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Friends reunite Acrobat China bound Page 3

LEONGATHA Primary School student Isla Hickey has kept in touch with her Chinese friend Xhang ZiYe since visiting China during Easter. Last week, the friends came together again when a Chinese group visited the school. Read more on page 9.

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Green light New rubbish service sparks controversy By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippslanders are concerned a new kerbside green waste collection service will add to the rising costs of living.

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The service will stop 1000 tonnes of green waste a year from entering landfill, and while some residents welcomed the compulsory service, others believe it should be optional, particularly if they have no or little green waste. The fortnightly service will cost residents $76.73 a year from July 1, 2015, but with the 16 per cent reduction in waste charges to apply, the cost will drop to about $40 – less than 80 cents a week - Cr Don Hill said at last Wednesday’s South Gippsland Shire Council meeting. The illegal dumping of green waste such as garden cuttings and food waste is filling the Koonwarra landfill too fast and releasing too many greenhouse emissions. This will be the first time the service has been offered in the shire and 7200 properties are expected to benefit.

Mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said council had good reasons for the service, but residents would pay. “It’s a new service. It’s desirable on environmental grounds. I’m prepared to wear that we are going to apply a $76 charge,” he said. The issue attracted more than 60 comments on The Star’s Facebook page. Among the supporters were: • Emily Sherriff: “Yay! We still have bags of leaves that we are trying to get rid of”; • Michelle Griffith: “Hooray, been waiting for this. I have no way to get my green waste to the tip myself and have to pay someone to do it plus tip fees. Bring it on!”; and • Kylie Strong: “Great idea”. Others were less welcoming: • Stephanie Jones-Thoonen: “This should be optional. It’s not fair if you’re paying for it and you don’t need to use the service. Some families are struggling to pay their rates as it is”; • Karen Hopwood: “This should be completely optional. I don’t have green waste. Why should I have to pay for it when I wouldn’t use it!”; and

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• Mitch Drysdale: “Once again a classic example of not listening to the ratepayers. This is a great service but the shire needs to seriously look at the amount of properties which will use the service. “For the bulk of people, they will simply be paying an extra $76.73 per year for something they will not see the benefit of”. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said “it’s a case of you are damned if you do and damned if you don’t”. “The community can’t afford the cost of having green waste going to landfill. I will be voting for it but I wish I did not have to,” he said. Cr Hill said the service would save ratepayers money by delaying the expansion of landfill capacity. “To be the most efficient and remove this waste from the landfill site, we need to collect it from people’s houses,” he said. “We have got to make this sort of thing compulsory because if we don’t, people will just throw it on the roadside.” Continued on page 5.

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Parents worry Radiation risk to kids sparks action

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ANGER is mounting in Korumburra as residents learn of Telstra and the NBN Co’s plans to equip the communications tower on Bridge Street with 4G and broadband tech-

Parents with children at Korumburra and St Joseph’s primary schools, adjacent to the site, are alarmed. A petition circulated on the main street of Korumburra on Saturday morning was signed by 150 people, only two of whom knew anything about the plans. An A4 sized notice is af-

Safety concerns: the communications tower and the exchange at its base stands between St Joseph’s Primary School and Korumburra Primary School.

fixed to the fence of the Telstra exchange at the base of the tower. No one would have known if not for Little Princes Street resident, Tony Rogers who lives in the shadow of the tower. Information arrived in a plain envelope addressed to the householder towards the end of June. Concerned, Mr Rogers set up a Facebook page, “No Radiation Near Korumburra Schools”, last Monday, July 21. As a result, knowledge of the expansion of facilities grew and led to St Joseph’s Primary School parent Jodie Layton circulating the petition on Saturday morning. “The response from the community has been incredible,” she said. “Little people’s skulls are thinner than adults and more prone to radiation. What health issues will our children end up with later in life? “With our school age children and a two year old, we have a vested interest in the school and we do not want this.” While her children attend St Joseph’s across Bridge Street, walking around the Korumburra Primary School playground she said, “When I stand here it makes me even more concerned for the

kids at this school.” Mr Rogers sought a meeting with the Korumburra Primary School principal Nathan Pirouet who later said, “I don’t have much control over what the outcome will be.” “I am happy with the Telstra documentation which shows the equipment to be installed complies with government standards,” he said. “The information I have is that the voltemetres we are going to be exposed to are 2.1 and a home wi-fi router puts out 3.9.” Mr Rogers said this battle was of the proportions of David versus Goliath. “The government is letting them do what they want,” he said. “If you look into the research, a lot of it says there is no conclusive evidence to say these towers are harmless and compared to Europe, our standards for acceptable radiation emissions are not strict.” Mr Rogers said the Telstra exchange at the base of the tower was only adjacent to the primary school as a legacy of the pre-digital era, when radiation emissions were not an issue. He said such installations would not be built in the midst of primary schools and residences today.

Acrobat to wow China

Now at nearly 22, she is a professional acrobat heading to China this Sunday for a dream job. Tamika has secured a three year contract with Wanda Dragone Entertainment Company. She will be part of a new massive international show in the city of Wuhan called The Han Show, which will premiere on December 20. Tamika is also the only Australian, the youngest expat and one of the few females in the show. “I was just really shocked and surprised, and I’m honoured and ecstatic. It’s been surreal,” she said. “It’s definitely what I wanted to get into because the company is just of an international standard.” The theatre company’s new purpose built theatre is under construction on the banks of the Wuhan River. Depicting the iconic red lantern, the theatre will have 2000 moving seats using ground breaking technology invented for the show. The Han Show will feature three giant screens each measuring 75 square metres, mounted on the largest robot arms ever made for theatre. The daughter of Stephen and Serena Ball, Tamika is a former

student at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, completing Year 12 in 2010. She was a student of Lisa Pellin Dancers in Leongatha for more than 10 years and also performed in productions with Leongatha Lyric Theatre and FAMDA, before moving to Melbourne to continue her studies at NICA (National Institute of Circus Arts) in Prahran. At NICA, Tamika obtained her Bachelor of Circus Arts in 2013, specialising in adagio and acrobalance (partner acrobatics), with trainer Jing Jing Xue. She also studied group acrobatics and dance trapeze. At the end of 2012, Tamika was awarded NICA’s Achievement Award for “excellence in pursuit of becoming an outstanding Australian artist” and gained a partial scholarship into third year. Starting her third year, Tamika was selected to be a part of a small performance troupe to open Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris, France in January 2013. Tamika graduated in the top 30 per cent of her class and was selected to perform an independent work in NICA’s Graduation Showcase for industry professionals. After completing her bachelor, she was fortunate to go straight into a four month contract with Australian Shakespeare

Telstra said the new equipment is required to meet increased demand placed on the network, accommodate growth, and improve local mobile network services. The proposed Telstra facility will comprise three 2.5m long panel antennas, six remote radio units and three interface junction boxes and six amplifiers, ancillary cabling and feeders. In addition, the NBN Co is in discussion with South Gippsland Shire Council to use the tower for NBN equipment. If approved, those facilities will add a further three panels of antennas, three remote radio units, two dishes, ancillary cabling and associated works. The Telstra and NBN facilities are described as a

‘low impact’ and satisfying the requirements of the 17 year old Telecommunications Determination of 1997. On June 13, 2014, Evans Planning, contracted by Telstra to handle public consultation, received written correspondence from council, consenting to the draft consultation plan for the proposed facility. Council requested the Korumburra Business Association, Korumburra Round Table and Korumburra Community Development and Action, be consulted as part of the consultation process. Telstra local area general manager, Loretta Wilson, said, “The community needs adequate capacity. Tablet computers and smartphones have placed an increased de-

mand on the system and we want to ensure our customers have a great experience when using our network. “We operate within world health standards and have the right steps in place to consult with and satisfy community concerns.” Mrs Layton said many people “expressed shock and horror” when they learnt of the plans on Saturday and threatened to remove their children from the schools. Council’s planning and environmental health manager Bryan Sword said, “Because telecommunication facilities are considered an essential service and this is a proposal to co-locate services on an existing facility, it is exempt from requiring planning approval.”

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upwards, and this event was held in the Parade College auditorium in Bundoora during the long weekend in June. All entrants of the Vic-

torian Scholarship received prize money, with some using their money to buy new dance equipment such as ballet shoes. “All the dancers are very

talented and this is a small part of their journey,” Ms Pellin said. “It doesn’t define where they will take their dancing abilities.”

Dance stars: front, from left, Taya Cameron, Maya Williams, Cleo Hogan; middle, from left, Isabella Thorpe, Morgan Mitchelson, Siobhan Cooper, Ruby Adkins; and back,from left, Jonti Westaway, Claudia Bolam, Maddy Krausz, Morgan Bolam, Chloe Adkins and Matilda Thorpe were entrants in the Victorian Scholarship.

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MP buoys farmers By Sarah Vella FREE trade agreements and cutting back on spending are big on the Liberal Party’s agenda, local members of the party found out last Wednesday. Josh Frydenberg, Kooyong MP and parliamentary secretary was in Leongatha to speak to local party members. “I am very conscious that the country/city divide shouldn’t exist,” he said. Mr Frydenberg said the turnout was a great sign of the strength of the Liberal Party in South Gippsland. “As a Liberal, in Leongatha, it is wonderful to see so many people here,” he said. During his address, Mr Frydenberg talked about two major topics: economic challenges and policies and the international scene. He also talked about his recent visit

to Japan, Korea and China with the Prime Minister, and the important free trade agreements (FTA) secured in two of those countries. Mr Frydenberg said the agreements will have direct benefits for agriculture in this state, including Leongatha and South Gippsland. “The export tariffs on Australian beef into Japan have been at 38.5 per cent. That is now being halved. Australia exports $1.4 billion worth of beef into Japan, can you imagine what we can now do by halving that tariff,” he said. “We are getting rid of tariffs on wine and cheese which is obviously important in this area, and we are removing our tariff on imported vehicles and some white goods, which will be of great benefit to people in this room.” Mr Frydenberg said as far as free trade agreements are concerned, China was the “holy grail”. “Negotiations with China on an FTA started in 2005, in the last few years of

the Howard Government. In the same year, New Zealand also began discussions with China for a FTA,” he said. “Three years later New Zealand concluded a free trade agreement with China. Since then, they have seen a doubling of their exports, and particularly a huge jump in their milk exports into China, and Australia has been left behind. “What we are determined to do is to conclude a FTA agreement, and we are hopeful when (Chinese president) Xi Jinping arrives in Australia for the G20 summit in Australia in November, we will be in a position to do so.” Mr Frydenberg said together, the free trade agreements will create “hundreds of millions if not billions of dollars” worth of benefit for local communities. Mr Frydenberg declined to comment when asked if the Liberal Party would run a candidate in Gippsland South against Deputy Premier Peter Ryan in the state election.

Wallet pain Roads cost drivers thousands By Brad Lester MOTORISTS have spent more than $2000 each fixing vehicles damaged by poor roads in South Gippsland. That startling figure was revealed in a roads survey by South Gippsland Shire Council and submitted to Deputy Premier Peter Ryan last week. The survey found more than 509 people had sustained vehicle damage due to road conditions, with most repairs costing between $100 and $500. But 31 people had paid more than $2000, as South Gippslanders were appalled by the ongoing deteriorating conditions of the region’s roads, with potholes and poor drainage major concerns. In some cases, a car was written off and others sustained blown tyres and damaged suspension. One person lost money after being unable to attend work due to vehicle damage.

The survey received 846 responses and closed on January 30 this year. Asked to respond to the survey last week, a spokesperson for Mr Ryan said the State Government had spent more than $91 million on road maintenance and improvements in South Gippsland since December 2010, but said more was needed. Of the $91 million, the spokesperson said “$27.3 million has been spent on maintaining the network and $63.9 million on improving the network. “The Coalition Government also delivered an additional $130 million in the 2014-15 State Budget for road maintenance, bringing the total road maintenance budget to more than $500 million for this financial year.” The spokesperson added, “But there is more to be done. The Nationals are working in government to continue securing much needed funding for our local roads and ensure South Gippsland receives its fair share.”

Council’s Repairing Our Roads campaign and survey revealed poor roads were risking lives, damaging vehicles and costing transport companies such as Murray Goulburn money, and deterring tourists from visiting and spending. Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Peter Watchorn said “the ongoing state of disrepair of our roads is truly an embarrassment”. “The current ongoing state of disrepair of these roads is a huge deterrent to everyone, not only locals in our region but as importantly visitors, customers, transport companies, business representatives and families, and most importantly tourism to the entire local region,” he stated in his submission. Select Produce at Korumburra has had to improve packaging to protect vegetables during transit due to potholes leading to damaged produce. Managing director Frank Nobile also reported vehicles sustaining damage and the company was suffering “a

Green light Continued from page 1. The last cell at the Koonwarra landfill cost council $2 million to build, Cr Andrew McEwen said – the equivalent of $70 per ratepayer. “Air space in dumps is worth its weight in gold,” he said. Cr Lorraine Brunt said not every resident can easily access a tip to dispose of green waste, but Cr Jeanette Harding felt the service should be optional. “If someone wants to have an extra bin, then they should have to pay for it,” she said. Council said a compulsory service would lead to the cheaper cost of $76.73 per ratepayer, whereas if the service was optional, the cost could be up to $300, as fewer people would take part. The fee will cover the full cost. Units and properties above one hectare will be excluded, given those properties either produce minimal waste or can compost or mulch onsite. However, such propertyowners could pay for the service. Properties at Venus Bay and Walkerville receiving an optional kerbside collection service will receive an optional green waste service.

Kerbside bin audits in South Gippsland in 2010 found that about half the contents were green and food waste – equating to 1000 tonnes of each type of waste going to landfill. Latrobe, Baw Baw and East Gippsland shire councils already offer a compulsory green waste collection service to town areas. Bin collection vehicles would be fitted with cameras to ensure residents are not dumping non-green waste in their bins. Council will also allocate $20,000 in the 2015-16 budget to engage a consultant to investigate the viability of processing food and green waste. An on-farm composting operation now runs at Leongatha South but council is not keen to use this service in the short term due to the requirement to pre-mulch waste or pay mulching fees. Councillors Mohya Davies, Hill, Fawcett, McEwen, Brunt and Hutchinson-Brooks supported the introduction of the service, while councillors Kieran Kennedy, Bob Newton and Harding did not. Contractors Cleanaway – based in Morwell – will provide the service and process green waste there.

great disadvantage through increased expenses”. Murray Goulburn was experiencing higher maintenance costs on its tanker fleet due to road conditions in South Gippsland Shire. That sentiment was shared by fuel distributors Evans Petroleum of Leongatha. Managing director Stuart Evans said highways were in an “atrocious state”. “An instance recently where a pothole on the western side of Leongatha had developed into a crater of probably half a metre in circumference caused the lift gate on the B-double trailer to shut down the air brakes after the wheels had struck the hole,” he said. “The result was a $4000 tyre bill due to flat spots.” Mr Evans was concerned road conditions could cause an accident involving a tanker carrying fuel. Survey respondents said drivers were serving to avoid potholes, causing people to drive on the wrong side of the road, into oncoming traffic or onto road verges or shoulders. Road repairs were deemed poor, with some repairs lasting less than a week. The results indicated roads managed by VicRoads were most in need of attention, with the South Gippsland Highway listed as the worst by 430 people. Meeniyan-Promontory Road and Bass Highway were next in line, followed by Fish Creek-Foster Road, Strzelecki Highway, Foster-Promontory Road and Korumburra-Warragul Road. Ninety-four comments were made about council managed roads, with the most common being Walkerville-Fish Creek Road, Old Thorpdale Road, Waratah Bay Road and Nippards Track. Cr Andrew McEwen said the South Gippsland Highway was one of the worst roads in Australia.

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Farewell Rod LEONGATHA lost a valued community man with the passing of Rod Cameron last Tuesday (July 22). Mr Cameron served in the Leongatha RSL, and was an outstanding footballer, cricketer, golfer and bowler. One of the longest serving members of the RSL, he gave 55 years to the Leongatha sub-branch. Mr Cameron started in 1956 as assistant secretary and for 40 years was minutes secretary. The former school teacher served two years as vice president and from 1993-97 was secretary and treasurer, and then treasurer from 1997-2005. He was president from 2008-09. Leongatha Football and Netball Club players wore black arm bands in memory of Mr Cameron at the weekend. At age 89, he was the club’s oldest life member. He played in the club’s 1951 Seniors premiership, won the club’s Senior’s best and fairest award in 1952 and in 1953, was vice captain. He coached the Thirds from 1957 to 1959, winning premierships in 1957 and 1959. He coached the Leongatha Seniors side from 1960 to 1962, taking the side to grand finals each year and winning premierships in 1960 and 1961. A former cricketer with Koorooman, Mr Cameron was also a life member of the Leongatha and District Cricket Association and Leongatha Golf Club. Mr Cameron’s funeral will be held at the Leongatha Uniting Church today (Tuesday).

Served Leongatha: the late Rod Cameron.

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Victoria’s paramedics are highly skilled professionals who dedicate their lives to serving the community and helping out in tough times. Ambulance Victoria and Victorian Government representatives have been negotiating with the ambulance union over a new pay deal for paramedics since August 2012. To break the deadlock, the Victorian Government has agreed with Ambulance Victoria to make a new pay offer to paramedics.

This new offer is fair and reasonable. It includes: • a sign-on payment of $3000 for full-time paramedics (pro rata for part-timers and new employees) – this is twice as much as the previous offer • an immediate 6% wage increase • an increase of 3% in July 2015 and a further 3% in July 2016 – a 12% increase in total. Paramedics may also receive pay increases arising from the Fair Work Commission’s arbitration of their work value claim. Paramedics existing terms and conditions will be retained, so that they continue to receive: • 10 weeks paid leave annually • 10 weeks paid parental leave • 6 months long service leave after 15 years service • tax exempt benefits of up to $9000 a year. Victorian paramedics will still be the only paramedics in Australia to have access to guaranteed superannuation benefits via a defined benefit superannuation scheme, including a lump-sum option after 30 years of service. These increases will mean an ALS Year 6 paramedic can receive a total package of more than $110,000 a year (including rolled-in-rate, built-in overtime, FBT exempt benefits and guaranteed superannuation benefits – but not additional overtime). In addition, paramedics will receive the $3,000 sign-on payment. The Victorian Government is continuing to invest in ambulance services, with funding provided for an additional 539 full-time equivalent ambulance officers. This new pay offer gives paramedics the salary increase they deserve, maintains the generous terms and conditions they enjoy today and recognises the importance of the job they do protecting and saving lives. AV

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To sell or not to sell

By Brad Lester

THE conservation value of land owned by South Gippsland Shire Council will be a major factor in determining whether that land will be sold. Council last Wednesday adopted an evaluation matrix council to assess the value of land based on criteria such as how saleable the land is, zoning, level of vegetation, facilities and memorials. The higher the score, the more suitable the site is for sale. The matrix was developed in response to community opposition to the sale of council owned land, especially public reserves at Venus Bay deemed by the community to be valuable wildlife habitat and open spaces for the community. The matrix forms part of council’s Strategic Land Holdings Review Project. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks noted the matrix was not the deciding factor in whether a property would be sold. “Council needs to move on and have a look at the land. We have lost the best part of a year in going through this process,” he said. “With the benefit of hindsight, we should have looked at some easier parcels of land first.” Cr Don Hill believed the time spent on developing the matrix was well spent. “We need data based evidence on which to make decisions,” he said. “If we had this document done before we started the land process, we would not have had the problems that we had because we did not have the data and the evidence at the time.” Cr Andrew McEwen said council was better off selling surplus land and dedicating the funds to infrastructure. Council released the proposed matrix for public consultation from March to May this year. As a result of community feedback, council changed the biodiversity criteria to allocate less points to property with higher conservation value. Another respondent felt council should proceed with land sales sooner rather than later.

Seniors face squeeze By Brad Lester SENIOR citizens’ clubs across South Gippsland Shire face higher bills in the wake of less government funding. Federal Government reforms effective from July 1, 2015, have not guaranteed ongoing maintenance funding for senior citizen centres, now worth more than $26,000 across the shire’s five clubs: Leongatha, Mirboo North, Foster, Korumburra and Korumburra Italian Social Club. Any cuts to maintenance funding would likely force South Gippsland Shire Council to incur some of the shortfall. Council believed clubs would be unlikely to afford maintenance costs. Mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said, “This is another example of how council will be looking at how to pick up the tab from changed financial arrangements from July 1, 2015.” Less maintenance funding could affect the viability of some clubs and they may have to increase membership fees to cover the costs of cleaning, utilities, insurance, maintenance and upgrades to their facilities. Council also provides about $15,500 in additional funding towards seniors clubs at Leongatha, Mir-

Joyful time: Leongatha Senior Citizens Club members, from left, Thelma Mackenzie, Marjorie Jarvis and Kath Turland enjoy last Friday’s session. boo North, Foster and Korumburra. Council last Wednesday voted to adopt the Senior Citizens Club Review, which analyses council’s support for the groups. As part of that review, council will no longer subsidise seniors’ meals to the tune of $5500 annually from July 1, 2015. Seniors spoken to by The Star held mixed opinions, with some saying council’s decision was reasonable. Foster Senior Citizens Club secretary Gwen Combridge said the club appreciated council’s help. “We have our 40th birthday on October 3 and we

have got $700 from the councillors’ discretionary funds towards that,” she said. South Gippsland is the only council in Gippsland to subsidise senior citizens clubs meals, paying $1.50 per meal, with meals costing from $10 to $15. During 2012-13, council subsidised 3585 seniors meals. A council report stated, “Members should be able to meet the cost of a meal themselves. No other councils in Gippsland provide a meal subsidy and council doesn’t support other senior groups such as Probus and U3A with a meal subsidy.”

The review stated some clubs resisted any change in subsidy, stating that now helps them to keep costs affordable for members. All clubs employ commercial caterers to provide meals, although the Foster club arranges a discounted group price with venues around Corner Inlet. “It was suggested by the Mirboo North Seniors that if changes had to occur, they need to be staged over three years to allow clubs to gradually increase costs rather than a large increase at the one time,” the review stated. While there 472 members of seniors clubs across

the shire, all clubs except Leongatha reported a decline in membership and attendance at regular meetings, possibly due to the rise of U3A, Probus and other organisations targeting the same demographic. Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks said seniors were community contributors, and urged council to encourage the clubs to meet in multiple use buildings. Korumburra Italian Social Club reported concerns about ongoing viability given young Italians don’t need to get together with other Italians and have their own friendship base.

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POLICE BRIEFS Stolen steers

CATTLE were stolen from a farm in Poowong last month. A two year old Friesian steer, an 18 month old Simmental steer and an 18 month old Hereford-Angus cross heifer were taken from the property on Nyora Road. Police are unsure how the offenders stole the steers. The cattle are valued at $2000. Loch Police are investigating.

Motorcycle missing AN early model Mercury outboard motor and a Kawasaki KLX 125 motorcycle were stolen from an unlocked shed. The shed was on a property off the Buffalo-Waratah Bay

Road, Middle Tarwin. The motorcycle is green and black, and both items were in poor condition. Police said the crime could have happened between July 7 and July 17. The stolen property is valued at $200. Leongatha Police are investigating.

Keep cars locked SIX unlocked cars were targeted by offenders in Wonthaggi and South Dudley last week. Personal belongings were stolen. Police said leaving cars unlocked is an invitation for thieves and everyone should ensure their cars are locked at all times when

HARD WASTE COLLECTION BOOKINGS NOW OPEN Bookings can once again be made during July and August for Council's residential hard waste collection service. To book, registration forms can be downloaded from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au, paid by credit card or cheque and sent to Council, or the form and payment can be completed at Council. Enquiries: 5662 9200. AUGUST IMMUNISATION PROGRAM Tue 05/08/14 FISH CREEK RSL Hall: 9.00-9.30am FOSTER, WMA Centre, Main St: 10.00 - 10.30am LEONGATHA, Uniting Church Hall, Peart St: 12.30 - 1.30pm Wed 06/08/14 MIRBOO NORTH, MCH Centre, Brennan St: 9.00 - 9.30am KORUMBURRA, Community Rm, Commercial St: 11.30am 12.00pm Enquiries: Ph 5662 9361 AGM NOTICES (Section 86) Foster Showgrounds - 8 Aug, 7pm, Young Farmers Room, Station St, Foster. Contact: 5681 2250 CONDOLENCE BOOK MALAYSIAN AIRLINES FLIGHT MH 17 The State Government is making condolence books available for those wishing to pay their respects and show support for the families and communities, here and around the globe, affected by the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH 17 tragedy. A condolence book is available for residents to sign at Council's Main Office in Leongatha. On completion, all pages will be collated from across the State and compiled into a condolence book at a later date. COAL CREEK COMMUNITY PARK AND MUSEUM'S 'COUNT STRZELECKI' STEAM TRAIN CERTIFICATED On 6 July, the Count Strzelecki Steam Train was inspected and received its certificate to operate for the next two years. A relaunch of the train will take place on 10 August. Ticket sales of $10 per person are now available. Please contact Coal Creek on 5655 1811. LIBERATION PRISON PROJECT EXHIBITION AT COAL CREEK A unique exhibition of prisoner art and poetry featuring 65 original works from students in Australia, Germany, USA and Zambia. An associated series of events will run together with this exhibition including film screenings and guided meditation. Exhibition Launch is on Saturday 2 August. 1.30pm Guided Meditation. 2.00pm Exhibition Launch and Film Screening of 'Happy'. Exhibition is a gold coin donation. Film Tickets are $15 adult/ Concession $10 Exhibition runs from 2 August through to 30 August in the Coal Creek Gallery. Open Thur-Mon,10am – 4:30pm IMPOUNDED VEHICLES Motor vehicles referred to: Vehicle 1 Make: Mazda Tray Colour: White Year: 1985 Registration Number: Nil Engine Number: SL035640 Impounded: Impound Date:16 July 2014 Council impounded the above vehicle in accordance with

no one is around.

Double the limit A BUFFALO man was intercepted by police in Fish Creek for travelling 80 km/h in a school zone. He was caught at 3.22pm on Wednesday. The 24 year old received a $544 fine, six demerit points and has lost his licence for six months.

Licence less A MAN was caught driving on a suspended licence in Buffalo on Thursday. The 24 year old from Foster was intercepted by police at

6.30am. He will attend court at a later date.

Ice found A QUANTITY of the drug ice was found in the car of a 24 year old Buffalo man on Saturday. The police had intercepted him in Meeniyan when they found 1.3 grams of ice. A small amount of cash was also seized. He was charged for possession, trafficking and other offences. His bail application was heard by the Latrobe Magistrates Court yesterday (July 28). Foster Police are yet to hear the result.

Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989. Unless the vehicle is collected and fees paid within seven (7) days, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the public. Offers marked “Derelict Vehicle” and addressed to the Local Laws Coordinator, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha Vic 3953 are hereby invited for the purchase and removal from Council of the aforementioned abandoned vehicle. Offers close 2.00pm on 8 August 2014 and are to be delivered to Council's reception area, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha on or before the said time and date. The vehicle can be viewed at the Council Depot in Yarragon Road, Leongatha by appointment with the Local Laws Department on Tel: 5662 9255. The highest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted. Chief Executive Officer South Gippsland Shire Council

Breath test positive A PORT Welshpool man gave a positive breath test after he was intercepted by police on Sunday night. The 55 year old was taken to the Foster Police station where he gave another positive test. The test read 0.90. He received a penalty notice and his licence has been cancelled for six months.

Police kicked TWO police officers from Cowes were kicked by a 45 year old woman at her home recently.

They had gone to her home to make a welfare check when she attacked them. She was arrested and will be summonsed to attend the Korumburra Magistrates Court in the near future.

Games burglar A SONY video game unit, an Apple MP3 player and a video game was stolen from a home in San Remo. Police said the robbery could have happened between June 25 and July 17 and they were not sure how the thieves gained entry to the home. San Remo Police would appreciate any information regarding the crime.

Accordingly Public Notice, in accordance with Section 207a and 223 of the Act, is given of Councils intention to commence the statutory procedures to discontinue the roads shown hatched. If discontinued, Council proposes to transfer the land from the roads shown hatched to the crown.

PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT An Application for Planning Permit has been made which may affect you. The land affected by the application is the Black Spur Railway Bridges (3 bridges) over the Tarwin River West Branch and Black Spur Creek, situated within the former railway reserve, Koonwarra. The application is for a permit for: The complete demolition of bridge one, partial demolition of bridges two and three and the development of new replacement bridge structures (in the area where demolition is to occur) and associated works in accordance with the submitted plans. The bridges are in the Heritage Overlay (HO51). The bridge works will form part of the Great Southern Rail Trail. The applicant for the permit is: South Gippsland Shire Council. The Application Number is: 2014/163 You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority. This can be done during office hours (8.30am to 5.00pm) and is free of charge. The Responsible Authority is: South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, including the reasons for the objection and stating how the objector would be affected. The Responsible Authority will inform you of its decision. The Responsible Authority will not decide on this application until 14 days after the date of this Notice. Date: 30 July 2014 Chief Executive Officer South Gippsland Shire Council PROPOSED ROAD DISCONTINUANCES - KORUMBURRA INTEGRATED CHILDRENS CENTRE - KORUMBURRA To facilitate the development of the Korumburra Integrated Children's Centre Council, at its 23 July 2014 meeting, Council resolved that the areas of road shown hatched of Jumptown Lane, Little Princess Street and Mair Crescent, all of Korumburra, are not required as roads for public use pursuant to Section 206 and Section 10 Clause 3 of the Local Government Act, 1989 (Act).

A person proposing to make a submission under section 223 of the act must do so by 5:00pm on Wednesday 27 August 2014 addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, South Gippsland Shire Council, private bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or delivered to the Council office, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha. All submissions will be considered in accordance with Section 223 of the Act. Any person making a written submission is entitled to state in their submission that he or she wishes to appear in person, or be represented by a person specified in the submission, at a meeting to be heard in support of their submission at a 223 hearing session on Wednesday 17 September 2014 at 10:45am in the Council Chamber, Leongatha memorial hall and include these details in the public notice. Copies of submissions (including submitters' names and addresses) will be made available at the Council or special committee meeting at which the submissions are considered and Council is required to make submissions available for public inspection for a period of twelve months. Following the consideration of any submissions, Council may decide to discontinue the roads or not to discontinue the roads. COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road Maintenance: Poowong East/Nyora/Loch/ Venus Bay/Pound Ck/Koonwarra Landslip Repairs: Franklin River Rd, Toora

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Thanks, Croattos By Tayla Kershaw

ITALIAN scientist Milena Marra tracked down her grandfather’s past to a time when he lived in Leongatha as a prisoner of war. With nothing but letters and a few photos dating

back 70 years to start with, Ms Marra managed to find Leongatha’s Croatto family – the family who helped her grandfather through his time as a prisoner of war. Her grandfather Cosino Accogli was a prisoner for three years. He was captured in Libya when he was 27 in 1943 and was sent to India. He was then sent to Aus-

tralia and had various posts, including Leongatha in 1944, before moving on to Yarram, Rowville and other regions. During his time in Leongatha, he met and befriended dairy farmers Jack and Albina Croatto, parents of Dr Mario Croatto and Amelia Bolge. Dr Croatto said his parents were like “pseudo par-

ents” to Mr Accogli. The Croattos would attend 11am mass on a Sunday and the prisoners of war would be in the front row. Albina Croatto showed her compassion and supported them through the troubled time – a gesture that has lived on to the next generation. Mrs Croatto stayed in contact with Mr Accogli

via letters after he returned home to Italy. These letters were given to his granddaughter, who strived to track down the family that had meant so much to her grandfather. Using the address on the letters, Ms Marra began trying to contact city councils in the area and was advised to research the prisoners of war. She then contacted South Gippsland Shire Council and was soon in correspondence with council’s customer relations manager Christian Stefani. She emailed him and he quickly contacted Dr Croatto. He asked for permission from Dr Croatto to

release his contact details to Ms Marra. Dr Croatto was happy to agree. “It was quite emotional when I first met them (the Croattos),” Ms Marra said. “When I told my family I had found them and was going to meet them, they were amazed. They couldn’t believe it.” Fate was on Ms Marra’s side, as she was set to attend the World Aids Convention in Melbourne. She arrived in Australia early on July 17 to prepare for the conference, which ended on July 25. Her company, Medicines Patent Pool in Geneva, were negotiating with major pharmaceutical companies to allow a new anti viral

drug for HIV to be more accessible in poorer countries. Ms Marra said her company works to try to shorten the timeline for new anti viral drugs to make them accessible at a generic level. With the conference ending on Friday, Ms Marra was free to travel to Leongatha on Sunday to meet the Croatto family to track down her grandfather’s past. “She’s like a surrogate niece to us now,” Dr Croatto said. Ms Marra will stay in Australia for another week. “I would have loved to stay little longer to see more of this beautiful country,” Ms Marra said.

Above, Amazing meeting: Milena Marra (centre) tracked down Amelia Bolge and Dr Mario Croatto, whose mother supported her grandfather while he was a prisoner of war, using an address on one of her grandfather’s letters held by Dr Croatto. Right, Family treasures: Milena Marra made her journey to Leongatha with an address and two photos to guide her, as pictured.

Skate park no pipe dream LEONGATHA is closer to securing a new skate park.

Australian experience: from left, Lani, Lena, Andy and Matthew wave Australian flags.

South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to seek $100,000 from the State Government towards the project. Council will give $40,000 towards the park from the 2015-16 budget if the government’s Sport and Recreation Victoria department approves the funding. Council will refer a further $310,000 to the 2015-16 capital works budget towards the skate park and also seek alternative funding sources. The skate park committee’s Ben Patterson posted on Facebook, “This is a major step towards the final product, and now it’s our turn to help out with the funding. “With a date and place to be set, we will be holding an information and brainstorm

meeting to think up fundraising ideas.” The committee will aim to contribute $20,000 but Cr Mohya Davies hoped the Leongatha community would “dig a bit deeper”. “It is a fabulous facility and I believe it will attract youth from all over South Gippsland,” she said. In other applications to Sport and Recreation Victoria, council will seek $20,000 for the South Gippsland Soccer Facilities Master Plan. Council will give $10,000 from the 201516 budget if that project is successful in receiving state funding. Council will also give $132,000 to the Korumburra Bowling Club towards the club’s synthetic greens redevelopment project, subject to the club providing evidence of its contribution of $232,000.

Leongatha welcomes YMCA to run pools Chinese guests By Tayla Kershaw LEONGATHA Primary School welcomed visitors from China last week. The school sent 20 students accompanied by parents to China over Easter, where they befriended the students of Changshu Experimental Primary School. Two teachers and 12 students from Changshu Experimental Primary School arrived in Australia last Wednesday to learn more about the foreign culture. Leongatha PS runs an Asia studies program and has developed strong relationships with schools in Indonesia as well as China. “We’ve discovered a close friendship and partnership,” principal Rob

Higgins said. “People don’t realise how similar the Chinese are to Australians. They are very family orientated, love to socialise and are very caring. I’ve been to China six times and each time I have been amazed by their hospitality.” The Changshu Experimental Primary School students have English classes four times a week and Leongatha students are quickly picking up Chinese language skills. “Language is no barrier for kids. Kids will play together no matter what,” Mr Higgins said. “While we were in China, we struggled with menus in restaurants. It was our kids who broke down those barriers with their knowledge they gained of the language.” The Chinese students are staying

with Leongatha host families. “We could have easily had 20 families host the students but we only needed 12,” Mr Higgins said. “The families of our students are friends with the Chinese families on all levels and younger siblings are interested in making the trip to China too.” Friendships have been maintained between families through social media. The children developed an iMovie together over the week, documenting the experience of the Chinese students. They will take these movies back to China to show their parents. The students also experienced the Phillip Island Nature Parks together on Sunday.

YMCA Victoria has won the tender to manage SPLASH and seasonal aquatic facilities at Korumburra, Poowong, Mirboo North and Foster. The Toora pool will remain under the direction of a committee of management overseen by South Gippsland Shire Council. South Gippsland Shire Council ratified the recommendation to award the contract to the YMCA for the next three years, extending their partnership in the management of community assets. The decision was announced yesterday (Monday). Some pool users had wanted local communities to manage the pools. Jan Martin, council’s director of community services, said the YMCA has managed a number of recreation facilities in South Gippsland over the last 14 years.

“The YMCA is familiar with the facilities council has appointed them to manage, and they are also well aware that council values community involvement in maximising use of our aquatic facilities,” he said. “We are confident the new contract, which includes services across most of this shire, will lead to a closer collaboration with our communities.” YMCA regional development manager Wade Mackrell said the decision would have a positive impact on the community. “The South Gippsland community is very passionate about their outdoor pools and we are thrilled to be given the opportunity to manage them and promote greater participation,” he said. “It’s an extension of our strong relationship with council with whom we have worked closely and successfully for a long time.” The new contract comes into effect on September 1.

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MARY MacKillop College, Leongatha, thanked Capeview Mitre 10, Leongatha. On Saturday, the store gave bread, sausages and other items to run a successful sausage sizzle morning as a fundraiser for the college walkathon to be held on Friday, August 8. The sizzle raised $200.

THE volunteers of St Peter’s Opportunity Shop in Leongatha continue to give to the community, allocating $19,000 worth of donations at the June meeting. The beneficiaries were St Peter’s Parish, Bishop of Gippsland Winter Appeal, Street Swags for the Homeless, Leongatha Scouts Tent Appeal, breast cancer, Leongatha Men’s Shed, Leongatha Primary School chaplaincy, Angel Flight and a special donation to the Leongatha Fire Brigade to commemorate the new building. Earlier allocations had been made to the new Leongatha Hospital and Salvation Army complex.

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forward to support this group as they prepare for the competition which takes place at Federation University in Churchill in around six weeks. TARWIN Lower Primary School is urging parents to encourage their children to read for 20 minutes a day. Principal Sharyne Munday said reading 20 minutes each day benefits a child’s language development: the number of words they can

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read and their use of these words in speaking, writing and the speed in which they can decode words. GAIL Butterworth has joined the team at Bass Valley Primary School as acting principal for terms three and four while Mrs Rutherford is on family leave. Miss Butterworth brings many areas of expertise to the school and she is looking forward to working with students, families and staff.

Politically minded: the Inverloch Community House Walkie Talkies recently set their alarms for early o’clock and caught the coach to spend the day in Melbourne. After a brisk walk to Parliament House they were met by Bass MLA Ken Smith who kindly gave the group a tour of the majestic building whilst telling fascinating stories from the past and present. Following the tour, a delicious high tea at Strangers Corridor within the building was enjoyed with much chattering and laughter, before it was soon time to head back to Southern Cross. A wonderful day was enjoyed by all.

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FOSTER Primary School’s Tournament of the Minds team has established itself, chosen a challenge and is already working on it. Huge thanks must go to Gillian Nicoll and all the parents who have stepped

Looks good: South Gippsland’s Legacy Group president Alex Moon ably assists Inverloch Legacy widow Joan Horder to cut the delicious birthday cake at Inverloch’s Legacy Widows’ Club recent 27th birthday celebrations. The event was held at the Inlet Hotel, Inverloch and Joan also celebrated her 87th birthday the day before.

Major event: South Gippsland Group Legacy Widows and Legatees recently came from as far away as Corner Inlet, Phillip Island, Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Leongatha to join with the Korumburra Legacy Widows and Legatees to celebrate their club’s recent 19th birthday. A delicious two course lunch and fun day was enjoyed by all at the Korumburra RSL. Alex Moon, South Gippsland Group president and Korumburra Legacy widow Bev Rowe shared the task of cutting the delicious birthday fruit cake, made by Bev.

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Right, Prizes galore: Janine Taylor and school principal Michelle Turner with some of the great donations the school has received for Fish Creek and District Primary School’s trivia night.

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President Janine Taylor said the event will be held in the Fish Creek football club rooms. “The group has been working hard to secure donations for a silent auction which will also be held on the night,” she said. “Tickets are available from the school and are $20 each. Guests can book a table, or can come individually and we will put them on a table.” Money raised on the night will be put towards improving student programs.

Fruit delights: Wonthaggi’s Roxanne Thomson (right) served brothers Aaron (left) and Daniel Evans fruit sorbet at her stall Nuts about Fruit at the Inverloch Farmers’ Market on Sunday morning. Ms Thomson also specialises in nut butters and fruit juices.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - PAGE 11

Helipad delay AMBULANCE helicopters will continue to land at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve, due to delays with commissioning the new helipad at the new Leongatha Hospital. Helicopters used the reserve as an alternate helipad during con-

struction of the new hospital. Despite a new helipad being completed at the hospital some weeks ago, the helipad is yet to be commissioned because of concerns raised by Ambulance Victoria. That organisation wants reflective balls on powerlines en route to the helipad and nearby trees trimmed. Ambulance Victoria has also asked for a remote control to operate helipad lights.

Gippsland Southern Health Service is now working with Ambulance Victoria, the Department of Health and consultants PKSM to work through the outstanding matters. “We are hoping that it will be resolved but it is taking some time,” acting GSHS CEO Mark Petty said. “We are all making sure Ambulance Victoria is happy and that the helipad meets their op-

erational guidelines.” Last Tuesday (July 22) evening, an ambulance helicopter landed at the reserve during Leongatha Football Club training. Players were required to leave the oval while a box was transferred from the helicopter to an awaiting road ambulance. The box contained an intensive care neo-natal unit that was being returned to Leongatha Hospital.

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OPINIONS

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Do you celebrate Christmas in July? E D I T O R I A L Nothing rubbish about this idea ANY time we have to pay for a service that we either don’t like or don’t need, it’s hard to have to wear the cost. It is little wonder then that many South Gippslanders have opposed the imposition of a kerbside green waste collection service in South Gippsland Shire from July 1 next year. On the other hand, some people do support the service and like with any issue, don’t be surprised if other supporters are staying quiet. The intention of the service shows council is looking to the future: not only by reducing greenhouse emissions but also by saving precious landfill space from being occupied by waste that could be processed for reuse. While the collection fee is $76.73 a year, that will actually be $40 by the time reduced waste service charges are taken into account. For those with green waste to dispose of, that accounts for quite a few trips to the tip a year, not only saving petrol money but also time. With many people visiting the tip on weekends, surely we have better ways to spend our time? If the service was not compulsory, council predicts not enough people would take up the service, thereby possibly rendering it unviable. Council has made the right move by allowing people living in units and on lots greater than one hectare the option of taking up the service. Perhaps the one hectare upper limit could have been lowered to accommodate properties still larger than a typical house block, but at the end of the day, a green waste kerbside collection service will be a good move for this region.

Letters guidelines ALL letters should be kept to 400 words or less. The Star reserves the right to edit all letters for length and style. Writer’s details, including full name, address and phone number (not for publication), must be included.

Boat rescue A FLAT battery left a boat stranded on Anderson Inlet on Saturday. Water police called the Inverloch State Emergency Service to rescue two men, a woman and a child, stuck in a boat between Inverloch and Mahers Landing. SES volunteers Charlie Deering and Ian Barlow, aboard the SES rescue boat, towed the stricken vessel back to Inverloch. SES volunteers Greg Paine and Rod Phillips coordinated the operation from ashore. The SES is urging boat owners to check electrical cables and batteries, and use fresh fuel before venturing to sea.

“Yes. Christmas is so great why should it only be celebrated once a year? Why not twice?” Hannah Darts, Loch.

At the Tarwin Lower Community Health Centre every day is full of activity. Gippsland Southern Health Service and the Tarwin Lower Community Health Centre Committee have been working hard to encourage the locals have a healthy life style. Gippsland Southern Health Service provides week day morning clinics run by district nurses. The nurses provide a range of services including pathology collection, wound management and general health information. On Wednesday afternoons, under the guidance of Gippsland Southern Health Service staff, the HAPI exercise program for older people provides a fun way to exercise and socialise.

On Fridays, the Friday Friendship Group ensures the seniors are again treated to day of fun, socialising and regular gad-abouting. Dr Fran Grimes also provides a medical service to locals on Wednesdays. The committee is pleased to announce too that nurse practitioner Deb Garvey has recently started Saturday clinics at the health centre for locals, which are being very well received. A maternal and child health nurse from South Gippsland Shire Council attends the Tarwin Lower Community Health Centre on the second Tuesday morning of the month to meet the needs of mothers and their infant children. The Tarwin Lower Health Centre Committee is aware many people also like to use complementary therapies and treatments, and that a holistic approach to health can be beneficial to general health and well being. On Mondays, Maxine Mac-

“No. Unfortunately, it’s a good idea though.” Walter Ach, Dumbalk.

“We did this year. We went to Hallam Park to see (singer) Debbie Byrne.” Lindsay Hotchkin, Thorpdale.

Police nab burglary suspects POLICE have charged offenders in relation to 50 burglaries at Venus Bay, Cape Paterson and Phillip Island that netted property valued at more than $40,000. Detectives from the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit executed six search warrants and processed five offenders from the South Eastern Melbourne suburbs early last week. Several of the offenders were charged to appear at the Korumburra Magistrates Court in October. More offenders may be questioned in the coming weeks. The offenders mostly targeted holiday homes in Phillip Island and in Cape Paterson. The CIU detectives urge owners of holiday homes to stay vigilant. Constable Ashley Bell of the Bass Coast CIU investigators said the offenders would travel to Phillip Island, sometimes in several vehicles, selecting holiday homes to rob, as they are typically in quiet areas with little chance of being seen by residents. Most of stolen items were electrical goods including flat screen televisions, DVD players, GPSs, cameras and computers. Various other stolen items in-

More to centre than health AT FIRST glance Tarwin Lower appears to be a quiet little sleepy hollow, but beneath the surface there are many things happening.

“I always say it’s Christmas every day.” Denise Lees, Leongatha.

donald provides naturopathic consultations. Dr Kam Saraswati conducts clinics in medical acupuncture on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and psychologist Debbie Birkett also provides a counselling service at the health centre three times a month. But everything that happens at the health centre isn’t always health related. The health centre is also a popular meeting place for a diverse range of local groups including the Red Cross, Grants Only Group, Riverside Villas group, Cemetery Trust, and a Tuesday morning play group for preschool children and their parents. Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers who staff reception and ensure the building and grounds are managed and well maintained, the health centre continues to flourish. For consultation bookings and enquiries please phone 5667 5680.

cluded surfboards, paintings, coffee machines and binoculars. CIU detectives recovered some of the stolen property including several televisions, mobile phones, alcohol, Collingwood football memorabilia and a boat trailer. Other missing items are being followed up by CIU members. A significant amount of stolen property was sold to people the offenders knew or sold through

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social media on various Facebook pages, including Yarra Valley Notice Board. The recovered property distinctive enough for owners to describe was returned. Constable Bell warned holiday home owners to be aware of the risks, and ensure the house was secure with deadlocks and security lights. Home owners are also advised

to maintain contact with their neighbours so they can keep an eye on the home and report any suspicious behaviour. Investigators would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in helping them to locate evidence. The information provided by the public greatly assisted police with the investigation and subsequent arrests of the offenders.

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Dollars pay off By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council serves as an ideal example of how discretionary funds can benefit the community, said Cr Bob Newton. Speaking at last Wednesday’s council meeting, Cr Newton said the State Government was considering removing discretionary funds from councils due to concern about questionable spending. The Victorian Parliament is yet to debate the future of council discretionary funds. “I believe if the government looked at our model and took a leaf out of South Gippsland’s book, they would see it has been scrutinised,” he said. Cr Newton said the fund had a “multiplier effect”. “The smaller money that is going to an organisation means people have to work with very

little. It is a great money saver and a great money earner for the community,” he said. Cr Jeanette Harding saw discretionary funds as council’s way of thanking volunteers. “The way we have been running this and watching so carefully is a credit to the staff,” she said. The mayor Cr Jim Fawcett also backed discretionary funds, saying South Gippsland’s program was one of few to pass examination by the Auditor-General. During June, the Bass Coast/South Gippsland Reconciliation Group received $200 from Cr Kieran Kennedy’s discretionary fund to buy three banners. Crs Newton and Andrew McEwen gave a total of $167 to help St Joseph’s Primary School, Korumburra, establish a vegetable garden. Cr McEwen also gave $300 to the Meeniyan and District RSL to help the RSL Men’s

• Cr Bob Newton. Shed connect to sewerage. Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks gave $130 to the Leongatha CWW to help cover costs to hire the Dakers Centre for an event.

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World Challenge changes lives THIRTY adventurous Newhaven College students have just returned from the experience of a lifetime travelling through the southern African country of Malawi on the 2014 World Challenge Expedition. During their 32 day adventure, the students travelled in two escorted groups, each completing three challenging treks and undertaking charitable projects that benefited a local school at

Thanthwe to make a real difference at a grass roots level. The first task of the trip was to acclimatise, and not just to the winter weather of eight degrees overnight up to 28 degrees during the day. As well as being away from their families and living out of a backpack for a month, the students were instantly immersed in an extremely different culture in a poor and developing country, far away from their mobile phones and comfortable lives. Although relying on support from outside nations

and faced with the daily challenges of sufficient food production, carrying drinking water from wells, poor access to health care and limited education resources, Malawians are a proud and joyous people whose interest in the groups was initially quite overwhelming for the young travellers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never met people so friendly and welcoming anywhere else in the worldâ&#x20AC;?, Ric Pearce, head of Year 9 at Newhaven College, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everywhere we went we would hear children call out â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Westernersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and they would

Making difference: Riley Guy, Sianan Price and Ashlee Grieve were among the 30 Newhaven College students who volunteered at Thanthwe Primary School, painting, building, concreting, playing sport, experiencing village life and helping to improve the community.

come running out of schools to talk, play and say hello. In the space of a few minutes we would be surrounded by literally hundreds of kids, not asking for money, just wanting to be with us and know if we liked their country.â&#x20AC;? The most challenging component of the trip was the six day Mount Mulanje trek that explored the highest mountain range in Malawi. Day one was a huge shock as the travellers climbed from 400 to 2000 metres above sea level and then spent the remainder of the hike at altitudes of 20003000 metres. Dry weather, sleeping in huts each night and being escorted by local porters helped students enjoy their African

experience even more. Year 9 student Jacob Patullo did not expect the hikes to be so difficult. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were so high up in the mountains that we were level with the clouds. The sense of achievement we felt when we finally reached the top was quite overwhelming,â&#x20AC;? he said. Village life near Thanthwe Primary School was by far the most rewarding element of the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; journey. Each student had fundraised prior to their trip and the teens were thrilled to spend $2500 at the nearest town of Blantyre on education materials, sports equipment, building materials and even parts to repair the community water pump.

Two bicycles were a particularly exciting purchase; one was given to the school teachers so they could ride to check the mail, and the other was a gift to the community so those who needed to could ride the seven kilometre journey to Blantyre. Two bags of maize were given to each of the seven villages surrounding Thanthwe Primary and another two were given to the school. With the average Malawian wage being about $13 US per week, this last gift was well received. Students used their time at Thanthwe productively. With 600 exuberant children attending the school each day, there was much to do and the students ap-

plied themselves to painting classrooms, building maintenance, constructing a new staff room, concreting and many other laborious but important tasks. This life changing opportunity has had a profound positive impact on many of Newhavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students, all returning with incredible memories and a new perspective on the wider world. Jacob Patullo noted people from different cultures share genuine and mutually beneficial experiences. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we were at Thanthwe Primary, Steven, a young deaf and mute boy, smiled at me as big as the sun when I gave him two English books. I will never forget his smile,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Creative trio: Newhaven College students Maxi Duncan Jones, Jessie Van Hammond and Eden Treppo are surrounded by Thanthwe Primary school students as they paint their classroom.

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Sewerage spelled out By Sarah Vella RESIDENTS of Loch, Poowong and Nyora last week learnt more about a scheme to connect all three towns to sewerage. Last Tuesday and Wednesday, South Gippsland Water and South East Water representatives visited each town to chat to locals and answer questions. Nyora residents were also given a free sausage sizzle, to celebrate the initiation of a long awaited service. South Gippsland Water senior project engineer Graeme Watkins said construction of the reticulation system had already begun in Nyora. “We are expecting the reticulation system will be finished in Nyora in around two weeks and then we will move on to Poowong, and then Loch,” he said. “By mid September, we should have the bulk of the reticulation pipe work finished. “There are three crews working on the installation of the pipes, and if the current conditions continue they will be starting on the main line from Nyora to Lang Lang this week.” The main line, linking the three towns to the Lang Lang water recycling plant is expected to be completed

by October. Mr Watkins said around 20 kilometres of pipe was involved in this section of the project. “There will be a pump station installed at each town. All of the waste from Loch and Poowong will be pumped to Nyora, which will pump it on to Lang Lang,” he said. “The connection to Nyora will be completed first, as there is no point connecting the other towns

if the waste has nowhere to go.” Mr Watkins said once the towns are all linked together, connections to the system could begin. “At this stage we have audits planned for September, and then in October/ November, we can start on connections,” he said. Mr Watkins said there were two service areas under the scheme. “There is an $800 service area and a voluntary

service area. Property owners in the $800 section will be required to connect to the sewer, pay an $800 scheme contribution and property connection costs,” he said. “Property owners in the voluntary service area will have to pay $5000 plus property connection costs. “This option will only be available until June 2015, when the cost is likely to rise.” Mr Watkins said since

construction started two weeks ago, the corporation had received around six phone calls a day. “The bulk of those calls are from people in the voluntary service area, or from people who want to find out how to connect,” he said. The three communities had pushed for a sewerage system for some 30 years. All properties are expected to be connected by June 30, 2016.

South Gippsland Shire briefs THE elderly residents of Korumburra reckon council does a top job. Cr Bob Newton chaired the annual meeting of the Korumburra Senior Citizens Club recently, and members asked him to pass on their appreciation for council’s support. “It is through the council that they have that facility there,” he said. CR LORRAINE Brunt was full of praise for council and the media’s support of pursuing a sewerage scheme for Poowong, Loch and Nyora. State funding for the scheme was announced recently. Cr Andrew McEwen congratulated Cr Brunt on the leadership she displayed in pursuing funding. THE Meeniyan Men’s Shed has members but they are still looking for a venue to meet and create, Cr Andrew McEwen said. No doubt offers from the community would be appreciated. THE new Salvation Army complex in Leongatha is being well used, Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said. “There are few communities that have the opportunity to get a new church,” he said, adding the extra benefit of also having a community space was ideal. ROADS may be closed in Korumburra to plan ahead for the Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre. Council wants to close Jumptown Lane, and parts of Little Princes Street and Mair Crescent, as the land is proposed to be developed as part of the centre. The proposal is now out for public comment.

Low down: Bernie Dilger from Loch, Brett Hamm from Loch, Amy Van Kuyk from South Gippsland Water and Natalie George from Nyora at the Loch information session last Tuesday.

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Dalyston debs presented in Wonthaggi WONTHAGGI Town Hall was the venue for the Dalyston Football Netball Club Debutante Ball on Friday, when 12 couples were presented and danced the night away. Pictured, back row, Olivier Bates, Bert Paxton, Jorden Teakle, Dean Snelling, Luke Dyball, Jonah Marks, Raf Pyka, Ethan Slade, Darcy Barker, Micheal McKay. Middle row, page boy, Tomi Brosnan, Mitch Whitlam, Chelsea Alexander, Holly Forsythe, Molly Cargill, Jodi Thompson, Teagan Lowe, Tori Fraser, Jayde Graye, Bree Worden, Steven Wallace. Front, row Meg Jinnete, Meagan Dal Masetto, dance trainer and co-ordinator Shannon Burns, president of Dalyston Netball Club Kay Carew, president of Dalyston Football Club Paul Dunlop, dance trainers and co-ordinators Debbie Dunlop, Rhonda Magro and Kerri Ray, Darcy Parker, Brianna Copeland and flowergirl Ruby Brosnan. Photo courtesy Foons Photographics.

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Christmas comes twice a year KORUMBURRA Secondary College VCAL students catered for the Korumburra Senior Citizen’s Christmas in July lunch on Wednesday, August 23. The students worked with a budget of $300 to cater for 61 people. They planned the menu, the ingredients, shopped, cooked, decorated and spent two weeks prepar-

ing for the lunch. VCAL course facilitators Stacie Witton and Loretta Lloyd approached the club to ask if the nine Year 10–12 students could cater and the club was more than happy. For Tayla Diggerman, who had been up late the night before with her classmate Tash Lacy making Black Forest chocolate ripple cakes, it has been a great learning experience.

Speaking for the group she said, “It is good to be out of the classroom doing hands on and something you will use in your life. “As a group we get along well, have the same sense of humour and work well together.” Sisters Barbara Hoy and Topsy Winkler, the newly elected president of the Leongatha Senior Citizens Club, were delighted with the arrangements.

Community servants: giving their time to help Inverloch and district are Inverloch Rotary Club members, from left, Marilyn Warren, secretary Gerry Lonergan, treasurer Terry Grace and president Ian Turnbull.

Retirees willing to help Inverloch Master chefs: from left, Korumburra Secondary School students Annie Smith, David Robins, Page Biggs (Leongatha Secondary College), Jayden Wilson, Codie Turner, Jayden Riddell, Tayla Diggerman and Tash Lacy about to serve lunch to the Korumburra Senior Citizens.

Vice president inspires action By Sarah Vella MIRBOO North’s Paula Goldman spent some time with former USA vice president Al Gore in late June, training to become a national climate reality leader. Ms Goldman was one of almost 500 people from 30 countries trained by Mr Gore at the three day climate reality leadership corps training course in Melbourne. “I was impressed by his passion and commitment. After many years of despair, he inspired me to see that positive action for a low carbon future is possible. After presenting the latest science, he received a standing ovation,” she said. Ms Goldman said her personal anguish at the absence of government policy led her to sign up for the training. “The current government’s position on climate change is depressing. I look at my two children, and feel I must do what I can to ensure they have safe and prosperous future,” she said. Ms Goldman felt she was ill equipped to comment on why she was so concerned about the prospect of climate change. “I am not a radical. I realised it was important to communicate what I was feeling with the correct facts,” she said. “I have had people say to me, ‘I don’t believe in climate change’. I wanted to learn how to respond to that.” Ms Goldman said Mr Gore’s presentation of climate change facts was inspiring. “Australia’s renewable energy policies are disappointing. We must follow the US, Germany, Norway

and China with government funded support for Australia’s renewable energy future,” she said. “Retaining the Clean Energy Finance Corporation is a step in the right direction, but there is so more that we can do. “The rest of the world is moving towards essential legislation to reduce carbon emissions. Why is Australia going backwards on working climate laws?” Ms Goldman said she moved to Gippsland because of its beauty, and she and her family fell in love with the pristine landscape. “People need to be aware of the failings in government policy and take action. There are things we can do right now that are cheap and create jobs,” she said. “The US, UK, Germany and China are spending billions on renewable energy sources and Australia is being left behind.” Ms Goldman said helping people understand climate

change was not about harassing them until they agree. “It is showing people how tackling climate change will benefit them,” she said. “We have the best land and rainfall, and we need to harness it and adapt to what is coming to prevent it going

further. “Spending three days with a room full of people committed to working towards grassroots solutions was a life changing experience. I plan to provide presentations wherever needed.”

Change is coming: Mirboo North’s Paula Goldman is keen to educate others about the impacts of climate change, after training with Al Gore to become a climate reality leader.

Boaties, check your gear AS SOUTH Gippslanders tend to keep their distance from waterways during the colder months, Water Police have other ideas on how they can spend their time. Police are urging all boat users to take sure their boating safety equipment is up to date and operational. The renewed prompt comes following the product safety recall issued for GME brand emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs). A fault has been identified in the microprocessor of certain units that effectively shuts the beacon down. Members of the Water Police, along with the manufacturer, are concerned that some beacons may not work in an emergency situation. The specific EPIRBs in question were manufactured between January 2005 and February 2008. Water Police Acting Sergeant Cory Pickersgill said the EPIRB is a vital part of the necessary safety equipment that should

be on all boats. “The thought of a vigilant boat user taking all steps necessary to ensure they have the right equipment, only to find their EPIRB fails them in an emergency concerns me,” Acting Sgt Pickersgill said. “People don’t need to become stressed over the safety recall providing they take a few simple steps to ensure their device hasn’t been affected. “I would encourage all those in possession of an EPIRB to check who the manufacturer is and take a look at their website. “The company in question has sufficient information on their website that will provide further advice on what needs to occur. “Failing that, call the manufacturer direct and have your query addressed.” Acting Sgt Pickersgill said while boat users conduct the recommended equipment audit and stocktake, they should also pay attention to other vital safety equipment such as lifejackets, radios, flares and fire extinguishers.

By Brad Lester INVERLOCH’S service clubs are benefiting from the town’s appeal as a retirement destination. According to the 2011 Census, 1414 people aged 55 and over within the 3996 postcode were not working. That postcode includes Inverloch and Pound Creek. The Inverloch Rotary and Lions clubs are benefitting from a town full of people with more free time. Most of the clubs’ members are retired but above all, they’re all driven by a desire to help the community. Rotary president Ian Turnbull said new members are lured by a wish to not only meet new people, but also contribute to the town in which they live. And it’s not just service clubs that are enjoying the healthy rate of volunteering. “If you just sit at home, you are not going to last very long so that’s why there are so many community groups in town,” Mr Turnbull said. Rotary now has 19 members, including three new volunteers who joined at the club’s changeover dinner recently. The Rotary club runs craft markets, helps with Inverloch’s famous jazz festival, stages the Music in The Glade concert, and assists the South Gippsland Yacht Club, South Gippsland Conservation Society and Bass Coast Cycle Challenge. Rotarians have also been responsible for installing a defibrillator in the Inverloch Community Hub. “Without being stereotypical of the type of people that are involved in Rotary, we are involved in other things as well,” Mr Turnbull said. He presents the show Rotary Roundup on Radio 3MFM on Friday mornings and reads the station’s Birthday Book segment, highlighting celebrity birthdays of the day. He and fellow Rotarian Marilyn Warren are members of the Inverloch Community House Walkie Talkies walking group, while Rotary secretary Gerry Lonergan is a volunteer driver with the L2P program based at Wonthaggi’s Mitchell House. That program gives learner drivers the opportunity to accumulate driving time, despite not having a relative or friend to help them. He also teaches English to Karen refugees at Mitchell House on Saturday mornings. Rotary treasurer Terry Grace volunteers at the Inverloch visitor information centre two days a week. “It’s pretty flexible. It’s not like a job where you have to be there every week,” he said. “I like to keep in touch with what’s

going on. It’s amazing to see how many clubs there are in Inverloch. So many people in the community get involved for the good of the community.” The Inverloch and District Lions Club is also enjoying the advantages of operating in a retirement centre. About 80 per cent of the club’s 35 members are retired, but president Klaus Edel said that proportion of retirees was similar to the membership of other Lions clubs, not just those in retirement hotspots. “There are always people that want to give back to the community, people that are at a bit of loose end and maybe people that need an activity in retirement,” he said. “What we can guarantee is good fellowship, so the club is ideal for people who might not know too many people.” Volunteering gives Lions members a “great sense of personal satisfaction”, Mr Edel said. “Once you retire, you can only play golf for so long. That’s the variety that volunteering gives you,” he said. Contrary to some perceptions, being a part of a volunteer service club will not consume a member’s retirement. “If they need to see the grandkids in Melbourne, then they don’t have to turn up,” Mr Edel said. “We also need academic types, not just tradespeople.” Lions members enjoy the benefit of being involved with such projects as building a community vegetable garden and chicken coop at Ministry of Housing units in Inverloch with the Inverloch Rotary Club. The latest project – underway this week, in fact - is installing carpet at Radio 3MFM’s studio. Lions have built vegetable gardens and a chicken coop at the Bass Coast Specialist School at Wonthaggi, in conjunction with the Wonthaggi Rotary Club. Donmix has donated half the concrete and shade sails are yet to be erected. “We are always looking for new people, it does not matter which service clubs,” Mr Edel said. “There are always people that say they want to join but it does take some time for them to get their head together and join. Some people think they are too young.” Regardless of many Lions members being senior, Mr Edel is confident there will be ample members in the future. With many younger volunteers now serving with kindergartens and schools, he believes those people are already in the mindset of helping others. • People wishing to join Inverloch Rotary can contact Mr Turnbull on 5674 2392. To join, Inverloch Lions contact president Klaus Edel on 0417 361 436.

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Animals have Beth to thank “IT can be heartbreaking and very tiring, but the joy of releasing a joey back to the wild knowing you saved its life is worth it.” Such is the reward that keeps Beth Aveling-Burston serving the wildlife of South Gippsland. For three years, the Tarwin Lower mother has cared for injured and orphaned wildlife at her home, and rehabilitating them for release. Under the banner of Harmony Lane Wildlife, she’s cared for ringtail and brush tailed possums, a kookaburra, an echidna, a wombat and a micro bat. “I have always had a love of animals, especially native animals and when I stopped working to stay home with the kids, I researched ways to volunteer working with them. “I would like to specialise in echidnas and micro bats but currently don’t having the funds to set up the specialised enclosures I would need.” The job requires the dedication Beth is willing to give. Animals can need feeding every three hours, and she creates a safe environment to encourage them to learn to build their own homes and forage for food. Then there are trips to the vet. While Beth has her moments of joy, unfortunately most animals cannot be saved due to severe injuries or the shock of being taking from the wild.

Most animals come to her via vets but sometimes from members of the public or shelters that have too many animals to handle. “They have generally been hit by a car or attacked by a cat or dog. I would like to ask anybody that hits an animal or sees an animal on the side of the road to check its pouch for a joey, or report it to a wildlife rescue group so they can check. “If it has a cross spray painted on it, it means that it has already been checked.” Now registered with the Department of Environment and Primary Industries, Beth is among a network of local wildlife shelters that support each other. “The DEPI and local

shelters give a lot of information and emotional support. Most vets will treat wildlife for free. The other expenses such as enclosures, feed supplements and other equipment have to be covered by the shelter. Donations are always very much appreciated.” Beth is running Tarwin Lower Local Market in conjunction with Tarwin Lower Primary School to raise funds and awareness for both the school and the shelter. The next market is on Sunday, September 7 at 9am. “Also my wonderful husband Keltem and children Elisha, Patrick, Lillian and Violet should get a big thank you for their support and for understanding when I am busy, tired or upset.”

Job well done: Beth Aveling-Burston admires her first rehabilitated ringtail possum joey, Smudge Grub.

Time to visit Tarwin Lower

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Tarwin Lower Ute Show on August 2, 2014

Utes to star by river TARWIN Lower might be tucked away but a prouder community would be harder to find.

Gardening gang: from left, Jet, Brodie, Alivia, Isabella, Kathy Lagoudis, Cara and Sienna are looking forward to the revamped kitchen garden facilities at the Tarwin Lower Primary School. Ms Lagoudis has obtained a grant of $22,900 to fund the redevelopment.

Little school sows big seeds By Stuart Biggins TARWIN Lower Primary School is a small school with only 42 students, and the modern buildings provide a bright and comfortable open learning environment. School parent Kathy Lagoudis is passionate about the kitchen garden and cooking scheme at the school which she has dubbed SEEDS, an acronym for Sustainable, Edible, Educational, Developing students. Ms Lagoudis recently obtained a grant of $22,900 from the R.E. Ross Trust to be spent over three years to redo the kitchen garden. For starters, local builder and parent, Peter McMillan, has installed four raised beds, one of which is lower to suit the smaller play group children who will also make use of the garden. The garden shed has been cleared of rubbish

that has accumulated over the years. Once in full swing the garden will become an integral part of life skills at the school. Every Friday five students are selected to cook and serve lunch to orders at the school. Being such a small school there is no canteen and the program provides welcome relief for parents from cutting lunch one day of the week. The $5 meal includes dessert, and on average 25 students and staff are catered for each Friday, with favourites including roast chicken and gravy rolls, hamburgers and dahl. Ms Lagoudis spearheads GOG (Grants Only Group) which has benefited many local organisations including both the Corner Inlet and Tarwin Lower Men’s Sheds, and the Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute Hall, which have all shared some of the $170,000 raised the past few years. Last week the Tarwin Football Netball Club

A wide range of medical & complementary services are offered including: Weekday morning attendance by District Nurses Medical consultations by Dr Grimes (Wednesdays) Nurse Practitioner clinics conducted by Deb Garvey (Saturday morning)

was the recipient of a $3000 grant from South Gippsland Shire Council, raised at the behest of GOG to purchase a tractor. Appreciative president of the club, Frank Keilly,

said the tractor will be a great help in maintaining the several hectare reserve. Fellow GOG member Doug Don said, “Kathy kills 15 birds with one stone.”

Situated along the lower reaches of the Tarwin River it is a place of quite extraordinary natural beauty. The modern primary school has facilities on a par with the best and the community supports a thriving football netball club, cricket club, pony club and canoe club. Tarwin Football Netball Club president Frank Keilly calls the club “The hub and heartbeat of the town”, and said it still holds out hope of making the finals this season although that probably relies on other teams losing. “Morale at the club is great. We try to keep everyone involved and on Thursday nights the juniors and seniors train together to maintain a family feeling at the club.” The character filled Riverview Hotel with a great deck for enjoying a meal and beverage in the sun has recently been taken over by David Reyment who is about to experience his first Ute Show. The Ute Show on Saturday, August 2 is held on the road outside the hotel and organisers this year have chosen mid-winter Christmas as the 2013 theme. Naomi ‘Nomes’ Booker encourages everyone with a ute to have a go. “There is a category for everyone. It doesn’t have to be a flashy ute; it can

be a clapped out farm ute entered in the Farm Rural category.” A new category this year is Show Pony 4x4. Parking starts at 8am and entries close at 11am. Winners are announced at 4pm and the best lights display is after 5pm. The Brook Chivell Band will provide country and western entertainment at the Riverview after the show. There is no cover charge. In line with the midwinter Christmas theme there are prizes for the best dressed! Ms Booker said, “The main thing about the Ute Show is it is a fun day to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and holding the event in the

middle of winter is a great way to drum up business at a quiet time of the year.” As well as the pub, Reymo’s Roadhouse serves up a wide variety of excellent takeaway food. If home cooked food is top of the deck, a winter roast never fails to warm the cockles. Wilson Meat Co butcher shop is famed for top quality meat. Visitors wanting comfortable overnight accommodation will find it at Tarwin Riverside Accommodation. Going out to boogie to the Brook Chivell Band? Do not leave home without first having a makeover at the Head to Toe Hair and Beauty Salon.

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More cars for P-platers to choose FROM July 1, restrictions on the types of cars P-platers can drive changed.

Lives at risk: the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce said lives would be at risk if people bought a used car that has not been safety tested.

Death trap danger MOTORISTS are being warned of a potential increase in the number of unsafe vehicles in Victoria, if the roadworthy inspection system is changed. According to Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce’s (VACC) submission to the State Government, one of the changes proposed by VicRoads to the roadworthy on transfer system could result in 777,000, or 22 per cent, of the state’s fleet being untested. “The existing roadworthy inspection certificate system, on the transfer of privately sold used-vehicles, means that cars, utes, motorcycles and trucks are tested prior to transfer. The certificate enables the buyer to purchase a vehicle, knowing he or she is protected from acquiring an unsafe vehicle,” VACC executive director David Purchase said. In July 2013, VicRoads proposed the removal of roadworthy inspections on transfer, for vehicles under the age of three or five years.

VACC immediately voiced its opposition and continually informed the State Government that any change to the system would impact vehicle safety and endanger lives. “Twelve months on from the initial announcement, a decision has not been made and we again implore the government not to change a system that has served us well for more than 50 years. This is not a red tape issue, as claimed by VicRoads, but a matter of public safety,” Mr Purchase said. A VACC petition, calling on the State Government not to change the current roadworthy inspection system, with more than 700 member signatures, was delivered to Premier Denis Napthine. In a 2013 Newspoll telephone survey, 86 per cent of Victorians said they would not buy a vehicle which did not have a roadworthy certificate. “Many vehicles inspected by licensed vehicle testers are death traps and even the Grim Reaper

himself would think twice about driving one,” Mr Purchase said. “The government must not tamper with a successful inspection procedure which prevents unassuming buyers from purchasing unsafe vehicles. All used vehicles sold need to be safety checked. Safety is not about a vehicle’s age, but about its condition.” A VicRoads spokesperson said the State Government has asked VicRoads to provide further information on options for potential reforms of the current roadworthiness requirements for light vehicles. “This follows an extensive period of community consultation on ways to reduce the red tape burden on Victorians through reducing the need for owners of vehicles less than three years old to present a certificate of roadworthiness when selling their vehicle,” the spokesperson said. “No decision has yet been made but like the VACC, the Victorian Government’s primary concern is the safety of Victorians.”

Changes to the prohibited vehicles guidelines will allow for P-plate drivers to choose more modern, fuel efficient cars, Victorian Roads Minister Terry Mulder announced. “In the past, all eight cylinder cars and any petrol powered cars with a turbo or supercharger were banned. These days, many manufacturers are using small or medium sized turbocharged or supercharged engines to deliver improved fuel consumption,” he said. “We’re changing to a simpler system where P-platers are banned from driving vehicles that have a power to weight ratio of more than 130 kilowatts of power per tonne. “These are practical changes that recognise that some smaller cars have turbo as standard now, for example, while making sure P-Platers don’t drive cars that are big and built for speed. “It will not matter how many cylinders the vehicle has, what fuel type the vehicle uses, or whether the vehicle is turbo or supercharged. “What matters is the engine size relative to the size of the car. “This is great news for P-platers that are looking to buy their first car, who will now have greater range of cars to choose from including those that may be more fuel efficient. Mr Mulder said the new guidelines would also benefit young people in the rural and agricultural sector where current restrictions can impact employment. “Changing the guidelines will open up better job opportunities for P-platers in regional areas, by removing restrictions on vehicles such as the Toyota Land Cruiser which are preferred by the agricultural sector,” he said. “This is about practicality, as many eight cylinder vehicles are heavy and therefore lack the ability to accelerate quickly.” Thousands of vehicles which were previously banned for P-platers will be able to be driven. Examples include: • 2014 Toyota Landcruiser (GX 8 cylinder, 4.5 litre); • 2014 Ford Kuga Trend TF (4 cylinder, 1.6 litre turbocharged); and • 2014 Volkswagon Polo 77TSI Comfortline (4 cylinder, 2.0 litre turbo-charged). Mr Mulder said the new power-to-weight ratio definition will also cut red tape, by removing the need for processes such as issuing exemptions for low-powered turbocharged vehicles. Under the changes, vehicles manufactured after January 1, 2010 will only be prohibited for P-platers if they have a power to weight ratio of more than 130 kilowatts of power per tonne. Vehicles manufactured before January 1, 2010 will continue to be prohibited under the current criteria as there is no national power to weight ratio data for these vehicles. The searchable database at www.vicroads.vic.gov.au has been updated with the new restrictions, allowing drivers to check specific makes and models. In the interim, drivers should use the power to weight ratio specifications of a vehicle as a guide, consult with a dealer, or ring VicRoads on 131 171.

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Warm donation from Bendigo Bank By Tayla Kershaw WELL over 40 blankets were donated by the Bendigo Bank Leongatha branch to Leongatha’s Salvation Army on July 21. The blankets were knitted by staff and customers of the Bendigo Bank.

The bank recently donated blankets to the chemotherapy ward at Gippsland Southern Health Service and staff have now spread their generosity to the Salvation Army. “I believe the Salvation Army were very happy with the donation,” customer relationship officer of the Bendigo Bank Leongatha branch Sharna Shiells said.

The idea to donate blankets developed a few years ago, and staff members and customers are always keen to be involved. The bank will continue to collect donations and distribute them as the need arises. If you would like to donate to the Bendigo Bank. Come on in and drop off your knitted squares or blankets.

Digging deep: Chairo Christian School student Elley Payton plants shrubs as part of penguin habitat conservation on Phillip Island.

Chairo helps out SECONDARY school students from Chairo Christian School’s Leongatha campus recently took part in conservation activities on Phillip Island. Cuddly gift: Bendigo Bank Leongatha branch representatives Sharna Shiells (left) and Leanne Bloom presented blankets to captain Martin Scrimshaw (centre) of the Salvation Army.

Post offices dismayed THE Licensed Post Office Group (LPOG) is at a complete loss to understand Australia Post’s confidence in the recently announced Rural Sustainability Package. Australia Post maintains this package will strengthen regional and rural support, and reaffirms its post office commitments. While LPOG welcomes the announcement for improved infrastructure and increased income for the very small licensed post offices (LPOs), overall these changes will affect less than 500 of more than 2900 licensees. Among these LPOs are Korumburra, Meeniyan, Dumbalk, Fish Creek, Foster, Toora, Welshpool, Mirboo North, Nyora and Tarwin Lower. LPOG is greatly dismayed the only benefit for most licensees is a 20 per cent increase in the representation allowance and a 20 per cent increase in the payments for LPOs who accommodate postal contractors. A 20 per cent increase in the representation allowance equates to an additional $184 per year or $3.54 per week to licensees. Angela Cramp, chairperson of LPOG, said Australia Post has once again failed to address the issues of a flawed business model, failing businesses and unfair contracts, despite repeated and sustained efforts by the LPOG to bring about a commercially viable return for the licensees. “Licensed post offices provide almost 80 per cent of the retail network for Australia Post and the Commonwealth Government throughout metropolitan, regional, rural and remote communities,” Ms Cramp said. “Without a commercially viable licensed post office, these communities will lose access to postal services and

Doctors stay AUSTRALIA’S iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) will maintain a presence in South Gippsland. The State Government, Wellington Shire Council and RFDS have joined forces to establish a new control and administrative headquarters in the Central Gippsland Health Service precinct. The RFDS will be cover all bases, including Wonthaggi and Traralgon. The Victorian Government provided $360,000 from the $1 billion Regional Growth Fund to relocate the office from Maffra to Sale. The new modern facility will provide better internet connections, which is important for the RFDS to maintain communications.

every one of these communities will be poorer for the loss. The flow on effect will be devastating for rural Australia.” It was established through the Senate Inquiry licensees have been short paid approximately 41 per cent over the past 20 years. The LPOG acknowledges the increase to the basic postage rate had helped, as will the extra $3.54 per week for representing Australia Post and helping Australia Post provide to the Commonwealth Government Community Service Obligation. Despite this, the LPOG said $3.54 will do nothing to sustain the licensed network.

Plant a tree or two PLANET Ark’s National Tree Day occurs on the last weekend of July every year as this is the optimal planting time for the majority of Australian towns. However this date doesn’t suit some areas - and for that reason, Turnbull Toyota will be hosting its planting day on Sunday, August 3. Turnbull Toyota is supporting National Tree Day for the sixth year in a row and this year will be helping the public plant 500 native trees along the Great Southern Rail Trail. Bruce Beatson from Turnbull Toyota in Yarram said everyone is invited to take part in the tree planting. “We will plant trees from 10am along a 300 metre section of the rail trail at the end of Elphicks Road, just out of Foster,” he said. “The rationale for choosing this section is as you leave Foster, the trail goes across around three kilometres of open farm land, which is particularly affected by wind. “We will be planting 500 native trees along the south side of the trail.” Mr Beatson said Turnbull Toyota Yarram is providing the trees. “We also have 20 students from the South Gippsland Secondary College who will be planting 150 trees on the following Thursday, on the same section of the rail trail,” he said. “We have the trees, guards and planters so the only thing people need to do is bring is a happy disposition and wear their gumboots.” Mr Beatson said there will be a barbecue lunch following the tree planting session, and all kids will go home with a t-shirt and a pair of gloves.

The group braved frosty conditions to plant more than 600 shrubs in the Summerlands estate. Prior to the Summerlands buy-back, little penguin numbers were dropping rapidly, to the point where the forecast was a complete absence of the iconic seabirds unless something drastic was done.

Over 25 years the government-initiated Summerlands buy-back was in action, penguin numbers have increased from 19,000 to more than 28,000. The planting of shrubs help park rangers with the ongoing rehabilitation of penguin habitat on Phillip Island. The students displayed excellent examples of teamwork and efficiency throughout the day. Chairo Christian School’s Leongatha campus on Horn Street provides education from Prep – Year 10 and is accepting enrolments for 2015 now.

Mayor’s message Cr Jim Fawcett I WAS fortunate enough to attend last week’s popular Meeniyan on Fire event, which has become another great example of a local festival that owes it success to the hard work and dedication of the business and community volunteers that manage to deliver it each year. Although there were a few light showers, it was not enough to dampen the day or people’s spirits. Council is proud to support this event, but congratulations must go to the Meeniyan Tourism and Traders Association and all the people behind the scenes for their enthusiasm and collaboration within the community. It has resulted in a signature event for the town.The range and variety of products and stalls, family friendly activities and entertainment, as well as the links to agriculture made it appealing. A real showcase of what’s great in South Gippsland. The reason such events become successful can be difficult to identify. It relies on a number of factors such as providing local and visitor appeal, filling a niche or by just providing a warm and friendly atmosphere. Whatever it is, it definitely comes down to lots of hard work.With our smaller communities, these events can actually help advance our towns. They build connections with locals and appeal to visitors. They can also, over time, attract investment and upgraded amenities. Along with effective marketing and product development, it can all culminate in return visitation. The economic and social benefit tourism brings is well documented. Our local events can attract people into the area,and in turn,raise awareness of other attractions we have on offer.The Great Southern Rail Trail will become a greater example of this, as it continues to be improved and expanded.

Council is also hopeful that it will seek the funding required for the missing link at the Black Spur Koonwarra section. Over the years the trail has built strong links to the towns it passes through or near, but I believe its full potential is yet to be seen. This will come from increased links with local events like Meeniyan on Fire and greater partnerships and recognition from the towns it passes through. Add some entrepreneurial ideas and opportunities from our small businesses and I think our towns will see an improved product in years to come. I encourage our communities to leverage the most from it so it creates a great visitor experience through the heart of South Gippsland and increases the appeal for more visitors and locals alike to experience our villages and towns. Finally, as councillors, we know it is important to get on the front foot, publicise important issues and advocate to other levels of government for funding support, especially when we see an opportunity that can positively impact our community. In recent years, we have been very vocal about issues, such as road conditions. We must in turn provide our appreciation for when both the community and government responds and listens to our concerns. I want to take this opportunity to thank our community for their support in promoting this matter and also our local member and Deputy Premier, The Hon Peter Ryan for his recent announcement of a further financial contribution of $3.2 million to address specific road issues on the state managed road network. The funding is always welcome and we hope more can be forthcoming in the near future to continue addressing this significant issue. Cr Jim Fawcett, mayor.

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New look for beach hotspot WORKS to improve the Inverloch foreshore are moving forward.

Turn over: Lara, Neve and Isabella practice their best cartwheel technique during gymnastics at St Laurence O’Toole Primary School, Leongatha, recently.

Bass Coast Shire Council adopted the Cuttriss Street Activity Area Plan at the recent council meeting. The plan was adopted with a number of changes from the original draft, after council received 47 submissions during the community consultation period. The plan has been developed following three separate periods of community submissions, most recently in June. Council said the plan balances the community demand for public foreshore infrastructure, while protecting the natural values on the Inverloch foreshore. Council’s acting planning and environment director Jodi Kennedy said the results of the community consultation indicated stakeholders and community members generally supported the draft plan. “There was little or no objection to most of the key recommendations, possibly attributed to the fact the draft plan has been refined and amended following two previous stages of community consultation,” she said. “There was a consistent theme regarding not over developing the area and congesting it with infrastructure items that would restrict usability and limit movement.” A number of changes were made to the draft following community consultation, in-

cluding minor changes to the public toilet, car park, boardwalks and drainage, and major changes including changing the picnic and barbeque area to an open space area. Townsend Ward councillor Jordan Crugnale said, “The character of the area is really treasured by locals and visitors alike. “One of the things that came out of the community consultation was how much they love the informal character of the area. In this situation, less is more.” Council will also investigate alternative permeable materials for the car park and pathways, and detailed designs for the car park and toilet block will be presented to council for consideration. “Although the car park is not the immediate priority for this precinct, my alternative recommendation ensures permeable paving options like grass and gravel cells are at the forefront of any future detailed design. We need to think outside asphalt car parks,” Cr Crugnale said. “We have a great opportunity to both integrate nature with infrastructure and utilise the natural drainage of the sand base to manage stormwater and run off. Walkers, riders, anglers, wind and kite surfers and kids taking part in the summer VICSWIM program are among the users. “It is also the beginning of our most popular and renowned walk – the Screw Creek trail to Townsend Bluff,” Cr Crugnale said.

So close: Bass Coast Shire Council is seeking State Government funding to fix erosion at Inverloch.

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FORESHORE erosion at Inverloch is closer to being fixed by Bass Coast Shire Council. Hanging out: from left, Lachlan, Angeline and Ana thought they would just hang out for a bit during their gymnastic class at St Laurence O’Toole Primary School in Leongatha.

Mayor’s message Cr Neil Rankine AS THE state election approaches, council will be advocating strongly for initiatives in Bass Coast that will benefit our community. We have prepared position papers on four topics in particular council believe are important for the future of our shire. Ongoing support for Bass Coast Health in its move to gain sub-regional hospital status is essential for the future of Bass Coast. The proposed next stage is for a $600,000 Short Stay Unit beside the emergency department. This will allow patients who need to stay up to 24 hours for further tests and observations to be more comfortably accommodated next to the Emergency Department. Hospital beds will then be freed up to allow more people to have operations and other medical treatment locally, reducing the need to have to travel out of the area. We challenge all parties and candidates to commit to funding the full upgrade. If this were the case, a wider range of services provided would reduce the need for millions of dollars of patient transport costs currently being borne by the hospital and the community. Redevelopment of Wonthaggi

Secondary College and the establishment of an education precinct are high on our advocacy agenda. It is imperative the redevelopment of the college is prioritised as a matter of urgency. Council has the fantastic Bass Coast Education and Learning Master Plan proposal ready and waiting and it would be spectacular if we could finally put it into action. Improving our education facilities will not only help enhance learning for secondary students, but attract more people to achieve higher tertiary qualifications, and expand their employment opportunities. Ultimately, we would like to see the McBride Street site utilised as a cultural precinct. Although that may not happen during my time on council, council has a vision and I would be happy to have played some small part in that. Funding for an independent economic, environmental and social impact study of the Port of Hastings container expansion project on our municipality – in particular Phillip Island – is also one of council’s priorities. Council is unwavering in its view that a balanced sustainable approach must be found to provide positive community outcomes and

environment conservation of the natural assets. We need to know if this port is a good economic move for the long term future of Victoria, or whether perhaps a national rail freight network would be more beneficial. Environmentally, all the potential risks need to be identified, as well as the various impacts on Phillip Island’s tourism. Council also supports Phillip Island Nature Parks’ funding submission for the redevelopment of the Penguin Parade facilities, ensuring they continue to be a place of conservation excellence that can be utilised for immersive recreation and tourism experiences. Existing infrastructure doesn’t meet current international eco-tourism expectations and is inadequate to cater for projected visitation growth. The penguin experience provides a significant contribution to both the Bass Coast and Victorian economies. Draft position papers for each of these requests to State Government are on the Bass Coast Shire website and will be discussed at next month’s ordinary council meeting. Cr Neil Rankine, mayor.

Council has applied for State Government funding to undertake works to protect the foreshore from further damage. A service road linking The Esplanade to the jetty car park is perilously close to collapsing. Council’s acting planning and environment director Jodi Kennedy said council has applied to the Coastal Environments Program - Public Access and Risk 2014-15 grant

program after discussion with the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI). Council is seeking to construct a boulder rampart east of the boat ramp to construct the top section of a 30-metre boulder rampart and reinstate a stormwater outlet. “The project will also include the removal sections of the no longer functioning concrete stormwater pipes from the beach and the cleanup of rubble from the beach,” Ms Kennedy said. Council is the Crown Land manager for the Inverloch foreshore and has been working with DEPI for the past few months

monitoring the erosion and planning for further work. “Council has been continually monitoring the situation and assessing the risk. Recently we have erected steel droppers and orange webbing as the erosion creeps closer to the road whilst design works and approvals are gained,” Ms Kennedy said. “If required, and at what time it is considered no longer safe, the gravel road can be temporarily closed. “This road receives minor use at this time of the year, and is used by pedestrians and during the holiday season of temporary car park overflow. “

Council splashes money BASS Coast Shire Council has awarded $107,866 to 44 community organisations in round one of its Community Grants Program. Financial assistance was awarded in three categories, including grants for equipment, small programs, events and capital works projects. “We congratulate all of the groups awarded funding,” mayor Cr Neil Rankine said. “The Community Grants Program provides funds for small projects and programs and it is evident for many groups a little bit of financial assistance through a community grant can go a long way.”

Cr Rankine also acknowledged groups contribute many hours of in kind assistance and their own funds towards a majority of the funded projects. Community grants funds have been awarded to a range of projects, and not for profit groups and organisations such as community houses, sporting clubs and arts groups. Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House was awarded $2500 as a contribution towards documenting the story of Karen refugee people coming from Burma to our community. The Phillip Island Pony Club received $1000 towards purchasing new jumps equipment to meet current safety standards. Council also supported

emergency services, service clubs and schools to undertake projects of community benefit. “I encourage all not for profit community groups or organisations to consider if they have a project that required some financial assistance,” Cr Rankine said. “There are two more rounds of community grants for funding projects in the 2014-15 financial year. “Potential applicants should read the community grants information kit on council’s website to see if they are eligible for a grant and speak to council’s grants officer.” Council has four rounds of community grants in 2014-15. Round two closes on July 28 and round three will open in early October.

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frontage and is well sheltered. The house itself is in a private setting. With verandahs on three sides and large high ceilinged rooms, some of the other intact features of yesteryear include tongue in groove floorboards, original lead lights dotted throughout and timber dado wall panelling. A spacious country kitchen has plenty of room for casual dining and features huge windows, making this a pleasant light-filled room. The separate dining room has been opened up to the adjoining

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Well established,long running business & freehold for sale Set on 2.2 Acres with 12m long pressure treatment chamber Equipment incl. loaders, debarker, tools & numerous others

2365 Grandridge Road, Hallston $695,000 Sole Agent

1890 Promontory Road, Fish Creek $POA

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY LIFE

LIVE IN OR RENT OUT

? Well maintained unit, 2 BRs, open plan living ? Light filled lounge with RC a/c & large central bthrm Paved area at rear, LU shed and single lock up garage ?

1/31 Peart Street, Leongatha REDUCED $230,000 S/A 2

167 acre grazing property subdivided into 16 paddocks ? 90% tractable, Cattle yards, loading race & crush ? 5 dams, Machinery shed, 2 hey sheds & workshop ?

Renovated 3 bdrm home on dbl block with charming views ? New kitchen & bthrm, Large lounge& siting room ? Re wired & plumbed, SFH, BIR's, Dbl garage & gardens ?

17- 19 Nerrena Road, Dumbalk $295,000 Sole Agent 3

Solid 3 bdrm home, low maintenance, recently rewired 2 living areas, good sized kitchen natural gas heating & a/c Shed with power, two single carports plus 2 garden sheds

4 Dannock Street, Leongatha 3 $195,000

under contract OUTSTANDING HOME – COURT LOCATION PRIVACY ON 4.3 ACRES ? ? ?

? Quality built , 4 BRs, ensuite, WIR, 3 bdrms have a/c Open plan living, enclosed outdoor living area ? Solar system, 4 x rain water tanks & 6x6m shed with power ?

8 Elaine Court, Leongatha

$439,000

LIFESTYLE PACKAGE

Stunning home on 4.3 acres of manicured lawns & gardens ? 4 bdrms, 2 living areas, OFP, study & large country kitchen ? Double carport, large shed, outdoor area, & large paddock ?

5 Davis Court, Leongatha $598,000 Sole Agent

5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha

WHO NEEDS A CAR?

? Modern home on 50 Acres, great views, mins from town Approx 5 Acres chestnut trees, large machinery/workshop ? Spring fed dam, cattle/sheep yards, crush & loading race ?

Renovated home, 3 BRs, study, open plan kitchen/family Large living area/billiards room with gas log fire heating Lge front patio, paved area at rear & remote single garage

990 Boolarra Sth Mirboo Nth Rd, Mirboo Nth 6 Ridgeway Street, Leongatha 3 2 4 $270,000 $738,000 Sole Agent 3

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au

96 Ridgway, Mirboo North

5668 1300

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BERRYS CREEK 14 Fosters Road Landmark Harcourts Leongatha Glenys Foster 0477 622 298

$595,000 4

FOR SALE COASTAL LIFESTYLE PROPERTY ALE5200031

836 Lees Road, Venus Bay

Misty Ridge

ISTY Ridge is a most beautiful and liveable property of two acres with an exceptionally well built Australian brick homestead.

ALE5200032

Venus Bay Office

133 Jupiter Boulevard

$220,000 5663 7111

AUCTION

Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822

LI N ST EW IN G

Andrew Newton 0402 940 320

Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244

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This block of land is approximately 4.05 ha in size and is positioned within the coastal park area of the 3rd estate of Venus Bay. Currently the site is used for camping, and has access to coastal reserve inlet beach for fishing or swimming. Vehicle access is via a gate to the coastal park, and the property is one of only 4 properties within this park. Call today for more information.

The northerly facing residence itself has a substantial central living zone with dado walls, bay windows, solid wood heating, split system air conditioner, huge country style kitchen featuring quality St George appliances, dishwasher, monstrous walk in pantry and extra large bench space. Adjoining the kitchen is a formal dining area leading to outside alfresco dining. There is a separate and formal lounge with views over the garden study with built in cupboards and a

rumpus/billiard room. The four bedrooms are all of a spacious and useful in size and each have built in robes with main being particularly roomy and possessing a walk in robe and very well appointed ensuite including a spa bath. The main bathroom once again is roomy and the separate toilet has outside access. The main extra features of this home include a northerly orientation enhancing the energy efficiency 1.5 kilowatt grid-interactive solar system producing all the power you will need, electric zoned under floor heating, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living area, exceptional quality drapes, curtains and loads of storage space. Outdoors the property entrance

leads in, and opens up, to provide a circular driveway, with parking options, undercover carport and 30 x 24 three bay shed with concrete floor and three phase power. The home is nestled in amongst award winning botantical gardens, with long established native and exotic trees, fruit and citrus trees, garden beds, gazebo, wonderful garden walks and areas for enjoying the nature and abundant bird life. There is ample water storage, dam and two paddocks for either a couple of cows or horses. Located half way between Leongatha and Mirboo North you have the best of both worlds. This is truly a unique lifestyle property.

5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA

82 A CR

Saturday August 2, 2014, 11am on site

UNIT 18, 17 MCDONALD STREET, LEONGATHA

245 ST ELLENS ROAD, BERRYS CREEK

18 LEE PARADE, LEONGATHA

• 2 bedroom unit in ‘The Grange’ • 2 Reverse Cycle A/C’s, Dishwasher • Single car lock up garage

• 3br period home on 82 acres • SFH, RC/AC, BIR’s, bath & Shower • Stables, Arena, hay & machinery sheds

• Brick Veneer close to schools • 2nd living area • Well maintained inside & out

$280,000

$795,000

$249,000

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Y A D R U T A HIS S

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Fantastic position, quiet court 3 bedroom brick veneer home 909m2 level block Lock up garage Easy level walk to schools, churches & CBD Call to inspect today

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1 DANNOCK STREET, LEONGATHA

9 LEE PARADE, LEONGATHA

440 LOWER TOORA ROAD, FOSTER/BENNISON

• 3 bedroom extremely neat home • Large block with a lock up shed • Secure lock up rear yard

• 3 br home with lock up garage • Large Undercover Entertaining area • Fully landscaped gardens

• 4br BV home on 52 first class acres • As new 50x30ft 4 door Colorbond shed • Only 8kms from Foster & Toora

$195,000

$299,000

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

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Auction this Saturday I

T’S not often properties in Vista Court come onto the market, and with good reason. This tightly held location is one of Leongatha’s hidden gems; quietly tucked away with large flat blocks, but only an easy 600 metre walk from the

main street. Number six is in the bowl of the court on a 909m2 block. It has generously sized bedrooms and living areas, along with an updated kitchen and bathroom, all add together to offer comfortable family living. Zoned floor heating means you’ll never have

cold feet, even in the depths of winter. There’s plenty of robes and storage, lock up garage and workshop. As solid as the day it was built, this family home is ready to welcome a new generation. The auction will be held on site at 11am this Saturday, August 2.

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21 BRADLEY AVENUE, VENUS BAY

LEONGATHA 6 Vista Court Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

Auction August 2, 11am 3

Set on approximately 792sqm of land, this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home has room for the family with open plan living and dining, and large deck area. The master bedroom has a semi-ensuite effect and plenty of built-in robe space, while the other two bedrooms also have built-in robes. There is a good sized backyard as well as a storage room separate from the main house. The property is in the 1st estate of Venus Bay, only 1.3km (approx.) to the local shops, and 2.3km (approx.) from beach 1, the only beach typically patrolled over the summer months. Call us today for more information.

$275,000

ALE5200031

Contact Daniel Lawrie or Robb Lawrie on 5663 7111

Venus Bay Office

5663 7111

133 Jupiter Boulevard

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

MEENIYAN 1897m2 BLOCK RIGHT IN TOWN

LEONGATHA PREMIUM POSITION & LARGE WORKSHOP

LEONGATHA LOW MAINTENANCE AND RIGHT IN TOWN

LEONGATHA CHARACTER FILLED 4 BR HOME

• Cleared & ready to build that special home, fully fenced • Views. Convenient to rail trail, shops, cafes & town facilities • Town water & sewerage available. Few like this available

• Close to town centre, brick1-3 BR home in a private location • 2 lge living rooms, renovated kitchen & bathroom, solar power • 2 r/c aircons & gas log fire. Large workshop and tool shed

• 3 BRs, renovated inside & out; new cladding , facia & guttering • Updated bathroom, laundry & kitchen. New curtains & carpets • 3 living areas, gas ducted heating. Short walk to schools.

• Classic 4 BR home renovated inside & out. Lge back yard, views • Kitchen/family (solid fuel heater & R/C aircon,) separate lounge • Pressed metal feature walls, polished floorboards, lockup garage

BERRYS CREEK 17 ACRES (APPROX) - HUGE PRICE REDUCTION

LEONGATHA BETTER THAN NEW!

FISH CREEK 18 ½ ACRE FARMLET

DUMBALK IDEAL STARTER DAIRY FARM

• Heavy carrying country suitable for horses & cattle grazing. • Immaculate property,3 BRs, open plan living areas & sunroom • Lge. machinery shed, shearing shed, garage/ work shop, stockyards

• Under 4 years old, close to schools, 1,047m2 allotment • 3 BRs/en suite, light open indoor living & large alfresco deck • Gas ducted heating, side access to back yard, semi- rural views

• Versatile property suited to equestrian or grazing usage. • 3 BRs, kitchen, family room, sep. lounge, covered BBQ area • Workshop, 3-bay machinery shed, covered stockyards, dam

• 194 acres (plus river frontage) 42 paddocks, excellent laneways • 14 unit double- up dairy, lge. hay/ machinery sheds, great stockyards • Comfortable 5 BR/ 2 bathroom home. Land -undulating to steep

$120,000

$495,000

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$280,000

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5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA

5662 2220

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HIS home presents as a great opportunity for a first home buyer to enter the market, or for an investor. The home has great street appeal, is light and offers three neat bedrooms, bathroom and separate toilet. The kitchen is functional with good storage and cupboard space. T The lounge is a nice size and captures the morning sun beautifully, making it a nice area to sit. There are carpets throughout with

lino in the kitchen and laundry. Heating and cooling are via a reverse cycle air conditioner and ceiling fans. The block is level with northerly aspects and the yard has been well thought out, with a good size lawn area for the kids to play, garden beds around the perimeter and storage space behind the two car garage/workshop. For more information or to arrange an inspection please call Peter Bellingham at SEJ Leongatha.

LEONGATHA Contact agent for location SEJ Leongatha Peter Bellingham 5662 4033

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Library funds announced WEST Gippsland Regional Library Corporation will continue to benefit from the State Government’s funding commitment to public libraries. The library provides the people of Bass Coast, South Gippsland Baw Baw shires with access to more than 143,000 physical items and over 18,000 on-line items from 12 libraries and two mobile libraries across the region. However the bulk of library funding comes from councils, which provide 83 per cent of the library corporation’s funding. The State Government provides just 16 per cent. Bass MLA Ken Smith said the library corporation meets the needs of the community in many ways, with mobile libraries for smaller or isolated communities, programs for everyone from the young to the older and wiser members of the community. The government is providing $775,951 to the library from the $39.52 million 20142015 Public Libraries Funding Program. “These days libraries are not just about borrowing a book to take home and read;

they arrange reviews, meet the authors, meetings and many other exciting events for members to attend,” he said. Library corporation CEO John Murrell welcomed the funding allocation. He said country libraries now receive more funding than their metropolitan counterparts due to a new formula adopted by the government. Mr Smith said people can visit libraries to read or study, access the internet, partake in programs such as Music Mayhem, Stories for Grown Ups, Baby Rhyme Time and Book Club meetings any time during opening hours. “For those of us who are busy and time poor, e-books and e-music can be downloaded. Books can be ordered over the internet and an email or SMS is then sent to let you know when the item is ready for pick up from the nearest library,” he said. “Gone are the days where you had to wait a month or so for a book or magazine to arrive from another library. The corporation moves items from all libraries and mobile libraries in their three partner shires five days a week so you receive your booked item in the shortest possible time.”

Talk aged care sooner, not later LATROBE Community Health Service is encouraging people to start an early conversation about aged care services, after a range of government changes to the aged care system this month. “Most people don’t start thinking about aged care services until something happens to them or their loved one, such as a fall or serious health event,” Bernadette Kennedy, manager aged care services, said. “However, it’s important to start an early conversation about what care options are available to help ensure older people get the support and care they need.” From July 1, changes to the aged care system came into effect to give older Australians more choice, more control, and more of the services they might need to stay in their own home for longer. These changes included more home care packages to assist with everyday activities like keeping the home neat and tidy, garden maintenance and help getting to and from medical appointments. To make sure clients know exactly how much the services cost, they will be given regular account statements. As a major provider of aged care and other support services in Gippsland, Latrobe Community Health Service helps families determine their needs and connects them to the required services.

Ms Kennedy said the service could help answer questions as to what options are available, and inform people about events for carers to help them take a break. “At Latrobe Community Health Service, there is a dedicated team that assesses the needs of older people who phone us needing help,” she said. “From here, we can determine whether they want to continue living independently, with some support, or whether a residential aged care home would be better option. “If they choose to remain at home and are eligible for a home care package, we have care coordinators who make sure clients’ needs are met.” Ms Kennedy encouraged people with an ageing parent or relative to start thinking about care options for their future. “It’s not the easiest conversation to have. But the earlier you start thinking about it, the more likely your family is to find a solution which works in everyone’s best interest,” she said. Ms Kennedy said a new government website, My Aged Care, could also provide families with information about prices and features of aged care service providers. People can contact the My Aged Care gateway on 1800 200 422 to speak to a real person, or visit www.myagedcare.gov.au Alternatively, people can phone Latrobe Community Health Service on 1800 242 696 to discuss their needs.

Move right in THERE is always something happening at Foster’s Linton Court Retirement Village. The completion of a new two car carport to service units 34 to 36 has ensured adequate covered carports for those residents. As these carports are near the entrance from McDonald Street, the village society was keen to ensure good aesthetics for this addition, and is pleased with the final result. This was due in large part to the work done by Bob Austin in researching and developing this project. New signage has also been put in place at both entries to the village. There are 23 units in the village and the society will look to build extra units as needed over future years. Are you interested in living at Linton Court?

Residency at Linton Court is open to both local residents and people wishing to move into the area. There is now one two bedroom unit available (unit 35). This has just been fully renovated with a new kitchen, etc, and has its own carport. The retirement village is a non-profit body which is a registered benevolent institution and has tax deductible gift status. It is administered by a fully voluntary committee made up of members of our local community. Financial arrangements are quite generous as the society’s aim is simply to serve the community and its residents. If you are interested in finding out more about Linton Court, or having an inspection of the units and facilities there, please contact either secretary Clive White on 5682 2211 or treasurer Lloyd McKenzie on 5682 1293.

Wagging tails: South Gippsland Shire Council’s biodiversity officer Chris Rankin (left) and local laws officer Clare O’Callaghan with a happy dog.

Lost and found

By Natalie George, work experience

NEARLY every day South Gippsland Shire Council receives calls relating to lost and found animals. “Quite often it’s cats or dogs,” council’s customer relations manager Christian Stefani said, adding council receives more enquires relat-

ing to livestock than dogs. Council has impounded more animals in the past seven months. This could be due to council recently changing how it impounds animals, as any animal found without an identification tag or a microchip will be impounded. Those numbers are not always consistent, as extreme weather and loud noises can increase the likelihood of an animal being alarmed and

Fitness fanatic: Kate Archer of Korumburra Secondary College kept fit at Voyage Fitness in Leongatha.

straying from its home. Some of the stranger animals the pound collects include emus, kangaroos and more recently, ferrets. The best way to ensure that if your lost animal will be returned to you is by registering and microchipping it. Microchipping is easy, painless and can be done at your local veterinary clinic. Calling council can also help reunite you with your beloved animal.

Working hard: Korumburra Secondary College student Hannah Darts enjoyed work experience at the Rusty Windmill in Leongatha.

Teens brave working world By Natalie George, work experience LAST week Year 10 students from Korumburra Secondary College participated in a week long adventure into the workforce. Work experience gives students an insight into potential careers to help them decide if their dream job is really everything they want it to be. Kate Archer worked at Voyage Fitness and she liked the community feeling of the gym. “This experience has reassured me that a job in the fitness industry is something I want to pursue when I’m older,” she said. Kate was involved in such activities as outdoor training with netball clubs, and helping with training sessions and group classes.

She also learnt skills that will propel her further into the fitness industry. “I will definitely do work experience at a gym again,” she said. Hannah Darts did her work experience at Leongatha cafe, Rusty Windmill. She learnt many skills such as how to cope with working under pressure, working in a confined space with a large amount of people, dealing with difficult customers and learning how to bake biscuits. “I got the hang of it really quick,” she said. “All the people are really friendly, the coffee’s good and it just has a really good vibe. It’s really fun. I love doing it.” Teagan Clapperton worked at Woorayl Lodge aged care hostel in Leongatha. She helped kitchen staff, cleaned residents’ rooms and participated in

activities with residents, such as bingo and beading. “It’s been good to get to know the residents,” she said. She also worked on such skills as teamwork and patience in dealing with the residents to resolve issues. Teagan said she had a great time, but her plans are not set yet. I experienced my dream job at The Star newspaper. I gained many skills here such as note taking, photography and how to interview people. Working at the newspaper built up my confidence. I am now able to have conversations with strangers on the phone without being a nervous wreck. My work experience has helped me make up my mind about where I want to go in my career. I am appreciative of The Star newspaper for allowing me to complete my work experience here.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Landscapes through artists’ eyes CONTEMPORARY landscapes will remain on show at Gecko Studio Gallery at Fish Creek until August 16. The group exhibition, This Land, opened recently and features the work of David Bell, Leigh Fraser, Linda Gibbs, Mandy Gunn, Andrew Hocking, Andrew McPherson, Susan Quinn, Kerry Spokes and Annie Stark. The opening was well supported, said the gallery’s Michael Lester. “There was a good turnout and good sales but we hope for lots more. The show is made up of very disparate images but it all goes together well,” he said. This Land continues until August 16.

Left, Creative bunch: artists participating in the exhibition, This Land, at Gecko Studio Gallery, from left, Kerry Spokes, Susan Quinn, Andrew Hocking, Andrew McPherson, Linda Gibbs, David Bell and Mandy Gunn.

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Birthday bash LYRIC Theatre cast and crew paused for a special occasion during rehearsals for their upcoming show, Blood Brothers. According to the script of the musical, the characters the Johnstone twins were born on July 17. So on that night Lyric president Glenda Smith provided a cake for the cast to celebrate the birthday of the lead characters, Mickey (played by Russell Hemming) and Eddie (Graeme O’Connor). Everyone enjoyed this opportunity for cast bonding and fun. Rehearsals for this dramatic musical are progressing well. The show will be performed over three weeks from September 5-20. Audiences will be able to enjoy the show in the comfort of the new luxury seating Lyric has recently ordered. Bookings are online at Leongatha Lyric Theatre.

Reason to celebrate: birthday boys Eddie (played by Graeme O’Connor, left) and Mickey (played by Russell Hemming, right) celebrate their grand occasion.

Art frees prisoners’ souls AN exhibition of prisoner art and poetry will be held at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at Korumburra.

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Liberation Prison Project is proud to present a unique exhibition of prisoner art and poetry featuring 65 original works from students in Australia, Germany, USA and Zambia. An associated series of events will run together with this exhibition including film screenings and guided meditation. On Saturday, August 2, come to Coal Creek for a guided meditation with Ven. Thubten Chokyi, director of Liberation Prison Project, at 1.30pm, before the exhibition launch at 2pm,

followed by the screening of the film Happy. Film event tickets cost $15 full price and $10 concession. Entry to the exhibition is by gold coin donation. The exhibition continues until August 30. The park is open from Thursday to Monday, 10am-4.30pm. Exhibiting artists include Knut von Wasser, whose work has received two international awards and is featured in a Munich Art Studio, as well as Aboriginal artist John McKechnie, whose work was presented to the Dalai Lama. Twenty of the artworks are a unique style of ‘envelope art’ which prisoners send to Liberation Prison Project with their letters. Accompanying the

exhibition is a soundscape, 30 Voices, of recorded poems by 30 students, read by professional Australian actors Danny Adcock, Steve Bisley, Peter Carmody,

Benita Collings, Noel Hodda, Tracy Mann and Fiona Prest. All actors have kindly given permission for LPP to release 30 Voices as a CD.

Unique work: an example of the work to be shown in the Liberation Prison Project art exhibition at Coal Creek, opening this Saturday.

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Boat ramp will be done

By Sarah Vella

THE Toora boat ramp access channel requires ongoing dredging to ensure boating safety. The ramp is only usable by small craft during high tide, given to being too shallow in and around low tide. The original site planned for the disposal of dredged material was declared unsuitable given it was a habitat for migratory orange bellied parrots. South Gippsland Shire Council director manager engineering and projects John Moylan said the Toora boat ramp project was still scheduled to occur. “The council is currently liaising with a private landowner to dispose of the dredged material from the Toora channel,” he said. “The design of bund walls, weirs and drains to enable the containment, decanting and returning of the clean water through the sea wall back to the inlet is complete.”

Mr Moylan said the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act referral had been submitted to the Department of the Environment for approval. “And the Coastal Management Act consent documentation has been submitted to the Department of Environment and Primary Industries for approval,” he said. “Council is currently pursuing opportunities for grant funding.” There was funding previously allocated to the boat ramp project, however it was transferred to the Port Welshpool boat ramp jetty project. Mr Moylan said the Port Welshpool boat ramp jetty upgrade project was completed in September 2013 and has been functioning well since. The $195,000 project was funded jointly by council ($32,000), the Department of Transport ($113,000) and Fisheries Victoria ($50,000), with a grant from the Recreational Fishing Infrastructure Program.

Happy with it: Squiggles from Welshpool and Stephen Cassidy from Port Welshpool said the upgrade project has made the Port Welshpool boat ramp jetty 100 per cent better.

Recycling reinstated BASS Coast Shire Council recently suspended 67 properties from their recycling services. Just two weeks after the suspension, council has worked with residents to reinstate the service to over 50 per cent of homes. Within just four days of receiving a letter about recycling bin service suspension, council’s waste services team was contacted by a large number of residents to talk about the issue, resulting in the service being reinstated to 38 properties. Gippsland Regional Waste Management Group board member Cr Bradley Drew said residents were not aware recycling had to be emptied out of plastic bags and committed to recycle right if their service was reinstated. “Others had genuine and reasonable reasons to explain the recycling mistakes, such as their children putting rubbish in the wrong bins,” he said. “We’ve supplied bin

stickers and education packs to those households to help make it clear and easy for the residents and visitors to use the right bin.” ‘Naughty neighbours’ were still a major cause of recycling bin contamination at other properties. “We’ve been contacted by several families who haven’t been down to their holiday house in months,” Cr Drew said.

“In those cases, it is quite obvious that naughty neighbours are the cause of contamination in recycling bins at other properties, so we recommend bins are stored securely in a backyard or garage from now on.” Cr Drew said at least half a dozen holiday home owners contacted council to ask what they can do to help improve recycling at their holiday house property.

Vital message WITH most people now carrying a mobile phone, a simple text message reminder can help people remember the most important events. Bass Coast Shire Council provides an immunisation service for children to protect the community from contagious diseases. “To complement

council’s immunisation service, it now also provides a mobile phone texting service to send reminders for mums, dads and guardians who have missed vaccination sessions for their children,” mayor Cr Neil Rankine said. “Texting is a modern tool that allows us to provide quick and convenient reminder that immunisations are due, as letters can often be lost or misplaced.”

Writers inspire at expo WONTHAGGI North Primary School is playing host to a fine array of talented authors, illustrators, storytellers and performance artists. The Writers Expo, a first for South Gippsland schools, is being held over two weeks, and has captivated students and given inspiration to their writing over the past week. The Writers Expo was formally opened by Bass Coast Shire Cr Jordan Crugnale on July 21, and was then followed by a whole school presentation from performance poet Raymond J. Bartholomew, aka Brian Nankervis. Mr Nankervis is well known from Hey, Hey It’s Saturday, which featured in the ’90s, his appearances and script writing of Rockwiz and more recently Prank Patrol. On Tuesday, author Alison Lloyd took the students back in history with stories from ancient China, early Australian times and the days of the bushrangers. Wednesday saw illustrator Heath McKenzie captivate and amaze students with his exciting presentation of computer art. Anna Gerhard from Wonthaggi Library presented storytelling to the Prep students. Former Wonthaggi North student Tayla Kershaw talked to Grade 6 students about her life as a journalist at The Star newspaper and as a budding new author, with the help of Korumburra Secondary College work experience student Natalie George. Thursday brought the school storyteller Andreas Litras who took students on an intrepid journey with his show Myths and Monsters: the Story of Odysseus. RMIT journalist student Blaire Gillies also ran creative writing workshops for gifted students. On Friday, Peter Ryan, sports journalist and author of Side by Side: a Season with Collingwood, worked with students in grades 4 to 6. Week two is jam packed with many more guests including authors Meredith Costain, Sue Lawson, Gabrielle Wang and Elise Hurst. Artist and muralist Tony Sowersby, local author Beth Montgomery, Indigenous artist Lisa Kennedy, and Sue At-

kinson and Annette Sax, who together have written and illustrated three indigenous picture story books, will visit.

With all this inspiration the students have started writing and illustrating their own stories. At the end of the

expo, every student will have produced a book of their own to keep as a part of this stimulating initiative.

Meet and greet: Sophie (left) and Ameya were excited to meet Brian Nankervis at the Writers Expo on July 21.

Illustrator magic: Heath McKenzie wowed Wonthaggi North Primary School students Bronwyn, Ella and Annalise with his digital designs.

Plan in action: Wonthaggi North Primary School Grade 6 students Amber (left) and Gemma discussed story ideas with local author and Star journalist Tayla Kershaw (centre).

Families to benefit SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will be among the councils to benefit from an information technology project. Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development Wendy Lovell announced $2 million towards the development of a new system for Victoria’s maternal and child health service. The system will make child health information easier for professionals to secure, store and track, ensuring records can be easily accessed and updated when families move.

The project is a joint effort between the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Municipal Association of Victoria and 65 councils. Jan Martin, council’s director of community services, said. “This project will enable an improved service at council’s seven maternal and child health sites with better integrated service delivery and reporting functionality. “The new system will improve data, information and service around maternal and child health key ages and stages, and assist vulnerable families to access a range of services.”

Cliff top walk complete BASS Coast Shire Council recently completed the final stage of a cliff top pedestrian pathway through the Kilcunda foreshore. The 1.5 kilometre pedestrian pathway is an upgrade to a long established track

leading from the town centre. A compacted gravel surface has been installed over five stages since 2010. The $50,000 project also includes installation of public seating and safety barriers. “These works complete a four year project with the

pedestrian pathway connecting the Kilcunda township to Mabilia Road, and is the initial section of the iconic George Bass Coastal Walk,” Anderson Ward Cr Bradley Drew said. “Prior to the project, the former path was a basic, grassed surface which be-

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Enjoy your great outdoors this winter

Blooms herald spring’s approach By Karen Haw, Town Centre Nursery, Mirboo North IT MAY be winter but evidence of spring is everywhere. The flowering apricots are in full bloom and looking spectacular. Flowering apricots are available as a weeping tree and with their delicate soft pink blooms look very much like a weeping cherry but flower much longer. The picture is

highlighted when underplanted with daffodils and hellebores. Hellebores make a great display late winter and spring, and are ideal planted under deciduous trees as they like light in winter and shade in summer. Hellebores have been popular garden plants for many years but recent breeding has seen a stunning improvement in size and colours of the flowers. Flower colours range from pure white to nearly black. They may be spotted, double or ruffled.

Newer introductions include primrose and apricot. Immature flowers wilt when picked but you can float heads in a bowl of water to appreciate the flowers. A new introduction this year is a lovely ruffled double, with creamy white flowers edged with dark pink/burgundy called Strawberries and Cream. Something different is a variety called Ashbourne silver. This is a selected new form of this tough hellebore – a hybrid between Helleborus argutifolius

and Helleborous lividus. Ashbourn silver has distinctive silver patterned foliage with dramatic jagged leaf margins, attractive reddish stems and a mass of pinkish flowers. As spring is just around the corner there are plenty of jobs that need to get done. Stone fruit (nectarines, peaches and apricots) need to be sprayed with copper in order to prevent curly leaf. Timing is critical. Once the buds burst, the spray is less effective. In very wet seasons

and when disease has been severe, two, or even three or more sprays at seven day intervals will be needed. Curly leaf is a fungus called Taphrina deformans where infected leaves become thickened, curled and grossly deformed. As the disease progresses, the leaf gradually changes colour to a light green that often has red to purple tints. The leaf eventually turns brown, withers and drops prematurely. In most seasons healthy leaves develop later in the season. Young trees are most susceptible but all can be affected. The leaf curl fungus survives in the plant in infected leaf buds and invades young leaves and shoots during moist weather in early spring. Roses should be pruned and once that job is completed, they benefit from a spray of lime sulphur. Lime sulphur is an old fashioned spray that is ideal as a winter clean

up spray to control hard to kill pests and diseases especially black spot. Lime sulphur should only be used in winter on dormant canes. Lime sulphur can also be used on fruit trees to control leaf curl and other diseases but do not use on delicious apples. It is also a popular spray to prevent diseases on grape vines. Colour always brightens the day and there is still plenty at this time of year. Looking good are the Ericas, pink Thyrptomene and Geraldton wax to name a few, and all are good for cut flowers and look lovely combined with daffodils in a vase. Ericas range from delicate tiny pink and mauve flowers to vibrant strong orange and yellow flowers, and are a great asset to any garden. While some plants flower seasonally other gems flower for most of the year. Abutilons are long time favourites and birds love them. New on the

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Winter joy: Nicole Haw with two new hellebores to add to her collection.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - PAGE 35

Artists think outside frame

By Sarah Vella

THE Toora Village Artist Collective Incorporated started as a small group of artists in 2012. Now the group has more than 20 members. The group is responsible for the Toora Village Studio Gallery on Stanley Street, in the Windmill Café and Toora Bargain Centre complex. Erwin and Karen Reschke donate the space the collective uses to display local art, and to hold exhibitions and workshops. President of the collective, Mount Best artist Willem Van Cleef, said he asked Erwin in 2011 if the group could use rooms in the old grain store to open the gallery. “It took about a year for Erwin, myself and a couple of other members to fix up the rooms,” he said. “I ran it as a gallery for around 12 months while it was being fixed, then in early January 2012 we officially opened the gallery as a collective group. “We had a really successful opening, with something like 20 people signing up to become members of the collective, so we decided to incorporate. “We have members from Melbourne, Inverloch and all over South Gippsland.” Mr Van Cleef said the group then formed a committee and decided to run monthly exhibitions when possible. “Although the collective is growing we

find the winter time very quiet, but we hold special workshops on Sunday afternoons,” he said. The gallery is open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday throughout the winter months, with the Sunday workshops running from midday. Mr Van Cleef is interested in trying to get a youth stream involved, aimed at younger artists aged 16 to 25 years. “It is difficult to find younger artists to join the collective. Most of our artists are aged 30 onwards. Our oldest member is turning 87 this year,” he said. “The idea of the collective is to support artists as a group and to increase our membership. If people inquire about a specific artist, we can recommend someone. “It is a community based, not for profit organisation which runs primarily off donations.” The gallery occupies three rooms: the social room, the shop area and the exhibition space. “People are often surprised because the shop front is so small, they think the gallery will be small,” Mr Van Cleef said. “Being an old grain store, the building has a lot of history. The wooden floor in the exhibition room is incredible.” On August 3, Robert Haydon will be presenting a workshop on the origins of colour. The Toora Artists Collective Inc is always happy to welcome new members and can be contacted on tvac@dodo.com.au or 0427 816 367.

ARCHIE Jett Jordan was born on July 20 at Leongatha Hospital. He is the first child of Robert and Emily of Inverloch.

PAITYN Hope Bowen was born on July 15 at Leongatha Hospital to Robert and Krystal of Korumburra. Paityn is a sister for Taya, 9.

Talented: members of the artist collective, Willem Van Cleef, Pam Donnellan, Carol Linton and Robyn McLean show their work on display in the Toora Village Studio Gallery.

Gay pride beams in region THE recent interview between Sir Michael Parkinson and swimmer Ian Thorpe, and his admission that he is gay, highlights the need for more support for gay and lesbians, according to a Phil Ashton, a spokesperson for such a group in South Gippsland. That group now has 60 people on its email list. “Ian Thorpe ‘had it all’ by way of success both in the pool, and by way of corporate sponsorship. His string of Olympic medals and world time records was truly inspiring. Yet what was not known at the time was his struggle with depression, alcohol abuse, suicidal thoughts, and with his own sexuality,” Mr Ashton said. A significant number of people within society have struggled and are struggling, often alone and in secret, to come to terms with their sexuality. “Although society has moved enormously in its acceptance of gay and lesbians over the past 20 years, there is still homophobic sledging, abuse and discrimination in both the cities and the country,” Mr Ashton said. “Many people have now met gays in their work place, in their schools and sporting venues, and guess what? We’re not very different to the rest of the population! The barriers are coming down, but there are still many who for a variety of reasons feel unable to ‘come out’, and who feel isolated and alone.” The South Gippsland Gay and Lesbian Social Network is a recently formed group, dedicated to support and strengthen gay and lesbian networks within South Gippsland by way of regular social events and networking opportunities. Co-founded by Marty Thomas of Meeniyan and Mr Ashton of Mirboo North, the group now runs monthly dinners on the last Thursday of the month, to socialise and network with other gay and lesbian community members, or those who want to be a part of such a group. “The first social evening back in June was a bit of an experiment,” Mr Ashton said. “I hoped we might get 15 or so people turning up for drinks and nibbles. In fact we had over 35 and the evening was a real buzz. The following month we did a dinner with about the same number of people, although for seven of them it was their first event.” There are now nearly 60 names on the email list, with people from Foster, Fish Creek, Meeniyan, Korumburra, Leongatha, Inverloch and Cape Paterson. Slightly more than half are female, and the group has a mixed age range. The group also has its own Facebook

Milpara Community House news IT IS with regret that we advise our Introduction to Quickbooks (Reckon Accounts) course which was advertised, will be cancelled for this term. Our tutor has experienced the sad loss of a family member and doesn’t feel ready to be able to instruct classes as yet. As soon as we have course dates for term 4, these will be uploaded to our webpage. We apologise for any inconvenience

Enrolments for our term three courses and classes are coming in thick and fast, and it is pleasing to know the content we are offering is welcomed by our local community. We are always on the looking for ‘something different’ to offer in our program.

ceived a copy of the Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan, and in this document, it seems that Milpara Community House has raised its hand to seek out information sessions on pop-up retail. Contact has been made with Small Business Victoria to see what is available, and this type of session will complement the business development sessions we run each year.

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have a Business Networking Seminar coming up in September, and a Marketing Basics workshop set for August. If this is something that is of interest to you, let us know so we can reserve a place for you. The Introduction to Basketry class we are offering is nearly full. This is just great, and we are looking forward to learning something new and discovering

how this craft can be used. Now is the time to start to think about what can be planted, and when. Prepare for Spring Planting will be offered at the house in early September. If you would like to enrol, call 5655 2524. For information about any of the courses offered at Milpara Community House, see www.milparacommunityhouse.org.au .

page (a closed group) as a way of networking, and in time there may be other social activities such as lawn bowls or bushwalking Wilson’s Prom or Lyrebird Track. “The first two functions were held at Moos at Meeniyan. The next two will be at the Fish Creek Hotel, and then we’ll move to something closer to Korumburra or Inverloch, to make sure that as many people locally can get involved,” Mr Ashton said. “The most important thing the network can do is to build up a supportive network, and to provide a safe and vibrant community of friends who understand something of the struggle of being gay whilst celebrating the diversity that it brings. “It’s a shame that Ian Thorpe didn’t have such a group of people around him earlier in his life.” For further details contact Mr Asthon on philashton@ dcsi.net.au or 0429 139 242, or Mr Thomas on marty@ moosatmeeniyan.com.au or 0402 883 142.

Backing each other: Moos at Meeniyan flies the rainbow flag in support of gays and lesbians.

Path revamp WORKS to repair cracks in Bass Coast Shire Council’s San Remo to Anderson shared pathway will begin next week. Council’s infrastructure director Felicity Sist said minor cracks in the pathway were to be expected before the project had been complete, but the contractors would be required to make any repairs. “Additional drainage will be cut into the pathway that will direct water away from the path to an existing drain,” she said. Ms Sist also explained why council has installed safety barriers along the side of sections of the pathway, which had been a target of criticism. “Although aesthetics are an important factor in design, the primary concern is public safety,” she said, “The product was chosen as it had been used on similar projects around the state, and is designed to meet the new safety requirements for bikeways and paths released by Ausroads.” Council’s $1.1 million project – that will eventually connect pathways from Cowes to Wonthaggi – involves 5.5 kilometres of gravel shared pathway along the Phillip Island Tourist Road, connecting with the existing rail trail at Anderson. The overall project is funded through various grants from the Victorian Government and a small contribution by council. It is a four year project expected to be completed in 2015-16. Ms Sist reminded the community the constructed sections of path were not currently open to the public. For more information on the shared pathway, including maps, visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/sharedpathway.

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Un-joined Jersey Heifers -150kg and up China protocols apply Ring for further information

Dane Perczyk 0408 176 063

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Farming Insight FOR SALE LAN2851144

11 Angus (odd Black Baldy) heifers & calves. Calves 2-3 months old, marked, 5 in 1, Re-dept. to Char bulls on 15th July. Yea district bred. $900 each + GST

Contact Brian McCormack 0407 931 735

CLEARING SALE PRELIMINARY NOTICE

Above, Buying up: Gilmore Douglas from Poowong was at the store sale in Koonwarra last Thursday, looking to purchase. Mr Douglas said the quality of the yarding was down a bit on previous sales, but prices were steady.

THURSDAY AUGUST 14, 2014 AT 11AM

Left top, Catch up: Charlie Tumino from Mt Eccles and Mario Arestia from Krowera were at Koonwarra’s store sale last Thursday to see what was on offer.

Elders Korumburra 5658 1894 Don Olden 0417 805 312

Left bottom, Cows and all: Grahame Clarke and Kathy Taylor, both from Inverloch, came to Koonwarra last Thursday to check out the store sale.

Store sale market Thursday, July 24

Total yarding: 356 Steers: E.J. & B.A. Price, Korumburra, 2 x $830; A., J., P. & J.M. McCormack, Ranceby, 9 x $755; M. & M. Stephens, Moe, 9 x $710; K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim, 14 x $672; E.J. & B.A. Price, Korumburra, 1 x $660; J. Moore, Foster, 1 x $640. Heifers: P. Pavey, Yarragon, 1 x $750; M. & M. Stephens, Moe, 1 x $625; P. Milnes and F. Fleming, Wonthaggi, 1 x $620; P. Pavey, Yarragon, 2 x $610; G. & M. Ardley, Agnes, 1 x $550; C. Husband, Wattle Bank, 4 x $530. Cows: M. & M. Stephens, Moe, 1 x $1270; K.J. Hammond, Carrajung Lower, 5 x $870, 6 x $805. Cows and calves: B.W. & A. Chapman, Toora, 2 x $900; J. Moore, Foster, 1 x $790, 1 x $690; P. Pavey, Yarragon, 1 x $500; G. & M. Ardley, Agnes, 2 x $455; Kalenberg Pty Ltd, Inverloch, 4 x $380.

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To be offered at

VLE LEONGATHA PRIME CATTLE MARKET

Grown steers sold between 185c and 226c/kg. Bullocks made from 190c to 218c/kg. Heavy weight three score grown heifers sold from 166c to 185c/ kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 162c and 181c, with the crossbred portion between 177c and 198c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 120c and 142c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 135c to 160c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold from 165c to 186c/kg.. The next sale draw July 30: 1. Elders, 2. SEJ, 3. David Phelan, 4. Landmark, 5. Alex Scott, 6. Rodwells.

FORRESTERS CALF BUYING MONDAYS & THURSDAYS ONLY Robert & Susan Clark on

0407 343 272

550.0kg 660.0kg 592.9kg 583.6kg 624.2kg 656.0kg

225.6 223.6 220.6 220.6 218.6 218.2

$1240.80 $1475.76 $1307.97 $1287.50 $1364.57 $1431.39

515.0kg 533.8kg 530.0kg 498.1kg 480.0kg 517.5kg

225.6 223.6 220.6 216.2 215.0 212.6

$1161.84 $1193.63 $1169.18 $1076.84 $1032.00 $1100.21

585.0kg 475.0kg 515.0kg 645.5kg 585.0kg 637.5kg

194.0 $1134.90 167.6 $796.10 167.6 $863.14 160.0 $1032.73 158.0 $924.30 158.0 $1007.25

450.0kg 340.0kg 508.3kg 390.0kg 435.5kg 415.0kg

200.0 195.6 193.2 192.6 190.0 189.6

$900.00 $665.04 $982.10 $751.14 $827.36 $786.84

725.0kg 810.0kg 740.0kg 705.0kg

185.6 183.6 181.6 181.0

$1345.60 $1487.16 $1343.84 $1276.05

885.0kg 180.6 $1598.31 880.0kg 180.6 $1589.28

GRASS HAY 5' X 4'4" JD Rolls Net Wrapped Sprayed - no weeds Shed Stored Delivery available

PHONE 0427 832 684

Contact: Simon Henderson 0428 740 750 si@dcsi.et.au

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WANTED TO BUY DAIRY HEIFERS KORUMBURRA PH: 5658 1894 FAX: 5658 1895 EMAIL: Korumburra@elders.com.au

Immediate Delivery No Blood Testing

LEONGATHA PH: 5662 3523 FAX: 5662 4316 EMAIL: Leongatha@elders.com.au

Holstein Heifers 120 kg + Jersey Heifers 150 kg +

Wednesday, July 23

BULLOCKS 3 D. Barrow, Mirboo North 1 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 12 J.M.J. & S.J. Darling, Hazelwood 11 E.L. & A.M. Deppeler, Yinnar Sth 13 Majac, Woolamai 5 A.K. & D. Morrison, Glengarry STEERS 12 D. Barrow, Mirboo North 17 E.L. & A.M. Deppeler, Yinnar Sth 1 J.M.J. & S.J. Darling, Hazelwood 13 G.A. Clarke, Inverloch 1 Glenwood Farm, Won Wron 8 Shimanojo Holding, French Island COWS 1 A. Slocombe & S. Mitchem, Nerrena 2 R.D. & J.R. Gordon, Welshpool 2 R.J. & M. & C. Kent, Woolamai 11 S. & K. Hogan, Woodside 1 Dunelm Pony Stud, Grand Ridge 2 D.M. & L.S. Minogue, Kardella Sth HEIFERS 1 T.J. & H.D. Robb, Leongatha 1 G.T. & C. Cummaudo, Mirboo Nth 3 J.M. & B.N. Cox, East Yarram 2 C.R. & B.K. Littlejohn, Koorooman 11 G. & S. Couper, Dumbalk 1 Glenpark Pastoral, Traralgon East BULLS 1 J.M. Tuckfield, Jeetho 1 Greenwald Past Co, Wonga Wonga 1 S.B. Marriott Livestock, Outtrim 1 L. Clark & G. Hustesayte, Binginwarri 1 R.H., J.V. & M.R. Kershaw, Archies Creek 1 M. McCaughan, Pound Creek

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There was a better selection of grown steers, which lifted 8c/kg, while the bullocks sold at steady prices. The better end of the heavy weight grown heifers gained a few cents. Heavy weight manufacturing steers improved 5c to 9c/kg for most. Most weights and grades were represented in the cows, with the light and medium weights improving up to 14c, while most heavy weights gained 3c to 5c and up to 10c/kg for the better yielding beef cows. Heavy weight bulls sold to steady demand. Yearling trade steers sold to a top of 216c/kg. Yearling heifers suited to the trade made between 175c and 200c/kg.

64 cows comprising 53 Angus, 8 Angus/Hereford X, 1 Red Angus and 2 Dark Greys. Approx 20 of the Angus cows are pure Te Mania blood, balance are predominantly king island bred. 6th calvers, PTIC tp ‘Holmwood’ Angus bulls to commence calving 20 August for 9 weeks, genuine herd dispersal, vendors relinquished breeding.

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Better steers rewarded

Quality improved, with some very good grown steers and bullocks penned and a larger proportion of wellconditioned heavy weight beef cows. Young cattle suited to the trade were in short supply, with a single pen of heavy trade steers and only a limited selection of yearling heifers on offer.

Farm Machinery, Equipment, Hay, Steel & Sundries Full details in next issue

Wednesday August 6 (In cow sale)

• VLE LEONGATHA

THERE were approximately 1300 export and 200 young cattle penned, representing an increase of 200 head week on week.

1010 Outtrim-Leongatha Road, Outtrim A/C E & R Dunning (Property Sold)

Delivery to Local Area Depots. Contact your local agent or Austrex Representative:

FINTAN POWER 0437 459 538 AUS7440005

BRANCH MANAGER Rohan McRae: 0417 836 664 LIVESTOCK Don Bowman: 0429 801 138 Alex Dixon: 0409 581 935 Dean Foat: 0488 732 181 Michael Foote: 0427 162 370 Ross McRobert: 0418 838 454 REAL ESTATE Don Olden: 0417 805 312 Jean O'Loughlin: 0428 571 083

FOR SALE 20 Friesian & Friesian x springing cows mixed ages, majority Friesian herd tested, calving July, Aug, Sep to Friesian & Aussie Red bulls. $1,540.00 inc GST 7 Friesian & x-bred springing heifers Jersey bull. July, Aug, Sep calving $1,320.00 inc GST

Further information contact Dean Bailey 0438 531 672

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Dairy Heifers For Sale 65 Springing Friesian x Heifers, 2 ½ year old, Calving to Jersey bull for August 1st calving, vendor bred, very genuine line of quality heifers (change of calving pattern) $1200 + GST 29 Springing Heifers, (comprising of 15 Friesian, 10 Fries x and 4 Jersey x) Calving to Jersey bull for August 10th on, all good condition,All recently drenched & vaccinated, selling under clearing sale conditions, vendor relinquished dairying, $1400 + GST Contact: Alex Dixon 0409 581 935 E: alex.dixon@elders.com.au

Bulls For Sale 2 Angus bulls, Ardrossan & Truro blood, rising 3 year old, registered, LBW with EBV's, $2200 + GST Contact: Rohan McRae 0417 836 664 Charolais bull, rising 4 year old, pure bred and quiet, $1500 + GST Angus bull. 18 months, AI bred, very quiet, ideal for heifers, $1000 + GST Holstein and Jersey bulls for heifers & cows Contact: Alex Dixon 0409 581 935 ELD9240470

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BAG A BARGAIN in The Star! FREE CLASSIFIED ADS

TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 NATIONAL BANK CALENDARS. Sealed. 1978/82/83/92/93/95/96/2000/ $20. Ph. 5668 1281. CAMPER BED & 2 MATTRESSES. Fold up. metal frame. Good condition. $40. Ph. 5668 1281. LEAF BLOWERS. Two. Ryobi. With long leads. $50. Ph. 5672 2744. LAWN EDGER. Two. $25. Ph. 5672 2744. MAN SHED TOOLS. $50. Ph. 5674 5601 or 0447 114 383. AMPLIFIER, CASSETTE RECORDER, PLAYER, TURNTABLE, RADIO. Kenwood. Plus 2 Peterson speakers. $50. Ph. 5674 5601or 0448 860 292. DOG JACKET. Water proof. Large. Excellent condition. $15. Ph. 5668 8180. RED BRICKS. Very clean. Stacked but not on pallet. Manual pickup only. $50 for 300 ono. ph. 5668 6301. BIKES & HELMETS. Ladies and gents (one of each) Good condition. $10 each. Ph. 5662 4970. MATTRESS RAILS. Suit up to a queen size bed. ideal for co sleeping with baby. $50. Ph. 5674 2747. BEACH TENT. As new. Never been used. $15. Ph. 5674 2747. HIGH CHAIR. Fold up. Adjustable height and harness. Padded seat. Swivel wheels. Removable tray. $30. Ph. 5663 5439. LOUNGE RECLINER. Soft green colour. Very good condition. $45. Ph. 5655 1264. SHOWER FRAME & DOOR. Frame:800x1880. Door: 750x1830.$20. Ph. 0418 905 551. HALL STAND. Blackwood. With storage box seat. Bevelled edge mirror - incomplete. 1.7hx915w. $45 ono. Ph. 5662 2570. FIREPLACE SURROUND. Timber with ornate mantle piece. 2 shelves. Classic Edwardian. 1.22wx1.7h. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 5662 2570. TV CABINET. American oak. $50 ono. Ph. 5664 4362. INSTYLER HAIR CURLER/ STRAIGHTENER. $40 ono. Ph. 5664 4362. MACBOOK PRO HARD CASE. Brand new. Use Mac with the case on. Paid $50. Selling for $30. Ph. 0400 461 075 CAR RAMP. Steel. Excellent condition. $30. Ph. 5672 2330. GLADIOLI BULBS. 65. Red/orange flowers. $35. Ph. 0411 439 856. TREE FERNS. Five available. $10 each. Ph. 0406 460 363.

‘SAFETY FIRST’ BED SIDE. Adjustable and removable. Good condition. To assist transition from cot to bed. $20. Ph. 0407 355 134. BAG OF DOLLS CLOTHES, RUGS & ACCESSORIES. Handmade and bought. great condition. $20. Ph. 5664 2310. CLOTHES HORSE. Fold up. Large size. white metal. 24 hanging rails. Good condition. $10. Ph. 0498 532 554. TOWEL RACK. Wood. Free standing style. Baltic pine colour stain. 5 rails. Good condition. $10. Ph. 0498 532 554. DVD PLAYER. Conia. With remote control. Very good condition. $25. Ph. 0417 102 526. CABINET. Glass fronted. Wooden. 3ft wide, 3ft high, 1ft 1inch deep. Like new. $25. Ph. 0417 102 526. COOKING BOOKS. Approx 30. Good condition. Hard & soft cover books. $50. Ph. 5655 2558. SNOW CHAINS. 14”-16”wheels. can send photo. $20. Ph. 0409 192 026. SNOW CHAINS. In case. flexible cable. used once. $50. Ph. 5662 2342. SKI BOOTS. Size 9½ - 10. Plus boot carrier. $50. Ph. 5662 3556. SNOW CHAINS. Easy Fit. $45. Ph. 5662 3556. PRINTER CARTRIDGES. Canon Pixma 8. 4 brand new. Unopened. $50. ph. 0408 512 347. WATERBED. Queen size. $50. Ph. 0433 776 369. KIWI FRUIT. 1KG for $5. Ph. 0433 776 369. BABY CHANGE TABLE. Black melamine. With storage area underneath table. excellent condition. $20. ph. 5663 5439. HAND PUMP. Double action. hardly used. Still in box. $10. Ph. 5662 5141. PENDANT LIGHTS. Ikea. White plastic. 28cm at base. classic look. required hard wiring. $10 for the 2. Excellent condition. ph. 5662 5141. ANTIQUE CHAIRS. Colour teak stained wood. 2 dinning chairs. In good condition. $10 each. ph. 5663 5439. HEATER. Rinnai convector bottle gas. $40. Ph. 0427 726 577. JOLLY JUMPER. $30. Ph. 0417 147 227. BABY BJORN BABY CARRIER. Black & purple. Brand new. $50. Ph. 0417 147 227. AQUARIUM/ACCESSORIES. 25L BluePlanet tank with pump. Thermometre, gravel, vacuum, water chemicals, disease treatments. $50. Ph. 0448 855 832.

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public notices

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Service 3 year contract period Gippsland Southern Health Service is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualiﬁed companies to undertake Air Conditioning and Refrigeration equipment maintenance service work for a 3 year period. GSHS operates this equipment across 3 sites and 3 monthly service intervals are required. The successful candidate must supply a current police check for each person on site and carry the relevant insurances and registrations to work as a contractor. The ability to work in a residential care environment is vital and presentation, conﬁdentiality and communication is important. Please provide your interest in writing to the address below. Tender documents will be distributed to the short listed companies. The lowest hourly rate is not the only consideration as references and work quality will be considered. GSHS has approximately 270 air conditioning units and 80 refrigeration units under this contract. Further information may be obtained from the undersigned. Mark Withers Maintenance Manager Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953 Telephone: 03 5667 5628 Email: Mark.withers@gshs.com.au Expressions of Interest close no later than 5pm Friday, 22nd August 2014.

situations vacant

UnitingCare Gippsland is a quality accredited, community service agency. The agency has a vision of a healthy Gippsland, where disadvantage and inequity are challenged. UnitingCare Gippsland’s Board of Governance is now seeking applications from high calibre executives for the position of

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER For further information regarding the position and application process, in the ﬁrst instance, please visit: www.ucgipps.org.au or contact Nikki Drummond, General Manager People and Culture on 5662 5150 / nikki.drummond@ucgipps.org.au All applicants must address the key selection criteria. Applications close 9am Monday 11 August 2014. UnitingCare Gippsland in an equal opportunity employer. We interview in the interests of safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

South Gippsland Shire Council

Customer Service Ofﬁcer • Casual • $33.43 per hour • Be the front face of the Shire • Join a dedicated and fun team Enquiries to: Christian Stefani, Manager Customer Relations on (03) 5662 9200.

Coal Creek Community Park & Museum Teachers situations vacant

situations vacant

• Casual • $37.18 per hour • Conducting enjoyable educative classroom & onsite experiences • Current full VIT registration is necessary Enquiries to: Rowena Ashley, Coal Creek Site Coordinator on (03) 5655 1811. Applications close Wednesday 6 August 2014.

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Part Time 0.4 EFT Applications are invited for the above position. This role will provide effective support to the Human Resources Manager and personnel staff, particularly in relation to Return to Work Management, WorkCover Administration, Work Health Safety processes and Employee Relations. The successful applicant will possess the following: • Strong knowledge and experience in WorkCover, Return to Work and OH&S • Proven communication and time management skills • Excellent client focus and an understanding of staff needs • Proven track record in injury management and an ability to think ‘outside the box’ • Strong IT skills • Desirable o Relevant Qualiﬁcations in OH&S, Workcover Administration and/or Return to Work o Rural health experience o Experience with payroll processing (SAP/Kronos) GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. All staff have access to excellent staff mentoring, education and support programs. Salary Packaging is available to all staff. All applicants will be required to supply a current satisfactory police check. If you are interested in joining a supportive and progressive organisation, please contact the executive team on 5667 5664 to obtain a position description or download from our website www.gshs.com.au. Applicants are also encouraged to contact Brendan Kellow on 5667 5503 to discuss the position in more detail. Applications, including covering letter and CV, can be forwarded on or before 8th August, 2014 to: Brendan Kellow Acting HR Manager Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA 3953 Or Brendan.kellow@gshs.com.au

All applicants must submit an Employment Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Please refer to our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au for further information and a position description.

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

SALES AND LOGISTICS ADMINISTRATOR We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products for the domestic and international market. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and computer skills with a good understanding of Microsoft Excel and Navision. Prior experience in enterprise resource planning systems (ERP), with an understanding of the supply chain environment. Principle responsibilities include: • Processing sales orders • Processing of Purchase orders – creating, following up and receipting • Vendor invoice entry • Weekly stock checks • Creating Transfer Orders in Navision as instructed If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via post or email to: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379 Korumburra, 3950 or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: 6th August 2014

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for sale FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

CHAINSAWS

FIREWOOD Local messmate / stringy / bluegum. Cut, split and dry.$100 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187.

We stock the largest range of chainsaws in South Gippsland, including - Stihl, McCulloch and Husqvarna

FIREWOOD for sale, 6x4 trailer load, split, $80. Free delivery Wonthaggi, Leongatha area. Ph: 0499099616.

from $199

Professional repairs and services to all makes of chainsaws. We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.

GOLF CLUBS Full set right hand men’s, $120 ONO. 0439-552-588.

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MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA Ph: 5662 2028 L.M.C.T. 2714

BUFFET - Parker, teak, excellent condition, $400. Moving house. Ph: 56682297. DAVEY pressure pump 1/2 horsepower motor, hardly used, excellent condition, $150 ONO. Phone Bill 5668-2297. DOG HYDRO BATH with thermostat, water heater. Good condition $550. Ph: 5668-8180.

situations vacant CAFÉ IN INVERLOCH requires a

SKILLED CHEF to join their team You must have at least 4 years experience in a fast paced café. Pastry skills highly advantageous. Please drop in your resumé to Agnes at the Vaughans Café, 10 A’Beckett Street, Inverloch. Only permanent residents or citizens need apply

HAY: 46 5x4 round bales $60 ea, small squares, excellent quality, shedded. New season, $9 each. Can deliver, conditions apply. Mardan 5664-1320. HAY & STRAW for sale. Size of bales: 8x4x3. Oats & Vetch mix, price $140 or Snail Medic clover $200, or barley straw $70. Freight available: Price plus GST & plus freight. Phone Mont Miller 0428-861159 or Joanne Geary 0427951091. HAY small squares $8, suitable horses, this season. 5655-2107.

situations vacant APPRENTICE PAINTER position available. No experience necessary, must have own transport. Must be reliable and willing to learn. Work areas will be on the Bass Coast. Please contact Shaun 0421444980.

NEED CASH IN HAND Drop and collect catalogues. s Up to$150/wk for 8-14 hrs s No selling s No outlay! Call: 1300 663 161 www.pennymiller.com.au s

South Gippsland Dental

TRAINEE POSITION A leading dental practice in Gippsland requires a Dental Nurse. For those who have recently completed Year 12 or have graduated and are interested in starting a great career in the dental profession should contact our ofﬁce without delay. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, ability to foster great customer relationships, strong organisational skills and initiative, be friendly, hardworking and reliable, and have a real interest in caring for customers. The position is for 5 days per week from Monday to Friday. To apply for the position please send your resumé to Karli Brislin at 32-34 ANZ Arcade, Bair Street, Leongatha 3953. Applications close Friday 1st August 2014

KORUMBURRA PRIMARY SCHOOL seeks the services of an

Assistant for our Out of School Hours Care Program This is a casual position 3pm – 6pm Monday to Friday Prospective applicants should contact the school for a position description and selection criteria. Appropriate qualiﬁcations preferable. A current Working with Children check is essential. Contact person: Helen Cripps Phone No. 5655 1309 Applications close 6th August, 2014.

for sale KELVINATOR bar fridge, excellent condition, $120 ONO. Phone Bill 56682297. LEMAIR chest freezer, model CF205k, 205 litre capacity, excellent condition, $120 ONO. Phone Bill 5668-2297. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261. YAMAHA TTR 125, 2012 motorbike, bark busters, VGC, near new. Ph: 0457797488 after 6pm.

livestock BULLS FOR HIRE OR SALE FRIESIAN, ANGUS, HEREFORD, LIMO OR JERSEY All sound, young Hire or sale Phone 0447 331 762

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used vehicles

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wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Phone Matt 0401-194601.

work wanted tenders

tenders

MATURE WOMAN seeking house cleaning work in the Leongatha area, $25 per hour, minimum 3 hours. Please call Jane on 0439483458.

Registration of Interest

meetings ROI Number: CFA-2014-0063

SGMWLPTA

CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW NEERIM SOUTH FIRE STATION AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

AGM

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

CFA is seeking registrations of interest from building contractors to tender for the construction of the new Neerim South Station at 189 - 205 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South. The total area of new building is approx. 500 sq.m. The major building comprises a 3-Bay motor room, amenities and ofﬁces. Associated works includes construction of civil and drainage works and landscaping.

10.30am at the Leongatha Tennis Club

MEENIYAN YOUTH CLUB

Prospective Tenderers are required to register in writing.

Annual General Meeting

Registration documents, issued by CFA, must be duly completed and must include information indicating types of previous projects completed, their value and for whom constructed.

MEENIYAN YOUTH HALL McLeans Lane, Meeniyan

Contractors must be commercially registered building practitioners and must submit a copy of their registration number.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 7pm

The Victorian Government’s Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry (Victorian Code) and the Victorian Government’s Implementation Guidelines to the Victorian Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry (Victorian Guidelines) apply to this project. Compliance with the Victorian Code and Victorian Guidelines is a prerequisite to submitting any expression of interest or tender response and to any successful applications being awarded. Copies of the Victorian Code and Victorian Guidelines are available at www.dtf.vic.gov.au

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bereavement thanks LESLIE - Robert Henry (Bob). David and Andrea, together with their families, would sincerely like to thank all who attended our father’s funeral, sent cards, flowers and messages, telephoned and supported us on the sad loss of our much loved father, father-in-law and grandfather. A special thank you to the kind and caring staff at South Gippsland Southern Health Service and Handley Funeral Services. Please accept this as our personal and heartfelt thanks.

in memoriam PEARSON - Ross. August 4, 2013 Down the lonely road of memories, we sadly walk today as life goes on its way. Missing you ... Marjie, Tim, Angie and the 7 tackers.

CAMERON - Rod. The Board of Management and members of Leongatha Golf Club are saddened at the loss of a life member. We extend our sympathy to his family at this sad time. CAMERON - Rod. The Leongatha & District Cricket Association acknowledge and regret the passing of our Life Member Rod Cameron and extend our sincere sympathy to his family and friends. Rod is remembered for devoting an enormous amount of time, wisdom and energy into local cricket.

CAMERON RAAF Roderick Ewen Cameron 430248 Flying Officer 9 Air Crew Holding Unit. A man that commanded respect, great friend and mentor. Deepest sympathy. Leongatha Veterans Welfare Centre.

STUBBS - Trevor Grant. 21.2.1932 - 31.7.2003 Eleven years gone, you are forever in my heart and soul. Love always, Jen.

deaths CAMERON - Roderick Ewen (Rod). Passed away peacefully at Opal Seahaven Aged Care, Inverloch on July 22, 2014. Aged 89 years, late of Leongatha. Dearly loved husband of Lois (dec). Peace at last. CAMERON - Rod. Passed away July 22, 2014. Loved husband of Lois (dec). Our respected and special friend (Mr C) for 64 years. Ken (dec), Rosalind, Ian, Bruce, Ross Hulls and families. Farewell Rod. CAMERON - Rod. Loved and respected neighbour of 52 years. A true gentleman, now at rest. Ron, Alice and family.

CAMERON - Roderick Ewen. (RAAF 430248) The President and members of Leongatha RSL regret the passing of their esteemed member and extend deepest sympathy to the family. Lest We Forget FOSTER - Arthur George. Loved brother of Alan (dec), sister-in-law to Jean, uncle to Barry, Marg, Greg, Noella, Julie, Mick, Ian, Eileen, and families. Will be sadly missed. Always remembered. McDONALD - John. A celebration of the life of John William McDonald, a resident of Meeniyan in the 50s, passed away July 25, aged 83 years. A ceremony will be held at the Wy Yung Pub, Bairnsdale, 2pm Friday, August 1. All old friends and relatives most welcome.

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used vehicles FORD TERRITORY 2013, reg. until October 2014. One owner, dual fuel, auto, bluetooth, has all mod cons. Done just over 5000km. Immaculate condition, $39,000. Reg. 1BN2ZO. Deceased estate. Ph: 5668-5250.

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births EVANS (Hill) - It’s a girl! Jessie and Reuben are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their baby daughter - Elise Isabelle Evans. Born Wednesday 23.7.2014 - 8lb 10oz. First grandchild for Tric and Barry Hill and a beautiful niece for Byron and Courtney to love. Mother and baby both well.

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MARGARET MELVIN would like to thank everyone for their cards, flowers and phone calls on her 95th birthday, and a special thank you to all the staff at the Leongatha RSL.

Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal digniﬁed service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Ofﬁce and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

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Kids plant trees By Natalie George, work experience GRADE 5 students from Leongatha Primary School took part in National Tree Day on Friday.

the car park to add colour. They were sponsored by Knight’s Toyota of Leongatha, which provided the students with hats, shirts and drawstring bags. Altogether the students planted 25 trees in roughly an hour and a half, all of

which were native to Australia. There was plenty of excited chatter amongst the students “They’re going really well and enjoying it,” Kathy Westaway of Knight’s Toyota said. Last year the students

planted trees around the basketball court. Principal Rob Higgins said last year’s plants are doing well and students are proud of their efforts. “It helps their learning if they’re comfortable with the environment,” he said.

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deaths SMITH - Evelyn Betty (Betty). 16.01.1921 - 21.07.2014 Passed away peacefully at Grandridge Lodge, Mirboo North. Aged 93 years. Loving wife of Stan (dec). Second daughter of Stan and Evelyn Wright (both dec). Loving mother of Denis, Greg, Helen and Leanne. Mother-in-law to Glenda (dec), Robyn, Paul and Ray. Devoted grandmother to Darren, Lisa and Chris, Andrew, Daniel and Arica, Shane and Hannah, Adrian, Ben, Emma and Tim, Madeline and Chris, Alex, Aaron and Hayden (both dec). Great grandmother to Caleb, Audrey; Jaquin; Amala and Huon. Now resting in peace. WESTAWAY - Shirley Anne (nee Thompson). On July 25, 2014 at Foster, aged 82 years. Loved and loving wife of Peter for 60 years. Sister of Norman Abjorensen and sister-inlaw of Carmel. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Lynne, Paul and Alanna, Gavin and Andrea. Adored Mama of Zara and Rowan; Sam and Azza; Britt, Niam, Jonti and Pia. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at the Foster Community Health Centre on Friday, August 1 from 1-3pm. All friends welcome. No flowers by request. Donations to the South Gippsland Hospital, Foster. WESTAWAY - Shirley. Dearly loved sister-in-law of John (dec) and Viv. Greatly admired aunt to Tony and Lisa, Michael and Anne, Bradley and Kathy, and their children. Such a vibrant and fun loving lady. A truly special person who will be greatly missed. Deepest sympathy to Peter and family.

funerals CAMERON - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Roderick Ewen (Rod) Cameron will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 commencing at 1.30pm. Private cremation. All Ex-Service personnel are respectfully invited to attend. No flowers please, donations in lieu may be made to Cancer Council, Victoria. Envelopes will be available at the service.

Go for it: Leongatha Primary School students, from left, Taiha Checkley, Ady Kirkus and Jade McRae admire their handiwork. Left, Ready to dig: Leongatha Primary School students Shari Worthy (left) and Cassie Taggart have trowels in hand ready to go.

Can’t get no satisfaction By Tayla Kershaw FOLLOWING the controversy surrounding dog bans on beaches and Phillip Island’s stand alone movement, Bass Coast Shire residents have rated council’s performance as poor. Council received a total score of 50 in the 2014 community satisfaction survey - a score far below the state wide and Large Rural Shire averages. The report noted Bass Coast only surveyed residents this year, whereas in the past residents and non ratepayers were both sampled. Though the results can’t be compared, 2014 still gave a bleak outcome. Phillip Island led the pack of dissatisfied residents, handing out the lowest score for overall perform-

ance, consultation and advocacy. Over the past 12 months, 61 per cent of residents reported some level of contact with council and gave a score of 65. This was still less than the state wide average of 72. Grantville residents in particular were happy with council’s direction, scoring them 12 points higher than the state wide average. Grantville, Inverloch and Wonthaggi residents have consistently shown more positive attitudes towards council, particularly residents between 18 and 34 years old. Council outperformed other large rural shires in business, community development and tourism, with residents suggesting art centres and libraries are council’s strong points. However, council were scored the worst when it comes to servicing the condition of sealed roads.

Here come more buses NYORA and Loch will benefit from more weekday V/Line coaches making a stop from yesterday (Monday). Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan said on weekdays, eight V/Line Leongatha or Yarram coaches would now stop at both Nyora and Loch in each direction, up from five trips each way on weekdays. “Nyora and Loch will now have 48 weekly V/Line coaches serving local residents and visitors in each direction, up from 40 in the previous timetable,” he said. Mr Ryan was delighted Nyora and Loch residents would have more opportunities to travel on V/ Line coaches to Cranbourne, Dandenong, Southern Cross, Leongatha, Foster and Yarram. “I strongly backed local residents in their efforts to have more V/Line coaches stop at Nyora and Loch,” he said. “The Victorian Government has a strong emphasis on ensuring that smaller country towns benefit from transport links. V/Line’s coaches are convenient as express and stopping coaches connect at Koo Wee Rup to make it easy to

get to Dandenong or alternatively travel from Southern Cross faster by express coach. “The extra coach stops are scheduled for 8.30am, 1pm and 5pm going to Southern Cross, and on the 9.15am, 1.10pm and 7pm weekday coaches from Southern Cross back to Nyora and Loch.” Mr Ryan urged local residents using V/Line Leongatha and Yarram coaches to check the new timetables at www.vline. com.au under ‘coaches’ in ‘eastern Victoria.’ “From July 28, V/Line weekday coaches from Korumburra, Leongatha, Foster and Yarram depart 10 minutes earlier so that the coaches can travel into and out of Loch and Nyora,” Mr Ryan said. “Coming from Southern Cross, there are some minor changes to the departure times of Metro’s suburban trains that connect at Dandenong with V/Line coaches, so anyone joining a Metro train at Caulfield, Clayton, Springvale or other stations should also check these timetables. “These additional stops in Loch and Nyora bring the total of new public transport services introduced by the Coalition Government to more than 10,000 extra each week.”

Council intends to take the recommended improvements on board, including areas such as advocacy, community consultation, customer service and overall council decision making. Mayor Cr Neil Rankine said the results were a good indication of where council should focus its improvement efforts over the next couple of years. “Council and our new CEO Paul Buckley have already instigated improvements to several areas of concern and engagement, lobbying and informing the community,” he said. Cr Rankine said a full analysis of the report will be carried out to identify how council can better engage with the community to better understand their concerns and priorities, and to work with the community to deliver good outcomes.

Soldiers mystery THE Star recently published a list of the soldiers who were killed in World War One. Their names are on the black marble honour roll in Leongatha Memorial Hall. That list went to the letter M and here are the rest. Lyn Skillern from the Leongatha Historical Society is searching for information and photos of these men. Thank you to those in the community who came forward after the last article. The names are: Newberry, F.; O’Loughlan, Michael; Orchard, P.; Osbourne, Alfred; Parish, John; Patterson, John (Jock); Phelan, John Trancis; Phillips, A.D.; Plunkett, Percy; Rhodes, J.; Richardson, E.B.; Richardson, E.W.; Risely, Edward; Robertson, Alan; Robertson, Roy; Ross, Roy Leigh; Russell, Alan; Russell, Thomas; Sagassar, Oswald; Shallberg, John Reginald; Sherry, John W.H.; Shrives, Edward; Simmons, Ernest Albert; Smith, Leonard; Smith, Robert; Smith, Walter; Smith, William Christopher; Spargo, Henry; Sparks, William; Sperling, John Joseph; Sproull, Robert; Standfield, Edwin; Statham, George; Statham, Sydney; Stuart, Charles William; Sweeney, Daniel; Sweeney, N. or W.; Taylor, Henry Charles; Thomas, B.; Thomas, Robert; Thompson, Hubert ; Tompkins, Edwin; Tourrier, William; Trudgill, Horace; Turner, Edmund Percival; Walker, Leslie; Wasson, Samuel; Watkins, Albert Ernest; Webb, F.; Whillance, H.J.; Wightman, Mitchell; Wildens, Arthur; Wyeth, George.

Melissa Rutherford: she already knows that she loves working in emergency.

Nurse chases her dreams MELISSA Rutherford, 23, daughter of Christine and Ian Rutherford of Leongatha graduated from the University of Ballarat with a Bachelor of Nursing on May 14. Melissa, who graduated from Mary Mackillop, Leongatha in 2009, is currently doing a post graduation year at the Peninsula Hospital in Frankston where she will get a feel for three different areas of nursing: emergency, short stay surgical and renal, respiratory and oncology.

Pay respects to MH 17 families PEOPLE wishing to pay their respects and show support for people affected by the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH 17 tragedy are now available to sign at South Gippsland and Bass Coast shire council offices. The books are available at South Gippsland’s offices in Leongatha and Bass Coast’s customer service centres in Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Grantville and Cowes. The State Government is making condolence books available for those wishing to pay their respects and show support for the families and communities, here and around the globe, affected by the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH 17 tragedy. On completion, all pages will be collected from across the state and compiled into a condolence book at a later date. South Gippsland Shire councillors observed a minute’s silence in memory of flight victims at last Wednesday’s council meeting.

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Netballers flock to junior tournament LEONGATHA and District Netball Association (LDNA) held their annual junior netball tournament on Sunday, July 27.

Mount Eccles supported: Mount Eccles Netball Club received a club equipment grant after entering the Netball Nation grant scheme. The Netball Nation grant scheme was launched to support local netball communities across Australia with a series of programs and offers and is part of ANZ’s ongoing commitment to supporting netball at all levels. It was an opportunity for clubs to apply for grants to buy the things they need most. Pictured are the grant winners in the U/11 Mount Eccles net ball team. Back row from left, Lily Walker, Heidi Kaldvee, Chelsea Allan, Phoebe Davison and Jessica Kaldvee. Front row from left, Siena Lane, Alex Ritchie and Jazmine Finlay.

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Hawks fly high FINALS’ aspirants, the Hawks, recorded a comfortable victory over the disappointing Kangaroos team. The Kangaroos were unlucky to sustain an injury to key player Gary McGrath and the club wishes him a speedy recovery from a leg ailment, but it was the Hawks’ overall strength which secured the win. Jason Richards, Roger Callister and Ian Cole all had solid singles victories to enable a stirring 25 point victory and second position on the A Grade ladder. The Bombers did get a scare from the lowly placed Tigers, with some marathon doubles sets being played with slow, worn out shuttles that tested everyone’s patience.

Frank Dekker was desperately unlucky not to defeat Greg ‘the Stig’ Marshman. At 13 all the match was anyones, but Marshmans’ wafer thin body proved too fit for the worn out Dekker. Arthur Grabham had Maurice Simpson in a lot of trouble at 10-4 up but couldn’t finish the job, Maurice winning 15-13. Brayden Krohn clearly had the better of Jim Newton and he let his feelings show much to the entertainment of spectators. In B Grade the Swans combined beautifully to defeat the Bulldogs. Guilia Joyce and Tracey Ryan played well together, and Glen O’Neill did have some revenge in his singles match. Finally the Saints had a massive win over the Demons, the highlight being

the improvement of both Matt Patterson and Ben Ryan. This win cements the Saints’ finals position. Our presentation night will be September 13 at the Leongatha RSL, a huge night is assured.

Round 9 results

A Grade: Bombers 4/102 d Tigers 2/94, Hawks 4/97 d Kangaroos 2/72, Magpies - bye. B Grade: Saints 4/72 d Demons 0/31, Swans 3/79 d Bulldogs 2/53, Blues bye.

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A Grade Bombers ..................................52 Hawks ......................................42 Kangaroos ...............................41 Magpies ...................................23 Tigers .......................................22 B Grade Blues ........................................45 Saints .......................................41 Swans.......................................23 Bulldogs...................................16 Demons ....................................15

Four hundred netballers from around Gippsland and the eastern suburbs of Melbourne played a round robin competition made up of 11 and under, 13 and under and 15 and under age groups. Seven teams made up the competition in the 15 and under section. Morwell Mixtures won all their games to be top of the ladder after the last round, but it was Traralgon Football Netball club team who had the legs to win the grand final in dominating fashion. Traralgon Football Netball Club 16 to Morwell Mixtures five. In the 15 and under reserve section, seven teams competed in a very close contest which saw Waverly City on top of the ladder at the end of the rounds and the next three teams on even points. Mid Gippsland Regional team won in a very close grand final game against Waverly City from second position. Mid Gippsland nine to Waverly City eight. Always a popular section, 13 and under open had a full section of eight teams compete. After seven games each, with many drawn games, Waverly City A team were ladder leaders. With a good win in the semi final, Waverly City A team dominated in the grand final game to win from second placed Traralgon Netball Association. Waverly City 13 to Traralgon five. Waverly City C and D teams never missed a beat in the 13 and under reserve

section, finishing first and second on the ladder. Both teams won their semi final matches and met in the grand final game. Waverly City C nine to Waverly City D six. Eleven teams played a round robin in the 11 and

under section. Each team played nine games for the day. For many players this was their first tournament and all had a fun sporting experience. No finals were played but all 100 participants were

awarded with a certificate and giveaways. Many thanks to our local sponsors, South Gippsland Mini Skips, Network Videos, Bair’s Hotel and Bi-Rite Leongatha for their continued support and contributions to our tournament.

Down the court: MDU goal attack Ruby Martin looks for an option.

Inverloch Kongwak U/13 team: back row from left, Lily Scott, Sophie Bolam, Millie Sadler, Siobhan Griffin, Xanthe Reed and Ashlan Turner. Front row from left, Gaby Martin, Juliette Townsend, Lanni Pryor and Bethany Scott.

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South South Gippsland winter league Gippsland 125, Greg Collins 100 (Toora Round 14 results Bridge RSL Diggers).

Meeniyan 1 d Fish Creek Hotel 11-0: Fish Creek Hotel forfeited. Welshpool Hotel d Wilson Prom Motel 9-2: Kris Benton 177, Brett Garrow 100, 100, 100; Taylor (Beefy) Reid 100, 100; Justin Barron 100 (Welshpool Hotel). Billy Davey 121, 105, 100; Baden Williams 120, 100, 100 (Wilson Prom Motel). Foster KAPOW Hotel d Foster Pirates 7-4: Ian Downing 140, 140, 100; Matt Downing 100, 100, 100; Cam Downing 100, Buster 100, Ben Dash 100 (Foster KAPOW Hotel). Pete Write 100, 100; Barb Jones 118, 100; Sabo 140, 125; Gwenda Wood 100, Neil Coates 100 (Foster Pirates). Toora Hotel d Toora RSL Diggers 7-4: Ian (Lucky) Luxford 125, 100; Danny Jenkins 140, Greg Stewart 100 (Toora Hotel). Barry Horner

Meeniyan Leftovers d Meeniyan Bandits 9-2: Col Young 100 (Meeniyan Bandits). Highest finish this week was Scott Sellings Meeniyan Leftovers with a 93 peg out. Highest score this week was Kris Benton Welshpool Hotel with the highest score on the board with 177. Well done Kris.

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Welshpool Pub .............74.68 Meeniyan No. 1 ............77.27 Foster Pub ...................59.09 Toora Pub.....................55.84 Foster Pirates.................54.55 Meeniyan Leftovers ......49.35 Wilsons Prom Motel .....37.66 Meeniyan Bandits .........33.77 Toora RSL Diggers .......31.17 Fishy Pub ......................28.57

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MEENIYAN - Monday evening: 1st Sally and Brian Hoskins; 2nd Margaret Munro and John Cocking; 3rd Kathryn Smith and David Baggallay; 4th Kathleen Dowd and Ellie McIntyre. Tarwin Lower - Tuesday afternoon: 1st John Sullivan and Alan Johnston; 2nd Jack Kuiper and John Sutton; 3rd Jean Barbour and Margaret Munro; 4th Frank Arndt and Clive Hope. Inverloch - Friday afternoon: 1st Jack Kuiper and Dina Drury; 2nd John Sullivan and Alan Johnston; 3rd Jean Barbour and Shirley Stewart; 4th Phillip and Neville Chapman.

Leongatha U/11 teams: back row from left, Emily Clarke, coach Jodie Burgess Pincini, Casey Pocklington, Zara McKenzie, Lily Caithness, Grace Patterson, Jessica Harry, Bridie Fisher, Evie Bath, Alex Ritchie, Zara Littlejohn, Phoebe Clarkson, Milla Fixter and coach Barb Challin. Front row from left, Lily Maxwell, Flyn Burgess Pincini and Talei Falkingham.

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Inverloch SLC inflatable rescue boats close run IT may have been cold and chilly outside over the past few weeks but that hasn’t deterred the enthusiasm and efforts of the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club’s inflatable rescue roat (IRB) team as they competed in the IRB Premiership Series and State Titles. The teams travelled along the coast to compete against 17 clubs consisting of 180 teams which came from as far as Lakes Entrance to Portland. The four Inverloch teams battled it out in nine different events including the Surf Rescue, Teams Rescue and Mixed IRB Relay. The series was held at both ‘flat’ water and surf beach conditions at Dromana, Ocean Grove, Mordialloc and the State Titles at 13th Beach and Lorne. Competition at Point Leo was cancelled on the day due to bad weather conditions. The two Inverloch male teams only competed at Dromana where racing was interrupted with the arrival of a seal in the middle of the competition course. The seal, unfazed by all the noise, decided to watch the action from the beach area, just outside the end lane of the course. The two female teams with their ‘patients’ competed at each carnival with regular placings in semi-finals and a few finals. Bec Morris, team coach and competitor said, “The State Titles at 13th Beach near Barwon Heads saw the biggest surf any of the teams had raced in with the swell getting up to eight or nine feer.”

Teams raced until semifinals when the day was cancelled due to safety concerns and a total of six flipped boats. Semis and finals were moved to Lorne the following day where the conditions were the complete opposite with dead flat water. The girls made it into the female Teams Final and both teams into the Female tube semi with Lindsey Ritchie and Carly Heislers smashing the tube swim, for a close run the to the finish line.” The Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB), affectionately known as ‘Rubber Ducks’ are the primary rescue vehicle used by surf lifesavers around the country. IRB racing is an exciting and technical sport that showcases the skills of volunteer lifesavers in simulated rescue scenarios. Competition allows lifesavers a chance to hone and enhance their skills and abilities which they use regularly in real life situations while on patrol. In other news, Nick Leman was named one of Life Saving Victoria’s champion athletes, winning Male Athlete of the Year at the 11th Annual Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence Evening, held on Saturday 26 July. The award for Male Athlete of the Year recognises the junior male athlete who has demonstrated sporting excellence at state, national and/or international levels. LSV Director of Aquatic Sport Allan Holmes said Mr Leman is an outstanding member of Inverloch SLSC, being one of the leading forces behind their recent rise in Victorian competition teams. “Nick’s Gold in the Open Men’s 2km Run at the 2014 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships was not only Victoria’s only individual Gold in the Open competition, but also Inverloch SLSC’s first

Aussies Gold medal,” he said. “He was also successful in regaining the Victorian 2km Title from Inverloch team mate and friend Luke Foster.” Mr Leman is not only an outstanding performer on the beach, but also takes on additional roles at his club as a coach and committee member, further demonstrating his commitment to strengthening Inverloch SLSC and lifesaving as a whole.

The team at Ocean Grove: back from left, Isabelle Tomas, Zoe Younger. Front from left, Katrina Morris, Kaitlyn Quinn, Bec Morris, Lindsey Ritchie, Carly Heislers and Jessica Bolding.

State cross country competition WITH an extreme weather alert for the day the prospect of running in fine weather was a distant thought for those students heading to the Schools State Cross Country competition at Bundoora Park.

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

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Fine effort: Jacqui Snooks strides towards the finish line. The girls’ 17-20 years team came sixth in the three kilometre event.

A total of 16 students from KSC had qualified for the competition after their performances at the regional level which was held at Lardner Park. The 16 years boys and 17-20 years girls had also managed to qualify for the teams event after winning at regional level. Fortune seemed to favour us with only one shower of rain for the day which occurred when the students were not running when we managed to find a tent to stay dry. A fine effort was given by all students on a rather chilly day and a track that was quite muddy in the end. They supported each other throughout the day with cheering and encour-

agement and warm clothes at the end of their races. State Cross Country report results: Girls 13 years (3km): 28th Seanan Trewin 0:12:16.4. Boys 13 years (3km): 11th Tyson Hanegraaf 0:10:18.7. Girls 15 years (3km): 59th Alana Hanagraaf 0:13:14.3. Boys 15 years (3km): 86th Jye Celebrine 0:11:22.2. Girls 16 Years (3km): 81st Ellie O’loughlin 0:14:43.1, 82nd Olivia Methven 0:15:01.3. Girls 17-20 years (3km) Team - 6th: 28th Jacqueline Snooks 0:12:01.3, 54th Georgia Chiavaroli 0:13:00.5, 77th Caroline Crawford 0:14:40.5, 86th Mairead Donohue 0:16:04.2. Boys 16 Years (5km) Team - 5th: 29th Harrison McLean 0:17:51.3, 60th Cameron Trewin 0:19:00.2, 63rd Martin Snooks 0:19:11.2, 69th Hugh Sucking 0:19:29.9, 75th Hayden Smith 0:19:58.5.

Lightning under 10 boys A HUGE congratulations to the Leongatha Lightning Under 10 Boys who played in the Morwell tournament on the weekend of August 19/20. This team has been training together for the last six weeks and came up against other teams that have been playing together for the last 12 months. Results: 1st game Leongatha 14 defeated Maffra 2; 2nd game Leongatha 16 defeated Morwell Magic 7; 3rd game Leongatha 20 defeated Churchill 10; 4th game Leongatha 20 defeated Traralgon 2. The boys ended up second on the ladder which then took them into a nail-biting semi finals against Orbost which Lightning won 15-14. It was a very impressive game with both sides wanting to win. The Grand Final against Moe on Sunday was a tough game for our boys who never gave up and came out runners up 25-8. It was a fantastic weekend and to see such enthusiastic boys so passionate about their basketball made us all very proud. A big thank you to Ben Grabham and Chris Brown for training and coaching the boys. As team manager Jodie Browa also thanks the fmailies for their support.

A fantastic weekend: from left, Chris Brown, Tom Hanily, Tyler Richards, Xavier Bolge, Jake Matheson, Marli Aldridge and Ben Grabham. Middle, Zavier Lamers, Will Brown, Jude Fixter and Jhett Brown. Front, Beau Grabham. The Leongatha Lightning Under 10 Boys team was runner-up in the Morwell Tournament and made everyone associated with them very proud.

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It’s all happening at Wonthaggi Table Tennis WONTHAGGI Table Tennis has been a hive of activity over the past few weeks.

Defender: Under 11Knight Phil clears the ball from trouble.

Wonthaggi edge thriller against Leongatha LEONGATHA Knights hosted Wonthaggi at Mary Mac on Sunday with both teams desperate for points. Coming off some much-improved displays, Leongatha will have hoped to get more from an evenly matched contest. A nil-nil first half lived up to expectations as both teams struggled to break down the other’s defence. Leongatha enjoyed the lion’s share of possession and had the better of the play. The fact that they struggled to turn dominance into goals was testament to Wonthaggi’s defensive commitment. A slip up by the Knights immediately after kick-off in the second period gave Wonthaggi a surprise 1-0 lead. A costly turnover at the back left the Knight’s keeper, Thomas Larsen, stranded as an unchallenged Wonthaggi forward found the top corner with a looping effort from the top of the box. However, as has been their hallmark in recent weeks, the Knights came storming back. PJ O’Meara might have done better after some wonderful interplay with Andy Corponi saw the Leongatha winger cut through on goal, but his effort sailed wide of the far post. Better was to come from Leongatha, and the Knights were soon level at 1-1. Midfielder Tommy Stampton created a wonderful chance on the turn to produce a great save from the Wonthaggi shot stopper, but Andrew Angwin was there for Leongatha on the rebound, prodding home to make it two goals in two games for the Knight’s poacher. With the game tied, the ref’s whistle took the life out of the contest, producing a stop-start tempo that didn’t help the momentum of either team. With chances at a premium it was Won-

thaggi that ultimately made the most of a late free kick. Larsen parried, but Wonthaggi’s forwards reacted first to make it 2-1. It would prove to be enough for the 3 points. Final score: Leongatha 1 – 2 Wonthaggi. U9’s The team came up against a really determined Wonthaggi outfit. Both teams created many scoring chances and the game was quick, free flowing and exciting to watch. Liam Chiappinni was again terrific with great feet while Ollie Buckley was our player of the week with some great intercepts and passes. Seb Lamers and Will Croatto were also greatly committed and persistent. U11’s The Leongatha Knights Under 11’s had a good contest against Wonthaggi. Wonthaggi started off strongly scoring two goals in the first half but the Knights settled into the game in the second half, defending strongly and pushed forward to score two goals. The final score was 3-2 to Wonthaggi. U13’s Wonthaggi burst out of the blocks from the kick off, pressuring forward at every opportunity and it seemed as if they would dominate play for the entire day. Leongatha’s defence, however, was having having a blinder. Lead by Breanna and Oscar in the centre, the Knights chased down and disrupted every forward push that Wonthaggi made. In potentially his best game ever, keeper Shem would not be beaten, saving an uncountable number of goal attempts by the Wonthaggi strikers. An own goal from Leongatha got Won-

thaggi on the score board but the Knights were able to shake off the disappointment and fire back. The responsibility fell on the level head of Joaquin who finished off a strong team effort to find the back of the net. Going into the half time break on even terms with the top team, left Leongatha brimming with confidence. The second half started as had the first with Wonthaggi holding most of the possession. Playing in the midfield, Emma was defending and attacking solidly, marking her players and generally getting involved in everything. Wonthaggi got themselves onto the scoreboard and Leongatha were unlucky not to reply after the striker was called offside just steps from the goal line. Wonthaggi dribbled one over the goal line to take their lead to three goals to one at the final whistle. Women Leongatha dominated the first few minutes of the game but Wonthaggi quickly rose to the challenge. Ball possession was relatively even for the half with both teams taking several shots on goals. In spite of Leongatha’s tough defensive line, Wonthaggi managed to score a goal before half time. The second half continued the same trend of relentless pace and ball control from both sides and a skilfully placed goal from Knight’s super midfielder Mimmie put Leongatha on the scoreboard. However, Wonthaggi responded quickly with a fast-paced goal that once again put them ahead. Leongatha played an excellent game with some notable performances from Kim and Tammy, and some very much appreciated participation from Under 16’s Jordan, Julia and Bree. Leongatha 1 vs Wonthaggi 2.

The A Grade Grand Final was played last Wednesday with a 3-0 win to Hit Out (Justin Licis, Sebastian Vethanayagam) over First Timers (Case deBondt, Trish Denier). It was not an easy win for Justin and Sebastian as Case and Trish pushed them in every set. Justin also finished the season as undefeated A Grade Leading Player. The A Reserve and B Grade (Combined) Championships were keenly contested with a near record turn-up. David Kimmins was the big winner in the A Reserve Open Championship, competing against Paul Dwyer in the final. Semi finalists were Sean Michael and Bryan Houghton. The B Grade Open Championship was won by the B Grade Leading Player Matthew Kent, who defeated Archie Paxton in the final. Semi finalists were Rory Gow and Max Duff. Players as young as eight were not the least bit perturbed facing up to A Reserve players in the Handicap Singles, which was a combined event. There is some promising talent amongst these youngsters who began playing in the Thursday night coaching sessions with Wonthaggi Juniors coach Bruce Harmer, and go on to become impressive competitors in all grades.

Fifteen year old Daniel Park won the handicap event from Paul Dwyer, a new player this season. Semi finalists were Juan Lacanaria and David Kimmins. The Jumbo Ball Handicap event was, as always, the favourite event of the night and eventually won by David Kimmins from Wolfgang Gilch. The B Grade Grand Final played recently was won by The Experts (Rory Gow, Beau Allamby) in

a tight finish against The Eleits (Matthew Kent, Beau Allamby). The all important doubles was the decider and went to Rory and Beau. The new season commences next Monday at 7 pm. The table tennis centre will be open from 6 pm. Entries have now closed. There is still room for more juniors at coaching, Thursdays 6 to 7 pm; just turn up!

A Grade Grand Final: from left, runners-up, Case de Bondt and Trish Denier.

B Grade Grand Final: from left, winners Rory Gow and Beau Allenby.

Sale Junior Football Carnival FIVE Under 14 boys, Brock Hastings, Mitch Hoober, Cam Olden, Ben Perry and Brett Thorson, from the Leongatha Football Netball Club were selected to play in the Gippsland League’s team that competed in the annual Sale Junior Football Carnival. The team ran out premiers in the competition Grand Final on Sunday, July 6. Mitchell said, “It was good to work with kids from other clubs and exciting to win the Premiership.” Ben found the games much faster than he is used to and said that playing in the competition made him realise that he plays better football when he plays to his strengths which is kicking and applying tackling pressure.

Hastings, Perry and Thorson were selected as the best of the competition for an interleague team to play in an All Stars curtain raiser to the Gippsland Power versus Northern Knights game which was played in Morwell on the weekend. In the Under 12’s division, Stuart Bright, Colby Michael and Royce Patterson played in the Gippsland League team which just missed out on the finals with two wins, 2 losses and a draw but the boys agree it was a fantastic experience and beneficial to their development as footballers. Stuart said, “I want to be a big time footballer and this was a good opportunity for my future in football.” Colby said he learnt a lot about skills playing in a team which included the best footballers from every team in the league. “It was tough; a lot harder than Saturday football.” Ethan Lamers and Hai-

dyn Kewming also play for the Parrots U12s but played in the Alberton League team that was runner-up in the di-

vision. They too agreed that it was a great experience and really good fun.

A Grade Grand Final: from left, winners, Sebastian Vethanayagam and Justin Licis.

A fantastic experience: back row from left, Gippsland League U12’s, Stuart Bright, Colby Michael and Royce Patterson. Front row from left, Alberton U12s, Haidyn Kewming and Ethan Lamers. The five Leongatha FNC U12s were selected to play in the Sale Junior Football Carnival.

B Grade Singles: from left runner-up, Archie Paxton.

A Reserve and B Grade: combined Handicap Singles, Daniel Park.

B Grade Grand Final: from left, runners up Matthew Kent and Leit Rivers.

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SPORT | GOLF Spokes 43 pts and Thursday’s winner was C. Clasby 33 pts. Leaders scratch and handicap: T. Jones and T. Marotti 66-2¾-63¼.

Sunday, July 27 Final round - 2nd round 2 man ambrose championships with 14 competing and trophies by Korumburra Golf Club. B Grade: N. Perks (6), T. O’Neill (2) 64 net. Nearest the pin: 1st T. Jones, 7th I. Gibson, 10th B. Clasby, 13th B. Clasby. Overall scratch winners and handicap winners: T. Marotti

Wonthaggi Ladies: A Grade winner, Robyn Wilkinson and B Grade winner, Pam Russell.

Wonthaggi ON Wednesday 21 ladies set off for their favourite game of par and conditions were pretty tough. However, for many players this was the first game they had actually teed off in a couple of weeks and so they were excited to be able to play. A Grade winner was Robyn Wilkinson (19) three down; included in that round was NTP on the second and a birdie to help her card. B Grade was won by a very reliable golfer, Pam Russell (24) four down. Pro Pin on the eighth was won by Marg Johnson. BDL awarded to R Wilkinson -4, Anne Tschiderer -4, Di Grimmond -4, Pam Russell -4, Lorraine Peters -5, Betty Bowmar -6, and Jan Jeeves -7 on count back.

and T. Jones 133 hcp 127½.

Foster THERE was a welcome return to the fine weather this week, with cool nights and clear skies greeting us. The weather meant that golf was played each day without too many interruptions. Tuesday, July 22 - men’s stableford: Winner - Noel Black (7) 35 pts. Down the line: Peter Dight 33 pts. Nearest the pins: Peter Dight, Noel Black. Thursday, July 24 - men’s stableford: Winner - Larry Giddy (15) 37pts. Down the line: Nev Thompson (8) 32 pts. Nearest the pins: Nev Thompson, Robert Fulton. Friday, July 25 - stableford (chicken run): Winner - Dylan Williams 19pts. Down the line: Lloyd McKenzie 18pts. Nearest the pin: Bernd Amesreiter. Saturday, July 26 - par: A solid field of 28 turned out for the club sponsored par event. The scoring was very respectable considering the conditions and the time of the year. Steve Reid (11) was the winner in A Grade with a solid +3. Welcome back Phil Schofield. Phil (18) returned a sensational +8, to easily take the B Grade event. Down the line: Scott Rathjen (9) +2, John Warren (18) +1, Noel Black (7), Col Pulham (16) and Owen Kindellan (20) all with square. Nearest the pins: Noel Black, Lloyd McKenzie, Norm Cooper, Pat McKay and Peter Dight. Members’ and golfers’ draws: Friday night saw a respectable turnout for the raffles and members, draw. Don Gal-

loway unfortunately was not present to collect his prize of $800. So it will jackpot to $850 next week. It was nice to see a few patrons stick around a little later than usual to utilise the opening night of the courtesy bus. The Saturday golfers’ draw was won by Andrew Starrett who wasn’t on hand to collect the $280. Jackpots to $300 next week. Visitor Michael Day was the winner of the card draw to collect the six pack of beer. Coming events: Thursday, July 31 - stableford. Friday, August 1 - chicken run. Friday, August 1 - members’ cash draw 6.30pm - 8pm $850. Saturday, August 2 monthly medal stroke. Saturday, August 2 - golfers’ cash draw 5.30pm - $300.Tuesday, August 5 - stableford.

Korumburra Ladies

THERE were some happy golfers at Korumburra last Wednesday, when there wasn’t any rain or wind and the sun was shining. Nineteen ladies played in a Stableford event on the green course, which is slightly shorter to assist with the heavier winter course. Division 1 (0-25) was won by Lee Clements (12) with a good round of 33 points and runner up was Carie Harding (23) with 29 points. Marg Harper (34) was the winner in Division 2 (26-45) with 26 points. Runner up was Julie Hislop (37) with 24 points, on a count back from Kath Welsh (26). Nearest the pin on the first was Corrie George and Barb Walker was closest on the 13th green. The DSR was 76 and there was a change to the slope rating to 127 as the green course was played. The day’s event was also the fourth round of the Silver

Spoon and congratulations to Lee Clements who is the final qualifier. Lee, Judy Webb, Lyn Perks, Beryl Brown and Jenny Blackmore will playoff on October 1, to decide who will compete in this Golf Victoria event, at Sanctuary Lakes, later in the year. Next Wednesday, you may like to bring some extra coins as it is a two person Ambrose, including a novelty event which is the chance to buy shots towards your overall handicap. Could be some good scores with that advantage. Please arrive between 9 and 9.30am to be randomly paired up by Kath Welsh and Julie Brannaghan, who are rostered to send the field out. Two pairs played in a 4 Ball event at Lang Lang last Monday, and although there were no wins, they enjoyed amid the large field. Unfortunately, the weather deterred any golfers on Saturday. A reminder when using preferred lies, the ball must be marked before it is lifted and

cleaned, then replaced within one hand span. Don’t forget to continue to work through the putting round robin, even though there are two months to complete the draw. There are times when it is too wet or people are away, so try to ensure you take note of the women in your section and endeavour to make a time to play. The visit to Melaleuca Links, not far from Inverloch, is planned for August 20. Green fees and main course for lunch are provided from the bus trip fund. Hot and cold drinks and sweets are at your own cost. It is planned to arrive at 9.30am for a 10.00am start and play nine holes before lunch. You can play another nine afterwards or just continue to chat and relax. Those who do not wish to play golf are most welcome to just come for the lunch. Please ensure your name is on the list or phone Lee to be included, as the owner’s need numbers for catering.

Mirboo North Ladies Winner: Rhonda Evans, four under. DTL: Joan Taylor, seven

under. NTP: fourth, Wendy Gervasi, 16TH Rhonda Evans.

Woorayl SATURDAY was Monthly Medal day at Woorayl with a small field of 26 hardy members taking to the course in heavy conditions. After playing fourball events for the last couple of weeks, most members found

it hard to adjust to doing all the work themselves and there was nowhere to hide for those who struggled to find their best form. Consequently, scores for the day were generally on the high side with only two golfers playing to their handicaps. Bendigo Bank was our sponsor for the day, putting on a great array of trophies for the lucky winners. Continued on page 45

Meeniyan Ladies ON a beautiful winter day twelve ladies played a Mulligans free shot day stableford event sponsored by May Callister. Each player was able to purchase free shots and replay the one that did not quite work as planned. There was no restriction on the number of shots replayed as long as they had credits. Sheila Constantine used her credits well and won with 36 points. Lyn Jennison was the runner up with 32 points and Sue Hoskin won the best nine with 17 points. Down the line balls to Jan Trease 29 and Faye LePage 25. Don’t forget the club is holding a two course luncheon for $15 per person on Sunday, August 10 starting at 12 noon, open to everyone. Anyone wishing to play nine holes before hand is most welcome.

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Mulligans Stars: from left, Lyn Jennison (runner-up), Sheila Constantine (winner) and Sue Hoskin Meeniyan (best nine).

Evison 33 points and T Trail 32 points. Second shot NTP first hole: R Matthews. NTP: 4th J Kus, 6th K Duncan, 13th S Duff and 16th P Chapman.

Thursday, July 24 Competition: Stableford Day winner: Garry Shandley (14) 33 points. DTL’s: D Crookston 33points and S Mills 32points. Saturday, July 26 Competition: Stableford Winner: A Grade Simon Duff (11) 39 points. Winner B Grade Garry Shandley (14) 36 points. DTL’s: T Bradshaw 36 points, R Pentland 34 points, I

On the green: Scott McKinnon, Colin Bear, Mick Jackson and Peter McKinnon gathered around the flag on Saturday.

Leongatha golf: Dan Poynton, Ted Bruinewoud and Shane Wood braved Saturday’s weather at the Leongatha golf club.

Leongatha SATURDAY’S par event saw Chris Leaver (9) take the A Grade honours with a score of -2. Ian Murchie finished square to take the B Grade honours and Nick Savino had a very good score of +2 to win in C Grade. The Super Comp was won by Michael Boyce who finished square. NTP’s were Trevor Rickard on the fourth hole, Nick Savino on the 14th and Ron Chaplin on the 16th. DTL Balls : Craig Hams, Andrew Henley, Merv Stubbs, Sam Hughes, Garry Sharrock, David Barrack, Scott McKinnon, John Moor, Colin Bear,

Fred de Bondt, Trevor Rickard, Craig Geradts, John Fedderson, Geoff McDonald, and Kevin Castwood. On Tuesday Colin Bear (14) had 36 points to win the A Grade event in a countback from Michael Thomas and Kevin Castwood. B Grade was taken out by Brian Fennessy with a very good score of 39 points. NTP’s were Chris Leaver on the fourth, Martin Edney on the seventh, Colin Bear on the 14th and Bill Warren on the 16th. DTL Balls : Kevin Castwood, Michael Thomas, Henry Sedelies, Bruce Cathie, Peter Hobson, Geoff McDonald, Will Norden, Chris Leaver, Norm Hughes, Mick Oliver

and Peter Stivic. Thursday’s Competition was Par in which Jeff Brewer (18) was successful in the A Grade event with a very good score of +3. Merv Stubbs (19) continued his consistent good form, finishing square to win B Grade in a countback. NTP’s were Nick Lafferty on the seventh, Geoff Maher on the 14th and Ian Watson on the 16th. DTL Balls : Ian Watson, Peter Horman, Norm Hughes, Jon Smith, Nick Lafferty, Bob Birrell, Mick Oliver, Henry Sedelies, Chris Leaver and Mark Boler. Next Saturday is Medal Day and the sixth round of the McMicking plate.

Touch of colour: captain Marea Maher, Marg Berry, Loise Schache, Gwen Chapman (winning team) Glenyce McRobert, Alison Strong, Julie Howard (runners up) and president Jocelyn Howson looked great out on the course with their yellow and pink theme.

Leongatha Ladies PINK and yellow was the theme for the Captain and President’s Day. Captain Marea Maher and outgoing president Jocelyn Howson went to no end of trouble in displaying balloons, flowers, napery, pre game fruit and sweets and golfing attire adhering to the theme. Forty three women, most

wearing a hint of pink, enjoyed the ‘Irish’ version of 3BBB, and many other members joined in later for the wonderful afternoon tea. The winning team, Marg Berry, Gwen Chapman and Louise Schache had 87 points, well clear of the next group. Julie Howard, Glenyce McRobert and Alison Strong were the runners up with 81 points.

Down the line balls were won by Bec Thomas, Deb Miller and Pam Jacka 75 points, Wendy Parker, Barb Miller and Karen Orford 74, Toni West, Pam Christensen and Marie Sands 73, and Sharyn Rayson, Jan Birrell, and Sue Bowler 72 points on a count back. Nearest the pins, second shot, were won by Maxine Eabry and Noreen Webster

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Korumburra THERE were 30 players on Saturday, July 26 for the first round of the two man ambrose championships with trophies by Hopkins and Rengering. A Grade: T. Jones (5), T. Marotti (3) 2¾-66-63¼, T. Herbert and G. Wilson 65 net, T. Fowkes and F. Vanagtmaal 65 net, K. Pope and B. Pope 65. B Grade: L. Gibson (14), B. Clasby (15) 72-7¾-64¾. Nearest the pin: 1st T. Marotti, 7th T. Fowles, 10th T. Herbert, 13th J. Marotti. Tuesday’s winner was R.

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Inverloch carpet bowls winners: from left, Edith Perrett, Bob Delahoy and Pat Stoneham (S).

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AN improvement in weather allowed us to play one of our two scheduled Mixed Casual days on Wednesday. We are all hoping for more of those sunny midwinter days which can be such a joy to bowls starved members. Meanwhile, carpet bowls continues to keep the spirit alive and Tuesday attendances are healthy. On Tuesday teams of four played two 12 end Continued from page 44 We appreciate their generous support. The A Grade winner and recipient of the much coveted monthly medal and mug for the month was the ever consistent Ian Balfour who fired a great round of 75 off the stick, giving him a fine 70 nett, to easily claim the prize. The A Grade runner up with a handy 73 was the early bird, Paul Challis. B Grade was taken out by Ed Poole with a steady 72 nett, helped by a great putting effort, only needing 28 putts on the day. The B Grade runner up, still desperately seeking his first monthly medal, was the unlucky Jason Redmond with a fairly mediocre score of 78 nett. The C Grade winner had the pleasure of both playing with our sponsor and claiming a trophy. Our club president Graeme Winkler amassed a creditable score of 75 nett, with our vice president Brian Wilson collecting the runnersup prize with a disappointing nett 80. Rumour has it that Brian may have taken the celebrations a tad too far on Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Balls down the line went to Ross Winkler 75, Trent Walters, Tom Ryan, Zac Trease 76 and Brendon Robjant 77, on a count back from Greg Fennell. Nearest the pins went to two of our grade winners: on the 8th hole was Ian Balfour and on the 17th Graeme Winkler. The golfer with the least putts on the day was Jim Newton with 27 proving that antique putters do work. Next week is 4BBB stroke sponsored by Graeme Salmon and Robert Cook.

Woorayl Ladies AMERICAN Foursomes Stableford was played in beautiful sunshine this week and the winners were Thel Scoble and Melinda Martin with 33 points. Down the Line balls went to Elsie McBride and Marg Tuckett 30 points, and Heather Sullivan and Janet Thompson 29 points.

games. The only team to win both games was Pat Stoneham (S) with Edith Perrett and Bob Delahoy. Bob was playing his first ever game of carpet bowls. Welcome to the mats, Bob! On Wednesday four teams played two 12 end games of three bowl triples on the Number Two green. The green was slow and docile but a good time Nearest the Pins on the eighth and 17th were won by Marg Tuckett; well done Marg. Next week the final round of the Perrett Foursomes will be played and sponsored by L. C. Excessorise.

Wonthaggi ON Saturday, July 26 we played with a field of 76 players. A Grade winner was P. Furborough 40 pts, B Grade M. Foster 38 pts, C Grade M. Loughran 37 pts. Balls down the line: D. Crellin 37, E. Vanagtmaal 36, M. Scott 36, P. Schultz 35, R. Johnson 35, M. Bourke 35, J. Geyer 34, K. Jamieson 34, P. Young 34, N. Burne 34, D. Mackie 34. Nearest the pins: 2nd G. Linguey, 8th N. Burne, 13th D. Crellin, 17th P. Dell. Eagle: J. Burke 7th hole. Well done to Glen Turner and his partner on beating M. Scott and J. Sartori on Saturday. To the many golfers who do not come into the clubhouse, maybe it is time you should. With new carpets and a bright fresh paint job, the atmosphere is great and the beer is better. A big thank you from all of us to Tony Wilson in the pro shop who has manned our shop for many years and numerous weekends. Tony and Kathy are leaving Wonthaggi. Tony tells me for better fishing spots. Tony’s last weekend will be the end of August, so when you see him say thanks for a terrific job. Great golfing, and I will see you all next week for the monthly medal.

Lang Lang The Lang Lang Golf Club held its 2014 ladies’ open Stableford day on Monday July 21, with a fantastic number of clubs and ladies competing. Twenty 23 clubs were represented from Devil Bend, Berwick/Montuna, Morack, Eastwood, Royal Melbourne, Rosebud Country Club, Glen Waverley, Meeniyan, Wonthaggi, Korumburra, Leongatha, Stud Valley Ladies, Cardina - Beacon Hills,

was had by all. Two teams won both games. Winners with 35 points were Bryan Hensley (S), Gavin Blew and Harry Dunn. Runners-up with 33 points were Malcolm Marshall (S), Bob Huntley and John Thornton. Weather permitting we continue with Mixed Social bowls on Wednesdays with an11am start and Saturdays, 12.30 pm start. Woorayl, Waverley, Foster, Phillip Island, Drouin, Cerberus, Box Hill, Mornington, Lang Lang and Howlong. The event was sponsored by Drummond Golf, Carnegie and the winners all went home very happy golfers. Results were

Monday, July 21

A Grade: Veronica Park (Meeniyan) 21 (42pts) and Dianne Fraser (Lang Lang) 22. B Grade: Janet Saunders (Cardina/Beacon Hills) 27 (45pts) and Michelle Ahern (Cardina/Beacon Hills) 38. 9 Holes Out: Maxine Eabry (Leongatha) 24pts, Trish Owen (Leongatha). 9 Holes In: Christine Hogan (Berwick/Montuna) 24 pts, Janie Bowman (Berwick/ Montuna). NTP: 5th Trish Owen, 9th Marg Frith, 12th Deb Miller and 15th Janet Saunders. DTL: Jeanette Bravo, Margaret Scott, Nicki RoffSmith, Wendy Hopkins, Di Grimmond, Marg O’Halloran, Mary Reeves, Lynn Norton, Joan Jarvis, Bernadette Bartling, Melina Willder, Sue Wylie, Mary Taylor, Sharon Davie, Cheryl Stockdale and Leanne Marshall. The final of the Mary Cross singles knockout event was a very keenly contested final between Sue Purser and Di Fraser with Sue prevailing the winner on the 18th hole. It was a putt on the 18th that made the difference. Winners of the Doris chambers event played last Wednesday was won by Sue Vangaal and Kirra MoonCurry who now go on to play the final at Long Island Water in the year. The Glenn McLean memorial event was held over two weekends with John Powton winning this event and a trophy to be proud of - 1 year membership of the golf club. Sadly we have to report the passing of life member Keith Cochrane who resided at Poowong until moving to Harvey Bay (old) in 1995. Keith was a foundation member of the club, helping to turn the soil with his bulldozer, as well as playing a major role in making the course a reality in May 1963. He is being buried on Friday

FOUR teams were selected for three games of eight ends using six bowls. Winning all their games were Rod McConchie and Joyce Occhipinti (WWW) 10-3, 9-7, 4-2. Following with two wins were Toni Heldens, Mary Tumino and Dudley Harrison (LWW) 3-10, 13-3, 15-6. With one win were Charlie Tumino, Glenys Pilkington and Peter Heldens (WLL) 9-7, 7-9, 6-15 and then Ian Benson, Joe Occhipinti and Carolyn Benson (LLL) 7-9, 3-13, 2-14. Rod and Joyce combined well and Ian and Joe were nervous in the last game when trailing 0-14 but a double on the last end saw then re-tighten their belts. Charlie and Toni had a close tussle also in the last game when a five and another five saw Toni victorious, 15-6. All in all it was a good

fun night regardless of the scores. Congratulations to Joy Dyson and Paul Holmes - SGIBBA singles champions for 2014 and happy birthday to life member Ron Gloster on his coming 89th. Names taken for SGIBBA tournament and reminder of meeting. Social bowls Buffalo hall, Wednesdays at 7.30pm, all welcome.

Mardan

ON a dark, wet and miserable night there were 12 members who had one thing on their minds and that was to have a fun night playing bowls. Four teams were cobbled together to do combat in the arena that is Mardan Hall. Two games of ten ends was the format that we have become used to and so it was that the games began. Each team played the usual entertaining and high

standard of bowls that has become the standard at the club. This being said it is quite common for the results to be spread evenly amongst them and tonight was no exception. Each of the four teams managed a win and even the lost games were generally close games. It came down to counting ends to decide the winners on the night and this provided the following results: Runners-up with one win and 10 ends: Theresa Bateman, Bev Greenwood and Tony AllenClay (S). Winners with one win and 13 ends: Kristy Rutjens, Ian Hasty and Cliff Smith (S). Highlight of the night was seeing Kristy play some of the best bowls she has ever put down. I guess she has finally found her groove; or maybe it was the bright pink slippers she wore on the night!

South Gippsland Indoor TUESDAY night was our Tournament/Presentation night where we have a social game of bowls as usual with great prizes and raffles. We then finish off the night with all Association Pennant trophies and Association Singles trophies presented. There will be a full report next week where we revisit the Pennant results and commend our 2014 Single’s winners. Congratulations to all those involved. Another great indoor season! A further reminder of events still on the calendar: Dumbalk’s Charity Night is on August 11 and Buffalo’s Peter MacCallum Night is on August 22. Both are great nights and worthy causes not to be missed.

Demons teach nice tricks THE Melbourne Football Club may not be too high on the AFL ladder right now but last Tuesday, the Demons were king of the kids at Wonthaggi. The club ran a super clinic at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve in conjunction with AFL Gippsland, taking boys and girls through the secrets of kicking, handballing and tackling. AFL Gippsland football development manager Chelsea Caple said the students not only enjoyed meeting their idols, but the players also literally got a kick out of the experience. “It is good for the players to be out of their normal playing routine and for the kids to learn AFL skills from the best,” she said. “The kids really take so much from it and if one of the players says that was a really good kick, that might encourage the kids to go on to Auskick later on.” The Wonthaggi clinic was attended by Bass Coast Specialist School, Powlett River Primary School, Wonthaggi Primary School and St Joseph’s Primary School, with the help of students from Wonthaggi Secondary College. A second clinic was held at Newhaven that afternoon for schools local to Phillip Island.

Up to tricks: St Joseph’s Primary School student Hunter prepares to launch the Sherrin at Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Harley Wilson, watched by Demon Colin Garland.

Showing flair: Powlett River Primary School student Jordyn handballs to Melbourne Football Club’s Max King.

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Drouin 19 d Leongatha 11 Rusty Windmill - Taylah Brown, Voyage Fitness - Tomei Dal Pozzo, Nagel’s Pharmacy - Charli Fixter. Girls fought well and gave it 130 per cent right to the end. The score does not represent the hard work and effort that everyone put in. Hope Hayley Wright is ok after her trip to the emergency room. Good job girls. Under 15 Drouin 48 d Leongatha 8 Buzz Studio - Brooke Materia, Network Video - Caysie Clark. Girls tried really hard. We had good defence and attacking. Everyone played 100 per cent and kept their heads up. Good luck next round. Under 17 Drouin 37 d Leongatha 29 Voyage Fitness - Georgia Riseley, Nagel’s Pharmacy - Lisa Clark, Rusty Windmill - Koby Dennison. Defensive pressure was amazing throughout the court. Bad luck girls but you fought till the end. We will get them next year. Good work and have a nice week off. Party hard but not too hard. C Grade

11 & Under: Town Tangerine 6 d Mt Eccles Purple 0, St Laurence Maroon 4 d Meeniyan & District (2) 3, Town Black 9 d Mt Eccles Pink 8, St Laurence Gold 14 d Mirboo North Purple 11, Meeniyan & District (1) 14 d Mt Eccles White 3, Mirboo North Gold 14 d Mt Eccles Aqua 1. 13 & Under: Meeniyan & District 42 d St Laurence 0, Mirboo North Purple 21 d Mt Eccles Aqua 7, Mt Eccles Purple 15 d Mirboo North Gold 9, Mt Eccles Pink 23 d Town 2. 15 & Under: Town Tangerine 24 d St Laurence Maroon 21, St Laurence Blue 21 d Stony Creek 9, Town Black 29 drew Mirboo North 29. C Grade: Meeniyan & Dist Blue 57 d Mirboo North 25, Meeniyan & District Yellow 31 d Mt Eccles 11, St Laurence 42 d Town 34. Open: St Laurence 49 d

Drouin v Leongatha

Drouin 14 d by Leongatha 49 Sportfirst - Aimee O'Loughlin, Rusty Windmill - Ash Van Rooy. Auction - Ash Van Rooy. Another fantastic game today girls! All girls played brilliantly and deserved the big win. The movement down the court was perfect. Have a well earned rest and bring it on for the rest of the season. B Grade Drouin 48 d Leongatha 34 Leongatha RSL - Abby Dowd, Rusty Windmill - Andrea Lynch. Auction - Andrea Lynch. We had a great competitive start with a tight first half. Our last quarter let us down, something we need to work on. Lets bring the four quarters together next round. A Grade Drouin 43 d Leongatha 33 Rusty Windmill - Ali Rock, Leongatha Skin Therapy - Kasie Rump. Auction Kathy Reid. A very competive game of netball that was played in the wet. Everyone kept trying all game and never gave up. Lots of nice movement but unfortunately they got the jump on us. Lets keep working hard for the last three games.

LDNA umpires Saturday, August 2

11am: Millie Hannon, Karen Clarke, Maddi Wright, Chelsea Hoffman, Bridget Eldred, Jamie Gourlay, Rebecca Aniston, Aleisha Wrigley, Angelique Dunlevie, Mariah Grant, Lisa Mildenhall, Anita Gourlay, Kali Pritchatt, Mary Gourlay, Julie Grant, Emily Chadwick, Melinda Brown, Maria Evison and Michaeleah Stephens. 12pm: Amy Smith, Emily Chadwick, Mariah Grant, Sue Ritchie, Hayley Geary, Jamie Gourlay, Lori McKenzie, Sophie Clarke, Lauren Beaudinette, Angelique Dunlevie, Erin Beaudinette, Pat Kuhne and Janice Sing. 1pm: Lori McKenzie, Phil Smith, Anna Patterson, Janice Sing, Pat Kuhne and Barb Challis. 2:15pm: Sophie Clarke, Sue Ritchie, Julie Grant, Anita Gourlay, Emma Smith and Tracy Miles. Any queries please contact Karen Clarke 0428 121 450.

LEONGATHA TENNIS CLUB PRE SEASON OPEN SESSIONS For beginners, current players and newcomers to tennis

OPEN SESSION Sunday, August 10 at 10am

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Courts open: Sunday 17 & 24 at 10am Monday 11, 18 & 25 at 4-6pm ALL WELCOME

Thank you from Korumburra Volleyball Inc. On Queen’s Birthday weekend (June 7, 8 & 9) Korumburra Volleyball Inc conducted the Victoria Country Volleyball Championships for the first time, using the stadium at South Gippsland Splash, Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College and Meeniyan District Sports Stadium. There were 28 teams from 10 associations from all over the state competing. The organising committee would like to publicly thank all our sponsors, without whom we would not have been able to conduct this event: South Gippsland Shire Community Grant, VicHealth Equipment Grant, Rural Finance, McDonald’s Leongatha, Brown’s Stockfeed, Edney’s Leongatha, Bendigo Bank Korumburra, Harvey Norman Wonthaggi, Hartley Wells, Betta Electrical, Geoff’s Communication, Saario’s Garage, Cervus Equipment, T & G Mechanical Repairs, Leongatha Body Works, Cosson Dairy Systems, Paint Place, Work Safe Victoria, Riseley’s Transport, Guardian Pharmacy Korumburra, L C Excessorise, Evan’s Petroleum, Opal Motel, Meeniyan Motel, Lulu’s, Sweet Life Café, A W Smith & Sons, Amcal Chemist Leongatha, Vanessa’s Jewellery, Capeview Mitre 10 And Leongatha Officesmart. We would also like to thank the Lion’s club for providing breakfast Saturday and Sunday and the MMCRC parents for their hard work in their canteen. The staff at Splash went out out of their way to help with the success of the weekend. The committee at Meeniyan also put so much work into the smooth running of the event. Thank you to all who helped in any way. KOR1180023

Results - July 26

Mine!: A Grade shooter, Sarah McCahon out-muscles her Drouin opponent. Photo by Mark Drury.

Town Tangerine 21, Town Green 71 d Town Black 22, Mt Eccles Navy 44 d Mt Eccles White 32.

Ladders

13 & Under Meeniyan & Dist .... 264.29 Mirboo Nth Purple 216.41 Mirboo North Gold 179.71 Mt Eccles Purple .... 140.56 Mt Eccles Aqua ....... 100.75 Mt Eccles Pink ..........85.31 Town .........................30.36 St Laurence ................. 5.54 15 & Under Mirboo North ......... 164.65 Town Black ............ 110.13 St Laurence Blue.... 113.89 Town Tangerine .......94.63 St Laurence Maroon ..74.19 Stony Creek ...............57.36 C Grade Meen & Dist Blue ... 219.57 Mirboo North ......... 130.67 Meen & Dist Yellow 115.59 Town .........................85.21 St Laurence ...............72.91 Mt Eccles ..................38.22 Open Section Town Green ............ 241.34 St Laurence ............ 167.67 Mt Eccles Navy ........80.86 Mt Eccles White .......86.97 Town Tangerine .........61.24 Town Black ...............56.42

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Gippsland netball results Results - Round 15

A Grade: Drouin 44 d Leongatha 33, Sale 22 d Bairnsdale 21, Wonthaggi Power 45 lt Moe 52. B Grade: Drouin 48 d Leongatha 34, Sale 29 lt Bairnsdale 35, Wonthaggi Power 43 lt Moe 47. C Grade: Drouin 14 lt Leongatha 49, Sale 38 d Bairnsdale 29, Wonthaggi Power 32 lt Moe 35. Under 17: Drouin 37 d Leongatha 29, Sale 45 d Bairnsdale 18, Wonthaggi Power 23 lt Moe 45. Under 15: Drouin 48 d Leongatha 8, Sale 33 d Bairnsdale 30, Wonthaggi Power 28 lt Moe 42. Under 13: Drouin 19 d Leongatha 11, Sale 22 lt

Bairnsdale 30, Wonthaggi Power 39 d Moe 25.

Ladders

A Grade Morwell ...................... 116.00 Sale ............................. 111.42 Traralgon ................... 116.12 Drouin ........................109.14 Moe ...............................94.74 Bairnsdale .....................97.16 Leongatha......................98.13 Wonthaggi Power ..........88.31 Maffra............................76.82 Warragul ..........................0.00 B Grade Morwell ...................... 128.11 Traralgon ...................144.13 Drouin ........................ 113.23 Moe .............................104.19 Bairnsdale ..................104.26 Sale................................95.08 Leongatha......................92.94 Wonthaggi Power ..........89.00 Warragul ........................71.60 Maffra............................82.68

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C Grade Traralgon ...................169.54 Morwell ......................141.60 Moe ............................. 113.54 Sale ............................. 110.83 Wonthaggi Power ...... 111.56 Maffra.......................... 113.11 Bairnsdale ................... 110.97 Leongatha......................94.67 Drouin ...........................55.84 Warragul ........................42.65 Under 17 Moe .............................149.51 Traralgon ...................174.54 Maffra ........................206.43 Sale .............................156.63 Drouin ..........................87.58 Bairnsdale .....................83.67 Leongatha......................69.15 Morwell .........................54.44 Wonthaggi Power ..........72.50 Warragul ........................57.03 Under 15 Traralgon ...................219.86 Moe .............................157.41 Maffra ........................146.77

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Drouin ........................126.39 Sale ............................. 114.08 Bairnsdale ................... 115.95 Wonthaggi Power ........125.71 Warragul ........................80.77 Leongatha......................41.95 Morwell .........................20.94 Under 13 Maffra ........................292.08

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Wonthaggi Power ......209.40 Moe ...............................92.98 Drouin ..........................85.45 Bairnsdale ....................80.71 Traralgon .......................80.00 Sale................................84.90 Morwell .........................69.85 Leongatha......................58.29 Warragul ........................62.42

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Alberton netball Results - Round 16 July 26

A Grade: Kilcunda-Bass 20 lt Phillip Island 79, Dalyston 38 d Inverloch-Kongwak 34, Fish Creek 25 lt KorumburraBena 37, Stony Creek 84 d Tarwin 18, Toora 38 d MDU 19. B Grade: Kilcunda-Bass 19 lt Phillip Island 62, Dalyston 28 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 42, Fish Creek 20 drew Korumburra-Bena 20, Stony Creek 39 d Tarwin 38, Toora 18 lt MDU 40. C Grade: Kilcunda-Bass 9 lt Phillip Island 54, Dalyston 32 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 44, Fish Creek 18 lt Korumburra-Bena 37, Stony Creek 23 lt Tarwin 48, Toora 20 lt MDU 24. 17 & Under: KilcundaBass 22 lt Phillip Island 48, Dalyston 40 d Inverloch-Kongwak 16, Fish Creek 26 drew Korumburra-Bena 26, Stony Creek 19 lt Tarwin 41, Toora 18 lt MDU 34. 15 & Under: KilcundaBass 12 lt Phillip Island 37, Dalyston 13 lt InverlochKongwak 36, Fish Creek 10 lt Korumburra-Bena 33, Stony Creek 41 d Tarwin 11, Toora 17 lt MDU 28. 13 & Under: KilcundaBass 11 lt Phillip Island 29, Dalyston 13 lt InverlochKongwak 28, Fish Creek 17 lt Korumburra-Bena 24, Stony Creek 9 lt Tarwin 23, Toora 4 lt MDU 27.

Ladders

A Grade Kor-Bena .......................214.10 48

Dalyston .........................159.04 48 Fish Creek .....................128.07 40 Inv-Kongwak ................123.01 32 Phillip Island................. 116.12 28 MDU ..............................107.57 28 Foster ..............................127.73 24 Stony Creek ....................109.66 20 Toora .................................89.44 20 Kil-Bass ............................33.14 4 Tarwin ................................39.03 0 B Grade MDU ..............................174.23 50 Kor-Bena .......................141.78 46 Fish Creek .....................143.76 38 Inv-Kongwak ................150.21 36 Foster .............................146.44 36 Dalyston .........................105.91 30 Tarwin ...............................96.06 20 Stony Creek ......................80.91 14 Phillip Island ....................91.25 12 Toora .................................70.21 10 Kil-Bass ............................19.57 0 C Grade Inv-Kongwak ................184.71 56 Tarwin............................146.71 46 Kor-Bena .......................196.63 44 Fish Creek .....................133.70 36 MDU ..............................107.41 28 Stony Creek.....................82.43 24 Phillip Island ....................94.21 18 Dalyston............................97.78 16 Toora .................................86.79 12 Foster ................................68.18 12 Kil-Bass ............................19.26 0 17 & Under MDU ..............................178.13 56 Fish Creek .....................178.16 42 Dalyston .........................125.00 40 Kor-Bena .......................128.81 38 Phillip Island................. 110.59 28 Tarwin..............................94.71 28 Foster ..............................105.28 24 Inv-Kongwak ...................79.46 16 Toora .................................63.29 12 Kil-Bass ............................59.28 4 Stony Creek ......................57.58 4 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak ................262.76 56 Kor-Bena .......................216.46 44 Foster .............................246.72 40 Phillip Island.................139.74 34 MDU ..............................153.85 32

Fish Creek ..................... 119.30 Kil-Bass ............................65.22 Stony Creek ......................58.18 Toora .................................59.57 Dalyston............................51.69 Tarwin ...............................17.29 13 & Under Inv-Kongwak ................482.35 MDU ..............................269.33 Dalyston .........................239.13 Fish Creek .....................188.73 Phillip Island.................137.78 Kor-Bena ....................... 118.37 Foster ................................65.89 Toora .................................25.70 Kil-Bass ............................51.82 Tarwin ...............................28.23 Stony Creek ......................12.16

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In touch: K. Lafferty MDU (GA) working hard in the goal circle for her side.

Jess Gordon, Holly Hawkins, Corinne Hoddinott, Elicia Garnham. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

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thestar.com.au Mirboo North v Yallourn Yallourn North

Tiger might Third-placed Mirboo North, effortlessly cast aside bottom side, Yallourn Yallourn North, by 142 points, at Tigerland on Saturday. With two home and away matches remaining, the mighty Tigers’ 13th victory of 2014 sees them increase their percentage from 177.04 to 191.61. As disappointing as YYN’s final score of 2.6 was, it more than doubled the 1.2 it recorded in the corresponding 2013 clash at Mirboo North. From the beginning, Mirboo North went into full attack mode and forced YYN to place star rover Barrie Burnett as an extra player behind the ball in the back line. Even Jack Hill, the blind miner, could see it was a plan that probably would not work. Although Burnett gathered many quality possessions, the Bombers were unable to stem the bleeding that allowed champion full-forward, Tim Traill, to bag 10 goals for the Tigers. The Bombers’ defensive move also left a spare Tiger

to roam free and severely limited any positivism or creativity in the visitors’ forward structures. Traill now has 73 goals for the season, 18 ahead of Yinnar’s Tim Aitken, and is in line to win his ninth Mid Gippsland senior goal kicking title. Mirboo North’s horsepower, firepower and willpower left the powerless Bombers unable to consistently string enough effective disposals together to ever worry the Tigers. It could be said Mirboo North’s fast play-on footy, was harder to deal with than chronically impossible people. Josh Taylor’s long pass to Traill, Damien Turner’s accurate kick to Shane Peters and Traill’s clever chip to Kris Berchtold, all resulted in early goals that established the Tigers’ authority. Another major from Traill and a perfect pass from Peters to Berchtold, brought up the Tigers’ fifth unanswered goal of the opening term. By the first break, the freewheeling Tigers’ silky-smooth ball movements helped them establish a 34-point lead against an opposition whose careful pre-match planning,

confidence and ball execution, were already in tatters. Second quarter goals to Matt Nelson and Dale Murphy gave the Bombers some temporary hope and respite, but their deficit continued to climb and had blown out to 49 points at half-time. YYN’s Todd Dobson, Tyler Brown, Daniel Potts and Denis Heily offered reasonable amounts of resistance but too often, too many of their teammates were looking for the Sherrin in all the wrong places. The practical implications of Mirboo North’s superior strength, energy and instinct, allowed its innovative runners, Josh Taylor, Matt Holland, Turner, Jake Nash, Brian Waters, Simon Busuttil and Jack Robertson to continually look for Berchtold, Dwayne Gunn and Traill in attack. Turner’s sensational 45-metre low-flying missile pass to the leading Traill in the last quarter that resulted in his eighth and Mirboo North’s 20th goal, had the home crowd cheering loudly. In all, Mirboo North recorded seven goals in the final term where some rain fell, darkness encroached and the end couldn’t come too soon for YYN.

Despite their sense of weariness and lack of resources, the Bombers battled it out as best they could, but only added two behinds in the last half. This Saturday Mirboo North faces much tougher opposition when it travels to Yinnar to face the Magpies, who currently occupy second spot on the Mid Gippsland ladder.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Hill End 14.13.97 d Morwell East 4.7.31 Newborough 10.11.71 d Yinnar 10.7.67 Trafalgar 8.13.61 d Thorpdale 6.6.42 RESERVES Hill End 17.11.113 d Morwell East 8.3.51 Newborough 9.9.63 d Yinnar 5.6.36 Trafalgar 9.11.65 d Thorpdale 3.3.21 THIRDS Hill End 14.12.96 d Morwell East 6.6.42 Newborough 7.10.52 d Yinnar 5.10.40 Trafalgar 8.3.51 d Thorpdale 2.5.17 FOURTHS Hill End 10.15.75 d Morwell East 6.5.41 Yinnar 7.11.53 d Newborough 2.4.16 Trafalgar 7.7.49 d Thorpdale 5.7.37

SENIORS Mirboo North 23.22.160 Yallourn-Yall Nth 2.6.18 Mirboo North Goals: Timothy Traill 10, Dwayne Gunn 3, Kristopher Berchtold 3, Shane Peters 1, Joshua Taylor 1, Mitchell Wightman 1, Matthew Holland 1, Jordan Moro 1, Damien Turner 1, Jacob Nash 1 Yallourn-Yall Nth Goals: Mathew Nelson 1, Dale Murphy 1 Mirboo North Best: Timothy Traill, Damien Turner, Jacob Nash, Matthew Holland, Brian Waters, Joshua Taylor Yallourn-Yall Nth Best: Barrie Burnett, Denis Heily, Daniel Potts, Tyler Brown, David Stevens, Todd Dobson

RESERVES Mirboo North 18.9.117 Yallourn-Yall Nth 4.3.27 Mirboo North Goals: Benjamin Richards 5, Nicholas Gervasi 3, Dale Banks 3, Jayson Giardina 3, Brent Harriage 1, Patrick Aveling 1, Liam Smit 1, Tom Hopcraft 1 Yallourn-Yall Nth Goals: Matthew Mallia 3, Ryan Laukens 1 Mirboo North Best: James Grande, Benjamin Richards, Brent Harriage, Nicholas Gervasi, Dale Banks, Lucas Ordish Yallourn-Yall Nth Best: Ash Anderson, Matthew Mallia, Rohan Needham, Daniel Martini, Alex Jenkin-

son, Luke Shelley

THIRDS Mirboo North 12.5.77 Yallourn-Yall Nth 8.9.57 Mirboo North Goals: Thomas Taylor 3, Adam Miller 2, Timothy Potter 2, Kyle Robb 1, Paul Hinkley 1, Kyle Campbell 1, Angus Peter 1, Brock Thomson 1 Yallourn-Yall Nth Goals: Shannon Smith 4, Daniel Martini 1, Jake Heriban 1, Lachlan Telehin 1, Matthew Twaddle 1 Mirboo North Best: Adam Miller, Jacob Best, Zac Porter, Jordan Moro, Kyle Robb, Jesse Buxton Yallourn-Yall Nth Best: Daniel Martini, Braden Paulet, Thomas Lawrey, Bradley Twaddle, Jake Heriban, Riley Byrne

FOURTHS Mirboo North 4.14 (38) Yallourn-Yall Nth 3.2 (20) Mirboo North Goals: Timothy Potter 2, Riley Oddy 1, Jayden Hohmann 1 Yallourn-Yall Nth Goals: Declan J Lougheed 1, Benn Thompson 1, Hayden McDonald 1 Mirboo North Best: Kyle Wilson, Tom Reiske, Timothy Potter, Ayden Miller, Dean Huynh, Andrew Irwin Yallourn-Yall Nth Best: Hudson Ruiter, Jacob Zandt, Dylan Bath, Benjamin Sheppard, Sage Pearless, Mitchell Luck

Conditions were good but typical of July with the odd patch of sunshine and an occasional shower of rain. The seniors rode a two lap handicap of the Korrine circuit, with Damien King a lone limit rider off 15 minutes. Stephen Wilson and Rod Cheyne were the next group riding from 10 minutes, a bunch of three on seven minutes, with five in the next bunch on two minutes and Brett Franklin and Kevin Feely riding from scratch. After the first lap the two minute bunch had

pulled back half the handicap advantage of the seven minute trio, comprising Harrison Mclean, Brad Bouquet and Phil Hanley. Brett, off scratch, was also making significant gains on the field but it was a day for the outmarkers with Damien riding strongly to hold on to his advantage over Stephen and Rod until the last kilometre. Rod Cheyne outsprinted Stephen Wilson to win, with Damien another 31 seconds back finishing third, Brett Franklin with fastest time finishing fourth, followed by Will Lumby, David Supple, Austin Timmins, Harrison McLean, Ronald Purtle, Brad Bouquet, Phil Hanley, Kevin Feely and Steve Allen.

SENIORS LADDER Newborough ......... 212.41 Yinnar ................... 215.23 Mirboo North ........ 191.67 Trafalgar ............... 169.01 Boolarra ................ 122.35 Yarragon .................. 52.99 Thorpdale ................ 84.21 Morwell East ............ 56.97 Hill End .................... 55.68 Yall-Yall North .......... 42.25

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RESERVES LADDER Newborough ......... 391.21 Yinnar ................... 261.09 Trafalgar ............... 174.65 Mirboo North ........ 119.48 Boolarra ................ 107.53 Hill End .................... 99.89 Thorpdale ................ 79.72 Morwell East ............ 53.04 Yarragon .................. 43.72 Yall-Yall North .......... 28.54

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THIRDS SENIORS Yarragon 15.7.97 Boolarra 10.9.69 Yarragon Goals: David Bates 4, James Harvey 3, Anthony Pavey 2, Devin Pollock 1, Ben Damschke 1, Kyle Sleep 1, Dylan Blythe 1, Thomas Follett 1, Lachlan Fitzgerald 1 Boolarra Goals: Sam Mazou 3, Jesse Giardina 2, Scott Cooper 2, Chris Riseley 1, Troy Tobin 1, Daniel Metcalf 1 Yarragon Best: Mitchell Jolly, Carson Strobel, Devin Pollock, James Harvey, Ben Damschke, Nathan Kaljouw Boolarra Best: Sam Mazou, Steven

Fox, Vincent Corbett, Troy Tobin, Kenneth Towt, Scott Cooper

RESERVES Boolarra 11.8.74 Yarragon 7.10.52 Boolarra Goals: Daniel Loprese 3, Peter Gilpin 3, Thomas Holley 2, Jacob Dudek 2, Kieren Foley 1 Yarragon Goals: Kallym Canobie 2, Joel Kilday 2, Jarryd Kilday 1, Adam McLachlan 1, Jake Vilcins 1 Boolarra Best: Joshua Wilson, Matthew Windsor, Matthew Wigg, Hayden Kite, Peter Gilpin, Glen Smith Yarragon Best: Joel Kilday, Kallym Canobie, Jarryd Kilday, Jake Borsato, Bruce Gregg, Michael Price

Cycling for the sprag at Korrine RACING on Saturday was held at Korrine with a reduced field of 13 senior riders and five juniors.

Mid Gippsland League

LADDER Mirboo North ........ 237.35 Yinnar ................... 240.64 Newborough ......... 174.96 Yarragon ............... 132.09 Trafalgar .............. 103.07 Thorpdale ................ 70.34 Hill End .................... 48.15 Morwell East ........... 58.58 Yall-Yall North .......... 42.69

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FOURTHS LADDER Yinnar ................ 1064.62 Newborough ......... 161.74 Mirboo North ........ 133.71 Trafalgar ................. 89.32 Hill End .................. 111.13 Thorpdale ................ 57.73 Yall-Yall North .......... 45.87 Morwell East ............ 33.16

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Five juniors were handicapped to ride one lap of the course with Thomas Fitzgerald and Oliver McLean riding off limit, with five minutes to Matt Winchester then a further three minutes to Grace McLean and Bernadette Fitzgerald on scratch. The handicapper got it pretty right with all riders finishing within just over a minute of each other. Bernadette claimed the win with the fastest time of 36mins even from Grace with Matt in third place. In the 100km Melbourne to Ballarat on Saturday, Stuart Smith (Leongatha) riding with a 23 strong scratch bunch came in 25th out of a field of 193 riders. Next week’s racing is at Tarwin Lower.

Winners group: from left, second Stephen Wilson, winner of the Sprag trophy Rod Cheyne, third Damien King and junior event winner Bernadette Fitzgerald.

June netball Rising Star Award AS a seven year old, Elicia Garnham started her netball career in the Net Set Go program at Dalyston. She came to Tarwin in 2009 to play for Tarwin, 13 and Under.

Action: Junior scratch riders Grace McLean and Bernadette Fitzgerald make the first turn under the guidance of corner marshal Neil White on Saturday.

Elicia played a few more seasons back at Dalyston but in 2013 she returned to Tarwin where she now plays 17 and Under/A Grade and also coaches 13 and Under. Elicia is a great asset to Tarwin Lower Football/

Netball Club. The Rising Star Award is sponsored by the Korumburra Sports and Spinal Clinic

Elicia Garnham: a great asset to the Tarwin Lower FNC

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• MDU v Toora

MDU win a tight contest A MUST game for MDU to win if they were to stay in touch with the finals and one that Toora would love to win after a good showing at their last outing. An overcast day with a strong crosswind which proved to favour the town end of the ground which was in pretty good condition. MDU kicked with the wind and controlled the quarter, getting on the board early with a goal to McMillan after a good mark and then led their opponents to the ball all quarter, looking to be the much better

side. The Toora defence did a pretty good job, however so that the lead at quarter time was only 21 points 3.3 to Toora’s 1 point. At the beginning of the second quarter Toora’s King goaled within 30 seconds to get them started and with Allott controlling the hitouts and giving them first use of the ball the situation was reversed with Toora looking the better side for much of the time. Goals to Robbins from a free and another to McMillan after another good mark gave MDU a lift mid quarter but two more to Toora to King and Maurelli-Pullin saw the half time difference cut to 14 points 5.5 to 3.3. A bet-

Strong hands: MDU’s Robbins marks strongly in front of Matt O’Sullivan. Photo by Mal Heywood. SENIORS M.D.U. 8.9.57 Toora 6.6.42 M.D.U. Goals: J. McMillan 5, M. Robbins 2, S. Wilson 1 Toora Goals: J. Maurilli-Pullin 3, J. King 2, L. Dyson 1 M.D.U. Best: J. McMillan, T. Corry, J. Sinclair, T. McDermott, M. Winderlich, J. Kennedy Toora Best: J. King, E. Stuchbery, T. Allott, J. Mills, J. Maurilli-Pullin, B. Vardy

RESERVES M.D.U. 11.17.83 Toora 6.4.40 Leading Goalkicker: N. Eddy 3 (M)

M.D.U. Best: M. East, P. Harris, J. Forrester, S. Horvath, S. White, S. Turner Toora Best: D. Mulholland, L. Toner, L. Grylls, C. Hilder, D. McKean, P. Doran

THIRDS Toora 8.10.58 M.D.U. 2.4.16 Leading Goalkicker: B. Willder 3 (T) Toora Best: N. Nicholls, J. Vening, S. Argento, S. Bishop, S. Vening, J. Vitols M.D.U. Best: M. Newton, D. Thorson, D. Campbell, S. Forrester, E. Stephenson, A. Campbell

Leongatha Junior footy CGJFL ladders UNDER 10 W L D

Trafalgar...... 10 0 0 Leongatha .... 10 1 0 Hill & Rovers. 9 2 0 Mirboo Nth ... 7 4 0 Yinnar......... 6 5 0 Moe Maroons.. 6 5 0 Newb Reds..... 4 7 0 Youth Club ..... 3 8 0 Mor Tigers ..... 2 9 0 Yallourn Nth ... 2 9 0 Moe Blues ...... 1 10 0

794.23 568.49 583.08 105.33 112.90 102.76 41.24 47.27 23.93 23.73 13.85

Pts

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UNDER 12 W L D

Trafalgar...... 12 0 0 Youth Club ... 11 1 0 Mirboo North. 10 2 0 Leongatha .... 8 4 0 Moe Maroons.. 6 6 0 Yinnar ............ 6 6 0 New Blues ...... 4 7 1 Hill & Rovers .. 4 8 0 New Reds....... 4 8 0 Moe Blues ...... 4 8 0 Mor Tigers ..... 2 9 1 Yallourn Nth ... 0 12 0

474.78 295.58 292.44 147.47 102.17 91.67 73.62 77.05 72.73 69.94 56.46 10.79

Pts

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CGJFL UNDER 10 Leongatha 6.4.40 Youth Club 0.0.0 Goals: J. Burns 3, T. Richards 1, T. Burt 1, N. Beavis 1. Best: T. Richards, B. Weston, M. Mancarella, C. Stanley, N. Beavis, T. Burt. UNDER 12 Youth Club 4.4.28 Leongatha 2.1.13 Goals: X. Robertson 1, C. Russell 1. Best: L. Tuffin, T. Collins, S. Cross, K. Clarkson, D. Sturtevant, A. Ritchie. UNDER 14 Leongatha 6.9.45 Youth Club 3.1.19 Goals: B. Motton 2, J. Wilson 1, J. Gourlay 1, M. Scrimshaw 1, J. Hastings 1. Best: J. Hastings, C. Olden, C. Preston, M. Hoober, B. Kewming, J. McFarlane.

UNDER 14 W L D

Leongatha .... 11 1 0 Trafalgar...... 10 2 0 New Blues.... 9 3 0 Youth Club ... 9 3 0 Moe Maroons. 8 4 0 New Reds....... 6 5 1 Yallourn Nth ... 6 5 1 Mirboo North . 4 8 0 Hill & Rovers .. 3 9 0 Yinnar ............ 3 9 0 Moe Blues ...... 2 10 0 Mor Tigers ..... 0 12 0

235.26 259.47 196.36 171.68 126.21 132.66 106.93 71.83 51.25 47.70 63.62 27.47

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44 40 36 36 32 26 26 16 12 12 8 0

AJFL UNDER 13 Phillip Island 7.4.46 Leongatha 3.7.25 Leongatha best: J. Hume, T. Boler, K. Casbolt, M. McGannon, J. Ryan, J. Battersby. UNDER 11 Phillip Island 6.3.39 Leongatha 2.3.15 Leongatha best: H. Scott, K. Vandenberg, J. Wight, B. Manicaro, N. Fixter, C. Buckland.

ter quarter for Toora. The third quarter belonged to MDU, similar to the first but they were unable to completely put Toora away, only getting two goals for the quarter – both the result of bad Toora defence rather than good play by MDU so that at 3/4 time the Demons were four goals up, 7.7 to 3.4. Dyson for Toora goaled seconds into the last quarter and then two goals to Maurelli-Pullin saw Toora 9 points down with 14 minutes to go and seeming to have the momentum to go on and win but solid defence by MDU held them out. With no scores to either side for some 10 minutes and with the umpires letting the game flow it was a great last quarter until MDU scored a goal with only minutes to go to seal the match 8.9 to 6.6. A game of four distinct quarters that MDU would have been happy to come away from with the four points. They have the bye next week before facing Killy Bass and KBena in the last two weeks, a daunting prospect. Toora will host Tarwin next Saturday with some confidence after a reasonably good effort this week.

Working hard: Toora’s Lyndon Dyson was in and under, working hard to gain possession. Photo by Mal Heywood.

• Stony Creek v Tarwin

Stony victory ignites reunion WITH many visitors at the match for the reunion of the Reserves 1984 Premiership team there was great home ground support for the hosting team and the advantage grew as the match proceeded and grew noisier as the match drew on. Both lower placed teams put on a competitive display of football and while it was a good solid win for Stony Creek who ran out easy winners, it was an entertaining match to watch. There was the favourite for the league best and fairest, Tarwin ruckman Burns, to

watch; well in fact be beaten by Schelling who got well on top of the ruck duels. Another side show, if you like, Stony Creek coach Chris Day named himself in the team. He had not liked what he has been seeing on the ground the previous couple of weeks, things weren’t quite right, and he thought being out there would help him to sort out a few issues with his team’s game. Tarwin had the best of the early play and was three goals ahead at the first change of ends and four goals ahead at half time. Stony Creek was in trouble. Day, taking his experience from the first half into the rooms, was able to offer first hand advice to the team

as they gathered together for the second half assault. The heavy ground made the going tough in places on the ground and coming out after half time, Stony Creek began to enjoy the conditions better. Stony ended up kicking 3.8 in the third quarter to get itself in the lead by just 3 points at three quarter time. The hosts had managed to restrict the visitors’ score to one behind for the quarter, indeed after half time Tarwin would only add another two behinds. Playing coach Day put on a clinic for his boys. He read the play well and was clearly one of the best on the ground. If Stony Creek had kicked more accurately the margin would have been far greater

and the match over at three quarter time. Another great contributor for the home side was Cam

SENIORS Stony Creek 8.17.65 Tarwin 7.8.50 Stony Creek Goals: M. Green 2, J. Byrnes 2, J. Schelling 1, W. Stewart 1, S. Marriott 1, L. Park 1 Tarwin Goals: B. Chalmers 2, J. Bloom 2, B. Byrnes 2, C. Hay 1 Stony Creek Best: C. Stone, L. Park, C. Le Page, J. Schelling, M. Hinkley, C. Day Tarwin Best: N. Browne, B. Ellen, S. Kilsby, J. Bloom, C. Hay

RESERVES Tarwin 5.6.36 Stony Creek 2.7.19 Leading Goalkicker: T. Van Rijn 3 (T) Tarwin Best: J. Van Dillen, S. Blencowe, T. Van Rijn, L. Anderson, N. McRae, B. Launder Stony Creek Best: J. Stuart, J. Stuart, L. Byrnes, S. Browne, S. Cope,

Stone. He ran all day and took two or three of the best marks you would ever see.

J. Byrnes

THIRDS Stony Creek 5.10.40 Tarwin 2.6.18 Leading Goalkickers: all singles Stony Creek Best: W. Stewart, T. Francis, T. Sinclair, M. Green, T. Stone, K. Newton Tarwin Best: C. Brown, A. Turner, J. Norton, T. Rycks, J. Carmody, K. Robinson

FOURTHS Stony Creek 9.11.65 Tarwin 1.3.9 Leading Goalkickers: H. Funnell 2, A. Wright 2, V. Monaghan 2, J. Phillips 2 (S) Stony Creek Best: T. Westaway, W. Collins, H. Funnell, J. Phillips, M. Darmanin, N. Battersby Tarwin Best: J. Dunn , J. Newton, J. Beckwith, T. Van der Kolk, J. Brown, J. Beal

• Dalyston v Inverloch-Kongwak

Better fire power gets Dalyston across the line DALYSTON was looking to protect its position at the top of the table, and Inverloch wanting to consolidate its position in the top six made this an important game for both teams. Conditions were far from perfect. The wet made it a tough first half and the ball seemed to spend most of its time on the wet side of the ground. Inverloch went into the game down a few key players so were unmanned for such an important game. The first quarter looked like being a nil-all draw with scoring difficult. Both teams had opportunities but were unable to convert but it was Dalyston which went in at half time with a slender lead. After half time Dalyston took control and

finished right over the top of IK. Dalyston back line was strong and kept the Inverloch-Kongwak forwards out of the game while its own forwards were making the difference felt at the other end. Kraska made his presence felt kicking six for the day and Brad Fisher was providing another target up forward and handling the wet ball well. And it was not only on the forward line that Dalyston was proving itself the winning team. It also took control in the centre and was able to get the ball forward quickly. After half time it was fairly well one way traffic in Dalyston direction. They had the better side out on the ground. Next week the league leaders are looking forward to lining up against the premiers of the last few years and giving a good account of itself.

SENIORS Dalyston 11.8.74 Inverloch-Kongwak 3.4.22

THIRDS Dalyston 12.11.83 Inverloch-Kongwak 2.3.15

Dalyston Goals: M. Kraska 6, B. Fisher 2, B. Carew 2, P. Brosnan 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: B. Soumilas 2, W. Hume 1 Dalyston Best: C. Tait, S. Sibly, M. Kraska, J. Alexander, J. Ross, B. Carew Inverloch-Kongwak Best: T. Thornby, B. Withers, J. Clottu, G. Munro, C. Terlich

Leading Goalkickers: J. Kilgour 2, J. Legione 2, K. Kirk 2 (D), J. Burton 2(I) Dalyston Best: M. Marotta, K. Kirk, J. Honeysett, M. Davey, A. Papodopoulos, C. McCoy Inverloch-Kongwak Best: Z. Tonkin, B. Petersen, B. Paxton, C. Casey, O. Toussaint, J. Burton

RESERVES Dalyston 10.13.73 Inverloch-Kongwak 4.3.27 Leading Goalkicker: L. Wall 4 (D) Dalyston Best: T. Davey, L. Wall, M. Shore, D. Brown, S. Coldebella, P. Dunlop Inverloch-Kongwak Best: J. Lurati, D. Friswell, B. Rigby, R. Hummerston, L. Johnson, C. Spencer

FOURTHS Dalyston 10.12.72 Inverloch-Kongwak 1.2.8 Leading Goalkicker: D. Brosnan 4 (D) Dalyston Best: D. Brosnan, D. Gardiner, F. Brosnan, K. Wilson, M. Crutchfield, L. Legione Inverloch-Kongwak Best: Z. Caughey, Z. Javier, M. Fourie, L. Scott, Z. Van Delft, J. Benson

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Fishy still a chance FISH Creek hosted Korumburra-Bena at Terrill Park this week in what was undoubtedly a do-or-die clash. Fish Creek made a couple of changes with Ethan Park again required for Power duties and Rhys Staley and Adam

Bright out with injury. This gave another of the Fish Creek youngsters Ryan McGannon an opportunity for some senior experience. In addition, Jack Flanders and Sean Buckland were promoted. Korumburra-Bena, after a bye last week, had Muir, Sargent and Carpenter out with Kilpatrick, Schubert and An-

thony back into their side. The game got underway with Fish Creek kicking to the pavilion end but it was the Bulldogs that went into attack immediately and they were on the scoreboard only two and a half minutes in when Fitzpatrick marked and goaled. Fishy answered a couple of minutes later to open its account through Damon and both sides were away. The first quarter was a very even affair with both sides having their fair share of the play and both defences standing tall. Fishy’s Cooper was moving well up forward and providing another focal point to take some heat from big Luke Damon.

SENIORS Fish Creek 9.5.59 Korumburra-Bena 7.8.50 Fish Creek Goals: L. Damon 3, B. Cooper 2, G. Park , B. Graham , T. Manne , J. Smith Korumburra-Bena Goals: B. Fitzpatrick 2, J. Hopkins , J. Kilpatrick , C. Urie , B. Anthony , M. Cooke Fish Creek Best: L. Damon , B. Cooper , T. Manne , A. Ireland , L. Pratt , T. Mackie Korumburra-Bena Best: B. Fitzpatrick , M. Cooke , J. Morrison , P. Pattison , M. Nobelius , J. North

Spoiler: Fish Creeks Pratt attempts to spoil Korumburra-Bena’s Cooke.

Island Lose Close One Phillip Island fell six points short of slipping into the top two after losing to Kilcunda Bass at Bass. The Island found its way into the lead halfway through the quarter after a great goal from small forward Tom Cole, but Kilcunda Bass struck back with two goals to finish the quarter up by six points in a low scoring first quarter. Kilcunda Bass stretched its lead in the second with a goal 10 minutes in. The Island responded through Jack Taylor as he kicked the Island’s only goal for the quarter. Kilcunda Bass scored a late goal to see their lead extended at the half time break to 12 points. Half time: Phillip Island 2.3.15 to Kilcunda Bass 4.3.27 The third quarter was a stalemate with both sides restricted in their scoring through strong defence. The Island’s Mark Griffin was doing a good job on last season’s leading goal kicker, and Lachie Cleeland, in his

SENIORS Kilcunda-Bass 7.8.50 Phillip Island 6.8.44 Kilcunda-Bass Goals: K. Bergles 4, J. Dakin 1, R. Gilliatte 1, J. Wells 1 Phillip Island Goals: J. Taylor 2, M. Price 1, L. Cleeland 1, D. Hinkley 1, T. Cole 1 Kilcunda-Bass Best: B. Law, J. Attenborough, R. Fitzgerald, B. Arnold, C. Endres, B. Anthony Phillip Island Best: M. Griffin, L. Cleeland, M. Wright, J. Taylor, B. Kimber, J. Taylor

RESERVES Phillip Island 12.7.79 Kilcunda-Bass 5.1.31 Leading Goalkickier: B. Egeberg 4 (K) Phillip Island Best: A. Cook, J. Good, J. Lees, J. Tester, N. Sallmann, N. Marsh Kilcunda-Bass Best: J. Evans, B.

50th game, was using his speed and skill out of defence. The Island could only again manage one goal through Jack Taylor but Kilcunda Bass was the same with its scoring output and the margin was now 13 points. The Island got away to a great start in the last quarter as Mitch Price goaled in the second minute. Again Kilcunda Bass had the answer as they responded with a goal in the sixth minute. The Island goaled again after eight minutes but Kilcunda Bass again found a way to stay in front. Cleeland goaled at the 16 minute mark of the quarter to give Island hope but as the minutes ticked away the Island could not find the goal they needed to hit the front and went down by six points. The Island is now heading back home for the final time this season where they take on Fish Creek in a must win game if they want to keep their top two hopes alive. The blockbuster is at Kilcunda Bass as they host Dalyston.

Egeberg, F. DeRubeis, D. Crawford, D. Clay, J. Joyce

THIRDS Phillip Island 7.8.50 Kilcunda-Bass 3.2.20 Leading Goalkickers: B. Insall 2, T. Officer 2 (P), M. Homer 2 (K) Phillip Island Best: Z. Jankowicz, T. Officer, A. Duyker, R. Marshall, C. Pollard-Virtue, N. Tomkins Kilcunda-Bass Best: T. Thatcher, B. Andersen, R. Taylor, K. Condick, B. Caile, M. Whitham

FOURTHS Kilcunda-Bass 8.10.58 Phillip Island 0.1.1 Leading Goalkicker: H. Hicks 3 (K) Kilcunda-Bass Best: J. Bastwrous, S. Casey, L. Alford, J. Bracher, A. Arney, K. Cook Phillip Island Best: A. Farrell, B. Anderson, C. Thompson, B. Sutherland, J. Hibbins, J. Knowles

RESERVES Korumburra-Bena 21.23.149 Fish Creek 0.3.3 Leading Goalkicker: M. Edwards 5 (K) Korumburra-Bena Best: M. Fleming, D. Muir, S. Braithwaite, J. Wilson, N. Cant Fish Creek Best: P. Mueller, I. Mc-

Manne was dominant in the ruck, winning everything and giving Thorneycroft a lesson. As always Snooks was busy as were Urbans and the younger brigade of Graham, Staley, Buckland and Park. McGannon was making an impression in his first senior game. Cooper marked just before the siren and slotted the goal just after to give the Kangaroos a six point lead at the first change. In the second quarter Fishy continued its momentum going into attack and looking dangerous early. They hit the scoreboard three minutes in when Graham found Damon who kicked accurately to open the scoring for the term.

Callum, C. Blackberry, Z. Price, H. Krause, O. Straw

THIRDS Korumburra-Bena 10.11.71 Fish Creek 5.4.34 Leading Goalkicker: B. Dorling 5 (K) Korumburra-Bena Best: H. Suckling, C. Hansen, C. Trewin, B. Dorling, H. Anthony, D. Crook Fish Creek Best: L. Edgelow, K. Jacobson, H. Krause, B. Stefani, M. Harris, B. Harfield/Park

FOURTHS Korumburra-Bena 3.5.23 Fish Creek 0.2.2 Leading Goalkicker: A. Walker 2 (K) Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Celebrine, N. Wylie, J. Hill, T. Halliday, J. O’Leary, R. Dixon Fish Creek Best: L. Howard, S. Flanders, T. Price, A. Wilson, A. Denbrok, B. Hams

Fishy continued to attack and when Manne took the ball out of a ruck contest and snapped a ripper goal from about 35m out, the Kangas were on fire and controlling the match. The Bulldogs had to lift but when Urie was on the end of a bone crushing tackle applied by Pratt he was headed to the bench to recover and there was a good feeling going around the large Fish Creek home crowd. Korumburra-Bena was not about to give it up and put together a ten minute purple patch that netted three goals to get the lead by a point. Fishy as it did in the first quarter, however, would find a little extra as the half come to a close and a point to Ireland followed by a goal to Smith gave Fishy the lead back at the main break by six points. Fishy coach Clarke was relatively calm with his charges and asked that they continue to give their best effort. In the other rooms KB coach Hendrikse gave his boys a spray and asked them to lift. The second half got underway and it was Korumburra Bena that attacked early and hit the scoreboard with two goals and a behind with Cooke getting involved and looking dangerous after a fairly uneventful first half. Korumburra-Bena looked to be taking the ascendancy in the game and had worked back the lead when Cooper for FCK intercepted a KB kick out of defence.

Cooper went back and slotted a great goal to keep the Kangas in the game and reduce the margin to a point. The game was a tough match with some very strong tackling from the Fishy side that was inspirational to the team. Fishy found another gear and in the final three minutes of the quarter goals to Graham and another to Damon handed them the lead back and took them into the final change with a 10 point advantage. The stage was set for a good last quarter and neither side would disappoint with a tight tough opening that didn’t allow many scoring opportunities. Korumburra-Bena, desperate for the first goal to keep the game alive, managed just that when Anthony kicked truly at the 10 minute mark in what had been a fairly quiet day for the stalwart. Fishy has been in this position in previous weeks but there was a massive crowd on hand that was willing the Fishy boys on and they again found another gear. With Manne continuing to dominate in the ruck Fishy attacked. It could not land the final blow, however, and the game continued on a knife edge right to the very end. It was a short final term that ran for only 21 minutes. When the final siren sounded the ball was in the hands of the youngest man on the fields hands, Gareth Park who plays year ahead of his age. He had marked on the boundary about 35m out. He went back and with no pressure on, slotted the goal to complete the match and push the final margin out to nine points. Neither side has an easy follow up. Next week Fishy heads across to Cowes to take on Phillip Island. Korumburra-Bena host Dalyston.

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Release: Fish Creek’s Cooper gets a handball to Eade.

June football Rising Star Award JOHAN started his football at Narre Warren and moved to Phillip Island where he started in the Under 15’s. He won the Best and Fairest in his final year. Johan then joined Wonthaggi Power where he played Under 18s until this season which saw him return to Phillip Island. Johan is still eligible to play Under 18s but has become a permanent fixture in the Island’s Senior line up this season. The Rising Star Award is sponsored by Korumburra Sports and Spinal Clinic.

Johan Van Zanen: an U18 but a permanent fixture of Phillip Island’s Senior Football team.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 17: August 2 Kilcunda-Bass v Dalyston Phillip Island v Fish Creek Kor-Bena v I-K Foster v Stony Creek Toora v Tarwin MDU - bye (DW)

MID GIPPSLAND Round 17: August 2 Morwell East v Boolarra Thorpdale v Yarragon Yallourn-Yall Nth v Hill End Yinnar v Mirboo North Trafalgar v Newborough

GIPPSLAND Round 15: July 26 (Split Round) Sale v Bairnsdale (Night) Wonthaggi v Moe Drouin v Leongatha August 2 Traralgon v Maffra Morwell v Warragul

ELLINBANK EAST Round 16: August 2 Dusties v Buln Buln Ellinbank v Nyora Longwarry v Poowong Neerim Sth v Nilma-Darnum WEST Round 17: August 2 Nar Nar Goon v Catani Bunyip v Kooweerup Lang Lang v Cora Lynn Garfield - bye

Pts

Corner Inlet ..14 0 0 471.21 56 Inv-K’wak.....11 3 0 222.70 44 L’gatha Jnr ...7 7 0 96.11 28 Phillip Is......7 7 0 88.55 28 Won Power ...6 8 0 80.76 24 Kor-Bena .....5 8 1 77.60 22 Dalyston ........ 4 9 1 85.83 18 Kil-Bass......... 1 13 0 20.17 4 GOALKICKERS S. Flanders (Foster)............ (2) L. Gheller (Dalyston) .......... (3) R. Angwin (Foster) ............. (1) N. Anderson (Won Pwr) ..... (1) C. McInnes (Inv-K’wak)...... (2) T. Simpson (Won Pwr) ....... (1) K. Robinson (Phillip Is) ...... (2) L. Cocksedge (Foster) ........ (0) C. Farrell (Phillip Is) ........... (1) T. Hanegraaf (Kor-Bena) ..... (1) A. Wilson (Foster) .............. (2)

37 27 22 19 18 17 15 13 13 12 12

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Phillip Is.......12 2 0 302.56 Inv-K’wak......8 5 1 152.86 L’gatha Jnr ....8 6 0 125.45 Won Power ....6 6 1 96.78 Corner Inlet ...6 8 0 114.43 Kil-Bass .......6 8 0 75.50 Kor-Bena .........6 7 0 69.65 Dalyston ..........2 12 0 26.52 GOALKICKERS H. Kewming (Leon Jnr) ...... (1) M. Moschetti (Phillip Is)..... (2) L. Marr (Foster).................. (0) E. Lamers (Leon Jnr) ......... (0) J. Wrigley (Leon Jnr) ......... (1) J. Grace (Phillip Is) ............ (2) R. Moresco (Won Pwr) ...... (0) B. Senior-Gibson (Won) ..... (1) J. Harris (Kor-Bena) ........... (2) J. Sprie (Dalyston) ............. (0) M. Charles (Phillip Is) ........ (1) T. Crocker (Kor-Bena)......... (2) C. Logan (Kil-Bass) ............ (2) E. Spaull (Won Pwr)........... (0) L. Dayson (Phillip Is) ......... (0)

Pts

48 34 32 26 24 24 24 8 18 14 13 12 10 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Dalyston ..... 10 Kil-Bass ..... 10 Phillip Is..... 9 Kor-Bena .... 8 MDU.......... 8 Inv-K’wak.... 7 Fish Creek .....7 Tarwin ...........5 Stony Creek...4 Toora... ..........3 Foster ............2

3 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0 11 0

Pts

166.95 151.06 137.43 131.93 96.59 120.18 79.91 89.07 66.67 59.98 60.90

40 40 36 32 32 28 28 20 16 12 8

GOALKICKERS M. Kraska (Dalyston) ......... (6) L. Damon (Fish Creek) ....... (3) K. Bergles (Kil-Bass) .......... (4) B. Fisher (Dalyston) ........... (2) L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) ..... (0) J. Wells (Kil-Bass).............. (1) M. Robbins (MDU)............. (2) B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ....... (0) C. Hay (Tarwin) .................. (1) C. Urie (Kor-Bena) .............. (1)

60 54 49 43 39 38 35 34 31 30

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Kil-Bass ......11 2 0 277.69 Kor-Bena .....11 2 0 267.23 Phillip Is......11 2 0 260.10 Dalyston ......10 3 0 243.56 MDU...........9 5 0 110.39 Inv-K’wak.....6 7 1 101.99 Tarwin ........... 5 8 0 69.37 Toora... .......... 5 8 0 45.13 Fish Creek ..... 2 11 1 31.42 Stony Creek... 1 12 0 37.20 Foster ............ 1 12 0 32.47 GOALKICKERS M. Edwards (Kor-Bena) ...... (5) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (1) B. Egeberg (Kil-Bass) ......... (4) B. Wallace (Kil-Bass).......... (0) N. Eddy (MDU)................... (3) S. McIntyre (Phillip Is) ....... (1) R. Butler (Inv-K’wak).......... (0) P. McRae (Tarwin) .............. (0) J. Brooker (Dalyston) ......... (0) R. Birnie (Dalyston)............ (0)

Pts

44 44 44 40 36 26 20 20 10 4 4 53 31 30 22 21 20 20 20 16 16

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Dalyston ......13 0 0 607.30 Inv-K’wak.....11 3 0 225.90 Kor-Bena .....9 4 0 303.27 Phillip Is......9 4 0 139.46 Fish Creek....8 6 0 159.04 Toora... .......6 7 0 57.41 Foster ............ 5 8 0 71.09 Kil-Bass......... 5 8 0 65.71 Tarwin ........... 4 9 0 57.88 Stony Creek... 3 10 0 31.54 MDU.............. 0 14 0 13.21 GOALKICKERS N. Bainbridge (Dalyston) .... (1) O. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (0) B. Dorling (Kor-Bena)......... (5) J. Sanna (Phillip Is) ............ (0) J. Henderson (Kor-Bena) ... (2) E. Taranto (Inv-K’wak)........ (0) B. Willder (Toora) ............... (3) J. Buckland (Fish Ck) ......... (2) Z. Walker (Kor-Bena).......... (1) D. Crook (Kor-Bena)........... (1)

Pts

52 44 36 36 32 24 20 20 16 12 0 37 36 33 32 28 27 26 24 23 23

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Dalyston ......11 1 0 1274.19 Inv-K’wak.....10 3 0 371.12 Kor-Bena .....8 4 0 168.52 Fish Creek....8 5 0 137.10 Phillip Is......7 5 0 134.21 Stony Creek ..4 7 0 81.76 Foster ............ 4 7 0 51.47 Kil-Bass......... 4 8 0 86.45 Toora... .......... 2 9 0 31.97 Tarwin ........... 1 10 0 37.10 GOALKICKERS D. Brosnan (Dalyston)........ (4) H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (0) B. Rogers (Fish Ck) ............ (0) J. Stockdale (Stony Ck) ...... (0) M. Crutchfield (Dalyston) ... (2) Z. Van Delft (Inv-K’wak) ..... (0) C. McInnes (Inv-K’wak)...... (0) K. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) M. Mattock (Phillip Is) ....... (0) M. McGannon (Fish Ck) ..... (0) K. Wilson (Dalyston) .......... (1) J. Spiller (Phillip Is) ........... (0) X. Duursma (Foster) .......... (0) C. O’Halloran (Dalyston) .... (1)

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48 44 36 36 32 24 24 20 16 12 36 35 19 19 18 16 16 14 14 13 13 13 13 13

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Parrots defy conditions for a resounding win ROUND 15 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Sale .........14 1 0 201.51 Morwell ....12 2 0 212.35 Wonthaggi ..10 4 1 188.14 Maffra........ 9 5 0 173.36 Bairnsdale .. 9 6 0 151.35 Traralgon .... 7 6 1 152.39 Leongatha .....6 9 0 115.19 Moe...............3 12 0 67.99 Warragul .......2 12 0 23.54 Drouin ...........0 15 0 12.44 GOALKICKERS D. Sheen (Maffra) .............. (0) J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale).......... (1) S. Pickett (Bairnsdale)........ (0) N. Nagel (Le ongatha) ........ (4) D. Bedggood (Maffra) ........ (0) M. Davis (Sale) .................. (4) E. Shaw (Won Pwr) ............ (0) J. Gooch (Sale) .................. (2) L. Stockdale (Traralgon) ..... (0) D. MacDonald (Morwell) .... (0)

Pts

56 48 42 36 36 30 24 12 8 0

THIS was one of those scrappy games of football that few if any are likely to remember in 10 years time. While the ground was in reasonable condition, as the day went on it grew dark, drizzly, cold and miserable and that is the way the game panned out too. With the dream of a finals appearance over, the Parrots have been giving a few

youngsters on the list a go. Nick Argento was back with Gippsland Power after their bye last week and Aaron Hillberg was also missing after a skiing mishap. Senior coach Glenn Garner was out for the week. To further weaken its stocks on the day, Chris Bruns left the ground before half time with an ankle injury. As the rain set in, the change of conditions made it a stop-start and unattractive game of football which became continuously congested

around the ball. Drouin did not add to its score from half time on, and from three quarter time neither did Leongatha; not a solitary behind! Both sides rotated fairly even and while Drouin got plenty of numbers around the ball it was never able to break free from stoppages. Stand out Lachie Dumont played his best game for the club in his third week back from injury. Dumont was easily best on the ground.

73 67 43 43 38 37 34 34 32 31

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Maffra.......11 1 Wonthaggi ..11 3 Traralgon .... 9 2 Morwell ..... 6 5 Sale .......... 6 6 Leongatha .....5 8 Moe...............5 9 Drouin ...........2 9 Warragul .......0 12

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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623.21 263.68 351.92 131.04 105.01 116.82 51.30 17.11 7.41

44 44 40 28 28 20 20 8 0

Dominant: Leongatha ruckman Ben Willis again had the best of his opponent. Photo by Mark Drury.

GOALKICKERS R. Tack (Wonthaggi) ........ (10) J. Langshaw (Maffra) ......... (0) J. Freeman (Sale) ............... (0) J. Tatterson (Maffra) .......... (0) M. Allman (Maffra)............. (0) D. Loprese (Traralgon) ....... (0) J. Rohde (Traralgon) .......... (0) T. Phillips (Morwell) ........... (0) S. Dunbar (Traralgon) ........ (0) J. Jones (Maffra)................ (0) M. Davies (Leongatha) ....... (5) J. Chessells (Moe) ............. (1)

55 27 27 24 20 19 19 19 14 13 13 13

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Traralgon ...14 0 0 371.77 Sale .........12 3 0 183.10 Maffra.......10 3 0 180.42 Bairnsdale .. 9 6 0 192.53 Drouin ....... 8 7 0 80.36 Warragul .......7 7 0 90.70 Moe...............6 9 0 66.24 Morwell .........4 10 0 81.51 Wonthaggi.....2 13 0 31.89 Leongatha ..... 0 14 0 26.77 GOALKICKERS H. McKay (Warragul) ......... (0) B. McCarrey (Bairnsdale) ... (0) J. Green (Bairnsdale) ......... (0) D. Day (Morwell) ................ (0) H. Britten (Traralgon) ......... (0) D. Kosky (Maffra) ............... (0) C. Graske (Bairnsdale) ....... (0) J. Van Dyk (Moe) ............... (0) J. Orlicki (Warragul) ........... (0) J. Jans ............................... (0)

Pts

56 48 44 36 32 28 24 16 8 0 34 31 28 25 24 23 23 22 21 19

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Pts

Moe .........13 2 0 401.54 Sale .........12 3 0 244.54 Bairnsdale ..11 4 0 257.74 Maffra.......10 4 0 246.68 Traralgon .... 9 5 0 259.63 Drouin ...........7 8 0 109.14 Warragul .......6 8 0 110.12 Morwell .........3 11 0 23.61 Leongatha .....2 13 0 22.87 Wonthaggi.... 0 15 0 2.85 GOALKICKERS

52 48 44 40 36 28 24 12 8 0

B. Dessent (Sale) ............... (0) L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)........ (0) P. Hill (Bairnsdale).............. (0) A. McKenzie (Maffra) ......... (0) S. Van Dyk (Moe) ............... (3) K. Duncan (Traralgon) ........ (0) R. Thatcher (Maffra) .......... (0) N. Pruscino (Bairnsdale) .... (2) C. Henness (Sale) .............. (0) R. Tatnell (Bairnsdale) ........ (0)

40 34 33 32 29 26 26 25 22 21

Captain: Chris Verboon goes for goal at Drouin on Saturday. Photo by Mark Drury.

Zack Vernon playing through the middle was hard at work as usual, a quick player who always gives 100 percent. Tom Marriott too was strong at the contest. Marriott is a player with a lot of presence around the ball and strong at the contest; a hard-nosed player he is an effective tackler and he has the ability to break the shackles and break open the play. And that is how Leongatha differentiated itself in the last quarter against Drouin; as a team of superior skill able to open up rather than close down the play as its opposition seemed to want to do. The Parrots take on Morwell after next week’s bye. They go there eager to challenge them on their own ground.

SENIORS Leongatha 13.12.90 d Drouin 1.2.8 Leongatha goals: N. Nagel 4, Z. Vernon 3, L. Dumont 2, R. Kelly 1, J. Hickey 1, L. Wright 1, C. Verboon 1. Leongatha best: L. Dumont, S. Westaway, T. Marriott, J. Mackie, C. Verboon, B. Vanrooy. Drouin goals: R. Salter 1. Drouin best: L. Duffy, L. Axford, K. Bott, D. Olsen, R. Salter.

RESERVES Leongatha 19.19.133 d Drouin 1.3.9 Leongatha goals: M. Davies 5, B. Davidson 4, G. Fleming 1, W. Geisler 1, D. Connelly 1, S. Embry 1. Leongatha best: B. Davidson, M. Davies, S. Embry, G. Fleming. Drouin goals: C. Jolly 1. Drouin best: S. Kelsey, N. Derrick, J. Collins, K. Harper, S. Myers, A. Millar.

UNDER 18 Drouin 12.9.81 d Leongatha 4.6.30

Drouin goals: A. Haymes 3, D. Pearson 2, J. Seri 2, J. Simpson 1, J. Baker 1, J. Kos 1, D. Clebney 1, J. Graham 1. Drouin best: D. Pearson, C. Jolly, A. Haymes, J. Baker, J. Kos, R. McHutchison. Leongatha goals: A. Argento 2, K. Materia 1, K. Cooper 1. Leongatha best: K. Cooper, F. Kelly, M. Olden, A. Argento, J. Ginnane, B. Moscript.

UNDER 16 Drouin 16.13.109 d Leongatha 3.4.22 Drouin goals: L. Anderson 4, J. Mitchell 1, T. Wyatt 1, S. Dunn 1, C. Park 1, J. Craig 1, J. Tomkins 1, S. Rippon 1, J. Williams 1, C. Harrison 1, S. Russell 1, H. Wans 1, M. Diston 1. Drouin best: J. Tomkins, H. Wans, J. Mitchell, L. Clarkson, C. Murray, C. Park. Leongatha goals: T. Bernaldo 1, D. Ginnane 1, T. Evans 1. Leongatha best: T. Evans, N. Trotto, T. Sauvarin, K. Cooper, B. Jones, S. Hanrahan.

• Wonthaggi Power v Moe

Power cruise to Worksafe win CONDITIONS were very good for football at Wonthaggi as it hosted the Moe Lions in the Worksafe Game of the Round. This was a very big occasion for the home club with a large crowd and numbers swelled by the addition of two extra junior games. Being a Sunday, supporters from other clubs ventured along for a look. There was a special luncheon with AFL legend Peter Knight as guest speaker and to add to the party atmosphere there was a jumping castle and face painting for the kids. Young Power netballer Holly Forsyth also did a great job with the National Anthem before the senior game so all was set for a great day at the footy. Wonthaggi considered this to be a danger game as their earlier encounter in round six had seen the young Lions really push the Power

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Sale 12.10.82 d Bairnsdale 5.11.41 UNDER 18 Sale 8.10.58 d Bairnsdale 6.4.40 UNDER 16 Sale 9.6.60 d Bairnsdale 4.7.31

all the way and Moe’s recent good form showed that they were a rapidly improving side capable of an upset if taken lightly. But there was no chance Wonthaggi would be taking them lightly today! Power was keen to put its stamp on this game early and was enjoying playing at home in better conditions. Moe was prepared to run hard and make its opponents work hard at every contest. Its tackling was strong and spirited. Wonthaggi was playing good football but was letting itself down with poor disposal coming into the forward line. This made it easier for the Moe defence led by Leigh Sheehan, Lloyd Williams, Kane Airdrie, Clinton Taylor and Charlie Rieniets. The Power on-ballers through Joel Liddle, Andrew Murray, Aloysio FerrieraNeto, Aaron Ware and Aiden Lindsay were getting a lot of the ball and creating opportunities for the hard leading forwards. Dom O’Connor got Wonthaggi’s first goal from a long shot on a tight angle and Troy Harley got its second goal soon after following another strong mark. Moe was struggling to get through Wonthaggi’s tight defence and it could not buy

a goal. Michael Kelly goaled for the Power and further goals to Joel Liddle and Ferriera-Neto had given the home side a great start to the day. The second quarter was similar to the first with Moe working hard to stop Wonthaggi breaking open the game. Ben Morrow, Moe’s ruckman, was having a great battle with Power’s young ruckman Toma Huther with honours even. But it was Wonthaggi’s speedy small players who doing the damage around the ground. Liddle goaled again but promising Moe youngster Jayden Van Dyk responded with Moe’s first goal of the day and this lifted its spirits. James Blaser and Guy Harrison continued to present well around the ground but Wonthaggi was starting to really dominate the game. Jack Blair, Kane McCarthy, Ware, Lindsay, Kelly and Murray were handling the conditions well and clearly in control. Troy Harley goaled and O’Connor helped himself to another with an incredible long shot again on a tight angle. Lachie Jones, Matt Coyne, Tim Gilliand and Jarrod Membrey were defending well as the game looked like getting

ugly on the scoreboard. The Lions’ discipline was also tested with two 50 metre penalties resulting in goals to Ben Eddy and O’Connor. Blair and Travis Krause goaled just on half time to give Wonthaggi a clear edge. It had been a great half for the home side and it would be interesting to see how the visitors would respond. Wonthaggi continued to be strong around the packs but Moe were prepared to make the opposition work hard as it continued to apply pressure with strong tackling. Murray, who was having a great game, got Wonthaggi’s first goal to increase its lead but Moe was not going to allow itself to be beaten without a fight. The intensity had virtually gone out of the game as the ball moved back and forth between the forward lines. It was a fairly even quarter as O’Connor goaled again but Chris Robinson got one back for Moe to give it some momentum going into the last quarter. With the game really in safe keeping Moe was playing for pride and as it has done over the last few weeks in particular it started to take chances, share the ball around and support each other better at contests. It was a pity the team had

not been this positive earlier. Vesty got Moe’s first goal for the quarter and Harrison its second soon after. Moe was now controlling the run through the centre and this was creating scoring opportunities. Jack Blair coolly goaled for Wonthaggi but Van Dyk came back with another for the visitors to show it was finishing the game strongly. Wonthaggi was content to play out the game on Moe’s terms and wasted opportuni-

ties for a bigger win. Moe will take confidence out of its final quarter but the damage had been done. Wonthaggi will look to the break over the split round to recharge the batteries before heading to Bairnsdale in another top clash, a game that could well decide if the Power can hold onto third spot on the ladder. Aaron Ware was judged best on the ground and received the Worksafe medal in another great performance.

SENIORS

UNDER 18

Wonthaggi Power 15.17.107 d Moe 6.4.40

Moe 10.5.65 d Wonthaggi Power 3.11.29

Wonthaggi Power goals: D. O’Connor 4, J. Blair 2, J. Liddle 2, T. Harley 2, A. Murray 1, T. Krause 1, A. Ferreira 1, M. Kelly 1, B. Eddy 1. Wonthaggi Power best: A. Ware, J. Liddle, J. Blair, K. McCarthy, T. Harley, J. Membrey. Moe goals: J. Van Dyk 2, G. Harrison 1, C. Robinson 1, N. Williams 1, A. Vesty 1. Moe best: J. Blaser, C. Taylor, K. Airdrie, L. Sheehan, C. Rieniets, N. Williams.

Moe goals: S. Van Dyk 4, J. Hecker

RESERVES Wonthaggi Power 24.16.160 d Moe 1.2.8 Wonthaggi Power goals: R. Tack 10, J. Thomas 4, L. O’Connor 3, M. Howell 2, R. Birkett 1, T. Landells 1, T. Keating 1, K. Atkinson 1, A. Zanella 1. Wonthaggi Power best: R. Tack, M. Howell, T. Landells, J. Read, L. O’Connor, T. Wells. Moe goals: J. Chessells 1. Moe best: J. Chessells, S. Spiteri, J. Columbine, A. Gould, L. Wooton.

2, M. Hibbs 1, J. Kersten 1, L. Rees 1, D. Grech 1. Moe best: D. Grech, J. Hecker, D. Young, M. Hibbs, D. Bentley, R. Farmer. Wonthaggi Power goals: J. Thomas 2, B. Ammon 1. Wonthaggi Power best: C. Waters, E. Senior, C. Gilmour, M. Ware, J. Thomas, B. Bayne.

UNDER 16 Moe 21.15.141 d Wonthaggi Power 0.0.0 Moe goals: R. Anderson 4, T. Fleming 3, S. Van Dyk 3, L. McKay 2, L. Carrodus 2, J. Massese 1, L. Mirams 1, M. Pearce 1, L. Farrell 1, L. Nambirajan 1, J. Abbott 1, B. Smith 1. Moe best: L. Carrodus, S. Van Dyk, T. Fleming, L. Mirams, D. Young, L. Nambirajan Wonthaggi Power goals: Nil. Wonthaggi Power best: L. Dyball, C. Collins, T. Murray, F. Anderson, L. Marotta, D. Wilson.

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Stony Creek celebrate past premierships THERE was plenty of action surrounding the Stony Creek versus Tarwin game on Saturday as Stony Creek’s five time premiership winning Reserves team celebrated the 30th anniversary reunion.

Super: South Gippslanders will hold their collective breath as Eleanor Patterson jumps for gold this week.

Games glory grows

Club members were pleased to see 31 of the 51 players from the premiership teams returned to join the festivities, including captain and playing coach Brian Davies. The winning streak began in 1980 and tremendously ended in 1984. They came up against Foster and Fish Creek and found themselves face to face against neighbouring team MDU three times. In the space of five years, the teams scored a combined total of 8446 points, amounting to 1240 goals and 1006 points. They only had 2417 points scored against them, securing 89 wins and six losses. Their longest winning streak was 49 games with their longest losing streak a mere two games. To celebrate, an afternoon tea was held at the clubrooms followed by din-

ner at the Leongatha RSL. The Stony Creek ball was held at Memorial Hall on the same night and a barbeque lunch was held on Sunday for the players to share their stories. “It has been a terrific turn out,” Stony Creek club president Neil Cope said. “It’s good to see so many people come back. We had a great turn out last year for the Seniors’ premiership reunion last year.”

Below, Team pride: the 31 past players gathered among their memorabilia at their 30th reunion on Saturday.

Avid supporters: past players John Schelling, Don Wilson, Brian Davies and club president Neil Cope barrack for the current Stony Creek Seniors as they battle against Tarwin.

With the Glasgow Commonwealth Games underway a massive Australian medals tally is mounting. Eleanor Patterson is under wraps with zero media access. We all wish her well when she jumps tomorrow at around 7.45pm local time. She jumped the sensational height of 1.96 at just 17 years of age last year. Kaila Hutchinson ran her 1500m heat overnight around 9.20pm. Her PB is 4 minutes 5 seconds. Race favourite is Kenyan runner Helen Obiri with 3 mins 59 seconds.

Legend alive: Dan Eddy with his book, “King Richard.”

King Richard DANIEL Eddy first met the late Essendon legend Dick Reynolds, the club’s greatest ever player, known to supporters as “King Richard,” as a 15 year old and was awestruck. Coaching success: five time premiership captain and coach of the 1980 to 1984 Stony Creek Reserves team Brian Davies proudly holds the 1982 cup at the 30th anniversary reunion on Saturday; 1982 was the first year they defeated rivals MDU in a grand final.

Coach leads five time victory By Tayla Kershaw BRIAN Davies was the driving force behind Stony Creek’s five consecutive grand final wins 30 years ago.

Well done Roughy JARRYD Roughead is carried from the ground by team mates Sam Mitchell and Jordan Lewis after playing in his 200 game on the weekend. In an exciting encounter the Hawks prevailed over the Sydney Swans with Roughead scoring four goals, one more than his former team mate Lance Franklin who kicked three at the opposite end.

The playing coach and captain of the 1980 to 1984 Reserves premiership teams was greeted by 31 out of 51 of his past teammates at their 30th anniversary reunion on Saturday. “It’s good to see them back,” he said. Mr Davies started his playing career at Stony Creek when he was 16 years old and never won a game in his first two years. He played 180 games in Seniors. He began his coaching career in 1979. The team reached the grand final

and lost. The past captain and coach described the first grand final win against Foster in 1980 as unbelievable. “It was a tremendous effort,” he said. “We celebrated long and hard after all five wins. The fifth was the best though – we beat Meeniyan for the third time.” Up until then, rivals MeeniyanDumbalk United (MDU) held the record for most consecutive grand final wins with a total of four. Mr Davies said the team made it to their grand final winning streak through their camaraderie and dedication. “We always trained half an hour longer than the Seniors,” the coach said.

On the day of the 1996 Grand Final parade I saw the then 81 year old on the street and said hello to him. “He was surprised that I recognised him.” Eddy said, “I have always had an interest in the history of the Essendon Football Club and so in 2009 I approached the club and the Reynolds family and all agreed to let me write the book.” Eddy has now completed his project with the publication of his first book, “King Richard: reigned 1933 – 1960.” In the last five years Eddy has interviewed about 200 family, friends and ex-players, spent countless hours inside the State Library and travelled to four states including S.A. where Reynolds coached West Torrens for three years and to the Gold Coast where the legend lived for 15 years before returning to Melbourne. Daniel’s time working at Channel 9’s AFL Department in the production office gave him a head start with contacts in the football world as well as the confidence to undertake the project. The release of the book is being marked by several events. During August our own Leongatha Bomber, Dyson Heppell, will publicise the book on Channel 9s The Footy Show. On Thursday, August 21 tickets are on sale for the Dick Reynolds Club Luncheon at the Grand Hyatt Hotel and at which many football world notables will be special guests. Finally, on Friday, August 22 the Middle Hotel where Eddy works in Korumburra, publicans and Bomber fans, Troy and Julie Patterson will host a launch from 6 – 10pm. “King Richard” is on sale for $39.95 at the Leongatha Newsagency.

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