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Party time: Jorja Warren, Harper McLennan and Kinesha Anderson rejoice after learning of government funding for Leongatha Children’s Centre. They are with president Siobhan Kavenagh and daughter Ella Rutjens, centre director Paula Holt and South Gippsland Shire Council Mayor, Cr Jim Fawcett.

Terry’s back ...page 4.

Mount Everest attempt ...page 20.

Funding flows Childcare centre and preschool to expand By Brad Lester FAMILIES across South Gippsland will beneﬁt from extra childcare and kindergarten places to come from the expansion of centres at Leongatha and Inverloch.

Inside desal ...page 22.

INDEX Column 7 ............ 10 Opinions ............. 12 Property Guide... 29 Kids’ Page .......... 36 Entertainment .... 40 Classiﬁeds.......... 50 Sport .............. 54-64

Leongatha Children’s Centre will offer at least a further 15 places, and the Inverloch and District Preschool will be able to cater for 140 children by next year. The boost will come after the State Government last week announced $200,000 for extra rooms to be built at each centre. The children’s centre will have two rooms – an extended preschool room and a community room – plus an ofﬁce, and it could possibly house a maternal and child health centre. The expansion will occur to the right of the existing building. The Inverloch preschool building will double in size within the next 12 months. Children’s centre president Siobhan

Kavenagh said the parent committee had raised $50,000 over the last 10 years. “I’m delighted, I’m thrilled. We were waiting and waiting. It means that we won’t have to knock back families and will be able to cater for more families,” she said. Ms Kavenagh said the expansion would allow the centre to meet government demands for lower children to teacher ratios of 1:10. The bigger centre will also meet the Federal Government’s requirement for children to attend kindergarten for 15 hours a week, instead of the current 10, by 2013. South Gippsland Shire Council owns the building and could contribute funding to the project. Council has allocated $600,000 to children’s services across the municipality but is yet to determine a sum for the children’s centre. Mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said council would now work with the Leongatha centre and others to enhance early child-

hood services. “Much is being asked of local government to deliver these days and the increased kindergarten hours that are looming are an example, so we are appreciative of this support,” he said. “It will also help accommodate future demand for places as our townships grow. We have allowed for up to $600,000 in this current budget to contribute to children’s services. “Council currently has eight years of residential land available (360 lots), plus applications for a further 74ha to be rezoned as residential which, when built on, will place signiﬁcant pressure on the town’s child care resources.” Centre director Paula Holt said the centre’s committee of management was proactive in meeting families’ needs. “Families come from as far as Poowong, Phillip Island, Inverloch and Nyora because parents work in Leongatha,” she said. A feasibility study ordered by the committee had found demand for child-

care services in the future would rise. The State Government, under its Blueprint for Education and Early Childhood Development 2008 and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework 2009 policies, wants to improve access to early childhood services. The grants announced by the Victorian Government were part of the $210 million Victoria received from the Federal Government, as part of the National Partnership on Early Childhood Education and Care. Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, Kate Ellis, said the Federal Government was committed to building a world class early childhood education system. “Ensuring every Australian child has access to 15 hours a week of high quality learning in the year before they start school is a vital investment in our nation’s future,” she said. Read more about Inverloch and District Preschool on page three.

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Eagles declare courts open By Brad Lester

MANY years of persistence by the Inverloch community culminated with the ofﬁcial opening of the town’s new netball court, clubhouse and lighting on Saturday. The new facilities at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve will offer a safe

and modern court surface for the Inverloch/Kongwak Netball Club. The venue will host the Alberton Netball Association grand ﬁnal this year. Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor Cr Peter Paul joined with Cr Ross Smith and Inverloch Recreation Reserve secretary Chris Rankin to cut the ribbon and declare the facility open before the crowd.

Club president Jenny Scott said: “The new court will now ensure that our three senior and three junior teams will be able to play on courts that meet Netball Victoria guidelines and also offer a safer surface for visiting teams. “The new lighting means we can train alongside the footballers, which creates a better atmosphere for the club.” Sea Eagles netballers raised $60,000 towards the project through such efforts as selling rafﬂe tickets at hotels and caravan parks around Inverloch for three summers and holding a reverse deb ball earlier this year. The courts alone cost $109,000. The club secured $60,000 from Sport and Recreation Victoria. Council gave $5000 and its engineers also completed design work and helped with project management. Cr Paul said: “Inverloch shows the way across the shire with what can be done when the community gets behind things.” The Inverloch Bendigo Community Bank donated $5000 to the appeal. Chairman Alan Gostelow said the opening was

a wonderful day for the Inverloch community. “When I ﬁrst heard about this, I was impressed with the way the girls were going about their fundraising,” he said. Mr Gostelow said people could help the Inverloch community by opening a bank account with the branch. Inverloch Rotary Club also donated funds to the appeal. Ms Scott praised the volunteers who have given to the project, including tradespeople within and outside of the club, and particularly Lisa Butcher and Chris Rankin. The opening was timed for the match between I-K and Dalyston, in honour of council’s recreation planner, Ella Angarane, who also plays with the Magpies. “The club should be commended for its fundraising efforts. They have a fantastic new court, a shed they paid for themselves and have been rewarded with the honour of hosting this year’s Alberton Football Netball League grand ﬁnal,” Ms Angarane said.

Final deed: Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor Cr Peter Paul, Cr Ross Smith and Inverloch Recreation Reserve secretary Chris Rankin do the deed.

Team effort: Chris Rankin, B Grade coach Sindy Boyd, president Jenny Scott, secretary Bec Casey and treasurer Jodie Truman.

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‘Gatha ready to grow By Brad Lester BUSINESS could ﬁnally be developed along the South Gippsland Highway south of Leongatha, and even more land opened to housing in the town.

South Gippsland Shire Council will next week receive an overview of ﬁve proposals for development around Leongatha, including the long-awaited Business Four Zone adjoining the hospital. Council also has applications to rezone land for housing south and west of the existing Leongatha township. The western proposal earmarks about 12ha of land, next to Shingler and Gibson streets. Council ﬁgures reveal 45 houses were built in Leongatha every year for the past 10 years, with an average of 2.4 children in each. That equated to 4.5ha of residential land being consumed each year. An audit of residential land available for development in Leongatha indicated enough supply for up to eight years. Mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said: “It’s all about making sure the development is appropriate and the infrastructure is appropriate in terms of the development of the town. “There are a lot of businesses looking to relocate here but the land has to be available and it has to be available at a price.” Council now has planning scheme amendment applications to rezone

land for bulky goods retailing (Business Four Zone), a highway frontage Special Use Zone and significant amounts of land for residential use. Two requests ask for the Business Four Zone on the western side of the highway. The larger application affects land at 185 Simons Lane, now zoned Farming and comprising 4.97ha. This land has 450m of highway frontage and is the same lot connected with a rezoning attempt in 2005 as part of the now lapsed C35 amendment. The second application concerns land directly south of the hospital, with a highway frontage of 270m and spanning 3.8ha. Part of both lots is also proposed for residential expansion to provide an extra 56ha of housing land. A further 6.5ha strip alongside Simons Lane is proposed for Low Residential Living. The highway Special Use Zone application relates to land on the eastern side of the highway, now zoned Farming. The applicant has asked for part of the land to be rezoned Residential One. The application for more housing near Shingler Street initially encompassed 40.8ha of land, but council planners were concerned about an oversupply of land and the applicant has since reduced the area to be considered for rezoning to about 12ha, in the first stage. While council is yet to formally decide on the proposals, final approval will have to be given by the Minister for Planning, Justin Madden.

Great news: from left, Lisa Butcher with her son Harry, Kate Dwyer and her daughter Abbey, Jess Beachley and her sons Oscar and Sam and Belinda Scott. Standing from left, ALP candidate for Bass GerryLonergan, Dom Brusamarello representing the Inverloch Bendigo Community Bank and Cr Ross Smith.

Kinder to double in size By Jane Ross THE Inverloch and District Preschool will be twice as big within the next 12 months. A State Government grant of $200,000 announced last Wednesday has made the development of the building possible. It adds to $150,000 being provided by Bass Coast Council and another $100,000 from the preschool committee. Half of that preschool contribution was raised in ﬁve weeks. Preschool redevelopment sub committee volunteer Belinda Scott agreed that was a remarkable effort and an indi-

cation of the community support for the project. Ms Scott, Jess Beachley and preschool committee president Kate Dwyer joined forces to lodge the State funding submission. The need was pressing. Ms Scott said the preschool had been under pressure for 10 years. Children unable to be enrolled had had to go to Wonthaggi or San Remo to attend kindergarten. Inverloch currently has 102 students, with a projected 140 for next year. There are seven staff. Doubling the size of the building will allow the potential to run four groups for four-year-olds, as well as a program for three-year-olds.

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With constant pressure on preschool places, Ms Dwyer said it would have been impossible to try to meet a Federal Government “universal access vision” that would see every four-year-old child attending preschool for 15 hours a week, rather than the present 10 hours. Signiﬁcant pledges from the Inverloch community included the Bendigo Community Bank, Inverloch Lions Club, Inverloch Foodworks and the Inverloch Food and Wine Association. Bass Coast’s Cr Ross Smith also lent his support. A builder is ready, but the formalities of a tender process have to be gone through. Bass Coast Council will manage the project.

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Terry takes over again By Isaac McCallum

THE LEONGATHA Progress Association has welcomed Terry Aeschlimann to the presidential role for the second time. He was elected unopposed as the new leader, after former president Mike Flynn’s two year reign ended. Pat Jackson was given the vice-presidency, Kay Puru stepped in as the secretary and Graeme Carpenter will stay on as treasurer. Mr Flynn made his ﬁnal address to the association last Thursday night. “Thank you for all the support and may we all continue to unite, promote and be an advocate for the Leongatha area,” he told members. Mr Aeschlimann was the ﬁrst president of the association, and is taking over again, with the optimism of further success. “This town is our baby and we’re interested in anything that might help the town,” he said. Mr Aeschlimann hopes to see some more outsiders at their meetings, held every third Thursday of the month at the Leongatha RSL Gold Room. “We don’t need more members. What we do need is for people to come in and voice their opinion, even if it is only for one night,” he said. The new president concedes people may not make the time to come and visit. “Most people have enough to do already and they might think that the time cost might be too much for the reward,” he said. “People also worry about sounding stupid but we actually do need stupid ideas.” Mr Aeschlimann remembered back to one

Terry Aeschlimann: the new Leongatha Progress Association leader wants ideas and opinions from all in the town. such ‘stupid’ idea, when a student suggested Leongatha get a swimming pool. “After a school fair there was a suggestion box for the money raised. One boy said that Leongatha should get a pool. Everyone said he was crazy, but it went ahead,” he said. The president thinks kids are a valuable ideas resource, and would like to see more

school students and SRC groups involved in conjunction with the Progress Association. “Kids are dreamers, and they are our future, so it is important that we soak up their ideas,” he said. The Leongatha Progress Association has been successful in its time and looks to the future with the promise of more.

Money rolls in for community cause By Jane Ross

THE Bass Coast Community Foundation has come of age. Alan Brown who chairs the foundation and who was instrumental in its establishment, said the body had “turned the corner” this year. The foundation received a State grant of $100,000 in August last year, with the promise of $200,000 more if its board could meet the challenge of raising a further $100,000 in the community within a year.

That was achieved and State Community Development Minister Lily D’Ambrosio came to Archies on the Creek at Archies Creek last Thursday, to hand over the promised $200,000. Mr Brown told The Star that community fund raising netted more than the required $100,000. He said AquaSure, the consortium building the Wonthaggi desalination plant donated $80,000. A further $16,000 was raised by last year’s Bass Coast Mayoral ball and a dinner at Phillip Island at which Christine Nixon, who chairs the Bushﬁre Reconstruction and Recovery Authority

spoke, netted $18,000. The Wonthaggi Lions Club and Rotary Club of Inverloch supported the cause too. Mr Brown said the money will go into what is called a corpus which functions in perpetuity. “It sets the foundation up to be very sustainable.” Proceeds from the corpus will be distributed annually to the local community to address areas of need. “We’ll be adding to the fund and it will return hundreds of thousands of dollars each year,” Mr Brown said. This year has been a stellar one

for another reason. Thanks to a grant of $150,000 from the Williamson Foundation, the Bass Coast Community Foundation set up a program called positive pathways for youth employment. As a result, a number of young people in the community have full time work and many others have gained part time employment. “They are young people who have been at the hard edge. To see them given an opportunity by local employers is a wonderful outcome. “I’m delighted.”

Comrie joins brigade FORMER Victoria Police Chief Commissioner and Korumburra resident Neil Comrie has been appointed to the presidency of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. He recently presided over the Victorian Government’s implementation of the findings of the interim report of the Royal Commission into the Victorian bushfires on Black Saturday. In announcing the appointment, State Police and Emergency Services Minister Bob Cameron said Mr Comrie had a proven record in emergency services and would bring his strong leadership skills to the role. Mr Comrie was made an officer of the Order of Australia in 2000 for his service to the community as Chief Commissioner, a role he held from 1993 until 2001.

CFA impasse still on TALKS are continuing in an effort to break the impasse over the future of CFA brigades in the Bass Coast Group. Group ofﬁcer Damien O’Connor, said members met last week with the CFA’s acting chief ofﬁcer Steven Warrington and CEO Mick Bourke. A similar meeting on Bass Coast’s home turf, is scheduled for tonight. At issue is the State Government and CFA chiefs’ insistence that the

group be aligned with Sale rather than Dandenong. That, say the group’s members, creates considerable disadvantage. They would have to travel from as far as Phillip Island to Sale to attend training. Ongoing agitation by the group, including the threat of a mass walk out, has failed to resolve the matter. Meanwhile a partnership between the State Government, Myer Foundation and CFA is delivering new rain water tanks to a number of brigades in Bass Coast.

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Federal hospital promise By Jane Ross WIN, lose or draw the election, McMillan MHR Russell Broadbent will press for a $20 million Federal Government grant for the rebuilding of Leongatha Memorial Hospital.

He would also lobby for funding for an upgraded Wonthaggi Hospital. Such money would be in partnership with the State Government because “I’m a State’s rights person.” He said the pressure on hospitals and doctors would be a major issue in the federal election, called at the weekend for August 21. “Hospitals are terribly important to country areas.” Speaking to The Star yesterday morning, Mr Broadbent said the date staggered him. He had been tipping the following Saturday. “I’m very surprised that I was a week out. It’s been called earlier for political reasons. It’s about Labor Party strategy, it’s not about the Australian people.”

Election time: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent. Mr Broadbent predicted that this election, people would vote for the party they feel has their best interests at heart. Asked if the populace cared about politics, Mr Broadbent replied: “I hope they do.” If the Coalition wins, Mr

Broadbent will be looking for a ministerial position. “I didn’t come into politics to stay on the back bench!” Does he have a good relationship with Liberal Party leader Tony Abbott? “I get on well with all my colleagues.” He is bemused by the ALP’s push for regional cities and towns to take some of the growth that is pressuring capital cities. “It doesn’t matter if you go to Korumburra, Leongatha, Warragul or Drouin, there is massive growth around all of our towns everywhere in my electorate. “We’re already growing without incentives.” He said his role as a local MP was to “make sure you don’t get a greater share, but get a fair share of Federal Government programs and allocations. “It’s up to us to be proactive.” The environment would feature strongly in the campaign, with Mr Broadbent warning that even with “all the renewable energy in place” coal would still be needed for the production of electricity. “We need to ﬁnd a better way

to use coal, but we don’t want (power) blackouts.” Asked about the Labor Party’s constant pitch to “Australian families”, Mr Broadbent said that in planning any move, the Coalition always considered how that would impact on families. But, he added, there are many single people, couples who do not have children and others such as selffunded retirees who are being ignored and not given a fair go. “Individuals are important too.” Asked how he would keep fit for the 33-day campaign, the seasoned politician replied: “I watch what I eat. I don’t lead a sedentary life. Then there’s the grass.” The grass? “He mows the lawns,” explained his electorate officer Jenny Paproth. Mr Broadbent has a lot of lawn to mow. As well as the exercise factor, he uses the time to think. “We all groan when he comes into the office and says he’s been mowing,” said Ms Paproth. “It means more work for his staff!”

Big housing boost in Wonthaggi AFFORDABLE housing in Wonthaggi is set for a major boost.

Federal funding will pay for the construction of around 23 new homes, units and townhouses, while State money will convert the former Wonthaggi Golf Links Motel into permanent homes for older single people. These are expected to be available in September. Construction of the new housing stock is expected to start soon and be completed within 12 months. Bass Coast Council’s social planner Luke Wilkinson, said the news was “terriﬁc”. “There has been a long term shortage of public housing in Bass Coast and it has always been a priority for the shire to increase it. There are pressures on housing throughout Gippsland,” he said. Council CEO Allan

Bawden, welcomed the developments too. “This is good news for the community,” he said. Community Housing Ltd will build and manage the new properties which will offer tenants rent at less than 75 per cent of the market rate. The accommodation will be available to those on low to middle incomes. Community Housing has its own designers and builders, but tries to use local tradespeople where possible. It is a not-forproﬁt company that builds up to 400 properties a year, around Australia. Active Property Services Management has been contracted by the Victorian Department of Human Services to manage the motel site. The company’s CEO Chris Glennen, said with minimum refurbishment, the Golf Links Motel would be converted to 12 single units, each with a kitchenette.

There is also a family home on the site. “It’s not transition housing,” said Mr Glennen. One motel unit will

be set aside as a meeting room. There is potential for a community garden and barbecue area, but the wishes of tenants will be

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Rotten job: Stuart Colyer ponders the mess left outside his home.

Rubbish stink LEONGATHA resident Stuart Colyer was not happy to ﬁnd rubbish dumped on his nature strip last Thursday. It seems the black plastic bag of refuse had been dumped by an anonymous and inconsiderate individual. A four legged creature is presumed to have torn the bag open, spilling its rotten contents over the area. Mr Colyer enquired with South Gippsland Shire Council and was told he was responsible for cleaning the rubbish up. “Bit much for an octogenarian,” was his comment.

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Meeniyan looks to future By Isaac McCallum MEENIYAN’S Community Plan was launched last Tuesday night to much fanfare and community support.

Those who attended sat around a roaring log fire and accompanied spread of home cooked food provided by the Meeniyan Progress Association and the community. Association president Frank Arndt welcomed everyone who had braved the wild weather to be there. He then handed over to Marzia Maurilli of the Community Strengthening team at South Gippsland Shire Council. Ms Maurilli briefly explained the process and community consultation that had resulted in Meeniyan’s Community Plan. John Cocking of the Meeniyan Community Plan Working Group officially launched the plan and praised council’s Com-

munity Strengthening team for their support. “There were regular early morning meetings held over delightful coffee and hot chocolate and lots of good work done!” he said. He also recognised the community consultation process and thanked all who had gone along to the workshops to take part in the activities that eventually identified the projects that were priorities for the community. Among the priorities in the plan are traffic management, ongoing work on the community bank and upgrades to Meeniyan Hall. “These project groups are continuing to meet to work on these projects,” Mr Cocking said. “And the youth that are involved in the establishment of a skate park in Meeniyan are particularly active and should be praised for their work.” Mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said the community plan was the first

in the shire to be launched. “This is very much Meeniyan’s plan, but the support of South Gippsland Shire Council is clearly acknowledged.” he said. The Meeniyan Community Plan Working Group will be presenting the plan to council on Wednesday, September 15. The plan is a very effective way of presenting Meeniyan’s vision for the future and shows cohesive community input that speaks volumes to stakeholders, government agencies and funding bodies. Avril van Wamel, another active member of the working group, made this point when she approached VicRoads regarding information on trafﬁc management issues. “One of the questions they asked of us was whether this issue had been identiﬁed by the community and did we have a Community Plan. It was great to be able to say, ‘Yes, we do’,” she said.

Supporting Meeniyan: members of the Meeniyan Community Plan’s working group, from left: John Cocking, Sally Hoskings, Barbara Look, Marzia Maurilli, Cr Warren Raabe, Clive Hope, Mayor Cr Jim Fawcett, Avril van Wamel, Cr Bob Newton and Cr Jennie Deane.

Milk pay rise BURRA Foods has announced its sixth and ﬁnal step up to the 2009-10 milk price. Chief executive ofﬁcer, Grant Crothers announced the $0.04 kg fat and $0.10 kg protein step up in a letter sent to all suppliers this week. “Burra Foods continues to achieve higher farm gate prices that are delivered by our sound and stable business model,” he said. The latest price increase resulted in total

step ups for the season of $0.45 kg fat and $1.12 kg protein, being an additional 26 per cent on opening prices announced at the start of July 2009. The announcement comes as Burra Foods ﬁnalises commitments from new suppliers for the 2010/11 season. “Our total forecast volumes for next season are currently in excess of 225 million litres, up from 125 million litres received in the 2009/20 season,” Mr Crothers said.

Trial starts SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s new meeting procedure starts tomorrow (Wednesday). Five people have already booked to address council at afternoon and evening sessions. Their views will be considered ahead of the council meeting next Wednesday evening. Public presentations to council will be held on the Wednesday before council meetings as part of a six month trial.

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’Burra chef jailed By Matt Dunn

GREGORY BARRY FOWLES, a 41-year-old former chef of Korumburra, has been sentenced to four years jail, with a non parole period of two years, after being convicted on six counts of indecent assault.

The assaults for which he was convicted occurred between 2002 and 2008. “The crimes he’s been convicted of all happened within work times, on the work location,” Bass Coast CIU Senior Detective Richard Sully said. The two women who blew the whistle on Fowles, Simone* and Sarah*, told The Star the abuses had affected every aspect of their lives, including relationships with family. Snr Det. Sully said several witnesses had backed the women’s claims in court, a fact that helped strengthen the case. Even so, the women had suffered through the trial. “These matters are hard at the best of times, especially when it’s one person versus another. Victims do well, to tell you the truth, to ride through it all. You wouldn’t wish it on anyone,” he said. For Simone and Sarah, the sentencing last Thursday in the Melbourne County Court was a long time coming, but a sweet victory. Judge Sue Pullen told Fowles he was “persistent in your pursuit” of the women, despite warnings from his boss to stop. “Obviously your behaviour is

totally unacceptable,” she said. Fowles has been held in custody since his conviction at the County Court in Morwell on June 18. Sarah said she suffered the abuse because Fowles “was like a part of the furniture there”. “It was like, who’s going to believe me over someone who’s been part of the furniture for so many years?” she said. Simone said that outwardly Fowles appeared to be a “really nice guy”. “He’s a really good cook, a good chef. That was the whole reason he got away with it. People don’t believe he could do the things he did,” she said. “He was a predator. He knew how to do it. He’d corner you.” For the pair the emotional toll has been extreme, and the lengthy court case, which began with a committal hearing on January 11, often had them feeling like they were being put on trial themselves. Even now, with the case over, they do not really have a feeling of closure. “You don’t forget about it, ever. It’s not something that goes out of your head,” Sarah said. In her victim impact statement Sarah would speak to the court of feeling “scared, violated, numb, depressed and withdrawn, along with an intense feeling of always being dirty”. Simone would tell of “many sleepless nights or waking up from bad dreams about the crimes, hot and cold sweats, heart palpitations and stomach cramps. “It is hard to explain to my children why I sometimes am the way I am…I now live a life I don’t understand. I have become very angry, withdrawn,

physically ill with nausea and have been diagnosed with depression and post traumatic stress disorder,” she revealed. Her resolve to see the trial through was strengthened by her belief that Fowles “got away with so much for so long. “He needs to be exposed. People need to know the sort of person he is. I guess it’s like gambling. Unless you admit you’ve got a problem and deal with it, that behaviour is always going to be there,” she said. “How long does it have to go on? If I hadn’t come forward he’d still be doing it.” WorkSafe’s Michael Birt said it was a “fundamental requirement for all employers to provide and maintain a safe workplace. “This includes prevention of bullying and harassment. In relation to these issues they need to ensure they and all employees are aware of what harassment is and what should be done to prevent it,” he said. “They must also have systems in place by which it can be reported and dealt with. As we’ve seen from many cases, the consequences can be serious and long term. “In the case of WorkSafe Prohibition Notices not being complied with, or in very serious offences, WorkSafe can investigate and if there is evidence that will support a prosecution, the matter can be dealt with in the Magistrates or County Court where it is possible to face ﬁnes of more than $1m per charge.” *The names of the victims have been changed at their request.

Rate rises not so harsh

By Brad Lester

SOUTH Gippslanders pay among the lowest council rates in Gippsland.

Rates charged by South Gippsland Shire Council are the second lowest in Gippsland and the ﬁfth lowest of similar sized rural councils in Victoria. Bass Coast Shire Council has the fourth highest rates of Gippsland councils and the ninth highest rates of 16 comparable rural councils. But South Gippsland CEO Tim Tamlin would like to charge more, to improve services and infrastructure. “It’s good for ratepayers when rates are low but it’s not good for service delivery,” he said. South Gippsland has an annual turnover of nearly $50 million and a rate rise of one per cent only gives council an extra $225,000. “Put that up against $50 million and it’s not much,” Mr Tamlin said.

“You get the idea of the difficulties council has when rates do not rise significantly enough to keep pace with running the business. We are actually providing less services. A CPI increase does not cover the cost of running a local government business.” As well as delivering services, council must also keep up with the cost of maintaining existing infrastructure. “We welcome grants for new buildings but they do not cover extra costs,” Mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said. “For us to maintain services and meet the gap, we have to provide more and the community is reluctant to see us drop services off.” This financial year, council had planned to increase rates by 5.25 per cent, including fees and charges, but an extra landfill levy imposed upon council by the State Government resulted in that increase being passed on to ratepayers. As a result, the final rate rise was 6.5 per cent. Council debt is now down to

$1.58 million, an improvement on the $13.5 million debt of 2003/04. “The previous two councils have addressed the debt issue and funds that were previously used to pay that will now be available to use for services,” Cr Fawcett said. “Now we will be able to spend more money on infrastructure and maintain it and close the gap. We have not been spending as much as we should have.” Cr Fawcett said cost shifting was still an issue, with local governments expected to pay for more services and infrastructure traditionally covered by State

and Federal governments. Bass Coast is proposing to increase rates and charges by 6.5 per cent and is yet to formally adopt its budget. Bass Coast spokesperson Rebecca Snell said money from the rates and charges made up just more than half of the council’s revenue. “This year, council’s total revenue will be $67.8 million and will fund projects from across a range of services,” she said. “Given the increase in our rates, we still have very competitive rates when compared to other councils. We have the 15th lowest average rates out of the 79 councils in the state.”

Outdoor delight: getting up close with the scarecrow at Leongatha Children’s Centre last week were Jade Kenny, Harrison Austin and Thomas Tickner. Find out more about the centre in The Star’s early childhood learning feature on pages 26 and 27. Photo: Jason Lester.

Recycling goal RECYCLING more rubbish has been laid down as a major goal for South Gippsland Shire Council. Council is aiming to increase recycling levels from 80 per cent to 44 per cent to benefit the environment and lower waste costs. Director of sustainability, Andrew McEwen, said council faced higher costs after the State Government lifted the landfill levy from $20 a tonne to $30 a tonne. “The more we can direct household green waste and other waste to compost, the more potential there is to reduce the costs to council,” he said. Speaking ahead of tomorrow (Wednesday’s) final forum about council’s Sustainability Strategy, Mr McEwen said addressing the challenges of sustainability was vital for the region. “There are some issues in ensuring agriculture is sustainable and competitive. We need to have low cost energy supplies and alternate sources of energy for dairies,” he said.

“At the end of the day, there will be changes forced upon us by rising electricity costs and the ability of the environment to absorb waste.” Making biocompost from household waste for farm use could be one way of reducing waste. “The critical thing for sustainability is that we work in partnership with the community,” Mr McEwen said. He also believed South Gippsland stood to gain more agriculture as a result of climate change, due to the ongoing dry weather in northern Victoria. Results from the forum will be put to a reference group and then a ﬁnal report presented to council, most likely in September. The forum will be held at Leongatha Memorial Hall from 9.30am to 1pm. Guest speaker will be Professor Peter Fairbrother, from the RMIT School of Management, who is currently developing a new project focused on the changing energy policy environment and the prospects of developing more green jobs and green economies.

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One cop not enough

THE lack of police in Mirboo North is becoming a concern. The Mirboo North Police Community Consultative Committee has been worried about the issue for several years. Committee secretary Tessa Livera told The Star that the group believes two policemen are needed in Mirboo North. “We do not have regular police here. While we did have two police members here, crime de-

clined,” Ms Livera said. “When there’s no police presence here, you ﬁnd crime increases.” Ms Livera cites the Bendigo Bank robbery and vandalism as examples. The committee fought hard for a new police station in the town and then to have it staffed by two policemen. Sergeant Ian Ricardo and Senior Constable Matt Bennett ﬁlled those roles at the time, but the

sergeant has since been moved to the Wonthaggi station. “There has been only one police person at Mirboo North for well over a year,” Ms Livera said. “To head off community dissatisfaction and concerns it is required that we have a regular replacement and a ﬁrm date as to when the second police person will be permanently returned to Mirboo North, plus an assurance that the long and repeated trans-

fers to other police stations without a replacement will not occur in the future.” The committee wrote a letter highlighting the stafﬁng concerns to Police Minister Bob Cameron in mid-May, which is yet to be responded to. Letters were also sent to McMcMillan MP Russell Broadbent and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan, who forwarded on the concerns of the committee to Mr Cameron.

Roadshow pulls in EDNEYS Leongatha L th hhosted t d th the Ni Nissan Roadshow when it pulled in to town last Thursday, July 15. But you’ll have to be quick if you want to drive some of the fantastic Nissan range, as today (Tuesday) is the last day. Salesperson Heather Walker said they had already ﬁelded lots of enquiries, with quite a few test drives being done. “The sporty 370Z has certainly been the head turner,” she said. Other vehicles on display until the end of today are a Murano Ti, Maxima Ti, X-Trail Ti, Dualis Ti, Navara ST-X, Micra and Pathﬁnder Ti. Take a drive today before they all disappear!

Sporty 370Z: Edney’s salesperson Heather Walker shows Foster resident Peter Truscott the Nissan 370Z.

Aftermath: one of the damaged cars after the collision.

Cars collide A LEONGATHA man was issued with a penalty notice for failing to give way after a collision in Leongatha last Wednesday. He drove his car across Anderson Street into the path of another vehicle, driven by a Seaview woman, at about 9am. Both vehicles were damaged but no one injured. Leongatha Police, State Emergency Service and several Country Fire Authority units attended. An ambulance was also at the scene but was not required.

Ed precinct a step closer THE next step in setting up a Bass Coast Education Precinct will be taken on Wednesday morning (tomorrow). Representatives of the many organisations involved in the precinct will gather on the site of the precinct to “sign up”. A 19ha block of land in McKenzie Street, Wonthaggi, has been ear marked for the precinct. It already houses the new Bass Coast Specialist School. It is expected to eventually host primary, secondary, tertiary and community education and a university presence is possible. Bass Coast Council CEO Allan Bawden, has said in the past that an education precinct – and a university presence - in the shire would be more than welcome. He has also suggested

that if and when the senior campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College moves to the precinct, its old site opposite the shire ofﬁces could house community facilities such as a regional art gallery. The gallery has been a long-held council wish because its collection of paintings is growing exponentially and cannot be displayed in its entirety in the one place. Those interested in the precinct include: Wonthaggi Secondary College, Chisholm TAFE, Monash University, Eudcation Centre Gippsland, Wonthaggi U3A, Newhaven College, Bass Coast Specialist School, Bass Coast Council, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and South Gippsland/Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network.

Platforms closed THREE ﬁshing platforms and the boardwalk between the hotel and the CFA shed at Tarwin Lower have been closed in the interest of public safety.

The infrastructure will be removed by South Gippsland Shire Council in conjunction with the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA). It is understood that structures were built by prisoners under a project funded through a Department of Sustainability (DSE) grant in the early 1990s. “We have carried out minor maintenance on them over the years as they are on land that we are the committee of management for, but because of the poor design and quality of the materials used, they have deteriorated signiﬁcantly and are no longer safe,” council’s infrastructure director Anthony Seabrook said. “The posts used were too small, and were just pushed in to the mud and now are sinking, which is causing all the movement and dislodgement.” Mr Seabrook said these have been extremely popular facilities for Tarwin Lower, attracting ﬁshing and boating enthusiasts from near and far to enjoy the foreshore of the Tarwin River. Council will work with WGCMA to explore grant opportunities through the Boating Safety and Facilities Program to rebuild the platform opposite the hotel, and provide some short term berths where boats can be tied up and people can come ashore to visit the township.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - PAGE 9

Health tops Smith’s list By Brad Lester UPGRADING Wonthaggi hospital and boosting doctor numbers are among the priority issues for incumbent Bass MLA Ken Smith heading into this year’s state election.

Battling crime and better roads will also be raised by the experienced politician in the lead-up to the November poll. “The hospital has to be upgraded to subregional status and that will mean more doctors, more nurses and more acute beds, and more specialists that we do not have and have to travel to Melbourne for,” he said. “One of the troubles we have here is getting more doctors and maintaining doctors. It’s a different life for doctors here. It’s not nine to ﬁve. “We have a resident population of 30,000 in Bass Coast but at the weekends, that can be up to 120,000. We have health services that can just cater for the people we have here now.” His campaign for a MICA ambulance presence in Wonthaggi has proven successful, with the State Government recently committing to improving that medical service. So too was his push for better public transport, with extra V/Line bus services in the region. The tourist road between Anderson and Cowes still needs addressing, and the bridge linking Phillip Island with the mainland could also be

Businesses in finals FOUR South Gippsland businesses are finalists in the Bendigo Bank Gippsland Business Awards. Those are: Toora Tourist Park, tourism accommodation; The Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar, Loch, hospitality; Sports Power Leongatha, retail; and Cleaning Solutions, Korumburra Good Access is Good Business. The Big 4 Inverloch Holiday Park at Inverloch was a finalist in the tourism category. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Friday, August 20.

On the beat: Bass MLA Ken Smith talks with Corey Loch and Ryan Semmens in Wonthaggi. subject to expansion. “We have to get the Bass Highway finished because that has been a disgrace with the amount of time that it has taken. It was a Kennett Government initiative,” Mr Smith said. “The western suburbs got the Keilor Park bypass in a short period of time. They have been at the Bass Highway for at least 10 years now. We have needs and we pay taxes, and we’re entitled to the same services as Melbourne.” Mr Smith believes the State Government should have contributed more money to the new Inverloch Primary School, and he called for more police in the Bass Coast region. “They say that crime figures are low but people have to feel safe and secure. We do not see a lot of police on the beat. I’m not being critical of the police. I just have a great deal of concern as to their numbers,” he said. “For every police officer we are short of, that is

putting pressure on the police that we have. We cannot have these guys under constant stress, because it’s a stressful enough job as it is and unless we have proper staff and proper vehicles, that is inadequate.” The MP also called for more crisis care, respite care and supported accommodation for people with disabilities to ease the pressure on parent carers. He believes opposition to the desalination plant at Wonthaggi is dwindling, but still believes the plant is too big and being built on the wrong side of Melbourne. “My concern now is the discharge that will go into Bass Strait with the chemicals and the amount of electricity that it will be using. The whole of Wonthaggi uses 90 megawatts and the desal plant will use 90 megawatts and the two pump stations (that will transport water to reservoirs) will use 25 megawatts each,” Mr Smith said. “There is no way known

it is all going to come from sustainable energy. There are just not enough wind turbines and wind to keep them turning.” After 22 years in parliament and eight years as the Bass MLA, Mr Smith is not heading into this year’s election “overly conﬁdent”. “I’ve been in politics for too long to know that things change and can change very quickly,” he said. “I have tried to work hard for people. I’ve always been available to talk to people and I hope the work I’ve done and the great staff I have will pay off.” To win government, the Coalition must hold its current seats and win a further 13 seats. “I believe that is achievable. Brumby has had 11 years to prove himself and at the end of the day he is not looking very good,” Mr Smith said.

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CANCER Council Victoria is hoping six South Gippsland residents will use their time to ﬁght cancer and register to volunteer at two local stalls planned for Daffodil Day, Friday, August 27. A range of daffodil merchandise will be available for purchase throughout August at participating retailers across Victoria and at street stalls and shopping centres on Daffodil Day. Businesses can also register to display a Daffodil Day merchandise box. Visit www.daffodilday.com.au or phone 1300 65 65 85 for more information.

THURSDAY, August 12 will be Indonesian Day at Leongatha Primary School. The students will

be dressed up in their sarongs and will also be ordering Indonesian food to be provided by Mun Heng Chinese restaurant in Leongatha. FREEZA is back in South Gippsland, and a FReeZA Committee is wanted. Do you want to become involved in planning some events for young people in South Gippsland? FReeZa is a Victorian Government Funded program providing opportunities for young people to enjoy local drug, alcohol and smoke free music and cultural events. FReeZa events are organised by a group of young people between the ages of 12-25. The South Gippsland FReeZA committee will meet for one night a week

after school at a venue to be decided. Contact Michelle Merange at UnitingCare on 5662 5150 or 0438 204 437 or email michelle. merange @kilmany.org. au. CONGRATULATIONS to Heather Bruce, who had great success at the Mirboo North Art Show. She entered and sold seven pieces of her textile work (felting). Heather also took home the award for Best Fibre Art.

KORUMBURRA Football Club stalwart Shane Earle celebrated his 50th birthday on Phillip Island with wife Leeanne, son Lachie and daughter Lauren, who ﬂew home from Perth specially for the milestone celebration. Family and friends, many from Korumburra, Phillip Island, Melbourne and interstate partied the night away last Saturday at the Tropicana in Cowes. Proud dancers: (from left) Lauren Mitchelson, teacher Cassie Fennell, Morgan Bolam and Xavier Pellin. A DISPLAY of Champions was presented by Lisa Pellin Dancers on Sunday at Mesley Hall. The event celebrated the recent successes of the dancers at the recent Morwell Eisteddfod, and proved a practice run for The Great Southern Star Eisteddfod.

All smiles: Ruby Adkins performed “Disco Duck”.

JENNA Browne recently graduated from the University of Ballarat with a Bachelor of Nursing Degree. Jenna was educated at Tarwin Valley Primary School and Leongatha Secondary College. She is the daughter of Robert and Gail Browne of Tarwin and is currently completing her graduation year at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne.

Victorian Desalination Project Update

Mandi Zonneveldt Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager

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As work on the Victorian Desalination Project ramps up, the project team is focused on minimising traffic impacts and ensuring that the safety of road users is maintained at all times. A dedicated Traffic Management Liaison Group (TMLG) is meeting regularly to discuss the impact of construction works. The group comprises representatives from Bass Coast and Cardinia Shires and the City of Casey, VicRoads, Victoria Police, AquaSure and its design and construction contractors, and the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE). The Government’s contract with AquaSure requires it to develop a Traffic Management Strategy and Traffic Management Plans for each area where there is a direct interface between construction traffic and road users. These plans are developed in consultation with local councils and VicRoads, and reviewed by an independent road safety auditor. DSE is also involved in reviewing the plans, as well as the pipeline and power design and construction methodology, to ensure AquaSure is fulfilling the terms of its contract with the Government. The pipeline that will carry desalinated water, and the underground power supply for the project, will pass under more than 35 local roads. Significant effort is put into planning this work to ensure the impact on the community is minimised, including with local schools, with nine road crossings already completed – the majority in just a few days. Where possible, power conduit is installed at the same time that the pipe is laid, reducing the need to close roads for a second time. Thiess Degrémont Nacap (PLJV), the design and construction contractor for the pipeline and power supply, is also working with local councils so that, where possible, this work can coincide with other works nearby, such as council road works. This helps to minimise interruptions to traffic on local roads. A project the size of the Victorian Desalination Project does mean increased traffic, but planning for this began as early as 2008 when the Government carried out detailed traffic studies as part of the Environment Effects Statement (EES) for the project. The information gathered during the EES has helped the team to develop strategies to keep traffic impacts to a minimum. DSE provided $12 million to Bass Coast Shire Council to upgrade key roads and intersections in Wonthaggi that would be used during construction and operation of the desalination plant. This work is substantially complete. PLJV has implemented an excellent workforce parking strategy, reaching agreements to use nine local facilities for parking, with workers transported by bus to the power and pipeline easement. This reduces the number of workers’ cars on the road and PLJV is funding the upgrade of these valuable local facilities in exchange. The Government’s contract with AquaSure requires it to maintain relevant sections of local roads and carry out regular safety inspections. PLJV has a full-time maintenance crew on call to ensure this obligation is fulfilled. This includes a grader, truck, bitumen equipment, traffic control, street sweeper, water carts and appropriately trained personnel. Significant planning is now underway with VicRoads and Victoria Police for an expected increase in oversized loads over the coming months. And, of course, keeping you informed of changes that might affect you is just as important as the planning that goes into them. AquaSure, Thiess Degrémont and PLJV are liaising closely with DSE, VicRoads and the TMLG to ensure this occurs. Those who are directly impacted by the works should receive direct notification prior to construction starting, and this is supported by information published on AquaSure’s website (www.aquasure.com.au) and the VicRoads real-time traffic management system (www.vicroads.vic.gov.au). We also encourage you to keep an eye out for local newspaper advertisements and signs advising of road closures and changes to traffic conditions. It’s important to remember that the desalination project is just one of many construction projects underway in this booming growth corridor, however most vehicles associated with the project will be identifiable by way of a sticker and you are encouraged to report any issues involving these vehicles or road maintenance to AquaSure’s Community Contact Line on 1800 811 214. We also welcome your feedback on traffic management and other issues, either directly or via your Community Liaison Group representative. Visit www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/desalination for more details or phone (03) 9948 2800.

MORE than 40 members of Leongatha Lyric Theatre met last Friday evening in Seraﬁno’s Downstairs Lounge Bar for a social evening and special general meeting. President Mark Eva took the chair for the meeting, called to add several new clauses to the group’s constitution to allow Lyric Theatre to apply for registration as an organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient status. This will enable all donations to Lyric Theatre to be tax deductible. The motion to add these clauses was carried unanimously. Music teacher Carmel

Slater presented Lyric Theatre with a cheque for $1400, being the proﬁts from a concert she had organised as a fund-raiser for Lyric at the Celia Rosser Gallery in Fish Creek in May. The remainder of the social evening comprised the performance of two scenes from Lyric Theatre’s next major production, Educating Rita, which recently commenced rehearsals for September performances. There was also a full dress performance of The Droitwich Discovery, an hilarious short play which has been entered in One-Act Play Festivals at Foster and

Clayton, and which will also be performed at the Coal Creek Literary Festival in October.

Supporting Lyric: Carmel Slater, who was on hand to make a donation, enjoys the night with Kerena McLaren.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - PAGE 11

Drive to fix damage CONCERNS about the state of Korumburra’s Botanic Park have been raised by a disappointed resident.

Charles Envall has great affection for the park and shares this pride with the Korumburra community who care for and about this precious parkland. The people’s park, as it is often referred to, has a long and proud history, originally gazetted back in 1903. Recent works to install underground power have resulted in some damage to roads, path and verges in the park. Rains have softened some of the digging sites but the damage is being exacerbated in other areas as the runoff ﬁnds a new route. The park’s current committee of management was formed more than 15

years ago and during that time the park has been improved immeasurably. There were cattle grazing to keep the grass down at one time but the park is now mown by South Gippsland Shire Council. Correctional Services co-ordinate regular maintenance tasks and upgrades to paths and plantings have been implemented in line with a plan for the park’s future. Secretary of the park committee, John Kurrle, is aware of the current situation but is happy no damage has been done to the mature trees or the new plantings. “In fairness, they have done a pretty good job at cleaning up in the past. The park is getting better every day for all to enjoy,” he said. With funding from the State Government’s Regional Electrical Access Program, underground power lines are being installed for the beneﬁt of

the upgraded Burra Foods factory in Korumburra. The $2.1 million funding for the project was announced back in February by State Regional and Rural Development Minister, Jacinta Allan. The lines traverse the southern boundary the park from Bridge Street through to Bourke Street. They come in from Leongatha and have run parallel to the South Gippsland Highway for some way. Works are incomplete and the weather inclement but those connected with the project were keen to allay fears the damage will not be rectiﬁed. Anthony Seabrook, council’s director of infrastructure, said he “would follow up if necessary” and that there are protocols in place to ensure sites are restored after completion of works.

Surveying the scene: Charles Envall inspects the damage to the driveway in the park.

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Seniors speak out

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Race is on THE steeds are out of the gates and within a month, they’ll be nearing the end of the home straight. It’s federal election time after our new Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced Australia will go to the polls on Saturday, August 21. The region’s local MP, Russell Broadbent has already declared seeking more funding for the Leongatha and Wonthaggi hospitals will head his agenda. The Liberal MP has held the seat since 2004 and at the last election won 55 per cent of the votes, with a swing of 0.20 per cent against him. The seat has gone backwards and forwards between the Liberals and Labor since 1949, and during that time, has only once been held by the National Party and its forerunner, the Country Party. That was from 1972-1975. South Gippsland has traditionally been a National stronghold and was part of the Gippsland electorate until seats were distributed and this region joined McMillan. Gippsland continues to be held by the Nationals’ Darren Chester. To the west, the neighbouring seat of Flinders has been in Liberal hands since 1984. Ultimately, this region could be perceived as being consistently conservative at the ballot box but with every election comes the prospect of change. Mr Broadbent is widely respected in this community and remains genuinely interested in local needs and affairs. Voters are no doubt aware that a member of government is closer to those with the ability to make decisions and therefore more likely to achieve results. On the national level, the Coalition is yet to make concrete policy announcements, while the Labor Government needs to prove it can keep promises. But whoever is in power, one must remember that the many projects and funding secured for this region have initially come about through the drive and vision of the community. That goes to show that regardless of who is our member, and who holds government after the election, the community will still be able to rely on itself to get things done.

PLEASE permit the Seniors Club of Korumburra to set the record straight on matters pertaining to the recent redevelopment of our kitchen clubrooms for we understand that Cr Raabe has made a public statement that “Council did the Korumburra Senior Citizen Club’s kitchen redevelopment, and now they’re getting a new fridge and urn too.” We are disappointed that Cr Raabe’s statement is clearly inaccurate as the kitchen redevelopment at the clubrooms was funded totally by the Federal Government’s recent stimulus package, to the tune of approximately $50,000. We draw his attention to page six of the Autumn Edition 2009 of the shire’s broadcast South Gippsland Matters, whereby we were number six out of 11 projects that were named to receive funds from the Federal and State governments’ funding packages. We certainly thank the shire and the shire’s property ofﬁcer who took our plans to the Federal Government to facilitate our needs. Yes, we are getting funds for a new fridge and a new urn, however it is important to understand that the seniors are a group of committed volunteers who have worked tirelessly for their community for many years and are still volunteering to provide opportunities

for older residents through luncheons, morning teas with guest speakers and concerts that engage local artists and performers to entertain visiting clubs. We believe our contribution to improving the quality of life of socially isolated older residents is vitally important as it improves their quality of life and keeps them connected and supported. We are also keen to remind Cr Raabe that many local community groups also get full use of our facility, such as the pony club, CWA, the ﬁre brigade and local schools. After all Cr Raabe, it is our funds for you to work with us so that our community can remain vibrant, exciting and safe. Eric Billing, President, Korumburra Senior Citizens Club.

Listen to us FURTHER to the Ruby-Arawata Road/Ruby Road ongoing saga with South Gippsland Shire Council and VicRoads. The shire seems to have won, much to the disappointment, disgust, despair and disillusionment, of the small (but vocal) number of local residents. Councillor Raabe, at the last council meeting where residents could voice their concerns, said he was elected to represent all the residents of South Gippsland. I wonder what percentage of all the South Gippsland residents

know of, or use the two intersections mentioned? But those residents who do use this road, cannot convince those councillors of our concerns. First of all it was the Ruby Road bridge that was dangerous. Council spent hundreds of dollars repairing the road side the week before the closure. Then it was the y-intersection which was dangerous. Yet there has been no accident there. Then the latest – turning right from Ruby Road – that’s dangerous. Says who? Vicroads. You could count on the fingers of one hand the number of drivers who turn right there. Someone sitting in an office in Kew who never has, and probably never will, travel to South Gippsland, but who has a “piece of paper”. Have you noticed, that the right turning arrows indicate to drivers that they turn right into the exiting lane from Ruby-Arawata Road? Now how dangerous is that? Since Ruby Road was closed there have been many ‘incidents’ with motorists coming from Leongatha and turning right into Ruby-Arawata Road. Ruby and Arawata residents have provided figures, facts, photos and information to both council and VicRoads. Now I see in this paper that VicRoads are advertising for community representatives on the

new Victorian Community Road Safety Alliance. Just as well these Ruby and Arawata people have a sense of humour! What a joke and a waste of money. They won’t listen to local community representatives in so many cases. How hypocritical. We are grateful that one councillor, David Lewis, attempted to stand up for us, a lone voice in the debate and we thank him for his efforts on our behalf. Incidently - damage caused last week by council workers attempting road works has to be seen to be believed – but who would believe us? We only live here! Margaret Robson, Ruby.

Track unnecessary

THERE is talk of a track being cut between the fourth and ﬁfth beaches at Venus Bay in the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park. I urge the Department of Sustainability and Environment, Parks Victoria Foster and local landowners who may think another track is needed to take into consideration that there is at least one Aboriginal midden in this area. The midden and possibly more of them are part of Aboriginal cultural heritage and need utmost protection. Sally A. Schaffer, Venus Bay.

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Whooping cough on rise A SIGNIFICANT increase in whooping cough in South Gippsland is being noted this winter.

Discriminated against: Phillip Botte of McCartins Hotel in Leongatha believes liquor licencing laws are unfair.

Licence hike still hurts By Isaac McCallum

NEW liquor licensing fees are continuing to cause angst within South Gippsland venues, being described as “not fair” and “blatant discrimination” against small businesses. Pub owners in Korumburra and Leongatha are unhappy with the new fees, which are aimed at counteracting alcohol fuelled violence. “It’s had the adverse effect. If anything it’s creating problems,” Doug White of Korumburra’s Austral Hotel, said. Mr White has had to reduce operating hours as the

expense of a licence until 3am was not feasible. “We’ve been forced to cut our hours down so everyone leaves at 1am, whereas before they used to leave in dribs and drabs in a two hour gap,” Mr White said. “So now we’ve got anywhere from 40 to 80 people outside the front of our pub, so if a ﬁght breaks out we can’t control it.” A common view held by business operators is the State Government does not understand the impact of the higher fees. “Pubs in local areas are the cornerstone of society. We need to give back to the community and it is getting harder to do that,” said Phillip Botte of McCartins Hotel in

Leongatha. “It is blatant discrimination. We’ve always done the right thing, and now we’re stuck between a rock and a hard place,” he said. A representative from Bair’s Hotel said the fee increase was unfair because violence was never a problem. “I don’t see why they shouldn’t just ﬁne the drunks. Why should the licensee be to blame?” a spokesperson said. “We just make sure all the staff keep an eye out, so we never really have trouble.” All of the small business operators agreed the blame for inner city violence should not be passed on to them. “There should be met-

ropolitan fees and regional fees,” said Mr Botte, adding McCartins has never had violence or brawls of the same magnitude of outside metropolitan clubs and pubs.

South Gippsland Shire Council urges parents in particular to be precautionary. Susceptible people are those who are either unvaccinated or have had waning immunity since childhood vaccines. It is particularly serious in infants aged under one year, while older children and adults usually have a milder form of the disease. “Whooping cough is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis, and is spread by droplets from coughing and sneezing,” Tim De Vere, council’s immunisation co-ordinator, said. “Symptoms may vary for different ages, but initially symptoms are usually similar to a cold. Severe cases develop sudden attacks of repetitive coughing and often a characteristic ‘whoop’ as the person gasps for breath, although not all cases get the ‘whoop’,” he said. “Babies may stop breathing, and vomiting often follows a

coughing spasm. “A person with whooping cough is infectious for up to three weeks after they start coughing, and the cough may last for months.” Mr De Vere urged people who are feeling unwell, with any of the symptoms, to consult their GP for a diagnosis. “If diagnosed with whooping cough, you will need to stay away from work until you have been on antibiotics for ﬁve days or longer as per doctor’s orders,” he said. Vaccines licensed for use in Australia are Adacel or Boostrix. Immunisation can be arranged through your doctor or by phoning council’s immunisation team on 5662 9362. Simple precautions to minimise catching the many contagious illnesses, particularly during winter, include washing hands and using hand sanitiser regularly during the day, and to always cover one’s mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing. It is good practice to take sick leave when unwell. This helps reduce widespread outbreaks of illness amongst work colleagues, and is greatly appreciated by staff and their families.

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Factory boost lifts capacity By Marli Draper DAIRY company United Dairy Power opened its upgraded processing plant at Poowong last Tuesday.

A plaque was unveiled by Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan and McMillan MP Russell Broadbent. The million dollar upgrade doubles the plant’s capacity to receive and process milk locally for its manufacturing clients. In the 11 years since the company was founded, managing director Tony Esposito has driven its development to become Australia’s largest independent milk company. UDP strongly supports the Australian and local economies by value adding in the district and supplying

domestic milk manufacturers. The recent upgrade also incorporates an in-house servicing facility for the trucks, greatly improving efficiency by negating the need for routine maintenance to be performed in Melbourne. This also creates several new technician positions, to be filled by local labour. Brand new offices are incorporated above this facility and bring together logistics and process staff, augmenting efficiency. Suppliers received news of the new milk price from July 1, $5.30kg equivalent milk solids or just under 40c/litre, with significant quality incentives offered. UDP emphasises quality as a point of difference, enhancing their clients’ capacity to deliver high quality foods to the market.

With a significant supplier base and over 60 local people employed, UDP is making its mark in the dairy industry. They are in the process of developing the former National Foods plant in Shepparton where they will make their first foray into manufacture, supply manager Kevin Beecroft said. They are upgrading the waste water processing to enable the truck wash to operate using recycled water from the site. Mr Broadbent praised the enterprising initiatives of the company which has employed more than 60 local people and has about 200 suppliers. Mr Ryan noted that the company had not received any financial assistance from the government and pledged to offer strong support to rural business.

Smiles all around: UDP Managing Director Tony Esposito, South Gippsland MP Peter Ryan and Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent celebrate the plant upgrade.

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Bright future: Russell Broadbent and UDP Supply manager Kevin Beecroft inspect the trucks.

Council graded WE recently received the results of the annual Community Satisfaction Survey conducted by consultants on behalf of the state government. Due to the timing of the survey, the report provides the first score card for the current council. The survey indicates that community satisfaction is unchanged from the previous year on most measures. I am pleased to note we maintained a higher than average score for our customer service. Councillors were briefed on the survey last week, and a formal report will be presented to Council on July 28. The survey itself can be accessed on our website. While council activity at the time of the survey influences the view of how council is performing, we are aiming for improvement but recognise that it will be a gradual process. The new organisational structure is one of the measures introduced this year by our chief executive officer to refine and align services for better efficiencies. We are also considering your ideas, gathered at our public consultation sessions, for integration into our processes for improved outcomes. This week we will hold our final forum for community input into the sustainability strategy, in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday, July 21 from 9.30am until 1pm. Our sustainability team has done an extraordinary job attending local meetings and tapping into the groundswell of residents genuinely committed to the reality of a sustainable South Gippsland, and a solid body of information has already been collated. We expect the strategy will provide a practical guide for a more sustainable way of living, working and prospering. We would welcome your participation in this workshop, which will feature guest speaker Professor Peter Fairbrother from the RMIT School of Management. There will also be an overview of the process and survey to date, and some group work to plan the next steps. We are now implementing the new council meeting program. This Wednesday (July 21) will be the first of the informal public presentation sessions for matters in general, or items pertaining to the council meeting on July 28. You can attend at 2pm or call Natasha on 5662 9222 for a suitable timeslot to present to the councillors on that day. An alternate evening session commencing at 7pm can be arranged by appointment. Our congratulations go to Burra Foods on the completion of their recent expansion works. Council was pleased to offer its support to the company through its economic development and planning teams. Council extends its sympathy to the family of Mrs Mel Cosgriff, JP, a former councillor of the Shire of Korumburra from 1975 to 1984, and its first woman president in 1979-80. With her passing goes another chapter of outstanding contribution to our community, for which we are grateful. Cr Jim Fawcett Mayor

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For a new enrolment form visit www.aec.gov.au, any AEC ofﬁce, post ofﬁce or call 13 23 26. You must return your completed form to the Australian Electoral Commission by 8pm Thursday, 22nd July, or you’ll miss out on your vote.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - PAGE 17

New clinic lifts bar

SOUTH Gippslanders now have access to dental technology of the twenty-ﬁrst century.

South Gippsland Dental opened in new premises at 32-34 Bair Street, Leongatha, in the ANZ Arcade, yesterday (Monday). Formerly Lekander Dental Clinics, the business offers patients four dentists, each specialising in an area of dentistry. Partners Drs Torsten Lekander and Dr Taehee Lee are joined by Dr Tonya Kirk and Dr Kylie Lewis. Patients will no longer have to travel for services, as the clinic will offer ceramic restorations by taking an optical impression, designing a restoration via a computer and having the restoration precision-milled in 30 minutes. Dental implants and orthodontic procedures will be offered in the long run. The clinic now boasts full dental x-ray facilities, enabling x-rays to be delivered within 30 seconds. The updated digital x-ray equipment produces a higher quality image in less time and with minimal radiation. “The much higher resolution gives a better diagnosis,” Dr Lee said. Dr Lekander added: “We still had most of the modern equipment in the old location but it’s going to make it a lot easier to do best treatment down here in a purposebuilt modern dentistry.” Patients will be offered a comprehensive exam and customised treatment plan where necessary. “We want to have a wholistic approach by being more proactive than reactive. Instead of ﬁxing teeth after they have broken, we want patients to know

the full state of their oral health and what can be done to conserve their own teeth,” Dr Lekander said. There are six treatment rooms, plus two treatment rooms for patients to sit with dentists and discuss treatment options. “The patient needs to be informed because there are so many treatments we can offer and we can sit here and discus it with them in a non-threatening way,” Dr Lee said. Patients will be greeted by administration staff in a modern office and will be pleased to know the new sterilisation room is state-of-the-art. Dr Lekander has been in practice in Leongatha for more than 25 years. Dr Lee has recently joined the clinic from New Zealand, bringing six years experience in Cad Cam high tech dentistry. Under such strong leadership, which extends to the Inverloch branch office, the practice philosophy remains strongly preventative to ensure patients have healthy teeth and gums for life. The dentists are assisted by an advanced dental technician and six dental assistants. Drs Lekander and Lee would like to thank Leongatha building firm Considine and Johnston and their sub-contractors for their excellent service throughout the project. To find out more, pop in or visit the clinic on 5662 5000.

Team approach: Dr Torsten Lekander and Dr Taehee Lee.

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Leongatha dentistry hits new heights

New phase: Dr Torsten Lekander.

DR TORSTEN LEKANDER has been in practice in Leongatha and Inverloch for more than 25 years. The practice philosophy over that time has been strongly preventive to ensure healthy teeth and gums for life. Dr Lekander is in business with another dentist, Dr Taehee Lee, and is assisted by two other dentists at South Gippsland Dental. They have the latest in dental technology to make lifetime dentistry an option for everyone. Dr Lekander has a particular interest in the crown and bridge rehabilitation side of dentistry and has recently embarked on incorporating the longlasting Cerec® porcelain restoration system into the alternatives on offer. He answers questions about modern dental filling alternatives. Q. Do we have a choice in the way our teeth are fixed by the dentist? A. “Yes, there are now generally four types of materials and techniques available for tooth and rebuilds: ceramics (porcelains), metals (amalgam and gold), resins (plastic, with quartz fillers) and glass cements (for toothbrushing ‘divots’). They each have their place, giving patients a range of options and choices in how long they want the filling to last. “When a tooth has to be lost, in selected cases, there is a possibility to replace it straight away with a new ‘screw in’ implant based tooth. Dentures, and all their problems, can now be a thing of the past.” Q. Do you need to select different materials for different fillings?

A. “Yes, materials are selected for the size and position of the filling. For example, a small front tooth cavity is ideal to be fixed with a resin (plastic). It is tooth coloured and not under any biting force, so its weakness and shrinkage is not a factor. “Back teeth with heavy biting forces need stronger materials to survive the chewing stresses, so resins (plastic fillings which shrink on eating hot and cold foods) tend to break down much faster than other options. “In the past, amalgam (black) fillings were used here, with gold inlays and crowns (caps) being the more involved alternatives. Nowadays we strive to conserve as much tooth as possible, with minimal intervention a rule.” Q. Is there now a tooth coloured filling for back teeth that is strong enough to last a long time? A. “Indeed there is. A special type of porcelain, the ‘Vitablock’ is used for Cerec® fillings and is the modern material that looks good, feels great and lasts a long time.” Q. Can these porcelain fillings be used instead of a crown (or cap)? A. “Absolutely. Most times a large Cerec porcelain filling can be suggested instead of a crown because it effectively bonds all the remaining parts of the tooth together – no other filling does this as well. “Due to its long lasting ability to hold all the tooth together, it is a great value for money alternative to other traditional filling methods. I can’t recommend it highly enough.” Q. What do you recommend if a tooth has to be extracted?

A. “Sometimes, in spite of all the best intentions and hard work by the dentist, a tooth is lost. “Modern dentistry gives us several ways to avoid the outdated and troublesome dentures. “Implants, where titanium ‘screws’ are anchored directly into the bone, are very successful in restoring full biting function without the embarrassing looseness problems seen often with dentures. Traditional bridgework is also valuable, but this involves some preparation of the teeth next to the gap.” Q. It appears that the practice you have run for the last 25 years is moving. Where are you off to and why the move now? A. “Ah… the big move. Yes, we are moving downstairs to the arcade to new, modern and beautifully equipped rooms. “It has long been my dream to be able to provide the best treatment to the loyal people of Leongatha, in the best environment. “It will be a one stop shop. “Why do country people have to go to the big city in order to get the best dentistry? “We will now provide top service in the top practice using only top class staff. “Drop in for a visit. You won’t be disappointed and you will be impressed.” Drs Lekander and Lee are available for consultations at the new location of ANZ Arcade, 32-34 Bair Street. You can ring for an appointment on 5662 5000 or 5662 2581.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - PAGE 19

Tradies make move a success

THE work at Lekander Dental Clinic’s new site is complete, and dentists and equipment have moved in.

Dr Taehee Lee said he was extremely pleased with the new building, and offered his thanks to all those involved in making it possible. “They’ve all been fantastic. We decided we wanted to move in De-

cember last year and it’s already done. It’s amazing,” he said. Leongatha building ﬁrm Considine and Johnston was the team behind renovating the site into a dental clinic, and after some demolition works and a lot of rendering, the job is now done. “We all found Gary (Bullen, who was in control of the work being done) really approachable, he was so great with everything,” Dr Lee said.

The new home is the site of an old dentist clinic, but there was plenty of work to be done to make sure it was up to standard to house the equipment from Dr Lekander’s clinic. “We’ve got some very new machines, stateof-the-art type gear and we’re hoping to give the customers the best service we can,” Dr Lee said. McDonald and Roberts Electricians was another key player in the move,

sorting out all the electrical needs for the new building. They, along with Considine and Johnston have been working hard since the project began in February to make sure that all the proper precautions were taken. Gardner Electronics’ James Dell said that his team had been working hard to make sure they got the job done. “We started in March. We’ve been responsible

Working hard: James Dell of Gardner Electronics has been busy helping facilitate the move of the Lekander Dentistry Clinic.

for the data telephones, security and computers. We’re happy with the work we’ve done,” James said. Kevin Gardiner Kitchens were on hand as well to help out during the operation, and the whole project ran along smoothly, according to Dr Lee. “Everything ran smoothly from start to ﬁnish. We never had any troubles with anything, so that was great to see,” he said. The staff at the new clinic is very proud of their new home, and the work that was put in by the respective groups during the move. “We can’t thank them enough for all the work they put in,” Dr Lee said.

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Above: Amazing feat: climbing in the dark proved no obstacle for Dr Denize.

By Marli Draper DOCTOR Stewart Denize has arrived in Leongatha to replace Dr Torsten Lekander at South Gippsland Dental for two months via a very interesting route. During May, he almost reached the summit of the mighty Mount Everest in Nepal, raising money for a dental charity in his attempt. He climbed to 7300m above sea level without oxygen - an extraordinary achievement. Some of the members of his climbing group of 19 did make

the summit but Dr Denize is philosophical. “The stakes are so high, there’s just no way of doing it without taking a huge risk,” he said. Smilehigh, the charity Dr Denize raised much needed funds for, was established by another dentist, Melbourne trained Dr Julian Haszard. It has made a signiﬁcant contribution to the oral health of Nepalese people. Growing up in Coromandel, New Zealand, Dr Stewart trained in dentistry there before working in Europe and establishing his own practice in Sydney. He has recently been accepted

Spectacular site: base camp below Mount Everest.

Sky high: the view from the top of the world.

into the prestigious Kings College in London to study orthodontics and will take up his place there later this year. Climbing has long been his hobby and he has scaled many mountains throughout the world including La Peigne in the French Alps above Chamonix, Aconcagua in Argentina, and Chimborazo and Cotopaxi in Ecuador. Dr Denize will be in Leongatha until the end of August when he is off on his next adventure to London. He is enjoying the friendly relaxed approach of local people and looking forward to exploring our beautiful countryside.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - PAGE 21

Teens to witness history By Kate Ball, work experience

Former students rewarded

FOUR students from Leongatha’s Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College are eagerly organising their once in a lifetime trip to Rome.

The four students and two staff will fly to the Italian capital on October 11 in time for the canonisation of Australia’s first saint, to be held on October 17. The students’ pilgrimage will follow in the same footsteps that Mary MacKillop herself had taken throughout Rome and the Vatican City. Megan Ryan, Alana Green, Kaylee Appleyard and Nicholas Gartland along with the two staff members, Fran Backman and Michael Brennan, will be joined by around 40 other students travelling with the Association of Josephite Affiliated Secondary Schools (AJASS) to Rome. About 150 students will be attending the pilgrimage from Victorian Catholic schools alone. Other people from the school’s community will be making their own way across the seas to witness this amazing event, which shows just how significant it is to people, says Michael Delany, college principal. Jenny Damon, Fiona Brennan and Michael, Shauna and Tayla Delany are among those people making the journey with the pilgrims. Mary MacKillop is the first Australian saint ever to be recognised in Australian history. Before dying in 1909, Mary MacKillop opened almost 400 schools as well as numerous orphanages and other care facilities around Australia and New Zealand. To be recognised as a saint, Mary MacKillop had to

THREE students from last year’s graduating class of Leongatha Secondary College have been recognised at the Premier’s VCE Awards.

Off to Rome: Mary MacKillop will be well represented for the Saint’s canonisation in October. Front row: Kaylee Appleyard, Alana Green and Megan Ryan. Back: Michael Brennan, Nicholas Gartland and Fran Backman. Photo: Jason Lester. have performed two miracles. At the Mary MacKillop Catholic College on October 17 at 5pm, a Mass will be held with a corresponding College Expo to coincide with the canonisation. Students have started to create posters for this event and a television broadcasting company has already given conﬁrmation on ﬁlming the occasion. Nicholas Gartland said nominations for the trip were voted on by a select panel of judges. Nominations came from staff, parents and students, based on who they felt was capable of making the trip. Kaylee Appleyard said she felt really surprised to be selected to go and to be recognised for doing something for the school and the community. To fundraise for the event, the stu-

dents are selling clay pavers to members of the local Catholic community and past and present students of the school, with a selection of typeset or hand drawn names and pictures engraved. The pavers will be made into a wall commemorating Mary MacKillop’s canonisation and life of holiness and trust in God. Local parishioners have also been very generous in supporting the trip. John Ryan, a teacher from the college, has been nominated to go with the Diocesan group for Sale. It is expected that around 5000 Australians will make the journey to see the canonisation of Mary MacKillop and ﬁve other saints on this momentous day.

Euan Cumming, James Golding and Nathan Kemp were among three award recipients for outstanding achievement in their VCE studies. Guest presenters included the Premier John Brumby, as well as former AFL champion Scott Lucas, fashion designer Bettina Liano, chef Jacques Reymond, comedian Cal Wilson and Seven News meteorologist, David Brown. It will not be the ﬁrst time Euan has stepped up onto the stage to receive acknowledgment, as he was also rewarded last year for a study score of 50 in music. The keen student is now in Brisbane studying music at Grifﬁth University and was happy with the achievement. “I was over the moon when I found out, it’s always nice to get recognition for hard work,” he said. Nathan Kemp’s surprise came from his ENTER score. “When I got my results back I was

shocked to see a 50 next to engineering,” he said. VET Engineering was both Nathan and James’ course, meaning that Leongatha had two of the top ﬁve Victoria wide scores. Nathan will be accompanied by his parents and two sisters, while James will be heading down to Crown Palladium in Melbourne with his parents. James was very surprised with his award, he’d previously heard of the prize through Euan’s success last year, but did not believe his score was high enough. The hard working student is currently studying a double degree at Swinburne University, Mechanical Engineering and Commerce, in the hope of one day owning his own business. “I’m hoping to get through my course, and then work for someone else for a few years before opening my own business,” he said. Nathan has deferred his course, Engineering in Naval Architecture, which he will take up next year at the Australian Maritime College in Tasmania. All agree that the Premiers Award will be accompanying their future resumes.

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More to desalination The Victorian Desalination Plant is taking shape on the shores of Williamsons Beach near Wonthaggi. The company responsible for the design and construction of the plant, Thiess Degrémont, this week shed light on what is happening behind the site gates on Lower Powlett Road. MORE than 14,500 applications for jobs at the Victorian Desalination Plant have been lodged from overseas, across Australia and Victoria. Construction of the $3.5 billion desalination plant is well underway, with two tunnel boring machines now being assembled on site. There are more than 2700 people working right across the project in all types of design and construction roles, and of less significance is the realisation that cake is the least popular choice at three food outlets on site. The construction process involves a fascinating array of facts and figures. More than $800 million in contracts have been awarded, with two-thirds of those going to Victorian companies, said Thiess Degrémont spokesperson Serena Middleton. “This is in addition to the day to day goods and services sourced by the project in the local area,” she said. “Items including building materials, hardware, tools, equipment hire, office supplies, concrete blocks, vehicle servicing and daily milk supplies are sourced from companies in areas like Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Phillip Island and Leongatha. “Further again are the economic benefits generated by workers living in the local area temporarily, whose day to day living expenses flow through to benefit local supermarkets, restaurants, laundromats and so on.” There is a team of more than 1200 people working on the desalination plant site, including labourers and tradesmen, professional engineers and management staff, subcontractors and a specialist tunnelling team. About 25 per cent of the labourers and tradesmen

Up above: the desalination plant stretches along the Williamsons Beach coast.

Melbourne bound: the 84km water pipeline is laid from Wonthaggi to Melbourne’s water supply.

Rain won’t delay desal construction RAIN is not causing any delay to the construction of the desalination plant at Wonthaggi, nor to associated pipe laying. Thiess Degrémont Victorian desalination project community relations manager Serena Middleton said so. When a works notification indicated that the pipeline crossing of Western Port Road had been delayed because of the weather, The Star asked if rain was a problem. Ms Middleton responded with, “The pipeline construction program remains firmly on track. “Planning for wet weather is standard practice on construction projects. “It’s also important to understand that there are a number of pipeline crews working at different points along the pipeline. “One particular crew specialises in safe and efficient crossings of roads and waterways. “Some of this work is weather-dependent and this is clearly indicated on the works notifications that we issue.” However, she was not able to say when the pipe would cross the Bass Highway at a delineated site near the Mouth of the Powlett Road Dalyston. “A date has not been confirmed, however we expect it will be later this year.” Asked if rain was causing a problem with the desalination construction site proper, Ms Middleton replied, “Again, planning for wet weather is part of standard project management. On wet weather days, we focus our attention on activities that are not weather-dependent. “This is standard construction practice.”

Meals roster (Leongatha) Rotary Club, St Vincent De Paul and St Peter’s Ladies Guild will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning July 26, 2010.

All go: the desal site, including tunnel boring hollow.

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than just water employed on the site so far are locals. They are fed by a professional catering contractor operating three food outlets on site. “Breakfast of choice for desal workers is coffee with egg and bacon rolls and lunch of choice is hamburgers. The least popular item on the menu is cake,” Ms Middleton said. The site is over-run with vehicles, from cranes, compactors and dozers, to excavators, graders, loaders and dump trucks. Often a string of concrete trucks runs to and from the plant each day. The local primary school named the machines: The ﬁrst, “Wonthaggi Maggie”, was scheduled to start work on the inlet tunnel last week. The second machine, “Rocking Ruby”, will begin work on the outlet tunnel in August. The machines consist of a rotating cutting wheel at the front, called a cutter head, followed by trailing support mechanisms. The cutter head excavates a length of ground, which is then lined with precast concrete rings, forming a watertight concrete tunnel. Hydraulic jacks then push the machine a short distance, and the process is repeated. A box cut has been built to provide a launching pad for two tunnel boring machines. The box cut is 27m deep, 150m wide at the top and 20m wide at the base. About 5000 cubic metres of concrete was used to line the walls of the box cut, secured with huge soil nails ranging between four and 12m long. More than 300,000 cubic metres of earth was excavated from the site of the box cut and will be kept on site to construct dunes that will be a key feature of the 225ha coastal park to surround the plant. When tunnelling and construction of the seawater lift pump station is complete, the box cut will be ﬁlled in. Both tunnels will be built about 15-20m underground and Williamsons Beach will remain open to

Major part: workers prepare to bore the inlet tunnel.

the public as normal during construction. The distance of the intake and outlet tunnels offshore is subject to ﬁnal approval, but is proposed to be about 1.2km from the plant, and the outlet tunnel will terminate about 1.5km from the plant.

What has been built so far? THE desalination complex comprises several projects: the plant itself, tunnels, seawater intake and outlet pipes, the pipeline to Melbourne and underground electricity supply. Earthworks on the desal plant are nearly completed. Almost 1.3 million cubic metres of earth has been excavated. All earth is kept on site and used to construct dunes between six and 12m high. About 15,000 cubic metres of structural concrete has been poured and more than 600 tonnes of the 2600 tonne structural steel frame erected. Precast concrete walls are now being put up.

Construction of the seawater intake and outlet structures will start in October. The 84km transfer pipeline will take potable water from the desalination plant to the Melbourne Water and regional water networks. So far: more than 77km of temporary construction fencing has been erected; more than 75km of clear and grade is complete; • almost 55km of temporary haul roads are in place; • more than 3100 individual pipe sections have been delivered to the site; • more than 20km of pipes have already been laid; and • 12 out of 36 road crossings are complete, including major cross-

ings of Cardinia Road, Ballarto Road, Koo Wee Rup-Longwarry Road, McDonalds Track and Western Port Road. Of the 87km underground power supply to the desalination plant, more than 11km of conduit has been installed in the ground (conduit is the bright orange material visible along the Bass Highway). Power cable installation started recently.

Great expanse: more than 600 tonnes of the 2600 tonne steel frame have been erected.

Massive concern: the desal pipe is laid through one of many road crossings en route to Melbourne.

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South Coast’s new pride and joy SOUTH COAST Christian College’s school community gathered last Wednesday to celebrate the opening of their new multipurpose hall in Horn Street, Leongatha. On hand to ofﬁciate was Senator David Feeney, representing the then Federal Education Minister and current Prime Minister, Ms Julia Gillard. Local Member for McMillan, Russell Broadbent presented the school

captains, Rebekah Vagg and Andrew Breen, with the Australian ﬂag. Chairman of the College Board, Rolf Zuidema, led a devotional prayer. Principal Peter Russell thanked all those who gave enormous support to the project, likening the process to that of gestation and subsequent birth. The hall was a long held dream of the school community including past principals, some of whom were in attendance. Seeing the project come to fruition was a joy for those gathered

and they look forward to using the hall for assemblies, concerts and sporting events as well as sharing the facility with the wider community. Mr Russell told The Star later that they had only received a certiﬁcate of occupancy on Tuesday afternoon and had already begun to use the hall on Wednesday. The stage area has been set up as a music room but can quickly be converted to host assemblies and theatre shows.

It’s ﬁnished: Senator David Feeney, principal Peter Russell, board chairman Rolf Zuidema, and school captains Rebekah Vagg and Andrew Breen at the unveiling ceremony.

A large foyer with adjacent kitchen can be used to hold functions, while a huge central area will be used for a large range of sports and assemblies. Work to improve the acoustics of the hall will begin soon. The new hall adjoins the science room, with extra space created under the science block to house toilets and change rooms. The $850,000 facility was constructed as part of the Building the Education revolution project initiated by

the Federal Government as part of the broader Economic Stimulus package. The facility was built by Leongatha ﬁrm Brent Casbolt Builders using local contractors, with design work completed by Peter Milkins. Parents and friends of the school raised money to purchase the seating. Over 9000 schools across Australia have similar projects underway or completed as the infrastructure upgrades take shape.

Winners are grinners: builder Brent Casbolt, Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent and principal Peter Russell celebrate the hall opening.

Proud moment: Senator David Feeney and principal Peter Russell unveil the commemorative plaque.

School leaders: school captains Rebekah Vagg and Andrew Breen look at the new multi-purpose hall.

Music practice: the new music room and stage is already in use; pictured at practice are, from left, Naomi Cantwell, Jess Byrne, Jodie Chisholm, teacher Len Clark, Caleb Gale and Nick Piening.

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In you go: primary school students are shown the door by principal Peter Russell, from left, Emma Paterson, Caleb Chatelier, Luke Malherbe, Justin Hibma and Patrick Gunia.

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Offering care and more LEONGATHA Children’s Centre offers more than just daycare for children. The centre has a kindergarten program for three and four-year-olds and being a childcare centre, gives parents the ﬂexibility of dropping their children off earlier or picking them up later. “It’s very popular with working families because it gives them the extra time they need,” said centre director Kirsten Herrald. Also a qualiﬁed fouryear-old preschool teacher, Ms Herrald said 24 children are now enrolled in the preschool program. Enrolments for next year are now being sought. Children just have to be four years old by April 2011. “It’s exciting and fun and spontaneous, so the children tend to lead the program. The curriculum is just based on what the children need and want,” Ms Herrald said. “We help prepare kids for school such as by teaching them to recognise their last names. It’s more play based learning than academic learning. “This term we introduced a science program,

so we did a lot of exploring and investigation, and introduced the topic of sinking and ﬂoating.” The three-year-old session is funded by the centre and the four-year-old program by the government. The centre is open from 7.30am to 6pm, and preschool children often come in as early as 8am. Children aged up to six are catered for, with four rooms housing groups based on age. Sixteen staff ensure a low child-staff ratio. The centre is run by a parent committee and is a not-for-proﬁt organisation.

What a mess: Kinesha Anderson and Zara Kreutzberger enjoy getting dirty. Photo: Jason Lester.

Play opens doors ENCOURAGING children to learn through play is the philosophy adopted by Allora Kindergarten in Leongatha. Modern facilities and a natural outdoor setting are an attraction of the preschool, which offers three and four-year-old sessions. The kindergarten is part of Leongatha Community Preschools, a parent committee of management that

oversees Allora and also Hassett Street Preschool. Allora has three-yearold sessions on Wednesdays, and two four-yearold sessions: one meets on Mondays and Thursdays, and the other on Tuesdays and Fridays. Opening hours are from 8.30am-4pm daily. Director Kristy Graham is well qualified, holding a Bachelor of Early Childhood Study and also a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Inclusive and Special Education). All staff are trained in first aid treatment for asthma and anaphylaxis. Enrolments for 2011 are now being taken by Leongatha Community Preschools. To book, contact enrolment officer Melissa Henwood on 5662 2896.

Animal antics: Ali Baumgartner, Kade Jarvis and Abbie Noorbergen spend some time with the kinder rabbit, “Floppsy”. Photo: Jason Lester.

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Up high: Elsie, Hudson, Shoshanah, Xavier and Bracie take to the playground. Photo: Jason Lester.

HASSETT Street Preschool in Leongatha offers a welcoming atmosphere for children to explore and develop. Part of the Leongatha Community Preschools group in conjunction with Allora Preschool, Hassett Street boasts quality facilities and experienced staff to make your child’s first major step to independence pleasant. The kindergarten offers three-year-old sessions on Friday mornings, and two groups of four-year-old lessons. The first meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, and the second on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Centre director Jodie McGannon said preschool offers boys and girls many benefits. “They get to mix with groups of children, especially if they have just been at home until now,” she said. “It’s often the first large group that children will experience so they get to extend their social skills.” Teachers seek to extend children’s language and communication skills, physical skills, develop hand-eye coordination and intellectual skills. Children learn to solve problems through play and activities which are fun, to motivate children to get involved and stay interested. Each group is run by a qualified teacher and assistant. Enrolment officer Melissa Henwood is now taking enrolments for Leongatha Community Preschools. Contact her on 5662 2896. Children can be enrolled by age two. Parents will receive an enrolment package about the kindergarten and also Allora Preschool.

LI’L Rascals Early Learning Centre presents a combination of preschool and childcare services to the families of South Gippsland. Based in Brown Street, Leongatha, the centre has a fully funded four-year-old kindergarten program at no cost to parents with appropriate concession cards. A three-year-old preschool program is also available. Centre owner Emma Murray said children’s needs come first. “All children have individual programs to work on their interests. Parents offer advice on their child’s needs on enrolments and our diploma qualified staff help plan programs too,” she said. The centre has six rooms catering for all age groups up to school age, and also offers before and after school care for students aged up to 12. A bus service is available to deliver and collect students to and from school. A selection of nutritious meals which are prepared on site are provided. The centre is staffed by a team of 24 and is open from 6.30am-6pm. “We’re a state-of-the-art facility with a building that is only three years old, with long term staff,” Ms Murray said. Li’L Rascals is now offering two free weeks of childcare. To find out more, contact the centre on 5662 5533 and see the website: www.lilrascals.com.au

Social time: Tiani, Matilda, Savannah and Archie mingle in the sand.

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Winter feel: birthday girl Astrid Cecil, who turned ﬁve on Thursday, got into the winter mood, playing with polar bears and penguins.

Enrolments galore NEWLY named Meeniyan pre-school is already receiving huge numbers of enrolments for 2011. Enrolments are streaming in for four-year-old positions, but there is plenty of room for three-year-olds next year. The name was changed to Meeniyan Pre-School due to confusion with the location, when people read the previous name, Tarwin Valley Primary School.

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THIS ten acre property boasts a glorious garden of roses, natives and large gum trees. A very attractive 3 bedroom brick veneer Australian-style homestead with bull nosed verandah ﬁts so nicely into the treed environment. Find out more about this home at Wattlebank on page 34.

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On the sunny side of the street S

TOCKDALE and Leggo, Leongatha is offering this well positioned and exceptionally presented home for sale. Boasting great street appeal, with an interior that will maintain your ﬁrst impression, the home comprises three bedrooms plus a games room or fourth bedroom at the rear of the house. The hard work is already done, with the property recently painted inside and out and featuring a new kitchen and dining area. A new hot water service, reverse cycle air conditioner, polished ﬂoor boards,

separate living area and sun room will also please. The home has a tiled bathroom with separate shower and bath and a large covered outdoor entertaining area. A delightful aspect of the house is that it is naturally lit, therefore making it an easy property to heat in the cooler months. The yard is secure and contains a single lock up garage and a carport just requiring a small amount of laser light to complete it. This is a sizeable home at an affordable price, just move in.

At a glance: Location: 60 Turner St Leongatha Price: $259, 000 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo Contact: Christe Bowler 0407 812 904

Fabulous farmlet T

HIS property offers the perfect lifestyle only ﬁve minutes from Leongatha. It consists of 4.4 acres plus .74 acres river lease. The solid well presented three bedroom weatherboard home features solid fuel heating, air conditioning, large living room and separate lounge area. There is a carport and shedding ga-

lore, including a 16mx8m shed with separate enclosed workshop and an 8m x 6m Fully enclosed garage. There is also a wood shed, stable and a green house. Water is abundant, including a dam with electric pump to troughs and garden plus 72,000 litre capacity tanks. The land is well fenced into six paddocks and there are solid cattle yards as well. There is plenty on offer here.

At a glance: Location: Kardella South Price: $405,000 Agents: Rodwells and SEJ Contact: Kristin Richardson 0427 092 983 (Rodwells) Barry Redmond 0418 515 666 (SEJ)

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No need for superstition T

AKE a break from superstition and embrace the opportunity to purchase approximately 158.4 acres of beautiful red soil, by auction, on Friday, August 13. This farm is located just a 10 minute drive from Leongatha and may be just what you are looking for. The gently undulating property lends itself perfectly for cropping as it also offers a water storage dam as well as a 28 meg water licence. There is a ﬂat bed storage facility for cropping equipment as well as various machinery sheds. Positioned near the shed is an ofﬁce, complete with a kitchen and a toilet. Build your dream home, with ideal house sites offering spectacular views (Subject to Council Approval), or use the land for grazing a beef herd or raising dairy replacements. Options abound with this farm. Terms are 10 per cent deposit - Balance 60 days. Contact Andrew or Peter for further information. At a glance Location: Blandfords Road, Berrys Creek Size: 158.4 acres Price: Auction When: Friday, August 13, 11am on site Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 0922.

Prom Country Y N DA PE UR O AT S IS

Y N DA PE UR O AT S IS

Peace-Maker On An Acre

Family Allowance! Big Sheds, 4 Bedrooms, Huge Block, Close to Schools

In peaceful & private surrounds with ﬂowing lawns & mature gardens, this is a “property surprise package”. Neat as a pin, the compact home has been enhanced so the ﬂoor plan incorporates 3 bedrooms + hobby room, lounge & dining plus separate family / sunroom, a remodeled kitchen, modern bathroom & upgraded laundry - it’s gorgeous! Outdoors, a cabana & timber entertaining deck, a partially renovated character cabin, good shedding, rural outlooks, & all with the ideal northern aspect.

Here’s a property that will provide all your family can demand of it – and more! Private behind a high fence this character-ﬁlled 4 bedroom home is perfectly positioned to schools. Big kitchen plus 2 living rooms, sheltered sun rooms and big covered deck with farmland views. Start planning the 21st birthdays and engagement parties in the adjoining undercover garaging areas, and go buy the boat because the adjoining 3 bay shed/workshop will house it easily. Immaculate presentation.

INSPECT Saturday, July 24 @ 12.30 - 1.00pm Address 49 Wells Road, MIRBOO NORTH

INSPECT Saturday, July 24 @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address 110 Nerrena Road LEONGATHA

$285,000 - $315,000

$325,000 - $350,000

Y N DA PE R O ATU S IS

Selling Properties

24/7 People & Ponies, Cars, Caravans & Trucks

Improvement Potential On Nearly 90 Acres

On a sealed road just out of Mirboo North village, this 3 acre parcel ticks lots of boxes. With amazing rural views, the substantial family home has 4 bedrooms inc a huge teenagers retreat, 2 bathrooms & 2 zoned living areas. A circular driveway, mature gardens, and paddocks for ponies are perfect. An independent driveway provides access to quality shedding, the main is a massive 18m x 12m with high clearance. Ideal for proﬁtable pursuits, lots of leisure, & all the boy’s toys!

Great grazing parcel with a lifestyle opportunity, this property is suited to the improver who will secure the advantage of “buying right”. Fertile soils, with creek, ﬂats, gently rising paddocks & hills to a lesser steep area provide balance on the land, & the home will improve dramatically with simple redecoration. Potential to expand living space into the under-the-roof-line garage. Shedding includes a huge 30m x 15m “factory size” unit, separate to the home lot. Genuine Opportunity.

INSPECT Saturday, July 24 @ 1.30 - 2.00pm Address 330 Boolarra-Mirboo North Road, MIRBOO NORTH

INSPECT By Appointment Address 375 Boolarra South-Mirboo North Road, MIRBOO NORTH

$395,000 - $425,000

$525,000 - $575,000

allen bartlett 0417 274 624

Y N DA PE UR O AT S S HI

kaz hughes 0417 516 998

History in the Making

Thoroughly Modern Country Hideaway on 3.4 Acres

Positioned perfectly in its surroundings, “Tom’s Place” will appeal to those who appreciate a craftsmanbuilt home that combines energy-efﬁcient principles, a seamless integration of new and reclaimed materials from the original cottage, a functional 3 bedroom split-level ﬂoorplan, and a contemporary aesthetic. Add to this, 46 acres of pasture, dams, long creek frontage, plenty of shedding, workshop, stockyards and crush, and gorgeous views too! An enviable lifestyle package with income potential.

Maximising its hillside vantage, this brand new, 3 bedroom home offers enticing glimpses of the Prom, and spectacular rural outlooks. Gleaming timber ﬂoors, hardwood ﬁnishes, muted colours and expanses of glass all contribute to a modern feel of light and space. European sewerage and irrigation system, solar hot water, fenced paddocks, and huge under house storage or expansion provision make this the perfect “now-weekender” and permanent residence a very viable option. Short drive to Fish Creek & Foster.

INSPECT Saturday, July 24 @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address 49 Turners Road, TOORA NORTH

INSPECT By Appointment $535,000 - $585,000 Address 365 O’Gradys Ridge Road, FOSTER NORTH

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$350,000 - $375,000

84 Ridgway, Mirboo North ~ 5668 1660

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Peace-maker on an acre T

HIS surprise package certainly has a lot going for it, in particular its peaceful and private surrounds. Set amongst other small-acre properties, this neat-as-a-pin home is on its own one acre parcel, with beautiful gardens and ﬂowing lawns. The land is a very gently sloping northerly rural aspect. The home has three bedrooms plus a study or utility room accessed from the rear porch, a lounge and adjoining dining room with wood heater and split system air conditioner, and a lovely light-ﬁlled sunroom with space for both dining and living. The kitchen has been renovated and includes a dishwasher and electric appliances, and the bathroom and laundry facilities have been remodelled too. The laundry, with timber bench tops and gleaming tiles, is now dual purpose, and includes a second shower and second toilet. Back outdoors, there are paved pathways, an expansive timber entertaining

deck with a cabana, a double carport and a good sized shed or garage that’s 9m x 6m. At the bottom of the garden there’s a relocated and partially renovated Walhalla miner’s hut, with a brick ﬁreplace and timber deck with northerly outlooks. In all, it’s a very peaceful and appealing package.

At a glance: Location: 49 Wells Rd, Mirboo North Price: $285, 000-$315, 000 Agent: First National Prom Country Contact: Allen Bartlett 0417 274 624

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Lovely Lynnes Road lifestyle T

HIS 10 acre property boasts a glorious garden of roses, natives and large gum trees.

A very attractive three bedroom brick veneer Australian-style homestead with bull nosed verandah ﬁts so nicely into the treed environment. You drive into the property and immediately the charm of the garden makes you feel relaxed. The circular driveway has a large variety of roses. Different garden plants and garden rooms surround the home, all showing off during each season of the year. Timber has been used extensively throughout the house, with timber dado walls in the lounge/living/dining room, limed pine ceilings in the same room and timber kitchen.

The lounge/living room has a wood heater. Floor to ceiling windows feature throughout the home, allowing great garden views. The kitchen has a breakfast bar, dishwasher, walk-in pantry and door out onto the outdoor living area. A separate 10m x 10m entertaining area has excellent views of the garden and the warmth of being timber lined. This is adjoining the paved and covered outdoor living area. Other features include a three bay fully lined Colorbond shed with concrete ﬂoor and power, dam and large orchard. Town water is a great beneﬁt. Less than 10 minutes from both Inverloch and Wonthaggi, this location would suit cyclists, as it is on the popular Lynnes Road cycling circuit.

At a glance: Location: 20 Pennell Court, Wattlebank Price: $775,000 Agent: Harcourts, Inverloch Contact: Lewis Stone 0407 505 141

Great big beach house

HIS home just might be your perfect beach house for extended or multiple families.

The solid home boasts 4 large bedrooms, separate dining, lounge and library rooms. It has six toilets, four bathrooms and ﬁve reverse cycle air conditioners. The hostess kitchen is a dream, with walk-in pantry, dishwashers plus a host of features that will delight the inner chef. Situated on a huge double block with an impressive sweeping driveway, the property enjoys panoramic water views over Anderson Inlet from the huge back deck. Add to this the four car garage and workshop, plus the proximity to the local shops and the pristine beaches of Venus Bay, and you have one of the best holiday homes in the area.

At a glance: Location: 43-45 Louis Rd Venus Bay Price: $750, 000 Agent: Alex Scott,Venus Bay Contact: Rob Laurie 0409 531 408

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Dollars for kids CHILDREN’S services in South Gippsland will receive $13,231 from the State Government to buy toys and books. South Gippsland Family Day Care received $2720 and South West Gippsland Family Day Care got $4300. Mirboo North Primary School Outside School Hours Care was presented with $2300; South Gippsland SPLASH Vacation Care $944; and Wonthaggi Aquatic and Leisure Centre Vacation Care, $960. St Joseph’s Primary School,

Wonthaggi After School Care program received $2007.30. Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development Maxine Morand said the grants and kits were aimed at helping occasional care, family day care and outside school hours care programs comply with new regulations. “Under the new regulations these programs are required to be licensed for the ﬁrst time, and these grants are about supporting these services to ensure they have high quality resources for the children in their programs,” Ms Morand said.

“Each recipient will receive up to $4300 and that will be provided as either a grant for minor works, resource kits or a combination of both. “The resource kits range from a selection of high quality toys, including musical instruments, puzzles, books and music CDs to health and nutrition information for carers including cooking activities to do with children and healthy food toys. “The grants will be used by service providers to upgrade equipment to support the delivery of quality educational or recreational programs.”

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star One year ago, July 21, 2009 Television star Angus McLaren is on the cusp of a Hollywood career after a visit to Los Angeles in the United States. The star of Packed to the Rafters and former Krowera boy is now signed with American casting group United Talent Agency and has several scripts to read, with the prospect of acting jobs across the Paciﬁc. **** The pedestrian bridge in Bair Street, Leongatha, has been closed indeﬁnitely for public safety reasons and it might be closed “forever”. Five years ago, July 19, 2005 South Gippsland SPLASH and its managers, the YMCA are assessing the child care needs of families with school aged children in the South Gippsland area with a view to introducing a new service. Having seen the need for holiday care in the area, SPLASH will be applying for funding from the Commonwealth Government. **** South Gippsland Water yesterday announced level one water restrictions for its customers connected to the Leongatha water supply system. In announcing the restrictions, CEO Steve Evans said the region was expecting a very dry autumn.

10 years ago, July 18, 2000 South Gippsland’s turn to host the Olympic Torch Relay is just 20 days away. There are four towns within the South Gippsland Shire co-ordinating events to take place on Monday, August 7: Loch, Korumburra, Leongatha and Mirboo North. **** The Grand Ridge Brewing Company in Mirboo North proved once again that it is a world class brewer. The company gained that recognition at the world’s largest international beer competition held in Melbourne recently. 30 years ago, July 22, 1980 Leongatha is urgently in need of more Housing Commission homes. This fact was made clear at the July meeting of the Woorayl Shire Council. The shire secretary, Ron Stanley, in his report to council, revealed that there was a waiting list of 18 families for commission homes in the Leongatha township. **** The music will be booming out of the 2000 watt ampliﬁer this Friday, and up to 300 Leongatha and district kids will be disco dancing – on their roller skates. It is the latest craze that has already seen 26 rinks set up in Melbourne and three in the Latrobe Valley.

School on track THE new primary school at Inverloch is on schedule to be occupied by the start of the 2011 school year. Construction of the main wing fronting Bayview Avenue continues, and portable buildings are proposed to be removed over the Christmas school holidays. Keeping watch on works recently were students Gabe, Chloe, Isabella and Zach.

Serene scene: the glow of the setting sun illuminates Inverloch beach. Photo: Jason Lester.

Pleasant shelter: Karen and Lenny Bateman, with Lenny’s friend Evie, beat the cold weather last Wednesday by seeking shelter in the Inverloch library. Photo: Jason Lester.

Mother Nature mixes it up IN typical South Gippsland style, the weather was perfect one day, and cold, wet and blustery the next last week.

The calm waters of Anderson Inlet glistened in the late afternoon sun on Tuesday, but by Wednesday the sky had clouded over and rain prompted many people to seek shelter.

The Inverloch library offered people the chance to stay dry and teach their children a few tricks at the same time, as photographer Jason Lester found out.

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THE air i was cold ld bbutt many people came to hear Dr Mario Croatto speak at the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Mardan South recently.

Dr Croatto is a wellknown Leongatha medic, now retired from general practice. He graduated from Melbourne University in 1960 and a few months later married Leonie. After his internship he came to Leongatha and stayed. He and Leonie have six children and ﬁve grandchildren. Dr Croatto spoke on the topic of migrants, more particularly about the immigration to Australia of his own parents and some other members of the family. After World War One, economic conditions in Europe were slow to im-

prove, and they ﬁd when h th nally did reach acceptable levels around 1925, what was later recognised as the Great Depression set in. In 1927 Mario’s father decided to go to Australia, little realising perhaps, until the stock market collapse in 1929, that the new country was also on a downward slope. After several false starts, but by dint of hard work and ingenuity, the family established itself, and, among other things, was able to see Mario through university. Before and after his speech, Dr Croatto made a plea for the acceptance of refugees. Though not one himself, he had no difﬁculty in identifying with them. The people who listened to Dr Croatto’s interesting address, also came to hear the impressive Meeniyan

Ecumenical Choir E i l Ch i conductd t ed by Lynda Fromhold. They led the hymn singing; in addition they sang a pair of brackets of two songs each, concluding with the Battle Hymn of the Republic, the hymn that is said to have brought tears to Winston Churchill’s eyes. Following the introduction by Wendy McIndoe, who is one of the chief architects of the Pleasant Sunday Afternoons, the Reverend Keith Pickett, Minister of the Mirboo North and Meeniyan Uniting churches, presided over the rest of the service. Keith has had a lifelong interest in the interface between science and religion and will be conducting a series of workshops called Believing in God in a Scientiﬁc Age at the Community Shed, Burchell Lane, Mirboo North, the remain-

iing two t on August A t 1 andd 15 from 2 until 4pm. Eileen Hanrahan gave a ﬁne rendition of Psalm 98, while Debbie Birkett read from The Prophet, written by poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran in 1926. The excerpt was about ‘work’, which the prophet deﬁned as ‘love made visible’. The congregation was piped in and out of the church, guiding them into the hall for afternoon tea and a chat. The next PSA will be held at Scots Pioneer Church, Mardan South, on July 25 at 2pm. Flora Boxer (née McIndoe), who grew up in this area and used to occupy a seat in the second pew on the right, is to give the main address, while her son, Lionel Boxer, will look after the musical aspects.

Garden promises to inspire IN just over 10 years, Christine and David Corbidge have transformed an open paddock into two acres of spectacular garden. Their property, Mount Eccles Manor, will be available for viewing later this year as part of Australia’s Open Garden Scheme.

Christine designed the water features and gardens, ﬁlling the latter with a mix of natives, perennials, exotics, evergreen and deciduous trees, bulbs and roses. The result is a feat for the senses all year round. Christine has incorporated many of her own mosaics and sculptures in many different pockets and fea-

tures of the garden. Mount Eccles Manor is a pretty drive from Leongatha, through rolling hills and dairy country, or from Warragul or Mirboo North via the spectacular Grand Ridge Road. The garden will be open from 10am to 4.30pm on Saturday and Sunday, October 30 and 31.

Hard work: Dr Mario Croatto’s family worked hard after migrating to Australia. Dr Croatto is pictured with his wife Leonie. QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8231

Church Times ARIES - March 21 - April 20

A combination of supportive work-mates and critical higher-ups make life a little unsettling. Finances improve, but watch out for that self-indulgent streak. TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

Luck is on your side where professional concerns are involved, but cash outlays may be higher than anticipated. Virgo people of the opposite sex could enter the friendship arena. GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

Your natural charm gleams. Put charisma to work wherever you are this week. Intellectual interests peak and provide you with topics to share with friends and new admirers. CANCER - June 22 - July 22

Tensions in the home environment ease, but you may have to make a major concession. Be cautious when a friend asks for investment advice. What works for you may not work for him or her. LEO - July 23 - August 22

Domestic tensions ease and you enjoy a week of relative tranquillity. A heated debate is indicated on the weekend. Don’t take a romantic misunderstanding too lightly now. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

This is a transition week that ﬁnds you between jobs, between friendships and between locations. Don’t hesitate to approach people in high places. Accounting work should be checked twice. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

You will ﬁnd this a favourable week for making difﬁcult decisions and announcements. The weekend puts you in the limelight. A job done could win you the affection of colleagues and close friends. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

A recent disappointment in friendship could turn to success. Good ﬁnancial news arrives when you least expect it. Extra hours of work are offset by unexpected assistance at home. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

Stay far removed from neighbourhood and community politicking. Festivities could lead to future celebrations. Money questions are being answered after a nerve-racking delay. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

Rewards this week are of the intangible variety, related to prestige rather than money. A shift to greater independence is happening, but don’t expect too much too soon. AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

Promptly look after minor aches, before they hinder a holiday or travel plans. Take a traditional approach in romantic proceedings. A communication breakdown is restored. PISCES - February 20 - March 20

You can’t afford to stay uninformed now. Read newspapers from cover to cover and get to the bottom of mysterious events. A loved one is operating at fast speed, leaving you equally exhausted. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

You have a fine eye for detail and you know how to handle funds. On the flip side, you sometimes overlook the broader picture - and you have miserly tendencies. The next five months favours a romantic commitment.

ANGLICAN: Wednesday, July 21: 9.30am Woorayl Lodge HC; 10.15am Koorooman House HC; 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Sunday, July 25: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Family Service; 10.30am Union Church, Tarwin Lower MP. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am. ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am. ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion. CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am and 6pm: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Vic Butera 5655 2478. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Leongatha South Gippsland Liberty Fellowship - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday services: 11 am and 7pm. All enquiries contact Pastor David Stegmann 5662 2785. Office: 5662 3100. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly; Kids Club Wednesdays 4pm Guide Hall. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Communion Service 11 am: Evening Holy

Spirit Revival 6pm: Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5674 3867 or 5672 4660. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School - 11.30am. CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday. Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday. Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass. Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass. Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass. KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214. GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Strongly family oriented church meets at the Senior Citizens Centre, Mirboo North, Sundays: 4-5.10pm Communion, 5.15-6pm Bible Studies for Adults, Youth and Children. Friday evenings: Home Fellowships 7.30pm; Youth Activities. Enquiries: 5668 2226 Bob Stevens. SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Kid’s Club - Tuesday, 4 - 5pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain Claire Emerton or Lieutenant Rachael Collins, ph. 5662 5122. SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228. PRESBYTERIAN: Weekly Worship Service 10am Sunday, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Phone Rev. Dr D. Clarnette 0409 236 981 or elderCol Rump 5662-2107. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart

and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. Teaching service at 7.30pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2762. Minister: Rev. Ron Nauta. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, July 11, 9am and 10.45am. “Life to the Max” 7pm. Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday. BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366. BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www.wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769. MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall. COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm. SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 16. 20. 22. 23. 24. 25.

ACROSS Selfishness (10) Reveal (4) Flabby (4) Avoid (5) Act (4) Penniless (9) Policeman (9) Hack (4) Lift (5) Singer (4) Desire (4) Glasses (10)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 13. 14. 15. 17. 18. 19. 21.

DOWN Extol (6) Notwithstanding (7) Mute (6) Leave (6) Plus (5) Anxiety (5) Vase (3) Remainder (7) Map (5) Thought (6) Case (6) Missive (6) Squeeze (5)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8231 ACROSS 6. Another champion, or just a runner-up (6-4). 8. It’s dry: rain will help out (4). 9. Without getting on with the exercise (4). 10. One child, a boy and that’s all (5). 11. As you take pleasure in it (4). 12.What stupid restaurateurs do when they get together? (4,5). 16. Takes a lofty view of, or fails to notice at all (9). 20. Hadn’t paid for the work, you say (4). 22. Gives out lines (5). 23. A position that makes sense to the listener (4). 24. Accurate, I’ll grant you (4). 25. Dressing a boy in something really funny (5,5). DOWN 1. The coin and the little green ball, put inside (6). 2. Because of drink, abandon (7). 3. The chief alternative to a diet, perhaps (6). 4. Not allowed to go to bed, continued (4,2). 5. Won’t go on the stand (5). 7. Sounds or signs of approval (5). 13. Something cold I crave first and last (3). 14. Do, kind of, hang around with (7). 15. Yanks up the turf (5). 17. Giving a few a carved inlay to no avail (6). 18. Have home again before eleven (6). 19. The one the cat was let out of? (3-3). 21. Slip on somethng and they give one first-aid (5).

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Create winter magic By Karen Haw, The Town Centre Nursery

HERE it is the middle of a very cold and thankfully wet winter and gardening is often the last thing on anybody’s mind.

Time is right: trees at The Town Centre nursery in Mirboo North await planting.

But winter is the time to plan, plant and prune. At this time of year nurseries have a full range of fruit trees, ornamental trees and roses. As bare root specimens (that is without pots or soil) they are also much cheaper than potted plants. Even though these trees are dormant, it is important that the roots of these plants do not dry out and are kept covered until they are replanted. After planting a bare root tree, it should be pruned. The main reason is because when the trees are dug, the root is pruned, and for a balanced tree and good framework the tops should be cut back 10-15cms from where the young tree has branched, at an outward pointing bud. Cultivate the area to be planted, working in any good compost or soil improver. Allow ample space to spread the roots. Avoid adding fertiliser to the planting hole as this can ‘burn’ the roots and be detrimental to the tree. Organic mulch is beneficial, but do not mulch right up to the trunk. Fertilise the tree in spring after new growth appears. The range of trees available at this time of year is immense and it is difficult to decide what to plant where. A lot of planning and development has gone into different varieties so there is a tree fit to suit any situation. Fleming’s, a leading wholesale tree grower, has produced a booklet of the 10 top trees and this will help you to decide what to plant where. Research has gone into developing smaller and narrower trees to accommodate the shrinking house blocks. There are also an increasing variety of dwarf fruit trees: apples, pears, peaches, nectarines and cherries. These trees do not grow over two metres and make great pot specimens. Dwarf citrus are also available. Ballerina apples are taller, narrow growing fruiting apples and look great with several planted in a row or in pots. Fruit trees can also be espaliered to save space. Spray stone fruit with a copper fungicide at this time of year at bud swell to help prevent curly leaf. This is a recurrent problem that causes new leaves to be thickened, curled and distorted and if left untreated it weakens the tree. Poor disease control is usually a result of spraying too late. Winter is also the time to prune the apples, pears and plum trees. These trees fruit on last year’s growth and on fruiting spurs. Fruiting spurs look like knobbly bits along the stem. Keep these as they are very important. Leave the nectarines, peaches and apricots to prune immediately after the last of the fruit has been picked. These trees fruit on their new growth and if they get a winter prune, the fruit bear-

ing wood is removed and the crop reduced. Also by pruning in the warmer months, the pruning wounds will heal quickly and help keep diseases at bay. If fruit trees are not pruned they grow far too high and the fruit generally ends up as bird food. Commercial trees are grown very close together and are maintained at about two metres high, maximum. It is also rose pruning time. Basically pruning is to regenerate the bushes. Roses put on an amazing amount of growth every year and we need to remove some of the old wood to make way for the new water shoots. All you need for pruning roses is a good quality pair of leather gloves, a pair of sharp loppers and secateurs and get stuck into them. As a general rule remove about twothirds off the bush and then any dead and diseased wood and remove all clipping and leaves from the ground. After pruning give a cleanup spray of lime sulphur. This is a very old fashioned and organic remedy, and being both a fungicide and insecticide, it does an extremely good job of controlling a wide range of problems. It will help kill off the dormant spores of fungus that like to winter in the ground as well as mites and rose scale. Lime sulphur can also be used to prevent leaf curl and brown rot on nectarines and peaches. The downside is the smell (like rotten eggs). As well as trees and roses there are also berries, asparagus, rhubarb and strawberries to name a few available at this time of year. Asparagus and rhubarb are popular crops and once planted will produce for many years. Asparagus grows very well in our area. They like a climate where it is cold to very cold in winter. To plant, dig a trench, place well rotted manure, cover with soil and then plant the crowns, creating a mound. It is preferable not to cut asparagus in the first year but to allow the plant to grow and produce better crowns for future fruiting. Seed potatoes are also available and there are over a dozen varieties to choose from, including old favourites like Sebago and Nicola to gourmet like kipfler, dutch cream and sapphire. When planting potatoes it is important to use certified seed potatoes and practice crop rotation. There is still plenty of colour around to liven up a dull spot. Magnifique daffodils and jonquils are already blooming; camellias give a good show and are back in fashion after proving to be very drought tolerant. Ericas, wallflowers, azaleas, and native thryptomine, correas and various grevilleas are also in bloom. Another old time favourite that has undergone a lot of intensive breeding to improve the size and variety of flowers are the hellebores or winter rose. This is a great drought plant for understorey under deciduous trees as it likes shade in summer and light in winter. There are some marvellous doubles in pink and burgundy shades, plus pure white to almost black flowers.

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Right advice to get jobs done SPRING is on our doorstep and with the new season comes ﬂourishing lawns demanding mowing every fortnight or so.

Aaagghhh! JSL Light Engines in Leongatha can ease the shock by offering an extensive range of ride-on and push mowers to make mowing jobs much easier. Owner Jared Lovie is now selling the Cub Cadet LTX 1042 ride-on mower with a $1000 minimum tradein, giving buyers the chance to own a commercial mower for the price of a residential mower. Jared said the Cub Cadet is the number one selling mower company in Australia, under the MTD banner. JSL Light Engines is the number one single store distributor of Cub Cadet and MTD in Victoria. “We are buying in bulk and pass-

ing on the savings to our customers,” Jared said. The LTX 1042 features a 19HP Kohler engine, 42 inch cutting deck, PTO electronic ﬁngertip engagement, automatic heel and toe drive, a two year warranty plus cast iron axles and bearings. “This mower has the best of everything,” Jared said. “It’s designed to do big yard areas as well as small yards, with its small turning circle. “I’ve been selling Cub Cadet mowers for many years and they’re used by contractors, which shows how durable they really are.” The mower features a hydrostatic transmission and cruise control, and mulch kit ﬁtted as standard. This model is capable of forward speeds of up to eight km/h and can be used with trailers and weepers/aerators.

Truckloads of new stock is coming in-store soon and to make room, JSL Light Engines is offering major discounts on last season’s stock. “We had a better season last year than we anticipated and we had to effectively double our order,” Jared said. JSL Light Engines also offers Yardman, MTD, Stiga, Masport, Craftsman and other models of mowers, both ride-on and push. There are also brushcutters and chainsaws in-store. “We have demo units available for people to try before they buy. I feel this way the customer can be 100 per cent happy with the unit before the purchase is made,” Jared said. “Our aim is to ﬁt customers out with the best possible unit to suit their budget.” Located at 48 Yarragon Road, JSL Light Engines can be contacted on 5662 3933.

Gardens thriving with care CAPEVIEW Mitre 10 has a comprehensive range of products to help you get your garden growing this winter. If you are starting from scratch or reinvigorating established garden areas, the range of soil enhancers, mulches and fertilisers they offer is reassuring. Staff can help you select the best products to suit your needs and give you great advice on how to go about it. Sometimes it’s worth starting with gypsum, which is colloquially called the “clay breaker” for its ability to help make hard soils more workable. If soil quality is poor or fertility is lacking, additives such as dynamic lifter may make all the difference. It is worth investing in the foundations if you want top plant performance. Mushroom compost and cow manure enhance the workability of soils as well as contributing to their fertility, so they offer good value for money. An interesting product offered is called Zoo Gro and consists of composted waste from the Melbourne Zoos. It’s very exotic manure and a percentage of the proceeds is returned towards caring for the zoo’s ﬂora and fauna. Minimising weed growth now is well worth it, as they tend to take off when we are not looking. Mulching can cover the bare soil to reduce opportunity for weed invasion. Many mulches are available right now including landscape bark and chips as well as pea straw and sugar cane mulch. Preferences are personal, but all will work to support the plant growth. Pop in and have a chat to Paul Robinson and the friendly staff soon.

Great fertiliser: Paul Robinson from Capeview Mitre 10 with the Zoo Gro manure.

Lots in stock: Jared Lovie with the many ride-on mowers ready to go.

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Bodies of work to inspire BEING able to draw is the most important skill for any professional or amateur artist. All artists who want to improve will try to advance their drawing and

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like many skills, practice is the key to success. Life drawing has always been considered one of the most important ways of developing drawing skills. So important is it that all art training courses will

include a major component of life drawing. It has often been described as gymnastics of art, and it is where one learns the skills of proportion, perspective and composition. The Bass Coast Artists Society has a history of more than 40 years providing support for local artists, from the very beginner to some very ﬁne professional artists. It is not surprising that life drawing has been a major arm of the society almost from the beginning of the society’s life. Different groups meet every Tuesday morning and evening during the school term at the Goods Shed at Wonthaggi. The members of the groups encompass all skill levels and provide each other with encouragement and help in a friendly and supportive environment. Highlights of the group’s calendar are occasional exhibitions held every couple of years. The latest exhibition will be held at the Meeniyan Art Gallery with

Artistic challenge: Jess by Bob Tyler. a show entitled “Night and Day – Figures at the Shed” from July 24 to August 26. “Night and Day” is a reference to the two groups exhibiting and “The Shed” is a reference to the Goods Shed at Wonthaggi, home to the Bass Coast Artists Society and the life

drawing groups. Everyone is most welcome visit the exhibition and the Bass Coast Artists Society welcomes new members. The life drawing group welcomes all artists, from beginner to seasoned professional and everyone in between.

Rita rehearsals underway LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre’s next production is a comedy play by Willy Russell called Educating Rita. Set entirely in the ofﬁce of an Open University tutor, the story follows working class hairdresser, Rita, as she seeks to improve her lot by enrolling in a course in English literature. The play explores the relationship between Rita and her middle-aged, al-

coholic tutor, Frank. David Baggallay, who has a long association with both Lyric Theatre and FAMDA, is directing the play starring David Tattersall and Jo Street. Perfomance dates are September 3-18 at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha. Mushroom Crafts will be putting tickets on sale from August 17. The phone booking number will be 5662 3940.

On set: director David Baggallay with Jo Street, who plays “Rita”.

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Hard at work By Kate Ball, work experience student

LEONGATHA Secondary College’s Year 10 students have been busy completing work experience this last week. Many different businesses in and around South Gippsland have been bombarded with applications for the week long program. Leongatha’s Li’l Rascals Early Learning Centre took on three work experience students for the week. Rachel Franklin, Alyssa Bennett and Brooke Filomeno accepted the challenge of caring and being responsible for the youngsters at the day care centre. As part of their work experience, the girls have had to help out with hand and feet painting, supervising playtime in the playground, engaging the children in small activities and making slime. “The slime went everywhere, it even got in my hair,” laughed Rachel. “Yeah, the kids love it. They put their hands in it and rub it on the table,” Brooke said. The students also had to put children to bed for nap times. The day care centre has a routine for the children, consisting

of craft times, in and outside play time, food breaks and nap time. Erin Satchwell spent the week at Allora Kindergarten in Leongatha, helping children play, and create paintings and drawings. “I love working with the kids. They’re always so happy and it puts a smile on my face when they smile,” she said. My time at The Star newspaper consisted of a great many things. Articles had to be written, so the presence of a work experience student was not going to hamper that. I was able to attend interviews with the journalists and even interview people myself. I saw how advertisements are put together and the amount of effort and experience that is needed to complete them. Journalism, photography and advertising are all covered, and surprisingly, all completed under the one roof. Apart from the printing press, everything, even formatting the real estate section is done in The Star building. Many different types of jobs occupy the building, all equally interesting and important. I had the privilege of being introduced to some such occupations and the people in them.

Kids ﬂavour: Kindergarten.

Erin

Satchwell

Allora

Fun, games: Brooke Filomeno at Li’l Rascals Early Learning Centre.

In the know: Kate Ball at The Star.

Asian journey opens eyes “HEY lady, you want Tuk Tuk?”

Life education: Newhaven College students and staff with children and residents from Ptea Teuk Dong Street Family Centre.

Jye in top four FORMER Leongatha resident Jye Thompson, 18, is a Victorian School-based Apprentice of the Year ﬁnalist. Jye is studying a Certiﬁcate IV in Sport and Recreation at Victoria University through the Sports Education and Development Australia program, focusing on aquatic sports. In 2008, he was recognised by his school, Mary MacKillop College in Leongatha, for contributing the most to the academic and general growth of the school. He has received numerous other awards and scholarships and was named VU’s Most Outstanding School-based Apprentice of the Year in 2010. “I’m happy with how it went,” Jye

said of the interview that will decide the award, and if he wins he will receive $10,000 in prize money. The course is tied in with Victoria University, as well as Sports Education Development Australia, and will hopefully deliver the burgeoning student with his future of studying exercise science. Jye, heavily into sport, swam nationally and heard about the current course whilst doing a lifesaving program. There are four ﬁnalists in each category. Winners receive $10,000 and go on to represent Victoria at the 2010 Australian Training Awards. The three ﬁnalists who do not win their award category each receive $500. Winners of the 2010 Victorian Training Awards will be announced on September 14 2010 at Crown Palladium.

This was the ﬁrst question posed to the team when they walked out of the airport into the bright sunshine and striking heat of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. Whilst it was a simple question, it provided the ﬁrst of many challenges and group discussions on how students from Newhaven College were going to transport, feed and accommodate 19 people. Throughout the 30 day journey, the concepts of challenge, participation and environment underpinned every activity, forming the core of the World Challenge ethos. The group spent an acclimatisation period largely in Phnom Penh. This was a chance to become familiar with the local customs, currency and the heat. The group also took the opportunity to become immersed in history by visiting S21 and the Killing Fields. After travelling to Batambang, students lived and worked at Ptea Tuek Dong Street Family Centre.

This provided the team with an opportunity to develop new friendships and a strong sense of respect for the Khmer people and the struggles and misfortunes they have faced. The Street Family Centre is an organisation that offers education for disadvantaged youth and also provides housing and occupational training for victims of sexual abuse and other disadvantaged adults. The next stop was at Siem Reap to indulge in a little rest and recreation, along with further historical and cultural experiences including a visit to amazing temples such as Angkor Wat. The group then moved across the border to Vietnam, a country that is both remarkably and vastly different to Cambodia. Five days trekking the mountains and jungle surrounding Dalat city was a challenge that the team enjoyed immensely. The journey ﬁnished with a trip to the tailors in Hoi An. This beautiful little city allowed the team to put into practice all that they had learnt and to demonstrate their independence.

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NOAH William Cameron was born on June 29 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. He is the second child for Mel and Doot, and a brother for Jemason.

POLLY Parise was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on July 2 to Trilby and Jonathan Parise of Inverloch. Polly is a new sister for Bonnie, aged two.

CLEO Kenny was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on July 9 to Lauren Miler and Shaun Kenny of Cowes. Cleo is a new sister for Lucinda aged two.

BILLIE Isabel Peterson was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on July 10 to Lyndal and Greg Peterson of Cape Paterson. Billie is a new sister for Heidi, four, and Macy, three.

KARL Misale and Sarah Hiriart of Leongatha are proud to announce the safe arrival of Logan James, born at Leongatha Memorial Hospital on July 8.

MEIKA Eve Yann was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on July 9 to Rebecca Patmore and Wesley Yann of Wonthaggi. Meika is a new sister for Jemma Ellie Yann, aged three.

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Rotary joins Kenyan plight THE Rotary Club of Leongatha last week heard about a Nyora man’s bid to build a school in the African country of Kenya.

Kenya bound: George Hendry and Michael Malone will improve the lives of orphans.

George Hendry told Rotarians about his efforts to aid the School for Bryn Charity. A school being built in Kenya for HIV/Aids orphans is the sixth project to date for the charity foundation and will begin next month. George spoke about the ﬁrst three projects in Vietnam he was involved with, starting in

2005. These projects included the construction of a school, and supply of computers and pushbikes over several years. George said one pushbike would result in transport to and from school for up to ﬁve children. After the Vietnam projects, a school was constructed in Sierra Leone, West Africa, and then in January this year a school was built in Cambodia. Rotarian Michael Malone will join George for the upcoming project along with eight other volunteers.

Together with the actual work on site, the major local aspect of these projects is the fundraising that takes place in the form of market stalls, garage sales, and a recent ﬁlm screening in Wonthaggi which contributed $1200 to the project. This fundraising has been well supported by Rotary clubs throughout South Gippsland. If any clubs or associations would like more information about the School For Bryn charity foundation and the projects, George would be happy to speak at meetings.

Same team, new name PENGUIN Air is the new name for Leongatha Refrigeration’s business. Brad Smart, managing director of the business for 12 years, said that the change had caused some confusion, but it was for the best in the future. “Some people don’t know about us now since we have changed the name, so I guess we might miss out on a bit of business for a while,” he said. “We operate as far as Orbost,

and into Yarram. We aren’t just Leongatha focused and we wanted people to realise that.” The new name was a no brainer for Brad, who has had the nickname Penguin all his life. “I was known as ‘Penguin’, and the animals are normally associated with cold air so it works well,” he said. His wife has also spent time as glass sculptor, and used to make hundreds of penguins to sell around the area.

So for any former customers of Leongatha Refrigeration, or any customers now in the market, Penguin Air is the company to call.

Same service: Brad Smart of Penguin Air is continuing to service customers.

Mayor’s message Cr Peter Paul

Ball time IN a little over six weeks I will be hosting the seventh Annual Mayoral Charity Ball. The ball is the main fundraiser for the Bass Coast Community Foundation – a local charity giving to local people. However the ball is much more than a fundraiser. There are not a lot of events that are run especially for local people, but this is one of them. Like the Wonthaggi Centenary earlier this year, this is an event that helps strengthen our community. On the night over 200 community members will get together to celebrate being part of Bass Coast. They will donate money to those who need it, council staff will donate their time and local businesses will donate goods and services – all from our community for our community. Don’t get me wrong – we’ll have a great time in the process. Hours of work goes into making sure that

guests have a memorable night. This year the ball sold out in four days – record time and we have a long waiting list for tickets. This year’s Bollywood theme is sure to impress, with Bollywood dancers and I promise lots of colour, glitz and glamour. I am delighted to announce that Panny’s Phillip Island Chocolate Factory will be catering for the event. The night would not be possible without our sponsors and their generosity is overwhelming. Over the past six years, the Mayoral Ball has raised over $74,000 for the Bass Coast Community Foundation, and this year we have our sights set on reaching $100,000. Thank you to our generous sponsors and staff. I look forward to seeing all the guests at a Bollywood evening to remember. Cr Peter Paul, Mayor Bass Coast Shire Council

A day in blue By Kate Ball, work experience student

LEONGATHA police officer, Leading Senior Constable Jeffrey Stephens, has a real presence in and around Leongatha, having been in the force for some 20 years. He is called upon to perform a huge variety of duties ranging from minor car collisions to assault cases. As a general duties police officer, he is one of the first to arrive at any incident requiring police. Days do not follow a routine for S/C Stephens or those of any other po-

lice officers. Anything may happen while an officer is on duty, as their days are totally unpredictable. Work may consist of getting called out on the job, or staying in the office completing paperwork. Appointments are hard to keep, as officers can be called out at anytime for emergency situations. Policing is not an occupation to plan one’s day by. In February of last year, S/C Stephens was working as a shift supervisor for South Gippsland and Bass Coast. Between the hours of 7pm and 7am, there was a bush fire in Dalyston, a supermarket fire in Meeniyan, car accidents in Wonthaggi, Nerrena

and Nyora, an earth tremor and a power surge in Phillip Island. Each incident required S/C Stephens to allocate police resources to manage the incidents. At the Leongatha Police Station, the police roster is based around two eight hour shifts. There is one Sergeant and six Senior Constables, however, ofﬁcers are not restricted to only act in their own town. If ofﬁcers are needed in other nearby areas, they will be sent to help out. “The badge says Victoria police, not Leongatha police. You have to go anywhere and do what has to be done,” S/C Stephens said. There is a huge vari-

ety of duties the public expect of a police officer and the police force must answer every call. Policing integrates heavily with paperwork. Any action taken has to be accounted for and filed. “The police force is built on paperwork,” S/C Stephens said. “Something you do today could still be dealt with in 10 years.” During the night, there are also officers who are on call to attend to emergencies at all hours. Currently in Leongatha, investigations on such things as fatal car accidents, serious assaults, burglaries and deceptions are underway as well as any pro-active work.

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Be part of the challenge THE Prom Country Challenge is on again – feel the adrenalin, and enjoy the music, food and the sound of running shoes pounding the bitumen!

The Prom Country Challenge is taking place on Sunday, August 15 in the picturesque township of Toora. Come along and be part of the fantastic atmosphere on race day. The Prom Country Challenge Committee would like to take this opportunity to invite runners to participate in this year’s event. Once again the race will be over the amazing 30 km courses, which those runners who tackled it last year will know that while it is a challenging climb they will be rewarded with the scenic vista from the top of Mount Best – a view that some would argue is the best panoramic view in the world. There is also the 6km run around the flats of Toora, which also involves its own rural charm. Again, there is the opportunity to enter as an individual and as a team (four members to a team). And for those runners who would like to take time to enjoy the scenery, the fun walk is also available. There will be a category for the best dressed walker. Random prizes will also be drawn from the hat. The start time for the 30 km event will be 9am, followed by the 6km run at 9.30am and then immediately after the runners, the walkers will start. The categories for runners are the same as last year, with some great prizes up for grabs: • 30 km: $200 for first place, $100 for second place, $50 for third; and • 6km run: first, $50, and first, second

and third place winners receiving event medals. Random entry prizes will also be offered throughout the presentations. Results will be published on the Prom Country Challenge website, Runner’s World and other outlets. This year, to speed things up, the organisers will conduct the presentations for the 6km run at 11am at the ﬁnish line (subject to weather). The presentations for the 30km run will be conducted at 12.30pm in the Toora Hall. Random prizes will be drawn at 11 am. The Windmill Café will be hosting a pasta night on the Saturday night, starting at 6 pm (bookings essential). There will be free massages available for participants in the races. Local musicians will be playing in the street to enhance the overall atmosphere. While there is plenty to see and do in the area, for those who are into gardening, a grafting day will be held at the Toora Heritage Pear Orchard on the Saturday starting at 10.30am. For more information, contact Meryl on 5681 6335. To participate in this great annual event, the easiest and quickest way to enter is online by visiting www.promcountrychallenge.org.au. Click on “entry” and ﬁll out the form. Runners will then be redirected to Paypal for secure online payment. Alternatively, complete the paper entry form (also downloadable from the website). One form per competitor please. To contact the committee, email any queries to contact@promcountrychallenge. org.au or contact Jenny on 5686 2043 (AH).

They’re off: runners take part in one of last year’s events.

Quick response BASS Coast Shire Council last week repaired InverlochOuttrim Road to improve safety and comfort for road users. Bass Coast Shire Council’s infrastructure director, Steve Piasente, said grading works had been brought forward to satisfy a customer request. “We had a phone call from a concerned resident at the end of June and inspected the road immediately,” he said.

“It was obvious that potholes on a section of the road required attention. “Council staff have ﬁlled the potholes, added more crushed rock to the road and graded it this week.” Council has a comprehensive customer request system which Mr Piasente encourages residents to use. “If you have concerns about your road, please contact our staff and we can inspect it and complete works as required,” he said.

“We inspect our roads every six weeks, or more often when needed. When we last inspected InverlochOuttrim Road it required only grading, which we completed the following week. “Since this time there has been a lot of wet weather so we rely on residents to contact us between inspections if they believe the road surface has deteriorated.” If you have a request for works, please contact Council on 1300 BCOAST (226 278).

Businesses set to grow PEOPLE from all types of employment came to the Big Ideas for Small Business forum at Leongatha last Wednesday night.

Magical occasion: Anthony and Kristie Wall.

Archies wedding ARRIVING in her uncle’s pink Chevy, Kristie Read walked down the aisle for her marriage to Anthony Walls on Saturday, May 29. Also in the Chevy were Kristie’s dad Steve, bridesmaid Amy Esdaile and page boy Toby Esdaile. The ceremony took place outside, under the pavilion at Archies On The Creek function centre. Kristie wore a beautiful dress featuring a handmade bouquet of red and ivory roses and cymbidium orchids which she created herself. Kristie is proprietor of Leongatha Flower Power. The two local business-owners were married at 3.30pm. The ceremony was followed by drinks and canapés in the VR room. Darcy and Morgan Walls,

sons of the groom, were the groomsmen. Geoff Pegler served as pastor for the couple’s special day. The reception was held in the stunning dining room at Archies on the Creek, ﬁlled with spectacular ﬂowers arranged by Kristie and the rest of the team at Leongatha Flower Power. The guests were treated to a wonderful menu that consisted of Carnaroli risotto as an entrée, beef Angus tenderloin or chicken with mushrooms as main course and Belgian chocolate mousse for dessert. Kristie and Anthony left their 100plus guests to honeymoon in the romantic Cook Islands for seven days and then on to New Zealand for another three days. The couple then returned to their residence in Leongatha.

The event is run by Small Business Victoria in the hope of injecting knowledge and excitement into the prospect of small business operations. Guest speaker Rob Hartnett was on hand to inform the listeners of tips and information on how to position small business for success. A good crowd gathered on the night, which can only mean good things for small business operations in the Leongatha area in the future.

Future prospects: guest speaker Rob Hartnett with Nicole McBride, Nicole Salmon and Eliza Charlton.

Experts: Phillip Milbourne of Regional Development Victoria, Brian Macintosh of Small Business Mentoring Victoria and Geoffrey Lee of Small Business Victoria.

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Korumburra badminton Everyone at cabaret Grand ﬁnal and presentation night

Grand ﬁnal winners: (back) Craig Spencer, Davis Loo; (front) Zac Rapson, Troy Spencer and Jessica Allen.

White Tails 9/176 d Huntsman 5/156: Robin Provan / Craig Spencer 10 v David Creed / Don Creed 21, Davis Loo 15 v Louise Creed 8, Robin Provan / Davis Loo 13 v David Creed / Louise Creed 21, Craig Spencer 15 v Don Creed 5, Craig Spencer / Davis Loo 21 v Don Creed / Louise Creed 5, Robin Provan 15 v David Creed 12, Jessica Allen / Troy Spencer 12 v Tayla Rapson / Lauren Jacobson 21, Zac Rapson 15 v Olivia Austin 0, Jessica Allen / Zac Rapson 14 v Tayla Rapson / Olivia Austin 21, Troy Spencer 15 v Lauren Jacobson 11, Troy Spencer / Zac Rapson 21 v Lauren Jacobson / Olivia Austin 15, Jessica Allen 10 v Tayla Rapson 15.

Left: Individual winners: (back) Craig Spencer - best No. 2 and most consistent, Janet Fookes - best No. 3, David Creed - best No. 1; (front) Jessica Allen - best No. 4, Lauren Jacobsen - best No. 5, Kelly Austin - best No. 6.

had a ball The Leongatha Football Club’s Cabaret Ball was held on July 3 at Memorial Hall. After a successful day, with only one team going down in all 10 grades of foot-

Catching up: old teammates Ben Murphy and Dom Davis spend some time remembering the good times.

Right: Good times: Phillip Botte and Tameka Bullen share a laugh at the ball.

Below: Girls just wanna have fun: (from left) netballers Ebony Best, Kasie Salmon, Sandi Leask-Grylls, Kate Pellicano and Kate McCarthy (front).

South Gippsland sporting teams fight against cancer Sporting clubs across South Gippsland are uniting to tackle their toughest opponent yet, cancer. The Cancer Council’s Call to Arms is aimed at raising awareness and funds to fight cancer in men. Leongatha Football Club was the first to sign up, but since then five other clubs have jumped on board as well. Korumburra-Bena, Fish Creek, Tarwin, Toora and the Korumburra City Soccer team are also supporting the fight against cancer in men. “Compared to women, Australian men are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer and are more likely to die from the disease,” Cancer Council spokesperson Irene Manitta said. “The statistics are scary, we all know someone who has been affected by cancer, but there are things we can do to change them. By getting your team involved by wearing a yellow armband, and raising funds, we

can help save men’s lives.” The six clubs will don the armbands during one match in July, to help raise awareness of the disease. Each club that is involved has received tips on ways to raise money, and Ms Manitta says clubs have come up with their own ways to raise funds as well. “Some clubs have played a women’s football match, and auctioned off the women onto different teams, and others host handball competitions,” she said. Cancer Council is aiming to recruit 2500 clubs and has set a fundraising target of $1 million in 2010. All money raised will fund Cancer Council’s important cancer research, education and support programs. Professional sporting clubs endorsing Call to Arms this year include Essendon Football Club, Adelaide Crows, Melbourne Storm and Adelaide United Football Club and all will wear yellow armbands in a Call to Arms match.

Cycle tour puts mettle to the pedals TWO-wheel power hits the roads of Bass Coast later this month; the ﬁve-day Tour of Gippsland kicks off in Wonthaggi on July 28.

Speed teams from Malaysia and top-rated riders from New Zealand will join the best of Australia’s cyclists in the clash-and-dash criterium around the town streets. The 30-lap, 33km race will take place in the town centre between 11 and11.45am. Then the contestants head for the hills in a gruelling road race which begins and ends at the Korumburra Road recreation reserve and travels to Cape Paterson, Inverloch, Mt Misery, Moyarra, Kongwak and Korrine. The 68.2km slog, going from 2.15pm to 4pm, will push the riders through three sprints and two hill climbs. Wonthaggi was chosen as the event start as part of the town’s ongoing centenary celebrations, said

Frank Angarane, Bass Coast Shire Council’s Events Co-ordinator. “Wonthaggi had a strong cycling history from the 1920s until the 1960s and we wanted to revive this heritage by hosting the start of the race,” he said. “We’re keen to encourage cycling in Bass Coast Shire.” More than 140 international cyclists are competing in the 2010 Tour of Gippsland – the sixth annual race that sees men, machines and muscle battling the elements and each other across ﬁve Gippsland shires. Competitors will be using the event as preparation for the October Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, as well as next year’s Asian Games and the 2012 London Olympics. The riders will cover a total distance of 515km, vying for awards such as the Bunnings King of the Mountains jersey and the SP Ausnet sprint championship. The race ﬁnishes with another

CreditCollect criterium in Paynesville on August 1. Wonthaggi motorists are advised that the criterium will require street closures in Watt, Baillieu, McKenzie and Billson Streets from 10.30am to 12.15pm on July 28. Parking will also be restricted in these streets during the lead up period. Korumburra Road will be closed between the Recreation Reserve entrance and Beard Street between 3 and 4.15pm for the ﬁnish of the road race. Regional motorists are warned that the cyclists will be on local roads in the afternoon of the same day. Mr Angarane said: “We would ask people to exercise more caution than usual when driving on these roads. “Having so many top-name cyclists on some of our most spectacular roads will be an amazing experience. Enjoy the occasion but please drive carefully to avoid any accidents.”

ball and netball, the club let its hair down for a well deserved night. A great night of fun was had by all, with dancing and storytelling lasting well into the night.

Netballers: Emily McCahon, Mollie Bourke and Sophie Bolge had a good time. Relaxing: president Glenn and wife Shirleyanne Wright take a break from the dance ﬂoor to enjoy the night.

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Demand lifts prices overall MOST cattle sold to dearer trends for a very mixed quality yarding of young and grown cattle at VLE Leongatha. This was created by very strong demand, with all of the regular buyers operating. This has not been seen over the past two weeks, and a general drop in supply has assisted this outcome. The yarding was only 10 per cent down on the previous week, and while the quality was mixed, there were a number of good to very good quality bullocks, cows and heifers penned. All of this created prices ranging from ﬁrm to 6c/ kg dearer. There were 45 vealers and 175 yearlings penned, and this is where most of the big variation in quality was seen. Vealers sold well for the quality offered, making between 155c and 210c/kg. The

yearling heifers of better quality made from 170c to 192c, but with a number of plain condition, and dairy breeds and their crosses penned, some made between 129c and 163c/ kg. A small number of steers sold mostly to feedlots and restockers between 148c and 182c/kg. Both weight and quality was quite mixed in the penning of 400 prime and manufacturing bullocks and steers. Several large pen lots of good quality prime bullocks made between 185c and 187c, with most others from 174c to 185c/ kg. Some extra heavy bullocks (760kg to 978kg lwt) made

from 152c to 167c/kg. Other manufacturing bullocks sold from 140c to 174c/kg. A solid penning of 530 cows sold to a larger ﬁeld of buyers with all of the regular processors returning to the market. Better quality 3 and 4 score beef cows ranged between 148c and 160c/kg. Very strong demand for leaner 1 and 2 score cows saw larger frame dairy cows make from 130c to 148c, while lighter and poor condition cows were mostly between 110c and 136c/kg. This saw a carcass weight prices average paid, estimated to be 295c/kg. Bulls were also dearer, making to 178c/kg.

Wednesday, July 14 BULLOCKS 24 E. Bourke, French Island 32 O’Loughlin Bros, Buffalo 18 Gostling, Yinnar 10 M. Butta, Mirboo North 7 D. Lewis, Hallston 11 A. & M. Jans, Meeniyan

693 623 671 683 607 649

187.0 187.0 187.0 186.0 185.6 185.0

$1295.00 $1165.00 $1255.00 $1269.00 $1126.86 $1200.00

STEERS 2 W.G. & C.M. Elliott, Mt Eccles 1 Mejam P/L, Airly 1 S.E. & V.M. Thomas, Mirboo 30 R. & A. Greenwood, Koonwarra 9 G.A. & W.A. Watkins, Yanakie 6 Sage Family Trust, Bena COWS 1 Couins Holdings, Giffard 1 S. Best, Toora 1 Oberon Angus Stud P/L, Fish Creek 1 D. Perczyk, Leongatha 1 K. & M. Thomas, Meeniyan 1 S. Newton, Mirboo HEIFERS 1 Z. & M. Spehar, Yinnar 1 Surrey Springs P/L, Binginwarri 1 Geodan Family Trust, Loch 1 K.P. Trotman, Buffalo 1 P. Van Herrwaarden, Bena 1 Oberon Angus Stud P/L, Fish Creek BULLS 1 T.A. & J.G. Waters, Dumbalk North 1 M. Williams, Dalyston 1 P. Rolfe, Jeetho 1 B. Shandley, Lance Creek 1 S. Bridger, Glen Forbes 1 M. & N. Bracecamp, Berrys Creek

465 515 260 578 552 507

191.6 $890.00 184.0 $947.60 182.0 $473.20 181.0 $1046.00 180.6 $997.00 174.4 $885.00

690 690 675 625 555 615

159.6 $1101.24 159.2 $1098.48 159.2 $1074.60 158.6 $991.25 157.0 $871.35 156.2 $960.63

425 335 395 360 330 410

210.0 210.0 205.0 200.0 197.6 191.6

$892.50 $703.50 $809.75 $720.00 $652.08 $785.56

705 1005 850 845 830 960

178.0 178.0 175.6 174.6 173.0 171.6

$1254.90 $1788.90 $1492.60 $1475.37 $1435.90 $1647.36

Toyota teams up for trees STAFF at Knights Toyota in Leongatha will roll their sleeves up and get their hands dirty in support of Toyota’s involvement in Planet Ark’s National Tree Day.

National Tree Day planting activities will take place on the Great Southern Rail Trail on Sunday, August 1 at 10am and Schools Tree Day Friday, July 30 at Leongatha Primary School at 11am-1pm. Knights Toyota, together with Landcare, hope to plant

2000 trees with 80 students from the school. They are very excited to be participating in their ﬁrst Schools Tree Day and are looking forward to the event followed by a barbecue lunch on the day. A community event will take place on the Sunday with the Stony Creek Tennis Club on the rail trail.

Planet Ark, in partnership with Toyota, encourages all Australians to come together with their local community, sporting group or school and plant trees and give back to their environment. Spokeswoman for Planet Ark, Rebecca Gilling said people can make a difference. “Planting and caring for

Ready to serve: Lauren Minns and Kathy Westaway of Knights Toyota are set for National Tree Day.

VLE LEONGATHA KOONWARRA

Sale Draw July 21 1. Landmark 2. Phelan 3. SEJ 4. Elders 5. Rodwells 6. Alex Scott

SALE DATES Leongatha Wednesday, July 21 Prime Sale

Pakenham Thursday, July 22 Store Sale Monday, July 26 Prime Sale Tuesday, July 27 Export Sale

native trees and shrubs is a simple and practical way for all Australians to do their bit for the environment and their local community, so with the combined effort of everyone joining us and Toyota to get involved on National Tree Day, the event has a real capacity to make a difference,” she said. Kathy Westaway of Knights Toyota said: “Toyota has been a proud supporter of National Tree Day for the past 11 years because we genuinely care about the environment. “Planting a tree is a simple way for the community to do their bit for the environment. Trees combat the greenhouse effect and slow the effects of global warming. If we all plant a tree, think of the difference we can make.” Toyota has demonstrated its genuine global commitment to sustainability and protecting our environment through the creation of the Toyota Prius, the world’s first car to function on a combination of power from a petrol and electric engine and to reduce fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. Following the Prius, the Hybrid Camry became the first locally produced Hybrid vehicle when it rolled off the production line in Altona in February 2010. To find out more about National Tree Day please visit http://treeday.planetark.org or Knights Toyota or Glenda Pitkethly (rail trail event only) on 0418 540 533.

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Stores going strong BUYERS’ confidence seems to be strengthening, as the store market at VLE Leongatha proceeded well last week. An average sized yarding received good buyer interest due to the clearing sale held on site after the cattle were sold. Alex Dixon of Elders said the prices were “fully firm”. “The great autumn our area had experienced and the spring around the corner was enhancing activity,” he said. Damien Minogue of Rodwells said the market “started softer, then firmed”. Landmark’s Tom Brown found prices, “firm, solid, a bit dearer”. More than 1200 cattle were offered on the day. Very few dairy cattle were presented, with beef and beef cross cattle predominant.

Auction action: Rohan McRae, James Kyle and Alex Dixon of Elders work the crowd.

Gates clear quickly FOLLOWING the cattle store sale at VLE Leongatha last Thursday, stockyard materials were sold at a well attended clearing sale.

Steel and wood panels and gates, mostly sourced from the former Traralgon saleyard site, were offered by auction. South Gippsland combined agents conducted

the sale. The ﬁrst lot of four double panel gates made $950 but the prices increased as the sale proceeded. Ron Wangman of Leongatha South felt the prices were “pretty dear”. “There are cheaper ways to do it (build yards),” he said. John Bechaz from Hill End had travelled over with his mate who was

Gates going, gone: the clearing sale opened strongly.

“having a go”. “I’ve just come for a look,” he said. The sun popped in and out from behind the clouds but the crowd interest did not seem to falter, despite the similarity of the lots offered. Advice with potential reuse options and help with loading the material helped make the second hand material more attractive to buyers.

Nothing like a sale: John Bechaz from Hill End and Aaron Morse from Budgeree enjoyed their day out.

Safety vital FARMERS may have heard the message before, but farm safety is so important they will hear it yet again. WorkSafe’s executive director Cath Bowtell said seven out of 12 work-related deaths reported since the start of this year have happened on farms. “If the same number of deaths were happening in any other industry, there would be an outcry,” he said. Farm work involves many and varied risks which farmers and workers need to maintain an awareness of. Working alone often exacerbates the severity of situations and when conducting dangerous activities it is highly advisable not to work alone. Workers should let others know their intentions if they are off to do a job solo, and tell people when they will be back and maintain lines of communication at all times. Taking responsibility for one’s own safety and that of others working for or with you is a vital part of good farm practice. Eliminating or minimising risks involves considering what the risks might be and taking active practical steps to mitigate their occurrence. Personal protective equipment should be available at all times and worn when the work requires. Helmets are mandatory in many workplaces and certainly warranted for riding situations such as horseback, cattle mustering or quadbike riding. Minimising the extent of any injuries that may occur is perhaps the most persuasive reason for taking precautions. Situations may not appear fatal but it makes sound sense to have safety equipment in place, just in case. Serious injury may be a fate worse than death. Taking a proactive approach to safety protects more than one’s person. If someone is in charge, they need to train and supervise others adequately. Establish good practice and ensure that is adhered to. This could be as simple as making sure sun protection is supplied during the summer season. Slow down and pride in doing things properly. Promote a culture of caring for yourself and others. It will serve and preserve you. For further information and assistance contact Worksafe Victoria.

SPECIAL DAIRY SALE KOONWARRA VLE Monday 26th July at 11.00am Wonderfully Bred Dairy Cows and Heifers Selling: a/c R & F Bland - 2nd Stage Dispersal 20 AI bred Holstein Cows, Due Aug-Sept a/c Breeder 25 Friesian/JerseyX heifers - Due Aug

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Andrew Mackie 0419 595 932

Damian Minogue 0427 507 369

Ph: (03) 9338 9259 PO Box 462, Tullamarine Business Centre, Tullamarine VIC 3043 www.dairylivestockservices.com.au

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LEONGATHA COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL CENTRES INC.

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CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG

QUIT SMOKING Pleasant Sunday Afternoon WEIGHT LOSS

“NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER”

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 4/5 YEAR OLD ENROLMENTS FOR 2011 If you have not registered your enrolment please contact our enrolment officer Melissa 5662 2896

LEONGATHA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Where: Leongatha SPLASH When: Starts Friday, July 23, 2010 Cost: $35 per player (no pack) $55 per player (with pack) Sessions run from 3.45pm til 4.45pm for seven weeks. Eligible age groups - Boys born 2000-2004 Girls born 1999-2004

Aussie Hoops Registrations required Register on the night (limited to 50 children) Payment is required by the 2nd week Please contact: Paula on 5662 4320 for further information

WEST GIPPSLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY CORPORATION COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Interested in contributing to improving regional library and information services? If so read on. The Corporation has a vibrant and active Community Advisory Committee whose task it is to assist the Library Corporation with revitalising and enhancing library and information services in the municipal areas of Baw Baw, Bass Coast, and South Gippsland. The Advisory Committee meets quarterly and comprises a group of nine individuals, three from each shire. Members are involved in providing advice on such issues as: library capital works, policy, service planning as well as learning about the operations of a regional library service. Vacancies exist in the following shires: Bass Coast Shire - 1 Position Baw Baw Shire - 2 Positions South Gippsland - 2 Positions Members of the public are encouraged to nominate for the vacancies. An Expression of Interest form may be obtained by contacting the undersigned, or by downloading from the website www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au. Email johnm@wgrlc.vic.gov.au, tel. 5622 2849. The expression period will be open until Friday, August 6, 2010. John Murrell Chief Executive Officer

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28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropratic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L

John Simmons

Clinical Hypnotherapist Group & Private Sessions Wonthaggi - August 5 Leongatha - August 6 Bookings: 5333 1565 or 1800 110 660 simmonshypnotherapy.com.au

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Scots Pioneer Church Mardan South Ecumenical

July 25, 2010 - 2pm Speaking:

Flora Boxer nee McIndoe Music:

Lionel Boxer Rev Arthur Stamp officiating Followed by afternoon tea

ALL WELCOME

situations vacant PARENTS OF 4/5 YEAR OLD CHILDREN ATTENDING PRE SCHOOL IN 2011 are invited to a

Pre School Readiness & Information Night Tuesday, July 27 ALLORA KINDERGARTEN 1 Symmons Street, Leongatha

7.30pm ALL WELCOME

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Office Administration High Performance Coatings is seeking to appoint a part time employee for clerical and administration work. Accounts receivable/payable, with excellent knowledge of QuickBooks/Payroll, must have a pleasant phone manner and verbal communication skills. Applications close Tuesday, July 27 Email: hpcvic@bigpond.net.au Mailing address: HPC, 6 Watson Road, Leongatha

PERSONAL CARER required for elderly woman living in her home QUALIFICATIONS PREFERABLE Business or personal references essential. To start in August up to 40 hours per week. Post expressions of interest to: PO Box 46, Leongatha 3953 asap or by 30/7/2010. For further enquiries call 0419 365 489.

TRUCK DRIVER / OPERATOR 5 DAYS PER WEEK HC Licence required

IMMEDIATE START Phone Col 0418 595 988

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

Repairs and services

Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012

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100 ACRES - Fish Creek. Good feed and amenities. Ph: 5683-2562.

MOTOR MECHANIC Edney's Leongatha is seeking a qualified motor mechanic to join its expanding Nissan/Hyundai dealership. The successful applicant will be given the latest dealership training throughout their employment while working in a friendly, modern environment. You will also have the opportunity to expand your skills with RACV road service. A 4th year apprentice will be considered.

work wanted FULLY Qualified Painter. No job too small. Good rates. Call Drew on 56624238 or 0418-517443.

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Forward handwritten applications to: Edneys Leongatha Attention: Nick McRae PO Box 72 Leongatha 3953 Applications close Thursday, July 22, 2010

Manager Assets • Dynamic leadership role • 5 year maximum term contract

• $120 - 125k pkg incl super and vehicle • Flexible working arrangements available

South Gippsland is one of Victoria’s most beautiful rural and coastal areas yet is only an hour and a half from Melbourne. Vibrant communities and economic opportunity form a strong base for Council’s vision of sustainable social, natural and built environments. Reporting to the Director Infrastructure, you will be responsible for the management of $400M of assets. This newly created role requires a strong communicator with the ability to develop and sustain excellent working relationships in order to lead a small and dedicated team. Key responsibilities include: • Driving the long term capital works program and asset management plans for Council • Delivering high level customer service • Developing an asset management culture across the organisation • Promoting an environment with an emphasis on team work and continuous improvement. You will have tertiary qualifications in Engineering/Asset Management and/or extensive experience in asset management. A strong financial background would be an advantage. Your highly developed interpersonal skills and your experience in change management will be highly regarded. This is a great opportunity to display your talents in a work environment that offers great employment benefits, professional development, flexible working arrangements and job satisfaction. We welcome direct discussion with Anthony Seabrook, Director Infrastructure, regarding this role.

Environmental Health Ofﬁcer • Up to $71k pkg incl super and vehicle • Recent graduates encouraged to apply

• Full time with option of 9 day fortnight • Part time arrangements also considered

South Gippsland is one of Victoria’s most beautiful rural and coastal areas yet is only an hour and a half from Melbourne. Vibrant communities and economic opportunity form a strong base for Council’s vision of sustainable social, natural and built environments. If you want to make a difference in our regional community – we are keen to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to display your talents in a work environment that offers great employment benefits, professional development, flexible working arrangements and job satisfaction. An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced Environmental Health Officer, focusing on food safety and health premises, to join our Environment and Community Safety team. You will be responsible to the Environmental Health Coordinator for performance of a wide range of duties across a specified district of the municipality. You will have a Degree in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent to obtain eligibility for membership, of Environmental Health Australia. This position is subject to a satisfactory police check and a current driver’s licence is essential. We welcome direct discussion with Tim Brown, Environmental Health Coordinator, regarding this role. Applications for the above positions addressing the selection criteria are to be submitted by 5pm Wednesday 28 July 2010 addressed to: Human Resources, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or emailed to careers@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Further information and position descriptions are available from Human Resources on (03) 5662 9200 or visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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WINDOW ESTIMATOR/ DETAILER An opportunity exists for a suitably qualified person to join our Window Estimating/Detailing team. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, punctuality, reliability and be able to work in a busy team environment. Customer service and attention to detail are key requirements for this position. Capeview is committed to providing you with ongoing training and support to ensure your success. Applications in writing to: Peter Sheerin PO Box 115, Wonthaggi 3995 Applications close Friday, July 30, 2010

Expressions of Interest WHARF SUPERVISOR (STEVEDORE TYPE OPERATIONS) We are urgently seeking an experienced Wharf Supervisor (Supply Base Supervisor) for a project working from the Barry Beach Marine Terminal (BBMT). Applicant will be required to manage all stevedoring operations and should have experience in this field. FUEL FARM OPERATORS Mechanical background/trade. Experience in a similar role, fuel farm or fuel tanker driver would be highly desirable. If you are interested and would like to hear more please send your resume to Recruitment@tek-ocean.com.au Alternately call the HR Manager on 03 98287800

PHILLIP ISLAND COASTAL DISCOVERY CAMP • Casual Weekend Cook • Seasonal Catering Co-ordinator

Latrobe Community Health Service are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals for the following position:

DESCRIPTION The YMCA Phillip Island Coastal Discovery Camp has recently undergone unprecedented growth in client numbers. This has been mainly due to the high quality of programming, presentation and staff interaction with our campers, along with simple, fresh, feel-good food using quality ingredients. Because of this growth we are expanding our capacity from 60 to over 100 participants, and upgrading our kitchen/dining facilities to meet the needs of those clients. We are seeking a Cook for Casual positions weekend shifts plus occasional week-day fill-in shifts, plus a seasonal Catering Co-ordinator to handle all aspects of ordering, menu planning, rostering. We have several camps running in August, then run camps back-to-back from September through to June.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED • • • •

Current Working with Children Check Current First Aid Certificate is desirable. Food Safety level 1 and 2 Experience in catering for large groups in commercial kitchens • Care about young people, their safety and their personal development

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This position is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the YMCA Staff Certified Agreement 2008. The successful applicant/s will be subject to a Police Records Check. For position descriptions please contact Greg Phillips Camp Manager 59522467 Or email discoverycamp@ymca.org.au

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Carer Support Coordinator Ref. no: 13639 Permanent Part Time 60.8 Hours per fortnight Based in Morwell

2 x Positions Available 2 x 0.8 EFT Part Time positions or 1 x Full Time and 1 x Part Time The Carer Support Coordinators role is to work with carers of the aged and those with disabilities who require information, support or access to respite. They will also be responsible for providing information, support and access to respite to individual carers. The successful applicant will also work collaboratively with service providers, become an active team member to continually enhance the Commonwealth Respite Centre's capacity and maintain records to submit comprehensive reports as directed. These positions are based in Morwell. Please ensure you view the position description including minimum qualifications requirements at www.lchs.com.au Please Contact Alison Skeldon on 03 5152 0510 or Wendy Marshall on 03 5152 0523 for more information. Closing date for applications is 4.30pm Friday, 23 July 2010. Applications received for the above position MUST address the stated Selection Criteria on the Position Description. Please visit website www.lchs.com.au for further information and to lodge your electronic application. …Better health, Better lifestyles, Stronger communities…

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VACUUM CLEANER Repairs

SHOP/SPARE PARTS ASSISTANT BUILDING SUPERVISOR Coldon Homes, a well respected, progressive building company established 47 years in Bass Coast Shire requires a Supervisor to complement and extend an existing workforce. A career opportunity exists for an experienced Tradesperson/Supervisor. You will possess the ability to communicate positively with contractors and clients and have organisational skills to enable you to supervise the construction of a number of quality homes at one time. An attractive remuneration package is offered. If you are proactive and motivated by challenge then apply in writing to: Keith Donohue PO Box 115, WONTHAGGI 3995 Ph 5672 1999 Applications close Friday, July 23, 2010

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:

Re-Advertised Youth Development Worker Full time Based in Leongatha office with regular outreach to Bass Coast Previous applicants need not apply For further information on the above position please contact Barbara Livingstone on 5662 5150 Application forms and position descriptions are available at www.ucgipps.org.au Or call Kirstie on 5152 9600 to have copies emailed/sent to you. Applications close 5pm Friday, July 23, 2010 and are to be sent to: Kirstie Pearce HR Co-ordinator UnitingCare Gippsland PO Box 454 Bairnsdale Vic 3875 UnitingCare Gippsland offers a family friendly workplace. UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and wellbeing of children and young people

In preparation for the busy Summer Period Inverloch Marine have a casual/part time position available. The position will be permanent but the hours and duties will be varied. The position will involve showroom and workshop sales, inventory control, ordering and restocking, stock maintenance. The applicant must be well presented, computer literate; some experience with spare parts or boating maintenance would be an advantage. Initially the hours will involve Saturday morning and 1 or 2 days per week (min 12 hrs per week). Flexible hours over summer and school holidays working a rostered 5 day week will also include Saturday and Sunday. Apply with CV to: spares@inverlochmarine.com.au or phone Sam or Robyn (5674 1502)

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WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE 167 Graham Street, Wonthaggi (opp. Ritchies IGA)

5672 3127

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BORDER COLLIE pups, M and F, good working parents, $200. Ph: 0437563520. CARDS, Bibles, CDs available New Beginnings Christian Books & Giftware, 38 Bair Street, Leongatha, 5662-0999. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175

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HAY - new season oaten, small squares and 5x4 rounds. Top quality. Ph: 0438-056987. HAY - 5x4 rolls, shedded, Leongatha area. 0429350450. HAY: 5x4 from $38.50 inc. SMALL SQUARES: From $7.70 inc. SILAGE: Knifed, inoc, clover and rye, excellent quality, $66 inc. Delivery available. Contact 0417532262. HAY - small square bales, VG quality, $7 per bale. Ph: 5662-2074.

KITCHEN ASSISTANTS CASUAL Kitchen assistants required to work a variety of shifts over a seven day period. Food Safety Level 1 Certificate is mandatory as is a current police check relevant to Aged Care. Please send resumé to: Trevor Godenzi - CEO PO Box 626 Wonthaggi, Victoria. 3995 or E: trevor@roselodge.com.au

CASUAL ADMINISTRATION STAFF Do you love the variety and flexibility of casual work? South Gippsland Hospital at Foster is on the lookout for experienced receptionists and administration staff to join our casual pool. This is an opportunity to get your foot in the door and use your skills in a friendly and welcoming work environment. To register for this opportunity, you must be able to confidently display the following: • Previous experience in a busy administrative/ reception environment • Computer skills • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills • Clear communication skills • Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team The above positions are casual and regular shifts are not guaranteed. If you are energetic, enthusiastic, reliable and have a great work ethic, we would like to talk to you now! A position description is available by phoning reception on 5683 9777. Applications close on Friday, August 6

HAY - 5x4 netwrapped rounds from $50 delivered. Ph: 0428-177433.

CLUB MANAGER

The Yarram Country Club is a venue comprising of a bistro, gaming room, lawn bowls and tennis sections and we are seeking an experienced person to lead us forward. Applicants must hold all current licences and accreditations pertaining to such a position and have a solid background in food and beverage service, stock control and good communication skills. Experience of Quicken accounting and WageEasy would be an advantage. Knowledge of the new 2012 gaming structure is essential. Salary is negotiable in accordance with the Clubs Victoria Inc. Managers Awards. Please email applications / resumés to: Colin Ogden, Chairman, The Yarram Country Club Inc, 322-340 Commercial Road, Yarram 3971 or email to admin@yarramcountryclub.com.au Applications close August 6

HAY: northern quality, clover and rye 8x4x3, 60% clover, $190 + GST per tonne, plus delivery. Barley straw: $130 + GST per tonne, delivery included. Phone Greg 0429-822544. HAY - small square bales, $6 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. Mardan 5664-1320, 0428-999691 HOUSE for removal, Mirboo North area. Phone Sheryl 0438-568894. MOBILITY SCOOTER hi back captain’s seat, 4 wheel suspension, 2 yr warranty for scooter and batteries, inc. rear basket or stick holder and delivery. Only $2,350. Ph: 0403304015. NSW red gum, split and delivered. 0412-486353 or 5664-9208. OATEN HAY 5x4x3 shedded, feed tests, delivered, $155 per tonne. 0418-501548. PIG FINISHER, 24 bags at $400. Ph: 0437-563520. POTATOES for stock feed. Enquiries: 5668-1521. REDGUM firewood, split. Delivery to all areas. 0409218775. RIDE-ON MOWER $1,000, mud bucket $300, cattle crate $500, 12V halogen downlights; new jewellery, beads, essential oils and more. Ph: 5659-6127, 0458=596126. ROOF RACK, tradesman’s, to suit 80 series Landcruiser, $400. Ph: 0408-647002.

SITUATIONS VACANT

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Package up to $87k (inclusive of superannuation)

Building a Healthy Community

Drug & Alcohol Counsellor 0.6 EFT BCCHS seeks expressions of interest for the part time employment of a committed person with experience and qualifications in providing individual counselling and group facilitation for people experiencing drug and alcohol issues. Remuneration for this position as per relevant professional qualifications. Enquiries to Karley Oakley, Co-ordinator Drug & Alcohol Services. To obtain a position description and an employment application form, please telephone reception on 5671 3500 or refer to our website: www.bcchs.com.au. Applications close on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 5pm and should be addressed to: HR Administrator Bass Coast Community Health Service 1 Back Beach Road San Remo Vic 3925 Or by email to: HR@bcchs.com.au

Westernport Water provides water and waste water services to more than 16,000 customers across an area of 300 square kilometres on Phillip Island and the mainland stretching from The Gurdies to Archies Creek. We are offering an excellent opportunity to work full time in an important strategic industry, situated in one of the fastest growing and beautiful seaside regions in Victoria. To be successful you will need to possess proven and diverse experience in project management preferably within the water industry and have a successful track record in; • Design and/or construction principles and practices • Contractor OHS and environmental management • Developing and delivering appropriate project solutions You will also need to possess: • An appropriate tertiary qualification for admission to the Institute of Engineers, • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience • Superior interpersonal and liaison skills • Highly developed written and oral communication skills • A willingness to share knowledge and mentor less experienced staff A position description is available for downloading from our website www.westernportwater.com.au or from Merryl Todd – General Manager Employee and Customer Relations on (03) 5956 4114 or email mtodd@westernportwater.com.au All applications must include a resume and a separate paper addressing the key selection criteria as contained in the position description and be forwarded to Merryl Todd, 2 Boys Home Road Newhaven, Vic 3925 or email mtodd@westernportwater.com.au by the close of business on Tuesday 3 August 2010. Specific enquiries about this position should be directed to Steven Porter General Manager Operations (03) 5956 4123, email sporter@westernportwater.com.au or Colin Bowker Senior Engineer Projects (03) 5956 4155, email cbowker@westernportwater.com.au Westernport Water is an EEO Employer and provides a Smoke Free environment. Murray Jackson Managing Director ZO021166

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RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE ASSISTANT Beveridge Williams & Co Pty Ltd has a full time vacancy for a Receptionist / Office Assistant at our Leongatha office. The position involves assisting in the day to day administrative operations of a multi-disciplined professional practice. Applicants need to be motivated, have excellent organisational and communication skills and be able to work under minimal supervision and in a team environment. Competency in Microsoft applications will be an advantage. A Position Description is available upon request. Applications must be received by 5pm Monday, July 26, 2010 Please forward resumé and hand written letter of application to: The Manager Beveridge Williams & Co P/L PO Box 161 LEONGATHA VIC 3953 Tel: (03) 5662 2630 Please address enquiries to: leongatha@bevwill.com.au

SURVEYORS PLANNERS ENGINEERS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS PROJECT MANAGERS

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SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. TIMBER - kiln dried blackwood, clear pine, silver wattle. Most sizes for furniture and craft. Also builder’s graded structural pine. Phone 5681-2261. YAMAHA ATV ‘Rhino’ 660cc, 4 wheel diff lock, tip tray, roll cage/roof, 4 yrs old, restricted rego, $6,500 ONO. Phone Jimmy 56841339 (9.30am - 3pm).

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LEONGATHA RED CROSS AGM

Fully equipped TOORA

LEONGATHA RSL

Phone Patsy 5682 2544 or 0488 331 745 2 BEDROOM unit, close to shops, r/c air cond, lock-up garage, $225 pw. Contact SEJ 5662-4033. BENA - recently renovated 2BR cottage. Low rent in return for house duties, gardening, mowing and odd jobs. Will share vegetable garden. Contains refrigerator, washing machine, dryer, electric stove, airconditioner and wood heater. Apply Stan 0419-506754. VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Permanent rental also available. Contact: 0408-320001.

July 29 - 10.30am Guest Speaker Dept of Justice Visitors most welcome Enquiries 5659 8239 5662 2126

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RUBY HALL AGM

On Thursday, July 29 at 7.30pm Followed by a General Meeting

IN THE RUBY HALL

used vehicles

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

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593 EXCELLENT economical Renault Clio Expression RS, 1.4ltr 2004 5-door Platinum hatchback, manual, 91,000km, 12 months rego SXL833, $10,500. Ph: 5687-1274, 0400-782745. TILT TRAY HIRE, competitive rates. Ph: 0419-313483.

wanted CARAVAN 4+ berth from August 7 to 11 on site in Port Albert. Shortage of relatives accommodation for 80th birthday party. Please contact peter.w.burgess@ gmail.com

wanted to buy FURNITURE: Parker, Noblett, Tessa, Chiswell, Moran, or any quality brand name used furniture. Phone Wendy on 0409-234482.

Tea, coffee and biscuits after

Leongatha Agricultural Recreation Reserve Committee of Management

AGM

Monday, August 9 Leongatha Grandstand Function Rooms Commencing at 7.30pm All enquiries to secretary, Frank Dekker 5668 5285

LYREBIRD AUXILIARY FUNDRAISER FOR GSHS Korumburra & Leongatha

AGM Tuesday, July 20 7.30pm Rainbow Palace Chinese Restaurant Korumburra Any persons interested in becoming new members most welcome Contact Rosie 0400 073 756

MDU CRICKET CLUB Annual General Meeting

MEENIYAN PUB

August 4 7.30pm start

With care and dignity we respectfully serve the districts of:

Magpies mark 100th DALYSTON fans gathered to support their football and netball sides, as the club took on Inverloch-Kongwak at Inverloch on Saturday.

The matches took place in the lead-up to the club’s centenary celebration function that night. The Star was at the match to meet some of the loyal Magpies fans.

message of hope

Ron and Evelyn Thorson Congratulations on your

60th Wedding Anniversary July 25 Love from all your family

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Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

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WILLIAMS - Marjorie June (June). Henry and family wish to thank everyone for your expressions of sympathy, kind thoughts, cards and flowers on the loss of June, our loving wife, mother and nana. Please accept this as our heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of you. You will always be remembered for your thoughtfulness.

Leongatha 5662 4191

MERLENE STRATTON Leongatha 5662 2574

engagements O’KEEFFE - TURNER Wendy and Kevin (dec.), together with Diane and Wayne, announce with pleasure the engagement of Kathleen and Robert on July 13, 2010. Our love and best wishes to you both.

birthday remembrance HARRISON - Gwendoline (Corbett) 24.7.1934 - 17.9.07 Another birthday has come. Thinking of our mum and nanna on her special day. Wish you were here for it and here for us, but it wasn’t meant to be.

bereavement thanks SHELLCOT - Jack. Words cannot express the gratitude my family and I feel for the support received during Jack’s long illness and at his passing. Our sincere thanks to Dr Hugh Chisholm, all the staff at Gippsland Southern Health Service, the occupational therapists, the Palliative Care team, the District Nursing team, Personal and Home Care Services, Department of Veteran Affairs and Handley Funeral Service. We are surrounded by very kind, thoughtful and generous neighbours, friends and extended family. Your overwhelming assistance, thoughts and kindness at this difficult time has brought us great comfort. Please accept this as our thank you to each and everyone.

HOW clearly the sky reveals God’s glory! How plainly it shows what He has done! Each day announces it to the following day; each night repeats it to the next. Psalm 19:1-2.

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A Graders: netballers Jarney Thomas, Jess McRae, Ange Marotta, Tess Angarane, Bonnie McRae and Jess Pupetti.

deaths CORCORAN - Russell (Rusty). Passed away peacefully at the Bays Nursing Home, Hastings, on July 14, 2010. Aged 81 years. Loved husband of Freda. Father of Terry, Kellie and Eddie, stepfather of Jenny and Rod. Father-inlaw of Kerry and Leonie. Grandfather of Brad, Matt, Ben, Melkayla, Brayden and Liam. Special thank you to the staff at “The Bays”. Gone but not forgotten. Private family funeral. LANGLEY (nee Douglas) Margaret Pamela. Peacefully at home. Beloved wife of John and beloved mother of James and Anna. Beloved sister and aunt of David, Elizabeth and Anne, and their families.

Waiting their turn: Reserves team manager Frank Gennaccaro watches the match with players Jake Ware, Ryan VanAgtmaal and Greg Magro.

Loved step-mother of Fiona, Rowena and Jock. Adored grandmother of Riordan and Emily, Harriet and Alicia, and Fred, Tom and Clemmie. LIVINGSWORTH - David. Died 13.7.10. Always in our hearts. Love Wendy, Jess, Josh, Lia, Tamika, Shaun, Trav, Jaz. (No funeral service)

funerals LANGLEY - A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Mrs Margaret Pamela Langley, late of Inverloch, will be held at Manna Gum @ Broadbeach 5, Lindsey Close, Inverloch on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 2pm. No flowers requested. In lieu, donations can be made for which envelopes will be available, at the Manna Gum.

Loyal backers: Graeme Pigdon, Julie Pigdon, Bernie McRae, Kevin O’Halloran and Noel Sibly.

crossword solutions CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8231 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Second-best. 8, A-r-id. 9, Less(on). 10, TotAl. 11, Like. 12, Talk tripe. 16, Overlooks. 20, Owed (ode). 22, Rails. 23, Site (sight). 24, True. 25, S-a-lad cream. Down - 1, Pe-set-a. 2, For-sake. 3, Edit-or. 4, Kept up. 5, Stall. 7, Ticks. 13, I-c(rav)e. 14, Con-sort. 15, Sward (rev.). 17, V-ainly. 18, Re-side. 19, Kit-bag. 21, Dress. QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8231 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Greediness. 8, Show. 9, Limp. 10, Evade. 11, Turn. 12, Destitute. 16, Constable. 20, Chop. 22, Raise. 23, Alto. 24, Urge. 25, Spectacles. Down - 1, Praise. 2, Despite. 3, Silent. 4, Depart. 5, Asset. 7, Worry. 13, Urn. 14, Balance. 15, Chart. 17, Opined. 18, Sheath. 19, Letter. 21, Press.

Valda and family.

Objector to centre AN APPLICATION for a third childcare centre in Leongatha has attracted an objector. South Gippsland Shire Council has the authority to issue a permit for the development, proposed for Shingler Street. The centre will offer 70 places. A council decision is expected today or tomorrow, but the objector has the ability to appeal to the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal.

LEONGATHA/ KORUMBURRA

FOSTER

WONTHAGGI/ INVERLOCH

PHILLIP ISLAND

Paul and Margaret Beck

Ray and Maree Anderson

(03) 5662 2717

(03) 5672 1074

(03) 5952 5171

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AGAIN Mother Nature took control of the midweek bowls and so Saturday July 17 saw a ﬁeld of 18 players take to the greens in ﬁne, but very cold conditions in a triples six teams event. The winners on the day were the team of Rod Jackson (s), Mary Jepson and George Witherow with two wins plus 13. The runners-up were the team of Murray Blackburn (s), Glenda Trotman and Ray Oram on one win one loss plus nine. The sponsors for the day were the Leongatha Bowls Club. Reminders: the next ladies two bowls winter

triples will take place, weather permitting on Monday August 2. This is an open event so it would be nice to see ladies teams from other clubs enter the event. Names must be in to the Leongatha Club (Glenice Emmerson on 5662 2082) on or before July 30. The next monthly afﬁliated triples will be held at the Leongatha Bowls Club on Wednesday July 28 with a 9 am start. There are still a number of afﬁliation fees not yet submitted so again, if you want to be a member, the good treasurer would love to have your fees as soon as possible.

Fish Creek FISH Creek’s turkey triples was played in cool weather but no wind or rain and a full green was seen. The winners were the trio of Max Brown (skip), Dudley Harrison and Trevor Bidwell. The runners-up were from Yarram, Trevor Fink (skip), Joe Balbo and Bruce Cooper. Competition winners were Jeff Pendergast, Marg McDonald and Trevor Fink.

Leongatha Squash Club THE second competition for the year got underway last week with seven teams each in A Grade and B Grade. A Grade results: Chaddy’s team 3-9-114 d Brent’s team 1-7-105. Michael’s team 3-11161 d Adam’s team 1-9136. Tony’s team 4-12-137 d Brian’s team 0-5-120. B Grade results: Cats 3-9-94 d Dogs 1-3-57. Tigers 2-7-107 d Swans 2-7-74. Saints 2-7-80 d Hawks

2-6-63. Match of the week was played by Di Wood and Bill Windsor. After playing as a four last season, which was his ﬁrst season, Bill has moved up to a three and took the ﬁrst game 9 – 3. Di stepped up and took the second game 9–3. The third and fourth games produced a lot of hand outs and a lot of running for the ball, with Di taking both games 9–7. Di won the match four games, 30 points to Bill one game, 26 points.

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

At Port Phillip Heads

JULY Time

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22 THUR

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24 SAT

25 SUN

26 MON

27 TUE

height (metres)

0020 0733 1225 1852

0.31 1.49 0.75 1.50

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0.34 1.45 0.83 1.42

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0.39 1.43 0.90 1.36

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0.42 1.43 0.93 1.31

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0.43 1.44 0.91 1.29

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0.42 1.51 0.77

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

Midweek MIDWEEK bowls was held at Phillip Island, with 42 attending. It was a lovely sunny day until the last couple of ends. The fairly heavy sun shower, complete with rainbow appearing. There were four two-game winners. The outright winner, with a score of 36 points, was the team of Geoff Ryan (skip), Di Bateman (3rd), Jim Donahue (2nd) and Reg Excell (lead). Reg is playing like a champ with his new bowls. Runners-up with 35 points were Ron Rogers (skip), Thelma Kavanagh (3rd) and Pat Smith (lead). Best one game winners with 23 points were: Eric Wild (skip), Ted Parker (2nd) and Dot Young (lead). The encouragement award went to John Routley (skip), Glad Mitford (3rd), Terry Bidulph (2nd) and Jan Stubbs (lead). Jan had a slight accident to her foot. Hope you come good soon Jan. Helen and Marj (wives of bowlers) looked after us well with soup, pies, dim sims etc. Thanks ladies. The next game is at San Remo on July 22, come and join us, everyone is welcome.Happy bowling.

Korumburra parlor Results of indoor bias bowls (July 5): First team: Joe Occhipinti, Anna Meyer and Mary Tumino with two wins and six shots up. Second: Joyce Occhipinti, Sally Gammaldi, Michael Mathews and Ashley Van Duffelen with two wins

and three shots down. Results July 12: First team: Joanna Lomagno, Mary Tumino, Joss Kemper and John Meyer with one win, ﬁve shots up and 15 ends. Second: Joyce Occhipinti, Michael Mathews, Charlie Tumino and Lynn McCord with one win, ﬁve shots up and 14 ends.

Inverloch THIS past week numbers have decreased due to wintry weather. Carpet bowls on Tuesday, July 13 attracted only 10 bowlers who put on a brave face against the elements. It may have been extremely wet outside, but the warmth of the heaters and friendships inside amply made up for it. With two teams of triples and two teams of pairs, we had a result. The winner of the triples on plus seven, winning both games was the team of Molly Treadwell, Bob Huntley and Harry Dunn. The winners of the pairs on plus 12 winning both games were: Marg Flett and Jill Howard. Carol Hughes and Marg Flett

SGIBBA Retravision Day PLAYERS from Mid Gippsland and Wonthaggi associations joined the South Gippsland Association for the annual Retravision sponsored tournament at Dumbalk with two ﬁlls of 14 teams.

Results First ﬁll winners: Bruce Marino’s team from Trafalgar. Runnersup: Nick Wing’s team

from Frankston with N. Wings, G. Hadfield, J. Nethercote and D. Whitten the raffle winners. The runners-up were R. Burden’s team from Dumbalk with M. Gardener, S. VanRysenberg, L. Waller and B. Tyers the raffle winners. Thanks to Kelvin John Retravision Leongatha, players and behind the scenes helpers for making Sunday such a successful day.

Buffalo indoor ON Wednesday, July 14, 13 players, on a wet night to bowl, saw four teams, one of four and three of three. In fourth (LLL), skipper Tony Heldens, Lee Armstrong and Joe Occhipinti; third (WLL), skipper Rod McConchie, Mary Tumino and Ian Benson; second (LWW), skipper Rob Armstrong, Peter Heldens, Sebastian Terranova and Joyce Occhipinti; ﬁrst (WWW), skipper Graeme Tobias, Charlie Tumino and Carolyn Benson. Best ﬁrst game Rod 11-4, second Graeme 17-3, third Graeme 17-3. There will be no bowls until Wednesday, August 4, hope to see you all then at 7.30pm.

Dumbalk indoor ON Monday, July 12, 11 players competed in three games of eight ends. The winners were Mary Cook (skip), Morrie Parry and Robert Matthies with two wins and plus four shots. The runners-up were Pat Thomas (skip), Paul Holmes and Stephen Holmes with two wins and plus one shot.

provided supper. Wednesday, July 14, saw 30 bowlers braving the cold and damp day. With two games of 12 games expected, the last two ends of the first game were played in light rain. After lunch the rain started again and only two ends were completed, so it was into the clubhouse to get warm and dry. The winners of the day went to Carole Baines, Ron Rees and Pam Sutcliffe. Runners-up were Ron Howard, Ron (Pud) Kee, Brian Griffin and our visitor from South Australia “Chooka”. Birthday wishes were sung to Lois Luby and Brian Griffin. Ron (Pud) spoke on being appointed Greens Director and backed Ron Rees up with stopping play in the

rain. Ron Rees does a very good job with the winter bowls. He is always there to run the day and is appreciative of any help that can be given to him. Pud also spoke of the Friday night Happy Hour and asks all who can to support it and bring the club back to the way it was before. If everyone puts a little into the club they will all get a lot more out of it. As the saying goes, what goes around comes around. On Sunday, July 18, there were only 18 bowlers and ﬁve of those were from Wonthaggi. We had six teams of triples. Once again the elements came into play. After lunch we had to stop play

Mardan Indoor Bowls

ELEVEN bowlers ventured out on a cold winter’s night to Mardan and enjoyed two 10 end games. Two teams won both their games, but it was Jeanette Grady and Tony Allen-Clay, (skip) who combined best to win the night with 13 winning ends. Two good wins also went to the runners-up, Ian Bristow, Jeannie Baker and Vito Serafino (skip), Jeannie celebrating some very good news from her doctors on the day. Mardan bowlers will be in action at Dumbalk this week, with the Retravision tournament on Sunday, then the club champions Ann Plowman and Tony Allen-Clay will make their claims for the association champion’s trophies on Tuesday evening, good luck to them both.

after eight ends due to the rain again. So inside for hot toddies or whatever and a good social time was had by all, with no one in a hurry to get home. There was one person seeking summer by wearing shorts, no prizes for guessing who: M.C. The winners for the day were Brian Hensley, Pud Kee and Frank Cinimo. Last Friday, July 16, the meal was a great success with some 60 or so consumers of lovely apricot chicken and a lovely sweet. Don’t forget Happy Hour next Friday, July 23 from 5pm to 6pm, nibbles will be available. For bowls, names in by 10.15 to allow time to draw the teams.

Table tennis success LEONGATHA Table Tennis players are claiming victory in Melbourne competitions. Michaela Campbell, Bryce Holwerda and Aiden Holwerda competed in a Junior Open Tournament in Albert Park on July 17. It was a first time experience for Aiden and although he did not progress to any finals he enjoyed the experience. While Bryce did not have the best day, Michaela had a fantastic day. She and partner Jordon Donnelly from Albury Wodonga won the Under 13 girls doubles grand final. This is a partnership that will grow and continue to achieve great results. At the Leongatha competition, games are still proving to be anyone’s on the night. Across all grades the ladder remains split by a hair. Positions two, three and four in B Grade are battling to get to the top position.

Game scores Pennant (TBA). A Reserve - Round 10,

July 14 Inspiration 6/19 d Under Dogs 5/17; Pot Bellies 6/24 d Slappers 5/17; Heifers 7/25 d Hopefuls 4/20; Zoltan 6/20 d Kestrels 5/19. B Grade - Round 11, July 15 Flinstones 6/19 d LAK Skill 5/19, Almightys 7/21 d Funky Monkeys 4/19; Girl Power 7/23 d Pythons 4/15, Flying Kangas 10/30 d JYD 1/10.

Ladder Pennant (TBA). A Reserve Inspiration ..................16 65 Zoltan .........................16 60 Slappers ......................14 65 Heifers .........................12 59 Kestrels ........................8 48 Pot Bellies ....................6 48 Under Dogs ...................6 48 Hopefuls ........................4 47

226 214 218 211 184 175 173 192

B Grade Girl Power ..................16 Flintstones...................14 Almighties ...................14 LAK Skill ....................14 Flying Kangas ............12 Pythons .......................12 Funky Monkeys ...........4 Jyd .................................4

66 66 63 63 63 63 49 44

218 219 220 213 219 214 187 174

The Leongatha Table Tennis Centre held a goods and services auction on July 1. The evening went off without a hitch. With a good turnout and

ﬁerce bidding the auction and rafﬂe raised $4000. The association extends a big thank you to all those who helped make this event a success.

Congratulations girls: table tennis doubles winners Jordon Donnelly (Albury/Wodonga) and Michaela Campbell (Leongatha) at the Junior Open Tournament in Melbourne on the weekend.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - PAGE 55

Woorayl

OVER the weekend we played our fourball championship. On Saturday the winners of A Grade were Warren Turner and Jared Lovie with plus nine, the same score as the B Grade winners, Brian Thomas and Neville McKenzie. Balls went to the pairs of T. Ryan, Z. Trease; R. Higgins, P. McCaughan; R. Goodwin, C. Hall; B. Stubbs, I. Balfour; R. Cook, B. Wilson. The nearest the pin winners were Daryl Hunt and John Diaper. On Sunday the winners of A Grade were Ash Hickey and Matt Smith with plus nine. B Grade was won by Max Wood and Tim Burgess, also with plus nine. Balls went to the teams J. Lovie, W. Turner; B. Thomas, N. McKenzie; I. Smith, I. Atcheson; D. Dwyer, N. Lovie. The nearest the pins went to A. Hickey and M. Wilson. The day was sponsored by Panthers Mensland. The winners of the 36 hole scratch event sponsored

by Ryan’s Bricks were Michael Grist and Damien Symmons with 148 strokes. The winners of the 36 hole handicap event sponsored by Newton Concreting were Brian Thomas and Nev McKenzie with plus 17 on a countback from Jared Lovie and Warren Turner. The Thursday competition was won by Jack Howard, with a ball going to Rob Hughes. The end of the school holidays and the veterans at Leongatha did not help the size of the ﬁeld. Next Saturday we will play a stroke event sponsored by Ted Jackson.

Meeniyan ladies

Ladies A stableford event was played on Wednesday, July 14, sponsored by Woorayl Golf Club. The AWCR was 72. The winner was M. Rayson 26 / 34 pts. Nearest the pin: 17th A. Poole, 2nd shot on the 11th S. Wakeﬁeld. Down the line balls: A. Patterson 32 pts, A. Poole 31 points. Next week, Wednesday, July 2 - Stensons stableford Ambrose sponsored by Marg Tuckett.

Score check: Graeme Winkler and Jack Howard after their round of golf on Thursday at Woorayl.

South Gippsland Ladies Golf Association

Seniors ladies championship: John Stone (Bendigo Bank Foster/Toora Branch), veteran champion Marg Berry (Leongatha), senior champion Gale Tyers (Foster), veteran handicap winner Joy Adams (Phillip Island) and senior handicap winner Maxine Eabry (Leongatha) at Foster.

South Gippsland Veterans HEAVY rain fell in the Leongatha area the night before 68 veteran golfers arrived eager for the fray. The excellent Leongatha course coped as well as could be expected with the deluge, but at some points it was a case of behold the soggy, soggy dew. The winner of the stableford event was Joe Lowell of Leongatha Golf Club with a ﬁne 38 points. A great effort in the conditions. Don Hislop of Korumburra Golf Club was runner-up with 37 points. Nearest the pins went to Kevin Bailey on four, Mike Fitzmaurice on seven, John Maynard on 14 and John Mackay on 16. Ball run down went to 29 points. Next month at Korumburra on August 12 will possibly see a truly fabulous prize on offer; rumour has it that it will be a leg of lamb. Remember when you could afford one of those? It was hoped to get a topside roast, but Bill Gates refused to be a sponsor.

Mirboo North A STABLEFORD event was held on Thursday July 15 and was attended by 14 starters. The CCR was 70. A Grade was won by Tony Tomada (22) 40. Down the line balls: Max Fletcher (28) 39, Joe Kus (16) 39. Birdies: Garry Shandley (6th), Joe Kus. Thirty-six starters attended the stableford, qualifying round of the president’s trophy. The day was sponsored by Ron Anderson. The CCR was 69. A Grade was won by Wayne Reynolds (13) 42. B Grade was won by John McFarlane (16) 40. Down the line balls: Ray Matthews (10) 41, Tom Whitelaw (5) 40, Dave Woodall (5) 36, Terry Donnison (17) 35. Nearest the pin: 4th Doug Taylor, 6th Ian Evison (pro pin), 13th Terry Bradshaw, 16th Ian Evison. First hole second shot: Terry Donnison. Birdies: Tom Whitelaw (4th), Terry Bradshaw (4th), Ian Evison (16th), Bryan Randall (6th), Ray Matthews (16th), John Woodall (13th). Thanks to starters: 1 Wayne Reynolds, 2 Ray Matthews, 3 John McFarlane, 4 Tom Whitelaw, 5 Dave Woodall, 6 Terry Donnison, 7 Graham Watson, 8 Joe Kus.

FOSTER Golf Club was the host of this year’s district senior ladies singles championship. With light rain falling, 36 ladies headed out on the course. Thank you to the curator who had worked hard to get the course up in good shape. There was not much he could do about the surface water from the night’s heavy rain. The senior championship was again sponsored by the Bendigo Bank. John Stone attended to present the prizes and congratulate winners. The scratch winner overall was Gale Tyers from Foster with a very good 86 off the stick. The veteran winner was Marg Berry from Leongatha with 92 off the stick.

The senior handicap winner was Maxine Eabry from Leongatha with 74 net. The veteran handicap winner was Joy Adams from Phillip Island with 75 net. The nine holes in senior was Maxine Eabry (Leongatha) 34 ½ and veteran: Delores Harvey (Wonthaggi) 35. The nine holes out; senior: Gale Tyers (Foster) 34 and veteran: Faye Maynard (Woorayl) Nearest the pin: 6th hole Gale Tyers and 17th hole Coral Gray. Down the line balls: Gale Tyers 74, Maxine Eabry 74, Val Gow 74, Beth Curram 74, Frances McGlead 75 and Joy Adams 75. Thank you to the Foster ladies committee for their smooth running of the day’s event.

Leongatha Golf Club THE ﬁnal round of the Bill McCaughan fourball championships was played on Saturday. Ray Burton and Doug Clemann are the new champions, holding on to win by one shot from Andrew Phipps and Terry Lund. Ray and Doug scored 70-76-146 against Andrew and Terry’s 74-73-147. Their net score of +17 over two rounds was exceptional, but as no pair is eligible to win scratch and handicap, Bruce Cathie and David Vorwerg emerged as the handicap winners with a great +15. Once again Andrew and Terry were next best with +11. Russell Williams and Barry Attwood took out the day’s event on +8 ahead of Bruce Cathie and Dave Vorwerg on +7. The one-shot events both went to the winners Russell nearest the pin on 16 and Barry the pro-pin on 14. Ball winners: G. Marsham - J. Cummins +6, N. Cairns - D. Malone +6, D. Clemann - R. Burton +6, T. Lund - A. Phipps +5, P. Stivic - J. King +5, N. Hughes - J. Smith +5. Tuesday The Irish team event saw a massive winning score of 130 points to the group of Mark Edwards, Peter Waters, Doug and Anthony Clemann. This represents an average of just over seven points

collected on each hole, a great achievement. Ray Burton won nearest the pin on the 14th and Col Sperling on the 16th. Other teams who did well and won down the line balls: T. Bruinewoud, E. Poole, M. Stubbs, G. Maher 122; J. Lowell, B. Stevens, P. Walsh, M. Oliver 119; F. Smedley, J. Arnott, B. Bittleman, R. Birrell 118. There was no event on Thursday when the Veterans played at Leongatha. Joe Lowell, playing his ﬁrst game with the Vets, won with 38 points. Saturday’s event is stableford and qualifying round for the Young Australians trophy.

THE July medal was played on Wednesday, July 7 with 17 ladies having a go in the heavy conditions. Medal and section one winner was Irene Holm with 80 nett on a countback from Sue Symmons. Jan Roberts took out section two with 88 net. Sue Symmons had the best nine with 36 net and Mary Trease won the putting with 29. Down the line balls went to Maureen Hams 82, Jan Trease 83 and Mary Trease with 84 net. The medal day rafﬂe vouchers from Moos of Meeniyan were won by Eileen Dorling and Sue Hoskin. The June winner of the Foster’s Little Book Shop voucher was Irene Holm. It was great to see the sponsor of the July 14 event, Andrea Thorson attend presentations. We look forward to seeing you play golf again one day, Andrea. The winner of section one was Jan Trease with 34 points and in section two it was Jan Roberts with 32 points. Best nine went to Marilyn McGeary with a very nice 18 points. Down the line balls to Faye LePage 32, Irene Holm 31 and Veronica Park with 29 points. The club sends its best wishes to Heather Poletti who is in hospital with a very bad back.

Foster

SATURDAY, July 17 – 4BBB championship stroke (18 holes), Warrawee Holiday Apartments trophy. 4BBB champions: James Freeman / Tony Vanin (5) 72. A Grade winner: Fred Tyers (14) / Peter Dight (9) 62 net. B Grade winner: Athol McGrath (17) / Murray Welsh (24) 63 net on countback. Down the line balls: David Knee (22) / Garry Clavarino (18) 63 net, James Freeman / Tony Vanin (7) 65 net, Neil Chandler (19) / Robert Fulton (16) 67 net on countback. Nearest the pins:: 6th Lloyd McKenzie, 13th Neil Chandler. Friday, July 16 – twilight stableford winner: Steve Reid (12) 19 points. Down the line balls: Lloyd McKenzie (5) 17 points. Nearest the pins:: 4th Steve Reid. Tuesday, July 13 stableford winner: Greg Paine (16) 39 points. Down the line balls: Randy Reusch (26) 37 points. Nearest the pins:: Greg Paine. Coming events: Tuesday, July 20 – stableford; Wednesday, July 21 – stableford (Murison Skate trophy); Thursday, July 22 – stableford; Friday, July 23 – twilight stableford; Saturday, July 2417 – stableford (Coast to Coast Building Services Roger Kidd trophy).

Ladies WE are into a cold, wet winter for golf and the ﬁrst round of the Mudrunners Plate, sponsored by Pat Pease, was held on Wednesday, July 14 in real winter conditions which tested everyone. Marg Berry showed the beneﬁt of experience, plus talent too of course, to win A Grade with the stableford score of 34 points. Coral Gray won B Grade with 33 points. In C Grade, Marianne Leaver won easily, scoring 34 points. Balls down the line went to Shirley Welsford 31, Elaine Dempsey 31, Wendy Surman 31, Val. Brydon 31, Dot Stubbs 31, Kerry Hogan 30,

So close: Pat Pease just overshoots the hole at Leongatha Golf Club. Di. Williams 29, and Libby Seebeck 29. Wendy Surman, (14th) and Toni West (16th) won nearest the pins. Gwen Chapman had the

best score, 16, in the nine hole competition. On Saturday, July 17 Dot Stubbs was the winner of the par competition with -3 after a countback.

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Scody Cup has magical influence HIGHLY respected cycling coach John Beasley today paid the Scody Cup road series a supreme accolade, describing its influence on Australian bike racing as “magical.” Beasley, coaching director of the rapidly-expanding Malaysian track and road team, said the Scody Cup was the “stepping stone” for young riders to test themselves in Europe. “It’s a breeding ground,” he said. “You have first got to conquer the Scody Cup tours if you are going to be competitive anywhere else in the world.” Melbourne-based Beasley, in his fourth year at the coaching helm of Malaysian cycling, is eagerly awaiting the 15th cup series, which commences with the Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland from July 28 – August 1. It will follow with the GMHBA Tour of Geelong (August 11 – 15), the Elgas Tour of the Murray River (August 29 – September 5) and the Caterpillar Underground Mining Tour of Tasmania (September 16 – 21). Beasley will field a seven-man Malaysian team in all four tours. “We have a squad of 13 Malaysian road riders in Melbourne and we will give them all an opportunity in the first three tours,” he said. “Then we will send our best team to Tassie. “We could have sent these riders straight to Europe but you have to be able to win these Scody Cup races first. “We will then go to Europe in two or three years and mix it with the big boys. “Through the Scody Cup, we are looking ahead to the New Delhi Commonwealth Games in October, next year’s Asian Games and the 2012 London Olympics.” The Malaysian Scody Cup contingent will be spearheaded by newly-crowned national road champion Adiq Othman who has been seconded to the Drapac-Porsche team. The Scody Cup, which started out as the Tattersall’s Cup in 1996 and was a series of three one-day events, has since evolved to 24 days of racing in four tours across three States. An accumulative points system operates to produce an overall Scody Cup winner and total prizemoney this year is $120,000. The five-day Tour of Gippsland will start with a closedcircuit criterium in Wonthaggi on Wednesday, July 28, and end with another CreditCollect criterium in Paynesville on Sunday, August 1. The eight-stage tour will cover 515kms over a spectacular course, embracing five municipalities – Bass Coast, Baw Baw, Latrobe, Wellington and East Gipplsand. The opening two stages in the Bass Coast region will form part of historic Wonthaggi’s 100th anniversary celebrations. Prominent cities and towns to feature in the tour will include Wonthaggi, Warragul, Newborough, Morwell, Maffra, Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance and Paynesville. Aside from overall tour glory, riders will vie for several other category awards, including the SP AusNet sprint championship and the CreditCollect criterium title. There are 72 intermediate sprints, 15 king of the mountains climbs and four criteriums in the event. Entries for the Tour of Gippsland closed on July 19. The tour is proudly sponsored by Tourism Victoria.

Phil Hanley breaks through PHIL Hanley powered up the last hill to claim a much deserved victory in the Leongatha Cycling Club event on Saturday. Amidst the drama of the Tour de France, Leongatha Cycling Club members headed for the Outtrim Recreation Reserve to tackle the 40km circuit through Kongwak, Korrine and Wattlebank. Eighteen riders entered and were split into four bunches for the starter. The limit group of Kerry Pritchard, Malcolm Gin and Liam and Rod McCall headed off with a nine minute break over the scratch bunch. These were followed by the six minute group of Steve Wilson, Morgan Barnes and Phil Hanley. On two minutes were Tony Clark, Dave Macfarlane, Steve Allen, Kevin Feely and Jamie Grenville while the scratch group was the largest for the day, consisting of Tom Debenham, Clem Fries, Paul Taranto, Phil Camenzuli, Elliott Gin and Eamon Feely. The scratch group split on the climb to the Glen Alvie turnoff which made their job of chasing more difﬁcult, particularly in the windy conditions. Steve Allen had dropped off the two minute group and Rod and Liam McCall had been left behind by their group while the others had merged before the Lynnes Road turnoff. This left the likely possibility that the two minute group of Macfarlane, Clark, Feely and Grenville would catch the leaders on the head wind section towards Kongwak. Strong riding from Morgan Barnes after the ﬁnal turn back to Outtrim meant that the back mark-

ers were not going to have it all their way. The leading group were within the sights of the chasing four but were working well enough to hang on to the uphill finish at the Rec Reserve. Phil Hanley powered up the final hill to take line honours from Steve Wilson. Kerry Pritchard defied his advanced years to hold on for third from Malcolm Gin. Eamonn Feely led home the remains of the scratch group to take fastest time on what was a tough day of racing in the hills and gusty winds. The junior riders raced over about 10km along the Outtrim-Inverloch Road. Mitch Gin was the lone scratch rider chasing Thomas Macfarlane on one minute and James Scott and Matthew Minogue on five minutes. In a close finish Thomas took the win and fastest time with James holding on for second and Matthew third. Next weekend some of

Action: from left, Clem Fries leads Tom Debenham, Eamon Feely (in back) Phil Camenzuli, Paul Taranto and Elliott Gin shortly after the start at Outtrim.

Winners: from left, second Steve Wilson, ﬁrst Phil Hanley, junior winner Thomas McFarlane and third Kerry Pritchard. the club’s junior riders will be competing in the State road race and individual

time trial championships at Wangaratta. Senior riders can race at Phillip Island

with Caulﬁeld-Carnegie. The next club race is at Tarwin Lower on July 31.

Koony into badminton top four Football administrator dies AFTER a short break for the school holidays, Leongatha badminton resumed with round 11 providing many one-sided encounters.

Koonwarra was the talking point of the evening, totally disposing of ﬁnals’ aspirants Nerrena by a whopping eight sets to nil. All Koonwarra’s players were brilliant on the night, Roger Callister, Allen Hashim and Ryan Jeremiah, but the real hero was Greg Marshman who found a way to defeat recent club champion Neil Jeremiah in a memorable match that went 15-13 Greg’s way. These two close friends have always staged great matches and it was ﬁtting that Greg proved victorious, with such huge momentum going for Koon-

warra, anything could be possible. For Nerrena, they would be better off to forget this thrashing and move on to next week. Hallston turned in a strong performance against the lowly ranked Tarwin. Tim Bright and Arthur Grabham combined well to win their doubles set for Tarwin, but the rest went Hallston’s way. Aaron De Gennaro and Phil Munro won all their three sets. Outtrim retained top position on the ladder with an emphatic 28 point win over Berrys Creek, who appear to have lost their way at present. Josh Almond and Kerrie Rayson were top performers for Outtrim, while the Berrys Creek side was held together by Glenn Bainbridge and Justin Krohn. On to B Grade action and Pepsi have hit a midseason form slump, Solo easily defeating Pepsi by 37 points. Karsten Krohn

and Guilia Joyce were superb for Solo. As for Pepsi, Jim Newton continues to win his singles and Dianna Neary has shown vast improvement as the season has gone on. Glamour side, Coke, totally destroyed a shellshocked Creamy Soda side. Paris Buckley, Tracey Ryan, Tash Maskell and Tiffany Yap are all combining beautifully for Coke. The least said about the Creamy Soda match the better. Finally, Raspberry proved too consistent for a gallant Fanta side who keep trying hard each week. Raspberry have many talented contributors in their side and appear to hold premiership favouritism, particularly if Jo Callister and Davis Loo can hold onto their form. Melanie Plunkett has really improved her badminton this season, well done Melanie.

Fanta were well served by Paul Plunkett and Scott Cafarella, and it was great to see Glen Gardiner back having a game and we hope to see him for the rest of the season.

Results A Grade: Koonwarra 8/148 d Nerrena 0/111, Hallston 7/134 d Tarwin 1/94, Outtrim 5/127 d Berrys Creek 3/99. B Grade: Solo 5/130 d Pepsi 3/93, Coke 7/142 d Creamy Soda 1/90, Raspberry 5/122 d Fanta 3/87.

Ladders A Grade Outtrim ........................126.4 Berrys Creek................101.9 Hallston ........................108.6 Koonwarra ...................103.7 Nerrena ............................99.0 Korumburra .....................89.7 Tarwin .............................78.8 B Grade Solo ............................... 110.9 Raspberry .................... 112.4 Coke..............................106.9 Pepsi ...............................99.9 Creamy Soda ...................92.3 Fanta................................80.9

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THE local football family, and the Victorian Country football organisation in general, is in mourning following the death of highly respected football administrator, Joe Hutchison, early Saturday. Joe was 69 years of age. The name of Joe Hutchison and Gippsland Football go hand in hand, and he will be remembered as one of the most influential figures in the game in this region. Joe commenced his senior football involvement as a player at Moe where he also served as a hardworking club person. He was a highly efficient secretary for four years in the very competitive reign of the club in the early 1970s. He was awarded Life Membership at Moe in 1971. Joe then took on the role as of secretary of the Latrobe Valley Football League for 15 years (1974-1988). He was always a visionary, progressive thinker and innovator, a person who looked

“outside the square”, who quickly won the reputation as one of the most capable football administrators in Victoria. He was president of the League for six years (19891994) and the League won many Country Championships in his time to enforce their status in the VCFL major league structure. Joe was made a Life Member of the League in 1983. Joe was then involved with the Morwell Club, serving as president from 1996 to 1999, including the 1996 premiership year. In recent times, Joe had assumed the role of president of the Morwell Past Players and Ofﬁcials. His status within the Victorian Country Football League organisation was recognised when he was elected by the afﬁliated leagues to serve on their Board of Directors for eight years, including four terms as vicepresident (2002, 2004-2006). In 1994, Joe was awarded a VCFL Recognition of Service Medallion, and then in 1998, he was awarded a VCFL

Award of Merit – only one of six to have been presented up to this time. He continued to be a strong advocate for Gippsland football in his time at the VCFL, and continued to take a strong interest in football at all levels in the Gippsland region once his formal roles ﬁnished. Joe was a unique and inﬂuential administrator and leader of the sport for over 40 years in this area. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will continue as the game grows and thrives, not only in Gippsland, but across country Victoria. Joe is survived by his ever supportive wife Margaret, and family – daughters Janine, Pauline, and Caroline; and sons Neville and Stephen.

Joe Hutchison

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Parry and Kok lift Vic BUDDING young weightlifters, James Parry and Adam Kok both won gold medals at the National Weightlifting Championships in Queensland on July 9 and 10. The championships were dominated by the two Gippslanders, whose competitiveness added to the medal tally that won for Victoria the National weightlifting Shield. James won gold in the 94kg under 20 junior competition, where he lifted 97kg in the snatch and 120kg in the clean and jerk at his very ﬁrst National competition. The lifter won his way through to his maiden Nationals with lifts of 95kg in the snatch and 120kg in the clean and jerk at the Victorian Championships. Adam won gold and the best male lifter award, and as the Victorian team event

captain, was presented with the National Weightlifting shield. He later presented the shield to the Victorian Weightlifting Federation at Hawthorn. Adam lifted in the 105+kg/under 20 competition. He lifted 135 in the snatch, and 165 in the clean and jerk. Adam has also recently recorded a personal best lift of 140kg snatch and 170kg in the clean and jerk, totalling 310kg. This meant that Adam has qualiﬁed for the World Junior Weightlifting Championships to be held in Sophia, Bulgaria. The unassuming young lifter is now ranked 18th in the world.

Number one: Adam Kok won gold at the National Championships, and with friend James Parry, took Victoria to victory.

Taekwondo students tested LEONGATHA Joon No’s taekwondo held their midyear grading, where they are tested on their knowledge and skills and if they are successful they proceed to their next belt level.

The face of Leongatha taekwondo: Tyler Lim, Jackie Smith (senior instructor), Master No, Benjamin Yates, Mia Yates, Nellie Yates and Jack Yates.

New belts: Tom Hanily, Jack Yates and Spence Chadwick receive the reward.

Next level: Amber, Ben, Kyle, Ned, Jacky, Jack, Spence and Nellie after receiving their new belts.

Well done: Shaun Taggart, Katelyn Gale and Samantha Smith with their gold medals from a Melbourne sparring competition.

It was a great night with head instructor Master Joon No, who currently has his eighth Dan black belt, travelling down from Melbourne to test the students. Master now also runs his own clubs right throughout Melbourne. Twenty-six students were tested on the night, eight of them for the ﬁrst time: Samuel Farbus, Thomas Hanily, Spencer Chadwick, Ben Ryan, Patrick Biro, Daniel Biro, Corban Davis and Joey McNeil. Throughout the night students need to perform a number of skills ranging from basic self defence techniques to sparring (ﬁghting) Korean terminology and also board breaking. Katelyn Gale, Nikki Stockdale, Jack Yates and Samantha Smith, who graded for their red belts all put on an amazing display of breaking boards in front of their family and friends as well as Master No. All the students gave everything they had on the night and have done an amazing job. Jackie Smith was very proud and pleased to announce they all passed their grading to the next level. Also earlier on in the year Master No held a sparring competition in Melbourne where he invited a dozen or so other clubs from around Victoria. Three students from Leongatha competed in this competition and all came home with a gold medal each.

South Gippsland Bridge Club results

Venus Bay Angling Club

Meeniyan – Monday evening: 1st Betty and Frank Murphy, 2nd Brian and Sally Hoskins, 3rd Margaret and Noel Smith, 4th Faye Rowlands. Frank Arndt. 5th Margaret Munro, Ellie McIntyre, 6th Susan Rufﬁn, Clive Hope. Tarwin Lower – Tuesday: 1st Kathryn Smith, Colin Cameron. 2nd Jack Kuiper, Alan Johnston. 3rd Maureen Stiles. Althea Drew. 4th Frank Arndt, Clive Hope. 5th Margaret Bray. Marj Freeman. Inverloch – Friday afternoon: north/ south: 1st Maureen Stiles, Althea Drew. 2nd Phillip Chapman, Hilton Jupp. 3rd Hannah Martin, Beth Hopcraft. 4th John Farr, Anne Williams 5th Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour. East/west: 1st Ann Dujela, Richard Poole. 2nd Kaye Douglas, John Sutton. 3rd Faye Rowlands, Pat West. 4th Jack Curtis, Enid Adam. 5th Alan Johnston, Dawn Jolly.

THE July competition was held from Friday, July 9 to July 11. The barbecue on Friday night saw many members brave the winter to attend. Due to the weather forecast, not too many people planned to get their boats into the water, and fishing from the surf was where all the action was. All fish caught in this competition were salmon from the beach. There were 14 seniors and no juniors who fished in this competition. Seniors:1st Harold Hodge (1740g), 2nd Joe Griscti (1400g) and 3rd Phil Nebel (1260g). We also had a secret weight prize this weekend, and these were won by Ben Griscti, Mick Woolf, Peter Uren and Harold Hodge. The next competition will commence at 6am on Saturday, August 7, and final weigh-in will be at 4pm. This is the annual inter club competition between the Venus Bay and Hampton Park Tavern Angling Clubs. For this competition, no boats are allowed as all fish entered into the competition must be landed from the bank.

Winner: Harold Hodge with a salmon weighing 1740 grams.

Wonthaggi table tennis THE winter season has come to an end and new players are already lining up for the spring pennant which commences in August. Wonthaggi table tennis has three grades, A, A Reserve and B Grade. A Grade matches are played on Tuesday nights, 7.30pm to about 9.15pm. A Reserve is on Mondays, 7.30pm to 9pm, B Grade on Thursdays, 7pm to 8pm. Contact 5672 2130 (Bruce) or 5672 3421 (Trish). 5674 4628 (Nancy) can also be contacted for A Reserve or B Grade. Wonthaggi junior coach Bruce Harmer is the person to contact with regard to junior coaching. This has already recommenced at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm. A Reserve still has ﬁnals left to play and a tournament this week. A Grade tournament results Open singles: Bruce Harmer; open singles runner-up: Avril Roberts; handicap singles: Avril Roberts; handicap singles runner-up: Trish Denier; jumbo ball singles: Ashley Hewlett, jumbo ball singles runner-up: Mark Dwyer. Coaching: Junior competition. Top shot: Freddy Mariajoseph. Numbers: Freddy (26) Hector Hilberto (21). Singles: Hector d Freddy 13-11, 11-4. B Grade presentation night will follow junior coaching on Thursday this week. Players are asked to be at the Table Tennis Centre no later than 7pm.

Tarwin Valley pool Results - Round 12

Top Pub 9 d Grizzlys 0, Bairs 9 d Gladiators 0, Riversiders 5 d Gingers 4.

Ladder Games

Bairs ..................77-31 Top Pub .............67-41 Grizzlys .............49-59 Riversiders ........57-51 Gingers ...............49-59 Gladiators ...........26-82

Pts

248.3 163.4 83.0 111.7 83.0 31.7

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Round 13: Bairs v Grizzlys, Gladiators v Riversiders, Top Pub v Gingers.

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Alberton Football League juniors

Under 13s Korumburra-Bena 5.8.38 d Dalyston 2.6.18. MDU 6.4.40 d Leongatha Jnr 5.3.33. Wonthaggi 10.9.69 d Inverloch-Kongwak 3.4.22. Phillip Island 6.7.43 d Kilcunda Bass 0.3.3. Under 11s Dalyston 2.3.15 d Korumburra-Bena 1.4.10. Leongatha Jnr 3.4.22 d Corner Inlet 2.6.18. Inverloch-Kongwak 6.10.46 d Wonthaggi Power 0.2.2. Phillip Island 5.9.39 d Kilcunda Bass 1.0.6. Leongatha Under 11s LEONGATHA won a hard fought contest against Corner Inlet on Sunday, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. Corner Inlet did all the attacking early and was well assisted by a strong breeze. Even so, Jack Stockdale and Jack Balagh were solid in defence. Corner Inlet kicked the ﬁrst major of the game and had their tails up. Clay Alexander was doing brilliantly through the middle. Jordi Geary was under every pack. The Parrots were into attack late, but were beaten by the siren. Corner Inlet had a 10 point

Good work: Leongatha’s B. Pickersgill kicks the ball in the Under 13s. Other ’Gatha players looking on are J. Ginnane, A Clarke, and B. Hannan.

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lead at the ﬁrst break. The Parrots were full bore into attack in the second quarter, but could only manage points early, until Zac Caughey kicked a much needed goal. Joel Norton was in full ﬂight on the wing. Michael McKinnon was a rock in defence in the third term, with Ben Perry tackling hard. Cameron Olden inspired his team-mates with a spectacular mark and tackle. When Zac Caughey kicked to Jack Dunn, who duly converted, the Parrots were

back within four points. Going into the last quarter with the aid of a strong breeze, the young Parrots were brimming with confidence. Trent Westaway controlled the ruck contests, giving the midfielders first use of the ball. A bomb from Tom Evans found Zac Caughey, who goaled to put the Parrots in front. It was the goal that would seal the win. Final score: Leongatha 3.4.22 to Corner Inlet 2.6.18.

Pts

L’gatha Jnr .....13 3 0 187.19 40 Won Power ......9 4 0 213.21 36 Dalyston ..........9 4 0 192.65 36 Phillip Island ...9 4 0 155.70 36 Kor-Bena..........6 7 0 117.92 24 Inv-K’wak .........6 7 0 115.02 24 Kil-Bass ..........2 11 0 37.24 8 MDU ...............1 12 0 18.21 4 GOALKICKERS B. Atherton (Won) .............. (2) 29 K. Kirk (Dalyston) ................ (0) 14 M. Homer (Kil-Bass) ........... (0) 14 N. Anderson (Inv-K’wak) ..... (2) 13 M. Burton (Inv-K’wak) ......... (0) 12 J. Ginnane (L’gatha Jnr) ...... (0) 11 J. Taylor (PI) ........................ (0) 11 A. Busana (Dalyston) .......... (0) 11 B. Moscript (L’gatha Jnr) ..... (0) 11 A. Edwards (PI)................... (1) 10 T. Hamilton (Won) ............... (0) 10 J. Teakle (Inv-K’wak) ........... (0) 10

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L’gatha Jnr .....12 1 Kor-Bena........10 3 Corner Inlet ...10 3 Inv-Kongwak ...7 6 Dalyston ..........6 7 Won Power ......4 9 Phillip Island .2 10 Kil-Bass .........0 12

Clay Alexander: the U11s player during his team’s win over Corner Inlet.

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Pts

248.81 48 280.65 40 229.38 40 111.46 28 118.29 24 42.57 16 55.06 10 11.84 2

GOALKICKERS Z. Caughey (L’gatha Jnr)..... (2) L. Legione (Dalyston).......... (0) X. Duursma (Corner Inlet)... (1) N. Trotto (L’gatha Jnr) .......... (0) J. Dunn (L’gatha Jnr) ........... (1) H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ....... (1) J. Patullo (Kor-Bena) ........... (0) B. Rogers (Corner Inlet)...... (0) D. Ginnane (L’gatha Jnr) ..... (0) C. Loughridge (Dalyston) .... (0)

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Central Gippsland football juniors UNDER 10 LADDER Leongatha ............ 373.81 N’borough Reds... 777.78 Trafalgar ............... 883.33 N’borough Blues.. 387.34 Hill End & Grove Rovers ....... 107.34 Morwell Tigers ....... 104.70 Yinnar ...................... 87.83 Mirboo North............ 67.81 Moe Lions ................ 93.43 Moe Saints............... 24.12 Youth Club ............... 17.93 Yall North ................... 5.40

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The first half of the seniors game was played in Prom Coast’s half as Korumburra used the wind to their advantage. Korumburra scored three goals, with two to Michael Wyhoon and a penalty to Glenn Odgers. Korumburra continued to dominate in the second half, but Prom Coast tested the Korumburra goal keeper several times. Glenn Odgers and Keanu Miller scored two more goals before Prom Coast got a consolation goal two minutes from the end. Final score 5-1 to Korumburra. Korumburra Under 19s saw Prom Coast come out with a revitalised team and lots of new faces. Prom Coast scored within the first 15 minutes and were one up at half time. The second half saw Korumburra fire up with Josh Crook equalising mid way through the second half, but Prom Coast scored with five minutes to go, winning 2-1. Korumburra women domiUnder 15s: Keanu Miller for Korumburra against his Prom Coast nated the game. Rebecca opponent. Knight scored a hat trick and

LADDER N’borough Reds... 290.53 44 N’borough Blues.. 175.81 44 Yinnar ................... 157.88 36 Leongatha ............ 152.66 32 Yall North .............. 130.93 28 Moe Saints............. 116.17 28 Mirboo North.......... 135.96 24 Youth Club ............... 87.46 20 Moe Lions ................ 73.78 16 Trafalgar ................... 64.76 12 Morwell Tigers .......... 32.01 4 Hill End & Grove Rovers............ 21.49 0

Quick kick: T. Bacon gets a quick kick in for Leongatha in the Under 10 match. UNDER 14 Mirboo North 6.2.38 lt Leongatha 8.2.50.

UNDER 12 Mirboo North 1.3.9 lt Leongatha 4.4.28.

UNDER 10 Mirboo North 0.0.0 Leongatha 3.8.26.

UNDER 12 LADDER Leongatha ............ 589.89 Youth Club ............ 463.91 N’borough Blues.. 258.75 Trafalgar ............... 237.23 Yinnar ................... 133.98 Mirboo North.......... 116.87 Moe Saints............... 77.02 N’borough Reds....... 52.76 Moe Lions ................ 49.30 Morwell Tigers ......... 47.73 Yall North ................. 28.76 Hill End & Grove Rovers........... 16.20

’Burra wins at Foster KORUMBURRA visited Prom Coast on a windy day.

UNDER 14

Tara Wallace scored one. Final score 4-0 to Korumburra. The Under 15s had a closely fought first half with Daniel Longden scoring first for Korumburra. The second half was also evenly matched until Korumburra newcomer Zac Allman scored followed by Prom Coast soon after. Korumburra won 2-1. Korumburra Under 13s started strongly and attacked with Holly Allman scoring the first goal eight minutes into the game. Not to be outdone by his sister, Zac Allman scored the second Korumburra goal eight minutes later. The Prom Coast goalie was kept very busy saving plenty of shots at goal from Korumburra. Zac Allman came out in the second half and scored his second goal. Korumburra again dominated the game, with plenty of interchanging of players by the Korumburra coach Glenn Odgers. Five minutes before the end saw young Ruby Sommerville score the fourth goal for Korumburra. Final score 4-0.

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Leongatha’s: C. Brown is about to scoop up the ball for the ’Gatha in the Under 14s match.

South Gippsland Soccer Rep teams UNDER 14 South Gippsland girls started well against Warragul.

Natasha and Georgia were defending solidly. South Gippsland’s Georgia Butterfield scored off a cross from Chloe Rodda. In the second half Warragul moved Tumi Yusuf out of goals with a great result, kicking two goals in eight minutes. South Gippsland’s Georgia Butterfield equalised soon after and then kicked her third. Tumi Yusuf kicked Warragul’s third, equalising the game again at three-all, which was the final score. Well done to both number eights on their hat tricks. The Under 14 boys played at Newborough. South Gippsland controlled the ball for most of the game and was unlucky not to score more than the one goal. The forwards played a fast running game, taking the ball forward a number of times without success. James and Ben shared goals holding Newborough to two goals in the second half. Ben made an amazing dive defending a penalty kick. Ryan Kirkus scored South Gippsland’s only goal. Final score 6-1 to Newborough. South Gippsland U16s played Newborough away and lost 3-1. The first half was even with no goals, despite the South Gippsland defence being tested a couple of times. The second half saw Newborough come out and they scored quickly. Minutes later South Gippsland came close to equalising with a shot from James Ryan. Newborough got on top of the game, scoring their second goal 20 minutes into the second half. A free kick to South Gippsland just outside the 18 yard box saw Daniel Longden score. Two minutes later Newborough scored again, sealing the match.

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Alberton netball Results - Round 16 July 17

Got it: Inverloch-Kongwak’s Kylie Debono seizes possession under pressure from Dalyston in the side’s B Grade clash.

A Grade: MDU 53 d Fish Creek 42; Phillip Island 51 d DWWWW 27; Foster 79 d Toora 22; Stony Creek 57 d Yarram 36; Korumburra-Bena 68 d Tarwin 20; Dalyston 43 d Inv-Kongwak 19. B Grade: MDU 67 d Fish Creek 25; Phillip Island 39 d DWWWW 18; Foster 70 d Toora 15; Stony Creek 59 d Yarram 22; Korumburra-Bena 64 d Tarwin 11; InverlochKongwak 39 d Dalyston 38; Kilcunda-Bass - bye. C Grade: MDU 50 d Fish Creek 18; Phillip Island 47 d DWWWW 3; Foster 52 d Toora 7; Yarram 45 d Stony Creek 22; Korumburra-Bena 43 d Tarwin 10; Dalyston 43 d Inverloch-Kongwak 30; Kilcunda-Bass - bye. 17 & Under: MDU 37 d Fish Creek 32; Phillip Island 44 d DWWWW 8; Foster 56 d Toora 24; Yarram 61 d Stony Creek 6; Dalyston 48 d InvKongwak 23; Korumburra-Bena - bye; Kilcunda-Bass - bye. 15 & Under: Fish Creek 28 d MDU 25; Phillip Island 33 d DWWWW 24; Foster 24 d Toora 14; Stony Creek 43 d Yarram 16; Korumburra-Bena 35 d Tarwin 11; Dalyston 37 d Inverloch-Kongwak 13; Kilcunda-Bass - bye. 13 & Under: MDU 23 d Fish Creek 16; Phillip Island 11 drew DWWWW 11; Foster 43 d Toora 6; Yarram 30 d Stony

Creek 6; Korumburra-Bena 20 d Tarwin 7; Dalyston 34 d Inverloch-Kongwak 9; KilcundaBass - bye.

Yarram.............................266.9 60 Dalyston ...........................121.4 52 Foster ...............................191.3 48 MDU ................................139.7 48 Phillip Island...................160.3 44 Fish Creek ..........................84.6 32 Stony Creek ........................63.2 32 Inv-Kongwak .....................48.9 22 Toora ...................................41.9 22 Kilcunda-Bass ....................32.6 14 DWWWW..........................21.3 14 15 & Under Kor-Bena .........................258.1 64 Dalyston ...........................174.3 56 Fish Creek .......................159.7 56 MDU ................................137.4 48 Stony Creek.....................136.6 44 Phillip Island.....................87.4 40 Tarwin .................................91.4 34 Foster ..................................64.4 28 Toora ...................................71.1 24 Inv-Kongwak .....................67.2 24 Yarram ................................65.4 18 DWWWW..........................82.1 16 Kil-Bass ................................ 50.6 8 13 & Under Dalyston ...........................312.0 62 MDU ................................132.0 56 Foster ...............................289.4 54 Yarram.............................143.2 48 Kor-Bena .........................183.7 44 Inv-Kongwak ................... 86.9 36 Phillip Island ......................96.6 34 Tarwin .................................92.8 32 Fish Creek ..........................80.1 28 Toora ...................................65.6 24 DWWWW..........................40.6 18 Stony Creek ........................36.5 12 Kil-Bass ..............................36.0 12

Ladders A Grade Kor-Bena .........................187.1 60 Dalyston ...........................171.7 60 Foster ..............................210.8 56 Inv-Kongwak ..................126.7 40 Stony Creek..................... 111.2 40 Phillip Island...................108.4 40 Fish Creek ........................101.8 36 MDU...................................87.9 36 Yarram ................................79.1 36 Tarwin .................................57.4 16 Toora ...................................49.8 16 DWWWW..........................45.3 16 B Grade Foster ...............................275.6 64 MDU ................................164.5 52 Kor-Bena .........................155.8 52 Inv-Kongwak ..................137.9 48 Dalyston ...........................127.8 48 Phillip Island...................124.3 44 Stony Creek ......................108.3 40 Fish Creek ..........................85.3 28 DWWWW..........................56.6 24 Toora ...................................52.9 20 Kil-Bass ..............................62.8 16 Yarram ................................49.5 16 Tarwin ................................... 52.1 8 C Grade Dalyston ...........................163.1 60 Foster ...............................233.1 56 MDU ................................230.1 56 Kor-Bena.......................215.4 52 Phillip Island...................128.6 42 Inv-Kongwak .................. 119.0 40 Yarram .............................. 115.2 40 Stony Creek ........................74.1 40 Fish Creek ..........................80.5 26 Tarwin .................................48.3 16 Kil-Bass ..............................45.7 16 DWWWW..........................41.4 16 Toora .................................... 39.2 8 17 & Under Kor-Bena .........................348.5 64

Leongatha & District netball Results Saturday, July 17

Practice perfect: Town B Grade players Kayla Beardsworth and Kaylee Appleyard warm down after their LDNA games on Saturday.

11/Under: Town Blue 4 d Mt Eccles Aqua 3; Mt Eccles White 8 d St Laurence Blue 3; Town Tangerine 14 d St Laurence Gold 3; Town Green 15 d St Laurence Mirboo North 6; South Gippsland - bye. 13/Under: Mt Eccles Purple 11 d Mirboo North 6; South Gippsland 21 d Mt Eccles Pink 10; Town Tangerine 18 d St Laurence 14; Town Black 7 d Town Green 5. 15/Under: St Laurence 27 d Mirboo North 23; Town Yellow 35 d Mt Eccles Navy 29; Town

Green - bye. B / B Reserve: Mt Eccles Navy 35 d South Gippsland 23; Mt Eccles White 60 d St Laurence Blue 24; Mt Eccles Aqua 32 d Town Black 26; Mt Eccles Pink 55 d Town Green 26; St Laurence Gold - bye. A Grade: St Laurence 38 d Town Black 19; Mt Eccles White 49 d Mt Eccles Aqua 37; Town Green - bye.

Ladders 13 & Under Town Tangerine ..270.59 16 South Gippsland .184.81 14 Town Green .........144.19 13 St Laurence ..........90.48 10 Mt Eccles Pink .....103.03 9 Town Black ............. 52.10 4

Mirboo North .......... 50.29 3 Mt Eccles Purple .... 38.46 2

15 & Under St Laurence .........123.30 14 Mt Eccles Navy ...120.51 12 Town Green ...........93.38 10 Town Yellow...........81.07 10 Mirboo North ......... 80.86 8

Intense: Yarram’s Alex Rodaughan and Stony Creek’s Jade Cashin. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www. fourcornersframing.biz

B/B Reserve Mt Eccles Aqua ...192.54 16 Mt Eccles White ..161.40 16 Mt Eccles Pink ....147.48 16 Town Black ..........107.06 12 Mt Eccles Navy ...... 85.50 8 St Laurrence Gold ... 83.55 7 St Laurence Blue ..... 74.02 7 Town Green ............. 77.71 6 South Gippsland ...... 48.71 2

A Grade Town Green .........175.00 18 Mt Eccles White ..120.21 14 St Laurence .........102.68 10 Mt Eccles Aqua .... 81.19 8 Town Black ........... 51.02 4

Intense: Yarram’s Alex Rodaughan and Stony Creek’s Jade Cashin. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

West Gippsland netball Wonthaggi Power netball report Results - Round 14

A Grade: Drouin 52 d Morwell 48, Traralgon 55 d Warragul 49, Maffra 61 d Sale 26, Moe 35 lt Wonthaggi 64, Leongatha - bye. B Grade: Drouin 46 lt Morwell 52, Traralgon 42 d Warragul 31, Maffra 32 lt Sale 43, Moe 31 lt Wonthaggi 53, Leongatha - bye. C Grade: Drouin 30 lt Morwell 39, Traralgon 39 d Warragul 31, Maffra 42 d Sale 31, Moe 14 lt Wonthaggi 50, Leongatha - bye. 17 & Under: Drouin 34 d Morwell 32, Traralgon 39 d Warragul 13, Maffra 41 d Sale 30, Moe 14 lt Wonthaggi 39, Leongatha - bye. 15 & Under: Drouin 32 d Morwell 30, Traralgon 54 d Warragul 12, Maffra 27 d Sale 26, Moe

19 lt Wonthaggi 22, Leongatha - bye. 13 & Under: Drouin 27 d Morwell 6, Traralgon 30 d Warragul 14, Maffra 11 lt Sale 32, Moe 9 lt Wonthaggi 40, Leongatha - bye. A Grade Leongatha ...................153.8 Maffra ..........................130.7 Drouin ..........................144.5 Traralgon ..................... 111.6 Wonthaggi .................... 112.7 Morwell ...........................99.1 Warragul ..........................74.6 Sale..................................67.2 Moe .................................48.8 B Grade Morwell ........................185.9 Drouin ..........................141.4 Traralgon .....................120.8 Leongatha ....................129.1 Maffra .......................... 114.4 Sale................................108.8 Wonthaggi .......................86.7 Warragul ..........................47.6 Moe .................................44.5 C Grade Maffra .........................170.5 Morwell ........................138.3 Traralgon .....................160.4 Drouin ..........................132.7

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Wonthaggi .................... 111.4 Leongatha...................... 110.7 Sale..................................75.7 Warragul ..........................38.2 Moe .................................37.3 17 & Under Traralgon .....................217.8 Maffra ..........................175.4 Leongatha ....................150.3 Sale ............................... 117.9 Wonthaggi ....................106.9 Warragul ..........................77.9 Drouin .............................74.3 Morwell ...........................67.9 Moe .................................27.7 15 & Under Traralgon .....................238.2 Maffra ..........................223.2 Sale ...............................172.9 Drouin ..........................145.5 Morwell ..........................90.4 Leongatha........................87.4 Wonthaggi .......................52.1 Warragul ..........................50.3 Moe .................................29.7 13 & Under Wonthaggi ....................274.0 Sale ...............................236.5 Leongatha ....................153.2 Drouin ..........................131.2 Traralgon .......................81.9 Maffra..............................74.8 Morwell ...........................48.9 Moe .................................46.9 Warragul ..........................36.1

24 24 10 6 0 48 46 42 28 24 16 12 12 0 48 44 40 32 20 20 10 8 2 48 44 36 32 18 16 16 14 0

Round 14 A Grade Wonthaggi 64 d Moe 35. Slow start and not much talk across court saw a tight ﬁrst half. We refocused after half time which saw us take the lead and not look back. Kate was again sensational all over the court, with Chloe, a magnet to the ball, in defence. Julie drove well and fed well into Carly J. and Courts. We now have a two week break with the girls taking on Dalyston for ‘Harry’s Cup’ on Sunday, July 25 at 12.30pm. Awards: Chloe (Caledonian), Kate (Evans Petroleum) and Julie (Karmella Fashions). B Grade Wonthaggi 53 d Moe 31. Great team work all over court.

Kiani and Keely put up some great shots. Well done girls, great to have two weeks off. Awards: Claire (Caledonian), Brodie (Evans Petroleum) and Kealy (Nyojos). C Grade Wonthaggi 50 d Moe 14. Our team work was really good. Good to see us run out the entire game. Great team support; keep going. Awards: Tina (Karmella Fashions), Zoe (Revive) and Leanne (Evans Petroleum). 17 and Under Wonthaggi 37 d Moe 14. A big thank you to the girls who came up from Under 15s. Every week we must give 100 per cent and remember your individual job in the team. There were some really

good passages of talented play. Awards: Sarah B (Vortex), Elly (Evans Petroleum) and Alice Y (McDonalds). 15 and Under Wonthaggi 22 d Moe 19. A great team effort with everyone adapting to position changes and giving 100 per cent. An excellent game by Abbey in WD. Nice to come away with a win. Awards: Sarah (Sports Power), Abbey (Evans Pe-

troleum) and Aleesha (McDonalds). 13 and Under Wonthaggi 40 d Moe 9. All the goalies shot well and defenders worked hard. We all lead and came to the ball. Eva played well in all her positions. Awards: Eva (Canteen award), Ally (Evans Petroleum) and Jess (McDonalds.) President’s award: Miss Kate Brosnan. Wonthaggi Hotel- Flavours: Tina.

Mirboo North netball

YYN 32 d MN 20. MN best: C. Arnold, S. Hardisty. C Grade YYN 27 d MN 26. MN best: L. Andrews, C. Bragagnolo. B Grade MN 54 d YYN 36. MN best: D. Hilliar, H. Rogers. A Grade: bye

15 and Under MN 67 d YYN 9. MN best: L. Rogers, E. Loh, S. Giardina. 17 and Under MN 48 d YYN 14. MN best: A. Pratt, A. Dyke. D Grade

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Hand in hand with Dalyston THE SIBLY name has been married with the Dalyston Football Club since its birth over 100 years ago, and three Sibly family members were named in the club’s team of the century on the weekend. Mr Chas Sibly was credited with originating football in the Dalyston district in the 1890s, and his sons, grandsons and even great grandsons have played for the club. Vincent Sibly, the youngest of Chas’s boys has lived in the area all his life, and whilst he only played for one year before badly damaging his knee, he has spent countless amounts of time helping out at the club with time keeping and as a member of the committee. “The club was always a home away from home. There wasn’t much entertainment so footy was it. Everybody knew everybody, and that’s still the same at the moment,

it’s a good, honest club,” Mr Sibly said. Vincent’s brother Jack was responsible for keeping football going during the Second World War period, so it was again a Sibly that gave Dalyston its name. One of the proudest moments of Vincent, and wife Patricia’s, football moments was watching four of their ﬁve sons out on the ground at the same time. “They never got the ﬁve out there, and unfortunately one of the boys got injured that game so it was a brief experience,” he said. Vincent still remembers kicking the footy out in the backyard with his boys, one of which was Noel, who won numerous best and fairest awards during his time for the club. “I was away for 18 years but I came back because I love the club, it has a lot of heart,” Noel said. Noel has a lot of experience playing and coaching at various clubs, but says Dalyston is his favourite.

“The club has been through its struggles, but there are a lot of people who put a lot of hard work in to get it where it is today,” he said. “The club’s future is looking strong, there are plenty of young kids coming through and the Seniors should be a force again soon.” Noel’s son Joe is a Senior player, and has returned this year after surgery last year on his knee. Joe was named as Dalyston’s best player on the weekend in their loss to Inverloch. Scott Sibly, Joe’s cousin, played just one season of football with Dalyston, winning the club best and fairest for the Thirds. He has now left the club, leaving Joe as the last remaining Sibly playing at the club, however the connection with the name will stay strong with Noel, who will continue to help the club into the future. Noel is still involved as a selector, and works the bench on game days to help out coach Mark Garnham.

Go Pies: cheering Dalyston’s Reserves were Fred Angarane (back) with Ian McNish, Eric VanAgtmaal, Corey Green and grandfather Kevin Green.

Team of the century

1910 match: play is resumed during the match played between Ryanston and Dalyston.

Seniors: Dalyston’s Senior team from 1973.

Power loses to Lions WONTHAGGI Power travelled to Morwell on Sunday to play their round eleven match against Moe.

After a disappointing performance against the Lions earlier in the year, the Power were looking to even the score, but lost again though they played better. The match began with some fast paced running and some quick use of the hands from both teams. Moe moved the ball well and kicked the ﬁrst goal of the match, with some strong marking from Chris Hancock. The Power was quick to respond through Phil Young and Josh Olden who were both busy early on. Power stars Ben Eddy and Aiden Lindsay were both proving to be handy across the ground, with Lindsay’s pace and skills combining with Eddy’s strength and marking. Wonthaggi had the man power to match it with Moe.

The Lions however had more numbers around the contest and were using their skills and neat handballing to evade Wonthaggi’s constant pressure. Quarter time: Wonthaggi 1.1.7 to Moe 3.4.22. The second quarter saw a lift in Wonthaggi’s efforts. Paul Brosnan, Cam Jones, and Ryan Underwood were all beginning to get involved and show leadership across the ground. Matt Kremmer and Declan Kelly were again both solid in the ruck, but the Power’s hard work was going relatively unrewarded on the scoreboard. Moe’s Ashley Payne and Jacob Wood were both playing well and attacking the ball hard. This is what gave the Lions the advantage going into the main break. Half time: Wonthaggi 5.4.34 to Moe 9.5.59. Wonthaggi needed to lift their efforts across the

Continued from page 64. “I never had any reason to go elsewhere, Dalyston is a terriﬁc club and I’ve been a part of a lot of team success here,” he said. Noddy, as he is more affectionately known around the place, is still involved, coaching the Thirds and as the runner for the Seniors. The announcement of the team of the century was a satisfying moment for those included, but reliving the history of the club, catching up with old friends and reuniting as one was the order of the night. If one week is a long time in football, then the Dalyston Football Club has lasted an eternity.

half forward line. With the absence of Ben Young, this doubled the workload on players like Olden and O’Connor who were vital with the Power’s delivery into the key targets. Nat Jones, who was in impressive form, kicked three goals for the day and was crumbing and reading the play brilliantly. He gave the Power a much needed boost with a goal from the 50 metre line. Wonthaggi were still in the contest. They began to run for each other and string some solid plays together. Skipper Tim Gilliland was again good, as always. Leading into the final break Moe still held a comfortable lead of 32 points. Three quarter time: Wonthaggi 8.7.55 to Moe 13.9.87. The final term began with a clearance to the Lions, their midfielders had done enough to hold the Power for most of the day. Makepeace was creative and displayed some excellent skills and composure when under heavy pressure. Moe kicked the first goal despite the Power’s best efforts.

Wonthaggi kept working all day, scoring a few more goals late in the term, but it was too little too late and the Power went down by

Moe 15.13.103 d Wonthaggi 11.10.76 Moe goals: R. McMahon 5, L. Thompson 3, J. Blaser 2, A. Kennedy 1, M. Forys 1, R. Jacobs 1, D. Risol 1, J. Wood 1. Best: A. Payne, T. Makepeace, J. Blaser, R. McMahon, L. Carolan, L. Thompson. Wonthaggi goals: N. Jones 3, P. Young 2, R. Underwood 1, M. Kremmer 1, R. Birkett 1, P. Brosnan 1, J. Olden 1, B. Eddy 1. Best: N. Jones, P. Young, C. Jones, A. Lindsay, J. Olden, S. Combridge. RESERVES

Moe 5.12.42 d Wonthaggi 4.6.30 Top goalkicker: K. Mutke 3 (Moe). Moe best: K. Mutke, D. Price, B. Morrow, L. Mackay, D. Halstead, R. Stirling. Wonthaggi best: B. Foon, R.

27 points in what was a good performance. Final score: Wonthaggi 11.10.76 to Moe 15.13.103.

Tack, M. Fletcher, H. Wagstaff Pittard, D. Foon. UNDER 18s

Wonthaggi 15.12.102 d Moe 7.2.44 Top goalkicker: D. O’Connor 4 (Wonthaggi). Wonthaggi best: J. Sheerin, D. O’Connor, R. Grant, T. Harley, J. Blair. Moe best: A. Vesty, R. Pywell, R. Broeren, D. McIntosh, J. Needham, C. Ruecroft UNDER 16s

Wonthaggi 17.8.110 d Moe 6.2.38 Top goalkicker: T. Huther 7 (Won) Wonthaggi best: M. Kelly, T. Huther, R. Lindsay, B. Parker, P. Ryan, M. Farrell-Magher. Moe best: M. Grubb, J. Ferguson, N. Clarke, A. Wilson, T. Brown, B. Collings.

Other matches SENIORS

UNDER 18s

Traralgon 20.16.136 d Warragul 2.6.18. Drouin 15.11.101 d Morwell 10.13.73. Maffra 17.13.115 d Sale 10.11.71.

Drouin 12.15.87 d Morwell 3.5.23. Traralgon 19.18.132 d Warragul 3.4.22. Maffra 9.11.65 d Sale 6.4.40.

RESERVES

UNDER 16s

Morwell 9.6.60 d Drouin 3.6.24. Traralgon 28.16.184 d Warragul 0.0.0. Maffra 12.7.79 d Sale 5.7.37.

Drouin 16.16.112 d Morwell 2.2.14. Traralgon 14.14.98 d Warragul 5.4.34. Maffra 9.8.62 d Sale 4.7.31.

Gippsland League Round 14 UNDER 18

SENIORS

LADDER

LADDER %

Pts

184.4 142.99 115.52 136.82 108.46 93.58 91.68 57.38 35.32

48 40 32 28 24 24 16 12 0

Traralgon .......13 0 0 497.45 52 Maffra .............11 2 0 198.27 44 Leongatha .....11 1 0 185.55 44 Won Power ........5 7 1 76.14 22 Warragul ............4 7 1 81.85 18 Moe.....................4 8 0 76.39 16 Sale ....................3 8 1 72.92 14 Drouin .................3 8 1 68.82 14 Morwell ...............0 13 0 25.73 0

GOALKICKERS T. Aitken (Trar)..................... (4) D. Stubbe (Maffra)............... (6) D. Holt (L’gatha) .................. (0) T. Kneebone (Drouin).......... (4) L. Dowling (Morwell ........... (1) A. Burgiel (Maffra)............... (1) D. McKenna (Trar) ............... (3) M. Forys (Moe) ................... (1) G. Jones (Maffra) ................ (0) R. McMahon (Moe) ............. (5) b. Martin (Sale) .................. (0)

58 45 40 39 35 33 29 28 28 27 27

L D

Maffra ............12 1 Traralgon ......10 3 Morwell ...........8 5 Drouin .............7 5 Leongatha ......6 6 Moe..................6 6 Sale .................4 8 Won Power ....3 10 Warragul ........0 12

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

RESERVES

GOALKICKERS D. Brunt (Trar) ..................... (5) J. McIntyre (Sale) ................ (1) L. Castagna (L’gatha) .......... (0) J. Johnstone (Maffra) .......... (0) N. Nagel (L’gatha) ............... (0) J. Tait (Maffra) ..................... (1) B. Graham (Trar) ................. (3) B. May (Maffra) ................... (3) D. O’Connor (Won) ............. (4) A. Slottje (Trar) .................... (2)

Pts

41 38 36 33 29 29 24 24 22 21

LADDER

L D

Traralgon .......11 2 0 Maffra .............11 2 0 Morwell ...........9 3 1 Sale ..................7 5 0 Won Power .....5 8 0 Drouin ...............4 7 1 Moe...................4 8 0 Leongatha.........4 8 0 Warragul .........0 12 0

UNDER 16

LADDER W

L D

Pts

269.16 44 215.57 44 149.56 38 137.50 28 96.96 20 87.44 18 66.05 16 66.04 16 16.81 0

GOALKICKERS T. Stanistreet (Morwell) ....... (3) J. Langshaw (Maffra) .......... (4) N. Quenault (Trar) ............... (5) B. Sayers (Sale) .................. (0) R. Tack (Won) ..................... (0) D. Hutchison (Morwell) ........ (1) C. Dunn (Trar) ..................... (7) J. Andrighetto (Won) ........... (0) S. Proctor (Drouin .............. (1) M. Brown (Morwell) ............. (0) T. Murdoch (Won) ............... (1)

L D

Traralgon .......13 0 Maffra .............12 1 Leongatha .......7 5 Sale ..................7 5 Drouin ..............7 5 Warragul ..........6 6 Morwell ..........2 11 Won Power ....2 11 Moe ...............0 12

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

731.48 635.07 179.00 152.48 127.38 114.31 27.29 18.89 13.52

52 48 28 28 28 24 8 8 0

GOALKICKERS 27 27 19 17 16 14 14 14 13 13 13

A. Castagna (L’gatha) ......... (0) N. Graham (Trar) ................. (6) J. Kiss (Maffra) .................... (0) C. Sutton (Trar) ................... (3) A. Carr (Maffra) ................... (0) J. Cunico (Trar) ................... (0) D. Prout (Maffra) ................ (0) W. Hams (Sale) ................... (1) J. McMillan (L’gatha) ........... (0) A. Heppell (L’gatha)............. (0)

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Mirboo North slips to third YALLOURN Yallourn North kept its ﬁnal ﬁve chances alive when it defeated Mirboo North by 21 points in perfect sunshine at George Bates Reserve, Yallourn North last Saturday.

As a result of its surprise loss, Mirboo North slips to third spot on the Mid Gippsland ladder and now faces fourth-placed Morwell East this Saturday in a crucial encounter at Tigerland. Mirboo North made eight changes from its previous week’s winning team against Hill End. Ben Webb, Anthony Bence, Daniel Taylor, Matt Holland (all injured), Brent Harriage and Brett Palmer (unavailable), Aaron Tangusso and Jacob Vuillermin (omitted), made way for Allister Keel, Peter Gilpin, Shane Peters, Lachlan Gronow, Dale Banks, Peter Taylor, Nick Gardiner and Peter Mongta. After a goalless ﬁrst term, and trailing at halftime by two points, the Bombers swept all before them in the last half by booting seven goals to Mirboo North’s two to run out comfortable winners. Don Webb did his best to keep Mirboo North in the contest with excellent ruck play and sensational high marking in defence and

around the ground. However, Mirboo North was unable to shut down YYN’s forward pocket dynamo, Tim Phillips, who was a beacon of encouragement for his team-mates and slotted six magnificent goals. Short in stature, but strong-bodied and as slippery as an eel, the talented Phillips carved up Mirboo North’s defence like a hot knife going through butter. YYN’s Tom Hutton and Barrie Burnett were also at the top of their games and caused plenty of grief around the packs for the Tigers. Mirboo North opened well and had three goals on the scoreboard before Burnett found playing coach, Dale Burridge, who brought up YYN’s first major from 35 metres directly in front. Phillips quickly added another for the Bombers to bring the home side within two points of the Tigers. Then, Peter Mongta, Don Webb and Peter Taylor all used beautiful foot passing to ferry the ball to Peter Gilpin, who cleverly ran around his opponent and brought up the Tigers’ fourth from 45 metres. When Phillips secured his second major on the halftime siren, alarm bells were ringing for Mirboo North; the Bombers were cock-ahoop, but the Tigers looked flat and jaded as they left the field for the long break. With Burnett on fire, Denis Heily and Luke Nelson running wild and Phil-

lips owning the goal square, YYN put the accelerator to the floor in the third term and slammed on five goals. The Bombers’ tails were up and the Tigers’ shoulders were slouching from the constant pressure applied by their opponents. Mirboo North did its best to hang on, but the momentum was with the high-flying Bombers, who had stopped the Tigers in their tracks. Kallum Nash, Alex Windsor and Byron Dalliston battled hard for Mirboo North, as did Josh Taylor, Damien Turner and Jacob Nash. The Tigers were reduced to 17 men when Dwayne Gunn was sent to the sin bin by the umpires and they were also limited with interchange options after Peters left the field with an injured left knee. Mirboo North’s only goal in the final term came from a long angled roost with a taut instep by Jacob Nash, that split a narrow opening between the big white sticks. This Saturday, dual premiership defender, Drew Gardener, plays his 200th senior game for Mirboo North. Reserves Loud thumping, head banging, heavy metal, pumpup music in YYN’s rooms provided an interesting and innovative pre-match routine for the Bombers. Despite the diversion next door, Mirboo North hit the ground running and sim-

Foster and Stony Creek players to represent Vic FOSTER and Stony Creek Football Clubs currently sit in the top two of the Alberton Football League, so it comes as no surprise that two players from each of the sides were chosen to try out for a spot with Country Victoria.

Tyson King and Shaun Everington from Foster, as well as Brad Hutchinson and Brenton Byrnes of Stony Creek have been invited to try their luck. Everington, Hutchinson and Byrnes were all selected it was announced on Monday. The quartet joined 41 other hopefuls from around Victoria, vying for a spot in a prestigious lineup on Sunday, July 18 at the Harry Trott Reserve in Albert Park. The 25 players that were selected will com-

pete in the Landmark Australian Country Football Carnival in Canberra between Thursday July 22, and Sunday July 25. Last week, coach Ron Thomas said that there is still plenty of thought going into his ﬁnal squad for the Landmark Australian Country Football Championships. “We need to see how the guys come out of the weekend of club football before we put the names together for our touring party. We have a session on Sunday and all decisions will be made after that point. “The new format of this carnival will be fairly intense on the bodies of the players, and we want to make sure we have the full complement of ﬁt players in the right positional mix that will allow us to compete at our maximum while in Canberra for the carnival”, Thomas said.

• Brenton Byrnes

• Brad Hutchinson.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 17 - July 24 MDU v DWWWW Inv-Kongwak v Stony Creek Yarram v Fish Creek Kilcunda-Bass v Kor-Bena Dalyston v Foster Toora v Tarwin Phillip Island - bye

MID GIPPSLAND Round 16 - July 24 Yarragon v Trafalgar Newborough v Yinnar Boolarra v Thorpdale Mirboo North v Morwell East Hill End v Yall-Yall North

GIPPSLAND Round 15 - July 24 Sale v Drouin Morwell v Moe (Sunday) Warragul v Maffra Leongatha v Traralgon Wonthaggi - bye

ELLINBANK Round 15 - July 24 Buln Buln v Neerim South Bunyip v Nyora Ellinbank v Poowong Garﬁeld v Warragul Ind. Koo Wee Rup v Cora Lynn Lang Lang v Catani Nilma-Darnum v Nar Nar Goon Longwarry - bye

ply went about its normal business of kicking goals. By quarter-time, the mighty Tigers had ﬁve majors on the board and the Bombers had none. Simon Lawson played his 150th club game for Mirboo North and capped off a ﬁne day of accomplishment with two goals. Jacob Vuillermin was in superb form for Mirboo North, with plenty of quality possessions and long kicks to position, a feature of his play. Ben Leach (two goals), Joel Graeme and Ben Joustra, were also key playmakers in Mirboo North’s solid 24-point victory. Rohan Bounds was easily YYN’s best player – indeed,

OTHER MATCHES Yarragon 11.12.78 d Morwell East 10.4.64. Trafalgar 16.8.104 d Newborough 9.8.62. Thorpdale 12.15.87 d Yinnar 6.10.46. RESERVES Morwell East 21.13.139 d Yarragon 2.5.17. Trafalgar 8.5.53 d Newborough 5.5.35. Thorpdale 12.17.89 d Yinnar 1.4.10. THIRDS Newborough 18.11.119 d Trafalgar 7.5.47. Thorpdale 6.11.47 d Yinnar 5.9.39. FOURTHS Yarragon 13.9.87 d Morwell East 2.3.15. Trafalgar 6.6.42 d Newborough 6.2.38. Yinnar 12.11.83 d Thorpdale 5.3.33.

it could be said his running and perseverance literally knew no bounds. Fourths Mirboo North easily accounted for YYN by 73

points in a brilliant display of high quality play-on football. The Tigers spread the load unselﬁshly and had winners on all lines.

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER

Yallourn Yallourn North 10.8.68 d Mirboo North 6.11.47. Yallourn Yallourn North goals: Tim Phillips 6, Dale Burridge 2, Barrie Burnett 1, Thomas Hutton 1. Best: Thomas Hutton, Tim Phillips, Barrie Burnett, Denis Heily, Luke Nelson, Campbell MacInnes. Mirboo North goals: Peter Gilpin 2, Nick Gardiner 1, Damien Turner 1, Jacob Nash 1, Dwayne Gunn 1. Best: Donovan Webb, Kallum Nash, Alex Windsor, Byron Dalliston, Damien Turner, Jacob Nash.

RESERVES Mirboo North 8.8.56 d Yallourn Yallourn North 4.8.32 Top goalkickers: Benjamin Leach 2, Simon Lawson 2 (Mirboo North). Mirboo North best: Jacob Vuiller-

min, Joel Graeme, Ben Joustra, Shaun Helms, Benjamin Leach, Simon Lawson. Yallourn Yallourn North best: Rohan Bounds, Ash Law, Rohan Needham, Adam Bounds, Ricky Martin, Mark Rejmer.

FOURTHS Mirboo North 13.9.87 d Yallourn Yallourn North 2.2.14. Top goalkickers: Liam Joustra 2, Mathew Hinkley 2, Chris Irwin 2 (Mirboo North). Mirboo North best: Mitchell Wightman, Bradley Taylor, Nicholas Gervasi, Luke Heath, Liam Joustra, Liam Smit. Yallourn Yallourn North best: Elliott DeCarli, Lucas Fry, Glen Dove, Billy McSweeney, Joshua Dobson, Jack King.

Trafalgar ............... 198.68 Yarragon ............... 158.46 Mirboo North ........ 121.51 Morwell East......... 125.10 Thorpdale ............. 103.14 Yall Yall North ........... 77.06 Newborough ............ 86.23 Boolarra ................... 71.34 Yinnar ...................... 62.27 Hill End .................... 65.54

52 44 44 40 28 20 18 14 12 8

RESERVES LADDER Morwell East......... 259.80 Mirboo North ........ 189.35 Trafalgar ............... 165.05 Newborough ......... 117.65 Thorpdale ............. 129.15 Boolarra ................. 124.61 Yall Yall North ........... 60.26 Yinnar ...................... 53.86 Hill End .................... 68.00 Yarragon .................. 23.72

56 52 36 32 28 28 16 16 8 8

THIRDS Boolarra 11.15.81 d Hill End 10.11.71. Boolarra goals: Matthew Powers 3, Daniel Wilson 2, Scott Boddy 2, Shane Colbert 1, Dustin Hodge 1, Simon Buglisi 1, Jesse Giardina 1. Best: Jordan Cargill, Kenneth Towt, Vincent Corbett, Chris Riseley, James Holmes, Daniel Wilson. Hill End goals: Joshua Costa 3, Joshua Tymensen 2, Glen Byrne 2, Adam Mitchell 1, Kris Ayton 1, Drew Mizzi 1. Best: Jeremy Rees, Joshua Costa, Jonathan Noy, Simon Fiddelaers, Andrew Pearce, Kris Ayton.

RESERVES Boolarra 12.12.84 d Hill End 3.5.23. Top goalkicker: Brendan Wilson 8

(Boolarra). Boolarra best: Joshua Wilson, Brendan Wilson, Thomas Beamish, Chris Sykes, Barry Ellis, Angus Craddock. Hill End best: Andrew Cochrane, Braedon Macdermid, Michael Ryan, Kane Whelan, Jake Gibbs.

FOURTHS Hill End 12.11.83 d Boolarra 0.6.6. Top goalkickers: Shannon Byrne 2, Simon Noy 2, Charlie Rieniets 2 (Hill End) Hill End best: Shannon Byrne, Simon Noy, Mitchell Mather, Jackson Giles, Charlie Rieniets, Patrick Muccillo. Boolarra best: Tim Dowe, Hamish Towns, John-Lee Robinson, Jacob Dudek, Jay Mc Lennan, Ossy Gilpin.

LADDER Mirboo North ........ 296.30 Newborough ......... 163.85 Hill End ................... 94.46 Thorpdale ............... 72.81 Yinnar ..................... 74.32 Morwell East ............ 77.08 Trafalgar ................... 61.60

52 48 40 38 36 24 22

FOURTHS LADDER Yarragon .............. 390.46 Trafalgar ............... 295.51 Mirboo North ........ 254.57 Newborough ......... 261.92 Yinnar ................... 168.90 Hill End .................... 68.52 Morwell East ............ 56.42 Thorpdale ................ 48.00 Yall Yall North ........... 28.87 Boolarra .................. 22..22

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Dees’ final term charge SENIORS LADDER W L D

Pts

Foster.............14 0 0 309.45 Stony Creek...11 2 1 158.84 Phillip Island .10 5 0 204.64 MDU .................9 5 0 113.62 Kor-Bena..........8 6 1 133.75 Tarwin ..............8 6 0 141.72 Kil-Bass ............7 7 0 116.65 Yarram ..............7 8 0 110.81 Inv-Kongwak .......7 7 0 99.76 Fish Creek ..........7 7 0 99.05 Dalyston............2 12 0 71.95 Toora ................2 12 0 34.54 DWWWW..........0 15 0 16.02

56 46 40 36 34 32 28 28 28 28 8 8 0

GOALKICKERS A. Russell (Tarwin) .............. (1) J. Best (Foster) ................... (5) T. Bartholomew (Foster) ..... (4) K. Bergles (Tarwin) ............. (5) J. Swift (Yarram).................. (3) A. Harris (MDU) .................. (4) L. Reddie (Inv-K’wak).......... (4) B. Eddy (Foster) .................. (8) S. Clark (Kil-Bass) .............. (0) J. Wells (Kil-Bass) ............... (0)

69 55 51 50 39 35 35 32 31 31

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Pts

Kor-Bena........13 2 0 529.10 Inv-Kongwak .13 1 0 294.02 Stony Creek...11 3 0 222.10 Fish Creek .....11 3 0 189.51 Phillip Island .10 5 0 241.23 Foster...............9 5 0 151.19 MDU .................8 6 0 134.73 Kil-Bass ............5 9 0 53.61 Dalyston............4 10 0 72.65 Yarram ................4 1 0 52.96 Toora.................4 10 0 32.36 Tarwin ...............1 13 0 42.81 DWWWW..........0 15 0 11.16

52 52 44 44 40 36 32 20 16 16 16 4 0

GOALKICKERS J. Jackson (Inv-K’wak) ........ (6) B. Mitchell (Fish Creek) ...... (0) J. Dowie (Inv-K’wak) ........... (1) M. Cantwell (MDU) ............. (2) D. Smith (Foster) ................. (3) K. Taylor (PI) ....................... (0) S. Ramsey (Dalyston) ......... (0) R. Provan (Kor-Bena) ......... (0) D. Burge (Stony Creek) ...... ((3) S. Edwards (Kor-Bena) ....... (4)

70 39 37 28 28 27 24 23 22 22

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Pts

Phillip Island .15 0 0 365.62 60 Kor-Bena........14 1 0 361.32 56 Foster.............11 3 0 227.35 44 Dalyston ......... 9 5 0 131.65 36 Toora ................9 5 0 111.82 36 MDU .................8 6 0 121.07 32 Yarram ................7 8 0 84.96 28 Kil-Bass ..............6 8 0 86.54 24 Tarwin .................5 9 0 47.40 20 Stony Creek ......4 10 0 95.13 16 Inv-K’wak ...........2 12 0 56.65 8 DWWWW...........2 13 0 48.11 8 Fish Creek .........1 13 0 21.15 4 GOALKICKERS T. Sorrell (Kor-Bena) ........... (2) I. Osman (Kor-Bena) ........... (3) D. Johnston (PI) .................. (0) D. Williams (Foster) ............. (1) J. Prowd (Foster) ................ (2) M. Edwards (Kor-Bena) ...... (3) J. Rippingale (Kor-Bena)..... (2) R. Coulthard (Yarram) ......... (0) M. Howell (Foster)............... (1) J. Meade (Kor-Bena)........... (0)

AT THREE quarter time Fish Creek led MDU by three points, and after coming back from two goals down at half time it seemed the Kangaroos would take the points. But the Demons found some inspiration during the final change and stormed home, kicking four goals to one to win by 26 points. The match was hotly contested up until halfway through the final term, when MDU took control. The first quarter was fierce, with physical pressure from both sides getting the crowd

involved and making for good viewing. At quarter time scores were level and both sides came into their respective huddles with plenty of ﬁre in the belly. The Demons kicked a couple of goals clear during the second term, moving the ball with more purpose and using a more direct style than in the ﬁrst quarter. It was a day for the youngsters, with Tom Corry and Joel Sinclair two of MDU’s best, while Jake Staley, Lachie Pratt and Jordan Shaw were among the top six for Fishy. The young players showed signs, and gave their sides a much needed enthusiasm that kept

the game bubbling along all day. At half time MDU had a 12 point lead, yet Fish Creek were still up and about. With the long break behind them, both teams came out at a furious pace in the third term, hitting hard and moving the ball quickly. Fishy wrestled back the momentum in the third term, kicking four goals to two, and if not for inaccurate kicking, would have pushed further ahead. Brent Cooper and Staley did the bulk of their side’s scoring, kicking eight of the side’s nine goals and providing a target for their team when moving forward.

PHILLIP Island hosted bottom side DWWWW at Cowes oval. The Allies were showing up the Bulldogs in the ﬁrst few minutes as they scored a behind and then their ﬁrst goal. B. Vernon was popping up everywhere and helped the home side to take control of the game. They kicked nine unanswered goals for the rest of the quarter with Captain Riky kicking three. The game was effectively won at quarter time, with a percentage booster up for grabs. Quarter time: Phillip Island 10.9.69 DWWWW 1.1.7. The second quarter was all Phillip Island’s as they dominated the possession count and continued to hit the

scoreboard regularly. Youle and B.Vernon were wreaking havoc all over the ground and Stock capitalised down forward, kicking two majors. The Bulldogs were sharing the ball around, with every player doing their bit to get the ball forward. On the odd occasion that the Allies worked the ball forward, it was quickly rebounded straight back out by the Island defenders. Half time: Phillip Island 18.15.123 DWWWW 1.1.7. The Island stepped up their scoring rate in the last quarter, booting 10 goals for the quarter. Z. Vernon took plenty of grabs around the ground to excite the crowd, whilst J. Dykes’ work rate was impressive. The Allies were scoreless again.

Three quarter time: Phillip Island 28.19.187 DWWWW 1.1.7. The Phillip Island side saved their best until last, as they kicked 12 goals in the last quarter to give DWWWW their biggest loss for the season. J. Dykes capped off a great game, kicking two goals to take his tally to

Phillip Island 40.28.268 d DWWWW 1.1.7 Phillip Island goals: J. Dykes 5, M. Riky 5, C. Terlich 4, S. McDonnell 4, S. Docherty 3, J. Guilmartin 3, B. Vernon 3, A. Stock 2, S. Murdoch 2, J. Robinson 2, S. Riordan 1, C. Dykes 1, T. Daff 1, Z. Vernon 1, M. Price 1, D. Holland 1, J. Youle 1. Best: B. Vernon, M. Riky, J. Dykes, S. Murdoch, Z. Vernon, A. Stock. DWWWW goal: K. Henderson 1. Best: O. Henderson, K. Rendell, S. Buckley, P. Griffiths, M. O’Sullivan, L. Madeley. RESERVES

Phillip Island 30.17.197 d DWWWW 0.0.0 Top goalkicker: S. Huther 6 (Phillip Island) Phillip Island best: J. Turner, A. Hancock, J. Docherty, K. Taylor, S. Huther, J. Sunderland. DWWWW best: J. Henderson, N.

41 40 38 28 28 23 22 22 21 19

LADDER W L D

Pts

0 0 952.11 1 0 450.00 4 0 451.81 4 0 303.74 5 0 187.83 6 0 112.50 7 1 100.00 8 1 954.52 10 0 60.38 10 0 51.92 10 0 45.50

56 52 44 44 36 36 26 22 16 16 16

GOALKICKERS J. Hopkins (Kor-Bena) ........ (4) J. Thomas (Dalyston) .......... (0) A. Officer (PI)q .................... (6) J. Read (Kil-Bass) ............... (0) T. Smith (Fish Creek) .......... (0) T. Bone (Kil-Bass) ............... (0) J. Dakin (Kil-Bass) .............. (0) D. Blackney (Kil-Bass) ........ (0) Z. Mayo (Kor-Bena)............. (3) C. Smith (Kil-Bass) ............. (0) L. Johnson (Inv-K’wak) ....... (0)

55 34 31 31 31 28 27 26 25 20 20

take on the Allies at home, and should go on to level points in third with Phillip Island who have the bye.

Fish Creek will play Yarram at Yarram in what will be an entertaining clash, with both sides on seven wins.

MDU 13.8.86 d Fish Creek 9.8.62

Mackie. UNDER 18s

MDU goals: A. Harris 4, T. Tohiariki 2, D. Adkins 2, T. Wightman 2, T. Corry 1, R. Mullens 1, D. Epa 1. Best: C. Salmon, K. Gowers, R. Mullens, D. Epa, J. Sinclair, T. Corry. Fish Creek goals: B. Cooper 4, J. Staley 4, T. Manne 1. Fish Creek best: A. Ireland, J. Staley, B. Cooper, L. Pratt, J. Shaw, T. Manne. RESERVES

MDU 8.11.59 d Fish Creek 1.1.7

Fish Creek 15.2.92 d MDU 9.0.54 Top goalkicker: S. Smith 6 (Fish Creek). Fish Creek best: M. Watkins, R. Staley, S. Smith, P. Mueller, S. Ellicott, J. Spokes. MDU best: S. White, M. Smith, B. Densley, N. Eddy, M. Lafferty, S.

Top goalkicker: S. Thomas 5 (MDU). MDU best: L. Findlay, S. Synan, S. Thomas, H. Langenberg, M. Olden, C. Hutcheson. Fish Creek best: M. Francis, M. Clark, B. Demaria, T. McGannon, R. Musinskas, C. Batten. UNDER 15s

MDU 4.3.27 d Fish Creek 3.4.22 Top goalkicker: N. Moore 3 (MDU). MDU best: J. Hoy, A. Hill, C. Harris, B. Thomas (Jnr), N. Moore, D. Campbell. Fish Creek best: J. Flanders, H. Buckland, J. O’Sullivan, K. Byers, S. Buckland, R. McGannon.

Island kicks 40 goals

UNDER 15 Kil-Bass .........14 Dalyston ........13 Kor-Bena........11 Philip Island ..11 Fish Creek .......9 Yarram .............9 MDU .................6 Inv-Kongwak .....5 Toora.................4 Stony Creek ......4 Foster ...............4

MDU looked lethargic in the third term, and appeared to have fallen away, glad to hear the siren sound for the final change. And with final quarters being their worst for the last couple of months, it seemed as though MDU would be forced to surrender their place in the top four and slip to sixth. But instead the Demons found another gear, and charged home to record what will be a confidence boosting win for the club. With the win, MDU now sits fourth on the ladder and is easily the most improved side in the competi tion over the last two months. Next week they will

Big win: Phillip Island dominated against DWWWW.

ﬁve, Terlich kicked his fourth goal and McDonnell ended up with four goals. B. Vernon ran out the game well to be best on ground. Seventeen individual goalkickers helped the Island to 40 goals as they go into the bye next week.

Morris, O. Henderson, S. Thomas, T. Hunter, G. Griffiths. UNDER 18s

Phillip Island 12.19.91 d DWWWW 4.0.24 Top goalkickers: numerous players kicked 2. Phillip Island best: J. Blackwell, A. Emery, M. Wright, N. Pluck, D. Hunter, M. Guy. DWWWW best: E. Paterson, K. Henderson, D. Vardy, B. Vardy, J. Pintus, A. Parry. UNDER 15s

Phillip Island 27.9.171 d DWWWW 1.1.7 Top goalkicker: A. Officer 6 (Phillip Island). Phillip Island best: J. Cleeland, C. Pollard-Virtue, C. Justice, R. Arnold, A. Myers, T. Duncan. DWWWW best: A. Moore, B. Maher, B. Mobbs, D. Skarratt, A. O’Sullivan, B. O’Loughlin.

Rare chance: Sea Eagle Jonathon Rocotas dashes through an opening to push the ball forward for Inverloch-Kongwak, as team-mate Luke Metselaar (46) and Dalyston’s Justin Licis watch on.

Invy wins

DALYSTON were forced to wait until Saturday night for their celebrations after Inverloch spoiled their 100th anniversary plans.

The Magpies looked good at the start of the match, with Nick Garnham kicking four goals in a blazing opening ﬁrst term. But after quarter time it was all Inverloch, who kicked eight goals to one in the second term and split the game open. It was another demoralising fade out for the Magpies, who have worked hard in matches all year only to surrender the lead later on. The young brigade was again handy for the side, who relished the return to form of Joe Sibly, who worked hard getting in and under packs. At half time the Sea Eagles led by 23 points, and only extended that lead to 28 at the ﬁnal change, which can be taken as an encouraging sign from Dalyston. Inverloch played a great quarter and two good ones to win the match, but against Stony Creek next week they will need to play four quarters of great footy to win the match. Dalyston will take on Foster in what will be a big test for them, and their ability to compete. Inverloch-Kongwak 14.9.93 d Dalyston 10.5.65

Gheller, S. Johnstone. UNDER 18s

I-K: L. Reddie 4, T. Krause 2, N. Cant 2, P. Jobling 2, J. Griffiths 1, M. Billows 1, D. Kilpatrick 1, W. Jeffs 1. Best: T. Krause, D. Clark, W. Jeffs, A. Cross, D. Kilpatrick, M. Billows. Dalyston goals: N. Garnham 4, B. Carew 2, N. Burchell 2, W. Howson 1, R. Davey 1. Best: J. Sibly, R. Jennings, B. Carew, D. Wylie, M. Rosendale, K. Maloney. RESERVES

Dalyston 6.11.47 d I-K 5.7.37

I-K 11.7.73 d Dalyston 7.6.48

Top goalkicker: L. Bowler 4 (Dalyston). Dalyston best: L. Bowler, C. Green, L. McRae, M. Schreck, T. Landells, J. Ray-Angarane. I-K best: S. Worthy, J. Truman, M. MacKay, C. Holmes, J. Whitford, D. Drowley.

Top goalkicker: J. Jackson 6 (I-K). I-K best: M. Shaw, T. Phillips, M. Ford, A. Powell, J. Jackson, R. Minns. Dalyston best: A. Donohue, R. Birnie, A. Williams, J. McRae, J.

Top goalkickers: R. Beaton 2 (Dalyston) and Z. Fowler 2 (I-K). Dalyston best: A. Jerrard, R. Beaton, M. Howell, L. McRae, S. Kuyper, D. Van Agtmaal. I-K best: B. Rigby, Z. Fowler, T. Beckerleg, D. Trewin, S. Worthy, J. Allen. UNDER 15s

Dalyston 11.6.72 d I-K 3.3.21

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Stony home by 30 STONY Creek benefited from Yarram’s slow start and inaccuracy in front of goal as they won by 30 points at home on Saturday. Embarrassingly Yarram failed to kick a goal in the first half as eight shots went through for points. Cameron Stone put in a best on ground performance for the Lions and kicked two goals as well. Justin Shields kicked three for the winners. Yarram were happy with the return of Josh Swift from injury and Jed Lamb playing, but the late withdrawal of Buckley dampened the mood somewhat as his leadership and on field performance of late has been most beneficial. In a bruising match played at breakneck speed, both sides went at it from the first siren. Stony were on the scoreboard early through Shields and as the Yarram defence settled, it was Parry clearing and Lukas Jenkins taking some telling marks that halted several Stony attacking moves. Yarram were winning the clearances, but found it hard to pierce the Stony half back line. Stony bagged two more goals, while Yarram could only reply with points.

Stony Creek 10.12.72 d Yarram 5.12.42 Stony Creek goals: J. Shields 3, C. Stone 2, L. Byrnes 1, L. Horsbourgh 1, J. Chalmers 1, A. Huggins 1, C. Verboon 1. Best: C. Stone, B. Byrnes, D. Zuidema, N. Rodda, L. Byrnes, C. Verboon. Yarram goals: J. Swift 3. Best: D. Clavarino, L. Borne, R. Jamieson, C. Bruns, J. Swift, H. Norman. RESERVES

The second term began at the same frenetic pace, with Rodda and Zuidema working hard around the packs for Stony. The battle in the ruck was enthralling with the Dees’ Lukas Jenkins more than holding his own against Byrnes. But Stony rattled on another three goals whilst the Demons could still only find the points. The third term saw Josh Swift kick Yarram’s first goal followed by another. Just as the tide seemed to be turning, Lukas Jenkins sustained a corky and despite valiant attempts to return to the fray he took no further part in proceedings. Despite this, Yarram won the quarter, but still trailed by five majors at the last break. The first five minutes of the last saw an epic arm wrestle that stalled only when Stony goaled to create a gap that was unlikely to be bridged. Still the Demons battled on, with goals to Swift and Lamb on the boundary. Next week Stony Creek heads to Inverloch where they should win against Inverloch-Kongwak, while Yarram is at home to Fish Creek. Both the Demons and Kangaroos have won seven games so far this season.

FOSTER has continued on their winning way, recording their 14th win for season 2010 against the lowly Toora.

land, H. Clark, R. Durkin, T. Smith, B. Waugh. UNDER 18s

Yarram 4.6.30 d Stony Creek 3.4.22 Top goalkicker: C. Sutherland 2 (Yarram). Yarram best: J. Anderson, M. Clavarino, M. Mason, M. Thomson, C. Sutherland, D. Borgia. Stony Creek best: K. Guiney, D. Potter, T. Fleming, T. Pate, M. Ellicott, J. Densley. UNDER 15s

Stony Creek 14.15.99 d Yarram 5.5.35

Yarram 6.10.46 d Stony Creek 2.6.18

Top goalkickers: D. Burge 3, M. Fleming 3, M. Davies 2 (Stony Creek) and Z. Lamb 3 (Yarram). Stony Creek best: M. Fleming, D. Gilliatte, D. Burge, J. Schelling, A. Evison, A. Marty. Yarram best: D. Quigley, K. Suther-

Top goalkicker: C. Barlow 2 (Yar). Yarram best: B. Martin, J. Thomson, T. Holt, J. Rowley, P. Baltruschaitis, P. Le Blanc. Stony Creek best: S. Wilson, T. Stone, D. Enter, J. Stuart, E. Taylor, J. Brown.

Air battle: Stony Creek’s Nick Myhall and Andrew Verboon aim to beat Yarram’s Brett McMahon. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

Dogs’ finals hopes alive By Jacob DeKunder

KORUMBURRABena had the task of taking on the higher ranked Tarwin Sharks last weekend in sunny, yet muddy, conditions. Winning this game was an important step in

holding on to ﬁnals hopes for the Bulldogs and the home team managed to come through. The ﬁrst quarter had Kor-Bena kicking with the strong wind behind them. The home team’s scoring started with a goal from Ty Lucas. Although the wind was giving the Bulldogs

a handy advantage, it was making it hard to keep kicks straight in front of goal. Langley for Kor-Bena continued the scoring with a goal from a set shot 40 metres out. Two quick goals from Jimmy Kyle followed. Another goal from Lucas rounded out the ﬁrst

Got it: Bulldog James Kyle seizes a loose ball to keep the Sherrin in Korumburra/Bena’s possession.

Foster again

quarter and had the home team with an impressive lead of 39. Tarwin had the wind advantage in the second and started scoring, with a goal from Will Blundy. Despite their aggressive opening to the quarter, the Sharks were not taking full advantage of the wind. However goals from Alby Russell and Blundy had the Sharks closing in on the Bulldogs. As the wind died down towards the end of the quarter Kor-Bena’s Cade Maskell was able to sneak a goal. The Sharks ﬁnished out the quarter with a goal from Kael Bergles who was presenting well up forward. The Bulldogs led by 20 at the main break. The third started with a goal for Tarwin from Bergles, who continued to play a big role in the Sharks’ forward 50. The muddy areas of the ground continued to grow and become slipperier, which lead to some scrappy football in the centre plays.

The Bulldogs’ kicking in front of goal in the third was anything but accurate, with three behinds and two shots missing everything meaning they were unable to record a goal for the quarter. Despite this the margin stood at 15 in the home team’s favour at three quarter time. Two quick goals from the Bulldogs’ Cade Maskell started off the fourth quarter and had the Doggies leading by 27.

This was followed by a goal from Tarwin’s Bergles, but was answered by another goal from Maskell. The Sharks teamed together and managed to pull out three more goals from Bergles to bring the margin back to 10. A ﬁnal goal from Maskell in the dying minutes made it apparent the game was the Bulldogs’. As the ﬁnal siren sounded the margin stood at 16 in the home team’s favour.

Korumburra-Bena 11.14.80 d Tarwin 9.10.64

UNDER 18s

Kor-Bena goals: C. Maskell 5, J. Kyle 3, T. Lucas 2, C. Langley 1. Best: T. Smith, M. Bradley, J. Kyle, D. Muir, S. Braithwaite, A. Miller. Tarwin goals: K. Bergles 5, W. Blundy 3, A. Russell 1. Best: S. McMicking, K. Bergles, N. McRae, T. Cameron, W. Blundy, J. McMicking. RESERVES

Top goalkickers: I. Osman 3, M. Edwards 3 (Kor-Bena). Kor-Bena best: J. Rippingale, A. Snooks, K. Rigby, T. Findlay, J. Smith, K. Arestia. Tarwin best: J. Holness, K. Duncan-Jones, J. McKenzieEdwards, J. Croxford, J. Stewart, O. Cumming.

Kor-Bena 17.10.112 d Tarwin 5.3.33

Kor-Bena 17.12.114 d Tarwin 0.0.0

Top goalkicker: S. Edwards 4 (Kor-Bena). Kor-Bena best: G. Odgers, R. Stubbs, M. Cozzio, S. Edwards, M. Walker, J. Caporale. Tarwin best: D. Leggo, T. Lomax, P. Houston, E. Grattan, N. McRae, J. Van Dillen.

Top goalkicker: J. Hopkins 4 (Kor-Bena). Kor-Bena best: R. Hansch, A. O’Neill, L. Auddino, J. Hopkins, R. Stewart, J. Harris. Tarwin best: D. Turner, K. Robinson, H. Dubberley, J. Moore, A. Turner, L. Keily.

Kor-Bena 13.8.86 d Tarwin 3.8.26

UNDER 15s

In a clinical display, the Tigers increased their lead at every break and left Toora wondering what happened after quarter time. The Magpies were up and about during the first break, after being within a goal of the so far undefeated side. While an upset still seemed far from possible, it looked as if Toora were going to challenge like no other team had. But once again, as they have done so many times this year, Foster proved it was just their own poor start as they kicked 10 goals in the second term to leave their opposition behind. Toora only added two points in the second quarter as the Tigers began to run and carry, breaking the lines and running forward confidently. Brett Eddy slotted eight majors, and was well supported by Jake Best (five) and Tom Bartholomew (four). At half time Toora were left to sit in the rooms and ponder what had gone wrong, but they all knew – Foster’s best is far too good. The Magpies showed signs in the third term, pressuring the Tigers again and forcing mistakes, but still lost the quarter by 13 as Foster’s lead grew to 65 at the last change. Mark Glowery was the visitors’ best, kicking four of his side’s six goals and giving them something to kick to when going forward. But the Pies could not find anywhere in the last quarter, and they got steam rolled by the fitter, stronger side. Foster piled on 10 last quarter goals, and should have been more, if not for the seven behinds. The game was not a pretty one to watch for Toora supporters, and it seems as if no side feels comfortable taking on the raging premiership favourites. They will take on Dalyston next week, in what is expected to be another crushing win by the dominant Tigers. For Toora, they will play Tarwin at home, who will be ready to come out firing after a loss to Korumburra.

Foster 25.18.168 d Toora 6.6.42 Foster goals: B. Eddy 8, J. Best 5, T. Bartholomew 4, S. Everington 2, S. Hawking 2, N. Grylls 1, B. Rooney 1, J. Stevenson 1, C. Ratcliffe 1. Best: N. Grylls, J. Cowell, T. Bartholomew, J. Best, S. Hawking, M. Fleming. Toora goals: M. Glowrey 4, C. Hanratty 1, P. Grant 1. Best: M. Glowrey, C. Hilder, L. Grylls, N. Green, L. Dyson, T. Allott. RESERVES

Foster 15.10.100 d Toora 4.1.25 Top goalkicker: L. Galle 6 (Foster). Foster best: L. Galle, M. Comben, A. Heal, S. Mills, A. Webster, M. Eales. Toora best: J. Cripps, M. Hilder, C. Ferguson, M. Daley, H. Hanratty, C. McSherry. UNDER 18s

Foster 9.10.64 d Toora 6.7.43 Top goalkickers: J. Prowd 2 (Foster) and B. Doran 2, D. Hanratty 2 (Toora). Foster best: S. Chaseling, B. Tilley, D. Vandyke, J. Lowe, D. Williams, W. Aitken. Toora best: M. Brown, J. Toner, D. Hanratty, B. Scammell, B. Doran, L. Whittle. UNDER 15s

Toora 9.6.60 d Foster 3.3.21 Top goalkicker: A. Vening 4 (Toora). Toora best: B. Doran, K. Holmes, A. Vening, V. Ditta, J. Clifton, L. Chatfield. Foster best: M. Brickle, D. Hateley, B. Hutchison, L. Bromley, M. Prowd, E. Smith.

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Team of the century By Isaac McCallum THE DALYSTON Football Club announced its team of the century on the weekend to mark its 100 year milestone as a key player in football in the area.

Twenty-seven of the club’s best performers from the last century were honoured with selection, and 275 guests were on hand to witness the occasion at the Wonthaggi Town Hall. The proud club has a history dating back as far as 1898, but it wasn’t until 1910 a formalised league was developed. Leading the century’s best team list are coach John “Bonny” Connelly, who won two premierships in his time, and captain Noel Buckley

who played 93 matches and coached Dalyston to four premierships. In 1953, Noel Buckley was appointed coach at £2.10 per week and proved to be one of Dalyston’s greatest coaches, winning the 1953 and 1954 flags. In 1961, with the retirement of Noel Buckley, Bonny Connelly was appointed coach and with a weekly payment of £8.10, Connelly led Dalyston to another premiership. Noel Sibly, who is positioned on a half forward flank in the team of the century, recollects getting paid just $5 a win he played. “The game has become a lot more financial than in my day,” Noel said. Dalyston won the premiership in 1963 under Bonny Connelly, however it would be some years before they had success again, winning the Thirds premierships in 1969 and

1970 under Con Donohue. At this time two of Dalyston’s most prominent players were Colin McRae, who also played for Fitzroy, and Ian Robertson who became one of Carlton’s best players and a very successful television and radio commentator. One of the club’s most successful players, Paul “Noddy” Ware, was given the honour of selection in the side, as ruck rover, and although the club champion has won 11 best and fairest awards, he said he was still surprised to be included. “I didn’t expect it, you never expect these things, I just played because I loved it,” he said. Ware said that Dalyston is a very enjoyable club to play for, and that he never thought of leaving during his time. Continued on page 60.

Too tight: Inverloch-Kongwak’s Luke Metselaar (with ball) comes under pressure from Dalyston during the Reserves match at Inverloch on Saturday. The Sea Eagles won 73 to 48.