The Great Southern Star - January 2, 2013

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Lovin’ summer

Keeping vigil: Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club members and Life Saving Victoria lifeguards, Mitch Steunenberg and Tom Harlow, watched swimmers between the flags at Venus Bay’s Beach One last Thursday.

Bystanders saved a man from drowning at Venus Bay on Christmas Day. See story on page 5.

Vandals prompt security call

By Brad Lester MORE security cameras are needed in Leongatha’s central business district after a disgusting vandal attack on the town’s public phones and a car last week.

Fish berley or bait was splattered on the two phones opposite the post office in Michael Place; thrown on both handsets, the walls of the booth and the ground.

The substance was also tossed on the bonnet

of a nearby car.

Passers-by however initially thought the mess was excrement, either from a person or animal, until a police investigation proved otherwise.

The phones were unusable and barricaded until Monday, when they were cleaned by Telstra after three phone requests from South Gippsland Shire Council.

Leongatha resident Kevin Slater was outraged by the vandalism, saying the incident spoiled Leongatha’s reputation in the middle of the busy summer tourism period.

“What do we have to do to have a clean

town? You get this sort of thing happening and we’re giving holidaymakers the impression that we live in a town full of yobbos,” he said.

Mr Slater was relieved to learn the mess was berley or bait, but said the matter proved the need for security cameras in the vicinity.

“It is a prominent spot and there should be some sort of security camera on the corner of Memorial Hall because a lot of people use the telephone boxes day and night, and these yahoos who wreck them should be accountable,” he said.

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Outraged: Kevin Slater was angered by the mess on the phone booths.

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Fans off and racing COLOURFUL racegoers brightened up the cool weather at the Stony Creek Racing Club’s first meeting since major drainage works were completed early in the year.

Pretty picture: Stevie Cleary from Melbourne enjoyed the face painting stall, set up by Camp Australia. She had a beautiful butterfly done to brighten up the cloudy day.

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Families, friends and seasoned racing enthusiasts enjoyed the opportunity to cheer horses, mingle and enjoy children’s activities.

Next Monday, January 7, the club will host another race meeting, with a special Ladies Marquee sponsored by Haze Boutique from Inverloch, complete with quality catering by Brett Sinclair and wines from our winemaker, Waratah Hills.

Be sure to dress up to enter the Country Best Dressed Racegoer competition. ►See summary of Saturday’s race on page 39.

KID’S FUN DAY! Monday, January 7, 10.00am - 12.00pm *FREE Animal Farm! *Play Wreck-it Ralph on the Nintendo Wii, on the big screen FREE!

Day out: Jess Lane, Phoebe Lane, Ellie James and Molly Lane travelled from Melbourne and beyond to enjoy a fun filled day at the Stony Creek races on Saturday.

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Huddled up: Brianna, Hayley and Jack try to keep warm at the Stony Creek races on Saturday.

Egg and spoon: Logan Wingrave from Cranbourne North gives the egg and spoon race a go in the children’s fun area, run by Camp Australia. Other activities included a jumping castle, face painting and tug of war.

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Cool crew: Prue Gullifer, Louise Cashen and Mary Clair Boudreau from Melbourne were trying to keep warm on a blustery day at the Stony Creek races on Saturday.

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Charities drained Huge demand for welfare services The call on Wonthaggi’s Combined Welfare Group has risen 50 per cent and in Leongatha, the Salvation Army reports distributing almost double the number of hampers on last year.

Welfare group coordinator, Anne Perryman headed a busy group packing festive fare including Christmas cakes, puddings, mince pies and chocolate into hampers at the Wonthaggi Town Hall last Thursday. They also gathered together 323 bags of toys, compared with 218 in 2011.

Captain Martyn Scrimshaw said the Leongatha Salvation Army had packed more than 180 hampers, nearly double last year’s number. UnitingCare Gippsland provides toys and runs Operation Santa which this year, aimed for 100,000 gifts and $200,000 in gift cards to be distributed to needy Australians.

This compares with last year’s 81,463 gifts and $149,590 in gift cards.

Capt Scrimshaw and Ms Perryman thanked and praised their respective local communities for donations and generosity.

Now in its 10th year the Wonthaggi Welfare Group includes members of St Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army, Family Resource Centre and all the local churches.

Asked why the need is so great, Capt Scrimshaw said it’s because people have higher living costs and they’re even more stretched at Christmas. His own Salvo budget is in a similar position and he’s worried about the impact of changes to parenting payments that come into force on January 1.

Under the new system single parents whose youngest child turns eight will have to find work or drop from a parenting payment to a Newstart Allowance. Depending on the size of the family, Capt Scrimshaw said this could translate to a cut of up to $300 or $400 each fortnight.

There have been frequent calls for the Federal Government to increase the Newstart Allowance, but the politicians remain stubborn. The allowance for a single person with no children is just under $500 a fortnight.

Capt Scrimshaw has as yet no way of assessing what the impact of the payment changes will be locally, but he is preparing for it to be significant.

“Single parent families are coming in now who are struggling; goodness knows how it will be with the change.”

He is already spending more than his Salvation Army budget but said, “We feel we have to meet the need.”

Accordingly, donations are always welcome.

The donation of a big commercial fridge and freezer means the Salvos can now set up a food bank. Eggs, margarine and dairy items are most welcome.

“If we distribute donated food our money stretches,” Capt Scrimshaw said. To make donations contact him or Camilla on 5662 4670.

Festive cheer: Camilla Hullick and Martyn Scrimshaw of the Salvation Army with the remainder of their hampers and cakes donated by Leongatha Cake Decorators.

Fire risk high

By Simone Short SOUTH Gippsland is facing its highest fire risk this summer since Black Saturday in 2009.

Recent weather conditions, being a wet winter and a dry spring, have seen significant grass growth, causing concern for local fire brigades.

The 2009 bushfires killed 11 people, destroyed 219 houses and displaced almost 8000 people in Gippsland.

The warning comes as the region is expected to face temperatures in the mid thirties later this week.

Wonthaggi Fire Brigade captain Kim O’Connor said residents not only in high risk areas, but across the region, need to be aware of the dangers this summer.

“With the amount of growth that we’ve seen, anyone in a rural area is at risk,” he said.

“If we get a succession of hot weather, it’s likely there’ll be a high risk of fire danger.”

Mr O’Connor also cautioned residents to take care of their own properties and remove any potential fire hazards as soon as possible.

“Residents need to do a bit for themselves and clean up their own area,” he said.

“They are responsible for the maintenance of their own property, including reducing the fuel load near their houses.”

Residents in areas notorious for facing high fire risk in the summer, such as Harmer’s Haven, would need to be extra attentive.

Mr O’Connor said with only one road in and out, and surrounded by bush, Harmer’s Haven is exposed to any fires that could occur in the heath lands.

“We’re asking people to clean up and be vigilant,” he said.

“On days of high fire danger or extreme fire danger, don’t stay there.

Go away to a safe place and don’t put yourself at risk.”

Residents who breach key fire prevention rules can even face fines, with the Victorian Government increasing penalties only last week.

CFA’s CEO Mick Bourke said the increases reflect both the seriousness of breaching the rules and increased community expectations.

“People need to be aware of the new rules set earlier in the year and

make sure they don’t breach them and risk starting a dangerous fire and incurring strong penalties,” he said.

“We want the increased penalties to act as a strong incentive for compliant behaviours and avoiding unnecessary fires”.

Penalties have also increased for people who light fires in the open air during a fire danger period, failing to comply with conditions and restrictions in a permit to light a fi re during the fire danger period, and those who light a fire on a day of total fire ban, with potential fines reaching almost $34,000 and being sentenced to two years imprisonment.

Secretary of the Leongatha Korumburra Group, Wayne Walker, agreed the weather conditions had added to the risk.

“Because of the weather conditions, there’s going to be a fair bit of grass and fuel around,” he said.

“The main thing is for people to keep their properties clean and tidy, like cutting grass. The growth of the grass will probably be our major concern.”

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“I’m worried about the image it creates of this town. I give full praise to the (council) gardeners because they do an exceptional job in displaying the gardens and then we get people that do this sort of thing.”

Leongatha Police are investigating the vandalisms and reviewing footage from nearby McCartin’s Hotel.

Senior Constable Rohan Michael described the incidents as “disgraceful”.

“It is a pretty pointless thing to do. I’m not aware of anything like this happening before,” he said.

S/C Michael said police would welcome additional

security cameras in the CBD to help solve more crime.

“Over time we have used cameras at McCartins (Hotel) which would be the closest to Michael Place but they would not have the range (to film the phone boxes),” he said.

Christian Stefani, South Gippsland Shire Council’s customer relations manager, rang Telstra three times requesting someone clean the phone booths, which are Telstra property. His request was finally heeded on Monday.

As for the prospect of security cameras in the area, he said council would need

to discuss that with the hall committee and Leongatha RSL, given the hall was a war memorial.

S/C Michael believed the vandalism occurred overnight between December 23 and 24. He received a report of a mess on the bonnet of a black Commodore sedan and has since spoken to the owner.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Leongatha Police on 5662 2285.

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Market draws a crowd THE Inverloch Community Farmers’ Market was a hive of activity last Sunday, with visitors flocking to The Glade.

Wine tasting: Nikarla Bishop from Koonwarra enjoyed some of Lucinda Estate’s wines at the Inverloch Community Farmers’ Market on Sunday. She is pictured with Lucinda Gromotka from the winery.

The market was a fantastic opportunity to show off South Gippsland’s high quality fresh produce, with plenty of tourists in town for their summer holidays.

The next market will be held on Sunday, January 27.

It is expected to be another large market, with Inverloch once again a destination for tourists over the Australia Day long weekend.

Good oil: Eila Codarin from Fish Creek Mount of Olives was keen to show off some of her oil at the farmers’ market on Sunday, held at Inverloch.

Below, Cheesy grin: Rod Faudell from Faudell Farmhouse Cheese sold 90 per cent of the cheese he had at the Inverloch Community Farmers’ Market on Sunday.

String it up: Nick Sibly from Archies Creek Garlic was showing his young helper how to plait garlic in a series of demonstrations run by stallholders at the second Inverloch Community Farmers’ Market on Sunday.

Clean up: Genevieve Moore, from Foster has goat milk soap and skin care on offer, through her stall, Bubbylon.

Dream job at Prom GISELLE Owens and Shannon Hurley have landed dream jobs for the summer – as rangers at the popular Wilsons Promontory National Park.

They are part of Parks Victoria’s new crew of summer rangers heading out to parks around the state to help out during its busiest season.

This year a total 38 recruits of new and returning volunteers will be helping out in Victoria’s parks for the next three months.

The team includes 10 marine specialists who will be based at various coastal parks and reserves.

Giselle and Shannon Outdoor life: Giselle Owens and Shannon Hurley hard at will be assisting with the Promontory National Park.

Prom’s popular summer educational program, provide a valuable resource for interpreting the ma- animal science and is a qualified scuba diving rine environment for visitors and bolster Parks instructor.

Victoria’s ranger presence in the Tidal River During their time with Parks Victoria, Gicampground and surrounding trail network. selle and Shannon will also help with research Giselle is currently studying wildlife and projects within the park, including vegetation conservation biology at Latrobe University, surveys and remote camera monitoring of while Shannon has completed a degree in wildlife.

Giselle and Shannon are both excited to be working in the park over summer.

“Wilsons Promontory is one of my favourite places,” Giselle said.

“I can think of no better way to get to know it better than to be actively involved in its management, conservation and protection.”

As for Shannon: “I’m really looking forward to working alongside and learning from local rangers and being able to share my passion for the marine environment with our visitors.”

Summer rangers will learn practical and management skills through a wide range of projects over work at Wilsons the peak visitor season. For those aspiring to become full time rangers it is also great hands-on experience.

“We all know how lucky we are to be working in this amazing park,” said ranger in charge, Ben Roberson.

“With so many visitors coming to see what all the fuss is about, having some extra help is a real bonus at this time of year.”

Council reclaims public land

THERE is more natural bushland and foreshores for everyone to enjoy, thanks to the success of a Bass Coast Shire Council policy implemented half way through last year.

Council’s planning and environment director, Hannah Duncan-Jones, said council was making progress reclaiming public land, including foreshores and bushland reserves.

“The program reclaims land from home owners who had extended their yards to include public land,” she said.

“The aim is to make sure the land is available for all members of the community to use.

“For example, some home owners had created informal access tracks, put buildings on the public land or stored items on it.

“This effectively stopped other people being able to use or enjoy these areas.”

Council officers have a register of properties to contact about reclaiming the public land.

The encroachment program has been in place since June 2011 and there has been a good response from landowners.

“Generally, landowners have been very cooperative,” Ms Duncan-Jones said.

“We’ve also had positive feedback from the public.

“We’re currently going through this process in Silverleaves. We have written to and visited properties that have encroached on the foreshore reserve and will continue doing this until all the land has been reclaimed.”

Once landowners have cleared their items from foreshore reserves, council will focus on conserving the indigenous vegetation and revegetating where appropriate.

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Swimmers rescue man

By Jacob de Kunder BYSTANDERS saved a man from drowning at Venus Bay’s Beach One on Christmas Day.

The 22-year-old Chinese student from Glen Waverley was pulled from the surf by members of the public after his inflatable boat, which he was sharing with three others, capsized.

All occupants of the boat were weak swimmers. Three were helped to shore by members of the public while the 22-yearold struggled to reach the beach.

After being rescued from the water, the man was resuscitated and helped by ambulance and police officers, and surf lifesaving members.

He was then flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition.

There were no official lifeguards on duty on Christmas Day but Simonetta Seri from the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club attended the scene.

“When we got there, police and ambu-

lance were on the scene and we worked on crowd control,” she said.

“He had two and a half litres of fluid sucked out of him but I understand he is recovering well in hospital.”

Christmas Day is the only public holiday between December and March when the beach isn’t patrolled.

Acting Sergeant Glen Rielly from the Wonthaggi Police attended the incident and is reminding people that pool toys are not made for the beach.

“These blow-up dinghies are a pool toy and are certainly not intended for four persons,” he said.

“These aquatic toys are made for pools and calm lakes and are built for two children, not four adults in the surf or open water.”

Close call: the air ambulance took a young man from Venus Bay after he almost drowned on Christmas Day.

Lifesavers ready to respond

By Jacob de Kunder SURF life saving clubs have thousands of volunteers on South Gippsland’s beaches this summer.

Clubs at Waratah Beach, Venus Bay, Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Cape Paterson have more than 2000 members between them.

They have been preparing for the busy season by requalifying and inspecting gear over past months.

Gayle Morris from the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club said her club was ready for a busy January and the rest of summer.

“We have over 200 members qualified to patrol this season and we have a nippers program which has been capped at 180,” she said.

“This will prove great for the club in the future and next season.”

More than 20,000 beachgoers attended the Inverloch surf beach during patrol hours last summer, making it one of the most popular destinations on the South Gippsland coast.

Beachgoers are encouraged to swim between the red and yellow flags to ensure upmost safety.

Acting president for the Venus Bay Life saving Club, Simonetta Seri, said her club was looking forward to January.

“We’re certainly prepared for a busy summer,” she said.

“People need to remember that we do only patrol the Number One Beach, but we are active in responding to any incidents that occur along the whole of the Venus Bay Beaches.”

A beach bus is being trialled to reduce parking

congestion at the patrolled beach. Catch the bus from the town’s community centre every weekend in January.

Patrolled beaches are at the foreshore of Sandy Point (Waratah Beach SLSC), Venus Bay Beach One, Inverloch Surf Beach, Cape Paterson Bay Beach (Wonthaggi SLSC) and Cape Paterson Surf Beach.

Inverloch, Venus Bay and Waratah Beach have life guards on duty every day from Boxing Day to Australia Day, while the other two have patrols on weekends and public holidays.

Ready for summer: Jordan Thomas, Nat Jowett, Lindsey Ritchie and Thomas Malan from the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club are set for summer.

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On average five to six children drown in farm dams and water bodies each year in Australia.

Most are under five years of age, and one third are visitors to the farm.

“Swimming in dams and drains can be particularly dangerous, because they are often deep, and have slippery edges,” said general manager groundwater and rivers, Craig Parker.

“And after a reasonable year, many dams are

full or at least partly full.

“We urge everyone – not only parents of children, but also farm managers, workers and visitors – to be extra careful around dams this summer.

“Could you live with yourself if a child drowned in your dam?”

Southern Rural Water has more than 3000 dams registered across the southern half of Victoria, and estimates there are thousands more smaller domestic and stock dams on farms and properties.

Farmsafe Australia says drowning accounts for around 35-40 per cent of all child farm deaths, with farm dams being by far the most common site and children under five years at greatest risk.

Its research indicates that on average, only one in two farms have a fenced house yard secure enough to prevent a young child under five years wandering off without the help of an adult.

It has a resource kit available online with ideas for creating a safe play area, including:

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Pools lure crowds

By Jacob de Kunder LOCALS and tourists have been making the most of South Gippsland’s pools so far this summer.

Cooling off: Tayis Hender, Reeve Fisher, Claudia Lewis, Meg Lewis, Ben Lewis, Flynn Edwards and Zali Hender enjoyed themselves at the Korumburra pool last Thursday.

Penguins look smart thanks to Germans MORE than 40,000 knitted jumpers have arrived from Germany and not to dress South Gippslanders.

Phillip Island’s little penguins will be well dressed during future oil spills, with 228 cartons of colourful jumpers, weighing over two tonnes and measuring 16.7 square metres arriving - the largest ever shipment received by the Penguin Foundation at Phillip Island.

The jumpers are placed on oiled penguins to prevent them from preening their feathers and swallowing the toxic oil.

The penguin jumpers were knitted after a mass effort

by German volunteers who heard about their use.

“The response from Germany has been overwhelming,” said Angela Szeitzli of the Penguin Foundation, a charity dedicated to little penguin conservation.

“We now have a stockpile of jumpers on hand in case of an oil spill near Phillip Island or further abroad.”

The last major oil spill to affect Phillip Island’s penguins was in 2001. The coordinated effort of staff and volunteers meant 97 per cent of the 438 oiled penguins were successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild.

The new Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre at Phillip Island Nature Parks is Victoria’s only specialised seabird rehabilitation facility and is capable of caring for up to 1500 little penguins in the event of an oil spill.

$8.5m in “lost” super

By Jane Ross SOUTH Gippslanders have a total of over $8.5 million sitting in lost superannuation accounts.

Survival hope: the knitted jumpers will aid penguins’ recovery during an oil spill.

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With warmer weather predicted this week, more people are likely to visit outdoor pools in Poowong, Korumburra, Toora, Mirboo North and Foster.

Communities are hoping their pools will be well supported, with South Gippsland Shire Council decreeing minimum attendances to ensure pools remain open.

Kevin McPherson from the Korumburra Swimming Pool said the season so far has been good.

“We’ve had good numbers here on the few hot days we’ve had,” he said.

“We’re also expecting a pick up after the New Year’s break when the locals make the most of the pool.”

Mr McPherson said groups of tourists and families travel from holiday destinations such as Inverloch on warm and windy days.

“People come up here from the beach when it’s windy because the pool is more sheltered from the breeze,” he said.

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also been a hit at the Korumburra outdoor pool.

Cam Baker from the Mirboo North Swimming Pool said hot days have drawn customers.

“We’ve had good numbers on the warm days,” he said.

“I think everyone who has come has enjoyed our pool and the inflatable.”

Mr Baker was unsure whether numbers were higher.

“I couldn’t say without looking back at the books but people are definitely coming on the hot days,” he said.

Down at Toora, manager Ernie Bennett and the team are waiting for tourists to hit in the coming weeks.

“It’s gone quiet for Christmas Day as it does, but now it’s just starting to pick back up again with the tourists coming through,” he said.

Like the other pools, numbers at Toora depend on the weather despite it being a heated pool.

“Tourists look for the sunshine,” he said.

“If the sun’s not out they will go and look for other activities.”

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The people of Wonthaggi are the most recalcitrant, with over $3.3m, followed closely by those in Leongatha with more than $2.7m.

Residents of Leongatha have more than 460 lost accounts with an average value of $5922, which is higher than the national average of $4800. Inverloch residents have 296 lost super accounts worth a total of $1,779,839.

Those in Korumburra have $4,663,092, in Mirboo North $949,576, Foster $846,453, Meeniyan and Tarwin lower $794,971 and Poowong $528,668.

The deputy commissioner for superannuation Neil Olesen said reforms are making it easier for people to manage and keep track of their superannuation.

Lost super usually occurs if you’ve changed jobs a lot, done casual or part time work and moved house frequently, making it easier to lose track.

The money is held by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) which now has a free mechanism whereby you can trace the lost accounts. It’s called SuperSeeker. Once lost and inactive super accounts have been found, they can be moved into the one fund to save on fees and charges.

Mr Olesen said a simple search can be undertaken via SuperSeeker, using your tax file number (TFN). He said people can log on to a secure system to see details of their active accounts as well as any lost super and super that the ATO holds on their behalf.

Because it’s a secure system, you will need a number of documents in order to verify your identity.

These include your TFN, a notice of assessment or super account member statement from any of the past five financial years, bank account details or a PAYG payment summary, a dividends statement or Centrelink payment summary from either of the past two financial years.

Mr Olesen pointed out that one of the best ways people in South Gippsland can avoid having lost superannuation is to make sure their super fund has their TFN. He said changes have been made to the use of TFNs by super funds, making it easier to keep track of and transfer.

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Pipi chasers play fair

By Sarah Vella and Brad Lester PIPI collectors have returned to Venus Bay’s beaches but no illegal activity has been reported so far.

Parks Victoria rangers and fisheries officers are jointly patrolling beaches.

Christmas Day through to New Year’s Day is a popular period for col-

lecting the shellfish, with many day trippers coming from Melbourne, said Parks Victoria ranger in charge, Gerard Delaney.

“Parks Victoria Rangers have been assisting Fisheries Victoria in enforcement and education of fisheries regulations in regards to pipi collection, and will maintain this over the month of January,” he said.

South Gippsland Shire Council mayor, Cr Kieran Kennedy, was one of the key players in a community ef-

fort to improve pipi collectors’ awareness of bag limits, and also enhance ties between collectors and the community concerned about unsustainable harvesting.

He inspected the beach on Friday.

“Everyone was using their hands and feet (to collect), and they were all bringing up legal amounts. It’s a practice that has been a family tradition for millennia,” Cr Kennedy said.

“There are a lot more people com-

ing to the beach and not just pipi collectors. The fact people are car pooling and using the shuttle bus is taking pressure off the beach.”

A reduced pipi catch limit for Cape Liptrap Coastal Park came into effect in May 2012.

A ranger from Parks Victoria patrolled the Venus Bay beaches on a four-wheeled motorbike last Thursday.

A recreational fishing licence is required in order to legally harvest pipis

from the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, which includes Venus Bay. Parks Victoria is concerned about visitors continuing to park in “No Standing Areas” at the beach car parks, restricting traffic flow.

Victoria Police have been booking offenders in the past week. Parks Victoria rangers will continue to target these “No Standing Areas” in coming weeks.

Rangers are also focusing on protecting Hooded Plovers and littering.

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Kids Summer Holiday Activities At work: pipi harvesters search for the shellfish at Venus Bay last Thursday.

Mental aid to cost more

By Brad Lester MENTAL health support will be less affordable in South Gippsland after the Federal Government reduced rebates yesterday (Tuesday).

Patients will only be able to claim Medicare rebates for the first 10 sessions a year from a psychologist, social worker or occupational therapist.

That is a far cry from the initial 18 sessions when rebates for mental health consultations were first announced.

Patients are now entitled to rebates on 10 allied mental health services per calendar year.

Up until December 31, they could have accessed a further six consultations under ‘exceptional circumstances’.

The rebates had resulted in the scheme being one of the most successful federally funded mental health programs, but medical professionals are concerned the benefits will be lost when rebates are scaled back.

Leongatha psychologist Debbie Birkett said there had been an increase in referrals and enquiries since Medicare rebates for mental health services came in at the end of 2006.

“Both GPs and the general public are much more aware of the impact of mental health problems, the value of psychology treatment, and the process for accessing this service,” she said.

“Prior to Medicare support, clients attended only one or two sessions, for most people nowhere near enough to resolve their issues. Now clients frequently attend six to 10 sessions.”

Leongatha doctor Tim Linton said he would have preferred the scheme to remain unchanged.

“I understand that decisions need to be made about allocation of the amount of money needed for healthcare. However, I am not aware of any research done to evaluate the process,” he said.

“It is possible that good counselling care may for some people decrease the health expenditure in other areas, like medication and costs of other physical illnesses.”

The Australian Clinical Psychology Association said significant uptakes of psychologists’ appointments since the rebate scheme started proved the need for mental health support.

“Research clearly shows that time and time again many people often need more than 10 sessions,” association president Dr Judy Hyde said.

“We call on the Federal Government to cease these cuts to vital services and consider providing further funding to boost the effectiveness of the program even further.”

Ms Birkett said most clients were well served by six to 10 sessions.

“The difficulty arises for clients with longstanding, severe, complex or multiple conditions. These people need more intensive treatment and over a longer time,” she said.

“Sadly the 10 session limit will impact most on these clients, in many ways the ones who most need help. It is

still being considered how these people can be assisted.

“Most will not be eligible for assistance through the government community mental health service. At present the Medicare system is intended for short term treatment only.”

Ms Birkett said the cutbacks were not unexpected.

“We have known early this year (2012) that the additional sessions would be ceasing again at the end of December. We have been lucky to have a reprieve this year,” she said.

Ms Birkett said additional sessions were only available to clients with “exceptional circumstances” as judged by a GP. This usually involved a change in their situation for the worse, or a new diagnosis or condition, Ms Birkett said.

“The number of clients accessing this was small, but it was a great help in providing support over most of a year for those who needed it,” she said.

Dr Linton, of Leongatha Healthcare, said GPs do more than write a referral to a psychologist.

“Our role is to identify a problem, formulate a Mental Health Plan which involves a hopefully objective assessment with a questionnaire, as well as writing a referral,” he said.

“The aim is for us to have a role in ensuring that the process will be worthwhile, that there will be some level of evaluation and that by having involvement, we can contribute to the health needs.”

A spokesperson for the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing said the Medicare rebate a patient received depended on the type of allied mental health provider they saw and the length of time of the service.

Join local story teller Margaret Haycroft for a fun-filled activity and story performance.

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On beach: Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie is a member of the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club.

Senator on patrol BEACHGOERS are being reminded by The Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie to heed the advice of local surf lifesavers and swim between the red and yellow flags this summer.

She is well qualified to make the call. Bridget is a member of the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club and, despite a busy political schedule, still commits to being rostered on patrol each summer.

She spoke out after the release of Surf Life Saving Australia’s National Coastal Safety Report which shows a significant increase in drowning.

A total of 119 people drowned on Australia’s coastline during 2011-12, 49 more than during the previous year. The eight-year average is 92.

Most of those who drowned were males and 29 per cent were aged between 15 and 29.

“The bottom line is men need to be safer around water regardless

of whether it is swimming, boating or fishing,” Senator McKenzie said.

“Young men in particular need to take more care and not put themselves in dangerous situations or take unnecessary risks around water, especially when alcohol is involved.

“Water education and warnings are provided to prevent a drowning occurring, so it’s important that we all take notice and make sure that we also look after our friends and family.”

Senator McKenzie said Surf Life Saving Australia is committed to reduce drowning deaths by 50 per cent by 2020.

“We have a number of surf lifesaving clubs across regional Victoria made up of volunteers who do a fantastic job in keeping local beaches as safe as possible,” she said.

“If you’re visiting a patrolled beach this summer, make sure you take their advice and swim between the flags.”

Riding to a win

NEWHAVEN College hosted its first interschool show jumping event in many years, with the school’s eight young equestrian competitors winning first place in the team class.

The event attracted 100 riders representing 40 schools from across the state.

Six show-jumping classes were contested at the Ayr Hill Equestrian Centre in Clyde as part of the official interschool show jumping circuit at which Newhaven riders regularly excel.

While all eight college riders consistently placed amongst the top in their classes to contribute to the winning team score, two students gave standout performances.

In class four, Carly Heislers and her horse Thorpeville Espresso claimed the championship and in class two, Logan West, a relative newcomer to showjumping competitions, took home the reserve champion sash with his mount Azza.

The excitement grew as the day progressed, with the college team putting in great performances that left them hopeful of a good placing.

They had to wait right until the final countdown as the top three schools were announced in reverse order, before they

could celebrate their victory together.

Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell presented class champions with trophy rugs and sashes emblazoned with the college crest. Mrs Lovell was not only thrilled with the outcome, but gave a shining review of the staff, parents and volunteers who all contributed their time and energy to make the day a success.

“Everyone involved deserves to be congratulated for their outstanding effort,” she said.

“Our students were not only wonderful competitors, they were also excellent hosts.

All of our volunteers, from the planning committee right through to those who gave their time to help out on the day, must be thanked for making the day such a memorable, successful and well run event.”

It will now be a regular feature on the annual interschool showjumping calendar and has already been booked for December 2013.

Winners: Newhaven College winning show jumping team, Maddy Chalmers, Carly Heislers, Emma Spencer, Sianan Price, Josh Males, principal Gea Lovell, Ashlea O’Brien, Ebony Simrajh, Jessica Bolding and Logan West.

Tabro guilty TABRO Meat Pty Ltd, of Lance Creek, has been found guilty over the death of a worker.

Employee Abraham Yak was crushed while cleaning a machine in the slaughter room.

Following a two-week trial in the County Court, Tabro Meat was found guilty on two charges relating to Mr Yak’s death. The charges were: failing to provide or maintain a safe system of work and failing to provide information, instruction, training or supervision in relation to the task of cleaning a rotating knocking box.

The court was told on November 12, 2010 Mr Yak was cleaning a machine that uses hydraulic panels to securely hold animals before they are stunned and killed. He was later found crushed between the top lid and side of the machine.

Mr Yak suffered serious injuries and was flown by air ambulance to the Alfred Hospital where he was placed on life support. He died nine days later when his life

support system was shut down.

The court heard on the day before the incident, Mr Yak was one of four staff offered overtime work cleaning in the slaughter room.

The court was told Mr Yak had never been trained how to clean the knocking box and there was no isolation switch to shut off power to the control panel before cleaning or maintenance.

WorkSafe health and safety general manager, Lisa Sturzenegger, described the incident as a serious breach of safety standards.

“A worker who came to work that day wanting to earn some overtime died because the company failed in its obligation to him and to every other employee who had unknowingly risked their lives due to the unsafe system of work employed by the company,” she said.

“Every employee has the right to expect to get home safely every night.”

Tabro Meat will face a plea hearing on February 1, 2013 at the County Court in Melbourne.

POLICE BRIEFS Domestic dispute A HALLSTON man was arrested following a domestic dispute in the late hours of December 18.

The 20-year-old man was taken from Hallston to the Wonthaggi Police Station in an intoxicated state on December 19 where he was charged and bailed to appear at the Korumburra Magistrates Court at a later date.

He was charged with making threats to kill, and weapon offences and assaults.

Water bandits WONTHAGGI North Primary School was left without access to water after a vandal cut electrical leads recently.

Between 5pm on December 14 and 10am on December 17, an offender climbed over an open top cage behind a water tank in the school grounds, located in White Road.

The offender then cut four electrical leads with a knife or similar.

This resulted in the school being

unable to use water.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

Firearm and drugs A TRIDA man will be summonsed to appear at court after being found in possession of a gun and drugs.

Following a domestic dispute on December 21, police also located an unregistered firearm and cannabis at the 43year-old’s property.

He will face the Korumburra Magistrates Court at a later date.

Drink driver A MORWELL man will face court after being caught driving with a positive blood alcohol reading in Leongatha last Sunday night.

During a random breath testing site, the 38-year-old man returned a positive PBT despite having a double zero or interlock condition on his licence.

He has been summonsed to appear at Korumburra Magistrates Court at a later date.

Clean crook A PRESSURE washer was stolen from a San Remo home.

Between 10.30am and noon on Tuesday, December 18 the offender stole the pressure washer from outside the victim’s home in Clifford Road.

The washer was located at the end of the driveway, which is about 70 metres long.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

Vandals spoil coast

MORE than 20 plants were pulled from beside a popular pathway at Inverloch on Christmas Day.

Bass Coast Shire Council staff assessed the damage along the pathway near the foreshore.

Many of the plants will need to be replaced.

“THE STAR”, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - PAGE 9

Number one: this first pothole on Meeniyan-Promontory Road forces cars off the road in both directions.

Number two: at the second hole, a high lip on the side of the road surface can pop tyres if motorists aren’t careful.

Three times lucky: holidaymakers and locals are forced off the road by the third pothole in a bid to not damage their cars.

Road to holidays in ruin

By Jacob de Kunder DETERIORATING roads on the way to South Gippsland holiday hotspots could be driving tourists away.

The Meeniyan-Promontory Road between Meeniyan and Fish Creek has three major potholes at which the speed limit is reduced to 40km/h.

The road is the direct route to holiday destinations including Shallow Inlet, Waratah Bay and Sandy Point, as well as being an alternative route to Wilsons Promontory.

Holidaymaker John Richards from the Latrobe Valley said the road is the worst he’s ever seen it.

“We’re regular visitors to the area and come down once a year but the roads this time are rotten,” he said.

“These are the worst it’s ever been.

You expect a couple of potholes but it’s just too much.”

Mr Richards, who tows a caravan to Shallow Inlet for the holiday season said that he needs to slow down to crawling pace to get over the current potholes without possibly causing damage to his car or trailer.

The first pothole, when travelling from Meeniyan, is just before the Meeniyan Golf Course and causes vehicles in both lanes to either run off the bitumen or take on the hole. The second and third are within one kilometre of each other, just before the Buffalo bus stop.

These also cause motorists to run off the road, yet drops of over two inches from the road surface to the shoulder have been known to cause tyres to blow out.

Dumbalk resident Jenny Swan drives the road nearly every day to work in Fish Creek and is appalled by the road.

“It’s absolutely atrocious actually.

There are some fairly major potholes that pretty much cover the whole road, whether you’re going down to Fish Creek or the other way to Meeniyan,” she said.

“They are as bad if not worse as three months ago. They have fixed it before but it just starts to break up above or below the patch and become pretty horrible again.”

David Gellion, acting regional director for VicRoads’ eastern region, said safety is the main priority.

“VicRoads’ highest priority for managing roads is to ensure that safety and access is maintained,” he said.

“Maintenance funding has been

prioritised to ensure the continued safe operation of our arterial roads and bridges. Where sections of road have deteriorated, like the Meeniyan-Promontory Road, VicRoads is managing these with short term safety repairs and signage to warn drivers of potential changes in conditions, until more significant repairs can be undertaken.”

Mr Gellion said VicRoads will continue to inspect and monitor the Meeniyan-Promontory Road and undertake maintenance as required to ensure the road is kept in a safe condition.

“The latest pavement patching works were undertaken on Wilsons Promontory Road and MeeniyanPromontory Road in mid November 2012,” he said.

“Further deterioration of the pavement in the lead up to the busy Christmas period has resulted in the need for

warning signs and speed reductions.”

The current speed reduction signs were re-installed in December 2012 after the road deteriorated.

Motorists are reminded to observe warning signs and obey the speed limit.

From The Star’s Facebook page Lisa Burge: “I read on page 5 (“Roadworks on way – finally”, Star, December 26) about roadworks on the way... It’s a shame they have not allowed for repairs to the Meeniyan Promontory Road at Buffalo in their budget with peak traffic to the Prom, Sandy Point and Waratah Bay! Maybe Mr Ryan should take a drive down there NOW and see how safe the road is for boats and caravans!

City hopefuls Optimistic outlook for holiday bookings sit tests here

By Sarah Vella and Jane Ross

By Matt Dunn LEONGATHA is being seen as an easy place to test by jittery city learners.

A driving instructor from the Melbourne-based Darshan Driving School, said students who were “too nervous” to test at metropolitan locations were booking at country and outer-metropolitan VicRoads offices.

“I have students who test in Warragul, Pakenham, Dandenong – all over the place,” he said.

The driving instructor said he could not say how many of his clients were overseas licence holders – nor how many were failing their tests on country roads.

The Leongatha VicRoads office was in the spotlight in recent years, for hosting scores of overseas drivers who invariably failed their tests but drove back to Melbourne.

According to a local driving instructor, the

problem has dramatically reduced and now there were barely more than “one or two” Melbourne learner drivers testing in Leongatha each week.

But Shadow Roads Minister Luke Donnellan believes city learners coming to sit tests in the country is a by-product of a lack of resources within VicRoads.

“That’s the reason you’ve got people trudging up and back. Even before the State Government decided to cut 450 staff, it was reducing hours at VicRoads offices. It’s the double banger effect,” he said.

“The only way to reverse that problem is to bring people and resources back.”

Mr Donnellan said many overseas drivers who failed their Victorian tests had attained accreditation from “testing regimes that are not as strong as those in our state”.

VicRoads has refused to reveal how many overseas licence holders had failed tests in Victoria in the past 12 months.

Motorbike claims life A 67-YEAR-OLD retired dairy farmer died on Sunday, December 23, when his four-wheeled-motorbike overturned on a Ruby property.

The ambulance was called to the Dykes Road address at 10.36am and two crews attended.

Ambulance Victoria spokesman John Mullen said the man was deceased when paramedics arrived

and were not sure how long he had been there.

There were no witnesses to the incident and it is unclear whether or not the man was wearing a helmet. It appears he was weed spraying in an area of steep terrain when the motorbike rolled.

The motorbike was loaded with a spray tank which may have affected its centre of gravity, Mr Mullen said.

Police investigations are continuing.

Kilcunda drowning A WOMAN drowned at Kilcunda on December 21.

Her clothed body was found washed up about 30 metres west of the trestle bridge around 8pm.

She was Tina Gilchrist, 38, of Kilcunda.

Detectives from the Wonthaggi CIU attended and have said there are no suspicious circumstances although it is unclear how the drowning

occurred. Ms Gilchrist’s car was found in the nearby car park.

Sergeant Glen Rielly said while the Kilcunda Beach is used by many for surfing or fishing, it is not a swimming beach.

“It is timely to remind locals and visitors to take care and swim at patrolled beaches,” he said.

“THE whole town is optimistic.”

David Parker, of the Inverloch Central Motor Inn said that recently, reflecting a general sense across the accommodation sector of the tourism region.

Coming into his 13th summer at the motel, he said bookings are excellent until after New Year when they’re “thinning off a bit”. But that is the same pattern as last year and, when the weather improves, people flock to the coast and David’s bookings follow suit.

“I expect we’ll have a warm January. We’ve had a lot of rain – there can’t be any more! Once the sun comes out, people say why aren’t we at the beach?”

He said the tourism game has changed. People no longer book for a week; they do so for three or four days “tops”. Some of his custom comes from those who own holiday houses, invite guests and find they don’t have room to accommodate them all, so they ring the motor inn.

Or perhaps they go to the Inverloch Holiday Park where things were so hectic recently, no one had time to speak to The Star.

Booked out. That’s the word from the Cape Paterson Caravan Park, managed by Tom and Sue Winning.

Sue told The Star the park is full until the long weekend at the end of January.

“We have reasonably good occupancy now,” she said last week, “but December 26 is when they all come in.”

Most have week-long blocks.

There are eight cabins at the park, two of which Sue describes as “magnificent” because they are relatively new and have ocean views.

“They’re continually booked,” she said.

There are a few vacancies on the site after January 28.

Toora Holiday Park is looking forward to a busy holiday season, thanks to the positive weather outlook for this summer.

Park owner, Andrew Brown said so far, holiday bookings have been reasonably good.

“The week after Christmas and the first week of January are pretty heavily booked. After that it is a bit slow,” he said.

“This year has been slower than other years, but we are finding people are tending to book a bit later and we do have a lot of walk-ins after the first couple of weeks of January.”

Mr Brown said there had also been a reduction in the time people were staying at the park.

“We used to have a seven night minimum stay for the first three weeks of the year, but we have had to scale that back a bit now,” he said.

“A lot of people seem to be taking shorter breaks and only want to stay three or four nights.”

This year is scheduled to be warmer and drier than years past, which Mr Brown hopes will add to the visitor count over the summer break.

“Last year, we weren’t booked out for the last two weeks, but that was probably because it was shocking weather,” he said.

“We are definitely hoping that the bookings improve this summer with the prospect of hot weather.”

Geoff Clark from the Long Jetty Caravan Park said the park is booked right through to January 8.

“It is going well so far this summer. We are the same as, if not a little bit ahead of our bookings at the moment,” he said.

“I am a little surprised actually, as we are still getting a lot of enquiries for later on in the summer. People are spreading out their holidays a bit.

“They also seem to be a little bit more flexible too. If they want a date we don’t have, they are often quite happy to take the next best thing.”

Mr Clark also thinks the prospect of a warmer, drier summer than previous years is good for business.

“I think it probably helps a little bit. The majority of our groups who stay are families with younger children and the water at Port Welshpool is very good for swimming as it is quite shallow,” he said.

“It is just a nice quiet area, the park has great facilities, there is the beach and it is a great fishing area.

“We are right up to date with maintenance and the park is looking really good. We try not to have a big rush when we get to this busy time of year.”

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ALTHOUGH New Year’s Eve is behind us, please resist the temptation to release illegal fireworks over the summer holidays.

Doing so can result in injury, fires and severe penalties. Heather Withers wrote on The Star’s Facebook page that some people in Inverloch started setting off fireworks on Christmas Day and the racket has been continuing most nights, driving her dog mad. It does not take much to be considerate of others.

WITH the weather set to warm up later this week, the Leongatha Fire Brigade is advising South Gippslanders to stay hydrated, and avoid alcohol and caffeine.

CONGRATULATIONS to Jill Carmody of Leongatha who celebrated her 60th birthday with her family and friends last Wednesday evening.

Dashing through the streets SANTA could be heard ‘Ho ho ho-ing’ through the streets of Leongatha during the fire brigade’s annual ‘Santa Run’.

Held on Christmas Eve, the run was a great success.

Santa, Captain Koala and Mary Christmas were on the brigade’s big red tanker as they tried to go down as many streets in Leongatha as possible.

This proved to be a little too popular as they found themselves running out of lollies about two-thirds of the way through the run.

A quick radio call to the fire brigade’s ute, which was preceding the tanker, saw Santa’s helpers rush off to IGA to top up the lolly supplies.

THE Rotary Club of Inverloch is compiling a local Rotary Recipe Book and welcomes your input. Drop a copy of your favourite recipe into a Rotary Box around town, including the Sandsford Antiques Café and the library.

Merry Christmas from the CFA: Captain Koala, Mary Christmas and Santa on the tanker prior to leaving the Leongatha Fire Station, along with driver Scott Cameron (front).

FOUND Dancing up a storm: Leongatha Primary School students topped off the school year – and indeed, the end of their lives as junior school students – with a graduation dance on December 20. For parents, students and teachers, it was a fine way to say goodbye to the past and hello to the future.

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Vintage history: the South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club Inc held its annual Christmas dinner recently, with four of the original amigos - Laury Cooper, Rob Cowie, Norm Geary and Gerard Bruning (pictured) - in attendance. The foursome, along with John Kerville and Steve McDonald, were

part of the club’s first Korumburra swap meet, held 30 years ago. The

club has grown from about to 20 to more than 120 today.

Wrapping up: members of the Beach and River Business Association celebrated with a Christmas meeting recently. The organisation represents the businesses of Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay. Wendy and Craig Williams, and Paul Griffiths from Tour de Tarwin spoke about the 2013 event. The association will also cover a $1000 shortfall in the operation of the new summer bus at Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower, to operate for 15 days from Boxing Day to Australia Day. Back: Kerry Harrison, Lee Harrison, Jordan Meikle, Stuart Donaldson and Paul Crowe. Front: Jacob van der Meulen, Karen Wlas, Ted Wlas, and Wendy and Craig Williams, Paul Griffiths from Tour de Tarwin.

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Young enterprise: Monty Lawson of Yea was visiting his grandparents Richard and Jackie Dargaville of Fish Creek over the holidays and assisted them in selling lemons and eggs at the special Prom Country Farmers Market in Foster on Saturday.

Winners: the recipients of this year’s Bird Family Trust at South Gippsland Secondary College, Foster, were Donna Sparkes and Shea McDonald-Eckersall.

The Bird family has longstanding ties to Foster, as early settlers in the area.

With no extended family, their remaining money was used to establish a family trust to fund scholarships to be given to students in need of aid to continue their education.

Donna and Shea received a scholarship of $5000 and are pictured with Henry Huggins, a representative of the Bird Family Trust.

“THE STAR”, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - PAGE 11

A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.

They call this a highway!

About time: when is the State Government going to take the deteriorating conditions of our roads seriously? Peter Ryan (above), as our member for Gippsland South, the driving public needs you to lobby for adequate funding to fix more potholes.

Absolute joke: the road between Leongatha and Inverloch is described in the VicRoads’ directory as the Bass Highway, number 6710.

Yet traffic is forced to a crawl by this large pothole at Leongatha South. The hole consumes the southern bound lane and encroaches into the northern lane too.

Yet signs warning of a traffic hazard have remained for weeks and probably will stay for months given the lack of State Government funding to fix our failing roads.

Motorists have reported slowing down to negotiate the pothole, only to have the worry of a vehicle colliding from behind.

Middle of town: another pothole forces traffic towards the centre of the road in Leongatha, just beyond one of the busiest intersections in the shire: the junction of the South Gippsland, Bass and Strzelecki highways.

A motorist told The Star she nearly ran into the back of another car while trying to watch traffic approaching from many directions, as well as avoid the pothole.

Roads “horrendous”, say truckies

By Jane Ross TRUCKING company owners and their drivers are beside themselves at the state of the region’s roads.

They say their maintenance bills are soaring and they can’t believe how any government could allow the situation to continue.

Any new driver training includes instruction in pothole aversion.

Not that the caverns in our roads can be called potholes any longer – they’re craters, often stretching the width of the road pavement.

They’re proving a windfall for Stewart’s Tyre Service in Leongatha.

Andy Stewart said three or four

people a day have been coming to them because of damaged tyres caused by the bad roads.

“It’s slowed down now because it’s dry. Mid-winter was the worst. We were seeing three or four a day from the same pothole!”

Russell Miller, the proprietor of Wonthaggi’s VCF Transport, describes the situation as: “Shocking, absolutely horrendous; I’m livid.”

He has 10 trucks and said he hasn’t seen the roads in such an appalling state in 29 years in business.

Mr Miller needed one of his trucks serviced in Melbourne and the mechanic asked him with astonishment, “Where have you been driving?” The effect on the truck was the same as if it had been driven

constantly over corrugations.

Mr Miller said he thought the Inverloch-Leongatha Road (Bass Highway) was bad until he saw the MeeniyanBuffalo Road where a “huge section of road is ripped up”, traversing both lanes. He’s worried a motorcyclist hitting that could easily be killed.

Neither he nor Rod Lund, who is with Riseleys Transport in Leongatha, was impressed with the recent announcement by the State Government of an extra $754,000 for South Gippsland’s road works’ budget, saying it would have little impact.

Mr Miller is angry that our roads are falling apart and with the time it takes for them to be fixed.

“It isn’t good enough.”

He said calling some of our roads

a highway “is a joke”, adding the section of the Bass Highway at Screw Creek needs ripping up and being relaid. Patches, as anyone who drives between Inverloch and Leongatha would know, break up sometimes days after being put down.

“The Ruby Straight is no good.

There are three big pot holes in a row right near Condoluci’s on the South Gippsland Highway, Leongatha. On a section near Hedley on the way to Yarram, the asphalt has gone the width of the whole road and all they do is put up 40km/h signs.

“I can’t believe the state of the roads.”

Rod Lund can’t either.

“Everyone’s talking about it. I get sick of hearing about it. We can talk all

we like but nothing changes. It’s like banging your head against the wall.

The government is not owning up to its responsibility.”

Mr Lund lives on the highway at Koonwarra. He said there is a massive pot hole right at his driveway, with signs saying slow to 70km/h then 40km/h. He and his wife often drive past their property entrance, turning back further up the road because it’s a safer thing to do.

“I’m exceptionally careful,” he said, “I have never seen the roads in as bad a state.”

Meg Riseley said she drove from Leongatha to Sale on Boxing Day. “There are a couple of ripping holes near Gelliondale. They’re almost over the whole road. There are no warnings.”

If you speed, if you drink or take drugs then drive, if you drive unlicensed or an unregistered car, the party’s over.

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E D I T O R I A L Senseless acts TO THE vandals who splashed fish berley or bait over public telephones and a car in Leongatha last week, can we just ask “Why?” Do you care about the image of this town, have pride in the place that people call home and share with their family and friends? Above all, do you have pride in yourself and your sense of character?

To source the berley, stay up until the cover of darkness and then act quickly to reduce the risk of being seen would have taken a reasonable degree of effort.

Why not divert this effort to volunteering, picking up rubbish or offering to mow the neighbour’s lawns, anything to further add to the sense of community goodwill?

The vandalism came just weeks after vandals damaged the Christmas tree erected by Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry volunteers outside the courthouse.

It’s unfortunate that attempts to brighten a town and yet alone provide essential infrastructure are tarnished by selfish acts.

Telstra cleaned the phone boxes on Monday, but let’s hope this incident is not seized by Telstra as reason to remove the phones, leaving people without mobile phones or landlines with no way of accessing what should be an essential service.

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Short talk

WELL done and thank you to the recently elected South Gippsland Shire councillors who have made a decision in the best interest of the community and have not made a decision based on a panel recommendation or developers’ dollars.

Our campaign to save the Korumburra Library grew momentum when we learnt that no major supermarket chain was interested in the site and that the council could not afford to build new facilities as promised. We were very afraid this site would become the next saleyards.

It is a relief to learn that the council has made the right decision not to rezone, ensuring our community facilities are safe from commercial or industrial development and the wrecking ball.

Thank you to the councillors for listening to our last ditch plea to convince you that the rezone was not in the best interest of the Korumburra community.

We look forward to working with council to help Korumburra thrive, giving tourists a reason to stop in town, improve the streetscaping and highlighting our town’s prime tourist attrac-

tions (the railway, Coal Creek, the Botanic Park and the historical buildings that still remain).

Mary-Anne and Aidan Hall, Korumburra.

Climate voice SO Mr Chandrasegaran of Nerrena thinks that human induced climate change is not a problem for humanity (letters, The Star, December 18).

I wonder how he missed the headlines back in November last year when the World Bank (not exactly a hotbed of environmentalism) said that business had better get used to the end of world as we know it and that they would be very unwise to not factor in a six degree global temperature rise by 2100.

I have provided a link to this article in which it spells out exactly what we can expect. http:// climatechange.worldbank.org/ content/climate-change-reportwarns-dramatically-warmerworld-century Mr Chandrasegaran also seems to have missed the recent headlines of the permafrost melting, so I have attached an illuminating site for him to learn about this. http://www.

smh.com.au/environment/ climate-change/where-eventhe-earth-is-melting-201211272a5tp.html For an overall view of the problem we are facing, I have included the official CSIRO/ Bureau of Meteorology site dealing with this, in which they have provided irrefutable evidence that burning fossil fuels is driving global temperatures upwards. http://www.csiro. au/Outcomes/Climate/Understanding/State-of-the-Climate2012.aspx If Mr Chandrasegaran has access to any valid contradictory source of scientific information, then he should share it.

However, if the source is filtered through the likes of Andrew Bolt or any of the pseudoscientific denier sites, then he should expect to get a well-deserved verbal bucket in response.

The message for us all is that it is only evidence provided by qualified workers in the field that is valid.

One cannot just disbelieve the science, which is coming together like the pieces in a jigsaw from research teams all over the world, just because it does not fit one’s politics.

Trying to fit one’s political

views around a faulty view of the world will lead to views such as those espoused by Mr Chandrasegaran.

Hopefully, when he reads the true science describing climate change, Mr Chandrasegaran will realise that global warming has made the droughts of El Nino events worse and the floods of the La Nina more severe. It is also driving devastating cyclones to higher latitudes and increasing their intensity.

If humanity is to get out of the mess into which we are heading, then it will require many people to take a stand and demand science based decisions and long-term thinking.

Slagging off at activists, who are trying to raise climate change as an issue in the consciousness of ordinary people, are like the snipers who pin down an army formation.

Again, posterity will see the battle to safeguard our planet in this light and I for one am happy to be judged as someone who was willing to get behind the Lock the Gate movement and the 100 per cent Renewable Campaign. If not already, they will be the heroes that our children will admire.

Dan Caffrey, Traralgon.

VOXPOP! VOX What is your New Year resolution?

With Simone Short

Is it over yet?

BAH-HUMBUG!

This year, you can call me Scrooge.

They say the older you get, the wiser you become, and I’m definitely beginning to wake up to what Christmas is actually about.

It used to be exciting.

It used to be a time of carol singing, present giving, Christmas light looking, and dessert eating.

It was time to relax with family and friends, have a break from our usual, busy lives and appreciate all the joys life had given us over the past year.

But as I transition from ‘child’ to ‘adult’, the glittering lights of the Christmas tree are growing duller every year.

(And the fact I actually bought the wrong lights for my tree this year and had to make the hour return trip to exchange them is only a small part of the bigger story.)

Firstly, Christmas is expensive. When you’re a child, a macaroni necklace or a sock puppet is a completely acceptable gift for your family members.

When you reach the age of 24 however, it turns from adorable to cheap and tacky.

Ads on the TV have been advising me for weeks now that I’m actually supposed to spend in the hundreds on a present for my father, and don’t forget my mother, sister and brother.

Don’t get me wrong, I adore my Dad, but that’s a big price to pay for unconditional love, especially when you have a dozen others to buy for.

And if spending most of your savings on presents isn’t stressful enough, simply finding a car park at the shopping centre among thousands of fellow crazy shoppers takes the cake.

No matter how much your mum tries to persuade you to stand in an empty car park until she gets there, finding yourself face-to-face with a desperate mother-of-five in an SUV really isn’t worth it.

While we all say we’ll get our shopping done earlier next year and beat the crowds, let’s be honest – it never happens.

You might pick up the odd gift or two before December even begins and think you’re on a roll, but there is always a last minute item you remember at 2am on Christmas Eve you scramble to the stores for five minutes before closing time.

And if it’s not a present that’s forgotten, it’s always something else, from batteries for toys to a tub of cream for the pavlova. Even if your disappointed six-year-old tells you it doesn’t matter and he’ll wait until tomorrow, that empty battery socket will tinge your almost-perfect day for the next 364 to come.

Don’t get me wrong, I love getting to spend time with my family.

Nothing beats donning silly Christmas hats at the dinner table, cracking up at the lame jokes inside your bon-bons (Why do people like turkey at Christmas time? Because the weather’s nice there!), eating trifle until you make yourself sick and settling down for a postlunch nap on the couch.

Okay, maybe I’m overreacting. It’s really not that bad after all.

But I’m still glad I have another 12 months to go before we have to do it all again...and I promise I’ll get all my shopping done in November next year.

To get a bit fitter and lose about three kilos. I am pretty determined, so I am sure I’ll stick with it.

Mark Maynard, Yinnar

I haven’t thought about it yet, but it will probably be the usual: eat healthy and exercise more and hope it lasts longer than two days.

Joy Linton, Leongatha.

I don’t have one. I don’t usually have one because they don’t work.

Brenda Kelly, Leongatha.

My resolution is to get my teeth done. I am a bit scared of the dentist, so this year I am going to be brave and go and see him.

Phoebe Butler, Leongatha.

Regional funding spat

By Matt Dunn THE State Opposition has hit back at claims by Deputy Premier Peter Ryan that it has plans to scrap vital rural funding.

Mr Ryan said Labor would gut the Regional Growth Fund (RGF), reinstating a poorer cousin – the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).

He said the Coalition’s establishment of the RGF in July 2011, had seen a doubling of funding to rural Victorians.

“One hundred million dollars within the Coalition’s RGF has been allocated to the Local Government Infrastructure Program,” Mr Ryan said.

“This provides flexible funding grants to rural and regional councils enabling them to invest in the infrastructure priorities they choose. It appears Labor wants to discontinue this program

along with the rest of the Regional Growth Fund and encourage councils to make up the shortfall by taking on additional debt.

“More council debt means more interest repayments and in the longer term higher council rates. Labor should pay rural and regional Victoria the respect it deserves.”

But Labor Spokesperson for Rural and Regional Development Jacinta Allan never said it would scrap the RGF, but was committed to bringing back the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) if re-elected, due to feedback from rural and regional communities.

“Peter Ryan has been busy over the last two years travelling around the state cutting Labor ribbons on projects that were funded and initiated by RIDF,” she said.

“The Deputy Premier has been talking up the Baillieu Government’s Regional Growth

Fund as a one billion dollar fund, despite the fund only having five hundred million in it with the majority being spent on projects in Melbourne and on core government services.

“Since abolishing Labor’s RIDF program, infrastructure projects in rural and regional Victoria now have to compete for precious funding with other regional proposals.”

Ms Allan said the Coalition had cut rural and regional TAFE courses, Department of Primary Industries jobs and offices, as well as health and education programs.

“Under the Baillieu Government, regional projects have been forced to compete for investment, and from a smaller pool of funds. It has meant less development, less construction, and less jobs, in rural and regional Victoria,” she said.

“TAFEs, the CFA, agriculture; the Baillieu Government has implemented a whole-of-

government approach to its cuts, but the departments led by Nationals Ministers have been the hardest hit.”

But Mr Ryan said that since the RGF’s implementation the government had supported more than 600 projects with grants of over $180 million, leveraging total investment of almost $500 million. He said that more than 4500 direct and indirect jobs had been created, with a further 1200 in construction.

In the past two years (October 2010 to October 2012) overall employment in regional Victoria has increased by 22,400 jobs, he said.

“Labor brought us the desalination plant and saw the Regional Fast Rail project blow out from $80 million to more than $900 million. Labor cannot manage money and this is another example of how they have learned nothing from past financial mistakes,’’ Mr Ryan said.

“THE STAR”, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - PAGE 13

Cafe hounded by calls

By Brad Lester AN OVERSEAS call centre is believed to be responsible for hounding a Korumburra business with up to 50 unsolicited phone calls a day.

Lucy May’s Cafe staff have been disrupted by the calls for several months, often while in the middle of serving customers.

Managers have reported the harassment to the Australian Government’s SCAMwatch Infocentre Line but are not confident the bombardment will stop.

The cafe’s Gillian Mertens wants other businesses to be aware of the problem.

“Telstra has been trying to trace it for months and believes it is computer generated from a call centre,” she said.

“Our only option appears to disconnect the line but Telstra said it may happen again.”

Telstra has suggested cafe staff log every call. Now they have accumulated pages of notes.

“The Australian Government can’t do anything about it if it is coming from overseas. It can be happening to anybody,” Gillian said.

“Our only option is to disconnect the landline and just have a mobile, but we’ve done so much printing.”

Gillian’s daughter Lucy operates the cafe and has answered the calls.

“She (Lucy) could not really hear that anyone was there so thought it was a prank call, but you can hear a call centre in the background,” Gillian said.

“We hang up and two seconds later it will ring again. You can talk as long as you like but there is no one there.”

The irritation began a year ago, starting with two calls a day and the frequency has increased.

“It takes up a lot of staff time when they ring. It happens at random times during the day and on the weekend too,” Gillian said.

“It seems to be getting worse and worse.”

A spokesperson for the Australian Communications and Media Authority said businesses affected by such harassment should contact their service provider.

“Under the telco industry code of practice, Handling of Life Threatening and Unwelcome Communications Code C525:2010, sets out the processes communication service providers must follow in response to a report of life threatening and unwelcome communications,” the spokesperson said.

“The business should also list its number(s) on the Do Not Call Register. It takes a minute and is free.”

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can contact the SCAMwatch Infocentre Line on 1300 795 995.

Not happy: Lucy Mertens of Lucy May’s Cafe has been inundated by harassing phone calls.

Fire risk crackdown A FIRE risk on the edge of Leongatha will be addressed

by South Gippsland Shire Council.

A concerned resident contacted The Star about the danger posed by long grass at the eastern end of Parr Street.

Council’s manager of regulatory services, Matthew Patterson, said council was aware of the hazard and was pursuing the new owners of the land, which sold recently.

“Council will find out who the new owners are and ask them to clear the grass,” he said.

Fire restrictions come into effect in South Gippsland Shire from next Monday, January 7.

Local laws officers are now organising slashing contractors to mow long grass on properties where owners were served Fire Prevention Notices but ignored council requests to act.

The owners will be invoiced, but many contractors are not expected to return from summer holi-

days for a fortnight.

“There will still be a number that have not complied but we quite often find that over the next two week period they have (while contractors holiday), they will have cut it back before we get the slashing contractors to do it,” Mr Patterson said.

In Bass Coast Shire Council, community and economic development director, Steve Piasente said rural land owners also have a responsibility to prevent unplanned fires starting and escaping from their land.

“Together with the CFA we are reminding rural landowners to be fire ready,” he said.

“Where practical and environmentally responsible, rural landowners and managers should have fuel breaks both internally and around the perimeter of their property.

“Slashed or mown fuel breaks are the most common types of breaks and should be at least 10 metres wide as recommended by the CFA. They will not stop a fire but provide a buffer for nearby homes, reduce the potential fire intensity and can provide

access for fire fighters.”

Damien O’Connor, CFA’s Bass Coast Group officer, said the size and type of fire break should take in to account fuel loads and land use in neighbouring properties.

“It’s important to stop the spread of fire from rural land in to residential developments,” he said.

Mr Piasente said if necessary, council could issue a Fire Prevention Notice to require owners to provide fire break works.

He also noted the Victorian Government had recently increased the penalty for not complying with the fire prevention rules to reflect the seriousness of breaching the rules and increased community expectations.

“If the works are not completed the penalties can be severe, with fines starting at $1400. Fire safety is extremely important and it’s everyone’s responsibility to take it seriously,” Mr Piasente said.

For more information please visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au or contact the Community Safety team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278).

Too long: residents are concerned about long grass on this block of land in Parr Street, Leongatha.

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Emergency uncertainty COUNCILS are still unsure of the role they will play in emergencies under a proposal by the State Government.

The government is planning to review council’s involvement in emergencies, a move welcomed by the state’s peak body for councils, the Municipal Association of Victoria.

Gippsland councils will be lodging a submission to the plan, said South Gippsland Shire Council’s emergency management coordinator Linda Jamieson.

“It’s a matter of time and just waiting and seeing when the changes are going to take place, and getting an understanding of how the new

changes are going to take shape,” she said.

Ms Jamieson said there were numerous aspects of the government’s proposal that were unclear.

An example was the removal of the requirement for councils to establish emergency response centres, such as that staged in council’s chambers in Leongatha in the past.

“That is a significant change and they assume that at an event we will run an incident though an incident control centre. It is still unclear as to what the local government roles will be,” Ms Jamieson said.

Councils are likely to be involved in establishing community resilience committees but as to the support councils will receive to do that remains uncertain.

“They are saying they want more planning at a community level,” Ms Jamieson said.

“Our attitude at the moment is that it is business as usual until the changes are legislated or explained as to how these changes are going to be introduced.”

MAV CEO Rob Spence said current emergency management roles for municipalities were antiquated and failed to align with the skills, expertise, diversity and limitations of modern councils.

“The MAV will seek clarity on the role of councils in the development of proposed new community resilience committees, as well as further details on the coordination of emergency relief and recovery arrangements,” he said.

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First response: new CFA station opens THE Walkerville community is better protected from fire after a new satellite CFA station was opened recently.

Safe, sound: welcoming the opening of the new CFA station at Walkerville were, from left, David Ellis, Franz Windisch, Deputy Premier Peter Ryan and Walkerville CFA captain Robert Lawrie.

The $215,000 station will form part of the Tarwin Lower and District Fire Brigade, which also has stations at Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay, said Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan.

“The brigade currently has 44 members and responds to as many as 25 incidents each year, which it can now do from a dedicated base in Walkerville,” he said.

“The new CFA station will house the brigade’s new tanker, which was recently purchased with the support of a Victorian Coalition Government Victorian Emergency Services Equipment Program grant.

“On-site water storage has been accommodated with the installation of a new 45,000 litre tank, which will provide quick access for the brigade’s members refilling the tanker before attending an incident.”

Mr Ryan said the Tarwin Lower and District Fire Brigade had been protecting

the local community since 1948 and had assisted during some of the state’s biggest fire campaigns, including the Wilsons Promontory fires and Black Saturday bushfires.

“The brigade is well-regarded by the local community and the Victorian Coalition Government is proud to support its CFA volunteers by providing them with the facilities and equipment they need to save lives and property,” he said.

“The Victorian Government has committed almost $57 million in this financial year alone to provide infrastructure improvements for the CFA, including $22.9 million to deliver new and improved firefighting facilities.

“We are proud of the vital work performed by the CFA, one of the world’s largest volunteer organisations with more than 60,000 members – 98 per cent who are volunteers.

“The 44 members of Tarwin Lower and District Fire Brigade now have high quality equipment and facilities in Walkerville in recognition of their dedication to improving the emergency response in their local area.”

Desal plant finished at last

By Jane Ross

THE Wonthaggi desalination plant has completed all commissioning tests, with the final contractual milestone reached recently.

Water Minister, Peter Walsh made that announcement.

It means the State Government has to pay a daily $1.8 million holding charge to plant consortium AquaSure.

It is payable from now until the end of the contract with AquaSure, which has 27 years to run. The holding charge is separate from any money that will be payable if and when desalinated water is needed.

It’s not just for Melbourne consumers either.

South Gippsland Water plans to eventually shut off its Leongatha and Korumburra storages, using Wonthaggi’s Lance Creek holding as the sole provider for those towns and their surrounds, backed up

In charge: the Wonthaggi desalination plant is finished and is now under the control of Degremont Thiess Operations and Maintenance Joint Venture. Plant director is Mike Jury. by desalinated water.

As the current Coalition State Government has been at pains to point out, contractual obligations were set by the previous Labor Government.

An independent reviewer and environmental

auditor are expected to issue a final commissioning certificate any day now.

Because none of the desalinated water is needed, the plant has been placed in standby mode.

The last contractual commissioning milestone is known as reliability testing finalisation (RTF). The plant achieved preliminary commercial acceptance on September 29 and commercial acceptance on November 17.

Following commercial acceptance, the plant was run at maximum capacity for 30 consecutive days to achieve the final milestone.

Construction company Thiess Degremont is delighted the plant is finished. Managing director, Bruce Munro said the construction and commissioning of the desalination plant “is a tremendous credit to all those working on the project”.

“The team battled some of the most extreme weather on record but managed to bring the project to RTF less than six

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Such was the weather, a senior representative of Suez Environnement/Degremont described it earlier this year as “cyclones”.

Mr Munro said it’s a mark of the “can-do spirit” within Thiess “that our

team overcame the challenges and delivered a quality piece of infrastructure which has droughtproofed Melbourne’s water supply”.

Project director, John Barraclough paid tribute to the Thiess Degremont team saying they should

be very proud of what they have achieved.

“The quality of construction is absolutely first class and the commissioning process has gone extremely well.”

The process has involved more than 26,000 individual tests of around

18,000 valves, more than 8000 instruments and 570 pumps.

The plant is under the control of the Degremont Thiess Operations and Maintenance Joint Venture. Mike Jury is the plant director, with a staff of 51.

Fire restrictions on way FIRES cannot be lit outside in South Gippsland Shire from next Monday (January 7).

The Country Fire Authority and Department of Sustainability and Environment have declared a Fire Danger Period from 1am on January 7.

The period means fires cannot be lit in the open air without a written permit from CFA or a municipal fire prevention officer.

Fire danger periods are based on local conditions and take into account fuel moisture, fuel loads, grassland curing, weather and rainfall.

Gippsland regional director Mark Potter said CFA looks to the community to do the right thing by their family and neighbours and follow fire restrictions in place throughout the Fire Danger Period.

“Fire restrictions are in place for a very good reason – to prevent fires from starting. Preventing fires is something that every member of the community should see as their responsibility,” he said.

“Victoria has experienced a lot of wet weather this year. But we are one of the most fire-prone regions in the

world and it only takes two weeks of hot, dry and windy weather to create dangerous fire conditions.”

Mr Potter said living in a grassland area with dried-out (brown or golden-coloured) grass that is over 10cm high is a significant risk to people, dwellings and infrastructure.

“Grassfires should not be underestimated; they travel faster than you can run and can kill,” he said.

“Fires burning in tall grass can burn very hot with very high flame heights. History tells us that most people underestimate the speed and intensity of grassfires.”

Mr Potter said it is not too late to protect your home and property by slashing, mowing, grazing, and spraying grass, and creating fuel breaks by grading or ploughing fuel breaks down to the bare earth.

“But while preparing your property is a good place to start, it’s just as important to prepare yourself and your family for fire,” he said.

“Now is the time to sit down and have a talk to everyone you live with.

What will you do if a fire starts?

“What actions will each member

of the family undertake? Who will look after the children, or older members of the family? What will your trigger be to leave early? What will you do differently on a day of high fire risk?”

Mr Potter said if you can see smoke, you’re leaving it too late. A fire that is miles away could be at your door in minutes.

To find out more about getting ready for the fire season or book the Home Bushfire Advice Service, visit cfa.vic.gov.au or call 1800 240 667.

Lighting a fire in the open without a permit is an offence and can bring a penalty of nearly $17,000 and/or 12 months imprisonment. All burn-offs should be registered with the VicFire Burn-off notification line on 1800 668 511.

Barbecues and fires for cooking and warmth do not require a permit, but must: be lit in properly constructed fireplaces, not be used in strong winds, be clear of all flammable material for three metres from the outer perimeter and be supervised at all times by a person who has the means and capacity to extinguish the fire.

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“THE STAR”, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - PAGE 15

Our doctors burdened DOCTORS are becoming bogged down with paperwork when they could be seeing patients.

GPs are writing referrals to specialists that patients are already seeing to satisfy Medicare protocol.

Doctors are also writing letters for organisations, such as gyms and WorkCover, not wishing to take responsibility for someone’s health.

Some work is done out of hours and unpaid, at a time when doctors’ workloads are high and South Gippsland is already short of doctors.

Respected Leongatha doctor Tim Linton said doctors spend “a reasonable amount of time” attending to such duties.

“There is more and more of this type of work now. We have letters from gyms, WorkCover, health funds, travel insurance, Centrelink, etc. Almost any group that does not want to take responsibility for a person’s health risk, will request a covering letter,” he said.

Medicare requires patients seeing a specialist to obtain a new referral from a GP if their original referral has expired.

This is often despite a GP knowing little about the patient’s condition if they were initially referred by another health professional, such as a physiotherapist.

Dr Linton said at his practice, Leongatha Healthcare, some requests for referrals were met through a ‘quick clinic’, but often referrals were written after hours.

He said doctors would be better off spending their time seeing urgent cases, but most doctors were dedicated to putting patients’ needs first.

“Our challenge is trying to ensure that urgent things are dealt with, as well as the other less urgent and the mundane paperwork,” Dr Linton said.

“It is a really hard balance to find, and I think we don’t always get it right, especially when we are short staffed.”

The paperwork load is “frustrating” for

GPs, but a necessary part of working in rural communities, said Rhett McLennan of the Inverloch office of Medicare Local.

That organisation coordinates healthcare in Gippsland and addresses local healthcare needs.

“The attraction for a GP to stay in Melbourne and just do their eight hour day is fairly alluring for people in that profession,” he said.

“On the other hand, the people that want to practice in rural areas want to get a taste of a range of different types of medicine.”

Mr McLennan said government plans are afoot to reduce GPs’ paperwork by introducing an electronic medical records sharing system that would enable specialists to access patient information securely, online.

But that proposal is still several years away from being introduced.

As time consuming as writing referrals for the sake of Medicare is, Dr Linton said “GPs are traditionally ‘gate keepers’ in healthcare”.

“Our charges are less than specialists’. If we can deal with something, it saves a person having to wait, travel and get to know a new person,” he said.

“We also should be able to refer appropriately. I think that is a good system. In Nepal where we worked, there are lots of different specialists setting up in Kathmandu. If someone has chest pain for example, they might go to see a cardiologist, to find that their heart is normal.

“Then to a respiratory physician, and potentially to three to four more specialists, who are only able to deal with their narrow field. The system also means that GPs have information from specialists about a patient that can help the big picture.”

As for doctor numbers in South Gippsland, Mr McLennan said more GPs are needed at Mirboo North, Korumburra and Yarram. Demand for doctors will grow over summer, driven by the influx of tourists.

Castle master: Wendy Duell, with grandson Lewis Sumaru, made the most of the sunshine, making sandcastles at the Inverloch surf beach on Sunday.

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Festival not to blame LONG STREET FAMILY

By Matt Dunn

BASS Coast Shire Council events coordinator Frank Angarane said the Pyramid Rock Festival had been unfairly blamed for traffic chaos in and around Phillip Island.

Local motorists have been complaining that trips that would normally take minutes have stretched to more than an hour because of festival goers clogging the roads.

One motorist who was coming back from Melbourne last weekend called it “crazy,” with cars backed all the way from the Anderson roundabout to the venue, past Smiths Beach.

Held on a private property from Saturday, December 29 to Tuesday, January 1, the festival draws thousands of holiday makers.

But Mr Angarane said the festival had been “scaled back” and the gridlock was simply due to the time of year and the limitations of the arterials leading in and out of the area.

“It’s not Pyramid Rock’s fault and the reality is that the roads have been this way since Boxing Day. The problems we’ve got are a simple fact of life. This is a holiday issue. Without duplicating the road, there’s not much we can do to alleviate the problem,” he said.

Mr Angarane said wished-for road works at Surf Beach, Phillip Island, remained a priority for council.

“As much as we’d love to have the intersection sorted, what we have is a situation where traffic has instead been slowed down to 60. The government and VicRoads are saying they’ve got no money,” he said.

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Beat the HEAT!

Holiday fun: David and Charlie Rogalsky from Mentone have a house in Venus Bay.

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Little lifesavers: Under 13/14 Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club Nippers were on the beach for training last Thursday. Back, from left: Alex Morris, Taylah Tobias, Amy Robertson, Giacomo Lytis, Harrison Cumming, Josh Kaye, Austin Timmins and Nathaniel Peiffer. Front, from left: Lucinda Smith, Hannah Cawthray, Jasmine McJames-Court, Carla Moran and Albertlam Ontagne.

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For anyone living in a high bushfire risk area, the safest option is to leave early on days of high fire danger.

And for those who are frail, have a physical disability, or have trouble thinking clearly or acting quickly in stressful situations, it is even more important to leave early if there is a threat of fire.

But leaving home on days of high fire danger requires careful planning and commitment, and it takes time.

So this summer, think about any family members, friends or neighbours in your community with special needs who might need your help to make and act on their bushfire plan.

They will need longer to get organised, and might need practical assistance

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They will also need to plan when to leave, what to do with any pets, what to take with them (such as medications), and where to go that is comfortable and safe, using transport they can rely on.

To help with that planning, download a free copy of the Red Cross Bushfires – preparing to leave early plan from www. cfa.vic.gov.au/redcrossplan or call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

Remember, bushfire safety is a community responsibility.

How you can help: • Talk to family, friends or others in your community who might need assistance leaving early.

• Help them prepare their Red Cross Bushfires – preparing to leave early plan, available free from www.cfa.vic.

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Help everyone: be sure to offer assistance to other people during a bushfire. gov.au/redcrossplan or by calling the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

• Make sure their plan includes what they will do if you are away and can’t help.

Heat warning

AMA Victoria is saddened and concerned about the death of a baby from heat-related injuries, after being left in a car in Bendigo recently.

“It’s deeply distressing, but not uncommon. People must realise how dangerous leaving kids is cars can be.

I note yesterday’s predicted maximum was 30 degrees, which most people would not regard as extreme,” said AMA Victorian president Dr Stephen Parnis.

AMA Victoria warns of the dangers of heat-related illnesses. Excessive dehydration and sun exposure are common causes of heat-illness.

They can lead to dizziness and fainting and more dangerous circumstances, particularly in the very young and old. More severe cases can lead to hospitalisation and be life threatening.

“We have this discussion every year and I want to reinforce our stance. I am concerned that the message is not really sinking in. Hot cars in summer are very dangerous, particularly for kids. They need a cool environment and have to remain hydrated. Keep out of the heat and keep the fluids up,” Dr Parnis said.

The Bureau of Meteorology predicts that Victorians will swelter through the 2012 summer months.

“The chances that the average summer maximum temperature will exceed the long-term median maximum temperature are between 60 and 75 per cent across Victoria this summer,” the bureau stated.

With the hottest months of the year still to arrive, this issue may not be an isolated event.

The AMA pleads with parents and carers to never leave babies and young children unattended even for a moment.

“THE STAR”, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - PAGE 17

Beat the HEAT! Grassfires a risk

SOUTH Gippslanders need to be aware of the grassfire risk this fire season, CFA chief officer Euan Ferguson said.

“While an ‘average’ fire season has been predicted, this still means that Victoria will experience fires across the state which could see thousands of hectares burn,” he said.

“Drying grass after a wet year means we are also battling an increased risk of grassfire this summer.”

Grassfires spread rapidly, and travel at around 25 to 30 kilometres per hour. They are hot and can produce huge amounts of radiant heat that can kill anyone caught out in the open.

“People living on a farm or in a suburban area surrounded by grassland or paddocks are at risk from grassfire,” Mr Ferguson said.

“You can help protect your home and property from grassfire by slashing, mowing, grazing, spraying and using herbicide, and creating fuel breaks by removing all fuel down to the soil. It’s important to do this work at the start of summer.

“However, like any fire, the safest place to be during a grassfire is well away from the threat,” he said.

Quick facts: • grassfires tend to produce fewer embers than forest fires; • grassfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous; • grassfires travel at around 25 to 30 kilometres per hour; • grass is a fine fuel and burns faster than forests; • grassfires tend to be less intense than forest fires, but still generate enormous amounts of radiant heat; • the taller and drier the grass, the more intensely a grassfire will burn; • short grass (under 10cm) is a much lower risk; • grassfires can start earlier in the day than forest fires, because grass dries out more quickly than forest when temperatures are high; and • living in a grassland area with driedout brown or golden-coloured grass that is over 10cm high is a fire risk. Some grass, such as Phalaris grass, will burn even when green.

Control your burns A RECENT out-of-control burn on private property is a timely reminder that care needs to be taken when burning off.

Bass Coast Shire Council community and economic development director, Steve Piasente, said this situation put people and property at unnecessary risk.

In this instance, the CFA had to be called to put the fire out.

“If you are thinking about burning off, you need to plan carefully before you start,” he said.

Council has a set of Burning Off Guidelines that provide a checklist of things to do before considering going ahead with the burn.

Burning off is only allowed in rural areas and under certain conditions.

Mr Piasente said it’s really important to understand what the weather conditions are going to be on the day of the proposed burn and for at least two days after.

“The CFA’s website (www.cfa.vic.gov. au) has a very good section where you can see a four-day forecast for your fire region.

Bass Coast is in the Central region,” he explained.

“Use this information and the Fire Danger Rating to make an informed decision about proceeding with the burn. Only go ahead if the Fire Danger Rating is in the range of low to moderate throughout the coming days.

Mr Piasente said other important things to do include making sure there are enough people to monitor, contain and extinguish the burn safely and effectively if required.

“You need to tell your neighbours that you are planning on burning off 24 hours before the burn,” he said.

“You also need to give two hours notice before light up by telephoning the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) Burn off notification line on 1800 668 511.”

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Beat the HEAT! Fire ratings versus Total Fire Bans FIRE Danger Ratings help residents and visitors to Victoria know how a fire would behave if one were to start, unlike a Total Fire Ban which is a legal declaration to cease activities which may cause a fire.

CFA chief officer Euan Ferguson said Fire Danger Ratings are a trigger to act.

“They indicate how easily a fire can start, how intense it could burn, how

difficult it will be to put out and how much damage it could cause,” he said.

“The higher the Fire Danger Rating, the greater risk to control the fire, therefore increasing the risk to lives and property.

“The ratings are all about safeguarding your own personal safety and the safety of your family, which is paramount. Everyone who lives or visits high risk areas in summer should visit cfa.vic.gov.au to check the Fire Danger Rating for their area every day.”

They also tell people

when conditions are dangerous enough to enact their Bushfire Survival Plan.

Ratings are forecast using Bureau of Meteorology data for up to four days in advance, based on weather and other environmental conditions such as fuel loads.

Mr Ferguson said Total Fire Bans are legal restrictions designed to prevent fires from starting. He said strict penalties apply and breaches are referred to police.

“A Severe, Extreme

or Code Red Fire Danger Rating on the other hand, should act as a trigger to leave early,” he said.

“The Fire Danger Rating system, which includes six ratings from Low/ Moderate to Code Red, helps you to know when the conditions are dangerous enough to prompt you to leave early. Leaving early before a fire has even started is the only way to guarantee your family’s safety on a bad day.

“Your plan needs to cover what you will do and where and when you

will go well before there are any signs of fire.”

Mr Ferguson said most people in high-risk bushfire areas know that a Code Red rating means they should leave that morning or the night before.

“But not as many of us are aware that leaving early on Severe or Ex-

treme days should also be a serious consideration, particularly if your house is not well-prepared or if you have children in your care,” he said.

“There’s no one-sizefits-all answer as different areas of Victoria have different risk profiles. If you’re not sure I’d strongly

recommend you to talk to your local brigade or book a free assessment through CFA’s Home Bushfire Advice Service.”

To find out the daily Fire Danger Rating or Total Fire Ban status, go to cfa. vic.gov.au or call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

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“THE STAR”, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - PAGE 19

Venus Bay heats up THE sun was shining towards the end of last week, with the temperature reaching a high of around 27 degrees at Venus Bay last Thursday.

Visitors and locals alike took the opportunity to get down to the patrolled beach to enjoy a cooling swim or surf between the flags, or a pleasant relax on the warm sand.

The Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club Nippers program for season 2012-13 started last Thursday, with a welcome and registration session at the clubhouse, followed by activities and training on the beach.

The Nippers program runs at Venus Bay until the end of January, and culminates with a club championship.

Warming up: crowds were beachside last Thursday as the mercury finally began to rise. Venus Bay was quite windy, but that didn’t put beachgoers off enjoying the sun and the surf.

Right, In the pink: Andrea and Kimberley Olney from Ferntree Gully enjoyed a dip at Number 1 beach at Venus Bay last week while on a week long holiday.

Below, Hang ten: Tony and Lily Dickens from Melbourne said the surf was a bit choppy at Venus Bay last Thursday, but were enjoying their day on the beach nonetheless.

Regional produce: visitors flocked to the Venus Bay Regional Farmers’ Market last Thursday to snap up some fresh, regional produce. Stalls included fresh fruit and vegetables, popcorn, eggs, home-made dog treats and more.

Market fun Good eggs: Shane and Drew Ellis from Gippsland Free Range Eggs in Glengarry were happy to be a part of the Venus Bay Farmers’ Market last Thursday.

There will be another market held in Venus Bay tomorrow (Thursday).

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The house comprises three bedrooms with built-in robes, and a master with full en suite and built-in robe, plus study.

The entertainer’s kitchen leads

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The open plan living area comprises a meals area, formal lounge and step down to a rumpus room, and has a relaxed cosy environment.

The home also features an enclosed laundry, solar hot water and natural gas fire place to complete a wonderful living experience.

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Acres, pools bedrooms galore The property includes about eight acres of river lease, with one kilometre of Tarwin River frontage.

Set amongst park-like surrounds, and sheltered by oak, gum and cypress trees, the country homestead offers generous family living.

The dwelling offers four bedrooms, including main with en suite (with step-less shower for easy access) and walk-in robe, country style kitchen and meals area with gas cooking and stainless steel dishwasher, large family room that contains a solid fuel heater, reverse-cycle air conditioner and an Eco Pellet heater.

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Ella Cicala of Archies Creek for January 4

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The weekend is perfect for home improvements and general repair jobs. Information that’s intriguing and helpful comes your way. Give extra time to agreements of all types.

TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

Several opportunities present themselves for negotiation. A new person in your life seems to bring good luck. Long trips and brief encounters are featured on the weekend.

GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

Relatives can be critical this week and they can also be right. The weekend favours family outings. Teamwork brings unexpected success and delight Thursday or Friday.

CANCER - June 22 - July 22

Take a breather from obligations to enjoy time alone and an evening of culture. It is a better week for giving than receiving. Be a little less secretive.

LEO - July 23 - August 22

Recent financial difficulties are resolved. You could find yourself coming to a friend’s rescue on the weekend. Your creative juices are bubbling. Plan, begin and complete an entire mini-project.

VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

You may receive important mail, email or phone calls this week. It’s time to catch up on those left behind jobs, but also to get lots of rest and be true to your diet.

LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

Overall, a quiet week, good for catching up on paperwork. Perception and memory are sharp. Loved ones can be a little stubborn and interfering.

SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

Postponements through the week make life a little confusing, but also provide for a surprise bonus. Diplomacy is the key to romantic success.

Think twice before making loans, especially to family.

SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

Social obligations can get you weary and invigorating exercise should recharge your spirits. Don’t read too much into colleagues’ remarks. Music and the theatre are in the week’s picture.

CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

Opportunities for increased status open up now. The week combines lazy days with crazy days. Allow extra time for the needs of older relatives. Health problems can disrupt travel.

AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

This is a busy week for creating enterprising and partnership activities.

Avoid speculating Thursday - Saturday. Real estate hunting is favoured on the weekend. Tact is critical in family dealings.

PISCES - February 20 - March 20

Spend a little more time listening to children and boosting your own morale. Thursday could see good business prospects. Consulting with professionals will put your mind at ease.

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Church Times ANGLICAN: Wednesday, January 2: 9.30am Woorayl Lodge HC; 10.15am Koorooman House HC; 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Friday, January 4: 7.30pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk HC. Sunday, January 6: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am.

ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am.

ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi.

Sunday, 9.30am Eucharist, 11am Family Service, Wednesday 10am Eucharist.

Anglican Church of the Ascension: The Crescent, Inverloch. Sunday 9am Eucharist, Tuesday 10am Eucharist.

For details of Community Meal, Youth Group, Bible Studies & Kids Club, contact Rev. Graeme Peters 5672 4590 or visit www. basscoastanglican.org.au AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES (AOG): Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248.

A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466.

Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Rob Davey 5625 3226. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219.

Equip Church - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday service 10am.

Contact: John 0408 305 880.

Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984.

CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha.

Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455.

THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Every Sunday 11am Worship, 6pm Faith Forum; 1st Sunday of each month simultaneous service for singles to age 25. Tea/coffee and lunch provided. Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5678 7692, 0447 724 989.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST:

Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School - 11.30am.

CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday.

Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday.

Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays.

St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass.

Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass.

Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass.

Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass.

KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214.

GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: meets at the Baromi Centre Mirboo North, Sunday 4-5pm Family Communion, 5-530pm refreshments, 5.306.15pm Bible Studies for adults, teens and children. Friday-Home Fellowships. More info: Bob Stevens 0400 403 765 or www. gippslandcf.org.au SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Sagala Tuesday, 4 - 5.30pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome.

Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, ph. 5662 5122.

SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly.

All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228.

PRESBYTERIAN: Sunday Service 10am, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Moderator

Rev. Mark Smith 5625 4112.

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. All Sunday evening services at 5pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527.

UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, January 6, 10am. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am (HC). Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am.

Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome.

Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday.

B A P T I S T C H U R C H KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366.

BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi.

Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769.

MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall.

COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm.

SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 5664 9306.

FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

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“THE STAR”, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - PAGE 23

College students celebrated SOUTH Coast Christian College in Leongatha held its annual awards night recently,

with more than 30 students receiving awards for their efforts throughout the school year.

Winning crew: South Coast Christian College VCE award winners were from left, Joshua Baker, Dylan Chalmers, Elora Noble and Brendan Tomada.

Middle school: award winners were, front: Denzel Quinisan, Jarry McNeil, Caleb Chatelier, Hannah Chatelier and Justin Hibma. Middle: Laura Bobe, Emily Chalmers, Chelsea Hulls, Tayla Oldham and Esther Hibma. Back: Gavin Erbs, Levi Courtier, Bryce Holwerda and Cameron Chalmers.

Top gongs: principal’s awards went to Johanna Haasjes and Nicholas Baker.

Secondary award: winners, back: Caleb Gale, James Gardener and Nicholas Baker, with Jackie Page and Louisa Shields in front.

Primary school: award winners were Saskia Van Leeuwen, Kiara Hollier, Rachel Chalmers, Lily-Grace Toohill, Kaitlyn Gale, Corban Davis and Willow Courtier.

Win surprises

Men help kids make fun

THE Leongatha Men’s Shed held a raffle throughout December for a fully furnished dolls house, displayed at Leongatha Photographics and Electronics.

The wonderfully detailed doll’s house was won by Julie Carrafa from Foster North, who has four grand-daughters (two are twins) and one grandson.

“I only bought the ticket on a Saturday, and was having coffee with friends

later in the afternoon in Foster when I got the phone call,” she said.

“I nearly fell off my chair; it was such a lovely surprise. I think the fairest thing will be to keep it at my place, and when the kids come to visit, they can play with it then.”

Alan Hoy from Leongatha’s Men’s Shed said the raffle was a good way to earn some money for the group.

“We sold a lot of tickets, so it was a really good result,” he said.

Fine house: winner Julie Carrafa and Alan Hoy with the doll’s house, handcrafted by the Leongatha Men’s Shed.

By Sarah Vella LEONGATHA Men’s Shed has been operating since March 2012 and recently took up residence in the former primary school building on Horn Street.

Around 20 active members meet each Wednesday from 2pm. One of the projects members are involved with is I Made It! This program provides free toys for boys and girls, but with a difference.

The men put together toy kits, which are assembled by children.

Member Ken Reid said a child receives everything they need to build their own toy.

“All of the toy’s parts, detailed instructions and glue are supplied in the kits. There are kits for boys and girls and for differing age groups,” he said.

“With the kits, the kids can make things like a truck, plane, jewellery box, clock or rocking

horse. There are about 30 designs in total.”

Reg Worthy started the project to create and give without cost to those who care for children and may need a little help to brighten their life.

Mr Reid said some of the recipients include Ronald McDonald House, Very Special Kids, refugee children and Southern Cross Kid’s Camps.

“It is certainly a neces-

sary cause in the lead up to Christmas, but there are disadvantaged children that can benefit from these toys all year round,” he said.

“The Leongatha Men’s Shed, along with Woodcraft Manningham, are the volunteer groups who put the kits together, which are then distributed through a shop at Eastland Shopping Centre.”

The shed had a cel-

ebratory Christmas lunch last Wednesday, as the members prepared to finish up for the holidays.

They will resume activities on January 9.

New members are always welcome and anyone interested in joining the shed is encouraged to drop by on a Wednesday to say hello.

► Further pictorial coverage in the Social Scene, page 26.

Good cause: Pat Higgins, Eric Hill and Ken Reid are some of the members from the Leongatha Men’s Shed who help to put together toy kits for disadvantaged children.

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Marriage explored on stage WHILE most others are thinking about the New Year at this time, Foster theatre company, FAMDA, is instead planning for The Last Five Years.

ADF leadership awards: recognised for their leadership by the Australian Defence Force were Lucas Baido and Daniel O’Flaherty.

Korumburra achievers praised KORUMBURRA Secondary College celebrated 2012 at their presentation night recently.

Parents, teachers and students reflected on the successes of the school over the past year.

A number of students received awards on the night for their effort and excellence throughout the year.

Tegan Brammer took out the highest award on the night, being named the dux of 2012.

Young scholars: accepted into the Melbourne University Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars program were Katelin Staben and Julia Boys.

Top muso: Adam Richards took out the Barbara Hoy Outstanding Musician Award.

High achiever: the Monash University Year 11 Achievement Award went to Cindy Le Masurier.

Right, Sporty pair: Kyle Arestia was awarded the college sports award while Kimberly Hillberg took out the Pierre de Coubertin award.

Defence scholarships: receiving the Year 11 and 12 Australian Defence Force Technical Scholarships were Samuel Dixon and Kyle Arestia.

In a theatrical context The Last Five Years is a contemporary song-cycle musical that ingeniously chronicles the five year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up, or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it.

Written entirely by Jason Robert Brown, who created the book for the show, composed the music and is also the lyricist,

The Last Five Years is an intensely personal look at the relationship between a writer and an actress and bares a strong resemblance to Jason Robert Brown’s own first marriage.

The Last Five Years tells the story of the relationship between two New Yorkers – Cathy, a struggling actress, and her novelist husband, Jamie – who are the only two characters in the show.

The really unusual feature of this musical is the time structure. Cathy’s story starts at the end of their marriage and works its way back, while Jamie’s story starts with their first meeting and moves for-

ward in time.

Cathy’s first song shows her hurting at the break-up of the relationship whereas Jamie’s first song is a salsa full of optimism after his first date with Cathy five years earlier. Their songs alternate as solos and intersect only when they marry midway through the musical.

The Last Five Years shows off the sly humor and style that have earned Jason Robert Brown awards and its music holds echoes of Jewish folk music, jazz, gospel, even pop.

FAMDA will be staging The Last 5 Years at the Foster Arts Centre for six performances between April 13 and 26 when the final performance will launch the fourth Prom Coast Seachange Festival.

David Tattersall is directing this emotionally powerful and intimate musical for FAMDA. Two actor/singers are required to bring the show to life. Rather unusual for a musical, there is no dancing requirement.

Cathy and Jamie should both be aged in their late 20s or 30s and both will need exceptional skills as singers and actors.

Auditions will be held by appointment at the Foster Arts Centre on Sunday, January 13.

For further information about the show, intending auditionees can contact the production manager, Dianne Paragreen, via raphoto@dcsi.net.au, 5682 2421 or 0407 883 600.

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Lots to see: motoring enthusiasts appreciated the Welshpool Show ‘n’ Shine last year.

Discover the sea will offer demonstrations of working dogs.

Car enthusiasts should check out the Welshpool Show ‘n’ Shine on Saturday at the Arthur Sutherland Recreation Reserve.

The Toora Art Festival Summer Exhibition in Stanley Street, Toora will appeal to creative types.

Not all activities run on all days, so for a full list of attractions and times please visit the website.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 Swifty

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4: Push (Duo)

SATURDAY, JAN 5 Rhys Crimmin

Racey: Jason Prowd of Gelliondale inspected the engine of the race red MG on display at last year’s event.

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There will be activities for the entire family from Friday through to Sunday, centring on Port Welshpool’s old Ferry Terminal in Lewis Street.

Fun events for the kids include come and try fishing activity sessions, face painting, jumping castle, story-telling and colouring competitions. There will be food and refreshments to enjoy as visitors explore displays from Parks Victoria, Coast Guard, Coast Care and others.

Locals will share their stories of the local history and fishermen will demonstrate how to fillet and cook fish.

From 2pm to 4pm, local musicians will entertain on the outdoor stage. Marine touch tanks and display tanks will offer the chance to experience local marine life up close.

Roll up your trousers and go netting in the sea grass with rangers to find out what really lives there.

Be sure to visit the Port Welshpool Maritime Museum and drop by the market on land between the milk bar and the Pier Port Hotel.

Stalls are still available by contacting the Welshpool Rural Trans-

action Centre on 5688 1051 or accessing the registration form from the website.

A free bus service is operating between events, for timetable details please visit the website, www. seadays.com.au Sea Days is part of the Prom Coast Summer Festival so over the three days visitors can also enjoy a host of other events.

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LIFE in and around Corner Inlet will be the focus of the annual Sea Days Festival this week.

Based on the best-selling novel and winner of the Man Booker Prize by Yann Martel and directed by Ang Lee, Life Of Pi is a magical adventure story centering on Pi Patel, the precocious son of a zoo keeper. Dwelling in Pondicherry, India, the family decides to move to Canada, hitching a ride on a huge freighter. After a shipwreck, Pi finds himself adrift in the Pacific Ocean on a 26-foot lifeboat with a zebra, a hyena, an orangutan and a 450 pound Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, all fighting for survival.

Life Of Pi Has been nominated for three Golden Globes, including Best Picture, Drama and Best Director.

See Page 2 for Stadium 4 cinema session times.

Jump onto the Stadium 4 website for more information! www.stadiumcinema.com.au

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• Alchera House Christmas party, Korumburra • Leongatha Memorial Hospital barbecue • Leongatha Men’s Shed break-up • Woorayl Lodge barbecue

Christmas cheer: Leongatha Men’s Shed members gathered for an end of year barbecue recently. They will start meeting again on January 9.

Cheers: Joan Bell enjoys a glass of punch at Alchera House’s Christmas party.

Friday food: you could smell the sizzling snags all the way up McCartin Street last Friday when members of the Leongatha Lions Club cooked their regular monthly batch of barbecued sausages and onion for the residents at Woorayl Lodge Hostel. Jim Geary and Frank McGarvey did the honours, with staff serving the meal with bread, coleslaw – and sauce, of course.

Treat: Dot Morrison, a resident at Woorayl Lodge, Santa’s helpers: Clarky and Lyn were entertaining was enjoying her barbecued lunch on Friday, as a walking Christmas tree and elf. cooked by Leongatha Lions Jim Geary and Frank McGarvey.

Tasty meal: Woorayl Lodge resident Dot Matthies was looking forward to her meal of barbecued sausage, served by Jacquie.

Workers: mechanical plumber, Darren Finnie, project manager for mechanical plumbers, Aaron McAllister, project engineer, Peter Cook and mechanical plumber, Leigh Woodworth enjoy the camaraderie of the hospital barbecue.

“THE STAR”, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - PAGE 27

Jackson returned to board HAZEL Park farmer Kelvin Jackson has been returned to the board of Dairy Australia.

The longstanding director was re-elected at the peak dairy group’s annual general meeting at Flemington Racecourse recently.

Dairy Australia chair Max Roberts announced the appointment of a four-member review panel to conduct a review of the Dairy Australia Constitution, to be headed by dairy farmer and former president of ADF, Allan Burgess.

Dairy farmers from around Australia also heard from Mr Roberts and managing director Ian Halliday on the state of the industry and Dairy Australia’s activities over the 2011-12 year.

“The change in domestic pricing has and continues to create significant uncertainty in the northern and western sectors of our industry,” Mr Roberts said.

“Domestic market impact is not just confined to Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia. Over the past five years, an average of 57 per cent of our production has stayed in Australia.”

Mr Roberts also noted the importance of identifying the direction for a sustainable and profitable industry.

Meanwhile, Mr Halliday recalled some of the

highlights from the past 12 months.

He listed the release of ground-breaking genomic research from the Dairy Futures Cooperative Research Centre, dairy benefits through the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement, animal welfare support activities and increasing people capacity through the National Centre for Dairy Education Australia, among others.

“Supporting the industry in times of need remains an essential responsibility for Dairy Australia,” Mr Halliday added.

“In the first half of 2012 we provided strong support to those regions in NSW and northern Victoria impacted by flooding.”

He also discussed Dairy Australia’s financial position and future plans, including improved farmer engagement, extension, industry reputation and programs to assist the industry in achieving profitable growth.

“Dairy Australia finished the 2011-12 financial year well placed to provide strong support to the industry in addressing future challenges with reserves of $35.5 million,” Mr Halliday said.

Dairy Australia is the national services body for the Australian dairy industry.

The company acts as the collective investment arm of the industry, investing in essential research, development, extension and industry services.

Leading the way: Dairy Australia director Kelvin Jackson addresses the annual meeting.

Reach high with CLAAS CLAAS has earned two prestigious silver medals at Europe’s leading agricultural technology exhibition for its new driver assistance systems that optimise the performance and safety of its acclaimed agricultural telehandlers.

The five models in the SCORPION range are capable of lifting between 3.5 and 4.4 tonnes to a height of between six and nine metres.

CLAAS’ recently introduced ‘vertical lift system’ and ‘smart handling’ systems capitalise on this capability by improving stability and safety when operating at maximum reach and lift.

Landpower product specialist, Paul Holdaway, of Leongatha, says the two systems intuitively assist the driver to operate the machine at its peak capacity in complete safety.

“They permit the simultaneous and coordinated movement of the lift ram and extension ram for smoother work

operations,” he said.

“When lowering materials using the smart handling system, the automatic tracking system ensures the boom loading system always remains below the tilt limit.

“Hydraulic functions do not have to be deactivated even when the system reaches the limits of its capacity.

“In this case, only the telescoping range of the boom is limited.

“Even if the vehicle starts to swing from side to side, the lowering speed can be maintained and the movement is not interrupted.”

The ‘vertical lift system’ and ‘smart handling’ systems were both awarded silver medals for innovation in agricultural engineering at Agritechnica last year.

Mr Holdaway said the SCORPION range has gained ready acceptance since its introduction to the Australian market in 2009.

“We have received very positive feedback from Australian producers and contractors who have used this machine to date,” he said.

“You can do just

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about anything with a SCORPION. “It can deftly handle a range of implements, including buckets, forks, bale hands and silage grabs.

“It can be fitted also with a wide choice of hitches and trailer brakes to tow loads of up to 20 tonnes.”

The top-of-the line 9040, which has a maximum reach of 8.95 metres and a four tonne lift, is ideal for high throughput materials handling, such as those found in feedlots, dairy operations and large-scale forage harvesting and transport.

At the other end of the scale, the compact 6030CP has a maximum reach of 6.5 metres and a maximum lifting capacity of 3.3 tonnes.

It is ideal for smaller agricultural operations

or those with limited manoeuvring space in their buildings and yards.

All models feature the CLAAS infinitely variable transmission that delivers optimal torque at speeds from zero to 40 km/h.

Other standard features include boom suspension, soft boom retract, hydraulic implement locks and Michelin XMCL 460/70 R24 tyres.

Mr Holdaway said the SCORPION is designed with operator comfort in mind.

“The spacious cab with panoramic views, fully adjustable air seat and clearly grouped controls provide a pleasant workplace for workers,” he said.

“The joystick control incorporates all the boom controls, hydraulic functions, transmission direction and differential lock that permits four

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wheel, two wheel and crab steering.

“With its smooth control, rapid acceleration and fine manoeuvring, everything is designed to make the SCORPION

perform safely and at peak performance for hours on end.”

The 190 litre fuel tank, reverse radiator fan and a two-stage air filter cater for long working days in

even the most challenging conditions.

SCORPION telescopic handlers are available from CLAAS Harvest Centres throughout Australia.

First class: innovation lifts performance to even greater heights.

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BARBECUE. Gas. 4 Burner. $50.

Ph. 5662 0916.

DOG KENNEL. Large, wooden. $50.

Ph. 5655 2067.

INVERSION APPARATUS. Back problems. $50. Ph. 5668 9212.

STUDENT DESK. 4 drawer. $50.

Ph. 5664 2219.

WINE RACK. Black. Wrought iron.

183cm high. Bird cage shape. Holds 24 bottles & 20 glasses. $40. 5638 8119.

FISHING ROD. New. Shimano BB15kg with bag. Roller tip. $50.

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BABY BUMBO SEAT. Green, with feeding tray. $50. Ph. 0427 641 294.

BABY SWING. Bright Starts, portable.

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CHILD’S SEESAW, Indoor, VGC. $10.

Ph. 0400 640 019.

CHILD’S BIKE. 12”, VGC. $10.

Ph. 0400 640 019.

EVAPORATIVE COOLER. As new. $50.

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BUNK BED. Grey metal. can separate into 2 single beds. Good cond. $40.

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BEDSIDE CABINET, 4-drawer. and timber wine rack holds approx 70 bottles. $35 the lot. Ph. 5658 1443.

GOLF CLUBS. Ladies’ left handed. Six clubs. $50. Ph. 5663 2350.

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COFFEE DRIPOLATOR. Melita. 10 cups.

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POLO TOPS, Leongatha Sec. College, white, with logo, new. Size M. Two at $20 ea. Ph. 5662 5141.

VP COMMODORE WHEELS. 6”x14”, suit trailer. HQ stud pattern. Three only. $50. Ph. 0413 060 875.

GARDEN WHEELBARROWS. Two old concretor’s barrows. $20 each.

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DOOR. interior flush panel with handles and hinges. 2040 x 820. $10. VGC. Ph. 5658 1050.

PRINTER. Colour. Dell. With spare black ink. $25. Ph. 5662 0838.

CURTAIN/DRAPE Draw track, complete.

Brown metal, adjustable to 18’. $50.

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POWER HACKSAW. “Little Giant”.

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ALUMINIUM WINDOW, 1500x1200, white. $50. Ph. 5668 7246.

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PINE TABLE. 100cm diameter. $25. Ph. 5663 6392.

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SOFA BED. Folds to double with trampoline base. Navy, Good cond. $50. Ph. 5678 8538.

COMPUTER DESK, corner unit with shelves, metal, brown, good cond.

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FILING CABINET. Brownbuilt, 3-drawer, lockable, good cond. $35 or offer. Ph. 5662 5930.

TRAMPOLINE. 10’ x 6’ in good order. $50.

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BOXING GLOVES. Two pairs, 6oz. Good order, as new. $10 per pair.

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TRAINER WHEELS for pushbike. As new. $10. Ph. 5655 1792.

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Sales Support Officer/ Property Manager, Leongatha Elders have a great opportunity for a Sales Support Officer/Property Manager to join their team at Leongatha. Duties would include property management, reception duties, livestock sales processing, banking, and daily administration tasks.

The successful applicant would need to have: • Strong organisation, communication and time management skills • Competent with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook • Agents Rep certificate (desirable, but not essential) • Year 12 or equivalent experience • FSRA Tier 2 accreditation (not essential) Applications in writing to: Rohan McRae Branch Manager 105 Commercial St Korumburra Vic 3950 Applications close Friday 4th January 2013

JOAN’S SHOP at Kongwak IS CLOSING DOWN Maxine and Joan’s shop will be open Saturday and Sunday until Joan’s stock is sold out.

VICTORIA’S LEADING BEACH CAMP An exciting position has become available at Camp Waratah Bay. Do you enjoy working with children?

Are you energetic and enthusiastic?

Are you self motivated and a team player?

We require a:

Casual Afternoon / Evening Cook

situations vacant

situations vacant

GENDORE

TRACTORS AND MACHINERY

DIESEL MECHANIC Gendore Tractors and Machinery Pty Ltd A progressive Agricultural Machinery Dealership in South Gippsland requires a full-time Diesel Mechanic experienced with Agricultural Machinery to work at our Leongatha workshop.

We require a person with: • Full qualifications - Agricultural Industry • Good communication skills • Able to work well with customers and fellow staff members.

Wages negotiable.

Work most Mondays - Thursdays, except school holidays Must be able to communicate with teachers and students.

A Working with Children Check required (can be acquired after position acceptance).

Food Handling Certificate required (can be acquired after position acceptance).

Driver’s Licence essential.

Training provided.

Please send applications to Camp Waratah Bay Email: campwaratahbay@bigpond.com Post: 30 Gale Street, Waratah Bay 3959 Ph: 5684 1426 Applications close 11th January 2013

Applications in writing should be addressed to: Mr Tim Burgess Gendore Tractors & Machinery Pty Ltd 82-84 Yarragon Road, Leongatha, Vic. 3953 Phone: 5662 4044

Production Supervisor 27770

UnitingCare Gippsland is a quality accredited community service agency. Staff and volunteers provide a range of community services in Gippsland for children, young people, families and individuals. The Agency has a vision of a healthy Gippsland, where disadvantage and inequity are challenged.

UnitingCare Gippsland has the following vacancy:

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER Latrobe Valley - 15 hours

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Full time Based in Leongatha Application forms and position descriptions are available at www.ucgipps.org.au or call Pam Porter on 5152 9600 to have copies emailed/sent to you.

UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and well-being of children and young people.

We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products for the domestic and international market.

We are looking for an additional Production Shift Supervisor to join our existing production team.

As a Production Supervisor you will be reporting to the Production Manager and be responsible on a rotating shift basis, for ensuring that production output is achieved within OH&S, environmental, quality, yield and cost targets.

Previous supervisory experience with a sound understanding of manufacturing processes would be most beneficial. Dairy experience is preferred but not essential.

To be successful in this position you would be able to demonstrate: • Strong leadership and problem solving skills • The ability to effectively communicate and build relationships • Excellent attention to detail • Demonstrated skills in process/system improvement If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via email: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379, Korumburra 3950 or to helena@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: Friday 11th January 2013

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WEEKEND MILKER REQUIRED • 200 Cows • Cup Removers • Experience preferred Fish Creek 0411 869 854

FARM HAND wanted

FREE CAR REMOVAL

Self motivated.

Duties include looking after cows, weed spraying, and fence repair.

Able to work alone.

Call Tom 0408 515 243

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

Child/Disability Support Worker Required to support a child with medical/health issues living at home within 20/30 mins from Leongatha/Korumburra area.

Training will be provided by specialised nurses specific to the child’s needs. Must be reliable and flexible and committed in providing quality care.

Above award wages and penalties apply on weekend.

On-going shifts available.

Morning/afternoons and every second Saturday.

MANDATORY: • A commitment for minimum of 12 months.

• Satisfactory Police clearance (access can arrange online).

• Working with Children Check and Level 2 FA or willingness to obtain.

Please email your resumé: tara@accessunlimitedcareservices.com.au or phone: 0417 734 230

for sale

for rent WONTHAGGI modern central shop, $295 pw, central office $195 pw. Ph: 0408-981819.

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27154

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Professional repair & service to all makes of mowers.

We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT Cnr Allison and South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA

Phone 5662 2028

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

garage sales

MOWERS

From $149

PIANO ‘Haake’ (Hanover) tuned, GC, $500 neg.

Weights (505 lbs), bench, 3 barbells, 2 sets dumb-bells, $500 neg.

Exercise bike ‘Infinity’, $100. 5668-9212.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

SEWING MACHINE

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

FIREWOOD - free. Ph: 5668-9292.

NISSAN X-TRAIL 2010, $19,500. 6-speed manual petrol, 108,000km. Rego XWN620. Good condition.

Nudge and towbar, cargo barrier, bluetooth etc.

Contact Kim 0433-333805.

used vehicles

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593 COMMODORE 1997, 4 months rego (OGN178), dual fuel. $1,700 ONO. 5662-2066 or 0400830417.

JEEP CHEROKEE Sport 1997, fair condition, 4WD, bullbar, roof racks and tow pack. $1,000 ONO. Ph: 0487-813534

wanted STANDING wanted, for 961377.

GRASS hay. 0438-

wanted to buy ANY OLD FARM four wheelers, ag bikes, machinery, to do up. Call and let me know what you have. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401-194601.

marriage celebrant PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

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BLAKE - Michael 29/01/48 - 22/12/12

All machinery Bins provided

KOONWARRA 13 Johnson’s Road, Saturday January 5, 8am.

8 Corsair Grove INVERLOCH Saturday, January 5 8am - 2pm

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in memoriam PATERSON - Leanne Sharon.

15.3.80 - 1.1.98 Gone but not forgotten.

Deep in our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day.

Our darling angel up above, to you we send our love.

Your loving mother Daisy, father Norman, brothers Michael, Steven, Shane, Colin, sister Veronica. xo xo xo xo SHEEN - Warren.

1940 - 25/12/11 Dad it’s been one year without you now, and I’m missing you every day, because of you I’m a better person, I’ll never forget your sense of humour, kind nature and contagious smile, and I know that you are always with me.

Love always Cassie.

WATCHORN - Gwenda Mary.

29.12.2011 Our darling wife and mother, one year has gone and we miss you daily.

Terry, Dean, Debbie, Peter, Sharon and Troy.

“He was my North, my South, My East and West, My working week and my Sunday rest, My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song...”

You were my soulmate, Michael, with a heart as boundless as the sea.

Love you forever, Helen xxxxxxxxxx Dearest, wonderful, beautiful Michael, We were so lucky to have you come into our lives.

To see with our own eyes how happy you made mum. And to be included into your heart of gold without question.

We will miss you terribly Blakey, but we will always love you dearly.

You were bloody magnificent, right till the end, and we will never forget you.

Bianca and Ashley x x BLAKE - Michael John.

Passed away peacefully at the Alfred Hospital on December 22, 2012 surrounded by his loving family, aged 64 years.

Late of Leongatha and Darwin.

Adored partner of Helen.

Dearly loved father of Sacha and Eric, Zac, Joshua (dec), Zoe and Justin, and Poppy Mike to baby Jahva.

Much loved friend of Bianca and Ashley.

Son of the late Charles and Dorothy Blake. Loved brother of Judy and John, Sue and Jim, Kay and Ian, Tony and Coral, and their families.

A unique man whose love of life touched the hearts of everyone.

BLAKE - Michael.

My beautiful dad.....

A man who I love, adored and will miss so much.

You were so strong dad, I admired you, and you always made me laugh. You will always be with us we know. I hope you are finally taking that much wanted swim in the ocean....

Love you dad.

Love always Zoe and Justin xxxx Also poppy to Brooklyn, Chase and Dendy. xxxxxxx We are the luckiest kids alive, to have had the best dad in the world. You gave us so much strength, love and support. We will miss you every day, hour, minute and second, but know you will be watching and guiding us. So glad you got to meet bubba Jahva dad.

Love you heaps dad.

Sacha, Eric and Jahva, also poppy to Mak and Reggae.

Xxx Dad..... My best mate always. A man I will always look up to and admire, a true legend. Love and miss you forever dad.

Go Dees!!

Love always Zac. xx

deaths BLAKE - Michael John.

Died peacefully in Alfred Hospital, December 22, with all his family by his side. Age 64 years.

Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Judy and John, loved uncle of Simon, Sarah and their families.

We will all miss him, truly a man of great courage.

BLAKE - Michael John.

Died peacefully in Alfred Hospital, December 22, with all his family by his side. Age 64 years.

Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Sue and Jim, and much loved uncle Mike of Karen and Ross, Rachael and Morley, Anthony and Belinda, Natasha and Darren, Justin and Sally, and their families.

His sense of humour and his strength of character was truly an inspiration to us all in his dealing with his illness.

Sleep peacefully Michael in God’s care.

BLAKE - Michael John.

Passed away peacefully at Alfred Hospital, December 22.

Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Kay and Ian. Loved Uncle Michael of Nick and Giselle, Emma and Mark, Alistair and Darren.

Forever in our hearts.

BLAKE - Michael John.

Michael as a brother I could not have had better, early on as an older brother to look over me, then as a best mate.

Your humour and love of family will live with me and my family forever.

Your strength was always evident, but none more so than in your last struggle.

Go Dees.

Love Tony and Coral, Bianca and Pete, Varli and Tristan.

BUNN (nee Canobio) Dorothy Beryl (Beryl).

6.9.1922 - 25.12.2012 Peacefully at Leongatha Hospital.

Formerly of “Mapleton”, Bena.

Loved wife of Les (dec).

Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Cheryl and Alan Launder, and Trevor.

Much loved grandma of Paul (dec), Brian and Katie; Ashley and Sarah, Catherine and Grace.

Great grandma of Aiden.

Mum and Dad reunited.

HANKS (nee Mee) Lorraine Vera.

Passed away on December 25, 2012.

Dearly loved wife of Albert for 66 wonderful years.

Much loved mother of Norman, Grace and Phil.

Loved and respected grandmother of Justin and Karen, Aaron and Susan, Shelley and Leigh, Katrina and Dave, Philip and Lindee.

Great grandmother of Claire, Jake, Kye and Alastair.

Daughter of George and Vera Mee (both dec). Sister of George and Nancy (Davidson).

Rest in peace.

HANKS - Lorraine.

Passed away on 25.12.12.

Loving auntie to Fred and Margaret, great aunt to Peter, Darren, Mark, Debbie and their families.

A lovely lady in God’s care.

Rest in peace.

deaths HANKS - Lorraine (Lorrie).

Passed away December 25.

Beloved sister and sister-inlaw of George and Marjorie (dec) Mee. Much loved aunt of Graham, Jean and Mervyn, and families.

We shall treasure the memories of all the laughs and great times shared together.

Loving memories.

HANKS - Lorraine.

Dearly loved sister-in-law of Arthur and Molly Hanks and Joe Reilly (all dec).

Loved auntie of Len and Ethel, Joy and John (dec), Lorna and Kevin (dec), Mavis and Geoff, Alan and Leonie, Gwen and Arthur (dec) and Peter, Sylvia and Keith, George and Kaye.

Great aunt to all of their families.

A gracious lady with a beautiful smile.

Remembered always.

HANKS - Lorraine Vera (Lorry).

Passed away December 25, 2012 at Leongatha Hospital after a short illness. Aged 90.

Much loved auntie of Len and Ethel. Great auntie to Pam, Trevor, Susan, Karen, Linda and Doug, and their families.

Our sympathy to Uncle Albert, Norm and Grace, and their families.

We will miss your warm welcoming smile.

A lovely gracious lady at rest.

HEPPELL - Harold Bruce (Bruce).

03.03.1927 - 26.12.2012 Passed away peacefully at Wonthaggi Hospital. Late of Meeniyan, Dumbalk and Nalangil.

Dearly loved husband of Alice (dec), much loved dad of Peter and Kerry, Belinda and Alistair.

Dear Pa of Leigh and Matthew.

Reunited with Mum. Dad your pain is gone and you are now with mum. You leave us with lots of memories and life’s lessons.

Will miss you greatly.

Forever in our hearts.

Peter and Kerry, and grandson Leigh.

My Dad, you were my strength, my teacher and my No. 1 fan. You will always be by my side wherever I go. I couldn’t have asked for a better dad!

Give mum a hug for me.

Love always Bubba.

Dad, thanks for all the memories and the happy times we shared. All the things you showed us we will never forget.

Free to see the sights again travelling with mum. Always in our memories.

Love Belinda, Alistair and Matty.

Son of the late Albert and Doris Heppell. Brother of Margaret (dec), Colin (dec), Aileen and Julie.

HEPPELL - Bruce.

Former boss, mentor and great mate for 50 years.

Will be sorely missed.

Col and Pam, Russell and Tracy, and families.

HEPPELL - Harold Bruce.

December 26 at Wonthaggi Hospital.

Loved brother of Aileen, brother-in-law of Jack (dec). Fond uncle of Scott, Brett and Lynda, and their families.

Treasured memories.

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WALKER - Gary Floyd.

Result of farm accident at Ruby on December 23, 2012, aged 67 years.

Beloved partner of Debbie.

Loved father of Diane, Vivienne, Tania, and Alan.

Devoted grandad of 10, loved stepfather of Gina and Tim. Taken too soon and sorely missed.

WALKER - Gary.

A great loss to our family and lovingly remembered for your kindness, thoughtfulness, cheeky Kiwi humour and willingness to always have a go.

Nigel and Jenny Atkins.

WINKLER - Max. 18.5.1932 - 23.12.2012 Passed away at Koorooman House, Leongatha.

Loved husband of Topsy for 58 years.

Loved father of Graeme, Chris, Barry, and Ross; Heather, Sue, Margaret and Sherrill.

11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren.

We will all miss you.

Love Topsy.

Passed away peacefully on December 23, 2012.

A special smile, a special face, a special someone I can’t replace.

I love you and I always will, you filled a space that no one ever will.

All my love, rest now Max. Miss you, Topsy.

Much loved father of Graeme and Heather, grandfather of Hayley and Kathy, Koren, Aaron and Belinda. Great grandfather of Josslyn, Livia, Beyne and Leo. The best father, friend and leader gone but not forgotten.

If I could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told, Of a kind and loving father, who had a heart of gold.

You were not only a father, you were a best mate.

Love you forever - from Barry, Marg, Alison, Emma and Lucy.

Dad, it has been a gift to have you in our lives, which you filled with your love. So many memories over the years, too many to share.

Working together was a highlight. Not enough metho in the world to fix our aching hearts.

Love Chris and Sue. xx Thanks for the great times, laughter and support. You were a fantastic father and grandfather, and a wonderful friend.

Our love for you will never end.

From Ross, Sherrill, Shannon, Tim, Jason and Kelly.

Pop, although your passing leaves our hearts aching that no one can heal, your love leaves memories that no one can steal.

Love you forever Poppywinks.

Gary, Kaye, Casey and Tyson. xx

To my dearest Pop (Aka Maximus, sexy legs).

Your smile warmed our hearts, your one line jokes made us laugh.

You will be forever missed but not forgotten.

Love Jodie and Nick. xx

Pop, you’re one of a kind and will never be replaced. Your laugh, your smile, your love, the memories you made will never be forgotten.

Love always and forever.

Cindy and Ryan. xx

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WINKLER - Max. A kind and gentle man.

Loved brother-in-law of Bill and Joy Hoy. Dear uncle to Cathy, Jen, David, John, and families.

Always a smile.

WINKLER - Max. Much loved brother-in-law.

Heather and Barbara.

Sadly missed.

WINKLER - Max. Special longtime respected friend of all the Kuhne families.

Fond memories of bygone years at ‘Bushlea’.

WINKLER - Max. The committee and members of the Woorayl Golf Club offer their condolences to the Winkler family on the passing of Max Winkler.

WINKLER - Max. To Topsy and family.

We have lost a very dear friend. Our love and thoughts are with you all.

Charlie and Frankie, and family.

WINKLER - Max. Life member, former vice president and respected supporter of the Parrots.

Your family is in the thoughts and prayers of the entire club during this difficult time.

Committee, players, members and supporters of the Leongatha Football Netball Club.

WINKLER - Max. Dear friend and neighbour.

Sadly missed.

Love to Topsy and family.

Barbara and Alan.

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funerals HANKS - The Funeral Service for the late Mrs Lorraine Vera Hanks will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 commencing at 1.30pm.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leongatha Hospital Campus, Gippsland Southern Health Service.

Envelopes will be available at the service.

HEPPELL - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Harold Bruce (Bruce) Heppell will be held at the Dumbalk and District Hall, Dumbalk on Thursday January 3, 2013 at 11am.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Meeniyan Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vision Australia. Envelopes will be available at the service.

Swim hard: competitors in the long version of race two in the Bass Coast Barracudas Alex Scott Series triathlon, held at Cape Paterson on Sunday, come out of the water for the first time.

Winning: Monty Frankish, elite triathlete from Melbourne was leading the race after the swim leg, and was first to the bikes. Monty finished the race in second place.

Below Super dads: Jack, Jack H, Leah, Sydney, Charlie and Yasmine, from Melbourne were out watching their dads tackle the short race at the triathlon on Sunday.

WALKER - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Gary Floyd Walker will be held at our Leongatha Chapel (corner South Gippsland Highway and Bellingham Street) on Monday January 7, 2013 commencing at 11am.

Private cremation.

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Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

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Down - 1, Given out. 2, T-I-rade. 3, Agh-a-St. 4, S-ago. 5, Teddie (anag). 6, Sen-or. 11, Purveyor. 13, Avenge (anag).

14, D-rag-on. 15, Fa-din-g. 16, A-part. 18, Lots.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8358 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Open-and-shut. 7, Here. 8, Dreadful. 9, Malice. 10, Engage. 12, Crater. 15, Purify. 17, Platypus. 19, Edam. 20, Terrestrial.

Down - 1, Derelict. 2, Paddle. 3, Adhere. 4, Thud. 5, Strung. 6, Opera. 11, Gardenia. 13, Relate. 14, Rapier. 15, Peseta. 16, Frail. 18, Turn.

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Short course placegetters: 1st Nick McGuire 50.45, 2nd Tim Guille 54.06, 3rd Michael McGuire 55.44, 4th Nicholas Thomas 56.07, 5th Brendan Cullen 57.47, 6th Gladiators 58.44, 7th Michael Ersch 59.56, 8th Scott Mckenner 1.00.02, 9th Darren Wilkins 1.00.35, 10th Liam McCall 1.00.55.

Short course age group placetetters: Male U18: Nick McGuire 50.45 1st, Michael McGuire 55.44 3rd, Nicholas Thomas 56.07 4th.

Male 25-29: Ross Harrison 1.14.38 37th.

Male 30-34: Darren Wilkins 1.00.35 9th, Chris Baillie 1.01.08 11th, Andrew Sunderland 1.06.29 23rd.

Male 35-39: Tim Guille 54.06 2nd, Brendan Cullen 56.47 5th, Scott Mckenner 1.00.02 8th.

Male 40-44: Lance Purdon 1.02.39 15th, Pete Beaumont 1.02.45 16th, Chris Fulton 1.04.04 19th.

Male 50-54: Tony Gray 1.13.56 36th.

Male 55-59: William Bardsley 1.02.09 14th.

Male over 60: William Smith 1.40.20 65th.

Female Under 18: Melanie Hunter 1.01.37 13th, Chaya Tiktin 1.15.18 40th, Lauren Robertson 1.15.37 42nd.

Female 18-24: Chelsea Caple 1.21.23 54th.

Female 25-29: Anna Edwards 1.26.11 55th.

Female 30-34: Louise O’Keeffe 1.15.41 43rd, Narelle Guglielmi 1.30.04 58th.

Female 35-39: Yvette Harbison 1.08.19 25th, Sarre Cousens 1.16.54 47th, Lee Bethune 1.17.00 48th.

Female 40-44: Kara Gilbert 1.15.44 44th, Clare Peterson 1.17.41 51st, Anne Wright 1.30.33 59th.

Female 45-49: Merryn Hancox 1.10.44 28th, Nicki Davies 1.11.15 30th, Jenny Hollins 1.29.55 57th.

Female 55-59: Deborah Tew 1.40.09 64th.

Teams: Gladiators 58.44 6th, Taylor 1.01.21 12th, Ax-

ford 1.04.10 20th.

Long course placegetters: 1st Luke Whitmore 1.48.15, 2nd Monty Frankish 1.49.19, 3rd Magnus Michelsson 1.52.47, 4th David Green 1.53.45, 5th Brett Franklin 1.54.47, 6th Paul Taylor 1.58.07, 7th Richard Squires 1.58.32, 8th Keith Colomb 1.58.45, 9th Oliver Jones 1.59.01, 10th Denis Neal 1.59.39.

Long course age group placegetters: Male 18-24: Andrew Bisset 2.09.21 22nd, Matt Sullivan 2.19.51 40th.

Male 25-29: Monty Frankish 1.49.19 2nd, Andrew Cumming 2.13.21 27th, Tom Rushby 2.41.37 64th.

Male 30-34: Luke Whitmore 1.48.15 1st, Brett Franklin 1.54.47 5th, Richard Squires 1.58.32 7th.

Male 35-39: David Green 1.53.45 4th, Scott Crabtree 2.08.48 19th, Andrew Ferguson 2.08.56 20th.

Male 40-44: Magnus Michelsson 1.52.47 3rd, Paul Taylor 1.58.07 6th, Denis Neal 1.59.39 10th.

Male 45-49: Thierry Rolland 2.08.15 18th, Ramiro Lahera 2.19.17 39th, Malcolm Burt 2.20.45 43rd.

Male 50-54: Tony Duffy 2.00.44 11th, Alan Davies 2.05.49 15th, Paul Legg 2.14.55 31st.

Male3 55-59: Mike Tyler 2.18.58 38th, Wayne Heathcote 2.28.58 58th.

Male over 60: Philip Hanley 2.03.32 13th.

Female 25-29: Alice Baquie 2.15.27 33rd.

Female 30-34: Tarryn Whitmore 2.15.02 32nd, Kathrin Wardlaw 2.21.27 45th, Amanda Wallis 2.27.41 55th.

Female 35-39: Zoe Ferguson 2.06.44 16th, Jodie Barker 2.13.03 26th, Anna Clarkson 2.27.10 53rd.

Female 40-44: Raeleigh Harris 2.14.30 29th, Michelle Lacey 2.22.58 48th.

Teams: The Clydesdales 2.25.43 49th, Postie Power 2.26.06 51st, Team Turtle 2.36.06 61st.

Leongatha cycling FRIDAY, December 21, night saw the preChristmas racing and break up night with great weather for the racing and pizzas after the races.

The club will take a three week break and resume racing on January 18 but training will be on again for Wednesday, January 16.

The first event for the night – a one lap time trial saw several riders post some personal bests.

In the A Grade group Ron Purtle put in a scorcher stopping the clock at 30.12 sec.

Tom McFarlane, having conducted some experiments over the past weeks with the gearing he needs to ride found a sweet spot on Friday as he too zipped around the track in 30.29 sec.

Kevin Feely put in a consistent 35.28 sec.

In the junior riders, Matt Minogue was also steady at 35.76 sec showing the training efforts are paying off.

Then it was Aaron Fraser 36.92 being very quick off the start.

Hamish Bissett 37.67, Alex Bennett 42.34, Brielle Cox 42.77, Matt Winchester 43.08, Fleur Timmins 47.25, Thomas Fitzgerald 49.69 and Cody Cox 54.52 sec followed.

Some short scratch races were next on the list. First up it was Thomas against Cody

on the 26 inch wheel bikes over two laps.

In a close fought race it was Thomas with a narrow win from Cody.

They were followed by Brielle, Matt Winchester, Alex and Fleur racing over three laps. However the pace was only applied over the last two laps and this saw Brielle race strongly to the line for a great win from Alex and Matt.

The last of the Junior scratch races was a four lap race for Matt Minogue, Hamish and Aaron.

Aaron led through at bell lap followed by Hamish and Matt, however it was not long before Matt swept to the front to score an easy win from Hamish and Aaron.

The A Grade riders raced over eight laps and Ron Purtle raced to the front with 300m to go and looked the winner but in the dash to the line it was Tom McFarlane winning by just centimetres from Ron and Kevin.

The little guys were then on for their one lap handicap. This time Cody had a start and made the most of it to lead all the way for a win over Thomas.

The other seven juniors were then lined up for their one lap dash.

Fleur Timmins on the 100m mark thought she had a chance for a win and raced strongly.

However, Aaron Fraser (50) showed his training efforts have not been wasted

as he flew from the start and swept to the lead with 20m to go to claim a dashing win from Fluer and Brielle (75).

The A Grade two lap handicap saw Ron Purtle (scratch) and Tom McFarlane (5) chasing Kevin Feely (100).

Kevin looked a great chance but strong turns and a quick start from Tom McFarlane had them catch Kevin with 80m to go. That was enough to see Ron claim a narrow win from Tom and Kevin.

The 24 inchers were back in action for a one lap sprint.

After some trouble with feet coming adrift from the pedals the race finally got under way and Thomas held sway to win from Cody.

They were followed by a sprint round for Alex and Brielle over one lap.

Brielle showed plenty of fight to claim the win from Alex.

In the match race between Matt Winchester and Fluer it was Matt who was on fire as he controlled the race to score the win.

The other six riders were organised for a three team madison over 12 laps.

Team Leongatha was Kevin and Matt up against Blue team – Tom and Hamish and the new kids on the block – team white – Ron and Aaron.

A few instructions and demonstrations for the rider changes saw the riders in action for the race.

Close comp: Matt Winchester, Alex Bennett, Brielle Cox and Fleur Timmins compete in a three lap scratch race.

The race proved pretty competitive and hard to pick a winner with the lead changing several times and riders improving on their changes.

However, the blue team of Tom and Hamish were in front when it counted and took the win from team Leongatha (Kevin and Matt) and team white (Ron and Aaron).

Race organiser Lindsay Love keeps hoping for some more consistency in numbers and is looking to see at least five teams in action by the end of the season.

To finish the night just before the pizzas arrived there was another round of sprints.

Once again it was Tom winning from Cody. Alex was up against Fleur and this week Alex rode the race from the bottom of the track and managed to take the win.

Last race was the matchup between the first round winners – Matt and Brielle.

Matt once again showed some good sprint form as he took out the win.

The others decided they would try the pizzas instead of another race and with a pleasant evening some Christmas cheer was enjoyed and plans made for training again on January 16.

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• OBITUARY

Passion for life never faded

A HUGE crowd gathered in the idyllic surroundings of Leongatha Golf Club to recognise, honour and farewell, one of the club’s true characters on December 3.

Here came family and friends, fellow golfers, those people Pat Moore had taught and influenced, and those whose lives had been touched by a lady of extraordinary intelligence, many interests, great strength of mind and a wicked sense of fun.

All present were given a copy of A Psalm of Life by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a poem which Pat found truthfully reflected a philosophy of life that she lived by.

“To act that each tomorrow find us further than today” was Pat’s aim.

“Be not dumb, driven cattle!

Be a hero in the strife!”

And what effort she made to do just that.

When Pat arrived as a golfer to Leongatha Golf Club she

brought the enthusiasm, intelligence and ‘get up and go’ she had always given to her life’s interests.

Born in 1931, she was an outstanding Matric student and topped the state in English Literature and French.

Later as a teacher and single mother to her four children, she also found time to run a business and win acclaim as a great teacher who gave inspiration and support to students. She also became principal of the junior campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College, and a strong leader and organiser of some note.

Those gathered at the celebration of her life, heard of Pat riding her horse along the beach, loving and helping all animals, skiing with enthusiasm and crewing on a yacht as she sailed to the Greek Islands, Scandinavia, and the Shetland Islands.

She was determined to golf each day in the heat that always seems to descend on the South Gippsland Classic, refusing

even to consider playing in a cart as she strode the fairways.

Pat volunteered to spend months as a tutor to students, many on stations in isolated areas of Australia, and showed delight in talking of their academic successes and growing up.

Pat could tell wonderful stories. She also held convivial gatherings at which all the problems of the district, even of the world were solved.

A literary guru, she could judge books and writers and eschew those she found longwinded and pretentious.

Pat endured her losses, griefs and life threatening illnesses with an underlying optimism and enthusiasm for life, perhaps built from her knowledge of Shakespeare, the Greek dramatists and poetry.

What a film her life would make.

The former Wonthaggi woman died at Traralgon on November 27, aged 83. Her children are Andy, Pete, Kathy and Debbie, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Farewell Pat: mourners say goodbye to Pat Moore at the Leongatha Golf Club.

Paradise for lease IF LIVING by the water with stunning views of the Prom appeals to you as a pleasant way to earn a living, then read on: this may be just what you are looking for.

All set: opening the Mount Oberon Road at Wilsons Promontory National Park recently included, from left: flood recovery coordinator Brett Mitchell, regional director of Parks Victoria Andrew Marshall, Deputy Premier Peter Ryan, first visitor Katherine Czarkowski, ranger in charge Ben Robertson and Russell Brown, contractor in charge of Mt Oberon works.

Mount Oberon Summit Track, Telegraph Track, and a new walking track from Picnic Bay to Whisky Bay track are also now open.

Mount Oberon Road, Summit Track and Telegraph Track suffered extensive scour and slip damage from a major storm in March 2011. The flood recovery project has resulted in the repair of more than 200 damaged sites.

Expressions of interest for the long term leases and operation of Port Welshpool’s Long Jetty Caravan Park and the Yanakie Caravan Park will be advertised in The Age on January 5 and coastal regional papers the week of January 7, with submissions closing on March 5.

South Gippsland Shire Council is the Committee of Management for four Crown Land Caravan Parks in the South Gippsland Shire.

Council’s property manager Chris Van Der Ark said:. “Last year we completed plans for capital improvements at these parks to enhance the tourism experience and these will guide interested parties in preparing their responses.”

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SPORT | GOLF Foster

BEST wishes to everyone for a happy and safe New Year.

Anyone wanting a game of golf is very welcome on any day – there is always room for you on the course. Just turn up or call the club (5682 2272 ).

Visitors are also welcome to play in our club events - just turn up - Tuesdays and Thursday at 9am, ladies on Wednesday about 9am, and Saturday about 10am. The nine hole chicken run can be played at any time on Fridays.

Conditions - The course is in near perfect condition.

The further bit of rain has been great to just dull the fairways a little, and the greens are improving.

Tuesday, December 18: Neil Chandler (20) returned to form after a spell in the wilderness to win with a sparkling 44 pts. Yet under the new system Neil did not break his handicap - I don’t think he will have any shortage of willing fourball partners.

Down the line balls went to Dave Hutchinson (12) 41 pts and David McIntyre (16) on 38 pts. Nerarest the pin went to Greg Burridge.

Thursday December 20: Gary Clavarino (16) won on a countback from John Mathers (15), both on 40 pts.

The down the line ball went to Kevin Witheridge (11) with 37 pts and the nearest the pin was won by Doc Menzies.

Friday - Chicken Run: The old chook bandit Geoff Nott (31) was back in business as soon as he had served his penance to win the chook again with 20 pts.

Down the line balls went to Alayne McKenzie and Peter Dight on 18 pts, and Phil Schofield on 17 pts. The

nearest the pins went to old stagers Denham Grierson and Ross McKenzie and they were both within five feet.

Saturday, December 22: We played a stableford event for Trophies provided by Andrew Naylor.

Noel Black (6) continued his good form to have 74 offthe-stick and win with 40 pts.

B Grade was won by Owen Kindellan (21) in a three-way countback with 38 pts. It’s been so long since he figured in these notes that I had to check the spelling of his name.

The runners-up trophies went to Steve Reid (11) and Don Cripps (24) both on 38 pts. Down the line balls were won by John Warren (24) on 38 pts, and Kevin Witheridge (11), Larry Giddy (18), Neville Thompson (11), and Peter Dight (6) all on 37 pts.

Nearest the pin winners were Dave Hutchinson (2 holes), Peter Dight, Robert Fulton and John Warren.

George Draegar deserves great encouragement after his score of 20 pts.

George was so keen to make sure he got this award that he took six putts on the 15th - and Ned assured me that George was actually trying.

Ladies event: Gayle Reid (25) is back in form and sizzled to have 42 pts and win from Pam Witheridge (30) on 35 pts. Gayle also took the nearest the pin.

Joke of the week: Four golf mates had been going to Yarrawonga for a boy’s weekend for many years.

This year Kevin’s wife put her foot down and told him he wasn’t going. Kevin gave his mates the bad news. They understand and decide to still go as a threesome. When they

thestar.com.au arrive at Yarrawonga, Kevin is sitting there on his golf cart with his clubs ready to go.

They ask “Hey Kevin, what did you do to change your wife’s mind?” Kevin replied “Well, last night my wife had just finished reading Fifty Shades of Grey. She dragged me into our bedroom. On the bed she had handcuffs and velvet ropes. She told me to tie her up and cuff her to the bed, and I did. Then she said “Do whatever you want”. And here I am.”

Members draw: Bobbie Miles was on hand to collect the $400 in the members cash draw. The prize will start again at $250 next Friday. You need to be in the clubhouse between 7pm and 8 pm when the draw is made to be eligible to win the cash.

Banksia Lodge Charity Day Sunday, January 13: We have a three ball Ambrose golf day in aid of Banksia Lodge on January 13. Teams of three can include men or ladies or a combination.

Non-handicap golfers very welcome. Cost is $30 per team. Assembly is at 10am for a 10.30 shotgun start.

Please call Gary Clavarino on 5682 2303 if you need more information.

Coming events: Wednesday, December 26 Boxing Day - mens and ladies stableford for trophies from SEJ Real Estate .

Thursday, December 27 stableford.

Friday, December 28 Chicken run - holes 10 to 18.

Saturday, December 29 - stableford - Sandy Point Challenge - Ray Stewart trophies.

Tuesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day - stableford.

The Happy Hooker

Stony Creek Adult Riding Club Show Jumping Day Results

Level 2 AM 7 1st Cynthia Cameron from Western Port riding Boomanulla Rivoli Stongbow, 2nd Kaity-Lee Zuidema from Stony Creek on Finn Wizz, 3rd Eloise Burslem from Traralgon on Fields of Fire, 4th Joanne Paton from Yarra Valley on Miss Turner.

Comp over 2 Rounds 1st Cynthia Cameron, 2nd Zoe Archer from Leongatha on Ace, 3rd Kaity-Lee Zuidema, 4th Joanne Paton.

TYOL 1st Cynthia Cameron, 2nd Kaity-Lee Zuidema, 3rd Eloise Burslem, 4th Joanne Paton.

Tarwin Veterinary Group Level 2 Jackpot winner Cynthia Cameron, Reserve Kaity-Lee Zuidema.

Level 3 AM7 1st Liana Amott from Granite Rock riding Rocem Reba, 2nd Lyn Cazaly from Merricks on Croftcnoc Bianca, 3rd Lyn Gamble from Hinnomunjie on Romany Beau, 4th Kate Caldwell from Stony Creek on Macca.

Comp over 2 Rounds 1st Alex Kirkham from Western Port riding King of Bling, 2nd Brooke Wheeler from Shadmoor on MTR Pokerface, 3rd Lyn Cazaly, 4th Kate Caldwell.

TYOL 1st Brooke Wheeler on Parklands Tiger Lily, 2nd Brooke Wheeler on MTR Pokerface, 3rd Adeline Collins from Stony Creek on Mango, 4th Alex Kirkham.

Tarwin Veterinary Group Level 3 Jackpot champion Brooke Wheeler on MTR Pokerface, Reserve Brooke Wheeler on Parklands Tiger Lily.

Level 4 AM7 1st Felicity Warren from Leongatha riding Earl of Loxley, 2nd Naomi Kuhnell from Granite Rock on Diva, 3rd Rhiannon Clarke from Rosedale on Zowie, 4th Amanda Robinson from Hinnomunjie on Blade Runner.

Comp over 2 Rounds 1st Felicity Warren, 2nd Sharni Fluitsma from Granite Rock on Freedom Park Frentzen, 3rd Becky Hemming from Hinnomunjie on Sunshine

South Gippsland Bridge Results Meeniyan - Monday evening: 1st Brian and Sally Hoskins. 2nd Faye Rowlands, Frank Arndt. 3rd Clive Hope, Susan Ruffin and Colin Cameron, June Metcalf.

Tarwin Lower - Tuesday afternoon: North/South: 1st Jack Kuiper, John Sutton. 2nd Faye Rowlands, Pat West. 3rd Frank Arndt, Clive Hope.

East/West: 1st Anne Gibson, Althea Drew. 2nd Alan Johnston, John Sullivan.

Inverloch - Friday afternoon: North/South: 1st Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour. 2nd Greg Nicholson, Arendina Drury.

3rd Margaret and Noel Smith. 4th Anne and Bruce Gibson.

East/West: 1st Frank Arndt, Clive Hope. 2nd Kaye Douglas, John Sutton. 3rd John Sullivan, Alan Johnston. 4th Hannah Martin, Margaret Munro.

Raper, 4th Trish Evans from Monash on Buntime Merry Rose.

TYOL 1st Becky Hemming , 2nd Felicity Warren, 3rd Renae Kirkhan from Western Port riding Dream “L”, 4th Sharni Fluitsma.

Meeniyan Stockfeed Level 4 Jackpot winner Felicity Warren, Reserve Becky Hemming.

Level 5 AM7 1st Jessica Wilson from Cranbourne South on Morse Code, 2nd Anne Verhagen from Sale on Selwyn Winston, 3rd Bridie Jefferies from Rosedale on Mr Stewart, 4th Dimphia McGuigan from Neerim on Apollo Pluto.

Comp over 2 Rounds 1st Liz Pallet from Bennison on Clintana Kashari, 2nd Leonie McDiarmid from Hinnomunjie on Sargent Major, 3rd Dimphia McGuigan, 4th Jessica Wilson.

TYOL 1st Jessica Wilson, 2nd Leonie McDiarmid, 3rd Dimphia McGuigan, 4th Anne Verhagen.

Dairy Livestock Services Level 5 Jackpot winner Jessica Wilson, Reserve Anne Verhagen.

Landmark Team Competition champion Stony Ponies from Stony Creek – Kaity-Lee Zuidema, Adeline Collins, Kate Caldwell and Alyn Spencer; Reserve Western Port – Cynthia Cameron, Belinda Kirkham, Renae Kirkham and Alex Kirkham.

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Korumburra THERE were 54 players for a par competition on Saturday December 22, and the CCR was 70.

A Grade 10 hcp winner was T. Jones +3. B Grade 17 hcp: G. Bull +8, B. Clasby +6, J. Wilson +4, D. Van Rooye +4, I. Dixon +3. C Grade 38 hcp: B. Brighton +7 on countback, B. Maskell +7, D. Hislop +5, C. Rielly +4, P. Broady +2.

Nearest the pin: 1st T. O’Neill, 7th M. Brown, 10th R. Hamill, 13th P. Broady.

NAGA: Doug McIvor 16.

Tuesday’s winner: J. Alger 37 countback.

Thursday’s winner: C. Clements 35 pts.

Notices: Knockout singles January 6.

On December 29 there were 64 players competing in a stableford competition. Trophies: Peter Vanagtmaal, CCR 70.

A Grade 13 hcp: R. Rodda 39 points on countback, N. Perks 39, P. Hopkins 37; R. Johnson, M. Brown 36; C. Clements, T. Herbert 35. B Grade 15 hcp: B. Papadopoulos 38, J. Stein 37, J. Watts 35, B. Clasby 35. C Grade 34 hcp: B. Brighton 40, P. Broady, A. Worthy, W. Hopkins 37; missed out on 35, S. Rose, T. Ozols, D. Van Rooye, N. Ladgrove and L. White.

Nearest the pin: 1st S. Rose, 7th N. Spargo, 10th D. Austin, 13th S. Rodda.

NAGA: M. Foote 22 pts.

Wednesday’s (Boxing Day) winner was Ben Clements 39 points.

Ladies The Boxing Day competition was not popular with women (although many men played) so five played in the Thursday comp and Chris Rickard (24) won with 40 pts, narrowly beating Debbie Wrigley (27) on 39pts.

With pleasant course and weather conditions on Saturday it was great to see some working girls amongst the 14 that played a stableford round. In Division 1 (0-23) Chris Rickard (23) had another win scoring 38pts. from Judy Webb (20) with 37 pts. In Division (24-45) Julie Hislop had an outstanding 45 pts to win and the runner-up was Marj Dixon (34) with 38 pts on a countback from Barb Wood (31). Nearest the pins were 1st Judy Webb, 10th Marg Young and 13th Marj Dixon.

In the twilight competition on Thursday, the front nine winners were Brian and Marg Clasby with 20 pts, Tyler and Dawn Marotti were the runners-up with 19 pts on a countback from Darryl and Deb and Matt and Tanya. The back nine winners were Murray and Judy Webb with a great 23 pts, the runners-up were Pauline and Vicki with 22 pts. Nearest the pins were: 1st Jaarl Enbom and Lee Clements and the 13th Terry Maskell.

On Wednesday, December 19, 24 women enjoyed fine conditions for a stroke round.

In A Grade (0-20) Moira Rogers (20) was the winner with 71 net and Norrie Little (20) was the runner-up with 73 net. B Grade (21-29) produced some hot scores with Corrie George (27) being the winner with 67 net and Betty Thomson (28) the runner-up on 68 net. C Grade (30-45) was won by Marg Harper (33) with 72 net, the runner-up was from Barb Wood (31) on 77 net, on a countback from Marj Dixon. Nearest the pins were: 1st Betty Yann and the 10th Lee Clements. Betty Thomson won the putting with 29 putts. The nine hole competition was won by Jenny Pollard with 17 pts.

Another lovely afternoon / evening on Thursday, December 20 saw 48 players compete in the twilight competition. The front nine hole winners were Roger and Kathleen “Silverside” with 21 pts on a countback from Geoff Bond and Lyn Maxwell. On the back nine holes Geoff Nelson and Chris Rickard took the trophy with 23 pts and the runners-up were Peter and Carol Johnson with 21 pts on a countback from Don and Denise Van Rooye. Nearest the pins were: 1st Corrie George and the 13th Ricky Johnson.

Sorry about leaving out last week’s results Jaarl and Jenni and Peter and Carol.

On Saturday, December 22, eight women played a par round with Lee Clements (12) winning with +2 and Virginia Wagner (37) finishing square to be the runner-up. The only nearest the pin winner was Virginia Wagner on the 1st hole.

Wonthaggi ON Sunday, December 23 we played the final of our putting competition and I am pleased to announce that our president, Darren Green was victorious.

On Saturday we played a stableford event which attracted a good field of over 105 players.

A Grade winner P. Brusamarello 41 points, B Grade C. Van Der Velde 43 pts, C Grade J. Davies 42 pts.

Balls down the line: A. Lowe, D. Brown, J. Geyer 42; G. Ryan, R. Furborough, B. Howard; J. Stewart, F. Thomas, J. Richardson, R. Hendre

41; L. Harmer, J. Deuscher, A. Copeland 39; S. Scott 40.

Nearest the pins: 2nd D. Crellin, 8th P. Foon, 13th P. Brusamarello, 17th P. Young.

In two weeks on January 5 we are playing monthly medal and medal of medallists.

I would like to thank all golfers for their support throughout 2012 and wish all members and their families a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. Let’s make 2013 even better than last year.

Great golfing and I will see you all on Saturday.

Mirboo North Saturday results: Competition: Chapman foursomes - 29/ 12/ 2012: Winners Garry Shandley and Sandy Taylor (19 1/2) 66 1/2 net, runners-up Hank Zuidema and Peter Whitaker (18 3/4) 68¼ net.

Down the line balls: J. Cutts and R. Hoskin 68¾, J. Taylor and P. Chaplin 691/8, R. Robbins and C. Tuckwell 70½.

2nd shot nearest the pin 1st hole: Mark Heiberg. Nearest the pin: 4th Garry Shandley, 6th Paul Woodall, 13th Graham Watson, 16th Terry Donnison.

Eagle: Peter Draper and Jeff Hughes on 17th. Number of players: 46. Visitors from Heyfield, Wonthaggi, Bermagui and Morwell.

Thursday results: Competition: stableford - 27/ 12/ 2012.

Men: A Grade: Mal Payne (8) 41 pts. Down the line: Neil Rutledge 39 pts, Warren Warner 38 pts, Mick Dragon (Morwell) 37 pts countback.

Golfing greats: from left, Greg Fennell, Ivor McLennan, Brendan Robjant and Rob Goodwin enjoyed a hit of golf at Woorayl Golf Club on Saturday.

Woorayl ON Saturday, December 22 we held a stableford event sponsored by Sports First.

The A Grade winner was Tim Burgess with 40 points, B Grade was Simon Sullivan with the best score of the day, 42 points, and Rob Warren took out C Grade with 38 points.

The ball distribution was M. Grist, M. Herrald, C. Hall, J. Howard, C. Blew, G. Challis, Max Wood and B. Thomas.

Nearest the pins to Peter Burgess and Ed Poole.

The ladies event went to Janet Thompson with 40 points and balls to Pauline Lancaster and Sue Wakefield. Janet Thompson won the nearest the pin for the 8th hole.

Our Thursday competition went to Lance Lancaster with 38 points and balls to Jack Howard and Graeme Winkler.

We will play for the monthly medal next Saturday, December 29.

On Saturday, December 29 we held our monthly medal and the results were: A Grade Tim Burgess with a net 69, B Grade and the medal went to Graham Challis with a net 68, and Anthony Clemann won C Grade with a net 71.

Balls went to Dale Burge, T. Walters, M. Grist, G. Calder, G. McKinnon, Bo Fiek, G. Johnson, M. Herrald and R. Warren.

Nearest the pins went to Gavin Blew and Damian Symmons.

The ladies’ event went to Thel Scoble with 35 points and a ball to Pauline Lancaster. The nearest the pins to Shirley Thomas and Sue Wakefield.

The Thursday competition was won by Otto Van Der Vorm with 40 points and a ball to our president.

On Boxing Day we held a stableford event which was won on a countback by Barry Bowling, with balls to Ian Atcheson and Doug Clemann.

Next week will see a stroke event played, with the sponsor Opal Motel.

Leongatha A COOL Saturday attracted many holidaymakers and 117 tried their luck.

Anthony Sparkes took out A Grade with an excellent 39 points off an eight handicap good work Sparkesy.

Ron Chaplin won B Grade with the same score off 17 handicap, but it was the B and C Grade winners who revelled in the conditions. Sam Nasreddin (22) collected 42 points to stun the C graders, while John Fraser was equally effective, winning D Grade with a fine 42 point effort.

Pro-pin went to P. Appal and Peter Hart won nearest the pin on the 16th.

In a long list, balls went to: S. O’Connor 39, S. Law 38, M. Bowler 37, G. Handley 36, K. Castwood, P. Hart, C. Baldwin 35; P. Appal, H. White, M. Johnson, T. Lincoln, P. Stivic, S. Harry, J. Rosengarten 34; W. Helena, M. Burt, G. Marsham, M. Miles, G. Sherman, J. Eabry 33; D. Forbes, B. Attwood, J. Drummond, S. de Bondt, T. Bruinewoud 32; P. Harrison, I. Barlow, P. Brown 31; J. Burt, D. Malone 30.

Results for Saturday, December 22: A Grade to Chris Leaver with 38 points, B Grade to Gerry Carcour with 38 and C Grade to Leon Collier with 36. Balls down the line to 33 points.

Tuesday Tuesday, December 18 saw Geoff McDonald win the event in a countback from Jon Smith, both on 37. Down the line balls went to 32 on a countback.

Thursday

The event on Thursday, December 20 saw A Grade going to Peter Walsh (36 points) and B Grade to John Eabry (35 points). Tony Gedye and Chris Leaver were nearest the pin winners and balls went to 31 points on countback.

Last Thursday Nic Cairns showed his undoubted ability, shooting 73 off-the-stick to win A Grade with 38 points great golf Nic. Fred de Bondt needed to survive a countback to win B Grade on 37, while S. Chisholm from Waverley Golf Club starred in C Grade with 41 points. Geoff McDonald and John King were nearest the pin winners.

Ball winners: L. Collier, P. McNutt 39; G. McRobert 38, R. Thomas, B. Cathie, M. Hunter, P. Waters 37; D. Vorwerg, P. Hart 36; J. King, G. Carcour 35; R. Jenkins, S. Welsford, A. Gibson, M. Herrald, W. Norden, D. Clemann 34; P. Walsh 33.

We are coming into stableford January, so a happy new year to all members and readers.

Ladies

Saturday December 22: Winner: Portia Williamson (34) 40 points. Down the line: Rebecca Wilson 38, Di Williams 37, Dot Stubbs 34. Nearest the pin: Wendy Parker.

Wednesday December 26: Stableford (mixed field) winner Russell Williams (8) 33points. Down the line: Pam Christensen 30, Philippe de Plessis.Nearest the pin: 16th Toni West.

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Bowman and Roberts win pairs Men’s State Pairs finals were held at Inverloch on December 16, the final being between Mick Bowman and Dave Roberts and Mick Coram and Kieren Gardiner, all from Inverloch.

The winners were Mick Bowman and Dave Roberts.

Day one of the ladies State fours saw 16 teams play three games of 15 ends in four sections at Inverloch on November 30.

The four teams to go through to the semi-finals at Toora were a Leongatha team, skipped by Trish McCormack, a Wonthaggi team, skipped by Kathy Simpson, a Tarwin team, skipped by Helen Twite and a San Remo team, skipped by Robyn Dennis.

The first date scheduled for these semi-finals and finals was a washout; the next day was deferred as Joy Brown and Robyn Dennis of the San Remo team were competing at Warrnambool in the State finals of the Over 60s Pairs. We are proud to say that they achieved silver medals there as State runners-up; congratulations girls!

So the fours were finalised on Monday, December 17 at Toora on a lovely, calm day in ideal conditions.

The semis saw Kathy’s Wonthaggi girls and Robyn and her San Remo team play the afternoon final. All games were fiercely contested with the final being won

by San Remo. Marilyn Forrest, Diane Coleman, Joy Brown and Robyn Dennis were the winners with Rae Haines, Bev Stephenson, Larraine Farrell and Kathy Simpson worthy runners-up.

The event for the winners of their Club Pairs competition was held on December 19 and 20 at Korumburra.

After some great matches on the first day, four teams progressed to the semi finals on day two. Loch’s Jenny Miller and Thelma Sexton played Meeniyan’s Avril Van Wamel and Barb Scott with Loch going through to the final.

The other semi final was between the Mirboo North pairing of Dot McFarland and Grace Hatfield and Robyn Dennis and Marilyn Forrest of San Remo with Robyn and Marilyn proceeding to the final.

A very exciting final saw San Remo’s Robyn and Marilyn win 21-20.

Fish Creek I hope everybody has had a great Christmas and look forward now to 2013 and are ready to get back into serious bowling.

Rob Mortlock and Milton Heywood have set the bar high by getting into the last four in the Champion of Champion Pairs, losing to the eventual winners.

Our club tournament starts on Friday, January 4 with Mixed Triples, Men’s Fours on Saturday, Mixed Fours on Sunday and Men’s Triples on Monday 7th.

We would be grateful for any teams from outside clubs and are hoping for full support of single entries from our own members. Please contact Bill Ferbrache on 5683 2284 or any club member if you can help.

Meeniyan Bowls It was a very busy week before the break.

In club events Bob Graeme defeated Mick Scott 25 to 24 in an absorbing sinlges match. Marj Pearson and Kaz Hughes play their match early in the New Year. Avril Van Wamel and Barb Scott did very well in the district pairs winning their matches on the first day and going down to Loch on the second.

Trevor Bidwell and Dudley Harrison defeated Max Brown and Bob Graeme in the mens pairs.

The final week of pennant before the break was a very mixed result for both sections. At Leongatha Division 1 drew 72 all, with one rink winning. Division 3 at home to Mirboo North had one winning rink but went down overall. Pennant resumes on January 6.

In Saturday pennant at home to San Remo Division 2 in a very close game went down by eight shots with one rink drawing. Away to San Remo it was down to the wire with the home team winning the day 64 shots to 66. In a repeat of last week, two Meeniyan rinks got the points.

Play resumes on January 19 with twos currently in fifth spot and fours second.

Tuesday was the final night of our six week corporate pairs. Winners were Double Trouble and runners-up were Brown Wigg. A big thankyou to Doug,Wes, Mick, Barb, Max and the many helpers and raffle donors who assisted in making this event such a success.

Coming events include our monthly triples on Thursday January 3 and ladies tournament on Friday 4. Corporate bowls triples begins the following week on Tuesday and Wednesday with a couple of vacancies.

A happy and healthy 2013 to all from Meeniyan Bowling Club.

South Gippsland pennant bowls Division 1: Toora 0-62 lt Phillip Island 16-98; Leongatha 2-67 lt Inverloch 14-79; Mirboo North 0-40 lt Korumburra 16-84; Wonthaggi 14-85 d Lang Lang 2-59.

Division 2: Loch 2-64 lt Wonthaggi 14-78; Inverloch 16-96 d Leongatha 0-54; Meeniyan 1-69 lt San Remo 15-77; Phillip Island 13-75 d Corinella 3-61.

Division 3: Fish Creek 16-91 d Phillip Island 0-44; Foster 14-77 d Inverloch 2-50; Korumburra Gold 9-74 d Korumburra Maroon 7-74; Wonthaggi 0-47 lt Tarwin Lower 16-73.

Division 4: Toora 2-53 lt Meeniyan 14-78; Inverloch 9-62 d Leongatha 7-62; San Remo 12-66 d Meeniyan 4-64; Phillip Island 14-67 d Lang Lang 0-59.

Division 5: Tarwin Lower 16-0 (bye); San Remo 12-68 d Foster 4-67; Loch 16-92 d Mirboo North 0-43; Phillip Island 16-67 d Corinella 0-51; Fish Creek 4-71 lt Port Welshpool 12-73.

Ladders Division 1 Phillip Island..........+278.25 Wonthaggi .....................+67 Inverloch ..................... +113 Korumburra .................+71 Lang Lang ................-121.25 Leongatha........................-96 Toora .............................-146 Mirboo North ................-168 Division 2 Phillip Island.................+33 San Remo ...................+39.5 Corinella........................+20 Inverloch ....................+55.5 Meeniyan..........................+3 Loch ...............................+13 Wonthaggi ......................+17 Leongatha......................-181 Division 3 Fish Creek ...................+282 Foster .............................-34 Korumburra Gold........+47 Tarwin Lower ...............+33 Wonthaggi .......................-20 Phillip Island ...................-91 Korumburra Maroon .....-101 Inverloch .......................-116 Division 4 San Remo ....................+129 Meeniyan.......................+90 Wonthaggi ...................+132 Phillip Island.................+35 Leongatha......................-113 Inverloch .........................-19 Toora ...............................-62 Lang Lang .....................-150 Division 5 Port Welshpool ...........+299 Foster.............................+88 San Remo ......................+17 Loch ...............................+55 Fish Creek ........................+1 Mirboo North ..................-43 Tarwin Lower ..................-64 Phillip Island .................-133 Corinella........................-220

154 129 112 106 67 59 39 38 109 97 97 96 83 80 77 65 164 99 95 94 78 71 69 34 133 122 101 100 77 64 63 44 160 121 109 102 101 89 76 72 50

That completes the rounds before Christmas / new year break, so with the end of the world not eventuating it will be back to pennant bowls Saturday, January 19, so from the SGDB and all bowlers, have a happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2013.

Loch and District Bowling Club OUR club events are progressing well, with the ladies and men’s club champions decided for this season.

Ladies winner is Jenny Miller with Gay Garry runner up; men’s winner is Brenton Hackett with Robert Glover runner up. Our Christmas party was held on Saturday, December 22. It was an enjoyable evening.

Many thanks to those who helped to make it so. We are now looking forward to our New Year Tournament on Friday, January 4, Saturday January 5 and Sunday, January 6.

SGBD ladies pennant Round 10 December 18 Division 1: Wonthaggi 78 (24 shots) d Phillip Island 54 (K. Simpson 26 d H. Crewdson 13, J. Clarkson 30 d R. James 17, I. Donohue 22 lt P. Francis 24).

San Remo 83 (17 shots) d Inverloch 66 (R. Dennis 36 d I. Sheppard 15, J. Allen-Dayle 28 d A. Tschiderer 18, S. Carvosso 19 lt L. Luby 33).

Leongatha 72 drew Meeniyan 72 (E. McIntyre 25 d M. Pearson 21, F. Turner 28 d L. Hanks 21, T. McCormack 19 lt A. Van Wamel 30).

Korumburra 76 (20 shots) d Foster 56 (J. McVeigh 22 d S. Gifford 18, D. Williams 31 d R. Speers 12, M. Goad 23 lt M. Climas 26).

Division 2: Lang Lang 76 (11 shots) d Tarwin Lower 65 (B. Button 25 d B. De Rooy 13, M. Hodges 25 drew R. Griffiths 25, D. Motton 26 lt H. Twite 27).

Toora 81 (27 shots) d Fish Creek 54 (K. Barwick 35 d D. Buckland 17, R. Richardson 28 d P. O’Neil 15, B. Curram 18 d M. Kerr 22).

Wonthaggi 84 (30 shots) d Loch & District 54 (D. Yarley 24 d J. Miller 21, K. Bird 34 d K. Moss 12, A. Green 26 d V. Kennedy 21).

Port Welshpool 68 (8 shots) d Corinella 60 (M. McDonald 32 d T. Durbridge 13, L. McLaine 23 d E. Johnston 22, A. Collins 13 lt B. O’Keefe 25).

Inverloch 76 (17 shots) d Phillip Island 59 (P. Stoneham 24 d M. Rogers 23, V. Muir 29 d J. Christie 13, M. Flett 23 drew G. Caile 23).

Division 3: Mirboo North 56 (4 shots) d Meeniyan 52 (D. McFarland 35 d P. Polkington 21, A. Plowman 21 lt I. Hill 31).

Phillip Island 55 (24 shots) d Inverloch 31 (E. Stephenson 34 d E. Perrett 16, M. Puncher 21 d Y. Kee 15).

Wonthaggi 49 (2 shots) d Foster 47 (G. Mitford 27 d J. Miles 21, G. Wilson 22 lt J. Bohn 26).

Korumburra 45 (2 shots) d Leongatha 43 (M. Hams 26 d G. Emmerson 21, M. Wrench 19 lt B. Thompson 22).

San Remo 51 (11 shots) d Tarwin Lower 40 (P. Cameron 33 d S. Browne 16, W. Brunsden 18 lt M. Emmett 24).

Ladders Division 1 Wonthaggi .............+112.25 116 San Remo .....................+40 111 Meeniyan..................... +36 101 Phillip Island............... +41 73 Inverloch .................. -29.25 66 Foster........................ -29.25 61 Leongatha...................... -44 56 Korumburra ................. -130 56 Division 2 Lang Lang ................. +145 109 Wonthaggi ................. +132 105 Inverloch ..................... +26 102 Toora ............................. +3 86 Port Welshpool .......+112.25 85 Phillip Island ................. -35 77 Loch & District ............. -42 76 Tarwin Lower ............... +60 72 Corinella...................... -156 46 Fish Creek ................ -245.25 42 Division 3 Wonthaggi ................... +63 103 Mirboo North ........... +108 96 Korumburra ............... +22 90 Inverloch ..................... +20 72 San Remo ...................... -18 66 Meeniyan....................... -16 63 Leongatha...................... -25 58 Phillip Island .................+11 55 Foster............................. -25 51 Tarwin Lower .............. -140 46

Leongatha TUESDAY December 18 saw our pennant ladies in action with Division 1 ladies at home to Meeniyan, not able to secure a win but a draw 72 to 72.

Division 3 at home to Korumburra went down by two shots, 43 to 45.

Ladies pennant will take a break and resume on January 8, 2013 with Division 1 away to Foster and Division 3 away to San Remo.

Tuesday evening saw the last of the business bowls for 2012 and in the play-off for the title saw Tennis Club against the Chalkies, with Tennis Club defeating the Chalkies by six shots.

The play-off for the wooden spoon was between Stewarts Tyres and A.W. Smith (2), with A.W. Smith defeating the tyre folk.

Thanks to Harry Forrester, Alan Rayson and all the helpers in another very successful business bowls event. I know some of the teams cannot wait until the new year to get back into business on the greens, and the club really appreciates the support given to this event by the various businesses.

Wednesday December 19 saw the club’s month-

ly triples in action, and the winners on the day were the Toora team of S. Spooner (s), R. Lecher and J. Griffiths with four wins plus 33. The runnersup were the Mirboo North team of P. Stimpson (s), C. Lewis and M. Arnold with four wins plus 28.

Best last game went to the Leongatha team of L. Lancaster (s), J. Richards and Susan Crouch with plus 16.

Sponsors for the day were Nikolina’s Florist of Leongatha, and the club thanks them for their valued support.

The first of the 2013 monthly triples will be held on Wednesday January 23 with a 9.30am start.

Saturday December 22 saw Division 1 men’s pennant in action at home against Inverloch, but lost 67 to 79 shots: J. Kuiper (s) lost 19 to 22, R. Trotman (s) lost 19 to 37, J. Hall (s) won 29 to 20.

Division 2 travelled to Inverloch but were unable to score a win, losing 54 to 96 shots: A. Rayson (s) lost 19 to 30, L. Lancaster (s) lost 22 to 32, B. Davidson (s) lost 13 to 34.

Division 4 also travelled to Inverloch and were able to snatch a draw, 62 to 62 shots: J. Embleton (s) lost 18. to 26, J. Pen-

dergast (s) lost 18 to 19 and R. Young (s) won 26 to 17.

Men’s pennant will take a break and resume on January 19, 2013 with Division 1 away to Korumburra, Division 2 at home to Meeniyan and Division 4 at home to San Remo.

On Wednesday evening, December 19 the club held its Christmas party with more than 95 members, guests and Kitty Club friends attending at the Leongatha RSL, and all enjoyed an excellent two course meal along with the usual club comics strutting their stuff to keep one and all entertained, and a great night was had by all.

The club also made four special presentations to our major sponsors Hartley Wells, Evans Petroleum Gippsland, Edney’s and Stockdale and Leggo, and the board and club thanks all the various sponsors for their valued support.

As this will be the last report for several weeks due to the Christmas / new year break, on behalf of the board the members wish everyone a blessed, safe and happy Christmas and a good new year.

Until the next report, good bowling - Jackhigh.

Lang Lang: the 2012/13 Lang Lang Bowling Club Championship was played on Saturday, December 29, pictured from left, Ken Mynard (runner-up), Grahame Cobbett (winner), Bev Button (winner), Maree Hodges (runner-up).

Table tennis players receive grants FOUR local girls have each received government grants of $500.

The Local Sporting Champion grants were awarded to Wonthaggi junior table tennis players Brittney and Caitlyn Taylor and Tanya Milnes and Leongatha junior Michaela Campbell.

All four girls competed in the National Junior Championships held in Perth recently.

The Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association and the Leongatha Table Tennis Association are both proud of the standard reached by these players and congratulate them on their success.

Brittney and Tanya are 15 years of age and Caitlyn and Michaela are 13.

They are members of the Gipppsland Academy

of Sport and are coached by top Australian coach Alois Rosario.

The Wonthaggi girls are coached locally by Bruce Harmer.

Grant winners: (from left) Michaela Campbell, Brittney Taylor, Caitlyn Taylor, Tanya Milnes.

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LDCA cricket scoreboard - Round 9, December 22 A Grade, Division 1

KORUMBURRA v NERRENA 1st innings Korumburra K. Rigby b. T. Davison ............13 J. Cook c. D. Symmons b. T. Davison ..........................0 D. Salmon c. G. Murphy b. J. Hoy ...............................17 U. Weerasinghe c. M. Clark b. J. Hoy ...............................12 B. Schmidt r.o. .........................24 I. Osman c. J. Trease b. T. Davison ........................26 K. Dorman c. P. Matheson b. M. Clark .............................8 K. Miller r.o. ..............................0 D. Scott b. T. Wightman ...........10 A. Meade n.o. .............................4 L. Williams c. C. Salmon b. T. Wightman .......................1 Extras .......................................21 Total .......................................136 Bowling: J. Trease 0/18, T. Davison 3/40, J. Hoy 2/34, D. Symmons 0/9, T. Wightman 2/17, M. Clark 1/10.

1st innings Nerrena D. Symmons c. I. Osman b. D. Scott ............................30 M. Clark c&b. I. Osman...........32 T. Wightman c. K. Rigby b. I. Osman ...........................20 G. Murphy c&b. U. Weerasinghe .............4 P. Matheson c. B. Schmidt b. I. Osman .............................0 T. Trotman c&b. U. Weerasinghe ...........24 S. Helms c. D. Scott b. U. Weerasinghe ................10 C. Salmon n.o...........................10 J. Trease n.o................................0 Extras .......................................26 Total ....................................7/156 Bowling: A. Meade 0/24, L. Willams 0/16, K. Dorman 0/11, D. Salmon 0/30, D. Scott 1/20, I. Osman 3/20, U. Weerasinghe 3/30.

INVERLOCH v IMPERIALS 1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. K. Gray b. M. Lafferty .......................16 J. Smith c. S. Vagg b. L. Wright ..........................30 W. Rankin b. M. Lafferty ...........0 D. Clark c. A. Meyer b. M. Lafferty .......................14 D. Ruffin c. N. Eddy b. L. Wright ............................7 B. Debono c. A. Meyer b. L. Wright ............................0 K. Rothier n.o...........................75 T. Thornby c. A. Meyer b. N. Eddy ............................27 R. Tegg r.o. .................................1 N. Cant n.o. ................................2 Extras .......................................19 Total .............................8/191 (cc) Bowling: A. Eddy 0/39, L. Rogers 0/23, J. Rushton 0/12, L. Wright 3/23, M. Lafferty 3/22, N. Eddy 1/31, K. Gray 0/38.

1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin lbw. D. Clark ........10 N. Eddy c. B. Debono b. N. Cant ...............................0 A. Curnaw b. N. Cant.................3 L. Rogers r.o.............................25

B Grade, Division 1 NERRENA v MDU 1st innings MDU R. Olden b. D. Trotman............41 C. Harris c. L. Roberts b. R. Clark ..............................4 T. Zukovskis c. J. Renden b. Z. Trease.............................8 B. Heppell c. L. Gilliam b. D. Trotman .......................33 L. Corry r.o...............................18 J. Sinclair c. L. Roberts b. D. Trotman .......................24 D. Thomas n.o. .........................14 S. Browne n.o.............................2 Extras ....................................... 11 Total .............................6/155 (cc) Bowling: R. Clark 1/22, Z. Trease 1/27, J. Hoy 0/29, W. Telfer 0/23, D. Trotman 3/25, L. Gilliam 0/25.

1st innings Nerrena D. Baldi c. R. Olden b. T. Zukovskis .....................22 T. Clark c. S. Browne b. C. Harris ...........................36 D. Trotman c. R. Olden b. S. Browne.........................67 L. Roberts c. D. Thomas b. B. Heppell ........................19 J. Renden n.o. ...........................37 A. Harrison n.o...........................9 Extras .........................................7 Total .............................4/197 (cc) Bowling: B. McKnight 0/16, J. Riley 0/37, T. Zukovskis 1/19, S. Riley 0/16, C. Harris 1/19, J. Sinclair 0/13, S. Browne 0/34, B. Heppell 1/42.

GLEN ALVIE v INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch S. Brayley c. E. Chandler b. J. Hamilton .......................21 L. Sharrock c. D. Tiziani b. K. Simpson.......................72

M. Lafferty c. W. Taberner b. D. Clark ............................30 S. Vagg lbw. L. Rankin ..............7 A. Meyer c. D. Clark b. B. Debono ..........................0 J. Rushton n.o...........................26 K. Gray c. D. Clark b. B. Debono ..........................4 A. Eddy b. N. Cant ...................17 L. Wright b. N. Cant...................0 Extras .......................................15 Total .......................................137 Bowling: K. Rothier 0/20, N. Cant 4/13, L. Rankin 1/23, D. Clark 2/39, B. Debono 2/15, R. Tegg 0/21.

PHILLIP ISLAND v OMK 1st innings Phillip Island R. Cleeland lbw. J. Wilson .......25 J. Black lbw. J. Wilson .............12 E. Richards lbw. J. Wilson .......15 S. Murdoch b. P. Dell .................4 T. Hornsby r.o...........................26 J. Finnigan b. A. Jenkins ..........28 S. Boyack c. A. Miller b. A. Jenkins ...........................8 D. Johnston b. B. Wyatt .............1 J. Broomhall n.o. ........................0 S. Kirton r.o. ...............................0 C. Wilson b. B. Wyatt ................0 Extras .......................................14 Total .......................................133 Bowling: A. Jenkins 2/28, R. Greaves 0/25, J. Wilson 3/22, P. Dell 1/22, B. Wyatt 2/15, J. Van Rooye 0/21.

1st innings OMK A. Miller c. C. Wilson b. S. Kirton .............................4 T. Wyatt b. J. Finnigan .............34 D. Lloyd lbw. S. Boyack ............8 J. Wilson b. C. Wilson ..............15 J. Van Rooye c. S. Kirton b. R. Cleeland.......................30 R. Greaves b. S. Kirton ............23 P. Dyer n.o. ...............................21 J. Paterson n.o. ...........................1 Extras .........................................9 Total ....................................6/145 Bowling: S. Kirton 2/37, S. Boyack 1/19, J. Finnigan 1/25, R. Cleeland 1/22, C. Wilson 1/26, S. Murdoch 0/14.

WON WORKMENS v WON MINERS 1st innings Won Workmens D. Britt b. J. Piasente ...............84 T. Hooper c. J. Honeysett b. A. Donohue ....................124 G. Britt n.o. ..............................35 R. Thomas n.o. .........................29 Extras .......................................26 Total .............................2/298 (cc) Bowling: B. Foon 0/48, R. Birkett 0/30, M. Johnson 0/57, G. Peters 0/30, J. Piasente 1/55, A. Donohue 1/39, P. Nelson 0/35.

1st innings Won Miners M. Johnson c. T. Hooper b. R. Thomas ..........................0 R. Birkett c. T. Hooper b. R. Thomas ........................18 A. Warren c. J. Liddle b. R. Thomas ........................13 A. Donohue c. G. Britt b. Z. Macdermid...................13 P. Nelson c. G. Britt b. Z. Macdermid...................10 D. Beesey c. J. Thomas

Long break: after playing round nine just before Christmas cricketers will enjoy the festive season and be ready for the resumption with a round 10 one-dayer on January 12.

N. Goodall c. E. Chandler b. J. Hamilton .......................20 M. Anderson b. J. Hamilton .......6 N. Brayley c. J. Hamilton b. K. Simpson.......................31 J. Rankin n.o. ...........................53 B. Sword r.o. ..............................6 A. Brayley c. M. Greenway b. B. Andrighetto ....................1 J.A. Dalmau b. M. Greenway ....3 Extras .......................................10 Total .............................8/223 (cc) Bowling: M. Greenway 1/26, D. Gilbert 0/24, E. Chandler 0/22, J. Hamilton 3/40, J. Wheeler 0/22, K. Simpson 2/44, S. Edwards 0/20, B. Andrighetto 1/21.

1st innings Glen Alvie R. Slade b. J.A. Dalmau .............0 J. Hamilton c. N. Goodall b. A. Hall ..............................10 J. Tiziani n.o. ............................33 B. Andrighetto b. J.P. Dalmau ....4 S. Edwards c. L. Sharrock b. A. Hall ................................0 D. Tiziani b. M. Anderson..........0 J. Wheeler c&b. N. Goodall .....18 D. Gilbert n.o. ..........................20 Extras .......................................10 Total ...............................6/95 (cc) Bowling: J.A. Dalmau 1/16, B. Sword 0/5, J.P. Dalmau 1/17, A. Hall 2/10, N. Goodall 1/29, M. Anderson 1/15.

OMK v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings OMK D. Creed b. J. Blackwell ..........24 R. White lbw. C. Viljoen ............1 J. Greenwood c. B. Johnston b. C. Viljoen ...........................0 G. Miller b. A. Thomas ............49 W. Dowel c. L. Keating b. Z. Brown ..........................29 N. Creed c. B. Johnston b. Z. Brown ..........................30 D. McMeekin n.o. ....................32

D. Jeffries n.o. ............................1 K. Kerr c. B. Johnston b. J. Blackwell ........................6 J. Cochrane r.o..........................24 Extras ....................................... 11 Total .............................8/207 (cc) Bowling: C. Viljoen 2/34, B. Lawrence 0/24, J. Blackwell 2/21, A. Thomas 1/32, P. Francis 0/38, Z. Brown 2/40, M. Francis 0/17.

1st innings Phillip Island B. Johnston b. R. White .............0 A. Finlayson b. R. White............1 M. Francis c. D. Creed b. D. McMeekin ...................41 L. Keating b. D. McMeekin .....15 B. Lawrence c. T. Knox b. D. McMeekin .....................2 C. Viljoen c. T. Knox b. D. McMeekin .....................0 J. Blackwell c. T. Knox b. D. McMeekin .....................5 J. Manning b. D. McMeekin ......0 P. Francis c. J. Greenwood b. D. Jeffries .........................23 Z. Brown c. D. Creed b. J. Cochrane.........................8 A. Thomas n.o. ...........................1 Extras .........................................9 Total .......................................105 Bowling: R. White 2/10, J. Greenwood 0/24, D. McMeekin 6/23, K. Kerr 0/27, J. Cochrane 1/18, D. Jeffries 1/2.

WON MINERS v WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens D. Dutchman n.o. ................... 115 R. Geyer b. ...............................74 A. Yann caught .........................64 C. Harvey caught .....................28 L. Sawyer caught .....................12 M. McCall n.o. ...........................8 Extras .......................................21 Total .............................4/322 (cc) 1st innings Won Miners

b. G. Britt .............................51 B. Foon b. G. Bolding ..............22 C. Thomas n.o. .........................61 J. Honeysett c. J. Liddle b. G. Britt ...............................4 J. Piasente lbw. Z. Macdermid ...5 G. Peters n.o. ............................23 Extras .......................................12 Total .............................9/232 (cc) Bowling: R. Thomas 3/20, J. Thomas 0/41, A. Lang 0/38, Z. Macdermid 3/54, G. Bolding 1/38, G. Britt 2/33, C. Harvey 0/4.

A Grade, Division 2 FISH CREEK-TARWIN v TOWN 1st innings Town J. O’Loughlin lbw. S. Rabbitt ..26 M. Davies c. S. Rabbitt b. M. Van Boven ..................55 M. Weerasinghe-Silva c. M. Van Boven b. S. Rabbitt............................5 A. Ratnayake c. R. McGannon b. J. Law ...............................91 B. Moore n.o. ...........................20 C. Bruce n.o. ..............................0 Extras .......................................26 Total .............................4/223 (cc) Bowling: J. Flanders 0/60, J. Danckert 0/40, S. Rabbitt 2/38, J. Law 1/18, V. Kedamath 0/21, M. Van Boven 1/39.

1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin G. Watkins c&b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ...9

V. Kedamath b. J. Schelling .......6 J. Danckert c. M. Davies b. J. Schelling .........................0 J. Law lbw. J. O’Loughlin ........14 R. McGannon c. J. Schelling b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ......13 S. Rabbitt c. M. Borschman b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ........2 H. Buckland c. I. Hanks b. M. Borschman ....................0 D. Stevenson r.o. ........................0 J. Flanders n.o. ...........................0 M. Van Boven c&b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ...0 M. Rajendran b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ........0 Extras .........................................9 Total .........................................53 Bowling: A. Ratnayake 0/4, J. Schelling 2/17, J. O’Loughlin 1/9, M. Weerasinghe-Silva 5/16, M. Borschman 1/6.

GLEN ALVIE v KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Glen Alvie S. Smith b. P. Matthews ...........43 J. Glen c. J. Dakin b. P. Matthews ......................16 S. Coppell c. D. Hunt b. P. Matthews ........................5 D. Tiziani c. J. Dakin b. B. Egeberg..........................9 S. Bolding b. J. Dakin ................3 S. Lowe c. J. Dakin b. J. Mahood.........................21 R. Arestia c. A. Shackelford

b. P. Matthews ......................23 R. Bolding c. A. Larcombe b. J. Dakin ..............................3 J. Hales n.o. ................................1 D. Williams n.o. .........................0 Extras .......................................15 Total .............................8/139 (cc) Bowling: D. Pipicelli 0/24, P. Matthews 4/20, A. Shackelford 0/21, B. Egeberg 1/9, J. Mahood 1/27, J. Dakin 2/35.

1st innings Kilcunda-Bass D. Hunt r.o................................15 T. Miller c. R. Arestia b. S. Coppell.........................13 P. Palmer lbw. S. Coppell .........34 A. Larcombe c. J. Glen b. L. McRae............................6 J. Dakin c. S. Bolding b. L. McRae............................0 J. Tregear c. S. Coppell b. R. Bolding ........................20 P. Matthews c. S. Smith b. D. Williams ......................17 J. Mahood c. S. Smith b. D. Williams ......................13 D. Pipicelli n.o. ..........................0 A. Shackelford c. S. Lowe b. D. Williams ........................0 B. Egeberg c. S. Lowe b. R. Bolding ..........................0 Extras .......................................20 Total .......................................138 Bowling: S. Coppell 2/18, J. Hales 0/22, J. Glen 0/47, R. Bolding 2/21, L. McRae 2/18, D. Wil-

liams 3/11.

FOSTER v MDU 1st innings MDU C. Le Page n.o. b. J. Prain..............................75 M. Le Page c. B. Corrie ...........10 C. Hoober c. S. Corrie b. B. Corrie...........................60 M. Olden c. R. Johnston b. D. Clearihan-Jervies .........46 M. Martin b. D. Clearihan-Jervies ...........0 S. Arnup n.o. ............................33 Extras .......................................23 Total .............................4/247 (cc) Bowling: J. Prain 1/24, D. Clearihan-Jervies 2/44, R. Johnston 0/48, P. Jervies 0/47, B. Corrie 1/35, G. Tanner 0/47.

1st innings Foster M. Lynch b. M. Patching ......... 11 S. Jeffery c. M. Martin b. S. McRae ..........................30 P. Jervies c. S. Arnup b. M. Le Page .......................25 J. Prain c. M. Olden b. S. Arnup ...........................33 S. Corrie c. M. Olden b. S. Arnup .............................3 G. Tanner c. M. Cantwell b. S. Arnup ...........................17 R. Johnston n.o.........................62 S. Lanyon b. M. Cantwell ..........0 D. Clearihan-Jervies b. M. Cantwell........................8 B. Corrie n.o.............................10 Extras .......................................17

Total .............................8/216 (cc) Bowling: T. Harris 0/29, M. Cantwell 2/36, M. Patching 1/53, S. McRae 1/31, S. Arnup 3/40, M. Le Page 1/21.

KOONWARRA-RSL v POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Koonwarra-RSL J. Hughes c. R. Carvill b. T. Hancock .........................8 N. Grimes c. B. King b. S. Jenkins .........................30 C. Wise b. G. Birnie .................91 B. Moscript b. G. Staindl .........12 B. Anderson c. G. Staindl b. G. Birnie...........................44 D. Pearce n.o. .............................1 J. Moore n.o. ..............................0 Extras .......................................25 Total .............................5/211 (cc) 1st innings Poowong-Loch R. North b. J. Kennedy...............1 G. Birnie c. C. Wise b. N. Arnup........................... 11 R. Knox c. B. Anderson b. N. Arnup.............................0 B. King c. J. Moore b. B. Moscript ......................10 C. Knox b. N. Arnup ..................0 M. Adderley n.o. ......................31 R. Carvill n.o. ........................... 11 Extras .......................................13 Total ...............................5/76 (cc) Bowling: J. Kennedy 1/20, N. Arnup 3/12, B. Moscript 1/8, S. Sperling 0/8, J. Moore 0/14, B. Thomas 0/11.

Extras .......................................32 Total ..................................10/163 Bowling: L. McGuirk 4/31, M. McCall 0/31, A. McLean 1/28, L. Borne 1/12, L. McLean 3/32, L. Sawyer 0/16.

Extras .......................................14 Total .......................................126 Bowling: N. Johnston 0/22, W. Turner 2/22, A. Hickey 0/17, D. Burge 3/31, J. Hume 3/24, M. Warren 1/6.

KILCUNDA-BASS v OMK 1st innings OMK P. Miller lbw. b. S. Shelton.......66 T. Miller caught b. S. Blake ............................25 R. Quaife caught b. S. Tapscott ........................31 P. Harper caught b. S. Tapscott ..........................3 T. Eustace c. D. Halliday b. T. Aplin.............................23 B. Maguire b. T. Aplin .............25 Extras .......................................15 Total .............................6/188 (cc) Bowling: D. Masinovic 0/42, R. Duff 0/8, S. Blake 1/27, S. Shelton 1/44, S. Tapscott 2/38, T. Aplin 2/22.

1st innings Kilcunda-Bass T. Aplin caught b. T. Eustace .........................19 R. Gardiner caught b. D. Wylie ...........................27 H. Grace caught b. D. Wylie ...........................57 D. Masinovic c. D. Wylie b. R. Provan............................3 S. Blake b. G. Lomagno ...........26 R. Duff caught b. D. Wylie .............................3 D. Clay n.o. ..............................17 S. Tapscott b. G. Lomagno .......18 S. Shelton c. T. Eustace b. R. Provan............................1 D. Halliday n.o. ..........................1 Extras ....................................... 11 Total .............................8/183 (cc) Bowling: G. Lomagno 2/23, T. Eustace 1/22, C. O’Brien 0/34,

N. Audino 0/23, D. Wylie 3/24, B. Maguire 0/17, R. Provan 2/35.

IMPERIALS v KOONWARRA-RSL 1st innings Imperials M. Comben c. D. O’Connor b. S. Paterson..........................8 A. Hosking c. D. O’Connor b. M. Clarke .........................21 B. Davidson c. D. O’Connor b. P. Dower ...........................23 R. McGavin b. J. Pickersgill ....39 J. Forrester b. E. Charles ............5 J. Ginnane b. E. Charles ...........15 S. Kilsby c. C. Moscript b. E. Charles ...........................3 S. McLennan c. M. Clarke b. J. Pickersgill .......................8 H. Browne b. E. Charles ............0 G. Forrester n.o. .........................3 T. Sauvarin n.o. ..........................3 Extras .......................................23 Total .............................9/151 (cc) Bowling: S. Paterson 1/17, S. Turner 0/8, M. Clarke 1/23, P. Dower 1/19, N. Toms 0/8, E. Charles 4/28, J. Pickersgill 2/43.

1st innings Koonwarra-RSL C. Moscript c. T. Sauvarin b. S. McLennan ....................20 N. Toms c. A. Hosking b. R. McGavin ...................... 11 P. Dower stp. A. Hosking b. G. Forrester ......................21 L. Enter stp. A. Hosking b. G. Forrester ......................16 S. Moore n.o.............................42 D. O’Connor n.o. .....................32 Extras .......................................29 Total .............................4/171 (cc) Bowling: S. McLennan 1/26, R. McGavin 1/30, J. Ginnane 0/9, T. Sauvarin 0/20, S. Kilsby 0/15, G. Forrester 2/42, J. Forrester 0/18, M. Comben 0/8.

WON WORKMENS v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Won Workmens S. Brann c. J. Gilroy b. T. Scott .............................65 S. Roche c. J. Richards b. M. Olden ............................9 I. Barnes c. J. Richards b. J. Gilroy.............................6 J. Sheerin b. T. Scott ..................4 M. Davey r.o. .............................1 S. Morison b. N. Allen .............15 B. Jeffries n.o. ..........................16 S. Jeffries b. N. Allen .................8 C. Rigby n.o. ..............................2 Extras .........................................6 Total .............................7/132 (cc) Bowling: M. Olden 1/28, J. Gilroy 1/31, N. Allen 2/10, T. Scott 2/30, P. Dunlevie 0/20, J. Oxlee 0/12.

1st innings Korumburra P. Dunlevie c. K. Brann b. S. Jeffries............................4 R. Webster c. K. Brann b. S. Morison ........................15 B. Grabham c. S. Roche b. S. Jeffries............................0 T. Allen c&b. C. Rigby ............18 M. Olden c. J. Sheerin b. S. Morison ........................15 N. Allen n.o. .............................42 S. Newton c. C. Rigby b. S. Roche .............................2 J. Richards c. J. Sheerin b. C. Rigby .............................0 T. Scott c. M. Davey b. S. Roche .............................2 J. Oxlee c&b. I. Barnes ............31 J. Gilroy n.o................................1 Extras .......................................10 Total ....................................9/141 Bowling: J. Sheerin 0/18, S. Jeffries 2/14, S. Morison 2/18, S. Roche 2/37, C. Rigby 2/34, I. Barnes 1/13.

B Grade, Division 2 TOWN v FISH CREEK-TARWIN 1st innings Town J. Withers c&b. G. Buckland ...18 M. Wilson c. M. Bright b. L. Buckland ......................42 M. Smith c. M. Bright b. J. Shaw ...............................9 D. Burge b. L. Pratt ..................39 W. Turner caught b. L. Pratt..............................19 A. Hickey b. J. Pouw ...............55 S. Fixter caught b. J. Shaw .............................29 N. Johnston n.o. .......................28 J. Hume n.o. .............................19 Extras .......................................44 Total .............................7/302 (cc) Bowling: J. Pouw 1/43, G. Buckland 1/39, J. Shaw 2/58, L. Pratt 2/53, L. Buckland 1/32, D. Read 0/28, L. Edgelow 0/11, G. Webster 0/24.

1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin G. Webster n.o. b. W. Turner..........................10 J. Shaw c. J. Withers ................35 D. Read c. D. Burge b. W. Turner............................4 M. Bright c. N. Johnston b. J. Hume ............................34 L. Pratt c. D. Burge ....................5 J. Pouw stp. M. Wilson b. J. Hume ..............................3 G. Buckland lbw. J. Hume .........0 T. Redpath c. J. Hume ..............14 L. Edgelow c. M. Wilson b. M. Warren ..........................7

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LDCA cricket scoreboard Juniors contest Country Week C Grade, Division 1 PHILLIP ISLAND v NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena T. Renden c. R. Good b. J. Cox .................................0 M. Giliam b. M. Haringsma .....21 A. Trotto c. B. Young b. T. Officer ............................2 B. Standfield c. K. Taylor b. R. Jenkin ..........................59 J. Stockdale c. B. Young b. J. Cox .................................2 K. Clark c. R. Good b. M. Cleary ...........................3 G. Wightman n.o. .......................9 K. Young b. S. Cox ....................1 D. Grigg b. T. Officer .................0 D. Campbell b. T. Officer ...........0 C. Dougherty n.o. .......................1 Extras .......................................17 Total .............................9/115 (cc) Bowling: J. Cox 2/8, T. Officer 3/15, M. Haringsma 1/20, A. Tolley 0/21, M. Cleary 1/25, S. Cox 1/4, R. Jenkin 1/12.

1st innings Phillip Island R. Good b. G. Wightman .........33 B. Young b. A. Trotto .................6 R. Jenkin b. K. Clark..................3 Z. Wagner c. D. Campbell b. D. Grigg ...........................17 A. Tolley c. T. Renden b. D. Campbell .....................22 M. Haringsma b. G. Wightman ..2 M. Cleary c. B. Standfield b. D. Campbell .....................31 J. Cox c. K. Young b. J. Stockdale ........................0 K. Taylor b. D. Campbell ...........0 T. Officer r.o. ..............................0 S. Cox n.o...................................0 Extras .......................................10 Total .......................................125 Bowling: A. Trotto 1/28, K. Clark 1/15, M. Giliam 0/14, D. Grigg 1/21, G. Wightman 2/41, D. Campbell 4/0, C. Dougherty 0/0.

INVERLOCH v KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass I. Brown caught........................28 A. Blackney caught .................. 11 K. Condick b. .............................4 P. Coleman b. ...........................17 D. O’Neill b. ..............................1 B. Jones caught ..........................1 C. Brown caught ........................0 J. Oates caught ...........................0 K. Henry caught .........................2 A. Newsome n.o.........................0 L. Petrie lbw. ..............................0 Extras .......................................20 Total .........................................84 1st innings Inverloch P. Johnson c. L. Petrie b. B. Jones ............................31 J. Belli c. B. Jones b. I. Brown ...........................49 J. Jackson b. I. Brown ................0 L. Anderson c. J. Oates b. B. Jones ............................26 M. Goldsmith b. K. Henry .........8 F. Keily c. A. Blackney b. A. Newsome .......................7 L. Keily n.o. ...............................4 S. Hayes n.o. ..............................1 Extras .......................................19 Total .............................6/145 (cc) Bowling: I. Brown 2/37, A. Blackney 0/17, K. Condick 0/26, D. O’Neill 0/24, B. Jones 2/26, K. Henry 1/8, P. Coleman 0/1, A. Newsome 1/3.

IMPERIALS v TOWN 1st innings Town K. Fleming b. Z. Price..............18 G. Goss ret. n.o. .....................100 L. O’Brien c. B. Casbolt b. Z. Price ...............................0 J. Schelling c. D. Ginnane b. G. Wright............................8 G. Fleming c. P. McCaughan b. G. Wright............................7 M. Craig c. D. Ginnane b. K. McGavin......................26 D. Pell lbw. b. B. Maskell ........ 11 J. Scott n.o. ...............................33 M. O’Loughlin r.o. .....................1 C. Dowling n.o. ..........................5 Extras .......................................28 Total .............................7/237 (cc) Bowling: G. Wright 2/21, Z. Price 2/53, G. Price 0/37, L. Bourke 0/32, P. McCaughan 0/22, K. McGavin 1/13, T. Cashin 0/16, B. Maskell 1/21.

1st innings Imperials T. Cashin r.o. ..............................4 B. Maskell c. G. Goss b. J. Scott ................................6 B. Casbolt c. J. Schelling b. L. O’Brien ........................56 K. McGavin c. G. Fleming b. J. Scott .............................. 11 P. McGavin c. J. Scott b. M. O’Loughlin .................24 L. Bourke c. C. Dowling b. L. O’Brien ..........................8 P. McCaughan r.o. ....................21 D. Ginnane c. C. Dowling b. M. Luscombe ...................21 G. Wright n.o............................26 G. Price n.o. ...............................3 Extras .........................................9 Total .............................8/189 (cc) Bowling: M. Luscombe 1/23, J. Scott 2/15, K. Fleming 0/32, G.

Fleming 0/14, L. O’Brien 2/32, M. O’Loughlin 1/30, C. Dowling 0/42.

POOWONG-LOCH v WON MINERS 1st innings Poowong-Loch S. Magnusson caught ...............52 S. Dinger caught.......................24 M. Lambe r.o. ...........................20 N. Hancock b. ..........................15 G. Knox caught ..........................0 G. Attenborough n.o...................8 Extras .......................................51 Total .............................5/170 (cc) 1st innings Won Miners Extras .......................................16 Total .......................................100 Bowling: N. Hancock 3/10, S. Head 2/17, S. McKinnon 1/16, M. Lambe 0/20, S. Farbus 1/11, B. Murphy 1/8, G. Attenborough 1/11.

C Grade, Division 2 MDU RED v OMK 1st innings MDU Red P. Robinson r.o. ........................13 N. Hill caught ...........................33 B. Davey caught .......................19 M. Olden caught.........................9 D. Tuckett caught .......................6 T. Sinclair b. ...............................1 K. Sinclair b. ..............................5 L. Mercer caught ......................13 B. Thomas n.o. .........................19 B. Coulter caught .......................1 G. Peters b. .................................0 Extras .......................................13 Total .......................................132 Bowling: G. Adams 1/15, D. Wylie 2/25, M. Hems 2/39, D. Olden 1/23, N. Wylie 3/26.

1st innings OMK G. Adams c. B. Coulter b. B. Thomas ........................33 K. Houghton c. T. Sinclair b. K. Sinclair ........................19 D. Wylie stp. G. Peters b. N. Hill ..............................17 D. Olden caught b. B. Coulter .........................24 C. Walker r.o. .............................0 M. Hems b. K. Sinclair ..............1 N. Wylie b. K. Sinclair ...............0 M. Gow lbw. b. K. Sinclair ........3 S. McNamara n.o. ....................10 G. Snow r.o. ...............................0 R. Wyatt b. K. Sinclair ...............0 Extras .......................................15 Total .......................................123 Bowling: M. Olden 0/14, L. Mercer 0/23, K. Sinclair 5/15, B. Thomas 1/31, D. Tuckett 0/4, B. Coulter 1/15, N. Hill 1/15.

KORUMBURRA v FOSTER 1st innings Foster A. Starret c. A. McKinnon b. J. Scott ................................8 J. Pilkington c. J. Scott b. S. Hall ..............................30 T. Garvey c. B. Gibbs b. D. Fearnley.........................8 G. Collis b. B. Gibbs-King.........7 S. Chaseling c. B. Gibbs-King b. D. Fearnley.......................69 M. Da Costa n.o. ......................76 Extras .......................................26 Total .............................5/224 (cc) Bowling: S. Hall 1/40, J. Scott 1/33, D. Fearnley 2/56, B. Gibbs-King 1/16, M. Patten 0/31, I. Riddell 0/15, A. McKinnon 0/10, C. Boyd 0/18.

1st innings Korumburra M. Fearnley c. T. Byrnes b. J. Pilkington .......................1 A. McKinnon lbw.......................8 D. Fearnley b. J. Chaseling ......74 I. Riddell c. S. Chaseling b. J. Pilkington .....................25 T. Jenkin b. J. Chaseling ..........13 C. Mileto n.o. .............................5 M. Patten b. J. Pilkington ...........0 J. Scott b. S. Chaseling.............21 S. Hall n.o. .................................8 Extras .......................................25 Total ....................................7/180 Bowling: J. Pilkington 2/35, G. Collis 0/35, J. Lowe 1/16, A. Starret 0/25, J. Chaseling 1/38, S. Chaseling 2/25.

MDU BLUE v KOONWARRA-RSL 1st innings MDU Blue T. Bright c. B. Perry b. S. Anderson ......................14 G. Jones c. P. Buckley b. P. Kennedy .......................19 C. Dyke c. B. Pickersgill b. K. Thomas ..........................1 K. Brown b. K. Thorne ..............1 S. Opray b. K. Thorne ................2 L. Harrington c. B. Pickersgill b. H. Langenburg .................12 J. Brown c. La Gale b. P. Buckley ..........................1 J. Opray n.o. ...............................6 K. Newton c. B. Pickersgill b. H. Langenburg ...................0 N. Grayden n.o. ..........................4 Extras .......................................15 Total ...............................8/75 (cc) Bowling: H. Langenburg 2/9, B. Perry 0/17, N. Summers 0/13, S. Anderson 1/7, K. Thorne 3/15, P. Kennedy 1/4, P. Buckley 1/8.

1st innings Koonwarra-RSL B. Pickersgill r.o.......................44 B. Moscript n.o. .....................144

B. Perry caught b. C. Dyke ..............................9 N. Summers stp. b. J. Brown ...........................41 P. Buckley n.o. ...........................5 Extras .......................................31 Total ....................................3/274 Bowling: J. Opray 0/48, K. Brown 0/36, K. Newton 0/33, S. Opray 0/22, L. Harrington 0/31, J. Brown 1/56, C. Dyke 1/43.

PHILLIP ISLAND v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Phillip Island C. Muscat c. I. Johnson b. P. Palmer ..........................29 J. Johnston c. R. Matthews b. M. Hull .............................41 R. Purcell c. P. Palmer b. M. Hull ...............................1 J. Keating b. B. Glover.............24 K. Jones c. D. Hateley b. M. Hull ...............................0 M. Jones stp. D. Hateley b. M. Hull ...............................0 G. Taylor c. N. Wood b. B. Glover ..........................35 B. Insall n.o. .............................29 C. O’Neill b. G. Chisholm .......20 J. Taylor b. G. Chisholm ............4 Extras .......................................13 Total .............................9/196 (cc) Bowling: B. Davidson 0/42, B. Glover 2/42, P. Palmer 1/19, M. Hull 4/20, J. Hull 0/13, J. Smith 0/23, G. Chisholm 2/32.

1st innings Glen Alvie J. Smith b. J. Taylor....................2 G. Chisholm c. J. Keating b. L. Papa ...............................0 M. Hull lbw. b. J. Keating ........36 D. Hateley c. B. Insall b. J. Johnston ........................33 I. Johnson c. J. Keating b. J. Johnston ..........................6 P. Palmer c. J. Keating b. J. Johnston ..........................0 B. Davidson n.o........................14 B. Glover n.o. .............................5 Extras .........................................6 Total .............................6/102 (cc) Bowling: J. Taylor 1/13, L. Papa 1/18, M. Jones 0/28, J. Johnston 3/10, J. Keating 1/12, G. Taylor 0/14, B. Insall 0/4, C. O’Neill 0/0.

THE Leongatha District Cricket Association boys are in the midst of Country Week cricket in Sale-Maffra.

Competition began on Monday, December 31 and will run until Friday, January 4.

Under 15s Coach Stuart Jenkin (Korumburra); manager Phil Miller (Korumburra); captain, all rounder Michael Olden (MDU), a top order batsman and bowler; vice captain Thomas Jenkins (Korumburra); wicket keeper, opening batsman and medium pace bowler; Kevin McGavin (Imperials), top order batsman and change spin bowler; Blake Insall (Phillip Island), solid opening batsman and change spin bowler; Todd Smith (Kilcunda Bass), handy medium/fast bowler and solid batsman; Damon Ginnane (Imperials), a handy batsman and relief wicket keeper; Sam Farrington (Wonthaggi Workmens), hits the ball hard when batting; Ethan Garrat (Kilcunda-Bass), great batsman and bowler; Liam Buckland

(Fish Creek Tarwin) another Under 14 player who has the potential to bowl left arm spin as well as being a fill-in wicket keeper; Bailey Bayne (Wonthaggi Workmens), slick medium pace bowler; Jason Riley (MDU), the team’s opening bowler and a steady batsman; Liam Miller (Korumburra), a relief wicket keeper, handy batsman and good fieldsman; Toby Redpath (Fish Creek Tarwin), a solid batsman and change medium pace bowler; and Shaun Hayes (Inverloch), a medium pace bowler and a good batsman.

Under 14s Coach Gary Sauvarin (Imperials); manager Don Wylie (OMK); assistant Steve Brann (Wonthaggi Workmens); captain; Tim Sauvarin (Imperials), good all-rounder (a spin bowler and top order batsman); vice captain Tom Officer, a very good opening bowler and a solid batsman selected in the all Gippsland Under 14 team to play in Melbourne in January; Koby Brann (Wonthaggi Workmens), a very good wicket

keeper and a solid batsman also selected for the all Gippsland Under 14 team; Jye Celebrine (Korumburra), shows a lot of potential with the bat and ball; Jacob Beckwith from the Korumburra club also shows a lot of potential and hits the ball hard when batting; Ben Perry (Nerrena and Koonwarra-RSL), a very handy medium pace bowler uses new ball well and was in the final 20 for the state schoolboys side; Jack Keating (Phillip Island), sharp batsman and a very good fieldsman; Darcy Brosnan (Wonthaggi Miners), slick batsman and bowler; Flynn Brosnan (Wonthaggi Miners), another all rounder; Alex Duyker (Phillip Island), a great wicket keeper and batsman; Nick Wylie (OMK), handy top order batsman and a early change bowler; Louis Riseley (Imperials), a good fast bowler and batsman; Adam Busana (Wonthaggi Workmens), hits the ball hard and has the potential to score quickly; and Connor Epifano (Phillip Island), a developing batsman who hits.

Ladders A Grade Division 1 Won Workmens 135.54 OMK 112.43 Inverloch 111.12 Korumburra 81.94 Phillip Island 80.38 Imperials 68.21 Nerrena 58.03 Won Miners 30.90 A Grade Division 2 Town 145.04 Koonwarra-RSL 126.82 MDU 94.95 Glen Alvie 90.79 Kilcunda-Bass 82.09 Fish Creek-Tarwin 79.78 Foster 41.54 Poowong-Loch 28.56 B Grade Division 1 Won Workmens 160.43 OMK 103.50 Inverloch 91.99 Nerrena 85.54 Phillip Island 74.89 MDU 65.50 Won Miners 60.72 Glen Alvie 32.17 B Grade Division 2 Town 131.82 OMK 94.69 Koonwarra-RSL 85.13 Kilcunda-Bass 82.61 Won Workmens 73.75 Korumburra 70.08 Fish Creek-Tarwin 63.53 Imperials 57.40 C Grade Division 1 Inverloch 128.58 Phillip Island 114.18 Nerrena 95.02 Poowong-Loch 86.45 Imperials 84.99 Town 80.79 Kilcunda-Bass 30.57 Won Miners 27.08 C Grade Division 2 Foster 115.67 MDU Red 79.82 Koonwarra-RSL 78.44 Phillip Island 76.70 Won Workmens 74.23 OMK 72.02 Korumburra 52.38 MDU Blue 38.85 Glen Alvie 23.16 Under 16 Won Workmens 79.42 Imperials 78.25 Fish Creek-Tarwin 71.11 MDU 63.72 Kilcunda-Bass 42.49 Inverloch 40.08 Korumburra 36.19 Phillip Island 30.24 Won Miners 11.77 Poowong-Loch 7.58

Helping hand: the Bendigo Bank did its bit to help Junior Country Week cricketers by supplying drink bottles and shirts.

From left are Customer Relationship Officer Rebecca Parker, Junior Country Week organiser Geoff Wyatt, Under 15s captain Michael Olden and Under 15s captain Tim Sauvarin.

Well presented KOONWARRA Leongatha RSL and LDCA champion Brad Anderson presented hats and clothing to junior players ready to do battle in Country Week cricket at Sale.

The presentation – for Under 14s and 15s players – was held on Friday, December 28 at the Imperials rooms in Leongatha.

Brad, a long standing cricketer, has represented the LDCA at all levels, including GCL, Country Week and the Victorian Country Cricket XI. An outstanding keeper

and batsman, Anderson is still playing A Grade today and is renowned for his skills.

Anderson spoke of his representative career and the enjoyment he got from representative cricket – along with the friends he has made through his career in cricket. He spoke about the pride of representing the association and need to respect the honour of being selected and wished all players well for the week.

“We thank Imperials Cricket Club for their support and the use of their facilities for training and the presentation,” organiser Geoff Wyatt said.

Ready to play: U15s player Tom Jenkins (Korumburra) U14s coach Gary Sauvarin (Imperials), guest speaker Brad Anderson, U15s player Liam Buckland (Fish Creek Tarwin) and U15s coach Stuart Jenkins (Korumburra).

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Bass Coast triathlon attracts the stars THE Bass Coast Barracudas held the second race in the Alex Scott Triathlon Series on Sunday, which attracted the capacity of 150 competitors.

Race director and president of the Bass Coast Barracudas Triathlon Club said they had to turn a few entrants away.

“We have had entrants

from all over Australia, including Iron Man champion, Luke Whitmore, elite triathlete Monty Frankish, Phil Hanley, who recently won a silver medal in Auckland and Tony Duffy form Queensland,” he said.

Champion marathon runner Magnus Michelsson and elite triathlete Jodie Barker, and local girl Raeleigh Harris were other big names included in the race.

Long course placegetters: from left Magnus Michelson 3rd, Luke Whitmore 1st, Monty Frankish 2nd.

“We also had the Elite Triathlon Performance Australia team, who sent 15 athletes down for the race,” Mr Slavin said.

“The good thing about this race is it is prob-

ably one of the toughest courses in Victoria at this distance. The open water swim, combined with a tough bike course, there is not really anywhere else with a course like this in

the state.

“There were also quite a few locals entered in the race and this is the first time we have had more entered in the long course than in the short.”

Mr Slavin said the volunteers who help out on race day helps to make the event such a success.

“We had the SES supporting us and the Coastal Cruisers Cycling Club

also volunteered their time. The Wonthaggi Surf Life Saving Club also provides great support,” he said.

More photos and results on page 30.

Cheer squad: Malcolm Gin, Helen Baquie, Joan Donahue, Di Gin, Erin Gin, Barbara Walsh, Cono Hosking, Matthew Walsh and Mia Hosking with future guide dog, Willis were in town to cheer on the triathletes on Sunday.

Nippers hit the water

Great mates: Alice and Sam refuel after a tough session battling the waves.

A PICTURE perfect day welcomed the 180 Inverloch Nippers to their first session at the beach. Nippers is the Junior section of Lifesaving, where Under 7 to Under 14 kids gain experience with waves, beach conditions, boards, swimming, flag games and first aid under the supervision of age managers.

Most Nippers were keen to begin the day after catching up with friends of past years. A few new Nippers were looking a bit apprehensive as to what was expected of them, but soon felt welcomed when the age groups went to the beach and the numbers looked less daunting.

Different activities were undertaken by the various groups and the weather conditions of a sunny day and small waves ensured that everyone got a taste of what Nippers would entail over the coming three weeks.

The end of the two hour session finished with a sausage sizzle and cupcakes to fill hungry bodies.

Below, Ready to race: Nippers are low to the sand as they prepare to compete.

Striding out: these Nippers were just as keen coming out of the water as they were going in.

Hume regional footy chair FORMER Leongatha premiership coach Angus Hume has been named the inaugural chair of the AFL Gippsland’s Regional Commission.

The new commission came as a recommendation by the 2011 AFL Review of Football in Country Victoria and is set to bring a new structure to football at a regional level.

Commissions such as this one are being set up by AFL Victoria right around the state with the role of providing administration and policy setting in the region in oppose to out of central areas in Melbourne.

A main goal of the commission is to develop participation in the game and retaining people in the game. This is not only about those who are playing but the umpires and those who support the game as well.

Joining Hume on the commission will be South Gippsland Councillor Jim Fawcett as well as CEO of Latrobe City Council Paul Buckley, Baw Baw Shire Councillor Mikala Power along with Trevor Wilson, Brian Quigley and Andrew Francis.

Firstly the commission is encouraging all the leagues, clubs and umpire associations to get behind them as they get an administration structure in place and appoint a regional director.

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Stony jumps well into season DESPITE the cool, somewhat blustery weather, crowds flocked to Stony Creek’s first race meeting since significant drainage works were completed early in the year.

All of their traditional services, including food, exciting racing, chilled beverages, and punting with both TAB and bookmakers were available on the day.

Camp Australia was also in attendance on the day, providing heaps of fun activities for kids of all ages.

Racing Club chief executive, Ralph Gallagher, said the meeting was a stunning success.

“The meeting highlighted the enthusiasm families have for racing, with entertainment for the kids and a picnic atmosphere evident. We counted more than 400 children at the meeting,” Mr Gallagher said.

“The track was in excellent condition with the Dead 4 rating well received by the trainers, stewards and jockeys.”

Mr Gallagher pointed out the number of community groups which directly benefit from racing at Stony Creek. This included

the Stony Creek and MDU Football clubs, the Mirboo North and Meeniyan Pony Clubs, Foster rotary, the Fish Creek Netball Club and the Combined Women’s Committee.

The next race day is this Monday, January 7.

The rain: started to come down just as they were coming down the straight in the third, with Callista in the red cap in front, being closely followed by Promise to Rock (green) and Stradabird (black), which is the order they finished the race.

Winners circle: Fishtale was the winner of race one at Stony Creek on Saturday, ridden by Patrick Moloney.

Sunday, January 6

Picnic racing at its best!

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From Inverloch, Cape Paterson, Wonthaggi, Dalyston & Kilcunda - Bookings 0407 343 930.

Race two: Ahern’s Fine Food maiden plate was won by Number 14, Keltic Delight, trained by Nevin Eades from Cranbourne, and ridden to the win by Craig Robertson.

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HUGE RODEO EVE at the Meeniyan Hotel FRIDAY, JAN 18 | 8pm Counter teas 6-8pm Featuring: Truckin with Tim Bucking Bull Prizes to be won

Club Commodore: Ian Jones stretches his limits in strong winds on Anderson Inlet in his Impulse

• South Gippsland Yacht Club

(inc ticket to the Stony Creek Rodeo)

SAILING in the Serious Surf Stuff Series of 8 traces was held from last Thursday, December 27 to Sunday, December 30.

bruised bodies.

There were very strong winds on Friday and Saturday, but Sunday made for a more relaxed day with light winds.

The conditions were very tough for sailing with lots of capsizes and broken parts of boats and many

Division A 1st on Raskal Wayne Smith, 2nd on Westy Rob McNair, 3rd on Mosy

Results

Craig Stewart Division B 1st on AFFI Keith Cousins, 2nd Andrew Biram, 3rd on Lemon Smoothie Ian Jones.

Division C 1st Jacob Horton, 2nd Nick Matheson, 3rd on Capricious Abbey Argus-Smith.

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Yachties battle strong winds

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Racing’s stunning start RACING got off to a real flyer at Stony Creek on Saturday, December 29 with a massive crowd attending what was the first of their meetings for this season.

And you don’t have to wait long until the next meeting with a special ladies’ day event this Monday, January 7.

See report on page 39.

First win: number 3, Fishtale, was first horse across the line in race one, the Hay’s Jewellers maiden plate. Trained

by John Moloney out of Caulfield, on board was Patrick Moloney.

Riley to race Dakar Rally LEONGATHA’S Steve Riley is set to start an 8000km trek around South America on Saturday as he competes in his second Dakar Rally.

The seasoned motorsport driver is well prepared to be co-driver to fellow Australian Adrian Di Lallo and the RedEarth Motorsport team to bring their Isuzu D-MAX over the finish line on January 20.

The dairy farmer has abundant experience in the off road racing field, after competing in various cross country and off-road rallies around Australia and the world.

In the past five years the dairy farmer has taken out three victories in the Australasian Safari in his Mitsubishi Pajero, as well as competing in Europe and driving in the 2011 Dakar Rally where he finished 27th overall.

RedEarth Motorsport is excited to have him on board for the rally and said his ability to fix mechanical problems will be paramount in the tough event.

Riley said he is excited yet nervous about the unknown challenge that awaits.

“We have a great car that has been meticulously prepared over the last 12 months by the Isuzu team and is ready to be unleashed,” he said.

The Dakar Rally will take Riley and his team through Peru, Argentina and Chile over gruelling terrain including the Atacarma Desert, massive sand dunes, high altitude mountain passes of the Andes, wet

and dry river crossings and endless rocky tracks.

Every day the driving stages will be between 400km and 700km in length, while a dedicated team of technicians from Sydney and Bangkok will work tirelessly every night during the two week event to ensure the D-MAX is ready for battle the next day.

“The Dakar is going to be tough, no doubt about it. It’s such an extreme challenge on so many levels,” Riley said.

“The endurance factor, pushing the car to the edge, and the different terrains and conditions we are going to face, but that’s all part of the adventure.”

Over one billion people worldwide will be watching 459 competitors from 53 countries fight for glory against each other and nature in the rally.

Look out for Riley’s car - number 439 - when you tune in to the race on SBS this month.

Above right, Second time round: Leongatha’s Steve Riley is taking on the Dakar Rally for the second time.

Right, A great race: the Dakar Rally takes competitors across some of the toughest terrain in the world.