The Great Southern Star - August 24, 2010 by The Great Southern Star

Celebrating 120 Years

BRIGHT daffodils will ﬁll Leongatha Memorial Hall for the town’s Daffodil Festival, which starts this Thursday.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010

Many organisations and businesses are taking part, with displays and activities around town livening a wet winter. Gemstones will be on show at the

old Leongatha Bowling Clubrooms, the library will host a craft exhibition and the Leongatha gallery will host woodworking demonstrations. Antiques will be at the Leongatha

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and District Historical Society and on Saturday, various gardens will be open to explore. Come and enjoy the colourful and friendly atmosphere of this annual

Leongatha festival. St Laurence’s Primary School students Billy Wilson and Koby Dennison enjoyed being among the daffodil blooms last week.

Senate win Leongatha South woman makes history

Campaign trail: Senator-elect Bridget McKenzie (centre) with Coalition supporters Mary Finning (left) and Wendy Gregson at the Foster polling booth on Saturday.

By Brad Lester LEONGATHA South woman Bridget McKenzie has created history after becoming The Nationals’ ﬁrst female federal politician from Victoria in Saturday’s polls. She was conﬁrmed as one of six Victorian senators after securing second place on the Coalition’s Senate ticket as the only Nationals’ nomination. Her win was indicative of the strong conservative vote across the region, with the Liberals’ Russell Broadbent retaining McMillan and colleague Greg Hunt

staying in Flinders, while The Nationals’ Darren Chester tightened his reign over Gippsland. Australians still await news of whether Labor or the Coalition will govern the country, with Independent MPs and the Greens likely to determine the outcome. Ms McKenzie said her victory was indicative of the Nationals’ dedication to representing the needs of rural Australia and has promised to not forget South Gippsland during the throes of Senate debate. “I felt very humbled that out of the 60 people standing for the Senate and within only six spots available, I got one of them,” she said. Continued on page 8.

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Talent enlivens stage THE 10th South Gippsland One Act Play Festival held in Foster over the weekend, was a popular and enjoyable event.

Local win: Aron Toman, director of Leongatha Lyric’s The Droitwich Discovery holds the Most Outstanding Design trophy, ﬂanked by adjudicator, Gaye Gay and Llew Vale representing the Toora and District Branch of the Bendigo Bank.

Adjudicator Gaye Gay awarded the coveted Most Outstanding Production Award to Hartwell Players for an entertaining play called Fur Better or Worse about a cat. The play also earned the Most Outstanding Director award for Laura Bradley and also the trophy for the Most Outstanding Actor Award which went to James Shaw as “Felix”, the cat. The Most Outstanding Female Actor accolade was won by Genya Mik as Daphne in Pop Culture Theatre’s drama, Waiting for Doggett.

Leongatha Lyric Theatre did well with their production of The Droitwich Discovery. Michael Dixon received the Victorian Drama League Encouragement Award, Ivan Koetsveld was presented with the Adjudicator’s Choice Award and the company also received the Design Award for the props used in the production. Shelby Fisher of the Latrobe Theatre Company won the award for the best Youth Performance. FAMDA’s production of Living on the Edge, written specially for the company by local writer, Ruth Carson, earned nominations for best play, best director (Jan Bull) and best male actor (Bruce Grainger).

Superb performance: Gaye Gay presented her adjudicator’s choice award to Ivan Koetsveld for his performance as Terry Shakespeare in Leongatha Lyric’s The Droitwich Discovery, with Bendigo Bank representative, Llew Vale in the background.

Sensational bikers’ ball MORE than 200 people danced to the music of The Esquires at the annual South Gippsland Ulysses Club ball on Saturday night. The eighth annual ball was held at the Leongatha Memorial Hall. People came from as far away as Mount Gambier, Melbourne and Yarra Ranges Ulysees branches to support the event. The theme once again was denim and leather, with everyone going to great efforts. Members of the ‘Gatha Rock and Rollers supported the event. Local charities will beneﬁt from the proceeds. A ‘hangover’ brunch on Sunday at McIndoe Park was also well supported, with 40 turning out. The Groggy Wombat Rally in February 2011 will be the group’s next major event.

Above: Fun night: Trevor and Rosie Angwin (Ulysses club social co-ordinator) of Foster with Greg and Chris Morrison from Mount Gambier.

Dancing duo: Faye Laing and Trudi Haw.

Left: Catching up: club secretary Naomi Grimes with Warren Evans.

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Libs survive swing away By Jane Ross RUSSELL Broadbent always knew he was in a marginal seat in McMillan.

As the votes came in on Saturday night, he held his breath, prepared for the worst. Not until the Australian Electoral Commission announced at about 9pm that McMillan had been retained by the Liberals, did Mr Broadbent relax. “The trend is, it is difﬁcult for the Liberal and National parties here in McMillan.” As it was, constituents recorded a 0.7 per cent swing away from the conservatives, with support decreasing particularly in the southern part of the electorate. “I’m humbled and relieved. I had great concerns.” He said his task now was to “start to work very hard” to address those “who feel disenfranchised”. Mr Broadbent described the overall election result as “amazing”, but said he had great conﬁdence in the three Independents – Tony Windsor, Rob Oakeshott and Bob Katter, who will decide who will govern. “They are all men of great experience. They are intelligent, articulate and have young families so they know the issues. They realise we all have a national responsibility.” Mr Windsor is a friend of Mr Broad-

Back again: Russell Broadbent chats with supporters following his win in McMillan on Saturday night. bent’s, but the Member for McMillan won’t be badgering him. “If he wants to speak to me, he will pick up the phone himself.” The Australian Rural Doctors Association has begun lobbying the Independents. President Nola Maxﬁeld of Wonthaggi, said the association wants to highlight the $1 billion less in Medicare funding spent each year in rural areas compared with cities because of the lack of doctors and access to

specialists and other allied health services. The group also wants Queensland’s ﬁve-year rural generalist training pathway to be provided Australia-wide and is concerned about the provision of after-hours GP clinics which are “extremely important” in rural areas. Labor’s Christine Maxﬁeld, said she was pleased to have picked up swings towards her in Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Pakenham. She noted the primary vote swing

to the Greens, but was pleased with the outcome. Ms Maxfield spent polling day in Drouin and complimented the volunteers who supported her. She pledged to remain passionate about “the people who fall through the cracks” and to maintain her keen interest in politics. Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan believes the election result is reflective of contemporary life in Australia, where voters want politicians who will deal with the broader issues, while at the same time focusing locally. He has held the State seat of Gippsland South for 18 years and said he never takes it for granted. He believes a politician’s first responsibility is to look after his/her local electorate. “That is why Darren (Chester MHR Gippsland) and Russell (Broadbent MHR McMillan) have done so well; they care for and look after their electorates. “That is where a lot of politicians have lost their way and why Labor has taken such a hit.” But he cannot see a hung Parliament being replicated at the Victorian election later in the year. McMillan Greens’ candidate Malcolm McKelvie, is pleased with his 3.6 per cent increase recorded on Saturday, taking the electorate’s Green vote to 9.3 per cent. He sees the overall Greens’ result as an indication that people are con-

cerned about climate change. “I think Julia Gillard could have swept the election if only she’d said she’d act on climate change.” Dr McKelvie is willing to stand again “if the party wants me”. Independent Leigh Gatt is keen too. He hopes the nation will go to the polls again very soon, a possibility with a minority government. Mr Gatt totalled 1536 votes, pledging next time to “do it very differently”. He said he had only one thing to say to incumbent Russell Broadbent: “I’ll see you next time!” Family First candidate Linden Stokes, was hoping for a bit more than 3.4 per cent of the vote, but was pleased to have built on his father-inlaw Terry Aeschlimann’s polling of 2.9 per cent at the last election. “It’s been a humbling experience. You can see you can really make a difference. There are people who really take an interest (in who they are voting for) and that encourages me,” said Mr Stokes. The Greens’ candidate for the State seat of Bass Neil Rankine, is buoyed by the federal support for the party, saying it augurs well for the November State election. He said a “huge increase” in numbers, particularly in Victoria, took “a step out of their comfort zone by voting for the Greens Party”.

Wind farm protestors look to Supreme Court By Jane Ross THE Tarwin Valley Coastal Guardians are consulting with lawyers over a Supreme Court challenge to the Bald Hills Wind Farm.

Party backers: outgoing Kooyong MP Petro Georgiou (left) was at Inverloch to support Liberal candidate Russell Broadbent. He is with Matt McPhee, for Labor, and Aileen Vening, supporting The Greens.

Booths show mixed trend A SAMPLE of South Gippsland polling booths shows a mixed trend for the two major party candidates. At the time of going to press, these were the only two candidates whose polling booth breakdowns were available on the Australian Electoral Commission website. This year, the commission broke down the pre polling voting centre sites, with 2949 taking advantage of the opportunity in Wonthaggi. Of those, 1544 votes went to Labor candidate Christine Maxfield and 1405 to incumbent Russell Broadbent, reflecting a big swing of 8.28 per cent against Broadbent. Mr Broadbent lost significant

support at the Korumburra polling booth, but gained it in Foster, Mirboo North and Wonthaggi. In 2007, there were 73,552 voters enrolled in McMillan. In 2010, the number had climbed to 80,615. Polling booth breakdown: Foster: in 2010, Russell Broadbent polled 684 votes to Christine Maxfield’s 544; swing of 3.18 per cent to Broadbent. In 2007, Broadbent polled 687, to Maxfield’s 621; swing of 3.79 per cent against Broadbent. Korumburra: in 2010, Broadbent 1188, Maxfield 1128; swing of 6.65 per cent against Broadbent. In 2007, Broadbent 1360, Maxfield 987, swing of 1.36 per cent against

Broadbent. Leongatha: in 2010, Broadbent 2049, Maxfield 1073; swing of 0.16 per cent to Broadbent. In 2007, Broadbent 2048, Maxfield 1080, swing of 0.43 per cent to Broadbent. Mirboo North: in 2010, Broadbent 718, Maxfield 700; swing of 5.24 per cent to Broadbent. In 2007, Broadbent 645, Maxfield 776, swing of 3.13 per cent against Broadbent. Wonthaggi: in 2010, Broadbent 442, Maxfield 557, swing of 1.56 per cent to Broadbent.In 2007, Broadbent 370, Maxfield 497, swing of 1.02 per cent against Broadbent.

The guardians recently took an aspect of the wind farm to VCAT, but acting deputy president Jeanette Rickards found against them. They were challenging State Planning Minister Justin Madden’s decision to allow an increase in the height of the wind farm’s turbines, up 25m to 135m. Guardian Don Jelbart said Supreme Court action was now being considered. When the VCAT matter was brought, guardian Tim Le Roy commented, “If Madden had done this in Melbourne, all hell would’ve broken loose; he wouldn’t get away with it. “He wouldn’t dare do it in the city, why is he doing it in the country?” The guardians do not believe that Mr Madden has the authority to grant the turbine height change approval. Mr Le Roy said the State was “bulldozing local communities”. A VCAT summary of the hearing stated, “The applicants sought declarations that condition 4 of the permit did not authorise consent to the amendment of plans or documents which form part

of the permit and the decision to approve the increase is void and of no legal effect.” The tribunal determined that, “There was a secondary consent provision contained in condition 4(b) which provided the Minister with power to give consent to the increase. “The giving of secondary consent was not a precondition to the amendment of the permit. “Secondary consent and amendments to permits are two distinct processes. “An amendment to a permit is a statutory process, secondary consent is not. “Secondary consent results in modiﬁcations or variations to the permission granted under the permit. An amendment to the permit amends the permit itself. “The applicants were not denied procedural fairness. There is no right to notice in relation to the giving of secondary consent.” At the time the guardians were raising money to pay a Senior Counsel to represent them at the VCAT hearing, Nationals Leader Peter Ryan said, “It’s dreadfully out of kilter when a government has deep pockets and private citizens have to fund it personally. “There should be ﬁnancial assistance.”

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Let’s talk about death By Jane Ross MOLLY Carlile has become the death talker. “We can talk about our most intimate thoughts and financial arrangements on mobile phones in crowded places for everyone to hear,” she says. “We talk openly about religion, politics and world events. No longer is any subject taboo – except one.” And that one is death. “We don’t talk about death because we think of ourselves as immortal. We have faith that no matter what is wrong with us, there will be a treatment that will fix it. “We tell our kids that death is something that happens to old people. “And so we live in a bubble of denial, hoping that if we don’t think or talk about death, we can avoid it.” The result, says Molly, is that when death does happen, “we are poorly informed, badly prepared and often suffer our grief in isolation because we have no one to talk to about how we are feeling”. It is Molly’s firm view that: “The time has come for us to face death, to inform ourselves and to build our ability to show compassion to the people around us who suffer in silence and isolation.” Molly has made it her life’s work to help us understand death and grief because, she explains, that will help us embrace living. She has long and strong connections with South Gippsland. With her background in nursing, counselling and education, she is now an author. She travels around Australia – and the world – promoting her ideas. Molly studied death, grieving and the place the arts can play in helping these processes, during an overseas Churchill Fellowship.

She has just written a book called Sometimes Life Sucks. It is a collection of stories about people of all ages and types, “happy people and sad people”. “In fact,” explains the author, “there’s a story for everyone.” Characters in the book talk about their experiences of death, loss and grief, ranging from the trauma of bushfire to suicide, from neonatal death to multiple vehicle trauma, from terminal illness to sudden death. Rather than depressing, Molly hopes readers will find the book moving, inspirational, comforting and supporting. She says it provides an explanation of what’s happening in the lives of the characters in the book and offers tips to help young people who might by trying to come to terms with a significant loss of their own. Molly says the aim of Sometimes Life Sucks is to encourage young people to inform themselves and have meaningful conversations about death and loss with their friends and family. That way, when someone close to them dies, they don’t feel so isolated. Although the characters in the story are fictional, they face a number of themes that will be familiar to most, such as “what is normal?” and “why can’t I cry?” or “when will this be over?” To underscore her message, Molly quotes the following from Saint Augustine: “Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering.” The book can be ordered online through Allen and Unwin QBD bookstore or Booktopia, or ask your local book store to order it in.

Let’s talk: nurse, counsellor and author Molly Carlile wants to start a community conversation about death and grieving. She has written a new book to help prompt the discussion.

Passion for peace JEAN Belliveau is walking around the world for peace.

Buggy help: Jean Belliveau with his buggy on his walking mission.

Last week he walked into our midst, taking in the South Gippsland Highway on his way into Melbourne. He celebrated the tenth anniversary of his walk and his 55th birthday last week. He set off from Montreal in eastern Canada on August 18, 2000 and has been walking ever since. “I have stayed with over 1300 families during my walk. I’ve slept under a bridge and even in a jail,” he said. Walking down through North America into South America, he then travelled up through Africa across Europe down through Asia

and he is now heading to Tasmania and then New Zealand. This incredible journey has been undertaken to promote a peaceful future for our children. He was inspired by the United Nations proclamation that the decade 2001-2010 would promote a culture of peace and non violence for the children of the world. “I like to think of it as an intellectual way, not raising money but raising awareness hopefully,” he said. He has travelled through over 62 countries and more than 67,500km. You might have seen him coming down the highway, walking alone with just a three wheeled buggy

containing basic supplies. Jean has been through 47 pairs of shoes in his long journey, but has been lucky enough to gain sponsorship and always replace them. Great hospitality has been shown to him throughout his endeavour but he had plenty of challenges along the way including snakes and marauding dingos near the top end of our continent. “It was so hot, farmers were telling to me to stop. I ended up drinking 10 litres of water a day,” Jean said. His supportive wife and family have visited him many times already and they all eagerly await his homecoming, which is set for around October next year. Children and adults all over the world have been inspired by the tenacity and passion he has shown and he has touched so many on a personal level. “When I was in the Philippines 1000 people walked with me, and they raised $5000. It might not be much here, but over there it’s huge,” Jean said. Visit www.wwwalk.org to view a map of his path and ﬁnd out more about his mission or to send him messages of support.

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Highway risk to lives By Brad Lester THE State Government must make the Strzelecki Highway safer to prevent loss of life.

A road safety committee has called for more overtaking lanes and corners to be straightened to avoid the high risk of further collisions. More traffic is now travelling the thoroughfare linking Leongatha, Mirboo North and Morwell, especially since work began on the desalination plant at Wonthaggi, luring workers from the Latrobe Valley. The intersection of the highway and Mossvale Park Road is a danger zone. The road leads to the popular venue for events and the risk of south-bound highway traffic colliding with vehicles, such as buses, turning onto the highway after concerts has authorities worried. The South Gippsland Road Safety Committee, comprising representatives of South Gippsland Shire Council, Victoria Police and VicRoads, heard the concerns recently. South Gippsland Shire Council and Leongatha Police have expressed concern the road was not high on VicRoads’ priority list for further attention. Sergeant Scott Bodycomb of Leongatha Police is worried motorists frustrated by slow moving traffic such as trucks would take a risk and pass when visibility was poor.

Danger zone: the Strzelecki Highway is becoming a busier road. “In the other highways that come in and out of the town, there is provision for people to overtake safely. But on the road between Leongatha and Mirboo North, there is not much opportunity for people to overtake slow moving vehicles,” he said. “People then start getting frustrated and overtake when they should not be and make errors of judgment and there are not too many opportunities on that road to do that. “If there is an opportunity to make that road safer for drivers, then we would all have to be better off for it. “At the end of the day, it’s probably a matter for people to make the

Henriettas to return HENRIETTAS is deﬁnitely going to re-open in Leongatha.

Owner Meg Steenholdt confirmed this at the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry meeting last Tuesday night. For the interim, Henriettas will open in early September at the former Leongatha Fruit Shop. In nine months the business is then expected to relocate to its former home in the former Knight’s Garage building. Mrs Steenholdt said that it appears likely Henriettas will use half the retail space. Currently they are talking to owner of the building Tony Westaway, about possible plans for the building. Locals will be delighted that the opportunity to come back to shop at Henriettas will again be available. There has been a big hole in Leongatha’s heart since the former Knight’s garage building was engulfed by fire back in May. It is not the first time the business has moved since it was initially established in McCartin Street in 1998, before moving to the larger premises in 2002. According to Alan Steenholdt, the shop will offer their familiar range of quality homewares. “We are still deciding whether or not we will be serving coffee,” he said. The facade of the former building has passed an engineer’s report and is fit to stand, a great comfort to many, especially the owners.

right choices. Impatience by drivers or poor judgment can have catastrophic consequences.” While VicRoads has undertaken works to straighten the highway, Sgt Bodycomb believes more can be done, namely the construction of overtaking lanes and widening and/or straightening of corners. More trafﬁc has been noticed on the highway since construction of the desalination plant began, particularly early in the morning and early evening, when workers travelled to and from the site from the Latrobe Valley. “With that there has been a moderate increase in speed offences detected

by police when they have been working the Strzelecki Highway,” Sgt Bodycomb said. That extra traffic will continue, said council’s representative on the road safety committee, John Ernst. “The traffic won’t disappear when the (desal) plant is finished because the main maintenance work will be done by contractors out of the valley, so there will still be that traffic coming out of the valley,” he said. Sgt Bodycomb said the risk of collision in the vicinity of Mossvale Park Road had been raised with VicRoads in the past. “The indication to us is that the Strzelecki Highway is not high on VicRoads’ list of priorities,” he said. The police chief believes more warning signs on the north side of the intersection would advise south-bound motorists of the risk of vehicles turning on to the highway. Council will consider reducing the speed limit on the highway around Mossvale Park Road to 80km/h during events to improve safety. Mr Ernst said a working party would be established to lobby for improvements to the highway. “The idea is to follow it up and get it back on the agenda. We have 98km of road between Morwell and Wonthaggi and there’s not one overtaking lane,” he said. “The other problem is that we have

as a council is that it’s a VicRoads’ road and we can’t do anything with it, and the highway is crossing over two State seats: Morwell and Gippsland South.” VicRoads is considering building overtaking lanes on the highway but not between Leongatha and Inverloch, said regional manager, Patricia Liew. VicRoads completed $9.41 million worth of road works along the highway between Morwell and Leongatha in 2006. “These works specifically aimed at improving road safety and reducing the number and severity of run-off-road crashes,” she said. “In the five years before this project was funded there were 48 run-off-road crashes along the Strzelecki Highway. “This significant crash history determined the sorts of works undertaken along the entire length of the highway, which included minor road realignment, shoulder sealing, improved signs and linemarking, safety barrier installation and the removal of roadside hazards. “These are proven methods of addressing run-off-road crashes and provide greater road safety benefits in comparison to overtaking lanes.” Ms Liew said VicRoads would inspect the intersection of the Strzelecki Highway and the Mossvale Park turn off within the fortnight.

Bus service uncertain GIPPSLAND South MLA Peter Ryan wants the State Government to commit to funding the Venus Bay community bus service. A trial period for the V/Line bus, which was due to end in October, has now been extended to December 1. The service’s future is unclear beyond that date, with a spokesman for Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula saying the “results of the review have not yet been released by the Department of Transport”. “The service will be extended to December 1 2010 pending the Department of Transport assessing the recommendations of the review,” the spokesman said. “Decisions to continue, amend or discontinue a Transport Connections Program trial services are based on a review of value, efﬁciency and program objectives such as sustainability and/or social objectives/engagement.”

The community bus service runs on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays, linking the towns of Venus Bay, Tarwin Lower and Koonwarra with Leongatha. “Many residents rely on this bus service to do their shopping, attend medical appointments, visit family or friends or to connect with the bus service to Melbourne,” Mr Ryan said. “While places like Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower are great places to live, they lack many of the basic services and facilities of larger centres such as Leongatha and Wonthaggi and therefore it is vital that public transport links are maintained from the smaller communities to these larger centres.” Mr Ryan said there were suggestions from residents that the trial could be extended to include a stop at Wonthaggi or alternatively a separate service that could be linked to that centre. “There is certainly merit in having Wonthaggi included on the

route or alternatively developing a speciﬁc service to the town which would provide the residents of Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower access to a broader range of shopping and business options,” he said. “While an expanded service to Wonthaggi would be ideal for the residents of Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower, it is imperative that we maintain public transport links between these small communities and the larger centres such as Leongatha. “Without adequate public transport, many residents may not be able to access medical treatment, do their shopping or visit family and friends.” Mr Ryan said Liberal Member for Bass Ken Smith, had been circulating a petition calling for the continuation, and extension to Wonthaggi, of the bus service which had attracted almost 500 signatures.

Water aplenty ALL South Gippsland water storages are full and the Tarwin, Agnes and Tarra are rivers running well. “This is a very satisfactory situation for this time of the year,” said South Gippsland Water’s managing director Steve Evans. Solid rain fell on the catchments during the week. Leongatha’s Ruby Creek recorded 19mm, Korumburra’s Coalition Creek 33mm, Foster’s Deep Creek 28mm, Fish Creek’s Battery Creek 35mm, Wonthaggi’s Lance Creek 31mm and Poowong, Nyora and Loch’s Little Bass 33mm.

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Helping young navigate life’s many challenges By Jane Ross

YOUNG people face many challenges today.

Some are the same that generations have grappled with, but modern life brings demands of its own. To help navigate them all, St Peter’s Anglican Church Mothers’ Union has organised a special forum. This will be on Friday, September 10 from 7.30pm, with a number of speakers, including young people themselves. The idea is to inform and inspire. One of the guests is Harvey Miller, a family therapist who has been visiting Leongatha once a week for about 12 years. Through his work, he has noted a marked rise in the incidence of bullying, the consequences of which can be severe. “It can have a devastating affect on a person’s sense of self, their hopefulness for the future and the sense of control over their lives,” said Harvey. “That old saying ‘sticks and stones can break your bones but words can never hurt me’ is just wrong.” Harvey doesn’t know why bullying is more of a problem, but he suggests a number of contributing factors. “Young people have a greater sense of their rights, which is good, but it can go too far. In the last 20 years or so, there has been an emphasis on economic rationalism and that has changed society; people are seen as consumers rather than individuals. “It is more difﬁcult entering the workforce. There are no jobs for life; you’re put on a contract.

Speaker: family therapist Harvey Miller says young people want to be loved and accepted for who they are and supported as they move into adult life. “I do think quite a number of young people these days are disillusioned.” While teenagers have always been confronted by having to ﬁnd out who they are, what they want to be, what they want to do in life and how they can increasingly take responsibility and make their own decisions, Harvey sees some starkly different challenges for today’s youth: • we are a more global society, which opens up a whole other world; • the pace of technology is rapid, with the internet being both a positive and a negative tool; • the advent of terrorism; the world is

not the safe place that it used to be; • young people are faced with the legacy of the challenge of ecological responsibility; and • there are wonderful opportunities such as the opening up of genetic and medical research. Harvey, a father himself, believes today’s young are, by and large, more accepting, open and inclusive of people who are different either culturally or sexually. “I’m very positive about young people. They have wonderful ideas, they’re passionate about life and the things that are wrong with our communities. “They want to be loved and accepted for who they are and what they might become and supported as they move into adult life. “They’re very resilient and it is a challenge for the older generation as to how best to support, guide and encourage young people. “We need to bear in mind that they need nurturing support and encouragement and an empathetic response when they make mistakes.” In Harvey’s view, the most enlightened and responsible parents stand back from their own experience of growing up and say: what can I learn, how can I best nurture, guide and encourage? Mix this with compassion, clear communication and good resolution of conﬂict. “Hold your son or daughter with the anguish that you feel, while letting them grow and know that they’ll be okay. That means sometimes you have to let them fall over.” The forum will be at St Peter’s Church and will include music, art and supper.

Safety conscious: consultant Russell Symons, Cr Kieran Kennedy and council’s manager of engineering, Tony Price.

Safety paramount A PLAN to improve traffic safety around Sandy Point will be put to the community. South Gippsland Shire Council last week heard from a consultant who has prepared a traffic study for the coastal town, to address concerns of speeding, and pedestrians and cyclists sharing roads with cars. Russell Symons of Ratio Consultants said Sandy Point faced problems with narrow, windy streets, atypical kerbing and guttering, and overgrown roadside verges. He suggested: • traffic entering town be di-

verted down Fourth Avenue or improve the tight curve in Beach Parade; • a pedestrian and cyclist path along Beach Parade; • better delineation of the intersection of Ash Avenue and Telopea Drive; • a pedestrian crossing near the main shops; • a pedestrian/bicycle path network over four stages; and • stop or give way signs at nine intersections. Cr Kieran Kennedy said changes were warranted. “There a lot of dangerous spots and there are many areas where cars are forced to share roads with pedestrians,” he said.

Nashos urged to chase medals MANY of Australia’s National Servicemen who served with distinction over three decades are still waiting for proper recognition, Bass MP Ken Smith said. National Servicemen - or ‘Nashos’ as they were colloquially known - were conscripted into service with the aim of boosting service numbers to cover military commitments at home and abroad. Conscripts were selected for duty by ballot on the day of their 20th birthday. Men called up were required to perform two years’ continuous full-time service in the Regular Army Supplement, followed by three years’ part-time service in the Regular Army Reserve. National Servicemen on full-time duty were also liable for what was called ‘special overseas service’, which included combat duties in Vietnam. The scheme was suspended by Prime Minister Gough Whitlam in 1973. Between 1964 and 1972, 804,286 20-year-olds registered for national

service, and 63,735 of these were conscripted into the army. To recognise this service to Australia, all National Servicemen are entitled to claim two service medals: the Australian Defence Medal (ADM) and the Anniversary of National Service Medal (ANSM). All National Servicemen are entitled to receive these medals whether they served overseas or completed their service entirely within Australia. However, National Servicemen’s Association of Australia South Gippsland Sub-Branch president Don Earl says many medals still remain unclaimed, and has asked Mr Smith to help him ﬁnd those in his electorate who are entitled to receive them. “Many Victorians served our country and our community with distinction as National Servicemen and the service of these men to our country has not been properly recognised in the past,” Mr Earl said. Mr Smith agreed: “The contribution made by these men cannot be understated, and it would be a ter-

rible shame if their service was not properly acknowledged.” To this end, Mr Smith has written to more than 6300 men born between 1933 and 1952 who are living in the Bass electorate to make sure they have claimed the medals and recognition they have earned through their service. The letters explain how ex-National Servicemen or their families can apply for the medals, and also gives information on the new National Servicemen’s Memorial which has been constructed in the grounds of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, which will be dedicated on Wednesday, September 8. The memorial will recognise all National Servicemen and honour the 212 who tragically died and 1500 wounded on active service. For more details, about claiming the medals or the dedication of the National Servicemen’s Memorial, contact Don Earl on 5655 1853, or call Ken’s ofﬁce on 5672 4755.

VICTORIAN DESALINATION PROJECT COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION AquaSure and Thiess Degrémont will be hosting a community information session on Saturday 4 September from 9am to 1pm. Interested community members are invited to attend the information session at the Victorian Desalination Project Community Information Centre at 33–35 Murray Street, Wonthaggi. New information will be on display and senior members of the project team will be available to assist with your questions. Community Contact Line 1800 811 214 www.aquasure.com.au

Medals waiting: Don Earl is urging former ‘Nashos’ to claim their medals.

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Childcare sod turned EARTHWORKS began last Wednesday at the site of the future Foster childcare centre. The $2.5 million facility, which is expected to be up and running by April 2011, will ﬁll a major hole in childcare service in the Corner Inlet region, catering for up to 58 children and offering long day care, kindergarten, family day care, occasional care, maternal and child health, play groups, parenting programs and allied health services. Wonthaggi’s DAS Constructions won the tender for the project. Corner Inlet Integrated Children’s Services Reference Group member Megan Vuillermin described the construction company’s presence as “wonderful, absolutely wonderful”.

Future still uncertain By Marli Draper THE future of the existing Leongatha Primary School site remains uncertain.

Ready to roll: DAS Construction’s Paul Woods, Michael Hopcraft and project manager Dale Sartori have started work at the site of the Foster childcare centre. “We had a meeting of the childcare reference group last night and I know the people overseeing the project are very enthusiastic, which is just great,” she said. Ms Vuillermin said the reference group was now considering “what the service will look like and what it will offer”.

“The building side of it is being taken care of – the bricks and mortar is all done. What we’re looking at is the playground area,” she said. Because the site borders the Foster Golf Club, a 12 metre high fence must be built. It will add tens of thousands of dollars to the eventual cost of the proj-

ect, but for Ms Vuillermin and the other campaigners who have battled hard for the facility, it is just one more thing to overcome. But if the project is proof of anything it is this: those who want proper childcare facilities in the Corner Inlet region will overcome.

The site will become vacant next year when the school is relocated to the Leongatha Education Precinct. The site is expected to be occupied by one or more lessees in 2011, and The Star understands negotiations between the Department of Education and several prospective occupiers are nearing completion. This could pave the way for the education or recreation based businesses to be based there temporarily early next year. No long term decisions on the site appear to be imminent. Building of the new school is progressing well. Principal Rob Higgins has addressed four recent meetings with parents to inform them of the project.

“We’re champing at the bit, ready to go,” he said. Three of the five new buildings are all but finished and should be handed over to the school by the end of November. The process began four years ago. The new school will offer bigger and brighter classrooms, energy efficient buildings, and gardens to stimulate children. Sculptures are on the cards, as are orchards and vegetable patches. School leaders are currently working with the precinct board to ensure new crossings are installed before the start of the new school year. Typically, a site that is declared surplus is initially offered to other government departments, then to council. If neither party is interested, the site could be rezoned and offered for sale through public tender or auction. Funds from the disposal of land are returned to the department’s capital works program and reinvested in other educational facilities.

Address confusion

THE rural road numbering system continues to cause confusion and may risk public safety.

Jeetho resident David Wanless told South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday he lives just 280m from the Jeetho hall but under the rural road numbering system, his address is now listed as Bena. He must receive mail from Leongatha Post Ofﬁce, rather than nearby Loch and a postman travels an extra 4.7km to deliver his mail. Australia Post recently wrote to residents, advising them to use their rural road address for mail delivery to ensure prompt delivery. Council implemented the Rural Road Numbering Project in 1999 to ensure consistency and accuracy in locating rural properties, but some residents continue to use old familiar

addresses. Mr Wanless has even encountered difficulties with his cattle business due to the changes, as the address listed in electronic cattle eartags under the National Livestock Identification System did not correlate with his actual address. That was despite cattle from his property being marketed as originating from Jeetho for 23 years. “If emergency services were given my address as Bena they would probably assume the address was wrong and that it was Jeetho West Road, which is in Bena,” he said. “At the end of the day, I would like to have it cleared up.” Council has recruited an officer to focus on the new system. That person will start work this week and continue until Christmas. At tomorrow’s council meeting at Foster, councillors will consider a peti-

tion from Waratah North residents asking for council to amend locality maps to include their properties within the locality. Residents with enquiries regarding their mail

delivery should contact council’s customer contact centre on 13 13 18. Correct addresses featuring one’s Rural Road Number appear on council rates notices.

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Capital works are working BASS Coast Council ﬁnished 94 per cent of its 2009/2010 capital works program.

POLICE BRIEFS E BRIEFS Break and enter

SMITH’S Hardware in Leongatha was broken into on Saturday night. The offenders gained access to the building by coming from the rear yard and causing signiﬁcant damage to the door. Nothing was stolen from the shop, and if anyone has any information they are urged to contact the Leongatha police on 5662 2285.

There were 109 projects totalling $26.6 million. Councillors were impressed and said so at their August meeting. Mayor Cr Peter Paul said the percentage was “outstanding for this council”. “Due to council’s resolve to commit to a priority list of projects, we continue to show improvement in the management of assets.” He cited the upgrading of the White Road entrance to Wonthaggi, landscaping in the heart of Grantville and new toilets at the Cowes Recreation Reserve as three examples. “Capital works

have been taking place when things were not travelling too well overseas,” continued the mayor. “This is a good news story. It’s a plus for the shire. If we can continue, we will have achieved something for the Bass Coast community. “Congratulations to all involved.” Cr John Duscher agreed. “Some years ago, we were not able to achieve the level of projects we wanted. “These all ﬁt into the renewal and upgrade of our community. It indicates that we are now thoroughly prepared and becoming more experienced in knowing where to go for funding. It involves a lot of work for our staff.”

Senate win Continued from page 1. “There is a great sense of privilege but also a great sense of responsibility in acting in Victoria’s best interests.” The mother of four will assume her Senate post on July 3, 2011 and will have an ofﬁce in regional Victoria. She has ruled out Leongatha, opting for a larger centre. Rural Australia, education, sustainability and population top her interests. “Small businesses are the backbone of country communities and these people are just overwhelmed with administration and I will keep that at the forefront of my mind,” she said. As a Senator, Ms McKenzie will be responsible for reviewing legislation approved by the House

of Representatives, and for ensuring that legislation beneﬁts regional Victoria. She ﬁrst joined the Nationals as an 18-year-old and represented the party in the 2004 election, contesting the seat of McMillan. Previously junior vice-president of the Victorian branch of the Nationals, Ms McKenzie has remained a longstanding member of the party’s Leongatha branch and South Gippsland council. She was pre-selected for the Nationals’ Senate ticket in March 2009 ahead of other candidates including current Victorian Farmers Federation president, Andrew Broad. For the past three weeks, Ms McKenzie has travelled Victoria on the campaign trail, after resigning from her job as an education

lecturer at Monash University at Churchill. On Saturday, she manned the booth at Yarram from 8am to noon, before visiting booths along the Prom coast and then travelling to Leongatha, Mirboo North, the Latrobe Valley and to Sale to join with Mr Chester at the ofﬁce of Gippsland South MLA, Peter Ryan. She then returned to Leongatha for a celebration with supporters at her parents’ Leongatha home. “I think regional Victoria will beneﬁt from having a strong advocate in the Senate,” she said. She is the daughter of Neil and Karen McKenzie, and mother to Rhett, 19, Jake, 17, Brydie, 15, and Rory, 11. The family will decide their future residence at a later date.

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Drinking water okay SOUTH Gippsland Water is satisﬁed the region’s drinking supplies are safe, after a study dismissed claims that eucalyptus plantations were causing cancer. The scare came in the wake of a story on ABC’s Australian Story in February, in which a Tasmanian doctor claimed Eucalyptus nitens (E nitens or Shining Gums) had released toxins into the waters in the rural community of St Helens. GP Dr Alison Bleany believed the toxins led to increased incidents

Pushing case: indigenous activists John Murray and Patrice Mahoney address South Gippsland Shire Council, ﬂanked by council’s Ned Dennis.

Recognise our heritage: indigenous call THE Aboriginal heritage of South Gippsland could soon be recognised at council meetings. Cr Kieran Kennedy has issued a notice of motion for tomorrow’s meeting of South Gippsland Shire Council, calling for the traditional owners, their spirits and ancestors to be acknowledged at the start of all council meetings and also at citizenship ceremonies and other civic functions. He also wants the Aboriginal flag to be flown outside the council offices in Leongatha on Sorry Day and during NAIDOC Week. The call has been supported by the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation and the Gunai-Kurnai Land and Water Corporation. Indigenous activist Patrice Mahoney and Koorie education support officer John Murray addressed council at a public pre-

sentation last Wednesday. “Flying the flag acknowledges that our people have been here before. Our community cannot recognise themselves as being home because they can’t see the flag flying outside the shire offices all the time,” Ms Mahoney said. Mr Murray said recognising traditional owners would help indigenous people feel more at home in the municipality and within council. “We all need to understand our history,” he said. Cr Mimmie Jackson asked for an explanation of “ancestors” and “spirits”. Ms Mahoney responded: “Spirits and ancestors are the land, the animals, the flora and fauna, it’s the whole environment. We are the one whole ecosystem and we as people are not separate from it.” The pair also asked council to develop a reconciliation plan.

Millions to enhance Prom MORE than $7 million will be spent on improving infrastructure at Wilsons Promontory National Park over the next two years.

The biggest project will be moving the works depot at Tidal River, at a cost of $3.4m, and the $2 million relocation of the Lorikeet Flats accommodation. The State Government will spend $400,000 on the visitor information centre and store at Tidal River, and another $400,000 on removal ageing fuel tanks and cleaning the site. A $500,000 upgrade and extension of the Loo Errn boardwalk is planned.

That was the optimistic message delivered to South Gippsland Shire Council by chief ranger at the Prom, Craig Stubbings, during a brieﬁng last Wednesday. He expects more people to visit the park now that entry is free. “There are some great opportunities in Gippsland, particularly for the Prom, to be promoted and we are certainly advocating for our fair share of funding there,” Mr Stubbings said. More than $1.6 million has already been spent in the wake of the 2009 bushﬁres on such projects as powered sites, carpark update, Sealers Creek bridge replacement, outdoor cinema works, refurbishment of amenity blocks and

building the $420,000 wilderness retreats. The 2009 fire burnt 25,247ha over 36 days and also uncovered 37 new indigenous artefact sites and 18 European heritage sites. Since the fire, rangers have laid 240kg of rabbit baits and 2500 fox baits in a bid to reduce the risk of pests proliferating. Tracks at Whisky Bay and Johnny Souey Cove are to be realigned, and the campsite at Johnny Souey Cove moved. The park received 380,000 visitors in 200910, down from the annual average of 400,000. The park will be closed to the public on Code Red fire danger days.

Popular attraction: South Gippsland Shire Council’s tourism co-ordinator Christian Stefani and Wilsons Promontory chief ranger Craig Stubbings with plans for the park.

of cancer and other health problems among her patients. It was claimed the Tarwin River was similarly at risk of being polluted by the Shining Gums. Locally, Meeniyan, Dumbalk, Seaspray and Yarram were towns thought to be at particular risk. “At the end of the day our advice was to wait until this report came out. But we had a lot of other risk ﬁlters in place anyway. We were on a watching brief and this was the outcome,” South Gippsland Water’s managing director Steve Evans said. “As far as we’re concerned, we

made an assessment on making sure our systems were monitored and waited for the ﬁnal report from Tasmania.” The study was undertaken by George River Water Quality Panel, and found that the Tasmanian waters were “not toxic to biota” with no “threat to human health via the drinking water supply”. “Any particulates which are present in the water supply occur at low concentrations and would be effectively removed by the drinking water treatment process, presenting no human health risk,” it concluded.

Gallery help needed THE volunteers of Foster’s Stockyard Gallery have asked South Gippsland Shire Council to help with the cost of running the attraction. President Heather Downing and treasurer Craig Smith addressed councillors at a public presentation last Wednesday, saying the gallery had become the “equivalent of a small business”. The gallery was open three days a week and is now open seven days, creating a greater workload for volunteers, with extra paperwork and costs to meet. Ms Downing asked for council to help with costs such as electricity. The gallery shares the power bill for the adjacent tourism information centre operated by council, but the gallery pays two-thirds of the cost and the information centre a third, despite being open for longer hours. The gallery’s computer system also needed upgrading and council was asked to chip in to that. “Financially, we are line ball every month. We can’t

do the things we want to do like hold major exhibitions and bring more tourists in,” Mr Smith said. The committee’s request will be considered by council as part of its Section 86 committee review.

Help needed: Heather Downing and Craig Smith of Stockyard Gallery at Foster.

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ON Friday, September 10, Leongatha Primary School teacher Mr Murray Wightman will be holding the Fantastic Footy Finals Fever Friday Day Assembly (a week earlier than normal). This will also be Murray’s last day at Leongatha Primary School. The annual grudge match between teachers and students will take place at 11.45am on the LPS oval. Spectators are welcome to attend the special assembly and a spectacular footy match. (The teachers are already in training, although a few are frightened of the mud!). This will be the last time Murray captains the undefeated teachers’ team.

FOSTER Primary School grades 3 to 6 students were out in force last week as part of the school’s bike education program. The program is safety focused, but with a fair bit of emphasis on fun. Grade 3 student Lachie Lysk (front) was having a ‘wheely’ good time.

CLOE Curtis, daughter of Shaun and Doreen Curtis of Wild Dog Valley, Leongatha, graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from Monash University, Clayton. Cloe attended both Leongatha Primary School and Leongatha Secondary College. She has been travelling through 21 countries in Europe and has recently taken

Kids jump for heart research The school participates in the Heart Foundation Jump Rope for Heart program, which teaches children the importance of physical activity by skipping. Students performed

HAPPY birthday to Roy Mullens, who celebrated his 21st birthday last Wednesday. The young Leongatha resident has finished his football season with MDU, and is looking forward to some time off during the weekends. THE Leongatha Community Preschools Beach ball is on Saturday, October 23. The event is at the Leongatha Memorial Hall, with the theme beach or summer outfits. To book a table phone 0439 362 880. CONGRATULATIONS to Leongatha Primary School student Lachie Thomas who won the Regional Primary Golf Championship at the Leongatha course on Monday. His younger brother Ryan finished second, with Oscar Harry sixth. Lachie is in the State final at Box Hill on September 6 this year. IF you want to take part in the Buffalo Indoor Bowling Club’s fundraiser for the Peter MacCallum Centre on Friday, August

Open sesame: Karen Anton and Russell Jenkins ofﬁcially open the Mirboo North and District Community Bank THE Star would like to offer an apology to the Mirboo North Community Bank, whose branch opened two weeks ago. The picture printed with the story did not match the caption. This is the correct image. 27, you need to have your names in by midday. The bowling starts at 7pm. DUE to the wet conditions which have forced the temporary closure of the Phillip Island Golf Course, the Legacy Golf Day date has been changed from August 27 to Friday, October 29. RODGER and Gwen Elliot A.M. are to be the guest speakers at the South Gippsland Group

Persistent: Lynn Roberts, John Bennett and Stan Markley were not deterred by the weather. They kept offering free sausages to all who asked at feelgood ﬁtness Centre open day in Leongatha last Friday.

Twisting time: Albie Eberbach skips as Mallory Bradley turns the rope.

MORE than 280 students at Inverloch Primary School demonstrated their amazing skipping skills at a special Jump Off Day event recently.

up a position as a junior accountant for BBT Partners in Camberwell.

skilful tricks while skipping for 10 minutes continuously, raising money to support the Heart Foundation’s lifesaving research and community health programs. “Jump Rope for Heart is a fun, interactive program designed to encourage children to be active through skipping,” said Kathy Bell, chief executive ofﬁcer of the Heart Foundation (Victoria). “It’s a startling fact that one-in-ﬁve Australian children are overweight or obese. Being overweight and obese is linked to an increased risk of heart and vascular diseases. Learning how to care for your heart at an early age is a great way to prevent future heart problems.”

of the Australian Plants Society on Sunday, September 5 at 2 pm. The society will be meeting at the Anderson Inlet Angling Society Club, 88 The Esplanade, Inverloch. MRS Bee Cramp was presented with a certiﬁcate recently, as well as a bunch of ﬂowers in appreciation of her services to Koorooman House. Lyn and the rest of the staff are very

grateful for her work at the house and to the Anglican Church.

POT holes have sprouted up everywhere along the South Gippsland Highway from Loch as far as Koonwarra. Motorists have been urged to look out as they drive along the road. A local resident from Loch had their tyre ruined by a sizeable pothole, and had to pay a large fee for a replacement, plus towing costs.

Barbie makes it: a good old-fashioned barbecue always works well at an opening. Pictured are members of the Wonthaggi CFA helping at the feelgood ﬁtness Centre open day in Wonthaggi, from left, Stuart Zaffarese, Andrew McCormick, Kim O’Connor, and Kathryn Sloan.

Hair to go for kids TWO people will sacrifice their hair for a valuable cause on Saturday, September 11. Jo Stewart from Korumburra Newsagency and Trevor Browning from Moyarra will have their heads shaved for Very Special Kids. The Victorian organisation supports families throughout their experience of caring for children with lifethreatening illnesses, including cancer, muscular dystrophy and a range of neuro-degenerative, genetic and rare conditions. Very Special Kids House, Australia’s first and Victoria’s only Children’s Hospice provides respite, transitional and end of life care. All services are provided free of charge to the families. Very Special Kids relies on the generosity of the public to continue providing support services to more than 850 Victorian families caring for children with a life-threatening illness. Each year, the charity organises a number of pink fibreglass giant pigs mounted on trailers to travel around Victoria to raise one million dollars to keep the organisation going. Tattersalls

Losing locks: Jo Stewart and Trevor Browning will go bald for kids. is a major sponsor. As the pigs travel around Victoria, they stop in towns and a local business usually puts on a fundraising activity. On September 11, the pig will be in Korumburra and Jo and Trevor have volunteered to have their heads shaved by a hairdresser from Studio 48 in Korumburra. This will be done outside the newsagency at 11am. Anyone is welcome to join Jo and

Trevor. Just arrange some sponsors and turn up on the day. There will be a rafﬂe and a lucky dip and colouring competition for kids, and a sausage sizzle by Apex. A colouring competition is available at the newsagency for the kids. Donations can be made at the newsagency at any time and all donations over $2 are tax deductible. Receipts will be available.

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Lost without signs

Permit plea

By Brad Lester

SOME towns around South Gippsland could remain without locality signs, despite protests from residents.

South Gippsland Shire Council is proposing to not erect signs at the entries to 50 localities across the municipality. To do so would cost up to $55,000. Councillors will consider the matter at tomorrow nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting at Foster. Thirty-nine localities around the shire already have signs but council will not put up more at smaller places across the shire, as tourist operators have not asked for them. In councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes, towns with signs are typically bigger, with houses and recreational facilities. But that requirement confused Faye Harris of Dumbalk North at the public presentation to council last Wednesday, who said the community met that criteria as the area had houses and a tennis club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All I ask for is one sign at the intersection of Farmer Road and Milford Road and a sign underneath for individual community events,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel we pay our fair share of shire rates and ask for little. I have noticed that communities smaller than us have a sign, so why them and not us?â&#x20AC;? Forty-year resident of Mount Eccles, Kevin Brislin also believed his locality deserved signs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The area has a long history of community involvement and there has been a polling booth here for many years and will do this weekend,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mr Brislin said the sealing of Grand Ridge Road had brought many tourists to the area. He suggested a sign be erected next to the old school building. Council has also noted some localities do not have a deďŹ nite geographic point and the cost of maintaining a total of 89 signs would be unwarranted. Signs cost $14.85 each per year to maintain and Sign please: Kevin Brislin with a history about Mount Eccles, proving the area has a past. $50 to replace.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has been urged to extend planning permit expiry dates when wet weather delays work. Jeetho resident David Wanless last week called on council to allow extensions of up to eight months when substantial rain prevents excavators and other contractors from starting work. He is hoping to build a house but his property is too wet for an excavator to start building a track. The contractor told him December would be the earliest. In June this year, Mr Wanless received 15.4 inches of rain more than average. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seems to me that common sense would be a good idea because we have had a good lot of rain this year and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re behind the eight ball,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Family says thanks

E D I T O R I A L

Now we wait AUSTRALIANS are yet to learn whether Labor or the Coalition will form government in the wake of the closest Federal Election in history. But what is certain is that neither of the major parties will hold government by a considerable margin, and the Australian Greens and the Independents look set to hold greater sway in the House of Representatives. While this unique situation could mean legislation could take longer to pass through to the Senate, it will most likely result in better legislation created with the input of a far greater variety of views. South Gippsland is fortunate to have a member in Russell Broadbent, who has not been afraid to oppose his party when the party line conflicts with his own personal view – a difficult task indeed. And with Leongatha South’s Bridget McKenzie now declared a Senator-elect, South Gippsland will have a stronger representation in Parliament, even though she will represent the whole of Victoria. The long-time Nationals’ member has promised to advocate on behalf of regional Victoria and in a time when more voters are typically urban-centric given Melbourne’s growing population, a rural focus is vital. But the conservative parties cannot afford to take South Gippsland for granted, with the McMillan electorate posting a 0.7 per cent swing against the Liberals on Saturday. From a voter’s point of view, that is not necessarily a bad thing, as marginal seats typically attract more investment. If the Coalition is elected, the region stands to benefit from the rebuilding of the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool, as promised by Mr Broadbent, and the tourism benefits that come with that. If Labor takes power, the region will gain faster internet access through the national broadband scheme, due to be linked with Melbourne via Sale. The fact Family First’s and the Greens’ secured more votes at this election in McMillan than 2007 either points to voter satisfaction with their policies and/or dissatisfaction with the offerings of the major parties – or lack of them – in a five week campaign. The fact that Independent Leigh Gatt recorded 1536 votes in his first campaign when largely standing on a single issue – opposing compulsory voting – suggests a handful of voters were struggling with someone to vote for. Mr Broadbent and Labor’s Christine Maxfield both seemed personable candidates with a passion for the community and their track records prove just that. South Gippslanders will soon turn their attention to another election. Fortunately there are football and netball finals in between.

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

Expressing opinion: ﬁrst time voter Emily Shea and mother Jenny Shea lodge their vote at the former Leongatha South Primary School. They are watched by ofﬁcial, Bill Eyers.

OUR sons were recently in a very nasty accident. By God’s grace, the boys and lady involved all survived it. We just want to thank all those involved who took care of our boys. To the wonderful SES, CFA, ambulance and policemen who did so much for them all. To the wonderful passersby who stopped to help and one of the most signiﬁcant things in our sons’ mind is the hugs you gave him. We don’t know who you all are, but we thank you with all our hearts. Thanks to all the medical staff, both at Leongatha and at the Alfred for all your care. Also to all the kind people who have sent us their love, thoughts, prayers, messages, acts of kindness. You have carried and helped us beyond measure. We are blessed to have our boys and the lady with us. All will make full recoveries; nothing like a good dose of time and love. With our deepest heartfelt gratitude and thanks. God bless. Wally, Tracy and the Fleming family, Leongatha.

Not a refuge THE recent Royal Commission consultation meeting at the Inverloch

Community Hub highlights there is some confusion over what a Neighbourhood Safer Place is and when it should be used. Neighbourhood Safer Places – Places of Last Resort are not community fire refuges. The aim of a Neighbourhood Safer Place is to provide shelter during the passage of a fire when all other plans have failed. It is not an alternative to planning to leave early or stay and defend your property. It should not be considered as a place to go to when leaving early. The Inverloch Hub building, grounds and footpath surrounding the hub have been designated as a Neighbourhood Safer Place by council following a recommendation by council officers and emergency services representatives. The Neighbourhood Safer Place was approved by the CFA after assessment against their guidelines based on radiant heat calculations. The Inverloch Neighbourhood Safer Place is not intended to cater for all the residents and visitors to Inverloch and nor is it feasible to provide a facility to do so. It is expected that, in the event of a fire, all residents and visitors will implement their bushfire survival plans - to leave early or to stay and defend their property. The Neighbourhood Safer Place is provided in the

event that all other plans fail, and a last resort is needed. Everyone in an area of high bushfire risk should have a bushfire survival plan and should practise it. More information on bushfire survival plans and Neighbourhood Safer Places is available from council or the Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667. Council will continue to work with the CFA and emergency services to identify further locations for Neighbourhood Safer Places across Bass Coast Shire and to communicate with residents, ratepayers and visitors about the use of these last resort options. Philippa O’Halloran, Community safety manager, Bass Coast Shire Council.

More than tiaras I HAVE always feared stage mums. So intense, so perfect, so driven – and that’s just their children! What would our ﬁrst eisteddfod be like? Was I doing the right thing involving my girls in competition at such an early age (six and nine)? Well, my fears have been allayed. The whole family all had an absolutely fabulous time at The Great Southern Star Eisteddfod. Tears? Tantrums? Steely glances from the other competitors? No way! What a lovely environment our girls experienced.

The littlies played happily in their costumes, so excited. Where were the nine-year-old troupe girls? Playing games with them to keep them occupied while they waited for their turn. Smiles, giggles, laughter. I peeked in, it was a lovely scene. Later that night was my eldest daughter’s turn. There she was in the corridor with one of the senior girls going through her routine with her partner. We had just one dance, her student teacher had many, but still she had time to spend with my daughter. “Look Mum, the big girls have found us sparkly ﬂowers for our hair,” she said. They glowed with excitement, taking in the camaraderie between the seniors, watching, laughing, eyes wide in amazement. It was so much fun. What lovely role models my daughters had that night. Delightful, kind, sharing and supportive girls and boys that just loved to dance. All shapes and sizes, all ages, all loving the magical, creative, expressive world of dance. Thank you to the amazing team of parents who had the vision, inspiration and drive to create such an amazing event. You should be heartily congratulated by all for your incredible efforts. And thank you from me. You showed me a lovely world that I am proud my family is a part of. I feel quite blessed. Jayne Scott, Leongatha.

VOXPOP! VOX Who will win the Alberton Football League Grand Final?

I play for MDU, so I’m hoping that Stony Creek don’t win. I think Foster will be too good. Brenton Arnup Leongatha

I would have said Meeniyan, but now that they’re out I’d have to say Foster will win it. Cameron Roughead Leongatha

I think Phillip Island will win. They have some awesome players that will get them over the line. Jake Mackie Leongatha

I would have said Tarwin, because they’ve got a great midﬁeld unit, but now that they’ve lost I can’t be sure. Rhett McKenzieEdwards Leongatha

Patsy’s disappointed PATSY Hunt was disappointed. And she didn’t mind airing her grievances to Bass Coast councillors at their August meeting. She said items listed in the council’s newsletter Coastell as outcomes of ameliorating the impact of the Wonthaggi desalination plant, were a furphy. “I get very disappointed,” she lamented. For example, she continued, upgrades to the Wonthaggi Hospital and the Wonthaggi/ Dalyston Structure Plan would have happened anyway, desalination plant or not. Council lobbied the State Government over a 22-issue wish list. Ms Hunt wanted to know which ones

still hadn’t been met. CEO Allan Bawden, told her the main item still outstanding was the establishment of a regional infrastructure fund. “Most of the others are sub-projects such as health and education. They’re sub headings of what’s reported.” The reimbursement of lost rate revenue from land purchased for the plant, was still under discussion. Mr Bawden said it was true the Wonthaggi/Dalyston Structure Plan was ﬁnished before the desalination project was announced. “But it was revisited and fast tracked with assistance from the Department of Planning and Community Development. “A natural gas pipeline was a commit-

ment to Korumburra, Leongatha and Wonthaggi and we asked for an extension to Phillip Island.” “I don’t buy that,” declared Ms Hunt. “The gas pipeline was going to happen anyway. This is a lot of spin and I’m a bit astonished.” Mr Bawden commended the shireprompted desalination housing accord. “It is recognised nationally as an absolutely sensational answer to a housing problem. It has leased 300 properties. You can be quite proud of your council for that, it’s worked exceptionally well.” Mayor Cr Peter Paul, reminded Ms Hunt she could forward any questions to the desalination community liaison committee.

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Wonthaggi debs: Seven debutantes and partners were presented at a Winter Debutante Ball in Wonthaggi on Saturday night at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club. The night was a great success. Workmen’s duty manager and parent, Graham Gray, was the MC for the night. “A big thank you to Jan James, Liz Chandler and Jane Gray for all their help in organising the event,” said one of the debs, Molly Gray. Back row, from left, Brenton Ould, Jonothan Sidebottom, Aaron Williams. Middle row, from left, Matt Legg, Robert Davey, Molly Gray, Jayde Richardson, Chelsea Dittrich, Chris Barbour, Jake Franklin. Front row, from left, Bonnie James, Tiffany Chandler, Darren Parker, Jan James, Margaret Eurell, Tom Eurell, Courtney Wilkinson, Katelyn Leaver. Flowergirl, Logann Dempsey, page boy, Coby Chandler.

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Calling Australia home MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent welcomed migrants to Australia at a citizenship ceremony at the South Gippsland Shire Council ofﬁces in Leongatha last Wednesday. “What you bring here was old

over there but is new here,” he said of the skills and culture of the new Australians. “What was in the past there becomes a brand new future here. We would like to reciprocate by giving this gift of citizenship here.” The new citizens are Brian Choi of Leongatha, David and Marian Cranks of Sandy Point, John

Mitchell and Philomena Kenneally of Korumburra, Susan Thomas of Leongatha. And the Malherbe family of Korumburra: Pieter, Maria and their children Luke, Elsje and Phil. St Laurence’s Primary School choir led the singing of Advance Australia Fair.

Col James: the former Vietnam War veteran outside the Memorial Hall cenotaph, with the ﬂag behind him standing at half mast.

Vets remember New citizens: front, Luke, Elsje, Phil, Pieter and Maria Malherbe. Back: David and Marian Cranks, mayor, Cr Jim Fawcett, Brian Choi, John Mitchell, Philomena Kenneally and Susan Thomas. Right: Front: Bronwyn Kalos, Mitchell Scrimshaw, Jack McDonald, Michaeleah Stephens and Lucy Greaves. Middle: Janie Gordon, Jessica Anstice, Damon Ginnane and Melissa Busana. Back: Charlie McInnes, Jaimee Tuckett, Koby Dennison, Trent Westaway and Sophie Clarke.

LONG TAN day is a day when Australians remember the 60,000 men and women who served in the Vietnam War. But unfortunately for those who served, every day reminds them of it. “There’s not a day goes by that something doesn’t jog your memory,” says former soldier Col James, who left the scene 40 years ago. The veteran believes the day is just as special as Anzac Day, with it being the ﬁrst day with heavy losses in the Vietnam War. “There are that many things in life that trigger your memory. You’ve just got to put it to the back of your mind,” he said. More than 500 service people were killed and 3000 returned home injured,

but for some the wounds run much deeper. “Many came back who have passed away since. Suicide is a big killer amongst returned soldiers,” Mr James said. Premier John Brumby joined president of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association (Victorian Branch), Robert Elworthy and members of the veterans’ community to mark Vietnam Veterans Day at the Shrine of Remembrance on Wednesday. “Our veterans fought courageously in extremely difﬁcult conditions and under tremendous strain,” Mr Brumby said. He said nine stories from the Vietnam War had been recorded so far for a virtual musuem, and encouraged all Victorians to go online to experience the real-life stories of veterans.

Mayor’s message Cr Peter Paul

Ready to serve COUNCIL is the largest service provider in our region. Without knowing it, residents and visitors come into contact with council services every day - this may be walking on a council managed footpath, crossing the road with a crossing supervisor, visiting a local library or taking your rubbish to the tip. Other contact with council is more obvious. Many residents and ratepayers write, ring or email a council ofﬁcer for more information on a service, to request works or to make a complaint. In many cases, these requests can be dealt with on the spot, however we have standards to adhere to if it can’t be resolved immediately. These standards state that a letter must be acknowledged within 10 business days of receiving it. Council ofﬁcers are always striving to meet this standard. We also have a customer request sys-

tem and when you ring in with a request that can’t be dealt with immediately, it is put into this system and sent to the appropriate ofﬁcer to handle. You can ask the ofﬁcer you speak to for a request number which they will provide to you at the time or call you back with it. This system will be reviewed to help us provide improved customer service and response times. Council is a large organisation and sometimes mistakes are made. If you believe that we haven’t met these standards or that your request or complaint has gone unanswered, then please call 1300 BCOAST (226 278) to discuss your request or problem. We have an exceptionally friendly and helpful customer service team who answer the phones and desk enquiries and who will always do their utmost to help you out. Cr Peter Paul, Mayor Bass Coast Shire Council

Making it happen THIS Wednesday is National Meals on Wheels Day, and thanks to the generous volunteers who donate their time to assist council in delivering this service, many of our older residents are able to remain in their own homes with a significant degree of independence and dignity. Last financial year, over 20,000 meals were delivered across the shire, and for your support, we thank you. Council recently ran a photographic competition to add interesting new images to its visual resources for promoting the region. The standard was very high and the judging panel (three council officers, a professional photographer and myself) found it

an extremely difficult task to pick the winners. What constitutes a good image of South Gippsland? Did we want to expand the perceptions of what we have to offer beyond the stereotypical? From the 223 entries, our six final choices will inevitably be questioned, but we are happy to stimulate discussion in what is really quite a subjective matter. All entries will go on display at Coal Creek Community Gallery from Saturday, September 4, (when the exhibition will be launched at 2pm and the winners announced), until September 30. Take the time to have a look at both the exhibition and Coal Creek - it will reaffirm just what a magnificent place we live in. Council’s new directors’ positions have been advertised and have attracted reasonable interest. Recruitment is a lengthy process

and it is envisaged it will be another month or two until the successful applicants commence in their roles. The August council meeting will be held in the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre on Wednesday, August 25 at 7pm. There was a conﬂicting booking for the Chamber and we saw it as an opportunity to diversify the location, and we hope Corner Inlet residents in particular will take the opportunity to experience local democracy on their own doorstep. I was impressed to see that the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce has developed a prospectus that invites people to live, work and invest in Leongatha. It’s a great sign of the proactive spirit in our communities these days, and Council was pleased to be able to support its compilation with data and images. Cr Jim Fawcett Mayor

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People’s perseverance rewarded By Matt Dunn THE Meeniyan Bendigo Bank opened its doors last Wednesday to a rush of people.

Banking on success: Meeniyan bank customers were ready to be served on the bank’s opening day.

Happy supporters: Prom Country Real Estate’s Glenys Foster, Allen Bartlett and Kaz Hughes have backed the Meeniyan bank.

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It would not be an understatement to say this was one of the most keenly awaited events in the town for many years. For Lindsay Moore, a 30 year resident of the town and chair of the Meeniyan and District Community Bank Steering Committee, it was a day to savour. “It’s about the small towns fight back. We need to support our community and commercial centre. One way of doing that is by establishing a bank. Obviously we’re grateful to the Bendigo Bank, which has been able to offer us this opportunity through its community bank program,” he said. At the core of the program is a pledge that if the townspeople can raise enough funds through the bank it effectively becomes theirs, with the ability to funnel substantial slices of the profits back into local community projects. Mr Moore said he is passionate about the town. It is a passion shared by many others in Meeniyan. “It’s good to see progress. It’s very hard when small towns battle. Meeniyan is very good at finding ways of providing a positive living experience and that’s what it really gets down to,” Mr Moore said. “We do that in many different ways. When this opportunity came up we thought this was a really good way of supporting our community and our commercial centre.” Mr Moore said that “in the end it has to be community driven.” About $160,000 is still needed before the bank will revert to genuine community ownership. “We’ve been pleased with support we’ve had through the pledge drive and it’s up to about $440,000, but we’ve still got a fair way to go. We’re confident we can achieve something. Initially we

want to see how far we can go with the fundraising to make it the real deal,” he said. When the bank finally becomes a fully fledged community bank it will probably move from its current location at the First National Prom Country Real Estate office to another location in the town. Prom Country Real Estate’s Kaz Hughes said her “primary role” would still be in real estate. Ms Hughes decided to set the bank up on the business’s premises because “it was what I could do to advance the cause of the branch”. “This is my way of using my resources and my abilities, with my banking background, to have an impact on helping the branch along,” she said. The first customer to bank at the branch was Ethel Hanks, who has been a keen committee member, with another, David Vance, hot on her heels. Marilyn Mackie was there with her granddaughter Ruby. A Bendigo Bank representative said it was the biggest turnout she had seen to a branch opening. “The whole idea of the community bank is to keep the profits in the community, rather than disappear into the ether of Melbourne or Bendigo or somewhere else,” Mr Vance said. “When we kicked off it was difficult because we had a downturn in the economy, milk prices went down, we had the Meeniyan supermarket burn down, SESI collapsed. All of those things impacted significantly on people in the community. “Our timing was not particularly flash.” But despite all the obstacles the Meeniyan community backed the bank, seeing it as a way to forge its own destiny. Bendigo Bank regional manager for south west Gippsland Rob Francis believes the bank will succeed, helped in part by the backing of the Foster/ Toora Community Bank.

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Bright future: the bank’s youngest customer, Ruby Mackie, with her grandmother Marilyn Mackie (centre), Ethel Hanks (left) and June Metcalfe (right).

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Centre brings people together By Brad Lester THE people of Venus Bay are in a unique situation. They live in three estates, spread out along a sandy peninsula, and are a mix of permanent and part-time residents. The nearest major towns of Leongatha and Wonthaggi are about 30 minutes away, and houses in the town are hidden by bush and dunes. Many people are unable to drive and some have a disability, but they are bound together by the activities held in a building not far from the middle of town. The Venus Bay Community Centre offers a diversity of programs: computer lessons for older people, play time sessions for children, a meeting place for men, indoor bowls, a craft group, and art displays by Tarwin Lower Pri-

mary School children. But there is more to the centre than education. The management team has introduced community lunches to offer a social event to residents. And a community book shop and op shop was introduced in June to offer another service and to retain money in the community. Centre manager Alyson Skinner said the shop idea is paying off, with locals supporting the shop by donating and buying goods. “It started after having forums about sustainability with the shire and we saw there was a need to redistribute goods back into the community,” she said. “A lot of people were taking bags of clothes to op shops in Wonthaggi or Leongatha, but there was nothing here for the community.

“We make a bit of money to support the centre but more importantly it’s about the centre being a community hub. We now ﬁnd that people come here instead of going out of town.” Public internet access, and lessons in email and internet have been popular, particularly amongst older people. “It’s about linking that demographic with technology and the rest of the world,” Alyson said. Computers and furniture were funded by the Federal Government. The volunteers of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) train at the centre, maintaining their ﬁrst aid skills to provide the public with quick medical attention before ambulances arrive. The community newsletter Matter of Fact, promoting the Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower districts, is also produced in the building.

Surprises galore: Alyson Skinner, Venus Bay Community Centre manager, ﬁnds fun to be had in the new op shop.

Lucky Foster: Lisa Curram is thrilled with the local win.

More local Tattslotto luck ANOTHER Division One prize winning Tattslotto ticket has been sold locally, this time by Pulham’s Furniture and Carpets Tattslotto agency in Foster. Lisa Curram said she and owners Karen and Colin Pulham were very excited. “We saw that the Division One prize pool was won in Leongatha last week, so we said it must be our turn this time, and it was. We can’t quite believe it.” When The Star spoke to Lisa the winner was yet to come forward. There was only one other winner from NSW in the Saturday Division One draw, so the lucky winner will pick up a very handy $2 million. The Pulhams’ store recently celebrated its 25th birthday with a big sale. The Tattslotto agency has been a part of the business since its inception. The luck might be blowing east. Maybe it will be Yarram’s turn next.

“J” sparks interest PRESIDENT Joyce Ingle welcomed the 11 members of the Inverloch CWA who braved the cold to attend the recent craft session and meeting. Quite a few members were absent because of sickness. We hope you will all be well soon and back on board. The craft for the day was a Christmas decoration. Next month Brenda will be teaching another Iris folding card. Heather Owen was given a warm welcome and presented with her membership certificate. The letter “J” brought in a few jugs, including the little brown jug. Guest speaker was Jeanette from Australian Hearing, making us aware how important our hearing is and how easy it is to get hearing checked at the local chemist. Happy birthday was sung to Marj White and Mary Williams. Joy Pollard won first prize for best flower and Joyce Ingle came in second. International reporter Marj White had nothing to report. The next meeting is on September 13 at 10 am.

s r e w o p e c i l o e n New p o y n a h c r a e to s . s n o p a for we . e m i t y n A . e r e Anywh Tough new laws now give police the power to search anyone for weapons. Anywhere. Anytime. And they’ll have the latest technology to help. If you’re caught with a knife, you’ll get a $1000 ﬁne. On the spot. If you’re in or near a licensed venue, it’s $2000. Carrying any weapon for self defence is no excuse and it’s against the law. You could end up with a criminal record. Even jail. So if you’re carrying a weapon, make no mistake – we’ll get you. For more information go to www.justice.vic.gov.au/weapons

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Shed gallery opens THE Bass Coast Artists’ Society held its annual general meeting inside the newly presented gallery of the Goods Shed, Wonthaggi.

In recent years the historic Goods Shed has had major makeovers and is now able to display members’ works permanently. The Goods Shed Gallery is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 3pm and from 9am to 1pm on the second Sunday, including winter, coinciding with the Rotary Market held in nearby Apex Park. President Brian Conroy said: “This has been a long time ambition of the committee and with the help of the society’s members and grants from the local council, members now have a permanent place to display their work and visitors can browse and purchase local art at very reasonable prices.” The two guest speakers at the AGM outlined the historical signiﬁcance of the Goods Shed and the important part it has played in the development and history of Wonthaggi. Local artist and historian, Dennis Leversha, spoke of the history of the railway line before the commencement of the coal mine and the importance it had in the development of the mining culture of Wonthaggi and surroundings. The line networked through the countryside, but many of these lines have gone since the mine was opened. One interesting story was that the track from Kilcunda to Wonthaggi before the trestle bridge was erected ran slightly inland from the current highway. Member of the Wonthaggi Historical Society, Jack Moyle, mes-

Looking back: local historians, Jack Moyle (left) and Dennis Leversha (centre) with Bass Coast Artists Society secretary Liz Glynn and president, Brian Conroy in the new gallery.

Colourful characters: Mary Poppins (Mrs Angela Smith) and the Prep class.

which lists the names of recipients of goods transported to Wonthaggi. In the huge list are many names of businesses that still exist in the town today. It was clearly a thriving rural town. With the closing of the railway line and the mines in the 1960s, many thought Wonthaggi would simply become a ghost town. It was the strength and enthusiasm of groups like the Bass Coast Artists’ Society (formerly Wonthaggi Art Group) and the Wonthaggi Historical Society that revitalised the town and saved buildings such as the railway station, now the Wonthaggi Railway Museum and the Goods Shed, which is the headquarters and gallery of the Bass Coast Artists’ Society. The committee of the society was thanked, especially Bob Tyler and Hazel Zander, who retired after many years’ service to the committee, and welcomed Judy Jennison as vice-president and Ken Rowe as member secretary.

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merised those present with his reminiscences of his youth centred around the Goods Shed. He started working at the shed when he was 14, lifting lighter stock. The shed was built before the railway station was erected. A small shelter with pitched roof was all that stood on the station site for many years, while the Goods Shed was a hive of constant activity with trains coming in, being ofﬂoaded into the shed and then being moved through to the north side of the shed where carts and lorries arrived to collect them. When the mine was operating, explosives were delivered by rail to be collected promptly by mine personnel. Sometimes a train pulled so many trucks it had to unload in stages and by the time unloading was complete the engine was well over what is now McKenzie Street. Jack had a notebook from the ofﬁce of the Goods Shed dated 1945

CHILDREN at Poowong Consolidated school had a busy week last week. As part of Book Week they dressed up as characters from either a book or movie last Wednesday. Some familiar and some slightly more obscure characters were represented, but the overall effect was most lively. Last Friday the children participated in a tree planting at United Dairy Power’s nearby facility. A spelling competition was conducted last Monday at assembly to choose the top two spellers from grades 5 and 6 to represent the school

at the Gippspell zone ﬁnal to be held at Korumburra Primary School tonight. They have been busy working on their forthcoming production, Poowong the Musical. The children have built and decorated letterboxes for the Black Saturday devastated Strathewan community which were delivered last Saturday. School captains Tahnae Blight and Nicole Lancey said it was a very moving experience. Four children from the school won the LaTrobe region’s German poetry competition recently and will compete at the Austrian club in Melbourne later this week.

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Latest offering a real treat EDUCATING Rita, to be performed by Leongatha’s Lyric Theatre, will open on Friday, September 3 at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha.

Educating Rita is a play by Willy Russell about a hairdresser who is determined to escape from her dreary routine and decides to enrol as a mature age student with the Open University. In the course of the play, her tutor, Frank, learns as much from her about real life as she learns from him about literature, and a touching relationship develops. Educating Rita was ﬁrst performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1980, and in that year it was voted “Best Comedy of The Year”. In 1983 the play was voted the fourth most popular play on the British stage, and in the same year a ﬁlm version was released starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters as Frank and Rita. Since then, Educating Rita has remained popular, with regular revivals around the world. It was in fact being performed professionally in London earlier this year, together with another of Russell’s plays, Shirley Valentine. The show’s director David Baggallay has a long history with local theatre. Since moving to South Gippsland in 1972, he has participated in many stage productions for Leongatha Lyric Theatre. David’s passion is for performing on stage, but he also enjoys the challenge and creativity of directing when the right play

opportunity comes along. Playing ‘Frank’ in FAMDA’S production of Educating Rita in 1999 gave David a great insight into the play being put on by Leongatha Lyric Theatre next month. In addition to local theatre, David has also had the opportunity to be involved in TV and ﬁlm on many occasions, being cast as an extra for popular TV programs such as Blue Heelers and Neighbours, and is currently also an extra for the ABC production of Bed of Roses starring Kerry Armstrong. David has enjoyed directing Educating Rita this year and is really looking forward to showcasing this ﬁne play. He recognises the challenges that a small play presents when there is a cast of two and the audience’s expectation and focus is on those two people to engage and entertain and tell them the story. The female lead, Rita, is played by Jo Street who lives in Leongatha and teaches at the primary school. Jo played Lizzie in The Rainmaker with Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2008 when she made her acting debut. After that experience she discovered a passion for plays, whether it be reading them at Lyric Theatre’s fortnightly play-reading meetings or acting on the stage. Last year she appeared as the saucy Victoire in Lyric Theatre’s Little Hotel on the Side. Longstanding Lyric member, David Tattersall plays Frank. David joined Lyric Theatre in 1969 and apart from a short hiatus in the 90s has been actively involved in myriad ways for many years.

Role playing: Jo Street and David Tattersall as Rita and Frank.

When not appearing on stage, he has designed lighting and sets for both musicals and plays, been stage manager and a member of the stage crew, and designed programs. During the late 1970s and early 1980s David ran weekly workshops for Lyric Youth Theatre and taught at the annual Victorian Youth Theatre Association State Drama Camps. In the late 1990s, he researched and wrote the history of Lyric Theatre, The Roar of the Greasepaint, which was launched as part of Lyric Theatre’s 40th Birthday celebrations. His directing credits include The Beggar’s Opera (1973), Godspell (1974) and The Rainmaker (2008). David’s most recent appearances on stage have been as Captain Bertorelli in ‘Allo, ‘Allo! (2006), as Doom in A Little Box of 0blivion, in 2008, and as Bastien in A Little Hotel on The Side (2009). Secure your tickets now by phoning the Lyric booking ofﬁce on 5662 3940 or in person at Mushroom Crafts in Leongatha.

Raw talent: local artist Bob Hickman paints the backdrop.

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Bass Coast Council briefs WELLINGTON mayor Cr Scott Rossetti was a guest at the August meeting of Bass Coast Council. He attended in his capacity as chair of the Gippsland Local Government Network and joined councillors afterwards for dinner. **** The Gippsland Regional Plan, which has been drawn up by the GLGN, was endorsed during the meeting. A report to Bass Coast councillors about the plan included the comment that council had the option not to endorse it. Cr John Duscher wondered why that idea had been included. Ever one for a light moment, Mayor Cr Peter Paul reminded Cr Duscher that if there was any problem, “Cr Rossetti is an undertaker!” Indeed he is; a third generation one at that. **** Councillors observed one minute’s silence for Vietnam Veterans’ Day, which fell on the day of the meeting. During acknowledgements, Cr Gareth Barlow referred to his attendance, with the mayor, at a commemoration the previous Sunday for Vietnam Veterans’ Day at the National Vietnam Veterans’ Museum in Newhaven. “It was a moving ceremony. The museum grows at an unbelievable rate. It is run by volunteers. It’s exceptional. I commend it to everyone in the community.”

**** Cr Duscher said he was disappointed by the lacklustre acknowledgement at the July meeting of the proposed Bass Coast Education Precinct. The matter, he declared, was not given enough signiﬁcance. “It is one of the most exciting and important developments for Wonthaggi and Bass Coast Shire and will be measured as one of the most important developments ever in the history of this area. It is hard to measure how great it will be. I acknowledge the leadership and passion by Don Paproth who is leading this development.” Mr Paproth is the Education Department’s Gippsland regional director of major projects. **** CEO Allan Bawden, was having difﬁculty speaking because of a nasty dose of laryngitis or similar. He sounded very gravelly. Cr Paul stepped in to help him out when replying to a question from the gallery. He couldn’t help himself; when he began to speak, his voice sounded as deep and distant as the CEO’s. Mr Bawden had the grace to laugh at being thus imitated. **** Cr Veronica Dowman acknowledged the launch in Inverloch of an indigenous book. “It was very moving. The presentation of the book with children’s drawings and words was very powerful indeed.”

**** Cr Jane Daly said she, the mayor and CEO had met with State Minister Gavin Jennings on August 7. “A lot of matters were discussed including a management plan (for Phillip Island Nature Parks) and representation on the board (of the nature parks). Mr Jennings said in Parliament that he would be consulting with the community. We are working on a memorandum of understanding between Bass Coast Shire and the nature parks.” Cr Phil Wright commented that the nature parks was “a great organisation” but needed to have its wings clipped. **** Cr John Duscher said feral cats were a major issue on Phillip Island. “They’re being brought in to the area from outside and dumped. It’s an issue that needs to be addressed.” He suggested the ﬁnancial downturn could be a factor. **** It was a night for corny humour. When corporate services director Danny Luna was invited to speak to his report about rates management, he said, “I rate myself highly.” **** Mercifully the meeting was brief. The press, having been ignored during the mayoral welcome at the start of the meeting, slunk out into the cold, wet night.

New ranger heads team MONICA Muranyi is the new ranger in charge at the Wonthaggi ofﬁce of Parks Victoria. She comes to the Bass Coast with a wealth of experience and enthusiasm for one of Victoria’s most beautiful stretches of coastline. “I really needed a change of scenery and the opportunity to get involved in managing this spectacular coastal and marine environment was too good to pass up,” she said. Monica is currently working with the local community initiatives such as the Tent Town revegetation project with the Friends of the Wonthaggi Heathland and Coastal Reserve, who received funding from the Bass Coast Shire Council. “Tent Town was established in

1909 when the ﬁrst coal in the area was found,” she said. “Rows of tents were established to cope with the enormous numbers of miners moving to the area.” By 1910 all the tents were removed as the miners had moved into better accommodation. “The success of this project so far is testament to the commitment of the Friends of Wonthaggi Heathland and Coastal Reserve,” Monica said. Monica said the Bass Coast presents a lot of challenges for rangers. “Anyone who visits the Bass Coast can sense immediately what a special area this is,” she said. “With the rock formations, sandy coves, rugged sandstone cliffs and headlands, I feel very lucky to work in this breathtaking landscape.

“We have a great team here in Wonthaggi and I am keen to keep building on and developing more natural values and community programs.” She has worked as a senior ranger with the ACT Parks, Conservation and Lands for the past 12 years and was convenor on the Australian Alps Community Relations Working Group. She also spent a year living and working in New Zealand with the Department of Conservation at South Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Volunteers are welcome to join in on one of the scheduled tree planting days through the month of August at Tent Town. To get involved call the Wonthaggi ofﬁce on 13 1963.

Ranger in charge: Monica Muranyi.

Just $16,000 to go THE Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band Centenary Fundraising Appeal has raised $84,000 since the appeal was launched three months ago. Fundraising appeal coordinator Alan Brown last week said the band now wishes to hear from people prepared to help raise the final $16,000 “The band is much loved, and we are so near, but yet so far from raising the final $16,000,” he said. Mr Brown said the community had responded magnificently to date and was to

be congratulated. “More than 34 local people and organisations have donated $1000 or more and this result has amazed all involved in the appeal,” he said. “Band members were stunned to learn of a donation of $10,000 by a local resident. To commemorate the fundraising event, the band has decided to place a time capsule in the grounds of the band room. “Provided we raise the balance of $16,000 before Christmas, the time capsule will be sealed and buried this year, both to celebrate

the fundraising effort, and to also commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the band which was formed in 1910,” Mr. Brown said. In what is a truly unique opportunity, a list of all donors will be placed in the time capsule. People and organisations who have donated $1000 or more will be asked to provide a letter to be placed in the time capsule. “In 100 years time, this information will be a vital resource for the community to look back and see what the citizens of the district had on their minds in 2010,” Mr Brown said.

Meals roster (Leongatha) Leongatha Community Pre Schools, Rotary Club, Bendigo Bank (Aug 30), National Bank (Aug 31), SGS Council (Sep 1, 2, 3) will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning August 30, 2010.

This will be a truly historic opportunity, as the time capsule will be opened in 2110, on the 200 year anniversary of the town and the band. “Donations have ranged from $5 to $10,000 and of course the band is happy to receive any donations,” he said. “We are particularly keen to hear from people, companies or organisations who will donate $1000. “If we can ﬁnd 16 people or organisations who will donate this amount, then of course we will have achieved our target. “Please help our much loved band raise this ﬁnal amount to reach the appeal target before Christmas.” Mr Brown said the band was delighted to receive any donation. Every cent raised is being invested in a perpetual trust fund, which will go on for all time into the future. Money raised from this investment will provide thousands of dollars for the band each year, to buy new instruments and uniforms. “For the past 100 years, the band has struggled to

buy or repair both instruments and uniforms, but for the next 100 years and beyond, they will be greatly assisted by the wonderful generosity of the citizens and local organisations who have responded magniﬁcently to the appeal,” Mr Brown said. Wonthaggi welder Adrian Cuman has agreed to manufacture and donate a stainless steel time capsule. “I am so proud to have been asked to provide this very special time capsule to keep the records safe inside until the capsule is opened 100 years from now”. Assisting Adrian in the design and manufacture of the capsule will be well known retired metal fabricator and welder, Dan Carr. “Dan Carr is an icon in our local community, and has been involved in major engineering projects, including at the former State Coal Mine for decades,” Mr Brown said. People prepared to donate are asked to contact the ofﬁce of band treasurer Chris Longstaff of 63 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi. Phone 5672 2144.

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Poowong shows pride THE Poowong Community Consultative Committee launched a community plan last Tuesday night. The evening was a threefold event. Joanna Meyer, representative of Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainability Victoria, presented the committee with a certiﬁcate acknowledging the town is a ﬁnalist in this year’s Tidy Town awards in the community action category. She congratulated the group on their win and commended their efforts in making a difference. The committee then launched the plan which they have developed in conjunction with the community strengthening team

from South Gippsland Shire Council. The plan will provide a strong framework to support invaluable community work. There are various teams within the committee that are developing and furthering specific projects. They are working towards a community hub, accessibility to a defibrillator and ensuring ongoing support for the town’s swimming pool. The committee also held its annual meeting. Heather Gregg was re-elected as president and other office-bearers also remain unchanged. The group’s newsletter has been extremely well received and the group has many projects in the pipeline for the coming year.

From pages past

Poowong power: front: Barbara Look, Irene Adams, Tricia McCraw, Yvonne Thompson. Back: South Gippsland Shire Council Mayor Cr Jim Fawcett, Heather Gregg, Cr Warren Raabe, Lorraine Brunt, Fay Beverly, Richard Briggs and council’s Ned Dennis.

Historical snippets from The Star One year ago, August 25, 2009 LEONGATHA is about to get a jobs boost, with ﬁve factories being constructed on its industrial estate. The latest development news comes in the wake of an economic boom that could pour billions of dollars into the region. Five years ago, August 23, 2005 THE ENTIRE eastern section of the Leongatha Secondary College will be rebuilt and refurbished if the proposed education precinct goes ahead. The development would be staged, and would depend on funding from the State Government. 10 years ago, August 22, 2000 A PANTHER was seen crossing the road at Leongatha South last Thursday

night. A man said he saw the black animal on the Koonwarra-Inverloch Road, near the Leongatha Golf Course. 30 years ago, August 26, 1980 SPONTANEOUS applause from an appreciative Leongatha audience greeted “Melbourne” – a stylish elegant creation in honey beige – named as the 1980 Gown of the Year, Australia Fashion’s top accolade. **** RATES for water in the Leongatha Trust area will rise by 11 per cent in the 1981 year. This will mean a rise of approximately $4 for the average home owner and $10 for medium commercial operators.

Left: In the running: Joanna Meyer presents Poowong Community Consultative Committee president Heather Gregg with the Tidy Towns certiﬁcate. QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8236

Church Times ARIES - March 21 - April 20

Charitable personalities attempt to involve you in their causes. Don’t sign up unless you are a believer too. Romantic uncertainty clears. Formal engagements are spotlighted on the weekend. TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

Take time out from a hectic work schedule to enjoy cultural activities and see old friends. This week sees a shift of greater independence. Sports events are accented on the weekend. GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

This week has you involved in long-distance discussions and longrange planning. A dependent friend shows signs of becoming his or her own person. Recent work ideas are earning support from higher-ups. CANCER - June 22 - July 22

This weekend ﬁnds you winning and witty. You can enjoy relationships on an intellectual plane. Plans suggested now may prove ahead of their time - store them for use for a later time. LEO - July 23 - August 22

This week sees you more interested in following than in leading. A loved one allows you to share the limelight. A relative becomes surprisingly independent, but the change is short lived. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

Detailed work requires meticulous checking - supervisors are interested in the ﬁne touches as well as the broad picture. Generous offers made on the weekend may have hidden strings attached. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

Being more demonstrative is the key in romantic relationships. Professionally however, a low proﬁle is your best bet. Leadership qualities are accented from Saturday on. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

Friends reveal their innermost thoughts and secrets. Be mindful that you don’t overreact. A modest windfall may brighten the weekend. A communication problem becomes complicated then eases up. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

Skills may be getting rusty. You can beneﬁt professionally with a refresher course. Any holiday plan set forth now may be more extravagant than anticipated. Temporary jobs may provide a solution. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

You are more ambitious and alert than usual and you can launch major ventures by the end of this week. A former admirer may get in touch on the weekend. You have probably changed more than he or she has. AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

Your social life improves gradually and older friends and relatives liven up the weekend. Hunches pay off, but don’t look for any trends. Property negotiations appear favourable. PISCES - February 20 - March 20

Shopping and travel, perhaps in combination, are featured through the week. Arguments ﬂy out of hand quickly. Work challenges cannot be refused, but don’t drift from assigned tasks. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

A witty personality - an inquisitive type - the eternal student. The rest of this year ﬁnds you travelling much more than usual. Career expansion is favoured, not career change. Increased domestic expenses will be offset somewhat by a bonus.

ANGLICAN: Wednesday, August 25: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Sunday, August 29: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC; 10.30am Union Church (St Andrew’s) Tarwin Lower MP. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am. ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am. ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion. CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am and 6pm: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Vic Butera 5655 2478. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Leongatha South Gippsland Liberty Fellowship - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday services: 11 am and 7pm. All enquiries contact Pastor David Stegmann 5662 2785. Office: 5662 3100. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly; Kids Club Wednesdays 4pm Guide Hall. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Communion Service 11 am: Evening Holy Spirit Revival 6pm: Phone: Ps. Chris

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

family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. Teaching service at 7.30pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2762. Minister: Rev. Ron Nauta. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, August 29, 9am and 10.45am, Rev Denis Simmons. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am. Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday. BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366. BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www.wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769. MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall. COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm. SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

1. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 14. 18. 20. 23. 24. 25.

ACROSS Dance (8,5) Prevail (5) Red (7) Teeter (6) Ask (6) Tree (5) Behaved (5) Imagined (6) Right (6) Soldier (7) Vegetable (5) U.S. State (13)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 13. 15. 16. 17. 19. 21. 22.

DOWN Pester (6) Pretence (5) Descent (7) Cut (4) Strength (5) Copy (7) Avid (6) Earnest (7) Odd (7) Habit (6) Tree stems (6) Greek letter (5) Indicate (5) Coy (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8236 ACROSS 1. The score with half an hour to go to teatime? (7,6). 8. Is intoxicated by the music? (5). 9. The pie, funnily, does get thrown in the incident (7). 10. Otherwise traffic is a real trial (6). 11. Go to it a couple of times, with a purpose (6). 12. The cockney is able to write, though looking shaky (5). 14. Drastically reduce the number in the band (5). 18. Leaves in a case and there might be a label outside (3,3). 20. With enthusiasm take the winding road, off to tour (6). 23. One wears it to be forearmed (7). 24. Has caught the 1.50 and the weather is bad (5). 25. Wait well on - and one does deserve it (5,3,5). DOWN 1. Put out of one’s mind because irritated by (6). 2. Let out again and fed outside (5). 3. Subjugate a boy turned seven, about and wild (7). 4. They won’t agree to sound the hooter! (4). 5. Jack in many a one (5). 6. Returning in rowdy trios, they disturb the peace (7). 7. Returns the slide, damaged, after a year (6). 13. The woman standing in, Mrs. Turner, is less statuesque (7). 15. A drunk with a dog (7). 16. Longs to have the sorceresses beheaded (6). 17. Toast you don’t stand for, to start with (6). 19. It took time to catch him up (5). 21. Unsettled, fly after the duck (5). 22. Showing the right spirit about it, smile (4).

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - PAGE 23

PEOPLE wishing to enjoy life with others of a similar age should consider a villa now available at “The Grange” village in Leongatha. Read more on page 24.

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Top of the Grange I

F you thought that an opportunity to reside at the popular “The Grange” had passed you by, then the exceptional Villa 21, offered for sale through First National Real Estate Prom Country in Meeniyan, could change all of that. Speciﬁcally for “over 55s”, the social lifestyle at The Grange is well known. Residents share in a common ownership of the social centre, where regular gatherings occur and lasting friendships are made. Kitchen and barbecue facilities, DVD and book library, as well as an expansive communal room for dining and dancing, are there for residents’ daily use. Villa 21 at The Grange is

different to nearly all the others. Set discreetly apart, Villa 21 has its own separate street frontage on to MacDonald Street. Villa 21 captures the twinkling lights of Leongatha from its elevated vantage point, as well as morning sunshine through its full length living room windows. Once inside Villa 21, you’ll be impressed with the quality of its fittings and fixtures, roomy living areas (not just one, but two), and light-filled aspects. Presenting “as new”, Villa 21 has two spacious bedrooms, and both able to accommodate queen beds. The main bedroom, complete with walk-in robes, accesses an en suite bathroom with extra-large shower recess. The beautiful, spotless kitchen was designed with a cook in mind, with broad bench space, plenty of cupboards in-

cluding a walk-in pantry, and a F&P drawer dishwasher. The laundry houses a generous walk-in linen cupboard as well as large built-in cupboards for storage. There is a glorious courtyard garden in which to enjoy the outdoors. The single lock-up, remote controlled garage is bigger than average, leaving room for a work bench or storage at the sides. This is a wonderful chance to have the best of both worlds – to be part of a community yet with an extra element of independence. Body corporate fees are applicable and the agent can provide further information. Please contact to arrange your personalised appointment or for open times.

At a glance: Location:Villa 21, 17 MacDonald Street Leongatha Price: $275,000-$295,000 Agent: First National Prom Country Meeniyan Contact: Kaz Hughes 5664 0224 or 0417 516 998

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - PAGE 25

Prom Country

Andy’s Pizzeria – Meeniyan Business Opportunity

The Village Fare Coffee Shop and Catering Service

Thousands pass daily by the Andy’s Pizzeria door in the summer months, on their way to the Prom and other local attractions. Andy Baird cooks up a storm 3 - 4 nights a week with gourmet pizzas, ﬁsh n chips, pastas and curries, treating locals and tourists alike. Offering casual indoor and al fresco dining, with a BYO license Andy’s Pizzeria is an opportunity for a “lifestyle income” and the ﬂexibility to continue with these “Utopian” hours or pick up the pace and make good.

Active food business opposite cinema in a busy shopping zone with walk-through access to Leongatha’s main shopping precinct, and a loyal and regular base. Opportunity to expand trading hours. Immaculately presented premises, impressive food display and a neatly equipped kitchen, seating for around 50 with alfresco dining and a lucrative catering sideline. Village Fare, as a ready-made, established and respected operation with secure lease, beats starting from scratch, hands down!

INSPECT By Appointment Address 106 Whitelaw Street MEENIYAN

INSPECT By Appointment $69,500 - $75,000 WIWO Address 7 McNamara Place LEONGATHA

N AY PE D O SUN IS TH

$145,000 - $160,000 N AY PE D O SUN IS TH

N AY PE D O SUN IS TH

Double Fronted Victorian

Lifestyle Plus

Top Of The Grange

Original cottage featuring timber-lined ceilings, Baltic pine ﬂoors, 2 OFPs, 3BRs, and 2 wcs. Sep bungalow and storage room. Rear lane access.. Potential to subdivide STCA? Genuine opportunity. INSPECT Sunday, August 29 @ 1.30 - 2.00pm Address 12 Ridgway, MIRBOO NORTH $200,000 - $225,000

Designed in 1990, this home has an engaging multi-level ﬂoorplan, full of dramatic detail. On the main level is the living zone which features a living room with a stunning exposed timber ceiling and kitchen/ dining created for family interaction. The lower level encompasses a study, double garage, shower room and storage. Upstairs there are 3 double BRs, the main with ensuite and sliding doors to a verandah. Plus lots of storage, very private rear garden, undercover alfresco dining, and great views!

Sep street frontage, elevated position. 2 beautiful living rooms, 2 spacious brms, large shower, spotless kitchen, roomy garage and sunny courtyard. Don’t miss out on a now-rare Grange offering. INSPECT Sunday, August 29 @ 1.00 - 1.30pm Address 21/17 McDonald Street, LEONGATHA $275,000 - $295,000

INSPECT Sunday, August 29 @ 12.30 - 1.00pm Address 10 Scarlett Street, MIRBOO NORTH

$350,000 - $375,000

AUCTION - If not sold prior

N AY PE D O SUN IS TH

Family Fun

Improvement Potential On Nearly 90 Acres

This lovely 3 BR home aims to please. In an elevated court location, the 12yo home provides attractive garden & rural views from the upstairs living room, study and wraparound deck. The living room has been recently painted and features timber ﬂoors and a cosy wood heater. The bedrooms all have BIRs, the main with ensuite plus spa bath. Plus a downstairs rumpus/teenage/guest retreat (or home ofﬁce), and garaging for 3 cars. Much to offer, plus proximity to shops and rec reserve.

Great grazing parcel with a lifestyle opportunity, this property is suited to the improver who will secure the advantage of “buying right”. Fertile soils, with creek, ﬂats, gently rising paddocks & hills to a lesser steep area provide balance on the land, & the home will improve dramatically with simple redecoration. Potential to expand living space into the under-the-roof-line garage. Shedding includes a huge 30m x 15m “factory size” unit, separate to the home lot. Genuine Opportunity.

INSPECT Sunday, August 29 @ 12.30 - 1.00pm Address 3 Grogan Court, MIRBOO NORTH

AUCTION Saturday, September 11 @ 11.00am INSPECT By Appointment Address 375 Boolarra South-Mirboo North Road, MIRBOO NORTH

$285,000 - $315,000

Thinking of Selling in Spring?

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Peace Maker On An Acre In peaceful & private surrounds, pristine home with 3 brms, study, lounge, dining, sunroom, updated kitchen, 2 wc’s, modern bathroom. Entertaining deck, miner’s hut, good shedding, rural outlooks. INSPECT Cancelled – Property SOLD Address 49 Wells Road, MIRBOO NORTH $285,000 - $315,000

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24/7 Live In Or Rent Out Freshly painted, newly carpeted 3 brm home. Wood heater & air con, lots of built-in robes, timber decked front verandah, low maintenance gardens, & carport. Primary school over rear fence. INSPECT Saturday, Aug 28 @ 12.00 - 12.30pm Address 19 Bastin Street, BOOLARRA $175,000 - $189,000

allen bartlett 0417 274 624

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kaz hughes 0417 516 998

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For this amazing event – a house for sale in Meeniyan!!! 3 brms, fantastic shed, brand new bathroom and 1/3 of an acre! Partially renovated, potential to do more, entirely liveable right now. INSPECT By Appointment Address 26 Whitelaw Street, MEENIYAN $235,000 - $255,000

A whopping 2880 sqm (approx) with front and rear access makes this a MEENIYAN development opportunity with a difference. Possibilities exist for 2 buildings with residential/commercial combo. INSPECT By Appointment Address 76 Whitelaw Street, MEENIYAN $80,000 - $90,000

Cute as a button cottage in the heart of Mirboo North with breathtaking views on a gorgeous 1.5 acres. Original timber features and high ceilings, a cosy and inviting atmosphere & plenty of charm in 2 separate living areas, a country kitchen with big walk in pantry, 2 bedrooms + study, and extended outdoor living on an elevated, covered deck. Circular driveway, beautiful gardens, separate pony or sheep paddock, and specialist dog enclosures. The perfect retreat – for weekends, or permanent living.

5664 0224

INSPECT Sunday, August 29 @ 1.30 - 2.00pm Address 50 Giles Street MIRBOO NORTH

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

lisa williams 0438 133 385

$290,000 - $305,000

5668 1660

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Gotta love a bargain H

ere are two great opportunities to break free from the rent cycle, or maybe to become a landlord, as both these properties are currently

tenanted.

a look and maybe negotiate your

Both are three bedroom weatherboard homes located within walking distance of the shopping centre. The owners are keen vendors and are open to all offers. So come and have

way to ﬁnancial independence.

At a glance Location: 2 Millicent St and 104 Brown St Leongatha Price: asking $230,000 & $239,000 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 0922.

Lots of room to move

HIS three bedroom weatherboard home is situated on a huge deep block in the Meeniyan township.

It has a large open plan living area with a cosy wood heater as well as a split system. There is an updated kitchen featuring a breakfast bar, stainless steel benchtops, tiled splashbacks, wall oven and lots of cupboard space. The bathroom has also been modernised and features separate shower, vanity and bath. The toi-

let is separate. Two of the three bedrooms have built-in robes and all are of generous proportions. There is a huge yard and a carport. A short walk to the shops, the property is located close to the sports oval. The corner position would lend itself readily to further development (STCA). Currently tenanted, the property is for genuine sale with a keen and realistic vendor. Sole agents.

At a glance: Location: 7 Hanily Street Meeniyan Price: POA Agent: SEJ Leongatha 5662 4033 Contact: Lyle Miller 0408 515 665 Barry Redmond 0418 515 666

Contact Alex Scott & Staff Leongatha on 5662 0922 for further information.

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Two affordable homes in popular Ogilvy Street N UMBER 23 Ogilvy Street is a well presented three bedroom Californian bungalow in a convenient location.

Situated on a level block, the home comprises an open living and dining area with high ceilings and ornamental ﬁre place with open ﬁre, some polished boards and new carpet, built-in robes in two bedrooms, timber kitchen and meals area plus a deck to the rear of the home provides a handy entertaining area. Only a short stroll from this property is 45 Ogilvy Street, complete with the idyllic “white picket fence”. This three

bedroom home is sure to appeal. It features an open living area with reverse cycle air conditioner. The delightful country kitchen has good storage, electric cooking and a dishwasher. The dining area has new ﬂooring and opens up onto a deck, updated laundry and secure yard with good access. Both homes are ideal for those who wish to walk to the shops or schools and either property allows for you to invest or move in straight away. Contact sole agents Stockdale and Leggo for an inspection.

At a glance: Location: 23 and 45 Ogilvy St Price: $245, 000 and $250, 000 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800 Contact: Christie Bowler 0407 812 904

45 Ogilvy Street, Leongatha.

23 Ogilvy Street, Leongatha.

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Practice crucial for CFA By Isaac McCallum THREE victims were trapped in a factory last Wednesday night and their only hope for survival was the CFA.

The building was inundated with smoke and firefighters in breathing apparatus gear searched for people trapped inside. Geoff Jones is the manager of Industrial Carbons where the fire took place. He said three of his men had not come to the meeting area. Of course, this was a practice situation, but the CFA takes the matter very seriously. “I thought they all had a fair crack, they did it properly which was good to see,” exercise co-coordinator Kim O’Connor said of the seven CFA teams present. Fire squads from Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Dalyston, Glen Alvie, Kilcunda, San Remo and Korumburra were part of the training session, and all gained invaluable experience. When the crews first arrived, they received a short briefing and then some members were sent inside with the priority being to

rescue the three workers still trapped. The visibility in the smoke ridden factory was quite poor, so ﬁreﬁghters were forced to search through feel. “It’s important that they use their feet and the back of their hands,” said incident controller Tony O’Connell. Once all three employees had been found, they were taken outside to safety, to wait for a hypothetical ambulance. “It’s all about containment now, rather than a

rescue mission. Now we’ve just got to find the fire and attack it,” Mr O’Connell said. Mr O’Connell was the only member who had the authority to speak to the press, with other members told to direct nagging reporters to the man in charge. The night proved a huge success for the CFA teams, who were happy with their efforts, and will now feel more confident in a real life situation. “It’s good to do these things. We get to work to-

gether and ﬁnd out who has the right ﬁttings, and right equipment,” Mr O’Connell said. At the end of the night, the seven crews got together to discuss the forged factory burning, and were able to learn from the experience in greater depth. “There could’ve been things that someone didn’t pick up on, so to talk about it is really helpful,” Mr O’Connor said.

Hosing around: Trevor Smith and Sean Hubbard of Inverloch hose down the building.

Not in here: Rodney Sellings of Wonthaggi leads the search for the three dummy workers.

Recital was ‘super’ MORE than 200 people thrilled to a ﬁrst-class Carmel Slater concert in the excellent surrounds of Archies on the Creek last Tuesday evening. Venue owner Vern Rickman, was very pleased with the result and promises more. “It was a brilliant night.” Carmel echoes the sentiment, as did those who attended. Vern told The Star he has known Carmel for years and he hopes to discuss with her the possibility of two or three concerts a year. With the terrace of Archies on the Creek being roofed in, up to 350 people could be accommodated. “We’d like to build Archies on the Creek as the events venue for the area,” said Vern. Guests came from all over South Gippsland to enjoy last week’s concert, which featured some of Carmel’s star students.

Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Josh Hooke joined Carmel in opening the concert with Bumble Boogie and The 3 Blind Latino Mice. Carmel then teamed with local girl Elly Poletti, who is now studying music at Monash University. Korumburra’s Dr Dong Xu played three numbers on the traditional Chinese ﬂute, followed by Josh Gardiner and Carmel Slater’s duo. A Mignon Duo by Carmel and ﬂautist Hillary Harrison presented Suite Antique. John Watson and Charles Gruen, wowed the audience with Bring Him Home. Teamed with fellow Wonthaggi Secondary College pupil Georgie Kaye-Helmot for a duet, then Dong Xu played Picnic At Hanging Rock. Elly Poletti and Carmel performed a duo, Josh Hooke some Chopin and a number of artists sang from Jesus Christ Superstar.

In control: Paul Bird, captain of Glen Alvie, and lieutenant Jamie Moresco instruct their crew.

A brush with spring THE velvet green, rolling hills of South Gippsland are at their most beautiful with the arrival of spring. Mayﬁeld Gallery in Arawata is about to hold an exhibition of Di and John Koenders’ latest art, entitled “A Brush with Spring”. It opens on Saturday, August 28, and runs until Sunday, September 19. The exhibition is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. The gallery is fully air-conditioned for your comfort. Their paintings are highly sought after, and this has only increased following the news that they are related to the famous Vincent van Gogh. Traditional artworks of landscapes, seascapes, birds and wildlife in many different mediums – including oils, watercolour, pencil and gouache – make this an exciting art show. Paintings can be purchased direct from the artists, thus avoiding costly commissions charged by private galleries.

Major exhibition: the latest art for Di and John Koenders, “A Brush with Spring”, opens this Saturday. Subjects are diverse and interesting – from tiny blue wrens to majestic wedgetailed eagles, and intricate watercolours to large, imposing oils depicting local and European scenes – from Leongatha to Tuscany. The venue is stunning – especially at

this time of the year - and views of the surrounding hills can be enjoyed, whilst sipping on a chilled glass of wine or cup of tea or coffee. Di and John have received many accolades for their work throughout their 40-plus year careers, and during their recent trip to Europe, have been offered art exhibitions in both London and New York. A short drive from Leongatha or Korumburra – along Fairbank Road – takes you to Mayﬁeld Gallery. It is a picturesque property, with magniﬁcent oak trees planted by the pioneers, and massive bluegums and conifers towering overhead. Idyllic cottage gardens are breaking into bloom, and the peacocks, ducks, geese and chooks complete the country serenity. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon and if it’s on your “things to do” list, take a trip to Arawata. We assure you – the experience will not disappoint you. If you need directions, or have any enquiries regarding the exhibition, phone Di or John on 5659 8262.

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Prints make one think PRINTS with a contemporary twist will be exhibited at the Meeniyan Art Gallery from August 28 until September 23. The unique work by Andrew Southall features a collection of new pieces never exhibited before. Entitled “Umbrian series 2009, etchings and monoprints”, the exhibition is based around Andrew’s

three month stay in Italy last year. Andrew has exhibited widely, with work hanging throughout Australian capital cities as well as numerous galleries in London. His work now forms part of such collections as the National Gallery of Victoria, Australian Council, University of Western Australia, Sydney Stock Exchange and Mobil Oil UK. Andrew was a ﬁnalist in the Darebin LaTrobe Prize and John

Leslie Prize in 2009, as well as in other prestigious competitions. His last exhibition at Meeniyan Art Gallery was “Selected Works on Paper 1976 – 2008” last year and proved successful. The exhibition will be opened on Sunday, August 29 from 2 to 4pm and Andrew will be available to meet art fans. Posters signed by the artist will also be available.

Audition time FAMDA’s next musical production is an engagingly cute fun show called The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and will be staged in Foster from November 5 to 13. This Broadway musical won the 2005 Tony Award for Best Book and the story concerns a group of six quirky adolescents who are the ﬁnalists in one of those typically American spelling competitions. Three adults oversee the competition and members of the audience are brought on stage to compete. All nine roles are designed to be played by adults, all of whom can sing and dance. A list of the personalities of the various characters in the production is available on the FAMDA website, www.famda.org.au. Some of the casting requirements can be quite

Art to warm winter LOCH Arts Council is proud to present the Loch Winter Art Exhibition featuring works by prominent artists John Abery, Marilyn Ardley, Geraldine Phelan and Meg Thornborrow. The official opening will take place at a gala reception commencing at 7pm on Friday, August 27 in Loch’s historic public hall. Guests will be entertained by local artists and there will be an auction of donated art works to raise funds for Loch Arts Council. Delicious food will be served by Hard Loch Café along with great wines available from Lyre Bird Hill Winery. Tickets for the gala reception are now on sale at Loch Post Office, Hard Loch Café and Carringtons for $25 per person. The exhibition is open to the public on Saturday, August 28 and Sunday 29 from 10am to 4pm with wine tastings and sales by Lyre Bird Hill Winery. Entry is by gold coin donation. Special arrangements have been made for schools to visit the exhibition on Friday by appointment. Phone Grahame Hastie on 5659 4214. John Abery has sculptured wood to create a collection of rather surreal musical instruments that are a must see at Loch’s Winter Art Exhibition. John has exhibited his works in Australia and USA. Marilyn Ardley is a contemporary artist who works with oil and acrylic paint and other media, while Geraldine Phelan enjoys working with ceramics having had exhibitions in Australia and the UK and in recent years mosaic has become her passion. Meg Thornborrow designs and crafts alpaca wool rugs that display beautifully as wall hangings. Funds raised over the weekend will support Loch Arts Council, further improving the garden village of South Gippsland. An easy drive just one hour from Melbourne, this small community is adamant they will make Historic Loch Village a destination. With places to explore and wine and dine, there are many reasons to make a weekend day trip to Loch Village. Come and find out for yourself!

ﬂexible. When Melbourne Theatre Company staged the Australian première of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee directed by Simon Phillips in 2006, Magda Szubanski played William Barfée. FAMDA’s version of the show is being directed by Nathan Eva, who began his theatrical career by playing Oliver Twist in FAMDA’s 2000 production of Oliver!. The show’s musical director is John Laurie, who ﬁrst performed with FAMDA in The Producers and who directed Into the Woods for FAMDA last year. Nathan and John will be holding auditions for the show from 10.30am on Saturday, August 28 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. Intending auditionees should book their audition time by contacting Nathan Eva on 0401 626 673.

Creating place: Andrew Southall at work in his studio.

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Bagpipes farewell Dawn A LARGE crowd of friends, colleagues and family gathered for a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of Iris Dawn Brocklebank at the Presbyterian Church in Leongatha on Thursday, July 29, 2010.

Mrs Brocklebank died on July 23, aged 83. Reverend Peter Orchard, a founding member of the Leongatha congregation and long time friend of Dawn’s, conducted the service. The sound of bagpipes rang out and greeted mourners arriving at the service, very ﬁtting for a lady who loved all things Scottish. Friends and family travelled from Melbourne, Bendigo, Sale and Geelong, and messages of condolence were sent from Scotland and New South Wales. Dawn would have been delighted by the large attendance and probably a bit embarrassed, as she did not really like being the centre of attention. Mrs Brocklebank was born Iris Dawn Webster in a tiny hamlet called Elong Elong, near Dubbo in New South Wales, in 1926. Dawn was the eighth of 12 children, born to Mildred and Fred Webster. She remembered her childhood as a wonderful time, growing up on a farm, with the company of her brothers and sisters. Even though she grew up during the depression, she remembered a warm family life; she’d say they were “hard times, but good times”. Dawn’s father Fred was a fettler maintaining the railways, so would often travel and leave wife Milly in charge of the children and the farm. Dawn remembered her mother as an inspiring woman, extremely capable, who could ride and drive horses, shoot a riﬂe, use an axe with skill, kill a snake, build an extension on the house and race off in a sulky in the night to deliver a

neighbour’s baby. Dawn and her brothers and sisters attended the Elong Elong School, and she looked forward to the local dances. At around 19 or 20, encouraged by her mother, Dawn and younger sister Joan headed to the bright lights of Sydney and started working as domestic staff at the Sydney hospital, The Sanitarium. Later Dawn decided to do some travelling with a couple of girlfriends from the hospital and one of the many places they visited was Tarwin Lower. She moved on to Wangaratta and worked at the hospital there, before getting a call from her contacts in Gippsland, saying a Leongatha family needed a nanny, if she was interested. That was the Sinclair family and her employment with them was another special time in her life. They took her in as a member of the family and she always remembered their kindness and generosity. Members of the Sincalir family travelled from Point Lonsdale to attend Dawn’s service. By the late 1940s, Dawn was settled in Leongatha and the big social event was the Anglican Church dance on a Monday night. Dawn remembered there was a new guy in town with a full head of wavy black hair who could dance. His moves were really different – he obviously was not from around the area. This mysterious stranger was Bill Brocklebank. One night he asked Dawn to dance. She was gone when she heard that Scottish accent. He walked her home to Sinclairs and that was the start of 58 wonderful years together. Dawn and Bill were married in Dubbo in 1952, appropriately on St. Valentines Day. Two children followed, Heather and then Andrew, and she really remembered this as a great time with two little ones, lots of

trips to Inverloch, spending time with other families with young children and relishing her time as a young mum. In 1962 Shona was born. Dad had built a brand new home in Mary Rogers Crescent. At 41 she discovered she was expecting Amanda, but she was ﬁt and healthy and handled the pregnancy with ease. Dawn worked at the Leongatha hospital from 1972 until 1985, where she was given the nickname “Dawn Darlin”. She was always a working mum, juggling jobs and split shifts with family life. She was a founding member of the Leongatha Presbyterian Church and this was another place where she made some special friendships. Dawn loved shopping and was a fan of Lyric Theatre, rarely missing a production. She had a quirky sense of humour and she loved to laugh, and her greatest passion was her family. Dawn was lucky enough to see all four children marry and have children. She was an extremely proud grandmother, with 11 grandchildren, and ﬁve great grandchildren. Dawn will be remembered as a cherished daughter and sister to Fred, Rene, Lorna, Harry, Marge, Gordon, Dudley, Joan, Jeff, Jean and Clyde. Sadly she was the last girl in the Webster clan. She was a devoted and much loved wife to Bill and a special mum to Heather Best of Leongatha, Andrew Brocklebank and Shona Anderson both of Korumburra and Amanda of Kingsville, and a loving mother-inlaw. Dawn was laid to rest at Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

Much loved: Dawn Brocklebank.

LEVI Theodore Herbert Thorp was born on August 16 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. He is the ﬁrst son for Alex and Rebecca of Leongatha.

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Shining on: the team that will attend the Hisense arena for the Victorian State Schools Spectacular. Front: Tenille Leicester. Second row: Jennifer Johnson, Abby Bolge, Holly Gloster, Emily Wilson, Renae Moore, Renee Eddy, Tanya Derrick. Third row: Aliesha Casbolt. Back: Rodiet Somerville-Smith, Poppy Trewin, Stacey Welsh, Sylvia Williams, Ashlee Goss and Benita Eygenraam, with Mark Laguerre, the dance director.

Dancers set to star STUDENTS from Leongatha Secondary College are set to take the stage, joining more than 2500 others who will be performing at the Victorian State Schools Spectacular. The 15 girls from Leongatha Secondary have been practising for quite some time now, and are looking forward to spending the weekend under the watchful eye of dance teacher Linda Hamilton. They trained under dance director Mark Laguerre, who is so far impressed with the

girls’ commitment. The event is at the Hisense Arena, Melbourne Park on September 18 and 19 for three shows in Shine On 2010; a professional song and dance extravaganza featuring some of the state’s ﬁnest young singers, dancers and musicians. Among them is Josh Gardiner from Leongatha Secondary College, who was at a recent sneak preview of the magniﬁcent costumes, glamorous hand-beaded gowns, dazzling make-up and larger-than-life wigs which will feature in the show. Josh is one of 33 principal cast members and was selected via a rigorous audition process.

The show will feature an 1100 strong voice choir, 1100 dancers, 33 vocalists, 20 back-up singers, a 100 piece orchestra, 60 cheerleaders, 15 circus performers, 15 puppeteers and specialty acts from 188 government schools across Victoria. There will be stunning props, electrifying special effects, song, dance, puppetry and magical circus tricks in an exciting show for all ages. Costumes will include more than 6000m of disco sequin, chiffon and velvet; 4200m of gathered tulle; 10,000 gem stones; and thousands of feathers to make the 4300 costumes.

Shine On 2010 is a story about respect, friendship and triumph in the face of adversity told through a narrative of dance and music including Jason Mraz’s I’m Yours, The Verve’s Bitter Sweet Symphony, Beethoven, and other much-loved rock classics. The show is sure to entertain audiences, with more than 35 toe-tapping song and dance numbers. Tickets for three shows at Hisense Arena on September 18 and 19 are available at Ticketek on 132 849.

Cakes for cats and dogs Milpara Community RSPCA Day was held recently, but students from Mirboo North Secondary College got into the swing of things early. They held a cupcake sale, with the Year 11 business management class investing in the project. Their aim was to make a proﬁt for the RSPCA, while still being able to pay off their expenses. The group bought all the ingredients, and spent more than two hours preparing them, before selling the tiny treats to teachers and students at recess. The venture proved a success, as the class raised $300 for the RSPCA, which will Charity cakes: Bonny Hobbs, Emily Bourke, Alex Sharman and Maris- mean some safer animals in the ka Cummaudo with their cup cakes, which sold well for charity. future.

Service the key MIRBOO North Secondary College’s Year 9 students have become the second best students academically. The year, which is normally considered one of the least impressive, has made a rise to fame, and it may be due to the students’ community work. The Year 9 group has been working hard, raising money, awareness and interest in different groups and charities. A recent visit from cerebral palsy sufferer Dan Richardson was another eye opener for the mature group.

Dan is wheelchair bound but is as independent as anyone, as his short PowerPoint display told. The illness does not affect Dan’s mind, but greatly inhibits his ability to communicate. But the 33-year-old is still an avid sportsman, enjoying bowling and his AFL team, Collingwood. Dan’s top score in the bowling lane is 255, which amazed the group of girls whose top scores were around 80. The class learnt plenty from Dan, and will continue on with their community service for the rest of the year.

Community engagement: Louise Rogers, Laura Robbins and Ciara Allen with Dan Richardson, a sufferer of cerebral palsy, which affects his muscles.

House News Responsible Service of Alcohol course to be held on Thursday, September 2 from 9am to 12.30pm. This course meets the requirements of bar and hospitality staff. People handling packaged liquor or planning on being the licensee will need an LLVRSA certiﬁcate and must attend a class. ****** Food Safety Level 1 course for people in hospitality and related industries. This accredited course covers new food laws, safe food preparation, handling and storage. To be held at Milpara Community House on Thursday, September 2 from 1pm to 5pm. ****** Food Safety Level 2 course for the nominated food safety supervisor of each organisation is required to do a food safety plan, which is covered by this accredited unit. To be held on Thursday, September 2 from 5.30pm - 9.30pm. Bookings essential. ****** Milpara Community House’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 2 at the Austral Hotel from 6.30pm. If you would like to attend this function please call our staff on 5655 2524. ****** Achieving Farm Business Success in a Risky World is aimed at farmers wanting to establish their ﬁnancial positions and develop plans that capture opportunities and manage risks, including climate change. The new dates for this course are Tuesday, September 7 and Wednesday, September 8 at Milpara Community House, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra. Course includes lunches and refreshments, full course notes and a copy of Farm Business Planner software to take home. Farm Ready approved participants will have their

fees fully reimbursed by Farm Ready on completion of the course. ****** Word Processing for Beginners teaches you how to turn the computer on, how to set out letters and other documents using Microsoft Word. This course commences on Thursday, August 26 for four weeks and runs at Milpara Community House, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra. Bookings are essential, please call our friendly staff on 5655 2524. ****** We are having an information session on Thursday, August 26 from 10.30 to noon on ‘Safe Car Travel with Children’. This session will cover the new Victorian car restraint laws, the different types of child restraints, correct installation and maintenance requirements. Please call 5655 2524 to book your place. ****** The Creative Writing class meets on Thursday mornings at 9.30am. This is a course for aspiring writers who come together to share their work and laughter, gain ideas and conﬁdence. They are preparing to print their third book as a celebration of their achievements over the past two years. ****** Lyn Drury teaches English as a Second Language for migrants who would like to improve their English. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 10am to noon and Thursday from 2pm to 4pm. ****** Would you like to learn how to create professional presentations and slide shows using digital images and sound? Come to our PowerPoint course held over two Tuesdays from August 31 to September 7. ******

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Skill shortage action THE shortage of skilled workers in agriculture was the topic of an information session held at Toora recently. Education Centre Gippsland held the meeting to identify the skills farmers desired in workers so that ECG can develop a course to match. The night was a reasonable success, with a number of key issues identiﬁed. The isolation of the area was noted as one of the major contributors to low stafﬁng

levels, along with the availability of training organisations in the area. The need for people to relief milk was quite high and could top up incomes of people living in the area, but many work in other nearby towns from Monday to Friday. Farmers need workers who are skilled in identifying diseases in cattle, have an understanding of health and safety around cattle and machinery, and able to adjust to a number of different milking sheds. Human resource skills for employers were also noted as a

training need. Greater promotion of the industry as a career path was also identiﬁed. ECG is now taking expressions of interest from people who may be interested in topping up their wages, by working for a local farmer in their spare time. People must be willing to undertake some basic training to ensure they have a basic understanding of the principles of occupational health and safety, animal welfare and husbandry, chemical use and ﬁrst aid.

ECG is committed to providing communities with pathways to ensure they stay vibrant and active. By giving people the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, people are encouraged to stay in the area and contribute to the economic stability of the region. The agricultural industry is an important industry socially as well as economically and has positive beneﬁts to the health of those who work in the industry

Attention calf handlers THE Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is advising farmers, calf buyers

and transporters to ensure the welfare of bobby calves. DPI animal health and

welfare staff will be assessing calves at local saleyards, calf depots, scales and abattoirs this season. If calves are found to be weak and suffering as a result of non-compliance with the bobby calf provisions of the Code of Accepted Farming Practice for the Welfare of Cattle, penalties will be enforced. DPI animal health ofﬁcer John Bodey said to avoid penalties under the regulations, farmers needed to follow the basic requirements of presenting calves for sale. Bobby calves presented for sale must: • be at least four days old (on their ﬁfth day of life); • have a dry withered navel cord; • have been fed four litres of milk or colostrum daily (two litres night and morning) and fed within six hours prior to delivery to the point of sale or col-

lection; • be over 23 kilograms of live weight; • be clean, warm and dry; • be free of antibacterial residues; • be tagged with an NLIS tag; and • be strong enough to be transported for sale or slaughter. “Bobby calf producers should note that calves can sometimes travel long distances to abattoirs and it is essential that calves are well prepared on farm and well managed after they leave the farm, if they are to arrive in good condition at their destination,” Mr Bodey said. “A system should be in place to record the date of birth and identity of each calf to ensure that calves are not sold until their ﬁfth day of life. “The code of practice states that during transportation, calves should

have sufficient space to lie down and that the vehicle used to transport calves should have an enclosed front (for wind protection) and a non-slip floor. “Calves showing any sign of weakness or illness, including scours, must not be sold. If the resources are not available to treat and retain these calves until they are fit to travel and free of any antibacterial residues, they should be slaughtered humanely on farm.” A bobby calf declaration has been developed with the assistance of all sectors of the bobby calf industry to assist producers record the animal welfare and residue status of bobby calves consigned for slaughter. Bobby calf handlers should know that it is an offence under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act Regulation 11 for an electric prodder to be used or placed on a bobby calf. Stock handlers observed using an electric prodder on a bobby calf may be issued with an infringement notice. For more information on bobby calf management, contact your local DPI Animal Health and Welfare staff. Copies of the Code of Accepted Farming Practice for the Welfare of Cattle are available from DPI offices.

VLE LEONGATHA KOONWARRA

Sale Draw August 25 & 26 1. Alex Scott 2. David Phelan 3. Landmark 4. Rodwells 5. Elders 6. SEJ

SALE DATES Leongatha Wednesday, August 25 Prime Sale - 8.30am Thursday, August 26 Store Sale - 10am

Pakenham

Monday, August 30 Prime Sale - 8am Tuesday, August 31 Export Sale - 8.30am Thursday, Sept 2 Store Sale - 10am

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Getting the dirt on sampling THE Department of Primary Industries is encouraging land managers to take all factors into account when sampling for soil tests.

DPI pasture and fodder conservation specialist Frank Mickan said the task of soil testing is hit and miss enough, without providing a sample unrepresentative of the area you want to soil test. “Producers need to know how to go about getting a truly ‘representative’ sample. “The soils in the area to be analysed should be very similar in all aspects, such as their structure and texture. “For example clay loam verses sandy loam soils, whether they are managed similarly, such as continually grazed or regularly cut for silage or hay, day paddocks verses night paddocks, hills verses ﬂats, and so on.” Soils must be sampled to 10cm depth. “In Victoria, all the research and ﬁeld calibrations to make sense of fertiliser types, rates and responses were carried out in soils consistently sampled to 10 cm depth,” Mr Mickan said.

“Most nutrients are in the top 5 cm of soil and their concentration decreases with depth, but some soils, such as sandy soils which do not have the ability to ‘hang on‘ to the nutrients to the same extent as most other soils, will have nutrients evenly spread in the top 10 cm. “Therefore, sampling

too shallow will result in less fertiliser than what is necessary, and vice versa if sampled too deep.” A shovel is a waste of time for accurate depth of sampling and not recommended; correct sampling tools (soil core sampler) are available from most DPI ofﬁces or your local fertiliser

distributors. “When sampling, avoid high fertility areas such as gateways, along fence lines and plantations, stock camps, water troughs, pasture clumps (usually old dung and urine patches), swampy areas and along creek banks, allow a distance of at least 20m,” Mr

Mickan said. “Ideally, mark and walk in a straight line from one side of the paddock to the other, regularly taking soil cores. We call this transect sampling. When sampling, do not kick away the dead material on ground surface before sampling as some of the nutrient rich topsoil may

be removed. “However, when sampling a paddock which has a bent grass or organic mat on the surface, then this needs to be carefully removed to expose the soil underneath.”

Experienced Frank Mickan.

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TRAINING ROLES X 2 NMTC is seeking to fill two training positions in the Latrobe Valley and South Gippsland areas.

1. Training Co-ordinator HR This role will fill a position on site for a major employer in the Latrobe Valley area and would ideally suit a professional trainer with an understanding of site operations, shift rosters and competency based training. The role will encompass the coordination and scheduling of training across this major industrial site in addition to some level of HR functionality. The ideal candidate will hold or be working toward qualifications in Training or Human resource disciplines and will be able to demonstrate their understanding of site conditions and the requirements of scheduling and sourcing internal and external training suitable to the needs of a large and varied workforce. To apply for this role, please submit your resumé and cover letter addressing the above criteria and quote position NMTCL01.

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situations vacant situations vacant Are you the Right person? A Full time Career in Dentistry... appealing? • Dental Assisting Training on the go • Fast Track Promotion and assured career path • Exciting opportunity to make THE team! We have moved - the practice needs new energy to match the new location. A person with Year 11, well presented with computer know-how, who loves being around people whilst playing a healing role - does that sound right for you? Please send us your personal statement (hand written) and CV to: ANZ Arcade, 32-34 Bair Street, Leongatha VIC 3953 Contact: 5662 5000 See you in our new digs!

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2. Trainer Youth Services and OH&S This role will be based primarily within NMTC pre-employment services and may provide some opportunity to provide other training services to NMTC clients in the Latrobe Valley and metropolitan areas. The ideal candidate will have a passion and focus for working with young people to assist them in gaining the skills they need to access and maintain employment in a wide range of industries. The role will also involve working with young people to provide them with life skills and assist them to make non vocational choices. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong training and leadership skills, the ability to connect with young people, flexibility and adaptability in the delivery of training and will hold or be prepared to undertake a training qualification. The successful candidate may be based in the Latrobe Valley or South Gippsland area and must be prepared to travel between sites. To apply for this role, please submit your resumé and cover letter addressing the above criteria and quote position NMTCS01. NMTC Pty Ltd PO BOX 3368 GMC 3841 Phone 5173 1500 Email enquiries@nmtc.com.au

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FACILITATION WORKER 1.0 EFT - 12 month Limited term contract BCCHS seeks expressions of interest for the full time employment of an enthusiastic person with experience and an interest in working with people who have a disability. The position will attract someone who is committed to assisting people to take charge of planning and managing their own supports within a broader community setting. Remuneration as per the Social and Community Services Award. Inquiries to Anita Leyden, Co-ordinator Community Services Team. To obtain a position description and an employment application form, please telephone reception on 5671 9200 or refer to our website: www.bcchs.com.au Applications close 5pm Wednesday, September 1, 2010 and should be addressed to: HR Administrator Bass Coast Community Health Service 1 Back Beach Road, San Remo 3925 Or by email to: HR@bcchs.com.au

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BACKHOE OPERATOR FULL TIME Experience essential Enquiries to 0418 129 483

CHEF/COOK Needed for full time position at Red Elk Café in Inverloch Great opportunity for creative, enthusiastic person with previous experience in commercial kitchen. Part time also okay Call Cate on 0400 498 804 or call in

CASUAL CLEANING LADY

Sought for holiday house (occasional let) Hallston area Must be responsible, have no police record, and be able to communicate effectively by email and mobile phone. References required Apply to: griggsys@gmail.com Looking for

WORKERS To work at the Phillip Island V8 in September and motorbike Grand Prix in October to work in a food van Ph: 0418 328 140 or resumé to hamish@brightlites.com.au Applications by COB Friday, September 3

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situations vacant Want to make a difference in Young people’s lives? Are you creative? If yes, then you are the person we are looking for

Sessional Trainer Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and creative Trainer to teach a challenging group of VCAL / CGEA students based at ECG Leongatha campus. A strong willingness to encourage and support our students is essential and applicants must also demonstrate a patient, empathetic nature. The successful applicant will hold a current Cert IV in Training and Assessment, or be willing to complete the upgrade, and have teaching, or youth work experience. For a position description please visit www.ecg.vic.edu.au, contact our office on 5662 6700 or email sgadmin@ecg.vic.edu.au Written applications addressed to: Private Bag 5, Leongatha Close on Tuesday, August 31, 2010.

SALES MANAGER We require an experienced sales professional who may be in this role currently or a similar role and looking to take the next step in their career. Do you have: ✔ Proven sales track record ✔ Thorough understanding of car sales new and used ✔ Excellent communication skills ✔ Desire to be a high achiever ✔ Computer skills Excellent remuneration package for the right person. Working in long established business that keeps growing. Only applicants with previous sales experience in the industry will be considered. All applications to be emailed marked confidential to: Tony Cuzzupi tony@wonthaggitoyota.com.au Wonthaggi Toyota 346 Bass Highway, Wonthaggi

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• Cook / Experienced Kitchen Hand • Kitchen Hand / Dishwasher Split shifts 25-40 hours per week Good working conditions REQUIRED FOR GIPPSLAND HOTEL Phone 0422 164 588

Financial Accountant Permanent full time with option of 9 day fortnight $76k package including super

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST BOARD POSITIONS The Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria Gippsland seeks expressions of interest from members of the community who would consider becoming board members for a three year term commencing November 26, 2010. Two positions have become vacant due to the retirement of current board members. RFCSV-G is a Government and community funded organisation that provides a free, confidential and independent rural financial counselling service to primary producers, fishers and small rural businesses experiencing financial hardship across the Shires of East Gippsland, Wellington, Latrobe City, South Gippsland, Bass Coast, Baw Baw, Casey, Cardinia, Mornington Peninsula and Yarra Ranges. SKILLS REQUIRED The Board seeks to have the following skill set within its membership: • Rural background • Corporate governance experience • Business management experience • Accounting or financial expertise • Legal qualifications or experience • Social welfare or community development experience • Human resource management experience. The positions are honorary although out of pocket expenses are reimbursed. Meetings are bi-monthly and usually held at Traralgon. Interested persons are asked to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter, marked CONFIDENTIAL to: Executive Officer RFCSV-Gippsland PO Box 335 Maffra 3860 By close of business, Friday, September 17, 2010 Further enquiries: Board Chairman, Louise McArthur 5157 8270 or Executive Officer, Peter Jennings 0448 981 303 Supported by the Australian Government and the Victorian Government

Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced professional to join the Finance Department as Financial Accountant. Reporting to the Management / Systems Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring that Council’s statutory annual reporting requirements are carried out within the required timelines. Your responsibilities will include preparing and managing:• Annual financial Statements; • Victoria Grants Commission return; • DVC (financial) Asset management survey; • Council’s investment and borrowing portfolio; and • The integrity of the financial accounting information in Oracle. You will have tertiary qualifications in Accounting, or Business and either CPA or CA, combined with substantial experience including working with sophisticated financial systems. You will have well developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to gain co-operation and assistance from clients. We welcome direct discussion with Tom Lovass, Manager Finance on 5662 9200 regarding this role.

Executive Support Officer Permanent full time with option of 9 day fortnight $50k package including super An exciting opportunity exists to provide administrative support within the Chief Executive’s Office and to Councillors. You will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of a range of administration activities including handling correspondence, coordination of Councillor requests and responses, administration of events and functions and provision of back up support for Council Meetings and briefings. You will have Year 12 secondary education or equivalent, experience in office administration, accurate keyboard, word processing and spreadsheet skills and a strong attention to detail. Your professional approach and ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders will be highly regarded. We welcome direct contact with Lauren Green, Executive Assistant to the CEO on (03) 5662 9200 regarding this role. Applications for all positions addressing the selection criteria are to be submitted by 5pm Wednesday 8 September 2010 addressed to: Human Resources, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or emailed to careers@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Further information and position descriptions Human Resources on (03) 5662 9200 or www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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Australian Plants Society, South Gippsland Group

Coastal Gardening in South Gippsland

Gwen and Roger Elliot

Building a Healthy Community

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ANDERSON INLET ANGLING CLUB 88 The Esplanade, Inverloch

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2pm Sunday, September 5 Visitors welcome - Enquiries phone 5662 2443

12 Month Limited Term Contract (Second round advertisement, previous applicants need not apply) BCCHS seeks expressions of interest for the part time employment of an enthusiastic person to provide a high quality counselling/case work/ social work service to assist unemployed people to gain improved access to appropriate support mechanisms and to provide interventions that address the adverse effects of unemployment, resulting in better outcomes for the unemployed and their families. Remuneration for this 2 day per week position as per relevant professional qualifications.

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LEGACY GOLF DAY New date Friday, October 29 Due to wet conditions on the Phillip Island golf course, the course is currently closed and Legacy has shifted the golf day from Friday, August 27.

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Enquiries to Louk Thiele, Coordinator Child, Youth & Family Services Team. To obtain a position description and an employment application form, please telephone reception on 5671 9200 or refer to our website: www.bcchs.com.au Applications close 5 pm Friday, September 3, 2010 and should be addressed to: HR Administrator Bass Coast Community Health Service 1 Back Beach Road, San Remo 3925 Or by email to: HR@bcchs.com.au

to help celebrate

Sylvia Bentleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 90th Birthday Sunday, August 29 1.30pm At the Stony Creek Football Club dining room All welcome

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BOAT LICENCE COURSE

SEWING MACHINE

WONTHAGGI Saturday, Sept 4 10.30am - 2.30pm

WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

Jetski endorsement included

Bookings essential Phone Bob: 0417 524 005 Approved Marine Safety Vic. course Australian Boating College. Provider No. 3399

CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG â&#x20AC;&#x153;NON-FORCE PRACTITIONERâ&#x20AC;? 28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropratic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L

Gippy Waste Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Septic Tanks â&#x20AC;˘ Portable Toilets â&#x20AC;˘ Water Tanks Phone Stephen

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On Monday 30 August, 2010 Phil Head from the Department of Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Affairs Morwell VAN office will be present at the Leongatha RSL

NOTICE TO MARINERS The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

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THE TOWN CENTRE NURSERY MIRBOO NORTH MASSIVE 1 DAY SALE

MIRBOO NTH TRADERS MASSIVE 1 DAY SALE

Saturday, August 28 20% off all bare root trees inc. FLEMINGS & WEEPERS $1.50 Farm trees $5 Large range of natives inc. grevilleas $10 Instant garden 8â&#x20AC;? pots pittosporum, lavender and bottlebrush Phone 5668 1859

Saturday, August 28 LOADS OF SPECIALS Fresh fruit & vegies, books, stationery, bottle shop, plants, & more Devonshire teas and meal deals LOOK FOR THE YELLOW BALLOONS For info call Karen 5668 1859

APPOINTMENTS ARE NECESSARY Please contact: Phil Head on 1300 55 1918

DATE AUGUST 19, 1010 AUSTRALIA - VICTORIA No. 081(T) / 2010

WARATAH BAY SHALLOW INLET ENTRANCE DATE: DETAILS:

CHARTS AFFECTED: PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED: PREVIOUS NOTICE: FURTHER NOTICE:

Effective immediately. Mariners are advised that the Inner and Outer Entrance Channels of Shallow Inlet Entrance continues to be subject to shoaling with changes to the channel location. Mariners are advised to navigate this region with the greatest of caution. Only those with suitable local knowledge and experience should navigate in this vicinity. Passage through this entrance should not be attempted unless necessary and even then only at high water, in a shallow draft vessel with calm sea and little or no swell. Further information can be obtained by contacting Gippsland Ports on 5150 0500. AUS 801 Admiralty Sailing Directions Australia. Pilot Vol II NP14, NP83 (Vol K)

A further notice will be issued. CAPT BRUCE GREEN HARBOUR MASTER

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FREE QUOTES

167 Graham Street Wonthaggi

5672 3127

BARNSBY dressage saddle, black leather, barely used, good condition, unmounted, $800 ONO. 0439-739568. BORDER COLLIE pups. Parents good workers. $150 each. Nerrena. Ph: 0427-647213. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175 GOLF BUGGY - Bag Boy Smoothy, VGC, $120. Ph: 5662-2633. HAY - small square bales, VG quality, $7 per bale. Ph: 5662-2074. HAY - 5x4 net wrapped from $50 delivered inc. GST, shedded $65 delivered inc. GST. Ph: 0428-177433. HAY - small square bales, $6 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. No weeds. Mardan - 5664-1320, 0428999691. HAY - oaten, wheaten and lucerne, 8x4x3. Phone John for delivered price 0427-821755. HEN HOUSES, fox proof, good quality, 6-8 chooks. The perfect hen house. Ph: 5664-2443. HORSE FLOAT, old but in good condition, registered, $4,500. Ph: 5668-5213 after 7pm. JAPAN AIRFARES for 2, super cheap, unable to use, $729 per person. Depart Feb 8, 2011, return March 9, 2011. Includes 3 days in Cairns. Ph: 0419-580910. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662.

10.00am to 12.00pm

GIPPSLAND PORTS

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

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Cnr Smith St & Michael Pl Leongatha 3953

REPAIRS & SALES

TIMBER - kiln dried blackwood, clear pine, silver wattle. Most sizes for furniture and craft. Also builderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graded structural pine. Phone 5681-2261. adcorp30507

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - PAGE 41

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DISPERSAL SALE BUILDING, CONCRETE, CONSTRUCTION PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT • 2007 Nissan Navara dual cab tray, 2005 Isuzu NPR 200 trade pack, 2004 Isuzu NPR 200, 12 x 6 tandem trailer. • Formwork: 150 x 100 l.v.l., 100 x 75 l.v.l., 175 x 50 l.v.l., 300 x 50 Oregon, 2.4 x 1.2 form play, Z bars, conduit, nuts and washers. • 1 x 48’, 1 x 40’, 3 x 36’, 1 x 32’ trowel machines, 3.0 mtr vibrating screed, hand held VI needles, 9 mtr and 6 mtr needles, 3.6 - 1.2 mtr screeds, bull floats, numerous trowels, floats and hand tools. • Drop saw, mitre saw, portable welders, electric bar cutters, ramset guns, nail guns, power saws, grinders, cordless drills, cordless impact drivers, hammer drills, leads, compressors and large air hoses etc. • Miscellaneous: road plates, tool boxes, temp fencing, scaffolding timber and equipment, hessian, concrete stamps, reinforcement, deformed and round bar, reinforced chairs and associated products, steel fixing tools, plus heaps more.

Please phone 0417 331 332

for lease 5 AC LEONGATHA with shed, suit weekender, hobby farmer with few animals. $6,000 per year. Only 4WD access. Ph: 9699-5122, ask for Jag.

for rent 2 BDRM UNIT close to shops, r/c air cond and lock-up garage. $220 pw. 2 bdrm unit close to schools, med. centre, walking distance to shops, r/c air cond and lock-up garage. $200 pw. Couple of houses in Dumbalk, Meeniyan area. Contact SEJ 5662-4033. BOARD AVAILABLE Leongatha, private room and living area. Suit single fully employed person, $150 - $200 per week. Glenda 0418-540533. ROOM for rent Inverloch, $150 pw. Bond required. Phone Tony 5674-6254. VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Permanent rental also available. Contact: 0408-320001.

wanted to rent 25 YO MALE wanting a room to rent, 4 nights per week, in Leongatha. Ph: 0434-238587.

free

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used vehicles PEUGEOT 307 HDi diesel tourer, 5 speed manual, white, red leather, amazing 4.7 ltrs per 100km, 93,000km, RWC, reg. July 2011, UGA494, safe family car, 5 airbags, $22,850. Ph: 0427-302773. TOYOTA Prado, 2000, 4x4, petrol, white, 245,000km, 7 seats, RWC, roof racks, towbar, USM116, $9,999. Ph: 0409-426042, 0418586148, Korumburra. TRUCK, 1977 D Series Ford, 5m tilt tray, EC, low kms, RWC, $8,900. Ph: 0419-313483. VS COMMODORE, OPT001. Good value $750. A/h 0418-343013.

wanted to buy FRIESIAN heifer calves. Ph: 0447-398822. FURNITURE: Parker, Noblett, Tessa, Chiswell, Moran, or any quality brand name used furniture. Phone Wendy on 0409-234482.

garage sales

30 Gray Street LEONGATHA

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

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593 LEXUS LX 470, 2002. Top of range, 4.7 V8, factory diff locks, full time 4x4, leather int. woodgrain finish, full electrics, sunroof, fridge, GPS, cruise, new tyres, vapour inj LPG system. Reg. XST647, RWC, 140,000km, $39,900. 0418140717.

meetings MARDAN TENNIS CLUB

AGM Thursday, August 26 7.30pm At McIlwaine’s house 540 Mardan Dumbalk Rd Phone 5664 1220 All welcome

MIRBOO NORTH & DISTRICT JUNIOR TENNIS ASSOCIATION is holding its

AGM AT MEENIYAN HOTEL

Tuesday, August 31 7.30pm ALL WELCOME Enquiries Dan 0458 641 234

birthdays DOWEL - Matt. Wishing you a very happy birthday for the 26th. See you soon. Love Nan and family.

marriage celebrant

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

Leongatha 5662 4191

CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC.

used vehicles

(5km from Ruby)

Not before 8am

MOVING 8.30am onwards

Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012

Saturday, August 28 570 One Chain Road Kardella

No early birds

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engagements McDONALD - McRAE Grant and Chris, Gerard and Cathy are delighted to announce the engagement of Laura and Paul on 20.8.10. Love to you both. MORGAN - TAYLOR Nick and Bel have announced their engagement, much to the delight of Ella and Lucy. Lots of love from both families. TIZIANI-MAYO - HOLTON IT HAS FINALLY HAPPENED Erica and Haydn are engaged. Wishing you much love and happiness always. From your parents, Bert and Yvonne and Naomi and Charlie xo.

in memoriam BOLGE - Tania. August 23, 1978. You are never forgotten. Forever in our heart. We will never forget you. Mum, Dad and family.

deaths Dearly loved dad of Diane and Nev. Much loved Pop of Greg and Gabby, Kylie and Kev, Jeff and Claire. Great Grandpop to Sean, Jake, Emma, Tea, Molly and Lucas.

Moving, everything must go Come grab a bargain Household goods, bric-a-brac, furniture

PAM HERRALD

Saturday, August 28

bereavement thanks

HUGE GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE

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

Repairs and services

garage sales

SLANEY - Wal Alan, Joy, Pam, Sue & families would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts, ﬂowers, cards, visits, phone calls and condolences on the passing of our very special & loving Dad and Pa. Many thanks go to the District Nurses, all hospital & medical staff as well as Marg & Paul Beck for their special care and constant ongoing support. Please accept this as our personal thanks to all.

deaths CALDER (Sinclair) - Jean. 5.7.1932 - 10.8.2010. Loved sister of Bruce (dec.), sister-in-law of Marj. Friend of Piet. Many happy memories to be treasured always. Marj and family. DEMO - John Robert. 18.3.1929 - 17.8.2010. At rest after a long illness. Dearly loved and loving husband of Jean (Jill). Treasured father and fatherin-law of Carol and Robert Furmston, Linda and Tony Bentvelzen. Loving Grandpa Demo to Ryan and Christine, Boyd and Bianca, Daniel and Colin Furmston; Tuesday and Glenn, Crystal and Trevor, and Conal Bentvelzen. Proud great grandpa of Walker, Dillon, Lillian and Kate. We have held hands for the last time. Remembered with love always. Son of Emily and Antonio (both dec.). Stepson of Alex Hart (dec.). Brother of Elsa (dec.), Vera, Lorraine, Val, Brian and families. Lovingly remembered by all. GRAY - Claire. Passed away August 20. Much loved and respected member of SGMIF Carers Group. Now resting in peace. Condolences to Jim and families. McCAUGHAN - Edgar Andrew (Ed). Passed away at Leongatha Hospital on August 16, 2010 in his 90th year. Formerly of Stony Creek and Meeniyan. Loving husband of Hazel (dec.). Dearly loved dad of Graeme and Loris, Diane and Nev, Annette and Peter, Garry and Heather, Jan and Fred. Beloved grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Now with mum and Stuart. Forever in our hearts. McCAUGHAN - Edgar (Ed) Andrew. 5.10.1920 - 16.8.2010 Passed away at Leongatha Hospital on Monday 16.8.10 in his 90th year. Formerly of Stony Creek and Meeniyan. Loving husband of Hazel (dec.). Dearly loved dad of Graeme and Loris, Diane and Nev, Annette and Peter, Garry and Heather, Jan and Fred. Beloved grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Now with mum and Stuart.

We’ve lost a dad and pop with a heart of gold. How much we’ll miss him can never be told. Dad I’m so sorry we didn’t get to say goodbye, but I’ll keep doing the crosswords. Your grandchildren were so proud to say “This is my pop” and knew that you were interested in all they were doing. He’s my hero. He’s my dad. Diane. Hope they keep up the Buttermenthols Pop! We love you. Tea and Molly. Pop, you’ll be able to play cards now with Nan. Sean, Jake and Emma. Pop, I hope you are having a good rest. Lucas. McCAUGHAN - Ed. Loved Dad of Garry and Heather. Pop of Stuart (dec.), Craig and Cazz, Deon and Wayne. Hope you find a good hall for a dance and game of cards. McCAUGHAN - Ed. Adored Dad, Pop and Granpop. A true gentleman. Now with Mum and Darryl. Forever in our hearts. Annette, Peter, Steven, Melanie, Angela and families. McCAUGHAN - Ed. Beloved Dad, Pop and Granpop. “He was the best”. Treasured memories always. Jan, Fred, Tania, Sharelle, Warrick and Vaughan, and families. McCAUGHAN - Ed. Remembered with love and respect by the Pound Creek McCaughans. Adieu, dear Ed. R.I.P. McCAUGHAN - Ed. 16.08.2010. Ed what a pleasure it was to be your daughter-inlaw. Thank you for being a loving, caring pop to Ashley, Brad and Loretta, Callum and Tammy. As your favourite singer says, until we meet again. Always admired. Trisha and family. McCAUGHAN - Ed. Dearly loved uncle of Arthur and Felicity Misson, Tony, Vicki, Kim, Peter (dec.) and Anne-marie and families. At rest with Our Lord.

McCAUGHAN - Edgar Andrew. VX50368 The President, Committee and Members of the Meeniyan & District RSL regret the passing of our respected member Ed on August 15, 2010. Our condolences to Ed’s family. Lest We Forget

message of hope THE fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23.

deaths

SALMON (nee Quine) Myrtle Victoria. Passed away peacefully at Koorooman House, Leongatha on August 18, 2010. Aged 83 years. Late of Korumburra. Dearly loved wife of Col (dec.). Devoted and caring mum of Bev, Barry, Heather, George and Morley. Loved mother-in-law and friend of Col, Chris, Debbie, Rachael and Coleen. Much loved Gran of Ricky and Ned; Amanda; Renee and Jeremy, Scott and Cassie; Lachlan, Andrea, Maddi and Joseph; Cherieann and Jeremy, Daniel, Emma, Amy and Lee and Sophie. Great Granny Nanny of Sam, Olivia and Jorja and Riley. “The World’s Best Mum”

VALLI - Kathleen Claire. 12.08.1910 - 21.08.2010. Passed away peacefully at Bethlehem (Bendigo). Loved daughter of Michael and Alice Holloway, sister of Jack, Moira and Patricia (all dec.). Wife of Vincent Leo Valli (dec.). Loving mother of Maree (Penno) and Joseph. Grandmother of Danielle, Nicholas, Timothy, Luke, Caitlin and Karly. Great grandmother of Lee, Mia, Isaac and Sebastian. Also loved by Robert, Heather, Sara, Erica and Danielle. A woman of family, faith and fortitude. You’ll live on in our hearts.

SALMON - Myrtle Victoria. Our beautiful mum passed away August 18. Mother of Bev and Col. Loving gran of Ricky and Ned. Great gran of Sam. Mum you will be missed, never forgotten. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Love you forever. Your daughter Bev. Much loved mother of Heather and son-in-law Chris. Gran to Renee and Jeremy, Scott and Cassie and Granny Nanny to Olivia and Jorja. We knew this time was coming Mum When we would have to say goodbye Our hearts filled with sadness But memories will never die. Reunited with Dad. A tender sense of sadness Our hearts are broken too We have comfort and strength Our close family will carry us through. George, Deb, Lachlan, Andrea, Maddi and Joseph. Mum, you can now rest peacefully. You will always be in our memories. Love you Ma. Morley, Rach and kids.

VALLI Mass of Thanksgiving for the life of the late Mrs Kathleen Claire Valli will be offered at St Mary’s Catholic Church, High Street, Golden Square on Friday, August 27 at 11am. The Funeral Cortege will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Kangaroo Flat Monumental Cemetery. Vigil Prayers and Rosary will be held at Bethlehem Chapel, Taylor Street, Golden Square on Thursday evening, August 26 at 7pm.

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Leongatha Table Tennis THE club championships were played on Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12.

A Reserve singles: winner - Sebastian V. 11, 11, 11 d Michael H. 2, 4, 6. A Reserve doubles: winners - Allan F. and Daniel C. 13, 11, 14 d Wayne T. and Frank H. 11, 2, 12. B Grade singles: winner Bryce H. 11, 11, 11 d Alex C. 6, 9, 6. B Grade doubles: winners - Stuart C. and Michaela C. 7, 9, 11, 11, 14 d Bryce H. and Michelle H. 11, 11, 5, 7, 12. B Grade handicap singles: winner - Kathy C. 11, 11, 11 d Michaela C. 5, 7, 9. Michaela Campbell has made headlines again. She has been selected to participate in the Victorian State table tennis team to play in Queensland, September 26 until October 2. The club has watched Michaela grow and become competitive since November 2009, when she entered the Gippsland Sports Academy. With the professional coaching of Alois Rosario (Olympic table tennis coach) and regular training nights per week, Michaela has become a

fast improving player. Congratulations on this latest achievement Michaela and we look forward to hearing about more great things from you.

Riders rev up at Outtrim

THE Korumburra Motorcycle Club hosted round six of the 2010 Gippsland Motocross Championship on the weekend.

Weekly game scores

Junior and senior racers travelled from around the region to the club’s Outtrim track, which was relatively dry as a result of ﬁne, windy conditions. The Korumburra club was well represented in the competition, with many racers taking advantage of the home track to succeed.

A Reserve, Round 14, August 18: Inspiration 9/31 d Pot Bellies 2/10, Hopefuls 6/24 d Slappers 5/17, Zoltan 7/24 d Under Dogs 4/15, Heifers 7/22 d Kestrels 4/15. B Grade, Round 15, August 19: Girl Power 7/24 d LAK Skill 4/19, Flying Kanga’s 6/20 d Funky Monkeys 5/16, Flinstones 7/23 d Almighty’s 4/14, Pythons 7/21 d LYD 4/16.

Ladders A Reserve Inspiration ................. 24-97-335 Zoltan ......................... 20-75-273 Slappers...................... 16-88-301 Heifers ........................ 14-79-287 Kestrel’s ...................... 12-66-255 Hopefuls ..................... 10-72-27. Under Dogs ................. 10-70-250 Pot Belly’s ................... 10-67-245 B Grade Girl Power ............... 24-100-317 Flinstone’s ................. 20-92-305 LAK Skill .................. 20-88-291 Flying Kanga’s........... 18-84-292 Pythons........................ 16-82-274 Almighty’s .................. 14-81-278 Funky Monkey’s ........... 6-72-261 JYD ............................... 6-60-236

Here’s hoping: Korumburra Motorcycle Club member Harrison Pescarini considers his trophy chances.

Family occasion: Roslyn Turner with greatnephew Tanner Kram of the Korumburra Motorcycle Club and Tanner’s father, Andrew.

Leongatha squash A Grade

Jelly Beans 3-9-111 d Bananas 0-5-84, Witcheties 3-10-116 d Chicos 1-6-92, Gummi Bears 2-7-99 d Jelly Babies 2-7-96. Match of the Week saw John Jones take on Campbell Evans. In a tight start the boys were one all and game on. Campbell picked up the third, but John’s speed kept pressure on Campbell to go for tougher shots in a tough contest. John Jones three games 39 points to Campbell Evans two games 30 points in an

entertaining match.

B Grade Hawks 2-9-106 d Swans 2-8-117, Saints 2-8-94 d Tigers 2-6-83, Pies 4-12-129 d Dogs 0-4-87. Match of the Week was a tough ﬁve setter between Helen Cripps and Millie Morter. The ﬁrst two games were very closely contested with Millie taking them 9-7 and 10-9. Helen hung in there to take the next three games and the match three games 43 points to Millie two games 30 points.

Moving forward: Jordan Begg (617) of Korumburra Motorcycle Club leaps ahead in the 125cc-150cc 13-16-year-old C Grade class.

All set: Korumburra Motorcycle Club members Teagan Burge and Jack Hemming ahead of the 85150cc 12 to 16-year-old C Grade race.

TIDES Leongatha Indoor Netball finals 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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THE Leongatha Indoor Netball Association winners and highest scorers were presented recently.

Section 1 most goals scored was by Nicole MacQueen, Lina Condoluci, Suzie Alger, Kayla Beardsworth, Di Schelling, Melissa Beardsworth and Emma Smith. Mixed most goals scored was Matt Wilson, Rodger Callister, Steven Boag, Amanda Logan, Bec Muir, Tamika Manne and Peta Speight.

Junior presentations: Chloe Hogg, Teagan Burge, Bianca Hoober, Sarah Patterson, Chelsea Hulls and Nikayla Mills.

Section 2 winners: back: Julie Dixon, Sue Ritchie, Sharon Hoober, Sue Ritchie and Nicole Lamas; front: Bianca Hoober, Teagan Burge and Chloe Hogg.

Mixed winners: Marcus Luscombe, Dayn Bentvelzen, Brendan Scanlon, Front: Stephanie Goss, Andrea Funnell, Barb Challis and Kerri Bentvelzen.

Section 1 winners: back: Sharon Williams, Sarah Zerbe, Kim Lawrence, Nat Rayson and Kaylene Morter; front: Sue Mills and Wendy McEachern.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - PAGE 43

Leongatha MOTHER Nature has again taken her toll on the bowling activities for the past week. There was no play on Saturday. Wednesday August 18 saw a social pairs event with only eight players fronting the elements and the greens. The winners on the day were J. Pendergast and O. Crouch with one win plus seven. The sponsor for the day was the club. Wednesday August 25 will see the last of the 2010/11 season’s monthly afﬁliated triples, weather permitting. A copy of the ladies events for 2010/11 season is available in the envelope on the ladies notice board in the club rooms. If you have not yet paid your 2010/11 membership fees, treasurer Joy would love to have these as soon as possible. Don’t forget - ‘no pay, no play’. Dates for the diaries: men’s practice pennant schedule for Saturday September 11 at Leongatha against Hastings and October 2 against Phillip Island, also at Leongatha. The next kitty club tea will be held at the club rooms on Friday, September 3 at 6pm. Sunday September 26 Leongatha play host to Seaford Bowls Club with a 10am start. If you wish to play, please ensure that your name is in the list.

Tarwin Lower

Inverloch

THERE were nine people play- CARPET bowls on Tuesday, August 17 ating indoor bowls on Friday, Au- tracted 10 bowlers to play triples and pairs. Rob Huntley and Gary Hardy won. gust 13. Winners for the night were Peter Emmet and Mavis Cridge. Bev Martin and Klaus Sandkuhl were the runners-up. Please note the last indoor bowls will be held this Friday August 27, come along and make it a great final night. Social bowls on Sunday, August 1 had a small turn out due to the inclement weather. Eight players finally wandered in so there was one rink of eight players. The winning team consisted of Mick Bowman, Marian Emmet, Wilma Coleman and Paul Griffith. The final classic pairs for the winter had a good turnout with the winners again being those boys from Meeniyan: Max Brown and Keith Pocklingham. Steve Graham and Peter Tainton fell in for second place, with former Tarwin members big Hans Bischofberger and the wily Scot, Jim Arthur third. Well done to all. Sponsors for the day were Venus Bay Real Estate agents PBE and Alex Scott. Many thanks go to these sponsors who sponsored all through the winter. Dates to remember: Tarwin bowls club opening day September 12; garage sale and bowls wear day September 18 commencing 8am. Please call Mick Bowman 5663 5566 or Helen Twite 5674 2432 for further details.

Supper was provided by Pat Stoneham and Anne Hardy. Wednesday, August 18 saw 34 bowlers. The winners on 34 points were Harry Rybalka Ron Rees and Yvonne Kee. Runners-up on 32 points were Joy Brown, Bill McGirr, Shirley Phillipson and Rob Huntley. A welcome was given to new Inverloch bowler Joan Clark, sister to Edith Perrett. Sponsor was Stockdale and Leggo. Friday, August 20 was the carpet bowlers’ presentation night with 58 diners present. The meal was prepared by the Stoneham family. Presentations were made to ladies’ and men’s champions, Pat Stoneham and Ken Hastings, and runners-up Carole Baines and Ed Leszkiewicz. The two champions played off for the Don Stoneham Memorial Shield. It was a very good game, with Pat taking out the honours for the shield. The most improved trophy went to Harry Dunn.

Meeniyan FIRST prize on Monday, August 9 went to the Port Welshpool team of A. Collins (s), J. Nicholson and A. Crouch (l). Runners-up from Boolarra were B. Gilbert (s), T. Snell and H. Hill (l). Many thanks to Lindsay Richards for

Sunday, August 22, was a magniﬁcent day with 36 bowlers for three bowl triples. We had quite a few bowlers from Wonthaggi. At end of play there were three, two game winners all on 35 shots, so it went to a count back. The ultimate winner, with 12 shots up was Murray Oehms, Ron Rees and Rhonda Davies. Runners-up were Jim Scott, John Geyer and John Paterno on eight shots up. Coming in third place was the team of Ray Paynting, Peg Brook and Carol Waters. Next Wednesday will be the last day of winter bowls. We hope to see a good turn up, even if it rains, as there will be nibbles to have with your drinks and a good social time together.

Dumbalk indoor ON Monday, August 16, 11 players competed in three games of eight ends. The winners were Lindsay Richards (skip), Peter Heldens and Kay Cook with three wins. The runners-up were Robert Matthies (skip), Carol Muller and Mary Cook with two wins.

sponsoring the day. Social bowls continued on Wednesday, August 11 with 16 players just beating the rain. First prize went to Pat Pocklington and G. Tobias. Lucky draw was won by Robbo. Monday, August 16 bowls was cancelled

due to rain. To open the new season a casserole dinner will be held at the clubrooms on Friday, September 3, 6pm for 6.30pm start. All members and partners welcome. Please bring a casserole or dessert to share.

Leongatha badminton

PRELIMINARY final night of Leongatha badminton saw close matches in both grades, with some excellent badminton. In B Grade action, secondplaced Solo took on a fired up Coke. It was Solo who grabbed an early advantage, narrowly winning the first two doubles sets 21-16. The singles action saw Paris Buckley have a big win over Suryan Chandrasegaran, getting his team Coke back into the match. Guilia Joyce then played Tracey Ryan and both girls played a fantastic game, with Guilia emerging a narrow winner. Tash Maskell then took on Lauren Goldie and Tash got out to an early lead before Lauren got going and forced the set into a tie-breaker. After many exciting points, Tash emerged victorious. The last singles saw Kathy Smith have a comfortable win against Scott Cafarella, giving her team a handy eight point lead going into the last two doubles sets. The next game was a see-sawing affair that was eventually won in another tiebreaker by Solo pair, Suryan and Lauren. Paris and Tash were unlucky in this one and it left Solo needing 11 points to win. After some tense moments, Guilia and Kathy got the points they needed, and even though Tracey and Scott won the set, it was Solo who won through to the grand final where they will meet the Raspberry team who will be very hard to beat. In the A Grade match this week, top team Outtrim came up against a rampant Koonwarra. The first two doubles sets were very close and end-

ed up with Koonwarra having a slim two point lead. The singles matches were where this contest was won and lost, when Alun Hashim showed no mercy, defeating Chris Holt very convincingly, 15 points to four. Next up, Ryan Jeremiah was quick out of the blocks racing to an early lead, before Paul Sokhom made a great recovery and won this match 1511 to keep his team Outtrim with a chance of victory. This was very short lived however, as Roger Callister came out with all guns blazing showing how much he has improved, defeating a gallant Kerrie Rayson 15 points to three. By the time Greg Marshman took Outtrim’s gun number one Steve Johnson to a tiebreaker in a marathon game, Koonwarra headed into the last two doubles sets with a very handy 18 point lead. Roger and Alun won the next set and Koonwarra were home, and the last set was not needed to decide the match. Koonwarra will now play Berrys Creek next week in the grand ﬁnal and this should be a fantastic match, with Berrys Creek going in slight favourites although Koonwarra seem to be peaking at the right time. Those who haven’t made the grand ﬁnal should come along and watch some top class badminton, and share the umpiring duties as well. Also a reminder, our presentation night is on Friday, August 27. Tickets are available from Tracey Ryan or anyone on the committee. Results A Grade: Koonwarra 4/128 d Outtrim 4/113. B Grade: Solo 6/133 d Coke 2/125.

Leongatha Small Bore Riﬂe Club

20m pennant results (C Grade): R12: Ballarat East 485.018 d Leongatha 484.020. R13: Leongatha 486.016 d Hawthorn 472.017. Brunswick.................48 Sandringham...............36 Ballarat East..................32 Stawell.........................32

Leongatha.....................24 M.I.S.C.........................16 Warrnambool................16 Hawthorn.......................4 They shoot Friday nights at 8pm at the riﬂe club on the Leongatha recreation reserve. Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.

Mirboo North A WINTRY morning last Tuesday didn’t deter our bowling visitors from turning up to ﬁll our green. The winners for the day were the Yallourn team skippered by Mike Weatherall with John Hannant and Harry Walker making up the trio. They were the only four game winners, with a point score of 68. Runners-up with a point

Buffalo indoor ON Wednesday, August 18, seven players, on a wet, cold night to bowl, saw two teams, one of four and one of three, play two games of 10 ends. There was no winner because they both had one win and one loss, and same points and ends won. The players were Peter Heldens, Bill Wolswinkle, Glenys Pilkington, Graeme Tobias, Toni Heldens, Carolyn Benson and Rod McConchie. The best games - both teams. Donation for hamper for Peter Mac Hospital, and can you please bring a plate of supper, also Andrew Hanks needs donations to have his hair and beard shaved off for the Peter Mac Hospital night on August 27. We hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

score of 58 were a team from Boolarra skippered by John Bushell, a visitor from Hahndorf, South Australia. Bob Allen and Mick Taylor completed the trio. The jackpot of $125 wasn’t won, with +17 being the marble drawn. Our ladies were congratulated on their delicious array of home made soups for lunch. Appreciation to Evans Petroleum for sponsoring the day.

Mardan indoor SEVENTEEN bowlers played at Mardan Hall last week. The club welcomed Mary and Charlie Tumino, visitors from the Korumburra club. There were two games of 75 up before social bowls got under way, Bev Greenwood and Nick Rutjens both winning and making it a family double on the night. Four teams played two games of 10 ends, again just one team able to win both its games; Theresa Bateman, Jeannie Baker, Charlie Tumino and Cliff Smith (skip) took the honours. Runners-up with one win and 11 ends were Ronnie Baker, Jeanette Grady and Tony Allen-Clay (skip).

• LEONGATHA TENNIS CLUB

Steady as she goes THE Leongatha Tennis Club conducted its annual general meeting recently, with a good turnout of members and all ofﬁcebearer positions ﬁlled.

Well played: Vincent Monaghan, Rebecca Woods, Evie Dekker and Connor Krohn congratulate each other on ﬁne games during the summer competition.

Serving up some fun TENNIS is a great way to keep fit, have some fun and enjoy a social outlet. With the tennis season almost here, the Leongatha Tennis Club is looking to raise the numbers of players in the community and memberships of the club. The club offers local and club competitions catering for all levels of players including local competitions Midweek ladies (Tuesdays), Saturday juniors (morning), and Saturday seniors (afternoon); club competitions, Monday Ladies, Wednesday Social, Thursday Veterans Ladies and night tennis (Monday-Friday). Other services include coaching programs, Court Hire, Clubhouse Hire, BBQ facilities, Fun Days, Social Night Hit. October sees the start of the tennis season and the start of four major competitions at the club. Firstly the Night Tennis competition which is a graded comp usually fielding four to five sections catering for all standards of players. Teams are made up of three men and three ladies and in past years we have seen team entries submitted, but it has come to the club’s attention that there are many players in the community who may be looking for a team to play in. Contact the club with your details and the night tennis committee would be happy to place you into teams.

Saturday Seniors is played in the afternoon also around the local area. There are three grades: A Grade, A Reserve and B Grade. Saturday Junior comp is played on Saturday morning around the local area for children starting from eight to 16 years of age. Last year Leongatha had ﬁve junior teams ranging from A Grade to C Grade. The club will be holding two Junior selection days on the lead-up to the coming season on Thursday August 26 and Thursday September 2 at 4.30pm. Monday ladies: Graded competition catering for intermediate to experienced players. There are also social hits running at the moment. If anyone is looking to just have a social hit then feel free to join the Wednesday social group, and on Monday morning there is a group of ladies also enjoying a hit that anyone is welcome to join. The club will celebrate the opening of the tennis season with an Opening/ Fun Day on September 26 at 11am. Juniors and Seniors and all beginners are welcome. Anyone who would like to play in any of the competitions that the club has to offer, please contact Michelle Krohn 5622 2127 A/H, or Rhonda Newton 0409 212 365.

Most positions remain unchanged for the coming season, with only a couple of retirements by long-standing committee members. Frank Dekker was again elected president, Michelle Krohn was also retained as club secretary and the hardworking Rhonda Newton was again appointed club treasurer. The vice president’s position was taken on by a returned member to the club. After leaving the Leongatha area for work commitments, Glenn Kleeven has returned and is very enthusiastic about getting involved in club affairs. Assistant treasurer for approximately 15 years, Mary Jepson has retired gracefully from this important role and has passed the counting of club fees on to Sue Hemming who we are

sure will do a sterling job for the next 15 years - only joking Sue. Chris Murray stays on as membership treasurer, and Greg Marshman continues as night tennis coordinator, after doing a wonderful job in the past year. Many sub committees and more minor roles were also appointed at the annual general meeting, and pleasingly all the roles within the Leongatha Tennis Club have been filled. The challenge now is to find new and old players back to this exciting game and fill up our night tennis teams and Saturday afternoon teams. We have our traditional season opening day set for September 26, where all members and players interested in playing this season are welcome to come along, have an enjoyable social hit and a delicious barbecue lunch. The committee can then position players into suitable teams. For further enquiries contact Frank Dekker on 5668 5285 or Michelle Krohn on 5662 2127.

Tennis president: Frank Dekker is Leongatha Tennis Club’s re-elected president.

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Woorayl golf

Kids learn at Meeniyan

LAST Saturday our club sponsored a 4BBB stableford event.

ON Tuesday, August 17 the Meeniyan Golf Club, with the assistance of Rob Bowtell from the VGA, attended Tarwin Valley, Fish Creek and Tarwin Lower primary schools to show the students the game of golf as a lead-up to the club running an eight week program from early October.

The winners of A Grade, with a great score of 50 points, were Damien Symmons and J. Redmond. B Grade went to Les Wakeﬁeld and Neville McKenzie, who had 45 points. Balls went to W. Turner, N. Lovie / G. McKinnon, P. Burgess / R. Hughes, J. Hassett and B. Wilson, G. Salmon in a three way countback. There were two eagles for the day, both on the 11th hole from Warren Turner and Damien Symmons. The nearest the pins went to M. Grist and W. Turner (he really had a day out). The ball rafﬂe went to ‘The Shed’ syndicate. Next Saturday, we will play for our August monthly medal. It will also be the tenth round of the Graeme and Heather Winkler cup and the sixth round of the Ian Balfour trophy, as well as the putting competition, sponsored by Di and John O’Connor. Thank you to JSL Light Engines for their sponsorship of the day.

Ladies ON Wednesday, August 18 a par event was played, sponsored by Woorayl Golf Club. The AWCR was 72. A Grade winner was S. Wakeﬁeld 19 / -1. Nearest the pin: 8th A. Patterson, 17th M. Tuckett, 2nd shot on the 11th M. Higgins. Down the line balls: M. Higgins, A. Patterson. Next week, Wednesday, August 25 - stableford, sponsored by So! me.

Irene Holm, the junior co-ordinator for Meeniyan, assisted Rob with the short game exercise with all the children. The eight week V Golf program will commence on Monday, October 4 from

4.30 pm to 5.30 pm and is part of the junior funding the schools received from the Victorian Golf Foundation for junior development. This funding helps the club have the correct equipment for the juniors to use while participating in the program. The Tarwin Valley and Tarwin Lower groups were able to be outside for their clinics, but because there was drizzle at Fish Creek, Rob Bowtell set up nine putting mats in the gym and the students had a nine hole putting competition, which brought a lot of laughter and enjoyment for the kids. Meeniyan golf club thanks each of the schools for taking part in the clinics.

Golf lessons: students from Tarwin Lower Primary School at Meeniyan Golf Club.

Leongatha

Foster

THE big wet continues and the fussy golfers are waiting for drier and warmer conditions. Peter Rayson had the best round, winning the event with a well-compiled 37 points. Runner-up was Chris Leaver who squeezed in ahead of Gordon Morrison, both on 36 points. Ken Wardle won pro-pin on the 14th and Bruce Hutton had nearest the pin on the 16th. Ball winners were: G. Morrison 36, R. Davies 35, G. McRitchie 34, D. Reaby, K. Wardle, P. Hobson, B. Jamieson, N. Cairns 33.

Tuesday

Housewives winners: Shirley Welshford and Coral Gray, Leongatha Golf Club had a big day out at Yarram Golf Course recently, taking out the annual Housewives Day. Yarram Ladies president Annette McLeod and captain Barbara Cos congratulated the pair.

Mirboo North THERE were 26 starters for the par event on Saturday, August 21. The CCR was 71. A Grade winner was Shayne Stimson (6) +7 cr. B Grade runner-up Doug Taylor (24) +3. Down the line: John McFarlane (15) sq., Peter Draper (10) sq., Phil Stimson (19) sq. countback cr. Nearest the pin: 4th Paul Woodall, 6th Tom Traill (propin), 13th Dave Woodall, 16th Phil Garlick, 1st hole 2nd shot Peter Sanderson. Birdies: Paul Woodall (4th), Tom Traill (6th), Doug Taylor (4th), Peter Sanderson (4th).

The event ended up as a battle of the ‘Maccas’ when Geoff McDonald and Andrew McFarlane both ﬁnished on 38 points. Geoff was awarded the major prize on a countback. Nearest the pin winners were Trevor Moss (great shot) on the 14th and Joe Lovell on the 16th. Ball winners: D. Vorwerg, J. Lowell 36; J. Smith 35, M. Stubbs, C. Leaver, K. Gardner, D. Stewart 34; B. Birrell 33.

Thursday Again a very small field, but Bruce Cathie made light of the conditions, his 39 points leaving the rest well in arrears. Trevor Steer and Ian Watson won the nearest the pin events. Ball winners: K. Gardner 36, M. Oliver, T. Steer 35; J. Lowell 34. The Hyland Cup is down to the final four players. In the semi finals, Peter Rayson will play Jon Smith, while Alan Monahan will come up against Max Kavanagh. Saturday’s event is par, with the September medal to be played the following week.

Tuesday August 10 - stableford: winner: Fred Tyers (14) 38 points. DTL: Athol McGrath (18) 35 points. Wednesday, August 11 - Canadian (draw for partners Robyn Galloway trophy): Winners: Robyn Galloway (12) / Barbara Warren (10) 72¾. Runners-up: Anne Horstra (18) / Mary Ellis (35) 81⅛. Down the line: Jan Best (22) /June Eddy (19) 83⅝. Nearest the pin: 4th / 2nd shot Maxine Symmons/Rae Knee, 6th Francis McGlead, 13th / 2nd shot Beth Curram / Francis McGlead, 17th Maxine Symmons. Saturday, August 14 – stableford (club trophy): A Grade: Greg Paine (16) 41 points. B Grade: Brian Blake (26) 45 points. Down the line: Geoff Prue (20) 40 points, George Draeger (18) 39 points, Larry Giddy (19) 38 points, Greg Dean (12) 38 points. Nearest the pin: 6th Phil Schoﬁeld, 15th Geoff Prue. Mixed Foursomes Championships - Sunday, August 22 (Paragreen Real Estate trophy): Mixed Foursomes winners: Robyn Galloway/Tony Vanin 83. Winners net: Beth Curram / Jim Parry (14½) 72½. Down the line: Robyn Galloway/Tony Vanin (9½) 73½. Nearest the pin: 6th Gale Tyers. Coming events: Tuesday, August 24 - stableford. Wednesday, August 25 - bus trip to Newey (Captain and President’s Day). Thursday, August 26 - stableford. Friday, August 27 - twilight stableford. Saturday, August 28 - par (Terraﬂora Landscape Centre trophy).

Feely cycles to a win SATURDAY’S racing was held from the Outtrim Reserve in fine but strong and cold south westerly winds. Whilst it was sheltered at the reserve it was very blustery on the run toward Kongwak. The riders had two events for the day – a 20km individual time trial and a 3km hill climb up Mt Misery. The time trial utilised the 2km of seal along the Inverloch-Outtrim Rd plus two loops along the Outtrim-Kongwak Road. Several of the riders were motivated to do well, fronting up with either time trial bikes or bars fitted, along with special wheels. Riders had to race into the wind twice, battle cross winds and up the tempo with a tailwind. This all made it difficult to settle into a good rhythm to get a good time. At the conclusion of the senior event, the first three placegetters were all on 31 minutes. The win went to Kevin Feely on 31.09 followed by Ronald Purtle 31.48 and Phil Hanley on 31.59 minutes. Tony Clark was a close fourth on 32.25 whilst the next four riders were all on 33 minutes.

The balance of the ﬁeld was not far down on time. For the junior race over 4km, Thomas McFarlane took the win over Mitch Gin. The times were 7.16 minutes to 7.28 respectively. However, for the hill climb Mitch turned the tables, claiming the win over Thomas. In the senior hill climb it was a similar outcome, with Ronald Purtle claiming the win in 10.21mins. The bunch stayed together until around the 1km mark up the hill, at which point Elliot Gin

launched a serious attack. This move was answered by Ronald and shortly after the ﬁeld was spread over 400m. The last section of the climb kicks up steeply and this was compounded on Saturday by a very strong head wind up the last section. After Ronald the placings went to Elliot in 10.39 followed by Peter Hollins 10.44, Kevin Feely 11.05 and Tony Smith 10.26. Next Saturday riders are again in for a tough ride as the racing is scheduled for the Leongatha North circuit.

Winners: from left, winner of the individual time trial Kevin Feely, junior hill climb winner Mitchell Gin and Ron Purtle, winner of the senior hill climb. Action: Liam McCall in action during the individual time trial at Outtrim.

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Seizing life now she can see By Brad Lester

INVERLOCH woman Janice Coates will contest a national sporting event for transplant recipients for the fourth time.

She will compete in the 12th Australian Transplant Games in Canberra from October 2-10. The Tarwin Lower postmaster will compete in pentanque, discus, ten pin bowling, darts, ball throw and shot put. For a woman who professes to be far from sporty, Janice has won medals at every event, with her best result being gold in darts and bronze in the pentanque on a countback, both at the 2008 competition in Perth. “Considering that I could not even see the dart board because I had cataracts then, I was very happy. The man just pointed at the board and I hit it,” she said. The competition will feature a range of sporting and social events, and Janice has selected disciplines

based on her strengths. “There’s a huge range of events, all athletic events but I can’t run for nuts,” she quipped. “It’s quite an accomplishment to go to the games. It was never something I thought I would be able to do. I was never good at sport. “My kids don’t believe that their mother is doing these things. Mother was just the taxi or the ofﬁcial.” But the social events are just as beneﬁcial for the competitors. “To be able to mix with other transplant recipients, you become aware that you are not the only one, that there are others that have gone through the same experience,” Janice said. Janice underwent a corneal graft as a result of her cornea thinning due to the conical shape of her eye. “I had minimal sight in the left eye. It got to the point where I could not drive and I had teenage kids at the time and they just became mum’s taxi,” she said.

The surgery reinvigorated her life and she now plays at the Tarwin Lower Bowls Club, at pennant level too, and is the secretary of the Victorian branch of Transplant Australia. “I now feel as though I can help others,” she said. As a “Community Champion” for the transplant group, she advocates for people to donate their organs and is available to speak to community groups. Janice welcomes enquiries on 5674 2196. The Australian Transplant Games are held every two years and celebrate the success of transplantation and encourage Australian families to discuss organ and tissue donation. They are open to transplant recipients, donor families, living donors, people on dialysis or awaiting a transplant and supporters.

Competitive athlete: Janice Coates is ready to bowl at this year’s Australian Transplant Games.

Draw for ’Gatha and ’Burra seniors

Jack Miller: the Korumburra player struggles with his Leongatha opponent for the ball.

KORUMBURRA soccer seniors started the game undermanned, but determined to beat their local rivals. Both teams were competitive in windy conditions. Korumburra took the lead after 10 minutes through Jamey Allen, who was getting plenty of the ball and it looked like he would score a wheelbarrow full of goals, but the Leongatha defence stood strong. The second half was also very competitive, with end to end football. Leongatha scored after 20 minutes and the intensity stepped up another gear. There were no other goals. Both teams look forward to meeting in the finals next week at Phillip Island. The Korumburra women’s side played with their full strength side against Leongatha. Korumburra went against the stiff breeze in the first half. Despite this they controlled most of the play, putting pressure on the Leongatha keeper. A great passage of play saw Korumburra’s Chloe Rodda score the first goal, then ’Burra scored again through Tara Wallace to go into half time 2–0 up. In the second half Korumburra

Korumburra Basketball Wonthaggi table tennis A RESERVE commenced Freddy Maria Joseph (1). Domestic results Round the table: Jesse Conlast week. August 16

16 boys: Spurs 57 (B. Dorling 38) d Jazz 44 (A. O’Neill 24); Celtics 54 (N. Cooney 36) d Bulls 45 (D. Hansch 32). 18 boys: Mortimer 60 (B. Dorling 19) d Jeffs 44 (D. Heylen 14); Rodwell 45 (T. Shanahan 17) d Olden 44 (B. Johnson 19). B Women: Bunch of Grapes 39 (A. Verdon 12) d Hoodies 20 (N. Smith 6); Miami 39 (C. Brown 9) d Blondies 36 (B. Maskell 24). A Women: Grovers 50 (K. Govers 19) d Bird 38 (L. Cosson 18); Harp 41 (L. Jeffs 11) d Shamrocks 40 (K. Gow 13).

August 18

14 girls: Donohue 16 (J. Hansch 6) d Drew Dowel 16 (Z. Allen 14); Fitzgerald 29 (C. Hogg 10) d Blair 24 (M. Brailsford 12). 16 girls: Rangers 54 (E. Sorrell 21) d Spirit 37 (C. McRae 18); Boomers 33

(A. Leith 13) d Fire 28 (K. Bentvelzen 17. Masters: Travelling Gilmores 57 (P. Brydon 16) d BSC 45 (M. Hams 16); Doggers 43 (C. Whelen 16) d Local Blokes 26 (C. Baido 0); Mixtures 42 (M. Taylor 16) d Witches Hats 14 (A. Newton 0). A men: Molten 45 (G. Haliday 11) d Wildcats 39 (J. Rippingale 14); Blood 20 d Amberﬂuids.

August 20 10 boys: Kings 8 d Tigers 6; Breakers 26 d Crocs 4. 12 boys: Bullets 21 (N. Wylie 10) drew Blaze 21 (J. Patullo 9); Dragons 28 (J. Patullo 10) d Taipans 14 (J. O’Leary 8; Hawks 19 (N. McKenzie 10) d Sixers 18 (J. Wyhoon 12. 14 boys: Suns 65 (J. Patullo 32 d Magic 25 (M. Moriarty 19); Pistons 32 (I. Brain 14) d Lakers 29 (D. Wilson 13).

Whiskers (Stephen Cannon, Phillip Williamson) had a 4-1 win against Go-Go Girls to be in the number one spot on the ladder. Other winners were Kool Bananas (Jarrod Donohue, Sam Watson) and M. & K. (Michael Veal, Kaye Craddock) with 3-2 wins. Unbeaten players at this early stage are Beau Thompson, Stephen Cannon and Jarrod Donohue. Jarrod’s set against Dean Snelling went to ﬁve and was a thriller. Dean’s doubles set with Gaetan Nemorin was also as close as you could get against Jarrod and Sam. In B Grade, only two teams remain unbeaten after the second round. They are Hippopotomus Crew (Brittney Taylor, Daisy Filippi) and Sprink (Tanya Milnes, Freddy Maria Joseph). This is Freddy’s ﬁrst competition season and at eight years of age, he is making a few waves. Brittney Taylor and Tanya Milnes are the only unbeaten players after round three. Junior competition Top shot: Rory McRae (3),

dron. Numbers: Freddy (23) Hit the bat: Caitlyn Taylor (3), Jesse (2).

Ladder A Reserve Whiskers ....................4 4 (12) Kool Bananas ............4 3 (12) M. & K. ..................... 4 3 (9) Odd Angry Shot ........0 2 (10) Beau / Jayden ............ 0 2 (9) Go-Go girls................ 0 1 (5) B Grade Hippopotamus Crew ........................12 1 (22) Sprink .....................12 9 (21) B Team.......................8 9 (20) Choc Monkeys ..........4 9 (20) Mario Brothers ..........4 8 (18) Smithereens (bye) .....4 5 (12) Slugs ..........................4 5 (10) Rainbow Tim-Tams .. 0 2 (9) Leading players A Reserve Beau Thompson ............. 2 (6) Jarrod Donohue ............. 2 (6) Stephen Cannon ............ 2 (6) B Grade Brittney Taylor .............. 6 (12) Tanya Milnes ................. 6 (12) Daniel Chetland ............ 5 (11) Ellen McIntosh .............. 4 (9)

once again had the majority of the play and kept the Leongatha keeper busy. Bec Knight scored an easy open goal to bring the final score to 3–0. The win to Korumburra has them finishing on top of the league ladder the minor premiers for the second year running. Korumburra will now play Mirboo North in the semi final next Saturday at Phillip Island. In blustery conditions Korumburra Under 19s with the wind in the first half took the team to a 1 – 0 lead by half time. Leongatha with the wind at their backs in the second half relentlessly attacked the goal, scoring five goals to finish 5 – 1 up. Despite this loss the Korumburra Under 19s finished in top spot. Korumburra will play Prom Coast in the semis at Phillip Island next weekend. In the Under 15s the game started with two quick goals to Korumburra through Aiden McDonough and Keanu Miller. Korumburra kept the pace going with a succession of goals to Jarrah Raabe, Daniel Longden, a second goal to Keanu Miller and one to Lochie Taylor before half time. The second half start saw another goal to Lochie Taylor. Jarrah Raabe scored his second soon after and then

South Gippsland Bridge Club Meeniyan – Monday evening: 1st Marion Francis. June Metcalf. 2nd Faye Rowlands, Frank Arndt. 3rd Bluey Aeschlimann, Margaret Munro. 4th Heather Calder, Colin Cameron. Tarwin Lower – Tuesday: 1st John Sutton, John Sullivan. 2nd June Metcalf, Frank Arndt. 3rd Marj Freeman, Margaret Bray. 4th Margaret and Noel Smith. Inverloch – Friday afternoon: north/south: 1st Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour. 2nd Phillip Chapman, Hilton Jupp. 3rd Hannah Martin, Beth Hopcraft. 4th Kathy Geyer, Leila Bell. East/west: 1st Faye Rowlands, Frank Arndt. 2nd Ann Dujela, Richard Poole. 3rd John Sullivan, Kaye Douglas. 4th Anne Williams, John Farr.

Keanu Miller put another one through for his hat trick from a beautiful throwin. Aiden Surman scored just before the end of play to see Korumburra run away with a 10 – 0 win. The Korumburra Under 15s ﬁnish undefeated on top of the league ladder. Korumburra play Prom Coast next weekend at Phillip Island. Korumburra Under 13s started strongly against Leongatha with a goal to Kaleb Peattie two minutes into the game. Kaleb scored Korumburra’s second from a penalty kick. Leongatha evened up the scores with two quick successful penalties. Half time score 2-all. Two minutes into the second Chloe Rodda scored their third goal from a lovely free kick outside the penalty box. Under 11’s Harry McNeil playing up in the 13s scored a wonderful goal for Korumburra late in the second half. Twenty minutes into the half Leongatha’s goals were empty but unfortunately Korumburra’s Chloe Rodda and Nyree Raabe couldn’t manage to score. Korumburra Under 13s ﬁnished third on the ladder. They will now play Wonthaggi next Sunday at Phillip Island.

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Fishy out of Alberton A Grade

So close: Fish Creek’s wing attack Shelley Fixter gets the ball past Foster’s Emily Allot.

Alberton 15 & Under

ELIMINATION final: Fish Creek 48 defeated Phillip Island 9. There were great match-ups on court with Fish Creek’s Hannah Flanders shooting brilliantly in the windy conditions. Phillip Island’s Bridgette Turner was giving it her all up the other end. Fish Creek gained control in the latter part of the quarter and from then dominated with few errors. A true reflection of their ladder position, Fishy ran away with a convincing win. Elimination final: Stony Creek 34 defeated MDU 19. For Stony, Olivia Cope and Holly

Monahan teamed beautifully, scoring shots all game with ease. United were a little rattled and took a while to get their game going. GS Brooke Newton had two guarding her, but her height was a plus for the Demons. At half time the difference was four goals. The Stony girls used a few errors to turn the play over and into points. Some overthrowing from the Demons and again the lead stayed with Stony. Stony sensed the victory and just got stronger. United could not ﬁnd the answers.

A GRADE elimination final: Foster 68 defeated Fish Creek 33. The last time these two teams met it ended in a draw and this one started fast, with the umpires on the run. The Bassett sisters for Foster were on fire and the pressure was on the Fishy goalers. There was lots of experience mixed with youth in this match in both teams. It was a willing quarter and Foster had a handy lead. Nics and Weeza for Foster were a great combination in the goal ring, with Tarryn Combden feeding beautifully in to them. Carla Bassett was disciplined in defence, making it hard for Fishy to fight back into this game. Foster had increased the lead to 20 by half time. Both teams made changes to their line-up, but it was Foster with the edge. Great encouragement and talk came from both teams and to Fish Creek’s credit they kept their heads up and gave it their all. Foster had the game in control in the last term, Fishy kept coming at the Tigers, but to no avail. A Grade elimination final: InverlochKongwak 46 d Stony Creek 34. Great match-ups on court featured size, experience and characters. Play was fast from both teams, but the breeze was

a hindrance to the goaling ends. Kathy Reid got her team fired with her great defence work in Stony’s goal circle. Her GS, Melissa Zanella, settled and got her shots in and the I-K team were up by six at the break. Both centres, Bec Browne and Gemma Goss, were evenly matched and contesting well. Reid and Deppler for I-K were getting hands on missed goals and passes, which in turn gave the I-K girls plenty of confidence and they used this well. Kate Rankin was also offering plenty as the WA with quick and accurate passing into I-K goalers. Kayla McIndoe started getting her shots settled for Stony and a few errors crept into I-K’s game. Stony were more convincing and had plenty of maroon around the court to fire them on. The third quarter started slowly with Jess Gordon (GK for Stony) rebounding well. An injury time, a nearly disastrous fall from Kate Rankin, but thankfully caught by Tamika her team-mate and the I-Ks settled again to blow their lead out to11. Stony brought on fresh legs and they tried everything to close the gap, but the I-K girls worked equally hard and kept on increasing their lead.

Alberton B Grade Alberton 17 & Under ELIMINATION final: IK 48 defeated Phillip Island 37. A relatively quiet start to this match had some great shooting from both sides as it went goal for goal. The game was getting pretty physical in the PI goal circle, with one goal in it at the first break. I-K made changes in the second term and they took charge early. Tension and pressure seemed to be all over the court, creating errors and keeping the game fairly even. Both teams made changes in the third, hoping to gain the momentum, with plenty of push and shove at both goal ends. Some undisciplined play from PI seemed to be a turning point in the third.In the fourth I-K came out poised with great shooting from Kate Turner and loads of pressure. I-K had taken control and won. Elimination final: Korumburra-Bena 47 defeated Dalyston 46. An amazing game very strongly contested from the first whistle. Bulldogs’ GD and WD were applying strong pressure in defence. Rebounding was a must from all on court. In the third quarter missed shots and many turnovers saw the lead and ball shifting throughout this term. The breeze had come up and shots were off both ends, with only one goal in it going into the last quarter. Both teams made changes and a hard fought battle was ensured. Terrific deflecting from the Bulldogs’ GK and chances were there, but the Daly girls were fighting back just as desperately. Adventurous passing and some panicky moments kept us all on edge, right down to time.

ELIMINATION final: MDU 47 defeated Dalyston 41. Minor mistakes early with held ball and stepping got the Demons off to a fast start, but Daly did not waste time, pegging the early lead back. Nat Rayson GS settled in from her first shot, which helped Hannah West to also gain goaling confidence for the United team. Daly were making errors and MDU just kept applying strong pressure. They were only four up and it was tense out on court. Coaches were all calling “safe, patience, slow”. They were very willing, but a little lack of discipline and it was a nail biter. MDU got early goals in the fourth quarter, but the intensity was strong for both sides. Costly errors from the Daly girls and the United team maintained enough patience to hang on to their lead. 17/U Foster 42 defeated Phillip Island 15. Foster came out firing with GA Kara Wogan-Browne shooting accurately.Phillip Island’s Molly Johnstone up the other goal end was shooting much the same as the two teams went goal for goal. Foster started the second confidently and created many turnovers, with some wild passes from Phillip Island assisted by the wind. The Bulldogs made changes in the third term, but there was nothing stopping the Tigers. Alana Bassett was turning the ball over for the Tigers. Foster controlled the last quarter easily and came out convincing victors.

Alberton C Grade

Local battle: MDU’s Vanessa Redpath and Brooke Newton and Stony’s Brooke Newton and Kasey Cashin. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www. fourcornersframing.biz

Alberton 13 & Under

ELIMINATION final: Korumburra-Bena defeated MDU. The Bulldogs scored the first goal and quickly took control of this first quarter. With great work by MDU’s GD Lauren Redpath, the united team were back on track and were only down by three at the first break. The combined club came out firing and put plenty of pressure on and drew away again, increasing their lead,

but were challenged again and drew level. Bulldogs goalers Brooke Fisher and Genna Dixon were managing to goal well. Strong passes from Sophie Thomas WA for MDU helped keep her team in touch, but the Doggies won by two in a nail biter. Elimination ﬁnal: Yarram 18 defeated Inverloch-Kongwak 14. Both teams came out ﬁring with lots of play back and forth. Yarram had the height advantage

in defence with Holly Johnston and Chloe Egan constantly turning the ball over to lead after the ﬁrst break. I-K settled into the game with GA Sophie Scott goaling and rebounding beautifully, and I-K kept Yarram scoreless in the third. Only the goals in it in the last term, with the Sea Eagles coming back and putting pressure on Yarram but it was not enough to close the gap.

ELIMINATION final: MDU 36 defeated InverlochKongwak 23. It was a close first quarter as it went goal for goal with some great fast passages of play. I-K GS Kristy Blackney was shooting nicely in trying conditions and the Sea Eagles went into the first break up by two. The Demons made some changes and plenty of unforced errors created turnovers for both teams and the scores remained level. MDU goalers Darlene Jones and Mel Harris were teaming strongly and United took the lead. The third term saw MDU’S GD Amy Synan fire up and turn the ball over often. I-K’s errors also gave MDU chances to score. Consistency right down the court saw MDU come away with a great win. Elimination final: Korumburra-Bena 33 defeated Yarram 26. It was a closely contested match from the start, with plenty of pressure and both goaling ends were spot on. Amy White and Heidi Maskell teamed well for the Doggies. Yarram’s Susie Davis went from WA to Centre and fed her goal end well. It was still close up until three quarters with the lead still with the Bulldogs, but Yarram were very determined to close the gap of three. WD Ashleigh Harper turned the ball over with two important steals that helped increase the Doggies’ lead in the last term. Over throwing by the Yarram team and the errors proved costly. The Kor-Bena girls were determined to hang on to their seven goal lead.

Bulldogs up: Korumburra-Bena defeated Yarram in C Grade. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - PAGE 47

Hillberg best again

West Gippsland netball

KORUMBURRA-Bena’s Christie Hillberg has won the A Grade Best and Fairest award for the second year in a row in the Alberton Netball Association.

A Grade: Morwell 47 d Sale 44; Warragul 30 lt Wonthaggi 65; Leongatha 79 d Moe 20; Drouin 39 drew Traralgon 39; Maffra - bye. B Grade: Morwell 46 d Sale 22; Warragul 34 lt Wonthaggi 50; Leongatha 60 d Moe 20; Drouin 42 drew Traralgon 42; Maffra - bye. C Grade: Morwell 45 d Sale 15; Warragul 9 lt Wonthaggi 64; Leongatha 38 d Moe 15; Drouin 30 lt Traralgon 45; Maffra - bye. 17 & Under: Morwell 27 lt Sale 33; Warragul 32 lt Wonthaggi 39; Leongatha 75 d Moe 9; Drouin 20 lt Traralgon 36; Maffra - bye. 15 & Under: Morwell 15 lt Sale 40; Warragul 18 lt Wonthaggi 22; Leongatha 41 d Moe 23; Drouin 18 lt Traralgon 35; Maffra - bye. 13 & Under: Morwell 17 lt Sale 49; Warragul 18 lt Wonthaggi 42; Leongatha 35 d Moe 15; Drouin 17 lt Traralgon 29; Maffra - bye.

The defender was presented with her trophy at presentation night on Monday, August 16. The Bulldogs player ﬁnished with 30 votes for her A Grade performance ahead of Dalyston’s Jarney Thomas in second and Foster’s Nicole McKenzie in third. In B Grade two Foster players were jointly given the Best and Fairest award. Therese Dalmau and Leitia Bullen both scored 24 votes over the 2010 Alberton season. Dalyston’s Jessica Main ﬁnished in third with 22 votes.

Results - Round 18

C Grade’s Best and Fairest award was won by Dalyston’s Gayle Bloch on 29 votes. Inverloch-Kongwak’s Kara Shaw ﬁnished in second position. In the 17 and Under section, Foster’s Brittney McKenzie and KorumburraBena’s Kimberley Hillberg tied for the award. Foster’s Kara Wogan-Brown was the runner-up. In the 15 and Under count Dalyston’s Hayley Pupetti won with 31 votes. Her Dalyston teammate, Kirra Smith, ﬁnished in second postion with 28 votes. Korumburra-Bena’s Tayla Smith was third with 27 votes.

A Grade Best and Fairest: Christie Hillberg (Korumburra-Bena).

Parrots netball Power Netball

Mirboo North netball

tastic third quarter, with great team commitment, showed how much can be achieved. Congratulations to you all in your ﬁrst year on making these ﬁnals in the Gippsland League. Awards: Jorde (Vortex), Alice L. (Evans Petroleum) and Elly (voucher). 15 and Under: Wonthaggi 22 d Warragul 18. Look what happens when we play four quarters of netball. The determination showed with your focusing and concentration. Everyone deserves a ‘Best on Court’ award. 13 and Under: Wonthaggi 42 d Warragul 18. Took a little to warm up and get going. To Warragul’s credit they were giving their all. Second half we started to play our game. Ally was great in defence, putting in some great rebounds. All of our goalies shot well. Awards: Ally (Evans Petroleum) and Eva (Evans Petroleum). President’s Award: went to Courtney Blair. Wonthaggi Hotel - Flavours: Zoe King.

Elimination final 15 & Under At Yarragon Newborough 24 d Mirboo North 22. Mirboo North best: E. Loh. Qualifying final 7 & Under Trafalgar Mirboo North 37 d Morwell East 34. Mirboo North best: H. Rogers. Elimination final C Grade At Yarragon Trafalgar 36 d Mirboo North 35. Mirboo North best: M. Robins. Qualifying final B Grade At Trafalgar Mirboo North 34 d YY North 25. Mirboo North best: M. Geisler. Qualifying final A Grade At Trafalgar Mirboo North 26 d Hill End 24. Mirboo North best: A. Nash.

A Grade: Leongatha 79 d Moe 20. Awards: Ebony Best (McCartins Hotel) and Sally Rayson (Serafinos). Auction player: Ebony Best. Well done girls on a game which was played in great spirit by both teams. This game was the confidence boost we needed for the finals with all girls contributing equally. Good luck for the finals. B Grade: Leongatha 60 d Moe 47. Awards: Tegan Kelly (Serafinos) and Abby Dowd (Network Video). Auction player: Tayla Robb. A slow game, the girls made hard work of it but a win in the end. Everyone to training Thursday night for a good hard training before finals. C Grade Leongatha 38 d Moe 15. Awards: Jess Sutherland (Leongatha RSL) and Jemima Wilson (Clipit). Auction player: Michelle Street. Today’s game was played in great spirit with lots of fun position changes resulting in a good win. Great season girls, we

were very unlucky to miss finals. Under 17: Leongatha 75 d Moe 9. Awards: Emily McCahon (Network Video) and Jodie Chisholm (Serafinos). A great game by all the girls. Great passes and awesome intercepts. A well deserved win. Good luck for the finals. Under 15: Leongatha 41 d Moe 23. Awards: Kate McCracken (Serafinos), Ashlee Van Rooy (McCartins), Rachel O’Loughlin (LC Excessorise) and Rachel Shea (Network Video). We finished the season with a really good win against Moe. A top effort by all the girls. The team improved greatly over the season thanks to the coach, Rob and each of the girls determination. Under 13: Leongatha 35 d Moe 15. Awards: Jess Clark (Network Video) and Georgia Riseley (Clipit). Great game girls. It was a slow start but ended with a great three quarters to finish the season. Good luck in the finals.

A Grade: Wonthaggi 65 d Warragul 30. What a sensational way to finish the home and away season. The girls took to the court with determination and strength and made a handy lead by quarter time. We goaled beautifully, defended magnificently and had great support throughout the mid court. Awards: Chloe (Caledonian), Carley M. (Evans Petroleum) and Carly J. (Karmella Fashions). B Grade: Wonthaggi 50 d Warragul 36. You all put in a tremendous game. Thanks to the three 17s for filling in. Awards: Sarah B, (Caledonian), Hannah (Evans Petroleum) and Kiani (Nyojos). C Grade: Wonthaggi 64 d Warragul 9. An excellent game all over. A great lead up to the finals. Great team effort all over the court. Awards: Brooke (Karmella Fashions), Zoe (Revive) and Casey (Evans Petroleum). 17 and Under: Wonthaggi 39 d Warragul 37. You played for a position in the eliminationfinal and my word you deserve to be there! A fan-

Leongatha & District netball Saturday, August 7 game results 11/Under: Town Green 12 d St Laurence Gold 7, Town Tangerine 12 d South Gippsland 9, Mirboo North 14 d Mt Eccles White 4, St Laurence Blue 10 d Mt Eccles Aqua 9, Town Blue - bye. 13/Under: Town Green 23 d Mt Eccles Purple 7, South Gippsland 19 d Town Tangerine 11, Town Black 8 d Mt Eccles Pink 6, St Laurence 17 d Mirboo North 10. 15/Under: Town Green 25 d St Laurence 24, Mt Eccles Navy 29 d Mirboo North 23, Town Yellow - bye. B / B Reserve: Town Black 45 d South Gippsland 43, Mt Eccles Pink 38 d Mt Eccles White 29, Mt Eccles Aqua 59 d St Laurence Blue 35, St Laurence Gold 35 drew Mt Eccles Navy 21, Town Green - bye. A Grade: Town Green 44 d St Laurence 38, Mt Eccles White 61 d Town Black 28, Mt Eccles Aqua - bye.

Ladders 13/Under Town Tangerine .........235.05 20 South Gippsland ........203.03 20 Town Green................176.42 19 St Laurence ..................96.05 14 Mt Eccles Pink .............. 96.09 11 Town Black ....................54.30 6 Mirboo North .................45.12 3 Mt Eccles Purple ............38.69 2 15/Under St Laurence ................125.35 18 Mt Eccles Navy .......... 111.32 16 Town Green................105.94 16 Town Yellow ................. 74.11 12 Mirboo North ................ 74.11 10 B / B Reserve Mt Eccles Aqua..........178.60 22 Mt Eccles Pink ...........159.22 22 Mt Eccles White ........150.65 20 Town Black ................105.19 16 Town Green ...................80.34 10 Mt Eccles Navy ..............80.98 9 St Laurence Blue ............71.23 9 St Laurence Gold ...........84.98 8 South Gippsland .............54.51 4 A Grade Town Green................178.50 24 Mt Eccles White ........ 119.21 18 St Laurence ................109.70 14 Mt Eccles Aqua............82.86 12 Town Black ....................44.81 4

B Grade: Alberton Best and Fairest joint winners, Foster pair Therese Dalmau and Letitia Bullen.

A Grade Leongatha ....................149.4 Drouin ..........................143.1 Maffra ..........................130.7 Morwell ........................109.8 Wonthaggi ................... 115.8 Traralgon .......................105.6 Warragul ..........................75.1 Sale..................................69.2 Moe .................................48.9 B Grade Morwell ........................200.0 Drouin ..........................136.2 Leongatha ....................127.8 Traralgon ..................... 117.1 Sale ............................... 112.2 Maffra.............................. 11.3 Wonthaggi .......................82.1 Warragul ..........................49.3 Moe .................................48.4 C Grade Maffra ..........................172.6 Morwell ........................148.8 Drouin ..........................130.4 Traralgon .....................142.3 Wonthaggi ....................126.9 Leongatha......................108.4 Sale..................................79.1 Warragul ..........................35.8 Moe .................................37.5 17 & Under Traralgon .....................199.1

56 52 48 36 34 34 16 12 0 64 46 44 42 34 30 20 4 4 56 52 44 40 32 32 18 6 4 60

Maffra ..........................163.9 54 Leongatha ....................156.4 50 Sale ...............................125.8 44 Wonthaggi ....................103.0 28 Warragul ..........................82.5 24 Morwell ...........................73.5 16 Drouin .............................69.9 12 Moe .................................26.0 0 15 & Under Traralgon .....................232.8 60 Sale ...............................199.0 56 Maffra ..........................217.7 52 Drouin .......................... 119.9 36 Morwell ..........................96.3 28 Leongatha........................88.5 28 Wonthaggi .......................52.1 14 Warragul ..........................50.6 12 Moe ...................................32.2 2 13 & Under Sale ...............................234.7 60 Wonthaggi ....................241.4 56 Leongatha ....................150.5 48 Drouin ..........................106.3 36 Traralgon .......................87.3 26 Maffra..............................75.3 24 Morwell ...........................46.9 20 Moe .................................51.0 14 Warragul ............................40.7 4

West Gippsland Latrobe Netball Association 2010 ﬁnals Qualifying ﬁnals

Saturday August 28 at Traralgon 9am: 13 & Under - Wonthaggi v Leongatha. 10am: 15 & Under - Sale

v Maffra. 11am: 17 & Under - Maffra v Leongatha. 12 noon: C Grade - Morwell v Drouin. 1pm: B Grade - Drouin v Leongatha. 2.15pm: A Grade - Drouin v Maffra. Elimination ﬁnals

Sunday August 29 at Wonthaggi 9am: 13 & Under - Drouin v Traralgon.

10am: 15 & Under - Drouin v Morwell. 11am: 17 & Under - Sale v Wonthaggi. 12 noon: C Grade - Traralgon v Wonthaggi. 1pm: B Grade - Traralgon v Sale. 2.15pm: A Grade - Morwell v Wonthaggi.

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Parrots look to finals

Gippsland League Round 18 SENIORS LADDER W

LEONGATHA has ended its recent poor form against Moe, beating the Lions by 20 points in a hard fought match.

It was the first time the Parrots have beaten them since current coach Adrian Campbell took over at the helm. “To become a great side you’ve got to be able to end these bogey runs, and that’s what you did today,” he told his players after the game. And in another positive for the club, they finished off the last quarter well, which has been an issue for the side during the season. A good start helped the Parrots on their way, despite losing Col Sanbrook and Sean Westaway to injury in the first quarter. Westaway broke his collarbone, and will miss the rest of the season in what is an unfortunate end to a good year from the young defender. The news is not much better for Sanbrook, who is unlikely to return to the side for next week’s elimination final against Drouin. The two injuries put a dampener on an otherwise solid performance, with the Parrots coming out strong at the start and finishing the game well. The first quarter was the Parrots’ best, as they set up the win kicking

five goals to two, running with the ball and creating space for their teammates. Matt Willcocks was on fire early, taking everything that came near him. The young gun showed some great signs as he patrolled around the centre half forward line and in the ruck. At quarter time Campbell urged his players to keep going, and told them that the job was not done. Jake Mackie played inspired football, putting his hand high in the air for selection in the elimination final next week. The second quarter was a barrage of attack from the greens, who forced Moe to defend at all costs. But the Lions’ defence did hold up, and they were rebounding the ball well, hurting the home side with their pace and ball use. In the end it was a very even quarter, Nick Nagel kicked a couple of goals but Moe kicked four to leave it at just an 18 point deficit at the major break. The visitors came out strongly in the third term, and pushed the Parrots who were trying the best to regain the ascendancy. Poor kicking in the swirly conditions hurt Moe, who closed in at three quarter time, trailing by 10 points at the last change.

The pair met earlier Warragul 13.13.91 d Wonthaggi 13.12.90 Warragul goals: N. Edney 4, T. Carey 2, R. Davey 2, J. Morgan 1, D. Rhind 1, A. Rhodes 1, J. Hibbs 1, M. Gray 1. Best: R. Davey, J. Morgan, M. Gray, D. Rhind, N. Edney, J. Hibbs. Wonthaggi goals: A. Seccull 3, J. Olden 3, R. Underwood 2, T. Gedye 1, P. Brosnan 1, M. Kremmer 1, B. Young 1, K. Schrape 1. Best: N. Jones, C. Jones, R. Underwood, P. Brosnan, S. Combridge, A. Seccull RESERVES

Wonthaggi 6.6.42 d Warragul 4.6.30 Top goalkickers: W. Joplin 2 (Won) and N. Byrne 2, C. Black 2 (War). Wonthaggi best: D. Foon, A. Blundell, B. Combridge, H. Wagstaff Pittard, T. Murdoch. Warragul best: A. Larkin, M. Nan-

in the year and the Power proved too strong and after a win last week against Sale things looked promising for Wonthaggi, but they lost by a point. kervis, R. Gravener, S. Ferguson, R. Te Wharau, N. Byrne. UNDER 18s

Warragul 22.14.146 d Wonthaggi 3.5.23 Top goalkicker: B. Campbell 5 (Warragul). Warragul best: J. Lea, B. Hamilton, L. Petch, B. Campbell, D. Brown, N. Thompson. Wonthaggi best: M. McCall, D. O’Connor, Z. Gilmour, S. Liddle, B. Hughes. UNDER 16s

Warragul 14.10.94 d Wonthaggi 4.9.33 Top goalkicker: N. Campbell 4 (Warragul). Warragul best: A. Neville, J. Brown, C. Minichiello, L. Kellas, N. Campbell, S. Kelly. Wonthaggi best: P. Ryan, J. Membrey, B. Parker, J. Sheerin, M. Combridge, M. Farrell-Magher

Pts

179.45 132.34 118.64 141.23 106.81 88.10 96.08 63.30 38.04

56 44 44 40 36 28 20 16 4

GOALKICKERS T. Aitken (Trar)..................... (1) D. Holt (L’gatha) ................. (4) D. Stubbe (Maffra)............... (0) T. Kneebone (Drouin).......... (2) L. Dowling (Morwell) ........... (3) R. McMahon (Moe) ............. (3) C. Dunne (Drouin) ............... (1) G. Jones (Maffra) ................ (0) B. Martin (Sale) ................... (0) D. McKenna (Trar) ............... (0)

67 53 53 46 42 39 37 35 35 34

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

RESERVES LADDER W

Multi tasking: Marc Truscio picks up the ball as he fends off his opponent. Fears were present for the chances of the home side, whose last quarters this year have been questionable. But they ended up running out the game well, easing pressure in the minds of the coaching staff and the players themselves. Adrian Campbell will have his charges training three times this week, as they clash with Drouin at Wonthaggi on Sunday. There were queries about the Leongatha side concerning the fact that the Parrots have the teams they can beat, and the teams they cannot. But they have put that behind them now, and can start mentally fresh come ﬁnals time. The fortunate thing for the side is that two of

the other four sides in the ﬁve have become their ‘bunnies’ this year. But Maffra has proven too good for Leongatha in their last 19 battles, despite the best efforts of the lion-hearted side. The Parrots cannot

Leongatha 13.16.94 d Moe 10.14.74 Leongatha goals: N. Nagel 4, D. Holt 4, D. Westaway 2, R. McLennan 1, D. Jago 1, H. Browne 1. Best: M. Willcocks, J. Casey, T. Dowd, J. Morehouse, M. Truscio, R. McLennan. Moe goals: R. McMahon 3, M. Forys 2, A. Chandler 2, D. Risol 1, P. Ainsworth 1, S. Robertson 1. Best: J. Blaser, A. Payne, L. Thompson, C. Hancock, A. Chandler, D. Horton. RESERVES

Moe 7.2.44 d Leongatha 6.4.40 Top goalkicker: T. Pellicano 3 (Leongatha). Moe best: B. Morrow, C. Taylor, R. Stirling, C. McIntosh, A. Difresco, M. Camilleri. Leongatha best: J. Tomada, J.

avoid a clash against the Eagles, as the ﬁfth position team has to beat all four opponents to take the ﬂag. Can Leongatha do it this year? The magic eight ball says “Ask again later”.

Renden, T. Mackie, A. Eddy, I. McCallum, R. Gillespie. UNDER 18s

Leongatha 9.13.67 d Moe 1.1.7 Top goalkicker: T. Burgess 3 (Leongatha). Leongatha best: P. Kindellan, R. Kelly, T. Burgess, L. Castagna, M. Sullivan. Moe best: C. Ruecroft, J. Needham, G. Whelan, D. McIntosh, J. Thornton, R. Pywell. UNDER 16s

Leongatha 14.15.99 d Moe 0.1.1 Top goalkickers: A. Castagna 9 (Leongatha). Leongatha best: A. Heppell, D. Gordon, B. Graham, B. Chalmers, J. McMillan, A. Castagna. Moe best: M. Sawyer, A. Wilson, M. Grubb, T. Brown, D. Keilty, A. Bek.

Gippsland League finals Week one Seniors Saturday Qualifying final: Traralgon v Morwell (at Traralgon). Sunday Elimination final: Drouin v Leongatha (at Wonthaggi).

Reserves Saturday Qualifying ﬁnal: Traralgon v Morwell. Sunday Elimination ﬁnal: Sale v Drouin.

Under 18s Saturday Qualifying ﬁnal: Leongatha v Maffra Sunday Elimination ﬁnal: Warragul v Sale

Under 16s Saturday Qualifying ﬁnal: Maffra v Sale Sunday Elimination ﬁnal: Leongatha v Warragul

Wooden spooners beat Power WONTHAGGI Power travelled to Warragul for the last game of the season.

L D

Maffra .............14 2 Traralgon .......11 5 Morwell ..........11 5 Drouin ............10 6 Leongatha .......9 7 Moe...................7 9 Sale ................5 11 Won Power .....4 12 Warragul .........1 15

They started the game with plenty of run as did their opponents. The home side was applying real pressure and were getting their hands on the ball. Ryan Davey was everywhere for Warragul and was the real drive all day. Wo n t h a g g i ’s midfielders were impressive, Tim Gilliland, Paul Brosnan and Nat Jones proving that they were eager to finish the season on a high. Wonthaggi teamed up well and with some clever hands by Phil Young, Kainen Schrape was able to kick the first goal of the game, then Underwood was able to slot another through also. Warragul replied through a free kick then went on to kick the next two and had a slight lead going into quarter time. Quarter time score: Wonthaggi 4.4.28 to

Warragul 5.3.33. The Gulls’ tall defence was no match for Ryan Underwood at full forward. He dominated the ﬁrst half and was inﬂuential through many of the Power’s scores. Matt Kremmer and Tim Gedye were also providing a target and some strong leads for Wonthaggi up forward. The match was goal for goal, neither side could break clear of the other. Brosnan put the Power back in front with a great set shot goal and Tim Gedye’s quickly followed to help see Wonthaggi have the lead going into the main break. Half time score: Wonthaggi 8.8.56 to Warragul 8.5.53. The game so far had been a hard fought contest as both the Power and the Gulls were working hard across the ground. Power’s Phil Young was in everything. He

crumbed the packs well all game and used his clever skills to set one up early in the quarter. Warragul’s pressure and tackling were keeping them in the contest as they forced the ball forward on several occasions and goaled. Young gun Declan Kelly was competing well in the ruck and was giving his midﬁelders every opportunity to win the ball ﬁrst. Ryan Davey was still having a big impact on the game and with his long left foot kick he was looking dangerous. The Power managed to hold a seven point advantage going into three quarter time. Three quarter time score: Wonthaggi 11.11.77 to Warragul 10.10.70. Both sides were looking ready for a big effort in the last quarter as it was their last for the year.

Wonthaggi got the clearance and Josh Olden found space in the forward line and gave the Power the ﬁrst of the quarter with a dead straight kick. Warragul responded with some desperate football, again they kept forcing the ball forward and found scoring opportunities. They kicked the next three goals and things looked heart breaking for the Power. Another clearance to Nat Jones and Underwood had the ball in his hands only to send it long to Kremmer, who gave Wonthaggi the lead with only minutes remaining. The Gulls were not done yet, they locked the ball in their forward line and punched through two vital points that were enough to give them their ﬁrst win of the season by just one point. Final scores: Wonthaggi 13.12.90 to Warragul 13.13.91.

L D

Maffra .............13 3 0 240.99 Traralgon .......13 3 0 231.50 Morwell ..........12 3 1 152.92 Sale ..................8 8 0 126.29 Drouin ..............7 8 1 105.65 Won Power ........7 9 0 97.09 Moe.....................7 9 0 80.30 L’gatha ..............4 12 0 59.98 Warragul ...........0 16 0 16.91

Pts

52 52 50 32 30 28 28 16 0

GOALKICKERS J. Langshaw (Maffra) .......... (0) 41 T. Stanistreet (Morwell) ....... (2) 35 R. Tack (Won) ..................... (0) 24 S. Proctor (Drouin) .............. (5) 22 C. Dunn (Trar) ..................... (3) 20 N. Quenault (Trar) ............... (0) 19 J. Burge (Sale) .................... (1) 17 D. Hutchison (Morwell) ....... (2) 17 B. Sayers (Sale) .................. (0) 17 J. Bristow (Maffra) ................ (0) 17

UNDER 18 LADDER W

L D

Pts

Traralgon .......16 0 0 528.73 L’gatha ...........13 3 0 175.94 Maffra .............12 4 0 147.72 Warragul ..........8 7 1 109.03 Sale ..................7 8 1 105.06 Won Power ........6 9 1 72.98 Moe..................5 11 0 75.78 Drouin ..............3 12 1 50.40 Morwelll ...........0 16 0 24.36

64 52 48 34 30 26 20 14 0

GOALKICKERS J. McIntyre (Sale) ................ (0) D. Brunt (Trar) ..................... (2) L. Castagna (L’gatha) .......... (1) J. Johnstone (Maffra) .......... (0) J.Tait (Maffra) ...................... (0) B. May (Maffra) ................... (0) N. Nagel (L’gatha) ............... (0) A. Slottje (Trar) .................... (1) D. O’Connor (Won) ............. (2) S. Spiteri (Moe) ................... (1) B. Graham (Trar) ................. (1)

62 53 38 36 31 30 29 27 27 25 25

UNDER 16 LADDER W

L D

Traralgon .......16 0 0 729.57 Maffra .............14 2 0 415.07 Sale ................11 5 0 191.80 Leongatha .......9 7 0 155.51 Warragul ..........8 8 0 125.37 Drouin .................8 8 0 90.53 Morwell .............4 12 0 40.86 Wonthaggi ........2 14 0 20.92 Moe...................0 16 0 14.60

Pts

64 56 44 36 32 32 16 8 0

GOALKICKERS A. Castagna (L’gatha) ......... (9) N. Graham (Trar) ................. (4) J. Kiss (Maffra) .................... (0) C. Sutton (Trar) ................... (1) B. Walker (Sale) .................. (4) A. Carr (Maffra) ................... (0) J. Cunico (Trar) ................... (0) W. Hams (Sale) ................... (0) D. Prout (Maffra) ................. (0) C. Carey (Warragul) ............ (1)

54 48 40 33 31 29 26 26 24 24

Other matches SENIORS

Morwell 17.12.114 d Sale 14.10.94. Drouin 13.13.91 d Traralgon 5.8.38.

RESERVES

Morwell 8.8.56 d Sale 6.10.46. Drouin 14.1.85 d Traralgon 8.7.55.

UNDER 18s

Sale 15.9.99 d Morwell 4.3.27. Traralgon 22.11.143 d Drouin 2.4.16.

UNDER 16s

Sale 12.10.82 d Morwell 10.6.66. Traralgon 14.15.99 d Drouin 0.0.0.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - PAGE 49

Tigers win cliffhanger MIRBOO North’s season is still alive, after it survived a near death experience against a fast-finishing and defiant Thorpdale, in the cutthroat Mid Gippsland elimination final at Yarragon, on Sunday.

The mighty Tigers took to the ﬁeld wearing black armbands in memory of life member, former 400plus game full-back, past secretary and committeeman, David Lawson, who died during the week. Thorpdale’s players also wore black armbands in honour of Thirds’ team manager, Chris Cook’s mother, who recently passed away. An enthusiastic crowd, which paid $8297.60 at the gate, rode every bump as both teams pushed themselves to the limit in the muddy and windy conditions. A brilliant chest mark on Thorpdale’s goal-line by Damien Turner with 10 seconds remaining on the clock, saved the Tigers’ bacon and allowed them to sneak home by two points in a cliffhanger. Thirty seconds earlier, Thorpdale’s Daniel Martin had slotted a classy 40-metre running shot from the left forward ﬂank to spark a last-minute surge by the UNDER 14 Preliminary final Leongatha 7.7.49 d Yinnar 5.4.34. Leongatha goalkickers: L. Riseley 2, M. Dennison 2, D. Betts 2, J. Riseley. Best players: M. Dennison, D. Betts, M. Chalmers, B. Petersen, B. Rosser, T. Jones. Yinnar goalkickers: D. Linton 2, B. Connelly, K. Holt, M.Dyke. Best players: not supplied.

UNDER 12 Preliminary final Newborough Blues 5.6.36 d Youth Club 3.2.20. Details not supplied.

Dales. Mirboo North now advances to a 2.30pm first semi-final appointment with Morwell East at Tigerland this Sunday, after the Hawks’ nail-biting single point loss to Yarragon, in the qualifying final at Trafalgar Recreation Reserve on Saturday. A super-charged Thorpdale, which was making its first finals appearance since 2000 and was attempting to break a 16game losing streak against Mirboo North, took it right up to the Tigers from the outset with commitment, accountability and hard running through the midfield. Interestingly, it was only the second time the neighbouring clubs have competed against each other in a senior final. Thorpdale regularly outmarked the Tigers by playing in front and took a three point lead into the long break after both teams had recorded four majors in a goal-for-goal opening half. Jake Atkinson, Julian Price, Michael Shannon, Danny Millar and silky leftfooter, Martin, were terrific contributors for Thorpdale, while playing coach, Matt Holland, who booted three first-half goals, was “Mr Everywhere” for the Tigers. Mirboo North scooted

ahead with majors to Anthony Bence, Joe Brooks, Josh Taylor and Jacob Nash in the third term, whilst restricting Thorpdale to one goal from John James. A quick goal from Jacob Nash to start the final term gave the Tigers a handy 20-point lead and they seemed to be focused, on track and finally in control. But the determined Thorpdale players kept persisting and simply wouldn’t be denied. Replies by Martin on the run and Ben Savige, drew Thorpdale within nine points, before Allister Keel roosted a 55-metre boomer right through the high-diddle-diddle to give Mirboo North a 15-point buffer. James answered for Thorpdale, courtesy of a 50-metre penalty, before limping off with a leg injury. Jacob Nash then booted Mirboo North’s 11th and final goal. A mark and goal by Lee and Martin’s corker from the boundary left a brave Thorpdale two points in arrears. Don Webb and Drew Gardener marked superbly in defence for Mirboo North in the desperate closing stages; without their superb aerial work, the result would have been different. Mirboo North’ gallant

skipper and dual premiership wingman, Byron Dalliston, returned to the side from injury and did a marvellous job of closing down the normal effectiveness of Thorpdale’s dynamic 2010 best and fairest winner, Symon Lee. After a stirring rendition of the club song in the jam-packed changerooms, a jubilant Holland congratulated his triumphant team on its excellent win, giving special praise to Gardener, Webb, Dalliston, Bence, Shane Peters and Jacob Nash for their super-human efforts under extreme pressure. Reserves Mirboo North is through to the second semi-final after recording a thrilling nine-point victory over Trafalgar in challengingly windy and muddy conditions at Trafalgar Recreation Reserve on Saturday. The mighty Tigers’ hard fought win can best be described as the personification of desperation, with all players employing persistence and displaying raw courage from go to whoa. The Mirboo North team wore black armbands in memory of life member and former long-serving player and past committeeman, David Lawson. Some spectators swapped their leather shoes for gumboots, as they negotiated the firmest path

Central Gippsland Junior Football League Morwell Senior ground Grand ﬁnals Sunday August 29 10.45am: Under 10s Newborough Blues v Trafalgar 12 noon: Under 12s Leongatha v Newborough Blues 1.15pm: Under 14s Newborough Blues v Leongatha

Elimination final Mirboo North 11.7.73 d Thorpdale 10.11.71. Mirboo North goals: Matthew Holland 3, Jacob Nash 3, Joe Brooks 2, Allister Keel 1, Anthony Bence 1, Joshua Taylor 1. Best: Donovan Webb, Drew Gardener, Matthew Holland, Daniel Taylor, Byron Dalliston, Joshua Taylor Thorpdale goals: Daniel Martin 2, Danny Millar 2, John James 2, Bradley Mackie 1, Ben Savige 1, Jake Atkinson 1, Symon Lee 1. Thorpdale best: Jake Atkinson, Julian Price, Daniel Martin, Danny Millar, Ben Savige, Symon Lee. RESERVES Qualifying final Mirboo North 5.8.38 d Trafalgar 4.5.29. Top goalkicker: Dale Banks 2 (Mirboo North)

Under 14 Parrots THE Under 14 Parrots produced a come from behind win to tear into the grand ﬁnal of the Central Gippsland football league against Yinnar on Sunday. In beautiful conditions, the Parrots found themselves kicking against a two or three goal wind at Willowgrove, but much to the delight of the supporters and coaching staff, found themselves only a goal down at the ﬁrst change. Great defensive work from Denno, Browny, and Trent proved to be match winning. The second quarter with the wind was instrumental in kicking four goals, three points to Yinnar’s one point. Big Ben and Betsy were a handful for the opposition and onballers Nutsy, Nicka and Chalmo were in everything. The third quarter was worrying as Yinnar came back to be one point clear at the last change. But a big last quarter by the Parrots proved they were too good, running out 14 point winners.

North and was secretary in 1993 and 1994. David’s sons, Brian and Simon are current Mirboo North players and Phil is a former player.

Mirboo North best: Nick Gardiner, Dale Banks, Aaron Tangusso, Brendan McKean, Luke Palmer, Steven Wallace. Trafalgar best: Neil Rankin, Troy Tatterson, Luke Bryant, Ryan Plemper, Daniel Kneebone, Taneon Jones. FOURTHS Elimination final Mirboo North 4.6.30 d Yinnar 4.2.26. Top goalkicker: Dylan Weir 3 (Yinnar). Mirboo North best: Mitchell Wightman, Tom O'Loughlin, Sam Leach, Nicholas Gervasi, Jack Battersby, Jesse Peters. Yinnar best: Liam Maynard, Mark Stolk, Jason Rendell, Lachlan Alexander, Oakley Kerr, Dylan Weir.

Other matches Qualifying final Yarragon 8.1.49 d Morwell East 7.6.48. RESERVES Elimination final Thorpdale 7.9.51 d Boolarra 6.4.40. Thorpdale goals: Allan Wright 6, Shaun Cooper 1. Thorpdale best: Shaun Cooper, Allan Wright, Nicholas Tiziani, Joshua Mullen, Jason Richardson, Barry Hammond. Boolarra goals: Brendan Wilson 4, Dustin Hodge 1, Scott Cooper 1.

GOING into the ﬁnal round of the 2010 TAC Cup season, Gippsland Power seemingly faced a strong challenge from the Murray Bushrangers, who were on level premiership points with them and looking to use this match as a “tuneup” for their own ﬁnals campaign.

Right: Good work: Louis Riseley marks the ball for Leongatha in the Under 14s.

Under 10s: have ﬁnished their season after failing to make the grand ﬁnal. Many thanks to their coach Joel Bacon and team manager Zita Lamers.

pathy to the family of life member, David Lawson, who died during the week. David played over 400 club games for Mirboo

Gippsland Power destroys the Bushies

2010 grand ﬁnals

UNDER 10 Trafalgar 2.6.18 d Leongatha 1.0.6. Trafalgar goalkickers: Z. Brown, B. Radford. Best players: R. Henkel, K. Noonan, T. Tuck, L. Connolly, G. Cocksedge. Leongatha goalkickers: M. Hoober. Best players: not supplied.

through the quagmire to the huddles to listen to both coaches address their mudsplattered players during breaks in play. Mirboo North began well when Ben Leach drilled a gun-barrel straight 30-metre drop punt through the big white sticks from a set shot early in the first quarter. The Tigers had wonderful contributors in Luke Palmer, Aaron Tangusso and Dale Banks around the packs and Nick Gardiner and Steven Wallace in defence. Steven Rogers sealed the Tigers’ win when he goaled close-in and close to full time. Fourths Mirboo North overcame three goals from star Yinnar giant, Dylan Weir, to win a close contest by four points in the elimination final played at Yarragon on Sunday. A Mirboo North goal was the only score by either team in the tense final quarter. Mirboo North now meets Newborough in the first semi-final at Tigerland this Sunday. Vale David Lawson The president, committee, players, coaches, training staff, life members, members and supporters of Mirboo North Football Netball Club, extend their deepest sym-

What transpired however, was far from what was expected as the Power turned on a brilliant game of disciplined, hard, team football that made the Bushies look ordinary at best. In doing so the Power sounded a warning bell for the rest of the competition, that they were ready for the challenges of the unique pressures of finals football. Jordan Staley again manfully bore the brunt of much of the team’s ruckwork against taller opponents. He not only won his share of the hit-outs but was busy all day contesting for the ball at ground level, where his endeavour and agility allowed him to generate drive for the side. Damian was justifiably proud of the boys’ efforts and reinforced to them that the dominant performance was due to their disciplined application of the team structure and game plan. Their hardness was once again a key to their ability to make a good side look second rate and the direct and implied pressure that this created allowed them to control the game for the full four quarters. What was even more important for Damian and his coaching panel, was the fact that he was able to move players around in the second half and give some of the boys a chance to play in other positions. This will be critical in the special pressure of finals and each time the players responded well to his challenge. Added to the importance of the performance was the fact that he could ease Lachlan Todd back into the game after an injury and he will be even better for the chance to play himself back into form. The boys now look likely to take on the Western Jets in the first round of cut-throat finals at Visy Park next weekend. In their previous encounters with the Jets this season, the Power have had solid wins but, it’s a football truism that finals football is different to what happens in the regular season. Final scores: Gippsland Power 23.16.154 d Murray Bushrangers 6.5.41. Goal kickers Jed Lamb 6, Dean McDonald 4, Anthony Tipungwuti 3, Tim Northe and Clay Smith 2, Dyson Heppell, Damien Hector, Tom Corry, Aiden Lindsay, Ryan Pendlebury and Jordan Staley 1.

Boolarra best: Scott Cooper, Matthew Windsor, Thomas Holley, Shane Colbert, Christopher Taylor, Edward Stanton. THIRDS Qualifying final Hill End 9.2.56 d Newborough 3.16.34. Elimination final Yinnar 8.8.56 d Thorpdale 6.10.46. FOURTHS Qualifying final Trafalgar 5.6.36 d Newborough 4.6.30.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Saturday, August 28 2nd semi ﬁnal at Tarwin Foster v Stony Creek Sunday, August 29 1st semi ﬁnal at Meeniyan Phillip Island v Fish Creek

MID GIPPSLAND Saturday, August 28 2nd semi ﬁnal at Boolarra Trafalgar v Yarragon Sunday, August 29 1st semi ﬁnal at Mirboo North Mirboo North v Morwell East

GIPPSLAND Saturday, August 28 Qualifying ﬁnal at Traralgon Traralgon v Morwell Sunday, August 29 Elimination ﬁnal at Wonthaggi Drouin v Leongatha

ELLINBANK Saturday, August 28 Elimination final at Longwarry Garfield v Neerim Neerim South Sunday, August 29 Elimination final at Koo Wee Rup Catani v Warragul Industrials

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• UNDER 16s

’Burra-Bena comeback KORUMBURRA-Bena had four point win over Fish Creek in the Under 16s. It was something of a surprising victory considering Fish Creek ﬁnished the season with two more wins than the Bulldogs. The Burra-Bena boys’ next challenge is against Phillip Island at Meeniyan this Sunday in what should be a close match. Korumburra-Bena staged something of a comeback as they had only kicked four behinds at the half time break, which put them nine points behinds the Kangaroos. The Bulldogs kicked two goals and kept Fish Creek scoreless to take the lead. They sealed the game in the fourth quarter with another goal and three behinds. Fish Creek could only manage a solitary goal in the last quarter of a decent season. Kor-Bena’s K. Cosson kicked two goals. Korumburra-Bena 3.5.23 d Fish Creek 3.1.19. Korumburra-Bena goals: K. Cosson 2, B. Cosson 1. Korumburra-Bena best: C. Poynton, S. Lacy, K. Cosson, J. Waycott, N. Allen, M. Boyd. Fish Creek goals: J. Buckland 1, T. Smith 1, R. McGannon 1. Fish Creek best: T. Smith, A. Vuillermin, S. Buckland, G. Staley, H. Buckland, K. Byers.

Island wins huge THE first final of the day at Foster was the fourths Elimination final between Phillip Island and Yarram. After recent rain, ground conditions were slippery with patches of mud and surface water. The well-drilled Phillip Island side came out fired up and their enthusiasm transcended to the scoreboard as they outplayed the young Demons in the first quarter. Their backline was ruthless, disallowing any score by the opposition in a great effort. The game was effectively over by half time as the Bulldogs put on a fantastic display of wet weather football. The last quarter began with Tim Van Cuylenberg taking a solid mark and slotting his fifth goal for the match. A great team effort by the Island was rewarded when Michael Mantiet kicked truly for another goal. Yarram managed to add some respectability to the scoreboard scoring their first and second goal in the last quarter, but it was all Phillip Island as they cruised to a comfortable victory. Jarrod Black put the icing on the cake by selling a dummy and running around his opponent to goal and see the Bulldogs run out 86 point winners and proceed to the semi final at Dalyston on Sunday. Phillip Island 14.15.99 d Yarram 2.1.13. Phillip Island goals: T. Van Cuylenburg 5, B. Johnston 2, J. Black 2, M. Manteit 2, E. Richards 1, T. Sandbach 1, S. Taylor 1. Phillip Island best: A. Froud, E. Richards, J. Black, T. Van Cuylenburg, S. Taylor, C. Wood. Yarram goals: C. Barlow 1, D. Chaiphon 1. Yarram best: T. Holt, B. Martin, L. Turner, P. Baltruschaitis, D. Chaiphon, J. Thomson.

Island sends ’Burra packing PHILLIP Island and Korumburra-Bena faced off in the third versus sixth elimination final at Foster. The ground had deteriorated after three games of football which made for wet and muddy conditions. The Island showed they were there to play, with a running goal to Beau Vernon in the opening minute, followed by a set shot goal through Murdoch. K-B tightened up after this and play became much more congested with the conditions playing a part. They made use of the strong wind, with Paterson converting from a set shot, before Alger ran onto a loose ball over the back for an easy major from the goal square. For K-B, youngster Fitzpatrick was showing his older counterparts how it was done, and Nunziato stood tall in the backline. The Island side was having trouble delivering the ball past half forward due to the tricky wind. They were made to pay for their mistakes up field, as Maskell got on the end of a kick forward and snapped truly to give Korumburra-Bena a nine point advantage at quarter time. Phillip Island looked confident at the beginning of the second quarter with a strong breeze behind their backs. The Island’s Price continued his recent form, winning the battle in the ruck and helping his team-

Got him: Korumburra-Bena’s L. Allott swoops on Phillip Island’s J. Mann as KB team-mate C. Maskell runs in. mates around the ground. The backline, led by Zak Vernon, worked overtime all quarter and kept K-B to one behind for the term. They looked to have the better of the Island towards the end of the quarter, but players such as Riky and Dykes held strong and weathered the storm. At half time the match was evenly poised, with the Island holding onto a seven point lead. Korumburra-Bena came out after half time full of vigour and kicked a goal in the opening minute through Alger. Docherty provided attacking rebound from the backline for the Island,

which would prove priceless in this contest. Fitzpatrick continued to win plenty of the ball for K-B, and was well supported by Hopkins and Paterson. A great tackle from behind for holding the ball by Dykes gave him a shot on goal, which he duly converted. Fighting against the wind, another goal for the Island would give them a huge advantage going into the ﬁnal stanza. After a few minutes of tight play Murdoch managed a freakish goal off the side of his boot after an attempt at mark. Price continued to show up one of the Alberton League’s ﬁnest, Bradley, winning

the majority of taps and taking numerous grabs. A miraculous snap around the body from KB’s Maskell gave them a sniff, but the Island looked to be in control. Terlich was rewarded for his hard work throughout the match, ﬁnishing off a great team play by kicking the ball straight over the goal umpires head. K-B were not going down without a ﬁght and responded with a snap from Alger for his third goal. For Korumburra-Bena, Fitzpatrick, Hopkins and Smith never gave up whilst the two Vernon’s and Price were the best contributors in an overall team effort from the Phillip Island

Bulldogs. Next week they take on Fish Creek in the semi ﬁnal at Dalyston on Sunday in what should be another enthralling contest. Phillip Island 8.9.57 d Korumburra 6.4.40. Phillip Island goals: S. Murdoch 3, B. Vernon 1, C. Terlich 1, J. Dykes 1, J. Weir 1, S. McDonnell 1. Phillip Island best: B. Vernon, M. Price, Z. Vernon, C. Terlich, J. Dykes, S. Docherty. Korumburra-Bena goals: D. Alger 3, C. Maskell 2, S. Paterson 1. Korumburra-Bena best: B. Fitzpatrick, J. Hopkins, T. Smith, R. Nunziato, M. Bradley, S. Paterson.

• UNDER 18s

Toora’s hope wins TOORA’S only team in the ﬁnals gave the club a boost as they defeated Dalyston in their Under 18s elimination ﬁnal at Stony Creek on Sunday.

Toora finished just below Dalyston on the ladder due to a slightly lower percentage, but this didn’t stop them from giving them a 31 point lesson in football. Toora’s young men will take on Yarram, in what must be seen as a winnable match, in the first semi final at Meeniyan this Sunday. The Toora & District goalkickers and best players were not provided to The Star and are not on the website, so perhaps it was a team effort. Indeed the club kicked two goals in the first quarter, four in the second, two in the third and two in the fourth showing a consistent approach to the Under 18s: Toora’s Samuel Whatley looks for options after marking in their elimination final match. victory. For Dalyston, Jesse Connell led their goalkicking efforts with three. Dalyston kicked one goal in the first quarter, three in the second, one YARRAM will advance to who landed third on the ladder and semi final against Toora at Dalyston, in the third and none in the last. will now be forced to watch from the while Foster’s next game will be Toora & District 10.7.67 d Da- a semi final after outlasting sidelines. round one next year. lyston 5.6.36. Foster in their thirds elimiYarram put in an inspired effort, Yarram 5.8.38 d Foster 3.7.25. Toora & District goals: not sup- nation final last week. and will be sure to have raised some Yarram goals: D. Coulthard 3, L. Le Blanc 1, H. Watt 1. plied. The young Demons got off to eyebrows in the Toora camp. David Coulthard kicked three Yarram best: M. Clavarino, S. Toora & District best: not sup- a great start, kicking three goals to for the winners, with Michael Green Rendell, J. Anderson, B. Davis, M. one in the first quarter to gain the plied. standing up for Foster, kicking two. Mason, A. Holt. Dalyston goals: J. Connell 3, A. ascendancy. Matthew Clavarino was the best Foster goals: M. Green 2, D. WilFoster wrestled the game back Ridley 1, T. Davey 1. for Yarram, the youngster got his side liams 1. into their favour after the first Dalyston best: M. Howell, N. change, but could not follow through up and about and eventually over the Foster best: W. Aitken, D. VanRidley, J. Connell, J. Coldebella, R. with their efforts. line with some great play. dyke, M. Green, M. Allott, B. Tilley, The loss ends the year for Foster, The Demons now advance to a J. Moore. Beaton, D. Van Agtmaal.

Yarram hold off Foster by 13

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Fishy too good for Tarwin FISH CREEK has held off Tarwin in a low scoring match on Saturday.

Going down: Tarwin was no match for Fish Creek on the weekend. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

Tarwin’s season has finished on a sour note, with a default win in the last round and now an elimination at the hands of their rivals. Fish Creek’s unprecedented win over Foster last week, married with their performance on Saturday, has set the scene for the club to have a genuine tilt at this year’s premiership. The Kangaroos’ cheer squad was very pleased with their efforts on the weekend, despite not many goals being kicked on the day. Lachie Park was the best for the winners, operating smoothly around the ground all day. Blake Anderson was also handy, providing a target up forward and chipping in with a couple of goals. The first quarter was a struggle, with neither side able to gain the upper hand in a goalless quarter. Fish Creek were employing the same tenacity at the ball, and willingness to work hard when without it that allowed them to get on top. At half time they had kicked away, and were 18 points up. Tarwin were working just as hard, but things were not going the Sharks’ way as they struggled to keep up with the firing Fish Creek. It was going to require a huge effort from the eventual losers, but they started to get the ball rolling in the third, and kicked three goals to one to have them within eight points at the last change. It was anyone’s game going into the fourth quarter, but Fish Creek kicked the only goal to steal victory. They’ll take on Phillip Island next week at Dalyston. The Bulldogs are playing well and will challenge the form side of the competition in their semi final. Fish Creek 6.9.45 d Tarwin 4.5.29 Fish Creek goals: J. Rouda 3, B. Anderson 2, M. Livingstone 1. Fish Creek best: L. Park, R. Smith, T. Manne, B. Anderson, N. Barry, J. Rouda. Tarwin goals: T. Cameron 1, J. Dowling 1, N. McRae 1, J. Cann 1. Tarwin best: T. Cameron, S. McMicking, A. Jelbart, J. McKenzie-Edwards, K. Holden, B. Launder.

Stars of past premierships

THE STARS of the Leongatha Football Club’s 1960 and 70 premiership teams returned last week to be honoured for their efforts.

Ladies committee and netballers put on food for the former players at half time of the senior game. Most of the men still have a strong afﬁliation with the club, but some had made longer journeys to be there. The 1970s side has been revered as one of the best the club has ever had, after making their way into the LVFL two years earlier. A song sung by Ian ‘Spider’ McKinnon was one of the highlights of the night, as he looked at the lighter side of his career.

Premiership photo: (back, from left) Laurie Maloney, Ian McKinnon, Graham Crofts, Tony Johnston, Brian Salmon, Mick Brown, David Boag, (middle) Murray Holderhead, Col Byatt, Terry Benton, Rob Fennell, Keith Kuhne, Tony Ireland and (front) Bruce Pearce.

• RESERVES

Stony screams home STONY Creek’s Reserves team survived their elimination ﬁnal against Foster on Sunday at their home ground.

They will now play Fish Creek at Meeniyan in the first semi final this Sunday. The first quarter was relatively even on the scoreboard, with each team kicking one goal, but Stony ahead due to three points. Foster took the lead in the second as they booted another two goals while Stony could only manage one goal and another three behinds. But it was to be Stony’s day and a solid three goals in the third while they kept the Tigers goalless made the difference. The fourth was a celebration quarter for the Lions as they booted another three majors and kept the Tigers to a measly point. The battle of the Creeks is sure to be hotly contested as the teams finished third and fourth on the ladder respectively. Stony Creek 8.10.58 d Foster 3.4.22 Stony Creek goals: D. Rodwell 2, D. Burge 2, L. Byrnes 1, M. Davies 1, P. Boyle 1, M. Luscombe 1. Stony Creek best: R. McKnight, P. Boyle, A. Marty, A. Verboon, B. McKnight, D. Bowman. Foster goals: D. Smith 1, K. Lawrence 1, P. Hutchison 1 Foster best: J. Williams, M. Andrews, S. Mills, M. Lothian, E. Davies, B. Coates.

Nice kick: B. Mitchell (35) gets a pat on the head for his goal for Fish Creek.

Watching on: Bob Deering, Frank Welsford, Jack Digby and Graham Elliott had a good time watching the current senior team.

Lions win: Stony Creek’s Ryan Hutchinson and two Foster opponents. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

• RESERVES

Fishy eliminates Phillip Island Phillip Island challenged Fish Creek in the Reserves Elimination Final at Foster on Saturday, but went down in a great contest. For Fish Creek, regular senior player Park was prominent, and was well supported by Bawden and Mueller. Scoring was halted for the rest of the quarter as the number of contests built up. Murphy continued to excel for the Bulldogs, who were unable to convert on their forward entries. On the other hand, Fish Creek made the most of their opportunities and deserved the handy lead they took into half time. But Fish Creek once again had Phillip Island’s measure, producing back to back goals to regain the advantage. It was always going to be tough for Phillip Island to come from behind against the wind, and this wind advantage proved

too much as Fish Creek managed the only goal of the quarter. In a scrappy quarter of football compared to the rest of the match, the Bulldogs could only manage a solitary behind at the midway point of the term, whilst Fish Creek were able to produce a goal to seal the deal. So the Phillip Island Reserves side’s season is over and Fish Creek live to ﬁght another day. Fish Creek 8.4.52 d Phillip Island 6.7.43 Fish Creek goals: S. Smith 2, B. Mitchell 2, C. Brown 1, C. Bawden 1, B. Roberts 1, C. Park 1. Fish Creek best: C. Bawden, P. Mueller, C. Park, S. Ellicott, A. Ireland, L. Pratt. Phillip Island goals: S. Huther 2, J. Turner 2, L. Piera 1, J. Docherty 1. Phillip Island best: K. Murphy, B. Hale, B. Richardson, J. Docherty, J. Emery, K. Taylor.

Champions: Darryl Sullivan, Tony Ireland and Alec Allen watched the senior game with much enthusiasm.

Catching up: Ron Burrows and Bill Fennell enjoyed the chance to relive some old memories.

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On your marks: bikes line-up for another event at the motocross at Outtrim.

Ready for action: Jack Burge and James Van Den Borne are both members of the Korumburra Motorcycle Club.

Korumburra Motorcycle Club hosted round six of the Gippsland Centre championships at Outtrim over the weekend with plenty of highlights, thrills and spills. See page 42.

Keen to succeed PETE Kyle rides motorbikes for the challenge of combining speed and skill.

He recently came second in the Victorian Motocross Championships, suggesting that it is a challenge he ﬁnds attainable. The 22-year-old started racing in 2007 out of the Korumburra Racing Club, and says he is always keen to win. “I’ve always been competitive at whatever I do,” he said. The four round series ended on Sunday at Rosebud, with Kyle coming in third on the day to clinch his second spot. “I fell off a few times, it wasn’t great weather but I kept trying,” he said. The placing has come thanks to Kyle’s attitude towards the sport, something he takes very seriously. “Sometimes my mates will be out partying, and I’ll be at home resting up which is hard, but I have to do it,” he said. Kyle is also aiming for success in the Gippsland Regional championships, where he is currently second. The rider says that he has great support that allows him to compete, and would one day like to do the job full time. “I’ve got some great sponsors, I wouldn’t be able to do it without them,” he said.

Knights Honda donated his bikes two CRF 450s - one for training and one for race day. Evans Petroleum keeps them going with petrol, while the Austral Hotel pays entry fees for the young rider. Andy Koolen from Koolen’s contractors makes tracks for Kyle to practice on, and also turns mechanic on race day. “My mum and girlfriend have been good too, washing my gear and putting up with me being nervous before the race.” A lack of serious injury has also kept Kyle on the bike, which means he can spend more time training and competing. “I’ve been pretty lucky, I always seem to bounce,” he said with a laugh. “It (getting injured) is always in the back of your mind, but you’ve just got to put it behind you and move on,” Kyle said. The aim for the rider is to eventually reach the National Titles, but Kyle is keeping focused and not getting too far ahead of himself. “If I got there I’d be riding with a few Ready to go: Pete Kyle does not have any pre-race superstitions, he just jumps on the bike and takes of the people I idolise, but I need to pick off. up a few sponsors yet,” he said.