The Great Southern Star - October 26, 2010 by The Great Southern Star

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INSIDE • $15m shopping centre ...page 3

Station opens ...page 5

• Man dies ...page 8

A CHANCE to craft ﬁne furniture from a fallen 100-year-old tree at Mossvale Park has been lost, according to woodworker Grant O’Neill. The Mirboo North man is outraged South Gippsland Shire Council sold the trunk for allegedly $6000, instead of letting woodworkers use the timber to create tables and chairs for the park. Full story on page 3.

Stressed out Mental illness grips South Gippsland youth Quarry quarrel ...page 9

INDEX Column 7 ............ 10 Opinions ............. 12 Property Guide... 27 Kids’ Page .......... 34 Entertainment .... 43 Classiﬁeds.......... 47 Sport .............. 51-60

By Chris Brown YOUNG people in South Gippsland are battling depression and anxiety, and struggling to know where to ﬁnd help. Mental health issues are the major health concern for people aged 15-30 in South Gippsland, according to a Leongatha doctor. Dr Sinead de Goyer of Access Youth Clinic said depression and anxiety were common mental health issues, along with substance abuse. “I think young people today are navigating a challenging world and doing a fantastic job of it,” she said. “The young people we are seeing

through the youth clinic are often dealing with signiﬁcant family and social issues and doing an amazing job. “The greater the awareness that exists among young people and within the general community regarding mental health, the better the outcomes will be for all involved.” A lack of understanding of mental health issues within the general community makes life tougher for sufferers. Inadequate services and transport also present rural teens with problems in accessing help. “Perceived issues relating to conﬁdentiality can also become a real barrier to accessing services when, as is often the case in smaller towns, you know your doctor/counsellor/nurse in some other

community context and your mum’s best friend is sitting next to you in the doctor’s waiting room,” Dr de Goyer said. There are several services for mental health issues in Leongatha, but, Dr de Goyer said, young people often do not know where to start looking “This is especially the case for those no longer attending school or TAFE,” she said. Dr de Goyer names school based supports, community organisations such as Kilmany, Gippscare and Salvation Army, government funded departments, and private providers such as social workers, psychologists and counsellors. Her Access Youth Clinic was set up in April 2010. “It gives young people the opportunity

to see a nurse and GP for any health issue including mental health concerns and if required link into local supports including psychologists, youth workers, drug and alcohol counsellors, dietitians and other allied health services,” Dr de Goyer said. Latrobe Regional Hospital mental health director Cayte Hoppner said depression, anxiety, substance abuse, psychosis and self harming behaviour are among the main types of mental health conditions young people can suffer from. “Teenagers experiencing mental health issues are advised to visit their GP, attend a community health centre or contact the mental health advice line or the mental health triage service,” she said. Continued on page 8.

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School will happen A NEW school at Koonwarra is almost a certainty for a 2011 start, with a full list of 26 enrolments for the ﬁrst year.

School co-ordinator Fiona McKenzie said the school had now established a waiting list for anyone wishing to join for next year. Enrolments will rise to 35 in the 2012 year, mean-

ing there are still several vacancies for a start in that year. The Koonwarra Village School will be the only school in the region to offer an alternative model of education. An information session at the school on Sunday was well attended, with parents and students already getting their hands dirty, cleaning up the several garden beds that exist. Mrs McKenzie said the school was in the process

of gaining registration for 2011 and she indicated that this shouldn’t be an issue. “We’ve come this far so there’s no going back,” she told The Star.

Hands dirty: enjoying working on the school’s garden beds are, from left, Duane Thomas, Aaron Farrell, Helen Pickering and River Thomas.

Walking for a cause FIFTEEN people took part in the annual Walk for Bibles event on Saturday.

Garden show: open gardens co-ordinator Lorraine Finch displays one of the glorious crab apple trees lining Cruickshanks Road, now in full bloom.

Walking along the Great Southern Rail Trail from Leongatha to Koonwarra, the participants raised funds to provide Bibles to Kenya through the Bible Society. Walkers, young and old, were rewarded with a delicious afternoon tea at the Koonwarra hall. And a warning to other rail trail users: three snakes were spotted, so take care.

Spring gardens on show GARDEN lovers were treated to a feast of spring blooms during the inaugural Jumbunna Open Garden fundraiser on Sunday. People ﬂocked to Jumbunna to take in the ﬁve stunning gardens belonging to Lorraine Finch, David Slack, Cheryl Smith, Marlen Hemming, and Arnie Sorensen, and Teresa and Tony Cuzzupi on show. All funds raised went

to the town’s hall restoration fund. Featured in 2008 as part of the ABC’s Open Garden Scheme, David Slack’s garden is a pure delight, professionally designed and created around Jumbunna’s ﬁrst residence, “Cora Lynn”, built in 1880. A colourful palate of spring blooms, glorious wisteria, tulips, iris and many other spring blooms complement the impressive array of trees including horse chestnut, ash tree and variegated pittosporums. There is beauty everywhere you look, with intimate spaces, a mosaic walk, terraced hedging, arbors, rotunda, ponds and awe inspiring views of South Gippsland’s green rolling hills. The ﬁve gardens were all very different in size with the Finch garden the smallest; but good things

come in small packages and this garden offered an eclectic mix of natives, European trees and organic vegetable garden. Cheryl Smith’s garden, set on three acres, has been professionally designed as a low maintenance garden, using a minimal amount of water for the fruit trees only. Formerly owned by the late Adrian Kells, the Cuzzupi property is well cared for by Tony and wife Teresa, who have carried on the legacy left by Adrian. His treasured train is still in working order and the garden mostly unchanged save for a few new additions. For Arne Sorensen and Marlen Hemming, fragrance was high on the priority list when they started creating their rambling garden featuring a spectacular wisteria archway, camellias, rhododendrons and roses.

Taking break: Brielle Tudor, James and Naomi Cantwell, and Will Polglase on the rail trail.

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$15m shopping hub approved By Jane Ross WONTHAGGI’S biggest commercial development will go ahead in Biggs Drive. Bass Coast councillors unanimously granted a planning permit application for the $15 million hub during their October meeting. It will include a Coles supermarket, Target store and 27 speciality shops. “This development reflects confidence in Wonthaggi’s future,” commented Cr Gareth Barlow. “It is a very large plan. “Wonthaggi is the retail and commercial centre of South Gippsland.” The proposal will provide more jobs too, with Coles alone confirming up to 40 new jobs. “It’s great for the community,” Mayor Cr Peter Paul told The Star. “Corporates like that wouldn’t be investing in Wonthaggi if they didn’t think they’d get a return.

“It’s a good development, it’s positive, if the community beneﬁts by that they should think it as good news. “Wonthaggi is very much the centre of Bass Coast and is a growing community.” The development comes at a time when Wonthaggi is booming. Big W is expanding the size of its already large store over the road from the new shops. And a Bunnings Warehouse is on the way. Even though Bunnings isn’t saying anything publicly, Bass Coast Council has conﬁrmed receipt of a planning application from the hardware giant. It’s at the preliminary assessment stage. Commending the new Coles development, Cr John Duscher told his fellow councillors that the plan had been extensively examined, with ongoing consultation and many talks between developers and council staff. “This project is vital,” he said, “and must start as soon as possible. “Things can now really happen.”

Opportunity missed By Chris Brown A MIRBOO North resident is disappointed the trunk of a fallen oak at Mossvale Park has been sold.

Grant O’Neill said he was told the huge stump has been sold out of the region by South Gippsland Shire Council for $6000. The keen woodworker wanted to use the trunk to create outdoor furniture for the popular park between Leongatha and Mirboo North. The last remaining part of the tree, which fell down unexpectedly in mid-January, measured about 2m wide by 4m long. Mr O’Neill estimated it should be enough to produce two big table top benches and seats. “This is 100 years of history and we want to put it out for another 100 years of history,” he said. “It’s a magniﬁcent log. It’s too good of an opportunity to leave. “It’s a big job. It’s not an easy task but I’m prepared to do it.” The Wednesday Warriors and Men’s Shed groups at Mirboo North had been keen to take part in the furniture building project. “It’s our timber. We didn’t want it going to Melbourne or anywhere,” he said. South Gippsland Shire Council’s Jeannie Hicks conﬁrmed the timber had been sold. “However, in re-

spect for commercial confidence I cannot disclose the buyer or the price,” she said. “The tree was an Algerian Oak and I believe the timber was not suitable for outdoor furniture and that the proceeds of the sale will go toward Mossvale Park maintenance works.” The trunk was sold via a tender process. Mr O’Neill is a master craftsman who specialises in producing rustic furniture from abandoned timbers. Examples of his work can be seen in the Grand Ridge Brewery at Mirboo North. He is a huge supporter of Mossvale Park. “One of the first times I came here was after my first communion when I was seven years old,” he said. “I’ve always loved the trees here and have brought many people here.”

A spokesperson for Coles said the new store would cover 4250 square metres, including a Liquorland. Target will have 3800 square metres and the speciality shops 3639 square metres, giving an overall total of 11,521. “The new Coles will offer greater choice to our customers and sit alongside another Wesfarmers’ brand, Target,” said the spokesperson. “All team members from the existing Coles store in (Watt Street) Wonthaggi will be transferred.” Most shops, including the supermarket and Target store, will be accessed via a single entry point from the car park. Eight shops will have direct access from the car park. Target will be at the back, the supermarket to the north and speciality shops around the southern and eastern sides of the building. The centre will take up the back half of the site, with car parking at the front and rear for a total of 469 vehicles.

The front car park will be accessed from Biggs Drive via a roundabout. The building will be eight metres high, tempered by the use of awnings. Allowance has been made for concerns over land subsidence related to Wonthaggi’s coal mining era. The planning application also includes removal of native vegetation, including swamp scrub and damp sands herb-rich woodland. The land was earlier rezoned from farming and business four, to business one. The permit comes with 22 conditions, several with detailed sub clauses. In their report to council, planning staff have flagged the urgency of improving traffic management measures in Wonthaggi, particularly the intersection of Korumburra Road and the Bass Highway. A traffic study of the Wonthaggi commercial centre is underway.

Party time: Year 12 students around South Gippsland celebrated the end of their secondary schooling with the annual Muck Up Day celebrations on Friday. Among the revellers were Leongatha Secondary College’s Johnny Holloway, Eric Grattan, Tom Corry, William Nye and Matthew Willcocks, disguised as the famous ﬁvesome of The Village People. More photos on page 26.

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Bec to sing at Cup By Isaac McCallum THE MELBOURNE Cup is the race that stops a nation, and the national anthem will be the song that stops Australia. Leongatha’s Rebecca Dowthwaite is part of the group that will be performing the anthem – the Australian Youth Choir. “It’s pretty exciting. I’ve already had about ﬁve people ask for my autograph,” she said as she laughed. The Leongatha Secondary College student has admitted to getting a little nervy on stage, but having the support of 50 or so other singers always makes it easier. “I get a bit of stage fright. But there’s always heaps of other people so it’s not too bad,” she said. So does that rule out a career as a solo artist? Deﬁnitely not. “I like doing solos be-

cause you sing it how you want, but the choir has been good for learning all the technical stuff,” Bec said. “I’m actually in a band at the moment. There are ﬁve of us. We’ve only played once but it’s good fun.” Bec is currently teaching herself the bass guitar, and is hoping that she one day will be as famous as one of her idols. “Taylor Swift is my favourite (singer). I love Glee, too. I’ve got all the CDs, and a lot of SingStar games,” the hopeful said. So for Bec, the future looks bright, and Tuesday will be the ﬁrst time Australia sees the 14-year-old, but it may not be the last.

Choirgirl: Rebecca Dowthwaite will be performing the national anthem at the Melbourne Cup as part of the Australian Youth Choir.

Speaking out not an issue By Isaac McCallum PUBLIC speaking is nerve racking for most people, especially if they don’t have anything prepared. But Theresa Carroll thrives on impromptu speaking, which is probably why she has made the final of the Victorian Women’s Trust Public Speaking Competition. The Year 10 Mary MacKillop student admits to getting nervous, but feels the strain more during her prepared speeches. In making the final, Theresa has completed the semi-finals, where she spoke about indigenous women developing themselves in society. The competitors then received their impromptu topic: “Challenging times make women good leaders”.

Theresa spoke about Dame Enid Lyons, an Australian politician and the ﬁrst woman to be elected to the Australian House of Representatives. “I chose her because I didn’t think anyone else would be doing it,” said Theresa, who had just four minutes to prepare for her four minute speech. “I don’t prepare too much at all. I maybe make about three or four cue cards and then just go from there,” she said. It seemed to work well for her, a theory that may just take her through to the top prize of $500. “That’d be nice,” she said of the prize money. But Theresa was keeping her chances under wraps, quietly conﬁdent of taking out the top prize. “I think anybody can win, I’d like to think I could win though,” she said.

Ready to go: Theresa Carroll is off to the ﬁnal of the public speaking competition where she will compete against ﬁve other students.

Singing stars: Kate, Sam, Ben, Mitchell, Charlotte and Kate will be joining the Australian Youth Choir next year.

Students join choir ST LAURENCE’S Primary School in Leongatha has a few young singing sensations. Six of the school’s students will be joining the National Youth Choir next year.

All of the students from St Laurence’s successfully applied for positions after 70 children auditioned. Sam, Mitchell, Ben, Kate, Charlotte and Kate all enjoy singing and cannot wait for the chance to step up into the choir next year.

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Having their say: members of the South Gippsland Shire Youth Council, from left: Cassie Willcocks, Lauren Trani, Nicholas Werrett, Ashleigh Parr, Daniel O’Flaherty and Georgina Williamson.

Youth centre push By Brad B B dL Lester t A DROP-IN centre for teenagers is needed in Leongatha.

The region’s young people would also welcome council reinstating a youth worker position. That is the view of the South Gippsland Shire Youth Council, which briefed South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday. Council member Cassie Willcocks urged council to consider the proposals.

“After there are nott a llott off “Aft school, h l th things for young people to do around Leongatha. Having a centre for young kids to go and study or just enjoy each other’s company would be fantastic,” she said. A youth worker employed by council would also help to arrange more events and services for teenagers. Fellow council member Georgina Williamson said more youth activities in her home town of Foster would also be welcome. The council – a band of passionate teenagers – is also seeking more

members b tto hhelp l ddrive i youth th iissues iin South Gippsland. The council welcomes more volunteers to help organise music and social festivals, art exhibitions and other events. Cr Mohya Davies asked how council could attract young people back to the region. Ms Willcocks responded: “Maybe if we had some of those opportunities that are in the city in the country, people would come back.” The youth council meets monthly.

Desal stretches police By Matt Dunn OVERSTRETCHED trafﬁc police have been denied extra resources, despite a massive increase in desalination trafﬁc and fears they could struggle with summer crowds.

A spokesman for Emergency Service Minister Bob Cameron, said the matter was not a government concern, but rather one for Victoria Police command. Gravel trucks running desalination pipe supplies down narrow dirt roads around Glen Alvie have been identified as a major issue of concern, with subcontracted drivers paid by the load rather than the hour. Poor roads, made worse by heavy rain, have increased the potential dangers posed by the heavy vehicles. Changes of shift are particularly dangerous times, with large numbers of workers leaving and entering sites. Leader of the Nationals and Shadow Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan, said it was “another example of not having enough police resources. “The government has allowed the resourcing to run down over their 11 years, to the point when you do have a situation where you have more need than might normally apply. These are the difficulties you encounter,” he said. “The practical fact is they are going to have to rob Peter to pay Paul by bringing police to the area in sufficient numbers to do

what is necessary.“ Bass Coast Highway Patrol’s Sergeant Jim Baum said there had been a marked increase in desalination traffic recently, as work hotted up on the project. “There’s going to be increased traffic on the roads. We just have to put up with it and monitor, as best we can, the desal workers. We have to make sure people are observing roadwork speed zones, for the safety of workers more than anything,” he said. Sgt Baum said some roads would see “200 truck movements per day”. “It’s going to be a significant inconvenience to people, but we just ask that they be patient,” he said. Sgt Baum said there had been some complaints about the behaviour of gravel truck drivers, but

most had been okay. Bass Coast Shire Council’s infrastructure director, Steve Piasente said the community had also raised concerns with council about the number of trucks and the speed they were travelling along narrow roads. Council has enlisted the company building the desalination pipe, Nacap, to monitor trafﬁc ﬂows and the speed of vehicles, using “sophisticated” vehicle counting technology. They have been placed at Grantville-Glen Alvie Road, Gurdies St Heliers Road, Turnbull-Woolamai Road and DalystonGlen Forbes Road: “The main ones leading off the highway to the pipeline.” The information will be used to work out where best to direct police resources as part of a “targeted enforcement”

approach. “There’s going to be more trafﬁc in the next few months, as they have a greater presence building the pipeline. Obviously educating drivers about the local area is important too.” he said. A spokesperson for Thiess Degrémont, the company building the desalination plant, said it works “closely with VicRoads, councils, police and community stakeholders regarding trafﬁc and road management.” VicRoads acting regional director Harvey Dinelli said the road authority was “regularly monitoring all aspects of transport operations related to construction of the desalination plant and pipeline including truck speeds, vehicle defects, weight and load security”.

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By Jane Ross

SASHA Holderhead holds a comb, then a small straw dome.

The Koonwarra fashion designer’s creativity takes over and she deftly sets a delicate piece of silk, lace, shantung, georgette or chiffon in place before adding feathers, beads or sequins. Her hand made headpieces are individual and stunning. They’re eminently suit-

able for the races, but you’d be equally at home wearing them as the mother of the bride, indeed the bride herself or her ’maids. Debs can be catered for too. Some of her creations are wildly colourful. There’s one that combines azure blue and bright orange. Others are dusky pink or the nude tones that are popular this season. Pearls, beads, feathers and sometimes netting add the ﬁnishing touches. One spectacular piece

has been designed so that it can be worn with either side to the front, depending on your whim and accessories. It is a combination of a black rose with purple, orange, red and black feathers with a touch of olive. It’s Sasha’s contention that, instead of choosing an outfit and accessories and finding a hat or fascinator to match, you can work the other way. Select a beautiful headpiece and work your outfit to match. She herself has been in-

spired to create a headpiece to match some ear rings. With her extensive background in fashion and design, she said she is able to source shoes and bags and advise her customers on make-up, so the wearer ends up with a whole topto-toe look. Sasha began “tinkering” with headpieces in the middle of last year, found she had a ﬂair for them and began looking for suitable materials. She uses a lot of silk and similar soft fabric because

they fold and fall as she wants them to. One delicate piece is Versace (sigh) and there is another delectable lace in the gossamer style of a spider’s web, highlighted in dainty gold. Sasha displays this over soft toning silk in an effect that is breathtaking. Sasha has had such fun creating her headpieces, she now has lots of them. She’s decided to hold a sale this Thursday and Friday between 10am and 2pm, or by appointment. Ring her on 0439 513 461.

New direction: Jesse Jarvis (pictured) and her husband Wade are the new owners of Leongatha ﬂorist, Flower Power. Jesse has decided to pursue her long held interest in ﬂoristry and inclination towards arts, and is looking forward to creating amazing blooms for customers.

Stunning: Sasha Holderhead creates headpieces that are individual and gorgeous.

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Arrests at desal protest By Jane Ross SEVEN desalination protestors were arrested after blocking a works gateway at Wonthaggi last Wednesday.

They included Watershed Victoria president Stephen Cannon. He said later: “In Victoria if you speak up against the government, you get arrested.” The seven were among about 20 protestors who blocked a gravel road into the works site on the Mouth of the Powlett Road. Some perched atop a caravan, while others sat in chairs. The arrests were made by a compliance officer with the Department of Sustainability and Environment under the powers of the Water Act. Mr Cannon said he and his colleagues co-operated with the arresting officer, who took notes. “But I have nothing in writing.” Fellow Watershed activist Jessica Harrison, said there were no safety issues resulting from the protest. “We were outside the work site.” She said the arrests were photographed by a worker in Thiess/AquaSure construction company uniform. Mandi Zonneveldt, DSE’s desalination project manager of communications and stakeholder relations, said a decision “has not yet been made” whether the seven arrested will be prosecuted. “I would think it appalling if we are prosecuted,” Mr Cannon said. “All we are is decent citizens standing up for what is right to find out what our government is signing us up to. “It’s not in my nature to be getting arrested.” Ms Zonneveldt said: “We respect people’s rights to voice their opinions but this is an important project and AquaSure needs to be able to get on with the job without this sort of disruption.” The protestors were demanding two things: • the State Government’s memorandum

Protest: front from left, anti-desalination campaigners Jason Castledine, Melbourne, Stella Hitchins, Wonthaggi, Nicky Miller, Glen Forbes and Maurice Schinkel, Cowes joined by other Watershed protestors, blockaded one of the access roads to part of the plant site near Wonthaggi last Wednesday. They delivered a clear message to Premier John Brumby in the lead up to the election with shouts of “Scrap Brumby” and “Desal White Elephant”. of understanding between Victoria Police and AquaSure be scrapped; and • the full costings of the desalination project be released. Mr Cannon told The Star the protestors would have moved “in ﬁve seconds” if those two demands had been met. They were not. Ms Harrison added: “Our local environment is being trashed. Large numbers of shearwater birds that have migrated thousands of kilometres to the hitherto pristine Bass Coast are dead on the beach near the plant. “Our roads are clogged with desal trucks which are not only a danger to us, but are causing the roads to crumble.” Neil Rankine, who belongs to Watershed and is the Greens candidate for Bass, said the ﬁnal frustration that prompted the protest was concern for the health of the wetland where they were blockading. Mr Cannon said he did not think people had

any idea how much they would be paying for the desalination plant. “Details of the desalination project contract should be released in full so that Victorians know what the project is costing, rather than relying on spin from the Premier (John Brumby) and Water Minister (Tim Holding). “The Auditor-General is telling us up $18 billion and $24 billion and who knows where from there?” Bass MLA Ken Smith, said he thought the fact that DSE undertook the arrests rather than Victoria Police “quite odd”. He said it worried him that peaceful protestors were being treated as though they were dangerous. Nationals Leader Peter Ryan, expressed disquiet too. But a Victoria Police media ofﬁcer said the arrests were made under the powers of the Water Act, so that’s why DSE undertook them.

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Happy days: Inverloch CFA captain Alan Williamson and Member for Eastern Victoria, Matt Viney, are all smiles at the ofﬁcial opening of the new station.

Milesy would be proud By Matt Dunn THE opening of the Inverloch Fire Brigade’s $1.4 million station was as much a celebration of the building as the man who helped make it happen.

Allen “Milesy” Miles, who was at the helm of Inverloch CFA for 38 years and had grand plans for his brigade, died early this year. “The planning for the station started around 40 years ago and now, today, we are proud to be opening this great new facility, which will service the town for many years to come,” Inverloch CFA captain Alan Williamson told his audience. “The brigade was saddened by the loss of its outstanding captain of 38 years, Allen Miles. Allen started planning for the new station, but he’s not here to see what an outstanding facility Inverloch now has.” It was clear from the speeches given that, although the Inverloch

CFA members have been buoyed by the new building, human capital is regarded as the most important thing in this organisation. CFA operations manager David Sherry continued this theme. “While we’re here to open this absolutely first class fire station, ask yourself a couple of questions. What is the true essence of a fire brigade? Is it a shiny new station? Is it shiny red fire trucks? Or is it the people who make up the fire brigade?” he asked the hundreds who had gathered. “To me, first and foremost, the essence of the fire brigade is always its people. When we’ve all left here today, the fire station

will still be here and the fire trucks will still be here. But without the members, what use are those things to the community? He said it was the CFA’s people “that are the strength and the essence of what we are and what we’re about”. The fire station, which was officially opened by Member for Eastern Victoria, Matt Viney, includes three drive-through bays and rear support bay, a large meeting room with kitchen and multimedia capability, a protective clothing storage room and drying room, a workshop and a large training area. Allen “Milesy” Miles would be proud.

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Mary’s pilgrims back from Rome RENAE Littlejohn and Jacinta Johnson have returned from their pilgrimage to Rome for the canonisation of Mary MacKillop. As part of a tour organised by their parents Ed and Jill Carmody through Jetset Leongatha, the young women had the extraordinary experience of being in the front ﬁfth row for the canonisation. Despite having been warned against exhibitions of exuberance during the solemnities, the Australian contingent couldn’t resist a cheer as their heroine became St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. They were rewarded by a nod and a smile from the Pope. Jacinta and Renae were part of a tour that numbered among the eldest and youngest pilgrims in Rome for the canonisation. Fellow South Gippslanders Rebecca Wright and her daughter Sophie Bolam aged nine, were joined by 90-year-old Carmelina Spiteri who amazed her fellow travellers with her stamina and sharp mind. Also with the Jetset group were Leongatha’s Father Peter Kooloos and Paul Forde and his

wife Liz Keogh. Paul is a former principal of St Laurence’s Primary School. He and Liz are now both principals of Catholic primary schools in Adelaide. With the help of a tour manager, Jacinta and Renae stood in for their parents who had to pull out of the pilgrimage at the last minute. The Carmodys have a special connection with Mary MacKillop. Jill was educated by Mary’s Sisters of St Josephine in South Australia and Ed was the founding principal of Leongatha’s Mary MacKillop College, established in 1986. In a message sent from Rome, Renae said: “Mary’s words that ‘we are all but travellers’ encourage us to take opportunities every day of our lives. Her resilience to hardship and change helps us to focus on accepting life’s challenges as Australian women. “Through the power of prayer and meditation, we can focus on creating a better life for ourselves and those around us – this is part of Mary’s legacy.”

POLICE BRIEFS Man dies A KORUMBURRA South man was killed after an iron shed roof he was working on gave way. The incident happened about 10.30am Saturday. “The man looks to have been attempting to dismantle an old shed roof and it’s collapsed beneath him. It’s possible that it then crushed him as well,” a Victorian Police Media Unit spokesman said. Police, ambulance and SES attended the scene, but were unable to revive the man. A coroners inquest is underway.

House explosion

Sisters: Jacinta Johnson (left) and Renae Carmody at the Trevi fountain in Rome during their pilgrimage for the canonisation of Mary MacKillop. They also attended a vigil the day before the canonisation and a thanksgiving Mass afterwards at St Paul’s Basilica.

AN explosion caused by gas early on Friday morning is being investigated by police and ﬁre authorities. The incident occurred when a resident lit a cigarette about 5.45am Friday. The explosion damaged the kitchen walls, and blew out windows in the kitchen and lounge room. The cause is yet to be identiﬁed, although ex-

aminers are sure gas was involved. “It’s a mystery at the moment. We’ve discounted the gas bottles, and the stove was electric so it couldn’t have been that,” said Leongatha CFA captain Andy Kay.

Burglar nabbed A NEW South Wales man responsible for a number of burglaries in Mirboo North and other areas has been apprehended by police. Roger Kenneth Hammett, 52, was caught after a joint effort by the Wonthaggi and Warragul criminal investigation units. He was charged at Morwell with multiple counts of theft, and the CIUs are investigating links to other burglaries in the area. Mr Hammett was remanded in custody until he faces court again on November 16.

Help needed INVERLOCH Police are seeking the public’s help in relation to a number of thefts of steel and aluminium products from the Walkerville and Venus Bay transfer stations during the past month. Offenders gained entry to buildings and stole cash and other items, as well as causing damage. Inverloch Police are also seeking assistance in relation to a number of damages caused within Inverloch during the past two weeks. The ﬁrst involves the spraying of grafﬁti on the Inverloch Cricket Club Pavilion, overnight on October 17. The second relates to damage caused to a roller door at the Inverloch Community Hub, near the skate park, over the weekend of October 15-18. Anyone with information should contact Inverloch Police on 5674 1202.

Indecent assault

POLICE are on the lookout for a man who indecently assaulted a woman in Gostelow Lane, Leongatha on October 20 around 8.30pm. The man came up behind her and assaulted her, before forcing her to the ground, then apologising and running off down Worthy Street. The man is believed to be caucasian, 167cm tall and wearing a brown, faded cotton ﬂeece jumper at the time.

Drunken antics

TWO Leongatha men were arrested by police on Saturday night following incidents in Korumburra. A 22-year-old man was charged with assault following an altercation involving other men. Another Leongatha man was charged with wilful damage and other related offences after the offender, in his late 20s, tried to gain access to a hotel after it was closed, breaking a door.

Sign stolen THE theft of a $1000 VicRoads sign at the intersection of Berrys Creek and the Strzelecki Highway is currently being investigated by police. The 10m by1m sign, which is made from plasticised canvas, was taken from the site at some stage on October 22.

Farm accident

A 10-year-old girl has received a broken arm after an accident on a quad bike on her family property on Yannathan Road, Nyora. She was conveyed to the Warragul hospital following the incident.

Mental illness grips youth

Continued from page 1. The Latrobe Regional Hospital Mental Health Service receives many referrals from other service providers who come into contact with young people and identify concerns about their mental health.” More money, youth facilities, transport to services and a community based ‘one stop shop’ were the priorities of a Youth Mental Health Providers Forum facilitated by South Coast Primary Care Partnership in Leongatha earlier this year. It highlighted many issues in the youth mental health arena, including the cost of services to users, drugs, lack of support for parents and carers, and that some services are diagnosis dependent. A survey connected with the forum found many service providers were interested in participating in a youth mental health network on a regular basis. This survey also found that giving youth a voice, providing opportunities to be involved, access to services, partnerships between services and schools, and training would increase respect for youth. In October, mental health organisation beyondblue is holding an anxiety and depression awareness month to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. Dr de Goyer, along with Leongatha Healthcare Services, runs Access Youth Clinic focusing on adolescents every Monday afternoon. For information on depression or anxiety visit www. youthbeyondblue.com or www.beyondblue.org.au The 24 hour Victorian mental health advice line is 1300 280 737.

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Quarrel over quarry By Isaac McCallum MIRBOO North residents are opposing the possibility of trucks driving to and from a quarry, saying the development would disturb their livelihoods.

The quarry is proposed to be 2.6ha in size, on a 5ha block, and would produce up to 10,000 cubic metres of gravel a year. The quarry is positioned at 655 Old Thorpdale Road, just out of Mirboo North, and trucks would convey gravel from the pit. But residents nearby do not feel that there is a safe passage for the large vehicles, and neither do the 153 people who signed a petition opposing the proposal. “We have major safety concerns. If there were lines in the middle of the road a truck wouldn’t be able to stay on its side of the road. It’s too narrow,” said Old Thorpdale Road resident, Gretel Kennedy. A group of 15 gathered to speak with The Star last week, all with differing reasons for the same cause: saying no to the quarry trucks. “This would just be the thin edge of the wedge. If this is allowed then there’s

no monitoring how many trips he’ll do up and down these roads,” said Robert Hughes, another Old Thorpdale Road resident, who has lived in the area for 32 years. Quarry developer Stephen Riley addressed South Gippsland Shire Council at a brieﬁng session last Wednesday. He said the number of trucks would average two per day but said up to 15 could travel the road some days, to service demand. The locals were upset at the prospect of trucks driving past their houses for 12 hours during the day, six days a week, but say that it did not concern Mr Riley. “He woke up my children the other week. Even with the TV on loudly and all the windows closed I could still hear the trucks going up and down the road,” Mrs Kennedy said. “I told him that at our meeting and he didn’t care. His only concern is to get that gravel out.” Mr Riley said many farmers in the area supported his proposal but said he appreciated residents’ concerns about increased trafﬁc. “The road issue is out of my hands. I can only put it on the table. I’m not the expert. That’s what council is there for,” Mr Riley said. The disgruntled opponents of Mr

No deal: Mirboo North locals turned out in droves to oppose the quarry plan.

Riley’s plan penned a written response questioning their safety and wellbeing. “The dirt road is narrow, in some places falling away to a steep descent. (The road) has brought many a good driver unstuck,” they said. “The roads will become more corrugated, ripped up and unsafe,

not to mention added noise pollution and dust settling in water tanks.” The group also claimed the proposal would lead to a drop in property values. “We had one person recently looking to buy in the area, but as soon as they found out about this pit they went elsewhere,” said resident

Mark Christie. But for the neighbours who have inhabited the area for many years, moving may not be an option. “We will not stop until it’s stopped. If it gets past here we’ll take it to VCAT (Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal),” Mrs Kennedy said.

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ROSE show schedules are available from The Star ofﬁce, and from Hays Jewellers in Bair Street, Leongatha.

THERE will be a garden day at Dumbalk and Dumbalk North on Sunday, November 7. Tickets are $10 a person, and will be available at the CFA at Dumbalk from 12pm onwards. All gardens will be sign posted. The day will feature several interesting gardens, some of them new, in the village of Dumbalk and ending at the Dumbalk Valley Garden Centre, 825 Farmers Road, Dumbalk North. A light afternoon tea will be provided and all prizes will be drawn at around 3.30pm.

CHILDREN and families from the 19 South Gippsland play groups are invited to celebrate Children’s Week at a Play and Share Day at Coal Creek Community Park tomorrow (Wednesday). The fun event will feature picnics by the lake,

stories in the schoolhouse and old fashioned games on the lawns. There will also be face painting, puppet shows, craft activities, a treasure hunt and a baby play area. “Playgroups are a special place for parents/carers and children, where they can play, learn, talk, share and relax. We have 17 community playgroups run by enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers and two supported playgroups in the shire,” said Sara Janssen, South Gippsland Shire Council’s supported playgroups co-ordinator. Entry to Coal Creek is free and there will be train rides for the special price of $2 each and barbecued sausages for $1 each. IF anyone has found a red stroller, left on McCartin Street, Leongatha on Tuesday, October 19, please call 5662 5182. CONGRATULATIONS to all students in Grades 2 and 3 from St Joseph’s

Primary School who entered the Coal Creek Literacy Competition. The school had winners in three sections, with Rachael Allamby, Travis Whiteside and Shelley Lawrence coming out on top in their sections. BASS Valley Primary School will be holding a Commonwealth Games themed tabloid sports day for the whole school today (Tuesday). This is to celebrate Australia’s participation in the games, as well as children’s week. CAROLS by Candlelight will be held at Grantville Memorial Park on December 5, for all those who like to sing along to the festive season’s favourite tunes. THE Dumbalk Hall Committee is holding a Dinner Dance in the Hall, Cup Eve – Monday, November 1 at 7pm. There will be a two course roast meal, fashions on the ﬁeld, phantom cup

call, prizes, competitions and dancing. The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children. Contact Marg on 5664 1236 or Bev on 5664 4344. THIS Sunday will be Halloween at Coal Creek, Korumburra starting at 6.30pm. The night will include a best dressed competition, scarecrows, ghost trains, apple bobbing and the whole village will be decorated to suit the occasion. For more info visit Coal Creek’s website at www.coalcreekvillage. com.au and follow the links to their Halloween page.

Around the group: Meeniyan resident Helen Corry (second from right) joined The Circle last Monday week.

GLAMOROUS sunshine saw locals out and about on Sunday. Dot and Alan Marriott, Don and Chris Pennett and John Miles enjoyed lunch on the deck at the Foreshore Restaurant at Rhyll.

MEENIYAN resident Helen Corry and three friends had an exciting day last Monday week as audience members of Network Ten’s morning program The Circle. Much to Helen’s surprise, she was invited to join the cast on the couch

for a chat during the last segment of the show. Helen shared with the hosts how they had been her saviours with their daily dose of humour, to help her through her journey through chemotherapy and radiation this year for breast

cancer. “I look forward to watching The Circle every day as I am guaranteed two hours of entertainment and laughter. You girls have saved my sanity,” she told the hosts.

Breaking barriers THREE long distance cyclists took a brief break at Inverloch on Saturday, enjoying some food at Paul the Pieman’s.

CONGRATULATIONS to Nancy and Mac Stewart of Leongatha on achieving 64 years of marriage today (Tuesday). Nancy and Mac were married at Union Church, Belgrave. Best wishes and love from all your family.

Birthday bonanza WONTHAGGI’S Townsends Nursery celebrated its ninth birthday on the weekend, with a gathering of friends, family and more than a few customers.

And why not? There is little doubt they had earned it. By journey’s end the trio, along with their support vehicle, will have travelled almost 1000 kilometres through Gippsland to raise awareness of the obstacles facing people with a mental illness. Event organiser Lance Hunt, said he hoped the cyclists’ odyssey - a round trip from Sale through South Gippsland to Warragul, east across the region to Orbost and back to Sale – would become an annual fundraising event. “I’ve always wanted to do a ride for mental health. But the last 12 months we’ve had some close issues – suicides and depression amongst young kids,” he said. Lance too has battled his own demons, after a serious car accident and months in a crown brace with a broken neck. Seeing the number of friends and acquaintances affected by similar mental illness inspired Lance to organise the ride as a way of increasing the support for sufferers. The cross-Gippsland ride is supported by the Mental Health advocacy group, Barrier Breakers. Barrier Breakers’ ﬁgures show about 50,000 people in Gippsland suffer from some sort of mental illness and about 4000 of those are classiﬁed as severe cases. While the population of Gippsland has increased dramatically since the 1960s the region has 200 fewer beds available for people with mental illness. There are fewer than 100 fully supported accommodation units in Gippsland. Lance and his team are supporting Barrier Breakers Inc, and their plan for new purpose-built units to meet part of the demand.

The husband and wife team of Ken and Lois are renowned for their stock of native plants.

Townsend tribe: Lois (rear) and Ken (front) were surrounded by grandchildren during the nursery’s ninth birthday celebrations.

A short break: the cycling trio of Lance Hunt, Iain Fraser and Robert Maynan take some time to regroup in Inverloch.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - PAGE 11

Well done: Sharni Annison and her daughter Joelle congratulate Suzanne Naudi on her $25,000 prize.

Foster carer rewarded LEONGATHA foster carer Suzanne Naudi has won a $25,000 prize in recognition of her selﬂess work with helping children in need.

The win was announced on Channel 7’s Sunrise morning news program recently. The prize was open to anyone who has made a difference in their community. She won solar panels to the value of $20,000 plus $5000 cash, after being nominated by close friend, Sharni Annison. “I said in my letter that Suzanne had fostered more than 300 children. She does such a great job with her fostering. I thought the solar panels would help lower her energy bills at home,” Ms Annison said. “Both Suzanne and I watched the morning program as her name came up on the screen.” Mrs Naudi and her husband

Ralph have been fostering children for 17 years, through two agencies, Anglicare and Tempcare. As The Star was reporting this story, the Naudis were about to pick up two new children, aged nine months and two years. “I couldn’t do the fostering without Ralph’s help. He is just a natural,” Mrs Naudi said. As well as fostering, which can be emotional and time consuming, the Naudis also work in other areas of the community including St Peter’s Opportunity Shop, the Leongatha Art Gallery and the Citizens Advice Bureau. Mrs Naudi also runs a mosaic class from her home. She said fostering is “a tough job and an emotional rollercoaster.” “We had twins from birth; they were nine weeks prem and we had them for two-and-a-half years,” she said. “They were whisked away from

us with hardly time to say a proper goodbye; this was very hard.” Mrs Naudi said she often needed a shoulder to cry on and quite often Ms Annison provides the shoulder. When asked why she did the fostering, Mrs Naudi looks back to her own childhood. “When I was just six my little brother was sick. Mum had to attend hospital on a regular basis and I was put into foster care for 10 years on and off,” she said. I was also told at 18 that I would never be able to have children. I went into my marriage to Ralph having to tell him we couldn’t have children. Fortunately that advice had been incorrect; I ended up having three children. “For these reasons I felt the need to give something back so becoming a carer was the best way.” The Naudis have repaid the care several times over.

School on track By Brad Lester

THE new $4.6 million Inverloch Primary School is taking shape.

Taking shape: watching construction of their new school take shape are Lanni, Mia, Trinity and Malachy.

Construction is on schedule to allow staff and students to move in by the start of the new school year. The building is planned to be rich in technology and has been architecturally designed to meet the demands of the Inverloch community for the next 20-40 years. Acting principal Andrea Penrose cannot wait. “We’re hoping that in the last couple of weeks of this year, we will be able to move into the new building,” she said. “It’ll be like moving the equivalent of about 15 houses at once, with 300 children helping or ‘under our feet’!” Classrooms are designed to be ﬂexible, to cater for single lessons or classes to merge and be taught together. “Walking through the building, it has a lovely feel to it and we have put a lot of thought into the layout and acoustics,” she said. Wonthaggi building ﬁrm TS Constructions is completing the project. Construction of the second stage – a block of four classrooms – will start over the school holidays. Every cent of the funding for the new buildings has gone into the buildings themselves, so the school hopes, over time, to raise funds for new furniture and interactive whiteboards.

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Getting facts right

E D I T O R I A L Empathy needed YOUNG people in South Gippsland are struggling with conditions such as depression and anxiety. Disturbingly, these illnesses are the biggest health concern for people aged 15 to 30. Despite concerted efforts by health agencies to reduce the stigma of mental health and campaigns for more services, we still have a long way to go. The only “local” psychiatric hospital beds are at Traralgon. Latrobe Regional Hospital has 53 beds and there is also the 14 bed Community Residential Care Unit for people with prolonged severe mental illness only. A team of specialised doctors and nurses has been employed to work with hospital emergency departments throughout Gippsland. Yet a bike ride through South Gippsland over the weekend promoted that about 50,000 people in Gippsland suffer from a mental illness, with 4000 of those cases classed as severe. The organisation behind the ride, Barrier Breakers, believes the region needs 200 more beds, as well as more accommodation. While a government move to enable psychological treatments to be claimed on Medicare has made the expensive sessions more accessible, issues of stigma still dissuade people from getting treatment. Young people in particular are still vulnerable to feelings of judgement by family and friends, and in many cases are unable to access services without the help of transport or ﬁnance. Anybody with a mental illness needs to have the support of those close to them. After all, a broken bone could be an injury of the arm or leg. A mental illness is an injury of the brain. What’s the difference? People in need of mental health assistance should contact Triage at LRH on 1300 363322.

I WOULD like to take this opportunity to respond to a letter from Labor candidate Gerry Lonergan (“Questioning claims”, The Star, October 19). Mr Lonergan challenged statements I made in my Bass electorate newsletter, claiming that neither I nor the constituents I represent have had any influence in getting things done in this electorate and it is only through the generosity of the Labor Party – coincidently in an election year – that some money has finally found its way into this region. Mr Lonergan may well claim these as Labor “achievements” but they are not. They are the achievements of hard-working communities who have never given up fighting for what they want, and their local MP who has raised issues in Parliament, personally spoken to relevant ministers and written hundreds of letters to various departments on their behalf. If you want to insist on going back in time, the fact is Mr Lonergan, when it first took government in 1992, the Coalition faced a $31 billion debt racked up by the Labor Party, a debt that for the next two terms the government was forced to make some tough budgetary decisions to repay. This included offering redundancy packages to the teach-

ing and nursing sectors, some of which were taken up. At no time was anyone sacked. In response to your other charges: • I have never pushed for the restoration of rail, but have consistently raised the need to improve the infrastructure of existing railway stations including Pakenham and the construction of new stations such as Lakeside and Cardinia; • for 10 years I have supported the Inverloch Primary School community in its quest to have the school rebuilt and gained a commitment from the Coalition for a new school. It ﬁnally won its battle this year with the delivery of a $4.5m Federal Government BER package. The State Government’s contribution after more than a decade? A mere $628,000; • I have been ﬁghting for more paramedics and ambulance vehicles for a long time, and it was only after the Coalition announced it would provide 340 more paramedics and 10 new MICA single responder units that Labor matched the promise. Health Minister Daniel Andrews himself conceded in Parliament that the upgrade of the Wonthaggi ambulance station had taken nine years – hardly something to brag about. And it was only after the Coalition an-

VOXPOP! VOX With the return of the cricket season, The Star decided to ask cricketers what they loved about the ‘gentlemen’s game’.

I love the friendships you make, and being with your mates. Luke O’Brien Leongatha

The game as a whole. There’s so much to talk about. I love it all. Herb Roberts Inverloch

The competitive side of cricket is great, and it’s an easy game to follow. Sean Westaway Leongatha

I love having fun in the sun with the lads. Todd Lomax Tarwin Lower

Clean Ocean launch THE Bass Coast chapter of the Clean Ocean Foundation was launched on Saturday with a family day at Inverloch. The not-for-proﬁt environmental group was founded in 2000 on the Mornington Peninsula, and has a mission to “protect our ocean ecosystem, establish sustainable water management practices and close Australia’s 144 ocean outfalls”. Despite the serious-mindedness of its intentions, Saturday was all for fun, with surf safety, storytelling, face painting, shellﬁsh discovery and a sandcastle competition on the program of events. Indicative of the generational change in the environmental movement, children taught adults how to test water quality. Clean Ocean Foundation CEO James ClarkKennedy said his organisation, which is in its tenth year, has plans to establish a nation-wide network. “We’re rolling out that growth by way of coastal chapters, coastal communities. We’ve got a bunch of people in Bells Beach who are ready to wage war there. Here it’s a bit more about the

Bass Coast chapter wanting to involve families,” he said. “They really want to provide a vehicle for education, and interaction with families – so they can feel part of a wider voice. My role is to bring various coastal community issues to Spring Street, to Canberra and weaving them into our national campaigns.” Mr Clark-Kennedy said the Bass Coast chapter was the “ﬁrst of the roll out,” with a Bells Beach chapter in the pipeline. Chapters in Tasmania and South Australia are close to launching too, he said. “We’re about involving families and these kids are having a ball, as are the students who did water testing a couple of weeks back. They really embraced that very active, hands-on role in protecting and monitoring their magic marine environment,” he said.

Water wise: face painter Kirsty Parini with sisters Ivy and Pearl Hunter from Harmers Haven, near Cape Paterson.

nounced it would provide for 340 new paramedics and 10 new MICA single responder units that Labor decided it better match it; • The Opposition committed to building a 24-hour ambulance station in Grantville at the last election, and again this year. That Labor has announced a station which will operate only during daylight hours is not what the district needs or deserves; • The Kennett Government started the Bass Highway duplication and for more than 11 years it has ﬂoundered under a Labor Government. It has been only through my intervention during that time that we have got the project back on track instead of the entire money going to Labor’s heartland in the west; • Not only do the members of the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club know how much time I have put in to getting funding for their new clubrooms, but so does your own Sports Minister James Merlino, who acknowledged during the funding announcement for the new rooms that my lobbying on the club’s behalf had made a difference; and • It was only through a battle launched by affected landowners, myself and the Coalition that the Government backed down and agreed to put the powerlines for the desalination plant underground. Mr Lonergan needs to revisit Hansard and take a closer look at the number of adjournments, speeches, statements, points of order and questions I have raised in Parliament during my three terms as the member for this electorate and he will see that I have spoken more than “once or twice” on these issues. In fact, I hold the dubious honour of being kicked out of Parliament more than any other MP because I refuse to stay silent about the issues that affect and are important to the people in my electorate. I make no apologies for this. Nevertheless, while I am pleased to say that there have been many things that I have personally achieved for my electorate, it is also true that many

more things have been achieved through working together. And it is these two things that are at the core of being a good representative – listening to my constituents and being able to stand up with them, or for them. Ken Smith, MP Member for Bass

Oak chop

REGARDING the oak tree at Mossvale Park, it seems that the trunk has been sold for $6000. Payment will go into general revenue. I have been told it is going into the Mossvale Park Trust but I have also been told said committee - hence trust fund - has not operated for many years. The reason that the magniﬁcent Algerian evergreen oak fell over was a direct result of clearing over 100 beech and poplar trees along the southwest Tarwin River frontage. They were replaced with natives in the very environment of European trees we hope will get more protection. After all, the trees are what make Mossvale Park, Mossvale Park. This action allowed the wind through and loosened the base, and over she went. Where’s the money from the deal that was struck when the trees were removed? The people of Mirboo North were looking forward to making a one-off sculpture out of the trunk and furniture for the park and our town out of the timber. As mentioned in the tender that was submitted on behalf of the people of Mirboo North, it is not about the money. We wanted to make something that would still be in existence when everyone who lives on this planet today has passed. Creation of a piece of history from a piece of history left to us by Francis Moss, that’s what it was going to be. Do we or don’t we have the freedom to be heard or do we always have to shout to be heard? Grant O’Neill, Mirboo North

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

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - PAGE 13

Dead birds spark desal fears

NUMEROUS dead birds on Baxters Beach, near Wonthaggi, caused concern last week.

There was some speculation the short-tailed shearwaters had been affected by the desalination plant construction nearby. But experts say the likely cause was recent rough weather killing off unhealthy birds. A concerned Wonthaggi North resident called The Star from Baxters Beach on Wednesday morning. “There are a lot of dead birds and it worries me with this desal plant. There is something amiss,” she said. She counted 52 dead birds during a 15 minute walk towards the desalination plant. This person, who did not wish to be named, was walking two dogs with a friend.

Fishermen on the beach told her they had never seen so many of the dead birds. “(They) wondered if the lights from the desal plant could have interrupted their migratory pattern,” she said. Recently she saw four dead penguins in a one week period. A Department of Sustainability and Environment spokesperson said recent bad weather had increased the number of beach-washed shearwaters reported along Victoria’s coastline. “Some types of shearwater are very numerous and starvation can also lead to birds ending up on our beaches,” he said. Phillip Island Nature Park said short-tailed shearwaters were a migratory bird that breeds in Bass Strait.

They said birds washing up on beaches at Phillip Island, south-west Gippsland and Port Phillip Bay had most likely died of natural causes. “Those examined had signiﬁcantly lower than average weight ranges for shearwaters during this time of year, empty stomachs and no fat reserves,” the park spokesperson said. “The mortality followed several days of high winds and rough seas which could have physically exhausted the birds and made feeding very difﬁcult. The Phillip Island Nature Park is still investigating the cause of the dead birds. The park had also received dead penguin reports. These were most likely due to the rough weather as well.

Thumbs up for bus

Dead: many short-tailed shearwater birds were washed up on Baxters Beach near the desalination plant last week. Advertisement

ALL seats were filled when the Venus Bay community bus service was reinstated recently. The first journey was a return trip to Wonthaggi and South Gippsland Shire Council’s community program team leader Bernadette Hulls could not be happier. “Our Home and Community Care (HACC) clients in the Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower communities have been vocal in wanting the service returned, and it was great to see them following through and using the service,” she said. This service is available for HACC clients on Wednesdays only and alternates the travel destination on a weekly basis to provide greater choice of shops and services. Last week it was Leongatha and this week it will travel to Wonthaggi. HACC clients wishing to travel on the community bus can book their places by calling 5662 9359. The cost of the trip is $4.20 and this will be invoiced monthly. Also pleased to see the service return was Venus Bay resident and ward councillor Kieran Kennedy, who has lobbied hard for its return. “The residents are thrilled that council has listened to their needs. Venus Bay is a relatively isolated town in the shire and it can be difficult for our clients without personal transport,” he said. “I have had many discussions with the CEO on this matter and assisted him with local knowledge and community views. He has made a good call in reinstating this service and adding variety to the destinations.”

Young Farmers welcome backing THE South Gippsland Young Farmers Club has welcomed a pledge by the Coalition Government to commit $1 million to the state organisation over four years.

Eastern Region MP Peter Hall said the funding would go towards secretarial support and creating a unit within the Department of Primary Industries to promote opportunities for young people to expand their agricultural knowledge overseas. The club’s spokesperson Sally Pate welcomed the announcement. “Young Farmers used to be the most common form of social interaction among

regional people many years ago but today it gets very little recognition. We believe this is because there are greater opportunities elsewhere for young people today,” she said. “We still maintain that Young Farmers provides a key social network for young rural people across Gippsland, but also across the entire state.” Ms Pate said the organisation allows young rural people to network with others to beneﬁt agriculture. “In our age bracket young people are taking opportunities to work and study in the city, so we need support and back up to promote the beneﬁts rural life in Gippsland has to offer,” she said.

If you’re a working parent expecting a child after January 1st, there’s something else you can expect From 1 January 2011, Australia’s ﬁrst national Paid Parental Leave scheme will start. It’s a new entitlement for working parents, funded by the Australian Government. Taking time away from work for a new baby is a common part of working life. Paid Parental Leave will help parents spend time with a new baby, and help employers retain skilled staff. What is Paid Parental Leave? Eligible working parents of children born or adopted on or after 1 January 2011 may get 18 weeks Governmentfunded pay at the National Minimum Wage, currently $570 a week before tax, to help them care for a new baby. Am I eligible? Full-time, part-time, casual, seasonal, contract and self-employed workers may be eligible. You must have worked at least 330 hours (just over one day a week) for 10 of the 13 months before your new baby arrives. You can have up to an 8 week unpaid break between two working days and still be eligible.

You can earn up to $150,000 a year (individual salary) and still be eligible. Is it for both parents? Yes, usually the mother must apply for Paid Parental Leave. If you are eligible, you can transfer some or all of the pay to your partner (they need to be eligible too). The scheme gives families more options to balance work and family. When can I take it? You can claim up to three months in advance, and your pay can start at any time you choose from when your child is born or adopted. It will be paid in one continuous period from the start date and must all be taken within the ﬁrst year after the birth or adoption. You are encouraged to apply early.

What about employer-provided entitlements? Eligible parents can receive Parental Leave pay at the same time, before or after other employer-provided paid leave or entitlements. The existing minimum entitlement to 12 months unpaid parental leave for long-term employees is unchanged. What does it mean for employers? From 1 July 2011, employers must provide Government-funded Parental Leave pay through their usual pay cycle to eligible employees who have been with their business for at least 12 months. Other eligible parents will be paid through the Family Assistance Ofﬁce. Where do I ﬁnd out more? To learn more about Paid Parental Leave visit the website or call the appropriate number below.

www.australia.gov.au/paidparentalleave Parents 13 61 50 Employers 13 11 58

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Ryan backs kids’ hub THE proposed Korumburra Children’s Hub has received the backing of Gippsland South MLA, Peter Ryan.

The Victorian Nationals leader has called on the State Government to support this vital community project. The hub would see the Korumburra Kindergarten, Birralee Childcare Centre, and other early childhood services including maternal and after school care facilities, integrated at one central location. “This project will create a centralised one-stop facility for the parents of Korumburra, offering early childhood services from health care through to education services,” Mr Ryan said. “This project will create numerous extra child care and kindergarten places in the community and by integrating the various services into one facility, Korumburra’s children will be offered continuity of learning through-

out their early schooling.” The Korumburra Children’s Hub working group, led by Michelle Axford, Cindy Borg and Rebecca Marriot, has identiﬁed a potential site at the Korumburra Primary School, using the vacant land at the corner of Princes Street and Wrenches Lane. That proposal is strongly supported by Korumburra Primary School principal Bill Jeffs. “Our school places great importance on effective transitions and has worked closely with the Korumburra Kindergarten over many years to develop an appropriate program that prepares our new Prep students for a positive start to schooling,” Mr Jeffs said. “There is clear evidence proving the beneﬁts of strong links between school and early years services. This is one of the strong reasons we support the development of an integrated Korumburra Children’s Hub.”

Mr Ryan said the South Gippsland Shire Council had committed in excess of $1 million towards the total project costs, estimated at $1 million, however for the project to become a reality State Government support is needed. “Currently there is an acute shortage of early childhood facilities locally, which meant 262 children were unable to secure child care at Birralee over the past ﬁve years,” Mr Ryan said. “The kindergarten has also been stretched to capacity, with teachers forced to run two separate class groups as its one teaching room is only able to cater for 27 students, while enrolments currently average closer to 50 per year.” Mr Ryan said this was a great opportunity for the Victorian Labor Government to become involved and make this fantastic project, which would be of beneﬁt to all Korumburra families, a reality.

We’re back: discussing the reopening of Kelvin Johns Bedding in Bair Street are Kathy Smith and Marie Fowkes. The store has been temporarily located in a shop behind Sportspower.

Rising from the flames AFTER withstanding a devastating ﬁre back in May, Kelvin Johns Bedding will be back better than ever next week in its former location in Bair Street, Leongatha.

Seeking support: Michelle Axford, Rebecca and Regan Marriot, Cindy and Zara Borg and Gippsland South MLA, Peter Ryan.

To celebrate, the business is having a huge bedding sale, starting next Wednesday, November 3. On the Wednesday a truck will be parked at the back of the shop with a one day truckload sale. Bring your van or trailer and take off with mattresses from $95 and unreal deals on base and mattress combinations. The sale will continue in the shop all week, until Saturday, where 20 per cent off everything is being offered. Owners of the business, Kelvin and

Kathy Smith said it had been a long and painful process to recover from the fires, with insurance issues to be dealt with plus fixing up the building to a state where it could be used. Mr Smith said the positive was that a huge new range of bedding, bedding accessories, bedside tables, lighting and lamps will be available in the store. “We have modernised the range with all the latest in bedding,” Kelvin said. “The great Leongatha fire caused our business to die but we are coming back better than ever.” If you are about to buy bedding for a new home or looking at updating a bedroom, now is the time to call in and check out Kelvin Johns Bedding, starting next Wednesday.

Making Victoria FireReady

9 things you can do right now. 1 Many homes in high risk bushﬁre

“Without a plan, you haven’t got a hope.” – Tony, Black Saturday Survivor, Clonbinane

staff or visit www.education.vic.gov.au

areas are not built to withstand bushﬁre

6 Prepare a written Bushﬁre Survival

and survival must be your main priority.

Plan and consider the needs of the

To ﬁnd out if you can defend your house

elderly, people with special needs,

from bushﬁre, use the CFA’s online

children, pets and/or livestock.

Household Bushﬁre Self-Assessment

For a free FireReady Kit, visit the CFA

Tool. You can also book a free site

website or call 1800 240 667.

inspection at the CFA website

7 Practise your Bushﬁre Survival Plan.

or call 1800 240 667.

Doing so increases your chances of

2 Clear up around your property.

survival in ﬁre. Fires are erratic and can

Even if you plan to leave well before a

arrive at unexpected times, so make

ﬁre threatens, you may not be able to.

sure you have back-up plans and

A well-prepared building may shield you

alternative exit routes in place.

from radiant heat, which can kill.

8 Regularly monitor conditions, know

3 Find out the location of the nearest

the Fire Danger Rating in your area and

Neighbourhood Safer Place and how

keep up-to-date by tuning into ABC

to get there. The CFA website lists

Local Radio, commercial radio and Sky

Neighbourhood Safer Places.

News. Fire Danger Ratings are your

4 Pack your relocation kit. This should

trigger to act.

contain, food, water, woollen blankets,

9 To be better prepared in your

battery powered radio, mobile phone

local area, join your local Community

with charger, a ﬁrst-aid kit, medication,

Fireguard Group and attend FireReady

prescriptions, important contacts, pet

Victoria community meetings.

food and bedding and anything else you

So start preparing now. For a free

need away from home.

FireReady Kit, or for more information

5 Be aware of your children’s school

on how to prepare, act and survive, visit

Bushﬁre Survival Plan by talking to school

www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call 1800 240 667.

Victoria is one of the most ﬁre-prone areas in the world. So even though we’ve had some good rain recently, we’re still facing another highly dangerous ﬁre season. If you live in the bush, on the coast or along the urban fringe, you need to be FireReady. The more you do to plan and prepare now, the better your chances of survival will be. For more information contact: 1800 240 667 www.cfa.vic.gov.au

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Health support SHOPPERS generously donated their points to Gippsland Southern Health Service during a drive at IGA supermarkets in both Korumburra and Leongatha last Thursday.

Volunteer co-ordinator Lyn Yoemans said it was heartening to see the community contributing so generously to the health of others. Quality co-ordinator Margaret Kuhan and volunteers Chris Farmer and Cathy Matthews were handing out ﬂowers to the gracious shoppers who helped support their fundraiser. Balloons were a big hit also with the children. It is hoped the fundraiser will enable the health service to buy valuable new equipment such as laparoscopic surgical instruments and more vital signs monitors. More than 110 volunteers regularly support the health service by assisting with tasks such as gardening or working with patients during planned activities or offering support for those in palliative care. They are Healthy smiles: Margaret Kuhne, Chris Farmer, Lyn Yeoman and grateful for the support offered by Cathy Matthews at Leongatha IGA. the local community.

Remarkable student: Aerianna Martin is pleased with her distinction and credit.

Students star LOCH Primary School students have excelled in English and maths tests hosted by the University of NSW. Of seven who sat the English paper one, Aerianna Martin, received a distinction and Nat George, Jake Loughridge, McKenzie Gardner, Gus Perri and Cleo

Davidson earned a credit. In maths, the top student was Cody Holland who received a high distinction - equivalent to the top one per cent for all students in Victoria who sat this test. Declan McGrath achieved a distinction while Gus Perri and Aerianna Martin were awarded credits.

Faulty phone A FAULTY card threw Bass Coast Council’s telephones into disarray recently. For an hour and a half from about 9am, no one could ring in. Arrangements were made for calls to be diverted to the customer service centre at Cowes, but that only has two lines and staff were asked to keep their phone conversations as brief as possible. So, calls could be received but not transferred within the organisation. A news story was placed on the council website, informing customers of the problem and emails were sent to as many contacts as possible. The problem was rectiﬁed by 4pm that day.

Caddies here now FREE kitchen caddies recently promoted in South Gippsland Shire Council’s community newsletter are now in stock at council. Council offered a free kitchen caddy to people who have purchased a compost/worm farm since July 2009. Environmental projects ofﬁcer Eric Neville explained the caddy has a lockable lid which prevents the escape of unpleasant smells and has a convenient handle. Residents who have already called to claim a caddy should collect theirs from council’s main reception in Smith Street, Leongatha. Others are invited to contact council’s customer service ofﬁcers on 5662 9200 to stake their claim. “Following the Sustainability Festival in March and the ongoing community engagement relating to the preparation of a sustainability strategy for council, there has been a marked increase in the community interest in establishing compost systems and vegetable gardens at home,” Mr Neville said. “The rising cost of food and general awareness of a responsibility to take care of our environment is integral of course.” Fact sheets on organic waste and home composting: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Top results: Gus Perri, McKenzie Gardner, Nat George and Jake Loughridge are pleased with their credits for English.

Place to be IT’S Melbourne Cup weekend once again, which usually heralds the ﬁrst inﬂux of summer visitors to our region, many of them absentee landlords who look forward to relaxing in their holiday homes in balmier weather. We welcome them back and urge everyone to exercise some patience with the extra crowds on the roads and at events and venues. Lots of pleasant events are planned. Meeniyan goes all out every year with their Cup weekend program that includes their Arts and Craft

Meals roster (Leongatha) S. Birch, St Peter’s Ladies Guild and Joy Hayward will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning November 1, 2010.

Exhibition, garden walks and a jazz evening, while local winemakers launch their Summer Starters program of events. Toss in some interesting markets, art and photography exhibitions and Melbourne Cup luncheons and it becomes easy to ignore the lawn growing in leaps and bounds and escape for a bit of play. If you’d like to know what’s on, log on to visitpromcountry.com.au for a look at the calendar of events compiled by our visitor services ofﬁcers, or you can simply call 1800 630 704. If you have a community event you’d like to publicise, you can also call the team for it to be added to the calendar. Many visitors refer to this site to plan their visits to Prom Country, so it’s a worthwhile marketing adjunct. Last week I mentioned our two local athletes who competed in Delhi and it’s not only our athletes who are being noticed elsewhere. One of our young local photographers launched an exhibition in Melbourne at the Carbon Black Gallery

last week and a group of eight local artists are also exhibiting at the Fitzroy Gallery. Well known local historian Patrick Morgan also launched his latest book Foothill Farmers which studies the literature of Gippsland over the years, last Friday night. It’s nice to be reminded of the wide range of cultural talent we have right under our noses. The Victorian Local Government Climate Change Summit was held in Bendigo last week. I was unable to go and deputy mayor Cr Jackson kindly attended on my behalf. An environmentally aware person, she took the train from Melbourne to Bendigo and secured a ride back with Rob Spence, the CEO of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV). It was a serendipitous connection and Cr Jackson felt she had equally great conversations about local government on the drive as at the conference! Cr Jim Fawcett Mayor

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Park shaped by shared vision By Brad Lester A TEAM effort between the community and Bass Coast Shire Council is beautifying the Inverloch foreshore.

Council has joined with the Inverloch Rotary Club to create Centenary Park along the beach near Abbott Street. The second stage of the works will soon get underway. Nearby cypress trees will be removed as they are ageing and dangerous, and the area revegetated with indigenous shrubs. An old laundry, hailing from the days when campers stayed along the foreshore, will also be demolished. Another barbecue area is being considered, a shelter could be erected over tables and seats, and bus parking established. Stage one included the erection of a barbecue, tables and a disabled access ramp to the fore-

shore over the past two years, and most recently the construction of a lookout. Council’s environment manager Paul Smith said: “There is also the opportunity to have the story of the inlet – the rocks, the dinosaurs and the community – in the footpath, so that as you are walking along you can actually see the story as you go.” The Rotary club has contributed $15,000 to the park so far, said president Marilyn Warren, with council funding the same amount again. “Rotary draws a lot of funds from the community so it’s good to give back to the community,” she said. “This is the sort of work that Rotary does.” A sub-committee of Rotarians has overseen the project - Ian Monro, Ian Blackwell and Robin Warren – with the help of retired builder Stan Stubbs and his team of builders.

Volunteers of the Inverloch Community Planning group have created an indigenous garden along Ramsey Boulevard to complement the area. “Inverloch is blessed with a good community working together over the past years,” Mr Smith said. The park is named in honour of Rotary’s centenary three years ago and was identiﬁed as an activity area in the town’s master plan, along with Rainbow Park, The Glade and Cuttriss Street foreshore area. • Rotary meets at the Inlet Hotel, Inverloch every Wednesday at 6.15pm for a meal and meeting. Young members are welcome.

Grand view: Bass Coast Shire Council’s environment manager Paul Smith with Inverloch Rotary Club’s Marilyn Warren and Ian Munro on the new lookout.

Queenslanders visit INDIGENOUS students from Urandangie in remote Queensland came to visit Korumburra Primary School last week as part of a cultural sharing program. Korumburra teacher Stacie Witton met Urandangie school’s Vanessa Sumner during a conference in Queeensland last year. Ms Witton won a Microsoft innovative teachers award that enabled her to participate. As the young teachers enthusiastically discussed the school communities they came from, they decided it would be great for the children to interact and learn from each other’s culture. Their initiative has culminated in the opportunity for exchange. Students Annie and Royden, in grades 4 and 5 respectively, have been accompanied by their teacher, Ms Sumner, during the visit. In establishing the sister school relationship, the schools hope to foster increased understanding of different backgrounds and use technology to bridge gaps, be they geographical or cultural. The children warmly welcomed their young visitors to their school. Whilst Korumburra may be a relatively small school by city standards, to Annie and Royden it is

overwhelmingly large and different. Their school currently has 16 pupils and there are only five non-indigenous people living in the town of about 80, including Ms Sumner and the school’s teaching principal. Urandangie is 30 minutes by car east of the Northern Territory border and a two-and-a-half hour dirt road drive to the nearest regional town, Mount Isa. For the Grade 5 students at Korumburra Primary School, their Australian studies now have an authentic flavour. Annie and Royden shared with the fascinated Korumburra children how to cook an emu. The bird is stuffed with berries and leaves and then put into a fire pit to cook. Ms Sumner explained that the remote setting of Urandangie has some challenges. “There is no electricity at our school and we use a generator for our power. Children shower at school each day and are fed breakfast, lunch and morning and afternoon tea while they’re here,” she said. It is hoped some of the children from Korumburra may be able to visit their new friends in Urandangie in the future. In the meantime, the internet is helping the two school communities and their children to forge a stronger bond.

Artistic ways with gardens WE all love a beautiful garden, with its evocation of nature and her cycles. But there are those who see more than most of the rest of us. Two such people are Meg Viney and Sharman Feinberg, who are mounting a joint exhibition at the Meeniyan Gallery called Echoes from the Garden. It will be ofﬁcially opened on Sunday, October 31 between 2 and 4pm and will remain open until November 25. Their respective approaches are quite different. Sharman’s inspiration for this exhibition came from visiting two gardens she describes as “exceptionally beautiful”; Monet’s garden at Giverny in France and the foxglove spires garden at Tilba Tilba on the New South Wales coast. “Both were visited in 2007 and left a lasting impression on me.” On the day she visited Giverny, Sharman said there was a young girl dressed all in pink, working in the formal garden.

She had a bucket and a pair of secateurs, reaching up high to prune. Sharman thought the picture enchanting and vowed to paint it. She was taken too by the romantic story behind the foxgloves garden in New South Wales. As the story goes, a 15-year-old girl saw a 100-year-old homestead from a bus and said to herself she would live there one day. And she did, turning five acres of paddock into one of the most romantic gardens in Australia. That, too, features in Echoes from the Garden. So do three other public gardens in Victoria. “Part of gardening is picking the flowers and bringing them into the house and placing them in vessels of water, to grace our homes. “These flowers, to my mind are ‘echoes from the garden’….. I have included paintings of cut flowers in a variety of vessels in this exhibition.” Meg Viney’s works on the other hand, involve a relationship with nature’s cast-offs. Items that would

otherwise decompose are given a life of their own. “Thus the beauty inherent in the plant fibre, subtly concealed by the living plant, is revealed as new form. “My choice of materials is driven by environmental concern. I use only what is given.” The conceptual framework for Meg’s practice is a central concern with containment. She describes this as the antithesis of entrapment, ensuring emotional, spiritual and physical security. She collected, shaped and dried prunings and pulped plant fibres into paper, draping that over the skeletal form. Over time, the pulped paper shrinks as it dries, creating a skin-like surface. Meg has also been influenced by Native American culture, with its gentle approach to the world, its belief that spirit is inherent in all things, with the attitude that less is best. In this way, Meg interprets the transition from the secular to the spiritual.

Culture clan: from left, Royden, Aidan Richards, Urandangie teacher Vanessa Sumner, Lachlan Calder, Annie, KPS teacher Stacie Witton, Ashlin O’Flaherty, Maddie Bensley and Kaitlyn McNaughton.

Lifeline Op Shop on top THREE Wonthaggi businesses have won sections of the annual grand prix best dressed business competition. They include the Lifeline Op Shop, which took out the mayor’s choice award. O’Donnell Optical won the micro business section and Westpac Bank came runner-up in the small business category. The awards are sponsored by Bass Coast Council and The Australian Grand Prix Corporation. Mayor Cr Peter Paul commended the standard of window displays, making special mention of the Lifeline Op Shop.

His choice: Bass Coast Mayor Cr Peter Paul with from left Shirley Dale, Lynn Pendry, Arthur Thompson and Helen Hayward.

Romantic: a garden in New South Wales was the inspiration for this work by Sharman Feinberg.

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Art captures rural life COUNTRY Sunshine is a celebration of life and art, and is bound to lift your spirits and let you enjoy our wonderful heritage.

This new exhibition by Di and John Koenders from Mayfield Gallery, is now on, running until November 7. On the walls of Mayfield Gallery in Fairbank Road, Arawata, paintings of scenic landscapes in oils and watercolour, with grand old gum trees and a rustic farmhouse with ‘Fergy’ tractors, are bound to please the most discerning art lovers. As well as these masterpieces, magnificent birds of all shapes and sizes from tiny blue wrens to majestic wedge-tailed eagles, all completed in painstaking detail, glow with life. You feel you could reach out and touch their colourful feathers. There are paintings to suit every budget, starting from just a few hundred dollars, and by buying direct from the artists you save commission.

Di and John are passionate about art and nature, and, indeed, their love of the beautiful South Gippsland countryside began nearly 33 years ago. Within these green rolling hills ﬁlled with diverse and wonderful wildlife, they have found a joy and peace which they feel very blessed to possess. Their beautiful historic property which has resident peacocks, ducks, geese and chooks, pays testimony to their love of their surroundings. The gardens and studio/gallery at Mayﬁeld, which command sensational views of the Strzelecki Ranges, are soothing to the spirit, and have been described many times as a ‘little piece of paradise’. Country hospitality and a chance to share an artist’s world, await you there. During their amazing journey through the world of art, Di and John have received countless accolades, and their client list is impressive, to say the least; amongst them royalty and celebrities from all around the world.

Di and John’s journey recently has included many highs, some of them being their relationship to Vincent Van Gogh; their documentary which is almost ready for release featuring André Rieu’s music which will appear at Cannes next year; and the honour of a range of art paints being named after John will be released worldwide in America next April. However, their journey most recently has also included a few lows, with John unfortunately needing major surgery for a lifethreatening condition. The couple is extremely grateful for all the kind wishes and prayers for John’s recovery and sincerely thank all their friends and clients in the area who have been so supportive. Mayﬁeld Gallery is situated at 585 Fairbank Road, Arawata, and the exhibition is open daily from 10am to 5pm including Melbourne Cup Day. If you have any queries please contact Di and John on 5659 8262.

Youth hit the big screen TEENAGERS are known for spending a lot of time at the movies, but this Sunday offers another reason for them to go.

The South Gippsland Youth Film Festival is on again, with young people aged between 15 and 25 putting films on display for the public consumption. Entrants must be a resident of South Gippsland or have a connection to the South Gippsland region, meaning young South Gippslanders who have left the district for work/study are still eligible to enter their films. Others who live outside South Gippsland, but study or work or have sporting /social connections in South Gippsland are also eligible to enter their films.

New exhibition: Country Sunshine is the latest art exhibition running at Mayﬁeld Gallery for John and Di Koenders. Open daily until November 7, including the Melbourne Cup weekend.

Mayor’s message Cr Peter Paul

Kids ﬁrst LAST week we received some of the best news I’ve had in my time on council – the state government will contribute $1 million to the Phillip Island Children’s Hub. Past stars: young ﬁlmmakers Merrin and Matthew Dennis, Louis Mitchell, Noah Pascuzzi, Hugh Marchant (ACMI), Laura Spokes. This years’ Festival sees the introduction of awards in three categories: Best Film Award, South Gippsland Youth Council Choice Award and the South Gippsland Shire Council Choice Award. These awards with a value of $100

each will be presented at the end of the Festival. Representatives of the Australian Centre for Moving Images, as well as Regional ABC and a young ﬁlm maker from the area will attend and act as judges to the competition. After the event, the com-

peting directors will have a chance for a question and answer session with the judging panel. All entries screened at the Festival will attract a $50 voucher redeemable for ﬁlm or photographic materials.

Bass Coast Council briefs THE long-awaited Phillip Island Children’s Hub will be a reality, thanks to a grant of $1m from the State Government. Council will put $1.9m into the project and tenders are expected to go out soon. The hub should be ready for the start of the 2012 school year. Thirteen Bass Coast residents from Brazil, China, Italy and England will become Australian citizens during a special ceremony in the Wonthaggi council chamber tomorrow evening. Mayor Cr Peter Paul and Bass MLA Ken Smith will attend, together with councillors and council ofﬁcers. Community safety month will be highlighted by an expo to be held at San Remo as part of its ﬁshing village festival on October 31. CFA, SES and Victoria Police will take part, together with Bass Coast Council, Red Cross, Westernport Water and the Department of Human Services. CEO Allan Bawden was absent from last week’s council meeting because of another engagement. Cor-

porate services director Danny Luna stood in for him. Following advice from State Local Government Minister Richard Wynne, the annual mayoral allowance has been set at $65,984, plus nine per cent or $5938 in superannuation, while the allowance for councillors is set at $21,326, with $1919 or nine per cent superannuation. Minutes of the Bass Coast Road Safety Committee’s August meeting were tabled. They included detail of complaints about slow drivers, especially on the Bass Highway. There is no law against driving slowly and VicRoads has ruled out passing lanes as “unwarranted”. At the other end of the scale, Cr Gareth Barlow complained to the committee that trucks are still speeding through Dalyston. He said he had contacted desalination plant consortium AquaSure to remind contractors of speed limits. Minutes of the Bass Coast Shire Council Municipal Fire Prevention Committee were tabled too. CFA brigade representatives reported on identifying roadsides that might be ﬁre hazards. Justin Moore Architects of North

Melbourne, have won the contract to design Wonthaggi’s Centennial Centre. One of their number, Caroline McPhee, won a concept design competition for the centre. The contract is for $70,262. Beveridge Williams and Co P/L of Wonthaggi and Leongatha, has gained a $36,850 contract to draw up a drainage strategy for the Wonthaggi North East Development Area. Upgrading telecommunications between its Wonthaggi and Cowes ofﬁces, is expected to save council $26,500 each year. The upgrade will cost $31,000, but will eradicate continuous drop outs, increase speed and allow more mobile and online interaction. The Cape Paterson community action plan has been drawn up after 12 months of work. It contains residents’ vision for the town and feedback is sought. To ﬁnd out more, ring Karyn Scott on 1300 226 278. Mayor Cr Peter Paul, presided over the launch on Friday night of a contemporary portrait of 20 years of council’s art acquisitions. Melbourne digital projection artist Yandell Walton created the work.

This hub has been a long time coming. Council ofﬁcers and project partners UnitingCare Gippsland, Phillip Island Kindergarten, PICAL (Kids’ House), Cowes Primary School and Bass Coast Community Health Service, should be congratulated for their dedication and hard work. The hub will provide integrated children’s and families services which is an innovative and co-ordinated model of providing children’s education and health services. This facility will be an asset to Phillip Island. Seven years ago, council made a commitment to cater for early years education. Improvements to services in Wonthaggi came ﬁrst, Inverloch is currently in progress, Cowes has just been announced, along with $200,000 announced last week for San Remo.

This demonstrates our commitment as a council and our community’s commitment to providing top quality early years education. We appreciate the state funding which has helped make this project possible and are proud to be contributing $1.9 million. On top of this, council ofﬁcers have spent countless hours in the planning stage and will project manage it once a construction team is appointed. The tender for the project will be advertised in the coming months, with construction expected to be completed by December 2011 – ready for the 2012 school year. This week on my radio show I interview Karyn Scott, community planning facilitator, who will give us an update on the Inverloch Community Plan review. The show runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am and 4.30pm, so there is plenty of opportunity to catch it. To check the frequency in your area, log onto www.3mfm.com.au Cr Peter Paul, Mayor Bass Coast Shire Council

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Teen arts turn heads LEONGATHA Secondary College held its annual Senior School Art Show recently. The show featured artwork created by years 10, 11 and 12 art students and encompassed photography, painting, digital, movies and water colour. Well known Fish Creek artist Kerrie Spokes opened the show and was impressed by the high standard of work. VCE art teacher Jamie Cummins said: “The staff are very proud of the work in this art show. It is incredible how much time and effort the students put into their art.” The school takes great pride in the high quality of artwork produced by the students, with the support of staff and excellent facilities.

Kerrie selected the following art works for acquisition by the school: • Bianca Bennet, Undeﬁned, created using rag paper attached to broken skateboards; • Brooke Scoble, Untitled charcoal on rag paper; • Emma Wilson, Yes, You Are Alone, a contemporary digital print; and • Lacey Whelan, Searching for Rasputins Lost Son, digital print. Highly commended artworks selected were: Caitlin McFarlane, Matthew Wardle, Kellie Smith, Lani Stubbs, Lisa Calder and Aimee Brewster. The art show coincided with a performance evening of student drama.

Ready to dance: Rediet Sommerville Smith, Helena Brew and Renee Moore, and other students prepare to take to the stage.

Delays expected KONGWAK’S electricity provider SP AusNet has begun carrying out maintenance works to replace 38 powerpoles and upgrade powerlines to improve power supply in the area, as part of a $20 million investment in infrastructure.

Student drama: Bentia Eygenraam and Renee Eddy in action with Joining the Chorus session.

The works in Kongwak, to be completed by February 2011, are part of SP AusNet’s project to improve powerlines, leading to an improved and more reliable electricity supply.

SP AusNet spokesperson Joe Adamo said the company was committed to ensuring its electricity network was as reliable as possible, with this work set to improve power supply. “Following routine powerline inspections, 38 powerpoles and powerlines in Kongwak were identiﬁed as being able to be replaced, which is what our crews will be doing during the following ﬁve months,” he said. “Kongwak residents may notice increased activity in KongwakInverloch Road and Scotts Estate Road as crews work to gradually

Church Times ARIES - March 21 - April 20

Use the week to catch up on sundry chores. You are soon to face a new round of delightfully distracting activities. An important message could have a double meaning. TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

Resolutions made now have a better than average chance of success. The economic picture is brightening, but don’t jump to premature conclusions and don’t postpone ﬁscal reviews. GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

You may think you come up with some great ideas this week, but they may backﬁre. A romantic complication becomes untangled. You feel more relaxed and more robust. CANCER - June 22 - July 22

Balancing budgets and sorting bills take up a large part of the week. Spontaneous travel may make a weekend highlight. A conservative friend shows an offbeat side of his/her personality. LEO - July 23 - August 22

Opinions on a pressing domestic matter are changing all about you, but it’s important that you make up your own mind. Travel is highlighted - for business, education and sheer fun. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

Originality is not all-important. A tried and true approach can bring the rewards you seek. Elegant happenings are sprinkled through the week. Romantic hunches are strong. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

A tendency to be critical about injustices wins you a loud round of applause. A logical friend becomes emotional. A fellow Leo or Pisces may step into the romance picture. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

Watch a tendency to volunteer your services too often. People could take advantage of your good nature. Political and legal moves are favoured now, provided you do all your homework. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

A loved one may be inconsistent and some relatives are surprisingly dramatic. You ﬁnd that every rule has been an exception. Favourable ﬁnancial news comes when least expected. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

Play up creativity in all activities. If you have been dreaming of writing a book, this is the week to begin. Youngsters look to you for inspiration, understanding and encouragement. AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

A romantic setback is brief and should not discourage you unduly. Children offer good ideas for travel and recreation. Use your spare time for catching up on correspondence. PISCES - February 20 - March 20

This week favours creative expression and you may wish to choose an all new medium. A relative may make a surprise visit - and unexpected requests. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

You are a born collector and a born friend and you have an instinct to protect the world. You are moody too, with a leaning to self pity. The next year will see you rearranging priorities, with a series of quick decisions. Self education is accented.

ANGLICAN: Wednesday, October 27: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Sunday, October 31: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Prayer, Praise and Proclamation, 10.30am Union Church (St Andrew’s), Tarwin Lower MP. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am. ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am. ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion. CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am and 6pm: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Vic Butera 5655 2478. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Leongatha South Gippsland Liberty Fellowship - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday services: 11 am and 7pm. Office: 5662 3100. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Communion Service 11 am: Evening Holy Spirit Revival 6pm: Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5674 3867 or

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

Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. 7.30pm service: All Sunday evenings except 1st Sunday of the month, 5pm service. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, October 31, 9am and 10.45am. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am. Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday. BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366. BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769. MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall. COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm. SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

complete this work.” In order to minimise inconvenience, specialised construction techniques will be used to complete as much work as possible without needing to turn off electricity. Due to the extensive nature of these works, multiple interruptions to some properties will likely be required. SP AusNet will be writing to advise customers of impending works that will affect their power supply. For more information about the project or the power outages, contact SP AusNet’s Customer Service Centre on 1300 360 795.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8245

ACROSS 7. Physically fit (5,2,1,4) 8. Meal (6) 9. Surly (6) 10. Absent (7) 12. Burning (5) 15. Growl (5) 16. Encourage (7) 18. Claim (6) 20. Frolic (6) 22. U.S. state (12)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 11. 13. 14. 17. 19. 21.

DOWN Answer (8) Cut (4) Ornament (7) Big (5) Curious (8) Error (4) Military rank (8) Eloquence (8) Bird (7) Taut (5) Bound (4) Stingy (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8245 ACROSS 7. Nearly all, good heavens, are very pleasant! (4,8). 8. “Hang on,” you say with ponderousness (6). 9. Appear discomfited and turn left (6). 10. Swindle a man at the bank (7). 12. Mad about trophies? (5). 15. Guide to the Stateswoman! (5). 16. Shorten to: “A dog will follow” (7). 18. What the drover does with the animals (6). 20. Was going, having been given the OK (6). 22. A fact you don’t have to face up to? (5,7). DOWN 1. Cleo pats the wild animals (8). 2. By the way, “Silver” is an animal (4). 3. They speak to, in wild roars (7). 4. What the nut went to see the chiropodist about? (5). 5. Offers one continues to resist (8). 6. Land passage, we’re told (4). 11. Led the way to the piano, then went back (8). 13. Free to enter the tepees to get the weapons (8). 14. Hurried about, dressed in period costume? (7). 17. Availing oneself of, when ushering her out (5). 19. It’s time to enquire about a job (4). 21. Unfriendly when there’s a complaint (4).

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Taught how: the teachers of Leongatha Secondary College joined in the fun too, with Tracey Summerton, David Tweedles: Dee (Anita Veldhuizen) and Dum (Jess Byrne) were Facebook: Christian Eva decided to dress up as everyone’s McGillivray, Rob Jukes and Matt McPhee. Standing behind is Morph, Matt Witherow. glad to be out and about at South Coast Christian College. favourite website at Leongatha Secondary College.

THE LAST day of school was not a sad affair for the Year 12 students in the 2010 cohort. They paraded through their schools happily but safely (and legally) for their last day y as secondary y school students

across the region last Friday. There were many interesting topical costumes including Facebook and characters from TV ads, but there were also some old favourites like super heroes, villains and famous ppeople. p

Hey hey: students from Mary MacKillop College celebrate the occasion with an appropriately titled banner.

Matching: Caitlyn McKean, Katie Young and Kate Hulls dressed to match at Mary MacKillop.

Abracadabra: Harry Potter (Michael Fowles) and friend Hermione (Sarah Maskell) added magic to the festivities at Mary MacKillop.

Mix‘n’ma tc suitcase w h: Terry Fleming b ith him to rought his his w Identity crisis: The Stig (Patrick Monaghan) found ondary Coll ege. Renae last day at Leongath hole a his way into a Mario (Ben Tilley) and Luigi (Chris with Luke V Sece rb oon dre Jo Bucello) game that featured a Sumo wrestler (Sam tisement ac ngebloed coming as ssed as Gumby tor. the Libra a Whately) at Mary MacKillop. dver-

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Unique property for sale in Loch. See page 28.

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Henry’s Creek Sanctuary H

ENRY’S Creek Sanctuary provides a unique bushland setting that caters for a wide range of people and interests.

Established by Gordon and Joan Henry over a 25 year period, they have transformed it from a farming landscape into an environment utilised for educational, scientiﬁc and recreational purposes. We can be thankful for their foresight, as today their efforts have left us with 42 hectares of virgin bush, giant trees and cool fern gullies, all there for us to visit at the Henry’s Creek Sanctuary. It all started when Gordon and his brother Allan purchased the Loch property at Henry’s Road in 1963. It was a beautiful piece of land with lots of natural bush and creeks. Over the next 10 years a large dam was built for the irrigation of potatoes, peas and sweet corn and both families worked milking cows. A near fatal accident in 1973 changed life for Gordon and Joan Henry, which saw them cease working on their farm. During his time in hospital Gordon became very interested in the environment and was concerned about the unnecessary clearing of trees. The Henrys ﬁrst took action to protect the native vegetation in 1975 when they began fencing in

bushland to stop the cattle ruining the trees and understorey. In 1978 Gordon and Joan built a mud brick house, making the bricks and cutting the timber themselves. This established “Tallwood Lodge”, a successful bed and breakfast and conference facility in the tourism industry. During 1989 the idea came to Gordon and Joan to fence off a large part of their land, which is now 95 acres of sanctuary. The Henrys entered into a conservation covenant with Trust for Nature. This means that the conditions of ownership now ensure that the land can never be cleared or subdivided unilaterally. An objection from a nearby landowner stalled the process for another four years, but the covenant was ﬁnally placed on the property early in 1993. By the end of 1993 Tallwood Lodge was sold, and Gordon and Joan moved onto the next phase of their lives. By December 1994, another mud brick house was built across the road, and the property became known as “Henry’s Creek Sanctuary”. The house is built parallel to a bend in the creek, and has superb views of the bush all around. The unique home was architecturally designed and was constructed by a local builder and Gordon himself. The mud bricks were made on the property and approxi-

mately 90 per cent of the timber in the house was cut from timber on the property. By mid 1995 the sanctuary fence was begun and took approximately two months to erect. This six foot high electric fence is quite a force to be reckoned with, and has been ‘feral proofed’ to protect the native animals from cats and foxes. Such is the couple’s commitment that seven metres of cleared land was purchased from the neighbours so they wouldn’t have to destroy bush land for the fence. Fencing of the area was only the beginning of all that is now involved in the sanctuary. An animal enclosure was built and a 25 metre long pedestrian bridge constructed. A mud brick bird and animal observatory, which overlooks a lake within the Sanctuary, has also been built, along with a barbecue area and car parking area for approximately 30 cars. Walkways with bridges and handrails have been constructed through a great deal of the bush, and access tracks and bridges have been established to enable weed control activities to be carried out on a regular basis, making the Sanctuary practically weed free. The Henry’s outstanding commitment to the environment is exempliﬁed in the Henry’s Creek Sanctuary

At a glance Location: Henry’s Road, Loch. Price: $1.5 M. Agent: Elders. Contact: Zel Svenson 0438 636 290 or Don Olden 0417 805 312.

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

N AY PE D O SUN IS TH

Newly Listed – Peace-maker on an Acre On a 1 acre parcel with beautiful gardens and ﬂowing lawns, and a northerly aspect over rural surrounds. The 3 bedroom home has a utility room, lounge and dining room, a north facing sunroom, renovated kitchen, bathroom and laundry with 2nd bathroom facilities and outdoors, an expansive timber entertaining deck with a cabana, double carport, good sized shed or garage, and a partially restored Walhalla miners hut too. In all, it’s a very peaceful and surprising package. INSPECT Saturday @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address 49 Wells Road, MIRBOO NORTH

$285,000 - $315,000

Sparkling Sapphire Jewel With Pool! Huge Block

Take a Good, Clean Bath

Lifestyle Plus!

On a generous1600sqm (approx) garden allotment adjoining small acreage properties and parkland, this walk-to-shops, home lifestyle package offers so much! Elevated rear living spaces and covered timber deck overlook a gorgeous in ground pool, and gardens. The spacious home comprises 3 bedrooms plus study (main is “king sized”), 2 separate living zones, stunning “as new” kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and double garage plus space for extra vehicles. Absolutely one with the lot! INSPECT Sunday @ 1.00 - 1.30PM Address 7 Sapphire Court, LEONGATHA $370,000 - $395,000

Opposite parkland & pool, & a short stroll to shops & schools, this 3 bedroom home is as neat-as-a-pin. Timber ﬂoors, light-ﬁlled open plan living & modern kitchen, covered outdoor zone, carport & garage. INSPECT Cancelled - Property Sold Address 20 Baths Road, MIRBOO NORTH $230,000 - $255,000

This multi-level home is full of drama, including a stunning exposed timber ceiling in the lounge. 3 double BRs, 2 bathrooms. study, 2 living rooms, undercover alfresco dining, and great views! INSPECT Cancelled - Property Sold Address 10 Scarlett Street, MIRBOO NORTH $350,000 - $375,000

N AY PE D O SUN IS TH

Ritchie Rich

Stunning Coastal Hideaway

Here’s a golden opportunity to capitalize on 2 key property ingredients - Location and Originality. Ritchie Street is a highly desired prime position, just the shortest of strolls to Leongatha shops and facilities, and sure to continue to be a valued investment area. The home is absolutely original & you’ll appreciate the period façade, high ceilings, and large allotment with prized rear-access, and if you’re prepared for a full renovation, this is ripe for your investment future.

“Tree change” or “Sea change”? What about morning views of the hills and sea views over lunch? Just four years young, this stunning home has been designed to enjoy its idyllic surrounds. Featuring blue gum ﬂoors, soaring timber-lined ceilings, and oodles of comfort-glazing, and comprising spacious open plan living zones full of views, 3 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms and full length balcony. Original dairy/workshop, lockup garage, circular drive, country garden, 10 mins to Foster.

INSPECT Sunday @ 12.00 - 12.30pm Address 5 Ritchie Street, LEONGATHA

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

$200,000 - $220,000

$460,000 - $495,000

Y N DA PE R O ATU S IS

N AY PE D O SUN IS TH

Selling Properties

24/7 Town and Country – The House,The Shed and The Position -2.5 acres

Opportunity at Auction

The elusive combination of country charm, space, beautiful old trees and a thoroughly modern interior is to be found here at the edge of Mirboo North’s township in the Wells Road precinct. The attractive brick homestead, with verandas to 2 sides, features a light ﬁlled, family friendly ﬂoorplan with 3 bedrooms, study, huge hostess kitchen, 2 separate living areas and 2 modern bathrooms. Purpose built for school buses, the shed is huge, high, and easily accessed via a circular drive.

Could this be your opportunity to enter the property market in Mirboo North? Check out 14 Balding Street & get prepared - have your ﬁnance sorted, check you’re comfortable with the structure and other building aspects, & then put your hand up on Auction Day! The 3 bedroom home has a north facing aspect, kitchen, meals plus dining room & lounge, & outside, a long driveway, double garage, well designed gardens, paved pathways & covered pergola. This could be it!

INSPECT Sunday @ 12.00 - 12.30pm Address 55 Balook Street, MIRBOO NORTH

INSPECT Saturday @ 11.00 - 11.30am $450,000 - $485,000 Address 14 Balding Street, MIRBOO NORTH

AUCTION Saturday 13th November @ 11am

allen bartlett 0417 274 624

N AY PE D O SUN S HI

kaz hughes 0417 516 998

Don’t judge a book...

Rustic Contemporary – On 40 Acres

Remember the story of the ugly duckling? With a few exterior changes, this 3BR home could become the ‘swan’ of the neighbourhood, and the setting for writing your own happy story. Inside, deco ceilings and polished boards feature, plus an updated kitchen and bonus 2nd loo. Option 2- add to your investment portfolio, and watch your own ‘books’ grow (income approx $12,000pa). Option 3a prime builders’ project- change the roof, perhaps reclad and watch it become a ‘best RE-seller’!

An unapologetic appreciation for classy modern inclusions blends with an earthy love of timbers, trees and sky, resulting in an impeccably appointed, elegantly rustic, country retreat. Features modern, light filled living spaces, stunning views, a meticulous hostess kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 studies, and 2 bathrooms. New shedding, undercover parking, water storage, fenced paddocks and a 40 acre mix of pasture and timbers, round off this substantial rural property, filled with benefits.

INSPECT By Appointment Address 1 Giles Street, MIRBOO NORTH

INSPECT Sunday @ 1.30 - 2.00pm Address 970 Boolarra-Mirboo North Rd BOOLARRA

5664 0224

$215,000 - $235,000

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

lisa williams 0438 133 385

$490,000 - $540,000

5668 1660

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Sparkling sapphire jewel - with pool! H

ERE is a combination ready to WOW! Set on a generous 1600sqm (approx) garden allotment (originally two lots) backing onto small acreage properties, and with parkland as one of its closest neighbours, this walkto-shops, home lifestyle package offers so much.

Elevated rear living spaces and deck overlook a gorgeous, fenced, inground pool as well as the tree tops of the surrounding properties. Cleverly divided into zones - for the pool, the caravan, vegetable gardens, utilities, storage and basketball/tennis practice - the grounds have been designed for a multitude of family uses. Inside, a separate entrance hallway and

informal living zone are enhanced with floating timber floors. A sparkling new kitchen, spacious and light in black and white, caters well for family sized needs. The main lounge and dining area feature a big brick open fire place. There is a generous study just off the family room, the perfect spot for homework retreat or computer time. A main bedroom at the far end of the hall is big, and has

direct access to a side timber deck. With a walk through wardrobe zone leading to the en suite with plus-sized shower, the bedroom easily contains the king sized bed that’s becoming so popular. Two further bedrooms, each with built-in robes, a decent laundry, family bathroom and a second, separate toilet complete the inside story. As well as a double lockup garage

At a glance Location: 7 Sapphire Court, Leongatha. Price: $370,000 - $395,000. Agent: First National Prom Country. Contact: Kaz Hughes 0417 516 998.

Superb Peart Street position

ITHIN easy walking lki distance di to shops, this quality weatherboard home is in immaculate condition and a handy location. Featuring fresh paint inside and out, there is a formal living area plus second living or rumpus room overlooking the yard. Neat kitchen with dishwasher and dining area, second dining or study area, reverse cycle air conditioner, outdoor entertaining area, lock up garage and carport, accessible, level yard handy for trailer storage or play equipment. An inspection is sure to impress.

At a glance Agent: Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha. Contact: 5662 5800. Location: 61 Peart Street Leongatha. Price: $289,000.

under the roof line, the extra vehicle space here is excellent. House the boat, the van or the teenagers’ cars - all on your own property, off the street. Rear access is possible via either side of the house, and there are also double gates leading into the park. Only a couple of blocks into Leongatha shopping centre, this wonderful, value-packed family home has the lot.

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Dream location, just move in C

ENTRALLY located to shops, kindergartens and all schools, this three bedroom home has a lot to offer the ﬁrst home buyer or investor. All the hard work has been done including fresh paint, updated carpet, new kitchen with great storage, stainless steel appliances and all well appointed to the open plan living and meals area. Naturally lit by well placed windows and offering a view from most windows of the im-

At a glance Location: 22 Hassett Street Leongatha. Price: $269,000. Agent: Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha. Contact: 5662 5800.

maculate gardens and large deck, the home also boasts a renovated bathroom, built-in robes in two bedrooms, natural gas cooking and heating, air conditioning, solar hot water service with natural gas back up plus water tank for the garden and vegetable patch. The yard is very user friendly with paved and grassed areas, two garden sheds, secure fencing and a carport. This is an extremely well presented and positioned home in a sought after price range, so don’t miss out on a great buy.

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‘Baw View’ 40 acre farmlet L

OCATED 10 minutes either way to the popular seaside resort of Inverloch and the major township of Leongatha, this four bedroom brick veneer home is situated on approximately 40 very gently sloping acres. The home offers four bedrooms, including an en suite in the main bedroom as well as built-in robes. There is a study and two living areas, solid fuel heater and a reverse cycle air conditioner. The timber kitchen features an electric wall oven and hotplates, rangehood,

large corner pantry and a dishwasher. The renovated bathroom and en suite are finished in gleaming white tiles and bathroom fittings, and complemented by a finger feature tile around the top. A glass sliding door from the dining room opens onto an undercover outdoor area, which is partially enclosed with lattice fencing, and overlooks the gardens. A big three bay Colorbond garage complete with concrete floor and power is home to your vehicles, while a stable and a large enclosed chook pen will offer a home for a pony and some chickens. Improvements to this property include a hay shed,

wood shed, stockyards, and 20,000 gallon and 5000 gallon water tanks. The land has been divided into four main paddocks, and two smaller paddocks all very well fenced and supported by an electriﬁed fence. Water is supplied via two dams and reticulated to troughs. The home has been built in a private and sheltered elevated position and overlooks the property, with views to Leongatha and a wide area of fertile countryside. For more information, contact the team at Alex Scott & Staff on 5662 0922. Inspections are strictly by appointment only.

At a glance Location: 7595 Bass Highway, Leongatha South. Price: $675,000. Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 0922.

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Olympics make science fun LEONGATHA Secondary College was the host of the 2010 Olympics – for science.

Ready, aim, ﬁre: Ossy Holt and Jack Van Der Kolk of Tarwin Lower Primary School look on as school mate Harley Krause attempts the wind balloon challenge.

The competitors came from Leongatha, Tarwin Lower and Tarwin Valley primary schools. The Olympics involved games that ranged from blowing out candles with balloon guns, chemical mixing and paper ﬂying; but the main attraction for the day was the solar boat racing. The students had worked on their boats with the assistance of the older secondary college students. A special 10 metre long pool was rigged up, and lanes were divided for racing on the day. The boats powered along in the water, demonstrating the quality of the work done by the students.

Above: Good chemistry: Colin Franklin of Leongatha Secondary College helps Tarwin Valley’s Ashlee McDonald, Tristan Hanks and Elijah Tracanelli ﬁnd the right balance.

Memorable day: Rachael and Travis Snelling.

What’s in a name?: Samson Bryant, Brendan Hawkins, Jackson Smith and James Fraser of Leongatha Primary School and their nautical creation.

Fire fighters ready MIRBOO North CFA has declared itself ready in the face of the upcoming summer, saying it is prepared for the possibility of more extreme ﬁres. Captain of the Mirboo North CFA Rob Nyhuis said the training has started to be tailored to bushﬁre responses. “Our training changed about a

month ago to be more focused on wildﬁre. We’re a rescue brigade as well so there’s been a fair bit of that too,” he said. Eighteen months ago bushﬁres tore through the area and the CFA leader believes residents are more aware of the possibilities of danger. “People are more aware of it now and they’re more prepared for what might happen,” he said. And

the CFA is ready, too. “The Bushﬁre Commission reported that the ﬁres were handled extremely well 18 months ago. So we’re prepared to do the same again.” Mr Nyhuis said that while there were no particular danger areas, anything can happen anywhere. “A week or two of dry weather can change things, we’re very vulnerable. Especially here in South Gippsland,” he said.

Busy, busy at Welshpool THE start of term four has been ﬁlled with interesting activities at Welshpool and District Primary School. RACHAEL Homer and Travis Snelling opted for a rustic church setting on September 18 when they were married at The Old Dalyston Church. The bride was given away by her mother and used her grandmother’s wedding ring. A candle was lit and sat on a shelf overlooking the old church to signify Rachael’s brother, who passed away earlier this year. Rachael is the only daughter of Lianne Firth of Wonthaggi, and Travis is the eldest son of Ros Snelling of Inverloch and Steve Snelling also of Inverloch. The bride wore a strapless, snow white gown, which featured a gorgeous beading arrangement. The veil was two

tiered, with scattered diamantes, and carried a bouquet of roses and lilies. The bride was attended by her friend Patricia Baddock, together with her step daughter Kyla Snelling. They wore knee length red gowns and carried small bouquets of roses and lilies. The groom was attended by his friend James Hitchings, and his son Kaleb Snelling. Flower girls were Madisyn and Taylah Kenzie of Leongatha. The 3pm ceremony was conducted by Pamela Scott and the bride arrived in her Holden VE Berlina. The reception was held at The Captain’s Lounge in Inverloch, the couple provided a three course meal and live entertainment. Professional photography was by Jana Mackinder of LIFE Productions.

To mark the Commonwealth Games in Delhi students were participating in themed lessons. Grade 5 and 6 students looked at Indian food and culture. They made chicken curry and tandoori chicken and broccoli. The youngest students examined the medal tallies to learn about maths and graphics. Grade 3 and 4s were creative and made ranjoulis, intricate designs placed in doorways during festivals. This week some Grade 6 children have travelled to Canberra with students from Nyora, Poowong and

Tarwin Lower for an informative time in the national capital. Also ﬁve students have been selected to attend Somers camp in November. As well in late November and early December the whole school will have swimming lessons at Toora Swimming Pool. Finally the school’s new classrooms have been connected to electricity and the computer network and should be ready for students in early November.

Cutting chicken: Shenae (Grade 6) helps with the Indian food preparation.

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Hymnfest farewelled THE Loch Public Hall was full, the weather splendid, and the organising committee received praise for a wonderful program.

The recent event was the last Hymnfest. Guest artists St Laurence’s Primary School of Leongatha, opened the program with lively singing that set the tone for the afternoon. Bell ringers from Horsham were loudly applauded after their performances. The Hymnfest Band, under the direction of Jim Foley played for the whole of Hymnfest. One of the best performances was by the ecumenical choir, a combination of Loch and Meeniyan members, under the direction of Lynda Fromhold. Ann Larkins’ performance as an angel singing concluded the program.

Hymns were chosen that had been sung at the previous nine Hymnfests for audience participation, so everyone got to sing one of their favourites. Pastor Ian Wilkinson from the Baptist Church in Korumburra was MC and thoroughly enjoyed being a part of Hymnfest once again. Bev Button, Ann Larkins, Topsy Motton, Patsy Heffernan, Hetty Vanderveer, Maree and Ray Ludenia, Lynda Fromhold, Margo and Jim Foley publicly thank people who have been involved since the ﬁrst event in 2000. Hymnfest committee members have decided to distribute the donations made on the day of Hymnfest to the Meeniyan Uniting Church so they can continue with their wonderful ecumenical choir, and to the Loch and District Development Association towards a new public toilet in the play park barbecue area.

Fine voice: the St Laurence’s Primary School choir entertain.

Milpara Community House news Gill Heal, local playwright, will launch the Creative Writers Class book ‘The Thursday Club” on Saturday, November 6 from 2pm to 4pm at the Korumburra Community Meeting Room, with book sales and signing available on the day. Members of the public are welcome to attend, RSVP to Milpara Community House on 5655 2524. ****** Are you interested in ﬁnding out how to research your family tree? We are running an Introduction to Family History class over ﬁve Saturdays commencing on November 6. This course will give you the basic skills required to research your family tree, how to gather and record information, use genealogy software, internet research, record oral history and get help where needed. To be held at Milpara Community House, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra, bookings essential.

JOSHUA William Mathieson was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on October 12 to Laura and Jason Mathieson of Wonthaggi.

Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management held on Sunday, November 7. Please contact Milpara Community House for bookings. ****** The next Well Women’s Clinic will be held on Wednesday, November 10. This clinic with Evie Harle from Gippsland Southern Health Services provides Pap Smears, blood pressure checks and information on women’s health issues. ****** Are you a renter or a landlord? Would you like to know your rights? Would you like to know what the procedures are for making complaints? Come along to a very informal chat with Chris Childs from Consumer Affairs to have your questions answered. To be held at Milpara Community House, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra on Wednesday, November 24 from 2pm to 4pm.

Co-op takes up challenge THE Bass Coast and South Gippsland based Energy Innovation Co-operative has been selected as one of nine Victorian social enterprises vying for a share of $1 million.

LEXIE Marilyn Rose Baker was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on October 15 to Melanie and Kris Baker of Cape Paterson. Lexie is a new sister for Jackson, aged seven and Blake, aged four.

****** Course in Construction (OH and S) Induction will be held at Milpara Community House on Tuesday, November 9 from 3pm to 9pm. This qualification is now mandatory and legally qualifies the holder for entry to building and construction sites. On completion you will receive a certificate from Worksafe. ****** For the blokes is a weekly discussion group just for men held on a Friday from 10am to noon. For further information please contact Colin on 5655 2510 or leave a message on 0428 520 034 or contact Milpara Community House direct on 5655 2524. ****** Our popular first aid courses are running again this term. Level 2 Workplace First Aid will be held over two Sundays, November 7 and 14, with CPR, Administration of Adrenaline for

The co-op is taking part in Crunch, an initiative of Social Traders, an independent company established in 2009 to support and advocate for the development of social enterprise in Australia. “Social enterprises use entrepreneurial principles to organise, create and manage ventures to address social issues and to make social change,” said Susan Davies, chair of Energy Innovation Co-op. “The co-op was established to enable us to work together on the challenge of taking real action to address climate change, to boost local renewable energy generation and to help local people reduce their energy costs by becoming more energy efﬁcient. “We are now set the challenge of working

over the next four months with a team from Leadership Victoria plus an MBA student, to develop our business idea for the co-op into a fully scoped pitch for investment from Social Traders.” The co-op has already bought solar panels and solar hot water in bulk, and is planning small scale wind turbines for farms. The Energy Innovation Co-operative was formally established late in 2009, and has been building its activities and numbers through a series of activity days, appearances at local festivals, newsletter and their ﬁrst broader community project to start shortly, funded by the Victorian Government’s Climate Communities program. “Bass Coast, South Gippsland and recently Cardinia shire Councils have all offered their support and encouragement to the group’s activities. This has been an important factor in our success with “The Crunch” and other grants,” Susan said.

Good start: Victorian Community Development Minister Lily D’Ambrosio with Susan Davies and other Crunch participants, at the program’s launch.

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star

LAYLA Jade Davies was born at Leongatha Memorial Hospital on October 9, the ﬁrst child for Jason and Danielle Davies of Mirboo North.

30 years ago, October 28, 1980 THE RAILWAY footbridge with an entry from Bair Street, Leongatha seems to be accident prone at the present time. After just coming back into service after a lengthy reﬁt, the bridge was closed last week after taking a body blow from a vehicle working in the rail yards. **** LEONGATHA’S small industry boom has ﬁlled what was considered an ample estate within 10 years and forced Woorayl Shire Council to take on $100,000 extensions. Twenty-seven business-

es have established industries and several in the process of building have ﬁlled the ﬁrst three stages of the estate opposite the Murray Goulburn factory. 10 years ago, October 24, 2000 CARA Pritchard was crowned the Leongatha Lion Club’s Youth of the Year Quest winner recently. The 17-year-old also won the public speaking section of the event. **** THE NEW four screen cinema being built in Leongatha is expected to open its doors in little more than a month’s time. Initially, there is expected to be 12 new

jobs created. Five years ago, October 25, 2005 MORE than 200 community events will be held simultaneously across the state to help Victorians get ready for the Commonwealth Games. And South Gippslanders are being urged to join in the activities along the Great Southern Rail Trail from Leongatha to Foster. **** AS AN example of the sort of support that could be coming the way of community groups in Inverloch and district on a more regular basis, the Bendigo Bank

was at Inverloch Primary School last week with a $100 cheque. One year ago, October 27, 2009 A TRAGIC 48 hours has left two drivers dead after accidents in Hallston and Leongatha North. A 21-year-old Leongatha man was killed early on Sunday morning when a four-wheel-drive tipped over and crushed him on a Hallston property. **** SOUTH Gippsland’s Year 12s celebrated their last day of school on Friday. They dressed to impress at each of the high schools in Leongatha.

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Reason to smile: Hannah Keilly and Shaun Hayes with their bicycle prize.

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Kids go pink for a cause INVERLOCH Primary School recently took place in the Very Special Kids’ Pink Pig Appeal for sick children and their families. Students were asked to wear their school uniform and a splash of pink, so they had to be creative. The school’s Student Representative Council organised the event, creating posters and speaking about the day at assemblies to promote it. The school raised $235.90 towards the cause. Shaun Hayes and Hannah Keilly were the lucky winners of brand new bikes courtesy of the Go For Your Life Ride 2 School program. All students in grades 5 and 6 were eligible to enter. Priority was given to those students who did not already own a bike and who submitted a strong case for receiving one.

Looking swish: the kids of Grade 3-4 J dress in pink for the occasion.

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Still worshipping, 100 years on PAST and present members of the congregation commemorated the centenary of the Wonthaggi Baptist Church recently. More than 140 members of the church family marked the momentous event with a church dinner on the Saturday night, followed by a special service and lunch on the Sunday. Of course, there was a skit based around a coal miner, referring to Wonthaggi’s coal mining heritage. Among the gathering was Norma Carr, the grand-daughter of an orig-

inal choir member, Maude Mollison, and past ministers Ken and Robyn Westwood, Russell Moore, and Tom and Kathleen Malone. The current congregation is a vibrant mix of youth and experience, said current minister, Reverend Geoff Pegler. “It’s been a big weekend,” he said. “Our theme for the weekend has been remembering the past and anticipating the future. “We’ve had quite a few new people come in the last few years and they say the experience is a friendly, welcoming church. A normal Sunday worship

in this building is always full.” Up to 30 primary school aged children are amongst the congregation. The Baptist theology ascertains that every member has a ministry to perform: the privilege of being able to serve as a Christian. The church hall is the oldest permanent building in Wonthaggi and is now used to host playgroup sessions. The building was relocated from Jumbunna by bullock team in 1909 to the former Powlett coalﬁelds and then to Hunter Street in Wonthaggi, before ﬁnally being shifted

to its current site. When an outbreak of bubonic plague struck the town after World War One, the church – together with the others in town – was used as a hospital. The church building now features a spacious hall that serves as a meeting place for socialising after church and accommodates a Sunday school, kids’ club and dinners. Perhaps the church’s success can be attributed to its diversity of programs, catering for children, women and men, with a focus on conversation to build relationships.

In tune: the members of the church choir before bursting into song.

Surf’s up: the women of the Swell Mamas, with kids in tow.

Surf opens doors WOMEN from around South Gippsland are carving up the surf at Inverloch every Friday. The Swell Mamas group now has more than 90 members, mums and non-mums alike. Now in its third year, the group is co-ordinated by Lucy Cousens and Geraldine Archibald, with Jess Beachley and Anne Gleeson running the spring program. The group will soon run its second round of bronze medallion training/accreditation with the Wonthaggi Life Saving Club. “This is very exciting because it builds the skills, the ﬁtness and community connection of the

group,” Ms Archibald said. “Especially since we live and play on the coast and this training builds community and beach safety.” Through a Community Action Grant, the group funded eight women to complete their Level One in Surf Coaching with Surﬁng Victoria this year, to mentor other women and create job opportunities. “Although we are not a surf school, our program mentors and supports women to surf in a stress free, fun and safe environment,” Ms Archibald said. “Six of these women have been employed and completed their surf instructors’ ‘hours’ with the local

surf school.” The group is also working with Bass Coast Shire Council, the Bass Coast Board Riders Club, Phillip Island Nature Park and other community groups to set up the Inverloch branch of the Clean Ocean Foundation. Swell Mamas have beach and children’s activities on the Clean Ocean in Motion Festival on Saturday, October 23 at Rainbow Park, Inverloch. “It is great to be working with the Clean Ocean Foundation. We are helping to set up world class technologies and community partnerships to monitor and protect our local marine environment,” Ms Archibald said.

Party time: Pam and Reverend Geoff Pegler, Olga Shaw and the congregation of the Wonthaggi Baptist Church enjoy centenary celebrations.

Bank growing THE Mirboo North and District Community Bank has been open for three months and branch staff are opening new accounts every day. Bank chair Karen Anton said there is still time for the community to show support by purchasing some of the $30,000 worth of shares that remain. The offer closed last Tuesday.

The sale of these will result in the maximum capital of $850,000 being raised. Ms Anton said local residents, traders and business people are transferring their banking business and she complimented branch staff for their skills. The bank is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to noon on Saturdays. Alan Bannister is the manager.

Mirboo North’s new cop SERGEANT Mark Britton is a well travelled policeman.

He’s worked in Morwell, Churchill, Reservoir, Northcote, Preston and Omeo – and now he ﬁnds himself in Mirboo North. And while moving places he has found that experience is something that cannot be bought. “Moving around has helped (with promotions). I’ve gained a wide range of experience from working in different places,” he said. Sergeant Britton has a detective background, and has worked on serious criminal cases, but has also been known to be the only cop in town at times. “I’ve been a detective. We worked on intense, major crime. But I know what it’s like to be the go-to man

Science wins In town: Sergeant Mark Britton. and Mr Fix-it, as I did in Omeo being the only policeman,” he said. “There’s more job satisfaction in small commu-

nities, knowing the people you’re helping is great.” The sergeant’s arrival means that Mirboo North will now have a two man

station, as opposed to the one man they previously had, with Senior Constable Matt Bennett running the show.

Science buffs: twelve students from Mirboo North Secondary College entered the International Science Competition this year. Year 9’s Toby Watts received a high distinction for his efforts in the competition, and several other students received distinctions. Tessa Anderson, Connor Williams, Jack Swallow, James Pearn, Toby Watts, Adam Miller, Scott Marriott and Gareth Hall all competed in the competition with success.

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Get spooked this Sunday IT’S time to be dressing up and tricking or treatingg and there’s no safer place for your family to be celebrating ng Halloween than at Coal Creek Community Park, Korumburra. mburra.

It’s on this Sunday, nday, October 31; Halloween to the exact xact date! Following the outstanding utstanding success of the Halloween event ent last year which attracted more than n 2000 revellers, Trick or Treat tickets ckets need to be purchased from thee following outlets before the event: Foster oster – Main Street Revelation, 31 Mainn St; Leongatha – Bargains Plus 38 McCartin St; Loch – Carringtons of Loch, ch, 40 Victoria St; Meeniyan – Thrifty-Link y-Link Hardware, 101 Whitelaw St; Mirboo North – Discounts on Ridgway way 73 Ridgway; Warragul - All Occasions casions Costumes 13 Latrobe St; andd Wonthaggi – Jean Depot, 141 Graham aham St. “While entry to o the event is free with many free ee activities, Trick or Treat tickets cost $5. 5. They are extremely ely popular so wee encourage you to purchase them early so that we know how many spooky characters too cater for,” said Coal Creek co-ordinator Rowena Ashley.

“We’d hate to run out of tricks and treats for a horde of hungry monsters.” There will be prizes for the best dressed (under eight, under 16 and Open), a monster bash disco with a professional DJ, roving performers, snake busters, and an apple bobbing contest sponsored by Michael’s Supa IGA. As the daylight fades, a big bonﬁre will be lit. For further information, Coal contact Creek Community Park and Museum on 5655 1811. Party Planet If you’re looking to dress up and be part of any Halloween activity the place to go is Party Planet in Leongatha, ‘Halloween’ your store! Owners Daniel and Anna Riccardi have an extensive

Scary: Daniel Riccardi models a ghoulish mask.

Jam packed: Coal Creek enjoyed a huge Halloween day last year.

collection of costumes, ghoulish masks, bats, werewolf gloves and all the accessories like rings, tights, wigs and props. So get in and be part of it; best of all have fun!

Plenty of stock: Daniel Riccardi has a shop full of Halloween ‘goodies’.

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Lyric keeps busy LYRIC Theatre is looking forward to selecting a cast for their 2011 production of Jekyll and Hyde. A cast of all ages is being sought with 10 leads and a large chorus. Both singing and speaking parts are available. The information day for the production, directed by Nathan Eva, is on Sunday, February 6 2011. Auditions will follow on Monday, February 14 and Thursday, February 17 2011. Volunteers are needed to co-ordinate costume design, sew and build sets. Meanwhile Lyric Theatre is hosting the Gippsland Amateur Theatre Awards on December, 11 at Mesley Hall in Leongatha. Small screen star Angus McLaren will be the guest host.

He plays the character of Nathan in the hugely popular Seven Network melodrama Packed to the Rafters. Theatre groups from across Gippsland will attend this ceremony and present extracts from their work during the night. Everyone is welcome to attend this exciting event. In other Lyric news they are looking for three budding directors to direct one act plays in March next year. The plays have not been chosen yet. These plays will be performed on Friday, March 18, Saturday, March 19, Sunday, March 20, Thursday, March 24, Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26. For more information on any of these Lyric Theatre opportunities contact Mark Eva on 0422 894 149.

Fabulous production: the cast of Lyric’s production of High Society this year.

Buzz surrounds musical comedy HOW do you spell The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee? H-IL-A-R-I-O-U-S.

Past performers: Carmel Slater with Tim Gessel and Paul Smith at Celia Rosser Gallery.

Young talent time CARMEL Slater has a passion to encourage local performers. She has been teaching young, local kids in the area for years, and currently tutors around 95 students. “People are unaware how good the local talent is. These young people are extraordinarily talented and they’re home grown,” she said. Carmel will be holding two concerts, both on November 28 at Celia Rosser Gallery in Fish Creek. “It will range from musical theatre, pop and jazz to classical and everything in between,” Carmel said. The virtuoso will be performing duets with some of the acts, while the others will be going in alone. Josh Hook, Josh Gardiner, Georgia Kaye-Helmot, Tameka Ball and Elly Poletti will feature, with some others still yet to conﬁrm. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $15 for concession.

Blessed with William Finn’s bouncy melodies and clever character-building lyrics, this clever and witty musical comedy is thoroughly entertaining and fast paced, designed to keep the audience alternately mesmerised and in stitches. This catchy and endearing little show is destined to be a big crowd pleaser when Foster theatre company, FAMDA, brings this charming and clever musical comedy to the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre for seven performances from November 5 to 13. With a cast of only nine people, the story concerns six precocious, quirky and neurotic children, in the throes of puberty, as they compete for the title of spelling bee champion. Supervising the children are three adults with a few problems of their own. In FAMDA’s production the former Putnam County Spelling Bee champion, Rona Perretti, who hosts the competition, is played by Nicole Cooper. Co-hosting the 25th annual bee with Rona is the word reader, vice principal Douglas Panch, played by Noel Stringer. Noel fondly remembers playing Mr Brownlow in FAMDA’s 2000 production of Oliver! in which Spelling Bee’s director, Nathan Eva, had the title role. How things change! The third adult role in the show is the comfort counsellor, Mitch Mahoney, a big bruiser who is performing his court-mandated community service, played by Paul Smith from Leongatha Lyric shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar and The Witches of

Eastwick. Katelyn Ardley’s stage performances include FAMDA’s Ebenezer’s Dream and the South Gippsland Secondary College production of Chicago, plus FAMDA’s The Producers and Into the Woods. Jemima Eva trained for 10 years with Lisa Pellin Dancers and performed in Leongatha Lyric shows such as Kiss Me Kate, Jesus Christ Superstar and Crazy for You. Josh Gardiner is fresh from another involvement in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular. Ivan Koetsveld’s most recent feat was winning the Adjudicator’s Award at the South Gippsland One Act Play Festival and also earning an acting nomination at the Monash Festival for his performance in Lyric’s The Droitwich Discovery. Emmi Latham recently performed as Nancy in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s Oliver! having previously been on stage in shows like Little Shop of Horrors, Singin’ in the Rain and West Side Story. Gabrielle Vening’s most recent stage experience was as the Strawberry Seller in Oliver! with Wonthaggi Theatrical Group. One caveat: although the show seems to be a good family show, there is some adult humour so beware, it should probably be considered PG-13. FAMDA’s season of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee begins with a gala opening night, followed by supper with the cast, on Friday, November 5 . Other evening performances are at 8pm on November 6, 11, 12 and 13 with matinée shows at 2pm on Sunday 7 and Saturday 13 November. Tickets are on sale at Main Street Revelations, 31 Main Street Foster, on 0400 867 872 or via www.famda.org.au.

In action: Ivan Koetsveld and Nicole Cooper at rehearsal.

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Iconic show draws 200 entries THE 38th Meeniyan Art and Craft Exhibition is on this weekend.

Dr David Iser, the South Gippsland Shire 2010 Citizen of the Year will ofﬁcially open the exhibition at the Meeniyan Hall with a wine and cheese opening at 8pm this Friday. Wonthaggi artist Dennis Leversha will judge the competition this year. He recently held his ﬁrst one man show at Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek. Dennis has won the Bass Coast Art Award several times and is represented

in several private collections both locally and overseas. He will bring his passion and expertise to judge our exhibition this year. More than 60 artists from all over Gippsland have entered and there will be over 200 paintings with a variety of craft and photography on display. On Saturday night there will be an evening of music, aptly entitled “Jazz Among the Arts”. For more information, contact Eric 5664 7376. On Sunday, ﬁve gardens will be open to explore from 10am to 3pm.

Devonshire tea will be available and tickets will be $10 at the hall. There will also be a few stalls with baked goods, plants and second hand books. The art and craft committee thanks the sponsors for their support; their early commitment has ensured a successful exhibition. The art show will be held from Saturday, October 30 to Tuesday, November 2 from 10am to 5pm. All are invited and welcome. Entry is $10, with free entry for artists, sponsors and garden walk owners.

Experienced artist: Dennis Leversha will judge this year’s Meeniyan Art and Craft Exhibition.

SnapperFest time AN easy hour’s drive from Leongatha, Port Albert offers something for everyone.

Next weekend October 30 and 31, the small seaside town will come alive for its annual SnapperFest spectacular. The town’s progress association president Donna Eades is expecting the population to double as there is so much on offer, not just fishing. “While SnapperFest indicates fishing and snapper, the weekend is about so much more than just that. It is about showcasing all that Port Albert has to offer,” Donna said. “This includes the wonderful artwork of resident artist Warren Curry, who will be opening his latest exhibition which features his latest works; Wildfish restaurant and the Wharf Fish and Chips, Port Albert Hotel, one of the oldest hotels in Australia, and of course the fishing.” Anglers can register and weigh in any species of fish from 1pm Saturday and from 1 to

Festival fun: Port Albert SnapperFest organisers Donna and Shane Eades and friends are looking forward to an action packed Melbourne Cup long weekend as Port Albert throws open its town to visitors for the annual SnapperFest. 5pm Sunday, when the prize winners will be announced. “We have a big market here from 8am Saturday followed by a band playing in the park from 1pm on Saturday and Sunday,” Donna said. “There will be lots for the kids to do on both days, with a jumping castle and new play equipment at Rutter Park. “The whole weekend will be a big party in the town so we look forward to welcoming everyone to our town.”

eners be inspired this November! d r a G

FREE entry with a 3 Parks Pass Churchill Island Heritage Farm

Sunday 7 November 2010 | 10am–5pm

Live entertainment, food, gardening advice and ‘hands on’ farming activities including, cow milking, sheep shearing, animal nursery, blacksmithing, horse and cart rides, working dogs, whip cracking and boomerang throwing.

Kids enter the Enchanted Garden! Win prizes for dressing up as your favorite fairytale character FREE entry with a 3 Parks Pass Includes entry to the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm General admission to Churchill Island: Family $8 | Adult $4 | Child $2 For tickets visit: penguins.org.au

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• VLE LEONGATHA

Quality lifts confidence AFTER the previous week’s cheaper prices, it was a little surprising to see supply only fall by a small number.

VLE LEONGATHA KOONWARRA

Sale Draw October 27 1. David Phelan 2. SEJ 3. Alex Scott 4. Rodwells 5. Landmark 6. Elders

SALE DATES LEONGATHA

Wednesday, October 27 Prime Sale - 8.30am Thursday, November 4 Store Sale - 10am

PAKENHAM

Thursday, October 28 Store Sale - 10am Monday, November 1 Prime Sale - 8am Tuesday, November 2 Export Sale - 8.30am

However, bullock prices were the worst affected in the last sale, and their numbers did fall by 50 per cent. Away from supply issues, the yarding was mostly of good to very good quality with the exception of the cow sale, where a number of dairy cows were sold. The competition was unchanged, but demand was stronger, and producers received an extra 3c to 12c/kg for their cattle. There were 40 vealers and 140 yearlings penned, which sold to better demand. Vealers made mostly from 185c to 223c, and a good quality penning of yearling heifers made between 160c and 191c/kg for most sales. A small number of steers made from 175c to 195c/kg. Approximately 80 grown heifers were sold in this sale, and with most being of good to very good quality, prices ranged from 148c to 170c/kg. A smaller penning of 85 prime bullocks and a similar number of manufacturing ox all sold at rates between 3c and 6c/kg dearer. Prime C3 and C4 bullocks made from 173c to 177c with some medium weights to 184c/kg. The diverse mixture of manufacturing bullocks made anywhere from 133c to 174c/kg. Overall, the quality was better for the larger penning of 525 cows, which aided a lift of 3c to 8c/kg in prices. Better quality beef cows made from 143c to 159, with most others between 110c and 145c/kg. Restockers again played an important part in this outcome, purchasing a large range of very poor to reasonable quality cows. The carcass weight price average was estimated to be 298c/kg.

Wednesday, October 20 BULLOCKS 8 Mrs Steenholdt, Woolamai 11 D.E. & G.E. Gow, Korumburra 9 Glen Campbell, Mirboo North 10 J. & C. Vitale, Poowong 8 M. Platten, Poowong 5 Wiruna, Krowera

605kg 180.0 $1089 594kg 178.2 $1058 658kg 175.6 $1156 687kg 174.6 $1200 661kg 170.1 $1125 664kg 167.2 1110

STEERS 1 Lafferty M2, Yinnar 2 S. Shepherdson, Korumburra 1 G. & C. Giardina & Sons, Mirboo 3 G. & B. Goding, Welshpool 7 G. Belcher, Woodside 7 Horsﬁeld Farms, Thorpdale

405kg 363kg 325kg 363kg 436kg 499kg

220.6 213.2 212.0 207.6 190.0 185.0

COWS 1 T. & L. Butcher, Allambee East 12 D.R. Ginn, Inverloch 1 I. & M.J. Hutchings, Wonthaggi 3 S. & K. Hogan, Woodside 4 Headstation, Phillip Island 1 Coolaman P/L, Bena

760kg 534kg 675kg 525kg 550kg 605kg

155.6 $1182 155.0 $827 155.0 $1046 155.0 $814 155.0 $852 153.2 $927

HEIFERS 3 G. & B. Goding, Welshpool 1 H. & K. Warr, Meeniyan 1 G. & C. Giardina & Sons, Mirboo 2 S. Shepherdson, Korumburra 1 K.L. & C.L. Tonkin, Outtrim 1 S. & K. Hogan, Woodside

327kg 290kg 375kg 315kg 310kg 275kg

222.6 218.6 212.0 209.2 199.6 197.2

$893 $773 $689 $754 $829 $923

$727 $634 $795 $659 $619 $542

BULLS 1 R.P. & J. Lomagno, Jumbunna East 870kg 182.6 $1588 1 P. Brydon, Koonwarra 810kg 176.0 $1425 1 N. Belcher, Woodside 1080kg 173.2 $1870 1 S. & K. Hogan, Woodside 870kg 172.6 $1501 1 A.J. & R.T. Stackhouse, Flinders Island 885kg 171.0 $1513 1 P.D. & C.A. Bowman, Flinders Island 895kg 168.0 $1503

Dairy results pleasing THE Annual Gippsland Spring Classic Sale held at VLE Leongatha met with strong demand.

STRATHLEA BROWN SWISS DISPERSAL Wednesday 3rd November at 11.00am Sale City Selling Centre a/c Trewin Family of Denison

127 Fantastic Production 127 Brown Swiss Selling: 83 Reg. Brown Swiss Cows. Class to EX. Prod to 10,597 litres 352kgs Protein 406kgs Fat. Autumn, Winter & Spring calved and rejoined 12 Reg & Grade Holstein Cows prod to 11,290 litres 363kgs Protein 374kgs Fat 32 Reg. Brown Swiss Heifers joined for Winter/ Spring calving 2011. Dams class to EX92 prod over 10,000 litres Your Very Best Opportunity to select absolute exceptional Type and Production Brown Swiss in fabulous form. JD Score 4 (No Known JD) EBL Negative. Catalogues available now - Please contact Agents Office Vendor: Wayne Trewin 0427 862 914 Terms are cash or cheque on day of Sale or settlement by your Agent - Letter of Introductions MUST be provided.

Brian Leslie 0418 365 934 Kevin Read 0419 100 642

Gordon Connors 0408 131 720

PRELIMINARY NOTICE COMPLETE MILKING HERD DISPERSAL RAMETTA HOLSTEIN STUD A/C S & R Zappulla, Boolarra Monday 15th November 11.00 Warragul Saleyards

100 Quality Registered & App 100 Holstein Cows & Heifers Calved June-Sept, rejoined to Ai from mid Aug Currently doing 30 litres More details later issues Andrew Mackie 0419 595 932 Brian Leslie 0418 365 934 Luke Russell 0408 313 815

Ph: (03) 9338 9259 PO Box 462, Tullamarine Business Centre, Tullamarine VIC 3043 www.dairylivestockservices.com.au

The sale top of $6000 was for an embryo package imported from Canada. Sold by Morson Farms of Alberta and Designer Embryos, the sire was Atwood from a Mac daughter of all world winner Tri Day Ashlyn EX 96. They were bought by Windy Vale Holsteins of Myponga, South Australia. The top selling animal made $5100 for High Green Goldwyn Perfection, an Autumn 11 calving heifer bred from a seventh

generation EX andVG Lucente dam from the famed Fraser Perfection family. She sold a/c Richard Ellis of Leongatha to G. and N. Allen of Nerrena. These buyers also selected Wandilla Ice Beauty 41 (ET) VG, a three-year-old from Shoremar Prelude Beauty EX3 (Imp Canada) at $5000 and High Green Dictactor Satin 2 (ET) at $4600. and J. Mackie of Meeniyan sold a group of top quality cows including BurnBrae Lee Sundae (ET) VG 89 with 470kgs ft at $5000 to P. Price of Leongatha North for $5000.

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Dumbalk under hammer

NEVER underestimate the kindness of people from Dumbalk.

If there’s something that needs to be done they will give their all – whether their ‘all’ happens to be a truck or ﬁsh tank. When the Tarwin Valley Campdraft Club ﬂoated the idea of a clearing sale to raise money to pay a loan and invest in a big shed/entertainment area/grandstand, the townspeople of Dumbalk were only too willing to give anything they could spare.

The list of items that will go under the hammer on Saturday, October 30 at 10am at the Dumbalk Recreation Grounds is huge and takes in everything you could imagine. Club treasurer Richelle Hengstberger said the response from people willing to donate items had been “incredible”. “I just took a call from someone who’s got an Isuzu truck they want to put in. It’s getting pretty big. I can’t put everything in the paper that we have.

There are just too many things to list,” Richelle said. “Any money we raise will all go back into the draft.” Michelle’s husband Ian, another club member, said the idea of a clearing sale had been one that was “thrown at us” and quickly gained momentum. “We thought we might get some stuff. But people say they’ve got half a dozen things to give and come around with 20 boxes. The community’s right behind it. It’s a

Come all: Sarah and Charlie Hengstberger invite people to check out the extensive range of lots on offer at the sale.

Marco turnip in supply FOLLOWING on from last year, a good quantity of high quality Marco Turnip seed is available for this spring.

The marketing and distribution agent for Marco Turnip is Stephen Pasture Seeds, Ballarat. Simon Hunt, Gippsland sales manager at Stephen Pasture Seeds, said: “Marco has been a popular variety since its release and has performed well through all high rainfall dairying areas of Gippsland.” Marco Turnip is an early maturing turnip variety maturing between approximately 10-12 weeks. Marco is also highly palatable, with a large bulb growing mainly above the ground for easy utilisation for dairy cows. “Its early maturing makes it an ideal choice this year due to most dairying areas being very wet, and

farmers will not be able to get their paddocks sown until later in the season,” Simon said. Marco will automatically be SPS Kickstart treated for Red Legged Earthmite protection. The effect will last for up to four weeks and protects the Marco Turnip seedling through the danger period of emergence and establishment. Stephen Pasture Seeds have been accredited to use Gaucho insecticide at their new coating facilities in Ballarat. “For a small extra cost of the seed, it gives you the best chance of a good establishment, which in turn will give you better yields”, says Simon. “It also pays to monitor crops after four weeks and spray if earthmites are present.” Marco should be sown a little heavier (2kg/ha) than most other turnip

Supplies available: Marco Turnip is an early maturing turnip variety, maturing between approximately 10-12 weeks. varieties due to its larger seed size. For quick establishment, drill seed with approximately 100kg/ha DAP fertiliser and roll the paddock for good seed to soil contact. Seed should

be sown no deeper than 15mm. For more information contact Simon Hunt on 0428 457 044 or Stephen Pasture Seeds on 5335 8055 for your nearest stockist.

Soil quality the key to success IF YOU have ever wondered what’s going on beneath your feet, then the Introduction to Soils course being offered by the South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN) is for you. The free one-day workshop will demystify many of the terms and concepts underpinning modern soil science. Suitable for experienced farmers and new landholders alike, the course aims to give participants the skills to understand soil tests and the conﬁdence to take advantage of many of the sustainable soils courses currently

on offer. The workshop will cover a number of topics including soil composition and structure, soil biology, soil chemistry and the basic principles of soil fertility and plant nutrition. It will also explain the rationale and methodology behind soil tests, and how to interpret your soil test results. Workshop co-ordinator, Jill Vella, said SGLN has been prompted to run the workshops to help participants make informed decisions about their soil management. “There’s such a huge variety of products, courses and approaches being advertised that many people don’t

know where to start,” she said. “It can be really daunting for someone who doesn’t have any basic knowledge of soils to know which path to take.” The workshop, which is being run by John Mulvany and Fiona Baker, will be held at Koonwarra on Saturday, 6 November. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided, but participants are asked to bring their own lunch. Bookings are essential. Contact Jill Vella on 5662 5759, 0417 380 273 or visit the SGLN website at www.sgln.org.au.

fantastic thing,” he said. “I think people have got behind it because we’re trying to do something for a small town. You’ve got a sleepy old Dumbalk town. It just needs someone to have innovative ideas. “Everybody wants someone to do something, but they just need someone to step up and make it happen. We’ve got an active committee and we’re still relatively fresh.” The MDU Football Club will host a campdraft on November 27 and 28,

while the Tarwin Valley Campdraft Club will host an event early next year on February 26, 27 and 28. Ian said Landmark, too, had offered invaluable help. “We couldn’t run an auction without Landmark sponsoring us. Barry Svenson’s the man. They’ve been really good to us and they’re donating workers and time to the cause – along with auctioneer Brian McCormack,” he said.

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Machinery range shown off WINDMILL AG staff held a ﬁeld day at Leongatha South on Thursday to demonstrate their wide range of machinery. Kuhn’s managing director Chris Jezzard came down from Melbourne to show a range of disk mowers, hay tools, and with the hay season just starting it was a perfect time to have a look. About 50 people made their way out to check out what was on offer. Inlon’s Shane Ryan made an appearance as

well, showing off the Strautmann products, most notably the Super Vitesse. It, and its sister model the Giga Vitesse were on display, and Shane boasted that they were the ﬁrst of their kind sold in Australia.

Right: Chris Jezzard: the Kuhn Managing Director of Australia made a special visit to South Gippsland for the day.

Having a look: Tony and Luke Lamers of Outtrim spoke with Shane Ryan about the Strautmann Super Vitesse.

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TWENTY-eight years of breeding and milking his herd ﬁnished for Peter Calder at VLE Leongatha recently. In a complete dispersal, his family’s 118 Friesian, Friesian cross Guernsey and Friesian cross Jersey cows were auctioned. Prices were pleasing to a top of $1800 with an average of $1212. Seventy of the animals presented were ﬁrst calvers. All were naturally bred using top bulls including Wandilla sires. Simon Finger of Yannathan was one of the bulk purchasers on the day, taking home 24 animals. Rod Cope of Middle Tarwin also secured several

quality outﬁts. Mr Calder grew up on the family property at Wild Dog Valley. Although relinquishing dairying, he has no immediate plans. He said he might agist some of his property and run some beef cattle himself down the track. “Maybe some Angus,” he said. Auctioneers DLS Dairy livestock Services in conjunction with local agents Rodwells were pleased with the progress of the sale. Andrew Mackie from DLS said that although some lots were initially passed in, these were also sold by negotiation following the auction. Mr Mackie said buyers were looking for nice square udders and good conﬁrmation.

Sale day: Annemarie, Katie and Peter Calder at their herd dispersal.

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TARWIN LOWER MARKET The next Tarwin Lower market will be held at Tarwin Lower Hall on: Monday, November 1 Many stalls including fresh produce, plants, tools, books, craft, clothing, and bric-a-brac Enquiries/Bookings to Hall Secretary, Carol Dwyer Ph: 5663 7657

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public notices OLD PORT POULTRY FARM are delivering 20 week old laying hens to your area, Saturday, November 6, $17 each. Ph: BH 0438-832535, AH 5183-2515.

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is now taking names for Please call Narelle Polato on 5668 6246 for registrations. Please provide your name, age and contact details of yourself and partner. Cut off date for registration is 11.11.2010. There will be 2 Debutante Balls held next year - being April 8 - 9. Registration will be on a ﬁrst in basis.

Saturday, November 6 10am to 4pm $10 entry including morning or afternoon tea

October 31, 2010 2pm The Scottish Highlands and Islands by

PLANT STALL Map available from Inverloch Uniting Church, William Street

Sue MacLeod Dancing: Brianna Johnstone and Gareth Rees Rev Arthur Stamp officiating EVERYONE WELCOME

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WHAT DO YOU THINK? SOUTH GIPPSLAND WATER CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2010 South Gippsland Water has received a lot of valuable comments, ideas and feedback from our customers over the years, through our customer satisfaction survey. The survey is in the form of phone interviews carried out by an independent market research company, I-view. The survey will be completely confidential and anonymous, only aggregated information will be returned to South Gippsland Water. The information collected is exclusively for South Gippsland Water and will only be used to help us improve our services to you. If you can take the time to answer the survey it will benefit all our customers, including you.

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South Gippsland Shire Council An Application for Planning Permit has been made which may affect you. The land affected by the application is: 17 Mine Road, Korumburra, 3950 being L3 SP36750A Parish of Korumburra Township. The application is for a permit to: Liquour licence to existing cafe. The applicant for the permit is: C. Vassalli. The application number is: 2010/307. You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the Responsible Authority. The Responsible Authority is: South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha, 3953. Viewing of documents can be done during office hours (8.30am to 5pm) and is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority. An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, including the reasons for the objection and stating how the objector would be affected. The Responsible Authority will inform you of its decision. The Responsible Authority will not decide on this application until 14 days after the date of this notice. Dated: November 2, 2010. *Please be aware that copies of submissions received by Council may be made available for inspection to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the planning process. e Com

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Ongoing Fire Operations Roles

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Statewide field services officer opportunities The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoria manage approximately 7.7 million hectares of public land and natural resources across Victoria. We are seeking ongoing field staff to assist in the implementation of the planned burning program and the suppression of bushfires in Victoria.

STRAIGHT SHIFTS Apply at: Taylors Waterfront Restaurant and Accommodation 1215 Phillip Island Tourist Road, Newhaven Phone 5956 7371 Email: restaurant@waterfront.net.au

Are you up to the challenge? • Participate in planned burning and fire suppression • Undertake construction and maintenance work • Assist in the collection and analysis of field data to support operational activities Here’s what we ask: • You can work safely alongside others as a team player • You’re fit and healthy (you’ll need to pass a medical and fitness test) • You hold a current manual driver’s licence and can be contactable by phone for fire related duties • You are flexible and available to work in remote locations for extended periods of time

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In return you’ll receive: • A salary of between $42,305 - $56,604, plus allowances if applicable and overtime; and • Professional training.

We require a FULL TIME DIESEL MECHANIC with experience in tractors or heavy machinery, and computer diagnostics. Must be able to work out in the field and carry out services and repairs competently. Manufacturers’ training will be undertaken for the right person. Wages over and above competitors $ Top dollar for the right person $ Current driver’s licence essential. Flexible working hours with some overtime required. Immediate start. All applications will be held in the strictest confidence. If this is you, please send a copy of your resumé to: The Manager, PO Box 315, Leongatha, 3953 Or email: dealerprincipal@dcsi.net.au

Find out more Visit DSE's website www.dse.vic.gov.au/fires or contact DSE's Customer Service Centre on 136 186 or Parks Victoria on 131 963. Apply online Visit www.dse.vic.gov.au/fires and receive an instant confirmation of your application.

You have until Sunday 14 November 2010 to apply. Depending on which work location successful candidates are selected for, you will be employed by either Parks Victoria or DSE under their respective agreements - (Parks Victoria Agreement 2008, or VPS Agreement 2006 (Extended and Varied 2009)). Successful candidates may be required to undergo a National Police Record Check.

JOURNALIST • Cadet Journalist • Qualified Journalist or Graduate Two positions exist for full time journalists on the award winning South Gippsland newspaper, The Great Southern Star, Leongatha. The successful applicant will need to live in or close to Leongatha, be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills. Cadet position would suit student with VCE completed with high English score. Qualified Journalist or Graduate would preferably have a journalism degree. November/December start All written applications to: Manager Tony Giles PO Box 84 LEONGATHA 3953 Or email tony@thestar.com.au Applications close Friday, October 29

TRAINEESHIP (JUNIOR) AUTOMOTIVE/MARINE PARTS INTERPRETER Inverloch Marine has created a position for a trainee in our parts department. The successful applicant will work under direction of the Parts Dept Manager and be prepared to undertake a 3 year traineeship which will involve both on the job and school based study. Training will cover all aspects of retail and internal parts sales, stock control and inventory procedures, use of business computer technology. Position would suit a school leaver with a strong interest in the marine and automotive industry. We are looking for a young enthusiastic person with good communication skills (written and oral), computer literate to become part of our team. Please email your application and CV to: info@inverlochmarine.com.au or mail 2 The Esplanade, Inverloch (03) 5674 1502

Wonthaggi Kindergartens Inc. has two exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and dedicated early childhood teachers beginning in 2011. Our community-based kindergarten has a supportive parent committee and dedicated staff with well maintained facilities. We strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere and have high quality educational programs and equipment. With the support of the parent committee, you will deliver an exciting play-based indoor/outdoor program and be responsible for the general day-to-day running of the Kindergarten group. If you are enthusiastic and positive about the current changes in the pre-school system, we would welcome your application for either of these positions. 4 Year Old Teacher / Director Hours: 38 per week (4 x 5.5 sessions plus planning) Qualifications: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent Requirements: WWCC, Police Check, First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training Salary: As per VECTAA 4 Year Old Teacher Hours: 19 per week (2 x 5.5 sessions plus planning) Qualifications: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent Requirements: WWCC, Police Check, First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training Salary: As per VECTAA For a position description please contact Moira Bates, Administrator on 5672 3257. Applications in writing by Monday, November 1, 2010 to: PO Box 151, Wonthaggi, 3995 or email Wonthaggi.north.kin.admin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au

Are you looking for a supportive and friendly team work environment? Due to the strong growth for rentals and accommodation in Inverloch we are expanding our property management department and require an energetic, professional and passionate person to join our team. Agents Representative Certificate and current driver’s licence essential. An application and resumé can be forwarded to PO Box 374, Inverloch 3996 Applications close Wednesday, December 8, 2010 7 A’Beckett Street INVERLOCH 5674 1111

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MILKER / FARM HAND Required to help owners on Leongatha area 450 cow dairy farm Phone 0400 909 227

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TRACTOR DRIVER wanted part time. Must have experience. 56624096, mob. 0417-154057.

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Family Reconciliation Initiative Worker (Part Time .6) 3 days - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday GippsCare provides a wide range of support services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. A new and exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and highly motivated professional to join our Family Reconciliation Initiative team. This program aims to prevent young people between 16 and 18 years of age entering into a cycle of homelessness as a result of family conflict. The applicants must have experience of working with young people, knowledge of the homelessness service system and conflict resolution skills. The above position will primarily be based at the GippsCare Office in Leongatha but travel to Bass Coast and Wellington shires will be essential. A qualificationn in Social Welfare, Youth or Housing would be highly desirable. Applicants should address the Job Competencies in the position description. The following criteria is applicable to this position: • Applicants must be willing to work within the mission and values of The Salvation Army. • A current driver’s licence is essential. • A satisfactory police check is essential. • Proof of eligibility to work in Australia is essential. • All applicants are required to cite the name of three (3) referees. • Applications are to be received no later than close of business, Monday, November 8, 2010. A Position Description and application for appointment can be obtained by contacting: Peter Hinton (03) 5662 4502 or email peter.hinton@aus.salvationarmy.org For further information contact: Peter Hinton, Team Leader Housing Support and Youth Services (03) 5662 4502 South East Services Network is a Child Safe Organisation

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VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Permanent rental also available. Contact: 0408-320001.

WILD DOG VALLEY - 3 bdrm farmhouse, wood heater, peaceful location 20 mins Leongatha. Nonsmokers, no pets, available now, $190 pw. Don 56689269 after 6pm.

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MATURE, quiet, nonsmoker seeks 2-3 BR house on acreage. Phone Janet 0438-430109.

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FOOD PROCESSING TRAINEESHIP OPPORTUNITY x Career Start Opportunity x Earn while gaining an accredited qualification on the job Apprenticeships Group Australia (AGA) in conjunction with Burra Foods are seeking a motivated individual to complete a Food Processing Traineeship. AGA is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping young people gain a qualification and get their career started through apprenticeships and traineeships with host employers, in this case, Burra Foods. Burra Foods are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products for the domestic & international market. In a new initiative the company is offering the opportunity for the right person to undertake a Traineeship. You will gain exposure to all aspects of the dairy industry while concurrently undertaking studies in a Certificate 2 in Food Processing. A good grasp of science is critical, as is a willingness to continue studies in order to advance to a more senior role within the company. Successful completion of Year 11 or 12 with science-based studies is preferred. Following completion of the Traineeship it is anticipated that the graduate would be employed in a production or technical role within the company. This is a great opportunity for a person who is willing to learn and gain experience in the dairy industry and gain improved qualifications through the support of the company. Excellent career prospects exist. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then please visit www.agaustralia.com.au/careers for an application form and position description. Applications close 12th November.

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Communications and Media Officer • Flexible working hours • Small office environment • Casual GippsDairy is inviting applications from individuals who possess the necessary skills, networks and knowledge to fulfil this exciting new role. The Communications and Media Officer will be responsible for a broad range of communications and media strategy which includes publications, input into newsletters, website and media promotion. This new position is being offered on a limited term (part-time) basis with potential for it to become more permanent with the right incumbent. For a position description, please call 5624 3900 or email executiveassistant@gippsdairy.com.au Applications should be addressed to Dr Danielle Auldist and be posted (P.O. Box 1059, Warragul, 3820) or emailed to GippsDairy by Friday, November 5, 2010. Interviews will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2010.

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LEONGATHA LYRIC THEATRE INC.

Annual General Meeting Monday, November 15 7.30pm Leongatha RSL ALL WELCOME

LEONGATHA AGRICULTURAL RECREATION RESERVE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT Notice is given of a

PUBLIC MEETING To be held at Grandstand Function Rooms on November 22 commencing at 7.30pm The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than twelve (12) persons as the Committee of Management for the Leongatha Agricultural Recreation Reserve for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on January 14, 2011. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women are encouraged. Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Sustainability and Environment office or at the meeting. For further enquiries please contact the secretary, Frank Dekker on 5668 5285.

100TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Members of the public are invited to attend the 100th Annual General Meeting of this Health Service

Venue: Function Room The Wonthaggi Club McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 8pm Guest speaker: Mr John Crellin, General Surgeon Topic: The Changing Face of Health Services in Wonthaggi Business to be transacted: 1. To confirm the minutes of the 99th Annual General Meeting held on November 11, 2009 2. To receive the 2010 Annual Report and Financial Statements 3. To transact any other business, of which at least five (5) days notice has been given 4. Address by guest speaker. Lea Pope Chief Executive Officer

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 2010 Annual General Meeting will be held in the Roger Strasser Auditorium at Latrobe Regional Hospital, Princes Highway, Traralgon West 1pm on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 for the following purposes: 1. To receive the Annual Report and audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2010; 2. To transact any business which has been duly notified to the secretary prior to the meeting. Members of the public are invited to attend. Afternoon tea will follow the meeting. RSVP by Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Executive Office, Latrobe Regional Hospital Phone: 5173 8811 or email vjones@lrh.com.au Peter Craighead Chief Executive

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SOUTH GIPPSLAND FIELD & GAME INC.

CARAVAN pop-top, 1993, ex. condition, 13ft 6” easy tow. Rear entrance, twin beds, well equipped kitchen, ample storage. $10,000 ONO. 5684-1363.

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CARAVAN, 21’ Retreat Hamilton Deluxe, 12 months old, separate big shower and toilet, washing machine, a/c, awning, luxury fitted out, leather dinette, big double fridge, big slide-out pantry and small one, kitchen also has microwave and oven, QS bed, TV. Van always kept in shed, used one weekend only. Has 4 wheel shockers fitted. Must see if you are in the market for a nice van. $58,000. Ph: 5664-0037 or 0408-314057.

Tuesday, November 9 7.30pm APEX CLUBROOMS Watson Road, Leongatha ALL welcome Phone Janet Thompson 0408 686 206

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REGENT CARAVAN On display at

LEONGATHA BOWLS CLUB November 6 & 7 Company Director on hand November 6, 7 & 8 LOOK - TALK - ENQUIRE re Regent full range of quality vans Further info 5662 2169

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5672 3127 1963 BEDFORD J2 tray truck with cattle crate. Good brakes and serviced. Repair history. Ph: 0415303464. CARDS, Bibles, giftware available New Beginnings Christian Bookshop, 38 Bair Street, Leongatha, 5662-0999.

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FALCON EB sedan 1991, T/auto, p/s, a/c, CD player. Second owner since new, has service books. Colour steel blue and grey int. 267,000km, April 2011 reg. RWC, $3,500 ONO. Ph: 5668-7226. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175 FIREWOOD - Redgum, split and delivered. Ph: 0409-218775. HAY - small square bales, $6 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. No weeds. Mardan - 5664-1320, 0428999691.

HEN HOUSES, large or small, made locally. Ring Denis 5664-2443.

LLAMAS Great pets, great guards for poultry and lambs. $700 pair, $900 trio. Ph: 0415-303464.

REPTILES - Baby Red Phased Bearded Dragons. Specialist breed. Bright yellow and orange colourings. Basic reptile licence required. $90 each. Call 5659-8254.

ROTTWEILLER X Kelpie puppies (7), 7 weeks old, come from good working parents, great temperament, $100 each. Call 0409-327462.

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

TIMBER - kiln dried blackwood, clear pine, silver wattle. Most sizes for furniture and craft. Also builder’s graded structural pine. Phone 5681-2261.

TREATED pine posts, 100mm x 100mm x 3 metre, $5 per metre. Half price. 0427-641326.

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ALPACA SALE Certified males, pregnant females, young alpacas. Need to sell, no reasonable offer refused. Ph: 5663-2341.

CAFÉ FOR SALE LEONGATHA • • • • •

Weekly takings $6,500 - $7,500 15kg of coffee a week Open ONLY 5 days Very cheap rent: $416 a week Fantastic location Call Karli 0409 965 540 or Marc 0412 359 907

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

CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC. Repairs and services

Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012

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GARAGE SALE Saturday, October 30 8.30am - 1pm No early birds Household goods, furniture, books

43 Koonwarra Road LEONGATHA

GARAGE SALE 9am Saturday, October 30 60 Parr Street Leongatha HEAPS OF NEW and USED GOODS! Kitchenware, Tupperware, baby goods, toys, household items, clothing Something for everyone! NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE

Garage Sale Saturday, October 30 1831 Promontory Rd FISH CREEK 8am start No early birds please Sausage sizzle Proceeds to local charity Come along and grab a tasty snag, and snag a bargain also

MOVING HOUSE GARAGE SALE 19 Parr Street Leongatha SATURDAY & SUNDAY October 30 & 31 8am Household goods and appliances, furniture, mechanical, shed & garden tools, girls clothing, generator and mulcher

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GARAGE SALE 607 Waratah Road FISH CREEK (Waratah Nth) Saturday & Sunday October 30 & 31 Various household goods, collectables including beer can collection and Darwin stubbie, old cameras, arc welder, large motorised spit, and lots more

From 9am GARAGE SALE - 1 Anderson Avenue, Inverloch, 8-1pm Saturday 30th. General household goods.

used machinery

TRACTOR Claas Ares 567 4WD 114 hp 24 spd Pwrshst trans 12 spd creep box Climate control 2500 hours Excellent Condition Reg 61650FJ $68,200 neg. incl GST Phone 0417 990 558 HAY RAKE, rotary Niemeyer 330D, as new condition, $3,300. 56577256.

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

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593 HOLDEN Vectra 2000 sedan, 2.2 lt auto, a/c, p/s, 95,000km, reg. June 2011, EC, $7,250 with RWC. Ph: 5662-3120. MAZDA 3 Neo 2007, Power Pack, 3 yr warranty, tinted power windows, cruise control, 45,000km. Reg. USJ087. $16,500. Ph: 0421-786289. V8 UTILITY - see page 7 of this week’s paper.

congratulations TILLANI and Pete Congratulations on the birth of Charlotte. A precious bundle to love and enjoy. Omi and Pa, Callan and Kian.

engagements THE families of Mat Baillie and Amy Zurrer wish to express their delight on their engagement.

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in memoriam ADAMS - Robert Geoffrey (Geoff). 13.4.51 - 26.10.09. Beloved dad of Stevan and Kirsty, respected fatherin-law of Tony and loved granddad of Connor (born 3.11.09), beloved stepdad of Brodie and Dale. Late husband of Yv. Former husband of Rose, loved son of Iris (dec.) and Kevin Williams. Dad the pain of losing you is unbearable, miss our talks and your guidance, and wish more than anything that we could cuddle you again and hear you say I love you. You suffered so much, now you’re resting beyond all pain. Cremated Leongatha 2.11.09. FOSTER - Jack. 30.10.93 Loved and remembered always, today and every day. Noeleen and family. ONE year gone, and we still miss you every day. Love you forever Nathan... Love Ash and Tash. XOX

deaths wanted to buy FURNITURE: Parker, Noblett, Tessa, Chiswell, Moran, or any quality brand name used furniture. Phone Wendy on 0409-234482. OLD MOTORBIKES road, trail, motocross, farm, scooters, 4WDs, minis, wrecks or just parts. Cash paid. 5664-8344. OLD CARS and trucks: Holden, Ford, Valiant, Chevrolet, hot rods, abandoned projects, wrecks or parts. Not for scrap. 0488-294894.

births HARRIS (Pratt) Announcing the birth of Charlotte Ava, born 6lb 13oz on the 18.10.10 at Foster Hospital. Tillani and Pete doing well. HARRIS (Pratt) Congratulations to Pete and Tillani on the arrival of Charlotte Ava born 18.10.10. Love to all. Pa and Gran, Kate, Matt and Luke Harris.

ARMSTRONG - Robert Norman. 19.11.47 - 23.10.10 Result of an accident. Much loved husband, partner, lover and best friend of Lee-Anne. A beautiful man who was the light of my life. Stand fast and rest easy ‘Caucas’, lots of love Ian. Special friend of Jamie, Alisha and Jude. Father of Karen. Great friend and brother-inlaw of Graeme (dec.) and Pam, much loved uncle of Brett, Kristie and Scott (dec.). Thanks for always being there. Much loved eldest son of Norm (dec.) and Muriel. Brother of Evan and Julie, Jeff and Robyn, Greg and Lesley. Uncle of Lee, Bradley, Scott, Tyler, Matthew, Christopher and Jordan. Much loved and respected son-in-law of Lilian (dec.) and Bill (dec.). Please see later Herald Sun for funeral details.

deaths ARMSTRONG - Rob. We were fortunate to have worked with Rob as chair of this committee. He was always so positive and encouraging. The Stony Creek Reserve Committee wishes to send our deepest sympathy to Lee and family. CONSIDINE (nee Yawkins) - Ruby Evelyn. Passed away at Koorooman House, Leongatha on October 18, 2010 in her 99th year, late of Leongatha East. Beloved wife of Roy (dec.). Beloved mother of Claire, John (dec.) and Ross. Loved and respected mother-in-law of Johanna and friend of Ian. Dear Nan of Deborah and Barry, Cameron, Helen and Michael, Lachlan, Linda and Chris, Scott and Debra, Ashley and Terina. Loved great nan of 9 great grandchildren. Will be greatly missed. Reunited with Roy. CONSIDINE - Ruby. Passed away peacefully at Koorooman House on October 18, 2010. Loved mother of Ross, mother-in-law of Johanna and dearly loved nan of Deborah, Barry, Helen, Mick, Linda, Chris, Scott, Debra and Ashley, and Terina, and dearly loved great grandmother of Zac, Brielle, Cody, Luke, Chloe, Maddison, Tyler, Iesha and Leah. Will be sadly missed. Nana you are no longer in our lives to share, but in our hearts you will always be there. Dearly loved nana of Deborah and Barry, great grandma to Luke and Chloe. Nan, in the arms of an angel you now stay to watch over and guide us, but in our memories you will always be and thought of over a cup of tea. Love Linda, Chris, Maddison and Tyler. Nan, thank-you for the wonderful happy memories we have shared. We will miss you, but your strength, spirit and caring nature will continue in us. Dearly loved grandma of Helen and Mick, great grandma of Zac, Brielle and Cody. Nan, in our hearts a memory is kept of our loved one we will never forget. Dearly loved grandma of Scott and Debra, great grandma of Leah. Nan, silent thoughts of time together hold memories that will last forever. Dearly loved grandma of Ashley and Terina, great grandma of Iesha. CONSIDINE - Ruby Evelyn Considine. 1912 - 2010. In fondest memory of our dear mother and nanna. You fought the good fight peace is yours at last. Your loving daughter Claire and grandsons Cameron and Lachlan. CONSIDINE - Ruby. “Mrs Cons” Special longtime friend and neighbour to ‘the Kuhnes’. An eloquent lady with a great sense of humour. Now re-united with ‘Consie’. Remembered always with affection. Keith, Pat and family.

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CONSIDINE - Ruby. Late of Leongatha East. Dear friend and neighbour for 65 years. Lasting memories. The Haw family. COOKSON - Noel. Passed away on October 21, 2010. Aged 50 years. Loved husband and friend of Marg, adoring and loved father of Kaitlyn and Stephanie. Resting peacefully, so sadly missed by us all. COOKSON - Noel James. 11.12.59. Loved youngest son of Beth and Ern (dec.), much loved brother of Pat and Alby (dec.), Peter John (dec.), Roslyn and Robert. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Reunited with Peter John and Alby. COOKSON - Noel James. Treasured brother of Pat and Alby (dec.). Loved uncle of Craig and Manda, Scrub and Sue, and their families. Noel, I will miss you so much. Thanks for the good times. Love always, Pat. XX. COOKSON - Noel. Loved brother of Roslyn, brother-in-law of Robert, uncle of David, Carolyn and Erik and family. Final peace. ROSS (Gillett) - Betty Alice. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul, on October 20, 2010. Aged 87 years. At rest with God.

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funerals ROSS (Gillett) - A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mrs Betty Ross, late of Poowong, will be held at Scots Presbyterian Church, Church Street, Drouin on Friday week, November 5 at 11am. Nielsen & Handley Funeral Services Warragul & Drouin 5623-2771

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MAY our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16.

crossword solutions CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8245 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Most gracious. 8, Weight (wait). 9, Redden. 10, Ramp-Art. 12, Potty. 15, US-her. 16, Cur-tail. 18, Steers. 20, Ticked. 22, Stern reality. Down - 1, Polecats (anag.). 2, St-ag. 3, Ora-to-rs. 4, Acorn. 5, Holds out. 6, Isle (aisle). 11, P-receded. 13, Trid-ents. 14, Bustled. 17, Us(her)ing. 19, T-ask. 21, Cold. QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8245 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Sound as a bell. 8, Supper. 9, Grumpy. 10, Missing. 12, Fiery. 15, Snarl. 16, Hearten. 18, Allege. 20, Gambol. 22, Pennsylvania. Down - 1, Solution. 2, Snip. 3, Earring. 4, Large. 5, Peculiar. 6, Slip. 11, Sergeant. 13, Rhetoric. 14, Seagull. 17, Tense. 19, Lope. 21, Mean.

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Soccer to expand SOCCER is coming to Loch. The Gippsland Soccer League, in conjunction with Football Federation Victoria will hold a public meeting to discuss the formation of a soccer club in Loch. The meeting will be held at the Loch Recreation Reserve on Wednesday, November 3 at 7pm. “With the growing popularity of soccer and with clubs already established in Korumburra, Leongatha, Mirboo North, Wonthaggi, Foster and Phillip Island, the addition of a seventh club will add to a progressive and developing competition in the region” said Jodie Harlow, GSL operations manager. All of those persons interested from the com-

munities of Loch, Nyora and Poowong are welcome to attend the meeting, however those persons 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The league is also encouraging people who wish to coach and officiate games to attend. “The game is a great way for young players to develop skills in the noncompetitive small sided football,” Ms Harlow said. “We currently offer competition for ages five through to senior men and women, which has included in 2010 Under 11, 13, 15 and 19s.” For more information, contact the GSL office on 5134 3355 during business hours.

Leongatha indoor netball Ladders - Oct 18 Seniors The Reps ............................... Odd Bods......................350.0 Divas .............................136.3 Mixtures .........................28.5 LOLS...............................73.3 Rising Stars ...................129.1 Beta Blockers ..................77.4 Juniors Walawalawinchas ........200.0 Junior Vixens .................17.6 Gunners........................566.6 Swifts ............................266.6 Stars.................................37.5

Draw - Nov 1 13 10 8 8 6 3 -2 13 8 5 4 4

Seniors: 6.30 MJA v Rising Stars, 7.15 Odd Bods v Divas, 8.00 Beta Blockers v Mixtures, 8.00 The Reps v LOLS. Juniors: 6.30 Gunners v Swifts, 7.15 Walawalawinchas v Stars, Junior Vixens - bye.

South Gippsland Bridge Club results MEENIYAN – Monday evening: 1st Frank Arndt, Colin Cameron. 2nd Susan Rufﬁn, Clive Hope. 3rd Margaret Munro, Ellie McIntyre. 4th Kathryn Smith, David Baggallay. Tarwin Lower – Tuesday: 1st Pat West, Clive Hope. 2nd Barbara Axten, Margaret Munro. 3rd Julie and Ian MacPhee. 4th Norma Hannay. Marj Freeman. 5th Alan Johnston. John Sullivan. Inverloch – Friday afternoon: north/south: 1st Colin Manley, Dina Drury. 2nd Phillip Chapman, Hilton Jupp. 3rd Hannah Martin, Beth Hopcraft. 4th Marj Freeman, George Geekie. East/west: 1st Kaye Douglas, John Sutton. 2nd David and Wendy Saleeba. 3rd Richard Poole, Ann Dujela. 4th Maureen Stiles, Vivian Westaway. Note diary changes: Swiss teams – November 12 and 19. Butler pairs – Tarwin Lower November 9 and 16.

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Newcomers bowl in LEONGATHA are currently holding their annual twilight Try Bowls nights, encouraging new bowlers to come in and enjoy the fun. A few bowlers turned out last Thursday night, and there is still one more chance for locals to give it a try. This Thursday will be another session, starting at 6pm at the Leongatha bowling greens.

Ready to go: Lady president Marg Fisher is keen to help new bowls players, such as Mary Tumino.

Korumburra

THERE have been four seasons in this last week, hail and flood, then sunburn Thursday and Friday, back to frostbite on Saturday, but bowlers are a hardy crew. On Tuesday, the ladies had mixed results. Division 2 went to Inverloch with the Korumburra ladies coming home with the points by 28 shots. Our best result was Jan McLaren’s team of Caroline Snooks, Judy Baker and Shirley Martin who had a 17 shot win against Dorothy Gilfallan’s team. Division 3 went to Foster where the results weren’t so good, with a nine shot loss. Our best result was Nancy Gilbert’s team of Marg Hams, Joanna Lomagno, Judith Nicholls who had a two shot win against Enid Dudfield’s team. There were no bowls for the ladies on Wednesday, as the greens were being used for state events. But this Wednesday, October 27, the ladies will be back on the greens, names in by 9am. The men were back on the greens on Thursday with a good roll-up, but with some disastrous results for one team. On one rink, after three games, the winners with three wins plus 26 shots were Andy Robertson and Ted Lambert. It’s good to see Ted back after his health scare. There was no drawn card this week. Thursday evening’s twilight bowls was another well attended event with 18 players playing triples. After two games the winners were Robbie Cossan, Roger Wittingslow and Vera Sund (who has been honing her bowling skills while she and Rob were travelling). The club ran a trivia night on Friday, which was most successful. Thanks to Jenny and John McVeigh and Margaret Brown for organising this event. The runners-up were Ken and Wendy Cecil and their Poowong and Strzelecki friends. The winners were a combination of friends of Ron and Debbie Williams and Sue Chesterfield and members. Many thanks to Les Eastman who keep the

thirst of the trivia buffs well provided for. Dates to remember: Cup Day on November 2 mixed bowls. The theme this year is jockey silks/colours. This day is catered. All welcome. Wednesday November 10 is mixed bowls, single entry, names in by 9am or on sheet in club house. Ladies meeting to be held November 3. Please note the change of date. Congratulations to Debbie Williams, Jenny McVeigh and Bev Button who were runners-up in the SGDLBA state triples last week. The winning team was Patty Francis, Ann Green and Val Collins from Phillip Island. In pennant next week, the ladies will have a break due to that all important race. The Division 1 men will travel to Lang Lang, Division 3 are home to Loch and Division 4 are home to San Remo. No bankers on Saturday, with Division 1 home to Phillip Island. A very close game was witnessed with only five shots differenced at 24-22-20 ends over the three rinks, but over the last ends, scores became very even over all. With two rinks finished, with a seven shot win and loss the final result rested on one rink for a decision. The final score was a one shot win overall to Phillip Island. Our best result was Glen Field’s men’s team of Keith Button (the birthday boy), Andy Robertson and Michael Raman with a seven shot win over Don Hanlon’s team. Division 3 were at Foster where they came home with the points by 20 shots. Our best result was Brian Clough’s team with a 15 shot win over Chas Tyres team. Brian’s crew were Grahame Brown, Keith March and Kane Pepperell. Division 4 were at the seashore with very disastrous results. Hugh Opray’s team of David Goodridge, Ben Peachey and Maurie had a five shot loss against John Arnold’s team our best result.

Inverloch OVERALL results of last Saturday’s pennant round were quite disappointing. We only had wins in two divisions. Divisions 1 and 4 won their matches but the other three divisions lost their games with losses on all rinks in each game, which is a rather rare happening in our club. Division 1 were at home to Wonthaggi and won by ﬁve shots. Ted Bott and Ron Lawson’s rinks each had comfortable wins, but the surprise in this match was the 10 shot loss by the hard to beat Ron Burge team. Division 2 White were also home to Wonthaggi and went down by 29 shots, losing on all three rinks despite John Hedley and Trevor Scott’s rink losing by one and two shots respectively. The surprise of the match was the complete reversal of form of Harry Rybalka’s rink. In the opening game of the season they won 37-9 and lost last Saturday’s game 9-35. What a turnaround. Division 2 Blue travelled to Toora and put in a very creditable performance.

Although they lost on all rinks they only lost by 15 shots after looking like facing a big loss well into the game. In the closing stages they fought back well, particularly Rob Howard’s rink, who after being down 5-20 only lost two more shots from that point while they scored 12 shots. Cliff Coram’s rink fought back well to cut their deficit back to three shots. By far the best performance of the day was by our Division 4 team who were home to Korumburra and had a big win by 46 shots. Each rink won very comfortably, with the stars being Nic Van Grunsven’ rink taking their game by 28 shots. Division 5 were away to Lang Lang and their team included three ladies, Joy Brown, Carol Hughes and Pam Sutcliffe. It is great to see these ladies willing to fill the vacancies in this team. Although they lost on all rinks by an overall 24 shots, Ken Peterson’s rink put in a good game to only go down by two shots. Last Thursday was the first of our monthly triples played on both greens when 28 teams took part. The sponsor for the day was Inverloch Pulse Pharmacy, thanks for this generous support.

Tarwin Lower BOTH ladies pennant played at home last Tuesday in windy conditions against Phillip Island. Division 2 acquitted themselves well with an overall win of 14 shots. Division 3 battled on with two very close fought games, but unfortunately lost by one shot overall. Men’s pennant on Saturday was played in cool conditions Division 3 playing away at Fish Creek winning well by 25 shots. Division 5 played at home also scored a win against Meeniyan by 36 shots. Saturday night’s dinner was a small affair but all who attended enjoyed a lovely home cocked meal. Don’t forget the cup day extravaganza starting at noon come along and have some fun. Footnote: three intrepid Tarwin players went along to Toora for their triples day and came away with an encouragement award well done.

Loch & District IN the past week two of our pennant matches were at Wonthaggi, with both Division 2 on Tuesday and Division 5 on Saturday going down to the home teams. Division 3, playing at home on Saturday against Corinella, achieved a win. For the past two Thursdays we have enjoyed social bowls. The winners the ﬁrst week were Gary, Glenda and Val, with John K. winning the ditch-to-ditch. Last Thursday the winners were Max, Sheree and Marg Cochrane, with Max also winning the ditch-to-

ditch. It was nice to see Sheree as a winner after her first game of bowls with us. Members are asked to remember that the social committee will be holding a Cup Day function on the first Tuesday in November, starting at 10.30am. We will also be having a meal at Poowong on Saturday, November 6 so please put your names down for that if you haven’t already done so. The ladies will be playing the semi finals of their club championship this Wednesday and the usual Wednesday twilight bowls will commence on November 3.

Mardan indoor THERE were no social bowls on Wednesday, October 13 as the Mardan club visited Wonthaggi on the Thursday evening, this was the 53rd consecutive year for this visit, quite a milestone for the two clubs. With the teams all consisting of members from both clubs there was plenty of chat. The results on these nights are not so important, but enough to say the winning team was skipped by the man with the golden arm this season, Vito Serafino, getting plenty of assistance from Lorna Roberts and Val from Wonthaggi. The bowls was followed by a sumptuous supper and safe to say everyone enjoyed another pleasant visit. Nineteen bowlers on deck for social bowls last Wednesday, five teams of three and one of four all playing three games of eight ends and all looking for a win as the season gets close to finishing. No three game winners, which gives an indication of how close the competition was, but with two wins and a draw the winning side was Bev Greenwood, Margaret Campbell and, guess who, Vito Serafino (skip). Runners up with two wins and sixteen ends were Lorna Roberts, Ann Plowman and Tony Allen-Clay (skip). This week will see the last night of social bowls for the season, followed by the president’s night next week then the annual general meeting on November 3, the seasons prizes will also be presented on this night.

After the usual one game of 14 ends and two games of 12 ends there were four three game winners. Equal on 54 points were two Phillip Island teams. The winners were decided on shots up and with 54 points and 40 shots up were I. Ferguson and P. Forrest and J. Newcombe (skip). Runners-up were M. Opitz (ld), R. Taylor (2nd) and H. Spencer (skip) with 54 points and 20 shots up. The lucky drawn card prize went to the Inverloch team of L. Caile, T. Boyle and L. Goss. November’s triples will be changed to four games of 12 ends of two bowl triples. Last Saturday it was very pleasing to see Herb Barclay back, playing pennant when he took his place in the victorious Division 4 team after a lengthy absence due to health problems. Len Caile was forced to withdraw from his pennant team when he became ill on Saturday morning. He was treated by ambulance paramedics at his home and quickly recovered from what was diagnosed as an angina problem. He was feeling good on Sunday and is hoping to play bowls

this Saturday.

Ladies

TUESDAY, October 19 another mixed bag at pennant this week. First division had a win against Foster beating them by nine shots. Second division unfortunately had another loss being beaten by the too good Korumburra with a 26 shot loss. Third division were 10 shot losers by Wonthaggi. On Wednesday, October 20 the beautiful weather saw 32 ladies playing social bowls. Winners were Lois Luby, Margaret Goss, Marg Grifﬁn and Pam Sutcliffe. Runners up were Lola Marsh, Kate Davis, Pat Stoneham and Nell Van Grunsven. Great to see Kate having a game. The Friday night dinner was a success with roast beef and sticky date pudding. Melbourne Cup day will begin with brunch at 9.30am, bowls starting at 11.30am. Ladies don’t forget to wear your most glamorous hat and of course sweeps will be available. Cynthia Hensly had a birthday this week

State triples champs THE state triples were held at Korumburra on Wednesday, October 20 and continued on Thursday, October 21 at Tarwin Lower. Sectional play was held on the ﬁrst

day with the winning teams being Bev Button, Paddy Francis, Iris Donohue and Kathy Simpson. The semi ﬁnals and ﬁnal were held the next day and after a hard fought battle Paddy Francis’ team from Phillip Island won 14-11.

District state triples: Joy Hargreaves (association president) and winners Ann Green, Val Collins and Paddy Francis.

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South Gippsland Pennant Bowls ROUND 3 of the South Gippsland pennant bowls was completed last Saturday.

With last week’s round called off due to the weather, all bowlers were hoping for a ﬁne day. Last year’s premiers Inverloch (home) had a close shave at home winning by a mere six shots from Wonthaggi. In winning, they claimed only two of the three rinks. Leongatha made sure of their win with a very strong 25 shot drubbing of Foster. In the closest game of the day, Phillip Island got home by the slimmest of margins, also dropped a rink along the way. Mirboo North (home) had little trouble in disposing of Lang Lang the newcomers to Division 1, winning by 29 shots.

Leongatha

TUESDAY, October 19 saw our Division 2 ladies away to Wonthaggi, and they managed to scrape a win by just three shots. Division 3 had the bye so next round, round five on October 26 sees Division 2 away to Phillip Island and Division 3 also away to Korumburra. Wednesday, October 20 saw only a small field of 19 players take part in a triples social event, with the winners being the team of L. Lancaster (s), B. Turner and R. Young on two wins plus 13. Runner-up was the team of J. Kuiper (s), B. Davidson and D. Dunkley on one win plus five. Sponsors for the day were Leongatha Car Detailers along with Lund’s Auto Electrics, and the club thanks them both for their valued support. On Saturday, October 23 Division 1 SGBA pennant teams were at home to Foster and defeated Foster 83 shots to 58. Division 2 travelled to Phillip Island and lost 101 to 59 shots, also Division 4 were at the Island and went down 75

In Division 2, Wonthaggi (home) continued their good start to the season scoring a 29 shot win over Inverloch White. Toora (home) also had no trouble in disposing of Inverloch Blue by 15 shots. Meeniyan (home) also had a trouble free win over San Remo, whilst the biggest win of the division went to Phillip Island (home) by a massive 42 shots. Results Div 1: Inverloch 1461 d Wonthaggi 2-55; Leongatha 16-87 d Foster 0-58: Phillip Island 1467 d Korumburra 2-66: Meeniyan 14-84 d Lang Lang 2-65. Div 2: Wonthaggi 1687 d Inverloch White 0-58: Toora 16-68 d Inverloch Blue 0-53: Meeniyan 16-79 d San Remo 0-53:

Phillip Island 16-101 d Leongatha 0-59. Div 3: Korumburra 1478 d Foster 2-58: Tarwin Lower 16-80 d Fish Creek 0-53; Wonthaggi 16-88 d Phillip Island 0-45: Loch 16-78 d Corinella 0-69: Div 4: Phillip Island 12-75 d Leongatha 4-61: San Remo 16-82 d Mirboo North 0-52: Inverloch 1694 d Korumburra 0-48. Div 5: Tarwin Lower 16-91 d Meeniyan 0-55: Lang Lang 16-82 d Inverloch 0-58; Wonthaggi 16-102 d Loch 0-61. Div 6: Meeniyan 14-0 (Bye): Wonthaggi 14-52 d San Remo 0-39; Toora 1257 d Phillip Island 2-35. Denis Stanes’ ‘kiss of death’ tips for next week are, in Div 1, Inverloch will have little trouble in their match against Foster. The game of the round will see Phillip Island take the points against

Leongatha. Lang Lang (home) will open their account with a win over Korumburra, whilst Wonthaggi (home) will have little trouble against Mirboo North.

shots to 61. The next round, round four sees Division 1 away to Phillip Island, with Division 2 at home to Meeniyan, and Division 4 teams also at home to Inverloch. Sunday, October 24 saw the ﬁrst two rounds of the club championships under way in beautiful sunny conditions, and at the end of the day F. Sauvarin, John Hall, Col Watt and John Turner now play off in the semi ﬁnals. The Leongatha club congratulates one of our over 60s who recently was runner-up in the SGBA over 60s at Tarwin Lower. Well done to John Turner. Reminders: This Wednesday, October 27 is the monthly triple to be played with a near full list for the day. Also members are reminded that the next Kitty Club tea, Friday, November 5 will also be a farewell night for Ron Cook and Dianne. The club is going to miss their presence at the club and on the greens.

Meeniyan LADIES pennant on October 12 was a home game, with both Divisions playing Inverloch. Division 1 had one winning rink but went down 61 to 91. Division 3 lost 60 to 33. In the following week both teams were away. Division 1 lost all three rinks to San Remo, while Division 3 had a close game against Toora, going down 47 to 52, with one rink having a win. This week ones are home to Phillip Island and threes are home to Tarwin Lower. Ron Gloster, Sam Thorson and Pat Pocklington were social bowls winners on Wednesday, October 13. Graeme Tobias won the lucky draw. The October 20 winners were Sam Thorson and Morrie Parry, with Ron Thorson winning the lucky draw. Monday, October 18 was our afﬁliated fours Invitation Day. A big thank you to our sponsors Leongatha RSL

and Leongatha Refrigeration. Outside teams included Yarram and Yinnar, who won the day. Toora were the runnersup, while Port Welshpool won the lucky draw. The catering staff prepared an excellent meal. Pennant on Saturday, October 16 was a wash out in all divisions. October 23 matches resulted in a win for Division 2 who played San Remo at home. Score 79 shots to 65, with all rinks successful. Division 5, away to Tarwin Lower, went down on all rinks and Division 6 had a bye. Next week twos are away to Leongatha, ﬁves are home to Port Welshpool and sixes are away to Wonthaggi. Cup Day is fast approaching and names are needed on the board for catering purposes. It is also the last chance to get names in for the afﬁliated club matches (singles, 100 up, presidents handicap and B Grade) which will be drawn up within days.

Ladders Division 1 Phillip Island ........60 30 Leongatha .............31 30 Inverloch ...............15 28 Korumburra .........30 18 Mirboo North .........13 16 Lang Lang ............. -28 4 Wonthaggi .............. -37 2 Foster...................... -84 0 Division 2 Toora .....................29 30 Meeniyan...............25 14 Wonthaggi .............29 23 Phillip Island.........28 18 Inverloch White......26 16 San Remo ...............16 14 Inverloch Blue........ -45 2 Leongatha............... -97 0 Division 3 Wonthaggi .............62 30 Tarwin Lower .......56 30

Loch ....................... -1 20 Korumburra ...........1 16 Corinella................. -5 14 Fish Creek ............ -17 12 Foster...................... -24 4 Phillip Island .......... -72 2 Division 4 Phillip Island.........74 40 San Remo ..............37 34 Inverloch ...............22 30 Korumburra ...........3 30 Leongatha............... -73 4 Mirboo North ........ -63 4 Division 5 Tarwin Lower .......59 32 Wonthaggi .............62 28 Lang Lang .............33 28 Port Welshpool .....41 18 Loch ..................... -32 14 Meeniyan................ -57 4 Inverloch ................ -33 2 Fish Creek .............. -73 2 Division 6 Wonthaggi .............20 40 Phillip Island.......10 28 Toora .....................16 26 Meeniyan............... -5 18 San Remo ............. -41 14

Fish Creek WHILE our ladies have been bowling quite well, they have lost their games by just a few shots and this week travel to Corinella. Our men’s teams were beaten by Tarwin and Port Welshpool. This week the Division 3 team travel to Phillip Island, so be ready to leave at 11am. L. McKenzie, D. Christie, C. McGannon, J. Lavarda, F. Carter, R. Staley, R. McKenzie, K. Flanders, T. McLean, A. Kerr, R. Grylls (manager), R. Everitt. Division 5 play Wonthaggi at Fish Creek: W. Ferbrache, N. Buckland, R. Wheeler, R. Poletti, J. Stefani, J. Lindeman, R. Cooper, T. McLaughlin, R. Cozens, D. Stefani, G. Napier, J. Charlton (manager). Our new shorts and caps will be on show soon. Last Sunday an organised Try Bowls was held and over 14 new bowlers attended. They were helped by club bowlers and enjoyed a barbecue after.

SGDLBA pennant Results - Round 3 19.10.10 DIVISION 1 Lang Lang 69 (2 shots) d Wonthaggi 67 (D. Motton 26 d I. Donohue 16, J. Prowd 25 d L. Milkins 21, J. Prowd 18 lt K. Simpson 30). Phillip Island 83 (37 shots) d Port Welshpool 46 (P. Francis 27 d M. McDonald 15, R. James 26 d M. Reilly 17, P. Davis 30 d A. Collins 14). San Remo 90 (33 shots) d Meeniyan 57 (S. Carvosso 38 d M. Pearson 18, C. Thorn 21 d B. Dyke 19, K. Hale 31 d A. Van Wamel 20). Inverloch 74 (9 shots) d Foster 65 (A. Tschiderer 31 d M. Climas 23, I. Sheppard 24 d L. Vignocchi 21, C. Hughes 19 lt R. Richardson 21). DIVISION 2 Korumburra 82 (26 shots) d Inverloch 56 (J. McLaren 32 d D. Gilﬁllan 15, D. Williams 28 d J. Bateman 15, J. McVeigh 22 lt D. Patterson 26). Wonthaggi 74 (10 shots) d Loch 64 (J. Brusamarello 33 d G. Garry 11, E. Coram 21 lt J. Miller 30, M. McBain 20 lt V. Kennedy 23). Leongatha 83 (20 shots) d Corinella 63 (E. McIntyre 43 d T. Durbridge 10, T. McCormack 25 drew E. Johnston 25, F. Turner 15 lt M. Dillon 28). Tarwin 77 (11 shots) d Phillip Island 66 (G. Bright 45 d W. Braun 10, B. Martin 18 lt J. Boyce 25, H. Twite 14 lt A. Green 31). Fish Creek - bye (1 pt). DIVISION 3 Wonthaggi 43 (10 shots) d Inverloch 33 (G. Mitford 22 d L. Dowson 16, D. Yar-

ley 21 d V. Muir 17). Toora 42 (5 shots) d Meeniyan 37 (B. Curram 31 d G. Densley 12, K. Barwick 11 d D. Lindhard 25). Leongatha 40 (3 shots) d San Remo 37 (B. De Rooy 19 d G. Emmerson 15, M. Bates 18 lt M. Jepson 25). Phillip Island 44 (1 shot) d Tarwin 43 (J. Christie 26 d J. Stafferton 22, J. Cairnduff 18 lt S. Browne 21). Foster 51 (9 shots) d Korumburra 42 (M. Freeman 30 d M. Wrench 19, E. Dudﬁeld 21 lt N. Gilbert 23). Ladders Division 1 Inverloch ..................+72 8 Wonthaggi ................+79 6 Lang Lang ............... +2 6 Phillip Island ...........+52 4 San Remo ...................-25 4 Meeniyan ...................-50 2 Foster .........................-52 2 Port Welshpool ...........-78 0 Division 2 Leongatha ................+59 7 Korumburra .............-12 5 Phillip Island ...........+40 4 Wonthaggi ................+22 2 Corinella .....................+5 4 Tarwin ........................-29 4 Inverloch ....................-62 4 Loch ...........................-25 3 Fish Creek ..................-22 1 Division 3 Toora ........................+49 8 Foster .......................+27 6 Inverloch ..................+16 4 Wonthaggi ..................+7 4 Korumburra ................+6 4 Leongatha ...................+3 4 Phillip Island ..............-10 4 San Remo .................... -7 2 Meeniyan ...................-40 2 Tarwin ........................-51 2

Buffalo indoor

Third (WWL) 12 ends, skipper Rod McConchie, Andrew Hanks and Mary Tumino. Second and first were the same on shots and ends, second (WLW) 14 ends, 22 shots against them, skipper Charlie Tumino, Toni Heldens and Joe Occhipinti; first (WLW) 14 ends, 23 shots against them, skipper Lee Armstrong, Carolyn Benson and Jim Atkins. Best first game Charlie 7-2, second Graeme 6-3, third Lee 11-3. Hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

ON Wednesday, October 20, 18 players, on a warm night to bowl saw six teams of three. We welcomed Josie Baginski for a night of bowls. There was a countback for all placings. In sixth (LDL) eight ends, skipper Sebastian Terranova, Glenys Pilkington and Joyce Occhipinti. Fifth (LDL) 11 ends, skipper Rob Armstrong, Ian Benson and Elise Wilkinson. Fourth (LWW) 11 ends, skipper Graeme Tobias, Peter Heldens and Josie Baginski.

South Coast Athletics’ season starts AFTER a successful Victorian Winter Road and Cross Country Season where South Coast Athletics secured the Division 5 premiership, South Coast Athletics has begun its 2010/2011 Track and Field Season with modest attendances mainly due to the inclement weather we have been experiencing of late. Week one at the Leongatha Velodrome saw 18 athletes compete with two club records being broken. Shane Byrne broke the Under 14 men’s 200 metre record and the old Under 14 javelin record was broken by three throwers but Julian Patterson gets the record as he out-threw Shane Byrne by 10cm on his last throw. During week two at Wonthaggi we had 15 athletes turn up but only had time to run the throws events before the rain brought the night to a premature end. Week three saw 42 athletes

from all over Gippsland ﬂocking to Moe for the ﬁrst round of the Vern Curnow Shield, which is awarded to the premier athletic club in Gippsland. South Coast has won the last two shields and with a modest roll-up of only 15 athletes pulling on the blue and grey for round one, the quest for three in a row was off to a shaky start. However, with 24 individual wins between them, the three peat is now back on track. South Coast winners on the night were: Brenton Taber open men 400m and high jump, Wes Graham Under 14 boys 100m, 400m, shot put and high jump, Patrick Ryan Under 16 boys 400m, shot put and hammer throw, Sarah Lewis open women 100m, 400m, 5000m and shot put, Rachel O’Loughlin Under 16 girls 100m, shot put and high jump, Peter Cardilini open men’s shot put and hammer throw, Jade Dalton Under 14 girls 400m, Gemma Martin Under 14 girls high jump, Kodie Spokes Under

18 boys shot put and high jump, Sandra Plumb Under 16 girls 3000m and Steve Plumb masters shot put. The next meet is at Leongatha Velodrome, commencing at 6pm sharp. Newcomers are most welcome. Athletics is open to people of all ages and abilities from 10 years of age to 90. Enquiries to 5662 3637 or 5672 4299. South Coast Athletics has around 70 competing members from Bass Coast and South Gippsland. In the four short years the club has been in operation they have been hugely successful on the domestic, national and even international stage. Athletes have won four individual national titles and approaching 100 individual state titles. They have represented their country at two world championships (Junior Cross Country and World Masters Games). The club has also won three state Cross Country and Road Racing premiership pennants.

On the run: South Coast Athletics athletes compete in the 3000m and 5000m races at the recent shield meet in Moe.

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Four of the best Meeniyan ladies THE day’s event was a three ball better ball with two scores to count. With 16 players a team of four was needed and they won the day with 69 points: Dot Christie, Eileen Dorling, Lynne Jennison and Marg Roe. Marg was over the moon being in a winning team for her ﬁrst trophy at golf. The runners-up were Irene Holm, Nereda Scholte and Jan Roberts with 66 points. Down the line balls Grace Benson, Kristen Elliott and Veronica Park Meeniyan winners: Dot Christie, Eileen Dorling, Lynne Jennison with 64 points. and Marg Roe.

Woorayl

ON Saturday we played a stableford event which was sponsored by G. R. and T. Plastering. The A Grade winner, with 39 points, was Dale Burge. Tyler Hogan won B Grade with the same score whilst C Grade and best score of the day went to Ted Jackson with 42 points. Balls down the line went to B. Robjant, Damian Burge, T. Lund, I. Diaper, J. Redmond, G. Fennell, G. Johnson, N. McKenzie, R. Warren, T. Burgess and J. Hassett. The nearest the pins went to Dale Burge (8th) and Trent Walters (17th). Thursday’s competition saw Ted Jackson win with 41 points with a ball going to Brian Thomas. The Thursday chook run saw chickens go to M. James and D. Hornibrook and balls went to J. Hickey, T. Hogan and P. Burgess. Next Saturday we will play for the October medal, with the day being sponsored by Kelvin Smith. Two important dates to remem-

ber: Sunday October 31 will be the Welshpool Melbourne Cup Calcutta and on Melbourne Cup Day, Martin Clements on ladies course golf shops will sponsor a men’s THERE is really someand ladies stableford event. thing special about getting out on the golf Woorayl ladies EVENT: 1st round of championships course on a beautifully and monthly medal, sponsored by Le- sunny spring mornongatha Photographics and Electron- ing and Wednesday, ics. Medal and A Grade winner was October 20 was no Sue Wakeﬁeld (20) 71 net, B Grade exception. Headed by our new Jenny Riseley (27) 72, C Grade Jenny Williams (37) 73 and D Grade Pat captain - Sue Brown, we set out to play a Harvey (38) 71. The winner of the putting competi- game of stableford for tion was Jenny Riseley with 30 putts. the Foster Little BookNearest the pin: 8th Karin McKen- shop voucher. Kay Mines was the zie, 17th Dot Jarvis, 2nd shot on the voucher recipient with 11th Pauline Lancaster. Balls down the line were presented 36 points. Ball down the line to Karin McKenzie, Anne Grist, Shirley Thomas, Pauline Lancaster and went to Di Walker with 30 points. Dianne O’Connor. The nearest the pins Broken handicaps: Jenny Riseley eluded us all. and Pat Harvey. Sunday produced Next week is the second round of the championships, sponsored by Na- yet another glorigel’s Amcal Pharmacy. ous spring day for the

Wonthaggi Table Tennis club

ALL school age Wonthaggi Association competition players are invited to compete in the 2010 Wonthaggi Junior Table Tennis Tournament on Thursday night, October 28.

There will be an open event and age events as well as handicaps events, so everyone has a chance to win. Entry fee is $5 per player and covers all events. Matches commence at 6pm sharp at the table tennis centre. There will be no junior coaching on this night. In an unprecedented end to the season, three B Grade players finished on equal points as leading players with equal percentages. They were Daniel Chetland, Brittney Taylor and Tanya Milnes. In another surprise all four teams to make the finals finished on 24 points. Mario Brothers (Heitor and Hector Hilberto) missed out by a whisker, but should be congratulated for trying to win right to the end. A Grade semi finals will be played at the table tennis centre tonight (October 26). Spectators are welcome. There is no doubt some thrilling play-offs will be the order of the night. Michael Ede and Rod Kimmins (Ours) will play Michael Chan, Ashley Hewlett (A Team). Dirk Holwerda and

Patricia Denier (50s mixed) will play Justin Licis, Alex Tilley (Eleven Love). With one match left to play next week, the ﬁnal four, and the placings in the four, are still undecided.

Ladders A Grade - (ﬁnal result) Ours .......................... 20 50s Mixed ................. 20 Eleven Love.............. 16 A Team...................... 12 Maggies ..................... 12 Combos ....................... 4 The Island.................... 0

18 17 18 16 13 11 12

(89) (77) (80) (81) (64) (56) (54)

A Reserve (M & K and Go-Go Girls to ﬁnish this week) Kool Bananas........... 28 28 Odd Angry Shot....... 24 25 Bejays ....................... 16 19 Go-Go Girls ............ 12 17 M & K ......................... 8 12 Whiskers ..................... 4 13

(92) (89) (68) (62) (48) (34)

B Grade (ﬁnal result) Smithereens.............. 24 30 Slugs ......................... 24 25 Hippo Crew.............. 24 23 Sprink ....................... 24 22 Mario Brothers .......... 16 20 B Team (bye) .......... 16 19 Choc Monkeys .......... 12 21 Rainbow Tim Tams ....... 4 9

(66) (52) (51) (52) (48) (46) (45) (28)

Leading players A Grade: Mick Wright 12 (48), Michael Ede 11 (47). A Reserve: Nancy Pattinson 14 (44), Beau Thompson 14 (43), Dean Snelling 11 (37), Jarrod Donohue 11 (36), Sam Watson 9 (28), Michael Veal 8 (28). B Grade: Daniel Chetland 13 (28), Tanya Milnes 13 (28), Brittney Taylor 13 (28), Ed Beischer 12 (24), Heitor Hilberton 11(25), Micah Condron 11 (25), Ben Beischer 10 (20), Ellen McIntosh 9 (19).

Leongatha THE prestigious Hyland Cup event had a fitting climax on Sunday when pennant teammates Peter Rayson and Alan Monahan did battle. The match was decided on the 19th hole where Peter edged in front. Congratulations Peter on your win and also to Alan for reaching the final. Saturday’s ambrose had 14 teams competing and the three top teams were separated by one-eighth of a shot. John King, Peter Stivic, Nick Lafferty and John Feddersen scored 67-105/8-563/8 to win by a nose. Runners-up after a countback on 56½ were Ray Burton, Toni West, Gordon Morrison and Peter Hobson who scored 66-9½-56½. Ben Matthews won pro-pin on the 14th and Alan Monahan won nearest the pin on the 16th Welshpool Foursomes Championships. Congratulations go to Chris Bailey and Marg Payne who are our scratch winners for 2010 with a 91 gross score and to Merv Lowe and Di Walker Handicap Champions with a 64 net. Lomas Bennet was the only nearest the pin for the day on the 6th tee. Dates to remember: Wednesday, October 27: flag event. Tuesday, November 2: Melbourne Cup nine hole event. Wednesday, November 3: medal day. Saturday, November 13: McAninly Insurance mixed day followed by our 2010 presentation event.

Mirboo North and District junior tennis FROM all reports the first round went off smoothly. What a shame the second round was a complete wash out, without one match being played. Congratulations to our B Grade players who are tackling singles this season. It may feel a bit strange all by yourself on court, but you will really improve in your tennis. As I looked over the scoresheets there were some close matches. To our first time players, we encourage you to enjoy your tennis and don’t worry about the scoresheet. It’s all about improving your game. Two of the B Grade matches were real nailbiters. Dumbalk North Aces 3/20 narrowly defeated Leongatha Nike 2/20, Baromi Bulls 3/24 d Mardan Celtic 2/24. In C Grade the two Fish Creek teams had a tight battle, with White defeating Red 2/19 to 2/18. Some housekeeping, please make sure the full team name or even team number is on the scoresheet and fill-ins’ birth dates are on the back of the sheet. Team names

can get confusing if only a town is written down. Points can be forfeited for incorrect score sheets. Some scoresheets did not get posted, please ensure they are sent early in the week. You can also ring through results on 5664 7473 prior to posting.

Ladders A Grade Leongatha Reebok .....225.00 10 Baromi Legends..........166.67 9 Leongatha Asics..........200.00 8 Leon New Balance ........50.00 5 Baromi Superstars ..........60.00 4 Mardan Rockets .............44.44 3 B Grade Fish Creek Blue ..........375.00 9 Fish Creek White .......193.33 8 Leongatha Adidas.......192.31 8 Leongatha Puma ........144.44 8 Baromi Bulls ................100.00 7 Dumbalk Nth Aces .......100.00 7 Leongatha Nike ............100.00 5 Mardan Celtics .............100.00 5 Fish Creek Red...............69.23 4 Baromi Bears .................52.00 4 Leongatha Nth Orange ...51.72 3 Leongatha Nth Green .....26.67 3 C Grade Leongatha Billabong ..166.67 7 Leongatha Ripcurl .....161.54 7 Mardan Jets ..............................6 Fish Creek White .......105.56 6 Hallston ..........................61.90 6 Fish Creek Red...............94.74 5 Baromi Blue ...................60.00 4 Leongatha Quiksilver ...153.85 7 Baromi Black .................65.00 4

hole. The following teams won balls down the line: C. and M. Leaver, K. Scott, K. Columb 56½; K. Castwood, J. Duscher, B. Hughes, M. Stubbs 593/8, P. Browne, G. Marsham, R. Wilson, D. Elvins 595/8.

Tuesday Peter Walsh played the day’s best golf, winning the event with a very steady 40 points. Geoff Maher was runner-up on 39 points, but only after a countback from Bruce Hutton. Bruce did win nearest the pin on hole 16, while Jon Smith won on the 14th. Ball winners: B. Hutton 39, L. Newton 38, J. Cummins, J. Smith, A. Adcock, K. Finney 37; A. Edney, P. Wilson 36

Thursday The best day for quite a while and 58 golfers came out to play. Still smiling from the grand ﬁnal, Trevor Steer

enjoyed the day, scoring 37 points to chalk up a win in A Grade. Countbacks were needed in the other grades where Hugh Goodman (38 points) won B and Peter Hobson (34 points) won C. Alan Monahan and John Eabry were nearest the pin winners. Ball winners: I. Nunn 38, A. Sperling 37, J. Eabry 36, D. Reaby, P. Waters, K. Castwood 35; R. Burton, V. Rowlands, I. Danks, B. Fairweather, A. Edney, D. Clemann 34. Saturday’s event is stableford and Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup event will be a shotgun start at 8.30 for a 9am hit-off. There will also be a nine hole comp for those interested, starting at about 10.30am. A chicken and champagne lunch will be available from 12pm at a cost of $15, so please book for this.

Mirboo North

Leongatha ladies

THERE were 17 starters for the stableford event on Thursday, October 21. The CCR was 70. A Grade winner was Joe Taylor (21) 48 pts. Down the line: Max Fletcher (31) 45 and Tom Traill (10) 42. Birdie Peter Draper (13th). Twenty-nine starters attended the Colin Watson Holden men’s and ladies stableford on Sunday October 23 which was sponsored by Colin Watson. The CCR was 72. The A Grade winner was Joe Kus (16) 36. Mal Payne was the runner-up with (11) 33. B Grade was won by Gary Shandley (36) 37 and Max Fletcher the runner-up with (30) 36. The ladies winner was Mary Beruldsen (38) 36 and Sue Traill was the runner-up with (25) 33. Down the line balls: Tony Tomada (23) 35, Greg Gunn (35) 34, Joe Taylor (19) 34, Cec Eden (36) 34. Nearest the pin: 4th Tony Tomada, 6th Tom Traill (pro pin) and 16th. First hole, second shot Terry Bradshaw. Birdies: 4th Tony Tomada.

KOONWARRA Essential Therapies sponsored the par event on Wednesday, October 20. As the course dries out and the weather warms up scores are improving, and all prize winners were in the positive zone. A Grade was won by that very consistent player, Wendy Surman, who was two up. In B Grade another player scoring well of late has been Marea Maher. She also scored two up to win that grade. Shirley Welsford scored even better to win C Grade with three up. Glenyce McRobert one up, Di Williams one up, Dot Stubbs, Julie Howard, Joy Runge, Marg Grifﬁths and Pat Moore all square, won balls down the line.

Allambee Mirboo and District tennis LEONGATHA were winners this week against top team Koony. Glen Kleevan won his three sets. The ladies did well. A good team effort keeps the competition alive. With only four teams in the grade, Hallson and Leongatha North were W/O. Leongatha have started the season well with another win. Koony were the losers this week. Other teams are closer on the ladder. The season is only four rounds in and anything can change. Baromi won the match against Korumburra, a tiebreaker each way in the men’s sets. Baromi ladies won well in support. Outtrim will be pleased with the win against Berrys Creek, a close match only three games the end results. Foster have started the season well with a win this week against Young Ones. Koony’s even team had a 10 game win against Baromi. Mardan Blue will be celebrating their win against Outtrim. This team is the stepping stone at Mardan for the higher grades. A very close match, a tiebreaker in the last set, decided the match. Red were too good for Hallston - a tiebreaker and a 7/5 against Hallston didn’t help the score line.

Red are on top of B Grade. All club afﬁliation fees are now overdue to the treasurer. If your club hasn’t paid, please do so at your earliest convenience.

Results A Grade: Leongatha 5.60 Konnwarra 4.57, Hallston v Leongatha w/o. A Reserve: Leongatha 7.48 Koonwarra 2.34, Baromi 6.50 Korumburra 3.35, Outtrim 5.45 Berrys Creek 4.42. B Grade: Mardan Blue 5.40 Outtrim 4.38, Mardan Red 8.54 Hallston 1.29, Foster 6.49 Young Ones 3.33, Koonwarra 6.45 Baromi 3.35.

Ladders A Grade Koonwarra .............................. 26.5 Hallston.................................... 21.0 Leongatha North .................... 20.0 Leongatha................................ 18.5 A Reserve Baromi ..................................... 23.5 Koonwarra .............................. 22.5 Korumburra ........................... 20.0 Mardan .................................... 19.0 Outtrim ..................................... 16.0 Berrys Creek............................. 16.0 B Grade Mardan Red............................ 31.5 Koonwarra .............................. 27.0 Young Ones ............................. 23.5 Foster ....................................... 22.5 Outtrim.................................... 20.5 Baromi ..................................... 20.5 Korumburra ........................... 17.0 Hallston.................................... 16.0 Mardan Blue........................... 15.5

Midweek ladies tennis Ladders Up to October 19 Section 1 Inverloch Silver ...................68.0 Wonthaggi Rosellas .............66.0 Westernport ........................62.0 Inverloch Gold.....................59.0 Phillip Island .........................46.0 Foster Blue ............................33.0 Foster Yellow ........................31.0 Wonthaggi Swans..................17.0 Section 2 Inverloch Madﬁsh ...............85.5 Korumburra .......................73.0 Bena ......................................64.0 Phillip Island Penguins .......40.5 Inverloch Red ........................40.0 Wonthaggi .............................38.0 Inverloch Blue.......................28.0 Phillip Island Koalas .............15.0 Section 3 Outtrim ...................................65 Nyora .......................................58 Grantville ................................54 Leongatha ...............................50 Wonthaggi ................................40 Inverloch ..................................34 Fish Creek ................................31

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Wonthaggi Power salutes season

WONTHAGGI Power Football Netball Club’s presentation night was held at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club recently after a delay

due to the AFL grand ﬁnal rematch. All who attended had a wonderful time, with the deserving award recipients lauded for their individual achievements.

B Grade: Bonny Huitema (Best and Fairest).

Seniors: Cam Jones (Most Valued Player), Nat Jones (Best and Fairest), Josh Olden (Most Consistent), Fergus O’Connor (Best First Year Player) Absent: Andrew Seccull (runner-up Best and Fairest) and David Howard (Coach’s Award).

Courtney Blair: won the A Grade Best and Fairest.

A Grade: Carley Main (runner-up Best and Fairest), Chloe McBain (Most Determined) and Carly Johnson (Coach’s Award).

Netball: Janet Chambers (Netball Club Person of the Year) and Carmel Birkett (Netball president).

Reserves: John Armstrong (Most Consistent), Dean Foon (runner-up Best and Fairest), Heath Wagstaff – Pittard (Best and Fairest) and Adrian Scapin (coach).

Club awards: Rob Tesoriero (president Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club), Lynne Hanley (Club Service Award) and Tony Gedye (Best Club Person).

Right: B Grade: Brodie Churchill (Most Consistent), Sarah Foon (Most Determined), Claire Atherton (joint runner-up Best and Fairest), Kealey Farrell (joint runner-up Best and Fairest).een Hutiema (receiving Best and Fairest on behalf of Bonnie Huitema).

Left: C Grade: Zoe King (runner-up Best and Fairest),Tina Tiziani (Most Determined), Becky Parker (Best and Fairest), Leanne Brown (Coach’s Award) and Linda Tack (coach).

Korumburra girls win at Trafalgar KORUMBURRA City Soccer Club entered three teams into the Trafalgar five-a-side soccer tournament on Sunday, October 17. Senior men, intermediate and women played in cold and muddy conditions. The Korumburra women’s team took out their section against some great sides like East Gippsland, Leongatha and Trafalgar. They made it into the final by one goal as the points were level with East Gippsland. The final against Trafalgar began with them scoring the first goal in the second half and then seconds later Tara Wallace passed the ball to Jo Allen who put the ball into the net to level the score. With no score in extra time there was

a penalty shootout. Korumburra started with their youngest going ﬁrst and the nerves were showing as Zoe Allen missed. Chloe Rodda and Bree Allen went next and made no mistakes scoring their penalties. Korumburra’s goalie Bridie Allen was determined to not let any in and succeeded. Bridie has been training with the Gippsland Knights Soccer rep teams along with Tara Wallace. Bridie has had specialised goalie training and it is paying off. Korumburra women won the match 3 - 1. The seniors played four games and were out classed losing all their games. The intermediates, which consisted of U16 players, played well and drew a couple of games.

Well done: Korumburra City’s back: Bree Allen, Jayde Miller, Tara Wallace, Chloe Rodda and Zoe Allen; front: Bridie Allen and Jo Allen won a tournament at Trafalgar.

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Equestrians do it again THE Leongatha and District Equestrian Club has won the 2010 Prime Equus Top Teams Trophy showjumping event for the second year running. The Leongatha showjumping team “The Pocket Rockets” consisting of Nicole McNaughton from Kardella, Lisa Archer from Kardella and Adeline Collins from Bennison took out the coveted title last weekend. The Top Teams Showjumping event is Victoria’s largest show jump event on the calendar with more than 300 riders competing for $30,000 worth of cash and prizes over two days. Last year the LDEC team “The Pockets Rockets” were overall champions of the entire event allowing them to have ﬁrst choice of hosting this year’s prestigious event. The Leongatha and District

On target: Chris Roberts.

Equestrian Club took on the role to organise and host this year’s event, but their only disappointment was that they were not able to do so in their own shire due to a lack of developed equestrian sporting facilities. Instead the event was run at The Werribee Park Equestrian Centre, which saw host to some 320 riders and horses and more than 400 spectators from the Friday until Sunday. The LDEC organised a trade village over the weekend comprising of many large company stall holders such as Horseland. “It’s a real shame that we couldn’t bring all of these visitors to our own area,” LDEC member and showjumping committee member Kelly van den Berg said. “The event was a huge success, but we weren’t expecting to win it again.

“We have the option to host the event again next year, but this decision won’t be made until later in the year.” In the meantime the LDEC has also entered a team for the Victorian Teams Trophy Dressage Championships to be held next month. “The Pockets Rockets” are all members of the Leongatha and District Equestrian Club that operates out of the Leongatha Equestrian Park in Tilson Court. The club supports a wonderful array of sporting talent, both amateur and professional, in many facets of equestrian disciplines. The showjumping team “The Pocket Rockets” are a ﬁne example of the equestrian talent coming out of this area and the success of this year’s event is a credit to the skills and efforts donated by the many members of this dedicated and popular South Gippsland sporting club.

Well done: Lisa Archer (Kardella), Nicole McNaughton (Kardella) and Adeline Collins (Bennison) won the Top Teams Showjumping event.

Shooting to Delhi By Chris Brown CHRIS Roberts was more worried his building in the athletes’ village would fall down than he would be attacked by terrorists. The Mirboo North born and bred man competed in shooting events at the recent Commonwealth Games in India. Unfortunately he missed out on a bronze medal by two points in the 10m air pistol pairs. But the awesome experience of being surrounded by athletes from many nations at a major sporting event will remain with Chris for the rest of his life. “The magnitude is quite impressive. It’s easy to forget how many countries are in the Commonwealth with all the little island and African nations,” he said. “You are just surrounded by world

class athletes. “You can walk up to anyone; you might be in a queue to get food and you can just ask them what sport they are in.” Less inviting were the athlete’s living quarters. “We’d probably put a fence up saying it was not safe for people to go into,” Chris said. “The bathrooms were pretty scary. The toilet and shower had both been used as toilets and despite multiple attempts at cleaning there was still evidence of that being true.” The athlete’s village was made up of nine storey tower blocks holding numerous spacious three bedroom apartments. “We spent a lot of time at the village for security reasons,” Chris said. “From the minute you landed at the airport you were under armed guard. I don’t think anyone would have felt their security was in jeop-

ardy. “I was a bit more worried about the building falling down.” But the shooting range was world class and had undergone improvements since Chris competed there in February. The IT project manager who now lives in Caroline Springs also competed in 25m standard pistol pairs and singles. He was disappointed to miss out on a medal. “It was my ﬁrst Commonwealth Games and I would have liked to shoot better,” he said. “I didn’t shoot up to my standards. It was a bit of a learning experience. “The time zone does you a bit. You get up in the morning and you know back home it’s about lunchtime.” Chris’ parents, Bob and Helen, had a farm at Mirboo North before retiring to Inverloch.

Poowong school’s bike ed win POOWONG, Yarragon, Boolarra, Cowes and Stratford have qualified for a place in the state final of the Bike Ed Challenge at the International Power Traffic School in Morwell on November 19. At last Thursday’s Regional Bike Ed Challenge the five schools competed against 13 Gippsland primary schools. Poowong won the event with 667 points followed by Yarragon (639), Boolarra (613), Cowes (612) and Stratford (605). Other schools to compete were Nilma, Swan Reach, Grey Street Traralgon, Eagle Point, Yarram, Powlett River, Loch and Flinders Christian College Traralgon.

Go Poowong: the consolidated school won the Gippsland ﬁnal of the Bike Ed Challenge last week.

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Helms to coach Bulldogs By Isaac McCallum PETER Helms has done it all in football. As a player he has won premierships, best and fairest awards and has often been the captain of his team. Now, the former Leongatha star will become the coach of the KorumburraBena seniors football team. Coaching will be a new experience for Helms, but his wide range of teaching skills will help his education into mentoring footballers. “I’ll probably bring a lot of teaching skills into the role. We’ve got a young group that will need a lot of direction,” Helms said. The Grade 1/2 teacher at Tarwin Valley Primary School in Meeniyan has 18 students in his class, which is the same number of players he will have on the ﬁeld each Saturday next year. But Helms does have experience mentoring adults – he is the school’s literacy coach, and offers feedback to the teachers on their style and effectiveness in the classroom. “It’s certainly harder to give feedback to adults, but the more you do it the more you learn,” he said. And while the Korumburra-Bena team ﬁnished sixth last year, Helms reckons there’s improving to be done.

“I’m going to try and implement a learning culture. I’ll be learning as well,” he said. The new coach will also be learning about Korumburra-Bena as it is his ﬁrst stint with the club, which he believes may help his transition. “I’m coming in with no preconceived judgments or ideas about players, which should help,” Helms said. The new coach has been meeting with the club on a regular basis, and is putting a lot of effort into planning for next season. Organisation is a major part of Helms’ strategy, but there are many other focuses that will be brought to the fore. “My coaching will be a combination of being organised, direct with a strong element of feedback. I’m hoping to be inclusive and collaborative as well,” he said. “I’ve always believed ﬁrmly in home grown talent. I’ve seen clubs try to bring players from elsewhere and I don’t believe in it.” It looks like a good time to be a Korumburra-Bena footballer.

Teaching to learn: Peter Helms will draw from his teaching skills when he takes over as coach of KorumburraBena next season.

Leongatha little athletics returns AFTER wet weather forced a cancellation of Leongatha Little Athletics Club’s second meeting earlier this month, 130 keen and bright competitors turned out for week three, including a number of ‘bring a friend’ invitees.

Challenging: competitors from under 8 to 10 take off in the 1100m race walk.

Grudge match: Betty Strong, Mary Anne Kinnish and Elvie Olden aim to win in the croquet game between Leongatha 1 and Leongatha 2.

Great day at Croquet LEONGATHA 1 played Leongatha 2 in the lovely spring weather. Leongatha 2 won in a very level game. There was a great attendance at our theatre day on Sunday and we thank the local theatre for this enjoyable fundrais-

ing opportunity, as it is becoming harder for little clubs to raise money. Thanks to Trevor White and Graeme Arnup under the instruction of Damien Symmons, our lawns look a treat. At the end of the month we are holding a gala fun day to thank all the people who got us to this stage.

Leongatha squash

Stick with Rocky

A Grade

STONY Creek galloper, Rockpecker was, on face value, an uncharacteristically poor run in the G2 Waterford Crystal Mile Saturday. However, trainer Ken Fythe, reported the reason he was gone at the 600m mark was that he got his tongue over the bit. “I knew there must have been something wrong as I believed he was about as good as I’d had him for a couple of years,” he said.

Chicos 2-9-112 d Jelly Babies 2-8-131. Bullets 3-11-140 d Jelly Beans 1-9-141. Witcheties 3-11-139 d Gumi Bears 1-9-134. B Grade results not available Reminder to all members to attend the special meeting on Tuesday, October 26 at 7pm at the squash courts to discuss the future of the club.

Despite the damp conditions, a grand total of 87 personal best times were recorded at the velodrome oval and no fewer than 10 centre records were broken. Tom O’Loughlin was in fine form, breaking four long-held records in the under 16 boys’ class, including the 50m sprint (6.42 seconds), 70m sprint (8.76sec), the 400m (1.03.00min) and the long jump, in which he leapt 4.61m. Kodie Spokes also set a new benchmark in the under 16 boys’ javelin, throwing it 31.40 metres – 4.3m past the mark Shane Rooney set in season 2005/06. Olivia Cope again featured in the records, stopping the clock in the under 15 girls’ 50m in 6.84 seconds, while Wes Graeme extended the Under 13 boys’ long jump mark he set in week one by 1cm with a 4.52m leap. There was no less action at the younger end of the field, with Ryan Giliam carving up 70m in 11.87sec in the under 8 boys’ class, while Mitchell Bentvelzen stopped the clock at 7.52sec over 50m to set a new mark for the under 10 boys. Shannon Kennedy also impressed in the under 10 boys’ javelin turbo, spiking the turf at 18.32m to set a new centre record. Personal best times recorded on the day are as follows: U6 boys: H. Herbert – shotput; H. Barnes – shotput, 100m. U6 girls: B. Tudor – shotput; T. Matheson – 100m. U7 boys: M. Malloy – shotput; B. Peace – 100m, shotput; L. Marshman – shotput, 100m. U7 girls: A. Ritchie – 100m; F. Burgess – shotput; J. Standfield – 100m, shotput; E. Trease – shotput; R. Adkins – shotput. U8 boys: S. Herbert – 70m, vor-

tex, 100m; M. Matheson – 100m; K. Brown – 70m, high jump; L. Boyle – 70m; R. Giliam – high jump, 70m; B. Harris – 70m, 100m, vortex; C. Riseley – 70m; L. Murrell – vortex, 70m; C. Whelan – 70m, high jump. U8 girls: C. Geary – 100m; L. Richmond – 100m; E. Bath – 100m. U9 boys: A. Ritchie – 70m; A. Herbert – 70m, discus; R. Frank – 70m, discus; C. Murrell – 70m, discus; O. McLean – discus; D. Sturtevant – 70m; R. Hanks – 70m; S. Bright – 70m; C. Adkins – 70m. U9 girls: J. Wolf – discus; E. Lyons – 70m, discus; M. Cruickshank – 70m; M. Smith – discus; N. Barnes – 70m, discus; M. Birrell – 70m; T. Duckworth – 70m; D. Holmes – 70m.

U10 boys: N. Matheson – 70m; J. Burgess – 70m; Liam Parnell – 70m; Shannon Kennedy – 70m; E. Zubcic – 70m; S. Chadwick – 70m; T. Kelly – 70m. U10 girls: S. Beecroft – discus; T. Brown – 70m; H. Wright – discus; L. Riseley – discus; L. Graeme – discus, 70m; E. Findlay – discus, 70m. U11 boys: T. Harris – shotput, 100m. U11 girls: A. Standﬁeld – 100m; S. Riseley – 100m, javelin; G. McLean – 100m, javelin. U12 boys: J. Norton – shotput, 100m; H. McLean – shotput. U12 girls: L. Akers – 100m. U13 boys: J. Patterson – long jump; W. Graeme – long jump. U16 boys: M. Green – long jump.

Evie Bath: shows her style in the under 8 girls’ triple jump.

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• A GRADE DIVISION ONE

Boundaries galore Continued from page 60.

P. Jordan n.o. ............................13 K. Smith b. A. Eddy ...................0 C. Tait b. L. Rogers ....................5 D. Foon n.o. ...............................1 Extras .......................................23 Total ....................................6/180 Bowling: A. Eddy 3/32, R. O’Loughlin 0/28, J. Bloom 0/24, M. Elliott 0/28, M. Lafferty 1/30, L. Rogers 2/31. Imperials 1st Innings G. Sauvarin c. M. Donohue b. A. Donohue .......................21 M. Lafferty c. C. Thomas b. M. Kremmer......................33 T. Wiliams b. R. Thomas..........38 M. Elliott c. M. Kremmer b. R. Thomas .........................21 L. Rogers c. P. Jordan b. M. Johnson ........................12 N. Eddy c. C. Thomas b. R. Thomas ...........................1 A. Eddy b. A. Donohue ..............7 A. Pellin c. C. Thomas b. M. Kremmer........................1 J. Forrester b. M. Kremmer ........7 R. O’Loughlin n.o. .....................4 J. Bloom n.o. ..............................2 Extras .......................................23 Total ....................................9/170 Bowling: R. Thomas 3/32, D. Foon 0/37, M. Kremmer 3/27, M. Johnson 1/30, A. Donohue 2/34. WONTHAGGI WORKMENS v INVERLOCH Wonthaggi Workmens 1st innings D. Brann c. D. Rufﬁn b. B. Nicholls ........................84 M. Thomas c. W. Rankin b. A. Hall ...............................41 C. Harvey c. W. Rankin b. B. Nicholls ........................23 T. Hooper c. W. Taberner b. B. Nicholls ........................40 R. Thomas b. L. Rankin ...........38 R. Hassett c. W. Rankin b. L. Rankin.............................3 G. Britt n.o. .............................. 11 G. Bolding n.o. ...........................0 Extras .......................................10 Total ....................................6/250 Bowling: N. Cant 0/47, L. Rankin 2/36, M. Anderson 0/49, W. Williams 0/24, A. Hall 1/27, B. Nicholls 3/64. Inverloch 1st Innings W. Taberner c. J. Sherrin b. G. Britt ..............................30 S. Brayley c. M. Thomas b. L. McGuirk .......................21 B. Nicholls c. R. Hassett b. M. Thomas ........................19 W. Rankin c. T. Hooper b. G. Britt ................................2

D. Rufﬁn b. G. Britt .................25 T. Thornby c. R. Hassett b. J. Sherrin ...........................24 M. Anderson stp. R. Geyer b. J. Sherrin ...........................16 W. Williams c. D. Brann b. J. Sherrin ...........................52 N. Cant b. R. Thomas...............17 L. Rankin r.o. ............................1 Extras .......................................12 Total ....................................9/219 Bowling: R. Thomas 1/48, L. McGuirk 1/25, C. Harvey 0/50, M. Thomas 1/12, G. Britt 3/31, G. Bolding 0/13, J. Sherrin 3/35. NERRENA v OMK Nerrena 1st innings C. Friebe c. T. Wyatt b. J. Wilson ........................... 13 M. Clark b. D. McMeekin .......17 T. Wightmans lbw. b. S. Checkley .......................21 D. Symmons c. B. Wyatt b. B. Nation ...........................53 D. Baldi c. J. Wilson b. K. Rothier..........................25 D. Trotman b. B. Wyatt ..............0 G. Murphy r.o. ...........................8 C. Rump r.o. ...............................2 J. Trease n.o..............................20 T. West n.o..................................4 Extras .......................................20 Total ....................................8/183 Bowling: K. Rothier 1/36, J. Wilson 1/31, D. McMeekin 1/24, S. Checkley 1/39, B. Wyatt 1/31, B. Nation 1/16. OMK 1st innings A. Miller b. T. Wightman ........33 D. Creed c. C. Friebe b. D. Symmons......................26 J. Van Rooye stp. T. West b. T. Wightman .....................15 J. Wilson c. C. Rump b. R. Clark .............................19 K. Rothier c. G. Murphy b. J. Trease.............................14 D. McMeekin c. T. West b. C. Rump ............................24 B. Wyatt b. C. Rump ................10 S. Checkley n.o. .........................5 T. Wyatt n.o. ...............................3 Extras .........................................9 Total ....................................7/158 Bowling: C. Rump 2/22, R. Clark 1/40, J. Trease 1/48, D. Symmons 1/26, T. Wightman 2/18. KOONWARRA LEONGATHA RSL v KORUMBURRA Koonwarra Leongatha RSL 1st innings C. Wise r.o. ................................3 B. Moscript c. U. Weerasinghe b. M. Olden .............................1 L. Sperling c. U. Weerasinghe b. M. Olden ...........................28

S. Moore r.o..............................31 S. Sperling c. D. Salmon b. J. Turnbull ...........................1 B. Anderson c. I. Osman b. D. Scott ...............................5 G. Sperling r.o. .........................23 T. Gordon c. I. Osman b. U. Weerasinghe ...................5 J. Moore c. P. Edwards b. D. Scott ...............................4 B. Davison n.o............................1 J. Peters c. K. Rigby b. U. Weerasinghe ...................0 Extras .......................................18 Total .......................................120 Bowling: M. Olden 2/26, D. Wyhoon 0/19, D. Soctt 2/43, J. Turnbull 1/20, U. Weerainghe 2/9. Korumburra 1st innings D. Salmon c. B. Davison b. J. Peters .............................12 I. Osman c&b. S. Sperling .......22 B. Hayes c. B. Davison b. J. Peters .............................45 U. Weerasinghe n.o. .................48 K. Rigby n.o. ............................10 Extras .......................................12 Total ....................................3/149 Bowling: J. Peters 2/30, T. Gordon 0/49, S. Sperling 1/16, B. Davison 0/17, B. Moscript 0/26, C. Wise 0/10.

Celebration time: Inverloch celebrates after claiming the wicket of Wonthaggi Workmens’ Harvey for 23. The delivery was bowled by Nicholls and caught by Rankin.

LDCA Cricket Scoreboard Round 3 - C Grade C Grade Division 1

Town 76 (G. Goss b. J. Kelly 23; P. Loos 2/10, T. Walker 5/10) lt Wonthaggi Miners 7/129 (T. Latham b. K. Fleming 35, C. Gooch c. K. Fleming b. S. Worthy 21; P. Carter 2/15). Wonthaggi Workmens 9/143 (J. Liddle c. K. Miller b. J. Myors 51, J. Bolding lbw. b. J. Myors 18; J. Oxlee 2/18 d Korumburra 67 (C. Boyd c. C. Rigby 22; S. Mitchelson 2/12, T. Harley 5/10). Nerrena 8/100 (G. Wightman c. A. Starret b. P. Jervies 26, K. Clark c. A. Youl b. P. Jervies 22; P. Jervies 4/17) lt Foster 7/103 (M. Comben c. T. Renden b. D. Grigg 20, P. Jervies c. G. Giliam b. B. Standﬁeld 33; K. Clark 3/8). Inverloch 8/138 (J. Brosnan 31, N. Williams 42; J. Sorarti 2/10) d Phillip Island 5/130 (P. Francis c. J. Brosnan b. S. Saldanha 40, J. Sorarti n.o. 19; J. Dalmau 2/14).

C Grade Division 2 Glen Alvie 60 (B. Davidson c. P. Hancock

b. R. McKenzie 17, D. Brown c. G. Birnie b. R. McKenzie 17; J. Reid 6/10, R. McKenzie 3/19) lt Poowng Loch 7/95 (S. Magnusson n.o. 23, L. Green c. D. Gilbert b. L. McRae 21, L. McRae 3/22). Koonwarra RSL 8/149 (B. van Rooy c. A. Kaushik b. D. Tuckett 37, D. O’Connor c. B. Coulter b. J. Witherow 29; K. Brown 3/22) d MDU 110 (T. Bright c. B. Tomada b. D. O’Connor 20, D. Tuckett c. R. Turner b. P. Kennedy 36, M. Pickersgill 6/16). OMK v Kilcunda/Bass: No results available. Wonthaggi Workmens 7/173 (B. Jeffries b. R. McGavin 46; R. McGavin 3/35, P. McGavin 2/5) lt Imperials 4/219 (N. Hodges lbw. b. M. Cadwallender 86, B. Wright c. S. Knight b. M Chizzoniti 65). Phillip Island 6/144 (C. O’Neill c&b. C. Dowling 44, B. Johnston c. 29; M. Ellicott 2/11) d Town 8/90 (R. Larmour n.o. 28; D. Kenter 3/19, S. Cox 2/14).

Leongatha GCL Squad

THE squad for ﬁrst two Senior Gippsland Cricket League matches to be played on November 7 and December 12 is as follows.

(1) Jason Wilson (Capt) - OMK, (2) Barry Wyatt - OMK, (3) Adam Eddy - Imps, (4) Ryan Thomas

- Workmens, (5) Mitchell Thomas - Workmens, (6) Matt Johnson - Miners, (7) Ryan Thomas - Miners,(8) Tim Wightman - Nerrena, (9) Udara Weerasinghe Korumburra, (10) Kyle Dorman – Korumburra, (11) Sam Sperling – K/ RSL, (12) Lachie Sperling – K/RSL, (13) Mitchell Clark – Nerrena, (14)

Thundering down: Inverloch’s Adam Hall in full ﬂight with Wonthaggi Workmens batsman Tim Hooper looking on.

Daniel Jago – Town, (15) Andrew Donohue – Miners, (16) Walter Taberner – Inverloch. Contact selectors Clive Salmon 0427 802 928 or Gary Sauvarin 0407 343 204 if you are unavailable for these games. Kristian Gray – Manager 0439 825 168.

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 4 - October 30 Home team

Away Team

Ground Umpire

Grade A1 Nerrena Koonwarra-RSL Inverloch Won Miners

v v v v

Won Workmens Imperials OMK Korumburra

Nerr Koon I Turf WFG

Terry Rogers Alan Jordan Clive Salmon Graham Laird

Grade A2 Glen Alvie Poowong-Loch Foster Town

v v v v

MDU Fish Crk-Tarwin Kilcunda-Bass Phillip Island

W Turf Loch FGC WC1

Alan Roberts Brendon Thomas John Lea Michael Heenan

Grade B1 Won Workmens Imperials OMK Glen Alvie

v v v v

Nerrena Phillip Island Inverloch Won Miners

McM EC OMK GA

Ian Thomas Luke Sullivan Paddy Cummins Les White

Grade B2 Fish Crk-Tarwin MDU Kilcunda-Bass Korumburra

v v v v

Poowong-Loch Koonwarra-RSL OMK Town

FC Turf Dum Bass Kor

Dave Harris Stephen Lanyon Marian Wishart Herb Roberts

Grade C1 Nerrena Inverloch Korumburra Phillip Island

v v v v

Won Workmens Town Foster Won Miners

LV Inv Rec KSC New

TBA TBA TBA TBA

MM WC2 Bass

TBA TBA TBA

Grade C2 Koonwarra-RSL Town Kilcunda-Bass October 31 OMK Won Workmens

v Imperials v MDU v Phillip Island

v Glen Alvie OMK v Poowong-Loch McM

Clive Salmon Alan Roberts

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

At Port Phillip Heads

OCT / NOV Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

27 WED

28 THUR

29 FRI

30 SAT

31 SUN

1 MON

2 TUE

0237 0816 1424 2019

1.62 0.57 1.39 0.20

0315 0852 1501 2055

1.62 0.56 1.38 0.19

0352 0929 1540 2130

1.59 0.56 1.37 0.21

0431 1006 1619 2210

1.54 0.56 1.34 0.25

0513 1045 1704 2252

1.48 0.56 1.31 0.31

0558 1129 1758 2342

1.42 0.55 1.28 0.40

0648 1219 1905

1.37 0.54 1.26

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

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - PAGE 59

• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION TWO

Fish Creek lay down the Law FISH CREEK’S Jason Law led his side to a crushing victory against Foster on the weekend, winning by 140 runs.

Law’s innings of 81 included two 4s and six 6s before he ﬁnally holed out to Jake Chaseling, who took ﬁve wickets for the day. Chaseling’s wickets came at an expensive run rate of just over nine per over, with his spell including 11 wides and two no balls. There were some good bowling performances on Fish Creek’s side, with Daniel Britton taking 4/12, John Danckert 3/14 and Shane Rabbitt grabbing 2/5.

Phillip Island wins

GLEN ALVIE has gone down to Phillip Island in a close match at Cowes on Saturday, losing by just six runs. The Alvie decided to bat ﬁrst after winning the toss, with captain Orazio Santalucia top scoring on 26. They hobbled to 108 as the Island’s Clint Wilson took

3/11 towards the end of the innings. Santalucia again led the way when the Alvie went out to ﬁeld, taking 3/18 off his eight overs. But it was not enough, as Phillip Island chased down the runs in the last over.

Poowong in close one POOWONG-LOCH won their match against KilcundaBass on the weekend, bowling them out with just four balls to spare. Kilcunda-Bass needed just eight to win off the last four balls before they lost their last wicket, and it ended up being the losing margin. Paul Dyer was the best with the bat for PoowongLoch, making 47 not out. For Kilcunda, it was skipper Ashley Oats who had them brimming with conﬁdence. He made 40 before going out.

Town bowlers do MDU LEONGATHA Town’s bowlers ripped through a young MDU side on the weekend, with the lightning quick Daniel Jago taking two wickets in

the ﬁrst over. He was ably supported by Nathan Johnston, who claimed 4/16 from his eight overs. MDU was all out for just 82 in 30 overs, and Town were off to a good start with opening pair Mat Wilson and Matthew Davies. Davies made a quick ﬁre 34, while Wilson kept his cool to support him.

Results PHILLIP ISLAND v GLEN ALVIE Glen Alvie 1st innings P. Roberts lbw. b. A. Matthews ......................18 S. Lowe D. Johnston b. M. Price .............................18 S. Smith lbw. b. S. Kirton ..........0 A. Simpson lbw. b. S. Kirton .....0 O. Santalucia c&b. C. Wilson ..26 T. McCoy b. S. Boyack ..............4 D. Tiziani b. J. Emery ..............22 D. Leach b. J. Emery ..................1 B. Ould b. C. Wilson ..................0 J. Good n.o. ................................4 K. Simpson b. C. Wilson............0 Extras .......................................15 Total .......................................108 Bowling: A. Matthews 1/25, S. Kirton 2/20, M. Price 1/16, S. Boyack 1/16, C. Wilson 3/11, J. Emery 2/17. Phillip Island 1st innings T. Hornsby lb.w b.B. Ould ........2

J. Broomhall c&b. O. Santalucia .........................30 J. Emery c. J. Good b. O. Santalucia .....................41 A. Manteit stp. D. Leach b. O. Santalucia .......................5 E. Richards c. D. Leach b. R. Ould ................................7 A. Matthews b. B. Ould .............3 C. Wilson n.o............................10 M. Price n.o. ...............................4 Extras .......................................12 Total ....................................6/114 Bowling: B. Ould 3/28, J. Good 0/16, A. Simpson 0/20, K. Simpson 0/24, O. Santalucia 3/18, D. Tiziani 0/6. POOWONG LOCH v KILCUNDA/BASS Poowong Loch 1st innings M. Adderley c. A. Oats b. D. Pipicelli .......................13 B. Hancock b. A. Oats.............. 11 R. Greaves c. H. Grace b. D. Pipicelli ........................17 K. Nestor c. A. Larcombe b. D. Pipicelli ..........................1 P. Dyer n.o. ...............................47 C. Knox stp. A. Larcombe b. J. Mahood..........................21 M. Holloway b. J. Mahood ........1 N. Owens c. A. Larcombe b. A. Oats...............................21 S. Jenkins b. C. Davidson ..........0 D. Brain n.o. ...............................2 Extras .......................................10 Total ....................................8/144 Bowling: C. Davidson 1/37, A. Oats 2/26, D. Pipicelli 3/19, J. Brown 0/13, T. Stacey-Van Steen-

sel 0/17, J. Mahood 2/30. Kilcunda/Bass 1st innings C. Davidson c. M. Adderley b. J. Poynton............................0 P. Mohascy r.o. .........................20 M. Golby c. P. Dyer b. N. Owens...........................24 A. Oats c. N. Owens b. C. Knox .............................40 A. Larcombe r.o. ........................9 D. Pipicelli b. B. Hancock .........9 J. Mahood r.o..............................1 H. Grace b. B. Hancock .............1 J. Tregear r.o.............................10 J. Brown r.o. ...............................2 T. Stacey-Van Steensel n.o. ........2 Extras .......................................18 Total .......................................136 Bowling: R. Greaves 0/6, J. Poynton 1/18, N. Owens 1/17, D. Brain 0/32, S. Jenkins 0/17, B. Hancock 2/22, C. Knox 1/23. FISH CREEK/TARWIN v FOSTER Fish Creek/Tarwin 1st innings M. Watkins c. M. Lynch b. M. Dower ............................1 J. Law c. M. Dower b. J. Chaseling .......................81 J. Shaw r.o. ...............................10 G. Watkins c. J. Chaseling b. J. Prain...............................10 N. Wilkins c. M. Dower b. J. Chaseling .......................38 G. Webster c. M. Lynch b. J. Chaseling .........................5 S. Emmanuel lbw. b. B. Coates .............................4 J. Danckert c. M. Dower b. J. Chaseling .........................8

M. Danckert c. M. Lynch b. J. Chaseling .........................2 S. Rabbitt b. B. Coates .............13 D. Britton n.o. ............................0 Extras .......................................39 Total ....................................... 211 Bowling: B. Coates 2/29, M. Dower 1/37, D. Clearihan-Jervies 0/20, J. Prain 1/22, J. Richer 0/24, J. Chaseling 5/56, F. Griggs 0/22. Foster 1st innings M. Lynch b. S. Rabbitt .............10 B. Coates J. Shaw b. S. Rabbitt.............................0 M. Dower c. J. Danckert b. M. Danckert ......................17 G. Wagstaff c. S. Rabbitt b. D. Britton .........................12 W. Davy c. G. Webster b. D. Britton ............................0 B. Busuttil b. J. Danckert ...........0 J. Prain b. D. Britton .................2 D. Clearihan-Jervies c. M. Watkins b. J. Danckert ..........0 J. Chaseling b. D. Britton ...........2 J. Richer b. J. Danckert ..............0 F. Griggs n.o. ..............................0 Extras .......................................28 Total .........................................71 Bowling: S. Rabbitt 2/5, J. Danckert 3/14, N. Wilkins 0/3, M. Danckert 1/13, D. Britton 4/12. S. Emmanuel 0/9. MDU v TOWN MDU 1st innings G. Logan b. D. Jago .................. 0 M. Olden b. N. Johnston ...........3 S. Arnup lbw. b. D. Jago ...........0 J. Sinclair c. M. Wilson b. N. Johnston .........................3

C. Hoober c. M. Borschman b. N. Johnston .......................12 W. Prosser c. M. Borschman b. M. Davies ..........................27 C. Le Page c&b. N. Johnson ......2 T. Harris b. J. Schelling ..............9 R. Olden c&b. L. Bowman ...... 11 S. Browne n.o.............................0 C. Harris lbw. b. M. Davies .......0 Extras .......................................15 Total .........................................82 Bowling: D. Jago 2/18, N. Johnston 4/16, C. Bruce 0/13, J. Schelling 1/16, M. Davies 2/10, L. Bowman 1/8. Town 1st innings M. Davies c. R. Olden b. C. Harris ............................34 M. Wilson c. J. Sinclair b. M. Olden ..........................24 L. Bowman c. W. Prosser b. C. Harris ..............................0 G. Paine c&b. S. Arnup .............1 A. Hickey c. T. Harris b. C. Harris ..............................3 C. Bruce c. W. Prosser b. M. Olden ...........................29 M. Borschman r.o. .....................5 J. Shelling c. C. Hoober b. T. Harris ............................25 I. McCallum stp. G. Logan b. J. Sinclair.............................0 N. Johnston b. W. Prosser ........18 D. Jago n.o. ................................6 Extras .......................................22 Total .......................................167 Bowling: S. Browne 0/23, T. Harris 1/17, C. Harris 3/34, S. Arnup 1/16, M. Olden 2/27, J. Sinclair 1/35, W. Prosser 1/13.

• LDCA B GRADE DIVISION ONE

Liam Cummins hits 73 not out

IN a round where no batsman scored a ton, Liam Cummins 73 not out for Inverloch in B1 was a standout.

Cummins belted 4 sixes and 4 fours in his masterful innings, helping Inverloch to victory 6/148 in reply to Wonthaggi Workmens 4/113. Workmens batted patiently, with David Britt 33 and Sam Huitema 21 guiding the Workers to 53 before the ﬁrst wicket fell. It was slow going for Workers who suffered a runout and crawled to their 113 from 40 overs. At 4/66 at one stage Inverloch was no certainty, with Roche and McCall bowling well for Workers.

Enter Cummins and he achieved the winning result courtesy of his bat. Miners were too good for Imperials who suffered a batting collapse, Birkett and Cornelis ripping through the top order with Imps reeling at 81 all out. Miners lost wickets regularly but managed to reach 7/103 for victory. Phillip Island managed to defend 104 batting ﬁrst, defeating Glen Alvie in a close one 92. Jospeh Hales was excellent with the ball, the Glen Alvie player taking 4/21. His effort was eclipsed by Gavin Excell who took 4/7 in a great spell. The match between Nerrena and OMK was abandoned

due to the ground condition at Nerrena.

Results WONTHAGGI WORKMENS v INVERLOCH Wonthaggi Workmens 1st innings S. Huitema c&b. A. Brayley ....21 D. Britt c. B. Phillips b. J. Muir ...............................33 M. McCall lbw. b. J. Muir ........15 J. Wallace r.o. .............................7 B. Osborne n.o. ........................22 S. Brann n.o................................4 Extras ....................................... 11 Total ....................................4/113 Bowling: J. Jackson 0/23, J. Ogden 0/21, W. Holmes 0/27, R. Tegg 0/17, J. Muir 2/18, A. Brayley 1/2, C. Bulter 0/1. Inverloch 1st innings C. Bulter c. S. Brann b. S. Roche ...........................16 B. Phillips c. S. Roche b. M. McCall .........................15 J. Belli c. A. Sartori

b. S. Coldebella ..................... 11 L. Gale stp. S. Huitema b. S. Roche ............................ 11 L. Cummins n.o........................73 W. Holmes c. S. Huitema b. M. McCall ......................... 11 M. Muir c. A. Sartori b. M. McCall ...........................4 R. Tegg n.o. ................................0 Extras .........................................7 Total ....................................6/148 Bowling: S. Williams 0/21, M. McCall 3/31, S. Coldebella 1/14, L. McLean 0/12, S. Roche 2/42, A. Sartori 0/26. IMPERIALS v WONTHAGGI MINERS Imperials 1st innings L. Ballagh c. S. Webster b. P. Cornelis .........................17 N. Slater c&b. R. Birkett............0 S. Vagg c. S. Webster b. R. Birkett .............................1 R. Mullens c. R. Birkett b. P. Cornelis ...........................1 B. Davidson b. P. Cornelis ........2 S. McLennan r.o. ........................1

N. Pye c. P Hammer b. P. Owen ...............................7 K. Gray c. P. Cornelis b. P. Owen ...............................6 G. Forrester c. G. Kent b. B. Foon................................9 R. Higgins n.o. .........................13 M. O’Loughlin c. S. Webster b. R. Birkett .............................8 Extras .......................................16 Total .........................................81 Bowling: R. Birkett 3/21, P. Cornelis 3/19, P. Hammer 0/14, P. Owen 2/15, B. Foon 1/6. Wonthaggi Miners 1st innings J. Andrighetto c&b. M. O’Loughlin .............25 L. Jones c R. Mullens b. B. Davidson.........................7 L. Earl c&b. M. O’Loughlin ......6 G. Kent c. ................................14 J. Honeysett r.o..........................3 P. Hammer c. N. Slater b. K. Gray................................5 R. Birkett c. S. Vagg b. B. Davidson ......................19 B. Foon n.o...............................15

• LDCA B GRADE DIVISION TWO

Hancock snares five wickets

NEIL Hancock’s 5/24 for Poowong/Loch was the standout in B2, helping Neil’s team to a victory, 5/125, to Kilcunda Bass’s 87 all out.

Openers Steve Dinger 37 and Chris Fraser 25 made sure Poowong/Loch wouldn’t let this one go. Steve Fixter top scored with 30 in Town’s 7/118 against MDU 89. Jake Burge set up victory earlier when the Town bowler knocked over MDU’s middle order, taking 4/19. He later hit 22 with the willow. Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL 7/114 defeated Korumburra 106. Ryan Jeremiah, Ben Thomas and Josh Moore took three apiece for Koony while Trevor Allen claimed three wickets for Korumburra. Fish Creek/Tarwin 9/82 was rolled by OMK 8/121. Wesley Dowell top scored for OMK with 32 while Craig Maguire made 30.

Peter Malherbe earlier took the ﬁne ﬁgures of 4/19 for OMK.

Results KOONWARRA RSL v KORUMBURRA Korumburra 1st innings J. Richards c. B. Thomas b. E. Charles ..........................28 A. McKinnon c. B. Thomas b. R. Jeremiah ........................13 J. Cook b. R. Jeremiah ...............2 T. Allen b. R. Jeremiah...............2 J .Greenwood stp. D. Pearce b. B. Thomas ..........................24 H. Wyhoon b. B. Thomas ..........2 N. Allen b. B. Thomas................6 M. Patching c. ...........................1 H. James c. ................................0 A. Meade n.o. .............................1 L. Williams b. ............................6 Extras .......................................21 Total .......................................106 Bowling: S. Turner 0/21, T. Davison 0/14, R. Jeremiah 3/12, E. Charles 1/11, B. Thomas 3/20, J. Moore 3/24. Koonwarra RSL 1st innings S. Tuner lbw. b. M. Patching ......0 N. Grimes c. M. Patching b. T. Allen ..............................28 D. Pearce c. M. Patching b. N. Allen .............................19 E. Charles b. T. Allen .................1 J. Moore c. N. Allen b. T. Allen ................................0 N. Summers n.o..........................6

C. Moscript n.o. .........................3 Extras .......................................16 Total ....................................7/114 Bowling: M. Patching 1/15, A. Meade 0/15, L. Williams 1/11, H. James 0/20, H. Cook 0/20, T. Allen 3/16, N. Allen 1/3. KILCUNDA/BASS v POOWONG/LOCH Kilcunda/Bass 1st innings A. Blackney b. R. Knox .............0 T. Aplin c. S. Dinger b. N. Hancock .........................8 G. Burchell c&b. N. Poynton ...20 J. Dakin r.o. ................................2 R. Duff n.o. ..............................31 S. Blake stp. b. G. Frandsen .........................5 S. VanSteensel b. N. Hancock ....5 J. Aplin b. N. Hancock ...............0 D. Clay b. N. Hancock ...............0 B. Egeberg c. .............................8 T. Hunt b. N. Hancock ...............0 Extras .........................................8 Total .........................................87 Bowling: R. Knox 1/12, G. Poynton 0/6, C. Poynton 1/15, G. Frandsen 1/16, N. Hancock 5/24, M. Lambe 1/8. Poowong/Loch 1st innings S. Dinger c. J. Dakin b. R. Duff ..............................37 C. Fraser c. T. Hunt b. D. Clay ..............................25 M. Lambe b. R. Duff ..................4 G. Poynton b. B. Egeberg ........37 T. Singh lbw. b. R. Duff .............0 N. Hancock n.o. .......................13 C. Poynton n.o............................1

Extras .........................................8 Total ....................................5/125 Bowling: S. Blake 0/18, J. Aplin 0/19, R. Duff 3/13, A. Blackney 0/16, D. Clay 1/18, J. Dakin 0/10, T. Aplin 0/11, B. Egeberg 1/15. FISH CREEK/TARWIN v OMK Fish Creek/Tarwin 1st innings Total ......................................9/82 Bowling: B. Maguire 0/16, W. Dowell 1/11, G. Adams 1/16, G. Knox 2/15, P. Malherbe 4/19. OMK 1st innings G. Lomagno b. J. Spokes ..........8 W. Dowell b. B. Roberts ..........32 P. Miller c. J. Stefani b. J. Pouw ................................4 C. Maguire b. P. CArdilini .......30 G. Admas lbw. b. B. Roberts ......9 B. Maguire c .J. Stefani b. T. Stybosh.......................... 11 M. Gow c. J. Stefani b. P. Cardilini...........................2 L. Lamers n.o. ............................2 T. KNox c. T. Stybosh b. G. Buckland ........................0 P. Malherbe n.o. .........................0 Extras .......................................23 Total ....................................8/121 Bowling: Not available. MDU v TOWN MDU 1st innings D. Jones c. N. Moore b. B. Moore .............................4 T. Zukovskis b. B. Berry ..........13 B. Spokes lbw. b. J. McMillan . 11 M. Martin c. M. Warren

b. B. Berry ...............................0 S. McRae lbw. b. B. Berry .........1 N. Hill c. J. McMillan b. J. Burge ..............................7 J. Dean b. J. Burge .....................6 L. Mercer c. N. Moore b. J. Burge ...............................6 H. Sinclair c. W. Turner b. J. Burge .............................15 G. Peters n.o. ..............................0 S. Riley r.o..................................1 Extras .......................................25 Total .........................................89 Bowling: W. Turner 0/8, B. Moore 1/18, B. Berry 3/22, J. McMillan 1/12, J. Burge 4/19, N. Moore 0/2.. Town 1st innings W. Turner c. L. Mercer b. M. Martin ..........................23 M. Borschman c. H. Sinclair b. L. Mercer............................1 N. Moore c. S. Riley b. T. Zukovskis ........................5 B. Moore c. S. McRae b. S. Riley..............................14 M. Warren r.o. ............................1 S. Fixter c. M. Martin b. H. Sinclair .........................30 J. burge c. S. Riley b. H. Sinclair .........................22 M. Craig n.o. ..............................4 Extras .......................................18 Total ....................................7/118 Bowling: T. Zukovskis 1/11, L. Mercer 1/17, S. Riley 1/16, M. Martin 1/31, H. Sinclair 2/21, J. Dean 0/16.

P. Owen n.o. ...............................0 Extras .........................................9 Total ....................................7/103 Bowling: S. McLennan 0/10, L. Ballagh 0/18, M. O’Loughlin 2/16, B. Davidson 2/13, R. Higgins 1/27, K. Gray 1/3, N. Pye 0/9. PHILLIP ISLAND v GLEN ALVIE Phillip Island 1st innings B. Johnston c. B. Tiley b. J. Hales ................................2 P. Colla r.o. ..............................19 G. Excell c. S. Nippers b. A. McBride..........................9 J. Johnston lbw. b. S. Nippers ..23 A. Finlayson b. S. Nippers .........9 M. Manteit c. W. Luke b. J. Hales ..............................22 M. Cleary c. S. Nippers b. J. Hales ..............................12 M. Francis b. W. Luke................2 G. Odgers b. J. Hales .................0 W. Paterson n.o. .........................0 Z. Brown B. Luke .....................0 Extras .........................................6

Total .......................................104 Bowling: J. Hales 4/21, W. Luke 2/10, A. McBride 1/7, R. Bolding 0/10, J. Wheeler 0/22, S. Nippers 2/24, D. Williams 0/9. Glen Alvie 1st innings M. Hull c. J. Johnston b. G. Excell ........................... 11 A. Hamilton c&b. W. Paterson...2 W. Luke b. G. Odgers ..............23 J. Wheeler b. G. Odgers .............0 R. Bolding b. G Excell ...............1 B. Tiley lbw. b. G. Excell ...........0 J. Hales b. Z. Brown.................12 D. Williams b. G. Excell ............0 R. Matthews n.o. ......................25 S. Nippers c&b. J. Johnston .......6 A. McBride stp. b. J. Johnston ...0 Extras .......................................12 Total .........................................92 Bowling: G. Odgers 2/22, W. Paterson 1/16, G. Excell 4/7, Z. Brown 1/14, J. Johnston 2/18, M. Francis 0/13. NERRENA v OMK No results available.

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Won Workmens .................31.78 Nerrena ..............................31.67 Won Miners .......................31.29 Inverloch ............................19.23 Korumburra .........................17.94 Imperials ...............................5.90 OMK .....................................5.44 K’warra L’gatha RSL ............4.95 A Grade Division 2 Town ...................................31.55 Fish Creek/Tarwin ............31.47 Phillip Island......................31.04 Poowong/Loch ...................30.98 Kilcunda/Bass .......................6.13 MDU .....................................5.27 Glen Alvie .............................4.64 Foster.....................................4.45 B Grade Division 1 Nerrena ..............................27.62 OMK...................................27.49 Glen Alvie...........................24.20 Won Miners .......................24.08 Won Workmens ...................23.92 Inverloch .............................22.48 Phillip Island .......................22.01 Imperials ............................. 11.42 B Grade Division 2 Town ...................................36.33 OMK...................................27.01 Koonwarra RSL ................23.93 Poowong/Loch ...................23.82 MDU ...................................23.54 Fish Creek/Tarwin ...............23.30 Korumburra .........................14.46 Kilcunda/Bass .....................10.24

C Grade Division 1 Won Workmens .................37.60 Won Miners .......................36.36 Nerrena ..............................23.72 Korumburra ......................23.51 Foster...................................23.40 Inverloch .............................21.83 Phillip Island ....................... 11.80 Town....................................10.04 C Grade Division 2 Phillip Island......................36.33 Koonwarra RSL ................27.49 OMK...................................27.10 Kilcunda/Bass ....................26.84 Imperials .............................24.30 Poowong/Loch ....................23.94 MDU ...................................23.24 Town....................................14.10 Won Workmens ...................10.93 Glen Alvie ...........................10.53 Under 16 East Fish Creek/Tarwin ............14.64 Town/Nerrena ....................14.55 MDU ...................................13.96 Koonwarra RSL ..................1.92 Foster.....................................1.35 Imperials ...............................0.88 Korumburra ...........................0.00 Under 16 West Phillip Island......................15.08 OMK...................................14.75 Won Miners .......................13.90 Poowong/Loch .....................6.00 Won Workmens .....................6.00 Inverloch ...............................2.09 Glen Alvie .............................1.62 Kilcunda/Bass .......................0.91

PAGE 60 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 26, 2010

IT T was boundaries b d i galore in the match between Wonthaggi Workmens and Inverloch on Saturday.

Thirty-four 4s and 16 6s were recorded in total as the small McMahon reserve boundary proved too close. David Brann top scored for the day, making 84 runs and setting up a nice opening partnership of 91 with youngster Mitch Thomas. Mitch, 41, and brother Ryan, 38, ticked the score along at more than a run a ball and by the end of the Workmens innings they were 6/250. The score was a mammoth one to chase, but Inverloch gave it their best shot, falling just 31 runs short at the close of play. Warren Williams provided a highlight for the Stingrays, clubbing four 4s and five 6s on his way to 52. Checkley faces old side SCOTT Checkley came up against Nerrena for the first time since defecting to join OMK. The former captaincoach grabbed the prize scalp of Tim Wightman, the current coach and captain. But Nerrena still won the battle, thanks to a well compiled 53 by Damien Symmons that included three 6s and five 4s. No other batsmen from either side could reach 50, despite some encouraging starts. Tim Wightman was the pick of the bowlers on the day, spinning his way to a

handy h d 2/18 off ff his hi allotted ll tt d eight overs. Johnson does it again MAT Johnson has led the Miners to their second win of the season against Glen Alvie, scoring 85 runs before he was ﬁnally removed by Adam Eddy. Johnson was well supported by a cameo 45 from captain Andrew Donohue. The Imperials’ batting performance was more spread, with four batsmen making between 20 and 40. Thomas and Kremmer were the main wrecking balls for the Miners’ bowling attack, taking three wickets each. Udara leads ‘Burra KORUMBURRA captain Udara Weerasinghe led his team to a win against Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL on Saturday. Weerasinghe took 2/9 from his six overs with the ball, before making 48 not out later in the afternoon with the bat. Only three Koonwarra batsmen scored double ﬁgures as they struggled to 120, and the score never looked safe. Korumburra only lost three wickets on their way to victory, chasing the runs down and then batting out their 40 overs. WONTHAGGI MINERS v IMPERIALS Wonthaggi Miners 1st innings M. Johnson c. M. Elliott b. A. Eddy ................................. 85 M. Donohue c. M. Lafferty b. A. Eddy ................................... 2 A. Donohue c. N. Eddy b. M. Lafferty .......................... 45 J. O’Reilly lbw. b. L. Rogers ........ 6

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Well kept: Inverloch wicketkeeper and opening batsman Walter Taberner made sure nothing got past him.