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Buskers compete with wind: the wind wasn’t the only thing blowing at Coal Creek’s Buskers Festival on the weekend with from left, Nick Mann from Korumburra Secondary College, Ricky Gow from Wonthaggi Secondary College and Amy Garlick from Mirboo North Secondary College performing in the South Gippsland Music Program All Stars Big Band at the Buskers Festival at Coal Creek on Saturday. See page 16.

HEALTH TICK FOR ’BURRA

RESIDENTS of Korumburra and district have received a substantial boost to medical facilities with the recent million dollar upgrade of the Korumburra Medical Centre.

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With the help of a Federal Government grant and the partners chipping in most of the remainder of funds, the town now has a facility for the community to be proud of. The building, almost double in floor space, is a combination of the former clinic with the addition of new areas. Expanded car parking at the rear means access to the building is much better than before. Previously tight for space, the refurbished clinic is no longer held back and can now accommodate all doctors, in-

cluding a consulting room for medical students funded by the Monash School of Medicine. A training room on the lower level of the building provides the ability to video conference, especially useful for medical students, registrars and interns for ‘remote’ education. Partners in the practice Drs Mark Bensley, Phil Huguenin and Peter Lewis are all delighted with how the job has come up and especially thank the public and all staff for putting up with the inconvenience the renovation caused. The facility will be officially opened this Thursday, November 6 by Federal Member for McMillan, Russell Broadbent. See The Star’s special feature on pages 18-23.

Clinic complete: pictured from left, practice manager Nadine Smith, Dr Peter Lewis, Dr Phil Huguenin and Dr Mark Bensley outside the new look Korumburra Medical Centre.

Get up to $1,000 in dental benefits for your children, at Rapid Response Dental. Rapid Response Dental are now taking patients for Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule, which provides eligible children (aged between 2-17) up to $1,000 in benefits for dental services. Due to high demand, we’ve just received out 4th dental chair and decay detecting camera. So you can be sure that the clinic famous for same day appointments, now provides the best possible dental care for your children. For more information on the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule go to www.humanservices.gov.au

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Shires mayor race is on By Tayla Kershaw and Laura Gibb SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jim Fawcett will be stepping down from his mayoral position and the battle is on to replace this position.

Cr Jeanette Harding appears to be the favourite to win – having assumed the role of deputy mayor during the past term – and will have the support of Cr Robert Newton at the election. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks appears to be the only possibility but he is running second favourite to Cr Harding. Outgoing mayor Cr Fawcett wished his fellow councillors who are putting their hands up for the position the very best and will support whoever is elected at the mayoral election tomorrow (November 5). “We still have a lot of work to do around values,” Cr Fawcett said. “I trust we will continue to work on that.” Cr Fawcett described his experience as both rewarding and challenging and is looking forward to continuing his work with council.

Cr Jeanette Harding: favoured to become South Gippsland Shire’s new mayor tomorrow. “I will be supporting Jeanette Harding,” he said. “She’s quite good at the job. She’s done it before and has a lot of contacts. She has proven she is very capable.” Cr Newton will not be running for the mayor’s position. Cr Harding’s capabilities were also

voiced by Cr Andrew McEwen, who said she is strongly involved in the community. “I’m not sure who is running though,” Cr McEwen said. “We will have to wait and see.” Despite Cr McEwen’s decision not to run for mayor, he will have the support of Cr Don Hill for deputy mayor tomorrow. “I haven’t decided yet who I will support for mayor,” Cr Hill said. “But I will be supporting Andrew McEwen for deputy mayor because he has the strategic vision to move the shire forward.” Cr Hill will not be running for mayor as he is currently working as a full time teacher. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks is keeping his opinions strictly confidentially between himself and the councillors but shouldn’t be ruled out for the position as mayor. “My view is the councillors generally get it right,” Cr HutchinsonBrooks said. “Whoever they decide will be the right decision.” The mayoral election will take place at 10.30am tomorrow. The Star tried to contact Council-

Mayoral candidate: Bass Coast Shire mayor Cr Neil Rankine expects several other councillors to compete with him on November 19 for the role of mayor. lors Jeanette Harding, Mohya Davies, Lorraine Brunt and Kieran Kennedy but they didn’t return calls before going to print.

Rankine to run again

Current Bass Coast Shire mayor

Cr Neil Rankine expects competition from one or two of his colleagues when he stands again for the role of mayor at the statutory meeting on November 19. Cr Bradley Drew and current deputy mayor Cr Kimberley Brown have not ruled out standing for the role of mayor. The remaining councillors, Cr Andrew Phillips, Cr Jordan Crugnale, Cr Phil Wright and Cr Clare Le Serve, indicated to The Star they will not nominate for mayor. “I will be putting my hand up again for the mayoral election on November 19 at 4pm,” Cr Rankine said. “I feel a lot has been achieved in the last year, and I have learnt a lot about the opportunities and difficulties that we face. “Specifically, though, I believe I have identified some significant actions we need to progress to really cement the shire on track for future prosperity. Cr Rankine said he expects other councillors to stand against him for the role of mayor. “I understand there will be one or two other candidates for the role, and I wish them all the best.”

Chicks in the classroom PREP students at Leongatha Primary School are learning all about farming and farm animals this term.

The students are learning about the life cycles of living things, which provided an opportunity to hatch some chickens in an incubator. The students can now observe and interact with the chicks in the classroom. A trip to Churchill Island in the coming weeks will provide the Prep students with an opportunity to learn about other farm animals.

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Indecent exposure in Leongatha

POLICE found a man accused of indecent exposure in Leongatha yesterday (November 3). The 31 year old Leongatha man is now assisting police with enquiries in relation to an incident which took place at 12.45am on October 25. A 44 year old woman was walking along Roughead Street, heading towards Leongatha’s CBD, at that time. She observed a man standing outside a nearby shop committing an indecent act when she approached the Turner Street intersection. The man then walked down Turner Street towards McIndoe Park with his hand at his crutch area and his genitals were exposed. Police were able to track down the 31 year old due to the helpful feedback from the community. Leongatha’s Sergeant Dale McCahon said the public’s response to what could have potentially been a very serious matter was very pleasing and would like

to thank those who gave information to the police.

Wallet taken, card used

A WALLET was stolen from a car in Inverloch overnight on October 26. The owner of the car parked in High Street had inadvertently left the car unlocked and the offended took the wallet without forced entry. The pay wave was used at McDonalds Leongatha at 4.30am on October 27. The offender used the card at three more outlets in Morwell and Traralgon after 5.30am. A young man was caught on CCTV camera and appears to be driving a two toned Nissan Patrol. He is a slim man in his early twenties and was wearing a black snapback with orange on the front. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Inverloch Police. Drivers are reminded to lock their cars, especially coming into the busy summer months.

SURVEYTECH Misleading letters POLICE have been investigating suspicious letters that have been sent to a number of Leongatha businesses. The letters contain offensive and false information about a member of Leongatha community. If anyone has any information they are asked to contact Senior Constable Burrows at the Wonthaggi Criminal Investigations Unit.

Theft on camera

A BACKPACK was stolen from the cabin floor of a delivery truck near Inverloch’s Big 4 caravan park on Thursday. The victim was delivering goods to the caravan park at around 2pm. CCTV footage caught a woman between the ages 20 and 25 approaching the truck. She is around 160 centimetres tall, has brown hair and is a thin build. She was wearing dark grey leggings and a white jumper. She was seen leaving in a grey four door VW Golf hatchback.

The registration plates on the car were stolen. Police are appealing to anyone who has seen the car or witnessed the theft. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Inverloch Police.

Threats to kill

LEONGATHA police interviewed and charged a 32 year old man for threats to kill several police members on Sunday night. Police had taken the man to the Leongatha hospital for psychiatric assessment on October 26, where had made several threats to kill. He was admitted to the Flynn Ward at the Latrobe Regional Hospital where he received three days of treatment. He was arrested by the Wonthaggi Criminal Investigations Unit on Sunday after he made more threats. He was bailed to appear at the Latrobe Magistrates Court on January 29, 2015. The Leongatha Police would like to thank the Leongatha hospital for its assistance in dealing with a difficult matter.

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New head for hospital

By Sarah Vella

VERONICA Jamison is the new chief executive officer at Bass

Coast Health (BCH). She has a background in general management and has more than 30 years experi-

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ence in the health sector. Prior to joining BCH, Ms Jamison was the CEO of Dianella Community Health in Melbourne’s north. Before that, she was CEO of Boort District Health, a small rural health service in north west Victoria. After being with BCH for three weeks, Ms Jamison said she has found the staff to be tremendously committed to the communities across the Bass Coast Shire. “They are very proud of their work and are dedicated to their work, which is really great to see,” she said. “The staff is focussed on trying to get the best outcomes for its specific services and everybody seems to be really focussed on patient and client care.

“I would say they are immensely proud of their health service.” Ms Jamison said in her short time at BCH, she has already noted a multitude of strengths and opportunities for the organisation. “Working together is a strength, which is evidenced by the recent merger between Bass Coast Regional Health and Bass Coast Community Health,” she said. “Our people are an absolute strength, the volunteer team is amazing. I haven’t had time to meet all the volunteers yet, but they are obviously dedicated.” Bass Coast Health has faced several challenges in recent times, particularly around financial stability. Ms Jamison said the ability of the staff to per-

form well during challenging times is testament of their resilience. “People generally see the future of BCH as strong, particularly in our move to become a sub-regional health service,” she said. “We want to grow our services here, particularly in the emergency department and the range of surgical and medical services offered.” Ms Jamison said there are several opportunities she can see, one is to get the best outcome possible for Phillip Island. “Other opportunities include the ability to attract and retain more specialised Allied Health staff and of course to get the best possible facility in place to deliver services from,” she said. “We have an ambitious

plan to do a capital redevelopment of the Wonthaggi site and have a master plan in place.” Ms Jamison said BCH is working with the government to deliver the master plan over time. “We need to continue to improve our financial position, which is about striking a balance between service delivery to the community and finances,” she said. Ms Jamison said she is excited to be the new CEO of Bass Coast Health. “I am looking forward to working with the staff, the volunteers and the communities,” she said. “I have experience in the health sector at all levels, which greatly helps me to understand what is happening in the organisation at all levels.

Settling in: Bass Coast Health’s new CEO Veronica Jamison.

Technology funds for hospital VICTORIA’s hospitals and health services will share in around $80 million in funding for significant information technology upgrades to keep them at the fore-

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“Health services are very complex places. To be responsible for the operations of a health service you need to have a firm understanding of the various aspects of health operations.” Mr Jamison’s vision for BCH health is to get the best possible outcome for the community by building health and well being. “I think in terms of what I want to achieve, I plan to be here for the long term. I understand and acknowledge there are always people attached to every decision I make and take,” she said. Outside of work, Ms Jamison’s interests include Indigenous art and culture, playing the piano, keeping fit and the great outdoors. “I am a bombers fan, but don’t hold that against me,” she said.

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Growth threatens Inverloch By Laura Gibb INVERLOCH’s unique town character is under threat from growth and development, according to a town character study by Bass Coast Shire Council.

The Township Character Study highlights Inverloch as a rapidly changing town with intense development. However, it points out council policies may not be strong enough to ensure residents and tourists’ favourite aspects of the town are maintained as the town develops. The study, a commentary of the character of all townships across the municipality, was presented to the recent council meeting by the

shire’s acting general manager for sustainable development and growth, Jodi Kennedy. She said the document can guide council when it makes decisions about the future of the town. However, council has limited influence over development, with its control restricted mainly to decisions on planning permits and works in the public realm such as street trees and road and pathway design. Developers may choose to disregard the Township Character Study, although Ms Kennedy emphasised it will be available to them. “It can help inform good outcomes,” she said. The study concluded council should consider Inverloch and Cowes, which are in similar cir-

cumstances, as high priorities for further work on town character policies. Mayor Cr Neil Rankine said council will use the study to identify priority towns. “I do think we have to think carefully about the future development of Inverloch, but we shouldn’t think that hasn’t been happening already,” he said. “Inverloch now has an adopted design framework sitting with our planning scheme that should help maintain elements of character and utility in different areas of the town. “It was developed in discussion with residents and ratepayers over many years, so we would hope it’s pointing in the right direction.” Cr Rankine said the policies could always be stronger and are reviewed periodically.

Emporium opens THE Buffalo Emporium opened on Saturday, without the Buffalo community garage sale.

Inverloch landmark close to selling POSSIBLY the most significant property to be auctioned in Inverloch in recent days was close to selling as of Monday, November 3.

While the weather did not cooperate for the garage sale, plenty of people still came along to check out Buffalo’s newest store. The shop, featuring local handmade furniture, antiques, bric a brac, collectables, clothing, coffee and lots more will be a permanent feature in Buffalo, with regular trading hours.

One wheel: Grant Flather and Helen Wilkinson from Yanakie thought the unicycle was a bargain.

Up and running: proprietor of the Buffalo Emporium Anthony Thornton decided to open the shop after years of attending the Camberwell Market gave him an interest in all things weird and wonderful.

“Of course, Inverloch’s population pressures need to be addressed, with mixed use and higher densities, particularly near the commercial centre, but without compromising the coastal village feel. “This might include residences over shops and a bit more buzz around the commercial precinct.” In the study, Inverloch scored highly in town character for its many positive features, including the lack of industrial or commercial areas at town entry points; the town centre’s “distinct village feel”; the “important” golden cypress trees along Bayview Avenue and the foreshore area; the high amenity of the foreshore areas; and the visitor information centre’s “prime location” in the town centre.

Auctioneer of the prominent development site at 2-4 Williams Street, Scott Hughes of LJ Hooker, said four interested parties were in negotiations on Monday after the property was passed in at auction on Saturday on a vendor bid of $2.9 million. Earlier a crowd of 200 to 300 had gathered to witness the auction despite the inclement weather. “It rained earlier when we were setting up and again after the auction, fortunately during the auction proper we were lucky to have no rain,” Mr Hughes told The Star. “We had plenty of people around and to try to keep out of the wind we held the auction at the rear of the property.” When the bidding started the opening bid was $1.5 million. This was soon upped by half a million when the next bid of $2 million was accepted. There were some 19 bids in total from three bidders that brought the bidding to a standstill at $2.62 million whereby it was referred to the vendors, the Banks family who has owned the property for about 70 years. After a vendor bid of $2.9 million the property

attracted no more bids and it was passed in. Two more offers were made on auction day, still no sale. But as of Monday, LJ Hooker was confident of a sale with the price edging closer to vendor expectations. “At the moment we are very close, hopefully we will achieve the sale by close of business today,” Mr Hughes said. “We’re very pleased

how everything unfolded and the interest it generated.” “This would be the most significant sale ever; this property is right in the heart of Inverloch with three street frontages.” A property adjoining 2-4 Williams was also auctioned on Saturday by LJ Hookers, at 4 Hopetoun Street. This was passed in at $580,000 with two parties still interested in purchasing.

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Scary fun at Coal Creek By Tayla Kershaw IT was a very spooky night at Coal Creek in celebration of Halloween on Friday night.

In all sorts of scary costumes, 4574 people came through the door to enjoy the night. There were all sorts of activities for everyone including trick or treating, the ghost train, bump in the night puppets for the littler children, Snakebusters and a disco. Next year is looking to be bigger and better with something different for a fun and frightening night. Whether you like Halloween or not, children in towns throughout South Gippsland appear to be jumping on the bandwagon with Toora, Foster, Leongatha, Korumburra, Meeniyan, Inverloch, Koonwarra, Phillip Island and even Waratah Bay getting in on the act.

Above, Fun activities: from left, Gail Smith, Fiona Joyce, Terry Smith, Robyn Allan, Sam Hudson, Bethany Leach and Mishie Porter were at Coal Creek for Halloween to do tarot card readings. Left, Family fun: Wonthaggi’s Emily, Aurora, Ben and Jamie Sinnbeck chose a Wizard of Oz theme for their Halloween costumes.

Catching candy: Markie and Angie Davis-Grubb were prepared with nets for trick or treating at Coal Creek.

Above, All dressed up: from left, Laura Brennan, Sophie Newton, Amanda Rowley and Shane Van Der Heever were ready for Halloween fun at Coal Creek. Left, Very scary: from left, Leongatha’s Mitchell McGrath, Cameron Anstice, Callum Buckland and Spencer Chadwick looked frightening on Halloween at Coal Creek.

Cute costumes: from left, Dumbalk’s Adisyn and Mia Armstrong had their buckets ready to go trick or treating at Coal Creek.

Works start at Crightons LARGE speed reduction warning signs and important safety measures are being installed on the Strzelecki Highway at Crightons Hill near

Leongatha in response to resident’s concerns about the safety of the road. Deputy Nationals Gippsland Ryan said

Premier and Member for South Peter works along a

two kilometre section of the Strzelecki Highway had been brought forward and coincided with the tabling of a petition in State Parliament bearing 1,203 signatures. “Residents requested the speed limit be reduced

Back to school: Peter and Annie Calder were cooking up a storm at IGA in Leongatha last Thursday, raising money for the Leongatha Primary School. The fundraising efforts are going towards a junior basketball court at the school.

to 80 km/h and VicRoads has now ensured all of the advisory speed limits along that section of the highway are 80km/h or under,” Mr Ryan said. “New signage will better inform of the advisory speed limits, while large new ‘reduce speed’ warning signs will alert motorists to the potential dangers of this section of the highway,” Mr Ryan said. “The safety works include the installation of rumble strips along the edges and middle of the road which will make a noise to alert motorist veering across the centre line. The road’s edges will be more clearly defined by additional guideposts with reflectors.” Mr Ryan said the safety works were an important first step in addressing the concerns of residents and making this section of highway safer. He said with increasing traffic volumes on the road, VicRoads had undertaken to make the road a priority in future planning for more extensive works.

Different perspective: the cast of Stormy Waters, Peter Gilbert, Tanya Jackson, John Coldebella and Stanley McGeagh.

Stormy Waters opens Sunday OVER four Sundays in November, the cast of Stormy Waters, Peter Gilbert, Tanya Jackson, John Coldebella and Stanley McGeagh, explore our conflicted responses to asylum seekers.

The question is posed by the cast, is it possible to see our relationship with boat people in a different light? Interspersed with songs, projected images and humour, this short play entertains and challenges at the same time. Well-

known local singer/song-writer Phil Beggs will perform his own songs at the Korumburra and Leongatha performances. Performance dates include November 9: Wonthaggi Anglican Church, McBride Ave, 2.30pm; November 16: Leongatha Uniting Church, 16 Peart St, 2pm; November 16: Korumburra Anglican Church, 3 Queen St, 4pm; November 23: Foster Uniting Church, 30 Pioneer St, 2.30pm And November 30: Warragul Anglican Church, 96 Victoria St, 3pm. Admission is free.

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Meet the team: Inspiration Hair Design, Leongatha, staff from left, Jemma Hall, Ashlie Talbot, Zoe Brannaghan, Emily McIndoe, owner Leah Grist, Ebony Pearson, Louise O'Donnell, and Ashlea (Lee) Celebrine. Absent Rene Elliott.

New owner for hair salon Out and about: Patrick and Pauline McCartin were on their way to Yanakie when they stopped at the Koonwarra Farmers’ Market on Saturday, despite the cool conditions.

Market defies the weather DESPITE the return to wintry conditions, Koonwarra’s 14th birthday farmer’s market on Saturday proved to be a great success with plenty keen to see what was on offer. There were also plenty of giveaways as part of the celebrations and some 30 stallholders at the market were happy with the sales despite the weather. Full story page 41.

Pools under the spotlight By Sarah Vella CHANGES made to the management of South Gippsland Shire Council outdoor pools has some committees concerned.

YMCA Victoria has won the tender to manage Splash in Leongatha and the Korumburra, Poowong, Mirboo North and Foster outdoor pools for the next three years. The Toora pool will remain under the direction of a council committee of management. Member of the Foster swimming pool committee Ian Lyon said the YMCA managed the Foster pool for the last three summers. “The community and the Section 86 committee would have much preferred to have the committee resume management as in previous years, or that the operators of the Toora pool be given an opportunity,” he said. “However council has made its decision and we can just hope with the reduced opening hours of the pool, the service provided to the community will be satisfactory.” Mr Lyon said the traditional early morning lap swimming may be in doubt if the requirements placed on volunteers are impractical. “We also hope the overall usage of the season will not be too negatively impacted by the reduction in opening hours,” he said. South Gippsland Shire Council community strengthening manager Ned Dennis said the council is in discussion with the Foster Pool Committee regarding requirements for early morning lap swimming. “We are looking at a few different options we can talk to swimming clubs about. If the YMCA needs to open and run it it will need to have two staff there, which gets expensive,” he said. “We are looking at whether or not another organisation could run it.” Under the YMCA’s management the forecast temperature will need to be 26 degrees or higher before the outdoor pools will open. This increase in temperature requirement was brought into place because not enough people were using pools on cooler days. Mr Dennis said as a trade off, the council has strengthened the clause on staying open when it is hot.

“If the temperature is forecast to be 35 degrees or higher, the pools must stay open until 8.30pm. In the previous contract staying open wasn’t a requirement,” he said. “We think it’s a reasonable trade.” Mirboo North pool committee president Fred Couper said the committee is concerned about the proposed new opening times and the raising of the minimum temperature to 26 degrees. “We agree 21degrees was too low, but 26 is too high. Somewhere around 24 degrees would be our preference,” he said. “We understand the council needs to reduce the operating costs of pools, but it seems its only answer to that is to reduce the number of hours the pools are open. “It’s a short term approach that won’t secure the future of these key community assets.” Mr Dennis conceded the fewer opening hours will reduce attendance numbers. “We would be surprised if it didn’t reduce numbers, but we feel it will also significantly reduce costs,” he said. “When we look at how the season has run, we will identify whether or not costs per user have been reduced.” The South Gippsland Shire Council has a lot of pools and the percentage of its budget put towards pools is higher than most councils. “The bottom line for council is the size of the subsidies for aquatic services needs to be reduced,” Mr Dennis said. Mr Couper said there are much better ways for the council to achieve its goals. “It really needs to be considering the overall management models of these pools, because presently it is going down a path we have grave concerns about,” he said. “The way this particular issue has been handled has only made us more determined in what we need to do as a community is to take greater control and responsibility for the running of the pool. “Currently we are putting together a business plan for just that, a plan which we are confident will make the pool sustainable for the long term.” Mr Couper said the YMCA doesn’t have the best reputation for communicating with pool committees. “We’re calling on it to make this one of its priorities. We’re not the enemy. All we’re asking is that it keeps us informed of the decisions it is making and the reasoning behind them,” he said.

THERE'S been a change of ownership at Inspiration Hair Design in Leongatha but it is business as usual. Customers will notice only a small change as the new owner is Leah Grist, who has been a member of staff for the last nine years and the salon's manager for two years. Leah takes over the ownership of the business from Emma Dutchman as of November 1. Emma established the salon in Leongatha's Smith Street around 11 years ago. Leah was full of praise for the help Emma had given her over the years and more recently leading to the ownership change. Emma would like to say thanks to all the clients of the salon for their support and wished Leah

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Author aims to inspire By Laura Gibb AUTHOR Terry Guilford of Inverloch had several false starts before she completed

her novel.

Initially she tried to write about psychology, since she is also a practising psychologist, but did not feel inspired. She tried turning her hand to

fiction. “I started to write in the third person and realised I had absolutely no talent for description,” she said. However, she persisted, driven

PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL Wed, 5 November 2014 - 10.30am 1. Determination of term of Mayor 2. Election of Mayor 3. Determination if Deputy Mayor is to be elected and associated term 4. Election of Deputy Mayor 5. Appointment of Crs to committees/external bodies TENDERS Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies / applicants for: - SGC15/23 Provision of catering services for Council meetings & civic functions - SGC15/24 Provision for redevelopment of Council's website Tenders close 2.00pm AEDST on Tues 18 November 2014. Documentation available from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or 03 5662 9254. NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT C93 Planning and Environment Act 1987 SOUTH GIPPSLAND PLANNING SCHEME The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C93 to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. The Amendment came into operation on Thurs 23 October 2014 when notice of approval was published in the Government Gazette. The Amendment introduces the Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan as a Reference Document at Clause 21.16 and implements the document in Clause 21.15. A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/publicinspection and at South Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith St. Leongatha. JOHN PHILLIPS, DTP & LI 'OURSAY' ONLINE FORUM Council has partnered with OurSay (an online engagement provider) to undertake community consultation on various council activities. The Council Budget consultation forum is currently open online until Fri 14 November. To contribute, or just have a look, go to http://oursay.org/southgippsland/budget. The top ideas and priorities from the online Budget feedback will be further explored at community workshops at Meeniyan Hall on Tues 25 November. To register your interest for the community workshops, contact Council on 5662 9200. COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road Maintenance: Poowong/Bena/Kongwak /Dumbalk/Turtons Ck/Stony Ck Intersection Works: Sewells Rd & Holgates Rd, Koonwarra Drainage Program Works: Elmores Rd & Nason St, Korumburra Reseal Preparation: Court St, Foster Footpath Renewal: Melville Ave/Swanson St, Korumburra NOMINATIONS OPEN! Achievement Award for a Person with a Disability Council's Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee invites members of the public to nominate worthy Shire residents for the third South Gippsland Achievement Award for a Person with a Disability. Nomination forms can be obtained from Council or downloaded from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au and submitted by Wed 3 December. There are no restrictions on age or gender for this award. All nominees will be honoured at the Aust. Day Awards Ceremony on Wed 21 January, where the recipient will be announced. Enquiries: 0428 629 276 or marge.arnup@southgippsland.vic.gov.au IMMUNISATION PROGRAM Wed 5 November, 2014 MIRBOO NORTH, MCH Centre, Brennan St 9:00 - 9:30am KORUMBURRA, Community Rm, Commercial St 11:30 - 12:00pm NYORA – Community Hall, Henley St 1:00 - 1:30pm Tues 11 November, 2014 FOSTER, WMA Centre, Main St 10:00 - 10:30am LEONGATHA, Uniting Church Hall, Peart St 12:30 - 1:30pm Enquiries: Ph. 5662 9361 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 Fax: 5662 3754 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

to write the scene she had in her mind of a woman waiting alone in the dark for her husband to come home and say he was leaving her. She began to write in the first person in the form of a letter and

found her voice. The resulting novel is titled The Dandelion. “It was absolutely exhilarating to write,” she said of the novel. She dictated a rough draft into a sound recorder during a 10 day walk across Spain. It’s a novel that blends fiction with therapy. “I wanted to let women around the world know it is possible to move from anguish to exhilaration and it’s possible to find joy and courage no matter what has happened to you,” she said. Ms Guilford, aged 62, was a single mother and found herself an empty

Dandelion author: Terry Guilford of Inverloch has written a novel called The Dandelion.

nester at age 58. She couldn’t swim but began to walk in the swimming pool, eventually joining an aqua aerobics class because it looked like so much fun. Eventually she became an aqua instructor at South Gippsland Splash in Leongatha. “I’m having an absolute ball,” she said. Ms Guilford is launching her book at Leongatha Library at 10.30am on Wednesday November 5. Booking with the library is free but essential. Ms Guilford will also speak at the South Business Women’s Network on November 20 at Manna Gum restaurant at Broad Beach Resort in Inverloch. She is not rushing to begin another novel. “I’m going to wait until I’m inspired,” she said.

Preparing for climate change By Stuart Biggins A CLIMATE change forum in Inverloch on Friday, was well attended by district farmers, who heard about the importance of preparing for the weather vagaries caused by climate change.

Guest speaker at the inaugural Inverloch Climate Change Forum, ABC TV weather presenter, Jane Bunn addressed the concepts of weather, how it works, the reliability of forecasts, how to see how much rain is coming, understanding weather maps and what we can expect for the next six to nine months. With a Bachelor of Science at Monash University majoring in Mathematics and Atmospheric Science, she also studied at the Pennsylvania State University, one of the leading meteorology schools in the United States. Jane is a well qualified climate commentator. Seasonal climate scientist Graeme Anderson told the forum we can expect significant weather events more often and are in for more surprises as a result of global warming. He said with more energy in the atmosphere, “it has to come out in some way. Mr Anderson has delivered sessions on climate, seasonal risk and carbon issues to over 23,000 people in the last six years. He won the Department of Primary Industry’s Leadership Award in 2011 for exceptional leadership in delivering accessible and relevant information to farmers regarding climate change “How the key elements of our climate respond to global warming is the big unknown,” he said.

Collaboration: from left, seasonal climate scientist Graeme Anderson, Jill Vella, the Department of the Environment and Primary Industry’s Ashley Hall and Skye Radcliffe-Scott at the initial Climate Change Forum at the Inverloch Community Hub to establish a network between farmers and local and state government. Facilitated by the South Gippsland Shire Council agriculture climate resilience officer Jill Vella, funded by the Department of the Environment and Primary Industries and in partnership with the Bass Coast Shire Council the forum was set up to provide expert information and mentoring for food producers. Bass Coast Shire Council’s environment

officer, Skye Radcliffe-Scott said the forum aims “to improve sustainability farming practices, one of which is adaptability to changes in climate.” Mrs Vella said, “I’m not here to convert you. Things aren’t as they used to be and we need to develop practical solutions to deal with it.”

Plan before you burn By Tayla Kershaw BURNING off in residential areas has been a source of public complaint.

The South Gippsland Shire Council has found the biggest source of unrest is not from having to pay the $55 permit to burn off, but from having the nuisance of the neighbours burning off residential areas. Residents have been pleased to hear council has brought back the green waste amnesty and they can dispose of their vegetation free from November 1 through to December, limiting the need to burn off. However, when a complaint does come in, council investigate whether or not the steps have been taken to allow a resident to legally burn off. Council will determine whether a property requires a permit and will issue the permits. A

visit to council is essential before burning off. Council’s open air burning requirements were introduced as a response to increased complaints council received about the health and nuisances impacts of open air burning. More often than not, council find burn offs are in appropriate zones and the CFA has been notified. A permit is given once council has considered the size of the land, whether the land is a designated bush fire risk area, whether the burn off is strictly for fire prevention purposes, the landowner’s ability to remove vegetation with more appropriate methods, the proximity to neighbours and assets and the risk of smoke nuisance. Once a permit is acquired, Leongatha CFA captain Tristan Morton-Pedersen suggested monitoring the weather before burning off. “It’s quite important to monitor the weather the day before and the day after, not just the

day of the burn,” Mr Morton-Pederson said. “If it’s hot and windy it’s not ideal because the area might start smouldering again.” Neighbours should be informed about the burn off as a manner of courtesy and the burn off needs to be registered with the CFA. People living in rural areas do not need to have a council permit but do need to register their burn with the CFA. “If the burn is registered, we know not to send CFA units out,” Mr Morton-Pedersen said. Regardless of registering the burn and having a permit, there is a strict no burn off policy during total fire ban days. The CFA may give out permits during a total fire ban day but these are only issued on rare exceptional circumstances. To register a burn off, call the Emergency Service Telecomm Authority (ESTA) on 1800 668 511.

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Bring on the buses By Sarah Vella MAX Semken from Leongatha is pushing for more public transport options for Gippsland residents. He, along with the South West Gippsland Transport Group (SWGTG) wants to see additional premium bus services between South Gippsland and Bass Coast towns and Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. “We are pushing for continuous bus services from this area to Pakenham, Cranbourne and Dandenong,” he said. “Eventually, I think the buses will only go as far as Pakenham or Cranbourne. “We will be meeting with Public Transport Victoria on November 13 to discuss options for bus travel in the Gippsland region.” Currently, a V/Line bus service operates from Yarram to Melbourne three times a day and from Leongatha to Melbourne there are eight buses a day, five days a week. On weekends, three services operate from Yarram and four from Leongatha. “Ideally, we would like to see a minimum of 16 services per day, seven days a week from Leongatha to Pakenham, and the same to Cranbourne,” Mr Semken said. He would like to see a similar timetable for Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Cowes.

Bring on buses: Leongatha’s Max Semken has big plans to reinvent public transport options in the South Gippsland and Bass Coast areas. “Currently, the people of Bass Coast are severely limited, with only four services to Melbourne on weekdays and two on weekends, which is pitiful,” he said. “Having these additional services will bring tourism to the region.”

Mr Semken and the SWGTG have more ideas to move people around Gippsland. “The Baw Baw Shire is growing, so a service from Wonthaggi and Inverloch, through Korumburra and on to Drouin and Warragul would be

beneficial, as there is nothing available at the moment,’ he said. “On that route, we would like to see a minimum of eight services per day. “We are also interested in getting a service between Mirboo North and

Trafalgar, with at least eight buses a day.” The transport group is lobbying for a brand new service from Yarram to Sale, as well as a bus from Sale, through Leongatha then on to Inverloch and Cowes. “In my opinion, the addition of better public transport services in these areas would bring with it a massive amount of growth for the Bass Coast and South Gippsland areas and all the way down to Yarram,” Mr Semken said. Another suggested bus route was from Sale to Cowes a minimum of 14 times per day, preferably seven days a week. “This would be purely for tourism purposes and would be well and truly utilised by backpackers,” Mr Semken said. “Foster is the only stop for visitors wanting to go to Wilsons Promontory, so a bus going through regularly would be of major tourism benefit for Foster.” Mr Semken said the bus routes he and the SWGTG have developed would cater for 80,000 people south of the Princes Highway. “I believe it will happen, as the government will be looking to do some major upgrades to services in late 2015,” he said. “These transport opportunities will make the whole area a more attractive place for people to live.”

Funding rescue WONTHAGGI Surf Life Saving Club members are still waiting on the funds to save their derelict facility. Liberal candidate for Bass Brian Paynter announced a re-elected Napthine Government will commit $1 million towards the upgrade of neighbouring surf life saving club Cape Paterson on Thursday. “I’m delighted to have been able to work with Premier Naphine to secure funding for this significant project, which will increase community safety in Cape Paterson,” Mr Paynter said. “It is fantastic news for the 400 member strong club, local surf lifesavers and beachgoer, with the club in need of upgraded facilities for some time.” While Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club is in dire need of action, Wonthaggi Surf Life Saving Club is struggling as well. An estimated $2.8 million is required to maintain Wonthaggi’s club. The members are calling on Lifesaving Victoria, the State Government and the community to each raise a third of the funds to keep the club functioning. Wonthaggi’s club has no disabled access and hazardous steps. The telephone line is too close to the trees and Telstra had to visit nine times last sea-

son to fix the phones and the patrol tower, though in relatively good condition and structurally sound, is in need of repainting and modification as rust is the biggest killer. The bricks of the Wonthaggi Surf Club hall were handmade in 1958 and are starting to crumble and decay. Possums and rodents have found a home in the roof of the hall the members have outgrown. “Our biggest issue for members is the constant clash of activities and the fact we have to constantly move things around because we don’t have the room,” Wonthaggi Surf Life Saving Club president Mark Scott said. “It’s all too hard and we are losing members.” The club currently has 200 members including 60 active patrolling lifeguards and 67 nippers. They are expecting a 12 per cent decline of members due to the outdated facility. Without the necessary funding, the club will have to cut programs as well. Wonthaggi Secondary College often use the facility for camps but the program is at risk due to the lack of accommodation. “We have no heating or cooling,” Mr Scott said. “Outside we have code violating steps people fall on, a rotunda no one uses because it’s dank, dark and covered in vandalism, and our car parking is a night-

mare.” Members of the Wonthaggi Surf Club hope to receive funding for a new building, which will be purpose fit, multifunctional and benefit the whole community, not just the club. The project at the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club will include refurbishment of the clubhouse, which has been badly damaged due to weather conditions. “This election commitment funding upgrade will revitalise club facilities and ensure Cape Paterson has a modern and well equipped clubhouse,” Mr Paynter said. “Not only do clubs like Cape Paterson SLSC encourage young people to be active and healthy, they also bring people together to create a real sense of community.”

Meanwhile, the Wonthaggi Surf Life Saving Club is working to develop a plan with the Bass Coast Shire Council to start looking at a new facility. “We’ve spoken to (Bass MLA) Ken Smith about funding a new facility,” Mr Scott said. “The next stage is to secure architects and we need to go through the Department of Environment and Primary Studies (DEPI). There will be a policy meeting later this month and we will give a presentation to council in December. We haven’t developed an internal plan yet.” A rough draft has been drawn up for the internal facility, including concepts for an internet cafe, a proper training area and 30 to 40 bunks. “If we don’t do something, the number of mem-

Desperate for funds: the Wonthaggi Surf Life Saving Club is in a state of disrepair and funding is needed urgently to see the antiquated facility replaced.

bers will continue to decline,” Mr Scott said. “A building’s lifespan is generally 50 years so we are at a point of urgency. It’s due to our volunteers this building is still standing.” The new patrol season is about to start and the Wonthaggi Surf Life Saving Club was responsible for 20 rescues last season. There will also be plenty going on for the community with movie nights, fun runs, the triathlon, community bronze and CPR training.

Rust: Wonthaggi Surf Life Saving Club president Mark Scott points out the rust and decay on the club hall’s windows.

Funding: Darcy Manks, Francis Brennan, Liberal candidate for Bass Brian Paynter, Dean Manns, Eastern Region Victoria MP Ed O’Donohue and Laurie Aitken hope to see a re-elected Napthine Government to secure a $1 million grant to update the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club facility.

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Column 7 INVERLOCH Primary School is enjoying seeing its shade sails up, and doing their job already with some warmer days here. The students appreciate, and use, the extra shade during recess and lunchtime. Well done to everyone who contributed to the fundraising efforts to make this possible. The school swimming sports are looming closer being Friday, November 14 at SPLASH.

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dren, show bags, spinning wheels, and rides for the dare devils. The fete starts at 9am and finishes at 1pm with the school always in need of funds to purchase new equipment. Come and join in the fun in the school grounds, off Ogilvy Street. Nominations for the October Monthly Gippstar Open and Junior Award are now open with a closing date of November 14. Nomination forms can be obtained by contacting Tony Claridge on 0427 942 378 or by email at gippstar@sportgippsland.org. au MEENIYAN Men’s Shed has secured a venue at Meeniyan Recreation Reserve for its activities. Look out for details in The Star in a few weeks’ time. Every year, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we pause to remember those men and women who have died or suffered in all wars and peacekeeping operations. This year Leongatha Secondary College will join Leongatha Primary School at 10.40am, Tuesday, November 11 2014 in front of the secondary college staff centre to participate in a Remembrance Day ceremony. Students from both schools will run the service; it will include an explanation of the traditions and significance of Remembrance Day. Student representatives will be invited to lay wreaths during the ceremony. A LSC student will be singing the national anthem and the primary school choir will be performing a song as well.

In the lead up to Remembrance Day next Tuesday, November 11, everyone is encouraged to purchase and wear a red poppy, in support of the Returned and Services League’s (RSL) Poppy Day Appeal. Buying a poppy contributes significantly to the fundraising work of the RSL. Wearing a red poppy acknowledges the service and sacrifice of those who have served, including the more than 102,000 Australians who lost their lives in war, peacekeeping and other operations.Red poppies have long been a symbol of Remembrance Day, the red Flanders poppy was one of the first plants to grow on the battlefields of the Western Front.

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Junior camp: Prep and Grade 1 and 2 students from Welshpool and District Primary School (from left) Paul, Cara, Isiaha, Michael, Katelyn and in front Maddie and Chelsea with Park Ranger Mike Cleeland (right) went to Inverloch Beach for a dinosaur dig excursion last Thursday. Students learnt about fossilised leaves and rocks and explored the caves for dinosaur footprints. The students are pictured holding fossilised rocks. The students then went back to their school for a sleepover, which is part of the schools camping program.

Walking to school: the streets of Loch were filled with primary school students, teachers and parents recently, pounding the pavements for the ’Walk to School’ October campaign. The students met at the Loch railway station and walked the 20 minute trip to the primary school in Victoria Street where they tucked into a healthy breakfast to kick start their day. The South Gippsland Council, in conjunction with VicHealth’s Walk to School campaign, is supporting local primary schools to get involved in the initiative.

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THE Meeniyan Progress Association’s annual open garden day was held on Saturday, in what proved to be another successful year for the event.

Four fabulous gardens in and around Meeniyan were opened to the public. Braving the chilly, wet conditions garden lovers donned their coats and boots to check out the local properties in their droves, with more than 65 maps sold by lunch time. Visitors to Meeniyan for the open garden day were also encouraged to spend some time in the town, to enjoy what it has to offer.

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Phillip Island views split By Laura Gibb SECEDING from Bass Coast Shire will not solve Phillip Island’s problems, according to many Bass Coast residents.

When questioned by the Star, several residents of Wonthaggi and Inverloch felt Phillip Island Progress Association’s (PIPA’s) plan to create a separate Phillip Island shire would be expensive and counterproductive. A number of Wonthaggi residents remarked on the huge amount of funding that would be needed to duplicate Bass Coast Shire’s facilities on Phillip Island. “I do think that setting up all of its shire offices and infrastructure again would cost a bit to organise,” Andrew Cargill of Cargill’s Sports Store, Wonthaggi, said. Keith Stevens, manager of Wonthaggi’s

Union Cinema for the last 10 years, echoed his sentiments. “From what I’ve heard, it would be an absolute nightmare – very expensive, with roads and council buildings. “I can’t really see how they could do it.” Mr Stevens did think Phillip Island residents were suffering from a dangerous lack of medical care. “I really do think they need a hospital over there.” Several people said PIPA’s complaints about paying high council rates in exchange for limited infrastructure and services were common across many Bass Coast areas and also in other shires. One man, who did not want his name published, said wanting more in exchange for council rates was a universal state of affairs. “We always feel as if we’re hard done by.

Phillip Island might have different needs from those of other Bass Coast areas. “Phillip Island deserves a fair shake. “If I lived on Phillip Island, which is very established, and I felt other areas were getting more funding just because they didn’t have a lot of services in place, I’d feel that was unfair.” PIPA hopes a Phillip Island shire would be able to advocate for Phillip Island’s specific needs, but a number of mainland residents felt that was where their plan would fall down. “I don’t think it’s a good idea,” the man who did not want his name published said. He said Phillip Island’s ability to advocate for its community and attract funding would be diminished if it seceded from Bass Coast Shire. “All places need to work together, I think, to fight for the money that’s there.”

“We’re paying for living in a beautiful, natural environment. “They might think they’re hardly done by, but there are other places that are just as hardly done by.” Kylie Horton of Inverloch, who wanted more from council for her own town, said PIPA was probably justified in its complaints about rates and services. “What Bass Coast residents get for their rates is appalling. “I also think Inverloch residents should be getting more for their rates,” she said. She thought residents of Phillip Island were probably not having their needs met by Bass Coast Council. “They have different needs to a lot of Bass Coast,” she said. Ms Horton’s comment was echoed by Barry Farrell, a new resident of Inverloch, who also felt

Cemetery theft a “low act” THIEVES have stolen about eight lavender bushes only recently planted at the Leongatha Cemetery.

Secretary/manager of Leongatha Cemetery Trustees Shirley-anne Wright described the theft as a “low act”. The thefts have been reported to the Leongatha police soon after the theft was noticed last Tuesday, October 28. About 20 lavender plants Disappointed: Shirley-anne Wright points to the place where some of the were installed in garden lavender plants were “lifted”. beds near the office about

two weeks ago but eight went missing. The cemetery is kept in immaculate condition by the gardeners and trustee volunteers who pride themselves in the way the cemetery is cared for. They are extremely disappointed people can stoop this low. The theft follows the disappearance of tulips from one of Leongatha’s gardens during the Daffodil Festival. If anyone has information about the theft they can contact Leongatha police.

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OPINIONS

Toxic concern

(Copy of letter to: Hon Ryan Smith, EPA and Shire of South Gippsland ) ON behalf of residents of Walkerville, South Gippsland, we write to you regarding the use of a toxic incendiary, in a planned burn by Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI), on May 16 this year. Residents have informed Walkerville Ratepayers Committee members of ash fall on the populated lower slopes adjacent to the burn and a pungent stench and smoke cloud over all the settlements, including Promontory Views Estate, for several days after the said burn. As the water supply is dependent on tank water a number of residents are concerned about the possibility of water taint in their tanks. A resident who has had an auto immune disease is particularly distressed about possible water contamination. 1) Will testing of water tanks will be done, by whom and who will pay for this? 2) Could we also please have the health and safety advice regarding the use of this incendiary including the possible consequences of drinking water contamination? We appreciate your urgent attention to this.

Geoff Waters, President Walkerville Ratepayers Association

Stand up Council

SOUTH Gippsland parliamentary representative, Deputy Premier Peter Ryan , was quite happy to be photographed with campaigners displaying “Lock the Gate” signs. But the majority of our councillors could not bring themselves to vote for a resolution opposing CSG extraction on our uniquely fertile and productive farmland. Previous NSW Premier O’Farrell excluded fertile farming areas in New South Wales from CSG exploration and extraction. Peter Ryan has made strong statements about protecting Gippsland’s agricultural land and landscapes, and above all protecting our precious streams and acquifers from the impacts of the CSG industry. The local “Lock the Gate” movement took off last year, and, led by Mirboo North and Poowong, moves to declare other South Gippsland communities off limits are gaining pace. So why is the council majority so timorous? Why isn’t the council lobbying all political parties as the state election approaches? As for furphies about looming gas shortages being promoted by the industry and the likes of Peter Reith, how can anyone ignore the actual and potential off shore gas supplies in Bass Strait? New supplies from Exxon Mobil are soon to come on stream, with employment advertisements in the latest Star. Governments must ensure they get accurate supply and demand figures for gas despite the

E D I T O R I A L Weather plays its part WELL done to all community groups for putting on such wonderful events to attend on the Melbourne Cup weekend.

There were markets and fun runs, a busker’s festival, open gardens, garage sales, a Mini Mudder and of course Halloween. As well as giving visitors and locals alike something to do on the weekend it also helps raise valuable funds for the towns and community groups for which the events are staged. A great pity, though, that Mother Nature played its part in trying to spoil the party. The resulting gale force winds and rain put the brakes on many events. Fortunately the spirit of those who held events lived on and they forged ahead in any case. Despite a drop in numbers and less funds in the coffers by all accounts most events were still successful. Let’s hope next time we get glorious weather and bumper crowds and those groups will back themselves and do the same again next year! Whilst on Melbourne Cup weekend did everyone see the procession of cars, caravans, boats and the like down our highways on Friday? It appears the Melbourne Cup weekend has become one very long weekend for some lucky people; starting on Friday and finishing on Tuesday, a five day stretch. Schools too are jumping on board with more and more having the Monday and Tuesday off. Australia may be the lucky country but can we really afford to continually see work productivity compromised by having so many people with 4-5 days off for Melbourne Cup weekend every year. Now it’s not just the race that stops the nation but a five day holiday that the country simply can’t afford.

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reluctance of the industry to provide these . What we do know is retail demand for gas has decreased significantly, according to Energy Australia.

THE WILD LIFE

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

by Dave Clarke

Wilma Western, Leongatha.

Whose hard work?

THE Member for South Gippsland, Peter Ryan’s election brochure, left in our post box, describing how he ‘gets results locally, was eye catching. A yellow tick for Peter Ryan’s infrastructure results, for Venus Bay was all done with paper dollars. While Peter Ryan may be financially committed to supporting local volunteers, I find it dubious he can claim to have done the work. Dollars listed and supplied by the sweat of PAYE Victorian workers were the proxy symbols for ‘working hard’. A total $135,000 spent at the Venus Bay Life Saving Club, is hardly magnanimous when compared with the volunteer hours spent by life savers and the added income from raffles, by money raisers. $5000 for ‘essential equipment’ is a spit in the ocean. $250,000 for the Venus Bay, shared pathway is surely our rates at work. What furphy is pre-accredited training for a farm at Venus Bay? The steers appear to fatten for market unassisted with preaccredited Evergreen peat, nourished grass. The collection of full time rates from part time residents is the one thing the SGSC pursues with ‘gay abandon’. Garbage collection is charged extra to rates. The bicycle path, the dormant plans of which, festered for years while moss grew, and the attention to fine detail about donated land was ignored during the reign of the previous ex councillor, Former South Gippsland Shire Councils and State Governments with tight fisted hands, ignored Venus Bay. Tarwin Lower did get largesse in the form of a planted roundabout. The election of that prodding, poking hard working councillor, former mayor, Cr Kieran Kennedy together with willing support from community volunteers, brought about positive changes. Rising above the ire of subsequent councils, Kieran gave us timely information which inspired Venus Bay ratepayers to stop a mind boggling inappropriate development on the Venus Bay Wetlands in 2006. Peter Ryan did tell a large community

meeting in August 2012, that this development was ‘inappropriate’. When pressed on a television interview the following Saturday he reversed that opinion.

Beverley Walker, Venus Bay.

Shire can do a lot better I HAVE recently relocated to South Gippsland from Melbourne. I was somewhat bemused when I received my annual rates notice to find I was paying more in Foster than I was paying in Port Phillip. The property in Foster has a capital improved value approximately one third of the Melbourne property. We have no green waste or hard waste collections. Any queries I have requiring a face to face interaction have to take place in Leongatha as there is no presence in Foster or closer. I understand there are more roads and a lesser taxable population, but the standard of the roads makes me wonder where the money is being spent. Having recently travelled through North East Victoria I have experienced rural roads that approximate metro roads. They are 100 per cent better than in South Gippsland. So I am paying roughly three times what I would have paid in Port Phillip for a similarly valued property and I have to pay to dispose of my green waste or rely on the generosity of out of town friends. I have to pay again to dispose of any hard rubbish that cannot be placed in the red bin where previously I had two free collections a year. The roads are deplorable and there has been much written and said on this

subject and it is ongoing. I am told there is a good library service and yes, I certainly agree with this, however every council in the state provides a library service. Am I receiving any value for my bucks? I have to say not much. Efforts should be made to provide an administrative outreach to other parts of the Shire. Not everyone can drive to Leongatha, particularly older persons and those with significant caring responsibilities. I would suggest a shop front presence at either end of the shire one or two days a week. At a minimum a newsletter or digital ‘Town Crier’ that can be posted on a central noticeboard in each township to advise residents of changes to Council services etc. It is not just the councillors who have to be accountable. Council officers are being paid from the public purse and should be held to account for the efficient and effective use of resources.

Annette Coy, Foster.

Keep Community Grants WHILE I sympathise with Mr George regarding the yearly increase in rates, do not penalise those who work their butts off running the organisations that make our community one you like to live in. I recommend Mr George get involved as an executive or a committee member of a community group. He will then be aware of all the work and training, that is First Aid, Food Handling, OH&S,

and anothermyriad of compliance requirements that organisation volunteers have to do. All this is usually done by a select few of any group who are passionate about the organisation, while others are prepared to help, they back off at the thought of management positions. Most are only ever partly compensated for the cost of doing all the above. This is only to run the organisation and does not include the fundraising when major improvement work is required for infrastructure. You need to sell a lot of raffle tickets to raise the thousands of dollars to refurbish or rebuild a clubhouse. Grants require community contribution to match, and whether it is used to build infrastructure or to run an event there is a benefit to the community far outweighing the value of the grant. Council grants are made from community money to assist the community volunteers to perform various community activities and in my view achieves the best value dollar that Council spends.

Ian Rasmussen, Leongatha.

Have your say CONGRATULATIONS to the South Gippsland Shire Council on adopting the OurSay initiative With ongoing concerns regards high rates, “hidden costs”, staff costs and low satisfaction results it may be the opportunity ratepayers need to have input and get the explanations we need.

Steve Finlay, Leongatha.

VOXPOP! VOX

How do you feel about finishing school?

“I’m scared because there’s a lot to do next year. It is exciting though.” Chloe Quinn, Wonthaggi Secondary College.

“It feels great to be moving on to the next stage,” David Lawson, Wonthaggi Secondary College.

“It feels good but it doesn’t feel like it’s over yet. It’ll hit me later.” Ayla Morris, Wonthaggi Secondary College.

“It feels weird – it hasn’t sunk in yet. I feel like I should be staying here.” Avy Shawcroft, Wonthaggi Secondary College.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 - PAGE 13

Exams get underway MORE than 46,000 Victorian students sat the VCE English examination last Wednesday, the first of the VCE written examinations for 2014.

Minister for Education Martin Dixon wished all students success for the exam season which runs until November 19, 2014. “This is an important time for many of Victoria’s students, who now have the opportunity to bring together all they have learned throughout their VCE,” he said. Leongatha Secondary College Year 12 students Rebecca Dowthwaite, Emma Wylie and Naomi Cantwell were relieved to have their first exam over. “The big one is done, so it feels like the most daunting exam is behind us,” Rebecca said. At three hours, plus 15 minutes reading time the English exam is the longest test for Year 12 students. Emma said her teacher had her well prepared for the first exam, which made the whole experience a lot less stressful.

“I feel like I am equally as prepared for my other exams as well, so hopefully they all go just as smoothly,” she said. For students who still aren’t sure what they want to do once they have finished Year 12, the exams can be a really hard time. “You want possibilities, but you don’t know what you want to do so there is less motivation there,” Naomi said. “The younger year levels hear so frequently how quickly the time goes by. I for one was sucked into the ‘everything will be okay’ mindset. “It got to the end of the year and I found myself wondering where all the time went. My advice would be to make a study schedule and stick to it.” Rebecca said Year 12 is a year of constant revision. “Early in the year, when the teachers give you advice on how to revise, study and prepare for the exams, do that. Start a study schedule early and stick to it,” she said. Mr Dixon said while the VCE exams are important, there are many ways to earn success.

“It’s important to remember there are many pathways to further education, including universities, vocational education and training providers, apprenticeships, traineeships and careers after school,” he said. “Students can be assured their success in life will not be limited by their exam outcomes and I urge students to seek support if they need it during the exam period. “I would also like to acknowledge all of the parents, carers and families who have encouraged and supported their children throughout their school career and I am sure they will continue to support our students throughout the exam period.” In total, 82,944 students will sit at least one VCE exam and 50,413 students are eligible to graduate with their VCE in 2014. More than 3000 assessors will mark the written exams and students will sit their exams in 505 examination centres across Victoria. VCE results will be available at 7am on Monday, December 15. Students can access the results online, by SMS (pre-registered) or by mail.

String concert: from left, Louise Hesketh, Barbara Robic and Ron Murley played in string ensemble Stringz Costero at the Inverloch Anglican Church hall on Thursday.

Stringz Costero By Laura Gibb MUSIC group Stringz Costero played to a full hall in Inverloch on Thursday. One down: from left, Emma Wylie, Rebecca Dowthwaite and Naomi Cantwell were pleased to have their English exam done and dusted last Wednesday afternoon.

Green waste amnesty starts SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s Green Waste Amnesty Period commenced on Saturday, November 1. The amnesty, which runs until the end of December, aims to encourage residents to remove potential fire hazards posed by vegetation on their properties before the peak fire season is upon us. Green waste disposal fees will not be charged at any of Council’s six waste transfer stations with locations and operating hours available at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Residents are reminded they can also pick up mulch for their gardens free of charge at any time of year during operating hours at the transfer stations. Waste management coordinator, Peter Roberts hopes this year’s amnesty will build on the success of last year, noting, “The amnesty in 2013 proved extremely popular and was well utilised by residents. Everyone should be thinking about their plans leading into summer and this is a great first step to ensure your property is bushfire ready.” There are several species which can’t be accepted as green waste in-

cluding Blackberry, Ragwort, Broom, Mirror Bush, Kikuyu Grass, Hawthorn, Cape Weed, Gorse, Pampas Grass, Palm fronds and Cordylines. These must be disposed of in the general waste and the applicable disposal fees paid. Residents are also reminded Council’s new kerbside green waste collection service will commence in July 2015 removing even more organic waste from landfill. For more information please do not hesitate to contact Council’s Sustainability Team on 5662 9200.

“We were delighted to be playing to such an appreciative audience and it was wonderful to see the hall fill to capacity,” event organiser and cellist Louise Hesketh said. The string ensemble held an informal soiree, with music and supper, at the Anglican Church hall to share the music they enjoy. “We have been meeting weekly in the little church hall, playing mainly baroque music, so the soiree was an opportunity to share what we have been playing with others.” The group, which consists of violins, viola da gamba, cellos and double bass, played music by Purcell, JS Bach, Corelli and others.

Stringz Costero is an amateur music group with ten to 12 members. It accepts players at all skill levels then aims to put on a good standard of performance everyone will enjoy. “There was a particularly warm, friendly atmosphere and I think we were well received,” Ms Hesketh said. The musicians, hailing from Inverloch, Korumburra, Leongatha, Wonthaggi and Dalyston rehearse each Thursday at 7.30pm in Inverloch Anglican Church hall. They are currently seeking violin and viola players. Ms Hesketh said Stringz Costero plans to perform again soon. “The players enjoyed the experience so I think our first Thursday evening soiree was very successful and we will be planning another in the near future.” For information, contact Louise Hesketh at louisetink@hotmail.com.

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Students everywhere sing ALL students at Leongatha Primary School gathered on Thursday to participate in a national singalong. The initiative, called Music: Count Us In, is led by a live video stream from Canberra and children all over the country sing the same song at the same time. This year’s song, written by John Foreman, Harry Angus from the Cat Empire and five prizewinning student songwriters, was called Paint Your Song.

Leongatha Primary School music teacher Jessica Stein said the event was a success. “Any chance to get the whole school involved in music is a good thing,” she said. Ms Stein said last year 600,000 children took part and it is expected the final count will reveal more participated in 2014. While they sang, students also signed the lyrics in Auslan. They dressed in house colours for the occasion.

Above, All in: The whole school fill the Performing Arts Centre. House colours: MollyMae Nicols (yellow), Harper Martin (blue), Flynn Materia (red), Hannah Kleeven (green) and music teacher Jess Stein got into the spirit of the singalong.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 - PAGE 15

Browns opens in style THE barbecue was sizzling, the customers were drifting in and the day was just right for the launch of the new Browns in Leongatha last Thursday, October 30.

What’s cooking: from left, merchandise manager Cameron Kindellan chats with farmer Lindsay Marriott and Gallagher fencing’s Darren Pallant.

Free advice: John Veldhuizen, left, of Kongwak, talks with Brown’s sales and nutrition experts (based in East Gippsland) Adam and Erin Hanley.

Part owner Chris Brown was delighted with the day saying there was a steady stream of customers throughout the day especially during the 11am to 2pm period. A big turnout of companies was present and a lot of talk was about the current silage and hay season which looks pretty good for South Gippsland but not so good for some of the other regions in Victoria. Browns had the sales and nutrition staff on hand for advice so it was all hands on deck for the Browns’ team. “We had really good support on the day from both our regulars and new customers,” Chris said. “It was a good day for people to come Talking farming: from left, Cameron Brown, Mark Reid from Leonin and see just how much stock we’re car- gatha North, Tom Newton, Maxum Animal Nutrition, and farmer Nick rying here now.” Murphy from Leongatha North chat about the industry.

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Street music at Coal Creek THE annual South Gippsland Buskers Festival was held on Saturday at Korumburra’s Coal Creek Historical Village.

Dynamic duo: Janie Gordon and Hayley Norton from Leongatha played their favourite songs to the crowds at the South Gippsland Buskers Festival held on Saturday.

The event provided a space in the park for buskers to do their thing, and then in the afternoon compete in a busk off with $1000 first prize on offer. There were 17 entries (37 performers) for the busker’s competition and 259 people attended the festival and enjoyed a fabulous day of entertainment. Nathan Varga from Berwick, was awarded first place, for his solo acoustic guitar performance. Nathan is a State finalist in a music com-

petition, and will travel to Sydney for the finals. If he wins he will receive a scholarship to go the Germany, so part of the prize money from Coal Creek will go towards his trip. Some of Nathan’s prize money will also go towards producing a CD and coming back to Coal Creek for the launch. Fire twirler Jayden Mathews from Inverloch, won second prize and the South Gippsland Schools Music Program All Stars Big Band won third prize. The people’s choice award went to young violin player Steven Witney (Mostly Mozart) and certificates of merit went to Steven Witney, the Travel Light Trio and Jackie Vanvelzen.

Guitars: Dean Whitehouse (left) from Mirboo North and Benny Garland from Morwell rocked out for visitors at the South Gippsland Buskers Festival held at Coal Creek on Saturday.

Dump and you’ll pay!

History comes to school HORRIBLE Histories was the theme for St Laurence O’Toole Catholic Primary School’s dress up day. Students came to school on Tuesday dressed as Vikings, Romans, ancient Egyptians and even bandage wrapped mummies. The costume parade was one of the book week celebrations, which also included a book sale and a morning tea for parents. Horrible Histories is a popular British book and television series bringing history to life for children. The theme moved students and parents to create some amazing costumes.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council successfully prosecuted two litterers last week, with the Magistrate handing down $1000 fines and cost recovery fees of $173.20 to both offenders. Costly rubbish: this dumped rubbish cost the Bena offender $1,173.20. Horrible Histories: from left, Raph, Alice, Lucy, Cody and Harry in their historical book week costumes.

Mayor’s message Cr Jim Fawcett I attended the annual MAV (Municipal Association of Victoria) Conference in Melbourne last week, along with our CEO Tim who was one of five CEOs invited to present their Council’s vision for the future to the statewide gathering of local government representatives. It’s always a good networking event and most councils grapple with issues similar to ours, so it’s natural we pick up on different ways of addressing challenging issues… no need to reinvent the wheel if it can be avoided! Our launch last week of the ‘OurSay’ Budget Consultation online forum has been enthusiastically embraced by the community, with over 800 people reached within the first 24 hours via our posting on Facebook.The consultation will run online through to Friday, November 14. The top ideas and priorities from the feedback will be presented and further explored at community workshops at the Meeniyan Hall on Tuesday, November 25. To contribute to the forum or just take a peek, go to http://oursay.org/southgippsland/budget. As I am not standing for mayor again at this week’s elections, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank my fellow councillors, CEO Tim Tamlin and staff for their ongoing support during this, my third term as mayor. It’s been rewarding, challenging, educational, a privilege and often humbling. A special thanks to the community for your input which is always welcomed and encouraged. Whether complimentary or critical, it is vital so we can understand and represent your needs to the best of our ability. We’ve had some significant achievements this year that will have ongoing benefits for years to come. The three priority projects we have lobbied for have received funding to increase our regional infrastructure - the completion of the Rail Trail including a marketing strategy, the construction of the Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Alternate Route and significant funding to bring the Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre closer to reality. We also revamped the Rating Strategy with a community based steering committee in response to your feedback, and while not perfect, the new charges scheme has ticked the boxes for a lot of residents, with many ratepayers receiving a benefit and next year, the general municipal rate will have disappeared. Funding to recreational reserves doubled this year, in recognition of the outstanding jobs done by the Committees of Management. New energy and technology efficiencies introduced this year are set to save us in the vicinity of $250,000 annually. Childcare services in Mirboo North and Corner Inlet were retained despite the withdrawal of Kilmany Uniting Care and a brilliant collaboration of community groups and organisations working with Council saw a seamless continuation of services for our young families. I look forward to continuing my work on Council and supporting the new mayor over the coming year.

A woman from Bena was found guilty of depositing a trailer load of rubbish that included white goods and a spare wheel on the road side a short distance from a Council operated camping ground in Loch. The second offender, from Moe, was found guilty of dumping rubbish on a road reserve in Bena. There were various items of litter including broken tools and a wheel barrow, along with other household items. “Offenders are more often than not reported to Council by local witnesses,” said Matthew Patterson, Council’s Manager Regulatory Services. “South Gippslanders are proud of their beautiful environment and will not tolerate such blatant vandalism,” Matthew said. “So if you’re going to dump, you’re likely to get caught and it’s going to cost far more than doing the right thing and taking it to the nearest transfer station. For example, the woman could have disposed of her white goods for free.” Recyclables can be disposed of at the transfer stations free of charge and while most residents are aware they can dispose of paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and containers (rigid plastic types 1–7), they may not realise they can also dispose of other recyclable material such as steel, whitegoods, car batteries and used motor oil free of charge (all recyclable). Until the end of December 2014 green waste can also be disposed of free of charge at transfer stations to assist property owners clean up their properties before the peak fire danger period. Fees apply for green waste outside of this period.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 - PAGE 17

New life for nursing home THE sale of Prom View Lodge in Toora settled recently, after it was purchased by Melbourne couple Brenton and Nancy Reeves. The Reeves’ plan to develop the building into a short stay holiday house for large groups. “It is going to take a while to get it to where we want it to be. We will be changing it around a little bit, but it will pretty much be a cosmetic makeover,” Mr Reeves said. “It will include things like new carpet and tiles, creating domestic friendly kitchens and updating the bathrooms.” The Reeves will maintain the original integrity of the building throughout their renovation and are even planning to keep the name. Mr Reeves said it is certainly not going to employ as many people as the aged care facility did, but they do plan to employ locals where possible. “From a local employment point of view, we will look at local tradespeople and in the longer term, there will be maintenance work, domestic work,and we will use local cleaners” he said. “Another thing it does have is a commercial kitchen, so if there are large groups staying there, local businesses may be able to take advantage of the kitchen from a catering point of

view.” Mr Reeves said because he has a large family, he knows how difficult it can be to find a large place to stay. “We have four children and when we go away with other families it is hard to find a place to stay, so that was some of the motivation behind it,” he said. “It will be a large holiday house essentially. We will be able to offer it out to groups of people, families, sporting clubs, church groups that sort of thing.” The building was originally the Toora Bush Nursing Hospital which opened in 1933, and became a nursing home when the hospital closed in 1985. The Reeves’ want to maintain the building’s history and significance to the area and plan to be sympathetic to its style while completing their renovations. Prom Country Aged Care chief executive officer Rhett McLennan said it is great news. “We are thrilled we were able to sell the building to someone willing to use it for something that will be an employment booster for the Toora community,” he said. “We would like to thank the purchasers for their patience while it was getting rezoned.”

Big job ahead: Nancy and Brenton Reeves, and their children (from left) Kynan, Callum, Alistair and Elizabeth are keen to get started on Prom View Lodge’s makeover. It will be turned into a short stay holiday house, aimed at large groups.

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Bass Coast Council briefs Council defers joining energy coalition BASS Coast Shire Council has moved to defer joining the Coalition for Community Energy (C4CE). C4CE connects organisations involved with community energy – low carbon and renewable heat and power produced locally and distributed via a heat network or private wire arrangement. The group formally invited council to join its organisation through an annual membership. Council says the delay in joining will allow time for council to better understand C4CE and its purpose, and the benefits of membership to council and residents.

Council receives CSG report BASS Coast Shire Council received an independent report, Coal Seam Gas Potential within Bass Coast Shire, at its ordinary meeting on Wednesday, October 15. Council moved unanimously to use information within the report to continue to advocate for its community in opposition to exploration, coal mining and unconventional gas mining within the shire. Council says the report provides a factual summary based on publicly available information and is not intended to present a case either in support of or against development of the coal seam gas (CSG) industry in the municipality.

Roads policy needs your input THE draft Urban Roads and Drainage Improvement Policy by Bass Coast Shire Council is available for public comment for six weeks. The municipality has changed since the policy was adopted, with a 54 per cent increase in the permanent population and 7376 dwellings added to the shire. While the current policy contains statements about funding urban improvement projects through special charge schemes, the new, draft policy instead provides a range of funding mechanisms, including generate rate revenue, external funding, special rates and charges and a combination of all three. Council resolved in May 2015 to complete a review of the policy by June 2015. A report detailing the feedback received and recommended changes will be presented to council in February 2015.

Memorial committee nominated THE Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bass Coast Shire Council has been authorised by council to appoint representatives to the

Bass Coast War Memorial Custodial Committee of Management. Representatives nominated so far include Sebastian Gatto for Wonthaggi and District Historical Society, Terry Salmon for Bass Valley Friends of the Returned and Services League (RSL), Colin Leviston for the Inverloch sub branch of the RSL and the South Gippsland sub branch of the National Servicemen’s Association, and Julie Box for the National Trust of Australia (Vic) Bass Coast Branch.

Council accepts annual report THE 2013/14 Annual Report for Bass Coast Shire Council is complete and has been adopted by council. Cr Kimberley Brown urged interested members of the public to read the report. “It’s easy to read,” she said. “The annual report is very user friendly and easy to understand.” Mayor Cr Neil Rankine endorsed the document. “It’s a really great snapshot of all the things involved in running a council,” he said. The report is available for public inspection on council’s website and at council offices. Copies can be made available on CD and printed versions will be produced on request.

Local contracts awarded LOCAL and regional applicants have been awarded Bass Coast Shire Council contracts since the September report of contracts. Two metropolitan firms also received contracts. Local businesses ADA Construction Services, Super Paving and Stephen G Wheatley all received part of a $462000 contract to provide concreting, paving and associated works for the year, while regional business Stable Roads won a $480,000 contract to provide the year’s road stabilisation works. “I think there’s a nice balance of metropolitan and local contracts awarded,” Cr Bradley Drew said.

Mayor and deputy thanked AT October’s Bass Coast council meeting, the last ordinary meeting before the mayor elections, Cr Clare Le Serve acknowledged the work of 2014 mayor Cr Neil Rankine and deputy mayor Cr Kimberley Brown. Cr Le Serve thanked Cr Rankine and Cr Brown for the efforts they had made for the good of council and their community during the year.

Nuffield scholar Graeme Box dies GRAEME Box of Tarwin Lower has died in hospital in Leongatha at the age of 76. He was born in Melbourne in 1938 to Anastasia and Dr Noel Box. His father was an ear, nose and throat surgeon, and for a long time, Graeme wanted to study medicine. He attended Scotch College then, when he did not get into medicine, began a science course at the University of Melbourne, still hoping to study medicine later. Then he heard the University of New England in Armidale, NSW, was teaching a new agriculture course called rural science, with an animal bias rather than the traditional cropping as at other Australian universities. He applied and was accepted, and went to Armidale to study. In 1960, Graeme’s father died, and at the end of 1960 when Graeme finished his rural science degree, his mother gave him a choice. She said he could either go to the family farm between Tarwin Lower and Walkerville or she would put him through a medical degree. An agricultural consultant from Melbourne looked over the farm and told the family it would be no good for farming and they should sell the land. In spite of this, Graeme decided to go to the farm with his brother John, and the two men farmed there together for more than 40 years. Graeme’s wife, Anne Box, described the early times on the farm as “pioneering days”. Graeme and his brother started the farm from scratch in a new pocket of land. “As soon as he left uni, he was down here to clear the land,” Anne said. Graeme had met his wife, Anne, in a chemistry laboratory at the University of Melbourne in 1957. They were married in 1962 and had four children: Kerryn, Kate, Tim and Stuart. A small house from John’s property was moved onto the farm for Graeme and Anne. Anne’s uncle, a very good builder from Melbourne, made the house liveable for them. However, it was not connected to mains electricity. “We had a little generator but you had to count – you could have three lights on and an iron,” Anne said. The Boxes sheared sheep and raised prime lambs, cows and calves, changing later to a bullock fattening operation. In 1972, Graeme was awarded a Nuffield Scholarship. Nuffield was to become an important part of Graeme’s life. At the time, only one Victorian or Tasmanian Nuffield scholar was chosen every third year. Graeme was able to study and travel, funded by Lord Nuffield’s money from England. On arriving in the United Kingdom, the international Commonwealth scholars were together for about three weeks, visiting research institutes and

Graeme Box: the Nuffield scholar, pictured here on an overseas trip, farmed at Tarwin Lower for more than 50 years. the department of agriculture and meeting prominent farmers at dinners and events to give them leads to then follow up on their own, depending on their interests. Graeme’s topic was the use of new fertilisers to grow grass in temperate, reliable rainfall country (because his farm was grey beach sand). Back in Australia, Graeme and his brother John bought cattle at the saleyards in Roma, Qld, and saw an opportunity to expand into Queensland. They bought the Middle Creek property at Moonie, Qld, with George Black, a descendent of the pioneering Tarwin Meadows Family. Later they purchased Durham Downs in Roma, which is still run by Graeme’s son, Stuart. Graeme also bought, and later sold, Koolburra Station on Cape York Peninsula. He liked horse racing and was a member of the Victorian Racing Club, not as a betting man but for the social interaction and the look of the horses. He also enjoyed the University of New England reunion and always stayed in touch with university friends scattered around Australia. Anne said Nuffield remained a part of Graeme’s life. “Probably his greatest love was the Nuffield Farming Scholars Association. “He really was passionate about Nuffield,” she said. He was chairman of the Nuffield Australia Board of Directors for three years. His experience with Nuffield had given him a love of travel. Most years, Graeme and Anne went to Italy, visited Rome, hired a car and searched out archaeological sites, a great interest of Graeme’s. They always visited new countries including Poland, Hungary and Croatia, and Graeme enjoyed overseas trips for Nuffield International Conferences and agricultural study tours in places such as South America.

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Delighted: practice manager Nadine Smith is pictured admiring the upgraded facility with partners of the Korumburra Medical Centre, from left, Dr Peter Lewis, Dr Phil Huguenin, and Dr Mark Bensley.

Medical boost for Korumburra The floor space in the modern redevelopment has been doubled, adding another five consulting rooms in a major vote of confidence for the town. The new premises will be formally handed over by the Federal Member for McMillan, Russell Broadbent this Thursday, November 6. The Federal Government contributed $500,000 to the $1,200,000 million project. A consulting room for Monash medical students was funded by the Monash School of Rural Health to the tune of $50,000. The three partners in the practice, Drs. Peter Lewis, Mark Bensley and Phil Huguenin funded the balance. The expansion enables the centre to provide Allied Health Services in the clinic more often and doctors

who have previously had to be rostered off can now be accommodated in the spacious facilities. Previously limited to a hearing clinic and psychologist on two days, the centre aims to add physio and podiatry services to its list. Nurses also now have a dedicated room for management of chronic diseases such as asthma, cancer, diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular illnesses. A skin care clinic for skin checks has been relocated to the centre from Loch. While working on a building site has been challenging, noisy and disruptive, practice manager, Nadine Smith said, “Now it is beautiful.” At peak building time, when the new roof was going on, there were up to 12 builders at work on the development which had been in the pipeline for five years after an involved process of grant applications. “Everybody has been positive and understanding. People have realised to continue to operate as normal as possible but build for im-

proved services, the inconvenience was unavoidable.” Partner Dr Mark Bensley told The Star everybody was really happy with the final result. “Behind the more modern façade, we have gained an improved waiting room and reception, four new consulting rooms, a new pathology collection room with its own waiting area and a new education and meeting facility which have improved the environment for staff and patients alike,” Dr Bensley said. “Unfortunately we had to let go of our branch clinic at Loch which wasn’t being well utilised.” A training room on the lower level of the building provides the ability to video conference, especially useful for medical students, registrars and interns for remote education with the Monash School of Medicine. Including doctors and nurses the Korumburra Medical Centre employs 33 full and part time staff and all doctors now have their own consulting rooms. Continued on page 21.

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Medical boost for Korumburra Continued from page 19. Associates employed at the centre are Drs.Clare Stainsby, Vuthy Keng and Momin Chowdhury, and registrars Drs. Frost Wang, Boriana Gozev and Dilushani Siripala. The medical staff is completed with intern Tina Ling and Year C student Amelia Harrison. Having completed hypnosis training, Clare Stainsby will offer hypnosis from November 18. The pathology unit now has its own waiting room and entrance to the right of the centre’s main entrance. With more appointments available and more room available for procedures and

wound care, the centre offers a viable alternative to seeking treatment in a hospital emergency department. The modern look of the centre is vastly different to the dated building it emerged from. Visitors will notice that the extensive gardens have been replaced by extensive concrete but that equals more parking and more parking equals more convenience. There is now expansive parking behind the centre too. Council parking requirements were met by the purchase of an adjoining house, and the utilisation of its backyard. The house is being used for Doctor’s accommodation.

At reception: from left, Marina Paterson, Nadine Smith (Practice Manager), Sharon Dwyer, Donna Smith and Suzie Alger.

More space: Tania Findlay is one of the nursing staff benefiting from the extra space available for procedures and wound care. Practice partner: Doctor Phil Huguenin, one of the three practice partners, is assisted by several registrars, interns and students at the Korumburra Medical Centre. There is a total staff of 33 at the centre.

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Hats off to Brent Casbolt Builders BRENT Casbolt was the local builder behind the upgrade of the Korumburra Medical Centre.

The upgrade which took some 12 months to complete has proven to be very beneficial to the community with improved access to the facility. The biggest benefit is the addition of consulta-

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Roses are easy to grow plant one in the ground and it will grow but if you want a spectacular display a bit of work needs to be done. To get the wonderful display of roses as they have at Flemington the rose year starts with a winter pruning in June and July so they can bloom in November for the spring carnival. The plants are trimmed after the carnival so they flower again around New Years Day. In late January, roses are trimmed once more, to bloom for the Australian Cup in March. The pruning is carried out by a team of gardeners who take on the floribundas first, then the old-fashioned varieties, followed by standard roses and hybrid teas. As a guideline, roses that flower earlier are pruned later and the late bloomers are clipped earlier so they all put on a show during the spring carnival. The roses get a solid feed of an organic based, pelletised fertiliser three times a year: in September, late November and late January. They are also given a foliar feed using a fish based liquid fertiliser when flower buds begin to show. The fish based feed deposits a slightly oily coating on the leaves, deterring black spot among the roses. The roses are watered by a drip irrigation system, which also deters black spot. When roses are pruned, fed and watered on schedule, they will perform under almost any condition as they are sturdy plants. A healthy bush is generally more resistant to disease and insect attack but if a plant is diseased there are plenty of products on the market to combat the problem also certain roses are more prone to black spot than others. For those who do not like chemicals organic crop protection has many products that are eco friendly and ideal for organic gardens to combat many garden pests and diseases. Clematis are also in full flower at the moment and their stunning flowers (the large flowering Jackmanni hybrids) make them a plant hard to resist. To get ultimate results from clematis you treat them exactly like roses. Good pruning in winter, a trim after flowering and a good feeding and spraying regime. Clematis look good teamed with climbing roses up a wall

or over an arch. The spring flowering Montana clematis are more vigorous and have masses of flowers for a long time over spring. These come in subtle pink and white flowers and are fabulous trained over fences, arbours or over stumps. Peonies flower with Roses and Clematis and are lovely with many other perennials. Peonies are sometimes called ‘Queen of the Flowers’. Few garden plants are surrounded with as much mystique as the peony. The Peony is named after Paeon, who was physician in ancient Greece. The majority of peony plants in gardens today are hybrids of original true varieties. Herbaceous peonies are most beautiful plants, with a multitude of delicate petals wrapped into large tight flowers. They are relatively easy to grow providing you have a good cold winter. For situations where the weather is not cold enough, tree peonies are more suitable. Herbaceous peonies have a bad reputation when it comes to flowering and generally the main problem is that they have been planted too deeply and the customer fails to fertilise in winter as this is when the plant takes its nourishment. Peonies may live for 50 to 70 years or so becoming more impressive over time. The new American herbaceous peonies are guaranteed to flower and have beautiful large single or double flowers and many are perfumed. There are some stunning bright red and hot pink colours. All peonies are deciduous. Herbaceous peonies die to the ground in the winter whereas tree peonies have woody stems that lose their leaves in autumn, but the woody stems stay intact. They tend to bloom earlier. The best time to buy peonies is when they are in flower but they are best left in their pots and planted in autumn. They like a protected well drained position with morning sun and afternoon shade. Before planting incorporate lime or dolomite lime into the soil, make sure that the top of the crown is no more than 5cm(2in) below the soil level. If planting actively growing plants, it is generally best to plant at the same soil level as in the pot. Though established plants are drought tolerant, prolonged periods of drought in spring during the flower bud development can also be the cause of poor flower bud development and/or the buds failing to open. Mulch around the base of the plant and water during prolonged periods of dry weather. Contrary to popular

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Off to school for kinder kids KINDERGARTEN students got a taste of primary school recently. Children from the four year old

kindergarten program at Hassett Street Preschool visited Leongatha Primary School to help them prepare to become school students in 2015.

The kinder children had a tour of the school and met current prep students and teachers, then ate lunch with them in the junior playground.

Lunch at school: left to right, Madison Johnston and Lily Gowers of Leongatha Primary School with visitor to the school, Jack Birkett of Hassett Street Preschool.

Preparing for school: from left, visitor to school, Bella Piasente of Hassett Street Preschool, with Amber Newton of Leongatha Primary School.

Taste of school: from left, kinder children visited Leongatha primary school, Erin Dell of Leongatha Primary School, Alayna Walsh of Hassett Street Preschool, and sisters Maddie Noble of Hassett Street Preschool and Tanika Noble of Leongatha Primary School.

Brilliance: back row from left, Russell, Tina and Callun Campbell, Mason Lardner and Andrew McGrath. Front row from left, Cooper Campbell and Aleisha Loh.

Mirboo North teenagers shine OVER the last couple of months, a group of Mirboo North Secondary College VCAL students have been busy organising and running fundraising events for Cooper Campbell.

Cooper is a local four year old boy who has cerebral palsy. In order to maintain Cooper’s quality of life, much needed equipment is required, most of which is expensive. After having Tina and Cooper visit the VCAL classroom the students were determined to do as much for the family as possible and firstly organised a raffle. The township of Mirboo North once again showed its community spirit in supporting the raffle with collection tins in shops, the VCE Wood class at MNSC built a cubby house, goods were donated by a number of businesses, a load of firewood was given by the Wednesday Warriors, the Mirboo North Country Market allowed the students to sell raffle tickets at the market, IGA did the same, the newsagent offered to sell tickets, and many people volunteered their time to help out. The second fundraising event was a lawn bowls night to which there was a

great turnout with parents and children alike enjoying the barbecue, bowling, face painting and board games. The raffle which raised close to $6000 was drawn on the night. First prize: the cubby house and furniture valued at over $1000 was won by Justine Tippett who then gifted the cubby to the Campbell family. Second prize: a trailer load of firewood donated by the Wednesday Warriors was won by ‘Amanda’. Third prize: an assortment of goods donated by local businesses was won by Andrea Windsor. Fourth prize: another assortment of goods donated by local businesses was won by Veronique Hamilton. Bonus prize winners: Mick Hemming and Geoff Proudfoot. Teenagers Aleisha Loh, Mason Lardner, and Shannon Strobridge made the events possible. Elly Lockie who died in the most recent accident on Crightons Hill also played a huge role in getting this event up and running. Her peers and family know how very proud Elly would be with the way everything turned out.

Introducing school: Leongatha Primary School students, including Jada Burgraaff, left, received a visit from Hassett Street Preschool children, including Fletcher Robinson, right.

Crossing request heard AFTER launching a campaign to get a supervised school crossing at the Fish Creek Primary School last week, politicians are now behind the push.

Member for Eastern Victoria Region Danny O’Brien visited school last week to hear and see firsthand concerns over school crossing safety. Mr O’Brien met with school principal Michelle Turner who explained how the lack of a school crossing over the main road posed a danger to children and parents at drop off and pick up time. Mr O’Brien said after visiting the site, he could see those concerns were well founded. “The school has limited parking on either side of the road and parents often need to park on the opposite side of the road from the school to drop their children off,” he said. “Buses are also coming and going and need to cross the road to turn around. In addition visibility is poor to the west on the school side, meaning pedestrians practically need to be standing on the road to be able to see if the path is clear.” Member for Gippsland South and Deputy Premier Peter Ryan, has taken up the matter with South Gippsland Shire Council and VicRoads. “I understand the volume of traffic and pedestrians means the location doesn’t meet the criteria for illuminated warning signs but that does not mean action cannot be taken,” Mr O’Brien said. “I am aware South Gippsland Shire Council is preparing a layout plan for the area with the possible inclusion of a cross-

Dangerous: Lily and Owen Gornall and Belinda Angwin (centre) demonstrate the need for a supervised crossing at the Fish Creek Primary School. ing. The State Government may be able to assist. “It would seem to me

the most pressing need is for a properly supervised school crossing and Peter

Ryan and I will pursue that further with the relevant authorities.”

Milpara Community House news MILPARA Community House has something for everyone from the preschoolers at Playgroup to the Internet for the Over 50’s. Why not drop in and see for yourself at 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra. Enrolling in an adult education class is also a great way to meet new people as well as learn a new skill. You can improve your reading and writing with an adult literacy class or an English for Migrants class. **** If you are a school leaver, out looking for work, or building your skills for employment, you may want to consider - the Apply First Aid Course, being held this month and next month Responsible Service of Alcohol Course , the Food Safety Level 1 course, Food Safety Supervisors Course and Construction Induction course. **** The ‘Play and Learn’ program pilot is up and running at the Korumburra Prima-

ry School Library each Tuesday until December 9. This program is based around a support playgroup where parents and children are involved in family learning activities, and concurrent information sessions where parents can gain skills and information to help them make informed decisions about their learning journey. If you are interested in being a part of this exciting learning journey, please call us at Milpara Community House to find out further details. If you know of others who may be interested, tell them about it and invite them to attend with you. **** Our next Newcomer’s Luncheon will be held on Monday, November 24, to welcome people new to the Korumburra area, introduce them to some of the local identities and give them information about what is available locally. So, if you are new to the area, and would like to come and join us, please call us at the House on 5655 2524.

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Peaceful lifestyle living S

UPERBLY located on 14 acres amongst a beautiful manicured garden, that only time can create is this delightful country sandstone brick residence.

The property offers a traditional open plan living area combining lounge, dining/kitchen and study which have all been beautifully appointed. The large kitchen is central and has heaps of bench space plus a walk in pantry. This charming home has three very generous sized bedrooms, master with ensuite and sliding door leading to the magical garden. The modern bathroom is central to the second bedrooms and Landmark Harcourts is complete with a large bath, perfect for soaking. Leongatha The home is full of natural Glenys Foster light and has many exceptional 0477 622 298 features including solid wood heater, two reverse cycle air conditioners, ceiling fans and more. 3 2 3 Moving outdoors there is an alfresco dining area, water features, double carport, workshop and wood shed. The property is divided into two paddocks and is supported with a large dam and troughs and is perfect for a few cattle or horses. Share a lovely relaxed lifestyle among the extensive birdlife including kookaburras, galahs, finches and magpies. This is an ideal retreat for a family or retiring couple.

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Direct beach access to one of Australia’s most pristine family beaches. A multi level residence offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two spacious living areas open plan kitchen eatery with cathedral glass ceilings which lead out to balconies with sweeping rural and sea panoramas to Wilsons Promontory. Views also down to the sandy beaches from the kitchen and upstairs living area, this home is really something to be seen. The property will be offered to the market by public auction on Saturday, November 15, at 1pm. Terms 10% deposit, balance 30/60/90 days. Open for inspection at 1pm on Saturday, November 8. Contact Alex Scott Inverloch 5674 1111 to explore this unique opportunity.

Saturday, November 8 Alex Scott and Staff Inverloch Marni Lee Redmond 0403 525 413

SO DOLLAR ‘WHERE EAGLES RISE'-APPROX 5 ACRES & BUILDING PERMIT • What a find! Just $140,000. Approx. 5 acres, current building permit • Stunning panoramic rural views. New fences, dam & old shed • Graded & gravelled driveway. Power handy. Very keen vendor

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LEONGATHA - 16 Carr Avenue MODERN & SPACIOUS – HUGE SHED TOO • 4BR family home on lg. corner block. Large open- plan living • Double garage plus terrific 40' x 22' shed (with own access) • Ducted heating, air con. & electric boosted solar hot water

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• Like new, large 4BR & study home, level 1125m² block • lounge, huge open plan kitchen/ meals /family room, dining alcove • Double garage & side access to huge backyard, room for large shed

• Classic home right in town. 2 living rooms, 3 BR & study. • Fully renovated with period features retained. Lovely gardens • Outdoor living areas, garage, double carport, garden sheds

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• Updated brick home, 4 large BRs & study. Close to town • Renovated kitchen/dining, lg. lounge, 7sq veranda / BBQ area • Double garage, separate tandem garage, 23m x 10m shed

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The Argentos’ 350 head Friesian herd is run with all electric internal fencing and central laneways to all paddocks. “We’re stocked at about 2.2 cows/ha and turn out more than 200,000 kilograms of milk solids each year,” Leo said. The homestead has five bedrooms, all with built-in robes, the master with ensuite and spa, a family bathroom, open plan kitchen/living/dining area, under floor heating, wood heater, reverse cycle air conditioning, four car garage, all round verandahs and views across the farm to the Strzelecki Ranges. “Since 1989, every building on the farm has been replaced,” Leo said. “After the house was built in 1995, we put up the dairy, a calvingdown shed, machinery shed/ workshop, calf shed, hay shed, two grain silos and a roller mill. “It’s all designed to be easy to run, with milking taking two hours for one person.” The 40 unit rotary dairy is equipped with cup removers, auto wash, feed system, auto retention bars, auto teat spray, a 14,000 litre vat and yard blaster. Leo and Karen now wish to free up time to travel and spendd with ith the th family, as their five children move away. “They’re all finding their own way in life now,” Leo said. Vendor terms available T.A.P. To view an aerial flyover of the farm go to YouTube and search Wooreen dairy farm.

PRODUCTIVE family dairy farm in South Gippsland is a tribute to its owners’ passion for efficiency.

Leo and Karen Argento have made major changes on the property in the past 25 years, but now believe it’s time to move on. Located 10km from Leongatha, the property is in three titles and is offered as a whole, but can be split. “My parents moved here in 1964 when I was nine months old and Karen and I bought the farm from them in 1989,” Leo said. “Soils are mainly Leongatha reds, but not of the kind that get waterlogged. It means cattle can harvest the grass without contaminating it. “We’ve built up the farm through our fertiliser program and by introducing modern pasture species, resowing 10 per cent of the property each year with modern rye grasses. “Our goal has been to have a highproducing dairy farm with relatively low costs, taking advantage of the combination of soil types, pasture improvement, fertility and a productive herd. “We work on having production costs of around 40 to 50 per cent of revenue. “Being on the foothills of the Strzeleckis, we have a reliable annual rainfall of 1000mm and don’t generally get extended dry periods. “Water for the house comes from a 90,000-litre concrete tank, while stock is supplied by two dams and three springs reticulating water to troughs in all of the 60 paddocks on a timed pump system.”

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8 Norview Drive, Leongatha $439,000 Sole Agent

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Tranquil living in quiet court S

ITUATED in a quiet court location, this four bedroom home is spacious and immaculate in presentation.

Privacy is assured as very little of the front façade is on view. Gardens shield the home providing tranquil garden views from inside. Close to primary and secondary schools, it is in an ideal location for families. Modern and renovated with new kitchen, carpets, blinds and fresh paintwork, the décor is tasteful throughout. The floor plan will suit family living needs with two spacious living areas; main bedroom with a large ensuite and study to the front; two generous bedrooms in a separate wing, both with extensive built-in-robes.

At the front of the home, a private enclosed glass atrium capitalises on garden vistas and views beyond. It is a terrific all weather entertaining/ barbecue option. From here the front entrance opens out into a light filled lounge, a space for total relaxation with restful garden views. This room leads through to a spacious family room with kitchen, dining and living areas. The stylish updated kitchen features quality stainless steel appliances including plumbed fridge, walk-in pantry and breakfast bar. Large windows let in plenty of light and overlook a very private, sunny back yard complete with landscaped terracing and vegie patch. Generous sizing continues with a spacious family bathroom and laundry. Heating and cooling is controlled via a huge ducted reverse cycle air conditioning unit and ceiling fans installed throughout the home. A tandem garage with remote door has direct access into the home or back yard. The location of this property, the private setting, the floor plan and low maintenance established gardens make this a very desirable home to live.

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T the front of a group of four, this unit enjoys the benefits of north facing living and a generous front yard and garden.

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HIS special three acre property is positioned discretely behind native trees is only five minutes from Leongatha.

There are two main dwellings positioned beside each other and are works of art in their own right, constructed from mud bricks, sleepers from Western Australia, poles and beams from the Newmarket sale yards, radial sawn local timber, cathedral ceilings lined with recycled cedar boards, exposed brick chimney with a slow combustion heater. The kitchen has solid timber bench

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tops and timber doors. There are two bedrooms with built in robes with the master bed having direct access to the bathroom that boasts a claw foot bath, separate shower and vanity. The main living area is adjacent to the kitchen and has a great feel that comes from the many creative touches and artefacts cleverly incorporated into the space. The second smaller dwelling is a self contained two bedroom home with an upstairs attic that has access to an external deck with spectacular panoramic views. To add to the list is a separate studio 8mx4m that would be ideal for an artist looking for peace and inspiration. Other items of note are the large raised vegetable gardens, olive grove, mixed berries, small dam, extensive lawns, native gardens with great paths, mixed orchid, pizza oven and even a meat and fish smoker. This property is a one of a kind and words can’t fully describe the level of workmanship and visual impact of this property.

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Relay coming to Coal Mine RELAY for Life is coming to Wonthaggi on November 8 and 9 at the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine.

Remembering war’s victims: from left, Maxine Kiel and Peter Fraser of Mirboo North RSL with handmade woollen poppies the community has donated for Remembrance Day.

Mirboo North RSL growing By Laura Gibb MEMBERSHIP is growing at Mirboo North Returned and Services League (RSL). Secretary Peter Fraser said interest in and support for the RSL had grown steadily over the last decade. He said when he first came to Mirboo North in about 2004, the RSL had seven members, and now it has 40. The expansion is the result of a number of factors, RSL vice president Maxine Kiel said. “It’s been great to see the growth in the past five years and the enthusiasm it brings out in people,” Mrs Kiel said. “I think, in general, people have become more patriotic. “People are stepping up and joining.” She said attendance at ANZAC and Remembrance Day services had also been growing. “We get a lot of people to the service here for a small community.” Mr Fraser said Mirboo North

contributes a lot to the league. “The community is very generous in its support of the RSL.” The RSL appeals to the community three times a year, for ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and Legacy, and the community contributes around $5000 each year. “This money isn’t for RSL members,” Mr Fraser said. “This money is to support returned service men and women.” Mr Fraser said a change to RSL membership rules had also allowed the member base to expand, with spouses, children and grandchildren of service personnel permitted to become members, rather than returned service people only. Army reserve members and members of the emergency services can also join. Mirboo North RSL has also found having a woman as co vice president broadens the member base of the organisation. “It’s what we need to keep relevant,” Mr Fraser said. Mr Fraser said the RSL is integral to the life and history of the commu-

nity, and it had to rethink its membership rules to ensure its survival into the future. “The RSL needs to exist in perpetuity,” Mr Fraser said. This Remembrance Day, Mirboo North RSL will display hundreds of remembrance poppies handmade by members of the community. “The poppies have been a project we’ve involved the whole town in,” Mrs Kiel said. The poppies were crocheted, knitted and felted by kindergarten children, playgroup members, the Country Women’s Association, the Mirboo and District Historical Society, a Korumburra car club of Korumburra, members of the RSL branch and individuals including Lynette Jennison of Meeniyan. The poppies will be displayed in a tree outside the RSL hall during the Remembrance Day service, to which the public is invited. On November 30, the RSL will conduct a cemetery walk taking in the graves of the 26 returned World War One veterans who are buried there.

Council steps up for ‘Walk to School’ PRIMARY school students, parents and teachers are currently pounding the pavements as part of ‘Walk to School’ month.

Schools across South Gippsland are participating in the program which encourages children to be more physically active, become familiar with their neighbourhoods and to make new friends. The ‘Walk to School’ program is being coordinated by the South Gippsland Shire Council with funding from VicHealth. Vicki Bradly, Council’s social planning officer, said that schools have been enthusiastic about the initiative. “Local schools were quick to take up the ‘Walk to School’ challenge. The advantage for teachers is children participating in the program arrive to school bright, alert and

ready to learn.” Schools are participating in ‘Walk to School’ month via a range of activities including walking

school buses and passports, healthy breakfasts, school mapping projects and a variety of competitions that encourage participation.

For more information about ‘Walk to School’ activities contact Council on 5662 9200 or visit www. walktoschool.vic.gov.au

St Laurence Primary School: students Bayleigh, Maddie and Bella enjoyed their walk to school during October’s Walk to School month.

Teams will be on their toes from 4pm until 10am. A candlelight ceremony will take place at around 8.30pm. This will be a special time for people to light a candle to remember their loved ones or celebrate survivors of cancer. The patrons of the event are Wonthaggi locals and cancer survivors Dakota Rigby, Deb Reilly and Caroline Donohue. “We’re honoured to have them on board as our patrons,” chair manager for Relay for Life Wonthaggi Simone Short said. “We’re inviting all survivors and carers to come along and take part in the first lap of the event, followed by a free survivors and carers afternoon tea.” The survivors and carers do not need to be part of a team to participate and can come along for a few hours or stay all night. Bass MLA Ken Smith will be officially opening the event. A hope banner will be on display with artwork done by Tom MurrayWhite. The Relay for Life Wonthaggi committee has already raised $15,000 for the Cancer Council with more donations to come in on the night.

Inspirations: from left, cancer survivors Dakota Rigby and Caroline Donohue will be the patrons at this year’s Relay for Life in Wonthaggi on November 8 and 9. The money has been raised by the successful Paint the Town Purple event, in which 18 businesses participated, and a movie night. There are now 15 teams registered, and it’s not too late to enter more. There will be a wide range of activities at the event including a jumping castle, bike and blend (an exercise bike that blends smoothies), popular children’s characters, movies on a big screen, games, massages and more. The entertainment on the night will be Greg Jones, Aaron Viccari, Sammy Vanston, Mere

Mortals and Jacqui and Daughters. Carlton footballer Michael Jamieson and former teammate Brad Fisher will be at the event on Saturday evening to run a football clinic for participants. Volunteers are needed who have an hour or so they can spend helping out at the event. “I’d like to give a mention the staff at the State Coal Mine who have gone above and beyond to help us out with the event,” Simone said. “We’re really lucky to have such a unique and beautiful venue for our Relay for Life.”

Science Olympians compete STUDENTS gathered at Leongatha Secondary College on Friday to test their knowledge and skill at the Science Olympics.

On Friday, October 24, students from Leongatha, Tarwin Lower and Tarwin Valley primary schools participated in the 2014 Science Olympics. Students rotated through 12 science activities coordinated and run by the Leongatha Secondary College Year 8 science students. The primary school students were challenged to use and apply their skills in activities including an electrical circuits challenge, chemical investigations, accurate measuring of chemicals, propelling a toy vehicle with a balloon, identifying animals and applying phys-

ics to build structures. Tarwin Valley Primary School took first and third prizes with Tarwin Lower

achieving second and Leongatha Primary School coming fourth.

Science Olympics: the ‘Mad Scientists’ team, from left, Ben, Lachie and Brigid, being congratulated by Leongatha Secondary College principal Wayne Chester.

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A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.

Road upgrades to start November VICROADS advises a number of road safety upgrades and significant repair works will be carried out at Inverloch from November until mid 2015.

The upgrades and repair works will take place along the Bass Highway, beginning west of Ullathornes Road and finishing north of the Inverloch-Venus Bay Road/ Williams Street roundabout. There will also be significant repair works to a section of the Korumburra-Inverloch Road north of the Bass Highway intersection. In order for the upgrades and repair works to be completed as efficiently and effectively as possible, the works are being carried out over the warmer months, during weather conditions required for road construction. The construction of a new roundabout at Bass Highway/ Korumburra-Inverloch Road/ Powlett Street intersection combined with changes to the existing roundabout at the Bass Highway/Inverloch-Venus Bay Road/Williams Street intersection will see significant safety improvements for road users travelling through these

busy intersections. Drivers will benefit from the construction of new dedicated right and left turn lanes into Cashin Street and Bear Street. The protected turning lanes will make it safer and easier for drivers waiting to turn in to these side streets and improve traffic flow for those travelling along the Bass Highway. VicRoads will introduce temporary reduced speed limits near the works sites for the safety of road workers and road users, so it is advised you allow some extra time to drive through the area. Road users are reminded to observe all the changed traffic conditions that will be in place throughout the duration of these road projects, for both your own safety and that of the workers in the area. Construction works will stop for a two week period over the Christmas holidays from Saturday 20th of December 2014 until Sunday 4th of January 2015. VicRoads thanks road users for their patience while these important road projects are carried out. For all media enquiries please contact Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, Anthea Clarke on 0407 321 664.

Road upgrade: this map shows where the road safety upgrades will take place on the Korumburra Inverloch Road, north of the Bass Highway.

P-platers left with no excuses A NEW website helping first car buyers find safe vehicles that won’t break the bank has the potential to save young lives, according to the Transport Accident Commission.

The TAC developed its How Safe is Your First Car website in response to research showing Victoria’s most inexperienced motorists were also the most likely to be driving old and unsafe vehicles.

TAC Chief Executive Officer Janet Dore said clicking onto www.howsafeisyourfirstcar.com.au should be the first step for anyone looking to buy their first car. “Many of the safety technologies that have contributed to the falling road toll have been around for a decade or more now, so it’s possible to buy cars fitted with them, even on a very small budget,” Ms Dore said. “We need to move away from the idea that it’s okay for your first car to be

an old clunker because these cars generally don’t have features like curtain airbags or electronic stability control and these technologies save lives.” Ms Dore said young drivers aged 18-25 were over-represented in road trauma, accounting for a quarter of all drivers killed despite making up only 14 per cent of licence holders. The How Safe is Your First Car website provides information on thousands of safe used car models and allows buyers to search based on their

individual budgets. “It’s a simple, user-friendly tool to that can save first car buyers lots of time and, more importantly, help them to choose a set of wheels that will protect them in the event of an accident,” Ms Dore said. The website uses ANCAP and Used Car Safety Ratings to narrow the search for a safe vehicle on a set budget from $1000 to $35,000. Only vehicles with a four or five star safety rating that are approved for P-platers

are displayed. Some examples of affordable safe cars are: 1999 Volkswagen Golf (5 stars) from $2,400; 2002 Ford Focus (4 stars) from $1,600; 2002 Mazda 6 (5 stars) from $3,100; 2005 Mitsubishi 380 (5 stars) from $3,700; 2002 Holden Ute (4 stars) from $4,000. Encouraging the uptake of vehicle safety features is a key goal of the Victorian Government’s Road Safety Strategy. For more information on the strategy, visit www.roadsafety.vic.gov.au.

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The Good Life Enjoying a moment: Kate McKenzie-McHarg and fiancée Jeremy enjoyed the recent grand designs tour and luncheon.

Fisher Lake: one of the homes built by Trease Builders of Meeniyan visited on the recent tour.

Coastal designs on show THE Meeniyan Art Gallery and Waratah Hills Vineyard hosted a tour of some of South Gippsland’s most interesting houses recently.

Design inspiration: tour coordinator Lindsay Moore of Meeniyan, right, with guest speaker, architect Nick Travers.

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conceiving, developing and building the homes. The first home visited was Fisher Lake, which was built by Meeniyan’s Trease Builders. The house and studio were built using heavy construction steel to create the shapes. A mix of materials compliments the design, including the Tasmanian Myrtle flooring throughout. The second property was Munbilla, also built by Trease Builders. Located right on the coast, this home endures extremely high winds and high salt conditions, therefore the materials used were selected to withstand these conditions. The final home on the tour was a contemporary house, which replaced an old cottage on the steep bay side block built by Steve Vuillermin from Sandy Point.

Ilan and Paula from Mirboo Pasturefed Poultry are regulars at the market and have some exciting and flavoursome news to share. They have introduced

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Morgans Beach: stunning coastal views near Cape Liptrap.

Grow Lightly’s vegetable garden update, explaining the differences between everyday varieties and the sensational Sommerlads’. There’ll be tasty chook to try and buy. And with every Sommerlads’ Chicken you buy, you’ll receive a 50 per cent discount on chicken stock. So this festive season, try a heritage bird or two for Christmas lunch. You’ll find loads of local produce at the market to inspire you too. Local garlic, fresh bread, eggs, cakes, seedlings, just picked veg and so much more.

Load up on fresh local produce, taste gourmet treats and learn a thing or two.

Game Zone Food & Drinks Jewellery stall Showbags Raffles and so much more

The owners request to tread lightly on the land has been well and truly realised, as well as the requirement to maximise the views.

A new breed of delicious SOME of you might have caught the informative and tasty cooking demonstration of the tastiest chicken around at the Coal Creek Farmers’ Market earlier in the year.

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Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Stockyard Gallery canvases artists THE Life Aquatic Small Canvas Exhibition and Competition will open on Friday, January 23 at Stockyard Gallery and canvases are now available at five venues.

Artists and hobbyists have until January to create their portrayal of the theme for 2015 – ‘impressions of coastal life in South Gippsland’. An official Life Aquatic 2014 canvas will be supplied with the payment of the $15 entry fee for the open category and $5 for primary students. Canvases are now available at Stockyard Gallery (open daily), Swanlee Art and Craft Leongatha (5662 3091), Yarram Bargain Centre (5182 6266), Morwell Art and Framing (5134 5515) and Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek (5683 2481), which is open Thursday through to Monday.

The sky is the limit where creating is concerned, as long as the official 2015 (20cm x 20cm) framed canvases are used and the measurement of 20cm x 20 cm is not exceeded. The depth is up to the artist, giving great flexibility as to whether the artwork is 2D or 3D. There is no limit to the number of entries you can have; it could be a single entry, a diptych, a triptych, a tetraptych, a quadriptych, pentaptych, hexaptych, heptaptych or an octaptych. The choice is yours, however canvases must not be joined together in any way. Any medium and material can be used: paint, pencil, photography, mosaic, textiles, ceramic, metal, glass, you are only limited by your imagination. Pick up an information leaflet at Stockyard Gallery and participating venues.

Lucrative prizes are on offer for the winning artworks in the categories of best in show ($800), second place 2D and 3D ($300 each) and peoples’ choice, $100 Stockyard Gallery gift voucher. There will also be prizes for primary and secondary student entries. The winning entries will be announced at a barbecue event on Saturday February 8 at 12 noon, where festivities will kick off with food, wine and music. Stockyard Gallery is open from 10am to 4pm and can be contacted on 5682 1125 or email stockyardgallery@ dcsi.net.au. The gallery is located at the roundabout, Main Street, Foster. Come in and visit us for great gift ideas and regular changing exhibitions. We are open between 10am and 4pm Monday to Sunday except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s and Good Friday.

Art prize: Stockyard Gallery in Foster invites artists to get busy for the Life Aquatic Small Canvas Exhibition and Competition in January 2015.

Seniors take up painting KORUMBURRA has 12 new painters known as Korumburra Arts Therapy Students (KATS).

Colour fun: Hillside volunteer Jim White works on one of his paintings for the KATS exhibition.

The artists were formed as part of the Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) Planned Activity Group. With an average age of 72, the 12 painters are having their first exhibition at

Framing up: Bruce Plant, Don Macri and Jim White prepare for their art exhibition.

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A head for new ideas By Sarah Vella TERM four at the South Gippsland Secondary College has started fresh, complete with a new principal.

A teacher for nearly 28 years, Matt McPhee came to Foster from Leongatha Secondary College, where he had performed a number of roles. “That school was fantastic for me, and Brett Windsor was someone I really enjoyed working with. He encouraged me to start applying for principal positions,” he said. “I became acting principal at Leongatha for term two this year and then I applied for the position at South Gippsland Secondary College and was successful.” Mr McPhee said since being at the school, he has noticed the clear sense of community. “Schools are by definition part of their community and I look forward to very much ensuring the SGSC remains a central part of this area, its families and local organisations,” he said. “Because of the close association the community has with the school, the staff, students and parents tend to go beyond the norm. “I want to recognise and celebrate that and build on it.”

Happy here: Matt McPhee is South Gippsland Secondary College’s new principal, and brings with him passion and dedication to public education. Mr McPhee is clearly passionate about public education and said he is going to work as hard as he can to make sure students at Foster have the same opportunities as metropolitan students.

“It is not just about facilities, they are just visual. The degree of caring that goes on in a school is one of the most important measures of school performance, but it is never recognised,” he said.

“Students who aren’t being cared for don’t learn that well.” As principal, Mr McPhee wants to promote the school more and to encourage an open door policy for parents.

“I like the idea parents can feel free to approach the school with ideas, suggestions, observations and concerns,” he said. Mr McPhee has lived in Japan in the past and was the Japanese teacher at Leongatha Secondary College, so is keen to sink his teeth into the sister school program. The college currently has a relationship with Chinese school, Xieqiao Middle School in Changshu. “I understand the fun and the benefits to be had from intercultural exchanges and I don’t think it should be necessarily limited to one school in one country,” he said. “One of life’s great joys is to see other people from other cultures doing things differently.” Mr McPhee wants to continue to improve the school and to make sure it is a safe, happy and inclusive environment where students want to be. “We need to make sure there is no deterrent in the school that would make studehts not want to be here. I believe in a restorative approach to student management,” he said. “When students make a mistake, it is important to get them back on track and to move forward rather than to dwell on the issue. “Student safety is also a big thing for me, I want to make sure the school remains as a safe learning environment.”

Big surprise for Fishy teachers FISH Creek and District Primary School celebrated World Teacher’s Day recently.

The idea originally came from the principal Michelle Turner who in conjunction with Kath Gilbert, primary welfare officer and parents from the KidsMatter action team decided to involve the students this year. They kept a secret for two weeks from their teachers and planned a celebration with some positive messages and an after-

noon tea. Notes went home to let parents in on the secret and students made banners to display their messages. These were put up early Friday morning so when the teachers arrived they got a lovely surprise outside their classrooms. After lunch parents were invited to join the staff and students for afternoon tea, which was followed by assembly. Selected students were chosen to read out their special messages.

Fantastic four: from left, Mackenzie, Tyla, Archie and Layla (front) wowed the audience with their ukulele skills.

Young musicians impress Inverloch Celebrating me: Fish Creek Grade 5 teacher Wendy Vitols with her banner full of messages of thanks from her students.

Weed ’em and reap SPRING has finally arrived and Bass Coast Shire Council is encouraging residents to get their weeds under control by rewarding participants with free indigenous plants as part of the “weed ’em and reap” campaign.

Mayor Cr Neil Rankine said spring is the best time of year to deal with those pesky weeds. “This is also a great time to identify any of those difficult weeds which you may have in your garden as they will be in flower,” Cr Rankine said. “Council, along with Bass Coast Landcare Network, Phillip Island Nature Parks and volunteer groups, work all year round to

get the environmental weeds in our natural reserves under control.” Cr Rankine said many of the environmental weed outbreaks, which occur in our coastal and bushland reserves, originate from private property gardens; therefore it is important to get the support of residents and landholders with in the shire to manage weeds. Information sheets and application forms are available from council’s customer service centres, as well as at local libraries. Weeds cannot be disposed of as green waste, but can be disposed with general waste at transfer stations. For details of the “weed ’em and reap” offer, please visit council’s website, www. basscoast.vic.gov.au/weedem, or contact council on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.

INVERLOCH and Kongwak Primary Schools raised $1300 at the annual Inverloch Masonic Fidelity Association (IMFA) concert.

Held recently at the Inverloch Community Centre, students displayed their musical talent by both singing and playing in the band. The audience sang and clapped along and all proceeds raised to date have been used to fund musical instruments, fruit trees and vegetable gardens. Proceeds from this year’s concert will go towards ongoing school projects. From a small begin-

ning several years ago when the school band performed in the back-

yard of the RSL in Inverloch to a small but very appreciative group, the

concert now sells out. The IMFA was extremely happy with the result.

Junior stars: from left, Grade 5 students Will and Noah gave a very impressive performance of Vance Joy’s Riptide to finish the concert.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 - PAGE 39

Medical marijuana to use or not to use? By Dr Raghav Nara Leongatha Health Care VICTORIAN Opposition leader Mr Daniel Andrews wants to legalise the use of medical cannabis in exceptional circumstances, if he wins the election. This has opened up a fresh debate of legalisation of medical marijuana. Cannabis is the most common illicit drug used in Australia and is derived from the Indian Hemp plant. Other names for Cannabis Dr Raghav Nara: talks about include marijuana, hashish the current debate about the (hash), dope, mull, grass, pot, use of medical cannabis. weed, ganja and skunk. The main active ingredient in Cannabis is called delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is rapidly absorbed and taken to the brain, producing a ‘high’ and altering mood and perception. Short term effects of small doses of cannabis can include: acute transient psychotic symptoms, impaired balance and coordination , a ‘high’ - with a tendency to talk and laugh more than usual, difficulties with memory retention and retrieval, an increase in heart rate, decreased inhibitions, and if smoked, the effects on the lungs are similar to tobacco smoke. The most common effects of a large dose are: hallucinations, vomiting, feelings of panic or intense anxiety, blacking out, changes in perception of time, sound, colour, distance, touch and other sensations, restlessness, confusion. The move towards legal use of medical cannabis may be applauded by some in the medical community, but it could well leave practitioners facing accusations of double standards when it comes to condemning the use of unapproved and shonky remedies. Cannabis has been used successfully in conditions such as severe pain or other debilitating conditions associated with terminal illness, neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatment and appetite stimulator in weight loss patient due to cancer or HIV. Several European nations and 23 states in the US have already authorised medical marijuana. Historical and political stigma is preventing research needed to safeguard and approve emerging medical uses for cannabis in Australia. It is held back by stigma and conservative approaches and concerns that the voting populous won’t approve of the use of an illegal drug. When it comes to medical marijuana we are way behind the US and other countries such as the Netherlands where there are companies which are growing cannabis and providing it to patients in a controlled way. In 2012, 209 Victorian deaths were attributed to prescription opioid overdoses and 109 to heroin overdoses. A study in the USA- where, like Australia, prescription drug deaths have been rising for a decade - has found the opposite trend in 13 states where medical marijuana use has been legalised. Prescription drug overdose deaths in those states dropped by a quarter. People who oppose this would say any push for legalisation would be dangerous and send the wrong message to the community. We just can’t allow people for political reasons to sign up to a particular medication for argument’s sake and find there are long run health implications. AMA Victoria has also urged caution. Any move to allow use of medical cannabis should include public education campaigns on the harmful effects of non-medical use. The AMA acknowledges cannabis has constituents that have potential therapeutic uses. While there may well be clinical evidence supporting cannabis use in some conditions, there are also many unanswered questions about its effects - both positive and negative. As a prohibited substance, cannabis hasn’t been subject to the same rigorous clinical trials that would be the norm for any other new therapeutic product. Without standard formulations and quality standards, how can the results of any trials be used in meaningful comparisons? Recent reports about the use of cannabis oil are not reassuring. Victorian police analysis found that 40% of vials contained only methylated spirits, pure alcohol and water. No active ingredient. The medical profession in Australia has led a long and hard-fought campaign against tobacco smoking. Can clinicians now give a nod and a wink towards smoking cannabis for pain relief? As medical professionals, we abide by principle of ‘doing no harm’. So while we support using pharmaceutical cannabis to reduce pain and suffering in a small group of people, we cannot ignore the strong evidence which shows it can damage mental health and cause harm. Australia must avoid the model of medical marijuana in the United States, where it is de facto legalisation and there is little control over its availability to the general population. Appropriate clinical trials of potentially therapeutic cannabinoid formulations should be conducted to determine their safety and efficacy compared to existing medicines, and whether their long-term use for medical purposes has adverse effects. Therapeutic cannabinoids that are deemed safe and effective should be made available to patients for whom existing medications are not as effective. Any promotion of the medical use of cannabinoids will require extensive education of the public and the profession on the risks of the non-medical use of cannabis. As a compassionate society, there is no reason to prevent doctors prescribing pharmaceutical cannabis to those people for whom other medication has not provided relief. The patient should be diagnosed by a medical specialist, as suffering from an ailment that the medical evidence suggests is likely to be relieved by pharmaceutical cannabis. The patient remains under the supervision of a specialist so that their physical and mental health is monitored so that appropriate action can be taken if the use of these products appears to have an unduly detrimental effect on the individual’s quality of life. As well as this the patient agrees to the self-use only of the pharmaceutical cannabis and not to transfer it to any other person. This should not be freefor-all ,but for people who have a terminal illness who would receive some relieve.

JANE Lisa Hofman was born on October 25 at the Leongatha Hospital. She is the first child for Jonathan and Esther of Middle Tarwin.

Revving it up: Cam Dowel and Liza Pearce photographed on a Triumph motorbike.

Married on the farm LIAM Ricardo Sage was born on September 30 at Jessie McPherson hospital. Liam is the second child and first son for Cameron and Nicole Sage of Whitelaw and a baby brother for Alana aged 4.

Mayor’s message Cr Neil Rankine As the election of Mayor is coming up, I thought I would use a couple of Mayor’s Messages to give you my thoughts and observations after nearly a year in the job. Firstly, a few home truths. Despite what many believe, residential rates in the Bass Coast Shire are on average in the lowest quarter of rates paid by rural and regional councils in Victoria. Despite this we provide a broad range of services most people will take advantage of at some point in their lives, from cradle to the grave. It’s a tough job at times being either a Shire employee or an elected representative. I’ve found the people in both of these roles with the Shire, to be good people, with the interests of our community at heart. If you think about it, why would you take on the challenge if you didn’t? Now to the challenges – I have previously talked about how this Council has identified a need to better maintain our assets and get more works happening on the ground. Following the appointment of a new CEO early this year, an organisational realignment has been undertaken to ensure staff know exactly what their role is, and why they are doing it. We are finding efficiencies and opportunities to move operations spend over to capital and this will continue. One of the biggest challenges is the very nature of our shire. We are one of the fastest growing rural councils, not as fast as the interface councils like Casey and Cardinia, but the pressures of growth and tourist needs, a large non-resident rate base, and still a small population across a fairly large area, means we are struggling to keep up. Our tourism is seasonal, which is a real struggle for the business operators, and assets need to be protected and maintained even when they aren’t being used. We’re the playground for Melbourne and the interface council’s populations, with this sure to expand. Yet there is little recognition from the State Government of the costs borne by our ratepayers. This Shire has been identified in ‘Plan Melbourne’ to expand to help take population pressure off Melbourne, but we aren’t getting essential health, education and lifestyle assistance to match the Government Plan. Council has identified Bass Coast hasn’t historically taken advantage of some government grant opportunities, mainly because we haven’t had the matching funds to contribute. The development of a long-term (10 year) financial plan hould address this over time, but there will still be a gap in government roads and tourism funding, a sub-regional hospital and school rebuilds for example, with the state government yet again passing us over in the lead up to the state election. The reality seems to be that government ‘discretionary’ spending decisions are made around the cabinet table where prominent ministers get their pet projects funded, and marginal seats attract a unique partnership. To help increase our voice Council is forming alliances with what we call the Peri-Urban councils, those with similar synergies with Melbourne and similar challenges. But we are all going to need to speak strongly as a whole community, and in partnership with state and federal governments, to ensure our needs are recognised and addressed. To get all sectors of our community pulling together is the challenge I’ll be working on during the remaining two years of my term on Council. Next week, I’ll be discussing jobs, environmental and amenity protection and healthcare.

CAM Dowel and Liza Pearce were married on the Dowel family farm in front of 100 guests at Gravel Pit Road, Leongatha South on Saturday, October 25. The afternoon ceremony was performed in a beautiful bush setting of the family home by civil celebrant and MC Ross Splatt of Inverloch. Bridesmaids were Liza’s sister Maddison Taber and Cam’s sister Leesa Pocklington. The groomsmen were Kane Muir, Dan Reda, and Dave Thoonen. Flowergirls were Cam and Liza’s daughter Dakota Dowel, 3, and Leesa’s daughter Maddison Pocklington, 3.

The reception was held at the Wonthaggi Workmens Club and Marty Box provided the music. Given away by her father Terry Pearce the bride wore a vintage lace, ivory gown and carried Australian natives supplied by Leongatha Flower Power. Rebecca Farley from Yarram was the photographer. Cam is the son of Kelvin Dowel and Ski Dowel from Leongatha South; Liza is the daughter of Glenda Pearce of Leongatha and Terry and Deb of Inverloch. The couple have purchased a house and will soon reside in Leongatha; Post wedding celebrations will be a camping holiday within Australia during the Christmas holidays.

Watch dogs work THE Victorian Working Sheep Dog Association and will be holding a three day sheep dog trial contest at the Korumburra Showgrounds on November 10, 11 and 12. The event, which runs from Monday to Wednesday, is back after a one year hiatus. This is the 60th year the trials have been running, and entries are coming in from all over southern Australia, includ-

ing South Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria. “We have a pretty good field, including quite a few ladies. Susan Young from Teasdale is entered, who is probably the best female handler in Victoria at the moment,” organiser Judy MacDonald said. The three day program will be judged by Rod Cavanagh of Yea and the sheep will be supplied by James and Brian Kyle from Korumburra.

Watch them work: the Korumburra Showgrounds will host a day dog trial event next Monday, November 10, Tuesday, November 11 and Wednesday, November 12.

Guardrail works for Shire THE South Gippsland Shire Council has commenced guardrail renewal and extensions which will be running until early December. This will be for the following: • guardrail renewal along Mine Road, Korumburra; • guardrail extension along Ferriers Road, Loch; • guardrail renewal along LeongathaYarragon Road, Leongatha North;

• guardrail renewal along TooraWonyip Road, Woorarra; and • guardrail extension along Pound Creek Road, Pound Creek. The guardrail renewal works are required over existing bridge and culvert structures to enhance road safety. Some minor disruption to traffic is necessary during construction. The cost of these works is $187,732 and is allocated from the Capital Works Budget.

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Farming Insight

Glorious Googies By Sarah Vella EMMA Brown has created a hen haven on her Korumburra property, producing free range eggs for a burgeoning market, under trading name Glorious Googies. Raised on the property next door, Emma remembers there were always cattle on

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which she said were appealing because of their moveability. After removing all of the insides of a van, Emma replaced the floor with wire mesh and installed perches and roll away nesting boxes. When ready, the vans are towed into the paddocks and moved around as needed. The hens are in rather large paddocks but tend not to wander too far from home, so moving the caravans around is important. “As I move the caravans around, it fertilises the paddocks and helps the chooks to find fresh grass,” she said. The chickens are also fed cracked grain to ensure they have enough protein in their diets. “I don’t feed any colouring or meat meal, so the colour of my yolks is completely natural.” Emma currently has around 1200 hens, which produce around 800 to 900 eggs per day. All eggs are collected, cleaned, graded and packed by hand. “It does take a lot of time and is very labour intensive,

which is why they tend to cost a bit more than caged eggs,” she said. “It is a full time job, seven days a week.” Emma travels to seven markets a month to sell her products and also has several wholesale customers who take her eggs. “It does take up a lot of time, and sometimes we sell out and sometimes we don’t, but I don’t keep my eggs longer than a week and a half,” she said. Emma sells her eggs at the Coal Creek, Inverloch Community and Koonwarra farmers markets, as well as some Melbourne markets. The hens are Isa Browns, which Emma purchases when they are 15 weeks old from Euroa. She could get them cheaper closer, but will only buy non de-beaked chickens. Some start laying straight away, but most will be laying by the time they reach 20 weeks old. Emma provides one nest box for every four to five hens. By the time the chickens reach 12 months old Emma usually moves them on to new

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Above, Happy hens: some of Emma’s happy hens on her Korumburra property. Below, Hounds and hens: Emma Brown has two Maremma sheepdogs, Sonya and Sampson, to help protect her flock. Bottom, Glorious googies: Emma’s chooks produce around 800 grass fed, free range eggs per day which are sold at farmers markets and off the farm.

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Farming Insight

Whatever the weather: John Moore and Kira McRae from Leongatha donned their coats and hoisted their umbrella at the Koonwarra Farmer’s Market on Saturday. High hopes: Dennis Russell (left) from Wild Dog Valley and Kevin Brislin from Mt Eccles were hoping for prices to come down a little at last Thursday’s store sale at Koonwarra, as they were looking to buy some steers.

Market marks Decreased yarding a milestone

• VLE LEONGATHA

THE Koonwarra Farmers’ Market celebrated its 14th birthday on Saturday, held on what is traditionally one of the biggest weekends of the year.

THERE were approximately 650 export and 150 young cattle penned, representing a decrease of 280 head week on week.

There was one regular processor absent from the gallery with the remainder of the usual group showing stronger interest in a dearer market. The young cattle were predominantly plainer drafts with very few suited to the trade and feeders and restockers were operating on the suitable lines. Grown steers and bullocks were in very short supply, improving 4c, while the heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers gained 6c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish were in greater numbers, selling 7c/ kg dearer. The 300 cows saw the best of the stronger demand, with prices lifting 8c to 10c for most, while the heavy weight bulls improved 3c to 5c/kg. A limited selection of vealers sold from 170c to 199c/ kg. Most of the yearling trade steers returned to the paddock or feedlot between 147c and 168c/kg. Yearling heifers returning to the paddock sold between 127c and 149c/ kg. Grown steers and bullocks made from 175c to 187c/kg on most sales. Well finished heavy weight grown heifers

The windy and wet conditions did not stop the market from attracting a large number of visitors across the morning, all keen to do some shopping.

Just looking: Alan Pell from Landmark Fish Creek and Brad Gale from Waratah Bay were at the store sale held at Koonwarra last Thursday. Mr Gale was looking at what was on offer at the sale. sold from 163c to 179c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 160c to 168c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 115c and 135c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 135c and 164c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made from 170c to 205c/kg. The next sale draw - November 5: 1. SEJ, 2. Rodwells, 3. Alex Scott, 4. David Phelan, 5. Elders 6. Landmark.

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20 M. & W. Simpson, Woodside Nth $1219.90 1 N.G. Smith, Anderson 555.00kg 4 B. Dixon, Mirboo North 570.00kg 1 C.W. Littlejohn, Mirboo 575.00kg 14 T. & J. McRae, Buffalo 636.43kg 2 A.H. Lorback, Poowong 562.50kg

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1 C.L. & S. Waring, Korumburra $655.38 1 C. & V. Pastoral, Korumburra 330.00kg 2 R.J. Holcombe, Turtons Creek337.50kg 1 C.L. & S. Waring, Korumburra $760.77 4 N.G. Smith, Anderson 513.75kg 1 J. & R. Youngman, Korumburra $718.40

330.00kg 198.6 198.6 $655.38 195.6 $660.15 395.00kg 192.6

To celebrate the market entering its 15th year, there was more than $500 worth of produce vouchers given away to lucky visitors as part of the popular birthday raffle draws. There were more than 30 stall holders at the market, including hot food and coffee, specialty food makers, growers and producers.

Mountain View opened up L E O N G AT H A’ S Mountain View Retirement Village held its open day on Saturday, as a chance for people to see the boutique community lifestyle and facilities first hand. Mountain View property and sales manager Fiona Routledge said it was great to see so many people ignoring the inclement weather and attending the Open Day. “Even though the rain prevented the full alfresco barbecue we had

hoped for and certainly didn’t lend itself to the lawn bowls demonstration planned, or to bunches of balloons swaying gently in the warm spring breeze as imagined all 62 guests had a fantastic time,” she said. “This was facilitated by live music and delicious lunch, graciously prepared and served by Mountain View residents Fran and George, assisted by Elaine and Margaret. “Car parking was carefully managed by residents Geoff and Paul and display villa tours were hosted by residents

Gloria, Rosa James and Noelene.” On the day, Pete from SEJ Leongatha and Neil Shaw from Prom Coast U3A helped with barbecuing and answered questions regarding the local property market and Leongatha’s future U3A programs respectively. “A special mention must go to future Mountain View resident, Joy Johnson who brought us a gorgeous vase of roses cut from her garden to display in the community lounge for the day,” Ms Routledge said.

183.6 $943.25 400.00kg 179.6

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1 M. Carpinteri, Thorpdale 705.00kg 1 M.J. & C.M. Cock, Hallston 650.00kg 5 C.W. Littlejohn, Mirboo 593.00kg 2 R. & C. Donat, Wonthaggi 610.00kg 2 McLeod Partnership, Yarram 577.50kg 2 J. & R. Youngman, Korumburra $1035.96

164.2 $1157.61 164.2 $1067.30 162.2 $961.85 156.0 $951.60 155.2 $896.28 667.50kg 155.2

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1 3

R.J. Holcombe, Turtons Creek 295.00kg 195.0 S. & K. Hogan, Woodside 303.33kg 187.6

2 P. & H. Wratten, Heath Hill 1 The Firs (Vic) Pty Ltd, Korumburra 12 F. & L. Dal Pozzo, Koonwarra 4 K.J. & P.A. Hourigan, Hazelwood BULLS

1 1 1 1 1 1

Vuiller Shorthorns, Waratah R.J. & C.M. Pearson, Hedley P. Miller, Koo Wee Rup K.H. & F.E. Macphail, Hedley S.P. Dunlop, Meeniyan M. & L. Huitson, Kernot

315.00kg 395.00kg 521.85kg 518.75kg

975.00kg 930.00kg 910.00kg 895.00kg 840.00kg 975.00kg

182.6 179.6 178.6 175.0

205.0 200.0 200.0 195.0 191.6 190.0

$575.25 $569.05 $575.19 $709.42 $932.03 $907.81

$1998.75 $1860.00 $1820.00 $1745.25 $1609.44 $1852.50

Great view: current Mountain View resident Gloria Lahn showed future resident Joy Johnson the view from the balcony during the open day at the lifestyle village on Saturday.

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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 HOMYPED SANDALS. Size 7. Last summer style. As new. $45. Ph. 5655 1264. AQUARIUM/ACCESSORIES. 25L BluePlanet tank with pump, thermometer, gravel, vacuum, water chemicals and disease treatments. $50. Ph. 0448 855 832. WORM FARM. Circular with instruction book. $40. Ph. 5672 2330. CANDELABRA. Fancy black. holds 5 candles. 140cm high. 45cm wide. A1. $30. Ph. 5672 2330. ANTIQUE WOODEN BOX. useful for shoe cleaning brushes etc. $40. Ph. 5689 1224. DESK. With 2 drawers. $10. Ph. 5689 1224. CLOTHES WASHER. Simpson Espirit. 5.5kg. heavy duty. In working condition. $50. Ph. 5958 1834. PINE TABLE. 6x4, seats 6. turned legs. Very good condition. $50. ph. 0419 008 019. KING SIZE BED BASE. No mattress. Very clean. $50. Ph. 0419 008 019. TELEVISION. LG. 20inch. Plus LG DVD/VHS recorder. $50. ph. 5662 0838. PICKET FENCE. In 3 panels. 9.3 metres. $40. Ph. 0406 460 363. AGAVE. Large $50. Ph. 0406 460 363. HAND LAWNMOWER & CATCHER. Flymo H40. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 5662 5900. COT. Clean. Good condition. With mattress. As new. $30. Ph. 0437 115 227. BASSINET. With mattress and steel stand with castor wheels. Clean. Good condition. $30. Ph. 0437 115 227. BABY SWING. Indoor on stand. Good condition. $20. Ph. 5672 4665. SHED TOOLS. Collectables. $40 the lot. Ph. 5674 5601 or 0447 114 383. MEAT SAFE. Tin painted blue. Antique. Good condition.$40. Ph. 0448 860 292. PRINTER. Dell colour. With spare ink. $10. Ph. 5662 0838. BIRD CAGE. White. 1.9x.44x.33. Good condition. $10. Ph. 5662 3650. MENS DINNER SUIT. Black. Coat 42 regular. Trousers 37 regular. Adjustable. $20. Ph. 0418 727 616. BEER & WINE BOTTLE COLLECTION. $20 the lot. Ph. 0488 999 005. FOWLER VACOLA JARS. Assorted sizes. 21 for $40 or $2 each. Ph. 5663 6256.

WHEELCHAIR. Manual. Good for shorter transfers. Seat width 16”. $50. Ph. 0428 311 321. WATER PURIFIER. Livesteam brand. Purifies using silver ions. Attaches to tap with diverter. $50. Ph. 0428 311 321. BABY BUMBO SEAT. Red. Tray included. $25. Ph. 0417 147 227. BABY BJORN CARRIER. Black & purple. Only used twice. $50. Ph. 0417 147 227. SIDEBOARD. 1-7 wide. Solid timber. Good condition. $50. ph. 5662 4970. LOUNGE. Tan leather. 3 piece. $50. Ph. 0409 353 267. PICKET FENCE. 6.7x90cm high. $50. Ph. 0406 460 363. TREE FERN. 120cm high with new fronds. $30. Ph. 0406 460 363. PLASTIC DRUM. 200L. Good condition. $10. Ph. 5662 4970. STORAGE CUPBOARD. Suitable for shed. 1.8x1.8. Shelves, cupboards, draws. $10. Good condition. Ph. 5662 4970. AB CIRCLE. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 5664 1222. EVAPORATIVE COOLER. Evantair air cooler. $50. Ph. 5664 1222. GOLF CLUBS. Mens. Right hand. 9 sticks. $50. Ph. 0439 552 588. JUG AND BOWLS SET. Victorian style. 1975. Rose and apricot tones. $45. Ph. 0413 060 875. CERAMIC CLOWN. Old style sitting down. Tear drop and hearts under eyes. Apricot tones. $20. Ph. 0413 060 875. PRINTER. New canon Pixma MG2560. Only used once. Paid $59 and $8 for USB printer cable. Only $50. Ph. 0402 383 509. CONVECTION OVEN. Portable. twin Hotplates and rotisserie. Works well just not needed anymore. Great for camping and granny flat. $50. Ph. 0402 383 509. SALLY SHED HEATER. $50 ono. Ph. 0428 622 996. CAR SEAT. Britax Safe & Sound. Good condition. $40. Ph. 5672 4665. NINTENDO WII CONSOLE. Plus 1 Controller with motion plus and nunchucks. 2 games: wii sports and wii sports resort. Excellent condition. Ph. $50 Ph. 5662 5141. NINTENDO WII GAMES. Woods PGA tour, virtua Tennis 4 & wii cricket. $15. Ph. 5662 5141. DINING TABLE. Round pine. 89cm (35”) diametre. Seats 4 comfortably. excellent condition. No chairs. $50. ph. 5658 1191.

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SHEEP DOG TRIALS November 10 8am start KORUMBURRA SHOWGROUNDS Luncheon and light refreshments available Admission by donation Enq. Judy Macdonald 5664 3285

INVERLOCH GUN CLUB’S

Annual Charity Shoot

public notices

meetings

LEONGATHA & DISTRICT NETBALL ASSOCIATION

STONY CREEK FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB

is now taking names for

MONDAY NOVEMBER 10

March 2015 Debutante Balls To register please contact Narelle Polato between 6pm and 9pm on 5668 6246 Provide your name, age and contact details of yourself and your partner Cut off date for registration is 17.11.2014 Registration will be on a ﬁrst in basis

ON NOVEMBER 8 at 12 noon Great prizes and food provided RSVP on 0429 343 542 or info@inverlochgunclub.com.au by October 31

MARINE LICENCE COURSE Vic. Boat Licence with Jetski endorsement

WONTHAGGI Wednesday, November 19 6pm - 10pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Bob: 0417 524 005 Approved TSV course www.abcboating.com ABN 43080057923

REMEMBRANCE DAY November 11, 2014

Korumburra Sub-Branch will conduct a Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph located in Coleman Park, next to the scout hall. All are welcome. Assemble at 1045 hrs. Kevin Moon President

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7.30pm Special General Meeting 8pm Annual General Meeting AT STONY CREEK REC DINING ROOM All welcome

7.30pm at 51 Parr Street, Leongatha NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Phone 0429 369 041 W. Holm

22nd Annual General Meeting Members of the public are invited to attend the 22nd Annual General Meeting of Gippsland Southern Health Service. The meeting will be held Korumburra at the Hillside Leisure Centre Room, Hillside Lodge in Bridge Street on Thursday 27th November 2014 commencing at 4pm. The President of the Board of Management, Mr David Harvey, will report on the 22nd year of operation of GSHS, and release the Quality of Care Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30th June 2014. 14 days notice must be given for any resolution to be considered. If you wish to attend, please contact Dianna Mollica, Executive Assistant on 5667 5504 or email execassi@gshs.com.au. Light refreshments will be available.

situations vacant

LEONGATHA

P/T STAFF REQUIRED Must be available week day, nights and weekends. Apply at www.mysubwaycareer.com Ph: Anne-Marie 0422 285 588

Trainee - Insurance Sales Support Officer Finishing year 12 and looking for an entry level position? Or maybe you are looking for a traineeship to further your career? Based in Leongatha, and operating within the Insurance industry, our client is committed to providing a service that exceeds all expectations and is now seeking a trainee to join their professional team. Whilst undertaking Certificate III in General Insurance, your work responsibilities will include: • Office administration • Producing relevant documentation • Attending to client queries • Processing quotations, cover notes and other data entry • Recording, processing and managing the progress of claims • Receipting payments and debtor management Your attention to detail, interpersonal skills and high level organisational skills will make you a serious contender for this role. You will have strong Microsoft Office skills and will have completed year 12. Wonderful development opportunities are possible with the option to later complete a Diploma in General Insurance. Please note, this is a traineeship role and therefore trainee wages will apply. Unfortunately applicants who have completed Certificate IV or above will not be eligible. With the role to commence in mid-January you have the benefit of enjoying a summer break before sinking your teeth into your new role! To apply, you must submit an application letter stipulating why this particular role is of interest to you along with your current resume: Naomi Matchett BEST MATCH RECRUITMENT PO Box 287, Warragul 3820 jobs@bestmatch.com.au

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situations vacant

TRANSPORT SCHEDULER - MILK

Country Cart Waste Disposal

Position is based in Welshpool

UnitingCare Gippsland is a quality accredited community service agency. The Agency has a vision of a healthy Gippsland, where disadvantage and inequity are challenged. UnitingCare Gippsland has the following part time vacancy:

Kindergarten Teacher St Andrews Warragul

Closing date 14th November Further information is available at: www.ucgipps.org.au or call Pam Porter on 5152 9600 UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Milk Supply Officer We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy ingredients for the domestic and international market. Reporting to the Milk Supply Manager, the ideal candidate will develop strong, long-lasting relationships that achieve the best outcomes for our Milk Supply Partners. Success in the role will be delivered by a thorough understanding of dairy farm businesses in Gippsland, including milk quality, communicating effectively and making timely decisions while utilising your strong commercial acumen. To be successful for the position we require a person with: • General knowledge of both local and Australian dairy industry • Background in agriculture with formal qualiﬁcations in agricultural science or agribusiness • Understanding of the key drivers of sustainable dairy farm management • Proven business development and relationship management skills If you are looking for an opportunity to join a team that is committed to producing high quality, value added products and living the values of the company then apply via email or post: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379 Korumburra, 3950 Or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: 15th November 2014

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER / RECEPTIONIST A part time (3+days) position exists in our Leongatha office for an Administration Officer/Receptionist. The position involves a minimum of 22.8 hours of work per week, times flexible between 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The successful applicant would contribute to the provision of quality services by providing support to the Office Manager and other members of the division in a professional and efficient manner. The successful applicant will be friendly, courteous and required to demonstrate initiative and work as an enthusiastic team member within the company’s office routines, policies and procedures. A key priority of the position is to provide excellence in customer service. The ideal candidate will have: • Administration skills – organised, systems orientated, attention to detail • High level of customer focus • Computer literate in MS Office suite • Ability to learn new computer programs and systems • Ability to communicate at all levels • Proactive, punctual and reliable • Well-presented and well spoken • Ability to work as part of a team or alone when required Please submit your application to: hr@bevwill.com.au by Friday 14th November 2014 Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Beverage Williams is an equal opportunity employer

Victorian, market leading, private transport company is seeking a tech savvy, Transport Scheduler with strong attention to detail in a niche, dynamic working environment. As a part of a small team, you will play a leading role liaising with our various depots around the state, collecting and disseminating data to produce efﬁcient transport options using scheduling software. You must possess: • excellent time management skills • the ability to multi task • good problem solving skills • lateral thinking ability with an excellent visual memory • excellent computer skills. • willingness to take part in a rotating roster that includes weekends Experience is valuable, but a keen mind and willingness to learn and achieve results is critical. A salary commensurate with abilities and experience. Email resumés to ops@stoitse.com.au Or phone 03 5688 1367 for more information

MAINTENANCE FITTER / MECHANIC Leongatha

• ‘Can Do’ Attitude • ‘Hands On’ Approach • Energy & Enthusiasm South Gippsland Hire & Sales is well established in the Hire Industry, offering a large range of machinery and equipment to local trade’s people, civil contractors, commercial clients and DIY home renovators and landscapers. Do you have Engineering or Mechanical Trade Qualiﬁcations or Experience? Are you familiar with small earth moving machinery, access equipment, plumbing and power tools? Responsibilities include servicing, cleaning and repairing machinery and equipment, plant refurbishment, fabrication, welding, machining, on-site work, deliveries, customer service and counter sales. You should be well presented, safety conscious, customer focused, resourceful, able to work independently and communicate conﬁdently at all levels. Necessary attributes include computer literacy, numeric accuracy, problem solving, time management, organisational skills and attention to detail. If you are proactive and professional please forward your resumé by Friday 14th November 2014. Attn: Kaye, South Gippsland Hire & Sales 17 Anderson Street, Leongatha Vic 3953 Email: maraxe@tpg.com.au

RURAL RETAIL ASSISTANT Brown Wigg (Meeniyan)

Brown Wigg is a leading retailer of rural merchandise in Gippsland servicing the agricultural and industrial sectors. Providing for ongoing farming requirements we also provide advice to assist rural producers meet their operating goals. This role will be based at our Meeniyan store. The applicant should be enthusiastic, well presented, possess excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate previous experience in servicing the agricultural sector in a retail environment. Answering to the Store Manager they will work as part of a team in servicing clients, managing inventory levels and maintaining overall store presentation. A current driver’s licence is a requirement and a fork lift licence would be an advantage. The successful applicant will need to ensure the highest level of customer service is maintained by themselves at all times. Working hours are Monday to Friday as well as every alternate Saturday morning. An attractive remuneration will be offered to the right applicant. This is an opportunity to join a growing business focusing on assisting our rural clients to meet their farming goals. Applications in writing will close 7th November 2014 and are to be directed to: Mr Luke Johnston Brown Wigg PO Box 9272 SALE, Vic., 3850 luke@brownwigg.com.au

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CASUAL TRUCK DRIVER Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College South Gippsland Is searching for high quality educators (full time and ongoing) with the ability to teach the following:

1. Religious Education and Youth Ministry (with the possibility of POL - Learning Area Leader)

2. Humanities especially Legal Studies and Business management (with the possibility of POL - Learning Area Leader)

3. Science with Psychology Can you demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school? Then why not visit www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au for more information? Written applications, including the names of three referees, should be included on the application form and emailed to the Principal’s Secretary (jdamon@mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au) as soon as possible but no later than Friday 14 November 2014

Based in Leongatha, Country Cart runs a niche waste disposal operation throughout South Gippsland. We are currently seeking interest from truck drivers to ﬁll a casual/relief position over the summer period. 5 years truck driving experience desirable, minimum medium rigid truck licence with clean record. You will have a strong focus on providing excellent customer service, attention to detail and adherence to safe working standards. If you think you are the right ﬁt for this position, please call Anne-Maree Calder 03 5662 3287 for more information or email amc@countrycart.com.au with your resumé.

We do the

RIGHT THING

AT LION

ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER

Lion Pty Ltd King Island Dairy Operations are seeking suitably qualified and experienced people for important roles on two large scale dairy operations on King island. Located in western Bass Strait between Victoria and Tasmania and currently milking in excess of 1500 cows the opportunity exists to join a dynamic and progressive team. The King Island environment is renowned for its Dairying, Beef & Aquaculture, producing world renowned products in a truly incredible environment. The desire to be part of a great team supported by the existing Farm Management will ensure you have the resources to succeed in what is considered a unique Farming location. To be successful in this role you will need to be: • Fully conversant with all modern dairying techniques, including pasture management, animal husbandry and Staff supervision, • Experienced working in a larger team atmosphere, sharing your knowledge with other staff • Able to make good robust decisions and be committed to the outcomes • Experience working with others, positive attitude, Sense of Humour, showing respect for other staff • Commitment to a SAFE working environment including use of Farm machinery and equipment • Understand the needs and help Guide the futures of the Junior Farm Staff • Self motivated and achievement orientated with the ability to work both in a team and with minimum supervision • You will at times be required to make that extra effort that is required in the Dairy industry • Showing passion for the industry and a willingness to make the best of any opportunity. Our Culture of personal achievement and wellbeing provides the opportunity for a fulfilling career so if you meet these skills and qualifications we look forward to receiving your application. www.lioncareers.com

Whichever way you look at it, Lion is a great choice. Visit lioncareers.com or send your application to johanna.toomey@lion.com

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MOWERS We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenﬁeld, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149. Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models. Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714

Ph: 5662 2028

www.marriottsmpe.com.au

situations vacant RELIEF MILKER WANTED for regular weekend milkings. Must be able to work unsupervised, must have attention to detail. Located in Korumburra area. Ph: 0439-869669.

situations vacant

CHRISTMAS cards, calendars and gifts available now from New Beginnings Christian Books, 40a Bair Street, Leongatha. Ph: 5662-0999. FIREWOOD messmate / stringy / bluegum. Cut, split and dry. Min. 2 metres, bulk loads available, $100 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175. HAY: Small squares, excellent quality, shedded. New season, $8 each. Secondhand treated pine posts 3-4 inch, approx 250 at $4 each. Mardan 56641320. NEW POTATOES Potters Road. Ph: 56623076. SHADE SAILS waterproof (two), with heavy duty stainless steel fittings, 3.25 x 4m and 3.1 x 3.1 x 3.6; two seater caramel colour leather couch; Easy-shaper exercise machine; queen size firm mattress - best offers. 5664-2430. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662.

situations vacant

Casual Customer Service Officer A Casual position exists in our Administration Area for a Customer Service Officer at our Foster Office. This relief role is directly responsible to the Customer Service Team Leader for the efficient and effective manner in dealing with all areas of customer service. You will be part of a multi-functional team and provide assistance to members of the Customer Service team. The successful applicant must be willing to work between the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm any weekday, often at short notice, and have competent computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and email. Experience in the operation of PABX phone systems and water industry experience would be highly regarded. Applicants should read the position description located at www.sgwater.com.au. Please contact Doug Brown on 03 5682 0462 or Kerry Mooney on 03 5682 0402 for all enquiries in the strictest confidence. Applications close on Monday 17th November 2014 Email dbrown@sgwater.com.au or post to: Human Resources Coordinator South Gippsland Water PO Box 102 Foster VIC 3960

ICT Database & Reporting Officer Full Time 2 Year Contract

Are you ready for a challenging role in the water industry delivering database and reporting solutions? South Gippsland Water is recognised as an exemplary service provider and an essential contributor to regional development and resource sustainability. Located in idyllic Foster, with beautiful beaches and National Parks on the doorstep, you will have the best of the South Gippsland and Bass Coast region to hand. The Corporation seeks a professional with knowledge and experience in data management systems and demonstrated experience in administration and support of databases and information reporting systems. Graduates are encouraged to apply. Applicants should read the position description located at www.sgwater.com.au. Please contact Doug Brown on 03 5682 0462 or Paul Tregoweth on 03 5682 0426 for all enquiries in the strictest conﬁdence. Applications close on Monday 17th November 2014 Email dbrown@sgwater.com.au or post to: Human Resources Coordinator South Gippsland Water PO Box 102 Foster VIC 3960

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used vehicles

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

Affordable cars at drive away prices

agistment

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SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

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Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com

Contact James 0409 622 613

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garage sales

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

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wanted WANTED standing silage, 20-40 acres, Leongatha North area. Ph: 5668-9292.

marriage celebrant CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

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

in memoriam ANDREWS - John Owen. 4.11.2013 Time goes by, but memories will be forever. Your loving wife Lorraine and families.

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

YOUNG - Bev and Gordon 4.11.03 Remembered with love. Coral, Col and families.

LEONGATHA 42 Hassett Street, Saturday and Sunday, November 8 & 9, 8am - 2pm. Woodworking tools, Triton, Makita, etc; timber, cupboards, shelves, suit workshop; tools, collectables, household items, clothing, wooden toys, DVDs, stereo, and much more. Enquiries 0428-220552.

CUMMAUDO (Adamo) Connie. 7.11.45 - 27.10.14 Loving and loved sister of Charlie and Margy. Loved aunty and great aunty of Anthony and anna, Maree and Andy, Melanie, Charlie and Elysian. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory, no one can steal.

livestock BULLS FOR HIRE OR SALE FRIESIAN, ANGUS, HEREFORD, LIMO OR JERSEY All sound, young Hire or sale Phone 0447 331 762

deaths

Rest in peace Connie. CUMMAUDO (nee Adamo) - Connie. 7.11.45 - 27.10.14 Goodnight big sister. Sleep peacefully now. Love Grace.

deaths DEMPSEY - Bryan. Stony Creek Football Netball Club extends our deepest sympathy and condolences to Joan and the Dempsey family on the passing of Bryan. A well respected life member of the club who will be sadly missed. O’BRIEN - Helen. A lovely lady who will be sadly missed. Our deepest sympathy to Kevin and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Solo Card Players and Cate. PROSSER - Harry William. Loving father and fatherin-law of Beverley and Geoffrey Coulter. Granddad of Katherine and Luke Brownley, David and Mark. Great granddad of Joshua, Isaac and Grace. Treasured memories of a hard working man who was dedicated to his family, RSL and local community. Serving to the end. PROSSER - Harry. A tribute to our long term past president and committee member and enthusiastic volunteer Harry, with the Koonwarra Soldiers Memorial Park, who passed away 26.10.2014. Lest We Forget PROSSER - Harry. Deepest sympathy to Marge and families. Respected friend and neighbour of Ada, George (dec) Baker and family. WALLIS - Robert John (Bob - Lex). Passed away November 2, 2014 supported by his family and friends. Dearly loved husband of Maggie (Margaret) for 55 years - a wonderful trip together. Dear Dad of Julie, Stuart, Ken, TR, Steve, Sue, Suzie and Tim. “Bob” to his four favourite granddaughters, Erin, Lauren, Jean and Lily. Also to his six wonderful grandsons, Alec, Jack, Mitchell, Joe, Josh and Nick. Great friend to David, Annette, Peter and many others. Son of Stan and Jean Wallis (both dec), brother to Joan, John (dec), Ruth, Robert, Blondie and Geoff Bond (both dec) and all their families.

used vehicles

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

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

WALLIS - Bob. President Gerry, members and partners and Lions ladies of the Lions Club of Leongatha deeply regret the passing of our esteemed member and valued colleague, and offer our sincere condolences to Maggie and family.

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deaths Wallis, Joan. Respected colleague and friend to all at DEPI. We will miss you greatly. Our thoughts are with Gary, Chris, Shari and families. DEPI staff Leongatha and Gippsland.

funerals OLDHAM - A Service to celebrate the life of Lorna Marie Oldham will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 commencing at 1.30pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal digniﬁed service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Ofﬁce and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

New truck: CFA board member Michael Freshwater, assistant chief officer Trevor Owen, Bass MLA Ken Smith and Bass Brigade captain Craig Aplin with the new vehicle belonging to the Bass Fire Brigade.

New tanker for Bass Brigade BASS MLA Ken Smith officially handed over a new tanker to the Bass Fire Brigade at its station open day on Sunday, October 26.

lost VIEGA PRESS GUN 15mm - 3mm, in Leongatha area. Reward offered. 0418583464.

deaths WALLIS - Bob. To Maggie and family, our sincere sympathy is with you all at this time. Bob, we hope the fish are biting. Gerry and Robert.

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CUMMAUDO (nee Adamo) Connie 07.11.1945 - 27.10.2014 Passed away at home (Mirboo North) surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Gaetano (Tom) for 49 wonderful years. Dearly loved mother of Sam and Tony. Loved mother in law of Cleta. Adoring Grandma of Gaetano, Mariska, Nichola, Georgia and Samantha; Tahlia, Jordan, Nicholas, Riley and Tiana. Eldest daughter of the late Tony and Maria Adamo. Loved Sister of Mary, Grace and Charlie. Loved Sister in law of Paul and Margaret. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Remembered lovingly by Brothers and Sisters in law and their families in Melbourne. No more pain Now at peace

He was representing Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Minister for Bushfire Response Kim Wells. Mr Smith said the new tanker would increase the brigade’s capacity to keep the community safe. “The Napthine Government is building a better and safer Victoria and enhancing emergency response capabilities for Bass and surrounding areas,” he said. “The new $345,000 medium tanker has been jointly funded by the Napthine Government and the brigade who contributed $50,000 towards the new vehicle.” Mr Smith said it was a significant effort and demonstration of the local community support for the Bass Brigade, which is dedicated to serving the local community. Bass was the third settled community in Victoria. Mr Smith said the Bass Fire Brigade has more than three million people a year travel through its response area using the Bass Highway. “The tanker is designed to maximise crew protection with a crew protection spray system that has 650 litres of water in reserve, which will significantly increase firefighter safety,” he said.

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Funding for improvements to Dalyston Recreation Reserve THE Member for Bass, Ken Smith announced the Bass Coast Shire sporting community will soon be able to get more active and healthy with an improved Dalyston Recreational Reserve oval.

The improvements are made possible by a $100,000 funding boost to the Victorian Government’s Community Facility Funding Program (CFFP). Ken Smith said the grant would help Bass Coast Shire Council support the Dalyston Recreation Reserve drainage project which will provide even more opportunities for local clubs and the wider community to participate in sport and active recreation. “Sport and recreation clubs throughout the state are a vital part of our social fabric, especially here in Bass Coast,” Ken Smith said. “That’s why the Victorian Government is delighted to invest in sports facilities that bring even more great benefits to the community, en-

couraging people to get together and get more active and involved in Bass Coast,” he said. Ken Smith said, “This funding will help develop a quality, accessible community sport and recreation facility that can play an important role in increasing participation, accommodate more people of all abilities, improve the health of the community for years to come and host bigger and better events.” The funding will be used to install a sub-surface drainage system at the Dalyston Recreation Reserve oval and replace existing weeds and grasses with Kikuyu grass. Ken Smith said footballers, cricketers and other users of the oval will no longer be forced to abandon games, have them moved to other grounds or suffer injuries as they play on an uneven and waterlogged surface. Mr Smith said, “The population of Dalyston has increased from 161 in 2001 to 604 in 2011 and is set to increase again with the development of the 37 lot housing estate adjacent to the oval.

This is increasing demand on the recreation reserve as the sole township recreational asset.” Brian Paynter, Liberal Candidate for the Seat of Bass said the Victorian Government is committed to a more active Victoria and he is pleased to see this timely boost to clubs in Bass Coast Shire that are the backbone of their communities. “This investment is recognition of the important role sports clubs play in community development, from providing a place for locals to meet and get active to supporting the development of volunteers,” Brian Paynter said. Ken Smith said, “I am very pleased to have been able to provide support to the Dalyston Recreation Reserve on its application for funding through the Community Facility Funding Program. This project is one of over 120 projects to receive funding from the 2015/2016 round of grants.” For more information about the Community Facility Funding Program visit www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/ sport.

The boats were rocking Happy pickers: sellers set up stalls at the Poowong Recreation Reserve for the Picker’s Festival on Saturday (October 25).

THE Port Welshpool Coast Guard held the Rock the Boat Festival on Saturday, as a major fundraiser for the volunteer organisation.

The day of entertainment featured 10 musical acts including the South Gippsland Secondary College show band and Dave Berry’s Soul Purpose Jazz Band. Flotilla commander and event organiser Rocco Maruzza said the Rock the Boat Festival is a major fundraising initiative for the coast guard. “We don’t get any major recurring funding from anywhere. The coast guard is an emergency service, but it is not enacted like the SES or the CFA,” he said. “There has been an inquiry into marine search and rescue in Victoria, so we will see what comes of that.” Mr Maruzza said one thing the inquiry did indentify was the percentage of funding received by search and rescue volunteers. “There is $26 million generated each year from trailer and boat registrations and licence fees and only 40 per cent of that is invested in search and rescue,” he said. “That amount needs to be increased. We struggle as a coast guard to raise funds for a replacement vessel and our building is falling down around our ears.” Mr Maruzza is hopeful that in the years to come, the Rock the Boat Festival will become as popular

Picker’s Festival success BARGAIN hunters hit the garage sale trail at the Poowong Picker’s Festival bright and early on Saturday (October 25).

Volunteers: (from left) Steve McCarrell, Peter Roszczyk, Geoff Noad, Steven Cassidy, Syd Hurley, David Smith, Wendy Hurley and Tony Cook are volunteers with the Port Welshpool Coast Guard.

Fifty sellers in Poowong opened their garage doors or set up at the Poowong Recreation Reserve for the Picker’s Festival, which attracted hundreds of bargain hunters, and sustainable consumers. “It’s encouraging to see the event be so well supported by residents as well as out of towners, some of whom came from Melbourne, Mirboo North and other

GippSport training better committees GippSport is holding free club development workshops to help members new to sports club committees.

Happy crowd: Lorraine Lowe form Foster, Carena Woodfine from Foster and Joan Lomax from Port Franklin enjoyed the musical talent at the Rock the Boat Festival on Saturday. and as successful as the Port Fairy and Boolarra folk festivals. “The whole commu-

nity benefits from an event like this,” he said. The festival was supported by the South

Gippsland Shire Council, who without Mr Maruzza said the event would not have been possible.

places around West Gippsland,” organiser Tammy Logan said. “There was a buzz in the air and a friendly feel as people walked the streets from sale to sale on a still spring morning. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.” People are encouraged to like the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/poowong.pickers.festival to receive information about next year’s festival. The Facebook page also includes a short online survey to be completed by those who attended.

The sessions will run in Korumburra and Wonthaggi in November. The workshops will focus on legal duties, key responsibilities and obligations, influencing change and how to run effective meetings. Sporting clubs are run by volunteers and the well run ones are often those with informed and skilled committee members. GippSport program coordinator Gene Parini said, “It is a great chance for those people starting out on a committee or have just taken an executive role to gain some valuable and practical information. “Often people reluctantly put their hand up to support the sport their children love or will take on a role because no-one else will do it. “They go in under prepared and can end up having a negative experience.”

The interactive workshops will allow discussion and ideas from many different sports with an aim to arm those volunteers so they have the best chance of succeeding. “Training our administrators when they first step up is crucial. It can sometimes be the difference between a negative one off experience to a life long commitment to a local sporting club which can be highly rewarding.” Location and dates are as follows: 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Thursday, November 20 at the Korumburra Recreation Centre, Sports Lane, Korumburra. A light supper will be provided. 12pm to 2pm, Monday, November 24 at the Wonthaggi Town Hall foyer, Baillieu Street, Wonthaggi. Lunch will be provided. RSVP’s are essential and to do so or if you require any further information please contact Gene Parini on (03) 5674 6004 or gene@gippsport.com.au GippSport provides free club development support to all sporting clubs. If you require individual assistance please make contact directly.

Tradesman to appeal fine A KORUMBURRA tradesman fined for failure to obtain the required building and planning permits is to lodge an appeal.

Michael Matthies contacted The Star when he saw his name published last week and said the Shire had not acted correctly. “I didn’t appear in court because I wasn’t even notified I was required. To this day I

haven’t received anything in writing saying I was required to appear by a said date,” Mr Matthies said. Council recently prosecuted Mr Matthies for works he had done on the former All Saints An-

glican Church at Poowong and at the rear section of a Korumburra shop. “The church at Poowong was derelict. A tree had fallen through it and the church sold it to a lady for $500. It was beyond repair.”

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• LEONGATHA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Great battles THE spring 2014 grand finals kicked off on Monday, October 27 with the Under 10 Girls, Royal Blue taking on Navy in a game that many thought would go to overtime it was that close!

Some late second half goals secured the win for Royal Blue 8 - 2. Next up was the Under 12 Girls and what a treat it was for basketball fans. In a great battle Red managed to shoot accurately and come out victors 18-12. Gemma Drysdale winning match MVP. The Under 14 Girls not to be out done by the younger age group showed great sportsmanship and skill in a testament to the players and the work the coaches have been putting in. A fast finishing Black certainly had the crowd on the edge of the benches but in the end it was Red who held on 26 - 20. Elly Jones took out match MVP. The Under 17 Boys was just the fantastic display expected by the bumper crowd. There is no doubt that there are some fine young basketballers coming through the association. Both teams traded goals for much of the game with Silver holding a slight lead at half time and managing to extend that lead in the dying minutes, coming out winners 57-41. Nathan Trotto took out the MVP. The B Grade Men’s grand final was a game of opposites with the shorter, younger Lads

against the taller not as young Mrs Carters Old Boys. Fast, direct ball movement and hard running from the Lads looked hard to beat but the cool heads and tall timber that don’t get any shorter, late in the game ultimately prevailed with Mrs Carters Old Boys wining 31 28. Joel Norton won match MVP and Nathan Johnston took out season MVP. The A Grade grand final provided everything you would expect from the top level with massive three point shots, rejections and slam dunks. The straight shooting from Smoking Trees and Stroking Threes held the NBA Ballers to account before the accurate driving from the Ballers slowly opened up a lead to come out victors 70 - 53. Josh Schelling was MVP. Tuesdays grand finals continued the high standard shown from the night before with the Under 10 boys. Scores were level at half time. Red put up a valiant fight in the end but Royal Blue came home with the prize 15-10. The Under 12 Boys were up next and did not disappoint with another tight game. A spread of scorers from both sides meant it was either team’s game. In the end it was game MVP Jacob Wrigley’s team Red that come out on top 36-31. The Under 14 boys showed that the Under 17 Boys team will have to be on its toes as there are some guns that will be going up next year. Only two points separated Red and Black at half time but after half time and an intense second half, Black held on to win 37-33.

James Ryan was awarded MVP. The 17 and Under Girls were involved in an epic game with only 2 points separating them for the last few minutes. A fast finishing Black couldn’t overcome the opposition’s greater great team work with Royal Blue winning 22-18 and Abby Forrester winning match MVP. The A Grade Women’s was a great game which had everything you would expect from an A grade game and more. Wii not Fit held a five point lead at half time but it was either team’s game and so it was with Violet Femmes winning by a point in the dying seconds 26-25. Rachel Cameron took out match MVP and Kara Schelling season MVP. Last but not least was the B Grade Women’s game which really showed that women’s basketball is going strong in all grades at Leongatha. Only two points separated the Blazers and Mary Fairies in a game played in great spirit but fierce determination. In the end the more experienced players of the Blazers were the difference, winning 20-14. Cassandra McRae winning match MVP. The Leongatha Basketball Association inducted a long serving member as a life member after Tuesday’s A Grade Women’s grand final.

It inducted a woman who has given so much time volunteering and helping the association to become the success it is today. Dianne Schelling, thank you for everything! A new annual award was given out during the grand final series to a junior and senior umpire for all the effort that goes back into the association, the training and the work behind the scenes they do. Junior Referee Darcy Hume and Senior Referee Cathy Govers were the inaugural winners. As the president, Morgan Fisher thanks all the volunteers who helped make the season run and all on the committee. Mr Fisher said, “It was a challenging season with all the new changes coming but we got there. “Thank you to all the coaches who give up their time and everyone who works in the background so that we can all enjoy this great sport and to all the umpires led by Dan Monaghan. “We have had an influx of new referees who are all working hard to learn and improve, well done.” Leongatha Basketball’s next season will commence in February. For further details see www.leongathabasketball.com. au or call Morgan Fisher on 0409647554

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Under 10 Boys, Red: back row from left, coach Nathan, Alex Johnston, Archar Smith, Zavier Lamers, Tom Hanily, Beau Russell, Hugh Livingston and Rem Deposo. Royal Blue: front row from left, coach Melissa, Mathew Keitley, Will Brown, Rhett Hume, Bodhi Abernethy, Kade Jarvis and Liam Nielsen.

Under 10 Girls: Navy: back row from left, coach Shane, Jakohbi Brewer, Sophie Kreutzberger, Harper McLennan, Chloe Challis, Mia Burt and Ava Brown. Royal Blue: front row from left, coach Bree, Chloe Battersby, Ashlyn Matheson, Madeline Under 12 Girls: Silver: back row from left, Ash Geary, MakHerbert, Chloe Nesci, Alicia McGrath and Chloe Goff. Absent: enzi Gourlay, Brylie Dyer, Sidnee Martin, Brienna-lee Lavis, Macey Hastings and coach Adam. Red: front row from left, Remy Jans. coach Paula, Jaime Findlay, Gemma Drysdale, Samantha Schnoor, Jade McLennan, Bridie Fisher and Jesseme Jarvis. Left: Under 12 Boys: Green: back row from left, coach Natalie, Corey Dunn, Harrisen Herbert, Thomas Burt, Sullivan Herbert, Kye Deering, Ryan Gilliam and Noah Fixter. Red: front row from left, coach Ben, Fletcher Moon, Joseph Soumilas, Hudson Martin, Jacob Wrigley and Beau Fennell. Absent: Jamieson Soumilas.

B Men’s: Mrs Carters Old Boys: back row from left, Brett Pedlow, Tim Pedlow, Josh Gowers, Ben Croatto, Nathan Johnston, Adam Johnston, Brad Allen and Glenn Markley. The Lads: front row from left, Nathan Trotto, Anthony Argento, Vincent Monaghan, Harrison McGannon, Trent Westaway, Riley Smith, Nicholas Battersby and Joel Norton. • BASKETBALL

Lightning at Korumburra LEONGATHA Lightning sent six teams to the Korumburra Wildcats tournament at the weekend.

The first tournament for the current representative basketball season was held in Korumburra recently and the Under 18 Leongatha Lightning team participated in the U19 boys section. This was the first time the new team had played together and it faced some strong competition. It narrowly lost its first game against Korumburra Orange by one goal, then a second loss by only five goals against Korumburra Black. Its third game saw a win against Foster and the boys showed they were settling into their roles in the new team and their spirits lifted somewhat. They faced fierce competition in their final game against a highly skilled Warragul side that went on to win the grand final. Congratulations to the team on its efforts on the day and continued perseverance is sure to see it have more success in upcoming tournaments. Thanks again to Dan for coaching, Michael for being team manager and the parents for their ongoing support. From the first jump on Saturday morning the Under 12 Girls went out strongly, giving them three wins to play in the grand final on Saturday night against Foster. Foster won 29 to 10. Best on court was awarded to Leongatha Lighting’s Alice Reid. After only two weeks of training, with solid numbers, Leongatha took an Under 12s Boys’ Lightning team to the 31st Annual Korumburra Tournament. The first game was against a similarly skilled Wonthaggi team which kept on coming the whole game. It was great to see the boys encouraging one another and playing well as a team. Leongatha won comfortably 27-10. The next game was against Phillip Island at Leongatha. It was a thrilling game to watch and with the boys run-

ning their hearts out and a few fast break layups made by Tom, Leongatha was able to come out victors by three points 17 to 14. The last two games were tough games for the team as a whole with fatigue setting in and the day growing longer. But credit to the boys; they listened to instructions and just kept on running and fighting hard to get to get the ball. Only due to a nail biting one point win by Phillip Island over Southern Peninsula, Leongatha did not make it through to the grand final. The team thanks Sharyn for her organisation, Dan and Brad who helped all day giving the boys great advice, and all the parents for scoring and supporting.

Training is on Thursday nights at 4pm at Splash. The Under 16 Lightning squad played its first tournament of the season at Korumburra on October 26. The boys had a tough first game against Traralgon and were dealt a lesson on how to play. The final scores were 50 to 10. However, it was a lesson learnt, because the next game was a ripper against Korumburra, with the lead changing several times. It ended up as a 30 all draw thanks to some cool shooting by Zayn Clark in the final seconds. The boys shot far better and played a good team game. Leongatha’s final game was

against Moe who had some very talented and tall players in their team. Lightning was competitive and played well with Sam, Brett, James and Jai doing a great job in the rebounding against bigger players. Cam, Mason, Zayn and Jayden did a good job moving the ball around the court. Final scores were 26 to 39. Moe went on to win the tournament by 11 points against Traralgon so Lightning’s improvement after the first game was amazing. It was the team’s first time playing together and the coach was pleased with the players’ improvement throughout the day, especially after the first game.

Above: Under 16 Boys: back row from left, Jai Stefani, Zayn Clark, Brett Thorson, James Ryan and Sam McGannon. Front row from left, Cam Olden, Mason McGannon and Jayden Battersby.

Under 18 Boys: back row from left, Dan Monaghan (coach), Riley Smith, Lucas Anderson, Blake Stefani, Anthony Argento and Michael Westaway (team manager). Front row from left, Nathan Trotto, Vincent Monaghan, Joel Norton and Trent Westaway.

Under 14 Boys: back row from left, Andrew Van Hamond, Jacob Friend, Reegan Kemp, Jacob Wrigley, Cambell Riseley and Dan Monaghan (acting coach for Daryl Lyons). Front row from left, Darcy Hume, Noah Fixter, Haidyn Kewming, Ned Hanily and Noah Clark.

Right: Under 12 Boys: back row from left, Josh Allen, Fletcher Moon, Ben Hanrahan, Jake Matheson and Pat Monaghan (coach). Front row from left, Tom Burt, Mitch McGannon and Dane Abernethy.

Under 12 Girls: back row from left, Makenzi Gourlay, Lily Hume, Milla Fixter, Alice Reid, Jaime Findlay, Harper McLennan and coach Bree Littlejohn. Front row from left, Ella Littlejohn and Tahlia Arnason.

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SPORT | GOLF THERE were 42 players on Saturday, November 1 for the stroke monthly medal competition sponsored by Ian Gibson. A Grade: Rohan Meggs 65, Neil Perks 74 (6), T. Fowles 74, P. Hopkins 74, P. Johnson 75. B Grade: Neil Perks 80, Bob Newton 70 (14), M. Webb 73, I. Gibson 74. C Grade: Travis Jones 76, Rohan Meggs 65 (32), D. Gow 71, Rob Gallagher 75, Bob Stiff 75. Nearest the pin: 1st P. Vanagtmaal, 7th R. Ludenia, 10th Mick Bull, 13th David Gow. Tuesday’s winner was John Solly 37 points and Thursday’s winner was Peter Johnson 37 points.

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POOR weather has seen a drop in fields for the past week. Sixteen hardy souls battled for the monthly medal, kindly sponsored by Stockdale and Leggo, on Saturday. The A Grade winner, on a count back, was C. Graeme (14) with 75 nett from J. Wilson (14) also on 75. B Grade, and the medal, was won by C. Olden (25) with 74 nett, also on a count back, from J. Cusack (28). Ball to A. Kuhne with 75 and putting to J. Wilson with 28. C. Graeme took out the pro pin and the member’s draw was untouched by an absent L. Vandermeer. Tuesday’s stableford winner was W. Reilly (26) with 37 points.

L. Redpath (24) was runner up with 36 points and R. Gourlay was NTP. Thursday saw D. Gregg (21) win with 35 points and NTP went to I. Warman.

Woorayl ON a windy day the stableford event was played. A Grade went to Geoff McKinnon with 35 points from Dale Burge, B Grade was won by Marcus Luscombe with the best score of the day, 38 points, from Craig Hall, and C Grade went to Brenton Williams with 35 points from Brian Wilson. Balls went to P. Burgess, I. Atcheson, G. Salmon, P. McCaughan, G. Johnson and K. Riseley. Did I say it was windy, no one was on the 8th hole, and Kevin Riseley was nearest the pin on the 17th. The ball raffle went to Rod Goodwin syndicate. The Thursday competition saw Al McEachern win on a countback with 41 points, with balls going to Bo Fiek, Mick Herrald and Gordon Forrester. We start the club championships next week.

Woorayl Ladies THIS week Woorayl Ladies played the second round of their Club Championships. The daily event was sponsored by Amcal Pharmacy and the winner for A Grade was Heather Sullivan (21) with 71 nett. B Grade winner was Thel Scoble (24) with 76 nett and C Grade winner was Melinda Martin (30) with 79 nett.

Down the Line balls went to Sue Wakefield 73 nett, Anne Grist 74 nett, Shirley Thomas 76 nett, Dot Jarvis 77 nett, Marg Tuckett 77 nett, Chris Perrett and Pauline Lancaster each with 78 nett. Nearest the pin on the 11th was won by Shirley Thomas. The sponsor for next week is the Robjant family and good luck to everyone for the final round of the Club Championships.

Wonthaggi ON a wet and very windy November day we played our November monthly medal with a small field of 42 players. A Grade winner and monthly medal was G. Hewlett 74 net, B Grade J. Drew 75 net and C Grade J. Richardson 76 net. Balls down the line: P. Furborough 75, A. Cubbon 76, I. Baker 76, K. Bayley 76, S. Sartori 77, R. Furborough 77, R. Johnson 77, S. Vanagtmaal 78. Nearest the pins: 2nd M. Scott, 8th A. Cubbon, 13th R. Furborough, 17th R. Sheean. Putting: B. Vanagtmaal 27 putts. The putting semi finals have been decided and B. Vanagtmaal will play R. Furborough, and the other semi final will be between R. Sheean and G. Hewlett. This Saturday is a stableford event and the following Saturday is the first round of our club championships. Seeded draw for the top 16 players in handicap order to begin hitoff times at 11am. Good luck with your choice in the Melbourne Cup, and good golfing.

Leongatha golf STRONG winds and heavy showers made good scoring very difficult for Saturday’s Medal day competition. The J E Chapman Star Medallist of the year was taken out by Peter Jaspers (17) who had a nett 73 to win from Michael Thomas and John Smith who both had nett 77. Merv Stubbs (20) played very steady golf to card a net 72 to win this month’s medal and also the B Grade competition. A Grade was won by Nathan Richards (12) a visitor from Rich River Golf Club in Echuca. NTP’s were Jon Smith on the 14th and Michael Thomas on the 16th. DTL Balls: Peter Jaspers, Bryan McCorkell, Trevor Rickard, Steve Fisher, Jon Smith, Michael Thomas, Matt Hunter, Ken Wardle, Stuart de Bondt, Grant McRitchie and a visitor from Amstel Golf Club Bernie Kiekebosch. Tuesday’s Stableford competition was played in strong winds and conditions not conducive to good scoring. Dave Vorwerg (15) did best in A Grade with 33 points to win in a countback. B Grade was taken out by Allan Schache (30) who handled the conditions well to score 37 points. Trevor Steer put his tee shot to within 1 metre to be NTP on the 4th hole. Other NTP’s were Joe Lowell on the 14th hole and M Colley also put his tee shot to within 1 metre to be NTP on the 16th. DTL Balls : Peter Hobson, Peter Hartigan, Les Newton, Graham Spruzen, Joe

Qualifying round: from left, Neil Robbins from Patterson River Golf Club and Rob Hopcraft from Leongatha Golf Club won the qualifying round of the Auto Club Championship on Sunday. Lowell, Barry Stevens, Doug Clemann, Geoff McDonald, Andrew Smith and Russell Williams. On Thursday a big field took part in a Stableford competition with Norm Hughes (12) in good from scoring 40 points to win in A Grade. B Grade was taken out by Peter Brownlie (17) with 36 points and Col Sperling (28) had a very good 39 points to win in C Grade. NTP’s were Jeff Brewer on the fourth hole, Jon Smith on the seventh, Norm Hughes on the 14th and Bruce Hutton on the 16th. DTL Balls: Chris Leaver, Allan Schache, Jon Smith, Peter Horman, Frank Thomas, John Eabry, Joe Lowell, Bruce Hutton, Geoff Maher, Peter Hobson, Kevin Scott, Peter Seth, Andrew Smith, Bruce Cathie and Bert Boag. The Top Gun competition has only one week to go and there were more changes to the 19 qualifiers this week. Most noteworthy was the inclusion Maxine Eabry at the expense of John Eabry. Competition closes this

Thursday, November 6, before the inaugural Shoot Out on Sunday, November 9. Neil Robbins from Patterson River Golf Club and Rob Hopcraft from Leongatha were the winners, with a team total of 63 points, of the Qualifying Round of the Auto Club Championship held at Leongatha Golf Club on Sunday. Along with Crystal trophies they have won an all expenses paid trip to the Gold Coast to represent Leongatha in the final playoff at the RACV Royal Pines Golf Club. Runners up were Brian Sword and Mark Anderson with 60 points and Ian Nunn and Hugh Goodman finished third with 59 points in a countback. Best individual score was put in by Rod Hopcroft with 40 points. Peter Rayson took out the longest drive on the 18th hole and Deb Miller took out the Ladies NTP on the 16th hole. NTP’s for the men were Trent Walters on the 14th hole and Greg Paine on the 16th.

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Bowl winners: The Bowl winning Korumburra 2 Team of Betty Thomson, Judy Webb and Norrie Little are pictured with the sponsor Kathy Davidson (nee Moulton).

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IN mild conditions 20 girls set out to have a good last round of Stableford to hopefully win their grade of the Burgess Trophy. The complete red course is now back in play and some girls had forgotten how to tee off from the longer 15th hole. A few balls were hit out of bounds to the right and some others pulled into trees on the left. In Division 1 (0-25) Lee Clements (12) was the winner on a countback from Barb Walker (19) with 34 points, Betty Thomson (33) had the best score in Division 2 (26+) with 35 points and Marg Harper (34) was the runner up on 32 points. The nearest the pins were won by: Jenny Blackmore first, Lee Clements 10th and Barb Walker on the 13th. Congratulations to the Gloria Burgess Trophy winners for 2014: A Grade Judy Webb, B Grade Kath Welsh and C Grade Betty Thomson. These girls have their names engraved on the Cup and receive awards donated by the Burgess Family. On Saturday, October 25, Barb Twite and Lee Clements combined well to have 40 points in the Ambrose event. No nearest the pins were achieved. On Friday the Moulton Bowl was played in glorious course and weather conditions, with many visiting teams from South Gippsland and further afield. Kathy Davidson (nee Moulton) sponsored the day and made up some lovely floral bouquets, picked from her Aunt Peg Fitzgerald’s garden, to go with the trophy vases. The Bowl returned to Korumburra after two years away. The local team narrowly defeating Warragul on a count back with 98 points. The Korumburra two team members

Judy Webb, Norrie Little and Betty Thomson. The grade winners were A Grade (0-20) Maxine Eabry 19 (Leongatha) 37points, B Grade (21-25) Di Gray 21 (Phillip Island) 34 points and C Grade (26-45) Barb Davidson 26 (Warragul) 40 points. Nearest the pins were won by Marg Berry –Leongatha (first), Andrea Thorson –Meeniyan (seventh), Joan Peters –Korumburra (10th) and Deb Middendorp- Cerberus (13th). Balls down the line were awarded to Andrea Thorson (Meeniyan), Jenny Blackmore (Korumburra) and Marg Harper (Korumburra) all 36 points, Anne Walker (Wonthaggi) 35 points, Marg Berry (Leongatha) and Beryl Brown (Korumburra) with 34 points, Lee Clements (Korumburra) and Pauline Lancaster (Woorayl) on 33 points and Joy Marriott (Warragul), Judy Bacon (Foster), Sue Wylie (Foster) and Ges Prescott (Cerberus) all on 32 points. Thanks to everyone who helped make the Moulton Bowl a success again this year. The ‘golf gods’ blessed us with a beautiful warm day and the course came up a treat, showing off the fine work of Chris and Elan. New flags, cups, lots of mowing and meticulous care was certainly noticed by the many visitors. Due to rain and windy weather there was no competition on Saturday, November 1. Next Wednesday is November Monthly Medal (Stroke) with Betty Thomson and Chris Rickard rostered to put the filed out. There will be a stall and salad rolls available for lunch. Wednesday, December 10, is the end of year break up Dinner at Coal Creek Motel again. Now is a good time to start looking for that special Kris Kringle gift. More information will come in future weeks.

Grade champions: from left, the Burgess Trophy winners for 2014 are Betty Thomson (C Grade), Judy Webb (A Grade) and Kath Welsh (B Grade).

Bowl grade winners: grade winners at the Moulton Bowl were Maxine Eabry (Leongatha), Barb Davidson (Warragul) and Di Gray (Phillip Island).

LAST Wednesday, 50 women competed in a stableford event sponsored by Ann Blundy. Maxine Eabry, playing very steady golf, won A Grade with 37 points. Debbie Miller, another player regularly amongst the winners, won B Grade with 33 points. The winner of C Grade, with an excellent score of 36, was Portia Toussant.

Down the line balls were won by Pat Pease 33 points, Julie Howard 32, Toni West 31, Val Brydon and Marg Berry 30, Wendy Parker and Jill Steer 29, and Glenyce McRobert, Nan Meagher and Sharyn Rayson, all on 28 points. Trish Owen won the nearest the pin on the 16th. Noreen Williams won the nine hole event with 17 points. Balls down the line were awarded to Noreen Webster and Kerry Hogan with 15 points, on a count back.

Champions: the Wednesday winners were Portia Toussant (C Grade) Debbie Miller (B Grade) Maxine Eabry (A Grade).

Wonthaggi Ladies THE ladies at Wonthaggi had a fun day with a nine hole three club plus putter stroke event, and a rolling putting knock out competition to get the semi finalists for the putting final to be completed at the final day mixed event. So after selecting which clubs were needed, after a couple of holes and trying to turn a pitching wedge into an eight iron, a couple of players were rueing their selection. However, it did cause a little more thought and a shaking of the heads as do we

really need 14 clubs after all. A Grade was won by a happy Severina Piasente with a lovely 45 (11) 34 nett and b B Grade, Marion Walker 45 (15) 32 nett. Marion, I think you can lighten your bag and use those clubs all the time. NTP: second, Leonie Bentick; and Pro Pin Balls, Marion Walker. BDL: M. Walker, S. Piasente, J. Beaumont, J. Jeeves, A. Walker, M. O’Halloran and A. Tschiderer. The knock out putting saw Marg Johnson and Anne Walker win through to the end of year putting event.

Winners: from left, A Grade winner Sev Piasente and B Grade Marion Walker.

Meeniyan Ladies DURING the past couple of weeks the ladies have been very busy with Sue Hoskin and Veronica Park playing at Long Island in the state final of the Doris Chambers Foursomes. They enjoyed the day and the experience of a top Melbourne course with lighting fast greens. On October 22 sixteen ladies played a Stableford event where the best two scores count in each group. Sheila Constantine, Sue Hoskin, Faye LePage and Jenny Cope were the winners with 81 points. Down the line balls to Veronica Park, Lyn Jennison and Fay Smallman with 70 points. Mary Trease was the sponsor for the day. On the October 29 twelve ladies played single Stableford with Dot Christie winning Division One with 33 points on a count back from Faye LePage. Jenny Cope won Division Two with 27 points. Sue Hoskin won the best nine with 18 on a count back from Nancye Hammet. Down the line balls to Faye LePage 33 and Nancye Hammet 27. Dot Christie won the

Leongatha Golf Club Annual Tournament Thursday November 13: Men's/Ladies/Mixed 4BBB Stableford; Friday November 14: Ambrose 4's Saturday November 15: Men's & Ladies 36 Hole Stroke or 18 hole Stableford; Sunday November 16: Mixed Canadian Foursomes

Download the entry form online at www.leongathagolf.com.au

nearest the pin on the 14th. Coral Stewart was the sponsor for the day and it was great seeing her back out at the club. If anyone wants to come along and enjoy a fun Oaks Day on Thursday, November 6 it all starts at 10-30am. Dress suggestions are Race Day Fashion or Op Shop Race Fashion. There will be fun and games and sweeps all day. The cost is $10 per person with Chicken and Champagne lunch and ‘high tea’ throughout the day. Sue Hoskin has been running a very successful Give Golf a Go program on Sundays and all participants are enjoying it. Some of them are doing nine holes on a Wednesday with out of action golfer Irene Holm walking with them to help with their game. Twilight golf starts on Friday, November 14 and this year it is going to be extra special as we now are going to run a BIG HOLE course on Fridays. Then you can come in and enjoy a beaut counter tea. What a great way to finish your week and start the weekend. Put Friday Twilight golf at Meeniyan on your calendar.

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First sailing day marred by wind THE South Gippsland Yacht Club held its open day at Inverloch on Sunday, to mark the start of another sailing season.

The very windy conditions meant few boats took to the water; however it was still a successful day. In his opening speech, commodore Allan Driver reflected on the clubs current and past members who have learnt to sail at the club, and become successful at state, national and international events. “Since I joined the club around 20 years ago, I have been welcomed by all members, both now and in the past,” he said. “I hope we can continue to operate in a fun loving way while developing our members of all ages, but particularly our junior members.” Mr Driver’s plans for the future include increasing membership and to

pay more attention to the club’s history, which he said should be recorded. Alan Gostelow is the chairman of the Inverloch and District Community Bank, and was the special guest speaker at the event. He talked to the club about how community banks raise their funds. “The Inverloch and District Community Bank has raised $280,000 since our inception. Community groups can assist us to raise more by encouraging their members to bank with us,” he said. “For each dollar of profit we raise, 80 per cent goes back into the community and the remaining 20 per cent goes to share holders, who are predominantly local. “This means all of the capital is kept within the community.” The club has around 80 members, quite a few of which are families.

Committee member Tim Wilson said the membership is gradually building up, which is good news particularly as similar yacht clubs have folded in the recent past. “Our membership seems to be building, which has largely come about through the promotion of our children’s sailing programs,” he said.

“Our normal sailing day is Sunday, but we do have a lot of extra days during the Christmas period as it suits holiday makers. “The majority of our club members are local, but a number of people are based around Melbourne as well.” The club will sail each Sunday from now until early May.

Brave ones: few sailors took to the water on Sunday to mark the opening of the season, two of those were Shaun Freeman from Korumburra (left) and Craig Stewart from Melbourne. Mr Freeman sails a Windrush catamaran (left) and Mr Stewart a Mosquito catamaran.

Open up: commodore Allan Driver (left) with special guest Alan Gostelow on Sunday, with a yacht donated to the club by Geoffrey Hawkey.

Best spot: from left, Oscar Llewellyn, Grace Biram, Abbey Argus-Smith and Ava Biram from Inverloch weren’t too keen to leave dry land on Sunday.

Gippstar Award: Michaela Cornelissen was declared the Gippstar Open athlete of the month for September.

Gippstar Award Local swimmer wins elite award SEPTEMBER was a month where two young sportspersons took out the Gippstar Awards with 16 year old Leongatha swimmer Michaela Cornelissen declared the Gippstar Open athlete of the month.

Michaela won a gold and two bronze medals in the Australian Short Course Championships held in Canberra while 11 year old Piper Stubbs from Paynesville took out the Gippstar Junior Award. Piper won the U12 and U14 Scratch Divisions in the State Team Selection Trials held in Melbourne. The final votes for all nominations reflected the closeness of the athletes with both awards decided on fractions of a point. It should be noted that 2013 Gippstar winners may nominate for 2014/15 Gippstar Awards. Nominations are now open for the October Gippstar Awards and close on November 14. Forms can be obtained by contacting Tony Claridge on 0427 942 378 or by email gippstar@sportgippsland.org.au

High quality basketball: Southern Fusions Under 13 A’s, Under 13 B’s and Under 15 B’s at the Macedon tournament on October 10.

Southern Fusion at the top of its game Korumburra Volleyball Round 14

A Grade: Giants d

Meeniyan Stableford: from left, Division Two winner, Jenny Cope; sponsor, Coral Stewart; and Division One winner, Dot Christie.

Champions (2:1) 25:21, 25:17, 12:18. Golliwogs d Bugs (3:0) 25:17, 25:20, 17:15. B Grade: Panthers d Shark Bait (3:0) 25:6, 25:11, 25:6. T.N.T. d Hopefuls (25:15, 25:16, 25:19. Chargers d HELP (3:0) 25:21, 25:21, 25:22.

SOUTHERN Fusion is excited to announce that trials for the 2015 squads are about to take place.

With huge successes this year, two premierships, and a few more on the horizon for the end of this season, Southern Fusion is looking to make 2015 an even more successful year. Now with six teams from under 13’s through to Seniors, it is a force to be reckoned with in all competitions. Anyone interested in joining this success story is invited to attend the

trials on November, 9, 15 and 23. Under 13’s at 9am – 11am, Under 15’s at 11am – 1pm, Under 17’s at 1pm – 3pm, Open/Seniors at 1pm – 3pm at the Meeniyan and District Sports Stadium, McKitterick Street, Meeniyan, 3956. Wear a white or light top with dark shorts and no skins or leggings. We also offer the highest quality development program for coaches within South Gippsland. If you are interested in working with some of South Gippsland’s representative level players, work-

ing alongside our expert head and mentor coaches, are eager to further your coaching opportunities through access to higher level programs and trainings, we can help you succeed in your development plan. For further information please contact 0417 168 423 (Ben Dixon), 0400 339 950 (Yvonne Porter) or 0427 821 257 (Nicky Roffey). Email: info@southernfusion.com. au or alternatively go to the website: www.southernfusion.com.au We are also seeking new coaches and assistant coaches for 2015.

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thestar.com.au Leongatha TUESDAY, October 28 saw our Division 1 ladies at home to Inverloch and defeated Inverloch 96 shots to 48. Trish McCormack (s) won 38 to 10 shots, Glenda Trotman (s) won 30 to 18 shots and Rosa James won 28 to 20 shots. Division 3 ladies travelled to Mirboo North but were unable to come home with the spoils, losing 27 to 42 shots. There will be no ladies’ pennant this week, and round six will be played on November 11, with Division 1 away to Meeniyan and Division 3 at home to Wonthaggi. Wednesday, October 29 saw the midweek social bowls in action and the winners were J. Pendergast (s) and F. Filomeno with two wins plus 14. Runners-up were H. Forrester (s) and E. Coulter with two wins plus 13. Friday, October 31 social bowls saw the winners as J. Pendergast (s) and J. Lye on two wins plus 16. Runners-up was the pair of B. Harry (s) and B. Douglas with one win, one loss plus five. Saturday, November 1 saw all Leongatha teams at home with Division 1 against Lang Lang, defeating Lang Lang 108 shots to 45: W. Walker (s) won 33 to 18, J. Turner (s) 30 to 19 shots and J. Hall (s) won 45 to eight shots. Division 3 played Foster and defeated Foster 87 to 58 shots: R. Young (s) lost 20 to 24 shots, J. Pendergast (s) won 39 to 12 and B. Davidson (s) won 28 to 22. Division 4 were home

to Meeniyan and defeated Meeniyan 86 to 65 shots: G. Witherow (s) won 38 to 20 shots, E. Thompson (s) won 32 to 16 and R. Symmons (s) lost 16 to 29. Saturday, November 8 sees Division 1 away to Mirboo North, Division 3 away to Korumburra and Division 4 away to Lang Lang. Division 4 bowlers are to note Mirboo North have now withdrawn and in their place Lang Lang have been able to field teams. From now on any club that would have been drawn to play Mirboo North will now play Lang Lang instead. Sunday, November 2 saw the Leongatha club’s mixed triples and club sponsors tournament in action. The results will be in next week’s report. I have received a brief report that the Leongatha club is to play Inverloch on a date to be fixed, in the grand final of a state section championship, with the final to be played at the Leongatha Bowls Club greens. I hope to have further information regarding this event for the next report. Congratulations Leongatha and let’s hope you can top it off with a win. Reminders: Friday night, November 7 is the next Kitty Club tea night and also I have been advised there will be no Cup Day social bowls this year. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Buffalo indoor

Wednesday, October 29 AN enjoyable night of bowling this week, with 11 bowl-

ers, and good to have Ivon Brewer join us after travelling up north. Three teams of triples and one pair were selected, then some close games of bowls followed. In the first game a drawn game between Bill, Ian and Ivon, and Rod, Mary 9-9. Toni, Joe and Carolyn bowled steadily to have a 11-5 win over Charlie, Andrew and Joyce. The second game saw Toni continue on to another 11-5 win over Rod, and Bill scored his first win over Charlie 10-5. The third game saw another drawn game between Toni and Bill 6-6, and Charlie had his first win for the night beating Rod 6-3. Overall some good close games. The night’s winners were Toni (WWD) 13 ends +12, then Bill (DWD) 12 ends +5, third Charlie (LLW) 11 ends, and fourth Rod (DLL) 11 ends. Social bowls, Buffalo hall, Wednesday, 7.30pm - all welcome.

Inverloch MEN’S Triples on Thursday, October 30 saw 14 teams play four 12 end games. Winners, with 70 points, were Graeme Pope (S), Mick Yates and Jim Scott (alt. Ron Burge). Runners-up, with 66 points, were Brian Hensley (S), Paul Davis and Trevor Steer. Best last game, with 13 shots up, belonged to Trevor Scott (S), Nic Van Grunsven and George Scott. Next Thursday, November 6, reverts to the regular men’s social bowls day with names required by 11 am. Saturday November 1,

Inverloch Ladies

Winners: from left, Inverloch’s Carol Hughes, Cynthis Densley and Nell van Grunsven with borrowed Fish Creek player, Judy Lavarda.

Fish Creek OUR Ladies’ Annual Tournament was a great success on Friday with the weather, for once, being kind to us. We appreciate the support from various clubs, some of whom sent two and three teams. The ladies worked hard to produce a variety of cooking on our stall which is always popular. Thanks also to the RSL Leongatha for sponsoring our day. President Meree decorated our club to celebrate Halloween and she thanked the ladies and the green keeper for their work in making the day so successful. The winning team was from Inverloch: Carol Hughes, Cynthia Densley, Nell Van Grunsven and our own Judy Lavarda who replaced an absent Inverloch player. Runners-up were Port

Welshpool’s Marg McDonald, Anne Collins, Latna McLaine and Marg Allott. Better news from Pennant this week with the Ladies having their first win of the season, the Men’s Division Two won against Inverloch and Division Five drew with Toora. This week Division Two plays at Toora. The teams are unchanged and departure is 11.50 a.m. Division Five goes to San Remo and departs at 10.45 a.m. with the teams as follows: Ray Barham(S), Colin Bell, R. Everitt, A. Farrell. D. Stefani(S), Faye McKenzie, R. Constatine and Mark McKenzie. J. Lindeman(S), N. Buckland(Mgr), F. Carter and R. Poletti. Finally, welcome home to Ferbie after another stay in hospital. Also, it was good to see Ron Cousins visiting the club on Saturday.

WEDNESDAY was a nice calm day for Social Bowls. Such a relief from the windy weather earlier in the week. Two games of 10 ends were played and only one team claimed victory for both games. Congratulations to Sophie Brusamarello, Edith Perrett and Bev Kurrle. This was Sophie’s first game of Social Bowls at the club. Well done Sophie; now you have a reputation to maintain. Also seen back on the green was Pat Hancock. Glad to see former members of the club coming back

Pennant with Inverloch Divisions One and Three at home to Phillip Island Divisions Two and Three and Divisions Two, Four and Five travelling to the far reaches of the region playing Fish Creek, Phillip Island and Foster. Division One played the Island’s second Division One team and had a big win by 66 shots 114 – 48. Glen Scott (Skip), A. Pope, H. Rybalka and N. Hughes won by 21 shots 41 – 20. Ron Burge (Skip), G. Pope, W. Parks and newly promoted Gary Scott won by 22 shots 37 – 15 (another big win by the boys – well done guys). But getting the drinks for the first time this year were M. Coram (Skip), K. Gardiner, R. Gabb and J. Pinneri who won by 23 shots 36 – 13. Division Two at Fish Creek had a torrid time of it, losing by 13 shots, 61 – 74. Only one rink managed to secure two points and that was the rink of J. Sutcliffe (Skip), G. Hardy, J. Bjorksten and M. Raman 26 – 16. Division Three at home to Phillip Island failed to secure any points losing by 27 shots, 54 – 81. Division Four away at Phillip Island unfortunately couldn’t replicate last year’s heroics and went down by 32 shots, 52 – 84. However, the rink of Stan Drew (skip), H. Nation, J. Thornton and P. Davis won by the slimmest of margins, one shot and gained us two valuable points. Division Five were also beaten down at Foster by 12 shots, 65 – 77, which is a fair effort by the team. Bob Delahoy (swkip), Y. Kee, M. Scott and G. Blew gained their first win for the to join again. The raffles were won by Edith Perrett, Carol Waters and Pat Hancock. There is a Ladies Get Together on Wednesday, November 5 from 11.00am. It is a good forum to discuss news and views of items that are of interest to us all. Social bowls will follow the meeting starting at 12.30pm. A Lorraine Lea Linen Party will be held at the club on Monday, November 10 from 10.00am. A portion of sales will be given to the club. With the coming of summer, it is a good time to renew your linen for a new look.

Wednesday Social Bowls: from left, Edith Perrett, Bev Kurrle and Sophie Brusamarello were the only two game winners.

season, and what a fantastic win it was – 18 shots, 37 -19 a great win guys and gal. Wednesday, October 29 marked the beginning of Inverloch Bowls ‘Corporate’ bowling season, and a full capacity roll-out of thirty teams engaged in the usual hard fought barefoot competition. We saw dozens of familiar faces and a number of new teams and individual players, including a few whose appetites were whetted by the TryBowls experience of the previous two Sundays. Great to see them returning for more of the same.

Mardan Indoor IT was President’s Night this week and as such the final night for the year for Mardan bowlers. The members turned out enmasse as 18 of us came along for an enthusiastic and competitive night of bowling. It was nice to see Andy Plowman back, alas without his nomadic partner and wife Ann, who we hope to see before too long. It was also great to see Margaret Serafino who came along to keep an eye on Vito as well as putting down some great bowls. For the first time since the beginning of the year we had three mats out and played the traditional three by eight end games, albeit with teams of three players. Anyway, the battle lines were drawn and combat commenced. There were some high scoring wins and a drawn game along the way, with the runners-up position being decided on shots up. The prizes were traditional handmade ceramic pots which had been brought back by Vito from his home town in Italy; a nice thought since he was on holiday. And so we come to the moment of truth and the results for the night. Runners-up with two wins and a draw, 15ends +12shots: Jan Curtis, Margaret Campbell and Ian Hasty (S). Winners with three wins were: Denyse Menzies, Russell Grady and Vito Serafino (S). I would like to round off by thanking everyone who has supported the club over the past year and to all the lady members who kept us well fed at supper time. The year has been filled with lots of fun nights and success in the Pennant competition. Well done to both teams for their efforts in bringing the trophy home again. Congratulations to the winners and runners up in the club’s Singles competitions. Sadly we saw two of the club’s most dedicated members have to drop out this year due to health issues. I mean of course Ronnie and Jeannie Baker, who we miss seeing at the hall as much as you miss being there. We all wish you well for the future and stay safe. Finally thank you for your support of my writings and watch out you “Dummy Spitters.” Remember, I see everything! See you at the break up dinner on November 10.

Meeniyan

Runner-up: from left, Port Welshpool’s Marg McDonald, Anne Collins, Latna McLaine and Marg Allott.

Not shorts weather: Bill Fisher, Harry Forrester and Russell Trotman bowled in between showers at Leongatha on Saturday.

THE fickle spring weather played havoc with pennant last week. Division one playing at Foster on Tuesday managed four ends before play was abandoned due to heavy rain. This Tuesday is our Cup Day celebrations so no bowls until November 11 when we

play Leongatha at home. Thursday’s three, four and five Bankers Triples was played in ideal conditions. Winners were a combined Meeniyan team with Jack Lindeman, Ray Barham and Colin Bell (Fish Creek) runners up. Also winning three games was Keith Marsh’s Korumburra team. Saturday Pennant was played in extremely trying condition with strong gusty winds & frequent showers. There was no joy for either team with Division Two away to Corinella and going down on all rinks. Score 48 to 89. Division Four was away to Leongatha and had one winning rink with the Leongatha winning 86 shots to 65. Next week both teams are at home with the twos playing Loch and the fours playing Korumburra. Monthly Triples is on Thursday 6. Our six week corporate bowls pairs begins on Tuesday 11 and our Invitation Fours has been changed to Monday 17. Lists are up for both Ladies and Men’s Singles and Pairs events with a very strict time line.

Tarwin Lower THINGS seem to be getting off on a really good roll at the club at present. Last Tuesday saw Division Two ladies win overall at Korumburra by two shots and the Division Three ladies playing at home won overall against Korumburra by four shots. The next game for Division Two will be against Phillip Island at home and Division Three will be playing Foster again at Tarwin. This will be played on November 11 as there is no game on Melbourne Cup Day. Saturday Pennant was played under the most trying conditions with many hats disappearing over the fence and green. It was so cold the men were starting to turn blue. Amazing what lengths bowlers will go to for the love of the game. This was a great result for Tarwin’s Division Three teams winning overall by over 40 shots against Wonthaggi. Then to top off the winning streak Division Five won overall by three shots. It was a good game for Peter Henwood as this was his first game back at Pennant after a bad trot health wise. Well done Peter. Friday afternoon was again a most enjoyable time for all with the lucky membership draw going to Peter Henwood who is in luck at the moment. The seafood raffle went to Lee O’Donohue who was down visiting Mum (Pat) and Dad (Jamie). The win sure saved Pat a bit of cooking (oh, that’s right, Jamie does most of the cooking)! On Thursday Tarwin Ladies will be hosting their Tournament Day which is expected to be a great day for all those competing. Our Christmas raffle is now on display in the club rooms and raffle books are sitting waiting for the lucky purchasers. The raffle will be drawn at the club’s Christmas Dinner evening to be held on December 13. Just make sure you get your tickets early for this raffle which has been titled “The Christmas Cheer Raffle” and of course the winners will have plenty of Christmas

Cheer. If you are looking for a token Christmas gift don’t forget to check our Books for Sale. There are some great titles amongst them. Carol has been informed that new jackets should be available in the next two weeks. Looking forward to that. Our Barefoot Bowls will be commencing on Tuesday, November 11. If you are uncertain about final details please phone Mick Bowman on 0429 613 044. We are expecting another great season of community fun.

South Gippsland pennant bowls Division 1: Inverloch 16114 d Phillip Island White 0-48; Leongatha 16-108 d Lang Lang 0-45; Korumburra 16-96 d Mirboo North 0-49; Phillip Island Blue 14-89 d Wonthaggi 2-68. Division 2: Wonthaggi 4-61 lt Toora 12-65; Corinella 16-89 d Meeniyan 0-48; Loch 2-59 lt San Remo 14-85; Fish Creek 14-74 d Inverloch 2-61. Division 3: Inverloch 0-54 lt Phillip Island 16-81; Leongatha 14-89 d Foster 2-58; San Remo 16-74 d Korumburra 0-54; Tarwin Lower 15-92 d Wonthaggi 1-52. Division 4: Wonthaggi 2-64 lt Port Welshpool 14-66; Leongatha 14-86 d Meeniyan 2-65; Korumburra 16-86 d Lang Lang 0-44; Phillip Island 14-84 d Inverloch 2-52. Division 5: Loch 2-45 lt Phillip Island 14-102; Foster 14-77 d Inverloch 2-65; Fish Creek 9-67 drew Toora 7-67; Corinella 2-58 lt San Remo 14-75; Tarwin Lower 14-71 d Wonthaggi 2-68.

Ladders

Division 1 Inverloch .......................+133 Korumburra ...................+86 Phillip Island Blue .............-8 Wonthaggi .........................+1 Leongatha.........................+14 Mirboo North ....................-66 Phillip Island White ..........-47 Lang Lang .......................-113 Division 2 San Remo ........................+79 Corinella .........................+50 Toora .................................-1 Loch .................................-41 Fish Creek ........................-13 Meeniyan ..........................-22 Wonthaggi ........................-13 Inverloch ......................... -39 Division 3 Tarwin Lower ............. +107 Phillip Island ..................+83 Leongatha ........................+3 Korumburra ................. +19 San Remo .........................-25 Wonthaggi ....................... -36 Foster ............................... -88 Inverloch ...........................-63 Division 4 Port Welshpool ..............+25 Phillip Island ................. +53 Wonthaggi ......................+34 Leongatha ..................... +37 Korumburra ......................+30 Inverloch ..........................-28 Meeniyan ......................... -43 Lang Lang ......................-108 Division 5 Toora ..............................+66 Tarwin Lower .............. -+15 Wonthaggi ......................+41 Phillip Island ..................+53 Fish Creek .......................+17 San Remo ...........................-0 Foster ................................-15 Corinella............................-23 Loch .................................-76 Inverloch ..........................-78

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Next Week: Kiss of Death Div 1: Phillip Island White (home) no match for Phillip Island Blue by 21 shots. Wonthaggi (home) again no match for top of the table Inverloch. Inverloch to win by 26 shots. Lang Lang (home) may just pull a major surprise over Korumburra and win a close one by 2 shots. Mirboo North (home) will also pull another surprise and upset Leongatha with a narrow 4 shot win.

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Round 5 - October 28

Division 1: Foster v Meeniyan - washed out 8 points each. San Remo 12/71 (6 shots) d Wonthaggi (1) 4/65 (J. Brown 30 d J. Burns 17, J. Cohen 22 lt A. Green 23, R. Dennis 19 lt K. Simpson 25). Phillip Island 16/99 (54 shots) d Wonthaggi (2) -/45 (D. Wagner 36 d K. Bird 15, P. Francis 33 d J. Kellow 12, R. Eames 30 d D. Jenson 18). Leongatha 16/96 (48 shots) d Inverloch -/48 (R. James 28 d A. Tschiderer 20, G. Trotman 30 d L. Luby 18, T. McCormack 38 d C. Hughes 10). Division 2: Tarwin Lower 14/74 (2 shots) d Korumburra 2/72 (H. Twite 19 lt D. Williams 35, R. Griffiths 24 d J. McVeigh 20, H. Marshall 31 d M. Goad 17). Inverloch 14/70 (15 shots) d Corinella 2/55 (D. Patterson 18 lt J. Brown 21, M. Flett 27 d P. Scammell 16, J. Arnold 25 d J. Carter 18). Loch 14/72 (14 shots) d San Remo 2/58 (V. Kennedy 24 lt C. Starford 25, G. Garry 24 d V Ryan 13, J. Miller 24 d J. Farquhar 20). Fish Creek 13/65 (1 shot) d Port Welshpool 3/64 (F. McKenzie 19 drew A. Collins 19, M. Smith 20 lt M. McDonald 29, M. Bath 26 d L. McLaine 16). Phillips Island 16/82 (24 shots) d Toora -/58 (J. Boyce 35 d B. Curram 16, D. Reynolds 23 d R. Richardson 19, L. Waters 24 d K. Barwick 23. Lang Lang - bye - 16 points. Division 3: Foster -/15 forfeited to Wonthaggi 14/15. Tarwin Lower 12/46 (4 shots) d Korumburra 2/42 (V. Martin 28 d M. Wrench 18, M. Cridge 18 lt C. Moore 24). Mirboo North 14/69 (42 shots) d Leongatha -/27 (D. Stein 30 d M. Rayson 18, R. Spark 39 d C. Harry 9). Inverloch - bye - 14 points.

Ladders

Division 1 San Remo ....................+113 Inverloch ...................... +29 Phillip Island................ +95 Wonthaggi (1) .............. +57 Leongatha...................... +55 Foster.............................. -85 Meeniyan........................ -70 Wonthaggi (2) .............. -194 Division 2 Inverloch .................... +123 Loch ............................ +103 Korumburra ................ +72 Phillip Island................. -34 Corinella........................ +21 Tarwin Lower ................... -4 San Remo ...................... +12 Port Welshpool ................. -4 Lang Lang .................... -102 Toora .............................. -48 Fish Creek .................... -139 Division 3 Mirboo North .............. +77 Wonthaggi .................... +61 Inverloch ...................... +51 Leongatha ..................... -27 Tarwin Lower ................. -63 Foster.............................. -70 Korumburra .................... -29

58 55 50 49 39 38 26 5 75 62 49 48 47 46 39 37 34 26 17 61 58 54 40 28 21 18

Astonishing medals haul WONTHAGGI veteran players won an astonishing sixteen medals at the Australian Veterans Table Tennis Championships played in Tasmania between October 18 and 25 (six gold, one silver and nine bronze). This is an amazing result from a small country association but one that Wonthaggi Table Tennis is getting used to. Similar results have been notched up over the past years with Wonthaggi veteran players continuing to compete regularly for Victoria and for Australia on the world stage. Congratulations to Mick Wright, Michael Ede, Averil Roberts, Patricia Denier, Case deBondt and Dirk Holwerda. Mick Wright was the top Over 70’s player at the Championships. He also won the third highest medals of any player (four gold, one silver and two bronze) in teams, doubles and singles events. Case deBondt won gold in the Over 75’s Doubles and Averil Roberts won gold in the Over 60’s Teams event. Michael notched up three bronze and Case and Averil won two bronze each. The Wonthaggi Junior Championships will be held at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre this Thursday, November 6. There has been a surge of interest in junior table tennis this year under juniors coach Bruce Harmer, and a record turn up is expected for the various events. These include Under 11, Under 14 and Under 18, a

Medalists: from left, Wonthaggi players Case deBondt, Michael Ede, Averil Roberts, Mick Wright, and Dirk Holwerda between them won a haul of 16 medals at the Australian Veterans Table Tennis Cjampionships played in Tasmania. Absent Patricia Denier. Handicap Singles and the novelty Jumbo Ball event is always popular. Cost to cover all events entered is $5 per player. Under 11 entries commence at 6pm sharp and players are asked to be at the table tennis centre no later than 5.45pm Under 14 players to be present by 6.30pm and Under

18 players by 7pm. The B Grade competition rounds have finished and the semi finals will be played on Thursday November 13. The leading player final result for this season goes to eleven year old Archie Paxton. Club contacts: Bruce 56 722130, Nancy 56 744628, Trish 56 723421 or find us on Facebook.

• Leongatha table tennis

Finals start this week PLEASE come and witness three great grand final matches in one evening on Tuesday, November 18 at 7pm.

That’s right, how time flies. The pointy end of the season is here already. Best of luck to all the players going into the finals. All presentations will commence at the conclusion of the grand final game. Please read the bulletins in the club rooms and keep your eye on the newspapers to keep up to date. The top four teams in each section will play off (November 2014). A Grade: Round 1 Tuesday, November 4 at 7pm, Round 2 Tuesday, November 11 at 7pm, Round 3 Tuesday, November 18 at 7pm. A Reserve: Round 1 Wednesday, November 5 at 7pm, Round 2 Tuesday, Noember 11 at 7pm, Round 3 November 18 at 7pm. B Grade: Round 1 Wednesday, November 5 at 5pm, Round 2 Tuesday, November 11 at 7pm, Round 3 November 18 at 7pm. Could everyone attending please bring a plate to share. The last games of the round looked like: A Grade: Aliens 6-20 d Dodgers 5-20, Holy Grail 9-26 d Guinea Pigs 2-12, Hopefuls 6-21 d T Birds 5-18, 4wards 6-19 d MMK 5-18, JAM 7-22

d sdraWkcaB 4-16. A Reserve: JBJ 5-17 d CEM 4-15, Uchiha 7-21 d No Names 4-15, SKJ 6-18 d Titans 1-4. B Grade: Jaffa’s 4-14 d AJ’s 1-4, Stingers 5-15 d Dragon Balls 0-0, Vic Champs 2-7 d Smarties 1-3, Hogs 3-10 d Batters 2-6. Ladders

A Grade JAM ....................... 28-106-343 Hopefuls ...................20-91-318 Dodgers ....................18-98-350 MMK .......................18-92-345 And we say commiserations and thank you to Holy Grail .................18-87-318 T Birds .................... 16-101-326 Aliens .......................16-90-318 4wards ......................16-88-315 sdraW kcaB .................8-71-276 Guinea Pigs .................0-60-243 A Reserve Uchiha ......................20-93-308 CEM .........................18-84-302 SKJ...........................16-81-285 No Names .................14-77-274 And we say commiserations and thank you to JBJ ............................12-69-258 Titans ........................10-54-200 B Grade Hogs .........................20-42-136 Vic Champs..............20-34-109 Stingers .................... 16-35-118 Jaffas ..........................12-30-95 And we say commiserations and thank you to Batters...........................8-24-87 Smarties ........................8-23-85 AJs ................................6-23-85 Dragon Balls .................6-15-54

A reminder to all players and their families about the end of year dinner planned for Tuesday, November 25 at the Leongatha RSL at 7pm. All welcome but your seats need to be confirmed. Contact Michael or Tammy Holwerda 5664 0178 or 0427 681 480 school holiday activity.

Animal farm: from left, Inverloch’s Mackenzie and Georgia Slidders befriend a lamb at the Run for Narelle fundraiser on Saturday.

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis AFTER October weather was so good, this week was the other extreme with washouts in all sections. Inverloch were big winners against Mardan, Koony and Leongatha had a closer game and the last set was washed out but Koony had the points. Leongatha North and BurraPI washed out early in the day. In B Grade Berrys Creek and Longshots were big winners over Young Ones and Inverloch respectively. Leongatha versus Leongatha North had a close match. Well done to all players. The other two matches were washed out. Only one match was played in Section 3. Well done to these young players. It is very encouraging to see tiebreakers and young players having a win. Don’t forget to put

players’ names on the back of the sheet if they are playing their first game for the team.

Results

Section 1: Inverloch 9.72 d Mardan 0.25, Koonwarra 5.5.56 d Leongatha 3.5.47, Leongatha North v Burra-PI wash out. Section 2: Leongatha 5.60 d Leongatha North 4.56, Longshots 9.72 d Inverloch 0.25, Berrys Creek 8.70 d Young Ones 1.25, Koonwarra v Outtrim wash out, Baromi v Hallston wash out. Section 3: Leongatha Yellow 5.44 d Outtrim 2.40, Mardan Red v Baromi Black wash out, Baromi Gold v Leongatha Green wash out, Mardan Blue bye.

Ladders

Section 1 Inverloch ..............................45.0 Burra-P/I..............................33.5 Leongatha North .................32.5 Koonwarra ...........................27.5 Leongatha..............................17.5 Mardan ....................................7.0

Section 2 Longshots .............................46.0 Berrys Creek........................39.0 Hallston ................................36.5 Outtrim ................................33.5 Koonwarra.............................28.5 Baromi...................................26.5 Leongatha North ...................23.0 Leongatha..............................21.0 Inverloch ...............................16.0 Young Ones .............................5.0

Section 3 Mardan Red.........................29.5 Baromi Gold ........................29.0 Baromi Black .......................24.0 Leongatha Green .................23.5 Mardan Blue..........................20.5 Leongatha Yellow .................14.5 Outtrim ..................................10.5

ALBERTON FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at Tarwin Football Club on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 8pm

AGM BUSINESS: 1. To confirm minutes of 2013 AGM 2. To receive reports 3. To receive financial statements 4. To appoint Board of Management Directors 5. To adopt By-Laws as per Constitution 11.1 6. Annual levies 7. 2015 Draw Lynn Whelan, South Gippsland Operations Manager

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Runners think pink for Narelle

Ready, set, go: Elmo (from Bass Coast Character Mascots) led the children at the starting line before the fun run began at the Run for Narelle fundraiser on Saturday.

By Tayla Kershaw DESPITE wet weather woes, $10,000 was raised during the Run for Narelle fundraiser in Inverloch on Saturday. Around $2000 had been raised in early registrations before the event had started. Half the proceeds will be going to the breast cancer foundation. The other half will be given to Inverloch’s Narelle Jones who was diagnosed with breast cancer in July. Her friends organised the fun run and family day to help raise awareness for the disease and help her out with the costs of treatment and travel.

The event started at 9.30am and ran until 2pm at The Glade. There was plenty to do including face painting, hairspraying, nail painting, a jellybean count, an animal farm, a raffle, a show put on by Inverloch’s young magician Hamish “Hamizzil” Scothern and a visit from Elmo and other characters thanks to Bass Coast Character Mascots. Live music was provided by Mark Finsterer on the guitar. The small children’s fun run was held first, followed by a five kilometre fun run at 12pm. Many people got into the spirit of the day by wearing tutus and other pink items of clothing. “We’ve been planning this event since September,”

organiser Jacqui Haysom said. “We told her on the night she did the hair shaving party and she was very overwhelmed. She would’ve loved to be there.” Narelle was represented on the day by her friends, her loving family, husband Luke and children Abbie and Liam. “We went and saw her Saturday night. She was extremely grateful,” Jacqui said. The fundraising will continue next year. A disco night will be held for Narelle when she recovers. This will include a silent auction. “We are holding it at a time when she can celebrate with us,” Jacqui said. “So come along and join in next year.”

Little Athletics

Think pink: from left, Korumburra’s Lilly Perks and Paris Nicholas wore plenty of pink to support Narelle Jones on Saturday.

Record broken in power leap Local Meet 2 Wonthaggi 28/10/14

Perfect twilight for starter’s gun THE twilight event brought perfect weather and more personal bests and records for the season. Leongatha Little Athletics convened on Thursday, October 30 with a large number of athletes making the most of the evening event. Some 107 enthusiastic athletes plus 12 on-trackers took to the field and many of them achieved personal bests. Another record fell. Under 15 athlete Ethan Bath broke a

centre record this week in Triple Jump with a massive leap of 11.01m taking the record from fellow athlete Joel Norton who set the record with a jump of 10.68m set on 17/11/2013. Thank you to all the parents and athletes for another successful meet. Please remember you can now access your results at www.resultshq.com.au We return to Saturday competition this week and are preparing for Regional Relays which are coming up later in November.

Record leap: Ethan Bath landed a centre record with a 11.01m jump.

Beloved family: from left, Liam, Luke and Abbie Jones supported wife and mother Narelle at Run for Narelle on Saturday.

Triple Jump: Under 16 competitor Brodie Anderson jumped 8.95 metres in the Triple Jump.

Men’s middle distance: Men’s 400 metres was won by Josh Plumb in 1.01.66 mins. Second was Brenton Taber in 1.11.35 mins.

Triple Jump: Open Women: Emma Plumb 5.43m. Masters Men: Raymond Slade 7.25m. Open Men: Brenton Taber 10.48m, Josh Plumb 10.18m, Michael Green 9.08m. U/18 Men: Sam Peters 8.09m. U/16 Men: Brodie Anderson 8.95m. U/14 Men: Jarrod Anderson (Invite) 7.31m, Cooper Smith (Invite) 6.92m, Rohan Slade 6.90m. Discus: Open Women: Emma Plumb 15.23m, Sarah Lewis 12.12m. U/20 Women: Sandra Plumb 11.60m. Masters Men: David Green 25.58m (record), Steve Plumb 22.48m, Raymond Slade 13.73m. Open Men: Michael Green 23.19m, Josh Plumb 20.73m, Brenton Taber 20.70m. U/18 Men: Sam Peters 13.34m. U/16 Men: Brodie Anderson 27.50m. U/14 Men: Rohan Slade 17.16m, Cooper Smith (Invite) 14.35m, Jarrod Anderson (Invite) 14.16m. 100m: Open Women: Sarah Lewis 14.81sec, Emma Plumb 17.25sec. U/20 Women: Carrie Luck 16.12sec, Sandra Plumb 16.41sec. Masters Men: Raymond Slade 15.21sec. Open Men: Brenton Taber 12.97sec, Josh Plumb 13.13sec, Michael Green 14.05sec. U/18 Men: Sam Peters 14.56sec. U/16 Men: Brodie Anderson 13.96sec.

U/14 Men: Cooper Smith (Invite) 14.23sec, Jarrod Anderson (Invite)14.86sec, Rohan Slade 17.24sec. 400m: Open Women: Sarah Lewis 1.09.46min, Emma Plumb 1.49.85min. U/20 Women: Carrie Luck 1.36.64min, Sandra Plumb 1.49.85min. Open Men: Josh Plumb 1.01.66min, Brenton Taber 1.11.35min. U/18 Men: Sam Peters 1.24.85min. U/16 Men: Brodie Anderson 1.02.52min. U/14 Men: Cooper Smith (Invite) 1.23.45min, Jarrod Anderson (Invite) 1.24.42min, Rohan Slade 1.33.61min. Shot Put: Open Women: Sarah Lewis 5.31m, Emma Plumb 5.12m . Masters Men: David Green 9.44m (record), Steve Plumb 7.36m. Open Men: Michael Green 9.07m, Brenton Taber 8.23m. U/18 Men: Sam Peters 6.84m. U/16 Men: Brodie Anderson 7.65m. U/14 Men: Jarrod Anderson (Invite) 7.76m, Cooper Smith (Invite) 6.92m, Rohan Slade 5.77m AV Shield Round 4 – Nunawading: U/18 Women: Sharna Warry Triple Jump 10.18m. Open Women: Sarah Lewis Shot Put 5.09m, 800m 2.33.10min. Masters Women: Caroline Beischer 2.45.60min 800m. U/14 Men: Ben Beischer 800m 2.35.80min. Masters Men 60+: Russ Dickenson 3000m Walk 18.35.60min.

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thestar.com.au • LEONGATHA TRACK CYCLING

They’re racing FRIDAY night racing for the 2014/2015 season started on Friday night. Following the past two Wednesday nights of training with over 20 cyclists in action, this Friday night the club had to contend with holidays and riders saving themselves for racing on Saturday and Sunday at the indoor velodrome at Northcote. Consequently there were only small fields in action. The club welcomed new riders Dylan Adams and Kaleb Jans and both went really well. Our normal program of a one lap time trial to start the night saw some close times recorded but most riders were still not moving well so there is plenty of room for improvement over the season. In the Junior section, Kaleb Jans put in a good first time at 48.04 sec. Fleur Timmins recorded 41.60 sec and Thomas Fitzgerald just a fraction faster at 41.35 sec. In the Senior field Will Lumby was the best at 32.13sec. He was followed by Harrison Mclean34.52, Dylan Adams 34.62, Bernadette Fitzgerald 36.52 and Kevin Feely at 36.71 sec.

The handicapper used those times to set marks for a one lap dash. Fleur Timmins (5m) held onto her lead over Thomas Fitzgerald (scr) all the way to the line rounding up Kaleb Jans (70) in the process. In the Senior race we were missing some quality pushers for the start so this allowed Will Lumby (Scr) to quickly round up the field and score an easy win from Kevin feely (50) and Bernadette Fitzgerald (40). With one race as a sighter the handicap tried a second time to weave some magic. In the Junior one lap dash, Kaleb Jans(110m) opened his account with a great win ahead of Thomas (10) and Fleur (Scr). In the Senior division over two laps, Kevin Feely (100) defied the chasers to lead all the way and win from Dylan Adams (50) and Will Lumby (Scr). As it was the first night and riders were finding the intense efforts pretty demanding, the next round of races was sprint matches. In the Junior division, Fleur grabbed the win from Thomas and Kaleb. In the Senior section, the first heat saw Dylan Adams take the win from

Kevin and Bernadette. In the second sprint it was Will taking the win over Harrison. The Juniors fronted for a second sprint heat and this time it was Thomas winning from Fleur and Kaleb. After a short rest they were back on the track for the last race, a three lap scratch race with a difference. The starter gave Kaleb a start of around 120m and he held this lead until 20m from the line when Thomas and Fleur shot past to take the major podium places. In the Senior eight lap scratch race, the riders swapped turns until around three laps to go when Will Lumby shot round the bunch and lifted the pace. After a lap the field was back together and jostling for the leadout in the sprint. At the line it was an easy win to Will from Kevin and Dylan. Training will be on again on Wednesday night. Any one keen to give it a try is welcome to come along and have club coach Tony Smith introduce them to track cycling. Perhaps they can be like Kaleb and Dylan and move on to a successful first night of racing.

New rider: at the Leongatha velodrome on Friday night, October 31, new junior rider Kaleb Jans receives assistance from the starter Lindsay Love for the three lap Junior Scratch Race. In the background, Fleur Timmins and Thomas Fitzgerald wait.

Runners brave the cold WITH steady rain in the hours leading up to this week’s Inverloch Park Run, many runners chose to stay in bed and keep warm. However, 29 dedicated runners and walkers braved the conditions on Saturday morning. With the finish area under water, the start and finish lines were moved so runners could run towards shelter. Carl Kennedy, a runner with a holiday home in the area, was down for the weekend and led the field over the modified course, setting a new personal best (PB) and breaking the 49

to 49 age record with a run of 18:28. He was followed by locals Bill Barry and Tony O’Connell who ran it in PB times as well. Heather Farley was the first female, running in at 24:45, closely followed by Leanne Ball in 25:05. There were a total of 12 PBs set on the day. It was suspected runners were running harder to get out of the rain. A big congratulations goes to the junior runners Addie Pykett and Caelan Owens who both broke the 30 minute barrier for the first time. A big thank you goes to the volunteers Bill Barbour, Jordan Corson, Ste-

phen Pykett and Heather Sullivan who ventured out and stood around in the cold conditions. The warm drinks at the bakery later were very popular. Next Saturday the parkrunner of the month of October will be presented at the pre-run briefing. All runners are encouraged to come along and congratulate the inaugural winner. Briefing is always at 7.45am at the stump. Men’s placing: Carl Kennedy (VM45-49) of Victorian Road Runners was first over the line in 18:28 – first time in two appearances. Bill Barry (VM35-39) of Wonthaggi Road Runners was second over the line in 19:30. Tony

O’Connell (VM45-49) of TXR Runners was third over the line in 20:20. Current standing in the men’s annual point competition: Glenn Sullivan (Wonthaggi Road Runners) 791 points, Tony O’Connell (TXR Runners) 734 points and Nathan Castle 711 points. Women’s placing: Heather Farley (VW6064) was first (10th overall) over the line in 24:45 – first time in two appearances. Leanne Ball (VW45-49) was second (11th overall) over the line in 25:05. Nicole Walsh (VW45-49) of Launceston Athletic Club was third (13th overall) over the line in 27:43. Current standing in the women’s annual points competition: Addie Pykett 671 points, Jacqui M O’Connell 587 points and Nicole Walsh (Launceston Athletics Club) 581

points. The following runners recorded the best age grade scores: Carl Kennedy was graded 78.61 per cent for the time 18.28 (first overall). Heather Farley was graded 77.31 per cent for the time 24.45 (10th overall). Tony O’Connell was graded 71.39 per cent for the time 20:20 (third overall). Of the 29 runners this week, three were first timers and representatives of six different athletics clubs took park. The Inverloch Park Run started on September 13 and since then 295 different runners, including participants from 16 athletics clubs. They have completed 665 runs covering a total distance of 3425 kilometres and 184 new PBs have been set.

Made it: father and son Ryan (right) and Caelan Owens cross the finish line at the Park Run on Saturday.

South Gippsland Walking and Adventure Club Taking a break: from left, Pat Williams, Josie Lomagno, Steve Collins, Sue Steward, Sally Donaldson, Chris and Martin Stone, Steve Horton, Kaye Walton, Peter Hosking and Ron Kelly spent five days paddling on the amazing Murray River from Tocumwal to Barmah, October 26 to 31.

Proud runner: junior runner Addie Pykett broke the 30 minute barrier for the first time during Saturday’s Park Run.

Brave volunteer: thanks went out to volunteer Jordan Corson for being the backup timer during the bad weather on Saturday morning.

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Weather plays havoc • A Grade Division 1 IT was so cold on Saturday men at the Inverloch Bowling Club were reportedly turning blue.

The weather also played havoc with the cricket fixture forcing several matches to be abandoned. A Grade, Division One saw two matches underway. Wonthaggi Workmens hosted Inverloch, won the toss and went into bat on an overcast, cool and blustery day. Darien Mathews made short work of the top order batsman with Tim Hooper out for 15 and when he had Sam Huitema trapped lbw for five, Inverloch was three down for 37. Lewis Rankin proved invaluable and with four wickets cheaply taken for 26 the visitors were struggling at the crease and had to be satisfied with an innings total of only 117 which would be hard to defend against the in form Workmens. For the Workmens Taberner opened after having a field day with four catches earlier and made 37 before being bowled by James Sheerin with the score on 61. At the end of the day’s play, Jason Smith is on 27 and Will Rankin 20. Wonthaggi is away to a flying start with 1/96, 24 overs bowled. The Imperials without a win so far hosted Town with two from four and winning the toss decided to bat. It put in its best performance so far and will be hoping 219 is enough to get its first win on the board. The early signs were fa-

miliar with the team reeling at two for six but Rowen McLennan held firm and together with Christian Silkstone he steadied the ship. Ryan Higgins coming in at number five found form and his 68, which included 11 fours, was the lynch pin of the innings. Troy Williams 36 helped make the afternoon in the middle a worthwhile outing although there was no support from the tail which crumbled easily. For Town Madura Weerasinghe Silva with 4/78 off 29 overs worked hard and Sam Clark with 5/42 off 15 were the bowlers to contend with. At the end of the day play, having faced six overs, Town is 0/9 and the scene is set for an entertaining day’s cricket next weekend. TOWN v IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials R. McLennan b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ......33 J. O’Loughlin c. J. Bolge b. S. Clark ..............................1 L. Rogers c. N. Johnston b. A. Ratnayake ......................1 C. Silkstone c. N. Johnston b. S. Clark ............................21 R. Higgins c. M. Smith b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ......68 T. Williams b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ......36 G. Sauvarin lbw. b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ........8 J. Ginnane b. S. Clark ..............13 T. Sauvarin b. S. Clark ...............2 Z. Price b. S. Clark .....................1 L. Wright n.o. ...........................14 Extras ......................................21 Total .......................................219 Bowling: A. Ratnayake 1/41, S. Clarkk 5/42, M. WeerasingheSilva 4/78, S. Browne 0/17, A. Hickey 0/21. 1st innings Town N. Johnston n.o. .........................8 J. Bolge n.o. ...............................2 Extras ........................................8 Total ...............................0/19 (cc) Bowling: Z. Price 0/0, L. Wright 0/7, L. Rogers 0/4, T. Sau-

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 5 - November 1 & 8 Home team Grade A1 Won Miners Won Workmens Town Nerrena Grade A2 Fish Crk-Tarwin MDU Kilcunda-Bass Foster Grade B1 Inverloch OMK Phillip Island Imperials Grade B2 Kilcunda-Bass Koon-L/RSL Poowong-Loch Grade C1 Won Workmens Nerrena MDU Town Grade C2 Won Miners Glen Alvie Kilcunda-Bass Koon-L/RSL OMK

Away Team

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OMK Inverloch Imperials Phillip Island

Won Rec McMhn Scorp 2 L Turf

G. Laird V. Baskerville C. Salmon A. Stride

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Korumburra Poowong-Loch Glen Alvie Koon-L/RSL

FC Turf Meen Rec Butch W FGC

M. Heenan A. Jordan A. Roberts T. Grace

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Inv Rec Outt Cowes EC 1

B. Bek N. Barnes G. Stabb G. Adams

v Glen Alvie v Korumburra v Won Miners

Bass 1 J. Curry Koon Rec I. Thomas Loch Rec N. Grabham

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Inverloch Phillip Island OMK Imperials

WSC Nerr Rec Dumb Scorp 2

TBA TBA N. Graydon TBA

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Phillip Island Won Workmens Korumburra Poowong-Loch Bye

Won Nth Dalyston Bass 2 M McK

TBA TBA TBA TBA

Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741. Please note all games start at 1pm.

varin 0/0. WON WORKMENS v INVERLOCH 1st innings Won Workmens T. Hooper c. W. Taberner b. D. Mathews ......................15 B. Osborne c. D. Clark b. R. Thomas ..........................6 S. Huitema lbw. b. D. Mathews ........................5 M. Thomas c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin..........................15 G. Britt c. D. Clark b. L. Rankin............................3 R. Thomas c&b. D. Clark ..........7 J. Baker lbw. b. D. Clark ..........21 D. Turton c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin............................9 J. Thomas c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin............................0 J. Sheerin n.o. ...........................27 J. Liddle c. D. Clark b. K. Rotthier..........................3 Extras ........................................6 Total ....................................... 117 Bowling: R. Thomas 1/22, D. Mathews 2/27, K. Rotthier 1/13, L. Rankin 4/26, D. Clark 2/26. 1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. G. Britt b. J. Sheerin ..........................37 J. Smith n.o. .............................27 W. Rankin n.o...........................20 Extras ......................................12 Total ......................................1/96 Bowling: R. Thomas 0/25, J. Thomas 0/14, J. Sheerin 1/20, M. Thomas 0/22, T. Hooper 0/4.

• A Grade, Division 2 THE weekend saw extremely trying conditions with strong gusty winds and frequent showers.

The weather forced play in the match between Foster and Koonwarra L/RSL to be postponed until next weekend when they will play a one day match. Unbeaten this far, Meeniyan Dumbalk United is in a strong position at the end of the first innings with the visiting team from Poowong Loch 9/117 off its 70 overs. Adam Eddy put in a titanic performance. Twenty three overs yielded MDU four wickets at a cost of only 36 runs. Nine of Eddy’s overs were maidens. He is one of the star bowlers of the competition and almost single handedly he had Poowong Loch four wickets down for three runs. Cameron Cutler top scored for Poowong Loch with 35 before he also fell victim to Eddy. Mark Le Page too bowled 10 impressive overs and took two scalps for 13 runs. Korumburra with three wins travelled down to Fish Creek to play Fish Creek Tarwin which has one win, won the toss and elected to bat. Fish Creek Tarwin had Korumburra all out for 171 in over 60. Alistair Straw had a field day with the ball taking 6/33 off 17 overs. John Pouw was also effective with 2/11 off five overs. Opener Justin Cook was out for a duck and when his opposite number Kallon Rigby was out for three, Korumburra was in disarray at two for nine. Shane Dole, Illan Osman, Pierrre Dunlevie and Kyle Dorman, all making it into the twenties, were the highest scorers. With Korumburra in the field, Kyle Dorman tore through Fish Creek Tarwin’s top order and has left it with a mountain to climb. Dorman’s five overs yielded four wickets and

ceded only one run. Dorman did not inflict all of the damage though; Shane Dole’s four overs saw two wickets fall and only two runs. Owen Straw, Ossie Brennan, and Wayne Cocksedge all departed the crease for ducks and Fish Creek Tarwin is in the ropes at 6/29. Glen Alvie is 0/5 after nine overs in reply to Kilcunda/Bass 9/120 (dec). Trevor Aplin top scored for Killy/Bass with 44, the one bright spot mid innings where all before and all after fell victim to targeted bowling by Dean Williams and Jeremy Wheeler particularly, and ably assisted Daniel Hales. Both teams have two wins after round four so Glen Alvie will be chasing hard for the win next weekend. MDU v POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch W. Pollock c. J. Burge b. A. Eddy ..............................0 K. Miller c. N. Eddy b. J. Burge ..............................1 A. Fisher b. A. Eddy...................0 C. Knox c. M. Martin b. A. Eddy ............................ 11 A. Sheedy b. A. Eddy .................0 N. Allen c. A. Eddy b. M. Le Page .......................17 C. Cutler c. M. Martin b. N. Eddy ............................36 L. Miller c. S. McRae b. M. Le Page .........................2 B. Hall n.o. ...............................22 M. Loader c. M. Cantwell b. S. Arnup .............................3 M. Hancock n.o. .......................15 Extras ...................................... 11 Total ....................................9/117 Bowling: A. Eddy 4/36, J. Burge 1/10, M. Cantwell 0/15, M. Le Page 2/13, N. Eddy 1/14, S. Arnup 1/21. FISH CREEK-TARWIN v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra J. Cook c. O. Straw b. A. Straw..............................0 K. Rigby c. W. Cocksedge b. A. Straw..............................3 S. Dole c. O. Brennan b. A. Straw............................22 D. Salmon c. W. Cocksedge b. A. Straw..............................9 I. Osman c. G. Webster b. C. Fisher ...........................27 P. Dunlevie n.o. b. W. Cocksedge...................27 K. Dorman b. A. Straw.............29 T. Lucas c. J. Danckert b. A. Straw............................16 P. Edwards b. J. Pouw ..............12 A. Tagliaferro n.o. ......................4 A. Meade b. J. Pouw ..................4 Extras ......................................18 Total .......................................171 Bowling: A. Straw 6/33, J. Danckert 0/33, J. Pouw 2/11, O. Straw 0/14, C. Fisher 1/30, O. Brennan 0/41. 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin G. Webster b. K. Dorman .........16 J. Danckert lbw. b. K. Dorman..........................7 O. Straw b. K. Dorman ..............0 G. Watkins stp. D. Salmon b. S. Cole ................................5 O. Brennan b. K. Dorman ..........0 N. Wilkins n.o. ...........................0 W. Cocksedge c. P. Dunlevie b. S. Dole................................0 C. Fisher n.o. ..............................0 Extras ........................................1 Total ......................................6/29 Bowling: A. Meade 0/16, K. Rigby 0/7, K. Dorman 4/1, S. Dole 2/4. KILCUNDA-BASS v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass M. Donahue c. D. Hales b. D. Williams ........................8 J. Dakin b. D. Hales ...................1 A. Donohue c. D. Williams b. D. Hales..............................4 A. Oats lbw. b. D. Williams .....10 T. Aplin c. D. Williams b. J. Wheeler.........................44 P. Palmer c. A. McBride b. J. Wheeler.........................10 J. Tregear c&b. J. Wheeler .........0 J. Bastwrous lbw. b. J. Glen .......1 T. Smith lbw. b. D. Williams .... 11 D. Pipicelli n.o. ........................10

J. Mahood n.o.............................8 Extras ......................................13 Total .......................... 9/120 (dec) Bowling: D. Hales 2/18, D. Williams 3/36, J. Wheeler 3/18, J. Glen 1/23, I. McRae 0/14. 1st innings Glen Alvie A. Hamilton n.o..........................0 R. Slade n.o. ...............................3 Extras ........................................2 Total ........................................0/5 Bowling: A. Donohue 0/1, D. Pipicelli 0/2.

• B Grade, Division 1

DIVISION leader OMK had Nerrena out for 47 in the 60th over. Dell and Cant inflicted serious damage on Nerrena’s top order and had them down early at 4/7. Abin Joboy offered the only resistance batting at number four but he could only find 20 runs before he was caught by Tom Knox who played his part in ruining Nerrena’s outing with three catches. Nerrena’s innings featured eight batsman with five or less runs. Wonthaggi Workmens travelled to Leongatha and returned late afternoon a very happy crew having set the Imperials the mammoth task of chasing 346 runs. When Rob Geyer walked out to the crease the Workmens’ stocks were already looking healthy with Liam Sawyer, Chad Harvey and Craig Harvey all having contributed to the team’s reasonable start. Geyer took the challenge up a notch or two and belted 13 fours and a six on his way to 105 not out. Bryan Sword fired again and his 85 included seven fours and six sixes. For the Imperials, Kristian Gray took four wickets, James Forrester two, Jackson Bloom and Damon Ginnane one each. Andrew Meyer took four catches. Playing at home, bottom of the ladder Inverloch found form at the crease in its match against Town. Leroy Sharrock opened with 38 and his opposite number Nathan Brayley (24) got the side away to confident start but it was Daniel Ruffin coming in at number three whose 70 defined the innings. His stalwart stance saw him at the crease almost until the end with 70 runs and the score on 203. Inverloch finished with 217. For Town Nathan Lovie did well with the ball and took 4/44 off 11 while Zack Trease bowled 37 overs, seven of which were maidens and 3/56. In the other match, Phillip Island at home sent MDU in to bat. Mark Kewming rescued the team from complete disgrace with his 70 runs. Michael Patching was the next highest run maker with 11. Extras added 23 to give MDU an innings total of 135, all out in the 53rd over. Michael Young and John Johnston took three wickets each. Phillip Island finished the day one wicket down at 1/16 after seven overs, five of their runs being extras.

INVERLOCH v TOWN 1st innings Inverloch L. Sharrock c. Z. Trease b. N. Lovie ...........................38 N. Brayley stp. D. Burge b. S. Fixter ............................24 D. Ruffin c. S. Fixter b. W. Turner..........................70 S. Brayley b. N. Lovie ............. 11 D. Phillips lbw. b. N. Lovie .......4 J. Muir c. L. Ashton b. N. Lovie ........................... 11 M. Woods b. Z. Trease .............21 A. Mujtaba c. M. Warren b. Z. Trease.............................4 S. Hayes c&b. Z. Trease.............4 L. Anderson n.o. .........................3 E. Cousins n.o. ...........................9 Extras ......................................19 Total ....................................9/217 Bowling: B. McKnight 0;/15, W. Turner 1/27, Z. Trease 3/56, S. Fixter 1/63, N. Lovie 4/44, J. Hume 0/7. OMK v NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena T. Clark c. T. Knox b. P. Dell .................................2 W. Telfer lbw. b. P. Dell .............5 C. Salmon c. K. Kerr b. N. Cant ...............................0 C. Viljoen c. T. Knox b. N. Cant ...............................0 A. Joboy c&b. T. Knox ............20 C. Baudinette b. P. Dell ..............0 V. Kumar b. N. Cant...................0 M. Croatto c. D. McMeekin b. T. Eustace ......................... 11 J. Hoy c. A. Rose b. J. Cochrane.........................2 B. Croatto lbw. b. D. McMeekin .....................9 C. Dougherty n.o. .......................2 Extras ........................................9 Total .........................................60 Bowling: N. Cant 4/19, P. Dell 3/13, J. Cochrane 1/7, D. McMeekin 1/10, T. Eustace 1/6. IMPERIALS v WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens S. Brann c. A. Meyer b. K. Gray...............................9 L. Sawyer c. A. Meyer b. J. Forrester........................29 L. McLean b. K. Gray ................5 C. Harvey c. A. Meyer b. K. Gray.............................29 C.M. Harvey c. K. Gray b. D. Ginnane .......................39 R. Geyer n.o. ..........................105 K. Brann c. A. Meyer b. J. Bloom .............................8 B. Sword c. J. Ballagh b. J. Forrester........................82 M. McCall c. D. Ginnane b. K. Gray............................. 11 B. Evans n.o. ..............................5 Extras ......................................24 Total ....................................8/346 Bowling: K. Gray 4/131, J. Forrester 2/102, J. Bloom 1/61, D. Ginnane 1/12, H. McGannon 0/5, T. Cashin 0/20. PHILLIP ISLAND v MDU 1st innings MDU C. Harris b. M. Young ................0 T. Zukovskis b. P. Cleary ...........2 D. Thomas lbw. b. M. Young .....6 J. Sinclair c. J. Keating b. M. Young............................7 M. Kewming c&b. D. Johnston..................70 T. Sinclair b. A. Thomas ............8 P. Vine b. B. Young ....................2 M. Patching c. D. Johnston b. J. Johnston ........................ 11 J. Riley n.o. ................................6 R. Harrington b. J. Johnston.......0 S. Riley c. R. Young b. J. Johnston ..........................0 Extras ......................................23 Total .......................................135 Bowling: M. Young 3/24, P. Cleary 1/19, A. Thomas 1/28, B. Young 1/16, D. Johnston 1/22, J. Johnston 3/13. 1st innings Phillip Island B. Insall n.o. ...............................3 A. Finlayson c. J. Sinclair b. J. Riley ...............................5 T. Hornsby n.o............................4 Extras ........................................5 Total ......................................1/16 Bowling: J. Riley 1/6, P. Vine 0/8.

• B Grade, Division 2 Killy/Bass hits its straps

Saturday’s mid-winter conditions saw only one of the three B Grade, Division Two matches underway. Both the Poowong Loch versus Wonthaggi Miners encounter at Loch, and the one

between Koonwarra L/RSL and Korumburra at Koonwarra will be played as one day matches next Saturday. Kilcunda/Bass hosted Glen Alvie at the Bass Recreation Reserve with Killy/ Bass deciding to bat and bat it did. Its opener Brett Joseph made 128 runs before being caught by Barry Davidson off a ball by the day’s most successful bowler, Frank Gheller. Eighty runs were on the board before Killy/Bass lost its first wicket, Shaun Tapscott’s, for 30. Number three bat Ray Gardiner’s 80 runs helped his team to a terrific performance, particularly given the conditions, finishing with 6/314. For Glen Alvie, Gheller took 3/38 and Davidson held three catches. KILCUNDA-BASS v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass B. Joseph c. B. Davidson b. F. Gheller........................128 S. Tapscott lbw. b. P. Roberts .........................30 R. Gardiner c. b. F. Gheller ......80 D. McMahon n.o. .....................25 L.May c. B. Davidson b. F. Gheller............................2 R. Duff c. B. Davidson b. M. Hull ...............................0 A. Blackney b. J. Hull ................9 D. Bettles n.o..............................6 Extras ......................................34 Total .............................6/314 (cc) Bowling: D. Gilbert 0/82, B. Davidson 0/10, P. Roberts 1/55, J. Hull 1/30, R. Slade 0/9, B. McRae 0/33, F. Gheller 3/38, M. Hull 1/29, K. Hull 0/17.

C Grade Division 1

NERRENA v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island R. Purcell c. J. Callender b. M. Bowler ........................12 S. Furniss lbw. b. D. Grigg.........8 M. Cleary c. B. Gannon b. M. Waltom........................33 S. Cox c. M. Bowler b. J. Callender ........................4 G. Odgers c. H. Funnell b. S. Field .............................30 J. Manning c. M. Waltom b. N. Battersby .....................14 C. Epifano n.o. .........................15 M. Wright c. N. Battersby b. M. Bowler ..........................8 B. Quirk lbw. b. M. Waltom .......0 M. Christopher c. J. Callender b. N. Battersby .......................1 N. Nalluri b. M. Bowler .............0 Extras ......................................29 Total .......................................154 Bowling: D. Grigg 1/26, S. Gield 1/26, M. Bowler 3/24, N. Battersby 2/23, M. Waltom 2/40, J. Callender 1/5. 1st innings Nerrena B. Gannon n.o. ...........................8 D. Grigg n.o. ..............................0 Extras ........................................4 Total ...............................0/12 (cc) WON WORKMENS v INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch I. Fowler stp. I. Barnes b. M. Cadwallender ..............69 P. Johnson r.o..............................3 J. Belli c. M. Cadwallender b. M. Sharp.............................4 D. Charkley c. I. Barnes b. M. Cadwallender ................0 W. Williams c. L. Borne b. M. Cadwallender ................7 M. Goldsmith b. A. Babu ...........7 W. Dummett n.o. ......................25 J. Williams b. M. Cadwallender ....................2 B. Aikins b. M. Cadwallender....0 D. Furneaux n.o..........................4 Extras ......................................21 Total ....................................8/142 Bowling: L. Borne 0/30, A. Ray 0/14, A. Babu 1/26, M. Sharp 1/14, M. Cadwallender 5/40, S. Roche 0/6.

No play in C Grade Division 2.

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Dogs and their handlers on trial THE annual Berryden Sheepdog Trial will be held at 39 Dyalls Lane, near Mirboo North on Friday 14, Saturday 15, and Sunday 16 November.

Competitors will converge on Jean Moirs’ property with their dogs from all over Victoria and interstate. This event is run by the South Gippsland Working Dog Group and is affiliated with the Victorian Working Sheep Dog Association. The Improver and Open section will be judged on Friday by Des Church of Rochester. The Novice section will be judged by Barry Paton of Koroit on

Saturday. Colin Reid from Glenrowan will judge the Encourage section for those who are starting out or haven’t been in sheepdog trialing for long. This class will be run at lunchtime on Saturday and Sunday. The handler and his/her dog have to negotiate three sheep through a series of obstacles which include a long cast, gap in a fence, a race, a bridge and a pen. All competitors start with a credit of 100 points and the judge deducts points where he sees the dog or handler not moving the sheep in an optimum manner. The skill is in the handler com-

manding the dog to be exactly where he wants it to be and guiding the dog’s instinct to work effectively. The public are welcome to watch this great sport for a gold coin donation. It is advisable to bring a chair to watch in comfort.Some 120 trained, talented and dedicated dogs will work with 36 handlers from 8am on each day. It will finish about 2pm on the Sunday. Dyalls Lane is 17.5 kilometres from Leongatha and eight kilometres from Mirboo North. The trial will be sign posted. For more information phone 5997 7378

Master and his dog: Graeme Lace from Catani working his dog Buddy in practice for the Berryden sheep dog trials.

• GCL Junior Cricket

Local teams show plenty of mettle Role model and mentor: from left, GippSport executive officer, Barry Switzer presents Jessica Drazzi with her most disciplined player award. GippSport program coordinator Gene Parini looks on.

GippSport’s most disciplined player JESSICA Drazzi from the Phillip Island Football and Netball Club has won the 2014 GippSport Most Disciplined Player Scholarship for Girls.

Jessica was nominated by the Phillip Island FNC for her contribution on and off the field. According to the club’s Netball Operations Manager Kathy Jones, she is a great role model and mentor to younger players in the club. “Jessica involves herself in club life and shows great skill in supporting her peers. In addition to playing, she has umpired for a couple of years and helped out with other junior teams. She also plays netball for her school and her teachers have the highest regard for her great attitude towards assisting others,” said Kathy. GippSport executive officer Barry Switzer presented Jessica with a scholarship to the value of $400 at a special assembly of Junior and Middle Year students at Newhaven College today. The Phillip Island Football and Netball Club also received a cheque for $100 for providing the nomination.

GippSport program coordinator Gene Parini presented this to Brendan Kimber the current Premiership Senior Football Coach. “GippSport is very keen to promote young people like Jessica who not only participate in sport, but also make a contribution off the field of play. Her parents, club and school are justifiably proud of her. It was great the Philip Island FNC found the time

to nominate her,” said Gene. GippSport, Victoria Police and McDonald’s Family Restaurants combine to make the Most Disciplined Player program possible for junior sporting clubs in Gippsland. Clubs are encouraged to join this free weekly program and are encouraged to provide nominations for this scholarship on an annual basis. For more information go to www.gippsport.com.au

THE Gippsland Central League Under 18 LDCA played Central Gippsland at the Wonthaggi football ground due to water under the covers at Wonthaggi Turf. Captain Lachie Wright won the toss for Leongatha and sent Central Gippsland into bat. Jakeb Thomas and Lachie Wright took the new ball with Wright picking up two wickets and Jakeb one early to have Central 3/11. Nathan Lee added 30 and Matt Hibbs 27 quick runs until Michael Olden had Hibbs caught for four. Then Zane McDermid removed Lee suddenly and Central was five for 48 off 13 overs. Travis Pickering 7 and Brad Aitken 14 tried to steady the ship until Liam Miller and Thomas Jenkin with some accurate bowling removed them both with the score on 70. Jakeb Thomas came back into the attack and clean bowled Declan Allen 0 and Dylan Day 0 to be 9/70. A determined last wicket stand between Dylan Day 17 not out and Matt Powell three added 20 before Zane McDermid removed Powell lbw with Central all out for 90 off 36.3 overs. All bowlers bowled well again

with Jakeb Thomas 3/21 and Lachie Wright 2/24 off their 10 overs, Michael Olden 1/21, Zane McDermid 2/10, Liam Miller 1/12 and Thomas Jenkin 1/1. They were well backed up by sharp fielding. After lunch Blake Insall and James Honeysett opened the batting and were going along okay before Blake 4 was bowled with the score on 22. Daniel Turton joined Honeysett and they took the score to 90 off 23 overs with good aggressive batting before Honeysett was caught on the fence for 49 and Turton was caught for 26. It took two good catches to remove them after their 68 run partnership but these boys showed what great talent they have with their batting and will be solid performers for the LDCA for many years to come. Thom Jenkin was then trapped lbw for two and newcomer Troy Sinclair was caught for 13. With Michael Olden not out on 10 a halt was called at 5/118. With all teams in the CGL competition on one win the competition is wide open with Leongatha playing Warragul on November 16 at Leongatha Turf.

Under 16

Leongatha Under 16s played

Central Gippsland at Scorpion Park on Sunday, November 2 with the game starting an hour late due to overnight rain. Central Gippsland batted first and lost a couple of early wickets to Tom Officer. Then they had a solid middle order partnership until the spinners Tim Sauvarin and Jack Keating cleaned up the tail. Central Gippsland were all out for 127 of 49.3 overs. In a very good bowling effort Tom Officer took 3/10 off nine overs, Tim Sauvarin 3/19 off 10 overs and Jack Hume 1/25 off 8.3 overs. Koby Brann, Tom Officer, Adam Busana, Jack Keating and Harrison McGannon all took catches in a solid fielding performance. After lunch Leongatha, the wicket of Jye Celebrine, bowled without scoring but then a good partnership developed between Ben Perry with 37 runs including three fours and Keating batted through with 60 not out including 10 fours, set up victory. Tim Sauvarin 6, Connor Epifano 15 with Koby Brann chipping in with 12 not out found Leongatha home on 4/138 when stumps were drawn. They now play Warragul on November 16 at Leongatha Turf.

• Veterans’ Cricket

Goannas devour city cousins AFTER a long wet drive to Warrandyte on Saturday morning, the Gippsland Goannas Over 60 cricket team won the toss and batted first in cold, windy, but dry conditions.

Peter Dell made 24 before miscuing a shot and being caught. Kevin Lanigan made 40 before he retired, and at the 20 over drinks break the Goannas were 1 for 115. Ian Gibson 42, Graeme Freshwater 41, and Alex Dowsett 43 all retired as the Goannas piled on runs, reaching 227 for just three out after the team’s 40 overs. In reply Ian Southall and Gordon Cowling held Warrandyte to 26, for one wicket after 10 overs. After that slow start the Warrandyte batsmen never threatened the Goannas’ score. Cowling 1/12, Dick Noble 1/17 and Rick Pask 1/12 were the wicket takers with Ted Addison taking a smart catch at

square leg. Warrandyte reached 182 for the loss of three wickets after its 40 overs and nine of the Goannas players had a bowl. The week commencing November 9 is a big week in Over 60’s cricket as the National Carnival is being played in Melbourne. There are four divisions with a Victorian Metro and Victorian Country team in each division. Ian Gibson has been selected as the captain of the Victorian Country Division one side and he will be joined by Ian Southall, Kevin Lanigan and Kelvin Bond. Peter Dell and Gordon Cowling will be in the Division Two side, Rick Pask and Keith Robertson in the Division Three side while Graeme Freshwater will captain the Over 70 team in Division Four with Phill Higgins and Fred Debono also playing. Congratulations to all these players on their selection and especially to Ian G and Freshy on their appointment as captains.

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Parrots pumped for 2015 By Stuart Biggins NEW Leongatha Football Netball Club Senior coach Beau Vernon doesn’t just want to make the finals, he says the Parrots are a definite chance of winning the flag in 2015.

Vernon has wasted no time in making this goal a reality, working hard to keep as many players as possible from last year and he said “pretty much everyone is staying on. “Retaining players has been an issue in the past.” The existing playing group has been enhanced by the return of several notables. Returning to the club are the 2012 Best and Fairest, Tas Clingan and the 2013 Best and fairest Cade Maskell. Vernon says “Clingan and Maskell were at the club in 2012 when I had my accident and things went wrong and they feel there is unfinished business. Jake Best who kicked 76 goals in 2012 and has been at the Casey Scorpions for the past two years also returns as does Dale Hoghton who spent the past four years at the VFL team Williamstown. Vernon’s assistant will be Tristan Francis, a Korumburra boy who has spent two years on Collingwood’s player list and has played and coached at Port Melbourne. Vernon says morale at the club is high. “When I dropped in at the gym last week there were 20 guys in there all wanting to put their best foot forward,” he said. He says Leongatha has a definite chance of winning the flag in 2015 and points to the quality players on the list including four or five who are trying out for Gippsland Power. He speaks about wanting to help players reach their potential and wanting to connect with them. “It is all about communication,” he said. Publicity officer Dale McCahon said, “We are ecstatic with our coaching staff.” Since his appointment as the Senior coach Vernon said, “We have focused on getting as good as possible a coaching team together.” And behind it all is Mr Vernon’s desire to “create a brand of football that is consistent right across the

club.” What so impressed those present at his interview for the senior coaching position, was how Vernon saw the senior coaching position as a position of responsibility for every player at the club, seniors and juniors alike. The club wants to develop its junior talent and although it is the smallest town in the competition, Vernon sees Leongatha as a hub for the best junior talent. “We want to have the best junior development program in the league, developing the best local talent in Gippsland, by integrating the seniors and juniors,” Mr Vernon said. As a result the Under 18s coach, Nathan Lynch will be assisted by two senior players, his twin brother, Brent Lynch and Cade Maskell. Dale McCahon is keen for the community to know Vernon beat a quality field for the top coaching job at the club. “Beau’s disability has nothing to do with him being offered the job. He was offered the job because we saw he has heaps to offer.” “He is passionate about junior football development at the club and he went through the system himself and he understands it. “He brings immense personal experience to the job. Vernon’s wife Lucy has always told him he needs to get into coaching and when he came down to watch the last game for the season he said, “It sparked something in me.” He approached club president Mal Mackie who was all for him submitting an application for the senior coaching position. The candidate put together a power point slide show to present at his interview and impressed the panel with his level of organisation and the way in which he addressed the issues he identified at the club. One of the key themes of Vernon’s presentation was his plan for establishing a winning culture at the club. He presented himself as much more than a candidate for the senior coaching position. He presented himself as a club person.

Club man: Beau Vernon Leongatha Football Netball Club as coach of the Seniors in 2015 has the premiership cup in his sights.

Leongatha Football Club 2015 Coaches Seniors

Coach: Beau Vernon Assistant: Tristan Francis Korumburra boy who has spent two years on Collingwood’s player list and has played and coached at Port Melbourne.

Reserves

Coach: Matt Davies (30 years old) He played all of his junior football at Leongatha. He was Best and fairest in the Under 14s.Davies has had stints at MDU and Stony Creek and has played in five Seniors’ and Reserves’ grand finals including the 2012 premiership at Leongatha. Davies has coached the Under 16s for the past three years.

Under 18s

Coach: Nathan Lynch (26 years old) McCahon and Vernon describe Lynch as 100 percent positive. He is an exemplary role model, full of enthusiasm and high moral standards. Assistants: Cade Maskell and Brent Lynch

Under 16s

Coach: Adam Sheedy (41 years old) Sheedy has coached Seniors at Poowong and Korumburra/Bena and guided Poowong to a premiership. This is first year with senior ranks after assisting with the Under 14s. He is highly professional and loves the club.

Puppy love: Paul Macphail and kelpie Tom had a little time together during a busy weekend of dog competition at Beloka Kelpies at Welshpool over the weekend.

Dogs get worked up THE 18th annual state cattle, sheep and duck dog championship was held at Paul Macphail’s Beloka Kelpie Stud at Welshpool on the weekend. The weather didn’t suit everyone, particularly on Saturday but the dogs and their handlers still got through the challenges put before them.

Hug a dog: Jasmine Ewing from Leongatha and her dog Noah were getting in some cuddle time before taking on some livestock.