The Great Southern Star - March 2, 2010 by The Great Southern Star

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TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010

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Surfin’ girl Sport

Licence to thrill WATCH out when Serena Borg, of Bena, gets her licence. The young speedster was all smiles as she took part in the billy cart derby at Coal Creek on Sunday. Competitors in various age groups showed their skills on the village’s main street at the Apex Korumburra-organised event. Simon Mayo, of Leongatha, won the opportunity to drive a V8 Supercar around Calder Park for his billy cart efforts.

Surgical cut Doctor fears operations to be moved from Leongatha By Brad Lester A RESPECTED doctor believes the State Government will most likely concentrate surgery at Wonthaggi Hospital at the expense of Leongatha. Dr George Owen, an orthopedic surgeon who has operated at Leongatha Memorial Hospital for 23 years, has backed a community campaign to redevelop the town’s hospital, saying the existing theatre suite is too small by modern standards. But he is unsure whether that will

eventuate, saying the Department of Health prefers to centralise regional surgery at larger hospitals. “I have a suspicion (in this case) that will be Wonthaggi because that hospital also services Phillip Island and the Bass Coast. In a geographical sense, Leongatha is closer (to broader South Gippsland) but then Korumburra has its own hospital,” he said. “I think Spring Street will decide which hospital will get the nod.” The central sterilising department and the maternity area at the Wonthaggi hospital will be upgraded this year. The Star sought comment from the

Department of Health about its policy on locating services but the department did not respond. However, a spokesperson for Victorian Health Minister Daniel Andrews said: “It’s logical that more gets done at the larger centres than the smaller

health centres and a wider range of surgery, but I don’t think anything has changed (about our policy).” The future of surgery in South Gippsland is likely to be directed by the South Coast Area Based Health Service Plan, which will determine delivery of health services in the region and is due to be publicly released late next month. Dr Owen labelled the operating theatre at Leongatha as “tiny” and “little”, and said the cramped conditions restricted the scope of surgery able to be performed there. “It’s the smallest theatre I’ve

worked in,” he said. “It’s got signiﬁcant limitations in the type of things I can do there because of its space and with the amount of equipment that you need and trolleys and monitors and power tools, you just can’t get it all in. “The space for preparing sterile instruments is pretty tight. The recovery room can only take two patients. The staff tea room is like a little pokey hole, it’s quite ordinary really. It’s the whole theatre suite, not just the theatre. The store room, the sterilising room, they all need to be upgraded.” Continued on page 3.

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Dumbalk’s market day AN ASSORTMENT of unusual and ubiquitous items ﬁlled the Dumbalk Hall for the eighth Annual Dumbalk Village Market on Saturday. Stallholders travelled from around South Gippsland to present their wares and help raise funds for the Dumbalk groups and events. The market is run by the Dumbalk and District Progress Association and was a lively showcase of the talents of the community.

Superb cause: Dumbalk will host the South Gippsland Relay for Life on April 10 and 11 to raise money and awareness of cancer. Promoting the event and selling pancakes were Margaret Cantwell, Faye Bland and Leanne Larkin, captain of Tree of Hope team.

Right: Small package: Ashley Barn of Leongatha offered a variety of intrinsically shaped bonsais for sale and amusement. Left: Reading time: Samantha Bright of Dumbalk browses through the range of books offered by Don Couper and Ed Hanley Below: Family matters: Brayden, Zakk, Becky and Hayley Doyle, all of Dumbalk, were offering such goodies as Beanie Kids, books and decorated mugs.

The Stony Creek Cup. The Stony Creek Mug.

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Ruby raises its voice By Jane Ross LISTEN to the people.

Up in arms: Ruby resident Nigel HutchinsonBrooks, makes a point at a brieﬁng session in the South Gippsland Shire Council Chamber.

That was the strong message driven home to South Gippsland councillors during a briefing session on the thorny Ruby Road issue. Such are the feelings of the Ruby and district community, the Kardella CWA branch cut short its regular meeting so that members could attend in the council chamber. Margaret Robson spoke for them: “Why, why won’t anybody listen to us? We’re the locals.” At the heart of the matter is the council’s wish to close Ruby Road, a handy stretch that takes local traffic (including CFA trucks) into the South Gippsland Highway in a y-intersection format. VicRoads, which is responsible for the highway, doesn’t like y-intersections. Closing Ruby Road would mean a lot more traffic would use the Ruby/Arawata Road, a short distance along the highway towards Korumburra. That road has been upgraded near its junction with the South Gippsland Highway at considerable expense by VicRoads, but the upgrading only went so far. In order for the rest of the narrow Ruby/Arawata Road to accommodate the extra traffic that the closure of the Ruby Road would generate, council would have to spend $250,000. As Cr David Lewis explained to The Star,

if Ruby Road stays open, that cost wouldn’t be necessary. The people of Ruby and surrounds say that if Ruby Road is closed and all the pressure is on the Ruby/Arawata Road turn off, disaster will follow. That’s because there is no designated turning lane from the South Gippsland Highway into Ruby/Arawata Road. And, with much more trafﬁc banked up there, there’s bound to be a nasty accident. A designated right hand turning lane is needed, but that’s not on the agenda. When acting infrastructure director Tony Price told the brieﬁng session that council’s management plan would take care of the slashing needed on a closed Ruby Road, the gathering in the gallery guffawed. “It’s full of weeds and rubbish now,” said Ruby CFA captain Darren Hardacre. Former councillor, mayor and Ruby resident Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, said he goes out of the Ruby Road y-intersection into South Gippsland Highway every day. “It’s no different to joining a freeway in Melbourne.” His supporters applauded. He waved his arms to underscore the point, “Why create something worse, it just doesn’t make sense.” James Pickersgill was blunt.

It was he who had earlier provided councillors with a copy of part of the 2002 Parliamentary Inquiry into Rural Road Safety and Infrastructure, which observed that the removal of y-intersections “has been neither measurably effective nor has it created a significant improvement in traffic safety or cost savings.” “We’ve been coming here for over two years with an air of co-operation,” a frustrated Mr Pickersgill told the briefing session. “I’m disgusted!” Mr Hardacre, who complained of having one day’s notice of the briefing session which was held at 4pm, sighed, “here we are again.” He said no accident had been recorded on the Ruby Road entrance to the highway “and no one can remember any accident”. If the Ruby/Arawata Road entrance was upgraded with a dedicated turning lane, local people would probably “go with the flow”. But to close Ruby Road and not have such a turning lane at the other entrance, would be disastrous. Mr Hardacre also complained that taking an 11 tonne CFA appliance up the narrow Ruby/ Awarata Road in winter when it’s wet and “there are big ruts on the side of the road” would be a challenge he’d prefer not to contemplate. The matter will come before the March 17 meeting of the council.

Surgical cut Rainy February Continued from page 1. Dr Owen emphasised the theatre suite was safe for undertaking the procedures currently performed there. “In an ideal world, extra space would be safer. I think it needs to be upgraded. It’s probably the only part of the building that has not had substantial work in the 23 years that I have been there,” he said. “It’s purely a matter of being able to do more complex procedures and to do them in greater comfort and ease rather than squeezing around things and moving the patient around to get things in.” At least ﬁve medical staff are in a theatre during a typical operation: a surgeon, an anaesthetist, scrubs nurse, scout and several students. Fortunately, he has not experienced electricity or hotwater failures while in surgery at Leongatha. Dr Owen performs arthroscopies – investigations and sometimes minor sur-

gery by camera – of the knee, ankle and shoulder at Leongatha. “A knee reconstruction or joint replacement would not be done there. You need to have ﬁltered air coming in to reduce the risk of infection,” he said. Representatives from the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently met with Gippsland Southern Health Service representatives to discuss the outcome of a deputation by the health service to the Health Minister in December last year. Further discussions were held between South Gippsland Shire Council Mayor Cr Jim Fawcett and CEO Tim Tamlin last week about the hospital issue. The chamber and Leongatha Progress Association will now meet with council ofﬁcers to plan their next move in reinvigorating the community push for a new hospital.

FEBRUARY was a wet month across South Gippsland, with farmers rejoicing at the above average precipitation. Neville Buckland from Fish Creek said he recorded 89mm for the month, more than double the February average of 40mm. The progressive total for the year is up to 128.5mm in Fish Creek compared to just 38.5mm last year. Mr Buckland said the rainfall in February fell over nine days, with 71mm falling in just two rain events. Leongatha’s Kay Puru said February was a bit

Park progress A POPULAR Meeniyan Park could disappear to make way for commercial developments in the main street. But locals are ﬁghting to ensure the park’s playground equipment is relocated to a nearby reserve down the road. A recommendation will be put before South Gippsland Shire Council to relinquish control over the small Whitelaw Street Park, which is located between the planned supermarket site and the Homely Café. By relinquishing control, the crown land could then be sold to a developer, possibly as the future site of a Bendigo Community Bank. If council was to allow the sale of the land, it would require that it could secure control over Tanderra Park, which is located between the CFA building and Meeniyan Produce. Submissions put to council by the Meeniyan Progress Association have called for the land to be opened up for development, but have insisted that the popular play equipment be replaced or moved to Tanderra Park. One of the submissions from the

Progress Association said development was needed in the town “but the main concern is that the children of Meeniyan are not disadvantaged in any way”. The submission from the MPA,

which was sent to council in October last year, was written before the announcement of plans for a new supermarket on the same land as the old IGA, which burned down in March last year.

On the move: Meeniyan Progress association secretary Avril Van Wamel wants the playground equipment protected.

wetter than expected, we 50.2mm falling on the town. A good downpour of 28mm on the 12th helped to bump the total up. Our year to date total is now 82.2mm. February 2009 was a very dry year, with only 13.2mm falling for the month in Leongatha. “I’m sure we are all hoping for a nice wet Autumn,” Kay said. Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages last week was – Lance Creek 3.6mm, Ruby Creek 2.2mm, Coalition Creek 2.4mm, Deep Creek 9mm, Little Bass 7.4mm and Battery Creek 1.5mm. Steve Evans, managing

director of South Gippsland Water, said the modest rainfall over the last week had reduced demands on the reservoir systems and their levels are satisfactory for this time of the year. Flows in the Tarra River, which supplies Yarram, Devon North, Alberton and Port Albert, have deteriorated again and the corporation is closely monitoring the situation.

Customers at Yarram, Devon North, Alberton and Port Albert are urged to be mindful of their water use. South Gippsland Water will still continue to closely monitor all systems over the autumn period. Lance Creek reservoir is at 79 per cent, Ruby Creek at 67 per cent, Coalition Creek at 66 per cent and Foster is sitting pretty at 94 per cent full.

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Boating dollars flow to inlet By Brad Lester BOATING facilities on Anderson Inlet will receive a $136,000 boost, after two projects were funded by the State Government last week. Two solar lights and temporary berthing will be installed at Inverloch boat ramp at a cost of $121,600. The extra berthing will cater for vessels at high water. Bass Coast Shire Council received $15,000 to undertake a feasibility study into improving facilities at Maher’s Landing. The grants were among 63 projects across Victoria funded through the Boating Safety and Facilities Program. Gippsland Ports will undertake the works at the Inverloch boat ramp, due to be completed by the end of the year. CEO Nick Murray said the works would also include ﬁlling the gap between the ramp and the jetty to reduce the risk of falls, and extending the jetty to separate pedestrian and boat trafﬁc. “These works are about improving public safety at the ramp,” he said. The Maher’s Landing study will consider the need to extend the existing boat ramp, build additional lanes, a jetty or

pontoon, and whether to install ﬁsh cleaning tables. Council will also consider whether the carpark needs to be sealed, picnic tables constructed and the channel dredged. A land survey of the site will be undertaken in four weeks. Once the study is ﬁnished, council will consult the community and then apply for grants to undertake works. Council’s environment manager Paul Smith said Maher’s Landing provides a vital alternative to the boat ramp in the Inverloch township, which is often crowded. “It is safer and does not have the swell of Inverloch and the effect of the tide running out and the wind because it’s in a sheltered position,” he said. Up to 5500 boats are launched between Inverloch and Maher’s Landing annually. Mr Smith ruled out the possibility of a marina being built at Maher’s Landing. Council will contribute $15,000 to the study. Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas said the government was committed to improving marine safety. “Our aim is to continue to reduce the number of boating-related injuries and fatalities on Victoria’s waterways,” he said.

Works planned: safety improvements to the Inverloch jetty will be ﬁnished by the end of the year.

History in the making: Wooreen Avenue of Honour devotees Nicole Pouw and Jeanne Dekker are asking people to attend a public meeting tomorrow about “stage two” of the restoration process.

Marking time

By Matt Dunn

THE Wooreen Avenue of Honour has been a very special project for two dedicated women keen to make sure the past does not slip away.

The avenue, which sits on the Yarragon-Leongatha Road, marks the dedication of those local soldiers who put their lives on the line during World War I. While the avenue has stood at the site since 1918, it had fallen into a sorry state, and few people knew the 20 remaining oaks (15 had been cut down) were planted to commemorate anything at all. In 2008 “stage one” saw a plan for a massive clean-up of the site swing into action, not to mention some new plantings. Jeanne Dekker and Nicole Pouw are now working on “stage two” of the project, which focuses on marking the history of a region that has literally been wiped off the map. Wedged between Hallston, Mt Eccles South and Berrys Creek, Wooreen would perhaps have slipped into the annals of history if not for a vocal minority of locals, Jeanne and Nicole chief among them. The pair will chair a public meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2pm at the Leongatha RSL. All interested residents are welcome to attend. “Stage 2 is to put in a roadside reserve, which has been approved by South Gippsland Shire Council. We’re going to put in some tables and information boards about Wooreen, because Wooreen’s not actually recognised any longer,” Nicole said. “That’s the plan. If anyone has anything they’d like to say about the plans, they should come along to the meeting at the RSL. The aim will be to determine exactly what we’d like to do.” The information boards will contain slices of Wooreen’s history, dating back to its pioneering days. “Phase one was all about the commemoration of the avenue and then we had the trees shaped around Easter last year,” Jeannie said. “Now we want people’s history and knowledge and background information about Wooreen,” Nicole explained. “We want a nice little outlook there that people can come and visit.”

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Bald facts

By Matt Dunn

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council believes it would need far more money and resources if it were to become the planning authority for the Bald Hills wind farm.

The idea of it taking that responsibility from the State Government was ﬂoated by Leader of the Nationals Peter Ryan last week. But Mayor Jim Fawcett said council would be ill equipped to deal with the demands without extra funding. “Planning decisions need to be brought back more directly to the communities that are being affected by the decisions. The removal of that connection means the community can quite rightly argue that the process isn’t as good as it could be,” he said. “I think the big thing I’d like to emphasise is that the Government would have to commit the resources to council for us to process those functions. It would be incredibly expensive and there should be a way that could be addressed. “Our issues down here during the last four years have been as much about the process – the consultation; the information ﬂow that was provided to people who were either opposed to the wind farm or in support of it, for that matter.” He said Mr Ryan’s suggestion was not “inappropriate at all” but it could not “occur without recognition of the funding implications that would have on council. “You’re talking about mega million dollar constructions and it would, without provision of resources, put an inordinate strain on council,” he said.

Jim Fawcett Mr Ryan’s call comes in the wake of an Environment and Natural Resources Committee report into the approval process for renewable energy projects in Victoria. Mr Ryan said the Labor-dominated committee had recommended local government be excluded from the planning process of wind farms. “The Brumby Government is riding roughshod over local communities,” Mr Ryan said. “Coalition committee members tabled a dissenting report recommending local government be made the planning authority for all wind power plants. “The interests of local communities would be better represented if local government was made the respon-

sible authority for wind farms.” Mr Ryan said Planning Minister Justin Madden’s decision to sign off on a 25-metre increase in the height of the turbines at the Bald Hills Wind Farm showed the government was not listening to residents and landholders. “The changes to the Bald Hills Wind Farm prove just how arrogant and city-centric the Brumby Government has become,” Mr Ryan said. “The turbines will now be 135 metres high or tall enough to dwarf the light towers at the MCG. “The Minister has treated communities directly impacted by these changes, such as Foster and Fish Creek, with utter contempt. The Brumby Government cannot be trusted to make decisions based on the interests of the community.” Last week in Parliament Mr Ryan took the ﬂoor to speak on the issue. “The action I seek from the minister is to revoke the approval he has recently granted to Mitsui Australia, the company which is developing the wind farm. “That approval is to increase the height of the turbines proposed to be built from 110 metres to 135 metres. My further request to the minister is that a supplementary environment effects statement be conducted so people have an opportunity to properly investigate the implications behind what Mitsui wants to do. “This is a project of some 52 turbines. It was approved after a process which was trenchantly opposed and bitterly contested by the people of South Gippsland. “That approval was granted in 2006. There was a lot of talk at the time about issues of natural justice.

Eyes on prize Yum, yum: Jacob eyes off a jar of lollies at Welshpool and District Primary School. As part of a parents club fundraiser, students can guess the number of lollies for a donation. The closest guess wins the prize.

AN UPDATE FROM AQUASURE Last week, the Victorian Desalination Project’s Community Liaison Group toured the desalination plant site. The progress that has been made in less than six months is quite extraordinary. Bulk earthworks are almost 90% complete and the eight dunes which will surround the plant are taking shape, ranging between six and 12 metres in height. Foundations for the reverse osmosis plant are well underway, in preparation for erection of the structural steel frame. This will be the first ‘above ground’ structure and a major milestone for the project. There are now more than 450 workers on the plant site, which includes a strong contingent of locals from Bass Coast and Cardinia shires and the City of Casey. Thiess Degrémont is thrilled to have them on the construction team, joining in on this vital project and helping deliver positive local benefits. On the pipeline and power alignment, work has progressed rapidly since the first pipe section was laid near Berwick last month.

More than 42 kilometres of site preparation has now been completed, including clear and grade works and installation of safety fencing along the temporary easement. In addition, more than a kilometre of pipe has been laid, including two road crossings at Pound Road in Berwick. This major task involved closing Pound Road temporarily, digging a four metre wide trench, laying the pipe and then backfilling the trench and reinstating the road. This activity is already complete and I’d like to thank the neighbouring residents for their patience and cooperation throughout the works. As pipe laying continues to ramp up over the coming months, so will the number of pipeline construction workers travelling to work, so extra steps are being taken to minimise traffic impacts in local towns. An agreement has been reached with Lang Lang Showgrounds to provide parking for pipeline workers. Workers will park at the showgrounds and travel to work by bus, helping to minimise traffic impacts on local roads. In exchange, our construction contractors will be upgrading the showgrounds’ main entry, internal roads and carpark. This is a terrific win/ win initiative, and similar arrangements are currently being discussed in other towns along the pipeline alignment.

www.aquasure.com.au

In my next column, we’ll include some more of the latest photography of site so you can see just how far work has progressed. Regards

Chris Herbert CEO, AquaSure

QUESTION:

What colour will the roof of the desalination plant be? Will it reﬂect sunlight?

ANSWER: To minimise visual impacts of the plant, use of non-reﬂective roof materials is a performance requirement for the project. To meet this requirement, the desalination plant roof will be predominantly a ‘living roof’, completely covered with indigenous ﬂora. The roof will help blend the plant into the natural landscape, provide acoustic protection, corrosion resistance, thermal control and reduced maintenance. A prototype roof has been growing successfully in Gippsland since February 2009.

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Prawn catch is off A LEONGATHA and a Glen Avie man have been charged by Fisheries officers for prawn fishing with outlawed netting at Mallacoota. “Two men, one from Glen Alvie and the other Leongatha, were found in possession of a 16 metre mesh net which is classified as commercial fishing equipment,” Fisheries Victoria Senior Officer David Bull said. “They were charged with using a recreational bait net in or on a river or other inland water. Both incidents resulted in all nets and prawns being seized.” Mr Bull said recreational bait nets must not exceed six metres in length and hauling ropes attached

to each end must also not exceed six metres. “Fishers who take prawns using such nets need to familiarise themselves with waters defined as ‘inland’ to avoid any confusion,” Mr Bull said. Mr Bull said several offences were detected in the area this month. A Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence is also required when prawning, he said. Information about recreational fishing regulations is available in the current Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide or through any local Fisheries Victoria office. Members of the public who wish to report suspect or illegal fishing activities are urged to call the 24 hour hotline 13 FISH or 133 474.

Better season: Mirboo North CFA brigade Captain Mark Bourke said more rain and humid weather lessened the ﬁre risk this season.

Much easier being green By Chris Brown RAIN and humid weather reduced the risk of a fire repeat at Mirboo North this summer. And while the hot season is nearly over, hazards still remain. Mirboo North CFA Captain Mark Bourke said the danger period hasn’t passed. “I think we’re pretty much over the hump, but a couple of good hot days will just dry out things out,” he said. “Now the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer, so that’s a big help.” The burnt bush is growing back, but much of the finer fuel is gone. Mr Bourke said only small pockets of bush area haven’t been burnt. “The Baths Road reserve is one area people are still concerned about, but the shire are putting in a fire management plan and have already commenced work in that area,” he said. A public meeting about the reserve was held at the Mirboo North Shire Hall on Wednesday. The reserve will undergo a fuel reduction burn from mid-April. South Gippsland Shire Council will decide the burn areas based on asset protection and ecological issues. Last year’s blaze created greater fire awareness in the community. The Fire Ready meeting in October attracted 150 compared to the less than 20 that usually make it. “We’ve had a lot more inquiries from people about what they should do and what preparation they should take,” Mr Bourke said. New community Fireguard groups are an initiative that will help people become more self sufficient.

The concept is based around a street of people, or group of 10 houses, meeting to discuss their clean up strategies and who’s planning to leave and stay in the event of a fire. Planning meetings will commence shortly. There are 50 members on the Mirboo North CFA’s books of whom 14 signed up since last summer’s fire drama. Mr Bourke said those 14 have completed their minimal skills training and are ready to go. “I think the main reason they joined was they just wanted to do their bit for their community and there were a couple who said they were always going to join and the fires spurred them on,” he said. A majority of the new members are under 40-years-old and several are under 18. The brigade has a pumper, tanker, road rescue vehicle and forward control vehicle. While the pumper is still in working order, it is due for replacement. When fire restrictions are removed and people start burning off, a few false alarms are likely. To minimise disruption to CFA brigades, residents and farmers should notify the VicFire hotline on 1800 668 511. They in turn inform the CFA’s dispatch agency.

Pollution free future? ARE you interested in converting your car, van or farm vehicle to electric drive? An engaging and informative workshop will be held at the Energy Innovation Festival, Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve on March 19 from 10am to 4pm. Throughout the day participants will learn the practical aspects of how to convert vehicles to electric drive. The expert team with a wealth of knowledge and experience will cover topics such as where to start, the skills and technology you need to convert a car, where you can ﬁnd parts and help, the ins and outs of electric motors and which cars are the best to convert. The team is led by Rhys Freeman who has taken a leading role in a number of electric conversions during the last three

years. He is joined by Blake Ramsey and Bryce Gaton who have converted a range of makes and models. The team has experience in managing conversions as private ventures or as members of a volunteer group. They are based at CERES, a Melbourne environment park, and have links with Swinburne University which is developing training and courses on electric drive conversions and servicing. A recently converted vehicle will be on display; and if any of those attending bring a vehicle they are considering converting, the workshop panel will provide comment on how to approach the task. The cost for the day will be $60 including lunch, afternoon and morning tea and notes. Bookings are essential, and payment arrangements are available on request.

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POLICE BRIEFS

Attack on Korumburra residence A RESIDENCE in Shellcotts Road, Korumburra, was a scene of violence over a three day period last week, with separate incidents involving aggravated burglary and assault. On Thursday, February 25 a woman “forced entry into the house and assaulted the occupant,” Korumburra Police’s Sergeant Clive Smith said. “The victim was conveyed to Korumburra Hospital for medical treatment. A 52-year-old Mordialloc woman was interviewed by police the following day and has been charged and bailed to appear in Korumburra Magistrates Court,” he said. On Saturday, February 27, a 19-yearold Korumburra man attacked the same house. He has been interviewed and charged with recklessly causing injury and discharging a missile after he threw stubbies at some teenaged girls at the same address. “He’s had an argument with some young girls and he’s then thrown a stubby on the concrete path. The stubby’s exploded and glass has cut one of the victims. She’s been taken to hospital by ambulance with minor cuts,” Sgt Smith said.

Pub burg THE Middle Hotel in Korumburra was burgled in the early hours of Sunday morning. “The offenders got in there, smashing a window. He’s stolen alcohol and stolen a couple of cash tins,” Korumburra Police’s Sergeant Clive Smith said.

The 20-year-old Korumburra man was identiﬁed and subsequently arrested, with the goods and cash recovered. “He was conveyed to Wonthaggi and charged. During the apprehension of this person another male was also apprehended and charged with assaulting police and interfering with police executing their duty,” Sgt Smith said. “He was conveyed to Wonthaggi as well.”

Hoon blitz nets 171

an assault on Thursday, February 25, when a 39-year-old Korumburra person was attacked. The victim identiﬁed two suspects, with the police making enquiries into the incident.

Drug bust KORUMBURRA Police executed a search warrant on a Bena Road property, where ﬁve large cannabis plants were seized.

“A 58-year-old male’s to be interviewed for cultivating and possessing a drug of dependence,” Korumburra Police’s Sergeant Clive Smith said.

’Gatha grafﬁti LEONGATHA Police are asking for assistance in helping to identify grafﬁti artists who attacked properties in Hassett Street and Ogilvy Street between Friday night and Saturday morning. Call 5662 2285.

Police have caught 171 hoons on the Bass Coast and in South Gippsland under the Brumby Government’s tough anti-hoon legislation, Upper House MP for Eastern Victoria Johan Scheffer said last week. Of the 171 hoons, police caught 42 in Wonthaggi, 39 in Leongatha, 34 in Cowes, 21 in San Remo, 13 in Inverloch, seven in Korumburra, six in Mirboo North, four in Foster, two in Meeniyan, two in Toora and one in Loch. “Hoon drivers need to wake up to themselves and realise their careless actions are putting their own lives and the lives of others at risk,” Mr Scheffer said. “I urge everyone who gets behind the wheel to think about the possible consequences of their actions – it’s not just losing their car that’s at stake.”

Boy assault charge AN 11-year-old Korumburra boy has been charged with intentionally causing injury and has been interviewed in relation to assault with an instrument on someone.

Pub assault THE Korumburra Hotel was the scene of

Passing the test: a motorist driving through Leongatha last Monday passed her random breath test. Leading Senior Constable Ian Bruhn of Bass Coast TMU (pictured) worked with police members from Leongatha and Korumburra.

STD rise THE incidence of sexually transmitted disease notiﬁcations has increased in Gippsland. Diseases that are on the rise include chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhea. Because of this, the Gippsland Women’s Health Service has joined forces with a number of other agencies to try to get information to young people, particularly those who are gay, bisexual or transgender. The health service, which celebrates its 21st birthday this year, applied for funding to run a number of forums. These included popular Australian comedian Nelly Thomas presenting the Condom Dialogues to students from Wonthaggi and Korumburra secondary colleges. The funding came via SHADE, which stands for Sexual Health and Diversity Enterprise. SHADE is part of a rural and regional community program.

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Breezing through: the volunteer musicians of the South Annual highlight: the Music for the People concert lures a Gippsland Wind Orchestra. loyal audience, year after year.

Day out: Marzia Maurilli, Sulie Maurilli-Pullin and Marisa Maurilli travelled from Toora for the concert.

Mossvale simply magic

All in: the Brown’s Cows Orchestra presented a diverse program.

CLASSICAL music through to traditional favourites mesmerised the crowd at the annual Mossvale Park Music for the People concert on Sunday. Set among the shaded surrounds of the serene Berrys Creek venue, the program featured the region’s ﬁnest bands and the Victorian Concert Orchestra. The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra, conducted by Eric Cross, gave superb renditions of February March in Gippsland and Jerusalem, through to an Irish Tune from Country Derry and Hebrides Suite, amongst others. In his ﬁrst major performance as musical director, Geoff Coote led the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band through the Welsh favourite, Castell Coch, the well known Singin’ in the Rain, Fidelio by Beethoven and the catchy Dixidedoodle Rag. Syd Jackson and Brown’s Cows Orchestra presented a diverse program, starting with Dam Buster’s March and concluding with The Little Ripper March. The Victorian Concert Orchestra played Mossvale for the 42nd consecutive year and presented a sophisticated show featuring the talents of various soloists. Leongatha horticulturalists Rodney Emmerson and Dick Lester offered historical tours of the park during intervals.

Top class: Emma Hall, Chris Jensen, Andrea Leong and Shuko Hirose of the Victorian Concert Orchestra.

Talented group: Eric Cross and the South Gippsland Wind Orchestra opened proceedings.

Sounding good: Geoff Coote leads the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band in his ﬁrst major outing as musical director.

Talented leader: Syd Jackson conducts the Brown’s Cows Orchestra.

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Dancing with The Star By Jane Ross IN August this year, Mesley Hall will reverberate to the excitement of hundreds of youngsters taking part in The Great Southern Star Eisteddfod. It’s the brainchild of Lisa Pellin, who runs a busy dance school in Leongatha and Tanya Bolam, whose daughters are Lisa’s students. The eisteddfod is focusing on dance, but Lisa and Tanya hope it will grow in the years to come, to include other creative endeavours such as music and vocals. Lisa said the idea came about because she has a fairly large dance school and some of her students compete at eisteddfods in Yarram, Morwell and Warragul. The latter attracts 2400 entrants. Leongatha’s won’t be that big, at least not to begin with, but Lisa estimates more than 1000 youngsters attend the six dance schools in the South Gippsland area and expects many to jump at the chance of a local eisteddfod. A meeting will be held at the Leongatha RSL on March 14 at 7pm, to form a committee. “We’re hoping the committee will have representatives from each of the

Great partnership: Tanya Bolam (left) and Lisa Pellin are thrilled that The Great Southern Star is the main sponsor for the eisteddfod they are planning in Leongatha. Star general manager Tony Giles is equally pleased. dance schools in the area,” said Lisa. “We’ve written to them all to tell them about it.” As an incentive, students of the schools represented on that committee will have the chance of winning a scholarship to a week’s course at a dance school in Melbourne over the summer. Four of these are expected to be

awarded in a special section of the eisteddfod. They will be in ballet and theatrical, with one scholarship for those aged 12 and under and one for 13 and over. Lisa is in the process of ﬁnding an adjudicator for the eisteddfod. For fairness, it has to be someone from out of the area whom she doesn’t know.

The Great Southern Star is the main sponsor of the event, but others are sought. Anyone willing to help with sponsorship or vouchers, which are very popular with young eisteddfodgoers, should ring Tanya on 5674 2004 or 0402 882 429. Tony Giles, the general manager of The Star, said he was pleased to be able

to help make the eisteddfod happen. “It’s good to get something on the calendar for the town,” he said, adding that it’s important to encourage events in Leongatha. “Lisa and Tanya are putting a lot of time, energy and effort into getting the eisteddfod going and they deserve our support. “The dance schools in this area put on very professional shows and the eisteddfod is bound to be the same. “The Star is also pleased to help publicise the event. “I think it has great potential; dance is huge in South Gippsland.” Tanya said the eisteddfod would offer an economic boost for the shire. Her daughters, Morgan 12 and Claudia nine, have been dancing since they were aged ﬁve and three respectively. “It’s nothing to spend $600 or $700 when you’re at an eisteddfod,” she said, taking accommodation, food and incidentals into account. Speaking of food, the two women hope a local organisation will take up the catering tender, running a kiosk with healthy, home style food, as happens at the Yarram Eisteddfod. “We’re all really excited,” said Lisa.

Coal Creek hosts sustainable future SOUTH Gippsland Council is hosting the shire’s ﬁrst sustainability festival on Sunday March 14. The setting is Coal Creek Community Park in Korumburra. There’ll be a wide variety of stands where visitors will be able to learn how to design their

own backyard ecosystem, generate home electricity, ﬁnd out about insulating, glazing, solar energy, permaculture, organic dairy farming and more. Cooking demonstrations will use local produce. The theme of the festival is Living for the

Future and about 50 stallholders have signed up. Colourful entertainers will add a light touch. Representatives from the South Gippsland/ Bass Coast Energy Innovation Co-operative and South Gippsland Landcare Network will also attend.

Practical demonstrations of soil, water and energy management techniques will be included, together with tips on health and wellbeing. Tasty local food and produce will be on sale, or you can take your own picnic lunch. The festival is sponsored by the council and Destination Gippsland.

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THIS photograph is of the 1971 Leongatha Technical School all boys’ choir. It was sent to The Star by Vic Riley, who formed the choir when he taught music at the tech. He’s wondering if the choir was unique. Writing from his home in Pakenham, Vic said the choir, which was unaccompanied, performed many times at school and often for groups of senior citizens. “When co-ed occurred with the (Leongatha) High School, I transferred to teaching instrumental music and formed a schools concert

Wall relief: shows three billion years along the coast by Norm Hanson.

band and an adult concert band when students began to leave school,” Vic continued. “Now, at the age of 86, I realise this information may have some signiﬁcance.” Vic was in fact responsible for the music program at what eventually became the Leongatha Secondary College. The concert band that he formed is now called the South Gippsland Wind Orchestra. The Star would be interested to know whether anyone can identify those in the photo.

DARYL Hook is excited about the Inverloch Stamp and Coin Fair this weekend. He has a list of stamps he needs that he’ll take to the fair. At the top of his list are Australian one pound and two pound kangaroo stamps released after Federation in 1901. Stamp dealers will be at the fair, which coincides with the jazz festival. The fair is in the Uniting Church hall on Williams Street on March 6 between 9am and 4pm. Entry is by gold coin donation. For more information contact Daryl on 5674 5579.

Wall relief: a 3D piece by Norm Hanson.

VENUS Artists Contemporary Showcase 2010 is on again. Featuring 10 artists from Venus Bay, and three from the surrounding areas, all with work that reﬂects our environment or has been inspired by it. A variety of materials and mediums will be exhibited: photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, mosaic, glass, printmaking and wall relief. Artists include Norm Hanson, Julia Price, Pauline Farries, Terry Minogue, Paul Hernshaw, Paul Sandall, Ally Remfry, Judy Ife, Kerry Spokes, Mark Reyment, Trevor Smith, Steph Tout and Anne Pinkstone. This showcase is in its 14th year and is ever evolving. The artists range from early 20s to 80, showing varying techniques and skills. The exhibition runs from March 6 to 21 at the Venus Bay Community Centre, 27 Canterbury Road, Venus Bay, from 10 to 4pm, seven days. The exhibition will be opened by Mark Reyment on Sunday, March 7 at 2pm. Drinks and nibbles will be served with some light entertainment. All welcome.

Art show: how the Venus Bay Community Centre looked last year.

THE Meeniyan Amateur Dramatics Society is having an Irish Night for St Patricks, just for the heck of it. The entertainment will include poetry, singing, instrumental items and some Irish Blarney. The event, at the Meeniyan Bowls Club, will kick off at 7pm on Wednesday March 17. A $15 entry fee will include entertainment, Irish stew and dessert. Drinks will be available from the bar. For bookings call Tarnya 5664 7473, Avril 5664 7406, or email tarnyawilson@bigpond.com - dress code is green. AN art show at Stefani Hilltop Gallery, Keanes Road Fish Creek, is entitled Affordable Art. The show comprises a selection of work by Brian Cragg, Irma van der Steen and Bianca Biesuz-Stefani as well as other artists exhibiting at this gallery. This exhibition runs from March 5 until April 6 and is open most days. This

show will be ofﬁcially opened by Mr Peter Philps, a Fish Creek identity. All Welcome. Devonshire teas served. WORLD Day of Prayer takes place this Friday, March 5 with the theme ‘Let Everything that has breath praise God’. Services will be held in over 170 countries and islands worldwide, when some three million people will be taking part in a globe-circling Day of Prayer. In Leongatha, a service will be held at the Leongatha Presbyterian Church, corner Hassett and Bent streets, at 10.30am followed by a cuppa. See advert in public notices for details. All welcome. ‘ROBBIE’S Team’ in the South Gippsland Relay for Life event is having a garage sale on Saturday, March 27 at 2 Hilton Court, Leongatha. Donations are needed to make this day a success. To donate contact Wendy Pruin 0408 384

002 or Kaye Warren 0418 135 774.

THE Inverloch Kindergarten Mega Garage Sale will be held on Sunday March 7, from 9am to 1pm at the kindergarten at 2 Edgar Street Inverloch. Don’t miss out on some great bargains. If you would like to donate quality goods to a good cause with all proﬁts going directly to the Inverloch Kindergarten, organisers would like to hear from you. Please call Alice on 0401 063 382.

ART show at Stefani Hilltop Gallery Keanes Road Fish Creek entitled Affordable Art. It comprises a selection of work by Brian Cragg, Irma van der Steen and Bianca Biesuz-Stefani as well as other artists exhibiting at this gallery. This exhibition runs from March 5 until April 6 and is open most days. This show will be ofﬁcially opened by Mr Peter Philps, a Fish Creek identity on Sunday, March 7 at 2.30pm. All welcome. Devonshire teas served.

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Madden under fire Time to fight NOW is the time to fight for the future of our hospital. A leading surgeon warning in today’s Star that the operating theatre could be shut in favour of Wonthaggi should have all of us sitting up and taking notice. With the State Budget still being formulated in Spring Street, there may still be time to show the Government that this community will not lose its hospital without a fight. The way it stands, the hospital will be allowed to fall into such a state of disrepair that authorities will have no choice but to close it. It’s called death by neglect. At the moment, the bean counters in the health department have no reason to fear the Leongatha community. We have shown little inclination to raise our collective voice and demand answers on the future of the hospital. The strategists in Melbourne could be forgiven for thinking that there will be little adverse reaction if they do direct health funds elsewhere. We must show that this is not the case. A community meeting with crowds overflowing onto McCartin Street would send a signal that we will not go down without a fight. A lack of action will send the opposite message.

Support cast THE Star’s backing of a planned eisteddfod has turned a dream into reality for the local arts community. The popularity of such events is self-evident, with thousands of youngsters and their support crews ﬂooding into country towns across Victoria. It’s not only good for the children, but great for local economies. Let us hope the whole community gets behind this positive initiative and ensures that it will be a success for many years to come.

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AS A member of two Maddened crowds (City of Stonnington and Bald Hills Community), I gain no comfort from the Minister for Planning’s decision to sack his adviser, Peta Duke over the Windsor Hotel redevelopment scandal. If Mr Madden is serious about reclaiming any credibility, his ﬁrst step should be to reverse his decision (made without any community consultation) to increase the height of the Bald Hills wind turbines. The second should be to reverse his way out of Parliament House – the quicker the better. Jillian Staton Walkerville I am the daughter of a property owner near the proposed Bald Hills Wind Farm, in South Gippsland, and a regular visitor to the area.

Land values IF you are a landholder, then we have an opportunity for you. Under a new EcoTender program, launched this week, landholders across West, Central and South Gippsland can bid for a share of up to $2 million to improve the environment on their property. The West Gippsland EcoTender is part of the Victorian Government’s ecoMarkets initiative providing incentives to farmers to improve land health. Under EcoTender, landholders competitively bid for funds to undertake environmental works on their property. Successful bids are those that offer the best environmental value for money. We are looking for bids that will improve native vegetation, river and wetland health. The work carried out may include fencing from stock, planting native vegetation or control of weeds for improved management of waterways, wetlands and bushland. Creating an EcoTender bid is easy, and successful bidders receive payments each year under ﬁve-year agreements with the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE). If you are a landholder with property in the West Gippsland catchment area, all you have to do is register interest by calling the DSE Customer Service Centre on 136 186, or emailing

I am disappointed that steps have been taken to make signiﬁcant changes to Mitsui Japan’s planned wind farm without consulting the community. To increase the height of turbines up to a maximum of 135 metres is not only a major change that the community should know about, it is also further endangering migratory birds. Also, if these height changes are approved, then the area will look like an industrial park lit up at night with lighting required for aviation safety. The community should have been informed rather than the Minister for Planning and Mitsui Japan sneaking around behind our backs. Kerry Dell St. Andrews Beach

customer.service@dse.vic.gov. au Gavin Jennings Minister for Environment and Climate Change

Did you have a bad day? DON’T worry, you can go home and rest in your favourite chair before enjoying a nice meal while watching a show on television, or perhaps you would prefer to listen to soothing music on your stereo while you soak in your bath. When you become tired, you can retire to your comfortable bed and have a good sleep. In the morning it all won’t seem so bad. There is no place like home. Imagine you had no home to go to. Some fool with a match set ﬁre to the bush and your house was burnt down. All your belongings are gone. The photos you had all over your walls, the present that special person gave you, your trophies; the things you had saved hard to buy are all gone. The loving pet that always managed to make you feel special is gone too. What would you do? How would you feel? Where would you go? At ﬁrst you are grateful to be alive, and then you become sad as you realise the extent of your loss, then anger takes over as you face the devastation of

What’s your understanding of the origin and meaning of the Labour Day holiday?

I think it was to celebrate the unions winning the 40 hour working week for working people. Wendy Evans Leongatha South

I’m not quite sure, but I think it was something to do with the workers and unions. Maree Laird Leongatha

Well done I CONGRATULATE Mr Peter Cvek for his letter in the last Star, which publicised the current Senate inquiry into how native vegetation laws and proposed climate change laws are likely to impact on land values. Whilst the native vegetation laws primarily affect people living in the country, the proposed climate change laws (particularly the Government’s proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme tax) are likely to impact on all landowners. Anyone interested in making a submission can do so through the internet by looking up the inquiry’s website at http://www. aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/ fapa_ctte/climate_change/index.htm. Submissions close on March 5. Suryan Chandrasegaran Nerrena

Silly laws

VOXPOP! VOX

I don’t really know to be honest; I think it’s from the unions. Maree Walker Mirboo North

it all. Imagine the despair you would feel if you were paying to rent a house and still paying the mortgage on your burnt home in 12 months time. You have decided to build but every time you are getting somewhere you hit government red tape. Doesn’t anyone understand that you need to rebuild in order to get closure? All you want is a place that you can call home, a place that is yours just as it was before. Name and address withheld

It was for the workers to have the day off. Mabel Findlay Leongatha

I AM saddened and furious to note that another terriﬁc local entertainment facility (restaurant) is closing. One that was a huge success and patronised by locals as well as clients staying at our property from all over Australia and abroad. Why? Because the State government in its wisdom has decided to impose taxes on liquor licences to somehow address the ﬁasco called the King Street violence. How absurd is that? A country restaurant being required to pay an exhorbitant increase in (another) tax for a problem created because the police have one arm tied behind their backs down in the city. This restaurant had its tax increased from $166 in 2007 to $795 in 2010. Can you imagine that? That’s outrageous. Some fat cat’s head should roll for such a rotten to the core policy decision.

That is but one of a vast amount of local permits, licences and taxes that have resulted in tax (and work) overload for these people who have served the area well. Shame on the local shire for its neglect in not assisting a business and instead lumping charges and taxes and levies on businesses. Get rid of the bureaucracy and let’s return to the 50s 60s, 70s and 80s when businesses thrived without undue interference. When are apathetic Australians going to wake up and realise that do-gooder socialist governments need to be thrown out of ofﬁce and some incentive brought back into this wonderful country so the average Australian who wants to have a go is supported, not taxed, hindered, levied, licensed, approved or stopped from having a best chance at making a successful business a successful lifestyle? South Gippsland is the poorer for another wonderful little country restaurant closing its doors. Tony Griggs Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Burning issue

THE only surprise from the Royal Commission into Black Saturday is that the truth is starting to raise its head at all about the lack of fuel reduction. The Labor Party in Victoria has long been a captive of the loony left and its ‘green’ agenda. It’s not only fuel reduction that is an anathema to its perverse agenda, its ‘no dams’ policy is also why we have apparent permanent stage 4 water restrictions in places like Geelong. We are told; “no point building dams as the rain won’t come to fill them”. Yes, until we fix the global warming problem with Labor’s ETS (tax) the rain will stay away. It’s as though people swimming in Flinders Street this month and the massive 2008 floods in East Gippsland (enough to fill a new Thompson Dam) did not happen according to Brumby’s ‘Ministry of ‘green’ Truth’. When ‘reason’ is replaced by political dogma, this is the outcome. Will it be different under the Libs Ted? Brian Handley Geelong

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Show time FOSTER Show organisers woke to the ominous sounds of some of the loudest thunder ever heard in the region on Saturday morning. But the morning light-show was only the warm-up to the fun and games of one of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite country shows. The rain held off for most of the day, allowing the big crowd to enjoy itself in side show alley and in the competition

Ride of their lives: some local youngsters enjoy the Midnight Madness ride.

halls. The animals were a highlight as usual, with bulls, alpacas, chickens and horses creating a wonderful rural show atmosphere. Celebrity guest Myf Warhurst was on hand to open the show, although most people had already had their ďŹ ll of fairy ďŹ&#x201A;oss by the time she arrived later in the morning.

Wonder dog: Darcy the border collie x Jack Russell won best dog in show, pleasing her owner Kate Reda from Inverloch.

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Good times: Ethan Benzon-Ryan and Tyler Mitchell were enjoying their home town show.

Hold on: Tom Price does his best to stay on the back of the bucking bull.

Flower power: Judge Sue Thompson was impressed with the quality of blooms at the show.

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Fowl times: Judge Ken Phillips and steward Peter Tilley check out a Plymouth Rock chook.

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Feverish activity Lions celebrate youth for Lyric Theatre THERE’S a lot happening in the Lyric Theatre scenery shed in preparation for the next show, a musical called High Society. All the sawing, hammering, glueing, nailing, ﬁtting and painting will bring to the stage a lavish, opulent setting beﬁtting

a wealthy New York socialite family. The show tells its amusing story around that family. There are many twists and turns in the relationships between family members and other characters. Tickets will go on sale in early April.

Hard work: Neil Warren (left), who is in charge of scenery for High Society, with one of his hard working team, David Tattersall.

Above: The team: from left, Bernadette Grainger, Sheryl Harris, Gemma Richards, Christine Skicko, Myca Alba, Louise Dower with back from left, Michael Fowles, Noel Stringer and Michael Dixon, who sing, change scenes and props.

THE Lions Clubs of South Gippsland, Zone 7, ﬁnal of the Youth of the Year Quest, hosted by the Lions Club of Inverloch and District, was held at the Dakers Centre on Sunday February 21. The function was attended by about 50 people, made up of Lions, plus family and school supporters. Three contestants, Grace Kindellan (Toora Lions), Jack Lancaster (Strzelecki Lions) and Joshua Brammar (Korumburra Lions), were ﬁrst interviewed for 30 minutes by the panel of three judges, Trevor Walder representing the major sponsor of the quest, the National Bank, Elizabeth Turner and Robyn Begg. They were questioned on their general knowledge, knowledge of current affairs, their

involvement in the community, their academic achievements and future plans. After the interviews the contestants each had to speak for two minutes on each of two impromptu questions put to them by the judging panel. This was followed by each delivering a ﬁve minute prepared speech on a subject

of their choice. Those attending were treated to a very interesting array of topics and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent skills displayed by the contestants. A superb afternoon tea was enjoyed while the judges deliberated what was a very hard decision to make. Grace Kindellan rep-

resenting the Lions Club of Toora and The South Gippsland Secondary College was declared the overall winner and she will now go on to the next level of the quest. Jack Lancaster representing the Lions Club of Strzelecki and Newhaven College was the public speaking winner.

Winning team: (from left) Judges Elizabeth Turner, Trevor Walder, Robyn Begg, with contestants Grace Kindellan, Joshua Brammar and Jack Lancaster along with Lions Zone 7 chairman Ian Rasmussen.

Carbon storage probe A SURVERY to investigate carbon storage potential in Bass Strait has begun, Energy and Resources Minister Peter Batchelor announced last week. The 71 metre vessel Aquila Explorer, has started work on the $5.5 million seismic survey by collecting data to provide a greater understanding of potential carbon storage sites in the offshore Gippsland Basin. “The Brumby Government is committed to driving investment in cleaner energy projects and that’s why we have provided $1 million towards this survey,” Mr Batchelor said. “While preliminary studies show the Gippsland Basin has excellent carbon dioxide (CO2) storage potential, there is currently only limited geological data available for this area.

“The ship will send seismic waves, similar to sound waves, to depths of up to 30 kilometres below the sea ﬂoor. The waves are reﬂected off layers of rock and faults in a similar way to ultrasounds used by doctors to view the inside of a human body. “The information will be used to develop a state-of-the-art 3D geological model of the Gippsland Basin that maps out underground formations and their characteristics to assist in determining the geological feasibility of carbon storage.” The survey will cover 16,500 square kilometres in Bass Strait and is expected to be completed in April. Mr Batchelor said geological carbon storage involved collecting CO2 released by power stations and other big emitters and storing it in liquid form deep underground, mimicking the way nature has stored oil and gas and naturally occurring CO2 for millions of years.

“While carbon capture and storage is still in the early stages of development and testing, the promising results of trials in Victoria and preliminary research undertaken to identify geological areas suitable for carbon storage show Victoria has signiﬁcant potential,” he said. “Carbon pollution is a worldwide problem with implications for the environment and future generations. This work is an important step toward reducing Victoria’s greenhouse gas emissions. “The survey will be administered under the Federal Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006.” The Federal Government has provided $4.5 million towards the seismic survey. Daily updates on the seismic survey are available at www.dpi.vic. gov.au/seismicsurvey or by calling 1800 792 772.

One-Act plays

Tour de Tarwin

MEMBERS of the Lyric Play Reading Group are entering “a play or two” in two One-Act Play Festivals this year.

A RECORD number of entrants are expected in the fourth annual Tour De Tarwin at Easter.

According to Lyric Theatre’s newsletter, two of Lyric’s social evenings in the first half of this year will include plays delivered by the reading group. The first of these will be on Saturday March 27 in Leongatha, for Lyric members only. The play group is for friends to read and discuss plays together. Readings are conducted on the first and third Monday of each month at 7.30pm. To find out more, contact Jo Street on 5662 3564 or David Tattersall 5662 2387.

The tour involves a bike or walking tour and picnic and raises money for the Tarwin Lower District CFA. It will be ofﬁcially launched on Good Friday evening April 2, at the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club. The ﬁrst tour attracted 200 entries. By last year, the number had grown to 500. More are expected this time. Registration starts at 9am on Easter Saturday, outside the Venus Bay General Store/Fishing Village Bar and Café. The cost is a mere $5 or $10 for a family. From 10am, there will be market stalls, free face painting and live music by Beggs to Differ.

On tour: entrants can walk, run or cycle in the Tour de Tarwin. The tour proper starts at noon. Participants are expected to arrive at the Tarwin Lower long table picnic area at 1pm for a sausage sizzle, followed an hour later by a rafﬂe draw. Easter Sunday sees a

farmers’ market starting at 8am at the Venus Bay Shopping Centre, barefoot bowls and a barbecue at the Tarwin Lower Bowls Club at noon and a family fun night at 8 at the Venus Bay Community Centre.

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Trees must go in LANDCARE volunteers across South Gippsland have a daunting task ahead of them in winter: to plant 50,000 trees. One hundred people have spent the last few months growing the trees from propagation kits, with each kit designed to grow 500 trees. Seed for the indigenous species was sourced from around the region by staff of the South Gippsland Seedbank. The kits are part of the One Million Trees Project run by the network. Volunteers are being sought to plant the trees in June, July, August and September, said network co-ordinator Belinda Brennan. “The philosophy of the project is about getting people to plant. Landcare is not just about farmers; it’s about everybody,” she said. Among the volunteers have been private landholders, members of the Mirboo North Rotary Club, staff and students of Mary MacKillop College, and Tarwin Lower and Korumburra primary schools. In other Landcare news, the South Gippsland network is proposing to establish urban groups at Venus Bay and Leongatha. Members of urban groups will be invited to look at ways of improving their local environment, composting, managing waste around their homes and conducting carbon audits. The Venus Bay proposal will be raised at the Sustainability Forum at the Venus Bay Community Centre this Sunday, March 7. The network will exhibit at the South Gippsland Sustainability Festival on Sunday, March 14 at Coal Creek Community Park and

Museum, Korumburra. A Landcare open day will be held on May 1, visiting the network’s headquarters and three award winning properties recognised for tree planting, controlling pests and restoration projects. Those properties are Rob, Linda and Geoff

Whitaker of Arawata, 2009 Rivercare Award winners; Graham and Rosemary Trease of Mardan, 2007 Rivercare Award winners; and Stuart and Veronica Greaves, 2009 Bushcare Award winners at Tarwin. The network’s website is also in the midst of being redeveloped.

Helping hands: Mary MacKillop College students Tom Dudley, Dylan Malzinskas and Sam Synan at a previous tree planting day.

Smart water By Jane Ross SOUTH Gippsland Water’s customers will eventually have their quarterly bills tallied by smart meters. These will be a boon for meter readers who traipse around the authority’s 20,000 meters, peering through bushes, pulling aside vegetation and dodging dogs. South Gippsland Water CEO Steve Evans, said the water industry State-wide is looking at the idea of smart meters, as are the power companies. The beauty of those is, the meter reader can drive around and “read” meters without having to get out of the car, or look around to try to ﬁnd meters, some of which are well hidden. “Smart meters are where we’ll head over time,” said Mr Evans, adding that they would make meter reading much quicker. “But the industry will make sure we go as a group.” And that may mean that electricity and water meters are combined.

Milk of human kindness LAST week Burra Foods honoured a group of dairy farmers that has kept milk ﬂowing to the company for a combined 89 years.

The Korumburrabased milk processor acknowledged the ongoing support of its original supplier group with a lunch at Loch on Thursday. “Burra has now been receiving milk at the Korumburra site since 1992 and

we take this opportunity to recognise the ongoing support we have received from our original group of suppliers,” Burra’s chief operating ofﬁcer Nick Adamson said. “It is this group that took a chance to supply a

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start-up company. For that we are grateful for the risk they took which, in turn, has allowed the continued growth of the company”. Among the group were six farmers who had supplied the award-winning business continuously for more than 10 years. Peter and Wilma Mackay of Poowong started supplying Burra Foods in August 1992. Peter said it had been interesting and rewarding to watch Burra Foods grow and develop as a focused, specialised Australian milk company. “We have always found Burra people to be committed and enthusiastic and we have always been treated as individuals rather than just a number,” he said. Peter believes there are many challenges facing the dairy industry, but has

no fears for the future. “The Burra boss, Grant Crothers, is an approachable, dynamic leader with a great social conscience. He has steadily developed Burra Foods into a real force in the industry in Gippsland and beyond.” The suppliers acknowledged at the presentation included: • Peter and Wilma Mackay, Poowong - commenced in 1992 • Jim and Jenny Watson, Poowong - commenced in 1993 • Rob and Marita Pandolfo, Drouin South commenced in 1995 • David and Pamela Roberts, Yarragon - commenced in 1996 • Colin and Jenny Dowel, Korumburra commenced in 1996 • Ted and Annie Attenborough, Poowong North - commenced in 1999.

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Building up ’Burra primary By Chris Brown KORUMBURRA Primary School is a hive of building activity.

The biggest project is the construction of a 21st century learning neighborhood incorporating six classrooms. It is part of a Building the Education Revolution grant valued at $2.5million and should be completed around September or October. The school was notified just before classes returned that four portable classrooms would have to be moved so building could commence. Mr Jeffs said that created chaos, with classes held in the gym, music room and library. “It’s been a very busy time for us, and the staff and the kids have been fantastic in terms of their flexibility and adaptability,” he said. Classes have since returned to the portable buildings though disruptions continue as students have to walk a long way to their classrooms and traffic flow has been affected. “It’s a price we’re prepared to pay,” Mr Jeffs said. “Everyone’s really excited about our new facilities and considering all our interruptions I’m staggered at how well the year has started.” One of the most exciting projects has been the quadrangle roofing that’s created an all weather physical activity area. Mr Jeffs said it has been sensational.

“On hot days kids can play under it and normally on a hot day there will be no kids playing in the quadrangle because it is just too hot,” he said. “Yesterday we had rain and the kids were able to do Physical Education under the roof whereas previously they had to go into the gym.” An outdoor eating area is the second stage of the quadrangle work, which has been made possible through the Healthy Active Australia Community Schools Grant Program. The school applied for the program in June 2007, but did not receive a $129,000 grant until mid-2009. This meant the quadrangle project was over budget and money was sourced from the National School Pride Program to finish it. A bike trailer and bikes will also be funded through the Active Australia program. Heavy rain was causing classrooms to leak in the school’s heritage building. Mr Jeffs said the education department found funding sources to fix the roof. The $200,000 plus project is almost complete. Also almost finished is the installation of shade sails above the pony paddock seating area. The $65,000 to $70,000 cost was funded through the National School Pride Program.

Undercover: Charlie (Grade 2), Mac (Prep) and Nicholas (Grade 2) can have lunch time fun in hot and rainy weather.

Honour for reserve pioneers TWO community-minded men will be remembered for eternity at a ceremony at Toora over Easter. A memorial for the late Charlie Foster and Charlie Barnett will be laid at the Franklin River Reserve, to recognise their work in establishing the popular park on the South Gippsland Highway. The event, to be staged by the Franklin River Landcare Group, will be part of Easter celebrations in Toora. The Toora and District Community Progress Association will present an Easter party on Easter Monday, April 5, featuring an Easter egg hunt, Easter bonnet competition and barbecue lunch. People of the Toora district have been

es,” he said. The association will also campaign for a transit centre/bus stop in town, as V/Line buses now stop outside the Toora Newsagency – also the ticketing agency. “Another idea is that we could approach council to put a roundabout at the end of Stanley Street to make that intersection a bit safer,” Mr Foster said. “At the moment, you come to a T-junction and you have to do an illegal U-turn to come back up Stanley Street and park if you can’t ﬁnd a space on one side.” The association’s next meeting will be held on March 8 at the Toora RSL Hall. As of April, meetings will be held on the second Thursday of the month.

asked by the association to contribute their visions for Toora, to be incorporated into a community plan for the town. Co-ordinated by South Gippsland Shire Council, the plan will set out projects and long term goals, and will help with funding applications. At the association’s recent meetings, members voted to stage an annual regional event that would be unique to Toora, Welshpool, Foster, Yanakie and Fish Creek, possibly to be held in July. Association president Alec Foster hopes the event eventuates. “All accommodation in the area is slack at that time of the year and hopefully an event will grow and beneﬁt those business-

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Better learning: Year 8 students, including Jessica Wosewould (closest), Jassy Batrouney and Zoe Rawani, were using the new facilities last week.

Projects of pride STUDENTS and teachers who returned to Korumburra Secondary College this year are beneﬁting from improved facilities. About 35 projects have been completed as part of the National School Pride Program, which is a Federal Government initiative. Local builders have done most of the work made possible by the $200,000 grant. In the home economics room, a stove and sink has been installed on the teacher’s demonstration bench. New benches for students have also been installed in the expanded room

where a wall was removed. Last Tuesday a Year 9 class was making cottage pies in the new facilities. Future sports stars are also beneﬁting from the program. The tennis courts have been ﬁxed up for about $25,000. Old cricket nets have been removed and replaced for about $13,500. The extensive work includes new table tops, computers and carpet in selected rooms. New rubbish bins, front fence and chrome around some front windows are part of the project as well. A deck area has been built outside the administration block for teachers.

Cook up: Year 9 students Tom Wyatt, Nathan Allen, Ashlee Cuff, Rebekah Page and Ryan Stewart at the new demonstration bench.

Coffee culture to lure tourists DESTINATION Gippsland is spending $200,000 on its autumn promotional campaign. It includes producing 100,000 takeaway coffee cups printed with Gippsland images for use at cafes and local events. A further 30,000 will be distributed in Melbourne, together with Inspired by Gippsland aprons and t-shirts. The autumn theme will be reﬂected in the tourism body’s website which receives 30,000 hits a month and is the fourth most visited website of Victoria’s tourism regions. Destination Gippsland is working on a brochure featuring Gippsland’s best walks and, with the help of the region’s councils, is mounting a stand at the annual Victorian Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow. This is being held at the Caulﬁeld Racecourse between March 9 and 14. It showcases Gippsland’s premier camping sites and touring routes.

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It’s jazz time! COOL jazz, hot jazz, whatever flavour music fans like their jazz, they will find it at the 17th Annual Inverloch Jazz Festival over the Labour Day long weekend. From the evening of Friday, March 5 to Monday, March 8, Inverloch will be in party mode with the diverse sounds of brass, wind, string and percussion at multiple venues. More than 75 bands and 400 musicians will converge on Inverloch, with a mix of ever popular regulars and new bands strutting their stuff. The festival committee is now busy putting final arrangements in place. The Governor of Victoria, Professor David De Kretser, will officially open the festival at the Inverloch Community Hub on Friday evening, when music will be offered at three venues: the hub, RSL Hall and Warrawee Senior Citizens Club. A highlight will be the Big Band Blowout, showcasing the cream of Melbourne’s jazz talent, including Pippa Wil-

son and the Jazz Squad, Groovin’ Easy Orchestra, Out for the Count and rounding off the night, Gil Askey with Roger Clark in Quartet Plus. From 10am Saturday, watch The Rotary Inverloch Jazz Festival Parade of decorated community floats, brass band, marching groups, vintage cars and more, followed by a full day of jazz at all venues. The fun continues from 10am Sunday with the combined churches service in the community hall followed by a full music program at all venues. Head to The Glades by the foreshore from 11am on Monday for a jazz picnic and free family fun day. Bring a picnic or try the food and wine stalls on site. Every year the festival aims to generate sufficient funds to benefit local community groups and charities. If you enjoy jazz or being involved in community events, head to the festival for a fun weekend and in the spirit of the festival’s motto, “Let the feathers fly”.

Local legends: the musicians of the Wonthaggi Citizens Band took part in the Jazz Festival parade last year.

Classical musicians Poowong bound A MUSICAL trio will bring classical sounds to the Pioneer Chapel at Poowong this weekend.

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Pianist Darryl Coote will join guest artists Stephen Robinson on oboe and Tahnee van Herk on bassoon for three concerts. Guests will appreciate Darryl’s piano solo by Schumann-Waldszenen Op 82 before he joins Stephen and Tahnee to perform pieces by Poulenc, Ravel and Neilsen. The oboist and bassoon-

ist will unite to play duets by Hindemith and Geminiani, and Tahnee will take the stage for a solo show of Jacob-Partita. Darryl is a partner of the Team of Pianists, artists-inresidence at the National Trust (Victoria), and has enjoyed working as a solo pianist, chamber musician, concerto soloist, teacher and adjudicator. The ﬁrst winner of the national Hephzibah Menuhin Memorial Scholarship, he is now a member of the piano faculty at Monash

University and has taught in Asia and Europe. Stephen is the principal oboist of Orchestra Victoria, and has been a part of the Queensland Theatre Orchestra and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed as principal oboe with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. A lecturer in oboe at the University of Melbourne, Monash University and Victorian College of the Arts, Stephen is a founding

member of the wind chamber group, Melbourne Windpower. Tahnee is the current associate principal bassoonist with Orchestra Victoria and came to that role with experience with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and the Auckland Philharmonia, New Zealand. She has travelled to Holland to study and perform, working with reputable musicians in modern and authentic music practices. Two concerts will be held on Saturday, March 6 at 2pm and 7pm, and a third concert at 2pm on Sunday, March 7. Admission is $38 per person. Full time students under 25, pensioners and children are $20 (proof required). Tickets can be obtained by contacting Laurie Gregg on 5627 5576 or Stephen Halliday on 5659 2379.

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Costume team CHRIS Beehag, who is well known around South Gippsland and beyond for her creative talents, will head the team of costume makers for Lyric Theatre’s production of High Society. She has also designed them. Anyone interested in helping with costume or set making should ring Chris on 5664 2416 or Neil on 0438 623 713. Working bees are held at the Lyric Shed and any willing workers would be welcome.

Almost ready: Bass Coast Ballet School students prepare for the stage.

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The SCM-Recue Station Committee in partnership with Bass Coast Ballet School Inc., Bass Coast Regional Health and Australian Government Festivals Australia will be presenting a series of workshops/demonstrations concluding with a free community Dance to the Rescue Festival at the Rescue Station on Sunday, March 7. Renowned dancer and director of the Regional Academy of Performing Arts at Albury/Wodonga, Tim Podesta will present a range of workshops and dance and health information over the weekend. The weekend will start with a Dance to Health Master Class at the Wonthaggi Hospital on Friday, March 5 from 5pm to 7.30pm. The session will include Movement Therapy for Functionality and diet requirements for healthy living. Tim Podesta’s expertise includes nutrition, injury prevention, body image (including anorexia and bulimia) and working with people with a disability. There is a $20 fee for this session and food will be available. Numbers are limited so booking is essential. For information and bookings, contact Maggie on 0418 774 579. On Saturday, March 6 a series of workshops for beginners, intermediate and advanced dancers will be conducted by Tim at the North Wonthaggi Primary School gymnasium. In these sessions routines will be choreographed for performance at the Sunday Festival at the Rescue Station. Tim is a world renowned classical dancer, having performed in dance productions and as a soloist in various ballet companies around the world including Tokyo City, State Theatre; Durban Playhouse Theatre; Royal Danish State Theatre Opera and has been a guest artist in a number of festivals and performances internationally. For queries

or bookings, contact Maggie on 0418 774 579. The Sunday “Dance to the Rescue Festival” at the Rescue Station will include dance performances, guest artists/mentors, community stalls, food and drink and special children’s activities including dress ups and face painting. A highlight will be a special original dance by

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Dairy’s everywhere man MAX Jelbart is a busy man. He’s part of a cutting edge farm enterprise, Caldermeade Farm on the South Gippsland Highway and is heavily involved in dairy industry politics. The Leongatha South resident recently added the role of president of South Gippsland’s merged United Dairyfarmers Victoria-Victorian Farmers Federation branch to his responsibilities. He is also a UDV central councillor. Mr Jelbart spoke to The Star’s Chris Brown recently. You recently became president of the merged UDV-VFF branch in South Gippsland. Why did you take on that role? It’s critical that we get representation. We need good representation to go to government on a whole raft of issues that are affecting farming. There are the water issues, there’s right to farm issues, all the carbon issues and equality on insurance policies. The ﬁre levy should be on rates be-

cause a lot of people are uninsured and therefore they are not contributing to ﬁre insurance. Which ones are particularly important in South Gippsland? The ﬁre insurance one; the commercial use of water on dairy farms is important. What do you hope to achieve as president? It’s just an ongoing coverage of the issues. It’s an ongoing process. We’ve got to lobby for and on behalf of farmers. We’re always chasing good policy outcomes for farmers. We really need all farmers to be involved because the government listens to numbers. It doesn’t mean they have to come to meetings, but it’s important that they’re members. What percentage of farmers in South Gippsland would you estimate are members? The merged branch will have about 350 members. We’ve probably got about 60 per cent of farmers as members. The higher our membership

Mum made dresses LISA Scoble and Kurt Gowers chose a beautiful garden wedding to celebrate their marriage on January 30. The ceremony and cocktail reception were held in the gardens of Kurt’s parents, Peter and Sue Gowers. The bride looked stunning in her cocktail length dress made of ivory silk ribbon lace with a raised hemline in the front trimmed with three ﬂounces of matching silk faille and ﬁnished with ties from the neckline threaded across the back and tied in a bow just above the low cut back. Lisa was attended by her best friend

and cousin, Sally Rayson. Sally’s dress was ivory georgette over micro-fibre fabric trimmed with fine black piping finished with a waist sash tied at the back in a bow. Both dresses were made by the bride’s mother, Thel Scoble. Lisa and Sally both carried bouquets of cream roses, orchids and gum nuts. Kurt’s best friend, Clint Johnston, was best man. The 3.30pm ceremony was conducted by celebrant Jane Clifton in perfect weather conditions. Kurt and Lisa spent two wonderful weeks holidaying in Thailand.

levels the more effective our voice is because we can say we represent a majority of farmers. Some have disagreements with UDV /VFF policy but the best thing they can do is come along to a meeting and have an input in changing it. How will being merged make a difference? Some of the branches in the area were not active at all and hadn’t met for years, so we’ve merged the groups, so there is an active voice for rural farmers in the area.

Focused on farming: South Gippsland UDV-VFF branch president Max Jelbart at a recent soil workshop on his property.

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JESSICA CONLAN and Glenn Odgers were married at Churchill Island on January 30.

Jessica is the only daughter of Dennis and Glenda Conlan from Stony Creek, and Glenn is the eldest son of Neil and Jeanette Odgers from Korumburra. Families and friends came from near and far to help celebrate. A wonderful time was had by all at the reception which was held at the Grand Prix circuit. Glenn and Jess enjoyed their honeymoon in Tasmania, and will live in Korumburra.

Clean Up now Australia CLEAN Up Australia Day marks its 20th anniversary on Sunday March 7.

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Bass Coast Council is calling on residents to take part in the event, with various sites set down for action. “Bass Coast has a breathtaking

coastline and natural environment,” said council’s waste management ofﬁcer Peter Roberts. “This is a great reason for everyone to get involved and lend a hand. The clean up starts at Allan Birt Reserve Cape Paterson at 9am, Won-

thaggi North Primary School at 10am and Rainbow Park Inverloch at 7am. Mr Roberts asked volunteers to wear sturdy footwear and bring gloves, hat and sunscreen. To ﬁnd out more, ring him on 1300 226 278.

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Tarwin Lower Red Cross IT was great to welcome back 18 members to our ﬁrst meeting of the year, especially Margaret Purchase who has returned from Queensland back to Venus Bay to live, also Mary Massier, a new prospective member.

ISLA Harper Churchill was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on February 18, to Sharon and Jarrod Churchill of Wonthaggi. Isla is the ﬁrst child for Sharon and Jarrod. EVIE Cox was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on February 10, to Tanya Miller and Damian Cox of Wonthaggi. Evie is a new sister for Lily May 3yrs.

JOEL Kyle Neal was born at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital on February 16. He is the ﬁrst child of proud parents Gavin and Tracey of Mirboo North.

GEORGIA Mary Scarce was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on February 7, to Sarah Male and Brian Scarce of Wonthaggi.

JACK Francis Phillips was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on January 28, to Michelle Phillips and Brent Renehan of Wonthaggi.

MACEN Brett Hengstberger is the ﬁrst child for Brett (Moodge) and Nikarla. He was born on February 14. He is a new brother for Kyle 10yrs, Izak 8yrs and Bodi 4yrs.

Meals roster (Leongatha) Catholic Women’s League, Leongatha Primary School and Mr & Mrs Hogan will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning March 8, 2010.

SAMUEL Brian Monk was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on February 10, to Cheryl Garner and Peter Monk of Wonthaggi. Samuel is a new brother for Jacob 13yrs.

Glenda thanked all the members who helped prepare the lovely breakfast for Australia Day, with the men making pancakes and the ladies serving cereals, fruit and drinks. It was a lovely day, not too hot and no mozzies, with around 150 people attending. Reports were given for Christmas lunch, Telecross and Australia Day, and thank goodness no ﬁres were reported. Entertainment was provided by Marie McIntosh reading a poem she had written on ‘Travel outback’. Marie also had an old home doctor book dated about 1920 which she read some of the remedies out of, they were so funny. Glenda Arbuthnot also brought a basket of old household items, even a bone inserted corset which we all had a good laugh about. A very well-stocked market stall, with books, plants, jams etc. were all for sale. The meeting was closed followed by friendship and afternoon lunch. Next meeting is on Tuesday, March 2, all welcome.

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Calm, all around By Brad Lester THE central characteristic of Marjorie Jane Scott’s life surrounds her but is not always obvious. Her voice hints at it, her manner reﬂects it but not until people feel it for themselves do they realise what it is. Her lifestyle, private and professional is underpinned by a sense of calm. She greets visitors with a gentle, double handed shake and talks in a soft manner that makes one wind down instantaneously. Marjorie is a masseur, a practitioner of Shiatsu therapy (Japanese therapy) and Chinese massage at Inverloch, and she believes in being relaxed wherever she goes. “For me, it’s about walking the talk. You can’t say to people ‘Do such and such’ and not do it yourself. I’m a calmer and happier person, more vital. Each birthday, I’m growing younger and wiser. “If you keep life simple, laugh lots and most of all be gentle with yourself, you will ﬁnd a sense of contentment. People are always doing things but they’re not often relaxing. They work full-time and come home to families, but the softness is not there.” She starts each morning with meditation to maintain serenity throughout her day, focusing on the peace within herself. Shiatsu and Chinese massage appeal to her as she says the methods work by focusing on acupuncture points in the body to address ailments while producing the soothing effect she prizes.

Cupping is combined with Chinese massage to create a vacuum Marjorie says “literally drains pain and tension” from the body. “Shiatsu and Chinese massage work on a deeper level in the body. They actually work on the internal organs via the acupuncture points and the nervous system the organs are connected to.” In the middle of her clinic is a world peace stupa, a monument created by the Gyuto monks of Tibet during a visit to Inverloch in 2001. The stupa contains personal objects donated by the people of the town as a testimony to their strive for peace across the globe. Among the objects is a bullet, broken in two to represent the end of war. “The stupa makes me feel really humble. The locals will come in and walk around it three times and go again. By the time you get to the third time, people slow down, so it’s about slowing down and making time for yourself.” Migraines encouraged Majorie to pursue a new journey in life. She found Shiatsu to be an effective treatment and began studying the technique for her self-treatment. “One day I made a decision to quit work and become a full-time practitioner.” The former laboratory technician at Korumburra Secondary College exchanged lab coat for desk to study senior biology to develop her knowledge of the human body. Courses at the Australian National University in Canberra followed.

Calmer approach: Marjorie Jane Scott sees the value in taking time out for herself.

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star One year ago, March 3, 2009 The Meeniyan Golf Club is undergoing a transformation with an environmental focus. A $48,400 grant from the Federal Government is funding the construction of a wetland to ﬁlter water for re-use on greens and to create habitat for animals. **** Ian Todd of Leongatha is the best over 60s singles bowler in Gippsland after winning the Group Eight championship. The Division Two pennant player credits his fellow bowling mates for teaching him everything he knows about the sport. Five years ago, March 1, 2005 Foster doctor David Iser has told South Gippsland Shire Council of

the adverse effects of windfarms on neighbours. He surveyed 25 people at Toora and found people were experiencing such issues as sleeping problems. **** A Stony Creek girl has succeeded at the Barastoc Horse of the Year show at the National Equestrian Centre. Jessica Sargant, 15, was a ﬁnalist in the rider 15 and under 18 years class, and top eight ﬁnalist in the show hunter hack event. 10 years ago, February 29, 2000 A free range egg farmer from Fish Creek has won the Gippsland level of the Victorian Rural Women’s Award. She is Meg Parkinson, president of the Victorian Farmers Fed-

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You have an exceptionally captive audience, so speak your mind. A loved one may seem too opinionated on the weekend and your employer too demanding earlier in the week. PISCES - February 20 - March 20

The week has a ﬁnancial accent, which signals attractive developments taking place by Thursday - Friday. A message from a long distance could be confusing. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

The impulsive type, never! But the sensitive soul, deﬁnitely. This year has you travelling and learning, likely in tandem. Be a little more adventurous, a little less self-indulgent and you can broaden your scope considerably.

ANGLICAN: Wednesday, March 3: 9.30am Woorayl Lodge HC; 10.15am Koorooman House HC; 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Friday, March 5: 7.30pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk HC. Sunday, March 7: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC; 10.30am Union Church, Tarwin Lower Uniting Service. Tuesday, March 9: 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 Thursdays

4pm Guide Hall. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Communion Service 11 am: Evening Holy Spirit Revival 6pm: Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5674 3867 or 5672 4660. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School - 11.30am. CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday. Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday. Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass. Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass. Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass. KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214. GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Strongly family oriented church meets at the Senior Citizens Centre, Mirboo North, Sundays: 4-5.10pm Communion, 5.15-6pm Bible Studies for Adults, Youth and Children. Friday evenings: Home Fellowships 7.30pm; Youth Activities. Enquiries: 5668 2226 Bob Stevens. SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Kid’s Club - Tuesday, 4 - 5pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain 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, March 7, 9am and 10.45am. “Life to the Max” 7pm. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am (HC). Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Geoff Smith and Rev. Jim Foley, 5655 1997. 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.

eration Egg Producers Group. **** A husband and wife team from Mirboo North are selling more than 1000 tree cuttings a year, all in the name of cricket. Peter and Gero Gardener sell cuttings of a variety of willow tree grown to make cricket bats. 30 years ago, March 4, 1980 Foster High School is now offering free English language lessons to migrants, provided there is local demand. **** The musicians of the Woorayl Municipal Brass Band have started the year in a new colour, swapping their old black uniforms for green outﬁts. That colour was chosen to match the green worn by members

1. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 15. 17. 19. 22. 23. 24. 25.

ACROSS Agitate (8) Infant (4) Indigent (4) Fabric (8) Slobber (5) Bravery (6) Drowsy (6) Number (6) Crush (6) Wide (5) Fair (8) Issue (4) Release (4) Succulent (8)

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DOWN Smell (5) Wordy (7) Fortune (4) Weaken (8) Cook (5) Feast (7) Fabled (8) Drink (7) Nationality (7) Nimble (5) Farewell (5) Disorder (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8211 ACROSS 1. Does rankle, though I’m better off (8). 6. The coin is given back, too (4). 8. It’s fastened with a button - or a clip (4). 9. A long way from shore? You’re very much mistaken! (5,3). 10. Attack, having got the wind up? (5). 11. Like the bird behind you (6). 13. Heavens the boy has come in for protection from the rain! (6). 15. From a hundred, Les Turner is one of the best (6). 17. I talk about being a bad sailor (6). 19. No wet blanket, having a second drink (5). 22. Were ordered to drop round and see you later (8). 23. The childen’s presents in two years wear out (4). 24. Like the heels worn in the home? (4). 25. Aiming to get practice beforehand (8). DOWN 2. Go up and get the horse (5). 3. Where, you deduce, it’s no end hot! (7). 4. As I see it, it makes for heavy reading (4). 5. Given freedom and let get into the red (8). 6. No less determined to get the advantage (5). 7. Would such a colour be unsuitable for battle-dress? (7). 12. Stop to put the finishing touch to the spaghetti (6,2). 14. A large and fine figure of a woman (7). 16. Do better than the man with the machine (7). 18. To divert, you say, will take time (5). 20. There’s a light shining at the draper’s (5). 21. Girl who wrote the two articles in Spanish (4).

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ALEX Scott & Staff, Inverloch will auction this stunning property on Saturday. Read about it on page 25.

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Secluded Claydon Close T

HIS elevated four bedroom brick veneer home with en-suite is in a quiet Leongatha court location and is ideally situated within a short walking distance to schools and recreation reserve.

"PINAROO" 560 Koonwarra-Pound Creek Rd, Inverloch/Koonwarra

AUCTION Saturday March 6 ON SITE at 1pm

46.87 HA - 116 Acres in 2 Titles (Offered as a whole) OUTSTANDING OCEAN AND INLET VIEWS Offering panoramic water views and relaxing rural vistas. This undulating blank canvas presents the lifestyle enthusiast with unrivalled potential to capture the unique coastal ambience of this ultimate country address. Framed by a landscape of shade and shelter trees, with a choice of elevated home sites, complemented by enormous ground water supply and is situated in the heart and soul of the regions gourmet food/wine locale. Short Distance to one of Regional Victoria’s Premier Golf Courses, 15km to Inverloch and 145km to Melbourne. PRIOR OFFERS CONSIDERED

3A a'Beckett Street, Inverloch 5674 1111 A/H: Dennis Ginn 0412 317 360 A/H: Tim Harris 0427 547 939

The home features built-in robes in all bedrooms, reverse cycle air conditioning, well appointed kitchen and dining area, dishwasher, spacious living room, updated bathroom, paved outdoor area and a single carport. The single garage has rear lane access, plus the yard is private and secure with neat, low maintenance gardens. This is a fantastic home for young families, and vacant possession is available or the option of the current owners leasing back is also available.

At a glance Location: 2 Claydon Close, Leongatha. Price: $285,000. Agent: Stockdale & Leggo, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 5800.

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Outstanding ocean and inlet views P

INAROO will be auctioned on March 6 by Alex Scott & Staff, Inverloch unless sold prior. The property offers panoramic water views, of both the ocean and Anderson Inlet, and relaxing rural vistas. It is made up of 46.87 hectares (116 acres) in two titles, which will be offered as a whole. This undulating blank canvas presents the lifestyle enthusiast with unrivalled potential to capture the unique coastal ambience of this ultimate country address. The land is framed by a landscape of shade and shelter trees, with a choice of elevated home sites. It is complemented by an enormous ground water supply and is situated in the heart and soul of the region’s gourmet food/wine locale. You’ll only be a short distance to one of regional Victoria’s premier golf courses. Inverloch is 15km away and Melbourne 145km. Prior offers will be considered.

At a glance Location: 560 Koonwarra-Pound Creek Road, Inverloch/Koonwarra. Auction: March 6 at 1pm on site if not sold prior. Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Inverloch. Contact: 5674 1111.

Prom Country JUST LISTED

TOORA ~ 6 acres with a permit!

Lush green pasture with 360 degree views over surrounding hills. Franklin River at the gate, a MEENIYAN ~ INDECENT EXPOSURE! $250,000 - $275,000 planning permit in place and options for your Another Meeniyan opportunity presents itself here with a limited timeframe to secure the old dream home site! Toora is about to take off with a Roadhouse and associated land and buildings before it leases out to new tenants! On 2400sqm big new employer so here’s your chance! (approx) with supremely prominent highway exposure across the road from the insanely busy Moo’s at Meeniyan restaurant and just before the turning point to the Prom. Ideas - a tourist emporium, a Inspect! By appointment Address 380 Lamont Drive Toora new roadhouse complex, a major art gallery, the sky’s the limit and the opportunities are endless. For Sale $170,000 - $198,000 INSPECT By appointment Address: 80 Whitelaw St Meeniyan

JUST LISTED

DUMBALK ~ retro opportunity

Set in a quiet street with rear rural views, you’ll ﬁnd this classic 1950s, 3 bedroom home surrounded by colourful plantings. All the design integrity of the era with original ﬁnishes, wide venetians and 10ft ceilings: a retro lover’s dream!

Y N DA PE UR O AT S S HI

JUST LISTED

allen bartlett 0417 274 624

LEONGATHA ~ private park!

MIRBOO ~ family value: 1 acre!

Your views of parkland are uninterrupted and you will adore your country-styled brand new home on a compact block. Nearing completion, this home will feature 3 bedrooms, polished hardwood ﬂoors, soaring ceilings and northerly light ﬁlled aspects. Double garage & verandas.

Idyllic and private country laneway position yet a short drive into Mirboo North. 4 bedrooms, rumpus, large lounge, light & bright kitchen and 2 bathrooms with WIR to main bedroom. 2 bay steel shed, double carport & double garage!

Y N DA PE R O ATU S IS

LEONGATHA ~ THE JEWEL OF BOOROOL!

$240,000 - $275,000

This could be that perfect parcel of land, and the Planning Permit’s in hand! More than 8 acres of gently ﬂowing pasture with ideal near level areas to build your dream residence. The orientation is north, of course, with extensive rural views across your own property, and to the distant hills beyond. Inspect! SAT 1 - 1.30pm Insp A quiet country lane, yet less than 10 minutes to Don’tt delay! o Leongatha. Don

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INSPECT By appointment

Elevated rural views, recently rented at $200 per week, offering excellent returns. On 591sqm (approx), 3 bedrooms, lounge, updated kitchen. Across the road from the Sec College, walk thru access to Strzelecki Hwy. You can’t go wrong! Inspect! SAT 12 - 12.30pm Address 5 Castle Court, Mirboo North For Sale $135,000 - $150,000

PT FRANKLIN ~ catch of the day!! Set in a quiet street with rear rural views, you’ll ﬁnd this classic 1950s, 3 bedroom home surrounded by colourful plantings. All the design integrity of the era with original ﬁnishes, wide venetians and 10ft ceilings: a retro lover’s dream! Inspect! By appointment Address 6 South Road Port Franklin For Sale $195,000 - $215,000

93 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan

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Add Address 34 Walkers Road, Mirboo For Sale $275,000 - $295,000

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Inspect! By appointment Address 19 Miller Street, Dumbalk For Sale $165,000 - $179,500

Address Lot 2 Floraston Dve Shinglers Ridge For Sale $325,000 - $350,000

Selling Properties

MEENIYAN M EE ~ 16 acres

“Mee “Meeniyan Park” is the perfect parcel. 2 spacious living areas, 4 big bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets. Featuring northern orientation, town and tank Featu water, under cover car accomm & quarker barn water style shedding. Well fenced, rural outlooks. Ideal! Inspect! By appointment Address 84 Martins Road Meeniyan For Sale $550,000 - $600,000

5664 0224

Glenys Foster administration & property management

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Newsy opportunity H

ERE’S the perfect business for a husband and wife team, or for your ﬁrst business venture. The Meeniyan Newsagency is up for sale, with the option to purchase both the business and the building. Located in the heart of the shopping strip in Meeniyan, it offers main highway exposure and is surrounded by well established businesses. The well displayed shop carries numerous existing lines, with great potential for new products. Some existing lines include

newspapers, magazines, stationery and computer products. The business is currently a Newspower member, and is also an agency for Commonwealth Banking and dry cleaning. The township of Meeniyan itself takes pride in community spirit and community projects including the Lyrebird Arts Festival events, and the South Gippsland Rail Trail. Businesses also support the local farming industry as well as the many sporting clubs. Spectacular scenic drives are just around the corner, which include the world renowned Wilsons Promontory.

This business is perfectly located for future growth in a country hamlet that is progressing in the right direction in all facets. Buy the business only at $20,000 plus stock, or buy the building as well and secure your own direction for an extra $120,000. Be quick to take advantage of this opportunity, which is priced to sell and won’t last long. Current ﬁgures are available upon request. Contact Andrew or Peter for more information. Inspections are strictly by appointment only.

Walk to beach I

F you want close to the beach then this is the home for you.

It is only a three minute walk to the pristine beaches of Venus Bay. The double storey home boasts about 16 squares of living space. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a huge country kitchen with solid timber doors. With 12 squares downstairs and four

squares upstairs there’s plenty of room to move. The lounge room is a delight, featuring polished ﬂoors, reverse cycle air and a huge living area. The property boasts covered decks on two sides and is fully fenced. There are not many homes in Venus Bay of this quality and in such close proximity to the beach.

At a glance Location: Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan. Price: business: $ 20,000 plus stock; freehold only: $120,000. Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 0922.

AUCTION

SATURDAY 20th MARCH AT 2 PM - ON SITE

HISTORIC VICTORIAN PROPERTY

STRZELECKI / WILD DOG VALLEY LOT 1 - 10 ACRES - 4.05 ha

LOT 2 - 196 ACRES - 79.51 ha

“The Lodge of Strzelecki”

Stunning homestead (Circa 1879), 4-5 B.R.s, original features, Outstanding hill top country, ongoing pasture improvement. stunning views. Excellent shedding (4), private setting with 11 dams, troughs, undercover cattle yards, hayshed, historic Oak trees. 4 owners since selection.

At a glance Location: 1 Hakea Street,Venus Bay. Price: $345,000. Agent: Alex Scott & Staff,Venus Bay. Contact: 5663 7111.

145 Fosters Road - 135km Melbourne CBD, 30km Warragul.

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How to select an estate agent SELECTING the estate agent to sell your home requires careful consideration. The REIV’s advice to sellers is that there are two aspects of choosing an estate agent that should be focused on. The most important factor is the local reputation of the agent. Speaking with family, friends and neighbours provides you with information on the experience they have had with agents. Another important factor is the commission. Sellers should compare the cost the agent is quoting to sell the property, the strategy behind the advertising and marketing

campaign and the agent’s professionalism. You should not necessarily choose the agent who provides the highest estimated selling price for your property.

Rhys Nuttall 0438 383 221

You should ask for the comparable sales in the local area and the analysis of market trends that the agent used when they developed their estimated selling price.

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Top of the town

What a beauty A

OOK out your lounge room window and appreciate the beauty of South Gippsland farmland. Then take a short stroll into Leongatha to grab a newspaper or go shopping. With this home you can do both as it’s on the edge of Leongatha, but still closer to the shops than other parts of town. The spacious, well maintained home will be auctioned by SEJ on

March 27. It has three bedrooms with builtin robes; the main with en suite. As well as the rural views, the separate lounge has a wood heater and electric wall heater. The roomy kitchen/family room has bountiful storage space, double bowl sink, dishwasher, electric wall oven and breakfast bar. There are sun blinds on the external front windows. The home has beneﬁted from a recent coat of paint.

A double garage provides access to an undercover patio area. The garden is easy to maintain. This corner block has a large, lined backyard shed that could be used as a workshop, bungalow or teenager’s room. First home buyers or retiring farmers seeking a rural outlook would ﬁnd this home on a quiet court ideal. All you need to do is move in.

LARGE family, or anyone requiring abundant space, will welcome the opportunity to purchase this huge home at Mirboo North. It has 38 squares, ﬁve bedrooms, and is on a spacious one and a quarter acres on the edge of town. The modern kitchen is complete with gas benchtop cooking, electric oven and large pantry. Reverse cycle air conditioning will keep the open plan living/casual dining area pleasant whatever the weather is outside. A separate formal dining room is ideal

for those weekend dinner gatherings. Then move into the spacious, split level family room with solid fuel heating and fully ﬁtted bar/entertaining area. All the bedrooms have built-in robes and the main has an en suite. Other features inside include a separate spa room and ducted vacuum system. A well positioned outdoor decking area offers views across farmland. Both the green thumb and home cook will welcome the mature trees, orchard and vegetable gardens. Also outside are a well fenced paddock for grazing, double garage/workshop, ancillary shedding and carport. Inspection is by appointment.

At a glance Location: 1 Elizabeth Court, Mirboo North. Price: $465,000. Agent: Rodwells, Leongatha. Contact: Kristin Richardson 5662 4388 or 0427 092 983.

At a glance Location: 6 Gibson Street, Leongatha. Auction: Saturday, March 27 at 11am on site. Agent: SEJ, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 4033, Lyle Miller 0408 515 665 or Barry Redmond 0418 515 666.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

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A touch of country class T

HIS quiet, idyllic, 3.5-acre country hideaway is featured to satisfy a broad spectrum of fussy buyers.

Nestled at the end of a long, tree-lined drive, the gorgeous home takes complete advantage of northerly light with atrium-styled windows and soaring ceiling lines. The décor is muted tones of pistachio and creams, with hardwood timber ﬁnishes and oodles of glass. Living is informal and open plan, with clearly deﬁned kitchen, meals and lounging spaces. Shamelessly planned for just one, two or three, there are two bedrooms inside, and a possible third that is presently the guest room, set away from the main dwelling, cabana-style, by the pool. Meal prep doesn’t get any better, taking in the sweeping level plains of neighbouring farm lands while you stand in your eyrie, bottling plums at your hardwood kitchen bench tops. The master bedroom is retreat-sized with a study or sitting room-end, and a big walk-in robe.

A bathroom to please, with tiled floors, has the latest in quality fittings including an oversized shower. The adjoining laundry, mud room-style, is a perfect match. There are beautiful ornamental trees, with more growing up to join them. The orchard is plentiful, and set beside the chooks. The cottage gardens are colourful and easy to care for, set amidst pathways and pebbled spaces. A decked pool sparkles and bubbles, warmed by solar panels. We have it on good authority that a summer swim here at sunset is magnificent. Not to mention skinny dips with only the cows to tell. Flat paddocks with trees and shelter take up around 2.5 acres of this property. Just 10 minutes to Meeniyan township for supplies, and within easy strike of local attractions. There’s scope for self-contained accommodation (STCA). The property is open to inspect this weekend, visit website promcountryre.com.au for more details or call Kaz 5664 0224.

At a glance Location: 695 Dumbalk East-Stony Creek Road, Stony Creek. Price: $435,000-$475,000. Agent: Prom Country First National, Meeniyan. Contact: Kaz 5664 0224.

Home with the lot H

ERE’S a home with three spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, a great sized shed and central to schools, all at the right price. The home is close to Mary MacKillop, the Christian college and only a short walk to Leongatha primary and secondary schools. It is in a quiet no through street and was built less than 20 years ago. The home is brick and has been meticulously maintained and cared for. Each bedroom has built-in robes. The master bedroom has a spacious walk-in robe and en suite.

The modern kitchen has good storage, electric oven and cook top, good bench space and a view out the window. There is a dining area off the kitchen. At the front of the home is the lounge with a cosy wood heater, plus a reverse cycle for easy heating and cooling. Outside is a great under cover deck with views, a double carport with lockup shed at the end and a lock-up garden shed. The gardens are well established, low maintenance and meticulously maintained. An inspection is sure to impress. Be quick, it won’t last long.

At a glance Location: 24 Griffin Road, Leongatha. Price: $282,000. Sole agent: Elders, Leongatha. Contact: Zel Svenson 0438 636 290.

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Weddings are timeless By Matt Dunn THE Leongatha and District Historical Society is celebrating the most timeless of all institutions – marriage.

Entitled Weddings Are Timeless, the current exhibition observes love through the ages by bringing together a big collection of local memorabilia – including dresses, photographs and glory boxes. “It actually grew out of an idea I had out at my place. When we closed last June I was doing a program with volunteers to photograph all the collection,” society archivist Pat Spinks said. Pat took a number of items home during that time, among them a trousseau and wedding dress from the same woman, which would eventually form the basis of the exhibition. “We had other wedding dresses out there that we were photographing too, and other things like lace samples, petticoats…it all fell together,” she said. “It’s grown like topsy. We’ve photographed all of the wedding photographs in our collection and hung them up in the hallway there, with captions about who they are.” One of the glory box collections includes a bed spread made in 1948 by

local resident Joyce Calder (nee Holt). “After the war you couldn’t get clothing coupons, so you couldn’t buy materials. She used two sheets, put a braid around the edge, stencilled butterﬂies on it and embroidered it herself,” Pat explained. “She also made a supper cloth out of lace strips that used to be on the ends of petticoats and dresses.” Joyce worked at the O.Gilpin haberdashery store in Leongatha, which was on the site occupied by AW Smith and Sons today. Oliver Gilpin, an ambitious man of Irish stock, opened his ﬁrst outlet at Korumburra in 1895. He went on to open a further three stores at Leongatha, Foster and Jumbunna and later a fourth at Rutherglen. Oliver, who was married three times, only employed women. Joyce lived at Mt Eccles South, but boarded with her aunt in Leongatha during the working week. “We’ve got quite a lot of her history, and she did, from memory in 2001, make a list of her kitchen tea presents and her wedding presents, including where they came from, how much they cost and who gave them to her,” Pat said. “It’s the history of Mt Eccles and Mt Eccles South, with all those old names.” Joyce was well placed working

at O.Gilpin. The store was a treasure trove for those keen to make a wedding dress or stock a glory box. Glory boxes, which traditionally contained clothing or household linen, were collected by unmarried young women in anticipation of married life. Typically glory boxes contained clothing (particularly a special dress), table linens, towels, bed linens, quilts and occasionally dishware. One of the most amazing items is a wedding dress that was found in the ceiling of a house in Young Street, Leongatha. Dated at around 1896, it was a hundred years old when discovered. Society member Joan Michael (nee Emmerson) has her own dress on display, a breathtaking guipure lace frock with long tulle veil, from her marriage to Geoff Michael on October 4, 1969. The elegant dress is wrapped around a svelte mannequin. Beside it stands another mannequin, stylishly dressed but not in what would traditionally be seen as wedding attire. It is Joan’s mother Jean’s, before her marriage to Ern Emmerson on March 27, 1937. Standing side by side, the dresses offer a fascinating insight into the changing fashions and fortunes of the region. And a reminder of just how thin people were.

Historically speaking: Leongatha and District Historical Society members Lyn Skillern, Pat Spinks and Joan Michael have helped organise the display.

Big business: Arthur William Smith and Amelia McLaughlin were married in Mirboo North on January 16, 1913. Their marriage portrait forms part of the historical society’s exhibition.

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Tractor and tillage drive days

NEVER before has Chapman Machinery Service planned a day this big!

ON Wednesday, March 10 and Thursday, March 11 they have organised a huge event - a tractor and tillage drive day to showcase some of the equipment from the companies they represent. “I suggested to Mark (Chapman) that we needed a day where people can come in and jump in a tractor or take a look at some of our tillage equipment range,” salesman Mark LePage told The Star. “There’s nothing like experiencing a piece of equipment “on the job”.” The day will focus on requirements for the upcoming season, with demonstrations on all Kubota, Aitchison and Celli tractors and implements including correct set-up, benefits and features of the tractor and tillage range. On hand will be representatives of these companies to run through any technical aspects of the equipment. “We’re very excited that we’ll have the new 8600 series Massey Ferguson demonstrated. We’ll also have the Fendt, well regarded as the world’s best tractor as well as the Valtra, well known for its power and performance,” Mr Le Page said. “We’ll also have the high spec Kubota which stacks up specification-wise to the best tractors on the market.” Business owner, Mark Chapman, said that pasture renovation is extremely important as farmers try to “squeeze margins and profitability from their farm operations”. “Farm inputs are notoriously unpredictable. It is extremely important to produce fodder in the most economical manner,” Mr Chapman said. “Farmers should be able to come along on the day and obtain useful advice on how they can get more out of their pastures.” The day will be held on Bowler’s property “Belltrassna”, 9284 South Gippsland Highway, Ruby, look out for signs and flags. Barbecue and refreshments will be available. Both days start at 10am and finish at 3.30pm Everyone is welcome to just turn up on the day, or if you have any questions, call Mark Le Page at Chapman Machinery Service on 5662 3973 or mobile 0417 000 703.

Gearing up: Mark Chapman (left) and Mark Le Page (right) are getting ready for the big Tractor and Tillage Drive Days on March 10 and 11.

Short supply; prices lift ON the strength of recent good prices, a larger yarding of cattle was offered with all of the increase seen in the bullock sale at VLE Leongatha. Bullocks are sold ﬁrst here, and with extra competition and stronger demand, the higher price trends of 7c to 11c/kg set the pattern for the rest of the sale. Generally the quality of these and the young cattle were good to very good, and although some good quality cows were penned, plain dairy cows dominated that part of the sale. Some very good quality vealers were offered in the penning of 200 head, although a lot were lighter weight vealers. Strong demand saw most make between 175c and 205c/ kg. Yearling heifers enjoyed some of the higher prices

making mostly from 145c to 177c/kg. Of the 145 yearlings sold, a small selection of steers made from 160c to 177c/kg. Pride of the market- was the offering of 950 bullocks and steers, which sold to extra competition. The quality was mostly good to very good, and included a number of pens of steers mouthed 0 to 2 teeth. Both competition and demand was very strong for all classes of steers and bullocks, which saw prime C3 and C4 bullocks make between 164c and 179c with the heavy yearlings making to 183c/kg. Manufacturing grades also sold well with

crossbreds making from 154c to 169c, while Friesians made between 125c and 148c/kg. Processors are short of a cow kill, which created stronger demand. The penning of 520 head included a lot of plain dairy cows, and these sold to the higher price increases. Better quality beef cows made from 132c to 142c, with grown heifers to 148c, which was 3c to 5c/kg dearer. Some very good quality heavy Friesian cows made from 132c to 138c, with most larger frame lean cows between 115c and 132c/kg. The plainest light weight cows made from 83c to 118c/kg.

Wednesday, February 24 BULLOCKS 1 P.R. & J.R. Carnegie, Jindivick 5 P.A. & M.A. Dwyer, Leongatha 13 M. Forsyth, Thorpdale 24 Barrallier, French Island 13 Hengstberger/Lloyd, Fish Creek 12 A. & N. Sewell, Yinnar

590 597 623 676 598 589

176.6 176.6 176.6 176.6 176.2 176.0

1041.94 1054.30 1102.00 1193.00 1053.00 1036.00

STEERS 1 A.M. & J.H. Winterhalter, Kardella South 2 R.J. & J.A. Buchanan, Bena 1 A.C. & L.A. Mitchell, Leongatha 2 P.R. & J.R. Carnegie, Jindivick 4 T.J. & J.M. Hayward, Leongatha South 1 N. & R. Kubale, Drumdlemara COWS 4 R.F. & V.M. Dowel, Leongatha South 1 R.G. Bailey, The Gurdies 1 S. & K. Hogan, Woodside 1 T. Elders, Nyora 1 A.J. & B.R. Moyle, Lance Creek 1 P.R. & J.R. Carnegie, Jindivick HEIFERS 1 A.W. Hosking & Son, Mirboo 5 P.R. & J.R. Carnegie, Jindivick 2 A.M. & J.H. Winterhalter, Kardella South 1 J. & J. Dare, Alberton West 1 L.M. Peters, Mirboo North 1 R.J. & J.A. Buchanan, Bena BULLS 1 D. McKnight & D. Maxray Nom, Buffalo 1 E.D. Willis, Whitemark 1 Sky Farm, Memana 1 A.J. & B.R. Moyle, Lance Creek 1 R.J. & C.M. Pearson, Hedley 1 R.A. & J.F. McGlade, Mirboo

400 423 375 385 360 420

205.0 205.0 205.0 205.0 188.6 180.0

820.00 866.13 768.75 789.25 678.96 756.00

581 570 555 820 725 590

144.2 838.16 142.0 809.40 141.2 783.66 140.0 1148.00 140.0 1015.00 140.0 826.00

330 308 320 415 340 315

205.0 196.2 195.0 192.2 185.0 180.0

676.50 604.30 624.00 797.63 629.00 567.00

985 1045 900 1115 700 795

153.6 153.6 150.6 148.6 148.2 148.0

1512.96 1605.12 1355.40 1656.89 1037.40 1176.60

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Big store sale THERE were 2500 cattle on offer at the VLE Leongatha store sale on Thursday last week. It’s the biggest number seen at the livestock selling market in a while. Stock agents association president Stewart Jenkin said there were a lot of breeder and Yarram area cattle for sale. “A lot of them have been grown out in the area with people taking advantage of the time to sell,” he said. “The market could have been a little bit dearer than what it’s been. It was a pretty solid market for the number of cattle selling.” Most buyers were local farmers and restockers. “There was very little outside competition,” Mr Jenkin said. He said cattle prices have been very strong in comparison to the fat market. “Store cattle have been making more money than they should have with the grass around the competition has been there to sustain that price,” he said. Store sale prices should remain solid while the fat market is up.

From the creeks: Leo Demsey (Stony Creek) and Noel Gibson (Fish Creek). Noel was considering buying some good Herefords.

VLE Leongatha store sale Thursday, February 25 Total yarding: Bull 1 at $485, cows - 12 av. $1062.08, calves - 7 av. $48.57, cows and calves - 27 av. $946.85, heifers - 456 av. $472.72, steers 1738 av. $597.74, springers - 68 av. 773.60. Bull B. & A. Spiden, Glen Forbes, 1 x $485. Cows Rath Pastoral, Dumbalk, 5 x $1100; Katelea Past, Bass, 7 x $1035. Calves Scott Mancy, Cape, 2 x $170.

KOONWARRA

Sale Draw March 3 1. David Phelan & Co 2. Landmark 3. Alex Scott 4. SEJ 5. Rodwells 6. Elders

Steers

C. & C. Gregory, 7 x $860; Paul Mavroudis, Bass, 1 x $840; C. & W. Leach, Mirboo, 13 x $835; Adval P/L, Woolamai, 11 x $835, 14 x $830; A. & Y. Morrison, 2 x $805; K. Brennan, 9 x $805; K.R. Hendrick, Inverloch, 16 x $804; J.D. & K.F. Dell, Kardella South, 7 x $800; R. Plagge, 18 x $798. Springers

D.H. Conn, 9 x $1000, 7 x $885, 9 x $855, 1 x $655; J. & B. Beale, Woodside North, 7 x $750, 3 x $660, 5 x $650; L. & L. Sullivan, Hallston, 5 x $740; T. Tayler, 9 x $730, 7 x $720.

Seeking cattle: Bill and Janice Sing (Leongatha North) wanted to buy 12-month-old steers.

Good times: Bernie McRae, Russell Motton (Motton Livestock) and Peter McRae (West Creek) before the market.

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Cows and calves Rath Pastoral, Dumbalk, 5 x $1020; Katelea Past, Bass, 3 x $1010; John Lamont, Moorooduc, 4 x $970, 7 x $950, 6 x $905; V. Love, 1 x $770; A.J. & W.J. Bailey, Nar Nar Goon, 1 x $705. Heifers C. & C. Gregory, 8 x $730, 8 x $660; S.I. & C.A. Harrison, Giffard West, 13 x $722, 7 x $592; B.R. Beattie Family, Nerrena, 12 x $672, 2 x $575; D. & T. Heiser, Yanakie, 2 x $660; Maria Buglisi, 11 x $580.

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Employment Opportunities (QYLURQPHQWDO 6XVWDLQDELOLW\ 2IîFHU s We make a real difference s 12 month, full time, temporary position s $49,000 to $57,000 plus super Bass Coast Environment team is one of the leaders in local government across Australia. This position offers boundless opportunities for someone wanting to make a real difference. Key responsibilities include implementing programs to encourage sustainability land management practices and reduce water, waste and energy use from Council and Community activities. (QYLURQPHQWDO WHUWLDU\ TXDOLîFDWLRQV DQG experience with public education programs as well as strong project management skills will be of EHQHîW LQ WKLV UROH Call our human resources staff on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or visit the employment section on our website for more information. Applications close 5.00pm on Friday, 12 March. Bass Coast Shire Council, 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi VIC 3995 | DX 34903 Wonthaggi | PO Box 118, Wonthaggi VIC 3995 | 1300 BCOAST (226 278) for standard call cost | basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au | www.basscoast.vic.gov.au

BASS COAST YMCA Members and Guests Team Leader (Full Time - 2 positions) Wonthaggi Aquatic and Leisure Centre & Phillip Island Leisure Centre YMCA Victoria is seeking Members and Guests Team Leaders for the Wonthaggi Aquatic and Leisure Centre and the Phillip Island Leisure Centre with experience in customer service and sales. The successful applicants will form an integral part of the senior staff team delivering recreation and community development services to the Bass Coast region. The Members and Guests Team Leaders will possess excellent organisational and administrative skills and enjoy working in a service-orientated role. The position requires strong computer knowledge, and an ability to implement systems to ensure all patrons receive the highest possible level of service. For details contact Ash Crimmins on 5952 2811. Applications close March 12, 2010 and should be forwarded to Ash Crimmins, PO Box 102, Cowes, 3922 or ashley.crimmins@ymca.org.au.

Aquatic Education Team Leader (P/T 15 Hours) Wonthaggi Aquatic and Leisure Centre YMCA Victoria is seeking an Aquatic Education Team Leader for the Wonthaggi Aquatic and Leisure Centre. The successful applicant will be committed to quality customer service, safety and the pursuit of excellence in delivery of YMCA Aquatic Education Programs. The YMCA Aquatic Education Team Leader will maintain and commit to ongoing personal and professional development in Aquatic Education and administration and be a dedicated professional who is a role model and mentor to Aquatic Education Teachers. Minimum Qualifications: • CPR Certification. • AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety. • Working With Children Check. For details contact Rebecca Wilson 5672 4193. Applications close March 12, 2010 and should be forwarded to Rebecca Wilson, PO Box 609, Wonthaggi, 3925 or rebecca.wilson@ymca.org.au.

Lifeguards (Casual) Wonthaggi Aquatic and Leisure Centre Aquatic Education Instructors (Casual) Wonthaggi Aquatic and Leisure Centre The successful applicants will be required to possess relevant industry qualifications and share a commitment to providing quality recreational experiences for the local community. For details contact Rebecca Wilson 5672 4193. Applications close March 12, 2010 and should be forwarded to Rebecca Wilson, PO Box 609, Wonthaggi, 3925 or rebecca.wilson@ymca.org.au.

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We require

TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS for a 12 month contract The successful applicant must hold a: • Current Construction Induction Card (Red card) • Traffic Management Ticket • Driver’s Licence At least 6 months traffic controllers experience is necessary. Please forward Resumé with References and Copy of Relevant Tickets to sbuick@adaconstructions.com.au

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South Gippsland Shire Council you’ll come for the beauty and stay for the lifestyle

Re-Advertised

Intake and Assessment Ofﬁcer Temporary Full Time A temporary full time position exists until January 2011 within Council in the Intake and Assessment Team. This position will play an instrumental role in the implementation of the Active Service Model and Living at Home assessment across the South Gippsland Shire. Your responsibilities will include:

Australian Apprenticeship ACCESS Program Coordinator An exciting opportunity exists for a full time ACCESS Program Coordinator who will be responsible for service delivery across Gippsland. The successful applicant will: • Establish ACCESS Training Programs • Link programs apprenticeship / employment opportunities. • Liaise with job networks, Centrelink and other agencies for referals. For a position description please visit www.ecg.vic.edu.au Applications by Friday, March 12 to: David Lane, Education Centre Gippsland, Locked Bag 5, Leongatha 3953. Ph: 5662 6700

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST Part-time Applications are invited for the above position which is being offered at our busy Leongatha Clinic. This position is on a part time basis of between 30 - 38 hours per week, including Saturday mornings. The successful applicant will need to possess an excellent phone manner, be efficient and have a positive work ethic. Retail experience and basic computer skills would be an advantage. Mature applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications close Friday, March 5.

• Assessing and reviewing services for older persons, people with disabilities and their carers, ensuring services are co-ordinated, planned and equitable • Providing referral and linkages to appropriate services for clients with complex and changing needs • Liaising and networking with agencies; and • Contributing to policies and procedures This is a great opportunity to display your talents in a work environment that offers great employment beneﬁt, professional development and job satisfaction. This position is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment medical along with a satisfactory Police and Working with Children Check (WWC), a current drivers licence is also essential. We also welcome direct discussion with Linda Jamieson regarding these opportunities. Applications addressing the selection criteria are to be submitted by 5pm Friday 5th March 2010 addressed to: Human Resources, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or emailed to council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Further information and a position description is available from Human Resources or visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Written applications including resumé and experience should be sent to: Kirsten Taylor Office Manager Gippsland Foot Clinic 65 Victoria Street Warragul, VIC 3820 Or email to: warragul@footclinic.com.au

South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4, Leongatha Vic 3953 e-mail - council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Phone (03) 56629200

Educational Management 2 Positions Available

Do you have exceptional leadership and people management skills that you would like to fully explore in a challenging and exciting role in educational management? GippsTAFE is looking for energetic and respected senior managers with experience in the implementation of change initiatives to take on Campus Manager roles. You will have strong business acumen with an ability to lead and motivate staff in a highly competitive environment. These positions are part of the senior leadership team of the Institute and offer a rewarding career with variety and challenge and the ability to have major influence at the highest level of the organisation.

SITUATION VACANT

Appointment to a position of Campus Manager GippsTAFE means that you may be located at any of GippsTAFE’s 5 campuses. GippsTAFE has 4 regional campuses throughout Gippsland in eastern Victoria, and a 5th campus in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The initial locations of these two appointments will be at the Warragul and Leongatha campuses.

Kitchen sales/design

The successful applicants will receive an attractive remuneration package within the GippsTAFE Manager structure of $94,080 inclusive of superannuation and motor vehicle. Annual performance reviews, KPI’s and associated increases apply within this structure. An initial 3 year contract with a 6 month probationary period will apply.

An opportunity exists for a suitably qualified person to join our kitchen sales design team. The successful applicant will have excellent communication and computer skills, punctuality, reliability and be able to work in a busy team environment.

This appointment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Victorian Working With Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Record Check.

Customer service and attention to detail are a key requirement for this position. A joinery background would be preferred but not necessary. Capeview is committed to providing you with ongoing training and support to ensure your success.

• Further job details and a Position Description outlining the positions duties and responsibilities is available from our website www.gippstafe.vic.edu.au Applicants must apply online via this website – GippsTAFE Campus Manager (Job Reference No: 1210) • No late or hard copy applications will be accepted. • For assistance applying online, please contact the Human Resources Department on 5120 4570.

Applications via mail to: Mark Warren PO Box 115 Wonthaggi 3995 Closing date Friday, March 26, 2010.

For further information regarding the position, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Dr Peter Whitley, CEO prior to applying – phone 03 5120 4533.

Closing date for the above position is no later than 9.00am on Monday 8 March 2010. ZO020360 HS1082

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WAITING STAFF & DISHY REQUIRED Casual waiting work & Wash up positions available Experience not essential Contact Anthony on 5956 9520

The Foreshore Bar & Restaurant Rhyll

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situations vacant BOOKKEEPER WANTED We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join us in a new venture within the Leongatha/ Korumburra area. Experience with MYOB and Wage Easy is essential. Applicants should be extremely organised and work well as part of a team. An administration background is also desirable. Salary is negotiable - based on experience. Apply in writing to: tpatterson22@hotmail.com or 2 Anita Av. Dingley 3172

Town Planners Join the excitement of town planning at Bass Coast with growth and development the envy of regions across Australia. Employment opportunities continue to emerge for planning professionals to help steer development in line with community expectations.

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CHEF WANTED We are looking for an experienced Chef to join us in a new beginning! This opportunity will allow you to build from a blank canvas to create a new exciting menu. Salary is negotiable and there is potential for accommodation if required. The recently refurbished establishment is located within the Leongatha/ Korumburra area. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Apply in writing to: tpatterson22@hotmail.com or 2 Anita Av. Dingley 3172

100 ACRES, good water and facilities. Fish Creek. Ph: 5683-2562.

TRAINER POSITIONS AVAILABLE Agribusiness ECG seeks Trainers to deliver in the above industry areas. Industry experience and relevant qualifications, including Certificate IV in Training & Assessment required. The positions involve classroom and workplace training. Course delivery will be from ECG McMillan Warragul or Leongatha Campuses. Full time, part time or sessional positions are available. For a position description see ECG website: www.ecg.vic.edu.au or contact Lyn Butcher at lynb@ecg.vic.edu.au or on 5662 6700 Applications close Friday, March 26, 2010

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Strategic Planning Coordinator, Band 8.

Work on the implementation and operation of a strategic approach to land use in the Shire. Statutory Planner, Band 5. Provide advice on a range of permit applications in accordance with planning legislation. Community Engagement Facilitator/Planner, Band 5-6. Develop, implement and manage a community and stakeholder engagement framework for land use planning. Opportunity to truly communicate and interact with the community. Applications close Sunday, 7 March 2010. Contact Brooke Pearson at: brooke.pearson@hays.com.au or 03 8616 8400. hays.com.au Bass Coast Shire Council, 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi VIC 3995 | DX 34903 Wonthaggi | PO Box 118, Wonthaggi VIC 3995 | 1300 BCOAST (226 278) for standard call cost | basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au | www.basscoast.vic.gov.au

JEMINY HAIR & HEALTH FULLY QUALIFIED HAIRDRESSER required

Manage planning professionals and assess complex and interesting development proposals.

Strategic Planner x 2, Band 5-6.

agistment

45 ACRES - agistment, short term till Sept. Mardan. Ph: 5664-1320.

Statutory Planning Coordinator, Band 8.

Lead and motivate a team of planning professionals to ensure the effective implementation of a strategic approach to land use in the region.

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Inclusion Support Facilitator Part time (Wonthaggi)

(Re-advertised. Previous applicants need not apply) Noah’s Ark is a state-wide community organisation that provides a range of early childhood intervention and inclusion support services. Noah’s Ark is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated person to work in our Inclusion Support Team based in Wonthaggi at 0.7 EFT (60.80hrs pfn) days negotiable. The role supports the inclusion of all children in Commonwealth funded child care settings. Applicants ideally should have a relevant Early Childhood qualification and experience in the Early Childhood field. A position description is available by contacting Dale Kiel on 8823 8600 or email hr@noahsarkinc.org.au Applicants will be subject to a current Police Check and a Working with Children Check. Email resumé and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to hr@noahsarkinc.org.au or post to Noah’s Ark, 1283 Malvern Road, Malvern 3144. Applications close: March 8, 2010 Visit us www.noahsarkinc.org.au Valuing children in their diversity

Call Jem and the crew on 5674 3122 or drop in with a resumé in Main Street, Inverloch.

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VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Contact: 0408320001.

WILDDOG VALLEY, 3 bdrm farm house, no pets, no smokers, $225 pw. Available March 4. Call Don 5668-9269.

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

CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC. Repairs and services

Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012

work wanted

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

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TRAVEL CONSULTANT

A position exists for a Domestic and International Sales Consultant EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL Contact Jill at Jetset Leongatha Phone 5662 3601 or Email to jill@travelexcellence.com.au

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MOBILE HAIR STYLIST & BEAUTY THERAPIST: Phone Deanne Dakers 0418-591744. Website: w w w. t h e o r g a n i c b e a u t y salon.com

South Gippsland Shire Council you’ll come for the beauty and stay for the lifestyle

Human Resource Management Coordinator

Recreation Coordinator

Up to $73k package including super

Up to $73k package including super and vehicle

South Gippsland Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated HR professional to join our Organisational Development team.

South Gippsland Shire Council seeks an energetic, experienced and qualiﬁed Recreation professional to lead the development and operation of Council’s recreation facilities and community recreation opportunities.

Reporting directly to the Organisational Development Manager, you will be responsible for providing excellent generalist HR support and advice to the organisation’s employees. Your diverse range of responsibilities will include but are not limited to human resource advice, support and delivery of council policy, performance management, recruitment, employee development and Industrial Relations. You will provide support to the Manager Organisational Development and play a key role in coaching Line Managers on people management, workforce relations and the delivery of Organisational Development initiatives. You will have tertiary qualiﬁcations in Human Resources or a related Business ﬁeld, HR Generalist experience and a well developed knowledge of contemporary HR procedures and practices.

The Recreation Coordinator supports, advises and assists recreation and leisure groups and Section 86 committees to maximise external funding opportunities and to develop and improve programs in accordance with Council policies, strategies and plans. The successful applicant will also require skill in community development, internal and external liaison, Council brieﬁng and report writing, strategic policy development, consultant management, grant applications and budgeting. An independent work ethic and the ability to manage a range of competing priorities are essential.

KONGWAK MARKET

This position is also subject to a satisfactory police check.

Applications addressing the selection criteria are to be submitted by 5pm Friday 12th March 2010 addressed to: Human Resources, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or emailed to careers@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Horticulture Apprenticeships

Aged & Disability Carers We are seeking two suitably qualiﬁed Aged and Disability Carers, one to service the Leongatha and surrounding areas and one to service the Foster and surrounding areas.

AGA is a not-for-proﬁt organisation dedicated to helping people gain a qualiﬁcation and get their career started through apprenticeships with host employers, in this case the South Gippsland Shire Council Parks & Gardens Department.

You will assist frail aged, persons with a disability and carers of people with a disability to remain safe, secure and independent in their own homes by providing assistance with practical tasks and support including Home Care, Personal Care and Respite Care.

These positions are a great opportunity to kick start your career offering 4 years of guaranteed employment in an exciting industry whilst earning a Nationally Recognised Qualiﬁcation (Certiﬁcate III Horticulture Parks & Gardens).

The positions are located in Leongatha & Foster. Further information may be obtained by calling Steve Missen at South Gippsland Shire Council on (03) 5662 9104.

We welcome direct discussion with Maureen Grabham or Diane Byrnes regarding these positions.

To obtain a position description please visit www.agaustralia.com.au/careers

Further information and a position description is available from Human Resources or visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Working with a major bank in Foster, you will receive quality training and exceptional support in the workplace. As well as a great job, you will gain a nationally accredited qualification (Certificate III in Finance). To be successful in this position you must have good customer service and cash handling skills, be self motivated, a good communicator and be able to work within a busy, demanding environment. You must also meet your weekly sales targets. If you are enthusiastic and motivated and have a genuine interest in finance, then we would love to hear from you! To apply, please visit www.agaustralia.com.au/careers for an application form.

1300 AGA 000

For Urgent Sale Lounge suite: couch plus 2 recliners, green suede type material, EC, $800 ONO. Dining setting: Parker extension table with 6 velvet chairs. Plus illuminated sideboard/cocktail cabinet, EC, $1,200 ONO. Timber TV/stereo unit: Will ﬁt 30” (76cm) TV, $500 ONO. Phone 0400 211 065 or 5664 0057

tenders

World Day of Prayer

tenders

Friday, March 5

Parks Victoria invites…

LEONGATHA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10.30am ALL WELCOME

Tender No. 7765 – Construction of extensions to the existing visitor centre building at State Coal Mine, Wonthaggi Maintaining the health of our parks and reserves, while providing a range of excellent visitor services contributes to the environmental health of our state and the health and wellbeing of all Victorians – Healthy Parks Healthy People. Parks Victoria is calling for tenders from commercially registered building contractors to construct extensions to the existing visitor centre building at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi. Tender documentation and further information, may be obtained by calling Parks Victoria on 13 1963. Documents are available for inspection at the address below. Office hours are 8.30am – 5.30pm. Respondents are to lodge their tender responses marked CONFIDENTIAL, Tender No. 7765 – Construction of extensions to the existing visitor centre building at State Coal Mine, Wonthaggi, by 2.00pm Wednesday 31 March 2010 in the Tender Box located at Parks Victoria, Level 10, 535 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Vic 3000. Please note a mandatory meeting will be held at the visitors centre building at State Coal Mine, Wonthaggi on Friday 12 March 2010 at 11.00am. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Parks Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ST JOSEPH’S WONTHAGGI Debutante Ball May/June 2010 Interested girls 16 years and over Please contact: A/h Kaye Carew 5678 3221 or B/h school ofﬁce 5672 1052

STAMP & COIN FAIR Saturday, March 6 mitch 34552

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Apprenticeships Group Australia (AGA) have a fantastic opportunity for you to kick start your career in the banking sector. AGA specialises in helping young people start their careers with paid, protected employment and training. For more than 25 years we have been the trusted choice for apprentices and employers.

www.agaustralia.com.au

FURNITURE

South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4, Leongatha Vic 3953 e-mail - council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Phone (03) 56629200

FINANCE TRAINEESHIP

Applications close 5th March.

Trucks, tractors & farm machinery ALL AREAS 5658 1577 Complete vehicles

Applications close Friday 12th March 2010. Previous applicants need not apply.

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REMOVAL

To apply please complete an application form located on the Apprenticeships Group Australia website.

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FREE CAR

We are seeking intelligent, committed and motivated people with a sense of initiative who possesses a genuine interest in Horticulture. No previous experience is necessary.

These positions are subject to a satisfactory pre-employment medical and police check.

Inside and out Collectables, vintage, retro, trash, treasure, books, plants, lovely veg, yummy wine, loads of fabulous clothes, curry, snags, coffee and more... Kirsty is cutting hair this week too! Treat yourself, come see Stephen McCulloch perform ... he's sensational! Music from 11am ish Call Jane for more details 0417 142 478 Kongwak Market is a smoke free event

Further information and a position description is available from Human Resources or visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

South Gippsland Shire Council Parks & Gardens in conjunction with Apprenticeships Group Australia are seeking enthusiastic people to commence apprenticeships in Horticulture.

You will have obtained, or will be in the process of obtaining, a qualification in the Aged and Disability field, level 2 First Aid Certificate, current drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Sunday10am

We also welcome direct discussion with Peter Sharpe regarding this role.

Further information and a position description is available from Human Resources or visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

2 casual positions

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

This position is subject to a satisfactory Police and Working with Children Check (WWC).

“NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER”

Reporting to the Manager Social and Economic Development, this role includes review and implementation of Council’s Recreation and Open Space Strategies and liaison with Sports and Recreation Victoria and other government agencies.

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for and you have the qualiﬁcations and experience sought we would look forward to hearing from you. We also welcome direct discussion with Maggie Loughrey regarding this role.

CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG

9am - 4pm Uniting Church Hall INVERLOCH (opposite Post Office) Entry by gold coin donation LUCKY DOOR PRIZE

Enquiries: Daryl 5674 5579 or Dawn 5674 3382

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for sale AIR CONDITIONER, split system, mobile, also heats, dehumidifies and fans, VGC, $250. Also double glass door swivel TV stand with shelves, $60. Ph: 0418686439.

public notices

for sale BOAT, 14’ Stejcraft fibreglass half cabin, Evinrude Lark 50 p/tilt, Dunbar tilt trailer, all safety equipment, set up for fishing, $4,750. 5659-8103. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175

public notices

TARWIN LOWER MARKET The next Tarwin Lower market will be held at Tarwin Lower Hall on: Monday, March 8 Many stalls including fresh produce, plants, tools, books, craft, clothing, and bric-a-brac Enquiries/Bookings to Hall Secretary, Carol Dwyer Ph: 5663 7657

SHORT COURSES TERM 1, 2010 Computers: Social networking, eBay, internet, email First Aid: CPR, Level 1 & 2, EpiPEN, March 24 & 28 Public Speaking - Speaking with Confidence Growing Herbs - March 2010 Introduction to Garden Design Languages: German & Spanish Farm Chem - March 17 & 24 Welding for Beginners, Operate & Maintain Chainsaws Quad bikes on farms

For further information please contact: ECG Southern Gippsland (03) 5662 6700, sgadmin@ecg.vic.edu.au

PUBLIC NOTICE South Gippsland (Leongatha) Diabetes Support Group

Information Seminar: Safe Travel with Diabetes Where: To be held at the Leongatha Dakers Centre When: On Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Time: 1.30pm Guest Speaker: Christine Brunt (Diabetes Educator GSHS) All welcome

CLEAR ACCESS TO WATER METERS South Gippsland Water reads water meters 3 times a year, in March, July and November. This ensures you receive accurate accounts based on the amount of water you have used over the 4 monthly period between accounts. You can help the meter readers to continue this service by maintaining the area around the water meter, so that it is easy to locate, and easy to read. Clear away shrubs and vegetation around the water meter and make sure it is above the ground. Allow a clear track to the meter so that the meter readers can get close enough without having to side step plants and shrubs or step over garden beds. These simple actions will make the reading of meters quick and easy and help keep your accounts as accurate as possible. For more information contact our Customer Service Staff on 1300 851 636 or 5682 0444

for sale

garage sales

HARLEY DAVIDSON Superglide, 1997, custom tank, forward controls, twin disc front end, Badlander seat, excellent condition, 70,000km, EY122, $13,800 neg. 0417-367208.

GARAGE FREE CAR REMOVAL SALE 2 Royston Street, MEENIYAN

HAY - new season oaten, small squares and 5x4 rounds. Top quality. Ph: 0438-056987.

Saturday, March 6 9am - 3pm

HAY - small square bales, $8 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. 4,000 available now. Mardan, 5664-1320.

Furniture, videos Loads of bargains

HAY - small squares, excellent quality, $7 each. Can deliver. Ph: 0419313483.

MDF architrave and skirting boards, primed, bevelled. 67mm x 18mm, new, in pack, 96 lengths at 5.4m each. $450 the lot. Ph: 0409-850324. MOBILITY SCOOTER, suspension, luxury model, 40km per charge, new Nov 09, unused. New $3,900, sell $2,350. Can deliver. Ph: 0405-170994. PARROTS, superb, 2 breeding pairs, $200 per pair. Category 1 licence required. Kardella. Ph: 5662-3221, mob. 0428350407. SILAGE, pasture, heavy rolls, $44 each. Ph: 0419343307 or 5674-5520. SILAGE: Knifed, inoc, clover and rye, excellent quality, $66. HAY: 5x4 from $38.50. 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. TIMBER - kiln dried blackwood, clear pine, silver wattle. Most sizes for furniture and craft. Also builder’s graded structural pine. Phone 5681-2261.

livestock ALPACAS - herd reduction sale, good prices for whole males, females, some with crias. Tarwin Lower. Joss 5663-2341. CHOOKS, Isa Brown pullets for sale. Genuine free range eggs available. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Mirboo North. Ph: 0417-384760. FARRIER - horse quality trimming and shoeing. Phone Ben 0439-206925.

DUST BAGS

Sales

FREE

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

5672 3127

used machinery TRACTOR - John Deere 6610, 2000 model, 120hp, 6350hrs inc. 1 y.o. Quickie Q65 front-end loader, forks, bucket and Reece silage bale grab. In excellent condition, $65,000 inc. GST ONO. Phone Sam 0408-538464.

wanted RENTAL PROPERTIES We desperately need available rental properties in and around Leongatha. We have huge demand for rental properties, with quality applicants waiting for suitable homes and would be more than happy to give you a free, no obligation appraisal on your property. Call Carly today to arrange an inspection. 5662-0922 or 0417-382979. If your property is exclusively listed with another agent, please disregard this notice.

garage sales

5672 2946 0417 556 593

Saturday, March 6

THE INVERLOCH KINDERGARTEN

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

marriage celebrant

MEGA GARAGE SALE

Jenny Milkins

Sunday, March 7

All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

will be held on

QUOTES

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers

COMMODORE VY SS 6-speed man. 5.7 lt, leather int., black, 125,000km, UKO346, $18,900. 0429919995.

8am

Repairs

All machinery Bins provided

COMMODORE VT 98 Executive sedan, reg. PKI079 expire July 10, RWC, VGC, $6,250. Ph: 0407-804055.

Ride-on mower Rover Rancher Furniture Household goods Plants No early birds

VACUUM CLEANER

Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal

GARAGE SALE 40 Brumley Street LEONGATHA

HEN HOUSES, fox proof, good quality, 6-8 chooks. The perfect henhouse. Ph: 5664-2443. KELPIE, black with tan markings, 2 y.o. desexed male, likeable and sociable with good working potential, free to good home. Ph: 0409-412498.

used vehicles

from 9am - 1pm At the Inverloch Kindergarten 2 Edgar St, Inverloch Don’t miss out on some great bargains! If you would like to donate quality goods to a good cause, with all proﬁts going directly to the Inverloch Kindergarten, we’d like to hear from you! Please call Alice on 0401 063 382

GARAGE SALE Saturday & Sunday March 6 & 7 From 9am 6 PARIS CRESCENT VENUS BAY Antiques, surfboard, numerous household items and clothes INVERLOCH, 7 Ripple Drive, March 7 and 8, 8am. House sold, huge sale, all must go. Collectables, plants and more.

garage sales

HUGE

GARAGE SALE Where: Big shed, corner Fish Creek-Foster Road and Maines Way, Foster When: Saturday, March 6, 8am What: Vintage items from 50s, 60s and 70s to suit collectors. Camping, fishing, computer gear, household, furniture, bric-a-brac, etc. Watch out for: Bike, electric golf buggy, tent, golf clubs

... & lots more excellent stuff!

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

MERLENE STRATTON Leongatha 5662 2574

in memoriam HAW - Nevill William John. Passed away 4/3/09. Thank you for the years we shared, the love you gave and the way you cared. Sadly missed by all. Florrie and family. HAW - Nevill. March 4, 2009. A year has gone past and it has not got easier. We still wait for you to walk in the door. You are always in our heart. June, Ken and family.

message of hope THE sovereign Lord is my strength! He will make me as sure footed as a deer and bring me safely over the mountains. Habakkuk 3:19.

births

COUPER - MITCHELL To Tim and Sam, congratulations on the safe arrival of Ryllie Mitchell Couper. Thank you for our beautiful little grandson to Keith and Glenda Couper of Dumbalk, little nephew to Natalie and Narelle, first great grandchild to John and Elsie Evison of Wonthaggi.

COUPER - MITCHELL Tim and Sam are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their first child, Ryllie Mitchell Couper, on February 17 at South Gippsland Hospital, Foster. Ryllie weighed 3100gm (6lb 13oz) at birth.

HUGHES - HOEKSTRA Eliza, Kieren and Harry welcome with love Elizabeth Jane Hoekstra, born 22/2/2010, 7lb 7oz. Our sincere appreciation to Drs. Tim Linton and Graham Toohill, Ben, and all the mid nurses and staff at Leongatha Hospital. LANDRY - LAMERS Congratulations Clare and Mick on the safe arrival of your daughter, Kelsey Rita. A beautiful sister for Lara, and another precious grandchild to love and cherish. Love Nana and Grandad.

bereavement thanks

THE family of Eva Brooks would like to thank everyone for their sympathy, love and kindness shown to them at the sad loss of their loved Mother, Nana and Little Nana, who passed away at the Prom View Lodge, Toora on January 31, 2010.

funerals

BALL - The Funeral Service for the late Mrs Barbara Ruth Ball will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Leongatha, tomorrow, Wednesday, March 3, 2010, commencing at 11am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the church. Paul and Margaret Beck HANDLEY FUNERAL SERVICES Leongatha Korumburra 5662-2717 AFDA

crossword solutions CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8211 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1,Embitter (anag.). 6, Anna (rev.). 8, Cuff. 9, Miles out. 10, Storm. 11, As-tern. 13, G-Al-osh. 15, ExC-els. 17, P-I-rate. 19, S-port. 22, Fa-rewe-ll. 23, T(w)oy(ear)s. 24, Flat. 25, Training. Down - 2, Mount. 3, Infer-no. 4, To-me. 5, Re-lease-d. 6, As-set. 7, Neutral. 12, Cheese it. 14, A-big-AI-L. 16, Cap-Stan. 18, Aver-t. 20, Ray-on. 21, El-la. QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8211 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Convulse. 6, Baby. 8, Poor. 9, Cretonne. 10, Drool. 11, Valour. 13, Sleepy. 15, Thirty. 17, Squash. 19, Broad. 22, Mediocre. 23, Emit. 24, Free. 25, Luscious. Down - 2, Odour. 3, Verbose. 4, Luck. 5, Enervate. 6, Broil. 7, Banquet. 12, Mythical. 14, Liqueur. 16, Israeli. 18, Agile. 20, Adieu. 21, Mess.

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Classifieds PHONE 5662 5555 P FAX 5662 4350

deaths BALL (nee Davis) Barbara. August 7, 1940 - February 27, 2010. Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital. Aged 69 years. After a long and brave illness. Loving wife of Wally for 50 years. Loving mother of Julie (dec.), Pam and Wendy. Loving grandma of Matt, Jason, Kylie, Michael, Zoe and Holly. Loving great grandma of Tyson, Georgia, and Joey. Forever in our hearts. Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital after a long and brave fight. There are no words to express my feelings. We shared 50 wonderful years together and I will miss you every day. I love you always and forever. Your loving husband Wally. Barb a very special lady. Gone but not forgotten. Special memories that will stay forever. Devoted mum of Julie in heaven and Alan, dear friend of Denise. Special grandma to Matt and Jason and great grandma of Tyson and Georgia Goldsmith. Friend of Mary. Mum, Grandma, Barb. What will we do without you. You were our friend, our confidant, our adviser and our critic. We came to you when we were sad, happy or confused, when we needed advice or just a hug. You held us all together. Now you’re gone and nothing will ever be the same. You were everything to us. We love you and will forever. Rest in peace now. Love forever Pam, Graeme, Kylie, Zac, Michael, Nat and Joey. To our dearest, most special mum, grandma and friend. You have always been there for us and I am so grateful that I could be there for you. You were my rock and it is nearly impossible to imagine our lives without you. We will love you forever and treasure all the special moments. Give Julie a big kiss and cuddle for me. All our love Wendy, Adrian, Zoe and Holly xxxx. Passed away peacefully. A special daughter and sister. The memories will last forever. Our thoughts are with Wally, Pam, Wendy and families. Rest in peace Olive, John, Ted, Bev, Ross and families. Barb my special friend, will miss our cappucinos and talks, also our shopping trips. Rest in peace now. Audrey Goldsmith. BALL - Barbara. Wonderful Life Member of Town Netball Club. Player, umpire, committee member and president for many years. Remembered by past and present players and families.

deaths BALL (Davis) - Barbara. Dear Barb a true and special friend. Treasured memories. With our love Merilyn, Mervyn and family. BALL (Davis) - Barbara. Goodbye to our very dear friend. One of four. Loving memories of the good times. Dawn, Heather.

Merilyn

and

BALL - Barbara. Our heartfelt love to Wally and families. A much valued friendship through netball and deb balls. No. 1 model for Silk Purse and Shan’s. Barb was one of a kind. A spade was a spade. Her heart was a diamond. Go in peace and love. Shirleyanne, Glenn, and family. BALL - Barbara. 27/2/10. Remembering the good times. Love to Wally and family. Heather and Bruce. So sadly missed. BALL (Davis) - Barbara. Dear Barb, 58 years of friendship, treasured forever. Loving sympathy to all of her family. Dawn, Ashton and family. BALL - Barbara. Thank you for your friendship and support Barb, I will miss our Saturday chats. A courageous lady now at peace. Give Jules a hug from me. Love Ally O. BALL - Barbara. Condolences to Wally and family. Your spirit, courage and determination will always be an inspiration. Rest peacefully. Heather Bruce. BALL - Barb. Treasured memories of our long chats, our laughs and shared thoughts will be with us always. Give Jules a huge for me. Wendy we will continue to meet for coffee as we have done for the past 6 years. Love Suzi, Wayne, Ashlee, Jordy and Edie. BALL - Barbara. A special long-time friend who displayed great courage and optimism in the face of adversity. Years of happy netball memories. Dear ‘Babs’ and neighbour to the late Mother Bowtell. Re-united with her beloved Julie. Pat, Keith and family. BEYER - Ronnie. You were taken too soon. Thanks for your friendship, you were a hard worker and always reliable, and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with Maz, Alex and Jake. Greg, Janine and family. BEYER - Ronnie. Taken suddenly. Ronnie you will be greatly missed by all the staff at Shield Master. Sympathy to Maz, Alex and Jake.

Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.

Now they’re Super Veterans LEONGATHA Bowls Club celebrated a special milestone of two members last week. Fred Sauvarin and Don Strong have reached the age of 80 and were presented with Super Veterans badges to mark the occasion on Wednesday. Ofﬁcial representative of Bowls Victoria, David Marsh, had the honour of handing over the badges. Mr Marsh said they had been good clubmen over their time. “I hope each of you have continuing success around the club,” he said. Mr Sauvarin joined the club in the 1971/1972 season. He played pennant in Division 2 this season. During his career he was part of two Division 1 and one Division 2 pennant premierships. The veteran won the club championship three times. Mr Sauvarin was victorious in each of the SGBA champion of champions, SGBA fours championship,

Group 8 veteran singles championship, club pairs championship and B Grade championship once. He won the 100 up championship three times and the president’s handicap championship four times. In 2008 he won the Gordon Langdon Memorial Trophy. During the mid-1980s he was selected in the Victorian number two side. Throughout Mr Sauvarin’s bowling career at Leongatha he was a runnerup numerous times for different events. Mr Sauvarin has an illustrious record of service to the club. He was president for a year, senior vice president for two years and junior vice president for two years. He also spent time as an SGBA delegate, and served on the men’s committee, match committee, house committee and sponsorship committee. Mr Sauvarin was club coach for an impressive 17 years and acted as pennant selector for two years. He said that those present were all his friends in bowls. “I’m always happy to put

Well done: ofﬁcial representative of Bowls Victoria David Marsh, Super Veterans Don Strong and Fred Sauvarin, and Fred’s bowling mate Max Morcroft. my hand out and say g’day,” he said. Mr Strong joined the Leongatha Bowl Club for the 1988/1989 season. He was B Grade champion in 1998. He was twice runner-up champion in both B Grade and C Grade. Mr Strong has played 166 pennant games for Leongatha,

which included Division 2 premierships in 1991 and 1998. Ill health has forced him off the green in recent years, but he remains a member of the club. Ofﬁce bearing roles include 11 years as an accredited umpire, two years on the mens committee, six years on

the match committee including one year as chairman, 11 years on the greens committee and one year on the house committee. Mr Strong thanked the club for the badge memento. “It doesn’t seem that long ago that I started here,” he said.

Wonthaggi’s swimming win SOUTH Gippsland’s secondary colleges competed for swimming glory at Korumburra on Tuesday. Wonthaggi was the winner by a huge margin. They were followed by Korumburra, South Gippsland (Foster), Mirboo North, Leongatha and Yarram. South Gippsland Secondary College took the handicap honours followed by Mirboo North, Korumburra, Yarram, Leongatha and Wonthaggi.

Beau van Agtmaal broke records in the male 15 years 50 metre freestyle and butterﬂy for Wonthaggi. Harriet Bates set a new record in the open female 200m freestyle for Wonthaggi. Wonthaggi’s male and female 13 years relay teams both broke records. Lachlan Wright was Leongatha’s most successful swimmer, coming equal ﬁrst in the 13 years boys. Max Rounds, Lauren Goldie and Sophie Bolge also placed among the top swimmers in their age group for Leongatha.

Wonthaggi aths star at championships THIRTY-TWO Wonthaggi athletes were among 500 athletes from all over Gippsland who competed at the Gippsland Regional Athletics Championships last Sunday, February 21. Wonthaggi athletes brought home an impressive haul of 45 medals between them: 15 gold, 16 silver and 14 bronze. All athletes performed at their best, with most doing PBs. Their performance was of such a high standard at this meet that five club records were broken and one was equalled. Our record breakers were Taylah Cook, Under 9 girls 400 metres; Declan Ryan Under 11 boys high jump and 1500 metre run; Sadie Plumb: Under 14 girls 800 metres and 1500 metres. Samantha Davis equalled the Under 14 girls high jump record. Athletes who win an event at one of the eight regional championships held throughout the state on the weekend automatically qualify for the state championships at Olympic Park later next month. A further 16 places in each event at the state championships are allocated to the 16 best performances, across all regions, that did not automatically qualify. Wonthaggi will be well represented in 24 events at the state championships, 15 automatic qualifiers and nine performance based progressions. Highlight of the day for the club was our Under 10 boys trifecta in the 60 metre hurdles final. Brodie Anderson had a great championship, winning three gold medals. His win in the 800 metres was inspiring. With 150 metres to go he was 10 metres behind the leader. Not one to give up, Brodie found the energy from somewhere to unwind an explosive sprint and he won, pulling away by over 10 metres. Ciara Ryan, Declan Ryan and Sadie Plumb also performed well, winning two gold medals each. Declan Kirkpatrick, Tahlah Cook, Jade Dalton, Sandra Plumb, Samantha Davis and Pat Ryan all won a gold medal each. Taylah Cook was also inspirational in winning her 400 metre final. Taylah led into the straight but was soon headed by a competitor. Taylah fought back to again take the lead, was passed again in the shadows of the post but kicked again to win in a tight finish, smashing the Under 9 girls 400 metre record, which has stood for 42 years, in the process. Meanwhile 59 keen athletes turned out on a bleak morning for Little Athletics on Saturday. This was a terrific roll up considering the threatening weather. The thunderbolts weren’t limited to the sky either, with another Under 6 record being equalled and almost all athletes achieving a number of PBs. Brodie Mabilia continues his affair with high jump, equalling the Under 6 boy’s record for the third time this year. Try jumping 81cm Brodie, and you’ll have it on your own.

Individual champions: Boys: 13yr, Lachlan Wright (LSC), Oliver Bates (WSC); 14 yr, Rhett BoscombeHill (MNSC); 15yr, Beau Van Agtmaal (WSC); 16yr, Christopher Irwin (MNSC); 17yr, Cameron Juha (YSC); and 20yr, Nicholas Paterson (KSC) and Nick Foon (WSC). Girls: 13yr, Molly Edwards (WSC); 14yr, Katelyn Adkins (KSC); 15yr, Harriet Bates (WSC); 16yr, Abbey SheldonWilliam (WSC); 17yr, Georgia Kaye-Helmot (WSC); and 20yr, Marnie Petersen (WSC).

Leongatha squash Results A Grade: Roar 3-10-126 d Glory 1-7-108. Victory 3-10-129 d United 1-7-98. Jets 3-11-123 d Phoenix 1-595. Mariners 3-10-131 d Fury 1-7-123. Match of the week: In one of the tightest matches of the A Grade competition to date, Adam Dean, who has been playing strong competitive squash, took on one of our best number two players Michael Westaway. Michael has the ability to work his player around the court using deft touch shots and great cross court shots. Adam, who is a tenacious competitor, hits great length and consistent hard attacking forehands. A great five setter going to Michael three games 35 points; Adam two games 33 points. B Grade: Mirboo 2-10129 d Korumburra 2-8-107. Nerrena 2-10-122 d Leongatha 2-8-96. Mardan 3-9-105 d Stony 1-5-63. Inverloch 2-782 d Tarwin 1-4-60. Match of the week: Bill Windsor and Jack Stephenson - Jack got off to a good start after a couple of weeks’ break taking the first game nine four. Bill is new to the game of squash, but is super fit and runs every ball down. He took the second game 9 - 3. The third and fourth games were closely contested with both games going to 10 and evening the score to two games all. Bill got the early break in the fifth game and managed to hang on for the win three games 40 points to Jack two games 36 points.

Record breaker: Beau van Agtmaal broke records in the U15 boys butterﬂy and freestyle. He is with fellow Wonthaggi Secondary College student Nick Foon who was equal 20 year champion.

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

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - PAGE 43

It’s a new golf season THE 2010 golﬁng season opened at Woorayl Golf Club on Sunday.

New season: Carolyn Cripps (SGLGA Secretary), Gale Tyers (SGLGA President) and Lee Clements (district handicapper).

South Gippsland Ladies Golf Association THE SGLGA held their opening day at the Foster Golf Club on Friday, February 26 with 60 players in the ﬁeld. The day was sponsored by Ray and Maree Anderson from Handley Funerals Services Wonthaggi. The winners in A Grade were Barb Warren and Marg Blake from Foster with a great 47 points, runners up were Gale Tyers and June Eddy Foster with 46 points. The B Grade winners were Kaylene

Leongatha ONCE a year we play a foursomes event, and while some may say that is once too often, it provides golfers with a genuine challenge. Winners of the day’s event were Gordon Morrison and Peter Hobson who had an excellent 90-21½-68½. Runners-up were Ted Bruinewoud and Ray Burton with net 70. Pairs to win balls were: A. Sperling - J. Cummins 71, D. Clemann - I. Nunn 72, C. Sperling - J. Smith 72½, D. Bethune - D. Malone 73, T. McCarthy - M. Kavanagh 73½. The four pairs who qualiﬁed for the match play ﬁnals appear very evenly matched. Ted Bruinewoud and Ray Burton (87) will play Col Sperling and Jon Smith (88), while Doug Clemann and Ian Nunn (87) will play Denis Hanna and Geoff McDonald (87).

Tuesday Pat Mitchell is a new name on the winners’ list and he took A Grade with 39 points on a 13 handicap. Keith Finney continues to decimate his handicap after scoring 42 points to win B Grade.

Morris and Joy O’Sullivan Foster with 46 points and the runners up were Julie Evans and Vicki Milner Wonthaggi with 45 points. Thanks to all the clubs for their attendance. The new SGLGA committee for 2010 are: President Gale Tyers (Foster), Secretary Carolyn Cripps (Lang Lang) Handicap manager Lee Clements (Korumburra) District Delegate Maxine Eabry (Leongatha) Match Committee Irene Holm (Meeniyan), Anne Walker (Wonthaggi) and Ann Horstra (Foster).

Ted Bruinewoud and Tim McCarthy were the nearest the pin winners and balls were won by the following: P. Hobson 39, P. Brown, K. Gardner, I. Nunn 38; M. Edney, B. Cathie 37; J. Curtis, K. Macfarlane, T. McCarthy, L. Newton, E. Poole 36.

Thursday A full ambrose ﬁeld of 22 teams contested the Dandenong club ‘grab a lefty’ day. Just one-eighth of a stroke decided the issue, with the winning team of Dave Vorwerg, Vic Rowlands, Col and Al Sperling coming in with 543/8. On 54½ were Ian Barlow, Ray Davies, Peter Horman and Bruce Aitken. Nearest the pin winners were Dave Vorwerg and Ray Davies. Down the line balls: B. Kimberley, B. Prowse, N. Farley, T. Poulton 555/8; P. Walsh, J. Mackay, P. Morris, A. Edney 557/8; P. Hartigan, B. Clark, P. Waters, C. Leaver 56¼; N. Cairns, A. Cairns, J. Howard, R. Thomas 563/8. Hyland Cup entries close this Sunday, and Saturday’s event is stableford followed by the three stroke rounds for the club championships.

Ladies AN early start on Wednesday for the 44 players in the Colin Watson Holden sta-

Smooth style: Tom Ryan follows his putt all the way to the ﬁfth hole at Woorayl Golf Club on Saturday.

Twenty-seven pairs competed in the Mixed Canadian Foursomes event. Given the hot summer we have experienced, the Woorayl Golf Course was in great condition. When the rain begins to fall, the new dam along side the 5th fairway will be of signiﬁcant assistance during next summer, and could also prove a challenge for any wayward shots. The A Grade scratch saw a tie between Fred and Gale Tyers (Foster), and Russell and Maureen Williams (Leongatha). It was decided that rather than have a playoff, the result be decided by a countback, and this saw Russell and Maureen Williams declared the victors. The B Grade scratch event was a runaway win for Phil Smedley and Karen Benson (Meeniyan) with an 88 off the stick. The results of all events were: Event number 1, mixed Canadian 18 holes scratch - A Grade winners: R. Williams, M. Williams 81 on countback F. and G. Tyers.

bleford day with a shotgun start. Conditions were warm with the holes placed well back on the greens. In A Grade the scores were very good. It was Nancy Sperling, returning to her youthful best, who came in with a great 41 points to win the day and earn a handicap break. Gwen Chapman was the winner in B Grade with 37points. Marg Grifﬁths also had a wonderful score of 41 points to win C Grade and a new handicap. Balls went to Wendy Surman 40, Marea Maher and Isobel Sutherland , 37, Maxine Eabry, Joc Howson, both 36, Val Brydon and Lesley Renwick, 35, Marg Danks and Marg Berry, 34, Jan Bissett and Jill Steer, 33. Nearest the pin was won by Loris Clark on the 14th and Wendy Surman on the 16th. Marg Berry was the winner on Saturday 27 with 39 points.

Event number 2, mixed Canadian 18 holes scratch - B Grade winners: P. Smedley, K. Benson 88. Event number 3, mixed Canadian 18 holes handicap. A Grade winners: B. Thomas and S. Thomas 66½. Event number 4, mixed Canadian 18 holes handicap. B Grade winners: K. Stockdale, J. Stockdale 66. Event number 5, mixed Canadian 9 holes handicap (out). A and B Grades winners: D. Hunter, J. Cripps 33. Event number 6, mixed Canadian nine holes handicap (in). A and B

Grades: Winners B. Clasby and M. Clasby 31¾. Event number 7 nearest the pin, 8th hole men’s winner P. Smedley. Event number 8, nearest the pin, 17th hole ladies winner G. Tyers. Balls down the line: P. Smedley, K. Benson 59. K. Stockdale, J. Stockdale 66. B. Thomas, S. Thomas 66½. R. Williams, M. Williams 67½. B. Clasby, M. Clasby 67½. E. Poole and A. Poole 68½. D. Clemann, P. Harvey 68½. P. Rayson and S. Rayson 69. F. Tyers and G. Tyers 69½.

Opening day: B Grade scratch winners Phil Smedley and Karen Benson, VGA councillor Mark Mallaly, and Maureen and Russell Williams - A Grade scratch winners.

Meeniyan ladies OVER the past few weeks we have seen some great scores recorded with a few handicaps broken. On February 17 with 29 players Maureen Hams won section one with 37 points while in section two, sister-in-laws Dot Elliott and Kristen Elliott both came in with 40 points with Dot winning on a countback. Kristen took out the best nine with 24 points. Down the line balls went to Verna McIlwaine 34, Mary Trease 33, Janine Redpath 33, Lyn Jennison 33, Grace Benson 32 along with Robyn Grifﬁths 32. February 24 once again saw 27 players join in a three ball better ball format with Gwen Heppell, Janine Redpath and new player Tanya Thorson take out the prizes for the day with a wonderful 90 points. Runners-up were Fay Smallman, Eileen Dorling and another new player Linda Brown with 81 points. Down the line balls went to last year’s winning team Nereda Scholte, Veronica Park and Lyn Jennison with 81 points.

Wendy Surman, 36, Dot Stubbs and Di. Williams, 35 won balls down the line.

Woorayl ladies ON Wednesday, February 24 a par event was played which was sponsored by Marg Harris. The AWCR was 72. The winners were: A Grade S. Wakefield 14 sq, B Grade D. Jarvis 25 +6, C Grade I. Gilliam 34 +3. Nine holes out - S. Lagden +2. Nearest the pin: 8th J. Smith, 17th C. Johnson, 2nd shot on the 11th S. Wakefield. Down the line balls: J. Riseley +2, M. Harris sq, B. McLean +2, A. Forsyth sq.Handicap break: B. McLean 45 to 44, Dot Jarvis 25 to 23, I. Gilliam 34 to 33. Well done girls. Next week is monthly medal stroke and putting, first round Hay’s Jewellers trophy. Red Cross stall, bring and buy day.

Foster SATURDAY, February 6 - stableford, third round Stig Nelander trophy winner A Grade: Norm Cooper (12) 41 pts. Winner B Grade: Greg Paine (17) 41 points. Down the line balls: Paul Robinson (9) 40 points, Jim Parry (9) 37 points, Noel Black (7) 37 points, Garry Clavarino (14) 36 points. Nearest the pin: 6th Garry Clavarino, 17th Brenton McKenzie. Money hole: $14 Brenton McKenzie. Friday, February 26 - twilight stableford winner: Neil Chandler (19) 20 points on countback.

So close: Gavin Maisey’s ball makes its way to the hole at Woorayl.

Down the line balls: Mark Prain (24) 20 points, Brenton McKenzie (14) 18 points. Nearest the pin: 13th Mark Prain, 17th M Wagstaff. Thursday, February 25 - stableford winner: Geoff Eddy (19) 38 points. Down the line balls: Peter Dight (6) 37 points. Nearest the pin: 15th Peter Dight. Wednesday, February 24 - par, Pam Mathers trophy. A Grade: Robyn Galloway (10) +3. B Grade: Joy O’Sullivan (34) +1 on countback. Down the line balls: Anne Horstra (16) +2, Rae Knee (21) +2, Alayne McKenzie (32) +1. Nearest the pin: 6th Robyn

Galloway, 17th Anne Horstra. Tuesday, February 23, stableford winner: Jim Parry (9) 38 points. Down the line balls: Peter Dight (6) 36 points, John Mathers (14) 35 points, Fred Tyers (12) 35 points. Coming events Tuesday, March 2 - par Wednesday, March 3 - Monthly medal. Thursday, March 4 - stableford. Friday, March 5 - twilight stableford. Saturday, March 6 - medal day. Ladies Saturday, March 6 - stroke. Sunday, March 7 – mixed competition. Monday, March 8 – ladies and men’s singles stableford.

Woorayl ON Saturday Middendorp Electrical sponsored our medal day. The winner of A Grade with a net 70 was Paul Challis while B Grade and the medal went to Graeme Winkler with a net 64. C Grade was won by Bob Hughes with a net 65. Balls down the line went to 71 on a countback and were won by J. Howard, B. Fiek, C. Salmon, G. Maisey, T. Jans, G. Fennell, P. Wallace, B. Thomas, G. Calder, L. Wakefield and M. Wilson. The CCR for the day was 69 and the nearest the pins went to G. Calder and N. Mckenzie. The ladies winner with 40 points was Jackie Hockey, with a ball going to A. Poole. It was also Mac Holt qualifying day and the qualifiers and their matches were G. Winkler, M. Wilson; T. Jans, G. Maisey; C. Salmon, B. Thomas; R. Hughes, P. Challis; T. Johnston, G. Calder; J. Howard, P. Wallace; B. Fiek, G. Fennell; G. Fixter, L. Wakefield. These matches to be completed by May 9. Thursday’s bar voucher went to Nev McKenzie with 42 points, courtesy of a scoring error. Balls went to Daryl Hunt and Roy Fisher. The nearest the pin went to Glen Fitzpatrick. The chicken run saw a chook go to M. James, with balls to J. Hassett and D. Clemann. Next Saturday is a par event sponsored by the landscapers, John and Ash Hickey.

Mirboo North

THERE were 24 starters for the stableford event on Thursday, February 25. The CCR was 69. A Grade winner was Bob Rushton (29) 41. Down the line: Mike Higgenbottom (31) 39, Jeff Hughes (15) 38 and Ron Funnell (18) 38. Birdies: 16th Ian Evison, 4th Peter Draper. Opening day February 27 There were 34 starters for the opening day sponsored by Gordon Graeme. The CCR was 69. Winners were Ian Evison, Chris Gunn (15) 67. Runners-up Joyce Dyke, Peter Chapman (20) 69. Down the line: Ray Mathews, Leanne St Ellen (17) 70, over ﬂow singles, Wayne Reynolds (12) 40. Down the line: Terry Bradshaw (8) 38, Russell Pentland (15) 38 countback. Nearest the pin: 2nd shot on the 1st T. Bradshaw, 4th pro pin, 6th Trevor Bailey / Sandra Evison, 13th Wayne Reynolds, 16th Sandra Evison, Terry Bradshaw. Pro pin 4th T. Bradshaw. Birdies: 4th W. Reynolds, T. Bradshaw, 6th Phil Garlick.

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Inverloch White wins Division 1

THE grand finals in the South Gippsland Bowls Association were played on Saturday in overcast and fine conditions. A thunderstorm passing through Wonthaggi around 5am dumped around 17mm on the greens at Wonthaggi, which slowed both greens significantly; however both greens still ran at around 13 seconds. Divisions 1, 2, 4 and 5 finals were played at Wonthaggi, whilst Divisions 3 and 6 were at Korumburra. The Division 1 final was played between the unbeaten Leongatha and Inverloch White. By the 21st end, with the scores at Leongatha 21 shots to Inverloch White 19, the large crowd of around 150 spectators knew they were in for an exciting day’s bowls. Whilst Ted Bott’s (Inverloch White) rink jumped out to a clear advantage, Michael Coram’s rink was finding it hard to score and were down by over 10 shots at the half way break. The remaining rink saw Col Watt

(Leongatha) and Ron Burge (Inverloch White) in a very tight tussle, with the scores being up and down throughout the ﬁrst half of the game. By the break, Leongatha had pulled away to a 41 to 32 overall lead, and it looked as though they were beginning to assert the dominance they had shown throughout the season. Following the break, Peter Kennedy (Leongatha) began to gnaw away at the lead Ted Bott had gained, as did Michael Coram (Inverloch) whose rink showed the ﬁrst signs of a revival, whilst Ron Burge (Inverloch White) and Col Watt continued in a titanic struggle for dominance. By the 72nd end, the scores were locked at 66 all, and it was at this stage that probably one of the shots of the season was played. With John Hall (Leongatha) holding one shot on Michael Coram’s (Inverloch White) rink, Alan Easterbrook (Inverloch 3rd) was asked to play through two front bowls and attempt to trail the kitty back

Inverloch, Division 1 premieres: Front: Ted Bott, David Roberts, Peter Shaw, Michael Raman, Ron Lawson, Alan Easterbrook and Ted O’Boyle. Back: John Hedley, Norman Hughes, Ron Burge, Kieran Gardiner, Mick Coram, Gavan Butler and Chas Buccilli.

Lang Lang, Division 2 premiers: Front: Geoff Patullo, Graeme Cobbett, Brad Asmus, Don Jeffery, Ken Mynard and Ralph Anderson. Back: Shane Holmes, Stuart Fleming, John Williams, Rob Jenkins, Bill Files and Ian Painter.

Korumburra, Division 4 premiers: Front: Ross Lomagno, Hugh Opray, Les Eastman and Ian Pepperell. Middle: Ben Peachey, Grahame Brown, Ken Myors, George Hams and Peter Goad. Back: Keith March, Kane Pepperell, Robert Cosson and John Elstub. Absent: Bob Snooks.

around six inches as there were two Inverloch bowls behind the Leongatha bowl. Alan played the shot to perfection, doing exactly what his skip had asked for, and caused the large crowd to erupt into wild hysteria. This shot seemed to shift the momentum in Inverloch White’s favour and they went on to win the grand ﬁnal by six shots. Overall, it was an extremely exciting game and the crowd was not disappointed. In the remaining divisions Lang Lang had an easy win over San Remo in Division 2. Phillip Island Blue easily accounted for Foster in Division 3. Korumburra Gold narrowly defeated Inverloch in Division 4, whilst San Remo accounted for Meeniyan in Division 5. In Division 6 Inverloch won comfortably against Phillip Island. The results of all grand ﬁnals were Division 1: Inverloch White 72 (R. Burge 23 d C. Watt 22; T. Bott 34 d P. Kennedy 20; M. Coram 15 lt J. Hall 24)

d Leongatha 66. Division 2: Lang Lang 77 d San Remo 51. Division 3: Phillip Island Blue 85 d Foster 58. Division 4: Korumburra Gold 65 d Inverloch 62: Division 5: San Remo 81 d Meeniyan 61. Division 6: Inverloch 57 d Phillip Island 31. Next season will see Lang Lang promoted to Division 1, whilst Inverloch Blue go to Division 2. Phillip Island Blue promoted from Division 3 to 2 and Tarwin Lower relegated to Division 3. Korumburra Gold promoted from Division 4 to 3 and Leongatha relegated to Division 4. San Remo has been promoted from Division 5 to 4, whilst Port Welshpool is relegated to Division 5. There is no promotion and relegation in Division 6, so the composition of this Division will be by nomination from the various clubs.

Leongatha, Division 1 runners-up: Holding the pennant they couldn’t win before the game Front: Bill Fisher, Ray McGannon, Allan Rayson, Pam Kennedy, Col Watt and Bill Rahilly. Back: Ron Hutton, John Turner, Jack Kuiper, Russell Trotman, Peter Kennedy and John Hall.

Leongatha

OUR Division 1 teams went down to Inverloch White on Saturday in the grand final by six shots. Congratulations to Inverloch White, and to our Leongatha teams on being runners-up, you have done the club proud all season. On Wednesday, February 24, 96 bowlers from all parts of South Gippsland took to the greens in a two bowls by four games triples. Winners on the day were the Inverloch team led by Ken Hastings, with Brian Grouse and Bert Bain on four wins plus 17 shots. Runners-up, another Inverloch team, J. Sutcliffe, Bill McGirk and Rod Howard on three wins, a draw, and plus 25 shots. The unlucky runner-up on three wins, a draw, plus 18 shots was the team of R. Hutton (s), John Fisher and John McVeigh. Best last game winners were the Mirboo North team of G. Roberts, K. Queale and G. Lewis. Winners of the John O’Connors wines was the team of Bill Rahilly, Harry Forrester and Alan Rayson. Sponsors for the day were McDonald & Roberts Electrical, and the club thanks them for their valued support. Sunday, February 28 saw the Regent Caravans mixed pairs tournament with a near full field of bowlers. Results on the day were: Winners, Jack Tuckfield and Jenny Miller of Loch on plus 30 shots. Runners-up, Bruce Evans and Helen Coachman of Hastings on plus 24. Third place went to Sebastian Blancato and Dulcie Mortlock of Foster on plus 21. Fourth place saw Ron Pickersgill and Linda Isted of Hastings on plus 19. Fifth place to Danny Wise and Pauline Summer-Hayes from Sommerville on plus 18. Best last game went to our home club, with Ian Todd and Joy Todd flying the flag on plus 17. Thanks to Regent Caravans for their support. The club’s annual general meeting to be held at the clubrooms at 7.30pm on Monday, March 22. Also Friday night, March 5 at 6pm, the Kitty Club’s tea night.

Tarwin Lower

BAREFOOT bowls has one round to complete before the ﬁnals.

Phillip Island Division 3 premiers: back: Bruce Puncher, Ken Gill, Denis Oakley, Matt Allan, Russell Taylor, Don Bosisto. Middle; Jack Bell, Paul Brown and Howard Spencer; front: Brian Barby, Bill Francis, Bob Hurst, Graeme Cornell and Lea Sheppard.

San Remo, Division 5 premiers: Front: Peter McWilliams, Joe Brunsden, Peter Thorley, Glenda Mitchell and Greg Stuart. Middle: Rick Spargo, Stephen Hale, Ben Fisher, Peter Sproule-Carroll and Noel Hyslop. Back: Geoff Ray, Ron Baker, Charles Farquhar and Dennis Mulcahy.

No Bull and the Three Tenors are through to the ﬁnals with the Wood Ducks, Barefeet, R,Sup, Ramones and Three Amigos all having a chance to ﬁll the last two positions. The weekly whingers award went to Russell Ellen. The last barefoot bowls will be Tuesday, March 9, everyone is welcome so come along and join the fun, with plenty of prizes to be won and a happy hour. Turkey triples were held on Wednesday in perfect bowls conditions. The event sponsored by South Coast First National Real Estate was won by an Inverloch team led by Les Goss. Runnersup were Hugh Oprey’s team from Korumburra, best last game gave Peter Emmet’s team a bottle of wine each. Twilight bowls did not have any takers this week due to the hot conditions. Coming events include last twilight bowls on Friday, March 12; then Charity Day March 19 members versus barefoot bowlers cake stall and barbecue tea to follow next dinner, March 20.

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Inverloch Bowling Club Inverloch OUR club ended the pennant season with two premierships in Division 1 and Division 6, and missing narrowly in Division 4. Some thought after Division 1 Whites’ decisive loss in last year’s preliminary final to Leongatha, it may be the end of a golden for that team, but they proved those people wrong with a fighting come from behind win against the strong Leongatha side, who were hot favourites to take the flag, after being undefeated in the home and away games. Ted Bott’s rink were the stars of the match, establishing a 13 shot lead at the tea break, and were able to maintain the initiative and go on to a 14 shot win. Ron Burge’s rink trailed by up to nine shots up until the 22nd end, but in typical style fought back to snatch the lead on the second last end to win by one shot. Mick Coram’s rink lost their game by nine shots but played a major part in the team’s flag win when his team was able to score five shots on the last two ends, which was vital to the overall final result. This Division 1 Inverloch team has now won 10 premierships in the last 13 years and has only lost one grand final in that time. Division 4 failed by just three shots to make it three flags for our club. The result of this game went right down to the last two ends. With two ends to play, Korumburra Gold held a one shot lead. Nic Van Grunsven’s rink won their last end by one shot, but unfortunately John Madden’s boys lost their end by three shots, which gave the Korumburra boys a well fought

by Corinella. Congratulations to all those teams, and commiserations to the losers. Wednesday, February 24, was the ladies social bowls with 21 ladies bowling. The winners for the day were the team of Elaine Miller, Rhonda Davies and Shirley McGirr. The runners-up were Nellie Martin, Pam Sutcliffe and Edith Perrett. Saturday, February 27, was the men’s pennant finals and we were pleased to see them bring home flags in Division 1 and Division 6. Sunday, February 28, was the RACV mixed fours tournament. There were 20 teams and everyone seemed to have a great time. There were three, three-game winners. Bad luck to Carol Hughes team who finished up on 52 points. The winners were a team from Boolarra, V. McLean, B. McLean, C. Roy and N. Roy. The runners-up were Alan Easterbrook, Mick Coram, Joy Brown and Marg Flett. Best last game went to Gay Garry, Carol Thorn, Francie Heylen and Alan Provis. We would like to express our thanks to the RACV for their great sponsorship. Thanks to the wonderful job done by the match committee, tournament secretary, the ladies preparing the meals, poring teas, the men in the bar and anyone else that I may have overlooked.

win and flag after very even contest all day, with never more than a few shots in the overall score. Jack Miller’s rink had an eight shot win after taking the lead at the fourth end and were never headed. The other two rinks lost their games but put up a great fight, always looking a chance to take their matches. Division 6 travelled to Korumburra to take on Phillip Island, and put in another great effort, taking the match and our second flag by a big margin of 26 shots. Geoff Brook’s rink, for the second week in a row, starred with a 20 shot win, which Geoff said was a real team effort. Maurie Griffin’s rink trailed early but had three good ends around the tea break when they scored eight shots and gave them a seven shot lead, which they were able to hold and go on to take their match by eight shots. This match sees the end of 25 years at our club for Maurie Griffin, who has sold his Inverloch home and is shortly moving into a retirement village in Sunbury. Last Thursday’s social bowls saw 24 players on the green. The pair with the best percentage were Doug Muir (sk) with Brian Humphris (ld). Runners-up were G. Brook (sk) and Bryan Hensley (ld). Our men’s section pass on their heartfelt thanks to Joy Hargreaves for her sterling work in the bar during and after all pennant matches this season.

Ladies Last Tuesday, February 23, was the ﬁnal of the ladies pennant. The results were Division 1 was won by Wonthaggi, Division 2 was won by Port Welshpool, and Division 3 was won

Meeniyan Bowling Club CORPORATE bowls enters its last two weeks of competition with semi finals followed by finals the following week. Tuesday winners were Meeniyan Mafia, with runners-up Tossing Pineapples. Major sponsors were Cootamundra Nursery and Nu-Mix. Wednesday winners were Shear & Roll, with Wattlebank runners-up. Major sponsors were Moos Café & Restaurant and I. and D. Harrison. Twenty people played social bowls on Wednesday. The winners were Poppy Graeme and Kevin McMillan. Rex Collins won the lucky draw (good to see him back). Saturday was pennant grand final day, with our Division 5 playing against San Remo. On Wonthaggi’s grass green two rinks had close wins but the third rink struggled in the

Buffalo indoor

slower conditions, and we went down 61 to 81. Nevertheless it has been a very successful season, with Division 2 also making it to the final four and going down in a close match in the second semi final. Division 6 also acquitted itself very well defeating some of the top teams. Some 50 members and friends attended a pizza/pasta night after the game. Thanks to Andy’s Pizza for their sponsorship. This Thursday is our second last monthly triples for the season. As next Saturday is free, members should take the opportunity to play outstanding club matches. Burgie Memorial Day is on Sunday, March 7 for affiliated players. Names in by 9.30am for a 10am start.

Korumburra parlor Results - teams competition - February 25 Sicilians 26 defeated VRI 21; Pretenders 22 defeated Battlers 17; The Burra 23 defeated Kookaburras 14; Kardella – bye. Sixteen teams have entered the open doubles championship to be played next Thursday night, and players are reminded that ﬁrst round games will commence at 7.30pm sharp. Indoor bias bowls were played on February 22 and three mats were again in use for the night, with the following results: First team: Sally Gammaldi, Ashley Van Duffelen and Rob Armstrong - three wins and 17 shots up. Second: Joanna Lomagno, Geoff McCord and Lee Armstrong - three wins and 10 shots up. Third: Anna Meyer, Shirley Wyhoon and Joyce Occihipinti - two wins and 10 shots up.

WEDNESDAY, February 24, saw 12 players on a nice night to bowl, with four teams of three. We also welcome Robert Mathies and Brian Kilpin for a night of bowling. In fourth (LLD), skipper Bill Wolswinkle, Glenys Pilkington and Jim Atkins. Third (WLL), skipper Sebastian Terranova, Brian Kilpin and Carolyn Benson. Second (LWW), skipper Toni Heldens, Andrew Hanks and Peter Heldens. First (WWD), Robert Mathies, Ian Benson and Karl Kappes. The best ﬁrst game: Robert 11-3, second Robert 10-3, third Toni 12-1. Lucky tickets: Chook - Jim, vegies - Sebastian, Peter, Glenys, Andrew, Gemma, Robert, Bill; ﬂowers - Rod, plant - Brian, eggs Toni, Karl; chips - Ian, Carolyn. We hope to see you all again next Wednesday at 7.30pm. New members and players are most welcome.

Dumbalk Indoor ON Monday, February 22, 13 bowlers competed in three games of eight ends. The winners were Pat Thomas (skipper), Lindsay Richards and Robert Matthies with three wins. The runners-up were Mary Cook (skipper), Jim Atkins, Frank Peile and Morrie Parry with two wins.

SGDLBA pennant Results Division 1: Wonthaggi 82 (25 shots) d Foster 57 (L. Milkins 39 d D. Mortlock 12, K. Simpson 25 d M. Climas 18, I. Donohue 18 lt. R. Richardson 27). 2009/10 Division 1 premiers: Wonthaggi by 25

shots. Division 2: Port Welshpool 69 (10 shots) d Korumburra 59 (A. Collins 31 d M. Goad 14, M. McDonald 21 lt. D. Williams 26, L. McLaine 17 lt. J. McLaren 19). 2009/10 Division 2 premiers: Port Welshpool by 10 shots.

Division 3: Corinella 40 (2 shots) d Wonthaggi 38 (H. Anderson 21 d G. Mitford 19, M. Dillon 19 drew V. Grifﬁths 19). 2009/10 Division 3 premiers: Corinella by 2 shots. Congratulations to all the winners.

Wonthaggi ladies Division One champions: back row, from left, Dawn Jensen, Lorraine Milkins, Mary Mc Bain, June Brusamarello, Kathy Simpson, Keitha Sloan and Lorraine Farrell; front row, from left, Ketha Bird, Joan Clarkson, Joan Burns, Iris Donohue, Pam Wintrup, Bev Stephenson and Rae Haines.

Fish Creek WE held our monthly turkey triples last Thursday in warm but pleasant weather. Winners were George Kirk, Peter Williams and Jack Lindeman, with runners-up from Leongatha, Allan Rayson, George Pendergast and Graeme Drury. The competition winners were Diane Buckland, Don Livingstone, Jack Lindeman and Fay McKenzie. Lady bowlers will attend quite a few invitations in the next few weeks.

Welshpool ladies Division Two champions: back from left, Janet Darnet, Liz Greaves, Marg Allott, Denise Richardson, Kath Gore, Neil Gore and Marg McDonald; front, from left, Nola Clifford, Latna McLaine, Pauline Matthews, Anne Collins, Joy Palmer and Anne Holland.

Leongatha cycling WITH another great night for racing and a reasonable number of riders, officials proceeded with running the annual track titles. With six riders pairing up with two riders in each of the three age groups the riders faced a different format of racing for the night. First event of the night was a 1 lap time trial. This formed the first of three events for the club titles. In the Under 17 division Elliott Gin continued his recent good form to clock 31.58 sec whilst Ben Patterson recorded a 34.45 sec time. In the Under 15 division the improving Matt Dudley posted a 34.82 sec whilst Mitch Gin was on 38.40 sec. In the Under 13 division, Thomas McFarlane recorded a personal best of 35.96 sec. This is the first time he has beaten the 36sec mark so it was an excellent ride. Will Lumby posted a 40.05 sec lap.

Next event was a six lap scratch race. As expected Elliott claimed the win ahead of Ben and Matt with the others close behind. The riders then moved into the next event for the titles; a two lap sprint match race. In the Under 17 section Elliott proved too quick for Ben. In the Under 15 section Matt won. In the Under 13 division, Thomas won. After some recovery time the riders then faced up to a four lap (1600m) pursuit with riders starting on opposite sides of the track. The winners in each section were Elliott, Matt and Thomas and that also coincided with the overall placings in the titles. To ﬁnish off a tiring night the riders were then given a team’s race over nine laps with three sprints. There were three teams of two riders and each team had to get both members to the second of the intermediate sprints. The other constraint was that the ace in

each team could only take part in two sprints out of three. The teams matched a senior rider with a junior rider. The teams were Elliott and Will, Ben and Mitch and Matt and Thomas. In the first sprint, Matt jumped away to claim the first sprint. His team-mate Thomas secured the second sprint and the end points showed Matt and Thomas with seven points won the event from Elliott/Will on six points and Ben/Mitch on five points. Some of these riders were also in action on Sunday at other events at Moe and Preston. Senior riders are also clocking up the kilometres and many are fit leading up to the start of road season and to some special events around the state over the next few weeks. These include the three peaks challenge at Falls Creek, the Otway Classic and the Murray to Moyne relay run over 24 hours.

Corinella Division Three ladies champions: back row, from left, Sue Jackson (emergency), Enid Johnston, Therese Durbridge, Pat Argent and Annette Laughton (emergency); front row, from left, Pat Scammell, Bet Cowan, Jan Brown, Margo Dillon (skip) and Helen Anderson (skip).

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Super top ten win for McLaren LEONGATHA’S Kris McLaren blasted into the top ten during the ﬁrst round of the 2010 Australian Superbike Championship on Phillip Island at the weekend.

Winners: Spaniard Carlos Checa in the lead shared line honours with British rider Leon Haslam at the World Superbike Championships on Phillip Island on the weekend.

A laid back Kris took it all in his stride and didn’t seem at all phased by the hype created at the Superbike World Championship at the Island circuit. The threat of rain yesterday didn’t put a dampener on Sunday’s races and in front of 65,500 fans Kris placed eighth in his ﬁrst race behind big name stars Wayne Maxwell, Bryan Staring and Josh Waters. Kris or his proud parents Craig and Pam couldn’t wipe the smiles from their faces when The Star caught up with the local crew in the pits immediately after the race. Playing it fairly low key, Kris said it was a good race and he was very “happy” placing eighth against the best riders in Australia, clocking in an impressive 1.36 lap time. “Leading into a race I like to stay calm, and just kick back,” he said. A bit of a change for Kris, who says he is normally pretty outrageous. At Phillip Island it has been all quiet nights and into bed early for a

determined Kris and his change of regime has certainly paid dividends with some of the best results in his riding career ever. Leading into Sunday’s main event there were some worries, not just in the McLaren camp regarding the tyres, and Kris had major concerns after one of his tyres fell to bits during qualifying sessions on Saturday. Craig said there will definitely be a meeting to address concerns many of the teams have expressed regarding the tyres. “Many of the teams are not happy, they just aren’t staying together,” Craig said. One of the fastest tracks in the world, Phillip Island certainly puts riders to the test and Kris said he had some massive scares during the first race on Sunday, high siding in places and having to give it all to keep from coming off like so many riders during the weekend. “We have made some adjustments and I was definitely pushing the bike to the limit,” Kris said. “I just had to stay on that thing,” he said. “I have done what I set out to do and was happy to stay on.” Looking ahead, Kris and his family are working hard to secure some major

Off and racing: Leongatha’s Kris McLaren takes off in the second race of the Australian Superbike Championships at Phillip Island on Sunday.

sponsorship and it certainly will not be long before this determined young rider will be snapped up, and he is sure to deliver some fine racing in the future. He is definitely one to watch. For now he has his sights set on even better results in Round 2 of the Australian Superbike Championship at Hidden Valley Raceway, Darwin on April 8th-11th. The opening round of the Superbike World Championship saw Briton Leon Haslam and Spaniard Carlos Checa split the honours. It was a mixed day for the Australians, with Troy Corser guiding his BMW to ninth and seventh places, while Chris Vermeulen (Kawasaki) made a horror WSBK return after four years in MotoGP by crashing out of both races. Vermeulen’s second fall was particularly brutal, which left him with a badly bruised left hip. Corser was satisfied with his performance, especially his improvement in race two. Vermeulen wasn’t the only rider to part ways with his motorcycle, with a whopping total of 22 crashes over the three-day event – Spaniard Ruben Xaus’ four misdemeanours on his BMW leading the way.

Top ten: Australian Superbike rider Kris McLaren of Leongatha can’t wipe the smile off his face after winning a top ten placing and clocking up an impressive eighthin one of the races during the 2010 World Superbike Championship on Phillip Island last weekend.

Right: Podium: Ducati rider Carlos Checa, Spain, was thrilled to take the top spot on the podium, with British rider Leon Haslam (Suzuki) second and Italian Michel Fabrizio (Ducati) third after race two in the World Superbike Championships on Phillip Island on Sunday.

Strong showing at ’Gatha little aths

ANOTHER strong contingent of keen young competitors turned out to the velodrome oval last Saturday, February 27, for Leongatha Little Athletics Club’s second-last meeting for the 2009/10 season. In addition to the numerous personal best times recorded across all age groups in several track and ﬁeld events, another four centre records were broken. There was a dead heat in the Under 6 boys’ 400m, with both Max Bennett and Luke Marshman stopping the clock at 1:52.39, slicing 1.34 seconds off the record Jack McDonald set three years earlier. Sara Riseley also ran a beaut race in the Under 10 girls’ 400m, hitting the line in 1:19.86 and shaving 0.08 seconds off the record time Shannon Mellings set earlier in the season. In the Under 9 girls section, Ruby Martin again featured in the records, reaching 7.06m in the triple jump to add 6cm to the mark she set in January. Ruby also threw the vortex 17.60m for a new centre record. Late results from the previous meeting also show that Joshuah Hill set a new centre record in the

Under 9 boys’ vortex, hurling the missile an impressive 32.84m. After a break for the Labour Day long weekend, the club’s final meeting for the season will be held on Saturday, March 13. At the final competition, parents and friends are reminded to please hand in raffle money and donations for raffle prizes ahead of the club’s presentation day, which will take place two weeks later on Saturday, March 27, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The presentation event allows the club to recognise all athletes across all age groups for their participation and effort this season. Everyone is strongly encouraged to attend. The season break-up is also held the week after a team of 21 athletes from the club compete in the Victorian Little Athletics State Track and Field Championships at Olympic Park in Melbourne on March 20-21. These young athletes, from Under 9 through to Under 15 age groups, placed either first or second, or were selected to progress based on performances from other qualifying rounds, at the Gippsland Region Track and Field Championships held on February 21 at the Joe Carmody Reserve in Newborough. A team of 43 athletes repre-

sented Leongatha at the regional competition, and all put in fantastic efforts in hot conditions against 11 other clubs from eastern Victoria, including metropolitan areas. Congratulations to all competitors for their outstanding performances. Those athletes selected to represent Leongatha at the state championships include: Mitchell Bentvelzen (70m), Christine Byrne (70m, 100m, long jump), Robyn Byrne (100m, 200m, long jump, triple jump), Shane Byrne (70m, 100m, 200m, javelin), Olivia Cope (1500m race walk, javelin), Lauren Goldie (shotput, discus, javelin), Wes Graeme (high jump, long jump, triple jump), Ben Green (discus), Michael Green (shotput, discus, javelin), Mitchell Green (shotput, discus), Ruby Martin (70m, 100m, 200m, triple jump), Shannon Mellings (70m, 100m, 200m), Rachel O’Loughlin (100m, long jump, triple jump), Eleanor Patterson (high jump), Julian Patterson (80m hurdles, high jump, javelin), Georgia Riseley (high jump), Sara Riseley (60m hurdles, high jump), Tim Sauvarin (400m), Kodie Spokes (shotput), Jack Stockdale (shotput), and Mikaela Witherow (1500m, high jump, javelin).

Meeniyan basketball Men Results - February 16: Amberﬂuids 41 (M. Fawcett 13, J. Kennedy 10) d Travelling Gilmores 41 (P. Hanily 11, P. Brydon 10). Goatriders 62 (T. Manne 24, T. Price 16) d Young Fellas 51 (T. Fleming 15, D. Gibson 12). R & R - bye. Results - February 23: Travelling Gilmores 40 (B. Croatto 12, P. Brydon 11) d R & R 38 (C. Kuhnell 19, K. Kuhnell 8). Goatriders 51 (T. Manne 15, S. Vuillermin 12, N. Shaw 12) d Amberﬂuids 31 (C. Johnston 15, L. Jones 7). Women

Results - February 17: Hogs 54 (K. Aldridge 14, S. Rayson 14, D. Jones 14) d Mixtures 23 (M. Martin 10, B. Eygenraam 5). Test Tubes 53 (A. Shaw 22, H. Flanders 16) d Bench Warmers 23 (R. Frassenei 10, R. Schelling 7. Gunners - bye. Results - February 24: Test Tubes 50 (M. Hughes 16, K. Berryman 15) d Mixtures 16 (V. Redpath 8, B. Eygenraam 4). Gunners 32 (K. Schelling 9, M. Bongers 6, K. Spark 6) d Hogs 22 (K. Wynne 10, K. Densley 8). Ladders

Men Amberfluids ............. 110 34 R & R ....................... 135 31 Goatriders ................ 121 27 Travelling Gilmores .. 97 16 Young Fellas................ 64 15 Women Gunners.................... 206 35 Test Tubes................. 213 34 Hogs .......................... 144 29 Mixtures ..................... 54 15 Bench Warmers ........... 34 13 Finals Semi finals - Men and Women - Tuesday, March 2: 6.30pm: Gunners v Test Tubes; 7.20pm: Amberfluids v R & R; 8.10pm Hogs v Bench Warmers; 9pm: Goatriders v Travelling Gilmores.

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Close games end junior tennis season HEAVY rain, lightning and thunder threatened a cancellation of the Mirboo North and District Junior tennis grand final in Mirboo North, but by 9.30 the courts were mopped and the sun came out. Parents who offered to umpire: Gristy, Gary and Eric from Leongatha need to be thanked. This year is, without doubt, the closest result throughout all grades for a grand final. The crowd was sure there was going to be a draw as the game scores edged closer and closer. In A Grade some top tennis was played, there were extremely tight games and some quick wins but the bottom line was a three game win to second placed Meeniyan. The unbeaten Mardan was definitely favoured to win and have

improved so much this season. This is the last match for many A graders and we hope they continue with their tennis. In B Grade the enthusiastic and vocal crowd was given a fantastic display of tennis by these talented young players. The result saw a one game advantage that gave Dumbalk Aces the win over Leongatha Converse. For C Grade the crowd was nervous as a draw looked likely. The young players gave it their all and Leongatha Pumas averted the draw narrowly by one game and clinched the premiership. Congratulations to all players on well played finals series. Thanks to mayor, Jim Fawcett for taking the time to attend the finals, who watched and assisted with presentations. We hope to have a meeting soon to address refining the rules and

addressing queries and suggestions that came up through the season. If you have any suggestions or queries ring Tarnya or Dan to document them. We will be contacting each club by email and phone. We also wish to review the season and look at the future of some of the clubs and how we can assist them. We want to encourage new players to have a go when the competition starts in October 2010. Contact Tarnya Wilson president/score secretary 5664 7473 tarnyawilson@bigpond.com or Dan Monaghan secretary 5664 1234.

Results A Grade: Meeniyan Racqueteers 3/26 d Mardan Bombers 3/23. B Grade: Dumbalk North Aces 2/18 d Leongatha Converse 2/17. C Grade: Leongatha Pumas 2/17 d Fish Creek 2/16.

Left A Grade: back: runners-up Mardan Bombers: Holly Monaghan, James Monaghan and Jack Charlton, absent Luke Taylor; front premiers Meeniyan Racqueteers: Sam Wilson, Holly Gloster, Serena Cope, Emily Wilson and Daniel Potter.

Right B Grade: back: runners-up Leongatha Converse Daniel Betts, Jainee Gordon, Jason van Leishout, Bridget Argento and Ryley Muldoon; front premiers Dumbalk North: Luke Harris, Dominic Enter, Thomas Stone and Ally Frederickson.

Left C Grade: back runnersup Fish Creek: Emma Watkins, John Bowran, Daniel Ryan and Cooper Farr; front premiers Leongatha Pumas: Jake Rockall, Conor Krohn, Anthony Argento and Madison Wright.

Everywhere on court: Janet Williams ﬂew the ﬂag for Leongatha.

Allambee Mirboo and District tennis OVER the season only one match had been washed out, this is the last round, A Grade matches were washed out and one match in A Reserve. Ladders stay the same in A Grade, the Northerners keep second position and the second chance. Koony and Leongatha North played off for fourth spot, Koony were the winners and fourth by half a point. The ladies sets were very close but Koony won the mixed and took the points. In A Reserve, Leongatha were big winners against top team Berrys Creek. These two teams meet again next week in the semi ﬁnal. Baromi and Foster were washed out. In B Grade, Red won well over Korumburra, who have not won many matches but hopefully will continue on, as all players have improved

and in most matches are competitive. Leongatha had another win. Maroon and Leongatha have ended the season in the middle of the ladder. Well done. Baromi would be pleased with a win against top team Gold. Hallston ﬁnished the season at Mardan. A good social atmosphere with smiles on the faces of the young players, winners and losers, a credit to both clubs. Finals: All grades play in Leongatha. B Grade have agreed to share top courts. All grades please be sure to be on time for a 12 o’clock start. Umpires: Three players from all teams out of the four. There is a ﬁne for not complying to this rule. Clubs please organise numbers for presentation night.

Results A Grade: All matches washed out. A Reserve: Koonwar-

ra 6.49, Leongatha 3.39; Leongatha 8.53, Berrys Creek 1.35; Baromi v Foster - wash out; Korrine bye. B Grade: Mardan Red 8.53, Korumburra 1.31; Leongatha 7.45, Outtrim Maroon 2.33; Baromi 5.45, Outtrim Gold 4.41; Hallston 6.48, Mardan Blue 3.35, Koonwarra- bye.

Ladders A Grade Koonwarra ......................... 118.5 Leongatha North ...............103.5 Hallston ..............................102.0 Baromi ..................................99.0 Leongatha..............................69.0 A Reserve Berrys Creek......................136.5 Leongatha ..........................135.5 Korrine ...............................104.0 Koonwarra ...........................94.5 Leongatha North ...................94.0 Baromi...................................73.0 Foster.....................................53.5 B Grade Outtrim Gold .....................144.0 Mardan Red.......................137.0 Koonwarra .........................121.0 Baromi ................................120.0 Leongatha..............................98.0 Outtrim Maroon ....................89.0 Hallston .................................76.0 Mardan Blue..........................54.0 Korumburra ...........................53.0

Talented player: Outtrim’s Troy Grabham enjoyed a high rate of return.

South Gippsland Bridge MEENIYAN – Monday evening: 1st Margaret Munro, Ellie McIntyre 2nd Clive Hope, Susan Rufﬁn. 3rd Faye Rowlands, Barbara Axten. 4th Betty and Frank Murphy. Tarwin Lower – Tuesday afternoon: 1st Jack Kuiper, Alan Johnston. 2nd Colin Cameron, Kathryn Smith. 3rd Anne Gibson, Althea Drew. 4th Faye Rowlands, Pat West. 5th. George Geekie, Mavis Parks. 6th Bluey Aeschlimann, Dawn Jolly. Inverloch – Friday afternoon: North/south: 1st Jack Kuiper, Dina Drury. 2nd Phillip Chapman, Hilton Jupp. 3rd Faye Rowlands, Pat West. 4th Roger Walker, Molly Downing. 5th Hannah Martin, Beth Hopcraft. East/west: 1st Nancy Embleton, Mary McCaughan. 2nd Mavis Parks, Ron Webster. 3rd Kaye Douglas, John Sutton. 4th John Sullivan, Alan Johnston. 5th Jean Barbour, Marj Freeman.

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Thinking quick: Workmens’ Dave Britt has a split second to decide whether to run or wait.

Giving all: Miners’ bowler Jake Trevisi shows his determination, as Workmens’ Dave Brann awaits the outcome.

So close: Miners’ bowler Ryan Birkett hopes for a wicket as Workmens’ Dave Britt prepares to run.

• A GRADE DIVISION 2

Poowong/Loch solid after stuttering start POOWONG/Loch is in a solid position despite a stuttering start in its run chase of Town’s 145. Greaves was the best with 46 not out, with 36 runs from boundaries. On the other side of the ledger, Nathan Johnson, usually known for his bowling prowess, was Town’s best batsman with 54 not out. Few other Town players were dangerous with the bat, with three falling for ducks. A big part of the reason was the devastating bowling of Jenkins who tore through the Town ranks, claiming 6/22. Koonwarra Leongatha RSL is off to a ﬂier in its

run chase of Inverloch’s 181, with openers Wise (57 not out) and Moscript (53) putting their team in a commanding position. On the other side of the ledger, Inverloch’s Anderson was excellent with 71 runs - 48 of them from boundaries. Koony bowler Moore did most of the damage, taking the wicket of Anderson and three others for just 17 runs. MDU is in the bow seat after a superb aggressive run chase by its opening batsmen. The team stands at 1/85, chasing 124 for a ﬁrst innings victory. MDU all rounder Le Page was the best player on day one, with a wicket haul of 4/23 and 23 runs

not out. Fish Creek/Tarwin versus Phillip Island was a washout after heavy rain.

A GRADE DIVISION 2 KOONWARRA RSL v INVERLOCH 1st Innings Inverloch C. Bulter b. J. Peters................. 11 N. Desantis b. J. Peters...............3 A. Ware c. B. Anderson b. C. Wise ..............................29 L. Cummins c. J.Tomada b. J. Peters ...............................2 M. Anderson c. J. Peters b. S. Moore............................71 J. Courtenay b. S. Sperling.........0 A. Brayley b. J. Kennedy .........31 B. Phillips b. S. Moore ...............6 J. Ogden c. S. Sperling

b. S. Moore..............................0 N. Goodall n.o. ...........................5 B. Withers b. S. Moore...............4 Extras .......................................19 Total .......................................181 Bowling: J. Peters 3/25, J. Kennedy 1/55, C. Wise 1/36, S. Sperling 1/26, L. Sperling 0/12, S. Moore 4/17. 1st Innings Koonwarra RSL C. Wise n.o. ..............................57 B. Moscript n.o. .......................53 Extras .........................................3 Total ....................................0/113 Bowling: J. Courtenay 0/27, J. Ogden 0/36, A. Ware 0/33, L. Cummins 0/15. TOWN v POOWONG/LOCH 1st Innings Town M. O’Malley b. A. Jenkins .......14 M. Davies c. D. Brain b. R. Greaves .........................12 L. Bowman lbw. b. A. Jenkins ...0

M. Smith b. A. Jenkins ...............0 C. Bruce b. A. Jenkins ...............5 M. Wilson c. P. Dyer b. A. Jenkins ..........................22 A. Hickey c. C. Knox b. D. Brain ...............................5 N. Johnston n.o. .......................54 I. McCallum c. R. Greaves b. A. Jenkins ............................0 D. Burge c&b. C. Knox............ 11 S. McCallum c. M. Adderley b. R. Greaves ...........................4 Extras .......................................17 Total .......................................145 Bowling: A. Jenkins 6/22, R. Greaves 2/37, D. Brain 1/22, S. Jenkins 0/23, B. Mitchell 0/12, C. Knox 1/14. 1st Innings Poowong/Loch M. Adderley c&b. N. Johnston...................21 C. McCurdy c&b. M. Davies .....4 P. Dyer c&b. M. Davies .............0

K. Nestor c&b. N. Johnston .......3 C. Knox c&b. M. Davies .........29 R. Greaves n.o. .........................46 P. Duffus lbw. b. M. Davies .......0 S. Jenkins n.o. ............................0 Extras .........................................6 Total ....................................6/110 Bowling: N. Johnston 2/31, M. Davies 4/57, A. Hickey 0/17, L. Bowman 0/2. MDU v WONTHAGGI MINERS 1st Innings Wonthaggi Miners J. Armstrong b. M. Dower ......18 L. Jones c. J. Sinclair b. M. Dower ............................6 P. Hammer c. B. Spokes b. S. Browne..........................24 T. Latham lbw. b. M. Le Page ..24 R. Jones lbw. b. S. Arnup ...........3 B. Andrighetto stp. b. S. Arnup ..............................0 J. Honeysett c&b. M. Le Page .10

• B GRADE

C Grade

Glen Alvie off to shaky start in run chase GLEN Alvie looks shaky after losing two early wickets in its run chase against OMK. Although the OMK boys could manage just 139 runs, Glen Alvie was 2/20 at the end of the first day’s play. Glen Alvie bowlers Hales (3/25) and Luke (2/8) did best with the ball. A season’s best batting performance from Foster’s Gary Wagstaff has helped his team to a first innings total of 186. Coates was solid with 26 not out, but few other Foster players shone. The Korumburra bowling attack was slick, and the wickets were shared around between five players. The standout was Meade with 3/49. Foster’s Johnston had immediate affect with his bowling, claiming the first two wickets when the Burra boys took up the bat. Korumburra ended the day’s play at 3/54. Despite opening batsman Jans falling cheaply, and two early ducks, the Imperials’ steadied themselves against Nerrena, to finish the first innings with 240 runs. Slater’s 53 (which included three sixes) and Gray’s 43 helped the Imps steer the team to a

P. Cornelis c. J. Sinclair b. M. Le Page ........................23 B. Mattock b. M. Le Page ..........5 T. Walker n.o. .............................1 Extras .........................................8 Total .......................................123 Bowling: M. Dower 2/46, M. Le Page 4/23, S. Browne 1/16, B. Byrnes 0/10, S. Arnup 2/26. 1st Innings MDU B. Spokes c. J. Honeysett b. J. Armstrong ......................27 A. Baillie n.o. ...........................32 M. Le Page n.o. ........................23 Extras .........................................2 Total ......................................1/85 Bowling: J. Armstrong 1/45, B. Mattock 0/23, P. Cornelis 0/1. FISH CREEK/TARWIN v PHILLIP ISLAND No results for this match.

respectable total. Nerrena’s Brandon (4/76) and Trease (4/63) were best with the ball for Nerrena. Nerrena’s opening pair Tim Trotman (24 not out) and Jongebloed (30 not out) have put their team in a sound position for next week’s run chase. Wonthaggi Workmens has started out well in its 176 run chase against Phillip Island, losing just one wicket for 71 runs. Bolding was 45 not out at the close of play, scoring ﬁve boundaries and sending one ball over the fence for six. Phillip Island’s Kleverkamp was his team’s leading run scorer, losing his wicket for 45 runs. Workmens’ McLean (4/42) and Sawyer (4/34) were their team’s best bowlers.

B GRADE KORUMBURRA v FOSTER 1st Innings Foster G. Wagstaff c M. Loader b. P. Green ............................63 P. Jervies c. H. Wyhoon b. A. Meade .............................0 W. Davy c. T. Allen b. M. Loader..........................12 T. Garvey lbw. b. A. Meade .....14 R. Johnston lbw. b. P. Green ......2 S. Corrie b. J. Meade................18 B. Coates n.o. ...........................26 M. Da Costa b. M. Loader .........5 L. Kyne c. C. Mileto b. A. Meade .............................0 B. Tilley b. S. Phillips ................4 D. Clearihan-Jervies c. M. Loader S. Phillips ................................8 Extras .......................................34 Total .......................................186 Bowling: A. Meade 3/49, L. Williams 0/14, S. Phillips 2/49, P. Green 2/26, M. Loader 2/19, J.

Meade 1/19. 1st Innings Korumburra A. McKinnon b. R. Johnston .....0 T. Allen c. M. Da Costa b R. Johnston.........................24 C. Bailey b. B. Coates ................4 H. Wyhoon n.o. ........................12 C. Mileto n.o. .............................1 Extras .......................................13 Total ......................................3/54 Bowling: R. Johnston 2/20, B. Coates 1/18, P. Jervies 0/11. NERRENA v IMPERIALS 1st Innings Imperials T. Jans c. J. Richards b. L. Brandon ..........................6 N. Eddy b. Z. Trease ................34 R. Mullens c. A. Harrison b. S. Checkley .......................34 D. Langstaff c. T. Trotman b. Z. Trease...............................0 D. Connelly lbw. b. Z. Trease ....0 K. Gray c. T. Trotman b. L. Brandon ........................43 J. Forrester b. L. Brandon ..........9 N. Slater c. S. Checkley b. Z. Trease............................53 A. DeGennaro c. W. Telfer b. L. Brandon ........................24 C. Roughead n.o.......................10 J. Fiddelaers n.o. ........................4 Extras .......................................23 Total ....................................9/240 Bowling: L. Brandon 4/76, Z. Trease 4/63, S. Checkley 1/10, B. Castles 0/30, B. Croatto 0/27, D. Trotman 0/22. 1st Innings Nerrena T. Trotman n.o. .........................24 L. Jongebloed n.o. ...................30 Extras .......................................10 Total ......................................0/64 Bowling: N. Slater 0/16, D. Connelly 0/14, J. Fiddelaers 0/3, C. Roughead 0/15, A. DeGennaro 0/6, N. Eddy 0/4, K. Gray 0/0. WONTHAGGI WORKMENS v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st Innings Phillip Island J. Johnston b. ...........................29 R. Velardi b. ............................18 M. Wilson c. ..............................4 E. Richards c. ..........................14 C. Viljoen b. ..............................6 A. Dimech c. .............................1 M. Cleary c. ...............................7 J. Kleverkamp b. .....................45 B. Johnston n.o...........................5 Z. Brown r.o. ..............................5 Extras .......................................23 Total .......................................175

Bowling: S. Williams 0/48, M. McCall 0/26, A. McLean 4/42, L. Sawyer 4/34, S. Coldabella 1/23. 1st Innings Wonthaggi Workmens S. Huitema c. M. Manteit b. J. Kleverkamp .....................5 S. Bolding n.o. .........................45 C. Pitman n.o............................15 Extras .........................................6 Total ......................................1/71 Bowling: A. Dimech 0/24, J. Kleverkamp 1/6, E. Richards 0/16, C. Viljoen 0/18, J. Johnston 0/5. GLEN ALVIE v OMK 1st Innings OMK P. Harper b. S. Nippers ...............0 K. Kerr r.o. S. Smith ..................1 R. White c. S. Poole b. D. Hales.............................24 J. Van Rooye c. S. Nippers b. M. Huitson ........................14 M. Walker lbw. b. D. Hales ........0 D. McMeekin c. S. Lowe b. D. Hales.............................47 P. Miller r.o. J. Hales ................18 D. Jeffries b. W. Luke ................4 M. Hems b. W. Luke ..................2 T. Creed n.o. ............................. 11 L. Van Rooye b. S. Nippers........4 Extras .......................................14 Total .......................................139 Bowling: J. Hales 0/23, S.Nippers 2/40, D. Hales 3/25, M. Huitson 1/18, S. Poole 0/14, W. Luke 2/8. 1st Innings Glen Alvie S. Smith lbw. b. D. Jeffries ......10 M. Hull c. J. Van Rooye b. D. McMeekin ......................7 S. Lowe n.o. ...............................0 J. Hales n.o. ................................1 Extras .........................................2 Total ......................................2/20 Bowling: L. Van Rooye 0/6, T. Creed 0/3, D. Jeffries 1/5, D. McMeekin 1/5.

Town 8/354 (T. Willcocks 56, W. Turner 130, B. Moore 100; S. Paterson 3/92, L. Enter 2/6) v Koonwarra RSL. MDU 208 (S. Riley 41, T. Harris 40; N. Hancock 3/24) v Poowong/Loch. Wonthaggi Miners 272 (C. Honeysett 109, P. Loos 66) v Wonthaggi Workmens 2/44. OMK 4/440 (G. Lomagno 68, J. Paterson r.o. 106, G. Adams n.o. 162) v Fish Creek/ Tarwin.

D Grade Imperials 8/201 (D. Pellin 44; W. Lomax 3/48) v Town. Nerrena 9/176 (G. Wightman 41, K. Clark n.o. 49; S. McKenzie 5/47) v Korumburra. Glen Alvie 107 (S. Bentley 2/12, H. Langeburg 4/27) d Koonwarra RSL 0/54 (B. Maskell n.o. 21). Inverloch 135 (I. Fowler 71; P. Cashman 3/25) d Phillip Island 3/79 (D. Kenter 25; J. Dalmau 3/29).

E Grade Wonthaggi Workmens 125 (R. McGuirk 31; S. Lanyon 3/21) d Foster 1/19. Wonthaggi Miners v Phillip Island. No results available. MDU v Poowong/Loch. No results available. OMK 6/297 (K. Houghton 134, D. Wylie 86; I. Rutherford 3/80 v Town.

Under 16 East Wonthaggi Workmens 118 (J. Stewart 3/18, D. Westaway 3/12) lt. Imperials 2/122 (M. Elliott 78, P. McCaughan n.o. 32). Korumburra 88 (A. Manteit 6/30) lt. Phillip Island 1/90 (E. Richards n.o. 23, B. Johnston r.o. 34, A. Manteit n.o. 23).

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• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION 1

Workmens hit their way to commanding position WONTHAGGI Workmens are in a commanding position after an assault on Wonthaggi Miners’ bowling attack. Eighty-five runs to Workmens middle order batsman Craig Harvey (with 14 boundaries and one six) was a sight to behold. But he was not alone in his attack on the ball. Bolding, with 48 runs, and Chad Harvey, with 43, were also good. Imperials are in a good position with 244 runs after a slashing innings by Gary Sauvarin, who was still standing at the end of his team’s first day of play against Nerrena. Sauvarin, with 94 not out, was the standout performer with the bat. Tim Wightman did the most damage for Nerrena, with an impressive bowling spell that netted him 4/52. The Inverloch versus Korumburra game was washed out due to heavy rain. Glen Alvie was all out for 54 runs in its first innings against OMK, with Jordan (25 not out) the only player making it into double figures. Three was the next highest total from a Glen

Alvie player. Adams (3/7) and Wyatt (3/8) were OMK’s best bowlers. In response, OMK hit 75 runs, with no wickets lost.

Details DIVISION 1 INVERLOCH v KORUMBURRA No results for this match. Wash out Day 1. NERRENA v IMPERIALS 1st Innings Imperials G. Sauvarin n.o. .......................94 L. Rogers c. T. West b. J. Trease.............................12 X. Davis b. C. Rump ................35 T. Williams b. C. Rump..............3 B. Pedlow c. J. Renden b. T. Wightman ......................26 M. Elliott c. G. Murphy b. T. Wightman ......................12 M. Lafferty c&b. T. Wightman 20 D. Davis c. T. West b. J. Trease...............................1 A. Eddy c&b. T. Wightman........5 M. Malloy n.o. ...........................1 Extras .......................................35 Total ....................................8/244 Bowling: C. Rump 2/49, J. Trease 2/48, T. Wightman 4/52, R. Clark 0/56, M. Clark 0/12. WONTHAGGI WORKMENS v WONTHAGGI MINERS 1st Innings Wonthaggi Workmens D. Brann c. L. Earl b. J. Trevisi ..............................8 D. Britt c. L. Earl b. J. Trevisi ............................35 R. Thomas c. J. O’Reilly b. B. Zanella ..........................40 G. Bolding c. B. Zanella b. J. Helman ..........................48 C. Harvey c. B. Zanella b. M. Donohue ......................43

G. Britt c. D. Beesey b. M. Donohue ......................27 C. Harvey c. L. Earl b. B. Zanella ..........................85 R. Geyer c. L. Earl b. B. Zanella ..........................33 J. Sherrin lbw. b. J. Andrighetto ......................1 L. McGuirk n.o. ....................... 11 M. Thomas n.o. ..........................1 Extras .........................................9 Total ....................................9/341 Bowling: J. Trevisi 2/65, R. Birkett 0/71, M. Donohue 2/57, D. Beesey 0/28, B. Zanella 2/51, J. Helman 1/45, J. Andrighetto 1/13. GLEN ALVIE v OMK 1st Innings Glen Alvie C. Tait c. A. Miller b. P. Dell .................................2 A. Donohue c. B. Wyatt b. P. Dell ..................................1 P. Jordan n.o. ............................25 D. Roberts c. M. Grabham b. M. Adams ............................3 D. Tiziani b. B. Wyatt ................1 G. Grant c. A. Miller b. B. Wyatt ..............................1 L. Gennicarro b. K. Rothier .......3 J. Beasley b. B. Wyatt ................0 D. Hynes b. K. Rothier...............3 B. Tiley c. B. Wyatt b. M. Adams ............................1 K. Simpson c. A. Miller b. M. Adams ............................0 Extras .......................................14 Total .........................................54 Bowling: P. Dell 2/17, J. Wilson 0/6, M. Adams 3/7, B. Wyatt 3/8, K. Rothier 2/11. 1st Innings OMK A. Miller n.o. ...........................28 N. Creed n.o. ............................44 Extras .........................................3 Total ......................................0/75 Bowling: D. Hynes 0/7, P. Roberts 0/14, J. Besaley 0/12, A. Donohue 0/9, K. Simpson 0/31, P. Jordan 0/0.

Making his mark: Andrew Donohue seizes a chance to boost Glen Alvie’s score.

Big year for Nerrena

Phillip Island v Leongatha Imperials. Umpires: Clive Salmon and Alan Roberts. Congratulations to both sides on making the grand ﬁnal.

Cricket sign controversy

The Under 12s and Under 14s team have been guided through the season by Gerard Murphy and Terry Clark respectively.

Under 14s: back row, coach Gerard Murphy, Jayke Hoy, Adam Trotto, Bobby McKenzie, Bailey Wearne, Mariya Renden and Mitchell Clark; front row, from left, Adrian Brown, Jarrod Hoy, Michael Trotto, Branson Amato, Nick Argento, Ben Perry and Nathan Trotto.

Above Under 12s: back row, from left, coach Terry Clark, George Batton, Branson Amato, Jarrod Hoy, Anthony Argento, Sam Hanrahan, James Kelly and Nick Battersby; front row, from left, Zayn Clark, Caleb Wearne, Noah Adkins, Joel Norton, Aidan Robberts, Samson Bryant, Ben Perry and Nathan Trotto.

• CENTRAL GIPPSLAND CRICKET

Rain robs Morwell Winning the toss, Morwell did not get a start until 3pm and could only face 57 of their allotted 85 overs. This means they have 28 overs this week but must dismiss Mirboo North for a lower score and get a couple of extra bonus points to have any chance of making the ﬁnal. Morwell started well, with Marty Giddens (34) and Craig Giddens (19) putting on 36 before Craig Giddens lost

LDCA junior grand final THE grand ﬁnal for the Under 16s will be held at Wonthaggi Footabll Ground, on Sunday March 7, 10am start.

THE Nerrena Junior Cricket Club has had a big year, with plenty of youngsters signing up to learn the noble art.

RAIN robbed Morwell of more than two hours of play in its vital TRUenergy Yallourn Cup match against Mirboo North on Saturday.

All focused: Peter Dell prepares to deliver for OMK.

his wicket when caught by Steve Rogers off the bowling of Dale Banks. Mick Higgins (32) joined Marty Giddens and they took the score to 92 before Morwell lost three quick wickets, to slump to 4/93. Steve Wright (30) lifted the score to 134 before he was trapped in front by James Grande to give him his third wicket. Struggling at 6/138, the Morwell Tigers will have to pull out something special this week to save this match.

MANAGER of the Leongatha and District Association cricket team Kristian Gray, said he was still waiting to ﬁnd out the results of an investigation into a controversial sign. The derogatory sign directed an expletive-laden spray at Traralgon player, Adam Street, and appeared at the Country

Week Division Two ﬁnal. Street was banned from playing for four games, wholly suspended for two years, after a clash with a Leongatha player. “I’m waiting to hear what the go was. It shouldn’t be too bad. It might be just the matter of someone making an apology,” Mr Gray said.

Funds freeze for bad behaviour SPORTING clubs that allow bad behaviour and violence may risk losing millions of dollars in State Government funding. Sports Minister James Merlino said Victoria’s 16,000 community sporting clubs would need to comply with the new Victorian Code of Conduct for Community Sport accord, which sets strong standards for players, spectators and ofﬁcials. “Victorians love their sport and our grassroots sporting clubs and associations play an integral role in ensuring communities are strong, happy, healthy and active,” Mr Merlino said. “The Victorian Government is a proud supporter of grassroots sport and in the past decade we have provided more than $210 million to the local clubs that are vital to our communities. But there is a small minority who overstep the mark and do the wrong thing. “The Victorian Code of Conduct for Community

Sport sends a loud and clear message – that bad behaviour, violence and intimidation has no place in community sport in our state. This behaviour will not be tolerated and we will come down hard on those who fail to enforce the Code by stopping their funding.” Mr Merlino said the new Code was developed in consultation with Victoria’s peak sporting bodies including AFL Victoria, Football Federation Victoria and Basketball Victoria. He said breaches to the Code included:

• Violent or abusive behaviour; • Viliﬁcation of any kind towards another person; • Discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, culture or religion; • Failure to maintain a safe environment. Mr Merlino said Victoria’s 84 sporting associations must sign up to the new Code of Conduct by July 1 or they will not receive funding from Sport and Recreation

Victoria. “Our sporting bodies have played an integral role in the development of our new Code, setting clear standards of behaviour for everyone involved in community sport,” Mr Merlino said. “The Victorian Code of Conduct for Community Sport will work to ensure fair inclusion of everyone, regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, race, culture or religion, providing opportunities for people of all abilities to participate in a safe environment.” Mr Merlino said the Victorian Government had also worked closely with VicSport, VicHealth and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to develop the new Code. He said a confronting promotional campaign will be rolled out shortly to reinforce the message that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated in community sport. For more information on the Victorian Code of Conduct for Community Sport go to www.sport.vic.gov.au.

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Reputable rider: Graeme Davis of Devon North showed his style on horseback.

Young gun: Charlie Hengstberger of Dumbalk North was among the younger competitors.

Round ’em up MORE entries was one of the big achievements at the Tarwin Valley Campdraft over the weekend.

Catching up: Kathryn Hengstberger of Dumbalk North spent time with friend Abby Kettner of Barnawartha.

There were more than 900 runs, plus the finals, involving 1000 cattle. Organisers said the event was terrific, with everyone quite happy at the end of it. It’s the second time the campdraft has been held at Dumbalk. Yanakie hosted the event the first time it was held. Local rider Ross Irvin had the first run of the weekend and won the maiden. Other local riders Ian Hengstberger and John Giliam won the novice event on the Saturday and Sunday respectively. The Charles (Nails) Cook Memorial Draft was won by Peter Bolton. This draft involves high scores at the MDU draft in November and this campdraft. Money raised will be used to improve facilities. Results Riverbank Stockfeeds, Friday maiden. 1st Ross Irvin, Pic, score 176.

Equal 2nd Darren Joiner, Quest and Gavin Keltner, Buddy, 175. Landmark, Saturday maiden. 1st Zac Jackson, Secret, 176. 2nd Ian Hengstberger, Bill, 171. Fish Creek Jaycees, Saturday novice. 1st Peter Boddy, Dreamin’, 178. Equal 2nd, Michael Hiscock, Tip Top and Rod Jackson, Imogen, 176. Burra Foods, Saturday open. 1st Ken Boulton, Overcast, 178. 2nd Ken Boulton, Settler, 177. Edney’s Leongatha, Sunday novice. 1st John Giliam, Rosie, 177. Equal 2nd Christine Davis, Ladoux, and Ken Boulton, Bianca 175.

SP Ausnet - VLE ﬁnal Sunday open. 1st Ken Boulton, Gemma 176. 2nd Lockie Bowman, Tassie, 175. Encouragers - placings. 1st Grant Jobling, Emma, 89. Lukas Roberts, Red Man 21. MDU Cricket Club, juveniles - placings. 13 to Under 17. 1st Evan Hiscock, M. Barr 83. 2nd Lauren Ryder, Rooke, 82. MDU Cricket Club, juniors - placings. 8 to Under 13. 1st Bonnie Hiscock, Saintly, 88. 2nd Shania Bentley, Pretty Kitty, 82.

Helping hands: Tarwin Valley Campdraft Club secretary Heather Walker, and members Kerry Beaumont and Jenny Price, with commentator Wayne Reid.

Above: Starting out: Rebecca Vuillermin of Inverloch rides in the maiden division on Friday.

Left: Time out: Tarwin Valley Campdraft Club member Grahame Jackson of Dumbalk gives “Joe Cool” a break.

Parrot juniors start training THE Leongatha Junior Football Club has welcomed a number of new coaches onboard for the 2010 season. Co-coach Allen “Spider” Riseley will help out with the Under 14s, Joel Bacon will take the helm of the newly-introduced Under 10s and Luke Alexander will do likewise with the Under 11s. Club president Nick Kelly said Leongatha had been the only club in the Central Gippsland League that didn’t have an Under 10s team. “There’s been a bit of pressure on us for the past ﬁve or six years to put an Under 10s team in, so we’ve ﬁnally done it. The numbers

are looking good. They had a fair number of kids doing Auskick last year in the top groups,” he said. “Hopefully that will ﬂow into the Under 10s. We’ve got Joel as coach, who was a player, up until last year, at Stony Creek. Joel’s looking forward to the year.” It’s a new role for Nick too. After serving as secretary for ﬁve years, he has ascended to the top job. Nick has been part of the football landscape for a long time, and was secretary of MDU Football Club for nine years “back in the 80s and 90s”. Training will start for the Under 10s, 11s, 12s and 13s tomorrow from 4.30pm at the Leongatha

velodrome oval. Registration will occur during the following two Wednesday sessions, March 10 and 17. Training will start for the Under 14s on Thursday from 4.30pm at the same venue. Registration will occur during the following two Thursday sessions, March 11 and 18.

Ready to ﬂy: new Parrot coaches Allen “Spider” Riseley, Joel Bacon and Luke Alexander are looking forward to season 2010.

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SOUTH Gippsland’s top young swimmers hit the water for district school swimming competitions last week. On Tuesday secondary college young guns competed at the Korumburra pool. Then on Thursday it was the primary school kids’ turn to speed through the water in the same pool.

Above: Vocal support: Amy Robertson, Lisa Clark and Hannah Box throw their support behind Leongatha Primary School’s efforts in the pool.

Master blaster: Inverloch swimming champion Bowen Gough shows his style in the butterﬂy at the primary school zone swimming sports last week.

Waiting for relays: Trent Jones and Ashlee van Rooy (both Year 8) from Leongatha Secondary College.

At the start: Mirboo North Secondary College’s Chris Irwin who was the 16 year male champion.

’Burra students: Mikaelee Knox (Year 12), Kate Kilpatrick (Year 11), Tarli Hillberg (Year 11) and Jacqui Snooks (Year 8).

Happy family: Leongatha Primary School student Maddy Birrell was excellent in the backstroke, and well supported by father Peter, mum Kate and grandparents Jan and Bob.

Water arrival: Korumburra Secondary College’s Lauren Cosson begins backstroke. Oscar Harry: the Leongatha Primary School student was well ahead of the pack last week at the zone swimming sports.

Getting together: St Josephs and St Laurence’s students get together to cheer their team-mates home at the zone swimming sports last week.

Below: Freestyler: Claire Straw from South Gippsland Secondary College grabs a breath.

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By Matt Dunn SANDY POINT’S Kelly Laity is riding a wave of success on her way to the big time. The 13-year-old surfer has all the right moves, recently winning the Victorian Under 16 surfing title as well as placing fourth at last weekend’s East Coast Open Women’s Titles, despite being caught in a rip for most of the final. Kelly was surfing almost before she could walk, with dad Gene taking her out from an early age. While Gene is a mad windsurfer, mother Janine is a “novice at everything”. One thing is clear: the Laity clan have a love of the water that has been passed down to Kelly.

“I remember surﬁng with Dad, and that was pretty fun,” she said. She began to have an awareness of her talent when she was “nine or 10, maybe” – around the time she began competing. A member of the South Coast Boardriders, Kelly was always surrounded by other water babies. Family friend Derek Bassed is Kelly’s unofﬁcial coach. Kelly used to surf with Derek’s wife, Megan, when she was around 10 or 11. “I think Megan had trouble keeping up with her around then,” Derek said with a laugh. “Kelly’s a pretty talented surfer. Her future is really up to her. She’s got potential to be a professional surfer, if that’s what she wants.” Derek took over the role of mentor some time around the time Kelly turned 11. While he talks, you can tell his mind is somewhere else.

Just like Kelly, another part of him is drifting down toward the clean breaks out past the entrance at Sandy Point. It’s like a siren’s song. Derek said most professional surfers have a strict exercise program. Kelly is no exception and in addition to surﬁng, she also plays basketball, does specialist exercises, runs and rides. “I take every day as it comes, but I want to turn professional,” Kelly said. Sandy Point, with its beautiful beach and relaxed lifestyle, seems like a place that was almost made to produce a world class surfer. Gene and Janine like it for other reasons too. “Mum and Dad don’t have to drive me anywhere,” Kelly said, smiling. With the world at her feet and the surf at her doorstep, Kelly has nowhere she needs to go.

Happy at home: Kelly at Sandy Point beach.

Surﬁng the entrance: Kelly shows her class surﬁng at Sandy Point.

Mr Excitement takes responsibility By Chris Brown MIRBOO North’s senior football team will be coached by a 23-year-old Leongatha resident in 2010.

New coach: Matt Holland takes the Mirboo North players through their paces last week.

Matt Holland was approached to take on the role. Club president Joe Koene said Holland showed a very good football brain as assistant coach of Mirboo North’s thirds last year. “Matt is a very well respected member of the club,” he said. “He can engage with the younger guys as well as be respected by the older members.” Rover, Mirboo North’s stalwart footy scribe, sometimes calls Holland ‘Mr Excitement’. It’s a tag the club’s president doesn’t disagree with. In fact as a player Holland has

suffered more than his fair share of injuries. “That’s probably why he gets injured; he gets in there and has a crack and if things go pear shaped he wears it,” Koene said. The promise of support from several senior players was pivotal in Holland’s decision to take on the senior coaching role. The electrician admits it was a little bit daunting at ﬁrst, but he’s now at ease talking in front of the players. He won’t be making major changes to the game formula that saw the club make the ﬁnals in the Mid Gippsland league last year. “We’ve got a pretty talented bunch of guys and I’m working on the one per center stuff like tackling and shepherding, and also you’re trying to run a take risks game plan,” Holland said.

Holland played most of his junior footy with MDU. But stints on Queensland gas rigs meant after he finished school, appearances on South Gippsland football grounds were rare. Holland played his first senior game with Mirboo North in May 2007. The club’s 2009 most determined player said a grand final appearance this season was definitely a possibility. “That’s what we are aiming for, but you don’t want to count your chickens before they hatch,” Holland said. Brendan O’Loughlin, with his VFL and AFL experience, has been recruited to coach the reserves. Damien Turner continues as thirds coach and Sam Wightman takes on the fourths.