The Great Southern Star - February 20, 2018

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Smashing success: from left, Outtrim’s Violet and April Jolly had a fun-filled day at the Meeniyan Garlic Festival on Saturday.

GARLIC HIT Meeniyan’s festival thrives again THOUSANDS enjoyed the gastronomic delights and the family fun feast at the Meeniyan Garlic Festival on Saturday.

Some 7000 people descended on the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve for the festival’s second year, which boasted celebrity cooking demonstrations, local producers and market stalls to get all tongues salivating.

More than 30 percent of patrons travelled from Melbourne for the event while another 35 percent ventured from outside of South Gippsland, providing a massive boost to the local economy.

Festival chair David Jones said the day drew a fantastic crowd and spirits were Day well done: Meeniyan Garlic Festival organiser David Jones high at the fastcracking open one of Loch Distillery’s limited edition garlic beers. growing event.

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we love to create for our local crowd, but we also market widely to attract newcomers to showcase our amazing ‘land of plenty’,” Mr Jones said.

“Our beaches are well known and with the growing group of quality food producers, we are proud to promote our position as a major food bowl and diverse tourism destination. It is great to see surrounding towns have collaborated and enjoyed the economic flow on from the festival as well. We also used social media in new ways this year which reached different demographics.”

The event saw Pastuso Restaurant’s Alejandro Saravia and CODA Restaurant’s Adam D’Sylva put on cooking demonstrations for the large crowd, while local musical entertainment provided food for ears across the day.

Local food companies also banded together to create original products for the event.

Prom Country Ice Creamery made a limited edition garlic and salted caramel ice cream while Gippsland Jersey mastered its garlic milkshake recipe for punters.

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Leongatha and Wonthaggi Police attended the Shingler Street address around 9am with a warrant to seize the drugs.

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Highway crashes EMERGENCY services responded to two car accidents in South Gippsland last week.

Leongatha Police attended an accident at Crightons Hill on the Strzelecki Highway, Leongatha on Wednesday morning.

A 40 year old Korumburra man lost control of his car on the way to Mirboo North around 10.40am.

Police also attended an accident on Friday morning when a 19 year old Waratah North woman crashed her car on Commercial Street in Korumburra.

The driver lost concentration while driving at 7.45am and hit the median strip outside The Middle Hotel, taking out a street sign before running into a tree.

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Olympic games support from Leongatha

By Tom Hertig SINCE the beginning of the Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea on February 9, Leongatha’s Norma Bellingham has been soaking up the coverage of the games and its athletes.

The volume of the television is noticeable as Norma waits to see her grandson Phillip Bellingham at the start of the cross-country skiing race.

“It’s very difficult for me to know when my grandson will be on television and I do not want to miss it! My technique is to let the television stay on all day to be sure to be there at the right time,’’ she said.

At just 26 years old, Phil is participating in his second Winter Olympics. Going in he was confident of his medal chances in the discipline.

On Norma’s coffee table, family photos are everywhere, in the middle are newspaper ar-

ticles about her grandson.

“Of course, I am very proud of him, and if my husband was still here, he would have been very proud too!’’ Immersed in old family albums, Norma remembers the beginnings of her grandson in the discipline.

“Phillip’s father, Russell, is a instructor at Mount Beauty School Camp at the base of Falls Creek ski fields, It’s thanks to his father’s job Phillip was able to grow up in the mountains.”

“Russell has always done cross-country skiing, Phillip’s mother Anne too. Phillip started skiing at age 3, or even earlier! We can really say that he has skied all his life,” she said.

After competing at his first World Championships in 2013, the athlete participated a year later in the Sochi Winter Games.

On Friday, February 16 while Bellingham missed a medal he was ranked 77th out of more than 120 athletes at the Men’s 15km free.

Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie congratulated Phil, who finished above his Huge support: Norma Bellingham, grandmother of Olympic Winter Games participant Phil Bellingham, was watching keenly as Phil competed in the men’s 15km cross country free ski World Cup rankings in Friday’s event.

We wish him the best for the future! event in PyeongChang, South Korea.

Mirboo North fume over harvesting VICFORESTS don’t plan on clear felling the Mirboo North remaining habitat areas until at least June and the Mirboo North community is outraged.

Mirboo North resident Grant O’Neill was furious when he received a generic email from a VicForests tactical planning acting manager addressing him as a stakeholder after all the communication he has had with VicForests personally.

Mr O’Neill said the email was sent out to around 30 other residents informing them the areas available for harvesting are determined under Victoria’s forest management zoning scheme, not

by VicForests.

After receiving the email from VicForests,

Mr O’Neill has written letters to the premier down.

In his letter he wrote, “The timber industry has to listen to the old loggers, the Millers and the elders before all our forests are lost to plantation timber.

“If this clear felling is to proceed and someone gets hurt protesting who do the people sue?

What individuals from the premier down?”

Mr O’Neill said nobody is against the timber industry, 100 percent we all use wood.

“Sixty years ago the industry was calling for more trees to be planted, now look at what is happening, hypocritical, distortional, multinationals stripping the worlds old growth forests before we even know what they hold,” he said.

Mr O’Neill concluded his letter with “Af-

ter all, we are only the stakeholders who can see what’s at stake with our remaining habitat areas.”

Since October 2017, Preserve our Forests Mirboo North and District (POF) volunteers with the help of local experts and naturalist groups have undertaken ecological surveys of the three Mirboo North logging coupes.

Historical data and local anecdotal observations allowed the team to target the surveys.

“The greatest threat to all species is habitat loss,” POF committee member Marg Thomas said.

“By logging these forests and removing critical habitat, we are reducing resource availability, altering natural territories, reducing genetic diversity and increasing competition for remaining

resources.”

POF biodiversity survey coordinator Susan Koci said, “Our team and the Latrobe Valley Field Naturalists have confirmed anecdotal sightings of Greater Gliders by observing these remarkable creatures during night surveys.

“Greater Gliders are classified as a Victorian threatened species and are federally listed as vulnerable Matters of National Environmental Significance.”

Strzelecki koalas living in Mirboo North’s forests are also under threat from logging, with no protection measures required in Gippsland.

Federation University released findings that the DNA of South Gippsland (Strzelecki) koalas shows that these animals are genetically distinct and more diverse than other Victorian koalas.

Young leaders congratulated Attractions protected

By Tayla Kershaw LOCAL councils are taking action to safeguard tourist attractions from climate change.

South Gippsland Shire Council has a number of high risk fire areas – Koonwarra, Nyora (near Cherry Tree Road and McDonalds Track), Walkerville, Waratah Bay and Venus Bay. These have been determined by the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Emergency Management Victoria (EMV).

To protect these areas, council installed a Municipal Emergency Management Plan.

Subsequently, a heatwave plan, a flood emergency plan and a municipal fire management plan were developed.

EMV promotes the community to be responsible for its own actions on severe, extreme and code red fire danger days, and when a heat health alert is issued.

Wilson’s Promontory National Park is closed on code red days.

Coal Creek Community Park and Heritage Museum has a heat and fire danger policy, and is closed on total fire ban and code red days.

The park coordinator also has discretion to close the whole or parts of the park if it determined the conditions are not safe for the public or staff.

People are encouraged to download the Emergency Victoria app, and follow council on social media, which is actively updated.

Council also works with event organisers to consider appropriate arrangements during severe weather occasions.

School leaders: back from left, Tate, Amelia, Divya, Molly, Mya, Belinda, Jaime, front from The location and type of event are considered when left, Dominic, Farah, Ashleigh, Finn, Alice, Baia, Rex and Sam were named in St Joseph’s warnings are issued.

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Event organisers are also encouraged to complete

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a risk assessment and emergency management plan, which outlines procedures to combat safety risks.

Council has a responsibility to ensure all council owned or managed properties adhere to fire reduction, and also has a designated place of last resort, which is the Sandy Point Community Centre.

This building is maintained to appropriate standards and is audited each year by the CFA. Tourist accommodation promotes the place of last resort.

In Bass Coast, visitor information centres keep visitors informed of emergencies, warnings and incidents by providing information about road closures, bushfire risk, and how to stay up to date.

Phillip Island Nature Parks and the GP track have compiled their own emergency management plans.

The State Coal Mine recently became involved in plan to endorse solar panels. The Energy Innovation Co-op aims to make renewable energy available to all community groups, starting with the installation of solar panels at Wonthaggi’s top tourist attraction.

Council also has overlays related to planning permits, which identifies risks of bush fire and flood before developing land.

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The ceremony was presided over by principal Ronan O’Mahoney and Parish priest Fr Manny Lomagno.

The ceremony, held at the beginning of the school’s weekly assembly on Friday, saw the school captains, vice captains, liturgy captains and house captains called forward to accept their badges, take their leadership commitment oath and receive a blessing.

The 2018 school captains for St Joseph’s are Finn Wilkinson and Alice Mabilia.

Principal Ronan O’Mahoney said he was

proud of the efforts of all his students and had no doubt that those who took on these leadership positions would represent their school admirably.

“All students at St Joseph’s are encouraged to develop and demonstrate leadership skills. Student leadership teaches respect and responsibility, for ourselves and for fellow students, staff and parents. It’s a great way to contribute to the successes of the school community,” he said.

At St Joseph’s, school leaders’ duties range from public speaking at school events to active involvement in school activities, and encouraging the involvement of other students.

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Rea has won five of the last six WorldSBK races at Phillip Island, but he knows that everyone is starting from scratch again next week.

“It’s the beauty of this time of year because everyone is so excited, and motivation for everyone is charged – they all believe it could be their year.

“Personally, it’s always super special at Phillip Island, and to start last year with wins in Australia in front of my friends and family – that was a weekend that really sticks in my mind.”

Rea, who spends time in the off-season at Phillip Island in the home he shares with his Phillip Island wife Tatia and sons Jake, 4, and Tyler was out and about on the weekend enjoying riding with the Phillip Island cycle group.

He was given the “keys” to the Phillip Island circuit and some of his local cycling mates were thrilled to do a few laps around the track on Sunday morning, a big change from their usual Sunday circuit.

Rea is pretty handy on the pedals as well, giving age National time trial champion Stefan Kirsch a run for his money in the third lap sprint.

Rea will be in action this weekend along with Aussie wildcards, Yamaha pair Wayne Maxwell and Daniel Falzon, as well as Troy Herfoss (Honda).

The 18-lap WorldSSP race will begin at 1.30pm on Sunday, with even more Aussies to cheer on: championship regulars Anthony West and Lachlan Epis, as well as local wildcard Tom Toparis. All three will be Kawasaki mounted.

Twelve support races will also double as the opening round of the 2018 Australian championship for superbike, supersport, supersport 300 and YMF R3 Cup competitors,

Special treat: the Star’s manager Tony Giles, right, caught up for a chat and a bike ride with local cyclists on the GP track at Phillip Island on Sunday with three-time World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea ahead of Rea’s tilt at another World Superbike title.

Entries for Australian superbikes have topped 50, including the comeback king Troy Bayliss.

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The Wakley Sculptors owner was without internet or a business line after construction of the Lance Creek Water Connection tore through cables to his property last month.

“Telstra ended up fixing the line on February 13.

We finally have everything up and running as normal again,” Mr Wakley said.

“It has been four weeks since the damage was done and a Telstra technician told me that four lengths of the line were cut out by the pipeline. It was completely severed.”

Mr Wakley said he will look for compensation and said he believes workers for South Gippsland Water failed to call ‘dial before you dig’ to ensure the area did not contain cables prior to the construction.

“I am currently in talks with my solicitor and

we are trying to calculate how much I can seek to claim,” he said.

“Over 100 calls to my business were diverted to our mobiles here and many of the cemeteries I work for were unable to get through to us.”

Work on the pipeline at Jumbunna commenced last October and will run 20 kilometres to connect Lance Creek Reservoir with the Korumburra Water Treatment Plant, a second section of the pipe wil connect Korumburra to the Poowong Water Treatment Plant.

“It is such a big project, I cannot believe they did not think to do the ‘dial before you dig’,” Mr Wakley said.

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - PAGE 5

Crightons Hill claims another driver EMERGENCY services responded to two car accidents in South Gippsland last week.

Leongatha Police attended an accident at Crightons Hill on the Strzelecki Highway, Leongatha on Wednesday morning.

A 40 year old Korumburra man lost control of his car on the way to Mirboo North around 10.40am.

Police said the driver crossed over the right side of the road and hit the guard rail. The car bounced off the rail and hit the back of a milk tanker.

The truck received only minor damage, however the Korumburra man sustained minor injuries and was taken to Leongatha Hospital for observation but was not admitted.

The cause of the accident is unknown, how-

ever wet and windy conditions may have been a factor in the crash, police said.

Police said the car was not roadworthy. Police are investigating whether or not its condition may have played part in the crash.

Police also attended an accident on Friday morning when a 19 year old Waratah North woman crashed her car on Commercial Street in Korumburra.

The driver lost concentration while driving at 7.45am and hit the median strip outside The Middle Hotel, taking out a street sign before running into a tree.

Police and paramedics attended the scene.

Police said while the young driver did not have any injuries, she did return a blood alcohol reading of .067.

The P plater was fined $467 and has had her Crightons crash: a Korumburra man crashed his car on Crightons Hill, Strzelecki Highway, license suspended for six months.

Leongatha North, on Wednesday during wet and windy conditions.

SESI investors expected to recoup their money

By Brad Lester INVESTORS in a former South Gippsland company that entered receivership in February 2009 are yet to receive back the full amount of their investments.

Craig Shepard and Mark Korda of KordaMentha were appointed receivers and managers of SESI on February 11, 2009. All deposits were frozen immediately upon their appointment.

About 5500 account holders, mostly from South Gippsland, were owed $178 million.

The latest distribution of money to inves-

tors was in June 2017, totalling around $3.5 million.

That twentieth distribution to investors brought the total distribution to date to about 97 cents in the dollar or $172 million.

KordaMentha had earlier forecast a return of between 80 and 85 cents in the dollar.

Another – and final distribution – is expected in the middle of this year.

“It’s a really positive outcome overall for investors who have continued to be patient and supportive throughout this difficult process,” Mr Shepard said.

With the majority of SESI’s assets now having been realised, a further potential recovery of funds could come from SESI’s participation in a class action related to some of the cash

equivalent assets SESI previously held.

The majority of funds recovered so far have been retrieved from SESI’s loan portfolio.

SESI’s directors asked the trustees of the company’s debenture trust deed to appoint receivers and managers to protect the interests of investors after SESI was affected by: • the Federal Government’s decision to exclude companies like SESI from the bank deposit guarantee scheme; • write-downs on its loan portfolio, particularly following the default of a loan of $18.8 million advanced to Premier Village Developments for a retirement village at Tarneit near Werribee; and • SESI’s $17.6 million investment in collateralised debt obligations being impaired by

the falling economy in the United States at the time.

SESI’s headquarters were in Korumburra and it had regional offices in Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Cowes, Yarram and Sale. It was attached to law firm Birch, Ross and Barlow and its five directors were lawyers.

Approximately half of SESI’s loans were for property in Gippsland, with the remainder mostly for Melbourne and other parts of Victoria.

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Garlic a hit Continued from page 1.

Loch Distillery also came to the table with its smoked garlic beer.

Children were spoilt for choice with the addition of balloon soccer that proved to be a huge hit.

Age old favourites like billycart races, sack races and treasure hunts were popular while both young and old joined in the community project of making garlic lanterns under the guidance of international festival artist Amanda Diamond.

Visitors took advantage of the free parking and shuttle buses at Stony Creek and spilled into the main street where the Market Square housed an arts and craft precinct.

“As with all community events, they would not exist without the amazing support of local volunteers and generous sponsorship from local businesses,” Mr Jones said.

“We are grateful to all those who helped make Saturday a success.”

Garlic growers: from left, Gerdavale Garlic’s Denham Noom, Bas Swart and Keira Noom had a fantastic day at the Meeniyan Garlic Festival.

Garlic galore: Mirboo Farm’s Kirsten Jones celebrated the success of Meeniyan’s Garlic Festival on Saturday at Meeniyan Recreation Reserve.

Guest chef: head chef of CODA, Adam D’Sylva put on a cracking demonstration on Saturday afternoon at the Meeniyan Garlic Festival. Photo courtesy of Ken Spence Photography

Selling sausages: from left, Stony Creek Football Netball Club’s Andrea Funnell, Mark Le Page and Natalie Goodfellow sold garlicky sausages at the festival.

Garlic goodness: from left, Ranceby’s Damian, Laney and Tierney enjoyed the Gippsland Jersey garlic milkshakes at the festival on Saturday.

Volunteers unite: from left, Stuart Evans and John Mackie with Mr Mackie’s 1963 Wolse- Shake surprise: from left, Steve Ronalds and Sarah McNair from Gippsland Jersey with ley on display at Meeniyan Garlic Festival. their famous garlic milkshake.

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Natural feast: from left, Claudia Giordano and Hyungwook Park of Gippsland Natural put on a delicious barbecue at Meeniyan Garlic Festival.

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Wind farm study to cost council $33,600

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is proposing to spend $33,600 on an independent assessment of noise produced by the turbines at Bald Hills Wind Farm.

A report before the February 28 council meeting recommends councillors approve the appointment of consultants James C. Smith and Associates to undertake an investigation detailed in a confidential plan.

The action was ordered by the Supreme Court, after neighbours of the Tarwin Lower wind farm were dissatisfied with council officers initially assessing noise levels with their ears only and finding no noise issues.

Council chief executive officer Tim Tamlin has been ordered to address the Supreme Court on March 20 and explain what action council has taken so far to comply with a court order to investigate noise levels at the wind farm.

The report to next week’s council meeting states that on September 14 last year, council instructed its lawyers to identify a suitably qualified independent investigator to undertake the investigation.

“On 2 November 2017, the investigator suggested by council’s lawyers was briefed and an investigation proposal and quote were requested,” the council report states.

“Unfortunately due to the investigator’s prior commitments, these were not forthcoming in time to be received by council at its December 2017 Ordinary Meeting of Council, as was originally intended.

“A draft plan was received in December 2017 and instructions were given to proceed to a full investigation plan with an articulation of costs to undertake the work detailed.

“The proposal and quote have now been received and are presented to council for endorsement.”

The report stated the recommendation before

council ensured “a comprehensive investigation process that will be undertaken by a highly experienced independent public health consultant.

“The importance of an independent process cannot be understated. Ratepayers, the complainants, the wind farm operator and ultimately the council have an interest in the outcome of the investigation.”

Mr Tamlin told The Star the plan was determined as confidential under s.77(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1989, on the grounds that it relates to s.89(2)(f) - legal advice. This is to protect the confidential information of the legal matter.

“Once the investigation is complete, council will receive a report on the outcome. Its form is yet to be determined,” he said.

Cr Don Hill said the confidential report needed to be confidential due to it containing quotations.

“There is nothing else of interest to ratepayers that is not contained in the open report in the agenda,” he said.

An advertisement in last week’s Star by Bald Hills Wind Farm stated its noise assessment had found turbines complied with daytime noise regulations as outlined in its planning permit.

“The wind farm is also compliant with noise regulations at night for 12 of the 13 locations assessed under its endorsed monitoring program,” the ad stated.

Of the location not compliant, noise levels were slightly above compliance levels, but people would not be able to perceive the difference between wind farm noise at this location compared to locations that were compliant.

The wind farm will now implement a noise mitigation strategy and achieve compliance.

The advertisement also stated its two year Bat and Avifauna Management Plan Implementation Report had been endorsed by the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

The wind farm said turbines would not threaten the survival of bats and birds of concern, such as the Orange-Bellied Parrot.

Robbed of cops Cannabis captured MP pleas for more police SOUTH Gippsland needs more police to deal with rising crime, according to Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien.

He raised concerns about police presence in South Gippsland in State Parliament recently, revealing that on most weeknights the area from Welshpool to Phillip Island is serviced by just three police vehicles.

Mr O’Brien called on the State Government to increase police numbers across the South Gippsland and Bass Coast regions after a spate of high profile crimes and rising crime statistics in the region.

“The latest crime statistics released in December showed crime in South Gippsland Shire increased 17.8 per cent year on year. This is consistent with the trend over the last three or four years and the Andrews Labor Government seems to be doing nothing about it,” Mr O’Brien said.

“We’ve had a number of high profile burglaries or aggravated burglaries in the last couple of weeks and there are indications that criminals are taking advantage of lack of police presence.

“It concerns me greatly that on most weeknights there are just two divisional vans and one other car operating in the region stretching from Phillip Island to Welshpool. Over such a great area there is obviously potential for crime to be committed and police to be at least half an hour away.”

Mr O’Brien said he had met with businesses and residents from throughout the region recently who have raised concern about the lack of visible police presence and availability overnight.

“Our local police do a great job but there are simply not enough of them. While we are generally a peaceful and low crime area, there are unfortunately criminals who are taking advantage of that fact,” he said.

“Many of them appear to be coming in from the outer south eastern suburbs and hitting soft targets in places like Korumburra and Poowong.

“It’s been estimated since the introduction of the ‘two-up’ policy that the number of police shifts has fallen by as much as 30 per cent in South Gippsland Shire and the government has done nothing to make up for the short fall.

“The Andrews Labor Government seems to think that crime isn’t really an issue – it’s played down the extent of gang crime in Melbourne’s outer suburbs and it’s done little about growing juvenile crime or to address our weak bail and sentencing laws.

“I’m calling on the Andrews Labor Government to increase numbers of police in our region to ensure a visible presence, including at night, in our communities and on our roads.”

The Star contacted the office of Victorian Police Minister Lisa Neville but did not received a comment.

A RESIDENTIAL home in Leongatha was raided last Tuesday, February 13 when police seized a crop of marijuana.

Leongatha and Wonthaggi Police attended the Shingler Street address around 9am with a warrant to seize the drugs.

Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit said hydroponically grown plants were found on the property and people did appear to be residing within the home.

“We attended the scene in the morning and did not leave until 1pm,” Sergeant Michael O’Brien said.

“We cannot say how many plants were found at the address as it is an ongoing investigation.”

Police are urging the public to assist with the investigation and anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Shingler seizure: Police attended a property on Leongatha’s Shingler Street last Tuesday, February 13, to seize a crop of cannabis.

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Philippe du Plessis, Managing Director for South Gippsland Water said “This summer has seen the Corporation challenged with dam water quality, warm dry weather conditions and high use. High water demands have seen storages de-

cline at Korumburra, now sitting within water restriction trigger levels at 63 percent (as at Friday 16/2/18).

The Corporation will commence pumping a supplementary water supply from the Tarwin River over the next week to assist in meeting water demands.

Over the past 10 years, Korumburra has been subject to Stage Two water restrictions in 2013 and 2016 and 2017 and supplementary water has been activated most years. Should restrictions be implemented in 2018, South Gippsland Water will move straight to Stage Two. Mr du Plessis continued, “Construction for the Lance Creek Water Connection is underway and scheduled for completion by next summer.

This $43M project will see Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora connected to the Lance Creek Reservoir and Water Treatment Plant and a more secure water supply. Mr du Plessis continued, “Once the connection to Lance Creek is complete, data indicates that Korumburra will not require staged water restrictions as currently experienced”.

In the interim, customers are encouraged to activate water efficient practices at home and work and to be mindful of the Permanent Water Saving Rules which are in place year round, for all townships.

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Preserve the reserve

By Tayla Kershaw RESIDENTS of Inverloch’s Albert Ruttle Estate want to see the integrity of estate’s wetland reserve preserved.

The residents say they were blindsided when two large blocks encompassing the wetlands were sold recently. They believed the wetlands were public land.

An online petition, containing more than 1570 signatures, was presented to Bass Coast Shire Council at the community connection session on February 14.

The petition called for council to show evidence of how the open space contribution can become housing lots, and to replace a public access sign to the wetlands, which disappeared just weeks before the blocks went up for sale.

In 1992, the Victorian Planning Panel supported a proposal to develop the land into housing lots. However planning controls were put into place to protect the wetlands as common property.

Resident Peter Ghys said the sale came as a shock, but he hoped it would not come as a detriment to the environment.

The original planning permit for the estate approved 30 housing blocks, and the private sale would directly affect the common property status.

“The new owners bought both blocks. We believe the new owners are environmentally conscious and will abide by the covenants.

What worries us is that if they later sell one of the blocks, we don’t know what could happen,” Mr Ghys said.

“If the reserve is developed as housing lots, then the number of housing lots within the estate will unlawfully increase to 32. We are swinging on the hope that there is supposed to be an endorsed plan for the whole subdivision.

This document may not exist, as (Bass Coast Shire) council can’t locate it.”

Council’s acting manager strategy and growth Noel Creed said the endorsed plan formed part of the 2002 planning permit.

“I can advise that a search of council’s archive record system has failed to locate the 2002 endorsed plan,” he said.

“The site is under private ownership and any future development must consider the applicable planning controls and restrictions as detailed on the properties title document.

“If a future development triggers the neces-

sity for planning approval, the application will be assessed in accordance with relevant legislation.”

Dog walkers and walking groups frequent the wetlands, and it is the perfect place for birdwatchers, as there are more than 45 species of birds living on the reserve. It is also home to mammals, amphibians and reptiles.

“It would be terribly sad if people lost access to it,” Mr Ghys said.

“This sale was against the spirit of the subdivision, and I feel it was mismanaged by the council. Council has been unable to provide any evidence that suggests our interpretation of the planning controls that protect this land from development is incorrect.”

Under the designated 173 agreement, the public can currently come on to the property between 9am and 8pm.

“Once the land becomes a housing lot, it is no longer considered common land. The 173 agreement was placed on the reserve to ensure New idea: Anne Perryman from Wonthaggi Anglican Church suggested Bass Coast Shire that it remained common property and was Council require people to donate toys in lieu of parking fines in the lead up to Christmas, maintained and protected. Developers are required to contribute five percent as open space when she addressed council last Wednesday. and this now seems to be breached,” Mr Ghys said.

Fines could spread Christmas cheer

By Tayla Kershaw TOY donations in lieu of parking fines could be Bass Coast Shire Council’s new initiative to spread Christmas cheer.

Beautiful place: resident of Inverloch’s Albert Ruttle Estate, Peter Ghys, loves to take his dog Indy for walks around the wetlands, and would like to see the reserve protected for community use.

Anne and Lance Perryman from Wonthaggi’s Anglican Church brought the idea to council at its first community connection session for 2018 on Wednesday.

Mr and Mrs Perryman – along with the Anglican Church and many other local charities – are involved with creating the Combined Welfare Christmas Hampers each year.

This initiative has operated in Wonthaggi for the last 15 years. In December, the churches and charities combine to put together gift and food hampers to support local families.

Last year, the Family Resource Centre, St Vincent de Paul, the Salvation Army and the churches helped 111 families, 11 couples, 61 singles and 267 children.

Mixed toys were donated for young children, while YMCA, Wonthaggi cinema and Target vouchers were donated for teens. Food products were also donated in generous quantities.

To ensure all Bass Coast families continue to share the Christmas joy, Mrs Perryman introduced council to the Toys for Tickets program.

The concept of the program is to convert rev-

Noticeboard BRIEFINGS TO COUNCIL Wednesday 21 February 2018 Council Chambers, Leongatha 10.00am - VicRoads Update: South Gippsland Highway realignment at Koonwarra (Black Spur) 10.45am - VicRoads Update: Bass Highway Improvements between Anderson and Leongatha

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2.1 Planning Scheme Amendment - C109 Venus Bay Caravan Park rezoning 2.2 Strategy Review - Economic Development and Tourism Strategy 2018 - 2022 3.1 Interim accommodation for tenants (community) of current Korumburra library site 4.1 Strategy Review - Paths and Trails Strategy 2017 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS 5.1 MAV vendor panel - fuel cards contract Expressions of interest to present were made by 6.1 Centralised Staturtory Valuation - Valuation of accessing Council’s Public Presentation webpage Land Act - options (by COB 16/2). Contact 5662 9222 for details.

6.2 Bald Hills Wind Farm Investigation Plan Wednesday 21 February 2018, 2.00pm, 7.00pm 7.1 Notice of Motion seeking state government funding for South Gippsland Community Houses Wednesday 28 February 2018 7.2 Notice of Motion Venus Bay Strategic Structure Council Chambers, Leongatha Plan 10.00am - Award Presentation for Inclusive 8.1 Organisational Performance Report - October to Community Contribution (10mins) December 2017 Expressions of interest to present are made by 8.2 Councillor Expenditure Report - July to accessing Council’s Public Presentation webpage December 2017 (by COB 23/2).

8.3 Assembly of councillors - 22 November 2017 to Contact 5662 9222 for details.

21 January 2018 Wednesday 28 February 2018, 10.10am (Council 8.4 Documents sealed awarded or extended by CEO Agenda Topics Only) - 18 November 2017 to 19 January 2018 9.3.1 Audit Committee Report - 4 December 2017 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Closed Matter - Audit Committee Chair 2018 and Register your questions by accessing Council’s Independent Member Vacancy Questions for Council Meetings webpage (by EMPLOYMENT COB 23/2).

Contact 5662 9222 for details.

Council advertises all employment opportunities on Wednesday 28 February 2018 - 2.00pm its website.

Please note that Council live streams and For details please visit: records its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/employment the Policy on Council’s website for more details.

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enue from parking fines into toy donations for a certain amount of time leading into Christmas.

The initiative is already used in Red Deer, Canada.

In Red Deer, toys are received in lieu of parking fines between November 1 and December 2.

The toy and the parking ticket are given to the City Hall, where the toy donation is made to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau.

“We do receive a good amount of toys each year, but we thought we would bring this idea to council. I think it would be good PR for the entire community,” Mrs Perryman said.

“It would recognise the contributions people make and highlight some awareness of the issues faced in Bass Coast.”

Whilst no decisions could be made of the day, councillors appeared receptive to the idea.

Mr and Mrs Perryman also expressed their great appreciation for council’s continued support of Combined Welfare Christmas Hampers.

Mrs Perryman also praised the many volunteers who lend a hand over the holiday period.

“We have a group of young people from Glen Waverley who volunteer to help us, which we appreciate because they know what to buy for teens and younger children,” she said.

“It’s always better when everyone works together, and the council has been brilliant in its support over the years.”

Fund to protect national treasures OWNERS and managers of historic places with outstanding heritage significance to Australia can now apply for funding to help protect, conserve and raise awareness of the national treasures in their care.

Flinders MP Greg Hunt encouraged Flinders residents with such sites to take advantage of the grants program.

Applicants have until March 8 to apply for a share of more than $4 million available this year under the program.

Funding from $25,000 to $250,000 is available per successful project.

“Australia has extraordinary stories to tell of the strength, ingenuity and heart of its people, and I have heard many of them in this electorate,” Mr Hunt said.

“I want us to remember these personal, local and national histories, and celebrate contributions made.

“By protecting our historic sites that are in the National Heritage List, we honour those who’ve gone before and keep their legacy alive for the future.”

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See your participating Hyundai dealer for details. Lifetime Service Plan: For the benefit of Hyundai owners, Hyundai provides online quotes which specify the maximum price applicable for a vehicle’s next scheduled maintenance service at a participating authorised Hyundai dealer and using genuine Hyundai parts (where required). Online quotes are available at www.hyundai.com.au, apply for a stated effective period only and may change after that effective period without notice. Standard scheduled maintenance services are of limited scope. The benefit of online quotes is available for all Hyundai’s, for their lifetime. 5 year/unlimited km warranty: Applies to new passenger vehicles used for private/domestic purposes. Excludes vehicles used at any time for “commercial application” as defined in the vehicle warranty policy, for which a 5 year/130,000km (whichever occurs first) warranty applies. Refer to full warranty terms & conditions for details and exclusions. Roadside Support Plan: Complimentary 12 months Roadside Support when you purchase a new Hyundai passenger vehicle (excluding rental buyers). Further Roadside Support extensions are available, each for 12 months from the date of a scheduled maintenance service at a participating authorised Hyundai dealer (unless vehicle is more than 108 months (9 years) from the original new car sale date, in which case entitlement to Roadside Support ends when vehicle reaches 120 months (10 years) from original new car sale date). Find out more about all Hyundai iCare plans and offers, including terms and conditions, by visiting www.hyundai.com.au

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THE annual Tour de Tarwin will not be staged in 2018.

TARTAN, bagpipes and haggis will be all the go, maybe, when the Scottish Roadshow 2018, comes to Leongatha in June.

The group will be hosted by the South Gippsland Genealogical Society for its annual seminar on Saturday, June 23 at the Uniting Church hall in Peart Street.

The Scottish Ancestry Group of the Gene- Night out: Luke Phillips and Claire Lincoln from Dalyston enjoyed Valentine’s Day at the alogical Society of Victoria will provide four Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club last Wednesday evening. expert speakers on the day.

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Luke Phillips and Claire Lincoln from Dalyconcert afternoon for St Patrick’s Day on SaturThis year couples didn’t have to travel too far ston soaked up the romantic atmosphere with a day, March 17. for that unique Valentine’s Day destination. glass of champagne and enjoyed the chef’s speThe Mardan South church will host an afterThe Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club embraced cial romantic menu. noon of live music with a barbecue from 2pm with gold coin entry.

Emily Chadwick will play flute alongside Paul Breheney on guitar and vocals, Kaylah Thomas on keyboard and vocals and Max Hubbard on guitar and vocals.

The South Gippsland Brass Band will be at the event for a special appearance.

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GALE force winds caused the cancellation of the Stony Creek races last Wednesday, February 14. Winds were blowing the barriers around as jockeys and horses were entering the stalls prompting an urgent meeting with stewards. For the safety of the horses and riders racing was called off before any race starts. The next race meeting at Stony Creek will be the Ladbrokes Stony Creek Cup on Sunday, March 11.

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THE Korumburra Round Table continues, with monthly meetings, to push for the projects that will strengthen Korumburra’s economic and social fabric.

Here’s a quick snapshot of the last meeting: 7pm sharp: Welcome and introduction of the Shire Council’s director of development services, Bryan Sword, gave a rundown of what happened at the last council meeting.

Of most interest was the news that, once the supermarket build begins on the current library site, the library will be relocated to the old kindergarten site behind the main street – previously earmarked for demolition.

This is a great location, as it is close to both primary schools, the KCCC, and the main shopping hub. The library will remain there for several years until the new community hub is built on the four hectares of railway land behind the main street.

7.30 pm: Guest speaker (not a usual thing): Rowena Ashley from Coal Creek spoke on Coal Creek’s beginnings, what it does on a day-to-day basis, and events it holds during the year. It has

a remarkably packed calendar, which is starting to include scout camps and potentially school camps.

8.15 pm: Around the Table: This is a regular spot where each community rep gets the chance to explain what is happening in their group; and included exciting news of new expansions at Burra Foods; an efficiency award for our Post Office; the upcoming building opening at the secondary college; and the official go-ahead from VicTrack for the refurbishmentof our railway station.

8.45 pm: Housekeeping items, including the need to get some of our state politicians along to a future meeting, to see what they will be putting on the table for Korumburra in the lead-up to the November state election. Watch this space.

Members of the public are always welcome at the meetings. They are held two weeks prior to the South Gippsland Council meetings, in order to ensure a flow of information from us to them, and vice versa. The next meeting is Thursday, March 15.

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President.

The Tour de Tarwin has had a great run’ said past president Craig Williams.

“We’ve had a great time over the last 10 years or more, organising and promoting the event; I’m proud of our achievements,” Mr Williams said.

We have really kicked some goals: we raised enough money for our local CFA to see it purchase a new tanker and truck, donated money to the other volunteer community organisations that keep us safe (Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club and CERT) as well as donating funds to the local primary school amongst other benefactors.

“We also had the pleasure of being awarded South Gippsland’s Community Event of the Year in 2010,” Mr Williams said.

The idea for the event came about over 10 years ago over a drink or two with friends. Over the years, it has grown to more than 1,500 participants and promotes a great family and community atmosphere.

While the event is a simple one, it certainly takes a lot of hard work and many hours of planning and organising to see it come through on the day.

“Over the years, the planning, costs and logistics have become more onerous: insurance, detailed event plans, site maps, risk management plans as well as organising sponsorship, raffle prizes, registrations and coordinating the amazing volunteer effort that goes into the day,” Mr Williams said.

“After 10 years, we felt we had come to the end, hoping that others would step forward to take on the mantle. However it seems that while everyone loves to participate in the event, there is just not enough people to put their hands up to take on those executive and organisational roles at this time.”

The Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club will still hold its Fun Run, and the Easter Shield Football match continue along with all the other Easter activities like trivia nights, Easter egg hunts, the fishing club competition, and the bare foot bowls.

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Shiny show to hit velodrome LEONGATHA Show ‘n’ Shine is returning for what is sure to be another first class event on Sunday, March 4.

Nice machine: Dom D’Agostino of Leongatha with his award winning 1975 LX Hatch Torana, pictured with Show ‘n’ Shine organiser, John O’Connor.

Dom loves his Torana MICHAELS Supa IGA supermarkets have sponsored the Leongatha Show ’n’ Shine for three years, but behind the business’ generosity is a deeper connection with motoring.

IGA’s operations manager, Dom D’Agostino, is a car enthusiast and lover of drag racing.

The Leongatha man has owned his 1975 LX Hatch Torana since 1996 and over the years the vehicle has received many upgrades and modifications. It now has a Holden 383ci engine with a three speed turbo 350 transmission.

Mr D’Agostino’s performance proves cars from South Gippsland can compete with cars from across Australia.

His award winning LX Torana is fresh from its third place in the Tuff Street Awards (road registered vehicles only) from this year’s Summernats in Canberra, backing up last year’s second place result at the same event.

“Summernats is the elite of the elite cars that are entered in the one event,” Mr D’Agostino said.

“It’s a personal achievement, there is no doubt about it, and it’s a great sense of satisfaction to get this award.”

As well as its Summernats trophies and success at other car show and racing events across Gippsland and Victoria, the vehicle is one of the fastest naturally aspirated Holden V8 powered vehicles in Australia.

Mr D’Agostino’s Torana doesn’t just have the power under the bonnet; it also has the award winning level of detail and quality of finish to rival the best in Australia.

The attention to detail and research and development that has gone into this vehicle has been ongoing for many years.

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All work on the car is carried out by Mr D’Agostino, his brother in law Angelo Molinari, who is also the engine builder, and best mates James Korab and Michael McGrath.

Mr D’Agostino paid credit to these men, as he would not have achieved what he has without their help and support, before and on race days/car show events.

Events become more about the time away together, as the seriousness of racing and trying to win.

See Mr D’Agostino and his Torana at the Leongatha Show ‘n’ Shine at the Leongatha Velodrome on Sunday, March 4.

Now in its eleventh year, the event will bring together some of the best show cars and motorbikes, with new categories for every motoring enthusiast at Leongatha Velodrome.

Leongatha Rotary Club member and event organiser John O’Connor said the show aspect of the day had grown to 28 categories, 10 of which now include motorbike divisions.

“The show has grown in stature and is recognised as a well run, well judged event. We understand people put a lot of time and effort into their exhibits. We have plenty of people with fantastic motorbikes and it will be good to see them on display this year,” he said.

“We will have specialty judges for the motorbikes. We will also have a few special displays, as we do every year, that we are particularly looking forward to showcasing on Sunday, March 4.”

Entry for cars and motorbikes is just $10, with all exhibitors receiving a show bag upon entry.

“Every year we make stubby holders and collectible discs which our exhibitors have taken pride in collecting,” Mr O’Connor said.

“It is a great show bag with some really quality goods I feel our exhibitors will appreciate.”

The event also comprises a swap meet and market, with plenty on sale for bargain hunters of all kinds.

“Gates open at 6am for our stallholders and we know our market guests will want to get in quite early to have a look around,” Mr O’Connor said.

“We know our stallholders and market-goers really like the leafy setting and continue to enjoy themselves every year.”

Sites cost $20 and include admittance to the event and liability insurance, while the purchase of a second stall is half price.

“Leongatha Rotary will put on some food and there will be other local food vendors around on the day to keep everybody fed,” Mr O’Connor said.

“We have enjoyed wonderful support from local sponsors. Many of those have been around for years now and we really appreciate them.”

Shannon’s Motor Enthusiasts will be on site with their new big rig truck on its first visit to Leongatha. The truck boasts car games and a race car driving simulator.

“We think it will be a real hit with the children and ensure everyone in the family is having a good time,” Mr O’Connor said.

Pinky will return to MC the event, travelling all the way from Hawkesbury, New South Wales to put on a good show.

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E D I T O R I A L Events boost for economy THERE’S no doubting the huge impact local events are having on South Gippsland’s economy.

Take both the Italian Festa in Mirboo North and Saturday’s Meeniyan Garlic Festival for example.

Some 13,000 people flocked to the Italian Festa and on Saturday another 7,000 people are estimated to have attended Meeniyan’s event.

Like Mirboo North the week before Meeniyan was pumping.

Cars started streaming into town from 9am and pretty soon by lunchtime the town was packed.

Up and down the main street, through Meeniyan’s new village square and flowing to the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve people were everywhere.

The benefit was not just for the Meeniyan Garlic Festival but businesses in Meeniyan’s main street and village square and surrounding towns; for many of the visitors stayed on to enjoy the beauty of the whole area and surrounding towns.

The events are a credit to the many hours and months of work put in by the committees of these vibrant communities.

Festivals of this nature are not five minutes work and require broad exposure in local newspapers as well as radio, regional television, and both social and national media.

Meeniyan’s event was topped off even more by the superb weather, making people stay around for longer and enjoy the food, celebrity chefs, wonderful music, fine wines, and, of course, the garlic stalls!

It’s a pity then that after more than 10 years of great community work Tarwin’s Tour de Tarwin is not to run this year after many fantastic years by the organisers.

There’ll still be plenty happening over Easter in the Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower’s communities and some hope the event can be brought back on the table with some new faces to drive it.

For other towns there’s plans for a big Leongatha Daffodil Festival, Korumburra’s Coal Creek serves up events all year ‘round while Toora even has a pear festival coming up on Sunday, March 11 and Yarram runs its traditional Tarra Festival throughout Easter.

So get on board, help out by volunteering some time in your towns and make these events prosper for years to come.

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THE CEO of South Gippsland Shire Council refuses to engage with Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd to tackle noise complaints because of possible legal costs.

In the meantime, ratepayers are entertained with the big sideshow in town called the ‘Plan’.

This ‘Plan’ is such a closely guarded secret that no one was allowed to know it existed until some weeks ago.

Actually, a ‘Plan’ is just some ideas that may well turn out to be totally useless. A ‘Plan’ is never a ‘Result’ and must never be allowed to parade as such by carefully orchestrated distractions and deflections.

In my view the ‘Plan’ is just a circus show to divert attention from the fact that Bald Hills ratepayers have been treated with such disregard

that they instigated legal action resulting council to pay their legal costs and ordering the CEO to be interrogated.

I think, if ‘leading from the front’ means endless attempts to excuse the CEO from treating Bald Hills ratepayers in the manner I am told about, then I suggest it is better to perform some rear-guard actions and put the interests of ratepayers and residents first.

There is another ‘Plan’ which is of far more importance and one section in particular has been treated with utmost silence. Not a whimper. I would have thought this ‘Plan’ receives the attention ratepayers deserve but it seems our interests are ignored in favour of extraordinary efforts to excuse the actions of the CEO. The existing Council Plan 2017-2021, page 17 item 4.7 states the following: “Work in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and senior staff to

SOUTH Gippsland’s hospitals have been given the thumbs up by patients.

These details were released by the Victorian Agency for Health Information recently.

The results were based on surveys of adult patients treated at Victorian public hospitals in 2016.

Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS), which manages Korumburra and Leongatha hospitals, received an overall rating of care of 98 percent.

Acting chief executive officer Vicki Farthing said, “GSHS is really pleased with the results published in the Adult Experiences of Care in Public Hospitals – 2016 report.

“GSHS managed to score higher than the state average for every indicator reported, which is a great credit to our staff.

“Programs we have been running for staff in the hospital to improve communication with our customers and other health professionals, as well as a working party that has been focusing on our discharge processes, have helped us to achieve these great results.

“There is still room for improvement and we will continue to monitor indicators and implement strategies to improve our

develop a four year Rate Reduction Strategy to reduce the rate burden by three percent through improved innovation and productivity savings, streaming the administrative structures and processes, through improved Business Unit performance and economic growth.”

A three percent reduction in the rate burden over four years is a reduction of 0.75 percent for each one of those years.

That means that during four years there will be no rate increases. Conservative calculations indicate rate burden reduction will be some $6.2 million and as such is desperately needed by ratepayers and long overdue.

When will this be implemented?

Leading from the front indeed.

Gus Blaauw, Treasurer, South Gippsland Action Group.

Venus Bay.

Inverloch deserves a say YOU report with alarming finality the removal of trees surrounding the central oval in Inverloch.

I would have thought such a massive change to the very limited public open space in Inverloch would be a matter for full public consultation.

Certainly no removal of this magnitude should happen without a plan for re-vegetation of the whole area being prepared by a qualified expert (the Royal Botanical Garden management could supply same) and once available, this could be the basis for public input.

I say again this should take place before any removal takes place. Am I naive or is this how public planning should take place?

Neville Drummond, Inverloch.

VOXPOP! VOX Do you think Easter eggs and hot cross buns come into supermarkets too early?

“Yes, they do. They should at least have a break in between the seasons. It’s too stressful for parents in the supermarkets.”

Kerrie Spencer, Korumburra.

“Nah. Hot cross buns don’t, but I don’t think Easter eggs do because you can eat them any time of the year.”

Annie Kehl, Leongatha.

Our hospitals shine

By Brad Lester

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processes for customer service, in particular in relation to discharge planning.”

Among other scores, GSHS recorded: • 81 percent for involving patients in care and treatment decisions; • 76 percent for health professionals discussing patients’ worries and fears; • 73 percent for family and carers having enough opportunity to talk to staff; • 90 percent for waiting times from arrival to admission; • 95 percent for bathrooms and toilets being clean; • 78 percent for receiving enough information about managing health at home; and • 82 percent for adequate arrangements being made for services on discharge.

South Gippsland Hospital at Foster scored an overall rating of care of 99 percent.

CEO Chris Trotman was pleased with the results.

“They are consistent with feedback, comments and cards received from individual patients and families which reflect the ability of our small rural health service to combine a high standard of professionalism and clinical care, with a culture of genuine concern by staff for each patients care and comfort,” she said.

The hospital received: • 88 percent for involving patients in care and treatment decisions; • 85 percent for health professionals discussing patients’ worries and fears; • 78 percent for family and carers having

enough opportunity to talk to staff; • 87 percent for waiting times from arrival to admission; • 89 percent for bathrooms and toilets being clean; • 90 percent for receiving enough information about managing health at home; and • 88 percent for adequate arrangements being made for services on discharge.

Bass Coast Health (BCH), which operates Wonthaggi Hospital, earned an overall rating of care of 96 percent.

BCH chief executive officer Jan Child said, “Culture is one of BCH’s board of directors’ highest priorities. This includes a strong focus on living our values – every person, every day, every interaction.

“We see patients and their families as key members of our care team, which means involving them in assessments and care planning and in discharge planning.”

BCH received: • 72 percent for involving patients in care and treatment decisions; • 65 percent for health professionals discussing patients’ worries and fears; • 66 percent for family and carers having enough opportunity to talk to staff; • 86 percent for waiting times from arrival to admission; • 82 percent for bathrooms and toilets being clean; • 82 percent for receiving enough information about managing health at home; and • 80 percent for adequate arrangements being made for services on discharge.

“No, it doesn’t affect me now that my children have grown up. However it was very annoying when they were younger and started asking for Easter eggs in January.”

Julie Anstice, Koonwarra.

“All it does is increase pester power. It’s irritating because my children already want that stuff right after Christmas.”

Rebecca Hasson, Dumbalk.

Childcare centre for sale

By Tayla Kershaw INVERLOCH’S Park Street residents are waiting with bated breath, as the controversial childcare centre site is still on the market.

Bass Coast Shire Council believes 31-33 Park Street had been up for sale for around 12 months.

The property was advertised online for $1,390,000 or best offer.

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) overturned Bass Coast Shire Council’s decision to deny the application for a childcare centre.

Council knocked back the application in May, 2016, and VCAT approved it early last year.

The centre would cater for 115 children and 20 staff.

The terms of the per-

mit was it would expire if construction had not started in two years.

Residents fear the outcome of sale, as the land had been rezoned from residential to light commercial.

“The residents are exhausted. We are just holding our breaths to see what happens next.

VCAT’s decision has knocked the fight out of us,” resident Lex Thorbecke said.

“The houses are still empty at the moment, and we are still waiting to see what the future brings.”

The applicant has taken the residents to VCAT four times in the past.

Park Street residents previously opposed the childcare centre due to the narrowness of Park Street, which would quickly become congested during drop off and pick up times.

They believed it would be a safety risk for par-

ents and children, particularly considering the proximity to Inverloch Industrial Estate.

Mr Thorbecke also believed the centre would not be economical, as Inverloch recently opened another childcare centre in Williams Street.

According to the permit, the childcare centre must be fully developed within four years. However, extensions can be made if construction was lawfully started prior to the expiration date. The permit was issued on February 23, 2017.

Any new owner has the option to develop in accordance with the permit, or can have it amended to pursue a different development proposal.

Any new proposal would be assessed to determine if a planning permit is required, and is so would go through the normal planning permit process.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - PAGE 13

Treasure tale inspires musical IAN Lee was intrigued by The Star’s recent report of the possibility of lost treasure remaining in South Gippsland.

A hoard of gold sovereigns, worth $1.29 million, is unaccounted for after carpenter Martin Wiberg absconded with the booty from a ship in 1877.

The Star’s report of January 23 noted how Wonthaggi man Anthony Benetti is looking for the coins, possibly within the Tarwin Lower and Inverloch areas where Mr Wiberg frequented after stealing the coins from the ship RMSS Avoca he worked upon.

Mr Lee offered yet another South Gippsland link to the story.

He is a retired music teacher and while working at a Melbourne school in 1985, wrote a musical play about the theft, Mr Wiberg’s escape to South Gippsland, and his eventual capture and release.

His musical play was The Notorious Martin Wyberg (there are two recorded spellings of the surname; one with an ‘i’ and the other with a ‘y’).

The show featured such original songs as What an Amount, The Case is Concluded, I am the Chief Inspector, and I Really Can’t Believe It, all written

by Mr Lee. While secondary students enacted the roles, Mr Lee performed his compositions on piano.

Mr Lee became interested in the story of Mr Wiberg after discovering it in a history of South Back then: retired music teacher Ian Lee of Leongatha with photographs of the musical play Gippsland.

“Nobody was really familiar with the story at the he wrote in 1985 about Martin Wiberg and his theft of 5000 gold sovereigns. Up to 3500 are possibly still in South Gippsland. time,” Mr Lee said.

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Leongatha CBD properties up for grabs TWO major Leongatha commercial properties are going under the hammer next Wednesday, February 28.

To be auctioned at Crown Casino, the properties are the National Australia Bank building at 23 McCartin Street and the building housing the iconic Henriettas business at 46 Bair Street.

The agents in conjunction for the sale are Burgess Rawson and Alex Scott and Staff, Leongatha.

Having just been taken over by new owners ,the Jefferis/Fennell family, Henriettas presents a good opportunity to purchase a building in Leongatha with a solid tenant who has signed a three year lease.

Based on current rental yields, Raoul Holderhead from Burgess Rawson expects the sale price to be around the $550,000 mark, although he believes the annual $39, 724 rental is on the cheap side given its massive 506 square metre footprint, and a purchaser could potentially attract more in the future.

“The real attraction of this building is its dual frontage; the gift and homewares part has frontage to Bair Street while the rear entry in Hyland Place has the cafe with plenty of parks in Hyland Place and the nearby IGA supermarket carpark,” Mr Holderhead said.

“The store is a real thoroughfare linking the front and back, and attracts plenty of foot traffic and passers-by. It has good food and a good vibe inside.

“You could potentially subdivide front and back and have two businesses in one in future, if that eventuated.

“With the revitalisation of Bair Street on the drawing board, this shop could well gain the

benefit of an enhanced streetscape.”

Mr Holderhead said there had been both local and Melbourne interest in the property.

The National Australia Bank (NAB) building is expected to sell for between $1.2-$1.25 million, according to Mr Holderhead. Rent is $98,140 per annum.

“The big plus here is that this NAB has the benefit of housing the agribusiness facility at the back facing the IGA carpark which covers Cowes to Yarram. The nearest one to this is at Safe bet: the NAB building in Leongatha has just been leased from this month for a brand Warragul.

“With Korumburra’s NAB having closed, new three year lease, plus options to 2027. the nearest branch is at Wonthaggi so the Leongatha NAB appears destined to stay,” he said.

The owners of the building remodelled the agribusiness building at the rear.

For further information, contact Raoul Holderhead 0413 860 304 or Alex Scott and Staff’s Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244 or Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822.

Homewares and cafe: having just had a new three year lease signed with new business owners, Henriettas’ freehold could well be changing hands next week.

Iconic: part of the cafe culture of Leongatha, the iconic building housing Henriettas will go under the hammer next week.

Community partners needed to help shape health services BASS Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service and South Gippsland Hospital are working together to create a road map to improve the range of health services in the region, called the Clinical Service Plan (CSP).

The aim of the plan is to deliver the types of services our community needs here in the region, decrease duplication of services, fully utilise existing and future health resources, and position each health service to grow with a strong emphasis on the highest quality and safest clinical standards.

The Clinical Service Plan Group would like to invite members of the community to join them on steering committees focused on governance, surgery/anaesthetics, maternity, and primary and community services, working with boards, CEOs, GPs and clinicians.

Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child said, “When

the development of health services is driven by community participation, their needs and experiences, it means the central focus is on the consumer, the carer and the community. This helps to ensure our local health services consider a range of perspectives in its decision making processes.

“We are encouraging expressions of interest leading to the appointment of two community members for each steering committee. Community members will contribute to decisions on policy and planning, care and treatment and influence how strategic directions are set for the future of healthcare in the South Gippsland/Bass Coast region over the next two to five years.”

Members of the community are invited to obtain more information, a position description and to register their interest by contacting Kerryn Griffiths, clinical services plan liaison, by phone 5671 3224, email kerryn.griffiths@basscoasthealth.org.au or mail to Bass Coast Health, PO Box 120, Wonthaggi, 3995.

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Expressions of interest to join one of the Steering Committees focusing on either Governance, Surgery/Anaesthetics, Maternity or Primary & Community services are now being invited.

To request further information, obtain a position description or register your interest, please contact; Kerryn Griffiths – Clinical Services Plan Liaison, by phone (03) 5671 3224, emailkerryn.griffiths@basscoasthealth.org.au or mail to Bass Coast Health PO Box 120 Wonthaggi 3995

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Newhaven honours leaders THE conference hall was packed at Newhaven College on Tuesday, February 13.

Music captains: TJ Sartori, Cluanie Swanwick.

Junior school captains: Kadek Humphris and Fleur White.

Middle School leaders: Middle School captains: Jessica Harry, Nick White.

Bass House captains: Laura Vivian, Phoebe Giacco.

Clarke House captains: Charlie Brewis.

McHaffie House captains: Sasha Allen, Jack Butcher.

Sambell House captains: Maddi Stone, Harry O’Brien.

Drama captain: Bianca Lyle.

Public speaking and debating captain: Bianca Lyle.

Music captain: Meg Bate.

Social justice captain: Maddi Stone.

Sports captain: Charlie Brewis, Harry O’Brien.

Visual arts captain: Lucy Norton.

Middle school vice captains: Coco Hosken, Jack Butcher.

Clarke House vice captains: Jaimee Amato, Abi McCulloch.

Sambell House vice captain: Riley Harris.

Drama vice captain: Ruby McGillivray.

Music vice captain: Alexander Bowering.

Social justice vice captain: Chelsea Webber.

Sports vice captains: Abi McCulloch, Poppy Corbett.

The occasion was the presentation of badges to the college captains for the fields of music, drama, public speaking, technology and others, who were applauded by their classmates and parents.

The school captains ceremony was an opportunity for the college to set the course for the coming year through speeches about leadership.

College captains are: Aaron Fraser, Tara Swan, Jasmine McJames-Court, Oscar Harry.

Senior School Cabinet: Bass House captains: Chelsea Vivian, Dani Rosenzweig, Marco Orr, Nathan Foote.

McHaffie House captains: Nell Chaston, Jorgie Mae Thompson, Locke DeGaris, Wil Vanderstaay.

Clarke House captains: Madison Steet, Bonny Dickie, Ellie Pearce, Taylah Cook.

Sambell House captains: Isabelle Knight, Jessica Knight, Bridget Lowe, Joel Bastwrous.

Events captains: Sianan Price, Lili Bowman On the job: State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers attended to fallen trees across South Kissane.

Gippsland last Wednesday.

Sport captains: Ingrid Nunn, Harrison Smith.

Equestrian captain: Bridget Lowe.

Visual Arts captains: Jessica Knight, Chelsea Vivian.

Debating captain: Kaitlyn Rice.

SEVERE winds felled trees across SES volunteers worked well under pressure to assist Drama captain: Brittany Carlson. the community and other units across the shire under South Gippsland last Wednesday, clos- such difficult conditions.” ing roads and forcing the cancellation of South Gippsland Shire Council crews attended Stony Creek’s horse racing meet. to 70 requests for trees over roads, including roads State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers were managed by VicRoads. The first request was attendbusy across the region, with 85 jobs responded to by ed to at 5.45am and crews worked until 9pm.

17 units within 24 hours.

Bass Coast Shire Council had 48 requests for A strong cold front crossed the region during the trees or branches down. Eight of those blocked roads morning, bringing damaging winds averaging 50 to and driveways. The main areas were Grantville, The 60 km/h, with gusts of 90 to 100 km/h.

Gurdies and Inverloch-Outtrim Road.

It was an eventful 24 hours for South Gippsland At the Stony Creek Racing Club, racing was units, with 27 jobs: called off before racing started, for the safety of •Leongatha Unit responding to five trees down horses and riders. over roads, and one damaged building; All SES personnel who attended incidents as a •Foster Unit responding to nine fallen tree jobs, result of the wind event are volunteers. with many of these blocking roads and hindering VICSES advises that recent events are a timely traffic flow; warning to be prepared for any future severe weath•Inverloch unit responding to three tree down er by ensuring loose items such as outdoor settings jobs and one damaged building; and and trampolines are safely secured, and being aware Leading the way: from left, Newhaven College captains Jasmine McJames-Court and Oscar •Wonthaggi unit responding to eight calls for of road hazards, such as debris from trees.

Harry, Junior School captain Kadek Humphris and Fleur White, Junior School vice captains assistance with four fallen trees and four damaged If you need assistance with trees blocking roads or Meyanna Christensen and Harry Arceo (seated), principal Gea Lovell, Middle School vice buildings. causing building damage, call SES on 132 500. For all captains Coco Hosken (seated) and Jack Butcher, Middle School captains Jessica Harry and Leongatha Unit controller Matt Saario said, “Our life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - PAGE 15

Wire rope funding to be redirected to country roads THE Victorian Coalition has promised to suspend the blanket rollout of wire rope barrier and redirect funds toward road safety measures on country roads if it wins the next election.

The Nationals Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the Liberals and Nationals would also establish a working group to look into how wire rope barriers could be used more strategically to save lives.

“If used strategically, wire rope barriers can save lives, but Labor’s rushed rollout is driving local motorists mad,” Mr O’Brien said.

“The speed with which the latest program is being rolled out has raised questions about where the barriers are installed on the roadside, with some barriers much closer to the white line than the recommended minimum of four metres from lanes. People are concerned about safety if they have to pull over.

“Gippsland emergency service workers have expressed concern about how much of a hindrance the barriers could be in fire situations or for ambulance access, particularly in areas where there are not enough breaks in the barrier to allow access.

“It is exasperating to watch the out-of-touch Andrews Labor Government spending millions of taxpayers’ dollars on this when the road surface itself is in desperate need of repair.”

Mr O’Brien said he and his Nationals and Liberals colleagues were not opposed to wire rope barriers when used strategically.

“In government we oversaw the successful installation of barriers in areas where there was clear evidence it would save lives,” Mr O’Brien said.

“The safety benefits of wire rope barriers are indisputable when they are used in a strategic way, but Labor has taken this project and aggressively

Burra pipes to be cleaned

AFTER recent discoloured water in Korumburra, South Gippsland Water will expanded the rollout with little consideration of bring forward planned network pipe where the barriers are being placed. This includes cleaning. doubling up on the inside of dual carriageways which surely is overkill.

“We will suspend Labor’s careless rollout and establish a working group which will include key affected stakeholders to determine the manner and extent of any future implementation of barriers.

“Importantly, the money being used to fund the current rollout will be immediately redirected towards other country road safety measures.”

Managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “South Gippsland Water recognises some customers have been experiencing poor quality and the corporation is working to rectify this as soon as possible.

“A system flush carried out in January assisted in reducing instances of discoloured water, however it is anticipated a thorough clean will significantly improve matters.”

The recent discoloured water has been due to the presence of a naturally occurring mineral, manganese.

Manganese is an element that occurs naturally in rocks and soils, and is common in the rivers and streams supplying water to South Gippsland’s small local water supply systems.

Crossings made easy at Fish Creek A NEW school crossing has been established outside Fish Creek Primary School for the safety of students and the community.

The $150,000 project was funded through a grant of $60,000 from the Transport Accident Commission’s Local Government Grants Program and a $90,000 South Gippsland Shire Council contribution.

The crossing was constructed by Council’s contractor ADA Constructions over a period of three months. Due to the small size of the school a crossing had never been constructed however ongoing support of the community and consistent petitioning for the last 10 years created a case for Safety focus: Gippsland South MLA Danny the asset.

O’Brien is calling for a strategic approach to The crossing is now fully functional with a the installation of wire rope barriers. crossing supervisor operating during the busy school rush with only minor cosmetic additions needed.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s Assets Planning Engineer Geoffrey Davis highlighted the importance of the crossing for the community.

Connecting our communities

Up high: about 500 Hog Deer are believed to live on Snake Island in Corner Inlet.

Hog Deer hunting starts on Snake Island

THE second two-year trial of balloted Hog Deer hunting on Snake Island started on February 12.

Eight hunters were permitted on the island for each of the five days. The ballot and hunting periods will be strictly regulated by the Game Management Authority (GMA) and Parks Victoria.

Snake Island is situated within Corner Inlet and is part of the Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park in South Gippsland.

Access to the island is by boat and is tide dependent, with the closest boat ramp at Port Welshpool. Current estimates of Hog Deer numbers on the island are about 500 individuals.

Following the successful first year of the trial, Parks Victoria and the Game Management Authority reviewed the program alongside key user groups including the Snake Island Cattleman’s Association, Licenced Tour Operators, school groups, the Australian Deer Association and Sporting Shooters’ Association of Australia.

The Australian Deer Association conducted a hunter education weekend at nearby Sunday Island in late January 2018, with each hunter to undertake a mandatory safety briefing by Parks Victoria and the GMA prior to their hunting period.

There will be a total of seven hunt periods held between February 12 and June 1 this year, scheduled during the weekdays to avoid weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

Each hunt period begins on Monday at 8am

When dissolved in water, manganese is clear and not noticeable, however when it combines with air, it transforms to a solid state and appears as fine brown and black particles.

Whilst aesthetically unpleasant, water is safe to drink and bathe in.

Water supplied meets the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and the Safe Drinking Water Regulations.

A program of air scouring started on pipes across the Korumburra water supply system from February 12 and will move through the system over six to eight weeks.

Mr du Plessis said, “It is preferred to do large scale system flushing and air scouring when water levels at the reservoir are higher, however, the number of occurrences of discoloured water in Korumburra has triggered bringing forward planned winter cleaning programs.”

Customers can also call South Gippsland Water on 1300 851 636 to discuss any concerns.

and finishes on Friday at midday. Hunting is not permitted at night.

A hunter information package and fact sheet for the program has been developed and can be accessed from the Parks Victoria and GMA websites. This includes a map outlining the hunting exclusion zones on the island and the dates of the hunt weeks.

The ballot for the program has been conducted by the Blond Bay Hog Deer Advisory Group and the successful hunters have been notified.

Parks Victoria area chief ranger South Gippsland and Bass Gerard Delaney said, “Parks Victoria was extremely happy with the first year of the trial, which was conducted professionally and incident free.

“We have reviewed the program with our stakeholders, and we are pleased the trial program will be operating under the same framework as last year. A report will be provided to the government at the end of the trial to inform its future.”

Game Management Authority director Simon Toop said, “Hunters will be well briefed on their responsibilities and obligations, with a particular emphasis on safety.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the selected hunters to enjoy free-ranging Hog Deer hunting, and they will be wanting to make the most of the experience and do the right thing.

Compliance patrols will be conducted during and outside the hunting periods.”

“The new school crossing in Fish Creek will provide an easy and safe way for parents and school children to cross the road.

“Thanks to the ongoing support from the community, we were able to successfully apply for the grant from the Transport Accident Commission.

“The crossing has been put to good use since the beginning of school with everyone taking full advantage of the area,” said Mr. Davis.

Crossing with care: parents can now cross the road with their children safely.

PAGE 16 - “THE STAR” Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Council strives for improved advocacy

By Tayla Kershaw A NEW advocacy strategy will guide Bass Coast Shire Council’s actions in 2018.

Council is continuing its engagement policy and is focused on the community’s request that council improve its advocacy.

As a result, council is working to tick off major local projects including the Wonthaggi Hospital upgrade to subregional status, transfer of land at the current Wonthaggi Secondary College McBride campus, the Phillip Island Integrated Transport Strategy and intersection upgrade, the Cowes Jetty replacement, infrastructure for the Wonthaggi North East Precinct, and the South West Gippsland Transport Study.

“It was pleasing to see that when compared to the previous year, our community satisfaction survey results improved across the board,” mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said.

“During our ‘Help Shape a Better Bass Coast’ campaign, we heard a lot about the desire for council to become more active in lobbying higher levels of government for funding for improved services and major projects in Bass Coast.”

Council’s engagement campaign received accolades at the end of last year. Cr Rothfield said it was fantastic to recognise values of the community following one of council’s biggest consultation campaigns.

“Following this enormous effort, we will continue to engage with our community, and as always, learn from our experiences. Council will continue to engage with our community and keep them informed on our progress against the council plan,” she said.

To meet community demands, council will continue to roll out its service reviews this year.

Last year, council reduced the costs of activities by approximately $1.7 million.

Over the past three years, staff in senior roles has been reduced from 22 to 16.5.

As a result of these efficiencies, the amount going into capital projects from rates has increased.

“In the last 12 months, we have completed six service reviews and delivered cumulatively more than $4.2 million in efficiencies across the organisation in the past few years. These are reported to council and our community regularly via a quarterly efficiency report which highlights the areas that generate these efficiencies and savings,” Cr Rothfield said.

“One of our key focuses is to continue to deliver efficiencies whilst meeting the expectations and priorities of the community, and deliver on improved infrastructure and facilities, all whilst operating within the rate cap. This is no easy task, however I am very proud of our performance in 2017 and I look forward to continuing our progress on efficiencies in 2018.”

Overall, council was proud of its 2017 activities, having completed the Wonthaggi netball courts and the Bass Valley Children’s Centre.

It also rolled out the three bin system, which has diverted 80 percent of waste away from landfill.

In October, funds were also secured for the new Wonthaggi Secondary College education precinct, the highball stadium and the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club.

Cr Rothfield said she anticipates 2018 to be just as exciting and challenging, with more works in the pipeline.

In particular, council will be supporting Phillip Island’s 150th anniversary and the revitalisation projects in Cowes.

The Wonthaggi Union and Community Arts Centre is currently undergoing refurbishment, and construction of the education precinct and the high- • Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Paball stadium is set to start this year. mela Rothfield.

MacKillop encourages courage MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College students were inducted into their leadership roles at the Ash Wednesday mass last Thursday.

The commemorative mass saw students in years 8 to 12 celebrated for their roles in the school community, while the whole school took time to consider its values for the forthcoming year.

Principal David Leslie congratulated students who were receiving honours and said they are an asset to the school.

“We have a student mission team which comprises of Year 11 and 12 students who come

up with a theme for the college every year. This year they have chosen the theme ‘let our courage rise’,” he said.

The wider South Gippsland community will also have an opportunity to gain an insight into the teachings at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College at its open day on Friday, March 9.

“We are inviting people to come into our environment and get a better feel for what it is like here at the college,” Mr Leslie said.

“Prospective students and parents can take a peak in the classrooms while our staff are at work and all are welcome.”

Year 8 leaders: back, from left, Jordan Thomas, Oscar Plenkovich, Luca Bobe and Archie Brewer, and front, from left, Ella Tough, Jessica Harvey and Sandra Gibbins following Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s assembly and mass last Wednesday at the Leongatha school.

Unlock funds, says councillor

By Tayla Kershaw COUNCILLOR Les Larke is working to fund more priority projects in Bass Coast.

His aim is to determine whether council’s reserve funds are cash backed, which could unlock funds for local projects. These include upgrade and renewal infrastructure projects like footpaths.

“We are telling the community we can meet its needs, but we have funds locked away. The question remains, can these funds be made available in some way,” he said.

In November, Cr Larke received a letter from the Victorian Auditor General’s Office, stating the Auditor General was satisfied council’s financial statements had been properly prepared, and converting existing balances into cash is a decision to be made by council’s management.

As well as the Auditor General, Cr Larke also appealed to the executive director of Local Government Victoria.

“I need a bit of time to digest the information before putting it all together. It is still a live issue,” he said.

“I never disagreed that council’s financial statements were prepared as required. The issue has always been whether the reserve funds are cash backed.”

In past council meetings, Cr Larke has referred to the Long Service Leave Reserve. Council is no longer obligated to retain this reserve under legislation, and Cr Larke believed the funds could be used for capital projects or to reduce council’s borrowings.

In September, council prepared a report stating the implications of dipping into the reserve fund. From there, councillors voted to consider options for the reserve during the 2018-19 budget process.

Cr Larke is currently in the throes of preparing a paper based on his research, and feedback from the Victorian Auditor General’s Office and executive director of Local Government Victoria, which he will present to Bass Coast Shire Council at the March or April meeting.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - PAGE 17

Race to the top Ruby firies to climb highest building in southern hemisphere

By Brad Lester

To donate to their NZ fundraising effort, head online to https://firefightersclimb.org.nz and click on ‘Donate’ and search for ‘Ruby CFA’ within the team list.

WATCH out Kiwis, here comes the Ruby CFA and there is one of your own amongst them.

NZ bound: from left, Ruby CFA firefighters

Three Ruby firefighters will contest the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge in the New Zealand city of Auckland in May. Captain Michael Guest, himself a New Zealander, will be joined by second lieutenant Aaron Perks and firefighter Darren Hardacre in climbing 51 flights of stairs in the 328m Sky Tower.

It is the tallest building in the southern hemisphere and the Aussies are ready for the challenge.

Not only will they climb 1103 individual steps, but will do so wearing 20kg of full firefighting turnout gear with breathing apparatus.

They come fresh from completing the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb last year that saw them climb 28 stories of the Crown Metropol Hotel.

“At the top of Crown, we all pretty much thought that went really well and what about doing New Zealand?” Mr Hardacre said.

Kiwi firefighters took part in the Melbourne event to raise money for depression, suicide and post traumatic stress disorder, and encouraged their Aussie friends to return the favour. Mr Guest was eager to do so given he hails from Rotongaro, south of Auckland.

The NZ event, on Saturday, May 19, will raise money for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand and be contested by 900 firefighters.

“We will rattle tins in Auckland on the Friday and on the Saturday is the stair climb,” Mr Hardacre said.

The men have been training at Leongatha gymnasium Voyage Fitness in full turnout gear, with a 20kg weight belt, and were delighted when the gym took delivery of a stair climbing machine recently, following demand from clients.

“We can climb about 51 stories in about 12 minutes without the weight belt on, but it’s no good doing it without replicating the situation,” Mr Hardacre said.

His fitness has improved since beginning training for the Melbourne event last year and he also cited mental benefits.

Look out for the Ruby firies at Voyage Fitness on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Darren Hardacre, second lieutenant Aaron Perks and captain Michael Guest on the new stair climbing machine at Voyage Fitness in Leongatha, with trainer Scott Lowe (far left).

The firefighters are training for the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge in Auckland, New Zealand, in May.

Get the jump on cancer LIKE it or not us girls must have the all important regular Breast Screen and while the thought isn’t really that enticing the actual experience is a piece of cake.

Rural bliss: Rebecca Viergever and Clement Okay we would all rather the Trinh married at Nerrena Hall on December piece of cake and a decent coffee to go with it however recently the all 1, 2017. Photograph: T-one photography.

some help.

It does help when you have a great staff who can multi-task and jump from production manager to medical administrator and arrange for said forms to be faxed.

So that was the problem solved, just like that.

After a big sigh of relief and armed with the forms it was off to the Wonthaggi Hospital Breast Screen clinic.

The delightful lady on reception was so helpful and said not to worry she was only too happy to print out the forms, as the fax didn’t really cut the mustard. All that stress then for nothing!

The rest then was easy; the same lovely lady who handled

important date had come around.

Oh no not again we may think!

Luckily Breast Screen Victoria makes the process very easy REBECCA Viergever married Clement with reminders and emails, the Trinh at the beautifully decorated Ner- only problems start when you all the appointment details, rena Hall on Friday, December 1, 2017. leave registration and consent confirThe bride, formerly of Nerrena and now living in mation forms at work and have Melbourne, wed her Melbourne husband in a special no way to access emails. ceremony at 4.30pm.

So after a sleepless night wonRebecca is the daughter of Will (deceased) and dering for hours about what to do, Sue Viergever of Nerrena, and the sister of Paula and how to get the forms when being Natasha. an hour’s drive away from the ofClement is the son of Phi and Lan Trinh of Melfice, intermingled with thoughts bourne, and the brother of Phelan and Evan. of what to get for son and husRebecca walked down the aisle as her niece Kate band’s breakfast, lunch and dinFacey sang Love Story and played guitar before 100 ner and oh yes more importantly guests who travelled from the UK, New Zealand and what to pack for a weekend away interstate. and do we take the dogs or not?

The bride wore a vintage inspired Gatsby gown If only sometimes we women in latte colour and A-line satin with tulle overlay, could just shut down the myriad with linear patterns of decadent pearls and beading. of thoughts and get some sleep.

Bridesmaids wore long vintage inspired dusty So with a restless night but a pink and pale pink dresses, and carried bouquets of slightly clearer head in the mornMORE than 50 cyclists will take to the pastel roses. ing the plan was devised to get The groomsmen wore tan chinos, dark brown roads of South Gippsland in the annual suspenders and cream floral ties.

Lions Ride for Sight on April 11.

The couple’s three beloved dogs Milly, Fran and The five day event will start at Tidal River af- Thistle attended, and wore pink leads and collars ter an overnight stay at Inverloch, and then travel with a peony rose. a meandering route through Foster, Wonthaggi, The bride’s mother was matron of honour, and San Remo and Korumburra, covering 370km of bridesmaids were childhood friend Renee Henry of hills and plains, before finishing at Inverloch on Morwell; and friends Majlin Skjetne of Sweden, Sunday, April 15.

Rachel Roberts of Melbourne and Sophie Sideris of IT has been another fantastic week with plenty of opportunities for us to come together as a comThe theme of this year’s ride is Bikes, Beach- Melbourne. es, Bays, Bridges and Boats.

Clement’s best man was his childhood friend munity and enjoy our great region.

The Meeniyan Garlic Festival was another sucBeing the 25th anniversary ride, the aim is to Ben Wilson of Melbourne, and groomsmen were exceed all previous years fundraising and will in- childhood friend Kristian Lucacevich of Melbourne, cess which demonstrated once again their worthicorporate a celebratory evening cruise on Western friend Andrew Ogilvie of Melbourne, friend Alex ness as winners of the Community Event of the Year Kerridge of Melbourne, and childhood friend Chris for 2018.

Port Bay. The next event to keep an eye on is the 50th MuAll riders must raise a minimum amount, but Dansie of Melbourne.

Another childhood friend of Clem’s, Chris Mor- sic for the People concert being held this Sunday. It many raise thousands of dollars, with every cent will be a great day out with The Royal Australian going directly to vision related projects support by fesse of Melbourne, was MC. Flowers of bouquets of pastel roses were created Navy Band leading the show followed by local talLions clubs. ent including the South Gippsland Concert Band, Over the life of the ride, approximately $1 mil- by the bride’s mother and her friend Pam Williams, Wonthaggi Citizens Band and South Gippsland and the bride’s mother also made the cake. lion has been raised through this event.

The Nerrena Hall was also the venue for the re- Shire Brass Band.

It’s a fun non competitive event and is supMusic for the People is one of the longest runception and was decorated with lace bunting, rose ported along the way by Lions clubs who provide and sweet pea filled vintage crystal vases, and em- ning and best value music events in South Gippsland. meals and accommodation for the riders and their broidered doilies.

Council sponsors the event which is operated by a volunteer support crew.

Mr Whippy arrived and provided dessert for guests. host of volunteers in partnership with council staff.

Each year there are several vision impaired A traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony was held We thank them for all their efforts and making sure riders who are accompanied on tandem bikes by before the wedding ceremony at the bride’s mother’s the event is possible. dedicated cyclists.

To those that haven’t yet I strongly urge you to house, and the bride wore a traditional Vietnamese Corporate and individual sponsors support this Ao Dai made by Clem’s mother Lan. purchase your ticket either at the council office, 9 event and donations are most welcome. An aucCelebrant for the wedding was Carmel Monaghan. Smith Street, Leongatha or online at www.trybook. tion will be conducted on the final night of the The couple honeymooned in New Zealand and com/RELH It is also worth noting the fabulous work our settled in Melbourne. event.

Nerrena wedding

the screen test two years ago carried out the procedure in record time and made the whole process stress free. The staff at the Wonthaggi Hospital it has to be said is just wonderful, always friendly and willing to help, with a smile.

The Breast Screen is easy, the hard part is remembering all the forms or remembering a lot of things these days.

But now there is another two years until the next screen and while for many they couldn’t bear the thought of a breast screen test, it is just so important and Breast Screen Victoria makes it all very easy. So if you haven’t already, hop online and register, even better make an appointment.

Lions ride for sight

Mayor’s message Cr Lorraine Brunt parks and gardens team undertake to ensure our local reserves are ready for such events.

Recently I have heard some fantastic feedback about how great the vegetable gardens are looking in Foster, how vibrant Baromi Park was for the Mirboo North Italian Festa and the gardens that are flourishing around Korumburra. This work certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed and I would like to thank them for it.

I would also like to thank everyone who took the opportunity to provide their feedback on the Council Plan and the 16 proposed initiatives for this coming year. Our officers were out and about at Leongatha, Mirboo North and Foster and an online forum was available for your comments.

We look forward to seeing the results collated and presented to us to help councillors understand what you, the community we represent, value most.

By receiving this feedback we can ensure we are all trying to achieve the same goals.

Next week council will return for its first meeting of the year. These meetings are open to the public so you can see decision making in action. If you won’t be able to attend don’t forget you can also watch our livestream to catch any topic that might interest you.

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New chapter for local love story

By Tayla Kershaw SAN Remo’s Aminah Hart was thrilled to see her daughter Leila attend her first day of school at Newhaven College recently.

Happy family: a film about Aminah Hart and Scott Andersen’s story with their daughter Leila is the next big project in the pipeline, but for the time being the family is enjoying their life on the coast.

While many say Aminah’s journey for Leila is an emotional story with a happy ending, Aminah prefers to think of it as a new beginning.

Aminah was born in London to a West Indian father and an Australian mother. She was raised in Melbourne by her mother, but considered London home for a time.

Aminah’s life changed after making her decision to have IVF after losing two sons to a rare genetic disorder.

Although anxious at first, Aminah was strengthened by the support of her mother.

Presented with three donor profiles, Aminah chose the profile she believed would provide her with the best chance to deliver a happy and healthy baby.

This profile belonged to South Gippsland farmer and then Kilcunda Bass football coach Scott Andersen.

Leila was born on August 14, 2012.

Girls can carry Aminah’s genetic condition, but do not suffer the symptoms.

Despite a close encounter when a cyst was discovered in her throat when she was three weeks old, Leila was a healthy baby and has grown up into a happy little girl.

Ice Axe to hit the stands

Aminah and Leila were happily living in Melbourne, but Aminah always wondered about the traits her daughter had inherited, and had always harboured curiosities about her own father.

Encouraged by her mother, Aminah reached out to Scott.

Through a voluntary registry – a medium that facilitates contact between families and donors – Aminah sent an email to Scott. After Leila’s first birthday, they began corresponding more frequently.

Leila had the opportunity to meet her father and her siblings – and a romance bloomed between Scott and Aminah.

On a holiday in Thailand in 2014, they became engaged, and married in Sorrento 12 months later.

Their story has been in the spotlight over the past few years. A documentary was filmed for the ABC television show Australian Story and Aminah wrote a book entitled How I Met Your Father.

“I felt very fortunate to write the book. I had always intended to write the story for Leila, but this was a legacy for my boys as well,” she said.

A film is now in the pipeline. It is still in its early days, but a production team has signed on, and the film may take three and a half years to make.

In the meantime, Aminah and Scott have now gone into real estate together, and there is bright future ahead for Leila.

Aminah and Leila have loved making the sea change to San Remo. Leila now fancies herself quite the surfer, and loves getting out on the waves with her siblings.

Aminah said she is still a city girl, but loves getting out on the farm.

“Leila loves it here. She has her siblings around and she is part of a big happy family. It is a big change from just the two of us living in a flat in Hawthorn,” Aminah said.

“She just started school in Newhaven, which she loves. She couldn’t wait to start school. I am thrilled that she is enjoying all these new experiences.”

Aminah is now looking forward to the challenges ahead. Predominantly, she is looking forward to teaching Leila all about their West Indian heritage.

“I want to teach her to be tolerant, accepting and open to all cultures. I find Aussies teach their children to be well rounded, and I want Leila to have the same broad mind. I also want her to travel and have the same love for the city as she has for the country. It’s fabulous to have the contrast,” she said.

Aminah said the move to San Remo had been a refreshing experience, and the community had shown a lot of goodwill toward Leila and the family.

Leila will also be following her father’s sporting footsteps. While Scott will be coaching Stony Creek Football Netball Club this year, Leila will be joining AusKick at Scott’s former club, Kilcunda Bass.

Nature Parks takes over Bushbank

THE Barb Martin UNDER the pen name Eric George, Eric Met- Bushbank enters a calfe of Korumburra recently published his new era as the Bushfirst book. bank committee workIce Axe is a fictional thriller about a mountain climber and industrial investigator. Mr Metcalfe used his own experi- ing group transferred management of the ences and knowledge to influence the book.

Set in the 1960s, the action starts with the death of two nursery operations to climbers, who are shot on a difficult climb in the French the Phillip Island NaAlps.

The protagonist – Dan Markham – is employed by a ture Parks last Friday.

In writing: Korumburra’s Eric Metcalfe published his first book Ice Axe recently.

special chemical manufacturer in Manchester to go to the French Alps in search of a chemist who disappeared using a highly secret formula.

Two attempts are made on his life in France, but he returns to Manchester unscathed. However, his activities in France have interested the French police.

The final mayhem involves the destruction of a pilot plant in a disused slate mine, and the formula is not revealed until the end.

Mr Metcalfe is an ex-building cost consultant who retired to South Gippsland in 1992.

He worked in the UK, South Africa and Australia before settling down permanently in Australia in 1978 and became a citizen.

In Korumburra, he lives with his wife of 60 years. He is a former volunteer at the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Now 85 years old, Mr Metcalfe is thrilled to see his words in print. He decided to write the book after he retired.

Once the book was completed, Mr Metcalfe sent the book to three publishers and was accepted by Austin Macauley Publishers.

As well as including his extensive knowledge about mountain climbing in the 1960s, there are graphic fight sequences and thrilling plotlines to keep the reader engaged.

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“We are excited to reach this important phase, as the Nature Parks is committed to continuing to provide indigenous plants for the community, as per Barb Martin’s vision and the original charter of the Bushbank,” Catherine Basterfield, CEO Phillip Island Nature Parks, said.

“We are also looking forward to not only providing opportunities for existing volunteers, but also further developing the highly successful volunteer program to enhance and acknowledge the wonderful contributions that these dedicated individuals make to the Bushbank.”

The Bushbank is temporarily closed for retail and public sales to allow for up-

On the job: from left, Rob Humphrys, Judy Glover, Danny Caswell, Liz Bernal and Ineke Humphrys at work at the Barb Martin Bushbank. grades to the facilities and integration into the Nature Parks’ computing and point of sale systems.

Existing wholesale orders will continue to be honoured, and new wholesale contracts are welcome, ahead of the Bushbank’s planned re-launch early in the 2018-19 financial year.

Bushbank president Anne Davie said, “We have been delighted to work with the Nature Parks during this transition period in order to secure the continued op-

eration of the Bushbank, and we are excited to know that both the nursery and the volunteers have such a bright future ahead.”

There will be a Bushbank info booth at the Nature Parks’ Community Open Day on Sunday, March 4 at the Koala Conservation Centre, and people are invited to come along and meet the Bushbank team, along with a wide range of other community and special interest groups who will be there on the day.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - PAGE 19

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EDUCATION & COURSE OPPORTUNITIES For South Gippsland

School of the future is here THE future has arrived at Newhaven College.

The opening of the new Senior Learning Centre and Specialist Art, Science and Technology facility provides the best possible environment to inspire your child’s creativity and learning.

The year 2018 is a significant year in the college’s 38 year history with all students from Prep to Year 12 now attending the magnificent 82 acre Phillip Island Road campus.

A small school with a big heart.

The Junior School takes pride in nurturing Prep to Year 4 children in their early years of learning, with the aim of producing happy, considerate, empathetic and well-rounded young people.

With small class sizes and a strong academic focus in a caring and valuesbased environment, students develop confidence, resilience and a ‘have a go’ attitude.

Middle School, the Year 9 Environmental Centre, Trade Skills Centre and Senior School are ‘must see’ destinations for any visitor to Newhaven.

While each are stunning and unique learning centres in their own right, consideration of students’ social and emotional needs has been at the forefront of the clever campus layout.

Each facility has been designed to

provide students with a sense of security and belonging within their own small sub-school whilst still connecting them with each other across one school.

This creates a familiar environment where positive mentoring experiences between older and younger students provides for a seamless transition from Prep right through to Year 12.

Beyond the classroom Newhaven College offers challenging opportunities that complement the academic program and inspire young people to discover and pursue their passions: • academic endeavours; • music; • drama; • surfing; • equestrian; • house competitions; • sport; • cultural events; • Duke of Edinburgh and Compass programs; • public speaking and debating; • language studies; • international tours; and performing and visual arts.

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The next stage of the college’s development is already underway and is scheduled for completion mid 2018. A two court indoor stadium with a weights room, PMP room and a special classroom will be complemented by a grass soccer pitch and a synthetic hockey pitch with eight tennis courts.

Newhaven College continually strives to improve across all areas of the school with the best interests of students and families always at the fore. While enrolments are invited for every year level, the main points of entry to the college are Prep and Year 7.

Enrolments are underway for 2020, with some places still available in 2018 and 2019. For enrolment enquiries, please contact Belinda Manning on (03) 5956 7505 or visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu. au

Modern facilities: Newhaven College’s new specialist facility houses the art, design, science and technology faculties and features five science labs, three art spaces, a textiles room, a dark room, kiln, staff facilities and massive outdoor flexible teaching and seating area. It provides a beautiful link between Middle School and the new Senior Learning Centre.

Excitement surrounds new precinct THE design process of a new education precinct has Wonthaggi Secondary College full of excitement.

Come and see what Newhaven has to Principal Darren Parker said he is offer your family at the first College Tour looking forward to the benefits the new for 2018 at 9.30am on Thursday, March precinct will offer the growing number of 15. students, as well as the community. The school will have 1350 students this year.

With more students studying Year 12, the school has once again been able to offer music, and information and communications technology program at VCE level.

“We are proud that we can offer more options to our students. We had a great year last year and we have another exciting one ahead,” Mr Parker said.

The school has welcomed four new staff members, as well as 11 returning staff members. The mix of new and experienced teachers has contributed to the school.

“Last year we did a lot of work around collaborative teaching and learning. Our teachers explored professional development in teams and that’s happening across Facilities galore: the new Senior Learning Centre at Newhaven College both campuses,” Mr Parker said.

The school is again running its school is a stylish, high-tech and functional learning environment with a fully equipped lecture theatre, specialist rooms, meeting rooms, classrooms, a VCAL program, and has introduced a student support area, staff facilities and student common and study areas. VCAL captain for the first time. Kearny

Leadership team: principal Darren Parker congratulated Wonthaggi Secondary College’s 2018 leaders, back from left, Jack Mendes (school captain), Jess Martin (arts captain), Alana McRae (sports captain), Caigan Meade (arts captain), front from left, Laura Thompson (sports captain), Leah McNish (school captain), Chelsea Wilson (school captain), Katelyn Hollis (arts captain), Shantelle Keogh (school captain) and Kearny Hull (VCAL captain).

Hull has taken on the inaugural role.

The college is also continuing its community Satellite VCAL program for at risk students.

Working with local primary schools, the college is working to tackle disengagement with school early by providing flexible learning options through the

Pathways and Transition Setting program run by Tom Burdekin.

On the calendar, the Year 12 students recently went on their tertiary camp, and students were involved in the House Swimming Sports.

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EDUCATION & COURSE OPPORTUNITIES For South Gippsland

College fosters youth leadership STUDENTS at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha have got off to a stellar start to the year with the new mission team leading the school by example.

Appointed at the Ash Wednesday mass last

Wednesday, the team of senior students has already focused on ensuring the school community has a common goal for the school year.

Principal David Leslie said the mission team was a wonderful asset to the school and inspires students in younger year levels.

“Every year the mis-

Leaders in Sydney: from left, Bailey Patterson and Meghan Minogue represented Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College at the Joseph, Julian Tennison Woods and Mary MacKillop leadership conference in Sydney earlier this month.

sion team comes up with a theme for the school and this year they have chosen ‘let our courage rise’,” Mr Leslie said.

“The students have made a big poster which is on display in the school.”

Aside from continuing its focus on academic achievement and moral values, the school has also seen a growth in enrolments after enrolling the largest Year 7 class in its history.

The college welcomed 128 Year 7’s who joined the school at the beginning of term and renovations have been made to the junior classrooms to accommodate for the growth.

“There has been very extensive building work done to the Year 7 classrooms and we have also appointed more staff to deal with more students,” director of the junior school, Richard Muranty said.

“We have also had a range of programs for our new students, including an activities day where we immerse the students in all areas of school we know will promote their resilience and well being in high school life.”

Bustling term: from left, Lachlan Aulich, Charlie Rollo and Abbey Sutherland step on board the new Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College bus.

The Year 7 teachers are also no strangers to the values of Mary MacKillop, with Jacinta Johnston, Jonathon Bowman and Maydia Perry all former students of the college and now in teaching roles.

School captains Bailey Patterson and Meghan Minogue put their leadership skills to task at the start of the school year.

The two Year 12 students travelled to Mary MacKillop Place in North

Sydney earlier this month to partake in the Joseph, Julian Tennison Woods and Mary MacKillop leadership conference in collaboration with Josephite schools from across Australia and New Zealand.

The conference focuses on the leadership qualities of Joseph, Juliam Tenison Woods and Mary MacKillop, all of whom have relevance to the foundation Sisters of St. Joseph, the founders of the college.

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EDUCATION & COURSE OPPORTUNITIES For South Gippsland Children begin bright THE tutors at Begin Bright Leongatha give your child the time and attention they need to succeed in their education.

Young leaders: Grade 6 students Mataya, Lacie, Jaxon and Harry were named school captains at Wonthaggi North Primary School for 2018.

The tutoring centre in Peart Street offers tutoring for children from Prep through to Grade 6, covering such subjects as English, maths and science.

Begin Bright has centres around Australia, including Melbourne, and the Leongatha centre is the first in regional Victoria.

Since opening in 2015, the Leongatha centre has helped many children advance their learning by improving their confidence and self belief, said owner Kate Foster.

“Children are often unsure of their abilities so we believe in a growth mindset rather than a fixed ‘I can’t do it approach’,” she said.

“We have one on one time here. Children thrive once they have got that attention and have been heard, and you can see where there are gaps.”

Ms Foster, a registered teacher, is joined at Begin Bright by fellow tutors Sarah Trezise and Alison March, and the trio are mothers themselves and so know what a child needs to flourish.

“If they love science, then we will try and

bring experiments in. It makes it fun,” Ms Foster said.

Begin Bright also offers a School Readiness program to help children make a successful transition to primary school.

The program is offered in three levels pink, green and yellow – with sessions available to children as young as two who would benefit from more confidence. Craft is one of the many activities offered and children learn such skills as holding a pencil correctly and using glue sticks.

The sessions promise small class sizes (a maximum of eight students), teaching of phonics and numeracy skills, development of fine motor skills and a lot of fun.

“It’s a way of letting the kids go and make a lot of mess without parents worrying about cleaning it up,” Ms Foster said.

“We had one child who did all three classes and is now in Prep and he’s already received an award.”

Parents can book online for sessions at www.beginbright.com.au/enrol/leongatha Free trials are also available for the School Readiness program and Begin Bright also offers school holiday workshops.

Parent reading sessions, covering the three stages of learning to read, will be held soon.

School shows community spirit WITH highly qualified teachers and new technology in the classrooms, there are plenty of learning opportunities for students at Wonthaggi North Primary School.

As well as focusing on core subjects, the school also offers science and music programs, and lunchtime clubs.

One such club is the Sustainability Group. The group is now designing a garden in memory of staff member Yvonne Gilmore. They have also made bird feeders for the school and organised rubbish free lunch days.

They will also help to run a Clean Up Australia Day event in March.

The school has a new junior school council, with student Maya Jamieson named captain. The council will organise events and fundraisers during the year.

Assistant principal Wendy Nicol said the school maintains close ties with the community, and encourages volunteers and parents to contribute.

Ms Nicol said the Parents and Friends Association recently donated $3000 to the school to buy more classroom furniture.

“It has helped us to modernise our classrooms, which has made the school environment more welcoming,” she said.

A community playgroup operates in a classroom between 12.30pm and 2pm, allowing children to play while parents catch up. The playgroup is open to all, and parents are not obligated to have children attend the school.

The school is inclusive and caters for all learning needs.

“We take pride in knowing our students and maintaining communication with parents,” Ms Nicol said.

The buddy program sees Grade 6 students given the responsibility to help Prep students make the transition to school.

Currently, the school has 12 classrooms, allowing lower class numbers. Ms Nicol said this helps young students make the transition, and gives teachers more one on one time with students.

The camp program is running again this year, with Grade 5 students to visit Wilsons Promontory later this term.

Ms Nicol said camps are important to encourage students to challenge themselves and gain more independence.

The Grade 3 to 6 students also have the swimming program to look forward to, with District Swimming Sports set to be held on February 27 and House Swimming Sports on the Learning lots: Charlie makes progress during a primary tutoring class at Begin Bright Leongatha. last day of term.

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EDUCATION & COURSE OPPORTUNITIES For South Gippsland Children thrive here Students thrive on placement LEONGATHA Children’s Centre is continuing to provide quality care and

LOCAL businesses have been supportearly childhood education in South ing students of South Gippsland SpecialGippsland. ist School to ensure they are equipped The Symmons Street precinct has been providing families with exceptional care since 1977 and only with hands on experience and workplace continues to thrive year in and year out for both three skills in the community.

and four year old programs.

Leongatha Children’s Centre director Paula Holt said staff are highly trained in early childhood education.

“Leongatha Children’s Centre employs qualified educators who are experienced and committed to providing high quality education and care,” she said.

“Our play based, stimulating learning curriculum is based on the Victorian early years learning and development framework. Our educational program is informed by accounting for each individual child’s interest, needs and strengths.”

The centre participates in such programs as the Kids Go For Your Life achievement program.

“Through Go For Your Life, we were recently Climbing around: Robyn enjoys her time at recognised and awarded the title as a Smiles for Leongatha Children’s Centre playing in the Miles centre,” Ms Holt said.

“These programs assist to enhance the physical large outdoor area. wellbeing of each child, while also assisting to educate families.”

The centre has a large outdoor learning environment geared at enhancing children’s awareness of their surroundings and wider environment, while also offering education in sustainability.

“Community is very important and through visits to various such places as Woorayl Lodge and the wetlands, we are able to deepen the relationships between the centre and the community, while teaching children about contributing to the community,” Ms Holt said.

“Our management structure is a not for profit with a volunteer committee of management which Roar galore: from left, Rio, Jayden and Zayne enjoy learn- allows families the opportunity ing about dinosaurs during play time at Leongatha Chil- to fully immerse with the centre’s operations.” dren’s Centre.

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VCAL work experience coordinator Nicole Glenn said partnerships with local workplaces better prepare students for life after school and have proven to be extremely valuable over the years.

“Our students work anywhere from an hour to an entire day a week in their placements to get hands-on skills,” she said.

“It is great for our students to get ongoing placements with employers who take time to establish their needs and are able to build on those strong relationships.”

The seven VCAL students are working in voluntary and paid capacities across the region.

Liam is in the sports class at Leongatha Primary School and has also done time at Woorayl Lodge.

Maddison has been on placement at St Vincent De Paul shop Leongatha for almost a year and continues to volunteer her time every Thursday in the store.

Supervisor Geoff Hoghton said it has been a pleasure working with Maddison.

“It has been really great. She enjoys working here and she gets everybody going for the day. She has so much energy,” he said.

Coffee up: South Gippsland Specialist School VCAL student Matthew has commenced placement at Market Cafe Leongatha where he hopes to become a trained barista.

On placement: from left, South Gippsland Specialist School student Maddison with supervisor Geoff Hoghton at Leongatha’s St Vincent De Paul shop.

Voyage Fitness has been hosting Jordan while Blake has been over in Wonthaggi working with Connecting Skills Australia.

Brandon has been on placement with Stewart’s Tyres.

Market Cafe Leongatha has hosted Matthew for two weeks now and manager Callum Stewart said he has already acquired new skills in the workplace.

“It is nice to see Matthew achieving results and gaining skills while also spending quality time in the community,” he said.

Matthew is looking to receive barista training so that when he graduates from South Gippsland Specialist School, he will enter the workforce with valuable skills for employment.

Students are also preparing for a camping trip in Wilsons Promontory later this year.

VCAL coordinator Tracey Kenyon said students have been given the chance to plan the trip themselves.

“They have worked on the itinerary, budgets, shopping lists, packing lists and are also working on making their own permission slips to send home to parents,” she said.

“The students are also in the middle of their bike education program this term which we have integrated into their literacy and numeracy curriculum.”

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EDUCATION & COURSE OPPORTUNITIES For South Gippsland ECG breaks the mould A YEAR ago, Korumburra’s Corrine Garton faced a fork in the road: to return to school and complete her senior years or move forward without a high school qualification.

New program: from left, St Joseph’s Primary School Korumburra students Lily, Nicholas, Oscar and Khoa have been taking part in the school’s new science, technology, engineering and mathematics program.

Modern teaching at St Joseph’s THIS year St Joseph’s Primary School in KoruOn the way: Corrine and Michael have appreciated the sup- mburra is excited to be port they have received from Education Centre Gippsland in able to bring STEM into pursuing their careers. all classrooms across the are small and you get to learn school. schooling success.

“It was such a relief to find a school where I could be myself,” she said.

“I used to feel like the odd one out. Here, everyone has a place. You’re encouraged to do your best, but in your own way.

By the end of the year, everyone is so close that the campus feels like a second home, and you are armed with what you need to follow your dreams.”

For fellow ECG College graduate, Michael Franklin, the school offered the chance to be more hands-on in the classroom.

“Before I started VCAL, I was really struggling in class,” Michael said.

“I wasn’t keeping up with the homework and the teachers weren’t able to give me the help I needed. It just wasn’t the right fit. But here, the classes

by doing.

“One of my favourite projects of the year was working with the Salvation Army to create a Youth Week event, from helping with the overall planning right through to selling items we’d made in a stall on the day. It was the first time I had done a project like that. It was a lot of fun but I learned a lot, too.”

Michael is now working as a kitchen hand at a popular Leongatha restaurant and, with his newly secured drivers licence, is seeking additional work as a trades apprentice.

“Alternative school settings are the best kept secret in some ways,” Mr Robertson said.

“It’s important for both parents and students to know that if they are struggling in high school, there are other great options available to them.”

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics and covers a wide range of disciplines and skills, which are increasingly in demand in our rapidly changing world.

Last year classroom teacher Julia Strentz offered STEM club during two lunchtimes.

“This was an extremely successful program and many children enjoyed discovering and creating amazing things,” principal Michelle Charlton said.

“STEM combines these subject areas to engage students in hands on exploration of a range of learning experiences.”

It includes activities such as

coding, constructing, cooking, building, electronics, robotics and digital design.

This term the students will be exploring inventions, digital technology, how computers work, data systems, beginner coding and cyber safety.

Each session will give the students time to play, think, explore and create as they develop their understanding of this vital area of the curriculum.

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“High school wasn’t right for me, but I wanted to help people, and the best way to do that was with a qualification,” Corrine said.

“I needed an alternative pathway where I could reach my potential.”

Today, the future is looking brighter than ever for Corrine, who has been accepted to study youth work at Victoria University after completing the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) at Education Centre Gippsland (ECG) College in Leongatha.

ECG College head of school, Jamie Robertson, said the college’s customized VCAL program was unique in the region.

“Our programs turn traditional schooling upside down.

Instead of expecting the student to fall in line with what the school is offering, we tailor our studies around what each student needs to succeed,” he said.

“They attain the same skill set and certificates as their peers, but our learning environment is very different.

“Some kids feel like square pegs in round holes. We don’t change the peg; we change the setting.”

Flexible learning schools like ECG College are growing in popularity throughout Australia, as students who need more support seek innovative alternatives to mainstream classrooms.

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EDUCATION & COURSE OPPORTUNITIES For South Gippsland Tarwin Valley makes history STUDENTS are creating history at Tarwin Valley Primary School this term with the burial of a new time capsule to be resurrected in 25 years.

In 1993, students buried a time capsule at the Meeniyan school, which the school community opened in November.

Teacher Gene Vanderzalm said of the original capsule, “We had one student who drew a map of the school and of Meeniyan, and it is so different now.

“Students wrote profiles about themselves and about their favourite hobbies, who their friends are and what they enjoyed learning at Tarwin Valley Primary School. Our current students have done the same and have placed a new time capsule into the ground.”

School captains Sophie and Burke buried the

capsule in the school’s new seasons and sensory garden in the courtyard last Thursday.

“Each class was given worksheets to fill out so we all contributed to the capsule,” Sophie said.

“How we learn is definitely different to how school was 25 years ago and it will be interesting to see how it changes in another 25 years.”

The school has recently undergone changes in the classroom, with new curriculums giving more time to science and art to achieve strong outcomes.

“This term students are learning about waste and the environment. We have paired up the unit with art where they are building images around waste,” science teacher Donna Giliam said.

“The whole school is learning about waste and every student will make their own beeswax melts to put their sandwiches in without wasting more plastic.”

Young artists: from left, Korumburra Secondary College students Hayley Cranston, Travis Hall, Izaak Morrison and Jessica Bevis were creative in the art room last Thursday.

Korumburra opens doors KORUMBURRA Secondary College (KSC) is hosting an official opening for its new technology building.

Young scientists: from left, Kirra, Ava and Bella make bio-plastics as part of their sustainability studies at Tarwin Valley Primary School last Thursday.

KSC is opening the doors of its new building to the public on Tuesday, March 6.

An official ceremony will be held on the day at 3pm.

The building will then be open for the public to walk through whilst appreciating students’ work which will be on display.

“It’s wonderful to have a state of the arts facility within the school that covers technology, engineering, arts and maths,” principal John Wilson said.

This year the school will be continuing to develop its student mentor program to build a better understanding of each student’s needs.

“Each student has a teacher who is their dedi-

cated mentor who they can go to for support,” Mr Wilson said.

“It’s been really good and the parents are encouraged to keep in contact with their child’s mentor, and we’ve already seen this happening.

“The partnership between school and home is really important.”

Teachers are continuing to put into practise the classroom practice structure.

The classroom practice ensures there is a common routine and structure in every class.

Every teacher is encouraged to plan their class in a similar way.

External educational consultants visit the school every four years to review the structure. They will arrive in the second half of this year to write a strategic plan for the following four years.

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Chairo to open kindergarten LEONGATHA’S Chairo Christian School is opening a kindergarten on campus in 2019.

Principal Anthony Collier said the school was in the process of finalising plans. “During the second half of the year we will be converting two of the junior classrooms into the kindergarten facility,� he said. “We want to open the school up to more families and give people the opportunity to prioritise a Prep spot. “It will be a really good chance for students to transition themselves into school, as they will have the opportunity to visit the school library and art room, and they will slowly but surely familiarise themselves with the school.�

Mr Collier said incorporating a kindergarten would help grow the school and bring it into alignment with the Active learning: from left, Leongatha Chairo school’s other campuses in Pakenham and Drouin.

Christian School students Vanessa Erbs, Margaret This year, every student from Grade 3 and above has Winmar and Amaya Sande participated in a ball the opportunity to go on a school camp. game during physical education on Thursday.

In the junior school, the Grade 3 and 4 students will be going to Mill Valley Ranch in Tynong and Grade 5 and 6 children will go to Melbourne for a city camp.

In the senior school, years 7 and 8 students will head to Gippsland Lakes, the Year 9 students will be going on a hiking camp, and Year 10 students have five camp location options and will join students from the school’s other two campuses.

Creative students: from left, Leongatha Chairo Christian School students Anton Shields and Hannah Watson expressed themselves musically last Thursday.

Work space: from left, Wonthaggi Primary School students Jarvis, Mia, Zac and Allannah enjoy their classes in the school’s modern learning centre.

Students learn new skills WITH a short term ahead, the calendar is action packed at Wonthaggi Primary School.

portant they have as much exposure to the city as possible,� assistant principal Vin Hally said.

Parent teacher interviews will be held in the next week. These interviews allow parents to meet their child’s classroom teacher to discuss learning methods at school and home.

At Wonthaggi Primary School, there is an emphasis on respectful relationships, meaning the school is a space safe from family violence and supports gender equality.

The school will be celebrating Harmony Day on March 21, and will be hosting a Stomp workshop on February 26, which is all about Indigenous Australian dancing.

Grades 1 to 6 students have already started lessons in the school’s outdoor pool. Swimming is also held before school at 8am.

Grade Prep students are involved in a swimming program in term four at the YMCA. The Grade 5 Wilsons Promontory outdoor camp will be held this term. The Grade 6 students recently went on the Urban camp in Parkville. Students explored Melbourne and used public transport. “Our students are rural, and many will move to the city for work, university or TAFE after they finish Year 12. It’s im-

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Building resilience and respect LEONGATHA Primary School students will benefit this year from the addition of literacy specialists, on hand to get the best outcomes for both students and teachers across the campus.

Principal Dot Coghlan said the school is heavily focused on literacy and key learning criteria.

“Teachers across the board are fully aware that we want our students to have focused continuity in the morning class-

es while the afternoon is more for science, general studies and sports programs,” she said.

“Some schools appoint one literacy specialist for their program, however we felt we would benefit from three across different year levels to cater for every individual student’s needs.”

Szilvia Smith has been at Leongatha Primary School since 1991 and will use her extensive experience to guide younger teachers as the literacy specialist for Prep and Grade 1 classes.

“My role is to work with teachers to improve their teach-

New classrooms: from left, Chance, Ruby and Jack enjoyed reading inside the refurbished classrooms at Leongatha Primary School.

ing practise. We have weekly one on one conversations to discuss where they are at and what areas could use improvement,” she said.

“Countless studies show that student outcomes are improved by their teachers’ knowledge.”

Jenny Turner will take on the role of literacy specialist for Grades 2 and 3 while Janelle Rathjen will oversee Grades 4, 5 and 6.

The campus has also seen the addition of three new teachers across the junior classrooms.

Pete Harris and Jake Proctor graduated from their university teaching courses last year and Kate Hines-Perry taught at Korumburra Primary School last year.

“It has been great and everyone has been really accommodating in helping us to settle in,” Mr Proctor said.

The Leongatha Primary School community is committed to building an inclusive campus with strong values around resilience and respect.

Head of the student behaviour program Leonnie McCluskey said new posters have been placed around the school, highlighting the values established by teachers, students and parents late last year.

“We spend time each week establishing what our values mean to our students and they

New generation: from left, Pete Harris, Jake Proctor and Kate Hines-Perry are teaching at Leongatha Primary School all have a very articulate understanding of their expectations and behaviours in our community,” Ms McCluskey said.

Ms Coghlan said the New Year has got off to an excellent

start.

“We have a great culture here which continues not just throughout all the classrooms, but throughout all of our parents and larger school commu-

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“We are fortunate enough to work with excellent staff and all of our teachers are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our students.”

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EDUCATION & COURSE OPPORTUNITIES For South Gippsland Russians bring world to Tarwin Lower TARWIN Lower Primary offers all of the opportunities of a big school with the benefits of a small setting.

The school already has permanent students from Russia David of Grade Two and Senya in Prep - and this term, three of their friends are enrolled at the school while living in Venus Bay during a visit to Australia.

They are Grade 4 boy Timur and his sister Inga, and friend Yulia, both in Grade 6.

The trio hail from the Russian

capital of Moscow and despite the culture shock and hot Australian summer after leaving the Russian winter, they are settling in well.

“They understand English and they have fitted in really nicely,” Tarwin Lower principal Jenni Cox said.

“They are from lovely families and we are enjoying having them at our school. I’m sure we

will learn lots from them.”

Tarwin Lower is already a multicultural school, with a Muslim family and a child of Indian heritage among the students.

The Russian trio has found their teacher Freya Carbone to be This term, that includes givmore easy going than their Rusing students the chance to learn sian teacher and believe Austraabout Russia, directly from Ruslian school is more relaxed. sians themselves.

Inga said, “We have lots of teachers and lots of homework in Moscow.”

Yulia added, “I like the sea and the big waves here.” ever changing world. to our own lives, and which ultiGREAT learning opporInga noted they already love The Catholic ethos helps fosmately refl ect the life and message tunities and a caring en- ter a sense of unity among stuJesus Christ,” principal Ronan pizza and back home, love such vironment are offered to dents. They adopt a basic knowl- of Russian dishes such as the soup O’Mahoney said. students at St Joseph’s edge of Catholic education and The school’s teachers are dedi- Borsh, meat in a bread named Peland pancakes.

Primary School, Wont- learn core values for everyday cated to using the best practices to meny, “We want to learn English. We life. improve learning. haggi. want to see strange animals and “Our commitment is to bring Learning opportunities are The school takes an investigatogether faith and learning in abundant at the school, with stu- swim,” she said. tive approach to learning to create The quiet life of Venus Bay is ways that are real and meaningful dents having the opportunity to confident lifelong learners in an learn robotics and coding, undertake specialist lessons in sport, Italian, and performing and visual arts, get involved in lunchtime clubs – like buskers, gardening KORMBURRA Primary and coding clubs – and take on School is responding to student leadership roles. current research around Students have a lot to look forthe impact that positive ward to this year, with refurbishand emotional ments occurring in classrooms social to create innovative open place wellbeing has on student spaces for flexible, engaging and engagement. inclusive lessons.

Students who feel safe and The school will also be in- happy at school are ready to volved in a language program with learn, ready to connect and form Monash University, and a number healthy friendships, and ready to of camp and excursion programs. reach their full potential.

The Footsteps dancing proWelfare coordinator Kelly Working hard: St Joseph’s Primary School students Mitch- gram will go ahead in term three, Hunter is available full time to aswith plenty of sporting opportuni- sist staff in meeting all the social ell and Chem practised their maths skills last Wednesday. ties available this year. and emotional needs of students.

The school’s green room has calming activities such a sensory toys, a quiet book nook, zen garden, puppet theatre, puzzles and more.

“Students have open access to the green room every lunchtime and are encouraged to use the space to self regulate their emotions, get back to calm and reconTarwin Lower Primary School is built on the nect with their peers,” Ms Hunter values of kindness, co-operation, said. resilience and respect. Students are the centre “Small group workshops run throughout the school year to of the school. Teachers know all the

Opportunities aplenty at St Joseph’s

Russian connection: David (left) welcomes his Russian friends to Tarwin Lower Primary School for a term. They are Yulia, Timur and Inga, with teacher Freya Carbone. David is a permanent student at the school. a far cry from the hustle of city life, with Moscow having an underground railway, museums and galleries.

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Meditation time: from left, Korumburra Primary School students Sam, Isabelle and Thomas have been enjoying the school’s meditation corner in their spare time in the green room at school. provide students with a more focused approach to the personal and emotional capabilities set out in the Victorian curriculum.

“Students learn to identify their emotions and the impact strong emotions have on themselves and others, as well as strategies to apply in self-man-

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Empowering students to understand their own social and emotional needs leads to calmer classrooms and a more productive learning environment for all.

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St Laurence’s talks French ST Laurence Primary School in Leongatha has introduced a new language program this year which involves students communicating in French daily.

The program was a part of a leading language project staff were involved in last year.

Staff will be giving instructions in French because they value learning a second language.

“In order to achieve our aim of enriching the

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MCH focuses on connecting people with others, sharing skills and talents, building confidence and self-esteem, and increasing skills, knowledge and experience for employment, volunteer roles, or enjoyment of life.

Pre-accredited sessions assist people who want to go on to further study to build the skills necessary before they step into certificate and diploma courses.

MCH has found many people enrol in TAFE or university courses but don’t have the digital literacy skills, and required levels of literacy and numeracy, and drop out.

When people do this, they have often used up financial resources available to them.

This is one area in which learning opportunities undertaken in a community house are different from other sources of education.

MCH is a Learn Local organisation which means the Department of Education and Training has approved the course content in pre-accredited English and maths classes, as well as story writing, digital

language program, our art program is taught in French,” principal Kate Dourley said.

“We’re introducing French more deeply into the school because we value learning a second language and it is proven over time as offering a benefit in social outcomes.”

The program was implemented at the beginning of this year.

Teacher Margaret Gatehouse has heard many students speaking French already.

“I do an action and speak the instructions in French, and the students follow what I’m doing,” she said.

“Children are natural language learners and if adults say and do the action, they will learn the same as the children.”

marketing, introduction to computers, office essentials, foundations for your future, and being work or study ready.

Also offered are information sessions such as how to turn an idea into a business, money and savings plan, skin cancer awareness, kitchen and garden classes, seasonal vegie gardening, creative craft sessions including cold press soap making, crafts, candle making, wet felting, and jewellery beading.

MCH manager Jenni Keerie said, “We are very proud that two of our pre-accredited courses have been approved by the Department of Employment and Mission Providence for delivery to eligible job seekers via the Job Active Networks.

“These courses have been designed specifically to guide participants to prepare them for working in specific industries or preparation for work or future study.”

MCH delivers accredited courses through registered training organisations and these include food safety, food handling, apply first aid, CPR, responsible service of alcohol, construction induction, traffic management and traffic control, boat license and PWC (jet ski) certificate.

If you would like to know more about what is on offer, call the house or call in to say hello.

Baking fun: from left, St Laurence Primary School, Leongatha, students Amber, Leo and Alfie spent some time in the school kitchen cooking pancakes on Tuesday, February 13.

TarwinValley Primary School

Leongatha Community House

MILPARA KORUMBURRA’S COMMUNITY HOUSE INC.

Tarwin Valley PRIMARY SCHOOL Aim High, Achieve Together www.tarwinvalleyps.vic.edu.au

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It’s as simple as:

Act responsibly Be respectful Care for others

Education is a lifelong journey.

Whatever your stage of life, we have education choices to suit.

Call us on 5655 2524 or come in to talk with us.

Check out our web page for information on the courses and classes we offer each Term

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offers a rich and broad curriculum for primary age students in Meeniyan, Dumbalk, Stony Creek and the surrounding district.

The school culture is built around our core values of Responsibility, Respect, Doing Our best, Care and Compassion OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: Explicit instruction in Literacy and Numeracy, Visual Arts, French, Science, PE, Inquiry based Curriculum, Social and Emotional Learning, Literacy and Numeracy Support Programs, Performing Arts, Specialist Library, PMP, Junior Action Team, Kitchen Garden, Cultural Visits, Concerts, Restorative Practices, Science Olympics and many sporting opportunities.

SCHOOL TOURS WELCOME.

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Cooking skills: from left, Milpara Community House volunteers Mary Rowley and Anne Adams, and Milpara Community House manager Jenni Keerie and program coordinator Belinda Nicholls cooked up a storm in the house kitchen on Tuesday, February 13 for the emergency food bank.

Education for All - TERM 1 Workshops and courses available $170 First Aid Level 2 Sat Feb 24, 9.30am-3.30pm $95 Food Safety Level 1 Sat March 3, 9am-1pm $90 Photography for Beginners Starts Tues Feb 20 for 6 weeks 7pm-9pm $125 Mindfulness Meditation Starts Fri Mar 2 for 5 weeks, 1.30pm-3pm $33 Get to know your iPad/Android Tablet Sat Feb 24, 9am-12noon $25 Photography with your SmartPhone Tues Feb 27, 5pm-7pm $5 Basic Clothing Repairs 3rd Fri every month, 9.30am-12.30pm $55 Mosaics for Beginners Tues Mar 13, 10am-4pm $25 Spinning for Beginners Wed Feb 28, 5pm-7pm $5 Pot-Pourri In's and Out's Fri Feb 23, 10am-11.30am FREE Safe Online Shopping Tues Feb 20, 1pm-3pm 16 Bruce Street, Leongatha 5662 3962 www.leongathacommunityhouse.org.au

At St Laurence’s our focus is on strong academic outcomes in a safe and inclusive environment.

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Kayaker to cross Bass Strait A FORMER Australian Defence Force corporal will kayak 358km across Bass Strait this month.

Adventure bound: Kirby Stocks trains for his 358km kayak across Bass Strait, landing in Port Welshpool, later this month.

Kirby Stocks will undertake the voyage to raise funds for the training and placement of dogs to help Australian soldiers recover from PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and transition to civilian life.

This will be the second fundraising mission for the Darwin based man, who in May last year undertook a 300 kilometre walk from Darwin to Katherine for PTSD awareness.

Mr Stocks’ Bass Strait kayak mission will see all funds raised go to Whiskey’s Wish Inc – a Brisbane based charity dedicated to dogs saving soldier’s lives.

He served 14 years in the Australian Defence Force as a combat engineer. He suffered a major accident in 2006 which nearly saw him wheelchair bound for life, but fought back to then make corporal status, eventually leaving the Army in 2016 with diagnoses of Major Depressive Disorder, chronic pain and other skeletal issues.

“Dogs have long been proven to be ‘man’s best friend’ but after seeing my

fellow service veterans suffering from post-military PTSD benefit so greatly from early intervention with these animals, is something I am passionate about,” he said.

“Dogs have long been recognised for their work with the blind through guide dogs for the blind. There is only limited awareness for their benefits in working with post-military PTSD sufferers and this something I would like to help change.”

While Mr Stocks has minimal kayak experience, he has undertaken months of planning in consultation with experts and the Coast Guard, training and personal cost outlay to ensure all safety measures, navigation and logistics have been accounted for.

He anticipates the journey could take between nine days and onemonth, contingent on weather. His plan is to depart from Little Musselroe in Tasmania on February 18 or 21, pending weather, and kayak 358km to Port Welshpool.

He will take nightly rest and refuge at islands and coves, including Preservation Island, Trouser Point, Whitemark, Roydon Island, Deal Island, Hogan Island and Refuge Cove.

On average, Mr Stocks aims to

kayak around 41 kilometres with the minimum distance between rest points being 12 kilometres to a maximum of 75.

As part of his training, he is spending almost three weeks kayaking along the eastern Tasmanian coast.

Whiskey’s Wish Inc founder Scott Jackman, who deployed to East Timor and Afghanistan before being medically discharged in 2013, started Whiskey’s Wish in honour of his beloved assistant dog, Whiskey, who helped him rehabilitate and return to civilian life.

Since 2014, Whiskey’s Wish Inc – which is entirely volunteer run and donation funded with no government funding - has been involved in the training and support of dogs for postmilitary PTSD sufferers.

The organisation provides all equipment and training at an estimated cost of $25,000 per dog. Whiskey’s Wish Inc has nine fully qualified dogs and around 50 in training, with many pending applications.

Mr Stocks is seeking donations for his fundraising mission which can be made online at https://give.everydayhero.com/au/whiskeys-wish-inc-2018bass-strait-crossing

Milpara Community House news TRAFFIC Management and Traffic Control, along with Boat Licence and PWC Certificate, are the first accredited courses on offer this year.

Both are scheduled for Tuesday, February 27. We are just shy of numbers to run, so please book as soon as possible if you are interested.

Also this term we have Level Two First Aid and CPR on Saturday, March 3. Responsible Service of Alcohol is booked for the morning of March 13, following on with an afternoon/evening with Food Safety Level One and Food Safety Supervisors.

On the other side of the house on Tuesday, March 13, we are also offering Work Safely in Construction Industry – White Card.

We still have places in our Wet Felting workshop on this weekend, Saturday, February 24. You will learn three flower techniques and how to create your own necklace.

The Craft of Story Writing is a semester class that will be running on Thursday mornings. Whether you are a budding author, diarist, blogger, poet or family historian, join the group on a voyage of discovery to uncover your writing talents and stories.

Do you have a bright idea for a business? We are hosting a Small Business Victoria workshop Starting Up: How to turn an idea into a Business on Monday, March 5.

Packed with vital start-up tips, tools and expert guidance, this workshop gives you the best chance of success.

Please call Milpara on 5655 2524 for bookings and information.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

WE continue to see many events taking place both on and off the Island, with Churchill Island recently hosting a family day for some 2000 attendees.

This significant historical and environmental gem is such an asset to our community, and congratulations must go the Phillip island Nature Park for their exceptional management of Churchill Island.

This week also sees the influx of visitors for the Superbikes, which is always a huge drawcard, following on from the Channel Challenge last weekend at San Remo.

This flurry of activity also affects the art world and it is wonderful to see younger Bass Coast artists taking the lead in the arts scene.

The Intra//Liminal youth art exhibition is now currently on display in Iceland – the artists all from Bass Coast, have impressed audiences at home and now have the chance to do so on the other side of the world. Bass Coast Shire is proud to support their work.

I recently had the opportunity to sit for a portrait session for the Artist Society of Phillip Island. The portrait produced at this session may be entered in the Phillip Island Easter Exhibition.

Anyone who knows me, will readily tell you that sitting still for any length of time is not my strong point, so this experience was an interesting one for me, one that I’m unlikely ever to attempt again.

Sitting still for four hours, admittedly with breaks every 20 minutes, was certainly a challenge. However, I was humbled and delighted by the occasion.

I look forward to the exhibition and from what I saw, the diversity and creativity was incredible.

Last week I attended a tour of the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, which is currently being refurbished.

The transformation of this fantastic arts space is looking fabulous.

It feels fresh with its new coat of paint throughout and the new seating looks comfortable. The renovations to the orchestra’s pit mean we no longer have to worry about Kirk Skinner’s head being trampled upon by enthusiastic performers when the theatre re-opens its doors for the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s Boy from Oz season, starting May 26.

Just a quick reminder that VicRoads has received $500,000 in funding to perform a planning study to identify issues and challenges along the Bass Highway between Anderson to Wonthaggi and on to Inverloch and Leongatha. They are asking everyone to get involved. You can jump on the website and give your feedback: engage.vicroads.vic.gov.au/ basshighway Finally, this week is the first Ordinary Council Meeting for 2018. It will be held at Inverloch and as with last year, we will continue to move these meetings between Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Cowes and Grantville, to encourage participation from people across the shire.

Leading the way: from left, past and present presidents of the Dumbalk and District Progress Association, Ed Hanley, current president Toine Bovill, Leigh Eames and Don Couper. The association has helped create the Dumbalk Community Centre.

Dumbalk centre serves the community THE Dumbalk and District Progress Association (DDPA) was formed in 1980 with Ed Hanley as its inaugural president.

Current president Toine Bovill explained that “the initial idea was to give a voice to this area of South Gippsland, particularly for farmers going through tough times due to the economic situations thrust upon them by factors outside of their control.

“Over the years, many issues affecting the town and local districts were resolved through hard work and negotiating with the appropriate organisations.”

When the local kindergarten closed in Dumbalk in 2005, the DDPA recognised immediately there was still a need for the use of this building within the community.

They secured a short term lease from South Gippsland Shire Council and developed it as a community centre.

“It’s great to have a place for small groups to get together in a relaxed atmosphere for socialisation,” DDPA secretary Bev Hanley said.

About five years ago, council considered selling this building, but the

DDPA and the community continued to explore its potential for the local community, having sought professional confirmation the building was solid as a rock.

The DDPA realised it was well suited to the creation of professional consulting suites for use by healthcare professionals and others to visit periodically to service the community.

Currently the requirement to travel across to regional towns or even to Melbourne for medical appointments is quite burdensome.

The Dumbalk Community Centre now comprises a main room for meetings, courses and small social gatherings, an office, a store room and kitchenette.

At the other end of the building, the previous Maternal and Child Welfare section, there are two professional consulting suites, a waiting room, receptionist area, kitchenette and cleaning room for small medical procedures.

Both consulting suites have body protected power points, and one suite has an electrically adjustable treatment table. A toilet, and disabled toilet and shower are located between the two sections and accessible to both.

A generator inlet has also been in-

stalled, enabling the building to be used during a power outage. The building is also kitted out with office furniture as well as internet availability. The hiring fees for the facilities provide funding for maintenance, and running courses in the centre.

Without the support of philanthropic foundations such as Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation, much of this would not have been possible.

The DDPA and centre committees are extremely grateful for the enormous support on all levels over the years received from the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation.

This fine building has been given a new life through hard work and thinking outside the square by a strong community organisation that wasn’t prepared to give up.

If you are interested in using the Dumbalk Community Centre for gatherings and meetings, or if you are an allied health professional, accountant, music teacher or the like, interested in hiring the consulting suites periodically, call the Dumbalk Community Centre on 5664 4474.

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There’s also a bitumen driveway access to the back yard up the side of the house, plus a double garage and workshop below the house with entry at street level.

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ITUATED in the highly recommended dairy district of Fish Creek, Rythdale presents a great opportunity as a first farm or investment dairy property, capable of milking up to 250 cows.

Rythdale comprises an excellent balance of undulating and rolling hill country, which is extremely well sheltered with highly productive heavy carrying soil types.

Along with strategic tree lines, there are numerous established natural treed and bush areas providing shelter for stock and ambiance to the property.

The Fish Creek district boasts a secure and reliable 40 inch plus annual rainfall and, along with a superb water supply, the farm is virtually drought proof.

The dairy is a 20 unit swing over herringbone with individual stall gates, automatic cup removers, a 6000 litre vat and an automatic feed system.

The dairy complex also includes an office/kids play room and a steel construction race and crush facility.

The Rythdale residence comprises four large bedrooms, modern kitchen, high ceilings, timber floors, a wood heater plus a

split cycle electric heating/cooling system.

Shedding consists of a workshop/storage shed, calf rearing shed plus a hay shed.

The 48 paddocks are serviced via an extensive all weather laneway system.

Rythdale has a strong and solid history of fertiliser application and pasture renovation program.

This excellent property is ideally suited to an entry level dairy farmer, as an investment dairy property, additional dairy farm or even beef conversion.

The property is only seven kilometres to Fish Creek, 10 minutes to Meeniyan, 20 minutes to Leongatha and approximately two hours to Melbourne. Rythdale is a must to inspect.

If you would like to inspect this property or have any questions, please contact Don Olden on 0417 805 312, Nick Myer 0427 610 278 or Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083.

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Ducted roof reverse cycle air conditioning throughout this lovely home takes care of all year round heating/cooling.

A wide front veranda and rear outdoor entertaining deck provide private options for relaxation and entertaining.

Lush gardens surround the home and provide absolute privacy.

This well-appointed family home, located in an enviable position just a short level stroll to the shops and right near primary schools, will not last long.

ITUATED privately in a fantastic level court, this four bedroom home has plenty on offer.

A free flowing floor plan allows great flexibility of usage. Step inside and be greeted by the first of two spacious living areas.

A welcoming family room includes kitchen with stainless steel appliances, plenty of dining space, sitting area plus another area that is currently used as a study nook.

This family room has a relaxing ambience to it, with views in two directions over gardens.

The family room flows through to a light filled lounge with beautiful uninterrupted views over school grounds with farmland in the distance.

Sectioned off by a high archway, another defined area opening off the lounge is currently used as a music room.

It would also make a fantastic library, small sitting room or children’s play area.

Four bedrooms, all with built in robes, will please families.

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Built in January 2010, the home offers three bedrooms, a large master with an en suite and walk in robe, and two large family bedrooms with built in robes.

There is an open plan kitchen, living room, dining area with gas and electric appliances, a cinema room, a study/office, ducted heating and evaporative cooling.

The home includes instant mains gas hot water, an alfresco/barbeque area with a northerly aspect and a double garage with a rear roller door.

The house is positioned on a level 944 metre square block and there is side access through to the back yard with ample room for a caravan, boat or trailer.

Outside there is a three by three metre garden shed

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There is plenty to like about this house and location. Inspections are recommended and strictly by appointment.

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A highlight this year will be the Hollow Glen Model Railway display – a five metre long by 1.5m layout based around the northern English/Scottish countryside.

The railway features a small town beside a lake and is overlooked by an old stone castle.

The layout has been designed and built by Maureen and Trevor Holloway to allow people of all ages to enjoy viewing this award winning detailed scale model.

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Show-goers will also enjoy a whipcracking display by the members of the West Side Whipcrackers from Melbourne. Members teach and train each other, and the club boasts some of Australia’s best whipcrackers.

The 2018 Foster Show will feature whipcracking sisters Madi and Kiera Buzza joined by West Side Whipcracker Cody Kenyon.

The trio has a combined 10 years of competitive whipcracking experience with 30 state and national placings.

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Tensions rise in Lyric show LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre’s upcoming comedy, Neil Simon’s California Suite, presents four sets of guests who at different times all come to stay in the same hotel suite.

Four friends from Chicago come to stay in the last days of an extended, shared vacation. Tensions have escalated throughout their time together and erupt after a particularly, competitive doubles tennis match.

Mort (Laurie Martin) blames Stu (Mike Street) for his wife, Beth’s (Alison McIntyre) sprained ankle.

Stu’s wife, Gert (Laura Muranty), who likes to

be the centre of attention at all times, orchestrates her own injury. Accusations fly and mayhem ensues in this very physical and hilarious final act of the production.

The four acts of this entertaining comedy will each have a different cast with 11 talented actors involved. Each act will also have a different director, with Daniel Lawrie responsible for Act 4 – Visitors from Chicago.

There will be five evening and two matinee performances at Mesley Hall from March 16 to 24. Tickets will be available from February 16, online at www.lyrictheatre.net.au or by phone 0490 525 482.

Safe schoolyard: from left, Tim, Liam, Sari and Callum sit on the buddy bench in the Leongatha Primary School playground after pairing with their buddies on Friday morning.

Buddies united against bullying LEONGATHA Primary School Preps can be assured they have friends on the playground now they have been introduced to their Grade Five buddies.

While the school has had a buddy program for many years now, 2018 marks the first year of the Better Buddies Program in conjunction with the Alannah and Madeline Foundation.

Leongatha Primary School’s Best Buddies coordinator Tanya Starkey said the program will ease the process of starting school for the Preps by ensuring they can find familiar faces in the yard.

“This way, students can feel supported outside In character: Mike Street and Laurie Martin rehearse their roles as feuding friends, Stu class times because they will be familiar with and Mort, in Neil Simon’s comedy, California Suite, to be performed by Leongatha Lyric their buddy. The buddies do activities together in Theatre. groups fortnightly on Fridays,” she said.

Vaccination program extended THE State Government is extending a free meningococcal vaccination program so even more young Victorians can be protected against the deadly disease.

The government would deliver $1.5 million to extend free meningococcal ACWY vaccines for young people in Year 10 of secondary school until December 31, 2018.

The vaccines will be available to people aged 15 or 16.

They will be able to get the vaccine at school, at their GP or through their local council immunisation session.

They will be protected against four strains of meningococcal disease: A, C, W and Y. Although uncommon, meningococcal disease can become life-threatening very quickly. It is spread by close, prolonged household and intimate contact.

Boom times ahead for anglers CORNER Inlet could receive an influx of King George Whiting in years to come.

Very high numbers of baby King George whiting have been recorded in fisheries surveys of Port Phillip Bay for the second consecutive year, which is great news for whiting stocks and recreational anglers who hold the species in high regard on the table and as a sportfish.

Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said anglers could expect sensational fishing from 2019 to 2021 when juvenile whiting detected in 2016 and 2017 will have grown to catchable size.

“Scientists have conducted annual surveys

of small juvenile whiting in the bay’s seagrass beds since 1998 to help forecast the abundance of stocks and manage the fishery sustainably,” Mr Dowling said.

“The survey results from Port Phillip Bay also provide an indication of what can be expected in the years ahead in other Victorian bays, including Western Port and Corner Inlet.”

Mr Dowling said adult whiting reside in coastal waters and the tiny whiting larvae drift eastward from spawning grounds, most likely off far western Victoria and eastern South Australia, for approximately three months, before entering bays and estuaries during spring when scientists

Come and try silver-smithing THE South Gippsland Gemstone and Lapidary Club Inc. will be running silver-smithing classes at its rooms every second Saturday from March to June this year.

New addition: South Gippsland Gemstone and Lapidary Club president Paul Smith installs a new cabbing machine for use in the silver working classes and general workshops.

The program integrates the school’s values of respectful relationships, rights and resilience.

Better Buddies also conducts a number of classroom activities with Buddy Bear, who is the focus of many relationship and communicationbased scenarios.

“Students are given situations and are asked, ‘what would Buddy Bear do?’ and the activities aim to reduce bullying in the schoolyard,” Ms Starkey said.

“We have a buddy bench in our playground where any student who is feeling lost or without their friends can sit and a buddy will come along to help them out.

“The beauty of the program is that our Grade 5 buddies will still be here next year so they will see each other in the play ground for some time to come and build those friendships.”

The classes will be held fortnightly in the club rooms in the Old Bowls Club Rooms, Hughes Street, Leongatha, starting on Saturday, March 10, from 9.30am to 3pm, and continuing for eight sessions until June 16.

Classes will be strictly limited to eight people and the cost will be $300 per person – 50 percent due on enrolment and the remaining 50 percent being due the first class. This fee will include one year’s club membership. Payments need to be in cash or by cheque.

Further details canbe obtained and enrolments can be made by contacting the secretary by email at 2jinkers@tpg.com.au or by post to The Treasurer, SGGLC Inc, PO Box 218, Leongatha 3953 before March 2. The classes will be led by talented local jeweller Vanessa Kolb, who is also an

experienced trainer and communicator who led the successful silver-working pilot project held last August.

The club members are excited to be able to run this course. It will widen the scope of activities available to members and is being supported by a grant from South Gippsland Shire Council, as well as the club’s own funds.

Last year was a busy one for the gem club, with an increased membership and club opening hours extended to Thursday evenings, which enables working people and younger members to participate in club activities and some outings.

The clubrooms have been improved with better lighting, power and new work benches allowing more diverse activities to occur.

The club meets on Monday from 9.30am until approximately 2.30pm and on Thursday evenings from 7pm until late in the Old Bowls Club Rooms, Hughes Street, Leongatha.

Members warmly welcome visitors and new members. Further enquiries may be made to the club president Paul Smith on 0438 336 788.

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“At about four years of age, most whiting have left the bays to complete their adult life in coastal waters,” Mr Dowling said.

“Because whiting only reside in the bays for a few years of their life, these fisheries naturally fluctuate depending on the number of tiny larvae that entered the bays several years prior.

“People fishing outside the bays along the coast can expect increased catches of larger whiting during the early 2020s, as maturing fish move out to coastal waters.”

Victorian anglers are reminded that there is a daily bag limit of 20 King George whiting applies per person and they must be landed whole or in carcass form.

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College serves up breakfast LEONGATHA Secondary College junior school building was buzzing last Tuesday, February 13 as the college Breakfast Club began for the year.

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Staff have volunteered their early mornings to make and distribute breakfast to all students.

The college’s wellbeing officer Julie Jacobs and health and physical education leader Sophie Taratuta coordinate the club.

The school welcomes donations of food for the club.

Ham and cheese toasties, hot Milos and fruit were on offer for students and staff.

Breakfast clubs in schools are becoming increasingly popular as more research comes out identifying a good healthy breakfast’s impact on students’ ability to learn.

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A suitable pond site will enable a farmer to irrigate as much of the farm as possible with effluent.

In South Gippsland Shire, a planning permit can be required for buildings and works under different zones, overlays or provisions.

Therefore a planning permit may not be required for the exact same extent of works on one farm, but may be required on the farm next door, or even elsewhere on the same farm because zones and overlays do not follow property boundaries.

Permits can also be required for vegetation removal, even if a permit is not required for the physical works for an effluent pond.

“Each landowner should make their own enquiries with council in relation to what buildings or works may trigger the requirement for a planning permit on their land,” a council spokesperson said.

“Effluent ponds may also require EPA works approval.”

In Bass Coast Shire, no planning permit or health permit is required from council. There may be some involvement from the appropriate water authority or West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority and possibly the EPA. There are no legislative requirements governing the location and designated buffer distance for effluent ponds in proximity to surface waters. However,

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Also consider the location of future farm developments so that any investment on earthworks or infrastructure in the short term can be integrated to any significant changes on the farm. The inclusion of effluent from other point sources such as feedpads, calf sheds, loafing areas and laneways may also be incorporated into the initial design.

Preparation of a whole farm plan is highly recommended before altering or develop your effluent system.

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IN the world of construction, excavation contractors do much more than haul dirt around; their responsibilities include site preparation, grading, trenching and many other soil-related tasks.

And, yes, they do operate some very large pieces of heavy equipment.

In a typical residential construction project, the excavation contractor shows up after the surveying crew determines the house and lot boundaries. The contractor removes the soil to the depth required for the new foundation and ensures that the soil is firm through compaction tests and compaction with equipment, if necessary. The dig requirements are precise, so the excavation contractor must be able to use a level and transit to match the grade posted by the surveying crew. After the foundation contractor

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If it has to do with moving dirt, an excavation contractor is probably the guy to do it. Depending on the equipment the contractor owns or leases, he can build roads, grade roads, dig ponds and sewers, excavate ditches for water lines or gas lines and operate trenchers that install flexible pipes beneath the ground without creating ditches. Excavation contractors create terraced drainage on agricultural land

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Track quality can impact cows’ feet AROUND 10 per cent of Australia’s dairy cows suffer from lameness each year.

Economically, the results of foot disease are much greater than the treatment costs. Reduced milk yield, lower reproductive performance, increased involuntary cull rates, discarded milk, and the additional labour costs to manage these cows accounts for the largest monetary loss.

Poor track maintenance and design can be a factor, but not the only one. A poorly maintained track does not guarantee you will get a high incidence of lameness.

In pasture based systems, a factor associated with an increased incidence of lameness is poor maintenance or condition of farm tracks. As dairy farms become larger, there is increased pressure on tracks, particularly those near the milking shed. Ideally, the milking shed would be located at a central point on the farm so as to minimise the distance the cows have to walk, but this is not always possible.

Many of the farm tracks used today were designed for herds that were much smaller than the current herd size; they are often too narrow, poorly drained and require excessive maintenance.

Cows would prefer to walk on a softer surface than a hard compacted clay-rock surface.

We can now do a better job of constructing practical farm tracks made of material that is readily available to us. Farm track construction is expensive, but it is better that the job be done correctly the first time so that subsequent maintenance costs are reduced and we

build a surface that meets the needs of dairy herds.

Cow numbers will, in part, determine the type and extent of the work needed to build sound farm tracks.

The bigger the herd, the greater the amount of work required to construct successful farm tracks.

When designing the layout of farm tracks, care should be taken to avoid right angle bends as these tend to slow cow movement. Similarly, gateways through which cows must pass, or culverts over which they must cross, must be of sufficient width so as to minimise any disruption with cow flow.

Steep gradients reduce the pace of stock movement. Excessive gradients also complicate design and construction of laneways, and increase the cost of construction and maintenance.

The layout of the farm track should be such that trees do not cause shading of the farm track. In such areas, drying does not occur and track breakdown is more likely.

Tracks require a relatively impermeable surface and transverse crown, so that rainfall is shed from the trafficking surface as quickly as possible. Table drains, culverts and bridges isolate the road surface from water flows. When the purpose of the track is to carry cows, an additional requirement is that it should not cause damage to the cows’ hooves.

Drains are required along either side of the farm track to prevent water seeping into the base from the surrounding ground. They must be correctly graded and the water must have somewhere to flow if the

drains are to function correctly.

It is suggested that where possible the water table should be kept about 600mm below the track surface.

This may mean material has to be bought in to form the track base. Fence off the track drainage with electric fencing to keep cows out, while allowing drains to be cleaned.

The track should be crowned to shed water, with an average cross fall between three and six per cent and a suggested maximum of 10 per cent.

The timing of the track construction is important.

Soils to be used in the construction should be moist, not wet (when bogging occurs) or dry (when soils will not compact).

The use of a suitable compacting device such as a vibrating roller greatly assists in the development of a suitable track base. The base of the track should be built up in layers not exceeding 150mm and each layer thoroughly compacted The surface material of the track provides a suitable surface for the cows to walk on and should prevent seepage of water into the underlying track base.

The surface material of the track should not be harmful to cows’ feet.

The ideal material is a mixture of gravel, sand and clay. The finer particles will fill the pores between the larger particles, binding the material and forming a hard wearing and relatively smooth surface.

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Farming Insight

Considering calves: Kongwak’s Neil Grabham looked to buy some calves at the store sale at VLE Leongatha on Thursday morning.

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Building tools: Angle grinders & Makita circular saw, Electric tools, 7 KVA “Honda” generator, 1 KVA generator, Jack Hammer, Coil nailer & gas nailer, Tool box x 2, 10'x 6' tandem trailer,Air compressor, pressure cleaner.

Household items & Sundry items: Assorted English fine bone china, standard lights, dressing table, tall boy, Kitchen hutch, Table tennis table, 2 x outdoor settings, 3 pc lounge suite, coffee table, desk, timber table & 8 chairs, wood box, crystal cabinet, timber hall stand, ornaments, Noritake “Blue Hills” 6 place setting, chest of drawers,Westinghouse freezer, upright 360 litre & GVA Beer fridge/freezer “Stihl” whipper snipper, 3 push bikes, Ex demo Canadian “Osburn” wood heater & flue kit, Horse gear, Jump starter, Camping gear inc. 2 x ice “Techni Ice” boxes, Camping table. Fire wood cut & split 30 cubic m x 4 lots plus many sundry items.

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THERE were approximately 1270 export and 200 young cattle penned, representing a decrease of 390 head week on week.

The usual buying group was present and operating in a mixed market. Quality was mixed, with fewer trade cattle and a good selection of grown steers yarded.

Young cattle suited to the trade sold firm while plainer light lots were cheaper. Grown steers sold firm while the bullocks improved 4c to 7c/kg.

A limited selection of heavy grown heifers eased a few cents. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers slipped 10c to 15c/kg while the crossbred portion held firm.

Cows eased 5c to 10c on most sales while the better shaped heavy bulls improved 19c/kg.

Vealers to butchers sold from 270c to 310c/kg.

Yearling trade steers made between 260c and 285c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 245c and 278c/kg.

Grown steers made from 252c to 274c/kg. Bullocks sold from 258c to 275c/kg. Heavy grown heifers showing good finish made between 230c and 250c/ kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 185c and 205c with the crossbred portion between 214c and 258c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows made from 139c to 190c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 178c to 217c/kg.

The better shaped heavy bulls made between 220c and 257c with the dairy lots between 190c and 222c/kg..

The next sale draw - February 21: 1. Landmark, 2. SEJ, 3. Alex Scott & Staff, 4. Rodwells, 5. Elders, 6. Phelan & Henderson & Co. Sheep Sale Wednesday, February 21 at 12pm. Next sheep sale Wednesday, March 7 at 12pm.

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1 S. & A. Davy, Boolarra South 710.0kg 14 G.E. Truscott, Toora 651.4kg STEERS 1 G. & M. Tuckett, Leongatha 345.0kg 1 P. & J. Carnegie, Jindivick 480.0kg 1 G. & M. Lomagno, Leongatha Sth 400.0kg 3 G.J. Hickman, Glengarry 486.7kg 1 G. & M. Lomagno, Leongatha Sth 370.0kg 3 M. Ross, Poowong 230.0kg HEIFERS 1 D L S J McNaughton, Korumburra 395.0kg 4 P. & J. Carnegie, Jindivick 406.3kg 1 N. & J. Hazelton, Mirboo North 320.0kg 2 G. & M. Lomagno, Leongatha Sth 397.5kg 1 G. & M. Tuckett, Leongatha 395.0kg 2 Hill Seamus, Nar Nar Goon 370.0kg COWS 1 A. Dixon, Loch 725.0kg 1 R. & J. Smith, Woranga 790.0kg 9 LMB Timmins P/L, Meeniyan 601.7kg 1 N.A. Hastings, Glen Forbes 715.0kg 1 F. Van Ree, Yarram 725.0kg 4 I. & R. Hengstberger, Stony Creek 627.5kg BULLS 1 A. & M. Magro 720.0kg 1 P. & S. Hayes, Loch 980.0kg 1 R. & S. Clark, Hallston 910.0kg 1 A. Waltham, Glengarry 1005.0kg 1 R. & E. Hart, Corinella 810.0kg 1 R. Boddy & Son, Woodside 900.0kg

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$1069.50 $1420.80 $1160.00 $1387.00 $1053.02 $652.28

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$1218.97 $1202.50 $942.72 $1159.11 $1143.92 $1067.82

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$1570.35 $1711.14 $1273.13 $1501.50 $1493.50 $1292.65

256.6 250.0 248.0 248.0 246.6 238.6

$1847.52 $2450.00 $2256.80 $2492.40 $1997.46 $2147.40

VLE Store sale Thursday, February 15 Steers: B. & B. Fulton, Toongabbie, 6 x $1450; Prolong P/L, Traralgon, 12 x $1430; P.C. Waite, Glengarry, 14 x $1400; D.B. & D.M. Fairbrother, Tarwin Lower, 21 x $1390; Lorstan Nom, Bengworden, 6 x $1325; R. Morgan, Wonga Wonga, 13 x $1320.

Heifers: D.J. & K.M. Kuch, Darriman, 15 x $1250; Nalajule Nominees, Leongatha, 10 x $1150; L.C. & L.G. Chowan, Trida, 12 x $1090; Malabar Farm, Tarwin Lower, 13 x $1090; W. Cook, Alberton West, 5 x $1070; P. & J. Lambe, Jumbunna East, 1 x $1070.

Cows: R.S. & J.M. Smith, Woranga, 6 x $1780.

Cow and calf: South Ellerside Reds, Kongwak, 1 x $1680; C. Guest, Sale, 3 x $1360; K.H. & L.J. Holmes, Mirboo, 1 x $1080; T. & K. Box, 1 x $1010.

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REMINDER

Pink Stumps raises $10k

Farming Insight

CLEARING SALE

OUTTRIM Moyarra Kongwak Cricket Club more than doubled its fundraising goal for the McGrath Foundation at its Pink Stumps Day event on the weekend.

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Gippsland dairy on show THE Australian Dairy Conference tour travelled through Gippsland last week, with 30 farmers and service providers from around Australia enjoying insights into the region’s production systems.

The tour took in some of the most productive and attractive farmland in the region as it headed towards Monday’s first stop in the heart of the Strzelecki Ranges at Ellinbank, where the Victorian Government’s National Centre for Dairy Research and Development is located.

From there, it moved into the rolling hills of West Gippsland where a visit to Tarago River Cheese offered participants the chance to see a working dairy farm combined with a specialty cheese production facility. They also had the chance to taste some of the wonderful cheese.

The final stop of day one was at Willow Grove, where Ian and Kerry Cougle set up a large herd dairy business, with an associated beef operation.

The tour dinner that night saw Macalister Irrigation District farmers Michael and Sarah O’Brien share their journey through the industry. Agriculture Victoria’s Alexis Killoran also spoke about innovations in the irrigation sector.

Day two took participants through the heart of Victoria’s power generation industry to south east Gippsland where Won Wron farmers Paul and Lisa Mumford have a Jersey herd that is a showpiece of genetic investment Later that day the tour moved to the property of Fish Creek farmers Graeme, Jenny and Shaun Cope, who run a large herd operation in one of the most reliable rainfall areas in Australia.

GippsDairy regional extension coordinator Tony Platt said the tour was a success, with participants eager to learn from successful farmers running unique farming systems.

“The best indicator of interest in these sort of events is the number of questions being asked – and it was often difficult to get the participants back on the bus because they were so engaged with the farmers they were visiting,” he said.

“I’d like to thank all the farm businesses involved for sharing their stories and opening up their farms to a busload of complete strangers.

“It was a really worthwhile exercise and a great way to kick off the Australian Dairy Conference.”

The club raised $10,400 when 105 ladies attended the luncheon event on Saturday.

“The initial aim was to raise $5000. We are overwhelmed by the generosity and support of the local community,” coordinator Amy White said.

“We continue to grow bigger and better and on behalf of the OMK Cricket Club we are so proud to be donating this money to the McGrath Foundation.”

Brent Sinclair Catering put on a two course lunch for the guests while McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurse Catherine Enter spoke about her work with breast cancer patients at South Gippsland Hospital.

Korumburra resident and breast cancer survivor Tracey Goodwin gave a moving speech about her battle with cancer while raising three children as a

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“Jimmy Kyle from SEJ auctioned off 25 items which contributed to half of the money raised,” Ms White said.

“We managed to raise a huge amount between ticket sales, raffle tickets, spinning wheels and lucky dips. Local businesses gave cash donations and we also had an online fundraising page.”

The Under 16s and A Graders had a chance to hit the Walker Electrical “Hitting Breast Cancer for Six sign” but although no-one came through with the goods, Walker Electrical donated $500 to the cause.

The Pink Stumps Day committee was made up of Annelise VanRooye, Alma Waetford, Heidi Greenwood, Kerryn Gow, Louise McMeekin, Brooke Elford, Ebony Knox and Ms White.

“In three years we have raised more than $20,000 and will continue to grow this amount in recognition of those affected by breast cancer, especially those in our cricket community,” Ms White said.

All abilities surfing SURFERS of all abilities gathered together on Saturday in Inverloch with support from the Disabled Surfers Association.

Inverloch’s Jodie Cvetovac organised the event, now in its second year, and said it was great to see everyone out hitting the waves.

“We ran one event last February and we are hoping that given the success of today we may run two events next year, depending on funding,” she said.

“We had 120 volunteers turn out to assist our surfers which was fantastic to see. There were about 75 surfers out on the water.”

Members of the Disabled Surfers Association

Mornington came down for the day which also saw the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club host a barbecue for participants.

Committee member Tanya Starkey said it was rewarding to see surfers of all abilities in the water supporting one another.

“My husband and I have lived in Inverloch for years and he goes surfing all the time. We are lucky we have this beautiful beach and the opportunity to surf whenever we want. Not everybody has that opportunity,” she said.

“So it was really rewarding to share this experience with people from across the state. Seeing them feeling supported and safe on the water was fantastic.”

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Successful surf: from left, Kyneton’s Karen Hiam, Vivienne Shaw and Brandy enjoyed a day with the Disabled Surfers Association in Inverloch on Saturday.

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Dairy funds flow SITUATIONS VACANT PFC Group Australia is a concrete and construction company based in Leongatha and is currently looking to fill the following roles with reliable and experienced people: • Concreters • Carpenters / Form-workers • Concrete labourers • Steel fixers Locations: • Gippsland • Melbourne Required Qualifications: • Red/White card • Driver’s licence • Minimum 3 years of experience in the industry • RWI ticket advantageous Please email applications to: info@pfcgroup.com.au or call Peter on 0417 331 332

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CADET JOURNALIST You will be paid on the job as you train with us for a cadetship.

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An interest in being part of a vibrant community would be an advantage.

The position will commence immediately.

All enquiries can be directed to: Helen Bowering, manager on 5662 2294.

Resumés to: helen@thestar.com.au by next Friday, February 23.

The Star will contact only those applicants required for an interview

Expressions of Interest Board Director Gippsland Health Network, trading as Gippsland PHN is a primary health care organisa on with a focus on suppor ng general prac ce, health planning, health system integra on and commissioning services in line with na onal and local health priori es.

Primarily funded by the Commonwealth Primary Health Network program, Gippsland PHN key objec ves are to increase the efficiency and effec veness of medical services for pa ents par cularly those at risk of poor health outcomes, and to improve coordina on of care to ensure pa ents receive the right care, in the right place, at the right me.

Our Board is seeking expressions of interest for an available Appointed Director posi on to commence early 2018.

Board members are responsible for ensuring governance and oversight of the services’ legal and financial accountability and statutory requirements, as well as compliance with funding deed requirements.

Expressions of interest will be shortlisted based on knowledge, exper se and experience in the following areas: • Financial acumen (preferably CPA) • Thorough understanding and connec on to Gippsland • Ability to demonstrate professional behaviours commensurate with performance requirements for company directors • Experienced director that is inclusive, strategic and familiar with board processes

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Motor Vehicle Technician An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified Technician to join Leongatha Motors. You will be a self-motivated individual with the ability and desire to learn new skills working in an exciting team orientated environment.

As a Technician you will be required to carry out servicing and mechanical duties; identify and rectify faults in vehicle stability, balancing, repairs and general servicing as directed, to a standard that enhances the Company, its products and services.

The successful candidate will require: • Qualifications as a Motor Mechanic.

• Ability to take direction and be part of a larger team.

• High standards in customer service and customer care.

• Capacity to problem solve issues and find suitable resolutions • Excellent work ethic and ability to strive for goals • Current driver’s licence • Ability to work unsupervised For further information, please contact Andrew McMahon on 0408 748 251 or Russell Hemming 0419 482 608, alternatively please forward your cover letter and resumé including two professional referees in confidence to: andrewmcmahon@gmg.net.au Russell.Hemming@leongathamotors.com.au Leongatha Motors is an equal opportunity employer Applications close Tuesday, March 6 LMCT: 10285 & LMCT:11276

All poten al nominees should review the online informa on and complete nomina on documents available at www.gphn.org.au.

For more informa on, please contact Gippsland PHN CEO, Marianne Shearer, on email company.secretary@gphn. org.au or mobile 0409 258 091.

Applica ons Close midnight 25 February 2018.

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THE Gardiner Dairy Foundation and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) are inviting applications for the 2018 Working in Dairy Communities Small Grants program.

Now in its 16th year, the program offers $100,000 in small grants up to $5,000 to not for profit community groups based in Gippsland, Northern Victoria and South West Victoria.

The funds are designed to support projects that improve infrastructure and community facilities, and address local issues to strengthen the small rural communities that support Victoria’s dairy farmers.

The Working in Dairy Communities Small Grants program is funded by the Gardiner Dairy Foundation and administered by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.

The Gardiner Dairy Foundation’s interim chief executive

officer, Dr Clive Noble, said the Working in Dairy Communities Small Grants Program helps to positively impact the people in dairy communities.

“These small grants will fund grass-roots community projects that will strengthen and support the very fabric of dairy communities,” he said.

“Often the grants are seed funding and help to kick-start a project. Last year, grant recipients raised nearly three times the funding they received in additional cash and in-kind support from the community. That impacts the project significantly and we are delighted to be able to support local communities in this way.”

Natalie Egleton, CEO of FRRR, said because the program is broad, it provides a rare opportunity for local communities to focus on the issues most important to them.

“The Working in Dairy Communities Small Grants program recognises that every community is unique. That’s

why the program is flexible and allows communities to seek funds for projects that they know will support the community. That’s means nearly everything is eligible, from projects that that encourage wellbeing and engagement, to educational resources for the local school, to an upgrade in community facilities,” Ms Egleton said.

Applications for the Working in Dairy Communities Small Grants program close at 5pm, Monday, March 19.

The foundations encourage anyone considering applying to read the guidelines carefully and to use the Strengthening Small Dairy Communities Toolkit (available from: http://www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/assets/Publications/SSDC-Toolkit-full.pdf) developed by the Gardiner Dairy Foundation.

Full details of the grant guidelines will be available from www.frrr.org.au from February 5.

DIESEL MECHANIC/FITTER An experienced Mechanic / Fitter is required to service and maintain the company’s fleet of earthmoving machinery and heavy vehicles in our Leongatha workshop Ph: 0408 595 501 Email: glen.richards@goldsmith.com.au

COOKS REQUIRED Salary: $56,000. plus superannuation Business name: Urban 61 Address: 61 Commercial Street, Korumburra VIC 3950 Experience (duties for role): You will be required to prepare and season food; cook food as per menu card for customers as per order to meet their dietary requirements; to examine food quality, to undertake bulk cooking – sauces and gravies etc; planning menu and food requirements for functions and catering orders; may train other kitchen staff and apprentices and more.

Qualification requirement as a minimum: Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery related studies.

Contact info@perfectrecruitment.com.au if you believe you are the right candidate.

Education Psychologist/Counsellor – 0.6 FTE Fixed term (maternity leave – terms 2, 3, 4) teaching position Science and Mathematics – Y7-10 – 0.8 FTE All Staff must demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school. Mary MacKillop College is a Child-Safe school.

Please contact the Principal’s Personal Assistant, Carly Kitchingman ckitchingman@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au.

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 28 February 2017

Parts Interpreter Leongatha The CLAAS Harvest Centre network is a leading provider of agricultural machinery throughout New Zealand and Australia and enjoys brand partnerships spanning more than 40 years with premium manufacturers including CLAAS, AMAZONE and Seed Hawk.

Due to an internal promotion we now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Parts Interpreter to join our Leongatha based team.

Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator Full Time Negotiable Family-friendly | Flexible Workplace South Gippsland Water is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and feel valued and supported.

• Are you passionate about enabling a strong, contemporary safety culture?

• Do you enjoy collaborating with others to find practical safety solutions that work?

• Do you have a demonstrated track-record in delivering a robust safety and environment management system?

Located in idyllic Foster, with beautiful beaches and National Parks on the doorstep, you will have the best of the South Gippsland and Bass Coast region close by.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit www.sgwater.com.au for a copy of the Position Description and information on how to apply.

For enquiries about the role contact Peter Winterburn on 03 5682 0459.

For general employment enquiries contact People and Culture on 03 5682 0471.

Applications close Monday 26 February 2018 at 9:00am.

The successful candidate will support the team with all daily parts activity including stock ordering, receipt of stock, picking and packing freight, stock taking and security and warehouse maintenance.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Mechanical aptitude and experience ?

Excellent customer service & communication skills; ?

Accuracy and attention to detail; ?

The ability to work well within a team and ? independently; and Passion for farming ?

This is an excellent career opportunity for the right person. CLAAS Harvest Centres offer ongoing training and development opportunities and competitive experienced-based remuneration packages.

Our employees enjoy excellent working conditions in a supportive and friendly team environment.

Please forward your application in confidence to: growwithus@claashc.com.au applications close Tuesday, February 27.

www.claasharvestcentre.com

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QUALIFIED MARINE / AUTO MECHANIC Inverloch Marine located at Inverloch on Victoria’s Bass Coast operate a New and used boat retail outlet along with a well-equipped service department including Parts and Accessories sales.

An opportunity in our Service Department for a full time qualified Motor Mechanic/ Service Technician has become available. Experience in Marine would be preferred but not essential.

The work varies from General service and pre delivery of new Outboards and Watercraft through to full fitouts of new boats, trailer repairs, electronics and accessory fitting.

The successful applicant will be well trained and supported to become part of a great team of dedicated and skilled specialists enjoying a large variety of interesting jobs.

We are a well-respected company with over 26 years’ experience in our industry dedicated to providing excellence in workmanship and customer service.

If you feel you are suited to this position, please email your resumé to robyn@inverlochmarine.com.au All applications strictly confidential

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Position Vacant SALES OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Capeview Building Products are a leading manufacturer of Frames, Trusses, Windows and Joinery. This is a career opportunity for an enthusiastic person looking for part-time work assisting our sales team.

The position will involve general office admin for our sales team: responding to enquiries and phone calls, following up clients, recording client info, scanning documents, creating job folders, confirming delivery dates, job progression for sales reps.

Required skills include ability to use outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel, good computer skills, courteous and clear phone manner. Basic understanding of house plans and construction is beneficial but not required.

Part-time work with flexible hours starting around 20 hours per week with potential to grow.

Applications for this role must be in writing and include a cover letter and CV. Via Email: dale.donohue@cv-bp.com.au Applications close Friday 2nd March 2018

Cleaning Services Tender Newhaven College is an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island that offers quality education for students from Prep to Year 12.

Tender applications are now invited for a three year cleaning services contract.

Applicants must be qualified with relevant experience and fulfil the selection criteria.

For tender specifications and how to apply visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au/about/work-at-newhaven Applications close 4pm on Friday 9 March 2018 In accordance with Child Protection legislation, preferred applicants will be subject to employment screening.

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TUESDAY MARCH 6

Deputy Area Operations Manager X 4 Positions • • • •

7.30pm DUMBALK HALL

Child Protection – South Division Ongoing, Full Time Locations: Cheltenham, Frankston or Dandenong Salary Range: $115,136 - $134,607 + Superannuation

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Are you • Committed to working with children, young people and families?

• Able to lead evidence based child-focussed family-centred practice that focuses on the child and incorporates the family and social network, to deliver timely and proactive solutions?

In accordance with Section 144 of the Water Act 1989, notice is hereby given that lots within the properties listed below have been provided with water and/or sewer services and are now liable to be rated as serviced properties from the dates also given below.

• Experienced in operational management including financial, budget, HR and performance management of staff, high profile case reviews and briefings and engagement with key internal and external stakeholders?

In the context of a whole of community approach, Child Protection Deputy Area Operations Managers have a specific statutory role in protecting children and young people from harm and promoting their rights and healthy development.

84 The Esplanade, Inverloch Inverloch Toilet block, CA 2B, Section 5 as from 14th March 2017

This role may at times be required to operate outside normal office hours (at night and on weekends and public holidays).

For further information on the position description and the selection criteria visit;

88 The Esplanade, Inverloch Inverloch Angling Club, CA 2B, Section 5 as from 14th March 2017

www.careers.vic.gov.au or contact the appropriate Child Protection Operations Manager:

80 Surf Beach Road Cape Paterson PS703690C as from 21st September 2017

Lisa Scully for Dandenong positions on (03) 8765 5444 Taanya Gounas for Cheltenham & Frankston positions on (03) 8585 6000

8 Cameron Street Wonthaggi PS810081G as from 2nd October 2017

Job Reference number: DHHS/SSD/00408178 Applications close: Midnight Sunday, 4 March 2018

214 White Road, North Wonthaggi PS635133P as from 4th October 2017

For more information about the Department of Health and Human Services visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au To apply online and for other DHHS and Victorian Government job opportunities please visit www.careers.vic.gov.au Police Checks form part of the Department of Health and Human Services recruitment process.

The department promotes diversity and equal opportunity in employment and is committed to a more diverse workforce.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant,or if you have a disability, and require advice and support with the recruitment process, please contact our Diversity Unit on DiversityInclusion@dhhs.vic.gov.au The department is committed to the safety of its clients. The department takes a zero tolerance approach to abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability.

Departmental employees are required to comply with all legal requirements including the Child Safe Standards to keep children safe from harm and abuse.

18 Inverloch Road Wonthaggi PS812272N as from 1st November 2017 36B Williams Street Inverloch PS808686H as from 29th November 2017 29 Dunn Street Wonthaggi PS804900F as from 4th December 2017 6 Thomas Court South Dudley PS808684M as from 12th December 2017 121 Broome Crescent Wonthaggi PS816666T as from 14th December 2017

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deaths INGLIS (nee Standfield) - Nonie Jean.

Passed away suddenly on February 10, 2018 after a long illness.

Loving wife of Ian. Dearly loved mum and mother-in-law to Paul, Allison and David.

Loving Nana to Tamiecka and Darcy.

You battled bravely but none of us expected to lose you so soon.

A memorial service was held on Monday, February 19, 2018.

TUFF - Brian.

31.1.1944 to 15.2.2018 at Warrnambool.

Dearly loved son of the late Des and Bess Tuff.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Graeme (dec) and Lorna, Marlene and Richard, Wendy and Noel, Cal and Sharyn.

Loved by his daughters Sherrie and Lisa, and their families.

Rest in peace Brian.

PRESCHOOLS across the region have been left in funding limbo after the Federal Government announced it would only extend funding to the National Partnership on Universal Access to Early Childhood Education for one year.

Allora Kindergarten Leongatha’s leading educator Kristine Duvoisin Timms said the one year extension is no surprise; however it does make future planning difficult for the centre.

“Every year this happens. It makes it very difficult for us to make plans for future groups when we cannot be sure of what funding we will receive,” she said.

“Parents enrol their children in May or June the year beforehand. I would like to be able to

ensure we have funding so I can tell parents what kind of programs we can definitely offer their children upon enrolment.”

Allora has been running for almost 16 years and offers a three year old kindergarten program and a long day care program for five year olds, in keeping with the Government’s expectation that five year old children attend 600 hours of day care annually.

“Our five year olds attend 30 hours a fortnight to ensure they are reaching their expected hours,” Ms Duvoisin Timms said.

“It is a great program in that it prepares children for Prep and those who attended the program last year have settled into Prep beautifully this term.”

Mitchell Institute at Victoria University Director, Megan O’Connell said the Education Minister Simon Birmingham failed to offer further extensions to funding,

citing 80 percent attendance rates as a cause for hesitation in long term support.

“It is extremely difficult for early learning centres to plan and invest in quality improvements with only short-term funding available. We need to provide funding stability if we’re serious about achieving results,” Ms O’Connell said.

“We wouldn’t fund schools on a one year basis, it is unfathomable that we continue to fund early childhood education in this manner.

“We want to lift quality in the system, but this can’t happen with continued funding uncertainty.”

Ms O’Connell said 80 percent attendance rates in kindergarten programs are fantastic considering ongoing presence in child care is not mandatory.

“Not all children will attend for every funded hour – they sometimes get ill and parents might suffer from barriers that prevent them from tak-

Future concerns: from left, Jason José, Kristine Duvoisin Timms and Jake Holwerda at Allora Kindergarten, where government funding for the National Partnership on Universal Access to Early Childhood Education has only been ensured for 12 more months. ing their children to preschool at times, like lack of transport or health issues,” she said.

“It is actually amazing attendance rates for preschool are so high.

School attendance rates hover around 90 to 95 percent and, unlike preschool, school is com-

pulsory and most often free.”

Schools like Allora are fortunate to have not invested in new resources for the 600 hour program, unlike other centres who built new infrastructure to adapt to the change.

“The Government is not willing to make

changes for us, it just wants us to foot the bill,” she said.

“Countless studies have shown children benefit from early education programs from three onwards far more than those who do not attend early day care programs.”

Koonwarra fossil search VICROADS has been preparing for the possibility of finding dinosaur fossils during the construction of the Black Spur realignment of the South Gippsland Highway between Koonwarra and Meeniyan.

The workers recently retrieved 21 metres of core which told them where the fish beds might be and with further big time excavation researchers may find feathered dinosaurs.

The next step is to excavate and to raise funds to do so.

The same core will enable a number of studies to be made.

These will reveal the history of

the lake that existed in which the sediments that now form the Koonwarra Fish Beds deposit were laid down.

The lake existed for 5000 to 10,000 years about 130 million years ago.

In that time there may have been significant changes in it that will be picked up by these studies.

The history of an ephemeral lake that existed at polar latitudes during the time where the dinosaurs lived has never been documented before.

In addition to the fossils that will be recovered, this is another aspect of the project to return to investigate the Koonwarra Fossil Fish Beds locality.

Continued search: palaeontology experts at Museum Victoria, Pat and Tom Rich were on site when VicRoads retrieved core from the ground between Koonwarra and Meeniyan to discover dinosaur fossils recently.

Vax rates at a high SOUTH Gippsland children have some of the best vaccination rates in Gippsland, only behind Latrobe Shire by two per cent.

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Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing shared the region’s results on behalf of the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register which show 95.65 percent of five year olds in South Gippsland are now fully immunised.

Bass Coast Shire had the lowest rates but were still not far behind with 94.62 percent of children fully immunised, which is above the national average of 94.5 percent.

“We know vaccinations save lives, and our sustained investment in community education has made a really positive difference,” Ms Shing said.

“These results show our No Jab, No Play laws are protecting Victorian children from deadly, vaccinepreventable diseases.”

Victoria’s immunisation rates have risen from 93 percent in 2016 and are the third highest rates in Australia behind Tasmania and Australian Capital Territory.

Minister for Health Jill Hennessy said vaccinations are integral to protecting children from diseases in the playground.

“Despite rogue practitioners still trying to tout misinformation, Victorian parents are listening to science and that’s great news,” she said.

South Gippsland Shire Council hosts immunisation sessions in Leongatha out of Uniting Church Hall on the first Tuesday of every month from 12.30pm until 1.30pm.

The next session will be on Tuesday, March 6, and April 3 will follow that.

Foster’s immunisation sessions are also hosted on the first Tuesday of the month at War Memorial Arts Centre from 10am until 10.30am.

Korumburra sessions are hosted out of Karmai Community Children’s’ Centre and run from 11.30am until midday on the first Wednesday of the month, the next being March 7.

Mirboo North’s sessions are also on the first Wednesday of the month at Maternal and Child Health Centre on Brennan Street from 9 until 9.30am.

Nyora’s immunisation sessions are held on the first Wednesday of every second month, the next being March 7, followed by May 2. The sessions run from 1pm until 1.30 at Nyora Community Hall on Henley Street.

Cowes immunisation sessions run in the Cowes Cultural Centre on Thompson Avenue from 10.30am until 12.30pm on the second Tuesday of every month while Wonthaggi hosts sessions with the same hours on the third Tuesday of every month at Old Wonthaggi Post Office.

Grantville Transaction Centre hosts its immunisations program on the second Thursday of every month, the next being on March 8 from 10.30am until midday.

New experiences: Prep student Tyler learnt how to tend to the chickens with teacher Rachel Cullen at Bass Coast Specialist School recently.

New Preps welcomed BASS Coast Specialist School enjoyed welcoming its new Preps to the school.

The Preps had a wonderful first day of school.

They were introduced to their routines, and familiarised themselves with their teachers and specialists.

They also participated in structured group activities and planned table tasks, and had a lot of fun.

Congratulations on a fantastic first day of school to the Preps.

Kayakers rescued TWO kayakers were rescued offshore in Yanakie last Thursday.

Vaccination time: now is the time to keep vaccination rates high in South Gippsland.

A local woman and a tourist, both aged 32, were 400m off the coast at Duck Point when their kayak overturned around 3pm. The women drifted offshore with the outgoing tide.

Fortunately the pair were both wearing lifejackets and sustained no injuries by the time emergency services arrived.

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Tenison wins the shield TENISON took home the cup after winning Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s House Swimming Sports last Tuesday, February 13.

Swimmers from all four houses took part in a series of races at the Mirboo North outdoor pool.

Tenison finished off the day with 578 points.

MacDonald came in second with 468 points, Cameron was third with 373 points and Chisholm was fourth with 330 points.

The school also congratulated its top swimmers for 2018: U13 girls Phoebe Hinds; U13s boys Flynn Lord; U14 girls Lily Maxwell; U14 boys Patrick Duncan; U15 girls Kelsea Schnoor; U15 boys Kelsey Dal Pozzo; U16 girls Arlie Whiteside; U16 boys Tyler Newton; U17 girls Tomei Dal Pozzo; U17 boys Will Little; U21 girls Brooke Whiteside; U21 boys Jarvis Pryor, Owen Schnoor and Matthew McGannon.

Tomei and Will were also named the 50m champions.

Tension cheer: Jaive McEwan and Charlotte Perry showcased their Tension pride at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s House Swimming Sports on Tuesday.

Going for green: Sam McGannon, Jackson Dawson, Mitchell Hoober and Ben Lewis showed their support for MacDonald House at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s House Swimming Sports on Tuesday.`

Great win: Tenison house captains, back from left, Matthew McGannon, Dylan Garnham, front from left, Charlotte Perry, Douglas Mancarella, Fraser Austin and Brooke Materia accepted the shield and cup on behalf of their house at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s House Swimming Sports on Tuesday.

Outstanding: Tomei Dal Pozzo and Will Little were named 50m champions at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s House Swimming Sports on Tuesday.

Age champions: back from left, Tyler Newton, Matthew McGannon, Jarvis Pryor, Owen Schnoor, middle from left, Arlie Whiteside, Kelsea Schnoor, Flynn Lord, Kelsey Dal Pozzo, Tomei Dal Pozzo, Will Little, front from left, Brooke Whiteside, Lily Maxwell, Patrick Duncan and Phoebe Hinds performed well at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s House Swimming Sports on Tuesday.

Costumes: Jazmin Busana, Siobhan Beecroft and April Adams dressed up to support their houses at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s House Swimming Sports on Tuesday.

Students compete at carnival STUDENTS of St Joseph’s Primary School Korumburra, St Laurence’s Primary School Leongatha and Leongatha Chairo Christian School participated in the combined school swimming carnival at the Korumburra pool on Thursday.

St Joseph’s Primary School congratulated team red house on first place with 437 points, gold house in second place with 415 points and blue house with 373 points.

Maia Whiteside was the junior girl champion and Callum Donohue was the junior boy champion.

Milli MacKay was the senior girl champion and Callum McLeod was the senior boy champion.

The Carmel Kennedy 200 metre individual medley medallion went to Callum McLeod.

Strong swimmers: from left, St Joseph’s Primary School Korumburra student Cecily and St Laurence’s Primary School students Lydia and Audrey participated and placed in the under 14 freestyle race at the joint school swimming carnival held at the Korumburra outdoor pool on Thursday.

Big swim: these girls enjoyed their long swim, doing the 4 x 50 metre individual medley, from left, Milly, second, Montana, first, Audrey, third, Lydia , fourth, and Amy, fifith.

Boy’s medley placegetters: 4x 50m metre individual medley, from left, Mitch, third, Callum, first, and Aidan, second.

Good effort: from left, St Laurence’s Primary School students Mitch, Jett and Reuben participated and placed in the under 11 freestyle race at the swimming carnival held at the Korumburra pool on Thursday.

Swimming fun: from left, St Laurence’s Primary School student Montana, St Joseph’s Primary School Korumburra student Milli and St Laurence Primary School student Lucy placed in the under 12 freestyle race at the swimming carnival held at the Korumburra pool on Thursday.

Swimming champs: from left, St Joseph’s Primary School Korumburra student Callum and St Laurence’s Primary School students Tadjh and James had great fun at the school swimming carnival at the Korumburra pool on Thursday.

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Wilson wins house Cup at Foster WILSON house won the annual house swimming sports at Foster Secondary

College last Tuesday, February 20.

Coming in second was Brooks, then Howard and Heathcote, fourth.

South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS for last week: Friday, February 16 – Inverloch pairs North/South First Matti Shub and John Quayle, two of the most experienced players, scored an excellent 58.33 percent.

Second with another strong performance were Anne and Bruce Gibson with 56.85 percent and third sharing a very fine score of 53.12 percent were Deb Anglim and Jack Kuiper, and Phillip and Neville Chapman.

East/West First with the outstanding score of 60.71 percent was the strongly improving pair of Marie Sands and Ken McKenzie.

Second place was taken by Bron Sund and Clive Hope, with a very competitive 56.55 percent and third was claimed by the ever consistent pair of Pat West and Faye Rowlands with a fine 53.87 percent.

Monday, February 12 – Meeniyan pairs First with an outstanding 67.36 percent was the talented pair of Viv Westaway and Ineke De Graaff.

Second with and equally impressive 63.89 percent were the evergreen pair of Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt.

Third with 52.78 percent

were the steady achievers Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope.

Tuesday, February 13 – Tarwin Lower pairs North/South First with a very sound 61.31 percent were Wendy and David Saleeba.

Second with the strong score of 55.65 percent were Richard Moss and Dirk Jacobs. This is made all the more of an achievement as these two have not played together before.

Third with 53.27 percent were Frank Arndt and Clive Hope.

East/West First with the score of the week and miles ahead of any other pair was the strong pair of John Sutton and Alan Johnstone with 70.83 percent.

Second with 55.65 percent were Hannah Martin and Maureen Stiles, and third with a very sound 48.81 percent were Mary McCaughan and Dorothea Green.

The club has several representatives away at the world wide Congress on the Gold Coast this last weekend.

The club wishes them all the best in their various competitive categories of play.

Visitors are always welcome.

Check the club website for details.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

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

At Point Lonsdale

FEBRUARY Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

21 WED

22 THUR

23 FRI

24 SAT

25 SUN

26 MON

27 TUE

0434 1028 1653 2236

1.57 0.34 1.50 0.40

0508 1102 1734 2314

1.56 0.29 1.51 0.45

0542 1138 1817 2354

1.53 0.26 1.50 0.50

0618 1216 1905

1.49 0.24 1.47

0036 0658 1257 2000

0.57 1.44 0.24 1.43

0121 0744 1344 2104

0.65 1.39 0.26 1.39

0213 0841 1441 2217

0.72 1.33 0.29 1.37

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

There were eight records broken on the day.

The age group champions were: U13 Female Maddison Boyd, U13 Male Zane Duursma, U14 Female Yasmin Duursma, U14 Male Oliver Lemchens, U15 Female Kasey Hoskins, U15 Male Ryan Lavarda, U16 Female Allie Lemchens, U16 Male Fergus Cashmore, U17 Female Mackinley O’Sullivan, U17 Male Oliver Cox, U21 Female Alice Howard and U21 Male Ashley Hewson.

Below right, Fun summer days: Foster Secondary College students from years 8 to 12 proudly represented their houses and dressed to impress. Pictured back from left, Nicola Treller, Brianna Noble, Bianca Proudlock and Alice Cashin, middle row Isabelle Callcott, Ebony Van Dyk, Felicity Whitcher and Amber Van Dyk and front Zali Piasente, Amber Turvey and Phoebe Tracy.

Above, Leaders: sport and school captains get into the swing of the Foster Secondary College swimming sports last Tuesday, from left, Jayde McGlead, Brock Cripps, Belle Cocksedge, Liam Lidstone, Evan McPherson, Lily Brown, Josh standfield and Emma Buckland.

Garnham wins fifth consecutive title WEDNESDAY, February 14, may have been wet, cold and windy but it didn’t deter students from participating in Wonthaggi Secondary College’s swimming sports.

Students braved the conditions to swim in the freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly and relay events but also had the opportunity to have a go in some novelty events.

After a delayed start, Year 12 sports captains and MCs for the day Alana McRae and Laura Thompson got things underway with a number of heats being run across all events.

Halfway through the carnival, Garnham House was continuing its dominance leading the house points tally, with not much separating the remaining three houses.

Novelty events for the day

included face painting, Human Hungry Hippos, sponge and bucket relay, donut eating contest and tug of war.

The donut eating challenge was seen to be one of the most popular events, where students had the chance to show off their skills of eating a donut as quickly as possible without using their hands.

The Vanderkolk sisters and Muir brothers made an impression with their dominance in the pool, winning majority of their individual events which is a great achievement.

A final tally for the day saw Garnham House win its fifth consecutive swimming championship, followed by Luke (second), Berry (third) and Lovett (fourth).

Congratulations to all swimmers and a special mention to the following age group champions; U13 girls: first Jordi Vanderkolk, and equal second Jorja Newman and Hannah Simmons; U13 boys:

first Angus Chisholm, and equal second Ryan Gray and Noah Robertson; U14 girls: first Alicia Smith and Louise Strickland; U14 boys: first Luke Muir, and equal second Caleb Robertson and Ja-

mieson Schmidt; U15 girls: first Mayson Vanderkolk and second Isabelle O’Neill; U15 boys: first Alex Muir and second Lochlan Hill; U16 girls: first Jennifer Sokac and second Holly Hughes; U16

boys: first Max Newman and second Nicholas Szutta; U17 girls: first Lily Robinson and second Juliette Townsend; U17 boys first Jess Gislingham and second George Burgess.

Winning house: Fraser Clark, Bella Ross and Ella Sadler accepted the shield for Garnham House following Wonthaggi Secondary College’s House Swimming Sports last Wednesday.

• Leongatha Cycling

Cyclists congratulate club champs THE Leongatha Cycling Club made use of another great Friday evening to run the Club Track Championships for the current season.

Fortunately the trial track repair undertaken on Thursday, thanks to a grant from South Gippsland Shire Council was complete and the track was again ready for action.

It should be noted that more than just the cycling club take the opportunity to ride around the track in safety.

The repair undertaken was aimed at levelling out a sunken joint, of which we have many.

The club championships are run over three events – a 500m time trial, a sprint event and a scratch race.

The cyclists ride in their age groups and accrue points for placings in each event. The overall points tally

decides the placings in the club titles.

In the U13 division, Erica Deery was the outstanding rider winning all events and establish herself as a rider of the future. Her time of 53.74sec for the 500m time trial was the only time under the 60 sec for this group.

Kate Geary was next at 62.86sec, Emiley Hadicke at 66.6 sec and Jake Johnston at 86.16 sec which was good for a seven year old on a mountain bike.

In the sprint, it was Erica, Kate, Emiley and Jake, however in the scratch race Erica rode hard early and Kate tried to go with the pace.

By the last lap, Emiley chased Kate down and took the second place.

The title result was Erica first, Kate second and Emiley third.

In the U15 group, there were two starters – Paris Reynolds and Renee Hardacre.

Paris managed to win each event and become the club U15 champion.

The most competitive group was the U17 age group.

Following a really good Wednesday night training behind the motorbike, riders were ready for the contest.

Oliver McLean clocked a great 500m time trial time of 38.72 sec.

Next in was Tom Fitzgerald at 43.22 sec just ahead of Jack Allen at 44.38sec and Caleb Murphy at 48.62sec.

Jack was probably not quite explosive enough at the start.

The results for the sprint and scratch race events followed a similar pattern.

Club U17 champion was Oliver McLean, from Tom Fitzgerald and Jack Allen.

In the senior division we were again down to three competitors.

Steve Allen clocked 40.94 sec for the 500m time trial with George Bakogiannis at 48.18 sec just ahead of

Felicity Waddell at 49.47 sec.

In the sprint, Steve Allen comfortably controlled affairs at the front but Felicity managed to sprint home for second.

This set up the scratch race as a decider for the minor places.

At the end of the scratch race it was a third win for Steve and a further second for George.

This then gave the results as Steve the senior club champion from George and Felicity.

The club had a number of riders racing at Metung for the East Gippsland tour over the weekend.

In addition senior members have been racing at Sandown on Tuesday twilight events.

Hence the month’s club meeting is scheduled for Wednesday night at 8pm after track training.

Lots to organise for the road season so come along to the meeting at Leongatha RSL.

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BOWLS | SPORT

thestar.com.au Inverloch THE weather decided there would be no social bowls played last week.

Both Wednesday and Thursday bowling was cancelled.

On Wednesday, February 21, Inverloch will host the Monthly Triples with play starting at 10am.

Social bowls will be held on Thursday.

Names are to be in by 11.30am for a 12.30pm start.

Inverloch Blue played Phillip Island Blue in the Division 1 semi final on Saturday at Wonthaggi.

Phillip Island got off to a flying start and soon opened up the biggest lead of the match.

Inverloch found its way back into the match as it adjusted to the pace of the green.

By halfway there were less than a handful of shots in it overall.

The battle continued with neither team being able to gain a match winning lead until in the last five ends when Inverloch slowly drew away to win by 10 shots overall, with all three rinks on top.

Inverloch now goes directly into the grand final playing the winner of the preliminary final between Phillip Island and Leongatha.

Division 3 travelled to Phillip Island to play San Remo in the Pennant semi finals.

Conditions were great for a good game of bowls.

Even though a couple of our rinks got off to a slow start, they never gave up and slowly clawed their way back.

Neil Everitt’s rink was the only winning rink.

The final score was Inverloch 63, San Remo 69.

Next week, Division 3 plays Leongatha in the preliminary final in a must win game if they are to proceed to the Grand Final.

Division 4 teams played Wonthaggi Gold at San Remo and were on the go from start to finish.

The first team of Trevor Scott had a difficult time from the beginning, however was able to bring up its skill level and finish in the last few minutes with a win of four shots.

Unfortunately the second team with Jack Miller who put a lot of pressure in was unable to finish with five shots down.

A shame, however they should be a lot better next week.

Graeme Dunlop, the head man of the third team of players, was not able to guide his side for a win.

Overall, Inverloch lost by 17 shots to Wonthaggi Gold.

For the preliminary finals, it is a Wonthaggi team again.

This time, Wonthaggi Blue is played for a place in the grand final.

To all Saturday Pennant teams, thanks for participating and giving your best

every week.

Congratulations to Division 1 Blue, Division 3 and Division 4 for making the final series.

Good luck with the remainder of the season.

As per the EEO requirements for the limit placed on the number of men playing in the Midweek Pennant competition, the South Gippsland Bowls Division is asking each club in the division for their members to vote on two possible choices for the format of this competition.

The options are; to retain the current format men can only be selected to play lead or second and are limited to a maximum of 6 per side in a 12 player side division or 4 per side in an 8 player side division, or to make it an Open Competition without the above restriction.

Voting will be held on Tuesday, February 20 - 3.30pm-5.00pm and Wednesday, February 21 3.30pm-5.00pm.

All affiliated bowlers are encouraged to vote.

Friday is members’ night.

Korumburra Parlor Bowls THE parlor bowls season is three weeks into its competition.

During the first two weeks the six games played resulted in four one point differences, a two point and a four point result.

It augered well for a close competition during 2018 but the third round results showed Battlers and Sicilians flexing their muscles and with greater accuracy and more skill they won by 13 and 12 points.

The third game was more evenly balanced.

Although Kardella romped to an early lead of 11 shots, Kookaburras doggedly reeled them back in for a determined draw as a result.

Results on February 15 were Battlers 30 defeated The Burra 17; Sicilians 28 defeated VRI 16; Kardella 17 drew with Kookaburras 17; Pretenders bye.

The ladder after round three: Battlers 12, Sicilians 12, Kardella 10, Pretenders 8, VRI 4, Kookaburras 2,The Burra 0.

Meeniyan MIDWEEK pennant on Tuesday, February 13, was a home match against Lang Lang.

The score line was 77 shots to 58 with two rinks getting the points.

This week was the final match for the season with an away game to Korumburra.

Wednesday, February 21, is mid week tournament day with a couple of vacancies.

Saturday, February 17, was semi final day with the Division 5 team travelling to Tarwin Lower to meet ladder leaders Corinella.

In the one previous

meeting, Corinella won.

With a tricky breeze combined with a fast green Meeniyan won the day 89 shots to 67 with two rinks winning.

Next Saturday Corinella play Fish Creek that defeated Mirboo North White in the preliminary final.

Meeniyan meet the winner in the grand final.

Members who have entered the hundred up and presidents’ handicap are reminded the cut off date is fast approaching for first and second round matches.

Upshot 2.

Fish Creek WITH full rinks and perfect weather the Ladies Invitation Day on Friday went off very successfully.

Congratulations to Cynthia and her team from Inverloch, the winner and to the runner up Jenny and her team from Foster.

The 2018 Barefoot Bowls will continue, beginning at 5.30 pm for 6pm start, every Tuesday and Wednesday until March 6 and 7.

All interested parties should contact Andy Kerr (5683 2380) or a member of the Fish Creek Bowls Club to register as soon as possible.

The semi final game which was played on Saturday against Mirboo North White at Tarwin Lower was held in great spirits.

Fish Creek was victorious and will now advance to the next round to be played on Saturday, February 24, at Meeniyan against Corinella.

A practice session will, if possible, be arranged for Friday and team members will be advised accordingly.

Teams playing on Saturday are: R. Poletti (S), A. Atwell, P. Poletti, W. Symmons; R. Barham (M) (S), Mal Heywood, P. Dean, A. Masson; K. Flanders (S), D. Stefani, C. Bell, G. Hoskin Emergency: Mark Angwin The evening held at the Wonthaggi Club on Thursday, February 15, was, once again, a great success.

Thank you to Ray Barham for his very efficient organisation.

The monthly Turkey Triples will be held at Fish Creek on Thursday, February 22, and all interested clubs should contact Ferbie (5683 2284) or Tim McLean (5683 2370).

Committee members are reminded the monthly meeting will now be held on the February 22 at 7 pm in the clubrooms.

Fish Creek Bowls Club will once again be hosting The Corrie McKenzie Memorial Afternoon which will take place on Sunday, February 25.

This is a social afternoon and all interested clubs and persons wishing to participate should contact either

Ferbie (5683 2284) or Tim McLean (5683 2370).

All proceeds of the day will be donated to the South Gippsland Hospital.

Early notice for the Di Buckland afternoon affiliated Fours event scheduled for the March 11 starting at 1pm and ending with a “build a burger”. Dress code is uniform.

Toora vs Corinella

Tarwin Lower SATURDAY, February 10, was an exciting finish to the season for the Division 2 and 4 teams.

Both teams played at home against San Remo and were determined to finish the season with a win; which they did with 16 points each.

Division 2 was facing relegation at the beginning of game and the win resulted in them being fifth on the ladder, showing how even the competition was.

Division 4 knew it was going to be relegated but it was determined to finish the season with a bang and 16 points was a great win.

The Tuesday Pennant teams both had wins at home last week.

Division 2 played Mirboo North while Division 4 played Foster.

The final game of the season will see Division 2 at San Remo but the all important game will be Division 4 against Phillip Island Blue at home.

Last week’s win put Division 4 in fourth position on the ladder, 13 points ahead of Wonthaggi who play bottom placed Inverloch in the last game of the season.

With a maximum of 14 points per win in Division 4, the team must win at least one rink to stay in the finals.

It’s another very exciting finish to the season.

The game starts at 9.40am so come along and support the team.

Strong bowl: Toora’s Mark Rigaldi will play San Remo in the preliminary finals after he lost to Corinella at Fish Creek on Saturday.

Better luck: from left, Toora’s Mal Calladine and Mark Rigaldi lost to Corinella on Saturday but will play San Remo in the preliminary finals. matches are as follows: Venues to be decided; Division 1: Phillip Island Blue v Leongatha Division 2: Toora v San Remo Division 3: Leongatha v Inverloch Division 4: Inverloch v Wonthaggi Blue Division 5: Corinella v Fish Creek.

South Gippsland Bowls Division MIDWEEK pennant results Round 13 – February 13

Division 1: San Remo 12/74 (5 shots) defeated Leongatha 4/69; WonthagSouth Gippsland gi 12/66 (7 shots) defeated Island 4/59; InverPennant Bowls Phillip loch 15/104 (62 shots) deSEMI finals: feated Foster 1/42; CorinelDivision 1 (at Wonthag- la 13/78 (9 shots) defeated gi): Inverloch 16-75 defeat- Port Welshpool 3/69. ed Phillip Island Blue 0-65; Ladder Leongatha 14-80 defeated Phillip Island ......... 129 +51 Korumburra 2-59.

Corinella ................ 124 +81 +91 Division 2 (at Fish Wonthaggi ............. 122 ............. 118 +115 Creek): Corinella 14-75 Leongatha Inverloch ................ 112 +63 defeated Toora 2-72; San San Remo ............... 105 -22 Remo 16-86 defeated Phil- Foster ...................... 67 -131 lip Island 0-55.

Port Welshpool ....... 55 -248 Division 3 (at Phillip Island): San Remo 14-69 Division 2: Tarwin defeated Inverloch 2-63; Lower 16/79 (23 shots) deLeongatha 16-78 defeated feated Mirboo North -/56; Korumburra 0-58.

Toora 14/72 (3 shots) deDivision 4 (at San feated Korumburra 2/69; Remo): Wonthaggi Gold Wonthaggi 16/81 (31 14-69 defeated Inverloch shots) defeated San Remo 2-52; Wonthaggi Blue 14- -/50; Meeniyan 14/77 (19 71 defeated Phillip Island shots) defeated 2 Lang 2 -69.

Lang 2/58.

Division 5 (at Tarwin Ladder Lower): Meeniyan 16-94 Korumburra ......... 154 +255 defeated Corinella 0-68; Tarwin Lower ....... 141 +191 -33 Fish Creek 14-71 defeated Wonthaggi ............. 117 ..................... 101 +58 Mirboo North White 2-55. Toora San Remo ............... 95 -87 Next Saturday will see the preliminary finals

Mirboo North .........94 Meeniyan ................84 Lang Lang ..............46

-54 -32 -298

Great day: Corinella’s Alan Weeden won at Fish Creek Bowls Club in the semi finals against Toora on Saturday.

Division 3: Inverloch (2) 14/77 (24 shots) defeated Fish Creek.2/53; Loch 14/80 (16 shots) defeated Leongatha 2/64; Phillip Island 14/94 (41 shots) defeated Inverloch (1) 2/53; Korumburra had the bye (16/-).

Ladder Inverloch (1) ......... 153 Korumburra ......... 146 Phillip Island ......... 139 Inverloch (2) ......... 139 Leongatha ............... 102 Fish Creek .............. 82 Loch ....................... 71

+191 +81 +100 +59 -98 -125 -208

Division 4: Tarwin Lower. 14/65 (27 shots) defeated Foster -/38; Phillip Island (B) 14/49 (17 shots) defeated Wonthaggi -/32; Phillip Island (W) 14/-(15 shots) rec’d forfeit from Inverloch.

Ladder Phillip Island (W) . 161 Phillip Island (B) .. 102 Foster ..................... 94 Tarwin Lower ....... 86 Wonthaggi .............. 73 Inverloch ................ 30

+127 +48 +12 +5 -8 -184

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, February 14

ON a very windy night 12 bowlers were at Buffalo to enjoy the bowling.

Four teams of three were selected and two games of 10 ends played.

On mat one Peter Tiziani, Carolyn Benson and Joyce Occhipinti combined well to out bowl Ian Hasty, Mary Tumino and Illene Tiziani, and won 11-4.

On the other mat Charlie Tumino, Danah Suckling and Bill Wolswinkel scored on seven of the 10 ends and won over Joe Occhipinti, Stephen Suckling and Denyse Menzies, 17-4.

The second game saw Charlie’s team narrowly win its second game beating Ian’s team 14-11. It was a big win for Joe’s team when it combined well and out bowled Peter’s team scoring on seven of the 10 ends, winning 19-6.

The night’s winners were Charlie, Danah and Bill (WW) 13 ends; second Joe, Stephen and Denyse (LW); third Peter, Carolyn and Joyce (WL) nine ends; fourth Ian, Illene and Mary (LL) seven ends.

Rod and Ian were wished a happy birthday.

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

Leongatha TUESDAY, February 13 saw Division 1 ladies away to San Remo but were unable to overcome the might of San Remo and lost overall 69 to 74: J. Millar’s team won 28 to 23 shots, R. James’ team won 23 to 22 shots, M. Pearsons’s team lost 18 to 29 shots.

Division 3 ladies were home to Loch and District and also went down overall, losing 64 shots to 80: L. Hanks’ team won 24 to 22 shots, S. Crouch’s team lost 19 to 35 shots and J. Sing’s team lost 21 to 23 shots.

The last round of the home and away games Tuesday pennant sees Division 1 ladies at home to Port Welshpool and Division 3 ladies have the bye.

Continued on Page 52

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Leongatha

Foster

Korumburra

THERE were 51 players on Saturday, February 17 for the second round of the championships, with Tuesday, February 13: Stableford. trophies supplied by I. Dixon and D. Sorrell.

Winner: N. Cooper 41 points.

A Grade: (12) P. Hopkins 82-12-70, S. Rose NTP: 17th J. Parry.

71 countback, T. Fowles 71, M. Garnham 71, B. DTL: J. Lyons 38, N. Thompson 38, D. Jenkins Hessells 71, R. Spokes 71.

34 c/b.

B Grade: (20 hcp) G. Bull 69 net, I. Dixon 69, Wednesday, February 14: No golf.

N. Leppin 71, B. Maskell 71.

Thursday, February 15: Winner: N. Thompson Nearest the pin: 1st M. Belvedere, 7th S. Sar38 points. tori, 10th R. Spokes, 13th S. Sartori.

NTP: sixth R. Smith.

Tuesday’s winner was S. Osboldstone 37 pts DTL: R. Smith 36. and Thursday’s winner S. Harland 38 pts.

Friday, February 16: Chook Run. Notices: All Gippsland March 3-4; 4BBB k/o Winner: M. DeCosta 19. draw.

DTL: S. Corrie 18.

Woorayl Saturday, February 17: South Gippsland Classic.

Sunday, February 18: CFA Charity Day. SATURDAY’S warm weather saw 32 Winners: Col Pulham, Greg Paine, Nino Ditta men and eight ladies take out cards for and Brock Dyke 55 3/8.

Runners up: R. Forte, Y. Forte, L. Hawking, and a Stableford event, sponsored by two lady members; Jackie Hockey and Jan P. Dight 56 1/8.

Mixed: A. Todorovski, N. Todorovski, S. Dixon, Pope. and P. Dixon 59 2/8.

They were thanked for their ongoing generNTP: fourth P. Furborough and R. Knee, sixth ous support.

N. Cooper, 13th G. Eddy, 15th T. Jones, and 17th Jan Pope had a winning score of 34 points C. Gray. and stepped aside for Elsie McBride with 33 Wooden Spooner: B. Knee, R. Knee, B. Sym- points very unselfishly. mons, M. Symmons 62 5/8.

Sponsor Jan took the first ball down the line Don’t forget the Foster Golf Club’s upcoming and also the nearest the pin on the 17th hole. charity event: Foster Hospital Day on April 1.

Sue Wakefield also won a ball down the line Grab some friends and come along and help sup- with 29 points. port this great day.

The men’s event was won by B. Hogan in A For further detail please contact Foster Golf Grade with 40 points, Club.

B Grade winner with 36 points was Bulldog Entries are now being taken for Foster Week of Hall and C Grade winner was B. Beilby with Golf.

38 points.

Balls down the line went to B. Robjant, W. Turner, G. Fennell, D. Burge, C. Gourlay and Leongatha ladies B. Collier.

Nearest the pins were S. Hannon on the Wednesday: eighth and G. Fennell on the 17th.

The wild weather which rolled in last week D. Burge eagled the 11th. decimated the Stableford competition.

Raffle was won by J. Bolge syndicate.

More than half the field failed to finish as Well done to all the winners and good luck the conditions worsened. to all if heading out for a game next week.

Those who did keep going were rewarded with calmer weather as the storm abated.

Captain Trish Owen showed everyone how to deal with the challenging elements by scoring six points more than the rest of the players.

It was a brilliant round in the conditions.

Winner: Trish Owen 36 points.

Down the line balls: Nan Meagher and Jocelyn Howson 30, Sue Bowler and Wendy Parker THE 2018, All Gippsland Golf Champi29 and Debbie Miller 28. onships will be conducted over the weekNearest the pin: 14th Bec Thomas 3.5m and th end of March 3 and 4, at Korumburra Golf 16 Bec Thomas 3.2m.

Congratulations to Karen Bear and Karen Club. This event is the major golf chamOrford winning B Grade 4BBB Stableford with pionship for the whole of Gippsland, and a great score of 46 points at South Gippsland will encompass the Fourball ChampionWomen’s Opening Day and 60th anniversary at ship over 18 holes on Saturday, March 3, Lang Lang Golf Club last week. with the main event being the Singles and Also to Bec Thomas and Jill Steer who were runner’s up in A Grade with 45 points in Junior Championship on Sunday, March the same event.

4.

Saturday: The A and B Grade events will be played over 36 holes and is expected to attract a large field of Twelve players enjoyed perfect golf weather to compete in the Stableford event.

There were some good scores returned.

Winner: Coral Gray, 28 handicap, with 35 stableford points on a count back from 10 handContinued from page 51 icapper Rebecca Wilson.

Tuesday evening, February 13 saw round Down the line balls: Rebecca Wilson 35, three of the business bowls in action, with the Karen Castledine – Briggs 32 and Anne Gibson following results.

Winner: Trish Owen won the Stableford 30 c/b.

Parks 73 d The Davos 27, Dirt Diggers 72 Nearest the pin: 16th Anne Gibson 2m. competition in challenging conditions. d Jobless 28, Browns Girls 70 d Gatha Holden 30, Mini Skips 69 d Spencers HBB 31, Whackers 66 d Beers 34, Leongatha Team No. 2 65 d Smiths 35, Repco 62 d Browns Boys 38, B.J. Earthmoving 58 d Mt View No. 2 42, X Factor 53 d Murray Goulburn 47, Leongatha Lovelies 51 d Nesci Transport 49, Bowls & Beauty 50 drew with Edneys 50 and Mt View No. 1 50 drew with Posties 50.

A light supper will be available following SOUTH Gippsland Golf will conduct The ladder top 10 sees Beers with 211 points the event. its opening of the 2018 golfing season The players need to report no later than 9.30 followed by Parks 204, Whackers 189, Mt View at Meeniyan Golf Club on Sunday, am for a 10am shotgun start.

No. 2 175, Edneys 172, Repco 171, The Davos February 25. The day will consist of A good field is expected to contest the 166, Leongatha No. 2 165, B.J. Earthmoving 162, Mini Skips 161 and Dirt Diggers 158. A an 18 hole Mixed Canadian Foursomes event.

Entry forms are now available at all South full ladder update after round four. event, with prizes for both A and B Saturday pennant saw the semi finals in acGippsland Golf Club’s or by downloading a Grades. tion with Division 1 teams taking on rivals Koform from the district’s website at www.southEntrant pairs are restricted to those who are gippslandgolf.org.au, just click on the Chammembers of South Gippsland Clubs however, pionships link, or alternatively enter online by entrants no longer need to be members of the clicking the online entry link entries should be same club, and they do need to be a member of forwarded to the tournament manager Chris a South Gippsland affiliated club.

Clements at Korumburra Golf Club 5655 1886 The entry fee of $10 includes a ball competi- or email cclements2@bigpond.com tion, which is payable on the day of the event Late or telephone entries will only be aconly. cepted if the field capacity is not reached.

SATURDAY was an ideal day for golf and with the course in absolute pristine condition and good scoring was the order of the day.

Rob Brown had 39 points to take out the B Grade and Overall best score of the day in a countback from John Belli who took the C Grade honours with his 39 points.

A Grade was won by Bruce Hutton with 37 points.

Balls were awarded to Philippe du Plessis, Peter Hartigan, Peter Bates, Ian Watson, Russell Williams, Trevor Rickard, Col Martin, Peter Brownlie, Allan Edney, John Wheatley, Ken Wardle, Geoff Sherman, Peter Buttinger, Merv Stubbs, Gerry Carcour, Doug Clemann, Craig Hams, Andrew Abbott, John Feddersen, Brendan Dummett and Henry Sedelies.

Thursday brought a little rain but was otherwise a very pleasant day for golf and the scores reflected that.

A big group from Berwick Montuna Golf Club enjoyed the day and also got amongst the balls.

Winner of the Overall and B Grade events was John McLennan with a very good score of 41 points.

Bruce Hutton won A Grade in a countback with 35 points and Garry Friend took C Grade with 40 points.

DTL balls were awarded to Frank Smedley, Peter Waters, Ian Barlow, Terry Grace, Trevor Steer, Geoff McDonald, Alan Sperling, Mark Warby, Stephan Wigney, John Dumont, Ron Paice, Norm Hughes, Ted Rudge, Bert Borg and Ron Findlay.

NTPs were Doug Clemann on the 14th hole and Bruce Hutton on the 16th.

RESULTS:

Korumburra ladies UNFORTUNATELY, the wind was too strong and with the addition of some heavy showers and thunder, the golf competition was cancelled last Wednesday.

Next Wednesday, there is a draw and time sheet for those playing in the first round of the Singles Knock-out.

All others can play a Stableford competition, hitting off the 10th tee.

Twilight golfers were given the advantage of having a free ‘kick out’ per person on Thursday night.

Viv and David Enbom had the winning score, with 25 points and runners-up were Alison and Doug Grewcock, finishing with 23 points.

NTPs on the 13th green went to Lynette McIvor and David Enbom.

There were nine women who enjoyed the ideal golfing weather on Saturday.

Chris Rickard (21) had a win with 33 points and Judy Webb (20) was runner up with 30 points.

Deb Wrigley was NTP on the first and Jenny Blackmore was closest on the 10th.

Several members travelled to Adelaide to volunteer in a range of roles at the Women’s Australian Open.

They find the various responsibilities they are given on the course, as well as the opportunity of watching this high standard of golf, rewarding and valuable experiences.

Charity golf cancelled DUE to unforeseen circumstances, the Legacy day at Lang Lang Golf Club charity event has been cancelled.

The day was to have been held on Monday, February 19, and was to have raised funds for the South Gippsland and South Eastern Legacy clubs.

Any enquiries about reimbursement of fees should be directed to the golf club on 5659 6284 or llgc@bigpond.com.

Korumburra to host All Gippsland Golf Championships

Leongatha bowls

Meeniyan Golf Club to host district’s opening day

the crème of golfers from around Gippsland.

It is expected that the cut for the C Grade field will be around a 12 handicap.

The field is restricted to those golfers who are affiliated with a golf club in the Gippsland region.

Entries for the championships, which close at 5pm on Friday, February 23.

It is expected the field for both the Singles and Fourball Championships will be at capacity.

Players can register for the event by either going online at www.southgippslandgolf.org.au/online entries or by submitting an entry form which are available at all golf clubs throughout Gippsland. rumburra at Wonthaggi. Leongatha came out the overall winner defeating Korumburra 90 to 58 shots: W. Walker’s team lost 16 to 22 shots and J. Hall’s team won 35 to 16 shots.

Division 3 also played Korumburra at Phillip Island and was the overall winner, winning 78 to 58 shots: J. Turner’s team won 31 to 19 shots, J. Pendergast’s team won 27 to 22 shots and G. Drury’s team won 20 to 17 shots.

Division 4 did not make the semi finals.

Next Saturday Division 1 will play Phillip Island Blue in the preliminary final and Division 3 will play Inverloch, at venues yet to be decided. Good luck to both divisions.

Sunday, February 18 will be another milestone for the club with John Hall and Liz Beale in the regional play off mixed pairs, John Hall also will contest the champion of champions regional play off and Jenny Millar, Liz Beale and Sue Symmons to contest the regional play off triples. The club wishes them all the very best.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

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Soccer club needs you THE Wonthaggi Soccer Club has had a very successful 12 years and has grown to over 150 members in the 2017 season.

The club held a special committee meeting on Thursday, February 8, to coordinate the 2018 season.

It was great to see some new faces at the meeting, however the Club has been left in a difficult position.

Currently the club has a secretary, treasurer and only two committee members.

Unfortunately without more committee members and a president, the club will be unable to have a successful 2018 season. . The club is in a great financial position and with over 150 mem-

bers in the 2017 season. However, without a president there will be no 2018 Season.

You don’t have to have any previous experience, just a passion for the club.

The role would include attending Gippsland Soccer League meetings monthly at Korumburra, liaising with other clubs in the league weekly throughout the season, and being the club spokesperson.

The president would have the full support of Gippsport Victoria, which is able to assist step by step throughout the season.

The club is also seeking coaches for the 2018 season.

Please don’t rely on others to put their hands up, as previous emails have been ignored.

Perfect results at parkrun

IT was a wonderful morning at Koon- SATURDAY, February 18, saw South warra parkrun on Saturday; the weather Gippsland Bowls Division Champions play off against West Gippsland Bowls was just perfect.

There were 90 participants of whom 27 set new Division Champions at Trafalgar Bowls personal bests.

Club.

There were also welcomed 13 first timers.

A highlight at parkrun is always watching how much the juniors love to participate. They were all determined to tackle the final climb.

As always the event was only made possible by volunteers. They were Brooke Jones, Lisa Giliam, Jonathon Giddins, Corinna Stefani, Sue Ritchie and Eros Galli.

Five of the six volunteers were first timers, which was ace; they all did a fantastic job learning the ropes and ensured all of our participants had a great morning.

Organisers would also like to thank the other participants who kindly signed up for the coming weeks. It is much appreciated and they look forward to having you on board.

Full results and a complete event history can be found on the Koonwarra parkrun results page.

The male record is held by Michael Tripodi who recorded a time of 17:36 on Category 1 – State-Sporting Associations: Grants of up to $6000 are available for teams November 4, 2017 (event number 1).

The female record is held by Sarah Lewwith a maximum of $1000 per team member.

Grants for individuals are available up to a is who recorded a time of 18:49 on December 30, 2017 (event number 9). maximum of $2000.

Travel from July 1, 2018, to December 31, The Age Grade course record is held by John Graham who recorded 83.88 percent (20:22) on No2018. vember 11, 2017 (event number 2).

Category 2 – Community Organisations: Victorian community organisations delivering sport and active recreation opportunities can apply for up to two grants per funding round of $750 each to assist athletes, coaches, officials and teams with the travel costs of training and competition.

Travel after March 6, 2018, to December 31, RESULTS: round three.

2018.

Open: Gippsland Red forfeited to Gippsland Applications close on March 6.

Blue; North Gippsland FNL 44 defeated by East For more information about the grants, eligiGippsland FNL 56. bility criteria or how to apply, visit http://www.

U17: Mid Gippsland NA 40 defeated by East sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/ Gippsland FNL 47; Pakenham NA 31 defeated by athlete-pathway-travel-grants-program.

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Athlete travel grants now available GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien is encouraging athletes across Gippsland South to apply for a grant through the latest round of the Athlete Pathway Travel Grants Program.

Mr O’Brien said the grants program provides grants to help Victorian athletes, particularly those in rural and regional areas, to cover travel costs related to their sporting activities.

“The program helps aspiring athletes, teams, coaches and officials to realise their sporting potential through grants that help remove the barrier of travel and accommodation costs,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Support is available to assist community sport and recreation athletes, coaches, officials and terms with the travel costs of participating in training and competition, and for high performance Victorian athletes and teams to compete at national championships or selection events.”

The program has two categories.

Bowlers take on Strzelecki Regional Finals

Eastern Zone Premier Netball Competition

The ultimate goal was the opportunity to represent Strzelecki Region and play against the other 15 Regions in the Victorian State Finals to be held in Bendigo in April.

Leongatha Bowls Club was well represented with a number of its players vying for a range of titles following their successes in the lead up to this event.

John Hall played off for Mens Champion of Champions against West Gippsland’s Rob Rennie of Moe with John being victorious in a resounding win.

Liz Beale and John Hall played off against West Gippsland’s highly regarded team of John and Maureen Leighton (Drouin Bowls Club) for the Mixed Pairs event.

Following some impressive bowling by all involved, the result came down to a tie-breaker end with John and Liz taking the title.

Then it was time for the team of Sue Symmons, Liz Beale, and Jenny Miller (Loch Bowls Club) to take to the green for the fight for supremacy in the Women’s Triples against West Gippsland’s team of Maureen Leighton, Sheryl Atkinson and Samantha Atkinson (Drouin Bowls Club).

Again the bowling was first class, but the South Gippsland team was too good and another title was won.

The final Strzelecki Regional title up for grabs is the Women’s Fours which will be played on Sunday, February 25, at Trafalgar Bowls Club.

The South Gippsland team includes Leongatha Bowls Club players Sue Symmons and Angela Hackett with Jenny Miller (Loch Bowls Club) and Nics McKenzie (Fish Creek Bowls Club).

By the time this goes to press, the outcome will have been decided and we look forward to another positive result for South Gippsland to take us to the next level at the State Finals.

OMK’s Pink Stumps Day raises $10,000

Girls gathering: from left, VanRooye, Sheila Lloyd and Brylie Wilson dressed in McGrath Team spirit: OMK’s A Graders got behind the cause and donned pink for the Pink Stumps Foundation’s signature pink for Pink Stumps Day. Day at OMK. Pink ladies: from left, Jodie Shepard, Di Abrahamson, Narelle Hams and Stacey Tonkin enjoyed Pink Stumps Day at OMK Cricket Club.

Pretty in pink: from left, Kim Nicholas, Tamara Crowe and Narelle Hams enjoyed an afternoon of food and fundraising at OMK’s Pink Stumps day.

Pink pose: from left, Pink Stumps Day Organisers, Kerryn Gow, Amy White, Heidi Pink caps: the Under 16s played off in the morning wearing special pink caps for the Greenwood and Louise McMeekin at OMK McGrath Foundation. on Saturday.

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Leongatha thrilled with athletes’ success OVER the weekend, 22 Leongatha Little Athletes competed at the Gippsland Country Region Track and Field Championships at the Edwin Flack Reserve in Berwick.

More than 340 athletes originating from a vast area, including Orbost, Bairnsdale, Sale, Traralgon, Moe, Warragul, Berwick, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Wonthaggi and Corner Inlet, competed in the championships.

Competitor: Paris Reynolds competed in the 100m Gippsland Country Region Track and Field Championships at the Edwin Flack Reserve in Berwick.

The weather conditions were ideal for the athletes, with personal best results being achieved by most of the athletes.

The sportsmanship and camaraderie of the athletes was noted and commented on by the officials, which highlighted the great attitude of the Leongatha Little Athletics Club.

Team managers Tim Bolge and Stu McNaughton did a great job organising the athletes across the weekend.

Congratulations to all athletes on their efforts and results.

Results from the two days of competition; Isaac Bolge - U10 boys; Shot put - 3rd with a throw of 5.58m, 70m - 7th in a time of 12.16sec, 200m - 7th in a time of 39.32sec.

Jacob Bolge – U9 boys; 70m - 1st in a time of 12.08sec, 200m - 5th in a time of 37.93sec, 200m - 5th in a time of 37.93sec, Long jump 10th with a jump of 2.63m Xavier Bolge – U12 boys; High jump - 1st with a jump of 1.48m, 200m - 3rd in a time of 28.38sec, Triple jump - 4th with a jump of 8.17m, 100m - 5th in a time of 14.03sec.

Charli Burns – U14 Girls; Triple jump – 5th with a jump of 9.05m, Long jump – 5th with a jump of 4.19m, 100m – 6th in a time of 15.10 sec, 200m – 8th in a time of 31.99 sec.

Georgia Burns – U14 Girls; 800m – 2nd in a time of 2.33.21 min., 1500m – 2nd in a time of 5.13.01 min., 400m – 2nd in a time of 1.02.45min., High jump – 3rd with a jump of 1.40m.

Mia Burt – U12 girls; High Jump – 1st with a jump of 1.29m, 800m - 2nd in a time of 2.49.86min., 60m Hurdles – 3rd in a time of 11.77sec.

Harrison Clark – U13 boys; Javelin – 3rd with a throw of 13.27m, Triple jump – 7th with a jump of 7.69m, 200m – 7th in a time of 34.55sec, 100m – 8th in a time of 17.00sec.

Autumn Crimp – U15 Girls; 800m – 4th in a

time of 3.52.73min, 400m – 4th in a time of 1.41.14, 1500m – 5th in a time of 8.20.02min, 200m – 7th in a time of 40.83sec.

Nevada Crimp – U13 Girls; High jump, 2nd with a jump of 1.30m, 1500m – 4th in a time of 6.13.95min, 800m – 4th in a time of 3.10.11min, 400m – 6th in a time of 1.18.21min.

Sienna Cruickshank – U12 Girls; Triple Jump – 4th with a jump of 7.99m, Discus – 5th with a throw of 17.38m, 100m – 5th in a time of 15.55sec, Long Jump – 5th with a jump of 3.45m.

Reuben Gammon – U11 Boys; 800m – 5th in a time of 2.51.08min.

Billy Horskins – U10 Boys; 200m – 2nd in a time of 33.49sec, 400m – 5th in a time of 1.17.45min.

Emma Mark – U11 Girls; Shot put – 2nd with a throw of 5.85m, 400m – 5th in a time of 1.18.87min, 800m – 5th in a time of 3.11.49sec, 200m – 6th in a time of 35.15sec.

Leah Mark – U9 Girls; Shot put – 4th with a throw of 2.59m, Discus – 5th with a throw of 4.52m, 100m – 8th in a time of 22.86sec, 70m – 8th in a time of 15.01sec.

Rebecca McKeown – U14 Girls; 1st with a jump of 4.73m.

Jack McNaughton – U10 boys; Long jump – 2nd with a jump of 3.81m, 70m – 3rd in a time of 11.29sec, 60m Hurdles – 3rd in a time of 11.76sec, 100m – 5th in a time of 16.21sec.

Oscar Murdoch – U12 Boys; Discus – 3rd with a throw of 20.70m, 1500m – 6th in a time of 5.40.21min, Long Jump – 6th with a jump of 3.34m.

Paris Reynolds – U15 Girls; High Jump – 4th with a jump of 1.30m, Javelin – 5th with a throw of 14.50m, 100m – 7th in a time of 16.00sec, Long jump – 9th with a jump of 4.00m.

Jasper Shone – U10 Boys; 70m – 2nd in a time of 10.93sec, High Jump – 2nd with a jump of 1.22m, 100m – 4th in a time of 15.62sec, 200m – 4th in a

Achievement: Clancy and Ella Snell were pictured with their medals from the weekend. time of 33.85sec.

Clancy Snell – U10 Boys; 800m – 1st in a time of 2.49.80min, Shot put – 2nd with a throw of 6.5m, 400m – 3rd in a time of 1.18.39.

Ella Snell – U13 Girls; 200m – 2nd in a time of 29.47sec, 100m – 3rd in a time of 14.08sec, Triple Jump – 4th with a jump of 9.13m.

Jasmine Woods – U15 Girls; Triple Jump – 1st with a jump of 10.74m, Long Jump – 1st with a jump of 5.47m, 100m – 2nd in a time of 13.16 sec, 200m – 2nd in a time of 27.00 sec.

Korumburra successful at Athletes compete in Gippsland championship Victorian State Skeet Carnival WONTHAGGI Little Athletics had a successful weekend at Berwick for the Gippsland Regional Track and Field Championships.

The 31 athletes achieved 78 personal bests and eight records fell.

Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery (U13G) broke the javelin, 80m hurdles and 200m hurdles records.

Miles Wrigley (U13B) broke the 200m and 400m records.

Baia Pugh (U11G) impressed, breaking the 400m and 1500m records.

The 400m record had stood at the club for 50 years until Baia’s performance and the 1500m record that she set on the weekend was an AllGippsland record.

Sandra Gray (U14G) broke the 200m Hurdle record.

Wonthaggi took home 15 gold medals, 17 silver medals and 10 bronze medals.

The junior athletes also enjoyed the weekend by participating in the junior carnival.

OVER the Australia Day long weekend, the Victorian State Skeet Championships were held at the Frankston Australia Clay Target Club.

The carnival was held in some extremely hot conditions and consisted of a total of eight separate events that where shot over the four days against the best Skeet shooters from all over Australia and some traveling across the pond from New Zealand.

On day one, Alex Thorp took out the C Grade 28 gauge and the .410, Charlie Cook won the A Grade .410 with Simon Hewitt coming second place.

Jack Stockdale won first in AA 28 gauge event after shooting of for overall shooting with an impressive 160/160.

Jack also went on to take out the overall 410 with a 49/50 and also took out the juniors for this event.

On day two, Aaron McKenzie won the B Grade 20 gauge 50 tgt after a shoot off and then went on to place second in the 50 tgt handicap against some of Competing together: brothers Aidan and the best shooters in the country.

Alex Thorp took out second in C Grade with a Archie Smyth had a great time participating 43/50 in the 20 gauge, Jack Stockdale finished the in the Junior Carnival. day with a second in AA and first in juniors after shooting a 50/50 in the 20 gauge, and Daniel Hemming won the A Grade 20 gauge with a 50/50.

Day three was the Victorian State Skeet Carnival 100tgt state title and Vic postal team shoot offs.

KGK was well represented again and it was amazing to see the KGC Skeet Shooters giving the bigger clubs a run for their money.

Alex Thorp won the C Grade 100tgt with an 87/100.

Charlie Cook made the junior postal and shoulder to shoulder team; Jack Stockdale made the junior postal team, won the junior team high gun and made the open postal team and was also a part of the SEZ open winning team.

Max Oakley made the Veterans postal and shoulder to shoulder teams.

Both Max and Charlie will go on to represent

Athletes: Harvey Smith (U10B) and Will Haul: U13 girls javelin medallists Tevuro Ormond (U9B) competed at Berwick on the Ihomana Montgomery and Maya Fraser display their medals. weekend.

Victoria at the Australian Nationals held later in the year at Wagga Wagga.

Alex Thorp finished up day four with a second in the 50tgt Champ of Champs Shooting a 42/50 and first in the 50tgt doubles with a 43/50. Daniel Hemming finished off the carnival taking out the A Grade high gun after a shoot off against fellow KGC member Charlie Cook with an overall score of 314/328 for the entire carnival. Jack Stockdale took out the overall 50tgt Doubles after shooting a perfect 50/50 and a shoot off.

He also took out the Junior High Gun. Korumburra Gun Club president Trenton Tobias said he is exceptionally proud of all members that attended the Victorian Skeet Titles.

“It is great to see a small club like Korumburra mixing it with the big clubs and getting high class results. Keep up the great work and everyone. I am sure our members will have a great time at Australia Skeet Nationals, I am looking to seeing the results,” he said.

Great results: Korumburra Gun Club was well represented at the Victorian State Skeet Championships. Pictured back from left is Charlie Cook, Alex Thorp, Simon Hewitt, Daniel Hemming, Jack Stockdale, Glenn McKenzie, front from left, Max Oakley and Ben Studham (Frankston Gun Club) and Aaron McKenzie.

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Top shot: San Remo Channel Challenge photographer Ivan Webb captured the start of Saturday’s San Remo Channel Challenge with this awesome photograph.

Winners: Mitchell Kibby (centre) won Saturday’s 2018 San Remo Channel Challenge overall in a time of 12:06:04 with locals Luke Plant, (right) 12:58:06 was second and Mark Rowe, third 13:19.1.

Moving tribute: a minute’s silence was observed by the hundreds of competitors, spectators, family, friends and local MPs Russell Broadbent and Brian Paynter, all gathered to honour the inaugural winner of the San Remo Channel Challenge the late Michael Gordon.

Mr Broadbent handed a special wreath to Woolamai Surf Life Saving Club members Happy trio: Inverloch’s Georgia Kaye-Helmot was the third senior female over the finish who floated it out in the channel as a tribute line and was all smiles after the race with Melbourne friends Annabelle and Nick Moylan Top local: Luke Plant placed third in the Overall event and was the first local Senior who also competed in the 33rd San Remo Channel Challenge on Saturday. to Gordon.

Male over the line.

A real challenge for Frenchie WHAT a great feeling to participate in a real local event for a French man like me.

As the race start drew near I felt like I had always lived here surFrench reporter: The Star’s Tom Hertig rounded by all was thrilled to complete his first ever Chan- these people. nel Challenge on Saturday in San Remo.

Cheers: Newhaven College Junior School principal Ralph Arceo and sons Harry and Max lined up at the event finish line to cheer on wife and mum Melina on Saturday.

Well done: Bass Coast Shire councillor Stephen Fullarton congratulated local swimmer Luke Plant on placing third overall in Saturday’s San Remo Channel Challenge.

I was also very touched to be part of the tribute to the late Michael Gordon. In my way I tried to pay tribute to him, not as a stranger anymore, but as an athlete among many others...

Some 470 San Remo Channel Challenge competitors and hundreds of spectators honoured the 1986 inaugural winner of the event the late Michael Gordon on Saturday with a minute’s silence before the race started at 2.05pm.

Federal Member for McMillan Russel Broadbent paid tribute to his good mate who died on February 3 after he suffered a heart attack while taking part in the Phillip Island Swim Classic event.

Mr Broadbent presented a floral wreath to two of the Woolamai Surf Life Saving Club volunteers who

transported it out in the channel and laid it in the water as a final tribute to Gordon.

In perfect weather conditions with blue skies, warm weather and calm waters it was smooth sailing for the 33rd Channel Challenge that saw the 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner Mitchell Kibby first over the line again in a blistering time, a good stretch ahead of the strong field of competitors who took to the water for the 550 metre swim and two kilometre run aquathon event.

The hard working Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club and its volunteers do a fabulous job running this event, the club’s major fundraiser for the year provides a welcome boost to the San Remo economy.

The daylong event saw San Remo bustling with children’s rides, market stands, various food vendors, a fashion parade, and live music.

Kibby won the event overall in a time of 12:06:04, with two locals Luke Plant 12:58:06, third and Mark Rowe fourth 13:19.1.

Second overall across the line was junior women’s competitor Rebecca Henderson

12:50.6, Overall Senior Women’s winner was Ashlee Diston in a time of 14:14:6 from Inverloch duo Kara Landells, second, and Georgia Kaye-Helmot, third.

First placed junior male was Linus Mayes.

The first three Overall Local Males to cross the finish line were Luke Plant, Mark Rowe and Nathan Foote while Inverloch’s Kara Landells and Georgia KayeHelmot placed fisrt and second with Debbi Mahon third.

The swim started in San Remo on the

mainland and crossed the Westernport Channel to Newhaven on Phillip Island.

After the competitors completed the swim leg they ran barefoot into the grassy transition area and after donning their running shoes they started the run back to San Remo.

The run back up over the picturesque Phillip Island bridge to the township of San Remo spread the runners out, and made for a spectacular sprint to the finish line in the main street where the Young gun: Phillip Island’s Max Stafford large crowds urged the lined up for the Challenge event on Saturday. participants on.

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Hynes’ big bash for Glen Alvie ROUND 13 was obliterated by Glen Alvie’s David Hynes who batted a whopping 163 not out against Korumburra on Saturday in the C2.

Division One took to the pitch in the afternoon with ladder leaders Korumburra going in to bat against Inverloch.

Opening batsman Peter Churchill put 28 on the board before John Belli caught him out.

Thomas Jenkin made the most on 41 followed by Paul Dixon on 29, with Korumburra finishing 9/178 in the 40th over.

Inverloch played 20 overs with Scott Brown contributing most with 12 runs while Jack Butcher made five not out.

Town played at home and went in to bat after losing the toss to Nerrena.

Premier batsman John Pouw hit 32 with Rob Shields next on 20 not out.

Nerrena’s Michael Collins took three for seven in 13 overs with Town finishing 111 in the 46th over.

Nerrena played 13 overs with Stephen Mar-

tin making 37 not out.

Levi Hickey took a maiden and a wicket in three overs with Nerrena making 1/67.

Phillip Island went in to bat its first innings against OMK and made 9/166 in the 56th over.

John Johnston made 46 while fellow opening batsman Mark Christopher put up 22 before he was trapped by Michael Whiteside.

OMK’s James Paterson took five for seven in 18 overs.

Wonthaggi Workmens went in to bat against MDU with Heath Dobbie contributing 69 before he was trapped by Keiran Brown.

MDU’s Joshua Brown caught out both Mark Dobbie and Paul Hammer as Workmens finished 165 in the 59th over.

Division Two’s Diggers played at home and opted to let Phillip Island bat first with Glen Marshall making 61 not out.

Steven Niven and Peter Francis were also high batters, running 51 and 42 respectively.

OMK’s Danny Elford bowled 20 overs and took three for two, with PI finishing up 9/248

in the 60th over.

Glen Alvie made an impressive 4/333 against Korumburra when premier batsman David Hynes made his 163.

Darcy Hale was next on 78 before he was caught by bowler Thomas Sorrell.

Poowong Loch played at home and went in to bat against Wonthaggi Workmens who worked hard in the field to keep scores low.

Luke Borne took two for six in ten overs while Sam Liddle took two for four, also in 10.

Adam Sheedy made the most for PL on 33 not out, taking the team to 70 in the 36th over.

Workmens then played its first 23 overs, making 1/35.

Koonwarra played its innings against home side Kilcunda Bass with Shane Moore making a century with 103 not out. Mitchell Scrimshaw was also not out on 67.

Jordi Geary made eight before KB’s Shaun Tapscott caught him out.

Koonwarra finished 2/213 in the 60th over.

Well done: Wonthaggi’s Jack Duff and Melbourne player Eleanor Goodsell looked happy with their win in the U18 Mixed Doubles at the Ballarat State Junior/Senior Championships on Saturday.

heads to the Goannas topple Richmond Averil Commonwealth ON Sunday, the Gippsland Over-60 cricket team was welcomed to Citizen’s Park, Richmond, by the Richmond Union Over-60 cricket team, as well as several hundred local residents all walking their dogs on the oval.

As the fence around the wicket area came down and the signs restricting access to the oval during ‘official’ sporting fixtures came out, the dogs vacated to around the perimeter of the park.

The Goannas welcomed two debutantes to their team this week.

Col Carmody from Sale and Bundalaguah’s Ken Bailey donned the red and white of the Goannas, with Carmody opening the batting with Ian Gibson.

Unfortunately Col was run out early, which brought the ‘run machine’, Ray Smith, to the wicket.

This pair took the score to 71 in the 18th over when Smith retired for 40.

Bailey joined Gibson and the score had advanced to 101 when Gibbo retired at 40 in the 25th over.

Bailey, 32, and Murray Moore, 30, batted well, with Kel Bond, Peter Anton, Gordon

Cowling, Barrie Nunn, Bob Duljas and Kevin Lanigan all helping the total reach 184, all out, in the 39th over.

The afternoon tea supplied by the Richmond club at the innings break was superb as Eane Whitton, owner of Buffalo Sports, welcomed the Goannas to Richmond.

Cowling and Anton opened the bowling for the Goannas, and Anton removed the aggressive Hansen, caught behind for 19, in his fourth over.

Gordo had the other opener LBW next over to have the home team two for 25 after nine overs.

Bond and Nunn replaced the opening bowlers and continued to tie down the Union batsmen.

Former Kangaroo footballer Alan Jarrett made a hard hitting dozen before Bondy held a very powerful drive into his stomach, in what was described as “a gutsy effort”.

Kel’s eight overs yielded four for 10, in what was a match winning spell.

Moore and Smith were the next two bowlers, with Muzza taking two for 11 from eight and Ken Bailey held what was described as the catch of the season, high to his right at cover to dismiss the Union’s best batsman, from the bowling of Smith.

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis ON Saturday, February 17 in Section 1 Phillip Island forfeited to Leongatha.

Inverloch won over Koonwarra. Well done to Eamon Toomey playing with his mum. Speedy recovery to Inverloch mascot from a broken leg. Dad and pa to the Krohns.

Leongatha North scored another win this week against Korumburra, keeping fourth spot. James Sage had a game in Section 1, well done.

In Section 2 Korumburra, forfeited to Koonwarra, so Koonwarra will be looking for a game after two forfeits to the team.

Hallston is making a bid for the finals winning 8/1 against Gold. Good team effort.

Berrys Creek won all sets against Leongatha Green.

Outtrim and Baromi had the close match this week, with Outtrim the winner by two games.

In Section 3 Nadal won by four games against Federer, Federer won four sets No score was received from the Baromi versus Mardan match. The winner loses two points for a late score.

Results Section 1: Inverloch 6.59 d Koonwarra 3.43, Leongatha North 6.64 d Korumburra 3.52, Leongatha v Phillip Island (PI forfeit).

Section 2: Outtrim 5.52 d Baromi 4.50, Berrys Creek 9.72 d Leongatha Green 0.23, Hallston 8.70 d Leongatha Gold 1.41, Koonwarra v Korumburra (Korumburra forfeit).

Section 3: Nadal 3.39 d Federer 4.35, Baromi v Mardan (no score).

Ladders Section 1 Inverloch .........................................................................117.0 Phillip Island...................................................................103.5 Korumburra ....................................................................98.5 Leongatha North .............................................................81.0 Koonwarra.........................................................................73.0 Leongatha..........................................................................60.0

Section 2 Berrys Creek...................................................................126.0 Baromi .............................................................................102.5 Outtrim ...........................................................................102.0 Hallston ............................................................................94.0 Koonwarra.........................................................................92.5 Korumburra .......................................................................64.5 Leongatha Gold.................................................................55.0 Leongatha Green ...............................................................52.5

Section 3 Nadal .................................................................................80.0 Federer ..............................................................................75.0 Mardan ..............................................................................37.0 Baromi...............................................................................34.5

At this point RU was eight for 76 after 27 overs.

The last three batters held the innings together but could only advance the score to nine for 103 at the end of the 40th over.

Captain Kevin Lanigan had held a fine running one-handed catch and wicketkeeper Gibson had two catches as well, in a good team effort by the Goannas against a team we had not played before.

Some of the RUCC members had come out to help with the game and they were warmly thanked after the game, as were the Goannas support crew, the WAGs, who come along to most games.

The Goannas play the Hobsons Bay Over60 team at Williamstown next week in the final week of the season, although a makeup game for one of the abandoned games from earlier in the season is possible on March 3.

The Goannas have entered a team in the annual tournament in the Echuca/Moama region in mid March.

It is planned for this tournament to become the “Club Championship of Australia” and the Goannas are keen to do as well as possible.

Training will continue at Glengarry on Wednesday at 4.45pm in preparation for this tournament.

Games AVERIL Roberts, a member and player with Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association, will be umpiring top table tennis matches at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

Averil is an internationally qualified umpire who has travelled the world to umpire in Olympic, Commonwealth, World Championship and Australian National events. ‘ She also plays table tennis for A Grade at Wonthaggi and competes in National Veteran Championships with considerable success.

There was a big turn up for Wonthaggi at state qualifying table tennis tournaments.

Ten players from Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association represented the club at State qualifying tournaments over the weekend.

They were Zach Anstey and Jack Duff at the Ballarat Junior/Senior State Championships on Saturday.

Eight others competed in the Victorian Closed Veteran State Championships at Werribee on Sunday.

They were Mick Wright, Bruce Harmer, Averil Roberts, Trish Denier, Michael Ede, Dirk Holwerda, Nancy Pattinson and Fred deBondt.

Mirboo North & District Junior Tennis Association RESULTS and ladders from Round 14 – February 17 A Grade Leongatha Millman 3 sets, 26 games defeated Fish Creek 3 sets, 25 games; Leongatha Groth 4 sets, 28 games defeated Baromi 2 sets, 22 games; Mardan – bye.

Ladder Leongatha Millman ......... 66 Fish Creek ..................... 59.5 Leongatha Groth ............ 54.5 Mardan ........................... 41.5 Baromi ............................ 23.5

B Grade Fish Creek 5 sets, 35 games defeated Leongatha Gavrilova 1 set, 13 games; Leongatha Rodionova 4 sets, 31 games defeated Mardan 2 sets, 20 games; Baro-

mi 6 sets, 36 games defeated Leongatha Thompson 0 sets, 8 games; Leongatha Duckworth – bye.

Ladder Fish Creek ........................ 78 Baromi .............................. 75 Leongatha Rodionova .. 60.5 Leongatha Duckworth . 40.5 Mardan .............................. 34 Leongatha Thompson ..... 27.5 Leongatha Gavrilova ...... 27.5

C Grade Leongatha Barty 8 sets, 32 games defeated Leongatha Stosur 0 sets, 5 games; Mardan 6 sets, 27 games defeated Leongatha North 2 sets, 20 games.

Ladder Leongatha Barty ........... 96.5 Leongatha North ............. 65 Mardan .............................. 52 Leongatha Stosur ........... 38.5

Selected: Tayla Hams (Foster), Lara Stefani (Fish Creek) and Yasmin Duursma (Foster) have been chosen to join the Gippsland Sports Academy. They were chosen from the Alberton Football Netball League team at association championships amongst 70 others and then 30 were selected from trials to be part of this elite program ‘The DocShop’ Dare to Develop a Diamond 2018 Netball Program. The invitation was extended to them “as a result of the attitude, commitment and dedication” they have displayed in their chosen sport of netball.

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Cougars rattle Kilcunda Bass FIVE Kilcunda Bass wickets fell to Koonwarra/LRSL bowler Brendon Tomada on Saturday.

Kilcunda Bass fought back, with Ashley Wells making a top score of 43 runs.

Brett Joseph and Craig Elliott contributed 37 and 22 runs respectively.

While Tomada caused a lot of headaches for Kilcunda Bass, Kevin Thorne also caused damage by taking 2/27.

Kilcunda Bass finished its innings all out for 152.

Koonwarra/LRSL opened its account, with bowler Wells ensuring it was a slow start.

Matt Wilson and Tomada each made four runs.

Wells took out 2/12, and Rohan Duff took 1/2.

At the close of nine overs, Koonwarra/LRSL was 3/14 and will continue its innings this weekend.

MDU is sitting comfortably after coming up against Town on Saturday.

Town won the toss and sent MDU in to bat first.

Philip Allen got the ball rolling for MDU after

posting 21 runs.

However, it was Matthew Olden, Wayne Prosser and Craig Hoober who sent the scoreboard flying. The batsmen made 59, 65 and 70 runs respectively.

Hoober was not out at the end of the innings, and Olden and Prosser were both run out.

Simon McRae later contributed 36 runs to finish off the innings.

Ray Edwards was Town’s top bowler, taking 2/28.

Town will be chasing MDU’s tally of 5/299 this weekend.

Phillip Island will be defending a total of 8/229 when Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club go in to bat this weekend.

Phillip Island won the toss and set the standard for the match.

Jarrod Black, continuing his fine form of late, top scored with 57 runs.

Clint Wilson and Geoff Odgers also performed well, making 39 and 36 runs respectively.

For the Workers, Joel Brann and Bryce Evans each took out two wickets.

Out on the field, Lochlan

McLean put the pressure on Phillip Island by taking three catches.

Nerrena has a 188 run haul in its sights following OMK’s first innings on Saturday.

Nerrena sent OMK in to bat first. Dylan McMeekin and Justin Greenwood each contributed 45 runs to OMK’s total.

Russell White made 39 runs.

Nerrena bowlers Jack Collins, Cameron Baudinette and Ryan Giliam made it tough for OMK, taking two wickets each.

Nerrena had the opportunity to open its account before the end of the day.

Ashley Harrison and James Kelly made four and nine runs respectively.

One wicket was claimed by OMK bowler Nick Auddino.

After 16 overs, Nerrena is sitting on 1/18.

TOWN v MDU 1st innings MDU P. Allen c. b. A. Hanily ....... 21 M. Olden r.o. ...................... 59 W. Prosser r.o. .................... 65 C. Hoober n.o. .................... 70 C. Cary b. R. Edwards ......... 0 P. Vine c. D. Goss b. R. Edwards ................... 5 S. McRae n.o. ..................... 36

Extras ................................ 43 Total .......................5/299 (cc) Bowling: A. Hickey 0/56, M. Kreutzberger 0/46, A. Hanily 1/34, N. Hanily 0/59.

NERRENA v OMK 1st innings OMK A. Miller c. G. Murphy b. C. Dougherty .............. 16 L. Jones b. J. Collins ............ 3 R. White c. R. Giliam b. C. Baudinette.............. 39 J. Lamers c. B. Martin b. S. Murphy .................... 3 D. McMeekin c. B. Martin b. C. Baudinette.............. 45 N. Creed c. G. Murphy b. J. Collins ...................... 1 G. Miller c&b. S. Helms .... 15 J. Greenwood n.o. .............. 45 N. Besley c. A. Harrison b. G. Murphy .................... 9 N. Auddino b. R. Giliam ...... 0 R. Dixon b. R. Giliam .......... 7 Extras .................................. 5 Total ................................. 188 Bowling: C. Dougherty 1/53, J. Collins 2/30, S. Murphy 1/32, C. Baudinette 2/30, S. Helms 1/18, G. Murphy 1/15, R. Giliam 2/9.

1st innings Nerrena A. Harrison stp. N. Creed b. N. Auddino ................... 4 J. Kelly n.o. .......................... 9 C. Dougherty n.o. ................. 0 Extras .................................. 5 Total ................................ 1/18 Bowling: R. Dixon 0/1, J. Lamers 0/6, N. Bsley 0/0, R. White 0/2, J. Greenwood 0/1, N. Auddino 1/4.

PHILLIP ISLAND v

WON CLUB 1st innings Phillip Island R. Cleeland c. D. Britt b. J. Brann ........................ 2 M. Parsons c. L. Sawyer b. B. Evans ..................... 17 B. Insall lbw. b. M. Sharp .. 10 J. Black c. M. Davey b. K. McLean ................. 57 C. Wilson r.o. ..................... 39 M. Young c. N. Dobbie b. J. Brann ........................ 9 A. Finlayson c. b. N. Dobbie ..................... 5 G. Odgers n.o. .................... 36 P. Cleary c. b. B. Evans ...... 26 Z. Brown n.o. ....................... 5 Extras ................................ 22 Total .......................8/229 (cc) Bowling: J. Brann 2/44, M. Sharp 1/45, K. McLean 1/41.

KOONWARRA L/RSL v KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings Kilcunda Bass P. Mohascy n.o. b. Ja. Pickersgill ............... 5 B. Joseph c. D. Clark b. B. Tomada .................. 37 E. Elliott c. M. Wilson b. B. Tomada .................. 22 R. Gardiner c. M. Wilson b. K. Thorne ..................... 0 A. Wells b. J. Moore b. B. Tomada .................. 43 R. Duff c. J. Hoy b. B. Tomada .................... 6 C. Peckett b. K. Thorne ........ 0 B. Pugh c. M. Wilson b. J. Moore ....................... 1 C. Elliott c. M. Wilson b. D. Clark ........................ 8 D. Bettles n.o........................ 4

K. Duff stp. M. Wilson b. K. Thorne ..................... 1 Extras ................................ 25 Total ................................. 152 Bowling: N. Arnup 0/8, J. Hoy 0/36, Ja. Pickersgill 1/18, B. Tomada 5/35, K. Thorne

2/27, D. Clark 1/12, J. Moore 1/3, B. Manicaro 0/11.

1st innings Koon L/RSL N. Arnup c. C. Elliott b. R. Duff ......................... 3 M. Wilson c. R. Gardiner b. A. Wells ........................ 4

J. Moore lbw. b. A. Wells ..... 2 J. Stockdale n.o. ................... 0 B. Tomada n.o. ..................... 4 Extras .................................. 1 Total ................................ 3/14 Bowling: A. Wells 2/12, R. Duff 1/2.

Haul: MDU batsman Matthew Olden made 59 runs against Town on Saturday.

• LDCA B Grade Division Two

Strong innings for the Stingrays A STUNNING 106 run haul from Inverloch’s Dylan Clark had Poowong Loch feelings on the pressure on Saturday.

Clark retired after accumulating his ton. Will Rankin contributed 38 runs before he was trapped LBW

by Matthew Allen.

Allen was Poowong Loch’s top bowler, taking 2/47.

Inverloch posted a final tally of 3/256, which it will defend this weekend.

Continuing its recent form, Foster made a cool 255 runs against Korum-

burra on Saturday.

A 72 run haul from Jake Pilkington put Foster in the position to challenge its second on the ladder opponent.

Jake Chaseling also accumulated an impressive 61 run tally.

Andrew Starret and Sam Embuldeniya contributed 28 and 23 runs respectively.

However, Korumburra bowler Aaron Brinksma knocked out 6/60, effectively ending Foster’s run early.

Michael Patching and Shayne Harland claimed two wickets each.

Korumburra played out nine overs of its innings.

Harland and Barry Kerr made nine and six runs not out, contributing to a score of 0/18.

Korumburra will continue its innings this weekend.

Ladder leader Glen Alvie will be digging deep this weekend to defend its 183 run haul against the Imperials.

Batsman Jy Hull top scored when he made 42 runs for the Glen Alvie side before he was caught by Kyle Materia, bowled by Mitchell McGrath.

Sam Watson and Jay

Tiziani were also stand out performers, making 38 and 31 runs respectively. Watson was run out and Tiziani was caught by Andrew Meyer, bowled by Tim Katz.

McGrath made the day tough for Glen Alvie, taking out 4/47.

Three wickets were claimed by Tim Sauvarin, and two wickets were taken

by Katz.

The Imperials opened its innings, which it will continue this weekend.

Chiranjib Mondal and Meyer contributed to their current score of 1/3 and were not out.

Glen Alvie bowler

Daniel Gilbert took out one wicket.

The Wonthaggi Miners had the bye this round.

FOSTER v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Foster W. Davy lbw. b. M. Patching .................. 5 J. Pilkington c. J. Petrie b. A. Brinksma ............... 72 J. Chaseling c. N. Arney b. A. Brinksma ............... 61 P. Jervies c. J. Petrie b. S. Harland .................. 15 S. Lanyon c. J. Petrie b. A. Brinksma ................. 4 J. Weston lbw. b. A. Brinksma ................. 7 A. Starret lbw. b. S. Harland .................. 28 S. Roffey b. M. Patching ...... 9 G. Tanner n.o. ....................... 8

S. Embuldeniya b. A. Brinksma ............... 23 B. Cripps c. S. Perks b. A. Brinksma ............... 11 Extras ................................ 11 Total ................................. 255 Bowling: M. Patching 2/61, D. Scott 0/28, A. Brinksma 6/60, M. Olden 0/29, S. Harland 2/58, B. Kerr 0/13.

1st innings Korumburra S. Harland n.o. ..................... 9 B. Kerr n.o............................ 6 Extras .................................. 3 Total ................................ 0/18 Bowling: P. Jervies 0/11, J. Weston 0/7.

INVERLOCH v POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Inverloch C. Fisher c. J. Poynton b. M. Allen ..................... 16 B. Phillips ret. hurt ............. 16

W. Rankin lbw. b. M. Allen ..................... 38 J. Williams r.o. ................... 18 J. Strickland n.o.................. 10 D. Clark ret....................... 106 J. Bowring n.o. ................... 24 Extras ................................ 28 Total .......................3/256 (cc) Bowling: S. Head 0/35, M. Allen 2/47, J. Poynton 0/29, G. Poynton 0/82, G. Birnie 0/23, J. Hibbs 0/10, M. Adderley 0/13.

IMPERIALS v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie P. Roberts c. A. Meyer b. M. McGrath................ 20 S. Watson r.o. ..................... 38 J. Tiziani c. A. Meyer b. T. Katz ........................ 31 J. Hull c. K. Materia b. M. McGrath................ 42

D. Tiziani lbw. b. T. Katz ... 12 S. Lowe c. K. Materia b. T. Sauvarin ................. 18 J. Thorn lbw. b. T. Sauvarin .. 0 J. Thomas b. T. Sauvarin .... 12 D. Gilbert c. P. McCaughan b. M. McGrath.................. 0 L. McRae n.o........................ 1 B. McRae c. T. Sauvarin b. M. McGrath.................. 2 Extras .................................. 7 Total ................................. 183 Bowling: T. Sauvarin 3/63, K. Gray 0/44, M. McGrath 4/47, T. Katz 2/26.

1st innings Imperials T. Sauvarin c. J. Thorn b. D. Gilbert ..................... 0 C. Mondal n.o. ..................... 1 A. Meyer n.o. ....................... 2 Extras .................................. 0 Total .................................. 1/3 Bowling: D. Gilbert 1/3, J. Thomas 0/0.

Junior cricketers take on tough contests LEONGATHA and District Cricket Association U12s and 13s played Sale Maffra on Sunday at Scorpion Park with the U13s on turf and the U12s on the synthetic pitch.

Keenly contested games were played in great spirit by both teams.

The Town Cricket Club was thanked for providing great facilities for the day and Matt Davies for preparing the turf pitch for the U13s.

The U13s, coached by Sam Mathews, lost the toss and bowled first with Tom Hanily and Ryan Sinclair taking the new four piece ball.

It was Ryan who made the break through a catch by Lachie Gill with the score on 15.

Sale Maffra then added 46 for the next wicket until a great throw from Noah Humphrey to the keeper Jack Butcher broke the partnership.

Two quick wickets followed with a catch by Tom Hanily off Riley Mathews, and a run out by Tom Hanily to the keeper; suddenly was Sale Maffra four for 64.

The fielding was excellent with two more run outs both direct hits by Lachie Gill and Noah Humphrey. Sale Maffra was six for 95 off 29 overs.

Some steady batting from Sale Maffra pushed the score to eight for 136 off 40 overs.

Lachie Gill had two direct hits, Tom Hanily a run out to the keeper and Noah Humphrey a direct hit and an assisted run out in a great fielding effort.

Wicket takers were Ryan Sinclair, Riley Matthews and Noah Humphrey.

All bowlers bowled well with 12 bowlers bowling an average three overs.

Brady Ross, Tom Boyd, Matrix Chisholm and Jaxon Hayes bowling spin all were very economical.

After lunch, Ben Hanrahan and Jack Butcher opened the batting for Leongatha and made a good solid start until Jack Butcher was lbw for five, Ben Hanrahan was then bowled for 20, Trent McRae bowled for 16, and Riley Mathews was out to a great slips catch for three.

Tom Boyd was bowled for eight, Joshua Checkley run out for 12, Brady Ross bowled for nine,Tom Hanily bowled for 10, Joel Leeden not out six, Lachie Gull bowled for six and Noah Humphrey caught for 1 all out 110.

Most batsmen made a start but with a push for quick runs this led to a few of the dismissals overall a solid effort with the bat considering for some this was their first time on turf.

Next week, the U13s play Warragul at the Drouin Football Ground on a synthetic pitch 10am start, be there at 9am.

Sale Maffra won the toss and batted with Will Croatto and Hayden Burns taking the new ball and they bowled well from their three overs each.

Wickets were hard to come by but the boys were still lively in the field.

Four of the first five Sale Maffra batsman retired with Zavier Lamers taking the first wicket clean bowled and from there they gradually picked up wickets, Harry Hoekstra two, Rex Parini bowling leg spin two, Hayden Burns and Tadgh Gannon and Zavier Lamers one each Sale Maffra seven for 141 off 35 overs with Leongatha using 13 bowlers bowling and average of three over’s each.

Two great catches by Mathew Dakin and also a catch to Harry Hoekstra and Zavier Lamers in a solid fielding effort and with the bowling steady, Billy Trotman, Aydan Williams Max Arceo all bowled well.

After lunch, Harry Hoekstra 13 and Zavier Lamers 15 retired opened the batting followed by Harry Scrimshaw 13, James Lewis retired four, George McClausland retired 10, and Rex Parini not out 18 the top scorers in a solid batting effort with the score tied on 141 off the last ball of the 35th over.

The U12s travel to BellBird Park, Drouin, to take on Warragul next Sunday at 10am.

Be there by 9 am.

U12s: Leongatha and District Cricket Association U12s tied with Sale Maffra over the weekend.

U13s: Leongatha and District Cricket Association U13s played a tough game and fell short to Sale Maffra.

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• LDCA A Grade Division One

Top division hotting up THE battle is on for bragging rights as the A1 division of LDCA cricket gets towards the pointy end of the season.

Ratnaike was once again ruthless with anything loose, smashing13 fours and five sixes, a total of 82 in boundaries.

Ratnaike made a fine 109 with Jack Hume chipping in with 39 but Inverloch is fighting no other bat making any hard to retain top spot more than 11. and its 249 against third The Cobras are still in placed OMK on pink with a good chance howstumps day will make it ever with Shane Dole’s challenging for the Dig5/32 and Tom Richards’ gers come this Saturday.

4/72 the best while the The Stingrays saw ‘Burra is 1/22 at stumps Dave Newman get chasing a modest target. amongst the runs with a Kilcunda Bass has century with Kit Rotthier risen from the ashes; scoring 51 and the two the bottom side scoring putting on a 99 run sixth 5/302 and putting Glen wicket partnership.

Alvie’s hold on the top Jesse Van Rooy was four in real jeopardy. the chief wicket-taker Andrew Donohue hit for the Diggers, claiming a top 127 with Matthew 4/54.

Gill 63 and Ashley Oats Town’s Amila Rat42 contributing to a fine naike once again picked team effort. off another fine century Daniel Hales was as the Scorpions did batexpensive but claimed tle against Korumburra.

5/100 in the process.

In the other game Phillip Island chasing a spot in the four hit 9/242 against Wonthaggi Club, Eli Richards topping the batting with 72 with plenty of others in the 20’s and 30’s.

Club’s Alex Geyer claimed 3/46 with three others taking two apiece.

KORUMBURRA v TOWN 1st innings Town M. Davies c. E. Allaway b. T. Richards ................... 5 M. Madusanka lbw. b. E. Allaway .................... 1 A. Ratnaike lbw. b. S. Dole...................... 109 J. Hume c&b. S. Dole ........ 39 N. Cowling c. M. Houston b. S. Dole.......................... 4 Y. Alwis c. P. Edwards b. T. Richards ................... 6 J. Schelling c. D. Wyhoon b. S. Dole.......................... 0 M. Smith b. S. Dole ........... 11 D. Hume b. T. Richards........ 5 S. Browne n.o....................... 7 S. Clark c&b. T. Richards .... 0 Extras .................................. 3 Total ................................. 190 Bowling: T. Richards 4/72, E. Allaway 1/39, D.

Wyhoon 0/15, H. McNeill 0/26, S. Dole 5/32, I. Osman 0/3.

1st innings Korumburra I. Osman n.o. ........................ 4 A. Balfour c. b. J. Hume .... 12 P. Dunlevie n.o. .................... 0 Extras .................................. 6 Total ................................ 1/22 Bowling: Y. Alwis 0/8, M. Madusanka 0/7, J. Hume 1/0, S. Clark 0/1.

OMK v INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch T. McQualter c. A. Rose b. J. Cochrane................... 0 B. Debono b. J. Cochrane .. 15 W. Stewart c. E. Lamers b. J. Cochrane................... 0 D. Newman b. J. Van Rooye ............ 100 W. Taberner c. T. Wyatt b. J. Van Rooye ................ 9 L. Rankin c. D. Mock b. J. Van Rooye .............. 19 K. Rotthier c. T. Wyatt b. D. Mock ..................... 51 W. Williams lbw. b. J. Van Rooye ................ 0 A. Mujtaba r.o. ................... 22 B. Thomas r.o. .................... 16 E. Cousins n.o. ..................... 1 Extras ................................ 16 Total ................................. 249 Bowling: J. Cochrane 3/57, P. Dell 0/38, N. Cant

Swish: Inverloch’s Walter Taberner hits out but his innings came to an end on nine.

In the pink: from left, OMK’s Jake Cochrane, Peter Dell and Alex Rose embraced the “Pink Stumps Day” theme at Outtrim.

0/34, J. Van Rooye 4.54, J. Wilson 0/8, D. Mock 1/25, D. Lloyd 0/24.

WON CLUB v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island M. Kinghorn c. J. Sheerin .... 4 C. Epifano c. S. Huitema b. J. Sheerin .................... 18 E. Richards c. M. McCall b. Z. MacDermid ............ 72 J. Watts b. J. Sheerin .......... 18

L. Cleeland lbw. ................. 30 T. Hornsby c. J. Sheerin b. A. Geyer ..................... 20 J. Keating c. J. Sheerin b. Z. MacDermid .............. 7 S. Kirton c. b. A. Geyer..... 34 C. Keerthisinghe n.o. ......... 20 M. Dennerley c. b. A. Geyer ..................... 10 Extras .................................. 9 Total .......................9/242 (cc) Bowling: R. Thomas

0/27, R. Birkett 2/44, M. McCall 0/21, D. Herbert 0/4, J. Sheerin 2/60, A. Geyer 3/46, Z. MacDermid 2/35.

KILCUNDA BASS v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Kilcunda Bass A. Larcombe c. J. Minahan b. D. Hales...................... 32 J. Markland c. J. Minahan b. D. Hales........................ 2 A. Donohue c. S. Smith

b. D. Hales.................... 127 M. Gill c. W. Luke b. D. Hales...................... 63 A. Oats c. A. Hamilton b. D. Hales...................... 42 C. Davidson n.o.................... 5 Extras ................................ 31 Total .......................5/302 (cc) Bowling: D. Hales 5/100, J. Smith 0/54, D. Williams 0/29, W. Luke 0/6, J. Glen 0/69, J. Hales 0/23, P. Palmer 0/2.

Tough day: it was a hard day for OMK’s bowlers but they stuck to the task.

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Century puts Foster under pressure CAPTAIN Nick Eddy put a century on the scoreboard for MDU in its match against Foster.

of Cameron Thomas and Blake Andrighetto combined well, making 73 and 36 runs respectively.

Daniel Loos and Josh Andrighetto followed on well, contributing 32 and 52 runs to the scoreboard.

The middle order batsHowever, Koonwarman smashed 13 fours to ra/LRSL Jason Kennedy contribute to his total bedidn’t let the Miners fore he was caught by Josh have it easy, claiming Toner off the bowling of 6/79. Colin McPhee also Frazer Griggs. took two wickets.

Batsmen Darien MatThe Miners ended its thews and Matt Marinnings with a tally of tin also contributed to 9/264.

MDU’s healthy score, Koonwarra/LRSL making 82 and 74 runs opened its account with respectively.

Ben Davison and Jake Griggs was MDU’s Rockall making three biggest adversary on the runs between them to day, taking 4/84. Nathan kick start the innings.

Clarke also took out two Sitting on 0/3, Koonwickets. warra/LRSL will continMDU finished the ue its run this weekend. day with 8/351, giving Nerrena is chasing Foster a tough challenge 9/166 after coming up to face this weekend. against Poowong Loch The Wonthaggi Minon Saturday. ers also set themselves Nerrena won the toss up well in the first inand sent Poowong Loch nings against Koonwarin to bat first. ra/LRSL. Wilson Pollock and Opening partnership Russell Greaves made 20

and 25 respectively. Alan Jenkins stepped up late in the innings and gave Poowong Loch’s score a good boost, accumulating 52 more runs. Jenkins was not out at the end of the innings.

Brad Monson also performed well with 28 runs.

Bowler Josh Trease took 3/28, and Adam Trotto and Jarrod Hoy claimed two wickets each.

Nerrena will have its shot at the points this Saturday.

The Imperials have the bye this round.

POOWONG LOCH v NERRENA 1st innings Poowong Loch J. Bardwell c. N. Battersby b. J. Trease........................ 2 A. Bardwell c. J. Trease b. A. Trotto ....................... 3 W. Pollock c. A. Trotto b. J. Hoy ......................... 20 C. Knox b. J. Trease ........... 10 D. Fawcett b. J. Hoy............. 3 R. Greaves c. N. Battersby b. J. Trease...................... 25 N. Allen lbw. b. A. Trotto ..... 7 S. Jenkins c. C. Salmon b. T. Wightman ................. 5 A. Jenkins n.o..................... 52 B. Monson r.o..................... 28

M. Loader n.o....................... 2 Extras .................................. 9 Total .......................9/166 (cc) Bowling: J. Trease 3/28, A. Trotto 2/31, J. Hoy 2/42, Z. Trease 0/8, N. Trotto 0/5, T. Wightman 1/47.

MDU v FOSTER 1st innings MDU G. Webster c. J. Toner b. F. Griggs ....................... 6 T. Sinclair c. M. Lynch b. F. Griggs ....................... 3 T. Harris lbw. b. N. Clarke .................... 25 D. Mathews c&b. H. Griggs ............... 82 N. Eddy c. J. Toner b. F. Griggs ................... 100 M. Martin c. M. Jones b. N. Clarke .................... 74 J. Sinclair r.o. ....................... 2 B. Thorson n.o.................... 38 S. Arnup c. H. Griggs b. F. Griggs ..................... 11 C. Harris n.o. ........................ 0 Extras ................................ 10 Total .......................8/351 (cc) Bowling: F. Griggs 4/84, R. Johnston 0/31, D. O’Keefe 0/76, H. Griggs 1/52, N. Clarke 2/68, J. Staley 0/23, G. Watkins 0/14.

WON MINERS v KOONWAWWA L/RSL 1st innings Won Miners C. Thomas c. J. Hughes b. J. Kennedy.................. 73 B. Andrighetto c. J. Rockall b. J. Kennedy.................. 36 D. Loos lbw.

Future star: promising 15 year old ‘leggie’ Callum Buckland got his first taste of A Grade cricket for Koonwarra\Leongatha RSL on Saturday against Wonthaggi Miners. b. B. Davison.................. 32 J. Andrighetto b. J. Kennedy.................. 52 J. Honeysett lbw. b. J. Kennedy.................. 19 J. Rumbold b. C. McPhee .... 7 A. Honeysett c. J. Hughes

b. J. Kennedy.................... 1 J. Aitken c. C. Moscript b. C. McPhee .................... 0 J. Piasente n.o..................... 23 C. Honeysett c. J. Hughes b. J. Kennedy.................... 1 M. Martin n.o. .................... 11

Extras .................................. 9 Total .....................9/264 (dec) Bowling: T. Elliott 0/17, B. Perry 0/33, C. McPhee 2/51, J. Kennedy 6/79, B. Davison 1/31, C. Buckland 0/23, S. Hughes 0/23.

1st innings Koon L/RSL B. Davison n.o...................... 1 J. Rockall n.o........................ 2 Extras .................................. 0 Total .................................. 0/3 Bowling: J. Piasente 0/2, J. Honeysett 0/1.

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Yanakie Campdraft roundup COMPETITORS this weekend at Yanakie Campdraft were treated to great weather and fierce compe-

tition with more than 120 competitors and their horses coming together to compete in the seven events.

Round up: Tom Foreman on horse Jim at the Yanakie Campdraft on Saturday,

Saturday morning kicked off with the Maiden event.

After 130 runs, 18 horse and rider combinations made it through to the final.

Mat Holz and Grifter eventually came out on top, just one point ahead of Michael Kelly and One Moore Disappointment.

The 13 and under 17 event was won by Trinity McInnes on Action, while Charlie Goff and Maria came second, just one point behind.

The 8 and under 13 event was won by Zoe Adams and Moonshine who shot to the lead, with the closest competitors Cooper Rand and Donari seven points behind.

The Saturday Novice was another closely contested event, won by Mat Holz and Gracie, one

Quick run: Tash Adams did a quick lap at the Yanakie Campdraft on Saturday.

point ahead of Charlie Hengstberger and Basalt.

The best of the best came out Saturday afternoon for the open event, won by Darren Towns and Bodene, two points ahead of Michael Hiscock and Tip Top and Ken Boulton and D-Max. Sunday morning started off with the ladies event, won by Jordi Stockdale on Serene, one point

above Marni Hamilton and Blue Denim, Carol Tonkin and Judge, and Vicki Hiscock and Bamalam.

At almost 200 runs, the largest event of the weekend was the Sunday novice. This was won by Mel Towns and Mercury by two points from Lincoln Adams and Dixie.

The last event for the weekend was the Sunday open which ran late into the afternoon. Peter

Boddy and Kumar were the winners of this, one point ahead of Darren Bowman and Jet. With just three campdrafts left in the season before championships competitors will next week be competing at Powlett River Downs Camdraft near Wonthaggi before a long awaited weekend off.

Camp buddies: from left, Charlie Adams, Zoe Adams and Ellie Bowman of Maffra enjoyed some downtime at the Yanakie Campdraft on Saturday afternoon.

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Hawks inspire junior footballers LEONGATHA and Korumburra Primary Schools donned the Hawthorn colours as eight AFL Hawks players took local students under their wing on Tuesday, February 13.

launched last week. Hawthorn and Gippsland are zone partners.

Burchell said it was “great to be in Roughie’s (Jarryd Roughead) neck of the woods” and there was a lot of young talent coming through.

“It’s all about getting them (children) active and having fun. We enjoy coming out and teaching them a bit about AFL. There’s always a bit of talent and everyone is having a good go,” he said.

The players taught the students basic skills as part of AFL’s initiative to become more involved in communities.

The visiting players included Grant Burchell, Mitchell Lewis, James Cousins, Connor Nash, Harry Morrison, Ryan Burton, Tim O’Brien and Marc Pittonet.

AFL Gippsland football development manager Chelsea Caple said the program was all about introducing young children to football and getting them excited about the upcoming season.

“Auskick is about to start and a lot of children may not have touched a footy in a while.

It’s all about getting excited and ready for winter sports,” she said.

“It’s also great to get the Hawthorn Football Club down to visit these local school. This is an age group that saw Hawthorn during its successful years, so there are a lot of supporters.”

Hawthorn is also the club running a next generation football academy, which was also

Young talent: Leongatha Primary School New skills: Leongatha Primary School students Hunter, Blake, Kynan, Logan, Cambell, students Brodie and Charley practiced kickLeah and Harvey were thrilled to complete a drill with Hawthorn player Marc Pittonet last ing goals with Hawthorn players Grant Burchell and Tim O’Brien on Tuesday.

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