The Great Southern Star - November 18, 2014

State award ~ Star wins journalism honour

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VICTORIA VOTES Saturday November 29

School promise WONTHAGGI Secondary College (WSC) was thrilled to hear the Coalition Government will provide $21 million to go towards a new school site in McKenzie Street if the government is reelected.

Premier Denis Napthine, Liberal candidate for Bass Brian Paynter and former Bass MLA Ken Smith attended the school on Monday morning November 17 to make the $21 million announcement.

“It’s been a wonderful campus for a long time,” Mr Smith said.

“I’m absolutely rapt.”

Mr Paynter said this was a historic day for Wonthaggi and the move will allow extra facilities to be added in the future.

“I’m so proud to have the Premier here for the announcement,” he said.

The WSC senior campus on McBride Avenue has been a well loved school in the heart of Wonthaggi. However, as the population grows and the number of students attending rises, the school is in dire need of expansion.

The school currently has 560 students attending the McBride Campus. Generally, this would require a school on 10 hectares; WSC is sitting on two hectares.

The school was thrilled with the announcement and the promise of the allocation of funds.

“It’s an exciting prospect and we genuinely look forward to improving opportunities for our students,” WSC principal Garry Dennis said.

“We’ve worked hard for a long time and we are thrilled by the opportunity to expand what we are doing here.”

Mr Dennis said the school has soul and is loved by the staff and students, but it has become inadequate.

Mr Napthine said the need to take action on education is paramount as the population grows in the area.

“If the Coalition Government is re-elected, the $21 million will secure the great new site and rebuild the campus.”

The McKenzie Street site is already home to the Bass Coast Specialist School. Building the education precinct will also create links to TAFE and further tertiary and vocational study.

The work to move WSC to McKenzie Street has been supported by the Bass Coast Shire Council, the school community and the wider community.

“It is a huge step forward for Wonthaggi,” Mr Napthine said.

A re-elected Coalition Government will also see $5.4 billion put into schools across Victoria over the next four years.

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POOLS VOTED NUMBER ONE

By Tayla Kershaw

DON’T touch our pools was the resounding message given to the South Gippsland Shire Council as a result of the online OurSay program which wound up last week.

Work to keep the Foster pool operating and the redevelopment of the Mirboo North pool were deemed the two most important issues, having received 727 and 698 votes respectively.

Member of the Friends of the Mirboo North Pool Fred Couper said he was not surprised by the outcome as there has been a significant level of support for pools in the past.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - PAGE 3

Makeover for ’Burra CBD

By Stuart Biggins

EXCITING times are ahead for Korumburra with news VicRoads has been surveying the main street with plans to reduce the carriageway in Commercial Street from four lanes to two and introduce angle parking as per the Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan.

The plans were outlined at the annual general meeting of the Korumburra Business Association last Wednesday night and follow the recent sale of all parcels of land at the former saleyards site.

Until funding has been announced, however, nothing can happen and there is no time frame.

The remodelled and landscaped thoroughfare will go a long way towards improving the appearance of the town KBA member Brian Hess said, “This is a problem that needs to be tackled.”

“Both VicRoads and the council are no doubt aware there is a problem.

“And this is the reason the Roundtable is here as through it we are feeding

Behold: from left, Jenny Rowe and Yvonne Hess who both own businesses at the top end of the street, wonder about the changes proposed for the main street of Korumburra, but as Mrs Rowe said, “everything is old and needs improving.” our ideas and priorities into the shire.”

The sale of the saleyards and Korumburra’s location to Melbourne is seen as “an absolute plus.”

David Amor said, “As the industrial area grows, the town grows.”

Korumburra has chosen a Christmas stocking theme for the festive season

with street decorations, and on December 19, twilight shopping with Santa out and about followed by Carols by Candlelight.

David Amor, Australian Country Alliance candidate for Bass in the upcoming State election, was re-elected unopposed as president of the association.

Taking the chair to reside over the election of the KBA executive for the next 12 months, Andrew McEwen, the Councillor for Strzelecki Ward encouraged the KBA to push for the upgrade to Commercial Street.

Not all traders, however, are in agreement with the plan.

Frank Mileto, Korumburra trader, said there are other issues and he nominated the car parking behind the Commercial Street shops as badly in need of attention including signposting.

The undulating paved footpath behind the shops is over 20 years old and dangerously buckled in places.

Traders along the main street pointed to the paving there also as way past its use by date with pavers lifting and people often tripping.

Jenny Rowe from Jenny’s Picture This Framed said, “Everything is old” and Yvonne Hess from Korumburra Florist agreed “Nothing is maintained.”

Commenting on the ageing infrastructure, Mr Mileto said, “Every other town has had its turn but nothing has happened in Korumburra for 35 years.”

Mr Mileto says angle parking in the main street does not make sense and will only cause congestion with cars reversing into through traffic reduced to one lane each way.

“We had angle parking in the 70s.

“The street works the way it is.

“The problem is the dog-leg at the top of the hill.

“That is the priority which needs fixing.”

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PAGE 4 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Star wins state journalism award THE Great Southern Star newspaper has won a state award for journalism.

The win was announced at an industry function for the Victorian

Country Press Association’s annual conference held at The Grange Cleveland Winery in Lansfield on Friday, November 14.

The conference, which was attended by the Premier Dr Denis Napthine,

saw the annual press awards announced at a dinner to conclude the conference.

Awards were presented in the categories of overall newspaper excellence, local reporting and journalism.

The Star won its award for being the best country newspaper in Victoria in the Australia Post Awards for Journalism in the 3,000 to 10,000 circulation category.

The Star’s sister newspaper, the Yarram Stan-

dard, won the equivalent journalism award in the under 3,000 circulation category.

In winning its award The Star competed with newspapers around Victoria including runner-up the Pakenham-Berwick Gazette, and highly commended entries, The Colac Herald, the South Gippsland Sentinel Times and the Wangaratta Chronicle.

In announcing The Star the winner, judge Dr

Mandy Oakham, a senior lecturer in journalism at RMIT University, said it is “a paper that just dares you to try and put it down”.

“Just try to ignore those vibrant coloured fronts and backs and those thundering headlines of “World Champ”, “Horror Hill”, “Gold Mine”, “Foul Mouth” and “Parrot Power”.

“Another champion reporting team of Jacob de Kunder, Matt Dunn, Brad

Lester, Tayla Kershaw and Sarah Vella cover the issues that matter to this community, be they local road horrors, political power plays, or major community developments.

“Likewise this traditional journalistic practice is supplemented by Column 7, absolutely jam packed full of local activity, Letters to the Editor, Vox Pops, regular editorials and a Facebook page.”

Star general manager

Tony Giles accepted the award on behalf of the editor Brad Lester and the journalists and thanked all those journalists both past and present for making The Star the newspaper it is today.

“Of course I would like to thank all our readers and businesses that support our newspaper week in week out; without which we wouldn’t be here to claim such awards,” Mr Giles said.

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Success: from left, Helen Bowering with the winning Yarram Standard journalism award (under 3,000 circulation category), new Victorian Country Press Association chairman Rob Duffield of the Swan Hill Guardian and Tony Giles with The Star’s journalism award (3,000-10,000 circulation category).

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - PAGE 5

Turbines forced to relocate

By Laura Gibb

PLANNING Minister Matthew Guy said Bald Hills Wind Farm must move two turbines whose positions deviate too far from the approved plans.

This casts doubts on South Gippsland Shire Council’s ability to make wind farm owner Mitsui and Co comply with its planning permit.

The ruling confirms suspicions among wind farm objectors that council is unable to supervise construction of the project adequately.

Don Fairbrother, whose property adjoins the wind farm, said council’s manager of planning and environmental health Bryan Sword told him council did not have the resources to inspect the wind farm every week.

“Having someone on site every six or eight weeks is just not good enough,” Mr Fairbrother said.

“If the responsible authority had had people on site when Mitsui first began excavating in January, it could have stopped the whole thing being built in the wrong position.”

Noel Uren of Tarwin Lower said council is not fulfilling its function of representing its constituents.

“We’ve been badly let down by the council,” he said.

“The council won’t enforce the permit.”

The wind farm sought secondary consent from Minister Guy for turbines built 100–250m away from the locations specified in the planning permit.

Wind farm general manager Matthew Croome said in September 20 turbines had been “microsited” to locate them in better ground for construction.

He said six had moved less than 10m, 12 less than 100m, and two between 100m and 250m.

Council acknowledges its role is to ensure Bald Hills Wind Farm complies with its permit, except in the area of noise.

“With respect to this planning permit, council’s role is to consider matters of compliance,” Mr Sword said.

He said Mitsui applied for secondary consent from the Planning Minister for 20 turbines which had been “microsited”, or built in a slightly different position from that indicated on the plans.

Mr Guy notified council of his decision on November 7.

“The Minister has determined the request to microsite 18 turbines is consistent with condition three of the planning permit and determined to refuse written consent for two turbines,” he said.

“The Minister’s decision (once finalised) forms part of the planning permit.

“The wind farm proponent, consistent with any investigation, will now be

offered an opportunity to respond to council in the first instance.”

Don and Dorothy Fairbrother, whose property adjoins the wind farm, say the nearest turbine was built closer to their home than plans indicted and is now only 250m from the house.

Mr Fairbrother believes he had a right to refuse the turbine site moving closer to his property under the 52.32 amendment to the planning scheme under the Planning and Environment Act signed

by Matthew Guy on July 31, and that about 11 other households should also have had the right of veto.

The Fairbrothers said it is not right affected individuals should have to do the council’s job of policing the wind farm development.

“The responsible authority hasn’t been doing its job,” Mr Fairbrother said.

“We’re fighting a major international company .”

The Fairbrothers say council is unable to ensure Mitsui works within its permit.

“If somebody asked you to do a job and you couldn’t do it, wouldn’t you say you couldn’t do it?” Mrs Fairbrother said.

Neighbour Sally Jelbart, also of Tarwin Lower, agreed.

“They don’t have the experience dealing with a company like Mitsui that is global,” Ms Jelbart said.

Mr Fairbrother said council has not supervised construction of the project

adequately.

“Imagine if it was something in the town – it’s done properly.

“Minister Guy indicated some months ago his opinion of micrositing was 10 to 20 metres,” Mr Fairbrother said.

“Now it’s up to 83, 84 metres.

“He’s now deeming that to be micrositing and I’m very disappointed about that.”

Mr Fairbrother is demanding an independent, licensed surveyor measure the site and release the findings to the public.

He said a council officer who is not a surveyor made measurements several weeks ago but it did not satisfy him.

“We want an independent, licensed surveyor on site, paid by the government, to measure the site properly,” Mr Fairbrother said.

When asked whether the planning minister Mr Matthew Guy had asked for two of the turbines to be moved Bald Hills Wind Farm’s general manager Mr Croome said “Bald Hills Wind Farm sought secondary consent from the Minister for Planning for the two turbines proposed to be moved by more than 100 metres from the originally endorsed location. Confirmation was also sought that 18 other microsited turbines were to the Minister’s satisfaction.”

“Bald Hills Wind Farm also commissioned expert noise, visual and shadow studies to demonstrate that

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Let down: from left, wind farm neighbours Noel Uren, Sally Jelbart and Don Fairbrother say council is not ensuring Bald Hills Wind Farm is built according to its planning permit. the relocation of the turbines would not result in material adverse impact or change to the assessed impact,” Mr Croome told The Star.

“Late last week, Bald Hills Wind Farm received advice from the Minister that he approved the 18 microsited turbines but has refused consent to allow relocation of the two turbines proposed to be moved by more than 100m.

“At this early stage, Bald Hills Wind Farm is reviewing the Minister’s decision.

As always, Bald Hills Wind Farm will work to comply with requirements stipulated in its planning permit.”

Asked why the wind farm erected turbines in sites other than those permitted Mr Croome said “the micrositing of turbines is contemplated in our planning permit. The micrositing of turbines at BHWF was un-

dertaken to locate turbines in more stable ground conditions for construction of foundations and avoid particularly wet areas.”

Mr Croome confirmed a government surveyor had

been on site to measure the position of turbines, roads and infrastructure.

Planning Minister Matthew Guy had not responded to The Star’s questions when this story went to print.

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PAGE 6 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Ice campaign hits home INITIAL campaign results indicate the Victorian Government’s ‘What are you doing with ice?’ campaign is resonating with young people at risk.

The campaign, developed in partnership with the Penington Institute, shows a young man and woman as their ice addiction spirals from occasional use to addiction.

John Ryan, CEO of the Penington Institute said that initial campaign research suggests that young people are responding well to the campaign’s message.

“This was an evidence based campaign. We knew from the beginning that young people were only going to listen if we presented a realistic picture of ice use and addiction. And the initial campaign results show that it has been received really well by those most at risk.”

“A survey of 150 young people showed that 75 per cent of those who had taken drugs before had thought about their attitudes towards ice or spoken to family and friends about the

issue since seeing the campaign.”

In line with the realistic picture of ice addiction presented in the campaign advertisements, ice users and their families were encouraged to anonymously share their stories of

addiction and recovery on the ice.vic. gov.au website. The stories highlight the addictive and destructive nature of ice, and that recovery from ice addiction is possible.

“These powerful, real life stories

Trish’s ice story MY son first started using ice when he was 17.

When I found out I felt like someone had kicked me in the stomach.

However I had no idea at that moment the journey we were about to embark upon.

As his usage increased, my son would go out all weekend. He was always staying at a mate’s place. He lost a lot of weight and spent weekdays working and coming straight home to sleep, not rising for dinner and only filling up on junk food.

In May 2012, his boss gave him two weeks off to try to get his act together. By July his apprenticeship was suspended. I think my son was relieved as he then had no accountability and felt he could do whatever he wanted.

This was an absolutely chaotic

time and everyone in our family was affected.

I was exhausting myself trying to track his moves, pleading with him to stop. I was manipulated, took responsibility for everyone’s behaviours and drove myself crazy trying to control the situation. And I must say this was nearly every hour as people on ice don’t sleep and neither do their mums.

He stole from all of us, including his sisters. He verbally abused us. He punched holes in our walls and damaged our property. As his mother, I thought my heart was going to break.

I hated it when he wasn’t home as I was terrified of what he was up to and hated it when he was as he was so hurtful to all of us. Something had to give.

I was looking at a family help

website and ended up doing a course designed to help families dealing with someone who has addiction issues. After that, I engaged with a weekly support group. These services have saved my life.

My son has since done a few stays at different residential rehab services and has gained almost 60 days clean a couple of times. I try to support and not enable. I am sad as I know I am powerless over the addict. I grieve for what I imagined and dreamed his life could be and I am scared of what may happen to him or how his using may affect others.

I now co-facilitate a support group in our home town in regional Victoria and with the support of the group, my family and closest friends. I will continue to put one foot in front of the other and keep breathing.

highlight the addictive and destructive nature of ice to those users who may think they are in control. We know young people at risk of taking ice are much more likely to listen to people who have been through it before,” said Mr Ryan.

“We also hope these stories will give strength to people struggling with ice addiction and highlight the addictive and destructive nature of ice to those users who think they are in control of their ice use. While recovering from ice can be difficult, it is possible.

There is help and support available for people struggling with the drug. Visit ice.vic.gov.au for a list of support services,” he concluded.

The ‘What are you doing on ice?’ campaign forms part of a whole-ofgovernment approach to tackling ice, including prevention, education, law and order, and increased support for drug treatment.

Stories from ice.vic.gov.au Many users wrote about how quickly they became addicted and warned others not to try the drug.

“Ice is such a damaging drug and

very deceiving, you can think everything is wonderful and you are on top of the world but reality soon becomes distorted, if you are thinking of quitting it will be the best decision you make for you and everyone around you.”

“You never think this will happen to you, but as soon as you put the pipe to your lips, you are sealing your own fate. Don’t do it to yourself.”

Others wrote about their recovery from ice addiction – showing others that it is possible.

“One year of rehab, another of counselling and nine years later I still get cravings, particularly when I’m feeling anxious or not coping with everyday things. But I am okay and I am still clean.”

“I will tell anyone and everyone to please try and get help, accept it when it is offered to you. It will hurt, it will be terrifying and it will be horribly embarrassing at times…but it is so worth it in the end.”

To read more stories of ice addiction and recovery, visit ice.vic.gov. au. For help, call DirectLine on 1800 888 236.

Ice: the facts • The drug ice is manufactured illegally by mixing pharmaceutical drugs with a variety of dangerous chemicals.

• Using ice leads to serious sleep deprivation which can trigger symptoms of anxiety and psychosis.

• Ice forces the brain into ‘fight or flight’ mode, making some users more agitated or aggressive.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - PAGE 7

Meeniyan men secure shed

By Laura Gibb MEMBERS of Meeniyan and District RSL Men’s Shed are thrilled to have secured a venue for their activities.

Their “shed” is the former Scout hall at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve.

“We’re not settled in yet but I know we have definitely got it,” Kevin Robinson of Meeniyan said.

“Things are starting to roll now.”

The Men’s Shed group already had 20 members even before it had a shed, which pleased John Hattam.

“It’s fantastic for a small town.

“For a group that’s just started, we’re kicking goals,” he said.

“People who would normally be sitting at home are getting out and having a chat.”

The group will undertake various activities, but the central purpose is to get together.

“It’s whatever the guys want to do, basically,” Mr Hattam said.

To begin with, the shed will offer timber and woodworking, tea and coffee and a place to chat.

“To me, everybody can just get together and do their thing.

“We can make things and sell things – it will pay for the power,” Mr Robinson said.

Mr Robinson is especially keen for men suffering depression to come along and perhaps talk their troubles over with others.

He said men with depression, who may be at risk of suicide, might find an outlet at the Men’s Shed.

“If you can save one, you’ve got a winner,” he said.

The venue is big enough for the group’s needs and already has a kitchen and tables and chairs.

Members of the group have installed a new roller door and are installing a ramp.

The group thanks Tarnya Wilson from Meeniyan and District RSL sub branch for her assistance.

Meeniyan and District RSL Men’s Shed hopes to attract donations of woodworking equipment and timber.

To enquire about donating equipment, call John Hattam on 0457 221 065.

Meeniyan Men’s Shed: at their new venue, the former Scout hall at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve, members of Meeniyan and District RSL Men’s Shed from left, Neville Meikle, Mick Scott and Phil Zukovskis, all of Meeniyan, Lindsay Harrison of Dumbalk, Doug Kuhne, Kevin Robinson, Graham Roberts and Peter Hill, all of Meeniyan, David Gillett of Dumbalk, and Dudley Harrison, John Hattam and Reg Hannay, all of Meeniyan.

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Wonthaggi Secondary promised $21 million Continued from page 1.

“This is the highest level of funding for schools in Victorian history,” Mr

Napthine said.

An extra $12 million will be put into two new Year 9 leadership camps.

PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times essential Ph 5662 9222 Wed, 19 Nov 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 18/11) Wed, 26 Nov 10.00am ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wed, 26 Nov – 2.00pm 1.

Notice of Rescission – Capital Works program procedure 2.

NOM– Capital Works program procedure 3.

Quarterly performance report 4.

Assembly of councillors - Oct 5.

Cr discretionary fund allocation report 6.

Documents/contracts under CEO delegation - Oct 7.

Cr expenditure report - Sept 8.

Petition response - Sewerage scheme payment plan 9.

Economic development and tourism strategy adoption 10.

Corner Inlet drainage area advisory committee 11.

General question time - G.2 12.

Closed item - Community grants round 1 13.

Closed item – two contractual matters 14.

Closed item - personnel matter 'OURSAY' COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS BUDGET 2015/16 PRIORITIES After completing a successful online community forum that saw 450 people participate in the 2015/16 Council Budget considerations, Council is continuing its partnership with OurSay. The top five ideas will form the basis for Community Workshops to be held at 2.15pm – 4.30pm and 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Tues 25 November at the Meeniyan Hall.

To register your interest to attend, please indicate which workshop you are attending by calling 5662 9200 or registering on http://oursay.org/southgippsland/budget If unable to attend on that date, please register at this site to receive advice of later workshops that may be scheduled.

WHITE RIBBON EVENT Thurs 27 November 6-7.30pm This free event at the Meeniyan Hall is an opportunity for us all to learn how to speak out and take action to prevent violence - bystander action is an effective way of creating change. Enquiries 5143 1600 or prevention@gwhealth.asn.au Register at https://whatyoucando.eventbrite.com.au Refreshments provided.

INFORMATION SESSIONS RAIL TRAIL MARKETING PLAN Thurs 27 November Marketing consultants will hold information sessions to present the marketing & promotion plan for the Great Southern Rail Trail (GSRT).These will include the newly developed logo, signs, and suggested marketing and infrastructure opportunities along the trail. You are invited to attend either session on 27 Nov at Port Welshpool Ferry Terminal (3 - 4.30pm) or Foster WMA Centre (6.30- 8pm) RSVP to 5662 9322 or daniellet@southgipppsland.vic.gov.au, by Mon 24 Nov, indicating which session.

NOMINATIONS OPEN! Achievement Award for a Person with a Disability Council's Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee invites you to nominate worthy residents for the SG Achievement Award for a Person with a Disability.

Nomination forms can be obtained from Council or downloaded from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au and need to be submitted by Wed 3 Dec. There are no restrictions on age or gender for this award. All nominees will be honoured at the Aust. Day Awards Ceremony on Wed 21 January, where the recipient will be announced.

Enquiries: 0428 629 276 or marge.arnup@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Planning and Environment Act 1987 SOUTH GIPPSLAND PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Approval of Amendment C101 The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C101 to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme.

The Amendment came into operation when published in the Government Gazette on 30 October 2014.The Amendment rezones land at 1465 Korumburra–Warragul Rd, Strzelecki, from Public Conservation and Resource Zone to Farming Zone.A copy of the Amendment can be inspected at www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/publicinspection and during office hours, at South Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith St, Leongatha.

COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road Maintenance: Poowong East/Nyora/Loch/Venus Bay/Pound Ck/Koonwarra Drainage Works: Buffalo - Stony Ck Rd & Buffalo Nth Rd, Buffalo Drainage Program Works: Forresters Ln, Berrys Ck/Stony Ck Dollar Rd, Stony Ck 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 Fax: 5662 3754 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

This is a great opportunity as other camps have been hugely successful.

All Year 9 students will also receive free first aid training across Victoria, which will benefit the wider community.

Each secondary college will receive a 3D printer and there will be a boost in second language education as this knowledge is vital in the increasing global economy.

“We want to make sure schools have the best resources and best education opportunities,” Mr Napthine said.

“It’s also about improving the quality of life. This is a great announcement for education in Victoria and shows the Coalition Government is genuinely passionate about the quality of education.”

Education tour: from left, Liberal candidate for Bass Brian Paynter, former Bass MLA Ken Smith, Premier Denis Napthine and son Tom Napthine visited Wonthaggi Secondary College students Jade Macdermid, Weston Sparkes, Maddy Murray and Fergus McKittrick before making the $21 million announcement on Monday (November 17).

Pools voted number one

Continued from page 1.

“The Foster pool has been quite topical at the moment and community assets are important,” Mr Couper said.

“Community hold the pools dear and want to see them retained.

Mr Couper said he was pleased with the outcome and has developed a strategy to give as a proposal to council.

He wants to see the Mirboo North pool recognised as a tourism recreation hub and to see the facility put to better use.

The Mirboo North pool will open to the public in two weeks time.

Mr Couper said hats off to the council for working towards increased community engagement but believed giving each person seven votes gave inac-

curate results.

“So far we have been happy with the relationship formed with council,” Mr Couper said.

“It’s good to see them trying to communicate with the community and getting ideas out of it.”

OurSay was implemented by council to allow residents to have a say about budget priorities before the 2015/16 budget is

drafted in an effort to boost community satisfaction.

CEO Tim Tamlin said although rates were always important during budget time, pools landed a spot at the top.

The pool ideas were followed by free green waste disposal (506 votes), the Stony Creek Exhibition/Equestrian Centre (443 votes) and support of

arts and arts tourism in the shire (227 votes).

Another major idea was the question of coal seam gas. There were 181 votes for council to stop sitting on the fence and act on exempting South Gippsland from coal seam gas mining instead of waiting for the outcome of the moratorium.

The top five ideas will be discussed in the all important workshop next week (Tuesday, November 25) in Meeniyan. The top 10 ideas will be responded to online.

Mr Tamlin urges the public to book a spot at the workshop and come along for a chat with council. It’s an opportunity to discuss what the community wants to see and what they want council to stop doing.

Council’s customer relations manager Christian Stefani said OurSay was an interesting process.

“We would only end up with 30 submissions in our previous engagement process. Now we’ve found 260 people have gone online to register and vote.”

Mr Stefani said council will now consider using OurSay beyond budget issues to maintain a connection with the community.

“Maybe in six to 12 months we will use OurSay to consult with the public about these ideas,” he said.

“The main theme has been for council to minimise expenditure. It will be a challenge but we will use the information.”

Mr Stefani said there is still a way to go before the budget is drafted but OurSay has given council a great ability to flip the process on its head and go to the community first.

“Overall the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive,” Mr Stefani said.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - PAGE 9

Five run against Peter Ryan

By Laura Gibb DEPUTY Premier and Member for Gippsland South, Peter Ryan, will be up against five candidates trying to unseat him in the upcoming State Election on Saturday, November 29.

Nominations have closed for candidates standing in the Victorian election.

Six candidates are standing in Gippsland South District while seven candidates are standing in Bass

District.

Peter Ryan has drawn fifth down on the ballot paper while the Rise Up Australia Party’s Patrick Winterton has drawn the top of the ballot.

Brian Paynter, who is trying to retain Bass for the Liberal Party with the retirement of Ken Smith, has drawn fourth on the ballot with Ross Fairhurst from the Greens in the number one position.

Bass Coast councillor and independent candidate Clare Le Serve is second on

the ballot paper.

Forty six candidates are standing in the Eastern Victoria Region.

Early voting commenced at 9am on Monday November 17.

In Leongatha an early voting venue is located 1 Church Street.

Postal voting closes at 6pm on Thursday November 27.

Early voting closes at 6pm on Friday November 28.

Election day is 8am to 6pm Saturday November 29.

Party Phil Piper, independent Deb Meester, Australian Country Alliance Peter Ryan, The Nationals Ian Onley, Australian Greens

VICTORIA VOTES Saturday November 29

Bass District

LOWER HOUSE NOMINATIONS

Gippsland South District Patrick Winterton, Rise Up Australia Party Lynn Psaila, Australian Labor

Farewell, Ken Smith

By Tayla Kershaw BASS Smith

MLA Ken closed the

door of his office in McBride Avenue on Friday.

From 10am to 3pm,

End of an era: Former Bass MLA Ken Smith locks the door of this office.

all members of the community were invited to say goodbye to Mr Smith after 26 years of dedication in his role.

“Visitors were coming through all day to give me their best wishes. I really appreciated it and it was a good buzz,” Mr Smith said.

“It’s reaching an end and it’s a sad time as I finish up as a member of parliament, however I am looking forward to the change and will still be living in the area.”

Mr Smith said he will continue to be involved in community activities but is looking forward to getting used to a normal lifestyle.

Of his 26 years, he

spent 17 years in the Wonthaggi office and nine years in Cranbourne.

“My 17 years were a fantastic time,” Mr Smith said.

“We live in a lovely part of the world. The people are fantastic and welcoming.”

His original election was one of his many highlights, as well as when he was elected as speaker. He spent four years in opposition, which was a great learning curve, and was elected into government under Jeff Kennett.

“I’d like to thank the fantastic staff for their exceptional work and good service. Our doors were always open.”

Ross Fairhurst, Australian Greens Clare Le Serve, independent Paul Reid, Australian Christians Brian Paynter, Liberal Angela Dorian, Rise Up Australia Party Sanjay Nathan, Australian Labor Party David Amor, Australian Country Alliance

UPPER HOUSE NOMINATIONS

Cobains; Andrew Ronalds, Warragul; Laetitia Jones, Kalorama; Brenton Wight, Traralgon Australian Labor Party Harriet Shing, Warragul; Daniel Mulino, Mt Martha; Ian Maxfield, Drouin East; John Anderson, Bunyip; Sorina Grasso, Upper Ferntree Gully Australian Christians Ash Belsar, Cape Woolamai; Vivian Hill, Cranbourne Family First Trudie Morris, Croydon; Joanne Di Lorenzo, Narren Warren Animal Justice Party Kristin Bacon, Kallista; Leah Folloni, Emerald Democratic Labour Party

(DLP) Gary Jenkins, Mt Dandenong; Andrew Kis-Rigo, Warragul People Power Victoria/No Smart Meters Linton Young, Morwell; Maureen Kirsch, Murrumbeena Australian Cyclists Party Nick Burke, Emerald; Geoff Ballard, Camberwell Australian Country Alliance Andrew Jones, Launching Place; Bradley Johnstone, Traralgon Ungrouped Rhonda Elizabeth Crooks, Trafalgar; Christine Sindt, Morwell; Jean-Michel David, Kalorama; Jeff Bartram, Coburg

Eastern Victoria Region

Voluntary Euthanasia Party (Victoria) Meg Paul, Merricks Beach; Bruce Miller, Camberwell Liberal Democrats Jim McDonald, Driffield; Ben Buckley, Benambra Sex Party Ange Hopkins, Coburg; Ken Hill, Southbank Australian Greens Andrea Millsom, Loch; Louis Delacretaz, Sassafras; Belinda Rogers, Drouin; Willisa Hogarth, Pakenham; Malcolm Brown, Rye Shooter and Fishers Party Victoria Jeffrey Bourman, Hampton East; David Fent, Langwarrin Palmer United Party Sarah Taylor, Rosebud; James Unkles, Chirnside Park; Daniel Gaylor, Sunshine Rise Up Australia Party Yvonne Gentle, Pearcedale; Jim Gentle, Pearcedale Liberal/The Nationals Edward O’Donohue, Mount Martha; Danny O’Brien,

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Local Snippets fire safety and bushfire information. All children who participate in all activities will go into a draw for some great prizes. The Wonthaggi Fire Brigade encourage all members of the public to come along and meet their local fire fighters and inspect our wonderful facilities and equipment.

KBA executive: elected at last week’s annual general meeting of the Korumburra business Association were, from left, Steve Bone, committee; Lucy Merten, committee; Heidi Marshall, vice-president; Jenny Rowe, committee; David Amor, president; Bryan Hess, treasurer; and Vince Sgarioto, committee.

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Antiques bring in a crowd COLLECTORS and lovers of beautiful unique items turned out to Meeniyan on Saturday for the antiques fair.

This is the sixth year Meeniyan has hosted the event and this year there were some fresh faces among the stallholders, as well as a few familiar ones.

There were 12 stallholders on the day, four were from Gippsland.

A crowd of people came through the Meeniyan Hall to have a look at some of the vintage items including furniture, jewellery, china, glassware, metalware, art and porcelain.

There were a few things that haven’t been seen at the Meeniyan antiques fair too, including a specialist in Australian pottery.

Organiser Sue Anderson said the Meeniyan businesses are 100 per cent behind the fair and hope to see it again next year.

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Young children have a chance to dress up as fire-fighters.

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Commemorations: they marched again for Sunday’s 50th anniversary commemorations at Tidal River.

50 year milestone for Commando Memorial A LARGE contingent took to Tidal River Wilsons Promontory on Sunday, November 16 to mark 50 years since the placement of a memorial cairn.

The cairn was unveiled on November 15, 1964 and marks the place where New Zealand and Australian companies (later renamed Commando Squadrons or simply Commandos) combined for intensive training in 1941 in preparation for fighting the Japanese in New Ireland and Timor.

It stands as a memorial also to members of these units, and to those of similar units that followed, who gave their lives in operations against the enemy, wherever they served.

Many make the pilgrimage to Tidal River every year on this date to honour those who trained here, fought against the enemy and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Lovely find: Berrys Creek resident Marg Lynn and Duncan Beard found some treasures at Meeniyan’s antiques fair on Saturday.

Cairn remembered: Jim Walker, who is the son of the late Lieutenant Colonel “Mac” Walker, Commanding Officer of the 2/4 Australian Commando Squadron, looks at the names of those on the cairn who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Having a look: from left, Leongatha’s Holly, Flynn and Jasmine Edwards loved the little ornaments at Meeniyan’s antiques fair.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - PAGE 11

Fire brigades fight for health rights VOLUNTEER Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) is cautiously welcoming the Coalition Government’s announcement to commit to presumptive legislation for firefighters if the government is re-elected.

VFBV’s Kim O’Connor met with the Liberal candidate for Bass Brian Paynter on Thursday to publicly discuss the campaign, which has been an ongoing fight for the VFBV for three years.

The firefighters are looking to bring about a legislation which will appropriately entitle firefighters who used old practices to compensation if they contract one of the 12 cancers firefighters are

susceptible to.

VBFV CEO Andrew Ford said these 12 cancers are included in the presumptive legislation arrangements federally and in other states and the same is expected for Victoria.

Mr O’Connor said they are pushing for the Coalition Government to commit to the legislation.

“We don’t want to wait for anymore Monash University research. It’s been going on for years.”

The Coalition Government’s commitment is not yet concrete but Mr Paynter said he is supportive.

“I understand the need for it and will take the concerns to the powers that be,” he said.

Firefighters still have the burden of proof over their heads. In order to

receive any sort of compensation for contracting a disease they have to prove which fire they attended and what sort of smoke they breathed in.

“We now use breathing apparatus so there’s really no excuse for contracting an illness,” Mr O’Connor said.

“To me, we are far better off now and there’s no excuse but it’s the ones who worked years ago without the safety equipment who need compensation.”

Mr O’Connor said he goes to around 150 fires per year. After attending many fires, it would be difficult to pinpoint when someone contracted cancer.

The presumptive legislation would work by reversing the onus of proof, whereby the firefighter’s cancer would be presumed

to be work related provided the firefighter has had sufficient years of service.

The firefighter’s claim would only be rejected if it were to be proved the cancer is not work related..

Asbestos has been another issue over the years.

Firefighters are well aware of it now and can easily identify it, but this wasn’t always the case.

“We are on to it (asbestos) now and we know all about it. It’s the old stuff that’s coming back,” Mr O’Connor said.

Mr Paynter said firefighters are better equipped now but it’s those who used old practices who need the legislation.

“I’m fully supportive of legislation to help genuine cases,” Mr Paynter said.

“Neglecting the genuine cases is not good

Health service looks ahead BASS Coast Regional Health, now known as Bass Coast Health (BCH) held its annual general meeting last Thursday night.

Board of management chair, Jeff Bennett said the future of the health service is exciting, particularly since the merger of Bass Coast Regional Health and Bass Coast Community Health Service on July 1 this year.

“As an organisation we have made considerable achievements and we continue to meet high service demands,” he said.

Mr Bennett said the health service is focussed on the long term sustainability and viability of the organisation.

In the last financial year, the health service managed to almost halve its deficit from $3.5 million to $1.62 million.

The health service received high praise from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards when it was assessed in December 2013.

The hospital met all mandatory standards in all three surveys and 79 per cent of non-mandatory standards.

The surveyors remarked on the quality of the health service and care and the excellent teamwork within the organisation.

The hospital treated a record number of patients in the 2013/14 year including 13,844 patients treated in the emergency department.

The hospital admitted 6969 people to acute inpatient services which was an increase of 8.6 per cent on the previous year.

The hospital also delivered 205 babies, which was an increase of over four per cent.

Funding of $500,000 for a new short stay unit has been received by the health service. It will be built adjacent to the emergency department.

Building of this new unit is expected to commence by the end of the year.

BCH’s new CEO Veronica Jamison said it is good to see the hospital’s

surgical services continue to develop.

“This year we welcomed three new surgeons to our team, which is very encouraging,” she said.

Ms Jamison said the health service does need to focus on its financial position, but must also focus on priorities in developing a sub regional health service.

“Despite our financial challenges, we have enhanced our service mix and the quality of care we provide,” she said.

Two awards were handed out at the meeting, one for 25 years of service to Irma Hyde, and one for employee of the year to Mark Papadopoulos.

The meeting was concluded with two presentations on improving health literacy.

Executive officer of South Coast Primary Care Partnership Mel Hibbins and BCH allied health manager Paul Greenhalgh both spoke on the importance of health literacy.

Health literacy is about how people understand

Great achievements: Irma Hyde (left) was awarded a certificate of appreciation for over 25 years service to the hospital, and Mark Papadopoulos (right) was named employee of the year at the BCH annual general meeting held last Thursday.

They are pictured with Jeff Bennett.

Health benefits: Mel Hibbins, Veronica Jamison and Paul Greenhalgh at the Bass Coast Regional Health AGM last Thursday night.

information about health and health care and how they apply that information to their lives.

Health literacy is important because it shapes people’s health and the safety and quality of health care. Low levels of individual health literacy contribute to poorer health outcomes, increased risk of an adverse event and higher healthcare costs.

Challenged: from left, Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria’s Kim O’Connor asked the Liberal candidate for Bass Brian Paynter to show his support for the presumptive legislation. enough.”

This summer is shaping up to be a dangerous fire season – in fact, the season has already started. Mr O’Connor said he hopes firefighters are supported to keep the morale up during the next few months.

Mr Paynter commended the fire brigade for being first on call when there’s a situation.

“That’s historical. I

know from growing up in a small town that once those bells rings it’s all hands on deck,” he said.

“Everyone was on board.”

Mr O’Connor and other fire brigade volunteers have been campaigning for the new legislation in the Wonthaggi Plaza.

The first batch of 16,000 signatures on the CFA Volunteers’ Cancer Petition

were tabled in Parliament on October 16, and volunteers urge members of the public to sign the petition as soon as they get the chance, to show support for the firefighters who protect this community.

“In the old days there was no protection. Now we have maximum level safety gear,” he said.

“We are doing this to protect the past.”

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OPINIONS

“Ice” fear

AS a concerned mother, community member and business person in South Gippsland area I recently had an appointment with our local Shire regarding the Ice Epidemic is hitting our regional areas.

This was a very interesting meeting but I found myself leaving disgruntled, a little confused and somewhat disappointed.

The knowledge of this problem in the community is also very minimal as well as under recognised. We need to get on top of this problem it is not going away.

Think about this, your friend just came to you and said “please help me, I want to get off ice and I don’t know where to go or how to do it”. Interesting, where do you take them? Ha, nowhere around here that’s for sure, there is nothing.

Crime rates are on the increase, we used to leave our doors unlocked, keys in the cards etc. not any more, you can’t even do that out on your farm as they will get taken.

Our council cannot help set up any support groups for parents, families or addicts to help with the detox, mental health issues or just plain stressed out people who cannot cope with what the addict is

E D I T O R I A L Hands off our pools THIS seems to be the resounding message as a result of the just completed OurSay online survey conducted by the South Gippsland Shire council.

The results will be music to the ears of communities in Mirboo North and Foster, whose pools have been in the Shire’s target as a possible cut from the budget due to their high running costs and drop in patronage.

Communities love their pools and want them retained; Mirboo North is already used by not only the public but the South Gippsland Swimming Association for carnivals and by local schools, including from Leongatha, for their swimming sports.

Many of these groups want to hold their events in outdoor pools where supporters and parents can enjoy beautiful surrounds and spread out rather than use the Splash facility, even though Splash can cater for the swimming associations carnivals; despite being a bit cosy.

Foster has had its pool for many years and also wishes it to be retained while the Toora pool is certainly safe for now.

Despite the result of the survey, pools are going to be hampered this summer by the 26 degrees clause whereby if the forecast temperature is to be less than 26 degrees the pool will not open.

If the forecasters get it wrong and it ends up being 32 degrees then there’ll be a lot of hot bodies in those two towns.

There’s still a lot of decisions to be made and work to be done by the council also. Pools are no doubt a drain on the funds and other areas will need to be looked at to save money in the next budget to keep rates down.

And was the OurSay survey a true indicator of public feeling. Did a lot of people band together and push the pools or did a lot of people just not bother with the survey and not let their true issues come to the surface?

Education boost The Coalition Government has confirmed Wonthaggi will receive $21 million to go towards a new school site in McKenzie Street if the government is re-elected.

This is great news for Wonthaggi and one the town and council has fought long and hard for.

Of course, Bass Coast council is delighted but has also sought assurances from the Labour Party that if elected they’ll do the same.

Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Neil Rankine welcomed the announcement and said council had been lobbying for investment in the education system.Cr Rankine said council will continue to advocate for a dynamic education system for the community and ask all the other parties contesting the Victorian Election to share and support council’s vision for a culture of life-long learning in Bass Coast.

Letters to the Editor

putting their family through. Why not? – because there is no monetary value evidence that can be put forward to enable them allocation in the budget to work on this problem. Monetary – not life loss – how sad is that. So unless our local businesses get behind this and admit they are having staff issues, clientele issues, theft, safety issues nothing can be done.

Please help fight this horrible drug that is ruining so many lives.

There is currently a group called the Ice Meltdown Project, we need your help. This program is receiving a large volume of calls from addicts and their families who have exhausted all other avenues and have begun to lose hope. Families and friends are seeking help as they witness the ongoing physical and mental destruction of the person they love. If the addict asks for help and is ready for detox, this is achievable. This program is being run through gold coin donations, from our own pockets, sausage sizzles.

Sadly “ice” is in epidemic proportions and is daily destroying and killing the people we love and devastating the wider community on an unprecedented level. As a community, we must take a stand and tackle this problem here on our own doorstop.

I am not asking for financial assistance from you our local businesses but help through a short letter to our council to let it know it is affecting us and the community financially.

Help save our future, Name and address supplied.

(Editor: The Star’s normal policy is to insist on name and address being printed at the end of letters but on this occasion has protected the identity of the writer)

Police plea to motorists

An open letter to the Latrobe, Baw Baw, Bass Coast and South Gippsland communities.

I RECALL with great sadness my Christmas of 2010. It was about half-past midnight on Christmas morning when I was called out to attend a car accident.

A family of three had been driving along and due to the driver being tired; she hit the curb and lost control of the car. The car overturned and collided with a fence.

A 57 year old lady in the passenger seat died. I vividly recall the lady’s adult children turning up to the crash site and watching as the undertakers took their mother away.

I can’t begin to imagine the sadness

they now feel every Christmas day.

I do know the way I felt that Christmas day, as I had to put on a brave face when going home to my own children. There was no way I was going to tell my family the tragedy I had witnessed on Christmas day and transfer my feelings of sadness onto them, so like many a police officer, I just kept the tragedy bottled up.

Now I am responsible for road safety across Latrobe, Baw Baw, Bass Coast and South Gippsland and I see the same tragedy too often.

What I do know, is between now and the end of the year it is highly likely we will lose more members of our community to road accidents.

A lot of you will think to yourself it won’t happen to me. Last year there were 21 people died on the roads across our communities. This year we have had 15 people die on our local roads. If trends continue as they did last year, then we will see six more people become victims of the road toll between now and the end of the year.

The worse job for police is to tell a family their loved one has died and, even worse, is knowing that in all cases of fatal motor vehicle accidents, it was preventable.

I spend many hours trying to find ways in which a death could have been prevented. My colleagues work with local councils and Vic Roads to look at the speed zones, the road surface, and any other factor which could have prevented an unnecessary death. But the simple truth is that drivers need to take more care. Our biggest causes of fatal accidents are distracted drivers, fatigue and speeding. These are all factors within the control of the driver. If more care is taken on the road then we may be able to prevent another six motor vehicle related deaths between now and the end of the year.

The purpose of this letter is to make each person think before they go on the road and commit that they will drive safely and cautiously.

Because what I can tell you is the majority of the fatal accidents this year have been members of this community, who lived and worked in this area, who travelled regularly on the same roads that claimed their life. Complacency on our roads will lead to tragedy. In Baw Baw this year there have been four deaths, in Bass Coast/South Gippsland there have been eight deaths and in Latrobe there have been three deaths. I speak for the families of these people when I plead with you to take greater care.

As we lead into the Christmas and holiday periods I ask you take some time and imagine your family sitting down for Christmas lunch without you there; their sadness and the tragedy would be overwhelming

Email: letters@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350

– simply because you could have taken more care on the roads. I sincerely hope the community heeds this message as I personally don’t want to see any more tragedies on our roads.

Mark Langhorn Inspector of Police Morwell Police Station

OurSay .. It’s already been said!

SO now we’ve had ‘OurSay’, or at least some of us have.

The Council is going to get the ideas, votes and comments together, and the mayor is going to say there have been some good ideas, and it will have community workshops, planning meetings, feasibility studies, further community liaison etc. etc., and ratepayers, there will be two guaranteed outcomes of all this.

More people employed by council to facilitate and organise these actions e.g. the recently advertised Swimming Pools Liaison Officer, and higher rates to pay for these people.

I know this sounds cynical, but judging by previous Council actions this is exactly what happens.

Take Councillor Davies recent comments for example. She asked if ratepayers would be prepared to pay for the Foster Pool with an increased rates levy. Wrong question Councillor. Why not ask if ratepayers are prepared to pay for Foster (and Mirboo North) Pool by reducing the number of administrative and bureaucratic staff employed

by South Gippsland Council. You know, just like it was 20 years ago, when Foster had a pool, there was no mention of pool closure, and there were fewer bureaucratic staff.

I think I know what the answer might be.

Or why not ask if ratepayers would be prepared to pay for Foster and Mirboo North Pools by not proceeding with the number of ‘non-negotiable’ (no mention of the cost of these by CEO Tamlin) capital and maintenance items associated with the takeover of the caravan parks by the Council. Let’s see the figures so we can make a call! And why should caravan park ‘non-negotiable’ items have a higher priority than what many residents would regard as non-negotiable e.g. a maintained road?

And, importantly, what was not requested by ratepayers on the ‘Our Say’ site. Well, on the Council web site there is a long listing of all the ‘services’ the Council provides. Here’s but a few of these ‘services.. ‘Corporate Training and Development’, ’Integrated Com-

munity Planning’, ‘Community Engagement Conference’ etc. I don’t recall seeing any of the ‘OurSay’ ideas suggesting there should be more ‘Corporate Training and Development’ or more ‘Integrated Community Planning’. But no doubt, and here I am being cynical again, the ideas stated by ratepayers will somehow be used to substantiate many of the above.

So, what would be the main lessons of ‘OurSay’ that this Council probably won’t heed?

A.. Provide ratepayers with the types of basic and meaningful services that they actually want.

B.. Do it for a reasonable cost i.e. reduce rates.

C.. Stop telling us that they want more community involvement, and that they need to improve their image.

D.. Achieve meaningful cost savings by rationalising the bureaucratic structure of the Council.

E.. Stop implementing some kind of new de-facto taxation system (new rating strategy) that has resulted in many ratepayers (and it will be the majority within a few years) paying much higher rates.

Gary Napthine, Waratah North.

Something wrong

I READ with concern the article in last week’s Star, Posties fight to survive .

I recalled reading an article in the Herald Sun a few months ago headed, Australia Post CEO donates his $2 million bonus to Islamic Museum, Australia .

I retraced the article on Google , Herald Sun , June 2014 The article went on to say Australia Post CEO, Ahmed Fahour receives a salary including bonus of $4. 8 million per annum .

I am not criticising what Mr Fahour decides to do with his salary bonuses.

I am critical of the exorbitant amount he receives when hundreds of little post offices like Meeniyan and Toora around our nation struggle to keep their doors open.

At the same time as this announcement was made, Australia Post laid off 900 workers, increased the price of stamps from 60c to 70 c and cut mail deliveries to three days per week .

The article went on; Mr Fahour ‘s salary is five times that of our Prime Minister and 10 times that of his USA and Canadian counterparts .

Yes, there is something very wrong here.

Ken Caithness, Koonwarra.

Newhaven College’s gala ball success THE first Newhaven College Ball, held at the RACV Inverloch on Saturday night, November 15 was a great success.

Organisers: Misha Say, San Remo and Megan White, Inverloch helped organise the wonderful Newhaven Glam: Naomi Dizane, Wonthaggi and College Ball at the Inverloch RACV Kylie Osborne of Pound Creek enjoyed on Saturday night attended by more the Newhaven College Ball. than 100 guests.

More than 100 attended and the expectation is the event will grow and grow in the years ahead.

It was a fundraiser for the college with more funds raised through an auction conducted by Alex Scott and Staff’s chairman Greg Price.

Well done to organisers Misha Say and Megan White for a great night.

Having a ball: Phillip Islanders Kellie and Derek Hibbert, Olivia Blakney, Grantville and Kate Bailey attended the Newhaven College Ball.

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Wonthaggi cares for community

By Tayla Kershaw WONTHAGGI’S Anglican Church has supplied delicious meals for all those in need for several years now.

Rev. Graeme Peters said anyone in genuine need can come in, no matter what their circumstances are. Their only rule is against intoxication.

“We generally cater for those with financial needs, families and those who are lonely. However, anyone is welcome. We don’t question anyone’s reason for coming,” Rev. Peters said.

“We have a playground for the children and it gives parents a night to have

some adult company.”

The meals are put together every Monday, except on public holidays and school holidays by volunteers of the Anglican Church.

The two course meal is served at 5.30pm for the convenience of families with young children.

“It has been a delight to see children learn to eat and love new foods,” Anglican Church volunteer Yvonne Bain said.

The volunteer chefs are on a three week rotation to try and have a different meal each week.

“We like to try something different and a bit adventurous but we also have to feel comfortable cooking the meal for 120 people,” volun-

teer Wendy McBurnie said.

Rev. Peters said although the chefs aren’t professional cooks, they have some cafe experience and cook wonderful food.

“It’s food made with love,” he said.

Recently, the chefs put together a pasta bake dish with a warm salad.

The Church participates in a food rescue three times a week to gather supplies for the meals. They do a Second Bite pick up from local supermarkets twice a week and Foodbank pick up once a week.

The Church picks up between six kilograms and 1500 kilograms of food in a month to give back to the community.

Though there are only a handful of chefs, there are also 50 to 60 other church volunteers working behind the scenes. There is a job for everyone with the oldest volunteer being 94 years old and the youngest just 16 years old.

“Everyone from all walks of life are invited to volunteer,” Rev. Peters said.

“It’s a community effort. When everyone helps, it’s very powerful.”

The scouts often come in and help and Wonthaggi Secondary College and Newhaven College have each held fundraisers and given donations.

The Rotary Club also offer support and two ladies from the Wonthaggi

Selfless team: from left, the Wonthaggi Anglican Church’s Rev. Graeme Peters and volunteer chefs Wendy McBurnie, Margaret Hunter, Bert Bain and Yvonne Bain with some of the produce donated by local business for the Monday night meals.

Bendigo Bank walk from work on a Monday night to help out with the meal.

“It’s quite an amazing environment,” Rev. Peters said.

“There will be a different group of volunteers helping in the kitchen or serving in the dining room week after week. It gives a good sense of community.”

Rev. Peters said loneliness is a real problem in the town and there are those who have been affected by the economy.

“The Victorian Mental Health Fellowship has recommended this church as a safe place to come to,” he said.

“It’s a non threatening environment full of friendly people and fantastic food.”

While many are appreciative of the Monday night meal, the Anglican Church will often go a step further and donate the leftover food they collected back to the community.

These donations will often feed an entire family.

“We sometimes end up with 100 kilograms of bread, which will only be thrown away if it isn’t used,” Rev. Peters said.

“We are very appreciative of the businesses who work with us.”

With Christmas coming up, the Anglican Church is preparing for the Christmas dinner, which will be served on the last Monday before school holidays. This will be the fourth time the

church has put on a meal for Christmas.

“Every square inch of the church is used for Christmas,” Rev. Peters said.

“We dress up in a

Christmas theme, put up decorations and pull out all the stops.

This year, roast beef will be served for Christmas dinner.

POLICE BRIEFS Beach search WITNESSES from Singapore saw a lone female swimmer in a black wetsuit heading out to the ocean at the Cape Woolamai Surf Beach at 4.30pm on Sunday afternoon but didn’t see her return.

There were no other swimmers or surfers in the water.

Five police units, RAV units and SLS commenced a large scale search of the area.

This also involved Police Air Wing and Coastguard vessels organised by Water Police.

Surf lifesavers also searched the immediate area.

No one was found.

All owners of the cars in the car park were accounted for by 8.15pm.

No missing person has been reported.

There was no evidence of drowning or unaccounted belongings on or near the beach.

It appears the woman returned to the shore safely.

High speed chase THE Bass Coast Highway Patrol checked a car travelling southbound at a high speed in Jam Jerrup at 6.50pm on Sunday.

An attempt was made to intercept the vehicle and the offending car increased its speed even further.

At one stage the car slowed and attempted to make a right hand turn at a crossover to head back towards Melbourne but missed the intersection.

Due to high speeds and heavy traffic, the pursuit controller terminated the pursuit at this point in the interest of public safety.

The pursuit lasted around one minute and less than two kilometres.

Police have identified the vehicle and will interview the driver in due course.

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Fete terrific

By Tayla Kershaw KORUMBURRA’S St Joseph’s Primary School held its annual fete on Sunday.

Golfer: Korumburra’s Taylah O’Mahony tries her hand at mini golf after getting her face painted at the St Joseph’s Primary School fete.

Despite the weather, a large crowd came along to enjoy the day. Every year there has been increasing crowds and this year was no exception.

“Our new saying is the show must go on,” St Joseph’s Primary School fete president Nic Dudman said.

There were lots of stalls selling showbags, trash and treasures, Italian food, a barbecue, Devonshire tea and lots of fresh produce.

The children were enter-

tained by rides and games including jumping castles, mini golf and a bungee run.

There were plenty of happy and smiling faces.

The day was well supported by the CFA and SES and music was provided by the South Gippsland Music Program All Stars Band and

buskers in the library.

All funds from the fete will go towards more school equipment.

Having fun: Leongatha’s Elana Abicare enjoyed the jumping castle at the St Joseph’s Primary School fete.

Showbags: from left, Korumburra’s Amikah Riddell, Baylee Norrey and Jazmine Findlay picked up some goodies at Korumburra’s St Joseph’s Primary School fete.

Mayor’s message Cr Jeanette Harding It’s a pleasure and an honour to be back in the mayor’s office once again – my last foray being in 2000 - the turn of the century! I thank my colleagues for their vote of confidence and Cr Fawcett for his guidance in settling back into the role.

Deputy mayor, Cr Hutchinson-Brooks and I both have a strong commitment to work as a team to serve the ratepayers and residents of the shire.

The coal seam gas issue remains an issue of concern for both councillors and from what we understand, most residents.

We have had calls at Council from some farmers who do not object and see an economic opportunity, but I haven’t yet observed them putting their hands up in the public arena. The parliamentary moratorium is unilaterally supported and is in force until June next year. We are empathetic to the community’s view and will reaffirm our position when it will have the most impact. Council supported the moratorium motion in July 2012 and, more recently in May this year, supported an MAV Resolution to oppose any exploration for and extraction of Coal Seam Gas within the State.

Council’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee invites members of the public to nominate worthy Shire residents for the South Gippsland Achievement Award for a Person with a Disability. The award was created three years ago to acknowledge the outstanding abilities and contributions that these volunteers make in the community.

Nomination forms can be obtained from Council or downloaded from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au and need to be submitted by 3 December. There are no restrictions on age or gender for this award. All nominees will be honoured at the Australia Day Awards Ceremony where the recipient will be announced.

I’m often sceptical of weather forecasts, but this year I’m inclined to believe we are in for a long hot and dry summer which inherently signals higher fire danger. The rainfall for October was significantly less than normal and day by day the countryside is drying out. Right now, and through until the end of December you can dispose of clean green waste at Council’s transfer stations free of charge.

There are some restrictions, with noxious weeds such as broom and blackberry not included, and these can be disposed through the general waste fee process. A list of the species that will not be accepted is on www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au. If you are burning off in permissible zones before the restrictions come into force, remember to advise the CFA of your intention on 1800 668 511.

Council’s online budget forum ‘OurSay’ has now closed, with participation by over 450 residents… a great result! The next step to explore these ideas will be attend one of two community workshops on Tuesday, November 25 at the Meeniyan Hall – one at 2.15pm-4.30pm and the other at 6.30pm – 8.30pm.

Whether you contributed on line or are simply interested in attending, everyone is welcome.

To register your interest to attend, please indicate whichworkshop you are attending by calling 5662 9200 or registering on http://oursay.org/southgippsland/budget. If you are unable to attend either on that date, please register at this siteto receive advice of later workshops that may bescheduled.

My thoughts go out to the students who are finishing their Year 12 exams. If you’ve finished, enjoy this special time as you come to terms that your schooldays are over and exciting new choices are opening up for your future. If you leave the district for further learning or life experience, we hope that you will return one day to your roots, bringing skills and perhaps young families to lead future generations in this beautiful part of the world. Remember that local government can also offer dozens of career choices to support your return. It’s a rewarding choice, to be able to contribute to your own community at a grassroots level.

Showing support: from left, the Kormburra CFA were represented by Cameron Mackay, Shane Maskell, Liam Maskell, Liam McCall and Owen Maskell.

Good times: from left, Morgan Anthony and Sarahbell Joynes enjoyed their turn on the bungee run.

Business Innovation in Korumburra: the session was held at Milpara on Monday, November 10. Pictured are from left, Jenny Denney from Your Style Store, Lucy Mertens from Lucy May’s Café, and Sandra Webster, Coordinator of Milpara Community House.

Milpara - Korumburra’s Community House News The Business Innovation in Korumburra session conducted last Monday night was very successful with an audience of approximately 20 representatives of local business. This was a panel presentation and stories were shared of the business journeys of Lucy May’s Café and Your Style Store. Very positive feedback came from this session and it was fantastic to see everyone getting together afterwards to continue the discussions.

Back by popular demand is the Cyber Safety for Seniors to be held on Wednesday November 26, between 10.30am and 12.30pm. This session especially designed for seniors and will provide strategies for staying safe when using the internet.

This session will cover topics such as phishing emails, purchasing online, online banking, virus protection, updates and scams - what information not to share!

Recycling - What could and should be recycled? There have been changes to just what is able to be recycled in the ‘yellow’ bins and an officer from the South Gippsland Shire Council will be presenting this information to assist community members. If you would like to join us, please call us to reserve your place. This session is now set to be presented on Monday, November 24 commencing at 10.30am until 11.30am.

Will you be looking for work in the next few months? Having one of the following qualifications may help you get that position. Milpara Community House is offering Responsible Service of Alcohol Course commencing 9.30am – 1.30pm on Wednesday, December 10, the Food Safety Level 1 course commencing 2pm to 6pm on Wednesday, December 10, Food Safety Supervisors Course commencing 2pm to 10pm on Wednesday, December 10 or the Construction Induction course being offered on Monday, December 8 getting underway from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

We would like to take this opportunity to invite any newcomers to the town to our upcoming Newcomer’s Luncheon which will be held on Monday, November 24 @ 12.30pm. This is a real opportunity to meet with people who know the Korumburra area and to gain information about what is available locally. If you would like to come and join us, please call us at the House on 5655 2524.

For more information about the courses and classes being offered during Term 4, look at our webpage at www.milparacommunityhouse.org.au and click on the Courses current tab.

Enrolments can be completed online.

Preserving history: Vivienne Nicholson, owner of Gully Humphrey (formerly Ingleside) at Toora North, was one of 18 owners who volunteered to have a Heritage Overlay applied. She is pictured with expert heritage consultant David Helms (who originates from Stony Creek) during his visit to assess the property’s heritage significance for inclusion in Planning Scheme Amendment C92.

Eighteen more heritage properties protected EIGHTEEN South Gippsland properties of heritage significance are now protected, thanks to an innovative approach by planners at South Gippsland Shire Council.

“When a Jeetho resident indicated he would like to secure a Heritage Overlay, officers asked if he would be open to others of like mind joining him in a group application, to which he generously agreed,” Strategic Planning and Development Manager Paul Stampton explained. “Council then invited others in a similar situation to participate, resulting in eighteen new Heritage Overlays applied through the South Gippsland Planning Scheme, saving the owners thousands of dollars and delivering perpetual protection immediately and if or when the property changes hands in the future.”

“A Heritage Overlay can only be applied to a property when a heritage expert has validated its cultural worth.

The protection can be for a built structure or a feature of the natural environment such as a significant tree,” said Paul. “A pleasant aspect is that the expert often unearths fascinating detail and context about the property’s

heritage too.”

While the Heritage Overlay does mean a planning permit will be required in some circumstances, the requirements are not onerous, and in many cases a permit will not be required. It also means that the property owners can access advice on sympathetic renovations or extensions.

“Applying the Heritage Overlay to properties volunteered by their owners is an innovative approach in Victoria.

It brings together the enthusiasm and passion of heritage appreciation with the legal protection, process and resources available through Council and its Planning Scheme. The success of this Amendment (C92), coupled with enquiries about the Heritage Overlay from other landowners, indicates that it would be worthwhile for Council to repeat this format at regular intervals.”

So if your property contains buildings, vegetation or other features of potential heritage significance and you would like them to be considered when the next Heritage Order amendment is being organised, please add your name, contact and property details to a list being kept by Council’s Strategic Planning team. Simply call Council on 5662 9200 to initiate.

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Naval salute for Inverloch lady

By Stuart Biggins THE Royal New Zealand Navy Anzac class frigate, HMNZS Te Kaha, arrived in Melbourne for a brief operational visit on Friday, November 14.

In port at South Wharf 33, 353-467 Lorimar St, Port Melbourne until Thursday, November 20 the vessel’s commanding officer, Commander David McEwan was visited by his mother, Inverloch resident, Mrs Beverly McEwan on her 76th birthday.

Mrs McEwan greeted the ship on its arrival at the wharf and said, “It has been fantastic. As I walked up the gang plank all the crew sang happy birthday.

“We have since been sitting in David’s cabin having chocolate cake and drinking cups of tea.”

Mrs McEwan has lived in Inverloch for the past eight years.

“I always wanted to get back to the sea and Inverloch is a friendly place with a small village atmosphere.

“I have made a nice life down there.”

While she moved from New Zealand to Melbourne 29 years ago she said, “I still feel like a bit of a Kiwi at times, especially when a Kiwi ship comes into dock, and I still follow the All Blacks.”

It is two years since she last saw her son and said, “I am very proud of his achievements.”

Commander McEwan was born in Hamilton, New Zealand in 1965.

The HMNZS Te Kaha with its 175 crew was visiting Melbourne on its way home to the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland after taking part in the First World War centenary commemorations at Albany, Western Australia and Maritime Week in Fremantle.

He said his mother has been one of his greatest supporters.

“I am a dutiful son. I turned up on her birthday with a warship and a chocolate cake!”

The commander’s wife has flown over from New Zealand until the ships leaves port on Thursday.

Next year the warship will be deployed to Turkey to be part of the commemorations for the centenary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli.

Happy Birthday: Commander David McEwan and his sister Fiona from North Ringwood with a birthday kiss for their mother, Beverly McEwan of Inverloch.

Prom Country - A History book launched FOSTER and District Historical Society presented its new book Prom Country – A History to an audience of more than 90 people including the new South Gippsland Shire mayor, Cr Jeanette Harding, at the Foster Museum last Sunday.

Te Kaha: The royal New Zealand Navy Anzac class frigate docked at South Wharf on Friday.

Free hearing checks in Leongatha THE Australian Hearing bus is stopping at Mountain View Retirement Village in Leongatha to offer free hearing checks and raise hearing health awareness.

The bus will be at Mountain View, 1 Dale Drive, Leongatha on Wednesday, November 26 from 1.30pm-3.30pm.

The mobile hearing service has provided over 28,000 free hearing checks in the communities across Australia since it first launched in 2009. No destination is too far flung or offbeat.

Mandy Temple manager at Australian Hearing Pakenham, said as age related hearing loss developed gradually over time it was common for people to not be aware their hearing is diminishing.

Hearing loss is a prevalent issue in the community, with around 60 per cent of Australians over 60 suffering from some form of hearing loss.

“A hearing check is a quick and easy way to measure the sounds you can and

can’t hear. Our team will also be on hand to guide you through what next steps you may have to take in regards to your hearing.”As well as having a hearing check, visitors to the bus can find information on a range of common hearing issues and view a display of easy to use hearing devices for around the home. This includes headsets for watching the television and alert systems for doorbells.

“Not everyone who is experiencing problems hearing needs a hearing aid.

Sometimes it’s just hearing the TV at normal volumes, hearing your doorbell, or hearing your friends on the phone that’s the problem.”

No appointment is necessary. Australian Hearing will provide hearing checks to any interested adults who visit the bus on the day.

Australian Hearing provides subsidised hearing care for eligible people, including pensioners and most veterans.

For more information call 131 797 or visit www.hearing.com.au

Launching the book, noted local children’s author Alison Lester spoke of the importance of providing a perspective of history through the telling of family stories placed within a wider local history. Referring to the introductory essays by Gary Wallis, Mary Ellis and Cheryl Glowrey on the geological history of the area, the flora of the district and aboriginal activity, she commented on the changing landscape, the impact of farming and bush

fires on the flora of the area and on the extraordinarily rich way of life led by the Aboriginal clans. Alison recalled her childhood memories growing up in the Prom Country, through the stories of her father Don Lester and through the tales and photos scattered throughout the book.

The editor of the book, Dr Liz Rushen thanked Alison, Mary, Cheryl and Gary for their detailed and thoughtful essays and the members of the Society, past and present, involved in the gathering of the oral and written histories that make a significant contribution to the book.

Apart from the introductory essays which provide a wider background, the book contains interviews and memoirs by a wide range of people throughout the Prom Country: Charlie Nicoll, Char-

lotte Leishmann, John Pocklington, Alf Lonsdale, Dorothy Williams, Bill Davies, Charlie Snell, F.W.Pilkington, Don Lester, Ken Clemson, A.D. (Dick) Selby, Frank Roberts, Norm Sparkes, Frank, Duilio and Nadia Stefani and Graham Whatley.

The book contains many photographs from the society’s collection and celebrates the landscape and people of the Prom Country. It will appeal to all those keen to gain a greater understanding of this beautiful part of Victoria.

Prom Country – A History can be obtained from the museum price $34.95 or by post adding $7.50 for one copy or $12.00 for two or three copies. For information, contact research@promcountryhistory.org. au. All profits will go to the upkeep of the Museum.

Book launch: Cheryl Glowrey and Mary Ellis, two of the writers contributing to the book, with Alison Lester and the book’s editor, Dr Liz Rushen.

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First birthday for Leongatha Holden “LOTS of cars are driving around with our number plates,” sales manager Russell Hemming said as he reflected on the first year of Leongatha Holden.

“The 12 months have gone really quickly but it’s been a lot of hard work. I am satisfied how it has all gone with above the expected sales for the 12 months.”

As well as selling plenty of new, demo and used cars; Russell has introduced a lot of new people to the service department which has become quite busy with Gerard Higgins, the service manager supervising three mechanics in the workshop.

“We’re delighted our customer base is all over South Gippsland with many people from the major towns coming to us,” Mr Hemming said.

As part of the large Colin Watson Holden group (based in the Latrobe Valley) Russell has access to a huge range of Holdens. As well as a large range in stock he can access a particular vehicle overnight from Latrobe Valley.

Leongatha Holden is part of a

multi-award winning Holden dealership which has won the top Holden “Grand Master” award for 17 years in

a row; the only dealer in Australia to do so.

“The award is all about customer

satisfaction, hitting sales targets and doing everything right pre and post delivery. It is for overall excellence.”

Come on down: Russell Hemming is urging people to come and take a look at the “Main Event Mega Sale” this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mr Hemming himself has claimed a number of sales trophies through Holden and has been part of the Grand Master award when working in the Valley.

Currently Russell is running solo in sales but admits it is pretty busy having to do the whole selling process himself; doing the quotes, selling the vehicles, all paperwork, accessories and of course the delivery.

“Pretty soon we’ll be looking at adding to the sales team.”

As part of the celebrations this week Leongatha is holding a “Main Event Mega Sale”.

You’ll be blown away with what you’ll see this week with huge discounts on the whole range from Thursday through till Saturday morning.

If you buy a car on one of these days you’ll get your turn at the “Cash Cube”; you can grab as much cash as you can in the time allocated.

There’ll be extra cars on show for the three days including some HSV’s.

“This will be an event South Gippsland has never seen,” Russell said.

Call down and see for yourself what is exactly going on!

Joan wins champion rose

By Laura Gibb

rial Hall on Friday and Saturday.

ROSES and their wonderful scent filled Leongatha’s Memo-

Growers and admirers of the blooms gathered for the 43rd Annual Leongatha Rose Spectacular, which

saw colourful and sweetly scented flowers occupying the large venue.

Champion rose and a prize from Birch, Ross and Barlow was awarded to Joan

Beautiful blooms: Anne Larking of Leongatha browsed the roses in Memorial Hall during her lunch break on Friday.

Mayor’s message Cr Neil Rankine

I WAS asked to comment on the state of the roads in our shire recently. Now this might be a dangerous thing to do as we all have different experiences of different local roads, and some are better than others, but let’s take a look.

There are nearly 1,200 km of roads in Bass Coast Shire, VicRoads is responsible for a bit under 20 percent of them and Council manages the rest. As a general rule of thumb the roads VicRoads maintain have white lines on the edges of the bitumen, and if not, or they’re gravel roads, then they’re managed by Council.

All roads have suffered over the last three wet years.

More water seeping into the road foundations weakens them and increases the amount of maintenance needed.

Both VicRoads and council work to their respective road management plans, but also to their budgets. Council has increased its road renewal funding to about $3 million annually, and we’ve seen through independent road audits that Council road conditions have been improving.

Some criticism has been levelled at VicRoads about the money spent on wire rope safety barriers compared to the amount of maintenance on arterial roads. These barriers are funded separately by the Transport Accident Commission under their Road Safety Improvement Program. This 10-year, $1 billion program will see these barriers installed around Victoria for one reason – they save lives.

Council is aware there are several areas where improvements are required for the overall safety of road users and will continue to lobby the state government to increase its funding for arterial road maintenance in Bass Coast. Where the road seal is breaking up we mostly only see repeat pot hole patching and the condition deteriorating.

Intersections are of particular concern, and we’d like to get a few road safety messages out there, such as: that speed exponentially increases your risk, drive to the conditions, and plan your trips for when there’s less traffic if possible, particularly now with the busy summer period approaching and visitors not being so familiar with country roads.

High standards: from left, rose show judge Shirley Lahtinen of Launching Place with stewards Maurice Cunningham of Korumburra, Joyce Newman of Leongatha and Shirley Turton of Loch in the Memorial Hall for the Leongatha Rose Spectacular.

Rose show winners: from left, rose show prize winners Thelma Arnup of Outtrim, Joan Michael of Leongatha and Fran Grylls of Welshpool with their winning blooms.

Wonderful fragrance: Arie Bos of Welshpool with his bloom, winner of the best perfumed rose.

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Wanda Egerton, a client of and volunteer with Vision Australia, returned for her 19th year to judge the best scented rose.

She opened the show officially on Friday, while Thelma Arnup of Outtrim oversaw proceedings.

Prizes were handed out

by Ricky McNaughton of Leongatha RSL and South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager of community strengthening Ned Dennis.

Deb Deshayes, team manager at Vision Australia Warragul, represented Vision Australia, the beneficiary of the rose show.

“It’s about promoting our services to people who are blind or have low vision across the region,” she said.

Vision Australia aims to support people who are blind or have low vision to live the lives they choose.

Vision Australia displayed helpful items such as a large print phone and talking clock, devices for reading and magnifying and a gauge used when pouring liquids.

Ms Deshayes emphasised the rose show would not happen without the support of volunteers.

“We highly value the support we get from our volunteers,” she said.

Best container of roses and a prize from Jackson and Lawry was awarded to Thelma Arnup of Outtrim.

Best container of David Austin roses and a prize from Marriott’s Machinery went to Fran Grylls of Welshpool.

Best exhibit of miniature roses and a prize from Leongatha Newsagency and best exhibit of Delbard roses and a prize from Rankin’s nursery went to Rosalie Parsons.

Best stem of David Austin roses and a prize from Knight’s Toyota and best local rose and a prize from Vision Australia went to Rosemary Wood of Leongatha.

Best container of old fashioned roses of one variety and a prize from Leongatha RSL went to Rodney Emmerson.

Best exhibit in cut flowers and a prize from Rodwells was awarded to Eileen Hanrahan.

Best perfumed rose and a prize from Leongatha Garden Supplies went to Arie Bos. Best novice rose and a prize from Kurinda Rose Nursery went to Colin Baird.

All proceeds from the rose show go to Vision Australia.

Winning roses: Rosemary Wood, left, of Leongatha, won best stem of a David Austin rose and best local rose, while June McIndoe of Leongatha took a major part in organising the event.

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A club for shutterbugs

By Sarah Vella THE Foster Photography Club draws members from Yarram to Korumburra and Mirboo North to Sandy Point and all places in between.

Club president Harry Forrester has been a member of the club for around six years and in the top job for the last two.

“One of the beauties I have found with photography is now I am retired, my wife Carol and I go out most afternoons, and I always have my camera with me,” he said.

“We will go out, have a cup of coffee somewhere and take some photographs.

My interest in photography gets us out of the house.”

The club has around 35 current members and meets in Foster on the first Wednesday of each month at the Uniting Church Hall.

“The aim of the club is to help people who enjoy photography develop their

skills and increase their enjoyment,” Mr Forrester said.

Anyone who has an interest in photography and owns their own equipment is welcome to join the club.

“We have members who have point and shoot cameras, and we have members who have bags full of lenses and cameras. It is good because those who are experienced can help those who are less experienced,” Mr Forrester said.

“Members do need to have their own equipment, but we do find a lot of sharing goes on when we are out and about on ‘photo shoots’.”

The club takes monthly outings around the region to help make things more interesting for members.

This month, club members travelled to the Gippsland Photographic Exhibition in Morwell, followed by a visit to Old Gippstown in Moe to take some photos.

The Gippsland Photographic Exhibition show-

cases work from Coal Country, Foster, East Gippsland, Sale, Warragul and Phillip Island photography clubs.

Each year, the six clubs gets together to exhibit 10 prints each and to award first, second and third place prizes, as well as the perpetual prize for the winning club.

The Foster club won the perpetual prize last year, however this year the prize went to the Coal Country Camera Club.

The club runs its own monthly competitions, which provide another way for members to develop their photography skills.

Images can be entered either in print form, or as electronic digital projected images in either the novice or open section, depending on experience.

An independent judge is used for the competitions, and the results of the competitions are discussed at meetings.

“We issue challenges to the members for the monthly competition that

in turn will help to refine their skills further,” Mr Forrester said.

“People don’t necessarily enter the competition to win, but to receive feedback and hints from neutral, knowledgeable sources.

“We do try to discourage too much manipulation of photographs. The picture needs to retain its original integrity.”

Overlying the whole gamut of activities the club runs, including meetings, outings, workshops and exhibitions, is to have fun.

Mr Forrester said there is also a little bit of sport involved in photography.

“The better you get at it, the more enjoyment you get from it,” he said.

“What we try to do is have something in the club for everyone. Part of the difficulty in organising activities is that we have some very experienced photographers, some very novice photographers and a range in between.

“We need to try and strike a happy medium. We

don’t have a guest speaker all the time, we sometimes have sessions within our own club.

“We can then use that experience from within

the club.”

Mr Forrester said one of the things they try to do is make the meetings interactive and hopefully useful for developing skills

and processes.

“The only constant at most meetings are the discussions over the judge’s comments from our monthly competitions,” he said.

Bass Coast welcomes refugees

By Laura Gibb BASS Coast Shire Council moved unanimously at its October meeting to sign the joint statement by Victorian local governments in support of asylum seekers living in the community.

The statement calls on the federal government to help asylum seekers in a variety of ways.

Cr Jordan Crugnale spoke in favour of signing the statement, although she conceded Australia has already signed a number of agreements and it has not helped asylum seekers.

“We’re signing everything and we’re not actually doing anything well around this issue,” she said.

“Until we welcome asylum seekers ‘who come across the sea’, I will not be singing the national anthem.”

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Dispose of green waste free BASS Coast Shire Council will once again offer its Green Waste Amnesty fee free disposal period from now until December 15, 2014.

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During this period, residents and visitors will be able to dispose of domestic sized loads of green waste free of charge at all transfer stations and landfill and at the Cowes Recycle Centre.

Mayor Cr Neil Rankine said council offers this service to encourage residents to get ready for the fire season each year.

“We’re encouraging residents and holiday home owners to clean up their properties by removing overhanging limbs, dry leaves and cutting long grass, of which they can dispose of for free at our local centres,” Cr Rankine said.

Weed species and species that cannot be physically mulched will not be accepted in the green waste disposal, therefore fees will apply.

To identify weed species please download a copy of The Common Weeds of Gippsland: Bass Coast Shire brochure from www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/weeds.

Cr Rankine asked residents to be pa-

tient when disposing of green waste, with the Cowes Recycle Bank facility having restricted access.

“We expect this facility will be in extremely high demand during the opening weekend of the amnesty period and it is strongly recommended if possible, that people deposit their green waste on an alternate weekend within the amnesty period to avoid queuing,” Cr Rankine said.

“Customers looking to deposit general waste or recycling should also be aware of potential delays.”

Should there be extensive queues, access to the facility will be shut off after 3pm to allow the unloading of vehicles already on site.

This is to ensure operations do not extend beyond the approved closing time of 3.30pm.

Grantville Landfill, Wonthaggi and Inverloch Transfer Stations will also be accepting green waste during the amnesty period and are less likely to experience long waiting periods.

Should you have any waste management enquiries, please contact council’s waste services team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211 for further information.

Do they inspire you with their capability?

DO YOU know someone with a disability who inspires you with their achievements, leadership and ability to handle challenges?

The South Gippsland Shire Council’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee invites members of the public to nominate worthy Shire residents for the third South Gippsland Achievement Award for a Person with a Disability.

“There are many people with disabilities who demonstrate excellence, contribute to the community, and are inspirational role models,” said Marge Arnup, Council’s Access and Inclusion Officer.

“Council and the Committee are both keen to acknowledge them.

Nomination forms can be obtained from Council or downloaded from www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au and need to be submitted to Council by Wednesday, December 3, the International Day of People with a Disability.

There are no restrictions on age or gender for this award which will be judged by the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee and the recipient will be announced at the Australia Day Awards Ceremony in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday, January 21.”

For further information on this award and the nomination process, please call Marge Arnup on 0428 629 276 or email marge.arnup@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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Health News Better health, Better lifestyles, Stronger communities

Matters of life and death discussed in Inverloch

“One of the key concerns we have is the low number of referrals we get for people with a severe, persistent mental illness who face an end-of-life medical condition,” said Ms Turra.

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New volunteer opportunity offers chance of friendship for ageing Gippslanders Latrobe Community Health Service is offering a rewarding new experience for volunteers who want to make a difference in someone’s life, and gain a friend along the way.

The ethical dilemmas surrounding elderly Gippslanders with mental illness who require palliative care was discussed at the annual Gippsland Palliative Care Conference in Inverloch recently.

Latrobe Community Health Service palliative care nurse practitioner candidate Jenny Turra was among the presenters at the conference, which 180 health professionals from across the region attended.

Latrobe Community Health Service

“When you combine this with an ageing population, you are left wondering what happens to people who need treatment for both physical and psychological conditions.”

“Health professionals need to continue promoting palliative care,” Ms Turra said.

“These are the ‘invisible’ clients who slip through the cracks. By the time they are referred to palliative care services, it is often later in life.

“People are still uncomfortable talking about palliative care, but it’s more than end-of-life matters; it’s also about improving quality of life and managing symptoms.”

“We know that statistically, people with a severe mental illness die younger than those who don’t.”

Latrobe Community Health Service provides palliative care services in and around the Latrobe Valley.

One in two Australians have experienced mental illness, and one in five currently have symptoms.

Above: Latrobe Community Health Service palliative care nurse practitioner candidate Jenny Turra.

Through the Australian Governmentfunded Community Visitors Scheme, volunteers will be matched to an elderly person in their area receiving aged care services who is at risk of social isolation.

“Ageing can be a lonely time if loved ones or friends no longer live nearby or have passed on,” said Bernadette Kennedy, Manager Aged Care Services at Latrobe Community Health Service.

“Through this program, a volunteer will be matched to an elderly person with a similar social or cultural background, or who has similar interests.

“The volunteer will visit their new friend regularly, giving them both something to look forward to. This program is successfully run in every state and territory in Australia, and has created some wonderful friendships.”

“A visit once a fortnight may seem like small gesture, but for older people who rarely get the chance to make new friends, it could mean the world to them.”

Latrobe Community Health Service is searching for people who are interested in becoming a Community Visitor volunteer.

For more information about becoming a Community Visitor volunteer, phone the Volunteer Program at Latrobe Community Health Service on 1800 242 696 or email volunteers@lchs.com.au

New website improves care management for people living with a disability People living with a disability who are Latrobe Community Health Service clients have a new way to manage their care, after the organisation launched planyourcare.com.au.

The new website allows clients to manage their disability support package and to request a change to the services they receive, according to Denise Bromiley, Manager Disability Services at Latrobe Community Health Service.

Disability support packages fund a range of services to help people with a disability live as independently as possible.

“Online services are incredibly valuable to people living with a disability – we want to maintain our reputation as an excellent provider, so innovation is a must.”

They can include support for carers, equipment, or respite.

“Our new online gateway provides several benefits to our clients,” said Ms Bromiley.

“It provides increased transparency.

Our clients can check how much of their care package has been spent, and where it has been spent.

“The website also provides improved flexibility for our clients – they can request a change to their services with just a few clicks.”

“One of our goals at Latrobe Community Health Service is for people

to connect to services when and where they need them.

The planyourcare.com.au website is a great step towards achieving that goal.”

Ms Bromiley said the website was one of the first of its kind in Australia.

Does someone you know have a gambling problem?

Gambler’s Help Gippsland offers confidential support to gamblers, their family and others affected by gambling.

Problem gambling affects more than just the person with the issue.

Latrobe Community Health Service provides confidential, professional and free counselling and financial counselling for people with a gambling problem. Telephone counselling is also available.

For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Latrobe Community Health Service on 1800 242 696 or visit www.lchs.com.au

The site is currently only available to a small number of clients, but Ms Bromiley said it would soon be available to all clients who have a disability support package through Latrobe Community Health Service.

To find out more and register your interest, contact Leah Samson at Latrobe Community Health Service on 1800 242 696.

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NOVEMBER 16-23, 2014

Message from the Premier This week is Fire Action Week, Victoria’s annual fire planning and preparation week.

Right now is the best time to understand your fire risk and get prepared, not when a fire starts.

Now is the time to increase your understanding of the fire risk where you live, prepare your property, and decide what you’ll do if a fire starts.

What can you do to prepare? Talk to your family about the fire risk where you live and make plans for what you’ll do on hot, dry, windy days. Check the Fire Danger Rating for your area every day and know which Fire Danger Rating is your trigger to act. Understand how to stay informed by accessing warnings and updates, and know how to use them.

Last summer, firefighters responded to more than 40,000 incidents, and 4,600 bushfires and grassfires burned across the state.

This year, the season forecast tells us that we’re facing an aboveaverage risk of bushfire and grassfire.

On hot, dry, windy days, fires can start and spread quickly. If the Fire

Danger Rating is Code Red, Extreme or Severe, you’re risking your life if you wait and see.

Leaving late means driving your family through smoke, fallen trees and powerlines, and facing the risk of being trapped or worse.

Leaving early is the safest option to protect yourself and your family.

Premier Hon Dr Denis Napthine

This week, CFA brigades around the state are opening their doors and getting out and about in their community to talk about getting ready for summer. You can check cfa.vic.gov.au/events for information on what’s happening in your local area.

For more information on how to get prepared for summer, go to emergency.vic.gov.au, or ring the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.

Remember, it’s up to you to take responsibility for your safety and the safety of your family.

This summer, leave and live.

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Fire Action Week Nov. 16-23

Protect your family by planning ahead this summer.

Fire Action Week is a great opportunity to gather all the information you need to prepare for this year’s fire season. Find out about FireReady meetings in your area and check CFA’s website to see if your local CFA brigade is holding an Open Day during Fire Action Week.

Remember to talk to your family about what you’re going to do on a high fire risk day. For more information about Fire Action Week and how to stay safe this fire season, visit the VicEmergency website, call 1800 240 667 or download the free FireReady app today.

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NOVEMBER 16-23, 2014

Understand risks with Fire Danger Ratings THIS summer, checking Fire Danger Ratings to understand the daily fire risk is an important way to protect yourself and your family from fire.

Fire Danger Ratings give you information on how dangerous a fire would be if one started, emergency management commissioner Craig Lapsley said.

“As the ratings increase, so does your risk of fire,” Mr Lapsley said.

“This summer, you

could be at risk of uncontrollable fires on Severe, Extreme and Code Red days. Talk to your household about where you’ll go on these days and when you’ll leave,” he said.

Fire Danger Ratings are based on the weather conditions and other factors, such as how much dry vegetation there is.

Hot, dry, windy days are the worst weather conditions for fire. Ratings are forecast using Bureau of Meteorology data up to four days in advance, and are declared by fire weather district.

The three most important ratings to look out for are Severe, Extreme and Code Red, although fires can on days when the ratings are lower.

Code Red days are the worst conditions for a grassfire or bushfire and means that if a fire was to start, it would be uncontrollable. Most houses are not designed or constructed to withstand Code Red conditions.

Leaving high-risk areas the night before a Code Red day or early in the day is the safest option.

A Severe or Extreme fire danger rating means

that if a fire starts and takes hold, it will be unpredictable and fast moving. If you live in a highrisk area, and your house is not prepared and you are not able to defend it, leaving early in the day is your safest option.

“Last summer, there were only five days where fire danger spiked at Severe to Extreme levels, and no Code Red days,” Mr Lapsley said.

“Code Red days are rare and serious, but fires can still start and run on days of Very High and Severe Fire Danger Rating.

“Don’t take any

chances this summer keep your family safe and check the Fire Danger Ratings daily,” he said.

Check Fire Danger Ratings at emergency.

vic.gov.au, by downloading the FireReady app or by calling the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

If you have a hearing or

speech impairment, contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.

How do fire warnings work?

UNDERSTANDING how fire warnings work and how to use them is an important part of your preparation for summer in Victoria.

“Fire warnings are issued when a fire has started and you need to stay informed and take action,” emergency management commissioner Craig Lapsley said.

“There are three different levels of warnings – Advice, Watch and Act, and Emergency Warning.

Warnings aren’t necessarily issued in any order – a fire might start and spread so quickly that the first warning issued could be an Emergency Warning.

“Warnings contain specific information which could save your life, so it’s important that you read or listen carefully to the warning.

“For example, a warning might advise you roads have been closed

Craig Lapsley: stay informed and take action. and that you need to seek shelter locally. Or it might tell you that you need to leave, but tell you which road is open,” Mr Lapsley said.

There are different situations when you might need to monitor and check for fire warnings and updates: On a hot, dry, windy days when fires can start suddenly at any time On a fire risk day when you’ve left early or are preparing to do so If you can see or smell smoke in the air and you

want to check what’s going on.

“It’s your responsibility to understand the different levels of warnings and how to access them,” Mr Lapsley said.

“You should never wait to receive an official warning before you leave.

Bushfires can start, spread and become uncontrollable quickly – threatening homes and lives within minutes.

“Always be aware of conditions around you such as smoke, flames, embers and noise. Look and listen for information for surrounding towns as your suburb or town may not be mentioned, and stay in touch with family, friends and neighbours for extra sources of information,” he said.

To check fire warnings this summer: Go to emergency.vic. gov.au.

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Leongatha remembers fallen heroes LEONGATHA remembered the fallen at an 11am service outside Memorial Hall on Remembrance Day.

Leongatha RSL president Peter Carruthers spoke to the assembled group.

“Remembrance Day in Australia commemorates the noble sacrifices of armed forces and civilians during times of war.

“At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, one minute of silence is observed across the country to mark the cessation of hostilities on the Western front during World War One after more than four years of gruesome warfare.”

South Gippsland Shire Councillor Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks played The Last Post.

Several people laid wreaths on the cenotaph, including mayor Cr Jeanette Harding.

“This is a very special day and it’s gathering momentum,” she said.

“It’s lovely to see the young people.

“The wreath from overseas was very special.”

Cr Harding was referring to a wreath laid by Tom Parsons of Leongatha, who was an RAAF pilot during World War Two. The wreath was sent from Britain for the occasion by members of the Royal British Legion.

Close second: from left, Leongatha Secondary College debaters, Gemma Martin, Nikki Stockdale and Tyla Riley.

Laying a wreath: South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jeanette Harding laying a wreath on the cenotaph on Remembrance Day in Leongatha.

Remembrance Day: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jeanette Harding, Leongatha RSL president Peter Carruthers, Leongatha RSL secretary Noel Laing and Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks outside Leongatha’s Memorial Hall on Remembrance Day.

Students remember

Hot debating MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College was victorious in a closely contested debate against Leongatha Secondary College on Monday, November 10.

The debate topic was whether the Australian parliament should have reserved seats for Indigenous Australians, with Leongatha secondary arguing in the affirmative and Mary MacKillop the negative.

All students spoke with conviction and passion, and showed their ability to think on their feet and engage in respectful but hotly contested debate.

The Leongatha secondary students were Tyla Riley, Nikki Stockdale and Gemma Martin. All three girls were exceptional at the lectern, and in their different styles put forward complex and nuanced arguments, but were headed by a very strong Mary MacKillop team.

The event was held by the Rotary Club of Leongatha and was yet another in a long line of fantastic debates convened by Rotary that has provided students from Leongatha schools the valuable opportunity to participate in public speaking.

Special wreath: World War Two RAAF pilot Tom Parsons of Leongatha laid a special wreath sent by the Royal British Legion on the Leongatha cenotaph on Remembrance Day.

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STUDENTS at Mary MacKillop Catholic College donned the red poppies and took a moment to remember those who gave their lives for the country on Remembrance Day last week.

Left, Leaders reflect: front from left, Mary MacKillop Catholic College leaders Bridget Monaghan, Grace Davidson, Jordan Nagel, back left, Rhani Clothier, Kaila Bentvelzen, Sarah Marshall, Maddi Carew and David McAlpine led the 10 minute liturgy on Remembrance Day.

In a student led liturgy, the Year 11 students stepped up to the plate by displaying the leadership role they will take on in 2015.

The whole school gathered to hear the school leaders recite a collection of prayers before giving a respectful minute’s silence.

“It’s good to take this time from our busy lives,” Year 11 student David McAlpine said.

“We’ve just come out of exams and it’s a good chance to reflect on those who gave us these opportunities.”

Bridget Monaghan said it is important to remember those who risked their lives in war as a reminder of how lucky she and her peers are.

Red Cross plants centenary rose LEONGATHA Red Cross unveiled the Red Cross centenary rose at Gippsland Southern Health Service in Leongatha on Tuesday.

The newly planted rose celebrates 100 years of humanitarian service performed by Red Cross

volunteers.

Dot Forrester of Leongatha Red Cross and Red Cross zone chairman Des Dowie unveiled the rose, which is marked with a plaque, in the hospital gardens.

New hospital chief executive officer (CEO) Mark Johnson was present

Second rose: pictured at the second centenary rose planting at Leongatha Health Care are Dot Forrester (Leongatha Unit) and Des Dowie, regional chairman of Red Cross.

to receive the Red Cross’ donation of the rose.

He thanked the Red Cross volunteers present, some of whose work has spanned many years.

Red Cross planted a second centenary rose at Leongatha Healthcare.

“It’s a wonderful thing to have,” Leongatha Healthcare manager Judy Robb said.

“I think we feel privileged they chose to put it here.

“It’s very special.”

The small, new plants are set to grow red flowers with an outstanding fragrance.

Leongatha and District Historical Society has curated a display about Red Cross’ 100 year anniversary.

They are holding a morning tea on Thursday ,November 20 and would like an indication of numbers from people planning to attend.

Centenary rose: from left, Gippsland Southern Health Service CEO Mark Johnson, Noreen Williams and Dot Forrester of Leongatha Red Cross and Red Cross zone chairman Des Dowie with the Red Cross centenary rose and plaque at the Leongatha hospital.

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Water is plentiful with a spring fed dam and three large tanks.

This property has much to offer anyone seeking a comfortable country lifestyle with an easy 15 minute drive through the stunning South Gippsland countryside to either Leongatha or Mirboo North.

BERRYS CREEK 290 Mt Vernon Road Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha Sole agent Michael Hanily 0417 311 756

$399,000

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Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244

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87 SHINGLER STREET, LEONGATHA

GRABHAMS ROAD, OUTTRIM

2450 GRAND RIDGE ROAD, HALLSTON

245 ST ELLENS ROAD, BERRYS CREEK

• 4 bedroom + study family home • Master bedroom with ensuite and WIR • Outdoor entertaining area overlooking level backyard

• Secluded 95 acre lifestyle farm with large home • Stockyards/race, machinery and hay sheds • Available on vacant possession or lease in place

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

$399,500

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5/2 CONWAY STREET, LEONGATHA

11 JEFFREY STREET, LEONGATHA

330 ST ELLENS ROAD, MIRBOO NORTH

• 4 bedroom home, master with ensuite and WIR • 2 bedroom granny flat with shared bathroom • Double garage, 3 bay barn shed and woodshed.

• Light and spacious 2 bedroom unit -north facing • R/C Air Conditioner, lock up garage • Ideal position, easy walk to main street

• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets • 3.5m x 6.3m & 9.8m x 6m powered sheds • Close to schools & main street

• 5 bedroom BV home on 1 Acre • Separate rumpus room, U/C outdoor area • Garden shed, orchard & dam

OFFERS OVER $550,000

$265,000

$339,000

$390,000

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Five, four, two and one F

IVE acres, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and one fantastic view all add up to make this property a great place to call home.

lounge is tucked back amongst the four generous bedrooms, including the main with ensuite.

The grazing land is serviced by a dam, and there is also an old disused

Step into the wide expanse of the open kitchen/ dining/living area.

With plenty of windows for natural light, you’ll also love the panoramic view across the rolling hills back toward Leongatha.

A second separate

HALLSTON 1880 Grand Ridge Road Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

dairy and small hayshed.

Plenty of living space inside, and plenty of good acres outside add up to making this lifestyle property one for all the family to enjoy.

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AUCTION

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$435,000

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• 3.28 acre rural piece of land with seasonal creek • Gently undulating land and easy to build on • Great rural views plus power, water & town gas • What a great spot to build your dream home Contact Don Olden on 0417 805 312 or Jean O'Loughlin on 0428 571 083 Web ID: 6608340

Elders KORUMBURRA - 5658 1894 11 Commercial Street

Michael Hanily 0417 311 756

Jason Harris 0417 640 079

Mike West 0409 583 692

Natalie Couper 0428 941 541

Brent Harriage 0417 681 307

Leongatha

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Bull nose verandah, 6mx6m garage & lge rear deck

22 Farmers Road, Dumbalk $248,000 Sole Agent

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7 Commercial Street, Korumburra 1 $249,000 Sole Agent

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2 living areas, open fire place, master with WIR & ensuite ?

Entertaining deck, Dbl carport, 9x6 workshop, shearing shed ?

105 Stewarts Road, Korumburra 3 $625,000 Sole Agent

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31 Chamberlain Drive, Leongatha 3 $355,000

SUPERB LIFESTYLE ON 14 ACRES

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Renovated period home with original features 2 Living areas, master ensuite, open kitchen/dining Large 1300m block, c/bond shed with double carport

5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha

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Formal lounge, open plan kitchen/dining/sitting area, Enclosed entertaining area, solar power & dbl garage

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Lge 4 bed home situated on 1200m2 block with rural views.

2 separate living areas, open plan kitchen/dining Dbl garage, ducted gas heating, lge rear deck, side access

5 Vale Court, Leongatha REDUCED $419,000 S/A

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Beautifully presented Sandstone home on 14 acres ?

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28 Brumley Street, Leongatha $475,000

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SECLUDED LIFESTYLE LIVING AT ITS BEST NEAT AS A PIN

Neat 3 bed brick home with elevated views Formal lounge, open plan living, master with ensuite & WIR SFH, open fire place & large lock up garage

16 Eden Crescent, Leongatha REDUCED $359,000 S/A

OFI: SUN, Nov 23, 12.30 – 1.00pm HARD TO FIND 26 ACRES WITH RESIDENCE FIT FOR A FAMILY

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5 Douglas Court, Leongatha $287,000 Sole Agent

96 Ridgway, Mirboo North

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STAR Real

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Retro classic on 2030m² block

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HIS classic 70’s style family abode has a distinctively warm vibe to it and has been a well cared for home for many years.

Comprising a traditional and fuss-free layout, there’s plenty of space for a growing family.

There are also some original 1970s features including kitchen, timber lined walls and ceilings, light fittings, carpet and linoleum floors and an amber glass entrance feature.

The floorplan includes three bedrooms, formal lounge and dining room, a kitchen and meals area.

Within the home, the lounge and dining area is the biggest single space, with natural light and doorway out to the verandah. The master bedroom at the front is spacious with walk in robe and full ensuite.

The other two nearby bedrooms also have built in cupboards, and in close

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Leongatha VIC 12 Peart St (Cnr Smith St)

• New 10 year lease plus options to 2044 • Fixed 3% increases • Tenant pays usual outgoings • Absolute prime position in Leongatha’s retail heart • Rent: $220,000 pa*

• Renewed lease plus options through to 2021 • Modern 500 sqm* facility recently upgraded • Prime 1,197 sqm* site opposite Woolworths • Triple frontage plus 19 on-site car spaces • Rent: $100,000 pa*

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proximity to the main bathroom.

The kitchen is central to the home with its exposed brick, pendant light fittings it is a stylish retro feature.

The home office or hobby room is a great extra space which adjoins the family room.

Leading out to the verandah, you’ll note there’s many a place to relax and unwind outside.

Other features include reverse cycle air conditioner, ceiling fans, floor heating plus a huge rumpus/games room downstairs.

Set on a 2030 m² block

the stunning gardens provide a wonderful sense of privacy and boasts lovely entertaining areas and tennis court.

With its sought after location and big block size, we are sure it’s going to prove popular, so ensure you make time for it today.

LEONGATHA 58 Shilgler Street Landmark Harcourts Leongatha Glenys Foster 0477 622 298

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NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

BUFFALO HOBBY RETREAT - 10+ ACRES

LEONGATHA BUSINESS FOR SALE- 'GATHA FOODSTORE

LEONGATHA UPDATED UNIT RIGHT IN THE HEART OF TOWN

LEONGATHA HOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LARGE FAMILY HOME

• Just over 10 acres, sheltered & with strong pastures. Power handy • Dam, large shed in need of repair, stockyards, old well & windmill • Gentle lay of land. Ideal hobby farmlet. Priced to sell!

• Popular, well-established business with a proven clientele • Excellent central location. 5 ½ days pw. Excellent staff • 39 indoors/10 outdoors. Potential for further diversification

• Price heavily reduced, prime position & close to shops, • Renovated kitchen & bathroom, 2 BRs, Nth facing living room • Secure carport & courtyard, garden shed, sensor security lighting

• Tasteful renovations, new roof, re-stumped, 1167 m2 block • 4 BRs/ 2 bathrooms, gas ducted heating, private back yard • Close to schools town centre, rear laneway, access to 4- bay garage

$105,000 Sole agent

$255,000

POA Sole agent

NEW LISTING

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LEONGATHA- 3B Louise Simon Court QUALITY HOME IN A TIGHTLY HELD LOCATION

MEENIYAN IN A CLASS OF IT'S OWN - 1 ACRE (approx.)

LEONGATHA A SIGNATURE PROPERTY

• Classic home right in town. 2 living rooms, 3 BR & study.

• Fully renovated with period features retained. Lovely gardens • Outdoor living areas, garage, double carport, garden sheds

• Fabulous 4 BR family home, 2 living zones. Double block, huge back yard • Spacious 4 BR family home, an entertainer's delight. 1,858m2 block • Lovingly renovated. Gas ducted heating, solar hot water. Close to schools • Lounge, dining, kitchen/meals, 5 sq. rumpus room, lge alfresco area • Drive through tandem garage, stunning gardens. Inspect to be impressed • Double garage & workshop, 2 carports, landscaped gardens

$470,000 Sole agent

Insight

$450,000

$505,000 Sole agent

MARDAN “CALLANDAMERE” - REFLECTING A TIMELESS ELEGANCE • BR homestead on 6 acres (approx.) Stunning views & gardens • Beautifully renovated with many original features. 2 living areas • Sleep out with shower & toilet. Plenty of shedding, 2 dams

$595,000 Sole agent

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Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103

Robyn Powney 0488 454 547

5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA

5662 2220

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - PAGE 27

STAR Real

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Opportunity for first home buyers or investors W HEN looking for a first home, something to downsize to or for a smart investment, buyers can’t go past this neat home.

Located within walking distance to the local schools precinct, it is in a perfect position for a young family.

This brick veneer home features an easy to live in floor plan with three bedrooms with built in robes, a north facing open plan living room that is both spacious and light filled, a generous sized family bathroom

and laundry.

The kitchen, with it’s up to date stainless steel appliances and dining area, capture valley views over the town.

Direct access from the living area and main bedroom out onto an entertaining balcony is handy.

Storage is plentiful with a fully enclosed, large under house storage area including workshop space.

Multiple vehicle parking is catered for with a substantial concrete driveway and parking space to the

front of the home and large turning apron to the rear.

There’s plenty of room to build a carport / garage to the front and/ or the back of the home. There’s room for a shed too.

The backyard is fully fenced with side access gates.

Gardens are low maintenance with scope for extension should purchasers wish to do so.

Currently leased and priced to sell, call now to inspect this well maintained property.

LEONGATHA 7 Valley View Cres Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220

$260,000

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Local people with national connections Available 7 Days

LIQUIDATOR AUCTION FRIDAY DECEMBER 5, 2014 AT 1PM ONSITE 24 HANILY ST, MEENIYAN

AUCTION 'CHOMENKO’ FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2014 AT 2PM WELSHPOOL, SOUTH GIPPSLAND ? 315 acres, attractive hill country ? Located: 160 Bechers Rd, Welshpool ? Excellent water – 9 dams, seasonal creek with good native bush shelter ? Good brick home, 6 rooms, power, phone Terms: 50% can stay for 3 years Auction to be held at Hedley Hall, South Gippsland Highway, Hedley.

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? Vacant possession Commercial Freehold LAND SIZE: 3,589 m2 ? 3 main sheds plus office building ZONING: Industrial 3 FLOOR SPACE: 737 m2 (approx)

TERMS: 10% deposit, balance 60/90 days

CONTACT: Peter Bellingham 0418 515 666 SEJ5260450

ALEX SCOTT & STAFF MELBOURNE BRIAN RODWELL 0438 031 566

South Gippsland Hwy LEONGATHA 5662 4033 www.sej.com.au

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Great location - great first home L

OCATION is the key to a lot of properties and this is no exception.

Central and walking distance to the CBD, schools, sports precinct, and McIndoe Park over the back fence,

this home would be a great first family home or investment.

The home offers three bedrooms all with built in robes, a family bathroom, separate toilet, nice light kitchen with good cupboard space and electric appliances, good size lounge, freshly

painted throughout and gas heating.

The block is 684m2 (approx) level, with established garden beds, nice lawn area’s and a small garden shed.

For more information or to arrange an inspection call Peter at SEJ Leongatha.

LEONGATHA Contact agent for location SEJ Real Estate Leongatha 5662 40332

$285,000

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$385,000

MIRBOO NORTH, BUILD THE DREAM - ACRE PLUS MIRBOO NORTH, CHARMING 82 ACRES ? ? ?

Choice block, slightly elevated with protective shelter belt North-easterly aspect located in prestigious Ridgeway Park Estate Within walking distance of schools and shops.

$179,000

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Picture perfect property with its grand old oak trees 3 bdrm country homestead with open plan living Rich farming land. Ideal for fattening cattle

$795,000

FREEHOLD ONLY

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MOUNT ECCLES, LIFESTYLE PROPERTY ? ? ?

4 bdrm country homestead beautifully renovated Open plan living, 'masterchef' kitchen alfresco dining Zoned ducted heating/cooling & large Coonara heater

$485,000

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MEENIYAN, PROMINENT POSITION

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3 Bedroom brick home with plenty of living space Ducted heating, RC/AC, updated kitchen, 2 bathrooms 1213m2 corner block, walking distance of schools

$339,000

PREMIER SOUTH GIPPSLAND PROPERTIES

SEVEN NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES ON OFFER - TOTALLING OVER 608 ACRES To be offered as a whole or in individual lots. These properties are rich in fertile soils and have an annual rainfall of 970mm.

11.6 ha (28.7 acres) – Gently undulating land with spring-fed dam, sealed road frontage, fully fenced and cattle yards 44 ha (108.7 acres) – The jewel in the crown, superb gently undulating land in two titles features spectacular views and is located on a sealed road. Offers large and small dams, two haysheds, fully fenced with power.

46.1 ha (114.1 acres) – Gently undulating, includes weatherboard house in need of repair, as new heavy duty stockyards, well watered and good fencing.

44.63 ha ( 110.2 acres) – Gently undulating with some areas of hill, six dams, cattle yards and ramp. All weather laneways. Panoramic views.

1.264 ha (3.12 acres) – Superb hobby farm with commanding views. Excellent home site.

33.71 ha (83.3 acres) – Gently undulating grazing land, three dams, with some new fencing 64.59 ha (159.6 acres) – Undulating with some hill, red and grey soils, established trees, good water supply and heavy duty stockyards. (not adjoining other land) All properties are in close proximity to the regional townships of Leongatha and Mirboo North.

PRICE ON APPLICATION

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MEG EDWARDS SARAH PRICE 0429 841 555 0439 885 078

47 BAIR STREET, LEONGATHA OFFICE 5662 2292

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - PAGE 29

Special day: from left, Taylah Darmanin from Leongatha Secondary College, and Leongatha Primary School students Jessica Kaldvee and Josh Wight and secondary student Jackson Patterson all had special roles in last Tuesday’s ceremony.

Good friends: from left, Leongatha Primary School students Hugh, Sam, Lily and Casey enjoyed the ceremony held last Tuesday, to mark Remembrance Day.

Wreath: Courtney Embury and Josh Allen represented the Leongatha Primary School at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Leongatha Secondary College last Tuesday by laying a wreath.

Great effort: Leongatha Primary School principal Rob Higgins, Leongatha Secondary College principal Wayne Chester, and Leongatha Secondary College staff Kate Lafferty and Jenny Goss were pleased with the ceremony held between the two schools last Tuesday.

Schools combine to remember THE Leongatha Primary School and Leongatha Secondary College combined last Tuesday to commemorate Remembrance Day.

Students from both schools ran the service, and included an explanation of the traditions and significance of Remembrance Day. This year marks the 96th anniversary of the armistice of World War I.

Student representatives laid wreaths during the ceremony, Jackson Patterson from Leongatha Secondary College sang the national anthem and the Leongatha Primary School senior choir also performed.

Students pound the pavement TOORA Primary School students stepped out to walk to school as part of the VicHealth’s October ‘Walk to School’ campaign recently.

Fruit fanatics: Toora students Tyler and Zayne enjoyed the delicious fruit on offer at the Walk to School breakfast.

Students enjoyed a brisk 800m walk from Sagasser Park to school where they were greeted with a healthy breakfast of fruit salad and eggs from the school chooks as fuel

for the day ahead.

South Gippsland Shire Council has been supporting local primary schools throughout October to get involved in the initiative, which highlights the benefits of walking for children, improving their fitness, friendships, confidence and appreciating their environment.

Following breakfast Vicki Bradley, social planning officer helped the

Voucher photo: Toora students Danielle, Monique, Tylah, South Gippsland Shire social planning officer Vicki, Nikki and Nathan with the vouchers presented on Walk to School day last Wednesday.

students to map the areas in and around the school that support them to keep active.

‘The students were well aware of the 60 minutes of exercise they need each day and the fun ways to get

active, ’ Mrs Bradley said.

“Council was delighted to present the school with a voucher to buy sporting equipment to encourage the students to keep active and healthy.”

With some great prizes

up for grabs, and plenty of fun competitions for students, ‘Walk to School’ has been a fresh way to motivate children to exercise.

More information is available at www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au

Cooking up a storm: Ryan, Riley, Kurtis, Monique, Sara Janssen were on cooking duty during the Toora Primary School’s Walk to School campaign breakfast last Wednesday.

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Students learn inclusive sports

By Tayla Kershaw

Adapted sport: Jemma Caithness took the first serve in sitting volleyball.

MARY Mackillop Catholic College students shared in a unique experience last week.

Guest speaker Gary Connor from Disability Sport and Recreation gave a presentation called Wheeltalk to the Year 7 to 10 students and what it’s like to stay active despite having a disability.

This is part of a launch

program at the school and the students will learn more about Paralympic sports and how to function in society with a disability.

The students were given the opportunity to play mainstream sports modified for disabled athletes including wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball.

“It gave the students the chance to see what it would feel like if they were to lose one of their senses or movement in their limbs,” physical education teacher Courtney Blair said.

“It showed them how they can still be active and involved. They found it difficult at first but it was a good eye opener.”

Left, Game on: Year 9 students Hayden Jones and Vincent Monaghan challenged each other in wheelchair basketball.

Burn off caution WITH temperatures beginning to heat up the CFA is urging residents to take extreme care when burning off.

CFA assistant chief officer Trevor Owen reminded residents to register their burn off with CFA and check the local conditions on the day.

“Even if you have registered your burn, conditions can change quickly and fires can get out of control within minutes in hot and windy conditions,” ACO Owen said.

“The effects of an out of control fire can be devastating and we want everyone to exercise extreme caution, especially with summer only just beginning.”

Manager community safety for the South East Region Jude Kennedy said although the Fire Danger Period was still to be introduced in the region, residents should be aware of weather conditions along with council Local Laws.

“We’re also reminding people to always register their burn-offs so we know what is happening in the area, especially if brigades are being called to fires,” Mr Kennedy said.

“It reduces the chances of CFA brigades being called out unnecessarily if a member of the public calls about smoke or a fire in the area.”

He added people should never leave a burn-off unattended as it’s the resident’s responsibility to ensure it does not get out of control.

“If a burn off gets out of control, call ‘000’ immediately. People should have a fire plan and prepare for the event of fire, and remember never to be complacent.”

When burning off remember to: • Be aware of your council burn off local laws • Register the burn with CFA on 1800 668 511 • Check the weather conditions • Tell your neighbours to avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services • Never leave a burn off unattended • Ensure water is nearby in case a burn off escapes.

• If your burn-off gets out of control, call ‘000’ immediately • Leave a three metre fire break, free from flammable materials For more information about burning off, go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au

A little support can take you a long way COMING to FedUni’s Info Day allows students to see how a little support can take them a long way. Our graduates have rated us five stars for Teaching Quality, five years in a row* and we are the only Victorian based university to receive these grades.

On Wednesday, December 17, Federation University Australia will hold “Info Day” at the Gippsland Campus at Churchill.

Find out more about Fed Uni at Info Day, including;

• Course information stands • Application advice • Advice for mature age students • Employment and careers information • Fee advice • Student accommodation • Student support services • Alternative entry options and TAFE pathways.

Refreshments and food will be available at the campus.

A range of information sessions will be held and the program of times is available online at the new Fed Uni website.

The day will assist students with any questions they may have after receiving their ATAR scores.

Mature age people contemplating returning to study are also welcome to attend to discover how study can enhance their skills and provide career advancement opportunities.

We know the support we provide to students during their time at University is critical to their success with future challenges. It’s not just the quality of our teaching that sets us apart;it’s also the quality of our teachers. They’re approachable, they have an open door policy, and they take the time to know their students and help them reach their potential.

Between 11am and 2pm prospective students will also have the opportunity to discuss pathways, learn more about Fed Uni’s transition programs, scholarships and go on campus and accommodation tours.

First year undergraduate students are guaranteed* accommodation during their first year of study.

All “Info Day” enquiries can be directed to 1800 FED UNI. Programs of Information Sessions at both campuses can be found at www.federation.edu. au/infoday

Esso workers lend a hand to hospital ESSO Barry Beach Marine Terminal employees will lend a hand at the South Gippsland Hospital, Foster, on Thursday, November 20, 2014, as part of the company’s annual Day of Caring volunteering initiative.

Historical donation: Beryl Kent, left, and Donald Kent, right, of Cranbourne North, with the World War Two items they donated to the Leongatha and District Historical Society through member Lola Bailey, centre.

World War Two items donated

By Laura Gibb LEONGATHA and District Historical Society has acquired several items dating from World War Two. The photograph and certificates of a Meeniyan resident and World War Two serviceman were donated by former Meeniyan resident Donald Kent and his wife Beryl, who reside in Cranbourne North.

The serviceman pictured is John Kent, Donald’s brother.

The photograph, taken of John as a young man, is labelled with some of the places he served, including the

HMAS Kanimbla, Morotai Island in Indonesia’s Maluku Islands, North Borneo and Kure, Hiroshima, Japan.

The certificates, which Mr and Mrs Kent said are the originals in their original frames, are war service certificates issued by the Shire of Woorayl when John returned from World War Two. “They were given to him and we want to donate them back,” Mrs Kent said.

“It’s a bit of history.”

Historical society member Lola Bailey was glad to receive the donations.

“Every photo of everything we can get adds to the records,” she said.

The Esso volunteers will be busy cleaning, gardening, washing windows and helping with maintenance.

Esso Barry Beach Marine Terminal manager, Mark Duthie said, “The Day of Caring is one of many worthwhile programs we support each year to help the local Gippsland community.”

A delighted Peter Rushen, chief executive officer, South Gippsland Hospital, said, “We are thrilled to have the volunteers and we really appreciate they are giving up their work day to help our hospital.”

The program, which is in its twelfth year, involves around 230 ExxonMobil Australia employees assisting 18 community organisations in areas where the company has its main facilities, including Gippsland, Melbourne, Altona, Yar-

raville, Western Port and Perth.

In addition to the South Gippsland Hospital, employees from the Esso Longford Plants will volunteer in Sale to help the elderly at Wilson Lodge and Sale Elderly Citizens Village. Other organisations that will benefit from the program include: Cancer Council Victoria, SIDS and Kids, Vision Australia, Aboriginal Literacy Foundation and Conservation Volunteers Australia.

United Way Australia, a non-profit organisation that promotes business and employee involvement in the community, played a key role in supporting the ExxonMobil Day of Caring.

United Way Australia’s Melbourne General Manager, Penny van der Sluys said, “The ExxonMobil Day of Caring is United Way Australia’s largest single corporate volunteering day.

“The ExxonMobil employees get through an amazing amount of work in a day, which is a huge boost for the community groups involved in this fantastic initiative.”

Find out more at www.exxonmobil. com.au.

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For weddings big or small Michael Hulls from Shimmer Marquees has the biggest range on offer with the biggest marquee stretching 12 metres by 24 metres. These can be bro-

ken down into three metre sections to accommodate intimate occasions.

The Leongatha South hire business boss takes all the stress away from the bride and groom, as he takes care of both setting up and taking down the marquees.

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anything. That’s all part of the service,” he said.

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Round table Korumburra’s future THE Korumburra Round Table wants the community involved in its future.

To this end a workshop is being held at the Italian Club on November 30.

The workshop will be led by one of Australia’s most respected futurists, Dr Peter Ellyard and Max Dumais, a leader in collaborative engagement processes.

The Korumburra Roundtable is a recently established community committee which works in partnership with council.

It is made up of 17 community representatives (one of which is the Korumburra Business Association), three Ward Councillors and a Council Officer.

The Roundtable represents a great way for council to engage with the Korumburra community and provides a way of seeking feedback from and providing updates to the community on the many projects and initiatives underway in Korumburra.

One of those community representatives with a chair at the roundtable, the Korumburra Business Association (KBA), has been discussing the best ways to promote the assets of the town and brain-

storming ideas for a ‘brand name’ for the town.

Eventually the thrust of these discussions is shared at the roundtable with other members’ views and when agreement is made, signage, for which the Korumburra Rountable has council finance, can be created and erected at the main entrances to the town.

It is hoped such branding will be successful in encouraging people to stop in the town and capture more of the passing tourist trade.

It is ultimately hoped to emulate such success stories as the Yarragon Village KBA member, florist Brian Hesse believes the 1891 heritage railway station, a magnificent building hidden from view, has a significant part to play in the life of the town the way the historic railway station in Maryborough, central Victoria, plays a significant role in the life of that town.

The Round Table would like to attract 120 people, young, old and in-between, from all sections of the community to the workshop to consider the questions, where do you want Korumburra and District to be in 2035 and what do we need to do to get there?

Participants are invited to bring their ideas, enthusiasm and energy to the workshop on Sunday, November 30 at the Italian Social Club at 12.30pm for a light lunch prior to the workshop from 1 to 4pm.

The Roundtable believes communities united in their preferred future and who work together are successful, and that success goes to those that get to the future first.

Critical questions put forward will include: Where do we as a town and district want to be in 20 years?

What do you most like about Korumburra that should be retained, supported and encouraged?

What if anything about Korumburra could be eliminated or discouraged?

Is there something you have seen or experienced elsewhere that could be introduced into Korumburra?

Workshop leader, Peter Ellyard is Australia’s most prominent futurist, as well as a strategist, author and speaker.

As a speaker his addresses are noted for being informative, inspiring and highly motivational.

He is a graduate of Sydney University and of Cornell University (PhD) with a background in both physical and biological sciences, spent 15 years as a CEO of public policy organisations including two associated with Environment and Planning, and one with Industry and Technology, and was also chief of staff of an Environment Minister in Canberra for three years, before formally becoming a futurist after his appointment as CEO of Australia’s Commission for the Future.

Co-presenter, Max Dumais energises people in ways to make a difference.

He is an accredited trainer in de Bono’s thinking frameworks and has spent more than 30 years as a facilitator in commercial and community settings working with focus groups, strategic planning sessions, and community consultations both large and small.

To register your interest please contact Barbara Look on Ph 5662 9319, email barbaral@southgippsland.vic.gov.au or korumburraroundtable@ gmail.com Numbers are limited so please RSVP for catering too.

Racing glamour at school ball THE Spring Racing Carnival was the theme for the Leongatha Primary School ball on Saturday night, November 8

In the stalls: Claire Hutchison and Jenni Turner catch up at the ball.

Elegant: Trina Anderson and Marsha Livingstone looked great in their racing attire.

The 200 plus guests were blown away by the decorations with Shelley Williams creating a racing atmosphere complete with artificial turf entry, picket fences, sectioned off members areas, even a television set playing races.

On arrival revellers enjoyed sensational hors d’eouvres prepared by Kylie Reid.

No luck: Matt Dunn, Tim Brown and Dave Newton look for the fillies.

What’s the tip: Prue Holt, Steph Mueller and Wayne Roberts enjoy the racing ball.

Up close: Nicole Matheson, Lindsey Friebe and Jodie Close enjoy the school social.

Ball committee: back left to right, Kirsty Bolge, Ebony Best, Jenny Buckland, Leah Dal Pozzo, Ronnie Hanily, Marsha Livingstone, Paula Holt and Dot Coghlan, Front, Kylie Reid, Shelly Williams and Andrea Clifford organised a highly successful school ball.

It was a wonderful night with the newly reformed Maureen Alford and band Company Exposed playing some sensational music and having the dance floor packed all night.

The photo booth was also popular, lots of fun and a great fundraiser with photographer Susan Carmody donating all proceeds of the night back to the school, a great gesture.

Ball coordinator Dot Coghlan had a big thank you to the hard working committee that organised this night.

“Thank you to Ebony Best, Shelley Williams, Marsha Livingstone, Paula Holt, Kirsty Bolge, Leah Dal Pozzo, Ronnie Hanily, Jenny Buckland, Kylie Reid and Andrea Clifford; I couldn’t have done it without them,” Dot said.

“Thanks also to all the parents who came along on the night to support our school; and the shire for its grant towards fundraising.”

These funds raised will be put towards a new basketball court for the junior school, grades prep, one and two.

Best bet: Jeanie Dekker and Jenny Buckland are in the racing mood.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - PAGE 33

The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

A night of trivia fun in Foster A TRIVIA night is a lot of fun for the participants who compete in teams to answer

questions proposed by the quizmaster.

Foster theatre company, FAMDA, invites you to an Arty-Farty Trivia Party

designed as a fun night for everyone to enjoy each other’s company in a party atmosphere with musical entertainment and sensational prizes to be won.

The night will involve lots of trivia, both arty and general knowledge, plus other games, raffles and door prizes with quiz master, Andrew Oldroyd, keeping proceedings entertaining and lively.

FAMDA’s Arty-Farty Trivia Party starts at 7pm this Saturday, November 22, at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre.

The admission price for the trivia party is just $10 per person.

Partygoers are asked to BYO nibbles, drinks and glasses plus gold coins for competitions.

People will be seated in tables of ten. You can book an entire table but bookings can also be made for individuals or smaller groups and these will be amalgamated into table groups.

Why not organise a team with your relatives, friends, workmates or fellow club members. Multi generational tables are a particularly good idea.

While you are welcome just to rock up on the night, it helps if you book in ahead of time by emailing famda@dcsi.net.au.

You can also phone FAMDA on 0435 535 867 or 5682 2077 or visit Main Street Revelations in Foster to book in for a great night of trivia and entertainment.

INFORMATION SESSION Sunday November 23 2pm - 4pm Foster War Memorial Centre

Discover Waratah LOCAL writer and theatre educator, Chris Dickins, has written a juke box musical with a distinctly local flavour designed for Foster theatre company, FAMDA, to stage during the Seachange Festival in April/May 2015.

This exciting new musical, called ‘Waratah’, is set in Sandy Point in the 1960s and the juke box is loaded with iconic Australian rock music of the era.

Songs such as ‘Woman You’re Breaking Me’, ‘It’s Not Easy’, ‘The Loved One’, ‘Good Times’, Ooh La La’ and ‘Ciao Baby’ feature in the score.

‘Waratah’ is a comedy about families, love and summer holidays with performers playing children, teenagers, parents and grandparents so there are roles for actors, singers and dancers from a variety of age groups.

Chris Dickins will be directing the musical with Chris Gale as the musical director and choreography

by Nicole Cooper.

To find out all about this exciting new musical and how you can become

involved, come to the Information Session being held at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre from 2pm to 4pm this Sunday 23 November.

During the information session the creative team will be able to advise all those seeking to audition on aspects of the play, the characters, the songs and the dancing.

For further information contact FAMDA secretary, Annette Walker, on 5682 2151 or via tribes@chrisdickins.com

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M C C A RT I N ' S H o t e l h a s welcomed new manager Russell Taylor and new head chef Yagna Pokharel.

Mr Pokharel is a Nepalese chef who worked in an Italian restaurant in Ireland for 13 years. He started working in McCartins' kitcheninSeptember.

He brings a broad range of cuisines and skillsandhastransformedthemenu.

His new specialties include buffalo chicken wings, blackened grilled chicken andprawngambas.

There will be specials over the weekend of different Nepalese, Irish and Italian cuisines.

“A lot of people are enjoying the new menu,” McCartin's Hotel owner Philip Bottesaid.

Mr Botte said they are also excited about MrTaylorsteppinginasthenewmanager.

Mr Taylor also started in September and has had 20 years of experience in hotel hospitality.

“He brings a new energy to the hotel,” Mr Bottesaid.

Among these changes, McCartin's are introducing a new set of nights to keep patronsentertained.

Tuesday will continue to be burger and beer night, Wednesday will be pot and parma night and Thursday will now be the Mexicanfiestanight.

Beer pong has also been hugely successfulinthebar.

McCartin's are gearing up for the coming Christmas season and bookings for Christmasfunctionsarenowopen.

Christmas Eve is the biggest day of the year for the hotel with many people sharing meals with returned relatives. McCartin's Hotel will also be open on Christmas Day forlunch.

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McCartin's Christmas Dessert Buffet Including Christmas Rocky Road Brownies, Macaron Tower, Christmas Marzipan Stollen Bread, Chocolate Mousse, Tiramisu, Christmas Mince Pies, Coconut Lamington Trifle, Plum Pudding with Brandy Custard, Passionfruit Raspberry Pavlova, Christmas Red Velvet Cupcakes, Lemon & Lime Tarts, Salted Caramel Éclairs, Strawberry Jelly Splice, Chocolate Layer Cake, Toblerone Butterscotch Cheesecake

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Leongatha becomes inclusive

By Tayla Kershaw REPRESENTATIVES from diverse health and wellbeing groups gathered at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha recently for a diversity awareness information session.

Awareness: from left, Department of Health diversity adviser and dementia project worker Tania Ryan discusses diversity awareness with South Gippsland Shire Council’s Home and Community Care team leader Sara Cox, Karen Robertson, Annie Owen, Linda Fiddelaers, Eliza Huntley, Heather Smith and Anita Gackenheimer.

The services were inclusive to all members of the public. The purpose of the day was to raise awareness within the local community.

The forum was set up in a cafe style setting, giving members of the public a chance to hear from the representatives in a casual, informal setting.

The session was supported by the Department of Health in partnership with the South Gippsland Shire Council, Gippsland Southern Health Service, and South Gippsland Hospital Foster.

There were representatives from Aged Care Latrobe City Hospital Service, Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria, Gippsland Multicultural Service, Leadway, Snap, Interchange, Nina Smith and her seeing eye dog, Home and Community Care Access Support, Ramahyuck, a Dementia project worker and Salvocare.

“We had a really nice mix of health care professionals,” South Gippsland Shire Council’s Home and Community Care team leader Sara Cox said.

“It’s about promoting equity of access and preventing barriers.”

The three challenges of the day were to listen to what the barriers were, ask questions and consider the impact of the diversity groups’ role.

The program worked in a rotation system so everyone got to hear from different speakers.

Information sessions on rail trail MARKETING consultants Heine Jones will hold information sessions in Port Welshpool and Foster in late November to present the draft marketing and promotion plan for the Great Southern Rail Trail (GSRT).

The company was awarded the contract early this year as part of the GSRT Extension Project funding.

Members of the GSRT Committee of Management and Council officers have been working with Heine Jones during the past seven months to develop the plan.

Community forums and an online survey held in April and June assisted the consultants in developing the outcomes.

The presentations will include the newly developed logo, signs, and suggested marketing and infrastructure opportunities along the trail.

Trail users, interested community groups and individuals are invited to attend either of the following sessions on

Thursday, November 27: • Ferry Terminal, Lewis St, Port Welshpool 3.00pm to 4.30pm • War Memorial Arts Centre, Main St, Foster 6.30pm to 8.00pm “The recent announcement of the Black Spur funding is timely as the development and marketing will be for the full length of the Great Southern Rail Trail.

We are hopeful the Toora to Welshpool section will be completed in the next few months,” said Council’s Tourism Development Officer, Danielle Todaro.

“Tenders have already been advertised for the repair of the Black Spur bridges, so after many years the completion of this incredible tourism asset is well on the radar. The addition of the proposed signage and infrastructure, supported by a strong marketing strategy, will provide exciting economic stimuli for South Gippsland.”

Please RSVP to Danielle Todaro on 5662 9322 or daniellet@southgipppsland. vic.gov.au, by Monday, November 24, indicating which session you will be attending.

Local to lead Lalors LOCAL writer and broadcaster Peter Lalor Philp has been elected leader of Lalors Australia, which unites families bearing the name Lalor/ Lawlor.

His first duty as the new leader was to invite the International Lalor Chieftain to Australia to participate in the Eureka Stockade 160th Anniversary celebrations at Ballarat in December.

“Margot Coogan has accepted my invitation and has requested that a few days be allowed in her busy schedule so she can come to Fish Creek.

Margot was here two years ago and loved South Gippsland,” Peter said.

The objective of Lalors Australia is to promote the democratic reforms achieved at Eureka in 1854, document the history of the Lalor Clan which dates back to the fourth century and gather the ongoing story of contemporary Lalors.

“Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the death of captain Joseph Peter Lalor on March 25 at Gallipoli,” Peter said.

“He was the grandson of the Eureka leader Peter Lalor and led the first

attack on Baby 700 soon after the first Australian troops arrived at Gallipoli.”

Mr Philp said his theme as leader is ‘going forward with pride’.

“I am proud some young Lalors today are actively carrying forward the spirit and justice of the diggers at Eureka,” he said.

“My grandmother Eileen Lalor shared so much wisdom, always emphasising we should be proud of the actions of the Lalors of old; however we too must move forward and do something to benefit mankind.”

Peter has just completed a history of the Lalors which covers their story in Australia.

Fish Creek: local Peter Lalor Philp is the new Leader of Lalors Australia.

Big plans: looking at the plans for the Black Spur section are, from left, Cr Mohya Davies, Neville Pulham (GSRT CoM), Bruce Beatson (GSRT CoM), Danny O’Brien (Member for Eastern Victoria), Adrian Fyfe (GSRT CoM) Deputy Premier Peter Ryan, Rob Knight (GSRT CoM), Dane Hawkins, and Cr Jim Fawcett.

Welshpool’s green thumbs WELSHPOOL and District Primary School students are lucky enough to have a great kitchen garden program.

Lemons: Maddie Platt and Isiaha Albrecht point out some of the lemons growing in the Welshpool Primary School kitchen garden, perfect for lemonade.

Good food: Paul Gallagher shows off some of the spoils of the garden, including snow peas and lemons.

Anne Marie and grandma Elizabeth take it in turns to volunteer at the school once a week, to help the children tend to their fruit and vegetables.

Another benefit of the program, the students get to harvest their produce and use it in their cooking classes.

This term, they have been learning about composting and snails.

The students have been de-snailing the vegetable garden, and observing their new ‘pets’. They have even been lucky enough to see a snail giving birth to live young.

Slimy: Katelyn Doran and Leo Cashmore with some of the snails they have collected from the garden. The students are now learning all about snails in class.

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PHILLIP 22-23 Nov ISLAND 2014

Island ready for first farm expo ARE you one of the many families that have moved to the beautiful Gippsland region in search of a better way of life?

Are you a farmer, or even a small land holder, keen to discover the how-to on environmentally sound farming principles and the latest in farm technology?

It’s time to head to Phillip Island this weekend, November 22 and 23 for the inaugural Small Farm and Lifestyle Expo , to be held at the famous Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit. It’s for landowners of all types – from full on farmers to market gardeners to happy families who have recently been embraced by the charms and advantages of rural life.

“So many city folk are embarking on a sea change or a tree change, but when they move into their country home complete with their plot of land, they are often at a loss managing their property,” says circuit managing director, Fergus Cameron “Rural life is wonderful but it possesses challenges, and we felt we had the capacity and contacts to create an expo that would really help people.

“Many experts from our community and local government authorities have agreed to attend and will be sharing their expertise with our patrons,” said Mr Cameron who has recruited the Bass Landcare Network to speak on sustainable farming practices and Alternative Growing Solutions to pro-

This weekend: Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit managing director and Phillip Island farmer, Fergus Cameron is pleased to be part of this inaugural event for Phillip Island. vide agricultural advice.

The reaction to the inaugural expo has been very positive with many local companies and organisations commit-

ted and exhibiting the latest farm machinery, implements, power equipment and cutting edge farm technology. Internal and external sites are still avail-

able and exhibitors should contact the circuit for more details.

There will be a strong focus on organic and sustainable living products,

with everything from worm farms to solar lights being featured.

On the lifestyle side, there will be exhibitors covering a range of leisure pursuits from water sports, and camping, to four wheel driving, health and tourism.

As in all good rural communities, local produce will also be celebrated.

“We have everything from olive farmers to nut growers attending and people will be able to experience and taste the product of our land. Hopefully sampling some of region’s fine food and wine will inspire attendees to turn their plot of land, no matter how small or large, into a productive space,” said Cameron.

The Small Farm Expo will be housed in the 2000 square metre pavilion usually used for motorsport expos with external sites being north and west of the pavilion. A dedicated rough terrain area will allow for quad bikes, gators, Ag bikes and 4WD vehicles to be put through their paces and a working farm area will showcase the latest farm machinery, tractors, slashers and ride-on mowers.

Patrons are expected to come from south and central Gippsland, and the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

The expo will be open from 9am to 5pm each day Saturday and Sunday November 22 and 23, and will cost $10 for adults; and is free for children 17 and under accompanied by an adult.

For further information go to www. phillipislandcircuit.com.au

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PHILLIP 22-23 Nov + LIFESTYLE ISLAND 2014 Knowledge fest at Phillip Island SMALL FARM

KNOWLEDGE is power and there’s lots to learn at THIS weekend’s Small Farm and Lifestyle Expo!

All things farming: chooks are an important part of the farm environment.

The inaugural expo, to be held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit this Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, will feature speakers from Landcare, the Bass Coast Shire and Phillip Island Nature Park Reserve in the seminar line up.

Landcare will speak several times during the weekend discussing rural issues like soil salinity, native vegetation, control of vermin and sustainable farming practices.

The Bass Coast Shire will have representatives from all departments in attendance to share knowledge on planning and development, their vision for the area, growth initiatives and tourism.

The wildlife rangers from the Phillip Island Nature Park plan to speak on the interaction between farming communities and the reserves, and farming and wildlife; while the Victorian Farmer’s Federation will share with locals the advice and assistance they can provide.

“We really want to en-

sure our visitors walk away well armed and aware of the resources available in the local community,” circuit managing director, Fergus Cameron said, whose family has farmed the region for three generations.

“There’s been a lot of changes in agricultural practices in the last decade and this expo is designed to bring the experts together so that over the two days our visitors get answers to their questions on rural life.”

All presentations will be held in the theatrette in the Motorsport Expo Building surrounded by over 100 Expo exhibitors many discussing animals to run on small properties like sheep, cows and poultry.

For instance the Warragul Poultry Club stand will provide information on the various breeds of poultry, feeding and equipment for chooks, chook health, care of chooks and chickens and the role of chooks in sustainable agriculture.

“We’ll also have a petting zoo for the children,” says Kevin Collins from Warragul Poultry Club who will have a display of eight different chooks that can be patted and petted.

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Chooktred and Suburban Chooks will also be talking about all things chooky, while Grand Ridge Sheep Stud will provide information on sheep and Pakenham Produce has the latest on feed for animals.

There will also be exhibitions on the latest farm machinery, implements, power equipment and cutting edge farm technology.

There will be a strong focus on organic and sustainable living products, with everything from worm farms to solar lights being featured.

On the lifestyle side, there will be exhibitors covering a range of leisure pursuits from water sports, and camping, to four wheel driving, health and tourism.

The Small Farm Expo will be housed in the 2000 square metre pavilion usually used for motorsport expos with external sites featuring agricultural

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Come and try a Kioti COME and see Scott and Anthony from Claas Harvest Centre South Gippsland for amazing specials at the Phillip Island Small Farms and Life Style Expo this Saturday and Sunday November 22 and 23, or call in at 2-4 McPherson Street in Leongatha.

Claas Harvest South Gippsland will be displaying and demonstrating the popular range of Kioti by Daedong tractors and utility vehicles.

Sales of the popular Kioti tractor range have passed the 10,000 mark in Australasia.

David and Jeannette Long of Woori Yallock bought the 10,000th Kioti tractor: the versatile RX7620 utility model.

David, a long-term Kioti tractor user, said he was not at all surprised to hear so many Kioti tractors had been sold.

“10,000 is a lot of tractors but you just can’t go past Kioti. We bought a DK50 in 2001. It’s been a very good tractor and very reliable for all these years,” he said.

“We were thinking of getting a bigger, stronger tractor and we first saw the RX7620 at the Wandin Field Days. We bought it with a front end loader and 4-in-1 bucket.

“The electric powershuttle is fantastic and it has lots of features to make our work easier and safer and more comfortable.

“Ever since we bought our DK50 more than 12 years ago, Kioti has played a big part in our ‘work smarter not harder’ strategy.

“We’ll use the new Kioti

for slashing, spraying, general yard work and track and property maintenance. Jeanette hasn’t driven it yet but she’s looking forward to it.”

Kioti tractors suit many different applications and operations, from contractors to smaller acreage farms and lifestyle farmers.

The brand has built a reputation for affordable, well-built and reliable tractors in a very competitive market, and has established high levels of brand loyalty and repeat buyers.

The tractors are designed and manufactured by South Korean company Daedong Industrial Co. The company’s modern self-contained production also includes their own foundry and gear cutting plant.

This reduces the need for third party components and associated costs and also allows wider coverage of strin-

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Kioti product manager Stuart Phillips said handing over the keys for the 10,000th Kioti tractor was a rewarding moment reflecting 12 years of hard work and dedication by staff at PFG Australia and the very high standards of R&D and

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“It’s a real milestone, and a pleasure to present the keys to David and Jeanette, loyal customers who bought one of the first Kioti tractors in Australia,” he said.

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we wanted to explain about the high quality workmanship coming out of South Korea, we used to compare the brand to Samsung and Hyundai, companies who had earned a long-lasting and high degree of trust from the market. Now, all we need to say is ‘Kioti’.”

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Tarwin Valley links to Africa TARWIN Valley Primary School students have heard about the African nation of Zambia from those who have travelled there many times.

Meeniyan residents John Cocking and Clive Hope visited the school on Wednesday, October 29, to share photos and stories about their time in Zambia.

Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from Kathleen Ross and Claire Guy’s classes heard about Mr Cocking and Mr Hope’s visit to Nanzhila school near Iteshi-Iteshi.

The two have travelled to Zambia many times and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

“I’ve always loved the thought of Africa, since I was a child,” Mr Hope said.

“I love the people and the lifestyle.”

Tarwin Valley students were able to ask questions of the speakers and practise the interview skills they have been learning in class.

Part of the presentation’s purpose was to help the students make connections between their own lives and those of their counterparts overseas.

“We want them to think a bit more globally and get an understanding of how other children their age live differently,” Grade 4/5 teacher Claire Guy said.

The Tarwin Valley students heard about Nanzhila school, which has so many students, children attend school in three hour shifts.

Students in remote villages such as Nanzhila don’t have access to mobile phones or internet.

“Nobody there has a car because there’s virtually no roads,” Mr Cocking said.

“Students might walk an

hour to school and an hour home.”

He said the children walk in bare feet or thongs through a national park where wild animals live.

The speakers showed the Tarwin Valley students school attendance figures for Nanzhila, which show how girls’ enrolment drops at Year 8 and Year 9 because many girls leave school to help at home and get the grounding for early married life.

Tarwin Valley Primary School sent balls and a hand pump across to Nanzhila with Mr Hope and Mr Cocking, while the travellers also packed school supplies as gifts.

Eventually, Mr Hope and Mr Cocking hope to set up an exchange of letters between students at Nanzhila School and students at Tarwin Valley Primary School.

Seniors get tech savvy

By Laura Gibb

Tech savvy seniors: from left, librarian Heather Withers guides Betty Rayson of Leongatha through an introduction to email. opportunity to develop basic skills in technology like using email, sending photos and attachments via email, using social media, banking online, shopping online and also being cybersafe.

“The program is being run throughout public libraries in Victoria.”

West Gippsland Regional Library is offering 76 sessions between October and June across seven libraries, including Leongatha, Korumburra, Inverloch and Wonthaggi.

Ms Withers has just finished the first sessions, which covered introduction to email and introduction to cyber safety.

The next sessions, on November 3 and 10 at Korumburra Library and Novem-

ber 10 and 24 at Leongatha library, will cover intermediate email.

Participants can learn about creating an address book, email etiquette, using carbon copy (CC) and blind carbon copy (BCC) and sending emails to multiple people.

The sessions pause for the holidays and start up again in February.

“It’s just a basic course aimed at seniors to improve their knowledge of the internet and tech and help them do their daily tasks online,” Ms Withers said.

To book, go to www. wgrlc.vic.gov.au and click on “what’s on” or call your local library branch.

Bookings are free but essential.

Roads policy open for comment BASS Coast Shire Council invites the community to comment on the recently revised urban roads and drainage improvement policy.

Mayor Cr Neil Rankine said the policy includes a priority listing of areas due for road and drainage upgrades.

“Originally prepared in 1996, it has been necessary to undertake a number of minor reviews to ensure it remained consistent with the various changes to the relevant clauses in the Local Government Act,” Cr Rank-

Help for mangy wombats MANGE Management was set up in January 2012 as a not for profit organisation to treat wombats suffering from an infestation of the mange mite which, if left untreated leads to their death.

SENIOR citizens are coming to grips with technology at the library.

Tech Savvy Seniors is a free program designed to give older people skills in using email and the internet.

“Some people have never really used a computer before,” Heather Withers, branches and support librarian at West Gippsland Regional Library said.

“It’s a great opportunity for people to keep in touch with family members and share photos and find out what their family members are doing.”

The program is open to total beginners and to people who already use technology such as email but would like to develop their skills.

Three people can enrol in a single session, meaning each person gets plenty of attention from the instructor.

Erika McInerney, marketing and programs coordinator at West Gippsland Regional Library, said the program is jointly funded by the state government, Telstra and Seniors Card’s age friendly partners programs.

“Basically it’s designed to give older people, particularly in regional and rural areas of Victoria, the

Zambia talk: from left, Tarwin Valley students Annika, Holly, Jocelyn, Lily and Hudson with guest speakers, from left, Clive Hope and John Cocking, who shared their experiences in Zambia.

ine said.

“The revised policy will provide direction and set criteria for consideration of priorities for council’s road and drainage program.

“In addition, the revised policy will set out the process for the initiation, planning and delivery of road and drainage improvements programs.”

The revised priority list and 10 year program will replace the one currently available on council’s website.

“At the time council offers each group of property owners the opportunity for a road and drainage upgrade, the extent of works in each

of the areas listed will be subject to community input, council’s strategic resource plan and works capabilities,” Cr Rankine said.

This draft policy and the supporting priority list is now available for review and comment, with copies available for viewing at all customer service centres or on council’s website at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/ roadpolicy.

Submissions will close at 5pm on December 19, 2014.

For information, contact council’s asset management team on 1300BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.

Berry Johnson from Mange Management said wombats are nocturnal and live under ground, which has made any kind of treatment nearly impossible.

“There has been no funding and no undertaking of any government department to try to eradicate mange or even to humanely euthanise these animals which are left to die a slow and agonising death,” she said.

“It has been left to volunteer wildlife carers and land owners to deal with this unpleasant task.”

Free living wombats will usually die within days if captured due to stress, so bringing them into care is not an option.

Mange is sometimes thought to be spread by foxes which are known to share or live in wombat burrows.

“We also know the mange mite can survive on a wombat for up to three weeks after it has died,” Ms Johnson said.

“This is the time when the mange mite is most likely to be spread as it will be seeking a new host.

It is extremely important any mangy carcass is immediately and properly

disposed of.

“From our experience we now know mange can be treated on free living animals by using the burrow flap method.”

The burrow flap is a simple device and is easily installed at the entrance to the wombats burrow.

There is no stress involved as the wombat self- medicates when it leaves or returns to its burrow.

“The medication in the Burrow Flap only needs to be checked and replaced at weekly intervals and can be done during daylight hours,” Ms Johnson said.

Now with minimum training volunteers are able to treat wombats on their property and free workshops are available on request to all interested

groups and landowners.

“The group is receiving many requests for help from all over Victoria and we desperately need more volunteers to stop the suffering of these iconic animals.”

The Department of Environment and Primary Industries ethics committee granted permission in 2012 to start treating wombats in their habitat with the use of the burrow flap system that had been used by the Wombat Protection Society in NSW since 2007.

More than 300 wombats have been treated since the beginning of the study in the Pakenham area.

Ms Johnson said only a half dozen wombats have been treated in South Gippsland in the last

couple of months but this will rise once the public is aware of the management program and what can be done.

“If you see a wombat you suspect has mange the most important thing to do is get some photos that will help us identify the severity of the mange or if it is an attack or injury,” she said.

“There is a ‘report a wombat’ page on the website where you can fill in the template of the information that we need or contact us directly.”

Mange Management Group can be contacted on 0431 600 125 or 59 444 378 or email info@ mangemanagement.org.au or check out www.mangemangement.org.au.

New method: treating mangy wombats is important to help stop the spread of the mite. A new method has been developed, called the burrow flap method, which means close contact with the animals is not required.

Seeking war photos MIRBOO & District Historical Society are working on a World War One soldier project and are currently looking for a photograph of each of the following soldiers.

Raymond George CHILVERS (known as George Chilvers) - Service No. 1332.

Lewis Robert MARCHANT – Service No. 4652.

Henry John McKENZIE (known as Harry) – Service No. 1452.

Hugh Nicholas James O’BRIEN – 1864.

William Henry PICKING (Known as Harry) – Service No. 181.

James Edward SHEEN – Service No. 4291.

All have lived in Mirboo North at some time and if anyone can assist with information or a connection with a family, or have a photograph of these men, please call 5668 1540.

As we have a short time frame to complete this project, it would be appreciated if we hear from you as soon as possible.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - PAGE 41

Family united in Wonthaggi AN incredible story of determination led aeronautical engineer, Dr Lauren Burns to Wonthaggi GP, Dr Benedict Clark.

As Lauren explained in a two part special on ABC TV’s Australian Story, she was 21 when her mother revealed to her she was donor conceived.

Now 30, all Lauren knew of her biological father then was he had blue eyes, blonde hair, stood at 5’11” and was identified under the pseudonym C11.

“Everyone in my family had blue eyes and a little bit

of a wonky nose so I never really questioned there was something amiss,” Lauren told Australian Story. “(Afterwards) I’d look in the mirror and have so many questions and so few answers. It was almost like a splinter in my brain; it was just something that continuously bothered me.”

It was a long process and after four years of searching Dr Clark was contacted by infertility specialist Professor David de Kretser. Dr Clark gave permission for Lauren to write to him, at first through an intermediary.

Family: Dr Lauren Burns (left) has become very close to her donor father Dr Benedict Clark and his daughter Olivia Clark (centre) since they first made contact in 2009. Photo courtesy of Belinda Hawkins, Australian Story.

Dr Clark has three teenage children who knew there was a possibility they had more siblings out there somewhere.

“At the time, I think I thought about the sperm donation very rarely but after having children I probably thought about it a lot more,” he told Australian Story.

He became a sperm donor while studying medicine at Monash University. Although he thought it would forever be a confidential transaction, he was happy to reply to Lauren’s letter in August, 2009.

Lauren said the first thing she saw was the name Benedict Manning Clark when she received her first letter – a name she recognised from when she was looking at degrees conferred from Monash.

Barbara Burns was blown away because she knew who Dr Clark’s father was.

“I ran to the book shelf,” she told Australian Story.

Manning Clark was a professor of history, a commentator and a writer.

Within Barbara’s book was a biography of Manning Clark, including a photo of Lauren’s biological father. After years of

United: Dr Lauren Burns spent years tracking down her donor father Wonthaggi GP Dr Benedict Clark.

Photo courtesy of Belinda Hawkins, Australian Story. searching, an answer had been in her home.

Dr Clark made the first move. He called Lauren and asked to meet.

“I’d made a point of not staring at her but I did notice after a while she did have a strong family resemblance,” Dr Clark told Australian Story.

However, having had no part in raising Lauren, Dr Clark could not think of her as his child. His youngest daughter, Olivia, sug-

On pole in Welshpool W E L S H P O O L’ S flagpole at the cenotaph was stolen earlier this year, just days before Anzac Day celebrations were set to take place.

President of the Welshpool Hall Committee Eddie Fowler said after months of fundraising, the new pole was erected recently with the able assistance of Ian and Jenny Round of Welshpool, and Jack Grant of Port Welshpool.

“The money was raised through a donation from the Toora Lion’s Club, Jeanette Harding gave a private donations and the rest was community donations,” he said.

The flagpole cost

$1200 and has been concreted into the ground, so the bolts holding it in place aren’t accessible.

“It is great to have it back, we need it here. The disappointing part about it is that it is town infrastructure; the town shouldn’t have had to pay to replace it,” Mr Fowler said.

Three new plaques have been added to the cenotaph, which Mr Fowler said is the oldest memorial within the old South Gippsland Shire.

“We got a grant a few years ago to fix it up, which is when we had all the names re-done in gold leaf. It has been knocked over twice, but it is still looking pretty good,” he said.

The works involve the installation of new wire rope safety barriers, new tactile edge line marking and the removal of some hazardous roadside trees on various sections of the South Gippsland Highway between Todds Road near Stony Creek and Ameys Track, Foster.

The upgrades are part of a road safety improvement program to help reduce

each other. Dr Clark said he thinks the family will stay close to Lauren for the rest of their lives.

“If Lauren had never come forward and tracked me down, I think I would have missed out on quite a lot and I’m pleased she did,” he told Australian Story.

After years of lobbying the Victorian government, Lauren is pleased new legislation recently passed through parliament, which

will essentially allow an independent body to contact a sperm donor father should a child wish to meet them.

The Australian Story two part special called Searching for C11 has been nominated as a finalist in the prestigious Walkley Awards, the winners of which will be announced on December 4.

The program can be seen on the Australian Story website.

Arts to be reviewed

By Tayla Kershaw COUNCILLOR Andrew McEwen wants to level the South Gippsland Shire Council’s support of sport and arts and culture.

Back up: Welshpool’s Eddie Fowler is glad to see a flag pole back at the Welshpool memorial, in plenty of time for last week’s Remembrance Day celebrations.

Road safety upgrades MOTORISTS are advised road safety improvement works on the South Gippsland Highway between Stony Creek and Foster, planned to start last week should be completed by May next year.

gested thinking of her as a niece.

“It’s been five years since I met Ben and Charlotte, Michael and Olivia (Dr Clark’s children) and I think I feel a lot more comfortable now,” Lauren told Australian Story.

“I don’t know exactly how to define where I sit in terms of the family. I think the terminology to describe the relationship is always evolving.” Lauren and Dr Clark have gotten to know

crashes and minimise the severity of injuries caused by a vehicle leaving the road. The works will generally be carried out between 7am and 6pm each day (except for a two week period during the Christmas holidays from December 20, 2014 to January 4, 2015) and weather permitting are planned to be completed

by May 2015.

Motorists are advised from time to time traffic may be reduced to a single lane through the work sites.

VicRoads thanks motorists for their patience and reminds drivers to obey the reduced speed limits for their own safety and the safety of workers.

Traditionally, sport has been well supported by council and arts tend to come off second best.

However, arts and culture activities are both major contributors to social wellbeing and health. They also play a significant role in economic development.

“There is no equivalent funding for the arts community and the arts community doesn’t believe it will get support,” Cr McEwen said.

“I’m asking we, for once, be strategic.”

Originally, Cr McEwen aimed to create an arts forum in his recommenda-

tion at the ordinary council meeting on October 22.

This was lost to Cr Mohya Davies, who moved to review the arts policy and determine how council could best support the arts.

“The arts community is part of the vibrancy of the community and we will all work for the best outcome,” she said.

Cr McEwen said this was a retrograde step but former mayor James (Jim) Fawcett was in favour of Cr Davies.

“I believe elements of Cr McEwen’s motion can be met,” Cr Fawcett said.

“I’m prepared to take on suggestions but the motion is too prescriptive.”

Cr Kieran Kennedy disagreed with Cr Fawcett.

“Generally we are accused of not being prescriptive enough,” he said.

“We get a lot of feedback on how important the

arts is to the community. I urge councillors to think and act strategically. Council has displayed enough fence sitting.”

Cr Don Hill said the council had no direction and this was another lost opportunity. Cr Lorraine Brunt, however, said a review could lead to good outcomes and it would be beneficial to start at the beginning.

New shire mayor Cr Jeanette Harding said, no matter what the decision brings, it’s vitally important to include tourism.

“The arts and tourism support one another,” she said.

“I really feel it needs to be included.”

Council will review the current arts policy.

“In taking this review, we will gain a better understanding,” Cr Fawcett said.

“I’m excited for the prospects.”

Foster pedestrian link starts soon THE postponed construction of a 200 metre footpath along Station Road, Foster will start in late November.

The works between Jones Street and O’Connell Road were delayed to undertake further community discussions regarding the proposed removal of seven flowering gums hindering the route.

“We’ve spoken extensively with residents in the area about the works and agreement has been reached to remove the five trees in front of the hospital and retain the two in front of the Community Health Centre,” explained Council’s engineering coordinator, Paul Challis.

“They will be replaced with crepe myrtles to match other plantings in the town, so the finished result should be both practical and attractive.”

“We appreciate the community’s interest and participation in these discussions which will enable us to de-

liver an essential pedestrian link to the Health and Aged Care Precinct.”

Residents should note there may be some minor traffic disruption during construction and to exercise caution in the area.

The construction of this footpath was recognised as a priority project under Council’s Footpath ‘Missing Link’ Program, with $23,360 allocated in this year’s budget.

“It is one among a number of Capital Works projects in Foster this financial year,” Mr Challis said. “We have just completed footpath works in McDonald Street and fixed the mine collapse in the car park behind the rotunda. A major culvert in Boundary Road over Stockyard Creek will also be replaced over summer.”

The footpath in Hoddle Road near the secondary college is currently being upgraded to include a pram crossing and the improvements in Victory Avenue will start early next year.

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Farming Insight CLEARING SALE

Clearing sale

FARM MACHINERY & SUNDRIES FISH CREEK A/C HANCOCK FAMILY (PROPERTY SOLD)

SEJ ran a clearing sale at 27 Racecourse Road, Leongatha South on Friday.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21 AT 10AM

Several Murray Ferguson tractors were for sale, as well as a John Deere baler, Isuzu truck and many other items.

Sale items came from the Williams family, who are leaving the property which was recently bought

by DL and JL Verboon.

Outside vendors also offered a tilt trailer, another Massey Ferguson tractor, a baler, two slashers and sundry items.

Terry Johnston of SEJ ran the clearing sale and Neil Park was the auctioneer.

John Deere 6210 tractor with front end loader & forks (good order) approx. 4,200 hrs, Kuhn VB 2160 hay bailer (very good order), old Kubota M795005 tractor with front end loader & forks, Webco silage wagon, Silawrap, Lely Hibiscus 421 round hay rake, Kverneland 2624 Taarup mower, Troutbeck soft hand silage lift, 4 x old tractors, Silvan 400 ltr spray unit & boom, 9'x5' covered in tandem trailer, 5 large concrete culverts, hay rings, Kymco MXU500 4W bike, bike calf trailer & create, old Inter Acco. truck & stock create, Whaler twin hull 21' boat & trailer with twin 90 HP. Yamaha outboard motors, old boat 50 HP Johnson motor, D.65 Swamp Dozer running order.

Quantity 3”& 4” irrigation pipes, 7 rolls silage wrap, large quantity scrap iron, RSJ's, old motors & other sundries.

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Terms: Cheque or cash day of sale unless prior arrangements are made.

Listing & photos on website: www.alexscott.com.au – click on Livestock, then clearing sales.

Directions: Summers Road turns off Waratha Road 5km from Fish Creek. Company signs erected.

Korumburra 5655 1133 Dean Bailey 0438 531 672 Greg Spargo 0409 860 344

CLEARING SALE A/C LYNTON CLAY 4305 STRZELECKI HWY, BERRYS CREEK FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28, 10AM Pasquali 988 tractor, 38hp 4wd articulated; Berrends 4' carry all (to suit tractor); Ferguson 2 furrow mouldboard plough (with coulters); Ford 7 spring tyne cultivator 3pl; 4' Page slasher; 6' Berrends grader Blade; Stihl 290 Farmboss chainsaw; Mobilco garden tiller; Chipper; No 4 Billabong hydraulic ram (water pump); old Howard rotary hoe; hay fork; 12x5 tandem trailer; John Deere JS36 lawn mower; 10' saw bench; timing light; compression testing gauge; cylinder hone; valve compressing clamp; tension wrench; tyre levers & rubber mallet; Boley 25 turret lathe, jaeger horizontal swing surfacing grinder with 12”x6” magnetic chuck; steel top work bench, 14 draws & 5” vice, 4.7mx.8m; Co2 fire extinguisher; 7” bench grinder on stand; ass grinding wheels; 46 Taper shank drill & oddments; Bosch elec sheet metal shear; Sutton micro set, adj reamers 18-1/4”-1 ½ “; Mahr optical protractor; Pav 0-1” comparator micrometre; Pratt & Whitney gauge block set with extensions; Hasler hand rev counter, Landis 5/8” Landmatic die head with 1” shank; ass 1” auto lathe tooling; comparator with micron indicators; measuring stand with micron indicator; Vass 80amp busway with 12 box & cable; 7” power hacksaw; 14” bandsaw; pallet hand truck & pallets; anvil; blacksmithing thongs; CIG clipper 2 oxy acet, cutting machine; pipettes & measuring cylinders; hydraulic ram; air hydraulic ram; ass bearings; ass pulleys; gear pump; 4 ball castors; nest of gears (9); 4-6 ½ dia heavy duty steel wheels (unfinished); ass unbracko bolts; 300 amp gauge; lathe tool post grinder; 8Silentbloc SML1500 machine mounts; steel water pipe hand tools; Record 9” wood vice; Carter 4” drilling vice' 2 ½” drilling vice' Dawn C4 pipe vice; 4' machine vice; 2 thread chaser sharpening jigs; belt joining jig; slide hammer; 3 gear pulley pullers; 18”x6” Eclipse magnetic chuck; 10” 3 jaw Taylor lathe chuck (old); 6” Bernerd 4 jaw lathe chuck; ass springs; ass chain; ass roller chain; ass pipe fittings; 60ltr used hydraulic 68; cutting oil 20ltr (non soluble); welding cable stand; rope pulley block; 2 plate lifters; Anchor 1ton girder trolley; 5ton Yale chain block (aluminium); fluorescent lights; work light on stand; Ajax force pump bronze liner; Ferguson belt pulley; brush cutter; ¾ drive ratchet wrench, extension, 4 sockets & ¾” – ½” adapter; specimen case; 28m/92' 400 amp welding cable; ass A vee belts; ass 'B' vee belts; Vickers hydraulic power pack, 3hp 3 phase 60l; coolant tank; machine oiler; pipe bender; 3' square work bench with Dawn 4 ½” vice; 10” wire buff on stand (needs new motor); heavy duty shelving; nuts & bolt rack; adj pallet shelving; welding bench (1 ½” plate) on stands with vice & rotary head; EMF pilot arc 200 amp welder with leads & stand (pilot not working); electrodes; 400 amp Lincoln bullet welder & leads, 20hp elec motor; ass Oxy-acet equipment; ass hammers; clamps; heat treatment table & LPG burners; qty steel; qty brass, zinc, aluminium sheets & tubing; 4 burner BBQ; oil heater; 3 new rolls gutter guard; digital co-axial cable; 4' round table; numerous sundry items.

Looking around: from left, Mahalia and Danny Elford of Outtrim and Tyler and Gavin Mortimer of Korumburra at the clearing sale on Racecourse Road, Leongatha.

SEJ sale: from left, John Giliam of Dumbalk, Greg Hogan of Koonwarra and Murray Holderhead of Leongatha at the clearing sale on Racecourse Road, Leongatha.

• VLE Leongatha

Young cattle running short THERE were approximately 1,350 export and 200 young cattle penned representing an increase of 750 head week on week.

Most of the usual buying group was present and operating selectively in a cheaper market overall.

Young cattle suited to the trade were in short supply as secondary yearlings represented the majority of the young cattle, with only limited numbers suited to feed or restock. This resulted in cheaper averages for the young drafts from 8c to 12c/kg.

The 600 steers and bull-

ocks held some very good quality, however weak demand brought prices back 4c to 7c/kg for the grown steers and bullocks. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers slipped 12c, while the crossbred portion eased 3c to 7c/kg.

Heavy weight grown heifers eased 6c/kg.

The 550 cows held most weights and grades and demand weakened considerably, with most averages 9c to 11c cheaper, as the plainest E muscled dairy cows slipped up to 15c/kg.

The best B muscled bulls sold 9c dearer, while the C muscled lines lifted

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2c/kg.

A handful of vealers sold from 170c to 206c/ kg. Yearling steers made between 162c and 190c/ kg for most. Yearling heifers suited to the trade were in short supply, selling between 158c and 184c/kg for most.

Grown steers made from 174c to 192c/kg.

Bullocks sold from 172c to 190c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing

good finish made between 150c and 176c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 152c and 158c, with the crossbred portion between 153c and 179c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows made from 103c to 128c, while heavy weight cows sold mostly from 123c to 154c/kg.

Heavy weight bulls made between 182c and 219c/kg..

Prime Sale - Wednesday, November 12

BULLOCKS 13 L. & R. Powney, Nerrena 569.23kg 10 J.W. & R.M. Dixon, Phillip Island 626.00kg 10 Covino Farms, Giffard 624.00kg 7 Preswon Pty Ltd, Buffalo 612.14kg 14 E.M., K.M. & G.E. Mullen, Thorpdale 699.29kg 10 J.R. Kyne, Kongwak 754.50kg STEERS 1 S. & F. Blancato, Foster 385.00kg 2 R. & A. Weatherill, Toora 500.00kg 1 Covino Farms, Giffard 535.00kg 1 G.J. & C.M. Alford, Woolamai 480.00kg 9 J. & V. Brugman, Welshpool 457.78kg 1 J.D. & K.A. Campbell, Wonga Wonga 405.00kg COWS 1 R. & J. Bell, Kongwak 530.00kg 3 S. & F. Blancato, Foster 806.67kg 2 J. Carpinteri, Thorpdale 660.00kg 1 S.J. & C.A. Carbone, Thorpdale 540.00kg 1 J.M. McFee, Cowes 575.00kg 1 M. Gobel, Stony Creek 720.00kg HEIFERS 3 S. & F. Blancato, Foster 283.33kg 2 J.M. McFee, Cowes 402.50kg 19 Lionel Holdings, Yanakie 434.47kg 1 B.S. Cantwell Lstk, Toora 495.00kg 1 R. Seton, Wonga Wonga 490.00kg 1 R.H., J.V. & M.R. Kershaw, Archies Creek 395.00kg BULLS 1 R.J. & C.M. Pearson, Hedley 825.00kg 1 Northside Pastoral, Inverloch 1000.00kg 1 R.H., J.V. & M.R. Kershaw, Archies Creek 1020.00kg 1 J. Carpinteri, Thorpdale 840.00kg 1 R. & H. Perrett, Kongwak 815.00kg

192.0 191.6 190.2 189.6 189.0 188.2

$1092.92 $1199.42 $1186.85 $1160.62 $1321.65 $1419.97

207.6 $799.26 191.6 $958.00 189.6 $1014.36 189.6 $910.08 185.6 $849.64 185.0 $749.25 219.6 159.2 158.0 153.6 152.0 152.0

$1163.88 $1284.21 $1042.80 $829.44 $874.00 $1094.40

186.2 183.6 183.6 180.6 176.6

$527.57 $738.99 $797.69 $893.97 $865.34

175.6

$693.62

218.6 $1803.45 218.6 $2186.00 215.2 $2195.04 213.6 $1794.24 213.6 $1740.84

The next sale draw November 19: 1.

Rodwells, 2. David Phelan, 3. Landmark, 4. SEJ, 5. Alex Scott 6. Elders.

Store sale market Thursday, November 13

Total yarding: 1340 Steers: S. & F. Blancato, Foster, 13 x $1000; S. & D. Curtis, Wild Dog Valley, 3 x $990; L.N. & V.L. McLeod, Won Wron, 1 x $935; Faulkner Lees Construction P/L, Mardan, 2 x $920, S.D. & V.L. Suckling, Archies Creek, 1 x $915; Barry Dalgarno, Kilcunda, 2 x $880.

Heifers: E. Jones, Tanjil, 2 x $705; G.J. Robinson & L.A. Hasthorpe, Yallourn North, 5 x $645; C. Smith, Shelford, 19 x $620; P.L. & B.J. Bolding, Hazelwood North, 7 x $592; P.A. Petersen, Fish Creek, 10 x $575; D. Gheller, Dalyston, 1 x $550.

Cows: M. Row, Korumburra, 1 x $300; S. & F. Blancato, Foster, 1 x $1140; J.D. & K.A. Campbell, Wonga Wonga, 2 x $1010; S. Aldred, Wonga, 3 x $960; C.J. & B. Van Doorn, Jeetho, 1 x $930; H.C. Jones, Hazelwood, 5 x $920.

Cows and calves: M.F. Wrench, Boolarra South, 1 x $910; G.I. & L. Webster, Tarwin, 5 x $890; G. Reid, Korumburra, 1 x $885; S. & C. Jones, Kernot, 1 x $880; S. Aldred, Wonga, 2 x $860; Billing Partnership, Korumburra, 1 x $825.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - PAGE 45

Farming Insight

Information evening well supported

Farmers welcome funding to fight rabbits FARMERS have welcomed a $300,000 funding commitment from the state government and Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre to help farmers fight rabbits.

The new Victorian Rabbit Management Collaboration Initiative includes a training and mentoring program to help up skill the next generation in managing the costly and unwanted pest.

“Rabbits have long been a farmer’s enemy and continue to cost the sheep, cattle and cropping industry $113 million a year” VFF Land Management Chair Gerald Leach said.

Minister Walsh announced Gerald Leach, VFF member, land management chair and farmer from Walpeup, Chair of the skills-based steering group to lead the initiative.

“The opportunity to chair the steering group is a privilege, as it comprises a diverse skill base with community representatives and expert rabbit management leaders from across Victoria.

“The initiative aims to build on community-led rabbit management already taking place.

“It seeks to achieve this by bringing all parties involved in rabbit management together in order to achieve collective decision making, with a view to effective long-term management.

“The purpose is to encourage supporting community ownership of the issue. It will involve a training and mentoring learning network program, to develop the next generation of rabbit management leaders,” Mr Leach said.

Announcing the funding last week Minister for Agriculture and Food Security Peter Walsh said, “The Victorian Coalition Government recognised rabbits are a major pest that causes significant economic and environmental damage.

“The Victorian Rabbit Management Collaboration Initiative recognises that coordinated community-led efforts can deliver improved management outcomes,” Mr Walsh said.

“Community-led rabbit management is already taking place, but the initiative aims to improve the coordination of activities and share expertise to deliver more effective and efficient action.”

“The initiative includes a small grants and workshop program that will boost collaboration, coordination, networking and mapping capability in order to help land managers plan their rabbit control activities.”

Other initiative programs will facilitate improvements to warren ripping quality and the flow of funding for community-led action. Opportunities to support Blackberry Action Groups in Victoria and extend their focus to rabbit management will also be investigated.

“An important part of the initiative will be to share success stories which will provide support for participants and motivate future action,” Mr Walsh said.

A skills-based steering group chaired by Gerald Leach will lead the initiative which also involves Landcare, government and industry representatives.

For more information on the initiative, please visit http://depi.vic.gov.au/rabbits

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A LARGE turnout of prospective cast and crew turned out on Sunday evening to hear about upcoming Leongatha Lyric Theatre show Gypsy.

Lyric president Glenda Smith, who introduced the speakers, was delighted with the turnout.

Those attending included a number of current and new faces to the theatre scene, with auditions to be held this Wednesday and Thursday night.

Director Colin Mitchell gave an outline of the show and a description of roles before people registered their interest in auditions.

Musical director Carmel Slater also spoke about music and requirements for roles. Bron Kalos, the choreographer, spoke about the dance requirements.

Above, Seeking information: from left, Louise Adkins with her daughter, Lyric president Glenda Smith, Ann Hemming, and Lindy Waldron discuss the show.

Left, Helping out: Bernadette Grainger, Colin Mitchell and Kerrie Giles were helping take names down for those auditioning.

People wanted for Leongatha’s Community Garden THE finishing touches are being made to Leongatha’s first Community Garden with the call out for interested community members to become part of the inaugural committee of management for the garden.

Located at Community College Gippsland’s Leongatha campus, the community garden offers people a chance to grow their own with vegetable plots, hydroponics facility, and hot house. There is also an indigenous garden, meeting room, and children’s playground.

CCG Director, Tracel Devereux, said hours of volunteer labour had been dedicated to the project by many community groups and individuals.

“A number of individuals and organisations are already leasing garden plots to grow their own and there is plenty of space for others to join in, plant, and develop the space.

“The whole concept of the community garden is

Growing a treat: Yooralla is already harvesting crops from its plot in Leongatha’s first Community Garden. From left: Jamie Lee, Yooralla’s Jenny Rogers and Vanessa Holness, Jess Hill, CCG’s Joanne Knox and Stephanie Murdoch. to create a place that will grow and evolve by the people who use it. People of all ages can come and visit, take part in activities, grow fresh foods, learn skills, share knowledge

and enjoy the garden as a community meeting and learning space.”

A Management Committee is currently being established to steer the ongoing development and

manage the Leongatha community garden into the future.

The committee will comprise representatives from user groups and interested members of the

community.

Those interested in joining the committee should contact Jade or Joanne at Community Gippsland College, Leongatha on 03 56626700.

New Directors join the GML Board GIPPSLAND Medicare Local (GML) announced the election of Dr Sinead de Gooyer and Ms Julie Rogalsky as new incoming GML Board Directors following the organisation’s Annual General Meeting held on November 12 in Traralgon.

Dr de Gooyer and Ms Rogalsky were elected by GML’s membership and join Mr Jim Turcato and Mr Duncan Malcolm who were re-appointed Board Directors following the AGM. GML Board Chair, Dr Nola Maxfield, said the announcement of GML’s new Board Directors has further strengthened the breadth of skills, knowledge and experience within the GML Board.

“The GML Board is comprised of highly skilled and experienced Directors who have a very strong understanding of the Gippsland

primary health sector – such capabilities are essential to guiding GML’s upcoming tender development for the Gippsland Primary Health Network on behalf of the region.”

“Dr de Gooyer has been working as a General Practitioner for the past eight years in West and South Gippsland, with a keen interest in adolescent and mental health. Dr De Gooyer is no stranger to advocating for the needs of the region following her involvement in the establishment of the Leongatha Youth Access Clinic in response to a significant local service gap,” Dr Maxfield said.

“Ms Rogalsky brings to GML 16 years’ experience in Gippsland’s health industry and a strong background in health promotion, population health planning, prevention, primary health care and acute (hospital) care.”

“I look forward to working with our two new Board Directors Dr De Gooyer and Ms Rogalsky, and getting on with the task ahead together with re-appointed Directors Mr Mal-

colm and Mr Turcato.”

“Mr Malcolm is a life-long Gippsland resident with 30 years’ experience serving on many Boards across Gippsland and driven by a passion for Gippslanders having access to high quality health care services. Mr Turcato is a CPA, business consultant and professional facilitator with extensive corporate experience in financial performance and strategic financial decision-making,” said Dr Maxfield.

GML’s four new Board Directors join the existing skills based GML Board of Directors Dr Nola Maxfield (Chair), Mr Ben Leigh (Deputy Chair), Mr Mark Biggs, Ms Leah Young, and Ms Kellie O’Callaghan.

The Annual General Meeting also saw the release of Gippsland Medicare Local’s 2014 Annual Report and Financial Statements to members, which have since been posted on the GML website www.gml.org.au/newsroom/reports-and-plans.www.gml.org.au/newsroom/ reportsandplans

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PINE TABLE. 6x4, seats 6. turned legs. Very good condition. $50. ph.

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KING SIZE BED BASE. No mattress. Very clean. $50. Ph. 0419 008 019.

TELEVISION. LG. 20inch. Plus LG DVD/VHS recorder. $50. ph. 5662 0838.

COT. Clean. Good condition. With mattress. As new. $30. Ph. 0437 115 227.

BASSINET. With mattress and steel stand with castor wheels. Clean. Good condition. $30. Ph. 0437 115 227.

BABY SWING. Indoor on stand. Good condition. $20. Ph. 5672 4665.

SHED TOOLS. Collectables. $40 the lot. Ph. 5674 5601 or 0447 114 383.

PRINTER. Dell colour. With spare ink. $10. Ph. 5662 0838.

BIRD CAGE. White. 1.9x.44x.33.

Good condition. $10. Ph. 5662 3650.

MENS DINNER SUIT. Black. Coat 42 regular. Trousers 37 regular.

Adjustable. $20. Ph. 0418 727 616.

BEER & WINE BOTTLE COLLECTION. $20 the lot.

Ph. 0488 999 005.

FOWLER VACOLA JARS. Assorted sizes. 21 for $40 or $2 each. Ph. 5663 6256.

WHEELCHAIR. Manual. Good for shorter transfers. Seat width 16”. $50.

Ph. 0428 311 321.

WATER PURIFIER. Livesteam brand.

Purifies using silver ions. Attaches to tap with diverter. $50. Ph. 0428 311 321.

BABY BUMBO SEAT. Red. Tray included. $25. Ph. 0417 147 227.

BABY BJORN CARRIER. Black & purple. Only used twice. $50. Ph. 0417 147 227.

SIDEBOARD. 1-7 wide. Solid timber.

Good condition. $50. ph. 5662 4970.

LOUNGE. Tan leather. 3 piece. $50.

Ph. 0409 353 267.

EVAPORATIVE COOLER. Evantair air cooler. $50. Ph. 5664 1222.

JUG AND BOWLS SET. Victorian style. 1975. Rose and apricot tones. $45. Ph. 0413 060 875.

CERAMIC CLOWN. Old style sitting down. Tear drop and hearts under eyes. Apricot tones. $20. Ph. 0413 060 875.

PRINTER. New canon Pixma MG2560. Only used once. Paid $59 and $8 for USB printer cable. Only $50. Ph. 0402 383 509.

CONVECTION OVEN. Portable. twin Hotplates and rotisserie. Works well just not needed anymore. Great for camping and granny flat. $50. Ph. 0402 383 509.

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OR PHONE :

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Call for board directors of Latrobe Community Health Service Ltd

CATERING/HOUSEKEEPING POSITIONS

Do you have an interest in contributing to the development of community health services to meet the needs of your community?

Casual

Latrobe Community Health Service Ltd (LCHS) is one of the largest independent community health services in Victoria and delivers a range of community based health and support services Gippsland wide. LCHS is seeking applications for one appointed vacancy that exists on our Board.

LCHS provides primary care services that aim to improve the physical, mental and social well-being of Victorians.

Its purpose is to enable people to live healthier, live better and to live longer.

Further information for applicants, including the selection criteria, duties and responsibilities associated with the vacancies can be obtained by contacting Natasha Hammond at LCHS on (03) 5136 5411 or email natasha.hammond@lchs.com.au Closing date for applications is 5pm, Tuesday 18 November 2014.

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Enthusiastic and motivated persons are invited to apply for the above positions. Applicants must be willing to work in all areas.

These are casual positions to cover roster vacancies and annual leave. Shifts vary from 3 to 8 hours and include day, late afternoons and weekends.

Applicants are required to provide a current satisfactory police record check and Food Handling qualification.

Applicants who hold a current Victorian driver’s licence will be viewed favourably.

GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. All staff have access to excellent staff mentoring, education and support programs.

Position descriptions are available to download from the GSHS website www.gshs.com.au or by contacting Lynne Burgess – Hotel Services Manager on 5667 5518.

Please forward your application, including covering letter and resumé by the 28th November 2014 to: Lynne Burgess Hotel Services Manager Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA 3953

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PUBLIC NOTICE – WATER ACT 1989 (Vic) South Gippsland Region Water Corporation (South Gippsland Water)

Declaration of Serviced Properties - Nyora

In accordance with Section 144 of the Water Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the lots shown shaded blue on the plans on the right within the township/locality of Nyora (“the Land”) are declared as serviced properties.

The Corporation has made provision for sewerage services to the Land.

The date on and from which the lots making up the Land are taken to be serviced properties is 18th November 2014.

Philippe du Plessis Managing Director

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LEONGATHA

CLEANING CONTRACTOR Tenders are invited from cleaning contractors to clean Tarwin Valley Primary School (Meeniyan).

Cleaners must be listed on the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development’s Contract Cleaners Panel and should attend a SITE INSPECTION to be conducted at 4PM ON THURSDAY, 27TH NOVEMBER Contract documents will be available at that time.

REGISTER ATTENDANCE ON 5664 7382 Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Permanent Full Time or Job Share

HEAD CHEF Lucy May’s Café

Lucy May’s Café established by Lucy in April 2011 is now a busy well-grounded Café with a loyal commitment to clientele.

This role is one that requires real experience. We are looking for a Chef with Breakfast and Lunch experience and a huge passion for delivering great Café dining experiences with delicious meals.

You: • Organised - calm level headed, fast, and efficient… with a passion for the Café and Coffee Culture and with brilliant customer service skills • Passion for delivering the best every time and an excellent ability to stay focused • Creative and innovative with new meals, specials and menus Benefits: • Generous salary – Day work (with 2-3 nights per month) • Efficient experienced and switched on support team.

• An already established business with a respected reputation and brand We need you to be efficient, clean, fast, organised and a great fun person.

To apply please email your application and CV to: lucymaym@bigpond.com Applications close November 22

DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST PERMANENT PART TIME OR FULL TIME AGED CARE Up to $30 per hour

Rose Lodge is a fully accredited community-based 70 bed Aged Care facility centrally located in Wonthaggi. A further 30 beds are currently being added. The extension will include high care and the option of dementia-specific. The role could initially be part-time, however, would need to be full-time later in 2015.

The Role • Responsible for designing, facilitating and implementing Diversional Therapy/Leisure & Lifestyle programs to enhance the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of residents, together with established and experienced Lifestyle staff .

• Friendly, supportive and professional team.

• Reports to the Clinical Care Manager.

• Salary packaging available.

Skills & Experience • Tertiary qualification in the field of Diversional Therapy or a related discipline.

• Experience in development and co-ordination of individual and group-based activities.

• Passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of and empathy to the frail elderly.

• Proven organisational and leadership skills in program design, planning and implementation.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexible and motivated.

• Demonstrated computer and documentation skills.

• Understanding and commitment to quality improvement.

• Understanding of Aged Care Accreditation and ACFI. Further enquiries to Martine Maurizio – Clinical Care Manager – on 5672 1716.

Please send resumé and covering letter to: Beverley Walsh – C.E.O. P.O. Box 626 Wonthaggi. 3995.

OR beverleywalsh@roselodge.com.au Closing date Monday 1st December 2014

P/T STAFF REQUIRED Must be available week day, nights and weekends.

Apply at www.mysubwaycareer.com Ph: Anne-Marie 0422 285 588

CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT (RECEPTIONIST) We have a vacancy available for a part-time position in our busy Wonthaggi and Leongatha Chiropractic clinics.

The successful applicant will have the following: • A passion for natural healthcare • Excellent presentation and phone manner • Computer literacy • Exceptional people skills • Flexibility with regard to working hours Please forward your resumé to leongatha@toddchiro.com.au or post/drop off at 11 Bruce Street, Leongatha 3953.

Applications close 5pm 28th November 2014

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EXPERIENCED COUPLE REQUIRED

WORK WANTED

TO MANAGE 400 COW HERD IN GIPPSLAND

looking for regular part-time work on a casual basis in the Leongatha area.

Sunday, November 30

Contact: 0439 707 710

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Phone 0438 847 296

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An opportunity exists for a highly motivated individual to commence a career as an Apprentice Chef at Café Tsunami Inverloch.

The position is technically rewarding with a lot of in house production. Working in a small young team this position will suit someone who truly wants to be a hospitality professional.

Call Brent 5674 2129 or 0408 394 391

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A growing dental practice in Leongatha and Foster is currently seeking candidates for the following position:

• Trainee Dental Assistant (No experience necessary) • Part time Qualified Nurse

2015 TRAINEESHIP Cert III Sport & Recreation Commencing January 2015 Job description can be obtained by phoning Gabe Windsor on 03 5662 4333 Forward letter of application along with CV to: windsor.gabe.m@edumail.vic.gov.au or Leongatha Secondary College, Private Bag 1, Leongatha 3953

All applicants must have the ability to work in team and unsupervised environments, excellent communication skills and be highly motivated to learn.

Applications close: Monday 1st December 2014 Please forward in writing, resumés with a cover letter to: Brooke Daff: 14 Main Street Foster 3960 or southernsmilesfoster@gmail.com

Applications close December 2, 2014

JSL Light Engine Repairs A vacancy exists for a highly motivated individual to work in a team environment in busy Light Engine sales and repair business.

This position would involve a multitude of tasks over all aspects of the business and would suit a person who is proficient in all areas of the industry from retail to repair. A forklift licence would be an advantage.

Applications in writing to: The Manager, 48 Yarragon Road, Leongatha, 3953.

All applications treated in the strictest confidence.

Applications close 1st December 2014 Only those with a genuine work ethic need apply.

Expressions of Interest Visiting Instrumental Teacher Woodwind Newhaven College, an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island, offers quality education for students from Prep through Year 12.

We are seeking expressions of interest from instrumental teachers of Woodwind (Clarinet/Saxophone).

Visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au Applications close Monday, November 24

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South Gippsland Shire Council

Operations Team Member Maintenance & Construction • Permanent full time position • Fortnightly RDO • $59,177 including super and allowances • Relevant experience & licence/certificates essential Enquiries to Kevin Maskell, Manager Operations on 5662 9100.

All applicants must submit an Employment Application form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm 3 December 2014.

Further information and a position description are available on our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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STONY CREEK RACECOURSE & RECREATION RESERVE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT INC. Notice is given of a

PUBLIC MEETING To be held at the reserve in the Members’ Room on November 24, 2014 Commencing at 7.30pm The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the SC reserve for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on December 31, 2014. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women are encouraged.

Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment and Primary Industries or at the meeting.

For further enquiries please contact the Secretary, Janine Bullock on - 0428 647 511 or 5664 7511.

Alum. Approx 1985.

New custom bimini with side curtains, 50hp Evinrude, safeties with fish finder and HF radio. $5850 Ph: 0418 363 299

MOWERS We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenfield, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149.

Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models.

Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories.

We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714

Ph: 5662 2028

www.marriottsmpe.com.au

CARAVAN Galaxy S.C. Series II, 17 foot, 2003 model. Double bed, air/ con, awning, excellent order, many extras given in. Ideal first van. $18,500.

5663-2248.

ENJOY your holidays in a 13 foot Jayco caravan poptop. Single beds, full kitchen, roll-out annex, excellent condition. Contact ‘Moores’ 5662-3278. $5,900 ONO. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

HAY: Small squares, excellent quality, shedded.

New season, $8 each.

Secondhand treated pine posts 3-4 inch, approx 250 at $4 each. Mardan 56641320.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

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livestock BULLS FOR HIRE OR SALE FRIESIAN, ANGUS, HEREFORD, LIMO OR JERSEY All sound, young Hire or sale Phone 0447 331 762 CHAROLAIS BULLS for sale. Working age and polled. Phone Don 0428886341, 5663-6209.

garage sales GARAGE SALE 3 Stansfield Court, Leongatha, Saturday, November 22. Lots of good stuff.

LEONGATHA 7 Clinton Court, Saturday, November 22, 9am - 4pm.

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

OLD PORT POULTRY FARM delivering 20-weekold laying hens to your area, Saturday, November 22, $20 each. Ph: 0438832535.

$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT

RAMS Poll Dorset, Southdown and Border Leicester.

Brucellosis accredited, flock registered, well bred, established breeder. Various prices, can deliver. 0428-356376.

• 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

used vehicles

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

KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00)

Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

Affordable cars at drive away prices

SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay.

All on road costs paid.

HYUNDAI GETZ 2007, 1.6 motor, auto. Only 29,000kms. Reg. (YWZ446) and RWC. $7,500 ONO. 0478-214456.

MITSUBISHI 380 GT, 2007, white, 125,000kms, VGC and service books.

Rego until end February 2015 (WYL604), $10,500.

Contact Colin Watt 0428643231.

wanted WANTED 10-20 tonne pellet silo. Ph: 5664-4383.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

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GARAGE SALE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Trinkets, knick-knacks, household items and plenty of other things you haven’t thought of yet.

ALL DAY AT

66 MACKINS ROAD FISH CREEK

births CONGRATULATIONS Bek and Hugh on the arrival of your adorable son, Kaleb Daniel, born on Sunday, November 16.

Love and best wishes from very happy grandparents, Karl and Pauline, Lisa and Rob, and Braumann, Brien and Holland families.

marriage celebrant CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

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

bereavement thanks JEFFRIES - Alan.

Shirley, Dean, Troy and their families would like to thank everyone for their love, kindness, lovely flowers, cards and cooking, on the recent passing of Alan.

A big thank you to Mark Trease, district nurses, palliative care nurses, Dr Hugh Chisholm, Dr Elise Ly, Cam Abood, Marg and Paul Beck. Please accept this as our personal thank you to one and all.

WALLIS - A very sincere thank you to all our family and friends for their love and support over the last few months, for all the visits, phone calls, many cards, beautiful flowers and plants sent to me and to our family.

A special thank you to Dr Chris Perry for his wonderful care and attention to Bob. Also thank you to hospital staff, the palliative care staff, the district’s nurses, the shire carer and Calvary Community Circle carers for all their help and care of my Bob. To you all, please accept this as my personal thank you so very much.

Maggie Wallis.

in memoriam GWYNNE - I.G. (Garth).

15.2.31 to 17.11.13 Missed greatly by your wife Rosemary and children Jackie, Owen, Martin and Andrea, and their families.

Your legacy lives on - our tomato plants are all doing fine - hope the fishing is likewise.

Dancers display in Foster DANCERS from Lisa Pellin Dancers put on a fine display of dancing in Foster on Saturday.

WHITEHILL - Bruce.

16.11.13 It’s been 12 months since you left us, how deeply you are missed. Remembered with love always.

Love Mum, Dad, Gary and family.

deaths BEASLEY - William James (Bill).

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 aged 87 years.

Father of Graham, Allan, John and Helen.

Remembered by their partners and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Now at rest.

BEASLEY - William (Bill).

Father of Allan, father-inlaw of Irene, Grandad of Lauren and Michael, great grandfather of Lochlan and Ronan.

BEASLEY William James.

Cherished childhood memories of raiding your bread bin of lollies and you of pocket money, handcrafted gifts, and sharing in your love of music, will always remain.

With love, Grandad Bill, from Alissa, Jean-Francois, Gwendolyn, Liv, Jaclyn and Christopher.

BEASLEY - William James (VX150562) The President and members of Leongatha RSL regret the passing of their esteemed member and extend deepest sympathy to the family.

Lest We Forget CARPENTER - Barbara.

Gone far too soon, our thoughts and prayers are with Graham and all those who knew, respected and loved Barb.

She will be missed.

We’ll make sure Kevin keeps his cards tidy.

Solo Card Players, Five Hundred Group and Cate.

CARPENTER - Barb.

A respected and hard working former secretary of the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce.

Rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Graham.

From all previous and current members of the LCC&I. PATTERSON - John.

On behalf of the Wallis, Dixon and Findlay families we wish to express our deepest sympathy to you Mary and all your family on the sudden loss of your John.

SMITH - Keith Malcolm.

20.10.1942 - 15.11.2014 Passed away peacefully at Peninsula Palliative Care.

Loved and loving husband of Elaine.

Loving father, stepfather, father-in-law and cherished Poppy to his grandchildren.

Dearly loved and forever remembered.

Junior 1: Rebecca Ray, Taj Cooper, Jasper Waterson Kennedy, Brylie Anderson and middle Nina Chaing.

Tiny Tots: Charlotte Tay, Evie Stone, Rosie Marriott, Lilly Storr, Chelsea Delbridge, Milla Bland, Olivia Burgess, Fynley Hamlett, Leticia Prosser and Mia Mahomed.

Minister approves Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan FOLLOWING Council’s extensive community consultation with the Korumburra community over the past 18 months, Planning Minister Matthew Guy gave approval on October 23, for the Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan’s (PSA-C93) inclusion in the South Gippsland Planning Scheme and is now available to view on Council’s website.

This means that the key elements of the September 2013 Framework Plan are now expressed as development policies

for Korumburra’s Town Centre and it is also now a formal reference document for the Planning Scheme.

Strategic Planning and Development Manager Paul Stampton said that any new developments, extensions or land use changes requiring a planning permit in the town centre will now be assessed according to these policies about land use, streetscape character, pedestrian access, building bulk, maintenance of views, development of landmark sites, heritage context and other matters introduced by C93.

“The new policies included at clause 21.15-2 will gradually have a cumulative effect on Korumburra, as private and public land managers build on vacant land or redevelop sites,” he said. “The Framework

Plan identified a range of ideas for enhancing the town centre. Several concepts are suitable for leadership and championing by either individuals and groups, so if you are interested in driving or supporting any of these projects, please give John Davies, the chair of the Korumburra Round Table (KRT), a call to discuss on 0411 485 113 or johndavies48@bigpond.com.”

Alternatively, contact Barbara Look from Council’s Community Strengthening team on 5662 9319 or barbaral@southgipplsand.vic.gov.au to see how you can contribute. (KRT is a community committee working in partnership with Council.)

For further information, contact Senior Strategic Planning Officer Peter Mann on 5662 9806 or peter.mann@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Wonthaggi receives 13 nominations WONTHAGGI Theatrical Group has received no less than 13 nominations for this year’s awards for the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria.

The show has been nominated for production of the year for Jesus Christ Superstar, and for best direction under Wayne Maloney; also for musical direction under Kirk Skinner, choreography by Louise Adkins, best sets by Tad Hendry, and best

funerals BEASLEY - A Graveside Service for the late Mr William James (Bill) Beasley will be held at the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 11.30am.

All Ex-Service personnel and RSL members are respectfully invited to attend.

Refreshments will be held at the Leongatha RSL following the above service.

funerals SMITH - The Funeral Service for Mr Keith Malcolm Smith of Corinella, will be held at Weeroona Chapel, Bunurong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Dandenong South on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Bernie Banton Mesothelioma Foundation would be appreciated.

Envelopes available at the service.

wardrobe Colin Mitchell, Other nominations for the group include lighting Ewan Cole / Trevor Wyhoon, male performer in a leading role (Harold Burrows Award) Tom Green, as Jesus; female performer in a leading role (Doreen Burrows Award) Kerryn Lockhart, Mary Magdalene, and first performance in a featured role (Gladys Moncrieff Award) Tom Green, Jesus, A dancer’s award (Tony McShanagh Award) nomination went Meghan Dal Masetto, while Wonthaggi has also been nominated for best ensemble as well as the “children” from Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Blood Brothers.

In the Musical Theatre category Tad Hendry / John Cuttriss, were nominated for the crucifixion scene, Jesus Christ Superstar.

The annual winners of the Bruce Awards for the guild will be announced at a function on December 13.

Servicing South Gippsland & Phillip Island Wonthaggi 5672 1074 A.F.D.A.

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Nutritious: students enjoy the delicious fruit that was part of the healthy breakfast.

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

LEONGATHA’S St Laurence’s Primary School joined in the Vic Health ‘Walk to School’ campaign last week, with swarms of children pounding the pavement and arriving in time for a healthy breakfast before tackling the day’s lessons.

St Laurence’s coordinator Sharna Fitzpatrick said the morning was a huge success, with most of the town students walking and the bus travellers taken on a walk around the block when they arrived at school so they could participate in the event.

“The students loved it!” she said. “It’s a fantastic program and our thanks to Council and VicHealth for getting the program ‘up and running’. We look forward to participating in the program again next year.”

South Gippsland Shire Council officers congratulated St Laurence’s for being such an enthusiastic part of the Walk to School Program and presented it with a Certificate of Participation and a $200 voucher for sporting equipment to encourage the children to keep active for a healthy and happy lifestyle.

‘Walk to School’ is an annual event supported by South Gippsland Shire Council in conjunction with Vic Health.

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Soccer Stars begin new era with new name THE South Coast Stars has begun a new era with a name.

They will now be known as the Inverloch Stars and move to a permanent home at Thompson Reserve, Inverloch.

Season 2015 promises to be the biggest, most important year yet for the Stars with the relocation allowing for further expansion.

Since it was formed just four years ago the club has found success both off and on the pitch.

In this period the club has seen a burgeoning membership, a thriving junior set up and male and women’s senior teams which are now finals regulars.

Understandably the club is proud of the hard work and achievements in such a short time but one very important thing has always been missing, a home.

“Perhaps we should have called ourselves the South Coast Wanderers,” jokes new club president Pat Gilbert.

“It’s fantastic for the club, we finally have a local base.

“It will be much easier for parents to bring the children to the games and the club will really feel like we belong to the

town,” enthused Gilbert.

To reinforce its identity with the town the club made the decision to change its name to the Inverloch Stars.

“Many of us at the club have an attachment to the South Coast name but we want everyone to know we are an Inverloch based team who are proudly representing our local town,” explained Gilbert.

“There are no soccer clubs between here and Foster so we still feel we represent the places like Tarwin and Venus Bay but we are proud to be an Inverloch team and proud to be the Inverloch Stars.”

The club commences full pre-season in February but have a social indoor soccer program running at the moment until Christmas.

It runs at the Inverloch Hub Wednesday Nights: 5pm to 6pm U16’s (boys and girls welcome), 6pm to 7.30pm Senior Women and 7.30pm to 9pm Senior Men. It allows anyone the chance to Come n Try before committing to signing up.

To find out more or make contact with the club visit www.southcoaststars.com. au

New era: from left, new president Pat Gilbert and treasurer Joe Licciardi looking forward to playing at their new home at Thompson Reserve in Inverloch.

Bass Coast Cycle Challenge bigger and better MORE than 500 cyclists took part this year in an event now in its fourth year that grows bigger each year.

Saturday morning the weather conditions were close enough to perfect for the Bass Coast Cycle Challenge which draws riders from far and wide.

Almost half took part in the longer 85km ride while the rest of the field opt-

ed for one of the three shorter distances down to 40km.

Money raised from the event, not confirmed at this stage for the event, but last year it exceeded $10,000 goes to the Driver Education program run in school in the South Gippsland region.

Event volunteer, Steven Wilson said, “It was a good day” and the hundreds of spectators enjoyed the music and stalls at the finish line.

Bigger and better: participants set out to ride one of four distances ranging from 85km down to 40km.

On the road: riders taking in the coastal scenery on a day close to perfect for distance riding.

Venus Bay Angling Club A THREE day competition was held over the Cup Weekend.

First place: Phil Nebel, hooked a 860g trevally for 688 points to win the Melbourne Cup weekend competition.

Junior: Thomas Grech took out the Junior prize with an 840g trevally worth 672 points.

Very average conditions prevailed on Saturday and Sunday with even hail at one stage.

No fish were weighed in until the final day of competition on Monday when Mother Nature finally parted the clouds, turned off the tap and provided some good fishing.

Some fine pinkies and trevally were caught from the boats on the inlet and as it turned out, all prize winners were for trevally.

Senior Members: 1st Phil Nebel, 860g for 688 points; 2nd Andrew Godfrey, 740g for 592 points; and 3rd Roslyn Shelly, 640g for 672 points.

Junior Member: Thomas Grech , 840g for 672 points.

The next competition will be a two and a half day competition starting 12pm on Friday, December 5 with final weigh in at 3pm on Sunday 7th December.

Non members welcome.

Big finish: the Under 15 B’s performance in the team’s final tournament at Cranbourne for the year was part of a successful 2015 for the Southern Fusion Netball Club as a whole.

Fusion finishes the year on a high THE Southern Fusion U13 A’s, U13 B’s and U15 B’s played at Cranbourne on Sunday 16 in their final tournament for the year.

This was the most successful tournament for the year with all three teams making semi-finals.

Our U13 B’s finished in first position and the U13 A’s in third as did the U15 B’s.

This was an exciting day for the club.

This success has been appar-

ent within our Waverley teams also with two teams, the U15 A’s and the U17’s, in the running for a finals spot.

We have been extremely pleased with the turnout of highly skilled athletes at trials these past two weeks.

With one week to go make sure you get down to the trials to get your spot in 2015 within South Gippsland’s most successful representative club.

Dates: Sunday 23rd November Time: Under 13’s @ 9am – 11am, Under 15’s @ 11am – 1pm, Under

17’s @ 1pm – 3pm, Open/Seniors @ 1pm – 3pm.

Venue: Meeniyan and District Sports Stadium, McKitterick Street, Meeniyan, 3956.

What to wear: white or light top with dark shorts. No skins or leggings.

For any further information please contact 0417 168 423 (Ben Dixon), 0400 339 950 (Yvonne Porter), 0427 821 257 (Nicky Roffey), email: info@southernfusion.com.au or visit the website: www.southernfusion.com.au.

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By Laura Gibb MORE than 100 sheep dogs and their owners converged on Korumburra Recreation Reserve last Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for the Korumburra Sheep Dog Trials.

“We’ve had them from Tasmania, South Australia and New South Wales and all over Victoria,” assistant event organiser Judy Macdonald of Leongatha South said.

Local competitors included Chris Davis and dog Charlie of Wonthaggi, Tracy Ackland and Viscan Sam of Leongatha South, Barbara Horton and Karlindi Molly of Leongatha, event organiser John Macdonald and Viscan Cassie of Leongatha South, Owen Harris and Gypsy of Mt Eccles, Luke Harris and Banjo of Mt Eccles and Joe Ryan of Welshpool.

Doug Appleton, president of Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society, said the event was successful.

“We’re lucky because the weather’s been good and the track’s been good,” he said.

Owen Harris and his son Luke of Mt Eccles enjoyed competing.

They brought three dogs who work with sheep on their property.

“They’re farm dogs but we do trialling for a bit of pleasure,” Owen said.

Spectator Dan Donovan travelled

Dog trials: from left, Luke Harris with Banjo and Owen Harris with Gypsy at the Korumburra Sheep Dog Trials at Korumburra Recreation Reserve. from Seymour to watch the competition.

“It’s the best event in Victoria,” he said of the Korumburra Sheep Dog Trials.

“It’s very well run and organised.”

He said his father in law, the late Harry Tennant, won several trials in Korumburra.

Dogs and owners compete in the categories of novice, encourage, improver and open.

The dog must move the sheep through several obstacles and into a pen within the time limit.

“It’s a lot of training for the dogs,” Mr Appleton said.

“Some do it by hand signals, or ver-

bal or whistle, or both.”

Results: Encouragement award to Peter Hotton of Yarra Junction.

First place in the Novice category went to Barry McKenzie from Koraleigh in NSW with 145 points, Roseneath Clyde.

Second place, Barry McKenzie, 104

points, Roseneath Will.

Equal third, Ed Thompson from Bennison, 58 points with T. K. Kitty and T. K. Gin. Improvers: Barry McKenzie, Koraleigh, NSW. 162 points, Roseneath Flo. Mary Sotheran, Winkleigh, Tasmania. 146 points, Thatylido.

Owen Harris, Mt Eccles. 127 points, Rockbarton Gypsy.

Anne Bolt, Mt Compass, S.A.. 110 points, Wyemando Kiddiwinks.

Open: Ed Thompson (Bennison) 176, T.K. Will.

Susan Young (Teesdale) 175, Granan Lady.

Irene Kelly (Bennison) 163, T.K. Kate.

Des Church (Rochester) 160, Viscan Blue Boy. Graeme Lace (Catani) 157, Weetah Buddy.

Kevin Wilson (Harston) 151, Kayvin Old Cobber.

Jean Moir (Mirboo North) 138, Tippers Biscuit.

Susan Young (Teesdale) 122, Ashens Nell.

Fastest penning time: Open, Kevin Wilson, 7mins 50sec, Kayvin Old Cobber.

Fastest penning time: Novice, Ed Thompson, 10mins 26sec, T.K. Gin. Cast, lift and draw: Open, Ed Thompson, two points lost, T. K. Gin.

Fun runners take to foreshore RUNNERS took to Inverloch’s foreshore on Sunday morning for the annual Inver-

loch Family Fun Day fun run.

Battling through the early morning rain, chil-

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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dren were able to participate in a 1.8 kilometre run while older challengers took on either the five kilometre or 10 kilometre run.

The first male across the line in the 10 kilometre race was Glenn Sullivan, followed by Andrew Hills.

Danielle Crestani took the top spot for the girls, followed by Kelsey Buxton.

The top competitors in the five kilometre run were John Kilsby and Ali Hayes, followed by Peter Slidders and Asha BoydMetselaar.

The children’s run was completed with Archie Terlich and Kailee McAuley coming in first, closely followed by Wes Morgan

and Lily Debono.

Unfortunately, the rest of the Family Fun Day, including the billy cart derby was cancelled due to the weather affecting the set up and safety for the day’s events.

Several supporting attractions from outside the area were contacted early to cancel the event.

It was unfortunate for the Lions Club of Inverloch and the district who put a lot of effort into organising and advertising the event.

The Lions Club is already making plans for next year’s event which will be held on the same weekend in November.

Winning runners: back from left, Andrew Hills (second male 10km) Glenn Sullivan (first Male 10km) John Kilsby (first male 5km) Peter Slidders (second male 5km), middle left, Bass Coast Shire councillor Jordan Crugnale , Ali Hayes (first female 5km) Danielle Crestani (first female 10km), front left, Kailee McAuley (first female 1.8km) Wes Morgan (second male 1.8km) Kelsey Buxton (second female 10km) Lily DeBono (second female 1.8km) and Archie Terlich (first male 1.8km) were the champions on the day. Missing – Asher Boyd-Metselaar (second female 10km)

Wonthaggi little athletics FIFTY two athletes competed at the combined meet with Cranbourne on the weekend.

Our club members enjoyed the modern facilities at Casey Fields and plenty of PBs were achieved on the synthetic track.

Ed Beischer broke the Under 16 Boys’ long jump record with a jump of 5.09 metres.

Riahn Hawthorne broke the Under 7 Girls’ Turbo javelin record with a throw of 10.84 metres.

For the record: Ed Beischer (U16B) long jump of 5.09 metres set a new club record.

On the line: from left, Saher Biggs and Jai Williamson (U10B) hit the finish line in their hurdles event.

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Inspirational and exceptional

By Sarah Vella BORN into a family of horse enthusiasts, Middle Tarwin’s Bev Shandley was destined to become a person involved in all things equine.

Her father was a horseman, he used to break them in and right back from when he left school he was working with horses.

Bev, her brothers and sister used to ride to school, did some cattle work and chased kangaroos, which gave Bev her love for cross country.

“Horses were our sport. Children today have other sports, we had horses.

The love of horses really started from the word go, it was in the blood,” she said.

In her younger years Bev started out in the show ring and then got into jumping. Once jumping was in her blood, she couldn’t stop.

Bev and her sister Yvonne travelled everywhere to jump, including to all the royal shows and the local show circuit.

Her dad didn’t ride by then, but was very supportive of Bev’s ambitions.

“As long as we worked our horses he didn’t mind if we went. We had to look after our own horses,” she said.

From there, it was eventing that took Bev’s interest and she started travelling the around the country, competing in every state except Queensland.

When Bev stopped competing, she moved into the judging and teaching side of the industry.

She is a Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) 3/4 star eventing judge, the highest achievable level for international eventing judges.

At the moment, there are only nine

Learning a lot: some of Bev Shanley’s (second from right) students from left, Emma Dutchman, Annie Winchester, Coby Elmore, Alex O’Sullivan, Julia Green and Logan West on the cross country course at Tarwin Lower.

3/4 star level judges in the whole of Australia.

Her talents as a judge have taken Bev all around Australia, to New Zealand and Japan and earlier this year, she judged in Belarus.

“Belarus was completely different, but the eventing and the people themselves were the same as anywhere in the world,” she said.

Bev is a ground juror, which means when she arrives at an event, she and her fellow judges are put in control.

Once in control, they hold the first trot up and check all horses for soundness and fitness, the next day is dressage, cross country is the following day and show jumping is on the last day.

“We are in charge from the moment the first trot up happens to the end of the show jumping,” she said.

“The main thing we are looking for now is the welfare of the horse, all the way through. The horses are checked at least four or five times at each event.”

When Bev isn’t interstate or overseas, she teaches and judges at local clubs and events.

“I started at pony club and eventually became district commissioner of Berry’s Creek Pony Club (BCPC),” she said.

“When I left that I became chief instructor of West Gippsland Zone (WGZ), which is made up of 24 pony clubs, for about 15 years.”

Tarwin Lower Pony Club district commissioner and past WGZ chief in-

structor Jenny O’Sullivan has known Bev all her life. “Bev has always been very involved in pony club. When I was a young pony club rider myself, she was at BCPC,” she said.

Mrs O’Sullivan said Bev is an amazing role model, someone who has a passion for horses and has really given back to the community and the sport.

“Her generosity with her knowledge has opened enormous doors for her and has allowed her to follow her passion. She has been a mentor to many riders and coaches,” she said.

“Bev really is an exceptional woman.”

Current president of the WGZ and 1/2 star FEI technical delegate Michelle Debenham said Bev is a kind, knowledgeable, encouraging person, who probably gives more of herself than she should sometimes.

She has been Mrs Debenham’s daughter Molly’s coach for around five years.

“In that time, she has been encouraging Molly up the grades and giving her advice on what competitions to go to,” she said.

“Bev has advised which horses to keep and maybe which Molly should let go based on her experience as an FEI judge.

“She is always positive, but very sensible and fair with riders and other officials.”

European countries have a high demand for international level judges, but South Gippsland is home to Bev. “Home keeps me here. We have a farm and earning a living comes first and foremost. Plus I haven’t found a more beautiful place anywhere,” she said.

Baseball comes to town BASEBALL is coming to South Gippsland with the team hopefully based at The Town Cricket Club on Horn St, Leongatha.

To be called the South Gippsland Baseball Club it will play in the La Trobe Valley League winter competition.

The team will be known as The Miners.

Negotiations are taking place with the cricket club for access to its facilities in the cricket off-season.

The man behind the venture, Tim Katz said, “Experienced players will be available to help out new players and hopefully kick us off in a positive direction from the outset with a strong team.”

Starting with at least one senior team, it is hoped given the vast area, several teams can be fielded.

To qualify for the senior team the minimum age requirement is 15 years and several local women have expressed interest in starting up a women’s team.

Come and Try days will be scheduled for the first season for juniors of all ages.

It is also hoped to get the South Gippsland Specialist School involved.

A meeting for anybody interested in being a part of the club as a player or on the committee will be held at McCartins Hotel, Bair Street, Leongatha on the Saturday, November 29 from 5 - 5:30pm.

Mr Katz said while baseball is not a major sport in Australia it is a growing sport.

“Setting up our field will take some funding so sponsors are sought.”

Mr Katz said 100 people are following the Facebook page giving an indication of how strong support is for the fledgling club.

Left: Uniform: the team name, The Miners, has been chosen to reflect the heritage of South Gippsland.

Well done: back row from left, coach Jack Stockdale, Grace Thorson, Kayla Redpath, Hannah Potter, Ash Giliam, Ruby Martin and Ruby Scouller. Front row from left, Chloe Hogg, coach Cam Olden and Willow Bass. The Leongatha Secondary College Girls team won second place at the Gippsland Regional Basketball finals.

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College girls almost ON October 31 a group of Year eEght girls from Leongatha Secondary College travelled to Newborough to participate in the Gippsland Regional Basketball finals.

Victorious after competing against local schools a few weeks earlier, the team qualified to compete against schools of heightened basketball talent.

At the finals the girls drew the first game and had an exceptional second game but went down by a few goals in the final game, bringing home the second place flag.

Korumburra Volleyball

Round 16 A Grade: Golliwogs defeated Giants (2:1) 26:24, 13:25, 18:11.

Warriors defeated Bugs (2:0) 25:19, 25:14, 14:13.

B Grade: T.N.T. defeated HELP (2:0) 25:19, 25:20, 10:1.

Shark Bait defeated Hopefuls (3:0) 25:13, 25:15, 25:10.

Chargers defeated Panthers (3:0) 25:12, 25:11, 25:13.

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SPORT | GOLF IT was a big and successful week of golf at Leongatha this week with the staging of the club’s annual tournament played in ideal weather with the course in magnificent condition.

Big fields from far and wide enjoyed the manicured fairways and true greens.

The A Grade section of Thursday’s 4BBB Stableford event was taken out Michael Thomas and Norm Hughes with 45 points from Geoff McDonald and Ray Burton who finished with 43 points.

B Grade was won by Peter Brownlie and Dennis Thom with 45 points from Gordon Warren and Allan Belamy from Devil Bend Golf Club with 44 points.

The Ladies’ A Grade was won by Maxine Eabry and Robyn Gallaway with 44 points from Marea Maher and Marg Berry with 43 points.

Ladies’ B Grade was taken out by Loris Clark and Sue Bowler with 46 points from Jocelyn Howson and Jan Brownlie with 40 points.

Men’s NTP’s were Peter Brownlie on the fourth hole, Michael Foote, who put his tee shot to within one metre on the 7th, J. Kingchurch, who was only 30cm away on the 14th and Michael Thomas was closest on the 16th hole.

Women’s NTP’s were Wendy Parker on the fourth, Evelyn Indian on the 14th and M. O’Halloran on the 16th.

On Friday a four person Ambrose competition was held with a.m. and p.m.

Men’s, mixed and ladies’ events.

The best scratch score in the a.m. was produced by the local team of Michael Thomas, Andrea Thorson and Peter

and Sharon Rayson who carded an amazing score of 60, including eight birdies and one eagle.

The Men’s a.m. net event was won by the team of Chris Leaver, Craig Hams, Peter Stivic and Peter Hartigan with a nett score of 54 and 2/3rds.

The Mixed a.m. net event was taken out by the team of Rod and Wendy Brown, Ben Ferrari-Mela and Viv Hughes with a nett score of 59 and 7/8ths.

The team of Barb Fleming, Marg Danks, Coral Gray and Wendy Parker took out the Ladies a.m. event with a net score of 60 and seven eighths.

NTP’s for the men were Michael Thomas, who was inside 30cm on the fourth hole, Leon Collier on the seventh, Bill Howson on the 14th and Bruce Cathie on the 16th.

Ladies NTP’s were Sue Traill from Mirboo North on the fourth, Andrea Thorson on the 14th and Marg Danks on the 16th.

In the p.m. competition a team from Commonwealth Golf Club comprising Michael Foote, Stewart Allen, Greg Bennett and Peter Glasscock matched the effort of the a.m. winners with a 60 off the stick, including eight birdies and one eagle, to win the p.m. Scratch event.

Men’s net winner in the p.m. was the team of Jason Eldrid, Dylan McMeekin, Nick Spear and Russell Hughes with a nett score 57 and three quarters.

The mixed event was taken out by the local team Toni West, Evelyn and Chris Indian, and Brendan Simon with a net score of 56 and three quarters.

Men’s NTP winners were H Silby on the fourth, Chris Indian, who put his tee shot to 20cm on the 14th, and Colin Smith on the 16th.

Ivo Whitton: from left Allen Stewart net winner and Michael O’Keeffe (Long Island) scratch winner of Saturday’s 36 hole Ivo Whitton event.

Wonthaggi ON Saturday we played a stroke round and had a solid field of 85 players.

To those 85 participants I must say sorry the course was in such poor condition.

The tees were uneven, the fairways had little grass and were patchy and sandy, and the greens were particularly slow.

Be patient and the course will dramatically improve in the next two to three weeks ready for our club championships.

A Grade winner was J. Wintle 70 net, B Grade J. Crellin 71 and C Grade G. Ryan 68 net.

Balls down the line: B. Millar 68, I. McDonald, F. Gill 69; T. Kennedy, D. Crellin, A. Copeland, A. Wright, D. Tiley, A. Bowman 71; S. Adams, S. Tiziani, I. Baker 72; G. Arnott, J. Sartori, G. Wrigley, J. Harvey, G. Crawford 73.

Nearest the pins: 2nd P. Schultz, 8th J. Davies, 13th I. Sullivan, 17th M. Stanes.

Eagle 7th hole S. Adams.

Next Saturday is monthly medal, and remember to record

your putts as the top four players will qualify for the putting semi final and then the final.

I trust our loyal guests from Waverley Golf Club, the Kelly Cup, had a great weekend and we look forward to catching up with you all next year.

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Tom Ryan won A Grade

Toni West took out the Ladies NTP on the seventh hole.

In Saturday’s 36 hole Scratch event, which forms part of the Ivo Whitton Trophy, Michael O’Keefe from Long Island Golf Club had scores of 75 and 73 to take the honours from ex Leongatha Club Champion Russell Hughes who carded scores of 75 and 78.

Bruce Bott from Heidelberg was third in a countback with rounds of 76 and 78 from Tristan Jaques.

Winner of the 36 hole nett event was Stewart Allen from Beacon Hills with a nett score of 141 over the two rounds.

Runner up was Tom Sorrell with a nett score of 146 over his two rounds.

In the Men’s A Grade 18 hole event John Fedderson took the honours with 37 points from Russell William with 34 points.

B Grade went to Steve Fisher with 36 points from Will Norden with 33 points.

Andrew Westaway took out C Grade with 37 points from John Fraser with 34 points in a countback.

The Ladies’ A Grade and the Hyland Trophy for the best Women’s nett score was won by Maxine Eabry with 38 points from Helen Fraser with 31 points.

B Grade was won by Jan Brownlie with 34 points from Anne Gibson with 32 points.

NTP’s for the men went to Jason King on the fourth hole, Malcom Legge on the seventh, Andrew Westaway on the 14th and Rod Hopcraft on the 16th.

Trish Owen was closest on the 16th for the ladies.

All in all it was huge week and congratulations must go to the all concerned particularly the bar and kitchen staff who worked tirelessly and Dylan and his staff who turned out the course in such magnificent condition.

Foursomes: from left, Jodie Kennedy (Yerring Meadows), Jan and Peter Brownlie (Leongatha), Dave Poulton (Yerring Meadows), Pauline and Lance Lancaster (Woorayl), and Lynne and Peter Hart (Victoria golf club) were the winners of Sunday’s Mixed Canadian

Stableford winners: from left, A Grade Maxine Eabry (Leongatha) and Robyn Galloway (Foster) at Thursday’s 4BBB Ladies Stableford. from Trent Walters with a net 68, however our medallist and winner of B Grade was Mick Herrald with a net 66 from Bo Fiek and John Hassett continues to prevail in C Grade, his net 69 accounting for George Evans.

Balls went to Dale Burge, T. Burgess, C. James, C. Hall, P. McCaughan, J. Howard, R. Beilby, G. Winkler and I. McLennan.

Dale Burge won the putting competition with 26 putts on a countback.

On the green: from left, Woorayl Golf Club’s Ross Winkler, John Bolge, Graeme Salmon and visitor David Baird head out for a round of golf on Saturday.

Nearest the pins went to Mick Herrald and Graham Challis.

The ladies competition went to Sue Herrald from Shirley Thomas who also won the only nearest the pin on the 17th.

The ball rafle went to the Trent Walters syndicate.

Next week is a stableford event. The club championships start on November 8 and there will also be a men’s and ladies’ stableford on Melbourne Cup Day.

Woorayl Ladies

THE beautiful weather attracted many players for a 3BBB last Wednesday.

The winners with a great score of 86 points were Heather Sullivan, Marg Tuckett and Michelle Dwyer.

Balls down the line went to Jenny Riseley, Melinda Martin and Elsie McBride with 83 points, also Chris Perrett, Jo Fennell and Marlene Rayson with 76 points.

Nearest the pins were secured by Jenny Riseley on the 11th and Elsie McBride on

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Next week will see all the monthly medal winners for the year play off for the Star Medalist award and the daily event will be stroke.

South Gippsland and Veteran Golfers THE South Gippsland Veteran Golfers Annual Championship was held at the Foster Golf Club on Thursday, November 13.

The day was perfect for golf and the 75 players who turned up after weeks of fasting and prayer thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Foster is a very attractive course and looked at its best on the day, simply adding to the enjoyment of all, as did the lunch which was excellent as usual.

The single stroke competition was divided into A, B and C Grades.

Each grade had two categories for players to contest: Scratch (the number of strokes taken to play the 18 holes) and net (number of strokes minus the Player’s handicap). Names will now be named and scores revealed without fear or favour.

The overall champion and A Grade Scratch winner was that golfing machine from Wonthaggi, Kevin Bayley who went around in 80, an excellent result.

Net winner in A Grade was Phillip Islander and our District Secretary, John Monk, who finished with 70, another result to admire.

B Grade Scratch went to Woorayl’s Bo Fiek with 89 and net went to John Diaper from the same club with 73.

Keith Sinclair from Phillip Island won C Grade Scratch with a fine 98 and Wonthaggi’s Frank Anderson won C Grade Net with 73.

Super Senior was won

by Greg Dean from Phillip Island while Kevin Bayley completed his day out by winning the Player of the Year for the second successive year.

The award goes to the most consistent player over the past 12 months.

Nearest the Pins went to Neil Gillin (Leongatha), John Monk and club mate David Schofield, Graeme Calder (Woorayl) and Robin Taylor (Foster) on holes 4, 6, 13, 15 and 17 respectively.

Ball run down went to 79. Congratulations to all the winners and well played.

One player checking his card before submitting it found he had inadvertently written a five instead of a six on one hole giving himself a score of one stroke less than his actual score.

He corrected the mistake and put the card in.

Under the Rules of Golf in a properly run competition, had he not corrected his mistake before submitting the card he would have been automatically disqualified, a warning to us all.

The final game of the year is the Christmas break up game at Korumburra on Thursday, December 4.

The AGM will be held after presentations and lunch.

It will be a shogun start 4BBB Stableford commencing at 9.00 am.

If your name is not already down contact John Little on 5655 1616 or by email on jrslittle@bigpond.com

Putting competition: Dot West and Patsy Goad in one of the play-offs for the putting competition at Korumburra.

Korumburra THE weather was absolutely perfect and the course looked beautiful for the golfers, last Wednesday.

After winning the November Monthly Medal just last week, Betty Thomson followed up with another good round to win the Star Medallist award.

This is the second Star Medallist award for Betty after winning in 2012 as well.

Congratulations Betty!

Twenty-two women played 18 holes and two ladies played nine holes.

Thanks to Norrie and Joan who prepared salad rolls for lunch.

Division One (0-20) was won by Moira Rogers, 95(18)77 nett, and Barb Walker was runner-up with 97(19)78.

Heather Grist was the winner in Division Two (2127), finishing with 95(21)74 and runner-up was Carie Harding, 101(26)75.

Jenny Blackmore won Division Three (28-45) as well as the first round of the Silver Spoon for 2015, with a terrific score of 113(43)70.

Runner-up in Division Three was Betty Thomson with 105(31)74.

Kath Welsh had a lovely nearest the pin on the first hole and Marg Young was closest on the 10th and Lee Clements on the 13th green.

Next Wednesday is the Richie Beecroft Memorial 4BBB Stroke event with a time sheet for the day’s play.

The Korumburra Golf Club Tournament is rapidly approaching with a Women’s Stableford event on Wednesday, November 26, the Shirley Johnson Memorial 4BBB on Friday 28, Stroke on the Satueday and the Mixed Canadian Foursomes Stroke/ Stableford on Sunday, November 30.

Please complete and return your entries to Chris Clements no later than November 19.

With December just around the corner, a reminder

of the End of Year Dinner on December 10. Please contact Betty Thomson by November 30 if you plan to attend.

If you wish to partake in Kris Kringle on the night (approx $10) then give the wrapped gift to Jenny Blackmore prior to the night.

Eleven people played in the nine hole competition last Monday afternoon, with Steve Cassidy winning with 16 points.

The Leongatha tournament was on last week and some of our members competed in events on Thursday and Friday.

The weather remained fine but unfortunately there were no wins.

The weather was ideal for golf on Saturday with a small field playing in the Stableford.

Judy Webb (18) had a great score finishing with 38 points.

Chris Rickard (24) was runner-up with 37 points and was also nearest the pin on the 10th.

Last Thursday we had magnificent weather for the start of the Twilight competition for this season with around fifteen pairs out on the course.

There will be just seven holes played in the first few weeks due to reduced daylight.

The winners with a great score of 20 points (for just seven holes played), were Carie Harding and Peter Hearn.

Runners-up were the two pairs with 18 points, Diarne and Terry Maskell and Marg and Brian Clasby.

Brian was also nearest the pin on the first.

Raffle winners were Kevin Pope, Geoff Nelson, Carol Hankin and Peter Hearne.

Members and Non-members are most welcome to play with Canadian Stableford the usual format for this social round of golf.

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thestar.com.au Meeniyan SATURDAY Single Stableford results.

The winner of A Grade with 36 points was W. Bullock (16) and the runner-up on a count back was D. Thomson (16) with 34.

J. Cusack (28) was the B Grade and outright winner with 40 points followed by R. Boyle (32) on countback, with 38.

NTP was M. Darmanin and the Pro Pin went to J. Wilson.

Balls went up the line to P. Wilson (23 pts), G. Zerbe (26), N. Buckland (28) and M. Darmanin (28).

The member’s draw failed to elicit a response from G. Roberts.

Tuesday’s event saw L. Redpath (24) win with 44 points closely followed by F. Stalker (25) with 43.

NTP went to W. Reilly.

There was no golf on Thursday.

Sunday 23 is the qualifying round for the G and S Hoskin Trophy, a mixed event.

Please put your name on the list if taking part.

Mirboo North Golf Club

Thursday, November 13 Stableford competition result.

Winner: Tom Traill (9) 41 Points.

DTLs to Tony Tomada 40 and Joe Kus 37.

NTP to Joe Kus. Saturday, November 15 Stroke. Second round of club championship.

A Grade: Simon McInnes (5) 64 nett.

B Grade: Scott Blencowe (35) 69 nett (C/B) DTLs to Mason Lont 69, Stan Evison 69, Tom Traill 70, Nigel Bracecamp 70 and Stu Henning 71 (C/B).

Second shot NTP on the first hole to Ron Funnel.

NTPs to Mal Payne fourth, Simon McInnes sixth, Nigel Bracecamp 13th, Richie Robbins 16th.

New course record Simon McInnes 69.

Foster

THE golf course has now dried out so conditions are totally different.

It seems summer is upon us with lots of carry and run on the course.

On Tuesday, November 11 the Men’s Stableford winner was Chris Foulds with 41 points.

DTL to Nev Thompson and Athol McGrath.

NTPs to Peter Dight and Nev Thompson.

The best placed Foster members at the SGDGA Veterans competition on Thursday, November 13 were Chris Foulds and Dave Hutchinson both on 33 points.

At the Stableford on Friday, November 14 the winner of the chook was Steve Barnes with 19 points.

DTL to Ross MacKenzie and Lloyd McKenzie.

NTPs: not hit in regulation.

A big field assembled for the third round of the club championships on Saturday, November 15 and the Neville and Carmen Trophy.

The course was very firm which should have made it a little tricky, however, the scoring didn’t reflect that at all.

In A Grade Peter Dight fired an impressive 77-9-68 to win.

In B Grade Phil Schofield won with another fine score of 85-16-69.

In C Grade John Stone fired a scorching 87-24-63 to win the grade and also the daily competition.

The scratch was won by Tony Vanin with 76.

Tony also took out the putting with 27 putts.

DTL to Dylan Williams, Pat McKay, Fred Tyers, Noel Black, Tony Vanin, George Draeger and Dave Hutchinson.

NTPs to Fred Tyers, Jim Freeman, George Draeger, Dylan Williams and Phil Schofield.

The winner of Saturday, November 15 Ladies’ Stableford was Val Gow with 39 points.

DTL to Judy Prain.

The winners of the Members and Golfers Draws were Steve Vuillermin who wasn’t on hand to collect the $650 (the draw will jackpot to $700 this coming Friday) and the Saturday golfers draw was won

by Don Cripps who was very happy to collect the $300.

The draw drops back to $200 for next week.

The fourth and final round of the club championships, the Noel Black and Terry Parnell Trophies was held on Sunday, November 16 with three new annual winners.

The Club Champion and A Grade winner was Noel Black with a four round total of 319.

In B Grade Larry Giddy took the title by one stroke with 356 for his four rounds.

Finally in C Grade the winner was John Stone with a four round score of 387.

Scratch was won by Nev Thompson with 78.

Putting was won by Phil Schofield with 26 putts.

DTL to Norm Cooper, Larry Giddy, Pat McKay, Scott Rathjen and Peter Dight.

NTPs to Jim Freeman, Pat McKay, Larry Giddy, Trevor Jones and Scott Rathjen.

Coming Events: Thursday, November 20, Stableford; Friday, November 21, Friday Friendly; Members Draw 6:30pm – 8pm, $700; Saturday, November 22, 4BBB draw for partners 10:30am assembly for 11am hit off; Saturday, November 15, Golfers’ Draw 5:30pm - $200; Tuesday, November18, Stableford; Sunday, November 23, Foster Swimming Pool Charity Golf Day. All welcome for this Ambrose Day.

Korumburra THERE were 59 players on Saturday, October 25 for the guest day two person ambrose competition sponsored by N. McKenzie, R. Olsen and L. White.

Member - Member 12¾: R. Olsen, R. Blay 63¼, J. Solly, R. Ludenia 63¾; J. Wilson, W. Hopkins 64; P. Hopkins, L. Webster 64¼.

Member - Guests 3¾: M. Graham, S. Jackson 63¼; D. Dawson, M. Belvedere 64¼.

Member - Member: S. Rose, P. Harper 64¼.

Nearest the pin: 1st K. Pope, 7th G. Bull, 10th M. Hopkins, 13th R. Ludenia.

Tuesday’s winner was J. Solly 37 points and Thursday’s winner was L. Sharp 39 points.

• Sailing - South Gippsland Yacht Club ONCE again Anderson’s Inlet at ditions deteriorated with increased wind Inverloch provided challenging strength of 18 to 21 knots being expericonditions for South Gippsland enced.

The afternoon race saw five yachts Yacht Club sailors on Sunday, No- and their skippers put to sea to test the vember 16. conditions.

With brisk winds of 14 to 15 knots or more in the morning, many yachts and their skippers braved the conditions.

As is the case with strong winds and an outgoing tide, there were a number of yachts that failed to finish but as they say, to the victors go the spoils with the following results: A Division: first, Pete Kiely, Windrush Catamaran; second, Craig Stewart, Mosquito Catamaran; third, Wayne Smith, Windrush Catamaran.

B Division: first, Keith Cousens, Impulse; second, Matt Kiely, Impulse.

C Division: first, Oscar Llewellyn, Sabre.

During the afternoon the wind con-

Whilst the winds were minimal onshore, the sailors experienced the full force of the WSW winds offshore.

Results were as follows: A Division: first, Pete Kiely, Windrush Catamaran.

B Division: first, George Fairley, Laser.

C Division: first, Chris and Ben Sim, Mirror.

All sailors agreed it was a tough day with a number of yachts having to pull out from finishing races with minimal damage and no personal injuries.

Everyone looks forward to continuing sailing next Sunday, November 23.

• Bridge – South Gippsland Bridge Club THE club had a very successful and Jean Barbour; third, Ian and Julie Congress on November 8 and 9 Macphee.

East/West: first, Jack Kuiper and John and would like to thank all those Sutton; second, Richard Moss and Dina who participated to help make Drury; third, Faye Rowlands and Pat these two days of play both enjoy- West.

Inverloch able and challenging.

Results: Meeniyan, Monday evening.

First, Kathryn Smith and David Baggallay; second, Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt; third, Margaret Munro and John Cocking.

Tarwin Lower, Tuesday afternoon.

North/south: first, Frank Arndt and Clive Hope; second, Greg Nicholson

North/South: first, Greg Nicholson and Jean Barbour; second, Frank Arndt and Clive Hope; third, John Farr and Anne Williams.

East/West: first, John Sullivan and Alan Johnston; second, Kaye Douglas and Jack Kuiper; third, Ken McKenzie and Marie Sands.

Wonthaggi Ladies

Winners: from left, C Grade and Medal Anne Poulton, A Grade and Scratch Di Grimmond, B Grade Julie Evens.

MONTHLY Medal for November, the course is drying out and there is a little more run.

That was the scenario for the 29 Wonthaggi ladies last Wednesday.

There were some great scores in all the grades.

In A Grade Di Grimmond 83 (12) 71 won her grade and the best scratch score voucher.

Our B Grade winner, Julie Evens, must have thought she was a great chance for the medal after signing for 94 (25) 69 which on most days would have been the case.

However, a great round

by our president, Anne Poulton, of 98 (32) 66 which was helped by a birdie and only 27 putts (also winning the putting voucher) saw Anne receive the medal and the accolades on the day.

NTP and a birdie on the 8th Anne Walker, 17th Anne Tschiderer.

Other birdies were made

by Robyn Wilkinson and Marg Johnson.

BDL: A. Poulton 66, J. Evens 69, M. Masterman 71, D. Grimmond 71, C. Yann 72, M. Walker 72, M. Ryan 73.

Congratulations to Delores Harvey for winning the B Grade section at the Meeniyan Bowl on Monday. Well done.

Golfers show support A CHEQUE was presented to Salvo Care Eastern at the Salvation Army offices yesterday (Monday, November 17).

The money was raised for the Family Violence Outreach Service after 72 golfers attended a charity golf day at the Leongatha Golf Club on October 31.

The event was arranged by Leongatha’s Bendigo Bank.

Salvo Care Eastern – formerly Gippscare – will put this money in particular towards the Family Violence Outreach Service as it is a cause very close to the hearts of the local Bendigo Bank staff.

A staff member was a victim of a serious domestic assault in 2012 and now the staff are giving back to the important cause.

“We would like to thank Leongatha Golf Club for their assistance and all the local businesses that donated prizes on the day,” business banking manager Shane Law said.

Digging deep: from left, golfers Kevin Riseley, Jenny Riseley and Marg Johnson participated in the Salvo Care Eastern golf charity day arranged by Bendigo Bank on October 31.

For a cause: Kevin Riseley prepares to drive on the ninth hole at Bendio Bank’s golf charity day for Salvo Care Eastern.

Cheque handover: presenting the $2,000 cheque to Salvo Care Eastern was, from left, Shane Law (Bendigo Bank Leongatha business banking manager), Ken Lester (branch manager) with Salvo Care Eastern’s Jo Johnson, senior manager Celia Irwin and doorways case worker Gerry Robinson.

Tough kids take on Mini Mudda

By Jessie and Dustan Wonthaggi Primary School students THE wheels are turning for a bigger and better Kids Mini Mudda next year.

Wonthaggi Primary School hosted the event on November 1.

It was the first Mini Mudda in Australia just for children.

“It was very successful and a lot bigger than anticipated,” Grade 6 teacher Chris Terlich said.

“Originally planned to have around 100 children but there were much more than that.”

There were plenty of stalls, entertainment and food. Some of the stalls included paint the beetle in which participants could paint an actual VW beetle, quacking ducks and yummy souvlaki.

The main event brought in 230 participants aged between six and 13 years old ready to get muddy. The children were from all over the district as far as Cranbourne.

With over 20 obstacles around the whole school,

it was a fun day out for those involved.

There was a giant mud pit, slip’n’slide, a smoke house, muck pits and two giant hay bales to climb over, under and through.

Musical performances were given by the students of Wonthaggi Primary School.

They raised over $3000, which went towards helping Wonthaggi State stay great.

Right, Muddy business: children from across the district took on the Mini Mudda challenge at Wonthaggi Primary School.

Ready to go: from left, Matt, Isaac, Gerald, Luke and Josh were eager to compete in Wonthaggi Primary School’s inaugural Mini Mudda challenge.

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SPORT | BOWLS Inverloch THURSDAY, November 13 and 24 bowlers formed 12 teams for two 12 end games, producing four two game winners.

The winning team, with 35 points, was Rob Howard (S) and Ray Gostling.

Runners-up, with 34 points, were Ron ‘Pud’ Kee (S) and John Thornton.

Next Thursday, November 20, Inverloch will host the Turkey Triples event, so there will be no social bowls on that day.

Saturday, November 15 the Inverloch Pennant Divisions Two and Four, with Three away played two home games and finished the day with wins by Divisions One, Two, Four and - wait for it - Five.

Division One continued on its winning way by defeating Lang Lang on all three rinks, in spite of the need for some last minute substitutions, especially on Mick Coram’s team.

Kieran Gardiner skipped a team which included two rapidly developing first year bowlers (Gary Scott and Jason Bjorksten) to cover Mick’s untimely absence due to a sudden illness from which he is now recovering.

Mick is home from hospital and expects to be back on the greens next Saturday.

Division Two got up against Corinella at home by the narrowest of margins, two points.

The two winning rinks were skipped by John Sutcliffe and Mick Yates, each with four points up, just enough to carry the day against a deter-

mined and talented Corinella.

Division Three went down to Foster, at Foster, on all three rinks.

Better luck next week.

Division Four, playing at home, defeated Leongatha by 28 shots, winning on two rinks and drawing the third.

Ray Paynting’s rink had a field day, finishing with 25 points up.

Inverloch’s Division Five finally achieved a break through with a 14 point win over Wonthaggi in an away game actually played at Korumburra because the Wonthaggi’s number two green is out of action due to a major rebuild of that facility.

Inverloch was successful on two rinks, skipped by George Scott and Bob Delahoy who chalked up an easy win, with Brian Growse’s rink losing only on the final bowl of the day to a brilliant skipper’s clincher bowl.

Inverloch Ladies WEDNESDAY Social Bowls saw a few more players appear on the green this week.

The games were played in good spirit with only one team winning both games.

Congratulations to Joyce Arnold, Chris Gillman and Marlene Jenkins.

The next round of Nominated Triples is on Wednesday, November 19. Starting time is 10.00am.

Please remember our ‘A Pleasant Sunday Afternoon’ entertainment being held at the Angling Club on Sunday, November 23

Team Three: from left, Sue Hoskin, Dot Christie and Heather Poletti won the Olive Harris Bowl in its inaugural year in 2003 and again this year.

Meeniyan Ladies MONDAY, November 10 was the 11th year of the Olive Harris Bowl and the team that survived a two-way count back right down to the last three scores of each team member, and to win the count back by one point, were the inaugural team winners back in 2003.

Meeniyan Team Three of Dot Christie (7) 32 points, Heather Poletti (18) 33 points and Sue Hoskin (20) 35 points won with 100 points.

The A Grade winner was Sheila Constantine (16) Meeniyan 38 points, B Grade Delores Harvey (22) Wonthaggi 36 points and Jenny Cope (43) Meeniyan 33 points.

Down the line balls went to Faye LePage Meeniyan 36, Sue Hoskin Meeniyan 35, Trish Owen Leongatha 35,

Jocelyn Howsen Leongatha 35, Linda Brown Meeniyan 34, Tanya Thorson Meeniyan 34, Heather Poletti Meeniyan 33, Dot Elliott Meeniyan 33, Maxine Eabry Leongatha 32, Dot Christie Meeniyan 32, Robyn Galloway Foster 32, and Marg Frith Phillip Island 31 on a count back.

Nearest the pins went to Merle Barham Foster, Delores Harvey Wonthaggi and Trish Owen Leongatha.

Thank you to David Thomson and all his helpers for the course presentation and our great men who did the lunches.

Meeniyan is now holding Big Hole Golf on most Friday evenings from 3pm as part of Twilight competition and everyone with or without a handicap can come and play, then enjoy our great counter meal teas.

Winners: Sheila Constantine, A Grade winner and Jenny Cope, C Grade winner both from Meeniyan. Absent, Delores Harvey from Wonthaggi, the B Grade winner.

thestar.com.au Meeniyan IT was a quieter week with pennant being the main event.

Division One’s Tuesday team played Leongatha at home with one rink scoring the points scoring 64 shots to the visitor’s 89.

This week was an away game to Phillip Island.

Our corporate bowls six weeks pairs event also began on Tuesday with 16 teams taking part.

Winners were Puppies with Russ and Wayne runners-up.

Saturday pennant was a home match for both teams against Wonthaggi which was played in ideal conditions.

Division Two had a clean sweep with the score 77 shots to 56.

Division Four had a close game but could only manage one winning rink, going down 73 shots to 81.

Next week is the last game of the round with the Division Two away to Toora and Division Four away to Port Welshpool, both on grass greens.

Players are reminded to keep singles and pairs games on schedule.

Leongatha

TUESDAY, November 11 saw Division 1 ladies away to Meeniyan, and they came away with a good win defeating the Meeniyan ladies 89 to 64 shots.

T. McCormack (s) won 34 to 17 shots, R. James (s) won 34 to 20 and F. Turner (s) lost 21 to 27.

Division 3 was home to Wonthaggi and also came winners 53 to 43 shots: C. Harry (s) won 35 to 16 and M. Rayson (s) lost 18 to 27.

Round seven will see Division 1 ladies versus San Remo and Division 3 will play Tarwin Lower. Both are scheduled to play at home, however due to works being carried out at the Leongatha green, ladies are asked to check the information board as to where they will be playing.

Wednesday, November 12 saw social bowls in action and the winners were W. Walker (s), J. Embleton and J. Runciman with three wins plus 27.

Runners-up were J. Todd (s), O. Crouch and D. Patterson with two wins plus 14.

This was the last day of social bowls for the present due to works on the greens.

Saturday, November 15 was not a good day for the men’s pennant teams. Division 1 was away to Wonthaggi and the only word I have received is they lost to the Miners overall (scoresheets not submitted).

Division 3 also were at Wonthaggi but lost overall 64 to 78 shots: R. Jackson (s) lost 26 to 28, L. Lancaster (s) won 22 to 20 and B. Davidson (s) lost 16 to 30.

Division 4 travelled to Inverloch and again were defeated overall, 82 to 54 shots: G. Drury (s) lost 14 to 37, a draw for R. Symmons (s) 19 apiece, and Chris George (s) lost 21 to 16.

Round seven sees Division 1 play Phillip Island Blue, Division 3 play Tarwin Lower and Division 4 Phillip Island, however please check the noticeboard to see where your team will be playing.

Notice to all clubs, the Leongatha monthly triples due to take place on Wednesday, November 26 has a question mark at present due to the works on the greens. Teams that normally enter this event please check with Eric Thompson, greens manager, 5662 2841 or match committee chair, Jeff Pendergast 5662 0974.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Buffalo indoor

Wednesday, November 12 FOUR pairs this week for bowling at Buffalo.

The first game saw Mary and Andrew bowling well and keeping Toni and Joe to just one scoring shot to win 7-1, and Peter and Charlie combining well to be victors over Rod and Joyce 9-3.

Toni and Joe found form in the second game to out bowl Peter and Charlie with an 8-3 win, and a closer game on the other mat with Rod and Joyce narrowly beating Andrew and Mary 8-6 on the last end after scoring two shots.

In the third game Peter and Charlie scored a second win 9-3 over Andrew and Mary, Rod and Joyce also scored their second win beating Toni and Joe 11-9. They started well with a 3, 5, 3 before Toni and Joe came back strongly.

The night’s winners were Peter Heldens and Charlie Tumino (WLW) 15 ends from Rod McConchie and Joyce Occhipinti (LWW) 10 ends, third Andrew Hanks and Mary Tumino (WLL) 12 ends, and fourth Toni Heldens and Joe Occhipinti (LWL) 11 ends.

Social bowls, Buffalo hall, 7.30pm Wednesday - all welcome.

SGBD Tuesday pennant bowls Round 6 - November 11

Division 1: San Remo 14/78 (11 shots) d Foster 2/67 (R. Dennis 29 d G. Facey 17, J. Brown 30 d B. Tyers 19, J. Cohen 19 lt L. Wheeler 31).

Wonthaggi (1) 16/92 (51 shots) d Wonthaggi (2) -/41 (J. Burns 39 d J. Kellow 10, A. Green 27 d D. Jenson 16, I. Thomson 26 d K. Bird 15).

Leongatha 14/89 (25 shots) d Meeniyan 2/64 ( F. Turner 21 lt M. Pearson 27, T. McCormack 34 d L. Hanks 17, R. James 34 d A. Van Wamel 20).

Inverloch 16/71 (15 shots) d Phillip Island -/56 (A. Tschiderer 25 d P. Francis 18, L. Luby 19 d J. Boyce 18, C. Hughes 27 d R. Eames 20).

Division 2: Korumburra

14/78(6 shots) d Corinella 2/72 (D. Williams 34 d J. Brown 22, J. McVeigh 25 d J. Carter 18, M. Goad 19 lt M. Hoy 32.

Inverloch 16/71 (8 shots) d Loch -/63 (M. Flett 23 d G. Garry 21, J. Arnold 27 d V. Kennedy 22, D. Gilfillan 21 d J. Miller 20).

Port Welshpool 16/99 (57 shots) d San Remo -/42 (A. Collins 21 d J. Farquhar 17, L. McLaine 42 d C. Starford 10, M. McDonald 36 d J. McFarland 15).

Phillip Island 14/71 (3 shots) d Tarwin Lwr 2/68 (D. Reynolds 24 d H. Marshall 22, C. Hoffman 25 d R. Griffiths 18, J. Christie 22 lt H. Twite 28).

Toora 14/77(2 shots) d Lang Lang 2/75 (K. Barwick 32 d J. Dowson 28, C. Curram 15 lt M. Dwyer 29, R. Richardson 30 d R. Geyer 18).

Fish Creek - bye = 16 points.

Division 3: Foster 13/50 (7 shots) d Tarwin Lwr. 1/43 (J. Bohn 26 drew G. Bright 26, N. Jacobs 24 d S. Browne 17).

Inverloch 12/54(10 shots) d Mirboo North 2/44 (C. Gillman 33 d D Stein 18, J. Moule 21 lt R. Spark 26).

Leongatha 12/53 (10 shots) d Wonthaggi 2/43 (C. Harry 35 d M. Eurell 16, M. Rayson 18 lt L. Beaumont 27).

Korumburra - Bye = 14 points.

Ladders

Division 1 San Remo ..........................+124 Inverloch .............................+44 Wonthaggi (1) ...................+108 Leongatha ...........................+80 Phillip Island ........................+80 Foster .....................................-96 Meeniyan...............................-95 Wonthaggi (2) .....................-245 Division 2 Inverloch ...........................+131 Korumburra.......................+78 Loch .....................................+85 Phillip Island........................-31 Port Welshpool.....................+53 Corinella ...............................+15 Tarwin Lower..........................-7 Toora ......................................-46 San Remo ..............................-45 Lang Lang ...........................-104 Fish Creek ...........................-139 Division 3 Inverloch .............................+61 Mirboo North .....................+67 Wonthaggi ...........................+51

72 71 65 53 50 40 28 5 91 63 62 62 53 49 48 40 39 36 33 66 63 60

Game on: from left, Bill Harry, John Haw, Mike Carnell and Ollie Crouch from the Leongatha Bowling Club prepare to head off for matches in Wonthaggi and Inverloch.

Leongatha ............................-17 Foster .....................................-63 Korumburra...........................-29 Tarwin Lower........................-70

52 34 32 29

South Gippsland pennant bowls

Division 1: Korumburra 14-69 d Phillip Island White 2-68; Lang Lang 0-55 lt Inverloch 16-88; Wonthaggi 14-64 d Leongatha 2-60; Phillip island Blue 16-86 d Mirboo North 0-44.

Division 2: Loch 2-60 lt Toora 14-74; Meeniyan 16-77 d Wonthaggi 0-56; Inverloch 14-67 d Corinella 2-65; Fish Creek 4-62 lt San Remo 12-70.

Division 3: San Remo 1460 d Phillip Island 2-59; Foster 16-84 d Inverloch 0-46.5; Wonthaggi 14-78 d Leongatha 2-64; Tarwin Lower 14-94 d Korumburra 2-59.

Division 4: Korumburra 15-89 d Port Welshpool 1-55; Meeniyan 2-73 lt Wonthaggi 14-81; Inverloch 15-82 d Leongatha 1-54; Phillip Island 14-69 d Lang Lang 2-64.

Division 5: Inverloch 1479 d Wonthaggi 2-65; Tarwin Lower 16-68 d Phillip Island 0-58; Toora 2-58 lt Loch 14-67; San Remo 0-48 lt Foster 16-66; Corinella 2-67 lt Fish Creek 14-80.

Ladders

Division 1 Inverloch ..........................+175 Korumburra ......................+93 Phillip Island Blue.............+55 Wonthaggi ...........................-10 Leongatha ............................+30 Mirboo North .....................-128 Phillip Island White .............-63 Lang Lang ..........................-152 Division 2 San Remo ...........................+84

86 84 64 49 48 24 20 6 72

Corinella ............................+51 Toora ..................................+23 Loch ....................................-52 Inverloch ............................. -21 Meeniyan ...............................-4 Fish Creek ...........................-31 Wonthaggi ...........................-50 Division 3 Tarwin Lower ................ +151 Phillip Island .....................+73 Wonthaggi ........................ +25 Korumburra ....................... -6 San Remo ............................-39 Foster ............................... -35.5 Leongatha ............................-21 Inverloch..........................-147.5 Division 4 Phillip Island .................... +63 Wonthaggi .........................+48 Korumburra ......................+55 Port Welshpool ..................-14 Inverloch ................................-6 Leongatha ............................. -0 Meeniyan ............................ -42 Lang Lang .........................-104 Division 5 Toora ..................................+94 Fish Creek .........................+32 Tarwin Lower ...................+20 Wonthaggi .........................+28 Loch .....................................-47 Phillip Island ......................+42 Foster ...................................-34 Corinella ...............................-31 San Remo ............................-20 Inverloch ..............................-84

61 60 48 46 40 34 23 86 56 53 47 46 45 37 14 72 65 52 51 50 41 37 16 69 67 64 59 48 44 39 36 30 24

Next week: Kiss of Death Division 1: Phillip Island White (home) simply too good for Lang Lang by 32 shots. Match of the round will see first and second on the ladder do battle and will see Inverloch (home) scrape in against Korumburra by the slimmest of margins.

Inverloch to win by two shots.

Leongatha (home) will be no match for Phillip Island Blue, who will establish their position in the top four. Phillip Island Blue by 12 shots. Mirboo North (home) will pull a surprise and upset Wonthaggi with a solid 15 shot win.

Strzelecki Regional Bowls Finals Over 60’s THE over 60 men’s and ladies’ finals were played recently at Inverloch and Novice singles were played on the weekend of November 8 and 9 at Toora.

Men’s Singles: from left, winner Ian Hilsley (Traralgon) and runner-up Alan Easterbrook (Leongatha).

Ladies’ Pairs: from left, winners Lois Luby and Anne Tschiderer (Inverloch) and runners-up, Pat Trewin and Shirley Whitechurch (Traralgon).

Ladies’ Novice Singles: from left, runner-up Pat O’Donohue (Tarwin Lower) and winner, Jenny Harris (Yinnar).

Men’s Pairs: from left, runners-up Gary Hardy and John Sutcliffe (Inverloch) and winners Neil Ellery and Dave Hodson (Traralgon RSL).

Ladies’ Singles: from left, winner Denise Hamilton (Drouin) and runner-up Rosa James (Leongatha).

Men’s Novice Singles: from left, runner-up Jason Bjorksten (Inverloch) and winner, Jan Rudy (Moe).

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South Coast athletics GREAT to see Hunter Lipscombe smash the Men’s U/14 3000m club record in a time of 11.55.78min at our local meet 3 held at Leongatha velodrome oval.

The previous record of 15.28.04min was held by Xavier Phyland.

Our next meet will be held on Tuesday, November 18 at Wonthaggi Secondary College oval (Dudley Street campus). It is free to trial for the two meets so why not come along and have a go.

Results Long Jump: Open Women: Emma Plumb 3.41m. Open Men: Brenton Taber 5.28m, Josh Plumb 4.97m. U/18 Men: Sam Peters 3.87m.U/16 Men: Brodie Anderson 4.40m, Alessandro Manuele 4.57m.

Javelin: Open Women: Emma Plumb 21.43m, Sarah Lewis 10.53m. U/18 Women: Kaitlyn Jobling 12.68m. U/14 Women: Kyla Green 17.82m. Masters Men: David Green 30.64mm, Steve Plumb 24.80m. Open Men: David Green 29.44m, Josh Plumb 28.14m, Brenton Taber 27.90m, Steve Plumb 25.24m.

U/18 Men: Sam Peters 15.47m. U/16 Men: Brodie Anderson 21.62m, Alessandro Manuele 14.56m. U/14 Men: Hunter Lipscombe 8.23m.

100m: Open Women: Sarah Lewis 14.26sec, Emma Plumb 16.52sec. U/20 Women: Carrie Luck 15.42sec. U/18 Women: Kaitlyn Jobling 16.35sec. Open Men: Brenton Tab-

Tarwin bowls IT started last Sunday when a fill-in team of Peter Emett, Peter Tainton, Steve Graham, and Mick Bowman ventured down to Toora for a Fours Tournament day.

Yes, they came home winners.

Monday saw our Ladies venture to Lang Lang.

The team of Pat O’Donohue, Wilma Coleman, Bev Martin and Helen Twite also came home winners.

And so to Tuesday Pennant and the Division Two Ladies went down to Phillip Island by five shots but the Division Three Ladies won over Foster at home.

Wednesday Triples.

The best last game went to Peter Shaw’s team.

Runner-up was Frank

er 12.85sec, Josh Plumb 13.15sec. U/18 Men: Sam Peters 14.44sec. U/16 Men: Brodie Anderson 13.338sec, Alessandro Manuele 13.79sec.

U/14 Men: Hunter Lipscomb 14.79sec.

3km: Open Women: Sarah Lewis 13.05.34min, Emma Plumb 14.22.27min. U/18 Women: Kaitlyn Jobling 13.37.94min. U/14 Men: Hunter Lipscombe 11.55.78min.

1500m: U/20 Women: Carrie Luck 8.21.13min. U/18 Men: Sam Peters 6.19.91min.

U/16 Men: Brodie Anderson 5.25.46min, Alessandro Manuele 6.29.53min.

AV Shield results - Saturday, Nov 15 100m: Open Women: Sarah Lewis 14.88sec, Emma Plumb 16.52sec. U/18 Men: Sam Peters 14.90sec. Open Men: Josh Plumb 13.09sec.

Masters Men: Steve Plumb 14.85sec.

400m: Open Women: Sarah Lewis 105.78min.

1500m: Open Women: Sarah Lewis 5.16.20min. U/18 Men: Sam Peters 5.59.80min.

Masters Men: Steve Plumb 6.05.70min.

Long Jump: U/18 Women: Sharna Warry 4.44m.

Pole Vault: U/14 Women: Kyla Green 1.95m.

Javelin: U/18 Women: Sharna Warry 29.38m. Open Women: Emma Plumb 23.19m.

Open Men: Josh Plumb 28.36m. Masters Men: Steve Plumb 29.05m (800g).

Discus: Open Women: Emma Plumb 16m.

Open Men: Josh Plumb 22.28m. Masters Men: Steve Plumb 24.37m.

Seaton’s team from Wonthaggi and, lo-and-behold, the winner was Steve Graham’s team of Jamie, Mick and Steve of course from Tarwin.

Friday night’s members draw went to Barb Pearson who wasn’t at the club so the prize increases again to next week.

The meat raffle was won

by Robyn Griffiths.

Saturday Pennant saw great success for the club with both Divisions Three and Five winning; Division Three over Korumburra at home and Division Five over Phillip Island away.

In her first year of bowls (only six games of Pennant) Pat O’Donohue won the South Gippsland Novice Championship.

She then competed last

Men’s Triples: from left, Mick Bowman, Steve Graham and Jamie O.Donohue won the Tarwin Men’s Triples.

Fish Creek bowls OUR ladies have had two weeks off from Pennant and our men again had mixed fortunes this week.

Division Two lost by eight shots to San Remo but our Division Five men had a win over Corinella.

Division Two teams remain the same next week and travel to Corinella with the bus departing at 11 a.m.

Division Five play at Tarwin Lower departing at 11.30 a.m.

Division Five teams are as follows: K. Flanders(s), d. D. Stefani, R. Constatine, R. Poletti; J. Lindeman(S), N. Buckland, F. Carter, M. McKenzie; and R. Barham(S), C. Bell, R. Staley and P. Dean.

This coming Sunday, November 23 is the Van Dyk/ Shaw Mixed Triples day and team or single entries will be very welcome.

This has always been a very popular day enjoyed by everyone so we hope you can join us.

Sunday in the Novice Strzelecki Championship, in which she was unfortunately beaten by Jennifer who represented Yinnar from the West Gippsland Division.

We are both amazed and thrilled with Pat’s performances and sure that she will be there again next year with the win under her cap.

Another outstanding member’s feat, Mark Handorf, better known at the club as Tommy was presented with a bravery award by the Govenor General for his participation as a CFA volunteer firefighter during those disastrous fires through Marysville in 2009.

A fantastic effort Tommy, all at the club are proud of your commitment to the community of Marysville.

Our club is deeply saddened with the news of the passing of our member Steve Coe. Steve played in the Triples at the club on Wednesday.

He and his wife Janet stayed the night at the Venus Bay Caravan Park.

What a shock for all with Steve having a major heart attack on Wednesday night.

Our sincere condolences to Janet and her family.

Also, we would like to wish Mick Coram, of Inverloch, who is a great supporter of our club, a speedy recovery from his recent illness.

• Wonthaggi table tennis

B.A.M. and Reptiles make final THE B Grade semi finals were played last week with B.A.M. (Max Duff, Beau Allamby) and Reptiles (Darcy Allamby and James Britt) getting through to the grand final.

B.A.M. competed against Premier Players (Rory Gow, Deegan Wood) and Reptiles had a close battle against The Vipers (Archie Paxton, Leit Rivers).

The standard of play was extremely high for such young players and the result of both matches was 3-2.

Five of the 10 sets played out to the third game with the doubles being a significant factor for the winning teams.

A Grade and A Reserve front up for their final second round matches on Monday night, November 17.

The A Reserve semis are

on Monday, November 24 and A Grade Wednesday, November 26.

Ladders

A Grade Inverloch ................. 36 Spitfires ................... 36 Combi’s ................... 24 Daffodils (bye) ........ 20 Hit it On ................... 20 Number One ............. 12 Sevens ........................ 8 A Reserve Ramp it Up.............. 36 Chettie’s Team ........ 36 Tripper Snippers .... 24 Juicy Legends ......... 24 The Terrors ............... 20 First Timers Rock....... 8 Smashers .................... 8

33 (160) 33 (158) 30 (151) 30 (142) 28 (137) 22 (128) 21 (106) 57 (205) 52 (188) 46 (165) 45 (158) 49 (176) 31 (131) 28 (121)

Leading players

A Grade Justin Licis ....................... 21 (86) Bruce Harmer ................... 20 (80) Michael Ede ..................... 18 (76) Case de Bondt .................. 16 (70) Dick Holwerda ................. 14 (67) A Reserve Paul Dwyer....................... 20 (62) Daniel Chetland ............... 18 (55) Sean Michael.................... 16 (52) Sam Watson (bye) ............ 15 (47) Bryan Hoghton ................. 13 (44)

Tough serve: Leongatha’s Marg Barter competed against Inverloch in the Section 2 competition on Saturday.

Stepping up: Narelle Edwards takes on a serve for Inverloch in the Section 2 competition on Saturday.

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis IN Section 1 Inverloch were winners against Leongatha.

Leongatha had Jack Bainbridge a junior boy, hope he enjoyed the experience.

Mardan won sets, North won by 12 games. Koony enjoyed a win at Phillip Island.

In Section 2 Outtrim were winners at Hallston, three tiebreakers, two to Outtrim.

Hallston won one.

Berrys Creek have started the season well, a tiebreaker each way in this match.

Koony were on the wrong end of three tiebreakers.

Longshots won well to be on top of the ladder.

Young Ones are yet to

have a win, but well done to players playing most weeks.

Leongatha North had the win, with players playing their first season in this section.

In Section 3 Mardan Blue won against Leongatha Yellow. Mother and daughter, Jeanie and Simone Dekker did well in their set together.

Bryce and Pat were too strong for the young boys this week.

Mardan Red won well against the young Outtrim players. Baromi Black and Gold played the Baromi derby, Gold the winners.

Attention Section 3 - remember the new format this week - enjoy.

Results

Section 1: Koonwarra 7.67 d Burra-PI 2.43, Leongatha North 6.61 d Mardan 3.49, Inverloch 7.67 d Leongatha 2.38.

Section 2: Longshots 8.69 d Koonwarra 1.50, Leongatha 7.63 d Inverloch 2.48, Outtrim 7.69 d Hallston 2.47, Leongatha North 8.69 d Young Ones 1.24, Berrys Creek 7.67 d Baromi 2.42.

Section 3: Mardan Red 7.52 d Outtrim 0.9, Mardan Blue 5.42 d Leongatha Yellow 2.28, Baromi Gold 6.51 d Baromi Black 1.23, Leongatha Green - bye.

Ladders

Section 1 Inverloch ..............................64.0

Leongatha North .................49.5 Burra-P/I..............................46.5 Koonwarra ...........................37.5 Leongatha..............................21.5 Mardan ..................................10.0 Section 2 Longshots .............................66.0 Berrys Creek........................57.0 Outtrim ................................52.5 Hallston ................................40.5 Koonwarra.............................38.5 Baromi...................................35.5 Leongatha North ...................35.0 Leongatha..............................31.0 Inverloch ...............................22.0 Young Ones .............................7.0 Section 3 Baromi Gold ........................46.0 Mardan Red.........................40.0 Mardan Blue ........................35.5 Baromi Black .......................34.0 Leongatha Green ...................28.0 Leongatha Yellow .................16.5 Outtrim ..................................10.5

Mirboo North & District junior tennis Results - Round 6 Saturday, November 15

A Grade: Leongatha Kyrgios 5 sets, 30 games d Baromi Red 1 set, 17 games.

Leongatha Hewitt 4 sets, 32 games d Baromi White 2 sets, 20 games.

Mardan 3 sets, 21 games drew with Leongatha Matosevic 3 sets, 21 games.

Leongatha Tomic 5 sets, 34 games d Fish Creek 1 set, 15 games.

B Grade: Leongatha

North 5 sets, 34 games d Leongatha Kokkinakis 1 set, 8 games.

Leongatha Ebdon 5 sets, 35 games d Leongatha Groth 1 Set, 21 games.

Baromi Purple 4 sets, 30 games d Leongatha Saville 2 sets, 20 games.

Leongatha Duckworth 4 sets, 27 games d Fish Creek 2 sets, 25 games.

Mardan - bye.

C Grade: Baromi Yellow 2 sets, 20 games d Leongatha Dellaqua 2 sets, 12 games.

Fish Creek 3 sets, 22 games d Leongatha Gajdosova 1 set, 16 games.

Mardan forfeited to Leongatha Stoser.

Baromi Orange - bye.

Ladders

A Grade Leongatha Kyrgios ..............31.0 Leongatha Tomic .................28.0 Fish Creek ............................22.0 Mardan.................................20.5 Leongatha Hewitt ..................17.0 Baromi White ........................17.0 Leongatha Matosevic ............14.5 Baromi Red ...........................14.0

B Grade Baromi Purple .....................28.5 Leongatha North .................28.0 Leongatha Ebdon ................27.5 Fish Creek ............................25.5 Leongatha Duckworth ...........23.0 Leongatha Saville..................16.0 Leongatha Groth ...................13.5 Mardan ..................................12.5 Leongatha Kokkinakis ..........10.5 C Grade Baromi Orange ....................19.5 Baromi Yellow......................19.0 Leongatha Stoser.................17.0 Fish Creek ............................17.0 Leongatha Gajdosova............10.5 Mardan ..................................10.5 Leongatha Dellaqua ................8.5

• Leongatha table tennis

Winning feelings abound THE Leongatha Table Tennis Association is pleased for a memorable year with 10 three man teams in A Grade, six three man teams in A Reserve and eight two man teams in B Grade.

The club is also proud of the six teams that represented Leongatha Table Tennis in the Victorian Country Championships in June and the individuals who participated in various tournaments and inter club social games.

Speaking for the club, Tammy HOweda said, ‘Thank you to every person who came through the club room doors for providing a great ambiance with excellent sportsmanship.’

Congratulations to the following teams for making it to the grade finals to be played tonight, Tuesday, November 18 at 7.pm.

A Grade teams JAM and Hopefuls, A Reserve teams Uchiha and No Names with B Grade teams Vic Champs and Hogs will battle it out alongside each other with the presentations to follow.

Last week in A Grade we said good bye to team Dodgers after a very tight battle with team Hopefuls.

The win went to Hopefuls in the last game when Neil Chilver defeated Dom Murdica 11,11,8,11 to 5,8,11,6.

In A Reserve we saw team CEM draw the short straw against No Names.

The calm head of Caleb Wearne found his groove early and won his games against Madeline Buckley and Eldon Westaway to secure team No Names’ win.

In B Grade that great winning feeling was shared by team mates Tim Hardacre and Sullivan Herbert as their team Vic Champs won convincingly after defeating team Stingers of James Rowely and Luke Sands 5-15 def 0-3.

Come join us and witness what will be an exciting night of finals and presentations, tonight (Tuesday, November 18) from 7pm onwards.

Bring a plate of something to share and sit back to watch a brilliant display of table tennis skills.

If you are not ready to put your bat down or you would like to give table tennis a go, the club rooms are open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9pm till noon every week.

No need to register just walk through the door at Gate 2, Leongatha Recreation Reserve, near the corner of Yarragon Road and Roughead St, Leongatha.

For information or to register call Ian 56625578 or Tammy Holwerda on 0427681480 or send your questions to leongathatt@hotmail.com The next season will begin with hit ups on the first Tuesday in February 2015 at 7pm.

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LDCA C Grade cricket scoreboard Division 1

INVERLOCH v NERRENA 1st innings Inverloch I. Fowler b. D. Grigg................12 D. Charkley c. N. Battersby b. M. Waltom........................35 J. Belli b. M. Bowler ................34 L. Keily b. B. Croatto.................0 F. Keily b. N. Trotto .................25 W. Williams b. A. Roberts........10 M. Goldsmith b. N. Trotto .........2 Z. Fowler b. J. Kelly ................21 P. Aikins c&b. J. Kelly ...............0 J. Williams n.o............................4 J. Worner c. H. Funnell b. M. Wardle...........................3 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................158 Bowling: M. Bowler 1/44, D. Grigg 1/4, N. Battersby 0/8, B. Croatto 1/17, M. Waltom 1/8, A. Roberts 1/34, N. Trotto 2/23, J. Kelly 2/10, M. Wardle 1/5.

1st innings Nerrena D. Grigg c. M. Goldsmith b. J. Worner ............................0 N. Battersby n.o. ........................6 J. Kelly b. J. Worner ...................0 M. Waltom n.o............................6 Extras ........................................3 Total ......................................2/15 Bowling: Z. Fowler 0/8, J. Worner 2/6, J. Williams 0/1.

OMK v WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens S. Osborne c. A. McKinnon b. L. Van Rooye....................42 M. Cadwallender c. R. Quaife b. L. Van Rooye......................4 I. Barnes c. P. Harper b. L. Van Rooye......................8 M. Davey c. A. McKinnon b. N. Audino .........................24 S. Farrington c. M. Gow b. J. Greenwood .....................6 A. Geyer c. J. Greenwood b. N. Audino .........................14 C. Rigby c. P. Harper b. C. O’Brien ........................10 L. Borne c&b. C. O’Brien........46 M. Sharp b. L. Van Rooye..........8 A. Ray n.o. ............................... 11 A. Babu c. P. Harper b. L. Van Rooye......................3 Extras ........................................3 Total .......................................179 Bowling: L. Van Rooye 5/43, C. O’Brien 2/34, J. Greenwood 1/41, D. Wylie 0/13, N. Audino 2/22, B. Maguire 0/21, M. Gow 0/5.

PHILLIP ISLAND v TOWN 1st innings Phillip Island R. Purcell lbw. b. M. Trotto ............................8 S. Cox c. R. Edwards b. D. Goss...............................4

C. Epifano c. M. Warren b. M. Trotto ..........................38 M. Christopher n.o. ..................47 J. Johnston r.o...........................10 P. Francis c. D. Goss b. M. Warren ........................40 C. Muscat c. G. Goss b. M. Warren ........................37 S. Davie n.o. .............................13 R. Young c. G. Goss ...................2 C. O’Neill b. M. Trotto ..............7 Extras ......................................30 Total .............................8/236 (cc) Bowling: B. Berry 1/74, M. Trotto 3/61, M. Warren 2/46, D. Goss 1/35.

Division 2

WON WORKMENS v WON MINERS 1st innings Won Miners T. Latham c. S. Anstey b. S. Liddle ...........................74 F. Andrighetto b. M. Dobbie ....54 F. Brosnan lbw. b. M. Dobbie ..........................9 D. Perryman lbw. b. M. Dobbie ........................12 G. Gooch b. D. Herbert ............38 J. Nelson b. S. Liddle .................1 A. Sinha n.o..............................28 P. Loos n.o. .................................4 Extras ......................................34 Total .............................6/254 (cc)

Bowling: A. Yann 0/19, S. Jeffries 0/38, L. Anstey 0/43, S. Liddle 2/72, M. Dobbie3 3/45, T. Hunter 0/4, D. Herbert 1/10.

KOONWARRA-L/RSL v KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL C. Mondal lbw. b. P. Golby ............................26 J. Rockall c. R. Duff b. S. Blake ..............................2 S. Wentworth r.o.......................27 A. Rockall b. P. Golby ...............7 L. O’Connor c. R. Duff b. P. De Rubeis .....................12 R. Brown b. P. De Rubeis ........13 P. Kennedy c. A. Blackney b. S. Blake ............................24 L. Hughes n.o. ..........................35 A. Piksons c. S. Blake b. P. De Rubeis .......................3 D. Clark n.o. ...............................5 Extras ......................................25 Total .............................8/180 (cc) Bowling: S. Blake 2/30, A. Blackney 0/29, D. Blackney 0/42, P. Golby 2/9, J. Rosenow 0/26, P. De Rubeis 3/20, T. Picicelli 0/10.

POOWONG-LOCH v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie M. Hull c. R. Attenborough b. N. Hancock ......................17 I. Thorn n.o...............................53

L. Gheller c. R. Attenborough b. N. Hancock ........................0 L. Ion c. A. Dixon b. G. Knox ..............................0 R. Matthews c. R. Attenborough b. R. Knox ..............................1 J. Lindsay c. P. Miller b. R. Knox ..............................5 K. Davidson b. G. Knox.............0 J. Hull c. S. McKinnon b. R. Knox ..............................6 K. Hull c. S. McKinnon b. N. Hancock ........................1 C. Cook c&b. G. Knox...............2 Extras ........................................3 Total .........................................88 Bowling: S. McKinnon 0/20, A. Dixon 0/15, N. Hancock 4/22, G. Knox 3/14, R. Knox 2/4, J. Gills 0/10.

1st innings Powong-Loch G. Curry c. K. Hull b. J. Hull .................................5 R. Attenborough c. J. Lindsay b. J. Hull ...............................70 M. Stephens b. J. Lindsay ........20 A. Bardwell n.o. .......................22 P. Miller n.o. .............................13 Extras ......................................21 Total ....................................3/150 Bowling: J. Lindsay 1/26, J. Hull 2/29, K. Davidson 0/32, K. Hull 0/15, M. Hull 0/26, C. Cook 0/6, L. Ion 0/13.

Pulled away: Koonwarra/LRSL batsman Lachie O’Connor gets the ball away for runs. Photo by www.mdphotos.net

• Leongatha Cycling Club

The racing hots up IT was a busy weekend for Leongatha Cycling Club members beginning on Friday night with track racing for 17 starters on a cool and breezy night.

This was followed by the Bass Coast Challenge charity bike ride at Inverloch on Saturday for some whilst our top juniors were battling it out over Saturday and Sunday at the National Junior Track Series event in Melbourne.

The club had Thomas McFarlane, Austin Timmins

and Will Lumby competing at this event so they were all missing from action on Friday night.

As usual the first event of the night was the one lap time trial.

The riders are all keen to see if they can clock a personal best and with regular Wednesday night training the riders usually manage to keep clocking in best times.

Josh Wight recorded a 46.26 which was almost three seconds ahead of last week.

It was a similar story for Kaleb Jans at 46.56sec.

These two new riders are helping to forge a great crew

LEONGATHA FOOTBALL/NETBALL CLUB Invites you to its

of Junior B riders.

Best time for the group was Oliver McLean 40.15sec followed by Fleur Timmins 40.94 and Thomas Fitzgerald 41.77sec.

In the Junior A Division the racing is just as competitive with Bernadette Fitzgerald 35.67 sec ahead of Grace McLean 36.79sec and Alex Bennett 39.01sec.

In the senior field it was Ronald Purtle at 31.41 sec, followed by Steve Allan 32.56 and then a tight time split for the rest of the field with third best going to Harrison McLean at 33.48sec.

The riders returned to the track for short scratch races.

In Junior B over three laps it was a win to Oliver ahead of Fleur and Thomas.

In Junior A over five laps Grace Mclean rode home strongly to take the win

from Alex and Bernadette.

In the Senior eight lap race Ronald Purtle took the honours from Dylan Adams and Steve Allen in a closely contested finish.

Into the handicaps and in Junior B over one lap the first race went to Kaleb Jans (40m) from Josh Wight (50) and Thomas Fitzgerald (15).

In the re-handicap event it was a win to Jack Allen (45) from a fast finishing Oliver Mclean (Scr) and Kaleb Jans (30) also finishing well to grab third place.

In Junior A over one lap it was a win to Matt Wonchester (45) from Katherine Fitzgerald (40) and Alex Bennett (35) in third.

The re-handicap saw Katherine Fitzgerald (30) take the win from Alex Bennett(25) whilst Grace McLean (scr) raced home for third.

The senior one lap handicap saw Michael Park (45) race away for a clear win with Harrison McLean (40) in second and Dylan Adams finishing fast claiming third.

The second handicap was over two laps and this time the scratch rider Ronald Purtle took the win from Dylan Adams (35) and Steve Allen (10).

A round of sprint races was next on the agenda.

In the first race, Kaleb Jans was too quick for Josh and Jack.

In the second it was a clear win to Oliver ahead of Thomas and Fleur. In Junior A, Alex Bennett took the honours in a close tussle with Matt and Kathryn.

In the second race it was Bernadette finishing over the top of Grace taking the honours,

The Senior sprint races were also keenly contested with the first giving Lachlan Matthews a win over Michael Park whilst in the second race Steve Allen made the smart move at 300m out to go on for a clear win over Ronald and Dylan.

The Junior B riders are always eager for racing so they were put into two teams of three riders for an Olympic Sprint.

This race also elicits much barracking.

The winning team was Fleur, Thomas and Kaleb in a narrow result ahead of Oliver, Josh and Jack.

The Junior A riders finished the night with an elimination.

This resulted in a win for Grace ahead of Oliver and Bernadette.

The last race for the Junior B saw Oliver back into

action straight away after racing up a division and he grabbed the win from Thomas and Fleur.

The Senior four lap scratch race saw the fittest rider in Dylan Adams take the win from Ronald Purtle and Steve Allen.

Club members are reminded the annual general meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday night at the car club rooms at the Recreation Reserve from 7.30pm.

Members should come along and have an input into the club.

Ronald Purtle the current club president is retiring after doing a great job over the past year.

So if you like your racing then be like Ronald last year and step up an give it a go; it is really not that hard and is a good bit of fun to be fully involved in your sport.

NETBALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014 at 7pm LFNC Function Room More info Ph: Brooke Brown 0419 367 854 All welcome

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LEONGATHA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB PRESEASON TRAINING for all senior and under 18 footballers

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21, 6PM

AT THE LEONGATHA FOOTY GROUND All current, new or interested players are invited to the first session under new coaches Beau Vernon - Seniors, Matt Davies - Reserves and Nathan Lynch - U18s

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REMINDER: LFNC AGM WILL BE HELD AT THE SOCIAL ROOMS ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26, COMMENCING 7PM.

Velodrome action: the re-handicap event saw a win to Jack Allen (45) from a fast finishing Oliver Mclean (Scr). Kaleb Jans (30) also finished well to grab third place.

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Dell’s blinding spell THE top two teams, OMK and Wonthaggi Workmens met at McMahon Reserve in Wonthaggi.

Workmens won the toss and batted.

It built a good innings score off 211 off 63 overs which could have been even more impressive had fewer bats failed.

Steven Brann, Rob Geyer and Mark Mccall were the most productive at the crease with Mark Mccall who batted at number eight top scored with 69.

Peter Dell was the association’s bowling highlight of the round.

He posted the figures 6/46 off 17.4 overs, an amazing spell which included 10 maidens and no extras.

While Thomas Eustace removed the opener, Steven Brann for 22, Dell was instrumental in removing the remaining top order and the tail.

Eustace finished with the excellent figures, 3/15.

In reply OMK are 0/42.

Town and Phillip Island with two wins each met at Scorpion Park in Leongatha.

Phillip Island batted first and put in a round 6 highlight with a run tally of 285 Tail ender Michael Cleary made a magnificent 65, the side’s top scorer and middle order batsman Michael Young was not far back with 58 and he found the bound-

ary 10 times.

Andrew Finlayson opened proceedings with a quickfire 29 runs, 28 of which came from boundaries.

Town struggled to take wickets and contributed a handy 25 extras to the island score.

Josh Schelling, though, was a workhorse for Town and took five wickets for seventy four runs from his 19 overs bowled. Four of his overs were maidens.

Off seven overs, Brett Mcknight took 2/56.

After five overs, Town’s innings is off to a shaky start at 0/5 but it has the week to regroup and will come out fighting.

MDU hosted Imperials and the visitors were sent into bat.

The team was all out for 149 in what was a lackluster innings except for James Rushton who made 90 runs and hit the boundary 13 times.

The innings saw only one other boundary.

Cameron Harris took 3/36 and Jason Riley 2/31. Michael Patching, Tyrone Zukovskis, Steven Riley and Paul Vine were all part of an effective MDU bowling attack.

In reply MDU is 2/54 off 22 overs and similarly placed to Imperials at the same juncture of its innings.

Nerrena and Inverloch each has two wins against its name.

At the Nerrena Recreation Reserve the home team was sent in to bat.

Fortunately Tim Clark carried the day with 76 runs, Satish Gaddam, the next best, a long way back with 26.

Nerrena was all out in the 48th over for 175.

Nathan Brayley did most of the damage with 3/38 off 14 overs.

Inverloch has 55 runs on the board and is running out of options with five wickets down and trailing by a significant margin.

MDU v IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials K. Gray c. J. Sinclair b. M. Patching ........................3 G. Forrester b. T. Zukovskis ....15 M. Elliott c. T. Sinclair b. C. Harris .............................8 A. Meyer c. P. Vine b. C. Harris .............................1 J. Forrester c. M. Olden b. J. Riley ...............................9 J. Rushton c. D. Thomas b. P. Vine ..............................90 B. Wright c. J. Sinclair b. J. Riley ...............................0 D. Ginnane c. J. Sinclair b. C. Harris .............................0 H. McGannon b. P. Vine ............5 J. Ballagh n.o..............................0 H. Marshall lbw. b. S. Riley...............................1 Extras ......................................17 Total .......................................149 Bowling: J. Riley 2/31, M. Patching 1/29, C. Harris 3/36, T. Zukovskis 1/23, S. Riley 1/21, P. Vine 2/3.

1st innings MDU C. Harris c. J. Forrester b. K. Gray...............................6 P. Vine n.o. ...............................22 T. Zukovskis c&b. H. McGannon .............. 11 J. Sinclair n.o............................ 11 Extras ........................................4 Total ......................................2/54

Bowling: K. Gray 1/18, J. Forrester 0/8, H. McGannon 1/17, G. Forrester 0/5, J. Rushton 0/2, D. Ginnane 0/1.

TOWN v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island A. Finalyson c. D. Burge b. J. Schelling .......................29 M. Parsons c. D. Burge b. J. Schelling .......................19 B. Insall c. D. Burge b. J. Schelling .........................7 T. Hornsby lbw. b. W. Turner..........................22 J. Keating b. J. Hume .................8 L. Keating c. J. Schelling b. C. Bruce .............................8 M. Young c. b. J. Schelling ......58 M. Wright b. J. Schelling ...........6 D. Johnston b. B. McKnight ....34 M. Cleary c. b. B. McKnight ...65 A. Thomas n.o. ...........................4 Extras ......................................24 Total .......................................285 Bowling: B. McKnight 2/56, Z. Trease 0/47, J. Schelling 5/74, W. Turner 1/34, J. Hume 1/23, C. Bruce 1/21, N. Lovie 0/18.

1st innings Town C. Dowling c. M. Parsons b. A. Thomas ..........................0 I. Hanks n.o. ...............................3 J. Hume n.o. ...............................1 Extras ........................................1 Total ........................................1/5 WON WORKMENS v OMK 1st innings Won Workmens S. Brann c. P. Green b. T. Eustace .........................22 D. Dutchman lbw. b. P. Dell.....10 L. McLean c. T. Knox b. P. Dell .................................9 R. Geyer c. N. Creed b. P. Dell ...............................55 C. Harvey b. T. Eustace..............1 S. Roche c. T. Knox b. T. Eustace ...........................0 K. Brann c. P. Dell b. D. McMeekin ...................10 M. McCall stp. T. Knox b. P. Dell ...............................69 L. McGuirk lbw.

Fired up: Town’s Brett Mcknight. McKnight took 2/56 as Phillip set about constructing a round highlight innings of 285 runs. Photo by www.mdphotos.net b. P. Dell .................................5 B. Evans c. N. Creed b. P. Dell ...............................20 Z. Macdermid n.o.......................0 Extras ......................................10 Total ....................................... 211 Bowling: P. Dell 6/46, P. Green 0/27, T. Eustace 3/15, D. McMeekin 1/49, J. Paterson 0/32, J. Cochrane 0/34.

1st innings OMK N. Creed n.o. ............................19 D. Creed n.o. ............................21 Extras ........................................2 Total ......................................0/42 Bowling: L. McGuirk 0/16, Z. Macdermid 0/4, B. Evans 0/17, M. McCall 0/5.

NERRENA v INVERLOCH 1st innings Nerrena

W. Telfer b. N. Brayley ..............8 A. Harrison lbw. b. A. Mujtaba.......................15 T. Clark c. L. Sharrock b. S. Hayes ...........................76 T. Hawksworth b. J. Muir ..........7 C. Baudinette c. A. Brayley b. D. Phillips .......................13 S. Gaddam c. L. Sharrock b. L. Anderson .....................26 M. Croatto b. S. Hayes ...............0 T. Davison c. L. Sharrock b. N. Brayley ..........................5 J. Hoy c. L. Anderson b. N. Brayley ..........................2 C. Dougherty n.o. .......................5 D. Campbell r.o. .........................4 Extras ......................................14 Total .......................................175 Bowling: L. Anderson 1/47,

N. Brayley 3/38, A. Mujtaba 1/23, J. Muir 1/21, D. Phillips 1/20, S. Hayes 1/20.

1st innings Inverloch L. Sharrock c. T. Hawksworth b. M. Croatto ..........................1 T. Luckhurst r.o. .........................5 D. Ruffin c. M. Croatto b. C. Dougherty ....................22 N. Brayley n.o. ...........................5 J. Muir c. T. Clark b. C. Dougherty ......................0 A. Brayley c. T. Hawksworth b. D. Campbell .......................5 M. Woods n.o. ............................0 Extras ......................................18 Total ......................................5/55 Bowling: T. Davison 0/23, M. Croatto 1/16, C. Dougherty 2/4, J. Hoy 0/8, D. Campbell 1/0.

• B Grade, Division 2

B Grade but first class cricket THE Wonthaggi Miners and Koonwarra L/RSL are on a fairly even footing on the points table.

Koonwarra travelled to Wonthaggi who held the home ground advantage and 12 extra points.

Koony won the toss and decided to bat.

Probably a mistake as it turned out.

It posted one of the lowest innings totals of the round

all out for only 90 runs and 19 of those runs were gifted as extras.

Not one Koony batsman made it to 20 runs indeed eight did not make double figures.

Dariyen Jones was seeing the bullseye and off 11 overs he had 4/25.

Reece Jones bowled 2/49 and took two wickets plus two catches in the field so he too had a hand in four dismissals.

Rohan Todd and Phil

Owen played their part also in turning Koony inside out.

In reply Miners is 4/111.

Batting at number two Paul Hammer made 49 before being trapped lbw.

Nick Arnup has taken three wickets for 30 runs.

Glen Alvie won its round one match but has failed since then.

Poowong Loch has notched up three wins.

Played at Dalyston, Poowong Loch fancied itself the stronger side and its effort

Quick seven: Koonwarra/LRSL’s Adam Rockall drives through the covers but was out for seven runs in C2. Photo by www.mdphotos.net

with the bat is the evidence as the scoreboard shows: 8/274 with two wickets to spare at the 70 over mark.

Trevor Allen made 63, Adam Sheedy 58, Tim Hancock 43 and Peter Dixon 37.

The double wicket takers were Daniel Burke, Patrick Palmer and Peter Roberts.

Korumburra was away to Kilcunda/Bass.

Korumburra batted first and Shayne Harland got it away to a strong start with 42 runs.

There was no support at the opposite end until Jeremy Oxlee came in at number five and set about constructing the innings highest score of 49.

Scott Hayes contributed 37 and Korumburra was all out for 221 after 66.4 overs.

For Killy/Bass Rohan Duff was fantastic and bowled 20.4 overs and took 4/49 which included nine maidens and no extras.

KILCUNDA-BASS v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra S. Harland c. J. McGrath b. S. Tapscott ........................42 J. Meade r.o. ...............................3 J. Richards lbw. b. R. Duff ...............................7 J. Celebrine c. J. McGrath b. R. Duff ...............................0 J. Oxlee b. D. Bettles ...............49 D. Scott lbw. b. S. Tapscott ..........................2 S. Hayes b. D. Ferguson...........37 T. Gray lbw. b. B. Egeberg........................17 N. Leppin b. R. Duff ................24 D. Bailey lbw. b. R. Duff .............................24 D. Telfer n.o. ..............................0 Extras ......................................16 Total .......................................221 Bowling: B. Egeberg 1/30, R. Duff 4/49, D. Bettles 1/68, S. Tapscott 2/31, D. Ferguson 1/29.

GLEN ALVIE v POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch S. Magnusson c. D. Gilbert b. D. Burke ...........................12 P. Fort b. D. Burke .....................4 T. Allen c. D. Tiziani b. P. Roberts .........................63 B. Knight r.o...............................4 A. Sheedy c. B. Davidson b. P. Palmer ..........................58 T. Hancock c. D. Gilbert b. B. McRae .........................43 P. Dixon n.o. .............................37 L. Miller c. B. Davidson b. P. Palmer ............................0 M. Allen lbw. b. P. Roberts .........................25 J. Patullo n.o...............................0 Extras ......................................28 Total .............................8/274 (cc) Bowling: D. Gilbert 0/50, D. Burke 2/45, P. Palmer 2/40, B. Davidson 0/22, P. Roberts 2/21, J. Wheeler 0/29, B. McRae 1/25, R. Slade 0/14, D. Tiziani 0/23.

WON MINERS v KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL L. Enter b. D. Jones....................0 B. Moore c. J. Piasente b. R. Jones ..............................3 C. Sherriff c&b. R. Jones ...........7 N. Arnup c. S. Ivekovic b. D. Jones ............................17 S. Moore b. D. Jones ..................1 N. Grimes b. P. Owen...............18 N. Moore lbw. b. D. Jones ..............................3 M. Boswell c. R. Jones b. R. Todd .............................18 S. Paterson n.o............................2 P. Buckley c. P. Hammer b. R. Todd ...............................2 S. Anderson c&b. P. Owen .........0 Extras ......................................19 Total .........................................90 Bowling: R. Jones 2/49, D. Jones 4/25, R. Todd 2/5, P. Owen 2/2.

1st innings Won Miners P. Owen c. N. Grimes b. N. Arnup...........................27 P. Hammer lbw. b. S. Paterson........................49 D. Brosnan c. B. Moore b. N. Arnup...........................13 C. Honeysett lbw.

b. N. Arnup.............................9 J. Rumbold n.o. ..........................4 R. Todd n.o. ................................0 Extras ........................................9

Total .................................... 4/111 Bowling: N. Arnup 3/30, S. Paterson 1/37, M. Boswell 0/15, C. Sherriff 0/19, P. Buckley 0/10.

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 6 - November 15 & 22 Home team Grade A1 OMK Inverloch Imperials Phillip Island Grade A2 Koon-L/RS Poowong-Loch Glen Alvie Korumburra Grade B1 MDU Town Won Workmens Nerrena Grade B2 Kilcunda-Bass Glen Alvie Won Miners Grade C1 Inverloch OMK Phillip Island MDU Grade C2 Won Workmens Phillip Island Poowong-Loch Koon-L/RSL Korumburra

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v v v v

Won Workmens Nerrena Won Miners Town

Butch W I Turf EC Cowes

T. Rogers T. Grace C. Salmon J. Curry

v v v v

Kilcunda-Bass Foster Fish Crk-Tarwin MDU

L. Turf Loch GA Kor

A. Stride M. Heenan A. Roberts N. Barnes

v v v v

Imperials Phillip Island OMK Inverloch

Meen Scorp 1 McMhn Nerr

B. Bek I. Thomas A. Jordan N. Grabham

v Korumburra Bass 1 v Poowong-Loch Dalys v Koon-L/RSL Won

G. Stabb TBA TBA

v v v v

Nerrena Inv TBA Won Workmens Outt TBA Town Newh Col TBA Bye

v v v v v

Won Miners OMK Glen Alvie Kilcunda-Bass Bye

WSC Rhyll Poow Koon

TBA TBA TBA N. Graydon

Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741.

Please note all games start at 1pm.

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Imperials looking for first win THE two top teams, Inverloch and Nerrena, went head to head at the Inverloch turf oval and winning the toss Inverloch opted to bat.

In form: Paul Nelson of the Wonthaggi Miners bowls against the Imperials on Saturday and finished the day with 2/74.

With Walter Taberner out for a duck Will Rankin came in at number three and soon after the number two batsman, Jason Smith was out for three.

Rankin set about holding the innings together with a round highlight 85.

He left the crease caught and bowled with the score on 158 and was replaced by Darien Matthews who posted the second top score of 35 not out.

Inverloch was all out in the 64th over for 178.

Mutiple wickets went to Renish Joy, Josh Trease and Tim Wightman who were all sharp and economical.

At stumps Nerrena is 2/28 with 11 overs bowled, setting up an interesting conclusion to the match next Saturday.

Wonthaggi Workmens, third on the table with three wins but having lost its last two matches, played OMK with one win, at the Butch West Oval in Wonthaggi and

were sent in to bat.

The first wicket fell with 99 runs on the board, David Britt (31).

The other opening batsman Jay Baker went next with the score on 164.

Gavin Britt added 43 and Ryan Thomas 65.

At stumps Workmens was 7/278 having played an innings in which it was well on top of the OMK bowlers.

Alan Jenkins with 3/33 but Barry Wyatt 2/73 and Jason Wilson 2/63 were well beaten.

Town and Phillip Island with two wins each met at Cowes and winning the toss Town chose to bat.

It played a solid innings with run contributions coming from right down the list.

Madura Weerasinghe Silva with 51 runs was the best and Nathan Johnston (35) and Jareth Hume (27) added to the side’s total of 231.

Batting at number three, twenty of Matt Borschman’s 23 were fours.

Tom Officer 2/42, Charith Keerthisinghe 2/47and Zach Brown 2/32 were the best of Philip Island’s bowlers and limited extras to only four.

Imperials hosted Wonthaggi Miners at the East Campus oval in Leongatha and were sent in to bat by the

visitors who won the toss.

For a team stuck on the bottom of the table without a win it will be hoping this is the innings that will see it off the mark.

Joe O’Loughlin (79), Ryan Higgins (73) and Gary Sauvarin (64) had confidencebuilding innings and the latter two’s partnership of 101 was a round highlight.

Finishing with 9/292 the attack next Saturday will be planning to do justice to the batsman.

Ryan Birkett took four Miners’ wickets expensively for 74 and Jayden Loos 2/50 and Paul Nelson 2/74 also worked hard.

OMK v WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens J. Baker b. A. Jenkins ...............82 D. Britt c. P. Dyer b. J. Wilson ...........................31 G. Britt c. B. Wyatt b. A. Jenkins .........................43 M. Thomas c. P. Dyer b. A. Jenkins ...........................0 R. Thomas c. K. Kerr b. J. Wilson ...........................63 S. Huitema lbw. b. B. Wyatt .............................0 B. Osborne c. P. Dyer b. B. Wyatt ...........................15 D. Turton n.o. ...........................22 B. Sword n.o. .............................0 Extras ......................................22 Total .............................7/278 (cc) Bowling: A. Jenkins 3/33, R. Greaves 0/11, B. Wyatt 2/73, J.

Wilson 2/63, S. Jenkins 0/51, K. Kerr 0/8, J. Van Rooye 0/17, T. Wyatt 0/11, R. White 0/0.

INVERLOCH v NERRENA 1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. C. Viljoen b. R. Joy .................................0 J. Smith c. D. Trotman b. J. Trease..............................3 W. Rankin c. C. Salmon b. J. Hoy ...............................85 C. Tait c. C. Salmon b. J. Trease..............................0 K. Rotthier c. J. Trease b. W. Lowry..........................19 D. Clark c. D. Symmons b. R. Clark ............................20 B. Debono c. D. Symmons b. R. Joy .................................0 D. Mathews n.o. .......................35 B. Thomas c. W. Lowry b. T. Wightman .......................4 R. Thomas r.o. ............................1 E. Cousins b. T. Wightman ........0 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .......................................178 Bowling: R. Joy 2/14, J. Trease 2/19, R. Clark 1/50, W. Lowry 1/34, T. Wightman 2/20, C. Viljoen 0/11, J. Hoy 1/20.

1st innings Nerrena M. Clark n.o. ..............................2 D. Trotman c. W. Taberner b. R. Thomas ........................17 T. Wightman b. K. Rotthier ........5 J. Trease n.o................................2 Extras ........................................2 Total ......................................2/28 Bowling: R. Thomas 1/16, K. Rotthier 1/10, D. Mathews 0/2.

PHILLIP ISLAND v TOWN 1st innings Town N. Johnston c. R. Evans b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............35 J. Bolge b. T. Officer ..................3 M. Borschman lbw.

b. R. Evans ...........................23 A. Ratnaike c. E. Richards b. T. Officer ..........................25 J. Hume b. Z. Brown ................27 M. Weerasinghe-Silva c. J. Black b. S. Boyack .......51 M. Davies c. J. Black b. Z. Brown ............................8 A. Hickey c. J. Black b. J. Cox ...............................12 L. Smith lbw. b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............14 S. Fixter n.o. .............................22 S. Browne r.o..............................7 Extras ........................................4 Total ...........................10/231 (cc) Bowling: T. Officer 2/42, J. Cox 1/37, R. Evans 1/33, C. Keerthisinghe 2/47, Z. Brown 2/32, M. price 0/12, S. Boyack 1/27.

IMPERIALS v WON MINERS 1st innings Imperials J. O’Loughlin c. J. Andrighetto b. R. Birkett ..........................79 R. McLennan c. P. Nelson b. R. Birkett ............................0 L. Rogers c. A. Hall b. J. Loos ..............................14 C. Silkstone c. J. Andrighetto b. J. Loos ................................8 R. Higgins c. C. Thomas b. R. Birkett ..........................73 T. Williams c. D. Loos b. B. Foon...............................4 G. Sauvarin b. R. Birkett..........64 J. Ginnane b. P. Nelson ............26 T. Sauvarin c&b. P. Nelson ........9 L. Wright n.o. .............................4 Z. Price n.o. ................................1 Extras ......................................10 Total .............................9/292 (cc) Bowling: B. Foon 1/40, R. Birkett 4/74, J. Loos 2/50, P. Nelson 2/74, D. Lambert 0/8, C. Thomas 0/17, A. Hall 0/19.

• A Grade, Division 2

Korumburra cuts MDU down to size COMPETITION leader MDU travelled to Korumburra, won the toss and chose to bat.

Korumburra had the better of the visitors with its bowlers, particularly Ashley Meade and Kallon Rigby, fired up.

Meade took care of the top order and Rigby was merciless and cut a swathe through MDU’s middle order batsman with four scalps for 22 runs.

Kyle Dorman with 1/13 took care of the opener Wayne Prosser who was dispatched for two.

Simon Mcrae batting at number five was looking the goods until Rigby sent him packing and set about his destruction of the rest of the middle order.

Matt Martin coming in at number 10 posted the next highest score, 28 and at innings end, in the 36th over, players left the field with MDU having made 102 runs.

In reply, Korumburra still has four wickets in hand and 121 runs.

Shane Dole’s 71 runs were the core of the innings and the only batsman to gain any momentum all day.

The fall of his wicket late in the day brings the scales back into balance and this match is up for grabs.

Poowong Loch which lost to MDU in the previous round, went into its match against Foster, yet to win a match, with three wins.

Foster struggled against the strength of Nathan Findlay 3/28 and Brad Hall 4/30 and made 112 with Jake Chaseling batting at number eight top scoring with 27.

In reply, Poowong Loch is 0/68.

Openers, Colin Knox 47 and Brad Hall 15 will be hop-

ing to continue their partnership next weekend.

Glen Alvie with three wins took to the home field against Fish Creek Tarwin with one win.

It sent the visitors into bat.

Fish Creek threw down the challenge with a strong innings.

It had 59 runs on the board before the first wicket, John Danckert’s, fell and at the opposite end, Gary Webster went on to make 59.

Simon Tatt made 45 and Graeme Watkins 54 helping Fish Creek to an innings total of 239.

Glen Alvie’s bowlers persevered and restricted Fish Creek from building what may have been a bigger lead.

Daniel Hales 3/59, Lachlan McRae 4/35 and Jamie Glen 2/26 worked hard and together six bowlers conceded a mere two extras.

Koonwarra L/RSL played Kilcunda/Bass in Leongatha and batting first had a strong innings with 9/265.

Nev Toms top scored with an impressive 71 and Brett Pedlow 62 and Sam Sperling 61provided strong support in the middle order.

Breaking a trend this round, Kilcunda/Bass contributed 24 generous extras to the total.

Andrew Donohue took 4/60 and Ashley Oats 2/25.

KOONWARRA-L/RSL v KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL S. Hughes b. A. Donohue .........15 N. Toms c. A. Oats b. J. Mahood.........................71 B. Perry c. D. Pipicelli b. J. Dakin ..............................9 B. Pedlow c. J. Dakin b. A. Oats..............................62 S. Sperling c. J. Tregear b. A. Donohue ......................61 J. Nichols stp. A. Larcombe b. A. Donohue ........................9 J. Kennedy r.o. ...........................5

J. Moore c. P. Palmer b. A. Oats................................0 J. Hughes c. J. Tregear b. A. Donohue ........................9 D. Baker n.o. ..............................0 P. Stow n.o..................................0 Extras ......................................24 Total .............................9/265 (cc) Bowling: J. Dakin 1/34, T. Smith 0/67, D. Pipicelli 0/11, J. Tregear 0/10, A. Donohue 4/60, J. Mahood 1/41, A. Oats 2/25.

POOWONG-LOCH v FOSTER 1st innings Foster M. Lynch c. K. Miller b. N. Findlay ..........................5 H. Buckland lbw. b. C. Cutler .............................2 G. Collis c. M. Loader b. B. Hall ................................2 J. Prain c. C. Cutler b. B. Hall ................................6 S. Lanyon stp. K. Miller b. B. Hall .............................. 11 T. Smith b. N. Findlay ..............15 D. Lacasa b. N. Findlay .............8 J. Chaseling c. C. Cutler b. B. Hall ..............................27 F. Griggs c. C. Knox b. M. Loader.........................10 H. Griggs c. C. Knox b. J. Foster ..............................0 B. Cripps n.o. ...........................10 Extras ......................................16 Total ....................................... 112 Bowling: C. Cutler 1/20, J. Foster 1/3, N. Findlay 3/28, B. Hall 4/30, C. Knox 0/4, M. Loader 1/6, N. Allen 0/8, M. Hancock 0/12.

1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox n.o. .............................47 B. Hall n.o. ...............................15 Extras ........................................6 Total ......................................0/68 Bowling: F. Griggs 0/5, S. Lanyon 0/11, G. Collis 0/18, J. Chaseling 0/11, H. Griggs 0/11, D. Lacas 0/12.

GLEN VLAIE v FISH CREEK-TARWIN 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin G. Webster c. D. Hateley b. J. Glen ..............................59 J. Danckert b. B. Glen ..............27 S. Tatt c. D. Hales b. L. McRae..........................45 O. Straw lbw. b. J. Glen ..............................12 J. Pouw c. J. Tiziani b. D. Hales..............................9 G. Watkins c&b. L. McRae ......54 O. Brennan b. D. Hales ............22 N. Wilkins stp. D. Hateley b. L. McRae............................4

In the zone: Cougars opener Nev Toms shows solid defense on his way to 71 valuable runs. Photo by www.mdphotos.net W. Cocksedge c. A. Hamilton b. L. McRae............................3 C. Fisher n.o. ..............................0 A. Straw b. D. Hales ..................2 Extras ........................................2 Total .......................................239 Bowling: D. Hales 3/59, B. Glen 1/50, D. Williams 0/61, L. McRae 4/35, A. McBride 0/7, J. Glen 2/26.

KORUMBURRA v MDU 1st innings MDU W. Prosser c&b. K. Dorman ......2

M. Le Page c. D. Salmon b. A. Meade ............................1 C. Hoober c. K. Rigby b. A. Meade ............................0 N. Eddy c. S. Dole b. A. Meade ............................2 S. McRae c. A. Meade b. K. Rigby ...........................25 J. Burge c. D. Salmon b. K. Rigby .............................9 M. Kewming c. J. Cook b. K. Rigby .............................8 A. Eddy c. K. Dorman b. K. Rigby .............................2

S. Arnup c. D. Salmon b. I. Osman ...........................14 M. Martin stp. D. Salmon b. I. Osman ...........................28 M. Cantwell n.o..........................3 Extras ........................................9 Total .......................................102 Bowling: A. Meade 3/43, K. Dorman 1/13, K. Rigby 4/22, S. Dole 0/5, I. Osman 2/11.

1st innings Korumburra J. Cook lbw. b. A. Eddy ..............................0 K. Rigby c. N. Eddy

b. A. Eddy ..............................4 S. Dole c&b. M. Kewming ......71 D. Salmon b. M. Le Page .........10 I. Osman c. M. Cantwell b. J. Burge ............................ 11 P. Dunlevie c&b. M. Kewming ...............13 K. Dorman n.o............................1 Extras ...................................... 11 Total ....................................6/121 Bowling: A. Eddy 2/42, M. Cantwell 0/23, M. Le Page 1/17, J. Burge 1/16, S. Arnup 0/12, M. Kewming 2/5.

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Boulton claims NZ golf title SOUTH Gippsland Champion and Country Week player Mark Boulton recently made a trip to New

Zealand’s North Island to defend the New Zealand MidAmateur Championship title he won in

2013.

He played from a handicap of plus two on the difficult Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary Course.

Played over 54 holes

Trans Tasman: Mark Boulton holding the Neil Woodbury Cup.

Mark led throughout the tournament.

He opened his 2014 defence with a morning round of two under the card 70.

This was followed by a par round 72 for the afternoon round, to take a five shot lead into the final round.

Bolton, who won last year with a margin of six shots, hung on today with a round of 76, to win by five, ahead of Auckland’s Thai Leng (Remuera).

Bolton was presented with the Neil Woodbury Cup from NZ Golf life member, Neil Woodbury.

Boulton’s 54 hole total was 70, 72, 76 = 218.

Leng had the better round of the day with a 75 but could not catch Bolton who has never played the Australian Mid Amateur and reflected after his win that some of his “best golf has been played at Wairakei.”

When first introduced the Men’s Mid Amateur was a match play event after 36 holes qualifying but was changed to a 54 stroke event when merged with the then New Zealand Women’s Masters Individual Championship last year.

Hazelman appointed interleague coach

Happy birthday: nine candles, one for each decade of Jack Embleton’s life.

THE Gippsland League has appointed league and country football champion Steve Hazelman as interleague coach for the next two years.

JACK Embleton, a very active and competitive opponent/friend celebrated reaching a significant milestone of ninety years of age at the Leongatha Bowls Club on Friday, November 7.

A Gippsland Power graduate and former St Kilda supplementary listed player, Hazelman has a long and decorated history in football as a player and coach.

Hazelman won the 2000 premiership with Traralgon as a 19 year old and returned to the club as coach in 2009-10 playing in the 2011 flag under Josh Jennings, before retiring at the end of the season.

In between, the hardnosed centreman won three AFL Canberra premierships with Belconnen and coached Goulburn Valley Football League club Shepparton United and North Gippsland Football Netball League side Gormandale.

Other career highlights include league medals at Belconnen and Gormandale, four club best-andfairest awards and being a member of the 2004 All Australian Country Representative team.

TRFM Gippsland League fell to ninth on the Victorian WorkCover Authority AFL Victoria Country Championships rankings with this

year’s defeat to Bendigo Football League and hosts 10th placed Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League on the weekend of May 23-24, 2015.

The match will be a replay of the 2013 clash, which Gippsland League won by 84 points.

Hazelman replaces Harmit Singh as interleague coach and was looking forward to helping the league rise back up the rankings. ‘‘Our current interleague ranking of ninth

isn’t a true reflection of the standard of football in the major league in Gippsland and with the backing of the Gippsland League board we will endeavour to do everything we can to get the best players playing and putting our league back in the top six,’’ Hazelman said. ‘‘With six new coaches coming into our league at club level for next season our competition looks set for a new look with clubs actively recruiting, which will hopefully make our in-

terleague team as strong as it’s been for some years.’’

Hazelman urged the region’s football community to mark the interleague weekend in their calendars and throw their support behind the team. ‘‘It is important all the clubs and supporters get behind the interleague concept as it creates a flow-on effect back to club level, with the standard of football improving with good interleague results,’’ he said.

Decorated history: newly appointed TRFM Gippsland League interleague coach Steve Hazelman and Gippsland League board member Greg Maidment.

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Having a roll at Leongatha bowls ASKED if he was surprised at how easy the used synthetic surface of the greens had been to sell and Leongatha Bowls Club president, Mr Barry Davidson said, “It worked out pretty quickly.

“We had the idea from Dromana where they sold quickly.”

Eight unlucky buyers were left on the waiting list once all the synthetic grass on offer was sold.

Latrobe City Council purchased the largest quantity and Mr Barry Davidson said the council would have taken the whole lot if it had been quick enough.

The council’s general manager for community infrastructure and recreation, Steve Piasente said the synthetic green was purchased “with a view to its potential future use at local sporting facilities. There is an opportunity to use the material in high traffic areas, such as around oval boundaries or in front of coaches’ boxes.”

The underlay for the new surface was rolled out on Thursday when the unseasonably warm temperature required heavy watering to prevent it from bubbling.

The English manufactured surface being replaced was extremely sensitive to changes in temperature, sunlight and shade which meant it could go from fast to slow to fast in rapid succession making it a difficult surface to play on.

Mr Davidson said, “The new surface is a totally different kettle of fish.”

From the same company, the new surface is modified specifically for the Australian climate which the previous erratic surface was not.

With two rolls of the synthetic grass on the back of his ute, Greg Burge was headed for home.

While not fit for bowls, the grass is in near new condition and Mr Burge plans to use some of what he purchased to resurface his children’s play area.

The rest is destined for the Sandy Point Mini Golf.

Roll on: from left, Chris Wilson, Jeff Wilson and Ben Miles from Berry Sport Surfaces in Mitcham, roll up the surface to be replaced.

AFL Gippsland commission chair resigns ANGUS Hume has resigned as chair of the AFL Gippsland commission and will officially step down at the commission’s annual general meeting on December 4.

The former Toora and Leongatha premiership player and coach was the inaugural AFL Gippsland chair and held the position since the commission’s inception in December, 2012.

Hume was disappointed to resign but felt he was no longer able to dedicate the time required to fulfil the role, having recently taken an appointment in response to the Victorian Auditor General’s Performance Audit of Victorian Catchment Management Authorities.

Hume thanked his fellow commissioners for their support and was proud of the commission’s achievements in his time at the helm. ‘‘I am pleased to acknowledge the support of my fellow commissioners, each of whom has brought vision and

Lucky buyer: Greg Burge secures the two rolls of synthetic grass he bought before heading for home on Thursday morning.

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integrity to football and netball development across our region,’’ Hume said. ‘‘Their vast knowledge of Gippsland and connection to so many clubs and leagues has been invaluable in this period of establishment. ‘‘I also express how pleased I am with our progress in our business development and am particularly proud of everything the AFL Gippsland staff have achieved in such a short time.’’

Barry Switzer thanked Hume for his service to the commission and Gippsland football. ‘‘It’s worth remembering these are voluntary roles and Angus has put in countless hours of his own time to better football in Gippsland,’’ Switzer said. ‘‘His dedication and passion for footy and the region will be missed, but he leaves behind a great legacy for us to build on.’’

AFL Victoria will work closely with the AFL Gippsland commission to find Hume’s replacement.

Great legacy: Angus Hume has provided two years service to the AFL Gippsland Commission and steps down on December 4.

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