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Lyric takes on musical challenge THE countdown is on to the opening of Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s 2011 musical, Jekyll and Hyde. Billed as one of the group’s toughest productions ever, the show is on schedule to open at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall on Friday, July 15. On stage will be leading lady Brodie Dorling, Scott Miller and Christine Skicko. Discover more about the show in The Star’s feature on pages 38 and 39.

Milk prices lift farmers’ confidence

Money flows By Jacob de Kunder

next 12 months.

MILK prices have opened higher for this forthcoming season as dairy companies compete for suppliers, suggesting a positive outlook for the South Gippsland economy over the

Opening prices for the 2011-12 season are about four per cent higher than last season’s, increasing hopes farmers will spend more in the region over the next 12 months. Murray Goulburn last week announced a price of $4.90 per kilogram of milk solids, higher than Fonterra at

$4.65 and Burra Foods’ $4.70, but still behind United Dairy Power’s $5.30. Farm consultant John Mulvaney said farmers were in a healthy position. “I think it’s around 15 to 20 cents up on last year, which is around a four per cent rise,” he said. “Historically we have increased

around 20 per cent before closing, so we hope we’d end up with a price around $5.50 by the end of the year. “It would appear that most of the processors have opened aggressively with their price which is good, but the sort of informal industry discussion that we’re seeing is suggesting that the overall price by the end of next season

will be similar to, or slightly below, the ﬁnishing price for this year.” The ﬁgures came with predictions Gippsland dairy farmers were likely to earn more than the national average in 2010-11, with predicted farm cash incomes of $127,000. Continued on page 6.

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Director: more landslips likely By Matt Dunn and Jacob de Kunder SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s engineering chief said heavy rains could lead to a spate of road slippages – like the recent collapse of a cliff top section of Foster Mirboo Road.

Gone: the land which was holding up Foster Mirboo Road has washed down and made a mess of the nearby paddock.

Director of engineering services Anthony Seabrook believed “all the roads through the hills” could be prone to similar slippages. “You know when you just drive down the road and you see half a hill in a farmer’s paddock. That’s what could happen to those roads at any time up in the hills. It’s more prone to happen up in the hills,” he said. But problems would not just be conﬁned to the hills. “The whole of South Gippsland, because we’ve cleared all the trees, is prone to slips. Wherever we build a

road, we build it as best we can, but there’s always the opportunity – if water gets in above or below, or down through our drains, or through erosion, or yabby holes – these sorts of things can occur,” he said. “We haven’t had many instances like this in the past 10 years because of the drought. In South Gippsland your rainfall would be similar to before the drought, but it wouldn’t be this heavy concentration. It would just be these consistent downfalls. You’d get these saturated soils, but not with these heavy loads on them.” The drought has also caused roads to crack considerably in the past decade, Mr Seabrook said. The cracks have given water easy access, weakening roads. Mr Seabrook said road inspectors were regularly monitoring the roads, with ratepayers regularly keeping council updated on problems. “Urgent responses come within two hours, with other problems followed up within 24 hours. We’ve got the hotline that people can ring. It comes down, in these times, to people

driving to conditions,” he said. “It is wet, it is dangerous. There is nothing you can do about it. The fix is that you need to replant all the hills and that’s not going to happen.” Mr Seabrook said that in “most instances” council had enough money to manage the repairs of the shire’s road network. “We just have to change priorities to keep our road network open, which could mean pushing back capital works to fix these sorts of things (the slip on Foster Mirboo Road),” he said. Repairs to the Foster Mirboo Road would have to wait until conditions were drier, Mr Seabrook said. “It will be an expensive fix. It won’t take a long time to fix. It will just take money,” he said. Parts of Mirboo-Yarragon Road, McDonalds Track, Turtons Creek Road also remain closed. Torrential rain has also caused the closure of many roads around the Yarragon Hills area south of Yarragon. The closures are forcing motorists to take lengthy detours around affected roads.

Book launch THERE will be a book launch at The Hub in Inverloch on Thursday, to mark NAIDOC Week. The event is sponsored by Bass Coast Shire and supported by the Bass Coast/ South Gippsland Reconciliation Group. Koori artist Eileen Harrison will be there, together with Carolyn Landon, who has told Eileen’s story in a new book called Black Swan. Eileen grew up at Lake Tyers Aboriginal Mission Station in the 1950s, as one of 11 children in a tight knit and loving family. When a new assimilation policy is introduced, the Harrisons are taken from the mission and sent to Ararat. Unable to build a stable life in the face of isolation and discrimination, the family is torn apart. It is up to Eileen to become the protector and peacemaker. She struggled in life, ﬁnally discovering her talent as a painter. The story is told in Eileen’s words by Carolyn Landon, well known in South Gippsland and beyond for her books Jackson’s Track and Jackson’s Track Revisited. The Inverloch launch of Black Swan will take place at 2pm. It will include a Power Point presentation of some of Eileen’s art.

Market bustling

Top sellers: David Tanner, market manager Rod Faudell and committee president Stan Nieuwesteeg.

IT WAS a mild morning on Saturday for the Koonwarra Farmers Market but that didn’t stop the crowds from being drawn in. Car parks were full, with families and couples coming to sample the local produce. The ever popular market never disappoints for those looking for some of the region’s jams, soaps, olive oil and eggs plus a variety of many more products.

Selling goods: Heather Ellery from Water Wheel Orchards at the Koonwarra Farmers Market.

Here you go: Pam Reynolds, Noelle Poyner, Margaret Lockhart, Hannah Alquier and Tammy Logan exchanged goods at the Poowong Produce Swap on Sunday. The event is held on the ﬁrst Sunday of every month at the Poowong Hall. People can swap produce in a friendly atmosphere. To ﬁnd out more, phone Tammy Logan on 5659 2308.

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Council knew of landslip risk By Matt Dunn and Jacob de Kunder

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council was told two months ago that a section of the Foster Mirboo Road, which collapsed last week in a sudden landslide, was cracked and sloping dangerously to one side. So much soil has been dislodged from the crumbling cliff face that it has marched about 500 metres into the valley below, ﬁlling two dams along the way. Council’s engineering services director Anthony Seabrook indicated there could be more road slips to come, due to recent heavy rain. Glenda Williams, the woman who reported the damage, said council did little to repair the road – a “patch up” job at best. The Foster Mirboo Road resident has now requested an inquiry into the lacklustre response, believing it was only luck that no one was killed when the road fell away and slid down the sheer precipice. “This wasn’t just a crack. It was sloping down. I’m just a housewife, but I can tell where something is going to give way,” Mrs Williams said. She has written a letter to council asking them to investigate why her report was not taken seriously. Another letter was despatched to Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan, who replied – saying he would discuss the matter with council. Council operations manager Fred Huitema said he was aware of Mrs Williams’ complaints and had made an examination of the road. “With the amount of rain we had two months

ago, we’ve had lots of roads crack and we were monitoring it. We had no idea how large or how deep this one actually was,” he said. “We were keeping an eye on it and we did have lots of others that had actually slipped, so we were busy with those and because this one hadn’t gone yet, we were just keeping an eye on it. “But any patch up we could’ve done on it wouldn’t have worked, because it was so deep and there was so much water in it. Any patching we could’ve done wouldn’t have salvaged it and wouldn’t have saved it from going.” Mrs Williams said she has had recurring nightmares about the slip. “I’m feeling lots of different emotions at the moment, but mostly frustration and anger,” she said. The Williamses are about 1.3km from the intersection of the South Gippsland Highway and live in the ﬁrst house on the other side of the massive hole. They now have to travel an extra 30 minutes or more to get to the highway, via Ameys Track. But they know well enough that fate could well have dealt them a much crueller hand. “We came through there at 11.30pm last

Tuesday (June 21) – in the dark and coming around that bend. You just wouldn’t have seen it,” she said. “We were just talking to our neighbour – he’s the one who reported it at 5.30am the next day – who almost drove off the edge. He could quite easily have gone in, since it was dark and raining. “I told them (council) that the road was giving way, and the guy took notes of where it was and said he had put in a request for me. “Later on I got a phone call to say that it had been inspected, and that it wasn’t giving way and it was only a crack.” The road may not be repaired for six months, due to heavy rains.

Holey hell: Peter and Glenda Williams are counting their blessings that they did not drive off the side of the Mirbo Foster Mirboo Road. Mrs Williams believes South Gippsland Shire Council did not properly repair the road.

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Vet takes good with bad By Isaac McCallum TWO words mean more to Dr Latjor Latjor than any others: opportunity and challenge. The former Sudanese refugeecum-Leongatha veterinarian worked tirelessly facing challenges and taking opportunities before coming to Australia in 1994. And on his arrival things weren’t exactly smooth sailing, as Dr Latjor was forced to complete the Australian National Veterinary Exam, despite already earning accreditation for ﬁve-and-a-half years study in Egypt and practising in Sudan. “I never dreamed of being a vet,” he said. “As I sat my Year 12 exams I suddenly saw I had an opportunity to get into the veterinary degree, so it’s something I grabbed. “I studied for ﬁve-and-a-half years in Egypt before returning home.” Dr Latjor practised in Sudan for two years before coming to Australia and earning accreditation to work in his new home country. He failed the test a few times but, ever the optimist, he tried again. Eventually he passed. Dr Latjor saw an ad for veterinary work in Leongatha and decided to make the move. “I’m very privileged to have got this job in Leongatha at Tarwin Veterinary Group,” he said. But again, as opportunity presented itself for Dr Latjor, so did another challenge. He was forced to leave his wife and seven children in Melbourne and move to Leongatha, returning on non-working weekends. One of his daughters has been diagnosed with intractable epilepsy, a rare type that does not improve with medication. “I should be moving here with my family in Leongatha,” he said. “But the level of hospital in Le-

ongatha will not meet her medical needs. That’s why they stay there. It’s difﬁcult, but it’s a challenge to meet.” His infectious smile and bubbly laugh give an understanding of just how he faces these constant pressures. “This is my life, this is my nature,” Dr Latjor says of his optimism. “I’ve always persevered to do things and make things happen. Otherwise I would have given up on the national veterinary exams, I wouldn’t have come to Leongatha and leave my wife in Melbourne, and I wouldn’t leave Sudan to study in Egypt.” Comparing his country of origin with Australia isn’t difﬁcult for Dr Latjor, who explains that, of course, it is opportunity that sets them apart. “Australia is different. Opportunities present themselves and challenges present themselves. Meeting these challenges and opportunities is for you to do,” he said. “Now I work here it’s great. I love to serve others. I love meeting people at their farms and working with them. “I love to do it as a profession. You can’t do everything, so you have to choose a certain area and develop. And having lived in the country means Dr Latjor has learnt some Aussie ways, most of all the national sport. “When I got here the only sport was footy,” he said. “I’ve become a crazy fan for footy. I barrack for St Kilda. They never win but I go for them.” Dr Latjor bursts into a laugh as he is asked what it is that inspires his love of the sport. “I like the way they play, but most of all I love the crazy fans,” he said. Maybe St Kilda, just like Latjor, Gentle touch: Tarwin Veterinary Group vet Dr Latjor Latjor with will face their challenges and take a small kitten. Dr Latjor has a passion for working with animals their opportunities to make the crazy and meeting new people. fan happy this weekend.

Volunteer home more often By Isaac McCallum NEIL Trease has had a lot of sleepless nights over the past 22 years, but it’s not something he stresses about. The former community ambulance ofﬁcer has retired after more than two decades in the ﬁeld waking up at all hours answering calls. A former motor mechanic at a butter factory on call at all hours, Neil’s body clock has long been out of whack. “I was always used to getting up anytime; most of the time (wife) Isabelle didn’t even realise I’d got up,” he said. “The family was used to me coming and going at all hours when I worked. They’ve been great though. “That’s what we’re there for; you just had to do it. Three jobs is the most I’ve had in one night.” And when Neil talks of jobs, it isn’t paperwork or number crunching; he’s out on the scene of accidents facing up to serious injuries.

Family man: Neil Trease with daughters Jenny, Julie, Susan and wife Isabelle. “You seem to get over it,” he says of the scenes of crashes and other various incidents. “Being in such a small area you do see a lot of people you know, which can be a bit daunting but you do learn to handle it. “When you see young children it’s a bit harder. You’d do a job like that and say ‘Well, am I going to carry on or am I going to give it away?’ But I think you’ve just got to

stick at it.” Other community ofﬁcers in shock have often found peace at Neil’s place, where he has been known to get up at any hour and talk with them, share a meal or just a cup of coffee. “We’d chat with them and make sure they’re okay,” he said. “There was one girl, nearly every job she couldn’t handle she’d call me up and come over.

“She’d sometimes come at 6am for breakfast. She used to call and say ‘Are you up and running?’ I’d say ‘Yes’, and she said ‘I’m coming over’”. Neil’s generosity and commitment to the cause has earned him plenty of recognition, not least of all his nomination for Senior Victorian of the Year in 2005. He was awarded the Mirboo North and South Gippsland Shire senior

citizen of the year in that same year. This year he was awarded a Victorian Ambulance Service Medal on Australia Day. Neil’s ﬁnal day was on June 8, 23 years after he started ambulance training in Albert Park on Monday nights in 1988. And while it will mean less work for him, he doesn’t plan on taking it any easier in the near future. As part of the committees of Lyrebird Walk, rail trail and committee of restructure of the rail trail, as well as being a trust member for the cemetery, Neil certainly has a lot on his plate. After years of training far away from home on Monday nights, he will be able to put his feet up now and enjoy the company of his wife Isabelle. But Isabelle had one clear instruction for Neil now that he’s given away the ambulance service. “I’ve made sure he knows that the television’s still mine on Monday nights,” she said.

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Landslip: John Kennedy is amazed at the enormity of the slip on his Loch property. The edge of the slip is shown in red.

Hills roll at Loch By Jacob de Kunder B

H HEAVY rain last week caused m many landslips, but none have bbeen as big as that on John aand Val Kennedy’s property at Loch. L Fifteen acres of land slipped down a hhill, giving new meaning to the phrase ““the rolling hills of South Gippsland.” Over the past 10 days, the land hhas moved about four metres, leaving llarge gaping crevasses and creating nnew hills on the property, along the L Loch-Wonthaggi Road.

Mr Kennedy knows the paddock is prone to slipping. “This area has had slips before,” he said. “When they built the road in the ’60s, it slipped away, then the second time it slipped again. They had to cut into the hill to make the road stable so I knew the hill had a history with slipping. “We’ve also had our old boundary fence go wandering and get broken when the land has moved, but I haven’t seen anything like this before.” The slip starts about 100 metres from the road. Two large cracks - two

metres deep - run either side of the moving land. “I’m just amazed at the force of nature moving that much land so quickly,” Mr Kennedy said. “I’m going to go down and check out all the slips once it becomes stable and see what has been revealed.” There’s not much Mr Kennedy can do with the land until it stops moving and he’s not sure when that will be. “The real question is when it’s going to stop moving,” he said. “It’s just amazing watching the land change in the space of a few days in the meantime.”

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New senator seeks fair go BRIDGET McKenzie is the first Victorian senator in almost 20 years to choose the central city of Bendigo as the place for her electoral office. It opened on Friday, the day she took up her position in the Senate. Senator McKenzie, from Leongatha, said rocketing electricity and water charges are driving up the cost of food, with no benefit to the farmer or small retailer. She said she looked forward to discussing such matters with regional communities. “My job is to work with all Victorians to ensure that regional Victoria gets a fair go from Canberra.”

The federal president of The Nationals John Tanner said Ms McKenzie “will be a forceful voice for regional Victoria in the Federal Parliament”. “With a strong character and unshakeable commitment to rural industry, education and training, Bridget will be a real asset to The Nationals’ federal team.” She grew up in the state’s north east, has degrees in applied science and education, and has lectured at Monash University. She said there had been a marked change in the political landscape since the federal election, but she has kept up with emerging issues through “a vigorous” meeting and travel schedule.

• Senator Bridget McKenzie.

Money flows to farmers Continued form page 1. Latest data from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resource Economics and Science (ABARES) delivered at the Gippsland OUTLOOK conference at Warragul on Thursday revealed the region’s dairy farmers out-earned the national prediction of $100,000. MG supplier Frank Dekker of Hallston said MG’s opening figure was “very encouraging”. “We’re in for a solid season and with some hopeful step-ups, we’ll end up with a good average price,” he said. The high opening price will also benefit businesses, Mr Dekker said. “This will have some good flow-on effects for the towns that support these farmers as well,” he said. “This is also good news for farmers struggling after the overly wet weather.” MG managing director Stephen O’Rourke said the year ahead looked promising. “Our current market forecast for the year ahead

suggests a ﬁnal milk price in the weighted average range of $5.30 to $5.50 per kilogram milk solids, and we will update this forecast on a regular basis throughout the year,” he said. Burra Foods chief executive ofﬁcer Grant Crothers said the company remained optimistic despite the negative impact of the Australian dollar at record highs. United Dairy Power general manager Darryl Cardona said the company always started high. “We prefer to pay the money up front for the suppliers rather than hope there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow,” he said. In May, Fonterra announced the third highest opening price the company had ever delivered. “The early price announcement just gives us farmers an indication of what’s coming up, as well as the chance to plan ahead a bit earlier,” Fonterra supplier representative and Outtrim farmer Andrew Lamers said. “The price is not too

Pledge to solve smells soon THE western end of Korumburra has been plagued by an unpleasant odour over the last few months. The smell comes from Burra Foods’ factory in town but the issue will be resolved soon. The issue came to the EPA’s attention in October last year after many complaints were sent to both Burra Foods and the EPA regarding the smell. Up to six separate complaints were made in a single week. “We have installed a $10,000 odour migration system and it is up and running,” Burra Foods operations manager Glen Falcke said. “We’ve had the EPA on site early last week to verify the equipment is working well and they are happy with its operation. “It will certainly help

the problem but I don’t think it will exactly end it, so we are working very hard to minimise and eradicate the problem.” The company sees the smell as an issue. “We are having a team from New Zealand in this week to help solve the problem in other areas of the factory,” Mr Falcke said. “The smells around town aren’t always coming from the factory but we do get complaints regarding any odour. “When we had the EPA in, there was a smell in town and it wasn’t coming from us, although we got a lot of complaints.” An EPA spokesperson said since the equipment was installed, they have still been receiving odour reports, so the pollution abatement notice hasn’t been revoked yet. Investigations are continuing.

Starting high: Murray Goulburn farmer Frank Dekker is happy with the pleasing opening milk prices for the 2011-12 season. bad and a lot better than it has been in the past. It’s on the up but I guess the major thing is where we ﬁnish at. “This increased price lets everyone hopefully catch up on the last couple of years, and start to get ahead again and re-invest and start putting the money back in the farm.” Tim Burgess, manager

at Gendore Tractors and Machinery in Leongatha, is hoping for extra sales. “We’ve got to just sit back and wait for the weather to dry up for now. There is a bit of speculation out there. Farmers aren’t unhappy at the moment but it’s just a matter of waiting to see what the season brings,” he said. “I think sales should

increase. Last year was a pretty ordinary hay season and there wasn’t a lot of hay gear sold, and I don’t think we were the only dealers in the town that didn’t sell a lot. “That equipment is another year older now so hopefully sales will pick up a bit.”

SESI handouts continue THERE’S been another SESI handout. In a letter to account holders, receivers and managers KordaMentha said they had sufﬁcient funds for a 12th distribution, representing a return of “in excess of 76 cents in the dollar”. That has now been paid. The letter, signed by Craig Shepard, said the collection of loans, SESI’s largest asset, should be “largely completed” within six to nine months. “We still anticipate that the ultimate return to debenture holders will eventually exceed 80 cents in the dollar as a minimum. “However, this result will depend on the outcome of the loan portfolio collection process and on the prices achieved in the re-

alisation of other ﬁnancial assets. “We continue to thank you for your patience over the course of this difﬁcult process.” South Eastern Secured Investments Ltd (SESI) collapsed in February 2009, when assets of $178 were frozen. At the time, Mr Shepard gave a number of reasons for the disaster. These included SESI’s exposure to the US sub prime market which, when it fell over, caused the global economic meltdown, a major borrower defaulting on a loan of $18.5 million and the Federal Government’s bank deposit guarantee scheme which left institutions like SESI vulnerable.

Rain, hail, gales, sun THERE were 11 wet days in Leongatha in June and 14 in Meeniyan and Ruby. “That’s every second day,” lamented Lindsay Fromhold who records the rain in Meeniyan. Fish Creek meanwhile, is maintaining its recordbreaking status with yearto-date rain of 810mm, well

over last year’s 538mm. But all South Gippsland Water’s reservoirs are full to the brim again. Two days in Leongatha saw more than 22mm; 22.5mm on the 18th and 22.7mm on the 22nd. The month’s total was 86.7mm. That brings the yearto-date ﬁgure to 565.4mm, compared with last year’s 355mm at the same time.

At Ruby Margery Robson has tipped 95.5mm out of her gauge, resulting in a cumulative total of 620.5mm. That compares with June 2010 when the ﬁgure was 101.5mm. Fish Creek recorded 122mm for June, higher than the average of 103mm. Recorder Neville Buckland said this has been the wettest June since 2003.

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Water move good for industry - but what about hip pockets? By Jane Ross THE greater availability of water in Leongatha and Korumburra could be used as a lever to attract industry. “There will be an opportunity for either horticultural or agricultural industry,” said South Gippsland Water managing director Steve Evans. He plans to discuss those options with Deputy Premier Peter Ryan who is the Member for Gippsland South. Mr Evans was speaking to The Star following the release of the authority’s 50 year water strategy. Its preferred option is to hook Leongatha, Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora into Wonthaggi’s Lance Creek holding, which is backed by a permanent entitlement from the Powlett River. When needed, South Gippsland Water will tap into the Melbourne supply, which will include desalinated water from the Wonthaggi plant. That will leave Leongatha’s Ruby Creek and Korumburra’s Coalition Creek and Poowong, Loch, Nyora’s Little Bass sitting there without having to supply any town at all. They are too big to become farm dams. Mr Evans suggested that if Murray Goulburn’s Leongatha Factory grew, the Ruby Creek reservoirs could be of use to them. South Gippsland Shire Coun-

• South Gippsland Water’s Steve Evans.

• Sustainability Andrew McEwen.

expert

cil’s economic development ofﬁcer Ken Fraser, suggested horticulture and wineries have potential, together with the growing of organic vegetables and bush foods. “They could all expand. With our dairying we are already a food producing area. I say to people we have an economy of state-wide signiﬁcance,” he said. With population growth in Victoria and an increasingly hungry world, South Gippsland’s ability to grow food will become more and more important.

“In the future, this will be a critical area from an agricultural perspective,” Mr Fraser said. Agribusiness Gippsland chairman Alex Arbuthnot liked the idea of new water availability too. “It is the ﬁrst I’ve heard of it but it would be welcome news,” he said. Mr Arbuthnot said he’d be more interested in processing industries than horticulture. “We’ve often called for - and still do - a study of the needs of water use for agribusiness in

Gippsland and the opportunities for water to be used for agribusiness,” he said. But local resident and sustainability expert Andrew McEwen is far more concerned about the cost of desalinated water than he is about the potential for disused reservoir use. He said he realised there was a substantial capital cost in upgrading South Gippsland Water’s reservoirs, but the dilemma in locking into the Melbourne supply was the conﬁdentiality of the desalinated water contract between consortium AquaSure and the State Government. “What’s going to be the cost of that water?” Mr McEwen said. What bothers him is that he has no doubt the contract includes a clause about energy escalation prices and desalination plants are huge guzzlers of energy. “There’s a strong school of thought that energy escalation is rising exponentially and that’s an unknown. What will the water cost in ﬁve to 10 years’ time?” he said. “What impact will that have on the consumer? “It might be a minor issue, but we don’t know.” Mr Evans said under the 50 year strategy, older treatment plants would be decommissioned but the reservoirs would have to be maintained. That would be the responsibility of either South Gippsland Water or Southern Rural Water.

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POLICE BRIEFS Mysterious vehicle LEONGATHA police are investigating a burnt out vehicle parked on the Inverloch-Korumburra Road, Inverloch. The car was brought to the attention of police on Sunday morning, but no leads have been made so far. The white vehicle has no identifying features, with both licence plates missing. No one has come forward claiming ownership. The car is believed to have been sitting there for a week. Anyone with information regarding the vehicle is encouraged to contact police.

Motorbike accident A 50-YEAR-OLD male was taken to Leongatha Memorial Hospital after a motorbike accident on the Outtrim-Moyarra Road on Sunday. The man was taking part in a group ride when he came around a corner on the wet road, slipping on

Burnt out: police are making enquiries about who owns the destroyed vehicle near Inverloch. loose gravel. The bike slid out from underneath him. He sustained minor injuries to his ribs and hand.

Stolen lights A SET of spotlights were stolen from a vehicle parked on Hughes

Street, Leongatha. The lights, worth around $450, were taken over a period of three to four days when the vehicle was parked outside a business location. Police would appreciate any information members of the public may have regarding the theft.

Stay safe on the roads By Simone Short SOUTH Gippsland police and Leongatha SES are encouraging residents to exert extra caution on the roads following a week of serious fatalities. Three people died and another was seriously injured in a spate of car accidents last week. A man believed to be in his 30s died following a collision at Bass around 5.40am last Thursday. Investigators believe a Hyundai sedan attempted to turn right on to the Bass Highway from Hade Avenue, where it struck a 4WD travelling south on the Bass Highway. The single occupant of the Hyundai, a man who is yet to be identified, died at the scene. The two men in the 4WD sustained minor injuries and are currently assisting police with their enquiries. Meanwhile, the identities of two men killed on the Strzelecki Highway between Thorpdale and Mirboo North on Wednesday are yet to be confirmed. Police believe the men’s utility burst into flames when it collided

with a semi-trailer milk tanker on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency service crews were called to the scene around 1.50pm and arrived to find the two vehicles on fire. Miraculously, the driver of the milk tanker was uninjured. And in an earlier incident, a 23-year-old Wonthaggi man was airlifted to hospital following an accident on Wednesday morning. The man had to be cut from his Ford sedan after it collided with a semi-trailer on West Creek and Wonthaggi-Korumburra Road, West Creek. He was flown to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne in a serious, yet stable condition. Leongatha Police Acting Sergeant Andy Baldiston urged motorists to be careful on the roads, especially during the school holidays. “From what I understand, the weather is going to turn nasty once again, the roads are going to be wet and people are going to be heading away with their kids,” he said. “Please be careful, that’s all we can ask.” Acting Sgt Baldiston said motor-

ists should respect other road users and speed limits, have rest breaks and make sure their vehicles are in good condition, especially tyres and lights for driving in hazardous conditions. “None of us want to have to go and make that visit to tell someone a loved one has been killed in an accident,” he said. The Leongatha SES is also encouraging motorists to be careful after recent gale force winds and high rainfall caused many trees in South Gippsland to come crashing down, with dangerous outcomes. The SES has had several call outs for trees down on roads in the last weeks, with one disastrous incident involving a driver in a car. SES media liaison ofﬁcer Jacqui McDonnell said while motorists should enjoy their well deserved holiday, they need to be more alert on the roads. “Vision on country roads is often poor at night and is increasingly hampered during storms,” she said. “Seeing a tree on the road during a storm may be difﬁcult, so slow down and turn on your lights - even during the day if required.”

Hoon laws get tougher

HOONS beware – the penalties just got higher.

As of July 1, anyone caught driving irresponsibly can have their vehicle impounded for at least 30 days, a vast increase on the previous 48 hour impoundment. Repeat offenders will also face court where they risk losing their vehicle for a further three months, with a minimum 45 days, or having their vehicle seized permanently. It took Senior Constable Gary Slink from Loch Police Station less than a day to impound a car under the new laws when he detected a Poowong man allegedly driving 157km/h on the Nyora-Poowong Road through Nyora last Friday night. He then impounded a second vehicle when the driver was caught speeding on the South Gippsland Highway on Saturday.

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Statistics reveal safer towns By Simone Short THE latest crime statistics have recorded a decline in felonies and road trauma in the Bass Coast Police Service Area. The total number of crime offences was down by 7.4 per cent, with more than 200 less misdemeanours from April 2010 to March this year than in the same period the 12 months beforehand. Inspector Glenn Weir said the statistics are a positive result of additional police presence. “Operations have been increased in problem areas targeting alcohol-related violence,” he said.

“Local police have enlisted external support to help manage the policing of liquor licensed premises with excellent results.” The most significant drop was in property damage and residential burglary, with a 21.6 per cent drop when looking at rates per 100,000 population. While Insp Weir was satisfied with these results, he acknowledged there is still more work to be done to further reduce crime. “It is pleasing to note that property crime has further decreased over the preceding year, with property damage offences reducing by 21.6 per cent. We are confident the increase in late night police operations has assisted in this

achievement,” he said. “Despite this, property damage, including graffiti, will continue to be targeted in 2011-12 as these are amongst the most prevalent offences in the area.” The only increase in crime was an 11.2 per cent rise in other burglary. Insp Weir said traffic incidents would also continue to be a major focus for police. “The majority of fatalities involve single vehicles, suggesting fatigue, carelessness and speed continued to impact on road trauma. The total number of injuries suffered on the roads reduced by 2.8 per cent despite an increase in holiday, residential and commercial traffic,” he said.

“Police will continue to target hoon drivers, recidivist road offenders and serious road crime. We will conduct special operations during busy periods using resources from around the state.” A Neighbourhood Watch and Safer Communities Groups newsletter for the Bass Coast region has also been recently introduced with hopes of further decreasing crime in the area. NHW co-ordinator Leading Senior Constable Brett Godden said over the last decade, NHW/SCG has not had a high profile in Bass Coast. “The introduction of this monthly Bass Coast NHW/SCG newsletter is our first step in raising that profile and increasing our service to the communi-

ties in Bass Coast,” he said. “The enormous value that a Neighbourhood Watch and Safer Communities Group brings to a community cannot be underestimated and we want to give everyone in the community the opportunity to participate in the program.” As part of the change, there will be plans to hold whole-town meetings or the NHW/SCG may amalgamate and become part of towns’ progress associations or advancement groups. At present there are only four Neighbourhood Watch and Safer Community Groups operating in South Gippsland and Bass Coast regions, being Meeniyan, Toora, Sandy Point and Coronet Bay.

New vet clinic to open By IIsaac McCallum B M C ll A NEW Large Animal Veterinary Centre, part of the Tarwin Veterinary Group, will be opening soon. While the current clinic in Leongatha will remain the same, the group has bought a new location to be opened next Monday, located on the South Gippsland Highway. In order to cater for larger animals such as cattle and horses, directors of the Tarwin Veterinary Group made the decision to avoid the congestion of the ever growing clientele in the area. “We’re hoping that this will make life easier for everyone,” one of the directors, Dr Gerhard Labuschagne, said. Those in charge are not expecting Rome to be built in a day. “It will be a gradual build up of facilities,” another director, Dr Will Bullock said. “We will be working on the dispersing of pharmaceuticals and just simple procedures to start with. “I think it will really develop the ability to care for horses. We will be able to offer the full services for all large animals.” The Tarwin Veterinary Group is anticipating a much easier level of care for horses and cows, given they are able

k h i overnight. i h to keep them on site “Very few people brought horses in in the past,” Dr Labuschagne said. “Now it will be so much easier; we can keep them on site so it’s not a matter of driving out of town to do check-ups. “It also keeps them dry and comfortable. There’s no point working on a horse and then leaving it standing in the mud.” The car park facilities, which allow cars to drive through, will better cater for horse ﬂoats than the current clinic. The clinic will be manned by two full time staff who will dispatch vets. Around 90 per cent of the large animal work is on farms for the vets, so the co-ordination from the South Gippsland Highway clinic will play a key role. Dr Labuschagne believes the atmosphere out of town will be another key selling point. “It should be really great out here. There’s a lot more room,” he said. Despite the move, the directors do not envisage any changes in their ability to serve the public. “Just because we’re at a new location doesn’t mean our service will change,” Dr Bullock said. The new location will be situated at 195 South Gippsland Highway, just out of Leongatha towards Koonwarra.

Nice and peaceful: directors of the Tarwin Veterinary Group, doctors Will Bullock and Gerhard Labuschagne, outside their new, soon to be Large Animal Veterinary Centre.

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MEDIA representatives were guests at the matinee performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne on Sunday. Following the show, guests met the stars including Ben Lewis of Sydney who plays the Phantom and Anna O’Byrne who plays Christine. There was a Gippsland connection too, with dance captain Brendan Yeates of Churchill and Andrew Broadbent, understudy for some of the major roles. Andrew has appeared in past Lyric theatre productions in Leongatha. Love Never Dies,

set in the gaudy world of Coney Island, is the spectacular sequel to Phantom of the Opera. LOCAL dancers have a busy nine days ahead of them at the Morwell Eisteddfod. The Star wishes all those competitors luck with the competition. CONGRATULATIONS to Inverloch Primary School students Jay Dockery, Jaya Dalmau and Jack Clements, who received youth scholarships from Bass Coast Shire Council. Jack Clements received his to help with his tennis, Jaya for her art and Jay for music. Jay bought a new guitar with his scholarship money and performed for the school.

IF YOU turn your telly to the Discovery Channel at 7.30pm tonight (Tuesday, July 5), you will see the Wonthaggi desalination plant featured. This is only the second Australian project featured on the program Build it Bigger, which is seen around the world. It profiles feats of architecture and engineering. A film crew from the USA spent a week in Wonthaggi, filming the show. ACTING Victoria Police Commissioner Ken Lay, who we claim as South Gippsland’s own, has invented a new word. Speaking on ABC radio on Friday morning, he was commenting on police sitting in divvy vans

near speed cameras as part of their push for a wage rise. Ken paused after saying police were “manning” the vans – adding or “womanning”! INVITATION to all women: the Gippsland Hills Group CWA would like to gain new members to start an evening branch. The ladies would like to dispel the myth that their meetings are all about sponges, cakes and knitting. Would-be members will not even have to know how to knit! The CWA ladies have even toyed with their name, nicknaming themselves the Chicks With Attitude. For those interested in joining

there will be a meeting at Bairs Hotel at 7pm on Wednesday, July 6. THE Coal Creek Farmers Market is on again this Saturday, with many special stallholders and demonstrations on offer. The market will also host the launch of Korumburra’s new Cafe Connect scheme which encourages business in the town and gets participating customers free coffee. There are many reasons to be at the market on Saturday, July 9 between 8am and 12.30pm, so make sure you get along and support the local producers.

Long service: John Bowman (left) was recognised for his dedication to the DPI with a national medal. He is with DSE chief ﬁre ofﬁcer, Ewan Waller.

CONGRATULATIONS to John Bowman for recently being awarded a national medal for 21 years of service with the DPI in Leongatha. John was awarded the medal at a ceremony on Friday.

Thumbs up for lunch MEALS-on-Wheels clients enjoyed a day out, dining at the GippsTAFE’s Wildﬂower Cafe, Leongatha, for lunch recently.

For a good cause: produce manager Karl Misale is happy to be supporting the McGrath Foundation.

MICHAEL’S Supa IGA Leongatha is selling apples for a good cause throughout June and July to raise money for the McGrath Foundation.

Shoppers may have noticed the pink balloons surrounding the apple display in the store. IGA stores around Australia are donating 20 cents from every punnet of specially marked apples sold. The money raised will help the Mc-

Grath Foundation support women experiencing breast cancer, and their families, in communities right across Australia, through the funding of McGrath breast care nurses as well as increasing breast awareness in younger women.

Lobby group aims for return of rail A NEW public transport lobby group has pledged to work for the return of rail to Leongatha. Members are also keen to see a rail link to Port Anthony at Barry Beach. The steering committee of the new South and West Gippsland Transport Group made these decisions at their ﬁrst meeting at the end of last month. The group will develop

a business case for costeffective public transport, freight, road and rail links in South Gippsland. Investment in such links will be promoted. Representatives from South Gippsland, Casey and Cardinia shires attended the meeting and there are plans to extend membership to Bass Coast and Baw Baw. Steering group chairman Andrew McEwen said those on the steering com-

mittee believe it is essential to “develop a credible and professional group that will work constructively with all levels of government”. A charter and objectives will be deﬁned and regular meetings held. The meeting decided the group would focus on the urgent need for improved connectivity within Gippsland and between South and West Gippsland and the metropolitan area. All forms of public transport need to be included. Those present outlined the signiﬁcant problems faced by people commuting to work such as road congestion, lack of appropriate public transport, and the increasing needs of business and industry for affordable freight services in light of rising oil prices. Community needs and issues will be researched so that a clear action plan can be developed. The next meeting of the steering committee will be held on July 28 at the Palace Hotel, Lang Lang. Anyone interested can ring Mr McEwen on 0488 242 478.

Intake and assessment officer Tania Ryan, from South Gippsland Shire Council, said having a meal out was a great way for those who would eat at home to socialise with others. “We’ve had a meal at Foster, a meal at Korumburra and now at Leongatha. People were invited to socialise rather than have a meal at home, which is part of eating for all of us – it’s much more enjoyable when you share it with a friend,” she said. For some who have attended the lunches, it has been a chance to reminisce. The collective experience of wartime service has knitted some people together through “sharing memories”. And the meal? “Beautiful,” Tania pronounced enthusiastically. Wilma McLennan, who was enjoying the food and conversation, described it as “lovely”. “Lovely food, lovely service. A bit too big for me. I’ve struggled,” she said. Aside from fine food, Tania said the lunches were also about finding out how people would like Meals-on-Wheels delivered. “Maybe they might like to have someone cook the meal, instead of just having it delivered. Other people might like to have the meal delivered, but at a friend’s house, so they have that social contact,” she said. “Others love the idea of coming out. It’s a chance to get dressed up and get out of the house.”

Lunchtime laughs: intake assessment ofﬁcer Tania Ryan, community programs team leader Bernadette Hulls and Wilma McLennan enjoy lunch last Tuesday at GippsTAFE’s Wildﬂower Cafe.

Library comes to Nyora FOLLOWING a highly successful three month trial last year, the mobile library service will now visit Nyora each fortnight from 10.15am to 12.45pm. The service will stop in Mitchell Street, opposite the General Store, every second Saturday commencing Saturday, July 9. Thrilled with the outcome, West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation board member Cr Bob Newton thanked the Nyora community for their enthusiastic embrace of the service. “When we ran the trial, 66 residents used the library on its ﬁrst visit, with many joining, and a further 13 joined on the next visit,” he said. “It’s extremely gratifying to see these services valued.” Celebrations are planned this Saturday from 10.15am to welcome the mobile to regular servicing in Nyora, with a formal launch led by acting mayor Cr Mimmie Jackson at 10.30am. Council, through the West

Gippsland Regional Library Corporation, supports ﬁve libraries at Foster, Korumburra, Leongatha, Mirboo North and Poowong. In addition a mobile library service visits Fish Creek, Sandy Point, Tarwin Lower, Toora, Welshpool, Port Welshpool and now Nyora. Books (including large print and talking books) for all ages, CDs and DVDs, graphic novels, magazines and much more can be ordered online or by phone and delivered to any of the West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation libraries for collection. Joining the library is easy. You can join at any West Gippsland Regional Library, including the mobile library, or online at www.wgrlc.vic. gov.au. If you join online, simply collect your card at your next visit. You will be issued with a membership card and up to 20 items can be taken out at any given time. Leave your email address or mobile phone number and you’ll be sent an alert if your holds are ready, or a friendly reminder when your items are due back.

Find out more about West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation at www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au or phone 5622 2849 for opening hours of a library near you.

Fence hope A FENCE could still be built around Leongatha’s McIndoe Park, at the request of concerned parents. South Gippsland Shire Council ofﬁcers have met with lead petitioners. A report will be presented to a council meeting either this month or in August. However, a recent report presented to council stated the current design of the park limited the opportunity for children to run onto the road, given the placement of garden beds and some post and rail fencing. The petitioners are also concerned about the open drain near the playground and council ofﬁcers will consider that.

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Soldiers remembered

THIS is just an update from the 2/22nd Lark Force Battalion Montevideo Maru Family Remembrance Group at Bendigo. On July 1 it was the 69th anniversary of the sinking of the Japanese ship Montevideo Maru, which resulted in the loss of 1035 prisoners of war; the majority of those men belonged to 2/22nd Battalion. In terms of loss of life, this tragic event is Australia’s greatest ever maritime war disaster.

The Montevideo Maru Society Sydney organised a weekend in Canberra on July 2-3 and is working towards raising funds for a permanent memorial at the Australian War Memorial Canberra. Our Bendigo group held a small service to honour our men on Friday, July 1 at 11am at the RSL complex, Havilah Road, Bendigo. • Soldiers from the Leongatha area were aboard the ship when it sank. Lois Newman, Bendigo.

E D I T O R I A L Awkward position ANY council has a tough job to do. Many such jobs, in fact. South Gippsland Shire Council has 2045km of roads to maintain, and monitoring every single stretch and bend is a task in itself. With many roads in isolated country north of Foster through to the rear of Welshpool, council ofﬁcers are unlikely to be able to monitor the state of every road. But when council ofﬁcers are informed of cracks developing in a road two months before half the road slides 500m down a hill, leaving a gaping hole that could claim unsuspecting drivers, questions are rightly raised about why council did not act sooner. That was the case at Foster North recently, when a landslip occurred in the Foster Mirboo Road. Residents now face travelling an extra 30 minutes to get to the South Gippsland Highway via back roads. Resident Glenda Williams warned council of the cracks.

Council officers inspected the road but it remained open to traffic. Residents could rightly ask why the road was not closed earlier and if council officers were particularly busy with other roads, why external staff such as contractors could not have been employed to address this situation for the sake of public safety. Warnings should have been issued by direct contact with residents, either via phone or doorknocking, and the broader public made aware of the risk via the media. Lives were at risk and had someone been travelling the road at the time it slipped from beneath them, surely they would have faced death or serious injury. Understandably council may not have been able to fix the cracks. Had the road been closed, perhaps council would be have been subject to claims of acting prematurely. Yet sometimes hard decisions have to be made and this was a case in point.

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.

Watching council IN your article calling for security cameras (The Star, June 28) it notes cameras are useful in tracking youth when they wander around with unruly behaviour. Believing that now, in what is my mature years (but often not in mind), I seemingly drift amazingly into council chambers. After I presented to council earlier this year, mayor Warren Raabe wrote to me. I quote his letter to me dated February 17, 2011: “I consider your behaviour to my attempted question to be disruptive and unruly. Furthermore, community members in the gallery were clearly shaken, upset by your behaviour and concerned for their personal safety and raised these feelings at the conclusion of the session.” On February 17, I believed that by way of Freedom of Information, I could get an audio recording of that presentation and also one of February 23, where it was recorded on the council minutes that mayor Raabe has placed a ﬁne on myself.

On June 2, myself and a witness got to listen to the tapes. We, council and myself, will continue to work so that I may get a CD of the audio tapes that will enhance what ‘we’ all believe is the open and transparent system that ‘we’ enjoy as citizens here in South Gippsland. Believing you live by the sword, you die by the sword, on March 1, I wrote to (South Gippsland Shire Council CEO) Mr (Tim) Tamlin to ask if in fact there were surveillance cameras in the chamber. On March 7, I received a note supplied by David Roche, council’s governance co-ordinator, that said, in part: “I am not aware of any surveillance cameras in the area you describe.” During a May 11 presentation, I tried to express my beliefs to council and Mr Tamlin and I was surprised at the manner in which Mr Tamlin responded, and also the fact that I must have taken that response in a personal manner, not as all councillors and the press viewed it. Paul Norton, Leongatha South.

Questioning action BETWEEN Point Norman and Abbott Street and kiosk area, at Inverloch, sand has washed away, exposing the rough quarry bluestone rocks put in by foreshore controllers. This interferes with the access to a most popular safe swimming area away from tide rips and speed boats. Access steps in the Abbott Street area are of poor design as the narrow steps catch the back of walking boots, making access down to the beach unsafe. A local resident has fallen all the way down to the bottom. They were fortunate to survive from injury, but sustained many bruises. I as a long time resident of the area, have written to controllers but have received no replies. I am asking for the original walkway to be reopened, which was fenced off, on a poor excuse. I was told sea would ﬂow in. In fact, high clay and rock natural barrier would stop that. They don’t want to know. The Coast Action volunteer group has built nine easy access walkways between this area

and the jetty. An offer of constructing similar easy walk steps with a landing halfway and turns at right angles have been refused, so controllers have closed the faulty ramp and to stop any shortcuts to the beach, have a rail fence to stop entry. Some people say a rising tide will swamp us out by year 2100 – 90 years in the future. The present population won’t live to see it. The question is, where is the extra water coming from? Inverloch beach is in Bass Strait, not on the ocean part of Australia. In my lifetime as a boatman I have travelled up the east coast to Lizard Island, 14° 40 S latitude and to southern Tasmania, 43° 40 S latitude. In later years, I have seen the effect of the Indonesian tsunami sucking the east coast Queensland water out and not recovering until a cyclone in the Coral Sea put the level back. Underwater rocks eight feet high were exposed – not a case if rising waters, just shifting the same water. Tide tables printed in advance show future high tides, which with a severe gale, causes higher tides. Robert Young, Inverloch.

VOXPOP! VOX Do you want closed circuit television (CCTV) in Leongatha’s CBD?

Yes, I think for safety reasons. Also to keep up with modern technology and to help lower any crimes.

Sue Cook Meeniyan

Yes, I think it would be good for shop-owners and for people’s safety on the streets. Allan Oswald Leongatha

For security in shops and safety on the streets it would be okay, but it would invade people’s privacy too much. Jessica Bell Fish Creek

No, not really. I think it’s an invasion of people’s privacy. Alice DeSilva Leongatha

Data’s out, but not ours Desal group to stay Chamber president reflects THE Wonthaggi desalination plant com-

By Jane Ross

STATE Health Minister David Davis has trumpeted a new health services website. It would, he said on Thursday, “give Victorians access to immediate information about hospitals and health services across the state”. Just don’t go looking for Wonthaggi Hospital or Gippsland Southern Health Service on it. They aren’t there. And, if you do want to check the website out, make sure you have plenty of time. It’s called the Victorian Health Services Performance Website. Mr Davis said it “enables individuals to look at and compare information”. It does, up to a point. The idea is to promote transparency. But, if you see that your procedure has a long waiting list at

hospital A but that is where your specialist operates, what do you do? Those who have private health insurance have options; public patients don’t. And if your own local hospital’s data isn’t included, where does that leave you? A call to the minister’s media ofﬁcer elicited the following: • Gippsland Southern Health Service is not included because it doesn’t have a designated 24 hour emergency department so its data is collected differently; and • Bass Coast Regional Health’s data isn’t on the website either. CEO Lea Pope said the department had told her there is currently “testing of data transmission”. “It is expected that our emergency data will appear on the website in the 2011-12 ﬁnancial year.”

munity liaison group is expected to continue its monthly meetings until the middle of next year. Its chair John Nicol said this recently. He stressed the timing was not deﬁnitive. “The plant will be ﬁnished towards the end of the year and the idea was for the liaison group to go on for some time following completion to keep the community involved when commissioning is being undertaken.” Mr Nicol has just received another government appointment. State Transport Minister Terry Mulder announced Mr Nicol would be the independent chair of the Regional Rail Link Community Reference Group. Mr Nicol and seven other community members will consider the regional rail link from Geelong to Southern Cross Station, joining with Ballarat. The desalination liaison group meets every month. Former Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Peter Paul, who represented the council on the group, once described it as “how great thou art” to plant construction company Thiess Degremont.

THE Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry will form sub-committees to run promotions such as Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and other events. The executive would meet regularly to process day to day business, while the successful quarterly network meetings will continue, with all members invited. Guest speakers will be organised for each quarterly meeting. Speaking at the chamber’s AGM recently, returning president Darryl McGannon said it would deﬁnitely be his last year as president. “I took this on for another year as I don’t wish to see this group fold. I feel it performs a vital role in this community,” he said. Membership fees remain at $220 for the coming year. The chamber will write a letter of support to Jim and Jenny Williams for their objection to the Optus Tower proposed for the rear of Shea’s Dentist and ask that it instead move to the recreation reserve.

It is believed that matter will come up at VCAT in the near future. Mr McGannon said the chamber is in line for change. Less people at meetings has prompted the need for the chamber leaders to change their thinking to remain the voice of business in town. “It is vital for Leongatha to have a vibrant business group to represent local business and work with the shire and other authorities to better the town. Whilst we will still focus on our core sales and promotions, we can expect future growth in the town and we will need to work together to make improvements,” he said. “The chamber has also been involved with issues such as the Optus Tower location, the new CFA building and members’ concerns over hall sales. The return of rail services to the town is regularly brought to my attention and I am constantly asked about the future of the LCCI. The issues we face are always changing and I ask members to continue to support the LCCI as our group is vital for future development.”

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Duo questions council powers By Brad Lester COUNCILS have no right to be telling people what to do with their land, two men say. Their reason? A failed referendum in 1988 that would have formally recognised local government in the Australian Constitution. As a result, Ken Irwin of Foster and Gerard Donohue of Korumburra believe the public does not recognise local government as an authority and therefore any rules imposed by council should not be law. That includes South Gippsland Shire Council’s proposed Rural Land Use Strategy, of which Mr Irwin has been a staunch opponent. He is unable to obtain a planning permit to build on his three-and-a-half acre property at Foster. “The Constitution is the most powerful legal document in Australia,” Mr Irwin said. Had the referendum been successful, the following wording would have been added to the Constitution: “Each State shall provide for the establishment and

continuance of a system of local government, with local government bodies elected in accordance with the laws of the State and empowered to administer, and to make by-laws for, their respective areas in accordance with the laws of the State.” Every state and territory returned an overwhelming majority against the alteration, from 61 per cent of voters in the Northern Territory and Queensland, to 72 per cent in Tasmania. “Local government has no substance because the referendum was against the recognition of local government,” Mr Irwin said. “Therefore laws cannot be made by local government. “The local governments are telling us that we are their servants and they are the masters. But who are the servants to tell us what we can and can’t do with our properties? This goes to the heart of our liberties in our country and as Australians, we need to be aware of our rights.” Had the referendum returned an afﬁrmative result, Mr Irwin believes power would have been restored to

local governments and they would have to enact state laws, such as rural land use. Council’s director of development services Phil Stone said Mr Irwin is entitled to his opinion. “I think the push for Local Government to be constitutionally recognised is a longstanding one within the sector. However I don’t agree with Mr Irwin’s contention that councils have no power,” he said. “For example, council is recognised in Australian legislation and has issued formal powers to local councils under particular acts. For example, under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Local Government Act 1989. “Council has formally responded to Mr Irwin and we have advised him that he should seek clariﬁcation of his contention through the courts.” Mr Irwin’s property was rezoned Farming Zone and as a result, he is unable to obtain a housing permit. He claimed that under fee simple title, landowners have the right to do whatever they wish with their properties.

Safe place hard to find SANDY Point residents fear a bushﬁre will strike their small community in the middle of the night.

They believe an accident or arson attack will spark the blaze. Those were the concerns raised by Cr Mohya Davies at a recent South Gippsland Shire Council meeting. The Fire Services Commissioner offered council $251,640 to establish a neighbourhood safer place of last resort by acquiring private property at Sandy Point. The town, along with Waratah Bay, Walkerville and Venus Bay, is among the 52 high fire danger towns in Victoria. A recent fire safety meeting at Sandy Point, organised at the last minute, resulted in many concerns. “The people believe that a fire would be in the middle of the night as a result of an accident or arsonist attack. They believe there will be an enormous number of people in the township at the time,” Cr Davies said. “They want council to work with them to come up with the best possible solution.” A council officer’s report raised concerns

the one hectare site would be too small to cater for the influx of tourists as well as permanent residents. The report also questioned the logic in people escaping fire by going to what would be an open gravel carpark, risking exposure to smoke and ash during a fire. Issues about maintenance costs were also raised. Council’s community safety manager Lew Wilson said council would have to find another site that met CFA requirements. “I believe we would have to clear vegetation to do that,” he said. The funding was to expire on June 30 but the commissioner recently told council he could hold the money. Council will now write to the commissioner explaining the difficulties in finding a suitable safer place. Once a suitable site has been found, council will prepare an implementation plan for the endorsement of the commissioner and the Municipal Association of Victoria. Council will also seek the support of Gippsland South MLA and Police and Emergency Services Minister, Peter Ryan.

Kids’ services to move MATERNAL and child health services in Foster will relocate to the new Prom Coast Children’s Centre on July 20.

The services, provided by South Gippsland Shire Council, will shift to the centre at 30-32 Pioneer Street, Foster. Nurse Marge Barter, who

has run the service from the Community Health Centre for the past nine years, is looking forward to settling in to the new premises. “The new centre is an exciting prototype driven by the community and supported ﬁnancially by the three tiers of government,” she said. “It is a credit to the Corner Inlet community.

“All current clients will be advised of the relocation by mail, but there may be intending clients who aren’t aware of the proposed relocation.” UnitingCare is expected to take over the management of the Centre on Monday, July 18. The contact number for maternal and child health enquiries is 5662 9294.

Making a point: Gerard Donohue and Ken Irwin claim local government has no authority.

Illegal pipis cost $1000 A 40-YEAR-OLD Mordialloc man has been fined $1000 for taking more than 10 times the legal daily limit of pipis without a recreational fishing licence at Venus Bay. The man pleaded guilty in the Wonthaggi Magistrates’ Court recently to three charges relating to exceeding daily catch limits of pipis and taking them without a licence. As part of Operation Arch, which took place in December 2010 and January of this year, Fisheries Officers from the Department of Primary Industries found the man to be in possession of 21 litres of pipis in their

shells. The daily catch limit between Point Smythe and Arch Rock for pipi in the shell has been set at two litres and at 0.5 litres for pipi meat. Despite having previously held a recreational fishing licence, the man did not have a current licence at the time of the offence. All equipment seized from the offender by Fisheries Officers was ordered forfeited by the court. Department of Primary Industries director of fisheries field services Michael Hodder said there were signs displayed at public entry points to Venus Bay beaches that clearly outlined the regulations applying to

Librarian to speak RETIRED Leongatha librarian Rosemary Abbey will be guest speaker at the Friends of Leongatha Library annual meeting on Monday, July 11. Her topic will be her travels in India.The meeting starts at 10.45am at the Leongatha RSL and will be followed by lunch. The group needs more strong and able helpers with a ute or van to assist in sorting and carting books for the annual Daffodil Festival book sale, which is set for Friday, August 26. The sale is one of the group’s major fundraisers. In other library news, an early years co-ordinator will start next month, based at Leongatha but supporting the region. Staff Jo Bowler and Kerri Bentvelzen will return to Leongatha soon from their secondments to Inverloch and Korumburra.

collecting pipi. Mr Hodder said daily catch limits were essential to protect the sustainability of the recreational pipi fishery at Venus Bay. “Fisheries Officers will continue to undertake frequent inspections at Venus Bay to ensure recreational fishers observe the daily catch limits,” he said. “People who flout these regulations are threatening the sustainability of this popular resource and face convictions and stiff fines if caught.” Anyone who suspects or sees illegal fishing activity should call the 24-hour reporting line, 13FISH (133474).

Millions for council SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will seek up to $4 million from the State Government for bridge and culvert works. Council is eligible to receive $1 million a year over the four year lifespan of the program. The works were already listed in council’s capital works program, but funding was not currently available. The government will fund the works under its Country Roads and Bridges Initiative.

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Leongatha doctor retires By Jacob de Kunder AFTER a medical career spanning more than 45 years, Dr Russell Conway is hanging up the stethoscope.

Thanks Russell: at a special evening on Friday night Dr Russell Conway was thanked by Leongatha Health Care partners for his great service; pictured from left, Graham and Sue Toohill, Russell and Elizabeth Conway, and Lesley and Hugh Chisholm.

Dr Conway has been a general practitioner at Leongatha Healthcare for the past 13 years and in that time has become a well respected member of the community. After graduating from medicine at Melbourne University in 1965, he undertook a doing residency in the Tasmanian capital of Hobart. Dr Conway then headed

to a Malaysian section of Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, where he worked in a hospital for around ﬁve years. He then found his place in a Brunswick GP clinic and stayed for 27 years before decided it was time for a move. “Me and my wife looked at each other and said ‘Let’s not grow old looking at a suburban back fence. We’ll go and do something different’,” he said. While planning to move to the property in Ruby, Dr Conway had to practise as a locum in various country areas to make sure he could adapt to being a small town doctor.

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Retiring: Dr Russell Conway is calling it a day after a long and rewarding medical career. “I did locums between the city and country to see if I could manage it and handle it, and quite quickly I realised that would work well,” Dr Conway said. “I was the South Gippsland division locum before I started permanently in Leongatha. I worked in Korumburra, Leongatha, Foster, Yarram and Wonthaggi just doing a week or two here and there and then got invited to come here.” There were a few major differences Dr Conway saw when he first made the move. “I think one of the really significant things is that in the city you really compartment different parts of your life. Your work colleagues are separate from your social friends and then your patients are separate again,” Dr Conway said. “In a country town you sometimes find that your social friends are patients as well and the boundaries are quite difficult, but a number of country people accept that it has to be like that.” Dr Conway did find the move challenging for more than one reason. “The challenge of coming to this area was also being the emergency doctor at night up at the hospital,” he said. “In the city you’ve got emergency departments and to some degree you’re protected from those challenging situations and having to take on that type of respon-

sibility, which I hadn’t done for a while when I made the move.” Despite the challenges the original move was rewarding. “As a doctor you come into a country town and you are instantly accepted,” Dr Conway said. “You’re welcomed into the bosom of the town and I count that as a privilege. You’re often given that respect which you don’t have to cling on to. “The warmth of living in a country town is something me and my wife have enjoyed a great deal.” Dr Conway really enjoyed his work as a doctor in Leongatha and will miss it. “Because I’m older, I have quite a following of older patients and I form quite good connections with them and enjoy working with my patients as well as doing the medicine,” he said. “One of things I really like doing is helping people understand their illness and not just say ‘take this’, because if you understand what’s wrong with you it’s not so scary.” In retirement, Dr Conway will still be occasionally practising at the Leongatha clinic as a locum, providing relief for other doctors as well as spending lots of time on his property at Ruby and with family.

Units mooted THERE is a planning application before South Gippsland Shire Council to build 16 single-storey units on a vacant block on the corner of Allison Street and Stockyard Lane, Leongatha.

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The development is projected to cost $2.5 million. If more than five objections are received, the matter will go before the full council for a decision. Otherwise it will be determined by planning staff. The application states that the proposed units have similar ground floor layouts, with either two or three bedrooms, open plan living, a bathroom and single or double car garages. The units represent a ratio of one dwelling per 350 square metres on a 5603 square metre site, or a coverage of 42.19 per cent. Living spaces will face north and east, with bedrooms to the south and west. All dwellings include north facing windows to maximise the sun and all have generous north facing open space. The units are designed in brick veneer and weatherboard with Colorbond for the roof. The planning application notes that the surrounding area has no dominant style of architecture and “doesn’t place undue pressure or influence on existing community and infrastructure services”. All dwellings will be accessible via a central driveway off Allison Street. The units will have a five-star energy rating, landscaped gardens and lawns.

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Dredging hopes rest on final attempt By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will make a ﬁnal attempt to dredge the channel leading to the Toora boat ramp. Amid community claims the region is missing out on valuable tourism dollars, council will pursue government support for the project to ensure the boat ramp is accessible at all times. State and Federal departments are yet to approve dredging, although Marine Safety Victoria gave council a grant towards those works in 2007. The Department of Transport had advised council it has until the end of August to seek approval to allocate remaining grant funding to another boating project - originally destined for the dredging - or lose it. Council will ask the department for an extension until December 26 and continue to pursue maintenance dredging. If unsuccessful, council will cease all work on the channel dredging project and reallocate $56,959 to construct stage one of the Port Welshpool boat ramp car park. Council would seek to allocate remaining funding to the car park. Cr Jeanette Harding said she had been advised by Deputy Premier Peter

Ryan that council pursue that path. She was backed by Cr Mohya Davies. “We have to pursue every possible alternative to have this boat ramp and dredging work completed because of its importance to Toora and its economy, and also because of Port Welshpool, because the congestion there (at the ramp) is quite difficult,” Cr Davies said. “The future of boating in South Gippsland has enormous potential for our economy. Toora has had a lot of missed opportunities and we will have to pursue opportunities to make these possible.” Rachel Brown of the Toora Tourist Park recently told council an all hours access ramp would boost tourism, as the region is a prime fishing destination, and would result in more money being spent in the community. She said the town is missing out because anglers need to access fishing grounds at the optimal time around low tide. Ms Brown said the nearest ramp into Corner Inlet at Port Welshpool was a double ramp that still could not cope with demand. That placed great importance on the need for urgent action at Toora, she said. “The stories of boat rage and ramp rage that we hear are horrific,” Ms

Brown said. She said the part-closure of Wilsons Promontory National Park due to flood had had a devastating impact on the park’s revenue and she believed the ramp would offer an alternative tourist attraction in the region. “The boat ramp is just a missed opportunity. We had the IFish TV show stay at the park for a week and they went out at Welshpool and Woodside. We have had lots of calls since the TV show went to air but because the ramp is not available all the time, we’ve missed out,” Ms Brown said. “We could have had a massive marketing campaign based on the Toora boat ramp but we can’t. A man who fishes there three times a week still gets stuck in the channel.” Work to build the ramp began in 1990. Such was the enthusiasm to build the ramp, up to 60 people attended working bees. Soon after it opened, up to 50 boats were launched every day. Cr Jennie Deane said council was supportive of dredging the channel, but the State and Federal governments were wary given the area is classified as a Ramsar wetland conservation site. Dredging the channel to the ramp is expected to cost $506,000.

Lyn Lucas: the determined Port Welshpool resident believes that her town deserves to have its tennis courts upgraded.

Here’s hoping: Rachel Brown of the Toora Tourist Park at the boat ramp. All hours access to the ramp would beneﬁt tourism in the area, she said.

Town courts council By Matt Dunn PORT Welshpool’s Lyn Lucas believes that the only way her town will prosper is if it has the same facilities as other places. It’s a basic idea, but one that she thinks has been forgotten in infrastructure planning. Last week Mrs Lucas, president of the Port Welshpool Working Group, addressed South Gippsland Shire Council on the proposed restoration of her town’s tennis courts - along with a nearby toilet and picnic area. The courts are cracked and the toilets no longer in use. The nearest public toilets are at the beach - a long walk away. Mrs Lucas said a council response that Port Welshpool residents should travel to Welshpool to play tennis showed “a callous and unthinkingly parochial disregard for people outside of the main economic centre, as though those people are not important and that their requirements can be so easily

dismissed in such a manner. “The response basically was that the people of Port Welshpool should liaise with Welshpool concerning their tennis courts. In other words, if we want to play tennis then we should go to Welshpool and use their courts,” she said. “Is council aware that it is 10 kilometres to Welshpool from Port Welshpool?” Mrs Lucas pointed out that Port Welshpool residents were not asking for a new facility, “rather the repair and restoration of an existing facility which has not been maintained by council as it should have been. “Here we have a place where all the facilities are within walking distance. If the children are able to walk to the tennis courts, without their parents having to drive them, they are much more likely to look at using this facility,” she told council. Despite the apparent cold shoulder from South Gippsland Shire Council, Mrs Lucas said that Cr Jeanette

Harding, the area’s local member, continued to remain supportive. Talking to The Star at the tennis courts, Mrs Lucas said quotes for the repairs had been set at about $40,000. But she believes the work could be done a great deal cheaper. Mrs Lucas argues that the courts would be a great drawcard during the tourist season, as well as a place locals could get some much needed exercise. Families of anglers would be able to play tennis while they are ﬁshing, she told council. “The shire has to realise that it’s not just Leongatha. It’s all the outlying areas. This is a big tourist area. People are coming in off their boats and they’d like a hit around the tennis courts,” she said. “They ask if we have a tennis court. We say, ‘Yes, we do...but.’” Council has urged the Port Welshpool and Welshpool communities to apply for a council Community Grant to investigate the development of the courts.

Mayor’s message Cr Mimmie Jackson Acting Mayor CEO Tim Tamlin and I attended the 2011 Local Government Ministerial and Mayors’ Forum held in Melbourne on June 23. The theme was ‘Working together for Victorians’. This was an appropriate theme for the Coalition in the ﬁrst year of its term and South Gippsland is indeed keen to work with the State Government for the beneﬁt of our community. The Hon Matthew Guy MLC, Minister for Planning, announced a $700,000 funding boost for regional and rural council planning. Of this, the Gippsland region will receive $100,000 to develop a Regional Growth Plan for Gippsland. This is a welcomed announcement,

as land use planning is a key priority in the Gippsland Regional Plan. The Gippsland Local Government Network sees regional land use planning as an important step in facilitating appropriate population and economic growth in Gippsland. It is important that growth in the Gippsland region is well planned and that residents, businesses, institutions and visitors have access to important services. In this respect, it was encouraging to hear the Hon Terry Mulder MP, Minister for Public Transport and Minister for Roads, reiterate Coalition promises to fund the Koo Wee Rup Road duplication, Koo Wee Rup bypass and Strzelecki Highway

overtaking lanes. These two roads are key parts of the road network used by South Gippslanders every day. The upgrades will be made the most of by appreciative road users. I hope that planned improvements to public transport in Melbourne and Gippsland will also lead to improved travel conditions for people and businesses in eastern Victoria. Participants were also given the opportunity to discuss collaborative priorities for local and state government. It was interesting to hear feedback from the councils represented regarding their relationship with State Government. The mayors and CEOs offered many

suggestions that, if taken on board, would lead to improvements in the way in which local governments deliver services to their communities. South Gippsland presented on matters including the need for the State Government to set statutory fees at a level which will enable greater cost recovery by local government and potential ways for grant processes to be simpliﬁed. I look forward to the State Government responding to the ideas generated at the forum and putting into practice its aim to work collaboratively with local government. Cr Mimmie Jackson Acting Mayor

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Retail icon returns to THE STREETS of Leongatha are buzzing with the news – Henriettas is back open for business. Owner Meg Steenholdt said it has been a long 12 months since the original building burnt down in May last year, devastating the Steenholdt family, staff members and the community. In the meantime, a temporary store was set up in Bair Street, but was limited in size when running both a cafe and gift store. “It’s great to be back in operation

again,” Meg said. “We’re really pleased to be in here. It was so nice to ﬁnally pull down the plastic from the windows and see out in to the street.” And she is not the only one happy about Henriettas reopening. Despite an opening time of 8am Friday, Meg said the doors were opened at 7.45am. “But we had people coming in at 7.30!” she said. With a steady ﬂow of customers throughout the entire day, Meg said the feedback was positive.

“Everyone thinks it’s lovely and very light and beautiful,” she said. “People have been telling me it’s ‘very Henriettas’”. The general vibe of the store has slightly changed from the former building, with a rustic yet modern feel. Key features include striking exposed beams in the ceiling – similar to the beams of the store’s former home - and stunning chandeliers, created cleverly from wine glasses. Meg said as the old store was set up eight years ago, the styles were bound

Above: Service with a smile: Suzanne Simpson, Meg Steenholdt and Judy Stubbs were all smiles in stripes behind the counter. Left: Pots and pans: Dee Graham and Hilary Harrison from Arawata found great additions to their kitchens. Right: Pull up a seat: Megan and Matt Hoskins from Yanakie dropped in for a coffee at the new store.

Run off his feet: opening day was busy in the kitchen for Henriettas owner Alan Steenholdt.

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former glory to change when Henriettas reopened. “I guess it’s more contemporary than before as things change and styles change,” she said. But there is no argument; the new Henriettas is very impressive. Tables and chairs for customers to enjoy a coffee or a meal are scattered among a fantastic collection of gifts and homewares. The decorating is fresh and chic, from the polished and painted concrete ﬂoor to the changing styles of the furniture. And the store is immaculate; it’s bright and inviting, and has something to offer everyone. With only three weeks to set up the entire cafe and shop, it has been an incredibly busy time for the Steenholdt family and friends. Meg said she chose the majority of the stock, while husband Alan worked tirelessly to build all the counters. “I’ve been here working all day, every day and Alan has been working late into the nights,” she said. “We’ve also had lots of friends come to help out, from setting up or looking after our kids, or even doing the mundane jobs like cleaning up rubbish. “We’ve also had our amazing team of staff. Many of them worked until

midnight last night and still came to work today. “We couldn’t have got it all done without them.” But the hard work doesn’t stop here; Henriettas’ online store will be back up and running within the month and a Facebook page updating fans with all the Henriettas news, including competitions and

special offers, is planned. “We’ll also start running events, such as product nights and information evenings,” Meg said. But with the opening day going off without a hitch, Meg said she and Alan will enjoy some quiet time after a busy month. “I’m looking forward to sitting back this weekend with a good book.”

Above: Early customer: Margaret Keys called into Henriettas after her night shift for an early morning coffee. She is pictured with owner Alan Steenholdt and Sunny Weymouth.

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Rotary unveils new goals THE bond between Rotary and Woorayl Lodge will be rekindled. New Rotary Club of Leongatha president Paul Beck wants the club to help furnish a new lounge at the Leongatha aged care hostel. Rotary helped establish the lodge in 1956 and the former Rotary Lounge has since become a staff room. During his 12 month term, Mr Beck also proposes to hold a mental health seminar and reintroduce bowel screening kits to pharmacies in the wake of loss of government support. The club will also become involved with social networking sites Facebook and Twitter to engage with young people, and introduce junior community service awards. Mr Beck was inducted by assistant governor elect, Mark Holmes, of the Rotary Club of Korumburra, at the Leongatha club’s changeover recently (June 27). “The year ahead of us will be pretty full and we can’t have work without play,” Mr Beck said, promising a range of fun, social activities. The incoming board also includes: Nick Dudley (president elect 2012), Kerry Pritchard (secretary), Gordon Morrison (treasurer), Col

Byatt (immediate past president), Jim McNiven (sergeant at arms), Ed Carmody (Rotary Foundation), Colin McKenzie-McHarg (membership), Kerrie Baker (publicity), Daniel O’Neil (service projects) and Kevin Taranto (board member). This year’s theme for Rotary International is Reach within to Embrace Humanity. MC Bruce Grainger said Mr Byatt had been one of the most successful presidents at the club. Mr Byatt noted the recruitment of six new members and the rise of female membership, with four of the six newcomers women. The club is aiming to lift female membership to 30 per cent. He thanked Kerrie Baker for her publicity work, efforts in establishing the club’s website, arranging club shirts and organising the Hard Day’s Night charity fundraiser, which contributed to the club raising $20,000 more than the previous year. The club donated $31,000 to community causes this year, including ﬂood relief in Charlton and Rotary’s Polio Plus program. Youth remain a big part of the club, with the club sponsoring Tom Dudley and Abby Butler on exchange to Switzerland and the USA respectively, and hosting Swiss teen Thilo Schweizer.

The club arranged for students from South Coast Christian College, Mary MacKillop College and Leongatha Secondary College to visit Turkey and Gallipoli, and will host Turkish students this month. The secondary colleges debate returned and social events have been held on the ﬁfth Monday of the month. Mr Byatt thanked his wife Barb for her support throughout his year at the helm. The outgoing board was: Paul Beck (club administration), Kerry Pritchard (secretary), Gordon Morrison (treasurer), Ed Carmody (sergeant at arms), Bruce Grainger (past president), Ross Pearson (Rotary Foundation), Kevin Taranto (service projects), Colin McKenzie-McHarg (membership) and Kerrie Baker (publicity). Mr McKenzie-McHarg and Ms Baker received presidential citations for exceeding their duties. Mr Taranto presented Mr Beck with a framed Rotary collar with the badges of all past presidents. A rafﬂe on the evening raised funds towards training midwives in East Timor. The club meets on Monday evenings at Woorayl Golf Club.

Welcome tonight: Leongatha Rotarians Neil Langstaff, Kerrie Baker and Kerry Pritchard welcome Mark Hassed (second from right) of the Rotary Club of Camberwell. Mr Hassed was visiting Leongatha for the week.

Above: Leongatha Rotarians Leonnie McCluskey, Nick Dudley and Helen Barrow greeted guests at the door.

Left: Taking over: Paul Beck, the new president of the Rotary Club of Leongatha, thanks outgoing president Col Byatt for his service.

New board: Ed Carmody, Kerrie Baker, Daniel O’Neil, president Paul Beck, Col Byatt, Nick Dudley (back), Gordon Morrison, Kevin Taranto, Colin McKenzie-McHarg, Kerry Pritchard and Jim McNiven.

Jeremiah wins top award A PLUMBING apprentice on the Wonthaggi desalination construction project has been named top indigenous apprentice for 2011. He is Jeremiah Green, who was presented with the Peter Pratt Family PBA Safety Award at the Master Plumbers’ and Mechanical Services Association of Australia’s (MPMSAA) 104th Gold Medal and Training Awards last week. Cooke and Dowsett, Jeremiah’s employer and a subcontractor on the desalination project, nominated him for the award which is designed to encourage post-apprenticeship studies in all areas of plumbing. Thiess Degremont stakeholder relations manager Serena Middleton said: “The Victorian Desalination Project is proud to be part of a program organised by the Plumbing Trades Employees Union and the Kimberley Aboriginal Corporation, which connects young indigenous people with plumbing apprenticeships and experience on construction projects around the country. Jeremiah is one of 12 indigenous plumbWell pleased: desalination plumbing apprentice Jeremiah ing apprentices who will complete their trainGreen has been named top indigenous apprentice for 2011. ing on the desalination project.

Social occasion: incoming president Paul Beck with Lindsay Moore, Colin McKenzie-McHarg, Chris McKenzie-McHarg and Pat Allaway.

Duo graces MCG FOR MANY football fans, the dream of running on the MCG will never come true, but for two Inverloch locals it has become a reality. Jayden and Claudia Davies were chosen to grace the hallowed turf on Sunday as part of the third annual McDonald’s Mighty Footy Trip. Jayden, 10, and sister Claudia, 14, were amongst 200 Victorian juniors who were bussed in from various locations across the state to enjoy an ultimate day at the ‘G, starting with the opportunity to run on to the home of football. The duo, who had never been to the world famous sporting site before, were accompanied by their grandad Kevin and nana Lyn. In an extreme case of luck, Collingwood and Hawthorn, who played on the day, are actually the siblings’ choice of teams. Jayden is a mad Pies fan while Claudia supports the Hawks. As part of the day, the aspiring junior athletes learned some footy skills and drills

from Collingwood assistant coach and former AFL star Craig McRae, who had them perfect their tackling, handballing and kicking skills in order to become just like their Aussie Rules heroes. Following the skills clinic, they enjoyed entertainment and refreshments at the Westpac Centre before settling into reserved seats to watch all of the action from the Round 15 showdown. Wonthaggi McDonald’s licensee Stefan Wojciechowski says the McDonald’s Mighty Footy Trip is a wonderful opportunity to turn a child’s dream of watching a football game at the MCG into a reality. “McDonald’s is 100 per cent committed to supporting local communities through grassroots football,” he said. To be a part of this mass migration of footy fans, kids between the ages of 8 and 13 were required to complete an entry form through participating McDonald’s restaurants between Monday, May 30 and Wednesday, June 15, noting in 25 words or less why they should be given a place on the McDonald’s Mighty Footy Trip.

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Oldest former student turns 100 By school historian Lyn Skillern AS Leongatha High School approaches its centenary, its oldest former student Glenda Moulton, turned 100.

Her birthday was on June 13. Mrs Moulton (nee McNamara) was the eldest of four children born to Edward and Glenda McNamara; the family living above its famous McCartin Street bakery. In an interview three years ago, she spoke of her life, especially her days at Leongatha High School in the early 1920s. Glenda attended Leongatha Primary School before going to high school and in 1925, she went to Mandeville Hall as a boarder. She was very good at music and after leaving school she eventually became a nurse. She was not allowed to start her nursing training until she was 21. In 1939, she joined

the Australian Army as a nurse and later moved to the Royal Australian Air Force. In 1941, she was to go to Rabaul with the 2/22nd Battalion, Lark Force. There were 17 local men in Lark Force and only three survived the war. Glenda’s father had a heart attack and she came back to Leongatha to look after him. Her father saved her life, she said. The force at Rabaul was overrun and the nurses became prisoners of war; many of her friends died on prisoner ships and in Japan itself. After her father recovered, she was posted to Heidelberg, Paraﬁeld (South Australia), Geraldton (Western Australia) and ﬁnally Madang in Papua New Guinea. After the war, she married John (Jack) Moulton who was a widower with three children, Helen, Roy and Julie. Glenda and Jack had two more children, John and Josephine. The family moved to Bairnsdale in 1956. Glenda remembered fondly her days at Leon-

gatha High. She rode a bike to school and sometimes had to ride up to the town at lunchtime to help in the family café. She attended school with Jack Mesley, son of the headmaster, who became a Rear Admiral, and other notables such as Daisy Bacon (nee McKinnon). The students referred to the headmaster, Arthur Mesley, as “Mes” and Glenda thought he was wonderful even though she did not like his subject, maths. He taught them to be good citizens and to value education. Many members of the extended McNamara family attended Leongatha High School and secondary college over the years and Glenda was recently sent a letter asking her to register her contacts for the school centenary celebrations on April 28 and 29, 2012. Lyn would like to talk to any other former students who are well into their 90s. Please contact her on 5668 6304.

In tune: Stewart McKenzie, Josh Brammar and Tegan Brammar of Korumburra Secondary College’s Celtic band.

Irish flavour lures all ages THE youngest guest was aged two; the eldest 90. Such was the appeal of the Irish Night held at the Meeniyan Hall to raise funds for South Gippsland Secondary College’s music department. About 300 guests and students entered the hall by walking under a rainbow arch, with a pot of gold at the end, of course. Korumburra Secondary College Celtic band and South Gippsland Secondary College’s vocal group, flute ensemble and senior concert band performed during the first half of the evening. Arie Bos, Jack and Martin Chatfield and Ian McMullan provided music during interval, when a hot potato soup supper was served as well as shamrock shortbreads, and cupcakes decorated in the colours of the Irish flag: orange, green and white. The green themed evening raised about $1300. The event featured headline band from Melbourne, Adding colour: Tyler Smith, guitarist with the South Gippsland Secondary College concert band. Erin’s Pride.

Eldest: Glenda Moulton is 100. She is the eldest former student of Leongatha High School which celebrates its centenary next April. That’s her aged 12, ﬁfth from left in the front row. Photo supplied by the Leongatha and District Historical Society.

Teacher reaches chapter’s end HIS jokes aren’t bad but the kids love much more about Mr Dunn. He joins them for basketball, teaches them how to grow vegetables and make woodwork, and even recites bush poetry. Steve Dunn, a career teacher well known to families between Inverloch and Krowera, will retire on July 21. The Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School teacher has been at the Kongwak campus for the past two-and-a-half years - his fourth time at the school - and he’s now inspiring the children of past students. Renowned for his love of maths and sport, Mr Dunn is just as likely to ﬁll young minds with tips on playing the guitar and recorder, playing underwater hockey, and using modern technology. But if the electronic whiteboard does not operate according to plan, his students are the ﬁrst to show him how to work it. The keen surfer even makes wooden trophies for students. School assistant principal Andrea Penrose couldn’t ask for anyone else in the head teacher role. “He’s a delightful bloke and a brilliant teacher,” she said. Mr Dunn instigated the school vegetable garden and orchard at Kongwak, which is now tended to

with passion by children, teachers and parents alike. “Whatever I do, I throw a little bit of enthusiasm into it. It’s not much fun not having a go,” he said. “I keep telling the kids to keep trying. It does not matter if you do not get it, so long as you keep coming back to have a try.” Student Emma Ward said: “Mr Dunn really enjoys his work and he’s always smiling, unless we are naughty.” Growing up in Melbourne, Mr Dunn was keen to move to the country. His ﬁrst posting was to Outtrim, when the school was located high on Mount Misery. After a year, he went to Glen Alvie, then Kongwak, followed by ﬁve years at Krowera. He transferred to Inverloch and has been with the Inverloch and Kongwak campuses since. “I love the relaxed atmosphere,” Mr Dunn said of his passion for small schools. “The kids have few behavioural problems. Out here, most of the kids come from farms and they have responsibilities there and they come from an environment where mum and dad are at home and they are easy to teach.” At Krowera, he built a ropes course for the kids and played football with them in a sheep paddock, dodging sheep and returning home with pants stained green.

Kongwak children have visited his Inverloch home to learn about wildlife and kayak around his dam. Having gone full circle, he recently worked with mobile library teacher Jenny Logan, with whom he taught at Kongwak in 1980. Mr Dunn will turn his attention to helping his daughter Sally and son-in-law relocate a house and give his brother a hand to renovate a flat, in between surfing. His influence at Kongwak will long remain, particularly as Sally Dunn will teach at Kongwak two days a week.

In action: Steve Dunn may not have played in the National Basketball League, but he still knows a few basketball tricks.

Well respected: Steve Dunn with students, front, from left: Luke Ward, Zali Anderson, Kathryn Scott and Michael Kennedy-Mifsud. Back: Reece Stark, Ashlan Turner, Thomas Rowe, Emma Ward, Tessa Sydenham, Lachlan Scott, Cassy Kent and Flynn Anderson.

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Top Lions’ award for Cr Lewis By Jane Ross SOUTH Gippsland’s Cr David Lewis has been presented with Lions International’s highest award. At the recent Mirboo North Lions club changeover dinner, he was honoured with a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. These are handed out sparingly and this is only the second bestowed by Mirboo North Lions. The award recognises Cr Lewis’s 11 years representing Mirboo North on South Gippsland Council. “It was a very pleasant surprise,” Cr Lewis told The Star. “I’m not a member of Lions my-

self. I think Lions and Rotary do a magniﬁcent job.” But he chooses to support community groups that are on their own and don’t have the structure of Lions and Rotary. Speaking out on his own is one of the reasons for the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. Lion Brian Ahearne said Cr Lewis is sometimes odd man out at council meetings, citing the recent example of him being the only councillor to speak against money being spent on new staff in the next budget. Former Lion Liz Morris, who nominated Cr Lewis for the award, said he had never been afraid to stand up and support the

community. Cr Lewis said this is the ﬁrst time he has had a plaque with his name on it. He said the Mirboo North Lions make a night of their changeover and invited him along. “They have this award and I was the one to get it on this occasion. It’s not given out that often, which is nice. “It was very nice to get an award from a community group like that. It was unexpected and a very great honour.” He said he always regarded his role on council as being there to serve the electorate and the people. “People elected me to represent them and do what is in their in-

terests and I’ve always tried to do that. “It has, on occasion, led me to seem to be out on my own.” That hasn’t bothered him, because he knew he had his constituents behind him. And, he added, he can be a lone voice on the council because it is devoid of party politics and he doesn’t have to support a party line. Will he stand again when council elections come around in October 2012? That, he stressed, would be up to his wife Marilyn. “Eleven years is a long time and Honoured: Cr David Lewis has been prethe next term is up to her; she’s go- sented with Lions International’s highest ing to call the shots.” award.

Trial of good health By Simone Short LEONGATHA is taking part in an international trial that may improve the health of elderly people everywhere.

Sell, sell: Holly Monaghan at Elders Real Estate.

An experience to remember By work experience student Kasey Cashin

DURING the past week, Year 10 Mary MacKillop students were sent out into the working world to experience different careers and jobs. The work experience program is designed to give students an idea of careers they might want to pursue, as well as decide their VCE subjects for next year. The experience was a rare insight into industries and students were privileged to learn about what the jobs had to offer. Rhys Hanks thoroughly enjoyed his time at Bair Music in Leongatha. “It’s good because I like music and this job revolves around my passion,” he said. Store manager Belinda Sileni was pleased to have Rhys. “It was wonderful! It was nice to have the company of someone who loves music as much as I do. It’s a good program for the kids to do,” she said. Camille Thompson had long been interested in being a vet and spent her week at the Tarwin Veterinary Group. “I’ve always loved animals and I’m thinking about either being a vet or a surgeon. I was really surprised at the amount of cleaning that happens here; before a surgery the animal has to be cleaned and everything has to be sterilised. It’s a lot of work for one surgery,” she said. Camille did more than she expected she would, learning the processes involved in

Animal focus: Camille Thompson at Tarwin Veterinary Group. the surgeries and caring for animals. “The best parts were watching the surgeries. It has been a great experience and a real eye-opener at how much the vets actually do here,” she said. Holly Monaghan was also surprised at the work she did at Elders Real Estate Leongatha. “It takes a lot more than I thought to be a real estate agent; you have to have good people skills, phone skills and sorting and making sure the ﬁles are all correct. You’re always working,” she said. Holly still considers real estate a possible career after school. “I loved going to the houses and showing people around. It was a really fun week. I really enjoyed it, everyone was so friendly and it was a very welcoming environment,” she said.

Sounding good: Rhys Hanks at Bair Music.

Monash University has set up a clinical trial called ASPREE – Aspirin reducing events in the elderly – and have engaged around 150 general practitioners across Gippsland as co-investigators in the trial. Clinical trial nurse Judith Woods ﬁrst became involved in the trial at the LaTrobe Regional Hospital before bringing it to the clinic in Leongatha and inviting patients to enrol in the study. “Basically we want healthy participants over the age of 70 who haven’t had any major illness that are most common in older people, such as heart disease, strokes and dementia, and also some cancers, but particularly bowel cancer,” she said. “We’re looking at primary preventions of those diseases in the elderly and I guess the question is, does a daily dose of aspirin prevent these diseases in a healthy individual over the age of 70?” Previous studies have shown that low dose aspirin reduces the risk of these illnesses and may help to prevent cognitive decline and forms of cancer. Aspirin however, is also known to have adverse-effects such as bleeding. The trial will also look at these side effects and see

if they are outweighed by the benefits of taking a daily dose. Ms Woods said this type of research hasn’t been done before and in particular, very little research has been done in the 70 plus age group. “It’s very significant because we’ve got a huge ageing population coming through in the next 20 to 30 years,” she said. “Also, there hasn’t been as much work done looking at the side effects of aspirin.” Monash is looking for 12,500 people in Australia to take part in the study, but it is also being conducted in America, where 7500 participants will be involved. In total, the trial aims to test around 20,000 people. Ms Woods said an invitation letter is sent out from the clinic, giving patients a chance to respond and show interest in taking part. “At that point, they’re asked about five questions and that’s the start of the screening process,” she said. “We have fairly strict criteria for people to come in. I then contact them by phone and arrange a time to meet here at the clinic.” Approved participants will be randomised to either 100mg of aspirin or placebo. The trial will last for five years and patients will only need to meet with their clinical trial nurse once a year with questionnaires and assessments repeated over this time to track any changes. Some of the patients

Awards call NOMINATIONS are invited for the Bass Coast Australia Day awards. Mayor Cr Veronica Dowman said the awards are a way of “recognising, acknowledging and celebrating the amazing contribution” people make to the community. “We are looking for people who go above and beyond to make a positive difference to the lives of others.” Nominations close on October 31 and winners will be announced at ceremonies in Wonthaggi and Cowes on January 26. There are categories for citizen of the year, young citizen of the year, sportsperson of the year, arts and cultural ambassador of the year, environment ambassador of the year, community event of the year and family achievement award. To ﬁnd out more, contact Sarah Male on 1300 226 278.

Improving health in the elderly: Clinical trial nurse Judith Woods has brought Monash University’s ASPREE trial to Leongatha. have also been included in the sub study Healthy Ageing Biobank, where blood samples are stored or banked from healthy older people. Researchers can then test for many different disease traits of older onset diseases. Biobank samples may underpin discoveries that

improve disease detection and treatment which in turn would improve the health of our ageing nation. To ﬁnd out more about the ASPREE study, please call local contacts Judith Woods on 5122 7555 and Correna Boers on 5122 7556 or 1800 728 745 or visit www.aspree.org for more information.

Underway: last week’s sunshine helped builders get on with Wonthaggi’s Centennial Centre in McKenzie Street. The building is about two months behind schedule and workers were too busy to pose for a photograph.

Rain delays new hub

RAIN has delayed construction of Wonthaggi’s new Centennial Centre in McKenzie Street.

It is now expected to be ﬁnished in November, instead of September. The building marks the centenary of Wonthaggi and will include a specially designed sculpture reﬂecting the town’s coal mining history. The $1.5m hub being built beside a car park designed to accommodate vehicles towing caravans or boats, will house a visitor information centre and multi-purpose room. The latter will be available for meetings, training, exhibitions and functions. Bass Coast Shire Council’s economic development manager Peter Francis said the centre is a joint project between council and the Rotary Club of Wonthaggi. Between them, the two organisations have contributed $200,000 towards the cost. The state is providing $300,000 and the remaining $1 million is coming from the federal government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program. Mr Francis said the environmentally friendly building is the brainchild of Caroline McPhee who won a 2008 competition for the design. TS Constructions of Wonthaggi is building the structure.

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Bats to snooze in comfort MIRBOO North Secondary College students have been working hard lately to ensure micro bats have safe homes to live in. The small bats are endangered in the area. As part of their Year 11 biology studies students, along with help from the South Gippsland Shire Council, erected wooden bat homes on trees across the road from their school. The homes are drilled into trees between three and ﬁve metres from the ground, but biology teacher Petra Hopkins said it may take a while for the bats to become accustomed to the habitat. “The bats may not use the homes for three years,” she said.

“They like to suss out their environment before jumping in. “We’re going to stick them close together so they can move around and still have somewhere to be.” The students took two weeks to build the homes following a term of investigation into environment and ecosystems.

Helping bats hang: Mirboo North Secondary College students Elysse Heusmann, Perry De Clifford, Darcy Porter, Tarlia Newton, Sarah Jackson, Nell Casson and (front) Ally Jones helped erect micro bat homes.

Warm winter at SG SPLASH WINTER sports can mean battling the rain, cold and wind. In contrast, the local pool is a winter wonderland, where wet does not mean cold. The air is warm, as is the water and the showers. South Gippsland SPLASH Centre manager Michael Casey believes it is important to continue to grow and consolidate children’s aquatic skills, even during the winter months. “Like any skill, we lose development if we don’t practice regularly,” he said. “Children will be more conﬁdent,

competent and safer around water this summer if they continue with their aquatic education lessons over winter.” SPLASH is offering a bonus family pass to be used anywhere in the centre if parents enroll or re-enroll their child in aquatic education classes during July. Not only is SPLASH’s aquatic education program a chance for children to learn how to be safer in water, it is also a great way for children to be active and social during the winter months. Mr Casey says he understands that aquatic education classes in winter can really seem unseasonal

and perhaps even a bother to some, but SPLASH has plenty of tips to stay warm after the lesson. “For example, wear warm comfortable clothing, bring a beanie and a hair dryer and pack a thermos with soup or grab a hot chocolate from the café,” he said. “If the child is healthy, continuing with regular exercise year round is important. “By staying healthy and active, our bodies are best equipped to ﬁght off any infections that may be encountered.” More than 600 children currently participate in aquatic education programs at SPLASH in Leongatha.

Local food secrets shared MAXIMISING productivity on small acreages was the theme of the Local Food Network meeting at Coal Creek last Sunday. About 30 people attended to hear well known local identities Gil and Meredith Freeman and Tony Gardiner share their extensive knowledge and experience to encourage more local food production. Meredith, who coordinates the local Grow Lightly boxed fruit and vegetables collective from the former cordial factory at Coal Creek, gave examples of what farmers on small holdings are growing in South Gippsland. She outlined the needs to expand the quantity and

range of produce and to establish local distribution networks. South Gippsland Shire Council’s sustainability planner Christine Hamilton was impressed by the passion people in the network have. “As always, new initiatives are created by a few people with drive and passion, and it is important to make these projects sustainable in the early stages so that both the projects and the founders don’t burn out,” she said. Mr Gardiner provided an understanding of soil biology and discussed improving soil with minimum use of fossil fuels or artiﬁcial fertilisers. Mr Freeman signalled a series of workshops for small farmers/market gar-

deners and gave an overview, seeking input from participants on topics and issues to be covered. Some of the topics posed included how growers can improve soil and how much land they need or are able to manage. Mr Freeman also discussed what the most soil friendly, cost effective tools for the small farmer are and where can we get them, as well as what people can grow that is in local demand. He also touched on how crops and animals can be integrated into a diverse, productive system, and discussed distribution networks that are available to sell produce efﬁciently. As part of the Local Food Network session, a series of practical on-site

visits over a four month period with three weekend sessions of three to four hours will go ahead. These sessions will draw on local expertise and involve input from network members. “These events are part of the practical implementation of the Sustainability Strategy recently adopted by South Gippsland Shire Council,” Ms Hamilton said. “While council can provide leadership in this transition period, it is the achievements of individuals and groups in their personal and work lives that will make the signiﬁcant difference.” If you are interested in participating please call Chris Hamilton on 5662 9314.

Learning about food labels By Jane Ross THE labels on food can be very confusing. How much fat is acceptable? What about sodium content, not to mention sugar? We all know we should read those little charts on food packets to help us make healthy choices, but that doesn’t mean we know how. Gippsland Southern Health Service runs supermarket walks to provide those skills to the public. Sometimes they are geared towards those with heart problems, for parents wanting healthy snacks for young children or just for preventative health. The next will be at IGA in Korumburra to tie in with Diabetes Week. The walk runs for two hours from 10am on Tuesday, July 19. Dietitian Mary Lawry will lead the ‘walk’ to answer questions and help participants understand food labelling. Health promotion ofﬁcer Julia Lomas is helping organise the event. Mary said she encourages people on the walk to pick up the foods they normally buy so she and the group can discuss the labels. “There’s a lot of marketing on the packets and we need to be able to see through the marketing which is to sell the product. We discuss that to start with

then look at the fat, type of fat, ﬁbre and sodium.” For example, a food packet might spruik its low fat content, but it might be full of sugar instead. Mary explained that an acceptable fat content depends on the product, but in general terms, less than 15 per cent of total fat is a good guide where the majority of fat is saturated. “If it’s an unsaturated fat source, there is different criteria. “It gets complicated, that’s why we do the walks!” Less than 450mgs of sodium per 100gms is a good choice, “but less than 120mgs is even better”. With sugar, Mary said it’s better to check that in the list of ingredients, which always runs from most to least. She’s not against treats. “We all like indulgences but it’s about working out how many you have.” And eating well doesn’t have to cost more. “Cheaper meat provides good protein and legumes and lentils are good sources of protein. Buy fruit and vegetables in season and compare the prices of fresh and frozen vegetables. One of the best cereals is porridge and that’s one of the cheapest.” The supermarket walk can accommodate 15 people and the cost is $10. To book ring Diabetes Australia on 1300 136 588.

Assembly goes wild TIGERS and pandas at assembly, oh my! Grade 1 students at South Coast

Christian College enjoyed being tigers and pandas at their assembly last Wednesday. The children sang

a song in Mandarin Chinese in front of the whole school, while pretending to be wild animals.

Tigers and pandas: some of the students wearing their animal masks. Back row: Lily-Grace Toohill, Hayley Adams, Emma Paterson, Anton Shields and Colby de Boer. Front row: Sophie Close, Stephanie Kelly, Charli Burns, Kasey Dunn and Kiera Ellis.

Healthy choices: Gippsland Southern Health Service dietitian Mary Lawry (right) and health promotions ofﬁcer Julia Lomas are encouraging those with diabetes to join a supermarket walk on July 19.

Historical funding win THREE historical societies will beneﬁt from State Government funding. The Korumburra and District Historical Society will get $2000 to buy and install software. The Mirboo and District

Historical Society has secured $1936 to digitise local newspapers to DVDs. Members will scan 11 rolls of 35mm ﬁlm of the local Mirboo North newspapers and convert to DVD for use in the society rooms for members, visitors and researchers.

The Phillip Island and District Historical Society received $2000 to complete cataloguing of the society’s photographic collection. Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu announced the funding under the Local History Grants Program on Friday.

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Proud day for Koori elder By Jane Ross FOR community elder, Aunty Marlene Fox raising the Aboriginal ﬂag at Wonthaggi Primary School last Thursday morning was the proudest day of her life.

Understanding: Senior Sergeant Steve Gibson presents John Murray with a certiﬁcate celebrating NAIDOC Week and a new partnership between Wonthaggi police and the Koori community.

The flag will remain permanently and will soon be joined by the Torres Strait Island one. They will flutter alongside the Australian Southern Cross. The flag raising was part of a NAIDOC cultural day at the school, which has five Koori students. Aunty Marlene’s three children are past pupils. The day began with a traditional smoking ceremony. Bradley Proctor carried the smoking eucalyptus leaves, leading a group that included Steve Parker and Wal Hume playing the didgeridoo. As they circled the seated children, the pleasant aroma of burning eucalyptus wafted through the chill air. The primary school is on Bunurong country and Steve is a Bunurong descendant. So he conducted the welcome to country. He said for visitors to travel through Bunurong land, permission

is sought from a deity or bunjil, in this case, a wedge tailed eagle. If travellers promise not to harm children and not to harm the land, the bunjil will give safe passage. Steve said Bunurong land stretches along the coast from Werribee to Wilsons Promontory. “We welcome you to our beautiful home by the ocean and by Westernport Bay.” John Murray, Koori engagement support ofﬁcer with the Department of Education, explained the signiﬁcance of the smoking ceremony. “It is a very important part of our tradition. We see it as a cleansing of the land to ward off evil spirits. The smoke brings power to bring healing to body and mind. “Enjoy the day; enjoy the smoke.” School captains Caitlyn and Alex explained the meaning of NAIDOC Week, which is held around Australia each July. Wonthaggi Primary chose the end of June because of the school holidays. NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islander Day Observance Committee. “This is a great opportunity to support the local Aboriginal community,” Alex and Caitlyn said. “We are all equal.” Senior Sergeant Steve Gibson

of Wonthaggi Police presented Mr Murray with a certiﬁcate marking NAIDOC Week and a new connection with the Koori community. “I met John at a cultural day and he explained to me about the local Aboriginal community. He and I resolved to work together with an understanding partnership to work with local Aboriginal people to ensure their happiness and safety in the community.” There are about 180 Kooris in Bass Coast Shire. John works with 32 schools and in the 18 months since his appointment, he told The Star he is pleased with the progress made. He said the parents of the indigenous children at Wonthaggi Primary had all been involved in organising the NAIDOC day. Cultural days will also be held at Korumburra, Tarwin Valley and Newhaven primary schools and John said he is trying to set up an indigenous dance group through Wonthaggi Secondary College. Acting primary school principal Vin Halley presented a number of appreciation certiﬁcates. The formalities were followed by Koori story telling, games and cultural activities.

Ceremony starts: from left, Bradley Proctor with smoking eucalyptus leaves, John Murray and Steve Parker playing the didgeridoo during an indigenous cultural day at Wonthaggi Primary.

Mayor’s message Cr Veronica Dowman LAST week I attended my ﬁrst National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA). NGA brings together about 700 representatives from the 565 councils across Australia to develop local government policy ideas, meet with key federal politicians and hear from experts on the key issues affecting local government in Australia. Many of the challenges we face as a regional, coastal council are experienced by other communities across Australia. To be able to hear from experts on issues that affect us all provides an excellent opportunity to bring this knowledge back to Bass Coast. At this year’s assembly we heard from Julia Gillard, Tony Abbott, Simon Crean, Barnaby Joyce, Bob Brown, Greg Combet and Stephen Conroy to name a few. Topics discussed include the impacts of climate change, the national broadband roll out and how taxes and rising household costs are affecting communities. These topics are highly relevant to the Bass Coast community. All have been discussed by council and other community leaders in the past 12 months. So armed with this knowledge, what do we do? In many cases what we have been doing, but there is always room for improvement.

It is heartening to know that although climate change will potentially have massive impacts on Bass Coast, we have a dedicated mapping and information team working at the forefront in identifying the impact of climate change. Council’s Geographical Information Systems (GIS) team is one of only two Victorian councils invited to participate in a national pilot program to better prepare councils for climate change and its impacts. This team has done work recognised by the industry as leading the way and we are extremely lucky to have them. Our economic development team has been involved in meetings with NBN Co, the company running the national broadband roll out. They have hosted community information sessions and are involved in heavy lobbying to help get Bass Coast connected earlier in the rollout. I encourage all residents to get on our website and ﬁll out the Becoming Broadband Ready survey which will help build our case to get connected. The assembly and meetings like these provide an opportunity for local councils to work together to get great outcomes – not just for their communities but communities across Australia. Cr Veronica Dowman, Mayor Bass Coast Shire Council

Meals roster (Leongatha) Woorayl Lodge Auxiliary, Lions Club and Catholic Women’s League (all week) will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning July 11, 2011.

Content: Koori elder Aunty Marlene Fox is very proud that the Aboriginal ﬂag now ﬂies at Wonthaggi Primary School.

Sound: Steve Parker (left) and Wal Hume play the didgeridoo as the Koori party makes its way through the grounds of Wonthaggi Primary School.

Captains of commitment BETWEEN them, Ray Champion and Tony O’Connell have given 55 years of volunteer service to the Country Fire Authority. Ray takes the lead with 35 years in the CFA - 19 years with the Callignee brigade, before transferring to Phillip Island in 1995 - while relative newcomer Tony has given 20 years to the Wonthaggi group. In honour of their dedication to the authority and their communities, CFA brigade support ofﬁcer for the Bass Coast West Operations Group Scott Hamilton, nominated the duo for the Bass Electorate Community Service Award. “Both these men are standing down as captains in their respective brigades, although they will still remain valued mem-

Thanks for service: Wonthaggi CFA member Tony O’Connell is presented with his award by Bass MP Ken Smith. bers,” Mr Hamilton said. “During his time with the CFA, Ray has given tirelessly and selflessly of his time and is actively involved in all parts of the brigade. “Tony has been a great support to the group officer and other brigades and in his time as captain, has overseen the expansion of the Wonthaggi Brigade both in appliances and a new fire station which is scheduled

for construction within the next couple of years.” Bass MP Ken Smith said it was a privilege to present the awards to the two men in front of their peers at the Wonthaggi CFA’s annual dinner. “I have nothing but admiration for the men and women of emergency services such as the CFA and SES, who voluntarily give their time to serve and protect others in their commu-

nity,” Mr Smith said. “It is a privilege to acknowledge Ray and Tony. They are truly great representatives of the hundreds of CFA volunteers in the service.” While still being a regular visitor to the Phillip Island brigade, Mr Champion, a retired plumber, plans to spend more time with his wife Judith (who is also a CFA volunteer), his family and grandchildren. He will also have a little more time to devote to the Vietnam Veteran’s Museum, where he is working on the restoration and preservation of aircraft and displays at the museum. Mr O’Connell, a director of TS Constructions, has had to stand down as captain because of increasing work commitments. But like his colleague, he’ll still be a valued member of the Wonthaggi brigade.

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Look good this winter ALTHOUGH the winter weather may be dull and grey, it doesn’t mean your wardrobe needs to be too. In fact, it’s easy to stay warm and cosy as well as looking good, no matter what the occasion. Judy Stone from Influence on Dusk, Leongatha, said layering is the way to go this winter. “Start with a basic dress and add a vest, then you can finish with a colourful cardigan or jacket.” Jan Drysdale from Pomegranate, Leongatha, said layers are a great way to go as they are flattering for all body shapes and sizes. For a hot trend this season without the price tag, invest in a plether jacket. Jan said it is more affordable than real leather, but keeps you warm and stylish at the same time. Pomegranate currently has some great in-store sales for a brand new outfit at a low price.

Want to dress a little more casual? You can even stay chic on your way to the gym or to the supermarket on the weekends. Look trendy on the treadmill with a wide range of Lorna Jane tights, trackies, t-shirts and jumpers available from SportFirst, Leongatha. Or slip into some colourful and comfortable trackies and a hoodie from Milie’s Surf Wear in Leongatha, from Billabong to Roxy or the hottest moto brands, including Fox, Jetpilot and LKI. At Lulu in Leongatha, brown and black tones are always winners, but creams, purples and pinks are also popular. Sabina Widmer from Lulu said now is the time to branch out a little by adding something ‘out there’ to your attire. “Don’t be afraid to be different. Step out of your shell and try something new.” For the men, you can’t go past an Austin Reed jacket from Panthers Mensland, Leongatha. Famous for being worn by

the Prince of Wales himself, these jackets are a royal steal with $100 knocked off the price this week. David Panther from Panthers said with the cold winter we’re having at the moment, be sure to rug up. “Luxury fabrics like wool cashmere and lambskin leather are great value and you can’t beat them for quality and for looks.” HOT TIPS, COOL WEATHER • Accessorise an outfit with scarves, hats and gloves to give it a different look. • Too many colours clash, so stick to dark tones and brighten them up with a colourful scarf. • Go for quality and a simple style. A key wardrobe item, like a good jacket, can be dressed up or worn casually. • Wear what you are comfortable and feel good in. Boots and leggings are a flattering look for everyone this winter.

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Flamboyant with every stroke By Brad Lester ART is such an intrinsic part of Di Campbell’s days that she often paints other parts of her life. Food (she loves cooking), dogs (a close companion named Tosca), owls (she loves collecting them) and past homes and sentimental places feature throughout her acrylic and oil works, depicted in the colourful, Expressionist style that has become her trademark. The Inverloch woman even explores Cubism, blending two dimensional images to cross over shapes and create others, portraying realistic objects in an abstract way. “Sometimes I have an idea and I want to paint it and it gets busy. Sometimes I might do three paintings in the one canvas but it never works, and I just paint over it. But the next piece will fall onto the canvas without any effort. “You just try pushing the boundaries to see how you can better yourself.” Never one for detailed works, Di paints with flamboyant

Stirring work: faceless sheep stir the viewer in this landscape with a twist.

strokes that demand large canvases to allow her to fully express herself. “I’m doing a lot of painting of food and vegetables, and I love to cook and do a lot of preserving. I enjoy food and the process of making it. I see cooking as an art in itself. Art is something that I think is an integral part of my being.” Poppies were the subject of a recent series and attracted Di because she believes they are “fluffy, soft and colourful”. “They are lovely and I love the garden so I think that inspires me. I didn’t think that I would ever do still life.” Gardening itself is a form of art in Di’s eyes. “It’s the colour, the texture, the balance – how you place plants to create a garden.” A painting of women chatting in a laneway on an Italian island captures the warm European light and atmosphere. “It just told me a story about a these little narrow alleyways and they were wonderful. The houses are pink and purple, and that’s what attracted me.” Working from a studio converted from a carport, Di surrounds herself with colour: her house has a yellow wall and blue door frames, and colourful works hang from her walls. “Acrylic is what I call my lazy painting because it’s quick and easy.

Reflective mood: A Madge’n the Mist depicts a nautical scene around Di Campbell’s former home in the New South Wales community of Lemon Tree Passage.

Oil is lovely but I have to be able to leave it to dry and you can’t work on it every day, so I had to get into the habit of having an acrylic on the go too. “Just this week I started using my palette knife a bit more because I like to get a bit of texture on the board.” In her former life teaching children with special needs, Di used painting and music to help children explore themselves and learn. “I started painting seriously when I moved to a cottage at Lemon Tree Passage near Port Stephens. It used to be by the water and I could watch dolphins come by. My neighbour there invited me to an art class and it went on from there.” She has pursued formal training, attending a colour workshop at the Victorian College of the Arts to learn more about colour. “They said to only use the colour that you generally do not use. I don’t use browns and blacks usually, so using gouache, I painted with these colours and they began to run.” The resulting work was Tears of a Life-time, named in honour of her partner of 37 years who had died not long before. Every Thursday, Di joins other artists at the former Leongatha South Primary School to paint and share ideas. “If I have not got a painting on the go, it’s a worry.”

Natural inspiration: Di Campbell adores her garden and her art, and combined her two interests in the painting Strawberry Valentine.

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FROM playing in the classroom at South Gippsland Secondary College to playing at local festivals such as Raw Vibes and the Seachange Festival, the boys of Empty Your Apron Pockets just like making music.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then Daniel and Sam and I got together for Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s VCE music group performance in 2009 and were pretty much a group since then. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the band continued on, we decided another guitarist was needed so Callum joined the band late last year.â&#x20AC;? The guys havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had many gigs since the Seachange Festival, where they supported Shane Howard, lead singer of Goanna. Despite the lull, the group is trying for gigs in Melbourne pubs soon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone except myself lives in Melbourne, either doing full time work or uni, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been hard organising gigs but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting it all together now,â&#x20AC;? Dare said. Empty Your Apron Pocketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; musical style is influenced by the personal experiences of the members as well as their wide taste in music. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully our future holds doing heaps more gigs with each other, no matter where,â&#x20AC;? Dare said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I had the chance Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to play music full time but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy just the same to do the occasional gig with the guys.â&#x20AC;? The group is a really tight musical bunch and is just happy making their music. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the best things is that we all have a great interest and taste in music, but the most special thing about our band is that we are all real good mates and always will be.â&#x20AC;? For a taste of what the boys are producing musically log on to their Facebook site.

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Elevated outlook T

HIS stunning property is only 12 months old with elevated views in a private court setting. Quality built, the owner has superbly decorated this new home. Containing four bedrooms, or three plus a study, the main bedroom is accompanied by an en suite.

Features include glass sliding doors to all built-in robes, huge open plan living area, no-step showers, front and rear entertaining areas, large double garage with room for a work bench and a sunny northerly facing. Builder’s guarantee is in place for another six years. Inspection by appointment.

LEONGATHA Location: 3/3 Cambridge Court Bedrooms: 3 (plus study) Bathrooms: 2 Price: $445,000 Agent: Stockdale & Leggo, Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800

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Immaculate presentation W

ITH beautifully landscaped gardens, this exquisitely presented four bedroom home will impress from the moment you enter. Timber ﬂoors ﬂow down the hall to the open hostess kitchen which boasts stone bench tops and European appliances. The walk-in pantry is big enough to house separate side-by-side fridge/freezer plus all the essentials. The dining room opens out into a beautifully paved alfresco area that can be fully enclosed to enable outdoor entertaining all

year round. The impressive master bedroom boasts two wardrobes and an en suite with a double shower and separate w/c. There are three living zones, a multitude of storage options, ducted and zoned air conditioning and heating, solar hot water, a larger than normal two car remote garage and side access for the boat or caravan, plus another large powered shed. On a large, fully fenced allotment and under two years young, inspection is a must.

INVERLOCH Location: 15 Royal Parade. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 OFI: Saturday, July 9; 1-1.30pm. Price: $599,000 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Inverloch Contact: 5674 3977.

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Privacy and perfection on large block A

RE you looking for a spacious, immaculately appointed home in a prime, elevated location with private, outdoor living spaces and excellent garaging/workshop? It is all on offer here in the popular Wells Road precinct in Mirboo North. The home has been completely updated, and presents beautifully. At its heart is a crisp, new kitchen with gloss white cabinetry and whipped butter-coloured benchtops, complemented by neutral ﬂoor tiles. It has a contemporary country feel, and ﬂows to the casual meals area, a natural gravitation point for family and friends. Adjacent is an open plan living and dining room, with new, soft carpets under foot, all kept warm by

ducted heating. Down a central hallway you will ﬁnd four bedrooms, all with built-in robes – except the main bedroom which has a walkin robe. Both the en suite and family bathroom have been refurbished, and feature neutral tiles and quality tapware. Other elements that have been updated over the past couple of years include new gutters, heat pump hot water service, and roof maintenance. Outside, a paved living space runs along the full length of the home. Protected from the elements by a laser-lite verandah, this north-facing space is light and bright, and perfect for year-round, private entertaining. As well as ﬂowing lawns with specimen trees and shrubs at the front of

the house, there is a securely-fenced side garden perfect for children and pets, and the vegie garden. And let us not forget the shedding! Its big… approximately 11.5 x 12m. The original garage is 6m x 12m and houses two vehicles easily, possibly four. An extension of 5.5 x 12m allows for parking for at least one more, with workshop space to spare. If car restoration isn’t your thing, the garage could just as easily be used as a workshop or studio. With concrete ﬂoors, lighting, power, as well as two sinks, there are many possibilities here. As this property is offered to the market with such immaculate presentation, the lucky purchaser will be able to simply move in and enjoy.

MIRBOO NORTH Location: 26 Wells Road. Price: $360,000 $375,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Land size: 4746msq. Agent: Prom Country First National Contact: Lisa Williams 0438 133 385

Construction now underway

WO quality town houses are now being built in Leongatha by well known local building ﬁrm Considine & Johnston. The ﬁnished townhouses will be individually titled, will have separate access points and are stand alone lots (No Body Corporate).

This last home is located in the very quiet Ritchie Street and has been designed to capture the northern sun for both outdoor and indoor living areas. The open plan living is very spacious and the

LEONGATHA Location: 2/33 Young Street, Leongatha Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800

kitchen has ample bench and cupboard space. The master bedroom has walk-in robe and en suite with no step showers. There is also direct access from the double

garage with remote roller door. The yard is a generous size and has ample room for a vegie patch. The townhouses are located only two blocks to Leongatha’s IGA supermarket.

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Prom Country Y N DA PE UR O AT S S I H

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Renovated Home, Huge Block

Family Bonanza

Potential Plus

‘Little Brook Cottage’

More than 1300sqm land size is exceptional, & so is the renovated 3 brm home. Near new kitchen, new bathroom & laundry, & a delightful new décor. Dbl garage, orchard, chook & dog run, water tank too. INSPECT Sunday @ 12.00 - 12.30pm Address 1 Meikle Street, MEENIYAN $250,000 - $275,000

A fantastic 3-4 brm family home with all the space and zones of a modern ﬂoor plan: 3 living areas, 2 bathrooms, big kitchen. Northern entertaining deck, double garage, huge deck. A surprise package! INSPECT Saturday @ 12.00 - 12.30pm Address 3 Eveline Court, MIRBOO NORTH $320,000 - $350,000

This family sized brick home has 4 BRs all with BIR, main with en suite & WIR. Living area has cathedral ceilings & wood heater. Wrap around verandah. Two big sheds & doudle carport on 1+acre acre. INSPECT Saturday @ 11.00 - 11.30am Address 12 Jepson Court, MIRBOO NORTH $280,000 - $310,000

A charming home set on a delightful half acre. Renovated & redecorated feature-packed kitchen, 2 living areas, 3 brms + study, outdoor entertaining, carport & huge shed, impeccable gardens & more. INSPECT Saturday @ 1.30 - 2.00pm Address 2327 Monash Way,YINNAR $295,000 - $315,000

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York Farm - privacy on 11 acres

2 Dwellings. 2 Street frontages.Too good to be true!

Steeped in history, this property was once owned by the York family after whom ‘York Hill’ was named. On arrival, you’ll be wooed by bespoke timber gates hung on huge cypress posts, and a long driveway leading to the house. Inside, period features include high ceilings, timber ﬂoors, sash windows and an OFP. There are 2 living areas (open-plan living/kitchen/dining plus formal lounge), ofﬁce, 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Plus mature gardens, shedding, paddocks and views.

Within 100 metres or so of Baromi Park and shops, this character home and self-contained unit on a leafy 1000sqm block will surely appeal. The home features high ceilings, central open plan living, wood heater, 3 bedrooms, sunny rear deck and a chook house. The light-ﬁlled unit, which is separated by garden and a fence, comprises a kitchen/meals/living room, bedroom, bathroom/laundry and deck. Many options for owner occupiers, investors and developers! Ask us about rental returns.

INSPECT Sunday @ 2.30 - 3.00pm Address 315 Central Road, TURTONS CREEK

INSPECT Sunday @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address 4 Balding St, MIRBOO NORTH

$330,000 - $360,000

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$290,000

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“The Ash Grove” - an Idyllic 6-plus acre Koonwarra Lifestyle

Home-spun Charm in Village Setting

A winding driveway lined with mature claret ash leads to a gorgeous country homestead, perfectly positioned on its 6 acre-plus surrounds. A northerly aspect to light-filled interior spaces & a delightfully modern decor is complemented by the warmth of timber floors, new carpets and high ceilings in a 3 bedroom plus study floor plan. Rich red soils, fenced paddocks, stock facilities, abundant tank & dam water, beautiful trees & gardens, triple carport & quality shedding.

Delightful character-ﬁlled, period property, on a near-level 1300 sqm (approx). The home comprises a central hallway, with charming bedrooms either side, a spacious timber kitchen and meals with enormous island bench, fourth brm or study, plus main bathroom & laundry, and separate spacious lounge. The main brm and ensuite are at the rear end. Outdoors are garage, chook shed and garden sheds and veggie patch plus gate to rear lane . This block could be sub-divided (STCA).

INSPECT Sunday @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address 103 Johnsons Road, KOONWARRA

INSPECT Sunday @ 12.00 - 12.30pm Address 69 Whitelaw Street, MEENIYAN

$530,000 - $560,000

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$295,000 - $325,000

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A Fine Choice for Meat and/or Potatoes

Privacy and Perfection on 1+ acre

Amongst the best available, this 124 acre farm is near-level to gently undulating fertile red soils, and effectively divided into watered and well-fenced paddocks. Abundant water with 3 dams, and a 21megalitre pumping right. Large 4 bay hay and 9m x 18m machinery sheds, sound disused dairy shedding, and a good set of stock yards with crush. The basic but neat, clean and very liveable 4 bedroom home has fenced house gardens, car accommodation, and more. Find better!

In a private setting, this warm and inviting home presents beautifully. Recent refurbishments include a contemporary-country kitchen, and new carpet and tiles. There are four bedrooms, all with BIRs (the main with walk-in) and both the bathroom and ensuite have been tastefully updated too. Outdoors you will ﬁnd a north-facing, undercover outdoor living space, an enclosed side garden for children or pets, and a huge, plumbed garage/workshop. Move straight in and enjoy!

INSPECT Thursday @ 12.00 - 12.30pm Address 265 Boolarra-Mirboo North Rd, MIRBOO NORTH

INSPECT Sunday @ 12.00 - 12.30pm $875,000 - $925,000 Address 26 Wells Rd, MIRBOO NORTH

emma sullings property manager 0403 129 376

Fantastic Family Entertainer

Wishing Wells

Tucked in the heart of “Old Leongatha” - an easy walk to town, schools and sporting facilities. Inspecting this 4 bedroom, young family home is like a visit to a display village! Professional landscaping complements a spacious ﬂoorplan that is accented by a minimalist decor. Three massive separate indoor living areas plus the stunning al-fresco room, two bathrooms, internal access double garage and spacious kitchen. Great outdoor space, extra off-street parking... let us entertain you!

All that you wish for is here! Substantial residence on half acre with elegant living space inc gorgeous blackwood kitchen, family dining room with jarrah ﬂoors & French doors, & expansive lounge room with gas log ﬁre. All 4 bedrooms are spacious, the main has a retreat-sized ensuite, & ceiling fans & personal heaters are featured. Outdoors, more wishes are granted, with extensive timber decks, a carport plus double garage with attached workshop & additional covered space.

INSPECT Sunday @ 11.00 - 11.30am Address 20 Clinton Court, LEONGATHA

INSPECT Sunday @ 11.00 - 11.30am Address 21 Wells Road, MIRBOO NORTH

5664 0224

$420,000 - $440,000

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$360,000 - $375,000

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$290,000 - $320,000

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Best of all worlds L

OCATED in the quiet rural township of Kardella, this stunning retreat provides you with a sense of relaxation and space. It sits on approximately 1.8 acres of landscaped gardens, plus two acres of railway lease paddocks. This large family home boasts four bedrooms, two separate lounges, central kitchen with oven and separate griller, electric hot plates, island bench with the sink and a breakfast bar, and loads of cupboards. An open plan formal dining/lounge area features polished timber ﬂooring and a solid fuel heater, as well as a split system. The master bedroom is huge and inviting, offering large ﬂoor length windows with quality swag and drapes, ceiling fan with light, downlights, and an en

suite with timber vanity and mirror, walking through to the large wardrobe complete with a window. A rumpus room or second lounge is an ideal addition for any party. Outside features an undercover timber deck area running along the north and west side of the home with perfect views over the stunning gardens, or take advantage of the undercover spa, kicking back sipping a glass of Chardy watching your hard earned coin at its best. From the sweeping concrete driveway, double carport and shedding, horse stables with a yard and loading race, two horse paddocks (one on title, one on lease) to the additional two acres of railway lease available, the longstanding owners of this property are very house proud and it shows.

KARDELLA Location: 60 Huttons Road Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $465,000. Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 0922.

Ideal investment opportunity W

HAT a fantastic opportunity for the ﬁrst home buyer or investor. This two bedroom unit is beautifully presented, offering secure rental return or entry level price into the Inverloch market. Low body corporate fees ($500 p/a) are an added bonus to this little gem. Quietly located in a spacious treed ambience, it is within walking distance to school and shops. Currently it is leased to the ideal tenant - obvious from the photos - at $280 per week. Qualiﬁed buyers are invited to inspect.

INVERLOCH Location: Unit 3, 99 Cashin Street Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Price: $315,000 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Inverloch Contact: 5674 1111

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Don’t miss the amazing ride LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre has always had a reputation for taking risks and achieving great things. Past shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Kiss Me, Kate and Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat have wowed audiences and have been critically acclaimed across Victoria. In 2011 it will be no different, with Leongatha Lyric Theatre staging one of its most challenging musical productions ever, Jekyll and Hyde. This will be only the third time Jekyll and

Hyde has been performed in Victoria and some of the cast are travelling over two hours so they can be part of this unique event. The cast is believed to be the most experienced cast ever put on stage in Leongatha, with combined experience of more than 1000 productions, and 100 nominations and awards for their performances. The majority of the cast have undertaken leading roles and many have worked professionally in the industry. The show is a musical adaptation of the timeless Robert Lewis Stevenson novel of the same name. It follows the trials and tribulations of sci-

entist Dr Jekyll and his unwavering pursuit to rid the human soul of evil thoughts and deeds. The audience is introduced to the characters of London and experience how they deal with the unexplained absence of an estranged friend and the emergence of a crazed madman. The show’s director Nathan Eva has returned to the company after completing his university studies. While he was studying Nathan has also been performing in amateur theatre in Melbourne, his last show being Chorus Line for Panorama Theatre Company. Nathan is familiar with Lyric, having been

Peter Larsen, Christine Skicko, Leanne Horn, Brodie Dorling, Daniel Hansen. Photo courtesy of Michael Mason.

Superb JEKYLL and Hyde is Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s 2011 musical. All directors approached indicated this would be a difficult show. We chose Nathan Eva, first time director for Leongatha Lyric Theatre. Nathan has appeared in musicals for us and has won the Geoff Perrett Rising Star Award. This show has not been performed professionally in Melbourne, and only by amateur theatre groups due to its complexity. Leongatha Lyric Theatre is associated with the Gippsland Amateur Theatre (GAT), and many experienced actors from Gippsland wanted to perform in this show; 83 auditioned for the 28 roles. With this new-found enthusiasm, we were well on the way to produce a quality show. Monique Goss, first time choreographer with Lyric, has assisted Nathan in dance and Cheryl Connor (choral director) and Colin Chandler (orchestral director) have produced an amazing sound. Colin Mitchell once again has designed an outstanding set and Neil Warren, Peter Weston and the team have made that set

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that is Lyric’s Jekyll and Hyde part of shows during his teenage years. He was a memorable actor in Grease, Jesus Christ Superstar, Kiss Me Kate and Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat as well as winning the Geoff Perrett rising star award in 2005. Recently, Nathan directed and choreographed FAMDA’S The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in which his sister Jemima starred. This production was hugely successful and scooped the pool of many awards at the Gippsland Associated Theatre awards and Nathan gained recognition from the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria for his directing skills. Nathan has family in Leongatha (Lyric president Mark Eva is his father) so Lyric loves to have the continuing connection with him. The company is excited at having Andrea Carcassi play the dual roles of Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde. Andrea is a professional bass baritone and sings with opera companies in Australia, here and in Europe. Andrea studied his craft at the Victorian College of the Arts and the University of New England, majoring in music performance and theatre, and graduated in 2008 into a professional career. He has had a busy year this year, with more operatic work to follow Lyric’s show. The company is delighted and privileged to have Andrea in the production. Andrea’s leading lady in the production, Brodie Dorling, is a talented 19-year-old actress and singer from the Latrobe Valley. Brodie’s most recent role was that of Maria in The Sound of Music in the valley. By contrast, in Jekyll and Hyde, Brodie plays the alluring Lucy Harris, a lady of the night. It will be exciting and rewarding to play opposite a singer and actor of the calibre of Andrea. Elizabeth Barry, a Warragul resident and student of the Victorian College of the Arts, will play Jekyll’s ﬁancé Emma, whilst Terry Lay, a Lyric regular and favourite, will play Jekyll’s conﬁdant John Utterson. Directing the music is Colin Chandler. Colin studied music performance at the

show come to life. We have a new costume team of Libby and David Panther. They have searched for the right period costumes: designing, making and travelling to locate costumes for hire. Maria Arestia, Jane Trease and Sharon Cheesman complement the costumes with hair and makeup. Lighting and effects will be a big feature, and the experience of Matt Saario, along with Andrew Oldroyd, will dazzle. The cast.... well, be prepared to be entertained because the performers in this show are outstanding. Andrea Carcassi, a new face to Lyric, is Jekyll/Hyde. Brodie Dorling and Elizabeth Barry, are leading ladies Lucy and Emma. The experience of the rest of the cast makes the vocals in this show one of Leongatha Lyric’s ﬁnest musicals. Finally, thank you to all involved with the production To the sponsors who support us every year and the new ones that have come on board, you are as important as those on stage. Book early to avoid disappointment – don’t miss out! Mark Eva, Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc president

Victorian College of the Arts and has been playing trumpet since age 10. He has worked with prominent classical orchestras in Melbourne and also has clocked up about 40 amateur shows in bands and combos. Colin lives locally and has been involved with the secondary schools music program. Vocal direction will be overseen by Cheryl Connor. Cheryl began her musical career at aged four with piano lessons from her mother. Many years of singing and ballet lessons

followed, leading to a love of musical theatre in which she played lead roles. Her special interest in choirs led her to be a director of several groups over the years. Cheryl is warmly welcomed back to her ﬁfth Lyric show. Ticket sales for Jekyll and Hyde are at Mushroom Crafts, Bair Street, Leongatha. Phone 5662 3940 for bookings and enquiries. Get in quick because tickets will sell out quickly.

Performances Opening night, Friday, July 15 at 8pm Saturday, July 16 at 8pm Sunday, July 17, matinee 2pm Thursday, July 21 at 8pm Friday, July 22 at 8pm

Saturday, July 23 at 8pm Sunday, July 24, matinee 2pm Thursday, July 28 at 8pm Friday, July 29 at 8pm Closing night, Saturday, July 30 at 8pm Mr Hyde: Andrea Carcassi is taking on the lead role. Photo courtesy of Michael Mason.

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We’re back: Mary and Robert Pearce from Leongatha, who were regular customers at the old Henriettas, were excited to inspect the new store.

Opening day: Charlie Stevenson and Teresa and Joy Whatley travelled from Toora to drop into Henriettas.

Almost the first: one of the early birds to get in for a cappuccino around opening time for Henriettas’ new Leongatha store was Sam Wright of Leongatha, being served by Alan Steenholdt.

Something for everyone: Gwen Chapman and Jan Birrell from Leongatha browsed the wide range of gifts available at the new Henriettas store.

Something to smile about: Genevieve Ellt, Sunny Weymouth, Alison Garner and Alan Steenholdt paused for a quick photo during a busy opening morning at Henriettas.

Out, about: Michael Malone and Chris Rankin anticipated a fun night at the Leongatha Rotary changeover.

Green theme: Rebecca Woodall as the Leprechaun and Colleen Smith the Irish Lass added colour to the Irish Night at Meeniyan. The event raised funds for the South Gippsland Secondary College Music Department.

Visiting guests: John Owens and Ian Mabin, members of the Rotary Club of Wonthaggi, have 92 years of Rotary service between them. They were at the changeover of the Leongatha club.

Rock band: Winnie Cuthbertson, Daniel Harley and Max Hyndman performed at the Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Talented Students Concert last Wednesday.

Couple involved: Paul Harris Fellow and Leongatha Rotarian, Jim Cusack, with wife Gwen, at the changeover of the Leongatha club last week. Mr Cusack has been a Rotarian since 1976.

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Adrian ploughs up national field By Jacob de Kunder MANY people may think of ploughing as a menial farming chore but for current Australian champion Adrian Tilling, it’s a sport. The Poowong farmer won this year’s National Ploughing Competition in Orange, NSW, for the third year running. “To progress to this level, I had to compete in the Gippsland Silver Shear competition, then go on to the state ﬁnals. From there the top seven from each state compete in the nationals and then the winners in each section head to the world titles,” he said. Along with the national title, Adrian also took home the Alex Morrison perpetual trophy

awarded to the best plougher over the two days of competition at the national titles. With his win comes the opportunity to represent Australia next year at the world championships in Croatia. “This will be my sixth time representing Australia in the world titles,” Adrian said. In the past, he has placed as high as 10th in the world competition - a valiant effort in a ﬁeld of 60 competitors from 30 countries. Australian competitors are at a disadvantage on the world stage due to logistical issues. “When we compete in Europe we have to hire equipment. It’s just too much of a hassle and too expensive to bring equipment in and out of countries,”

Adrian said. “There are just too many issues with soil and quarantine to risk taking the equipment. “The Australian Ploughing Organisation has a tractor and plough in Norway for use in world competitions in Europe which is helpful, but having the world event on home soil is a major advantage in this sport.” After getting into the sport 14 years ago, Adrian has progressed himself to president of the Australian Ploughing Organisation. “I love the ploughing and the people and the fellowship involved is great,” Adrian said. “Because there is no prize money involved in the sport, you tend to help one another out and share secrets.”

Top of the ﬁeld: Adrian Tilling will be setting off to represent Australia for the sixth time, in the world ploughing championships.

Kids give for winter

Road safety the issue

GIVING to the less fortunate is what it was all about for the students at St Joseph’s Primary School at Korumburra last week, as they donated food for the St Vincent de Paul winter appeal.

THE people of Kilcunda want a pedestrian crossing over the Bass Highway.

Children in all grades brought in tins and packets of non-perishable food to give to the Korumburra St Vincent de Paul. The school donated three large baskets of goods as well as an $80 cheque. Food and money raised was accepted gratefully by the team from St Vincent de Good cause: Marley, Thomas, Ella, April, Wil and Cadman hand Paul, and will go to the underprivileged over goods to Vin Kelly and Mary Dempster from St Vincent de people of Korumburra and surrounds. Paul Korumburra.

★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★ ARIES - March 21 - April 20

Sending surprise gifts can cheer up friends and pampering your loved ones shows them the depth of your feelings. Scholarly pursuits are highlighted this week. TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

Highlights of the week include opportunities for earning spare cash and for health improvement. Careerwise, some rearrangements are in the works. You may be in for a promotion. GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

The week ﬁnds you in the limelight, perhaps receiving a special honour. Early in the week the focus is on household repairs and family reunions. CANCER - June 22 - July 22

Your social life picks up thanks to your more positive attitude. A real estate transaction requires some research on your part. A partnership arrangement may prove surprisingly proﬁtable. LEO - July 23 - August 22

Thursday - Friday sees an improvement in your ﬁnancial situation. the weekend offers opportunities for home improvement, renovations and domestic reconciliations. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

This is a mobile week that sees you travelling to new destinations, running unusual errands and arranging holidays. Your romantic situation stabilises. Health and recreation demands your attention. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

This week offers opportunities for improved ﬁnancial status. Friday or Saturday is favourable for bargain hunting and selling your ideas. Romantic intuition is particularly sharp on Thursday. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

A strained friendship can get back on track if you make the ﬁrst move. Innovative work ideas catch the attention of a senior worker. Community recognition arrives later in the week. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

A sentimental streak surfaces and you ﬁnd yourself pampering loved ones. Your work horizons expand. You may be taking on a new assignment. Travel plans may have to be delayed brieﬂy. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

A friend becomes more open-minded about your proposal and plans to be implemented after the weekend. Service is the keyword this week. You give excellent service when required and you expect it in return. AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

You surprise and delight friends and work-mates with the hidden talent that surfaces through the week. A ﬁnancial windfall may blow your way. A romantic revival is highlighted on the weekend. PISCES - February 20 - March 20

Rearranged plans may work out for the best. A weekend announcement arrives at an opportune moment. An important message awaits you. Read your newspaper from cover to cover - it could be to your advantage. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

Management skills are your strong point. You learn and adapt quickly. You are a natural at hosting parties and making everyone feel immediately comfortable. Your celebrated stubborn streak should be kept in check - it’s the only thing holding you back from signiﬁcant professional advancement.

Or better still, an underpass or a road bypass. Thanks to pressure from Bass Coast Council, VicRoads has reduced highway speed through Kilcunda to 60km/h but there’s so much trafﬁc now, it’s hard to cross the road to get to the beach, the caravan park or the rail trail or make the return journey. Truck air brakes are noisy too, and some of Kilcunda’s residents want these eliminated during certain times.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8280

Church Times ANGLICAN: Wednesday, July 6: 9.30am Woorayl Lodge HC; 10.15am Koorooman House HC; 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Sunday, July 10: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Exploring Worship; 10.30am Union Church, Tarwin Lower HC. Tuesday, July 12: 7pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk / St David’s, Meeniyan Fellowship. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am. ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am. ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: McBride Av. Wonthaggi. Sunday, 9am Eucharist, 11am Family Service, Wednesday 10am Eucharist. ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION: The Crescent, Inverloch. Sunday 9am Eucharist, Tuesday 10am Eucharist. For details of Community Meal, Youth Group, Bible Studies & Kids Club contact Rev Graeme Peters 5672 4590 or visit www.basscoastanglican.org.au. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, Sunday, 10am Worship Service and 5pm Prayer Service. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: 5655 2478. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Leongatha South Gippsland Liberty Fellowship - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday services: 10 am and 7pm. Office: 5662 3100. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Communion Service 11 am: Evening Holy Spirit Revival 6pm: Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5674 3867 or

5672 4660. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School 11.30am. CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday. Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday. Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass. Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass. Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass. KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214. GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Meets at Baromi Centre, Mirboo North, Sundays 4pm - 5pm communion, 5pm - 5.30pm refreshments, 5.30pm - 6.15pm Bible studies for adults, teens and children. All enquiries: Bob Stevens 0400 403 765. SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Kid’s Club - Tuesday, 4 - 5pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain Claire Emerton or Lieutenant Rachael Collins, ph. 5662 5122. SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228. PRESBYTERIAN: Weekly Worship Service 10am Sunday, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Phone Rev. Dr D. Clarnette 0409 236 981 or elder Col Rump 5662 2107.

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. 7.30pm service: All Sunday evenings except 1st Sunday of the month, 5pm service. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, July 10: 10.30am (cuppa 10am). Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday. BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366. BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769. MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall. COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm. SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

They say there is insufﬁcient maintenance of the Bass Highway and that shop front parking in Kilcunda is inadequate and dangerous. And, they’re worried about the impact on the coast and infrastructure of the nearby Wonthaggi desalination plant. They’d also like some footpaths and better street lighting. Mail delivery and more shops would help too. The wish list is included in the Kilcunda Community Plan which will be presented to Bass Coast councillors at a brieﬁng session tomorrow.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 15. 17. 19. 20.

ACROSS Contentious (11) Expensive (4) Game (8) Shoe (6) Dab (6) Fish (6) Slipshod (6) Soup (8) Leave out (4) Lavish (11)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 18.

DOWN Herb (8) Span (6) Delight (6) Itch (4) Superior (6) Odd (5) Offer (8) Woman’s name (6) Australian marsupial (6) Alternate (6) Tip (5) Location (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8280 ACROSS 6. A tall order? (4,7). 7. Too much, but it’s finished (4). 8. Result of agricultural land being submerged by the sea? (4,4). 9. Instructs the classes (6). 10. Determine, having caught one indeed out (6). 12. A perfume that is pronounced, you agree (6). 15. A black fish that is purely ornamental (6). 17. Lined up, were noisy (4,1,3). 19. A means of getting off (4). 20. Prevents from succeeding (11). DOWN 1. Distress with the most terrible gag I ever cracked (8). 2. Laughs at and puts away (6). 3. Made cracks about us that were funny (6). 4. Caught the name of the young thing (4). 5. Loved creating a fuss, having got angry (6). 6. Fly past, for the cockney (5). 11. The pot and the tins, catch one filling (8). 13. Pays for, or supports (6). 14. Making it turn round is arduous (6). 15. He delivers the hat (6). 16. Doesn’t succeed in getting clues (5). 18. Set out to capture a point (4).

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Busy, busy at Red Cross TARWIN Lower Red Cross president, Margaret Fisher welcomed 16 members to the June meeting and wishes the unwell members all a speedy recovery. Heather Marshall, treasurer is sending $1000 off to headquarters. Margaret congratulated Glenda Arbuthnot on being awarded the Victorian Service Award announced on World Red Cross Day (May 8), recognising the outstanding work she has done over the 30 years for Red Cross. She was presented at Govern-

speaker for the day. She spoke on her recent cruise to Hawaii on the Rhapsody of the Seas. Margaret thanked Val Latham for being secretary for the past 12 months and presented her with a lovely bouquet of ﬂowers, as Val will be away for the annual general meeting. The afternoon ﬁnished with a birthday cake for Trena Jones and shared for afternoon tea. Next meeting is the annual general meeting on Tuesday, July 5 followed by high tea.

From pages past

RAIDYN Kody Harrison was born on June 25 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. He is the second son for Ashley and Jane of Nerrena and a brother for Cohen, 18 months.

PHILIPPA Jillian Finlay was born on June 1 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. Pippa is a daughter for Matt and Jessica of Pound Creek, and sister to Harriet, 3, and Felix, 22 months.

ment House on Thursday, June 23. Val Latham attended the regional meeting at Leongatha and noted a few things of interest. Money raised for the New Zealand earthquakes was $8 million and floods $15 million. The money is being distributed now. Terri Morris reported that Telecross in our area has officially finished, and looking into the future could very well be run from a call centre. Glenda Arbuthnot did outreach for a week in the Hepburn shire. This was very rewarding. Marie McIntosh was our guest

Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago, July 7, 1981 LEONGATHA is on the edge of a homebuilding boom due to increased demand for homes and less homes on the market. Leongatha is doing better than most towns in Victoria, partly due to demand while construction of the Drifﬁeld power stations is underway. **** MESLEY Hall came to life on Saturday night for the Lyric production of the spectacular Arabian Nights. The audience was amazed at the high standard of choreography, costumes, set

changes and John Watsfords’s orchestra. 10 years ago, July 3, 2001 DECLINING enrolments and withdrawal of students by parents at the Buffalo Primary School has forced the school council to consider closing down the school, with fears it will cease before the end of 2001. **** MCMILLIAN college, Melbourne University’s institute of Land and Food Resources, has a new head of campus. Sylvia Vagg takes over from Doug McLean.

Five years ago, July 4, 2006 A GROWTH spurt of more than $50 million of business and commercial development is set for South Gippsland in the next few years. Tarwin Valley councillor Melanie Ryan predicted millions of dollars worth of developments. **** BROWNYN PIKE, the Minister for Health, has written to Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan to conﬁrm the State Government was committed to progressing capital funding for the Gippsland Southern

Health Service at Leongatha. One year ago, July 6, 2010 A PLAN overseen by new chief executive officer Tim Tamlin will see five senior positions at South Gippsland Shire Council made redundant as part of a proposed major restructure of the organisation. **** KORUMBURRA’S McNeil family has recently spent a month in China to visit the newly opened Butterfly Home for sick and orphaned children, from where they adopted daughter Ruby.

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• OBITUARY

Kind heart belied harsh life IVAN Lazar was a man with a kind heart who was always willing to help others. Not many knew of the extraordinary travails of his life until his funeral service in mid-May at St Laurence’s Catholic Church, Leongatha. Ivan, a resident at the Woorayl Lodge ﬂats, died suddenly on May 19, just shy of his 76th birthday. Family and friends remember him as a very special person for his skills as a host and kindness, but he was remarkable in many other ways too. This is his story: Ivan was born in Stanjevci, Slovenia on June 9, 1935, the youngest of 11 or 12 children. His mother was only 14 when she married Ivan’s father and there were 25 years between Ivan and his eldest sibling. Ivan was only ﬁve when his father died and the privations that followed meant that ever after, he hated seeing people waste food. His mother sold eggs to supplement a meagre income and once a year at Christmas, Ivan was allowed an egg to eat. Even though he was a young child, his memories of the horrors of the Ger-

man occupation during World War Two remained with him. After the war, Yugoslavia was a communist country and there was a new enemy to avoid. Despite all this, Ivan did well at school, passing his university entrance exam. But there was no money for clothes, so he did a trade course in fitting and turning instead. Two years of national service in the army followed. During this time, he contracted tonsillitis. His tonsils were removed thanks to a local injection and his arms and head tied to the operating chair. Ivan and two of his friends decided to leave Yugoslavia. Someone had told the authorities and the trio was arrested at the border. Ivan went to prison for 18 days, then reform school for 12 months, where he enjoyed himself, teaching his fitting and turning trade to fellow inmates. On his release, he left his homeland, making his way to a refugee camp in Austria. After five months, he was granted passage on the Aurelia, bound for Melbourne. He was 22-anda-half. Landing in the migrant camp at Bonegilla, Ivan quickly learnt how to perform the Great Aussie Salute!

Loving man: Ivan Lazar was always ready to help others. He went grape picking near Mildura, saving well from a measly wage. He spent some of his savings on clothes and travelled to Queensland to cut cane. He couldn’t ﬁnd any cane in Brisbane and was aghast to learn he had to go to Ingham, which was the

same distance from Brisbane that he had already travelled. Cutting cane was back breaking work and Ivan headed back to Victoria. He installed power openers to windows 250 feet off the ground at Yallourn Power Station, barely secured by a rope around his waist tied to the window frames. Various jobs followed in Melbourne, where he met Marie Forer. They married at Sacred Heart Church Preston, on March 25, 1961. Ivan worked hard and, with the help of Bill Sneddon MHR, secured a loan for a home in Ferntree Gully. Ivan and Marie were overjoyed when they adopted baby Stephie, but the happiness was short-lived. Stephie climbed over the top of his cot, fell and fractured his skull. He died a week later in Box Hill Hospital. Later, they decided to give a home to a baby with disabilities. Ken was diagnosed with osteoporosis when he was four, spending nearly 12 months in hospital. He then developed a rare form of cancer and Ivan and Marie cared for him until he died at the age of 24. They had adopted another

baby Shawn, who got into all sorts of scrapes with Ken. Shawn later married and when his wife Nikki was expecting a child, Shawn fell victim to an intruder and was killed. So Ivan and Marie’s three beautiful adopted children all died tragically. Despite all that sadness, Ivan remained a best friend to his in-laws, sharing a beer and a lot of laughter with his father-in-law Bert and supporting Bert’s wife Dulcie when she was widowed. Ivan installed and maintained memorial plaques at a church in Ferntree Gully and spent 10 years volunteering for St Vincent de Paul. With Marie in ill health, the couple moved to Leongatha around ﬁve years ago to be closer to family. Marie died a couple of years later. Ivan was a regular attender at St Laurence’s Church and after Marie’s death, became active in the Leongatha Senior Citizens Club and the Leongatha RSL. He is survived by three grandchildren, a step grandchild and a great grand-daughter, as well as his in-laws Noel and Eileen Johnson of Leongatha.

Making great music SINCE 2003 a team from Yooralla in Leongatha has visited Leongatha’s Uniting Church Hall to take part in the U Music group.

In action: back, from left: project participants Daniel Jones, Chris Frazer, Brad Boucher and Peta Pollard of Workways, participants Aaron Cardwell and Michael Carter. Front, from left: Barbara Look of South Gippsland Shire Council, Lisa Starlight of Community College Gippsland and Jeff Tellefson, Community College Gippsland deputy CEO.

Organisers Dennis Kadmon and Anne-Marie Becu allow the participants access to all kinds of instruments including guitars, bass and drums, plus singing. “We get the group making music and playing different genres,” Dennis said. “We steer away from doing covers and concentrate on making something just for us. “What we do allows a creation of our own to come about, which is deeper than just copying or covers.” The group has done recording, as

well as live performances, and enjoys getting into music. Guitarist and group member Steve Canning said the group is fantastic. “I love playing in the band and rocking out on the guitar,” he said. “Dennis is great too; he’s like the hippy angel of rock.” The older members of the group take on a role as mentors for the younger upcoming musicians. “These guys live busy fulﬁlled lives just like other young adults and they get to get their creative side out during the sessions,” Dennis said. “They are a very cohesive group and very supportive of one another. “There is also a lot of dignity; the whole program concentrates on dignity in a trusting environment.”

The program isn’t funded by any organisation or group, and runs purely on the good will of the pair. “We don’t believe in funding,” Dennis said. “If something can’t run without funding it just can’t run at all. “We have had great support from Reverend Tom Kirschner and Denis Simmons from the Uniting Church, and it’s great that they let us use the hall for the program. “That support, combined with the support from Vanessa Holness and Megan Perks from Yooralla First Base, helps this program run.” The U Music group will be starting up a weekly acoustic night and invites other local performers to come along and play with the group.

Green team in action A GROUP of young people from across South Gippsland are taking part in a new environmental works project aimed at building their skills and job readiness. At the same time, they are contributing to the environment. Community College Gippsland (formerly ECG), in partnership with South Gippsland Shire Council, is co-ordinating the National Green Jobs Corps project locally, an Australian Government initiative. Community College Gippsland deputy CEO Jeff Tellefson said the program is aimed at building the skills of people aged 17-24. “The college is pleased to be one of the first training providers in South Gippsland to offer the program,” Mr Tellefson said. “These young people are voluntarily dedicating 25 hours per week for six months towards the program and have shown enthusiasm and willingness to learn. “They attend a Certificate II class in Conservation and Land Management at Community College Gippsland’s Leongatha campus one day per week and go out in the field two days per week to work on community-based projects.” Community College Gippsland NGJC co-ordinator Lisa Starlight said

in the first five weeks of the project, the team completed training in induction to construction industry (Red Card), occupational health and safety, and safe use of chemicals. “The team has been welcomed by community groups as many of their volunteers are older people who may find it difficult to conduct physical work such as digging and planting,” she said. “Community College Gippsland has acquired a bus and tools for the team to travel across South Gippsland. Already the group has assisted the Venus Bay Community Centre to establish a fruit orchard in the community garden, and assisted planting works for the friends of the railway group at Nyora.” Ms Starlight said council helped Community College Gippsland connect with Landcare and community groups to progress the project. “We will be working through our list of projects over the next few months,” she said. “The team’s progress already gives an indication of what they will achieve as they grow in confidence and skills and increase their employability.” Community College Gippsland will also be recruiting a second National Green Jobs Corps team in December to continue projects. For more information on Community College Gippsland phone 5662 6700 or visit www.ecg.vic.edu.au

Making music: the U Music Group has been making some great music and will continue to get better.

Blanket recall prompts warning PEOPLE are being urged to check their heating appliances ahead of winter to ensure these are safe, Member for Eastern Region, Peter Hall said. Mr Hall’s warning follows the recall of an electric blanket that poses a risk of electrocution. Anyone who bought a Linda Electric Blanket Super Slumber/ Sleep Safe from Harris Scarfe or Big W between March 2007 and November 2009 should immediately stop using it and disconnect it from the power supply.

If there is a severe bend to the electrical supply lead at the connector to this blanket, this poses the potential risk of an electrical short circuit. The supplier of these electric blankets, Gerard Sourcing and Manufacturing, has arranged to provide replacement controllers. Anyone who has bought one of these blankets can contact 1300 373 199 to arrange a replacement controller. If an unsafe product is detected on the market, there are a range of measures available under the ACL.

Since 2008, Consumer Affairs Victoria has received more than 130 reports from consumers with concerns about heating and gas appliances. For further information about product safety recalls visit www.recalls.gov.au For further information about product safety contact Consumer Affairs Victoria on 1300 55 81 81 or visit www.consumer.vic.gov.au For further information about gas and electricity appliances visit Energy Safe Victoria’s website at www.esv. vic.gov.au

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Off to the snow THE recent cold weather is nothing compared to what ﬁve students from Korumburra Secondary College will experience when they venture to the Alpine School for term three. Year 9 students Katelin Staben, Ricky Carvill, Jacob Zwiersen, Luke Pepperell and Julia Boys are travelling to the Dinner Plains for nine weeks as part of their studies. “First of all we had to apply and write a 1000 word essay explaining how we could beneﬁt from the program,” Ricky said.

“After that we needed to take part in an interview and after that we got picked.” The group has been to many information nights about the program and is preparing for the cold weather and change of lifestyle. “We were really shocked that we’re not allowed to have our mobile phones,” Jacob said. “And we can’t use the internet for anything other than school purposes which means no Facebook. “There is a parents visiting weekend four weeks into the program, but apart from that we don’t get to connect

with home too much.” The change of environment and learning style was what drew all five of the students to the program. “We learn our basic maths and English but get to do heaps of other cool things as well,” Luke said. “We get to do first aid, photography and food handling courses among many other exciting activities.” The group of five will mix with 40 other Year 9 students from around the state and will surely have an experience of a lifetime, learn a lot and make great friends.

Alpine team: Jacob Zwiersen, Julia Boys, Ricky Carvill, Luke Pepperell and Katelin Staben are preparing to spend the next school term at Dinner Plain.

Twisting, jiving school days away More to water than being wet STUDENTS from St Joseph’s Primary Korumburra put on their dancing shoes last week when Ron Bekker from the Australian Contemporary Dance Company visited.

Interacting: Kelsyn, Tom, Noah and Jordy dressed up before taking part in a dance.

Ron ran a full day workshop, taking kids from all grades, teaching different dances as well encouraging students to tell stories through dance. Students were wowed by the impressive moves Ron could do, as well as by the interesting stories they devised, even combining singer Lady Gaga and bull ﬁghting.

All dressed up: Georgia, Emily, Darcie, Eve, Isabella, Maddy, Renee, Christine, Mistee and Kate loved frocking up for the interactive dance performances.

A SCHOOL leadership program with a focus on water was celebrated at a gala presentation evening at Wonthaggi recently. Thirty-two students took part in the Water Aware program to learn where water comes from in their communities, who uses it and where it goes. The teams for 2011 were: • Wonthaggi Primary School: Jordan McElhone, Gemma Hughes, Lucy Spencer, Georgia Filippi; • Kongwak Primary School: Emma Ward, Lachlan Scott, Flynn Anderson, Tessa Sydenham; • Wonthaggi North Primary School: Ally Cengia, Seamus Wall, Nathan Tong, Ally Kershaw. • Inverloch Primary School: Shaye Wilson, Danielle Flocus, Louis Paxton, Libby Hutchinson, Andre Toussaint, Jarrod Woods, Courtney Teakle, Olivia Hughes; • Tarwin Lower Primary School: Jed Moore, Fasika Summerville-Smith, Abby Robins, Tylar Watts; • Wonthaggi Secondary College: Natalya Tsioulaks, Tiana Bamford, Sa-

vanah Agnew, Keely Houston; and • Saint Joseph’s School: Dylan Garnham, Cassidy Bowman, Samara Taranto, Phoebe Methven. The program was funded by South Gippsland Water and the Smart Water Fund, with Kath Herbert as education facilitator. The whole water picture in the area would not be possible without the assistance of guest speakers: Liza Price from Bass Coast Shire Council and South Gippsland Water’s Graeme Jackson, Brian Roylance, Jack Shill, Ashley Turner, Cassi Satori and Kerry Matthews. The presentation evening was a great success. Graeme Jackson of South Gippsland Water presented the students with their certiﬁcates, with more than 100 people attending. The range of presentations included: an overview of the program; water, where it comes from: where it goes; healthy reservoirs; the water treatment plant; river health; wastewater treatment plant; sustainability; and Bass Coast Shire and water.

More knowledge: Inverloch Primary School students Olivia Hughes, Courtney Teakle, Danielle Flocas and Libby Hutchinson.

Help for arthritis Cast in AN arthritis support group for Bass Coast will restart next month. Meetings will be held at the community health centre in San Remo, starting at 1pm on the ﬁrst Friday of the month. News of the group was welcomed by the 30-plus people who attended a recent seniors’ forum hosted by Bass Coast Shire Council. To ﬁnd out more, ring Jo Hillbrick on 5671 9200.

Aid: Bass Coast’s Cr Jane Daly (seated right) tries a 500 gram rice bag as a strengthener at a recent arthritis forum.

stone ALL the students and staff who were present on the ﬁrst day of Newhaven College’s new junior school have had their names engraved on pavers. These are laid in a concrete path that leads into the central courtyard of the main building. There are 191 pavers, bought thanks to fundraising by the school’s parents’ and friends’ association. Each family was encouraged to contribute. Students now take great delight in ﬁnding and standing on their special place on the pathway.

My place: Newhaven College students from left, Ella Hawking, Stevie Ryan, Kipp Stratmann, Frederick Mariajoseph, Anthony Car and Macy Lugt-Cole are thrilled with their individually named pavers. At rear are parents’ and friends’ association representatives Rebecca Bond and Chabrelle Chisholm, with head of junior school Rodney McKinlay.

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Farmers’ comment sought THE State Government is embarking on an Inquiry into Farm Sector Capacity, in a bid to attract and retain young farmers, and respond to an ageing workforce. Submissions are invited on this important issue by August 5 and a copy of the terms of reference and a guide to making a submission can be downloaded at www. parliament.vic.gov.au/rrc.

The health of the farming sector and its workforce, and the capacity of this sector to develop and grow its people, is crucial to meet the challenges of food security and the ongoing need for high quality agricultural products both in Victoria and globally. South Gippsland Shire Council’s economic development co-ordinator Ken Fraser urged farmers to provide feedback to the committee on these issues which will impact the future prosperity of their farms.

“With less young people staying on family farms or working on other farms, we need to be looking at how our South Gippsland dairying industry can be stabilised for the future,” he said. “Availability of training is an important component and the recent increase in TAFE‘s capacity in Leongatha is a welcome addition, but we need also to be promoting farming as a well respected career option to young people.”

• VLE LEONGATHA

Prices steady, yarding bigger THE supply of cattle rose by nearly as much as it fell the previous week, which saw 550 young cattle, 500 bullocks and steers, and 750 cows penned. There was extra competition, and the buyers had a broad selection of quality, age and weight to choose from. There were some very good sales for some vealers, but the balance of the yarding was unchanged to 6c/kg dearer, except for bullocks which averaged 1c to 3c/kg lower. Medium and lighter weight vealers sold to the best demand, and made from 240c to 259c, while most others were between 185c and 215c/kg. Some of the light vealers were 15c/kg dearer. Good quality in the yearling section of the sale saw a small number of steers make 185c to 210c, while most heifers made between 158c and 187c, or 4c to 6c/kg more. Prices for some of the medium and lighter weight bullocks and steers were 1c to 5c higher, making between 174c and 182c, with steers mouthed 0 to 2 teeth to 185c/kg. Once bullocks gained weight, prices for C muscle grades eased 3c, making from 167c to 179c for most sales, only a couple of pens of the best quality making to 183c/kg. Manufacturing grades were mostly from 148c to 169c/kg. The much larger penning of cows sold to strong demand, which increased as the sale progressed. Many pens of better quality beef cows made from 142c to 161c, and the larger frame Friesian cows 125c to 151c/kg. Only the very poor quality, and lightweight cows made from 98c to 135c/kg. The carcass weight price average was estimated to be 285c/kg.

Store sale Thursday, June 30 Total yarding: 674. Steers: B.J. & P.A. Quinlan, Almurta, 8 x $922; G. & A. Waters, Tarwin Lower, 12 x $848; A. & J. Morris, Anderson, 23 x $844; P.J. & S.J. Williams, 18 x $840; C. & W. Leach, Mirboo, 23 x $826; Hengstberger/Lloyd, Dumbalk North, 47 x $814. Heifers: K.F. McRae, Dalyston, 32 x $591; M.J. & J.M. Smedley, Mardan, 25 x $587; D. & S. Pors, Jumbunna, 2 x $567; T.J.

& C.A. Hulls, Korumburra, 18 x $556; J.P. Prunetti, Fish Creek, 13 x $545; J.D. Smith, Foster, 5 x $534. Cows: I.K. & L.L. Greig, Meeniyan, 9 x $938; R. Davis, Mardan, 7 x $888. Cows and calves: A. Miles & M. Menheere, 5 x $1320; F. & L. Dal Pozzo, Koonwarra, 4 x $1275; Shawline P/L, 3 x $1246; C.A. & J.M. MacDonald, Alberton, 3 x $1033; R.A. Reiter & J.M. Connelly, Mardan, 1 x $1000.

Wednesday, June 29 BULLOCKS 14 M. & T. Neesham, Buffalo 21 O’Loughlin Bros, Buffalo 1 M. Martin, Waratah North 30 G.L. & J.M. Wallis, Fish Creek 25 N.G., D.A. & J.D. Buckland, Fish Creek 9 J. Thorpe, Narracan

594kg 649kg 550kg 662kg 595kg 624kg

183.6 183.0 181.2 180.6 180.3 180.0

$1090 $1187 $997 $1195 $1073 $1123

STEERS 1 Farm EX P/L, Trafalgar South 1 Geodan Family Trust, Loch 1 V. & S. Bucello, Wonga Wonga 1 I.G. & G. Balbo, Yarram 1 Alcheringa Past Co, Mardan 3 G. & F. Maclennan, Woodside

290kg 360kg 390kg 335kg 435kg 326kg

258.6 240.0 223.6 222.6 220.0 217.6

$750 $864 $872 $745 $957 $710

COWS 1 P.J. & C.A. Castles, Yinnar 1 M.F. & M.M. Gleeson, Boolarra 1 Willawa Grazing, Foster 1 J.S. & A.J. Kenny, Allambee East 1 A., M. & D. Waters, Leongatha 1 J. Farmer, Bena

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HEIFERS 1 Farm EX P/L, Trafalgar South 1 J. Farmer, Bena 1 G. Bond, Leongatha 4 I. & E. Snell, Dumbalk 1 G. & F. Maclennan, Woodside 4 S.R. & M.K. Greaves, Nerrena

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Survive the wet AFTER years of drought, the recent downpours have caught many South Gippsland farmers unprepared. Farmers have been caught out with severely pugged pasture, drainage issues on laneways, as well as landslips and erosion problems which are all severely detrimental to farm production and soil structure. The South Gippsland Landcare Network in support with Melbourne Water is hosting the ﬁeld day, “Looking after your soil during wet years - tracks, drainage and landslips”, to assist landholders to be better equipped for wet years. The day will include a farm walk, hands-on

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tests to see if your soil is suitable for surface drainage and presentations from guest speakers including Roger Wrigley (chartered engineer and Associate Professor and Honorary Fellow University of Melbourne), Frank Mickan (DPI pasture and fodder conservation specialist), Geoff Trease (South Gippsland Seed Bank) and Bruce Gardner (Melbourne Water). Pugging in pasture can cause headaches such as reduced pasture and production, cows losing condition and tracks becoming bogged, while soil can be negatively impacted for seasons to come. The day will be held at Tetoora Road Hall from 10am to 2pm, is free and includes lunch and a farm walk around a neighbouring property. Please bring along a small container of soil (taken from 40-60cm deep) to undertake handson tests to see if your soil is suitable for surface drainage. Please RSVP to Kathleen Bartlett at South Gippsland Landcare Network on 5662 5759 or kathleenb@wgcma.vic. gov.au

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Rabobank grows in Gippsland IT WAS once a newcomer to Australian agriculture circles.

Twenty years later, Rabobank has become one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest rural lenders and a signiďŹ cant provider of corporate ďŹ nancial services to the food and agribusiness sector. Rabobank established an ofďŹ ce in Australia in 1990 and acquired the Primary Industry Bank of Australia (PIBA) in 1994. From this platform, the bank has continued to expand and develop. With 60 branches across Australia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14 strategically situated throughout Victoria â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in 2011 Rabobank has been rated the best agribusiness bank for the sixth consecutive time by Merrill Lynch. To further its growth and development across Victoria, Rabobank has recently appointed regional managers to help service the diverse farming regions across the state. Appointed as regional manager

for Gippsland, Scott Price will manage the southern areas of the state based in Leongatha. Formerly the branch manager for Rabobank Leongatha, Mr Price has a strong familiarity with the region and more than 25 years of experience in the banking industry. Mr Price says Rabobankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business has grown across the state and as a result, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a positive step to progress into a regional management structure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A large part of the growth Rabobank has seen in Victoria can be attributed to the extraordinary service our staff is providing our clients,â&#x20AC;? Mr Price said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gippsland in particular, has been a growth hotspot for the bank, with a progressive and expanding agricultural sector, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken on more highly-skilled staff to support our expanding client base. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have great expectations for the Gippsland region going forward because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reliable farming area with good access to markets and

itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where we want to be in the long run.â&#x20AC;? Regional managers have also been appointed by Rabobank to service the northern and western regions of Victoria. Mr Price said Rabobankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique philosophy of understanding and supporting the communities it lived and worked in meant the bank is very focussed on producing upto-date information to Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary producers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The team in Victoria is a combination of people who know what they do, but also have a great deal of experience in what they do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; agri banking,â&#x20AC;? Mr Price said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m joined by a very skilled and experienced team in Gippsland who help deliver a personal level of service to our clients in the region.â&#x20AC;? Newly appointed as Rabobank Leongatha branch manager is Russell Mann, who has been with Rabobank for several years. Alongside Mr Mann is senior rural manager Chris Wright and

new-comer to the branch, rural manager Craig Hoober who joins Rabobank with a strong background in rural lending. Rabobank has several changes taking place across Victoria, with four new branches opening in 2011 in Colac, Echuca, Mildura, and Warragul. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s encouraging to see new branches opening as this will enable us to better service our clients in each region as well as offering more support to the local communities weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a part of,â&#x20AC;? Mr Price said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our aim is to continue to deliver the level of service that the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known for as the specialist in agri-lending.â&#x20AC;? Rabobank is ranked among the 25 largest ďŹ nancial institutions in the world and operates in 48 countries, employing more than 59,000 people. For more information please contact Rabobank Leongatha on 5662 6900 or visit www.rabobank. com.au.

Grass study shows differences WHAT are dairy farmers growing? A recent survey undertaken as part of the Project 3030 has revealed latest thinking in farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; choices for pasture species. Gippsland and South Australia favour grasses while western Victorian dairy farmers are brassica fans. Meanwhile, cereals are the favourites for northern Victorian farmers. The survey, taken across Victoria and South Australia, has revealed the top four forage crops grown since 2006.

In Gippsland the list was topped by the C4 grasses such as sorghum and millet, closely followed by annual/Italian ryegrasses. After a gap, next came brassicas such as turnips and then forage mixes including ryegrass/ brassica or legumes. Cereal, chicory and legume fell just outside the top four league table. In the west, brassicas are the standout choice, followed by annual/Italian ryegrass. Legumes are next in line, then follows cereal and cereal mixes. Outside the league table are, in

order, C4 grasses, forage mixes and then chicory. Up north, cereal is the forage crop of choice, followed by annual/Italian ryegrass, then brassicas and the C4 grasses. Out of the top four are forage mixes and chicory. The use of C4 grasses across Victoria â&#x20AC;&#x201C; amounting to 49 per cent of respondents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was of interest to the researchers who compiled the report for Dairy Australia, which helps fund Project 3030. Almost all farmers who responded to the survey have grown forage crops

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The survey found over the past ďŹ ve years 84 per cent of respondents had undertaken forage growing. Among the other ďŹ ndings was the use of contractors varied.

New role: Rabobankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new regional manager for Gippsland, Scott Price.

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Squash champions crowned

Dairy outlook strong A POSITIVE projection was painted for the dairy industry at the Gippsland OUTLOOK conference at Warragul last week. Latest data from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resource Economics and Science (ABARES) indicated that while world butter prices are likely to fall, milk powder and cheese processing are expected to hold firm due to high demand from China, Russia and the Middle East. “Domestically, if these current retail pricing strategies continue it’s unclear what effect they will have on farm gate price. Australian milk production is due to lift two per cent, mainly due to increased herd numbers, and increased yield per cow,” ABARE’s Peter Collins said. He was addressing the forum staged as part of the ABARES/Agribusiness Gippsland conference held at Lardner Park. Agribusiness Gippsland hosted the summit – the second time in three years that the not-for-profit group has staged the peak gathering of the state’s agribusiness operators. The event staged by the Gippsland-based not-forprofit group attracted attendees from Canberra, Sydney and across Victoria. The conference included a presentation by the Victorian Minister for Primary Industries and Food Security, Peter Walsh. Agribusiness Gippsland secured rights to host the conference and the summit less than eight weeks ago. Valuable support came from Regional Development Australia, Regional Development Victoria, Trees Victoria and the Department of Primary Industries. Agribusiness Gippsland chair Alex Arbuthnot AM was proud to host an event of this calibre in return for the support of all the shires in Gippsland. “This was a conference of real worth to the agribusiness community,” he said. “Mick Keogh’s description of carbon trading was the first time many of us fully understood this issue. David McKinna’s insights into supermarket tactics were a real

eye-opener and the inﬂuence of Asia’s rise was repeated over and over – we ignore it at our peril. “We got the latest ABARES data on every sector of relevance to Gippsland and heard from VFF president Andrew Broad that horticulture was our most vulnerable agricultural export industry. “In addition to all that we heard some compelling case studies in cropping from Ben Morris, in dairying from Graeme Nicolls and in horticulture from Helene Armour. “The quality of the content and the presentation of the event – assembled in such a short time – really stamped Gippsland as a leader in regional cohesion.”

THE A and B Grade grand finals of Leongatha squash were held on Friday night and the few who attended were treated to some great squash, with both grades going down to the last match to decide the winners. The A Grade final between AC/DC and Dragon went down to single points to decide the winner. AC/DC started well with Tom Ryan winning against Geoff Frankland in four games. Craig Slaney lost in five games with Rob Bacon winning in an upset. Troy James was great, taking two games off Tegan Doherty, which left team captain Tony Goldie, to win the championship, needing to win a game against Craig Chadwick. AC/DC 2 rubbers, 9 games, 139 points to Dragon 2 rubbers, 9 games, 131 points. Cats and Pies fought out the B Grade final. Daniel Campbell stepped in and filled in for Rhett Peterson and played

Great success: Agribusiness Gippsland chair Alex Arbuthnot addresses the conference.

Family’s era ends IT’S the end of an era. Phil Gale made that comment yesterday morning just before the family’s dairy herd of 225 was auctioned by Landmark at the Koonwarra Saleyards. Phil has been dairying for around 35 years on land in Fish Creek, part of which was farmed by his grandfather, then his father, followed by Phil’s son Brad. The family has gone into beef farming. With a good crowd and brisk bidding, the ﬁrst cow sold for $1900; the ﬁrst six for a total of $9900.

Big day: Phil Gale (left) with his son Brad and daughter-in-law Irene just before the auction of their Fish Creek dairy herd.

Thursday’s store sale busy

Checking the ﬁeld: John Beamish and Vic Scholten were interested in restocking.

Right Discussion: Raymond Slade, Ross McRobert and Neville Chapman were chatting about the lots at the store sale at VLE Leongatha last Thursday.

Buying big: Ron Goff and Barry McGrath looked to make purchases at the sale.

Top A Grade: (back, from left) runners-up Craig Chadwick, Rob Bacon, Geoff Frankland and winners Frank Bugera (front) Tony Goldie, Craig Slaney, Tegan Doherty and Tom Ryan. Bottom B Grade: (back, from left) runners-up Tom Ryan, Grant Hosking, Julie Grant and Tracey Gordon, (front) winners Geoff Frankland, Di Butterworth and Helen Cripps.

a great match but went down in five games to Tracey Gordon. Helen Cripps won a very close match in four games against Julie Grant, with each game going to 10 points. Cats had another fill-in, Di Butterworth who won in five games against Grant Hosking. Geoff Frankland and Tom Ryan fronted up against each other for the second time that night, but this time Geoff was the victor, taking the match four games to one. Cats won the championship 3 rubbers, 11 games, 131 points to Pies 1 rubber, 7 games, 117 points. Special thanks to Greg Cripps who was the only B Grader to turn up to score and umpire. The winter/spring competition commences after the school holidays, with A Grade starting on Monday July 18 and B Grade on Wednesday July 20. The courts are open on Friday nights from 6pm onwards for grading for all competitions and a social hit. Everyone, both juniors and adults, are all welcome to come along.

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An Application for Planning Permit has been made which may affect you The land affected by the application is located at Walkerville Road, Tarwin Lower VIC 3956 being CA 18B Parish of Tarwin. The application is for a permit to: Extension of area covered by liquor licence. The applicant for the permit is: Tarwin Lower & District Bowls Club Inc. The application number is: 2011/154. 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 5pm) 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, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. If you object, the responsible authority will tell you its decision. The responsible authority will not decide on this application until 14 days after the date of this Notice. Dated: 27/6/2011. * Please be aware that copies of submissions received by Council may be made available for inspection to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the planning process.

SOUTH GIPPSLAND WATER LONG TERM WATER DEMAND SUPPLY STRATEGY South Gippsland Water Corporation has been working on a long term strategy for the security of water supply for some time. Our aim is to supply secure, good quality water at the lowest possible price, to all our existing and future customers over the long term. South Gippsland Water Long Term Water Supply Strategy is now available for public comment. More information on the strategy can be found by visiting the South Gippsland Water website at www.sgwater.com.au or copies can be forwarded by contacting the Customer Service Team on 1300 851 636. An opportunity to ask questions regarding the strategy will be given, staff of South Gippsland Water will be available to explain and discuss the strategy, one to one, with interested persons. Wonthaggi Town Hall Foyer Tuesday, July 12 and 19, 2011 2pm - 6pm Leongatha Memorial Hall - Meeting Room 1 Monday, July 18, 2011 2pm - 6pm Written submissions on the strategy can be posted or emailed to: Long Term Demand Supply Strategy, South Gippsland Water PO Box 102, FOSTER, VIC 3960 or email: sgwater@sgwater.com.au Steve Evans Managing Director

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Bursar / Finance Officer ❖ Are you an experienced and talented accountant/ finance manager? ❖ Are you a committed Christian? ❖ Would you like the opportunity to become part of a small dynamic team? South Coast Christian College is located in Leongatha in picturesque South Gippsland, Victoria. We are seeking a suitably qualified administrator to manage the financial concerns of the College. Experience in the education sector is preferred, but not essential. The suitable applicant must: • Have experience in managing finances, developing and maintaining budgets and the use of accounting systems and Excel. • Be able to work as an integral part of a small team. • Be a confident manager of staff. • Be able to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders including parents, financial institutions, government departments and other organisations. If this is you, then we would love to hear from you! Contact: The Principal, Peter Russell, for application pack. PO Box 283 Leongatha, 3953, 0428 358 251 Email: peter.russell@sccc.vic.edu.au Applications close15/07/11 Australian Residents only need apply

Building a Healthy Community

Flexihealth Case Worker 0.6 EFT (22.8 hrs per week) with additional hours to cover leave BCCHS seeks expressions of interest for the part-time employment of an enthusiastic person with experience and an interest in working with older people. The position will attract someone who: Is committed to assisting people to live independently within a community setting who: • Can demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of community based services for older people that are responsibe to diversity and individual need. • Can demonstrate excellent administrative and communication skills. • Has a Tertiary qualification in a Case management, health, welfare or related field or equivalent experience. Remuneration as per the Social and Community Services Award. Inquiries to Anita Leyden, Co-ordinator Community Services Team. To obtain a position description and an employment application form, please telephone reception on 5671 9200 or refer to our website: www.bcchs.com.au. Applications close 5 pm Tuesday, July 12, 2011 and should be addressed to: HR Administrator Bass Coast Community Health Service 1 Back Beach Road, San Remo 3925 Or by email to: HR@bcchs.com.au

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Accountant Develop your career in a customer focused team Permanent Full time with the option of a 9 day fortnight $58k total salary package An outstanding opportunity exists to join our results driven Finance team to support business units with financial accounting matters and assist in the administration of monthly reporting processes. Reporting to the Management & Systems Accountant you will be responsible for: • Daily bank reconciliations • Journal preparation • Assisting in Annual Budget processes • Supporting Accounts payable and receivable as required • Acquittals of Section 86 committees of Council To be successful in this role you will hold an accounting degree or be working toward the completion of one. You will bring your experience in a systems accounting environment along with well developed oral and written communication skills and have a proven ability to work as part of a team. You will be proficient in the operation of computerised systems including Microsoft Excel. If you are an enthusiastic individual and willing to learn on the job, we want you to be a part of our team. This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check. We welcome direct discussion with Stuart Smith, Management & Systems Accountant (03) 5662 9200, regarding this role.

Environment Ofﬁcer Maternity Leave Replacement – up to 12 months Temporary Part time position – 22.8 hrs week $32.29 per hour An exciting opportunity exists to be part of the team implementing Council’s Sustainability Strategy. Your primary focus will be to work closely with staff and the community to implement sustainability projects and programs that raise awareness and reduce our carbon footprint. Your responsibilities will include; • research and development of funding applications • working with Government Departments, businesses, community organisations and other stakeholders • an ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in the planning and implementation of projects To be successful in this role it is essential that you are able to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders and have experience in community development, environment and sustainability and/or project management. You will have Tertiary qualifications in the field of science, environment, sustainability, engineering or a related discipline. A current driver’s licence is essential for this role. We welcome direct discussion with Geoff McKinnon, Sustainability Coordinator on (03) 5662 9200, regarding this role. A copy of Council’s Sustainability Strategy is available from our website.

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Council is seeking suitably qualified Aged and Disability Carers, to service the Leongatha, Korumburra, Mirboo North, Venus Bay/Tarwin Lower and surrounding areas. You will assist frail aged, persons with a disability and carers of people with a disability to remain safe, secure and independent in their own homes by providing assistance with practical tasks and support including Home Care, Personal Care and Respite Care. You will have obtained, or will be in the process of obtaining, a qualification in the Aged and Disability field, level 2 First Aid Certificate, current drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle and mobile telephone. These positions are subject to a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment, Police and Working with Children Check. We welcome direct discussion with Maureen Grabham and Di Byrnes, Client Services Team Leaders on (03) 5662 9200, regarding these roles.

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We are seeking a suitably experienced and enthusiastic Business Liaison Officer to join our Strategic Planning and Development Team on a Monday and Tuesday until 30 December 2011. You will be responsible for assisting with a range of activities to build sustainable linkages within the business community, including coordinating workshops and networking functions. You will also be required to work on a range of projects to encourage people to Live, Work and Invest in South Gippsland. You will have a Certificate in Business or equivalent, relevant experience in project management and administration and excellent communication skills. We welcome direct discussion with Ken Fraser, Economic Development Coordinator on (03) 5662 9200, regarding this role.

1.0 EFT (38 hrs per week) BCCHS seeks expressions of interest for the full time employment of an enthusiastic person with experience and an interest in working with persons living with a disability. The position will attract someone who is committed to assisting people in self directed planning to identify goals for their ongoing support needs by strengthening informal and community connections. Remuneration as per the Social and Community Services Award CDW CL2. Inquiries to Anita Leyden, Co-ordinator Community Services Team. To obtain a position description and an employment application form, please telephone reception on 5671 9200 or refer to our website: www.bcchs.com.au. Applications close 5 pm Tuesday, July 12, 2011 and should be addressed to: HR Administrator Bass Coast Community Health Service 1 Back Beach Road, San Remo 3925 Or by email to: HR@bcchs.com.au

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Asset Management System Administrator $78k total salary package Permanent Full time with option of 9 day fortnight An exciting and challenging opportunity exists to join Council’s Assets Department where you will be responsible for the ongoing implementation and administration of Council’s newly purchased asset management system, along with managing financial aspects of Councils assets in line with legislative requirements. You will have a strong customer service focus enabling you to liaise with key stakeholders and the general public, along with providing high quality technical support for internal asset management system users. You will have a demonstrated ability to research, analyse and present information on engineering or asset management issues. You will have tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering with experience in asset management and asset accounting or substantial experience in this field. We welcome direct discussion with Senaviratna Abeykoon, Manager Assets on (03) 5662 9200, regarding this role. Applications addressing the selection criteria are to be submitted by 5pm Wednesday 13 July 2011. Further information and a position description is available from Human Resources or visit our website.

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Exciting Planning Opportunities... Planning in the Shire is at an exciting stage in its evolution with a strategic program incorporating work ranging from the development of a Developer Contributions Strategy, a shire wide Housing and Settlement Strategy through to structure plans for six settlements and the associated planning scheme amendments. These positions provide an outstanding opportunity for planners who wish to enjoy the benefits of a lifestyle change, guide the municipality into an exciting future and join an enthusiastic, customer service driven team.

Strategic Planning Coordinator Permanent Full time $91k total package including vehicle Flexible working arrangements option of 9 day fortnight • Leadership role • Opportunity for professional development Due to an internal promotion we have an opportunity for a person with a proven ability to lead and motivate to join our Strategic Planning and Development team. Reporting to the Manager Strategic Planning and Development your focus will be to Coordinate a wide range of strategic projects including Parking Precinct Plans, Industrial Land studies, Township structure plans, Outline development plans and rezonings for residential, industrial and other uses.

We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products for the domestic & international market. Reporting to the Supply Manager, the ideal candidate will have excellent time management and computer skills with a good understanding of Microsoft Office. The successful candidate will also be required to do weekend work. Principal responsibilities include: • Providing accurate and timely data entry, data reconciliations, administration and electronic correspondence • Daily organisation of farm milk pick up dockets • Timely and accurate entry of milk supply volume into ERP system as required 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: July 12, 2011

To be successful you will have an Urban & Regional Planning degree or a degree in a related field, along with significant experience in Strategic and Statutory Planning in a Government or Private sector organisation.

Planning Advisory Ofﬁcer Permanent Full time with option of 9 day fortnight $70k total salary package • Exciting New Role • Be the front face of Planning You will bring your passion for Customer Service to our Statutory Planning and Environmental Health Team. You will have completed or be obtaining relevant tertiary qualifications or have experience in the assessment of planning applications in a similar role.

Statutory Planning Ofﬁcer Temporary Full time with option of 9 day fortnight $58k total salary package • Diverse Planning role • Join our professional and energetic team If you are an enthusiastic and motivated Planning Officer willing to take up the challenge of assessing planning applications and amendments to planning permits we are looking for you. To be successful you will have or be obtaining relevant tertiary qualifications or have experience in the assessment of planning applications in a similar role. All positions require a current driver’s licence. We welcome direct discussion with Paul Stampton, Manager Strategic Planning and Development on (03) 5662 9200. As the skills and qualifications vary according to each of the position descriptions, applications must be submitted by stating the role you are applying for and addressing the selection criteria of the position description best suited to your application. Applications addressing the selection criteria are to be submitted by 5pm Wednesday 13 July 2011. Further information and position descriptions are also available from Human Resources or visit our website.

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Company Treasurer Inverloch & District Financial Enterprises Limited operates the Inverloch & District Community Bank® Branch as a franchise of the Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Limited. The Company, Inverloch & District Financial Enterprises Limited is governed by an elected Board of voluntary Directors. To further enhance the operation of the Board, the Company is seeking a suitably qualified person for the role of Treasurer. The appointee to the role will be required to support the Board in the financial planning and reporting for the Company, including production of financial reports and commentary each month for the scheduled Board Meeting. Maintenance of financial records in accordance with legal requirements and professional standards is required as is providing management accounting advice to the Board to assist in the governance of the Company. Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for appointment as Treasurer. The position may suit community minded retired or semi retired professionals from Inverloch and surrounding areas, or a recently graduated professional who wishes to expand their knowledge and experience through involvement with a listed public company. Comprehensive induction will be provided to the successful candidate. Expressions of interest, including a current curriculum vitae should be submitted to the Company Secretary, Inverloch & District Financial Enterprises Limited, PO Box 54, INVERLOCH Victoria 3996. For further information contact may be made with the Chairman, Alan Gostelow on 0409 559 598.

Casual/Seasonal Process Workers We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products for the domestic and international market. A number of positions are available for the right people to work in a team environment. Duties will include product handling and packing, as well as some cleaning and housekeeping duties. Flexibility is essential, early and afternoon shifts as well as weekend work will be required. A forklift licence is an advantage but not essential. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via email: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379 Korumburra 3950 or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: July 12, 2011

Water Quality / Backﬂow Prevention Ofﬁcer South Gippsland Water invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Water Quality / Backflow Prevention Officer. The role is based at South Gippsland Water’s Foster office and involves carrying out all aspects of backflow prevention and water sampling. The Corporation is committed to staff development and training and there are ample opportunities to gain skills and experience in a wide range of operations. Salary banding is dependent on applicants experience and ranges between: Band 4A $49,263.00 – 4D $51,762.12 inclusive of applicable allowances. Commuter use of a vehicle is provided. The successful applicant must be a registered plumber and preferably hold a certified backflow prevention licence and a current manual driver’s licence. Recent backflow experience and the ability to use computers would be advantageous. Applicants should read the position description located at www.sgwater.com.au Applications close on Friday 15th July and can be emailed to psmith@sgwater.com.au or posted to: Att: HR Coordinator, South Gippsland Water, P.O. Box 102, Foster Vic. 3960.

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ANTIQUE - 2 HMV radio record players, nice pieces of furniture, also 1957 silver anniversary Kriesler black and white television. All items suit collector or stage or film props. All items not working. $400. Ph: 56682783. APPLE TREES - Large range of bare rooted cider, pear, perry and plum trees, from $20. Nursery open 9-5pm Saturday, 1-5pm Sunday, July and August. Other times by appointment. Mail order available. Strzelecki Heritage Apples, 1699 Korumburra-Warragul Road, Strzelecki. Ph: 56595242. CARAVAN - Supreme Spirit, 2003 pop-top, single axle, double bed, roll-out awning, full annex, EC, $19,500. Ph: 5662-3541 a/h. 0408-512966. CHOOKS FOR SALE 18 months old, will lay for at least one more year, $8.80 each. Ring 0427-887407. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175 HAY - small squares, shedded, last season’s, $6 each. Ph: 0408-980711. HAY - small square bales, $7 each, Kardella South. 5662-2074. HAY - 50 bales 5x4 netwrapped round bales, $33 per bale inc. GST. Ph: 0438-961377. HAY - small square bales, new season’s, $7 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. Mardan - 5664-1320, 0428999691. HAY - small squares, very good quality, $7 per bale. Ph: 0419-313483. LAYER PULLETS Quality disease resistant Tas White and Cuckoo, 320 eggs per year. Available now. 5668-5161, 0438565721.

for sale LUCERNE HAY grown under irrigation at Woodside - save on freight! First, second and third cut, shedded 4x3s and netwrapped rolls, $170 - $180 per tonne plus delivery, plus GST. Ph: 5187-1313 or 0428873313. MASSEY FERGUSON 135, straight front axle. Excellent condition $7,000 plus GST. Ph: 0438961377. PUPS for sale. Kelpie / Border Collie, 1 male, 2 female, $100. 5663-6223. ROUND BALE feeders with skirt. Ph: 5662-4021. SILAGE - 4ft rounds, $22 inc. Fish Creek. Ph: 0418128708 or 5678-3278. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. TIMBER - kiln dried blackwood, clear pine, silver wattle. Most sizes for furniture and craft. Also builder’s graded structural pine. Phone 5681-2261. WASHING MACHINE, front loader, Hoover Zodiac 5kg, still in use, upgrading, $250 ONO. Ph: 5682-2842, 0428-891211.

for hire BULLS for hire, Angus, Friesian, Hereford, Limo and Jerseys. All tested. Ph: 0447-331762.

for rent ROOM to rent for mature professional in cottage in Koonwarra forest, $120 pw, plus household expenses. Must be clean, reliable and love dogs. References essential. Ph: 0409813957. VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Permanent rental also available. Contact: 0408-320001.

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

used vehicles

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Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012 FREE to good home - two young roosters. Ph: 0407508378.

livestock ISA BROWN pullets, 17 weeks, fully immunised, not debeaked, $20 each. Taking orders now, Trade-ins welcome. Pick up on Friday, July 29 between 3-5pm at the old Korumburra Saleyards. Chook food available on the day. Unwanted animals taken, other animals also for sale. Animals From The Farm, call Mark 0419425257 or 5629-9685.

wanted SAFE AGISTMENT for one pony, near traffic and/or lots of noise. Short term. Ph: 5682-2842, 0428-891211. WANTED - sheep, cows, calves and peacocks. Cash paid. Unwanted animals picked up or dropped off by arrangement. Call Mark 0419-425257.

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engagements BILNEY - LEYS Jill and John Bilney, along with Pam and Gordon Leys are proud to announce the engagement of Sarah and Dermott on June 12.

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THOMAS - FISHER Graeme and Margaret of Meeniyan, together with Graham and Pam of Traralgon are delighted to announce the engagement of Dale and Sarah 18.6.2011.

birthday remembrance HERRALD - Allyson. 8.7.90 Happy 21st Birthday. Lots of love. Miss you every day. Love Mum and Ash xxx WALDER Jasper Thomas Born sleeping July 8, 2009 Two long years have come and gone, our love for you forever strong. You send us signs from Heaven above, your spirit surrounds us with rainbows, dragonflies and love. We miss you with every passing day, but somehow I know we will be okay. To us, years may pass, but you shall never grow older. Happy 2nd birthday our darling Jasper Thomas Walder. “Make a wish!” Loved always, Mummy, Daddy, Mitch, Olivia, Abbie, Molly and Ava. xxxxxxx

bereavement thanks ATCHESON Annie Isobel. The Atcheson family wish to sincerely thank their relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness since the passing of their mother. We especially thank Rev. Geoff Smith, Handley Funeral Services and the Uniting Church ladies. Resting where no shadows fall, In perfect peace, she waits us all.

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With this program now running for ﬁve weeks we have seen some raw talent develop. With approximately 12 very enthusiastic participants each week there have been personal achievements made already. With two groups of abilities Leongatha Table Tennis and its Accredited coaches have developed a schedule of activities appropriate to each group.

FARRAR - Jack. 7.7.2009 It’s hard to believe it’s two years since we said our final goodbyes. Gone, but never, ever forgotten. Love you always. Lily. McGRATH - Leo. 7.7.10 Dad, one year has passed, but memories will always last. You now have mum safe in your arms. Love always Tricia, Jeff, Andrea, Ryan and Alysha. TOOTELL - Heath. They say there is a reason they say that time will heal, but neither time nor reason can change the way we feel. For no one knows the heartache that lies behind our smile. A million tears we cried. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. We will see you in our dreams Heath. Love always. Mum and step-dad Jock.

deaths CARROTHERS - Ben. Tragically 22.06.2011. Our hearts broke the night we got the call. Happy memories of years gone by will be ours to treasure. You loved life, your family and sport. We will miss your cheeky grin Benny Boy. Forever young. Our love, thoughts and hearts are with all the family. Grant, Sheryl, Mathew, Melissa, Kelly, Nic, Aaron, Jen. PURCHASE - Alick Victor. Passed away on June 20, 2011. Loved husband of Margaret. Loved father of Christine, Jennifer (dec.) and Brendan. Loved pa to Brett, Ben, Amy, Shane, Katrina, Daniel and Sarah. Dear great grandpa to Sam, Liam, Tiarha, Lochie, Jackson, Nissa and Finn.

If you are 18 years or under or you have a child who would like to give Table Tennis a go, come in on Thursdays at 4pm. Finals were played this week in A/A Reserve and B Grade. Team Bundy digs in and celebrates a victory over team Bombers. Going into the ﬁnals, Bombers had only dropped two matches and Bundy dropped three matches. Despite the small amount of matches lost by both the teams it was interesting to note each time Bombers and Bundy played each other it was Bundy who came out on top.

deaths STAMPER - Lloyd William. 27.03.1921 - 03.07.2011 Devoted husband and Darls to Naida (dec). Wonderful dad to Kerrie and Terry, Russell and Judi. Darling Pa to Carly (dec), Kane, Kristy; Damian and Christina, and Sarah. Great Pa to Lavinia, Tyla, Dominic and Jesse. You will live on in our hearts forever. One of life’s true gentlemen. Chum and Darls together again. My cherished Dad, Thank you for the special times we shared, for wonderful memories, for love, laughter and tears. I will miss you so much my darling Dad. Goodnight sweetheart. Love you back - Kerrie. Lloydie, see ya mate Terry. Thank you our wonderful Pa, for all the things you’ve done, for happy moments and special memories. Thank you for a lifetime of love. Kane and Kristy. You will be deeply missed Dad. Our unconditional love for you is yours to take, memories of you are ours to keep forever. Loving father of Russell, treasured father-inlaw of Judi. Loving Pa of Sarah, Damian and Christina, loving great Pa of Tyla, Jesse, Lavinia and Dominic. We will miss the phone calls and chats Dad. Love you always. Private family funeral.

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TOOTELL - Heath 19/04/87 - 04/07/09 Remembering you is easy I do it every day, It’s just the pain of losing you, That never goes away. I will always love you Nikki xx

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8280 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, High command. 7, Over. 8, Fish farm. 9, Orders. 10, De-c-I-de. 12, Assent (a scent). 15, B-angle. 17, Made a row. 19, A-way. 20, Disinherits. Down - 1, Agg-rieve. 2, Scoffs. 3, Am-us-ed. 4, C-Alf. 5, Ado-red. 6, Hover. 11, Can-nab-I-s. 13, Stands. 14, Tiring. 15, Bowler. 16, Leads. 18, E-a-st. QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8280 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Quarrelsome. 7, Dear. 8, Draughts. 9, Brogue. 10, Expert. 12, Minnow. 15, Sloppy. 17, Consomme. 19, Omit. 20, Extravagant. Down - 1, Tarragon. 2, Bridge. 3, Please. 4, Long. 5, Better. 6, Queer. 11, Proposal. 13, Isobel. 14, Wombat. 15, Seesaw. 16, Point. 18, Site.

In B Grade the ladder leaders team Tas celebrated a victory over team Smiley. The next season will begin Wednesday July 20 for A/A Reserve at 7pm and Thursday July 21 for B Grade at 7pm.

Results A Reserve - Finals June 29: Bundy 6-20 d Bombers 5-16, Eagles 8-23 d Cruiser 3-11, Tigers 6-21 d Stud Bulls 5-15, Horse Power 7-23 d Yogi Bears 4-17. B Grade - Finals June 30: Tas 4-13 d Smiley 1-5, Team 5 3-9 d Get Away 2-6.

Finals ladder A Reserve: Bundy 1st, Bombers 2nd, Eagles 3rd, Cruisers 4th, Tigers 5th, Stud Bulls 6th, Horse Power 7th, Yogi Bears 8th. B Grade: Tas 1st, Smiley 2nd, Team 5 3rd, Get Away 4th.

Aggregate top three players

A Reserve: 1st Ian Tuckett, 2nd Maurice Valk, 3rd Kevin Dowling. B Grade: 1st Tony Ray, 2nd Steve Santilli, 3rd John Page. Thank you to all the participants of this autumn competition. Your team spirit was contagious. You organised yourselves and found fill-ins when necessary and that makes the task of event co-ordinator so much easier. More B Grade players are needed. If you have ever contemplated a game of table tennis, now is the time to just give it a go. Come and try for as little or as long as you like. With the help of the club’s six qualified coaches, we now have an ability to deliver better programs. Having qualified coaches in your club can only be described as an investment to the club. We are now offering an after schools activity program. Starting in July, every Thursday from 4 - 5.30 pm will be training opportunities and a junior (5-18 years) competition. To register your interest or need more info call Tammy 5664 0178 or Ian 5662 5578.

Leongatha indoor netball Results Monday June 27 Juniors: Jnr Bushrangers 8 d Jets 6, Vixens 10 d Swifts 4. Ladies: Divas 24 d Yummy Mummy 16, Banana Splits 13 lt Who Cares 56, Energetics 30 d Lil Rascals 25, Rising Stars 6 lt Reps 51, Aches & Pains 33 d Gunners 30, Mixtures - bye. Wednesday June 29 Mixed: Mixtures 20 lt Hot Shots 29, Gunners 19 lt Show Stoppers 39, Grand Opening - bye. July 11 Juniors: 6pm: Jets v Vixens, Jnr Bushrangers v Swifts. Ladies: 6.30pm: Who Cares v Aches & Pains, Yummy Mummy v Reps, Gunners - bye; 7.15pm: Divas v Rising Stars, Banana Splits v Lil Rascals; 8pm: Mixtures v Energetics. July 13 Mixed: 6.30pm: Hot Shots v Gunners, Show Stoppers v Grand Opening, Mixtures - bye.

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AN UPDATE FROM AQUASURE

June was a big month on the Victorian Desalination Project. The erection of the reverse osmosis building’s 3600-tonne structural steel frame is now complete, all 448 roof panels are in place and 51 reverse osmosis racks installed. As I mentioned in last month’s column, as construction draws to a close, we are starting to carry out some of the pre-commissioning tests and checks that are required before the different components of the desalination plant can come together as one. Another test that will soon be commencing in the coming weeks is hydrotesting of the 84 km pipeline that will connect the desalination plant to Melbourne and regional communities. Laying of the pipeline is 95% complete but before it can begin operating, the pipeline must pass a standard quality test carried out on gas and water pipelines all over the world. Hydrotesting ensures pipelines are fit for operation, providing final verification that the pipeline has been well constructed and that no defects exist within the pipes or ancillary structures before they begin operating. To fill the pipe, a small work site will be established near Talinga Court in Berwick and will operate 24 hours a day for about two months. The water will be safely disinfected with chlorine from these facilities. Some minor construction noise and lighting during night activities may be expected.

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The process involves filling the pipeline with water, pressurising it, and then performing inspections and quality tests to establish whether the pipeline and its supporting structures, like air valves, are operating properly. Because this will be the first time that the pipeline will be filled with water, air valves located along the pipeline will emit a hissing sound – a normal and temporary function as air is pushed out of the pipeline. Noise will stop once the pipeline is full of water and the air valves will then only operate periodically. Another important activity that has started on the pipeline is planning for the permanent reinstatement of local roads. As sections of the pipeline are completed and local roads are no longer required by the project, they will be progressively reinstated to their pre-existing condition and responsibility for their maintenance handed back to the relevant local council. A process for road reinstatement has been established and is being managed through the respective Councils, VicRoads and the project’s Traffic Management Liaison Group. The process involves a joint inspection between Thiess Degrémont Nacap and the relevant road management authority to agree the scope of repair work required. The work is then carried out, inspected again, and any additional repairs undertaken if necessary before being signed off. This more extensive repair work will start in July and take place progressively on a road-byroad basis. Final reinstatement of the roads, and their

return to the authority, is heavily dependent on weather so will commence after the winter and spring rains and is expected to commence in October. In the meantime, pipeline road maintenance crews will continue to work to repair roads as required. In closing, I wanted to touch on the recent strike action by the CFMEU over the redundancy process for the project, which has been covered extensively in the media. It’s a great success story that so many people have been able to access jobs and experience on this project, but also a reality of construction that those jobs will come to an end when work is ﬁnished. The priority of everyone involved in this project is to see it delivered safely and successfully and the right to retain appropriately skilled workers as long as possible is key of achieving this. It was very disappointing indeed that comments in a recent press report on this matter totally misrepresented the safety standards on site. In fact, the safety record at the Victorian Desalination Project is far better than any other comparable project I am aware of, with no serious injuries recorded in 9.5 million man-hours worked to date. Safety is the highest priority on site!

Chris Herbert CEO, AquaSure

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Leongatha WEDNESDAY June 22 saw mother nature take control of the weather, and so there was no afﬁliated monthly triples, much to the disappointment of South Gippsland area bowlers. The next monthly triples is scheduled for Wednesday, July 27 weather permitting, so if you wish to play or put a team in, please contact the match committee chairman, Jeff Pendergast on 5662 0974. Saturday, June 25 saw 18 bowlers take to the greens in a social triples event, and the winners on two wins plus 11 were A. Brown (s), L. Cox and Ellie McIntyre. The runners-up were P. Trotman (s), R. Saunders and Anne Lye with one win, one loss, plus eight. Sponsor for the day was the Leongatha Bowls Club. Wednesday, June 29 again saw 18 players in another triples social event, with the winners being Col Watt (s), George Witherow and Mary Jepson / Joan Bee, with two wins plus 19. The runners-up were Jack Embleton (s), Graeme Elliott and Jeff Pendergast on one win, one loss, plus one. Sponsor for the day was the Leongatha Bowls Club. This was the last winter social bowls for the year and apart from the monthly triples, the club will be in recess until the start of the 2011/12 season beginning at the start of September.

As previously reported, the monthly Kitty Club teas will also take a break and resume on the first Friday night in September, which will also be the club’s season opening night dinner. Reminders: Affiliation fees - there are still a number of members who have not paid their 2011/12 affiliation fees. The first of the forthcoming season’s 2011/12 pennant practice games will be on September 12 at Hastings Bowls Club, with the second practice match on the last Saturday in September against Phillip Island at the Island. There will be sheets in the clubrooms at a later date for the names of members wishing to take part in these events. Members are also reminded that they should check the noticeboards associated with the club’s cleaning roster and ensure that you mark your diary for the dates you are rostered for duty. If you will be away or unavailable please ensure you let the coordinator know in advance in order that a replacement can be found, or that you have swapped with another member. Finally there will be no further press bowls reports until the start of the new season, except for the reports that will be associated with the monthly triples results. Until next report, have a great break Jackhigh.

Wednesday’s social bowls was preceded by the ladies and men’s singles finals. A good crowd was on hand to enjoy two matches that were sure to provide some good bowling. The ladies champion for 2011 is Jeanette Grady; the runner-up was Ann Plowman. Congratulations to both players. The men’s champion is no stranger to the title. Vito Serafino played some inspired bowls to defeat last year’s champion, Tony Allen-Clay. Again congratulations to both on reaching the final. Mardan will be well represented in the Association singles championships later this month when Jeanette and Vito take on the other

club’s champions, good luck to them both. Social bowls saw 20 bowlers split into four teams of three and two of four, all playing three games of eight ends. The selectors must have done a good job, with none of the teams able to win their three games, four teams ﬁnishing with two wins and a loss. Winners on the night with 16 winning ends were Kristy Rutjens, Ann Plowman, Vito Seraﬁno and Brian Kilpin (skip); runnersup with 13 winning ends were Bev Greenwood, Cliff Smith and Margaret Campbell (skip). See you all this week when we hope to see the globetrotting Baker twins return to the rinks.

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Mixed mufti lawn bowls Forty-eight players, two games of fours, each of 12 ends. Winners (two wins) were Bryan Hensley (skip), Joan Clark (lead), Graham Dunlop (2nd), Les Beaumont (3rd). Runners-up (one win, 24 points) were Mike Yates (skip), Joy Hargreaves (lead), Pat Stoneham (2nd), Shirley Cook (3rd). Thursday June 30 Men’s mufti triples lawn bowls. Thirty-six players,

three games, each of 12 ends. Winners (three wins, 58 points) were Alan Easterbrook (skip), Arthur Moule (lead), Bob Pritchard (2nd). Runners-up were G. Jackson (skip), K. Barnes (lead), Frank Cimino (2nd). Wine donated by Michael Raman was won by the team of Dave Roberts (skip), F. Leswinskwie (lead), E. Ratcliffe (2nd).

Mardan Indoor THE 2011 pennant finalists were decided last week, with both Mardan teams playing off for the chance to play Foster Black, the grand final to be played at Dumbalk Hall on Tuesday July 5, 7.30pm start. The elimination final was won by Mardan Purple who defeated Mardan Gold by eight shots. Although disappointed Gold should be pleased with their season, just a couple of losses, and those in very close matches. Purple will be happy to get another crack at Foster Black who have won well on the two occasions the sides have met this season. Time for revenge perhaps, we’ll all know after Tuesday night.

Indoor carpet bowls 11 players, two games of triples/pairs, each of 10 ends. Winners (one win, 21 points and nine shots up) were Rob Howard (skip), Christine Leszkiewicz (lead), and Joan Clark (2nd). Runners-up (one win, 21 points and two shots up) were Robert Huntley (skip), Althea Drew (lead).

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Sunday July 3 Mixed mufti lawn bowls was cancelled due to poor weather.

Field and game LAST SUNDAY the South Gippsland branch held its annual side by side classic. There were numerous classic shotguns in use by some classic enthusiasts who shot some ﬁne scores in fairly cold wet conditions. However there was plenty of hot food and beverages to keep hypothermia at bay. The chief ground setter excelled in providing an outstanding variety of targets.

From 60 targets – results: AA Grade; K. Jacobs 47. A Grade: R. Passarin 49, P. Passarin 47, D. Munday 44. B Grade: P. Cartwright 41, N. Devito 40, A. Harris 36. C. Grade: R. Shaw 46, A. Notman 36, M. Ledwidge 31. Ladies: B. Hart 35, T. Jacobs 31, R. Notman 28. Veterans: G. Hart 45, J. Robbins 40. Juniors: D. Rodrigues 46, R. Collins 39.

Winners: R. Brown, G. Hart, B. Hart, R. Shaw, K. Jacobs, R. Passarin and D. Rodrigues.

Tarwin Lower bowls ON TUESDAY June 28 a mixed pairs day was held. The day was sponsored by the Bendigo Bank Inverloch/ Tarwin Lower branch and the prizes for the day were presented by the manager Jackie Laurie to Richard Aly, Bronwyn Ellen, Wilma Coleman and Ned Clark. Classic pairs are held at the club on the ﬁrst and third Tuesdays of the month. To enter this please contact Eric Gallop. Mixed practice is on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Contact S. Browne for further details. Carpet bowls is now in full swing, with bowls and then dinner each fortnight. The next date is Friday July 15.

Big day of bowls: Bendigo Bank manager Jackie Laurie presents prizes to bowlers Richard Aly, Bronwyn Ellen, Wilma Coleman and Ned Clark.

Buffalo indoor bowls ON Wednesday June 29, 15 players on a nice night to bowl saw six teams, three of three and three of two. We played three games of eight ends with six bowls and we welcomed the Korumburra people for a night of bowls.There was a countback, sixth and fourth place and third and second. In sixth (LLW) 11 ends four shots, skipper Charlie Tumino, Joyce Occhipinti and Jim Atkins; fifth (WLL) 11 ends and two shots, skipper Toni Heldens, Glenis Densley and Mary Tumino; fourth (LLW) 14 ends, skipper Lee Armstrong and Pam Thompson; third (DWL) 10 ends, skipper Bill Wolswinkle, Ian Benson and Joe Occhipinti; second (DWL) 11 ends, skipper Sebastian Terranova and Carolyn Benson; first (WWW) skipper Alex Thompson and Peter Heldens. The best first game Toni 9-5, second Alex 10-5, third Alex 15-2. We hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

•LEONGATHA BADMINTON

Dramatic draw THE atmosphere was electric as Bali and Fiji scrambled for the crucial final point. Fiji hit the final shot to win the last set and ultimately inflict an emotional draw on finals’ aspirants Bali. For Fiji this draw was more like a win as their season has had minimal highlights. Arthur Grabham and Roger Callister were the heroes of the evening, it was the happiest we have seen Arthur for the whole season, as he steered his team to the draw by winning many of his sets. Bali appeared shattered by the whole situation. Nothing was said, just four teammates staring despondently at the ground. Better days ahead for Bali. Hawaii continued on their winning way, accounting for Maldives in emphatic fashion. Tim Bright was brilliant again in this contest and he seems to be warm favourite for the best player award. Rhonda Newton also put in her best match for the year, winning all her three sets against husband Jim Newton who seems to have some injury cloud hanging over him. Phuket pulled off a controversial victory over Mauritius. Tony Goldie came off the interchange bench and put in a blinder for Phuket. This multi-talented sportsman oozes class and he was the difference between the two teams. The unsung hero for Mauritius was the ever likeable Paul Sokhom, he tries his heart out in every set he plays and won all his three sets in Mauritius’ defeat. Well done Paul. B Grade had a great night

of quality badminton, the season seems to be ﬂowing along well now, after some early hiccups. Saturn had a narrow seven point win over Venus. Glen O’Neill and Jo Parsons the stand-out players in this match. Mars was too solid for Mercury, Glen Gardiner and Morgan Clark top performers, and Agnes Shelton played a stellar match. Ross Winkler was the pick of the bunch for Mercury, winning two sets. Finally in the top of the table clash between Jupiter and Pluto, Pluto prevailed by 17 points, which now sees these teams level on top of the B Grade ladder. Matt Howard was the star for Pluto, well supported by Melanie Plunket and Davis Loo. Michelle Krohn and Kathy Smith were the best players for Jupiter.

Results A Grade: Phuket 3/100 d Mauritius 3/81, Hawaii 5/123 d Maldives 1/67, Fiji 3/98 drew Bali 3/98. B Grade: Pluto 3/121 d Jupiter 3/104, Saturn 3/110 d Venus 3/103, Mars 4/112 d Mercury 2/83.

Ladders A Grade Hawaii .....................................58 Maldives ..................................37 Phuket .....................................35 Mauritius ................................33 Bali ...........................................32 Fiji ............................................21 B Grade Jupiter .....................................46 Pluto ........................................46 Venus .......................................41 Mercury...................................35 Saturn .......................................35 Mars .........................................32 Neptune ....................................17

SGIBBA pennant

Tarwin pool

THE preliminary final played last Tuesday night between Mardan Gold and Mardan Purple resulted in an eight shot win for Mardan Purple, but not before some excellent bowling by both teams. Next week Foster Black play Mardan Purple in the grand final, in what should be a good game as these teams held first and second positions all year. Good luck to both teams. Come along to Dumbalk hall at 7.30pm Tuesday for a good night of bowls.

Results - Round 9

Gladiators 7 d Middle 2; Riversiders 5 d McCartins 4; Grizzlys 5 d Gingers 4, Bairs 5 d Burra 4.

Ladder Games Bairs .................57-24 Burra ................50-31 Middle ..............45-36 Grizzlys ............43-38 Gladiators ..........40-41 Gingers ..............36-45 Riversiders ........27-54 McCartins..........26-55

% 237.5 161.2 125.0 113.1 97.5 80.0 50.0 47.2

Pts 36 28 24 24 12 8 8 4

Round 10 draw: Grizzlys v Bairs, Riversiders v Gladiators, Burra v Gingers, McCartins v Middle.

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

At Port Phillip Heads

JULY Time

6 WED

7 THUR

8 FRI

9 SAT

10 SUN

11 MON

12 TUE

height (metres)

0258 0840 1541 2124

1.48 0.37 1.68 0.53

0346 0926 1618 2208

1.50 0.42 1.67 0.45

0436 1013 1655 2253

1.51 0.49 1.64 0.39

0530 1100 1733 2339

1.50 0.57 1.60 0.35

0631 1147 1815

1.49 0.67 1.55

0027 0738 1237 1903

0.34 1.47 0.76 1.50

0119 0845 1331 1959

0.34 1.47 0.84 1.45

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

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Korumburra basketball grand finals

A Grade Men: Bird 43 d Molten 28. (Back, from left) Bird, Leigh Wilson, Dylan Muir, Matt Edwards, Sam Edwards, Tim Morrison, (front) Molten, Kyle Arestia, Ash Snooks, Paul Dixon, Ash Hogg, Brock Churchill and Paul Churchill.

A Grade Women: Lightning 30 d Shamrocks 18. (Back, from left) Lightning, Marrissa Cosson, Kaila Bentvelzen, Chloe Welsh, Tayla Smith, Mikaela Witherow, Tenae Dixon, (middle) Shamrocks, Zoe Archer, Bec Muir, Louise Christopher, Gemma Dixon, Amy White, Brylie Waters, (front) Barb Jenkins and Kerryn Gow.

Mens Muir.

B Grade Women: Blondies 10 d Miami 19. (Back, from left) Blondies, Bianca Maskell, Tash Maskell, Simone Dixon, Emma Grabham, Heidi Greenwood, Mel Nicholls, (front) Miami, Peta Wangman, Claire Akers, Lynette Johnstone, Caroline Brown, Colleen Herbert and Karen Pettit.

Masters MVP: Peter Brydon.

MVP:

Dylan

Masters: Milk Drinkers 35 d Travelling Gilmores 29. (Back, from left) Peter Brydon, Milk Drinkers, Tony Occhipinti, Warren Burgess, Daryl Brain, Scott Burgess, Chris Whelan, Russ McNally (front) Travelling Gilmores, Greg Bolge, Terry Ginnane, Gerard Higgins, Peter Hanily, Trevor Riseley and Billy Clarke.

18 boys: Maskell 54 d Olden 28. (Back, from left) Maskell, Damien Hansch, Alex Fowles, Lachie Auddino, Brock Dorling, Kurt Cosson, coach Linda Auddino, (front) Olden, Ryan Johnson, Blake Cosson, Josh Patullo, Ash O’Neil, Mitch Moriarty and coach Stephen Moriarty.

16 girls: Rangers 43 d Spirit 28. (Back, from left) Rangers, coach Bree Allen, Kaila Bentvelzen, Mikaela Witherow, Bryley Field, Zoe Allen, Chloe Nestoriwsky. Spirit, coach Shelley Snooks, (front) Jacquie Snooks, Emma Reeves, Chloe Rodda, Ashlyn Field and Hannah Engel.

Women MVP: Abbie Moriarty.

16 Boys: Spurs 38 d Bulls 36. (Back, from left) Spurs, coach Stephen Moriarty, Josh Patullo, Pierre Dunlieve, Mitch Moriarty, Josh Patullo, Travis Jones, (front) Bulls, coach Peter Levey, Dylan Wilson, Al Miel, Ben Levey, Kyle Kirk and Matt Kennewell.

14 girls: Taylor 36 d Jackson 27. (Back, from left) Jackson coach Barb Maskell, Taylor coach Jo Allen, Emma Reeves, Chloe Hogg, Zoe Allen (Game MVP), Alana Hanagraaf, Alex Evans, Alli Holmes (front) Jackson, Georgia Maskell, Abbey Kenny, Abbey Kelson, Brianna Harper, Tash Lacy and Tiana Heylen.

16 girls MVP: Kaila Bentvelzen. 14 boys: Lakers 40 d Pistons 36. (Back, from left) Pistons coach Michael Suckling, Lakers; Kys Morrison, Jacob Patullo, Travis Jones, Brandon Amon, Hugh Suckling (grand ﬁnal MVP), Jye Celebrine, Travis Whitside, Pistons; coach Tony Dixon, (front) Cam Trewin, Marty Snooks, Lachie Snooks, Will Chester, Darcy Goad and Lachie Rowe.

12 boys: Bullets 26 d Dragons 15. (Back, from left) Dragons coach Michael Findlay, Bullets: Lachie Snooks (grand ﬁnal MVP), Jack Wilson, Mitchell Bentvelzen, Nicholas McKenzie, Eric Zubic, Rowan Treacy, Bullets coach Scott Mckenzie, (front) Dragons: Aidon Wyhoon, Travis Whiteside, Joel Findlay Tyson Hanegraaf, Mathew Allen and Tom Anthony.

10-12 girls: Cosson 18 d Dowel 8. (Back, from left) Dowel coach Jo Trewin, Cosson coach Ashlyn Field, Sophie Walker, Tayla Angwin, Emily Field, Taleesha Kelly, Jaime Chila, Ellie Stewart, (front) Seanan Trewin (season and grand ﬁnal MVP), Lilly Perks, Erin Trewin, Grace Matser, Darcy Holmes and Tessa Boyd.

12 boys MVP: Mitch Bentvelzen.

Left: Under 14 boys MVPs: Matt Kennewell and Jasper Macri.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - PAGE 57

• SENIOR SOCCER

Leongatha Knights win one nil LEONGATHA has defeated Mirboo North 1-0 in a solid display in round 10 of the South Gippsland seniors’ competition.

boo were playing some high quality football, they could not score on the board and poor finishing allowed their opponents back into the game. After a failed Mirboo attack, Leongatha countered and managed to finish cleanly, giving them a 1-0 lead. Mirboo were sluggish after the restart and continued to put pressure on Leongatha, but could not break though the consistent defensive effort before the half time break. In the second half, Mirboo came out strongly once again and had a chance to tie the game, but again, poor finishing cost them the goal.

Mirboo North had several of its key players return for the match and ﬁelded its strongest side of the year, which helped it control the opening minutes of the match. Leongatha were under heavy pressure early, but some desperate defending and strong goalkeeping by Christopher McNiven helped them blunt the offensive blitz. While Mir-

As the weather worsened, the pitch became slippery and Mirboo’s free ﬂowing style of football was further hampered. Leongatha maintained their strong defensive posture and continued to pressure the Mirboo back half with their agile forward line. As the match drew on Mirboo desperately sought an equaliser, but they remained unable to ﬁnd the back of the net and Leongatha held on for the victory. In the other match of the round, Drouin defeated Phillip Island 3-1 after a strong second half effort by the Dragons.

The opening half of the match showed some cautious football from both teams as they sought to prevent any early defensive errors. Possession swung back and forth as Drouin attempted to get past the Island defence, but they were forced back repeatedly. This pattern continued for the rest of the half and the score was nil all at half time. The second half was a much more frenetic contest with Phillip Island scoring early and taking a one goal lead. However, this spurred Drouin into action and they fought back, with Daniel Brown scoring in the

62nd minute. Brown then scored again to complete the brace, while Arjay Trillanes added a single to put the Dragons ahead by a two goal margin. Phillip Island tried to claw back the lead in the remaining minutes, but ultimately ran out of time. Korumburra and Wonthaggi had the bye. Round 11 sees Phillip Island taking on Mirboo North while Korumburra play Drouin Dragons; Wonthaggi and Leongatha have a week off.

• SOCCER

Academy football players on tour THE Gippsland Sports Academy (GSA) Football Program will be undertaking a mini tour of Gippsland this weekend to promote the GSA as well as showcase Gippsland’s best U13 - U15 boys and girls to all the shires of Gippsland.

Close game: Mirboo North Under 13s put in a great game against Leongatha Knights, holding the Knights to a 3-0 victory. The Mirboo North goalkeeper came under ﬁre but produced some tremendous saves. Knights players gather to celebrate with their coach after their win.

The tour will include friendly matches against teams from Leongatha, Phillip Island and Bairnsdale, as well as a Futsal session at the Sale Regional Sports Complex. Two further friendly matches are also planned for August in Morwell and Baw Baw against teams

from Melbourne. Mini Tour friendly matches: Sunday July 10 11am Leongatha v GSA. Sunday July 10 3pm Phillip Island v GSA. Monday July 11 3pm East Gippsland United v GSA. The GSA Football Program has a total of 30 players including 11 girls. Four of these are train-on players who are part of the VCL country team playing in the Women’s Premier League in Melbourne. The players come from many different areas within Gippsland including Sale, Wonthaggi, Phillip Island and Trafalgar, as well as Latrobe Val-

ley. Five have so far been selected to represent their state, while another 11 are still in contention to make their respective state teams. Head coach Eugene Lawrenz, who is also Gippsland Knights head coach and a State coach for Victoria, said the friendly matches are a good chance for the players to put into practice what they have been working on in training in a no-pressure match environment. “Match play is a vital ingredient to a player’s development, however just playing matches for the sake of it doesn’t really achieve much. We aren’t looking to get a result though, and we aren’t really even

looking to build a team as such, we are purely looking to gauge the progress of our group, the progress of individuals, and to get them to play free-ﬂowing possession based football.” Lawrenz is also keen for local players, coaches and the general public to come out and watch the games. “People can get the chance to see where the standard is at the top of Gippsland, and what they need to do to get there in terms of style of play and technical qualities. It isn’t rocket science but it does require a belief in playing football a certain way, and also requires undertaking a methodical process as far as training goes to get to where you want to be.”

• LEONGATHA CYCLING

Morgan Barnes wins time trial RACING on Saturday was at Outtrim and featured a different format to most weekends, with riders having a time trial plus a hill climb event, all against

the clock. There was plenty of sunshine but a cool northerly wind blowing. Some of the riders fronted up for the time trial with either time trial bikes or time trial bars ﬁtted to the bike and plenty of mo-

Soccer results Sunday July 3 Seniors: Drouin Dragons 3 d Phillip Island 1. Mirboo North 0 lt Leongatha 1. Women: Drouin Dragons 0 lt Phillip Island 2. Mirboo North 1 d Leongatha 0. Under 19: Drouin Dragons 5 d Phillip Island 0. Prom Coast SC (Foster) 2 lt Korumburra 9. Under 15: Drouin Dragons 0 lt Phillip Island 4. Mirboo North 1 drew Leongatha 1. Goalkicker:

SOCCER FIXTURES ROUND 11 - JULY 10 Prom Coast SC (Foster) v Wonthaggi United SC at Welshpool Rec Reserve Phillip Island v Mirboo North at Newhaven Rec Reserve Korumburra v Drouin Dragons at Korumburra Rec Reserve Leongatha - bye

Fergus Warren. Under 13: Drouin Dragons 6 d Phillip Island 2; Prom Coast 0 lt Korumburra 7; Mirboo North 0 lt Leongatha 3.

Ladders Seniors Drouin Dragons ......................30 Won United SC .......................24 Phillip Island...........................17 Leongatha .............................. 15 Korumburra ..............................14 Mirboo North ...........................12

Women Phillip Island...........................28 Korumburra ...........................25 Leongatha ...............................23 Mirboo North .........................19 Drouin Dragons........................10

Under 19 Leongatha ...............................27 Phillip Island...........................24 Drouin Dragons ......................21 Korumburra ...........................21 Prom Coast SC (Foster) .............9

Under 15 Phillip Island...........................26 Mirboo North .........................25 Won United SC .......................18 Leongatha ...............................17 Korumburra ..............................14 Drouin Dragons........................ 11

Under 13 Won United SC .......................30 Drouin Dragons ......................25 Leongatha ...............................19 Korumburra ...........................16 Phillip Island ............................16 Mirboo North .............................9 Prom Coast SC (Foster) .............3

tivation to put in a good ride against the clock. The time trial was a run from the Outtrim recreation reserve to Leongatha South and back – 20km. The wind was basically a cross wind and the terrain reasonably flat. In a surprise outcome Morgan Barnes recorded 30min 27.25 sec and a 2.5 sec win over Tony Clark at 30min 30 sec. New rider for this season, Greg Bill, showed the benefit of a special bike as he recorded 30min 30.53 sec for third place. They were followed by Kevin Feely, 30.50.73, Elliot Gin 32.13.90, Ron Purtle 31.28.27, Steve Allan 31.35.06, Lachlan Matthews 31.39.11, Mark Bensley 33.10.09 and rounding out the top ten Neil White in 33.10.28. In the junior event, run over 12km out and back to Hudsons Rd, Thomas McFarlane clocked 21.18.98. He was followed by Matt Minogue 25.57.32 and Alex Bennett at 28.31.90. After a short recovery the riders were assembled for the dash up Mt Misery. The senior field did the 3km run whilst the juniors did the 2km section. It was a different set of podium placegetters for the senior event. At around the half way mark of the climb, Ron Purtle put the pressure on and quickly opened up a gap and was never challenged. He clocked a time of 10min

11.91 sec. Next over the line was Elliot Gin at 10.30.69 and then Tony Smith at third place in 10.45.70. Lachlan Matthews put in a good ride at fourth in 11.01.47. Neil White was also a surprise performer in 11.07.81 at ﬁfth Kevin Feely was sixth at 11.67.81, Tony Clark 11.15.85, Steve Allan 11.43.19, Steve Wilson 12.12.27 and Greg Bill in tenth place at 12.24.03. After the race the riders were keen to see who was the overall best performer against the clock and this proved to be a very close outcome. Ron Purtle was ﬁrst at 41.39, Elliot Gin second at 41.43 and Tony Clark third at 41.45. The junior hill-climb went to Thomas McFarlane in 9.22 ahead of Matt Minogue in 11.12 and Alex Bennett at 12.33. Next weekend racing is at Korrine for the club titles. Back in the neighbourhood are Nick Aitken on a short break from racing in Europe and Stuart Smith from the tour at Toowoomba. We remind all riders to take care at either dawn or dusk to consider their visibility. With low sun angles riders can often be invisible to car and truck drivers battling with sun glare on the windscreens. Riders it is suggested you alter your ride times to avoid these short periods where it can be most dangerous out on the road.

Winners from Saturday: from left Morgan Barnes - time trial, Junior time trial and hill climb - Thomas McFarlane and Ron Purtle - hill climb.

Wonthaggi start for Gippsland bike tour THE 2011 Scody Cup, Australia’s premier domestic road cycling series, will kick-off with the five-day Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland, to be raced over a spectacularly-challenging course from July 27-31. The 520km tour, first held in 2005, will start in Bass Coast Shire at 11am on opening day, with a 33km criterium in Wonthaggi, scene of last year’s first stage. The tour will be backed by five Gippsland municipal councils – Bass Coast, Baw Baw, Latrobe City, Wellington and East Gippsland. About 150 top-flight cyclists from all Australian states and territories, plus several overseas countries, will contest the tour, which is a widely acknowledged breeding ground for the future stars of Australian cycling. Australian open road champion Jack Bobridge, Tour Down Under winner Cameron Meyer, double world track champion Leigh Howard and Tour de France regular Wesley Sulzberger all enjoyed success in the Tour of Gippsland as their careers unfolded. Tour director John Craven said he had already received inquiries from New Caledonia, New Zealand and Malaysia about riders contesting the nine-stage tour. “The Tour of Gippsland’s reputation as a high-class bike race continues to develop,” Craven said. “It’s a proven fact that if you’re good enough to win in Gippsland, you can virtually

win anywhere.” Craven said it was satisfying and exciting that a Gippsland-founded company, Lakes Oil, was the tour’s major sponsor for the fourth straight year. “Lakes Oil has made a tremendous contribution to the growth and stability of this event,’ Craven said. “It is a pleasure to work with this community-minded company.” Craven said the course was speciﬁcally designed to present a variety of challenges for the riders, but also to take the race to the people. The event will feature ﬁve CreditCollectsponsored criteriums – in Wonthaggi, San Remo, Moe, Bairnsdale and Paynesville – where spectators can view the cyclists up-close. Hill-climbers will also be in for a treat, with an exceptionally-tough out-and-back 68km stage around Wonthaggi on July 27, a brutal 102km trek from San Remo to Warragul on day two, and a testing 70km race from Lakes Entrance to Metung, via Bruthen, on Saturday, July 30. The Hotondo Homes King of the Mountains championship will comprise 10 hill climbs, and the sprint title, sponsored by SP AusNet, will feature 79 intermediate sprints. The Gippsland tour will be followed by the Tour of Geelong (August 10-14), the Tour of the Murray River (August 28 – September 4) and the Caterpillar Underground Mining Tour of Tasmania (October 4-9). The tours, backed by Tourism Victoria and Events Tasmania, are part of Cycling Australia’s National Road Teams Series.

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Tigers falter under lights

REIGNING undefeated Mid Gippsland premier, Trafalgar, downed Mirboo North by nine points in front of a bumper crowd under lights at Moe.

The seemingly invincible Trafalgar’s unbeaten run since June 2010 continues unabated, with some experts saying its next loss will be in 2015. As a result of its round 12 defeat, Mirboo North drops to third on the ladder on percentage behind Boolarra, which comfortably defeated Morwell East by 36 points. Billed as Super Saturday, Mirboo North and Trafalgar joined forces with Gippsland League clubs, Moe and Bairnsdale, to provide 12 hours of non-stop footy and netball involving 18 matches at Moe’s refurbished Ted Summerton Reserve complex. Under a cloudless sky and with crispness in the air, no hint of a breeze, and the mighty Tigers and the Bloods in town, the stars fell on Moe on Saturday night. Mirboo North’s players wore black armbands as a tribute to former senior coach, Ron Skinner, who died during the UNDER 10S

Leongatha 8.5.53 d Yallourn North 2.1.13 Leongatha best: T. Boler, B. Cantwell, H. Kewming, J. Thomas, J. Lawson, J. McDonald Goal kickers: J. Wilson 2, J. Lamers 2, H. Kewming , J. McDonald , R. Lindsay , J. Thomas Yallourn North best: G. Ruiter, J. Black, L. Walker, A. Lowater, J. Easton, L. Crack Goal kickers: L. Walker 2 UNDER 11S

Inverloch Kongwak 3.6.24 d Leongatha 2.5.17 Inverloch-Kongwak best: r. sparks, J. Hutchinson, R. Ennoss, M. KennedyMifsud, T. Van der Kolk, C. Serong Goal kickers: C. Serong, J. Hibbins , J. Roylance Leongatha best: S. McGannon, B. Bacon, C. Krohn, O. Schnoor, C. Chadwick, Z. Kemp Goal Kickers: C. Chadwick , O. Schnoor UNDER 12S

Leongatha 16.12.108 d Yallourn North 1.0.6 Leongatha best: K. Kennedy, J. Ballagh, T. Bernaldo, B. Ryan, M. McKinnon, N. Battersby Goal kickers: Z. Van Delft 3, N. Trotto 3, T. Bernaldo 2, K. Kennedy , J. Ballagh , Z. Caughey , T. Westaway

week. The Bloods proved too tough a nut for Mirboo North to crack, as they have done in 75 of the previous 91 games played between the two clubs since 1969. This time around, the Tigers fell short again, but important lessons were learned and some positive signs of resilience and innovation for future clashes emerged. From the outset, both teams went in hard for the yellow Sherrin; playing coach, Matt Holland, was conspicuous for the Tigers and Trafalgar skipper, Chris Kyriacou was also influential around the packs. Jack Holdsworth brought up the Bloods’ first goal after a strong mark, before Dom Pinneri, Nick Lye and Tim Traill ferried the ball to Kris Berchtold, who quickly answered for Mirboo North. By quarter-time, Trafalgar had opened up a 14-point lead and had extended it to 27 points at the long break. A feature of the second term was a brilliant pick-up by Peter Taylor on the outer boundary, followed by a great pass under pressure to Traill, to bring up Traill’s first and Mirboo North’s third goal. Kyriacou and Leigh Stevens were constant thorns in Mirboo North’s side whilst Damian Mann and Michael Farrell

were other Bloods causing the Tigers massive grief. Brett Palmer, Don Webb and Drew Gardener continued their blue chip seasons with solid performances for the Tigers. Although Trafalgar gained the ascendancy through the middle stages of the match, Mirboo North’s never-say-die attitude saw it outscore the Bloods in the ﬁnal term. Late goals to Traill, Webb, Pinneri and Smokin’ Joe O’Loughlin lifted the Tigers after Holland’s desperation and exhuberance at the stoppages, helped push the footy forward. Kallum Nash’s sure hands stalled a number of Trafalgar’s attacking moves and Dwayne Gunn and Damien Turner were also valuable contributors for Mirboo North. This week, Mirboo North travels to Newborough in what promises to be another challenging contest against the fourth-placed Bulldogs. Reserves A high standard, fast-paced opening quarter from both sides saw the Sherrin barely touching the ground, as it moved swiftly around the expansive Moe oval. “Almost AFL standard,” noted one impressed onlooker. Brian Lawson’s running pinpoint pass onto Andrew

Soplakow’s chest set up the Tiger full-forward’s first goal a few minutes into the contest. Soplakow finished with four majors and was a big influence in Mirboo North’s nail-biting and soul-stirring one point victory. Pat Aveling starred in his 150th club game for Mirboo North and fellow stalwart, Simon Lawson, also did well following his 150th Reserves appearance the previous week against Thorpdale. Adam Leach, Luke Gervasi and Brent Harriage were also sturdy performers for the Tigers.

Trafalgar 12.9.81 d Mirboo North 11.6.72 Trafalgar Goals: C Kyriacou 2, R Holdsworth 2, B Slater 2, M Swenson, L Stevens, B Dawson, J Holdsworth, D Mann, K Butler Trafalgar Best: C Kyriacou, D Mann, L Stevens, M Farrell, J Hines, J Butler Mirboo North Goals: T Traill 3, D Taylor, D Pinneri, K Berchtold, D Webb, B Palmer, M Holland, J O’Loughlin, J Taylor Mirboo North Best: B Palmer, J O’Loughlin, D Webb, D Gardener, D Gunn, D Turner RESERVES

Mirboo North 7.6.48 d Trafalgar 6.11.47 Mirboo North Goals: A Soplakow 4, T Cruddas, L Gervasi, P Mongta

Thirds Trailing by two points at three-quarter time, the mighty Tigers came home with a wet sail to run out winners by 11 points. Ben Joustra, Mitchell Wightman, Jesse Peters and Brodie Groen (three goals) all featured prominently in Mirboo North’s hard-earned victory. Fourths A brilliant six-goal opening half by Trafalgar gave it a commanding 33-point lead at the long break. Mirboo North did better in the last half, reducing its deﬁcit to a more respectable 21 points

when the ﬁnal siren sounded. Hayden Farrell was on ﬁre for the Bloods with four goals and was the only multiple scorer in either side. Vale Ron Skinner The president, committee, players, past players, coaches, training staff, members and supporters of MNFNC extend their deepest sympathy to the family of former senior coach, Ron Skinner, who died last week.

Mirboo North Best: A Leach, L Gervasi, B Harriage, C Day, P Aveling THIRDS

Mirboo North 12.12.84 d Trafalgar 10.13.73 Mirboo North Goals: B Groen 3, J Dickeson, T O’Loughlin, B Taylor, M Wightman, B Hopcraft, B Joustra, J Salinger, L Nash Mirboo North Best: B Joustra, M Wightman, J Peters, B Groen, J Dickeson, T O’Loughlin FOURTHS

Trafalgar 8.9.57 d Mirboo North 5.6.36 Mirboo North Goals: J Salinger, L Smit, B Jackson, L Joustra, J Hough Mirboo North Best: L Nash, L Joustra, J Peters, S Pratt, Z Porter, B Jackson

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Yall Yall North 11.13.79 Hill End 5.13.43. Newborough 16.13.109 Yinnar 11.9.75. Yarragon 15.10.100 Thorpdale 10.8.68. RESERVES Hill End 14.13.97 Yall Yall North 5.5.35. Yinnar 14.15.99 Newborough 5.5.35. Thorpdale 10.11.71 Yarragon 6.4.40. THIRDS Hill End 15.12.102 Yall Yall North 2.4.16. Newborough 10.14.74 Yinnar 6.6.42. Yarragon 10.14.74 Thorpdale 6.8.44. FOURTHS Newborough 10.11.71 Yinnar 1.1.7. Yarragon 10.7.67 Thorpdale 2.1.13.

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Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Trafalgar ............... 165.31 Boolarra ................ 143.61 Mirboo North ........ 136.32 Newborough ........... 98.41 Yall Yall North ....... 105.39 Hill End ................... 80.82 Yinnar ..................... 80.04 Yarragon ............... 100.15 Thorpdale ................ 72.27 Morwell East ............ 67.05

48 36 36 28 26 20 16 12 12 6

RESERVES LADDER Boolarra ................ 185.53 Hill End ................. 132.04 Yinnar ................... 107.79 Morwell East......... 130.06 Thorpdale ............. 123.61 Newborough ............ 96.85 Trafalgar ................. 125.24 Mirboo North............ 75.42 Yall Yall North ........... 43.74 Yarragon .................. 54.85

40 32 32 28 28 24 20 20 12 4

THIRDS LADDER Newborough ......... 314.95 48 Mirboo North ........ 188.01 38 Yarragon ............... 136.75 36 Yinnar ................... 127.22 32 Trafalgar ............... 124.19 26 Hill End .................... 90.36 24 Thorpdale ................ 73.12 16 Morwell East ............ 31.28 12 Yall Yall North ............ 29.11 8

, M. McKinnon , B. Ryan , T. Evans , N. Battersby Yallourn North best: D. Lougheed, R. Lacey, S. Duff, R. Goodwin, J. Black, J. Hearn GOAL KICKERS: R. GOODWIN UNDER 13S

Leongatha 9.5.58 d InverlochKongwak 5.7.37 Leongatha best: B. Carratello, Z. Cox, B. Jones, H. McGannon, L. Riseley, J. Smith Goal kickers: L. Riseley 2, S. Forrester 2, J. Smith 2, B. Amato , B. Carratello , N. Matsoukas Inverloch-Kongwak best: B. Ellen, H. Krause, J. Van der Kolk, H. Keily, L. Nunn, H. Wilson Goal kickers: C. McKenzie 2, J. Van der Kolk , O. Toussaint , J. Teakle UNDER 14S

Leongatha 14.2.86 d Yallourn North 4.2.26 Leongatha best: J. Appleyard, A. Clarke, K. Materia, C. Trickey, B. Hannon, N. Argento Goal kickers: J. Henderson 5, H. Duff 4, L. Wright 3, T. Evans 2, B. Hannon , Z. Van Delft , J. Nagel , D. Ginnane , N. Battersby Yallourn North best: R. Hearn, T. Lawrey, D. Martini, J. Zandt, L. Telehin, B. Hedges Goal kickers: R. Hearn , D. Lacasa , D. Martini , B. Lacey

Great dukes: Leongatha’s Jake Henderson grabs hold of this one in the Under 14 match against Yallourn on Saturday.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 15 - July 9 Kor-Bena v Inv-Kongwak Yarram v DWWWW Fish Creek v Dalyston MDU v Toora Kilcunda-Bass v Phillip Island Foster v Stony Creek Tarwin - bye

MID GIPPSLAND

Scissor kick: some creative kicking skills were on display in the Under 11 match between Inverloch and Leongatha.

Helpers: Tanya Milnes, Brittney Taylor, Caitlyn Taylor and Jarrod Donohue were part of the hard working team to keep the program running smoothy.

Head over the ball: this young Parrot does his best to make sure he keeps the ball protected in the Under 10 match against Yallourn North on Saturday.

Round 13 - July 9 Yall-Yall Nth v Morwell East Boolarra v Yinnar Newborough v Mirboo North Trafalgar v Thorpdale Yarragon v Hill End

GIPPSLAND Round 12 - July 9 Leongatha v Wonthaggi (N) Sale v Warragul Drouin v Maffra Moe v Traralgon Bairnsdale v Morwell

ELLINBANK Round 14 - July 9 Ellinbank v Garfield Longwarry v Bunyip Warragul Ind v Poowong Lang Lang v Neerim Neerim South Catani v Nilma Darnum Nar Nar Goon v Nyora Cora Lynn v Buln Buln Koo Wee Rup - bye

With pace: Branson Amato prepares to gather the ball while his Inverloch opponent approaches.

Active after school program concludes THE Term 2 Active After School Community Program concluded recently at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre. Children participating from St Joseph’s School were excited to receive their well deserved Certiﬁcates of

Attainment. All have improved their skills at table tennis and the program has been a great success. The teenagers helping with the program have also benefited, enjoying the experience. They have been very impressed with Dean Snelling: was a Certificates: children from the Active After Schools prothe enthusiasm of the huge help during the gram receive their certificates from the Wonthaggi Table children. after school program. Tennis Association.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - PAGE 59

Leongatha Golf Club

ONLY two players could break the ‘70’ barrier, but it was no contest for the July monthly medal. Tony Brown had a day out to shoot 87-24-63 for a big win in B Grade. Jon Smith scraped in with 79-10-69 for a win in A Grade, while Phil Browne took C Grade with a scoreline of 98-27-71. Graham Burt played a ﬁne shot on the 14th to win pro-pin where he made the birdie putt. The story was not so good on the 15th green however. Jack Cummins took nearest the pin on the 16th hole, and balls went to: E. Poole, T. Goldie 70; J. Eabry 71, J. Cummins, D. Clemann, N. Johnson, B. Stevens, D. Forbes, G. Burt, T. Lund 72; M. Kavanagh, D. Vorwerg 73; T. Rickard, M. Stubbs, G. Marsham, D. Malone, J. Burt 74. Tuesday Thirty-nine points was the benchmark in both grades on Tuesday. Doug Clemann began a very good week when he came out on top in the A Grade ﬁeld. John Eabry followed up a good recent effort by adding another win in B Grade. Ray Burton and Ed Poole were the nearest the pin winners. Down the line balls: J. Cummins, O. Van Der Worm 38; A. Howell, E. Poole, N. Hughes 36; J. Arnott, J. Smith 35; P. Hobson, D. Vorwerg 34; K. Macfarlane 33. Thursday Playing a round of golf with just three clubs and a putter requires very careful club selection. Doug Clemann completed a very good week by scoring 32 points to win A Grade. Ken Gardner should reduce the number of clubs he carries after winning B Grade with an excellent 38 point effort. Ken also won nearest the pin on the 14th and Ed Poole w s successful on the 16th. Ball winners: M. Herrald 35, K. Scott, J. Eabry 34; K. Finney 33, M. Thomas, K. Macfarlane 31; D. Vorwerg, P.

Hartigan, A. Sperling 30. Saturday’s event is stableford and the following Saturday (16th) is an open ambrose teams event. This coming Sunday is the Websters’ wine and chocolate mixed Canadian event.

Ladies The finals of the match play championships were played on Wednesday June 28. A nine hole stableford event was played in conjunction with this event before everyone followed the three matches deciding the champoins for 2011. Winner of A Grade was Dot Stubbs with 19 points. Joy Runge finished a great round with 20 points to win in B Grade. Balls went to Val Brydon 18 points, Maria Bell 18 points and Fay Quilford also with 18. Coral Gray was nearest the pin. Bec Thomas played wonderful golf to win the club match play championship to go with her club championship, defeating Mary Brewis for the title. Bec has had a fantastic year collecting championships at two clubs and many South Gippsland titles too. Di Williams won a hard fought match with Wendy Surman to become B Grade match play champion. The C Grade title was the hardest fought battle. It was so close and it took 22 holes to separate Debbie Miller (who finally prevailed) from Marion Bellingham. The club congratulates all finalists and the eventual winners. On Saturday July 2 the winner of the stroke event was Rebecca Wilson with 102/21/81. She was also nearest the pin. Balls went to Elaine Dempsey, 79 and Wendy Surman 81.

Leongatha Golf Club Retravision Day DISTRICT clubs were well represented at the 4BBB stableford event held at Leongatha Golf Club sponsored annually by Kelvin John’s Retravision of Leongatha. A Grade was won by Betty Thomson (Korumburra Golf Club) and Toni West (Leongatha Golf Club),with 45 points. Runners–up in A Grade were Beryl Brown (Korumburra Golf Club) and Wendy Brown (Leongatha Golf Club) on a count back. Joy Runge and Coral Gray, with 44 points (Leongatha Golf Club) won B Grade, while Pat Pease and Maria Bell, also from Leongatha, and were the runners-up with 42 points.

Nearest the pins went to Lee Clements (Korumburra Golf Club), fourth and 14th, Sharyn Rayson seventh and Beth Curram from Foster Golf Club was closest on the 16th. Down the line balls went to Veronica Park and Dot Christie (Meeniyan Golf Club) 42 points, Anne Walker and Jan Jeeves (Wonthaggi Golf Club) 41 points, Joan Scott (LGC) and Barbara Walker (Korumburra GC) 41 points, Shirley Welsford (LGC) and Fran McGlead (Foster GC) 41 points, Marg Ryan and Leonie Bentick (Wonthaggi GC) 41 points and Carol Sowden (LGC) and Ria Stewart Wonthaggi GC) 40 points on a count back.

Winners: B Grade; Joy Runge and Coral Gray (Leongatha Golf Club), A Grade; Toni West (Leongatha Golf Club) and Betty Thomson (Korumburra Golf Club), A Grade runners-up; Wendy Brown (Leongatha Golf Club) and Beryl Brown (Korumburra Golf Club), B Grade runner-up; Maria Bell (Leongatha Golf Club).

Woorayl Golf Club Champions: Debbie Miller; C Grade Champion, Di Williams; B Grade Champion and Rebecca Thomas; 2011 Leongatha Golf Club Match Play Champion.

On the green: Helen Trecey, Pam Christensen, Wendy Brown and Beryl Brown on the ﬁnal green at the Leongatha golf course.

Korumburra

Mirboo North

Meeniyan

Wonthaggi

THE winner on Tuesday June 28 was N. McKenzie 42 points. Forty-eight played stroke/monthly medal on Saturday July 2. Trophies: M. Hutchison. The CCR was 69. Unfortunately no teams made the ﬁnals in pennant. Goyne handicap: K. Pope 65 net. Parry scratch: T. O’Neill 76. Juniors: T. Jones 80 net. Balls: A Grade - S. Rose on countback M. Hutchison 68, D. Austin 69, S. Hislop 70, L. Webster 72; B Grade - D. Gow 69, P. VanAgtmaal 71, B. Clasby 72. Missed out on 72: C. Clasby, W.Thomson; C. Grade - K. Pope 65 net, N. McKenzie 67, M. Hams 68, N. Walker 69, G. Wilson 72. Putting: L. Webster 28, P. VanAgtmaal 28, N. Walker 25. 1st: K. Pope, 7th G. Jones, 10th D. Goad, 13th M. De Leeuw. NAGA: R. Blay 83 net.

MIDWEEK golf on Thursday June 30 had 23 starters and a CCR of 70. D. Hunt was the winner with 45 points (23). Down the line balls: G. Shandley 40 points, P. Chapman 39 points, C. James 39 points, M. Higginbottom 38 points on countback. Birdies: Mal Payne 6th.

SATURDAY was monthly medal stroke day, with 12 brave souls braving the conditions. The winner for the day was Bob McGeary with an excellent 64 net. Runner-up was Daryle Gregg net 65. Down the line balls went to Phil Smedley 71 net. Winner of the putts was Bob McGeary with 28 putts on a countback. Sunday was the pennant ﬁnal for Division 4, but unfortunately they were outplayed by Woorayl Golf Club, going down 2½ to 4½. Congratulations to all pennant players for a very good season and better luck next season.

SATURDAY July 2 we had stroke for the monthly medal. The course was great, greens were quick and a credit to the ground staff who continue to do a great job with what they have. The best score of the day was 69 from Beau Van Agtmaal to win the July medal. Winners: A Grade R. Bolding 70, B Grade and medal B. Van Agtmaal 69, C Grade J. Richardson 71 countback. Nearest the pin: 2nd R. Bolding, 13th I. Sullivan. Pro-pin 8th R. Chubb. Money was won by V. Tuddenham. Pennant ﬁnals were held last Sunday at Leongatha, with Wonthaggi having three teams playing. Results were Division 1 d Phillip Island, Division 2 defeated Foster and Division 3 made it a clean sweep by defeating Foster. Congratulations to all who played and thank you to our caddies and all who came out to support the teams. Next week is stableford, don’t forget the social night on Saturday which should be a big night for us all.

Saturday July 2 There were 34 starters for the stroke / monthly medal. The CCR was 71. The A Grade winner was Dave Woodall (5) 67. B Grade was won by Gary Shandley (27) 65 who also won the monthly medal. Down the line balls: Tom Traill (9) 70, Mal Payne (10) 70, Russell Whitelaw (8) 71, Peter Williams (19) 71. Nearest the pin: 4th Neil Whitelaw, 6th Tom Traill (pro pin), 13th Connor Williams, 16th Gary Shandley. First hole 2nd shot Rick Scurlock. Birdies: Neil Whitelaw (4th), Noel Fox (6th), Adrain Williams (6th).

Ladies Drummond Golf stableford was played on Wednesday, June 29. The winner was Wendy Gervasi 46 points, runner-up Sue Traill 36 pts. Nearest the pins: 6th Raylene Milsolm, 13th Raine Leslie. Birdie: 4th Wendy Gervasi.

Tuesday The winner of Tuesday’s single stableford event was Lloyd Hemphill with 36 points. Balls down the line went to Daryle Gregg with 33 points. Nearest the pin was not won.

Thursday The winner of Thursday’s single stableford event was the in-form Fred Stalker with 38 points on a countback. Balls down the line went to Col Stewart with 38 points. Nearest the pin was Wilf Richards.

LAST Saturday we played a single par event sponsored by South Gippsland Therapy. The A Grade winner was Paul Challis with plus four winning from Michael Grist. B Grade went to Max Wood, his plus three being too good for Greg Fennell. Phil Hayman won C Grade and his plus ﬁve was the best score of the day. Phil won from Brian Thomas. Balls went to B. Wilson, G. Young, K. Riseley, O. Van Der Vorm; C. James, G. Salmon, N. Lovie, B. Beilby, D. Dwyer and I. Aitcheson won the last ball on a countback.

Despite early inclement weather our Division 4 pennant side made it back-to-back wins when they defeated Meeniyan at Leongatha. Next week we play a single stableford event sponsored by Jackson and Lawry.

Ladies The Doris Chambers Foursomes event was played in glorious winter sunshine last Wednesday, with the course in surprisingly good condition after so much wet weather. The day was sponsored by the Harvey and Lagden families, with lovely roses and fuschias named “Patricia” being presented to the

winners and runners-up, in memory of our dear friend Pat Harvey. Jo Fennell and Jenny Riseley with 36 points won the day and will represent our club at Devilbend in August, with the runnersup being Fay Maynard and Iris McLeod with 34 points. Balls down the line went to Sue Wakeﬁeld and Marg Tuckett, and Chris Perrett and Sharon Lagden. We were pleased to welcome back our injured captain Ann and hope your recovery continues to go well. This week we will play for the July monthly medal.

Welshpool Golf Club TUESDAY’S barbecue nine hole event was won by Pat Carroll with 16 points. Balls down the line to Bill Mathews on countback on 15 from Jim Roberts. No nearest the pins. The achievers award went to Lionel Pope. Pub points: Welshpool 13, Toora 11.50, Pier Port 11.50, Port Albert 6.50. Friday’s chicken run was played under ideal conditions with 16 players competing. Pat Carroll again emerged the winner with 20 points. Balls down the line to Ken Hobbs 18 and Bill Mathews 17. Nearest the pins: 17th Ken Hobbs. Other to score were L. Pope, Earle Fischer 17, Keith Lear, Phil Jansen 16, Greg Wilkinson 15. The pennant team completed the last round at Leongatha last Sunday but was again beaten 4-3 for the third time. They were never far away and credit goes to those

players who put up their hands to represent the club. See you next year. Saturday saw ideal conditions to vie for the Toora Hotel voucher. The winner was Alan Hayes with 20 points from Les Taylor. Balls down the line on 17, Lionel Pope 16, R. Barwick 15, Jeanette Swann, Bill Mathews 14. Nearest the pin: 6th Lionel Pope. Sunday saw monthly medal played out before the rain came down. Chris Bailey played very consistently for a net 68. Balls down the line went to Merv Lowe 69 and Ken Hobbs 70. Others following were Rod Walker 71, Gary Brown 72, K. Lear, P. Carroll, L. Pope 73, P. Jansen, A. Hayes 74, B. McPherson 77, R. Barwick 80, S. Mannix 81, C. English 82. Chris Bailey secured the nearest the pins 8th and 15th.

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• POWER NETBALL

Big win for A Grade

A Grade: Wonthaggi 71 d Sale 29. Great game girls. You all played the four quarters out with intensity. Al Lindsay really stepped up to show why she deserves to be in the A Grade team. Chloe’s strong rebounding was of a high quality. Big game next week so let’s train hard and come out ﬁring. Awards: (Caledonian Bistro) Alice Lindsay, (Evans Petroleum) Chloe McBain B Grade: Wonthaggi 30 lt Sale 47. The one that got away! Minus all those little mistakes, which Sale converted, we should have had them. Let’s realise that you have three seconds to release the ball and you will be in a better position. Our defence was great all down the court and in the ring. Our running was great. Keep attacking and a win is not far away. Awards: (Caledonian Bistro) Hannah Taylor, (Evans Petroleum) Sarah Blundell. C Grade: Wonthaggi 51 d Sale 25. Great team work again. This is what we need to get over the line. After a slow ﬁrst quarter we built on our lead to come out clear winners. We had excellent cov-

erage all over the court. Our mum and daughter combo in goals was just amazing to watch. Well done. Awards: (Revive) Nikki Cengia, (Evans Petroleum) Kate Brosnan. 17 and Under: Wonthaggi 26 lt Sale 40. It was a fantastic game of netball, with everyone having a dig. It was so pleasing to see the improvement in your skills and dedication to the team. You are playing for a very proud club and giving many people much enjoyment watching you all. Well done. Go Power!

Awards: (Vortex), (Evans Petroleum). 15 and Under: Wonthaggi 17 lt Sale 37. Great ﬁrst quarter girls, we were eight goals each at the break. Our second quarter was a little disappointing, especially when Dom injured her ankle. Our passes and options need to improve under pressure. This is a learning curve and we will work on it. Our defensive pressure down the court was good and created opportunities. Keep working hard girls. Awards: (Sports Power)

Nikki Cengia, (Evans Petroleum) Alesha Kelly 13 and Under: Wonthaggi 17 lt Sale 31. We came up against a very talented side. First quarter they jumped us but to our credit we never gave up. Excellent third quarter showed us that we could match it with the best. It was good to see such excellent defence in the second half. Awards: (Evans Petroleum) Olivia Gilmour, (McDonalds) Aimee Tessari. (Encouragement) Ally Cengia.

Pressure: Zoe King and Clair Atherton try to get a hand on a shot from Sales’ Millie Johnson.

Alberton netball Results - Round 14

July 2 A Grade: Stony Creek 77 d DWWWW 15; Foster 91 d Toora 19; KorumburraBena 57 d Phillip Island 30; MDU 64 d Fish Creek 44; Dalyston, Yarram, Inverloch-Kongwak - bye. B Grade: IDWWWW 62 d Stony Creek 52; Foster 73 d Toora 26; KorumburraBena 51 d Phillip Island 32; MDU 52 d Fish Creek 31; Dalyston 83 d Tarwin 16; Kilcunda-Bass 35 d Yarram 14; Inverloch-Kongwak bye. C Grade: Stony Creek 47 d DWWWW 5; Foster 63 d Toora 15; KorumburraBena 39 d Phillip Island 29; MDU 38 d Fish Creek 24; Dalyston 42 d Tarwin 18; Kilcunda-Bass, InverlochKongwak - bye. 17 & Under: Stony Creek 36 d DWWWW 18; Foster 23 d Toora 17; Korumburra-Bena 54 d Phillip Island 7; Fish creek 48 d MDU 24; Dalyston 43 d Tarwin 25; Yarram 79 d Kilcunda-Bass 13; Inverloch-

Kongwak - bye. 15 & Under: Stony Creek 35 d DWWWW 29; Foster 26 d Toora 25; Korumburra-Bena 32 d Phillip Island 17; Fish Creek 47 d MDU 19; Dalyston 38 d Tarwin 32; Yarram 32 d Kilcunda-Bass 8; InverlochKongwak - bye. 13 & Under: Stony Creek 27 d DWWWW 21; Foster 41 d Toora 5; Phillip Island 15 d KorumburraBena 14; Fish Creek 11 d MDU 7; Dalyston 44 d Tarwin 7; Yarram 27 d Kil-Bass 7; Inv-Kongwak - bye. Ladders A Grade Kor-Bena ............ 246.9 56 Foster.................. 236.8 52 Dalyston ............. 201.7 44 Stony Creek ....... 140.1 44 MDU ................... 132.1 44 Inv-Kongwak ..... 108.6 34 Fish Creek ............. 90.9 32 Phillip Island ......... 85.8 30 Yarram ................... 80.9 24 Toora ..................... 50.8 20 DWWWW............. 31.4 12 B Grade Foster.................. 254.5 56 Dalyston ............. 178.7 48

Kor-Bena ............ 178.3 44 Inv-Kongwak ..... 156.5 44 MDU ................... 136.4 40 Phillip Island...... 116.6 36 DWWWW........... 107.4 30 Fish Creek ............. 88.6 28 Stony Creek......... 105.4 26 Toora ..................... 85.7 24 Kil-Bass................. 57.0 12 Tarwin ................... 35.7 12 Yarram ..................... 18.3 4 C Grade Foster.................. 303.2 56 MDU ................... 146.5 52 Dalyston ............. 162.8 48 Kor-Bena ............ 176.2 44 Stony Creek ....... 160.7 44 Inv-Kongwak ..... 137.6 36 Fish Creek ........... 102.1 32 Phillip Island ......... 93.4 24 Tarwin ................... 67.1 20 Toora ..................... 52.2 20 DWWWW............. 51.2 12 Kil-Bass................. 39.5 12 17 & Under Yarram ............... 318.0 56 Kor-Bena ............ 347.1 52 Fish Creek .......... 313.2 48 Dalyston ............. 156.3 44 Phillip Island...... 121.3 40 Inv-Kongwak ..... 105.9 32 Stony Creek........... 96.2 32 MDU ..................... 82.5 28 Foster..................... 63.7 28

DWWWW............. 46.4 16 Tarwin ................... 54.6 12 Toora ..................... 34.4 12 Kil-Bass................... 19.6 4 15 & Under Fish Creek .......... 199.5 52 Stony Creek ....... 171.1 52 DWWWW.......... 146.1 40 Kor-Bena ............ 132.7 40 Foster.................. 106.0 40 Inv-Kongwak ..... 132.8 36 Dalyston ................ 95.1 32 Toora ................... 101.8 28 MDU ..................... 87.7 28 Yarram ................... 77.0 20 Phillip Island ......... 79.7 16 Tarwin ................... 59.7 12 Kilcunda-Bass ....... 33.0 8 13 & Under Dalyston ............. 386.5 52 Yarram ............... 268.0 52 Kor-Bena ............ 294.2 46 Phillip Island...... 241.4 44 Fish Creek .......... 209.4 40 Foster.................. 147.6 36 Inv-Kongwak ...... 198.8 34 MDU ................... 124.6 28 Toora ..................... 38.6 20 Tarwin ................... 33.4 16 Kil-Bass................. 29.3 16 Stony Creek........... 23.9 12 DWWWW............. 19.9 8

Under 17: Maffra 43 d Leongatha 28. Awards: Kate McCracken (Evans Petroleum) and Prue Tyson (Leongatha RSL). After an interrupted pregame the girls got off to a slow start and it didn’t get any better, with Maffra winning easily in the end. Keep trying girls, you’ll get them next time. Under 15: Maffra 36 d Leongatha 24. Awards: Taylar Kerr (McCartin’s Hotel) and Jess Clark (Evans Petroleum). Maffra went to a quick lead early in the ﬁrst quarter but the girls fought hard and were only three down at quarter time. We maintained the pressure to three

quarter time, only dropping one goal each quarter. An unfortunate injury saw Maffra well ahead at the ﬁnal bell, but all the girls gave one hundred per cent. Best wishes to Sarah McCahon and a speedy recovery. Under 13: Leongatha 33 d Maffra 25. Awards: Kristy O’Loughlin (Leongatha RSL) and Codie Davidson (Network Video). After a very slow start the girls managed to pull it together. We were only one up at three quarter time and won by eight. Fantastic last quarter by everyone.

• PARROTS NETBALL

A Grade: Maffra 50 d Leongatha 45. Awards: Kathy Reid (LC Excessorise and Ebony Best (Nagel’s Pharmacy). It was an unlucky loss this week against a very strong Maffra team. All areas of the court worked to their best. A very close game, unfortunately Maffra ran away with the win with very accurate shooting. Bad luck girls. B Grade: Leongatha 56 d Maffra 44. Awards: Kate Pellicano (Seraﬁno’s Pizza) and Melanie Hughes (Leongatha RSL). Fantastic team work B Grade girls. We kept running it out in the heat really well. Thanks

to Mel for ﬁlling in, you shot beautifully, and good work Rachel who was put in goals and Pella Bank in defence. Let’s focus for Wonthaggi next week; a big win would be great. C Grade: Maffra 49 d Leongatha 34. Awards: Sandi LeaskGrylls (South Gippsland Therapy Centre) and Michelle Street (Inﬂuence Clothing). What a great game girls. Our defence ran hard and was getting some fantastic intercepts. Great positioning by our shooters made it easy for our attackers. Keep up the awesome work girls. Although we went down in the end we’re improving each week.

Extended arms: Zali Vicino reaches to defend Stony Creek’s Serena Cope. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@ www.fourcornersframing.biz

Defence: Rebecca Mangiaﬁco puts pressure on Helena Brew.

Leongatha & District netball Results Saturday July 2 11/Under: Mirboo North Gold 8 drew Mt Eccles Navy 8, Mirboo North Purple 16 d Mt Eccles White 5, Town Green 5 drew Mt Eccles Pink 5, Mt Eccles Aqua 14 d St Laurence Gold 10, South Gippsland 26 d St Laurence Blue 7, Town Tangerine 10 d Town Black 5. 13/Under: Mt Eccles Pink 23 d Mirboo North 9, St Laurence Gold 22 d South Gippsland 14, Mt Eccles Purple 11 d Town Black 8, Town Tangerine 19 d Mt Eccles Aqua 12, Town Green 18 d St Laurence Burgundy 11. 15/Under: South Gippsland 40 d Mt Eccles

17, Town Green 26 d Town Black 17, Town Tangerine 29 d Mirboo North 14. 17/Under / C Grade: Mirboo North 47 d St Laurence 24, South Gippsland 39 d Town 36. B Grade: Town Black 48 d Town Tangerine 34, Mt Eccles Aqua 41 d Mt Eccles White 31, Mt Eccles Navy 56 d Mt Eccles Pink 25. A Grade: Town 54 d Mt Eccles White 38, St Laurence 52 d Mt Eccles Aqua 38.

Ladders 13/Under Town Green................151.09 St Laurence Burg .....162.00 Town Black ............... 114.68 Mt Eccles Pink ...........129.57 St Laurence Gold ........124.55 Mt Eccles Aqua ...........104.38

17 16 11 10 9 9

Mt Eccles Purple ..........82.05 Town Tangerine.............81.95 Mirboo North ................41.01 South Gippsland ............63.92 15/Under South Gippsland ........292.59 Town Green................225.24 Mt Eccles ...................103.80 Town Black ..................75.12 Town Tangerine.............53.73 Mirboo North ................30.50 17/Under / C Grade Town ...........................184.24 South Gippsland ........155.31 Mirboo North ..............86.58 St Laurence ..................35.37 B Grade Mt Eccles Aqua..........153.14 Town Black ................145.64 Mt Eccles Navy ..........134.73 Mt Eccles White ..........86.47 Town Tangerine.............73.99 St Laurence ...................70.71 Mt Eccles Pink ..............51.72 A Grade Town ...........................132.56 St Laurence ................128.88 Mt Eccles Aqua............95.01 Mt Eccles White ..........60.34

7 5 4 2 16 16 10 8 4 0 16 12 8 0 16 16 14 8 6 6 6 14 12 10 0

Gippsland netball Results - Round 11 A Grade: Warragul 26 lt Morwell 70, Wonthaggi 71 d Sale 29, Maffra 50 d Leongatha 45, Traralgon 53 lt Drouin 55, Moe 25 lt Bairnsdale 65. B Grade: Warragul 24 lt Morwell 62, Wonthaggi 30 lt Sale 47, Maffra 40 lt Leongatha 56, Traralgon 62 d Drouin 42, Moe 21 lt Bairnsdale 60. C Grade: Warragul 11 lt Morwell 42, Wonthaggi 51 d Sale 25, Maffra 49 d Leongatha 34, Traralgon 48 d Drouin 30, Moe 16 lt Bairnsdale 39. 17 & Under: Warragul 22 lt Morwell 41, Wonthaggi 26 lt Sale 40, Maffra 43 d Leongatha 28, Traralgon 46 d Drouin 26, Moe 23 lt Bairnsdale 28. 15 & Under: Warragul 27 d Morwell 16, Wonthaggi 17 lt Sale 37, Maffra 36 d Leongatha 24, Traralgon 53 d Drouin 14, Moe

10 lt Bairnsdale 57. 13 & Under: Warragul 36 d Morwell 8, Wonthaggi 17 lt Sale 31, Maffra 25 lt Leongatha 33, Traralgon 26 d Drouin 19, Moe 14 lt Bairnsdale 31.

Ladders A Grade Wonthaggi ..................131.13 Bairnsdale ....................151.2 Traralgon ....................140.2 Morwell ........................129.0 Maffra ..........................128.6 Drouin ...........................124.3 Leongatha...................... 112.2 Sale..................................63.7 Moe .................................51.8 Warragul ..........................44.4 B Grade Morwell ........................171.4 Traralgon .....................163.9 Leongatha ....................137.8 Sale ...............................125.4 Drouin ..........................129.5 Bairnsdale ..................... 112.0 Maffra..............................99.1 Wonthaggi .......................59.6 Warragul ..........................40.7 Moe .................................39.1 C Grade Traralgon .....................208.9 Morwell ........................183.3 Wonthaggi ....................132.7 Bairnsdale ....................129.8 Maffra ..........................122.5

36 32 32 32 32 24 20 8 4 0 40 40 34 28 24 24 18 8 4 0 44 36 32 30 30

Drouin .............................94.0 Leongatha........................77.3 Sale..................................67.5 Warragul ..........................57.5 Moe .................................37.8 17 & Under Maffra ..........................277.3 Traralgon .....................188.0 Sale ...............................175.5 Leongatha ....................157.6 Wonthaggi ......................89.3 Drouin .............................74.0 Morwell ...........................81.4 Bairnsdale .......................54.6 Moe .................................55.5 Warragul ..........................25.4 15 & Under Traralgon .....................337.1 Sale ...............................355.8 Bairnsdale ....................269.2 Maffra .......................... 113.7 Wonthaggi ....................105.8 Drouin .............................78.3 Leongatha........................82.7 Morwell ...........................38.8 Warragul ..........................24.9 Moe .................................26.6 13 & Under Traralgon .....................243.0 Sale ...............................328.5 Wonthaggi ....................179.6 Bairnsdale ....................101.7 Leongatha ......................97.3 Drouin ...........................106.5 Maffra..............................61.2 Moe .................................57.4 Warragul ..........................36.0 Morwell ...........................34.3

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So close, yet so far L E O N G AT H A’ S 21-point loss to Maffra on Saturday was the 21st consecutive time that they have come up short against the league powerhouse. The Parrots trailed by a point at each of the ﬁrst two changes and held a two point lead going into the last, but they faded out, only scoring one last quarter goal. A huge Leongatha contingent made the trek to Maffra for the match, hoping that the eight year hoodoo could be abolished. Coach Adrian Campbell was surprisingly calm following the loss, and had many words of praise for his players. “That one got away from us,” he said. “You guys did well today, we can see it. You are getting closer.” “If we meet them in a ﬁnal I think that’s where we’ll grab them.” From the beginning of the match the players had the belief that the match could be theirs, and they were running on top of the

ground full of confidence. With three players in for their first Leongatha Senior game, the enthusiasm in the change rooms was obvious. And it showed on the field, as the Parrots kicked the first goal and battled hard to continue the trend. At quarter time they stood near level, but they still had plenty of work to do. Too often Maffra found easy paths to goal, using the ball well as has been their trademark for the past decade. The first half was as even as could be, with the Leongatha faithful often asking questions of the umpiring. The free-kick count stood in the Eagles’ favour, but that was no excuse as tensions boiled over on the field. Nick Nagel was proving a handful for the Maffra defenders, marking everything that came his way and finishing with seven goals. His normal partner in crime Chris Verboon was sent to the backline where he battled admirably, taking big marks and setting

up play well. Captain Jack Hughes copped a heavy knock, and was forced to sit down at the three quarter time huddle. But the skipper got up and played his heart out as Campbell revved home the importance of a win against their arch-nemesis. Maffra were too good in the last quarter, winning the stoppages, contested ball and ﬁnding loose men in a quarter that showed they just know how to win. The Parrots have a match with Wonthaggi to look forward to next week. Maffra 16.15.111 d Leongatha 14.6.90 Maffra Best: O.Booth, D.Stubbe, S.Bedggood, D.Bedggood, J.Stubbe, K.Porter Goals: D.Bedggood 4, B.Connelly 3, D.Stubbe 3, S.Bedggood 3, B.Batalha 1, A.Gieschen 1, G.Jones 1 Leongatha Best: C.Sanbrook, T.Marriott, N.Nagel, B.Vernon, C.Verboon, D.Westaway Goals: N.Nagel 7, Z.Griffiths 2, J.Kilsby 2, C.Sanbrook 1, N.Tuckett 1, T.Marriott 1 RESERVES

Leongatha 11.11.77 d Maffra 6.4.40 Top goalkicker: C. Brown (Leongatha) 7. Leongatha Best: C.Brown, M.Fleming, P.Kindellan, J.Tomada, S.Vagg, R.Mullens

Nick Tuckett: the Under 16s skipper played a brilliant game in the Seniors on Saturday. Maffra Best: J.Jones, S.Bates, S.Bullen, T.Tudor, C.Pleydell THIRDS

Maffra 10.6.66 d Leongatha 4.13.37 Top goalkickers: J.Bennett, S.Driffield (Maffra) 3. Maffra Best: J.Pratt, J.Davis, B.May, J.Weatherley, C.Bourke, J.Read Leongatha Best: M.Sullivan, L.Sperling, P.Williams, P.McCaughan, J.Hickey, M.Elliott FOURTHS

Maffra 13.12.90 d Leongatha 6.5.41 Top goalkickers: C. Driffield (Maffra) and J. McMillan (Leongatha) 3. Maffra Best: C.Driffield, E.Hiscock, B.Little, D.Mack, B.Ingram, D.Harrington Leongatha Best: B.Vanrooy, B.Tomada, J.McMillan, J.Brydon, B.Chalmers, B.Rosser

Power goes down to Sale ROUND 11 action in the Gippsland League saw Wonthaggi take on Sale with the Power’s Paul Brosnan celebrating his 200th senior game for his side.

Unfortunately it was not the ideal finish to the day, with the Power eventually going down in a spirited effort on their home patch. Sale had come to play and despite having a few respected players out of their team they were playing really classy football from the bounce. Wonthaggi were also without a few of their stars, with Lucas White being the major out, this did impact Wonthaggi’s midfielders somewhat. The Magpies applied some heavy pressure early and kicked the first two goals through a couple of clever passes. Kremmer found himself on a strong opponent.

Sale’s key forward Ferguson was causing problems down back, with the League’s leading goal kicker booting three in the second to extend the Magpies’ lead. Kane Fraser was also getting plenty of touches in the centre for Sale. McDonald responded for Wonthaggi and snapped one from 30 out to give his side some much needed spark and the Power seem to lift in all areas. However they went into the main break down by 22 points. Wonthaggi re-grouped and came out ﬁring in the third. Sale were very composed and didn’t allow the Power to get their running game going. Jenkins and Shaw both tried hard for Wonthaggi as did O’Connor. Tristan Mayling was stretchered off after a heavy knock and Wonthaggi ran out of legs. with Andrew Seccull also done for the day by three quarter time.

An early goal to Ben Young gave Wonthaggi some hope, then Tom Wells responded and kicked a ripper whilst on the run. Ben Eddy also slotted a nice major through in his return game but it was too late,

with Sale’s lead not overly big, but enough to see them over the line. The Power in high spirits for one of the club’s great players, Brosnan himself was one of the team’s best on the day.

Sale 16.15.111 d Wonthaggi Power 12.11.83

C.Elliott, L.Phillips, M.Lobley, C.Dyt THIRDS

Sale Best: B.Hudson, K.Martin, C.Laverty, J.Dessent, T.Collins, J.McIntyre Goals: M.Ferguson 7, K.Martin 3, N.Fowler 3, J.McIntyre 2, B.Rathnow 1 Wonthaggi Power Best: T.Gilliland, E.Shaw, B.Young, S.Asa Leausa, L.McDonald, T.Harley Goals: B.Young 3, L.McDonald 3, M.Kremmer 2, P.Solohub 1, R.Underwood 1, T.Wells 1, B.Eddy 1 RESERVES

Sale10.12.72 d Wonthaggi Power 7.6.48

Wonthaggi Power 7.14.56 Sale 6.3.39 Top goalkicker: R. Tack, R. Todd (Wonthaggi Power), B. Sayers (Sale) 2. Wonthaggi Power Best: K.McCarthy, L.Trew, K.Atkinson, L.Jones, L.Demunk Sale Best: K.Morrison, B.Sayers,

Moving forward: Power coach Leigh McDonald sends the ball long against Sale on Saturday.

Top goalkickers: L.Brown, T.McMillan, A.Spencer, (Sale) and P. Ryan (Wonthaggi Power) 2. Sale Best: L.Brown, S.Jackson, H.Sloan, A.Spencer, T.McMillan, C.Garrett Wonthaggi Power Best: S.Roche, D.O’Connor, P.Ryan, B.Graham, M.McCall FOURTHS

Wonthaggi Power 8.6.54 d Sale 4.4.28 Top goalkicker: A. Ferreira-Neto (Wonthaggi Power) and L. Kelly (Sale) 3. Wonthaggi Power Best: T.Landells, T.Hamilton, B.Preston, J.Membrey, M.Combridge, A.Murray Sale Best: L.Kelly, J.Kiss, J.Meade, J.Woods, M.Ogilive, E.Johnson

Parrots twos too good

Gippsland League

LEONGATHA’S Reserves side is ﬂying high so far in 2011, and has found themselves two games clear on top of the ladder after Round 11. Veteran Cameron Brown, slotted seven goals in a best on ground display. He kicked the opening three majors and his side never looked back. The Parrots were all over second-placed Maffra, who will be their biggest challenger come ﬁnals time. However, the players faded late in the game, which is something that the team will have to address going into the rest of the year. Coach Mark Lafferty has been very happy with the players form so far, and will be encouraging them to continue in the same vein in the coming weeks.

Round 11

Other matches SENIORS Morwell 16.11.107 d Warragul 8.15.63. Traralgon 12.18.90 d Drouin 11.7.73. Bairnsdale 12.8.80 d Moe 10.13.73.

RESERVES Morwell 13.5.83 d Warragul 4.12.36. Drouin 10.11.71 d Traralgon 3.10.28.

UNDER 18 Warragul 9.17.71 d Morwell 5.6.36. Traralgon 23.7.145 d Drouin 2.2.14.

UNDER 16 Morwell 6.10.46 d Warragul 6.6.42. Traralgon 15.20.110 d Drouin 2.0.12. Bairnsdale 23.24.162 d Moe 5.3.33.

UNDER 18

SENIORS

LADDER

LADDER W

L D

Traralgon ..... 8 2 1 122.20 Sale ............ 8 3 0 145.69 Won Power .... 7 4 0 116.59 Drouin.......... 6 4 1 114.02 Maffra ......... 6 5 0 114.76 Bairnsdale ........5 5 1 89.78 Leongatha ........5 6 0 106.68 Moe..................4 6 1 92.97 Morwell ............4 7 0 73.04 Warragul ........0 11 0 53.90 GOALKICKERS M. Ferguson (Sale) ............ (7) N. Nagel (Leongatha) ......... (7) R. Donaldson (Moe) ........... (3) J .Gibbs (Bairnsdale).......... (2) D. McKenna (Traralgon) ..... (3) C. Dunne (Drouin) .............. (0) D. Bedggood (Maffra) ........ (4) B. Connelly (Maffra) ........... (3) B. Martin (Sale) .................. (0) T. Johnson (Moe) ............... (3) M. Kremmer (Won) ............ (2) Z. Griffiths (Leongatha) ...... (2)

Pts

34 32 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 0 47 39 38 32 32 31 28 25 25 25 25 25

RESERVES L D

Leongatha .....9 1 Maffra ....... 17 3 Drouin..........7 3 Sale ............6 4 Moe ............4 4 Traralgon .........4 6 Won Power ....3 6 Morwell ...........3 7 Warragul .........0 9

L D

0 1 4 4 5 5 7 8 9

0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

Pts

486.34 236.39 194.36 125.27 74.59 55.08 62.90 45.10 37.07

36 36 24 24 18 14 12 8 4

GOALKICKERS J. McIntyre (Sale) .............. (0) J. Brown (Warragul)........... (4) T. Burgess (Leongatha) ...... (2) L. Sperling (Leongatha) ..... (2) L. White (Traralgon) ........... (3) W. Siania (Bairnsdale) ........ (0) N. Storer (Bairnsdale) ........ (0) J. Gray (Traralgon) ............. (4) D. Loprese (Traralgon) ....... (0) S. Driffield (Maffra) ............ (3) J. Weatherley (Maffra) ....... (0) L. Sutton (Bairnsdale) ........ (0) J. Martyn (Sale) ................. (0)

48 24 23 20 20 17 17 13 12 12 12 12 12

UNDER 16

LADDER W

Bairnsdale .... 9 Traralgon ...... 9 Sale ............ 6 Leongahta ..... 6 Maffra ......... 4 Drouin ..............3 Warragul ..........3 Won Power ......2 Morwell ............1

LADDER %

Pts

0 195.42 36 0 97.37 28 0 113.24 28 0 116.88 24 1 96.57 18 0 72.14 16 1 85.08 14 0 74.24 12 0 37.02 0

GOALKICKERS C. Brown (Leongatha) ........ (7) J. Langshaw (Maffra) ......... (0) M. Davies (Leongatha) ....... (1) G. Harrison (Moe) .............. (0) D. Couling (Morwell) .......... (5) C. Pleydell (Maffra) ............ (1) R. Tack (Won) .................... (2) A. Gieschen (Maffra) .......... (0) N. Burr (Drouin) ................. (2) M. Delaney (Sale) ............... (1) P. Alger (Drouin) ................ (1)

L D

Traralgon ... 10 1 Sale ...........9 1 Bairnsdale ...8 2 Maffra ........7 4 Won Power ...6 5 Leongatha ......5 6 Drouin ...........3 8 Warragul ........3 8 Morwell ..........2 9 Moe..............1 10

0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

395.21 343.75 327.32 113.69 100.85 108.82 63.92 36.74 44.50 21.41

Pts

40 38 34 28 24 20 12 12 8 4

GOALKICKERS 25 21 19 17 16 15 14 13 13 11 11

J. Kiss (Sale) ...................... (0) B. Doran (Leongatha) ......... (2) J. Cunico (Traralgon) ......... (5) P. Ryan (Won) .................... (1) D. Hayes (Bairnsdale) ........ (1) W. Patterson (Bairnsdale) .. (1) M. Nelson (Traralgon) ........ (0) T. Tatterson (Maffra) .......... (0) Z. Petrovic (Sale) ............... (0) R. Jacobsen (Traralgon) ..... (1)

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Korumburra-Bena top dogs THE battle of the Bulldogs was on again between Korumburra-Bena and Phillip Island and both teams gave it their all in a low scoring match.

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Pts

Kil-Bass ......12 1 0 173.16 48 Kor-Bena .....10 3 0 166.50 40 Foster .......... 9 3 0 185.35 36 Stony Creek .. 8 4 0 131.43 32 Dalyston ....... 7 5 0 146.91 28 Fish Creek..... 7 5 0 137.69 28 MDU.................7 5 0 133.90 28 Inv-Kongwak ....7 5 0 129.19 28 Yarram .............6 7 0 103.77 24 Phillip Island ...4 9 0 100.77 16 Tarwin ..............3 10 0 71.96 12 Toora ..................1 11 0 28.01 4 DWWWW ...........0 13 0 21.46 0 GOALKICKERS L. James (Kil-Bass) ............ (3) T. Bartholomew (Foster)... (13) C. Maskell (Kor-Bena) ........ (0) J. Best (Foster) .................. (4) J. Swift (Yarram) ................ (7) B. Anderson (Fish Creek) ... (2) C. Graham (Dalyston) ........ (4) J. Wells (Kil-Bass).............. (1) C. Langley (Stony Creek) ... (5) T. Krause (Inv-Kongwak) .... (0)

87 64 52 45 42 41 39 35 33 32

Phillip Island got off to a good start, getting clean possessions and putting the ball on the boot when it was needed while Korumburra-Bena struggled to get it through the big sticks, wasting valuable scoring opportunities. Coming into the second quarter Korumburra-Bena were taking control of the game and getting a lot more of the ball, although still struggling to keep it straight in front of goal, kicking two goals and eight behinds for the ﬁrst half. With that, Phillip Island still led with a margin of four points at the main break. The visitors stepped it up in the third quarter and managed to sneak in three goals and extend the lead out to 18, even

Quick hands: Chad Macri gets a handball away to team-mate Dale Wyhoon just before he’s taken over the line by Lachie Cleeland.

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Kor-Bena .....13 0 Fish creek ....10 2 Dalyston ......10 2 Kil-Bass ....... 9 4 Philip Island .. 7 5 Tarwin ......... 7 6 Foster ...............6 6 MDU.................6 6 Stony Creek......5 7 Inv-Kongwak ....4 8 DWWWW .......1 11 Yarram ...........1 12 Toora ..............1 11

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

371.06 52 297.88 40 284.71 40 162.39 36 117.08 32 113.05 28 113.38 24 86 97 24 86.98 20 126.44 16 34.66 4 21.77 4 20.83 4

GOALKICKERS L. Wilkinson (Dalyston)...... (1) R. Quaife (Kor-Bena) .......... (2) J. Wallis (Kor-Bena) ........... (2) J. Jackson (Inv-Kongwak).. (0) K. Taylor (Phillip Island) ..... (1) D. Smith (Foster) ............... (5) B. Redpath (Fish Creek) ..... (0) D. Jenkins (Fish Creek) ...... (2) S. McRae (Tarwin) ............. (1) B. Vague (Kil-Bass) ............ (0) M. Boyle (Dalyston) ........... (0)

59 51 33 32 29 22 21 20 29 18 18

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Pts

355.24 318.64 353.67 221.01 190.19 227.61 132.33 47.45 44.17 33.18 30.47 33.82 28.37

48 48 36 36 36 32 28 16 16 12 8 4 4

GOALKICKERS M. Green (Foster) ............... (8) J. Goewie (Kil-Bass) ........... (4) J. Meade (Kor-Bena) .......... (3) D. Vardy (DWWWW).......... (2) K. Salama (Kil-Bass) .......... (2) P. Pattison (Kor-Bena) ........ (0) M. Howell (Dalyston) ......... (1) A. Schreck (Dalyston) ........ (2) S. Taylor (Phillip Island) ..... (0) J. Toner (Toora) ................. (0) J. Hughes (Phillip Island) ... (0) M. Schreck (Dalyston) ....... (2) J. Black (Phillip Island) ...... (0)

48 43 40 36 31 30 23 21 19 19 19 19 19

Kor-Bena .....12 1 Kil-Bass ......12 1 Dalyston ....... 9 3 MDU............ 9 3 Foster .......... 9 3 Phillip Island . 8 5 DWWWW .........7 6 Fish Creek ........4 8 Toora ................4 8 Stony Creek......3 9 Yarram ...........2 11 Tarwin ............1 12 Inv-K’wak .......1 11

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Big quarter sees Fishy home A BIG second quarter to Fish Creek set up a 16-point win over rival MDU on Saturday. The Kangaroos held a slender twopoint lead at the ﬁrst change and the game looked set to go down to the wire all day. But an inspirational second quarter which saw them kick seven goals pushed Fishy ahead. Daniel Jago and his fellow midﬁelders were to thank for the onslaught, as they won the centre clearances as well as the stoppages around the ground. The win has pushed Fishy into the top six and means MDU are sitting just four percentage points outside. Fish Creek’s massive second quarter was answered by the Demons’ third, who piled on six goals of their own to

the Kangaroos’ three. It left the Roos 16 points clear going into the final term, and it was obvious that MDU were going to continue to push until the final siren. But the Demons couldn’t close the gap, kicking two goals to Fish Creek’s one goal six. The home side could not put the ball through the middle of the goals in the final term, and in the end possibly cost themselves some valuable percentage points. Next week Fish Creek will tackle Dalyston in a fifth versus sixth battle which should be match of the round. MDU will play Toora at home in a game they should win, which may see them sneak into the final six ahead of either Fishy or Daly.

UNDER 15 W L D

Kor-Bena ... 13 0 Fish Creek.. 10 1 Dalyston .... 11 1 Phillip Is......8 4 Kil-Bass ......7 4 Foster .........7 5 Inv-K’wak .......6 6 Stony Creek....5 6 DWWWW .....3 10 MDU.............1 10 Tarwin ............2 1 Toora ............2 10 Yarram ...........0 7

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

696.76 1004.50 646.60 204.47 189.66 160.38 126.29 69.84 27.15 23.88 22.77 16.27 13.92

GOALKICKERS J. Buckland (Fish Creek) .... (7) E. Staley (Foster)................ (6) N. Arney (Kil-Bass) ............ (0) J. Hopkins (Kor-Bena) ........ (2) B. Dorling (Kor-Bena)......... (3) O. Bates (Dalyston) ............ (0) B. Johnston (Phillip Is.) ..... (0) M. Boyd (Kor-Bena) ........... (3) G. Staley (Fish Creek)......... (0)

Pts

52 44 44 36 36 28 24 24 12 8 8 8 0

50 49 41 38 32 31 30 26 23

Catchya later: MDU’s Ben Maxwell shows his Fish Creek opponent a clean pair of heels on Saturday afternoon.

Fish Creek 15.16.106 d M.D.U. 14.6.90 Fish Creek best: D. Jago, A. Ireland, J. Rouda, T. Harris, J. Shaw, T. Manne Goals: M. Livingstone 3, M. Standfield 2, C. Park 2, J. Shaw 2, B. Anderson 2, J. Rouda 1, L. Park 1, B. Anderson 1, T. Harris 1 M.D.U. best: T. Tohiariki, A. Harris, C. Tohiariki, D. ADKINS, C. Salmon, C. Hutcheson Goals: A. Harris 6, S. Clark 2, K. Gowers 1, M. Wilson 1, C. Tohiariki 1, C. Hutcheson 1, P. Harris 1, B. Maxwell 1 RESERVES

Fish Creek 13.9.87 d M.D.U. 4.6.30 Top goalkicker: J. Law (Fish Creek) 3. Fish Creek best: J. Lawson, J. Spokes, N. Rundle, J. Danckert, K. Hams, K. Staff

M.D.U. best: B. Densley, C. Thomas, B. Stoertebecker, J. McInnes, M. Smith, T. Jans THIRDS

M.D.U 10.12.72 d Fish Creek 1.0.6 Top goalkicker: J. Forrester (M.D.U.) 3. M.D.U. best: H. Morris, J. Forrester, M. Olden, A. Trotto, S. Synan, J. Winderlich Fish Creek best: C. Moon, R. Dent, C. Batten, A. Straw, A. Vuillermin, K. Byers FOURTHS

Fish Creek 16.13.109 d M.D.U. 0.0.00 Top goalkicker: B. Harfield/Park (Fish Creek) 8 Fish Creek best: J. McGannon, B. Pulham, C. Hengstberger, D. Ryan, O. Straw, J. Buckland M.D.U. best: J. Graham, B. Pickersgill, M. Redmond, M. Trotto, C. McInnes, J. Panozzo

Korumburra-Bena 7.16.58 d Phillip Island 7.6.48 Korumburra-Bena best: S. Bray, L. Carpenter, D. Wyhoon, A. Zuidema, C. Macri, M. Olden Goals: L. Carpenter 3, S. Braithwaite 1, B. Fitzpatrick 1, J. Rippingale 1, A. Zuidema 1 Phillip Island best: R. McKenzie, S. Murdoch, J. Rocotas, C. Terlich, L. Cleeland, J. Niven Goals: S. Murdoch 2, T. Daff 2, Z. Wagner 1, D. Larsson 1, B. Lawrence 1 RESERVES

Korumburra-Bena 24.9.153 d Phillip Island 2.5.17

though Korumburra-Bena were getting more of the ball. Both teams came in hard in the fourth, with tight contests and hard tackles which had the crowd getting excited. Dale Wyhoon was doing all he could coming out of the back line for Korumburra-Bena, while Lachie Cleeland was going hard in the centre, laying good tackles for Phillip Island. The home side managed to claw back in the fourth, scoring three handy goals to get in front and led through until the ﬁnal siren, winning by 10. Despite the superb efforts of Christian Terlich and James Niven, Phillip Island went home without the four points and will face Kilcunda-Bass this week. It was a good win to boost the spirits of the Korumburra-Bena camp as they go up against Inverloch-Kongwak in upcoming round 15.

Top goalkicker: M. Lambe, A. Alger (Korumburra-Bena) 3 Korumburra-Bena best: M. Lambe, A. Alger, J. Hopkins, J. PATERSON, D. Muir, A. Ward Phillip Island: D. Johnston, D. Garton, J. Elson, M. Guy, S. Kirton, A. Goyne. THIRDS

Korumburra-Bena 12.9.81 d Phillip Island 6.5.41 Top goalkicker: M. Edwards 3, J. Meade (Korumburra-Bena) and M. Wright (Phillip Island) 3. Korumburra-Bena best: D. James, S. McIvor, L. Auddino, M. Edwards, A. Snooks, J. Harris

Phillip Island best: G. Powles, A. Redmond, D. Clarke, T. Sandbach, T. Cole, J. Peters FOURTHS

Korumburra-Bena 19.6.120 d Phillip Island 0.1.1 Top goalkicker: K. Cosson, M. Boyd, J. Harris, B. Dorling (Korumburra-Bena) 3. Korumburra-Bena best: J. Hopkins, B. Dorling, M. Boyd, N. Somerville, S. Lacy, K. Cosson Phillip Island best: J. Van Zanen, T. Lee, B. Johnston, J. Taylor, G. Le, C. Porter

Dalyston back into six DALYSTON moved back into the top six after an important six goal win over Tarwin at Shark Park on Saturday. The Magpies went into the game without Russell and Jennings. Dalyston kicked to the clubroom end favoured by the breeze. Both sides were winning their share of the ball but Dalyston had many options up forward. Tarwin were under pressure and Dalyston rebounded out of defence, scoring six goals two points to a single goal. There was plenty of passion, feelings boiling over at quarter time. The Sharks had a player yellow carded. Quarter time scores: Tarwin 1-0-6, Dalyston 6-2-38. In the second quarter, the Sharks, playing with seventeen men, scored three early goals to reduce the margin to 13 points. Each side scored another goal before the Magpies

scored two late goals to reassert their authority on the game to lead by 25 points at half time. Half time scores: Tarwin 5-1-31, Dalyston 9-2-56. Dalyston dominated the third quarter. The midfield took control, working hard to add six unanswered goals. Tarwin had difficulty penetrating forward. The Magpies defence restricted the Sharks to two points. Three-quarter time score: Tarwin 5-3-33, Dalyston 15-3-93. In the final quarter the Sharks, down by 10 goals, came out full of running, scoring four early goals. Tarwin coach, Cann was an elusive forward all day, finishing with seven goals. Dalyston steadied, kicking three goals. The Sharks kicked two more in time on. Dalyston won by 36 points. Cann was the leading goalkicker in the game. Dalyston had a spread of multiple goal-

Dalyston 18.5.113 d Tarwin 12.5.77

G. Magro, C. Bowman THIRDS

Dalyston best: S. Sibly, D. Kelly, J. Sibly, P. McKenna, K. Schrape, C. Graham Goals: C. Graham 4, B. Carew 3, M. Rosendale 3, P. McKenna 2, P. Dunlop 2, J. Sibly 1, R. Birnie 1, D. Wylie 1, M. Garnham 1 Tarwin best: J. Cann, R. Houston, A. Jelbart, J. McMicking, C. Whitbourne, J. Chalmers Goals: J. Cann 7, A. Jelbart 2, D. Lawton 2, T. Williamson 1 RESERVES

Dalyston 13.11.89 d Tarwin 2.2.14

Tarwin 9.13.67 d Dalyston 9.6.60 Top goalkickers: B. O’ Halloran (Tarwin) and J. Hosking (Dalyston) 3. Tarwin best: A. Jerrard, M. Carter, N. McRae, V. Van Dillen, J. Shill, S. McRae Dalyston best: S. Coldebella, A. Gennaccaro, J. McRae, R. Davey,

Top goalkickers: A. Schreck, M. Schreck, K. Thomas, S. Kuyper (Dalyston) 2. Dalyston best: L. McRae, S. Kuyper, J. Connell, T. McNish, M. Howell, N. Ridley Tarwin best: M. Chalmers, J. O’Sullivan, D. Ginkel, O. Cumming, N. Browne, E. Charles FOURTHS

Dalyston 21.14.140 d Tarwin 3.1.19 Top goalkicker: J. Thomas (Dalyston) 6. Dalyston best: N. Bainbridge, J. Thomas, H. Wright, M. MCCoy, L. McLean, J. Kilgour Tarwin best: M. Chalmers, J. Simpson, N. Lomax, C. Loughridge, J. Moore, L. Keily

kickers, Graham 4, Carew 3 and Rosendale 3. Final scores: Tarwin 12-5-77 lt Dalyston 185-113. Next week: Tarwin has the bye while Dalyston are on the road again to Terrill Park, Fish Creek.

Alberton footy news

THE show game for Round 15 is Kilcunda-Bass v Phillip Island, to be played at Bass.

Following a Tribunal hearing on June 27, Owen Milton of Kilcunda-Bass was found guilty of “bumping or making forceful contact” towards Dylan Muir of Korumburra-Bena in the second quarter of the Seniors match on June 25, reported by umpire Mat Holmes, and suspended for one week. The Alberton Football League will be selecting a ‘Team of the Year’, which will be announced on Best and Fairest Vote Count night, to be held at Fish Creek on September 3, night of the preliminary final. In Round 14 on July 2, umpire Gary Matthews reported Joseph Alexander of Dalyston for abusive language during the fourth quarter of the Under 18s game between Tarwin and Dalyston. The player has accepted a one-week set penalty. Two weeks ago Yarram FC notified the league that, due to a shortage of numbers, they will not be fielding a Fourths team for the rest of the season.

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Allies take it up to Stony THE Allies and Stony Creek met for a second time in just four weeks.

Disaster struck five minutes into the first quarter when cousins Shane and Scott Kilgower collided head-on and both left the field of play on a stretcher and took no further part in the match. Fortunately Scott was up and about a short time later. Shane needed hospital surgery to stitch his bottom lip and mouth with something like 17 stitches. The Allies were without Travis Graeske and Keith Dobson so the bench had one only in reserve. Not to be denied the home side put in a great display of determination and teamwork but in the end the visitors were too strong and too clever. They were smart about their game in the midfield and Leigh Horsborough and Brad Hutchinson were quick to send the ball forward. A six goal to nil first term set up the game, but the young Allies team still kept battling on. At the start of term two the Allies kicked the first goal, with Admed El Kassaly and Anthony Garland picking up plenty of possessions around the middle and half forward. When Peter Griffiths marked strongly and was dealt with harshly, he gratefully took the 50 metre penalty to register the first goal. In the visitors’ forward zone Bradley and Chris Langley were proving a real handful but Leigh Madeley did a great job on them, so Stony went to the second option and Huggins managed three important goals in the second term. El Kassaly used his pace to get clear and score the Allies’ second, but it was the visitors who held a big lead at the half way mark. The third term was easily the most entertaining as the Allies gave it their best shot to outscore Stony Creek. From fullback, Leigh Madeley put the side into attack and via El Kassaly, Garland, Nathan Graeske and Michael O’Sullivan the ball was suddenly at fullforward. Jack Crapper outgunned two defenders and was paid a free for his efforts to score the fourth goal. Moments later Jarod Zagami broke clear and capped off the good play with a goal. Each time the Allies scored, Stony would be quick to answer with the Langleys, Brad and Chris each

kicking five apiece to keep the lead to 10 goals. By going in hard the Allies also gave away several frees and it’s history that we don’t get the 50-50 chances. Just before the last change Will Colbert ran down the centre corridor to find O’Sullivan for the team’s vital fifth, but at the centre bounce over-enthusiastic play gave the ball up and the visitors quickly replied as Van Der Pluym set up Chris Langley for a goal on the siren. The last quarter saw a positive move by coach Anthony Sheedy of putting Ben Vardy to fullforward, and he responded with two goals in a few minutes. The Allies back line of Madeley, Parry, Becker and Buckley did a great job in the final term, however the visitors went on to record a huge win. Under the circumstances the team gave a great account of themselves and should be proud of their efforts, particularly with the juniors involved. Next Saturday the Allies meet Yarram in the reverse local Derby at Yarram.

Stony Creek 21.15.141 d DWWWW 7.11.53 Stony Creek best: J. Shields, D. Zuidema, R. Harmes, B. Langley, K. Van Der Pluyme, C. Le Page. Goals: B. Langley 5, C. Langley 5, K. Van Der Pluyme 4, A. Huggins 2, D. Zuidema 2, B. Bowman, R. Harmes, C. Stone. DWWWW best: A. Elkassaby, A. Garland, L. Madeley, M. O’Sullivan, N. Graeske, J. Zagami. Goals: B. Vardy 2, J. Crapper, A. Elkassaby, P. Griffiths, M. O’Sullivan, J. Zagami.

RESERVES Stony Creek 13.12.90 d DWWWW 8.5.53 Top goalkicker: B. McKnight (Stony Creek) 4. Stony Creek best: A. Verboon, R. Hutchinson, M. Luscombe, T. Lonsdale, S. Browne, S. Hughes. DWWWW best: D. Quigley, K. Rendell, T. Hunter, B. Brooks, B. Barlow, M. Jabar.

THIRDS DWWWW 18.8.116 d Stony Creek 3.4.22 Top goalkicker: B. Reed (DWWWW) 4. DWWWW best: B. Vardy, B. O’Loughlin, B. Reed, A. Parry, E. Paterson, T. Williams. Stony Creek best: Not supplied.

FOURTHS Stony Creek 10.12.72 d DWWWW 0.0.00 Top goalkicker: T. Sinclair (Stony Creek) 5. Stony Creek best: L. Harrington, D. Enter, T. Stone, T. Sinclair, L. Moore, B. Smith. DWWWW best: W. Kilgower, S. Vening, J. Vening, B. Weston, A. Moore, S. Gamlin.

Lucky 13 for Bartholomew FOSTER, led by full-forward Tom Bartholomew’s 13 goals have reminded Alberton League followers why they are a force to be reckoned with for the rest of season 2011. Bartholomew played an absolute blinder, easily outscoring Toora on his own on Saturday. The Tigers have started purring along nicely in the last month, and are becoming a real threat to Kilcunda-Bass, who suffered a shock loss on Saturday. Toora came into the game with nothing to lose and battled heartily, but they were no match for the reigning premiers. An eight goal to one opening quarter left the Magpies reeling at the ﬁrst break, as the Tigers went out and repeated the

dose in the second quarter, this time kicking five goals to one. At half time they found themselves 12 goals in front, with Grylls and the rest of his midfield counterparts doing as they pleased in the midfield. Cat Grant was the best Toora player, but he did not have the support he would’ve liked and it meant that Foster were too easily able to get the ball moving quickly. Foster started to tire in the third term, and as a result their play slowed. They only managed to send home three goals to Toora’s one, who proved quite accurate, kicking three straight to the last change. The last quarter proved similar to the rest, with Foster again dominating play, albeit a little scrappier and a little slower.

Big leap: Eden Patterson and Jacob Bright battle for the ball. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

The ﬁnal margin blew beyond 100 points and the Tigers are in third, a game behind Korumburra-Bena, but a game clear of Stony Creek in fourth. Next week they’ll

take on the latter, who are coming off a good win against the Allies. Toora will take on MDU as they search for their second win of the season.

Without it umpire?: Adam Parry tackles Stony Creek’s Rick Harmes while the ball goes missing. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

Foster 20.12.132 d Toora & District 3.2.20 Foster best: T. Bartholomew, N. Grylls, S. Hawking, B. Angwin, J. Best, S. Condon. Goals: T. Bartholomew 13, J. Best 4, N. Grylls 1, D. Williams 1, J. Dows 1. Toora & District best: P. Grant, P. Hollier, T. Allott, A. Green, C. Amenta, R. Cartledge. Goals: C. Hanratty 1, M. Brown 1, T. Allott 1.

RESERVES Foster 21.12.138 d Toora & District 6.5.41 Top goalkicker: L. Jones (Foster) 8. Foster best: D. Smith, L. Jones, J. Moore, K. Lawrence, M. Comben. Toora & District best: N. Peake, P. Hatzakortzian, T. McSherry, S. Kohlman, B. Stone, A. Bravington.

THIRDS Foster 21.21.147 d Toora & District 4.2.26 Top goalkicker: M. Green (Foster) 8. Foster best: D. Vandyke, M. Prowd, L. Cripps, J. Prain, M. Green, B. Turner. Toora & District best: S. Brett, V. Ditta, S. Fischer, J. Cockerall, C. James, L. Anderson-Luxford.

FOURTHS Foster 11.11.77 d Toora & District 4.3.27 Top goalkicker: E. Staley (Foster) 6. Foster best: G. Rerden, B. Wake, K. Bohn, B. Green, M. Jones, R. Prain Toora & District best: V. Ditta, N. Nicholls, S. Fischer, S. Bishop, J. Migliorisi, R. Rawson.

Shem Hawking: the dangerous midﬁelder played a brilliant game for Foster.

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Sing it with pride: the Yarram Senior team celebrates following their shock win over Kilcunda-Bass on Saturday.

Alberton finals race blown wide open as

Yarram stuns Panthers YARRAM have pulled off one of the shock wins of the season, knocking off the previously undefeated Kilcunda-Bass by four points on Saturday. In what was described as a finals-like atmosphere, the Demons stuck with the Panthers all day and eventually stuck their noses in front at the last change. The beyondblue day provided a great backdrop to the Yarram Senior side’s preparation, with the event informing players about the illness, depression. Coach Reid spoke to the players about respect and how this game means a lot to so many people involved within the club. With the sun out and spectators five deep in front of the May Pavilion, the atmosphere was set for a big game of football. Jenkins won the first hit out and deliv-

ered to Bruns who with a quick fire handball to Swift delivered it to brother Josh for the first major of the game. The ball went back into the centre and as it cleared some smart play by Brady Davis, resulted in a running goal to Lynch. The Demons were here to play. Bass pegged back the first few with some hard running through Smith, Holmes and Shephard, who delivered the ball long to James and Vague down forward. The play was quick and ferocious, with players having minimal time to execute clean possession. Bass utilised their outside players, spreading well from the packs and with sharp precision by foot went into the quarter time huddle five points up. The second was another tough arm wrestle with Yarram’s big loose back men hurting Killy’s flow into the forwards and they were only six points up and the half time break.

Yarram knew they were in the hunt, with their dynamic forward Josh Swift kicking some amazing goals keeping them in the game, and his opponent Dylan Shepard and back men Tim Smith, Dylan Foss and Xavier Reicha on their toes to lead at three quarter time by a kick. The instruction at half time was for Yarram to keep looking sideways to their runners in Parry, Rendell and Bruns, and overlap possession to create opportunities further up the ground. Yarram meant business after half time and Swift and Lynch were proving to be a handful for the Bass backline. Moore was running hard at half forward, ably assisted by Coulthard as a marking option. Borne and Sutherland started to impose themselves on the contest and created spillages at stoppages and ﬂicked it out to Swift, Clavarino and Parry who were pushing hard forward. A free kick to Josh Swift resulted in his fourth major and the

Demons were in front for the ﬁrst time of the day. A crumbing goal to Lynch after some clever ruckwork by Jenkins had the May Pavilion roaring and Bass wondering how to stop the Demons’ surge. The experience of Holmes, Mabillia and Wells ensured the three quarter time score was within reach. The last was shaping up to be a cracker and the loss of Tim Smith and Xavier Reicha was a big blow for the Bass boys. Both teams were again going goal for goal in the last, and hard work all day by Damien Holmes and back man Adam Miller, Jake Mabila and ﬁve goals from Benny Vague looked like the boys would get over the line. But a poster by Luke James in the dying minutes saw his side fall just short in a fantastic game of country footy. Well done to all players on the day for supporting Yarram’s beyondblue day.

Yarram 14.7.91 d Kilcunda Bass 13.9.87 Yarram best: J. Swift, R. Jamieson, B. Lynch, L. Jenkins, J. Parry , C. Bruns Goals: J. Swift 7, B. Lynch 4, D. Clavarino 1, J. Reid 1, A. Holt 1 Kilcunda Bass best: D. Holmes, B. Vague, D. Shepherd, J. Mabilia, D. Wells, D. Foss Goals: B. Vague 5, L. James 3, P. Lange 2, S. Cunningham 2, J. Wells 1 RESERVES

Kilcunda Bass 13.15.93 d Yarram 7.1.43 Top goalkicker: G. Plier (Kilcunda Bass) 4. Kilcunda Bass best: B. Anthony, J. Born, A. Hansch, J. Good, S. Oates, R. Churchill Yarram best: J. Reid, S. Grazotis, A. Bland, M. Leggett, M. O’Loughlin, R. Durkin THIRDS

Kilcunda Bass 16.6.102 d Yarram 3.5.23 Top goalkicker: D. Chapman and J. Goewie (Kilcunda Bass) 4. Kilcunda Bass best: T. Thatcher, D. Stacey-Van Steensel, B. North, C. Withall, D. Chapman, J. Dakin Yarram best: J. Le Blanc, D. Hay, A. Holt, J. Burton, L. Le Blanc, T. Haymes FOURTHS Kilcunda Bass won by forfeit.

Jack climbs the ranks By Brad Lester AGE is no barrier to success for a junior tennis player from Inverloch.

Jack Clements may be just 10-years-old, but he is already ranked 1950 in Australia. Spectacular results have positioned the modest boy as the sixth best player for his age group in Victoria and 15th in Australia. Jack has jumped 1385 places in the past two months alone and has been invited by Tennis Victoria to train at Melbourne Park. He trains at the Gippsland Sports Academy under coach Graham Charlton and Matthew Pocklington at Leongatha, learning the value of discipline. Consistent form this year has produced trophies galore. Jack won the 12-year-old doubles of the Inter-Regional Victorian

Championships at Geelong with Josh Charlton of Traralgon, son of Graham. He was a semi-ﬁnalist in the Bendigo McDonalds 12s Points event and won the doubles. Jack was a semi-ﬁnalist in the 12-year-old doubles of the Frankston Masters and won the 12-year-old doubles at the ACT Junior Open, again with Josh, overpowering the number one doubles pair in the division in the ACT. He returned from the Maffra Easter Junior Singles tournament with the 12-year-old singles title. Coaches have reinforced the value of strengthening all aspects of his game and now Jack’s backhand is as solid as his forehand. Jack has had an excellent foundation, as he was initially coached by Mark Sheppard and now by Graham. With the academy’s 2011 advanced squad, Jack stayed at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra and was

exposed to the elite level of sport. “I like going away with the other kids in the academy,” he said. Jack trains weekly with the squad in Traralgon and is the youngest member of the advanced squad, relishing the opportunity to play with more senior players to enhance his game. It’s a strategy father Shane supports. “If he is playing older people, there is not too much pressure. Something that he has learnt at a young age is that it’s not about winning, it’s about playing well,” he said. Jack recently took part in a training camp run by Tourism Victoria and these school holidays, he will compete in gold level tournaments – the highest level of competition available to junior players – in Melbourne, run by Tennis Australia. Success in such tournaments grants more rankings points than contests of lesser difﬁculty.

On the way up: Jack Clements is creating a reputation for himself on the Australian junior tennis scene.