. R. Gardiner b. R. Duff ...............................2 N. Waters b. R. Duff................. 11 G. Peters lbw. b. D. Bettles ........6 C. Honeysett c. J. Bastwrous b. S. Tapscott ..........................4 D. Beesey c. J. Bastwrous b. S. Tapscott ........................12 J. Rumbold c. D. McMahon b. R. Duff .............................31 P. Owen n.o. ...............................4 Extras ......................................17 Total .......................... 6/151 (dec) Bowling: R. Duff 3/21, D. McMahon 0/20, D. Bettles 1/20, S. Tapscott 2/33, D. Ferguson 0/9, T. Whitham 0/22, M. Whitham 0/23. KOONWARRA-LRSL d POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Koonwarra-LRSL B. Moore c. R. Carvill b. R. Knox ..............................7 N. Moore c. R. Knox b. M. Hancock ......................16 D. O’Connor c. R. Carvill b. G. Birnie.............................7 D. Pearce c. M. Allen b. M. Hancock ......................10 B. Anderson lbw. b. G. Birnie ....0

S. Moore c. T. Hancock b. R. Knox ............................34 N. Grimes lbw. b. G. Birnie .......6 N. Arnup c. R. Carvill b. T. Hancock .........................4 L. Moore b. R. Knox ..................5 P. Buckley c. R. Knox b. S. Head .............................18 S. Paterson n.o..........................14 Extras ......................................31 Total .......................................152 Bowling: R. Knox 3/24, M. Hancock 2/26, G. Birnie 3/6, T. Hancock 1/39, J. Hamilton 0/19, T. Allen 0/14, S. Head 1/17. 1st innings Poowong-Loch P. Dixon lbw. b. S. Paterson .......6 R. Carvill r.o...............................8 B. Knight c. N. Arnup b. D. Pearce ..........................13 T. Allen stp. B. Anderson ......... 11 T. Hancock c. D. O’Connor b. P. Buckley ........................32 G. Birnie stp. B. Anderson .......14 M. Hancock lbw. b. P. Buckley ..........................0 R. Knox c. N. Grimes b. N. Arnup...........................22 J. Hamilton r.o. ...........................4 M. Allen n.o. ..............................1 S. Head n.o. ................................3 Extras ......................................26 Total ....................................9/141 Bowling: S. Paterson 1/11, N. Arnup 1/22, D. Pearce 1/20, P. Buckley 2/21, D. O’Connor 1/29, S. Moore 1/14, L. Moore 0/12. GLEN ALVIE def by

LDCA C Grade cricket results C Grade Division 1

PHILLIP ISLAND d MDU 1st innings Phillip Island R. Purcell b. K. Brown ...............0 W. Paterson b. K. Brown............4 R. Young c. D. Tuckett b. C. Cary .............................67 J. Johnston b. C. Cary ..............13 M. Christopher c&b. P. Robinson..................63 M. Cleary n.o. ........................131 S. Cox c. D. Sinclair b. P. Robinson ........................5 P. Cleary n.o. ............................12 Extras ......................................19 Total .............................6/314 (cc) Bowling: K. Brown 2/43, D. Tuckett 0/58, C. Cary 2/47, P. Robinson 2/56, J. Brown 0/24, D. Cary 0/59, M. Hoober 0/12. 1st innings MDU P. Robinson r.o. ........................27 D. Tuckett b. B. Quirk..............37 D. Sionclair r.o. ..........................2 B. Davey r.o. ..............................0 D. Cary c. J. Johnston b. S. Cox...............................12 G. Jones ret...............................32 M. Hoober c. b. M. Cleary .......14 C. Cary c. S. Niven b. R. Young.............................0 J. Brown b. R. Young .................0 K. Brown n.o. .............................0 Extras ........................................8 Total .............................8/132 (cc) Bowling: S. Niven 0/31, P. Cleary 0/31, B. Quirk 1/15, C. Epifano 0/4, W. Paterson 0/4, S. Cox 1/24, J. Johnston 0/17, R. Young 1/2, M. Cleary 1/0. OMK d NERRENA 1st innings OMK G. Lomagno c. N. Battersby b. B. Croatto .........................28 L. Jones c. H. Funnell b. P. Joseph .............................0 J. Cochrane c&b. S. Gaddam .....8 R. Quaife c. N. Battersby

b. D. Grigg .............................1 W. Dowel c&b. P. Joseph ...........0 P. Harper c. N. Battersby b. B. Croatto ...........................0 J. Greenwood hit wckt. b. M. Waltom........................21 A. Busana c. P. Joseph b. H. Debenham ...................15 N. Wylie c. P. Joseph b. H. Debenham .....................1 D. Wylie n.o. ..............................0 H. James b. P. Joseph .................0 Extras ......................................27 Total .......................................102 Bowling: D. Grigg 1/9, N. Battersby 0/8, P. Joseph 3/9, S. Gaddam 1/12, M. Waltom 1/22, B. Croatto 2/18, H. Debenham 2/13. 1st innings Nerrena B. Croatto c. H. James b. D. Wylie ...........................27 B. Gannon stp. R. Quaife b. P. Harper...........................12 G. Giliam lbw. b. J. Cochrane ..12 M. Waltom b. P. Harper..............5 N. Battersby c. b. J. Cochrane ....0 S. Gaddam r.o.............................3 H. Funnell b. J. Cochrane...........1 P. Joseph b. J. Cochrane .............5 D. Grigg b. .................................1 H. Debenham c. G. Lomagno b. P. Harper.............................0 Extras ........................................9 Total .........................................75 Bowling: J. Cochrane 3/10, J. Greenwood 1/24, H. James 0/10, D. Wylie 1/14, G. Lomagno 0/5, L. Jones 0/1, P. Harper 4/10. INVERLOCH d TOWN 1st innings Town C. Dowling c. ...........................10 G. Pouw r.o. ...............................2 M. Warren stp. ..........................21 G. Goss b....................................9 D. Pell b. ....................................5 L. Ashton n.o. ...........................19 R. Edwards b. ...........................17 M. Trotto c. ................................1

B. Amato n.o. .............................0 Extras ......................................16 Total ....................................7/100 1st innings Inverloch Extras ......................................18 Total ....................................7/118 Bowling: L. Ashton 4/28, M. Trotto 1/16, M. Warren 0/21, R. Shields 2/21, R. Edwards 0/5, D. Goss 0/2, B. Amato 0/3, C. Dowling 0/9, D. Pell 0/8.

C Grade Division 2

KILCUNDA-BASS d WON WON WORKMENS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass A. Blackney c. M. Davey b. A. Babu ..............................7 S. Burchell b. A. Babu ...............1 D. Blackney c. D. Van Agtmaal b. S. Liddle ...........................22 G. Burchell c. A. Babu b. M. Dobbie ..........................0 H. Grace b. S. Liddle ...............23 S. Quaife c. D. Van Agtmaal b. S. Liddle .............................7 S. Blake c. D. McGuirk b. M. Dobbie ........................15 S. Johnstone c. A. Babu b. S. Liddle .............................1 P. De Rubeis stp. M. Davey b. M. Dobbie ..........................6 T. Pipicelli c. D. Van Agtmaal b. C. Rigby .............................0 B. Pipicelli n.o............................0 Extras ........................................7 Total .........................................89 Bowling: A. Babu 2/8, A. Geyer 0/16, S. Liddle 4/19, N. Dobbie 1/24, M. Dobbie 2/15, C. Rigby 1/4. 1st innings Won Workmens D. McGuirk c. H. Grace b. S. Johnstone .......................3 C. Rigby b. A. Blackney ..........15 K. Maloney c. S. Johnstone b. G. Burchell .......................44 S. Farrington n.o. .....................16 M. Davey n.o..............................5

Extras ........................................9 Total ......................................3/92 Bowling: S. Johnstone 1/27, D. Blackney 0/11, H. Grace 0/19, A. Blackney 1/24, G. Burchell 1/7, B. Pipicelli 0/1. KOONWARRA-LRSL d GLEN ALVIE Koon-LRSL won on forfeit

KORUMBURRA def by WON MINERS 1st innings Korumburra G. Barrett c. D. Brosnan b. J. Piasente...........................1 N. Leppin b. A. Hall .................10 P. Churchill c. J. Nelson b. A. Hall ................................5 I. Riddell b. J. Piasente...............8 M. Wrigley b. D. Brosnan ..........5 T. Morrison c. A. Hall b. P. Loos ................................2 C. Mileto r.o. ..............................3 A. Brinksma lbw. b. H. Singh ...........................16 M. Cizzio n.o..............................7 D. Telfer b. J. Nelson ...............15 S. Hall b. J. Nelson.....................4 Extras ......................................16 Total .........................................92 Bowling: J. Piasente 2/24, A. Hall 2/9, D. Brosnan 1/9, P. Loos 1/0, H. Singh 1/10, J. Nelson 2/35. 1st innings Won Miners K. Smith n.o. ............................50 D. Perryman c. T. Morrison b. D. Telfer .............................0 F. Brosnan c. C. Mileto b. D. Telfer .............................0 J. Nelson c. M. Wrigley b. D. Telfer ...........................27 D. Brosnan n.o. ........................25 Extras ........................................7 Total ....................................3/109 Bowling: M. Cozzio 0/19, D. Telfer 3/31, A. Brinksma 0/13, S. Hall 0/22, C. Mileto 0/9, M. Wrigley 0/10, P. Churchill 0/4.

POOWONG-LOCH def by OMK 1st innings OMK D. Wylie c. P. Miller b. N. Hancock ...................... 11 G. Adams b. N. Hancock .........10 A. McKinnon c. G. Curry b. L. Miller .............................2 M. Gow lbw. b. A. Dixon .........28 W. Hayes b. J. Patullo ..............13 S. McNamara n.o. ....................60 P. Gillin r.o. ................................4 J. Whiteside c. S. Magnusson b. A. Dixon .............................2 M. Blackburn r.o. .......................5 Extras ......................................27 Total .............................8/163 (cc) Bowling: S. McKinnon 0/22, N. Hancock 2/5, J. Patullo 1/18, L. Miller 1/35, A. Dixon 2/37, D. Russell 0/25. 1st innings Poowong-Loch S. Magnusson c. M. Gow b. G. Adams..........................39 N. Hancock c. S. McNamara b. R. Provan..........................22 A. Dixon b. M. Blackburn .........2 J. Patullo b. J. Whiteside ............6 G. Curry c. R. Provan b. D. Wylie .............................3 L. Miller r.o. ............................. 11 D. Russell c. R. Provan b. A. McKinnon......................5 P. Miller lbw. b. R. Provan .........3 J. Gills stp. M. Gow b. A. McKinnon......................0 T. Sheedy n.o..............................0 S. McKinnon lbw. b. R. Provan............................2 Extras ......................................27 Total .............................8/163 (cc) Bowling: S. McKinnon 0/22, N. Hancock 2/5, J. Patullo 1/18, L. Miller 1/35, A. Dixon 2/37, D. Russell 0/25.

KORUMBURRA 1st innings Glen Alvie F. Gheller c&b. S. Harland.........8 G. Chisholm b. S. Harland ....... 11 J. Wheeler c. H. McNeill b. D. Scott ..............................2 A. McBride c. J. Oxlee b. D. Bailey ..........................14 J. Tiziani n.o. ............................28 R. Burke c. T. Jenkin b. J. Celebrine ........................0 P. Wishart b. J. Celebrine ...........1 D. Tiziani lbw. b. D. Scott ..........2 B. Davidson n.o..........................9 Extras ......................................10 Total ...............................7/85 (cc) Bowling: J. Cook 0/15, J. Richards 0/7, J. Oxlee 0/4, S. Harland 2/15, D. Scott 2/14, T. Gray 0/7, J. Celebrine 2/7, D. Bailey 1/10. 1st innings Korumburra S. Harland stp. R. Burke b. J. Wheeler.........................53 J. Cook c. P. Wishart b. B. Davidson......................28 C. Smith b. A. McBride ...........16 T. Jenkin c. R. Burke b. A. McBride.........................3 H. McNeill n.o. ........................13 D. Bailey n.o. ...........................18 Extras ......................................10 Total ....................................4/141 Bowling: A. McBride 1/23, P. Palmer 0/34, P. Wishart 0/31, J. Wheeler 1/30, B. Davidson 1/0, B. McRae 1/15, F. Gheller 0/4, D. Tiziani 0/0.

LDCA Ladders A Grade Division 1 Nerrena .................................108 Inverloch .................................96 Won Workmens ......................80 Town ........................................60 OMK ........................................36 Phillip Island ............................36 Imperials ..................................36 Won Miners ..............................36 A Grade Division 2 Korumburra ......................... 112 MDU ........................................96 Poowong-Loch ........................80 Koonwarra-L/RSL .................68 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................60 Fish Creek-Tarwin....................48 Glen Alvie ................................48 Foster..........................................0 B Grade Division 1 OMK......................................108 Won Workmens ......................96 MDU ........................................60 Phillip Island...........................54 Nerrena .....................................54 Town.........................................48 Inverloch ..................................36 Imperials ..................................24 B Grade Division 2 Won Miners ..........................120 Koonwarra-L/RSL .................96 Poowong-Loch ........................60 Korumburra ...........................48 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................36 Glen Alvie ................................12 C Grade Division 1 OMK...................................... 116 Phillip Island...........................96 Won Workmens ......................96 Inverloch .................................72 MDU ........................................48 Town.........................................36 Nerrena .....................................24 Imperials ....................................0 C Grade Division 2 Won Miners ..........................120 OMK........................................96 Poowong-Loch ........................92 Korumburra ...........................72 Won Workmens ........................72 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................48 Koonwarra-L/RSL ...................24 Phillip Island ............................12 Glen Alvie ................................12 Inverloch ....................................0 Under 16 Won Workmens ......................66 Nerrena ...................................60 Poowong-Loch ........................54 Won Miners ............................54 OMK ........................................54 Phillip Island ............................38 Imperials ..................................24 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................24 MDU ........................................18 Korumburra ..............................18 Koonwarra-L/RSL .....................6

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 11 - January 17 & 24 Home team

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v v v v

Won Workmens Inverloch Imperials Town

Cowes Won L Turf Butch W

A. Jordan J. Curry T. Grace T. Rogers

Grade A2 Glen Alvie Kilcunda-Bass Poowong-Loch MDU

v v v v

Foster Korumburra Fish Crk-Tarwin Koonwarra-LRSL

GA Bass Loch Dumbalk

M. Heenan G. Laird V. Baskerville C. Salmon

Grade B1 Won Workmens Town Imperials Inverloch

v v v v

Phillip Island OMK Nerrena MDU

McMhn Scorp 1 EC I Turf

A. Roberts G. Stabb A. Stride N. Barnes

Grade B2 Korumburra Poowong-Loch Koon-LRSL

v Kilcunda-Bass v Glen Alvie v Won Miners

Kor Poow Koon

I. Thomas N. Grabham B. Bek

Grade C1 Phillip Island OMK MDU Nerrena

v v v v

Won Workmens Rhyll Town Outt Inverloch Meen Bye

Grade C2 OMK Won Miners Glen Alvie Won Workmens

v v v v

Korumburra Koon-LRSL Kilcunda-Bass Poowong-Loch

Grade A1 Phillip Island Won Miners Nerrena OMK

TBA TBA N. Graydon

KSC TBA Won Nth TBA Dalys TBA WSC TBA

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Under 15 winning team with the shield: back from left, Geoff Wyatt, Steve Brann, Brett Thorson, Damon Ginnane, Jye Celebrine, Eli Cousins, Steven Burchell, Jacob Beckwith, Daniel Blackney, Daniel Turton, front from left, Adam Honeysett, Harry McNeill, Jack Rosenow, Koby Brann, Ben Perry, Jaxon Wade, Joel Worner.

• GIPPSLAND JUNIOR COUNTRY WEEK 2015 UNDER14’S & 15’S

Under 15’s win Country Week THE Leongatha and District Cricket Association’s Under 15 team went through the Country Week Carnival undefeated to take out the title.

This year’s carnival was held at Traralgon with weather conditions different on every day with some hot days, rain and storms making for an interesting week. The Under 15’s coach Steve Brann and manager Daniel Turton continued on with their undefeated run in the Under 14’s from the previous season to go through this year also undefeated and take the title. There were a few changes from the previous year’s team with players unavailable, the replacements more than held there own in the team. This group of players if they stick together will represent LDCA and Gippsland over the next few seasons, a lot of promising players with great futures. The Under 14’s under coach Rob Geyer and team manager Jareth Hume went within 1.56 points of winning its section with four teams on three wins a great effort with probably the first day against Warragul costing us the difference in the points table. All the boys were given every opportunity in the Under 14’s to make runs and take wickets and all came back achieving something and all will be better cricketers for the experience. Next year we will be at Traralgon again staying at Traralgon South with the following two years of competition sponsored by the Leongatha association. Gippsland’s Association teams will be looking for accommodation for the week and we will be looking for the local clubs to support us in showcasing our junior cricket and if any sponsors out there want to be involved please let us know. The Under 15’s week day by day: Game 1 V Alberton played at Traralgon South Leongatha won the toss and sent Alberton in to bat on a pitch that had a bit in it. The opening bowlers Ben Perry 5.1 over’s 4 for 7 and Daniel Blackney 5 over’s 6 for 6 wrecking Alberton, all out 13.

Leongatha bats Koby Brann 17 and Jye Celebrine 40 added 40 for the opening partnership. The innings of day was Ben Perry 107 retired, a great effort. Harry McNeill remained 29 not out, Jacob Beckwith 25, Adam Honeysett 4, Damon Ginnane 9, Steve Burchell 4, Eli Cousins 16, Jack Rosenow 0, Joel Worner 8, in a score of 285. Sent into bat again Alberton batted for 34.3 over’s to score 121 with John Gay 58 not out giving LDCA an outright victory. Wicket takers Brett Thorson 1 for 14, Ben Perry 1 for 7, Eli Cousins 2 for 29, Damon Ginnane 1 for 16, Jaxon Wade 2 for 8, Jye Celebrine 2 for 20 and a run out to Steven Burchell. Game 2 v Traralgon at Catterick Crescent Leongatha won the toss and sent Traralgon in to bat, a late start due to morning drizzle Traralgon were soon in trouble being 6 for 7 they finished on 19 Ben Perry 6 over’s 4 for 11, Daniel Blackney 6 over’s 3 for 8 and Brett Thorson 1.2 over’s 3 for 0. Jye Celebrine 12 and Koby Brann 10 opened with a partnership of 24 but wickets fell rapidly with only Adam Honeysett 20 getting among the runs early, Ben Perry 5, Damon Ginnane 0, Jacob Beckwith 0, Steven Burchell 4, Harry McNeill 2 the score 8 for 70. Eli Cousins 26 and Jack Rosenow 3 not out added a valuable 21 to be 9 for 91, Brett Thorson 3 helped the score to 100. Batting again Traralgon lost early wickets to be 4 for 16 but Morley 47 and Bulmer 16 added 56 before Jaxon Wade made the break through taking 5 for 10 off 4.5 over’s to bowl Traralgon out for 90. Leongatha were 1 for 12 winning outright, Joel Worner 0, Daniel Blackney 3 not out Eli Cousins 8 not out. Day 3 Leongatha had the Bye Game 3 v Central Gippsland at Duncan Cameron Reserve. Central Gippsland won the toss and batted after a delayed start with threatening skies and were soon in trouble at 3 for 8 but Kimpton 13 and Kennedy 35 steadied the ship to add 26 but from there on with weather interruptions wickets fell with regularity and Central were all out for 75 off 35.5 over’s a good bowling effort in the

damp conditions. Wicket takers Jye Celebrine 4 for 12, Ben Perry 2 for 13, Eli Cousins 2 for 6, Damon Ginnane 1 for 7 and Daniel Blackney 1 for 11. After further rain delays Leongatha batted and Jye Celebrine 3 and Koby Brann added 38 for the first wicket and it was left to Adam Honeysett 20 not out to add 110 for the 2nd wicket with Koby 93 before he was out bowled trying to get his 100 (12 fours) the score 2 for 148 as rain was starting again. A very good batting display by these three lads to give Leongatha victory as the rest of the day was washed out. Game 4 v Bairnsdale (Synthetic) Gaskin Park 2 Churchill. Leongatha won the toss and sent Bairnsdale in damp conditions with most of the innings in drizzle after the first few overs. Bairnsdale were suddenly 2 for 0 with a catch and run out to Damon Ginnane. Bairnsdale batted on with solid partnerships though not big to bat out their 50 over’s and finish with 9 for 136. Wicket takers Daniel Blackney 3 for 23, Ben Perry 1 for 20, Brett Thorson 1 for 5, Jaxon Wade 1 for 20, Harry McNeill 1 for 10. A great catch by Brett Thorson and two run outs to Damon Ginnane, a very good team fielding effort in very damp conditions and a wet ball. Batting after a rain delay we required 137 to win as the Sale Maffra and Warragul game was washed out meaning we had to win to or be washed out to win the week as Warragul benefitted from our outright on the first day having the bye. Jye Celebrine 69 not out and Koby Brann 52 opened the batting and added 124 for the opening partnership before Koby was caught. Adam Honeysett 1 not out and Jye saw the score to 140 for one for victory and the trophy was Leongatha’s. Summary for the Week Points Leongatha 56.82, Warragul 52.49 (second) we only lost 24 wickets for 685 runs and took 59 for 454 runs. Ben Perry and Daniel Blackney 14 wickets each shared the Gippsland bowling award. Jaxon Wade took 8 and Jye Celebrine 6 and Brett Thorson 5 in a very good bowling side. Batting wise Koby Brann made 172 runs Avge 43.00, Jye Celebrine 124 Avge 41,33

and Ben Perry (two innings) 112 (inc Retired). Overall performances for Gippsland Ben Perry finished 2nd and Koby Brann 3rd. Thanks to Steve Brann and Daniel Turton and all the players for the efforts and behaviour on and off the field and for winning the week in a great display of cricket, to Debbie Vanstone our great scorer (two Premierships Deb) and for her assistance in entering the results on My Cricket did a great job and to Clint Honeysett for his assistance over the week on and off the field and to all the parents that supported the boys each day well done. Under 14’s Day one v Warragul at Jack Cannavans Reserve Warragul won the toss and batted and were 4 for 166 off 40 over’s Jonah Serong 50 not out and Caleb Serong 69. Leongatha’s bowling Alex Geyer 3 for 25 and Shem Murphy a run out. A big run chase for the Leongatha boys helped by some lack lustre fielding on the first day, but was much better for the rest of the week. Batting after the break things did not start well losing both openers Aaron Bardwell and Jacob Lamers without scoring. Some solid batting by Alex Geyer 20 and Jack Hume retrieved the situation and with Matt Allen 8 and Darcy Kemp 7 not out. But wickets fell quickly at the other end all out 71 off 34.3 over’s with the boys struggling with the swinging ball. Three wickets to Pyle and Caleb Serong with Murphy and Ridler 2 wickets each. Batting again Warragul were 1 for 21 off 5 over’s with a run out. Day 2 v Traralgon Jack Canavan Reserve Leongatha won the toss and batted. Aaron Bardwell 36, Jacob Lamers 13, Alex Geyer 38 Matt Allen 8 not out 8 for 128 off 40 overs. Traralgon batted after lunch and were dismissed for 96. Bowling Jack Hume 5 overs 0 for 6, Alex Geyer 3 for 20,Thomas Sheedy 4 for 13, Josh Williams 2 for 16 and Matt Allen 1 for 5. Two catches to Jack Hume and Jacob Lamers. Leongatha batting again were 4 for 21, Adrian Ballagh 5 retired, Thomas Sheedy 10 not out. A victory by 32 runs with a much better fielding effort by

Under 14’s team: back from left, Robbie Geyer, Matt Allen, Jacob Lamers, Darcy Kemp, Tom Sheedy, Brad Monson, Aaron Bardwell, Jareth Hume, front from left, Thomas Hunter, Joel Brann, Jy Hull, Alex Geyer, Jack Hume, Josh Williams, Shem Murphy, Adrian Ballagh. the boys. Day 3 v Sale Maffra at Glengarry 2 Batting first in warm conditions Aaron Bardwell made 51 (2 fours) Alex Geyer 59 (7 fours and a six) the ground surface was good but not much run so 3 for 144 off 40 over’s was a good score. Sale Maffra batted after lunch and at one stage were 7 for 79 but a couple of partnership got Sale Maffra to 133 before a catch to Jy Hull ended the game with a victory to Leongatha by 11 runs. Wickets to Alex Geyer 1 for 20, Jack Hume 1 for 16, Brad Monson 1 for 18, Joel Brann 2 for 15, Shem Murphy 1 for 13 and Matt Allen 1 for 11. Five catches and three run outs in a good fielding display. Day 4 v Bairnsdale at Old Trafford Leongatha won the toss and batted in damp conditions Aaron Bardwell 16, Jack Hume 14, Alex Geyer 52, Jacob Lamers 16 and Joel Brann 6 not out 8 for 132 off 40 over’s. Bairnsdale batted after lunch and were all out for 81 off 26 over’s with Jack Hume 4 for 13 and Alex Geyer 2 for 10 making early inroads into Bairnsdale’s batting and they never recovered other wicket takers Joel Brann 1 for 17 and Thomas Sheedy 2 for 13. Batting again Leongatha were 3 for 31 Jy Hull 16 retired, Adrian Ballagh 4, Tom Sheedy 4 not out, Josh Williams 5. Day 5 v Central Gippsland at Old Trafford Central Gippsland won the

toss and batted in damp and drizzly conditions. Central were rocked early with Alex Geyer taking a hat trick, 1 caught and 2 bowled but they finished with 8 for 130 off 40 over’s Clymo 22, L White 55 not out. Bowling for Leongatha in very difficult conditions, Alex Geyer 4 for 16, Josh Williams 1 for 22, Tom Hunter 1for 11with two run outs. Batting after lunch Leongatha got off to a disastrous start losing 5 wickets early including Bardwell, Geyer, Kemp and Allen without scoring Jack Hume 11 run out the only batsmen to get runs early. Jacob Lamers 42 and Joel Brann 19 added 43 runs to get the score to 59 but the loss of a couple quick wickets and it

was left to Jacob and Thomas Hunter 3 to add 18 and Jacob and Shem Murphy 1 not out to add 14 but 93 was not enough runs to get us over the line to win the week. Thanks to Rob Geyer and Jareth Hume for a great effort with the Under 14’s, everyone was given an opportunity and they all will have memories of the week and some great friendships to carry forward in their cricketing careers. Alex Geyer won the Bowling award for Gippsland with 13 wickets avge 7.00, Thomas Sheedy 6 wickets Jack Hume 5 wickets, Batting Alex Geyer 169 runs Avge 33.80, Aaron Bardwell 103 runs Avge 25.75.

Bowling aggregate: the LDCA’s Ben Perry and Daniel Blackney receive their trophy for most wickets, 14 a piece, in the Gippsland Under 15’s cricket carnival.

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Dyson backs Bombers By Brad Lester FORMER Leongatha footballer Dyson Heppell aims to remain one of the leading midfield players in the Australian Football League, after signing a new deal with Essendon last week. Heppell, 22, announced he would stay at the Bombers until the end of 2020 after a career-best season, which included selection in the 2014 AllAustralian team and his first Crichton Medal – the club’s best and fairest award. He missed just two matches through injury in 2014, averaging 28.5 disposals from 21 matches. “To play for the club I supported as a young kid makes me pretty proud to be honest, and to be able to pull on the sash for another five years is a massive honour,” he said. “The last couple of years we’ve shown we can play some solid footy, we want to play and win finals, and with the guys we’ve brought in over the summer the future of the footy club is looking solid.” Heppell’s previous contract wasn’t due for renewal until the end of 2015, but Heppell said he re-signed early due to his faith in the club. “Essendon is the place where I want to be,” he said. “We have got a great crop of players coming through and also the coaching staff are elite coaches and the fa-

Standout player: Dyson Heppell, formerly of Leongatha, will remain at Essendon until 2020. cilities we have got available to work with here are just amazing. “It makes it a really enjoyable place to come and train and learn and improve.

“Our supporters, our members, our fans are the best in the AFL, I reckon, so I could not leave them.” Heppell has declared he wants to work on the attributes that have al-

ready secured his standing as a first class midfielder. “I will continue to work on the contested ball side of things, spread from stoppages and even work on my con-

tested marking,” he said. A member of Essendon’s leadership group, Heppell did not rule out one day captaining the club. “I’ve been working on my leadership over the last few years and it would be fantastic to develop into a really strong leader of the footy club and I would love to lead the club,” he said. “I will continue to work with the senior players and the coaches as well to really develop that leadership.” Senior coach James Hird said Heppell had emerged as a genuine leader. “Dyson new contract is terrific news for everyone involved with the club, and I know our supporters will be excited to see one of their favourite players in the red and black for a further five years,” Hird said. “Dyson is a great player to coach and from my perspective, it’s been extremely pleasing to see him emerge as a leader both on and off the field. “There’s no debate last season saw Dyson’s play his best football, his ability to stand up and change the outcome of a contest was impressive, and the most pleasing aspect is he still has his best years ahead of him.” List manager Adrian Dodoro said Heppell’s new deal was a vote of confidence in his teammates and the direction of the football program. “He is a terrific young man, the ultimate professional and is such a fantastic role model for both his teammates and this great football club,” Dodoro said.

Moscript inspires rising cricketers By Brad Lester CRICKETER Chelsea Moscript was honoured to be invited to play in an exhibition match to encourage

girls to take up the sport.

The Leongatha South woman travelled to Bendigo last Thursday at the urging of Cricket Victoria to play. Lining up for the Mel-

bourne Ladies Stars, Moscript scored 18 runs and bowled two overs for none in a match that was designed to give all players the chance to shine. “It was a really exciting opportunity and something I did not expect, and

it was really exciting to play,” she said. The Stars lost to the Melbourne Ladies Renegades on the second last ball of the game in a Twenty20 match – 137 to 138. The match coincided with cricketing clinics for

younger players. Both sides were not affiliated with the clubs of the same names in the T20 Big Bash League. Moscript was invited to take part after previously playing with the Gippsland Pride representative side. Now too old for that competition, Moscript plays with the Dandenong Lions in the women’s Victorian Premier League, one tier below playing for Victoria. “I’ve been opening the batting and bowling leg spin. We’re sitting third on the Twenty20 and one day ladders,” she said. “I’ll keep playing the game while I’m enjoying it, and one day hopefully will play for Victoria and maybe Australia. I’ll just make sure I’m doing well

at club cricket and hopefully I will meet the standard in the future.” Di Day of Cricket Victoria said the exhibition match was part of the Australian Country Cricket Championships and held on the rest day of

the event. A women’s section will now be added to the competition. Moscript is now studying massage, and strengthening and conditioning at the Australian College of Sports Therapy.

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