The Great Southern Star - June 1, 2010 by The Great Southern Star

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TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2010

Steenholdts stay strong Page 2

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Firefighters quick to respond Page 3

Historic garage lost Page 4

Henriettas owner, Alan Steenholdt ﬁnds the courage to smile as his business burns.

Leongatha icon destroyed by fire

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THE future of two Leongatha institutions remains uncertain after a devastating fire caused $2 million damage last Tuesday evening. Henriettas café and gift store and its home, the former Knight’s Garage, were destroyed despite attempts by 100 firefighters to save the widely

recognised business and building. An electrical fault is believed to have caused the blaze, which has left 20 people without a job. Henriettas owners Alan and Meg Steenholdt have been overwhelmed by the support of family, friends and the broader community in the wake of the ﬁre. A Facebook website set up soon after the ﬁre

had 1023 supporters by yesterday (Monday) afternoon and the congregation of St Peter’s Anglican Church held a prayer meeting on Wednesday night. CFA ﬁreﬁghters from 10 South Gippsland brigades and also Traralgon and Dandenong attended. Henriettas opened at the current site in 2002 and was initially launched in Leongatha in 1998.

The Bair Street building was constructed in 1932 as a garage for mechanic Vin Knight and remains owned by his grandson Tony Westaway. The Steenholdts and Mr Westaway are now looking to the future, with no conﬁrmation as to whether the store, or the building, will be returned to their familiar state. Full coverage inside today’s Star.

SPECIAL FIRE COVERAGE PAGES 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Pictorial on page 20.

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Future uncertain By Brad Lester THE family who made Henriettas gift store and café a Leongatha icon is assessing their future after ﬁre destroyed the business last week.

At home: Meg and Alan Steenholdt with their children Arabella, Elsie, Philippa and Harriett.

Daily ‘cuppa By Jane Ross EVERY morning they went to Henriettas, right from the time when the store ﬁrst opened in McCartin Street. And they’re devastated that their precious café is no more. Nicholas and Johanna Bentvelzen have enjoyed their daily cuppa at Henriettas for many years. “Yes,” they agree, that’s a lot of cups of coffee! “It’s very sad,” said Mrs Bentvelzen of the ﬁre. “They made a good cup of coffee and the service was excellent. “It’s very upsetting.” The couple is so well known by Henriettas staff, Mrs Bentvelzen said, “sometimes the coffee would be ready before we were in the door!” “We were long-time regulars. “Going in the morning was a nice little outing for us.” And they were there on Tuesday morning, the day that turned out to be Henriettas’ last. “I feel very sorry for Alan

Home now: Nicholas and Johanna Bentvelzen have enjoyed a cup of coffee at Henriettas every day for years. A beverage at home is not quite the same, even if it’s being drunk from mugs bought at the store. (Steenholdt) and the ladies, they worked very hard. Alan and Meg were always friendly and it was always so clean,” said Mr Bentvelzen. “And oh boy, the coffee’s good!” The Bentvelzens are looking for somewhere else to go for their morning cup of coffee, but agree nowhere will be quite the same.

Alan and Meg Steenholdt have not ruled out reinstating their famed business at the Bair Street site, but are still grappling with the fallout from the blaze and are yet to determine their next step. But the couple has expressed its gratitude for the overwhelming support given by family, friends and the broader South Gippsland community. An electrical fault is now believed to be the most likely cause of the $2 million blaze that destroyed the historic 1932 building that housed the business and also caused smoke damage to the adjoining Kelvin Johns bedding store. Another neighbouring business, Birch Ross and Barlow solicitors, was untarnished. Henriettas employed 20 staff and up to 30 during the busy summer trading period. Those employees are now without a job. But the Steenholdts are adopting an optimistic outlook to endure the adversity. “We’ve just got to get on with it. It’s happened. It’s another job now to clean up and in another week we will probably decide what to do with it,” Mr Steenholdt said. Asked whether he would reopen the popular business, which drew people from around South Gippsland, he said: “It’s too early to say at this stage. Part of it is in the hands of the insurance company as far as what goes on. “We loved what we did so we would have no hesitation doing it again. It was something that we really enjoyed.” Mrs Steenholdt said she had the “perfect job”. “I had the best staff in the whole wide world and now they are out of work. That’s the hardest part, because they’re such lovely people,” she said. “Most of the time, it’s hard to believe it and it gets a bit overwhelming. But nobody was here at the time and we had somewhere to go at the end of the day. The ﬁre was not at home. I can’t imagine

what happens when people lose their home.” The level of support the Steenholdts received in the wake of the tragedy was testimony to the high esteem in which they were held in the community. An army of volunteers helped the couple salvage any products they could from the site late last week. Passers-by patted them on the back and wished them well. The Steenholdt home “looked like a florist”, with flowers and cards abounding, Mrs Steenholdt said. Dinner was given to them on Wednesday night. “The community has been very supportive, because we’ve had offers of help from everywhere and that has been really encouraging,” Mr Steenholdt said. “The community of Leongatha is pretty awesome,” Mrs Steenholdt added. “People are pretty caring and sensitive, and they want to help, so that’s nice.” The congregation of St Peter’s Anglican Church in Leongatha, where the Steenholdts were parishioners, held a prayer meeting last Wednesday, attended by about 50 people. The church sent flowers, as did the Leongatha Preschools committee, and the communities of South Coast Christian College and Mary MacKillop College, where the Steenholdt children study, have also been encouraging. Henriettas has been based in Bair Street for eight years after operating in McCartin Street for five years. The Steenholdts previously operated gift stores in Inverloch and Cowes. Mr Steenholdt was onsite for most of Tuesday night and into the morning, but when he finally entered bed, he struggled to sleep. “A lot of questions were in my head, about what to do and who do I need to ring,” he said. The fire has saddened the couple’s four children: Arabella, 12; Harriett, 10; Elsie, four; and Philippa, two. “For them, it’s pretty much been part of their lives from day one. Even Arabella, who is nearly 13. It was 12 years ago when we started and so it’s been a part of her life,” Mr Steenholdt said.

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Firefighters quick to respond B Ch By Chris i B Brown and d JJane Ross

LEONGATHA ﬁreﬁghters were on the scene at Henriettas within two minutes of receiving the 000 call.

They turned out so quickly because some of them were at the fire station in Anderson Street following a job at Target. Brigade captain Andy Kay said when he and his team reached Henriettas, they knew straight away that the fire would be big. It was. At its height, flames leapt over the top of the building. When Leongatha crews arrived, the front windows were starting to break, the main roof had collapsed and the front roof was sagging.

More than M th 100 firefi fighters ht ffought ht the blaze, including a teleboom with five crew from Dandenong. This is like a cherry picker that shoots a lot of water from a height and in Andy’s estimation, it saved about three hours of more conventional firefighting, even though it took well over an hour to reach Leongatha. “It made a big difference.” He said firefighters took between 10 and 15 minutes to position themselves on neighbouring roofs to attack the fire from both sides. Those on the Kelvin Johns Bedding side needed breathing apparatus, but those on the Birch, Ross and Barlow wall did not. Reports that water pressure was inadequate were wide of the mark, said the Leongatha captain. “The middle of the store was completely gone and as crews arrived, they

attacked tt k d ffrom the th bback. th k “A fire like that is a team-work job and everybody seemed to know what they were doing.” He said the water main at the back of Henriettas is a dead end one, meaning it could not draw water from a secondary main. Given the number of hoses taking water from the mains system, “all in all it went pretty well”. Ten tankers attended the blaze, together with five pumpers, a breathing apparatus van from Traralgon, an MCV or communications vehicle from Inverloch and the teleboom from Dandenong. Hundreds of onlookers watched In action: the CFA teleboom at work. as the historic building was consumed by flames and smoke, many taking the front of the building was the least affected. photos. There was a minor flare-up at the store Andy said the façade of Henriettas remains structurally sound because after midnight. The Leongatha crews were still at the station cleaning up and took a tanker back to Bair Street to douse the fire. They left the scene at 2.30am. Ash continued to smoulder into the next morning and a tanker remained on duty outside the ruined building for the rest of the day. Andy has just finished an intensive fire investigation course and is one of those probing the blaze.

On deck: CFA volunteers Paul Stampton, Roy Mullins, Paul Pitkethly and Wayne Sanders in a break from ﬁreﬁghting.

“I’m a ﬁre investigator with L plates,” he declared. “I didn’t think I’d be doing one as big as this to begin with!” The call out to Target earlier in the evening resulted from a smoke alarm being set off by dust. Units from the following brigades helped quell the ﬁre: Leongatha, Koonwarra, Ruby, Leongatha South, Nerrena, Berrys Creek, Mirboo North, Inverloch, Korumburra, Wonthaggi, Traralgon and Dandenong. All crew bar the teleboom from Dandenong are volunteers.

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Knight’s garage has proud history By Tony Giles HENRIETTAS moved into their new home, the former Knight’s Garage, and held their grand opening in August 2002. It was a proud moment for owners Meg and Alan Steenholdt after successfully running the business on a smaller scale in McCartin Street since 1998. The Star on August 13, 2002 reported that “Henriettas is huge! So much so, that its owners say they now preside over the largest homewares store in South Gippsland.” Discussions had taken place with the building’s owner, Tony Westaway, 18 months before about the proposal, and the rest is history. The building had remained vacant for two years after Knight’s relocated to Hughes Street. Rejuvenating the interior was one of the biggest internal ﬁtouts undertaken by local builders Considine and Johnston. Prior to the 2002 renovation, the garage served as the home for Knight’s of Leongatha, selling Mitsubishis and Hondas and servicing cars. With the moving of Henriettas into the former garage, it was the ﬁrst time the building had not housed a motor garage or dealership since it was constructed in 1932, for mechanic Vin Knight. But the building has remained in Mr Knight’s family for three generations, currently owned by Vin Knight’s grandson Tony Westaway. Mr Westaway told The Star at the time that “My Grandfather purchased a garage on the site from L.W.Hill in 1926 and then bought the land from Hugh McCartin in 1930.” “The part where Henriettas is moving into is original and the part where Stewarts Tyres was, was built in the 1940s” He said the building is a rare example of historic and aesthetic architecture, featuring Belfast trusses and a unique front façade. Those timber trusses are a form of bow string truss, featuring

Opening day: enjoying the grand opening of Henriettas back in August 2002 were, from left, developers Tony and Lisa Westaway and store owners Meg and Alan Steenholdt. lattice work. South Gippsland Shire noted the building’s signiﬁcance during their heritage overlay. “(It is) locally a rare example of an early motor garage that demonstrates the increasing role of motor vehicles in rural areas,” the survey said of the building. “It is also a notable part of the historic interwar character of Bair Street.” The building was created by architect I.G.Anderson, designer of some of the most ground-breaking commercial buildings of the era, including the Brunswick market, the former Geelong markets, and the former Avon Butter Factory in Fitzroy. The garage building is the only building in Leongatha with a front courtyard, set back from the street. The arrival of Henriettas brought new life into the southern end of Bair Street, being a magnet for visitors from surrounding towns as well as

tourists from all over Victoria. Family shattered The Westaway family is believed to be shattered at the loss of the third Knight’s Garage building, owned by the Knight and Westaway family for three generations. The owner of the building, Tony Westaway, grandson of Vin Knight, said he was there on the night of the ﬁre and spent all of the next day there talking to investigators and assessors. “We may be able to save the façade. We are having discussions with Ross Considine and engineers,” Mr Westaway told the Star. “I would like to see it rebuilt but it’s all up in the air at the moment. I’ve spoken to the owners of Henriettas, Meg and Alan, but neither of us have made any decisions as yet.” Mr Westaway said he was pleased to receive a message of support from South Gippsland Shire mayor, Cr. Jim Fawcett and others.

Leongatha has seen many fires LEONGATHA has seen its fair share of commercial fires. The following examples were recalled by members of the Leongatha and District Historical Society: A coffee palace in McCartin Street burnt down on New Year’s Day 1913. Firefighters came by train from Korumburra, making the trip in record time. Two or three years’ later, another coffee palace on the site of what is now Lamont House in Long Street, was also destroyed by fire. In 1919, the original shire hall

with offices in the front of the building was razed, leading to the building of the State heritage listed Memorial Hall. Then in 1933, the old Leongatha High School caught fire, with the sloyd (woodwork) building the only one that could be saved. In 1970, the grocery store Moran and Cato caught fire. The then Leongatha Fire Brigade captain the late Frank Bailey climbed onto the roof of the neighbouring Star office to hose the burning building. He fell through and his wife Lola recalled this week that he landed with his head inches from a very solid metal press.

“He was very lucky,” she said. As it was, he was battered and bruised and broke a rib, spending a week in hospital. His notes of the day say, “Building a complete loss.” His injuries didn’t end his ﬁre ﬁghting days though, he kept going until 1986, when he retired at the age of 65. Joan Michael worked at Moran and Cato at the time, together with about eight others. Moran and Cato had merged with Permewan Wright, so the staff just transferred to that grocery store to work. “We were fortunate to all keep our jobs.”

In the late-1970s, the historic house Pennygreen belonging to the Gostelow family, was destroyed by fire. John Murphy’s history of the Shire of Woorayl No Parallel, noted another conflagration in the early hours of a Saturday in April 1908. Four shops on the lower side of Bair Street were destroyed. When the brigade was called, the firemen had great difficulty in locating fire plugs to attach their hoses and when these were finally found, the pressure was poor until one of the men turned off the water to McCartin Street, thus allowing greater pressure for Bair Street.

Civic leader’s reaction Prayers By Jane Ross IT’S just disastrous for Meg and Alan and the staff. That’s how South Gippsland mayor Cr Jim Fawcett reacted to the ﬁre that gutted Henriettas. “We heard the news at about 11 that night.” He described owners Alan and Meg Steenholdt as “very positive people” and he hoped they would be able to rebuild their business. Cr Fawcett also expressed sympathy for the Westaway family who own the building. “They’ve lost a great deal of history.” The mayor said council would make every effort to ensure any rebuilding process was given “all the attention it requires”. Henriettas, he said, was a very strong retail establishment that

drew a lot of people into the town and he expects surrounding businesses would be affected. “But as a councillor, my main concern is for Alan and Meg and their staff.” Leongatha Chamber of Commerce president Darryl McGannon’s reaction was similar. “It’s very sad for the town. “Henriettas was certainly a shop that locals have loved. “It’s been a drawcard with its fabulous stock and café.” Darryl said its owners Meg and Alan Steenholdt have “done a brilliant job” with the emporium and cafe. Clients of his motoring business Edney’s, would leave their cars for servicing and often go to Henriettas to enjoy a meal or a cuppa, whiling away their time among the wide range of stock in the shop. “It was such a great store.”

He said he hoped the Steenholdts would be able to sort the situation out very soon and rebuild. Leongatha trader Ken Olcorn said the loss of Henriettas was a loss to the town. “If they are going to rebuild, it needs to be done quickly because that business was an asset to this town,” he said. “It employed a lot of people and brought a lot of money into this town, so council needs to do everything it can quickly. We can’t afford to have too much business leach out of this town. “Whether people came into town to go to Henriettas or Target, they spend money elsewhere in the town while they are here.” Mr Olcorn, the proprietor of Lunchworks, did not want a repeat of the delay experienced by Gleesons Holden in searching for a new site. That business later closed.

A SPECIAL prayer meeting was held at St Peter’s Anglican Church the evening after the ﬁre at Henriettas. Business owners Alan and Meg Steenholdt are prominent members of the St Peter’s congregation. About 30 of their church friends attended the prayers which lasted for about an hour. Alan and Meg weren’t there. Graham Carpenter of We’re 4 U near Henriettas in Bair Street, said the prayers were a way of showing support for the Steenholdts and their staff. The ladies’ clothing and accessories store he runs with his wife Barb, is likely to feel the impact of the demise of Henriettas, along with other businesses.

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Carly raised alarm CARLY Roughead and Matt Hurst had just left a meeting of the Leongatha South Fire Brigade. They drove in to Leongatha to do some shopping at IGA and when they came out, they saw smoke in the IGA car park.

“We thought that was odd,” said Carly. They jumped in their car and drove left into Church Street. “As we passed Birch, Ross and Barlow I could see smoke billowing out of one of the shops but didn’t know which one.”

Quick reaction: Carly Roughead and her partner Matt Hurst. Members of the Leongatha South Fire Brigade, they saw smoke in the IGA car park and rang 000 straight away.

It didn’t take them long to ﬁnd out that it was Henriettas. Carly immediately rang 000. She said the time was 8.20pm. “It was unbelievable, but we knew to ring 000 straight away. “Your training automatically kicks in.”

She and Matt always carry their firefighting gear in the car and never go anywhere without their CFA pagers. They quickly realised a lot of trucks would be needed and that their Leongatha South one would be among them. “Two Leongatha (fire) trucks ar-

rived ﬁrst and we helped them hook up to the hydrants,” said Carly. When the Leongatha South one followed, she and Matt joined their colleagues on that to ﬁght the blaze. Carly and Matt joined the brigade four years ago and Carly is its secretary/treasurer.

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Facebook support for Henriettas HENRIETTAS’ Facebook page has been inundated with comments from former workers and well wishers, following the ﬁre in the iconic shop.

As well as the comments, two new pages have been added since Tuesday night, one urging for the store to be rebuilt, the other offering its condolences. “Rebuild Henriettas and Kelvin Johns Bedding” was created by Glen O’Neill of Leongatha shortly after the blaze was controlled, and members of the group are hoping to see Henriettas back in business. “All the best” and “hope to see you

rebuild” are the main messages for owners Alan and Meg Steenholdt, whose business has clearly had an impact on many in the community. A memorial for the shop has also been made, with comments coming from people of their favourite memories of Henriettas. “We will miss Henriettas, a major part of the Leongatha community” has also had many comments, all positive memories from time spent at the “focal point of Leongatha”. People have written that they’ll miss lunch with the family, by themselves, shopping, stopping for a coffee, and snacking on the mufﬁns and wedges.

Disbelief: Henriettas staff Annette Du Monti, Kate Mulry and Sian Pickersgill on Wednesday morning

The respect shown there, and in the comments made by others on Henriettas’ pages, make it clear just how badly the place will be missed. Whether the business does choose to rebuild, or leave the memories as they are, it will never be forgotten as long as the people now living in Leongatha are still around. The Facebook groups have had major support, and it looks as if it will only become greater as time goes on. Here are some of the comments posted on the Henriettas Facebook site: Alison Garner: All my thoughts are with Al, Meg and their family. I doubt any of us who worked there will ﬁnd better people to work for. I for one will miss the family we had in our ‘workplace’. All my wishes and love. Virginia Manks: What other town has such a great meeting place and homeware store that you can spend hours and hours in? Alan’s Chai Lattes are the best and Meg’s creative talent shows itself in the shop. Friends from out of town just raved about the place. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you both and the wonderful staff you employed as you work through these difﬁcult days. Janilyn Erskine Gager: So well put. My sentiments exactly. Henriettas was the hub of our town. Quality, creativity, beauty, connection. Eva Pettignano: Dear Henriettas I feel really sorry what happened - last November was visiting a friend in Koonwarra and just loved your store and bought a few things. Hope you rebuild it so that I come again. Wishes

Damaged: the scene from the back on Wednesday morning.

from Italy, Eva Pettignano. Inge Giliam: our thoughts and prayers are with you Alan & Meg & all your staff... May the Grace of God surround you at this difﬁcult time ....xxx Jen Knoll: We will be praying for you all. Much love to you. Bec Dowthwaite: hopes and prayers with you all. Ingrid ten Hoopen: So saddened by the news. Praying for you Meg, Al, family and staff. May you press into the Lord and may He give you His peace and comfort at this time and strength for all of your tomorrows as you decide on what to do. May God bless you! Alex Poulton: The best place I have ever and will ever work at! My love and thoughts go to my family there! Such an amazing business that will be missed so much by so so many. I know that Meg and Al will ﬁnd the strength to get through this time as they never cease to amaze me with what they are able to achieve! Rebuild this wonderful family, u have all of our support! Much love xx. Sophie Maxwell: Meg and Al and the gorgeous girls, you are the most amazing people to work for and through this sad time my support and prayers are with my big extended family. The community will support you through this as you’ve always supported them, and your staff will be behind you through it all as you’ve been the most devoted and caring people to work for. Al I’ll miss your amazing hot chocolates until you come back :) Heidi Garner: I’m so shocked..... couldn’t believe it when Ali told me. Prayers and hugs go out to Al, Meg, all

the staff and all who held Henriettas so dear to them. xo Kate Mulry: I think i speak for all our staff when i say Thankyou to the best bosses anyone could wish for. It feels like our little family has been ripped apart. Hoping to see our store re open, bigger and better than ever. Cheers, kate :) ps. If anyone ﬁnds my mug please keep it safe. Helen Alba-Dowson: Alan, Meg and the girls, May God comfort you and free your heart from sadness. I have enjoyed a lot of relaxing solo lunches at Henriettas, the place is so welcoming. I will miss it. God Bless♥ Erica Corr: I feel so, so sorry. Hope all of you are holding up okay. Hugs all ‘round and prayers for you all at this sad time. Cameron Chisholm: So sorry to hear the news. At least half of our kitchen has come from Henriettas, and there is no better place to go for lunch and/or coffee in Leongatha. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all; hoping you can rebuild soon :) Caitlin Shiels: They were an amazing shop. Much sympathy for Al, Meg and staff. I love their shop. I always loved their iced chocolate. But you wait and see, it’ll be better than ever. Lynn Missen: Dearest Meg Alan and Gang, all my love to you at this terrible time. We know we are far away but I send you all a big cyber hug and when we are home I will be the ﬁrst to support you. Oh I miss my beautiful Henny’s. There is no store that can compare to yours. I have not seen anything as beautiful or as friendly, love to my beautiful home I miss you all.

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Funding hopes Sister act: Korumburra twins Rachel and Sophie Adkins impressed the audience on the opening night of Oliver! in Wonthaggi on Friday with their acrobatic dances.

TALKS to resolve the Leongatha Hospital funding shortfall issue are progressing. The State Government allocated $20 million for a new hospital in its budget earlier this month and the health service will tip in a further $5 million. This will not be enough and discussions have been going on since the budget announcement to sort the matter out. Nationals leader Peter Ryan, who lobbied hard for the State funding, told The Star yesterday he would speak to Health Minister Daniel Andrews, when Parliament resumes next week.

The all singing, all dancing gorgeous duo looked like they are having a ball in the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s fabulous musical, which runs until June 12. The production is held at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, and features a cast and support crew from across South Gippsland. Read more on page 14.

Man arrested

AN INVERLOCH man has been charged with assaulting and resisting police.

Robber still at large By Isaac McCallum

POLICE are still looking for a man who robbed the Meeniyan Post Ofﬁce at gunpoint last Wednesday.

The balaclava-clad man entered the post office brandishing a rifle at 2.30pm. In what appears to be a planned attack, the man is believed to have threatened staff and taken cash, before fleeing in a vehicle in an unknown direction. Detectives from the Wonthaggi

Criminal Investigation Unit have spoken to three witnesses. One man was in the street and another lady was inside the post office at the time of the robbery. Police have not yet confirmed or denied the possibility the robbery may be connected to the armed robbery in Mirboo North recently. In both incidents, a man presented with a rifle but detectives believe it is too early to determine whether the robberies were committed by the same offender. The robber is believed to be about 175

centimetres tall and aged in his thirties with brown scruffy hair. He was wearing dark coloured clothing. The postmasters are still distraught, and were offered counselling by Australia Post head ofﬁce. They were unavailable for comment. Business was as per usual on Thursday. With much of the investigation still remaining, police are working hard to uncover the mystery and ﬁnd the offender.

On the lookout: police are searching for this man in connection with the Meeniyan Post Ofﬁce robbery.

The 22-year-old was also charged with one count of theft from a car. The man was taken to the Latrobe Valley Court where he was granted bail to face court at Wonthaggi Magistrates Court on June 11 in relation to a list of other charges. Inverloch Police are still seeking the public’s help with solving other thefts from cars in the area. Police remind residents to lock vehicles and not leave valuables inside.

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Action beats complaining By Jane Ross

NEIL Rankine used to have a deep distrust of politicians.

Now he wants to be one! His candidacy for the Greens for the State Lower House seat of Bass has just become official and he’s hoping to give incumbent Liberal Ken Smith a serious jolt. The Greens approached Neil three times before he said yes, when his concern for the state of democracy in Victoria finally held sway. “Unless you’re prepared to get in and make changes, what’s the point of complaining?” The final tipping point came when he and two Watershed Victoria colleagues met with State Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu, at Ted’s request. They discussed desalination and other water issues. “He understood it all. “I was so appalled because he’d done nothing about it! “That’s not much good for the State. “That’s what made me decide somebody’s got to get in here and hold these guys to account. “You need a third party to get the benefits from democracy.” Neil is well known in South Gippsland. He and his wife Nola Maxfield moved here 24 years ago; Neil joined the CFA, the South Gippsland Conservation Society and became secretary of a group trying to save the old Wonthaggi rail line. Nola is a GP and Neil was a stay-at-

home Dad until their children William and Catriona reached secondary school. He never considered himself a community activist – not until the Wonthaggi desalination plant was announced. A science and IT teacher with engineering experience, Neil thought Williamsons Beach was the wrong site for the plant. He studied topographical maps and found what he considered a better spot, hidden from view, with highway access. “I did quite a big submission on that.” But his work went unacknowledged. That was the start of what the State Government called the community consultation process. Neil was furious. The more he found out about the excessive scale of the plant, the more annoyed he became. He lent his research skills to Your Water Your Say, the community anti desalination group that fought the plant in the Federal Court. The case was lost, the group became insolvent and had to disband, re-forming as Watershed Victoria. That was a month before the State’s Environment Effects Statement and Your Water Your Say couldn’t have input. Neil’s fate was sealed. “I’ve got the time and the inclination to do some good!” University student Tully Fletcher, stood for the Greens for Bass at the last State election and polled 8.86 per cent of the primary vote. Neil is hoping to double that. “I think the Labor Party is in trouble. “There’s a rural backlash.” He calls the Premier “Jeff” Brumby, a

reference to his style being similar to that of head kicking Liberal former Premier Jeff Kennett. Neil doesn’t yet know how those at the Pakenham end of the seat of Bass feel, but he’s going there to find out. He is impressed with the Green’s charter which includes social justice, democracy, peace, an ecologically sustainable economy and the free flow of information between citizens and all tiers of government. Health, he said, is an issue of major importance to South Gippslanders, who have been waiting for a sub regional health plan for many months. Aware of some of the good it contains, he’s calling for it to be released. Long term public transport planning, sustainable population growth, renewable energy and climate change are other major issues. “Governments have dropped the ball on climate change. It is a serious issue; people don’t seem to realise.” His own home is of passive solar design and is “insulated everywhere”. There’s a solar hot water system on the roof and in winter, water is heated by a slow combustion stove, fed by wood from the property. “We grow our own vegetables too.” There are no politicians in the Rankine family, but the Maxfields make up for that. Nola is president of the Australian Rural Doctors Association, her brother Ian served two terms with the State seat of Narracan and his wife Christine has nominated for the second time for the Federal electorate of McMillan, both representing the ALP.

Seeking votes: Neil Rankine believes the Greens are becoming a more mature political party. He’s their candidate in the State seat of Bass.

Vinnies asks for help THE St Vincent de Paul Society has launched its annual winter appeal in Gippsland with a campaign that highlights things that no one should have to know. No one should have to know how to keep their whole family warm in winter when there is not enough money to pay the energy bills. No one should have to know to stash food in case they do not receive it again. No one should have to know that when they are sleeping on the streets, they need to wake up every so often to make sure they are safe. Yet thousands do. St Vincent de Paul Society data shows that in the Gippsland region, demand for welfare in scenarios just like this is increasing. Figures projected to the end of the current ﬁnancial year show a 22 per cent increase in the dollar value of help provided by the society on the previous year in the region. Liz McKeown, St Vincent de Paul Society’s Leongatha Conference president said: “Some trends we’re seeing in the region include an increase in the number of cases where we’ve assisted children, as well as an increase in demand for food vouchers by almost one third. “Our winter appeal has just launched and we’re asking people to support it by making a donation. It’s the support of the local community that allows us to meet this need we’re seeing. People give what they can, and we really do appreciate it.” The St Vincent de Paul Society winter appeal is held annually to raise funds to support disadvantaged Victorians across the state. This year the society is aiming to raise $800,000 in Victoria. To donate, call 13 18 12 or visit www.vinnies. org.au

Zumba launched THE Zumba launch at SG Splash on Friday night was attended by 183 people.

Instructors Kayla McIndoe and Mandy Welsh led the crowd through the Latin dance ﬁtness regime, with everyone having a lot of fun. Regular classes are now part of the group ﬁtness timetable.

Leading way: Mandy Welsh was one of the Zumba instructors.

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Dairy optimism at last By Brad Lester

Here’s cheers: Andrew Lamers is anticipating a better season.

DAIRY farmers have budget relief in their sights after enduring 18 months of financial hardship. Fonterra last week announced an early opening price 20 per cent higher than last year’s figure and other companies are expected to reveal better payments, most likely later this month. Many farmers have been operating at minimal profit or struggling to cover costs after milk prices plummeted last year due to the collapse in the world financial market. Hundreds of millions of dollars were stripped from the Gippsland economy. The improved prices coincide with ample rain and warm weather in autumn, boosting pasture growth. Fonterra last week announced a forecast average annual return of $4.36 per kilogram of milk solids, plus a price increase for the current season. That was compared to last year’s opening price of $3.60 per kg of milk solids. Fonterra supplier representative Andrew Lamers, of Leongatha South, said the opening price was “heading in the right direction” and above the $4.30$4.35 farmers were receiving now. “It’s good to get the price out early because normally we do not get the opening price until the last week of June, so this will enable most farmers to budget now for the next season,” he said. “We will be able to catch up on things that we have missed, like capital improvements and tracks. Everything

we cut back on this year we will try and get through now with the better price.” Yet some Fonterra suppliers believe the opening price is conservative and were hoping for a better price. Mr Lamers said autumn had been “brilliant”. “It means that we have feed now and feed going into the winter, so we won’t have to buy as much feed,” he said. “We’ve had a lot more rain and grass than what we’ve had in the last few years.” Fonterra’s price was the company’s third highest opening price on record. Fonterra Ingredients Australia man-

aging director Bruce Donnison said the price reflected positive global and domestic dairy commodity markets. “However, with economic uncertainty surrounding the situation in Europe and the recent fluctuations in the Australian dollar, the operating environment for the Australian dairy industry remains volatile,” he said. Burra Foods will announce its opening price early this month and commercial manager Dale O’Neill said it would “smash” last year’s figure. “We are very optimistic about the next 12-24 months. The international dairy market is a lot more buoyant than it was 12 months ago and we’re seeing the Australian dollar come up to

90 cents, so it all looks like it will be a strong opening price for Burra Foods,” he said. Burra Foods wants to double its supplier numbers from Drouin to Yarram to service the expansion of its Korumburra factory. Murray Goulburn will announce its opening price soon after its board meeting later this month. Managing director Stephen O’Rourke said the opening price should be signiﬁcantly up on last year’s opening price and slightly above the 200910 closing price. “We will determine any ﬁnal stepup and dividends to suppliers and shareholders after year-end, once all

sales and profit figures are finalised,” he said. MG supplier Ken Harris is hoping the company’s opening price will be around 40 cents a litre to cover losses incurred during the past year. “Last month, we heard some Burra Foods’ suppliers got 50 cents a litre from their Jersey herds and we did not come within cooee of that,” he said. A lot of dairy farmers have sold their dairy heifer replacements just to make ends meet. “When the price got down to 22 cents, you only have to look at diesel prices and rates going up to know that it’s been extremely hard,” Mr Harris said. “The price drop has really hit sharefarmers. Most of them are on a half and half share, and they have their expenses too.” Mr Harris sold a house to offset his low income. “We’re looking forward to a better year. We just want to try and make a profit instead of dipping into our capital,” he said. Mr Harris has farmed at Inverloch for 26 years and also has a farm at Finley in the New South Wales Riverina. He has had to make his Inverloch operation run at a profit to counteract losses incurred at Finley due to lack of water for irrigation. “We just ran our Inverloch farm on grass so we did not have to buy grain, just to improve our margin. A lot of people cut back on grain this year to try and survive,” Mr Harris said. Bega Cheese and United Dairy Power were not available for comment.

ENT GRANT M E V O R P FARM IM Grants of up to $1000 are available to eligible farmers to invest in farm improvements. This grant will fund half of a farm improvement up to $1000, so if the cost of installing new water troughs totals $1800, a $900 grant is available. Examples of eligible improvements include fixed fodder and water storages, irrigation system upgrades and permanent repairs to fixed infrastructure. Grants are available to drought-affected farmers who receive Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payments from Centrelink. Applicants must receive grant approval prior to purchase of the improvement.

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This program is part of the Victorian Government’s $47 million drought package for 2009-10. For advice on eligible improvements and how to apply contact Rural Finance on (03) 5448 2600 or visit www.ruralﬁnance.com.au

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LEONGATHA Chamber of Commerce and Industry holds its annual general meeting on Monday, June 21. It should be an interesting night with South Gippsland Shire CEO, Tim Tamlin the guest speaker. Have your questions ready. All members are encouraged to attend. For more information refer to the meeting notice in The Star classiﬁeds today.

TOM Dowd (pictured) has graduated from Latrobe University’s Bundoora campus with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. The second son of Sue and Sam Dowd of Leongatha, Tom was educated at Leongatha primary and secondary schools. He now works for Physio Co, a company run by Tristan White, formerly of Foster, that specialises in aged care.

JIM and Dawn Cope celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at the Stony Creek Racecourse on Sunday. More than 250 people joined in during the afternoon, much to Jim’s surprise. Members of Jim and Dawn’s wedding party from May 28, 1960 took to the stage to share their recollections of the couple’s early years of courting and blossoming romance. The couple met at an old time dance at the Meeniyan Hall, and now have seven children and 15 grandchildren.

A HIP hop and jazz workshop is being held on August 8 by Phillip Haddad, well known dancer and choreographer on television show, So You Think You Can Dance. Workshops will run for about 90 minutes, in the 12 and under section and the 13 and over section. The cost is $20 per participant, and all are welcome to come along, with no experience required. For enquiries call Tanya Bolam on 0402 882 429. THE Leongatha Horticultural Society has a bus trip to Rosedale on Tuesday, June 8, which will include a visit to a garden, nurseries and free time to check out other ﬂora delights. If you’d like to go along for the ride, contact Heather on 5668 9202.

50 magical years: Dawn and Jim Cope.

CONGRATULATIONS and happy birthday to Den Kennedy on his big 80th. Well done Den.

CORNER Inlet Disability Alliance is open to parents, carers and family members of children with additional needs, including intellectual disability, physical, mental and behavioural problems. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday June 16 at 12 noon until 2pm at the Toora Pub. Please bring money if you’d like a coffee or lunch, or you can pop in for a chat. Call Helen on 5688 1267 or Christina 5688 1229 for more details. PLAYERS wanted for indoor netball at SPLASH for social and fun netball on Thursday mornings. Individuals can be placed in teams, so the opportunity to meet new people is on offer. Call or see Brenda at SPLASH or phone (5662 5911 or call Phil on 5662 4261. A RECENT meeting of the Leongatha Red Cross Group went well, with a good turn up of members. Discussion centred around fundraising, which is a challenge faced by all organisations. Correspondent Lily Harris said: “Although we are a small group, we do a great job and are proud of what we do.” New members are needed and Lily said they can be “young or older, male and female, you will always be made most welcome”. The group meets on the last Thursday of the month at the Leongatha RSL at 10.30am. “We would love to see you

there,” Lily said. THE Salvation Army has managed to raise $11,000 for the Red Shield Appeal doorknock so far, with stationary points in Leongatha, Meeniyan and Foster still to go. Stationary points were also set up in Korumburra and Sandy Point on the weekend. The Salvation Army would like to send out a huge thanks to those who donated and volunteered their time. The ﬁgure is part of Victoria’s $1.5 million raised, and Australia’s aim of $9.7 million looks like it will be passed. A REMINDER for all those interested in attending the hospitals’ fundraiser on Thursday night, 7pm at Cinema 4. The night involves watching Sex in the City 2 with supper provided. The money will go towards both the Korumburra and Leongatha hospitals. THE Mirboo North Community Bank needs $65,000 by Friday, in order to reach its minimum capital tally of $650,000. Bank board chair Karen Anton, said the tally is so close and she hopes the community will be able to celebrate with a dinner at the town’s Commercial Hotel this Friday evening. Conﬁdent enough shares in the bank will be sold, the board has advertised for a branch manager and staff.

BASS Coast Council is offering free swine flu shots. You can line up for a jab on June 15 at Wonthaggi Senior Citizens Clubrooms between 10.30 and 11.30am, or Warrawee Seniors’ Clubrooms Inverloch, between 1 and 1.30pm. But you need to register first, by contacting 1300 226 278. Council community safety manager Philippa O’Halloran, said people who have already received this year’s seasonal ’flu vaccination would not need a swine flu shot.

ber of students made their first communions on Sunday in Leongatha, Meeniyan and Mirboo North while another Communion Mass will be held this Sunday. Best wishes to all involved. St Laurence’s will have a visit from Bishop Prowse on Tuesday, June 8 at 2pm. The Bishop will visit Grade 6 Confirmation candidates to talk with them about their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

NOMINATIONS are invited for annual seniors’ awards. There are four categories, including one for the veteran community. Criteria for each include dedicated service, community standing and positive engagement with others. Established more than 20 years’ ago, the awards are presented in October as part of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. Nominations close on July 23. Visit www. seniors.vic.gov.au or ring 9208 3170 for details.

WISHING a happy birthday to Leongatha boy Tom Hanily, who turned ﬁve yesterday. He celebrated a very Collingwood themed birthday party. Go Pies.

LAST Tuesday a total of $800, including a generous $500 from St Peters Op Shop, was raised at a coffee morning. Koonwarra ladies thank all who attended for their generosity. IT’S First Communion time at St Laurence’s Catholic Church. A num-

EVERY Tuesday night at 8pm there is bingo happening at the RSL. The funds raised support the Leongatha Football Club, so go along and support the local club.

HAPPY birthday to a very busy mum, Vicky Stokes. Her birthday is today, June 1, and she is having a birthday tea with her husband Linden and their three children Liam, Meg, Isaac and their parents as well.

MORE birthdays! Happy birthday to the several locals that celebrated their birthday at Archie’s on the Creek restaurant on Sunday.

MG faithful to gather Retravision celebrates

PEOPLE from across South Gippsland will attend the 60th anniversary celebrations of Murray Goulburn CoOperative at Leongatha on Thursday.

THE owners of Kelvins Johns Retravision celebrated 20 years at its premises in McCartin Street, Leongatha, last week.

The Gippsland luncheon will be the second of three regional functions. Leongatha became part of Murray Goulburn in 1973, when it was operating as South Gippsland Milk Industries and included the dairy factory at Korumburra. Chairman Grant Davies said: “At a time when many Australian icon brands are being lost to overseas companies, Murray Goulburn remains as a torchbearer as a true Australian success story.” Harold Wilkinson, 87, is the last surviving of the original seven direc- Signiﬁcant occasion: last surviving original MG director tors of Murray Goulburn when it was Harold Wilkinson with Gippsland directors John Vardy, ﬁrst registered in February 1950. Bill Bodman and Phil Tracy.

Kelvin and Kathy Smith are renowned for their support of community groups and events, and do so to support the region they love. Robert Randall joined in the party by winning a 20 inch TCL LCD television in a prize draw for customers who spent $50 or more in store.

Party time: Emma, Kelvin and Kathy Smith mark their business’s birthday with traditional fare.

Car fans party CAR lovers from across South Gippsland and as far as Frankston celebrated the ﬁrst birthday of Leongatha business, Mirror Image Customs and Detailing on Saturday. Customised cars, a DJ and promotional girls set the mood for the young crowd, keen to talk engines, wheels and paintwork. Business owners Mark and Laura McKinnon are opening a workshop in Frankston to service a growing market there.

Individual design: Bre Williams and Casey McMahon of Leongatha with a Commodore customised at Mirror Image.

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Desal concerns may be priority By Jane Ross QUESTIONS put by the public may be given priority at Wonthaggi desalination community liaison group meetings.

Bass Coast mayor Cr Peter Paul, discussed the placing of meeting agenda items with chairman John Nicol before the May gathering. Cr Paul is the shire council’s representative on the community group. He told The Star he felt he “got a very reasonable hearing” from Mr Nicol, who raised the matter at the meeting the next day. “I thought the others listened carefully,” said the mayor. “It is a community liaison committee and community questions need to be put to the fore.

“He’s a very good chairman and I’m hoping for the outcome that we will always have plenty of time (for community questions).” That could well be necessary. Neville Goodwin, who represents the Bass Coast community on the group, told The Star that 20 questions emanating from a desalination forum held in the Wonthaggi Town Hall, were lodged with the May liaison meeting. The forum was addressed by trenchant State water policy critic Kenneth Davidson. Mr Goodwin said the 20 questions were taken on notice and he believed every effort would be made to answer them. He supported the idea of elevating question time. Mr Goodwin said he raised the issue of the total disregard Premier John Brumby and Water Minister Tim Holding showed Bass Coast Coun-

cil – and the community – by failing to tell the mayor and CEO Allan Bawden, of their recent visit to Wonthaggi to tour the desalination construction site. “It’s just another demonstration of the disrespect the Premier and Water Minister have for the community.” Mr Goodwin said Mr Nicol asked DSE representatives to ensure the Premier was told about the mayor’s reaction to being treated so discourteously. Mr Nicol told The Star his decision was yet to be made, but his intention was to have made up his mind by the next meeting. “That suggestion will be very seriously considered.” He, like Cr Paul, reiterated the fact that the group is called a community liaison one.

At the May meeting of Bass Coast Council, the mayor criticised the tenor of the community liaison gatherings, saying he wanted them to get away from what he called the “how great thou art” between Thiess Degremont and AquaSure. AquaSure is the consortium building and responsible for running the desalination plant. Thiess Degremont is undertaking the construction. Until now, their reports have taken priority at community liaison meetings, with public questions tacked on at the end. The group is made up of three Bass Coast Shire representatives, two each from the City of Casey and Cardinia Shire, four people from AquaSure, four from the Department of Sustainability and Environment (including a minute-taker) and six representatives from Thiess Degremont.

Pokies consume $195m Keeping watch BETWEEN 1992 and 2008, more than $195 million has been lost by pokie players in Bass Coast Shire. That ﬁgure is one reason why the shire council lodged a submission with the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation to cap the number of pokie machines. The commission agreed. There won’t be any more until allocations are reviewed in 2022. Until then, six venues will share a total of 216 pokies. The capping pleases both shire CEO Allan Bawden and the Salvation Army’s Wonthaggi emergency relief co-ordinator Kerrie Draper. “We have plenty of pokie ma-

chines as it is,” said Ms Draper. “They cause a great deal of family trauma and tragedy.” She said the pokies create a lot of hardship to problem gamblers and their families. “It’s like any other addiction. “Not all our clients are gamblers but the pokies can be a great problem in the community.” Ms Draper said that sadly, the $195m ﬁgure did not surprise her. Bass Coast Council has no power over the allocation of gaming machines, but it does have a responsible gaming policy. This was developed in 2008, the year that the shire was named as having the eighth highest expenditure on pokies in rural Victoria.

And it was the existence of that policy that prompted the submission to the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation. “Council wants the community to have access to a wide range of recreational opportunities and recognises that electronic gaming is a legitimate form of recreation, but not at the expense of the prosperity of our shire,” Ms Draper said. “Council has a responsibility to advocate on behalf of the community to ensure that it is socially and economically prosperous.” Anyone wanting to know more about the council’s responsible gaming policy can contact the shire’s social planner Luke Wilkinson.

NEIL Rankine wants to sit in on desalination plant community liaison group meetings. He is the Greens candidate for Bass and a very active member of Watershed Victoria. That group fought construction of the plant and is now trying to keep an eye on its environmental impact. He has asked liaison group chair John Nicol, whether he can sit in on meetings as a community observer. “Mr Nicol informed me that he did not have the authority to allow an observer and I would have to apply through government channels. “This I will now be doing for the following two meetings.” Neil said he wants to know whether people’s questions to the group are being

More visitors than Historic tree to live on ever to Coal Creek By Isaac McCallum

COAL Creek has long been a historic place in Korumburra, but its move to add more dimensions is paying dividends.

Since Boxing Day in 2007, the park has taken a new angle, thanks to the planning of Peter Sharpe, the manager of social and economic development at South Gippsland Shire Council. Mr Sharpe decided the park needed to encourage community engagement and gain interest from other outside interests, such as schools. The plan has worked, and Coal Creek coordinator Rowena Ashley is seeing the benefits first hand, overseeing the site. “We’ve got more than just history now, we’ve got art galleries, Halloween themes, teddy bears picnics and literary festivals,” she said, just to name a few. The museum has been drawing crowds from all around the area, even Melbourne, but it’s the locals coming that make Ms Ashley most proud. “I had one woman tell me she’s lived here five years and that now something finally got her to Coal Creek,” she said. “Making people interested, that’s what we were after when we started again, to gain more

interest.” The local schools have also got on board, booking regular visits to Coal Creek, and enjoying themselves when they do. It’s not just the students getting involved, however, weddings have been held as well; on average there’s been 10 in the last three years. The word is spreading about Coal Creek, and visitor numbers have been increasing ever since, and Mrs Ashley expects that trend to continue. “Obviously it will get to a point where it can’t go any higher, but I believe there’s a few years of growth left yet,” she said.

“I believe we’ll eventually get to the mark of 80,000 (visitors for the year), but I think that’s still three years away.” The expected total for this year is 40,000, which means an average of 3724 visitors per month to Coal Creek. The park is also heading towards receiving museum accreditation, which will further enhance its reputation in the public sector. With 16 of the Coal Creek buildings being refurbished, along with the old steam train, the place will be looking as good as ever come next season.

Come on down: Rowena Ashley is urging even more visitors to come to Coal Creek.

A HISTORIC tree outside the South Gippsland Shire Council ofﬁce in Leongatha will live to ﬁght another day.

The tree, which stands above the office in the Safeway car park, had shown signs of decay and Kieran Hoekstra and his team of arborists made sure it was still safe to stand. “A grub infestation in several limbs had made them a safety hazard for the public who regularly used these pathways and benches. It would only have needed a strong wind in the near future to cause an incident,” council’s infrastructure maintenance manager, Fred Huitema, said. “The officers will examine the samples and prepare a report on the ongoing safety of the tree. If deemed a significant risk, the tree may need to be removed. “The recent drought has weakened many trees across the shire, making them vulnerable to grub infestations. Residents are asked to exercise extreme caution when walking or driving in windy conditions.” The tree was to be felled if it did not appear secure, but it was declared to be harmless so it has been allowed to stand until further notice. After some dry years it is believed the tree may have had borers inside it, rendering it vulnerable, but it was not to be.

answered. You can ring him on 0413 902 571 or email him at answers@watershedvictoria.org.au It is his view that AquaSure, the consortium building the plant, has “a real problem” with community perception about what is being built and what impacts the plant might have. “People see them digging a huge hole for themselves behind their Cyclone fence. “They see hundreds of empty concrete trucks leaving the site during the day and bright lights illuminating the horizon and their cranes at night.” The latter, said Neil, is against the plant’s environment management plan. He is particularly concerned about the where the inlet and outlet tunnels will be located.

Testing time: Scott Cameron cutting some branches off the tree to check for decay.

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Park sale not final BASS Coast Shire Council has not made a decision to sell the block of land in Wallace Avenue, Inverloch.

Henriettas fire touches many THE people of Leongatha and broader South Gippsland were shocked to witness or hear of the massive fire that engulfed Henriettas cafe and gift store in Leongatha last Tuesday. News of the disaster spread quickly via the social networking website Facebook and text messages. Apart from the dollar value of the stock and the loss of an historic Leongatha building, the loss was more substantial in other ways. The town of Leongatha lost part of its community. Henriettas was a vibrant and welcoming establishment enjoyed by hundreds of individuals and groups. Whether one was browsing through the homewares and gifts, or enjoying lunch or a coffee, Henriettas always offered a great atmosphere. That aura was not just “in the building” but was created by the people themselves - the Steenholdt family and their staff. Alan Steenholdt was the chief barista and he could often combine making the coffees with a chat in between, always with a smile and a laugh. The fire was a test of strength for the Steenholdts and they showed considerable courage as they stood and watched the drama of the fire unfold. Fortunately, there were no injuries or loss of life in this fire, but memories of hard work and passion for their job will always remain with Alan, his wife Meg and their staff. The family is still unsure of their future plans but The Star wishes them well as they set about deciding so. The Star also thanks the family for their co-operation and we feel for the staff who have lost their jobs as a result of the blaze.

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There is, however, a process in place to consider community concerns before deciding on the future of the land. In March this year, council called for submissions from the community to help decide on the future of the vacant block. A committee of council is due to review these submissions in the ﬁrst week of June, with a number of the people who made written submissions also choosing to make verbal presentations to the committee. After reviewing all the submissions, the committee will then make recommendations. We expect that report will be tabled at the July meeting of council. We understand that the local residents hold very strong views on this issue. These views will be considered by the committee, along with issues of access, safety and the cost of maintaining the site. Allan Bawden, Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Bass Coast Shire Council.

Council praised ON behalf of my mother and myself, I would like to give a big thanks to the staff of the (South Gippsland Shire Council) ofﬁce, who came to her assistance after she fell outside the door. Their care and concern was wonderful, and greatly appreciated. Also the ambulance medics and the staff of Leongatha Hospital were great. I am pleased to say that she is recovering well, though saddened we missed the embroidery exhibition. Judy Lipman, Yallourn North.

Ambos in check I WRITE in relation to an article headed, “Ambos short changed” that appeared in the May 11 edition of your newspaper. It quotes Ken Smith as describing the two million dollar funding to establish a peak period ambulance station at Grantville as a “bit of a con”.

Strong opposition: Inverloch residents object to council’s decision not to install a playground in Wallace Avenue.

I was also present at the announcement by Minister Andrews and spoke to CERT volunteers. To a person, they were appreciative of what this funding would achieve in service delivery for Grantville, the wider Bass community and holidaymakers. Minister Andrews in his address spoke highly of the dedicated and hard working team, but indicated that professional paramedics are now needed to work in collaboration with the CERT team. Minister Andrews also mentioned that the operation of the Grantville Ambulance Station would be monitored and if needed, upgraded in the future. Gerry Lonergan, Labor Candidate for Bass.

Credit due AS the ALP candidate for Bass, I write in regard to recent comment in The Star newspapers about funding for the Inverloch Primary School. The fact is that Inverloch Primary is being completely rebuilt and Victorian and Commonwealth Labor govern-

VOXPOP! VOX How do you feel about Henriettas burning down? Do you think it should be rebuilt?

ments have provided a total of $4,525,000 to make this possible. Principal, Stan Jackson, is quite right to say that this will “guarantee the future of quality education in Inverloch”. It takes Labor governments to focus on the community and get things done. Ken Smith, Liberal Member for Bass, has not a skerrick of evidence to say that the State Labor Government has walked away from education and health. During Labor’s time in government, more than 20 government schools in Bass have beneﬁted from the $84 million state and federal investment, and Inverloch Primary is just one example. Everyone living in Bass knows that since it was ﬁrst elected, the Brumby Labor Government has steadily invested in upgrading our health services. People living in Bass welcome the recent $3 million upgrade announcement to our emergency department at Wonthaggi hospital for additional presentation cubicles and clinical space, and they also welcome the rebuilt Wonthaggi Ambulance Service and the new peak period unit ambulance service that will be located at Grantville. Ken Smith should get over it and give credit where credit is due. He should be happy for the community that these great investments in schools and health services are being made. Gerry Lonergan, ALP candidate for Bass.

Funding will be “slashed” THE Liberal-National Opposition’s farcical regional fund is just another way of slashing regional funding. I’ll miss the food, particularly the wedges, so I hope it’s rebuilt Tyson Findlay Leongatha

I was devastated. I liked the friendly vibe and all of the food. I don’t know if they’ll rebuild it, but it’d be good. Corey Kyle Leongatha

It meant a lot to the town, it’s a historical site. I really feel for the owners and I would love for it to be rebuilt. Pam Pascuzzi Leongatha

I was very disappointed. Just like a lot of other locals, I was a regular there, so I hope to see it rebuilt. Max Hubbard Korumburra

Leader of the National Party, Peter Ryan, has admitted that ‘core’ education and health services would be included under the fund, which is all regional and rural Victoria will get under the Liberal-led Coalition for eight years.

This will mean regional Victoria’s fastest growing cities such as Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong will miss out on vital services. Liberal Leader Ted Baillieu failed to even turn up as Peter Ryan announced his dodgy copy of the disgraced Howard Government’s Regional Partnerships Program that was shut down after chronic National Party rorting. In further embarrassments, neither Ted Baillieu nor Peter Ryan can produce a policy document, and details of what will and won’t be funded continue to change by the day. The Opposition can not be trusted in regional and rural Victoria. Only the Brumby Labor Government is standing up for regional and rural Victorian families. In this year’s State Budget alone, Labor has committed $618 million to regional hospitals, and upgrades to a further 39 regional and rural schools. We are only weeks away from releasing our long term plan for regional Victoria, developed in consultation with regional communities. This is in addition to the $553 million we have already committed from our dedicated regional infrastructure fund that has supported the creation of 351 projects worth more than $1.4 billion. The Brumby Labor Government has invested in generational water saving projects such as the Wimmera Mallee pipeline and Foodbowl Modernisation Project. Our government has restored regional rail services and is now building regional Victoria’s largest ever infrastructure project - the $4.3 billion Regional Rail Link with the Commonwealth Labor Government. Only Labor has a plan to lock-in prosperity, secure lifestyles and create new opportunities for regional and rural Victorians. Jacinta Allan Regional and Rural Development Minister

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Farmer chases state title A YANAKIE man is the running to be Victorian’s top agricultural apprentice.

Tom Mills won the Victorian Farmers Federation dairy apprentice of the year last week in Moama. He will be part of a 10 day study tour of New Zealand run by the Geoffrey Gardiner Dairy Foundation and has also won a 12 month VFF student membership. He said winning the award was probably the biggest moment in his life to date. “I was ecstatic. It’s a pretty big thing to be recognised in the ﬁeld I work in and enjoy so much,” Mr Mills said. United Dairyfarmers Victoria president Chris Grifﬁn said Mr Mills had demonstrated outstanding knowledge and passion for the industry, plus a desire to work in agriculture throughout his career. “Tom has excellent knowledge of the key issues within the dairy industry, and demonstrates exemplary skills in his on-farm dairy

work,” Mr Griffin said. “He is passionate about motivating young people to enter the industry and looks forward to one day owning his own dairy farm.” Mr Mills will find out on June 24 if he has won the VFF agricultural apprentice of the year award. He is currently completing his Certificate IV in Agriculture at the National Centre for Dairy Education Australia (NCDE) in Leongatha, while working as a herd and shed manager at a corporation owned farm. The 20-year-old has been employed there since November 2009. Before that he drove tractors for Bowden Agricultural Contracting at Yarram, and worked on farms at Foster and Welshpool. In his current position, Mr Mills is up every morning at 4.30am and sometimes doesn’t get home until 7pm. He is responsible for animal nutrition, husbandry and health, as well as shed management and maintenance. “I just love being outdoors with animals

and having everything that brings with the good days and bad days, and knowing you are contributing to the foodstuff and working in one of the Australia’s greatest commodities,” he said. “Dairy farming is the only thing I’ve ever done and I didn’t really get pushed into it. “My dad is a vet in the South Gippsland area and when I was little he was very busy, so some of the only time I got to spend with him was when he was on calls.” Mr Mills said technology such as computers in tractors and sheds would revolutionise the dairy industry. “With the resources available to us we should be one of the best dairy farming generations yet I hope,” he said. Mr Mills attends TAFE in Leongatha once a fortnight. “I wouldn’t be here where I am now, with the skills I have, without the NCDEA. Their program and their support has been terriﬁc,” he said.

Industrial expansion mooted By Jane Ross PLANNING and developing more industrial land in Leongatha is one project that would beneﬁt from the State Coalition’s $1 billion Regional Growth Fund.

The money was announced by Nationals Leader Peter Ryan, during that party’s State Conference in Wangaratta at the weekend. Mr Ryan, the Shadow Minister for Regional and Rural Development, told The Star yesterday that the idea of the fund was that it would be “driven from the ground up” rather than “the top down”. In Leongatha for example, it could be used to help South Gippsland Council in planning more industrial estate land and providing the necessary infrastructure such as roads “and the underground stuff”. And, said Mr Ryan, it could assist in moving the medical centre to the new Leongatha Hospital. “At the moment we have funding from the government for the hospital, but the (health) department will not fund primary care (facilities). Nor is

it interested in the project for the colocation of the medical clinic.” The Regional Growth Fund would be used “to put money on the table” to leverage further dollars from, say the Commonwealth. “And how many times do we hear that a project is a good one but can’t be funded because it doesn’t meet the criteria?” declared Mr Ryan. The new fund would step in there too. Asked if it would help get a Bass Coast Education Precinct off the ground, Mr Ryan said no, because that was an Education Department responsibility. Announcing the Regional Growth Fund, Mr Ryan described it as a “key plank” of the Coalition’s plan to establish regional Victoria as a future driver of growth and prosperity. He told The Star, the real message was that he made the announcement as Leader of the Nationals in the Coalition arrangement the party has with the Liberals “in the area of my shadow responsibility”. “It’s a very signiﬁcant message.” The Nationals Leader said the fund, which would draw its money from the full package of costings that will be announced ahead of this year’s State election, would create prosperity,

jobs and opportunity. “Regional Victoria contributes more than $20 billion through food production and $3.4 billion in tourism every year to Victoria’s economy, but under John Brumby, regional and rural communities haven’t received their fair share.” Forty per cent of the fund would be directed to local projects that would be identified by communities with the help of five Regional Development Committees. The rest would be allocated to larger regional infrastructure, with the five chairs of the Regional Development Committees providing advice at ministerial level. Jacinta Allan, Victoria’s Minister of Rural and Regional Development, has described the National Party move as “a slush fund” that was no substitute for long term rural and regional planning. She said the Nationals had “plucked out a figure from thin air and consulted nobody in regional Victoria”. There are those in South Gippsland who would make a similar comment about the State-backed Wonthaggi desalination plant.

Planning delay risk: Cr Lewis By Brad Lester DECISIONS on planning matters would be delayed under a new meeting schedule for South Gippsland Shire Council, according to Cr David Lewis.

Council will now only hold one council meeting a month as part of a six month trial starting from July. Cr Lewis recently told council applicants for planning permits would now have to wait a month for council to make a decision instead of two weeks. “This will slow down our processes, there is no doubt about that,” he said. Meetings will now be held on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm in the Council Chambers in Leongatha. The first meeting under the trial will be held on July 28. A strategic briefing session will be held on the first Wednesday of the month, and public presentations and open briefing sessions will be held on

the third Wednesday of the month, as required. Such presentations were previously made before council meetings. Council chief executive ofﬁcer Tim Tamlin said the new meeting schedule would be in line with other Gippsland councils. He said the new schedule would give people more opportunities to be involved with council matters, and allow time for councillors to reﬂect on public input and promote transparency.

But Cr David Lewis did not agree, calling for the public to be able to address council before meetings. His motion was overturned. “The majority of people want to meet on the night a matter is discussed, so we are banning people from participation,” Cr Lewis said. Cr Mohya Davies said: “It is not good governance if we are affected by emotional outburst prior to making council decisions. Council decisions should be thought through. We should give this a trial and see how

it works.” Cr Mimmie Jackson said councillors need more time to consider public submissions, instead of hearing those half-an-hour before making decisions. “I suggest the community gives it a try. For the purpose of good decisionmaking, we should encourage the community to come to forums and have dialogue with councillors,” she said. The success of the trial will be the subject of a report to come before council in December.

Tom Mills: the Yanakie herd manager won the VFF’s dairy apprentice of the year award last week.

Say cheese BUDDING photographers have an opportunity to win $600 for a spectacular photo that depicts South Gippsland scenery or lifestyle. South Gippsland Shire Council is sponsoring a photographic competition to unearth wonderful images of South Gippsland that can be used to promote the region in publications and electronically. Photographers 18 years old and over are invited to enter in either or both of two categories: scenery and lifestyle (containing people depicting lifestyle). Prizes for each category are: ﬁrst prize, $600; second prize, $300, encouragement award, $100. Images must be digital JPEG ﬁles of

at least 2MB and no bigger than 5MB. “Many residents live in idyllic places and are privy to magniﬁcent views, lifestyle events and activities not available to the visiting professional photographer,” communications ofﬁcer Nick Edwards said. “This competition provides a forum to depict these often unique views.” Entry is free and the closing date is 5pm, Friday, July 30. Application forms and competition rules can be downloaded from www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au, collected from council reception, or posted to you upon request. For further information contact Mr Edwards on 5662 9368 or nicke@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Expressions of Interest New Statewide Panel for Hire of Private Plant EOI No: 310767 Building on the success of three regional based plant panels which will expire in October, the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) is conducting an Expression of Interest (EOI) to create a single ongoing Statewide panel for the hire of plant and machinery for fire related and civil works. The new panel will start in November 2010 and will replace the existing panel arrangements. Works include fire prevention and suppression, as well as civil works such as roading, drainage, minor bridge or crossing works, vegetation management and silviculture works. It is anticipated that only contractors approved and on the panel will be engaged for all future works. Please Note: EOI documents can be downloaded from Wednesday 2 June 2010 at the Victorian Government Tenders website at www.tenders.vic.gov.au Potential applicants should consider registering their interest online to automatically receive further information and amendments. The Response Form - Part D must be completed in the format specified and submitted as per the completion instructions on the front page. Further information may be obtained by contacting the DSE Customer Service Centre on 136 186 Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm. Hardcopy response documents quoting EOI No: 310767 must be placed in a sealed envelope and lodged in one of the nominated DSE Tender Boxes located throughout the state. Full location details are listed in the EOI documentation. When submitting a tender response please note that DSE will not issue receipts. Contractor briefings will occur at regional locations between the 7- 23 June 2010 and each potential applicant is encouraged to attend. The administrative and compliance processes are constantly changing so even if you came to a briefing last year, it is recommended you consider attending again.

Guidance for growth FUTURE development in four South Gippsland towns will proceed, after the State Government announced $50,000 for projects. The plans will guide community and social development in Nyora, Loch, Poowong and Meeniyan. Johan Scheffer, Upper House Member for Eastern Victoria, said the plans would provide certainty in how the towns grow. “It will also give residents an opportunity to work with the South Gippsland Shire Council in developing a vision

for the future of their communities,” he said. The plans will review existing infrastructure in the towns and assess the infrastructure required. “The provision of reticulated sewerage has been the catalyst for developing structure plans in all four towns,” he said. “Engineering has started and it is anticipated that each town will have reticulated sewerage systems by 2012, enhancing their appeal to potential new residents and businesses.” Council will receive the funding.

Expressions of Interest close 2pm Thursday 8 July 2010. Late submissions, email or facsimile responses will not be accepted www.dse.vic.gov.au Customer Service Centre 136 186

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Big show: Oliver’s huge cast were treated to thunderous applause from the responsive opening night audience in Wonthaggi last Friday.

Oliver, glorious Oliver OLIVER openedd in i Wonthaggi on Friday night and is set to be one of the most successful shows yet, with ticket sales soaring. Opening night: swapping his costume on opening night, Jarrod Donohue helped Mitchell Gin sell Oliver programs.

Thrilled: Wonthaggi’s Jake Kuyper was every bit the threatening, dark Bill Sikes on Oliver’s opening night and celebrated after with friend and back stage assistant, Sarah Hanley, of Cape Paterson.

Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s president David Wall is expecting a huge rush on tickets following rave reviews after the weekend performances. “It is a big musical with a huge cast including some 40 children and if it is anything like ticket sales were for Les Miserables (Wonthaggi’s award-winning musical) people will be queuing down the street for tickets once the word gets out,” Mr Wall said. “This production is truly mind blowing, with 250 costumes, all handmade, a fabulous cast and while it is

a cliché li hé to say, it i iis one for f the whole family,” he said. Oliver showcases some of the most famous and much loved songs: “Food Glorious Food” and “Where is Love”, and Wonthaggi’s production is guaranteed to move you to smiles and tears. The curtain opens with Oliver Twist, played on opening night by Leongatha’s own Jackson Patterson, making his stage debut in what is a huge role. Jackson’s a natural and plays the role with a conﬁdence beyond his years and his stunning, sweet voice was a highlight delivering, “Where is Love” with such ease, moving not just his mother Jude to tears but many in the audience. It was a knockout! There is nothing bah

Catch V/Line’s updated timetable from Sunday 6 June 2010

humbug about this show, and right from the opening number when dozens of would-be workhouse waifs take to the stage and sing the very catchy “Food Glorious Food” the responsive opening night audience was captivated. Along with Oliver the other standout performance came from leading male Wayne Maloney, who played a merrier rather than menacing Fagin. He looked every bit the wily, old scammer in his fabulous ﬂowing coat. He sings well, and brings his own comic touches to the role. The ill-fated Nancy, played by Wonthaggi’s Emmi Latham, stepping up to her ﬁrst lead role, brings a vibrancy and warmth to the stage and contrasted well to her evil and psychotic love interest Bill Sikes, played by Jake Kuyper of Wonthaggi. Jake became more threatening as the show progressed and gave a very strong performance. Oliver features some colouful characters, and up with the best on opening night were Mr Bumble (Peter Epifano), Michael Giles who brings his own take on

the grotesque funeral director Mr Sowerberry. He teams well with Mrs Sowerberry, Sophie Cuttriss of Inverloch and they work it well and are rewarded with much audience applause. The chorus is ﬁrst class and the kids are great too. It has to be said the Artful Dodger played by Phillip Island’s Tom Davie deserves a huge pat on the back for his show must go on attitude, doing a sterling job on opening night with a sprained ankle, sustained just before the curtain went up. From all reports Saturday night’s Oliver, the snowy haired Nicky Lawson of Inverloch doesn’t let the team down, with an equally moving performance, and Leongatha’s Adam Turner was brilliant in his role as the charismatic Dodger. Director Karen MilkinsHendry and musical director Kirk Skinner have again worked their magic, taking the wonderfully dark Dickens tale and turning it into a fabulous showbiz winner for the local group with intoxicating music, fabulous sets created by talented

set designer Tad Hendry and of course standout performances. You are transported back in time to 1850s London and the grim old days by Tad and his masterful team. The choreography is brilliant and a credit to the talented and very creative Anthea Donohue, who had the actors both young and old delighting the audience with such energy and combining superbly with the wonderful singing, giving a lift to Dickens’ tale of hardship. Wonthaggi’s Oliver is another winner for the local theatre company. The kids are fabulous, there is loads of colour and movement, the musical is brilliant and it is a great night out. The show will be staged at 7.30pm this Thursday, June 3 and June 4, 2pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, June 5, 5pm on Sunday, June 6, 7.30pm on June10 and 11 and 2pm and 7.30pm on the ﬁnal day Saturday, June 12. Tickets are available at the Wonthaggi Workmens Club or phone 5672 1083.

V/Line’s timetables in Gippsland and the north-east have been updated and changes will start from Sunday 6 June. This means some services will: • depart earlier • depart later • have different stopping patterns.

Stars: Leongatha’s Jackson Patterson (right) was brilliant as Oliver and teamed well with the Artful Dodger, played by Tom Davie of Phillip Island on opening night last Friday in Wonthaggi.

Timetables will be available at vline.com.au from Sunday 23 May. Timetables will also be available from mid-May at your local staffed V/Line station or ticket agent, or by calling 136 196.

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Celebrating: Keith Ritchie, set designer Tad Hendry, director Karen MilkinsHendry caught up with talented Leongatha Lyric Theatre, Melbourne and Sydney set designer Colin Mitchell on the opening night of Oliver in Wonthaggi on Friday night.

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Glamorous occasion: the 2010 Debutante Ball of Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College was held at the Korumburra Recreation Centre on Saturday night. Front: Rubi Panozzo, Liam Smart, Bridget Akers. First row: Amy Burns, Emalie Gordon, Mrs Donna Matthews, Mr Clifton Hammond (college board), Mrs Lesley Hammond, Mr Edward O’Donohue MP, Mrs Shauna Delaney, Mr Michael Delaney (college principal), Rhonda McDonald (trainer), Rhiarna Ball, Tegan Freeland. Second row: Joseph Alexander, Kimberley Hargreaves, Hannah Taylor, Melissa Brennan, Grace Webster, Beth Dortmans, Jessica Shea, Emily Smith, Gillian Meikle, Hannah Beggs, Christie Panozzo, Isaac Lawson. Third row: Jack Blair, Darcy Hargreaves, Shanna Thompson, Olivia Fiddelaers, Alisha Tessari, Sarah Hinkley, Elly Brusamarello, Jennifer Berlangieri, Sasha Argento, Jack van Rooy, Sean Stampton. Fourth row: Dylan Benetti, Ben Fitzpatrick, Thomas Sorrell, Colet Hammond, Rachel Coldebella, Sean Roche, Kaylee Appleyard, Britteny Jobling, Aidan Smart, Declan Akers, Martin O’Loughlin. Fifth row: Luke Castagna, Michael Dixon, Ilan Osman, Brent Wilson, Ricky O’Loughlin, Justin Pellicano, Matthew Taylor, Ethan Bennett, Domonic O’Connor, Kieran McGrath, Dylan Malzinskas, Sam Synan.

We’re happier than most SOUTH Gippslanders are happier than most other Victorians, according to a Melbourne University Wellbeing report. The survey shows 79.8 per cent of South Gippslanders rate themselves as content, higher than the state average of 76.4 per cent. The report also found 59.2 per cent of South Gippslanders are in excellent health (Victorian average 54.3 per cent), 77.4 per cent feel part of the community (Victorian average 70.7 per cent) and 85.6 per cent feel safe walking at night (Victorian average 66.5 per cent). Council chief executive ofﬁcer Tim Tamlin said: “It seems to reﬂect that people do come for the beauty and stay for the lifestyle, but we’re always keen to see how we can improve public health and wellbeing.” The report came as council placed its Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan on public exhibition for community comment. The plan calls for more doctors, and more funding for Leongatha Memorial Hospital and a public dental clinic. The report calls for advocacy for a health precinct at Foster, health services to meet the needs of a growing population, and

more awareness of mental health and encouragement of people to be active. People will be encouraged to own pets to maintain wellbeing and to encourage physical activity, and drug and alcohol free youth events will be promoted. Council will research the availability of condom vending machines and improve awareness of contraception and sexually transmitted diseases. People will be urged to grow their own food, support for developing community gardens offered, and the adequacy of public toilets, baby feeding and changing facilities, and hand washing facilities considered. Cr Jennie Deane said at a recent council meeting: “A lot of what council is already doing is contained in this plan. The idea is to do things better to achieve more speciﬁc outcomes.” Some of the facts raised by the South Gippsland Wellbeing Report and used to write council’s plan, found South Gippslanders feel safe, are healthy and feel part of the community. But transport is limited, jobs for young people are limited and incomes are below the state average. Mr Tamlin said the plan, which can be viewed on the coun-

cil website, at council and local libraries, is a summary of where we are now, where we want to be, and what we can do in the future. “It analyses the current situation, identiﬁes gaps and inadequacies and outlines key priorities which need to be addressed,” he said. “Council has a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of the community through the provision of recreation facilities, infrastructure and a range of services including libraries, children’s services and home and community care services. “It also directly inﬂuences the health and wellbeing of the community through factors such as planning and development, employment, social support and community participation.” Public consultation sessions were held in October 2009 in Foster, Korumburra and Leongatha, and issues raised were categorised into the six areas of the action plan. The public health and wellbeing plan will be on public exhibition until Friday, July 16. Written submissions are welcomed until that date. For further information go to www.southgippsland.vic. gov.au and www.communityindicators.net.au

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Live for the future THE third annual Sustainable Living Festival for Bass Coast will be held on Saturday, June 5 at the Cowes Cultural Centre, as part of the Phillip Island Landcare Sustaining Coastal Communities project.

This year’s festival coincides with World Environment Day, a time when a growing number of people are questioning their impact on the planet and what they can do to minimise it, said festival organiser Lisa Wangman. “The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Connect. Create. Transform. Connect with your community, create new opportunities and transform the Bass Coast’,” she said. “We aim to connect people with sustainable products and services and provide information on local initiatives. Our new location at the Cowes Cultural Centre and the broad range of activities being offered is sure to attract many locals and visitors.” Exhibits will feature renewable energy systems, heating systems, indigenous plants, environmentally friendly hygiene and cleaning products, local food producers, environmental organisations and groups. In addition to product and service exhibits there will be a full program of presentations and workshops run in two rooms across the day. People can learn how to give their garden a boost by transforming their organic waste into compost with Nola Anderson of Gippsland Re-

gional Waste Management Group. “Forty per cent of the average household garbage bin is made up of organics that should be treated as a resource instead of ending up in landfill,” Nola said. Garden lovers will also be interested in “Drought proofing your garden” with Rick Coleman of Southern Cross Permaculture and “Using indigenous plants” by Landcare. For all the food lovers out there, the “Creating a 100 mile lunch” workshop, presented by a group of local food connoisseurs, is sure to be popular. “As numbers are limited for this workshop I will be taking bookings on a first in, first served basis,” Lisa said. Information on group activities in the area will be another feature of the many presentations. Christine Grayden of Phillip Island Conservation Society will talk about the environmental issues tackled by the group in her presentation “An island worth conserving”. Local couple Alycia and Adrian James will explain the transition town concept and activities of the new group “Transition Phillip Island”. Mark Robertson from Watershed will also give a presentation on the just launched “Winter Whale Watch Program”. As climate change is still a hot topic, a presentation on possible impacts and adaptations that may be necessary in Bass Coast will be explained by Paul Smith,

environment manager at Bass Coast Shire Council. Kids are catered for too at the festival, in a recycled art workshop run by local artist Pauline Grotto. Pauline uses items that usually end up in landﬁll to get kids involved in creating their own masterpieces. Numbers will be limited for this workshop so bookings are also essential. “Short ﬁlms will also be run at different times throughout the day so there should be something for everyone at this year’s festival,” Lisa said. “Door prizes will be announced throughout the day including an environmental book pack, waterwise gardening pack and a worm farm. A gold coin on entry will put you in the running for these prizes as well as allow you to attend the presentations and workshops, so it’s well worth a visit.” Supporters and funders of the project including the Victorian Government Sustainability Fund, Bass Coast Shire Council, Westernport Water and Phillip Island Nature Parks will also have displays on the day. For times and locations of workshops and presentations please see the timetable on the Sustainable Living Festival advertisement in this paper. For general information on this event or to book into the 100 mile lunch or Recycled Art for Kids workshops, please contact Lisa Wangman on 5951 3329 or 0409 366 914.

Showing how: Bill Cleeland of Surf Beach at Phillip Island, shows how a solar panel powers a water pump during a farm walk.

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Soldiers to be remembered

THE Federal Parliament is set to debate an historic motion on one of Australia’s saddest World War Two stories with links to South Gippsland.

Relatives or friends of those involved are invited to attend in Canberra on June 21 and should contact Lyn Skillern on 5668 6304. The Japanese transport ship Montevideo Maru was sunk by an American submarine at 2am on July 1, 1942, with 208 civilian and 845 Australian service prisoners of war on board, including six local men. They, with 11 others, had arrived in Rabaul in 1941 with Lark Force, which was made up largely of the 2/22nd Battalion. They became prisoners of war when Rabaul fell to the Japanese in January 1942 and the sinking of the Montevideo Maru became Australia’s greatest maritime disaster. Lyn Skillern of the Leongatha Historical Society takes up the story: “One of the saddest stories I have uncovered while undertaking my research is that of the men from the Leongatha and district who went to Rabaul with Lark Force. Of the 17, six were on the Montevideo Maru when it was sunk and six were massacred at Gasmata. Three returned home to South Gippsland and one was repatriated to Australia probably with malaria.

Major Bill Owen escaped from Rabaul but was killed in action at Kokoda. “When the 2/22nd Battalion was raised in 1940, Major Bill Owen was appointed to lead A Coy. Bill Owen (later to be a Lieutenant Colonel) was an ofﬁcer in the local South Gippsland militia and well respected in the community of Leongatha and district. “He was born in Nagambie in 1905 and worked at the Leongatha branch of the State Savings Bank of Victoria in the late 1930s. It was into his Battalion, the 2/22nd, that several local men were placed.” What happened to these men is outlined below: “Jack Howard, Fred Broadbent, Fred Ketels and Tom Sangster of Leongatha died on the Montevideo Maru, as did Jimmy Kavanagh and Arthur Oliver from Leongatha South. Arthur was from Stanley in Tasmania, but worked for the Maxwell family on their farm at Leongatha South. He and Jimmy were gunners in heavy battery. “Other Lark Force members Frank James of Leongatha, the Bellingham brothers Bill and Tom from Nerrena, Bert Kuhne and Jim Butterworth from Dumbalk and Harry Millsom of Tarwin, were all executed at Gasmata. “Bill Owen, Owen Hughes and Phil Hillis from Dumbalk and Dave Lawson of Koorooman

East survived. NCV Simpson of Leongatha was invalided to Australia in September 1941, but nothing is known about him. “A small party of 18 men under the leadership of Bill Owen cut their way through 300 miles of jungle southwards, living mostly on food supplied by the natives – kau kau, a type of sweet potato and occasionally a pig or two. “Malaria took its toll and by the time they made contact with allied forces some, including Owen, had lost two stone in weight on their trek through the jungle. They were to meet up with the men who were later killed at Gasmata. Sadly they were captured and killed. “In October 1945, a wave of sadness passed over Leongatha when the telegrams arrived and conﬁrmed the deaths of Jack Howard, Fred Broadbent, Fred Ketels, Tom Sangster, and Jimmy Kavanagh on the Montevideo Maru. Arthur Oliver’s family in Tasmania would have received the same news. The fate of the other men was unknown until a Japanese soldier told the story.”

Remembered: Harry Millsom was a member of Lark Force which will be remembered in Federal Parliament on June 21.

Sister to be honoured A MEMORIAL plaque with an engraved picture will honour Sister Janet Potter and the site of Stradbroke Hospital.

Memorial: Sister Janet Potter and her Stradbroke Hospital will be remembered by a plaque on the wall of Leongatha IGA.

The Leongatha and District Historical Society has designed the plaque and made the arrangements with IGA supermarket, which is now on the Stradbroke site. Members of the public are invited to contribute to the cost of the memorial. Sister Potter ran the hospital in Church Street from 1921 until she retired in 1957. Originally opened by Sister Good, the hospital was bought by Sister Potter in 1921 and renamed Stradbroke. Janet Potter grew up at Mardan, one of

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star One year ago, June 2, 2009 Hopes are still high that Meeniyan will get a new supermarket, after the IGA store was razed in March. Three parties have expressed an interest in rebuilding the business. ***** Korumburra man Allan “Cobra” Summerﬁeld has been recognised for his contribution to many sporting groups around town. Allan won a Shine On award from the Rotary Club of Victoria for his volunteer work. Five years ago, May 31, 2005 Nine-year-old girl Abby McNally has won a competition from 80 entries to name the park at the southern entrance to Poowong. The new attraction has been named Bimbadeen Park. ***** Foster residents are calling for a safer crossing of Main Street for people in wheelchairs. The campaign is being led by Blair Donaldson and Shirley Westaway, who have initiated a petition to South Gippsland Shire Council.

10 years ago, May 30, 2000 A former Leongatha man has placed second in a prestigious cooking competition open to chefs throughout Australia. Simon Sullivan is a third year apprentice at Chisholm Institute. ***** Korumburra Secondary College will send a team of Year 9 students to the Victorian High Country for third term. The students will stay at the Alpine School at Mount Hotham, learning leadership and personal development. 30 years ago, June 3, 1980 Students at Leongatha High School are entering the computer world. The school has bought a $2300 computer and will introduce a new course to teach children skills for the future. ***** A 36 tonne catamaran turned heads when it was transported by truck down Tarwin Lower Road near Inverloch. The huge vessel was towed to Mahers Landing to be ﬁtted out.

Spending behind SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s capital expenditure is running under budget. Council spent $5.29 million between July 2009 and March 2010, under its forecast budget of $7.38 million for the same period.

That is due to some projects running late, including Coal Creek, plant purchases, the Welshpool Rail Trail and resealing of roads, itself worth $557,000. Others projects behind schedule are a footpath in Parr Street, Leongatha; Main South Road; and the KoonwarraInverloch Road upgrade.

ﬁve girls and four boys in the family of Mr and Mrs J.H. Potter, pioneer selectors of that area. She went to primary school in Mardan and started as a nurse probationer at Heidelberg’s Austin Hospital in 1914. Nursing in those days demanded a strong physical and mental character. Training and discipline were strict, the hours long and pay minimal. At the end of her three years’ probation, Sister Potter went to St Margaret’s Hospital in Launceston, before joining the staff at the Women’s Hospital in Melbourne. Six years later, she started Stradbroke. At its peak, there was an average of 130 maternity cases a year, adding up to more than 3000 over the life of the facility. Mothers remained

in hospital for two weeks after a birth, the ﬁrst 10 of those in bed. Sister Potter held the view that, as families were large, the only time a mother could rest was after she had given birth. During the winter, babies were nursed in Sister Potter’s living room, kept warm by a heater. She reared the Beecroft triplets for three months, feeding them night and day and they are not the only ones who owe their successful start in life to Janet Potter. Donations to the memorial plaque can be made at the Mechanics’ Institute Leongatha on Thursdays or Fridays between noon and 4pm. Or they can be sent to PO Box 431 Leongatha 3953.

Cars collide A MAN was taken to Leongatha Memorial Hospital for treatment after a two-car collision at Meeniyan last week.

He received minor injuries but was released a short time later. The collision occurred on the Meeniyan-Promontory Road about 1.5km south of Meeniyan at about 11am, Monday, May 24. A Foster man driving a station wagon exited a private driveway and failed to give way to an oncoming vehicle coming down the hill. The driver of the oncoming car tried to avoid a collision, but was unable to. The crash caused the station wagon to roll over and stop 30m away. The driver was trapped in the vehicle for a short time and was treated at the scene by paramedics. The other driver was not injured. Police apSo close: the station wagon lies on the side of the road, after peal to drivers to look carefully when entering the collision. roads from intersections and driveways.

Milestone for Bendigo Bank BENDIGO’S combined community banks have reached a major milestone. They have returned more than $40 million to community groups and projects across Australia. One of those branches is Inverloch and District, which has given money for the town’s primary school multi purpose room, the lifesaving club’s new clubhouse, the tennis club’s court resurfacing and Inverloch Kongwak Football Netball Club courts. “We hope that this success is an indication of things to come and we will continue to be an important part of the Inverloch community.” To ﬁnd out more about the bank, you can ring Alan on 5674 0900.

Logo decision a way off THE decision about a town logo for Leongatha is still some way off. The matter was discussed immediately before the May Leongatha Progress Association meeting, with one of the creators of some suggested designs being asked to do some modiﬁcations. He will present the results to the next meeting of the LPA on Thursday June 17. Association vice president Mimmie Jackson, said discussion about design elements elicited strong support for including a daffodil and the Memorial Hall. But the daffodil idea was vetoed because it might become outdated. Ms Jackson said she expects another short list of designs will be put together at the June meeting, with public reaction sought after that.

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Backing kids TAFE students were raising funds for charity in Leongatha on Wednesday. The Certiﬁcate II Community Services class members held a sausage sizzle for Barnardos Australia. The organisation has been at the forefront of child welfare provision for 120 years, according to their website. At the barbecue when The Star visited, was student Maddie Dowel. “We are looking at youth at the moment, so we wanted to support an organisation we think was good, so we looked into Barnardos and wanted to give them a bit of a donation,” she said.

Spreading the message: water treatment plant operator, Jamie Walker, conducts a school environmental talk.

Acting now for tomorrow WORLD Environment Day is a time to reflect on the amazing area we live in and to join the world wide celebration of the environment. South Gippsland Water is committed to the region and features an environment team. Under the SGW operations improvement banner, the team now has designated co-ordinators for sustainability and environment, as well as employing additional environmental management system and river health officers. Although working to understand and protect the environment has been a focus for many years, SGW gained international certification for their Environmental Management System in 2009. Environmental audits are periodically carried out and evaluated to ensure ongoing improvement. Sustainability projects currently being undertaken internally include: installation of solar panels to run pumps, reviewing office heating and cooling, and improved plant efficiencies. South Gippsland Water projects that encourage customers to live more

sustainably include the water efficient showerhead program. The Hills to Ocean grant helps with catchment improvement. The Help for Water Efficient Organisations grant assists community groups to be water efficient. Catchments and river health are also in the spotlight. A number of stream flow and fish studies have been undertaken on waterways. One concern raised on the Tarwin River led to the installation of a fish ladder in partnership with the Department of Sustainability, West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, and the Arthur Rylah Institute. The fish ladder enables fish to migrate upstream during times of low and medium flow. South Gippsland Water’s managing director Steve Evans said: “In planning for the future, South Gippsland Water understands the importance of sound environmental practice. “World Environment Day is certainly a time to appreciate our local environment and look toward continual future improvements.”

I’VE been increasingly impressed lately by the diverse ways Coal Creek is now being used. During May it has had a world class art exhibition of leading Australian artists that included Nolans, Dobells, and Blackmans. Last Saturday night, the monthly Ghost tour was fully booked, next week it will hold its annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic on the Queen’s Birthday weekend, and in the near future, a Farmers’ Market will be starting there. Weddings are being booked to take advantage of the picturesque little church and the Pig ‘n’ Whistle, set in the beautiful grounds by the lake. And recently it hosted a regional CWA Conference and “Classical at the Creek”, a feast of magniﬁcent music. Call by on a Monday morning and you’d be bowled over by the number of buses delivering excited schoolchildren, mostly from the city, who have come to explore Coal Creek’s treasures. Council came under pressure from some residents three years ago when it rebranded Coal Creek as a Community Park and Museum, rather than a Heritage Tourism Village. And it was understandable as many had contributed time, care and family memorabilia, and thus had a great sense of ownership about the facility. But times have changed. Buildings, gardens and collections have been refreshed, the auditorium is regularly used for workshops and community meetings, and a number of community groups are now based there. Run on a shoestring staff of only three paid staff members who give beyond the call of duty, it is supported by amazing volunteers who come from near and far: train drivers from Morwell, shopkeepers from Leongatha and of course, many from Korumburra who have long associations with its history. A cluster of several schools from the western end of the shire use the park as a living classroom that builds a sense of stewardship in the next generation. Many South Gippslanders look on it as a Korumburra asset, but it is truly earning the right to be respected and embraced as a regional icon, that serves all of South Gippsland. You pay for it in your rates, so take advantage of all that it offers. It’s a perfect place to get the family or your social club together for a picnic, where the kids can run freely and safely, and it might be somewhere you hold a conference or festival. It is an extraordinary facility that wears its facelift well as it has adapted to changing times and needs. Visit soon ...admission is free and I think you too will be impressed. Cr Kieran Kennedy Deputy Mayor

Money for kids: Leongatha TAFE students Rory Ogilvie, Maddie Dowel, Shanna Thompson, Amber McAlpine, Mary Andersen, Kylie Edwards and Breanna Darrow busy at the fundraiser.

It’s over Load limit GOOD riddance! Bass Coast’s Cr John Duscher said that would be many people’s response to the council’s disastrous heritage overlays. “It looks like we’re now moving to completion.” Cr Ross Smith added, “This heritage thing has caused so much angst from people whose properties should not have been on the list.” The councillors were commenting during the May meeting, when a council planning department report listed cost savings found in dealing with the overlays. A grant of $15,000 from Heritage Victoria and the savings made up the $36,200 needed to meet a 2008 council resolution that all Wonthaggi heritage precincts be abandoned and other matters ﬁnalised.

now off

THE load limit of 30 tonne imposed on the Loch Poowong Bridge last September has been withdrawn. South Gippsland Shire Council’s infrastructure maintenance team has repaired the structure. The cost of the repairs was about $105,000 and was jointly funded by council and the Victorian Government. Ruby Road was closed for two days last week as repairs were also carried out on the Ruby Road bridge. “The maintenance of ageing infrastructure is a signiﬁcant ongoing cost to council that is not always seen by residents,” Anthony Seabrook, council’s manager of infrastructure, said.

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Bedding building standing By Chris Brown IT’S unknown when Kelvin Johns Bedding will reopen.

There is no structural damage to the building next to Henriettas, but floor stock, walls and tiles need to be cleaned and the insurance company needs to give the all clear for trading to recommence. Damage should be 95 per cent covered by insurance. On Tuesday night the shop was under threat from the fire, and filled with smoke and water as the fire brigade battled to protect it. Owner Kelvin Smith’s son rang him from Port Headland to say that Henriettas was on fire. “One of his mates had come out of IGA and seen smoke coming out of the roof and got hold of my son and said, ‘you better tell your old man to get in there,’” he said. “I thought it wouldn’t be that bad, but I came in anyway. “When I came in over the hills at Leongatha/Mount Eccles you could see all Leongatha was lit up with this glow and I knew there was a bigger fire than what I thought.” Mr Smith was bringing the key in case

the firefighters needed access to the shop, but wife Kathy, who was at badminton, had arrived first. “She had given them the key to the front of the shop to get in there and just make sure of everything. It looked pretty bad,” he said. On Friday morning a fan was removing toxic smoke from the store. “I’m waiting on the insurance people to tell me what they intend to do and what I’m not allowed to do,” Mr Smith said. Until then, the reopening date won’t be known. Doonas on display in the shop need cleaning as do lounge suites. The wood furniture will have to be wiped over. “You can’t do much about it unfortunately. It’s no one’s fault,” Mr Smith said. “A lot of people have been in to see how things are going and a lot of other businesses have rung up to see if they could help, which is good.” With Kelvin Johns Retravision marking its 20th birthday last week, it should have been a time of celebration. But at least the bedding shop is still standing.

No reopening date: Kelvin Smith and Marie Fowkes in Kelvin Johns Bedding on Friday.

Huge operation: ﬁreﬁghters at the door of Kelvin Johns Bedding on Tuesday night. Photo courtesy Peter Marshman.

Under control: Meeniyan CFA members Dean Delaney and John Hattam express their relief. Photo courtesy Peter Marshman.

Last few remains: salt and pepper shakers, some of the objects still standing after the ﬁre.

Koonwarra support: Harry Forrester in front of a truck. Photo courtesy Peter Marshman.

Not a pretty sight: two CFA members looking through the remains of the cafe.

Morning after: blackened items in the shop at the IGA end.

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Pip marries Dundee By Meryl Tobin WHEN Pip Wilson was ﬂying from Scotland in 2007 to join the Dinosaur Dig at Inverloch, she did not know she was about to meet her own Crocodile Dundee Down Under, Mike Cleeland.

A dinosaur hunter rather than a crocodile hunter, Mike is a long time Landcare officer in the Bass Coast Shire, an environmental contractor and a researcher. Though he has found numerous small dinosaur bones, his greatest find to date is the fossil of a large prehistoric amphibian from the Cretaceous Period he found near San Remo in 1989. The amphibian was subsequently named Koolasuchus cleelandi after him and fellow researcher Lesley Kool. Mike had another chance of achieving world-wide fame for what he saw in 1993 on the mainland of Bass Coast Shire. Like many other locals before and since, he had a sighting of what he believes was a Tasmanian Tiger. However, anecdotal evidence is insufficient for scientific proof, so he has set out to produce hard evidence. Though he has yet to come up with a photo of the animal, he has had more success while researching the Bobuck or Mountain Brushtail Possum in The Gurdies/Grantville area and elsewhere in the Shire, where for many years it had been thought extinct. He and fellow researcher, Debbie Hynes, have discovered it still exists at a number of places in the area. (For more details, see Bobuck

Underground Biodiversity Survey http://www.thylacoleo.com/bobuck_ underground/.) While Crocodile Dundee’s bride was a top American journalist, Mike’s Pip is also a high-achieving lady from overseas. An artist from Scotland, she was also employed as a make-up artist and worked on the set of Mel Gibson’s film Braveheart helping to paint lifelike wounds with plenty of blood onto Mel Gibson’s legs. She also paints paintings of still life (fruit and flowers) and paints Australian landscapes and seascapes. On May 12 several of her paintings were featured at the prestigious Art, Nature and Imagination exhibition at the Monash Science Centre at Monash University Clayton Campus. Her cat portrait, Poroit, was reproduced on the flyer inviting guests to the exhibition. It was love at first sight for Pip, although with Mike it wasn’t until Pip’s return visit in 2009 that love blossomed and the romance between them took off. In May 2009 they became engaged and were married on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Nearly 250 turned up to wish the great grandson of two of Phillip Island’s earliest settlers, John and Isobel Cleeland, and his bride Pip a long and happy life together. The wedding was held in the gardens of the original Cleeland property at Newhaven, now owned by Mike’s father Harry, and overlooking the Phillip Island Bridge. In honour of the Scottish connection, Mike and Pip’s father, Malcolm Wilson, and some others wore kilts.

Guests came from as far away as Scotland, England and Canada, while many were from various local community groups in which Mike and Pip are involved – the Mitchell House Singers, the Bass Coast Chorale, the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group, Landcare, the Australian Rare Fauna Research Association, the Quest for Thylacoleo and the ‘Mansfield Mob’ made up of Pip’s new Aussie friends. Members of the Dinosaur Dig, including Nicole Evered, who introduced Mike and Pip, also came to wish them well. Friend Lou Curtis-Smith co-ordinated the wedding and bridesmaid Rhona Quarm made all the floral arrangements, while numerous other guests contributed as singers and helpers in many other ways to the occasion. After honeymooning for a week at Wilsons Promontory, Mr Mike and Mrs Pip Cleeland flew to England and Scotland for a Scottish Blessing at Culzean Castle on Saturday, May 22 for Pip’s relatives and friends who were unable to make it to Australia for the wedding. Bridesmaid Jen Sweeney, who was stranded at Heathrow Airport due to volcano activity and missed the actual wedding, was pleased to be present as bridesmaid at the Blessing. Her mother made the bridesmaids’ dresses and the wedding gown, which were designed by Pip. After the second ‘wedding’ ceremony, Pip and Mike went to England and from there will head to Greece, Spain and then Portugal. There they will link up with Pip’s Mum who is waiting eagerly to meet the Crocodile Dundee who swept the Scottish lady off her feet.

Blessed by love: Mike and Pip Cleeland at the Scottish Blessing of their wedding inside the Walled Garden at Culzean Castle. Instead of a Crocodile Dundee hat, Mike sported an Akubra.

Clearing Calling all artists sale held ARTISTS are being called on to create a public work that will mark Wonthaggi’s centenary.

A CLEARING sale was held on Friday May 21 by Shirley Fisher on her property at Bass Highway, Leongatha. Hundreds of items became other people’s treasures as a large crowd gathered to not only view, but to buy. Auctioneer Glen Wright worked tirelessly with his Landmark team to help sell the belongings.

The work, to be unveiled in March next year, will be displayed in the Fincher Street Reserve/Rotary Park. Bass Coast Council is calling for artists to lodge expressions of interest by June 18. The appropriate forms are available at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au or from council customer service centres. In other Bass Coast arts-related news, the council is seeking a home for Vundu, one of the Melbourne Commonwealth

Games ﬁsh that is now languishing in a shed at the Cowes depot. Expressions of interest for Vundu close on June 11. Council’s arts ofﬁcer Josephine Kent, said during May, the shire has taken part in the Creative Gippsland – Be Inspired Festival, with art on show in shops, pubs and community centres. “It has truly shown that the community has a vibrant arts and cultural sector, which would not happen without the support of the wonderful work and passion of the organisers,” she said.

Tasting success: Grand Ridge Brewery owner, Eric Walters.

Brewery wins again GRAND Ridge Brewery at Mirboo North has again proven its beers are among the best in the world. The brewery won 12 medals at the Australian International Beer Awards in Melbourne recently. The awards attracted 1170 entries from 243 breweries in 34 countries all over the world. The event was conducted by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria and the University of Ballarat. Grand Ridge won medals for its new release beer, Grand Ridge Draught Bitter, Mirboo Madness, Gippsland Gold, Moonshine, Supershine, Black and Tan, Moonlight and Almighty Light beers. Owner Eric Walters said the brewery has won medals at the international awards for many years now. “Perhaps it’s time we all tasted this luscious drop,” he said.

Going, going: Auctioneer Glen Wright indicates another sale.

Clearing out: Shirley Fisher (right) oversees her sale with Sylvia Vagg.

Young talent: Amy Stead is one of a number of young artists taking part in the Creative Gippsland – Be Inspired Festival in Bass Coast Shire.

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Tucking in for cancer Lodge of scones

Cream and scones: volunteer Carol Hoober and cook Christine Rutherford were helping make the morning a success.

WOORAYL Lodge hosted a morning tea to raise money for the Cancer Council on Thursday. About 70 people enjoyed a morning of scones with jam and cream. Entertainment was provided by Graeme Drury and Phil Benson, and a rafﬂe was drawn. Tables were adorned with ﬂowers from the garden of Di Williams. It is the third year the lodge has held a biggest morning tea.

Morning tea: Isobel Benson, mother of musician Phil, was there with Phil’s wife and her mother-in-law, Grace and Dot Davies.

Good times: Dorothy Morrison, Hazel Smith and Terry Gray at the lodge morning tea. Good cause: Val Pistrucci, Ray Debenham and Freda Morris were at the RSL.

Raise a mug: friends June Douglas and May Davies had a good time.

200 hear cancer tales

OVER 200 people gathered at the Leongatha RSL last Thursday to support Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

Amazing story: cancer victim, and guest speaker Julie Hillberg with (clockwise from left) her daughter Kim, Leanne Johnson, Helen Devere, John Little, Norrie Little and Shelley Snooks.

Meals roster (Leongatha) St Laurence Primary School, Leongatha Secondary College, Woorayl Lodge Aux (7th, 9th, 10th, 11th) and National Bank (8th) will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning June 7, 2010.

The event, which has been running for 16 years, is one of the Cancer Council’s leading fundraising events. Two guest speakers were invited to speak about their experiences of the disease, and how it has affected their lives. Julie Hillberg, now in remission, spoke of the challenges of ovarian cancer, and the battles she has faced in dealing with it. Mrs Hillberg also spoke about the loss of her husband, as well as the loss of close family members to cancer. RSL supervisor and Biggest Morning Tea host, Ricky McNaughton, said she was a very positive woman, with a great attitude. “She was inspirational, one of the most positive people I’ve ever met, and the crowd absolutely loved her,” he said. Also speaking was another interesting character, Noel Laing, who spoke about his experience with prostate cancer. Mr Laing urged men to get a health check and the women to make sure they did, in a bid to raise awareness for the disease. Mr McNaughton has now hosted the event 11 times. “When I started it was just a small gathering, and it’s getting to be a big event,” he said of the numbers, joking that he would have to find a bigger venue. The official figure raised stands at $2059 - an amazing effort from the 200 people present. It adds to the Cancer Council’s target of $12 million.

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Bed of Roses is back MEENIYAN is hosting the ABC TV film crew as they film the third series of Bed of Roses from yesterday through to Friday. South Gippsland Shire Council advises that there may be some minor disruption to traffic flows through the town at the following times: Tuesday, June 1: 7am to 2.30pm - Main St/Whitelaw St, 2.30pm to 6pm – Welsford St. Wednesday, June 2: 7am to 10.30 – Meeniyan/Nerrena Road, 10.30 to 6pm– 150 Whitelaw Street (garage). Thursday, June 3 and Friday, June 4: Locations yet to be confirmed will include Main St/Whitelaw St and 150 Whitelaw St.

As Whitelaw St/South Gippsland Highway is a VicRoads road, these traffic management plans have been forwarded to VicRoads for their approval. Council’s economic development co-ordinator Ken Fraser, who is liaising with the crew, said that in most cases traffic will either be diverted, or just held for a short period until a scene is shot. Returning to the series is the cast of Kerry Armstrong, Julia Blake, Hanna Mangan-Lawrence along with Jay Laga’aia, Caroline Gillmer, Kaarin Fairfax and Andrew Gilbert. In series three Louisa Atherton, (Kerry Armstrong) has finally found her place in the town of Rainbow’s End. Now 50-something, Louisa’s life

finally seems to be on track; she is head over heels in love; she is the proud new co-owner of the Echo newspaper; and is managing to negotiate her affectionate, if often exasperating family. Bed of Roses will have three directors: Ted Emery (Bed of Roses, Kath & Kim, The Craic, Micallef Program) returning for a second season, David Cameron (City Homicide, Big Bang Theory, SeaChange) and Daina Reid (I Love You Too, City Homicide, Very Small Business). Bed of Roses will be filmed over five months in regional Victoria, Melbourne and in the ABC studios at Ripponlea.

Gather ’round: children enjoying a story at the Leongatha Library.

Library hosts mass Greenthumbs at college reading time

A GROUP of students and teachers at Mirboo North Secondary College have been researching, growing and harvesting vegetables. All Year 8 students have been working hard on ﬁguring out the types of vegetables that would be suitable for growing in the area. The horticulture program is teaching students how to plant, nurture, grow and harvest plants in order to sell, eat or reuse them. The reason for doing the program is to teach students how to eat healthily, how to look after the environment and to be hands-on. School horticulture co-ordinator Matthew Henry has been busy getting details of what the students need so that he can purchase them.

Students have been out in the garden beds lately, weeding and planting their new vegetables, herbs, spices and fruits. There are six groups of 10 people and they are responsible for two garden beds each, as well as another responsibility, for example the chook house and the garden art. The garden art is to decorate and be creative with the set gardens. The chook house is being built by group four. They have been sketching the design and hopefully they will build it soon. Year 8 Horticulture will certainly improve their skills in gardening and they will carry with them what they have learnt about horticulture for sure. Article by Catherine May and Rhiana Zomer.

NATIONAL simultaneous story time was held last Wednesday, with children all over Australia listening to a story by Bruce Whatley and Rosie Smith. Little White Dogs Can’t Jump is a story about overcoming challenges, and is used to promote the literacy of young children. The book, which is also illustrated by Whatley, was read from Broome to Hobart to more than 100,000 children across Australia.

Now in its tenth successful year, National Simultaneous Storytime 2010 aims to celebrate and acknowledge the vital work being done in libraries, schools and communities around Australia to develop young people’s literacy and numeracy skills. The event has been organised by the Australian Library and Information Association, to promote the value of reading and literacy, the importance of Australia’s book industry and the role of libraries.

Read to me: Remy Jans, Taylor and Archer Smith and Hayden Bowler took part.

Silverbeet shared Above: Mirboo North vegie patch: Haley Parker in the vegie patch.

Top left: Inspection time: teacher Ben Zanella checking out the readiness of the garden bed.

ABOUT 18 Mirboo North Secondary College Year 8 students worked hard in the food technology kitchens last Monday to cook up a feast using ingredients they had grown themselves in the school’s vegetable garden. Wendy King, the school’s food and technology teacher, gave valuable guidance as the students turned the raw product, a vast armful of silverbeet, into delicious, savoury spinach pies, or spanakopita as they are also know. These 18 students weren’t just cooking for themselves. They made enough for all Year 8 students to have a taste, which they did before recess on Tuesday.

In the garden: Bryce Callea, Ben Fletcher and Sam Pratt working hard.

Seniors to learn MILPARA Community House at Korumburra has received funding from Telstra to conduct mobile phone and internet training workshops for senior citizens. Milpara got $4819 from Telstra’s

Connected Seniors program to help older Australians make the most of new communications technology. Telstra Country Wide area general manager Jane Oakley said the workshops can lead to new social opportunities, the discovery of new interests and a whole new world of

information and communication. “The workshops will teach how to send and receive photos via their mobile phones and the internet and tasks, such as paying bills on-line without having to leave home, leaving more time for themselves or family and friends,” she said.

Food lessons: Bianca Castello and Nicole Randall watch as Wendy King explains the mysteries of ﬁlo pastry.

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LEONGATHA units don’t get much more central than this one on offer through SEJ, Leongatha. See page 27 for more.

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OCATED in the quiet hamlet of Dumbalk, this four bedroom brick home offers an abundance of features.

Big, big, big is what greets you when you step inside the front door of this quality home. The large kitchen and dining room offer timber ﬂooring, electric hotplates and wall oven, new dishwasher, vertical blinds and reverse cycle air conditioner. The large lounge has a new split system, new carpets and a solid fuel heater. Family is what is in mind with this home, with a central bathroom containing a bath and a shower. For added space there is also a large sunroom/rumpus room, as well as a toilet and an extra shower located in the laundry, which is just off the rumpus room. The peaceful rural outlook sets off beautiful gardens with ornamental trees and established shrubs and hedging, as well as a deck at the front of the house. A double carport, a separate lock-up garage with power, and a wood shed offer ample cover for all bits and pieces that come with family living. If you are searching for a solid family home at the right price, then here it is. Inspect now to avoid missing out.

At a glance Location: 1-5 Farmers Road, Dumbalk. Price: $325,000. Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 0922.

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IVE one block from Woolworths in Leongatha when you purchase this two bedroom unit.

The vendors are seriously seeking a sale as they have shifted overseas to live. This brick veneer unit, with tiled roof and aluminium windows, is the ﬁrst unit on the block and offers street views, so you can watch the world go by. You will have your own driveway that leads to a lock-up brick garage. The open plan living area is a highlight of the unit, consisting of a kitchen/ dining area and lounge. It is kept comfortable with reverse cycle air conditioning, electric wall heater and ceiling fan. There is an electric stove in the kitchen. The bathroom,

with bath and separate shower, is accessible from the main area and the main bedroom, which has a TV and phone point. Out the back is a lock-up yard and storage area. This maintenance-free home, with established gardens, is ready for you to move into. The unit is in a popular, well held complex, which was constructed by a local builder, and would suit retirees, investors and ﬁrst home buyers.

At a glance Location: 1/10-12 Bellingham Street, Leongatha. Price: $215,000. Sole agent: SEJ, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 4033, Lyle Miller 0408 515 665 or Barry Redmond 0418 515 666.

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Original Victorian-inﬂuenced farmhouse. Separate living zones, country kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, period features throughout. Outdoors – decked verandas, lawns, gardens & entertaining areas, abundant garaging & shedding.

Option to secure an amazing 29 acres of rich pasture adjacent to the 4 acre property. Creek, river frontage & lease, water rights, good fencing, stockyards and powered shedding. A rare and magical holding.

Exquisite late Victorian residence in glorious European gardens on tranquil 1.5ac. Gourmet kitchen, full butler’s pantry, 3 to 4 stately bedrooms, expansive light-ﬁlled casual zone and gracious formal rooms. Understated elegance & style.

Perfect parcel of land, & Planning Permit in hand! More than 8 ac of gently ﬂowing pasture with ideal near level areas to build your dream. Northerly aspect & extensive rural views. Quiet country lane, less than 10 mins to Leongatha.

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Private & well maintained 3 bedroom cedar home nestled in amongst a native wonderland. Features double hung cedar windows, wood ﬁre in the lounge, spacious timber kitchen, and timber decked verandas & beautiful native plantings.

Idyllic & peaceful, 3.5 acre country hideaway. A classy interior with soaring ceilings, hardwood ﬁnishes & oodles of glass. 2 bedrooms + bedroom cottage. Paddocks, orchards, easy-care gardens. Unique & very special. INSPECT Sunday, June 6 @ 12.00 - 12.30pm Address 695 Dumbalk East-Stony Creek Road, DUMBALK EAST $395,000 - $440,000

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Big and beautiful, inside and out Quiet court location with serene rural views, this 38sq home is set to impress. On a beautifully landscaped 1.25 acres, the quality-built home has a ﬂexible ﬂoorplan. There are two living zones, one which spills onto an elevated north-facing deck to soak up the views, & a second living room with soaring ceilings & wet bar. There are 5 bedrooms, a study, 2 bathrooms & a spa room! Other features include ducted vacuum, intercom system, double garage, workshop and much more! INSPECT Sunday, June 6 @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address 1 Elizabeth Court, MIRBOO NORTH $430,000 - $470,000

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Facing the ﬂowing lawns of Baromi Park, this original cottage has been extended, renovated & re-roofed. Now an ideal 3 bedroom, 2 living room house. Near-new kitchen, large front porch, rear covered deck, carport and good size shed. INSPECT Saturday, June 5 @ 12.00 - 12.30pm Address 19 Couper Street MIRBOO NORTH $225,000 - $250,000

Work, rest or play if you purchase here. 3 allotments, each able to be sold independently. Develop a nursery on 1 or 2 (STCA) or other retail venture. Or simply enjoy the village lifestyle, opposite the general store & rural hardware. INSPECT Sunday, June 6 @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address 14 Farmers Road, DUMBALK $320,000 - $360,000

93 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan ~ 5664 0224

Big, Bold and Beautifully Balanced Taking advantage of sensational South Gippsland views, this elevated residence is the sentinel of its surrounds. At the heart is an expansive informal living zone, with a blackwood kitchen & Euro appliances, and walls of double-glazed windows to entice light in, & views out. A further living area, 4 bedrooms + study, 2 bathrooms & a free-flowing floor plan ensure all will be satisfied. More than 50 acres of productive pasture, serviced by ample water, quality fencing & an enormous 120sqm of shedding. INSPECT Sunday, June 6 @ 1.30 - 2.00pm Address 910 Grand Ridge Rd, MIRBOO NORTH $765,000 - $795,000

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lisa williams 0438 133 385

84 Ridgway, Mirboo North ~ 5668 1660

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Auction action GREAT weather attracted about 40 people to the auction of 4 Garden Crescent, Inverloch on Saturday, May 22. Bidding commenced at $400,000 and progressed to $425,000 where the property was passed in. The property is now advertised at the reserve price of $450,000. Michael Wrigley, director of Alex Scott & Staff, Inverloch said they were dealing with three interested parties and expected to achieve a successful sale last week. Elders had two auctions on May 22 as well. Fourteen Owen Street, Leongatha was attended by about 30 people with two people bidding. The property was passed in on a genuine bid at $167,000 and sold after at a higher price. Four Byrne Street, Leongatha was passed in at $147,000 as about 20 people watched. It was sold after auction for $155,000. Craig Road, Glen Forbes was sold prior to auction for an undisclosed price.

A very berry opportunity H

ERE’S an outstanding opportunity to secure 77.86 acres under 10 minutes from Leongatha. “Wikur View” is known in the Leongatha area for its business, Koorooman Blueberrries, which is only one of the features of this magnificent property. The home is ideally positioned with commanding views overlooking the property and beyond. The vendors designed the home, which offers three spacious bedrooms with built-in robes, the master with an en suite and a study or fourth bedroom. The master bathroom offers a spa bath and separate toilet. Open living with magnificent views is also a feature, with a lovely fire place in the living room. The kitchen is brand new and has been commercially certified, with quality appliances, excellent storage, feature polished floor boards and, of course, a view. Outside is ample shedding including a three-bay machinery shed, smaller storage shed and hay shed. Equestrian facilities have been set up and include dressage area (ménage), two stables, wash area, tack room and

round yard. The blueberries are totally set up and include 750 organic plants (various varieties), drip feed irrigation system and are totally netted. There is also a cool room. It is an excellent business with room to expand if this interests the new purchaser. The remaining acres (about 72) are used to graze beef cattle. Watered by troughs in each paddock, the land is extremely productive. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a property close to Leongatha, with many different opportunities.

At a glance Location: 80 Smirls Road, Leongatha North. Suit buyers: $1,000,000 plus. Agent: Elders, Leongatha. Contact: Zel Svenson 5662 3523 or 0438 636 290.

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Invest in neat home T

HIS well presented three bedroom Leongatha brick home is within walking distance to all schools, featuring a delightful combination of polished boards, new carpet and updated kitchen.

The living area is naturally lit and is a functional open plan design, well appointed to the dining and kitchen area. The kitchen has been updated with new bench tops and doors and has good storage, including a pantry and also a stainless steel dishwasher. Each bedroom contains built-in robes, plus the master bedroom boasts access to the bathroom to act as an en suite and a sliding door onto decking.

The yard is low maintenance, secure, with excellent fencing and has some paved areas including a private, covered area at the rear of the home for barbecues. A single carport services the house and allows sheltered access into the house, plus a sizeable Colorbond garage allows room for a car or workshop and has a spacious section at the rear, which has been converted into a home theatre room or ofﬁce, complete with fresh paint, projector system and carpet. This is a great real estate starter or ideal investment in a high demand, low supply rental market. Open for inspection on Saturday, June 5 from 10am to10.30am.

At a glance Location: 2 Griffin Road, Leongatha. Price: $275,000. Agent: Stockdale & Leggo, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 5800.

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New Macalister representative M

ACALISTER Prestige Homes is proud to introduce their newest staff member, Inverloch local Leighton Page who is based at their newest display home ‘The Tarago 28’ in 3 Headland Way, off Ullathornes Road, Inverloch.

Macalister Prestige Homes and Leighton feel that building high quality homes in the modern era takes more than just clever designs and standard plans. It’s about ensuring you are open and upfront right from the start. It’s about taking the designs you have and accommodating adjustments to suit various lifestyles as well as land restrictions. When looking for a builder many people are drawn to the promotions offered and this is understandable, however the key is to also conﬁrm that your builder meets the following

criteria: Are they a Master Builder and Housing Industry Association Member? Can they provide you a full list of standard inclusions and explain what is included in your price? Do they provide you direct access to a building supervisor? Can they build the home you want without having to comprise on your dream? Once you pay your initial fee can they provide you a ﬁxed price, including site-works? Do they offer an extensive selection of plans and facades? In all these regards Macalister Prestige Homes can proudly say yes, they have remained at the forefront and over the last decade have built their reputation on being honest with clients, ensuring that the homes they are building aren’t just four walls, but are well ﬁnished homes that their clients deserve and can be proud of.

Macalister Prestige Homes has won a combined 21 Housing Industry Association and Master Builders Awards since 2006, twice winning the prestigious South East Regional Residential Builder of the Year Award (2007 and 2009), so you know they can build quality homes and importantly they cater for all budgets and lifestyles. With the ability to build in Cowes, Wonthaggi, Leongatha, Inverloch, Sale, Traralgon, Rosedale, Bairnsdale, Ballarat, Berwick and many more areas they truly are local builders, with the ability to build across Victoria. So if you are considering building, ensure that you know what you are getting for the price you are paying and remember, it’s the little things that make the difference between good and great. So go on and reward yourself, and contact Leighton on 5674 2744 or call into 3 Headland Way between 12 noon to 5pm Saturday to Wednesday.

Inside the display home.

The display home at 3 Headland Way, Inverloch.

Master bedroom of display home.

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Big, bold and beautifully balanced T

HIS elevated residence is the sentinel of its surrounds.

Majestically positioned to oversee its own 55 acre parcel, the 180 degree panorama from the living space takes in sensational South Gippsland views across the property, and for as far as the eye can see. It is designed and constructed with a delicate balance; to take advantage of the never-ending vista, to be highly energy efficient, to be extremely livable, and to be well appointed. The floor plan is free-flowing with an open feel, and has an expansive informal living zone of nearly 10 squares, and at the heart an enormous, supremely fitted Blackwood kitchen. The appliances are in stainless steel, including a DeLonghi double range with an adjoining inbuilt fryer, Asko dishwasher, and a Westinghouse double door fridge freezer. This entire zone has tiled floors over the concrete slab base, providing the perfect collector of winter sun, and releases the heat in the cool of a winter’s night. A fully zoned floor heating system is installed and is supported by a wood heater, and naturally, all windows are quality double glazed, with ceilings and walls insulated to support the energy efficient concept. A separate living room is perfect for either large formal dining, rumpus room, or extended family space. There are four bedrooms including a main with en suite bathroom and walk-in robe, plus a study with builtins. The laundry is well fitted with cupboards and benches, and the main bathroom features an oval spa bath. The oversized garage, under the roof line, is more than seven squares, and the main shedding is a substantial 9m x 25m, with concrete floor, power and light, and wood heater. The residence has abundant tank water, and the property has its own dam plus additional pumping rights to ensure the productive pasture is well catered for. It is open for inspection at advertised open times, or by personal appointment

At a glance Location: 910 Grand Ridge Rd, Mirboo North. Price range: $765,000 - $795,000. Agent: First National Prom Country, Mirboo North. Contact: Allen Bartlett 5668 1660 or 0417 274 624.

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Historic touch to wedding BROGAN Hemming and Stuart Campbell married at the homestead his great-grandfather built at Mardan in 1889.

The couple exchanged vows on April 10, 2010, after returning from 12 months in London, working and travelling. Their wedding was a garden ceremony followed by a lunch-time reception in a marquee, decorated in an elegant scheme of black, white and champagne. Stuart Campbell, the third son of Dallas and Heather Campbell of Mardan, is a cabinet maker. Brogan Hemming, the eldest daughter of Sue and Mick Hemming of Leongatha, is a secondary school teacher. Sue made the table centrepieces and did an amazing job with all the finishing touches to the marquee. Cam Abood was the marriage celebrant. The bride’s dress was bought from Oxford Street in London when the couple lived there and was made by an English designer. The slim fitting floor length gown was made of soft silk with a rouched bodice, and assorted jewels to decorate. The bridesmaids were the bride’s younger sisters, Kady and Danae Hemming, of Leongatha, who looked beautiful in floor length champagne toned dresses. Groomsmen were Brenton Williams and Luke White, originally from Leongatha, high school friends of the groom. Luke flew back from Germany for the oc-

casion, where he is living at the moment. Brogan and Stuart arrived in Australia on March 8, just four weeks before the wedding and made many plans from London. The couple did not want to travel on a plane for their honeymoon, so went to the quiet town of Metung for a few days of relaxation.

Newlyweds: Brogan and Stuart Campbell on their wedding day.

JANE Riley of Nerrena married Greg Trifﬁtt of Scotsdale, Tasmania, in Queensland on May 14. The couple wed in the Pioneer Village at Pittsworth and are now residing in Pittsworth.

KALYN Lorraine Carlisle was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on May 13, to Carli Renehan and Simon Carlisle of Wonthaggi. Kalyn is a new sister to Ethan, six years, Mason, two-and-a-half, and Tarin, one-and-a-half.

BARNEY William Collins was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on May 15, to Madeline and Mick Collins of Outtrim. Barney is a new brother for Ned, three-and-a-half years, and Alice, 22 months.

CHELSEA Eliza Bennett-Pearson was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on May 17, to Terresa Bennett and Tyler Pearson of Venus Bay. Chelsea is a new sister to Nickyta, aged 18 months.

ARCHIE Thomas Wintle was born at Dandenong Hospital on April 28, to Kylie and Julian Wintle of Wonthaggi. Archie is a new brother for Georgia, six years, and Eliza, three years.

DYLAN William John Webb was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on May 2, to Sharon Bentley and Ben Webb of Wonthaggi.

TALIA Rose Thomas was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on May 9, to Danielle and Andrew Thomas of Newhaven.

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Red Cross seeks drivers By Brad Lester

THE Red Cross is in urgent need of volunteers.

Welcome hands: Allan McLean enjoys volunteering with the Red Cross.

The Red Cross Patient Transport Service at Inverloch has now returned to service people in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires. To help the service run effectively, volunteer drivers are now needed. The service offers transport for people with no other way to access medical appointments as far away as Melbourne and the Latrobe Valley. Red Cross social inclusion programs ofﬁcer, Lauren Carey, said hundreds of people have been helped in the past.“New volunteers are always required to assist with the driving and of course we are happy to hear from clients who wish to use the service,” she said. “Transport is usually only provided for a limited period to allow the client enough time to make alternative long-term transport arrangements.” Inverloch resident Allan McLean has been a volunteer driver for twoand-a-half years, and is one of 15 drivers in the region. He takes patients to local appointments, and also to Frankston and such hospitals as Peter MacCallum, Freemasons, and the Eye and

Ear Hospital. “There are a lot of lonely single people who have no other way of getting to Melbourne. They want to talk, and you just sit there and listen. They often just enjoy the trip and the chance to get out,” he said. “A lot of patients are not capable of physically walking long distances, so I help them out of the car too. There is a bit more to it than just driving.” Potential clients must meet eligibility criteria and receive a referral from a GP. Clients can range from elderly people to single mothers needing to take a baby to the Royal Children’s Hospital. “A lot of people are quite stressed about what is going to happen when they get there. A lot of them just want to get it off their chest,” Mr McLean said. Drivers are asked to take several clients to appointments in the one trip and could be asked to volunteer once a week or once a fortnight. The service operates between 7am to 7pm, with appointments in Melbourne restricted to between 10am and 2pm. To get involved, contact Ms Carey on 5143 2615.

Buy now TIME is running out to buy shares in the fledgling Mirboo North and District Bendigo Community Bank. Bank project chair Karen Anton, said the pressure is on to raise $125,000 in the next week, to reach the target of $650,000. Without the money to cover that sum, the bank won’t go ahead. Karen said support for the bank had been excellent and she hoped the remaining money would be pledged by the deadline. Profits from the communityowned company would be reinvested in the community. Other community banks are returning up to 13 per cent dividends to shareholders once they are running profitably, she added. A prospectus is available from the bank agency in Mirboo North, from Karen on 5668 1595, Rob Herni in Boolarra on 5169 6355 or John Harris at Yinnar, 5122 2737. The application for shares is on the last page of the prospectus.

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Postcode confusion WARATAH North residents have called on South Gippsland Shire Council to ensure their address does not change.

All set: Stuart Beales presents Lew Wilson with the Certiﬁcate of Compliance.

Emergency? No worries! SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is ready to tackle an emergency. The council has successfully met the State Emergency Service (SES) audit compliance requirements for its Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP). Council’s emergency manager Lew Wilson accepted the Certificate of Compliance from SES officer Stuart Beales at the MEMP Committee meeting recently. “The SES introduced a new method of auditing in 2009 and South Gippsland was one of the ‘guinea pigs’ to trial the new process,” Mr Wilson said. “We started the initial review and audit response and then the Delburn Complex fires somewhat interrupted the process.

“Having dealt with the response and recovery from the fires, we then revised our current MEMP to ensure that it met the new criteria and the approval of the audit panel.” As well as the fires, the MEMP last year also had to consider potential threats from the Korumburra earthquakes and the spread of swine flu. The audit panel for the first time was a multi-agency panel that included not only the SES but also the police and DHS who also have key areas of responsibility over Municipal Emergency Management. “Given some considerable delays along the way, it was with great pleasure that council accepted the certificate of audit compliance”.

Residents presented a petition with 18 signatures to council recently, calling for their addresses to not become Yanakie. The proposal affects residents of Meikle and Soldiers roads, which have been part of Waratah North since 1932, residents say. The State Government now requires post addresses match shire locality maps to ensure emergency services can find a property quickly. One resident, Anda Banikos, said a postal officer from Fish Creek is not permitted to deliver mail to some addresses, despite passing the properties enroute to others. Council chief executive officer Tim Tamlin

Action please: South Gippsland Shire Councillor Mohya Davies receives the petition from Anda Banikos. said council had met with Australia Post to considering changing the maps to reﬂect the properties as being in Waratah North. He said a review of localities would attempt to keep existing boundaries

but said some residents may still be affected. Cr Bob Newton reported a similar experience at Allambee and asked for that situation to be addressed too. “Any change of bound-

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A decision that involves your principles can dominate this week. Friendship is also the theme of the week. You may be launching a new relationship with a Leo or Gemini. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

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to emergency vehicles. Fireﬁghters know the area quite well but if we change the boundaries, it will make it difﬁcult,” he said.

Trees to go in Leongatha FOUR oak trees in Leongatha will be removed. The trees’ roots are damaging council and private property, at the corner of Millicent and A’Beckett streets. The trees will be pulled out on

June 17 and 18, and replaced with more suitable species. Council’s infrastructure maintenance manager Fred Huitema said that an independent engineer’s report indicated the tree roots were to blame for the damage. “Although we place a high

Church Times ANGLICAN: Wednesday, June 2: 9.30am Woorayl Lodge HC; 10.15am Koorooman House HC; 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Friday, June 4: 7.30pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk HC. Sunday, June 6: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC. Tuesday, June 8: 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: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion. CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am and 6pm: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Vic Butera 5655 2478. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Leongatha South Gippsland Liberty Fellowship - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday services: 11 am and 7pm. All enquiries contact Pastor David Stegmann 5662 2785. Office: 5662 3100. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly; Kids Club Wednesdays 4pm Guide Hall. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455.

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THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Communion Service 11 am: Evening Holy Spirit Revival 6pm: Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5674 3867 or 5672 4660. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School - 11.30am. CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday. Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday. Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass. Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass. Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass. KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214. GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Strongly family oriented church meets at the Senior Citizens Centre, Mirboo North, Sundays: 4-5.10pm Communion, 5.15-6pm Bible Studies for Adults, Youth and Children. Friday evenings: Home Fellowships 7.30pm; Youth Activities. Enquiries: 5668 2226 Bob Stevens. SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Kid’s Club - Tuesday, 4 - 5pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, ph. 5662 5122. SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228. PRESBYTERIAN: 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. Teaching service at 7.30pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2762. Minister: Rev. Ron Nauta. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, June 6, 9am and 10.45am. “Life to the Max” 7pm. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am. Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Geoff Smith and Rev. Jim Foley, 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.

value on street trees and consider them very important, these must be removed because of the problems they are creating,” he said. For further information contact council on 5662 9104 or email council@southgippsland. vic.gov.au

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8224

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ACROSS Bird (6-7) Material (5) Vegetable (7) Certainly (6) Interfere (6) Flower (5) Theatre (5) Sailor (6) Herb (6) Shrub (7) Sill (5) Soldier (5-8)

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DOWN Get (6) Pace (5) Interminable (7) Manage (4) Curt (5) Dejected (7) Sword (6) Refrain (7) Slattern (dated) (7) World-wide (6) Expose (6) Stroll (5) Tree (5) Note (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8224 ACROSS 1. How the scarecrow looked that gave a really good scare? (7,6). 8. As a joke, taking us back very early (3-2). 9. Blushing furiously at the “minor blemish” (7). 10. Securing work in the arena (6). 11. One thousand deep, about, do get in one’s way (6). 12. While the female is totally colourless (5). 14. Practising with the various guns one found inside (5). 18. Pacific? It’s only a lake! (6). 20. I don’t believe it! The idiot went back for the clergyman! (6). 23. Word with no meaning (7). 24. A shutter! (5). 25. A home-breaker? Not she, but her companion, evidently (3,5,5). DOWN 1. ...but mas succeed in making it? (6). 2. Go quickly aloft and let fly! (3,2). 3. The cost in former coinage, we’re told (7). 4. What they told you in the library is nonsense (4). 5. Filed in which many a mare frisks about (5). 6. Nerve one to go sailing in the vessel (7). 7. Tie up the better half outside (6). 13. A bit abstract (7). 15. Would you believe it, a bird! (7). 16. A drink, for morale (6). 17. The child in the ruin, playing: a disreputable kid (6). 19. Picture as part of a group (5). 21. The child has me up the pole! (5). 22. Unhappy when it’s bawdy (4).

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Art win helps fire victim move on By Brad Lester BUSHFIRE survivor Regina Dudek has won an art prize with a difference. The Inverloch artist created a giant sized handbag from an old mattress to win best exhibit at the Creative Waste exhibition at arc in Yinnar recently. Regina and her family moved to Inverloch late last year after their home at Boolarra was destroyed in the Delburn complex bushfire early in 2009. “I renamed the work Excess Baggage because after the fire came through, we do not have much to cart around,” she said. “I was really excited to win. I had my boys there at the opening and they were pretty chuffed.” The handbag, one of two such creations, was in a shed at the property when the flames rushed through. The shed was the only building to remain standing. “I found this old mattress and my husband said ‘What are you going to do with that?’ I bent it in half and got this old barbed wire to make a strap. The old trough float is suggestive of the clasp of a purse. It’s quite simple really,” she said. “I just like making junk look pretty.” The award brightened an otherwise traumatic 12 months for Regina and her family. Thirty homes were

destroyed at Boolarra, including seven in the Dudek’s road. But the move to Inverloch has proved therapeutic. “We wanted summer to be fun for the kids. We lived in Western Australia for 10 years and we missed the beach, and here we are not that far from our friends at Boolarra,” Regina said. The qualified art and craft teacher only returned to making art in the last couple of months, resuming jewellery making after losing her tools and substantial collection of beads in the blaze, as well as buttons that belonged to her grandmother. “It’s all stuff that insurance can’t replace. A lot of people have given me stuff. It’s absolutely amazing what people have done,” Regina said. “Just having that headspace to create now is wonderful. At the time, we had to decide whether we were going to rebuild and my kids (Max and Jasper) were traumatised by the fire.” Regina’s husband Craig is a welder and creative too. He sculpted the family’s distinctive echidna letterbox, brought with them from Boolarra. The exhibition is sponsored by the Gippsland Regional Waste Management Group, and features works made from recycled or reused material. Group executive officer, Matthew Peake, said: “We devised this concept to demonstrate, through

Above: Fresh life: Regina Dudek and one of two handbag creations made from a recycled mattress.

Winning piece: Regina’s work on display at arc Yinnar. art, the many different ways in which everyday items can be reused and recycled. “The underlying message is that we often don’t need to throw things out once their primary use is completed. “From the perspective

of the group, it highlights the ability for materials to have another useful life.” Some of the other items on display include a burnt and melted wheelie bin, reinvigorated as a portable garden bed and a section of a piano that has been

reinvented as large harpstyle instrument. Other exhibits include a giant shark made from recycled timber fencing, a cocktail dress constructed from VHS tape, and a gum tree made from old sewer pipes, a hot water service and antique cast iron.

Super recital at Fish Creek SOUTH Gippsland music lovers enjoyed the chance to hear some of the district’s premier musical talent at a series of three concerts. The performances were presented by Leongatha’s Carmel Slater at “a super recital” at the Celia Rosser Gallery, Fish Creek. People from Phillip Island to Yarram attended. Opening with a Schubert piano solo by Carmel herself, the program, with its elements of surprise and diversity, provided sparkling and polished entertainment. From Chinese traditional music by ﬂautist Don Xu of Korumburra, the delightfully varied program included piano recitals by Josh Hooke and Chris Grimmond, Hilary Harrison on ﬂute, jazz singer Elly Poletti and excerpts from Jesus Christ Superstar with Russell Hemming, Rhonda Melhuish, Paul Smith, Brad Beach and other JCS ensemble members, Carmel Slater, Hilary Harrison and Mark Chapman. Proceeds from the concerts are for Lyric Theatre and Bass Coast Singers.

Super recital: Carmel Slater is pictured with concert soloist, Don Xu at the Fish Creek recital.

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Varying quality cattle DairySAT A MODERATE to very good quality yarding was presented to the regular field of buyers at VLE Leongatha, made up of 685 bullocks, 390 trade cattle, 745 cows and 36 bulls. The trade cattle were of mixed quality, tending to be firm in price. An excellent penning of bullocks saw prices remaining firm. Beef cows were firm to 3c/kg dearer and dairy cows were firm to 4c/kg cheaper. The relatively low numbers of trade cattle saw a top of 214c/kg paid for a heavy yearling steer, with feedlotters and restockers securing a large portion of the pens in the 160c to 170c/kg range. Heavy D3 yearling heifers sold to the trade from 165c to 177c to average 172c/kg which

was up to 11c/kg dearer. The majority of bullocks yarded were of excellent quality but the trade was hesitant to push prices beyond last week’s rates. Medium weight C3 and C4 steers consistently brought 170c to 185c to average 180c/kg which was solid on last week’s prices. Top price in the grown steers was 188c/kg for medium weight C4 scores. Manufacturing bullocks also remained ﬁrm, averaging 160c/kg for heavy D3 Fresian steers. The 750 cows yarded

saw solid competition throughout the pens. Medium weight D4 beef bred cows made from 146c to 158c to average 150c which was firm to 3c/kg dearer. Heavy D3 cows maintained this trend to average 147c/kg. Medium and heavy weight D1 dairy bred cows saw 117c to 126c/kg paid to average 124c which was firm to 5c/ kg easier. The 36 bulls penned saw up to 174c/kg for a heavy A2 score, with most prices remaining firm with heavy C muscle bulls averaging 155c to 164c/kg.

Wednesday, May 19 BULLOCKS 15 T. Tuck, Almurta 9 E.A. Adkins, Korumburra 3 R. Irwin, Mirboo North 11 M. Milojevic, Tooradin 11 M.J. Hunter, Devon North 12 T. & J. McRae, Buffalo STEERS

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Women tell farming tales MARAUDING foxes to multi-generational farming are some of the challenges facing agricultural life in Gippsland that were laid bare at a two-day workshop on May 24 and 25.

Women from agricultural backgrounds met on Phillip Island to learn how to share the stories of their lives, their farms and their visions for sustainable agriculture. From Fish Creek and Foster, Mardan, Mirboo North, Allambee Reserve, Jindivick, Jeetho, Walkerville and Grantville, the 14 women gathered to learn how to explain their farming enterprises. They had gathered for the first workshop of a fivemonth project organised by Agribusiness Gippsland, funded by DAFF’s Recognising Women Farmers grant and assisted by Bass Coast Shire Council. The Cowes gathering attracted farmers from the beef and dairy sectors, a beef/pig/lamb farmer, a free-range egg producer, a winegrower/maker and an olive grower/oil-maker. The free workshop saw them learning how to record their stories first-hand

in print and in person. They received training in writing techniques, public speaking tips and on-camera presentation. The session was led by Gippsland-based facilitator Jenny O’Sullivan and included training from Owen Stickels and Sue Webster. The women presented their life stories and explained their commitment to sustainable farming. • Maria Gray left life in Melbourne’s northern suburbs to take up a smallholding in the Strzeleckis at Allambee Reserve and direct-sells beef, lamb and pork. “If you have care and respect for the land it can be sustainable and proﬁtable. It worked for us,” she said. • Former IT executive Lyn Jamieson has spent 10 years converting a Fish Creek property “from ragwort to riches” – an olive grove and oil processing business. “Nobody told us we couldn’t live our dream,” she said. • Grantville free-range egg producer Anne Westwood said that she wanted to explain to others that it is possible to farm sustainably and still make a living. “I want young people

to see being on the land is a viable alternative to the PhD,” she said. • Mirboo North beef producer and former vet Jeanette White noted that women are agents of change within families and communities and great in a crisis. “Women can have a huge impact on the future of our environment,” she said. Next month sees the second free workshop, this time in Sale. There are a couple of vacancies for women from the agribusiness, ﬁsheries or forestry sectors and involved in the sustainable production or processing of Gippsland food, ﬁbre and timber. Jenny O’Sullivan said that every good farm has a great story behind it. “If you would like to tell people about your farm and your story about sustainable agriculture, this workshop can help you do it better,” she said. Contact Jenny at osulliva@dcsi.net.au or 5663 2386 or 0427 086 087. Or you can register online at http://agribusinessgippsland.com.au Later in the year, participants from the two workshops will be addressing a special one-day forum at

Farming women: participants and trainers at the Cowes course.

Lardner Park, near Warragul, in early August. Anyone interested in the food we produce and how it is produced can attend. Register your interest at osulliva@dcsi.net.au or online at http://agribusinessgippsland.com.au

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updated AROUND 500 Gippsland dairy farm businesses have used the Dairy Self Assessment Tool or DairySAT over the past five years to assist them in being proactive in addressing their environmental issues and practices. DairySAT highlights the best management practices for natural resources on dairy farms. It is a great tool for checking in on environmental practices and assisting with the development of future plans. It is also designed to help identify problems, assess where you are in relation to the rest of the industry and provide resources to answer questions. The practices identified in DairySAT are based on input from farmers, industry consultants and technical experts from across Australia. The DairySAT book has been reprinted and now includes sections to address greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water in the dairy as well as soils, irrigation, fertiliser, effluent, native vegetation and waterways, pests and weeds, chemicals and farm waste. For those who have used DairySAT in the past, it may be timely to revisit it to reassess practices and plans. For those who prefer online tools, DairySAT can be accessed at www.dairyingfortomorrow.com.au. Hard copies can be obtained from GippsDairy’s Melanie Smith on 03 5624 3900.

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Old water vital in dry times

WARATAH Bay dairy farmer George Newcome casts an eye over ryegrass irrigated from locally reclaimed water and estimates it will almost double grass production off the 4ha paddock.

Water from the neighbouring waste water treatment plant will ensure his herd of 230 milkers and 150 dry stock will get fed through any future dry spell. While reclaimed water is used in a number of ways across the region, this is the first dairy farm to take reclaimed water out of South Gippsland Water treatment plants. Two beef farmers, at Tarraville and at Inverloch, enjoy a similar deal. George and his wife Colette are two months – and 2ML – into an agreement with the water corporation that allows them to pump class C water from the adjoining 17ML winter storage lagoon. Reclaimed water is a valuable resource and this irrigation scheme makes use of it in a productive and sustainable way, said Bree Wiggins, South Gippsland Water’s environment co-ordinator. The Newcomes pay for all pumping, piping and infrastructure. They also have to comply with a management plan to ensure there is no run-off and that soil salinity and nutrient levels are monitored. Annual soil testing will ensure no soil contamination and a five day withholding period is observed. Commissioned in 2007, the plant currently receives around 3-4 ML/year of wastewater and can store up to 17ML for reuse in the winter storage lagoon. The final water quality is exceptional, George said. “Some days it’s so clear you can see the

bottom,” he said. South Gippsland Water is investigating similar set-ups at Welshpool, Toora and Wonthaggi. Another waste water treatment plant is due to come online at Meeniyan later this year and will provide reclaimed water for local recreational facilities. The Newcomes and their six children have welcomed the new irrigation source, which they will use in the future to grow turnips – a valuable summer crop at a time when pasture feed is at its lowest. Will it pay for itself? “Oh yes,” said Colette, who is in the ﬁnal year of studying for a double degree in environmental engineering and commerce at Deakin University. Her husband, who was raised on the farm as a second-generation dairy farmer since 1959, is also convinced. “You can’t put a dollar value on this. It will put fodder before the cows at a time when feed is in shortest supply and at its most expensive,” he said. “There’s enough water to grow summer crops and that’s the best type of feed you can get for cows.” George said a well-watered summer turnip crop was a robust enemy of insect pests and weeds. The Newcomes have always been strong fans of sustainable farming. George’s father established the farm after a career on Indian tea plantations and insisted on revegetating the place. “He started planting trees in the 1960s. People thought we were crazy, but by the 1970s we started having visiting busloads of people coming to see what we’d done,” George laughed.

Making a difference: George and Colette Newcome with South Gippsland Water’s Bree Wiggins at the Waratah Bay site.

Bore water warning SOUTHERN Rural Water is warning landowners that they must stick to the conditions of their bore licence.

The corporation has investigated a number of complaints recently about domestic and stock bore water being used for commercial purposes. Domestic and stock

bores can only be used for certain purposes, including water for the house, a kitchen garden and watering pets, cattle or other stock. “They cannot be used to provide water for dairies, piggeries, feedlots, poultry or any other intensive stock enterprise,” SRW manager of groundwater and rivers Craig Parker said. “Neither can they be used for any sort of commercial purpose including irrigation or commercial water supply. “Commercial bores are metered, which allows us to keep a careful watch on the amount of water being used in each area and manage the resource so that it is shared fairly. Mr Parker said anyone who is using domestic and stock use for commercial purposes is bypassing that system, which is unfair to everyone else doing the right thing. Southern Rural Water encourages anyone with concerns about inappropriate domestic and stock water use to phone 1300 139 510. It should be noted that groundwater is not treated, and is not always suitable for humans. Anyone using it for human or stock consumption should have it tested ﬁrst.

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Final bulk silage wrap collection IN response to the large number of requests, South Gippsland Shire Council has arranged for a ﬁnal bulk silage wrap collection to be held at the Koonwarra transfer station on Thursday, June 10 from 10am to 2pm.

Costs will be $12/m3, half the normal disposal fee. Waste Management Coordinator Geoff McKinnon explained that council had introduced the new Plasback silage wrap recycling program earlier in the year, which offers a more cost effective method of recycling silage wrap, while helping to divert unnecessary waste from landﬁll.

“While the new program is settling in well, some farmers had accumulated large quantities of wrap prior to Plasback, and are keen to dispose of it through one final bulk collection,” he said. “Once this collection is completed, any bulk bales delivered to transfers stations will incur the regular cubic metre waste charges.” Farmers purchase the specially designed Plasback bags (which are smaller and more manageable) at their local rural produce store, and once filled with silage wrap, they can be disposed of free of charge at the Foster and Koonwarra transfer stations during normal operating hours. “Waste Management is a huge part of council’s budget, and the recent increase in the State Government’s landfill levy means the cost

of dealing with waste has increased signiﬁcantly,” Mr McKinnon said. “Programs like Plasback and community support of recycling initiatives are important to reduce what we send to landﬁll, as waste management will become more of a user pays system. Mr McKinnon said most people are genuinely working to improve their actions around waste, but there is much more that can be done both individually and collectively. ” The time to make the considerations is when making the purchases, rather than dealing with the aftermath,” he said.

Chemical warning A NUMBER of home gardeners are using chemicals that are not approved for home garden use, which may pose signiﬁcant risks to their health. Auditing of chemical users by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) detected methiocarb products approved for use in farming enterprises like vineyards and citrus groves being used in home garden situations. DPI Senior Chemical Standards Ofﬁcer Steven Field said home gardeners should only use products approved for use in home

gardens. “Under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992, it is illegal to use farm chemicals that contain this statement around the home,” he said. “The use of such chemicals by an untrained and unlicensed home gardener may pose a serious risk to human or environmental health, and this includes the health of the user.” Before using a chemical product for pest control, home gardeners should always assess whether they can successfully implement an Integrated Pest Management

(IPM) program using a combination of strategies including physical control, crop rotation and chemical control. DPI will be conducting further audits of chemical users throughout Victoria to ensure compliance.

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DENTAL ASSISTANT The Dental Clinic in Foster is now accepting applications for a Trainee or Qualified Dental Assistant. The full time position requires no experience other than a friendly hard working attitude. Trainees will learn dental nursing on the job, and at the completion of the program you will receive Certificate III in Dental Assisting. Your ability to work in a team environment is essential. Applications close 5pm Friday, June 18, 2010 For further information please contact Sheree Paterson on 5682 2696 Please forward a cover letter with attached resumé to: Dental Clinic Foster 14 Main Street Foster 3960 Or email to ﬂossy5@dcsi.net.au

Program Coordinator Drought Recovery Support GPA South Gippsland undertakes a leading role in providing support for General Practitioners and influencing the delivery of health services throughout South Gippsland. In this context the Company undertakes program activities to meet identified health needs in the region. A new opportunity is now available for a competent health professional to co-ordinate drought recovery support with other health agencies in the region and to provide crisis counselling for drought affected community members. The Company is funded to provide support under the Mental Health Support for Drought Affected Communities Initiative and wishes to engage a suitably qualified person to develop and implement the key deliverables for the contract across the South Gippsland Region. Health professionals with qualifications and/or experience in mental health counselling are invited to submit an application for the position of Program Coordinator - Drought Recovery Support. A background in health and qualification at the Mental Health First Aid Course may satisfy qualification/experience requirements. The successful candidate will be appointed to a full time position of 38 hrs per week, concluding on June 30, 2011. A position description may be requested from Ms Sam Moyle, Manager Support Services on (03) 5674 0900. Applications are to be submitted to The Ofﬁce Manager, GPA South Gippsland, PO Box 105, Inverloch 3996 or info@gpasouthgippsland.com.au Applications close 5pm Tuesday, June 8, 2010

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Experienced Cook Carinya Lodge Homes Inc. requires a casual qualified and experienced cook. Applicants must have previous experience in all areas of food preparation and be able to cater for large numbers. Current Police Check and Food Safety Certificate is essential. Good time management and communication skills an advantage. The position is on a casual basis throughout the week including some weekends. Please forward resumé, current certificates and application letter in writing to: Hostel Supervisor, Mrs Paula Staben Carinya Lodge Homes Inc. Carinya Crescent, Korumburra 3950 Applications close: Tuesday, June 8, 2010

MOTOR VEHICLE SALES PERSON Westaway Ford, Leongatha is seeking a sales person for the above position in its multi-franchise dealership. The successful applicant will be working in a modern showroom with a friendly team selling Ford motor vehicles and used cars. Experience is preferred but not essential. A driver's licence is required. The successful applicant will be able to work in a professional manner, be self-motivated and enthusiastic. Salary is commensurate with age and experience. Written applications should be addressed as follows: Attention: Michael Westaway, Westaway Ford, 1 Hughes Street, Leongatha 3953 or via email annew@wide.net.au Phone enquiries welcome on 5662 4144 Applications close June 11, 2010

STAFF WANTED This renowned children’s school camp is expanding due to unprecedented demand for its services. Possible permanent positions available in the following areas:

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DAIRY HAND Due to retirement of a long standing employee, a person is required for safe, modern and well maintained dairy with the opportunity to join an experienced team and learn the industry’s best practice. No special qualifications are required but must be adaptable, willing to learn and physically fit. Generally rostered 5 days on, 2 days off, 1 milking per day, paid weekly by the hour. KOONWARRA AREA Punctual habits and own reliable transport are essential. Contact Pauline 0438 745 593

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JOURNALIST An exciting position exists for a full time journalist on the award winning South Gippsland newspaper, The Great Southern Star, Leongatha. The successful applicant will need to live in Leongatha, be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills. Appropriate tertiary qualification preferred. All written applications to: Manager Tony Giles PO Box 84 LEONGATHA 3953 Or email tony@thestar.com.au Applications close Friday, June 4

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DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER Casual positions (with possibility of permanent part-time) are available for mature, sensible and dedicated individuals to provide high quality support, care and guidance to children/adolescents with a disability and adults with a disability. The ideal applicant will have experience in disability, child protection or associated fields and have the skills, knowledge and understanding to implement proactive strategies to meet the challenges of working with people with disabilities. Qualifications will be highly regarded. A current driver’s licence, Police and Working with Children Check will need to be produced. Vista Community Support offers $16,000 tax free through Salary packaging. Male and female Direct Support Workers are encouraged to apply. For more information contact Kylie Wendlandt PH: 5135 4385 Cover letter and resumé to be submitted via: PO Box 1089, Morwell 3840 kylie.wendlandt@vistasupport.org.au

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public notices HYMNS ALIVE Hymns Alive Session Two, Monday, June 7 at 2pm in St Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, Cnr Bruce & McCartin Sts, Leongatha. Sing your favourite hymns together. Contact Marion Dewar 5662-4432.

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This exciting position has overall responsibility for staff, budget and program management for the Placement and Family Services Program in the Gippsland region, and carries responsibility for the implementation of policy, service development, operation and performance monitoring for a range of internal and externally delivered programs supporting vulnerable children and adolescents, the majority of whom are statutory clients of the department. You will be working closely with the Child Protection Program and Community Service Organisations. You will be required to provide strategic solutions to complex issues, and be involved in significant service development occurring in relation to Out of Home Care services in the region. Desirable Qualifications: An appropriate tertiary qualification is desirable.

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TAXI DRIVERS NEEDED Day shift taxi drivers required to work various shifts including weekend day shift We are in urgent need of day shift drivers to fill our growing requirements. To apply please contact Gary Daniels on 5662 4241 for all the information regarding the positions available and shifts that are needed to be filled. A Victorian Taxi Driver’s Licence is the only requirement needed for employment and all possible assistance will be given to obtain this licence. On the job training will be done in and around LEONGATHA and the KORUMBURRA areas.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN EXPLORATION LICENCE SCHEDULE 7 Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 Mineral Resources Development Regulations 2002 Section 15 (5) - Regulation 16 (1) 1. Name and address of Applicant: ECI International Pty Ltd. ABN: 47 006 039 309 & CFT CBM Holdings Pty. Ltd. ABN: 34 125 822 451 352 Bay Road CHELTENHAM VIC 3192 2. Contact phone number of applicant for map requests: (03) 5438 7420 3. Details of Application: Number: 5276 Locality: North of Korumburra & East of Leongatha Approx. area of application: 489 sqkms Date of Application: 31/03/2010 Nature of Proposed Exploration Program: Review all geological reports both for regional & specific information on the area whether it is CBM focused or not. Review seismic information for reprocessing or acquisition to add to existing coverage over the licence area. Review any exploration previous drilling & testing in the area. Remap the area. Program for exploration drilling on identified CBM leads & prospects based on Year 1 results - may be coreholes or drilling wells. Planning of pilot exploration scheme. 4. Objections: Any person may object to a licence being granted. (Section 24, Mineral Resources Sustainable Development Act 1990). A person who objects must: (a) put the objection in writing; and (b) include the grounds on which it is made; and (c) send it to the Manager, Earth Resources Tenements, Department of Primary Industries, GPO Box 4440, Melbourne, Vic. 3001 within 21 days after the latest date on which the application was advertised. The Department Head must make sure that a copy of each objection is available to be inspected at the principal office (*) of the Department by any person, on request and free of charge, during office hours until the application is granted or refused. (*) Earth Resources Business Centre 16th Floor, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne, Vic. 3001 Enquiries can be made by writing to the Manager, Earth Resources Tenements at the above address or by phoning the Earth Resources Business Centre on (03) 9658 4454.

KONGWAK MARKET Fabulous in all weather!

Sunday10am Inside and out Collectables, vintage, retro stuff, loads of designer and vintage clothes, haircuts (March 21), books, plants, gorgeous veg, wine, curry, coffee and more...

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for sale CHAINSAW, Stihl 390, in ex. cond. Not had a lot of use. $650 ONO. Ph: 0401001211. COMPUTER - Compaq with 15” flat screen, 248Mb Ram, 37.2Gb HD, floppy, $250 ONO. 5662-2605. DEB DRESS, fitted bodice with beading, full skirt, can be worn strapless or with thin straps, size 10, $200. Ph: 5668-1799.

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LEONGATHA DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Event scheduled for Wednesday, June 2 at 6pm in the Leongatha Hospital Education Centre HAS BEEN CANCELLED Apologies for any inconvenience

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public notices LOOKING TO PROCESS YOUR OLIVES? We can help! Fish Creek Mount of Olives Call for advice and a quote: Mario - 0423 793 744 or Eila - 0419 508 959

GRANDER WATER TECHNOLOGIES Enriching your natural assets

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FOSTER Saturday, June 12 LEONGATHA Sunday, June 13 Tickets at the door $20/$15

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN EXPLORATION LICENCE SCHEDULE 7

1. Name and address of Applicant: ECI International Pty Ltd. ABN: 47 006 039 309 & CFT CBM Holdings Pty. Ltd. ABN: 34 125 822 451 352 Bay Road CHELTENHAM VIC 3192 2. Contact phone number of applicant for map requests: (03) 5438 7420 3. Details of Application: Number: 5274 Locality: Mirboo Approx. area of application: 309 sqkms Date of Application: 31/03/2010 Nature of Proposed Exploration Program: Review all geological reports both for regional & specific information on the area whether it is CBM focused or not. Review seismic information for reprocessing or acquisition to add to existing coverage over the licence area. Review any exploration previous drilling & testing in the area. Remap the area. Program for exploration drilling on identified CBM leads & prospects based on Year 1 results may be coreholes or drilling wells. Planning of pilot exploration scheme. 4. Objections: Any person may object to a licence being granted. (Section 24, Mineral Resources Sustainable Development Act 1990). A person who objects must: (a) put the objection in writing; and (b) include the grounds on which it is made; and (c) send it to the Manager, Earth Resources Tenements, Department of Primary Industries, GPO Box 4440, Melbourne, Vic. 3001 within 21 days after the latest date on which the application was advertised. The Department Head must make sure that a copy of each objection is available to be inspected at the principal office (*) of the Department by any person, on request and free of charge, during office hours until the application is granted or refused. (*) Earth Resources Business Centre 16th Floor, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne, Vic. 3001 Enquiries can be made by writing to the Manager, Earth Resources Tenements at the above address or by phoning the Earth Resources Business Centre on (03) 9658 4454.

for sale FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175 FIREWOOD - mill ends, dry, delivery arranged, $60 per cubic metre. Ph: 0409804596. FIREWOOD - Local gum split and dry. Free delivery in Leongatha, $70 metre. Phone Steve 5662-5791 or mob. 0438-037764. FRIDGE - 1450h x 570w, top and bottom doors, $160. Ph: 5655-2393. HARDI boomspray unit, 600 litre, 6 metres, $1,650 plus GST. 5663-5511. HAY - good quality round bales $50 (inc. GST), Nerrena, 5664-9295. HAY - 5x4 netwrapped rounds from $50 delivered. Ph: 0428-177433. HAY - small square bales, $7 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. Mardan 5664-1320. HAY - small square bales, VG quality, $7 per bale plus GST. Ph: 5662-2074. HEN HOUSES, fox proof, good quality, 6-8 chooks. The perfect hen house. Ph: 5664-2443.

public notices

Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 Mineral Resources Development Regulations 2002 Section 15 (5) - Regulation 16 (1)

public notices

SILAGE PLASTIC COLLECTION DAY Council is holding a silage plastic collection day at the Koonwarra Transfer Station on Thursday, June 10, 2010 between 10am and 2pm sharp. A disposal fee of $12 per cubic metre will apply. Farmers are reminded to ensure that the material they bring in on the day is free of excess soil, stones and silage. The plastic does not need to be sorted into separate colours. For further info, contact Council on (03) 5662 9200.

FORM B SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT An Application for Planning Permit has been made which may affect you The land affected by the application is: Carinya Crescent, Korumburra VIC 3950 being PC363584 Parish of Korumburra. The application is for a permit to: Development of units. The applicant for the permit is: David Trease Design & Drafting Solutions. The application reference number is: 2009/348. You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the Responsible Authority. The Responsible Authority is: South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 Viewing of documents can be done during office hours (8.30am to 5pm) and is free of charge. 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 inform you of its decision. The Responsible Authority will not decide on this application until 14 days after the date of this Notice. Dated: 1/6/2010. * Please be aware that copies of submissions received by Council may be made available to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the planning process.

HONDA 4x2 Fourtrax motorbike, 4 yrs old, 22,000km, $4,500. 56685250. NSW red gum, split and delivered. 0412-486353 or 5664-9208. PUPS, 5 purebred Border Collie, 11 weeks old, $500 each. Ph: 0448-159337. SILAGE: Knifed, inoc, clover and rye, excellent quality, $66 inc. HAY: 5x4 from $38.50 inc. SMALL SQUARES: From $7.70 inc. Delivery available. Contact 0417532262. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. SOFA BED and matching couch, pale green fabric, 2½ seaters, VGC, $500 for both. Ph: 0438-232440. TIMBER - kiln dried blackwood, clear pine, silver wattle. Most sizes for furniture and craft. Also builder’s graded structural pine. Phone 5681-2261.

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for sale

SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS & SALES

FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

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5672 3127

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

CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC.

agistment AGISTMENT available, 20 acres, clean pasture, sheltered, water. Would suit 20-25 yearling heifers. Mirboo North area. Ph: 0407-081957.

for rent 2 BEDROOM unit, close to schools, shops, medical centre. R/cycle air cond. Lock-up garage. $205 per week. 3-4 bedroom house, ensuite, r/cycle air cond., open plan living. $240 per week. Contact SEJ 5662-4033. VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Permanent rental also available. Contact: 0408-320001.

Repairs and services

Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012 KITTENS - 8 wks old, 2 black and 1 black and white. Very cute, fluffy. Free to good home. 5662-4523.

used vehicles

work wanted E X P E R I E N C E D Bookkeeper / Secretary looking for 2 days work in Leongatha area. Happy to work from home if necessary. Immediate start. Call Jenny 0408-219036.

garage sales

GARAGE SALE New and used items Household, garden, hardware, furniture and more

19 Watson Road INDUSTRIAL ESTATE LEONGATHA Strictly 8am - 2pm

Saturday, June 5

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

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593 HOLDEN Combo P/ van, year 2000, Reg. No. XHT168, VGC, $5,000. Ph: 5662-5429. TILT TRAY HIRE, competitive rates. Ph: 0419-313483. TOYOTA Tarago van, ‘89, gold, VGC, 270,000km, reco head, DOC966, $5,000 ONO. Phone Peter 0400-883145, Stuart 0417591543.

GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 5 19 A’Beckett Street LEONGATHA 8am Household items, kitchenware, quality clothing & accessories, bikes, books, toys, motorbike and car parts All quality items

GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 5

65 Barnes Road KARDELLA (indoors) 8am - 2pm Lots of horse gear, rugs, 2 saddles etc., hardware, toys, books, furniture, bric-a-brac, wheelchair, home gym, fishing gear, household goods, collectables, and lots more

wanted to buy FRIESIAN heifer calves. Ph: 0447-398822. FURNITURE: Parker, Noblett, Tessa, Chiswell, Moran, or any quality brand name used furniture. Phone Wendy on 0409-234482.

thanks McKNIGHT - Verna would like to thank her family and everyone who came to help celebrate her 90th birthday, also for the lovely flowers, cards and gifts.

meetings

Leongatha Chamber of Commerce & Industry ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, June 21 6.15pm for 6.30pm start

BAIRS HOTEL LEONGATHA Guest speaker: Tim Tamlin South Gippsland Shire CEO All welcome, bring along a new member to this dinner meeting. RSVP: Barb Carpenter by Friday, June 11 5662 2160

engagements BATTY - UNG Julie and Clinton, along with Trinh and Minh, are delighted to announce the engagement of Luke and Sandy, at last!!

marriage celebrant

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

PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

MERLENE STRATTON Leongatha 5662 2574

message of hope FOR God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not die but have eternal life. John 3:16.

bereavement thanks FRANK - Arthur. John and Marion, Ron and Robyn, and families sincerely thank everyone for their support in so many ways, following the loss of Arthur.

deaths BREMMER Anne Josephine. Passed away at Koorooman House, Leongatha on May 25, 2010. Beloved wife of William (dec.). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at St Kevin’s Catholic Church, Meeniyan.

deaths BREMMER - Anne. Passed away peacefully 25.5.2010. Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace. From Marion and Mollie. BREMMER - Anne. Dear Anne, To sit and talk with you a while, To be together in the same old way, Would be my dearest wish today. I won’t forget. Love Blanche xxxx. LUFF - Hazel, S.S.St J. (formerly Williams, nee McRae). Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2010, aged 87 years. Devoted wife of Max (dec.). Loving mother of David, Judith (dec.), Janet (dec.), Rodney and Bronwyn; mother-in-law of Sandra, Mark and Meg. Cherished grandmother of Amanda, Ricky and Leanne, Alistair and Penny, Rohan and Sophie; great grandmother of Jack and Robbie. Always a genuine character - a contributor till the very end. Time to rest now, Hazel we will all miss you greatly. Funeral service will be held 2.30pm Wednesday, June 2, Weeroona Chapel, Bunurong Memorial park, 790 Frankston Dandenong Rd, Dandenong South. McCONVILLE - Robert George (Bob). Passed away at the Foster Hospital Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Dearly loved husband of Shirley, father and grandfather of Maree, Tony and Lesley, and their families. Brother to Cliff, brother-inlaw to Marion and loved uncle. In our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. SLANEY - Iris. Hot Milo in winter and cool spiders in summer never forgotten. Julie.

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Ready to go: (from left) Amelia McCarthy, Sally Trease, Amy Lester, Megan Lester, Abby Dowd and Tegan Kelly as they prepare to go on stage.

Parrots player revue THE Leongatha Parrots hosted their Player Revue on Saturday night in their social rooms, and it was a huge success. A large crowd gathered to an enter-

taining night of songs and socialising, and huge thanks goes out all those who helped out with the night. There were nine acts, some were good, others not so much, but everyone had a great night and supported the club.

Robbie’s song: Robbie Davies enjoys a beer whilst listening to a song created especially for him by Jack Hughes and Ben Geitz. Right Thumbs up: Jack Hughes and Ben Geitz were a big hit after performing their tribute to the great man Robbie Davies on Saturday night.

crossword solutions CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8224 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Perfect fright. 8, Su-n-up (rev.). 9, Scar-let. 10, R-op-ing. 11, I-M-pede. 12, As-hen. 14, Us-I-ng. 18, Placid. 20, Pas-tor (rev.). 23, Refusal. 24, Latch. 25, The other woman. Down - 1, Pas-try. 2, Run-up. 3, Ex-pense (pence). 4, Tosh. 5, Rea-L-m. 6, Gall-eon. 7, (bet)Te-the-r. 13, Snaffle. 15, Swallow . 16, Spirit. 17, Ur-ch-in. 19, In-set. 21, Totem. 22, Blue. QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8224 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Oyster-catcher. 8, Tweed. 9, Parsnip. 10, Indeed. 11, Meddle. 12, Pansy. 14, Stage. 18, Lascar. 20, Borage. 23, Bramble. 24, Ledge. 25, Lance-corporal. Down - 1, Obtain. 2, Speed. 3, Endless. 4, Cope. 5, Terse. 6, Hangdog. 7, Rapier. 13, Abstain. 15, Trollop. 16, Global. 17, Reveal. 19, Amble. 21, Alder. 22, Memo.

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Leongatha

Mirboo North

Meeniyan

WEDNESDAY May 26 saw a ﬁeld of 60 players take to the greens in the monthly, two bowls by four games by 10 ends triples. Winners on the day were the Foster team of Sebastian (s), Dino and Lucy with four wins plus 29. The runners-up were B. Dilg (s), K. Watson and A. Robinson with four wins plus 19. Best last game winners were the Leongatha team of Fred Sauvarin (s), Murray Blackburn and Frank Filomeno with plus 19. The John O’Connor winners of the wine were G. Washfold, P. Bolge and Bev Watt. Sponsors for the day were Stockdale and Leggo and the presentations were made by John O’Connor on behalf of the company and the club thanks them for their valued support. Saturday May 29 saw a ﬁeld of 18 players take to the greens in a triple event. The winners were Fred Sauvarin (s) with J. Pendergast and Elaine White with two wins plus 25. The runners-up were M. Coram (s), Lorna Hulls and Tas Haywood, with two wins plus seven. The sponsors for the day were the Leongatha Bowls Club. Reminder: Kitty Club tea this Friday night, June 4 at 6pm at the club rooms. Also, the treasurer is looking for those membership fees. ‘No pay, no play’ is what they say.

OUR run of good luck with the weather has continued for the past two Monday triples. Monday, May 17 was sponsored by members Keith and Pat Pocklington. Winners were Seb Blancato, with Dino and Lucy Vignocchi (Foster). Runners-up, a mixed team of Robin McKenzie, Henry Scheerle and Keith Pocklington. May 24 triples was sponsored by Dudley and Ruth Harrison. The top award went to Kevin McIntyre, Les Goss and Jim Hutton (Inverloch), with Peter Shaw (Inverloch) and locals Dudley Harrison and Kevin Robinson. Social bowls on Wednesdays still attracts a number of keen bowlers, with the weather so far being very kind. May 19 winners, from a ﬁeld of 17, were Keith Pocklington, Kaye Cook and Trevor Bidwell. The lucky draw went to Ron Gloster. May 26, with 17 players, the winners were Max Brown and Neville Meikle, with Neville also winning the lucky draw. Despite some of our players heading north, we are ﬁelding teams at Foster, Fish Creek, Tarwin and Mirboo North for their winter competitions.

NOT the best of days for bowling last Tuesday with some wind and rain, but that didn’t stop bowlers turning up to fill the green to capacity. Robust competition was the order of the day, with five teams winning their three games. Phil Stimson skipped a local side with Ray Czempinski and Jack Irving. They won the day on the countback with 48 shots up. Runners-up were Dino and Lucy Vignocci with Sebastian Blancato skipping. The other three game winners skipped by Mick Dillon, Bill Burrows and Greg Lewis were all within a point or two of first prize. Congratulations to all participants. A big thank you to the catering ladies for the delicious soups and dim sims for lunch.

Korumburra parlor RESULTS of teams games played on Thursday, May 27: First semi final: Battlers 30 defeated Sicilians 18. Second semi-final: Pretenders 24 defeated VRI 14. First consolation final: The Burra 27 defeated Kardella 21. Next week`s games: Preliminary final: VRI versus Battlers. Second consolation final: Kardella versus Kookaburras. Results of bias bowls played on Monday, May 24: First team: Lynn McCord, Joe Occhipinti and Arc Gammaldi with three wins and 14 shots up. Second: Jim Atkins, Joanna Lomagno and Lee Armstrong with two wins and 15 shots up. Third: Connie Occhipinti, Joyce Occhipinti and Charlie Tumino with two wins and nine shots up.

Inverloch ladies THIS past week started off well with carpet bowls on Tuesday, May 5, having a total of 15 bowlers. There is still room for more bowlers. The winners for the night were Ken Hastings, Bob Huntley, John Huntley and Christine Leszkiewicz. Wednesday, May 26, we had 27 bowlers to vie for a win on the green. The winners for the day with two wins were Malcolm Scott and his harem namely, Rhonda Davies, Bev Kurrle and Sue Nation. The runners-up, with a win and a draw were Pat Stoneham, Marg Flett, Brian Grifﬁn and the amazing Edith Perrett. Sunday, May 30, bowls was cancelled due to the wintry conditions. Let’s hope for better weather next Wednesday, names in by 10.15am please.

Tarwin Lower CONGRATULATIONS to Jim and Dawn Cope on their 50th wedding anniversary that was celebrated with family and friends at the Stony Creek Football Club on Sunday. Alterations to previous given dates: ﬁrst indoor bowls are this Friday, June 4 and ladies lunches are Monday, June 7 at the Esplanade Hotel Inverloch. Sunday, June 6 will see the Second of our social bowls days, everyone welcome, 1pm start.

Mardan indoor

THE club singles competition continued and this week saw the first semi final between Robert Matthies and Tony Allen-Clay. After a close fought game the winner was Tony, who advances to the final. Mixed results in social bowls, with only four teams, two games of 10 ends were played, resulting in the team of Margaret Serafino, Margaret Campbell, and for the third week in a row, because it was his birthday, Vito Serafino (skip) the outright winners with two games on the night. Runners-up were David Pincini, Theresa Bateman, Tony Allen-Clay and Robert Matthies (skip). Last week I reported that Ronnie and Jeanne Baker were heading off to the UK, but sadly Ronnie had a fall resulting in the trip being postponed. He is recovering and members wish him a speedy recovery.

Buffalo indoor WEDNESDAY, May 26 saw 15 players on a nice night to bowl, with six teams, three of three and three of two. We also welcomed Kay Cook for a night of bowls. There was a countback fifth to third, also second and first. In sixth (LDL), skipper Karl Kappes, Joe Occhipinti and Jim Atkins. Fifth (LDW) nine ends, skipper Rob Armstrong and Peter Heldens. Fourth (DLW) 12 ends 10 shots, skipper Sebastian Terranova, Mary Tumino and Gemma Poletti. Third (DWL) 12 ends and four shots, skipper Rod McConchie, Joyce Occhipinti and Kay Cook. Second (WWL) 12 ends, skipper Charlie Tumino and Graeme Tobias. First (WLW) 15 ends, skipper Toni Heldens and Lee Armstrong. Best first game Toni 16-4, second Charlie 13-7, third Rob 14-6. Coming up is our ladies versus gents night on June 11 at 7.30pm. Hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

South Gippsland Bridge Wonthaggi Mirboo house’s clean sweep Results Meeniyan - Monday evening: 1st Kathryn Smith, David Baggallay; 2nd Pat West, Frank Arndt; 3rd Bluey Aeschlimann, John Cocking; 4th Susan Rufﬁn, Clive Hope. Tarwin Lower Tuesday: 1st Norma Hannay, Ann Dujela; 2nd Frank Arndt, Clive Hope; 3rd Nancy Embleton, Dorothea Green; 4th Jack Kuiper, Alan Johnston; 5th Colin Cameron, Kathryn Smith; 6th Mary McCa-

ughan, Gwen Dumeresq. Inverloch Friday afternoon: Grand National Pairs - heat four. North/south: 1st Jack Kuiper, Dina Drury; 2nd Althea Drew, Alan Johnston; 3rd John Sutton, Jean Barbour; 4th Hannah Martin, Beth Hopcraft. East/west: 1st John Sullivan, Colin Manley; 2nd John Farr, Anne Williams; 3rd Clive Hope, Frank Arndt; 4th Phillip Chapman, Hilton Jupp.

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

table tennis

FOUR Wonthaggi teams have now been ﬁnalised for Country Week (Queen’s Birthday weekend). The teams are: Team 1 - Bruce Harmer, Justin Licis, Dirk Holwerda; Team 2 - Alex Tilley, Ashley Hewlett, Steve McIlvena; Team 3 - Keith Donohue, Beau Thompson, Jarrod Donohue; Team 4 - Nancy Pattinson, Michael Veal, Dean Snelling.

At Port Phillip Heads

Ladders

JUNE

A Grade Double A................. 20 25 (121) Bulldogs.................. 20 24 (121) The Warriors ........ 20 22 (99) Turbos .................... 16 18 (96) Stedi ........................ 16 18 (88) The Seals ................... 4 14 (72) A Reserve Efﬁcient ................... 20 20 (62) Tigger ...................... 16 19 (64) Khaos....................... 12 15 (32) Cape Storm ............... 8 14 (48) Hit & Miss...................8 12 (43 K-Tees ........................ 8 11 (41)

Time

2 WED

3 THUR

4 FRI

5 SAT

6 SUN

7 MON

8 TUE

height (metres)

0254 0859 1559 2131

1.41 0.36 1.63 0.67

0335 0937 1631 2211

1.39 0.42 1.59 0.65

0415 1014 1702 2249

1.36 0.48 1.55 0.64

0459 1049 1734 2327

1.32 0.56 1.51 0.63

0545 1125 1808

1.30 0.64 1.47

0005 0639 1205 1845

0.61 1.29 0.74 1.42

0045 0742 1250 1927

0.59 1.29 0.83 1.39

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

Leading players A Grade Michael Ede .................... 15 Bruce Harmer .................. 14 Andrew Donohue ............ 12 Justin LIcis ...................... 11 Dirk Holwerda ................ 11 Averil Roberts ................... 9 A Reserve Nancy Pattinson .............. 11 Gary Morley .................... 10 Beau Thompson .............. 10 Michael Veal ..................... 9 Sam Watson....................... 6

(63) (62) (55) (51) (46) (43) (35) (32) (30) (29) (19)

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 20m pennant results R1: Leongatha 485 d Warrnambool 470. We shoot Friday nights at 8pm at the riﬂe club on the recreation reserve. Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.

MIRBOO North Secondary College house, Mirboo, made it a clean sweep of the three sport carnivals with a comfortable win in the annual cross country. This was a great win considering they came last the previous year. At the cross country Mirboo hit 673 followed by Allambee (527), Mardan (514) and Narracan (423). Age champions were: U13: Thomas Taylor and Anne Marshall; U14: Jeremy Salinger and Aasha Linn; U15: Josh Anderson and Kadia Lardner; U16 Ben Quirk and Alex Lloyd, and senior: Sam Quirk and Anna McGlade. The South Gippsland level of cross country will be held on Friday, June 4 at Yarram for the ﬁrst six placegetters in each age group.

Age group winners: Anne Marshall, Ben Quirk, Thomas Taylor, Jeremy Salinger, Josh Anderson, Kadia Lardner, Aasha Linn, Alex Lloyd, Sam Quirk and Anna McGlade at MNSC.

• LEONGATHA BADMINTON

Pepsi on top IN Round 6 of Leongatha badminton, Pepsi had a big win over Solo and have moved clear on top of the ladder. Their captain fantastic Jim Newton is in great form at this stage of the season, powering through his singles 15-2. Peter Hinton is another Pepsi team member playing well, winning his three sets comfortably. Solo were best served by Guilia Joyce who won her three sets very nicely. Raspberry was another team to have a big win, defeating Fanta by 44 points. Davis Loo played some fantastic badminton, winning his three sets as did Rhonda Newton. For Fanta, Paul Plunket did his best for the team, winning two sets and narrowly losing the other. The ﬁnal B Grade match this week saw Creamy Soda have a narrow victory against Coke by 15 points. Karsten Krohn was the star for Creamy Soda, using his famous fry pan grip to win all his sets. Trish Berryman also had a cracking night, winning two sets and unluckily losing the other by two points. For the Coke team, Paris Buckley and Tash Maskell both had good results and did enough to keep their team in fourth position on the

ladder from Creamy Soda who stay fifth. In A Grade action this week, Berrys Creek had a narrow win over Nerrena, consolidating second spot on the ladder. Jason Richards had a welcome return to form this week belting club president Alan McEachern all over the court, causing Alan to briefly lose his composure. Amrit Gill was also in top form, successfully winning his three sets over an unlucky Leonie Degnan. For Nerrena, old timer Neil Jeremiah used all his experience gained from the veteran’s tournament to try to keep his team in the match. The rest of his team will no doubt lift in the coming weeks. Top team Outtrim continued on their winning way this week, defeating a gallant Korumburra side. Steve Johnson was in vintage form, winning his three sets and while Chris Holt won one set and lost two he was very close to winning all three and he is doing a great job stepping up from B Grade. For Korumburra, Justin Krohn is another former B Grade player who has stepped up very well, winning his two doubles and narrowly losing his singles to Chris Holt in an epic tie-breaker. In the final match this week, Koonwarra finallly broke through for a win, de-

feating third placed Hallston. For Koonwarra, new player Alun Hashim had a cracking night giving gun tennis player Phil Munro a few lessons. Greg Marshman was another Koonwarra player who had an enjoyable night playing old mate Frank Dekker. Neither of the two can remember how many times they have played against each other but this time it was Frank on the receiving end. For Hallston, young gun Aaron Degennaro was their best player, battling hard against the odds. Old stager Jamie Davidson also gave his all and the Hallston team are sure to figure in the finals in two months time. Mini lotto started this week and the first excited winner was Annette Cafarella. Well done Annette. There are still four weeks to be drawn.

Ladders A Grade Outtrim ..........................131.5 Berrys Creek .................105.2 Hallston ..........................100.3 Nerrena ............................97.6 Tarwin ...............................94.4 Korumburra ......................90.8 Koonwarra ........................89.1 B Grade Pepsi ...............................106.4 Raspberry ........................107.2 Solo .................................102.9 Coke ................................103.4 Creamy Soda ....................99.8 Fanta..................................80.6

42 37 30 30 25 25 21 37 33 33 32 31 21

Tackling alcohol EFFORTS by Korumburra-Bena Football and Netball Club to tackle the difﬁcult issue of alcohol management in community sport has resulted in the club receiving Level 3 accreditation as part of the Australian Drug Foundation’s Good Sports program. Korumburra-Bena Football and Netball Club spokesperson, Allan Summerﬁeld said they offer friendly and safe club facilities which comply with Liquor Licensing’s legal requirements. “An important part of the program was that we put our volunteer bar servers through a training course in responsible service of alcohol,” he said. “We want people to know the KorumburraBena Football and Netball Club’s focus is sport, not drinking. We serve alcohol in a safe, responsible manner and drinking is certainly not our reason for being here.” The club will be regularly monitored to ensure compliance with the accreditation criteria.

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Angela has talent to Byrne By Isaac McCallum WHEN Angela Byrne ﬁrst took to the track at the Little Athletics competition in Leongatha, coach David Green saw something special. Byrne, just 10 years of age, had already won races at school and inter-school level, and word had spread that talent was around. “Her style and powerful stride are the things that set her apart from the rest, her power to weight ratio is amazing,” coach Green said. The training began shortly after and three years later Angela came third in the individual 100 metres at the national titles in Canberra. She achieved this without even expecting results, and then she was part of a relay team that claimed gold, with a record to boot. “It was so unexpected, I didn’t even think I’d do well at all,” Byrne, the Korumburra Secondary College student said. Now in Year 10, Angela can’t thank the school, the community, and her family enough for the support they’ve given.

Korumburra Secondary College has helped out tremendously, the SRC raised money for her with barbecues and casual dress days. The sport shops in Korumburra and Leongatha have given Angela runners, and an outﬁt, for her trip to the AIS two weeks ago. This support, as well as her desire to succeed, gives her the motivation to continue on and achieve at a high level. Last year in Tasmania, Byrne won a silver medal in her individual 100 metre race, but also took home two other medals, in the 100 and 200 metre relays. Then, driven by the hunger for further success, she went on to take gold in the 100 metre relay in March this year in Sydney. All these achievements mean a lot to her, but the relaxed girl says that the prospect of future success is more exciting. “I hope to go to the World Youth Championships in France and Spain in the next few years,” Byrne said, keeping her goals in check. Coach David Green has said that the

opportunity for Australian women sprinters is there for anyone willing to put the hard work in. “Angela has a fantastic attitude to training, she’s always wanted to train, so if that continues, who knows,” Green said. But both refuse to look too far ahead. Instead they prefer to keep to the old football analogy of taking “one week at a time”. It is a credit to Angela’s professional attitude, not allowing herself to drift into aiming too far ahead, which can be dangerous for young athletes. There’s still plenty of work to be done, but Angela Byrne may be a name to remember. If her success continues she may be a claim to fame for the little town of Arawata.

Champion: Angela (middle) after she won the individual U/17 100 metres race in Sydney earlier this year.

Schools test their sporting prowess THE region’s secondary colleges played more winter sport last week. There was basketball, soccer, girls football and badminton played at venues around the area. Results Basketball Senior Boys: KSC 47 v WSC 31. Gippsland ﬁnals are Monday, August 2 at Traralgon. Girls soccer Year 8 Girls: SGSC 1 v WSC 0, KSC 0 v SGSC 0, WSC 3 v KSC 0. Final places: SGSC 1st, WSC 2nd, KSC 3rd. Intermediate Girls: KSC 1 v LSC 0, WSC 1 v SGSC 0, WSC 0 v KSC 0,

SGSC - 0 v LSC 2, WSC 0 - v LSC 0, SGSC 0 v KSC 2. Final places: KSC 1st, WSC 2nd, LSC 3rd, SGSC 4th. Boys soccer Year 7 Boys: MNSC 7 v KSC 0. Year 8 Boys: KSC 0 v MNSC 0, KSC 1 v SGSC 3, SGSC 1 v MNSC 0. Final places: SGSC 1st, MNSC 2nd, KSC 3rd. Intermediate Boys: KSC 1 v SGSC 1, MNSC 0 v WSC 3, KSC 2 v MNSC 0, WSC 1 v SGSC 0, KSC 1 v WSC 4, SGSC 4 v MNSC 2. Final places: WSC 1st, SGSC 2nd, KSC 3rd, MNSC 4th. Senior Boys: KSC 0 v WSC 2, KSC 0 v LSC 5, LSC 1 v WSC 0. Final places: LSC 1st, WSC 2nd, KSC 3rd.

Gippsland finals: 7, 8, Int. Girls - August 11; 7, 8, Int. Boys - August 10; Sr Boys and Girls - August 12. All finals are at Morwell. Girls football Senior Girls: WSC 52 v SGSC 0, MNSC 6 v KSC 6, KSC 0 v WSC 73, SGSC 7 v MNSC 2, SGSC 32 v KSC 0, WSC 36 v MNSC 0. Final places: WSC 1st, SGSC 2nd, MNSC 3rd, KSC 4th. Gippsland semi finals are June 15. Junior Girls: LSC 1.5 11 v KSC 1.2 8, WSC 4.5 29 v SGSC 1.1 7, WSC 4.3 27 v LSC 1.1 7, KSC 2.4 16 v SGSC 1.0 6, KSC 3.3 21 v WSC 3.0 18, LSC 1.4 10 v SGSC 0.1 1. Final places: WSC 211% 1st, KSC 128% 2nd, LSC 78% 3rd, SGSC 4th. Gippsland semi finals are July 27.

Above: Alistair Straw: the SGSC student has total focus. Left: WSC year 11s: Abbey Sheldon-Williams and Chloe Bradford-Towers on the sidelines.

Senior match: WSC’s Ben Campbell-Kenley and LSC’s Hayden Sinclair tussle.

Rivals meet: LSC took on their Wonthaggi counterparts and the result was a physical match threatening at one point to blow out.

Girls football: MNSC’s girls football side pose for a photo.

Going forward: KSC’s Daniel Longden sends his team forward in their clash on Thursday.

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Leongatha golf RUSSELL Williams had the best score of the day, 39 points to win A Grade, while wife Marilyn took out the ladies’ event. B Grade went to Ron Paice with 38. David Poulton won pro-pin while another youngster, Nic Cairns, won nearest the pin on the 16th. Ball winners were: G. Carcour 37, T. McCarthy, A. Edney, P. Stivic 36, C. Leaver, J. White, I. Barlow, M. Foote, D. Stanes, D. Malone 35. The pennant story was not so rosy this week. Division 1 lost 4-3 to Wonthaggi where Russell Hughes, Michael Thomas and David Poulton were successful. Division 2 lost 5-2 at home to a pretty strong Foster team. Bruce Hutton and Ken Wardle were our only winners. Maybe we should all drive carts. Our Division 3 team remain unbeaten and top of their section. They beat Woorayl 5-2 at Phillip Island. Winners were Steve Hansen, Shaun Connors, Ken Castwood, Barry Attwood and Peter Rayson.

Tuesday Allan Edney continues to play well and his score of 37 points left him in front of the A graders. B Grade was very competitive, with Alex Hawkins and Fred Martin tied on 41 points before the countback favoured Alex who also won nearest the pin on the 14th. Denis McDonald won on the 16th. Ball winners: F. Martin 41, C. Manley 40, P. Wilson 39, P. Hobson 38, H. Sedelies, R. Nelson 37; K. Godridge, M. Thomas, F. Smedley 36; R. Burton 35, J. Eabry, B. Birrell 34.

Olive Harris Bowl at Meeniyan FRIDAY, May 28 saw the annual Olive Harris Bowl played in near perfect weather, special thanks to curator David Thomson and his helpers for the presentation of the course. A big thank you too the men of our club who did another great job with the lunches. Unfortunately Olive Harris was unable to attend on the day. There were 60 players. The bowl winners were Leongatha One with Maxine Eabry, Marg Berry and Coral Gray with 100 points. Marg Berry spoke very well about Olive’s work for the districts golf ladies over many years. The A Grade winner with

26 Meeniyan ladies played straight foursomes with 19 ladies playing. The winners were Maureen Hams and Veronica Park with 76 ½ net. Jan Trease and Nancye Hammet were the runners-up with 79 net. Down the line balls went to Grace Benson and Jan Roberts 81 and Jan Trease and Helen Twite 81 net.

Grade winners: Lyn Gay (C Grade), Maxine Eabry (A Grade, Leongatha) and Veronica Park (B Grade, Meeniyan).

Right: Bowl winners: Coral Gray, Marg Berry and Maxine Eabry (team Leongatha One).

Left: Powerful strike: Nancye Hammet sending the ball forward towards the fairway. Below: All done: Beryl Brown, Anne Poulton and Nancye Hammet after completing their game on Friday.

Thursday A fourball event was popular and scores were excellent. Chris Leaver and John King took out the event on 48 points, one clear of Alex Hawkins and Peter Hobson who took the runner-up prize on a countback. Ray Burton and Geoff Maher were nearest the pin winners. Ball winners: J. Eabry, K. Macfarlane 47; K. Castwood, G. Sharrock 46; F. De Bono, B. Bittelman 46; C. Manley, B. Cathie 45; H. Sedelies, A. Adcock 45; H. Forrester, M. Street 44; M. Williams, G. McDonald 44. Monthly medal next Saturday and the following Saturday, June 12, the Tom Welsford fourball will be decided. Ladies WEDNESDAY, May 26 was the day for the finals of the Match Play Championships. As it happened, the Club Champions also prevailed in the matchplay. Rebecca Thomas defeated Robyn Dennis 7 / 5 in A Grade. Wendy Surman defeated Maxine Eabry 3 / 1 in B Grade. Joan Scott defeated Jan Birrell 6 / 5 in C Grade. Kit Boag, 21 points, was the winner of the nine hole competition held in conjunction with this; not bad for a lady celebrating her 90th birthday this month. Balls went to Julie Howard 20, Coral Gray 20, Marea Maher 18, and Loris Clark 17. Marilyn Williams won the Stableford competition on Saturday May 29 with 40 points. Amanda Foote and Toni West both 30 won balls down the line. Leongatha hosted the WGV 4BBB Royal Women’s H ospital Fund Raising Golf Day on Wednesday, May 19. Pat West was the sponsor for the day and had made the much admired nearest the pin trophies herself. In beautiful golfing weather some terrific scores were recorded, but the best was that of Marianne Leaver and Jan Paice who came in with 47 stableford points. Isobel Sutherland and Toni West were runners up with 46, with both ladies later gaining a nearest to the pin during the day. Noreen Williams and Jan Bissett 45, Anna and Rita de Bondt 43, Dot Stubbs and Di Williams 42, Val Brydon and Coral Gray 42, all won balls for their efforts during the day. Saturday 22 was a stableford competition and the winner was Noirin McKeon with 38 points, with Toni West 36, Jean Chaplin 35, and Marilyn Williams 35, all winning balls down the line.

36 points was Maxine Eabry on a count back from Marg Berry, B Grade winner was Veronica Park with 33 points and C Grade went to Lyn Gay with 31 points. Down the line balls in A Grade: Irene Holm 34, Trish Owen 32, Heather Kurle 32, Norrie Little 31 and Sue Wakeﬁeld 31. B Grade: Faye Maynard 32, Fay Rosen 30, Flo Davis 29, Marg Higgins 29 and Dot Elliott 29. C Grade: R. Cornall 29, Heather Garnham 29 and Linda Brown 29. The nearest the pin on the second went to Anna de Bondt, eighth Trish Owen, 11th Shiela Constantine and the 14th Marg Berry. Thank you to Drummond Golf, Traralgon for their ongoing sponsorship for this event. On Wednesday, May

Nice shot: Sev Piasente, Norma Carr and Gwen Heppell watching the action after completing their round.

Mirboo North A STABLEFORD event was held on Saturday May 29 with 38 starters in attendance. The CCR was 70. A Grade was won by G. Watson (4) with 41 points (three balls). B Grade winner was N. Bracecamp (20) 42 points. Down the line balls: D. Woodall 39, D. Rawson 37, P. Draper 37, M. Fletcher 38 and J. Taylor 36. Second shot on the ﬁrst: R. Funnell. Nearest the pin: 4th J. Taylor, 6th (WGL) D. Rawson, 16th P. Woodall. Pro Pin: D. Rawson (WGL). Birdies: G. Watson 6 and 16th, T. Bradshaw 6th, I. Deppeler 6th, D. Rawson (WGL) 6th. Eagles: Joe Taylor 7th (11 balls). Captains trophy winner: T. Bradshaw defeated Joe Taylor two up. THERE were 16 starters for a stableford event on Thursday, May 27, and the CCR was 71. The winner was Shayne Woodall (14) 39 pts. Down the line balls: Ritchie Robbins 37 pts, Dael Scurlock 36 on a countback. Birdies - 4th Peter Draper, 6th Rob Nicholls, 16th Ray Matthews. Results of Eastern Zone Veterans 4BBB: Starters 46, CCR 70. Sponsored by Drummond Golf, Traralgon. A Grade winner was Kelvin Jones 14, Kevin Sellens 28, 44 pts; runner-up John Williams 18, Tom Traill 10, 40 pts. B Grade winner was Earl Lansdown 24, Des Campbell 27, 45 pts; runner-up John Rodakis 28, John Roberts 31, 44 pts. Down the line: George Thorne,

Brian Hoffman 43; Richard Eldridge, Roy Shalderd 42; George Locke, Jim Mersey 41 pts; Don Thomson, Martin Deleeuw 39 on a countback. Nearest the pin: 4th Tom Traill, 6th Ralph Boyd, 16th John Rodakis. Results of Eastern Zone Veterans stableford: Starters 26, CCR 71. Sponsored by Trafalgar Men’s and Boys Wear. A Grade winner Brian Jones 15, 35 pts; runner-up Tom Traill 10, 33 pts on a countback. B Grade winner Kevin Sellens 28, 38 pts; runner-up John Cavill 26, 34 pts. Down the line: George Thorne 23, 33pts; Ray Matthews 9, 33 pts; Joe Kus 12, 33 pts. Nearest the pin: 4th George Locke, 6th Kevin Sellens, 13th Spike Jones, 16th Tom Traill.

Pennant Division 1 (at Korumburra Golf Club): Phillip Island 4 d Lang Lang 3; Meeniyan 5 d Woorayl 2; Wonthaggi 4 d Leongatha 3; Korumburra bye. Division 2 (at Leongatha Golf Club): Leongatha 5 d Woorayl 2; Lang Lang 6 d Korumburra 1; Phillip Island 4 d Wonthaggi 3. Division 3 (at Phillip Island Golf Club): Leongatha 5 d Woorayl 2; Foster 4 d Korumburra 3; Lang Lang 5 d Wonthaggi 2; Phillip Island

Woorayl LAST Saturday we played our monthly medal. The day was again sponsored by MTD with some help from Jarryd Lovie. The A Grade winner was Nathan Lovie with a net 66, winning from Brett Stubbs. B Grade and the medal went to Mick Herrald with a net 64 from Steve Dufﬁeld. C Grade was won by John Hassett with a 68 net, winning from Rob Warren. Balls went to D. Burge, J. Diaper, I. Balfour, B. Robjant, G. Fennell, G. Maisey, P. Burgess, I. Smith, G. McKinnon, G. Young, J. Maynard and M. Wilson on a four way countback.

- bye. Division 4 (at Foster Golf Club); Woorayl 5 d Meeniyan 2; Lang Lang 4 d Aussie Golf 3; Wonthaggi 4 d Korumburra 3; Welshpool - bye.

Ladders (** denotes on percentage)

Division 1 Phillip Island ................. 4 Wonthaggi ...................... 3 Lang Lang ...................... 2 Leongatha ...................... 1 Korumburra .................. 1 Meeniyan ....................... 1 Woorayl ........................... 0

17 15 14 13 10 8 7

Division 2 Lang Lang .......................2 11 Foster ............................. 2 10 Leongatha **................. 1 6

The men’s nearest the pins went to L. Wakefield and D. Dwyer. The putting went to N. Lovie. The ladies event went to Fay Maynard with 37 points and the runner-up was Chris Perrett. Balls went to S. Wakefield and P. Lancaster. The ladies nearest the pin (one only won) went to S. Wakefield on the 17th. The Thursday bar voucher was won by Rob Gourlay with 35 points with a ball going to Graeme Winkler. The nearest the pins on the 17th hole was won by John Diaper. Next Saturday we will play a single stableford event which is also the righties versus lefties day. Both events will be sponsored by Greg and Jo Fennell.

Woorayl ladies ON Wednesday, May 26 a stableford

Phillip Island.................. 1 Wonthaggi ...................... 0 Korumburra .................. 0

6 5 4

Division 3 Leongatha ...................... 4 19 Foster ............................. 3 16 Woorayl .......................... 2 13 Lang Lang .......................2 11 Wonthaggi .......................1 11 Phillip Island ** .............. 0 7 Korumburra .................... 0 7

Division 4 Wonthaggi .................... 3 16 Lang Lang ...................... 3 14 Korumburra .................. 2 15 Woorayl .......................... 2 14 Meeniyan ........................ 1 13 Aussie Golf ..................... 1 12 Welshpool ......................... 0 0

Woorayl/Mirboo North Challenge was played, sponsored by A. Poole and C. Gunn. The AWCR was 72. The winners were: A Grade M. Thompson, Mirboo North 16/39 pts; B Grade J. Smith, Woorayl, 33/39 pts; C Grade I. Gilliam, Woorayl, 36/33 pts. Trophy winners - Woorayl club. Nearest the pin: 8th R. Evans, Mirboo North; 17th R. Parker, Mirboo North; 2nd shot on the 11th T. Scoble, Woorayl. Down the line balls: S. Wakeﬁeld 37 (Woor), F. Maynard 37 (Woor), C. Perrett 37 (Woor), J. St Allen 36 (MNth), W. Gervasi 35 (MNth), M. Rayson 35 (Woor), M. Tuckett 34 (Woor). Next week is monthly medal, third round Hay’s Jewellers trophy, second round Mona McLeod brooch, second round silver spoon.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - PAGE 49

Croquet

’Burra boys impress Top four: (from left to right) Fraser Cash, David Whittingham, William Crawford, Phillip Hurst, Jackson Lair and Chris McNabb, the senior boys volleyball team from Korumburra Secondary College who came fourth in the state.

THIS week was very exciting as we are allowed back on our lawns. Leongatha croquet members say a large thank you, beginning with The Star for starting the journey; to our local councillor and the RSL for making it possible to apply for a shire grant.

Under the advice of a highly thought of greenkeeper, we the members with the assistance of the Apex Club have reached this moment. The lawns still need a lot of attention but that will happen in spring. We have just held our AGM. After two years, Sandra Birch has handed

presidency to Thelma Arnup and our new member, Ann Shandley has taken on the position of secretary, much to our relief, as she has great computer skills. Mary-Anne Kinnish is our treasurer once again. Croquet is played Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Come and join us.

Softball back to back SOUTH Coast Christian College junior girls’ softball team were the 2010 Gippsland Independent Schools League Champions again this year. The girls took on Beacon Hills in a match that Beacon Hills was never really in. The South Coast college team kept them out of the game with excellent defensive skills in the ﬁeld and by racking up the runs on offense. Nadine Shields was brilliant at third base on defence, catching several Beacon Hills girls off base. The combination of Cassie McRae and Ella McRae also accounted for sev-

eral crucial outs that kept their momentum strong. Up at bat the girls scored 23 runs in ﬁve innings of play to Beacon Hills ﬁve. All the girls contributed to the offence by hitting consistently throughout the lineup. It was the great team effort that the girls can be proud of.

GIS winners: back: Katie Stone, Maddison Noorbergen, Ella McRae, Kate Russell and Larissa Cook; front: Mr Long, Naomi Cantwell, Annie Elliott, Cassie McRae and Nadine Shields.

South Gippsland soccer rep teams Refereeing lesson U14 girls drew this week at home to Warragul 1-1.

South Gippsland girls showed some great signs of improvement in passing the ball around and defending. Jacinta Reeves scored the ﬁrst goal of the game 10 minutes into the game. Five minutes later Warragul evened the score. The game was an even affair with both teams having plenty of chances. U14 Junior Girls Ladder Churchill United.........18 Monash.......................12 South Gippsland..........10 Sale United...................6 Traralgon Olympians....6 Warragul United.............4 South Gippsland U14 boys played top team, Traralgon Olympians, at Korumburra. The game was to be a thriller, with Traralgon scoring within the ﬁrst minute. The South Gippsland defence of Phil, Max, Hayden, Nathan and James (GK) were kept busy defending their goals and were successful most of the time. South Gippsland played a consistent game with forwards Ryan, Tom, Izaak and Ryan taking

the ball into their forward and having a number of shots at goal, but was unable to convert. With Traralgon running away with seven goals in the first half, coach Mark mixed up the team, which led to fewer goals being scored in the second half. Final score 13-0 to Traralgon. U14 South Gippsland are 12th on the ladder. U16 boys played Sale with a much depleted side. The match started off fairly even, but Sale niggled away, showing signs that any minute they were going to score. Ten minutes in they did, followed by another at the 20 minute mark. The half time score looked good at 2-0 down. The second half saw Sale come out and play great football. The younger South Gippsland players were outplayed, although they never gave up. Final score 7-0 to Sale. U16 South Gippsland are 10th on the ladder.

TEN local referees recently completed their introductory level soccer referee course in Korumburra. All participants were from local clubs and it will be a huge boost to the game locally. Being fully qualified also gives those referees a great opportunity to access pathways in officiating. The course, which is theory based, then required the referees to complete a practical component. This was done in Mirboo North last week. Gippsland Soccer League Referees Coach Educator Adam Sharp commented that the commitment of those to become qualified “is a terrific first step and continuing to officiate matches is the best way to develop. It will help improve the overall standard of the South Gippsland League.” For anyone interested in becoming a referee you can visit www.gippslandsoccer.com.au

Neat footwork: Nathan Cleeland wards off a Traralgon opponent in the Under 14 boys match.

Future referees: from left, Brian, Kristen and Sarah Youl are presented certiﬁcates by Referees Coach Educator, Adam Sharp.

Left: So close: Ryan Kelsey gets boot to ball in time.

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Korumburra basketball

Alberton football juniors Central Gippsland Juniors

Results - May 24 16 Boys: Spurs 60 (J. Heylen 14) d Bulls 58 (A. Simons 18); Wildcats 56 (D. Hansch 28) d Celtics 30 (R. Johnson 14). 18 Boys: Jeffs 60 (M. Edwards 33) d Mortimer 32 (T. Goss 27); Caporale 74 (M. Lower 24) d Rodwell 40 (M. Engel 15). Women: Bird 34 (K. Bentvelzen 11) d Poowong 26 (C. Attenborough 9); Shamrocks 44 (Z. Archer 12) d Harp 41 (B. Allen 10); Bunch of Grapes 33 (T. West 13) d Golden Girls 26 (B. Appleton 18). 12 Girls: Harrower 11 (A. Harking 4) d Jackson 10 (A. Keelson 4); Taylor 10 (C. Wylie 6) d Snell 8 (T. Heylen 4). 14 Girls: Blair 37 (S. Heylen 12) d Hillberg 22 (Z. Allen 6); Jeffs 34 (M. Dixon 8) d Fitzgerald 26 (A. Field 12). 16 Girls: Boomers 60 (B. Allen 22) d Flames 34 (C. Welsh 20); Fire 37 (A. Moriarty 14) d Capitals 30 (M. Donohue 10). Masters: Trav. Gilmores 80 (G. Bolge 26) d Wannabes 23 (J. Allen 0); Doggers 38 (M. Gray 0) d Witches Hats 25 (S. Moriarty 0); Local Blokes 36 (J. Turnball 10) d Mixtures 35 (A. Riseley 14). A Men: Molten 58 (J. Smith 20) d Wildcats 54 (T. Sorrell 25); Blood 40 (Z. Mayo 10) d Amberﬂuids 34 (M. Malloy 20). 12 Boys: Dragons 22 (T. Bernaldo 10) d Sixers 14 (A. Walker 6); Bullets 29 (J. Wyhoon 11) d Taipans 22 (J. O’Leary 6). 14 Boys: Magic 39 (G. Bell 10) d Dragons 21 (J. Macri 8); Bulls 40 (D. Wilson 30) d Lakers 35 (J. Patullo 19). ‘Active Abilities’ Wheelchair basketball: Gippsland Wheelchair basketball team v The Korumburra Wildcats, June 24, 6 - 8.30pm, Korumburra Recreation Centre.

Under 11 THE Leongatha Parrots have cemented top spot with an emphatic win over the previously undefeated Korumburra-Bena. Although the Bulldogs looked dangerous early, the Parrots soon took control in the muddy conditions. The small running brigade of Tom Brew and Ben Perry gained important possessions in the ﬁrst quarter, while Jonah Ball helped to repel many of the Burra’s forward forays. Jordi Geary took several saving marks, while Nathan Trotto proved his worth through the centre corridor. Zac Caughey put the Parrots’ ﬁrst major on the board early in the second quarter, slotting through one from the forward pocket.

Josh Boler was up and about, while Clay Alexander was playing his usual hard brand of football. Slick movement from Zac Caughey to Nathan Trotto to Jack Stockdale resulted in a goal. Damon Ginnane and Tom Evans were lifting. Jack Stockdale kicked another major before the long break. The third quarter saw Jordi Geary tackling ﬁercely. The last quarter was all the Parrots’, with Jack Dunn gaining the ascendency in the ruck. Zac Caughey slammed on three goals in quick succession to put the result beyond doubt. Final score: Parrots 8.7.55 to Bulldogs 0.3.3.

GOALKICKERS B. Atherton (Won Power) .... (1) 12 K. Kirk (Dalyston) ................ (2) 11 M. Homer (Kil-Bass) ........... (0) 10 A. Busana (Dalyston) .......... (5) 9 J. Ginnane (L’gatha Jnr) ...... (1) 8 N. Anderson (Inv-Kongwak) (1) 7 B. Moscript (L’gatha Jnr) ..... (0) 7 J. Bulbulian (Won Power) .... (0) 7 M. Burton (Inv-Kongwak) .... (1) 6 H. Suckling (Kor-Bena) ....... (0) 6 L. Dyball (Won Power) ........ (0) 6 K. Materia (L’gatha Jnr) ....... (1) 6 L. Moore (L’gatha Jnr) ......... (1) 6 J. Teakle (Inv-Kongwak) ...... (1) 6 O. Bates (Dalyston)............. (0) 6 T. Hamilton (Won Power) .... (0) 6

UNDER 13 LADDER W L D

L’gatha Jnr .......6 1 0 212.50 Dalyston ..........5 2 0 210.00 Phillip Island ...5 2 0 184.62 Won Power ......5 2 0 182.69 Inv-Kongwak ...4 3 0 137.70 Kor-Bena..............2 5 0 93.43 Kil-Bass ..............1 6 0 29.18 MDU ...................0 7 0 17.94

Pts

24 20 20 20 16 8 4 0

UNDER 11 LADDER W L D

L’gatha Jnr .......7 0 0 323.14 Kor-Bena..........6 1 0 177.57 Corner Inlet .....5 2 0 220.00 Inv-Kongwak ...4 3 0 106.14 Won Power ........3 4 0 52.21 Dalyston............2 5 0 134.15 Phillip Island .......0 6 1 35.66 Kil-Bass ..............0 6 1 14.48

Pts

28 24 20 16 12 8 2 2

GOALKICKERS Z. Caughey (L’gatha Jnr)..... (4) 15 J. Dunn (L’gatha Jnr) ........... (0) 8 L. Legione (Dalyston).......... (0) 7 C. Loughridge (Dalyston) .... (0) 6 H. McInnes (Inv-Kongwak) .. (1) 6 N. Trotto (L’gatha Jnr) .......... (1) 6 B. Rogers (Corner Inlet)...... (0) 6 X. Duursma (Corner Inlet)... (4) 6 Z. Van Delft (L’gatha Jnr)..... (0) 6 M. Dyball (Won Power) ....... (0) 5

Under 11s: the Parrots’ Tom Brew gets the ball away as three ’Burra opponents close in.

Leongatha cycling

CLUB racing on Saturday was around the tough Leongatha North circuit, with the race starting and ﬁnishing atop the hills at Leongatha North adjacent to the tennis courts.

The senior race was over two laps (38km) and was raced in reasonably still and warmish conditions. The senior field had 21 starters with one virtual scratch rider (at 1 min) giving a three rider limit bunch a start of 11 minutes. However, all the action came from those behind the limit riders. There were starting bunches at 9min, 5 min, 4 min and 2 minutes. Over the first lap gaps closed slowly until the road headed upwards to Leongatha North. First move was the nine minute bunch catching the limit riders and then the four minute bunch of Jason Scott, Elliot Gin, Paul Taranto, Tony Clark and Clem Fries catching the five minute bunch of Steve Allen, Steve Wilson and Neil White half way up the main climb. This bunch of eight riders then powered down the hills back through Leongatha, picking up the limit bunch and nine minute bunch. Some of the caught riders were enjoying a bit of time on the back of the fast

Under 10s

LEONGATHA Under 10s started the match on a wet ground in windy conditions, which made it very difﬁcult for the boys to get a good game plan going. For four quarters the boys put in a good effort, scrambling the ball along a wet muddy ground with the only score coming in the third quarter by Mitchell Hoober for the Parrots, one behind. The game ended in a draw, Leongatha 0.1.1 to Newborough Red 0.1.1. Best players were: Mason McGannon, David Williams, Sam McGannon, Tyler Bacon, Reegan Law and Tim Hardacre. Under 12 With wet and windy conditions, the Under 12 Parrots took on Newborough Reds in a low scoring contest. Timothy Wilkinson and Aidan Roberts were holding up the back line with good tackles. Branson Amato was kicking deep to the forwards, helping set up goals with Julian Patterson with 2, Josh Lindsay with 1 and Tim Sauvarin with 1. There was good pressure around the ground which gave the young Parrots a convincing win. Parrots 4.10.34 to Reds 0.0.0.

Under 14s: Leongatha had a big loss.

UNDER 10

UNDER 14 LADDER N’borough Blues.. 224.72 N’borough Reds... 250.00 Yinnar ................... 189.66 Yallourn North ...... 177.73 Leongatha ............ 125.24 Moe Saints............. 106.71 Youth Club ............... 88.75 Mirboo North............ 99.65 Trafalgar ................... 68.29 Moe Lions ................ 66.50 Morwell Tigers ......... 32.11 Hill End & Grove Rovers........... 23.17

LADDER 28 24 24 20 16 16 12 8 8 8 4 0

28 26 22 20 16 16 16 8 8 4 4 0

UNDER 14

UNDER 12

Yinnar 4.7.31 d Mirboo North 4.3.27.

LADDER Leongatha ............ 500.00 Youth Club ............ 378.89 N’borough Blues.. 293.48 Trafalgar ............... 233.64 Moe Saints............ 135.53 Yinnar .................... 119.20 Mirboo North............ 78.05 N’borough Reds....... 65.73 Morwell Tigers ......... 55.10 Moe Lions ................ 42.07 Yallourn North .......... 32.62 Hill End & Grove Rovers........... 18.13

Trafalgar ............. 1494.12 Leongatha ............ 279.69 N’borough Reds... 476.32 N’borough Blues.. 211.48 Hill End & Grove Rovers ....... 172.16 Morwell Tigers ....... 150.47 Mirboo North.......... 117.12 Moe Lions ................ 91.60 Yinnar ...................... 55.08 Moe Saints............... 20.93 Yallourn North ............ 7.08 Youth Club ................. 4.37

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Newborough Reds10.4.64 d Leongatha 2.2.14.

UNDER 12 Yinnar 3.4.22 d Mirboo North 3.0.18. Newborough Reds 0.0.0. lt Leongatha 4.10.34.

UNDER 10 Yinnar 2.2.14 lt Mirboo North 3.6.24. Newborough Reds 0.1.1 drew Leongatha 0.1.1.

Meeniyan junior basketball FRIDAY, May 21 saw the completion of Section One Junior competition at Meeniyan.

They’re racing: Eamon Feely, Kevin Feely, Peter Hollins, Phil Carmenzuli, Tony Smith and Jamie Grenville shortly after the start at Leongatha North. moving bunch. The six rider bunch on two minutes was having trouble closing the gap whilst the lone scratch rider had not managed to bridge the one minute gap and was out of contention. The second time up the climbs to the finish saw the lead bunch shrink from 12 riders back to a bunch of just five riders for the dash to the line. Steve Allen, having had an easy ride in the bunch found the uphill finish to his liking as he claimed the win just ahead of Clem Fries, Tony Clark, Paul Taranto and Steve Wilson. The winning time was 56.42 minutes. Next home in sixth was Jason Scott, followed by

Neil White and then Mark Dixon from the nine minute bunch in eighth place with a good finish up the hills. Perhaps Mark living just down the road helps with his climbing. Then it was the two minute bunch finishing and chasing the fastest time honours. In a close finish Eamon Feely picked up ninth and fastest time whilst Tony Smith rounded out the top ten. Fastest time was 55.14min. In the junior race the riders raced down the hills towards Leongatha before turning at Spencers Rd and racing back up the hills for the finish. First away was Mathew

Minogue with a six minute start. He was chased by the scratch duo of Mitch Gin and Thomas McFarlane. By the time the riders started on the climb back up through the trees of Hannam’s bush the ﬁeld was all together. Mitch Gin proved to be the strongest up the climb as he gained a small break and went on to win and claim fastest time. He was followed home by Thomas and Mathew. Next week the club members will try a new circuit at Kernot with the race over two laps of the 23km circuit through Woodleigh.

A total of 17 children commenced the season, learning a variety of skills, rules and teamwork, followed by a round robin of games each Friday night. Throughout the season, with a mixture of existing players and new players, all children learned and improved the many skills involved in a game of basketball. Friday night consisted of a series of warm-up exercises and co-ordination skills which included mums and dads as well as children. This was followed by a few games, with the kids’ teams deﬁnitely winning and showing the adults how

it is done. Completing the night was a round robin of basketball games involving both adults and children. Everyone played exceptionally well and worked well as a team. Congratulations to all children and the parents who joined in and had a night full of fun and hopefully enjoying the great game of basketball. The night was ﬁnished off with a sausage sizzle, treats and certiﬁcates for the kids. Good luck to the ones who go up to Section 2 next season, and we hope to see everyone back in early August for the next season. Well done to everyone involved.

Back: Beau Davey, Stuart Bright, Lachlan Elliott, Rory Hanks, Harry Vanderdalm, Aaron Mowat, Ben Mackie, Matthew Moss, Brigid Johnson, Darlene Jones (coach); front: Eli Butler-Reid, Liam Waldron, Mitchell Denbrok, Jessica Wolf, Hannah McEwan, Elly Jones, Jye Davey and William McDonald.

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Leongatha & District Netball Results Saturday, May 29

11/Under: Town Green 12 d Mt Eccles Aqua 1, South Gippsland 6 d St Laurence Blue 4, St Laurence Gold 4 d Mirboo North 3, Town Tangerine 6 d Town Blue 2, Mt Eccles White - bye. 13/Under: Town Tangerine 38 d Mirboo North 6, St Laurence 14 d Mt Eccles Pink 13, Town Green 20 d South Gippsland 15, Town Black 12 d Mt Eccles Purple 1.

LDNA umpires

11am: J. Grant, B. Tenneyhuis, J. Allen, E. Baudinette, J. Gourlay, M. Charlton, M. Price, P. Kuhne. 12 noon: M. Mitchem, A. Mitchem, A. Smith, K. Lawrence, K. Clarke, K. Norton, L. Green, J. Hill, J. Grant, K. Bentvelzen,

15/Under: Mirboo North 20 d Town Yellow 15, Mt Eccles Navy 26 d Town Green 23, St Laurence - bye. B/B Reserve: Town Black 44 d St Laurence Gold 31, Mt Eccles Navy 37 d St Laurence Blue 28, Mt Eccles Aqua 63 d Town Green 36, Mt Eccles White 52 d South Gippsland 19, Mt Eccles Pink - bye. A Grade: Town Green 53 d Mt Eccles White 44, Mt Eccles Aqua 48 d Town Black 19, St Laurence - bye. A. Gourlay, S. Anderson. 1pm: M. Price, D. Jones, J. Gourlay, J.Goss, A. Gouray, K. Lawrence. 2.15pm: T. Bentvelzen, M. Price, K. Lawrence, S. Anderson, B. Challis, A. Funnell. Anyone interested in umpiring please call Jo on 0438 487 053.

Parrots netball A Grade Leongatha 61 d Maffra

Determined: Mt Eccles goal keeper, Zoe Sargant, and South Gippsland goal shooter Jessica Saario clash as they compete for possession in the B/B Reserve match on Saturday.

44.

Alberton netball

So close: Laree Fahy and Terryn Olden battle for the ball.

Results - Round 9 May 29 A Grade: Dalyston 52 d MDU 31, Phillip Island 39 d Tarwin 23, Stony Creek 82 d DWWWW 3, KorumburraBena 45 d Fish Creek 31, Yarram 54 d Toora 29, Inv-Kongwak - bye, Foster - bye. B Grade: MDU 61 d Dalyston 51, Phillip island 48 d Tarwin 19, DWWWW 53 d Stony Creek 39, Korumburra-Bena 43 d Fish Creek 32, Toora 37 d Yarram 34, InvKongwak 68 d Kilcunda-Bass 31, Foster - bye. C Grade: Dalyston 44 d MDU 38, Phillip Island 26 d Tarwin 13, Stony Creek 37 d DWWWW 27, KorumburraBena 40 d Fish Creek 17, Yarram 39 d Toora 19, InvKongwak 43 d Kilcunda-Bass 11, Foster - bye. 17 & Under: Dalyston 37 d MDU 36, Stony Creek 37 d DWWWW 21, KorumburraBena 51 d Fish Creek 16, Yarram 63 d Toora 9, InvKongwak 30 d Kilcunda-Bass 20, Phillip Island - bye, Foster - bye. 15 & Under: Dalyston 29 d MDU 15, Phillip Island 19 d Tarwin 17, Stony Creek 37 d DWWWW 21, Korumburra-Bena 23 d Fish Creek 16, Toora 22 drew Yarram 22, Inv-Kongwak 27 d KilcundaBass 22, Foster - bye. 13 & Under: Dalyston 51 d MDU 15, Tarwin 12 d Phillip Island 11, Stony Creek 23 d DWWWW 9, KorumburraBena 21 d Fish Creek 12, Yar-

West Gippsland netball

Results - Round 7 A Grade: Moe 36 lt Sale 55; Morwell 47 d Wonthaggi 27; Leongatha 61 d Maffra 44; Warragul 39 lt Drouin 65; Traralgon - bye. B Grade: Moe 37 lt Sale 60; Morwell 62 d Wonthaggi 34; Leongatha 37 lt Maffra 39; Warragul 28 lt Drouin 57; Traralgon - bye. C Grade: Moe 25 lt Sale 48; Morwell 32 d Wonthaggi 29; Leongatha 29 lt Maffra 51; Warragul 14 lt Drouin 48; Traralgon - bye. 17 & Under: Moe 17 lt Sale 53; Morwell 23 lt

Wonthaggi 33; Leongatha 36 d Maffra 34; Warragul 33 d Drouin 21; Traralgon - bye. 15 & Under: Moe 10 lt Sale 44; Morwell 25 d Wonthaggi 19; Leongatha 12 lt Maffra 34; Warragul 13 lt Drouin 20; Traralgon - bye. 13 & Under: Moe 9 lt Sale 33; Morwell 11 lt Wonthaggi 40; Leongatha 20 d Maffra 7; Warragul 15 lt Drouin 16.

Ladders A Grade Drouin ..........................178.3 Leongatha ....................161.5 Maffra ..........................126.3 Traralgon .....................120.6 Morwell ..........................98.2 Wonthaggi .....................106.0

24 20 20 16 12 8

Sale..................................68.5 8 Warragul ..........................62.7 4 Moe .................................45.3 0 B Grade Morwell ........................210.6 28 Traralgon .....................129.0 20 Drouin ..........................134.1 16 Maffra ..........................124.2 16 Leongatha ....................123.5 12 Sale................................106.1 12 Wonthaggi .....................101.2 8 Warragul ..........................36.1 0 Moe .................................36.0 0 C Grade Traralgon .....................195.5 24 Morwell ........................155.5 24 Maffra ..........................200.6 20 Drouin ..........................153.5 20 Leongatha ......................95.9 12 Sale....................................77.7 8 Wonthaggi .........................92.3 4 Moe ...................................35.3 0 Warragul ............................26.1 0 17 & Under Traralgon .....................210.1 24 Maffra ..........................168.1 24 Leongatha ....................126.9 20

Wonthaggi .................... 116.1 Sale ............................... 114.8 Morwell ...........................80.7 Warragul ..........................74.4 Drouin .............................79.9 Moe .................................26.0 15 & Under Maffra ..........................297.7 Traralgon .....................269.0 Sale ...............................165.0 Drouin ..........................140.5 Morwell ..........................88.8 Leongatha........................86.0 Wonthaggi .......................53.1 Warragul ..........................42.6 Moe .................................24.3 13 & Under Wonthaggi ....................335.8 Sale ...............................247.6 Leongatha ....................151.4 Drouin ..........................105.8 Morwell ..........................72.0 Maffra..............................85.7 Traralgon .........................78.6 Moe .................................45.1 Warragul ..........................29.2

12 12 8 8 4 0 28 24 16 16 12 12 4 0 0 24 24 16 16 12 8 6 6 0

ram 17 d Toora 6, Inv-Kongwak 26 d Kilcunda-Bass 11, Foster - bye. Ladders A Grade Foster..................... 266.3 36 Korumburra-Bena210.5 36 Dalyston ................ 169.6 32 Stony Creek .......... 154.7 28 Fish Creek ............. 109.8 28 Inverloch-Kongwak ... 137.3 24 Yarram ...................... 78.2 20 Phillip Island ............ 86.6 16 MDU ........................ 72.2 12 DWWWW................ 42.8 12 Tarwin ...................... 51.7 8 Toora ........................ 46.6 8 B Grade Foster..................... 329.8 36 Korumburra-Bena175.2 36 Dalyston ................ 137.4 28 Stony Creek .......... 114.7 28 Inverloch-Kongwak ... 154.5 24 MDU ...................... 137.3 24 Phillip Island .......... 116.2 20 Fish Creek ................ 84.8 16 DWWWW................ 55.3 16 Yarram ...................... 50.4 12 Toora ........................ 46.9 12 Tarwin ...................... 56.5 8 Kilcunda-Bass .......... 48.9 4 C Grade Dalyston ................ 158.5 36 Foster..................... 298.0 32 Korumburra-Bena206.2 28 MDU ...................... 188.0 28 Inverloch-Kongwak ... 142.1 24 Yarram .................. 121.8 24 Stony Creek.............. 96.6 24 Phillip Island .......... 102.7 18 Fish Creek ................ 85.1 18 Tarwin ...................... 52.9 12

Seeking options: Joanne Le Page looks low for a passing chance for MDU in A Grade.

Kilcunda-Bass .......... 39.7 8 DWWWW................ 37.4 8 Toora ........................ 36.9 4 17 & Under Korumburra-Bena339.1 36 Foster..................... 270.7 32 Yarram .................. 248.4 32 Dalyston .................. 91.0 28 Phillip Island......... 149.8 24 MDU ...................... 135.5 24 Stony Creek.............. 92.5 20 Fish Creek ................ 86.0 20 Inverloch-Kongwak . 43.7 14 Toora ........................ 39.5 14 Kilcunda-Bass .......... 30.9 6 DWWWW................ 21.0 6 15 & Under Korumburra-Bena247.0 36 Fish Creek ............. 168.2 32 Dalyston ................ 174.6 28 Stony Creek .......... 136.4 24 MDU ...................... 106.3 24 Phillip Island........... 88.3 24 Tarwin .................... 100.0 22 Foster........................ 70.8 20 Inverloch-Kongwak . 79.3 16 DWWWW................ 92.9 12 Toora ........................ 56.9 12 Yarram ...................... 59.8 10 Kilcunda-Bass .......... 51.5 4 13 & Under Dalyston ................ 266.7 36 Foster..................... 244.6 28 Yarram .................. 144.2 28 MDU ...................... 105.2 28 Korumburra-Bena193.1 24 Inverloch-Kongwak ... 102.7 20 Tarwin .................... 100.0 20 Fish Creek ................ 85.5 20 Phillip Island ............ 84.0 16 Toora ........................ 74.8 16 DWWWW................ 42.2 12 Stony Creek.............. 46.4 8 Kilcunda-Bass .......... 42.4 8

Awards: Mel Hughs (Evans Petroleum) Sally Rayson (Network Video). Auction player: Kate Govers. Leongatha started off strongly to end the first quarter well in the lead. Maffra changed positions and applied more pressure, but the girls stepped up to the task. A strong win against a strong team. B Grade Maffra 39 d Leongatha 37. Awards: Abby Dowd (RSL) and Tegan Kelly (Serofinos). Auction Player: Megan Lester. A good start to the game; hard and physical throughout the four quarters. We’ll see everyone at training to work on pushing ourselves that little bit extra in the tough games. We’ll get ’em next time. Let’s get physical. C Grade Maffra 51 d Leongatha 29. Awards: Wendy Sperling (Pomegranate) and Melinda McLennon (L.C Excessorise). Auction player: Wendy Sperling. Bad luck girls. We improved as the game went on. Our second half was full of running with strong defence and some nice goaling. Under 17 Leongatha 36 d Maffra 34. Awards: Jaclyn Smith (Network Video) and Sophie Bolge (RSL). Great game girls. Leongatha started slow and was down by 13 goals at half time. The girls picked up the pace and positioned themselves better to come out on top. A fantastic outcome. Under 15 Maffra 32 d Leongatha 12. Awards: Kate McCracken (Network video) Ashlee Van Rooy (Serofinos). The girls started well, but were overwhelmed by Maffra’s consistent strength. Although not reflected by the score our girls’ determination improved enormously in the second half. Under 13 Leongatha 20 d Maffra 7. Awards: Sarah McCahon (Leongatha Skin Therapy) and Cody Davidson (L.C Excessorise). Great game girls. We saw a good win this week with great flow down the court and lots of turnovers.

Mirboo North netball A Grade MN 57 d Yinnar 29. MN best: A. Nash, J. Hilliar. B Grade MN 40 d Yinnar 21. MN best: A. Pratt, E. Windsor. C Grade MN 38 d Yinnar 26. MN best: M. Foat, H. Anderson. D Grade Yinnar 24 d Mirboo North 16 . MN best: K. Koene, S. Hardisty. 17 and Under MN 44 d Yinnar 13. MN best: C. Dyke, M. Windsor. 15 and Under MN 30 drew with Yinnar 30. MN best: L. Rogers, L. Robins, C. Paterson.

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Parrots fall short LEONGATHA battled valiantly in their match against Maffra at home on Saturday, but fell short by 24 points in an entertaining game.

The Parrots had their backs to the wall from the outset, with young gun Marc Truscio out with a quad, and new recruit Jason Casey’s wife going into labour, meaning he was unavailable. The ground resembled a swamp, with three previous games leaving it soft underfoot and mud covering most of the ground. The Parrots were still on a high after knocking off Traralgon, and the belief was there that they could beat Maffra too, and it showed early on. The ﬁrst quarter was even, and both sides were hurting themselves by missing goals that should have gone through. Sam Sperling kicked two goals early on, and looked to prove a handful for the Maffra defenders as he dodged and weaved past them. Maffra 13.14.92 d Leongatha 10.8.68 Maffra best: K. Porter, K. Killoran, B. Coleman, D. O’Brien, B. Durrant, S. Walker. Goals: G. Jones 4, D. Stubbe 2, D. Adams 1, H. Burgiel 1, K. Killoran 1, N. Horsford 1, S. Bullen 1, S. Bedggood 1, J. Stubbe 1. Leongatha best: S. Westaway, H. Browne, T. Dowd, C. Sanbrook, T. Marriott, M. Willcocks. Goals: M. Willcocks 2, S. Sperling 2, T. Marriott 2, D. Holt 2, C. Johnston 1, H. Browne 1. RESERVES

Maffra 10.8.68 d Leongatha 2.1.13 Top goalkicker: J. Bristow 3, M. McQuillen 3, J. Langshaw 3 (Maffra). Maffra best: T.Tudor, B.Langshaw, K.Cameron, M.Phelan, C.Steele Leongatha best: M. O’Regan, M.

At quarter time the boys listened to coach Adrian Campbell, who asked his charges to ramp up the pressure, and take it to a new level. The players, as they so often do, heeded his lecture and came out even harder than they did in the ﬁrst, and the rewards came as they outscored the visitors. Clint Johnston kicked a great snap goal from the boundary, which was then answered with a better goal from a similar spot by Tom Marriott. Not to be outdone, full forward Dwayne Holt joined the party, also snapping from the boundary truly, and it brought the Parrots within three points at the major change. With the game well and truly in the balance, the players knew that the game was there if they were willing to work hard enough in the last half. They continued their work ethic, and played hard uncompromising footy, but Maffra were still playing with conﬁdence, moving the ball smoothly around the ground.

A couple of goals fell Maffra’s way, whilst others were created from nowhere, such as Hayden Burgiel’s 60 metre drop punt after a few minutes of hectic play. The score at three quarter time read the Parrots down by nine points, but not one person was ready to throw in the towel, players or fans. “This is it, we’ve got to stand up here and make a name for ourselves, let’s run over the top of them,” Campbell said to the side. But it was the visitors that came home with a wet sail, kicking three goals, missing more, and having much more of the ball than Leongatha. Sean Westaway tried his heart out all game, and was rewarded with being the Parrots best player, followed closely by Hayden Browne and Tom Dowd. Though beaten, the side knows where it is at now, and can prepare for the rest of the season with that in mind, and be better for it. With a huge game against Drouin next week, the Parrots will be desperate for a win to drag themselves up the ladder, pushing toward the top eight.

Under pressure: Colin Sanbrook gets in a quick kick for Leongatha.

Tapscott, J. Renden, A. Eddy, R. Surace, C. Roughead. UNDER 18s

Leongatha 8.6.54 d Maffra 3.5.23 Top goalkicker: N. Nagel 5. Leongatha best: D. Westaway, P. Kindellan, N. Nagel, R. O’Loughlin, M. O’Loughlin, M. Elliott. Maffra best: C. Smart, J. Johnstone, T. Bourke, J. Little, T. Porter, A. Phelan. UNDER 16s

Maffra 4.8.32 d Leongatha 4.1.25 Top goalkicker: J. Kiss 2 (Maffra). Maffra best: J. Read, A. Nelson, J. Huts, A. Carr, L. Channing, J. Davis. Leongatha best: N. Tuckett, A. Heppell, J. O’Loughlin, J. Broadway, B. Chalmers, M. Norman.

One of best: one of Leongatha’s best players, Jack Hughes, gains a good clearance for the Parrots. Hughes did a lot of the bulky work in defence along with Paul Le Page.

Holding the ball: Leongatha’s Nick Nagel lays a great tackle on elusive Maffra player Gary Jones as Tom Marriott looks on.

Power lets Tiger chance slip AFTER a well earned three week break, Wonthaggi Power were looking refreshed and determined to get their season back on track. Their opponents in round 7 were the in-form Morwell side who were looking to hold their spot in the top five. Wonthaggi started strong, with their midfielders getting first use of the football with some strong tackling being applied. Tim Gilliland had several

touches early and continued that for most of the game. Wonthaggi were able to kick long into their forward line and their pressure somewhat surprised Morwell. Power’s coach Paul Brosnan kicked a superb running goal from 50 metres out and that seemed to spark the team. Wonthaggi’s pressure and tackling were immense and this resulted in several more goals with great football by players like Ben Young, Nat Jones, and Josh Olden. Wonthaggi went into the ﬁrst break leading by

a handy margin of three goals. Quarter time: Wonthaggi 5.3.33 to Morwell 2.3.15. The start of the second quarter saw the home side lift. They began with some solid running through the midﬁeld with Liam Visser and Ben Vesty both starting to get their hands on the football, and showing good composure under pressure. Power’s defence was also standing up, they were led by Sigi Asa Leausa, Dean Mathews and Andrew Seccull. Ryan Underwood was again playing super football with his perfect kicking and strong body work around the packs. He was giving the Power the upper hand in this tight battle. Morwell managed to close the gap a little but at half time Wonthaggi were still leading

by nine points. Half time: Wonthaggi 7.6.48 to Morwell 5.8.39. Both sides were feeling the effects of a hard fought half of football. Wonthaggi were up and about, and Morwell were slowly gaining some momentum. In the third term the Tigers again moved the football well with some tidy skills resulting in a couple of early Morwell goals. The Power responded with some great gut running and forward line pressure. Matt Kremmer and Kainen Schrape were both playing well across half forward. Wonthaggi then became two men down with Leigh Earl receiving a corky early in the third term and Cam Jones doing his hamstring; this meant that the Power’s

defence was wounded. With only minutes to go in the third and scores level the Power tried to keep control and hold possession, but young gun for the Tigers, Mannon John, applied a heavy tackle and had a kick for goal. He only managed a minor score, but that was enough to give the Tigers the lead going into the final break. Three quarter time: Wonthaggi 8.9.57 to Morwell 8.10.58. The last quarter was nothing more than desperate football. Morwell was able to grab the first couple of goals, but Wonthaggi refused to go down without a fight and Underwood again largely influenced a Wonthaggi major. The Power unfortunately ran out of legs and Morwell kept numbers around the ball giving them the better chance

to score. The Tigers ran away with it in the end, but the scores weren’t a reﬂection of how

Morwell 15.12.102 d Wonthaggi 10.12.72 Morwell Best: L. Visser, J. Soutar, R. Michaelides, L. Norder, J. Dowling, M. Johnston. Goals: J. Soutar 3, L. Norder 3, A. Bailey 1, M. Johnston 1, S. Mills 1, J. Roe-Duggan 1, M. Duncan 1, L. Visser 1, R. Tatterson 1, J. Read 1, D. Metcalf 1. Wonthaggi best: M. Kremmer, R. Underwood, J. Kelly, T. Gilliland, S. Asa Leausa, N. Jones. Goals: K. Schrape 2, R. Underwood 2, S. Combridge 1, B. Young 1, M. Kremmer 1, P. Brosnan 1, T. Gedye 1, N. Jones 1. RESERVES

Morwell 14.9.93 d Wonthaggi 8.11.59 Top goalkicker: R.Tack 7 (Wonthaggi). Morwell best: J. Demetrios, M. Webb, A. Morris, J. Bowe, C. Sherriff.

close the contest actually was. Final score: Wonthaggi 10.12.72 to Morwell 15.12.102.

Wonthaggi best: R. Tack, D. Foon, B. Foon, R. Jones, F. O’Connor. UNDER 18s

Wonthaggi 13.14.92 d Morwell 6.6.42 Top goalkicker: D. O’Connor 3 (Wonthaggi). Wonthaggi best: J. Sheerin, D. Kelly, A. McCall, D. O’Connor, T. Harley. Morwell Best: M. Royal, L. Ferguson, K. Barlow, B. Jacobsen, B. Reside, D. McGann. UNDER 16s

Morwell 13.9.87 d Wonthaggi 7.6.48 Top goalkicker: J. Royal 3, T. Weatherill 3 (Morwell). Morwell best: R. Kearns, Q. Sinclair, J. Royal, H. Maximiw, T. Weatherill. Wonthaggi best: L. Asa Leausa, P. Moody, Z. Gilmour, T. Hamilton, M. Kelly, J. Smith.

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Parrot proﬁles

Gippsland League Round 7

MIRBOO North quickly bounced back from its disastrous 89-point loss to Trafalgar, when it defeated Yinnar by 14 points at Yinnar Recreation Reserve last Saturday.

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Maffra ...............6 Traralgon .........5 Drouin ..............4 Morwell ............4 Sale ..................3 Moe...................3 Leongatha.........2 Won Power .......1 Warragul ...........0

1 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 6

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

184.18 147.13 145.27 113.82 107.74 96.07 79.22 50.30 36.17

24 20 16 16 12 12 8 4 0

GOALKICKERS T. Aitken (Trar)..................... (0) T. Kneebone (Drouin).......... (4) D. Stubbe (Maffra)............... (2) L. Dowling (Morwell) ........... (0) B. Martin (Sale) ................... (0) S. Mills (Morwell) ................ (1) B. Carmody (Drouin) ........... (1) M. Forys (Moe) ................... (1) G. Jones (Maffra) ................ (4) N. Fowler (Sale) .................. (2)

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RESERVES LADDER W L D

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

0 1 2 2 2 3 5 6 6

0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

Pts

363.86 279.41 126.09 151.89 103.68 99.09 44.51 43.42 18.87

24 24 18 16 14 12 4 0 0

Ben Geitz Do you have any pre-match superstitions? Steak and chips the night before and a packet of Natural Confectionary lollies. Favourite AFL club? Gold Coast. Favourite food? Lamb, and steak and chips. Favourite movie? Dumb and Dumber. Favourite band? Foo Fighters and Incubus. What was your ﬁrst car? A 1982 Mazda 323 called “The Murph”. Who is your sporting hero? Tony Modra. What is your main ambition in football? A hundred senior games and the obvious; a ﬂag.

GOALKICKERS J. Langshaw (Maffra) .......... (3) R. Tack (Won) ..................... (7) G. Barnes (Trar) .................. (0) N. Quenault (Trar) ............... (0) L.Henderson (Sale) ........... (0) S. Proctor (Drouin) .............. (3) B. Hough (Trar) ................... (0) J. Bristow (Maffra) ............... (3)

18 13 12 12 9 9 9 8

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Traralgon .........6 Maffra ...............6 Leongatha .......5 Moe ..................3 Drouin ...............2 Sale ..................2 Won Power .......2 Warragul ..........1 Morwell ............0

0 1 1 3 3 4 4 4 7

Pts

0 398.94 24 0 241.22 24 0 180.73 20 0 97.16 12 1 72.99 10 0 77.85 8 0 70.30 8 1 58.02 6 0 29.10 0

GOALKICKERS N. Nagel (L’gatha) ............... (5) J. Johnstone (Maffra) .......... (0) J. McIntyre (Sale) ................ (3) J. Tait (Maffra) ..................... (0) B. Graham (Trar) ................. (0) S. Spiteri (Moe) ................... (5) S. Sperling (L’gatha)............ (0) B. May (Maffra) .................. (2) E. Coughlan (Trar) .............. (0)

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UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Maffra ............7 Traralgon .......6 Sale ................4 Drouin ............3 Warragul .........3 Leongatha.......2 Morwell ...........2 Won Power .....1 Moe.................0

0 0 2 3 3 4 5 5 6

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

954.12 790.18 134.31 100.00 68.07 121.29 48.56 16.17 16.67

28 24 16 12 12 8 8 4 0

D. Prout (Maffra) ................. (1) A. Castagna (L’gatha) ......... (1) J. Cunico (Trar) ................... (0) J. Kiss (Maffra) .................... (2) A. Carr (Maffra) ................... (0) B. Northover (Trar) .............. (0) J. McMillan (L’gatha) ........... (0) S. Christensen (Trar) ........... (0) C. Carey (Warr) ................... (2)

Todd Mackie Do you have any prematch superstitions? Run out last. Favourite AFL club? Collingwood. Favourite food? Maccas nuggets. Favourite movie? Avatar. Favourite band? Powerderﬁnger. What was your ﬁrst car? Subaru Liberty. Who is your sporting hero? Nathan Buckley. What is your main ambition in football? Win a premiership.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON

GOALKICKERS 22 22 20 19 18 14 12 11 11

Other matches Moe 16.5.101 d Sale 11.15.81 Drouin 17.17.119 d Warragul 6.1.37

RESERVES Sale 12.8.80 d Moe 3.13.31 Drouin 9.6.60 d Warragul 3.4.22

UNDER 18s Moe 13.11.89 d Sale 6.6.42 Warragul 6.5.41 d Drouin 5.11.41

UNDER 16s Sale 27.18.180 d Moe 2.1.13 Warragul 6.6.42 d Drouin 5.4.34

Mirboo North recovers

Round 10 - June 5 Tarwin v MDU Yarram v Phillip Island Dalyston v Kilcunda-Bass Inv-Kongwak v Fish Creek Kor-Bena v DWWWW Stony Creek v Foster Toora - bye

GIPPSLAND Round 8 - June 5 Wonthaggi v Sale Warragul v Moe Maffra v Traralgon Drouin v Leongatha Morwell - bye

MID GIPPSLAND Round 10 - June 5 Yarragon v Newborough Mirboo North v Thorpdale Hill End v Yinnar Yall-Yall North v Trafalgar Boolarra v Morwell East

ELLINBANK Round 9 - June 5 Buln Buln v Warragul Ind. Catani v Poowong Ellinbank v Bunyip Koo Wee Rup v Longwarry Lang Lang v Garﬁeld Neerim South v Nyora Cora Lynn v Nar nar Goon Nilma-Darnum - bye

Mirboo North, with his height, poise and agility causing problems for Yinnar’s defence. With Gunn starring across half-forward, Mirboo North broke the shackles with two goals late in the third term, to regain the ascendancy and snatch a seven-point lead. Gunn’s three brilliant goals to three-quarter time had turned the Tigers’ fortunes around. Three more majors to the Tigers through Dom Pinneri, Brett Palmer and Don Webb in the final quarter were enough to get the visitors home. Pinneri’s effort will be talked about for many a year - a clever pick-up and freakish shot over his head from the congested goal square. Ben Webb, Drew Gardener, Anthony Bence, Byron Dalliston and Mongta were superb performers for Mirboo North in the closing stages, as Yinnar desperately kept pressing forward. Late goals to Yinnar’s Holt and Brayden Wilson, the latter courtesy of a double 50-metre penalty, had the Tiger army worried, amid concerns of a potentially damaging time-on Magpie scoring spree. But the mud-splattered Tigers stood firm, defiantly held the Magpies out and took the prized four points back through the hills to Tigerland.

The Mirboo North coaching staff had spent the week reviewing and revising its game plan in order to increase the Tigers’ functionality, durability and efficiency, for the vital away clash against the Magpies. “It was important for us to jump back on the horse and turn a drubbing into a framework for recovery,” disclosed one of Mirboo North’s inner sanctum officials, amid joyous celebrations after the match. Overnight rain, early morning showers and three preliminary footy matches, had transformed the pristine, picture-perfect Yinnar oval surface into a slippery and muddy playground for the main event. Clearly, this was a day for mudlarks and cruiserweights, rather than high flyers and lightweights. The mighty Tigers opened brilliantly when Peter Mongta delivered an exquisite 40-metre pass to Andrew Soplakow, who successfully converted from just inside 50. Yinnar then grabbed the initiative by booting four successive goals, before the Tigers added their second on the quarter-time siren. Both sides were going in hard in the trying North 10.9.69 d Yinnar conditions, with ferocious tackling predominant, Mirboo 8.7.55. as many players struggled to hold their feet. Mirboo North best: D. Webb, A. Mirboo North’s physiotherapist, Libby Pratt Bence, P. Mongta, B. Dalliston, D. Gunn, B. Webb. and head trainer, Rod Hopcraft, were being Goals: D. Gunn 3, B. Palmer 2, D. kept busy working their fingers to the bone, as Pinneri 2, A. Soplakow 1, D. turner D. Webb 1. battle-weary Tigers lined up for muscle relief 1, Yinnar best: B. Chapman, M. Pilgrim, D. Webster, M. Andrew, B. treatment on the interchange bench. A. McKay. Despite Don Webb’s dominance in the ruck, Holt, Goals: B. Holt 3, B. Wilson, B. Mirboo North was missing key playmakers and Chapman 1, D. Webster 1, S. fast movers, Matt Holland and Shane Peters, Mazou 1. both of whom were unavailable through leg RESERVES Mirboo North 6.7.43 d Yinnar injuries. 5.9.39. Yinnar’s 2008 premiership full-forward, Top goalkickers: D. Banks 3 (Mirboo Brendan Holt, was in great touch early, bringing North), M. Bruce 2 (Yinnar). Mirboo North best: D. Banks, C. up two of the Magpies’ first-quarter goals before Dalliston, M. Richardson, K. Loh, M. Briscoe, C. Numa. finishing with three majors for the afternoon. best: L. Strempel, K. Pursch, Out wide, young Magpie wingman, Marcus Yinnar M. Szkwarek, T. Negro, M. Bruce, J. Pilgrim, always seemed to be on his own and was providing lots of drive into Yinnar’s forward 50. Many Magpie fans have been impressed with Newborough 13.9.87 drew with Pilgrim’s progress this season. Boolarra 13.9.87. Brendan Chapman was also getting plenty Newborough best: B. Mills, J. Cattanach, J. Todd, M. Disisto, C. Harof the footy for Yinnar and his brilliant 65-metre wood, M. Gelagotis. running goal in the second term helped put the Goals: M. Gelagotis 6, D, Disisto 3, J. Munro 2, B. Mills 1, J. Todd 1. Magpies seven points up at the long break. Boolarra best: M. Cleaver, J. The arm wrestle continued in the third O’Keefe, M. Powers, K. Towt, V. S. Gardiner. quarter, with neither side prepared to give a Corbett, Goals: K. Towt 5, M. Powers 4, B. millimetre for fear of their opponents taking a Wilson 2, M. Cleaver 2. kilometre. RESERVES Dwayne Gunn was presenting well for Newborough 16.9.105 d Bool-

TAC Cup win AFTER a disappointing performance against the Eastern Ranges a week ago the Loy Yang B Gippsland Power returned to the winning list with a victory over the Bendigo Pioneers and, in the process, got their TAC Cup season back on track. The ﬁnal margin was 18 points but the boys were far from convincing as they struggled to put four quarters of solid football together. On the positive side they did win without their state players and had important contributions from some of the boys included to ﬁll the gaps left by the guns. The steadiness of Dale Hoghton throughout the game was pivotal in the Power’s ability to stay in the game and then bounce back for the win. Final score: Loy Yang Gippsland Power 11.14.80 defeated Bendigo Pioneers 9.8.62. Goal kickers: Dean McDonald 4, Shaun Marusic 2, Danny Butcher, Blake Carew, Ryan Pendlebury, Ben Eddy and Hadyn Hector 1. The boys now face a great challenge when they meet the Knights at Morwell on Saturday.

arra 6.9.45. Top goalkicker: A. Gruendler 6 (Newborough). Newborough best: A. Hunter, T.

Buckley.

THIRDS Mirboo North 22.10.142 d Yinnar 5.6.36. Top goalkicker: D. Ross 6 (Mirboo North). Mirboo North best: B. Heath, M> Dyke, D. Ross, L. Gronow, M. Wightman, L. Nash. Yinnar best: O. Kerr, N. LInton, L. Van Ey,, B. Brownscobe, S. Embry, B. Young.

FOURTHS Mirboo North 7.13.55 d Yinnar 2.2.14. Top goalkicker: L. Smit 2 (Mirboo North). Mirboo North best: Chris Irwin, M. Wightman, J. Battersby, S. Leach, A. Belton, J. Hough. Yinnar best: K. Crookston, M. Stolk, B. Kearns, J. Rasmus, O. Kerr, B. Webster.

Boyle, A. Gruendler, R. Mills, J. Stewart, N. Jones, C. Orr, A. Harvey. Boolarra best: J. Rasmus, D. Reiske, E. Stanon, S. Colbert, M. Windsor.

FOURTHS Newborough 24.3.147 d Boolarra 4.3.27. Top goalkicker: R. Paulet 4 and M. Drowley 4 (Newborough). Newborough best: Z. Guatta, N. Perkins, J. Grant, J. Smith, N. Wiemann, S. Cilia. Boolarra best: J. Anderson, J. Robinson, H. Towns, J. Giardina, T. Dowe, J. Dudek.

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Trafalgar ............... 228.18 32 Mirboo North ........ 111.73 28 Morwell East......... 147.74 24 Yarragon ............... 164.89 20 Thorpdale ............. 109.17 16 Newborough ............ 84.84 10 Boolarra ................... 73.72 10 Yall Yall North ............. 69.39 8 Yinnar ........................ 66.06 8 Hill End ...................... 50.22 4

RESERVES LADDER Morwell East......... 301.93 32 Mirboo North ........ 168.84 28 Trafalgar ............... 186.61 20 Thorpdale ............. 140.93 20 Newborough ......... 111.40 20 Boolarra ................. 124.03 16 Yall Yall North ........... 70.34 12 Yinnar ........................ 51.68 8 Hill End ...................... 68.08 4 Yarragon .................... 16.36 0

THIRDS LADDER Mirboo North ........ 254.81 Newborough ......... 177.42 Hill End ................... 89.83 Thorpdale ............... 81.54 Yinnar ..................... 65.84 Trafalgar ................... 61.77 Morwell East ............ 75.27

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FOURTHS LADDER Yarragon ............... 275.14 28 Newborough ......... 269.35 28 Mirboo North ........ 255.61 28 Trafalgar ............... 227.80 24 Yinnar ................... 156.21 16 Hill End ................... 79.53 12 Thorpdale ............... 49.32 12 Morwell East............. 51.71 8 Yall Yall North ........... 39.00 4 Boolarra .................... 26.47 0

OTHER MATCHES Yarragon 13.8.86 d Thorpdale 5.16.46. Trafalgar 11.18.84 d Hill End 3.6.24. Morwell East 12.15.87 d Yall Yall North 6.10.46. RESERVES Thorpdale 18.8.116 d Yarragon 3.6.24. Trafalgar 15.4.94 d Hill End 5.7.37. Morwell East 11.16.82 d Yall Yall North 5.4.34. THIRDS Hill End 9.13.67 d Trafalgar 6.10.46. FOURTHS Yarragon 8.16.64 d Thorpdale 1.3.9. Trafalgar 8.13.61 d Hill End 0.0.0 Morwell East 11.9.75 d Yall Yall North 2.1.13.

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Demons do it again By Callum Hutcheson

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Pts

400.75 176.87 173.58 148.79 104.95 94.99 122.99 101.50 108.25 89.90 75.48 36.13 18.68

28 28 24 20 20 20 16 16 12 12 4 4 0

GOALKICKERS A. Russell (Tarwin) .............. (0) T. Bartholomew (Foster) ..... (0) J. Swift (Yarram).................. (6) L. Reddie (I-K) .................... (5) J. Best (Foster) ................... (0) A. Harris (MDU) .................. (2) J. Wells (Kil-Bass) ............... (1) L McMillan (Stony Creek) ... (5) S. Clark (Kil-Bass) .............. (8) D. Adkins (MDU) ................. (5)

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Foster...............7 0 Stony Creek.....7 1 Phillip Island ...6 3 Tarwin ..............5 2 Kor-Bena..........5 4 Fish Creek ........5 2 Yarram ..............4 4 MDU .................4 4 Kil-Bass ............3 5 Inv-Kongwak .....3 5 Dalyston............1 6 Toora ................1 7 DWWWW...........0 8

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

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Pts

Kor-Bena..........8 1 0 518.75 32 Stony Creek.....7 1 0 309.35 28 Inv-Kongwak ...7 1 0 308.39 28 Foster...............6 1 0 279.25 24 Phillip Island ...6 3 0 207.82 24 Fish Creek ........5 2 0 157.78 20 MDU .................3 5 0 84.85 12 Yarram ..............3 5 0 83.63 12 Toora ...............3 5 0 35.23 12 Dalyston............2 5 0 66.54 8 Kil-Bass ............1 7 0 32.89 4 Tarwin ...............0 7 0 28.12 0 DWWWW..........0 8 0 14.31 0 GOALKICKERS J. Jackson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (15) D. Smith (Foster) ................. (0) B. Mitchell (Fish Creek) ...... (0) J. Dowie (Inv-Kongwak) ...... (0) R. Durkin (Yarram) .............. (4) M. Davies (Stony Creek) ... (11) K. Taylor (PI) ....................... (3) L. Byrnes (Stony Creek) ..... (4) D. Wright (Kil-Bass)............. (0) B. Hann (Foster) ................. (0) S. Mills (Foster) ................... (0) J. Paterson (Kor-Bena) ....... (0)

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Phillip Island ...9 0 0 292.83 Kor-Bena..........8 1 0 323.72 Foster...............6 1 0 312.56 Toora ................6 2 0 126.91 MDU .................5 3 0 117.27 Dalyston............4 3 0 149.31 Kil-Bass ............4 4 0 81.39 Stony Creek ......3 5 0 117.86 Yarram ..............3 5 0 81.10 Inv-Kongwak .....1 7 0 52.35 DWWWW..........1 7 0 45.88 Tarwin ...............1 6 0 34.49 Fish Creek ........0 7 0 17.68 GOALKICKERS I. Osman (Kor-Bena) ........... (5) T. Sorrell (Kor-Bena) ........... (3) D. Johnston (PI) .................. (4) D. Wiliams (Foster) ............. (0) O. Milton (Kil-Bass) ............. (3) J. Prowd (Foster) ................ (0) M. Edwards (Kor-Bena) ...... (1) M. Howell (Foster)............... (0) R. Johnson (Inv-Kongwak).. (2) R. Coulthard (Yarram) ......... (1) D. Hanratty (Toora).............. (2) C. Hanratty (Toora) ............. (2)

Pts

36 32 24 24 20 16 16 12 12 4 4 4 0 27 25 21 18 16 15 15 15 14 13 13 13

MDU has snatched victory from the clutches of their opposition in a thriller for the second week in a row on Saturday. Dalyston forfeited a handy lead attained during the third quarter to go down by 14 points to a Demon side with a never let die spirit. It was the third time this year that the Dees have fought back to emerge victorious after suffering from a threequarter time deficit. The first term was dominated by Gowers who was finding a lot of the ball across the centre line and constantly sending MDU into attack. Dalyston made the same costly mistake twice in a row, of leaving Demons like Adkins and Tohiariki unmarked in the forward pocket, resulting in majors. Come quarter time, general game play was not reflected on the scoreboard, with the home side controlling most of the ball.

Quarter time: MDU 3.2 to Dalyston 2.3. MDU coach Leigh Wilson encouraged his players to keep rolling on from the best start they’d had all year, however it was the away side who got on top early. Impeccable last line defence from the Dees led by Aldridge was the only thing stopping Dalyston slamming on many goals. The inevitable breakthrough came for the Magpies through relentless attacking pressure. MDU started to get frustrated, with some stiff umpiring decisions and two 50 metre penalties in a single passage of play meant Dalyston would go into the

MDU 14.9.93 d Dalyston 11.13.79. MDU best: D. Aldridge, K. Gowers, R. Harris, D. Adkins, N. Johnson, C. Salmon. Goals: D. Adkins 5, A. Harris 2, T. Tohiariki 2, K. Gowers 2, R. Mullens 1, T. Harris 1, S. Charlton 1. Dalyston best: N. Garnham, N. Burchell, D. Brown, L. Wilkinson, A. Donohue, P. Dunlop. Goals: N. Burchell 3, P. Dunlop 2, D. Brown 1, A. Williams 1, N. Garnham 1, M. Rosendale 1, M. Chumbley 1, M. Garnham 1. RESERVES MDU 12.8.80 d Dalyston 7.9.51. MDU best: M. Lafferty, T. Trotman, S. Trotman, R. Taylor, P. Harris, T. West. Dalyston best: J. McRae, S. Ramsey, A. Gennaccaro, A. Gennaccaro, T. Davey, S. Poole Top goalkickers: B. Thomas, C. Tohiariki (M.D.U) and S. Ramsey

long break in front. Half time: MDU 6.4 to Dalyston 6.7. The inconsistency aspect of the Demons’ game came into play at the start of the third term. Dalyston managed a dream start, kicking five goals to a flat MDU’s one. Garnham of the Magpies was proving a formidable target up forward in this terrific string of goals. The home side’s decision to start to calm things down, take their time and assess all options worked wonders. Ground length efforts along with the significant involvement of Adkins saw the Dees finish the quarter on a high, kicking three un-

(Dalyston) 3. UNDER 18s Dalyston 11.10 76 d M.D.U 3.11.29. Dalyston best: T. Davey, R. Davey, S. Kuyper, D. Van Agtmaal, R. Beaton, M. Howell. MDU best: M. Winderlich, L. Findlay, B. Davison, S. Synan, C. Hutcheson, B. Coulter. Top goalkicker: T. Davey (Dalyston) 4. UNDER 15s Dalyston 4.8.32 d M.D.U 3.3.21 MDU best: A. Trotto, J. Winderlich, J. Van Dyk, B. Thomas, R. Olden, C. Harris. Dalyston best: B. Wardle, B. Van Agtmaal, M. Schreck, T. Landells, C. Hill, D. Williams. Top goalkickers: (Dalyston) J. Kilgour, T. Landells, M. Schreck, M. Ware (M.D.U) A. Trotto, L. Bourke, R. Olden 1.

KILCUNDA-Bass is keeping in touch with the top six teams and returned to the winner’s list with a victory over Inverloch-Kongwak. After letting the previous week’s game slip against Korumburra-Bena the Panthers were determined to put a win on the board. But the Sea Eagles would not let go and it took until midway through the third term for Killy-Bass to extend the margin to a winnable one. Scott Clark had his best game this year for the Panthers, the full forward kicking eight and handing a couple off to team-mates. But the best on ground went to the Panthers’ Damian Holmes. The current league best and fairest blitzed in the centre and drove home five goals. Killy-Bass’s Aaron Shackleford in the back pocket and Dylan Shepherd at full back held firm with solid games in the absence of key defenders Jimmy Evans and Mark Thompson who are injured. Onballer Chris Endres was solid, especially in the first half when the pressure was on. For Inverloch-Kongwak on-baller Adam Sadler and centre half forward Travis Krause were best, along with Brad Hayes across half back, on-baller Daniel Kilpatrick, Luke Reddie at full forward (five goals) and rover Adam Cross. In the Senior side 18 of the I-K players are local kids, coming through the club’s Fourths ranks, with just a couple from other clubs. “We are going pretty well at the moment, it’s just those

short periods when we drop our concentration and the opposition gets away that’s costing us,” president Andrew Burns said.

Reserves I-K full forward Justin Jackson kicked 15.10.100 from his own boot on Saturday in I-K’s demolition of Killy-Bass; a great achievement. This included several out of bounds on the full. Jackson booted more than half of the mammoth 195 points scored.

Kilcunda-Bass 21.13.139 d Inverloch-Kongwak 15.10.100. Kil-Bass best: D. Holmes, S. Clark, A. Shackelford, P. Lange, C. Endres, W. Anderson. Goals: S. Clark 8, D. Holmes 5, C. Endres 2, A. Hansch 1, S. O’Bryan 1, P. Lange 1, A. McKenna 1, J. Wells 1, C. Eden 1. I-K best: A. Sadler, T. Krause, B. Hayes, D. Kilpatrick, L. Reddie, A. Cross. Goals: L. Reddie 5, T. Krause 3, N. Cant 3, A. Cross , B. Hayes , D. Kilpatrick , A. Sadler. RESERVES I-K 29.21.195 d K-B 1.2.8. I-K best: J. Jackson, N. De-Santis, P. Wayman, M. Milne, M. Shaw, L. Metselaar. Kil-Bass best: D. Bettles, O. Milton,

LADDER %

Pts

Kil-Bass .........8 0 0 1368.66 32 Dalyston ..........7 0 0 617.58 28 Kor-Bena..........6 3 0 313.14 24 Phillip Island ....6 3 0 259.22 24 Yarram .............6 2 0 142.33 24 Fish Creek ........5 2 0 192.05 20 Stony Creek ......3 5 0 57.23 12 Inv-Kongwak .....2 5 1 75.32 10 MDU .................2 5 1 74.38 10 Toora.................2 6 0 66.27 8 Foster ...............2 5 0 50.44 8 Tarwin ...............1 6 0 20.50 4 DWWWW..........0 8 0 4.16 0 GOALKICKERS J. Hopkins (Kor-Bena)......... (1) T. Bone (Kil-Bass) ............... (1) J. Read (Kil-Bass) ............... (1) D. Blackney (Kil-Bass) ........ (3) J. Thomas (Dalyston) .......... (0) T. Smith (Fish Creek) .......... (1) L. Johnson (Inv-Kongwak) .. (0) C. Smith (Kil-Bass) ............. (3) A. Officer (PI) ...................... (2) K. Holmes (Toora) ............... (2)

25 23 21 20 17 17 16 16 16 13

could buy a goal for a long period of time in the ﬁnal term. When Aden Harris earned himself a free and eventually broke the goal drought MDU were back within a goal. Gowers did likewise to put the Dees in the lead, and

J. Turner, S. Crawford, G. Plier, J. MacIntyre. Top goalkicker: J. Jackson (I-K) 15. UNDER 18 Kil-Bass 9.16.70 d I-K 8.8.56. Kil-Bass best: S. Wilson, J. MacIntyre, B. Petrie, J. Born, K. Salama, O. Milton. I-K best: C. Casey, R. Bertuleit, C. Allum, S. Scott, E. Storti, B. Rigby Top goalkickers: O. Milton (K-B), J. Allen (I-K) 3. UNDER 15 Kil-Bass 15.10.100 d K-B 0.2.2. Kil-Bass best: C. Smith, J. Andersen, J. Turner, J. Read, N. Arney, D. Stacey-Van Steensel. I-K best: C. Casey, J. Truman, J. McCarthy, J. Dalmau, J. Whitford, T. Miller. Top goalkickers: D. Blackney, C. Smith (Kil-Bass) 3.

Yarram triumphs YARRAM had an easy win over Toora at Toora on Saturday. It was an overcast day with rain threatening, but almost no wind. The ground was a bit heavy, but considering the rain through the week it was in pretty good condition. The first quarter belonged to Yarram. Their first goal came from a kick off the ground in a pack and then Josh Swift kicked three in a row, the first a lovely goal from about 40m out on the boundary. Toora were winning at the centre bounces with ruckmen Allott and Toner getting first use of the ball, but they were unable to get past their half forward line to score. At quarter time Yarram had kicked 6.6 while Toora was scoreless. Toora came out with more determination and had a goal to Kohlman on the board in a short time. Yarram settled and fought the quarter out. Both teams scored 2.1 for the quarter. The third quarter began with Cat Grant, having his best game for Toora this year, goaling within 45 seconds. Yarram were still in control, but were not able to score as freely due to good defence. However they still kicked four goals to Toora’s two. The last quarter saw Yarram again take control, scoring six goals to Toora’s one and Yarram ran out easy winners. Yarram are not as good as they were a year or two back and they may struggle to make the finals as they do not have an easy run home.

Yarram 18.12.120 d Toora 5.4.34

First in: I-K’s Josh Clottu gets in front of his Killy-Bass opponents.

helped along by the crowd they looked up and about. With just over a minute to go, Troy Harris kicked truly to seal the intense battle for the Demons. Final score: MDU 14.9 to Dalyston 11.13.

MDU’s: Roy Mullens (with ball) makes a dash, while team-mate Nick Eddy urges him on.

Panthers back in hunt

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answered. Three-quarter time: MDU 10.8 to Dalyston 11.10. “Get away from playing individual footy,” was Wilson’s message at the threequarter time huddle. It seemed neither side

Yarram best: J. Parry, N. Lynch, C. Bruns, L. Jenkins, J. Swift, L. Borne. Goals: N. Lynch 6, J. Swift 6, C. Sutherland 2, B. Dyke 1, L. Borne 1, S. Rendell 1, L. Jenkins 1. Toora best: P. Grant, B. Zanella, D. Barwick, T. Allott, L. Grylls, L. Dyson. Goals: S. Kohlman 2, S. Whatley 1, P. Grant 1, L. Toner 1. RESERVES Toora 8.8.56 d Yarram 7.10 52. Toora best: M. Roberts, B. McGuinness, D. Brett, M. Daley, M. Hilder, M. Stone. Yarram best: M. Leggett, A. Denovan, W. Coulthard, R. Durkin, D. Quigley, B. McMahon. Top goalkicker: R. Durkin (Yar-

ram) 4. UNDER 18s Toora 12.13.85 d Yarram 5.7.37. Toora best: J. Toner, M. Brown, D. Hanratty, B. Scammell, J. McGrath, S. Whatley. Yarram best: A. Holt, R. Coulthard, D. Borgia, M. Clavarino, M. Mason, D. Coulthard. Top goalkicker: Z. Clavarino (Toora) 3. UNDER 15s Yarram 11.13.79 d Toora 2.3.15. Yarram best: J. Barlow, B. Martin, C. Chaipol, D. Chaiphon, C. Barlow, R. Baxter. Toora best: N. Nicholls, K. Holmes, V. Ditta, R. Schneider, B. Chisholm, J. Williams. Top goalkickers: C. Barlow, L. Turner, C. Chaipol (Yarram), K. Holmes (Toora) 2.

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Tarwin’s big loss PHILLIP Island defeated Tarwin in what was a third versus fourth clash at the Cowes Oval. The match started with both sides trying to stamp their authority with hard contests and hard running. Tarwin struck ﬁrst on the scoreboard, before the Island’s Robinson kicked a good goal on the run. The Sharks kicked

another and looked to have the measure of the home side, before the Bulldogs fought back with a goal via Murphy to take a ﬁve point lead at quarter time. The second quarter lived up to the match’s expectations with a good contest between two of the league’s ﬁnals contenders. Potter started to get on top in the ruck, but the talented Tarwin onballers still managed to clear the

ball out of the centre. Towards the end of the quarter the Bulldogs had most of the play, but inaccurate kicking for goal kept the Sharks in the game to be down eight. After half time, the Island lads increased their work rate and applied intense pressure on the opposition. McDonnell was having a great game and kicked two goals towards the end

of the quarter, but Tarwin kicked their only goal for the quarter to hold on to a slight chance of an upset. If not for the home side’s inaccurate kicking for goal throughout the match, the game would have been done and dusted by three quarter time where they led by 38. The Island continued to dominate in the last quarter, with McDonnell kicking his fourth goal to seal the deal and then Cleeland capped off a solid debut by kicking his ﬁrst senior goal. Weir also kicked his fourth goal in a great return to form and the Tarwin side showed little resistance, although they managed to snag two goals for the quarter. Mann showed his worth as one of the best full backs in the league, shutting down leading goal kicker Alby Russell by keeping him goalless. Final score: Phillip Island 13.27.105 d Tarwin 8.8.56.

Phillip Island 13.27.105 d Tarwin 8.8.56.

Best position: S. Docherty positions himself perfectly to take the grab ahead of Tarwin’s K. Holden and B. Launder. Photo courtesy Wendy Watts.

Phillip Island best: B. Vernon, J. Mann, K. Murphy, Z. Vernon, B. Potter, S. McDonnell. Goals: S. McDonnell 4, J. Weir 4, S. Docherty 1, L. Cleeland 1, B. Hale 1, J. Robinson 1, K. Murphy 1. Tarwin best: T. Cameron, K. Holden, T. Harley, T. Williamson, R. Houston, K. Bergles. Goals: K. Bergles 3, J. Cann 3, T. Cameron 1, S. McMicking 1. RESERVES Phillip Island 20.13.133 d Tarwin 4.1.25 Phillip Island best: J. Turner, S. Ambler, M. Brown, J. Smith, T. Daff, K. Taylor. Tarwin best: E. Grattan, M. Kreutzberger, C. Gerretzen, B. Hasell, J. Shill, J. Van Dillen. Top goalkickers: L. Piera, S. Ambler, M. Brown, J. Turner, K. Taylor (Phillip Island) 3. UNDER 18s Phillip Island 24.23.167 d Tarwin 0.0.00. Phillip Island best: J. Dwyer, D. Johnston, D. Garton, M. Price, M. Justice, B. Hamilton. Tarwin best: O. Cumming, D. Holden, J. McKenzie-Edwards, K. Robinson, H. Russell, J. Stewart. Top goalkicker: D. Johnston 4 (Phillip Island). UNDER 15s Phillip Island 18.15.123 d Tarwin 5.5.35 Phillip Island best: M. Manteit, A. Officer, J. Black, A. Cook, T. Van Cuylenburg, S. Horvath. Tarwin best: H. Dubberley, J. Simpson, L. Thwaites, B. Nicols, L. Keily Top goalkicker: J. Black (Phillip Island) 7.

Fishy wins another FISH Creek have continued their stellar run of form in the last few weeks, knocking off Korumburra-Bena at Terrill Park on Saturday. The 10 point win brings them inside the top six, and has labelled them as a serious contender. The win didn’t come easily, as the Kangaroos were forced to work their way back into the game after a great second quarter from the Bulldogs. Korumburra got off to a slow start, with Fish Creek coming out and kicking three goals to one in the ﬁrst quarter and taking the early lead.

Fish Creek 11.13.79 d Korumburra-Bena 10.9.69. Fish Creek best: J. Staley, T. Manne, M. Standfield, J. Rouda, S. Blencowe, M. Livingstone Goals: M. Standfield 3, M. Livingstone 2, B. Anderson 2, J. Law 1, J. Rouda 1, J. Staley 1, R. Smith 1 K-B best: D. Wyhoon, T. Smith, R. Mortimer, L. Earl, S. Paterson, C. Langley. Goals: L. Van Rooye 4, C. Langley 4, S. Braithwaite 1, C. Macri 1. RESERVES Fish Creek 8.5.53 d Kor-Bena 6.7.43. Fish Creek best: A. Ireland, J. Kirtland, A. Hamilton, C. Bawden, P. Cardilini, S. Rabbitt. Kor-Bena best: S. Hancock, B. Kelly, J. Myors, G. Odgers, K. Rigby, N. Auddino.

But it turned around from there, with Korumburra smashing the Creek in the second quarter, applying pressure and taking their opposition by surprise. The Dogs kicked eight goals, attacking through the middle of the ground and moving the ball quickly, utilising their running ability. The Korumburra midﬁeld brigade took control, and was hurting their Fish Creek opponents in there, and around the ground. At half time the bulldogs led by 26 points, and looked like they were going to continue on streaming away with the game.

Top goalkickers: B. Roberts, C. Bawden (Fish Creek) S. Hancock, B. Kelly (Kor-Bena). UNDER 18 Kor-Bena 20.8.128 d Fish Creek 1.0.6. Kor-Bena best: B. Fitzpatrick, T. Sorrell, J. Smith, S. Macri, J. Baido, B. Brewer. Fish Creek best: L. Pratt, J. Shaw, B. Demaria, M. Francis, S. Buckland. Top goalkicker: I. Osman (KorBena) 5. UNDER 15 Fish Creek 4.2.26 d Kor-Bena 2.8.20. Fish Creek best: H. Buckland, J. Buckland, G. Staley, Z. Price, E. Park, T. Smith. Kor-Bena best: A. O’Neill, J. Harris, N. Allen, B. Cosson, J. Williams, S. Lacy. Top goalkicker: S. Buckland (Fish Creek) 2.

But after some harsh words from coach Marshall Livingstone, the Fish Creek boys found some inspiration and made their way back. Slowly but surely, the home side made their way back into the match, kicking three goals to two in the third term, leaving them 15 points short of Korumburra. As the rain set in it seemed that the lead would be enough, with conditions to be made much more difficult by the elements, but it wasn’t to be. Blake Anderson made his way up the ground from full forward and was finding the ball and relaying it further down the ground. Coach Marshall Livingstone moved forward and found his way onto the end of a couple of kicks to secure two goals in the final term, as well as the win. Jake Staley was brilliant in the middle, stepping up when his team needed him and providing the goods in a best on ground performance. The Fish Creek contingent was hugely supportive of their club all day, and were ecstatic when the final siren sounded.

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Allies fare way better THE Allies fared a lot better against Stony Creek than they did against Foster the week before.

The Allies’ task last Saturday was to take on the second placed Stony Creek at the Devon oval. In perfect football conditions it turned into a really tough encounter. Still stung from the belting from the previous week the home side was determined to show something better. In the ﬁrst minute or two Kyron Rendell slammed through the Allies’ ﬁrst to give the boys some heart. With rain looming it was important to get a lead and

hopefully maintain it. Stony Creek responded with two quick replies via Lucas McMillan and Justin Shields to take the lead and not give it up. On the ﬂanks Vanderpluym, Shields and Rodda were very sure in their approach to goal and by halftime the Lions had set up an eight goal lead. In the last term the desire to win the ball stood out plainly and Rendell’s ‘Fev’ goal was the goal of the season, as he soccered it back from the boundary line and watched it dribble some 25 metres through for a goal. Whilst McMillan, Shields and Brenton

Byrnes stood out in this last term for Stony, the Allies were able to score

three goals mainly due to hard work and bore-in tactics.

Stony Creek 23.15.153 d DWWWW 7.2.44.

derson, J. Jackson, T. Hunter, M. Francis, M. Blake. Top goalkicker: M. Davies (Stony Creek) 11. UNDER 18 Stony Creek 14.11.95 d DWWWW 5.1.31. Stony Creek best: T. Pate, J. Monaghan, J. Chalmers, L. Bowman, J. Bright, T. Fleming. DWWWW best: B. Vardy, T. Williams, J. Pintus, K. Henderson, A. Parry, B. O’Loughlin. Top goalkicker: L. Bowman 4. UNDER 15 Stony Creek 17.15.117 d DWWWW 1.1.7. Stony Creek best: D. Enter, S. Wilson, E. Taylor, J. Stuart, T. Stone, J. Brown DWWWW best: D. Skarratt, C. Shortland, J. Dunkley, A. Moore, A. O’Sullivan, B. O’Loughlin Top goalkicker: J. Wilson 3.

Stony Creek best: N. Rodda, L. McMillan, C. Stone, K. Van Der Pluym, B. Byrnes, B. Hutchinson Goals: L. McMillan 5, J. Shields 4, S. Hughes 3, J. Schelling 2, B. Byrnes 2, B. Hutchinson 1, C. Stone 1, C. Verboon 1, M. Fleming 1, B. McKnight 1, K. Van Der Pluym 1, D. Zuidema 1 DWWWW best: D. McKean, S. Buckley, S. Raspin, A. Unmack, P. Griffiths, R. Griffiths Goals: K. Rendell 4, H. Moore 1, P. Griffiths 1, J. Crapper 1. RESERVES Stony Creek 23.17.155 d DWWWW 0.1.1. Stony Creek best: M. Davies, A. Verboon, B. Bowman, L. Byrnes, D. Gilliatte, C. Le Page. DWWWW best: M. Moore, O. Hen-

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Stepping stone: Stony Creek used the Allies as a stepping stone for their big clash against Foster this week. Chris Verboon steps over two Allies players, Rob Grifﬁth and Brian Wigg. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @www.fourcornersframing.biz

Lucas factor: Lucas McMillan, pictured taking a strong grab for Stony when the teams met last year, will be a big factor if Stony Creek is to get over the line.

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Are Tigers for real? By Isaac McCallum SUPPORTERS will find out this Saturday at Stony Creek whether Foster is the real deal in 2010, and whether Stony Creek are as good as they were last year. It’s been nearly two decades since Foster last won a flag, and four years since they last tasted September action. The Tigers are undefeated after nine rounds so far in 2010, and sit atop the Alberton Football League ladder. But there is another team flying well that won’t be too keen to allow Foster an easy run to the finals. Stony Creek, last year’s premiers, suffered a minor setback against Fish Creek the other week, but are champing

at the bit to take on Foster. The Stony Creek senior side is a team that wins when it matters, and on Saturday against Foster, it matters. With players such as Brad Hutchinson, Lucas McMillan and Chris Verboon, the Lions should not be taken lightly. These players have been supported ably by Jacob Burns, Nathaniel Rodda and Julian Stone so far this year, and can be dangerous in their own right. Foster’s main asset so far this year has been their team approach, with not many players being real standouts in the side. New recruit Tyson King has been one that’s starred, and along with Nathan Grylls, Shaun Everington and Tom Bartholomew have led what has been a

very team oriented side so far this season. The match looms as a 2010 grand final preview, with both sides sitting a game clear of their nearest rivals on the AFL ladder. Not to be discounted, Phillip Island have been showing some good form, winning their last four on the trot and could present a challenge to these two sides in the finals. Tarwin were beaten by Phillip Island on the weekend, but have been led well by Alby Russell, who is leading the league goal kicking by 10 goals to Foster’s Tom Bartholomew. They are currently sitting in fourth place. Korumburra-Bena also went down on the weekend, and is currently fifth on the ladder, but they can be quite a

handful when it comes to the ﬁnals. Another team to watch for, who have shown form that should have them higher than they currently are in, sixth, is Fish Creek. They have won their last two games against Stony Creek and KorumburraBena, which shows their ability to take it up to the better sides. After a big loss to Foster they’ve come out hard and it would be no surprise to see them sneak inside the top four come season’s end. The only time Foster and Stony Creek have played off in the biggest game of the year was 30 years ago, in 1980, with Foster running out winners by 28 points. The match will be the most anticipated home and away game this season,

a game that will separate the two sides, and decide premiership favouritism. In Stony Creek’s 41 years in the competition they’ve played in the finals eight years, including two grand finals and two premierships. Foster have had a lot more success, playing in finals in 29 of their 64 years, and have won seven flags out of 13 grand final appearances. Both sides will be going into this match with close to their full strength sides, with Stony Creek missing Matt Linke, their new ruckman, and Foster bringing back some players from injury. It is only round 10, and halfway through the year, but a win to either side may give them a mental edge come September.