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Win for region Investment will flood in to South Gippsland By Jane Ross MILLIONS of dollars will ﬂow in to South Gippsland, following the Coalition’s landslide win in Saturday’s election.

The Barry Beach deep sea port, a passing lane on the Strzelecki Highway, more roads funding, new school buildings at Mirboo North, restoration of the Long Jetty and improvements to health and recreation facilities were promised by the Coalition in the election

campaign. Nationals Leader and Member for Gippsland South, Peter Ryan, will become Deputy Premier and he has pledged to continue his main political focus of looking after his electorate. Despite an expected Greens’ surge, Ken Smith romped back home in Bass. This will be his last parliamentary term. He said a ministry would “be lovely”, adding further clout to this region’s political sway. He wouldn’t be drawn on which one, except to say he was expecting some “role of responsibility”. Ken said he’d feared a surge in the Greens’ vote, but that hadn’t materialised. Not so, said Bass Greens’ candidate Neil Rankine. “We grew the Greens’ vote by 25 per cent.” The Coalition win is a feather in Mr Ryan’s cap. An acrimonious split had left the Liberals and Coalition in the State wilderness. It was Mr Ryan who negotiated with Liberal Leader Ted Baillieu, to bring the Coalition back. Funding has been set aside for a new Leongatha Memorial Hospital, thanks in large measure to lobbying by Mr Ryan. He has pledged to ensure

All smiles: Bass MLA Ken Smith, has been returned.

a shortfall of between $11 and $15 million, is met. On Sunday, Mr Smith promised to unearth and make public a sub regional health plan that includes the upgrading of Wonthaggi Hospital. As far as possible, details of the Wonthaggi desalination plant cost will no longer be secret. He spent much of the election campaign drawing attention to local roads – including the Bass Highway – that have been badly damaged by heavy desalination plant trafﬁc. Bass Coast Shire Council has estimated the cost of repair at more than $12 million, not including the highway. Coalition election promises for this region included: • up to $2 million for the first stage of Port Anthony; • a passing lane on the Strzelecki Highway; • local roads funding, worth millions of dollars; • $6m for Mirboo North Secondary College; • more paramedics; • $3m to restore the Long Jetty; • new lights for night football at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve; • resurfacing Wonthaggi Tennis Club courts; • ensuring upgrading of Wonthaggi Hospital to sub regional; • developing a 24 hour emergency medical centre at Phillip Island; • revealing contractual details of Wonthaggi desalination plant; • ensuring roads damaged during construction of the above are properly repaired; and • supporting the fledgling Bass Coast Education Precinct. Read more on page 3.

Next step: Ted Baillieu, Peter Ryan and the Coalition leadersip group attended a meeting at Parliament House, Melbourne on Monday morning prior to the announcement of the Coalition’s election win. Photo courtesy Herald Sun.

Police defend shooting - page 5.

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THE crowds turned out for the seventh annual Buskers Festival in Korumburra on Saturday, though rain in the afternoon forced the competition into the Austral Hotel. Guitar soloist, Jenny Biddle of Flemington won the major open solo category and the opportunity to record at the Dex/ Newmarket Studios. A similar number of busk-

ers entered the festival this year as in 2009. Two stages were set up on Radovick Street and near Kelly’s Bakery for performers,while others lined Commercial Street. In other categories primary group was won by The 3 Spunks, primary solo Allira Fairlam, secondary group Xcess, secondary solo Karlee Hayes and open group Psycho Wombat.

Youngsters Annie and Holly Forsyth won the song writing competition. Junior song writers Allira Fairlam and Penny Mitchell won encouragement awards. Cr Mimmie Jackson officially opened the festival. Major sponsors were South Gippsland Shire Council and Korumburra Business Association. Winner of the $2000 travel voucher raffle first prize was Sybil Leris at the Loch Pub.

Musical skill: Ashleigh Honan of Nyora was busking in the main street. She is surround- The 3 Spunks: Sarah Edney of Leongatha, Haley James Pellin: on the Radovick Street ed by her supporters Jacob Zwiersen, Jordan Waycott, Ash O’Neill, Josh Williams, Brock Norton of Leongatha and Janie Gordon of Leongatha stage on Saturday afternoon. Dorling, Blake Cosson, Lucars Bardo and Ryan Stewart. made a talented trio.

Dumbalk opens boots

DUMBALK’S ﬁrst ever car boot sale was mainly a success though the predications of wet weather likely kept some sellers and treasure hunters away.

Selling bric-a-brac: Dollar residents Ben East and father Adrian with some of the goods they were trying to sell.

It was timed to coincide with the campdraft, which was also being held in the recreation reserve area. There were about 15 stallholders placed around the oval. Dumbalk and District Progress Association secretary Bev Hanley said there was plenty of bric-abrac on offer. “It’s going well and everybody is selling a bit,” she said around mid-morning. Local ladies were selling plants they had grown, with proceeds going to the CFA. The Relay for Life had a stall with information about the event as well.

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People first policy pays off By Jane Ross PETER Ryan credits the Nationals’ “very grassroots campaign” for its success at this state election.

His seat of Gippsland South was never in doubt, although he said during the campaign that he never takes anything for granted. Speaking to The Star yesterday, Mr Ryan said he would ensure “with every bone in my body”, that his dictum that his electorate comes first in his political life, would be honoured. “The Nationals have stood in this parliament for 93 years on behalf of country Victorians and we pride ourselves in what we do.” He said in a geographical sense, the Nationals now represent about three quarters of Victoria. Not so long ago, they were a spent force. When Jeff Kennett lost the 1999 election to Labor’s Steve Bracks, the Coalition fell apart. Peter took the lead of the Nationals and when Ted Baillieu did the same with the Liberal Party, Peter saw an opportunity. He said yesterday that the timing of that opportunity had been critical. If the Coalition was to have the time to forge its alliance, find common ground on policies and launch an assault on Labor, action was needed. Accordingly, at the start of 2008, the two men, who profess a deep respect for each other, announced that they were re-forming the Coalition. Much hard work followed, but as Mr Ryan noted early yesterday afternoon, that timing had turned out to be perfect. He agreed it hadn’t taken long for the Coalition to return to being a force to be reckoned with. His own party had won an extra seat, wresting Gippsland East from Independent Craig Ingram. Assuming, as seems definite, that the Coalition gains government in Victoria, Mr Ryan said his constituents would begin to see movement on his election policies, including funding for roads, $2.1m for work at Leongatha Secondary College and $6m for Mirboo North Secondary, $3m to restore the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool, more paramedics and funding for the port of Barry Beach. Mr Ryan told The Star

Here you go: Phil Piper of Mirboo North for the Greens, Eva Hirt of Yarram for Country Alliance, Maree Bath of Koonwarra for the Nationals and Nicholas Peck of Trida for the ALP outside the Dakers Centre in Leongatha. that Premier John Brumby, was not prepared to concede defeat until all the necessary vote counting has been done. Accordingly, the election result may not be known until later in the week. His adviser Sonia Heath, who accompanied Peter on the 30-hour, 30-town marathon that ended his election campaign, described him as having extraordinary stamina. The marathon finished at 6pm on Friday, followed by an unexpected drive back to Melbourne from Ballarat, courtesy of an electrical storm that made flying impossible. At 11.05 the following night, Mr Ryan was holding a press conference. Ms Heath said Mr Ryan had done a remarkable job as leader and had held three portfolios in the Shadow Cabinet, so his stamina spoke for itself. Ken Smith, the Liberal Member for Bass, started his new parliamentary term by vacuuming his Wonthaggi electorate office. He said he’d come out in front in polling booths

where that had not occurred before; Corinella, for example. The Wonthaggi and Wonthaggi North booths were strong too. And, in Mary Knoll where constituents had reacted angrily to his Private Members’ Dying With Dignity Bill in 2008, his support was strong. This will be Ken’s last term in parliament. He said he’d be 69 when the next state election rolls around and that’s enough. Does he want a ministry? “That’d be lovely. I’ll obviously have some position of responsibility, but I’ll have to wait and see what it is.” Mr Ryan said he’d be just as happy continuing to serve his electorate, because that is what he enjoys the most. And those in his electorate can expect that he will take up the cudgels for

some desperately needed services. These include repairing damaged roads, improving ambulance coverage and upgrading Wonthaggi Hospital. The latter is an intrinsic part of a sub regional health plan, the details of which Mr Smith is determined to uncover as soon as possible. The plan is apparently in place and he was fully expecting a last-minute election announcement about it by the Labor Government; but it never came. Mr Smith walked into his Wonthaggi ofﬁce at 6 on election night. Former State Roads Minister Geoff Craige and others were there waiting for the count. “I couldn’t believe the trend that was showing,” Mr Smith said. “I had had some concerns about the Greens. I

thought it might have been very close for me.” The Greens’ candidate who was bothering him was Neil Rankine, a well known Wonthaggi resident who has been an active desalination plant protestor. The third force in Australian politics failed to live up to community expectations of claiming a number of inner city seats, but Neil is happy with his result. “We grew the Greens’ vote by 25 per cent,” he said and on election day, there were 104 people at Bass polling booths, handing out Greens’ how-to-vote material. “We’ve had a reasonable go and the movement is growing. I’m seriously

Joy of democracy: Margaret and John Freeland of Outtrim vote at Korumburra on Saturday afternoon. thinking of standing again in four years.” Mr Smith is looking forward to being in government. For one thing, it will mean he can visit and tour the Wonthaggi desalination plant. He said the former Water Minister Tim Holding had barred him from there. The Coalition has promised to make desalination contracts public and Mr Smith is determined to see this through. Although, he warned, there could be commercial-in-confidence aspects that would have to remain secret. Before and during the election campaign, many people had asked him to commit to reopening War-

ley Hospital at Cowes. He would not do so. He told The Star it would not have been right for him to say so, knowing the hospital would not be economically viable. Instead, he will work towards a 24 hour medical emergency facility on Phillip Island, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, particularly over summer. With 70 per cent of the vote counted in the Upper House, Eastern Victoria Region incumbents have been returned. They are theLiberal’s Philip Davis and Edward O’Donohue, Labor’s Matt Viney and Johan Scheffer and The National’s Peter Hall.

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Growth the big issue By Jane Ross ONE of the biggest issues facing coastal shires is population growth. That is the view of Rob Goddard, who chairs Bass Coast Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s audit committee. He said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d prefer to see growth as a challenge, rather than calling it a risk. Mr Goddard has moved permanently to Bass Coast with his wife Helen and, when he saw an advertisement for audit committee members, thought that would be one way he could give back to the community. Mr Goddard is a retired university pro vice chancellor, with a background in the public service tertiary education sector. He retains an ongoing interest in tertiary education provision and is an ardent supporter of university accessibility for country people. He was responsible for La Trobe Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional campuses and said he experienced a lot of pressure to close them. Bass Coast Council was one of the ďŹ rst municipalities in Victoria to appoint an audit committee. Its role is to advise council on ďŹ nancial accountability, internal control, risk management and governance. Mr Goddard said it would not be appropriate for him to com-

Happy to serve: Rob Goddard is enjoying his ďŹ rst foray into local government as chairman of the Bass Coast Council audit committee. ment on the state of the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ nances. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The audit committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role is to give independent advice to council on all processes. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a second set of eyes.â&#x20AC;? As chair, it is up to Mr Goddard to oversee external and internal auditing â&#x20AC;&#x153;and make sure things are ďŹ tting together wellâ&#x20AC;?. He said population growth in Bass Coast Shire was pretty steady, but was full of complications.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;In large part, there are a lot of Baby Boomers moving here and over time, that will put stress on a lot of shire services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure governments appreciate the challenges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 10 or 15 years, it will be hitting home.â&#x20AC;? Mr Goddard said there is a whole range of issues as people age and it falls on local councils to manage the federal services, such as home and community care, for older people. If governments wait 10, 15 or 20 years before acting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in strifeâ&#x20AC;?. He reiterated the dangers of a long held lament of Bass Coast Council ofďŹ cers, that federal funding for the municipality is predicated on its permanent population, with scant regard for the large numbers of part-timers and holiday makers, who require council services too. If adjustments arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made to cater for services for all comers, â&#x20AC;&#x153;challenging issuesâ&#x20AC;? will result. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year there was some recognition of that in grants. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a start,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Goddard, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean the challenge is solved.â&#x20AC;? Sea level rises are another challenge for councils like Bass Coast. Planning ahead is vital because the rises, like the Baby Boomers and their needs, will â&#x20AC;&#x153;creep upâ&#x20AC;?. With the economies of Amer-

ica and Europe struggling, the numbers of visitors to Bass Coast from those parts of the world will decrease. But tourists from China are likely to boom. And, while that will be advantageous for local businesses, there are disadvantages too, particularly in terms of pressure on our roads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy is growing at nine per cent a year, so their afďŹ&#x201A;uence is building and China is one of our biggest trading partners. That will multiply for Bass Coast in my view. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That must have spin-offs here with them coming to see the penguins.â&#x20AC;? The combination of the challenges that Bass Coast faces excites Mr Goddardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests on the audit committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my ďŹ rst foray into local government and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really enjoying it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The issues are very different; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fantastic and very challenging. And, if that makes him sound like the consummate bureaucrat, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another side to him. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an artist. Landscapes and portraits are his speciality and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available for commissions.

Lodge fete success IT wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be November without the Woorayl Lodge fete, which was held on Saturday in Leongatha. Woorayl Lodge ladies auxiliary president Margaret Curley said it had been a wonderful fete when the predications of rain were taken into consideration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve sold quite a few rafďŹ&#x201A;e tick-

ets. The cakes were sold before we could turn around. People are coming and going all the time,â&#x20AC;? she said. Money raised at the fete goes towards the comfort of the residents in the lodge. Margaret said the auxiliary was always looking for volunteers. If you would like to help the lodge contact her on 5662 3530.

Want a sausage? Barry Wilson and Glen McPherson were selling snags in bread.

On sale: Woorayl Lodge volunteer Carol Hoober and auxiliary member Margaret Cooper at the bric-a-brac table.

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Police defend shooting By Isaac McCallum POLICE command has defended the shooting of a man at Dumbalk North last Thursday, saying the man’s actions risked the safety of police.

The shooting was the first of its kind in South Gippsland. Seige commander, Inspector Glenn Weir, said police were forced to react when the 45-year-old threatened them with a firearm out the front of his home. “The police cordon was well back so as not to make him feel too threatened, but then he jumped off the verandah and came towards them, which put the blokes in a position where they couldn’t do anything else but defend themselves,” he said. “Whilst it was unfortunate at the end that the offender was shot, really his actions dictated the outcome. It could have been a lot worse. The members’ actions are fully supported by me.” The inspector rigorously defended the decision to deploy the weapon, and said that the officers were well drilled about how to behave in such situations. The man is believed to have been having personal and relationship issues, and was at first threatening to harm himself with the weapon, said Inspector Weir, of the Bass Coast and South Gippsland Police Service Area. After hours of extensive negotiations, the man, who had been sitting on his front porch, came at the police cordon brandishing the gun. He was subsequently shot in the knee by a member of the Special Operations Group. The man had at one stage got into his car and driven towards the police,

Shooting scene: police guard the site of the shooting last Friday. before deciding to retreat back to the house. “We have hundreds of these incidents yearly that don’t end in shootings. Unfortunately there’s always the possibility that one will escalate as this one has. For every one we do, we’ve been to about a hundred that end well,” Insp Weir said. “At the end of the day all we can control is what we can control, he was negotiated with. There were full time negotiators from Melbourne on scene, talking to him for ages, but his mindset and attitude were such that it was always going to end the way it did.” Police teams from Mirboo North, Leongatha, Meeniyan, Korumburra, Loch and Wonthaggi were at the scene,

as well as specialist resources. More than 50 police were deployed. The man’s family contacted police, concerned for his welfare as they had not seen him, and indicated he may have been at the address. Police arrived at around 10.50am and spoke to the man in the front yard before he produced a ﬁrearm. The ofﬁcers then retreated, established a cordon and called for help from specialist resources. The siege ended about 4pm. The man was airlifted to The Alfred Hospital for treatment, in a stable condition. The matter will be investigated by members of the Crime Department and overseen by the Ethical Standards Department.

Jobs growth Roads blame Retail spread Rain aplenty JOB opportunities continue to be available in South Gippsland, with 169 local jobs advertised between July and September. Vacancies were largely reported in the hospitality, health and community, trades and services, and retail sectors. South Gippsland is also taking part in a project to address skill and labour shortages in the transport ﬁeld. The project is an initiative with the Victorian Freight and Logistics Council.

THE multi-billion dollar expansion of gas ﬁelds in Bass Strait could be responsible for damaging the region’s roads, South Gippsland Shire Councillor, Jeanette Harding said. ExxonMobil is bringing truckloads of equipment down the South Gippsland Highway to the depot at Barry Beach, destined for the Kipper Tuna Turrum Project. The loads are the single biggest loads seen on the highway at any one time, Cr Harding said.

THE commercial centre of Korumburra will be changed, with a new three storey building to be erected on the site of Korumburra Car Co. South Gippsland Shire Council last week unanimously approved a proposal for a complex in Commercial Street, with ofﬁce space at ground and upper ﬂoor levels, as well as four dwellings, with carparking behind. Only two storeys will front Commercial Street. Council received seven objections to the plan.

RAINFALL of 67.5mm at Fish Creek’s Battery Creek reservoir topped the region’s rain ﬁgures over the last week. Of South Gippsland Water’s reservoirs, Lance Creek received 53.8mm, Ruby Creek 52.8mm, Coalition Creek 68mm, Deep Creek 53mm and Little Bass 57.8mm. Managing director of South Gippsland Water, Steve Evans, said: “Storage levels are very satisfactory for this time of the year.” South Gippsland Water will continue to monitor all supplies.

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’Burra rallies for clean-up By Chris Brown A CROWD of more than a hundred people rallied for a cleanup of the old Korumburra saleyards last Wednesday night. They listened as Korumburra Business Association ofﬁcials called for the site to be cleaned up and made secure. KBA president Doug White said the major issue was ensuring the site was made safe. He said the rally was to show Korumburra cared about what happened at the old saleyards. KBA vice president David Amor said over the last four months the saleyards had become atrocious. “Everything has happened since we said we would have this rally.

They have started to mow it and put the fence back,” he said. “It all comes back to Justin Madden and the State Government and he has been the hold-up.” Association member Herb Treacy said the community could not slacken off. “They (the owners) have to get their act together and get into it and get it done,” he said. Among those at the rally was Korumburra resident Mirra Zubcic, who works at Landmark. “We’re sick of this mess. I work across the road, so I am looking at it every day. It’s about time it was cleaned up,” he said. Another Korumburra resident said he had attended the rally to ﬁnd out the future of Korumburra and what was going to happen to the mess. “It’s ridiculous…the drive into

Korumburra looks like a warzone,” he said. “If I left my garden in this mess somebody would be jumping up and down.” Another resident who had moved from Wheelers Hill said the town was all right, but the shire was not progressive enough. “They should have been on this bloke’s heel (about the saleyards site),” she said. The KBA was hoping to have an ofﬁcer from the South Gippsland Shire attend to explain the planning scheme amendment C60, which was announced earlier this month, but the rally clashed with a council meeting. The amendment proposes to rezone the site to Industrial 3 Zone and is currently being exhibited. It may be rezoned as early as January.

Equine park plan push for Stony A REGIONAL equestrian park looks likely to be built at the Stony Creek Racecourse, securing the future of three community groups. South Gippsland Shire Council last week voted to support the development of a regional equestrian facility at the racecourse, and has allocated $30,000 towards further investigation, including developing a concept plan. With no regional level equestrian facility in Gippsland, the Stony Creek site could not only service local clubs but also become a regional hub to lure riders from across Gippsland. The Stony Creek site – currently used by the Meeniyan Pony Club - is ideal, with ample space, 130 horse stalls, parking, existing equestrian facilities, and power and water. The region’s major equestrian park is now located in the Leongatha indus-

trial estate and has been earmarked by council for future industrial use. That site, in Tilson Court, is used by the Berrys Creek Pony Club, Leongatha and District Equestrian Club, and a riding for the disabled group. Since 2006, those groups want to either secure the existing site to develop infrastructure or ﬁnd a new site. A proposal by the three clubs states that any new facility must cater for riders with a disability, have showjumping and dressage space, and an indoor covered area. Other potential sites were investigated but major acquisition costs or lack of existing infrastructure ruled out those options. Cr Mimmie Jackson said many people in the shire were interested in equestrian sports. “I hope that by having a regional facility at Stony Creek, that will address their needs,” she said.

Korumburra cares: more than 100 people turned up to show their support for progress on the old saleyards site.

Youth will miss out YOUNG people in Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay will miss out on job and education opportunities when a bus service expires at the end of this year. The trial bus operated by the Transport Connections Program will end from December 31 due to lack of patronage. But South Gippsland Shire Councillor Kieran Kennedy said youth would lose. “The service Venus Bay offered does not get offered in a lot of metropolitan suburbs,” Cr Kennedy told The Star. The program was a three-year

State Government-funded scheme to increase transport options. Council reintroduced the Venus Bay/Tarwin Lower community transport bus after public outcry, but that service is for older people and people with a disability, and alternates between Leongatha and Wonthaggi. Council recently centralised the Foster community car service at Leongatha due to limited usage. The booking system for the service was managed through an ofﬁcer in Foster, but is now run through Leongatha. This resulted in the resignation of ﬁve volunteers from Foster, but a report to council stated many volunteers did not understand the reasons for council’s decision.

The report stated the service has not been restricted and instead has been extended to Sandy Point and Meeniyan. A bus service between Dumbalk and/or Leongatha and Mirboo North could be offered one day per week. Council has surveyed residents at Dumbalk about this. A trial taxi shuttle service has also been introduced, linking Port Welshpool and Welshpool, connecting with V/Line services. A regional car pooling scheme to help students and apprentices could also be established. Council is part of a regional joint funding submission to government to initiate such a program.

Desal court case advances WATERSHED Victoria’s case in the Supreme Court went to the next stage yesterday. Having

established

a prima facie case, the community group is challenging the legality of the desalination plant memorandum of understanding between Victoria Police, AquaSure Pty Ltd and the

Department of Sustainability and Environment. Watershed president Stephen Cannon, said the memorandum allows for the transfer of private information on protestors between government bodies and AquaSure, the private consortium building the Wonthaggi desalination plant. There was a preliminary hearing in the Supreme Court yesterday, where legal representatives for Victoria Police and the secretary of DSE had to show cause why the memorandum should not be reviewed by the court. This was the ﬁrst time all parties to the matter had met in court. Speaking before the hearing, Elizabeth McK-

innon, solicitor at the Environment Defenders Ofﬁce, said she would be arguing that the Assistant Commissioner of Police exceeded his powers and acted against public policy in placing the interests of a private consortium ahead of the rights of the public. Ms McKinnon said Watershed’s grounds for review included that the Victorian Human Rights Charter and the legal and regulatory framework for the protection of private law enforcement data, were not taken into account when the decision was made to enter into the memorandum.

Mayor heads costs THE role of mayor is still the most expensive job of any councillor at South Gippsland Shire Council.

Cr Jim Fawcett accrued $28,555 in expenses from July 1 to September 30, with $28,150 of that attributed to his councillor allowance and $405 in mobile costs. Cr Mohya Davies was next in line, having spent $12,536, with $2155 due to conference costs. Most other councillors spent between $10,000 and $11,000, boosted by their councillor allowance of $9404. Cr Bob Newton is the cheapest councillor to keep, having spent $9850, including his allowance, fuel costs of $225, mobile phone bills of $181 and a $40 remoteness allowance.

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In reﬂection: Cr Jim Fawcett will stand down as South Gippsland mayor tomorrow.

Raabe leads mayoral race By Brad Lester COUNCILLOR Warren Raabe looks certain to become the new mayor of South Gippsland Shire Council tomorrow (Wednesday).

Only Cr Raabe and inaugural shire mayor Cr Jeanette Harding have confirmed they will be contesting the mayoral election, but Cr Harding conceded she may not have the necessary support around the council table to win the top job. Cr Raabe simply said “Yes” when asked if he would nominate. Other councillors have ruled out contesting. Council will also elect a deputy mayor, a position now held by Cr Mimmie Jackson. Incumbent mayor, Cr Jim Fawcett, last week confirmed he would not seek re-nomination after being the first mayor to serve in the role for two terms. “I think there has been good stability for council but I feel a change of mayor will give officers a different perspective,” he said. He has pledged to now focus on ward issues: pursuing an alternative heavy vehicle route through Leongatha, developing a business zone on the South Gippsland Highway in Leongatha, finding a new use for former railway land and finalising the Mirboo North bushfire recovery program. Regaining council’s planning powers, albeit to a limited extent, has been an achievement of his term. “I’m very surprised at the lack of applications to date (for planning permits) so as we get closer to the review date (De-

cember 31, 2011), we will have more applications and will identify more anomalies in that area,” he said. Among the highlights of his terms have been: • ﬁnally progressing the rezoning of the former Korumburra saleyards; • engaging the community more in formulating council’s budget; • changing council’s meeting procedure to allow public presentations a week before meetings, for a trial period; • creating a deputy mayor position; • formalising recognising indigenous Australians at the start of council meetings; • establishing a policy review committee to consider policy gaps, of which there are 23; and • securing funding for a community centre at Sandy Point. The controversy surrounding his response to a State Government intention to announce changes to the height of the Bald Hills wind farm still haunts him. Cr Fawcett believes managing growth around Nyora will be a signiﬁcant future issue for council, as will the expansion of Korumburra, Leongatha, Mirboo North and Foster, where populations are rising by up to four per cent a year. At Cr Fawcett’s last meeting as mayor last Wednesday, Cr Kieran Kennedy praised the outgoing mayor for his “stellar job”. He noted Cr Fawcett’s ability to make tough decisions and liaise between council and staff, and also praised his wife, Joan, for her support. The mayoral election will be held at council’s Leongatha chambers at 5.30pm.

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POLICE BRIEFS Driver dies A FOSTER man lost control of his car just south of Lundstroms Road on the South Gippsland Highway early Sunday, veering off the road and hitting a tree. The 29-year-old died at the scene at around 3.30am. Police said wet weather conditions had a signiﬁcant impact on the incident. The man was alone in the car, and no one else was involved in the accident.

Lost licence A KORUMBURRA man has had his driving licence cancelled for 11 months after recording a blood alcohol reading of twice the legal limit on Friday night. As part of Victoria Police’s operation RAID (Remove all Impaired Drivers), the man was pulled over at a random breath test site where he blew well over the limit. Operation RAID runs from Friday, November 26 through to Sunday, December 12 and is Australia’s

biggest traffic operation, bringing together police from seven states and territories. The operation is specifically timed to target motorists in the lead up to the busy holiday period, traditionally a time where alcohol consumption increases and more motorists travel between the states. No drivers have been fined at similar tests at Leongatha and Korumburra.

Worker killed A KORUMBURRA man was crushed to death in a sand quarry in Nyora last Monday. It is believed the 49-year-old worker was operating an excavator when a sand wall collapsed, covering the cabin area, around 11.30 -12pm. The man died before paramedics arrived at the quarry half an hour later. The CFA’s Operator Rescue Unit was the ﬁrst on the scene, and by the time the ambulance ofﬁcers had arrived the man was dead. His body remained trapped in the excavator for sometime amidst fears of a further collapse during a recovery mission.

Police and WorkSafe investigators called upon a GO technician and a surveyor to assess the suitability of the area. The Bass Coast CIU will prepare a report for the Coroner. This is the second work-related death in Victoria in under a week, bringing the death toll for this year to 21.

Woman ﬁned

A WOMAN caught walking in the middle of the road in Leongatha on Sunday night has been ﬁned.

The woman, who had just come from hospital, was walking along Koonwarra Road, and threatened to jump out in front of a car before police were called. She was ﬁned for not using the footpath.

Tip robbed

THE Koonwarra tip was broken into on Saturday night, with offenders unhinging the gate and gaining access.

Police said that they were not there for long, with only a small amount of scrap metal stolen.

Traffic worries not so festive THE desalination plant in Wonthaggi will close for the Christmas break between December 24 and January 3. A reduced number of staff will work there between December 18 and January 9 and January 22 to 26. That detail was part of a trafﬁc management report lodged with Bass Coast Council. Local residents have long been concerned about the impact on roads of peak desalination plant trafﬁc combined with the summer holiday rush.

The desalination trafﬁc management liaison group that reported to council, has set that and a number of other measures in place to try to help deal with summer trafﬁc around Wonthaggi. The reduced Christmas/New Year workforce is one. Another is the use of marshalling areas so that workers can park in one spot and be bussed to the plant site. The group is also determined that the desalination pipeline works across the Bass Highway near the Mouth of the Powlett Road, are completed before Christmas.

You’re welcome: everyone is invited to come to the South Gippsland Singers concert at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha on Sunday, December 12. Proceeds go to the Leongatha SES for the purchase of a new light tower. Pictured is musical director Larry Hills hanging out of the truck with, front from left, Singers’ president Rob Vertigan, accompanist Dorothy Warren and Neil Warren from the SES. Tickets are $12 for adults at the door.

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$1.27m surplus for GSHS By Jane Ross GIPPSLAND Southern Health Service has ended the last ﬁnancial year with an operating surplus of $1.277 million.

The service’s 18th annual general meeting heard that when depreciation is taken into account, the figure ends up as a deficit of $900,000, up from $320,000 the year before. That prompted CEO Gary Templeton to comment to The Star that once the new hospital is built, there won’t be depreciation. Mr Templeton played a back seat role during the meeting. Health service board president David Harvey, commented that the gathering in the Uniting Church Hall in Leongatha, reminded him of giving a lecture at university. “Everyone has graduated to the back.” Treasurer Ron Stanley, said there was a cash surplus of $400,000. Good result: from left, Gippsland Southern Health Service CEO Gary He pointed out that not all of the Templeton, board president David Harvey and treasurer Ron Stanley services that GSHS provides are at the 18th annual meeting. funded by the government and comMr Harvey said a part time com“Mark Holmes and Gary Templeplimented the service’s “hard working munications officer has been appoint- ton did a brilliant job going to the and dedicated staff”. ed at the health service “to raise our South Coast planning meetings.” Mr Harvey underscored that. He said the year had been a busy profile” and an issues register may be The president praised staff for winand anxious one, with the board facing introduced to “further develop our re- ning the 2008-09 quality of care report lationship with the community”. two or three “critical issues”. award for small rural health services. The president said he couldn’t “No-one felt the (Leongatha) hos“This year’s quality of care report pital would be closed down, but there discuss what was in the sub regional is better than the last and I fully expect was a perception in the community that health plan, but added: “The board to win again.” services would be reduced.” is pleased with what it has seen. SerHe thanked staff and volunteers for Until the May State budget was vices are likely to expand and there are their services. announced, there was also uncertainty grounds for optimism for the increase The latter were the subject of a about whether the new hospital would of services. be funded. “We are looking to collaborate with DVD shown at the end of the formali“The $20m (announced) was disap- more hospitals in the region.” ties. The DVD included testimonials pointing in many ways, but the grounds Mr Harvey said the plan is “direc- from those who volunteer with the for optimism are considerable.” health service’s palliative care sector. tional rather than dictatorial”.

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HYMNS Alive! The group will be meeting again, the last meeting for 2010 at the Uniting Church in Peart Street, Leongatha. It will begin at 2pm, next Monday, December 6. The group hopes to see you there to build up faith with friends over a cuppa.

LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre will be hosting

the Gippsland Associated Theatre Awards presentations at Mesley Hall on Saturday, December 11. Packed to the Rafters star Angus McLaren will be the guest host. Tickets to the event are open to the public. Call Peter McAlpine for individual tickets or table bookings on 5662 4222. HAPPY birthday to The

Star’s production manager, Mark Drury for tomorrow (Wednesday). MALCOLM and Ruby Lean of Leongatha have a very talented granddaughter, Jessica Lean. Jessica entered a hairdressing competition and won a trip to Paris to compete, where she again won. In March 2011 she is going to Milan for fashion season, and will also be in Vogue magazine. Jessica is the daughter of John and

Gina Lean, who formerly lived in Leongatha. Malcolm was a butcher in Bair Street and John worked for Gleeson’s. EVERYONE wishes Peter McAlpine a happy 50th birthday today (Tuesday). PEOPLE keeping chooks at home in Leongatha are advised to keep their birds locked up at night. Three birds were taken from one home by a fox on Sunday night.

Vin Slee: copping a ﬁsh tail as he tries to negotiate a wet section of the track. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@ www.fourcornersframing.biz SOME 30 club members of the South Gippsland Historical Car Club enjoyed the day at the Stony Creek Go Karts in something that was lower to the ground and that revved just a little faster than what they are used to. The “need for speed” produced some exciting moments on the wet track.

In bloom: Anne Foulds and Heather Poletti enjoy Russ Thorson’s beautiful roses.

Gardens impress FIVE gardens around Meeniyan were open to the public on Sunday to raise funds for the town’s golf club. The club thanks Russ and Maree Thorson, Brian and Pamela Smith, Mavis and Geoff Hogan, Lynne and Geoff Jennison, and Ethel and Len Hanks for making their gardens available. The heavy rain the day before made it a bit harder to present everything as they wished, but their effort was much appreciated by the garden walkers.

Cash sale bonanza “WE were ﬂat out for three hours!” That’s how Kelvin Smith described his special

discount-for-cash evening last Wednesday, at Kelvin Johns Retravision in Leongatha. “We shifted a lot of stock.” In a frenzy of activity, Kelvin and his hard working staff sold three times the amount of stock that they normally would have in a three-hour time span. Goods sold ranged from the small, such as toasters, to fridges, stoves and washing machines. Will the store do that again? “We plan to,” said Kelvin, “but not in a hurry.”

Help please: Leongatha Girl Guides are looking for assistance. Back: Karen Wolswinkel. Middle: Amber Hanson, Laura Brennan, Jesseme Arnason, Alahna Arnason, Ashleigh Challis, Kate Brennan and Maria Chandrasegaran. Front: Tahlia Arnason.

Guides seek help THE Leongatha Girl Guides recently held an open garden walk at the beautiful gardens of Bill and Karen Wolswinkel. The gardens are ablaze with the colour and smell of hundreds of roses, proteas and many exotic plants. Karen is the leader of the Leongatha Lyrebird

Guides and allowed her garden to be open to raise money for a new kitchen at the guide hall. The girls have been without hot water and adequate kitchen facilities for the majority of this year. The garden walk raised some much needed funds to install a new kitchen, hot water service and restump the ﬂoor.

Can you help? The Guides welcome any community help to assist us with our project. While the Guides are more than willing helpers, as children they are not capable of putting in the required ‘man effort’ needed to get the project happening! To help out, call president Bec on 0438 002 999.

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Mayor dreams of precinct, gallery By Jane Ross PETER Paul’s last task as Bass Coast mayor will be to ofﬁcially open the Grantville branch of the Bendigo Bank next Tuesday.

To him, such a community-focused event is symptomatic of his role as shire leader. He’s revelled in having the chance to meet people from all walks of life and acknowledge volunteers and what they’ve done. “There are a lot of people in Bass Coast who love their community.” The year’s activities have included what the mayor calls transformational projects. The Bass Coast Education Precinct is one. A business case has been lodged with the State Government and ﬁngers are crossed for funding in next year’s state budget. “We haven’t shirked issues,” said the mayor, who is also keen to see an art gallery and cultural centre established in Wonthaggi. The senior campus site of Wonthaggi Secondary College is a possibility because that will shift as part of the education precinct plans. “There’s been a sense of achievement with this council. There is still a lot more to be done, but my emphasis has been let’s look at the dissatisfaction of the ratepayers and how can we lessen that and increase satisfaction?” He cited Wonthaggi’s centenary this year as being a real buzz. He’s not seeking a second term in 2011, but hasn’t ruled out standing for mayor again in 2012. Glenyce, his wife of 43 years, has been to many functions with him, but Cr Paul said she has supported him in many other ways too. He said one of his deepest pleasures has been resolving some longstanding impasses between residents and council. Some went back 10 to 12 years.

Mayoral toast: from left, Glenyce joined her husband Bass Coast Shire mayor Peter Paul and Bass Coast chief executive ofﬁcer Allan Bawden at the ‘thank you’ evening at the Purple Hen Vineyard and Winery on Friday to celebrate Cr Paul’s year as mayor. Cr Paul feels much has been achieved by council this year, but he said that was for others to judge. CEO Allan Bawden said: “I have enjoyed working with Cr Paul throughout his mayoral year. He has approached the role with enthusiasm and has worked with councillors to introduce many new initiatives around the conduct of council meetings. I also value the positive working relationship Cr Paul developed with myself and other staff.” And throughout the decision

making, Cr Paul said he has always borne his young grandsons in mind, asking himself if they, as future ratepayers, would be beneﬁting from the council’s actions. “We have to attend to the everyday, but our real function has been are we making a difference to the people of the Bass Coast Shire, from newborn bubs to the person in a nursing home? If we’re not, our role is meaningless.” He sees the transformational projects such as the education precinct, as fulﬁlling this charter.

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Ode to Bert

E D I T O R I A L Change is beneficial THE average Joe could have told us that Peter Ryan and Ken Smith were going to regain their seats during Saturday’s polls. The two incumbents have served this region well, despite being in Opposition and not holding the purse strings of government. But maybe what did come as a surprise to Labor supporters was the extent to which the voting public has delivered a desire for change. While the Labor government has delivered projects to the Gippsland South and Bass electorates, the funding only came about after incessant lobbying by the communities and the sitting MPs. The second stage of the Leongatha Memorial Hospital was ﬁnally approved after years of campaigning and worry by this community and health service staff and volunteers. The same with calls for highway repairs, resulting in money for potholes, but even more was needed. Leongatha Secondary College continues to wait for news of investment for a new school and even last week, government minister Justin Madden had to be pushed by a journalist from this newspaper before saying Mirboo North Secondary College would be considered for funding for urgently needed new buildings. The desalination plant was plonked on the Wonthaggi coast to everyone’s surprise, shattering many people’s dreams of a quiet coastal lifestyle. And then the State Government has been sharing information about people – desal protesters – with the company building the plant. Such a move hardly conveys feelings of trust and respect. The Coalition ran a local campaign showing concern for the community, supporting initiatives driven by locals. They deserve to win their right to govern.

I WAS saddened to read the tribute to Bert van Bedaf following his recent death. Bert was not only a journalist, he was a friend. Bert’s by-line was sadly missing from The Star in 2010. In the many years that Bert and his partner Lerida were our friends while they lived here at Venus Bay, they never declined an opportunity to be part of social gatherings. Not far from Bert’s hand was a little notebook in which he scribbled items of interest. Bert’s camera was also not far away. Bert and I met outside the Venus Bay shops while I was reﬁlling a display of anti-development postcards in early in 2003. Bert and I became re-acquainted. In 1986 Bert’s path crossed mine, when he wrote an article of some breadth in a Melbourne newspaper. Nurses joked at the time that the author must be in love with the subject. The person in that article was the nurse’s union leader of some note. I became the notorious serial pest (of course) and was temporarily sacked for my stand against alleged corruption on the union executive, to which I had been elected. Bert remembered me through that story. The residents of Venus Bay, despite the then lack of by-line, came to know Bert’s way of writing; always accurate but some-

Well liked: the late Bert van Bedaf. times subtle and with a twist in the tail ‘that only those in the know’ would recognise. Bert was ever alert and he partly owned the story of our success after the ﬁve years of campaigning to save the Venus Bay wetlands. The twist in the tail was Bert’s mantra to us when he became leader of a group in Venus Bay helping some of us to become ‘creative writers’. We spent a weekly evening at the VBCC listening to outstanding poetry from resident poets Jim and Robert. Fictional and real life stories were heard and some went on to write in other forums. Bert was a teacher and a supporter of us all. Bert shared the success of other groups around Gippsland with us and was unique in the

VOXPOP! VOX Have you changed to digital TV yet?

No, I haven’t. I’m hoping to get the pensioner’s help otherwise I would have. Jenefer Chitty Leongatha

Yes we do; we get good reception. I like SBS3 with the cooking shows from overseas. Sharon Lagden Leongatha

Yes, I got a new TV a couple of months ago. The reception is excellent. Bruce Freene Leongatha

Yes of course. We bought a digital TV about four months ago. My favourite multi channel is GO! which has Vampire Diaries on Monday nights. Kerrin Taylor Leongatha

way he took every event he was assigned to with serious interest and caught the spirit of every community he wrote about. Bert was keen to read his own stories later at poetry evenings held for a year at VBCC. Bert had some success persuading others to come. I was so proud to read a few weeks ago about Bert’s success with publishing his book. I look forward to reading it. This would have brought happy moments for Bert. Thank you to those who helped this achievement. His giggles of mirth are not far away from my memory. Bert was an inspiration to many who met him and rightly

annoyed those who did not do what the community wanted. Bert was proud of his Dutch origins and taught us how to pronounce Van Gogh. Lerida, whose ballet shop in Leongatha became my connection with them after their move to Leongatha, told of Bert’s step daughter in Europe and impending grandparenthood. An occasional meeting in the street of Leongatha will be missed. On behalf of people like Shirley of Jumbunna, we thank you Bert. Beverley Walker and the people of Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay.

CFA thanks AHEAD of the 2010/11 fire season I want to thank the CFA’s 60,000 members for their hard work and commitment. I strongly believe the person at the front-line of an organisation - in our case CFA firefighters - is the most important person and everything the organisation does should be focused on supporting that man or woman. In my view, a key role of senior management is to provide support and resources so our firefighters feel well sustained, trained, equipped and led. This will be my main focus. CFA is better prepared and equipped than ever before for a fire season and we are held in very high regard across the country as a leader in emergency services. This in no small part is due to the efforts of our volunteers and I know Victorians can once again rely on you to provide a professional service delivery. Another key focus of mine will be ensuring effective education and fire warnings for communities - this is as important as putting out fires. I am excited about returning to the CFA, where I worked from 1993-2001, to take up the position of chief officer after 10 years leading South Australia’s Country Fire Service. Over the next few months I

Chief ofﬁcer: Ferguson

Euan

plan to visit brigades and regional headquarters across the state, and talk with members and discuss issues and aspirations and test some ideas. As the fire season and all its inherent dangers approaches, I implore all CFA members to maintain the highest standards of group and personal safety, particularly those that work on the fire ground. Safety must also remain of primary focus if you are attending any emergency event, whether it be road accident rescue, HAZMAT incidents, or structure fires. I look forward to the challenges ahead and working with you, and other emergency service groups, to deliver an excellent service to the Victorian community. Euan Ferguson, CFA chief officer.

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

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Council to say thanks VOLUNTEERS will be thanked by South Gippsland Shire Council this Sunday (December 5): International Volunteers Day. The civic barbecue will be held at Baromi Park, Mirboo North from noon to 3pm. Invitations have been sent to more than 400 council volunteers. Celebrations will start with a barbecue lunch at noon, accompanied by live music in the rotunda and some old-fashioned games of gumboot toss, potato race, quoits and bocce, with prizes galore. “How to adequately say thank you for the amazing job our volunteers do throughout the year is always a challenge,” chief executive ofﬁcer Tim Tamlin said. “Come rain, hail or shine they are always there delivering Meals on Wheels, driving our Family Service clients to medical appointments and helping out in our bush reserves, at the visitor information centres and

Coal Creek.” Recently, more volunteers have come on board as driving mentors with the South Gippsland Learner Driver Program (known as L2P) which will be ofﬁcially launched at the celebrations at 1pm. L2P is a free program funded by VicRoads and council for young people who experience difﬁculty accessing the 120 hours driving practice required to gain their “p” plates. “We so sincerely appreciate the contributions that our volunteers make that we are appointing a fulltime volunteers co-ordinator on staff to ensure they are appropriately supported in the work that they do,” Mr Tamlin said. “And of course, we are always on the lookout for more people to join our volunteer corps, so please call us on 5662 9200 if you can lend a hand for a few hours at times that suit you.” Many volunteers serve on council’s Advisory and Special Section 86 committees, responsible for man-

aging council activities and assets. Council recently reviewed those committees and found that all Special Section 86 committees continue. The terms of reference will be reviewed for the following committees: Access and Inclusion, Leongatha Memorial Hall, Mossvale Park, Toora Railway Reserve and Recreation advisory committees, Youth Council, and Coal Creek Curatorial Committee. The Mirboo North Creative Village Advisory Committee will be disbanded as the group’s role has now been overtaken by Mirboo Country Inc. Cr Jennie Deane said volunteers’ work was vital. “We need to see whether the work the committees do is suitable within the overall framework of council,” she said. “Hopefully with the proposal before us, we will be able to more closely target the advice we give.”

South Gippsland Shire briefs SG SPLASH, the regional leisure centre based in Leongatha, is performing well against projected ﬁgures. From July to September, the centre received more than 28,546 visits.

COUNCIL has held three community consultation sessions about next year’s budget. Mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said council values the community’s feedback.

THE renovated Cenotaph at Foster looks “amazing”, according to Cr Mohya Davies. Council worked with the RSL to enhance the memorial.

Councillors help out Cr Kieran Kennedy and Cr Bob Newton spent $1650 between them from their discretionary funds, helping volunteer groups. Cr Kennedy gave $400 to the Tarwin Lower Venus Bay Association towards two community websites, and $500 to the Venus Bay Angling Club to install a life buoy and pole on the jetty at Fisherman’s

- lodged via a petition with 95 signatories - in the 201112 budget process.

THE Venus Bay Angling Club has praised council’s director of engineering services, Anthony Seabrook, for council’s recent improvements to the Venus Bay jetty and walkways, and nearby boardwalk.

In sympathy: South Gippsland Shire Council flew flags outside its Leongatha offices at half mast on Thursday, in honour of the 29 who died in a mine blast at Greymouth, New Zealand. Gary and Michelle Templeton took time out of their busy lives working for Gippsland Southern Health Service, to pay their respects. They moved to Leongatha from New Zealand over a decade ago.

TWO South Gippsland Shire Councillors have been on a spending spree to support their communities.

News from last Wednesday’s council meeting

Boat Ramp. Cr Newton gave $250 to the Korumburra Bocce Club towards establishing a bocce court at Korumburra Recreation Reserve, as did Cr Warren Raabe. The Kongwak Tennis Club received $300 from Cr Newton to re-establish the club and enter two junior teams this season. The Meeniyan Progress Association was presented with $200 from Cr Newton’s fund to buy new lighting for the annual art and craft exhibition.

KORUMBURRA people will have to wait for council to make a decision about whether to install another disabled parking space at the lower end of Commercial Street. Council will consider the request

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THE late Bert van Bedaf was praised by mayor Cr Jim Fawcett for his dedicated approach to council reporting. Mr van Bedaf, a Star reporter for many years, died on November 3. Cr Fawcett noted Mr van Bedaf’s inquisitive, persistent and fair reporting style, and the gallery paused briefly in reflection. CEO Tim Tamlin’s performance in his first year in the job has been praised by council. The newcomer has remodelled council’s management structure with the aim of better outcomes, and also played a role in returning the Venus Bay community bus service. His appraisal was the

subject of a short discussion amongst councillors and closed to the public. The new mayor will comment about the CEO’s inaugural term soon. TOORA North artist Lisa Kennedy has opened an exhibition at the Koori Heritage Trust Centre, Melbourne, featuring her watercolour and gouache paintings. The exhibition will then travel to the Stockyard Gallery, Foster and will be opened by the chair of Melbourne 2020, Cr Jennifer Kanis, on December 18. The works will be exhibited from December 16 to January 4. THE young people of Korumburra are showing indications of being ﬁne young leaders, according to Cr Jeanette Harding. She was a judge at the Korumburra Lions Club’s Youth of the Year Quest and noted the winner commented her ultimate goal would be to ensure everyone in the world had a bed and a meal. “That was very

thoughtful for a 16-yearold girl,” she said. LAST Wednesday’s meeting was the ﬁrst to be sound recorded, as part of council efforts to ensure proceedings are recorded accurately. COUNCIL’S sustainability director Andrew McEwen and sustainability planner Christine Hamilton have been praised by the Victorian Sustainability Accord group for their leading edge work in the area of sustainability. Cr Kieran Kennedy said the pair were an asset to council. COUNCILLORS Davies, Fawcett and Jackson have been appointed to a committee to continue working on council’s 2010-11 Localities Review over the Christmas break. The review will consider community concerns about addresses and locality names around the shire, and could result in the locality of Wooreen being reinstated.

Tourists lured

SOUTH Gippsland’s popularity as a tourism destination continues to rise.

Visitor information centres at Korumburra, Foster and Leongatha recorded a 21 per cent increase in the number of visitors from July to September this year, compared to the same period in 2009. A total of 6271 people stopped at the centres. Leongatha recorded the biggest increase, with 356 people – or 107 per cent more – during August. During the same period, council received 24 requests for help from people wishing to start new businesses or expand existing operations.

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Top achiever: APTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general manager Chris Hall presented Jill Carmody with her award at Disneyland in Hong Kong over the weekend. Jill has said that Jetset is down to last cabin availability for its river cruise through Europe.

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STUDENTS were dressed for a garden party at St Laurences Primary School in Leongatha last week as part of Book Week celebrations.

Garden cuties: Chelsea, Tayissa and Jesseme are bright and colourful.

Some children were dressed as ﬂowers or bugs that live in the garden while others were dressed to impress to attend a garden party. Whatever aspect of the theme was chosen, it was obvious parents had put a lot of effort into creating the dress-up masterpieces. The parade was also the ﬁrst time the school had been able to use their halls since construction started months ago.

Garden party theme: Grade 2’s Tahlia, Morgan, Molly and Josh were dressed to impress.

Great mates: Grade 6 students Julian and Riley are Bill and Ben the ﬂowerpot men.

Locusts can obstruct your vision when driving. Be prepared. Locust swarms can be a driving hazard. Swarms can be very dense, and can make it difﬁcult to see the road and oncoming trafﬁc. There are several precautions you can take. You can add insect cleaning agent to your windscreen washer system. This is available from larger

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supermarkets and motor vehicle speciality stores. When travelling in regional Victoria it may be worth attaching an insect screen to the external radiator air-inlet for extra protection. You should also carry spare water for the windscreen washer system, as well as extra cleaning agent and clean

dry cloths. Locusts may also swarm at night so it is important to keep your headlights clean. If locusts obstruct your vision, slow down and pull over safely to the side of the road until the swarm has passed. To report swarm activity call the DPI Locust Hotline on 1300 135 559.

DPI Locust Hotline 1300 135 559

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Bank notches up 100 years WONTHAGGI’S National Australia Bank almost went back in time, literally, last Friday as the bank celebrated its centenary. A huge computer glitch right across Australia meant a lot of their normal services couldn’t be provided, making it feel like it was back to the banking days of 1910! Limited services were provided, with much of the internet banking

down as well as the ATM. Most of the customers understood the problems, however, as banking staff helped as many as they could. Branch manager of Wonthaggi, Leanne Polato, told The Star “banking has changed dramatically over a century, from an era when gold was transported by horse and carriage, to banking services now delivered via mobile phone and internet.” NAB Wonthaggi started in 1910 as the Colonial Bank of Wonthaggi.

The National Bank of Australasia took it over in 1918. In 1981, the Bank merged with the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney to form the bank we know as the National Australia Bank. The branch has been at its current location at 174 Graham Street, Wonthaggi for 19 years. The bank marked the signiﬁcant milestone with an afternoon tea and cutting a cake to hand to customers.

Save our heritage plea By Jane Ross SOME of the residents of Campbell Street,Wonthaggi, are upset about a plan for units on one of the blocks. The street is in an older part of Wonthaggi and one side is covered by a heritage overlay because it reﬂects the town’s coal mining and railway heritage. A Bass Coast Heritage Study has described Campbell Street as “possibly the most distinct row of uniformly scaled cottages in Wonthaggi”. Objectors say a planning application to demolish an existing house and develop three dwellings on the block would have a deleterious impact on the amenity and heritage values of Campbell Street’s historic precinct. Two couples living in the street addressed a number of questions to Bass Coast Council’s November meeting, drawing attention to the heritage nature of the area, housing affordability, density and the inappropriate nature of the development in an historic precinct. Discussing the application, Cr John Duscher said he was very familiar with the area. He said there had been a detailed assessment, mediation and a “great deal of effort has gone in, resulting in changes to the application”.

“It is not unusual to have this development on such a large block. “There was a great deal of discussion some time back on the heritage of this area. The heritage is related to one side of the street, particularly the old railway houses. People have bought those and have restored them. “The heritage issue has caused a lot of angst to council and the community.” Cr Duscher said he respected the view of those who thought council needed to do more to protect heritage areas, but he saw the planning application as “more than reasonable”. Cr Veronica Dowman said if council adopted a review of the heritage overlay “this site wouldn’t be part of it”. “These are modest, single storey dwellings.” Cr Gareth Barlow said he supported the application. “If it weren’t for the heritage over the road, it would go through. The issue is the buildings across the road.” The application has been granted with a number of conditions, including the use of non reﬂective materials and muted tones, a revised landscape plan and management of construction so that the area is not detrimentally affected.

Desal cable damaged in transit PART of the underground cable that will power the desalination plant in Wonthaggi, has been damaged. Following rumours that 20kms of cable had to be replaced, The Star asked construction company Thiess Degremont if this were true. Stakeholder and community relations manager Serena Middleton, offered the following: “A minor portion of underground

power cable is being manufactured in Belgium. “A few hundred metres of this cable was recently damaged in transit between Belgium and Melbourne. The issue was identiﬁed through quality control systems and none of the damaged cable has or will be used on the project. “The project team prepares for these possibilities, identifying risks ahead of time and putting in place contingency plans in case the risks eventuate.

“As part of these contingency plans, we have extra quantities of power cable in reserve and enough spare to replace the damaged cable, without impacting on our construction schedule. “Construction of the 87km underground power supply remains on schedule, with more than 60km of conduit already laid and more than 35km of cable installed.” The conduit is the orange tubing that the cable is inserted through.

Loyal customers: two of the bank’s loyal customers call in for the occasion; from left, branch manager Leanne Polato, Mary Bolding, customer advisor Maree Wittingslow, and Dorothy Ware.

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WONTHAGGI Secondary College riders pedalled 578km over 24 hours during the peak event of the human powered vehicle racing calendar.

The school’s Wonthaggi Wizard Senior HPV team placed fourth at the RACV Energy Breakthrough, held at Maryborough over the weekend of November 19-21. And that was despite the team comprising students from Years 8, 9 and 10 competing in a Years 11 and 12 division. Matt Sullivan guaranteed the team a starting spot in the front half of the grid after recording a fast lap time of two minutes and nine seconds during a practice lap. Wonthaggi started in position 31 from 90 vehicles, on Saturday afternoon. Matt Sullivan got off to a blistering start, beating his best lap time of the previous night. Team captain Nick Foon and Hamish Kentwell followed with some consistent lap times. Emily Parkes, Abby Butler then Anna Kentwell maintained Wonthaggi’s form with solid lap times. Next rider was Maryborough debutant, Loretta Chumbley, who blistered around the track in the fast-

est times for a Wonthaggi female rider in many years. With consistent 2.30 lap times, she was almost as fast as the older boys. Anthony Foon, who had been away, arrived just on dusk to do his ﬁrst stint. With the sun down and conditions cooler, the riders set themselves for longer stints. Matt set a new personal best time with a lap just under the two minute mark on the last lap of his 85 minute ride. He went under two minutes again in his next stint, with a lap of 1.56, the highlight of which was a four lap duel with the fastest bike on track, and race winner, from Bendigo Senior Secondary College. All riders continued with their disciplined riding throughout the morning as the Wonthaggi team stayed on track with a minimum of pit stops. Anthony took the penultimate stint, with a quick six laps of the circuit. He handed over to older brother Nick for his ﬁnal ever ride on the Maryborough track. Nick rode through to the end where he was doused with water by his ecstatic team-mates. The 24 hour race was completed without any incident at all. All riders completed their stints, with the

HPV remaining upright at all times a commendable effort by all riders. The team of eight riders, three student pit crew and six adults arrived in Maryborough on Thursday afternoon to set up camp. On Friday, the team gave a presentation about the history of the team and the effect of fossil fuels on the environment, presented by Nick and Hamish. Abby and Emily followed, talking about training and nutrition. Loretta spoke about safety equipment used by the team when racing and Matt took the judges through the design and construction of the HPV, pointing out the main features and talking about aerodynamics. Anthony spoke about the mechanical systems the drivers used to propel the HPV, explaining the working of the chain, while Anna discussed the braking systems. The ﬁnal pair of speakers were two of the young pit crew, Taylor Forrest and Darian Stebbing, who spoke about the role of the crew during the race. In the afternoon, the vehicle was scrutineered and the design and construction judges were dazzled with their great knowledge of their vehicle.

Above: New legs: the Wonthaggi team changes riders early in the morning. They are pit crew Darian Stebbing, team manager Glenn Sullivan, Abby Butler getting out of vehicle, and Anna Kentwell ready to get in. Photos courtesy Foons Photographics, Wonthaggi. Left: Going strong: Matt Sullivan rides into the evening at the RACV Energy Breakthrough.

Full focus: Anthony Foon leads the pack on a tight corner.

Team Wonthaggi: front: Hamish Kentwell, Loretta Chumbley and Taylor Forrest. Back row: Darian Stebbing, Emily Parkes, Dylan Downward, Anthony Foon, Matt Sullivan, Nicholas Foon, Abby Butler and Anna Kentwell.

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By Jane Ross

JOHN Mattock took one look at the 60 year old photo and joked, “What’s happened to my hair?”

He and his diamond bride Sylv, were out to lunch at the Koonwarra Store, celebrating their six decades as husband and wife. With them were Sylv’s sister Mary Orford, who came down from Albury for the occasion. Sixty years ago, she was matron of honour to Sylv, who looked stunning in a white satin gown with a ﬂowing train. She wore a veil and carried a trailing bouquet of Christmas lilies. She was 18. When they met, John had assumed Sylv was older than she was and he didn’t ﬁnd out her real age until it was revealed at a calisthenics concert. But it didn’t matter because his mind was made up. He was 22 when he waited for his bride at the altar of St John’s Presbyterian Church Essendon on November 25 1950. “It was 115 degrees!” recalled Sylv. The Mattocks raised six children and

moved to Wonthaggi to live 27 years ago. Both are life members of the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine and although he didn’t work in the mine, John used to lead tours there. He and his wife have also enjoyed indoor bowls. What’s their secret to staying together through the ups and downs of life? “Lots of laughter, fun and a caring loving family,” Sylv replied. She and John spent most of last week celebrating their diamond wedding. There was lunch out in Wonthaggi early in the week, lunch in Koonwarra with three of their daughters and Sylv’s sister on their actual anniversary on Thursday, and dinner out that night, with lunch again on Friday. “Sixty years is pretty amazing,” remarked Glenda O’Connor, their ﬁrst born. Glenda was at lunch in Koonwarra with her sisters Sharon Sartori and Lisa Forsyth. Another sister, Maureen Payne, lives in Echuca, while their brothers Wayne and Ray live in Wonthaggi and Cowes respectively. There are 14 grandchildren and two great grand daughters.

Special day: Sylv (left) and John Mattock with their matron of honour Mary Orford, during a 60th wedding anniversary lunch at the Koonwarra Store last Thursday.

100 years on, school still teaching TURNING 100 is a big milestone in anyone’s books and Wonthaggi Primary School achieved that feat recently. The school community marked the occasion with a gathering of current and former students, staff and parents. The Star this week presents more photos from the community’s special day.

Past students: Don Gall, Teri Burns (Menzies), principal Wes Holloway and Alistair Stirton.

Ink pens: Karla Williams, Bridgette Lowe, Katelyn Hollands and Olivia Peterson learnt how to use ink pens.

Memorabilia: Greta Wilson and Shirley Moresco admired the old days.

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Pulling support for charity IT takes an awful lot of ring pulls to make a wheelchair, but that’s a challenge that Jo Emery has been happy to set herself. For the past six years Ms Emery has collected a mountain of ring pulls from aluminium cans to give to a charity which melts them down to make artiﬁcial limbs. Up until now, she has collected the weight of an adult and a child’s wheelchair. “It’s just something I heard about and wanted to do,” Ms Emery said, who has recruited family and friends to help collect the tabs. Bass MP Ken Smith, whose ofﬁce is also a collecting point for the ring pulls, said it has been a remarkable effort on

Wheel fun: students Alyse Brusamarello, Flynn and Pearl Edwards and Riley McKie, with Steven Inger and Gene Parini.

Jo’s behalf. “It’s a fantastic effort when you consider how many cans of drink and cans of baked beans have been consumed to collect that many tabs,” he said. Ms Emery is a member of the Lions Club of Wonthaggi and her efforts have not gone unnoticed by the club, which has decided to take the collection on as a major project. Club president Michelle Turner said ring pulls can be dropped off to the club’s regular weekend sausage sizzle outside Wonthaggi Safeway and Big W, at Mr Smith’s ofﬁce or Wonthaggi Tyrepower. Ms Emery is also happy to pick up sizeable donations if need be. Call her on 5672 3129 to arrange a time.

Stay fit, kids told A GROUP off hard h d working ki kids attended a morning full of fun and energy to promote the beneﬁts of an active life at Wonthaggi North Primary School. Charity minded: Bass MP Ken Smith, Jo Emery and Michelle Turner, encourage others to join the cause.

Steven Inger from Wheelchair Sports Victoria and Gene Parini, program co-ordinator for GippSport, inspired the boys and girls to keep ﬁt.

Child d Children were encouragedd to accept wheelchair sport and to be more aware of people with disabilities. Steven spoke of how his life has been enriched and how he has overcome adversity to get where he is today. Students were told about the beneﬁts of sport, injury prevention and how to make smart road safety decisions.

The talk Th lk was reinforced i f d with ih a game of wheelchair basketball, to enable students to experience wheelchair sports for themselves. “Some of the students at Wonthaggi North Primary School adapted very well to playing basketball in a wheelchair, and made speedy attempts to recover loose balls and to score for their team,” assistant principal Loree-Lee Jackson said.

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Youthful passion By Tessa Hayward

NATHAN Looby, a Year 8 student, successfully organised a mental health forum for his fellow students last week.

Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College held the forum on Wednesday which received a great turn out. Nathan’s mother, Carlene Hurst, works at Foster Hospital and often speaks about mental illness at South Gippsland Secondary College. Nathan decided he wanted to do something for his school. Together, Nathan and his mother organised professionals in the ﬁeld to talk to students. “Nathan got it all started and I helped out,” Ms Hurst said. The main aim of the forum is to inform students of how to help: “Look for signs, ask if they are okay, listen to them and then seek help together,”

Awareness: Carlene Hurst and son Nathan Looby organised the event.

Learning: Georgia Higgins and Jess Ryan furthered their knowledge of mental illnesses. Ms Hurst said. The forum was kept basic so students could understand the information being given. A crossword was given to students to ﬁll out

and place in a draw for an iTunes voucher. “The crossword was all about mental health, they had to take the information in to be able to complete it,” Ms

Hurst said. Junior co-ordinator Tara Cox said: “Nathan and his mum put a truckload of work in to the event and came out with great results.”

Knowledge: Jackson Harry and Brittini Hayward learnt about mental illness.

Party marks 90 years By Tessa Hayward

KORUMBURRA RSL Women’s Auxiliary is now the second oldest auxiliary in the state.

Happy birthday: Evelyn Carfrae and Pat Holloway cut the 90th anniversary cake.

The group celebrated its 90th year last Thursday with a room full of members, friends and special guests. President Marg Issel said: “There are no founding members left, but a daughter of one of them is present today.” Wilma McLennan, the daughter of Mrs Ludge, a founding member of the women’s auxiliary, was present for the celebrations. Special guest Margaret Jorgensen, vice president of the RSL women’s council, gave an inspiring speech to

remind members to stick together. “There is always someone out there who needs a friend,” she said. Helen Patching, Mary Fields and Joy Anderson were presented with the 15 years Silver Star to recognise their contributions to the auxiliary. Also present was John Gow, ex-state executive member of Anzac House. He served with Bruce Ruxton, former Victorian RSL president. Entertainment for the afternoon was provided by Rob and Val Vertigan. They sang, played musical instruments and told jokes. The room was packed to the brim and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves despite the pouring rain outside.

90th anniversary: vice-president of the RSL Women’s Council of Victoria, Margaret Jorgensen; Ros Bryan; the three Silver Star recipients Helen Patching, Mary Fields and Joy Anderson, and president of the Korumburra RSL auxiliary, Marg Issel.

Mayor bids farewell AS I complete my last week as mayor, it is timely to acknowledge the support, guidance and on occasion, criticisms of my fellow councillors during my two year term. We have rightfully operated as a group of independents with a variety of objectives and passions and our voting patterns have reflected that. I would hope no councillor has felt excluded from the decision making process, even though they may not always have been happy with the outcome. Our decisions have been made collectively over the last two years for many new initiatives that included: • an improved budget engagement process plus a review and implementation of meeting frequency, procedures, location and public presentation; • in the budget we addressed both employment and financial resources for planning, information technology and community engagement; • created a deputy mayor position; • positive and sensitive recognition of indigenous Australians; • creation of a policy review committee to identify policy gaps and formalise that process. • our audit committee has initiated a review of council risks and will program audits around that analysis; • successful representation to the Minister of Planning regarding C48 and the return of our planning powers courtesy of C51; • delegation of all but the most sensitive or contentious planning decisions to planning officers; • purchase of the Carinos Complex. This acquisition is significant as it provides strategic flexibility in addressing council’s occupancy requirements for the next 10 to 15 years at a fraction of the price a purposebuilt building would have cost; and • improved relationships with state and federal and government

departments such as RDV, DPCD Vic Roads etc. I believe we have approached that delicate balancing role of advocating and representing the views of our community well. These achievements deal with issues around governance, policy and strategy and are the areas where we leave an enduring legacy. They are the most difficult to work on, but provide officers and community with the tools and guidance necessary to drive community benefit. Change is a slow process, especially in local government. I look forward to the next two years to continue that process. To those most ardent observers of council business, the press, I extend my thanks for your reporting of council matters. You have been inquisitive and demanding where required, but have at all times been fair and accurate. To those keen members of the community who often attend council meetings, I thank you. While I have not always been able to help you, you have kept community concerns foremost in my mind. To the members of the community generally at the many functions I have attended, you have been informative, courteous and respectful of the position. Many thanks to my business partner Jim Pickersgill, our staff and our clients in my other job. They have allowed me the time to pursue my passion for our community. Finally, a very big thank you goes to my wife and friend, Joan. She has sacrificed many nights and put up with my preoccupation and mood swings. I know she is looking forward to more time at home. By default I have lost control over the TV remote. I doubt I will win the battle to reclaim it! Cr Jim Fawcett Mayor

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Celebrating the end in style YEAR 12 students at Leongatha Secondary College celebrated the completion of exams and the end of their schooling life with a formal at Mesley Hall on Friday, November 19.

Joined by their parents and some of the teaching staff, students dressed up for the occasion in semi-formal attire as they enjoyed a meal, followed by some dancing. The theme for the night was “Casino Royale”. The college’s assistant principal

Tracey Summerton said this was the 10th year of the formal and most of the 73 VCE students made it to the night. It was a ﬁtting way to celebrate the end of an era as students contemplate the next step in their careers.

Leaders gather: the college’s school captains gather at the formal, from left, Matt Witherow, Georgie Wray-McCann, Phoebe Kuhne and Terry Fleming.

Glamourous: looking resplendent in their formal attire were Year 12 students, from left, Amy Redmond, Courtney McIndoe, Kelly Barter, Bianca Bennett, Sarah Pescarini, Arliah Lappin and Dana Irving.

The lads: Year 12 boys celebrated the end of schooling, from left: Tim Ogden, Sean Westaway, Mitchell Ellicott and Cameron Stone.

Exams over: Luke Bowman, Josh Chalmers and Tyson Pate let their hair down at the formal.

In tune: the music camp offers a unique opportunity for young musicians.

Excitement: talking football and other issues were, back from left, Tyson Pate, Dyson Heppell, Cameron Stone, John Holloway and Matthew Wilcox. Front: Josh Chalmers and Thomas Corry.

Musicians set to flourish MORE than 150 students from five South Gippsland Secondary Schools will join together for three days of music this week. The annual South Gippsland Schools Music Program Music Camp will be held at Wonthaggi Secondary College. Students from Korumburra, Leongatha, Mirboo North, South Gippsland and Wonthaggi secondary colleges will learn new skills, play in a variety of groups, make friends from other schools and have fun in what is always a highlight of the year for the music program. The non–residential camp, held at Wonthaggi Secondary College for the first time, runs from today (Tuesday) to Thursday. The sound of guitars, flutes, drum kits, tubas, voices and a myriad of other instruments will fill the school as most classrooms are used for tutorials and rehearsals. Camp participants will receive instruction from 35 tutors and conductors including the renowned Melbourne musicians and educators, Sue Bradley, Sue Arney, Glenn Calder and Monte Mumford. All are former SGSMP staff members, back

for this year’s 25th anniversary celebrations, along with a host of other former students and staff. All musicians and staff perform in a ‘massed item’ as a ﬁnale to the camp, which is always the highlight of the Thursday evening concert. Tickets are available from Lynn Poletti at Leongatha Secondary College, West Campus Ofﬁce, or on 5667 2201. This year, the Music Camp Concert will be held at 7.30 pm on Thursday, December 2 at the Wonthaggi Arts Centre, Graham Street, Wonthaggi. Eleven performing ensembles including concert and jazz bands, guitar, keyboard ensembles, a vocal group and a rock band will showcase a sample of the music they have created during the camp. Members of the public are very welcome to attend the concert and marvel at the ability of these young musicians. Tickets cost $10 for adults, children $5 and may be purchased at the door or by contacting the music co-ordinator at any of the participating schools.

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Massive clearance sale By Tessa Hayward

THREE Leongatha businesses joined forces for a massive clearance of stock in Leongatha Memorial Hall last week. Panthers Mensland, Shan’s Lingerie and Leisure and Great Southern Outdoors had heavily reduced items for sale under the one roof. Panthers Mensland featured half price luggage, new season’s menswear, jeans and half price suits. “The sale’s going well, it has been really popular,”

employee Jessie Spencer said. Great Southern Outdoors had camping and fishing gear, swags, shoes and clothing on sale. Karen Lawson said they were happy with the progress of the sale. Shan’s Lingerie and Leisure was a popular stop for customers with lingerie, leisurewear, sleepwear and swimwear heavily discounted. “I am very pleased with the clearance,” owner Shirleyanne Wright said The sale went for fiveand-a-half days and finished on Saturday.

Discounts galore: Jessie Spencer of Panthers Mensland with the bargain priced menswear.

Fishy bargain: Karen Lawson of Great Southern Outdoors with discounted rods and tackle.

Left: Hall sale: Shan’s Lingerie and Leisure owner Shirleyanne Wright (right) assists customer Cindy Munro.

Mayor’s message Cr Peter Paul

Students honoured Summer fun here again

WONTHAGGI and Inverloch school leaders have been congratulated at a formal presentation ceremony hosted by Bass Coast Council.

Mayor Cr Peter Paul said: “The awards recognise students who display leadership qualities through respect, responsibility, friendship, leadership or academic excellence. “These students have not only displayed leadership qualities but have been role models for their schools and the community.” The Bass Coast Young Leaders Award Program was introduced in 2007, aiming to foster young leaders in the community.

A second ceremony will be held this week for students from Bass Valley, San Remo and Phillip Island schools. The awards are available to primary school students in Grade 5 and secondary students in Year 10. Teachers nominate the students and participating schools receive $300 towards the education expenses of the nominated students. Winners were: Inverloch Primary: Nicky Lawson, Courtney Teakle. St Joseph’s Wonthaggi Primary: Anna Kirk, David Bulbulian. Wonthaggi North Primary: Ally Cengia, Ally Kershaw. Wonthaggi Primary School: Jade Dalton, Brock Niessen. Wonthaggi Secondary College: Rebecca Egan, Anthony Foon, Mitchell Sanders.

Power bill hits hard BASS Coast Council pays $16,000 a year in electricity bills. And that’s just for the Wonthaggi Civic Centre. If the charges were levied at the current residential rate, the cost would be closer to $33,000. The council’s environment department is trying to reduce both the bills and the annual greenhouse gas emissions created by the civic centres at Wonthaggi and Cowes, as well as the Cowes Heritage hub. Staff told councillors at their November meeting, that a package of energy savings for the Wonthaggi ofﬁces would cost $56,974 and would result in annual greenhouse gas emission reductions of 98.13 tonnes. It would take 4.8 years to pay off the energy saving package. A similar idea for the buildings at Cowes would cost $27,535, resulting in greenhouse gas emission reductions of 31.3 tonnes a year, with a pay back period of 3.5 years.

Meals roster (Leongatha) South Gippsland Specialist School, Leongatha Secondary College, Woorayl Lodge Auxiliary (7, 9, 10 & 11th) and National Bank (Tues 8) will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning December 6, 2010.

THE lead up to Christmas is always a busy time and at council, the situation is no different. We have been working through a number of local issues, including roads, impact of the desalination plant, preparing for the busy summer period, raising bushfire awareness as well as many other matters important to our community. Some of these have been discussed in the public domain and all have attracted prominent placement in our local papers. I can assure all readers that these issues are also important to council and will continue to be dealt with in order to get the best outcomes for the groups concerned, ratepayers and council. The degradation to roads in Bass Coast due to an increase in heavy traffic is highly visible. Council officers are having ongoing discussions with VicRoads and the companies building the desalination plant to ensure this is addressed. Roads need to be rebuilt to a satisfactory standard when the vast majority of truck traffic stops. Over the next two months we will be working hard to manage the impacts of the holiday season, monitoring the behaviour of Christmas and New Year’s Eve revellers as well as putting our bushfire preparedness into full swing. In January there will be a full review of the Christmas and New Year period to assess how we manage our Summer Safety program in the future. Recently there was a public meeting regarding the rate strategy for farmers which will again require a significant amount of time to ensure the right balance is struck. This issue potentially has ramifications for other ratepayers. All these issues occupy a lot of space and energy and keep councillors focused on the best outcomes for the Bass Coast community. At all times council is open to suggestions from groups and individuals on a different approach or strategy to how we handle certain issues. We are always prepared to listen. On another note, I congratulate all the Bass Coast students who have been nominated by their schools for the Bass Coast Youth Leadership Awards. Our presentation last week in the Council Chamber highlighted some of the wonderful work done by our student leaders. It was a pleasure to be present. Finally, next week will be my last mayoral column and I will comment on some of the issues, projects and highlights of 2010. Cr Peter Paul, Mayor Bass Coast Shire Council

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Milpara Community House news Responsible Service of Alcohol, Food Safety Level 1 and Food Safety Level 2 courses will be held on Friday, December 3. These courses are in high demand if you are seeking employment in the hospitality or health industries. Milpara is offering a discount to school leavers who enrol in both RSA and Food Safety Level 1. Bookings are essential. For further information please contact Milpara on 5655 2524. ****** Due to popular demand, we will be running a second set of ﬁrst aid courses, these include Apply First Aid, CPR and Administration of Adrenaline for Anaphylaxis, on Sundays, December 5 and 12. If you are interested please contact Milpara on 5655 2524 and book your place. ****** Are you over 60 and want to learn how to use your computer to bank and shop online? The Telstra Connected Seniors program will help you. This very informative workshop will be held on Tuesday, December 7 from 10am to noon. Limited places available, please call Milpara for bookings on 5655 2524. ****** CD and DVD Burning course to be held on Tuesday, December 14 from 1pm to 4pm. Learn how to write to a CD or DVD to back up ﬁles, copy information and photos etc. Bookings essential. ****** Are you 50 or over? Would you like to access the internet and keep in touch with family and friends. Milpara is proud to be able to provide an internet kiosk funded by the Australian Government for you to access. Please contact the co-ordinators on 5655 2524 for available times. ****** The next Well Women’s Clinic with Evie Harle (GSHS) will be held on Wednesday, December 8. This clinic provides pap smears, blood pressure checks and women’s health information. Please call 5655 2524 for bookings. ****** We require volunteers for the following; an enthusiastic person to facilitate our playgroup; a gardener to assist with maintaining our garden beds; and more computer volunteers to help seniors learn how to access the internet. If you are interested in any of these positions please contact Sandra or Belinda.

Lily Joyce Cooper was born on November 15 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. She is the ﬁrst child for Laura and Alex of Inverloch. YOUSIF Nichola Joma Wani Doka was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on November 9 to Cealia Abi and Nichola Doka/Joma of Wonthaggi. Yousif is a new brother for Santo, aged 14, Charles 11, Emanuel, seven, Juma, ﬁve and Maryam, two.

JOHN Alfred James was born on November 18 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital to Leon and Melissa of Mirboo North. He is a little brother for BrittanyRose, 11 and Lillian, 15 months.

Jett Joseph Hutchison was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on November 18 to Debbie Watson and David Hutchison of Wonthaggi. Jett is a new brother for Angus, aged eight and Kobe, six. QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8250

Church Times ARIES - March 21 - April 20

This is a lively week if you are a student, as you absorb and dispatch a host of new ideas. Pets may ﬁgure in the picture this week. Financial responsibilities must not be neglected. TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

Travel planning and increased prestige may be on the week’s agenda. The key is to leave nothing to chance. Be sure to carefully review your family’s health priorities. GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

A determined and co-operative effort leads to an amicable solution to a family dispute. New interests may be too diversiﬁed - the key is to experiment, then select the most appropriate choices. CANCER - June 22 - July 22

Necessity indeed proves the mother of invention, in a week that features a series of challenging situations. Also featured this week - a major announcement and a string of invitations. LEO - July 23 - August 22

Before taking on a new assignment, be sure that expectations are understood by all parties. Children respond positively to your example but older relatives may disagree with your suggestions. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

Be more decisive this week and don’t put off anything any longer whether it’s at the workplace or at home. Family tensions ease, but it’s up to you to take the initiative. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

An enterprising Librian can create a new system that wins praise for its efﬁciency. You also excel in motivating others, but in romance, brush up your communication skills. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

A labour of love may prove more labour than love. Avoid volunteering too quickly. Don’t rush your partner into making a commitment. In relationships, spontaneity is all important. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

Long term projects are highlighted. This is a good week for laying the groundwork or designing a blueprint for your professional future. Insurance and related policies require careful review. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

Your present workload increases. The key is to delegate tasks to appropriate individuals. A romantic breakthrough may happen during the weekend. Moneywise, this is the week to implement a budget. AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

Spontaneity is important in romance, but a more methodical approach earns plaudits in your career or educational pursuits. Listen closely to a ﬁnancial advisor, especially if considering a change in direction. PISCES - February 20 - March 20

This is a great week for enlarging your friendship circle and entering cautiously into a partnership arrangement. Experimentation pays off in a career or academic enterprise. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

You are known for the depth of your emotions and the degree of your caring. You are adaptable, but often too adaptable for your own good. Making a commitment can be difﬁcult, but it pays signiﬁcant dividends.

ANGLICAN: Wednesday, December 1: 9.30am Woorayl Lodge HC; 10.15am Koorooman House HC; 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Friday, December 3: 7.30pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk HC. Sunday, December 5: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am. ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am. ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion. CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am and 6pm: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Vic Butera 5655 2478. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Leongatha South Gippsland Liberty Fellowship - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday services: 11 am and 7pm. Office: 5662 3100. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Communion Service 11 am: Evening Holy Spirit Revival 6pm: Phone:

Ps. Chris Chetland 5674 3867 or 5672 4660. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School 11.30am. CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday. Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday. Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass. Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass. Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass. KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214. GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Strongly family oriented church meets at The Grain Store, Mirboo North, Sundays: 4-5.10pm Communion, 5.15-6pm Bible Studies for Adults, Youth and Children. Friday evenings: Home Fellowships 7.30pm; Youth Activities. Enquiries: 5668 2226 Bob Stevens. SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Kid’s Club - Tuesday, 4 - 5pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain Claire Emerton or Lieutenant Rachael Collins, ph. 5662 5122. SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228. PRESBYTERIAN: Weekly Worship Service 10am Sunday, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Phone Rev. Dr D. Clarnette 0409 236 981 or elder Col Rump 5662 2107. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church

meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. 7.30pm service: All Sunday evenings except 1st Sunday of the month, 5pm service. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, November 21, 9am and 10.45am. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am. Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday. BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366. BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769. MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall. COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm. SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8250 ACROSS 6. Painting sea-green? (5-6). 7. Straight from the market (4). 8. Right at the bottom are the hardest drinkers (8). 9. Pots the new growths (6). 10. Establishing the offence in the case (6). 12. Diminishes when the beat alters in it (6). 15. Was adequate when brought to table (6). 17. Go on anyhow, once one has turned in (8). 19. You’ll find one in the tool-kit, or bag (4). 20. News that won’t please the RSPCA! (3,5,3). DOWN 1. Take the man in a beer and set off (5,3). 2. The wives take the brother outside (6). 3. A horse and trap; very fine, indeed (6). 4. Seat with which the civil servant is familiar (4). 5. Rip out the numbers, back in the cell (6). 6. Anger at what could be rain seeping through (5). 11. Love music (8). 13. Big noises: many coming in with flowers (6). 14. Are understood when you find yourself on marshy ground? (4,2). 15. Appeared to be sewn together, you say (6). 16. Seeing there’s some money in. go in for it (5). 18. Be apt to play the ministering angel (4).

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Water wise move By Tessa Hayward ONE lane of Bair Street, Leongatha was blocked off last Wednesday as council gardeners replaced garden beds in the centre of the road. The beds are different to the previous garden beds as South Gippsland Shire Council has installed boxes to grow the plants in. The boxes were made by Gary Beard

and include irrigation to water the plants. “We no longer have to block off one lane to water the plants,” gardener Dave Trotman said. The irrigation is helping the environment by minimising watering. Succulents have been planted around the boxes and petunias in the boxes, giving the street a colourful display of ﬂowers. Leongatha is known for ﬂoral exhibits in the streets and roundabouts, so the new boxes will help present a neat display.

Plant display: Dave Trotman, Gary Beard and Matt Davies install garden beds in Bair Street.

Ready for nursery: Welshpool op shop volunteer Joy Palmer could be selling plants soon.

Welshpool to bloom WELSHPOOL could have a plant nursery by Christmas. The nursery is an innovative idea from the Welshpool Rural Transaction Centre, seeking to create more employment in the town. The nursery will be located in the laneway between the Welshpool Rural Transaction Centre and the opportunity shop. The centre’s Kerry Pinzone would like the nursery to sell mainly native plants.

“But we will probably sell a bit of everything to start off with, and see how it goes,” she said. Ms Pinzone said a seven foot high fence will be erected at the front and gates at the back, and customers will access the nursery through the opportunity shop. “The opportunity shop is working really well,” she said. “We’re trying to make the most of the staff we have because they do a wonderful job, but we don’t want them to feel under pressure.”

Quotes are currently being obtained for gates and gravel. The Social Traders organisation is helping with the cost of the fence. Meanwhile the Welshpool and District Advisory Group has received a grant from the R. E. Ross Trust to employ someone to help out with their strategic planning. As part of the process a prospectus will be released highlighting the group’s aims for the next 12 months and three years.

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star One year ago, December 1, 2009 SPEED-MAKING criminal gangs ransacked four South Gippsland pharmacies in one night last week, stealing drugs containing pseudoephedrine, as well as large quantities of cash. **** JIM Darwin is not fazed by the disappearance of trains from South Gippsland – he built his own instead. The Outtrim man has laid a track along his driveway and can now collect his mail by steam power. Five years ago, November 29, 2005 THE NATIONALS Member for South Gippsland Peter Ryan, will continue to push for Strzelecki Highway safety upgrades after re-

ceiving a petition containing more than 1000 signatures. **** SEVERAL people were injured and cars damaged in a freakish accident-ridden three days on local roads. Four accidents occurred last Friday and two more accidents happened over the weekend. Ten years ago, November 28, 2000 THE developers of Leongatha’s new multi-million dollar cinema complex predict the facility will change the entertainment culture of the district when it opens on Thursday, November 30 in Smith Street, Leongatha. **** A MAN is in hospital with head injuries after an assault in the heart of Leongatha last Thursday. Po-

lice were delayed in getting to the scene, after Korumburra Police were called in because Leongatha Police station was unattended. 30 years ago, December 2, 1980 IT NOW appears certain that it is the intention of the State Government to close the Melbourne to Yarram rail line to all passenger trafﬁc. Freight cartage on the line may terminate at Korumburra and distribution past this point would be made by road. **** A 15-year-old Nerrena boy has died as a result of a motorcycle accident on Sunday night. The boy was thrown into the air after riding over a bump or pothole in the paddock.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - PAGE 27

LIVE in Leongatha, but enjoy the seclusion of Warralong Court with this SEJ offering. Read about it on the top of page 34.

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Living on the edge S

ITUATED on the edge of Leongatha, this approximately 1.4 acre property offers a solid three bedroom brick veneer home as well as a fully self contained bungalow.

Set amongst landscaped lawns and gardens, this property even has a couple of paddocks thrown in for the animals. The long kitchen with its electric stove, dishwasher and large pantry is combined with ample bench space and cupboards, and easily caters to all your cooking needs. The tiled ﬂooring then ﬂows through to an open dining/lounge area, which features a natural gas heater as well as a reverse cycle air conditioner to take care of your heating and cooling needs. Plush grey toned carpets blend nicely with a brick feature wall and vertical drapes. A large bathroom is complete with both a shower and a bath as well as a single basin vanity with drawers and cupboards. Attached to the house by a double

carport is a fully self contained bungalow with a kitchenette and en suite, making it the perfect retreat for a teenager or the in-laws. A double garage and a 6m x 12m Colorbond shed will easily take care of all your car and workshop storage, plus there’s a chook shed and pen to keep the poultry happy. A spring fed dam in the bottom corner of the paddock means plenty of water for the horse/sheep/steers/alpacas/pigs/ whatever. Gaze around at your own rural oasis knowing the convenience of supermarket shopping is an easy two minute drive from your front door. Great living, great price, so come and experience ‘life on the edge’.

At a glance Location: 28 Higg Street, Leongatha. Price: $495,000. Agent: Alex Scott and Staff, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 0922.

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

N AY PE D O SUN IS TH

Think Inside the Square With elevated outlooks and backing onto pasture, you’ll ﬁnd this attractive brick veneer home with a clever and unusual ﬂoorplan. The home wraps around - and opens onto - a leafy central courtyard, and features 3 bedrooms (one with WIR, two with BIRs), 2 bathrooms, formal lounge and dining rooms, and a combined casual meals/ living room. Other features include blackwood kitchen, garage URL with direct access, ducted vacuum, and level to gently sloping, rear landscaped garden. INSPECT Saturday @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address 76 Baromi Road, MIRBOO NORTH

$285,000 - $315,000

“Eucalypt Ridge” A Rare, Balanced Lifestyle Nestled in amongst tall Australian grey gums, with a parcel of protective native bush to the west and surrounded by classic South Gippsland farmland, this 6 acre (approx) haven offers peace, tranquility and beautiful balance. The residence is of brick and cedar, with dual north facing living spaces, a timber kitchen with modern appliances, picture windows, hardwood ﬂoors, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and is the coziest of country accommodation. Outdoors, decked verandas, brick paved pathways and delightful landscaping are enhanced by a productive veggie garden and a 20 tree orchard, a paddock for sheep, a run for chooks, and shedding and water storage suited to the property size and substance. INSPECT Sunday @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address 80 Palmross Road, LEONGATHA NORTH $400,000 - $450,000

Country Feel – Town Location

You Know You’ll Love the Life in Yinnar This 5 acre approx parcel is a delightful balance of grass, pasture & a smaller zone of native Australian bush. Raise your own animals, or enjoy the locals – koalas, wallabies & echidnas are your nearest neighbours. A triple carport, double garage or shed, & ample water from tank & dam all complement the colonial style home. You’ll ﬁnd extensive use of timber throughout the expansive living zones, 3 brms, 2 bathrooms & features of an OFP, wood heater, spa bath & soaring ceiling heights. INSPECT By Appointment Address 405 Whitelaws Track,YINNAR SOUTH

Ritchie Rich

$350,000 - $380,000

Selling Properties

24/7

Y N DA PE R O ATU S IS

allen bartlett 0417 274 624

Address 55 Baloo Balook Street, MIRBOO NORTH Add 5 Ri Ritchie hi Street, LEONGATHA Address $450,000 - $485,000 $175,000 - $190,000

A Portrait in Colour and Space

Position! Potential! Perfect! Queen of the Court A fantastic home with family-sized proportions in a scenic court location – that’s what you’ll find here behind the rendered façade. It has all the space and zones of today’s modern floor plans: three completely separate living areas, big hostess kitchen, main bedroom suite with palatial ensuite, two other queen sized bedrooms, a fourth bedroom (or office), and big family laundry and bathroom. Featuring elevated northern orientation, double garage, roomy garden. What a surprise package!

INSPECT Saturday @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address Address Add 147 Ch Chute Road, THORPDALE Add 14 Ridgway, Rid MIRBOO NORTH $390,000 - $430,000 $210,000 - $230,000 Address 3 Eveline Court, MIRBOO NORTH

kaz hughes 0417 516 998

$330,000 - $360,000 Y N DA PE R O ATU S IS

lisa williams 0438 133 385

Andy’s Pizzeria

Village Fare Coffee Shop

Cottage Style-Town Convenience

Family Home on Half Acre

A Pizzeria with a difference. Serving up pizzas, ﬁsh & chips, curries, ribs and pasta, Andy’s is a popular casual dining choice for locals and tourists. Prom trafﬁc stopper, BYO license, pavement dining. INSPECT By Appointment Address 106 Whitelaw Street, MEENIYAN $69,500 - $75,000 WIWO

Successful business opposite Safeway and walk thru to McCartin St. Immaculately presented, impressive food display, seats 50 and good catering sideline. Ready-made, established and respected operation. INSPECT By Appointment Address 7 McNamara Place, LEONGATHA $155,000 - $170,000

Federation-inspired 3 brm character home on a 650sqm (approx) level block, in heart of Leongatha. Two spacious living zones, 2 bath, kitchen with 5 burner range, carport, shed. Lots of inclusions. INSPECT By Appointment Address 3 Leslie Court, LEONGATHA $265,000 - $285,000

Located just one street from Baromi Park, is this meticulously-kept BV home in a manicured garden. North-facing living & dining, elevated verandah, dbl carport plus sep. paddock for pets or chooks. INSPECT Saturday @ 2.00 - 2.30pm Address 19-21 Bourke St, MIRBOO NORTH $245,000

glenys foster property management

Y N DA PE UR O AT S IS

julie fowkes property management

STRZELECKI BAKERY – Iconic Mirboo North Business

Miles of Executive Style on Giles!

The Strzelecki Bakery is a high proﬁle, well respected and proﬁtable business in the heart of Mirboo North. Quality products are provided, the range is extensive & all made locally, & the service ethic is to be envied. Strongly supported by the local community & visited by the day-trippers to Mirboo North & surrounds, the returning & increasing clientele are testament to the progressive growth of the business, with additional potential to be realized. Offered with extensive plant & equipment on a WIWO basis.

Unsurpassed Mirboo North accommodation, work from home opportunity and living space here! three (or four) bedrooms, four living areas including a huge, stunning lower level, modern, self contained retreat perfect for teenage, in-law, paying, or home business (run your own ﬁtness studio!). Three bathrooms, massive quality timber kitchen, views across farmland, easy maintenance gardens. This property has been improved and renovated whilst retaining quality original features.

INSPECT By Appointment Address 82 Ridgway, MIRBOO NORTH

INSPECT Saturday @ 12.00 - 12.30pm Address 29 Giles Street, MIRBOO NORTH

5664 0224

All enquiries to Agent

93 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan 84 Ridgway, Mirboo North promcountryre.com.au

emma sullings marketing

$380,000 - $420,000

5668 1660

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Prom Country N AY PE D O SUN IS TH

N AY PE D O SUN IS TH

Four Hectare Horse Haven

Gorgeous Prom Views – 2 Acres Plus

Surprise package in the Prom Country region of South Gippsland. 10 acre (approx) parcel is set up for a favourite local pastime in horse-riding, with ﬁshing, boating & bike riding “just down the road”. Divided into 7 paddocks, & complete with dam, water troughs, horse friendly fencing, loading race & yards, tack room & stable, hayshed & productive pasture, the horse lover will be in heaven. You could also run your own choice of stock, and be equally content. Substantial veggie garden, maturing fruit & nut trees, & 5 varieties of berries could almost see you selfsufﬁcient. The 3 bedroom home is comfortable & cosy, and is the perfect weekender or modest permanent residence. Don’t delay. It’s rare.

Stunning young home designed and positioned for utmost livability. Views of rolling hills and Corner Inlet - watch the tides come and go and the weather roll in off the coast! Gleaming blue gum ﬂoors, warmly elegant décor and plenty of glass are some of the inside features. Spacious open plan living areas and soaring gabled timber-lined ceilings to frame the views. Three bedrooms plus study, two bathrooms, quality insulation, good fencing, all around 10 minutes on the Melbourne side of Foster. Room to house 2 vehicles. In a glorious country garden surround with a profuse mix of mostly native plantings, former dairy shedding and ancient trees – this is the perfect country retreat! Additional 2 acres adj ex road reserve.

INSPECT Sunday @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address 36 Main Street, BUFFALO

INSPECT Sunday @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address 1014 Ameys Track, FOSTER NORTH

$380,000 - $410,000

$425,000 - $475,000

Selling Properties

24/7

Y N DA PE R O ATU S IS

allen bartlett 0417 274 624

Highly Sought Court Location

Clean and Neat Budget Treat

Super Couper!

Looking for an easy-to-manage, smaller home that has plenty of outdoor space where you won’t feel claustrophobic? On a wedge-shaped, near-level allotment of around 915sqm at the top of a court, you will ﬁnd this light-ﬁlled, two bedroom home. Inside, the open-plan living zone is bright and tastefully decorated in neutral tones and opens onto a rear, full length verandah. Outside there is a single carport URL, lock-up utility shed, water tank, veggie beds, and glorious roses.

New carpet, fresh paint, updated bathroom, good kitchen, secure fencing. Two brms, split system, BIR’s, spacious bathroom. Compact block, side street access, dble carport, garden shed. Top investor. INSPECT By Appointment Address 14a Yarragon Road, LEONGATHA $180,000 - $200,000

Position perfect with loads of character and high ceilings. Big bright rooms, brilliant bungalow, double garage, elevated deck & BBQ area, Features SF heater, ceiling fans, 2 showers. Super Combo! INSPECT Saturday @ 2.00 - 2.30pm Address 5 Couper Street, MIRBOO NORTH $245,000 - $265,000

INSPECT Saturday @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address 10 Eveline Court, MIRBOO NORTH

$225,000 - $250,000

kaz hughes 0417 516 998

Artist’s impression

Y N DA PE R O ATU S IS

lisa williams 0438 133 385

Nest or Invest

Shine in Shinglers Ridge

“Owner Says Sell”

Stand Out Value & Appeal

Step inside & be surprised by polished timber ﬂoors, art deco ceilings, & fresh paintwork.3 BRs, bathroom with spa, & 2 loos. Great location - walk everywhere. INVEST-$12,000+ pa return or NEST- and enjoy! INSPECT Saturday @ 2.00 - 2.30pm Address 1 Giles Street, MIRBOO NORTH $215,000 - $235,000

Nearing completion, this beautiful home combines country warmth & contemporary styling. Open, bright living zone with pitched ceiling and timber ﬂoors, 3 BRS, 2 bath, dble garage & 2 verandahs. INSPECT By Appointment Address 6 Floraston Drive, LEONGATHA $320,000 - $340,000

Freshly painted, newly carpeted 3 brm home. Wood heater & air con, lots of built-in robes, timber decked front verandah, low maintenance gardens, & carport. Primary school over rear fence. INSPECT By Appointment Address 19 Bastin Street, BOOLARRA $160,000 - $175,000

Extended, renovated, refined. In elevated position not far to shops. Light-filled living, separate office/ study, 3 brms, decked entertaining area, workshop, carport, watering system, BBQ area. Perfect. INSPECT By Appointment Address 38 Greenwood Parade, LEONGATHA $240,000 - $260,000

glenys foster property management

julie fowkes property management

A Touch of French Provincial

We’ve Found Gold, and it’s Not Sold

Set amidst a gorgeous, country garden, this expansive 3 BR homestead offers numerous lifestyle and business opportunities. Featuring a flexible floorplan, ‘tea room’ infrastructure, polished baltic pine floors, high ceilings, creamy butter tonings and wide verandahs to 3 sides for outdoor living. Outdoors you’ll find mature trees, enclosed orchard, chicken run, raised veggie beds, 1+ acre of lavender, drying shed/cottage, dam, watering system, shadehouse, huge steel shed & more!

Two adjoining lots totalling around 35 acres with a Planning Permit. Magniﬁcent rolling hills, outstanding views, several dams, perimeter and internal fencing, shedding, stock yards and loading race. Power being provided by the current owner. Building approval to construct a home sited for 360 degree aspects. Ideal solar passive potential. Peace and tranquility. Run your own stock, or an adjoining farmer could operate the land. Many choices. Golden opportunity.

INSPECT By Appointment Address 1 Porter Lane, MIRBOO NORTH

5664 0224

INSPECT By Appointment $625,000 Address 1665 Yarragon-Leongatha Road, HALLSTON

93 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan 84 Ridgway, Mirboo North promcountryre.com.au

emma sullings marketing

$259,000

5668 1660

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250 metres from Safeway I

F you’re looking for a low maintenance Leongatha home in an outstanding location, this is the ideal property for you.

This three bedroom unit is one of two in the complex and is in excellent condition and features a modern open plan design. It comprises Blackwood kitchen with pantry, spacious meals and living area with reverse cycle air conditioner, built-in robes in each bedroom, neat tiled bathroom with

separate bath and shower and Blackwood vanity. The yard is generous and allows enough space for a vegetable garden and is secure for those with pets or children. A single garage provides car storage and an adequate concrete area, allowing sufﬁcient turning space for easy access to both the garage and unit. The property is currently leased to excellent tenants, but vacant possession is also available.

At a glance Location: 2/28 Peart Street, Leongatha. Price: $310,000. Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 5800.

Outstanding sand resource, 25km Warragul

914 acres (approx) among West and Central Gippsland's finest grazing properties with huge alluvial sand deposits (2007 sand survey estimated 82.4 million tonnes)

“Pepper Hill” 3130 OLD SALE ROAD WILLOW GROVE. 577acres (232.4ha) approx

2005812

TO BE OFFERED AS A WHOLE OR AS TWO SEPARATE PROPERTIES

FOR SALE BY TENDER

453 INVERLOCH VENUS BAY ROAD, INVERLOCH

1.25km sealed road frontage Approx 3km laneways 3 bdrm cottage 1/2 km school bus Cattle and sheep yards Shearing shed Machinery shed 21 main paddocks (water to all) Holding paddocks Dams Tree reserves

“Kepplestone”337acres (136.4ha) approx Access from sealed road Sand pit Approx 3.5 km laneways Large covered hayshed Shed Yards 10 main paddocks plus holding yards (water to all) Dams Tree reserves If you develop land, dig sand, farm sheep, beef or dairy cattle, cut hay or train horses, this property may be for you

AUCTION

On site Friday 17 December 2010 at 2pm If not sold prior TERMS OF SALE 10% deposit, balance 60-90 days Agents remarks: versatile property gently rolling hills and mountain views carrying 350 breeders plus calves, vealers and replacements, ideal investment opportunity Contact: Keith Williams 0428 513 302 or Grant Williams 0412 513 470 or Keith Williams Estate Agency Pty Ltd 5174 7777. 37-39 Franklin Street, Traralgon

These properties are on the market and will be sold- DON'T MISS OUT!

"THE DRUMMOND HOMESTEAD" CIRCA 1880s

This classic historic homestead offers majestic water views over Anderson Inlet. Features 5 bedrooms with 3 living zones. Ideal family residence or lifestyle retreat, set amidst superb garden setting and situated on a secluded 10 acres, 5 minutes from Inverloch. Inspect now to appreciate the history and charm of this truly unique property. Tenders close Friday December 17, 2010 at 4.00pm 2 a'Beckett Street, Inverloch 5674 3977

7 a'Beckett Street, Inverloch 5674 1111

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - PAGE 33

You’ll love the life

ET amongst other small acreage lifestyle properties, this ﬁve acre approx parcel is a delightful balance of grass, pasture and a zone of native Australian bush.

Easily fenced, the property at Yinnar South is an ideal place to raise your own animals, and would provide two to three separate paddocks with a north and east aspect, with protection from the colder west and south winds. A horse or two, sheep, alpaca, a

couple of steers – the choice is yours. Or, you could enjoy the local animals – the koalas, wallabies, wombats and echidnas are your nearest neighbours, and they already frequent, and perhaps reside, in the bush on your own property. The residence is a colonial-style home, with all living spaces designed to take advantage of the northern orientation. These spacious living areas of family room and meals, separate lounge and dining rooms, have soaring timber-lined ceilings with wood

heater and open ﬁre place, a large timber kitchen with garden window, three well-sized bedrooms, and two bathrooms – the main with a corner spa bath. Back outdoors, you’ll ﬁnd shady verandahs, a covered pergola, triple carport, and double garage or shed. There’s ample water from tanks and a small dam, and views from the rear across the valley and bush to hills in the background. In all, a comprehensive lifestyle package in a wonderful location, at a realistic price.

At a glance Location: 405 Whitelaws Track,Yinnar South. Price: $350,000 - $380,000. Agent: First National Prom Country. Contact: Allen Bartlett 0417 274 624.

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

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Private court living L

IVE in Leongatha, but enjoy the seclusion of Warralong Court with this modern three bedroom home featuring an established garden.

The brick veneer home, with aluminium windows, is close to the schools and has three bedrooms. On entering the front door you will ﬁnd an open plan living with L-shaped lounge/ dining area featuring stylish brick feature walls and a reverse cycle air conditioner. Walk through to the kitchen, with electric wall oven and hot plates, and family room. The kitchen has an air conditioner. The master bedroom boasts en suite, walk-in robe, reverse cycle air conditioner and phone point.

The other two bedrooms have built-in robes. There is a separate shower and bath in the bathroom. A double garage, with one remote roller door, has a timber lined ceiling and direct entry into the house. This property is ideal for garden lovers, with a large hot house, separate glasshouse and a water tank. There is also an underground sprinkler system. The yard is lock up and has a paved patio area. This elevated home has been proudly maintained since new. It adjoins a pocket of parkland, which will expand your recreational opportunities.

At a glance Location: 6 Warralong Court, Leongatha. Price: $290,000. Sole agent: SEJ, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 4033, Lyle Miller 0408 515 665 or Barry Redmond 0418 515 666.

‘The Oaks’ at Berrys Creek L

OCATED in the picturesque Berrys Creek area, ‘The Oaks’ is sure to impress.

Positioned on five very gently undulating acres, nothing has been forgotten. The home is a country-style weatherboard with a verandah right around, and is set back from the road, overlooking the four paddocks and countryside beyond. It offers four spacious bedrooms, each with built-in robes; the master bedroom has a good sized walk-in robe and en suite. The lounge has views of the countryside and is open plan with good sized dining area, overlooked by the kitchen, which has good storage, electric cooking, pantry and breakfast bar. Another feature of ‘The Oaks’ is its extensive shedding, which includes a four bay lock-up garage with concrete floor, power, two remote doors, and a pot belly fire. There has also recently been constructed a large 12 x 9.2 metre American barn-style shed with concrete floor – perfect for storage of trailers, horse floats or perhaps a work shed. The five acres has been well fenced with a child proof/ dog proof fence around the house, and four paddocks surrounding. Water supply is from a good sized dam with its very own jetty. Also not forgotten, the property has a round yard – for the horses, a small set of stockyards and low maintenance gardens. A very neat, well presented property. An inspection will not disappoint.

At a glance Location: 16 Berrys Creek Road, Berrys Creek. Auction: Saturday, December 18 at 11am on site. Agent: Elders, Leongatha. Contact: Zel Svenson 0438 636 290.

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Ready for summer By Tessa Hayward THE Leongatha Art Gallery is building up stock for the Christmas and tourist season. Rather than having different exhibitions each month, the gallery now has one constant exhibition featuring new artists. The format was changed in January to give the community a bigger variety of work to look at and to keep the standard up.

“We now have a full display of better art and craft work,” president of the Leongatha Art Gallery, Pat Dale said. A new desk was supplied by Watchorns for the ease of volunteers who help in the gallery. The gallery currently features handmade Christmas cards, gollie dolls, pyrography, beautifully crafted jewellery and more. Ms Dale said sales have improved and tourists are staying in the gallery longer since the change of format.

Unusual subject: Megan Dell before her exhibit of painted skateboard decks.

Unusual works captivate AN EXHIBITION now at Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek, is unlike anything ever displayed. Surrounded by her Wonthaggi relatives, artist Megan Dell launched the exhibition Waterline – her ﬁrst solo show. Among the exhibits is a line of

painted skateboard decks. Gallery owner Michael Lester was impressed by the young artist’s pieces. “There was a moment of humour when we were hanging the show, as we had the skateboard decks lined up against the wall while deciding where everything was to go, when one deck slipped over with a dramat-

ic domino effect as all the decks then fell over,” he said. The exhibition continues until December 18. The gallery is open Thursday to Monday, 10–5pm. From Thursday December 16, Gecko Studio Gallery will open seven days a week until the end of January.

Art prize appeals SOUTH Gippsland artists are invited to enter a prestigious competition with an outback theme. With a prize pool of $12,500, there should be no shortage of inspiration for artists in next year’s longestablished Woollam Waltzing Matilda Outback Art Show 2011. The theme for 2011 is “Droughts and ﬂooding rains”. The competition has run annually since 1996. It is curated by Winton’s Outback Regional Gallery to celebrate the unique and ever-changing character of the Australian outback. Entries in 2011 must be for sale, and those selected will be exhibited at the Outback Regional Gallery within Winton’s modern interactive Waltzing Matilda Centre, from May 2 until June 24. Entries for pre-selection close on February 25. Queensland-based artist, Metka Skrobar, will judge entries. For conditions of entry, visit www.matildacentre. com.au or contact the gallery on 07 4657 1466 or gallery@matildacentre.com.au

Gollie dolls: Dot McNish and Heather Bruce with an artist’s work.

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All aboard! New train to depart THE South Gippsland Tourist Railway will launch two new vehicles this Saturday (December 4).

New addition: the public is invited to share in the fun of the new railcars this Saturday.

The railcars DERM RM61 and MT200 will come into service. RM61 was built in 1930 as a Petrol Electric Rail Motor or PERM. After being converted to a Diesel Electric Rail Motor in 1953, the vehicle underwent an extensive overhaul to its current layout in 1979. The railcar, owned by the Victorian Goldfields Railway at Maldon and Castlemaine, was delivered some months ago. RM61 has been leased from Goldfields Railway for five years with an option to renew at the end of the lease.

Tourist railway president Glenn Raven is excited. “The delivery of this vehicle has happened due to the co-operation between Seymour Rail Heritage Centre, VGR and SGTR to preserve rail heritage in this state, making these vehicles available to tourists and members of the public,” he said. MT200, originally built in South Australia in 1928, has been out of service since being involved in a level crossing accident in 1947. MT200 is owned by Australian Railways Historical Society and was restored by Seymour Rail Heritage Centre at Seymour with a grant from the State Government. The car is also on lease for three years with an option to renew.

The SGTR operates on 36km of track between Nyora and Leongatha. The tourist railway is the longest in the state and the second longest in the country. This Saturday, the train will depart on its ofﬁcial launch run, only for invited guests and SGTR members at 10am, heading towards Nyora. The train will be available to the public with services departing Korumburra at 12.50pm, Leongatha at 1.35pm, Korumburra at 2.10pm, Loch at 2.35pm, Nyora 3.05pm, Loch 3.15pm, Korumburra at 4pm arriving at Leongatha at 4.25pm. Ticket prices and further information can be found at www. sgr.org.au. Or phone 5658 1111.

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MIRBOO North paramedics have made themselves comfortable inside their new $2 million station.

Paramedic Don Gillies said the station was designed with safety in mind, which will mean quicker, easier and safer rescues in the future. The double-storey building has been built for the long run. “There’s so much room for growth. At the moment it’s just potential, but based on the workload and the population increase we’ve seen, we’re sure that the need for services will increase as well,” Mr Gillies said.

Easily housing two full time and nine casual ofﬁcers, the new station even has a built-in apartment upstairs that could house people in case of emergency. The upstairs area is also the training facility, where paramedics can gain, and continue, with accreditation. The vehicle shed is built with a sensor that allows the door to close around 20 seconds after it has been opened, meaning the ambulances won’t have to wait for the door to shut before driving to their job. Everything in the station points towards a more productive unit.

Likely storey: paramedic Don Gillies and ambulance driving instructor Nick Thresher are impressed with the new double storey ambulance station.

The view ain’t bad: while Don Gillies will be focusing on work, he said taking a step outside to look at the rolling hills will help him relax.

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Tradies get station up and running MIRBOO North’s new ambulance station was many years in the making. But it was not long until the project was completed thanks to some hard working tradesmen. “The builders have done a fantastic job, they’ve been fantastic all the way,” paramedic Don Gillies said. “All the tradies worked together well. Nothing was too hard for them; they showed us around every now and then.” The $2 million, double storey building was completed in about nine months, which was on schedule. The electrical work in the building

is very intricate, and Mr Gillies and the team are still coming to terms with some of the ﬁner details. “It’s about the same size as a twostorey house but the amount of electrical and plumbing work that’s gone into it is phenomenal,” Mr Gillies said. The paramedics also sent out thanks to KB Carpets, Williams and Burns Contracting, Matt Johnson Painting, Taranto Glass and G & T Plastering. All the businesses pulled together to create what should be a lasting station in Mirboo North, with plenty of room for training exercises, ofﬁce work and storage for all the medicines.

Storage galore: there is plenty of storage at the station. There is even room for things that haven’t been invented yet, said Don Gillies.

The station: Mirboo North’s brand new ambulance station.

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Settle blues fast SMALL business operators in South Gippsland and the Bass Coast can settle any dispute quickly and cost effectively with the assistance of a unique service offered by Victoria’s Small Business Commissioner.

Respect: Justin Madden (back) found out what respect meant to Mirboo North Secondary College students Darcy Dehommel, Shane Clark, Emily Koene, Jocoba Moore and Jesse Giardina.

Madden finds respect at Mirboo RESPECT. Justin Madden was finding out what it meant to Mirboo North Secondary College students last Wednesday. The Minister for Respect Agenda toured Gippsland in a ‘regional blitz’ before Saturday’s election. The reason for Mr Madden’s visit was centred on the school’s Year 9 Community Breakout program. “Their program is similar to the one we are trying to establish across the state,” he said. “We find that the program reflects leadership, teamwork, taking kids out of their comfort zone and really helping

them grow.” Mirboo North’s course has been a hit with not only the children, but also the teachers, as they work in the community. The students are able to choose from four categories including CFA, Landcare, Fish for the Future and Community Service. “It seems to build better people,” Mr Madden said. “We can see really strong relationships between the students and their teachers.” The Minister was impressed with students’ understanding of the concept of respect, and the former teacher engaged in discussion with the Year 9s.

Big visit: Minister for Respect Agenda Justin Madden, towers over Mirboo North Secondary students Emily Koene and Jocoba Moore, but he took the time out to come down to their level and hear what they had to say.

Johan Scheffer, Upper House Member for Eastern Victoria, said mediation through the Commissioner’s office provides a successful and cost effective alternative to expensive formal litigation. The office had been able to reach a settlement acceptable to both sides in more than 75 per cent of disputes. The service costs each business only $195 and saves time, money and angst as it allows the businesses involved to continue to operate. “The success of the Commissioner’s office means the demands on the court system and the Vic-

torian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) have been dramatically reduced,” Mr Scheffer said. “I encourage any local business involved in a dispute to approach the Small Business Commissioner for assistance.” “The ofﬁce has settled disputes varying from issues over goods and services to landlord/franchisee relocation disagreements and retail lease related matters.” Many disagreements are solved by the Small Business Commissioner at preliminary discussions. Some require mediation which usually last three to four hours and can be held within six weeks of an approach being made to the Commissioner’s ofﬁce. For further information or to inquire about whether the Small Business Commissioner can assist your business call 13 22 15 or toll free 1800 136 034 or email sbc@sbc.vic.gov.au

Tackling waste woes THE South Gippsland community is invited to provide input into South Gippsland Shire Council’s imminent review of its Waste Management Strategy. That plan will direct waste management services for the next 10 years. A public consultation forum will be held on Thursday, December 9 at 7pm in the Leongatha Council Chamber in Michael Place. All are welcome to attend. The forum will be facilitated by waste and resource consultant from Meinhardt Infrastructure and Environment, David Garner. “To achieve a focused and relevant strategy, we’d like the public to provide feedback on key areas, ranging from kerbside collections and transfer stations to the management of the Koonwarra landfill and general littering behaviour and education,” council‘s waste management coordinator Geoff McKinnon said. “The strategy aims to provide an array of actions that will enable council to deliver a high level of waste management services to residents and businesses, while also achieving environmental goals and financial sustainability. “As waste management costs rise, we need to be innovative in minimising the amount of waste that goes to landfill. “While recycling is part of the answer, reduction of waste and re-use of materials is even more important if we are to build sustainable communities.” If residents cannot attend the forum they can complete an online survey on www.southgippsland. vic.gov.au. For further information please contact Mr McKinnon on 5662 9351.

Food funding hopes ENCOURAGING local food production will be the focus of a grant application by South Gippsland Shire Council. Council will seek State Government funding to support a local food network and community education around food issues. Council’s director of sustainability, Andrew McEwen said the network would hold workshops based around food preservation and self sufﬁcient households. The grant will become available under the $15 million Local Government

stream of the Climate Communities program. Eastern Victoria MLC Johan Scheffer said: “The Local Government Climate Communities program will provide grants of up to $500,000 towards projects that demonstrate emissions reduction or help communities adapt to climate change. “This $15 million package will help councils to cut emissions, reduce their energy bills and have a positive ﬂowon effect for their local communities.” The outcome of the application will be known later this year.

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• VLE LEONGATHA

Mixed quality lowers returns THE yarding was slightly smaller, and the quality was more mixed than the previous week, which when coupled with varying buying trends, created cheaper prices for grown cattle. Young cattle generally sold at unchanged rates, although processors may have got a better meat yield for their money. More vealers were penned, with the mixed quality offering of 60 head making between 180c and 220c/ kg. A restocker paid 231c/kg for a light weight calf. There were 20 steers sold, mostly between 178c and 189c/kg.

The 180 heifers sold varied greatly in weight, age, muscle shape and fat cover, which varied the prices. Better quality younger heifers made from 180c to 199c, while a range of older and fatter heifers sold from 147c to 175c/kg. There were 80 grown heifers sold at rates between 152c and 170c/kg. Quality was mixed in the offering of 420 bullocks and steers, and prices varied a lot due to weight and fat cover. A single pen of C5 bullocks, 840kgs lwt, made 149c or 11c/kg less. However, quality variations saw prices for other bullocks ease 1c to 3c, with prime bullocks making between 168c and 178c/kg. Grown steers made to 182c/ kg. Manufacturing bullocks made anywhere between 152c

for plain Friesians to 172c/kg for better quality crossbreds. The smaller penning of 370 cows comprised a large range of weights and fat cover. Generally, demand was a little weaker, and most cows sold at rates 2c to 4c/kg cheaper. Strong demand for some of the very lean cows saw these sell at unchanged to 2c/kg rates. European breed cows topped the sale at 164c, but most better quality cows made from 145c to 157c/kg. This included some very large, and well fattened Friesain cows. Larger frame leaner cows made from 125c to 145c with very light, and poor condition cows from 81c to 132c/ kg. The carcass weight price average was estimated to be 291c/kg.

Wednesday, November 24 BULLOCKS 6 A. & A. Blachford, Foster 74 David Shandley, Kongwak 7 J. & L. Lok, Poowong East 22 Loch Park, Loch 7 G. & A. Crawford, French Island 15 E.A. Adkins, Korumburra

686kg 650kg 607kg 627kg 647kg 659kg

177.6 177.6 176.2 176.0 176.0 175.6

$1218 $1154 $1069 $1103 $1138 $1156

STEERS 1 G. & P. Giardina, Mirboo North 2 R.F. & R.E. Spratt, Nerrena 1 A. Maruzza, Dumbalk 1 K.F. McRae, Dalyston 2 G.F. & R.J. Scanlon, Leongatha 1 F.M. Schellekens, Bass

415kg 340kg 360kg 330kg 385kg 450kg

215.0 212.0 210.0 205.0 199.6 189.2

COWS 2 D. & K.I. Hams, Fish Creek 10 Greenwald Past Co, Wonga Wonga 1 W.S. & D.H. Bray, Waratah North 1 L.R. & A.E. Jervies, Foster 1 D. & P.M. Whiteside, Korumburra South 1 Pearson Beef, Meeniyan

618kg 370kg 565kg 585kg 565kg 530kg

163.6 $1010 159.2 $588 158.6 $896 157.6 $922 157.2 $888 156.6 $830

$892 $721 $756 $676 $768 $851

HEIFERS 1 G. & P. Giardina, Mirboo North 1 K.F. McRae, Dalyston 1 D.G. & C.M. Roberts, Foster 1 A. Maruzza, Dumbalk 1 F.M. Schellekens, Bass 5 R.F. & R.E. Spratt, Nerrena

300kg 380kg 310kg 375kg 285kg 333kg

220.0 210.0 205.0 205.0 202.2 200.0

$660 $798 $635 $768 $576 $666

BULLS 1 D.K. Roberts, Pound Creek 1085kg 1 Aeekk Partnership, Mt Waverley 890kg 1 Northside Pastoral, Inverloch 830kg 1 D. & P.M. Whiteside, Korumburra South 965kg 1 R.J. & C.M. McGill, Kongwak 920kg 1 M. Hayes, Leongatha South 1250kg

177.0 170.0 170.0 166.0 166.0 165.0

$1920 $1513 $1411 $1601 $1527 $2062

Re-use effluent on crops DAIRY farmers should now start to consider mixing dairy efﬂuent with irrigation water, according to the Department of Primary Industries. Summer pastures and crops

are very responsive to the additional nutrients. Yield response will be greater on crops than pasture. Farmers who have not already sown their planned summer brassica crop should do so now to ensure good soil moisture for

germination and early growth. If applying effluent to a silage paddock, do so after silage has been cut. Effluent is high in potassium and replaces the potassium removed with silage. Ideally, have dairy effluent tested for NPKS as well as

calcium, magnesium and electrical conductivity (a measure of salt content). The results will help determine the rate at which nutrients and salts should be applied. Young crop plants are sensitive to salts.

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Pinkeye warning as flies arrive CATTLE farmers are being warned to prepare now for a steep increase in the number of ﬂies in the weeks ahead as spring’s good

rains are followed by anticipated temperature rises. This means producers need to be particularly aware of the risk of pinkeye outbreaks, and take steps now

eye on their property, most have little appreciation of what it costs them, and over a third do nothing to treat it despite signiﬁcant economic losses. Coopers Animal Health

to prevent pinkeye by vaccinating cattle and reducing ﬂy numbers. Research by Coopers Animal Health has shown that while 96 per cent of cattle producers have had pink-

veterinarian Dr Damian O’Brien said that while it was easy to work out the costs of medications to treat pinkeye, many producers underestimated the true cost of pinkeye by not considering lost production and labour costs. “Many producers don’t appreciate that their productivity and proﬁt margin are being eroded by the lower weights of affected weaners, by reduced milk production, or by the extra price per kilo sacriﬁced when animals with signs of having had pinkeye are knocked back by feedlots or studs,” Dr O’Brien said. “As pinkeye is extremely painful, affected animals spend less time grazing, which leads to production losses. “Calves with severe pinkeye can lose condition very quickly, and affected weaners can weigh up to 10 per cent less than healthy animals.” Dr O’Brien said producers who had vaccinated

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against pinkeye were seeing the benefits of proactively preventing pinkeye. “While vaccination to prevent pinkeye is still relatively new, producers who have seen the results are planning on using it again” he said. “Some producers are telling us that pinkeye treatment has moved from a significant management task to a non-issue, and they’re looking at mobs of healthy young calves. “A successful pinkeye vaccine is one of the true breakthroughs in preventative care of recent years, allowing producers to control susceptible strains with a single injection just 3-6 weeks before the expected start of the pinkeye season.” Dr O’Brien said the two most important aspects of pinkeye prevention were timing of vaccination and fly control, but producers should also be aware of trying to reduce dust levels around young stock and reduce numbers of thistles and tall weed species. Pinkeye facts: • pinkeye is common to all cattle-producing areas of

Australia; • it is caused primarily by the bacterium Moraxella bovis; • a pinkeye vaccine became available in Australia for the first time in 2007; • NSW DPI says that pinkeye can affect up to 80 per cent of a mob; • pinkeye spread can be reduced by controlling fly numbers, reducing dust and reducing thistles and other eye irritants; • pinkeye is exacerbated by high levels of UV radiation; • pinkeye can cause full or partial blindness; • pinkeye can be treated with vet-prescribed antibiotic ointments or powders. Depending on the treatment, this may need to be done every two to three days; • the Bureau of Meteorology has predicted warmer than average conditions over southwest Victoria, parts of Tasmania and southeast South Australia for this summer; and • flies are one of the primary ways Moraxella bovis is transmitted between animals. Large fly populations are associated with wet, warm weather.

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Silage season brings smiles

By Chris Brown

CONTRACTORS are reporting a good silage season across the region.

Both quality and quantity were mostly good from Yanakie to Korumburra, even though frequent periods of rain led to some grass maturing before it could be cut. Now attention has turned to hay, with a bumper crop a possibility if the weather is favourable. Lincolndale Agricultural Services owner Stephen Riley said nice weather and good grass growth at the end of winter has led to some very good quality silage. “The weather has been fairly consistent in that we’ve been able to read it,” he said. He makes silage and hay mainly around Leongatha and has not seen too many lower quality silage crops. “The farmers have been basically able to decide when they want to conserve it,” Mr Riley said. Almost all the silage has been made, but if the weather stays wet this could lead to more silage being made. As for the hay season, this could be the year farmers can build up their inventory. “I think hay will be easy to grow this year,” Mr Riley said. “The rain is looking pretty good. It will ﬁll out the crops quite well and give above average sort of quantity.”

Silage season: round bales are made on a dairy farm near Stony Creek recently. Mr Riley baled a couple of hundred rolls of hay at Nerrena last week. Owner of P & N Farm Fencing, Paul Collyer, works around Meeniyan, Yanakie and Fish Creek. He said silage quantity and quality in those areas was pretty good, though rain was holding up production. Around Buffalo there was a lot of clover in the grass compared to other years. “A lot of the farmers I’ve been talking to reckon it is one of the best seasons they have had in a long time,” Mr Collyer said. “In another week or so we’ll be just about ﬁnished and everyone will be doing hay.” P.J & N.J. McNaughton Agricultural Contractors owner Phil McNaughton has already baled his ﬁrst lot of hay for the season last week at Ruby. “The hay was excellent. The paddock had 10

to 15 more bales than it has previous years and had really good clover,” he said. A good hay season is a strong possibility. “There is plenty of grass and plenty of moisture. It’s going to be an absolute bumper if we can get it dry,” Mr McNaughton said. He works in the Korumburra, Bena, Ruby and Arawata areas. He said silage on the red dirt was of higher quality because it could be made earlier, while in the later country, such as Bena, some had gone to seed by the time it was dry enough. Overall quality was fairly good. “Usually we would have had a lot more done earlier than this year, but this year is probably more like a normal year,” Mr McNaughton said. He may have a few more silage jobs to do that involve second cuts.

MG profit after controversy

THE controversy surrounding the belated disclosure of payments to the wife of Murray Goulburn’s managing director was raised by shareholders at the company’s annual meeting last week. But company spokesperson Robert Poole said many farmers understood her role in supporting in her husband, but questioned the company’s oversight in not declaring the payment. The co-operative reported strong financial performance and higher returns for dairy farmershareholders. MG reported a recovery in profit, to give a net profit after tax for 2009-10 of $28 million compared to $1 million in 2008-09. Sales revenue for the year was $2.24 billion with export sales

of $1.15 billion and the co-operative’s domestic businesses, including the flagship Devondale brand, contributing $1.1 billion in revenue. “The $28 million after tax profit represents an excellent recovery from the impacts of the Global Financial Crisis,” managing director Stephen O’Rourke said. “This profit was achieved after a one-off $10 million write-off of the co-operative’s Leitchville site. “An improvement in international markets during 2009-10 enabled us to step-up the milk price , ending the year at $4.45 per kilogram of milk solids (about 34 cents per litre) on a weighted average basis - a 24 percent increase on the year’s opening price.”

The co-operative reiterated the improved forecasts for the current ﬁnancial year. “Despite the high Australian dollar we maintain our forecast for an end of season price of $5.30 to $5.50 for FY11,” Mr O’Rourke said. In August 2010 Murray Goulburn declared a 12 per cent dividend on suppliers’ shareholdings and announced a one for 10 bonus allocation of ordinary shares to take place in March 2011. At the meeting chairman Grant Davies paid tribute to Mr O’Rourke, who will retire in July 2011 after 13 years in the role and 23 years with the company. “Stephen has made an outstanding contribution to Murray Goulburn,” Mr Davies said.

“During Stephen’s tenure as managing director, Murray Goulburn Co-operative has increased revenue from about $1 billion to peak at over $2.5 billion. “In this time shareholder equity has increased almost three-fold to more than $700 million. Murray Goulburn has been transformed from a commodity-focused business to a more value-added producer of dairy products with domestic sales now contributing more than $1 billion in revenue, including our flagship Devondale brand.” Mr Davies added that Murray Goulburn was in the final stages of appointing an executive search firm to consider both internal and external candidates to replace Mr

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O’Rourke. Murray Goulburn also reported an improved outlook for the coming year. At the meeting, directors John Pye and Don Howard were re-elected and one new director, Martin Van der Wouw was elected. Specialist director Peter Hawkins was also re-appointed. At a board meeting following the AGM, Grant Davies was re-elected as chairman and John Vardy was re-elected as deputy chairman. The proposed changes to the co-operative’s constitution were put on hold to enable greater consultation with farmer shareholders.

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BENNISON ADULT RIDING CLUB INC. & CORNER INLET PONY CLUB INC. Invites members, past members, life members and the general public to join us AT OUR GROUNDS (O’Sullivans Road, Bennison) On Saturday, December 11, 2010

TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF OUR NEW FACILITIES The Ceremony will commence at 11.30am FOLLOWED BY A BBQ LUNCH

MILITARY COLLECTABLES AUCTION SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 10AM START

WANTED!

South Gippsland residents are invited to attend a

Community Forum on the new

SOUTH GIPPSLAND WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 2011 - 2021 Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha Thursday, December 9 - 7pm South Gippsland Shire Council is creating a new Waste Management Strategy that will identify action steps to provide a high level of waste management services to residents and businesses, while achieving environmental and financial sustainability. To ensure a focused, relevant and successful strategy, Council is seeking feedback on key areas. If you would like to have input into the Strategy, please attend this forum and/or complete the online survey on www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au Enquiries: 5662 9351

GIPPSLAND AUCTION HOUSE 174 Argyle Street, Traralgon OVER 600 LOTS INCLUDING: Cased Flintlock and Percussion pistols; Flintlock, Percussion, obsolete cartridge military rifles and guns; Percussion revolvers; Japanese, European and American swords; large mix of bayonets, knives, badges, medals, hats, helmets, books, pictures, flags, powder flasks, Third Reich items, Scrimshaw, coins, Delprado collection of lead soldiers, die cast metal ship models; set of 4 Royal Doulton Nelson Victory mugs and many one off items. VIEWING: Saturday, December 4, 9-5pm Sunday from 8-10am before auction For further info contact Paul on 5176 2099 or Don during viewing on 0412 851 126 or 0412 851 128 Catalogue available to download from Friday, December 3, pictures from Saturday, December 4 www.gippslandauctionhouse.com

for rent HOUSE in Leongatha, comfy 2BR close to main street. Available midDecember. Phone Mark 0419-893204. VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Permanent rental also available. Contact: 0408-320001.

thanks MURPHY - Betty Mary. Frank, Penny, Paul and Pat wish to thank their kind friends for the condolences and expressions of sympathy received on the passing of their beloved Mum. Thank you for those loving thoughts.

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Gippy Waste Cleaning • Septic Tanks • Portable Toilets • Water Tanks Phone Stephen

0422 998 025 1800 611 368

CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG “NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER” 28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropratic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L WOORAYL LODGE raffle results: Hamper Alan Moore, quilt Zel Fawcett.

thanks THANK YOU Alan and Loris Clark sincerely thank the Dumbalk Hall Committee and those who assisted in organising the afternoon in honour of Alan’s retirement from playing at dances. Thanks to all those friends and family who came along. We were overwhelmed by your generous gift and good wishes, and the day will be remembered for many years. Special thanks to Rhonda Richards and Ian Sheilds for providing the lovely music and to those who provided the delicious afternoon tea. Once again many thanks. Alan and Loris

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PROM COUNTRY AGED CARE Has Casual positions available for:

FULL TIME SALES PERSON OUTDOOR & GARDEN CENTRE This full-time position requires an enthusiastic person to be involved in the daily running of our outdoor & garden centre. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound customer service skills, and a willingness to learn. A keen interest in gardening and horticulture would be an advantage. Please forward written application and resumé to: The Manager, 13 Roughead Street, Leongatha 3953 or email to: sales@awsmith.com.au Applications close December 10, 2010 Successful applicants only will be notiﬁed

PCAs PAYROLL OFFICER (Full Time)

Bass Coast Regional Health is seeking a Payroll Officer with experience in payroll data entry, processing and reconciliations. You will have had exposure to award-based payroll systems, record management, payroll reconciliation, and enquiry resolution. Exposure to SAP Payroll and/ or Health Awards would be an advantage but is not mandatory. The role is located in Wonthaggi Hospital, on Victoria’s beautiful Bass Coast, a comfortable 90 minute drive south-east of Melbourne. The position offers an attractive remuneration package, salary packaging, as well the opportunity to grow in a multi-faceted role. A copy of the position description and further details about this role are available on our website at www.bcrh.com.au Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory police check. Written applications close Monday, December 6, 2010 and should be forwarded to the address below (marked ‘private and confidential’) or email to trevor.west@bcrh.com.au Trevor West Human Resources Manager Bass Coast Regional Health PO Box 120 Wonthaggi Vic 3995

INTER-PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL PROGRAM FACILITATORS (2 EFT)

Inventory Controller We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products for the domestic and international market. A position exists for an Inventory Controller to process and co-ordinate all inventory categories for the company and liaise with third party logistics providers as required. Principle responsibilities include; • Manage and allocate stock to satisfy product allocations to customers • Conduct weekly and monthly stock reconciliations for all product • Co-ordinate and validate the loading information at external warehouse • Schedule all truck movements for powder • Process and transfer of production orders in ERP system. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and computer skills with an advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel and be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Experience and understanding of ERP systems with a particular focus on inventory management is essential or preferred but not essential. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via post or email to: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379 Korumburra 3950 or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: Friday, December 10, 2010

An exciting opportunity exists for suitably qualified and experienced health professionals to join a supportive, multi-disciplinary team for 12 months to develop the South Coast Inter-professional Clinical Supervision (SCICS) Program. This project has been funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing under the “Increased Clinical Training Capacity in 2010” initiative up to December 2011. The key outcomes for this project are to: 1. Increase clinical placements available for medical, nursing and allied health students 2. Increase inter-professional learning and practice opportunities 3. Create a Sub-regional Inter-professional Clinical Supervision Program 4. Achieve sustainability of the Program An equivalent of 2 EFT Inter-professional Clinical Program Facilitators will be recruitedto work with the project’s Clinical Supervision Working Party, and other clinical educators/supervisors across the South Gippsland sub-region.The Clinical Placement Facilitators will work across the acute and primary care services in Foster, Leongatha, Korumburra and Wonthaggi. The positions may be full or part-time. While Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) will employ the positions, the base location of the positions can be negotiated with the successful applicants (within the health services of South Coast Sub-region). GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. All staff have access to excellent staff mentoring, education and support programs. Salary Packaging is available to all permanent staff. Successful applicants are required to provide a current satisfactory police record check and working with children check prior to commencing employment. A current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence is essential to ensure your application is progressed. For more information about this opportunity, please contact: Elise Sullivan – Project Manager, South Coast Interprofessional Clinical Supervision Projecton 0408 468 496 or via email: Elise.sullivan@dpar.com.au The detailed position description and an application kit may be downloaded from our website at www.gshs.com.au. Applications should be submitted by December 10, 2010 to: Janet Arrott-Watt HR Manager Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA 3953 Janet.arrott-watt@gshs.com.au

for our high care facility at Toora Please apply in writing to: Lyn Williams, PO Box 81, Foster 3960. Position description can be collected from Banksia Lodge or Prom View Lodge between 9am and 2pm, Monday to Friday or by calling 5683 9600.

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DAIRY FARM HAND Qualities required are honesty, reliability and self motivation. An ability to communicate with others and take pride in your accomplishments. Experience is not a pre requisite but a passion for your work is. PHONE 0428 641 266

Landcare Project Ofﬁcer

Full Time – Fixed Term Leongatha This position will oversee the Westernport Targeted Land Stewardship (TLS) project and sustainable agriculture and natural resource management projects as required. The incumbent will maintain and strengthen existing partnerships with other South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN) staff and other partners to ensure the objectives of the TLS program and other projects are fulfilled. In conjunction with a small team, the position will provide the necessary coordination, leadership, strategic planning and support to the South Gippsland Landcare Community for its continued success in a changing environment. The remuneration range is $51,346 - $65,553 and includes 9% superannuation. This position is a fixed term contract with funding available up until the 30th September 2011. There is a possibility of an extension dependant upon funding availability. A Position Description can be obtained via our website or by emailing kellyr@wgcma.vic.gov.au For further information about the role please contact Belinda Brennan, South Gippsland Landcare Coordinator. Applicants addressing the Key Selection Criteria should be marked; 'Landcare Project Officer' c/ HR/Payroll Officer and must be received by 4pm on Wednesday 8th December. Email applications may be sent to kellyr@wgcma.vic.gov.au Geoff Hocking Chief Executive Officer

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Correspondence PO Box 1374, Traralgon VIC 3844 Telephone 1300 094 262 Facsimile (03) 5175 7899 Email westgippy@wgcma.vic.gov.au Web www.wgcma.vic.gov.au

Regional Landcare Program Facilitator

Full Time – Ongoing Traralgon, Leongatha or Maffra Supported by the Australian Government’s Landcare Facilitators Initiative and reporting to the Partnership Development Manager, this role will promote sustainable farm and land management practices throughout the region. It will contribute to and support the uptake of sustainable practices and landscape scale conservation in rural and regional landscapes in a changing climate. The role is part of a national network of skilled and informed Landcare facilitators that link, and support, community Landcare and production groups participating in sustainable farm and land management practices and on and off-farm NRM. This role will provide an effective interface with NRM regional bodies, industry, research and development corporations and the Australian, state and territory governments. The remuneration range being offered for the position is at WGCMA Level 4 classification ($63,802 – $92,460), which includes 9% superannuation and a full private use vehicle option. A laptop and mobile phone are offered in addition to your remuneration, along with an encouraging work environment that actively supports personal and professional development. A Position Description can be obtained via our website or by emailing kellyr@wgcma.vic.gov.au For further information contact Martin Fuller, Partnership Development Manager. Applications addressing Key Selection Criteria should be marked; ‘Regional Landcare Program Facilitator’ c/ HR/Payroll Ofﬁcer and must be received by 4pm on Wednesday 8th December. Email applications may be sent to kellyr@wgcma.vic.gov.au Geoff Hocking Chief Executive Ofﬁcer

Correspondence PO Box 1374, Traralgon VIC 3844 Telephone 1300 094 262 Facsimile (03) 5175 7899 Email westgippy@wgcma.vic.gov.au Web www.wgcma.vic.gov.au

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SEWING MACHINE

SALES CONSULTANT Local Telstra Dealer, Leading Edge Telecoms Wonthaggi currently has an opening for a SALES CONSULTANT. Duties may vary but will include mobile phone sales, advising customers on mobile, home phone and internet plans, business customer phone contract management, housekeeping, inwards goods handling, etc. The following attributes are essential: • Good communication skills • A desire to help customers • Outstanding work ethic • Ability to work as part of a team • Ability to work within our existing business structure • Basic computer skills are essential • Previous sales experience would be an advantage In return we will provide training and an enjoyable working environment in our modern, customer focused store. Remuneration will initially be at the award rate plus bonuses with regular reviews. Applications close 6/12/10 Please submit written applications to: “The Manager” Leading Edge Computers/Telecoms 58 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi 3995

Beauty therapy Revive beauty therapy has positions available for qualified and experienced beauty professionals to join our highly skilled team - part time and full time. The successful applicants will need to be committed to providing the highest level of customer service and demonstrate a genuine passion for the industry. Excellent conditions Applications in writing to: Revive beauty therapy Alison Adams Shop 4 Plaza Walk Arcade 23 Murray Street, Wonthaggi Vic. 3995 Applications close December 7, 2010

CHEF / 2ND CHEF BISTRO/BAR ATTENDANT Must be available weekends and nights over the Christmas period. Please forward resumé to Head Chef, Austral Hotel, 34 Bridge Street, Korumburra, 3950 or fax 5655 2302. Enquiries 5655 1021 Applications close Friday, December 17, 2010

Youth Worker Full Time position Applications are invited for the position of Youth Worker to work in the Youth Connections program across South Gippsland and Bass Coast. Youth Connections assists young people who are most at risk of not making a successful transition through school and from school, by keeping them engaged or re-engaging them with education or training. Young people are case managed to assist them to work through barriers affecting their engagement with school or transition onto alternative education. Position description available on 5662 6700, sgadmin@ecg.vic.edu.au or www.ecg.vic.edu.au Email applications to sgadmin@ecg.vic.edu.au or post to Private Bag 5, Leongatha 3953.

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT PRESERVING AND PROMOTING OUR REMNANTS AMD TAKING IT ONE LEAP FURTHER BY COMBINING IT WITH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING?... AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU…… At Greening Australia Victoria (GAV) we have vision, energy, commitment, passion and strength dedicated to the restoration of our natural environment. This position is based in Leongatha and reports to the Regional Manager-Eastern Region. You will have: • Demonstrated experience in NRM or related field; • Well developed botanical and plant identification skills, preferably with a knowledge of Gippsland plant species and communities; • Demonstrated ability to initiate, develop and deliver projects including administration and budget management; • Demonstrated experience working with landholders; • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Interested? See our website for a position description www.greeningaustralia.org.au. Please send applications addressing the selection criteria to the HR Manager, Greening Australia Victoria, PO Box 525, Heidelberg, Victoria, 3084, or email general@gavic.org.au. by COB December 3, 2010.

Phone 0438 635 044 or Leesha.dacey@bigpond.com

TREE CLIMBER WANTED For Inverloch-based business focused on private and powerline work in the Gippsland area. Climber required for shared climbing and ground work duties in 2-3 man crew. Must be punctual, hard working and possess common sense. Experience and certification preferred but not essential. Must have licence. Applicants can contact Josh Geyle between 5pm-7pm weekdays.

TREE CULTURE 0412 303 913 Required for busy bistro. Maternity leave position with vision for permanent/part time. Must be available nights and weekends.

Project Officer-Eastern Region, Victoria 6 Months-Full time

Are looking for someone with a fun and happy outlook, with experience to join our team on a permanent basis as soon as possible, at our two premises, VENUS BAY AND INVERLOCH Bonuses paid

This position closes on Friday, December 10.

LEONGATHA GOLF CLUB

MANAGER/SECRETARY Leongatha Golf Club is one of Gippsland’s leading golf clubs with a well appointed club house that accommodates outside functions and all club events. The Manager/Secretary is responsible for the management of the club house including the bar, bistro, golf shop, organising functions and the daily running of golf activities. The Manager will work closely with the Board and is responsible for organising staff and volunteers. The successful applicant will have a positive attitude, excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to advance the growth of the club. Thus it is expected the applicant will have proven experience in a golf club and/or golf shop. The job description is at www.leongathagolf.com.au. Remuneration is negotiable based on the ‘Registered & Licenced Club Award 2010’. Applications outlining experience and qualifications to be forwarded to: The President, Leongatha Golf Club at PO Box 578, Leongatha 3953 or leaverlandscapes@bigpond.com.au Applications close at 5pm on December 10, 2010 Enquiries to Mr Chris Leaver on 0411 172 553

Or email resumé to mail@treeculture.com.au

MOVED OR MOVING TO MELBOURNE?

WORK AVAILABLE with prominent gardening & lawn maintenance company in Glen Iris area FULL OR PART TIME SUIT STUDENT Must have good work ethic Immediate start Contact Trent 0438 635 332

REPAIRS & SALES

FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

167 Graham Street Wonthaggi

5672 3127

FOR SALE NEAR NEW PORTABLE CLASSROOM 4 module - 2 room complex Approx: 14m x 10m Inc: 2 x wall mounted a/c’s, plumbing ﬁttings, decking and ramp Excellent condition $55,000 inc. GST (ONO) CONTACT: Kristin Richardson Ruralco Property 10-12 Hughes Street Leongatha Vic 3953 Ph: 5662 4388 Mob: 0427 092 983

LAWN MOWER / Outfront 1800HP DIESEL 300 hours Dealer serviced AS NEW Cost $20,000 Sell - $10,500 Simon 0434 880 618

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

situations vacant McCartin Street Optometrists OPTICAL RECEPTIONIST / ASSISTANT We are seeking a part time employee (who will be required to undertake additional casual relief hours) who is pro active and energetic to join our team in providing our patients with competent ocular health care. The successful applicant will need to undertake general administrative duties and have a desire to learn additional ocular related care services. Applicants must possess sound computer skills. They must also have the ability to build rapport and adopt good interpersonal skills to provide a high level of customer service. Previous optical clinic experience preferred but not essential. Applicants are required to submit their CV and a covering letter by Friday, December 10, 2010. Please mail to: Attention Andrew and Gerry 33 McCartin Street Leongatha 3953

ACCOUNTING CLERK TRAINEESHIP A full time vacancy exists at our Leongatha office for the above position. The duties will include Filing, Clerical Work, Computer Input, Back up Reception and General Administration duties. After a period of initial in-house training the successful applicant will commence a Certificate IV in Business Administration. Further advancement opportunities will become available with experience. The successful applicant will be a well presented person with good computer skills and the ability to cope with a busy work environment. Applicants who have recently completed their VCE are encouraged to apply. Please apply in own handwriting with resumé. Applications close on Friday, December 10, 2010 and should be addressed to: Accounting Clerk MORRISON JEFFERIS & ASSOCIATES Certified Practising Accountants 16 McCartin Street LEONGATHA VIC 3953

INVERLOCH NEWSAGENCY

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY DRIVER

Permanent & Relief Contact Adrian 5674 1177

HOME CARE and PERSONAL CARE – South Gippsland area Simply Helping Gippsland South & West supplies a range of in-home support services. We seek experienced and reliable home care and personal care staff to join our team providing services in South Gippsland. You should be appropriately qualiﬁed, conscientious and able to work unsupervised. You need a current police check, a current driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle. This position would suit people seeking casual hours of employment. For further details refer our website www.simplyhelping.com or phone Paul on 5636 4029.

LEONGATHA

FULL TIME PART TIME Must be available weekends Please apply instore or call Emma 0406 455 125

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SHED H.D. 40ft x 40ft All steel, VGC, Colorbond For removal Leongatha Phone 5662 5552 BIRD CAGES on stands, VGC, suit new buyer. Ph: 0418-574539. CARAVAN - Galaxy poptop, 2003. Single axle, single beds, awning, heaps of cupboards and extras, 7’ x 18’. Excellent condition $19,750. 0417-673581. ELECTRIC TREADMILL - Pacer 3701, foldable, 3 programs, time, distance, calorie and speed display, excellent condition $450. Ph: 0400-980091. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175

GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, pure bred, black and tan, 4M & 2F, dewormed, deflead, vet checked and vacc. Parents on view. Ph: 0409-856165.

HAY - small square bales, $6 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. No weeds. Mardan - 5664-1320, 0428999691.

JAYCO Pop-Top, 15’, full front bunks, rear double bed, can sleep 5, new tyres, 900kg. Very clean, tidy, $7,500. 5657-3298.

MOBILE COOL ROOM, 2.23m long, 1.14m wide, 1.61m height, Venus Bay, $3,000. Ph: 0400-052171, 5663-7503.

ROTTWEILLER purebred, 2½ yo male, real friendly, good with kids, $750. Ph: 0408-062821.

SIDDONS Silvan Poptop, 16ft x 7’6”, gas/elec fridge, oven and gas top, 4 berth, island DB, TV, annex, elec brakes, $8,500. 5657-4321.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662.

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TANDEM TRAILER 5th wheeler, 3.2 tonne capacity, hop dip galv., elec. brakes. 3 in 1: 14’ x 6’6” plant trailer with ramps, smooth side crate, H.D. rubber floor mat, drops to a 14’ x 7’10” deck. Price $6,500. Ph: 5662-3961. TIMBER - kiln dried blackwood, clear pine, silver wattle. Most sizes for furniture and craft. Also builder’s graded structural pine. Phone 5681-2261.

free

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

CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC. Repairs and services

Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012

used machinery VICON hay rake, 8 wheel, 3PL, $550 inc. Ph: 56632246.

garage sales HUGE GARAGE SALE Combined households. Building materials. 14 Bacon Avenue, Koonwarra, Saturday 4th, 8am start. No early birds.

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

$25 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $31.90) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Marker Pen • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $39 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

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PRACTICE SUPERVISOR Full Time WONTHAGGI We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Supervisor to manage and oversee the day to day running of our busy newly extended Practice in Wonthaggi. To be successful you will be able to demonstrate your contribution to an evolving professional workplace. You will need to possess: • Management experience in a General Practice environment • Ability to provide leadership and manage a diverse team of professionals • Ability to promote and expand the Practice’s profile • Knowledge of MBS schedule, bulk billing services and electronic claiming • Excellent computer skills, experience in Practix and Medical Director would be an advantage • Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills • A commitment to high quality patient service and positive team environment • Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills. Please email resumé to: Trish Wilson at twilson@maacg.com.au

garage sales

used vehicles

GARAGE FREE CAR SALE REMOVAL New gifts Ex-shop stock Household items 290L Fridge

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

Unit 4 15 Peart Street (behind cinema) 8am start

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers

No early birds

GARAGE SALE 3 Cassinia Street INVERLOCH 8am - 1pm

Saturday, December 4 Household and shed items Small furniture and fishing gear No earlybirds

GARAGE SALE

All machinery Bins provided

5672 2946 0417 556 593

wanted to buy FURNITURE: Parker, Noblett, Tessa, Chiswell, Moran, or any quality brand name used furniture. Phone Wendy on 0409-234482 MILK VATS - all sizes. Must be VG condition. Ph: 5941-6111, F: 5941-5888.

birthdays

FAYE HARRIS Happy big one. Love Ken XX

marriage celebrant

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

4 Bazley Street LEONGATHA 8am start

PAM HERRALD

Saturday, December 4

CAM ABOOD

livestock PULLETS Wednesday, Dec 22 Commercial crossbreds. Fully vaccinated. Not debeaked. 12wk (Black, Red, White, Brown) $13 Available from Elders Past., Leongatha 10.30am Phone 5662 3523 to order now (Brian Larkin Poultry)

BULLS FOR HIRE OR SALE

FRIESIAN BULLS 2-3 yr old Never worked 0447 331 762

used vehicles FORD TERRITORY, 2005, full leather, full electrics, tinted windows, great condition, 145,000km, RWC, $20,000. 0409792769. HOLDEN V8 Utility. See Page 7 of this weeks paper KIA PREGIO 2004, one tonne van, 160,000km, near new tyres, new alt. 6 months ago. Reg: UWI255 June 11, $8,300. Ph: 0401730203. TOYOTA HILUX 1995 SR5 dual cab 4x4, 2.8L diesel, 5 spd manual, a/c, p/s, lots extras, NFD334, $12,500 ONO. Ph: 5662-3085. TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 100 Series 2003, reg. SOG930, $11,000 extras, $44,000 neg. Excellent condition, one owner. For more details please contact 0419-386076.

5662 2553 0438 097 181

Leongatha 5662 4191

MERLENE STRATTON Leongatha 5662 2574

engagements EDDY - RANDALL Stuart and Fran, together with Richard and Chris have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of Susan and Warren on 20.11.10. We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness.

message of hope SHOW me a man who does a good job, and I will show you a man who is better than most and worthy of the company of kings. Proverbs 22:29.

in memoriam REILLY - Michael. 1.12.75 Lovingly remembered, sadly missed every day. Your loving family. SALMONS - Kay. 6.12.1937 to 2.12.2009 My dear Mum, missing you always. Anne and family XXXX. SALMONS - Kay. Miss you mum. Love always Kathryn, Robert, Dean, Jesse and Conor.

deaths APPLEYARD - Geoffrey. Taken tragically on November 28, result of accident. We all love you Geoff. Funeral to be advised. APPLEYARD - Geoff. Fond memories of our former employee and friend. Deepest sympathy to all family members. The Kuhne family ‘Bushlea’.

deaths DOWEL - Adrian (Goat). On November 22, 2010 tragically taken. Our mate, we will miss you. Fond memories will last forever. Our deepest sympathies to Mrs Dowel and families. Alan and Debbie. DUGGAN - Phyllis Dorothy (Phyl). On November 23, 2010 at Toora. Loving wife of Noel (dec.). Loved and loving mother of Julie, Geoff and Lynne, mother-in-law of Philip, Val and Laurie. Loving Nanna of Narelle and Simon, Luke and Lilit, Tanya and Syd, Paul, Nicole, David, Jason and Melanie, Michelle, Annette, Nicolle and Nigel. Loving great grandmother of Sean, Melanie, Hayden, Oliver, Campbell, Bryn, Hope, Jonathon and Jamie, Jackson, Josh, Oscar and Isis. Mum and Dad reunited. MAYO - Raymond Gordon (Ray, Moose). Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Latrobe Regional Hospital on November 23, 2010. Aged 51 years. Loving son of Albert (Elb) (dec.) and Jessie (May). Loving brother of Graeme (dec.), Max (dec.), Anne and Stewie. Loved and loving husband of Lorelle for 26 years. Much loved dad of Tracey and Graeme, and special friend of Charles Pearce. You shared our joys and troubles, The laughter and the tears, And you gave us love and kindness, Throughout the passing years. We will miss you. Private cremation service held. Latrobe Valley Funeral Services MOE MORWELL TRARALGON Traralgon 5174 2258 MAYO - Raymond Gordon. On November 23, 2010, Raymond Gordon, the dearly loved and loving son of May and the late Albert, dear brother of Graeme (dec.), Max (dec.), Anne and Stuart. A golden heart stopped beating, Two hard working hands were laid to rest. God gently closed your eyes and whispered, I only take the best. A wonderful and thoughtful son so very sadly missed. Many thanks for loving care at the McAlister Wing, Latrobe Regional Hospital. Ray; Loved brother of Max (dec.) and brother-in-law to Lyn, loving uncle to Nicole and Jason. We will remember all the good times. We will always remember your cheeky laugh and a smile. At peace now, you will live on in our hearts. Dearly loved brother of Anne and brother-in-law of John, fond uncle of Kris and Breanna. The tears in our eyes we will wipe away, but the love in our hearts will always stay. May the gentle winds blow freely for you. No more suffering. Reunited with Dad, Graeme and Max. Ray, (Ted). Dearly loved brother of Stuart, brother-in-law of Lyn, uncle to Tomas and Zack.

deaths Our time together was cut short. Our hearts are broken now that you are gone. We will forever treasure the happy times we shared. No more suffering. Rest in peace. Reunited with Dad, Graeme and Max. MAYO - Raymond. Deepest sympathy to May and Lorelle and their families at this sad time. We will miss our ‘Moose’. Love Barb and Jeff Lee and family. McKEOWN (nee Dowling) - Elizabeth Mary. Much loved wife of John. Loved sister of Brian, Joan, Maria, Paul (dec.), Tom and Gerard. Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital on November 24, 2010. Thank you to the staff at the hospital for their care and support. Thank you to the Palliative Care team and the District Nurses. McKEOWN - Elizabeth. Our dear friend Liz, a gentle loving friend. Our deepest sympathy to John. Now in God’s care. Anne, John, Sarah and all the Kemper family. MOSCRIPT John Bartlett. On November 22 at the Leongatha Hospital. Most adored husband of Marion, 53 years together. Wonderful father to Julie and Brian, Chris and Janine, Glenn and Michele and Tania, adored Grandad to Braydan, Callum, Chelsea, Eliza (dec.), Blake, Tegan and Jordan. Much loved brother of Allan and Gwen, and uncle of Fay and Graham, Heather (dec.), Irene (dec.) and Ted. It’s not what we write, It’s not what we say, It’s the way we remember John, In our own special way. MOSCRIPT John Bartlett. Special thankyou to Dr Graham Toohill and all the wonderful nurses and palliative care staff for their care and compassion. MOSCRIPT John Bartlett. Much loved and deeply respected dad of Chris and Janine. Adored granddad of Braydan, Callum, Chelsea, Eliza (dec.) and Blake. Our dad and granddad was a wonderful man who was a great role model, wise, humorous and loving, and we will miss him so much. MOSCRIPT John Bartlett. Much admired brother-inlaw of Sepha and Ian, and families. Remembered always.

deaths

MOSCRIPT - John. Long serving and respected member of Leongatha South Fire Brigade. Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.

MOSCRIPT - John. Respected President of the Leongatha South Progress Association. A highly valued member of the local community, whose hard work and dedication will be sadly missed. Deepest sympathy to Marion and family.

MOSCRIPT - John B. We regret the passing of a lifelong friend and neighbour of the Vagg family at Leongatha South. Our sincere sympathies to Marion, Chris, Julie, Glenn, Tania and their families. MOSCRIPT - John. The light from the love of John shone upon all of us. Our sympathy and love to Marion, Julie and Brian, Chris and Janine, Glenn and Michele, and Tania, and families. VAN BEDAF - Bert. A kind and entertaining friend with a passion for life who touched many people. Your bravery in the face of the inevitable was inspirational. Miss you mate. Deepest sympathy to Lerida. Brad, Penny and Phoebe Lester.

funerals JOHN GRAY

Thanksgiving Service For the life of John Gray to be held at

UNITING CHURCH LEONGATHA

Sunday, December 5 7pm

DOWEL - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Adrian Glenn (Goat, Ace) Dowel will be held at the Showgrounds Amenities Complex, Korumburra on Tuesday, November 30 commencing at 1pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Korumburra Lawn Cemetery.

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Korean tensions spark memories of war

snow boots and socks. “I went and asked for a bigger pair of boots and HELLO it’s on again. wore my socks and slipThat was Allan Anderpers inside them. son’s immediate response “I walked funny but when he heard that tensions my feet were warm!” on the Korean peninsula had Parcels from the Salvaescalated markedly. tion Army and letters and Last week, North Korea fruit cakes from Joy, his fired on a disputed South girl back home, helped Korean island, killing four ease the discomfort. people and South Korea is Reports in Austranow involved in a powerful lia that Kimpo Air Base naval exercise in the area. had been bombed, made Allan, in his 80s, has seen a mere three lines in the it all before. newspapers. He joined the RAAF a Allan has never underfew weeks before his 21st stood the lack of interest. birthday and when his supeThe bombing reports riors called for postings, Alworried Joy terribly, but lan put in for overseas. Allan wrote and told her He was sent to Japan for it was just the “bed check a couple of weeks before beCharlies”. These were part ing deployed to Kimpo Air of North Korea’s psychoBase in South Korea, which logical “weapons”. was at war with the north. “At two or three in the Hostilities were in full swing morning, they threw these by the time Allan arrived in October 1952, with 77 Her airman: Joy carried a photograph of her hand- hand held things to wake Squadron. some airman to help her cope with the worry of you up for harassment, just to annoy you. Most blokes He served with the ground him being away at war. stayed in bed anyway.” crew and was responsible for Following a “courtarmaments. Kimpo is now an international Then and since, there has been airport, but the base Allan remembers ship” of letters, worry and baking fruit cakes to send to Korea, Joy was very little publicity about it all. was flat, barren and dotted with tents. waiting for her airman when he reThe forgotten war, Allan calls it. That’s where he and his comrades turned home in December 1953. She Recalling those days from the lived. had comforted herself by carrying comfort of his Korumburra lounge They were well fed on American room, Allan said while the Americans rations, but he’ll never forget the a photograph of Allan, a handsome young man with twinkling eyes. had their Sabre jets and bombers, cold. They married in Maryborough the Australia did little bombing, but a lot “You had to rug up in winter,” he following April. of strafing and napalm rocketing. said, with major understatement. That was nearly 57 years ago. How he hated the latter and its Temperatures plunged to about 14 The couple moved to Korumburra cruelty haunts him still. below. where Allan worked in and then took His task was to load the rockets Bottled drinking water froze overonto the aeroplanes and make sure night and Allan said he’d seen many over a service station and Joy nursed at the hospital. they were safely in their sockets. men cry with the cold. This happened They raised seven children and The air base was 11 miles away if they made the mistake of placing from the South Korean capital Seoul, their icy hands near the pot bellied now have 22 grandchildren and nearwhich Allan said is pronounced stoves that were in the centre of the ly eight great grandchildren. Shared humour has seen them through the “sool”, rather than “soul”. tents. The pain, he said, was excruciups and downs of life. The base was flat and barren. Out- ating. But memories of war are never far side the gate was an old tin and canDespite describing himself at the vas building called Rosie’s Bar and time as being “young and silly”, he away. “You never forget an experience there were two villages nearby, which found a way to keep warm. like that,” said Allan. were strictly out of bounds. “We were given old felt slippers,

By Jane Ross

Book of memories: Allan Anderson has an album of photographs from the days when he served with the RAAF in Korea.

Changing the face of men’s health By Tessa Hayward THE sprouting of moustaches on men’s faces across the world is to raise awareness for men’s health. The main aim of Movember, the month formerly known as November, is to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and depression in men. Men supporting Movember moustaches are known as Mo Bros and the women in their lives are Mo

Sistas. The Salvation Army in Leongatha is supporting this event by growing moustaches and raising awareness. They have raised over $300 so far. Alan Kent, of the Leongatha Salvation Army, said it has been a challenge for some. “We really want to raise awareness for men’s health. People ask why we have a moustache and we are able to tell them about it,” he said.

The moustaches can be shaved off on Wednesday, December 1. “Some people are really looking forward to getting rid of their facial hair,” Mr Kent said. Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo growing efforts. The money raised will go to The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, Beyond Blue; the national depression initiative and a high impact awareness program.

Traditional service: Sergeant Vicki Treadwell’s life was honoured by a military funeral.

Military farewell A MILITARY funeral was held in Korumburra last Wednesday to commemorate the life of Australian Army sergeant, Vicki Treadwell. The daughter of former Korumburra residents, Peter and Lillian Treadwell, she was killed during a car accident in New South Wales recently. Sgt Treadwell was laid to rest after a graveside service at Korumburra Cemetery, complete with a volley of riﬂe shots and a guard of honour by 30 soldiers from her unit. Her cofﬁn was brought to the cemetery on a gun carriage. Sgt Treadwell had served in the army for 18 years, including time as an administration clerk in East Timor and along Australia’s eastern coast.

Movember: Geoff Clarkson, Len Lund, Ron Frith, Alan Kent and Nathan Solibakke, of the Leongatha Salvation Army, are raising awareness for men’s health.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - PAGE 51

Meeniyan hosts bowls Friday tournament MEENIYAN Bowling Club held a tournament last Friday. Organisers were happy with the turnout of ladies, with all the rinks full. There were 16 teams of which four teams came from Inverloch.

Above: Waiting their turn: Bron Ellen (Tarwin Lower), Lyn Harper (Fish Creek) and Faye McKenzie (Fish Creek). Ready to score: Carol Waters (Inverloch) and Shirley Martin (Korumburra) after an end is ﬁnished on Friday.

A bit of history: Meeniyan Bowls Club foundation members Shirley Cook and Joyce Fuller with Helen Twite.

Local produce: Rene Jillett and Poppy Graeme (Meeniyan) with some offerings at the stall on the edge of the green.

Right: Concentration: Gloria Growse (Inverloch) prepares to bowl on Friday at Meeniyan.

All smiles: Elly de Vries (Phillip Island) and Veronica Muir (Inverloch) watch a bowl roll in.

Korumburra bowls

THE ladies had wins at pennant on Tuesday, with Division 2 at Corinella, where they recorded a 42 shot win, with Bev Button’s team of Debbie Williams, Margaret Clancy and Margaret Brown’s 17 shot win against Teresa Durbridge’s team, the best result on the day. Division 3 ladies were home to Meeniyan, where they had a 14 shot win with Nancy Gilbert’s team of Margaret Hams, Jo Lomagno and Judith Nicholls’ 15 shot win against Glen Densley’s team our best result. The ladies on Wednesday had 18 on the greens playing triples. The winners after two games with 17 ends Jenny McVeigh and Margaret Clancy with Shirley Martin and Judith Nicholls missing out on ends. The men had no luck on Thursday but the rain is very good for the countryside. Saturday started out full of promise but the weather was the winner, when only seven ends had been played with all Korumburra sides up . In all the years Korumburra has been involved in pennant, has there been a year when there has been four washouts on Saturdays, with only one round of pennant completed? But then, it is South Gippsland. In next week’s pennant, Division 2 ladies have the bye. Division 4 ladies will play at Inverloch. On Saturday, the Division 1 men are home to Foster, Division 3 will play at Fish Creek and Division 4 will play at San Remo. Members and friends are reminded to please put down names for our Christmas tea on December 18.

TIDES Westernport Bay It seems you can’t drop a line at the moment without hooking a feed of snapper. Most ramps reported heavy traffic over the last fortnight. The corals out from Rhyll and Silverleaves was so thick with boats you could almost jump from one to the next and land on French Island without getting wet. Almost everyone came back with snapper. Corinella was bursting at the seams by sun-up most days. Rampmaster Tony as always was doing a fantastic job keeping things flowing smoothly. The Corinella hole is still consistently fishing well for 1½ to 2½ kg reds and great eating size. The bigger fish have been found in 12-14 metres of water off Cowes. Some great catches of King George whiting have been reported off Coronet Bay. Jeff and Ray got 19 fish in half an hour last Sunday. Cleeland Bight still has lots of squid, with the bigger ones coming in over 1½ kg. Dickies Bay and Tortoise Head bank are very busy with whiting, as too is Cat Bay. A few good sized gummy sharks are being taken around bouys five and six. A bit quieter on the jetties last week, with Newhaven still good for snapper on the start of the run-in tide.San Remo still has some good

sized squid on baited jigs and a few whiting on the run-out tide. Port Welshpool Things have been a bit crowded out on the water. Crystal and Paul from Moe counted 150 plus boats on the weekend. The area around the entrance has been good for snapper, flathead and gummys. Keep those bag limits in mind though. Port Albert seems to be a bit on the quiet side, however some good flathead are still around for those prepared to be patient. Maher’s Landing has good numbers of trevally, mullet and whiting two hours either side of low tide. Shallow inlet is still fishing well on pilchards and plastics. Kilcunda A few good sized salmon are still being taken from the surf all the way from Woolamai to Williamsons, with a couple of good gummys taken at the Powlett River mouth on Thursday night by Alex and David from Noble Park. It seems a little rain won’t deter those most dedicated to their pursuit of pleasure. Punchbowl and Shelley Beach were productive last weekend, with flathead, salmon, parrot fish and leather jackets making an interesting day for the keen anglers.

Inverloch Some very good fishing throughout the whole inlet over recent weeks, with whiting, flathead and mullet in great numbers. A few trevally around the entrance and near Flat Rock. Land based fishing has been a bit harder, with plenty of weed and large numbers of crabs. A few fishermen reported squid close to shore. Maher’s Landing Fair numbers of mullet and silvers in this area about two hours either side of low tide. Venus Bay Gone a little quiet at the moment, still a few salmon around on whitebait and red/ white poppers. A fair amount of people have been noticed lately taking pippies at No. 1 and No. 2 beaches. Remember the bag limit in this area is only two litres per person or half a litre if shucked. Port Welshpool Still some very good fishing here, with David and Krystal telling the Nutt they counted over 100 boats on the water on Saturday, November 20. Krystal managed a great feed of flathead near Snake Island, with the biggest being 71cm. Snapper around 2kg are being landed in the channels, best baits are pilchard and fresh squid. Snapper, gummys and flathead near the

entrance. Metung The boardwalk fishing well for flathead, bream and salmon. Lakes Entrance Cunningham Channel is about the best spot at the moment, with flathead, mullet and a few bream on Bass yabbies. Saturday, November 20 saw the Corinella Angling Club hold their junior fishing competition, with a big crowd in attendance. Everyone had a great day with mother nature helping out by providing terrific weather. Many thanks must go to the club for having the vision to promote our sport to the younger generation. Thanks must also go to the sponsors who made sure no one walked away empty handed. Jim’s Bait and Tackle and Grantville Bait and Tackle, two local businesses well worth supporting, are just some of the wonderful people who make events like this possible. Well done to all, and keep up the good work. Stay safe and good fishing to you all. If you have a report or a question give Fishnutt a call on 0409 865 843.

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

At Port Phillip Heads

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Leongatha bowls

TUESDAY, November 23 saw both our Division 2 and Division 3 ladies pennant teams play at home against Wonthaggi, and without an overall win. Division 2 went down by the narrow margin of three shots, while Division 3 lost by 10 shots. Tuesday, November 30 sees Division 2 away to Inverloch as well as Division 3. Tuesday, November 23 also saw round three of the business bowls in action on a very pleasant evening, and with no let up in the battles that took place. There are now only three teams undefeated at this stage and they are The Shed, with Murphys and Golds, so the next Tuesday evening looks like being a real nailbiter among the top three. Wednesday, November 24 saw the afﬁliated monthly triples in very muggy and trying weather conditions, in a four games by 12 ends two bowls triples. Winners with four wins plus 25 shots were Lance Lancaster (s), Faye Turner and David Dunkley. Runners-up again with four wins plus 18 was an Inverloch team skippered by Alan Easterbrook. Missing out on the spoils also with four wins the team of Bill Fisher (s), Graham Washfold and Peter Bolge.

Inverloch bowls

ALL our pennant games got underway last Saturday, but once again rain caused all games to be called off prior to the tea break. Division 1 travelled to Lang Lang and their game ended after about six or seven ends, as was the case with Division 2 White at Leongatha, and Division 4 at Korumburra. Division 2 Blue and Division 5 games at Inverloch were called off after nine ends had been played. Last Saturday was the ﬁrst day of the season where our selectors did not have to call on some of our ladies to make up numbers in some of our teams. We had two players who were playing for their ﬁrst game of pennant since joining our club. They were John Sanders in Division 2 Blue and Edie Leszkiewicz in Division 5. Last Thursday’s so-

Best last game went to the team of Jack Kuiper (s), Trish McCormack and Tas Haywood, with the John O’Connor wines being won by another Inverloch team led by Ken Hastings. The sponsors for the day were Bendigo Bank and the presentations were made by the Leongatha branch manager Mr Ken Lester. There were also two special presentations made as the result of a team number draw and the winners were John Turner’s team and Andy Kerr’s Fish Creek team. The Leongatha club thanks the Bendigo Bank for their valued support and sponsorship. Saturday, November 27 saw at the Leongatha rinks, Division 2 home to Inverloch White, with Division 4 also at home to the highly fancied Phillip Island, with play well under way when mother nature put a stop to proceedings and the games washed out. Division 1 at Mirboo North also were washed out. The next round, December 4 sees Leongatha at home to Wonthaggi, with Division 2 away to San Remo and Division 4 also away to Inverloch, so let’s hope the weather is a little kinder.

cial bowls was cancelled prior to starting time due to rain. The fourth round of our eight rounds of the business bowls series was able to get through their games last Wednesday, and at the end of play the winners were the P.R.F. team with 10 shots up. Runners-up with nine shots up were the Pulse Pharmacy team. The four leading teams at the halfway mark are P.R.F. with eight points, the next three are Broadbeach on six points and 39 shots, followed by Espy also on six points and 26 shots and Sure Constructions on six points and also 26 shots.

Ladies PENNANT, Tuesday, November 23: Division 1 played San Remo at home and won by 27 shots all up. Once again Division 2 had a loss with Tarwin Lower getting up by 12

shots at Tarwin. Division 3 are continuing their winning streak beating Foster at Foster by 30 shots. Wednesday, November 24 was the annual charity day for Wheelchair Access Sports. Twenty-three ladies played plus seven donations. The amount raised was $374. This included donations of winning prizes from corporate bowls held the same evening. Winners for the day were Pam Sutcliffe, Cynthia Hensley, Rhonda Davies and Veronica Muir. Runners up were Nell Van Grunsven, Carol Waters, Gloria Growse and Marg Flett. All these ladies won a plant kindly donated by Robbie of Inverloch Nursery. Don’t forget we are still collecting toys for charity. Please have the presents in by December 11.

Buffalo bowls

Tarwin Lower bowls

TWELVE players bowled on the very warm evening of Wednesday November 24. Four teams of three in fourth, (LDL) Alex Thompson (sk), Peter Heldens, Jim Atkins third (WLL), Sebastian Terranova (sk), Joyce Occhipinti, Ron Gloster second (LDW), Glenys Pilkington, Andrew Hanks, Carolyn Benson ﬁrst (WWW), Toni Heldens, Ian Benson, Joe Occhipinti. Best ﬁrst game Sebastian 15-5, second Toni 8-7, third Toni 10-1. We wished Andrew a happy birthday for Thursday November 25. Coming up on December 15 is our Christmas breakup. All welcome. Names in by December 8. We hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

MONDAY triples was won by the Tarwin team of Ned Clark, Steve Graham and Peter Tainton. The runners-up from Port Welshpool were Ann and Jim Holland and included John Ferry. Best last game were also Tarwin boys: Arthur Newsome, Fred Martin and Paul Griffiths. Sponsor for the day was the Tarwin Lower Post Office. Both teams played at home in the ladies pennant in warm conditions. Division 2 played Inverloch and scored a win by 12 shots. Division 3 played well against top of the ladder Toora, only going down by five shots. Barefoot bowls continued on its merry way on a balmy warm night with keenly fought games. Winners were the Ramones with six points + 41, Sharks six points +38, Beez Neezs four points +16 and Bushwackers four +16. Sponsors were the Riverview Hotel, Venus Bay General Store, Tarwin Lower Takeaway and Tarwin Lower Quality Meats. With the rain coming down in buckets both Divisions of men’s pennant played at home this week, starting stopping the games were able to finish, Division 3 won and Division 5 lost. As the majority of South Gippsland games were washed out eight points were awarded to each side

Coleman wins bowls singles

THE South Gippsland District Bowls Ladies Association held their novice singles last week. The first day at Korumburra and the final was played at Phillip Island between Diane Coleman and Dianne Barlow, both Phillip Island members. The game was played in good conditions with Diane Coleman being the winner. Also last week our state singles with winner Iris Donohue and our state triples team of Paddy Francis, Ann Green and Val Collins played off for the group at Sale. Iris made it to the final going down by only two shots. The triples team played a good game, but were put out in the first game.

SGDLBA pennant Results - Round 8 November 23 DIVISION 1 Foster 69 (10 shots) d Port Welshpool 59 (R. Richardson 36 d M. McDonald 17, L. Vignocchi 16 lt N. Gore 21, M. Climas 17 lt A. Collins 21). Meeniyan 82 (17 shots) d Lang Lang 65 (M. Pearson 39 d J. Dowson 16, A. Van Wamel 23 drew V. Harris 23, L. Hanks 20 lt J. Prowd 26). Wonthaggi 82 (20 shots) d Phillip Island 62 (K. Simpson 33 d P. Davis 17, L. Milkins 27 d P. Francis 23, I. Donohue 22 drew R. James 22). Inverloch 81 (27 shots) d San Remo 54 (I. Sheppard 25 d C. Thorn 20, A. Tschiderer 33 d S. Carvosso 9, C. Hughes 23 lt K. Hale 25). DIVISION 2 Korumburra 93 (42 shots) d Corinella 51 (J. McVeigh 30 d E. Johnston 18, B. Button 30 d T. Durbridge 13, J. McLaren 33 d M. Dillon 20). Loch 78 (19 shots) d Fish Creek 59 (J. Miller 30 d P. Hazeltine 17, G. Garry 31 d F. McKenzie 22, V. Kennedy 17 lt L. Harper 20). Wonthaggi 72 (3 shots) d Leongatha 69 (J. Brusamarello 25 d T. McCormack 18, T. Kavanagh 24 d E. McIntyre 21, M. McBain 23 lt F. Turner 30). Tarwin 77 (12 shots) d Inverloch 65 (H. Twite 30 d J. Bateman 19, D. Barnes 33 d N. Martin 24, G. Bright 14 lt D. Patterson 22). Phillip Island - bye (2 pts). DIVISION 3 Toora 46 (5 shots) d Tarwin 41 (K. Barwick 27 d R. Grifﬁths 21, B. Curram 19 lt J. Stafferton 20). Inverloch 62 (30 shots) d Foster 32 (V. Muir 35 d E. Dudﬁeld 16, J. Arnold 27 d A. Horstra 16). Wonthaggi 49 (10 shots) d Leongatha 39 (D. Yarley 24 d G. Emmerson 16, G. Mitford 25 d M. Jepson 23). Phillip Island 48 (8 shots) d San Remo 40 (E. Stephenson 24 d B. De Rooy 22, D. Coleman 24 d M. Bates 18). Korumburra 53 (14 shots) d Meeniyan 39 (N. Gilbert 32 d G. Densley 17, M. Wrench 21 lt D. Lindhard 22).

Leongatha Little Athletics THREATENING weather and muggy conditions failed to deter 115 competitors from turning out to the velodrome oval for Leongatha Little Athletics last weekend, with 160 personal best times recorded and five centre records broken. Fresh from a strong showing at the recent Victorian primary school state championships, where he placed third in the high jump (1.30m), Brett Thorson backed up at club level to equal Julian Patterson’s 1.33m centre record set two seasons ago for under 11 boys. After placing second in the state championships in the long jump (5.11m), Wes Graeme also recorded a new benchmark in the event at club level with a 4.54m jump in the under 13 boys’ class, extending the mark he set earlier in the season. Also in the sandpit, Ruby Martin took the under 10 girls’ triple jump record out to 7.45m, 5cm past the mark Eleanor Patterson set in 2005/06. Other centre records went to Jemma Standfield in the under 6 girls’ discus (10.76m) and Mitchell Bentvelzen, who threw the vortex 31.32m in the under 10 boys’ class. Personal Best recorded on the day were as follows: Under 6 boys: H Herbert – shotput; H Barnes – vortex, discus; E Colwill – 50m, long jump; R Sturtevant – long jump, 50m, discus. Under 6 girls: B Tudor – discus; T Matheson – vortex; N Crimp – long jump, discus, vortex. Under 7 boys: A Battersby – 200m, 50m; J Cooper – 200m, vortex, long jump; M Malloy – discus, 200m; B Peace – 200m, 50m; L Marshman – 50m, long jump, 200m. Under 7 girls: E Birrell – long jump; J Findlay – long jump; A Ritchie – discus; J Standfield – discus; E Trease – 50m. Under 8 boys: J Charlton – javelin turbo; M Matheson – discus, triple jump, 400m; L Boyle – discus, 400m; B Fennell – 400m, 200m, discus; B Harris – triple jump, discus; R Giliam – 400m, discus,

200m; S Herbert – discus, 200m, 400m; C Riseley – 200m, javelin turbo; C Whelan – 200m. Under 8 girls: C Geary – 100m; L Richmond – 100m; E Bath – 100m. Under 9 girls: E Lyons – 100m, 200m; E Marshman – javelin turbo, 100m, triple jump, vortex; N Barnes – 100m, javelin turbo, vortex; M Smith – javelin turbo, 100m; C Standﬁeld – 200m, triple jump, javelin turbo. Under 10 boys: M Bentvelzen – vortex, triple jump, 200m; J Burgess – 100m, triple jump, 200m; Shannon Kennedy – triple jump, 200m; T Kelly – vortex; E Zubcic – shotput, 800m, 200m, vortex, triple jump; S Chadwick – 800m, vortex, 200m, triple jump; E Douglas – 800m, long jump, shotput; N Matheson – vortex. Under 10 girls: T Brown – 800m, high jump; L Riseley – 800m, 100m, high jump; K Thorson – 800m, 200m; A Tudor – 800m, 100m; L Graeme – 800m, 100m; E Findlay – 800m, 200m, triple jump, 100m; R Martin – triple jump, shotput, 100m. Under 11 boys: R Baudinette – 100m, high jump, triple jump; B Thorson – high jump, triple jump, 100m, shotput. Under 11 girls: A Standﬁeld – high jump; E Burns – high jump; S Riseley – discus. Under 12 boys: C Alexander – triple jump; E Parker – 1500m. Under 12 girls: L Akers – high jump, discus; C Byrne – high jump, 1500m, 100m; E Cashin – high jump, 100m. Under 13 boys: S Byrne – triple jump, 100m; W Graeme – long jump. Under 13 girls: Alex Kirkham – 300m hurdles, discus; G Martin – 100m, long jump, triple jump, 300m hurdles, discus, 1500m. Under 15 boys: M Green – discus. Under 15 girls: R Byrne – 100m; O Cope – long jump; E Patterson – long jump, 100m; M Witherow – triple jump, 100m. Under 16 boys: T O’Loughlin – 100m, discus. Under 16 girls: S McCormack – long jump, triple jump.

Ladders Division 1 Inverloch ...........................+125 16 Wonthaggi .........................+141 10 Phillip Island.......................+52 10 San Remo .............................-30 10 Foster .....................................-32 6 Lang Lang ........................... -32 6 Meeniyan ...............................-72 4 Port Welshpool ....................-152 2 Division 2 Korumburra .....................+126 13 Wonthaggi ...........................+73 11 Leongatha............................+62 9 Loch ........................................-6 9 Phillip Island ..........................+1 8 Corinella ................................-19 8 Tarwin ....................................-46 8 Inverloch................................-98 6 Fish Creek .............................-93 3 Division 3 Toora ..................................+101 14 Inverloch .............................+97 10 Wonthaggi ...........................+30 10 Phillip Island.......................+23 10 Korumburra ............................+8 10 Meeniyan .................................-6 8 Leongatha ...............................-10 6 Foster ......................................-65 6 San Remo ...............................-47 4 Tarwin ...................................-131 2

Wes Graeme: is a picture of concentration in the triple jump.

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Elliott Gin dominates cycling RACING on Friday night was conducted in good conditions, but with the threat of rain, so officials kept pushing the racing along. First event of the night was the one lap time trial. Elliott Gin posted a 31.95 second lap, which was his best effort for the season. Next in was Matt Dudley at 34.54 just ahead of Tom McFarlane in 34.57sec. This was a personal best for Tom. Mitch Gin recorded 36.81 whilst Will Lumby, having his first race night, recorded 38.24 sec. The second event on Friday night was a two lap handicap. Elliott was giving away starts of 90 metres, but managed to get the field in range after the first lap. Even though Matt Dudley made an early charge at the bell, it was Elliott who ran out a clear winner from Tom and Matt. The evening then switched to some sprint events. The first was a three up match race between Tom, Mitch and Will. At 300m to go, there were moves

all round. Tom moved up and Will jumped through underneath at the same time as Mitch made his run from the top of the bank. Mitch looked like the winner until he looked around with just 50m to go. That move allowed Tom to sneak past and grab the win by the barest of margins. In the other match race between Elliott and Matt it was again the smooth pedalling Elliott who claimed the win. Club coach Tony had the motor bike out next up for a motor paced event - a ﬁve lap Keirin. Once again it was an easy win to Elliott, but there was plenty of interest in the minor places. Matt Dudley timed his run well to claim second ahead of Mitch. The last event for the night was a 17 lap motor paced scratch race. With Elliott being the oldest rider he was able to take the win, however the distance saw some interesting outcomes for the minor places. Tom put in a great ride to take second ahead of Matt. The club is working hard to get

some bikes ready for other juniors and is hopeful of seeing some larger fields in the coming weeks. Any riders interested are invited to come to Wednesday night training to make a start. Some of the masters have been training keenly and may get fit enough to race on Friday night later in the season. On Wednesday night the club annual general meeting was held and the office bearers were returned, so Kevin Feely takes on his second year as president. Highlight of the night was the awarding of life membership to Tony Smith. Tony has just chalked up 20 years as club coach, which is a wonderful effort, much appreciated by the club. Elliott has been combining some road racing over the weekend with the Caulfield-Carnegie club meets. Last weekend Elliott took out the D Grade event so next time round he will be racing in C Grade. Our other club members Nick Aitken, Stuart Smith and Tom Debenham have also been having some success at these events.

They’re racing: Elliott and Mitchell Gin from Matt Dudley and Will Lumby with Thomas McFarlane high on the bank after his turn in the lead.

Leongatha Indoor Netball Association L E O N G AT H A Indoor Netball Association (ECR Centre) held its grand ﬁnals recently. Not pictured are section two ladies runners-up team members Kaylene Morter, Sonya White, Bess Goodwin, Lauren Minns, Kate Norton, Michelle Johnston, Katie Stewart and Lindsay Freibe.

Section 2 senior ladies: Premiers (Lols), back: Sue Ritchie, Kate Cantwell and Nicole Forrester; front: Nicole Lomas and Sharon Hoober. Absent Julie Bloch, Melissa Harris and Gab Patterson.

Junior section: third place (Stars) Natalie Young, Codie Davidson, Chloe Scouller, Hayley Norton, Sarah Bouquet, Ruby Scouller, Joel Norton, Katelyn Gale and Nikiya Wright.

Left: Section 1 senior ladies: runners-up (Odd Bods) Wendy McEachern, Sara Zerbe, Kristie Burns, Kim Lawrence and Sue Mills. Absent Nay Rayson and Suzi Bath. Right: Section 1 senior ladies: Premiers (Reps) Shelley Fixter, Jane Harrison, Paula Holt, Kirsty Bolge, Andrea Pearce, Veronica Hanily and Claire Hutchinson. Absent Sally Rayson.

Junior section: premiers (Walawalawinchas) Jorja Markley, Bianca Hoober, Sarah Paterson, Nikita Wright, Sam Forrester, Kaillie Simpson, Ashlee Goss, Teagan Burge and Ella Clarke.

Junior section: fourth place (Junior Vixens) Hayden Funnell, Jack Dunn, Chloe Hogg, Chelsea Hoffman and Michelle Hoober; front: Abby Forrester, Jemma Hoober, Hayley Flynn, Ally Martin and Ben Cantwell.

Junior section: runners-up (Swifts) Brooke Materia, Taylor Kerr, Lauren Baudinette, Isabelle Green, Taylor Brown, Renee Mizza, Hannah Box and Kayley Laurence. Absent Holly McEachern.

Junior section: ﬁfth place (Gunners) Kobe Barnard, Zoe McEachern, Georgia Edwards, Sarin Barnard, Brianna Newton and Matilda McNeil. Absent Nikayla Mills and Chelsie Hulls.

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Leongatha

ON Saturday 42 players set off but a number had to abort their rounds when the rain came in. Rod Brown beat the ﬁeld and the elements to win A Grade with 40 points and also included nearest the pin on the 16th in a very good round. Ian Barlow can ﬂuctuate between very good and very ordinary, but Saturday was one of the bright spots. Ian won B Grade, also with 40 points. Barry Attwood won pro-pin on the 14th. Ball winners: P. Horman, G. McDonald 38; K. Gardner, A. Edney 37; I. Watson, R. Thurston, I. Bidmead, D. Reaby 36; A. Cairns 35, R. Davies 34.

Tuesday

Merv Stubbs, Les Newton and Jon Smith played in the same group and shared the spoils. Merv was the event winner with 39 points, Les was runner-up with 37, while Jon won nearest the pin on both the 14th and 16th. Ball winners: K. Gardner, A. Cairns 37; K. Scott 36, J. Smith, T. Moss, M. Keating 35; M. Thomas 34.

Thursday

Another wet day and not many braved it, but scores were good with 36 points needed for a down the line ball. Les Newton dominated the event with a huge 44 points. Peter Horman played well to notch 41 and take the runner-up prize. P. Seth and Michael Thomas won the nearest the pin prizes. Michael shot 71 off-the-stick for 38 points, but he would have needed to equal the course record to catch Les. Many thanks to Mark Edwards for sponsoring the day which was the 21st anniversary of the Thursday competition begun by Mark in 1989. Ball winners: R. Birrell 39, M. Thomas, B. Cathie 38; R. Davies 37, M. Keating 36. The December medal will be played on Sunday with round three of the Gordon West nine hole competition to follow on Sunday. The following Sunday (December 12) will combine the R. and M. Hodges mixed 4BBB stableford, with the annual ‘turkey run’.

Woorayl celebrates golf season ON Saturday despite a lightning break we held our monthly medal sponsored by Kate and Craig Gourlay. The A Grade winner was Tom Ryan who also eagled the 11th hole. The B Grade and medal winner with a great net 64 was Bo Fiek, and C Grade went to Otto Vandervorm. The nearest the pins went to Geoff McKinnon (8th) and Ian Atcheson (17th). Balls went to P. Burgess, B. Challis, R. Beilby, T. Burgess, J. Hassett, T. Charlton and A. Hills. The ball raffle went to, I never win a raffle, Ed Poole syndicate. On Friday we held our presentation night and we also inducted Frank Dekker as a life member. Board event winners were: stableford aggregate G. Calder and R. Warren; 36 hole handicap fourball championship N. McKenzie and B. Thomas (who would have thought that you would get beaten with plus 17); McDonald and Roberts trophy went to G. Young and M. Grist; A.E. Smith mixed foursomes was won by A. Poole; Hays Jewellers trophy was won by S. Wakefield, now two years in a row; A. and G. Wilson fourball went to I. Balfour and A. Peters; McLeod fourball

knockout was won by B. Stubbs and I. Smith; the Mac Holt singles knockout went to G. Fennell; and the Ampol trophy went to I. Balfour. Our Christmas raffle nights commence this Thursday with loads of Christmas type things to be won. Don’t forget the meal as well. Next Saturday we will play a stableford event sponsored by Cleanaway. It will also be the first round of our summer trophies for men and ladies sponsored by A.W. Smith and Sons and J.S.L. Light Engines. Our sponsors are very important to us and we will hold a sponsors day ambrose on Sunday, December 5. Last Sunday was our closing day and we held a mixed medley day which was sponsored by Gardiner Kitchens. The winners were Graeme Salmon and Sue Wakefield, and the runners-up were Thel Scoble and Brian Wilson, losing by half a shot from the winners 62 net. The club’s annual general meeting was also held on Sunday and the main positions were as follows: president Graeme Winkler, captain Geoff McKinnon and new secretary John Maynard. We all wish him luck in his position, but of course he will follow the legend.

Right: Well deserved: Woorayl Golf Club president Graeme Winkler (right) presents Frank Dekker with his life membership. Below: Handing over: Woorayl Golf Club held its annual meeting on Sunday where Frank Dekker (left) handed over the club secretary reins to John Maynard. John, who lives in Inverloch, is a life member of the South Gippsland Veteran Golfers Association, after serving nine years as its secretary/ treasurer. Graeme Winkler stays on as president at Woorayl with Dennis Lim as treasurer and Geoff McKinnon captain.

Trophy winners: three of the other trophy winners at the presentation night at Woorayl on Friday night were, from left, Greg Fennell, Marg Tuckett and Tim Burgess. Left: Board winners: winners of the prestigious McLeod FourBall board event were Ian Smith and Brett Stubbs.

Ladies

WITH the end of the year fast approaching, we played a nine hole teams event on Wednesday, November 24, followed by presentation of trophies for events held over the year. We then ﬁnished with a celebration (cake and champagne), a surprise gift from all the girls who turned 70 this year. Winners of the day’s event were Marianne Leaver, Ann Blundy and Gwen Chapman - 49 points. Runners-up were Toni West, Julie Howard, Noreen Williams and Barb Fleming, 47 points. Di Williams, Jill Steer and Fay Quilford 44, Trish Owen, Pam Mullaway, Jan Birrell and Marea Maher 44 won balls.

Game of golf: Mark James and son Colin, Ted Martin, John Hickey and Colin James, who is Colin’s grandfather play golf at Woorayl.

Monthly medal: Leongatha residents Tom Ryan, Graeme Salmon, Rod Goodwin and Brian Wilson played at Woorayl on Saturday.

Meeniyan THE Meeniyan Golf Club held their annual general meeting on Thursday, November 25, with a good number of members in attendance. Graham Hoskin, the retiring president, spoke of the club’s achievements over the past ﬁve years of his presidency. One of the best achievements for the club was securing federal funding for the building of the wonderful “Toonalook Wetlands,” which will ensure a water supply for the course in the future, the purchasing of new equipment and the laying out of new watering systems for the greens and tees. Graham congratulated the committee for all their work and dedication to the club and wished incoming president Will Bullock all the best. The best club person this year went to Well done: Meeniyan Golf Club Dave Christie, who spends many hours on the best club person Dave Christie mower each week trying to keep up with the fast with sponsor Sue Hoskin. growing grass.

Mirboo North THE stableford event held on November 27 was attended by 23 players, with a CCR of 70. The winner of the day was Max Fletcher (28) 41 points. Down the line balls: John Blunsden (23) 39, Joe Kus (15) 38 and John McFarlane. Nearest the pin: 4th Nigel Bracecamp, 16th Keith Clerks, second shot on the ﬁrst hole Terry Bradshaw. Pro pin 6th Gordon Graeme. Birdies: 4th Tony Tomada, Nigel Bracecamp, 6th Joe Taylor, 16th Keith Clerks, S. McFarlane. Of the 13 starters in the stableford on Thursday November 25, Ray Matthews won the day with (10) 38. The CCR was 70 Down the line balls: Joe Taylor (17) 37, Max Fletcher (28) 35. Birdies: Joe Taylor (16th), Tom Traill (4th), Tony Tomada (6th), Peter Draper (6th), Ray Matthews (4th).

Junior golf tournament The South Gippsland Junior Golf Committee, will hold its ﬁnal junior tournament next Sunday, December 5 at Phillip Island Golf Club at Settlement Road, Cowes. The tournament is open to junior boys and girls (under 21 years). Hit off commences at 9am and will conclude at 10am. Entry fee is $5 for all players. There is also an event for those players without a handicap. The Calloway

system of handicapping will be used for the players competing without a handicap. A separate competition will be held for any parent of a child wishing to play. Entry forms are available at all South Gippsland Golf Clubs, and can be forwarded to Gary Blair, P.O. Box 851, Cowes, 3922. Telephone 5952 2141, or if a player wishes to have an entry form forwarded then email the association secretary, Denis Stanes on southgippslandgolf@ aanet.com.au

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Aussie champs give Kris nod

Most disciplined player GIPPSPORT has announced the winners of the Most Disciplined Player Scholarships for 2010. This year’s boys scholarship was won by William Crawford who was nominated by Korumburra volleyball. A student at Korumburra Secondary College, William was nominated for his contribution as a reliable, consistent and conscientious club member. According to association president Tom Saario, William has shown dedication to volleyball by becoming a qualiﬁed referee, involving himself in the local competition and being a member of the Gippsland Sports

Academy, the state team and the state league team. “Our club strongly values members like Will who are good role models and who put in extra time and effort to help build our club, the sport’s future and our place in the local community,” Tom said. William received his Most Disciplined Player Scholarship of $200 at a recent college assembly and Korumburra Volleyball president Tom Saario also accepted a cheque for $50 on behalf of the club. GippSport, Victoria Police and McDonald’s Family Restaurants combine to make the Most Disciplined Player program possible for junior sporting clubs in Gippsland.

Super success: from left team McLaren pit crew member Dav Templeman, local Aussie Superbike rider Kris McLaren and his parents Craig and Pam McLaren with his swag of trophies awarded at the 2010 ASBK (Australian Superbike Championships) presentation dinner at Crown Palladium on Thursday night.

AUSSIE superbike rider Kris McLaren of Leongatha has raced his way to success this year, winning a swag of awards in Melbourne on Thursday night. Joined by his proud parents and sponsors Craig and Pam McLaren, Kris attended the 2010 ASBK (Australian Superbike Championships) presentation dinner at Crown Palladium.

Mrs McLaren was thrilled to report, “We are absolutely delighted Kris won the prestigious Kirk McCarthy Memorial Award, a scholarship offered to one up and coming Superbike rider of the future. “This award is sponsored by the McCarthy family, and lots of industry partners and also includes 12 months coaching by Australian Superbike champion Marty Craggill and World Superbike champion, Australian rider Troy Corser,” she said.

“This is absolutely an honour and a privilege and couldn’t have gone to a more deserving rider.” Mrs McLaren said the presentation night was just fantastic and was topped off by a second surprise. “Kris also came third in the Privateer Cup Award and the trophies are just beautiful,” she said. “We can now think about 2011 with a whole lot less worry. We just can’t believe how lucky we are. Kris is just stoked, and very proud and so are we.”

Most disciplined: from left, Gene Parini (GippSport), Tom Saario (president of Korumburra Volleyball Association), William Crawford and Barry Switzer (CEO, GippSport).

Allambee Mirboo and District tennis

Mirboo North junior tennis ROUND six was nearly a complete washout with the exception of three B Grade matches which were played with a result. Round seven gave us some great tennis. A Grade were competitive in all matches, results were very close. In B Grade, four of the ﬁve matches had a 3/2 result which shows some very close tennis. In C Grade it was a bit more one-sided, but again some close sets. It is just a sign of the younger teams who need to play some more tennis to get the win on the scoreboard. Please remember to ﬁll in your full team names, there are many team names missing on scoresheets. I do not want to take off points, but it is time consuming re-checking names and teams. The home team must ring through the wash outs on the day or I have to ring around for these missing results. Thanks.

RAIN again spoilt tennis on Saturday.

Set over: Mardan’s Josie Rycks and Lachie Mackenzie shake hands with Leongatha Nike’s Trent Westaway and Harrison McGannon.

Backhand: Fish Creek’s Cooper Farr in action on the weekend.

Ladders A Grade Leongatha Reebok ....140.74 31 Baromi Legends ........ 132.11 28 Leongatha Asics.........154.17 27 Baromi Superstars ......75.42 19 L’gatha New Balance ....51.88 16 Mardan Rockets ............78.81 15 B Grade Leongatha Adidas......180.23 32 Dumbalk North Aces 171.26 29 Leongatha Nike .........144.58 25 Leongatha Puma .......125.84 25 Fish Creek Red..............99.07 22 Baromi Bears ................98.85 20 Fish Creek White ..........97.78 20 Fish Creek Blue.............97.25 20 Mardan Celtics ..............83.90 16 Baromi Bulls .................42.86 16 L’gatha North Green ......57.81 14 L’gatha North Orange ....55.80 12 C Grade L’gatha Quiksilver ....205.45 29 Hallston ......................179.41 25 L’gatha Billabong ...... 136.11 20 Baromi Blue .................80.00 18 Fish Creek White ..........54.76 18 Fish Creek Red..............61.32 16 Leongatha Ripcurl .......184.44 14 Baromi Black ...............63.41 14 Mardan Jets ...................30.43 13

Forehand: Billy Rogers playing for Fish Creek at Leongatha on Saturday.

B Grade: Sophie Harris serves at Leongatha.

A Grade matches were not ﬁnished and a washout declared for those games. A Reserve only one match went far enough for a result, Leongatha won over Mardan. B Grade were more fortunate, only one match unable to ﬁnish. Red had a good win over Koonwarra and Foster were big winners over Korumburra. Hallston just home against Blue with the last two sets washed out. Let’s hope for a better round next week. Sections with a bye miss out on a lot of tennis as weekends have been wet over the entire area of the association. Results A Grade: Both matches washed out. A Reserve: Only one match went far enough for a result.

B Grade: Hallston 5.42 d Mardan Blue 4.41. Mardan Red 8.48 d Koonwarra 1.22. Foster 8.53 d Korumburra 1.29. Young Ones v Baromi washed out.

Ladders A Grade Koonwarra ...........................58.0 Leongatha ...........................47.0 Hallston ................................46.5 Leongatha North ................44.5 A Reserve Leongatha ...........................76.0 Koonwarra ...........................53.5 Baromi ..................................52.5 Korumburra ........................43.5 Outtrim ..................................42.0 Berrys Creek .........................41.5 Mardan ..................................37.5 B Grade Mardan Red.........................71.5 Foster....................................55.5 Outtrim ................................53.5 Baromi ..................................47.0 Young Ones ...........................47.0 Koonwarra.............................46.5 Hallston .................................45.5 Korumbura ............................38.5 Mardan Blue..........................36.5

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• A GRADE DIVISION 1

Rufﬁn leads the way for Invy

Boardriders: open third place-getter Jordie Campbell, open runner-upTim Baxter, open winner Derek Bassed and junior winner Kelly Laity.

Boardriders season starts SOUTH Coast Boardriders held the opening day of the 2010/2011 competition season at Venus Bay on Sunday, November 21.

The club scored a great day for the opening event, warm blue skies, a good turnout of members and a strong three to four foot swell. The conditions proved trying, with a crossshore wind and strong currents, but there were some great waves on offer if you were willing to paddle hard to find them. With the club tent set up and a large number of competitors many visitors stopped to watch proceedings and comment on the high standard of surfing in the water. There has been an incredible improvement in the standard of surfing over the last few years and this stood out again in the junior section. Both Ben and Matt Chalmers surfed well in the juniors to make the final, however Kelly Laity’s consistency, wave reading and strong powerful surfing saw her take out the junior final. Juniors results: first Kelly Laity, second Ben Chalmers and equal third Zach Redpath and Mat Chalmers. In the open division Jordy Campbell snapped a board in the semi final completing a radical shore break re-entry and was forced to use his back-up board in the final.

Derek Bassed took a gamble and paddled further out the back to find a wave with a little more size on the outer bank. This move paid off, with Derek grabbing the wave of the day, with a nice tube ride to put pressure on the other competitors early in the final. Not to be outdone, late in the final Tim Baxter grabbed an equally good wave with a cover up tube ride and fins out aerial. Just 0.2 points separated Derek and Tim in a very high standard final. Open final results: first Derek Bassed, second Tim Baxter, third Jordie Campbell and fourth Kelly Laity. Over 40s results: first Paul O’Neill, second Cam Walker, third Bones and equal fourth Pete McClacharty and Fred Dent. Thank you to everyone who turned up for our opening event and helped set up and organise the day. A special thank you to Craig Clarke, former ASP head judge who has been kind enough to donate his time to South Coast Boardriders this season as judging director. At the end of the day’s presentations, one of the club’s youngest, Jasmine Taylor drew the winning ticket for the South Coast Boardriders raffle. Judy Anne Frank of Toora won the surfboard donated by Island Boards from Phillip Island.

INVERLOCH skipper Daniel Rufﬁn smashed a well earned 106 not out on Sunday as the Stingrays powered over Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL. The home side hit up 5/203 on the turf before it was Koony’s chance to bat. Only Graham Sperling (38) and number 11 batsman Jayden Peters (28*) offered any resistance to the Inverloch attack. Jimmy Dalmau (3/17) was the pick of the bowlers while Nathan Cant, Adam Hall and Dylan Clark all picked up a couple of wickets.

Wightman secures Red Cap win NERRENA captain coach Tim Wightman helped his side along to a win on Sunday by taking 5/17 off his eight overs. The opening bat also top scored earlier in the day as the Red Caps knocked up 128 runs. The Wonthaggi Miners needed four runs off the remaining two balls to win the match, but opening bowler Ryan Clark removed Wonthaggi’s Ryan Birkett to win the match.

Eddy’s four not enough IMPERIALS bowler Adam Eddy took 4/22 on Sunday, but it was not enough to see his side over the line in their clash with OMK. Adam Miller’s 65 not out was made in very slow time, but his sure hands helped his side set up a 56 run win. Earlier in the day, OMK opening pair Kit Rothier (3/29) and Peter Dell (3/20) did the job with the ball.

Workers too good for ’Burra WONTHAGGI Workmens outplayed Korumburra on Sunday, edging out their young counterparts by 51 runs at McMahon Reserve. Ryan Thomas (31) and Gavin Bolding (29) were the

pick of the bats for the home side. In the second innings, only Daniel Salmon (45) and Ilan Osman (35) produced scores of any notoriety for Korumburra. Liam Sawyer (3/21)was the main destroyer with the ball.

A GRADE DIVISION 1 ROUND 2 REPLAY IMPERIALS v OMK 1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin c. A. Miller b. J. Wilson ............................34 M. Lafferty c. D. Creed b. K. Rothier............................7 R. McLennan r.o. .......................4 L. Rogers c. A. Miller b. S. Checkley .........................8 M. Adkins c. J. Van Rooye b. J. Wilson ............................ 11 L. Ballagh c. D. Creed b P. Dell .................................25 A. Eddy b. P. Dell.......................8 A. Pellin b. K. Rothier ...............9 R. O’Loughlin c. N. Creed b. P. Dell ..................................0 B. Davidson b. K. Rothier..........1 J. Bloom n.o. ..............................0 Extras .......................................13 Total .......................................120 Bowling: K. Rothier 3/29, P. Dell 3/20, S. Checkley 1/15, D. McMeekin 0/17, J. Wilson 2/24, B. Wyatt 0/13. 1st innings OMK A. Miller n.o. ...........................65 D. Creed b. A. Eddy .................13 A. Rose c. A. Pellin b. A. Eddy ...............................0 J. Wilson c. B. Davidson b. A. Eddy ...............................6 K. Rothier c. A. Pellin b. A. Eddy ...............................9 J. Van Rooye c. A. Pellin b. M. Adkins..........................23 N. Creed c&b. M. Lafferty.........0 B. Wyatt r.o. ...............................1 S. Checkley c. R. McLennan b. J. Bloom ............................33 D. McMeekin n.o. ....................10 Extras .......................................16 Total ....................................8/176 Bowling: A. Eddy 4/22, L. Rogers 0/25, R. O’Loughlin 0/22, M. Laffery 1/31, M. Adkins 1/46, J. Bloom 1/29. KOONWARRA RSL v INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. ...........................0 J. Smith c. ................................31 D. Rufﬁn n.o. .........................106 D. Clark c. ...............................27 W. Williams b. ...........................0 L. Cummins b. ...........................0 N. Cant n.o. ..............................27

Extras .......................................12 Total ....................................5/203 Bowling: J. Peters 1/13, T. Gordon 2/38, T. Davison 0/24, B. Thomas 1/51, S. Sperling 1/36, B. Moscript 0/38. 1st innings Koonwarra Leongatha RSL C. Wise c. D. Clark b. J. Dalmau ............................6 B. Moscript c. N. Goodall b. J. Dalmau ............................8 L. Sperling c. W. Taberner b. N. Cant ................................5 S. Sperling c. W. Taberner b. J. Dalmau ............................8 G. Sperling c. T. Thornby b. W. Williams .......................38 T. Gordon c T. Thornby b. A. Hall .................................1 B. Thomas c. T. Thornby b. A. Hall .................................8 J. Moore stp. W. Taberner b. D. Clark ...............................9 S. Turner b. D. Clark ..................0 T. Davison b. N. Cant.................0 J. Peters n.o. .............................28 Extras .......................................17 Total .......................................128 Bowling: N. Cant 2/20, J. Smith 0/4, J. Dalmau 3/17, A. Hall 2/32, D. Clark 2/30, W. Williams 1/16, B. Nicholls 0/8. KORUMBURRA v WONTHAGGI WORKMENS 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmens C. Harvey lbw. b. A. Katipearachchi ..............25 R. Hassett b. D. Scott ...............17 G. Britt c. D. Salmon b. K. Dorman...........................8 R. Thomas c. P. Edwards b. U. Weerasinghe .................31 D. Britt c. D. Salmon b. D. Wyhoon ........................18 G. Bolding b. A. Katipearachchi ..............29 J. Sherrin ro.o ...........................17 L. Sawyer b. D. Wyhoon ............0 R. Geyer n.o. ..............................5 L. McGuirk n.o. .........................7 Extras .......................................17 Total ....................................8/174 Bowling: A. Katipearachchi 2/37, D. Wyhoon 2/45, D. Scott 1/21, K. Dorman 1/35, U. Weerasinghe 1/28. 1st innings Korumburra P. Edwards c&b. R. Thomas ......0 I. Osman b. L. Sawyer .............35 B. Hayes c. G. Britt b. L. McGuirk .........................5 U. Weerasinghe c. G. Bolding b. L. McGuirk .........................1 A. Katipearachchi c. S. Williams b. J. Sherrin .............................1 D. Salmon lbw. b. G. Bolding ..45 D. Wyhoon c. C. Harvey b. L. Sawyer ............................2 K. Rigby r.o. ..............................1

K. Dorman c. J. Sherrin b. L. Sawyer ............................2 J. Cook n.o. ..............................12 D. Scott n.o. ...............................7 Extras .......................................12 Total ....................................9/123 Bowling: R. Thomas 1/10, L. McGuirk 2/15, S. Williams 1/19, G. Britt 0/28, L. Sawyer 3/21, G. Bolding 1/17, J. Sherrin 0/9. NERRENA v WONTHAGGI MINERS 1st innings Nerrena M. Clark c. C. Thomas b. D. Foon ...............................4 T. Wightman c. C. Thomas b. R. Birkett ...........................27 G. Murphy c. J. Trevisi b. D. Foon ...............................4 D. Symmons b. J. Trevisi ...........8 P. Matheson c. J. O’Reilly b. A. Donohue .......................26 D. Trotman b. R. Birkett ............8 T. Trotman stp. C. Thomas b. A. Donohue ....................... 11 L. Jongebloed c. R. Thomas b. D. Foon .............................12 R. Clark c. C. Thomas b. A. Donohue .........................0 J. Trease c. A. Donohue b. D. Foon ...............................5 Z. Trease n.o...............................1 Extras .......................................22 Total .......................................128 Bowling: R. Thomas 0/28, D. Foon 4/22, M. Johnson 0/16, J. Trevisi 1/20, R. Birkett 2/19, A. Donohue 3/18. 1st inningsWonthaggi Miners M. Johnson c. J. Trease b. Z. Trease............................14 J. Andrighetto lbw. b. T. Wightman ......................29 A. Donohue lbw. b. T. Wightman ........................1 J. O’Reilly c. P. Matheson b. D. Symmons......................16 P. Jordan c. D. Trotman b. T. Wightman ........................0 C. Thomas c. D. Symmons b. J. Trease.............................10 J Trevisi b. T. Wightman ..........12 K. Smith lbw. T. Wightman........0 D. Foon c. J. Trease b. R. Clark .............................16 R. Thomas n.o. .........................16 R. Birkett b. R. Clark .................0 Extras .......................................10 Total .......................................124 Bowling: J. Trease 1/30, R. Clark 2/27, Z. Trease 1/32, T. Wightman 5/17, D. Symmons 1/17.

• A GRADE DIVISION 2

Phillip Island skittles Fish Creek Racing in the rain: from left, Helen O’Halloran, Eva O’Halloran, Alison O’Halloran-Sharples and Cheryl Kirk didn’t let the rain spoil their get together at the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

Woolamai races abandoned RAIN gave the state a good drenching on Saturday and put an end to Woolamai’s ﬁrst race meeting of the season. Only one race was run before the heavens opened and stewards said the track was unsafe for racing, resulting in the meeting

being called off. Organisers reported a good crowd with heaps of groups booked into pavilions and marquees. Quite a few racegoers stayed on even when the races were abandoned. Woolamai Races will be run again on January 9 and organisers are hoping for some clear skies and sunshine.

Young talent competes THREE South Gippslanders are scheduled to compete at the Australian

All Schools Track and Field Championships at Doncaster this weekend.

Angela Byrne of Leongatha, Sam Quirk of Mirboo North and Patrick Ryan of Inverloch are the competitors. The event will be held on Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5. Angela will compete in the 100m on Saturday and the 200m on Sunday. Sam is running the 3000m on Sunday while Patrick is competing in the hammer throw on Saturday morning.

PHILLIP Island has won their clash with Fish Creek comfortably, despite only making 110. After a top notch bowling performance, the Island passed Fishy’s score with six wickets in hand. The win was set up by brilliant bowling spells from Scott Boyack (2/9), Shane Murdoch (2/12), Clint Wilson (2/1) and most notably Andrew Matthews (3/6).

Close call for MDU MDU were very close to winning their match with Kilcunda Bass on Saturday, but the visitors held on to be eight wickets down when they passed MDU’s 89. The Demons captaincoach Steve Arnup was a lone ﬁgure in his side’s effort, taking 3/21 with the ball after his 37 with the bat was the only double digit score. Ashley Oats (3/15) and Dean Pipicelli (3/14) shared the honours with the ball for Killy Bass.

Alvie holds off Foster GLEN Alvie made sure of a win against Foster on Sunday after some good bowling. They notched up 132 with the bat in their 40 overs be-

fore Jason Good (3/19) and Kelvin (2/10) and Alex Simpson (2/10) did the job with the ball. There were no results for the match between Leongatha Town and Poowong Loch.

A GRADE DIVISION 2 ROUND 2 REPLAY GLEN ALVIE v FOSTER 1st innings Glen Alvie S. Smith lbw. b. M. Dower.........1 S. Lowe b. J. Prain ...................12 P. Roberts c. M. Dower b. J. Chaseling ....................... 11 A. Simpson c. B. Coates b. F. Griggs ............................26 O. Santalucia c. J. Prain b. J. Chaseling .........................3 T. McCoy b. P. Dower ................9 S. Edwards r.o. .........................17 D. Leach b. P. Dower .................6 B. Ould b. M. Dower ...............10 J. Good n.o. ................................3 K. Simpson n.o. .........................0 Extras .......................................34 Total ....................................9/132 Bowling: B. Coates 0/13, M. Dower 2/33, J. Prain 1/21, J. Chaseling 2/17, F. Griggs 1/22, P. Dower 2/17. 1st innings Foster B. Coates c. J. Good b. A. Simpson ..........................0 P. Dower c. O. Santalucia b. A. Simpson ..........................5 M. Lynch lbw. b. K. Simpson ....0 M. Dower c. B. Ould b. K. Simpson........................20 S. Westaway c. T. McCoy b. J. Good ..............................17 K. Lawrence n.o. .....................14 S. Chaseling c. B. Ould

b. T. McCoy ............................0 B. Busuttil r.o. ...........................1 J. Prain c. S. Smith b. J. Good ................................8 J. Chaseling c. K. Simpson b. J. Good ...............................2 F. Griggs r.o. ..............................0 Extras .......................................17 Total .........................................84 Bowling: B. Ould 0/16, A. Simpson 2/10, O. Santalucia 0/21, K. Simpson 2/10, J. Good 3/19, T. McCoy 1/7. MDU v KILCUNDA/BASS 1st innings MDU M. Olden b. ...............................0 R. Olden c. ................................1 C. Hoober c. ..............................7 J. Sinclair b. ...............................7 S. Arnup b. ..............................37 W Prosser r.o. .............................0 C. Le Page c. .............................1 S. McRae lbw. ...........................9 S. Browne b. ..............................7 G. Peters c. ................................1 C. Harris n.o. ..............................0 Extras .......................................19 Total .........................................89 Bowling: D. Pipicelli 3/14, J. Brown 2/14, C. Davidson 1/20, A. Oats 3/15, J. Mahood 0/23. 1st inningsKilcunda/Bass P. Mohascy b. S. Arnup ..............9 C. Davidson c. R. Olden b. C. Hoober ..........................17 H. Grace c. M. Olden b. C. Harris ..............................1 A. Larcombe b. C. Harris .........14 J. Dakin b. S. McRae ...............12 A. Oats b. S. McRae...................8 J. Tregear c. S. Browne b. S. Arnup ..............................4 J. Mahood c. W. Prosser b. S. Arnup ..............................0 D. Pipicelli n.o. ..........................5

J.Brown c&b. J. Sinclair ..........17 J. Aplin c. S. Browne b. J. Sinclair.............................6 Extras .......................................15 Total .......................................108 Bowling: S. Browne 0/13, R. Olden 0/10, C. Hoober 1/17, S. McRae 2/17, C. Harris 2/18, S. Arnup 3/21, J. Sinclair 2/7, M. Olden 0/5. MDU v KILCUNDA/BASS Results not availble. FISH CREEK TARWIN v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Fish Creek/Tarwin Total .........................................32 Bowling: S. Boyack 2/9, S. Murdoch 2/12, A. Matthews 3/6, J. Emery 1/1, C. Wilson 2/1. 1st innings Phillip Island J. Broomhall lbw. b. S. Rabbitt ..3 S. Murdoch c. G. Watkins b. S. Rabbitt.............................0 J. Emery c. G. Watkins b. J. Danckert ..........................2 A. Manteit b. J. Flanders ..........39 E. Richards c. J. Danckert b. N. Wilkins ...........................4 C. Wilson c. J. Danckert b. J. Flanders ...........................1 G. Excell b. S. Emmanuel ..........7 M. Francis n.o. .........................19 A. Matthews b. J. Danckert ........2 M. Manteit c. L Edgelow b. N. Wilkins .........................12 S. Boyack c&b. N. Wilkins ........0 Extras .......................................21 Total ....................................... 110 Bowling: Not available.

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Cricket washed out again

CRICKET endured another round of frustration when Saturday’s matches were washed out again after severe thunderstorms hit the region mid-afternoon. At least A Grade’s, rescheduled from round 2, Sunday one-

day ﬁxtures were completed (see page 56) On Saturday A Grade Division One saw Nerrena’s huge effort in trying to win the match against Korumburra. Nerrena compiled 1/154 in just 26 overs and fell just nine runs short of Korumburra’s total. Mitchell Clark, not out 71 included seven 4s and three 6s while Craig Friebe’s 65 includ-

• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION ONE

NERRENA v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Nerrena C. Friebe c. B. Hayes b. U. Weerasinghe .................65 M Clark n.o. .............................71 T. Wightman n.o. ........................9 Extras .........................................9 Total ....................................1/154 Bowling: K. Dorman 0/20, U. Weerasinghe 1/48, M. Olden 0/41, D. Scott 0/20, D. Wyhoon 0/29. 1st innings Korumburra Extras .........................................4 Total .......................................163 Bowling: C. Rump 4/49, R. Clark 0/6, J. Trease 1/34, T. Wightman 3/47, Z. Trease 2/25. IMPERIALS v INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch Total ....................................8/302 1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin c. W. Taberner b. J. Smith ...............................5 L. Ballagh c. T. Thornby b. N. Cant ..............................10 A. Pellin n.o. ............................12 L. Rogers n.o. ...........................25 Total ......................................2/52 Bowling: N. Cant 1/32, J. Smith 1/15, A. Hall 0/5. OMK v KOONWARRA LEONGATHA RSL 1st innings Koonwarra Leongatha RSL Total .......................................203 1st innings OMK

A. Miller n.o.............................26 D. Creed c. B. Moscript b. S. Sperling .........................30 A. Rose n.o.................................2 Extras .......................................12 Total ......................................1/70 Bowling: J. Peters 0/12, B. Davison 0/19, T. Gordon 0/14, S. Sperling 1/16, C. Wise 0/4. WONTAHGGI MINERS v WONTHAGGI WORKMENS 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners M. Johnson c. R. Hassett

b. G. Britt ........................ 39 J. Andrighetto c. R. Hassett b. R. Thomas .................... 6 A. Donohue c. J. Sherrin b. G. Britt .......................... 5 K. Smith lbw. b. S. Williams0 J. O’Reilly n.o. .................. 14 C. Tait n.o. ........................... 4 Extras .................................. 6 Total ...............................4/74 Bowling: R. Thomas 1/20, L. McGuirk 0/21, S. Williams 1/11, G. Britt 2/8, G. Bolding 0/9. 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmens Total ................................ 154

• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION TWO

TOWN v FISH CREEK Fish Creek/Tarwin 1st innings Total .......................................238 Town 1st innings M. Davies c. S. Emmanuel b. M. Danckert ........................1 G. Paine b. S. Rabbitt .................4 A. Hickey b. M. Danckert ..........1 C. Bruce n.o. ..............................4 M. Smith c. J. Shaw b. N. Wilkins ...........................4 J. Schelling n.o. ..........................5 Extras .......................................10 Total ......................................4/29 Bowling: S. Rabbitt 1/9, M. Dnckert 2/5, J. Danckert 0/3, N. Wilkins 1/5, S. Emmanuel 0/1, D. Britton 0/2. KILCUNDA v GLEN ALVIE Kilcunda/Bass 1st innings Total .......................................161 Glen Alvie 1st innings S. Smith n.o. ...............................4 S. Lowe n.o. ...............................9 Extras .........................................2 Total ......................................0/15 Bowling: D. Pipicelli 0/4, C. Davidson 0/11. MDU v FOSTER MDU 1st innings M. Olden lbw. A. Starret ............8 R. Olden c. M. Lynch b. A. Starret .............................5 J. Sinclair r.o. .............................8 T. Zukovskis c. K. Lawrence b. J. Prain...............................32

C. Hoober c. P. Dower b. M. Dower ............................8 W. Prosser c. S. Westaway b. S. Lanyon ............................2 S. Arnup c. S. Westaway b. B. Coates ...........................45 S. McRae n.o. ...........................17 C. Le Page n.o. ...........................5 Extras ....................................... 11 Total ....................................7/141 Bowling: B. Coates 1/42, J. Weston 0/3, M. Dower 1/31, A. Starret 2/6, J. Prain 1/36, S. Lanyon 1/22. Foster 1st innings Total .......................................146 POOWONG/LOCH v PHILLIP ISLAND Poowong/Loch 1st innings M. Adderley c. A. Matthews b. C. Wilson ............................1 C. Knox c. A. Manteit b. S. Kirton ..............................0 P. Dyer n.o. ...............................18 K. Nestor b. J. Emery .................2 R. Greaves n.o. ...........................4 Extras .......................................12 Total ......................................3/37 Bowling: C. Wilson 1/3, S. Kirton 1/2, A. Matthews 0/12, S. Boyack 0/5, J. Emery 1/13. Phillip Island 1st innings Total .......................................170

• LDCA B GRADE DIVISION ONE

GLEN ALVIE v NERRENA Glen Alvie 1st innings Total .......................................170 Nerrena 1st innings A. Harrison c. S. Nippers b. J. Hales .............................47 W. Telfer n.o. ............................25 M. Giliam n.o. ..........................32 Extras .........................................2 Total ....................................1/106 Bowling: J. Hales 1/23, W. Luke 0/17, S. Nippers 0/22, D. Jagoe 0/23, L. Gennicarro 0/11, R. Bolding 0/8. IMPERIALS v INVERLOCH Inverloch 1st innings J. Belli lbw. b. S. McLennan ......4 L. Gale c. R. McGavin b. N. Eddy ...............................3 N. Goodall c. A. Meyer b. N. Eddy ...............................5 L. Sharrock n.o.........................40 R. Bettess b. N. Eddy .................0 D. Houston c&b. N. Eddy ..........0 B. Phillips b. S. McLennan ........3 Extras .........................................2 Total ......................................6/57 Bowling: S. McLennan 2/20, N. Eddy 4/9, M. Elliott 0/0, G. Forrester 0/10, R. Higgins 0/0, R. McGavin 0/17. Imperials 1st innings Total .......................................191

PHILLIP ISLAND v OMK Phillip Island 1st innings Total .......................................130 OMK 1st innings N. Creed n.o. ............................34 P. Harper n.o.............................20 Total ......................................0/58 Bowling: R. Cleeland 0/16, G. Odgers 0/27, D. Johnston 0/12, J. Johnston 0/2. WONTHAGGI WORKMENS v WONTHAGGI MINERS Wonthaggi Workmens 1st innings Total ....................................9/279 Wonthaggi Miners 1st innings L. Jones c. J. Liddle b. L. Sawyer ............................3 S. Webster b. S. Coldebella ......10 G. Kent n.o. ..............................19 J. Piasente c. J. Liddle b S. Coldebella ........................0 P. Hammer n.o. ...........................2 Extras .........................................4 Total ......................................3/38 Bowling: L. Sawyer 1/21, S. Coldebella 2/15.

ed ﬁve 4s and three 6s. The only other match in which a result was close was in A Grade Division Two where MDU 7/141 fell just ﬁve runs short of victory against Foster 146. Steven Arnup belted 45 from 27 deliveries for United to try to force the result but again the rain intervened.

Too much of this..........................

• LDCA B GRADE DIVISION TWO FISH CREEK/TARWIN v TOWN Fish Creek 1st innings T. Stybosh b. ..............................6 B. Roberts c. ..............................0 J. Stefani c. J. McMillan b. W. Turner.............................6 J. Spokes c&b. W. Turner.........12 J. Pouw lbw. b. B. Moore ...........7 W. Cocksedge c. I. McCallum b. J. McMillan .........................8 B. Anderson c. I. McCallum b. B. Moore .............................0 B. Bright c. B. Moore b. J. McMillan .......................19 T. Smith n.o. ...............................6 C. Pratt n.o. ................................3 Extras .......................................18 Total ......................................8/85 Bowling: W. Turner 3/24, B. Moore 3/44, S. Fixter 0/1, J. McMillan 2/16. Town 1st innings Total .........................................99 KOONWARRA RSL v KILCUNDA/BASS Koonwarra RSL 1st innings Total .......................................187 Korumburra 1st innings J. Aplin C. C. Moscript b. E. Charles ............................4 J. Huckett lbw. b. E. Charles ......8 B. Egeberg c&b. E. Charles .......1 D. O’Niell b. T. Davison ............3 A. Blackney n.o........................16 D. Clay n.o. ................................7 Extras .......................................17 Total ......................................4/56 Bowling: Not available. OMK v MDU OMK 1st innings G. Lomagno lbw. b. T. Harris .......19 W. Dowell c. T. Harris b. S. Riley..............................44 S. McNamara c. J. Dean b. T. Harris ............................32 C. Maguire c. M. Martin b. T. Harris ............................14 G. Adams n.o............................14 P. Kyle n.o. .................................1 Extras .........................................8 Total ....................................4/132 Bowling: S. Browne 0/34, L. Mercer 0/14, S. Riley 1/26, B. Spokes 0/11, T. Harris 3/37, N. Hill 0/5. MDU 1st innings Total .......................................123 KORUMBURRA v POOWONG/LOCH Korumburra 1st innings Total .......................................208 Poowong/Loch 1st innings S. Dinger n.o. ...........................33 C. Fraser b. L. Williams .............1 S. Poynton n.o. .........................12 Extras .........................................8 Total ......................................1/54 Bowling: A. Meade 0/8, L. Williams 1/21, J. Oxlee 0/15, T. Allen 0/7.

• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION 1 Nerrena 141 (G. Marshall r.o. 46; C. O’Neil 27, B. Young n.o. 18; T. Lawrence 3/30, K. Clark 3/143, D. Grigg 2/15) d Phillip Island 136. Korumburra 9/214 d Town 3/47 (M. Warren n.o. 25; H. James 2/24). Foster 4/214 d Inverloch 7/160 (M. Haywood 66, A. Jones 40; P. Jervies 4/78). Wonthaggi Workmens 168 (S. Osborne 46; T. Walker 5/57, P. Loos 4/30) d Wonthaggi Miners 1/25.

• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION 2 Wonthaggi Workmens 217 d Glen Alvie 4/54 (R. Matthews 30; S. Knight 4/29). Koonwarra RSL 8/174 d OMK 5/75 (M. Gow n.o. 12; S. Anderson 2/27, B. Tomada 2/15). Phillip Island 8/189 v Imperials 3/86 (N. Hodges 37). Poowong/Loch won on forfeit Town. MDU 145 d Kilcunda/Bass 0/62 (D. Petrie n.o. 24, R. Gardiner n.o. 30).

Run: Inverloch and Imperial players rush off the LSC East Campus oval as the downpour begins.

Not enough of this..............

Left Adam Hall: bowls for Inverloch against the Imperials in A1 just before it started raining. Above Rhys Tegs: picks up the ball for Inverloch at Leongatha Secondary College’s East Campus before the rain started on Saturday.

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Nerrena ..................72.43 Won Workmens .....72.04 Inverloch ................60.29 Won Miners ...........58.41 OMK .......................46.58 Korumburra .............43.60 Imperials .................32.70 K’warra L’gatha RSL 31.02 A Grade Division 2 Phillip Island..........71.21 Town .......................63.39 Fish Creek/Tarwin 59.40 Poowong/Loch .......53.43 Kilcunda/Bass .........44.75 Glen Alvie ...............44.42 MDU .......................33.23 Foster.......................25.69 B Grade Division 1 Nerrena .................. 59.11 OMK.......................52.65 Won Workmens .....48.77 Won Miners ...........47.86 Glen Alvie ...............47.50 Phillip Island ...........44.11 Inverloch .................40.00 Imperials .................37.81 B Grade Division 2 Town .......................60.32 OMK.......................57.73

Poowong/Loch ......48.67 K’warra L’gatha RSL ..... 48.06 Fish Creek/Tarwin 47.76 MDU .......................40.27 Korumburra .............38.81 Kilcunda/Bass .........33.32 C Grade Division 1 Won Workmens .....60.88 Won Miners ...........59.01 Nerrena ..................54.32 Korumburra ..........47.96 Foster.......................40.42 Inverloch .................36.23 Town .......................31.93 Phillip Island ...........28.08 C Grade Division 2 Phillip Island..........58.55 OMK.......................49.83 Kilcunda/Bass ........49.66 K’warra L’gatha RSL ..... 49.01 Imperials .................48.28 Poowong/Loch ........47.29 MDU .......................45.67 Won Workmens .......34.16 Glen Alive ...............33.37 Town .......................29.50

• UNDER 16 EAST

• UNDER 16 WEST

Imperials 9/107 (Z. Price 32; J. Brown 2/5) v MDU. Fish Creek/Tarwin 9/104 (T. Smith 21, G. Staley r.o. 19; J. Stewart 5/21) v Koonwarra RSL. Korumburra

6/207

(K.

Miller ret. n.o. 62, J. Meade ret. n.o. 29, B. Codolucci ret. n.o. 15) v Foster.

Wonthaggi Miners 8/179 (M. Schreck 36, M. Farrell-Magher 37, B. Foon 41; J. Hamilton 2/37, D. Williams 4/36) v Glen Alvie. Phillip Island 7/212 (C. Smith 3/32) v Poowong/Loch. Kilcunda/Bass 7/203 (J. Dakin 71, B. Egeberg 56; J. Dalmau 3/31, D. Lawson 2/13). OMK 9/90 (T. Wyatt 30, A. Harrison n.o. 15; Z. MacDermid 2/28, L. McLean 4/25) v Wonthaggi Workmens.

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 7 - December 4 & 11 Home team Grade A1 Koonwarra-RSL Inverloch Won Workmens Korumburra Grade A2 Foster Phillip Island Glen Alvie Fish Creek/Tarwin Grade B1 OMK Won Miners Imperials Nerrena Grade B2 Poowong-Loch Kilcunda-Bass Town

Away Team

Ground Umpire

v v v v

Nerrena Won Miners OMK Imperials

Koon Inv Turf W Turf Kor

Alan Jordan Terry Rogers Brendan Thomas Clive Salmon

v v v v

Poowong-Loch Kilcunda-Bass Town MDU

FGC Cowes GA F Turf

Ken Lester Michael Heenan Graham Laird Luke Sullivan

v v v v

Won Workmens Inverloch Glen Alvie Phillip Island

OMK WFG EC Nerr

Dave Harris Alan Roberts Paddy Cummins Stephen Lanyon

v OMK v Korumburra v Koonwrra-RSL

Loch Dallas Wyatt Bass Rec Marian Wishart WC1 John Lea, Ian Thomas v Fish Crk-Tarwin Dum Geoff Wyatt

MDU Grade C1 Phillip Island v Town New TBA Korumburra v Won Miners KSC Herb Roberts Won Workmens v Foster MR Bob Allan Inverloch v Nerrena Inv TBA Grade C2 Koonwarra-RSL v Glen Alvie MM TBA Poowong-Loch v Phillip Island Rhyll TBA Town v OMK WC2 TBA Won Workmens v Kilcunda-Bass WNPS TBA Imperials v MDU LV TBA *** Compulsory Umpires Meeting - December 7 7.30pm Bairs Hotel, Leongatha

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Dumbalk campdraft wash out COMPETITION at the Tarwin Valley campdraft grounds at Dumbalk was abandoned on Sunday due to rain making the arena unsafe.

The event to raise money for the MDU football/netball club did produce results on Saturday though. On Saturday morning in the maiden Tarwin Valley member, Robert Bell was riding at his best to win this event from another local, Ian Hengstberger. The Charles ‘Nails’ Cook Memorial Draft was started and after over 180 runs, 11 riders accumulated enough points of 87 or better, John Angus and his horse Reﬂection won this event. Local stock agent Neil Park was able to gain a creditable fourth. The skies were getting dark, the open event started and so did the rumbles and ﬂashes of light, pushing the 80-odd competitors through as quickly as the cattle would allow. The clouds were not kind, they unleashed a torrent that put over 30 points of rain on everyone. After taking all scores of 86 or better, the eventual winner was Foster rider Lachie Bowman on his horse Jet, winner of the novice John Angus placed second, with Ken Boulton from Stratford third. The new shower block and kitchen and toilet facilities in the rec reserve shed

were much appreciated. Alas it was the rain all night that made the arena unsafe for both cattle and riders, and the Sunday program had to be abandoned. With all the rain it did make it very hard to move any of the trucks and floats. If it wasn’t for Ian Wise and John Heppell, most trucks would have had to stay for a while. They slowly pulled all the trucks out with tractors, one by one, approximately 30 in all, plus numerous cars and floats that could not manage. The next event to be held at the grounds will be Tarwin Valley’s own campdraft in February 2011. Results Maiden (judge Vicki Hiscock) 138 runs: 1st Robert Bell, Diamonde Trade; 2nd Ian Hengstberger, Bill; 3rd Ken Rundell, Rattle & Hum; 4th Wayne Price, Hudgins; 5th Cindy Ryder, Tommy; equal 6th Matt Holtz, Star; John Giliam, Highplains. Charles ‘Nails’ Cook Memorial Draft (judge Graeme Davis): 1st John Angus, Reflection; equal 2nd Ian Morrison, Star; Michael Kelly, Rhythm; 4th Neil Park, Flame; 5th Michael Hiscock, Horizon; 6th Ken Rundell, Rattle & Hum. Saturday Open (judge Peter Boddy): 1st Lachie Bowman, Jet; 2nd John Angus, Meglyn; 3rd Ken Boulton, Settler; 4th Darren Jewell, Equitta; 5th Vicki Hiscock, Saintly; 6th Kero Gilliland, Tadpole.

Jeff McInnes: of Cape Paterson competes in the maiden ﬁnal.

Too cute: Amity McInnes, Lucy Phipps and Trinity McInnes, all of Inverloch, have a ride.

Wally Ingram: aims to select an animal during the maiden event.

Maiden placegetters: judge Vicki Hiscock with 1st Robert Bell, 2nd Ian Hengstberger, 3rd Ken Rundell, 4th Wayne Price, 5th Cindy Ryder, 6th Matt Holtz and John Giliam.

Right: Watching the action: cousins Rebecca Mangiaﬁco, Aaron Mowat, Michael Mowat and Adam Mangiaﬁco, all of Dumbalk.

Poker duo ousted TWO Wonthaggi players have contested the national final of the Australian Poker League. Dylan Tiopira was the chip leader for most of Sunday, until he lost to the bluffing skills of an opponent. The 19-year-old progressed to Monday’s competition but went out early. Fellow player Chris Wallace, 21, left the contest after losing flight one on Sunday. The pair progressed to the national final at Melbourne’s Crown Casino after individual success. The event yields a total prize pool of $430,000, with the winner taking $100,000 and the opportunity to represent Australia at the World Series final in the American city of Las Vegas.

Tiopira won the state title from 300 contenders in January this year to secure a berth. Wallace won a position in the play-offs after entering a draw, fortunate to secure a spot from 600,000 players from

across Australia and New Zealand. Both play in the Australian Poker League competition around South Gippsland but call the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club their home base. They also represent the

Gippsland competition. Competition event manager David England said Kenny Rogers’ famous song lyrics, “You’ve got to know when to hold them, know when to fold them” held true in the game.

Talented duo: Chris Wallace and Dylan Tiopira test their poker skills.

Wonthaggi Table Tennis THE A Reserve grand final went down to the wire last week as predicted. Kool Bananas (Jarrod Donohue, Sam Watson) played Odd Angry Shot (Dean Snelling, Gaetan Nemorin) and it was a match that kept everyone on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The double scores were 9-11, 11-9, 14-12, 12-10, with the win to Jarrod and Sam. This gave Kool Bananas a handy 2-1 lead. Season rivals and friends, Jarrod and Dean, fronted up for the next singles which was won on the fifth by Dean. With the first four games 11-9, 10-12, 12-10, 13-11, Dean took off in the fifth for an 11-5 win, bringing the match scores to two-all. The decider was between Sam and Gaetan.

They have had some close tussles this season but Sam has played in a number of grand finals, coming in as runner-up, and this was one final he was determined to win. He played top table tennis to take it out 11-9, 11-4, 11-6. Dean and Jarrod, along with other Wonthaggi junior players Daniel Chetland, Brittney Taylor and Tanya Milnes, are currently waiting with bated breath for a letter from the Gippsland Academy of Sport to see whether they have made it into the academy for 2011 training.They attended the trials at Traralgon recently and should know very soon. All five are competing in a tournament at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre next Sunday. Jarrod successfully graduated from the academy after 2010 training and received his well earned certificate at the 2011 trials.

A Reserve: grand ﬁnal winners from left, Sam Watson, Jarrod Donohue (Kool Bananas).

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Reluctant: cool conditions, a headwind and choppy waters greeted the start of the triathlon at Inverloch on Sunday morning.

Tough job: ready to hit the choppy waters to support the swimmers were members of the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club, back from left, Nick Leman, Sam Suke, Rob O’Neill, front from left, Rebecca Morris, Jess Ransom, and Jennifer Lotz.

Blustery conditions for triathletes THE 2010 Alex Scott Triathlon Series commenced on Sunday, November 28 with the Anderson Inlet Triathlon in Inverloch.

The race was held in blustery conditions with a solid chop for the swim and tricky cross winds on the bike. The ﬁnish was in front of race sponsors, the Esplanade Hotel for the ﬁrst time, with Bruce and Sue Clark on hand to present medallions to all competitors. The race was won by Mack Clarkson from Paul Taylor and Liam Delany from Inverloch Life Saving Club in third. The women’s event was won by Rebecca Barnard from Knox Tri Club.

Race entries were down due to the heavy rain experienced throughout the region on Saturday and the windy conditions on Sunday. The club thanks the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club, the SES, the Esplanade Hotel, Alex Scott Real Estate, Crossover Cycles, and Foodworks Inverloch for their support.

Race 1 - Overall results 1st Mack Clarkson 01:08:13; 2nd Paul Taylor 01:08:33; 3rd Liam Delany 01:08:42; 4th Nick Lemann 01:08:45; 5th James Kuyper 01:12:46; 6th Randall Evans 01:13:15; 7th Phil Hanley 01:13:33; 8th Gavin Slavin 01:13:57; 9th Nuffers 01:16:56; 10th Hot & Healthy 01:17:04; 11th R2+D 01:19:32; 12th

Still fresh: looking ﬁt and relaxed after his triathlon was Phil Hanley, who ﬁnished seventh.

Charles Read 01:20:04; 13th Brian Martin 01:20:11; 14th Chris Baillie 01:21:26; 15th Tim Robinson 01:21:49; 16th Ryan Vardy 01:22:59; 17th Matt Sullivan 01:23:21; 18th Rebecca Barnard 01:25:18; 19th Darren Thompson 01:25:25; 20th Michael Beeck 01:26:00; 21st Noel Fenn 01:28:18; 22nd Cuman 01:28:31; 23rd Michelle Harris 01:34:27; 24th Scott Peterson 01:36:42; 25th Vaughan Hendricks 01:36:46; 26th Brendan Hill 01:44:18; 27th Cara Malzinskas 01:50:18; 28th Clare Peterson 01:55:40; 29th Daemion Saunders 02:01:33. The next race is at Cape Paterson on January 2, 2011.

Leading by example Continued from page 60.

Local team: team marshall Yol Field (left) with local competitors, Clare and Scott Peterson.

Team entry: competing as a team were, from left, Rob James (bike leg), Rob Martin (swim) and Dave Jenkins (run).

“The key about being involved is being fair and openminded. With the golf club everyone has their say at committee meetings, we make a decision and we get on with the job. Discussions are kept in-house”, Mr Dekker told The Star. This applies to every organisation he is involved in. Frank remains low-key but the work he does behind the scenes speaks volumes for the effort he puts in for community. Frank has also been a hard worker for The Star, submitting many sports reports over the years plus taking photos from time to time to ensure coverage for the sporting groups concerned. As recreation reserve secretary, Frank boasts of Leongatha’s great sporting facilities. “Leongatha should be very proud of the amount of sporting facilities we have at the recreation reserve. Sports housed at the recreation reserve include cricket, football, basketball, swimming, tennis, golf, cycling, little aths, netball, smallbore rifle club, table tennis, croquet and car club. Frank is backed by a very supportive family including wife Jeanne, children Evie, 10, and Simone, 9, mother Ellen and sister Margaret. The family is so close that they were all there for the life membership presentation; even Margaret who had to travel back to Melbourne at 5am on Saturday morning to cover the elections and floods as a news reporter for Channel 7. “I thank all my family, in particular my wife Jeanne, who often has to take all the phone calls and care for the kids when I’m out at meetings,” Frank said. “I am very proud and humble to have received this award.” The club is now getting organised to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its formation, with celebrations to be held on the weekend of April 8 and 9, 2011. A sub-committee is to be formed to organise golfing, a commemorative dinner and a history booklet. One thing Frank will be getting for Christmas, he says, is a mobile phone. “I have resisted getting a phone so that I can’t be contacted when I am out working on the farm. But when Simone and I got separated from Jeanne and Evie at the Melbourne Show I thought a mobile might be useful.” Certainly the calls to Jeanne asking “where’s Frank” will stop.

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Well done: Frank Dekker with his Woorayl Golf Club life membership.

A DEDICATION to community and being involved with people has led to a well deserved life membership of the Woorayl Golf Club for Frank Dekker. Frank, who has served as secretary of the club for 20 years, was awarded this honour by club president Graeme Winkler at the club’s presentation night last Friday night, November 26. At 42, he is the youngest life member awarded at the club. Mr Winkler told the gathering that Frank ﬁrst joined the club at 15 years of age and has been a member now for 27 years. “Frank was asked to join the general committee in 1989 and in 1990 took up the post of secretary from Peter Vanzuyden,” Mr Winkler said.

“Frank “F k has h also l representedd the h club on the South Gippsland District Golf Club Association executive committee; as vice-president in 2001/2002 and as president in 2003/2004.” “He has been a public ofﬁcer for the association for an extended period, a position he will continue to hold in the future.” Frank ended his 20 year run as secretary at the club’s annual meeting on Sunday when the club appointed Inverloch’s John Maynard as its new secretary. He will continue to be a member of the club and is hoping to ﬁt more golf into his busy schedule. “Woorayl has had some really good people over the years which have made it the success it is today,” Frank said. Frank is extremely community

minded i d d andd is i currently l president id of the Hallston and Leongatha Tennis clubs; and has served 13 years as Leongatha Badminton Club president and is a life member with that organisation. In addition, Frank has been the secretary of the Leongatha Recreation Reserve for ﬁve years. With a young family to bring up, a dairy farm to run and regular trips to town from Hallston, Frank is always on the move. When asked why he volunteers for so many organisations Frank indicates the enjoyment he gets out of being involved. As well as being good at his tennis and golf (current handicap 17), Frank enjoys the people he meets along the way. Continued on page 59.

Family focus: on hand for the presentation of the life membership was, back from left, Margaret Dekker, Ellen Dekker, recipient Frank Dekker, Jeanne Dekker and, front, Simone and Evie Dekker.