The Great Southern Star - April 19, 2017

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Holiday bonanza THE Easter four day weekend proved to be an economic bonanza for towns in the region.

There were events everywhere including the annual Easter egg hunt at Coal Creek, Inverloch Primary School Fair, Leongatha Fun Run and the Easter Fun Festival at Churchill Island.

Cycle kids: from left, Harry Leversha, Juliette Leversha, Frances Saviane and Elisa Stehbens, all from Venus Bay had the helmets on and were ready to ride in the Tour de Tarwin on Easter Saturday. Full details on page 28.

PARROTS TOO GOOD

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EASTER FUN AT INVERLOCH

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Anzac Day Star THE Star will publish as usual next Tuesday, April 25 (Anzac Day). Papers will be available at all usual outlets.

BASHING MARS EASTER BREAK Assault victim recovers from facial injuries Police to consider extra patrols

TONY GILES COUNSELLING for McDonald’s staff is expected to be offered in the wake of a vicious assault inside the Leongatha family restaurant early on Easter Sunday morning.

The violent assault of a young Inverloch man at 2.10am on the Sunday in the toilets of McDonald’s has shocked the town.

A teenager from Outtrim was arrested and questioned over the assault. The 19 year old male handed himself in to police on Monday morning, April 17 and is co-operating with police. He has been released

and is expected to be charged on summons with assault related matters.

A second person was interviewed in relation to the assault but it is expected he won’t be charged.

Police said the victim and the alleged offender were known to each other.

The victim, 18, remains in hospital after being assaulted and left unconscious. He has since regained consciousness and is able to speak.

Parents are by the man’s side as he undergoes treatment for facial injuries.

“An 18-year-old man went to the toilet at the South Gippsland Highway restaurant about 2.10am,” Victoria Police spokeswoman Kendra Jackson said.

“The man’s friend found him unconscious in the toilets”.

The injured man was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition with facial and head injuries.

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Lance Creek road pain THE Lance Creek intersection is still causing distress for local motorists.

Residents called for a roundabout to be constructed following several car accidents and near misses at the intersection. Many were thrilled when Bass Coast Shire Council and VicRoads announced a $3.4 million roundabout would be built last year.

Construction began in February, but the slowness of the temporary traffic lights – set on all four sides of the intersection – has caused more near misses.

“The roundabout is certainly taking shape which we are grateful for but the slowness of the operation is a concern,” Glen Alvie resident Elwyn Matthews said.

“Some people choose to take no notice of these traffic lights. Two of the roads are only single lane at the moment, so if a car is coming in the other direction there’s nowhere to go.

“The problem is the lights are situated so far back, it’s difficult to see if someone has chosen to do the wrong thing. One local said they saw a car go right through the intersection and, when they

realised what was happening, shouted all sorts of abuse. We just need people to take care and be patient.”

Mr Matthews said he didn’t know the intricacies of the project, but the lights are expected to be in place for several months. Mr Matthews believed motorists would be more likely to obey the road rules if the lights transitioned quicker.

“Other than impatient drivers, we are absolutely thrilled with this project; it’s great for the community,” he said.

VicRoad’s manager operations Henry Lam said the new roundabout will reduce the severity of crashes by forcing motorists to slow down and give way properly before proceeding.

“Over a recent five year period there have been four serious crashes at this intersection by vehicles failing to give way,” he said.

“The Lance Creek intersection had previously received several safety treatments prior to the construction of the roundabout including upgraded signage, removal of vegetation, ‘stop ahead’ road markings and some audio tactile line markings.

“The project is being delivered by VicRoads under the Safe System Road Infrastructure Program (SSRIP) which is funded by the Transport Accident Commission and is on track to be completed by mid to late this year “Each of the four approaches (Korumburra

Wonthaggi Road, Glen Alvie Road, West Creek Road and Lance Creek (Bird) Road) to the new roundabout will be signalised while construction is carried out and we ask motorists to plan their journeys and obey reduced speed limits in the area.”

Easter pots: Robert Barron from Gooseneck Pottery said his annual Easter weekend sale went well, with plenty of people stopping in to say hello.

Firing up at Gooseneck THE next firing at Kardella’s Gooseneck Pottery will be in May, which will mean all new work for the next sale on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June.

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People registered their outrage at the incident on Facebook; many blaming alcohol and drugs or both as heavily contributing to violence of this nature.

Acting Senior Sergeant Jason Hullick said all involved had been drinking alcohol at a Leongatha hotel but stopped short of saying alcohol contributed to the violence.

“We have incidents of violence where alcohol is a factor and other times when it isn’t so we can’t always conclude alcohol caused the violence,” Snr Sgt Hullick said.

“Fortunately police were able to view the CCTV footage provided and this helped in identifying people.

“Police have spoken to several staff members at McDonald’s and as part of any critical incident suggested counselling and this will be taken up by management at the restaurant.

Snr Sgt Hullick said divisional vans regularly patrol the town and this includes the McDonald’s restaurant which is a 24 hour facility.

He said incidents of this kind relating to the area outside McDonald’s, Leongatha was not a

regular occurrence.

“As part of any operational response we will look at whether extra patrolling of this area is necessary but divisional vans do visit these areas on a regular basis.

“We will place any additional resources where and when it is needed, Snr Sgt Hullick said.

He said both the victim and the offender are very lucky.

“The victim could have suffered a lot worse injuries than he has and the offender could have been facing much more serious charges.”

He urged everyone in these situations to step back and think of the consequences before entering into violent behaviour.

“It is a very serious matter when someone uses violence on another; it is totally inappropriate and unacceptable.”

Bass Coast Crime Investigation Unit detectives are continuing investigations and ask any more witnesses to the incident to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Potter Robert Barron said he is currently working on some new designs and also plans to run some glaze tests in the next firing.

“I am revisiting some of the old glazes my mum used to use when I was growing up,” he said.

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Underway: a $3.4 million roundabout is being constructed at the Lance Creek intersection.

“I have had to adapt them for wood firing. It is a lot of fun playing around with that.”

The pottery held its annual Easter weekend sale over Saturday, Sunday and Monday, with a good response from the public.

“The afternoons have been busy,” Mr Barron said.

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Testing skills: Chris Davies from Wonthaggi put her dog Meg through her paces in the Ears pricked: Phyl Sutton from Buchan South and her dog Batch, and Stan Judd from open three sheep competition as part of the Beloka Easter sheep dog trials at Welshpool on Bairnsdale and his dog Bob were waiting to compete in the Beloka Easter sheep dog trials Saturday. at Welshpool on Saturday.

Dogs go on trial THE annual Beloka Easter sheep dog trials were held at Welshpool across Saturday and Sunday of the long weekend, with people coming from all over the state to compete in the event.

Sheep dog: Rebecca Lilley and her dog Mia were waiting their turn in the open three sheep trial as part of the Beloka Easter sheep dog trials at Welshpool on Saturday.

Ready to go: Justin Craig with Banjo and Katie Halkier with Kiah came from Pakenham on Saturday, to join in on the action at the Beloka Easter sheep dog trials, held at Welshpool.

also had a successful weekend, with wins in the utility and yard trials.

Mr Macphail said the working dog race, the dog high jump and the farm agility events all proved massively popular at this year’s event.

“The race was very exciting, the dog high jump reached a height of over two metres and there were around 30 competitors in the agility trial,” he said.

Beloka Kelpies will host another trial event over the Melbourne Cup long weekend.

There were events for all ages and levels of experience, including three sheep, city slicker, utility and yard trials, as well as a working dog race, high jump and an agility course.

The weekend is also the host of the Victorian duck herding championship, which is always a popular event.

Paul Macphail from Beloka Kelpies said perfect weather and steady competitor numbers helped to make the weekend a great success.

“The three sheep trial was held over two days this year, which was good.

The sheep weren’t easy either, so the competitors did well,” he said.

Wonthaggi’s Chris Davies from Wonthaggi did well in the three sheep event, winning the open three sheep with her Family day: from left, Ruby, Penny with Whip and Evie Blankenstein, from Tathra and Jarrah Blankenstein from Inverloch were dog Willow.

Keren Collins from at the Beloka Easter sheep dog trials at Welshpool on Saturday to Toora and her dog Sienna watch the action and to test their dogs’ skills.

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Island provides Easter fun THE Churchill Island Easter Fun Festival was held on Saturday and Sunday of the long weekend, with plenty of fun activities and events attracting thousands.

Visitors were able to enjoy food, drink and live entertainment on the festival lawn, as well as visit the heritage farm for displays, demonstrations and activities.

The Heritage Farm hosted demonstrations of the

much-loved working horses, courtesy of the Victorian Heritage Draught Horse Club.

Visitors were also able to experience other traditional hands on farming activities and demonstrations including tractor rides, cow milking, sheep shearing, working dogs and whip cracking.

Sunday also meant Easter eggs, with children let loose to fill their baskets within a two minute hunting session.

Food and fun: from left, Madeleine, Claudia and Tania Large and Inias and Meghan Reis Long way: all the way from Picton in New South Wales, Zoe, Logan and Skye Buckley from Cape Woolamai were enjoying the relaxed vibe of the Churchill Island Easter Fun were enjoying their first visit to the region with a day at Churchill Island on Sunday, for the Festival on Sunday.

Easter Fun Festival.

Korumburra info centre under cloud CLOSING the Korumburra Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is one of the options to be explored in a review of information services throughout the region.

Other options include maintaining the current operating model with increased volunteer support, closing all centres and increasing the digital service, an integrated model, even a new centre location.

All options will be considered as the community is about to participate in one of two consultation sessions during the final stage of the Visitor

Information Service (VIS) Review.

More than 400 survey results have been analysed during the review process, alongside findings from a data and literature review. This information helped inform the Visitor Information Service 2016-17 Options and Recommendations Report, which is a focus of this final stage of community consultation.

The Options and Recommendations Report outlines five proposed visitor service options for consideration by the community including closing the Korumburra VIC and maintaining the Foster VIC.

Director Development Services, Bryan Sword, said the purpose of the VIS Review was to consider the current situation and identify the most suitable service profile which offered the best value and was consistent with visitor needs and current trends.

“By completing this review in consultation with the community, Council will ensure future visitor information services are being delivered as efficiently and effectively as possible, while meeting customer and industry needs, and delivering value to ratepayers,” he explained.

The community consultation process is open

from April 19 to May 19. During that time, the community can access the full Options and Recommendations Report on Council’s website, at South Gippsland VICs and libraries.

There will be two public consultation sessions- dates to be advised.

To access the Options and Recommendations Report and provide feedback please visit www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au/visreview.

For more information please contact Visitor Services Coordinator, Renae Littlejohn, via email at renae.littlejohn@southgippsland.vic.gov.au or phone 5662 9200.

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Push for cultural centre

By Tayla Kershaw THE community is putting the pressure on Bass Coast Shire Council to revitalise the Cowes Cultural Centre.

Upgrading the centre has been on the cards for

some time, and community members are getting tired of waiting.

Groups such as the Phillip Island Arts and Cultural Committee, Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre, and the Phillip Island Tourism and Business Association would get excellent use out of a revitalised cultural centre.

“In Cowes, there are no facilities to promote events. There’s no performance space. The completion of the detailed design should’ve put Bass Coast in a strong position to appeal for a grant,” arts and cultural committee president Anne Davie said.

“We are mindful of council’s election promise to be more fiscally responsible, but this centre will enhance tourism in the area.”

The community and learning centre manager Linda Morrison said a revamped cultural centre would become a vibrant part of the community.

“At the moment, we are operating from a building made of asbestos. As Phillip Island grows, we need to grow to meet demand,” she said.

“At the centre, we have more than 450 people come in per week. We can have 46 activities running at a time. We provide an essential service, and we need a learning centre that is functional and mirrors the aspirations of the community.”

Tourism and business association president

Lois Gaskin supported the importance of the centre.

“We’ve seen no progress, and we can’t allow opportunities to pass again. We’ve seen how many groups will benefit, and that it will be long term investment for council. This centre would be a great legacy to pass on to the future generations,” she said.

Mrs Davie said it was time for council to make a move.

“The community has been through this exercise too many times. A total of $600,000 has been spent with no outcome,” she said.

“With an attractive design, the centre would attract locals and visitors. It will address social disadvantage, provide education opportunities and increase disabled access. It will encourage people to stay longer and it would bring a new energy to Cowes. A commitment from council would be an indication Phillip Island and Bass Coast has a council that’s confident about the future.”

History celebrated at Cape Paterson A NEW sign has been erected at Cape Paterson first surf beach to acknowledge and remind the community of the important coal mining history.

Centre in demand: supporters of the Cowes Cultural Centre revamp rallied at the community connection centre last week to show the significance of the project to Bass Coast Shire Council.

Support our neighbourhood houses

By Tayla Kershaw BASS Coast’s neighbourhood houses appealed for support from Bass Coast Shire Council at last week’s community connection session.

Representatives from neighbourhood houses in Bass Valley, Wonthaggi and Cowes joined forces to request greater involvement from council.

Social issues faced in the community include family violence, drug use, low school retention, and unemployment. Neighbourhood houses provide an outlet for community members to cope with their struggles and be involved in a range of activities and programs.

“Neighbourhood houses are there to ensure there are strong ties in the community, but many are not travelling well financially,” Bass Valley’s Roderick McIvor said.

“Balancing budgets can be extremely difficult, and even those breaking even go through difficult times. We need the new generation to take over, but the fact of the

matter is the next generation isn’t there. We need council’s help to give us a more prominent profile, by means of a formal declaration of support.

“Having said that, we have been impressed by support in the past and the financial situation is not a reflection of council.”

Wonthaggi’s Jan Bourne said massive volunteer hours go into running a neighbourhood centre.

“We have childcare services, youth services, and frail age services. Neighbourhood centres are unique because the core interest is servicing the whole community,” she said.

“Our reason for being is community development and strengthening. The Federal, State and Local Governments need to recognise the organisations that build up the communities. We invite the councillors to look at our neighbourhood houses as a source of strength, and to support us financially and organisationally.”

Mr McIvor said not all neighbourhood houses need the same level of financial support, but increased engagement from the councillors would be appreciated across the shire.

It is vital the Barlow rails remain in their final resting place to preserve them and the historical integrity of these relics.

“By acknowledging the rails with the new sign, we are not only providing a point of interest for our visitors, and a glance into our mining history, we are protecting and preserving our local history for future generations,” Bass Coast mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said.

To read the full story behind the rails and see some historical images, or the rails themselves, visit the plaque at Cape Paterson first surf beach.

The sign at the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club ramp tells the story behind the rusted Barlow rails resting on the first surf beach.

The sign was erected by Bass Coast Shire Council, with significant input from the dedicated volunteers at the Wonthaggi and District Historical Society, who were able to shed light on the important story.

“The Barlow rails are important as they are the only visible relic of the pioneering mining ventures here. We cannot stress enough the importance of raising the public’s awareness of both relics and stories relevant to our history; the sign does this,” society president Fay Quilford said.

The rails are the oldest relic of coal mining in the Cape Paterson area. They were sourced from the tramway in Geelong, and gifted by the Victorian Government to complete the construction of the rail in 1863. The rails on the beach are exposed or covered at various times, Historical: the Barlow rails at Cape Paterson First Surf depending on sand movement and Beach. Photo courtesy of the Wonthaggi and District Historitidal activity. cal Society.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

Reduce the speed on Punchbowl Road RESIDENTS on San Remo’s Punchbowl Road have called for the speed limit to be lowered to 20km/h.

Punchbowl Road is the gateway to Bass Coast’s iconic George Bass Coastal Walk. The cliff top walk – stretching from San Remo to Kilcunda – attracts many visitors during peak holiday periods.

Residents are feeling unsafe during these times, as cars speed down the gravel road.

“It’s dangerous for us when we are trying to get out of our driveways, and it’s dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists,” Punchbowl Road resident Paula Davidson said.

“We’ve seen damage to cars as a result of people going too fast on the gravel, and it’s only luck that people have escaped injury.”

Ms Davidson said the road is also unsuitable to cope with large numbers of cars parking and travelling on the road– an estimated 10 to 15 cars an hour use the road during the holiday season.

Cr Bruce Kent suggested a better solution would be to pave the road – which would come at a cost to residents.

“A sign won’t make a driver slow down,” he said.

Among Ms Davidson’s requests was for council to improve the standard of the road to cope with the traffic and to reduce dust.

WEEK after week, we see more examples of just how connected our incredible community is and what we can achieve when we band together.

You may have heard late last year that the Bass Coast Specialist School bus was involved in an accident in the city and was written off. Unfortunately, whilst insurance covered the costs of the vehicle, it didn’t cover the special hydraulics system to ensure the bus is accessible for wheelchairs. This is where the Bass Coast community steps in.

Organised by our local Member for Bass, Brian Paynter MP, a charity golf day was held recently to raise money for the school and I was more than happy to bring

along my clubs and take part for such a great cause. The game was followed by an auction, to the point where they were auctioning off seats on the bus – not a prize anyone could take home, but another excuse to raise the much needed funds. The day raised over $20,000 for the bus and I congratulate everyone involved in putting on such a successful day.

I then had the pleasure of opening the Country Women’s Association Bass Group Creative Arts Exhibition.

The exhibition showcased the members magnificent arts and crafts, as well as cooking and craft demonstrations, so there was definitely something for everyone.

I have so much respect for the CWA – which, by the way, will be 90 years old in March next year. The effort and dedication of members in making life better for women and their families through exhibition like this, and the contribution at local primary schools and various support programs for our local community, is highly valued by Council.

This was followed by the opening of Luminous Streets; the first part of the inspiring two-year community arts project ‘The Edge of Us’ involving five of our Waterline communities. I love that this project used the unique environment on the water’s edge as inspiration for art that brought together these beautiful Waterline towns and communities through the challenge of creating a transformative arts event. It was a wonderful example of art and culture creating connections, and enriching and strengthening our communities.

Still on the topic of ‘connecting communities’, we’re currently asking you to tell us where you’d like to see pathways ‘fill the gaps’ around Bass Coast. Last year, Council put together its Aspirational Pathways Plan which identified 53 aspirational paths that have not been built, and are not currently on any work plans. By visiting www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/connectingbc, you can find a link to our online interactive map where you can comment, like and support pathways around the region, as well as details about our open house sessions. If you’re not ‘connected’ online, call 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211 for more information.

On a final note – there are plenty of Anzac Day services being held across the Shire. Jump online to find out times and locations at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/ events, or contact Council on the numbers above.

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Coal Creek chockers for Easter COAL Creek Community Park and Museum was full of eager chocolate lovers on Sunday, as part of the park’s annual Easter egg hunt.

Children off all ages were able to scour the park in pursuit of golden blocks, which were exchanged for real chocolate Easter eggs.

The Easter Bunny made a special visit to the park and visitors were also able to take a ride on the bush tramway, visit the general store and watch the wool spinners at work.

Left, Family fun: Mitchell, Corey and Kye Jenkins from Emerald were checking out Coal Creek on Easter Sunday, with grandpa Maurice Schwennesen from Inverloch.

Right, Big fun: from left, Christopher, Deonetta and Madeleine Golja from Pakenham were happy to come across plenty of golden blocks at Coal Creek on Easter Sunday.

Hunting: Emily and Sarah Ellery-Burke Toot, toot: Wil and Syd Reynolds from Ko- from Meeniyan were pleased to find some Little bunnies: from left, Bella Vine, Takira Hutchinson, Sohie Vine, Taylen Hutchinson rumburra thought the train at Coal Creek was golden blocks at Coal Creek on Sunday, to and Tiana Hutchinson from Nyora were ready to hop aboard the tramway at Coal Creek on pretty cool on Easter Sunday. convert into real Easter eggs.

Easter Sunday.

Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento

It is always good to see new development and investment occurring within our Shire. Not only does it help with providing employment opportunities for our children, it has numerous other follow-on effects and drivers to our economy. Did you know South Gippsland has over 4000 businesses contributing to an annual output of around $2.7 billion?

In the past three months alone, more than $17 million of building works have been approved for construction across the Shire. This is evidence that South Gippsland is still the place to invest and live.

Even though this rate of investment is good for employment and the economy, we must remember while we take the necessary steps to ensure the availability of land for future growth, we must not compromise our rich, fertile and highly productive agricultural land that underpins our economy.

In our Proposed 2017-2021 Council Plan currently out for public comment, Council is seeking to undertake a review of residential, commercial and industrial land supply within the Shire to ensure we have an adequate supply to support future growth.

While South Gippsland Shire is vast in area, many of its towns are ill-equipped to facilitate large scale growth with services like sewage and water supply needing an overhaul before expansion can be facilitated.

The State Government’s planning laws and polices play a vital role in managing the direction Council is able

to take to allow for the rezoning of land to accommodate growth. Other agencies such as the West Gippsland Catchment Authority (WGCMA) and South Gippsland Water also have vested interests in the planning, with the WGCMA recently mapping areas of possible inundation, flash flooding and possible rises in sea levels influencing areas of development.

South Gippsland Water also mapped areas of interest in regards to its catchments to ensure quality and quantity of water supplies to our towns are not impacted by unsuitable developments, and the State Government’s Bushfire Management Overlays have an even bigger effect on our planning guidelines.

All of these, and many more other government department policies, will need to be reviewed by Council to ensure an in depth analysis of available land can be undertaken.

If you have an interest in how Council could facilitate future growth, I encourage you to read from page 10 of the Proposed 2017-2021 Council Plan and provide your feedback to Council by 5pm Wednesday, April 26.

Also, individuals wishing to make a submission on the Proposed Council Plan and/or Budget can do so by addressing the chief executive officer, South Gippsland Shire Council and send it via email to submission@ southgippsland.vic.gov.au. Alternatively submissions can be addressed to, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or delivered to the Council Office, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha.

A public hearing of submitters who have requested to be heard will be held on May 17, 2017 at 10.45am. Council will consider and determine submissions at a Special Meeting of Council on May 24, 2017.

A Star is born MITCHELL James Lester was born on March 30 at the Leongatha Hospital.

Mitchell is the second son for Steve and Jess Lester of Leongatha and a baby brother for Ben, 2.

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Luxury holiday treat to Bali LEONGATHA resident Judy Tyson was the lucky winner of the trip to Bali on offer courtesy of Capeview Mitre 10 stores in South Gippsland.

A regular customer of the Leongatha Mitre 10 store, Mrs Tyson entered the competition after purchasing Dulux paint exceeding the value of $50. “I purchased the paint to redo the surfaces on the front and back door at home,� Mrs Tyson said.

Mrs Tyson plans to travel to Bail with her daughter and family.

She will be spoilt by staying at the Kuta Resort Villas and Spa for five nights.

She thanked Capeview Mitre 10 very much for the prize.

On hand for the presentation of the travel gift were Leongatha store manager Craig Marinus and Capeview Mitre 10’s chief executive officer, Tony Cruickshank.

The promotion was part of the group’s anniversary celebrations involving the five stores in Leongatha, Cowes, Inverloch, Leongatha and Tarwin.

Flying away: Leongatha Capeview Mitre 10 store manager Craig Marinus, It is believed to be the first time a trip has gone to one of the left, and chief executive officer, Tony Cruickshank, right, hand over the Bali store’s Leongatha shoppers.

holiday voucher to a happy Judy Tyson.

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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times are essential, phone 5662 9222.

Wednesday 19 April - Council Chambers, Leongatha 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 18/4) 12.45pm

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (Council Agenda Topics only) Wednesday 26 April - 10.00am ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 26 April - Council Chambers, Leongatha 2.00pm: 1. Assembly of Councillors: 22 February - 21 March 2017 2. Documents sealed and awarded, varied or extended by CEO: 17 February - 24 March 2017 3. Petition: Old Waratah Road, Fish Creek - road closure 4. Age-friendly South Gippsland 2017-2021 Plan 5. Planning Application 2016/225: use and development of the land at 3 Millar Road, Yanakie 6. Appointment to Active Retirees Advisory Committee 7. South Gippsland Shire Council 2016 Election Report 8. Adoption of the Mirboo North and Korumburra swimming pool masterplans 9. Proposed compulsory acquisition: Mirboo North pool site 10. Proposed sale of unused road in Mirboo North (part former Munros Road) 11. Poowong public park reserve: relinquishment of Council appointment as Committee 0f Management 12. Planning Scheme Amendment C110: Nyora town centre - adoption 13. Leongatha Memorial Hall complex & Korumburra Community Meeting Room: terms and conditions of hire 14. Policy review: C19 fraud and corrupt conduct 15. Policy review: C57 Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors attendance at functions 16. Policy/strategy review: C04 Asset Management Policy and Strategy 17. Closed session: Nil

Meetings, this month’s Ordinary Council Meeting will be recorded. If successful, it is planned the next Ordinary Council Meeting in May will be streamed live according to the Live Streaming of Council Meetings Policy, also available on Council’s website.

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COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Poowong Pool: Entrance and amenities refurbishment Sealed Roads Maintenance & Tree Requests: Whole Shire Zone Maintenance: Toora, Port Franklin, Mardan, Nerrena Carpark & Sealing Works: Leongatha Recreation Reserve Footpath Renewal: George St & King St, Korumburra Pavement Stabilising: Harding & Lawsons Rd, Fish Creek Roadside Slashing: Fish Creek, Mardan, Nerrena Streetscape Works: Main St, Foster Pavement Rehabilitation: = J!Q Guardrail Renewal: Lower Toora Rd, Bennison & Greens Rd, Loch Road Reconstruction: King St, Korumburra Guardrail Extension: Cooks Outlet Rd, Loch Unsealed Road Resheets & Vegetation Maintenance: Poowong North Endwall Replacement & Drainage Works: McIndoe Park Gravel Road Drainage & Maintenance: Eastaways Rd & Cornwalls Rd, Fish Creek Intersection Works: Loch Wonthaggi Road, Loch

Magic moment: cutting the ribbon for the opening of the new rooms for the South Gippsland Lapidary Club located the Leongatha Bowls Club are Carol Harry from the Leongatha Bowls Club and South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor councillor Maxine Kiel.

Shiny new room for gem club ON Monday, March 20 the refurbished work room of the South Gippsland Gemstone and Lapidary Club in Hughes Street Leongatha was officially opened.

Performing the opening were South Gippsland Shire Councillor Maxine Keil, ably assisted by Carol Harry, committee member of the Leongatha Bowls Club.

Following the formalities officials and club members enjoyed a light lunch. Both these organisations had significantly aided the club with grants towards the cost of the electrical upgrade and other works to bring the room up to standard and the club wished to signify their appreciation of the assistance given.

With the additional work space the club is able to offer members an improved, light and bright area for faceting and other activities and a space that can be adequately heated for meetings during the winter months. The club is already opening the clubrooms on Thursday evenings from 7pm to 10pm for a trial period to give younger and working people an opportunity to learn about this most interesting hobby. These sessions cost $10 per week to non-members which includes use of the machinery and materials as well as refreshments. People of all ages are welcome. (Those between the ages of 8 years to 12 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult, 12 years to 18 years must have written parent/guardian permission). Monday, March 23 was the first of the open evenings and there was a good turn-out of members all keen to welcome people, show what can be produced and teach them new skills. The new participants enjoyed the evening, were surprised how quickly their projects progressed and look forward future activities.

On March 18 the club had a most enjoyable field day specâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ing for stones at Walkerville Beach. It was a steep climb down to the beach and the weather was very warm so one member spent some of the time sitting in a rock pool to cool down while watching the activities of other beach goers and members. A few pieces of Jasper and Serpentine were found and a good time was had by all.

The club is organising another field day on Monday, April 23 when members plan to go to Stratford and fossick in the Avon River, leaving from the Leongatha club rooms at 8am. Bring your fossicking licence, sieves, gum boots, fly spray, water, a chair and some lunch. Further details regarding transport will be available closer to the trip.

We were disappointed to receive Rob Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resignation from the club presidency due to health issues, and our vice president Val Bremner has taken over that role. Rob has worked very hard during his time as president maintaining the machinery, fixing the work room floor, painting and cleaning the rooms, moving and organising our display cabinet, plus opening and closing up on work days. The club has benefitted greatly from his work. Thanks Rob! The club recently received a collection of stones for the members use, and people are enjoying looking at and discussing the various pieces, many of which will be on display in the club rooms and some put aside for future use by members. Members are most appreciative of this anonymous gift.

After hours diabetes clinic SOUTH Gippsland Hospital Community Health Centre now has an after hours Diabetes Clinic for those people who find it hard to get away from work or other commitments.

Appointments are available between 2pm and 7pm on Tuesdays and offer support, information and advice on how to manage your diabetes. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Self-management and care is extremely important when you have diabetes as it can double your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol and complications of diabetes can effect vision, kidneys, erectile function and circulation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially your feet,â&#x20AC;? credentialed diabetes nurse educator, Chris Van Boxtel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By offering after hours appointments we hope people with diabetes will take the opportunity to receive the support they need in diabetes self-management and lifestyle changes and we can refer them to other health care professionals as needed.â&#x20AC;?

The cost is a modest $9.50 per appointment and under a Team Care Arrangement through your GP, you may receive five appointments for free. Please call the Community Health Centre on 5683 9780 for more information or to make an appointment.

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Happy: Jake and Kobe Ryan have big grins Reptiles: Snake man Raymond Hoser showcased the crazy creatures including the one restafter purchasing their show bags at the Inver- ing on his head, from left, Levi Carr, Jai Dowell and Joe Simpson at the Inverloch Kongwak Fearless: Jaqueline and Tanya Wynne putPrimary School Easter fair on Saturday. loch Kongwak Primary School Easter fair. ting on big nervous smiles together as they have the snake around their neck at the Inverloch Kongwak Primary School Easter fair on Saturday.

Inverloch’s whopping Easter fair

INVERLOCH Kongwak Primary together,” Inverloch Kongwak Primary School “Our students provided a variety of entertainment throughout the day which was fantasSchool held its annual Easter fair on principal Wendy Caple said.

Saturday, April 15.

“We had our usual tourists who come every tic.The silent auction was a huge hit and bigger There were rides, food, entertainment, quality clothing, a white elephant stall and second hand books, beautiful craft, garden stall, raffles and lots of fun things to do, see and experience.

“It was a fantastic day with lots of support from the local community with getting things

year to attend which was fabulous. It was an extremely successful event that drew a massive crowd.

“The wild animal person was one of the major highlights of the day and there were a few new rides this year.

than usual.

“It was an all round great day with the weather being perfect to top it off.

“Thank you to everyone who supported the event and to everyone who was involved,” Ms Caple said.

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Bounce: Jayden Stephenson having a ball bouncing around on the Thrilling ride: the Thomas the Tank Engine ride proved popular at jumping castle at the Inverloch Kongwak Primary School Easter fair Inverloch’s annual Easter Fair on Saturday. on Saturday.

Motorists behave POLICE are pleased with the behaviour of most drivers on South Gippsland and Bass Coast roads over the Easter long weekend.

Under Operation Nexus police conducted thousands of preliminary drug and alcohol testing at various sites.

One person was detected with drugs in their system while another two people refused to accompany police for further drug testing and all are expected to be charged.

There were no people detected with excess alcohol in the test while drivers were generally well behaved despite thousands of vehicles on the roads.

Attempted burglary AN unknown person attempted to gain entry into a clothing store in Commercial Street, Korumburra.

The crime took place between Thursday, April 13 and Saturday, April 15.

The offender tried to break in through the rear roller door of shop causing minor damage, no entry was gained.

Flag down A FLAG pole was pushed over on a private property in Silkstone Street Korumburra.

The crime took place on Friday, April 14 over night.

There was no further damage done.

Wallet theft A WALLET was stolen from a shop attendant in the Korumburra Sports First shop on Wednesday, April 12.

Between 1pm and 1.20pm two males entered the

shop together with one man reaching in behind the main counter and taking the wallet.

The wallet contained a sum of money.

The CCTV footage has been released on facebook in order to help identify the offender.

Home burglary A KORUMBURRA home was broken into between Saturday, April 8 and Monday, April 17.

The occupants of the house were away during the time of the burglary.

The person keeping an eye on the house noticed the rear door had been damaged and the garage was open.

It is unclear what has been stolen, however a trailer had been forced open with numerous tools stolen.

Police are still investigating.

Stolen charger A THEFT occurred at the Korumburra BP service station on Monday, April 10 at 10pm.

The offender was seen to be in his late 20s, early 30s.

He entered the service station and stole a mobile phone charger.

There is footage of the offender and police are still investigating.

Police busy at the Prom FOSTER police issued two minor parking offence tickets at Tidal River on Easter Sunday afternoon.

Also on Easter Monday at 3pm an Infringement Notice was issued to a 25 year old Footscray man for speeding at 100 km/h in the 80 zone in Wilsons Promontory. He will receive an Infringement Notice for a $311 fine plus three demerit points.

Shed burglary BETWEEN 8/3/17 and 15/4/17 unknown offender/s have broken in to a shed at a small farm on the Meeniyan Promontory Road, Fish Creek. Offenders have stolen some tools and Foster police would like to speak to any person who has information regarding this burglary.

Good behaviour FOSTER police were involved in the Statewide Operation Nexus which was targeting drink driving and speeding which runs until April 26 2017, incorporating the Anzac weekend. There were also extra police from the State Highway Task Force in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland areas over the long weekend. Hundreds of preliminary breath tests were conducted but in the Foster area to date no drink driving offences have been detected which is good news.

No seatbelt ON Easter Saturday at 11.49am Foster police stopped a vehicle on Ring Road, Tidal River when they noticed a driver failing to wear a seat belt. A 29 year old male from Coburg was issued with an infringement notice, fined $311 and received three demerit points.

No registration ON Monday Foster police stopped a vehicle in Telopea Drive, Sandy Point at a Random Breath Testing station. A check on the vehicle’s registration found it had expired. A 59 year old male from Eltham was issued with an infringement notice for driving an unregistered vehicle which incurred a $777 fine.

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Charity: Lulus Cafe held a sausage sizzle and an Easter raffle last Thursday to raise funds for the Good Friday Appeal. A barbecue and stall was set up outside the cafe from 10am until 2pm. Lulus was helped out on the day by Woorayl Lodge’s Ladies Auxiliary, and pictured is Kaye Warren with Bo and Joan Fiek.

THIS week will see the launch of a short film made by local Wonthaggi Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) students. ‘Box Head’’ will screen from 4pm to 6pm on Thursday, April 20 at the ‘Wolf on Murray’ café located at 1 Murray Street in Won-

thaggi to raise awareness about youth mental health and spread the message that youth suicide is unacceptable. The film will be officially launched by Bass Coast Health (BCH) CEO Jan Child prior to the film screening. After the film, attendees will be able to participate in a

discussion with the producer Mick Green from Drift Media and enjoy light refreshments.

Bookings are essential and a limited number of ‘Box Head’’ DVD’s will be available at the event, so get in early as places are limited.

LEONGATHA had its very own busker perform for the public when Peter Giles from Coronet Bay, along with his toy horse Sheba busked in the town last Thursday, in the lead up to the Easter. The clever toy horse danced and moved as Peter sang, putting a smile on people’s faces as he engaged with passersby. Peter is pictured singing with Leongatha’s Mitchell and Jake Andronaco. He took the opportunity to busk just for a bit of fun while his car was being serviced locally.

Pearly Mates Pearly Mates is a family owned business that has been operating in South Gippsland for five years.

We offer affordable rates and a caring service.

Phone 0488 373 429 or visit www.pearlymates.com.au

MORE than $1200 was raised by the Rotary Club of Leongatha as a result of a raffle of a load of wood. This money will go exclusively to Rotary Centenary House in Traralgon as part of the funds raised by the bike riders at the recent conference ride in Hobart. Special thanks go to all the Rotarians and other volunteers who sold raffle tickets over two weeks. Pictured are the recipients of the wood Ken and Helen Salmon and the organiser of the wood raffle, Rotarian Kerry Pritchard.

OUR Weird Weather and how the changing climate is affecting our weather and our health is the subject of a talk by two very knowledgeable speakers to help you understand the changes.

The event is on Thursday, April 27 from 7.30pm to 9pm at the Leongatha Court House Hall (next door to the Post Office) and the event is free for all to attend. Aileen Vening will explain the processes that are driving climate change at a global scale, and discuss how some of these processes have contributed to severe weather. Stephanie McKelvie will be speaking about the effects of climate change on respiratory, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases.

She will also address the impact of the changing climate on the social determinants of health and the ways in which an unstable environment threatens wellbeing.

LIFELINE Gippsland is asking the entire Gippsland community to come enjoy and help turn its 2-Day Book Fair

on April 27 and 28 into a huge fundraising success.

Lifeline Gippsland’s acting CEO David Rohde said, “We only receive 12 percent state government funding so the book fair is an important fundraising activity to help us raise much needed funds to support our 24-hour Telephone Crisis Support service 13 11 14, and to assist with running other vital programs that help our Gippsland community each year”.The Book Fair will be held at the Morwell Shop and Warehouse, commencing at 9.30am.

THE Leongatha Community House has two corrections to its recent April-June events and activities program.

The crochet for beginners and beyond takes place from April 19May 17 and the correct date for the legal information sessions is Tuesday, May 9. A corrected version of the program can be downloaded for its website at www.leongathacommunityhouse. org.au.

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SPREADING Easter cheer in Leongatha has been a Hengstberger family tradition for 36 years.

Leongatha residents will be familiar with Val Pistrucci and Nola Sneddon; lovely ladies who dress up as a chicken and a rabbit to make sure everyone is feeling joy during Easter.

Delivering Easter eggs and hugs along the Leongatha streets, Val and Nola are often accompanied by helpers Tennielle, Aylah and Hannah Hengstberger, and Bella Pearson.

Val and Nola continued the annual tradition in memory of their grandmoth-

er Eveline Smith, who was a resident at Woorayl Lodge and passed in 1986.

“We get great pleasure in distributing the eggs along with some cheer and fun around Leongatha; especially for the children, the young at heart, and the sick,” Val and Nola said.

“A smile and hug cost nothing, but they certainly bring a lot of joy to all.”

Val is still a resident of Leongatha, and Nola lives in Hoppers Crossing and enjoys the opportunity to come back to her home town.

The ladies thanked the Lions Club of Leongatha, Woorayl Lodge Ladies Auxiliary and the Chamber of Commerce for supporting them.

Easter treat: from left, Bella Pearson, Hannah Hengstberger, Nola Sneddon, Tennille Hengstberger, Aylah Hengstberger and Val Pistrucci gave Easter eggs and hugs to many in Leongatha last Tuesday.

ing to strategically reinstate, protect and enhance critical habitats for the Strzelecki Lyrebird populations. Discover how you could become involved by coming along to an evening on Friday, April 21 at 45 Mt Nicoll Rd, Fish Creek from 10am until 12noon. Guest Speakers are local Lyrebird champion Dallas Whyte and local revegetation pioneer Bronwyn Teesdale. Come and enjoy hearing about the wonders of Lyrebirds along with experiencing habitat restoration success. RVSP Drew Liepa, Project officer Greening Australia 0439 557 304 COMMUNITIES across Australia’s eight

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Happy times: Jonathon Sidebottom and Jess Boyle recently celebrated their engagement with a party at their home in Wonthaggi with plenty of guests to mark the occasion. dairy regions now have extra time to nominate their towns to become Australia’s LEGENDAIRY Capital 2017, with the nomination closing date extended through to 5pm on Friday, April 28. The program - run

by Dairy Australia - calls on people to nominate their town as the next LEGENDAIRY Capital by sharing stories of how dairy contributes to their community. For more information on Australia’s LEGENDAIRY Capital program visit: http://www.legendairy.com.au/capital THE Leongatha CRC Church is holding a heal-

ing seminar on Saturday, April 22, from 9am until 5pm followed by a healing rally with prayer for the sick at 7.30pm. The speaker is pastor Ian Traill who has ministered in China for more than 15 years. He has seen God do amazing miracles in the lives of those he has prayed for. Do you know anyone who is sick? Bring them along and expoerince the power of God to heal, save and deliver; 44 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Enquiries Pastor Harry Goldsmith 5664 5455 or 0490 519 448.

Driver Reviver: the happy faces of Leongatha SES members, from left, Val Bremner, Virginia Hall and Neil Warren OAM encouraged drivers to take a break after a long drive on the Easter long weekend.

Set up in Leongatha’s Anderson Street, SES members gave drivers a biscuit and a cup of coffee before they continued their travels in the local area. Driver Reviver is an SES initiative aimed to reduce car accidents in rural areas. For 26 years, the SES has set up a stall on long weekends to make sure everyone gets to their destination safely.

Stories entertain at the Wonthaggi Plaza CHILDREN’S classics were read at the Wonthaggi Plaza during the school holidays.

While parents finished off their shopping, children were entertained by classic titles including The Gruffalo, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Paper Dolls.

A children’s area – referred to as the Kids Club Creation Station – was set up in the middle of the plaza. When a story wasn’t being read, children could also colour in and make balloon animals to make story book characters come to life.

“These activities were put on for the school holidays. We also had a raffle going for families to win Easter eggs, and if children came five times their school or kindergarten

was given a free book,” the Plaza’s Shantelle Keogh said.

Shantelle said around 75 children attended story time in the first week of the school holidays.

In the second week, the Easter Bunny made an

appearance.

The activities ran from Monday to Friday on both weeks from 11am until 2pm, with a special event for Easter Saturday.

The event was organised by Toni Smith of Raving Retail.

Story time: Shantelle Keogh (centre) read The Gruffalo to Wonthaggi children Gabby (left) and Charlee Neal during the Easter holidays.

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Historical moment: school children at the former Grassy Spur State School taken c1920. The teacher on the right is Winifred Spry, later to become wife of William Charlton, eldest son of James Charlton. Rae Charlton, third from left, is in the front row nursing a cat.

Back then: the former Grassy Spur State School in April 1990 before its demolition, date unknown. The school closed in 1974.

Charlton family to celebrate THE Charlton family will erect a sign at Stony Creek to commemorate the contribution of James and Catherine Charlton to the South Gippsland area.

The sign will recognise the donation of land

by James to the Education Department in 1915 for use as a school, soon after to become known as the Grassy Spur State School.

Descendants of James Charlton and his siblings attended the school from its date of opening till its closure in 1974.

A sign unveiling ceremony will be held on site at the corner of Whitelaws Track and Charlton Road at about noon on Sunday, May 7. This was the site of the original school.

Mayor of South Gippsland Shire Cr Ray Argento will be attending to unveil the sign.

The Charlton family has expressed its appreciation for the assistance council officers have given in relation to the signs installation.

The nearby Stony Creek Hall has been booked for a picnic lunch (BYO) and get-together at the hall after the ceremony.

James had 12 siblings, eight of whom married and had families of their own. Many descendants of James’ siblings also attended the school. All members of the broader Charlton clan are encouraged to attend.

For more information, contact Phil Charlton on 0408 382 971.

Much of the Stony Creek area was occupied and farmed by the Charlton family from the 1880s through to the late 1900s, and there are many descendants of the family still living in South Gippsland.

One of the family’s historic homesteads, Oakwood, was named after an original homestead in Ireland.

The Stony Creek homestead was originally built and owned by George Charlton, James’ brother, and still exists in Charlton Road.

James Charlton, son of Robert Charlton and his two brothers, James and Samuel, came to Australia from County Tyrone in Northern Ireland in the mid 1850s.

Robert Charlton first settled in Kangaroo Ground and later moved to the Stony Creek area with his family (including young James) in the 1880s, where they cleared around 1000 acres of land for farming purposes.

Children set up for school THE Allied Health team at Bass Coast Health (BCH) is helping children across the Bass Coast Shire to get ready for school in 2018.

made, for example to a BCH dietitian if eating and growing is of concern.

Families with children in their pre-school year who have any questions or who would like their child screened are invited to contact Janette by phoning 5671 3343.

BCH is offering free screening to all children in their pre-school year who live in the shire.

The team has just completed screening kindergarten children and is now inviting families with children who are in their pre-school year but not attending kindergarten to book in or seek information about screening.

The screening completed by BCH’s Allied Health department covers children’s development in the areas of: speech sound development, speech fluency and voice, the ability to understand what is said, the ability to use appropriate words and sentences when On the job: from left, Vocation Education and Training students Toby Clifton of Foster talking, social skills, and learning to do things indeSecondary College, and Korumburra Secondary College’s Peter Gilliam and Reece Stark at pendently, such as toileting, use of cutlery, dressing.

Also covered are gross motor skills, such as work on an engine. jumping, running and climbing; fine motor skills, such as pencil grip and handwriting; attention and concentration; memory and recall; thinking through and solving problems; behaviour; and eating and Students Reece Stark, Peter Gillian and Toby growing issues, such as fussy eating, slow growth or STUDENTS from secondary colleges excessive weight gain throughout South Gippsland and Bass Clifton are undertaking Certificate 2 Automotive BCH speech pathology and dietetics manager Jaone day a week as part of their VET course.

Coast are putting their training to use These boys also participate in placements with lo- nette McNair said, “Parents or caregivers who have by undertaking placements with local cal automotive businesses where they put their learn- concerns about their child’s development can contact us to organise screening. ing to practical use in a workshop environment. businesses.

“Screening is conducted with parents or caregivStudents participating in VET complete accredThe Structured Workplace Learning program is ers in attendance by an occupational therapist and funded by the Department of Education and deliv- ited training that can help with future employment speech pathologist in a short, positive and fun apered by South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and further training opportunities.

Reece, Peter and Toby aspire to be mechanics, so pointment.” and Employment Network.

If the screening assessment identifies possible ar- Fun, games: Frankie Belsar and Bass Coast The program enables students undertaking Voca- this pathway is a fantastic way to develop their skills eas of delay in development, a more comprehensive Health allied health assistant Liza Mabilia tional Education and Training access to placements and get on the job training whilst they are at school. assessment is suggested or appropriate referrals are have fun in the SPOTS Program.

Toby said, “The new Trade Skills Centre has as part of their Victorian Certificate of Education amazing equipment and the latest technology for us to and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning.

An online state wide placement portal has been work with, and l think the knowledge and skills l learn in operation since 2016 and has streamlined the here will set me up for my career as a mechanic.”

If you are a student, parent, from business or the placement process.

Businesses can access the portal to create placement community and require further information regardopportunities, students can access placements from the ing the program, contact program coordinator Karportal and schools then have less administration. ena Kerr at the learning network on 5662 5500.

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Milpara Community House news WE hope everyone has had a safe and happy Easter. It’s great to be back.

Yoga, Tai Chi and our Social Singers all start back this week and we have room for new participants.

Our English and Maths class is a great way to brush up on your skills at your own pace. Perhaps you need to sit an entrance exam or would just like to improve your reading and writing, this class is friendly, supportive and meets on Mondays.

Is English your second language? We have Learn English classes on Wednesday mornings and Speak English classes on Thursday afternoons or evenings.

This Saturday, April 22, don’t miss a wonderful opportunity to attend a fantastic workshop, Introduction to the Science and Practice of Mindful-

ness & Compassion. John would like to share his experience and passion. Depending on interest this workshop may follow on with a weekly Mindfulness group meeting on Thursday evenings.

The fortnightly evening Jewellery Beading class commences on Monday, April 24. It alternates with the Tuesday afternoon group starting May2 A new workshop to Milpara, Chinese Dumplings – Learn to make your own, will be held on Friday, April 28.

Why not try Milpara’s Thursday Creative Writing classes where you will learn new skills and refine old ones. Everyone has at least one great tale to tell. Turn your story into great fiction, poetry or even a memoir which will keep your reader turning the pages.

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Communities unite for Anzac Day REFLECTING on the contributions of past and present servicemen and women will be easy this Anzac Day, Tuesday, April 25, with plenty of services being held across the region.

Thursday, April 13. Badges will also be available in some local shops, including the post office.

Kongwak The guest speaker at Kongwak’s Anzac Day ceremony this year will be Tony Moon. The service will be held from 10am at the Kongwak Hall cenotaph.

Mr Moon will speak about his book co-written with his brother Andrew, titled Far from Home, about the fallen heroes of Coleman Park.

The service will also include a wreath laying ceremony and will be followed by tea, coffee and Anzac biscuits.

Foster The Foster Anzac Day service will begin with a march from outside the Foster and District Historical Society at 10.45am.

Foster RSL sub branch president Bruce Lester said they would like to invite everybody who had relatives in the wars to wear their medals on their right breast.

“We are also happy for them to march carrying the decorations in a frame,” he said.

The march will culminate at the cenotaph in the centre of town and then head to the Foster War Memorial Community Arts Centre for an 11am service.

Lt Com (ret) David Lassam, recently retired naval officer from Pakenham will attend the service.

He will be talking on the light horse charge at Beersheba and the evolution of the tank in WWI. There will also be a short address from Major (ret) Les Francis on the Kokoda campaign, where his father served.

Musical items will be performed by Rebecca Bone and Fiona Curram.

The Foster RSL will also give an address, complete with working tank, at the Foster primary and secondary schools on Monday, April 24 and at Prom Country Aged Care on Anzac Day (sans tank).

Korumburra The muster for the Korumburra RSL dawn service at the cenotaph in Coleman Park will be at 5.45am. A later service will also be held at the cenotaph at 10.30am.

The 2nd Korumburra Scouts will be providing breakfast again this year.

The Korumburra RSL is also supporting Anzac services at three local primary schools.

They will be at the Korumburra Primary Special speeches: Tony and Andrew Moon will be the special guest speakers at the Kong- School on Anzac Day at 9am, St Josephs Priwak and Loch Anzac Day services respectively this year. mary School on Monday, April 24 at 2pm and at the Poowong Primary School on Wednesday, catafalque party around the cenotaph during the Lions Club.

April 26 at 9am.

The commemoration ceremony will begin at ceremony.

The RSL will also provide speakers for Anzac The service will be followed by light refreshthe Inverloch Community Hub hall from 10am, Day services at Kongwak and Loch. which will include a speech from Wonthaggi ments in the hall.

In the lead up to Anzac Day, Inverloch RSL Secondary College student Tessa Sydenham, Leongatha members, with the help of Inverloch Primary about Australian nurses at war.

Those wishing to pay their respects to past At around 11am, the veterans march will School students, will be erecting crosses at the servicemen and woman will have two opportuniproceed down A’Beckett Street and finish at Inverloch cemetery at around 10.30am on Frities in Leongatha this Anzac Day. the cenotaph. The march will be followed by a day, April 21.

The Leongatha RSL will hold a dawn service Inverloch There will be an Anzac display in the hub enwreath laying ceremony. at the cenotaph outside the Leongatha Memorial A dawn service will begin in the grounds of HMAS Cerberus personnel will provide a trance and the RSL will be selling badges from Hall on McCartin Street from 6am, followed by the Inverloch RSL at 6am, followed by a gunfire a light breakfast at the RSL for those who would breakfast cooked by the Inverloch and District like to attend.

The second service will start with a march from the RSL on Smith Street to the cenotaph, with participants asked to assemble by 10.30am for a 10.45am start.

The service at the memorial hall will include a wreath laying ceremony and guest speaker Bruce Dunlop who is a welfare advocate from the RSL and an ex-serviceman.

The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band will play and local singer Janie Gordon will perform the Australian and New Zealand national anthems.

Russell Hemming will also be performing a vocal solo during the ceremony.

Following the service, all guests are invited back to the RSL for refreshments.

The Leongatha RSL will be selling Anzac tokens around the town in the lead up to the day.

Loch The Loch community can attend an Anzac Day service at 10am at the town’s cenotaph, near the old post office. Andrew Moon will be the guest speaker at this year’s event.

Anzac Day preparations: Leongatha, pictured during last year’s commemorations, and all towns throughout South Gippsland are gearing up for Anzac Day next Tuesday, April 25.

Continued on page 13.

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Battle remembered 100 years on THOUSANDS of Australians were lost at the Battle of Bullecourt in April and May of 1917, with many of them from the South Gippsland region.

Although the locality was of little or no strategic importance, the actions were nevertheless extremely costly, with more than 7400 casualties from three Australian divisions.

Leongatha’s Edmund Turner enlisted on March 4 in 1916, at the age of 36. He was a farmer with a wife Emma and four children, John, Robert, Richard and Marjory.

Turner was killed in action during the Battle of Bullecourt and is remembered on the Villers Bretonneux Memorial.

Other local men killed at Bullecourt include Stanley Holmes, John Burns, Alfred Corrigan, John Mooney, Henry Taylor, Herbert Gardner and James Allison.

In northern France, Bullecourt was one of several villages to be heavily fortified and incorporated into the defences of the Hindenburg Line in 1917.

In March 1917, the German army had withdrawn to the Hindenburg Line in order to shorten their front and make their positions easier to defend.

This move was rapidly followed up by the British and empire forces which launched an of-

fensive around Arras in early April 1917.

On April 10, the Australians were waiting in their trenches to advance. They had to withdraw under the cover of a snow storm.

A new attack was ordered for 4.30am on April 11. The attack was hastily planned and mounted and resulted in disaster.

Tanks which were supposed to support the attacking Australian infantry either broke down or were quickly destroyed. Nevertheless, the infantry managed to break into the German defences.

Due to uncertainty as to how far they had advanced, supporting artillery fire was withheld and eventually the Australians were hemmed in and forced to retreat.

Another attempt to secure Bullecourt was made in May. On May 3, the Australian 2nd Division’s 5th and 6th Brigades and the British 62nd Division attacked at 3.45am.

The Australians penetrated the German line but met determined opposition which frustrated the envelopment plan.

Drawing more and more forces in, renewed efforts on May 7 succeeded in linking the Australian and British forces but also inspired a series of ferocious and costly German counter attacks.

Following the repulse of the counter attack on May 15, the Germans withdrew from the remnants of the village.

Family portrait: Leongatha’s Edmund Turner is pictured with his wife Emma and their four children John, Robert, Richard and Marjory. Turner was one of thousands of Australians killed in the Battle of Bullecourt, which occurred 100 years ago.

Continued from page 12.

Meeniyan Meeniyan’s Anzac Day ceremony will begin with the annual march, with assembly at 9.15am for a 9.30am start.

The march which will be followed by a commemoration ceremony at the cenotaph, which will include a wreath laying ceremony and speeches.

Students from the Tarwin Valley Primary School have been busy researching veterans from the district and will be presenting their reports to the community on the day.

The ceremony will also feature a speaker from the HMAS Cerberus.

After the ceremony, the community is invited to the Meeniyan Hall for morning tea.

Mirboo North The Anzac Day service in Mirboo North will begin at the Mirboo North Secondary College hall at 10.30am.

The service will include a guest speaker and a wreath laying ceremony, where the Mirboo North ambulance, CFA, scouts, RSL and secondary college will lay a wreath.

South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor councillor Maxine Kiel will also lay a wreath on behalf of the council.

After the service, at around 11.30am, attendees are invited to attend the Mirboo North RSL Sub Branch hall for lunch.

led by the Wonthaggi Citizens Band.

Tarwin Lower Once the march reaches the Wonthaggi cenoA march will set off from the Tarwin Lower taph at around 10am, an Anzac Day memorial Hall to the cenotaph, for a service at 12 noon. The service will be held, including a wreath laying march will be accompanied by the Wonthaggi ceremony.

Brass Band. The service will include a wreath laying ceremony.

Toora/Welshpool Toora will come together at 6am for a dawn service, at the town’s cenotaph which is located near the South Gippsland Highway.

The ceremony will be followed by a gunfire breakfast at the Toora RSL on Stanley Street, for a gold coin donation.

A wreath laying ceremony will then be held at the Welshpool cenotaph at 9.30am, followed by a service in the Welshpool Hall.

Another wreath laying ceremony will be held at the Toora cenotaph at 11am, followed by a service at the Toora RSL and a light lunch, also for a donation.

Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremonies.

Wonthaggi A dawn service will be held at the Wonthaggi cenotaph from 5.50am and will be followed by a gunfire breakfast at 6.30am at the Wonthaggi RSL on Graham Street.

For the main service, the march will form up at 9.30am outside the RSL and step off at 9.45am,

Individuals and organisations who wish to lay a wreath are invited to do so on the day.

Refreshments will be provided back at the Wonthaggi RSL after the service.

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Art brightens hospital walls

By Sarah Vella THE corridors of the Leongatha Hospital are a little brighter, thanks to the art space project, which has seen the halls decked in local art.

Coloured halls: from left, Inverloch artist Susan Hall, Dr Graham Toohill, art space project curator Meg Viney and Gippsland Southern Health Service assistant director of nursing Anita Sorensen in front of some of the new art hanging in the halls of the hospital.

The brainchild of Gippsland Southern Health Service CEO Mark Johnson, Tim Howard and Daniel Smith, the project has fulfilled the desire for the health service to maintain a strong link with its community.

“It is important to us to continue to collaborate and engage with those who use and support our health services,” assistant director of nursing Anita Sorensen said.

“Not only does the artwork beautify our environment, it also has well documented benefits for our wellbeing, which is unique to each individual.”

Ms Sorensen said the health service appreciated the commitment of Koonwarra’s Meg Viney in taking on the curator’s role.

“We also want to thank all of the artists who have and who will share their beauti-

ful art with us and the wider community,” she said.

The art hanging in the halls will be changed every four months and each change will introduce a new set of artists to the local community.

Ms Sorensen said the project gives the community a feeling of ownership of the hospital, which is “really lovely”.

She said it will be nice to start hearing feedback about the art from patients and their families as well as staff and the general community.

“It will be great for everyone,” she said.

Ms Viney said she was grateful for the opportunity to be involved in the project.

“The artists involved are also extremely grateful for the opportunity to show their work in such a public space,” she said.

The artworks on display are all for sale, enquiries can be made through Ms Viney.

Ms Sorensen said the art display is open for the whole community to come in and view.

“You don’t have to be a patient to see it,” she said.

Leongatha Senior Citizens Club formed in 1967 ON Monday March 20, 1967 ninety people attended a public meeting to discuss the formation of an Elderly Citizens Club.

Woorayl Shire President Cr R.E. McIndoe stated that the Shire would provide $10,000 to the cost of building. The Rev Rex Dakers moved a motion that a club be formed in Leongatha.

The motion was carried unanimously.

The first meeting was held in the Old Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 4 with Rotarian Mr A.E. Smith as Chair. Miss Chomley, of the Old People’s Welfare Council of Victoria, addressed the meeting, advising on the procedures of starting a new club. The Government will provide a grant of $10,000 once the Club has raised $5,000.

Rev Rex Dakers was elected President, Mrs E.M.

Aberdeen elected as secretary and Mr A.E. George as treasurer. The first Committee Meeting was on Thursday, April 11 at 8pm.

The official launch was held on Wednesday evening, June 28, 1967 in the Memorial Hall. Cr James Haw introduced Sir Herbert Hyland who declared the Leongatha and District Senior Citizens Club well and truly launched. The Woorayl Municipal Band and members of the Leongatha Lyric Theatre group provided entertainment for the night.

Fundraising started with the first Fair in August 1967 which raised $1,090.32, (Lunch cost was 50 cents.)

The Blackburn Elderly Citizens Club (78 members) visited on November 20, 1967, the first official visit.

There were many more visits both from and to other clubs as members were gathering information for

the design of their centre.

The Leongatha Rotary Club sponsored “Watson Garden Party” was held in November and $1,000 of the proceeds was donated to the Seniors club to add to the building fund.

Bus trips were organised from very early days and one of the first was to the Heinz factory before going on to the Dandenong Seniors Club. January 26, 1968 the Club received $300 as the club’s share of the car raffle conducted by the local Charity Group.

Music was a big part of entertainment and on June 28, 1968 a motion was passed to form the first choir and entertainment group. Mr Hubert Potter was to be in charge of the music section and Mrs Cahill in charge of the drama section. Mrs Ford and Mrs Tattersall were the pianists.

The club’s 50th birthday celebrations have a week

Entertainment: this photo from August, 2011 shows a few of the costumes that will be on display all week during May’s 50th celebrations, both static and a few being worn by members. of activities from Monday, May 8 to Friday May 12 featuring a large display of costumes that were worn by the members of the choir and drama groups. Most, if not all of these were hand

made by members, well worth seeing.

The club will be open for visitors from 1pm to 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 8, 9, 10 and 11. Tuesday, May

Sewerage Scheme completion close CONSTRUCTION, including on property reinstatement works

for the Poowong, Loch, Nyora Sewerage Scheme will be

winding up shortly.

Officially opened in July 2016, the scheme has been

From above: an aerial view of the Powlett River, now being assessed for fish habitat and seagrass by drone.

Drone probes Powlett SCIENTISTS from Arthur Rylah Institute are conducting more surveys to determine the health of Victoria’s estuaries.

They are using a drone to map fish habitat and seagrass areas on the Powlett River.

Estuaries are an indicator of catchment condition as well as being important for

communities and recreational fishing.

The institute, part of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, is running the program to assess the health of Victorian estuaries to inform planning and investment.

This work is funded as part of a $222 million investment into catchment and waterway health through the Victorian Government’s water plan Water for Victoria.

completed via a partnership between South Gippsland Water and South East Water to deliver a pressure sewer system with treatment at the Lang Lang Waste Water Treatment Plant.

As with all construction works, soil disturbance has been experienced around the townships. Reinstatement works for soil subsidence have been completed over the past 18 months and the crews will be winding up at the end of May 2017.

“This project has been successfully delivered through collaboration with the local communities and the two water corporations working together to connect some 400 properties,” Philippe du Plessis, Managing Director of South Gippsland Water said.

“The result is improved liveability across Poowong, Loch and Nyora by minimising the risk of household sewerage polluting the environment through ageing, failing and poorly

maintained septic tanks”.

Construction of the scheme began in 2014 and the project was delivered on time and on budget.

The sewerage scheme has been designed and delivered with the aim of minimising the environmental impacts and disruption to residents.

Mr du Plessis continued, “I would like to thank the residents of Poowong, Loch and Nyora for their support and cooperation throughout the sewerage scheme construction phase.

South Gippsland Water’s Operations Team will now continue with the ongoing operation and monitor the system via the state of the art telemetry system, OneBox,” Customers who may require further on property works prior to the completion of this phase are asked to contact the South Gippsland Water Customer Service Team on 5682 0444 before the end of April, 2017.

9 sees a coffee morning and silent auction which starts at 10am sharp and Friday the day begins at 10am with luncheon at noon and entertainment by Dave Allen and Ron Soul at 1.30pm.

Bookings are essential for the coffee morning and the Friday luncheon. Please contact Ian on 5662 5578 or 0400 574 923 or call at the Dakers Centre on Fridays from 10am to 3pm.

Next steps for health and wellbeing SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is seeking community feedback to help shape the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.

The plan will set the vision, goals and priorities to protect and promote municipal public health and wellbeing. Council has consulted with services providers, community members and council staff over the last four months to develop the basis of the plan.

Further consultation is necessary to determine what changes need to be seen in the community and ensure all areas have been discussed. Sessions will be held across South Gippsland for community members to provide feedback including: 10.00am to 12.00pm, 27 April – Foster Community Health Centre 2.00pm to 4.00pm, 27 April – Tarwin Lower Community Health Centre 10.00am to 12.00pm, 28 April – Mirboo North Baromi Centre 10.00am to 12.00pm, 28 April – Leongatha Council Chambers 2.00pm to 4.00pm, 1 May – Korumburra Community Meeting Room South Gippsland Shire Council’s Community Services Project Officer Shelley Fixter said it was vital that the community members gave their feedback.

“For the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan to be a success we must all feel included in the process.

“The plan needs to account for people in any stage of their lives – from babies through to older residents.

“To make a positive change we must focus our efforts on the social and environmental factors that influence health and wellbeing and we hope we will be able to achieve this with the new plan,” said Ms Fixter.

Bookings will be required. To book please contact Shelley Fixter or Council’s Social Planning Officer Vicki Bradley on 5662 9200.

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Backyard Bl tz

Enjoy your great outdoors this winter

Edible flowers all the rage

By Karen Haw from The Town Centre Nursery THE Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show has recently finished its successful 45th show and those lucky enough to have gone would have been inspired by the fantastic garden displays.

It is amazing what they can achieve in a short period. The hanging baskets are also very imaginative and creative. Over the last few years vegetable growing has become very popular whether in the garden, raised beds or containers. This year highlighted at the show we saw edible flowers promoted.

Shows like Masterchef are creating an entire generation of scratch cooks. Grown by Oasis these plants are grown in the same conditions as edible herb and vegetable ranges ensuring they are safely grown for consumption. Edible flowers for autumn include bellis, chamomile, lavender, pansy, snapdragon and viola.

Flowers offer a feast of sensory enjoyment with their bright colours, sweet scents and delicate textures. It is for this very reason restaurants and cafes are venturing to include them on their dishes adding a level of sophistication and depth.

Now you can recreate this gourmet experience at home.

For those not interested in eating flowers there are plenty of vegetables to be planted this time of year. It’s broad bean time. Broad beans are easy to grow and the great thing about broad beans is that they are ready for harvest in spring and this is a time when not much else is being harvested in the garden.

Broad beans like a neutral to mildly alkaline soil so add lime or dolomite along with plenty of organic matter before sowing. Broad beans have a long tap root, so the soil should be deeply dug and well drained. The best yields are usually achieved on relatively heavy soils, but early crops do well on lighter soil if the plants are watered when in flower.

Once the sweetly scented flowers appear, the beans will quickly follow, although sudden temperature changes and lack of water may delay flowering and fruit set. Planting to harvest is about four months, but once beans start to appear you will have at least a couple of months of fresh delicious beans. They can be harvested and eaten small, pod and all, or left to mature and just the beans eaten.

Many recipes call for the individual beans to be peeled, but this is not necessary if the pods are harvested while the beans are still young and tender. There are several varieties available including aquadulce and Gippsland giant which are climbers and Coles dwarf which are better suited to windy spots.

Like other beans, peas and other plants in the leguminosae, broad beans are able to harvest nitrogen from the air and with the aid of bacteria convert it into a form that can be used by other plants. So once the beans have finished producing, dig the plants and roots back into the soil to add

Meat eater: Nicole Haw’s partner Kit Coffield who is visiting from the United States would rather eat steak than flowers!

Great garden: one of the fantastic gardens at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. nitrogen for the next crop. Water well and leave for a few weeks to rot.

There are many other vegetables that can be planted this time of year. Plant cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli seedlings and give them plenty of compost, manure, blood and bone or complete fertilizer, they are gross feeders and should be kept growing quickly and at an even pace.

The advantage of planting these seedlings at this time of year means fewer insects and less chemicals and sprays are needed. Other seedlings that can be planted now include lettuce, leek, onion, silver beet and spinach. It is also time for garlic and shallots.

Autumn is also the best time to plant natives, they have time to establish over the cooler months and therefore have a better chance to survive the next summer with minimal watering.

There are many attractive native plants flowering and coming into flower in the next couple of weeks – correas, croweas and philothcea (better known as eriostemon) are all attractive small growing shrubs which fit equally well in a native or cottage garden.

The family of grevilleas consists of hundreds of plants ranging from tall trees such as Silky Oaks to ground covers like Bronze rambler. All grevilleas have attractive flowers full of nectar which attract birds to the garden. They are also long flowering. There are also many grafted grevilleas which make a statement or feature plant for the garden.

Grevillea Pinky Petite is a very pretty grevillea flowering now with masses of beautiful soft pink flowers against soft grey foliage. This is only a small shrub growing 1metre wide and only 20cm high.

Australian native plants have become very popular as they have proven to be able to withstand the heat and long dry spells that are becoming more prevalent during the summer but another group of plants that are also popular for this very

reason are the salvias.

Salvia is the largest genus in the mint (Lamiaceae) family, represented by around 900 species.

They make a colourful display from late summer through autumn and colours range from the truest of blues, pink, coral, brilliant reds, rose, apricot, white and purple.

The common name for the genus is sage, and while sage (Salvia officinalis) is a renowned flavoursome herb, other species in the genus also have culinary and medicinal applications. The genus name is derived from the Latin Salvare, meaning to heal or save.

A new salvia this year is called Black and Bloom. Salvia Black and Bloom is as tough as nails and thrives in heat, drought and humidity.

This plant presents with black buds which open to a beautiful blue against black stems and the lime green foliage making it a real stunner. The mounded upright habit (around 90to 120cm) suits a full sun position and requires low maintenance.

After planting it is import to feed and mulch the garden. Using organic mulch like sugar cane or pea straw is beneficial to the soil. These mulches insulates soil surface and saves water, and adds structure and nutrients to the soil as they break down ensuring better plant health.

It is also bulb time and from now until May

Hanging delight: one of the very clever hanging baskets at the International Melbourne flower and garden show. it is time for daffodils, Dutch iris, freesias, tulips and hyacinths to ensure a spring display. Seedlings of pansies, poppies, primulas and stocks can all be planted now. Protect young tender seedlings from snails.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Get best seats for Guys and Dolls NEWHAVEN College students and staff have been enthusiastically preparing for their 2017 musical production of Guys and Dolls.

The classic 1955 musical film starred Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra and Vivian Blaine and made $20 million at the box office.

While Newhaven’s hopes for ticket sales are far more modest, it has set its sights high for both capturing the magic of Broadway and winning audience hearts.

Guys and Dolls tells the story of New York’s most infamous crap game organiser, Nathan Detroit who, hoping for a big pay day, challenges notorious gambler Sky Masterson to a bet he’s sure Young voices: in full song during rehearsal for Newhaven College’s production of Guys he’ll win: take mission girl Sarah Brown to dinner and Dolls are Tom Barker (Sky Masterson), Abi Boucher (Miss Adelaide), Byron Scothern in Havana, Cuba.

Sky accepts and pursues the known prude, (Nathan Detroit), Finnan Donohue (Big Jule), Emma Ward (Doll), Noah Lugt-Cole (Benny seemingly hopelessly, while Nathan deals with Southstreet) and Jack Montgomery (Rusty Charlie).

his own situation - his 14 year fiancée, Adelaide, who’s tired of waiting for a wedding.

When bets and love seem at odds, the characters are called to question their priorities to make things right.

Year 11 student Jorgie Mae Thompson, through her performance as Sarah Brown, hopes the audience will connect with the messages the show conveys.

“Throughout life people can grow and change, and change their opinion of others. You can never know the full story about a person unless you have all of the details.”

Four shows are being held at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre from Friday, May 5 to Sunday, May 7.

Tickets are available at www.newhavencol. vic.edu.au and for cast profiles and regular updates, follow the Newhaven College facebook page, www.facebook.com/newhavencollege

Blood Brothers opens this Friday ALL is in readiness for the stunning performance of Mary MacKillop College’s production of Blood Brothers which opens this Friday, April 21 at the Wonthaggi Arts Centre.

The story is a contemporary nature versus nurture plot, revolving around fraternal twins Mickey and Eddie, who were separated at birth.

One is raised in a wealthy family and the other in a poor family.

The twins’ different backgrounds take them to opposite ends of the social spectrum, one

becoming a councillor and the other unemployed and in prison.

They both fall in love with the same girl, causing a tear in their friendship and leading to the tragic death of both brothers.

More than 45 students from years seven to 12 will be singing, dancing and acting on stage when the production is performed this Friday at 7.30pm and Saturday, April 22 at 1.30pm and 7.30pm.

There are plenty of others helping behind the scenes including students, parents and staff.

Art classes, textiles classes and construction and VCAL classes have been working feverishly

on the sets and costumes.

The show is being led by producer Sam Wright, director Bron Kalos, stage manager Richard Muranty, design coordinator Meg Steenholdt, musical director Elly Poletti, and set

construction, Michael O’Keeffe and Ken Myors.

Final dress rehearsals have taken place and all is in readiness so don’t miss out!

Tickets are on sale at: https://www.trybooking. com/268759

Final rehearsals: Aiden Clark, Holly Knight and Isaac Muldoon get into their roles.

Brooke Materia: sings out in Mary Brushing up: Maddie Krauzs and Aiden MacKillop College’s Blood Brothers.

Clark enjoy their roles in the show.

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Young Landcarers to discover Prom ARE you under 35 and passionate about the local environment?

Intrepid Landcare, in partnership with West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA), is bringing one of their signature Intrepid Landcare Leadership Retreats to Victoria.

Kathleen Brack, WGCMA’s regional Landcare project officer said the retreat would be held at Wilsons Promontory on May 13 and 14.

“We are really excited to be working with Intrepid Landcare on this event,” she said.

“Wilsons Promontory is famous for its natural beauty so it’s the perfect spot for our Gippsland Intrepid Landcare Retreat.”

The retreat is for young people, aged 18 to 35, and aims to inspire and empower them to step up and lead on issues that are important to them and the local community.

“As a young staff member supporting Landcare I can see the absolute benefit of connecting young people to the Landcare movement,” Ms Brack said.

“In the time I’ve been involved I’ve learnt so much about the local environment and am passionate about opening up more opportunities for other young people to experience what Landcare can offer.”

Participants at the Wilsons Promontory retreat will experience a jam-packed adventure-filled weekend. This will include cultural experiences, hiking, and meeting like-minded people, combined with unique self-discovery and leadership training which will contribute to their growth as local leaders in the environment space.

The Intrepid Landcare Leadership Retreat has been delivered in a number of locations across Australia. This has seen highly motivated teams of young people

who seek opportunities in Landcare, which they design and drive for young people in their communities.

To attend the Gippsland Intrepid Landcare Leadership Retreat, fill out an application form via the Intrepid Landcare website and follow Intrepid Landcare on Facebook for live updates about the retreat.

This retreat is hosted by West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority with support from Victorian Landcare Program, Farms Trees and Landcare Association, Victorian Landcare Council, Bass Coast Landcare Network, South Gippsland Landcare Network, Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network and Yarram Yarram Landcare Network.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ landcareintrepid/ Website: http://intrepidlandcare.org/ events/vic-intrepid-landcare-leadershipretreat-gippsland/

Out there: kayaking will be among the activities offered at the Intrepid Landcare retreat at Wilsons Promontory National Park. Matt Khoury, waterways project officer at the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, enjoys a paddle.

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Farming Insight

It’s tree planting time WINTER is soon to arrive, with short days, cold nights, and rain.

Before and After: (2005, 2010) – Landcare Revegetation Project in Mirboo North.

“Absolutely perfect for getting trees started in the ground”, Phil Piper, President of the Mardan – Mirboo North Landcare Group said.

But don’t wait for winter to arrive; now is the time to get ready. If you haven’t already ordered your plants, contact local nurseries that specialise in revegetation plants to see what they can provide. (You’ll need a mixture of trees, bushes and grasses – indigenous varieties of course.)

“Autumn is the best time to prepare areas to be planted out. Start by setting up fencing to protect the trees from stock. Removing competition from grass is important to allow trees to get established, so slash the area, or spot spray, which is easier and more effective” he advised.

Members of local Landcare Groups help each other with planting sessions or “Tree Bees”. After the member has prepared their planting area other Landcare members arrive armed with tree planters.

“We usually do this on a Sunday morning. As we typically plant for a couple of hours we can get up to 1,000 trees into the ground…. then we down tools, and finish with a shared lunch and lots of socialising. It is always a very pleasant and rewarding exercise,” explained Phil.

The results speak for themselves. In just a few years after planting, helter belts can be protecting stock, and eroding gullies can be transformed into beautiful and stable parts of a working property.

(See before and after photos.)

Landcare has a range of publications that discuss the best varieties of trees and shrubs for revegetation in South Gippsland, as well as how to go about tree planting.

Each year Landcare provides funds to help landholders fence and plant out parts of their properties. Contact the South Gippsland Landcare Network to find out what grants are available.

To find out more about tree planting and Landcare go to http://www.sgln.org.au/ or call (03) 5662 5759.

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Farming Insight Making grass greener at home

Easter gift for Burra Foods suppliers

SOUTH Gippsland’s rainfall fed pastures should be money in the bank for dairy farmers – but only if they know how to make the most of it.

BURRA Foods has announced early payment of the Burra Supply Incentive (BSI) of 6c/kg Fat and 15c/kg Protein to be applied to all milk received for the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.

Feeding Pasture for Profit (FPFP) helps develop dairy farmer skills and decision making in growing and optimising pasture consumption.

The next round of FPFP courses are about to be delivered in South Gippsland, with GippsDairy regional manager Allan Cameron urging dairy farmers to make the time to participate.

“Feeding Pastures for Profit is designed to not only help farmers grow more and better grass but to also take advantage of that quality pasture to improve profitability,” he said.

“Past participants have come away with improved confidence in managing rotations, more effective use of pastures, crops and feed supplements.”

The program involves two days of classroom style delivery plus five on-farm group days over the following 10-12 months. Each participant is entitled to a one-off farm visit to support pasture rotation decisions.

The first two South Gippsland FPFP days will be held at Federation Training, Nerrena Road, Leongatha on 28 April and 5 May. Both sessions will run from 10.15am to 2.30pm.

Places are limited, so please contact Karen Romano on 0417 524 916 or Worth the time: the popular Feeding Pasture for Profit courses will begin later this month. karen@gippsdairy.com.auto register.

The BSI is being paid with the next milk payment rather than at season’s end as per prior years recognising the tight cash flow environment in which Dairy Farmers are operating.

The BSI payment will be applied retrospectively to all milk supplied from July 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017 and will be paid on May 15 with the April milk pays.

The BSI will then be paid monthly for all milk collected from 1 May 1, 2017 through to 30 June 30, 2017.

Grant Crothers, CEO of Burra Foods confirmed that Burra Foods is focused on building a sustainable supply chain and the payment of the BSI, injecting some $2.5m into the pockets of its Supply Partners, confirms that commitment.

He went on to say “synergies with the new shareholder are gaining traction providing firm demand and the company is looking to leverage stronger market prices and good seasonal conditions”.

“The payment has been made possible by improvements in the outlook for the final quarter of FY17 and management’s commitment to reduce operating costs,” Mr Crothers said.

Chatting cattle: Colin McAinch from Foster and Ernie Bennett from Buffalo were at the Leongatha VLE store sale last Thursday.

Colin was hoping to buy and Ernie had some steers to sell.

High hopes: Gary Davison from Koonwarra Holiday sale: from left, Elders stock agent Alex Dixon with his children Logan, Zahli and was at the store sale at Leongatha VLE last Keira and Leo Masterson from Drouin, who had some angus weaner steers in the sale at Thursday and was hoping to buy some cattle. Leongatha VLE last Thursday.

Code for milk supply contracts AUSTRALIAN Dairy Farmers (ADF) CEO John McQueen was joined

by United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) president Adam Jenkins in South Gippsland recently to discuss the upcoming dairy industry code of practice for milk supply contracts between farmers and milk companies.

Local dairy farmers turned out for a discussion and Q&A with Mr McQueen over dinner at Fish Creek on the Wednesday, and then lunch and dinner at Leongatha and Wonthaggi the following day.

Farmers attending included South Gippsland branch president Gordon Vagg, “It was terrific to have dairy industry leaders in our area to talk about the development of the code. It is importantthat farmers understand the changes that are being discussed.”

Mr Jenkins, said under the code of practice processors aren’t going to be able to drop their price without fair warning, as they did this time last year.

“Additionally, there can be no retrospective step-downs and the prices the factories pay to the farmer will have to be clearer to understand.

We have been working with processors to make things fair, equitable and transparent” Mr Jenkins said.

The code of practice also ensures all payments earned by farmers at the completion of their contract are paid in full.

The joint initiative has been agreed to by all major parties of the dairy industry and is expected to be in effect before new milk contracts and agreements commence this July.

• VLE Leongatha

Smaller yarding and prices ease THERE were 330 export and 145 trade cattle penned representing only a quarter of last week’s large yarding.

Quality was very average and there was one buyer short in the export section. Trade numbers were limited and the 175 cows yarded were predominately Friesians in score one and two condition.

Vealers and grass fed finished trade types suited to butchers were 10c to 20c/kg easier. Grown steers were 10c/kg down on a limited selection and no heavy bullocks were yarded. Heavy weight grown heifers eased 10c to 20c/kg as did Friesian steers. Cows and bulls were also 10c to 20c/kg easier and in most cases price falls were quality related.

Heavy weight vealers suited to butchers sold from 320c to 366c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 318c and 347c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 250c and 293c/kg.

Grown steers made from 306c to 320c/kg. Grown heifers sold between mainly 246c to 310c/kg. Dairy type steers sold from 255c to 284c/kg.

Light weight dairy cows sold between 160c to 196c to manufacturers with restockers paying to 236c/kg.

Medium score two cows sold from 190c to 212c with prime at 220c to 255c/kg. Bulls sold between 240c and 280c/kg.

The next sale draw - April 19: 1. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Rodwells, 4.

SEJ, 5. Landmark, 6. Elders.

Sheep sale Wednesday, April 19 at 12pm (fortnightly).

Prime Sale - Wednesday, April 12 BULLOCKS 1 T. & H. Robb, Leongatha 14 G. & J. Briscoe, Mirboo North 13 D. Nave, Berrys Creek 2 T. Richardson, Inverloch 1 B. Fullerton, Tyers 2 D. & D. Wylie, Korumburra STEERS 2 G. & S. Hosking, Mirboo 6 G. & J. Briscoe, Mirboo North 2 J. & M. Van Dord, Koo Wee Rup

575.0kg 587.9kg 596.2kg 602.5kg 625.0kg 647.5kg

322.0 318.6 318.0 310.0 310.0 306.0

$1851.50 $1872.91 $1895.77 $1867.75 $1937.50 $1981.35

347.5kg 365.6 $1270.46 472.5kg 335.6 $1585.71 472.5kg 327.2 $1546.02

1 J. & E. Clark, Poowong 1 T. & H. Robb, Leongatha 1 Avenel Casson, Allambee East HEIFERS 4 G. & S. Hosking, Mirboo 14 R. & A. McRae, Tarwin South 1 Centurians P/L, Dollar 7 Avenel Casson, Allambee East 5 J. & E. Clark, Poowong 1 G. & J. Schepers, Won Wron COWS 3 G. Koulouris, Mirboo 2 G. & J. Schepers, Won Wron 1 Bushlea Farms, Koonwarra 2 L. & J. O’Sullivan, Foster 2 R. & R. Spratt, Nerrena 1 J. & C. Bowman, Allambee BULLS 1 D. & D. Wylie, Korumburra 1 D. & M. Chalmers, Leongatha 1 G. & B. Dykes, Budgeree 1 Davard Nom Pty Ltd, Meeniyan 1 Bushlea Farms, Koonwarra

460.0kg 322.0 $1481.20 495.0kg 322.0 $1593.90 365.0kg 319.6 $1166.54 320.0kg 398.9kg 410.0kg 259.3kg 463.0kg 440.0kg

351.6 346.6 346.6 345.0 322.0 310.0

$1125.12 $1382.69 $1421.06 $894.54 $1490.86 $1364.00

561.7kg 572.5kg 340.0kg 597.5kg 580.0kg 565.0kg

255.0 238.0 235.2 235.0 235.0 230.0

$1432.25 $1362.55 $799.68 $1404.13 $1363.00 $1299.50

790.0kg 880.0kg 430.0kg 640.0kg 250.0kg

278.6 262.6 244.6 239.6 91.6

$2200.94 $2310.88 $1051.78 $1533.44 $229.00

VLE store sale Thursday, April 13 Steers: Kennington Park, Mount Martha, 1 x $1540; G.J. & J.M. McGrath, Jeetho, 1 x $1520; P. & N. Hutchinson, Yinnar South, 6 x $1510; D. Batten, 2 x $1500; M. & A. Fleming, Hiamdale via Rosedale, 1 x $1480; D.S. & R.E. Jones and M.R. & A.M. Fleming, Kilmany, 8 x $1480.

Heifers: J. Supple, Mirboo North, 4 x $1480; R. & G.J. Coppa, Tarra Valley, 3 x $1470; L. & J. Murphy, Berrys Creek, 6 x $1370; Kennington park, Mount Martha, 12 x $1310; K. & M. Thomas, Meeniyan, 7 x $1270; G.J. & J.M. McGrath, Jeetho, 1 x $1220.

Bulls: M.W. & D.E. Reynolds, Yinnar, 1 x $3000.

Cow and calf: S.B. Marriott Livestock, Outtrim, 10 x $2700; G. Koulouris, Mirboo, 8 x $2275; Gypsy Chicken Pty Ltd, Kongwak, 1 x $1830; J. Jennings, Mirboo, 1 x $1720; G.W. & G.J. Bland, Yarram, 11 x $1510.

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public notice Change of Venue

90th Birthday An Afternoon Tea will be held at Foster Golf Club ON APRIL 25 at 2pm to celebrate the 90th birthday of

Mrs Daisy Helms All welcome

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

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LEONGATHA COMMUNITY PRE SCHOOL CENTRES INC.

2018 ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS Are now being accepted in our 3 YEAR OLD programs Please contact Rhona 0407 340 193 or visit our website leongathapreschools.org.au

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BOOKKEEPER PART-TIME or CASUAL

Draft Library Plan 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 21 and Budget 2017/18 The West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation has developed a Draft Library Plan 2017â&#x20AC;&#x201C;21 and Budget 2017/18.

Both documents are available for inspection on our website www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au and in hard copy at all libraries in the region.

situations vacant

Leongatha Motel is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to work up to 20 hours per week.

The ideal applicant will have prior experience with either Quickbooks Online or Reckon Plus and be able to work with a minimum of direction.

ResumĂŠs detailing relevant experience should be sent to contact@leongathamotel.com.au LEONGATHA MOTEL 18 Turner Street, Leongatha Phone 5662 2375

Senior Planning Engineer We currently have an exciting job opportunity for a Senior Planning Engineer to join our Eastern regional project team.

â&#x20AC;˘ SENIOR PLANNING ENGINEER (Job No. 006IK)

Written submissions under Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 on any proposal contained in these documents are invited and will be received until Wednesday 17 May at 3.00pm.

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To apply and for more information visit our website https://vicroads.taleo.net/careersection/external/ jobsearch.ftl and search for the job number: 006IK. Applications close on 30 April 2017.

Submissions should be addressed to:

West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation 65 Victoria Street Warragul 3820 Email: ceo@wgrlc.vic.gov.au

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

Forthcoming vacancies on the Gippsland Ports Committee of Management Inc

Enquiries to

The purpose of the Board is to provide strategic direction for the management and operations of the ports, and to ensure good organisational governance.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING It is advised that the Annual General Meeting of the Meeniyan & Stony Creek Fire Brigade will be held at the Meeniyan & Stony Creek Fire Station On Wednesday, May 10 Commencing at 8pm All members are invited to attend

These appointments represent a major leadership opportunity to become part of an important regional organisation.

Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of high-level knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following fields: strategic planning; organisational governance; financial management or public administration; or experience in related sectors including port management and tourism.

The Board meets 11 times per year, generally on the third Monday of the month. Appointments are part-time positions for a two-year term.

Remuneration is paid in accordance with government policy.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring the diversity of our boards represents the diversity of our communities. Women, Indigenous people, people with a disability, young people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Peter Graham - Secretary

For further information on Gippsland Ports, go to www.gippslandports.vic.gov.au

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Please send Expressions of Interest (cover letter and resume) marked â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Private and Confidentialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to:

Late applications will not be accepted

meetings MEENIYAN & STONY CREEK FIRE BRIGADE Notice of

Gippsland Ports manages the local ports of Anderson Inlet, Corner Inlet & Port Albert, Gippsland Lakes, Snowy River and Mallacoota as a Committee of Management appointed under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978.

Expressions of Interest close at 5pm on Thursday, 11 May 2017.

Share farmer sought for Armourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dairy at Warragul.

390 ac milking area, adjoining 180 ac lease block, and 50 ac Lardner turnout block.

40 stand rotary with auto cup removers & cattle ID. Good infrastructure and tracks, fully renovated house. Prefer provide own herd and mobile plant for 50/50 share.

Seeking Sept changeover. armouraa@sympac.com.au

The Minister for Ports is seeking expressions of interest for five positions, including the Chairman, of the Gippsland Ports Committee of Management Incorporated, more commonly referred to as the Gippsland Ports Board. The term of appointment is from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2019.

Mr Marcus Higgins, Acting Manager Local Ports Program, Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne Vic 3000, or via e-mail (preferably in MS Word format) to: marcus.higgins@ecodev.vic.gov.au

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AGISTMENT WANTED Agistment / lease wanted for quiet cows and calves. Long term preferred. Ph: 56687234.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

for sale EX-MOTEL STOCK 50 Litre (cube) Bar Fridges - $35 Samsung 22” LCD TVs - $50 AWA 22” LCD TV with DVD - $65 LEONGATHA MOTEL 18 Turner Street, Leongatha Ph: 5662 2375 FIREWOOD - local messmate/stringy bark, cut, split, dry. Discounts on bulk loads. Free delivery available. Pick up or delivered. $100 per cubic metre. Ph: 0437-176187.

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FISH CREEK General Store & Newsagency.

Fabulous and successful business - the hub of the town. Ph: 0411-754430.

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PINE retangular table with 6 chairs, 1800mm x 1050mm, $250 ONO. Ph: 0437-247085.

Garage Sale

RIDE-ON MOWER “Lawn Boss”, $400. Ph: 0418-905531.

SUNDAY

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.

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April 23 17 Eleanor Court Leongatha 8am onwards Household items and clothing

KOONWARRA SPECIAL DAIRY SALE Monday 1st May at 11.00 am KOONWARRA SELLING CENTRE

130 Autumn Calved 130 & Close Holsteins Featuring Two Outstanding Dispersals Church Hill Holsteins a/c R & A Jones of Woodleigh.

DECADES OF DAVID JAMES CORRECTIVE MATING. COMPLETE DISPERSAL SALE OF AUTUMN CALVERS Selling 83 Magnificent Cows & Heifers, all freshly calved or close • Prod. to 12443 litres 390 kgs protein 455 kgs fat Backed by massive lifetime production !!

Sired by - Shottle, Bolton, Medallion, Zelgadis, Mascalese, Beacon, Gerard, Altaiota, Shout, Dundee, Jeeves, GGJardin, Informer, Dundee. a/c M & D Robertson of Tarwin Lower FINAL COMPLETE DISPERSAL LINE 23 Exceptional Close to calving Heifers to Bushlea Jersey Bulls • Dams prod to 12738 litres 407 kgs protein 498 kgs fat Sired by - Guthrie, Golden Dreams, Alta Meteor, Mogul Pety.

Tremendous heifers - gens of Orchard Mating Service.

JD 7 status.

Those in search of absolute Type & Production cannot go past this offering.

Further entries invited Catalogues available - Please contact DLS Office 03 9338 9259 Terms are cash or cheque on day of sale or settlement by your Agent - Letter of Introductions MUST be provided Brian Leslie 0418 365 934 Andrew Mackie 0419 595 932 Luke Russell 0408 313 815

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GRAZING LICENCE Stony Creek Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Committee of Management is inviting applications for 3 year licences at this recreation reserve.

LOT 1 Inside race track, 18 ha (44.5ac).

Includes 2 paddocks, stock and holding yards, and ample water. Fencing is electric.

LOT 2 Access from Stony Creek township 2.5ha (6.2ac). Good access, fencing improvements starting soon, limited water, electric fence power unit required.

Licences start 1/7/17 unless prior arrangements are made. Applications close last mail 28th April 2017, and can be posted to: SCRRR COM ‘Licence application’ P.O. Box 68, Meeniyan 3956 or browncow@dcsi.net.au

TOOTELL - HEATH 19-4-87 Happy 30th H 30th B Birthday i thd Darling There’s always a face before us, a voice we would love to hear, a smile we will always remember, of our son we love so dear.

Wish you were here to celebrate your 30th Brithday.

Love always, Mum and Dad

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KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

livestock BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

POULTRY / CAGE BIRD AUCTION Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion, Sunday, April 23, 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs.

Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270.

lost PAIR OF GLASSES in black case in Brumley Street opposite Catholic Church. Finder please ring 5662-3925.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

wanted to rent OLDER COUPLE wanting to rent farm house.

Excellent references. Ph: 56552804, 0432-278188.

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Jo Fennell 0437 465 399

johanne4@bigpond.com

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

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SMITH - Sylvia Eleanor.

18.08.1933 - 12.04.2017 Now sleeping peacefully in Heaven.

Loved and loving mother to Pamela and Ian. Adored Nana of Kellie, Scott and Julie.

Loved great Nana to Tahlia, Jordan, Kate and Charlie.

In our hearts Sylvia will always stay Loved and remembered every day.

funerals LACY - A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Jan Marie Lacy will be held at the Meeniyan Town Hall on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 commencing at 2pm.

A private service for burial will precede the above service.

in memoriam CAFARELLA - Angela.

25.2.70 - 13.4.10.

Forever in our hearts and thoughts.

Ti Voglio Bene.

Bacci Tua Mamma, Concetta e Famiglia.

XXX

deaths LACY (nee Edwards) Jan Marie.

Passed away suddenly at home on April 8, 2017 aged 72 years.

Dearly loved wife of John for 51 wonderful years.

Loving mum of Ian and Nicki, Cameron and Tonia, Philip and Danielle.

Adored nanna of Scott, Tash; Ebony, Maddison, Jasmine; Jarvis, Sarah, Christian and Benjamin.

Forever in our hearts and now in God’s care.

MILNER - Paul Frederick (Fred).

10.06.1947 - 16.04.2017 Dearly loved husband of Rhondda.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Heather and Craig, Michelle and Brendan, Sally and Steve.

Beloved Pa to Matt, Kate, Jake and Megan, Jesse and Robyn, Clancy, Levi, Blake, Aeden, Dan, Ollie.

A quiet man with a big heart, now rejoicing with God. SMITH (nee Sheehan) Sylvia Eleanor.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 aged 83 years.

Beloved youngest daughter of Sylvia and Bertram Sheehan (both dec) of Bega, NSW. Youngest sister to Nita (dec), Melba (dec), Roy (dec), Alan (dec), Kevin (dec), Bertram (dec) and Mervyn.

Loved and loving mother to Pamela and Ian Dunstan, Geoffrey Smith, Jennifer Walton and Gayle Verdon.

Loved Nana to Kellie and Scott Dunstan, Daniel Smith, Jamie and Shane Walton, Stacey Lawson, and Luke and Lachlan Verdon.

Great Nana to Tahlia and Jordan Dalipis and Kate and Charlie Dunstan.

MILNER - A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Paul Frederick (Fred) Milner will be held at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Mirboo North on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 commencing at 1pm.

SMITH - The Funeral Service (Prayers) for Sylvia Eleanor Smith will be held in our Leongatha Chapel, corner of South Gippsland Highway and Bellingham Street on Friday, April 21, 2017 commencing at 2pm.

Private cremation.

No flowers by request.

Donations to Bowel Cancer Research Foundation would be preferred.

Envelopes will be available at the service.

STEVENS - A Graveside Funeral Service to farewell Philip Kenneth Stevens will be held at the Meeniyan Lawn Cemetery on Friday, April 21, 2017 commencing at 11am.

At the conclusion of the above service, an invitation is extended to all for refreshments at Philip’s home.

Private cremation.

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Scott and Sharon Anderson With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island Main Office: WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH 5672 1074 176-178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 Fax: 5672 1747 email: randm33@bigpond.net.au PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Paul & Margaret Beck Proprietors

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

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High intensity: members of the Waratah Beach Surf Life Saving Club gave it their all at the Surf Life Saving Victoria State Championships recently, earning a place in the nationals. Photo courtesy of Fletchie Photography.

Waratah Beach lifesavers shine at State Championships WARATAH Beach Surf Life Saving Club sent a small contingent of competitors to the recent Surf Life Saving Victoria State Championships.

The group rose to the occasion with a number of first places and other place in events.

The club achieved first place in the open patrol team competition and U17 patrol team competition.

Jameson Trainor and Aidan Moriarty represented the club in the open first aid competition and won the event; as did Laura Brooks and Holly Cruttenden in the U19 first aid competition.

They will now represent Victoria in their events at the forthcoming national championships.

Amy Veenendaal won the U19 women’s championship lifesaver and Jameson Trainor came third place in the open men’s champion lifesaver event.

Other places on the day included: Campbell Pike – third place in the U19 beach flags.

Amy Veenendaal – second place in the open women sprint relay (as part of a composite team with Hampton).

Jack Kennedy and Jessica Horsburgh – third place in the open first aid competition.

Lucy Alklawhi and Sarah Kennedy – second place in U17 first aid competition and second place in the U19 first aid competition.

Sam Day and Gabriel Taylor-Sands – third place in the U17 first aid competition and second place in the U19 first aid competition.

Club captain Adrian Moriarty said the competition team had grown over the last couple of years.

“Competition is an important opportunity to hone our skills as lifesavers and also builds teamwork and camaraderie amongst the group,” he said.

That camaraderie was easy to hear with the Waratah Beach group cheering the loudest on the day.

Waratah Beach Surf Life Saving Club wishes the group all the best for the nationals.

Railway fair this Saturday SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is inviting community members to provide their ideas on how to improve the Leongatha railway site.

Council has the opportunity to take over the lease of the railway land and is developing a masterplan to guide future works at the site.

As part of the consultation process community members are invited to attend an Ideas Fair this Saturday, April 22 from 11am to 2pm at the Leongatha railway site.

A number of activities will be held as part of the fair to promote the possibilities for the site’s future. This includes a free barbecue, car boot sale, live music, games, The Magic Theatre, story time and displays.

The Ideas Fair will be held at the Leongatha railyards and will provide opportunities for people to learn more about the site, consider ideas and share any ideas they may have come up with.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s senior strategic planning officer Chantal Lenthall was pleased the project was progressing to the next stage.

“We are looking forward to having a number of people attend and provide their ideas on what they would like to see happen at the Leongatha Railyards.

“Everyone is encouraged to attend, it’ll be a great opportunity to share ideas while touring the site and looking at displays about the past that could influence our future,” said Ms Lenthall.

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Ready to run: from left, Martin, Collette and Stefanie Foster, Nicole Stupka and Dennis Beck came from Melbourne on Saturday, to compete in the 11th annual Tour de Tarwin event.

Cool treat: Anna Curran, Jess Mullarvey and Alex Martin from Venus Bay had some help to cool off after tackling the six kilometre track between Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower on Saturday, as part of the 11th annual Tour de Tarwin.

From the truck: South Gippsland Shire Council councillor Alyson Skinner said events like the Tour de Tarwin are important in small regional communities like Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower.

11th Tour more popular than ever MORE than $25,000 was raised for the volunteer organisations of the Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay district at the 11th annual Tour de Tarwin on Saturday.

South Gippsland Shire Council Cr Alyson Skinner said the Tour de Tarwin raises money for people who volunteer their time to keep the communities of Tarwin Lower and

Venus Bay safe.

She said the three significant volunteer organisations in the region were the CFA, the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club and the Community Emergency Response Team.

“They all operate with volunteers and this gathering of people shows those organisations the community wants to give back,” she said.

“This event has raised more than $180,000 over the past 10 years for these organisations.”

Event manager Crystal James said the goal for the event was 1750 participants in the Tour de Tarwin.

Speaking to The Star after the Tour on Saturday, Ms James said she was expecting to reach the target, with initial registrations totalling over 1500.

“We are up around 10 per cent on last year, which is positive,” she said.

All the money raised from the event goes back into the local community and in particular

supports volunteer emergency service groups.

This year, the Tour de Tarwin festival has grown from a single event on the Saturday, to being a series of events and activities held across the whole Easter weekend.

Ms James said the inaugural beach fun run, held on Easter Sunday was expected to attract more than 200 entries.

Held between beach number one and beach number five at Venus Bay, the event had distance options for all fitness levels.

“It was all about getting everyone out there and having a go, we take the emphasis off it being a race,” Ms James said.

The Tour de Tarwin organising committee would like to thank the Venus Bay Men’s Shed, the Venus Bay Angling Club, the Venus Bay Community Centre and the Tarwin Lower Bowls Club for their involvement in the weekend’s event.

“The event wouldn’t be possible without the support of local businesses and organisations,” Ms James said.

Bike on: Lara Code from Tecoma and Molly Lalanne from Belgrave were excited to take part in the 11th annual Tour de Tarwin between Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower on Saturday.

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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Bike buddies: Adyn, Ethan and Ella Beale from Venus Bay were happy to finish the Tour de Tarwin to Saturday, after completing the course on their bikes.

Good times: Safi Buji, Ruby Barnett and Belinda Barnett from Venus Bay were excited to be a part of the 11th annual Tour de Tarwin on Saturday.

Athletes awarded THE South Coast Athletics presentation day, including a shared lunch, was held on Sunday, April 9.

It was attended by athletes and parents who came together to celebrate the successful season for 2016/17.

The committee thanked all volunteers over the season and awarded a special Volunteer Award to Ray Slade for his exceptional efforts over the season.

The committee also thanked all the coaches for working with their athletes and taking them to such high levels this year.

Many local meet and club records were broken and created during the year, with particular success in the women’s relay teams.

Special mention must be made of the two most senior athletes in Rob Gray and Beth Montgomery, who both created new records in their respective Masters age groups.

The cross country champions for the 2016/17 season were: • U14 Girls: Georgia Burns • Open Men: Mark Coulter • Open Women: Sarah Lewis

• Masters Men: Rob Gray • Masters Women: Caroline Beischer • The Track and Field Champions congratulated were as follows: • U14 Girls: Georgia Burns Runner up: Charli Burns • U16 Boys: Matt Merrilees • U16 Girls: Rachel Aitken Runner up: Piper Hastings • U18 Girls: Courtney Clark • Runners up: Naomi Merrilees • Open Men: Brenton Taber • Open Women: Sarah Lewis • Masters Men: Ray Slade • Masters Women: Beth Montgomery The Victorian and Australian Champions were awarded with a plaque for their success at the State and National level. The Victorian Champions were: Alarna Gibson-Williamson for U14 High Jump at Victorian Junior Championships; Tevuro Montgomery for U14 80m Hurdles at Victorian Junior Championships; Eleanor Patterson for Open Women High Jump at Victorian Open Championships; Sarah Lewis 400m and 800m at Victorian Masters Championships.

The only South Coast Athletics Australian Champion was Eleanor Patterson who won the Australian Open Champion-

Right, Outstanding: back from left, Aliesha Wrigley, Sarah Lewis, Piper Hastings, Rachel Aitken, Naomi Merrilees, front from left, Nicola Slade, Beth Montgomery, Tevuro Montgomery, Rob Gray and Matt Merrilees were the club record breakers.

ships for Open Women High Jump for the fifth consecutive time.

South Coast was also very proud of the achievements of Eleanor Patterson and her coach David Green, who were the first South Coast athlete and coach to go to the Olympics, going to Rio in 2016.

The new season is now open for registration commencing with our cross country season.

The club welcomes any new members or enquiries by contacting southcoastaths@ gmail.com

Right, Masters: Sarah Lewis and Matt Merrilees broke Gippsland Region records. Sarah broke the record in the two kilometre run and Matt’s event was hammer throw.

Record breakers: Rob Gray, Beth Montgomery and Tevuro Montgomery were local meet record breakers in South Coast Athletics’ 2016/17 season.

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MDU wraps up 2016/17 season THE MDU Cricket Club recently held its U16 and Senior presentation day at the Meeniyan clubrooms with a good crowd in attendance.

Although the U16s was the only side that made the finals, the club still had a good year with both the A and B Grade sides finishing fifth and the C Grade side showing significant improvement due to the continued progression of eight U16 players who played C Grade each week.

The club is now actively focusing on trying to recruit a couple more A Grade players in the off season.

Off field, the club was very successful once again, having numerous functions that were all well attended throughout the season.

The highlight of the day was the Best Club Person award which was won by the 300 game club stalwart Mark Cantwell for the second time in three years for the huge amount of work he has put in once again.

U16: Mitchell Hoober received the batting and John Phillips received the coach’s award. Absent: Stuart Bright, bowling award.

B Grade: Cam Olden received the captain’s award, Wayne Prosser was the batting aggregate and aggregate recipient and Craig Hoober received awards for bowling average and aggregate, club champions and club best and fairest.

C Grade: Jai Bright won the bowling average trophy, Dale Thomas received the batting average and aggregate trophy and Steven Riley was awarded the trophy for bowling aggregate and club champion. Absent: Josh Brown, captain’s award.

A Grade: Gary Webster received the batting average and aggregate trophies and Nick Eddy – pictured with his son Mason – won the bowling average, aggregate and club champion. Absent: Tim Harris, captain’s award.

Great season: Shayne Harland (B Grade fielding), Jeremy Oxlee (B Grade batting, bowling and Cricketer of the Year), Tim Morrison (C Grade fielding), Peter Churchill (C Grade batting, bowling and Cricketer of the Year), Sam Hall (C Grade batting, bowling and Cricketer of the Year), and Arty Allaway (C Grade fielding) were named in the Senior presentations. Absent: Luke Zanchetta (A Grade batting, bowling and Cricketer of the Year) and Ilan Osman (A Grade fielding).

Sportsman: MDU Best Club Person Mark Cantwell with president Craig Hoober. Absent: Connor Brown, most improved.

Outstanding: Tom Brown (certificate of appreciation), Scott Hayes (100 runs and six wickets), Michael Giles (100 runs), Shane Dole (150 games), Mat Wrigley (100 games) Dale Wyhoon (Rodney Hartigan memorial most dedicated player) Kyle Dorman (150 games) were awarded for their efforts and commitment at the Korumburra Cricket Club. Absent: Harry McNeil (David Routley Memorial most promising under 21), Jason Richards (100 games) and Cameron Smith (100 runs).

Korumburra’s cricketers awarded KORUMBURRA Cricket Club closed its 2016/17 season with a presentation night recently.

The night was an opportunity for the club to reflect on the successes of the season and reward its high achieving players.

A highlight of the night was club stalwart Ray Cruickshank receiving a life membership.

Left, Honoured: Ray Cruickshank received a life membership to the Korumburra Cricket Club at the presentation evening. He is pictured with his wife Jess, his son David and his daughter Sharon.

Right, Team spirit: Darren Scott presented Nick Leppin with the best clubman award.

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thestar.com.au Leongatha FIRST up, the continued results from the club’s presentation night held on April 7, ladies event winners and runners-up.

Raffle: June McIndoe (right) was the winner and Joan Bee (left) was the runner up of the Leongatha Bowls Club’s Hartley Wells raffle.

They are pictured with Hartley Wells’ Darren Fox. The bowls club thanked Darren for his support in the community.

Inverloch THE final Monthly Triples for the season took place on Wednesday, April 12, with 10 teams enjoying perfect conditions. The Best Over-

all game was won by Shirley Phillipson’s team of Rhonda Davies and Helen Twite.

Runners up were Nell Van Grunsven, Marg Griffin and Carol Hughes.

The winner of the day

was the team of Judy Parker, Laurel Lee and Carol Waters.

Raffles were won by Annie Maruzza and Judy Parker.

The club would like to

Great effort: the Best Last Game at the Inverloch Monthly Triples was won by Helen Twite, Rhonda Davies and Shirley Phillipson, who were presented their winnings by sponsor Ian Symonds.

Second place: Carol Hughes’s team of Nell Van Grunsven and Marg Griffin finished as runner up in the Inverloch Monthly Triples. They are pictured with sponsor Ian Symonds.

Triple threat: The winners of the final Inverloch Monthly Triples Laurel Lee, Carol Waters and Judy Parker were congratulated by Ian Symonds.

Success: winners at Inverloch last Thursday were John French, Terry Seaward (skip), Jack Miller and Fabian Lovrich.

thank the match committee for organising the Monthly Triples throughout the season and Marg Flett for preparing the winning envelopes, the donation of the lovely raffle prizes and the volunteers rostered to organise the food.

The Wednesday Social Bowls continues on April 19 with names in by 11.30am for a 12.30pm start.

On Wednesday, April 26, there will be a News and Views session at 11am.

This will be followed by the last Wednesday Social Bowls to be held on 26 April.

The annual Skirts and Shirts will held on the last official day of the summer season on Saturday, April 29, starting at 12.30pm, bowls attire. Please bring a small plate for afternoon tea.

The club is asking for donations for raffle prizes for the Wine and Dine that is being held on May 2.

The Easter Raffle was drawn and it was Rita Everitt who won the major prize.

Bev Kurrle’s grandson won the second prize; there was lots of chocolate cheer to spread around.

Another successful garage sale was held on Easter Saturday.

Thanks to all who donated goods, sorted and set up the items, manned the stalls, sold raffle tickets, made Devonshire tea and cleaned up afterwards. It certainly was a group effort that involved lots of willing members with a result of a few thousand dollars into the club’s coffers.

Twenty two entrants including a couple of visitors turned out for Inverloch’s weekly social bowl last Thursday.

This social game and the monthly Turkey Triples are the main organised events following completion of the Pennant season and prior to the commencement of the weekly mixed social games which are scheduled for a Winter Season beginning on Wednesday, May 10.

Winner of last Thursday’s 2 x 12 end competition with 35 points was the team of Terry Seaward (S), Jack Miller, John French and Fabial Lovrich, a visitor from the northern suburbs.

Runners up, missing by one point with 34, were Rob Howard (S), Mike Applin and Gavin Blew. Gavin has recently returned to Inverloch after a year and a half at Foster.

Next Thursday, April 20, Turkey Triples replaces casual bowls, which returns the following Thursday, April 27

Ladies pairs champions were Sue Symmons and Liz Beale, runners-up Sue Crouch and Jo Runciman.

Handicap pairs champions were Jeanette Chalmers and Rosa James, runners-up Glenice Emmerson and Sue Symmons.

In the mixed event the pairs champions were Anne and Jim Lye, runners-up Ollie and Sue Crouch.

The president’s handicap winner was Angela Hackett, runner-up Jenny Miller.

The men’s pairs champions were Ray McGannon and Wayne Walker, runners-up Phil Benson

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, April 12 A QUIETER night this week at Buffalo after the open night last week but an enjoyable time for everyone.

Three games of eight ends were played using six bowls.

In the first game after a slow start Toni Heldens and Illene Tiziani beat Glenys Pilkington and Joyce Occhipinti 8-4 scoring in the last four ends.

On the other mat a drawn game and four ends each resulted between Bill Wolswinkel, Peter Tiziani, Mark Taylor, and Joe Occhipinti, Carolyn Benson and Maureen Taylor.

In the second game Toni and Illene scored their second win beating Joe, Carolyn and Maureen 8-4. Glenys and Joyce narrowly beat Bill, Peter and Mark 6-5.

Everyone changed mats for the third game and Toni and Illene won again 8-6 over Bill, Peter and Mark.

Joe, Carolyn and Maureen only scored on two ends with Glenys and Joyce bowling well, winning 16-2.

Illene and Glenys led their teams well putting their bowls on kitty many times.

Overall the women had a good night with Toni and Illene the only three game winners (WWW) 14 ends,

and Graeme Drury.

Like many things in life there is what is termed the holy grail and bowls is no different. For Leongatha bowlers for season 20162017 this was won on eight different occasions

by Leongatha within the South Gippsland Bowls Division and the players involved received a badge award.

In conjunction with the Division 1 ladies winning the flag overall, the year has been another successful one.

The club’s major raffle, the Hartley Wells $1000 was drawn on the night next Joyce and Glenys (LWW) 14 ends, third Bill, Peter and Mark (DLL) 11 ends, and fourth Joe, Carolyn and Maureen (DLL) nine ends.

Good luck to all teams for pennant which starts next Tuesday night.

Social bowls 7.30pm on Wednesday night at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

Fish Creek WITH the club in recess, renovations to the ladies cloak rooms are well underway.

It would, however, be great to have a few more hands to assist, so any members who have a bit of spare time and are willing to lend a hand, please contact Tim (0419 540 901) or Colin (0422 035 871).

Building skills are not necessary, as there are many other jobs that can be done.

Notice to all lady club members, the annual general meeting will take place at the club rooms at 10 am on Wednesday, April 19.

A ballot box is available for nominations, and members are encouraged to nominate for committee positions and all are encouraged to attend the meeting.

Reminders: kindly diarise all of the following dates.

Presentation night will

and the winner was June McIndoe, second prize went to Joan Bee. Easter Saturday social bowls winners were L. Wilson (s), G. Vansideren and Jeanette Chalmers with two wins plus 13, runners-up were R. Trotman (s), F. Sauvarin and R. Deenen with two wins plus three.

As a result of wrong bias fines and several raffles the club raised a total of $718.80 for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’. be on Friday, May 5.

The monthly casserole night and the club’s annual general meeting will be on Wednesday, May 17.

Both events will be held at the clubrooms.

The social evening is to be held at the Wonthaggi Club on April 20– please contact Ray Barham on 0408 317 030 for further details, or to book a place.

The final summer Turkey Triples will be held on Thursday, April 27.

The general committee meeting will be on today (April 19), being the third Wednesday of the month.

Mardan Indoor AS the chill of autumn is felt, the numbers are falling.

The club had 10 bowlers but the competition was as strong as ever; three games of eight ends were played and most games were decided on the last end.

The games were all so close that every team had a win and there were no two game winners.

The winners were, with one win and two draws, Denyse Menzies, Margaret Campbell and skip Vito Serafino. Runners up with one win one draw and one loss were John Mcoll and skip Ian Hasty.

Numbers should be back up next week IH for RG.

Gippsland Soccer League Fixture Round 1: April 23 Prom Coast - bye Leongatha v Lang Lang Phillip Island v Mirboo North Wonthaggi v Drouin Inverloch v Korumburra

Round 7: June 4 Phillip Island v bye Drouin v Inverloch Prom Coast v Korumburra Lang Lang v Wonthaggi Leongatha v Mirboo North

Round 13: July 30 Prom Coast - bye Lang Lang v Leongatha Mirboo North v Phillip Island Drouin v Wonthaggi Korumburra v Inverloch

Round 2: April 30 Leongatha - bye Korumburra v Lang Lang Wonthaggi v Prom Coast Inverloch v Mirboo North Drouin v Phillip Island

June 11 - Queen’s Birthday

Round 14: August 6 Drouin - bye Prom Coast v Lang Lang Inverloch v Phillip Island Leongatha v Korumburra Wonthaggi v Mirboo North

Round 3: May 7 Lang Lang - bye Phillip Island v Leongatha Mirboo North v Drouin Invrloch v Prom Coast Korumburra v Wonthaggi Round 4: May 14 Mirboo North - bye Inverloch v Wonthaggi Lang Lang v Drouin Korumburra v Phillip Island Prom Coast v Leongatha Round 5: May 21 Drouin - bye Lang Lang v Prom Coast Phillip Island v Inverloch Korumburra v Leongatha Mirboo North v Wonthaggi Round 6: May 28 Korumburra - bye Mirboo North v Lang Lang Wonthaggi v Phillip Island Prom Coast v Drouin Leongatha v Inverloch

Round 8: June 18 Inverloch - bye Prom Coast v Mirboo North Phillip Island v Lang Lang Drouin v Korumburra Wonthaggi v Leongatha Round 9: June 25 Wonthaggi - bye Phillip Island v Prom Coast Korumburra v Mirboo North Lang Lang v Inverloch Leongatha v Drouin Round 10: July 2 Mirboo North - bye Wonthaggi v Inverloch Drouin v Lang Lang Phillip Island v Korumburra Leongatha v Prom Coast July 9 - School holidays Round 11: July 16 Leongatha - bye Lang Lang v Korumburra Prom Coast v Wonthaggi Mirboo North v Inverloch Phillip Island v Drouin Round 12: July 23 Lang Lang - bye Drouin v Mirboo North Leongatha v Phillip Island Prom Coast v Inverloch Wonthaggi v Korumburra

Round 15: August 13 Korumburra - bye Lang Lang v Mirboo North Phillip Island v Wonthaggi Drouin v Prom Coast Inverloch v Leongatha Round 16: August 20 Phillip Island - bye Inverloch v Drouin Korumburra v Prom Coast Wonthaggi v Lang Lang Mirboo North v Leongatha Round 17: August 27 Wonthaggi - bye Prom Coast v Phillip Island Mirboo North v Korumburra Inverloch v Lang Lang Drouin v Leongatha Round 18: September 3 Inverloch - bye Mirboo North v Prom Coast Lang Lang v Phillip Island Korumburra v Drouin Leongatha v Wonthaggi SEMI FINAL SEMI FINAL GRAND FINAL

September 10 September 17 September 24

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Soccer is back SOCCER is returning to Gippsland on April 23.

Local teams are gearing up for the kick off, with most teams fielded across the board.

The Leongatha Knights will be fielding its first U15 girls’ team this season, and is seeing excellent numbers across all teams.

Preseason training started in early March, with teams scattered across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.

The Knights are coming off a win by the Senior women’s team in the Korumburra Cup earlier this month. The club also shared success last year, with the Reserve men’s side making it all the way to the grand final.

Glenn Bainbridge is the new Senior men’s coach this season. Glenn previously coached the juniors.

Peter Milkins is the Senior women’s coach.

The Knights’ first clash is against Lang Lang at home – a grand final rematch for the Reserves.

“Lang Lang proved to be a strong side in its first year last season, and we are looking forward to coming up against them again,” Knights president John Wilson said.

The Knights have an exciting year ahead, having recently been the recipient of a $100,000 Sport and Recreation Victoria grant. The money will be used to develop one of the pitches and to install lighting.

Once the project is complete, the Knights will have a brand new, first class training and game facility, which will cater for far more members, provide better training and match conditions, and give the club opportunities to host night matches and Gippsland Soccer League events.

Korumburra City has also attracted strong numbers.

Training on Tuesday and Thursday nights has been successful in preseason, which started in early February. The focus has been on ensuring all young members get a good run and enjoy the game.

The Senior men’s coach is Rory Cull, the Senior women’s coach is Lucy Macpherson, and Tim Richards will be looking after the Juniors.

This year, the club is celebrating its 10th anniversary and will be hosting a ball in May. Other events will be held throughout the year.

Korumburra City will kick off the round against Inverloch at Thompson Reserve.

“We are looking forward to the competition and hope everyone gets out there and enjoys themselves,” president Glenn Odgers said.

Inverloch has high hopes for the season, and is in the process of upgrading the lighting at Thompson Reserve.

The club has worked hard to raise funds for the lighting project, and has been working closely with Bass Coast Shire Council. A ball will be held on

Soccer stars: new Mirboo North United coach Connor Williams with his U14 team, consisting Lara Worthy, Mirabelle McCreaddie, Troy Hart, Josh Anton, Mick Cummando, Darby Kratzat, Hayden Anders, Matt Smith, Alex Petty, Beau Kratzat, Roydon Carter and Lloyd Williams. The team was pictured at the recent Korumburra Cup. The Gippsland Soccer League season starts on April 23.

Contest: Leongatha’s Pat Johnson (left) battled for the ball against Phillip Island’s Luke Nicholson in the recent Korumburra Cup. The Gippsland Soccer League season starts on April 23.

June 17 to raise more funds.

The lighting will give Inverloch opportunities to train as a club at Thompson Reserve, rather than using the Inverloch Recreation Reserve.

Last season, Inverloch’s U14 team won the grand final and men’s side came in second. With similar numbers, the club is hoping to improve this year.

Husband and wife team Pat and Leonie Gilbert will be coaching the senior sides.

“We are up against Korumburra City first up, which is a pretty good side. Everyone is keen for the kick off and is ready to get the season underway,” the club’s Mark Donohue said.

Mirboo North United has good numbers in all eight sides, with plenty of new and old members welcomed to the club.

The first time coaches are Connor Williams (U14s) and Peter Boys (U15 girls).

The club has put in some hard training on Wednesdays for several weeks. Mirboo North United will come up against Phillip Island in round one.

“Phillip Island is looking like one of the strongest teams in the league, so we will be looking to play some solid defence to stop them,” the club’s Patrick Finnegan said.

Phillip Island has attracted a large number of junior players. To meet the demand, the club will be hosting a separate competition for junior players on Wednesday nights. Visitors are welcome in this competition.

Phillip Island’s Senior men have dominated recently, taking out the Korumburra Cup, as well as competing in the national SA Cup. The Seniors are coached by Brian Roberts, a former international player.

Last season, the women’s team and the U12 won the league and the cup, and the U14 won the league.

Phillip Island will take on Mirboo North in round one.

“We are looking forward to a good hit out. Mirboo North is always a good team to play and we are looking forward to seeing everyone out there,” president Geoff Russell said.

Wonthaggi has filled all sides, but more juniors are always welcome.

The teams have been training on Thursday nights, and the players have been getting excited for round one.

Alycia Marotta will coach the U6s, Glenn Jobe will coach U8s, Kevin Dugard will coach the U10s, Dean Harvey will coach the U12s, Andrew Donohue will coach the U14, Justin Dempsey will coach the U16s, and the Seniors will be coached and captained

by Stefan Oter.

The Wonthaggi women’s team was runner up in Korumburra Cup and in last season’s grand final.

“We had a pretty successful year and our numbers are still good,” president Karl Montgomery said.

“We are up against Drouin in round one, which is always a competitive side.”

If you interested in joining a team, contact a club in your area or email admin@gippslandsoccer.com.au.

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Excellent form: Toni West won A Grade, Sue Bowler won B Grade and Lianne Adamson won C Grade.

Leongatha ladies Section 1: Meeniyan’s team consisting Dot Elliot, Sheila Constantine, Irene Holm, Andrea Thorson and Dot Christie won the pennant final in Section 1 for the second year in a row.

Absent: Veronica Park.

TONI West (8) continued her excellent form this week with 39 stableford points to win A Grade.

Her handicap appears to be permanently settled in the single figures.

One of the sponsors for the day, and also amongst the winners last week, was Sue Bowler

Leongatha

Section 2: was won by Korumburra’s team of Barb Twite, Heather Grist, Chris Rickard, Lee Clements, Moira Rogers, and Joan Peters. Absent: Carie Harding.

Women’s pennant decided FINAL rounds of the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association pennant season were contested on April 10, with some very interesting outcomes.

Although Meeniyan had already secured the flag in Section 1, the remaining three final placings were all still wide open. Wonthaggi’s home course knowledge was enough to help it overcome Foster (3.5 – 1.5) and thus claim second place ahead of Foster by the slimmest possible margin of one squared game.

Leongatha’s one to four loss to Meeniyan meant it tumbled to the dreaded fourth place –two points and one game behind third placed Foster - and relegation to Section 2 in 2018.

Congratulations to the impressive Meeniyan line up, for its second pennant win in a row.

Section 2 games were played at Leongatha.

Korumburra had also already secured its Pennant flag, but again, all other final placings were open.

Korumburra suffered a one to four loss to Lang Lang, and Meeniyan had a decisive victory over Phillip Island, five games to zero.

The final placings thus became Korumburra on top with 12 points, followed by Lang Lang and Meeniyan tied for second and third on eight points, with Leongatha fourth and Phillip Island fifth equal on six points but separated by three games. Korumburra will be promoted to Section 1 in 2018, while Phillip Island will drop to Section 3.

Section 3 also played at Wonthaggi, where the home team had a narrow win against Phillip Island (three to two) and Welshpool secured its flag by winning a close encounter with Leongatha (three to two).

Welshpool are thus promoted to Section 2 in 2018.

Wonthaggi held onto second place (16 points), with Phillip Island (12 points) in third and Leongatha in the ‘hot’

seat for relegation to Section 4 next year.

Section 4 played at Korumburra, with Woorayl suffering a five to zero defeat at the hands of the home team.

Leongatha was thus able to snatch the flag from Woorayl, with a 3.5 – 1.5 win over Meeniyan.

Final placings consequently were very tight, with the top two places on the ladder equal on 16 points, but Leongatha’s ‘games for’ count being 17 against Woorayl’s 16.

Korumburra finished third, with all three teams having won three games, but Korumburra having only 14 points.

Congratulations to the Leongatha team, that will be promoted to Section 3 next year.

Congratulations to everyone who played in this year’s pennant competition.

Matches are, almost without exception, played with excellent sportsmanship, creating a respectful camaraderie amongst players from all the clubs in the association.

Section 3: Welshpool won the event and will move up to Section 2 in 2018. The team consisted Jenni Delany, Rachel Brown, Jeanette Swann, Trish Latch and Peta Barlow.

SATURDAY’S Stableford competition was dominated by Stuart Harry, who had a massive 45 points to win the overall and C Grade by a six strokes.

A Grade was taken out by Rod Brown with 39 points and John Housey won B Grade with 37 points.

John Payne received 12 balls for an excellent eagle two on the par four 17th hole.

Balls were awarded to Colin Moyle, Kevin Castwood, John Payne, Steve Fisher, Rod Hayes, Ian Watson, Barry Attwood, Will Norden, Peter Hartigan, Peter Brownlie, Fred Debono, Craig Hams, David Forbes, Don Smith, Merv Stubbs, Alexander Hill, Simon Drummond, Russell Williams, Peter Buttinger, Grant McRitchie, Chris Leaver, Marcus Fleming and Barry Stevens.

NTPs were Kit Rotthier on the 14th hole and Andrew Westaway on the 16th.

On Tuesday of last week Joe Lowell took out the Overall and B Grade events with 39 points.

Russell Williams continued his excellent form to win A Grade with 37 points and Peter Horman won C Grade with 35 points.

Balls were won by David Child, Geoff McDonald, David Vorwerg, Rob Martin, Jim Arnott, Colin Moyle, Bruce Hutton, Mark Anderson, John Eabry, Grant McRitchie, Ian Murchie, Ian Purbrick, Frances O’Brien, Terry Grace, Michael Street, Ron Paice, Peter Hobson, Peter hart, Chris Johnson (Riversdale Golf Club) and Hugh Goodman.

NTPs were Doug Clemann on the 14th hole and John Eabry on the 16th.

There was some good scoring produced on Thursday with the best being 43 points by Gerard Mooney to win the Overall and C Grade events.

A Grade was won by Jon Smith with 41 points and John McLennan took B Grade with36 points in a count back.

Balls were won by Bruce Hutton, Norm Hughes, Bob Prowse, Ian Watson, Ryan Thomas, Antony Gedye, Brian Fennessy, John Simon, Allan Schache, Ken Smirk, Leroy Sharrock, Michael Thomas, Merv Stubbs, David Child, Shane Trinca (Qantas Golf Club), Arthur Nilsson, David Vorwerg, Andy Bassett, Rob Martin, Mike Street, Ian Murchie and Jim Arnott.

Antony Gedye really had the irons on target, taking the NTP on both the 14th and 16th holes.

Woorayl

Section 4: Leongatha’s team proudly won the flag. The team included Lianne Adamson, Sue Woods, Marg Griffiths, Loris Clark, Jan Brownlie, Sue Bowler, Louise Schache, and Karen Orford. Absent: Lynda Bassett and Libby Seebeck.

FINE weather and great course conditions set the scene for a Stableford event at Woorayl on Saturday – sponsored by Drummond Golf.

The scores reflected the conditions; the A Grade winner with 41 points, playing off four, was B. Stubbs. The runner up was G. McKinnon with 40 points on a count back from R. Gourlay.

with 39 points. This earned her a significant handicap reduction. Lianne Adamson was the C Grade winner with 29 points on a count back from Pat West.

Down the line balls went to Coral Gray 35 points, Loris Clark 34, Alison Strong 33, Dot Stubbs and Nancy Sperling 32, Julie Howard, Maxine Eabry, Wendy Parker and Marg Griffiths 31, and Marianne Leaver, B Grade was won by A. McEachern with the score of the day 42 points and the runner up was A. Peters also with 40 points. The C Grade winner was R. Sullivan with a popular 40 points and his runner up was I. McLennan with 37 points.

Balls went to R. Gourlay, C. Gourlay, P. La page, G. Calder, M. Wilson, C. Hall, C. James and T. Williams on a count back from many others.

Nearest the pin on the eighth was J. Howard and the 17th R. Gourlay.

The raffle was won by J. Gill syndicate.

Next week is a pairs’ multiplier event so grab a partner and sign up for a game.

Happy hitting.

Woorayl ladies IT was a beautiful fine day for golf on Wednesday, April 12, after the wintery blast earlier in the week.

There were 15 players who took to the fairways for the par event sponsored by Marg Harris.

Congratulations to the respective winners with Heather Sullivan (22) -3 taking out A Grade and Fay Maynard (30) -2 for B Grade.

NTP on eighth was J. Riseley, 11th E. Berryman and 17th S. Rayson.

DTL balls went to I. Giliam -3, J. Graeme -4, and J. Riseley -4.

A reminder that the monthly counter tea (from 6pm) and lucky draws are on this Thursday, April 20, at the club – all welcome.

Next week: Stableford.

Lang Lang ON Saturday, April 15, Par was

Glenyce McRobert and Louise Schache 30 points.

Nearest the pins were Wendy Parker and Toni West on the 14th and 16th and Bronwyn Debenham (second shot) on the 16th.

Women’s captain Shirley Welsford thanked the co-sponsors for the day Loris Clark and Sue Bowler.

Marion Chalmers (38) had another win this week in the nine hole competition with 21 points on a count back from Fran O’Brien.

Ken Mckenzie also won a ball down the line with 16 points.

The 2017 pennant squad attended a wind up function last week.

The highlight of the evening was the exciting and unexpected win by the Section 4 team, comprising Loris Clark the competition of the day with 140 players in the field.

A Grade winner: Paul Hendry (9) 5. Runner up: Peter Sellers (6) 3. B Grade winner: Fred Skepper (19) 5. Runner up: Bob Sandiford (17) 3. C Grade winner: Bill Stainsby (23) 4.

Runner up: Adam Simpson (24) 2. NTP: fifth Gehen Peiris 18cm, ninth Grant Johnson (hole in one), 12th Phil Conroy 44cm, 15th Ron Smith 164cm, 18th Peter Sellers 101cm, and ladies’ fifth Pam Anderson 200cm. Ladies winner: Pam Anderson (26) -2. BDL: Andrew Villinger 3, Murray Cridland 1, Jaymes Leahy 1, Gehen Peiris 1, George Morozoff 1, Ken Mooney 1, Shane Sparks 0, Michael Fahey 0, Brenton Adams 0, Trevor Cridland 0, Bob West 0, Alan Courtney 0, David Allen 0, Bret Mottrom 0, Darren Rooke 0, John Ruddy 0, Peter Macnoe -1, Thomas Johnson -1, Michael Garrett -1, Simon Taylor -1, and Darren Vandenhoven -1.

An Open Stableford competition was held on Good Friday with a field of 28 players.

Winner: Michael Peterson (21) 38. Runner up: Heath Barclay (13) 36. NTP: ninth James Leahy 345cm, 12th Nick Jones 520cm, and 15th James Leahy 628cm. BDL: Peter Blackwood 35, Geoffrey Cleland 35, James Leahy 33, Brenton Adams 33, Lindsay Cooper 31, and Paul Morgan 30.

On Thursday, a combined Stableford and 2BBB Stableford were the competitions of the day with a field of 71 players.

Winner: Steve Fuller (15) 39 points. Runner up: Noel Welsh (17) 39 points. Two Ball

(captain), Sue Bowler, Libby Seebeck, Lynda Bassett, Louise Schache, Lianne Adamson, Marg Griffiths, Karen Orford, Sue Woods and Jan Brownlie.

Team captain Loris Clark congratulated the team and made note of the fact many were new to match play and for some it was their first experience in pennant.

Saturday, April 8: A Grade winner: Dot Stubbs (15) 34 points.

B Grade winner: Marg Griffiths (28) 35 points.

Down the line: Sue Bowler and Coral Gray 33, Sue Westwood ( Latrobe Golf Club)32, Denise Todd (Berwick Montune Golf Club) and Mandy Moyle 31, Jean Chaplin 30, and Caroline Renny (Amstel Golf Club) 29 points Nearest the pin: Wendy Parker. winners: Phil Howe (29) and Gary Barker (20) 48 points.

NTP: fifth Rod Cameron, ninth Phil Conroy, 12th Jim Hedrick, and 15th Noel Welsh. BDL: Chris Clark 38, Gary Barker 38, Peter Gulliver 38, Brian Smith 38, Will Christensen 36, David Chadwick 36, David Allen 36, Phil Conroy 37, Chris Kelsall 37 and Les Anderson 36.

Ladies results: On Wednesday, April 12, the ladies played Stableford in the first round of the Silver Spoon with a field of 18 players.

Division 1 winner: Patricia Randall (22) 35 C/B. Runner up: Anne De Leeuw (20) 35. Division 2 winner: Catherine Briant (29) 32. Runner up: Paula Sweeney (23) 31 C/B. Division 3 winner: Anne Schellekens (32) 33. Runner up: Jean Wallace (38) 31. Silver Spoon winner: Patricia Randall. NTP: Div 1 Rebecca Thomas, and Div 3 Maureen Hams. BDL: Anne De Leeuw 35, Cheryl Stockdale 33, Paula Sweeney 31, Jean Wallace 31, and Sue Purser 31.

On Tuesday, a combined Stableford and 2BBB Stableford were the competitions of the day with a field of 48 players.

Winner: James Hedrick (13) 37. Runner up: Neal Birrell (21) 37. 2BBB winners: Ron Contantine (21) and Cameron Maguire (27) 46 points. NTP: fifth Michael Fahey 114cm, ninth Bill Merrigan 490cm, 12th Greg Austin 720cm, and 15th Phil Conroy 373cm. BDL: Ian Farrer 37, Alec Hamilton 37, Bill Merrigan 36, Greg Austin 36, Noel Zunneberg 35, Noel Bradford 35, and Bob Sandiford 34.

Good Friday Appeal: the trophy winners with their chocolate bunnies were Jason Perrett (36) 44 points, (women) Kath Welsh (31) 27 points and men’s runner up John Hassett 38 points.

Korumburra ladies IT was a beautiful day to play golf last Wednesday and 18 women enjoyed the course.

In A Grade (0-30), Heather Grist (22) was the winner with -1 and the runner up was Lee Clements (12) on -2.

B Grade (31+) was again won by Jean White (41) who had the best score of the day with +1 and the runner up

was Viv Enbom (34) on -1.

Only one player got on and stayed on the par three holes with Kath Welsh keeping the nearest the pin on the first hole.

Congratulations to Lorraine Knox for her solid round of -2 that resulted in her ‘breaking’ off her initial handicap of 45 to 44.

Thirty three members and visitors played in the Good Friday Appeal competition, where proceeds were donated to the

Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal.

The trophy winners were Jason Perrett (36) 44 points, (women) Kath Welsh (31) 27 points and men’s runner up John Hassett 38 points.

Many thanks go to the volunteers who organised the day, trophies, and prepared the delicious fish and chip lunch; Thelma Snow, Cheryl Routley, Maggie Bennett, Glen Snow and Kevin Dixon.

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Fun run for kids raises thousands THE annual Leongatha Fun Run, held along the Great Southern Rail Trail from on Good Friday raised over $8000 for this year’s Good Friday Appeal.

Girl power: from left, Shanna Rintoule from Leongatha, Cherie Beveridge from Leongatha, Jenny Best from Foster, Ebony Best from Leongatha and Allira Howe from Melbourne were ready to run in the Leongatha Fun Run on Good Friday.

Family run: Holly, Alice and Jasmine Williams from Inverloch were keen to get running in the five kilometre Leongatha Fun Run on Good Friday.

Wonthaggi ladies ON Wednesday the field was smaller as a knockout quarter finals for the singles event was being played concurrently with the main field.

Many thanks go to the great men volunteers who have stepped in while the ground manager takes some well earned leave.

With 19 players, A Grade was won by Ally Adams (10) with 37 points which included birdying the fifth hole.

The club welcomed a new member to the ladies field Judith Watson who won the B Grade with a great score of (43) 37

Meeniyan ladies A fine, sunny day greeted the 12 ladies to played Single Stableford.

Nancye Hammet (36) won the day’s event with 39 points runner up was Irene Holm (13) with 35 points.

Jan Trease had the best nine with 19 points.

Down the line balls to Andrea Thorson 33 points, Faye LePage 31 and Sue Hoskin 31, Veronica Park was near-

points as well Chris Yann was clever and chipped in to birdie the eighth.

NTP on second and 17th was Marg Johnson, and on eighth Maree Anderson.

BDL went to Sharon Patullo 35, Catherine Bolding 34, Delores Harvey 34, Maree Anderson 33, Annie Tschiderer 33 and Marg Johnson 32 Next week, the semi finals in the singles knockout see Anne Walker play Jan Beaumont, and Marg Ryan play Pam Hanley.

The South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association pennant season is over and saw Section 1 won by Meeniyan, but the Wontest the pin on the 14th.

The 2017 pennant season is now completed and Meeniyan’s Section 1 team was able to defend its title by winning back to back flags.

The ladies in Section 2 finished in equal second position and the Section 4 ladies did the small club proud, with some ladies not having played pennant before.

A big thank you goes out to all the players who played their hearts out for Meeniyan and allowed the club to field three teams.

Warm up: Aleisha and Jacob Wrigley from Ruby were trying to stay warm before the start of the Leongatha Fun Run on Good Friday, in which they were tackling the five kilometre course. haggi girls had a great win on the final day to end up runner up and cementing their place in the section for another year.

Section 3 girls also had a win on the final day

but the section was won

by Welshpool.

Well done to all the players who represented the Wonthaggi Club so well.

They’re off: the Leongatha Fun Run got underway in soggy conditions on Good Friday, but that didn’t stop the runners and walkers getting involved.

Victory: B Grade winner Judith Watson with A Grade winner Ally Adams.

Mirboo North THURSDAY, April 13 – Open Stableford Day winner: Ian Evison (11) 39 points. Pro pin (Gippsland Solar): fourth Chris Long. DTLs: Mal Payne (10) 38 points, Ian Blencowe (18) 38 points, and Joshua Robbins (19) 37 points.

Saturday, April 15 – Easter Saturday Stableford Day winner: Jeff Hughes (17) 41 points. B Grade winner: Ron Funnell (22) 40 points. Ladies’ winner: Jess Clark (21) 30

points. NTPs: second shot on first, Steven Bickerton.

Pro pin fourth (Gippsland Solar) Paul Woodall, sixth (VGL/ 1st T Motel) Doug Taylor, 13th (C+D Earthworks) Garry Shandley, and 16th (Ken Graeme Motors) Steve Beitz. DTLs: Steven Bickerton (7) 38 points, Steven Beitz (24) 38 points, Joshua Robbins (19) 37 points, Paul Woodall (12) 37 points, and Stan Evison (19) 37 points.

Next week: Jepara Health Care Strzelecki House 4BBB Championships, round two.

front nine on Thursday. second Winston Reilly; 11th Brian Meeniyan Well done to all players this week.

Dewar. Best nine: Ron Finlay 20 JOHN Dumont returned from QueenResults: points. sland to play some excellent golf this Tuesday, April 11: Single StablThursday, April 13: Single Staweek. eford. bleford.

Runner up on Thursday with 40 Winner: Winston Reilly (25) Winner: Phil Johnston (16) 42 points, John teamed up with vice cap38 points.

Runner up: David McInpoints.

Runner up: John Dumont tain Peter Wilson on Saturday to take tyre (14) 35 points. Nearest the pin: (22) 40 points. Nearest the pin: 11th out the 4BBB Par comPhil Johnston; second petition with an excelDaryle Gregg. Best lent +10 score. nine: Nereda Scholte Visiting player Elia 22 points.

Carter teamed with Saturday, April 15: Bob McGeary to card 4BBB Par. a +8 score after wiping Winners: John two holes on the back Dumont/Peter Wilson nine. +10. Runners up: Elia Winston Reilly Carter/Bob McGeary headed the field on +8. Nearest the pin: Tuesday with 38 John Dumont. Pro pin: points, clearly ahead of Kevin Harris. the field.

Members draw: Thursday’s stableHenry Meuller, jackford game was won by pot to next week.

Phil Johnston with an Next Saturday is excellent 42 points.

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Joma brings home silver WONTHAGGI boxer Charles Joma is number two in Australia after earning a silver medal at the Australian Championships in Adelaide.

Competing in the U19 Australian Titles at 69 kilograms, the 17 year old had two fights during the week under the guidance of a state coaching team.

He won against an opponent from New South

Wales in the first fight before blitzing the semi final against a Queensland opponent.

Coming up against another Queensland opponent, Charles demonstrated some clean shots and performed well in the ring.

However, the final decision came down to the judges, and Charles was pipped at the post.

Charles was well supported in Adelaide by his brother Santo, his friends, and Wonthaggi Boxing Club coach Scott Williamson who had driven up to cheer him on.

“Gold or silver, we are all in his corner and we are extremely proud of him,” Scott said.

“He’s made some big accomplishments recently. He won the Brisbane Golden Gloves and State Title. He’s now number two in Australia, which is a huge achievement. This was his first national event and it was a massive effort.”

The championship week was a tiring one, but overall it provided some excellent experience.

Charles will be taking a week off to recuperate before getting back to his training with the Wonthaggi Boxing Club.

He will be helping out at the club’s gym – based at the Wonthaggi Miners Rest – before getting into some serious training.

“We’ve got the New Zealand Golden Gloves in June, so I’ll be taking a couple of the boys over to that,” Scott said.

“In August, the Brisbane Golden Gloves is on again. It’s going to be a massive event – in some ways it should be considered an international event. Teams from New Zealand and New Caledonia come over to fight; it’s really great experience. I’ll be taking half a dozen boys to that.

“At the end of the year, there will be trials for the Commonwealth Games in Brunswick, which Charles will be training hard for. He will have to fight against adults, but you never know – some of his sparring partners have been full grown men, and he’s handled it well. He’s definitely in with a chance.”

Scott said the Wonthaggi Boxing Club has continued to gain more members, and Wonthaggi may see more young champions yet.

Wonthaggi champion: Charles Joma adds his new silver medal from the recent Australian Championships in Adelaide to his trophy haul.

Christine stars in Sydney LEONGATHA’S Christine Byrne competed in the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney recently.

She competed in the U20 women’s 100 metre heats, in which she won with the fastest qualifier time of 11.69 seconds with a +3.2 tail wind and a personal best.

Later, she took out the title of national champion with a time of 11.80 seconds and a legal wind of +0.8.

Her four x 100 relay team took out the gold with Christine running the final leg to bring the girls home.

She also competed in the 200 metre and won her heat with a personal best of 24.29 seconds.

She is now on a well earned break for a couple of weeks before starting up her winter training program to prepare for what is going to be her biggest season ever.

This will hopefully see her qualify for World Juniors 2018 in Finland.

Dedicated club: from left, Wonthaggi Boxing Club committee members Ron Gladstone, Steve Dunn, Scott Williamson, secretary Terry Earl, president Mike Linsell and committee member Claire Donohue want to see the club continue to grow in a new site at the old CFA building in Watt Street.

Call to expand the boxing club THE Wonthaggi Boxing Club is getting bigger and better, and is ready to make a move.

With boxing popularity booming, the club has outgrown its gym at the Miners Rest and now has its eye on the old CFA building in Watt Street.

Although not officially established until 2014, the gym has been in use since 2012. The gym was an initiative by coach Scott Williamson, who kitted out an old Miners Rest meeting room for a boxing space for his co-workers.

The gym caught the attention of local youths, and the club steamrolled from there.

Scott has put approximately $20,000 of his own funds to ensure the success of the club. Now, only around nine people can workout at the club at a time, as there is little space to move.

The gym only has enough room for a small workout area and a quarter size boxing ring.

In the CFA building, the club would have space for its members to workout and hold boxfit classes, a full size ring, a kitchen, an office, a shed, and a backyard.

The club now has 36 members – seven are female and 12 are under 18 – and the new site would go a long way to ensuring membership continues to increase.

Council was advised it would cost $300,000 to repair the building. However, the boxing club has other ideas in mind.

“Our club members – along with relatives and friends – who are carpenters, plumbers, electricians and builders could repair and repaint the interior and the exterior of the building for no cost at all to council,” club secretary Terry Earl said.

“Our club members would also clean and maintain the interior and exterior of the building and grounds. The only cost we envisage from council would be the need to remove any asbestos from the building.

“We only ask – if we are successful – that we are given at least a 10 year lease and rent be kept to a minimum.”

In the club’s short life, the lives of young athletes have been changed. Making headlines recently is Wonthaggi’s own Charles Joma, who recently became number two in Australia in the U19 69 kilogram division. He will be training for a Commonwealth Games trial later this year.

Charles is not the only young boxer showing potential, with boxers as young as 12 committing to the sport.

“Being part of the club has helped young people change their lifestyles. I’ve got a policy at the gym that if you get in trouble outside, you’re out, and I have seen young people turn their lives around,” Scott said.

A new gym at a new site will give the club a brand new image and will create more opportunities for Wonthaggi’s future champions.

Champion: Leongatha’s Christine Byrne (second left) enjoyed success at the Australian Athletics Championships recently.

Dream win for Tiffany JUMBUNNA’S Joyce family recently attended the Port Phillip Showjumping Club event held at Lang Lang Showgrounds Two main events were featured - Ponderosa Future Stars and Grand Prix Tiffany Joyce won the Ponderosa Future Stars class on the family’s home bred warmblood LH Johnny. The win was an emotional one for the family, and a dream come true for Tiffany.

Johnny is an eight year old gelding who Tiffany has ridden her whole life. Tiffany is a former Newhaven College student who now works for a Massive win: Jumbunna’s Tiffany Joyce won Melbourne law firm. the Ponderosa Future Stars class at the Port Team Joyce has been a very passionate horse Phillip Showjumping Club event recently. family and bred many warmbloods on the farm.

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Parrots netball A Grade Leongatha 46 d Wonthaggi 39 Auction player - Kate McCracken. Awards: Lyn Rose Boutique - Kate McCracken, Serafino’s - Lauren Redpath, Evans Petroleum Nicola Marriott.

A fantastic team effort by all the girls. Intense defensive pressure all over the court caused some great turnovers and got us over the line in the end. Great win.

Under 15 Wonthaggi 40 d Leongatha 26

Auction player - Kate Sperling. Awards: Mika & Max - Lucy Vernon, Rusty Windmill - Kate Sperling, Baker’s Delight - Kate Browne.

Well played by all the girls with defense pressure down the court, which means great turnovers in the ring.

Great solid win to continue to work all game.

Awards: Baker’s Delight - Phoebe Davidson, McDonald’s - Chloe Brown, A.W. Smith - Alicia Marshman.

It was a tough game playing in the wet. We fought hard but unfortunately we couldn’t pull through. Bring on Moe.

Auction player - Tegan Renden. Awards: Lyn Rose Boutique - Elicia, Bairs Hotel - Kathy Reid.

Well done girls, it was a

Results - Round 3 April 15 & 16 A Grade: MDU 69 d Tarwin 31, Fish Creek 39 d Foster 38, Stony Creek 91 d DWWWW 15.

B Grade: MDU 66 d Tarwin 51, Fish Creek 51 d Foster 49, DWWWW 39 d Stony Creek 31.

C Grade: MDU 61 d Tarwin 41, Foster 37 d Fish Creek 34, Stony Creek 60 d DWWWW 10.

17 & Under: MDU 67 d Tarwin 23, Foster 40 d Fish Creek 33, Stony Creek 25 d DWWWW 17.

15 & Under: Tarwin 25 d MDU 20, Fish Creek 30 d Foster 13.

13 & Under: Tarwin 50

d MDU 3, Foster 29 d Fish Creek 26, DWWWW 27 d Stony Creek 5.

Ladders A Grade MDU ...........................232.91 Fish Creek ..................143.75 Stony Creek ...............273.58 Foster............................91.67 Tarwin ..........................53.63 Toora .............................48.51 DWWWW.....................13.51 B Grade MDU ........................... 118.97 Fish Creek .................. 112.61 Toora ..........................121.43 Foster..........................125.96 Stony Creek...................97.70 DWWWW.....................67.82 Tarwin ...........................71.51 C Grade MDU ...........................245.57 Fish Creek ..................130.95 Foster............................98.23

12 12 8 4 0 0 0 10 8 6 4 4 4 0 12 8 8

Stony Creek ...............223.08 Tarwin ...........................70.31 Toora .............................44.55 DWWWW.....................18.42 17 & Under MDU ...........................262.34 Fish Creek .................. 110.53 Foster..........................104.72 Stony Creek .................96.23 Tarwin ...........................62.60 Toora .............................62.63 DWWWW.....................27.78 15 & Under Fish Creek ..................312.50 Foster.......................... 110.53 MDU .............................69.84 Tarwin ..........................60.94 Toora .............................33.33 13 & Under Tarwin ........................557.14 Foster..........................294.29 Fish Creek .................. 112.07 Toora ............................72.73 DWWWW.....................68.75 Stony Creek...................14.29 MDU .............................13.00

4 4 0 0 12 8 8 4 4 0 0 12 4 4 4 0 12 12 4 4 4 0 0

Gippsland results Results - Round 2 A Grade: Morwell 70 d Warragul 31, Leongatha 46 d Wonthaggi Power 39.

B Grade: Morwell 43 d Warragul 32, Leongatha 60 d Wonthaggi Power 33.

C Grade: Warragul 26 d Morwell 16, Leongatha 23 d Wonthaggi Power 20.

Under 17: Morwell 20 d Warragul 19, Leongatha 33 d Wonthaggi Power 30.

Under 15: Morwell 27 d Warragul 20, Wonthaggi Power 40 d Leongatha 26.

Under 13: Morwell 22 d Warragul 6, Wonthaggi Power 24 d Leongatha 13.

Ladders A Grade Leongatha ....................160.66 Morwell ........................153.42 Traralgon .....................206.06 Maffra ..........................107.69 Warragul ........................69.57

8 6 4 4 4

Drouin ...........................100.00 Sale..................................92.86 Moe .................................91.84 Wonthaggi Power ............63.16 Bairnsdale .......................42.31 B Grade Leongatha ....................144.44 Drouin ..........................155.56 Moe ...............................155.17 Traralgon .....................120.00 Sale ............................... 115.38 Morwell ...........................94.59 Maffra..............................86.67 Bairnsdale .......................84.21 Warragul ..........................69.32 Wonthaggi Power ............66.67 C Grade Leongatha ....................200.00 Warragul ......................187.50 Traralgon ..................... 116.13 Morwell ........................ 110.00 Maffra ..........................104.55 Sale..................................95.65 Wonthaggi Power ............86.44 Drouin .............................61.54 Moe .................................47.06 Bairnsdale .......................33.96 Under 17 Leongatha ....................133.93 Drouin ..........................290.48

2 0 0 0 0 8 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 8 8 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 8 4

Moe ...............................153.85 Maffra ..........................140.54 Wonthaggi Power ........104.55 Morwell ...........................51.25 Traralgon .........................84.62 Warragul ..........................75.00 Sale..................................71.15 Bairnsdale .......................61.90 Under 15 Wonthaggi Power ........127.42 Morwell ........................124.49 Sale ...............................225.00 Moe ...............................166.67 Leongatha ......................82.43 Bairnsdale .......................97.14 Traralgon .........................92.31 Drouin .............................85.29 Warragul ..........................65.28 Maffra.............................44.44 Under 13 Morwell ........................633.33 Wonthaggi Power ........ 142.11 Moe ...............................360.00 Bairnsdale ........................0.00 Traralgon .......................83.33 Leongatha........................54.17 Warragul ..........................27.59 Drouin ...............................8.57 Maffra................................0.00 Sale....................................0.00

4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 8 8 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0

Awards: Forage & Grind - Zali Hill, Voyage - Luca Riseley, Baker’s Delight Nikya Wright.

It was an intense game right from the first whistle.

Every player played their role, with great intercepts and accurate shooting throughout the game. Great win girls.

B Grade

C Grade

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Under 17 Leongatha 33 d Wonthaggi 30

Leongatha 60 d Wonthaggi 33

Leongatha 23 d Wonthaggi 21

Struggle: Stony Creek’s Rachael Frassenai and Allies’ Rita Wigg compete for the ball. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@fourcornersframing.biz.

tough game but we managed to come out on top. Go girls.

Under 13 Wonthaggi 24 d Leongatha 13 Awards: A.W. Smith Makenzi, Forage & Grind - Alice, Baker’s Delight Ada. Well done girls playing a good first game. Next game we hope to pull out a win.

Let’s go Gatha girls.

Stretch: Parrots’ Maddie Kerr keeps the ball in play in a prime position to take a shot.

More photos at www.mdphotos.net

West Gippsland results Results - Round 2 A Grade: Cora Lynn 47 d Inverloch-Kongwak 45, Dalyston 82 d KilcundaBass 18, Koo Wee Rup 56 d Phillip Island 19.

B Grade: Cora Lynn 46 d Inverloch-Kongwak 40, Dalyston 71 d KilcundaBass 27, Phillip Island 41 d Koo Wee Rup 37.

C Grade: Cora Lynn 43 d Inverloch-Kongwak 34, Dalyston 66 d KilcundaBass 16, Koo Wee Rup 48 d Phillip Island 20.

Under 17: InverlochKongwak 49 d Cora Lynn 32, Dalyston 53 d KilcundaBass 13, Phillip Island 26 d Koo Wee Rup 21.

Under 15: InverlochKongwak 28 d Cora Lynn 27, Dalyston 30 d KilcundaBass 21, Phillip Island 53 d Koo Wee Rup 3.

Under 13: Cora Lynn 29 d Inverloch-Kongwak 9, Phillip Island 28 d Koo Wee Rup 9.

Garfield ..........................30.61 0 Kilcunda-Bass ................16.26 0 Under 17 Dalyston ......................323.33 8 Korum-Bena ...............268.42 8 Bunyip .........................182.93 8 Inverloch-K’wak ........103.74 8 Koo Wee Rup .............. 117.50 4 Cora Lynn..................... 113.86 4 Phillip Island ..................66.15 4 Nar Nar Goon.................42.70 0 Kilcunda-Bass ................34.18 0 Garfield ..........................32.29 0 Under 15 Inverloch-K’wak ........ 114.67 12 Phillip Island...............357.14 8 Korum-Bena ...............228.13 4 Bunyip .........................164.52 4 Kilcunda-Bass.............142.86 4 Cora Lynn..................... 118.06 4 Dalyston ....................... 111.63 4 Nar Nar Goon.................70.91 4 Koo Wee Rup .................16.30 0 Garfield ..........................12.66 0 Under 13 Cora Lynn ...................320.83 12 Bunyip .........................833.33 8 Korum-Bena ...............358.33 8 Phillip Island...............182.61 6 Dalyston ......................100.00 2 Inverloch-K’wak ............36.00 0 Koo Wee Rup .................32.14 0 Nar Nar Goon.................30.23 0 Garfield ............................3.85 0

Advantage: Dalyston’s Jarney Thomas works the ball around the ring with Kilcunda Bass defender Ebony Coulson out of play.

Ladders A Grade Korum-Bena ...............330.61 8 Koo Wee Rup ..............309.76 8 Dalyston ......................238.60 8 Cora Lynn .....................93.60 8 Bunyip .........................222.22 4 Nar Nar Goon.................90.77 4 Inverloch-K’wak ............90.60 4 Phillip Island ..................52.73 0 Kilcunda-Bass ................26.14 0 Garfield ..........................15.15 0 B Grade Korum-Bena ...............297.50 8 Bunyip .........................221.95 8 Dalyston ......................178.13 8 Cora Lynn ...................103.81 8 Koo Wee Rup ..............147.54 4 Inverloch-K’wak ............97.67 4 Phillip Island ..................97.50 4 Nar Nar Goon.................73.68 0 Kilcunda-Bass ................37.90 0 Garfield ..........................13.53 0 C Grade Cora Lynn ...................151.32 12 Koo Wee Rup ..............437.50 8 Bunyip .........................413.64 8 Dalyston ......................327.03 8 Korum-Bena ...............137.74 8 Inverloch-K’wak ............73.87 0 Nar Nar Goon.................55.71 0 Phillip Island ..................39.81 0

Clear pass: Inverloch Kongwak’s Kelsey Buxton moves the ball down the court with a pass to teammate Emily Azzopardi.

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• DWWWW v. Stony Creek

Allies roll Stony THE Allies and Stony Creek clubs took part in an Anzac service prior to the Senior game at the Alberton West reserve last Sunday.

Above, Tackle: Tate Sabec and Glen Gray watch on as Sam Marriott attempts to separate the call from Cam McKenzie. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Fish Creek.... 3 DWWWW ..... 2 Tarwin ........ 2 Toora... ....... 1 Foster ............. 1 Stony Creek.... 0 MDU............... 0

0 0 1 1 2 2 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

210.37 426.00 116.89 222.22 60.84 44.90 21.57

Pts

GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (DWWWW) ........ (9) 19 R. Robertson (Toora) .......... (0) 15 J. Smith (Fish Ck) ............... (4) 10 A. Seccull (Fish Ck) ............. (3) 7 J. Weston (Toora) ............... (0) 6 T. Toussaint (Tarwin) ........... (2) 6 T. Cameron (Tarwin)............ (4) 5 H. Black (Tarwin)................. (3) 5 B. Cooper (Fish Ck) ............. (0) 4 R. Jaroszczuk (Toora) ......... (0) 4 G. Park (Fish Ck) ................. (1) 4 T. Holman (Foster) .............. (0) 4 A. Murray (Tarwin) .............. (1) 4 T. Corry (MDU).................... (0) 4 T. Hooker (Fish Ck) ............. (0) 4

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%

Left, Pressure: Stony Creek’s Dylan Zuidema and Allies’ Travis Walker keep their eyes on the ball. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

12 8 8 4 4 0 0

Pts

Fish Creek.... 3 0 0 412.16 12 DWWWW ..... 2 0 0 173.56 8 MDU........... 2 1 0 91.67 8 Tarwin ........ 1 2 0 101.00 4 Stony Creek.... 1 1 0 94.66 4 Foster ............. 0 3 0 36.14 0 Toora ... .......... 0 2 0 31.55 0 GOALKICKERS A. Bright (Fish Ck)............... (0) 9 J. Arter (DWWWW)............. (5) 7 W. Thorson (Stony Ck)........ (1) 6 C. Macri (Fish Ck) ............... (5) 5 M. Dyer (Stony Ck) ............. (2) 5 B. Mead-Ameri (Tarwin) ...... (3) 6 D. Devonshire (Fish Ck) ...... (1) 5 L. Borne (Tarwin) ................ (3) 5 J. Lamont (DWWW) ............ (1) 3 J. Danckert (Fish Ck) ........... (2) 3 E. O’Loughlin (Tarwin) ........ (3) 3 L. Anderson (Tarwin) .......... (2) 3 N. Mathieson (MDU) ........... (0) 3 M. Daoud (DWWWW) ......... (2) 3 M. Bartlett (MDU) ............... (0) 3 C. Batten (Fish Ck) .............. (2) 3 L. Fisher (MDU) .................. (0) 3 L. Weston (Tarwin).............. (1) 3 B. Park (MDU)..................... (1) 3 B. McKnight (Stony Ck) ...... (1) 3 L. Park (Fish Creek) ............ (0) 3 J. Bright (Foster) ................. (1) 3

%

Pts

186.43 100.00 126.44 106.32 103.33 0.33

8 4 4 4 4 0

GOALKICKERS C. Cary (Stony Ck) .............. (7) L. Thomas (Stony Ck) ......... (6) A. Wilson (Fish Ck) ............. (3) L. Lidstone (Foster)............. (0) Z. Duursma (Foster) ............ (1) K. Napier (Foster) ................ (4) C. Preston (Stony Ck) ......... (4) L. Smith (MDU)................... (0) J. Stockdale (MDU) ............. (0) B. Prain (Foster) .................. (0)

7 6 6 6 5 5 4 4 4 4

1 0 1 1 1 2

0 0 0 0 0 0

SENIORS

Stony Creek Goals: M. Dyer 2, J. Bright, B. McKnight, R. McGrath, W. Thorson, B. Byrnes DWWWW Best: B. Cherry, J. Arter, M. Daoud, M. Allan, K. Hanning, N. Arney Stony Creek Best: N. NowellSvenson, R. Harrington, S. Cope, B. Byrnes, R. McGrath, T. Stone THIRDS

DWWWW 12.13.85 Stony Creek 2.8.20 DWWWW Goals: K. Bergles 9, A. Sigeti 1, L. Sketcher 1, L. MacKenzie 1 Stony Creek Goals: C. Mackie 1, G. Gray 1 DWWWW Best: D. Atkins, J. Nolan, K. Bergles, H. Egerton, M. Homer, T. Sabec Stony Creek Best: J. Gee, W. Collins, C. Mackie, S. Marriott, D. Zuidema, A. Logan RESERVES

DWWWW 14.9.93 Stony Creek 7.3.45 DWWWW Goals: J. Arter 5, M. Daoud 2, J. Zahra 2, K. Rendell 2, W. Stiotes 2, J. Lamont

Stony Creek 20.25.145 DWWWW 0.0.0 Stony Creek Goals: C. Cary 7, L. Thomas 6, C. Preston 4, R. Lindsay 3, S. Barnard, A. Wright Stony Creek Best: J. Phillips, L. Thomas, J. Bright, H. Collins, C. Preston, C. Cary DWWWW Best: J. Mattern, K. Vicino

Tarwin triumph SOLID teamwork was demonstrated

by MDU, but Tarwin outclassed the young side on Saturday.

In front of a good crowd on its home turf, Tarwin secured an 85 point win to go into its bye round.

It was an unusually windless day at Tarwin, so the weather conditions were no excuse.

Although Tarwin had

clear control of the game from the first siren, MDU applied good pressure and kept Tarwin on its toes.

The Demons forced Tarwin to play the game in their style, and Tarwin did what it could to adapt.

There was a strong contest in the first half, which wasn’t reflected on the scoreboard. Tarwin almost doubled MDU’s score by the half time siren.

Cameron Harris worked

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ease and this in turn set up Bergles and Anthony Sigeti for scoring chances.

Stony Creek was intent on spoiling, however gathering of the loose ball and tackling allowed the home side to kick to the vacant flank and Leyton Sketcher goaled from the boundary.

Within minutes Bergles, Anthony Sigeti and Haydn Egerton were in the play as the home team scored four valuable goals to open up a handy lead at the last change.

The last term saw the Allies full of running and fitness now the key factor as they peppered the goal square.

Logan at full back had a huge task trying to mind Bergles, Sigeti and Ben Mayers, but inaccuracy saw the home side pile on 3-7 to one point to hold the visitors goalless for the second half.

• Tarwin v. MDU

THIRDS Foster ......... 2 Stony Creek .. 1 Fish Creek.... 1 Toora .......... 1 MDU............... 1 DWWWW ....... 0

Yarram RSL president Rick Rogers gave the address and Saul Stainer played the Last Post.

Rick announced that a Medal would be awarded to the most courageous played on the day.

At the completion of the game the medal was awarded to Darcy Atkins of the Allies.

The Easter weather has been kind to the district and conditions were perfect for football.

The Allies started in top gear but it took nearly 10 minutes before Kael Bergles opened the goal tally.

From the centre Atkins, Phillips and Robertson set up scoring chances but on the last line Stony Creek was putting up strong resistance.

Ryan McKnight and Andrew Logan took some solid marks on that last line but persisted in attacking around the boundary trying to limit the Allies possession of the ball in the centre corridor.

Late in the term, opportunity opened up and Bergles was the recipient of ac-

curate passes that allowed him a further three goals.

The second term was fairly even with Bergles kicking the first goal then, finally, the visitors opened their account with a snap from the boundary.

Moments later the ball went forward to Kaskaya at full forward however Josic marked within range for Stony’s second and in fact its last for the game.

In defence, Jaden Nolan appeared well in control of Kaskaya whilst Steve Scott and Matija Sigeti swooped on the loose ball and quickly cleared it out.

By half time the game was still in the balance with the four points still up for grabs.

In the middle, Phillips, Atkins and Tait Sabec cleared the ball out with

Shark attack: Tarwin’s David De Luca kicks the ball towards his forward line and out of reach of MDU’s Matt Smith.

tirelessly in the ruck for MDU, and the goal kicker Jason Kennedy worked overtime to put up a solid defence.

A goal from the boundary contributed by MDU’s Sam Wilson encouraged the Demons, but Tarwin was keen for a win.

After an encouraging speech from its coach at three quarter time, Tarwin shifted gears – not only putting more goals on the board, but also keeping MDU scoreless Tarwin ended the match with a massive 18 goals on the board from multiple goal kickers.

For the second week in a row, Tarwin’s Alex Whalebone played a consistent match, supported by the youthful experience of Troy Toussaint.

Along with Whalebone and Toussaint, Tarwin’s best players were Travis Cameron, Dermott Yawney – who played his best match yet –, Nathan McRae and Emmet Yawney.

MDU’s best players were Cameron Harris, Tom Corry, Matthew Smith, Sam Wilson, Matthew Laskey and Jason Kennedy.

Tarwin will use the bye to regroup and prepare for a challenging match against Toora.

MDU plays Stony Creek this weekend, which is likely to be a tough battle.

SENIORS

RESERVES

Tarwin 18.16.124 M.D.U. 6.3.39

Tarwin 17.17.119 M.D.U. 4.5.29

Tarwin Goals: T. Cameron 4, S. Kilsby 3, H. Black 3, T. Toussaint 2, R. O’Loughlin 1, D. Yawney 1, A. Whalebone 1, J. Pastura 1, J. Bloom 1, A. Murray 1 M.D.U. Goals: J. Kennedy 2, S. Wilson 1, C. Harris 1, M. Smith 1, M. Smith 1 Tarwin Best: A. Whalebone, T. Toussaint, T. Cameron, D. Yawney, N. McRae, E. Yawney M.D.U. Best: C. Harris, T. Corry, M. Smith, S. Wilson, M. Laskey, J. Kennedy

Tarwin Goals: L. Borne 3, B. Mead-Ameri 3, E. O’Loughlin 3, L. Anderson 2, R. Davey 2, T. O’Loughlin 1, N. Browne 1, L. Weston 1, T. McMicking 1 M.D.U. Goals: Y. Zorzos 2, B. Park 1, B. Thorson 1 Tarwin Best: R. Davey, B. MeadAmeri, P. Houston, N. Browne, E. O’Loughlin, A. Bell M.D.U. Best: N. Mathieson, N. Tuckett, Y. Zorzos, C. Dyke, J. Yates, S. White

Desperation: MDU’s Peter Harris and Tarwin’s Jackson Bloom go for the ball in their Alberton League match on Saturday.

• Leongatha Badminton

Join in badminton BADMINTON is a great sport to be involved in over those cold winter months.

Played indoors with a social atmosphere, badminton is a game that will get you moving, work up a sweat and improve your hand eye coordination.

The Leongatha Badminton Club caters for a wide range of different standard players and this season has seen the return of a number of former players, along with some new players.

The Leongatha Badminton Club plays on Tuesday nights from 7.30pm and has practice nights running before the season begins on Tuesday,

May 2.

All new and former players are encouraged to come down for a hit and get involved in this wonderful sport.

For more information contact the club secretary Rhonda Newton on 0409 212 365 or the president Frank Dekker on 0487 433 208. Everyone is more than welcome.

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thestar.com.au • Fish Creek v. Foster

Kangaroos take the Easter honors A MASSIVE crowd piled into Terrill Park on Easter Saturday for the traditional Easter clash between old rivals Fish Creek and Foster.

The game for the first time was played at Terrill Park and the ground and conditions were perfect for football.

With both sides still missing a couple of players, but nevertheless the scene was set for what was anticipated to be a good game.

Kangaroos captain Cal Park won the toss and kicked to the creek end.

The Kangas have been fast starters in 2017 so far and this was to be no different. They won the opening clearance through Taylor, and put the opening goal on the board inside the first minute and a half to Seccull, who was on the end of a bullet like pass from Lachie Park.

Fishy had six goals to separate goal scorers on the board in the opening term before the 24 minute mark.

Foster opened its account with a goal to Mann after the Tigers forced a turnover in the Fish Creek half forward area, which saw the ball carried quickly into the Foster forward 50.

Mann capitalised to reduce the margin to 31 points at the first break.

Fish Creek youngster

Matt McGannon, back from Power duties for the week, was fantastic along with Gazza Park, Sam McGannon and Coates.

For Foster, Matt Brown was working very hard in defence and cut off a number of attacks. He had support from Rooney and Toner.

The second quarter was a more even contest with the Tigers looking to slow the Fish Creek scoring by flooding the Fishy’s forward area.

The Tigers scored the opening goal of the term through Shaun Chaseling early in the quarter and Fish Creek answered five minutes later through big man Taylor who was having a great battle with Tiger recruit Cook.

Fishy scored two late goals to Smith and Coates and at half time the margin was 48 points in favour of the Kangaroos. The third quarter has not been a good one so far this season and the Kangaroos were very keen to make amends in round three.

Only five minutes in and it was the Tigers that had the opening goal after Hanlon received a 50m penalty and kicked truly from close range to reduce the margin and get the supporters up and about.

This would be its only goal of the quarter, as the Kangaroos backline led by Hayes, Cooper, Ryan McGannon and Eade were all on top and making things

very hard for the Tiger forwards.

Two goals to Fish Creek captain Cal Park and another to Matt McGannon had the Kangaroos well on top at the final change; up by 65 points.

The only negative for Fish Creek was a leg injury to Cal Park that finished his day.

The final quarter was all Fish Creek and it piled on seven goals to nil to close the game in very strong fashion.

Foster battled hard but the rampaging Kangaroos were very keen to finish strong in front of the big crowd.

Smith got three goals in the final quarter and gave two more away to his fellow forward Seccull while Cameron also hit the post twice

SENIORS

Fish Creek 19.18.132 Foster 3.6.24 Fish Creek Goals: J. Smith 4, A. Seccull 3, C. Park 3, B. Coates 2, M. McGannon 2, S. McGannon 1, M. Taylor 1, G. Park 1, E. Park 1, L. Park 1 Foster Goals: J. Hanlon 2, S. Chaseling 1 Fish Creek Best: J. Hayes, B. Coates, C. Park, E. Park, L. Eade, M. McGannon Foster Best: B. Rooney, J. Toner, L. Galle, M. Howell, N. Clarke, N. Van Dyke RESERVES

Fish Creek 15.14.104 Foster 2.3.15 Fish Creek Goals: C. Macri 5, T. McGannon 2, C. Batten 2, J. Danckert 2, S. Buckland 2, T. Price 1,

but didn’t have it all his own way being shadowed by Nathan Clarke.

The end result was a 108 point win to the Kangaroos in an impressive performance.

Best players for Fish Creek were Hayes, Coates, C.Park, E.Park, Eade and Matt McGannon and the Foster Rooney, Toner, Galle, Howell, Clarke and Nathan Van Dyke.

Goal kickers for Fish Creek were Smith 4, 3 each to C. Park and Seccull, 2 each to M. McGannon and Coates and singles to E. Park, G. Park, L. Park, S. McGannon and Taylor and for Foster 2 to Hanlon and 1 to S.Chaseling.

Fish Creek is at home again to the Allies next week while Foster takes on Toora.

Contest: Fish Creek backman Jack Hayes battles with Foster’s Troy Van Dyke and Luke Mann.

D. Devonshire 1 Foster Goals: J. Bright 1, L. Cripps 1 Fish Creek Best: L. Edgelow, C. Macri, T. Mills, B. Stefani, J. Danckert, S. Buckland Foster Best: B. Smith, L. Cripps, S. Dobson, L. Hateley, D. La Casa, L. Whittle THIRDS

Foster 9.3.57 Fish Creek 8.5.53 Foster Goals: K. Napier 4, S. Bogdan 2, K. Davy 2, Z. Duursma 1 Fish Creek Goals: A. Wilson 3, J. Stefani 1, L. Cocksedge 1, M. Harry 1, E. Clark 1, N. Denbrok 1 Foster Best: B. Angwin, Z. Burrowes, M. House, S. Bogdan, K. Napier, B. Judds Fish Creek Best: K. Dorling, B. Hams, L. Bradbury, A. Denbrok, J. Denbrok, J. Stefani

Man of the match: Fish Creek’s Ethan Park leads Foster opponent Peter Coelli to the ball. Park played his best game of the season against Foster.

Know the child Tigers ready for Boolarra clash protection laws By Rover NEW laws relating to the safety and protection of children within sporting club came into effect on January 1.

The Child Safe Standards are in response to the 2012 Betrayal of Trust Inquiry and apply to all sporting organisations that operate in Victoria and provide sporting services to anyone under the age of 18.

To support sporting clubs in the Gippsland region to become compliant, GippSport will be conducting a number of free workshops.

According to GippSport executive officer Barry Switzer, the workshops will help clubs understand the seven Child Safe Standards and outline the actions clubs will need to take to become compliant.

“We know that sporting clubs will take this matter

very seriously and will understand this is legislation and not an option for clubs.

All clubs must act to meet the Child Safe Standards and GippSport is very willing to provide as much support as possible to clubs,” he said.

The details of the workshops are as follows.

Gippsland Regional Sports Complex in Sale on April 19; Community Hub in Inverloch on May 1; Boolarumah Function Room at the Bairnsdale City Oval on May 3; the Traralgon Tennis Club on May 8; the Warragul Country Club on May 10.

All sessions will be conducted between 6pm and 8pm, and refreshments will be provided.

Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 5135 8335 or by visiting the GippSport website at www. gippsport.com.au.

MID Gippsland football resumes this Saturday, following last weekend’s Easter break.

After uncharacteristically losing its opening two matches of the season, Mirboo North will be pulling out all stops for victory in its home ground clash at Tigerland against Boolarra.

Under the guidance of first-year playing coach James Holmes, the Demons are also searching for their first win of 2017.

Holmes, who was a vital member of Boolarra’s 2011 premiership team, has made 130 senior appearances for the Demons and is embracing the many challenges of coaching.

In their pre-match addresses, both Holmes and Mirboo North’s Clancy Bennett are sure to emphasize that players who make the wrong delivery choices are wasting their pos-

Round 8: Leongatha 581.028 defeated Glenelg B 568.025; Brunswick 553.011 defeated by Kyabram 573.024; Wangaratta 566.016 defeated by Al-

bury A 581.019.

The best shooter for round 8 was Daniel Croatto (Leongatha) with 197.012.

Ladder Leongatha....................32 Kyabram......................20 Albury A......................20

ly checked by the Mirboo North back men.

Former Mirboo North dual Thirds premiership defender Tom Reiske has also been in good form for Boolarra with his reliable play.

The Demons will be looking for experienced hands Craig Blackberry, Troy Tobin, Matthew Windsor, Daniel Wilson and Holmes, to lead the way against the Tigers.

Promising newcomers to senior football for Mirboo North are recent Thirds flag representatives Tom Bolton, Kyle Wilson, Rory Peter, Jayden Hohmann and Cody Rudling.

Skipper Damien Turner, Brayden Wilson, Jake Nash, Zac Kilgower, Jacob Blair, Josh Taylor and Mitchell Wightman, have all been solid contributors for the Tigers.

However, a real worry for Mirboo North has been its lack of goal scoring power, where three players booted two majors each against Thorpdale and no one managed more than a single in its 44-point loss to Trafalgar.

Power players selected in Vic Country Squads

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2017 50m Prone Pennant - Section C

sessions.

No doubt, the importance of playing in front, winning the contested ball, tenacious tackling and relentless running will also be highlighted.

However, buzzwords, cliches and catchphrases are less likely to be used to rev up either team.

At present, Mirboo North is eighth on the ladder and Boolarra sits at the bottom of the 10-team competition.

Mirboo North’s losses have come against Thorpdale and Trafalgar, whilst Boolarra has gone down to Yinnar and Yarragon.

Both clubs have introduced a number of new players to their ranks and are still tinkering with game plan options that suit their selection line-ups.

Boolarra’s boom recruit Chase Saunders was outstanding against Yarragon in round two, with a bag of six goals and must be close-

Glenelg B ....................16 Wangaratta ....................8 Brunswick .....................0 The club shoots Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve.

Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.

A TOTAL of 20 Gippsland Power players have been selected in the initial Vic Country squads for the U16 and U18 National Championships to be held later this year.

Over the Easter break, the Under 18 Vic Country squad participated in a camp, which culminated in trial matches against Vic

Metro at Ikon Park.

Selectors now have the tough job of reducing the 65 player list to the final squad for round one of the National Championships on June 11.

In the lead up to the first round of the Under 16 National Championships on the June 24, players will undergo a similar process.

Whilst the Gippsland Power U16 team has finished their season for 2017, those players selected in

the Vic Country squad will continue to train with the Power TAC Cup team to continue their development path and be in peak physical condition for the National Championships.

Under 18s: Xavier Duursma (Foster)*, Austin Hodge (Bairnsdale), Nick Hogan (Sale), Changkuoth Jiath (Morwell), Sean Masterson (Ellinbank), Irving Mosquito (Maffra)*, Julian Patterson (Leongatha), Callum Porter (ROC), Aidan

Quigley (Yinnar) and Kyle Reid (Leongatha).

Under 16s: Mitchell Bentvelzen (Leongatha), Leo Connely (Moe), Sam Flanders (Fish Creek), Archie Grant (Traralgon), Tye Hourigan (Traralgon), Caleb Serong (Warragul), Zachary Skinner (Moe), Brock Smith (Moe), Marlyn Staunton (Pakenham) and Marcus Toussaint (Inverloch/Kongwak). *Bottom age players

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• Dalyston v. Kilcunda Bass

Dalyston scrape through FOUR points separated Dalyston and Kilcunda Bass on Saturday.

ROUND 2 SENIORS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Kilcunda Bass was slow off the mark, and Dalyston took advantage right away.

Prominent player Brad

Fisher – along with several other goal kickers – gave Dalyston an early lead with six goals to Kilcunda Bass’ two in the first half.

Thankfully for Kilcunda Bass, Dalyston’s kicking was less accurate, and its six goals were accompanied by

five points, keeping Kilcunda Bass within reach.

At half time, Dalyston was in front 6.5.41 to 2.4.16.

However, once the third quarter siren sounded, a brand new Kilcunda Bass hit the field. Playing coach

Brent Macaffer led by example and dominated out on the field.

With impressive intensity, Kilcunda Bass held Dalyston down to a nine point quarter while it worked to make a comeback. Fisher managed three goals for the

Inv-K’wak.....3 0 0 167.26 12 Garfield .......2 0 0 420.00 8 Dalyston ......2 0 0 107.44 8 Phillip Is......1 1 0 125.00 4 Nar Nar Goon..1 1 0 101.41 4 Cora Lynn.......1 2 0 93.77 4 KooWeeRup ...1 1 0 85.71 4 Kil-Bass..........0 2 0 88.57 0 Bunyip............0 2 0 42.86 0 Kor-Bena ........0 2 0 32.63 0 GOALKICKERS T. Mahoney (Inv-K) ............. (4) 11 N. Langley (Cora Lynn) ....... (1) 11 S. Pimm (Phillip Is)............. (5) 9 L. James (Kil-Bass) ............. (4) 7 J. Drew (Garfield) ................ (2) 5 D. Johnson (Garfield) .......... (4) 5 R. Gillis (Cora Lynn) ............ (1) 5 M. Golby (Kil-Bass) ............. (4) 4 Z. Stewart (Nar Nar) ............ (4) 4 J. Clottu (Inv-K) .................. (3) 4 A. Soumilas (Inv-K)............. (1) 4 J. McMillan (Kor-Bena) ....... (1) 4

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0 0 0 0 1 2 2 2 2 2

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

200.00 176.00 130.77 109.76 75.10 187.90 87.72 58.99 54.61 53.28

8 8 8 8 8 4 0 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS S. Dillon (Cora Lynn)........... (3) M. Lewis (Nar Nar).............. (4) S. Pugh (Kil-Bass)............... (3) M. MacKay (Inv-K) .............. (1) T. Dovaston (Nar Nar) ......... (3) M. Adair (Cora Lynn)........... (0) M. Schreck (Dalyston) ........ (0) J. Dowie (Inv-K) .................. (1) M. Cameron (Koo Wee)....... (3) D. Cortese (Cora Lynn) ....... (1) T. McDonald (Garfield) ........ (0) L. Woolford (Phillip Is)........ (4)

7 7 7 6 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Cora Lynn ....3 Garfield .......2 Phillip Is......2 Kil-Bass ......1 KooWeeRup..1 Bunyip............1 Inv-K’wak .......1 Nar Nar Goon ..0 Kor-Bena ........0 Dalyston .........0

0 0 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

710.20 672.00 391.84 110.42 90.43 68.29 28.57 40.80 23.08 22.40

Pts

12 8 8 4 4 4 4 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS Z. Williamson (Cora Lynn) .. (5) 10 H. Briggs (Cora Lynn) ......... (0) 10 J. Verleg (Garfield) .............. (3) 8 L. Dowsett (Cora Lynn) ....... (3) 6 B. Taylor (Phillip Is)............. (1) 6 J. Keating (Phillip Is) ........... (0) 5 C. Sungalis (Koo Wee) ........ (3) 5 D. Wilson-Browne (Ph. Is) .. (1) 5 M. Rossetti (Cora Lynn) ...... (1) 4 R. Sparkes (Inv-K) .............. (4) 4 N. Bradley (Kil-Bass) ........... (4) 4 Z. Baguley (Bunyip)............. (4) 4

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

%

Cora Lynn ....3 0 0 520.90 Phillip Is......2 0 0 584.62 Bunyip ........1 0 1 433.33 Garfield .......1 0 1 147.62 Koo Wee Rup..1 1 0 132.29 Dalyston .........1 1 0 77.78 Inv-K’wak .......1 2 0 43.72 Kor-Bena ........0 2 0 64.55 Kil-Bass..........0 2 0 19.88 Nar Nar Goon ..0 2 0 6.89 GOALKICKERS

Pts

12 8 6 6 4 4 4 0 0 0

L. Taylor (Cora Lynn) .......... (2) 10 B. Font (Cora Lynn) ............. (2) 7 M. Nadenbousch (Bunyip) .. (7) 7 G. Da Costa (Cora Lynn) ..... (0) 5 N. Bee-Hickman (Ph Is) ...... (1) 5 G. Wells (Kor-Bena) ............ (4) 5 M. Sellars (Phillip Is) .......... (4) 5 N. Anderson (Ph Is) ............ (2) 5 V. Sua (Cora Lynn) .............. (5) 5 J. Wilson (Ph Is) ................. (1) 4 L. Murphy (Bunyip) ............. (4) 4 W. Clarkson (Inv-K)............. (1) 4 M. Voss (KooWeeRup)........ (1) 4 H. Morgan-Morris (Buny) ... (4) 4

away this Saturday. Dalyston will be looking to continue its winning streak.

Kilcunda Bass will face old rivals Phillip Island at home. Hosting a past players’ function on the same day, Kilcunda Bass will be striving to win its first points of the season in front of a big crowd. Although Kilcunda Bass has lost both matches in the opening rounds, the losses were by less than 12 points in total against strong sides and the team is confident it has another strong season ahead.

Dalyston 11.10.76 Kilcunda Bass 10.12.72

Paton, S. Watson, D. Clay, A. Kerr Dal Best: K. Kerr, D. Brown, C. Samargis, A. Gennaccaro, A. Wallis, A. Chetland THIRDS

Dalyston Goals: B. Fisher 3, D. Wylie 2, M. Marotta 2, J. Legione 1, C. Graham 1, R. Harrop 1, D. Brosnan 1 Kilcunda Bass Goals: L. James 4, M. Golby 4, J. Burgess 1, D. Smith 1 Dalyston Best: K. Butler, B. Carew, D. Wylie, K. Thomas, M. Whittaker, J. Legione Kilcunda Bass Best: M. Edwards, D. Hutchinson, B. Macaffer, D. Crawford, M. Golby, L. James RESERVES

RESERVES Kil-Bass ......2 Nar Nar Goon..2 Garfield .......2 Phillip Is......2 Inv-K’wak.....2 Cora Lynn.......1 KooWeeRup ...0 Dalyston .........0 Kor-Bena ........0 Bunyip............0

match, as Kilcunda Bass’ Matthew Edwards and David Hutchinson increased the pressure in Dalyston’s forward line.

The fourth quarter was nothing short of a nail biter as the ball seesawed down both ends.

A few big plays put Kilcunda Bass in front, but in the final two minutes Dalyston rose to the challenge and fought back.

Dalyston claimed the match 11.10.76 to 10.12.72.

Dalyston will come up against Korumburra Bena

Pressure: Dalyston’s Kurt Thomas directs the ball towards a teammate, competing against a determined Kilcunda Bass opponent.

Kilcunda Bass 11.11.77 Dalyston 3.4.22 Leading Goalkickers: B. Vague 3, S. Pugh 3 KB Best: M. Herbstreit, J. Jensen, A.

Kilcunda Bass 8.10.58 Dalyston 4.5.29 Leading Goalkicker: N. Bradley 4 KB Best: not submitted Daly Best: L. Ion, K. Wright, E. Milkins, B. Monson, D. Dight, L. Legione FOURTHS

Dalyston 8.8.56 Kilcunda Bass 0.6.6 Leading Goalkickers: H. Wallis 2, T. Derrick 2 Dal Best: A. Geyer, H. Wallis, J. Derrick, T. Derrick, R. Slade KB Best: L. Jordan, Z. Kercheval, B. Denton, T. Kercheval, L. Brock, C. Sinniah

• Phillip Island v. Koo Wee Rup

Island rise to the challenge IN front of a massive Easter crowd, Phillip Island registered its first win of the season over new rivals Koo Wee Rup at the Kennel.

The Island got away to the best possible start with its first goal through Steve Pimm after just 30 seconds of play.

The Island seemed to be playing well and dominating play especially through the midfield.

Will Van Dieman celebrated his 50th senior game for the club in style with a goal at the 12 minute mark.

Koo Wee Rup opened its account shortly after with

its first goal, but the Island closed the quarter with a goal to Jimmy Taylor to take a 14 point advantage into the first break The quarter time score was Phillip Island 3.4.22 to Koo Wee Rup 1.2.8.

The Island players seemed to fail to come out after the quarter time break, as Koo Wee Rup hit back a couple of times in the second quarter to leave the scores level at the half time break; Phillip Island 3.4.22 to Koo Wee Rup 3.4.22.

Much better footy was played in the third quarter, with the Island winning the clearances around the ground.

This led to the first goal of the quarter to Jimmy Taylor.

Koo Wee Rup weren’t to be outdone, as it added two unanswered goals to see them gain control of the match.

Pimm bagged his second of the afternoon to draw the scores level but Koo Wee Rup finished off the quarter with a goal to take a narrow five point lead into the final break At three quarter time, Phillip Island was 5.7.37 to Koo Wee Rup 6.6.42.

The match was set up for a ding dong battle in the last quarter and it would test the two side’s fitness.

The Island fired early with three unanswered goals to Pimm, Mark Griffin and Hayden Moore but Koo Wee Rup kept itself in it with a goal at the 12 minute mark.

That’s where the joy ended for Koo Wee Rup, as the Island powered away with four goals to finish the match; two to Pimm and one to Everington and Al Officer.

The seven goal final term to the Island saw them home by 31 points.

At full time, the score was Phillip Island 12.9.81 to Koo Wee Rup 7.8.50.

The Island will continue its big games next week, as it takes on Kilcunda Bass at Bass in the Anzac clash.

Goal Kickers: S. Pimm 5, James Taylor 2, S. Everington, H. Moore, W. Van Diemen, A. Officer, M. Griffin Best Players: J. Andreatta, J. Witnish, S. Pimm, Jack Taylor, R. O’Hara, A. Cook

Goal Kickers: N. Voss 2, T. Miller 2, N. Muratore, A. Giuliano, L. Walker Phillip Island 12.9.81 Koo Wee Rup 7.8.50 Phillip Island Goals: S. Pimm 5, J. Taylor 2, S. Everington 1, W. Van Diemen 1, M. Griffin 1, A. Officer 1, H. Moore 1 Koo Wee Rup Goals: N. Voss 2, T. Miller 2, L. Walker 1, A. Giuliano 1, N. Muratore 1 Phillip Island Best: J. Andreatta, J. Witnish, S. Pimm, J. Taylor, R. O’Hara, A. Cook Koo Wee Rup Best: S. Greaves, L. Walker, R. Wilby, N. Muratore, D. Collins, T. Miller RESERVES

Phillip Island 11.7.73 Koo Wee Rup 9.9.63 Leading Goalkicker: L. Woolford 4 PI Best: C. McPhillips, A. Redmond, T. Cleeland, R. Linford, L. Woolford, B. Insall KWR Best: J. Hand, R. Connelly,

Best Players: S. Greaves, L. Walker, R. Wilby, N. Muratore, D. Collins, T. Miller M. Cameron, S. Marsh, P. Bright, P. Backman THIRDS

Phillip Island 10.7.67 Koo Wee Rup 5.7.37 Leading Goalkickers: M. Mayne 3, C. Sungalis 3 PI Best: M. Mattock, J. Clark, B. Anderson, A. Farrell, B. Taylor, J. Pearsall KWR Best: W. Geyer, M. Voss, T. Glassborow, B. Ventura, J. Seuren FOURTHS

Phillip Island 9.14.68 Koo Wee Rup 2.0.12 Leading Goalkicker: M. Sellars 4 PI Best: Z. Mattock, N. Anderson, N. Bee-Hickman, M. Sellars, J. Anderson, T. McMillan KWR Best: M. Voss, J. Ventura, A. Whitta, N. Bindley, T. Burr, M. Alderson

• Inverloch Kongwak v. Cora Lynn

Inverloch Kongwak beginning to shine STAR player Toby Mahoney kicked an outstanding four goals during the match against Cora Lynn on the weekend.

Playing on their home ground, Inverloch Kongwak had a clear win by the end of the match by 26 points.

The match started off evenly between both teams until Inverloch Kongwak pulled through and took con-

trol by the second quarter.

Cora Lynn finished the game off with only 67 points.

Josh Clottu played an overall good game, Toby Mahoney kicked four goals and set up a few others, Santo Joma played on Cora Lynn’s

key forward player and shut him down a few times and Andrew Soumilas was good on the ball throughout the match.

It was an overall even team effort. The IK midfield has been strong so far this

season.

It was a tight game however Inverloch Kongwak had the upper hand the majority of the time.

Dylan Clark injured his lower leg during the third quarter of the game.

Next week Inverloch Kongwak will be playing Bunyip.

Inverloch Kongwak 12.21.93 Cora Lynn 9.13.67 Inverloch Kongwak Goals: T. Mahoney 4, J. Clottu 3, W. Hetherington 1, T. Wyatt 1, T. Hams 1, A. Soumilas 1, P. Jobling 1 Cora Lynn Goals: W. Thomas 2, N. Gillis 2, J. Dalton 1, J. Monckton 1, R. Gillis 1, N. Langley 1, M. Adair 1 Inverloch Kongwak Best: J. Clottu, A. Soumilas, T. Mahoney, C. McCaughan, S. Joma, T. Wyatt Cora Lynn Best: W. Thomas, D. Maggio, J. Toan, J. Dalton, J. Monckton, N. Langley RESERVES

Inverloch Kongwak 7.6.48 Cora Lynn 5.10.40

Possession: Inverloch Kongwak’s Daniel Houston kicks the ball in from goals.

Leading GoalKickers: L. Metselaar 3, S. Dillon 3 IK Best: B. Withers, J. Sheerin, S. Buxton, B. Huitema, T. Lomax, M.

Bunyip have recently moved into the West Gippsland league along with Inverloch Kongwak, the Sea Eagles will be treating them cautiously.

Inverloch Kongwak plan on taking every game as it comes and will be sticking to their game plan.

MacKay CL Best: T. Ramsdale, J. Robertson, D. McLaren, T. Drew, T. Arnett, B. Draper THIRDS

Cora Lynn 14.9.93 Inverloch Kongwak 5.1.31 Leading Goalkickers: Z. Williamson 5 CL Best: A. Chatfield, J. Arena, L. Dowsett, T. Hogan, J. MacKenzie IK Best: R. Sparkes, C. McInnes, T. Heislers, L. Cairnduff, H. McInnes, Z. Van Delft FOURTHS

Cora Lynn 20.17.137 Inverloch Kongwak 3.4.22 Leading Goalkicker: V. Sua 5 CL Best: S. Foster, L. Taylor, T. Owens, M. Hanks, B. Font, A. Williamson IK Best: C. Scott, W. Clarkson, R. Bradley, M. O’ Flynn, A. Hrvatin, L. Peterson

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thestar.com.au • Wonthaggi v Leongatha

Parrots unplug Power LEONGATHA took out the Good Friday derby with an impressive performance against Wonthaggi.

The Parrots put the pressure on from the first bounce with the big men of the team featuring prominently.

In the absence of Chris Verboon through injury, Ben Willis, Justin Pellicano and Josh Schelling all stood up to fill the void.

Schelling had a particularly good first half whereas Willis was consistent all day; each of the ruckman also booting a goal.

Justin Pellicano had another good game and presented well at centre half

Debut: Bailey Patterson is presented with his jumper by his father, Troy ahead of his first senior game for the Parrots.

SENIORS Leongatha 22.13.145 d Wonthaggi 8.7.55 Leongatha goals: Z. Vernon 5, C. Dunne 4, J. Hopkins 3, B. Davidson 2, C. Maskell 2, J. Hickey 1, J. Schelling 1, B. Willis 1, R. Olden 1, J. Pellicano 1, T. Marriott 1.

Wonthaggi goals: T. Harley 3, D. O’Connor 1, T. Davey 1, K. McCarthy 1, J. Blair 1, P. Ryan 1.

Leongatha best: Z. Vernon, J. Pellicano, B. Willis, C. Dunne, T. Marriott, J. Hopkins.

Wonthaggi best: P. Young, D. O’Connor, P. Ryan, B. Dryden, K. McCarthy.

RESERVES Leongatha 7.9.51 d Wonthaggi 5.10.40 Leongatha goals: N. Trotto 2, J. Ginnane 2, B. Vanrooy 1, T. Sauvarin 1, L. Wright 1.

Wonthaggi goals: L. Bowler 1, Z. MacDermid 1, A. Pugh 1, Z.

forward.

Cade Maskell was also back in the side after returning from an overseas holiday.

On a good deck at Wonthaggi the Parrots kicked against a slight breeze and opened well.

Chris Dunne, given the nod to run up the ground a bit more, kicked two in the first with Willis another.

Zac Vernon, relishing his time as a permanent small forward, booted the other opening term goal.

With Aaron Hillberg set to return it seems Leongatha has a few more forward options to look at after its split round break.

Wonthaggi held on to the Parrots after booting two late ones.

Quarter Time saw Leongatha 4.5 29 to Wonthaggi 3.3.21 With Schelling doing well in the tapouts from the middle the likes of Marriott, Hopkins and co. were collecting plenty of kicks.

The Parrots scored another seven goals in the second to Wonthaggi’s three, two of these again coming in the last five minutes of the quarter.

The Power’s Phil Young was standing out well at half back while Dom O’Connor was noticeable both in the ruck and forward.

Half time saw Leongatha 11.7.73 to 6.3.39 The Power needed to make a statement early in the third to get back into the contest however all the action early was

down Leongatha’s end.

The Parrots slammed three goals on the board early in the first five minutes and this really put paid to any hopes Wonthaggi had of clawing its way back.

Despite this Troy Harley presented well up forward for Wonthaggi with three goals while Patrick Ryan in the back half was also consistent.

Marriott continued to rack up possessions in another fine game for the Green and Gold.

At three quarter time it was Leongatha 16.11.107 to Wonthaggi 8.4.52 Zac Vernon was slotting plenty of goals, five in all for the day, mostly from set shots.

Leongatha didn’t take its foot off the pedal and booted six more last term goals whilst restricting Wonthagi to minor scores.

The Parrots have a week off before hosting Moe at Parrot Park.

With the likely availability of having Joel Sinclair, Luke Bowman, Jackson Harry and Aaron Hillberg all available it should be an interesting tie at the selection table.

The Parrots also welcomed Bailey Patterson for his first senior game. He will be available when not required for Gippsland Power games.

Wonthaggi will face Drouin at Drouin after it has a week’s rest.

Front spot: Ben Willis takes a strong mark in front of the Power’s Jesse Smith.

More photos online at www.mdphotos.net

Gilmour 1, M. Ware 1.

Leongatha best: B. Vanrooy, N. Moore, J. Ginnane, G. Fleming, O. Kerr, F. Kelly.

Wonthaggi best: B. Foon, W. Joplin, S. Williams, Z. Gilmour, R. Birkett, T. Gedye

THIRDS Leongatha 18.14.122 d Wonthaggi 1.3.9

Holidays over: Cade Maskell eases back into the Parrot senior line-up after an overseas trip.

FOURTHS Leongatha 10.15.75 d Wonthaggi 3.3.21 Leongatha goals: M. McGannon 2, J. Hume 2, J. Lamers 2, L. O’Neill 2, J. van der Pligt 1, T. Nash 1.

Wonthaggi goals: C. Smith 2, K. Benson 1.

Leongatha best: M. Bentvelzen , H. VanderZalm, J. Hume, M. McGannon, J. Lamers, T. Vanderkolk.

Wonthaggi best: D. McRae, H. Dawson, J. Gilmour, W. Speed, K. Benson, N. Anderson.

Left, Versatile: not only good at ground level, Tom Marriott is equally as good in the air, taking a beauty for the Parrots.

OTHER MATCHES FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 4: April 22 Fish Creek v DWWWW Foster v Toora Stony Creek v MDU Tarwin - bye

MID GIPPSLAND Round 3: April 22 Mirboo North v Boolarra Yarragon v Hill End Yinnar v Yall-Yall Nth Morwell East v Newborough Sunday, April 22 Trafalgar v Thorpdale

GIPPSLAND Round 2: April 22 Moe v Traralgon Sale v Drouin Bairnsdale v Maffra

WEST GIPPSLAND

Where to go?: Patrick Ryan played a solid game for the Power and here looks to dish off to a teammate despite the pressure applied.

Round 3: April 22 Koo Wee Rup v Nar Nar Goon (Saturday night) Garfield v Cora Lynn Kilcunda-Bass v Phillip Is Inverloch v Bunyip Kor-Bena v Dalyston

SENIORS Warragul 17.13.115 d Morwell 13.15.93 RESERVES Morwell 13.7.85 d Warragul 3.5.23

THIRDS Morwell 6.6.42 d Warragul 5.7.37 FOURTHS Warragul 18.16.124 d Morwell 2.3.15

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Parrots overpower Wonthaggi

IN a massive Good Friday clash, Leongatha dominated local rivals Wonthaggi in round two. Leongatha took full control of the game by the second term, although Wonthaggi kept fighting. The final score was Leongatha 22.13.145 to Wonthaggi 8.7.55. Pictured, Leongatha’s Josh Schelling wins this ruck duel. Full report page 39.

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