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SCHOOL FOR THE FUTURE $32.7m Wonthaggi college opened STUDENTS in the Bass Coast Shire will benefit from the world class, new Wonthaggi Secondary College (WSC) senior campus that was officially opened by Victorian Education Minister James Merlino and Bass MP Jordan Crugnale last Friday.

The ultra-modern school will accommodate years 10 to 12 students and includes a state of the art, multisports stadium with three competition-grade basketball courts to be shared with the community. “This is a project the entire community can be proud of and will ensure that every single student has access to the facilities they deserve,�

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Mr Merlino said.

Ms Crugnale said the opening was “an absolutely incredible moment� after some 15 years of advocacy and planning.

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MAIN PHOTO: (L-R) students Emily Pendlebury, Cara ra Munnings, Noah Anderson, on, Bass MLA Jordan Crugnale, le, Minister for Education James es Merlino, college principal Darrren Parker, Bass Coast Shire re Council mayor Cr Brett Tesssari, and students Sidonie Mulllins and Andrew Thomas.

CELEBRATIONS: (L-R) students Cara Munnings, Emily Pendlebury, Andrew Thomas, Noah Anderson and Sidonie Mullins.

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WHAT: Preserving your harvest – Fowlers Vacola method, presented by Susan Davies, is a workshop covering information about how to best preserve a variety of fruits.

From what equipment to buy and where to buy it, to selecting the best fruit to preserve and successful techniques, the workshop covers all OFF TO THE RACES: The Woolamai Cup will excite thousands of race-goers on Saturaspects of making preservatives. day, providing the perfect weekend event for friends and families.

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WHERE: Woolamai Racing Club, Trew Rd, the region take to the track to participate in thrillAdmire Leongatha’s ing races.

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Entertainment including music, Pockets the Saturday, February 8, 11am onwards. artwork at Fish Creek WHEN: WHAT: The Woolamai Racing Club hosts its ulti- Clown, face-painting and a jumping castle for WHERE: Fish Creek Hotel, 1 Old Waratah Rd, mate day of horse racing on Saturday, the Woola- kids, will add a great buzz to the day.

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WHAT: Paintings by the Leongatha PaintExplore the market at ers Group will be on display over the next two Watch cricket’s months at the Fish Creek Hotel for any members return to Alberton Tarwin Lower of the public to lay their eyes on.

The exhibition gives the community a chance WHERE: Alberton West Recreation Reserve.

WHERE: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Riverto admire the work of Leongatha painters.

WHEN: Saturday, February 8 from 12.30pm. side Drive, Tarwin Lower.

If you are interested and would like to find out WHAT: See local club, Devon, taking on second WHEN: Sunday, February 9, 10am-1pm. a bit more about the exhibition, call 5683 2404. placed Ex Students in what should be an enterWHAT: Tarwin Lower’s monthly market at Metaining afternoon of cricket.

Spectators are welcome and encouraged to get morial Hall will be open to all comers on Sunday, out and cheer on the local team in their first season with a range of goods on offer.

Enjoy tea, coffee, food and find rare goods diswith the Traralgon District Cricket Association.

Entry to the game is free. played by welcoming stallholders.

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AS Yarram’s Regent Theatre prepares to celebrate its 90th birthday, the theatre has been given an extra birthday surprise

by Eastern Victoria Region MP Jane Garrett.

She announced a $100,000 grant through the Latrobe Valley Authority’s Community and Facility Fund for internal and external upgrades at the theatre.

The funding will enable the committee of management to undertake much needed upgrades that will help attract large-scale events.

“The Yarram Regent Theatre is a vital community asset for Yarram and the broader Gippsland community,” Ms Garrett said.

“These upgrades will help ensure the facility is used well into the future and has the high level of amenity required to attract large-scale events to the region.”

Regent Theatre secretary Angela Gutowski said the committee had worked hard to get this latest funding.

“It will enable us to install new portable stage platforms, stage lighting, acoustic curtains, and a commercial standard kitchen upgrade, while the outside loading bay will be enclosed to improve safety when unloading and packing delivery vehicles,” she said.

“This funding will certainly bring our theatre up to standard and remove any OHS issues we may have had.”

Karen Cain, CEO Latrobe Valley Authority, congratulated the committee on their successful application.

“Yarram Regent Theatre is yet another wonderful example of how our Community and Facility Fund is helping to lift the amenity of treasured community facilities and attract events to our region, along with the associated economic benefits,” she said.

Yarram’s Regent Theatre is one of the largest in Gippsland with a capacity of 580 people.

This year, the committee of management is planning 90 events to celebrate the theatre’s 90th birthday.

They announced last week that RockWhiz was just one of the big name shows coming to the theatre this year.

Tickets for that show went on sale last Friday.

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READY TO ACT: Regent Theatre president Rob Flannagan and secretary Angie Gutowski are over the moon after receiving a $100,000 grant to complete long awaited upgrades at the rear of the theatre and of the outside load area.

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Schools spend millions Brad Lester

Men assaulted TWO 23 year old men were assaulted at Inverloch on January 26 (Australia Day).

The attack occurred at about 12.15am on A’Beckett Street.

The pair was walking back from a local establishment, when they were jumped by another man.

The assailant broke the friends’ noses before fleeing the scene. One of the men was conveyed to hospital.

Police are reviewing CCTV footage of the attack but are also seeking witnesses.

Call Inverloch Police on 5674 1202.

WHILE the opening of Wonthaggi Secondary’s College’s $32.7m new senior campus on Friday may be the talk of the region, other schools are undertaking exciting capital works of their own.

Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha has begun building its $4m senior school.

This complex will include 12 classrooms, an indoor canteen, a common room, kitchen and study room for years 11 and 12, and offices for staff and support services.

“This is being built beside the oval and will capture the outlook to the hills and the oval in both directions,” principal David Leslie said.

Lighting will be activated by sensors detecting ambient light to reduce electricity use.

“It will be a mix of social and learning spaces that encourage the students to both work independently and support each other,” Mr Leslie said.

The project is due to be finished by Christmas and be ready for students at the start of the 2021 year.

The building will be funded by a $1 million Federal Government grant, a school contribution and borrowings.

At Newhaven College, students were excited to see that earthworks for the new soccer pitch, hockey field and tennis courts are underway.

There will also be an amphitheatre to be used for assemblies, music concerts and presentations.

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Yarram break-in MODERN FACILITY: An artist’s impression of Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s new $4m senior school.

The Foster Primary School community is seeking State Government support for new school works while Leongatha Primary School is keen to see a dedicated drop off zone built in the town’s education precinct.

“We’ve worked very hard at trying to get the money for it. The drop of children has always been a concern, with the traffic congestion it causes on Ogilvy Street,” school principal Dot Coghlan said.

Mrs Coghlan said she had spoken to politicians at the state and federal level, but neither tier of government had coughed up money.

With buses, cars and pedestrians all moving in

the one space, the potential dangers - not to mention drop off challenges - are clear.

“We’ve got the plans drawn up. It will be a joint car park with the LPS and the secondary school. It would be built near the Derricott Centre (basketball stadium),” Mrs Coghlan said.

“We want to have that area as a kiss and drop zone, off the main road. We’ll keep plugging away and see how we go. It’s fortunate we’re working so well as a precinct.”

At Yarram Secondary College, the front of the school will be refurbished, an outdoor basketball court built, and learning spaces will be beautified.

YARRAM Police are investigating a burglary at JC Flooring in Commercial Road, Yarram, sometime over the weekend.

Anyone with information is urged to call Yarram Police on 5182 5033 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Car vandalised INVERLOCH Police are seeking witnesses to a vandal attack on a car parked in Bird Street, Inverloch overnight between Saturday and Sunday.

Police say the car’s paintwork was damaged, with the vandal probably using a key.

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John serves Wonthaggi National honour for Judy Speedy

Brad Lester JOHN Lindsay was suspicious at first.

When his son Malcolm wanted information about his father’s life, Mr Lindsay thought his son was compiling his eulogy.

But the information was being sourced for a nomination for a Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia, which Mr Lindsay received as part of the Australia Day Honours for his service to the community of his home town, Wonthaggi.

“It is such a great honour for me being awarded the OAM. I am very proud and never expected this,” Mr Lindsay said of his award.

“I firmly believe if you live in a community, you should contribute to it.

If everyone did something towards the community, it would be a better place to live.”

His contributions resulted in him being named Rotary Club Citizen of the Year in 2009 and it’s little wonder.

Mr Lindsay was a former committee member of the Wonthaggi Miners’ Friendly Society Dispensary for 28 years and has been a member since 1945, when he began a carpentry apprenticeship at the State Coal Mine.

The society now has a trade student scholarship at Wonthaggi Secondary College named in his honour.

He later became a trade instructor and taught at Wonthaggi Technical School for nearly 30 years.

“The types of people you meet are so diverse and the kids I taught still talk to me,” Mr Lindsay said.

While teaching, he joined the board of Rose Lodge aged care hostel in Wonthaggi and helped see it grow from 30 beds to 98 a number he admitted is never

Daniel Renfrey WITH decades dedicated to servicing the community, Mirboo North’s Judith Speedy has been recognised and awarded with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).

COMMUNITY PROUD: John Lindsay received an OAM for his service to Wonthaggi. enough, especially with the growing population in the region and rising demand for quality aged care services.

He has served as vice-president, is a life member and a lodge wing is named after him.

Mr Lindsay has been a member of Freemasonry for nearly 70 years and was master of the Powlett Lodge from 1968-69.

“You meet so many different people from all sorts of walks of life and it’s a form of discipline,” he said.

Mr Lindsay’s been a member of the South Gippsland of Group of Melbourne Legacy since 1999 and was president in 2006.

He still volunteers his time as a reserve Legacy member, and attends the odd meeting and visits Legatees.

Football has been an ongoing passion. He was a member of the Wonthaggi Rovers Football Club since 1970, former secretary/treasurer for 14 years,

and a life member since 1982.

Mr Lindsay worked hard to see clubrooms established at the football club by starting a fundraising bingo session.

While Wonthaggi has been a large part of his life, he did teach at Bairnsdale Technical School from 1959-1960 and at Ferntree Gully Technical School from 1960-61.

In other community service, Mr Lindsay was a committee member of the Community Cooperative Building Society in the 1970s, and was a former board member and tournament secretary of Wonthaggi Bowls Club.

Behind every good man is a good woman and John praised his wife Rayma of 66 years for backing him all the way through his years of community service.

The official presentation of awards is expected to take place at Government House in Melbourne in April or May.

After moving to Mirboo North in 1982, Mrs Speedy made her supportive presence felt immediately, getting involved in multiple organisations around town.

“What I have done is not remarkable,” she said.

“Rural areas thrive because so many people get involved to make things happen. It’s what we all do.”

This seems like an understatement when it comes to Mrs Speedy, however.

She was a founding board member of the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation and has held a CELEBRATED: Mirboo range of roles with the Mirboo SERVICE North Aged Care Facility.

North’s Judy Speedy has been deservedly She has also been an hon- recognised with an OAM for her continued orary auditor for the Mirboo commitment and service to her community.

North RSL sub-branch and for the CFA, treasurer for the her services to dozens of communities Anglican Church, chairperson of Mir- within South Gippsland. boo North Community Care Inc, returnThrough her work, the Mirboo North ing officer for the Latrobe Community and District Community Foundation Health Centre and a house mother for has supplied almost $1.4 million worth Barnado’s Home. of grants, and Mirboo North CommuThis is a huge amount of work and nity Care was instrumental in ensuring commitment for any one person. the continuation of aged care services All-in-all, Mrs Speedy has provided for the elderly in Mirboo North.

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Its latest, on Sunday, January 26 (Australia Day) was the fourth in 12 months.

Sadly, the club is not alone, with other similar break-ins happening at Leongatha Golf Club, Korumburra Golf Club, Lang Lang Golf Club, Welshpool Golf Club and the Leongatha veterinarian surgery.

Police could not say whether the same offender or offenders has been responsible for all burglaries. Generally, they occur early in the morning (around 2.30am at Meeniyan) and are over within minutes.

The thief (or thieves) cuts cables to CCTV cameras and seems to have a good knowledge of where things are stored. It’s been suggested he would have made a careful reconnaissance during daylight hours.

But despite his apparent competence, the crim has escaped with very little of monetary value.

Club members from various clubs told The Star insurance claims have not been made because they don’t come close to what the excess would cost.

Meeniyan Golf Club’s Will Bullock joked that it may be easier just to leave the doors unlocked in future.

“The last two break-ins, especially, there’s been very little of any value taken. This time they broke into the green fees box, but we’re near enough to certain there was nothing in it,” he said.

A laptop computer was stolen, with Mr Bullock believing the thief feared being identified by CCTV footage.

The crime scene has been dusted for fingerprints.

“For us there were no major losses. It’s just the damage and the cost of replacing broken items. I feel annoyed, and it it’s something, from what I understand, that is happening more and more frequently at community venues like this,” he said.

“We’re a soft target. It’s just unnecessary and annoying. We keep as little cash on the property as we can. There’s very little of value in the place.”

Mr Bullock said the club was a “community asset” which was primarily run by volunteers.

“It’s galling that a not-for-profit has become such a common target,” he said.

“Anyone who volunteers in these community clubs feels a sense of ownership. On a personal level, I recognise it’s part and parcel of living in a modern society.”

Fellow club member Brian Erving said the break-ins had spooked some of the female members of club, who saw the incursion as a violation.

“Their space has been ransacked,” he said.

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South Gippsland Shire Council News Making Our Parks and Gardens Flourish Local parks and gardens across the region are something Council regularly receives compliments on from our residents and visitors.

It takes a lot of work and planning from our Parks and Gardens team for our towns to be bursting with colour and for people to have places to enjoy a bit of nature.

This week alone we have team members out in Mirboo North making sure that Baromi Park and surrounding gardens are in tip top shape for the Mirboo North Italian Festa.

Our team regularly ensures that gardens and parks are ready to put on a show for large community events.

They will even plant accordingly, such as when daffodil bulbs are planted in Leongatha to ensure they bloom just in time for early spring and the Daffodil Festival.

So next time you are out and about it’s worth taking an extra moment to notice them, making the region just that little bit sweeter to live in.

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Leongatha Secondary grows LEONGATHA Secondary College is continuing to grow.

FLYING START: (L-R) Gretchen Clarke, Cameron Bruce, Alexis McGuire and Ethan Nicholas, all Year 7 students, celebrate their first day at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha.

College breaks records A RECORD number of students have enrolled at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha.

The school welcomed 635 students last Wednesday, up from 580 last year, which was the previous enrolment record.

Among those are 138 Year 7s, itself a record intake for that year level, prompting the addition of an extra class.

There are also another class of Year 9s this year and 69 Year 12s.

“It’s by far and away the biggest number of students we’ve ever had,” principal David Leslie said.

“It’s the community recognising good teaching and good care for the students.”

Due to the influx of students, the

college has appointed 12 new teachers, among them former students Katherine Fitzgerald (maths) and Kelly Gordon (Year 7, religious education, English and physical education).

The college continues to welcome the children of former students, including six among the new Year 7s, bringing the total number of children of alumni at the school to more than 50.

Six teachers are former students at Mary MacKillop.

Mr Leslie said some new teachers have experience at well known Melbourne schools and among the newcomers are a husband and wife team from Adelaide - Shayne King (librarian) and Marie King (English) – who relocated with their four children. Their eldest daughter Olivia is in Year 7.

“We are very excited about the continued growth in student numbers and the very positive feedback we are receiving from the community,” principal Wayne Chester said.

“We have had just over 120 new Year 7 students start with us this year, along with many new students starting 2020 with us in other year levels.”

While overall numbers will not be confirmed until a Department of Education and Training census at the end of February, Mr Chester expected the final tally to be between 630 and 640 students.

While the college has continued to cement its academic reputation, with outstanding VCE results in 2019, the school is also helping its students become respectful citizens.

“We have a new subject running this year for all years 7, 8 and 9 students that we are very excited about.

Named SPARK, this subject will assist our students to be successful during their time at LSC and prepare them for their future beyond school,” he said.

“We ran a pilot program in 2019, for years 7 and 8 students, and our desire to embed this into our curriculum has been in response to needs being identified at a global, national and local level pertaining to successful and responsible citizenship.

“Our aim is to spark the passion for learning inside all of our students and to equip them with the best possible range of attitudes, skills and sense of wellbeing for them to be successful, respectful and responsible young citizens.”

In March the school will welcome six students and two teachers from its sister school in Toyama, Japan.

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“They will be with us here in Leongatha for 10 days and hosted by some of our very generous families during their visit,” Mr Chester said.

“This relationship between Leongatha SC and Toyama Daiichi High School has been providing opportunities for our staff and students to experience the culture and everyday life in Japan for almost 30 years.”

The school’s new staff are: Tessie

Taylor (science), Tristan Cross (technology, VCAL and Year 12 coordination), Madeleine Crofts (English), Vicki Eddy (maths, term one) and Jordan McFarlane (outdoor education trainee).

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New $32.7m Wonthaggi Secondary College campus officially opened Helen Bowering STUDENTS in the Bass Coast Shire will benefit from the world class new Wonthaggi Secondary College (WSC) Campus, officially opened by Minister for Education James Merlino and Bass MP Jordan Crugnale last Friday.

In his welcoming address, WSC principal Darren Parker spoke of his excitement and pride in what has been an amazing journey that started some 15 years ago.

He thanked Mr Merlino, Ms Crugnale, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett Tessari, contractors, staff, students and the local community for helping see this new school become a reality.

“This is an amazing event and we’ve built a magnificent facility for our students,” Mr Parker said.

The ultra-modern senior campus will accommodate years 10 to12 students and includes a state of the art new multi-sports stadium, which includes three competition-grade basketball courts to be shared with the community.

Students and teachers will benefit from new outdoor learning areas, a central plaza, library, and specialist facilities for visual arts, graphics, materials technology and science.

In opening the new school, Mr Merlino said, “This is such an exciting day and will definitely be one of the highlights of the year.

“We will see 11 new schools opened this year and by 2026 100 new schools will be opened and another 1400 upgraded.

“I have to say Wonthaggi Secondary College has been one of my favourite education community projects that will benefit the whole region.

“This is a project the entire community can be proud of and will ensure that every single student has access to the facilities they deserve.”

The State Government has delivered $31 million for the new campus, with Bass Coast Shire Council contributing $1.7 million towards the costs of the new shared stadium.

In addition, the government announced last August that an additional new junior campus for years 7-9 students will be built in San Remo to cater for local families.

Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said, “This is an absolutely incredible moment to see this new campus here, built, open, full of energy and eager students.

“To everyone who has been on this journey, we now have a fabulous top quality new public WITNESSING HISTORY: Wonthaggi Secondary College students Saoirse Lovett (L) of school that matches the excellence of our teachers Inverloch and Ella Sibly of Dalyston were all smiles after attending the official opening of their new senior school on Friday. and support staff.”

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SETTLING IN: New Newhaven College Prep students Oscar Innes and Jonty O’Brien got into creative building with Prep teacher Rikki Porter on their first day of school last Thursday.

College embraces students NEWHAVEN College welcomed 42 mental health and alcohol awareness.

New Year 7 students were warmly welcomed LOVING IT: Prep students at Leongatha Primary School (L-R), Indi Brydon, Elise Evans Preps last Thursday at Newhaven into Middle School and met their teachers, conCollege. and Jacoby Badger are excited to be starting school.

School plans for outdoor adventure

At the other end of their school journey, 85 Year 12 students began with a forum day to help them begin their final year of school with clear goals.

A Ticking Minds workshop investigated what study really is, how to set specific study goals, and how to study effectively. They attended workshops focussing on health and wellbeing including mindfulness and relaxation, healthy eating,

nected with friends and explored their new environment, while Year 5 students took the transition from Junior School to Middle School in their stride.

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LEONGATHA Primary School has 656 students on its books this year, with 23 new children adding their names to the list.

This, of course, does not include the 90 or so Prep students who enjoyed their first day of school last week.

“We lost a large Grade 6 group at the end of last year, but we’ve had more than a few kids come in 2020. The students have settled in beautifully,” principal Dot Coghlan said.

“This year our focus is our playgrounds. We’ll add to Building B’s play equipment, to the Prep area and a large piece into the main area of the school.

“We’ve also opened up an adventure playground area. There’s a treed area on the border between the secondary college and the primary school. We’ve had an arborist in clearing tree branches to have a place where kids can explore.”

Mrs Coghlan said the school had a focus on the “John Marsden way”, with “kids adventuring”.

“We want them build cubbies and having fun,” she said.

The money for the works will be raised through a planned colour for fun run event, something the students have loved in the past. Last year’s hugely successful fete raised money to put air conditioners in every room in the school. It’s something everyone’s appreciated.

There are four new teachers at the school: Chris Terlich, who will take on the role of maths specialist and Grade 4 teacher; Sarah Coolidge, who will teach Grade 6; Grant Smith, who will teach music (Jess Stein has taken a position at the specialist school); and Joel Evans, who will take physical education classes.

Language assistant Nan has also come onboard for a term. The Chinese native will help LPS students with their Chinese language skills.

“She’ll be a great support to the school,” Mrs Coghlan said.

Mrs Coghlan said 2020 would see the school focus on giving students a stronger voice in decisions that affect them.

“That means will have a say in what playground equipment we bring in to the school, with a vote by the kids through the SRC,” she said.

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Congratulations to Wonthaggi THE opening of the new $32.7m senior campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College on Friday was the realisation of many years of work.

While staff and students crammed into the landlocked McBride Campus as the school’s population swelled, they pushed on, offering a quality education in less than adequate facilities. The community was rewarded with far superior buildings on a much bigger site that include a magnificent basketball stadium.

Now it’s time for new buildings at Foster Primary School and Korumburra Secondary College. While the Foster school received a $1.73m upgrade of buildings, further works are needed to rebuild the school.

It’s the campaign Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has been leading for some time, with the Coalition previously pledging $2.5m.

The school was built in 1965 and there’s little doubt that modern buildings suitable for contemporary learning are needed.

Korumburra Secondary College is still awaiting state funding for reconstruction of the main school building. The Korumburra district is growing and school buildings that meet the area’s future needs are vital. While the Wonthaggi funds are welcome, please Premier Daniel Andrews, keep the dollars coming!

WHAT a difference a day makes (referring to Star editorial, January 29, 2020)?

None whatsoever.

You could hardly call that bedraggled mob in 1788 an invasion army.

Terra Australis was well and truly on the horizon. The Dutch in 1697, Cook in 1770 and the French in 1801.

To think that the continent would have not been colonised is sheer Utopia.

Yes, terrible things happened, as always when two cultures clash.

You cannot change history, but go forward.

Rome lost its influence over the colonies when the people decided anything Rome can do, we can do better.

Ilse Arndt, Meeniyan. PATRIOTIC TEAM: In the lead-up to Australia Day, the Mirboo North Italian Festa won

South Gippsland Shire event of the year. The festa team includes (L-R) Lorella Calafiore and husband Charlie Calafiore, Paula Calafiore, Isabella Massaro and Rosie Romano.

Keep the date THE following are my views as encouraged by you in the January 29th issue of The Star.

I am not in favour of changing the date from the 26th of January.

I wish we could have some honesty with respect to this issue.

I’m not sure that the changing of the date would satisfy the proponents for change because they would soon find something else to whinge about.

Unfortunately it seems that we have some rebel local councils who want to politicise the issue in an attempt to destabilise the great democracy that we enjoy in Australia.

That seems to me to be the real reason behind the continuing raising of the matter.

There is no one living today who was personally affected negatively by what happened on the 26th of January 1788, so why can’t we continue to come together as we do now on the 26th of January, and embrace the day and make it an even greater national day in our calendar.

The majority of people are more than happy with the current arrangements, so why can’t the ideologues who want their own way for questionable reasons, stop behaving like little children who always want their own way and contribute positively to the future of Australia for a change.

This whole debate is destabilising and sadly continues to undermine the strength of our nation which is maybe what the proponents for change really want.

Les Smith, Leongatha.

Let’s back Australia I ATTENDED the Australia Day celebrations at McIndoe Park in Leongatha this year.

As usual it was inspiring for those attending.

Maybe we are biased but living in Australia, and this part of the nation, it is easy to believe we live in one of the most blessed places in the world.

I recall one politician saying being born in Australia, or becoming an Australian citizen, was like winning the lottery and those becoming Australian citizens seemed to genuinely appreciate this.

Much was said about the values and traditions of being Australian. My concern is the benefits we’ve had passed on to us are being eroded by the creeping ingress of political correctness.

Groups and policies are being incorporated into our society that contributes to the breakdown of the life we have all benefitted from.

I believe we should resist those wanting the benefits of our society but at the same time wanting to change our society. Please keep this in mind and oppose these un-Australian moves however you can.

Once again, the Australia Day celebrations are well worth the while attending each year.

Thank you to the orgainising committees and those volunteers for a great day.

Steve Finlay, Leongatha.

COUNCIL MESSAGES Administrator Rick Brown BEFORE Christmas I was reminded of tribution to the attractiveness of the village.

The state of the garden beds in main streets how easy it is to take things for granted, and the parks and gardens in the shire is not an particularly those experiences which accident. happen regularly.

It is due to the efforts of the staff responsible

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Indeed Christmas is a good time of year to express our gratitude for what we take for granted.

This thought occurred to me as I drove along the main street of Korumburra during December and looked at the flower displays in both the garden beds in the middle of the road and the rose display on the embankment. The roses were spectacular.

They enhanced the attractiveness of the town and would have been a reason for people driving through Korumburra to remember it.

Later in December I drove through Meeniyan and noticed how the perennials and the trees were flourishing and how they make an important con-

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Their diligence and dedication brings great credit to the shire. The condition of the gardens and parks is important not just because it makes South Gippsland a more pleasant place in which to live.

It also makes a visit to South Gippsland a more enjoyable and rewarding experience and hopefully a reason to come again.

Their beauty and attractiveness are a reminder of how blessed South Gippsland is to have the climate and soil it does.

It is important that we do our best to make the most of these advantages to develop the shire.

The idea is, you take an empty esky to a town or region affected by the fires, and fill it up with local produce and wares.

My wife Leanne and I packed our esky recently and headed to Lakes Entrance.

We spread our spend across several towns, including Johnsonville, Metung, Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance. It was a great weekend away and it felt good to be able to do our part to help.

On Friday last week, the new senior campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College was officially opened. Council has been heavily involved with the project, working alongside the college, the Victorian School Building Authority and contractors.

This project would not be possible without the commitment and generosity of the Andrews State Government. On behalf of the Bass Coast community, I sincerely thank them for helping us achieve this vitally important project for Bass Coast.

It will be exciting to see how we can put the McBride campus to use for the community.

I would like to congratulate the four magnificent locals who were recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours List. Each received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) that recognises their contribution to their communities.

Our Bass Coast recipients were Wonthaggi’s Patrice Mahoney, Inverloch’s Eulalie Brewster, John Lindsay from Wonthaggi and Inverloch’s Terry Shannon.

This level of recognition is just incredible and goes to show how many amazing people are out there, doing fantastic things.

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Council Noticeboard Tenders We invite suitably qualified contractors to tender for the following projects: Sale Oval Facility Improvement Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 19 February, 2020

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Aqua Energy Redevelopment Closes: 2.00pm Wednesday 4 March, 2020 For further information visit www.wellington.vic.gov. au/tenders or scan the QR code below.

Careers We currently have vacancies in the following roles: Communications Officer Closes: Tuesday 25 February, 2020 Leisure Services - Swim School Teacher Closes: EOI Ongoing Group Fitness Instructor Closes: EOI Ongoing To find out more visit www.wellington.vic.gov. au/careers

Meetings The next meeting of Council takes place on: Tuesday 18 February 2020 From 6.00pm at the Wellington Centre.

Members of the public are welcome to all open sessions of the Council.

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ellington Shire Council has introduced a new way to help community groups and individuals organise successful community projects.

Groups and individuals can contact Council's Community Collaborations team to receive advice about a project or idea. program also offers a series of free community sessions for different sectors of community throughout the year including current offerings of “Placemaking in Your Community” and “Crowdfunding for Community Groups” sessions.

Through the Community Collaborations Program, communities who have a project idea that provides broad community benefit may request for Council support and advice.

and manage their own projects.

The new program will better support those with great ideas see their projects through to fruition.

Where there is a direct alignment with Council’s strategies and policies, Council For more details (including may also participate in the work program information guidelines of the community project. and application form, free community resources and This program will assist with the sessions) jump online to next steps. www.wellington.vic.gov.au/ The Community Collaborations collaborations

An individual or group may come to Council seeking advice on how to progress a project idea or how to assist their own community to create, develop

They may require advice on potential funding sources or appropriate state or local authorities that may assist with their project idea.

Community Collaboration sessions Wellington Shire Council's new Community Collaborations program can help community groups access advice to support successful community-led projects.

Council is partnering with Non Profit Training to offer free workshops for local community groups. Visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/collaborations for more.

Placemaking in Your Community Sunday 23 February 2020, 10am - 2pm at the Port of Sale (Wellington Room).

Crowdfunding for Your Community Wednesday 26 February, 6pm - 8.45pm at the Bond Street Event Centre, Sale.

Building Community with Social Media Wednesday 25 March, 6pm - 8.45pm at the Port of Sale (Carang Carang Room).

General Council Notices Upcoming immunisation sessions Council’s free monthly immunisation sessions for all eligible infants, school children and adults will be held at: Heyfield - Tuesday 11 February, 11.00am - 11.45am Heyfield Library, 42 Macfarlane Street, Heyfield Maffra - Tuesday 11 February, 9.00am - 9.45am Geoff Webster Hall, Maffra Anglican Church (opposite Maffra Primary school), Maffra Sale - Wednesday 12 February, 9.30am - 10.30am Wellington Centre, Port of Sale (Carang Carang Room), Sale Immunisations are offered in accordance with the National Immunisation Schedule. For a copy of the most up to date list of immunisations required, a copy of the session dates and times or for any immunisation enquiries, please contact the Environmental Health Unit on 1300 366 244 or visit our website.

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The Enviro Strategy sets out how we'll improve the sustainability of Council operations and services from now, until 2024.

We're building on the work we've done so far and the draft strategy sets out a new vision and long-term goals for Council and the community.

We're hosting two live Facebook Q&A sessions on Thursday 6 and Monday 10 February, 6.30pm - 7.30pm on Council's Facebook page. Simply search for Wellington Shire Council on Facebook and join in by asking a question. We'll reply live in the comments.

You can provide your feedback online before Friday 28 February, 2020. Visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/ envirostrategy to find out more.

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Ceremony kick-starts school year YARRAM Secondary College students and staff were treated to a spectacular welcome and smoking ceremony by staff and participants of Wulgunggo Ngalu Learning Place last Thursday.

The 59 Year 7 students and new teachers were given an extra special welcome during the ceremony.

Principal Brett Pedlow said he could think of no better way to start a school year.

“It is just so moving. It is just so important for our students to be aware of our Indigenous culture and the team from Wulgunggo Ngalu make it so inclusive,” he said College enrolments are up again this year, with 54 Year 7 students.

“We have 328 students at the school this year.

This includes 25 enrolled in our community learning program,” Mr Pedlow said.

“We now have three home groups in all our junior year levels (7-9) with class numbers of 20 or less. This is the lowest in Wellington by some margin.”

All staff are working on Passion Projects, focusing on teaching and learning, positive behav- BOOSTING RANKS: Yarram Secondary College has five new staff (L-R), Maddie Roberts – sports trainee, Ian Venables – VCAL, Hayley Burnett – English and Amanda Oakes – Community VCAL. Absent: Leanne Venables – VCAL. iour support and increasing school pride.

Numbers are firm at Alberton ALBERTON Primary School has maintained student numbers.

Principal Malissa Nicol welcomed seven new families last Wednesday.

“After an increase in enrolment in 2019, our numbers are continuing to hold steady in 2020,” she said.

“We have welcomed seven new families and I trust their stay with us will be enjoyable and they quickly become part of the Alberton Primary school community.”

They will be welcomed with a barbecue later this term.

Judi McDonald has joined the staff part-time.

The students will soon embark on their swimming program at the Toora pool under the guidance of Auswim teachers.

Grades 5 and 6 students will enjoy a leadership camp shortly while other camps to Melbourne and the state theatre are on the school calendar.

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Principal Penny Earle has spent many hours over the Christmas holiday period putting the finishing touches to a jam-packed schedule.

The school year kicks off with swimming trials for those wishing to take part in the district school swim carnival on February 25.

Students in grades 5 and 6 are looking forward to their trip to Sovereign Hill in term two.

Nineteen students have registered to be part of the 2020 Victorian State Schools Spectacular during term three.

The school will continue in the primary maths initiative under the guidance of teachers Fiona Mallett and Raylene Kee. Prep to Grade 6 students will be taught Indonesian by Zoe Janssen.

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Reliving the horror fires Helen Bowering SARSFIELD beef producers Bill and Minnie Kee count themselves amongst the lucky ones after bushfires swept through their property.

Originally based at Yarram, Bill and Minnie moved their Warringa Hereford Stud to Sarsfield in November 2018.

With memories still vivid in their minds of the horrendous Black Saturday fires in February 2009, when they chose to stay and defend their property while the fires raged all around, they decided they would never live through that again.

Being faced with another fire storm ravaging Sarsfield on December 31, Bill and Minnie heeded the emergency services’ warnings and like so many other East Gippslanders, evacuated to Bairnsdale well ahead of the fires that destroyed so many houses, farm land, buildings, fences and feed in the area.

“At one stage I stood on the banks of the river and you could see a plume of smoke 14 kilometres high,” Bill said.

He said the Black Saturday bushfires were terrifying, an experience he and his wife decided they would never want to go through again.

“Living through something like this really shakes you up, people have lost so much,” Bill said.

“We are only about one kilometre away from the Sarsfield settlement

and there have been quite a lot of houses burned, I think 10 to 20, and we can see some from our property.

“It really is heartbreaking for so many and I worry about the psychological effects of the devastating bushfires.”

On a positive note, Bill praised the efforts of the firefighters, emergency services, army and navy and all the people helping out.

“There is just so much good will and support out there,” he said.

“The emergency services got it right and called it at the right time and we left immediately as soon as the warning went out.

“We secured all around the property, and made sure the cattle would be safe and had feed and water.

“I really do think the preparations were better this time and people heeded the warnings to leave.”

Bill is thankful most of their herd was safe on their properties at Yarram and Traralgon.

He said they only had around 17 bulls left at Sarsfield, where they live and agist land.

“We weren’t burnt out. We have about 20 acres and a tiny amount of fencing burnt, but I know a lot of farmers who have lost substantial farmland, fences and silage,” Bill said.

They were fortunate not to lose any cattle and safely saw out the fire in Bairnsdale, but not so for many Sarsfield and East Gippsland residents who have lost their homes, businesses and livelihoods.

FIRE ORDEAL: Former Yarram residents Bill and Minnie Kee are safe and well after evacuating their Sarsfield property when the East Gippsland fires threatened.

Bill and Minnie Kee heeded the warnings of the emergency services and left their Sarsfield farm and evacuated to Bairnsdale.

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“We’ll have a Monster Trucks display 45 minutes before the fireworks. There will also be a fire breathing dragon,” she said.

“In the past there was a carnival focus, but we’re trying to make it more of a family friendly event.”

A fleet of food trucks is sure to please, with a broad selection that will go beyond the usual basic fare.

The day will also include a wood-chopping competition, tug-o-war, beaut utes, showf bags, displays and animal displays.

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Perhaps the biggest change to this year’s event is the splitting of the equestrian competition from the main show.

While the show will be staged on Saturday, February 8, horse events will take place the following Sunday, February 16. Sheep and cattle, which have always had a good following, will still be there on the first weekend.

Brooke said the decision to move the horse events to the following weekend was made because of clashes on the Victorian equestrian calendar.

She’s pleased to report that entries for the equestrian component of the show are already on the rise.

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LEADING COMPETITORS: Winner of the 2019 San Remo Channel Challenge was Marcel Walkington (centre, back). (Front L-R) second placed overall and first placed female, Tamsyn Moana-Velae, with second and placed senior male, Nathan Buschtzuehl and third placed senior male, James Folvig.

BETWEEN 400 and 600-plus competitors are expected to enter the iconic 35th Channel Challenge at San Remo this Saturday, February 8.

The annual event see racers swim 550m across the channel linking the mainland with Phillip Island, and then running two kilometres back across the bridge to San Remo.

The race record is 10.5 minutes, set by a triathlete from New Zealand.

“The defending champion, Marcel Walkington, took 11.5 minutes last year in a difficult swimming race but with the right conditions he could set a new record as he is a very accomplished triathlete,” Ron Nicholson of race organiser, the Woolamai Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, said.

The Channel Challenge is part of the Bass Coast Series of events. The series started with the Cape Paterson Aquathon on January 19, and includes the Cowes Classic 500m beach swim and four kilometre road run and the junior aquathon, the Little Penguin Dash, both on February 22.

“The Channel Challenge is the largest aquathon (swim/run) in Victoria. The aspect of swimming across a usually raging channel is quite novel,” Ron said.

“Nearly everyone gets across and finishes but the relay aspect of the race has brought in new entrants who might not like swimming or running but find someone to team up with.”

The Channel Challenge is the biggest fundraiser for surf lifesaving in the area and is supported by many organisations, giving it a “real community feel”, Ron said.

“This year we have invited a representative

from the San Remo CFA to be the guest starter at the start as a tribute to the great work put in by the fireys this summer,” he said.

“Some of the proceeds will be donated to the Mallacoota Surf Lifesaving Club which lost its clubhouse storage facilities in the recent fire.”

The race starts at 10.45am. Past winners have included the late Age journalist Michael Gordon and Jon Van Wisse, who completed the Arch to Arc triathlon from London to Paris in a record time of 61 hours and 27 minutes in 2014.

The Michael Gordon Memorial Trophy is named to honour Michael. He was the inaugural overall winner and senior male winner in 1986, and died while competing in the Phillip Island Penguin Swim Classic in 2018.

His son Scott Gordon will present the trophy and will compete in the senior male division.

The swim starts on the San Remo foreshore south of the pier for the swim to Newhaven at ebb tide. Competitors then grab their shoes from the change station for the run over the bridge and finish in front of the San Remo Hotel Motel.

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Living LIFE

RETIREMENT in Gippsland Never too old to have a good time LEONGATHA Senior Citizens’ Ian Rasmussen has been involved with the organisation for 22 years.

In the days when he first became involved, he was barely “senior”.

He loves everything about a group that he believes offers a vital service for many in the community.

Comradeship is the name of the game, with a view to getting people who may otherwise be stuck at home, socialising.

“We provide something to do for people to get out of the house. Most of our members have got to be sick to miss it.

They’re there every week,” he said.

Based at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha, the senior citizens are an active bunch.

“We have about a hundred members and we get up to 60 people to our concerts. For the quality of entertainment it’s an absolute bargain. It costs $4 to go in,” he said.

“It’s $5 for membership. I’d like to see closer to $150 for the entertainment. We get damn good entertainment and we try to get as many local acts as possible.”

An upcoming senior citizens event is a cochlea care centre information session on Wednesday, February 19.

To find out more about club activities, call Ian on 0400 574 923.

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Festa inspired by an Italian tradition MIRBOO North’s iconic Italian Festa returns on February 9 in an international celebration that draws people from wide and far.

With food, drinks, music, dancing, classic cars, grape-stomping and more, it’s little wonder last year’s festa was named South Gippsland Shire’s event of the year.

The free event will take over Baromi Park from 10am Sunday, February 9, with the famous procession of the statue of St Paul at 11am.

“It’s going to be another huge event this year.

It’s going to have a really fun festival atmosphere,” Rosie Romano of the festa committee said.

“It’s such a nice, family-friendly event and there’ll be something for everyone.”

Internationally renowned comedian Joe Avati will headline on-stage entertainment and there will be a showcase of classic and exotic cars, the dancing of the Tarantella, performances from bands and a grape-stomping event.

A cooking demonstration from nonnas sharing their recipes from the second edition of Nonna’s Secret Recipe Cookbook will attract an intrigued audience.

“There are a lot of free activities for the kids too, like jumping castles and pony rides, and there’ll be lots of lawn games,” Rosie said.

Visitors will enjoy pizza, pasta and meats in-

cluding Italian sausages, as well as sweets foods such as cannolli, tiramisu, gelati and zeppole, plus vegetarian options.

There will also be beer, wine, coffee, aperol spritz and prosecco.

“There’ll also be market stalls, bars and wineries. People can have a drink, sit under the trees, listen to the music and enjoy the beautiful food,” Rosie said.

The festa carries an intriguing story. The original Festa of St Paul in Mirboo North was largely instigated by Paolina Germano, late of Mirboo North.

It was well known in Sicily that in the days of Christ, St Paolo, on a voyage from Damascus to Rome, rested one night in a cave on the outskirts of Solarino.

He drank water from its spring. St Paolo become the patron saint of Solarino and the town was nick-named St Paolo.

A large photo of St Paul is taken to the cave annually, followed by a grand procession.

The annual Festa Di San Paolo in Solarino is celebrated over two days and the statue of St Paul is worshipped.

In 1965, Paolina decided to procure a statute from Italy and initiate a festa.

The first St Paul’s Festa was held in January 1965 and it has become today’s Italian festa.

CULTURAL CELEBRATION: The famous procession of the statue of St Paul through Baromi Park will be a highlight of the Mirboo North Italian Festa.

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The long running business is a great supporter of local events and is producing delicious Italian sausages for the Mirboo North Football Club and the Italian Festa at Baromi Park on Sunday, February 9.

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In this respect, the local branch of the Bendigo Bank, a community run enterprise that channels funds to local projects, has been instrumental in ensuring the continued success of the festa.

The bank’s Anne Marie Dieperink said the festa was a “hugely important community event”.

“It’s been around for a very long time, but it had a bit of a revamp recently. It’s been revitalised. We’ve been very keen to jump on board and help them be self-sustainable,” she said.

“We’re the major sponsor of the event, which just helps give them a bit of a financial boost. It cost them a lot to put on the festa. The cost increases every year. It gets more and more compli-

cated as it gets bigger.

“We actually sponsor quite a few events in the region. The festa is really well organised and really well marketed. It must appeal to a very large audience. There are people coming from everywhere.”

Anne Marie, who helps man a bank stall at the festa, described the festa as a “really nice day”. It will feature giant Jenga and Connect 4 games for everyone to play.

“It’s a wonderful day for the family. The fact it’s free is one of the reasons we like to sponsor it.

A free event is a rare thing,” she said.

The community is at the heart of everything the Mirboo North and District Community Bank does.

“We bank for profit, but our profit goes back into the community,” Anne Marie said.

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Home comes with a unit Complete with open plan living, the kitchen IT is not often you can find a three bedroom home with an additional two bed- has all the modern conveniences, electric cooking good storage. room Dependable Persons Unit (DPU) in andThere are two good sized bedrooms and a neat the back yard. bathroom/laundry.

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Room to move, ideal family living A large lock-up shed with concrete and THIS fully renovated residence is both functional and spacious, ready for you to power.

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Additional vegie garden, orchard and garden Featuring four bedrooms, a large open plan living/dining area, two bathrooms and a study, all the hard work has been done.

This home has been freshly painted, and there are new carpets, an updated kitchen and bathrooms, as well as a modernised laundry.

The expansive open floor plan is perfect for the growing family, with loads of room to accommodate even the busiest of lifestyles.

Features of the home include: Master bedroom with walk-in robe and new en suite.

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Spectacular views, rural living on 25 lovely acres A PICTURESQUE and perfect country pin and include a small vineyard, great for sharescape, this magnificent lifestyle prop- ing, and showing off your local wine with family and friends. erty is set on approximately 25 acres.

Well appointed, the property also features It includes three paddocks and a permanent creek that winds through the farm, a great spot for the kids to explore and enjoy.

With excellent north facing rural views, this property has been superbly maintained over the years to offer a lovely family living environment.

This large home is filled with an abundance of natural light and comes complete with four bedrooms with built-in robes.

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This location offers a level walk to the Leongatha CBD and is close to the recreation area The home has recently enjoyed a renovated which includes an indoor heated swimming pool, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including golf club, tennis club, bowls and much more. dishwasher, electric stove and rangehood, as well as a link to the original home with a feature combustion cooking stove (not operating).

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Affordable lifestyle on 5.3 fine acres There is also a small dam in the bottom THIS is a great opportunity to get yourpaddock. self into a small acreage property.

The comfortable brick veneer home sits up high which gives you great views.

The house is situated on approximately 5.3 acres where you have a mixture of sloping paddocks and down below a flatter, gently undulating paddock which would be ideal for a couple of horses, cattle or sheep.

The home boasts three good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living areas.

The main lounge has a wood heater and glass sliding doors out to the verandah. There is a formal dining area which is situated between the lounge and open plan kitchen and dining/family area.

The kitchen is neat and tidy with a good size walk-in pantry.

There is another wood heater in this part of the house and there are also glass sliding doors out onto the verandah.

Some of the other features of the home include solar power and NBN wireless internet is available.

Outside is currently low maintenance and a blank canvas to do with what you wish.

There is a double garage which has internal access to the house, a garden shed, and a three-bay shed with one section lockable.

This property is quiet, peaceful and situated in a lovely and diverse small community.

Boolarra is a small township located in the Latrobe Valley, in central Gippsland and is only 20 minutes to Morwell, 35 minutes to Leongatha, and 110km to Pakenham.

If you would like to inspect this property or have any questions, please contact Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083 or Don Olden on 0417 805 312.

The property is open for inspection on Saturday, February 8 from 11am-11.30am.

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Cranbourne Cup - where the city meets the country

THE VIBE

THE 46th running of greyhound racing's annual Cranbourne Cup will take place on Saturday night, February 8, with entertainment for people of all ages.

The Cranbourne Cup is the premier event held by the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club each year, and many champion greyhounds have won the race including last year's winner Orson Allen, who went on to be crowned the 2019 Victorian Greyhound of the Year.

Held over the 520 metre distance, the Cranbourne Cup is this year sponsored by Backman's Greyhound Supplies, which supplies pet food, accessories and supplies for all breeds of dogs including delivery.

Boasting $67,000 in prize-money including $50,000 to the winner, the Cranbourne Cup Final is sure to be a hotly contested race, and will be supported on the night by several other feature events including the Casey Steel Victoria Cup (699m), Rams Security final (520m) and TAB Cup Night Sprint Final (311m).

Cranbourne GRC president Barry Toner said the Cranbourne Cup promises to be a great night out.

“We'd like to thank the Victorian Government for its support of our Cranbourne Cup and for the opportunity to provide racegoers with a family-friendly and value for money social and sporting event that kick starts 2020 in the best possible way,” Mr Toner said.

Entry into the Cranbourne Cup is free from 5pm, including entertainment, food trucks, the famous trackside party paddock and loads of prizes and giveaways. The Cranbourne Fire Brigade will be in attendance along with Captain Koala.

CREATIVE INSIGHT: Vision problems haven’t stopped the inspirational Cathy Wayde from Mirboo North from doing what she loves: painting.

Art shows the talent of people with a disability “I get my husband, John Wayde, to help me ART is a powerful tool able to unite peowith the colours now,” she said. ple of all abilities.

SPECIALAPPEARANCE: Captain Koala will join members of the Cranbourne Fire Brigade at the Cranbourne Cup.

In recognition of this, and to celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities, Gippsland Southern Health Service in Leongatha recently held their second annual art show, Art to Go. Among the two featured artists at the exhibition was Mirboo North’s Cathy Wayde.

Despite being hold she was going blind 13 years ago, Cathy hasn’t let the diagnosis impact her ability to put brush to canvas and craft spectacular paintings.

“I have stargardt’s disease and will be left with black and grey vision. My eyes are also extremely sensitive to light,” she said.

When she received the diagnosis, Mrs Wayde was told to go home and rest. Her idea of relaxation was picking up a paintbrush.

Her vibrant works have even attracted attention from Barry Humphries’s alter ego, Dame Edna, who signed Cathy’s original artwork of himself.

The Leongatha exhibition also boasted the works of secondary feature artist, Lynne McIntyre from Leongatha, along with the works of 23 other artists, many of which are also members of the Gippsland Southern Art Group.

Phillip Sullivan, co-ordinator of the Gippsland Southern Art Group, said the official opening was well attended by the community with over 50 people in attendance.

“There are no rules for art, but ideas come from art,” he said.

The Leongatha Hospital will continue to host the annual event moving forward.

Leongatha’s Lynne McIntyre exhibited her experimental works during the Gippsland Southern Health Service art show aimed at celebrating the achievements of people with a disability.

Bob Hickman, artist from Koonwarra, adds his touch to the progressive artwork, completed by the community, during the official opening of the Gippsland Southern Health Service art show.

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THE VIBE Mirboo North thanks Pam MIRBOO North locals packed the Baromi Centre this year for the Australia Day celebrations, including the awarding of Mirboo North citizen of the year to Pam Pincini and event of the year to the team behind the Mirboo North Italian Festa.

Pam Pincini, in accepting her award, reflected on how she came to Mirboo North and how her husband Joe and his family came to the town.

She has been involved with many activities since the 1970s.

Pam played, coached and umpired with the Mirboo North Netball Club, which had teams in the Meeniyan Netball Association and then at Leongatha.

More recently she has been involved in the Mirboo North Football Netball Club as an assistant coach and team manager.

In the mid 1970s, Pam was involved in the Mirboo North Softball Club and helped with its establishment.

In 1981 she was an inaugural member of the Mirboo North Basketball Association, coaching and refereeing many nights a week, and was encouraging of amongst others, Olympic basketballer Belinda Snell.

Since 1990, Pam has been involved with St Marys Anglican Church in Mirboo North.

She has been a pastoral carer visiting the sick

and elderly, served on the parish council, been parish warden and ran the Kangas Youth Group for about 10 years.

Pam also helps out with the Brekkie Club at schools, delivered Meals on Wheels and volunteers at the Mirboo North Opportunity Shop.

More recently Pam has added assisting with the Mirboo North parkrun.

Pam and Joe ran a bus company for many years.

Mirboo North Italian Festa Committee spokesperson, Rosie Romano, reflected on the way the community has embraced the festa.

Guest speaker was Joe Calafiore, CEO of the TOWN TREASURE: Pam Pincini celebrates being named Mirboo North citizen of the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). year with her family. (L-R) Jack Pincini-Burgess, Jason Pincini, Pam Pincini, Flynn PinciniHe reflected on community and how although Burgess, Jodie Pincini and Mark Burgess. he is from Geelong, his many family ties to Mirboo North ensure he knows what’s going on here.

Frequent visits in his youth and memories of swimming in the Mirboo North pool are among - THE SPIRIT OF SPAIN, his treasured recollections.

LATIN AMERICA & LOVE Tributes were also paid to those who have With Guitarist Matthew Fagan paved the way for the current generations by & Guest Singer Kellie Grace Marg Lynn in her Acknowledgement of Country words.

The community thanks South Gippsland Shire Council for its funding to help make this day possible, to the Mirboo North Times for printing the program for the day and the Mirboo North CWA for the fabulous morning tea.

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FIRST CLASS: Chef Alejandro Saravia outside his restaurant in AC/DC Lane, Melbourne.

He will be taking part in the degustation lunch at the Meeniyan Garlic Festival.

A dining first for South Gippsland FOR the first time, the Meeniyan Garlic Festival will be hosting a special degustation lunch where the high quality of Gippsland produce will be matched with high quality, award-winning Gippsland wines.

As a celebration of all things Gippsland, three top chefs are combining their talents and their love of Gippsland produce to demonstrate just how good our local ingredients are.

Alejandro Saravia is Visit Victoria’s offical ambassador for Gippsland food and wine.

Owner chef of Pastuso, a Peruvian inspired restaurant in AC/DC Lane in Melbourne, Alejandro and partners are also opening Farmers Daughters in Collins Street later this year with the emphasis being on Gippsland produce and direct relationships with growers.

This is one of a number of restaurants he is opening in Australia and overseas, making him a much in demand figure in the culinary world.

Trevor Perkins, owner chef of Hogget Kitchen in Warragul, is the driving force behind that restaurant achieving a coveted Chef’s Hat in the latest Australian Good Food Guide awards.

With only one other restaurant in Gippsland having a Chef’s Hat (Sardine in Paynesville), Trevor is operating in rare air.

He has developed his restaurant through strong relationships with suppliers and getting his hands dirty in the production of food and wine from the ground up.

Antony Ellis is the executive chef at the Grove Gippsland in Krowera.

Returning to Gippsland after working in Melbourne restaurants for a number of years, Antony has a strong sense of where food comes from and the importance of getting the freshest possible ingredients – particularly when it comes to salad ingredients and vegetables.

His pride and joy at the Grove is the kitchen garden that, at one and a quarter acres, is about five times the size of the large house block of decades ago.

He is also an avid baker and will be baking the bread to go with the meal.

The chefs will each create an entree showcasing both their talents and Gippsland produce, with all three entrees being served at the same time so diners can sample from all three at once to their hearts’ content.

The main will then feature local lamb and beef that has been slow cooked over red gum and charcoal to produce beautiful smoky flavours and tender meat.

Naturally, accompanying salads featuring leaf and root vegetables will come from the Grove kitchen garden, ensuring vegetarians will also have something to look forward to during the main course.

If you’d like more information about what will be on the tables, the full degustation menu and list of award winning wines is up on the Garlic Feast website (www.meeniyangarlicfestival. com.au/garlic-feast/) where you can also make a booking.

Given the logistics involved, this lunch will be for a limited number of guests so, apart from visiting dignitaries, it will be first in first served.

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Back from the black Mental health advocate gives hope to others but felt his lifestyle at the time may have been a contributing factor.

“I was working extremely hard and JIM Pickersgill could not find probably did not take the necessary the energy to do anything. breaks. That was just an opportunity to Even dressing himself became a do more work,” he said. chore.

“The first anxiety attack just came “My body had just been exhausted out of the blue. It was like a train had from trying to continue on for such a suddenly come out of nowhere and hit long time and it just got to the stage me from the side.” where I was physically and mentally Reaching out for help was a “huge burnt out,” he said. step” and one he was not comfortable The Leongatha accountant remem- with. bers the time 30 years ago when he felt “But I knew I had to do that,” Jim as though his arms and legs were in said. plaster.

“I’ve always His heart been a person endured strong with a thirst for palpitations, knowledge so his thoughts that the more were racing and I learnt about rushing through it, the more I his mind was an was empowoverwhelming ered and more fear of death. aware of it in After seek- Jim Pickersgill other people.” ing help, Jim His road to was diagnosed recovery included reading about dewith generalised anxiety disorder and pression, which emphasised the value depression. of recognising glimpses of normalLooking back, he believed he had ity, and taking up Hatha-gita yoga and been battling with the conditions for meditation. most of his life.

“The moment I get up I do about “I just thought everyone was like half an hour of meditation and also take that. I did not know any different,” he moments out during the day to have a said. quiet moment for just a minute,” Jim “Around the age of 30, it culminat- said. ed and I just fell in a dirty, great heap. It “Being disciplined and working on was terrifying, extremely isolating, and these things have helped in so many there was just the lack of capacity to ways so I can work at a reasonable function on a very basic level. level.”

“The depression was just like being He also practises controlled breathin a dark hole. The more you tried to ing: breathing in for four seconds, get out, the more you just kept on drag- holding the breath for four seconds ging more dirt on yourself.” and breathing out for eight seconds, all Jim believed there was no clear rea- while picturing a weak tree in bushland, son for his mental health deteriorating, repeating the cycle four times.

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Jim also engages the services of counsellors to not only work on his mental health, but also his own career path.

While Jim said his mental health was not a concern today, he said the conditions were “hibernating” and his experience has made him more sympathetic towards the plight of others.

“Before my episode, I felt that people chose to feel that way so maybe it was an excellent karma lesson,” he

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The quality was mixed with a full field of buyers in attendance operating in a mostly firm market trend.

A significant portion of the yarding was made up of vealer pens with good quality available to processors selling in a firm market, with B muscled calves making from 290c to 326c/kg. Feeder buyers were keen to participate taking home the bulk of the calves from 250c to 288c/kg.

There was an odd sale of B muscled veal over 300c with the tops reaching 310c/kg. There was a pick of finished yearlings going to domestic processors from 259c to 290c unchanged to 10c/kg easier in places. Restockers hung on the rail taking home yearlings from 250c to 280c/kg.

Export processors were keen again this week on another good quality offering of grown steers and bullocks. C3 and C4 grown steers gained another 5c to 6c making from 272c to 305c and C4 bullocks softened 5c, selling from 282c to 315c/kg.

Dairy steers were well supplied and results were up to 12c better in places selling from 232c and to 268c/kg. Prices were mostly firm across the cow run this week with 3 and 4 score beef cows selling from 240c to 261c, easing just a few cents and the middle run of D2 cows gaining up to 10c, selling from 226c to 242c/kg. The best of the dairy portion reached 248c/kg. The regular buying group participated in the bull sale with B muscled bulls unchanged, selling from 257c to 280c/kg.

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ON THE LAND Beef Week pushes through rain Daniel Renfrey SOUTH Gippsland’s beef studs were at their best despite the wet weather on Saturday for the highly-anticipated Beef Week open day.

Hundreds of farmers and breeders alike travelled around the region to assess some of the unique cattle being bred at studs.

Bill and Minnie Kees’ Warringa Herefords, Wayne and Alison Sanders’ Laverna Park Limousin, Scott Anderson’s South Kolora Herefords, Craig and Carol Timothy’s Milky Way Speckle Park, Arjaym Hereford Bulls, and David and Ann Meikle’s Tarwin Poll Herefords were some of the studs on display.

“People can walk through and see what we’ve got, look at our sale bulls or other bull and steer calves and have a discussion about what we’re doing in our breeding program,” David Meikle, whose family is celebrating 70 years at their stud, said.

“It’s good to be able to show off our cattle but we also use it to hear from people about what they want to get back out of our cattle.”

While conditions were stormy for most of Saturday, David and Ann had around 30 people pass through their stud, having a look at all of their cattle, adding well to their 70th anniversary celebrations.

(L-R) Ann and David Meikle enjoyed hosting yet another Beef Week, welcoming regular and new guests to their stud with open ON SHOW: Carol Timothy enjoyed the experience of her first Beef Week open day, exarms. changing information and ideas with farmers and breeders interested in their unique cattle.

“We’ve been on this farm for more than 90 years. It’s nice to be a part of that history,” David said.

“It’s reassuring to keep pleasing people each year. We often see people who have been buying our cattle for years.”

Another stud which saw success on Saturday

was Craig and Carol Timothy’s Speckle Park stud in Korumburra, with its unique Speckle herd impressing during their first Beef Week event.

“We had a lot of interest all day. Breeders of other breeds are interested to see what Speckles look like and what they can provide,” Craig said.

“The good thing for us too is that some dairy

farmers have been looking for a speckled bull to put over their dairy herd. Speckles are well-known for getting on their feet quickly which is handy for dairies.

“Farmers and breeders are now recognising the reputation speckle parks have,” Craig said.

Strong demand continues for stores South Gippsland Stock Agents Association AGENTS yarded 1300 cattle at last weeks VLE Leongatha store sale.

BREEDING BOOST: Warringa Herefords principal Bill Kee (centre) with Phil and Kerry Geehman of Ensay who purchased Warringa President P216(AI)(H) for $11,000.

Hereford studs unite many complimentary comments about the quality of our Hereford cattle.”

The Kees were very pleased with the sale of 10 month old Poll Hereford Sire Warringa Quincy Q211(AI)(PP).

Newcomen Hereford Stud at Ensay bought Mr Kee said notwithstanding the extreme heat, the bull for $12,000 and also the sale of their risthey had many visitors who were impressed with ing two year-old Horned Hereford Sire Warringa the Horned and Poll Hereford bulls on display.

President P216(AI)(H) to Phil and Kerry GeehHe said, “It was very heartening to receive man, also of Ensay, for $11,000.

WARRINGA Herefords, owned by Bill and Minnie Kee and Mundook Herefords, owned by Gary and Jill McAinch jointly held their Beef Week open day at Sarsfield on Friday, January 31.

Prices remained strong for all grades of cattle. A large percentage of the yarding were from the local district with less cattle from far East Gippsland from previous sales being penned.

The buying strength was mostly from local restockers and the regular domestic feedlot buyers.

Steers: Peter McDonnell, 15 Ang, 20 mths, 543kg at $3.27 $1780; RA Reiske, 14 Ang X, 12mths, 431kg at $3.20 $1380 McLeod Partnership, 16 Ang, 10 mths, 418kg at $3.15 $1320; McLeod Partnership, 12 Ang, 10 mths, 390kg at $3.20 $1250; Mcleod Partnership, 6 Bb, 10 Mths, 413kg at $3.22 $1330; ATM AG, 15 Ang, 14-16 mths, 411kg at $3.33 $1370; ATM AG, 13 Ang, 14-16 mths, 389kg at $3.11 $1210; S Rus, 15 Ang, 16mths, 409kg at $3.27 $1340; Barttrace Farms, 18 AA/MG X 12 mths, 396kg at $3.45 $1370; Barttrace Farms, 15 AA/MG X, 12 mths, 368kg at $3.61 $1330; Barttrace Farms, 21 AA/MG X, 12 Mths, 310kg at $3.64 $1130; Barttrace Farms,19 AA/MG X , 12 Mths, 320kg at $3.37 $1080Krg Ross, 9 Simm, 16 mths, 395kg, at

$3.01 $1190; P Guthrie, 5 Hfd, 16mths, 395kg at $3.49 $1380; Trandarra P/l, 16 Ang, 10-12 mths, 356kg at 3.68 $1310; Trandarra P/l, 15 Ang, 1012 mths, 327kg, at $3.58 $1170; Trandarra P/l, 8 Ang, 10-12 Mths, 298kg, at $3.35 $1000; Belgrano P/l, 14 Ang, 12 mths, 328kg at $3.59 $1180; J & G Christinson, 14 Ang, 10 mths, 325kg at $3.76 $1300; Knox & Morrison, 6 Blonde, 6mths, 310kg, at $3.19 $990; JC Campbell, 19 Ang Bb, 8 mths, 284kg at $3.45 $980, JC Campbell, 14 Hfd, 6 mths, 263kg at $4.10 $1080, T Mathewson, 15 Ang , 6mths, 241kg, at $3.77 $910. D Pickersgill, 10 Ang/Fries X, 14 mths, 390kg at $2.94 $1150; G Duran, 11 Ang/Fries X, 14 mths, 380kg at $2.90 $1100; V & L Castello, 10 Ang/fries X, 14 mths, 370kg at $2.94 $1090; R McGlade, 5 Limo X, 8 mths, 318kg at $3.14 $1000.

Heifers: R Reiske, 9 Ang X, 12mths, 380kg at $2.60 $990; ATM AG, 15 Ang/BB 14 mths, 366kg at $3.00 $1100; ATM AG, 7 Ang/BB, 14 mths, 328kg at $2.83, $930; DC & DC Wylie, 10 Ang X, 14 mths, 350kg, at $2.65 $930, G Wrigglesworth, 7 Ang, 12 mths, 338kg at 2.99 $1010; R McGlade, 7 Limo X, 10mths, 351kg, at $3.07 $1080; S & V Missen, 11 Charo X, 8mths, 300kg at $3.00 $900; J Christison, 19 Ang, 10 mths, 295kg at $3.32 $980 Cows & Calves: D Girvan, 4x4, Ang X, $1425.

Victoria Livestock Exchange

Looking for information on how to sell livestock at VLE Leongatha?

Contact one of these agents: Real Estate

Terry Ginnane 0418 513 159

Rohan McRae 0417 836 664

Rob Ould 0408 595 183

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HOUSE KEEPER Young healthy woman wanted for cleaning duties for residence of classical pianist Apply by phoning 0407 153 746

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FIREWORKS DISPLAY Notice to all animal owners in & around Korumburra area A fireworks display will be held on February 8 Approx. 9pm Please ensure your animals are secure at this time thank you Further info contact 0430 021 100

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WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

Notice of Intention to Enter into Lease Jamieson Licola Road, Licola Wellington Shire Council (Council) gives notice under Section 190 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) that it intends to offer a lease for a term up to 20 years at the reserve on Jamieson Licola Road, Licola (refer to attached plan).

Council intends to offer the lease at or above market value to Telstra or an associated entity.

Legal Secretary/Clerk

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, an eye for detail and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to work at times autonomously without instructions.

A background or experience in the legal industry would be desirable.

Applications close on 14 February 2020 and are to be submitted to vivienne@oakleyslaw.com.au

The land affected by the application is located at: Meeniyan Promontory Road Yanakie 3960, being Lot 3 Plan of subdivision 341108B, Parish of Yanakie being L2 PS341108B Parish of Yanakie, L3 PS341108B Parish of Yanakie.

The application is for a permit to: Amend existing planning to include Heliport and Helicopter landing site.

The applicant for the permit is: Eridan Air Pty Ltd The Application Reference Number is: 2004/26/A You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.

Applications are also available to be viewed on Councils Website at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 Office Hours: 8:30AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday Telephone: 5662 9200 Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must: s BE SENT TO THE 2ESPONSIBLE !UTHORITY IN writing, s INCLUDE THE REASONS FOR THE OBJECTION AND s STATE HOW THE OBJECTOR WOULD BE AFFECTED If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you of its decision.

Privacy Notification: The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before. Submissions can be received after this date up until a decision is made 14 days after the date of this Notice Date: 2/2/20

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Rock ’n’ Roll DANCE LESSONS

All submissions must be received on or before 5.00pm on Friday 6 March 2020. Submissions will then be considered in accordance with Section 223 (1) of the Act by Council or a Committee of Council (Committee) convened for that purpose.

New classes starting Thursday Feb 6 Cost $7

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If a person wishes to be heard in support of their submission they must so indicate in their written submission and this will entitle them to appear in person or by a person acting on their behalf before Council or a Committee to be held at a date and time to be advised at Council Chambers, 70 Foster Street, Sale. The meeting will proceed if one or more persons request to be heard.

RAMS - Suffolk. All vaccinations and treatments, 1 1/2 years from $300, also ewes or lambs available.

3SGCPO10, 5668 9209

Submissions made in accordance with Section 223 are not considered confidential and will be incorporated into the agenda and minutes of any Council or Committee meeting at which the matter is considered. Any person requiring more information may contact Denis Murphy, Coordinator Commercial Property, on 1300 366 244.

SOUTHDOWN Border Leicester and Poll Dorset rams, OB accredited, flock registered, well bred grass fed, established breeder. Can deliver.

0428 356 376

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ROAD CLOSURE Dyrings Road, Foster Council would like to advise that the Dyrings Road, Foster road closure has been extended to 7 February.

Local traffic will still be allowed to access their properties during this period.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused. For further information please contact Council on 5662 9200.

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CASBOLT MONUMENTAL MASONS NEW MONUMENTS HEAD STONES PET PLAQUES CLEANING & REPAIRS Locally owned 65 years CALL FOR A QUOTE

5182 5607 0403 002 687 shane@casboltmasons.com.au

OPTOMETRIST B. PETTITT will be consulting at Harris, Blake & Parsons, Optometrists Pty Ltd consulting at Yarram Medical Centre Wednesday Feb 26 and Thursday Feb 27 For appointments with Amy Phone 9723 3218 Now at 121 Commercial Road, Yarram

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MOWERS We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, GreenďŹ eld, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $165.

Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models.

Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories.

We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714

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No partner necessary Enquiries: John 0418 586 324 Any person may make a written submission to Council.

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Form B SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT

LEONGATHA DAKERS CENTRE Thursday nights 7.30pm start

Oakleys Law is a traditional General Practice Law firm located in Leongatha and Korumburra that provides a range of legal services to the community including Criminal Law, Family Law, Conveyancing Wills And Estates and Civil Litigation.

Our Korumburra Office is seeking a motivated person to join our busy team to assist our lawyers in their daily administrative duties.

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Ph: 5662 2028

253 Commercial Road

THURSDAY FEB 6 9.30am - 4.30pm For appointment phone 5144 5330 Only on day of visit phone 5182 6186

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GARAGE SALE Sat Feb 8 9am-4pm

29 HIGH ST WOODSIDE No early birds please

GARAGE SALE SAT FEB 8

8AM-12noon 25 Powneys Rd, off InverlochVenus bay Road Golf buggies, dj mixing decks, chainsaw, ladies and mens clothing, books, bed linen, towels, general and personal household items, bric’a’brac, etc

www.marriottsmpe.com.au

ABRASIVE Blasting and Industrial Coating business for sale plus out going work with factory to rent. Phone Mark 0417 010 963 FIREWOOD, redgum and local wood. Ph: 0408-980711.

HONDA Fireblade RR 2003 last of series, 954cc, road reg track bike, 6,600km, Excellent condition. No test rides $8,200 Ph 0428 774 445 HONDA 125 CBE. Excellent condition, knobby tyres, electric start, hardly used, 1,569km. Great for town or farm, $2,100 Ph 0428 774 445 TREATED pine posts, (round), 2.4m 100125mm. Aprox 100. $4.00 each Ph 0466 011 980

Most photos that appear in the paper can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.

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Household and car parts. Heaps on offer.

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Support for sleep apnoea sufferers Leongatha’s Suzanne Himmelreich does and she knows just how tough it can be.

To this end she has started up a sleep apnoea support group, which will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at Leongatha Community House. The first meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, from 1pm to 3pm and from 6pm to 8pm.

“There are a lot of people with sleep apnoea, and they’re not all old and fat and male. The traditional view of someone with sleep apnoea would be your ancient rugby player with no neck and a huge set of shoulders and big, barrel chest,” she said.

“I’ve got a friend down the road who suffers from sleep apnoea and she’d be lucky to be 65kg.

It’s not just older people either.”

Suzanne said sleep apnoea was caused by a relaxation of the muscles associated with breathing in your neck and mouth.

People will often lie on their backs during

sleep, with the result that their tongues relax and fall to the back of their throats. It’s then they stop breathing.

“If that’s not treated they’ll stress their bodies so much that they are susceptible to heart attack and stroke. It’s lack of oxygen to the brain and it causes day time sleepiness,” she said.

“It can cause forgetfulness, ratiness. People have had accidents because they’ve fallen asleep driving.”

Obesity, depression, premature aging and vitamin D deficiency can also present as symptoms.

Suzanne said that in the past, sleep apnoea sufferers were the people who died in their sleep.

Today things are far different, with equipment used to help people breathe while they slept.

The trouble is the cost can be prohibitive for many people.

Suzanne only learnt she had the condition when she married her second husband, Harry.

Her first husband, a heavy sleeper, was never awake to observe his wife’s difficulties with her

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WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2020-055

Aqua Energy Redevelopment Schematic Designs and Consultation Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified consultants to tender for the schematic design and community consultation works for the redevelopment of Aqua Energy, Sale. Works include the community consultation, concept design, cost estimates and schematic design development.

Practical completion date: September 2020.

All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email: Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: markbe@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Mark Benfield on (03) 5142 3194

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Tenders must be lodged in the tender box at the Wellington Shire Council Sale Service Centre, 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 4 March 2020.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or email tenders will not be accepted.

in memoriam

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REID - Nicole Jane, (nee Turton). 31/01/19 In loving memory of a beautiful wife and mother. The years may pass but you will still stay as near and dear to us as yesterday.

UNDERWOOD Heather Margret, (nee McKean).

02/12/1926 26/01/2020 Wife of Alexander (dec.).

Amazing and Adored mum to Kevin (dec.), Helen, Graham and Noel. Mother-in-law to Val (dec.), Ray (dec.), Robyn and Rhonda (dec.). Grandmother to 12. Great Grandmother to 25. Great Great Grandmother to 6 A wonderful lady who always had time for everyone. Will be sadly missed after her 93 years. Now resting in peace.

We love you Heather Margret Underwood.

Glen, Kurt, Zoe and Bree.

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

deaths COATES William Thomas, (Bill).

10/11/1937 - 29/01/2020 Loving husband of Sheila for 60 years.

Loved dad of Lynette, Rodney and Pam, Kevin and Deanne, Scott and Lisa, and their families.

PARK - Irvine William 1932 - 2020 Passed away peacefully on 1/02/2020.

Loving husband of Marilyn, adored father of Michelle and Neville (dec.), Debra and Howard, Neil and Veronica and Glenn.

Much loved Pop to Justin and Stacee, Lauren and Craig, Clinton and Tania, Carla and Craig, Josh, Hannah and Jack, Alana and Luke, Lachlan and Courtney, Callan, Ethan and Tayla, Gareth and Tyler, Josie and Ryan, and Baliley and Molly.

Adoring Great Grand Pop of Cory and Tayah, Braith, Zayde and Rylar, Liza, Jed and Louis, Neave, Carter and Ryder, Xander and Arlo, Harley and Parker, Kaia, Tate and Miller.

He will be sadly missed and in our memories forever.

Now at peace.

UNDERWOOD Heather Yarram Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Heather Underwood.

Heather was a tireless worker and unstinting supporter of our Club . A most respected life member and much loved character, we offer our sincere condolences to the Underwood family.

President, committee members and supporters YFNC

funerals UNDERWOOD. The funeral of Mrs Heather Margret Underwood will be commencing at 1:00 PM on WEDNESDAY (Feb. 5, 2020) at the Yarram Cemetery (Graveside ).

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sleep time breathing.

She said she was happy to hear that Nagel’s Chemist in Leongatha has a sleep technician, while another staff member was also training in the role.

“My feeling is, I didn’t know anything when I first sought treatment. It’s a bit hit and miss. People often have bits and pieces of equipment they no longer use,” Suzanne said.

“We’re hoping the support group will offer members the chance to swap parts.”

United seeks in The Star! Inverloch service FREE CLASSIFIED ADS TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER station backing ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 GOLF BAG. Titleist. Black leather. $40.

Ph. 0438 891 279.

BLINDS. x4. 2100mm drop x 90mm width. Duck egg blue. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0438 891 279.

SHOWER SCREENS. Ivory. All very good condition. $20. Ph. 0400 569 890.

TAPWEAR. Chrome. Basin, bath & shower. $50.

Very good condition. ph. 0400 569 890.

SWING SAW TYPE SAW BENCH. Table needs repair. motor seized. $25. Ph. 0407 322 564.

TABLE TOP PTD DRIVE SAW BENCH. Needs repair. $25. Ph. 0407 322 564.

LOUNGE SUITE. Danish deluxe. Aqua and cream.

Circa 1960s. $40. Ph. 0448 376 708.

FRIDGE/FREEZER. Sharp. 8cu ft 230L. Works well.

Clean inside. Looks okay. $1. Ph. 0448 558 988.

WINE/CHEESE FRIDGE. $10. Ph. 0400 048 247.

SET OF WEIGHTS. $5. Ph. 0400 048 247.

JUICING MACHINE. Cuisinmart. $20. Ph. 0400 048 247.

CERAMIC FERMENTING JAR. Large. $5. Ph. 0400 048 247.

BATH. Ivory. $10. Very good condition.

Ph. 0400 569 890.

TOWEL RAILS. x3. Ivory. $20. Very good condition.

Ph. 0400 569 890.

HEDGE TRIMMER. Ryobi electric. 60cm bar. $50.

Ph. 0429 803 440.

SLOW COOKER. $5. Ph. 0400 048 247.

COFFEE MACHINE. Breville. $7. Ph. 0400 048 247.

SURFBOARDS & BOOGIEBOARD. Aldi. x2 surfboards. 3 years old. $50. Ph. 0411 439 856.

PIANO. Upright. Needs toning and tuning.

On removal. $1. Ph. 5662 2344 or 0418 357 035.

VANITY UNIT. Timber. With ivory insert. Very good condition. $30. Ph. 0400 569 890.

BATHROOM CABINET. Ivory. Very good condition. $20. Ph. 0400 569 890.

ALUMINIUM WINDOWS. x6. Small house lot. $50 the lot. Port Albert. ph. 0429 333 303.

CHAIN. Block and tackle type. 500kg capacity.

Elephant brand. Suits lifting engines etc. Can deliver Leongatha area. $50. Ph. 0447 686 286.

AIR CONDITIONER. Centrex brand. cooling only.

3200watts. Designed to fit into window or wall and plugs into standard power point. Good condition. deliver to Leongtha area. $30. Ph. 0447 686 286.

Advertisements must be received at The Star by Friday 12 noon

*The Star reserves the right to refuse any advertisement

PRIVATE ADVERTISEMENTS ONLY - NO BUSINESSES Max. 2 advs. per week - Single phone number for contact NOTE: No advertisements for animals, birds or fish accepted

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YARRAM 5182 5780

SLEEP SUPPORT: Harry and Suzanne Himmelreich are keen to see a sleep apnoea group in Leongatha attract the attention of sufferers.

STAR OFFICE - 36 McCARTIN STREET, LEONGATHA EMAIL : bagabargain@thestar.com.au

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UNITED Petroleum has stepped up its campaign to build a service station in Inverloch, despite not having the support of Bass Coast Shire Council.

While council received three objections, council refused to support the project and it will now be decided at a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) hearing on March 20.

“For far too long Inverloch locals and visitors have been held captive to higher fuel costs than other towns with more than one service station,” a spokesperson from United Petroleum said.

“Without competition to drive prices down, the community is paying up to 10 cents more a litre, equating to an extra $240 a year for an average car filling up weekly.

“In fact on the day we launched our campaign – January 29 - the ULP difference between Inverloch and Leongatha was 11 cents a litre.”

The spokesperson said United Petroleum was a proudly Australian owned petrol retailer and discount fuel provider.

The spokesperson said United Petroleum had launched a Facebook and advertising campaign ‘Under the Pump: Fair Fuel for Inverloch’ in a bid to garner local community support so “voices can be heard to tell council to say yes to a second service station”.

The spokesperson said the page had received 80 likes and eight angry reactions, and reached almost 11,000 people in 48 hours and engaged 2700 people.

The service station will offer discounted fuel, convenience restaurant facilities, a Pie Face outlet, truck, bus, caravan and boat parking facilities.

It will enable people with boats, caravans, large farm machinery, trucks and buses to easily park and refuel.

The service station is strategically located on the outskirts of Inverloch at the corner of Inverloch-Kongwak Road and Bass Highway to take large trucks off local roads improving safety and reducing congestion in town.

The spokesperson said the multi-million dollar investment will create 80 to 100 construction jobs ranging from sub-contractors to professional services.

The service station will have five to 10 permanent staff.

“The overwhelming response to our campaign shows that hardworking families and local businesses in Inverloch want a second service station that will bring competitive fuel prices, jobs and new community facilities to the town,” the spokesperson said.

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AUSTRALIAN RECOGNITION: New residents became Australians when Bass Coast Shire Council hosted a citizenship ceremony on Australia Day. Monash MP Russell Broadbent read an official message from the Federal Government.

The citizens are Jacqueline Armstrong, Ferghal Armstrong, Barbara Baskerville, Vincent Baskerville, Michael Bladen, Dawn Boyd, Fybian Chakaodza, Elissa Di Vita, Modeste Dunne, Andrew Forrester, Kenneth Graham, Priyanka Gupta, Saurabh Gupta, Andrew Hunt, Michelle Jones, Jintana Khamsawong, Gary Middleton, Paul Mills, Benjamin Palmyre, Sephora Palmyre, Alfred Schembri, Angela Schembri, Tuakana Teteira, Travis Thompson, Emma Vinson, Xiaoxin Wan, Lakshika Warnakulasuriya and Carol Waters.

Mirboo North movie night a success THE hot weather was no deterrent last Friday, with around 350 people pouring into the Mirboo North Recreation Reserve to enjoy entertainment, activities and a screening of Frozen 2.

While various aspects of the event did not go ahead due to the weather, the Lions club, fire brigade, pony club, face painters, a water slide, a dunk tank and performers were all on site to entertain the friends and families in attendance.

The event was designed to bring provide fun and entertainment to the community and to celebrate Mirboo North and District Community Foundation’s 10th birthday.

“It went really well. It was about the community coming together and they certainly did,” event coordinator Mary Baker said.

“Everyone enjoyed all that was on offer. It was a great night.”

The CFA was on hand to assist those struggling with the heat throughout the event, hosing down the kids as they used the water slide and assisting with the dunk tank.

The heat didn’t last forever though, with a big downpour beginning as everyone sat down for the movie.

“We had some crazy weather. It was 42 degrees at the start then a downpour, but it still didn’t deter our lovely community,” Mary said.

“The people, our community coming together and supporting the event in extreme conditions was amazing.”

The movie went down as a major success, as COMMUNITY SERVICE: Members of the Mirboo North Night Owls CWA and the Lions Club put together a brilliant barbecue for guests to feast on. did the whole event.

Heifer sale reflects the great season A superb season and a scarcity of dairy beef LOCAL and repeat buyers bid freely for cross cattle saw vendors very happy with all st first cross heifers at the 31 Annual F1 prices.

Heifer Sale at VLE Leongatha yesterday Springing heifers made from $1250 to $2150, (Monday). while unjoined heifers made to $1400, but mostly The sale is a feature on local breeders’ calen- from $900 to $1150. dars, with 150 cross calved heifers, 350 joined Quality heifers with calves at foot sold up to heifers and 350 unjoined heifers offered. $2100.

ABOVE: The event was part of the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation’s 10th birthday celebrations.

LEFT: Many members of the community enjoyed the fun and games.

Milpara Community House WE’D love to get a variety of people who will commence on Monday, March 9.

If English is your second language, we have two are looking for work or under employed options: an evening class on Thursdays and/or a to a session on Wednesday, February 5 at morning class on Fridays. Bookings are required.

10am.

The Art of Story Writing will start this Thursday,

Why? Milpara is keen to develop and deliver meaningful opportunities to build skills - what might these look like?

We want to know what our community members need and how Milpara can support that need.

Would you like to learn French? Rachel would like to share and help people learn her native language.

Beginners is an evening class is Friday evenings and Next Step Saturday mornings. Pending numTIME TO RESTOCK: Russell Buchanan Michael Stevens (L) of SEJ and Owen Kin- bers, these classes will start this week.

(L) bought quality unjoined Angus Friesian dellan of LKD check cattle prices at the anWould like to improve your English or Maths nual F1 sale at VLE Leongatha. skills? The lovely Tracy is back as our tutor and class cross heifers from Rohan Beale for $1175.

February 6. We are also looking to introduce a new course Journaling and Blogging which will run on Tuesdays over six weeks commencing February 18.

Unfortunately, we have had to put Belly Dancing for Fun and Meditation on hold, but we would still like to hear from you if you are interested in these classes.

Don’t forget to express your interest for the variety of computer classes, Women’s Empowerment and Soul Nourishment Workshop, and Genealogy.

For further details or to make bookings please call the friendly staff at Milpara on 5655 2524.

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Help make someone’s summer THE Bass Coast Disabled Surfer’s Association events for 2020 are fast approaching.

Volunteers are now being sought to help make the day amazing and ensure all participants have an unforgettable experience.

There are two events coming up at Inverloch Surf Beach: Saturday, February 15 from 11am to 2pm, and Saturday, March 28 from 11am to 2pm.

Bass Coast DSA volunteer coordinator Fabio Contu said there are volunteer roles for people of all ages and abilities.

“There’s so much to do on the day to make sure everything runs smoothly. From the registration table, to beach marshalling, to catering and then of course being in the water and helping participants to have an awesome surf,” Fabio said.

“We are encouraging everyone and anyone to come on down, give us a hand, and help make someone’s summer extra special.”

Volunteers can register online via www.eventbrite.com.au by searching DSA Bass Coast Event.

For more information visit the DSA website www. disabledsurfers.org or find them on Facebook @ DSAinverloch

LEND A HAND: Volunteer with Bass Coast Disabled Surfer’s Association and give people an experience to remember.

Council to undertake heritage review SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is undertaking a review of buildings and sites within South Gippsland that were previously identified as having significant heritage value.

READY TO ROLL: Robyn Jones and Bella leave Toora for the ride.

Harness drives prostate message A GROUP of 12 harness drivers, a rider and an 87 year old walker were officially launched on a 74km trip over the Australia Day weekend by MP Harriet Shing.

All involved had some personal connection to one or more men with prostate cancer.

The group were fundraising for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and promoting the message for men to get their prostate checked regularly. To date the drive has raised $3400 however some donations are still coming in.

The fascinating parade of equines, ranging from a tiny mule to a large Clydesdale-x, proved an attraction to tourists and residents all along the Great Southern Rail Trail.

This gave the harness drivers a chance to talk about their cause and to collect donations.

The drive was warmly welcomed by the Great Southern Rail Trail Committee of Management, the multitude of other users sharing the trail, and the local organisations which helped with overnight stays: Leongatha Equestrian Club, Buffalo Community Centre, Bennison Adult Riding Club, and the Arthur Sutherland Recreation Reserve.

Most of the drivers and support crew enjoyed pre-ordered meals from local businesses along the route.

The rail trail’s outstanding views, shady environs, good surfaces and regular small towns were a big hit with the harness drivers who are asking to return again in future.

South Gippsland’s cooler weather and greenery were also hugely appreciated. Those who saw the echidna puggle were especially delighted.

Amusingly, the group’s smallest equine 10:1hh Shetland-x mule Yurrah UpsaDaisy, a local from Woorarra West with owner Fiona Mottram - was the only one to travel the last five kilometres into Port Welshpool and complete the entire length of the rail trail.

Other local participants included Robyn Jones from Yarram with Napier Park Black Bella and Kerry Winters from Nyora with ponies Penbayr Ribbons and Jestames Hollogram, and groom Jeanette White from Mirboo North.

The trip was auspiced by the Australian Carriage Driving Society and organised jointly by Southern Cross Harness Club and Eastern Vic Pleasure Harness Club.

These places were listed as part of a Heritage Study in 2004 but an update is now required to review and audit council’s current information.

As part of the review, council’s heritage officer will be taking photos from the street of houses across the region to compare with those taken during the previous study.

Anyone with questions or concerns is urged to contact council.

The officer, Eleni Courvisanos, said, “The previous Heritage Study identified over 1200 cultural heritage places across South Gippsland, including

buildings, structures, monuments, trees and sites of Aboriginal or archaeological significant. It will be interesting to observe the sites now, almost 16 years on.

“It is important that heritage places are appropriately recorded as they contribute to a region’s character and provide a valuable link with our past.

“We are keen to emphasise that this project is an update on a previous study and only previously identified places will be reviewed at this stage. If any further action is required, residents will be contacted directly.”

A copy of the 2004 study and a list of frequently asked questions regarding the project are available on council’s website: www.southgippsland. vic.gov.au/heritageproject

Businesswomen, this is for you MIRBOO North women are being given businesses.”

Ms Hicken said many of those businesses were the opportunity to receive seed fundrun by women. ing to launch their own business ideas, “As a community, Mirboo North has an entrethanks to online support network The preneurial spirit,” she said.

Rural Woman.

Applications close on February 14. Link: theThe funding will go towards weekly LIVE seedscheme.com.au/eoi2020 online mentoring and training in business and technology.

Access to a dedicated facilitator who will engage with the 10 women and support them to connect and develop a local support network.

A private social network connecting them to hundreds of rural women nationally.

24/7 access to hundreds of hours of recorded trainings in marketing, sales, financial management, product development, events, social media, mindset and business.

Mirboo North Business group’s Jaci Hicken applied for the town’s inclusion in the scheme, making it one of a handful of eligible places.

“I thought that it would be a great program to be able to share all the businesses and business opportunities we have in town,” she said.

“Being able to offer women-led business and entrepreneurs the opportunity to take part in national training, mentoring and support program will help all the community to build thriving lives and businesses in Mirboo North.

“Mirboo North is a vibrate community of 1600 people, with around 120 home-based

FIRE FUNDRAISER: Korumburra artist Amanda Frith is selling this artwork to raise funds for bushfire relief.

The abstract acrylic painting is on a canvas of 60cm by 60cm.

Anyone wishing to buy the work can contact her via email: amandafrith83@ hotmail.com.au

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• South Gippsland Bridge Club

Results for last week

Juniors wanted at Wonthaggi table tennis

WONTHAGGI’S recognised and popular junior coaching program recommences FIRST with a super 60.71 per cent was the ever this Thursday from 6 to 7pm with longconsistent pair of Deb Anglim and Jack Kuiper. time coach Bruce Harmer.

Friday January 31 at Inverloch – pairs North/South

Second with another strong score of 59.82 per All juniors between the ages of eight and 15 cent were Anne and Bruce Gibson. years will be made very welcome.

Third with a solid 56.55 per cent was the ever No previous experience is necessary and all improving pair of Clive Hope and Alan Johnston. equipment is provided.

Just turn up at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis CenEast/West tre (next to the netball courts on Korumburra Rd) First with an excellent 59.62 per cent were Dina Drury and Richard Moss, showing their at 6pm.

The B Grade competition (junior players) will prowess again.

Close behind was the skilled pair of Jean Bar- recommence late February or early March.

A new plan for pennant matches is commencbour and Greg Nicholson with 58.33 per cent.

Third with a competent 50 per cent were Anne Somerville and Wendy Edwards, a pair of our newer players cracking the pace.

Tuesday, January 28 at Tarwin Lower – pairs First with the great score of 57.41 per cent was the experienced pair of June Metcalf and John Cocking.

Second with a strong 56.02 per cent were the always reliable Faye Rowlands and Pat West.

Third with a fine 56.02 were the evergreen pair of Clive Hope and Frank Arndt..

Monday, January 27 at Meeniyan – pairs First with an outstanding score of 64.29 per cent and the score of the week were Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope.

Second with a superb 60.12 per cent was the stalwart pair of Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt.

Third with a fine 57.41 per cent were Katherine Smith and David Baggallay and Richard Moss and John French.

The club’s Annual General Meeting will be held at the angling club in Inverloch on Friday, February 14 at 11.30am.

Please make sure subscriptions are paid beforehand. Club Championships start in March.

Until teams are sorted A1 practice is on Wednesday nights from 7pm.

A2 and A3 practice is on Monday nights from 6pm (come any time).

The Access for all Abilities social program recommences on Thursday this week from 1pm to 3pm.

Social table tennis is becoming increasingly popular and the table tennis centre is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12 to 2pm for anyone to call in for a hit.

No previous experience necessary.

Wonthaggi Table Tennis Club is a club not afraid of change and looking forward to a fantastic 2020.

Teen to call Brazil home for a year KORUMBURRA Rotary Club recently farewelled Year 11 student Jorja Whyte.

The Korumburra Secondary College will undertake a 12 month Rotary Youth Exchange Program to Brazil, South America.

Jorja initially delivered a presentation to her local Rotary Club in Korumburra who then recommended her to the District 9820 Rotary Club to be an International Exchange student in 2020.

She then attended camps and meetings with Rotary District 9820 and with other future outbound exchange students and also current inbound students from Germany, Italy, Brazil, Finland, America and Denmark.

In December 2019 Jorja did her final presentation to the Korumburra Rotary Club where ALL tennis was washed out last week. president Richard Oldham, What a season it has been weather-wise. youth exchange officer Peter So many wash outs before Christmas and one Biggins, her parents Kamron again last week.

Ladders will remain the same due to the wash out with four rounds left to play.

Finals will be held on February 14 and 21.

Have a great week all

Tennis postponed in stormy weather

ing this month and will be up and running by late February.

A1 (six teams of two players) will see our top players mentoring our top juniors in a new A Grade on Wednesday nights from 7pm.

A2 will return on Monday nights as last season’s A Grade, and with some new players expected to meet the challenge of stronger competition.

A3 will replace last year’s A Reserve, and will have new players to Wonthaggi competition welcomed and making up the numbers.

This will be played on Tuesday nights from 6.30.

The hall will open at 6pm.

and Stephanie Whyte and fellow Rotary members wished her well for her big adventure.

Jorja has now arrived safely in her new home city of Belo Horizonte, about five hours’ west of Rio de Janeiro, and was warmly welcomed (bem-vindo) by her first host family with signs and much excitement.

Throughout the 12 month program, Jorja will communicate regularly with her parents, family and the club via email and FaceTime so all are able to enjoy the experiences with her and stay in touch.

On her arrival back in Australia, Jorja will attend one of the club’s fortnightly meetings at the Federation Art Gallery rooms and make everyone envious of her adventure filled 12 months.

The Rotary Youth Exchange Program promotes to build peace in the world one young person at a time and gives them untold opportunities to learn a new language, discover new cultures and become global citizens.

Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary Clubs in more than 100 countries.

To speak with a representative from the Korumburra Club contact president Richard Oldham on 0407 625 270 or secretary/youth exchange officer Peter Biggins on 0400 034 521 to see what exchange opportunities are available, and for more detailed information regarding Jorja Whyte’s first host family welcomes her the application process.

Don’t forget the club also to Brazil. welcomes inbound exchange students and would welcome the opportunity to speak with interested families about hosting an exchange student for a period of time.

Right, INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURE: (L-R), Korumburra Rotary Club secretary Peter Biggins, Stephanie Whyte, Jorja Whyte, Kamron Whyte and club president Richard Oldham at Jorja’s farewell.

Hospital redevelopment advances

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.

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SOUTH Gippsland Hospital has announced the successful tenderer for the construction of the new operating theatre and refurbishment of the maternity suite is Farnham Developments.

Farnham Developments Pty Ltd are based in Warragul and have extensive experience in local health sector projects such as Latrobe Regional Hospital, Heyfield Hospital and Central Gippsland Hospital in Sale.

Farnham Developments’ portfolio also includes a number of aged care facilities, community health services and medical centres in Gippsland.

The project had been delayed while additional funding was sought to accommodate a change in the Australian Standards that govern the size of operating theatres.

Funding for the project was the result of a successful application to the Victorian Government’s Regional Health Infrastructure Fund, and the project now includes a larger operating theatre in line with the new standards.

“Working together with Farnham Developments and our architects, SLAP, we will endeaPaul Greenhalgh (L) and Chris Trotman of vour to minimise the inconvenience and service South Gippsland Hospital at Foster inspect disruption to our local community during the conthe progress of the new operating theatre struction period,” hospital CEO Chris Trotman building project. said.

DONE DEAL: Signing the building contract for construction of the new operating theatre and refurbishment of the maternity suite at South Gippsland Hospital are Phil Farnham of Farnham Developments, the hospital’s Paul Greenhalgh and Chris Trotman, and architects Len Chapman and Angus McKay.

Love conquers all in Sri Lanka AN international love story of a relationship that overcame a social taboo is at the heart of a new book by Mirboo author, Ryle Moldrich.

Shanthy – meaning “peace” – is the name of a woman at the centre of a romance between a couple of differing ethnic groups – a unity forbidden in the story’s setting of Sri Lanka.

She is Sinhalese while her love interest, Lobo, is a burgher, a member of the ethnic group in Sri Lanka descended from Europeans.

The plot was inspired, in part, by Ryle’s personal experience. He is a burgher, of Dutch-German ancestry, born in Sri

Lanka and has called Australia home for 50 years.

“Everybody who writes fiction uses some of their experiences along the way,” Ryle said.

“The story evolved from what I learnt from a friend of mine who was Sinhalese and was in love with a burgher girl, and he had a lot of trouble.

“He went to Canada eventually and the girl stayed back in Sri Lanka.”

In the midst of their relationship, Lobo is sent from Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom and then moves to Australia.

The story takes a turn when his employer sends him to Sri Lanka to source land.

There, he crosses paths with Shanthy, 20 years after he left the country.

He was married with children living in Australia. She is divorced and a self-employed solicitor.

They fall in love again.

Ryle’s own story is intriguing.

In 2008 he was nominated in the Australian of the Year Awards in recognition of his community service.

He met his wife to be Susan three days after coming to Australia and the couple has been married for 48 years, with two children. Susan is involved with spinning and weaving groups in Mirboo North and Leongatha.

Shanthy is available at Mirboo North newsagency.

ETHNIC HURDLES: Mirboo author Ryle Moldrich has captured a cross-cultural love story in his book, Shanthy.

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THINK PINK: Wonthaggi ladies’ (l to r) Grade R/U Susan Jagoe and Pam Russell, A Grade winners Kaylene Hodgetts and Anne Walker; B Grade winners Carole Sartori and Anne Poulton, A Grade R/U Geraldine Prentice and Ivy Ruby.

Foster Tuesday, January 28 NORM Cooper (12) took the honours with 39 pts, from Robin Smith (20) 38 and Gary Cayzer (19) 38. NTP was Jack Appel.

Thursday, January 30 DAVID Lucas (18) was in red hot form to win with 46 pts. DTL were Les Warfe (20) 42 and Nifty Thompson (12) on 39. NTP’s were Nifty and Norm Cooper.

Friday, January 31 BERNIR Esser (26) won with 18 pts, from Peter Riedel 15 and Bernie Amesreiter 14. NTP’s were both won by Bernie Esser.

Saturday, February 1 MONTHLY Medal, Bruce and Rae Knee Trophies David Knee won the medal with 79-11-68, and B Grade went to Shane Corrie who had 92-1973 despite having 11 on the first hole. DTL were Graeme Watkins (9) 71, David Wright (8) 71, Nathan Lucas (14) 73 and David Lucas (13) 73.

NTP’s were Nathan Lucas, Trevor Jones, Colin Pulham, Larry Giddy and Bruce Knee.

Korumburra Women’s LAST Wednesday there was fine weather for Opening Day and the club expresses much gratitude to Parry’s Gift Store for continuing to sponsor this event and for their generous provision of lovely trophies for the day.

A Grade was won by Heather Grist, 87(19)68 and Barb Twite was runner-up, 97(24)73.

Betty Thomson won B Grade, 108(40)68 as well as the Monthly Medal, after a c/b with Heather. Gail Beer was not far behind with 105(36)69.

Lee Clements was the Scratch Score winner, with 87, after a c/b with Heather.

NTP’s went to Tina Prosser, 1st, Merrissa Cosson, 10th and Lynette McIvor, 13th.

BDTL winners were Beryl Brown/Marg Harper, 70 net, Kath Welsh/Shelley Snooks, 71 net, Lee Clements/Pam Eyers, 74 net.

Korumburra Men’s Tuesday, February 28 JOHN Wilson 44 points.

Saturday, March 1.

Monthly Medal A Grade winner Peter Van Agtmaal (13) 65 Nett, B Grade winner David Gow 68 Nett, scratch winner Paul Hopkins 76. NTPs: Brian Clasby, 7th Steve Rose and 13th Malcolm Garnham.

Leongatha Women’s Wednesday, January 29 ON a perfect day for golf 50 ladies took to the field to enjoy the conditions, 38 in the l8 hole stableford competition.

A Grade was won by Anna de Bondt (21) 37 pts, B Grade winner Louise Schache (31) 32 pts c/b, C Grade winner Bronwyn Debenham (36) 36pts.

D.T.L. Balls went to Chris Lay, Else Gedye

Sponsor Damien Leggo from Drummond Golf in Traralgon Korumburra’s Monthly Medal Winner Peter Van Agtmaal was happy to meet Welshpool winners Greg Wilkinson, Pap- (left) with club captain Tim O’Neill. py Pope, Damien Leggo, Dot Stait, Peta Barlow, Sue Brown and Jeanette Swann.

Colleen Touzel, Dot Stubbs 34 pts, Bev Reinhard, Trish Owen 33 pts, Wendy Parker and Libby Christison 32 pts c/b.

N.T.P. 14th Nan Meagher.

Of the 12 ladies playing in the 9 hole competition Marie Sands (33) 22pts was the leader, followed by Robin Smith, Elizabeth Seebeck 19 pts, and Glenys Day 18 pts.

A stroke round was played on Saturday, players also vying for the February Monthly Medal, and the clear winner was Lynda Bassett. Lynda had a lovely nett score of 68 playing off 34. Well done Lynda.

D.T.L. Balls went to Rebecca Thomas 71 nett, Jan Brownlie 72 nett and Anna de Bondt 74 nett.

N.T.P. 16th Jan Brownlie.

Leongatha Men’s ON Tuesday of last week Gordon Morrison had 39 points to win A Grade, John Housey won B Grade with 38 points, C Grade was taken out by Peter Stivic with 35 points and Lachlan Thomas won D Grade with 40 points.

Hilight of the day was a brilliant Eagle 3 on the Par 5 18th hole by Michael Thomas.

Nearest the Pins were Gordon Morrison on the 14th hole and Garry Friend on the 16th On Thursday 30th January 76 golfers contested a Stableford competition with Grant McRitchie taking the A Grade honours with 38 points, Jeff Brewer won B Grade with 36 points, C Grade was taken out by Marilyn Williams also with 36 points and Brain Fennessy won D Grade with 37 points.

Nearest the Pins were Doug Clemann on the 14th and Leroy Sharrock was only a metre away on the 16th to be NTP there.

On Saturday Matthew Bowey had an excellent nett 65 to win the Monthly Medal and A Grade events. Grant McRitchie continued his excellent form to take the B Grade honours with a nett 70 and Renato Monacella won C Grade with nett 67, as well as being Nearest the Pin on the 14th hole.

Leongatha Mixed Sunday 9-hole competition A GREAT Sunday for golf with 48 players competing for their teams with exciting results.

The best gross for the ladies was won by Dot Stubbs with a score of 44 while Chris Lever with 37 won the men’s best gross.

Dot Stubbs also won the ladies best nett with 44-8-36. Scott Sellings with 44-13-31 won the men’s best nett. NTP winner was Trevor Steer.

Mirboo North THURSDAY, January 30, Stableford Winner: M. Payne (10) 41. B Grade: R. Pentland (19) 40. DTL’s: R. Matthews (9) 40, J. Smeriglio (18) 40, T. Whitelaw (9) 37. Propin: M. Payne. Starters: 23.

Saturday, February 1, Stroke (Monthly Medal) Winner: R. Jenkins (22) 70. B Grade: R. Taylor (13) 72. A Grade: T Bradshaw (8) 73.

NTP’s: 1st D. Jerram, 4th H. Kerr, 6th A. Tay-

Wonthaggi Golf Club’s mixed champions, back (l to r) Andrew Hooten-Shandley, Chris Wilkinson and Jim Jordan; front (l to r) Chris Yann, Robyn Wilkinson and Wendy Jordan.

lor, 13th N. Whichello, 16th S. McInnes. DTL’s J. Kus (13) 73, S. Nair (27) 73, A. Soplakow (5) 74, S. McInnes (3) 74, J McFarlane (13) 75.

Birdies: 4th H. Kerr, T. Whitelaw, N. Whichello, 6th D. Taylor, 13th K. Clerks, 16th R Taylor.

Propin N: Whichello. Starters: 39.

Wonthaggi Women’s

sponsored by Riseley’s Transport.

The rain fell, which was fantastic for course conditions and the earlier field players took advantage in the dryer conditions. The later players not so much - this reflected in the scoring depending on whom you talked to.

Runners up on a countback from E Poole, J Hassett, B Beilby and B Collier with 113pts were P Challis, G Challis, C Gillespie and K Campbell.

The overall winners that have full bragging rights are M Robjant, S Marriott, J Carr and S Pearse with119pts, congratulations to all major winners.

Balls down the line went firstly to our unlucky countback losers E Poole, J Hassett, B Beilby and B Collier and also G McKinnon, T Ryan, J Redmond and G Ennoss.

Nearest the pins B Stubbs on the 8th and D Dwyer the 17th. The encouragement award with only a three out of four man side, G Miller, C James and M Luscombe.

THE opening Ladies Day for 2020 was a fabulous event, with 29 players enjoying a game of Canadian Foursomes.

Some lovely scores were returned on the day.

A Grade was won by Anne Walker & Kaylene Hodgetts 87 (14) 73 , narrowly from Geraldine Prentice and Ivy Ruby 90 (16) 74 .

B Grade winners were Carole Sartori & Anne Poulton 108 (30) 78 from Susan Jagoe and Pam Russell 101(22) 79.

NTP 2nd & 13th Anne Walker, 4th Robyn Wilkinson and Pro Pin 8th Dot Garry. The 17th was too tricky for everyone.

Yarram Women’s BDL: Dot Garry and Marg Ryan 75, Jan Beaumont and Jackie Loughran 77, Anne Tschiderer TEN ladies played a Par event on Tuesday, Januand Marg Johnson 77, Dawn Judkins and Irene ary 28.

Walsh 79, Sev Piasente and Robyn Wilkinson 79.

Glenda Knowles was the winner with a great Wonthaggi Men’s score of +1. Nearest the pin on 15 was Barbara Cox, target hole on first Jenny Nickell, and on 18, Sunday, February 1 COMPETITION type. Stroke M/M. Seventy six Lois Gronow.

Down the line balls were won by Barbara Cox players. 76. SR 72.

Winners: A Grade Ross Yann 65 and Medal, B -3 and Lois Gronow -4 on count back.

Next week’s event is Stableford.

Grade Phillip Studham 67, Looking ahead the ladies opening day is on C Grade Austin Copeland 66.

Tuesday, February 25 with a 4BBB Aggregate beNTP’s: 2nd Paul Brusamarello, 4th Keith Ridout, 8th Keith Ridout eight balls, 13th Kev- ing played. in Jamieson, 17th Sam Dennis and putting Jim Yarram Men’s Jordan.

HANK Van Lambaart (23) won his first stroke Ball Sweep: Rodney Gundrill 67, Kevin Jamonthly medal with an impressive net 67 on mieson 68, Mat Johnson 68, Ian Johnson 68, countback from Dan Dwyer (18) who got the nod Graeme Rodgers 68, Jason Satori 69, Sam Denin B grade and the unlucky Michael Hallett also nis 69, Gino Hennequinn 69, Michael Craven on net 67.

69, John Geyer 69, Jim Jordan 69, Bill Howard Noel Black (7) had another consistent round 69, Norm Burne 70, Peter Sullivan 71, Hootonto win A grade with net 71.

Shandley 71 and Cohen Van Der Velde 71C/B. Brock Dyke won the scratch award with 77 off Wonthaggi Mixed the stick. Down the line awards went to Michael THE Wonthaggi Opening Mixed Day was played Hallett, Peter Biggs and Jason Sander 70, Allen Baggaley 71, Joe Foat and Cliff Moore 72 and on Sunday with a great day being had by all.

There were two grades and A Grade winners John Movric net 73.

Ian Peel won the nearest the pin and a birdwere Chris & Robyn Wilkinson with a great score of 83 (12) 71, the A Grade runners up were Jim ie ball on the first, Joe Razinger seventh, Dave Blacker the money on 15 and Hank Van Lambaart and Wendy Jordan 95 (15) 80.

B Grade winners were Andrew Hooten-Shand- 18 and also the vets award on the day.

Paul McAninly (10) with 42 points won Tuesley and Chris Yann 96 (20.25) 74.75 from Norm day’s Stableford competition from John Banfield Burne & Anne Poulton 96 (18.75) 77.25.

NTP Men’s 13 Jim Jordan, Men’s Pro Pin 2nd 38 and Joe Razinger, Andrew Tatterson, Bob Graham Ryan, Ladies Pro Pin 8th Jan Beaumont, Hodges and Eric Greenaway all with 37 points.

Steve Papworth seven and Bill Reid 15 winLadies NTP 17th – still too tricky!

BDL: G and M Ryan 79.25, I and J Buardromo ning nearest the pins.

Peta Barlow was in good form with 22 points 81, J and K Geyer 81, Bill Fennell and Jan Beauin Thursday’s nine-hole event. mont 81.25.

Hank Van Lambaart 20, Gary Ward 19 and Woorayl Dean Summerfield 17 points on countback won Saturday, February 1 some fare.

THE Irish 4 Ball played on Saturday was kindly Allen Baggaley won nearest to the pin.

Korumburra’s B Grade and February Monthly Medal Betty Hank Van Lambaart won his first Monthly Medal at YarThomson and A Grade winner Heather Grist. The women ram with nett 67 while Noel Black took out the A grade on proudly show off their prizes from Parry’s Gift Store in Saturday.

Korumburra.

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NUMBER ONE: South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls runners-up (L-R) South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls best one game winwinners (L-R) Tony Heppleston (S), Pauline McWilliams Phil Wright (S), Ken McDonald (L), Hayden Cave (3). ners (L-R) Gwen Jeffrey (2), Michael Dady (3), Chad Zienin (2), Delia Cave (L), Peter Gratton (3).

(L), Bob Glogoski (S).

Buffalo WEDNESDAY, January 29. An enjoyable night of bowling at Buffalo with 13 bowlers.

Two games of 10 ends were played. In the first game after the 10 ends, a drawn game resulted between Ian Hasty, Danah Suckling and Joy Dyson and Toni Heldens, Gary Stirling and Charlie Tumino, nine all.

Another close game on mat two with Bill Wolswinkel, Carolyn Benson, Joyce Occhipinti and Illene Tiziani just beating Joe Occhipinti, Mary Tumino and Peter Tiziani, 11-9.

In the second game, good bowling saw an easy win to Ian, Danah and Joy beating Bill, Carolyn, Joyce and Illene, 18-9.

On mat two, although scores were level after eight ends, Joe, Mary and Peter beat Toni, Gary and Charlie, 8-6.

The night’s winners were Ian, Danah and Joy (DW), 10 ends; second Bill, Carolyn, Joyce and Illene (WL) 10 ends plus two shots; third Joe, Mary and Peter (LW), 10 ends even shots; fourth Toni, Gary and Charlie (DL), eight ends.

Social bowls, Wednesday, 7.30pm, Buffalo Hall. All welcome.

Inverloch AFTER round 12 of Mid Week Pennant, Division One is the only Inverloch team that looks assured of finals play.

Inverloch Division One met Corinella and eventually took the match, 14/66 – 2/60. Division Two met top placed Toora, losing by 12 shots, 2/57 – 14/69. Division Three (fourth place) played away to Fish Creek (sixth place) with both teams each winning a rink (0/8-2/28, 2/24-0/16), but it was Fish Creek that had the better loss, taking the match by 12 shots, 12/44 – 2/32.

Nineteen teams visited Inverloch on January 29 to contest the Davidson Builders sponsored triples event. The best first game went to the team of John Thornton (skip), Paul Davis and Steve Snelling with a score of 10 shots up. Arthur Newsome’s team (without Arthur) took out the best second game with a good score of 14 shots up.

Jamie, Peter and Ned took out the best third game with 12 shots up while the best last game went to Martin Hannaford (skip and SGBD singles champion), John Doucher and Doug Archer with a score of 14 shots up.

Three teams won all of their four games however Martin Hannaford’s team missed out. The runners-up, with a score of 68 points were Mick Yates (skip), Peter Shaw and Julio Marcolongo.

On a score of 75 points, and winners of the Davidson Builders sponsored Inverloch Triples event, were the team of Wayne Parks (skip), Norm Hughes and Bob Anketell.

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Thursday, January 30 urged many bowlers to stay home as only 16 bowlers attended the mufti social bowls event.

Two games were completed and the winner on the day was the team of John French (skip), Peter Dalmau, Kevin Woolstencroft and David Murfin with a final score of 34 points.

In Saturday Pennant, Round 13, Division One hosted the Korumburra club and recorded a 23 shot win, 14/85 – 2/62. Division Two Blue travelled to Leongatha and won the day, 12/48 – 4/40.

The Inverloch Division Two White team secured a 49 shot home win over San Remo, 16/91 – 0/42.

The Division Four team travelled to Leongatha where the match was called off due to inclement weather and both teams left with eight points each and no shots.

Division Five Blue faced off against Phillip Island White. In a nail-biter, the match ended in a tie, both recording 69 shots and sharing the 10 points on offer; the final score reading 9/69 – 7/69.

The White team met Phillip Island Blue team and took the match, 12/85 – 4/69.

Congratulations are extended to Martin Hannaford on becoming the South Gippsland Bowls Division’s representative in the State Men’s Singles Championship.

In the final, Martin came up against Stuart Cunningham (Phillip Island), playing for the honour of representing SGBD against West Gippsland Bowls Division for the right to represent Strzelecki in the State Finals in Bendigo during April. Martin finally took the match, 25/20 and the title of South Gippsland Singles Champion, 2019-20.

Leongatha TUESDAY pennant was a successful day with both teams having a win. Division One 14/78 vs Foster 2/59.

This puts them in to third on the ladder but with only seven points separating third and sixth, the next two weeks will be crucial. Division Two had a good win 16/19 vs Tarwin Lower 0/56.

Winners of Tuesday night’s business bowls were Edney’s Leongatha with Nesci Transport runners-up.

On Wednesday night Wayne and Vito bowled in the semi-final of the men’s champion of champion pairs but lost to Toora. On Thursday, ladies competed in the Ladies State singles. With temperatures reaching over 38 degrees, the second round had to be postponed. Good luck to Trish, Rosa and Ange who will finish the second round this Thursday at Korumburra. Saturday pennant was played in less than ideal conditions but we managed to play the minimum amount of ends to classify as a game.

Division One got up 14/49 vs Fish Creek 2/37 which keeps them in third on the ladder however less than a game separates second to fifth.

This weekend they play second placed Wonthaggi in what is sure to be a tight game.

Division Two went down to Inverloch 4/40 vs 12/48 however they have already wrapped up the minor premiership, unable to lose the top spot.

Division Four went down to Inverloch but scores and ladder had not been finalised at the time of printing.

On Sunday John Hall, Peter Spark and Brenton Hackett represented South Gippsland at the men’s regionals vs West Gippsland at Traralgon.

At the end of the day 12 players were selected to represent Strzelecki at Shepparton in April.

Congratulations to John Hall who was selected.

away in games played between showers in trying conditions.

Away to Loch, Division Three managed to play 65 ends to get a result. They won 54 shots to 51 with two rinks winning.

Division Four were away to Wonthaggi and played 57 ends, winning 66 shots to 47 with 2 rinks up and a draw -their first win for the season.

In round 14 both teams are at home; Threes to Lang Lang and Fours to Mirboo North.

February calendar events include Monthly Triples on Thursday 6th, Pairs Tournament on Monday 17th and ladies tournament on Wednesday 19th. Wear bowls approved uniform. Upshot 2.

Mirboo North HELLO Kookaburras. This week Division Four and Five played at home and managed to lose to Inverloch who were just better on the day.

Division Four won two greens and Division Five won one. The Division Three team were laughing well this week with a win over Lang Lang at Lang Lang.

The mid week pennant team played at home this week and had a strong win of plus 30 shots over Philip Island. Well done to our mid week mob. Keep laughing till next time, RG.

South Gippsland Bowls Division TWELVE players took part in the Men’s State Singles at Wonthaggi on January 19 and 27.

There were some high standard games with close scores.

The four semi-finalists were Martin Hannaford (Inverloch) playing Rod Olds (San Remo) and Stuart Cunningham (Phillip Island) playing Chris Windley (Corinella).

The final was between Martin and Stuart with Martin winning 25 shots to 20 in an entertaining contest.

Wednesday, February 5 sees the four night Champion of Champion Pairs conclude at Korumburra.

South West Gippsland Mid Week Group WINNERS: Tony Heppleston (s), Peter Grattan, Pauline McWilliams, Delia Cave.

Runners-up: Phil Wright (s), Hayden Cave, Ken McDonald.

One game winners: Bob Glogoski (s), Michael Dady, Gwen Jeffrey, Chad Zienin.

Thursday, January 30 mid week bowls was played at San Remo with 30 bowlers. On a hot day, the green was running true and well prepared.

We managed to play the first 12 ends. After lunch play was shortened to eight ends.

Next week mid week bowls will be played at Corinella. Be there 10am at venue for a 10.30am start. To register or for more information, contact Peter McWilliams on 5678 5974 the night before.

Everyone welcome.

Wonthaggi THIS week started off with news that John Lindsay has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal. John was a member of the Wonthaggi Bowls Club for a long time.

Mid Week Pennant saw Division Two travel to Meeniyan. Wonthaggi went down by six shots 7379. Division Three had a bye and a week off.

Wednesday saw 26 bowlers do battle with the winning team being Jan Jeeves, Chris Miller and skip Rob Aitken with plus 36 shots. Runners-up were Jim Mitchell, Peter Miller with Barry Dicker the skip with plus 31 shots.

Saturday Pennant is drawing to end of the season. Division One travelled to Phillip Island to do battle with the Phillip Island Blue team. Wonthaggi held their nerve and won, 77-69.

Division Two hosted Phillip Island at home.

The match was called off after 50-plus ends had been played, with Wonthaggi losing 36-68.

Division Three also played Phillip Island, with Wonthaggi winning, 64- 65. Division Four hosted Meeniyan, with both teams pulling the pin with the final score, Wonthaggi going down 47-66.

At the Ladies Invitation Day on Sunday, the winners were a team from Clayton with Lyn Tagell from Wonthaggi a fill-in with M. White, B. Sherren and skip J. Loyd with plus 21 shots.

This week we have our Turkey Triples. Next Sunday we have the Jimmy Smith Triples.

Barefoot bowls is going well. To play, turn up at about 5.30pm Tuesdays. The B Grade Championships sheet is on the board. Also the 100 up sheet needs more names.

Yarram MID week pennant competition continued with Yarram hosting Sale Blue on Tuesday, January 28.

With only two games to complete the home and away rounds, Yarram were looking for a win to consolidate their position on the ladder.

At the end of the day, rinks were shared with Yarram winning overall by four shots to remain on top of the ladder, one shot clear of Maffra in second position. The final game will see Yarram play Maffra at home. Saturday Pennant was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Saturday, February 8 pennant teams.

Division One, Yarram v Stratford at Stratford.

Manager J. Amos. Skip: J. Amos, P. Kiely, R. Proudley and J. Wilson. Car: J. Amos.

Skip: B. Reid, B. Penney, N. Tindale and R. Kerkvliet. Car: R. Kerkvliet.

Skip: T. Banik, G. Young, D. Mander and J. Lamb. Car: J. Lamb.

Division Two, Yarram v Sale Blue at Sale.

Manager N. Gore. Skip: W. Helms, N. Gore, K. Wadsworth and G. Dixon. Car: G. Dixon.

Skip: M. Flanagan, C. Hunt, T. Tymensen and K. Dawson. Car: T. Tymensen.

Skip: H. Clarke, B. McCall, D. Tindale and K. Mitchell. Car: D. Tindal.

Meeniyan TUESDAY, January 28 was an away game at Wonthaggi for Division Two. With two winning rinks and the score 79 shots to 73, this consolidates their place in the four.

Round 13 is an away game to Toora.

Our Tuesday and Wednesday, corporate bowlers are enjoying the competition and the sausage sizzle.

Saturday’s penultimate game saw both teams Winners of the Inverloch mufti social bowls on Thursday with 34 points were (L-R) David

Murfin, Kevin Woolstencroft, John French (skip) and Peter Dalmau.

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Mikaylah’s spirit shines through Gavin Stubbs FOR any young child, their second birthday and all the excitement surrounding it is a time filled with magic.

For Jackson and Chloe Moore of Cranbourne and their two-year old daughter Mikaylah, the surrounding days of that occasion presented an entirely new set of challenges that nobody should have to go through.

Three days before her birthday, Mikaylah was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Worse still was the fact that upon further diagnosis it was confirmed to be an atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor, known as ATRT. This is an extremely aggressive tumor and is difficult to treat.

As the tumor is positioned on the brain stem, removal via surgery at this early stage is not possible, as the brain stem affects nearly all our vital functions.

The preferred treatment option is to shrink the tumor first via six rounds of chemotherapy over a period of time.

If the tumor shrinks accordingly, doctors will look at operating to remove as much of it as possible.

While Mikaylah has gotten through her initial treatment as well as can be expected, the latest round of chemotherapy has taken more of a toll.

As the ATRT tumor is thought to originate from changes in a gene that stop tumor growth, Mikaylah has also had stem cells removed as there may

be a possibility of it being a hereditary condition.

At this stage, a projected hospital stay of 12 months, interspersed with home visits, is on the cards though this is all dependent on her condition.

Through all this adversity however, a picture emerges of a remarkably brave and spirited little girl, one who retains her cheeky smile and bubbly nature and continues to show fortitude and resilience beyond her tender years.

Her bright smile and laughter and a love of unicorns and Christmas lights serve as a reminder to family and friends of her effervescent nature which refuses to be dimmed by the challenges ahead.

As part of the Woolamai Cup meeting on February 8, the Woolamai and District Race Club, along with family friends and relatives, have banded together for Mikaylah and her family to raise as much money as possible to offset some of the ongoing costs for the family.

An auction will be held, with items on offer including photos of Australia’s champion mare Winx signed by trainer Chris Waller. Also available will be prints of last year’s Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate winner Lys Gracieux, signed by race winning rider Damien Lane, other racing memorabilia, award winning wines and meal vouchers for one of Cowe’s most popular eateries.

With parents Jackson and Chloe currently unable to work due to the time caring for Mikaylah, any money raised on the day will be of great assistance to the family and in turn Mikaylah as

THE first meet back from the Christmas and January break saw 114 keen athletes compete on Saturday at Leongatha Little Athletics.

they seek to find a way for her to return to health.

With new clinical trials ever evolving and possible treatments becoming available, as well as a loving family and the enduring spirit of a courageous little girl, the family are confident that Mikaylah will be home for next Christmas to see the lights that she so loves to see sparkle and to give her favorite unicorn a big hug.

While the Woolamai Cup meeting always proves to be a wonderful day’s racing full of action and excitement, the meeting will have achieved far more if the club can assist with its fundraising goal for Mikaylah and her family.

If you are interested in making a donation you can visit the family’s GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme. com/f/help-mikaylah-to-a-safe-andfast-recovery

SPARKLING SPIRIT: A fundraiser will be present at the Woolamai Cup on February 8 for courageous youngster Mikaylah Moore.

Despite the very hot and humid conditions, the Little Athletes set 150 personal best results.

This week a 50-metre toddler race was introduced for all the younger siblings not yet old enough to compete.

The track was lined with athletes and parents cheering on the junior runners for the first time.

Due to the popularity and anticipation from the young athletes, the toddler race will be held each meet.

U6 girls: Lucy Collier 100m 27.82, 50m 12.47, long jump 1.82, Scarlett Howard 50m 15.71, long jump 1.13, Chelsea Launder 100m 22.63, 50m 11.42, long jump 1.64, Liberty Murdoch 100m 22.86, 50m 11.86, Calista Santilli Rhoden 100m 28.96, 50m 14.26, long jump 1.47.

U6 boys: Caleb Anderson 100m 22.80, 50m 11.21, long jump 1.96, Van Glenn 100m 30.04, 50m 14.56, long jump 1.14, Stuart Hancock 100m 26.87, 50m 13.61, Long jump 1.85, Oliver Ramsbottom 100m 23.95, 50m 12.51, long jump 1.65, Angus Rowe 100m 24.10, 50m 11.66.

U7 girls: Jordyn Browne 100m 25.23, 50m 12.21, discus 5.10, Arli Edwards 100m 21.91, discus 5.64, long jump 2.02, Emma Murphy 100m 28.71, discus 5.90, Arya O’Malley 100m 21.89.

U7 boys: Archie Beavis vortex 8.58, Lloyd Calder 100m 21.64, 50m 10.69, vortex 9.80, Louie Thomas 50m 11.79, long jump 2.11, Kade White vortex 12.30.

U8 girls: Mackenzie Evans turbo javelin 7.78, Caitlyn Goodwin 700m 4:44.25, Alice Haw turbo javelin 4.67.

U8 boys: Oliver Bolge 100m 18.21, high jump 1.01, Oliver dunlop shot put

3.57, Mack Katz 100m 20.98, Keagan Koedoot Shot Put 5.07, Aiden Launder shot put 5.24, Archer McRae 100m 22.24, high jump 0.65, Declan Russell 100m 21.16, 700m 3:25.96, high jump 0.75, Taysen Smith 100m 22.29, 700m 3:41.82, shot put 4.38.

U9 girls: Khloe Falls 100m 18.79, 50m 9.64, turbo javelin 5.59, Beau Glenn 100m 18.76, 50m 9.34, 800m 3:45.84, turbo javelin 5.45, Eve Hansen 100m 18.17, 50m 9.38, turbo javelin 9.90, Samantha Heneghan 50m 16.50, turbo javelin 2.86, Lacey McRae 100m 21.44, 50m 10.38, 800m 5:14.42, long jump 2.45, Amy Stevic 100m 21.59, long jump 2.27, turbo javelin 5.20, Remy Turner 800m 5:28.53, turbo javelin 5.98.

U9 boys: Kayden Campbell 100m 17.43, 50m 8.83, 800m 3:38.32, Lachie Grimes discus 12.09, High jump 0.95, Raidyn Harrison 100m 17.97, 800m 3:21.71, high jump 0.95, Leo Van Rossen 800m 5:02.38.

U10 girls: Rachel Denbrok 100m 18.14, 50m 9.00, discus 10.53, long jump 2.80, Charlotte Evans long jump 3.02, Lacy McNaughton 100m 19.68.

U10 boys: Lincoln Falls 100m 19.22, Lukah Jefferis 800m 3:51.94, long jump 3.01, shot put 5.67, Jed Matheson long jump 2.82.

U11 girls: Isabelle Egan high jump 0.85, Georgia Hutchinson discus 9.93, high jump 1.07, Leah Mark high jump 0.85, Abigail Van Rossen discus 11.62, Clara Wilson discus 10.75.

U11 boys: Jacob Bolge 50m 7.92, 800m 3:13.62, Will Campbell 50m 8.77, Manning de Gooyer 800m 3:44.27, Patrick Frayne 100m 16.02, 50m 8.38, 800m 3:09.70, Tejamshu Gaddam javelin 14.80, Cohen Harrison 800m 3:19.33, javelin 8.36, Sam Kreutzberger javelin 12.04, Lincoln Russell 100m 20.79, javelin 12.08, Blake Thoonen javelin 14.93.

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Another successful parkrun The voices of volunteers provide great support LAST weekend 146 people ran, jogged and walked the course, and representa- throughout the run with their encouragement and the touch of the finish token. tives of four different clubs took part.

We welcomed 15 first-timers.

The visitors were from Inverloch, Grand Ridge Rail Trail, Maribyrnong, and Traralgon.

Congratulations to Christie Nelson on her 50th parkrun and Brylie Hamilton on her Junior 10.

They both had wonderful support from family and friends to celebrate their great achievements.

Moray Skilling powered home to collect the first token on his 331st parkrun with a time of 20:16.

Georgia Hamilton was the first female over the line on only her third parkrun with a time of 21:28.

Congratulations also to 11 people who recorded new personal bests - Georgia Hamilton, Tim Piggott, Rylan Bell, Paul Carter, Gemma Berkett, Brigid Kennedy, Katie Hamilton, Marnie Whiteside, Fay Sinclair, Joseph McDonald and Thomas Kaldvee.

One day we would all like to run up that heartbreak hill with grace and elegance instead of holding a grimace.

Koonwarra parkrun is truly one of our favourite places on earth.

Its friendly people, beautiful nature and connectedness of the community nourish us.

Every time we run here we feel we receive a new lease on life.

There is no doubt the Koonwarra Parkrun will continue to provide a sense of peace and happiness to participants each weekend.

Have a great week everyone. See you all at the picnic table. Awesome Amy will be your RD MILESTONE MAKER: Parkrun participants were on hand to help Christie Nelson celagain next week. ebrate her 50th run at Koonwarra.

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Gormandale v Devon THE Devon team travelled over the hills on Saturday to take on Gormandale at the Jack Maskery Oval.

Devon captain David Coulthard won the toss and sent the Gormandale team in to bat.

In humid steamy conditions Jack Gay and Welles Jenkins opened the bowling and had the ball swing around all over the place.

Gormandale lost their two openers in the first over and then dropped away really quickly and were in all sorts of trouble at 3/2 after six overs.

J Foenander and Henley dug in and took the score to 20 before Gormandale lost 5 for none and after 19 overs were 7 for 20.

Gormandale stalwart Gav Foenander stuck around and finished on 12 not out but the innings was soon over at 42 after 26 overs.

Devon’s bowlers all made a contribution with Welles Jenkins finishing with 3/4, Jack Gay 2/4, Ben East 2/8, David Coulthard 2/10 and Ash Radford 1/4.

It should be noted Tate Chisholm and Cohen Hanning bowled well without any luck.

Devon opened the batting with Taylor Reid and Jack Gay and finished the required runs within four overs.

Taylor finished on 24 not out and Jack on 18 not out.

Final scores Devon 0/44 defeated Gormandale 42.

Devons next game will be this Saturday, February 8, at the Alberton West Rec Reserve and all welcome.

ON THE TRACK: Yarram footballers kicked off 2020 preseason training last week.

Demon chatter - preseason Current players are encouraged to attend and BEFORE bringing everyone up to speed with our club news, I must express our new players and thirds are also most welcome.

The thirds will commence training this deep sadness at the passing of Heather Wednesday afternoon at 4.30.

Underwood.

The next netball try out session will be Sun-

The matriarch of the Underwood family was a club stalwart for many years and has fostered several generations of Yarram footballers.

She was an immensely popular club life member and she will be sadly missed by many.

We send our condolences to the Underwood family.

Football and netball training is off and running.

A good turnout on Wednesday saw the senior squad get underway under coach Justin and on Friday night a brave battalion of netballers enjoyed a solid hit out despite the extreme heat.

Football training is at 6pm on Mondays and Wednesdays but this week the footballers will TOP of the table Aikido, suffered a shock loss to train on Friday instead of Wednesday due to sixth-placed Sumo last Wednesday, but still reHeather’s funeral. mains two points clear of second placed Kendo.

Twilight tennis Results

Judo: Lachlan McLeod (fill-in), Kathryn Hands, Larry Davies (fill-in) and Cheryl Pritchard 4/33 def Kung Fu: Hamish Clark, Kelly Deeringer, Glen Fink (fill-in), Julie Kee (fill-in) 2/26.

Laido: Rob Flanagan, Fiona Mallett, Danielle Danuser and Sam Fink 5/34 def Salut: Gert Schepers, Jenny Foat (fill-in), Angie Hamilton and Sue Bland (fill-in) 1/21.

Sumo: Neil Jerimiaha, Peter Muir, Marg Ford and Robyn Knight 4/29 def Aikido: David Cooper, Bill Bodman, Gabby Yong (fill-in), Les Ford 2/21.

Ladder Aikido ...................................... 51 Kendo ...................................... 48 Kung Fu ................................... 48 Laido........................................ 41 Judo ......................................... 36 Sumo........................................ 35 Salut ......................................... 19 Karate ...................................... 14

YARRAM FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB FOOTBALL AND NETBALL TRAINERS Yarram Football netball club is seeking football and netball trainers.

We are seeking team orientated and positive people to join our highly trained and dedicated team of trainers.

We will support the right candidates to become accredited and also welcome certified trainers.

We are especially looking for week night trainers (Tuesday and Thursday) but would welcome Saturday trainers also.

Please contact Club President Anthony Rodaughan on 0408574915 or through the clubs facebook page.

day, February 9 at 11.00 am at the courts.

Practice matches are currently being organised with a major hit out against Leongatha planned for March 28 at Leongatha.

The newly rebadged Yarram Junior Football Club is firing along under the energetic leadership of Leigh Roberts and Matt Earles and their committee.

The Yarram Junior Football Club will closely align with our senior club and change their strip to our red and white guernsey.

Like many other unfortunate sports clubs in the district the May Pavilion was recently broken into with considerable damage done to the building.

It seems like nothing was stolen as the wouldbe thieves were only interested in cash.

Wellington Shire is working hard with our

club to rejuvenate the playing surface of the main oval.

Many can attest that the surface was not up to scratch for much of last season and the quality of the grass cover lead to us not getting a final at our facility.

Fortunately the Rec Reserve committee, our Club Executive and the Wellington Shire are working together to treat the surface, top dress it and re seed it.

Our club’s season launch will be held - in conjunction with the junior club sign up day - on Sunday March 1.

This will be a family fun day with live entertainment, a barbecue lunch and the hilarious dinosaur races to keep everyone entertained.

Earlier in the day the netballers will enjoy a clinic run by international netball star and Australian Diamond Julie Corletto who played 52 tests for Australia and was part of three world championship victories.

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U12 girls: Brydee Shanks javelin 8.87.

U12 boys: Froley Anderson 800m 3:18.58, Shot Put 9.98, triple jump 7.65, Charlie Collier triple jump 7.17, Billy Horskins shot put 7.30, triple jump 7.81, Jack McNaughton 50m 7.89, triple jump 9.42.

U13 girls: Cecily de Gooyer 100m 15.74, javelin 11.00, triple jump 7.89, Kahlyn Van Rossen 200m Hurdles 45.48, javelin 8.77.

U13 boys: Ryan Collier 100m 17.54, shot put 6.34.

U14 boys: Mia Burt 200m hurdles 36.62, triple jump 8.78, Maddi Campbell 100m 16.12, shot put 5.56, triple jump 8.30.Sienna Cruickshank shot put 6.54, Pallas Lamers shot put 6.29.

U15 girls: Georgia Hamilton 300m hurdles 1:03.74, 800m 3:04.05, shot put 7.35, triple jump 8.50.

U15 boys: Mitchell Bath 100m 13.10, Xavier READY, SET, GO: The Leongatha Little Athletics U9 boys take their marks for the 100m Bolge shot put 8.80. sprint.

Greenough family legacy can’t be imitated Peter Quilty Pearcedale’s Greenough clan is a closeknit operation that has been a recipe for greyhound racing success for more than 30 years and they’re not changing a winning formula.

“It’s got to be a team effort,” Jackie Greenough said.

“It’s never a one-man or one-woman band, that’s how we roll.”

Greenough – along with husband Kel, daughter Angela and grandson Brad – have prepared numerous topliners and their latest, Often Imitated, will line up in the Group Two Backmans Greyhound Supplies Cranbourne Cup (520m) on Saturday night.

Often Imitated, who posted a slick 30.16sec heat win, has drawn the coveted ‘red’ alley (box one) in the $50,000-to-the-winner final.

She was the second-fastest qualifier behind Ultimate Bling (29.97sec), who is prepared by Carol Westerlo from Clyde.

“She’ll need to hold her ground early… These races are never easy to win, but she’s the consummate professional,” Greenough said.

Often Imitated has won three times in seven

attempts from box one, and they were her first three starts from that draw – all at Sandown and in excellent times (29.64sec, 29.44 and 29.40).

Often Imitated, affectionately known as Sally, will be contesting her fifth group race final.

She won last year’s G2 McKenna Memorial, and was also in the 2018 G2 Laurels (fourth), 2019 G3 Cup Night Sprint (seventh) and 2018 G3 SA Oaks (fifth).

In all, Often Imitated has raced on 40 occasions for 18 wins, four seconds and three thirds, with stakes totalling $153,843.

Owned by loyal New South Wales-based clients Tyrone Whittington and Greg Sprod, Often Imitated was bred by legendary NSW greyhound figure John Finn.

“A few years ago, we had a discussion with Tyrone and Greg about diversifying the breeding lines from which they were purchasing,” Greenough said.

“Subsequently they bought a couple of pups out of former staying great Sweet It Is, one of which is Often Imitated.”

Sweet It Is started 65 times for 23 wins, 16 seconds and six thirds, with prizemoney of DOG: Trainer Jackie $944,945 – making her Australia’s sixth-highest DOMINANT stake earner. She also registered four G1 wins, all Greenough with Often Imitated following over staying trips. their Cranbourne Cup heat victory.

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Stony Creek runs strong midweek Daniel Renfrey HUNDREDS took to the Stony Creek Racing Club last Thursday for its midweek race meet, pushing through the heat to watch seven entertaining races.

The club implemented its hot weather policy as 500 people at the club as well as trainers, jockeys and horses attempted to cope with the blistering conditions.

“We made sure we had buckets of ice water, plenty of water for guests, trainers and jockeys and hoses for the horses,” club CEO Sarah Wolf said.

“It was an exciting day of racing with a good mix of trainers and jockeys entertaining and winning in each race.”

The midweek event was the club’s fourth meet since late December and added to what has been a successful season so far, with each person in attendance enjoying the day.

No issues were experienced throughout, and the track performed well, impressing trainers, jockeys and the many owners who made the trip to witness the races.

“It was a great midweek racing day and we were very well-attended by owners who came to

watch their horses. Around 180 of the 500 people were owners,” Sarah said.

“There were no problems and we didn’t get any complaints about the track or anything else which is a good sign.”

The midweek event also allowed for the club to converse more with trainers, as there were not as many things to look over for the board.

“We’re able to go around and assist trainers in midweek meets,” Sarah said.

“We went around and gave the trainers ice blocks and had a good chat with them which is always nice.”

The club’s next meet is Publicans Day on Wednesday, February 12, which includes a huge punting competition.

Winners of each race were as follows: Race one – Lucente, jockey Jack Martin.

Race two – Hortense, jockey Tom Stockdale.

Race three – Think Poised, jockey Lucinda Doodt.

Race four – Governer Landy, jockey Jake Noonan.

Race five – Stravain, jockey Ben Thompson.

Race six – Schweinsteiger, jockey Dylan DREAM RUN: Schweinsteiger made a great run to the line to win race six, the Meeniyan Dunn.

Hotel Handicap, with jockey Dylan Dunn timing the run perfectly.

Race seven – Black Sea, jockey Brian Park.

(L-R) Brendon Martelli, Meeniyan, Kasey Fontaine, Canada, Kate Martelli, Meeniyan, and Marcus Brickle, Fish Creek, find some shade at the Stony Creek races.

DRIVING FORWARD: Despite selling his prized Ford GTs recently, Kongwak’s Geoff Taafe will retain his passion for fast and rare cars for the rest of his life.

Car collector’s passion drives on Daniel Renfrey AN avid fan and of rare Ford motor vehicles, Kongwak’s Geoff Taafe has had a passion for cars for as long as he can remember.

The 75-year-old car collector sold the last of his rare Ford GT’s in mid-December but ensures his passion will always remain.

“I’ve loved fast cars all my life and I will for the rest of my life as well,” Geoff said.

Strapper Hayley Crane is about to take the winner of Race 5, Stravain, off for a well earned “I’ve had some of the best cars throughout my drink and wash down in the hot conditions. time, it’s been good fun.”

Geoff’s interest in cars took off when he was young, as he became a fan of the Ford supercar teams.

He then started collecting some of the rarest Fords and other makes as he grew older.

“Mercedes, BMW cars, Fords you can’t get now, I’ve been lucky to get my hands on some of the best,” he said.

“We’ll never, ever again in our lives see those models of cars.”

Geoff’s decision to sell his beloved vehicles came as he realised the need to pass them down as he grows older.

Including them in a huge garage clearance sale in December, he was prepared to see them go for the right price.

“The GT’s usually go for 100, 000 plus. You can’t buy them now; they’re top of the range.”

“All you need to do is listen to the engine to see why.”

While he is now in his older years, and with his prized possession Ford GT’s sold on, Geoff won’t be able to roam the roads of South Gippsland in the unique machines anymore.

This doesn’t mean he won’t think of it though, with memories of this still firm in his mind.

“When they get going and the engine gets revving, that’s when I love them,” he explained.

“Just getting in and going for a drive in them by yourself, it gets my heart racing.”

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Gatha U18s record strong win THE Leongatha U18s played Traralgon at East Campus after the game was transferred from the Inverloch turf after due to water seepeing under the covers.

LOCKED IN: Murray Moor of Hazelwood North prepares to drive a delivery there for the taking.

Goannas grab great win Bailey retired for a well-made 40 soon after found the edge for wicket keeper Gibson to snare THE Gippsland Goannas over60s cricket team arrived at Andrews Park in the drinks break (20 overs, 77 runs) and Murray a catch, Warrandyte were reeling at 4/27.

Warrandyte continued to battle but could only Moore and Neil Meredith took the score to 99 in Churchill for their game against the War- the 26th over when Merro was out for 11. crawl to 5/82 at the completion of their innings. randyte Veterans at the weekend.

The Goannas will travel to Alexandra to play The momentum stayed on and the Goannas The visiting skipper won the toss and inserted the Goannas on a wicket which was difficult to play shots safely on.

Ken Bailey and Ray Smith opened the innings watchfully, with just six runs coming from the first four overs.

They then managed to take the score to 61 in the 13th over, when Smith was bowled for 26.

finished with 169 runs.

Ian Southall opened the bowling from the southern end and soon had Warrandyte on the back foot, hitting the stumps in his third over.

The score sat at 1/8 early.

Lanigan had bowled from the northern end, and he too hit the stumps soon after.

Batsmen continued to fall and when Bacchetti

the Research over60s team next Sunday.

The Goannas over50s team traveled to Coburg to take on the second-placed team in the First Grade Saxon Shield dompetition.

They batted first to reach 7/193 from their 36 overs and Coburg made 3/197 from 34.4 overs, with Jones and Ian Freshwater each taking a wicket.

South Gippsland veterans battle for bragging rights THE Leongatha South Gippsland Kookaburras and Koo Wee Rup over60s teams have a strong relationship, so when they met at Koo Wee Rup on Sunday it was going to be for bragging rights as to who was the best local team.

With both teams having 13 players, it was decided before the game that batsmen would face 25 balls and then retire to ensure everyone got a hit.

After losing the toss, South Gippsland were invited to bat.

On a slow Koo Wee Rup ground the Kookaburras began terrifically, with their first five batsmen all retiring after 25 balls. Rob Francis 21 ret, Warrick Hayes 13 ret, Peter Little 26 ret, Brian Mitchell 26 ret and Gary Adams 24 ret.

This meant the score was 121 before the first wicket fell.

The Koo Wee Rup bowlers kept toiling and started to take the occasional wicket before the Kookaburras ended their innings on 5/178.

Wicket-takers for the Demons were Ron Milnes (2/14), with Peter Bradwell and Jack Ingram taking one wicket each.

Koo Wee Rup began their innings and were in early trouble at 2/7 with Gary Adams and Rob Francis opening the bowling. Things didn’t improve from there on out, with the Kookaburras bowling well and seeing Koo Wee Rup finish with 7/159. Wicket-takers from the nine bowlers used were Gary Adams (2/16), Rob Francis (2/18), with peter loos and Peter Falls getting a wicket each.

After the game there was much derision and banter about how the gentlemen’s agreement worked over the day but in over60s cricket we like to see games go the distance and scores be close at the end, which explained the Demons’ change of heart.

Man of the Match awards went to Ron Milnes MAN OF THE MOMENT: Kookaburras Man of the Match Rob Francis receiving his and Rob Francis. award from ex-Korumburra and current Koo Wee Rup player Bob Phillips.

Traralgon won the toss and batted, losing wickets regularly, with only Zak Russell (53) and Campbell Peavey (26) making runs in their score of 160 off 46.3 overs.

Leongatha’s bowling was led by Ben McRae who bowled 10 overs and five maidens, taking 4/22, and Jarvis Harvey, an LDCA U14s player who took 3/23 off seven overs in his first U18s game.

Leongatha opened with Rohan Slade and Andrew Lloyd in his first game for Leongatha.

Rohan was caught for six at 38.

Joel Brann joined Lloyd but at 46 Andrew was caught for 32 (two fours and two sixes).

Darcy Hume joined Joel Brann and they had added 35 when Darcy was run out for 11.

Billy Manicaro replaced Hume and he and Joel took Leongatha to victory at a score of 3/168 off 35 overs with Joel remaining 91 not out (eight fours and three sixes) and Billy remaining 14 not out.

Traralgon’s Kayleb Pearce finished with two wickets.

A great run chase and a good victory for the boys who have been thereabouts in all their games, winning three of six games and just missing the finals.

This is the first year the U18s have played without the U16s and it has worked well.

Gatha downed

by Warragul in close affair THE Leongatha U13s took on Warragul at Outtrim with the ground in excellent condition after the rain on Saturday.

Warragul won the toss and batted first with Addison Cumming (17) and Caleb McIntosh (19 ret) opening the batting.

Tom Fawcett joined McIntosh after Cumming was bowled and made 50 retired.

Jack Walsh made 11, Joseph Simpson three, Benjamin Allsop retired 14.

Warragul finished on 3/149 off their 40 overs.

Leongatha bowlers worked hard but couldn’t quite stop their opponent.

The Leongatha boys settled into the chase after lunch, with Tadgh Gannon and Mitch Croatto opening the batting.

They lost Mitch Croatto, caught for one, and Aydan Williams joined Tadgh.

They batted well; adding 61 before the second wicket, Tadgh run out for 34.

Aydan was caught for 28 at 83, Heath Wommersley was caught for 17, Ryan Harris caught for three, and Harry Scrimshaw run out for three before Max Areco was run out without scoring, Ethan Smith was caught for two at 8/141.

With nine runs needed off two overs, George Mc Causland was bowled without scoring and Rhys Newman was run out off the last ball with Harry West remaining 30 not out.

The team finished all out for 146.

Tom Fawcett took 4/18 (on top of his 50 retired) with a wicket to Benjamin Allsop and Keegan Freilander and four run outs.

The Leongatha boys batted well again and there is some good talent coming through but for them to go to the next step in their careers they must work hard on their fielding.

The running between wickets was a lot better and their attitude on the ground was impressive as they showed plenty of respect for the opposition and umpires.

Next game is February 16 at Traralgon, with three T20s making it a big day of playing, umpiring and coaching.

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LDCA into grand final DISPOSING of Traralgon for just 64 in 33 overs at home, the LDCA representative side has booked a spot in this year’s grand final.

Gatha opened proceedings at their recreation reserve, with Huitema and Clark putting together a seemingly strong partnership.

Stockdale and King managed to break this partnership for Traralgon though, and the home side then hit a speed-bump.

Newman and Perry could only make a total of two between them and when Ryan Williams was dismissed for 10, LDCA were seeing danger signs.

Keily (10) and Geyer (15) were able to steady the ship for a brief time, but this didn’t last long and the hosts were eventually all out for 89.

Fortunately for Leongatha, the bowling attack, namely Tim Wightman, was fine form.

Traralgon openers McMahon and Lehner could only make 13 runs between them before being dismissed by Keily and Ryan Williams, and Wightman then stamped his authority.

He disposed of the whole Traralgon middle and bottom order, including top scorer Chapman (16), resulting in a low-scoring 10/64 total for the visitors and ensuring LDCA booked a spot in the grand final.

They will now travel to the Yinnar Recreation Reserve on Sunday to take on Sale-Maffra in what should be an entertaining matchup.

With the team in strong form and boasting many weapons with the bat and ball, their chances are strong.

A GRADE DIVISION 1 Glen Alvie v Town 0/53 Town – 1st INNINGS No Batting results supplied, Extras (nb 2, w 0, b 0, lb 4).................. 6 Total 0/53 (16 Overs) Bowling: S De Silva 7-0-0-19 (1nb), J Hull 4-0-0-18 (1nb, 1w), J Hales 2-0-0-3, B Thomas 1.4-0-0-7, DI Magana Arachchige 1-0-0-2.

A GRADE DIVISION 2 Kilcunda-Bass 4/111 v Foster Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNINGS C Davidson c & b M Allott ................ 47 D McMahon c M Jones b J Bright ..... 15 J Tregear c & b H Griggs ................... 24 P Palmer c M Jones b P Doran ........... 10 J Adamson not out................................ 6 A Larcombe not out ............................. 1 Extras (nb 3, w 0, b 5, lb 0).................. 8 Total 4/111 (48.3 overs) No Bowling Results supplied.

Koonwarra L/RSL v MDU 1/12

BEAUT BOWLING: Tom Keily was in superb form for LDCA in their matchup with Traralgon, taking 3/16 in a strong 10-over spell.

MDU – 1st INNINGS S Arnup lbw b J Kennedy .................... 3 HB Waduge not out .............................. 4 N Eddy not out ..................................... 5 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 0).................. 0 Total 1/12 (6 overs) Bowling: J Kennedy 3-1-1-5, B Davison 3-1-0-7

B GRADE

Alistair Jenkin was disappointed with his effort at the crease for Traralgon, making a duck and being caught by Ginnane.

Foster v Nerrena 5/139 Nerrena – 1st INNINGS: A Harrison 73, S Murphy 10, B Martin 6, S Sparks 8, JL Kelly 14*, A Khan 2 Bowling: P Jervies 2/32, J Chaseling 2/39, K Davy 1/25, S Roffey 0/28, B Davy 0/3

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Junior Scoreboard LDCA Under 16s - January 18th & 25th Workmens Club all out 128/36 v Korumburra Phillip Island 8/134 v Leongatha Town Green Koonewarra RSL def Leongatha Town Gold Forfeit Foster 8/98 v Inverloch LDCA Under 14s - January

East Nerrena 1/71 v Leongatha Town 7/82 Korumburra Blue 6/72 v Imperials 3/94 OMK 2/118 v Koonwarra 7/65

West Phillip Island Bye Inverloch 4/74 v Glen Alvie 5/44 Wonthaggi Club 0/124 v Korumburra White 6/74

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Cowes Kor Turf Butch West Leon Turf

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Grade A2 Kilcunda-Bass v Foster Poowong-Loch v Imperials

Ryan Williams contributed well on Sunday as Leongatha qualified for the representative grand final, scoring double figures with the bat and taking 1/12 with the ball.

Rain puts a dampener on cricket STORMY weather ensured Saturday’s wicket for the Tigers.

LDCA LADDERS Arnup, Waduge and Eddy made 12 runs be- A Grade - Division 1 cricket action could not go ahead, with Foster..............54 almost all games called off due to the tween them for the Demons as they took on the OMK ............110 1.7751 Kilcunda-Bass ...48 Cougars, with Kennedy getting the one wicket for Nerrena.........108 1.5360 Inverloch ........42 conditions.

Town ..............84 1.6525 Poowong-Loch .. 42 Some matchups in each division saw a bit of action however, with players eager to take to the pitch whenever an opportunity arose.

This was short-lived though, with teams struggling to get through more than a couple hours of play.

Town managed to get through 16 overs at the crease away to Glen Alvie in A1, scoring 53 runs while losing no wickets.

De Silva, Hull, Hales, Thomas and Arachchige all had a bowl for Glen Alvie but could not grab a wicket before the rain picked back up.

Two games saw some action in A2, with Kilcunda-Bass making 4/111 against Foster and Meeniyan making a quick 1/12 away to Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL. Davidson opened for the Sharks at home, making a strong 47 runs before being dismissed.

He had support from Mcmahon (15) and Tregear (24) while Palmer, Adamson and Larcombe also saw some time with the bat.

Bright, Allott, Griggs and Doran all had a

Koony, dismissing Arnup with an LBW. Nerrena taking on Foster away from home was the only match which progressed in B Grade, the visitors making a total of 5/139 before play was called.

Ashley Harrison made a brilliant 73 runs for Nerrena, clearly leading the way for his side as they put runs on the board between the threatening weather.

Jervies (2) and Chaseling (2) took multiple wickets for Foster.

Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL bowled Korumburra out for just 52 runs away in C2, with Hoekstra, Thomas, Collins, Stanley and Lindsay sharing the wickets.

Cozzio, last in the Cobras order, made the most runs for his side with 19.

The Cougars sit on 1/21 heading into Saturday.

Phillip Is. ........80 Club ................78 Inverloch ........62 Korumburra ....24 Glen Alvie ........6

1.2827 1.2209 0.8755 0.5150 0.3462

A Grade - Division 2 Imperials ......106 Koony L/RSL....96 MDU ..............84 Poowong-Loch ..60 Foster..............54 Kilcunda-Bass 12

2.0608 1.6288 0.7474 1.3642 0.7831 0.3425

0.7029 0.7440 0.7700 0.6059 Glen Alvie ......30 0.4930 Imperials ..........6 0.4428

C Grade - Division 1 Phillip Is .......110 Club ..............102 OMK ..............90 Nerrena ...........72 Koony L/RSL....66 Korumburra ....60 Inverloch ........24 MDU ..............12

1.9458 1.1996 1.6667 0.8111 0.9874 0.8825 0.4883 0.5682

C Grade - Division 2 B Grade - Division 1 OMK ............114 Phillip Is. ......100 Korumburra ....92 Club ................90 Koony L/RSL....80 MDU ..............60 Town .............60 Nerrena ...........54

2.4097 .7591 1.9895 1.7317 1.3590 1.0343 0.9108 1.0207

Club ..............104 OMK ............102 Town ............102 Phillip Is .........84 Kilcunda-Bass ...48 Koony L/RSL....36 Poowong-Loch ..36 Korumburra ....30 Glen Alvie ......18

2.2679 1.7632 1.2343 1.8662 0.9198 0.7551 0.6719 0.4450 0.5142

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FGC Outtrim Inv Turf Scorp 1 Meeniyan East Campus Won Rec

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Courts closer as twilight comp begins Daniel Renfrey LDNA’s twilight netball competition will start tonight, with its court redevelopments on track for a late March finish.

The competition is set to take place on the Parrots courts as redevelopments to their main courts continue, with the ladies kicking things off.

Court redevelopments began on December 9, as the LDNA works to become compliant with regulations set out by Netball Australia.

“Previously the courts were too close, and the fences were too close as well,” Anna Patterson said.

“We’re becoming compliant with regulations and working toward a safer environment for everyone who takes part. It should all be finished at the end of March; things are progressing as expected.”

The association is looking forward to the official start of its annual twilight competition, with the availability of the Parrots courts ensuring it will go ahead.

Four lady’s teams will do battle tonight, with the mixed competition starting next week.

“We don’t usually get a lot of teams at this time because the football and netball clubs start training, but we definitely have enough to go ahead,” Phil Smith said.

“A lot of people join for the social aspect of it.

It’s a fun atmosphere.”

This atmosphere is what makes the twilight tournament such a hit, with members of the community coming in each year to enjoy a social game of netball with their friends or family.

This year is set for some intriguing play, with multiple women’s teams and mixed teams set to do battle.

“People have an opportunity to play with friends and the mixed gives girls an opportunity to play with their boyfriends or husbands. We’ve had some mother-daughter and whole family teams as well,” Phil said.

“People might use it to get back into netball as well. It’s rewarding.”

With their court redevelopments on the right track and the twilight comp ready to go, LDNA is undoubtedly set for a big 2020 season.

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O SCHEDULE: (L-R) The LDNA’s Anna Peterson, Emma Smith, Angelique ON Dunlevie and Phil Smith have been overseeing the court redevelopments and are D ha happy with its smooth progress thus far.

The LDNA’s court redevelopments started on December 9 and should be completed in late March, ensuring the association will be compliant with Netball Australia’s guidelines for a safer environment.

Twilight netball will begin tonight for the LDNA, with players young and old having the opportunity to refine their skills heading into the season and with new players having the The LDNA looks forward to hosting many more exciting games on its new courts come March. opportunity to learn the game.