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Dog bites boy A KORUMBURRA boy is recovering after being attacked by his neighbour’s dog. Rowan Treacy, pictured with mother Cara, was bitten on the arm. He sustained puncture wounds and lacerations (below), and required five stitches. South Gippsland Shire Council will now take the matter to court. Full story on page 5.
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RENOVATIONS that could turn Mesley Hall into a top performing arts venue for Leongatha and South Gippsland are being stymied, Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks of South Gippsland Shire Council said. “There is no one who can or wants to take responsibility,” he said. His comments come despite management of the venue currently being provided by Leongatha Secondary College, with oversight from the Leongatha Education Precinct Board, of which Cr HutchinsonBrooks is a member.
He wants to establish a new management committee that could authorise improvements, and be responsible for managing and maintaining the venue as a community performance space and convention centre. Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said he and the other members of the education precinct committee have a different management structure in mind. “We want a joint user agreement between the education department and, probably, council representing the community,” he said, emphasising that groups such as Lyric Theatre and Lisa Pellin Dancers that use Mesley Hall would also have to be represented. Continued on page 4.
Mesley Hall stakeholders: from left, Leongatha Secondary College assistant principal Greg Ellt and principal Wayne Chester, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, and Lyric Theatre’s Peter McAlpine, Neil Warren and Peter Western all have an interest in the fate of Mesley Hall, Leongatha.
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Drugs on the rise
By Tayla Kershaw
DRUG offences have increased by a staggering 19.1 per cent over the past 12 months in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires, recent crime statistics show. Ice is now the most prevalent drug in the community, with police detecting more ice in the past 18 months. Leongatha’s Sergeant Dale McCahon said the Leongatha Police have attended around 10 drug cases in the last two months. These were all possession offences, as the quantities found were not trafficable. Though most offenders were charged with possession, Sergeant McCahon said around five traffickers have been
taken off the streets and jailed in the last few months. Police believe the rise of drug related activity in the area has resulted from police and the public targeting drugs. “Police have been very proactive in the detection of drugs and targeting alleged offenders using public information,” Wonthaggi’s Senior Sergeant Damian Whitford said. “This can be attributed to our members being more thorough in vehicle searches, particularly at night.” Sergeant McCahon said the public is key to tackling drugs. “The drugs we find are through search warrants we obtain using local knowledge,” he said. “Without that knowledge drug problems wouldn’t be reported.”
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Change for the better By Stuart Biggins IN November 2013, the Halogen Founda-
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amongst young Australians. Mirboo North Secondary College student Dana Flahavin was there and left feeling empowered. Now school captain, she wants to ensure her experience at the leader’s day spreads to the school community. Almost single handed, Dana has set about coordinating a day of guest speakers and workshops at her school on Friday, September 12 which has been declared Change YOUR World Day. Change YOUR World Day will begin with addresses by Arron Wood and Tim Cope. Arron Wood is a councillor for the City of Melbourne, a winner of the United Nations Individual Award for Outstanding Service to the Environment and the 2001 Young Australian for the Year for the Environment. He has emerged from the boy who was told to be quiet in school to someone who now uses his voice to inspire others. Tim Cope, grew up in Drouin South and first came to public prominence with the release of his book Off the Rails telling the story of his and his friend Chris Hatherley’s first epic journey by recumbent bikes from Moscow to Beijing. He is now a well known author, adventurer, film maker and public speaker. On Change YOUR World Day, he will join Kirstie Marshall, Australian Olympic skier and Victorian state politician, to participate in workshops on a wide variety of topics from over packaging, marine biology and human rights to living simply, being yourself and same sex marriage. Another integral part of Change YOUR World Day will be Kids Teaching Kids, an environmen-
tal education program run by Cr Arron Wood. Twenty four year eight students have been coached by a Kids Teaching Kids education officer in interactive teaching methods and will run sessions on subjects like deforestation, food health and well being, hunger and recycling. During the course of the day, all students will make imprints of their hands on exterior walls and finish the day by writing statements around them beginning, “So I will...” as a response to something they feel passionately about. For example, I am passionate about injustice, “So I will...” Dana said planning the day has been a fillip. “I was so over school and doing this has kept the passion alive. I feel even more than ever anything is possible,” she said. “I have learned how to plan, how to delegate rather than trying to do everything by myself, how to tactfully approach people and talk to different people.” What makes Change YOUR Wold Day even more remarkable is that when she was in Year 10, aged 15, Dana lost first her father and four months later her brother. She says her brother always really lived his life to the full and inspired many others to do the same. He was always reminding everyone who knew him how short life is and how important getting out there and living is. Her brother’s death gave Dana a sense of urgency to make her dreams a reality and to live each day as if it were her last. Dana says her brother’s short life is summed up by Howard Thurman’s words, “Don’t ask what the world needs; ask what makes you come alive and
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go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Her father she said was interested in everything and always helped her with her school work. Dana does not want to forget her mother who has always instilled in her daughter the can-do mentality now bearing fruit. Asked what she hopes others will take from the day and Dana said, “The end of the day won’t be the end but the beginning. “I hope others feel inspired and realise they can make a difference.”
Opening doors: Mirboo North Secondary College school captain Dana Flahavin is bringing inspirational speakers to her school.
Curtain raiser Continued from page 1. However, establishing a committee is proving to be a slow and delicate business. “It’s a very complicated situation,” Cr HutchinsonBrooks said. Leongatha Secondary College is reluctant to give up control of the hall, which Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said it no longer needs, since the new secondary college complex includes a performing arts centre. Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said the community lacked a performing arts centre and Mesley Hall could fill that void. “We just need to work through the bureaucratic process to make it happen,” he said. “The bottom-line is the community cannot justify an arts centre of the likes of Warragul but it does need an arts centre.” He said Memorial Hall and the Dakers Centre were not suitable venues for a performing arts cen-
tre, but Mesley Hall was. Negotiations about the hall’s ownership and management are taking place between South Gippsland Shire Council, the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD), which owns the land on which Mesley Hall stands, and other parties, including Leongatha Secondary College, Leongatha Primary School and Lyric Theatre, which uses the venue for its productions. Much of the equipment used in Mesley Hall, such as seating and lighting, has been purchased by and belongs to Lyric Theatre. Peter McAlpine from Lyric Theatre said the performance group would need to be involved in management of the venue. “As a major user, yes, we would want to be represented on the committee,” he said. “Lyric Theatre has just spent $60,000 on seating for Mesley Hall. We’re
spending money on Mesley Hall for the comfort of our patrons. “We need more space on stage, a bigger dressing room and more space in the wings for props and scenery and for people to stand.” He spoke ahead of the opening of Lyric’s latest show Blood Brothers this Friday night at Mesley Hall. Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said the wings and backstage area should be enlarged. He also sees an opportunity to rent out the venue as a convention centre. “The Leongatha Education Precinct board’s view is that we need to develop that space on the basis the development is self funding once the work is done, with seminars and conferences, that sort of thing,” he said. A spokesperson for Leongatha Secondary College did not wish to comment.
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Attack alarm
By Stuart Biggins
KORUMBURRA boy Rowan Treacy suffered serious injuries when he was attacked by a dog.
The 13 year old was injured by the neighbour’s American Staffordshire/Pitbull Terrier over the side fence on Saturday afternoon, August 23. Rowan’s mother Cara Treacy was shocked. “No one expects to be attacked on their own property, especially on a Saturday afternoon when you are minding your own business helping Nan mow the lawn,” she said. The dog’s owners were away at the time of the attack which occurred at 4pm in the afternoon. They learnt of the attack when they returned home on the Sunday evening. Bruce Gardiner, South Gippsland Shire Council’s acting manager of regulatory services, described the incident as a substantive dog attack. “Our guy was on the scene within 10 minutes. Fortunately he was in the area at
the time. The dog is now in our care,” he said. Council has issued a summons and the 26 year old owner of the dog will appear before the magistrate at Korumburra on Thursday, September 4, charged with dog offences and registration matters. “We do not muck around,” Mr Gardiner said. Rowan, a Year 7 student at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha, sustained puncture wounds and lacerations, and required five stitches to his left upper arm. Ms Treacy said, “If the attack had been higher, the dog would have got Rowan by the throat or on the face.” The attack happened as Rowan was helping mow the lawn at home on Mine Road. When he opened the side gate the dog jumped up onto a cubby house and attacked across the fence. The attack lasted around 10 seconds before Rowan, punching at the dog with his free hand, managed to tear free and the dog dropped back onto its side of the yard.
New life blooms: two possible prospective members were introduced to the South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club at the club’s display of cars from the past in Leongatha on Saturday. The event was part of the Daffodil Festival. Turn to pages 16-18 for more festival coverage. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz
Wind farm work stalls By Laura Gibb THE installation of power poles linking Bald Hills Wind Farm to the grid remains at a standstill. The wind farm and South Gippsland Shire Council are still investigating residents’ concerns about the amount of vegetation being cleared. Council met with residents and Bald Hills Wind Farm general manager Matthew Croome outside Tarwin Lower Cemetery, on InverlochVenus Bay Road, on Wednesday. Bryan Sword, council’s
manager of planning and environmental health, said council considered locals’ concerns and walked residents through works to be undertaken within the road reserve. Attendees and Mr Sword also discussed replanting opportunities. Bald Hills Wind Farm will be preparing a proposal about replanting opportunities for council to consider. Mr Sword said any proposals to replant would be subject to VicRoads’ approval. Council is still investigating clearing works undertaken to date, but Mr Sword felt Bald Hills Wind Farm probably had not breached its
Listening: Eastern Victoria MLC Danny O’Brien. permit. “Council is liaising with the wind farm proponent and will continue to undertake inspections to assess compliance with
Saleyards to be auctioned
THE former Korumburra saleyards are closer to being redeveloped, with the site to be auctioned on October 31.
Signs promoting the auction were erected last week. Auddino First National will conduct the auction at 11am on site. That news was welcomed by Korumburra Business Association president
the permit conditions,” Mr Sword said. “Consistent with any planning enforcement investigation, decisions on enforcement actions are dependent on the nature and/or severity of any breaches.” Mr Croome of Bald Hills Wind Farm did not respond to The Star’s questions. Eastern Victoria MLC Danny O’Brien met with concerned residents on Monday, August 25. He will take some of their concerns to Victorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy this week, namely possible changes to the wind farm planning permit. Mr O’Brien also discussed vegetation clearing and siting of turbines with residents, but he said those issues were for council to clarify.
Final plea: residents are concerned Bald Hills Wind Farm will remove this vegetation along Inverloch-Venus Bay Road, near the Tarwin Lower cemetery. They have erected signs alerting the public to the vegetation’s significance.
David Amor. “The best thing now is for something to happen,” he told South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday. The saleyards were cleared recently after being overgrown for many years since closing. The site is zoned industrial 3 and presents a rare opportunity for a developer to open more land in Korumburra for industrial use.
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Dust settles Motorcyclists hear neighbours’ worries By Brad Lester NOISE and dust problems will be addressed at the Corner Inlet Motorcycle Club’s track at Yanakie, after years of complaints by neighbours.
South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to start negotiating a new lease with the club. Neighbouring residents and accommodation businesses had raised concerns about noise, dust and other issues with council. The draft lease will require the club to obtain noise monitoring equipment, have Motorcycle Victoria inspect the track annually, and keep a log book to record noise, dust
and weather each time the track is used. The club will also be required to adhere to its calendar of use and manage vegetation in accordance with a vegetation management plan. Cr Mohya Davies said council and the club had worked together to address neighbours’ concerns. “This is a very successful club with 78 members which I think would be the envy of many clubs,” she said. “They provide a lot of enjoyment for families.” Acting mayor Cr Jeanette Harding backed the club. “I know so many young men and women who have gone out there, and learnt the rules and safety instead of
riding on the local gravel roads,” she said. Cr Kieran Kennedy said the club aided tourism by attracting riders from across Victoria. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks noted live music venues in Melbourne now had rights to play loud music, despite the concerns of new residents in surrounding neighbourhoods. He said new guidelines apply the responsibility for noise remedy measures to new residents, and said such guidelines were relevant in the case of the Corner Inlet Motorcycle Club. The club’s lease will last 10 years. The club is seeking to build a new toilet block and upgrade other facilities.
CSG critic to oppose Ryan COAL seam gas objector Phil Piper is the first candidate to stand against incumbent Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan at the state election.
The Mirboo North man, a member of Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North, will run as an Independent against the Deputy Premier. “I will be running on a platform of ‘No new coal or gasfields for Gippsland’,” he said. “I’m standing because I’m sick and tired of both the major parties trying to pacify the public by talking in circles about these issues.” Mr Piper said the Coalition and Labor were reluctant to commit to a definitive policy on CSG. “The only conclusion that can be drawn is they’re totally for these industries. I have been actively involved with these issues since March 2011 when I was interviewed by The Age newspaper about a mining license over my property, of which I had, like everyone else, no knowledge,” he said. Mr Piper has been a member of the Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North Committee since its inception on June 17, 2012. He has campaigned to protect Gippsland from unconventional gas
Yuck!: Kiersten Allen shows her distaste for dog poo on the footpath in Leongatha.
Poo disgrace “I’M so angry!” said Kiersten Allen upon discovering a trail of well trodden dog poo on a Leongatha footpath last Thursday.
Ban CSG: Phil Piper of Mirboo North will run as an Independent in Gippsland South in this November’s state election. and new coal developments. For the past 10 years, he has been president of the Mardan/Mirboo North Landcare Group and on the board of the South Gippsland Landcare Network for the past two years.
“I have planted over 14,000 trees on my property and my neighbour’s property over the past 12 years. I am passionate about caring for our precious land which needs to be protected at all costs,” he said.
Life savers wrapt at last By Tayla Kershaw INVERLOCH Surf Life Saving Club has received $70,000 from the State Government towards building a new patrol tower.
The grant will go a long way towards the estimated total cost of $100,000 and was announced by Bass MLA Ken Smith last week. The old tower was removed due to storms washing away beach dunes in October 2012. All plans and engineering have been submitted to Bass Coast Shire Council and the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI). Plans to rebuild the tower are well advanced and the tower could be built within the next six weeks. In addition to the $70,000 grant, the club has contributed $35,000. Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club president Angela Malan said the club had hoped to have the tower functioning by this summer. “Having the tower back would vastly improve the service we provide, to the community and allow shelter for the lifesavers,” she said. “It would also improve vision for patrols and lifesavers would be able to see right along the beach.” Mr Smith said the State Government was committed to providing emergency services with the resources and equipment they need to keep Victorians safe and support stronger local communities. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells said lifesavers said the patrol tower was damaged and subsequently removed as a result of a significant high tide and storm on October 11, 2012. The new lifesaving season starts in the first week of December.
Tower to return: Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club’s patrol tower was torn down after being damaged by a king tide in 2012.
The incident occurred outside Bargains Plus on McCartin Street. “The owner of the dog would obviously have known,” she said. “People need to be fair and show consideration for others.”
Dog walkers can be fined $200 on the spot and up to $1000 in court for the offence. Bruce Gardiner, South Gippsland Shire Council’s acting manager of regulatory services said, “We ask people to behave. “It is also an offence to be found walking your dog and not carrying an appropriate receptacle to clean up after it.”
Spotlight on staff By Laura Gibb STAFFING levels at Bass Coast Shire Council are steady, despite some turnover of high level staff. Council employs the equivalent of 328.1 full time staff, up from 324.4 equivalent full time staff in 2013-14. Council will spend $28.697 million on employee related costs in 2014-15. The figure includes all labour related expenditure, such as wages, salaries, allowances, employer superannuation and work insurance premiums. It is an increase of $2.31 million from the 2013-14 figure. Council stated costs increased because of council’s enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) and new employees added during 2013-14 and 2014-15. “The number of employees at council bears a direct relationship to the type and level of services provided to the community.” said council’s corporate services director Steve Piasente, whose time at Bass Coast is near-
ly finished. Council will recruit three new general managers to fill vacancies in the wake of a restructure. The general manager positions cover sustainable development and growth, healthy communities, and governance and organisation development. Previous infrastructure director Felicity Sist will
stay with council as general manager infrastructure. CEO Paul Buckley said corporate services director Steve Piasente and former planning and environment director Hannah DuncanJones were both offered general manager positions, but Mr Piasente is joining Latrobe City Council council and Ms DuncanJones has left.
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POLICE BRIEFS Shed fire POLICE and CFA were called to a shed fire on a farm at Kongwak on Friday afternoon. The fire destroyed the large shed containing a John Deere tractor, a four wheel motorbike and a large amount of hay. The cost of the damage was around $90,000. Fire investigators attended the scene at the intersection of InverlochKongwak Road and Lynne’s Road, and determined the circumstances were not suspicious.
Clinic damaged
A WINDOW was smashed at the Leongatha Healthcare Clinic two weeks ago. Police are unsure how the damage was caused. Leongatha Police are investigating.
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Deserving winner: Tessa Hayward shows off her Ray Frawley Young Journalist of the Year trophy. Photo courtesy Yuri Kouzmin, The Weekly Times.
VANDALS started a fire on the front wooden veranda of the Wonthaggi Community House in Murray Street last Tues-
Tessa crowned top journalist A FORMER Koonwarra woman has been named the best young journalist in country Victoria.
Tessa Hayward won the Ray Frawley Young Journalist of the Year title at the Rural Press Club of Victoria’s awards night in Melbourne on Friday. The daughter of Linda and Wayne Hayward has worked as a journalist at the Hamilton Spectator in western Victoria for 18 months. Miss Hayward took the honour from around 50 entries. “I was completely shocked. I could not get the smile off my face for the rest of the night,” she said. “It’s such a big award. I was so honoured to receive it.” Three intriguing and well written yarns secured the award for Miss Hayward. She penned stories about a local motorcyclist injured by a landslide in China, a woman raising $30 million for a cancer care centre and a bush nursing service that has operated for 100 years in the town of Harrow, with a population of just 300. Miss Hayward has previously worked at The Star in Leongatha.
PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times essential Ph 5662 9222 Wed, 17 Sept 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 16/09) Wed, 24 Sept 10.00am ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wed, 24 September – 2.00pm SECTION 86 AGM NOTICES Wed 3 Sept, 7.30pm: Terrill Park & Fish Ck Rec Reserve, Social Rms Terrill Park, Fish Ck, Ph: 0408 139 962 Wed 10 Sept, 7.30pm, Korumburra Botanic Park, Access Centre, Radovick St Ph: 5655 1569 IMPOUNDING OF LIVESTOCK ACT 1994 Impounded 22 August from S.G. Hwy, Koonwarra: 1 female brown & white pig. If not claimed & relevant fees paid within 7 days of the date of this notice, the pig will be sold at Koonwarra Saleyards on 10 Sept 2014. Enquiries: Graeme Peters, 5662 9200 bh COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road Maintenance: Korumburra Sth/Kardella/ Sth/Outtrim/Foster/Boolarong Resheets: School Rd, Darlimurla Bridge Cable Replacement: Loch Suspension Bridge 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 Fax: 5662 3754 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
day (August 26). Police are unsure what was used to start the fire but the damage was minimal. About one square metre on the timber decking was damaged by scorch marks. The building is near the historical Wonthaggi Railway Station and is timber.
Mowers missing
THIEVES entered an open yard and stole a Yardman ride on mower, a Toro ride on mower and a Masport wood chipper from a property in Korumburra on Saturday night. The total value of the missing items is $9900. Korumburra Police are investigating.
Drivers busted
FOSTER Police issued many tickets over the past week. Four tickets were given on the road to Wilsons Promontory National Park over the weekend. Police remind drivers the speed limit is 80km/h in that area. Six tickets were issued on the South Gippsland Highway through Meeniyan as motorists headed to Stony Creek for the football final. The speed limit is 50km/h through Meeniyan and 60 km/h on the way out. On Thursday, several tickets were issued in the Welshpool Primary School zone. School zones are 40km/h.
property on the InverlochVenus Bay Road when the owner wasn’t home. The total value of the missing goods is $2000. Inverloch Police are investigating.
Chainsaw found
A LEONGATHA man was charged with theft after he stole a chainsaw. The theft occurred on August 16. The 25 year old broke into a residential shed in Leongatha to steal the chainsaw, which has been recovered.
Car keyed
WONTHAGGI Police are seeking information regarding damage to a black BMW at the start of August. An unknown offender used a key or something similar to damage a rear panel of the car parked outside the Westpac Bank in McBride Avenue. Any member of the public who noticed suspicious behaviour is requested to contact Wonthaggi Police.
Drug bust
Hunting theft
A LEONGATHA woman was arrested after the police conducted a drug search warrant in her home on Friday. The 25 year old was charged with trafficking, possessing and using. A mixture of drugs was found, including ice. A quantity of drugs and cash were seized. The drugs were found with the assistance of a sniffer dog.
AMMUNITION, a SKB shotgun and three mounted deer heads were stolen from an Inverloch property over the past week.. Offenders entered the
FOSTER Police is investigating damaged toilet bowls in public toilets. Police are not sure
Toilet vandals
Theft trial adjourned A MEMBER of the Powlett Darts Association faced the Korumburra Magistrates Court on theft charges on August 21.
Big time: football umpire Chris Clements, of Korumburra, will take part in AFL grand final activities.
The trial was adjourned until October 2. The Wonthaggi woman in her fifties allegedly took money from the association for personal use over three years. According to police, the offender was allegedly repaying some of the money back to the club when she was charged.
AFL glory Ready for
By James Van Oosten, work experience
FOOTBALL umpire Chris Clements has been selected to take part in the AFL grand final parade and half- time activities on grand final day.
The Korumburra man was one of only two umpires in Australia to receive the honour. The life member of the South Gippsland Umpiring Association has been selected to guide the green shirt umpires: young umpires who will be umpiring on grand final day at half-time. He will talk to the children about how to handle themselves and advance their growth as an umpire. Mr Clements was quite shocked by his selection. “The selection really did come out of nowhere. It was truly left field, and it has left me, in reality gob smacked,” he said. The umpires association nominated Mr Clements. “It is an honour for me and the umpiring panel to be selected,” Mr Clements said. He said the umpiring association acts professionally and he feels privileged to be selected for an occasion like this one. Mr Clements loves umpiring and continues to do so. He played 260 games of football when he was younger and has now umpired about 630 games of local footy.
emergency KNOWING what to do in an emergency can be stressful enough for families, let alone caravan park operators with hundreds of people in their park.
To help them prepare for the fire season, Bass Coast Shire Council hosted 18 operators from 13 local caravan parks at an information session at the Wonthaggi CFA Station last week. Council’s acting community and economic development director, Antoinette Mitchell, said operators heard presentations from both the CFA and SES. “Each operator received a copy of a Fire Ready Kit for tourism businesses, along with supporting material, prepared by the CFA and Tourism Victoria, while the SES spoke about natural emergencies such as storms and floods,” she said. Fire Ready Kits included sections on identifying risk; planning for what they’d do if there was an emergency; how to be prepared, including employees; understand ratings, restrictions and warnings for fire and severe weather warnings for storm and flood; information for visitors and employees; and developing a plan and practising the plan.
when the damage occurred. The toilets are located near Stockyard Creek. Police are requesting any information.
SES pivotal
THE Leongatha State Emergency Service was not involved in investigating the fatal collision at Berrys Creek on Sunday, August 24. The SES only provided lighting at the scene. Investigations are undertaken by police.
Guns gone
A GLASS display cabinet containing military firearms – mainly handguns – was smashed at the Vietnam Veteran’s Museum in Newhaven yesterday (September 1). A number of handguns and possibly one long arm were stolen. The value of the stolen firearms was about $10,000. The firearms look as though they would still be in working order but have been modified, and so cannot be fired. The only value of the firearms would be to collectors or as use as imitation firearms.
Plates still missing
A HOLDEN Commodore sedan was stolen from a residence in The Gurdies last Tuesday (August 26). The car is valued at $4000. The vehicle was recovered in Rosebud West the following day. The registration plates were missing from the car and haven’t been found. The registration number is WXW484.
CFA praise By Tayla Kershaw CFA UNITS from Leongatha and Ruby were called after a Leongatha homeowner reported the smell of gas last Thursday night.
The property was in Bellingham Street. The CFA could not determine the cause of the smell and declared the home safe. Leongatha CFA’s Andrew Kay said the homeowner did the right thing and urged the public to call the CFA if concerned about gas odours. Mr Kay said the smell may have been a car going by but it was best to be cautious.
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Court hears Inverloch dramas By Tayla Kershaw TWO major incidents that occurred at Inverloch recently were heard in the Latrobe Valley Magristrates Court on Monday, August 25. A Wonthaggi man caused a disturbance in Inverloch by climbing onto the roof the Inverloch Community Hub and threatened suicide on Saturday, August 23. His trial was adjourned until September 25 and he was further remanded in custody. The man in his twenties was wanted by police prior to the events on August 23 due to licence irregularities. He was intercepted by police in Wonthaggi North on August 16 and when questioned about his licence, sped off and nearly hit a police member. He was not pursued at the time and was found in Inverloch a week later. The Inverloch man who robbed the Inverloch Petrol Station on August 21 was granted bail and will reappear at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court on November 27 in relation to a committal. The man in his thirties approached the petrol station at 6.30pm and threatened to stab the operator with a syringe if she did not let him access the till. He left with a substantial amount of cash but was caught by police at 10pm the same night.
Wrong way Railyards touted as better truck route By Brad Lester ANDY Grayden spoke for many South Gippslanders when he called for the Leongatha heavy vehicle alternate route to follow the railway line and not Long Street. The Leongatha truck driver told South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday the Long Street route approved by council and the State Government was not the best option. But his concerns came too late, with acting mayor Cr Jeanette Harding telling him the project was already in the design phase and could not be changed. She said the owner of the railyards, the State Government agency VicTrack, was not interested in talking to VicRoads about giving up the former railyards land. “I see your point of view but I’m just wondering if it’s too late,” Cr Harding said. Acting council CEO Anthony Seabrook responded swiftly, “It is too late. They have started the detailed design.” Mr Grayden called for the highway to continue straight through the intersection of Anderson and McCartin streets, and the Strzelecki Highway. He believed Apex Park should go to make way for a new road alongside the rail-
What about this?: Andy Grayden believed the former railyards in Leongatha would be the perfect location for the heavy vehicle alternate route through town, instead of the Long Street option being pursued by VicRoads.
way and under the Koonwarra Road bridge. Mr Grayden called for roundabouts at the intersection of Anderson and McCartin streets, and also on Koonwarra Road, near Leongatha Holden. He believed trucks could exit Koonwarra Road and head to Inverloch via a new road connecting to Holt Street, which would then take trucks to Young Street and back onto McCartin Street. “VicRoads is not interested in it,” he said. “It would get heavy vehicles out of Bair Street and McCartin Street, and make it much safer.” Mr Grayden believed his proposal would allow the railway station to stay and the South Gippsland Tourist Railway to continue to operate. “This country is going backwards at the moment because people won’t get out there and have a go,” he said. Mr Grayden said Long Street is already congested, with no turning lanes for people entering the new Salvation Army complex and no turning lanes for V/Line bus drivers to access the bus stop near the railway station. “Have a look at this for the next 50 years, not just in five years’ time,” he said. Mr Grayden’s proposal received support from many people on The Star’s Facebook page. Paul Norton of Leongatha South suggested the proposed Long Street route would be improved by closing Jeffery and A’Beckett streets at their junctions with Long Street. He said that would direct traffic down Hassett Street, away from the new heavy vehicle route, and proposed a new commercial or light industry zone between Long Street and Dr Wood Lane. “That land would go like hot cakes,” he said.
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THE South Gippsland community gave $5000 to the Cancer Council as part of Daffodil Day fundraising efforts in August. Barbara Russell and other members of the volunteer club sold daffodil pins, pens, badges and teddy bears in Leongatha and Korumburra. The volunteers thanked the community for its generosity and will continue fundraising for the Cancer Council throughout the year. A STAR reader would like to congratulate the staff of Central Cafe, Leongatha, for bringing story book characters to life during the Daffodil Festival. The reader noted the cafe offered a mouth watering menu to choose from, great coffee, a selection of teas, and overall fine hospitality. A SECOND information evening on plans to form the Poowong-Loch Junior Football Club will be held on Monday, September 8. The focus of the information night is to provide the community with more information about the plan, establish
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an interim committee to implement action plans, and gauge interest in roles in the club. For anyone who wants to be involved this is a great opportunity to build a junior football club from the ground up. LOCH Primary School children in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be running a market on Friday, September 5 and again on Friday 12. Everyone is invited to come.There will be hair spray, spiders, slice and lots more fun stuff. FORMER Leongatha footballer Beau Vernon will speak at a function next month. Beau will present at the Bass Coast South Gippsland Business Alliance breakfast at Wildflower Restaurant, Federation Training, Leongatha. He will share his experience of living with a spinal cord injury and the challenges he faces. To book for the event on Thursday, September 11, from 7-9am, contact Pat Coles on pacoles@ bigpond.com THE students at Tarwin Lower Primary School are an enterprising lot. The members of the Junior School Council are selling
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Freddo Frogs instead of lolly bags for the remainder of this term on Thursdays – for the bargain price of 50 cents. CAN you spare some time to help plant trees at Inverloch this Saturday, September 6 ? A planting day will be held at Screw Creek west, with the aim of planting 1000 plants. Meet at the Bunurong Environment Centre to car pool at 8.50am, or if you are parking at the transfer station, park on the south side of the road behind the large bins off the road. For more information, phone Dave 0419 230 110, Bronwyn 0428 559 582 or Debbie 0425 712 079. The planting is a joint project of the South Gippsland Conservation Society, and Inverloch Residents and Ratepayers Association. INVERLOCH Primary School students visited the Inverloch Library as part of Book Week celebrations recently. GERMAN language students in Year 10 at Mirboo North Secondary College left for Germany on Saturday to visit their sister school, Alfred Amann-Gymnasium, near Stuttgart.
Dress rehearsal: preparing for the Ice Bucket Challenge are Bendigo Bank Leongatha staff, from left, Christine Murray, Ken Lester, Siaan Grinham and Jemima Wilson.
Cool for a cause STAFF at the Leongatha branch of the Bendigo Bank will have buckets of icy water poured over them to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease Australia.
The branch has set a target of $500 ahead of the event at 3pm on Friday, September 5. The Leongatha branch would appreciate an audience so come by and show your support. Siaan Grinham, Brigitte Pearce
and Emily Vernon from the Leongatha Business Banking Centre will be joined by Christine Murray, Jemima Wilson, Marg Johnson and Anne Larking from the retail branch.
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“I was amazed the way Legacy help its war widows,” the Leongatha woman said. Tony Kamphuis of the South Gippsland Group of Melbourne Legacy visits Ms Young regularly, to help with anything around her house and just to keep in touch. Mr Kamphuis served in the Vietnam War and knows the value of Legacy, which looks after spouses and dependants when a service person dies. Mr Kamphuis visits nine widows for the South Gippsland Group, which is 50 members strong and supports about 4000
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widows. His wife, Pauline, also cares for a number of widows. Legacy provides social support through monthly meetings and outings such as film days and concert days and trips to the Shrine of Remembrance and the Caulfield Races. Legacy Week is Legacy’s main fundraiser for the year. During the week, Legacy representatives will be selling badges and small items to raise money to help the families of military service personnel. Legacy is able to help with home maintenance, organising paperwork, legal issues and other areas of life. Legacy Week begins on August 31. Be sure to buy a badge from a stall around South Gippsland.
Legacy week: from left, Legatee Tony Kamphuis of the South Gippsland Group of Melbourne Legacy with Lilian Young of Leongatha, whose husband served in World War Two.
Duo camp bound TWO teens will take part in a life-changing leadership camp.
The Leongatha branch of Bendigo Bank is sponsoring two Year 9 students from Leongatha Secondary College to attend Camp Awakenings this weekend.
Branch manager Ken Lester said the sponsorship was part of Leongatha branch’s commitment to empowering young people in South Gippsland. “Camp Awakenings is an Australian youth development program for Year 9 students. The camp provides its participants with a supportive environment to grow and develop,” he said. “We want to give our youth the best opportunity so they can become the next generation of leaders in our community. Camp Awakenings is focused on building support networks for the participants through friendship and trust.”
Leongatha branch’s support is part of a two-year partnership between Bendigo Bank and the Rotary Youth program Camp Awakening’s, with support from the Rotary Club of Aspendale. As part of the partnership, around 25 Bendigo Bank branches will sponsor 45 students to attend the camp at Cave Hill Creek Campsite at Beaufort near Ballarat. Students will take part in team building activities, and attend sessions and presentations about youth related issues. The students’ names were not disclosed due to privacy reasons.
Social occasion: a most enjoyable lunch was provided by Yooralla for 48 Leongatha Probus members at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha recently. The lunches were ably prepared and served by Amber Betts, Dale Oollierook, Mitchell Price, Tamara Chumbley and Brodie James, supported by Deb James, Jenny Rogers and Vanessa Holness. Enjoying the fare were, from left, Fred Bellingham, Marg Pegler, Pat West, Jenny Teague, Barbara Axten and Joy Gaze.
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OPINIONS
Council staffing
CONGRATULATIONS to former South Gippsland Shire council director of development services Phil Stone on his new position with Latrobe City Council. Perhaps our council will now appoint managers prepared to live locally, they could be a part of our community and spend their salaries here.
Our council should take the opportunity to rein in the costs of dozens of cars provided by ratepayers to employees. Steve Finlay, Leongatha.
Roads rebound LABOR’S roads spokesperson Luke Donnellan has deliberately misled Gippsland residents with his false claims the Victorian Coalition Government has cut $100 million from Victoria’s road maintenance budget. This couldn’t be further from the truth, with the Coalition Government investing more than $500 million in 2014-15 for road maintenance. Our more than half-a-billiondollar investment dwarfs the former Labor government’s final roads maintenance budget of $380 million. Mr Donnellan needs to explain how $500 million is less than $380 million. Mr Donnellan also needs to better explain Labor’s $2 billion pledge to remove level crossings and repair our roads. What Mr Donnellan fails to mention is this $2 billion will be spent over eight years. Mr Donnellan also fails to mention that the majority of this $2 billion would be spent removing level crossings in Labor-held city seats. Mr Donnellan fails to mention that whatever money is left over would then flow to the regions, and that Labor’s best
estimates suggest this would be just $1 billion over eight years, a paltry $125 million a year. Mr Donnellan also fails to mention Labor’s plan to scrap the Coalition Government’s $160 million Country Roads and Bridges Program which provides regional and rural councils. Mr Donnellan remains silent on the future of Coalition Government’s $1 billion investment over 10 years for the Safer Roads Infrastructure Fund which is fixing our most dangerous roads to save country lives. Mr Donnellan fails to mention that for 11 years the former Labor government failed to invest in regional and rural roads, causing many of the problems we face today and if given the chance will again neglect country roads in favour of city-centric projects. The Coalition Government has taken responsibility for our roads and delivered a record road maintenance investment in 201415. Labor’s response to this is more spin, deception and misleading claims. Since December 2010, more than $91 million has been spent on road maintenance and improvements in the electorate of Gippsland South. Can the Gippsland community trust Luke Donnellan, as part of a Daniel Andrews led Labor government, to fix our roads? If Mr Donnellan’s recent letter to the editor is anything to go by, then the answer is a resounding no. Peter Ryan, Gippsland South MLA, Deputy Premier, Leader of The Nationals, Minister for State Development, Minister for Regional and Rural Development.
Letters to the Editor
and burn from government; it is simply not good enough to threaten the standard of kindergarten provided to our children. I call on the Federal Government to commit to providing funding for kindergarten and for the federal member Mr Hunt and the Victorian Health Minister to lobby hard to maintain the full 15 hours of kindergarten so vital to the development of our children. There is provision in the budget to extend the funding until December 2015 contingent on negotiations with the State Government. Well I say kindergarten is just too important to become a budget wedge to drive a greater fiscal burden onto State and Territory governments. Early childhood education is vital to children’s school readiness and learning. Health and behaviour outcomes are also improved through preschool attendance with international evidence linking preschool to improved health and numeracy. Without the commitment from government to maintain the full 15 hours of kinder there will be a loss of jobs, up to a 33 per cent reduction in staff required or an increase of more than 70 per cent in parent fees.
This is well beyond the reach of so many families in the electorate. Like the Medicare copayment, this impacts low income people more than others. It is a critical issue that should not be the realm of politics. This is the future of our children and grandchildren, and I ask the government to grow a heart and to take a long term view on this vital investment and commit to long term funding. Clare Le Serve, Independent candidate for Bass.
Politicians, save trees
THE article in last week’s Star about the meeting residents had with Matthew Croome addressing concerns about possible breaches of the permit conditions should also have include three important areas of information arising from the meeting. Matthew Croome also agreed at the meeting, when pressured to act to minimise the damage to trees and vegetation, to: 1. investigate the feasibility of constructing an underground power-line to minimise vegetation removal;
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2. re-enter discussions about the option available of locating the power-line on the Blundy property (where the existing power line is located) to avoid works within the vegetated road reserve; and 3. to contact SP AusNet about the vegetation requirements adjacent to the Tarwin Lower Cemetery. At a follow up meeting held on Wednesday, August 27 the meeting was informed that: 1. underground power will not be considered; 2. Bald Hills Wind Farm has not been in contact with Blundys as they undertook at the meeting to do. They do not intend to put the power poles in the paddock 10 metres to the east, where the existing poles and lines are now. The reason given was time and cost. How can moving the route 10 meters to the east without the expense of removing over 200 trees cost more? The poles have to be installed anyway don’t they? The cost is the same wherever they are installed. Money would actually be saved by not having to remove trees. Not having to remove trees would make the job faster. 3. Bald Hills Wind Farm
maintains that SP AusNet is permitted to remove all vegetation under the power-lines (as per new regulations for new power-lines resulting from the Fire Royal Commission.) If the line stays on the road reserve the trees will go. Over 600 gum trees of all sizes, including some very ancient ones, will be removed from the Tarwin Lower-Inverloch Road. More than 200 gums are going to be chopped down along the road next to the cemetery. All other important vegetation from substantial patches of Sweet Bursaria, Cherry Ballart and Blackwood wattle to understory shrubs wildflowers and orchids are under threat because of this poorly conceived transmission line route. The only way to prevent this destruction is to put pressure on our politicians to force Bald Hills Wind Farm to leave the line where it is - in the paddocks. This would add to the lives of this community rather than creating a new power line aimed at assisting SP AusNet in its maintenance of the line and ensuring the Bald Hills Wind Farm transmission line is completed on schedule. M. Kavanagh, Venus Bay.
VOXPOP! VOX
Do you think Leongatha needs more events like the Daffodil Festival?
Government must commit WE HAVE seen enough slash
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That’s the spirit LAST week’s Daffodil Festival was not just a celebration of Leongatha’s iconic flower, but also recognition of the community spirit that still thrives in this town. While many country towns are losing a sense of belonging as populations dwindle, the amount of work dedicated to the success of the festival is something the Leongatha Horticultural Society can be proud of. The festival is the ideal opportunity to showcase the town’s many community groups, with many of those taking part in one or all of the three days of the event. The society arranged the floral extravaganza in Memorial Hall, members of the Leongatha Art and Craft Society demonstrated creative works, the South Gippsland Gem and Lapidary Club held a gem show and the musicians of the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band performed on Saturday. While events such as sporting matches and art shows are invaluable to a community’s social life, festivals that encompass a range of groups bring the community together, and expose people to just what is on offer in and around country towns such as Leongatha. The festival will only be bigger next year with Leongatha set to host the National Daffodil Championships. Who would have thought a flower could inspire so much?
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“I think Leongatha needs more events to bring people in and to support the businesses. Even a couple of markets would be good.” Jenefer Chitty, Leongatha.
“I think more events would be fine but around the town Leongatha needs more coffee shops open on weekends.” Rod McConchie, Meeniyan.
“Yes, any event draws people in and that’s what we need. We need visitors and locals to see what’s there.” Elke Maciejewski, Leongatha.
“Yeah, the community gets so much involvement out of it and it’s great for people to go out and get to know each other.” Hannah Darts, Loch.
CEO: claims “scaremongering” By Brad Lester BURRA Foods CEO Grant Crothers has described a claim property prices are falling due to the company’s bid to establish a buffer zone around its Korumburra factory as “scaremongering”. Korumburra Business Association president David Amor told South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday the value of some homes in the vicinity of the factory had dropped by as much as 30 per cent. The buffer zone will place a planning overlay on properties within 350m of the factory, and alert potential home buyers in the vicinity to the prospect of such issues as odour associated with the factory. Mr Crothers said the price drop claims were “purely speculative and the result of poor understanding of the workings of an ESO (environmental significance overlay) and ‘scare mongering’”. “We remain accountable to the local community and all regulators, and are legally bound to comply with EPA emission limits. It should be noted the EPA is supportive of the application for the ESO,” he said. Mr Crothers said a community meeting
has been held to discuss the buffer and he has met with a representative of concerned residents to understand their concerns. He said the ESO was the only way Burra Foods and council could address “inappropriate development on the boundaries of the land that Burra Foods now occupies”. “The land has been a site on which milk has been processed since 1900 and is zoned industrial, however this can be forgotten by developers,” he said. Mr Amor said one house in Warragul Road was nearly sold until the buyer learnt of the possibility of the overlay. “Real estate agents are not interested in selling land over the railway line due to this invisible dome,” he said. Council will consider Burra Foods’ request for an overlay at its September council meeting. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said council could either vote to place the overlay request on public exhibition or ask an independent planning panel to review it. “It could well be seen that if council did not put it on exhibition, it would be denying Burra Foods access to natural process,” he said. “There is plenty of time for everyone to take a cool, calm look at this.” Cr Bob Newton said he did not want a
Pushing issues: David Amor, president of the Korumburra Business Association, addresses South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday. panel to consider the matter, as panel members were from out of town and unfamiliar with local issues. Council’s acting director of development services Bryan Sword said council had received 91 submissions regarding the overlay. Mr Crothers said Burra Foods has no further plans to develop a cannery.
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Charity starts at home By Brad Lester
last Wednesday.
A COMMUNITY foundation would encourage people to give to projects at Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Kieran Kennedy said
Council will support the development of a pilot project to establish a foundation servicing the towns, after Cr Kennedy successfully tabled a motion to do so at the council meeting. He said leaders in the Tarwin Lower and Venus
Done it: South Gippsland Shire Councillor Cr Kieran Kennedy promotes a community foundation for Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay at last Wednesday’s council meeting.
Bay area had expressed an interest in establishing such a foundation, with donations tax deductible to entice support. “Council could assist this group by hosting discussions on development of an independent district community foundation or another suitable community entity that could receive, hold and distribute funds for the district,” he said. “Such action by council would not require any new funds and can be incorporated into the work plan of the community strengthening department.” Cr Kennedy said his motion was prompted by the reduction in State and Federal government grants over the past 15 years, and was a bid to address future funding shortfalls. Recipients of funds from the foundation would be required to also receive financial contributions from State and Federal governments towards their projects. Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks backed the idea. “This will empower communities to take control of their own destiny, and it will be a wonderful step and a wonderful precedent for the rest of the shire,” he said. Cr Kennedy hoped council could also support the development of other community foundations in South Gippsland. Council will liaise with the Mirboo District Foundation board to develop the pilot project. Cr Kennedy noted the Grants Only Group now based in Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay achieves about 80 per cent of grants applied for.
Sporting greats: from left, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Eleanor Patterson, South Gippsland Shire Council acting mayor Cr Jeanette Harding, 1500m runner Kaila Hutchinson and acting council CEO Anthony Seabrook at the reception for the athletes last Wednesday.
Athletes focus on China By Brad Lester FRESH from the Commonwealth Games in Scotland, Eleanor Patterson and Kaila Hutchinson are now aiming to contest the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships in China next year.
Both South Gippslanders they were the guests at a civic reception held by South Gippsland Shire Council at Federation Training, Leongatha, last Wednesday. Eleanor won the gold in the women’s high jump and Kaila placed eighth in the women’s 1500m. Eleanor recalled with a smile the moment she saw a banner welcoming her home, hanging above Apex Park in the heart of Leongatha. “It was definitely overwhelming, the support that has been shown by the community,” she said. “It was amazing to know everyone in the community was behind me.” Acting mayor Cr Jeanette Harding presented her with that banner. Kaila felt cheers from home on the other side of the world. “I would just like to thank the community for its support, where everyone is very proud,” she said. Both athletes are now determined
to succeed at the world titles in Beijing and Eleanor is eyeing her first Olympics, in Brazil in 2016. First, she has Year 12 to finish and will then focus on athletics full-time. Despite having already competed at the Delhi Commonwealth Games in 2010 and the London Olympics in 2012, the Glasgow games were still special for Kaila. “Every major championship is a new experience,” she said. Kaila, an accountant by trade, was glad to be home. She grew up at Stony Creek and now resides in the Melbourne suburb of Mount Waverley. “My heart is here but I need to be in Melbourne to train a lot,” she said. Eleanor and Kaila were no strangers to each other, having been roommates at Glasgow. “It was nice to have the opportunity to room with someone who has had the same background,” Kaila said. Cr Harding presented Eleanor and Kaila with a bouquet of flowers, a framed certificate and plaques. The acting mayor hoped other young sportspeople would use the duo as an example of how high they can achieve. “The stars here today would be the first to admit their achievements have been possible because of the loyalty and support of their families,” Cr Harding said. She noted South Gippsland was
home to other sporting greats, citing Olympic cyclist Kevin Brislin of Mount Eccles; Paralympic skier, the late Michael Norton, whose parents Paul and Wilma reside at Leongatha South; Olympic gold medal rower Drew Ginn, formerly of Inverloch; and basketballer Belinda Snell, formerly of Mirboo North. Plus there were footballers who have or are now playing at the elite level, including AFL: Stuart Wigney, Trevor Steer, Brian Royal, Barry Standfield, Jarryd Roughead and Dyson Heppell. “Sport is part of being Australian but in our area, we certainly have a list of champions,” Cr Harding said. “Considering our population, I’m just amazed at the amount of champions we have here.” Council also invited Eleanor’s coach David Green and Diamonds netball coach Lisa Alexander to attend the reception, but they were unable to do so due to prior commitments. The Diamonds won gold and Lisa is a former Leongatha resident. Cr Don Hill told The Star he will table a notice of motion at the September council meeting suggesting council investigate constructing a high jump pit for Eleanor and other athletes to use in the shire. Eleanor regularly travels to Cranbourne to access elite training facilities.
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CR NIGEL Hutchinson-Brooks was surprised by the number of people who supported council’s introduction of a kerbside green waste collection service. He told members of the Leongatha Senior Citizens Club about the move recently and said he “got a round of applause”. “A lot of these people live in small units and disposing of their green waste can be a problem,” he said. THE Department of Primary Industries and Environment (DEPI) will conduct controlled burns over the coming months, including at Walkerville. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said the community did not have cause to worry. “DEPI gets a lot of criticism when a fire gets out of control but they do a lot of burns that nobody hears about because they do it well,” he said. Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said fire is not a major risk in the shire, apart from at Koonwarra, Sandy Point, Mirboo North and Darlimurla where houses are close to bush. “The greatest risk to our area is foot and mouth disease. The impact on our community could be devastating,” he said, noting he attended a meeting of the Municipal Fire Management Committee recently. WELSHPOOL and District Horticultural Society received $200 from councillors’ discretionary funds towards buying a portable PA system. The Port Welshpool Working Group secured $1000 towards insurance for the Sea Days Festi-
val 2015 and the Friends of Agnes Falls $150 to help buy a marquee. Poowong Recreation Reserve received $677 to buy three signs to promote the reserve and the Korumburra Cricket Club was given $645 to help buy a turf wicket marker. Poowong Amateur Basketball Association secured $510 to buy 18 basketballs for children. SCOUTING groups across the shire need leaders. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks attended the annual meeting and presentation evening of the South Gippsland District Scouts annual meeting and presentation night at Foster on Monday, August 25. “I was impressed with the standard of the young people. Scouting is really about training people to be good citizens,” he said. Council could do more to help Scouting groups but Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said he was unsure how. ACTING mayor Cr Jeanette Harding remains hopeful the Federal Government will contribute funding to restore the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool. Deputy Premier Peter Ryan recently told her Federal Infrastructure Minister Warren Truss was personally interested in a long jetty and marina in New South Wales, suggesting he may look favourably on funding the project. THE new chairperson of the South East Australian Transport Strategy (SEATS) is acting mayor Cr Jeanette Harding. The group advocates for transport improvements, and covers 24 councils from Bass
Coast Shire to Yass in New South Wales. “With a little bit of luck, hopefully that will persuade them to give South Gippsland a little bit of help,” she said. “It pays to be on the executive of these things because you can hopefully push your area.” COAL Creek Community Park and Museum is officially one of Victoria’s great museums. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said famed attractions such as Ballarat’s Sovereign Hill were now wanting to learn more about Coal Creek’s educational program. The Korumburra park received museum accreditation from Museums Australia Victoria recently. “There are over 700 museums in Victoria and only 82 have museum accreditation,” Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said. He said accreditation was already opening doors for Coal Creek, with the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne giving Coal Creek $4000 worth of surplus seating. Cr Hutchinson-Brooks praised park coordinator Rowena Ashley for her work, noting she was held in high regard throughout the state’s museum network. SURE Constructions has won a $234,189 contract to build footpaths, and kerb and channeling across the shire. Council received eight submissions for works in Dutton Street, Toora; Bruce Street, Leongatha; Main Street, Welshpool; and Melville Avenue and Swanson Street, Korumburra.
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - PAGE 15
Award winning team at Marriotts MARRIOTTS Motorcycles M l and d Power Equipment in Leongatha has been awarded the KTM 360 degree award, the highest accolade handed out by the motorcycle manufacturer.
Marriotts’ KTM sales and accessories manager Adam Dean said the award came off the back of hitting sales targets across the KTM range. “This is the second time we have won the award; the first was in 2012. It is available to all the dealers in the country that meet and exceed sales targets,” he said. “Out of 60 dealers across the country, only around 10 received the award.” To be eligible for the 360 degree award, KTM dealers must achieve outstanding results in all of the following categories: minicycle, motocross, off road, adventure, on road, genuine parts, powerparts, powerwear, market share and Motorex compliance. Mr Dean said the award was given out at the annual KTM dealer conference, held in Singapore recently. “We plan to continue our focus on the brand in the years to come. Our workshop
id ffull ll iin hhouse suspension i set up can provide and service, spare parts and accessories,” he said. “We also sponsor a lot of local riders at a club, state and national level. At Marriotts, we are pretty proud of those guys who fly the flag for us week in week out. “We are also thankful for our customers who continue to support us.” Mr Dean said achieving the level of results required to be awarded 360 degree dealer status was tough. “To achieve the sales targets is difficult, particularly in the retail climate we are in. It is pretty hard to set goals and achieve them,” he said. “We are proud to keep offering the service to keep our customers and KTM happy.” The team at Marriotts also walked away from the annual conference with a silver award for exceeding budgeted bike sales in 2013-14. Owner Tim Marriott said the sales team and workshop really needed to tick all of the boxes to be eligible for the 360 degree award. “To actually win it is a big thing in the KTM world. It has been a great team effort,” he said.
Leading dealership: Adam Dean from Marriotts MPE with the two awards won recently for excellence in KTM sales and service.
Demand to squeeze water supplies KORUMBURRA Business Association president David Amor is concerned authorities are not doing enough to plan for Korumburra’s future water needs, despite more homes being built. He told South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday the town’s reservoirs fill and empty quickly, and were dependent on rainfall. “The problem is Korumburra is going to run out of water this year, next year or within five years,” he said. “Korumburra’s reservoir has overflowed for the last three years and the reason for that is that Korumburra’s reservoirs are too small.” Mr Amor said South Gippsland
Water could not promise Korumburra would be without water restrictions. Acting mayor Cr Jeanette Harding said council had met with the water authority, and the water authority had also met the members of the Korumburra Round Table community group. “There is nothing more that we can add,” she said. “It really is an issue for South Gippsland Water. It is fully aware of the situation and the problems it may have in the future.” Cr Lorraine Brunt said South Gippsland Water held the authority to decide whether or not to increase dams’ capacities. “It is talking about consolidating and using Lance Creek water,” she said. “No doubt there are issues with Korumburra’s water, particularly if we get a dry year.”
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A South Gippsland Water spokesperson said in the long term, Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora would need additional water supplies as the region expands. “South Gippsland Water’s long term plan is fully documented and costed in the Water Supply Demand Strategy and Business Case submitted to treasury for funding. In the short term, the backup supply from the Tarwin River is providing an additional water source for the township,” the spokesperson said. Managing director Philippe du Plessis recently presented to council at a joint meeting between the South Gippsland Water Board and councillors, and at the Korumburra Round Table regarding water supply. “This presentation specifically addressed water supply security for Korumburra,” the spokesperson said.
By Brad Lester KORUMBURRA Business Association president David Amor has been urged to accept a children’s hub will be built at Mair Crescent in Korumburra. Mr Amor told South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday that site was unsuitable for the Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre and the centre should instead be built in Princes Street, next to Korumburra Primary School. Mr Amor has long told council that would be a more appropriate location, but Cr Lorraine Brunt said council would not go back on a plan to build at Mair Crescent. She urged Mr Amor to let the issue go. But he would not. “That centre cannot get any bigger without buying anymore houses,” Mr Amor said. “We have needed it for many, many years and our centres (Birralee Child
Care Centre and Korumburra Kindergarten) have done an extraordinary job while being chocka-block for many years.” Mr Amor said council would only have to buy two houses in Princes Street and a block of land to accommodate the centre. Cr Bob Newton said Korumburra Primary School owns a block of land behind the houses and wished to retain that land for future use. Council’s director of community services Jan Martin said Mair Crescent remained an ideal location. “We feel confident we have been moving in the right direction and now have all the key stakeholders informed about the project,” she said. Acting CEO Anthony Seabrook said earthworks would level the site, and noted the building would have two storeys, with the upper level housing the kindergarten and childcare, and the lower level storage. The centre needs support from the State and Federal governments to proceed.
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58th Annual Leongatha DAFFODIL FESTIVAL
Good book: Margaret Haycroft from the West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation reads to Poppy Sarhanis, and Mickaela and Jonathon Hosking all from Leongatha, a book about a bus at the Daffodil Festival on Saturday.
Nature walk: Leongatha’s Glenys Paterson (left) offered her garden to the open garden event led by Thelma Arnup during the Daffodil Festival. The open garden sessions ran on Friday and Saturday with full buses on each trip. Mrs Arnup said the sessions were absolutely wonderful, and everyone was impressed with the quality of the gardens.
Cool cars: Vin Slee from Leongatha with his 1959 Ford Edsel (left) and his 1940 Oldsmobile. Mr Slee said there are only 20 Ford Edsels in Australia. His turns 55 on December 31. He was part of the South Gippsland Historical Automoble Club display.
Historical society: from left, Lola Bailey and Pat Spinks, both of Leongatha, with an exhibit celebrating 100 years of the Red Cross at Leongatha and District Historical Society.
Fabric art: from left, Rev Paul Brauer, artist Bev Palmer of Traralgon, Cynthia Bellingham and Lynley Simmons of Leongatha, and artist Laurel Davey of Traralgon with Baptism 2 at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Leongatha.
Book sale: from left, Friends of Leongatha Library’s Sue Wakefield of Leongatha and Jane Park of Stony Creek with Emily and baby Matilda Sherriff of Leongatha at the friends group’s used book sale.
Fresh faced: April and Violet Jolly from Outtrim had their faces painted at the courthouse on Saturday, as part of the Daffodil Festival in Leongatha.
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58th Annual Leongatha DAFFODIL FESTIVAL
Floral show just spectacular By Tayla Kershaw SPRING was certainly in the air when the 58th Daffodil Festival was held in Leongatha last week.
Starting on Thursday, the show featured displays, activities and – of course – daffodils. Leongatha’s Glenice Griggs once again took the title of most successful exhibitor in show. South Gippsland Shire Council’s deputy mayor Cr Jeannette Harding was the guest of honour as acting mayor in mayor Cr Jim Fawcett’s absence. She was impressed by the amount of work involved in organising the event as also growing flowers. “It’s beautiful. It certainly feels like the beginning of spring,” she said. “It’s great to see so many people come to Leongatha
because the festival has built a good reputation for its high standard.” Leongatha will host the National Daffodil Championships in September 2015. “The shire will assist practically to ensure a successful National Daffodil Championship here in Leongatha,” Cr Harding said. “Hopefully we can organise the weather as well.” Leongatha Horticultural Society’s Margaret Fox said the Daffodil Festival went well, with plenty of people inspecting displays. “We’ve had lots of entries and I’ve seen lots of people I have never met before,” she said. “This is good news because we are attracting new people to the town.” Ms Fox was pleased to see new people entering the show and even winning the two main sections: daffodils and camellias. “There were some beautiful displays and very good
Beautiful flower: Yvonne Williams’ reticulata camellia took the title of best camellia.
exhibits,” she said. “The children’s work was lovely and the floral art was just amazing. It all looks very good.” Ms Fox said people had told her the show was as lovely as ever and there was a positive vibe in the town. “The town was abuzz,” she said. “I haven’t counted them, but I have a feeling there was even more window displays than before.” The fun and excitement of the Daffodil Festival came to a close on Saturday afternoon. Show results Class A - Daffodils: RHSV Perpetual Daffodil Trophy (Open), Rodney Emmerson. RHSV Louis Brumley Trophy (Open), Graeme Brumley. VDS Irene Fairbairn Trophy (Open), Graeme Brumley. RHSV Henry Boyce Challenge Cup (Open), Ian
Dyson. Best bloom open section, Sue Thompson. Aggregate open section, Rodney Emmerson. Best bloom amateur section, Glenice Griggs. Aggregate amateur section, Glenice Griggs. LHS Perpetual Shield Best bloom L.H.S. members section, Rosemary Wood. Aggregate - L.H.S. members section - Colin Drewitt Jnr Memorial Trophy, Rosemary Wood. Best bloom - novice section, Joanne Wylie. Aggregate - novice section, Joanne Wylie. Best bloom non-open sections, Joanne Wylie. RHSV S.S. McKay silver medal, Glenice Griggs. Champion daffodil, Sue Thompson. Class B - Other Bulbs: Best exhibit, Glenice Griggs; aggregate - Alf Ladson Trophy, Shirley Turton. Class C - Cut Flowers: Trophy - best exhibit, Margaret Monk; aggregate, Glenice Griggs. Class D - Camellias: Best exhibit - open section, Yvonne Williams. Best bloom - named varieties, Colin Baird. Best bloom
- novice sections, Roslyn McPherson. Aggregate, Judy Pocklington. Best camellia A.W. Jessep Medal, Yvonne Williams. Class E - Cut Shrubs & Trees: RHSV Trophy - best exhibit, Margaret Hyde. Aggregate, Glenice Griggs. Class EA - Australian Plants: Best exhibit, Ellen Lydon (Sybil Smith). Aggregate, Shirley Turton. Kuranga encouragement award, Thelma Arnup. Class F - Floral Art: Championship Ribbon & Trophy, Heather Bruce. Aggregate, Heather Bruce. Floral Art Group encouragement award, Marilyn Mackie. Class G - Pot Plants: Denis Hawkins Trophy best exhibit, Josie Rutherford. Aggregate, Carol Summerfield. Class H - School Students: Best exhibit, Madeline Russ. Aggregate, Madeline Russ. Class I - Fruit & Vegetables: Best exhibit, Graeme Heath. Aggregate, Glenice Griggs. Class J - Photography: Best exhibit, Jenny Jones. Aggregate, Estelle Adams. Most successful ex-
Daffodil star: Leongatha Horticultural Society president Sue Thompson won champion daffodil. hibitor in show: Glenice Griggs. Shop windows: Large window, A.W. Smith. Small window, Leongatha Newsagency. Interior display, Kel-
vin John Bi Rite Electrical. Highly commended, CSC Bakery. Schools, Chairo Christian College, Leongatha Children’s Centre.
St Peter’s: from left, Marion Dewar, Eileen Harrison, Elva Cashin and Coral Johnston of St Peter’s Leongatha Ladies’ Guild serve tasty food during the Daffodil Festival. Best exhibitor: champion exhibitor Glenice Griggs is pictured with her award winning exhibit in the “other bulbs” section.
Star weave: from left, Helen Atkin and Dani Carter, both of Leongatha, make stars against violence for Weave 100 Communities.
Red hats: from left, Red Hat Society members Jean Sawyer, Sue Cameron and Elsie Randall, all of Lang Lang, came to Leongatha for the Daffodil Festival.
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58th Annual Leongatha DAFFODIL FESTIVAL
Excellent design: Heather Bruce (left) won the aggregate and championship ribbon and trophy for floral art, pictured with judge Maxine Webb.
Above, Hard at work: Jim Geary from the South Gippsland Woodwork Group demonstrated his craft in the Leongatha Gallery Courtyard. Left, Community minded: Rod and Judy Jackson supported the Daffodil Festival. Below, Young champ: Madeline Russ (centre) accepted her prizes for best exhibit in the school students section from Leongatha Horticultural Society president Sue Thompson (left) and South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Jeannette Harding. Young gardeners: Will Piening and Krysten Chalmers from Chairo Christian School came along to the Daffodil Show as school representatives to accept an award for Chairo’s display.
Winner: the late Ian Dyson won the RHSV Henry Boyce Challenge Cup in the open section, accepted by his wife Joy Dyson.
Lots of daffodils: Joy Dyson and Thelma Arnup surround themselves with daffodils at the show on Thursday.
Fruit and vegetables: Siena, Madeline and Harrison Russ discover more than just flowers at the Daffodil Show on Thursday.
Holiday time: the kids from Leongatha Children’s Centre four year old kindergarten group admired The Star’s entry in the Daffodil Festival window competition last Thursday. Among those to pop in were Ava and Trent. The display, by Leonie Smith and Dorothy Giles, was based around the book Are We There Yet by former South Gippsland author Alison Lester, to tie in with the theme of ‘Story Books’.
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - PAGE 19
Love wrapped in a box By Brad Lester THE children’s reactions make the effort worthwhile for Johanna Haasjes.
Each Christmas, boys and girls in the Asia-Pacific region receive shoeboxes packed with gifts from kids in South Gippsland. And with those boxes
comes a photo of the South Gippsland youngsters, signed by each child. “It is that photo that they most treasure,” Ms Haaasjes said, as she recalled watching a video of children overseas opening their gifts. The Leongatha woman is one of many locals working with schools at Tarwin Lower, Meeniyan and Leongatha to fill boxes with Christmas gifts for less fortunate boys
and girls overseas. Families in South Gippsland are donating goods that fit into a shoe box: something to wear, love and play with; something for school, something special and something for personal hygiene. Clothes, teddy bears, pencil cases, craft kits, and toothbrushes are among the items brightening the lives of boys and girls in lands afar.
Persisting still: Nicholas Peck continues to live his life, despite suffering a stroke. He is a volunteer at the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau, Leongatha.
Stroke of bad luck By Stuart Biggins EVERY 10 minutes, someone in Australia will suffer a stroke and there are a thousand cases each week.
It 2014 it is predicted there will be 867 strokes in the Flinders and McMillan electorates. Stroke survivor Nicholas Peck, of Trida, said the stroke he suffered 14 years ago forced his early retirement from teaching. He has since become involved in voluntary work at Leongatha and Warragul. He works as a volunteer at the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau every Tuesday. The reality of life as a stroke survivor becomes clear. “The stroke,” he said, “completely changed my life.” “I cannot walk without a stick, have less feeling in my left side and my speech is slightly impaired.” Not being able to drive is “a major problem” and means he has to rely on others. So too, Mr Peck’s eyesight was affected and he cannot read signs well, which makes travelling alone difficult. When the stroke occurred he was treated in Melbourne, as neither Leongatha nor Warragul had the facilities to treat stroke, but said medical services available to him as a survivor are “tremendous.” Releasing a report on the impact of stroke, National Stroke Foundation CEO Dr Erin Lalor said, “No postcode is untouched by stroke. “Stroke kills more women than breast
cancer and more men than prostate cancer.” Mark Petty, acting CEO of Gippsland Southern Health Service, described stroke as “one of the major burdens upon the community as a whole.” Traralgon and Warragul hospitals have designated acute stroke units and while Leongatha does not, it does ‘step-down care’ helping patients recovering from stroke to get back on their feet. Australians most at risk of a stroke include the 6.1 million people living with high cholesterol, 4.1 million with high blood pressure and 434,000 with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can cause a fivefold increase in risk of stroke. A lack of physical exercise is also a risk factor. The National Stroke Foundation report, Stroke in Australia: no postcode goes untouched, predicted that if nothing is done to halt the growth, “stroke survivors will surge past 700,000 by 2032.” This is up from the current 441,000 estimated to be living with the effects of stroke at a price tag of $5 billion per year, including $3 billion in lost productivity. The audit showed many hospitals do not have the resources or systems to adequately cater for the demands placed upon health services by the 51,000 strokes expected nationally in 2014. The report showed the Flinders electorate, which takes in the Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island, Lang Lang and Tooradin, is a hot spot for stroke. It comes third nationwide behind Hindmarsh in inner western Adelaide and Lyne on the mid north coast of NSW.
Thinking of others: Tarwin Lower Primary School students, front, from left, Luci, Patrick and Ryan with Johanna Haasjes, and shoeboxes packed with gifts for children in the Asia-Pacific region. Back, from left, Riley, Oliver, Tess, Indy and Lexi.
Local children have created many items themselves: marble bags, treasure pouches, toilet bags, pencil cases, a balloon ball and notebooks with decorated covers. Some boxes will include distinctively Australian gifts, such as clip-on koalas and kangaroos. The project – Operation Christmas Card – is an initiative of Samaritan’s Purse. Tarwin Lower and Tarwin Valley primary schools, and Chairo Christian School in Leongatha are taking part. Students enjoyed a DVD depicting recipients of boxes in The Philippines. “The DVD really shows them how the faces of the kids light up over something so simple as a balloon ball,” Tarwin Lower principal Sharyne Munday said. The project fits in well with the school’s community service philosophy. Churches and groups across the region are also taking part. Information brochures with collection details are available at New Beginnings Bookshop Leongatha, by phoning Doreen Western on 5659 8286 or online at operationchristmaschild.org.au
Rotary calls for art entries ENTRIES are now open for one of the region’s outstanding local events, the Annual Arts Prom Country, Art and Photography Show. The event will be held from October 17–19 at Leongatha Memorial Hall. This highly successful show is in its 38th year, and is organised and operated by the Rotary Club of Leongatha. The organisers are now accepting entries for this year’s show until September 19. Apart from the opportunity to display your work to an interested audience, the show has had a great record of buyers over its long history. The show attracts entries from artists and photographers from across Prom Country, Gippsland, Melbourne and further afield.
New and established artists of all ages are welcome to enter and prizes totalling $5000 which include junior sections are presented on opening night. The judge for 2014 is Simon Gregg, curator at Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale. The terms and conditions are all on the entry form, which you can download from the Rotary Club of Leongatha’s official website www.leongatharotary.org.au or ring Leongatha Rotarians Harry Leggett on 5664 1383 or apc@ leongatharotary.org.au or Paul Beck on 0418515612. Art show chairman Harry Leggett has announced the major raffle prize: a magnificent oil painting, valued at $3500, from 1996 art show winner Walter Magilton. The raffle and other money made over the event go towards many worthy local charities, including
Woorayl Lodge, Leongatha Hospital and Centenary House. Mark your diary for Friday, October 17, the opening night for this year’s Art and Photography Show starting at 8pm. Cost is $20 and includes nibbles and a glass of bubbly. Tickets for the opening
can be purchased at the door or Oakleys Law at 13 McCartin Street, Leongatha. The opening hours of the show are 1-5pm (official opening 8pm) Friday, October 17; 10am – 7.30pm, Saturday, October 18; and 10am–3pm Sunday, October 19. Entry to the show is $5 per person.
Major prize: this painting by 1996 art show winner Walter Magilton is the raffle prize at Annual Arts Prom Country, Art and Photography Show.
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Wonthaggi digs deep By Tayla Kershaw LANTERNS will shine bright in the Wonthaggi Guide Park for the Light the Night fundraiser on October 3.
Light the Night will raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. The fundraiser has been organised by Wonthaggi’s Amber Morrissey. Ms Morrissey’s cousin had the blood disease twice while growing up. He was diagnosed at the age of three. He is now free of the disease at age 21, but is still affected by the treatment he had to go through. “After watching my cousin go through it, I wanted to work in oncology,” Ms Morrissey said. “I used to sit with people going through chemotherapy to support them.” Ms Morrissey’s charitable spirit doesn’t stop at the Leukaemia Foundation. She has put her hand up for several other charities over the years including Shave for a Cure, CanTeen Bandanna Day, the MS fun run and the 40 hour famine. “In high school I joined a student representative council and I loved getting involved with charities,” she said. Light the Night will go from 6pm until 9pm. A barbecue will be available
Showing support: Wonthaggi’s Amber Morrissey has organised the Light the Night event to be held on October 3 in support of the Leukaemia Foundation. thanks to the Wonthaggi Lions Club. There will also be a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses and live music and entertainment. The lanterns will be gold, white and blue. Gold represents remembering a loved one, white represents the journey and blue represents support for others. A twilight walk will be held around the Guide Park, with the lanterns being switched on at 7pm. “We chose the date so it would be just before daylight savings. That way, we don’t have to wait hours for it to get dark,” Ms Morrissey said.
“It’s also on a Friday night during the school holidays, so it’s the perfect time for families to come along.” So far Ms Morrissey has had a lot of support from the community. “The community had jumped on it, especially on social media,” she said. “In one week, the Facebook page got 250 likes. Everyone knows someone who has suffered from cancer.” The Bass Coast Shire Council has gotten on board and will shut off the park for the night. “We are encouraging people to park their cars in the Wonthaggi Secondary College Dudley campus or
in Graham Street,” Ms Morrissey said. The SES from Wonthaggi will provide tea, coffee and soft drink and the CFA will bring trucks along to entertain children. The event will be family friendly and will be a pet, drug, alcohol and smoke free night. Everyone is invited to bring along a picnic rug. To avoid disappointment, Ms Morrissey has suggested people should pre-order lanterns, just in case they run out on the night. Pre-ordered lanterns will cost $20 and lanterns bought on the night will cost $25.
Cows create careers for a decade ON SEPTEMBER 24 the dairy industry will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Dairy Australia’s Cows Create Careers – Farm Module in the program’s founding region, Gippsland. Since it’s inception in 2004, the secondary school based program has helped to shine a light on dairy industry careers, inspiring many young people to pursue a career in the dairy industry. Dairy Australia program manager Tracy Lloyd said that over the past decade, Cows Create Careers has helped to build the awareness of dairy industry careers and pathways. “The program builds industry awareness - from teaching students about educational and vocational pathways, to profiling the diverse range of professional careers in the dairy industry,” Ms Lloyd said. “Cows Create Careers continues to go beyond the classroom, over the past 10 years the program has inspired many young people to pursue a career in the dairy industry.” The program aims to increase the awareness of dairy industry careers in a very hands-on way: students are educated by rearing two three-week old calves at school and complete dairy industry curriculum for years 7 and 8 and years 9 to 11 over six weeks. Cows Create Careers started in 2004 with dairy
farmers in the Strzelecki Lions Club in Victoria and nine Gippsland schools. Since 2006 Dairy Australia has worked with thousands of students, teachers, farmers, advocates, Regional Development Programs (RDP) and communities through its investment into the program. This year, Cows Create Careers has grown to over 211 schools across 23 Australian dairy regions, with 61,514 students involved in the program since 2004. The National Centre for Dairy Education Australia (NCDEA) also plays an important role by being an educational link for the schools throughout the program and commercial sponsors continue to support the program across the nation. A 10 year celebration dinner will be held
on September 24 in Korumburra to congratulate and thank the many dairy farmers, program volunteers and participants from across the nation’s dairy regions who have made the program possible over the
past decade. For more information on Dairy Australia’sCows Create Careers program visit www.dairyaustralia. com.au/People-and-skills/ Careers/Secondary-SchoolResources.aspx
Welcome to Guides: Leongatha Lizards Girl Guides members with new Guide Leeah O’Meara (front, second from left), and leaders Dianna Malloy (back, left) and Megan Holland (back, right). The other Guides are, front, from left, Chloe Ollington, Chelsea Markley and Courtney Allen. Back, Siobhan Beecroft, Alex Wildes, Jess Souter, Molly Clark (far back) and Meg Minogue.
New Guide makes her promise THE Leongatha Lizards Girl Guide unit celebrated the Promise ceremony of new Guide Leeah O’Meara recently. Leeah came to Australia from Ireland earlier this year, and she is making new friends at Girl Guides. The Girl Guide Promise was reviewed and updated last year after input from the girls. In the new Promise, girls promise to do their best to be true to themselves
and develop their beliefs, to serve the community and Australia, and live by the Guide Law. This is a big ask from young girls, but the Girl Guides at Leongatha are doing an excellent job of living up to their Promise. The Lyrebird unit of Junior Girl Guides is looking for a new unit helper or leader. This unit runs for girls aged six to 10. Anyone wishing to help or learn what a unit helper or leader does can contact Chris Oliver at coliver@guidesvic.org.au
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Back then: Sally Pate (right) will speak at the Cows Create Careers dinner. She now works at Browns Fertilisers in Leongatha and graduated from the cows careers program in 2004. She is pictured working with her team in 2004, as a Leongatha Secondary College student.
Major feat: looking forward to the Cows Create Careers celebration are Lions Club of Strzelecki members, from left, David Mills, Leigh Patman, Maurice Schwennesen, Alex Miller, Jim Watson, Kelvin Olsen, Philip Ould and Denis Casey.
AS YOU are aware, our mayor is overseas with a family commitment and I am holding the fort. Various opportunities have arisen and one must think about the forthcoming state election, as we are meeting with members of both sides, ministers and shadow ministers in an endeavour to procure assistance with various projects, in particular, the children’s hub at Korumburra and developments at Welshpool. At council on Wednesday we had the honour of recognising the sporting achievements of Eleanor Patterson and Kaila Hutchinson. Congratulations to both, their families and supporters. It takes a team to assist in creating a champion. Gippsland has produced a variety of champions, in fact, too many to name individually, but thank you to you all for the pride and pleasure you bring to Gippsland. The Leongatha Daffodil Festival once again brought a delightful display for us all to admire. Many thanks go to the organisers and the gardeners who presented an array of blooms. This is one of the most diverse ex-
hibitions of bulbs in Gippsland. Next year, Leongatha will be hosting the Australian championships. Already our parks and gardens team is planning a display worthy of your shire. SEATS, the acronym for South Eastern Australian Transport Strategy, held its AGM at Sale recently, hosted by Wellington Shire Council. Twenty four councils and several businesses from Yass in NSW to Bass in Victoria, are members of SEATS. We are a non-profit,non-political lobby group that supports transport of all dimensions. I have been on the committee for several years representing council and I could mention several of the projects we have lobbied and supported. I have been elected chairperson. I’m taking this opportunity to remind our rate payers that we are your elected Councillors and are elected to assist you wherever possible – so don’t hesitate to contact your councillor, or in fact, any councillor you feel comfortable with, to voice your worries, or ask any queries. Cr Jeanette Harding, deputy mayor.
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Lifeline needs you LIFELINE Gippsland CEO Claire Davis thanked the community for getting behind National Op Shop Week 2014, held last week (August 24 until August 31).
Meet the author: Lara Stefani and Lucas Buckland met author Phil Kettle when he visited Fish Creek and District Primary School recently.
Author tells his story STUDENTS at Fish Creek and District Primary School were visited by well-known Australian author Phil Kettle last Wednesday. Mr Kettle was touring the area as part of Literacy and Numeracy Week, and also visited other schools in the Corner Inlet Cluster. He chatted about growing up on a farm near Mildura and his love of writing. Many of his TooCool stories are based around his childhood experiences. He has also written BoyzRule, Girlz Rock, Get Real, Marcy and most recently he has teamed up with Australian Geographic for his latest se-
ries, Our Australia. The Our Australia series is a unique blend of fiction and non-fiction, and follows a family as they travel to many regional centres of Australia. These books have been designed to support the Australian curriculum and teach students about the diverse geography and history of Australia. Mr Kettle gave students the recipe for writing a good story: write about what you see, hear and do and add some imagination. The students were given the opportunity to ask Mr Kettle lots of questions and learn about what it means to be a great writer.
National Op Shop Week is a joint initiative of Do Something! and the National Association of Charitable Recycling Organisations (NACRO). Lifeline Gippsland is delighted to be associated. Ms Davis said Australian charity recyclers divert billions of items of clothing and other goods from landfill each year through donation bins and in store donations. “Some 75 per cent of these donations are able to be recirculated through charity op shops, donated to those in need, reprocessed into functional textiles or sent to Third World countries to provide clothing to many of the poorest people in the world,” she said.
“Lifeline Gippsland has a charity op shop in Wonthaggi ready to welcome donations of quality saleable items such as clothing, books, plants, bric a
brac, electrical goods and furniture in good working order which will help Lifeline Gippsland raise more funds for our work in the community.”
All proceeds raised by Lifeline Gippsland’s op shops support the 24 hour 13 11 14 Crisis Support Line and assist with other programs.
Donations welcome: Lifeline Wonthaggi volunteer Helen Hayward encourages the community to donate as funds go towards Lifeline’s telephone counselling service, suicide prevention services and emergency support services.
Bridging challenges MARY MacKillop College students competed against Victorian schools to see who could build the strongest bridge in Melbourne recently. Stepping up: Wonthaggi Primary School students, from left, Nathan, Charlii and Ethan take on leadership roles during Dolphin Group sessions.
Students learn better together By Tayla Kershaw SOCIAL skills, friendships and peer support are key at Wonthaggi Primary School. Since last year, students have been involved in a weekly social skills program on Wednesday afternoons. The program is called Dolphin Groups and gives students the chance to play together. Dolphin Groups teaches children to share, take turns and learn to interact.
“Traditionally the buddy program is for Preps and Grade 6 students,” principal Leonie Anstey said. “This is a buddy program right throughout the school. It has a huge cultural effect.” Ms Anstey said it’s an amazing approach to teaching life skills and encourages belonging, togetherness and positivity. Each week, students run an assembly after their Dolphin Group sessions to celebrate each other and give each other feedback.
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The Aurecon Bridge Building Competition was contested by Garry Hallam, Mitchell Harry and Calvin Do at Scienceworks, Melbourne. Vying for glory from among 45 schools, the team of Year 8 boys worked hard to produce their design and to construct their bridge using balsa wood sticks, a cardboard tube, glue and string. Judging was based on creativity, presentation and weight bearing, with bridges able to bear from one kilogram to 88kg. Mary MacKillop’s bridge achieved 3.5 kg and the boys spoke with real engineers about engineering and bridge design.
Engineering attempt: Mary MacKillop College students, from second left Calvin Do, Garry Hallam and Mitchell Harry represented the school in the Aurecon Bridge Building Competition.
Cr Neil Rankine I RECENTLY attended the Bass Coast Business Awards presentation evening held at Silverwater Resort. It was a great night, and I congratulate all the businesses that entered the awards, in particular those that were finalists, runners up and winners in their respective categories. The awards are a great way for local operators to step back and have a look at their business operations through ‘fresh eyes’, as well as comparing themselves to other businesses across the region. Businesses get a lot of promotion online and via the local media as a result of entering the awards. Well done to council’s economic development team for organising another successful event this year. Businesses, big and small, are the backbone of the Bass Coast economy, and it is vital that all businesses in the region, regardless of whether they are in tourism, construction, services or any of the other business sectors in the shire, continue to evolve and find new ways to meet their customer’s needs. As the experts say, “With the growth in online retail, people don’t really have to go into shops any more. They will only do it if
it is a great experience”. This highlights the challenge for businesses to make every interaction with their customers a great experience, and continually find new ways to deliver services better. This is made all the more difficult by a tough economic climate, with tightening of discretionary spending across many business sectors. Bass Coast is lucky that it has a spread of businesses across a range of industry sectors, and a strong tourism sector supporting all businesses across the Shire. As stated in the Council Plan 20132017, council is committed to “facilitate activities that support and promote businesses to become commercially resilient”. A new Economic Development Strategy for the shire is currently being prepared, which will outline council’s vision for business development and investment attraction in the Bass Coast. Council will be seeking input from the community on the draft strategy once complete. Cr Neil Rankine, mayor,
The winning team: Foster Primary School’s smart cookies, from left, Margot Bettles, Allie Lemchens, Rachal Armstrong, April Tilley, Jarvis Bindloss, Archie Brewer and George Nicoll.
Foster minds win
FOSTER Primary School’s Tournament of Minds team, Team Tech, won the applied technology challenge at the Gippsland regional competition held at Federation University recently.
Team Tech, made up of seven students, used technology to produce an infomercial about wearable technology: The Dogalog. They had a lot of fun and a learnt a lot along the way. Tournament of Minds is designed to encourage great skills for life - cooperation,
teamwork, creative thinking, persistence and responsibility. Foster Primary School has taken part for more than eight years. Team Tech was thrilled when the South Gippsland Secondary College’s team came first in the language and literature challenge.
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their response; • Fake it until you make it. It takes time to master any new skill and for it to feel natural. Persevere until it feels more natural; and • Feedback. Listen to honest feedback from people you trust and alter your behavior accordingly. Coping with feedback is something confident people can do. Published with the permission of Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. Phone 1800 JEAN HAILES (532 642) or headline online to www.jeanhailes.org.au
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LEONGATHA 33 'THE GRANGE' - NOT A WORRY IN THE WORLD
LEONGATHA - 31 Chamberlain Drive INSPECT THIS SATURDAY-BETTER THAN NEW!
LEONGATHA - 6 Milne Street PREMIUM POSITION & LARGE WORKSHOP
• Large open living room, modern kitchen, covered back patio • Spacious BR with built-in-robe, active communal complex • Front gardens maintained by body corporate, safe, easy living
• Under 4 years old, close to schools, 1,047m2 allotment • 3 BRs/en suite, light open indoor living & large alfresco deck • Gas ducted heating, side access to back yard, semi- rural views
• Close to town centre, brick1-3 BR home in a private location • 2 lge living rooms, renovated kitchen & bathroom, solar power • 2 R/C A/C & gas log fire. Large workshop & tool shed
$355,000 Sole agent
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LEONGATHA SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME
LEONGATHA EXECUTIVE HOME WITH SPACIOUS LIVING
BERRYS CREEK EXCEPTIONAL RICH RIVER FLATS PROPERTY, 17 ACRES
• Large block of 1,000 m2 right in town. Country feel • Sealed road frontage, power & water available • Northerly aspect with rural views to the rear of the block
• Large quality-built light-filled 3 BR home, double garage & workshop • Open kitchen/dining & formal lounge, additional sitting room/ study • Entertaining deck, town & rural views. Access to the rear yard
• Quality built, close to schools, rear drive access to backyard • Luxurious lounge, massive kitchen/ family room, 4BRs • Solar power, saltwater pool, double & single garages
• Light open plan kitchen/meals/ lounge, dining & sun- rooms. 3 BRs • Garage & workshop, 5- bay machinery shed, disused dairy, stockyards • Heavy carrying country suitable for grazing. Sealed road frontage
$79,000 neg.
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5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA
5662 2220
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Can’t beat position T
HIS attractive home is situated in one of Leongatha’s most sought after locations; right in the heart of town and only a stone’s throw from Safeway and the CBD. The house oozes appeal from the street with its old red and corner windows. The inside of the property has had a major make
over which has created a lovely open living area with large lounge, dining and adjoining kitchen. The house has been fully painted throughout. The three good sized bedrooms and living area feature polished timber floor boards throughout which look spectacular. Heating and cooling is well catered for with a large solid fuel heater and reverse cycle air conditioning.
The rear of the property is a covered timber deck that is just the ticket for comfortable outdoor living that leads to the single carport and lockup garage. The backyard is a good size and provides a secure area for the family and pets. All in all a very charming home in an area that would appeal to the investor as well as the growing family.
LEONGATHA 21 Bellingham Street Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha Sole agent 5662 5800
$299,000
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Brick veneer home 3 bdrms, open plan living/dining 4 bay steel & timber shed with roller doors & workshop Fertileriverflatcountry,easytomanagewithcreekfrontage
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145 acres (58.6ha) with fantastic coastal & rural views Country style 3 bedroom home, loads of living space Rolling pastures, excellent shedding and stock yards
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8595 BASS HIGHWAY 167.8 ACRES GRAZING PROPERTY IDEAL INVESTMENT ?
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Built in the 1940's and full of charm 3 bdrms, updated bthrm, formal living with open fire Centrally located close to shops & schools.
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3 Bedroom brick home with plenty of living space Ducted heating, RC/AC, updated kitchen, 2 bathrooms 1213m2 corner block, walking distance of schools
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$220 per week
47 BAIR STREET, LEONGATHA OFFICE 5662 2292
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LEONGATHA 5A Louise Simon Court Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922
$629,000
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ET on just under one and a half acres at the end of the court, and with a treed reserve on the south, this solar passive designed home offers a private setting, yet within 500 metres of the schools. Polished hardwood floors and
large windows give a relaxed, casual feel. Built over three levels, this home is both interesting and practical, being adaptable to family living with four bedrooms and two living areas, or utilizing the spaces to offer extra living areas if desired. The house is well serviced by three bathrooms, one with a spa.
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A double carport and lock up garage/workshop are included, plus a well thought out orchard that offers fresh fruit practically all year ’round. This property is unique in so many ways, and has to be seen to fully appreciate what’s on offer. If you’re in the market for something that’s outside the ordinary, this property is a must see.
As the weather starts to heat up so is the property market here are just a few we have sold for the month!
RETIREMENT LIVING AT ITS BEST ? ? ?
Quality built 2 bed unit in over 55's retirement village Open plan kitchen/dining/lounge & sitting room, RC/AC Covered entertaining area & sgl garage with internal access.
35/ 17 Macdonald Street, Leongatha 2 $280,000 Sole Agent
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Lge 4 bed home situated on 1200m2 block with rural views. 2 separate living areas, open plan kitchen/dining Dbl garage, ducted gas heating, lge rear deck, side access
5 Vale Court, Leongatha $425,000 Sole Agent
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Quiet court location, 4 BRs, sunken lounge, big kitchen/dining 2nd living area with BI bar, brand new ensuite to main Covered pergola, double garage, landscaped gardens
22 Blair Crescent, Leongatha 4 Offers invited $290,000 plus
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DEVELOPERS DREAM LOCATION ? ? ?
1002m2 development site (STCA), curb & channeled rear lane 2 Wide 20m frontage, close to centre of town and 200m from Aldi An affordable investment with endless possibilities.
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Beautifully renovated 3-4 BR home with original features 2 living areas, Baltic pine floorboards, RC/AC plus 3 x OFPs U/cover area, man cave/4th BR plus a 5m x 6m shed
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11 Josephine Court, Mirboo North $175,000 neg.
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LEONGATHA 65 Timmins Estate Road Landmark Harcourts Leongatha Glenys Foster 0477 622 298
$660,000
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eldersre.com.au BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED HOME
LEONGATHA
• Immaculately presented solid brick home
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• Great for young families or first home buyers • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas • Huge backyard 997m2
Price: $265,000
Web ID: 6911923
FAMILY HOME CLOSE TO SCHOOLS
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• Neat home close to shops, schools, parks • 3 bedrooms & study or 4th bedroom • Spacious lounge with reverse cycle & wood heater
This well built brick home has been repainted and renovated with a designer kitchen featuring Caesar stone benches, quality appliances, and walk in pantry. The main living area has solid wood heater plus reverse cycle air conditioner and opens out on to a covered verandah which overlooks the low maintenance native garden.
STONY CREEK 175 Helms Road
• Good size backyard with paved outdoor area
Price: $275,000
Web ID: 4565100
AFFORDABLE HOME OR INVESTMENT
LEONGATHA
• 3 bedroom w/b family home
A separate large rumpus room provides extra living space for a growing family. There are three very spacious bedrooms. The master bedroom is complete with ensuite and all bedrooms have substantial built in robes, plus a study. The main bathroom is complete with dual sinks and a spa bath. All windows command views of the mature trees and natives in surrounding gardens. There are many choices for alfresco dining including a large undercover barbecue area with an open fire. Moving outside there is an abundance of different forms of shedding including workshops, chook house, garden shed, double garage plus carport. If you are looking for a property set up for horses or starting up a hobby farm this fabulous property is ready to go. It has been well laid out, divided into three paddocks. One dam reticulates to troughs and there is easy access to the well cared for stockyards. Providing peace and quiet, with wonderful views towards Leongatha this property is only 4.8kms to the centre of town.
• New kitchen, freshly painted inside/out • Cosy sunroom or office/study
MORTGAGEE AUCTION
• Opportunity to get into property market
ON SITE SAT 6 SEPT, 11AM
Price: $210,000
Web ID: 6750156
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LEONGATHA • Delightful 3 bdrm home, immaculate condition
4 acre (1.64 ha) block, featuring stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Set on no-through road, part pasture, part established trees. Interest invited at around $95,000.
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Beautifully maintained home on huge block T
HIS immaculately presented solid brick home infuses classical character, offering young families or first home buyers an immediately comfortable home with nothing that needs to be done.
This home provides space and flexibility to grow with your family. From the street you take in the classic frontage with a covered porch and inside you are welcomed by timber flooring, freshly painted walls and ornate ceilings, which create a
welcoming environment. This home boasts three generous bedrooms, two separate living areas and a separate kitchen with plenty of space and enough room for a dining table. The main bathroom with shower over bath has been reno-
vated and there is a second new bathroom with a shower only to help ease those hectic mornings with everyone jostling to get ready at the same time. Out back is a huge backyard with a roofed concrete area perfectly suited for a barbecue and entertaining.
There is also a brick shed that is a great garden shed or could be used to house a car. This land lends itself to a multiple townhouse development (STCA). The land size is 997 square meters. This house is priced to sell so call quick to get an inspection.
LEONGATHA 22 Yarragon Road Elders Leongatha Jean O’Loughlin 0428 571 083 Don Olden 0417 805 312
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Willow Grove Land Estate presents a select choice of quality home sites starting at $120,000, with block sizes ranging from 476m2 to 710m2. Meandering around a
safe, no through grove and fronting MacDonald Street, this estate is within close walking distance to primary and secondary schools, making it an ideal location for families. The setting is appealing with heritage lighting, views over a nature reserve and the township beyond and what will become spectacu-
lar, ornamental Manchurian Pear lined streetscapes. All services are available including underground power. A variety of affordable house and land packages are also available. Call now to secure a premium home site that is ready to go now. Build and save on stamp duty.
LEONGATHA McDonald Street & Willow Grove Insight Real Estate 5662 2220
Starting at $120,000
Andrew Newton 0402 940 320
Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822
Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244
5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA
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Saturday October 11, 12 NOON on site. 10 AC RES 7 ELAINE COURT, LEONGATHA
18A BENT STREET, LEONGATHA
1 DANNOCK STREET, LEONGATHA
• 3 bedroom, ensuite to master • Open plan kitchen/dining/living • Double carport, 6m x 9m shed
• 3 bedroom home with ensuite and WIR • 2 living areas, landscaped gardens • Excellent location, opposite McIndoe Park
• 3 bedroom extremely neat home • Large block with a lock up shed • Secure lock up rear yard
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ALEX SCOTT LEONGATHA - 5662 0922 ALEX SCOTT KORUMBURRA - 5655 1133
245 ST ELLENS ROAD, BERRYS CREEK
217 DOLLAR ROAD, DUMBALK
219 DOLLAR ROAD, DUMBALK
• 3br period home on 82 acres • SFH, RC/AC, BIR’s, bath & Shower • Stables, Arena, hay & machinery sheds
• 3 bedroom cottage on 1/4 acre • Beautiful gardens, multi purpose shedding • Located just 2kms from Dumbalk
• Renovated cottage • 1011m2 block • Rural Surrounds
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OCAL Hotondo Home builder Trent Allen and his wife Caroline are giving their customers more choice, adding a series of new and revamped home designs to their range. The exciting launch
has seen the addition of two duplexes and a double storey home. “We have added the new double storey “Catalina” design to our Forever Sanctuary Range,” Trent said. “The home is ideal for families, boasting a large open plan living area, four bedrooms, two bathrooms,
a powder room and versatile rumpus area.” Trent and Caroline believe the addition of their new duplex designs will help them target a new sect of the investor market. “Incorporating duplex dwellings to our repertoire of designs is great news for property investors,” Trent said.
Caroline said duplex designs are an affordable way to collect a retail income. “You can live in one and rent one out, rent them both or sell. Depending on the rental yield and potential for capital growth, investors have an array of options.” Trent and Caroline pride themselves on being
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colour selection process is meticulous. Because of this, we consistently receive positive customer testimonials heralding our service.” Hotondo Homes Inverloch also use the latest in design innovation and energy efficient technology. Each home’s layout and solar positioning has been
considered to reduce energy costs without compromising modern comforts. To enquire with Trent, Caroline and the Hotondo Homes’ team, visit Shop 2, Ramsey Boulevard, Inverloch, or contact 5674 3058. Alternatively you can go online to hotondo.com. au.
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A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.
Driveways and kids are a dangerous mix SESAME Street’s Elmo and Maria are starring in an innovative new road safety campaign launched by Victorian Assistant Treasurer, Gordon Rich-Phillips, recently. The second instalment of the Elmo Stays Safe campaign, which was first launched in 2013, is focusing on the dangers of children playing around driveways. “It’s vital that children are taught about road safety from a young age, especially
how to play safely around driveways,” Mr Rich-Phillips said. A new interactive app featuring Elmo and Maria is part of a campaign which aims to raise awareness amongst parents and children of the dangers posed by vehicles in driveways, car parks and on roads. The Elmo Stays Safe campaign was developed by Kidsafe Victoria in collaboration with Sesame Workshop (the not-for-profit educational organisation behind Sesame Street) and is supported by the TAC and RACV. Mr Rich-Philips said it
was critical parents educate their children to treat driveways like roads, not play areas. “This is a valuable partnership and education campaign that is a timely reminder for drivers to look out for and protect our youngest and most vulnerable road users,” he said. “Parents and caregivers can help children from a young age to develop good road safety practices, so they learn to make safe choices as they grow into independent road users. “It’s vital that young children are aware of the dangers and can play safely
around the home and in the community.” Kidsafe Victoria president Erica Edmands said children were unpredictable, inquisitive and surprisingly quick and mobile. “It is important as adults that we always ‘supervise, separate and see’, to help keep children safe in areas such as driveways,” she
said “Through the power of our Muppet characters and local expertise, we’re able to teach Australian children and parents vital road safety messages.” Important safety messages have been incorporated into an activity-based tablet/ smartphone app, a 30-second radio community service an-
nouncement and an A4 storybook. The Elmo Stays Safe campaign is contributing to the international effort to reduce child injury and death as part of the UN Global Decade of Action for Road Safety. “This latest initiative is another way that the Victorian Government is putting
children’s safety first. It follows recent announcements by the Napthine Government that those who leave children unattended in cars will face double the existing jail time and significantly increased fines,” Mr RichPhillips said. See the app online at: www.kidsafevic.com.au/ sesame
Think first: Road Safety Victoria is urging drivers to not be over confident on the road, as that increases the likelihood of speeding.
Don’t be cocky behind wheel CONFIDENCE plays an important role in our lives, empowering us to overcome hurdles and achieve personal and professional goals.
Risk factor: Victorian Assistant Treasurer, Gordon Rich-Phillips launched the Victorian Government’s campaign to encourage children not to play around driveways. He was joined by Sesame Street characters Grover (back, left) and Elmo, and children.
According to Road Safety Victoria, research highlights the importance of visualising success in developing and building our selfconfidence. Many news stories on the web, on blogs and in newspapers and magazines, provide tips on ways improving confidence. There are times, however, when confidence can be misplaced. Results from a survey conducted
last year revealed over confident road users are more likely to speed. The survey has found the more confidence a road user has in their driving ability, the more likely they are to take unnecessary risks on the roads, especially speeding. When asked how they rate in comparison to other road users, 65 per cent assessed themselves as better than average, and were significantly more likely to: • be males (70 per cent of males rate themselves as better than average, compared with 61 per cent of females); and • be metropolitan drivers or riders (69 per cent versus 61 per cent in
regional Victoria). Drivers offer a range of excuses for speeding - something which Road Safety Victoria’s Good Driver campaign seeks to remedy. The campaign, first launched in 2007, aims to make speeding as socially unacceptable as drink driving. Driving is no different to any other skill; you can always improve it. Over confidence on the road places all road users at a greater risk. Speeding contributes to almost a third of all road deaths in Victoria. Ask yourself honestly - is it time for a reality check?
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Cemeteries hope RATEPAYERS in Wonthaggi and San Remo can expect to see improvement in the condition of their cemeteries, following an audit carried out by the Wonthaggi Cemetery Trust.
Aiming high: Poowong Consolidated School Prep students Sam Hill, Alby Logan and Natalie Churchill hope to raise enough money to give their chickens a home at the school when they hatch.
Poowong calls for help POOWONG Consolidated School has launched a crowd funding campaign to enhance teaching and learning at the school. The effort will also show students how communities can work together to achieve something that benefits many people. Crowd funding is when lots of people give a little to make a big difference. Principal Philip Beggs is excited about the move. “The decision to crowd fund is more than about raising our target amount to undertake ground works,” he said. “It’s about teaching students the power of one person’s contribution, exchanging ideas with the broader community and creating positive change. “We’re excited to be working towards expanding on our indigenous Learning Stone area with four new themed environments called adventure and exploration, food production, rest and relaxation, and art and creativity.”
The school’s crowd funding campaign aims to raise $2500 to build the ‘chicken orchard’ which is part of the food production space. “Crowd funding works by rewarding givers so we thought it would be fun to thank people by naming a chicken after them!” Mr Beggs said. “The food production space and other new outdoor environments will be treated just like a regular classroom where children can learn about art, numeracy, literacy, science and sustainability. “The bigger picture aims of the project include better engaging students who learn through practical kinesthetic activities, improving student behaviour and attendance, promoting and a sense of belonging, creating more opportunities for community involvement in the school, and ensuring children reap the benefits of nature-based outdoor play.” To give to the project or find out more visit www.pozible.com/ahomefor thechickens.
The external audit was requested by Bass Coast Shire Council’s executive management. Mayor Cr Neil Rankine said council would be taking action. “Council will respond to recommendations with the production of a master plan and business plan for ongoing development and maintenance of the Wonthaggi and San Remo cemeteries, including improved access to cemeteries,” he said. “Council will seek funding for the implementation of these recommendations.” Council’s community and economic development director Antoinette Mitchell said the development of the master plan was key to getting improvements underway, including better maintenance of gardens and more seating. “The Wonthaggi Cemetery Trust will meet more regularly to assess the conditions,” she said. “Once we have funded for the master plan we will set priorities. The older parts of the cemetery need work. We have spoken to the Department of Health and they are happy with where we are headed.” Ms Mitchell said plans to provide better maintenance will go smoothly as the grounds are quite manageable.
Wonthaggi cemeteries generally have 50 to 60 burials per annum and San Remo has less. The Wonthaggi cemetery is one of 48 Victorian cemeteries to be managed by a local council cemetery trust. Cemetery trusts serve the community by providing services and maintaining public cemeteries, and are accountable to the Victorian Minister for Health under the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003. The Wonthaggi Cemetery Trust operates to ensure the needs of the community in terms of arranging the maintenance of cemetery grounds, preparation of graves, record keeping and reporting, provision of information from records to members of the public and planning for future cemetery needs. “The Wonthaggi cemetery has historical significance and has been managed by the Wonthaggi Cemetery Trust through the Bass Coast Shire Council since 1994 and prior to this, by the Borough of Wonthaggi,” Cr Rankine said. “Council has been working with community members regarding their concerns about the maintenance and physical requirements of the Wonthaggi Cemetery and the recommendations from the audit will address these concerns.” Ms Mitchell says there is no time frame yet on when these actions would be put into place but, expects work to start within the next 12 months.
New experiences: Scouts try chain mail at the Leongatha Medieval Society activity, Scouts’ Free Family.
Scouts chase leaders By Tayla Kershaw SCOUTS are under threat of closure without more leaders.
Stepping out: Youth of the Year competitors and judges and Lions at the Lions Club of Korumburra’s event. Back, from left, Cameron Mackay, Vivienne Carfrae, Stewart McKenzie, Joshua McNabb, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Andrew McEwen and Lion president Ian Wilson. Front, from left, winner Caroline Crawford, Skye Twite, Lucy May Mertens and chairman of Youth of the Year, Lion Kevin Kane.
Caroline Crawford wins Lions quest THE Lions Club of Korumburra held its annual Youth of the Year competition last Monday week (August 25).
Five students fought it out
for the prestige of going onto the next challenge of zone competition to be held later in the year. Should they be lucky enough to win, they can then progress onto state level where the winner
will win a trip overseas. This year’s Youth of the Year winner for public speaking was Caroline Crawford of Korumburra Secondary College. The club wishes her well in the next phase of the competition.
The club thanks judges Cameron Mackay from National Bank in Leongatha, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Andrew McEwen and Lucy May Mertens from Lucy May’s Café in Korumburra.
Scouting has become hugely popular over the years, with groups stretching across Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires, extending from Phillip Island to Yarram. Scouting encourages social, physical, character, emotional, spiritual and intellectual development in young people. Scouting aims to make youths more constructive and leaders are doing that with fun, sometimes extreme, activities. Scouting allows young people from five to 25 to try new experiences. Joeys cater for children between five to seven, Cubs is for eight to 10 year olds, Scouts for 11 to 14 year olds, Venturers for 15-17 year olds and Rovers for 1825 year olds. Joeys experience craft, stories, kite days and small camps. Cubs are given the opportunity to learn first aid, knotting and water activities.
Their independence and self reliance is given the chance to grow and increase. “We always have plenty of children wanting to participate but we are restricted with the numbers we can take because we have no leaders,” scouting district commissioner for South Gippsland Sue Kemp said. According to Ms Kemp, becoming a scout leader is simple. There’s a checking process including police checks and working with children and a no cost training program. “It’s lots of fun. Our leaders have a ball and it’s great to spend time with youths,” Ms Kemp said. At the moment, the scouts are preparing for their Jamboree in 2016. The Jamboree only happens every three years and in 2016 1400 scouts will camp just outside Sydney at Cataract Park. This is a once in a life time opportunity for the scouts, as the children are only in scouts for three years before becoming venturers.
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Reading passion inspired CHILDREN’S Book Week is always an exciting time at Newhaven College Junior School and this year’s national theme was ‘Connect to Reading - Reading to Connect’.
All books nominated for the Australian Children’s Book of the Year Award were read to each class and everyone voted on their favourite picture book. Newhaven College’s favourite children’s book was A Windy Farm by Doug McLeod and the National award went to The Swap by Jan Ormerod. Junior School librarian and head of literacy Helen Andrews (dressed as King Pig on Book Parade Day) organised a week full of fun literacy activities and special book studies based on the award nominated books. The annual Book Week parade was a huge success with parents attending to watch students and teachers on parade dressed as their favourite book character. “Every single child was in costume and every single child could explain their book and knew the author and I think that is fantastic,” Ms Andrews said. “Our library books don’t just sit on the shelves as all of our students borrow books every single week and the most popular titles are always in demand. I am so proud of our students’ passion for reading a wide variety of books.”
Mixed collection: Prep H students at Newhaven College dressed as Alice in Wonderland, Angelina Ballerina, Snugglepot, The Lorax and Super Girl for their Book Week parade. They are pictured with Miss Tegan (Tigger) Humble.
Men talk shop at Mirboo North MEN from across Gippsland descended upon Mirboo North recently for a regional men’s sheds meeting.
Green edge: Newhaven College Middle School students had a great day planting 500 trees for Schools Tree Day thanks to GJ Gardiner Homes and Landcare. They are pictured with Peter Baird from the Three Creeks Landcare group.
Trees beautify Newhaven College NEWHAVEN College students and parents rolled up their sleeves to benefit the environment by adding 500 trees to the school landscape as a part of Planet Ark’s Schools Tree Day. College teacher Sian Adnam and Peter Baird from the Three Creeks Landcare group involved the students in Landcare’s Environmental Detectives Program that focuses on activities aligned with the national
school’s curriculum. GJ Gardiner Homes has a national partnership with 15 Trees, an organisation that plants 15 trees for every building contract that G.J Gardiner Homes has in place as a carbon offset initiative. Glen Scarlett from GJ Gardiner Homes in Cowes participated in the Newhaven College planting. “Our intention each year is to turn our carbon offset commitment into a greater community event,” he said. “This year’s planting involved
years 5-9 students, teachers, parents, Planet Ark, Landcare, 15 Trees and the Barb Martin Bushbank. We planted a mix of ground cover, grass shrubbery and trees to beautify the school landscape and add to the wildlife corridor.” College principal Gea Lovell attended the planting to thank all who contributed to a successful day that not only benefited the college, but also actively involved students to raise their awareness of the importance of caring for the environment.
Nature strips to blossom BASS Coast Shire Council is allowing gardeners to expand. Council is going through the background process that will introduce Nature Strip Guidelines into local law. Once this is complete, the guidelines will be enforced and residents will be able to obtain permits to plant along their nature strips. Council decided to develop these guidelines following a rise in community members wishing to plant on their nature strips last year. The community was invited to comment on the guidelines in March. Changes to the guidelines following community comment included simplifying the guidelines to emphasise the positive aspects
of nature strip plantings, providing information about where residents can seek advice about the location of underground services and reducing required vegetation clearances. Council also agreed to provide a sketch of a landscape plan on request to make the application process easier for residents. Mayor Cr Neil Rankine said there were a number of requirements that would need to be met for people to plant on their nature strips. “Requirements for tree planting include planting them a minimum 2.5 metres from driveways, the property line and other trees in the nature strip, and we prefer them to be a maximum four metres high,” he said. “Trees must also not have in-
vasive root systems and should be low growing where overhead electricity lines or other infrastructure is present.” Cr Rankine said residents also need to be aware council may prune or maintain any trees interfering with the nature strip’s main purpose. “Residents can also contact council to see if the nature strip alongside their land is suitable for additional street trees to be planted. If so, council will plant and maintain additional street plants at no cost to the resident,” he said. The Nature Strip Planting Guidelines will be available on council’s website once the statutory process to have the guidelines included in council’s local laws has been completed.
Thirty-two men from South Gippsland, Rosedale and Drouin men’s sheds attended, travelling from Korumburra, Leongatha, Nyora, Venus Bay, Meeniyan, Inverloch, Rosedale, Drouin and Mirboo North sheds. Barbara Look, South Gippsland Shire Council’s community strengthening officer - the only woman on the Victorian Men’s Shed Committee - coordinated and assisted in organising the event. Cluster meetings are held four times a year at men’s sheds across South Gippsland. There are two clusters in this part of Gippsland - West and South Gippsland - and an East Gippsland Cluster. Other clusters are being formed in the Latrobe Valley and Central Gippsland. There are now 62 men’s sheds in Gippsland with over 2000 members. McMillan MP Russell Broadbent called in for a few minutes and opened the meeting, speaking briefly on the importance of men’s sheds in helping men in many ways. Men are able to get together, socialise, share skills and contribute, if they wish, to creating and repairing all sorts of items. Sheds are also of real benefit to men’s health. Helen McKinley, orthoptist with Vision Australia, spoke of people with blindness and low vision, giving practical examples of the effects of macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, tunnel vision and night blindness. She advised of services available through Vision Australia and of items (including a talking tape-measure) and methods to help people to continue working at home or in their local
More to sheds than tools: Wayne Marriner of Korumburra Men’s Shed chats with Helen McKinley, orthoptist, Vision Australia. shed. Perry Neil of South Gippsland Legacy spoke of the work of Legacy in South Gippsland in helping families, individuals, widows and widowers. He sought information from men’s shed members to help any people who may be unaware of services available through Legacy and the RSL. Mr Neil is also a keen woodworker and modeler, and has just finished building a model working windmill. The final speaker was Ric Blackburn, executive officer of the Victorian Men’s Shed Association, who spoke of 300 men’s sheds in Victoria, and of each shed being different. Some sheds were into metal work, others woodwork and fine carpentry, others into toys and playground equipment, some into boats and yachts, others building tear drop caravans, model making, model trains, repairing cars, tractors and farm machinery. Some sheds just get together socially. Mr Blackburn spoke of the benefits of cluster meetings and of the resources available to help sheds in governance, insurance and
OHS matters. He emphasised the importance of checking insurance policies and having memorandums of understanding with auspicing bodies. Representatives of each of the sheds present gave a brief report about the activities at their own sheds. Some sheds were helping community groups and schools with outdoor furniture. Drouin shed members spoke of their successful program in participating with a group of Aboriginal men who were making items such as didgeridoos, boomerangs and furniture. Several members of the community kitchen, helped by members of the Mirboo North Men’s Shed, provided a great salad and barbecue lunch, generously financed by council. The next cluster meeting is at Inverloch on October 27. Any men interested in dropping in to the men’s shed at 38-40 Burchell Lane, Mirboo North are welcome when members meet each Thursday from 9am – 12.30pm. For further information contact Alan McNamara 0408 140 953 or Lindsay Oates 0408 343 531.
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Cooking up fun By Laura Gibb YEAR 10 students at Leongatha Secondary College served a meal for guests on Wednesday. The young cooks have elected to take a semester long subject called Cafe Food, which uses the large, modern kitchen attached to Mesley Hall. “We’re trying to do food that really looks like food you would serve at a cafe,” food teacher Valda Lines said. Several times a year, the group serves a meal to invited guests such as teachers or fellow students.
Wednesday’s lunch menu included cottage pie and salad, hamburgers, pizza and desserts. Students learn to plan a nutritious meal, prepare it hygienically, present it in an appealing way and clean up afterwards. “I’ve had to learn everything. I didn’t know how to do any of this,” student Tommy Crooke said. Kaylah Nicholls was also enjoying the class. “I definitely know I’m learning a couple of new skills: cooking skills, serving skills, a couple of new recipes,” Kaylah said.
Mother and son: from left, Leanne Horn, Russell Hemming, Graeme O’Connor and Christine Skicko are separated by family class divides in Lyric’s latest production Blood Brothers.
See theatre magic this Friday LYRIC Theatre’s Blood Brothers will open at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall this Friday, September 5.
Cooking to share: from left, student Michael Franklin, principal Wayne Chester and student Lisa Clark about to tuck into the self saucing caramel chocolate pudding made by Leongatha Secondary College students.
The show features a mix of experienced actors and new talent, and the audience is advised to bring a box of tissues for the emotional rollercoaster. Set in Liverpool, the show tells the story of twin boys separated at birth who discover their link later in life. Left on her own, Mrs Johnstone already has five children and is expecting twins. Her childless employer Mrs Lyons offers to adopt one of the babies and Mrs Johnstone reluctantly agrees. She knows the child will be well brought up. But, there is a prophesy that twins parted at birth will die when they discover the truth, and both mothers do their best to keep the twins, Mickey Johnstone and Edward Lyons, separated. The boys meet while playing in the street and form a bond. They become “blood brothers”, setting a train of funny and tragic events in motion.
Special charge schemes revised By Laura Gibb BASS Coast Shire Council is changing the way it implements special charge schemes, following the Cape Paterson special charge scheme. Residents voted to shut that scheme down after $259,000 had been spent on planning. In a new step, council is surveying residents of Sunset Strip early in the process, before concept plans and detailed cost estimates are created. The proposed works at Sunset Strip are to upgrade roads and drainage. An early survey of community opinion was not conducted for the Cape Paterson special charge scheme. Dr Nick Low, who led Preserve the Cape in fighting the Cape Pat-
erson special charge scheme, welcomed the change in approach. “In principle, it is a good idea to gauge the level of support for a special charge scheme before proceeding to detailed design and consultation,” he said. “This saves both council expenditure if there is strong objection later, and resident anger at having an expensive scheme foisted on them. “If this is evidence of a new approach, the council is to be congratulated.” Anne Wilson, also of Preserve the Cape, echoed his sentiments. “This sounds like a promising move by the council,” she said. Deputy mayor Cr Kimberley Brown explained the purpose of the survey was to gather information. “At this stage, no commitment has been made to upgrade the area; rather, a commitment to understand the issues that are in the Sunset Strip
area,” she said. “Before the project progresses to preparing concept plans with detailed cost estimates, council would like to determine the level of support for the road and drainage upgrade. “This is a different step from what we’ve taken in the past with special charge schemes and by doing this, we hope to communicate better with residents.” Council has sent affected ratepayers the survey by mail and will then decide whether to proceed with a concept design, cost estimates and further consultation. The survey could become standard if it is included in council’s Urban Streets Improvement Policy, due to be reviewed before June 30, 2015. Ms Wilson said Preserve the Cape would like to contribute to the policy.
“It’s an all adult cast but the story begins when the brothers are seven,” director Peter McAlpine said. “Having some of the adult leads playing seven year olds has been an interesting process.” The characterisation has come together by workshops, including children’s games like hopscotch and tag. The entire show was pulled together in the space of just 12 weeks. “It’s been like lightning,” Mr McAlpine said. “However, we only have a small cast and they are all very dedicated and hard working so we are sitting well.” The dramatic musical will include great songs, parodies to the great Marilyn Monroe, and will be emotional. “I think it will tug on the hearts of mothers,” Mr McAlpine said. With a great balance of comedy and drama, the play moves quickly, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats to see what happens next. Be sure to buy your tickets, as the show closes on September 20.
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The Good Life
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Longstanding performers: Heather and David Hoffman of The Hoffman Duo.
PROM Coast Arts Council Inc is proud to announce a new venture: an ongoing series of concerts featuring classical, jazz and world music.
Famed singers to play Dakers Fresh sounds: Stuart Riley of Kammermusik will take part in the Prom Coast Arts Council’s classical concert. The group performs a wide range of music and specialises in baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary chamber music, from Bach to Britten. Players are full time members of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, or Orchestra Victoria, or freelancers, having working with many of the top orchestras in Australia and the UK. Membership forms will be available on the night or go to www.promcoastarts. com.au/welcome and press on the membership tab at the top for a membership form. Forms can be mailed to Prom Coast Arts Council, PO Box 69, Fish Creek 3959 or dropped into Gecko Studio Gallery. Membership is $15 an individual and $25 for a family. The first concert titled Mozart and more… will be held on Saturday, October 4 at 7.30pm. The doors will open at 7pm. The program will feature works by Mozart (Six German Dances K600 and Divertimento in B flat K137), Bach (Partita and two part inventions), Rossi-
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“They are good entertainers. It’s just a bit of fun,” he said. Heather and David Hoffman have been performing country music since they were young. This year, they were inducted into South Australia Country Music Hands Of Fame and have supported such musicians as Adam Brand, Melinda Schneider, Adam Harvey, Paul Costa and Sara Storer. They will be joined by Keilar, a country music singer in his own right and a renowned performer of Johnny Cash hits.
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Prom Coast Arts Council (PCA) is usually associated with the visual arts, but is branching out, the group’s Michael Lester said. “We feel there is a need for much more quality music in our region. Lyrebird Arts Council paved the way and continues to present outstanding quality concerts of soul, country and world music in Meeniyan which draw audiences from far away,” he said. “In Fish Creek Andrew Rosser has been presenting quality classical music concerts for the last few years (and continues to do so) in the Celia Rosser Gallery, featuring mostly the classical music ensemble Kammermusik. “However, locals have little other access to quality music, particularly classical, without travelling to the city or further afield to venues such as the Esso BHP Billiton Wellington Entertainment Centre in Sale. “During the tourist seasons there is an expanded potential audience for quality performances. PCA is only too happy to cater to local needs and to be part of the current tourism push by mixing music in with visual arts, food and wine in this region.” PCA had the idea to stage concerts locally, and approached Judy and Neil Travers of Waratah Hills Vineyard to hold concerts in the cellar door area. “We were inspired by the atmosphere when Margaret Roadknight performed there during last year’s Prom Coast SeaChange Festival,” Mr Lester said. “Judy and Neil were very keen so we went looking initially for classical ensembles to book. Kammermusik were approached for assistance but it turned out that they had been casting about for other venues to play in South Gippsland. PCA gladly accepted their offer of organising our first classical concerts. “Kammermusik has an ever changing lineup of top musicians and wonderful programs. We will look at booking other ensembles at a later stage as well as incorporating other venues.” Kammermusik features violinists Roy Theaker and Rachel Gamer, viola player Nicky Kilpatrick and bass player Stuart Riley. Kammermusik is a flexible chamber music ensemble based in Melbourne.
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Dollars offered for Mirboo North THE Mirboo North and District Community Foundation is making funding of $50,000 available for projects.
Grant recipients must benefit the communities of Mirboo North and the surrounding districts, including the townships of Boolarra, Darlimurla, Dumbalk, Thorpdale and Yinnar. Announcing the organisation’s fifth Community Grants Program, which opens on September 1, foundation chair Kate Buxton said, “These grants will support projects that respond directly to the needs of our district and build strength in our community. The foundation encourages local not-for profit community
DAKOTA Rachael (left) and Montanah Christina Dubignon were born at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, on April 29. The twins were born to Jarrod and Sarah of Korumburra, and are sisters to Taylah, Shannon, Lane and Chayse.
EVELYN Joan Torrens was born at Bass Coast Health on July 30 to Kylie Steer and Jason Torrens of Wonthaggi.
organisations to apply.” Two levels of grants are available: up to $5000 and up to $20,000. “In addition to applications for smaller projects, we are looking to attract larger innovative projects in the foundation’s priority areas of health, wellbeing and youth,” Ms Buxton said. “The $50,000 available through the foundation’s Community Grants Program forms part of the $120,000 the organisation will make available in grants this year, with the further $70,000 allocated to strategic grants, details of which will be announced later this year. “We are proud to have contribut-
ed over $335,000 in our community grants program over the past four years.” Organisations or groups interested in applying for a grant are strongly encouraged to attend the information forum which will be held at the RSL Hall, 1 Baromi Road, Mirboo North on Monday, September 8 at 7pm. To be eligible to apply for a grant, applicants must meet the foundation’s eligibility criteria. Further information is available at: www. mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au or by contacting info@mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au or executive officer Derrick Ehmke on 0418 301 092.
Milpara Community House news A MEETING will be held at Milpara Community House on Saturday, September 13, 10.30am to 12.30pm to fine tune the plans for the development of the Milpara Children’s Garden. Come along and share your ideas. The session will be facilitated by Juneen Schulz, coordinator of Manna Gum Community Garden in Foster. A working bee will be held soon. Cyber Safety for Seniors will be held on Wednesday, September 10. This information session will provide practi-
cal strategies for personal protection when using the internet and also cover topics such as phishing emails, purchasing online, online banking, virus protection, updates and scams and what information not to share. Personal Safety on Wednesday, September 17, is an information session for everyone about personal protection. Topics covered will include identity theft, fraud and scams. This session is being presented with support of the crime prevention coordinator from
Victoria Police. Bookings appreciated. The Emergency Food Bank at Milpara Community House has been fortunate to have received many donations of food items over the past weeks. But milk, sugar, plain flour, self raising flour and rice are needed, as well as small shampoos, conditioners and soaps. Please donate to Milpara. Finally, just a summary of the courses in the coming term. We have QuickBooks, MYOB, Construction Induction
(White Card), Christmas Candlemaking using Soy Wax, Take Control of Your Power Bills, Life After Retirement, Cake Decorating, Herbal Medicine and Herbal Teas, Painting and Drawing, Computer Basics, Computers Beyond Basics, Office Essentials, Windows 8, Get to Know Your i-PAD and many more. More information about what is available through the community house is available through our webpage at www.milparacommunity house.org.au
CHELSEA Elizabeth Launder was born on August 25 at Leongatha Hospital. Chelsea is the second child for Katie and Brian of Middle Tarwin and a sister to Aiden, 2.
Lots to learn: turning your plot into productive land will be a key focus of the Phillip Island Small Farm and Lifestyle Expo.
Small farm expo to inspire MILLER John Jarvie Pendlington was born at Bass Coast Health on August 19 to Krystle Jarvie and Joel Pendlington of Wonthaggi. Miller is pictured with his parents and siblings Lockie, 7, and Alyssa, 3.
JAZMIN Nolina Mallia was born at Bass Coast Health on August 13 to Shirelle Johnson and Brendan Mallia of Wonthaggi. Jazmin is pictured with her father and one of her older siblings, Isabella, 7.
ARE YOU one of the many families that have moved to Gippsland in search of a better way of life? Are you a farmer, or even a small land holder, keen to discover the how-to on environmentally sound farming principles and the latest in farm technology? It’s time to mark your diary for November 22 and 23for the inaugural Small Farm + Lifestyle Expo , to be held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. It’s for landowners of all types – from full on farmers to market gardeners to happy families who have recently been embraced by the charms and advantages of rural life. “So many city folk are embarking on a sea-change or a tree-change, but when they move into their country home complete with their plot of land, they are often at a loss managing their property,” says circuit managing director, Fergus Cameron, who also runs a farm. “Rural life is wonderful but it possesses challenges, and we felt we had the capacity and contacts to create an expo that would really help people.
“Many experts from our community and local government authorities have agreed to attend and will be sharing their expertise with our patrons.” Officers from Bass Coast Landcare Network will speak on sustainable farming practices and alternative growing solutions to provide agricultural advice. The reaction to the inaugural expo has been positive, with many local companies and organisations to exhibit the latest farm machinery, implements, power equipment and cutting edge farm technology. Internal and external sites are still available and exhibitors should contact the circuit for more details. There will be a strong focus on organic and sustainable living products, with everything from worm farms to solar lights being featured. On the lifestyle side, there will be exhibitors of boats, caravans, clothing, tourism, soaps, therapies and more. As in all good rural communities, local produce will also be celebrated. “We have everything from olive farmers to nut growers attending and people will be able to experience and
taste the product of our land,” Mr Cameron said. “Hopefully sampling some of region’s fine food and wine will inspire attendees to turn their plot of land, no matter how small or large, into a productive space.” The Small Farm Expo will be housed in the 2000 square metre pavilion usually used for motorsport expos with external sites being north and west of the pavilion. A dedicated rough terrain area will allow for quad bikes, gators, ag bikes and 4WD vehicles to be put through their paces. A working farm area will showcase the latest farm machinery, tractors, slashers and ride-on mowers. Patrons are expected to come from south and central Gippsland, and the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The expo will be open from 9am– 5pm each day, Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, and will cost $10 for adults; and is free for children 17 and under accompanied by an adult. For further information go to www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au or call Paul Coleman at the circuit on 5952 2710.
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Farming Insight Bulls sell well KOONWARRA hosted a successful bull market at Victorian Livestock Exchange on Tuesday (August 26). “I thought they sold very, very well,” Brian McCormack of Landmark Leongatha said. The top price for a friesian was $3800 for a bull from RH Perrett, while for a jersey bull the top price was $2500 to AH and AR Walker.
Peter McIndoe of DL McIndoe sold all the beef bulls he brought, achieving $3200 for the most valuable angus bull. “I’m very pleased with the sale,” he said. The top price for a red angus bull was $1500 to F and J Edwards, while Tarwin Poll Herefords achieved the top price of $2000 for a poll hereford. “It was a very good sale, a lot better than expected, especially the dairy bulls,” Mr McCormack said.
Yard inspection: Kelvin Olsen of Leongatha bid on Angus bulls at VLE Koonwarra. Right, Successful sale: Peter McIndoe of Mardan sold all the Angus bulls he brought to VLE Koonwarra. Left, What’s on offer: Anna and Henry Stuckey of Korumburra inspected the offering at Koonwarra’s bull market.
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Steers, bullocks prices lift THERE were approximately 1100 export and 200 young cattle penned representing an increase of 240 head week on week.
The usual buying group was present and operating in a dearer market. Trade cattle were again in short supply, with the majority of the young cattle being plainer light weights or grown heifers. The 450 steers and bullocks held a better selection of well bred grown steers and bullocks, which improved 3c to 4c, while the more limited offering of Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers lifted 3c to 6c/kg for most. Most weights and grades were represented in the cows and solid competition pushed prices up 3c to 6c for most and up to 8c/kg in places. Heavy weight bulls improved 8c to 11c/kg. A handful of yearling heifers suited to the trade sold to a top of 199c, while the yearling steers were all secondary drafts, reaching 194c/kg. Grown steers sold from 195c to 212c/kg. Bullocks made between 197c and 216c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers sold mostly between 170c and
196c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 120c to 155c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 150c to 175c/kg. Heavy weight C and B muscled bulls made be-
tween 171c and 214c, with the D muscled lines between 160c and 180c/kg. The next sale draw - September 3 & 4: 1. SEJ, 2. David Phelan, 3. Elders, 4. Landmark, 5. Rodwells, 6. Alex Scott.
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BULLOCKS 17 J. & S. Mattern, Tarraville 596.5kg 9 D.P. & C.M. Brown, Mirboo North 743.3kg 14 Barry Dalgarno, Kilcunda 602.9kg 2 G.S. Knight, Stratford 602.5kg 2 B.W. & S.J. Harris, Jumbunna East 685.0kg 7 A. & W.A. Hunter, Kernot 702.9kg 15 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 554.0kg 13 R.J. & R.H. Findlay, Leongatha 699.2kg STEERS 12 J. & S. Mattern, Tarraville 521.3kg 2 J.R. Crombe, Perry Bridge 530.0kg 1 P.H., N.F. & D.P. Moore, Yarram 525.0kg 1 P. Novotny, Woorarra 520.0kg 5 P. & G. Johnston, Leongatha South 524.0kg 4 Kareen, French Island 501.3kg COWS 1 A. & T. Ronalds, Tarwin Lower 575.0kg 1 A. & P. Maple, Tarraville 585.0kg 1 McLeod Partnership, Yarram 560.0kg 1 C. Mabilia, Bass 635.0kg 1 Faulkner Lees Construction, Mardan 630.0kg 4 G. & J. Sandbach, Welshpool 631.3kg HEIFERS 1 P.H., N.F. & D.P. Moore, Yarram 500.0kg 2 R. & T. Lont, Traralgon 305.0kg 1 G.W. & G.J. Bland, Yarram 345.0kg 1 S. & C. Hieslers, Kilcunda 300.0kg 1 M. Beavis, Kardella 305.0kg 1 M.J. & L.E. McCartin, Mirboo North 440.0kg BULLS 1 Foote Pastoral, Poowong 885.0kg 1 W.B., F.G. & B.A. Loughridge, Poowong 960.0kg 1 K. Turner, Poowong 790.0kg 1 K.F. McRae, Dalyston 1045.0kg 1 B.W. & S.J. Paris, Jumbunna East 835.0kg 1 N.R. & R.I. Bell, Meeniyan 930.0kg
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Leading brands: see the best in tractors at the hay and silage demo day at Lardner Park. the well-known Lardner Park site near Warragul. Admission into the event is free. Australia’s hay and silage production totals around $1.5 billion, with dairy farmers consuming about 60 per cent of that, so it is critical they can take advantage of the prospect of comparing the available machinery,
techniques and products, so they can make the right purchasing decisions. Some of the brands that are familiar to many farmers and will be represented on the day include Claas, Fella, Gallighani, John Deere, Krone, Kuhn, Lely, Massey Ferguson, Poettinger, Strautmann, Tanco, Teagle and Tubeline.
A NEW study funded by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has found the number of younger farmers entering agriculture is falling.
However, the Australian farm population remains ‘competitively young’ compared to other developed economies. New entrants to Australian agricultural industries – where are all the young farmers? used Australian Bureau of Statistics population census data from the eight censuses conducted between 1976 to 2011 to examine the current demographic structure of the Australian farming population. The report quantifies the extent of ageing in the Australian farm sector and explores the social, demographic and economic conditions that influence these behaviours.
The study found the number of farmers aged under 35 had fallen by 75 per cent since 1976. The most important factor has been falling numbers of farms due to farm aggregation, leaving fewer opportunities for younger people to enter agriculture. Report author Neil Barr from the Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries said young people are also starting work later due to study. “What sets farming apart from other occupations is the lowering rate of aged over 65 leaving the industry. Since 1991 the population of farmers aged over 65 has increased by 55 per cent,� he said. “This decreases the proportional measure of farmers aged under 35 and is also an important contributor to the increasing median age of the farmer population. “In addition to these factors, the
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The demonstration program starts at 10am with mowers and tedders until 12pm. Lunch will be from 12pm to 12.30pm with catering available, and then rakes, balers, baler/wrappers, wrappers and loader wagons will be featured from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Visitors are requested to enter via Gate 3. Fur-
increasing age of first marriage in Australia has reduced the number of younger female entrants to farming.� However, despite these figures the study concluded there was little cause for concern. Australia has a younger farming population compared to all but one other developed country: New Zealand. The study found many of Australia’s younger farmers work on larger farms. “These farms are comparatively immune to the ageing seen in the rest of the farm sector. This means that structural ageing in the farm sector is probably not a threat to Australia’s food security or to future growth in the sector,� Mr Barr said. The publication New entrants to Australian agricultural industries – where are all the young farmers? can be found on the RIRDC website.
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58TH ANNUAL ALL 58TH BREEDS BULL SALE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9 2014
Commencing 11.30am on dairy bulls V.L.E. LEONGATHA Vendor Entries to date include: Friesians - Krishlaye P/L, P. Price, Barker Family Trust, R. Attenborough, A. Mackie, Castle Family. Jerseys - Platt & Vines, P. Price, C. Wareham. Angus - D.L. McIndoe, Fernleigh, Harris Farms, Fiona Glover, T. & L. Minter. Herefords - G. Anthony, J.N. & D.J. Meikle, Mundook, Sheldon Park, B. McRae. Red Angus - F. & J. Edwards. Charolais - D. & E. Perczyk. For further information contact selling agents.
Leongatha: Jared Lovie pictured at JSL Light Engine Repairs, Leongatha.
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Minimise pasture pugging By Frank Mickan, DEPI Ellinbank MOST of Gippsland has received enough rain so run-off is filling dams and sub soils are wetting up, however farmers now need to try to avoid or minimise pugging in waterlogged paddocks. In very wet or waterlogged soils and some vulnerable soil types, even light showers of 15mm to 20mm can result in pugging damage. Very wet soils lose their structural integrity or strength and become more easily damaged by cattle hooves and vehicles. Victorian and New Zealand research has discovered pugging damage reduces pasture utilisation by 40 to 60 per cent and sets back re-growth over the following spring and early summer months by 20 to 80 per cent. There are two major approaches in terms of grazing management that can be used to avoid or reduce pugging damage. There are grazing techniques to minimise pugging damage while leaving animals on the paddocks for their daily feed. With the following suggestions, it is crucial that the paddocks have good cover,
at least 10cm and preferably over 15cm grass length, to allow cows to eat big mouthfuls with little need to walk too far. If hay or silage must be fed in the paddock, try to do so before the cows enter the paddock to avoid unnecessary walking and following the tractor. Offering about two thirds of the 24 hour allocation of daily feed in the morning and the remaining one third at night will allow the cows to have access to clean un-fouled pasture for the night feed. This technique allows the cows to spread out over the paddock for the entire 24 hour feed with some cows heading to the back while the rest stay in the front half of the paddock. At night, more of the herd make their way to the rear of the paddock so pugging damage is minimised overall. Ensure cows have a good feed before entering the paddock. Some farmers offer extra feed in addition to the bail feed at the dairy before sending them to the paddock. Enlarging the area to be grazed has the effect of speeding up the rotation, but also reduces the density of hooves in a given area and so reduces pugging damage. Try to second guess upcoming wet weather and graze the vulnerable paddocks before it arrives.
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To celebrate, the business has put together a great deal for its customers. “We are offering a minimum $1000 trade in on your old ride on mower, no matter what the condition,” JSL owner Jared Lovie said. This offer applies to the all new Husqvarna Zero Turn Range so there is bound to be a model to suit everyone. “We are also offering a five year warranty on the range, so Husqvarna is backing the product, and is giving good piece of mind for the end user. “We have purchased a
truck load of these mowers, which Riseley’s Transport has brought back for us. These are genuine never before seen deals on the Zero Turn range, so we recommend getting in quick to avoid disappointment. “Obviously a Zero Turn Mower isn’t for everyone, so to complement this offer we have reduced all
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FORTHCOMING DAIRY SALES Friday Sept 5 – Warragul Bi-Monthly Dairy Sale, 11am Tuesday Sept 9 – 58th Annual All Breeds Bull Sale VLE Leongatha 11:30am start on dairy bulls Friday Sept 12 – Clearing Sale Dairy Herd Warragul A/C S. & V. Tweedle, A.I. Bred, high ABV herd Top 2% Australia – 10am sharp Friday Sept 19 – Warragul Bi-Monthly Dairy Sale, 11am Friday Sept 26 – Clearing Sale Dairy Herd Warragul Details later issue Friday Oct 3 – Warragul Bi-Monthly Dairy Sale,11am Friday Oct 10 – Clearing Sale Organic Dairy Herd, VLE Leongatha. A/c G.D. & R. L. Trease Friday Oct 17 – Warragul Bi-Monthly Dairy Sale,11am Friday Oct 24 – Clearing Sale Dairy Herd VLE Leongatha, details later issue
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1500 CATTLE 1500 THURSDAY, SEPT 4, 2014 Starting at 10am ENTRIES INCLUDE: A/C S CAMPBELL, MARDAN 80 Angus steers, 12 months, weaned May 10, ‘Te Mania’ blood, drenched 8/8 Paramectin, 2 x 5in1. (SEJ) A/C R BODDY & SONS, WOODSIDE 65 Angus heifers & 15 Hereford Angus x heifers, 10-11 months old by pure Dunoon bulls, yard weaned, drenched & vaccinated six weeks, top quality. (SEJ) A/C EH, MM & BD, WALPOLE 50 Poll Hereford mixed sex calves, 10-11 months, weaned. (ELDERS) A/C J & K HILLIAR ‘RIVERVIEW’ MIRBOO (BREEDER) 50 Angus hfr calves, 12 months, weaned, ‘Truro & Yancowinna’ bloodlines. (SEJ) A/C M LAWLESS, DRIFFIELD 40 Angus steers, rising 2 years, ‘Latrobe Park’ blood. (LANDMARK) A/C C & J MOORE, JACK RIVER 30 Hereford steers, 10-12 months, weaned. (ELDERS) A/C M JACKSON, HALLSTON 30 Hereford/Angus mixed sex, 10-12 months. (SEJ) A/C R & C DONAT, MARDAN (BREEDER) 30 Angus Steers, 10-12 months, weaned, ‘Yancowinna & Truro’ bloodlines. (SEJ) A/C S & C SINCLAIR, STONY CREEK 8 Angus steers, 18 months 30 Friesian steers, 18 months. (SEJ) A/C MRS M KEE, YARRAM 20 Angus steers, 12 months, weaned, drenched and 7in1, ‘Te Mania’ blood. (ELDERS) A/C PUKINUI P/L 13 Angus steers, 10 months, ‘Te Mania’ blood. (RODWELLS) A/C MA & OJ STUCHBERY, GLEN ALVIE 20 Hereford steers, 18-20 months. (LANDMARK) A/C JOE BALBO, YARRAM 12 Angus steers, 12-13 months, weaned. (ELDERS) A/C CHELTENHAM PARK ANGUS 14 Angus steers, 10-12 months, weaned, ‘Landfall’ blood. (ELDERS) A/C P & N HUTCHINSON, YINNAR SOUTH 10 South Devon Steers, 10-12 months, weaned & quiet. 10 South Devon heifers, 10-12 months, weaned & quiet. (LANDMARK) A/C C & J KILGOUR, CAPE PATERSON 9 Charolais x steers, 12 months, weaned. (ELDERS) A/C JP & SK BURNS, TARWIN 25 Gelbveith Angus x and Charolais Angus x mixed sex weaners. 10 months, drenched and vaccinated. (LANDMARK) A/C R & Y DENSLEY, MIRBOO 50 Angus steer weaners, 10-12 months, ‘Merlewood & Leawood’ bloodlines. (LANDMARK) A/C G & G BLAND - YARRAM 45 AA Steers, 16-18 months. ‘Innisdale & Kennys’ Creek bloodlines. Vacc & Drenched. (LANDMARK) J & K MACAULEY, ALBERTON WEST 4 AA steers, 2 years 8 BB steers, 2 years 58 AA & BB steers, 12-14 months 7 in 1, b12 + Sel, weaned 20/6/14 15 Fresian steers 2 years. (LANDMARK) A/C COULTHARD, CALROSSIE 62 AA steers 10-12 months 38 AA hfrs, 10-12 months ‘McIndoe & Langi Kal Kal’ bloodlines, Vacc, 5 in 1, drenched, weaned July 2014. (LANDMARK) A/C A & K McDOUGALL, TARROWE 50 Angus & Hereford steers, 12-14 months. (SEJ) A/C MASCOTT PASTORAL COMPANY, MIRBOO 30 Charolais x heifers, 12-14 months. (SEJ) A/C WHITE CREEK, WALKERVILLE 20 Angus Hereford steers, 12 months. (SEJ) A/C J & J INTERLANDI 25 x25 Angus cows & calves, Aug drop. Not rejoined. (RODWELLS)
5655 1677 5662 2291 5662 4388 5658 1894 David Phelan & Co. Pty. Ltd. 5662 3523 5655 1133 0429 050 349 SOUTH GIPPSLAND ASSOCIATED AGENTS 5662 4033
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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 PORTABLE ELECTRIC HEATER. Heater and air conditioner. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 5664 4472. DRIZABONE. 3/4 length women’s coat. Size 4 (100cm). very good condition. $40. 0423 021 786. OVERHEAD CABINET UNIT. parker brand. 180cm x 900cm x 37cm. 3 sections. 1 mirrored. excellent condition. $40. Ph. 0423 021 786. WEIGHT BENCH. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0419 594 648. WEIGHTS. To suit weight bench (Above) 2 bar sizes. Weights 2kg, 10kg, 25kg. $50. Ph. 0419 594 648. ORBITRAC WALKING MACHINE. $20. Ph. 5662 3314 after 6pm. PRAM. Highlander. $20. Ph. 5662 3314 after 6pm. CHILDREN’S BOOKS. 100s from new to fair condition. $5. Ph. 5664 0232. GOLF BALLS. New. 4 cartons. Plus 50 used balls. $50. Ph. 5662 3556. BIKE WITH TRAINING WHEELS. Very solid. Pneumatic wheels. $45. Ph. 5662 3556. SNOW CHAINS. König. As new. 5 mins on and off. fit 185 tyre. $50. Ph. 5664 0206. TABLET. 7”Thompson PC. 8gb. Very little use. $50. Ph. 5662 2404. ELECTRIC PLUG IN STOVE. Suitable for bench top. Good condition. 2 hotplates. Heller. $50. Ph. 5664 4387. WINE RACK. Smart brand. Holds 35 bottles. Very good condition. Wood and iron. W220 x H780 x L600. $12. Ph. 5658 1050. CEILING FAN. White. $20. Ph. 5662 5415. CEILING FAN WITH LIGHT. White. $25. Ph. 5662 5415. EXERCISE PEDALS. Used after joint replacement surgery. $20. Ph. 5689 1224. CUP, SAUCER & PLATE. Shelly. Fine bone chine. Never used. $45. Ph. 5689 1224. FRIDGE. Needs $80 thermostat. $10. Ph. 0419 357 340. MASSAGING NECK PILLOW. Never been used. $20. Ph. 0488 105 451. GAS HEATER. Rinnai LPG 6 bar gas. Not portable. In working condition. 2 ft 5”long, 1ft 11’’ high, 8” deep. $50. Ph. 0417 102 526. CABBAGE PATCH DOLL. With dress. has blonde hair and blue eyes. $45. Ph. 0417 102 526. MARBLE RUN. With motorised gear and power lifter. Over 330pcs. Over 2ft
tall assembled. Used only once. $30. Ph. 5662 5141. ANZ PIG MONEY BOXES. Two. Melbourne 2007 swimming and cowboy/farmer. $20 for 2 or $15 each. excellent condition. ph. 5662 5141. TUPPERWARE TUPPERCHEF SLICE FORM. Brand new never used. $45. ph. 5655 2277. GYM BALL. York Fitness Anti burst. 65cm. Includes DVD, pump and instructional wallchart. $15. Ph. 5655 2277. FISH TANK. 600x350x500mm. Heater and accessories included. Light doesn’t work. $50. Ph. 0429 045 757. OLD TOOLS. Collectables. $20. Ph. 5674 5601 or 0447 114 383. DRIZABONE COAT. Ladies. 3/4 length. Navy blue. Beautiful lining. New $50. ph. 5674 5601 or 0448 860 292.. COFFEE CAPSULE RACK. Holds up to 30 Nespresso caps. Never used. $20. Ph. 0402 255 120. ANTIQUE GENLTEMEN’S SHAVING MIRROR. Cedar. 2 drawers. Large framed mirror. Needs attention. otherwise good condition. $48. ph. 5662 2570. DINING CHAIR. Oak. Liftout seat. Good condition. $45. More available. Ph. 5662 2570. KITCHEN HUTCH. Pine. 3ft wide 6ft high. 2 doors and 2 drawers. $50. Ph. 0418 138 324. ANTIQUE CHINA VEGETABLE DISH. Meakin brand. White. Oval. Lidded. Delicate raised pattern. excellent condition. $25. Ph. 5655 1760. ROYAL DOULTON PLATE. Bone china. Limited edition. Pastel birds and flowers. Excellent condition. $20. Ph. 5655 1760. TRAMPOLINE. $50. Ph. 5664 1222. WALKER MACHINE. $20. Ph. 5664 1222. RAT CAGES. Two. Medium. $25. Large. $50. Ph. 5668 8268. FISH TANKS. Two. With stands. 2”6. $50. Ph. 5668 8268. PORTABLE COT. Butterscotch check pattern. Good condition.$30. Ph. 0428 168 297 ZUZU PET TRACK & ACCESSORIES. Excellent condition. Value $150 plus. Selling for $40. Ph. 0428 168 297. RETRO HAT BOX WITH COLLECTION OF LADIES HATS. Some brand new. $50. Ph. 0488 999 005. BIKE. Repco. Folds up. Brand new. $50. Ph. 0400 686 880. LADIES BIKE. $35. Ph. 5672 3470. GIRLS BIKE. 16”. $30. Ph. 5672 3470.
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public notices
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lost
ART SHOW
‘The Country in Springtime’ DI & JOHN KOENDERS
business opportunities LOST CAT
Very much loved 8 year old, big fluffy ginger cat named Garfield from Young Street, Leongatha 2-3 weeks ago. Desperate for information on any sightings. Is timid. $100 reward Please phone 5681 2290, 5672 5581
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ESTABLISHED Grey Army Lawn & Garden Care South Gippsland for urgent sale. Genuine reasons for sale, call 0434-676682.
meetings LYREBIRD Hospital Auxiliary, supporting GSHS, AGM rescheduled for 15.9.2014, Bairs Hotel, Leongatha, 6.30pm. All welcome. Enquiries President 0419-565711.
public notices
PUBLIC MEETING & DISPLAY
September 6 to 28, 2014
Re: Proposed Unique Development
‘TWO VIEWS’
ON Sandymount Avenue, INVERLOCH COMMUNITY HUB INVERLOCH Saturday, September 6 9am - 2pm Enquiries Peter 0412 563 718
DUMBALK RECREATION RESERVE Notice is given of a
PUBLIC MEETING
655 FAIRBANK RD. ARAWATA
Ph: 5659 8262
33754
OPEN DAILY 10AM- 5PM
Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.
To be held at DUMBALK RESERVE on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 commencing at 7.30pm The purpose of this meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Dumbalk Recreation Reserve for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on September 25. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women are encouraged. Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment and Primary Industries office or at the meeting. For further enquiries please contact the Secretary, Nicholas Hill on 0418 129 981.
SOUTH GIPPSLAND ORCHID SOCIETY INC.
25TH ANNUAL ORCHID SHOW
WONTHAGGI TOWN HALL For 2 days only
FRIDAY & SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5 & 6
2014 HARD WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE Council’s annual optional hard waste collection service will be performed in September and October for all residential properties that choose to book and pay for a collection. The service will be delivered on a ‘fee for service’ basis, of $86 for all users of the service. Pension Card holders can apply for a discounted rate of $29. You only have until 12 September to book a collection through Council on 5662 9200. Fee payment must be made to confirm your booking. Further information? Go to www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
9.30am - 4.30pm Friday 9.30am - 3pm Saturday A large range of Orchids on display and for sale. Potting demonstration - bring a plant & for a small fee have it repotted. Growing information & advice. Morning, Afternoon Teas and Light Lunch available
ADMISSION $3 - CHILDREN FREE Enq: Tricia Jones 5674 2799 Glenda Smith 5655 1163
GATHA ROCK
Rock ’n’ Roll DANCE LESSONS WONTHAGGI RSL HALL Wednesday night 7.30pm start LEONGATHA DAKERS CENTRE Thursday night 7.30pm start No partner necessary Enq: John & Judy 0418 586 324 New classes starting September 3 & 4 Cost $7
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APPRENTICESHIP MARINE MECHANIC
Inverloch Marine is an established marine business specialising in the sales and maintenance of boats, motors and trailers. The applicant would need to be prepared to undertake a 4 year apprenticeship including training. This is a full time position. Duties will include outboard motor and PWC service and repair as well as workshop operation procedures. The successful applicant will: • Have a passion for the marine industry • Communicate effectively in a team environment • Must have a ‘can do attitude’ Applications should be emailed to: robyn@inverlochmarine.com.au Phone: 5674 1502 for further details
Clinical Care Supervisor Melaleuca Lodge is a 37 bed Residential Aged Care Facility in Cowes, and is part of Phillip Island Homes for the Aged Assoc. Inc. We are seeking a Registered Nurse Division 1 to fill the role of Clinical Care Supervisor. Position is 30 hours per week, weekdays only with some flexibility available. Salary Packaging is available and normal superannuation is applicable. Further training and ongoing education is encouraged. The successful applicant should have experience in Residential Aged Care, demonstrate skills and knowledge of ACFI, electronic documentation and Accreditation. The ability to supervise the care team and co-ordinate holistic care and advocacy for residents will be required. Further enquiries may be obtained together with a Job Description by telephoning 5952 3267. Applications to be addressed to: Secretary, Phillip Island Homes for the Aged Assoc. Inc. 1 Watchorn Road. Cowes Vic 3922 or emailed to: admin.melaleuca@waterfront.net.au Applications close 15th September
situations vacant MILKER required for approx. 140 cows, 14 double up herringbone dairy, Toora area. Phone after 6.30pm 5686-2745.
PFC Group are seeking a suitably licenced Plant and Machine Operator to join their Concreting and Construction team. PFC Group pride themselves on having a safety first approach to work, coupled with a high standard of quality workmanship. Candidates with a similar approach will be considered favourably. The successful candidate will be punctual, motivated, enthusiastic and reliable. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience and have an OHS Construction Induction Card (Red/ White Card). Experience in the Concrete & Construction Industry or having a mechanical or trade background would be advantageous. Please send resumés to: PFC Group P.O Box 511 Leongatha, Vic 3953 Or email: peter@pfcgroup.com.au Or call: 0417 331 332 for further information.
ACSAG is a highly professional organisation that values staff and provides a warm and supportive team culture. We currently have the below vacancies to commence on a casual basis, with a view of permanent part time, at our Mirboo North Aged Care Facility.
Registered Nurse Successful applicants will possess: • A passion for, and previous experience working in an Aged Care environment • Experience with ACFI and accreditation requirements • Open communication skills • An active AHPRA registration followed by sufficient experience with a passion for Dementia Care.
Personal Care Worker Successful applicants will possess: • A passion for, and previous experience working in an aged care environment • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • A Certificate III in Aged Care Applications to: Alison Snell - Facility Manager mirboonorth@acsagroup.com.au 27 Giles Street, Mirboo North, VIC 3871 * All applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in Australia and a valid National Police Check* Please note: Only successful applicants will be contacted Please no recruiters at this time. Thank you.
Administration, Customer Service Officer - Part Time Leongatha Country Cart has been operating in the South Gippsland region for over 20 years offering a niche waste disposal service to rural and commercial customers. We are seeking a permanent part time Administration and Customer Service Officer based at our Leongatha office. Work hours will be 9am - 4.30pm, 3-4 days per week, based on seasonal activity. If you have knowledge of basic accounting principles, able to complete accurate debtor and creditor processing, a commitment to providing high quality customer service along with solid planning and scheduling skills, this job will suit you. You must be proficient with MS Office suite, internet and email functions and have previous experience with accounting software packages such as Xero MYOB or Quicken. Motivation, positive attitude, customer focus and solid administrative skills are required for this role. Previous exposure to Payroll and Health & Safety in the Workplace would also be desirable. You will be rewarded by working in a supportive and friendly environment. Please send your application and CV covering the above selection criteria to: Anne-Maree Calder anne-mareec@countrycart.com.au 14 Watson Road Leongatha 3953 Applications close 19/09/2014
South Gippsland Shire Council
Senior Valuer • Permanent Full Time • $106,891 total salary package • Fortnightly rostered day off available • Dynamic in-house team All enquiries to Andrew Begg, Shire Valuer on (03) 5662 9200.
Children’s Crossing Supervisor • Casual position • $29.14 per hour + super • Supervision of school crossings across South Gippsland area All enquiries to Kerrie Russell, Local Laws Administration Officer on (03) 5662 9200. Applications close by 5pm Wednesday 17 September 2014. All applicants must submit an Employment Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Please refer to our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au for further information and a position description.
WANTED Casual relief milker for weekend work and some week days. Flexible. Leongatha North. 5668-9292.
DAIRY FARM HAND Duties include milking and tractor work Experience preferred PHONE 0427 563 560
1ST YEAR APPRENTICE REQUIRED FOR HAIR BAIRS Applications in writing to: Sandra Fleming 29 Bair Street Leongatha Enquiries phone 5662 4777
WANTED 2ND OR 3RD YEAR APPRENTICE CHEF OR QUALIFIED COOK FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE IN BUSY INVERLOCH CAFE / RESTAURANT Enthusiastic positive attitude is essential and willingness to learn. Please phone 0438 060 933 or 5674 1188
OCEANVIEW COMMERCIAL WINDOWS IN LEONGATHA Require someone with building experience to install commercial window frames. Majority of our work is in Melbourne so must be willing to travel. Must hold a driver’s licence, white card and working with children’s check.
Please call 0427 622 802 for further details Immediate start
www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Bass Coast Health OPERATING SUITE REGISTERED NURSE Trades Assistant Leongatha The CLAAS Harvest Centre network is a leading provider of agricultural machinery throughout Australia and New Zealand and enjoys brand partnerships spanning more than 40 years with premium manufacturers including CLAAS, AMAZONE and Seed Hawk. Our South Gippsland dealership is seeking a mechanically minded person to join its team based in Leongatha on either a part-time or full-time basis. The successful candidate will be involved in the assembly of farm machinery for the upcoming harvest season. We are looking for someone who can display the following attributes: t Self-motived, punctual and versatile; t Strong mechanical aptitude; t Knowledge of farm machinery is an advantage but not essential; t The ability to work well within a team and independently This is an excellent opportunity for the right person. CLAAS Harvest Centres offer ongoing training and development opportunities and competitive experienced-based remuneration packages. Our employees enjoy excellent working conditions in a supportive and friendly team environment. Please forward your application in confidence to: The Dealer Principal CLAAS Harvest Centre South Gippsland PO Box 167, Leongatha, VIC 3953 or email: anthony.blackshaw@claashc.com.au Applications close: 5pm, 5th September 2014
Fixed Term Contract (September 2014 - June 2015) 1.0 EFT (or part thereof) Bass Coast Health is a growing organisation with opportunities that will become increasingly available as we come closer to being a Sub Regional Health Service. You will: • Exhibit highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. • Be pro-active, highly motivated and an effective time manager. • Demonstrate active participation in and promotion of professional development. • Hold a current Police Check • Hold current AHPRA registration. Required: Peri-operative certificate required or minimum of three (3) year’s experience in Operating Room nursing or anaesthetics. For further information or to obtain a Position Description, please contact Simonne Liberman Operating Suite Nurse Unit Manager on 5671 3340. Written application with CV, including 3 referees to: Debbie Rogers Director of Nursing & Midwifery Bass Coast Health PO Box 120, Wonthaggi Vic 3995 Applications close Friday 5th September 2014
BOARD DIRECTORS Nomina ons are invited from suitably qualified individuals interested in serving as a Board Director in one of four vacancies available with Gippsland Medicare Local. Gippsland Medicare Local is a not for profit primary health organisa on responsible for coordina ng primary health care in Gippsland, ensuring that services are be er tailored and connected to meet the needs of local communi es. Board Directors are collec vely required to demonstrate professional skills relevant to the Board’s key func ons, preferably rela ng to the primary health sector. Candidates must demonstrate professional behaviours commensurate with performance requirements for Company Directors. Exper se in the following areas will be preferable: • Strategic thinking and policy development • Corporate risk and governance • Execu ve management and financial performance • Commercial exper se HOW TO APPLY All poten al nominees should review the online informa on and complete nomina on documents available at www.gml.org.au/aboutus For more informa on, please contact Peter Quigley on peter.quigley@gml.org.au or 0499 600 334.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5 September 2014
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for sale TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.
Part Time Retail Team Member LEONGATHA
A part time position exists as a Retail Team Member in our Leongatha store. This position requires an extremely high customer service focus and a high aptitude for products found in a DIY/Hardware store environment. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate the following attributes: • Outstanding customer inferface skills • Excellent communication skills • Highly organised and efficient • Team orientated Previous experience working in a DIY/Hardware store environment will be viewed as a distinct advantage. If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for, you are invited to apply in writing by Wednesday 10th September 2014 to: The Store Manager, Capeview Mitre10 - Leongatha, Lot 2 Cusack Road, Leongatha Vic 3953, or by email to Karen.treyvaud@cv-m10.com.au
ASSISTANT TO OFFICE MANAGER PART TIME
The Company – Debenham Australia Pty Ltd is a family owned company based in Leongatha, South Gippsland, specialising in the provision of soil, pasture and animal nutritional related advice and products. The Position – will become available from October 2014 on a part time basis (initially up to two days a week). The position is to assist the current office manager. You will be reporting directly to the Office Manager as well as to the owners. You will be responsible for day to day operations including client communication, filing, banking, purchase and sales orders, freight logistics and stock control. The Person should have an understanding of the rural industry, an ability to work independently and in a team environment. We are seeking a person with sound computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) and cashbook skills with a preferred working knowledge of MYOB. An attractive salary package will be offered to the successful applicant. A written application along with 3 references to be forwarded to the Office Manager by Friday 19th September to:
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for sale
for sale FIREWOOD Local messmate / stringy / bluegum. Cut, split and dry.$100 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187.
CHAINSAWS
FIREWOOD Hardwood, mixed loads, dry, cut, split. Local delivery. From $80 a metre. Ph: 0422-409174.
We stock the largest range of chainsaws in South Gippsland, including - Stihl, McCulloch and Husqvarna
FISH TANK 3’, with stand and complete set up $100. Pine set drawers with mirror $75. Pine table seats 6 $75. 5662-5415.
from $199
Professional repairs and services to all makes of chainsaws. We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.
HAY Large square bales. Excellent quality, shedded, this season, $60 each. Contact 0419-617617. HAY small squares $8, suitable horses, this season. 5655-2107.
32358
MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT
Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA Ph: 5662 2028 L.M.C.T. 2714
AIRCONDITIONER r/c Kelvinator 1¾hp, 2 yrs old, ex con. $500. Contact Jenny 0400-686880. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.
HAY: Small squares, excellent quality, shedded. New season, $9 each. Can deliver, conditions apply. Mardan 5664-1320. LUCERNE hay and silage, 40 rolls of each, in Mirboo North area. Contact Joe 0428-585954. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662.
Affordable cars at drive away prices
garage sales
Garage Sale
SG CHEAPEST CARS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com
8am Claydon Close (off Millicent Street) Leongatha All sorts of household goods, barbecue, Weber, etc.
GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our
$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00)
Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804
NOTE: drive away means no more to pay. All on road costs paid.
wanted ANTIQUE bottles Stone Ginger Beers, marble bottles, coloured soda syphons and Demijohns with merchant names. Cash paid. 5231-3796 or 0448-943498.
PAM HERRALD
Thank you for the wonderful memories.
work wanted
Total package valued at $41
PRIMARY TO MID SECONDARY Places available Phone 0408 372 895 or 5672 2564
BULLS FOR HIRE OR SALE FRIESIAN, ANGUS, HEREFORD, LIMO OR JERSEY All sound, young Hire or sale Phone 0447 331 762 ALPACA SALE Mini breeding packages, 1 male, 2 females. Any reasonable offer considered. Pets also. Phone 5664-4460. Email kb3956@gmail.com
used vehicles
FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided
Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593 COROLLA CONQUEST 2003 sedan, 1.8, 50,500kms, air con, power/s, automatic, excellent condition. Elderly lady owner. SNW526.$8,900. Ph: 56623386, 0418-135815. TOYOTA 80 Series, 1993, VGC, low kms, reco head, new clutch, RWC, YDK449, $9,900 ONO. Ph: 0469619162.
In God’s care.
Leongatha 5662 4191
wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Phone Matt 0401-194601.
Pat Atkinson TUTOR
ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement
deaths DANIEL (Wild) - Patricia Milner. 24.2.1928 - 24.8.2014 (aged 86 years). Late of Nathalia (formerly of Dumbalk, Shepparton, Yarraweyah). Passed away peacefully at GV Health. Beloved wife of Jim (dec), loving mother of Mary and Mike, Chris and Agnes, Bernard and Kathy, Moira, John, Gerard and Susie, Martin and Julie, Elizabeth and Mark, Pauline, Damian and Diane, Veronica and Paddy, Paul and Debbie, and Regina and Adrian. Treasured grandmother of 47 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. Reunited with our Dad (Jim). GOW - John Ferguson OAM. May 6, 1922 Peacefully at Korumburra Hospital on August 30, 2014, late of Moyarra and Carinya Lodge. Loved son of the late David and Jessie Gow. Dearly loved husband of Evelyn (dec). Loved father of David, Anne, Chris and Doug. Respected father-in-law of Glenise, Ton, Sue and Lyn. Adored Pa to all his urchins - Stephen, Russell, Trevor, Murray and Karena Gow, Anton, Annalise van den Blink and Monique Sendeckyj, Melissa (Gow) White (dec) and Laura Gow, Jarrod and Cameron Gow. Pa-in-law to Robyn, Natalie and Kerryn Gow, Lee van den Blink and Chris Sendeckyj. Great grandpa to Ky and Niah Gow, Ayla, Sienna and Sophia Gow, Jade and Eve van den Blink, Phoenix and Pippa van den Blink, Tai and Archer Sendeckyj.
• 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag
livestock PO Box 187 Compass Arcade, LEONGATHA VIC 3953 Tel: 5662 5317 Email: office@debenham.com.au Fax: 5662 5348
used vehicles
NUMERACY AND LITERACY
marriage celebrant CAM ABOOD
5662 2553 0438 097 181
Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com
birthday remembrance HUMPHREY - Mark. 3.9.76. Thinking of you Mark with love on your 38th birthday. Love Mum, Dad, Sharee, Jodie, Daniel, Aleisha and Krystal.
in memoriam HUMPHREY - Mark. 7.9.96. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Love Mum, Dad, Sharee, Jodie, Daniel, Aleisha and Krystal. PICKERSGILL - Bert. 15.2.1921 - 4.9.2007 The years have come and gone, but the memories are here to stay. Of times filled with fun and laughter, I think of them every day. I wish we could sit and talk, or walk the hills once more. But instead I have loving memories, of the beautiful Dad I adored. Missing you every day Dad. Love Jo, Mark, Kasey and family, Liam and Heidi. xxxx
GOW - John Ferguson. A life made beautiful by kindly deeds, A helping hand for others needs. Generous his heart and friendship true, Loved and respected by all he knew. Loved father of David and Glenise Gow. Goodbye Pa, safe journey to see Nan. A happy smile, a heart of gold, you were the best this world could hold. Our special Pa so kind and true, you left a space no one can fill. We love you Pa and always will. “John Gow No. 1”.
Display: Brett Nagel of Nagel’s Pharmacy is hosting a display on dystonia, a neurological movement disorder from which Ruth Le Serve of Leongatha suffers.
Be dystonia aware By Laura Gibb IT MAY sound like an eastern European nation, but, in fact, dystonia is a painful medical condition with no known cure. Ruth Le Serve of Leongatha suffers from the condition and is trying to raise awareness of it, particularly among medical professionals. “Most people get misdiagnosed,” she said.
funerals DANIEL - Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Patricia Milner Daniel will be offered today, Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Robertson Street, Nathalia commencing at 1pm, after which the cortege will leave for the Nathalia Cemetery. OWEN MOHAN Peter Young Shepparton 5821-2884 GOW - The Funeral Service for Mr John Ferguson Gow OAM will be held at the Kongwak Uniting Church, Kongwak on Friday, September 5 commencing at 11am. At the conclusion of the service the funeral will leave for the Korumburra Cemetery. Masonic Brethren and Returned Service personnel are respectfully invited to attend.
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“Some people with the condition go without treatment for 20, 30 or 40 years.” Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterised by muscle spasms, twisting and often pain. It may affect any muscle in the body of any person and has no single cause. Ms Le Serve was struck with “sudden onset” dystonia in 2012. “I got a pain in my foot while I was out shopping and that was it,” she said. The toes of her left foot began pointing upwards, and at times her foot would also rotate. “It was difficult to stand for any length of time,” she said, “so most daily tasks were difficult or sometimes impossible. “Driving the car was limited, particularly at times when pain was an issue.” Ms Le Serve manages her condition with botox injections into her leg, medication, physiotherapy and massage. She has found comfort through the Australian Dystonia Support Group, a closed group on Facebook, which links scattered members. During September, the group is trying to raise awareness of dystonia in Australia. Nagel’s Amcal Pharmacy in Leongatha is supporting the cause with a window display and information available.
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Alex rides for Amy By Stuart Biggins AFTER a motocross accident in 2009 that left him paralysed from the chest down, former South Gippsland resident Alex Welsh, who now lives in Brighton, thought his bike riding days were over. And then during his time in rehab he was shown a hand-cycle. Alex said, “After leaving rehab I brought my own hand-cycle and I steadily increased my training load to become more successful in my hand cycle races across Australia and overseas. “I enjoy the freedom cycling gives me and allows me to push my body to the limits in racing but also gives me the opportunity to enjoy seeing some amazing places.” Currently studying to become a primary school teacher at RMIT, the 22 year old takes his physical fitness very seriously and living with a triathlete helps with his motivation. As a 17 year old Alex was on his way to becoming a carpenter and university was not in his sights. The accident changed the course of his life. “I live a very different but incredible life,” declared Alex. “I have been lucky enough to travel the world and meet many interesting people because of my sport.” Each week Alex’s training consists of 15 hours cycling on the flat local roads around Melbourne or the rolling hills of
South Gippsland. Last summer he spent some time training in the mountains at Falls Creek. He fits in two visits to the gym, plus time in his racing wheel chair and swimming. On Sunday, September 14 Alex along with 5000 other cyclists will descend on Lorne for the fourth edition of Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo. This mass participation cycling event is named in the memory of Amy Gillett, a rising young Australian cyclist who was killed in a training accident, hit by a car, in Germany in 2005. She was a much loved member of the Australian cycling team at the time. Simon Gillett, a patron of the Amy Gillett Foundation said Amy’s Gran Fondo is the only mass participation cycling event in Australia with full road closures, staggered starts and a compulsory safety briefing for every rider. The foundation is now the leading advocate for safe cycling in Australia. The Amy Gillett foundation aims to reduce the incidence of death and injury through safety awareness and education, and by influencing public policy with a mission of safe cycling for all Australians and a vision of zero bicycle rider fatalities. Joining the thousands of Mamils and Mawils (middle aged men and women in lycra) will be the Bold and Beautiful star, Katherine Kelly Lang, who as Brooke Logan is the mainstay of the world’s most watched daytime drama. Lang is a regular participant in cycling events around the world and will make a special trip to Lorne to partici-
Training: Alex Welsh setting out from Leongatha on a training run to Outtrim. “I enjoy the freedom cycling gives me and allows me to push my body to the limits in racing but also gives me the opportunity to enjoy seeing some amazing places,” he said. pate. The event also has a serious side with the inaugural Amy’s Otway Classic set to feature Australia’s top women’s cycling teams as part of Cycling Australia’s Subaru National Road Series. The serious amateur riders will also have their eyes set on a place at the 2015 amateur road cycling world champi-
New club president THE Leongatha Golf Club AGM was held on Friday, August 29 with Chris Leaver being elected unopposed as the new club president.
Dan Poynton was elected vice president and with recently appointed manager Josh Hall and an enthusiastic board the club is assured of a bright and exciting future. Poynton reported a five year strategic plan is in the process of being developed to look at all aspects of the club and to ensure the club has a plan to continue its success into the future. Treasurer Phillippe du Plessis reported the club had traded with a small profit over the past year and was in a strong financial position for its future well being. Outgoing president Ron Paice reported with course improvements over the past year, including the bunker upgrade now almost completed, and the upgrading of equipment, the club remains well placed to maintain its position in the top 120 of some 5000 Public Access Courses in Australia and in the top five percent of all Gippsland courses.
Outstanding service: from left, new club president Chris Leaver with club stalwarts Noreen Webster and Col Sperling who have been inducted as Life Members in recognition of many years of outstanding service to the club.
Leongatha Ladies’ Veterans Tennis THE Leongatha Ladies’ Veterans Winter Tennis competition finished on Wednesday, August 28. The Labs came out on top from the Kelpies. The Beagles and Poodles were not far behind and separated from each other by the smallest of percentages. Bringing up the rear were the Pugs and wooden spooners, the Terriers. Any ladies interested in coming along to begin or resume their tennis career would be most welcome. It is a great social day. Contact Isobel 56 647 306 or Lorna 56 574 272
onships, with the event one of twelve worldwide qualifiers. The event consists of three divisions: 110km Amy’s Gran Fondo; 40km Media Fondo; and the 14km Piccolo Fondo. Cyclists range in age from five to over 75 and in 2013 some 25 percent of participants came from interstate to experience the thrill of riding the fully
South Gippsland midweek ladies tennis Round 6 results
Spring Section 1: Wonthaggi Turkeys 5-59 d Wonthaggi Chooks 1-30; Leongatha 6-60 d Inverloch Silver 0-37. Spring Section 2: Foster 6-60 d Wonthaggi Swans 0-0; Nyora 5-56 d Wonthaggi Owls 1-40; Inverloch 6-60 d Korumburra 0-31; Phillip Island 5-54 d Bena 1-33. Spring Section 3: Inverloch Blue 5-57 d Inverloch Yellow 1-20; Inverloch Pink 4-51 d Grantville 2-41. Spring Section 4: Leongatha 4-54 d Wonthaggi District 2-38; Fish Creek 4-51 d Phillip Island 2-40.
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Spring Section 1 Leongatha ..............................39 Wonthaggi Turkeys ...............33 Inverloch Gold .......................23 Inverloch Silver .....................17 Wonthaggi Chooks ....................8 Spring Section 2 Inverloch ................................38 Phillip Island ..........................36 Bena ........................................31 Korumburra ..........................29 Foster .......................................27 Nyora .......................................13 Wonthaggi Owls ......................10 Wonthaggi Swans ......................8 Spring Section 3 Inverloch Blue .......................31 Inverloch Pink .......................29
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A mixed group: back row from left, the runners up Kelpies team Jenny McIntosh, Debbie Staples, Jill Williams and Ann Thornby; the wooden spooners Terriers team Ann Philpott, Jenny Garnham, Vera Derrick and Isobel Collins. Front row from left, the winning Lab team Judy Nicholls, Norma Simm, Lea Smith and Lyn Gower.
closed Great Ocean Road. Alex Welsh will warm up with what he describes as a “brutal time trial” in Geelong the day before tackling the 110km distance and makes it sound like a day’s work. It will be good training for the 2014 Australian Duathlon Championships in Adelaide in October.
A Grade: Champions defeated Golliwogs (2:0) 25:23, 25:14, 14:13. Warriors defeated Giants (3:0) 25:22, 25:17, 25:16. B Grade: Chargers defeated Hopefuls (3:0) 25:10, 25:8, 25:7. T.N.T. defeated Shark Bait (3:0) 25:10, 25:18, 25:19. HELP defeated Panthers (2:1) 25:19, 25:17, 18:20.
Wonthaggi ..............................25 Grantville ...............................19 Inverloch Yellow .....................16 Spring Section 4
Fish Creek ..............................38 Phillip Island ..........................28 Leongatha ..............................20 Wonthaggi ..............................10
TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90
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0.35 1.36 0.74 1.33
0145 0920 1422 2109
0.39 1.36 0.75 1.32
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0.41 1.40 0.69 1.37
0420 1132 1700 2247
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McFarlane wins McIndoe Trophy race CLUB racing at Pound Creek on Saturday saw two trophy races contested.
Riders for the second week enjoyed a fantastic afternoon on the bike. The senior riders raced for the McIndoe Trophy whilst the junior raced for the Danc Cup. The A Grade field of eight riders raced over two laps of the circuit to clock
up 48km. Half way round the first lap on the climb up the golf course hill the first serious attack came. This move initially saw Thomas McFarlane, Brett Franklin and Ronald Purtle move clear. However, Austin Timmins chased hard and eventually bridged across to the lead trio. This quartet then stayed together until the sprint to
the line. Thomas McFarlane once again showed his sprint prowess as he had a length win over Brett. Austin managed to just get ahead of Ronald at the line to claim third. This was a good workout for Thomas and Austin prior to the National Road titles in mid September. Coach Tony Smith was on hand to see how the training effort is translat-
ing into road output. With two weeks to go he is optimistic both riders will perform well at the Nationals in Toowoomba, Qld. The balance of the field sprinted in some three minutes adrift with David Supple taking fifth, Phil Handley sixth, Kevin Feely seventh and Will Lumby eighth. In the B Grade race again over two laps, the riders were much more inclusive and managed to stay together until the last time up the golf course hill. In the end it was Kerry Pritchard coming home the lone winner. In the bunch sprint for the minor placings it was
Michael Park second, Harrison McLean third, Steve Wilson fourth, Damien King fifth and Tony Giles sixth. After the race Michael reflected that he had taken 20minutes off his time from the start of the season for the same two laps. His time on Saturday was 1hr 30min 40 sec. It is most rewarding for the officials and senior mentors to see the younger riders make such a progression. The junior riders started their Dancs Cup handicap at the Koonwarra/Tarwin Lower corner with the two scratch riders, Bernadette Fitzgerald and Kobi Merchant, giving away starts
at 30 seconds, one minute, 4.30, six minutes and 10 minutes. By the time the riders reached the Koonwarra end of that leg of the race Matt Winchester (4.30min) had rounded up the leaders. However, behind the scratch duo had picked up the riders at 30 seconds and one minute. Down to the line it was Matt Winchester grabbing the win and his first trophy. The golf course hill saw Kobi move away from the other riders and she held the gap until the line to claim second and fastest for the 24km, 42.50. In a tight sprint Alex Bennett grabbed third just ahead of Bernadette.
They were followed by Oliver McLean, Thomas Fitzgerald and Grace McLean. It was a disappointing day for Grace as her recently serviced bike again let her down with chain problems. Next week the riders will again be at Pound Creek for further trophy races and the last race of the current road season . The following days in September are listed as training rides. Riders are also reminded that the National Road Series Tour of Gippsland starts the second day of racing in Leongatha on Thursday morning (10am) at the velodrome.
Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland THE Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland begins tomorrow, Wednesday, September 3 in Warragul.
Winning group: from left, B Grade Kerry Pritchard; A Grade McIndoe trophy, Thomas McFarlane; and Junior Event, Matt Winchester.
The following day Stage Two will take the riders from the Leongatha Velodrome at 10.30am to Yinnar, arriving at approximately 1pm. Last year the event began at the top of Horn Street. The riders, their sup-
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port crews, tour officials and media constitute an impressive gathering and great spectating. The 115km Stage Two is touted as the Queen stage of the Tour; a win in Yinnar could likely gift its victor the tour’s yellow jersey. The major sponsor of the tour is again Lakes Oil which has been involved with the race now for seven years. “We’ve stuck with it,” the chairman of Lakes Oil, Ron Annells explains. When the company began its association with it the tour was small. “It has progressively got bigger and bigger, and better and better,” he said. “The tour is important for tourism in Gippsland and important for the riders many of whom go on to bigger things in the cycling world including the Tour de France.” Lakes Oil has been a part of Gippsland since it was formed in 1947 by the government to drill for oil at Lakes Entrance. A couple of years later Woodside was formed and
We’ve stuck with it: Rob Annells the chairman of Lakes Oil which is the major sponsor of the Tour of Gippsland with which it has been involved for seven years. took over Lakes Oil in 1950 which became a subsidiary of Woodside. Rob Annells took over Lakes Oil in 1984. Mr Annells says like all Victorians he is interested in sport. “Lakes Oil identifies with the tour and with Gippsland; Gippsland is our backyard. “I have never heard anyone be critical of Lakes Oil and I’m proud of that. “We do our best to be good corporate citizens.” Lakes Oil is on the
threshold of developing onshore production between Seaspray and the Esso plant at Longford. “The more events like this we can have in the state the better.” Stage Four of the Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland on Friday, September 5 will begin in Sale and end in Wharf Street, Port Albert at approximately 3.35pm. It will showcase the historic port and another opportunity for south Gippslanders to get a taste of big time cycling.
Lakes Oil is proud to be involved as the major sponsor for the 7th year of the Tour of Gippsland. This Tour provides the stepping stone for our young cyclists to one day participate in the World's big cycling Tours. Our Company, in its 68th year as Australia's oldest onshore gas/oil explorer, has its major exploration activities domiciled in Gippsland, and continues its endeavours to bring employment and prosperity to the Region and Victoria.
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Up close: the Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland gives South Gippslanders the opportunity to see serious road racing up close as Stages Two and Four roll through the region.
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thestar.com.au Leongatha Premiers: the Under 14s wearing premiership smiles and gold medals after their grand final victory on Sunday.
Gold to Leongatha LEONGATHA Under 14s are the league 2014 premiers after a convincing six goal win against Trafalgar on Sunday.
CGJFL GRAND FINAL SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 UNDER 10 Trafalgar 2.3.15 d Leongatha 2.0.12 Trafalgar goals: J. Baillie 1, I. Porter 1. Trafalgar best: B. Humphrey, H. Kenny, M. Treadwell, J. Makepeace, R. Thomas, J. Dwyer. Leongatha goals: T. Burt 1, B. Hanrahan 1. Leongatha best: M. Mancarella, B. Weston, H. Martin, M. Harry, R. Checkley, J. Burns. UNDER 14 Leongatha 11.8.74 d Trafalgar 4.4.28 Leongatha goals: J. Hastings 2, T. Sheedy 2, B. Perry 2, J. Gourlay 2, C. Michael 1, D. Anderson 1, B. Motton 1. Leongatha best: C. Olden, R. Coleman, B. Thorson, B. Motton, J. Gourlay, D. Anderson. Trafalgar goals: J. Vosper 1, B. Kersten 1, K. Cheeseman 1, Z. Brown 1. Trafalgar best: L. Connolly, J. Moore, W. Bajada, G. Cocksedge, D. Young, J. Vosper.
Game on: Jye Gourlay, kicks the first goal for the Under 14s.
The coach Rowan Michael and assistant coach Adam Sheedy had the boys focused from the first bounce. After an even first half of the first quarter, Leongatha got a run on and established what was to become its match winning lead by half time. The second half of the game was an even contest but Trafalgar was unable to make up the ground it had conceded earlier in the game. Conditions were perfect at the Newborough Football Ground on what turned out to be a perfect day for the junior Parrots. Cam Olden was best on the ground for the Parrots and he was well supported by every other team mate out there. In the words of the junior president Darryl McGannon, “The team played its best football of the year.” Well done boys!
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Runners-up: the narrowly defeated Under 10 Parrots with their silver medals.
In the Under 10 division an exciting game which was even right the way through and was sealed by a late goal to Trafalgar gifting it a three point victory, and the premiership cup. Trafalgar and Leongatha, battling it out in the grand final showed exactly why both teams were worthy grand finalists. Unfortunately for the Leongatha boys Trafalgar was better on the day, by a pinch. The Under 10 team may not have won but it was far from disgraced.
A big moment: Cam Olden and Under 14’s coach Rohan Michael raise the premiership cup.
CLAY TARGET SHOOTING Come ‘n’ Try Day Have you ever wanted to try clay target shooting?
Why not try your hand at this exciting, safe, and sociable sport at South Gippsland Field & Game Club’s OPEN DAY.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 AT 11AM Everyone is welcome, however kids must be 12 years of age or older and have parent/guardian permission to participate.
FREE! All equipment is supplied for use free of charge, and all participants will receive safe firearm handling instruction and will get the chance to shoot clay targets under the instruction of experienced shooters.
Come and see a real competition in action! The South Gippsland Field & Game Club is situated 13km north east of Leongatha on Yarragon Road, Hallston. Melways Map 97 Ref B8 | CANTEEN AVAILABLE For more information, contact Geoff Cooper, mob. 0408 623 738, David Thompson 0409 686 206 or visit www.fga.net.au SOU4470009
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Meeniyan SATURDAY’S three person Ambrose was kindly sponsored by Ian Trease. The winners with a combined handicap of 9.33 were the Buckland Bandits (Craig, Chris and Nick) with a nett 59.66. Following closely into second place with a handicap of 8.83 were the Megalithic Marauders (G.Hughes, P.Vandermeer and M.Darmanin) with a nett 60.17. C.Buckland jnr took out NTP and the pro pin so we know who carried that team! The member’s draw jackpots with the absence of C.Mitchell. Tuesday was whisky day and the winner was W.Reilly (25) with a nett 71. Second place to D.McIntyre (16) with 74. Balls to W.Bullock and C.Stewart with 75. Best nine to A.Shatten. The NTP was unclaimed.
Woorayl A GOOD midweek field of 13 players took advantage of a nice day on Thursday to have a hit, with the winner being Jim Newton with a great score of 39 points. Jim was obviously playing with his trademark arrow like straightness, also claiming the nearest the pin. Balls down the line went to Pat Wallace with 38 and Graeme Calder and John Hassett with 36. A fine sunny day with lights winds greeted us on Saturday for the playing of the August Monthly Medal making a pleasant change from the wet windy weather that we have become accustomed to during the last few months. Taking advantage of the conditions was a fantastic field of 53 men and nine ladies, including three newish members having their first competition rounds. Welcome to the club guys. Although the weather was good the course was set up very tough with tight pins and slick greens made that much quicker by Gristy who was up and about early with the roller. The daily stroke rating was a very high 74 for the second time this year. The event was also the10th round of the Graeme and Heather Winkler Cup and the sixth round of the Ian Balfour Trophy and John and Dianne O’Conner Putting Competition. Our sponsor for the day was JSL Light Engines that has supported Woorayl for many years. A very generous array of trophies was provided for the worthy winners. The A Grade winner and recipient of the much coveted August Monthly Medal and mug for the month was popular member and card shark, Brendan “Shuffles” Robjant who compiled a great score on the lightning fast greens of 72 net. Shuffles had to survive a three way countback for A Grade and the medal, from the unlucky Danny Dwyer
On top: from left, Faye Le Page (runner-up), Jan Roberts (winner). Thursday’s small field saw I.Warman (23) win with 35 points. R.Hannay (25) was next best with 30. I.Warman also took out the NTP. Meeniyan Ladies ON Wednesday, August 27, 10 ladies played the course as a par three stroke and Dale Burge. Paddy McCaughan collected the B Grade trophy with a steady 73 net, making a welcome return from his footy season commitments and jumping straight back into the winners’ circle. The C Grade winner was the very steady Rob Warren who usually plays pretty close to his handicap, easily winning his grade by a lazy three strokes. Balls down the line went to Danny Dwyer, Dale Burge 72, Craig Hall 74, Geoff McKinnon 75, Ian Balfour, Brett Stubbs, Peter Burgess 76, John Bolge, Ross Winkler, Michael Grist 77 and John Hassett 78 on a count back from Mick Herrald, Warren Turner and John Diaper. Nearest the pins went to Terry Lund and Ian Balfour. The golfer with the least putts on the day was Craig Hall with an incredibly low 24 putts. Obviously super quick greens with tough pin placements suit Craig’s game. The winner of the ball raffle was Paddy McCaughan’s group. The winner of the ladies event was Faye Maynard who put together an excellent round to compile 31 Stableford points. Balls went to Melinda Martin with 30 points and Shirley Thomas with 28 points. Nearest the pin for the ladies were Ann Poole and Sue Wakefield. A special mention this week goes to one of Woorayl Golf Club’s most popular members who puts so much into the club; life member Brian Wilson celebrates his 60th birthday on Thursday. Happy Birthday from all of the members Brian!
Woorayl Ladies IT was lovely to see more ladies coming back to golf and enjoying our good run of early spring weather. Stableford was the event for the day and the A Grade winner was Anne Grist (18) 29 points on a count back from Shirley Thomas. Good to see Anne is over her injury.
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round. The weather was lovely and the course was very good and we enjoyed the golf. Winner on the day was Jan Roberts with 51 nett. Runner-up was Faye Le Page with 52 nett. Putting went to Gwen Heppell with 30 putts. B Grade winner was ever reliable Jenny Riseley (25) 28 points. Down the Line ball winners go to Shirley Thomas 29 points and Thel Scoble and Sue Wakefield on a count back from Carol Johnson and Joan Smith with 27 points. Nearest the Pins go to Jo Fennell on eight, Thel Scoble on 11 and Sue Wakefield on 17. Next week is Monthly Medal. Hope to see a few more ladies at golf as the course is very good condition.
Wonthaggi ON a lovely Saturday afternoon we played a stroke event with a field of 78 players. Welcome back Shane Sartori with the smooth swing. A Grade winner was G. Hewlett 69 net, B Grade S. Sartori 70 net, C Grade G. Moresco 72 net. Balls down the line: P. Furborough, B. Burke 71; Hoops, G. Murrells, P. Schultz, K. Russell 72; K. Green, D. Tiley, K. Bayley, D. Williams 73; I. Baker, B. Fennell 74. Nearest the pins: 2nd G. Crawford, 8th M. Stanes, 13th I. Murrells, 17th K. Bayley. This week’s event is monthly medal and I am sure we will have plenty of players. Spring means a great golf course and footy finals in the air. Let’s hope Dalyston and the mighty Bombers both have wins. Great golfing and I look forward to seeing you all during the week.
Stableford event in near perfect weather conditions last Wednesday. Marg Danks sponsored this event. The winner of A Grade with 30 points was Nancy Sperling. B Grade was won by Julie Howard, also with 30 points, who had a very lucky day with the putter. Fran O’Brien won C Grade with 32 points. Julie Howard was also the recipient of the coveted Grandmother’s Trophy with the best overall nett score. She won this on a count back from Nancy Sperling. To be eligible for this event you have to be a grandmother which rules out some players.
Presentations are made later in the year. Balls down the line were won by Trish Owen, Marg Berry and Coral Gray with 29 points, Gwen Chapman 28, and Shirley Welsford, Colleen Touzel and Wendy Parker on 27 points on a count back from two other players. Nearest the pins were won by Trish Owen and Helen Mackenzie. Hannah Martin won the nine hole competition with 14 points. Saturday August 31 winner: Di Williams 31 points. Down the line balls: Fran O’Brien 29 and Marilyn Williams 27 points
Winners: from left, Julie Howard B Grade and the Grandmother’s Trophy, and Nancy Sperling A Grade with sponsor Marg Danks.
magpie scaring the unsuspecting players on the first fairway which then hides and dive bombs again on the ninth green. Oh this is a very discerning magpie only giving attention to two special players (Marg Johnson and Annie Tschiderer)! So please be careful and wear a hat. To the par event of
the day and the two winners came from the same group of Marg Johnson (11) -3 with two of her shots giving her NTP on the second and eighth and her playing partner Julie Evens (24) also -3. Well done Julie who played some steady golf. BDL J. Evens -3, M. Johnson -3, J. Jeeves -5, M. Ryan -5, A. Poulton -6, G. prentice -7.
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Runners-up were Norrie Little (20) and Beryl Brown (25) who finished with 35 points. Congratulations to Jenny Pollard who was close to the hole on the first and won the Lucy May’s voucher. Beryl Brown was nearest the pin on the fourth and had a terrific shot on the 13th to nearly score a hole in one again. The lucky winners of the sponges, kindly baked by Barb Walker, were Beryl Brown, Pauline Howe, Heather Grist and Norrie Little. A beautiful sunny day enticed seven girls out to play on Saturday. Although the course had dried a lot the scores were average with a three way count back on 27points. Marg Harper (34) was the winner, Lee Clements (12) the runner up and Kath Welsh (26) missed out. No nearest the pins were won on the day. Next Wednesday, September 3 will be a Stroke event and September’s Monthly Medal with Kath Welsh and Marg Harper sending the field out. Soup or salad rolls will be available depending on the weather.
THERE were 37 players on Saturday, August 30 for par competition, with trophies by Alan and Doug McIvor. A Grade: S. Rose (6 hcp) +2, G. Jones +1, P. Vanagtmaal sq, R. Spokes sq, T. O’Neill -1, T. Herbert -1, L. Guilfoyle -1, R. Ludenia -2, P. Hopkins -2, T. Fowles -2, T. Marotti -2. B Grade: L. Kibble (32 hcp) +2. Nearest the pin: 1st T. Fowles, 7th T. Fowles, 10th S. Rose, 13th S. Rose. Tuesday’s winner was I. Cash 38 pts and Thursday’s winner was C. Clements 32 pts. Grand final day 10am shotgun start, pie and a pot for tipsters. SGDGA 4B championships, Korumburra, September 14.
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SPRING is nearly here for our golf days.
EIGHT pairs played in a 4BBB Stableford event last Wednesday in glorious warmth and sunshine. Julie Brannaghan (19) and Janice Follett (45) combined well to win with a great score of 39 points.
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Indoor Golf and Manna Gum at Broadbeach. Winners were Peter Walsh (13) and Andrew Smith (17) with a total of 69 points. Kevin Castwood (13) and Peter Brownlie (15) were runners up with 66 points. NTP: Dylan Clark on the fourth, Ivy Ruby seventh, Ian Murchie fourteenth and Doug Clemann sixteenth. DTL Balls : Chris Leaver, Bryan McCorkell, Ian Murchie, Ron Paice, Col Sperling, Colin Bear, Keith Finney, Mick Oliver, Bruce Cathie, Mike Street, John Moor, Neil McKenzie, Jim Arnott and Gerry Mooney.
ON Saturday a big field took part in a Stableford competition in beautiful spring like conditions. A Grade and the Super Comp were taken out by Oliver Stone playing off five with 35 points. Peter Jaspers (15) won B Grade with 32 points and Ron Hopcraft (22) was successful in C Grade with 34 points. Tom Sorrell had the irons working well to be NTP on both the 14th and 16th holes. Other NTP’s were Ron Martin on the fourth and Gordon Morrison on the seventh. DTL Balls : Craig Nuske, Barry Attwood, Peter Hobson, Ken Wardle, Peter Rayson, Jon Smith, Trevor Rickard, Chris Leaver, Tom Sorrell, Tom Williamson, Craig Hams, Michael Thomas , Andy Bassett, Bryan McCorkell, Ian Barlow and Brian Fennessy. Last Tuesday’s Stableford competition was jointly sponsored by Cafe Tsunami in Inverloch and I Choose Awesome also in Inverloch. Chris Leaver took the honours for the day with 36 points. NTP: Peter Cannon on the fourth, Chris Leaver seventh, Bruce Hutton fourteenth and Michael Thomas sixteenth. DTL Balls : Peter Hobson, Jon Smith, Michael Thomas, Bruce Hutton, Peter Cannon, Ian Murchie, Barry Stevens and Alan Adcock. On Thursday an Aggregate Pairs Stableford event was sponsored by Inverloch
Leongatha Ladies TWENTY eight women played in a very low scoring
Winners: left to right, A Grade winner Marg Johnson, B Grade winner Julie Evens. The stall will be in action and there is a committee meeting after presentations. On Wednesday, September 10 the Associates AGM will be held after a round of Canadian Foursomes. Players are asked to arrive between 9 and 9.15 for golf and then the meeting should commence about 2.30. Dot West will be sponsoring the trophies for that day. A reminder of the 18 hole Doris Chambers Foursomes
on September 24. Please write your names on the list and then a seeded time sheet will be prepared nearer the date. The winners will play at Long Island on p October 24. Our Club website has been re-vamped so have a look and keep up with the latest news at www.korum- p burragolf.com.au The Club also has a Facebook page for those who are interested.
Winners: from left, Julie Brannaghan, Janice Follett and Jenny Blackmore enjoyed their round of golf at Korumburra last Wednesday. Julie and Janice won the 4BBB event with a score of 39 points.
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thestar.com.au Leongatha WEDNESDAY, August 27 saw the monthly triples in action. The numbers were down on the number of teams entered but this did not deter the keenness of the day’s bowling. Winners were the Leongatha team of J. Pendergast (s), J. Richards and E. Coulter with four wins plus 53. Runners-up were the Korumburra team of A. Robertson (s), P. Sparks and K. Watson also
Tarwin Lower SAME old, same old! Again the Tarwin bowlers were winners at Meeniyan. Bill, Steve and Mick once again brought home the meat trays. Well done guys and they stated how they have enjoyed the bowling days and hospitality of the Meeniyan Bowling Club. Thanks Meeniyan.
with four wins plus 24. Best last game went to the Mirboo North team of P. Stimson (s), M. Arnold and R. Zempenski with plus 12. Landmark sponsored the day and the club thanks it for its valued support. The three bottles of wine provided by Stockdale and Leggo were won by the Foster team of Les, Frank and Rosia, and again the club thanks it for its valued support. Saturday, August 30 the social bowls was in action and the winners were Ray
Saunders and Don McIntyre with two wins, a draw and plus 16. Runners-up were Ray McGannon and Delma Dean also with two wins, a draw plus 14. Don’t forget this Friday night is the club’s opening dinner, 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Saturday, September 6 is the club’s 2014-15 official opening day, 1pm start, uniform where possible. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.
Friday roll ups are improving in both the number of members participating and the achievements with the bowling. Also the many and varied raffle prizes are certainly a hit. Remember, be there or be square. Sunday, September 14 is the club’s Opening Day. Members to be at the club
by 12.30 for a 1pm start. Uniforms of course. Please bring a plate for a cuppa after. Tarwin Triples will commence on Wednesday, September 10 and will be held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Please be sure to advise if you are not able to attend the upcoming practice games for both women and/or men.
• Leongatha badminton
Tense finals action SEMI final night of Leongatha badminton produced some epic matches and close results which left many involved on the edge of their seats. The Kangaroos versus Tigers’ semi final had everything. After the three doubles sets were completed scores were level. Frank Dekker won the first singles, then the Kangaroos’ Gary McGrath won the second singles, leaving the Tigers one point up. Brayden Krohn, who relishes pressure, stepped up to the occasion and narrowly defeated Rodney Wyatt 15/9, and the match to the Tigers by seven points. The second semi final
Foster golf CONDITIONS were calm and fine throughout the week allowing for some perfect golfing weather. Tuesday, August 26 was a Men’s Stableford with a small field playing. John Mathers won with 34 points. DTL: Chris Foulds. NTP: John Mathers. Thursday, August 28 was a Men’s Stableford. Glorious conditions greeted golfers for the Stableford competition. John Stone made a fine return to form with 41 poits. DTL: Noel Black, John Mathers and Geoff Prue. Friday, August 29 was a Chicken Run Stableford. The Chicken Run was finally able to be completed from the previous week. Kevin Flett took home the chook with 18 poits. DTL: Shaun Chaseling, Lloyd McKenzie, Geoff Knott and Col Pulham. NTP: Steven Studham. Saturday, August 30 was a Men’s Foursomes Championships sponsored by SEJ Real Estate. The winners of the scratch event and the championship were Jim Freeman and Tony Vanin with a gross score of 81. The winners of the nett score were youngsters Shaun Chaseling and Dylan Williams with nett 74 ½. DTL: Cam Downing and
again saw the Bombers dominate due to the brilliance of the unstoppable Greg ‘The Stig’ Marshman. Winning all his sets, his leadership set up the emphatic victory. Roger Callister and Jim Newton were great support for Greg. The Hawks still have another chance and look set to destroy the Tigers next week. In the B Grade semi finals the Saints pulled off a surprise victory over top team the Blues, to go straight into the grand final. Leonie Degnan and Karsten Krohn combined well to set up the win. Chris Holt had a good singles win for the Blues. Finally the flu ravaged Bulldogs just managed to get their side on the court
and to everyone’s surprise pulled off a miraculous victory by a mere 10 points. Glen O’Neill produced one of his best matches for the season and had terrific support from partner Leanne Wilkinson. Their opponents the Swans were gallant in defeat, Guilia Joyce and Tracey Ryan trying hard until the last point. A reminder to all players that our presentation dinner is on September 13 at the Leongatha RSL beginning at 6.30pm.
Peter Dight, Jim Freeman, Tony Vanin, Peter Wright, Owen Kindellan. NTP: Dylan Williams, Phil Schofield, Kris Drangsholt, Shaun Chaseling and Greg Paine. Members and Golfers Draws The winner of the draw was Richard Johnston who wasn’t present. The draw will jackpot to $600 this coming Friday. The Saturday golfers draw was won by Kevin Morris who wasn’t on hand to collect the $400. Jackpots to $420 next week. Shaun Chaseling and Dylan Williams were the winners of the card draw to collect the six pack of beer. Coming Events Thursday, September 4 – Stableford, Friday, September 5 – Chicken Run, Friday September 5 – Members Cash Draw 6:30pm – 8pm - $600, Saturday, September 6 – Monthly Medal Stroke, Pat McKay Trophy, Saturday, September 6 – Golfers Cash Draw 5:30pm - $420, Tuesday, September 9 – Stableford.
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South Gippsland Women’s Golf SOUTH Gippsland’s top women golfers competed last week in Golf Victoria’s annual Country Teams event played over three days across various
Results
A Grade: Bombers 4/95 d Hawks 2/76, Tigers 4/93 d Kangaroos 2/86. B Grade: Saints 3/63 d Blues 1/52, Bulldogs 3/77 d Swans 2/67. The first day of play on Monday, August 25 at Spring Valley saw the first round against Ballarat result in a 4-3 win after some lovely golf and hard fought matches. South Gippsland lost to Goulburn Valley in the second round of the day again after some very tough matches. Tuesday 26 at Woodlands was a beautiful day and the matches against the eventual winner, Western, saw some great golf played. Western was very strong and South Gippsland recorded its second loss. Peninsula/Kingswood hosted the final day’s play with heavy fog delaying the start of play by two hours. In a tense finish South Gippsland drew with Northern which resulted in the team finishing in third position to ensure it retain its place in Division Two next year. The winners from each division were presented with the Alice L. Coltman Cups. Winners: Division One, South Western District; Division Two, Western District; and Division Three, Dalhousie District. Next year the competition will be played from August 24 to 26 with South Gippsland matches to take place at Rossdale, Settlers Run and Victoria Golf Courses.
Inverloch OUR last Mixed Winter Bowls was held on Wednesday with 33 players waving the winter season goodbye. Two games of 12 ends were played producing two teams that won both games and one team that drew both games on the last end. The runners-up were Christine Gillman, Mal Marshall, Malcolm Scott and Graeme Pope. Congratulations to the winners Bob Huntley, John Madden and Dave Roberts. Our Club Season Opening has held on Saturday, August 30 under springtime conditions. There were 46 entrants signed on to play a 15 end game of mixed social bowls to begin the 2014-2015 season. The Number One green, which has been rested through the winter, was used for this event and bowled well. The day began with a nearest-the-spider roll, won by organizer Rob Howard who despatched his bowls rather late in the event and had a little help from those who followed. The more serious bowling began with opening bowl and jack of the new season rolled by the Men’s and Ladies’ Club Champions, Dave Roberts and Anne Tschiderer. This was followed by a game of 15 ends played as fours and triples on six rinks. Congratulations to the winners with seven shots up and 10 ends won Nellie Martin (S), Rob Howard, Joan Hitchens and Marlene Jenkins. Runners-up with six shots up and eight ends were Dave Roberts (S), Brian Phillipson, Edith Perrett and Laurie Gabell. Raffles were won by Gail Burge, Jim Scott, Joyce Arnold, Lorraine Dowson, Judy Parker and Pam Sutcliffe. A delightful afternoon tea was provided by the tireless ladies of the Inverloch Bowling Club, and a good time was had by all to mark the start of a landmark year at Inverloch, when the building update and extensions are completed. Now that the Summer Bowling Season has commenced, the Men’s Social Bowls moves to Thursdays beginning this Thursday, September 4 at 12.30pm. Names must be in by 11.30 am. Ladies Social Bowls are now held on Wednesdays, beginning this Wednesday, September 3. Names in by 11.30 am for
Above: Club Opening winners: from left, Marlene Jenkins, Joan Hitchens, Rob Howard and Nellie Martin. Right: First jack: club champions Anne Tschiderer and Dave Roberts have the honour of rolling the first jack and bowls of the summer season on the re-opened number one green.
Above: Club Opening runners-up: from left, Brian Phillipson, Edith Perrett, Laurie Gabell and Dave Roberts. Left: Seasons end: winners of the final Wednesday Mixed Winter Bowls for the season are, from left, Bob Huntley, Dave Roberts and John Madden. a 12.30 start. Bowls attire please, ladies. All ladies are invited to attend the first Ladies Meeting for the season to be held at 10.00am on Wednesday, September 3. This is the time
to discuss any issues or clarify any items that maybe on your agenda. A good opportunity to share ideas and ensure everyone knows what is going on as the business end of the season rapidly approaches.
There will be a Special General Meeting held on Tuesday, September 16 at 7.30pm. Members are asked to check their email or mail for further details or please refer the posted notices at the club.
• WONTHAGGI TABLE TENNIS
Combi’s and Sevens fight it out WONTHAGGI A Grade teams Combi’s (Bruce Harmer, Steve Anstey) and Sevens (Fred deBondt, Averil Roberts) played out a close match last week. Bruce and Steve won the all important doubles and came in with a 3-2 win. Inverloch (Glenn Bolam, Case de Bondt) have replaced Daffodils (Luke Anstey, Sebastian Vethanayagam) in top position on the ladder after their 4-1 win. The A Grade matches are tight every week and
the standard is at an all time high. A Reserve teams continue to see-saw, with surprise results a regular happening. No team is a stand out winner and the bye each week will make it difficult to predict a final four until the end of the first round. New players this season, Paul Dwyer, Daniel Chetland, Sam Watson and Catherine Rogerson are making waves. B Grade has now completed three weeks of the spring competition and two teams are leading the way. They are Reptiles (James Britt, Darcy Al-
lamby) and B.A.M (Max Jupp, Beau Allamby). This could change, with some determined and very competitive young players looking to make the finals.
Ladders
A Grade Inverloch ................ 12 11 (45) Daffodils ..................8 10 (54) Spitfires ....................8 8 (34) Combi’s ....................8 8 (43) Hit it On ....................4 8 (44) Sevens .......................4 8 (41) No. 1 (bye) ................4 7 (36) A Reserve Ramp it Up .............12 17 (58) Chettie’s Team ........12 15 (58) The Terrors ...............8 19 (70) Juicy Legends ...........8 15 (55) Tripper Snippers.........4 11 (46) Smashers (bye)...........4 10 (41) First Timers Rock.......0 10 (54) B Grade Reptiles ..................12 12 (25)
B.A.M. ....................12 12 (24) Premier Players .......4 7 (15) Bandicoots ...............4 6 (17) The Dominators ....... 4 3 (9) The Vipers.................0 5 (13)
Leading players A Grade Justin Licis ...................... 7 (30) Bruce Harmer.................. 6 (24) Case de Bondt ................. 5 (21) Dick Holwerda ................ 4 (18) A Reserve Catherine Rogerson ......... 6 (20) Sam Watson .................... 6 (19) Paul Dwyer ..................... 6 (18) B Grade Rory Gow ....................... 6 (12) James Britt .......................5 (11) Max Jupp ........................ 5 (10) Darcy Allamby ................ 4 (9) Hayden Brown ................ 4 (9) Beau Allamby ................. 4 (8)
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BEST WISHES MIRBOO NORTH FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB FOR YOUR GRAND FINALS Meet the Mirboo North A Grade netball team MIRBOO North will play Boolarra on Saturday for the Mid Gippsland A Grade premiership. Here’s how the Tigers will line up.
DANI HILLIAR Position WA Tireless and courageous player who never gives up and works hard all day. Great play maker who creates plenty of drive. Has excellent vision with great passes into the goal ring.
JESSIE HOLLAND - Captain/ Coach - Position GA Brings lots of experience into the team with excellent goaling skills. Has great movement and works extremely hard creating space in the ring. Very accurate in front of goals. A wonderful leader out on court.
ABBEY NASH Position WD Excellent defender with great skills. Reads the play extremely well. Applies great pressure taking many telling intercepts. Another player who gives great drive out of defence. A good team player who never gives up.
ALICE PRATT Position C A tireless player who runs all day. Shows great consistency and is very reliable. Gives enormous drive all over the court. Very quick and athletic player. Also feeds into the goalers beautifully and creates many turnovers in defence.
AMY HOGHTON Position GS First year in A Grade and youngest team member. She has improved each week, with great positioning in the ring and pulls the ball in from everywhere. She is a force to be reckoned with in that goal circle. She works beautifully with Jessie.
Tigers bounce back REIGNING premier, Mirboo North, employed a steely resolve and an adventurous spirit to easily defeat Boolarra by 78 points in the preliminary final at Ronald Reserve, Morwell East, on Saturday and making up for the previous weekend’s dismal performance.
Mirboo North now meets Newborough in a repeat of last year’s grand final, to decide the 2014 Mid Gippsland premiership at Morwell East, this Saturday. The Tigers quickly reversed their terrible second semi-final form against the Bulldogs, with accountable defence, ferocious tackling and daringly robust play-on football. Following convincing victories of 129, 22 and 90 points over the Tigers this season, Newborough has every right to consider itself a red hot favourite, to secure its first senior flag since 2003. However, heartbreakingly losing the last two grand finals by seven and four points respectively, may cast doubts into the Doggies’ minds, if Mirboo North can apply maximum pressure throughout the match. Mirboo North is fully aware it must upgrade its standard of play from bourgeois to five stars, in order to cut the mustard against the brilliant Bulldogs. Can the mighty Tigers go back-to-back, the way they did in 2006 and 2007? Only time will tell. Spectators paid a record MGFL preliminary final gate of $13,149. Mirboo North had most of the play in the opening quarter. The Tigers brought in Liam Nash and Ben Ah Mat for the do or die clash, to replace Jacob Blair and the injured Dane McGennisken. Kicking into a gentle easterly, a smart goal off the pack to Mirboo North’s champion full forward, Tim Traill, was soon answered by a long shot from Boolarra’s gun spearhead, Chris Stasinowsky.
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Hitting it hard: Mirboo North’s Matt Holland goes hard at the ball in the big win by the Tigers over Boolarra. Holland and others inspired the team to a great win. Photo - markdrury.fotomerchant.com Then, Kallum Nash slotted the Tigers’ second on a tight angle from a free kick. That helped give Mirboo North a 10 point advantage at the first break. Coach Troy Hamilton was delighted with his side’s work ethic into the breeze and especially praised the desperation and coordination of the back six. Rapid fire second term goals to Kris Berchtold, Traill, Matt Holland and Luke Palmer, opened the game up for the Tigers and set the flat footed Demons back on their heels. With Holland, Ah Mat, Jake and Liam Nash, Josh Taylor, Shane Peters, Palmer and skipper, Damien Turner, running amok through the midfield and around the packs, Mirboo North was consistently stringing quality possessions together. It was one way traffic in favour of the Tigers and the stumbling Demons were failing to man up and beginning to resemble a rabble. Daniel Metcalf, Jack Battersby, Andrew Thorpe,
Steven Fox, Mark Van Dyke, Matt Buglisi and veteran, Nick Hider, were all battling hard for the Demons, but their forcefulness couldn’t match the Tigers’ productivity. Troy Tobin finally booted Boolarra’s second goal after marking a short pass from Metcalf, in a brave attempt to keep the Demons in the contest. But when Palmer cunningly snapped another for Mirboo North and Peters followed with a behind, the Tigers took a convincing 37 point lead into the long break. Boolarra had successfully come back from similar halftime deficits against Trafalgar and Yinnar, to record courageous wins in its elimination final and first semi-final appearances. But this time it wasn’t to be; there was no spring left in the Demons’ step and the Tigers just kept on rolling towards their second successive grand final berth. Alex Windsor, Drew Gardener and Dwayne Gunn were superb in defence for the Tigers, repelling nearly all of Boolarra’s inside 50 entries
goals, Kallum Nash and Palmer scored three each and the irrepressible Holland, slammed home two beauties on the run. The Mirboo North Thirds team tackles Newborough in the grand final this Saturday and is hoping to follow in the footsteps of the 2011 team which defeated the Bulldogs by 24 points. The Bulldogs defeated Yinnar by 31 points in the preliminary final on Saturday.
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ANGIE ROGERS Team manager. Experienced netball brain who has helped get the girls into the Grand Final.
Newborough goals: Joel Mitchell 4, Anthony Rosato 2, Liam O’Farrell 1, Jace Paulet 1. Newborough best: Joel Mitchell, Anthony Rosato, Jace Paulet, Liam Michie, Joshua Ryan, Joshua Clerks. Mirboo North goals: Riley Oddy 2, Fraser Austin 1, Darcy Linforth 1, Wesley Graeme 1, David Robb. Mirboo North best: Wesley Graeme, Riley Oddy, Kyle Wilson, Jayden Hohmann, Brock Thomson, Shannon Kennedy.
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Alberton netball 2nd Semi final Saturday, August 30 A Grade – KorumburraBena v Dalyston
Great grab: Town wing attack Olivia Trease got to the ball ahead of St Laurence wing defence Alexia Vandelft during the LDNA 15 and Under preliminary final on Saturday.
LDNA netball THE Preliminary finals were held on Saturday, August 30 with some closely contested games being played.
13 & Under: Mirboo North Purple 19 d Mirboo North Gold 18. 15 & Under: Town Black 27 d St Laurence Blue 25. C Grade: Mirboo North 45 d Meeniyan & District Yellow 38. B Grade: Mt Eccles Navy 47 d Town Black 37.
Grand finals this Saturday, September 6
Grand finals will be played this Saturday at the Leongatha & District Netball Association courts as follows: 11am: 13 & Under - Meeniyan & District v Mirboo North. 12 noon: 15 & Under - Mirboo North v Town Black. 1pm: C Grade - Meeniyan & District Blue v Mirboo North. B Grade - Mt Eccles White v Mt Eccles Navy. 2.15pm: A Grade - Town Green v St Laurence.
A very physical start to the game, with neither team backing away from a contest. KB took an early lead through strong defence and accurate goaling. KB passed down the court hard, sharp and fast! Dalyston’s goalers appeared reluctant to shoot passing the ball out of the circle two or three times before they looked at the post. K-B had a slight lead at quarter time. K-B 10 D 7. Another very physical quarter with each player on the court holding their ground and not giving away an inch. Fast athletic game from skilled players all over the court. K-B increased their lead marginally during the quarter. Well positioned passing into the circle from the centre court players despite the body on body tight defence from Dalyston defenders. K-B 20 D 14. No changes to either side. Inaccurate shooting from Dalyston early in the third meant the gap between the two teams widened. KB reading the play better than Dalyston who seemed to have lost a bit of momentum. K-B 33 D 22. Dalyston came out after some changes firing in the final quarter. They found some extra drive and determination to not want to play next week. But K-B didn’t give up
easily, Christie Hillberg steadied her girls and K-B came out winners 44 to Dalyston 30.
1st Semi final Sunday, August 31 A Grade - Fish Creek v Phillip Island
The game started at a frantic pace, both teams passing the ball quickly up and down the court. Score going goal for goal. Great defence from PI with their GD Emily saw PI take the front and the pressure continued with a zone press in the centre third making it difficult for FC to get the ball down the court. Accurate shooting from PI shooters saw them with a mini lead late in the quarter, their GA Kate Sidebottom was in every bit of their play. Phillip Island 12 to Fish Creek 6. Changes to the Fish Creek line up saw a younger player take the centre position and they scored two quick goals and then they kept on coming. Play became very physical from both teams but FC fought that little bit harder and all of a sudden scores were even. The lead changed hands many times with accurate shooting and tight defence from both teams. There were turnovers everywhere. Fish Creek 22 to Phillip Island 21. FC struggled to break the PI press again early but great patience eventually resulted in goals. PI responded back with great defence to bring the scores
back to even. The crowd became more involved but there were costly turnovers from both teams and tension was high. Scores level 33 all at three-quarter time. In a bold move FC swapped their GK Maddi Kerr to GS and Emma Watkins from their 17 & Unders came on into GD. Two quick goals to PI suggests this may not have been a good idea. Excellent movement and accurate shooting from PI GS Ashlea Bell saw PI continue to take control of the game. FC had a late injury time to bring their original shooter back on the court and allowed both teams to regroup a little. The game got tougher PI GD and FC GA being issued warnings to settle. What a great game of netball from both teams. Phillip Island 46 defeating Fish Creek 39.
13&Under: InverlochKongwak 40 d MDU 14. Sunday, August 31 A Grade: Fish Creek 39 lt Phillip Island 46. B Grade: Dalyston 38 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 56. C Grade: Tarwin 33 d
Fish Creek 21. 17&Under: Fish Creek 24 d Foster 22. 15&Under: Foster 27 d Phillip Island 14. 13&Under: Fish Creek 21 d KorumburraBena 18.
Results
Semi finals Saturday, August 30 A Grade: KorumburraBena 44 d Dalyston 30. B Grade: MDU 30 lt Korumburra-Bena 35. C Grade: InverlochKongwak 39 d Korumburra-Bena 33. 17&Under: MDU 34 d Dalyston 26. 15&Under: InverlochKongwak 31 d Korumburra-Bena 26.
High flyer: Korumburra-Bena’s Kimberley Hillberg defends Dalyston’s Tess Angarane.
Gippsland netball Qualifying final Saturday, August 30
A Grade: Sale 36 d Traralgon 30. B Grade: Morwell 34 lt Moe 40. C Grade: Morwell 39 d Moe 17. Under 17: Traralgon 27 d Maffra 17. Under 15: Moe 32 d Maffra 29. Under 13: Wonthaggi Power 30 d Moe 27.
Elimination final Sunday, August 31
A Grade: Drouin 42 lt Moe 45. B Grade: Drouin 39 d Bairnsdale 59. C Grade: Wonthaggi Power 34 lt Sale 36. Under 17: Sale 41 d Bairnsdale 20. Under 15: Sale 25 lt Bairnsdale 28. Under 13: Bairnsdale 18 lt Traralgon 26.
A Grade: Ashlea Bell takes a shot for Island defended by FC’s Maddison Kerr.
Defence: Town’s Meg Minogue in goal defence tried to stop St Laurence goal attack Nikya Wright from getting the ball to the ring during Saturday’s LDNA 15 and Under preliminary final.
MDU FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB NETBALL COACHES REQUIRED FOR 2015 B, C, 17&U, 15&U and 13&U Applications close September 15. Expressions of Interest to Tanya Thorson via email t.thorson@bigpond.com
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Life member: Leongatha Football/Netball Club’s (netball division) new life member Kate McCarthy is pictured right with Natalie Anderson who was the inaugural life member of the netball. Kate was presented with her medal at Friday night’s vote count. Kate also won the best and fairest in A Grade while Zac Vernon as predicted won the vote count for the Parrots in the seniors.
Korumburra-Bena A Grade team: back from left, Brylie Wilson, Gemma Dixon, Kimberly Hillberg, Christie Hillberg, Emma Kyle and Alana Bassett. Front from left, Jacqueline Snooks and Angela Croatto.
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What’s in a name?
By Sarah Vella
THE Korumburra Football and Netball Club has proposed to change its name to the Giants and adopt similar colours to the AFL team of the same name.
Call it: this possum knows how to play ball.
This begs the question why sporting clubs, particularly football clubs, all seem to have similar names and colours of the national league. Locally, we have some unique exceptions such as Parrots and Panthers but otherwise the names are all very similar. One reason I was given for this is because perhaps if the jumpers are already being made, it is cheaper than having one designed and manufac-
Best and Fairest: from left, 17 and Under winner Foster’s Kelsey Angwin (left) and runner-up MDU’s Lauren Redpath, with Andrew Newton (Alex Scott).
tured from scratch. Other than that, I can only assume familiarity is the key, for example, if I barrack for the Melbourne Demons, am I more likely to follow MDU locally? I have all the gear already, so sure. We even have two Magpies in the same league, and up until recently two Bulldogs, which is why KBFNC made the move to change its name and colours. So here in lies the question, why not branch out? Stand out from the crowd? Make your own identity as a club. The first suggestion from this office for a new name was Cougars, which was quickly quashed: too close to Panthers. The second was Possums. Can you image barracking for a team called the Possums? I can.
There are plenty of animals to choose from. The Taipans. The Quokkas. The Emus. The Galahs. The Budgies. The Cheetahs. The Huntsmans. The Dingos. The Blue Tongues. The Platypuses. And it doesn’t have to be an animal, what about the Stockmen, the Eucalypts or the Turbines? There are plenty of original monikers to choose from. The idea has been floated for Korumburra Bena to change its name, and it is probably as good as decided on a new one. For me, I think it really missed an opportunity to create its own identity and not just be like everyone else. It’s not too late to become the Possums. “Go Possums” doesn’t really rub though!
Rising Stars football: from left, Josh Hopkins, Jack Taylor, Johan Van Zanen (winner), Mitchell Green and Ethan Park.
Alberton Football Netball League Junior presentation IN a Brownlow style vote count at the Inverloch Football Netball Club rooms on Wednesday night, August 20 the Alberton Football Netball
League revealed its junior champions. For the first time the league combined the netball and football presentations consistent with its deter-
mination that netball and football be seen as equal. Each club was allocated a table at the alcohol free presentation which featured key officials and the top prospects from each club.
Rising Stars netball: from left, Elicia Garham (Tarwin), Lauren Redpath (MDU) (winner), Shannon Danckert (Fish Creek), and Britt Roffey (Foster). Best and Fairest: from left, Thirds’ winner Max Barton of IK polled 24 votes, pictured with Andrew Newton.
Best and Fairest: from left, Fourths’ Nicolas Wylie, (Korumburra-Bena) with Andrew Newton (Alex Scott, major sponsors).
LEONGATHA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB INC SEEKING THE SERVICES OF A COACH FOR OUR SENIOR FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THE 2015 SEASON. Consideration will be given to either a playing or non playing coach.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE ALSO INVITED FOR THE COACHING POSITIONS OF THE RESERVES AND UNDER 18 GRADES. Best and Fairest: from left, 15 and Under runner-up Kayla Redpath (MDU) with winner Keighley Starrett (Foster) and Andrew Newton, (Alex Scott, major sponsors).
Leading goal kickers: from left, Thirds’ Nathan Bainbridge (Dalyston) left) and Fourths’ Darcy Brosnan (Dalyston).
For further information or to express interest in these positions, please contact the LFNC president, Mal Mackie on 0408 512 034. Expressions of interest are to be submitted by 12/09/2014.
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• Inverloch-Kongwak v Phillip Island
I-K shattered THE year came to a crashing halt for Inverloch-Kongwak with its first semi final loss to Phillip Island on Sunday at Stony Creek.
All over the ground it was beaten, convincingly. The margin at the final siren was 109 points on a day on which there could be no excuse for playing the best football. On Monday, sorrows were being drowned with Mad Monday in full swing in the aching heart of the seaside town. Phillip Island gets another chance to meet Dalyston in the grand final when it comes up against Kilcunda-Bass in the preliminary final next Saturday. It ran all over the top of I-K in the first semi. I-K did everything it could and Ben Soumalis tried to lift his players and encourage them to stick to the game plan. Positional changes were made in an attempt to change the course of the game. Aiden Cuff was given a spell in the ruck but to no avail. Phillip Island was strong, strong and stronger. Its onballers were aggressive at the ball, hungrier. Kimber dominated all day and fed the ball out
cleanly to the runners. The team had run and spread; it controlled the momentum of the game and had more numbers at every contest. The only I-K player who could be said to win his position was Lucas McMillan with four goals. For Phillip Island, Riordan kicked six, Van Brummelen and Runnalls four each and many other team mates contributed to the 24 goals. Phillip Island impressed all onlookers on Sunday against what is regarded as a highly competitive opponent. The win puts it in good stead as the end of the season sharpens.
1ST SEMI FINAL SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 SENIORS Phillip Island 24.15.159 d Inverloch-Kongwak 7.8.50 Phillip Island goals: S. Riordan 6, B. Van Brummelen 4, B. Runnalls 4, T. Cole 2, J. Taylor 2, M. Wright 1, W. Van Diemen 1, M. Price 1, J. Van Zanen 1, A. Edwards 1, J. Taylor 1. Phillip Island best: S. Riordan, J. Taylor, M. Duiker, S. Taylor, J. Youle, B. Kimber. Inverloch-Kongwak goals: L. McMillan 4, C. Terlich 1, T. Wyatt 1, T. Lonsdale 1. Inverloch-Kongwak best: A. Seccull, C. Terlich, S. Scott, B. Hender, D. Lawton, J. Clottu.
RESERVES Kilcunda-Bass 8.4.52 d Dalyston 5.8.38 Kilcunda-Bass goals: B. Egeberg 3, D. Crawford 2, D. Clay 1, B. Ridgeway 1, S. Johnstone 1. Kilcunda-Bass best: J. Joyce, C. Smith, D. Crawford, S. Lucas, D. Shepherd, T. Coad. Dalyston goals: P. Dunlop 2, J. Sheerin 1, D. Pruysers 1, R.
Davey 1. Dalyston best: T. Davey, M. Loughridge, R. Beaton, J. RayAngarane, A. Wallis, S. Joma.
THIRDS Fish Creek 16.20.116 d Korumburra-Bena 0.2.2 Fish Creek goals: K. Byers 5, J. Buckland 5, G. Staley 2, J. Flanders 1, G. Park 1, B. Harfield/Park 1, O. Straw 1. Fish Creek best: J. Buckland, J. O’Sullivan, J. Clifton, R. McGannon, J. Macri, B. Harfield-Park. Korumburra-Bena best: J. Celebrine, J. Harris, Z. Walker, C. Hansen, H. Suckling, C. Trewin.
FOURTHS Fish Creek 5.6.36 d Korumburra-Bena 2.7.19 Fish Creek goals: S. Flanders 2, C. Buckland 1, B. Mitchell 1, M. McGannon 1. Fish Creek best: M. McGannon, A. Denbrok, S. Flanders, B. Rogers, L. Howard, A. Tracy. Korumburra-Bena goals: B. Patterson 1, A. Walker 1. Korumburra-Bena best: B. Patterson, J. Hill, R. Dixon, J. Celebrine, J. Wyhoon, T. Hanegraaf.
Run and spread: Phillip Island’s T. Cole shows the kind of pace that allowed his team to run all over Inverloch-Kongwak on Sunday.
Outclassed: Phillip Island winning even when outnumbered. From left, neither I-K’s Dylan Clark nor Josh Truman has an impact on this contest.
• Reserves
Dalyston three up IN Reserves football Kilcunda-Bass knocked Dalyston out of the race for the flag with a 14 point victory. Killy-Bass will play Phillip Island in the preliminary final for the right to go up against Korumburra-Bena in the ultimate game of the season. Korumburra-Bena earned itself the week off to freshen up for the grand final with a six goal win over
Phillip Island. The Dalyston Under 18 side has a grand final berth like its Seniors. It scored an eight goal win over Inverloch-Kongwak. Inverloch-Kongwak will have to fight its way to the top from here. It will play Fish Creek in the preliminary final after it decimated Korumburra-Bena which could manage only two behinds for first semi final. Fish Creek piled on 16.20 mak-
ing it look a fearsome contender for the flag. Dalyston awaits them. Dalyston secured three places on grand final day with its Under 15s victorious over Inverloch- Kongwak which football club had an all round miserable semi finals day. Inverloch-Kongwak comes up against Fish Creek in the preliminary after Fish Creek ended KorumburraBena’s season.
Around the ball: Moose McGannon gets a handball away despite strong opposition in the Thirds match.
Too strong: Phillip Island won every position on the ground. Phillip Island’s S. Riodan runs into I-K’s D. Clark.
More AFNL reports KANE Condick of Kilcunda-Bass FC is suspended for one week as a result of taking a one week set penalty after being reported by field umpire, Gary Scholz, of striking Hayden Bull of Korumburra-Bena FC in the Under 18s match on August 23, to be served in the first week of 2015. Hayden Bull of Korumburra-Bena FC is suspended for one week as a result of taking a one week set penalty after being reported by field umpire, Gary Scholz, of striking Kane Condick of Kilcunda-Bass FC in the Under 18s match on August 23.
AFL Gippsland launches AFL Gippsland TV GIPPSLAND football will have a wider reach than ever, with the arrival of AFL Gippsland TV. The new website, aflgippsland.tv was launched today in time for the start of the Cabinet Connections Gippsland League finals series and GDF Suez North Gippsland Football Netball League semi-finals. The site includes two separate portals for the two participating leagues. This year’s Senior second semi-finals and preliminary finals as well as every game from grand final day of both leagues will be hosted on the new website. If successful, AFL Gippsland will consider extending the coverage to next year’s home-andaway season.
AFL Gippsland TV is jointly funded between the participating leagues, AFL Gippsland and Red Onion and follows hot on the heels of portals for leading football leagues in the Barwon Goldfields regions. Northern Football Leagues matches attract on average 231 views with its Top Plays of the Week segment attracting more than 8000 views per week. AFL Gippsland general manager Travis Switzer said the portal was a great way to promote Gippsland football. “We see this as a great opportunity to engage fans and people interested in watching games online and those who might not be able to get to the games,” Switzer said. “It’s also a valuable coaching tool for coaches, players and umpires.”
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thestar.com.au • Kilcunda-Bass v Dalyston - Second semi final
Dalyston prevails GREAT weather saw a classic clash with Dalyston winnin its way into a grandfinal, defeating Kilcunda-Bass.
Kilcunda-Bass flew out of the blocks with a rush of adrenalin and had three goals on the board in rapid time. K-B was the sharper of the two teams and made better use of the ball. They created play and took full advantage of every opportunity. When the two teams settled the contest began to look more even. Still, it was K-B by a five goal margin at half time. Skills wise the game was an ex-
cellent standard and such games are usually characterised by momentum changes. This was to be one such game. In the all important third quarter, the unthinkable happened from K-B’s perspective; Dalyston got a sniff and piled on 6.8 for the term, K-B one goal. Dalyston took total control of the game and the quarter was played almost exclusively in its half. Team efforts win football games and this was one such game but at clearances Thomas began to exert control and centres of the calibre of Brosnan and Ross moved the ball forward. Dalyston forward Kirk applied fan-
tastic tackling pressure to keep the ball there. At the final break the margin was now eight points in Dalyston’s favour. Given that a grand final berth was at stake, K-B would re-group at three quarter time and come out to try to swing the game its way. For a moment it looked very much like it would. Bass moved the ball forward from end to end very cleanly when given space and while it kept pace with Dalyston on the scoreboard and each side added five more goals, it was to be Dalyston’s day. Brad Fisher’s mark late in
Good, J. Henzen, J. Weir.
2ND SEMI FINAL SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 SENIORS Dalyston 14.20.104 d Kilcunda-Bass 14.9.93
THIRDS Dalyston 16.12.108 d Inverloch-Kongwak 9.2.56
Dalyston goals: M. Kraska 3, M. Rosendale 3, J. Brooker 2, P. McKenna 1, C. Tait 1, B. Carew 1, P. Brosnan 1, C. Graham 1, K. Kirk 1. Dalyston best: P. Brosnan, J. Ross, B. Fisher, D. Wylie, H. Dick, K. Thomas. Kilcunda-Bass goals: K. Bergles 4, J. Wells 3, C. Endres 2, J. Dakin 2, B. Arnold 1, R. Gilliatte 1, B. Law 1. Kilcunda-Bass best: C. Endres, J. Dakin, J. Attenborough, R. Fitzgerald, X. Reicha, B. McKay.
RESERVES Korumburra-Bena 11.7.73 d Phillip Island 5.7.37 Korumburra-Bena goals: M. Edwards 6, J. Wilson 2, N. Cant 1, N. Besley 1, N. Auddino 1. Korumburra-Bena best: N. Paterson, J. Harris, M. Fleming, M. Edwards, S. Braithwaite, D. Robbins. Phillip Island goals: K. Taylor 2, D. Hinkley 1, J. Weir 1, N. Marsh 1. Phillip Island best: D. McGinley, N. Marsh, R. Linford, J.
Dalyston goals: Z. MacDermid 3, L. McLean 2, M. Marotta 2, J. Legione 2, C. Hill 2, J. Legione 1, M. Davey 1, A. Papodopoulos 1, J. Kilgour 1, H. Wright 1. Dalyston best: M. Marotta, J. Legione, H. Wright, M. McCoy, L. West, Z. MacDermid. Inverloch-Kongwak goals: O. Toussaint 3, E. Taranto 2, X. Hughes 2, M. Burton 1, J. Burton 1. Inverloch-Kongwak best: X. Hughes, J. Teakle, T. Taylor, N. Anderson, B. Barron, B. Petersen.
FOURTHS Dalyston 8.6.54 d Inverloch-Kongwak 4.7.31 Dalyston goals: D. Brosnan 5, C. Kilgour 1, C. O’Halloran 1, Z. Sprie 1. Dalyston best: K. Wilson, D. Brosnan, F. Brosnan, C. Loughridge, J. Loughridge, D. Gardiner Inverloch-Kongwak goals: K. Reid 2, H. McInnes 1, Z. Van Delft 11. Inverloch-Kongwak best: Z. Caughey, L. Scott, L. Paxton, R. Sparkes, J. Benson, Z. Van Delft.
the game was one of the game’s seminal moments. Dalyston was the stronger team on the day although its inaccuracy in front of the goal was one of the game’s low points. Dalyston kicked 20 behinds for the game and overall it had 34 shots at goal to K-B’s 23. The final margin of the game was less than two straight kicks. Bergles finished on top of the league’s goal kicking table, one more than Kraska. So too in this game: Kraska 3, Bergles 4.
Above right Full forward: the league’s leading goal kicker, Kilcunda-Bass star K Bergles in action. Bergles kicked four for the game. Right Flier: Dalyston’s M. Kraska, the league’s runner-up on the goal kicking table takes one of his spectacular marks ahead of Kilcunda-Bass player B. Interlandi. Kraska kicked three for the game.
• Wonthaggi Power v Sale
Outplayed but Power still in the contention CONDITIONS were perfect for football at Traralgon; the ground was good and there was plenty of sunshine, but where was the crowd?
The lead in games with the U16’s, U18’s and Reserves were all keenly contested and of a terrific standard, showcasing the talent that is currently in the Gippsland League. Both Seniors’ teams were expecting another tough game with only points separating them on both occasions they played this season and on paper the match ups looked to be very even. Both sides have a great balance of youth, height and pace and like to play it hard.
This game would be no different with strong tackling a feature of the game. Into the Sale side came three Gippy Power players, Josh Dunkley, Nash Holmes and Brad Olsson while Wonthaggi welcomed back key forward Troy Harley but lost Jack Blair, called up for duty with the Collingwood Reserves. The game began at a furious pace with Sale determined to get the jump on its opponents and opening up the game with clever handball and running into space to create opportunities for its talented forwards. Chris Laverty, Josh Dunkley and Kane Martin were prominent early and Sale’s first goal came through the experienced Jason Gram. Salem was playing con-
fidently and its defence, lead by best on ground Bodhi Walker, was holding the Power’s forwards and rebounding into attack. Power’s ruckman Earl Shaw was having a good battle with Jack Lipman and Chris Wylie and Tim Gilliland had started well for Wonthaggi. Gilliland to Nathan Jones brought up Power’s first goal. Sale was getting a good run from the umpires, a reward for its strong attack on the ball. It was, however, wasting opportunities up front that would put even more pressure on Wonthaggi. Wonthaggi took the lead with a goal to Lachie Jones after a 50m penalty and it was starting to look dangerous when it moved the ball for-
ward quickly. It was already an exciting game and Wonthaggi’s backline led by Byron Dryden, Matt Coyne and Shannon Bray had settled and were repelling the Sale attack. However, Gram continued to present strongly and got his second goal, and another Sale goal on the siren gave it a handy seven point lead at quarter time. Power had a big job in front of it as Sale was playing with confidence and had lifted its intensity even further through Andrew Quirk, Shane Fyfe, Dunkley and Martin. It was cleaner with its disposal and working harder in and under the packs. Morrison goaled for Sale to increase the lead and Gram got another. The game was in danger
of really breaking open with Sale getting away on the scoreboard. Aiden Lindsay who had been heavily tagged continued to battle hard and was inspirational with his desperation. Dryden, Gilliland and Travis Krause were also good contributors as Wonthaggi felt the pressure that has made Sale such a respected and successful team. Against the flow Phil Young goaled for Wonthaggi and at half time despite the dominance of the Magpies it was still in the game only trailing by 22 points. Wasted shots up forward could prove costly if the Power could get its game going. But did Wonthaggi have the fire power or determination to make a game of it? Wonthaggi came out fired up and initially had all the play at the start of the second half. Krause goaled but Sale’s experienced captain coach Matt Ferguson responded quickly.
SENIORS Sale 12.16.88 d Wonthaggi Power 6.9.45 Sale goals: J. Gram 4, M. Ferguson 3, B. Olsson 1, N. Holmes 1, B. Dessent 1, T. Morrison 1, J. McLay 11. Sale best: J. Dunkley, K. Martin, B. Olsson, A. Quirk, N. Holmes, S. Fyfe. Wonthaggi Power goals: N. Jones 2, E. Shaw 1, L. Jones 1, P. Young 1, T. Krause 1. Wonthaggi Power best: B. Dryden, M. Coyne, S. Bray, K. McCarthy, J. Liddle, A. Lindsay.
RESERVES Wonthaggi Power 6.8.44 d Traralgon 6.7.43
Up and away: young Wonthaggi ruckman, Toma Huther leaps well above his Sale opponent in this centre bounce. Photo - markdrury.fotomerchant.com
Wonthaggi Power goals: R. Tack 3, J. Thomas 2, K. Atkinson 1. Wonthaggi Power best: S. Williams, J. Thomas, C. Waters, A. Blundell, J. Read, T. Keating. Traralgon goals: C. Parker 3, Z. Gray 1, D. Brunt 1, J. Rohde 1. Traralgon best: C. Parker, N. Quenault, C. Sutton, G. Stevenson, Z. Gray, C. Dunn.
Earl Shaw got Wonthaggi’s next goal following a strong mark and the crowd was warming to a Power comeback. Walker down back for Sale continued to deny Wonthaggi with his strong defence and leadership and when Olsson goaled the quarter had evened itself out on the scoreboard. Kane McCarthy, Nathan Jones, Aiden Lindsay and Joel Liddle continued to work hard for Wonthaggi but Sale had regained its composure under pressure and was again in control of the match. The final quarter saw Wonthaggi stay focussed and players threw themselves into the game, tackling hard and making Sale earn every kick, however, the Magpies were not about to give up this game after they had worked so hard to win it. Another goal to Nash
Holmes put the game beyond Wonthaggi’s reach and Ferguson well held all day helped himself to two goals towards the end of play to add to Wonthaggi’s pain. A late goal to Nathan Jones was terrific but all too late for Wonthaggi. It had been a great team effort for the Magpies who simply out-muscled and outran the Power on this occasion. It has unfinished business from last season where it started red-hot favourite for the flag but fell at the last hurdle. It will be keen this does not happen again and will look forward to the game against Morwell next week. Wonthaggi is still in the race with a tough encounter against Maffra in the first semi-final. The finals action is starting to heat up!
ALBERTON FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE 2014 PRELIMINARY FINALS
FOOTBALL Saturday Sept 6 - PRELIMINARY FINAL at Inverloch: SENIORS 2.30pm Kilcunda-Bass v Phillip Island RESERVES 12.30pm Phillip Island v Kilcunda-Bass THIRDS 10.30am Inverloch-Kongwak v Fish Creek FOURTHS 9.00am Inverloch-Kongwak v Fish Creek
NETBALL Saturday Sept 6 - PRELIMINARY FINAL at Inverloch: A Grade 2.30pm Dalyston v Phillip Island B Grade 1.15pm M.D.U. v Inverloch-Kongwak C Grade 12.15pm Korumburra-Bena v Tarwin Under 17 11.15am Dalyston v Fish Creek Under 15 10.25am Korumburra-Bena v Foster Under 13 9.35am M.D.U. v Fish Creek
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On sale at Capeview Wonthaggi, Cowes, Inverloch, Leongatha and Tarwin Mitre 10 only while stocks last. No customer orders, no rainchecks, no laybys. All advertised good are expected to be available for the duration of the promotion but unforseen circumstances may result in delay or unavailability. Personal shopping only. Cash or major credit cards only. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.
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