The Great Southern Star - January 18, 2011

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Crash carnage • Up to 30 cattle die • Driver recovering

POLICE are still investigating the cause of a truck crash at Boorool last Thursday that transformed a serene paddock into a devastating sight.

Up to 30 cattle were killed when the truck ran off the Strzelecki Highway and came to rest on its side in the property of farmer, Eric Dowling.

The driver, a man from Loch, was seriously injured but is now at home after spending two days in Royal Melbourne Hospital. Police have not ruled out the highway – windy at the point of the crash – as contributing to the crash.

Emergency crews are pictured attending the scene, while dead cattle lay in the paddock (far right).

Report, page 3.

Price hike to hit

By Chris Brown

STRUGGLING South Gippslanders are expected to place greater demand on charities, with grocery prices likely to rise as a result of floods across Australia.

The availability of fruit and vegetables could be hindered by floods in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales – food bowls of the country.

But with floodwaters still receding, the full effect of the natural disasters on food supplies will not be known for some time.

St Vincent de Paul Society’s Leongatha Conference president Josie Bleeser said when fruit and vegetable prices increased, South Gippsland’s

most disadvantaged would be affected.

“Everything they need is going to go up and they’ve got a limited amount of money coming in,” she said.

“There’s no way they can increase that amount of money; they can’t work overtime or anything like that.

“They will have to use their money on the cheaper less nutritious food such as pasta and donuts.”

St Vincent de Paul would be helping long-term in the flood recovery.

“I think people will realise Queensland is more than just a holiday destination, it provides a lot of our food,” Ms Bleeser said.

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services, co-ordinator Geoff Clarkson, said people needed fresh food the most.

“It’s really a bit hard to gauge how it will affect people until we get them coming in,” he said.

At Michael’s IGA supermarket in Leongatha, customers have been advised to expect availability problems with mangoes, beans, seedless watermelon, continental cucumber, sweet potato, zucchini, avocado, lettuce, ginger and capsicum.

Transportation issues will also affect availability.

Fresh food supervisor Domenic D’Agostino believed the number of unavailable foods will increase.

“You play it day by day. The fruit and vegetable industry is day by day; it’s not week by week,”

he said.

Rain in Queensland over the past few weeks was already causing food supply problems before last week’s floods.

“Availability is going to be the biggest problem, as effectively local markets in Victoria are trying to feed New South Wales and Queensland with stock,” Mr D’Agostino said.

“It means they’re trying to split the atom too many ways and that is affecting local pricing.”

Banana supplies will also tighten up as ripening and storage rooms in Victoria are empty.

“The transportation issue is not just in fruit and vegetables,” Mr D’Agostino said.

Continued on page 8.

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Fiery food market SUNDAY’S Fire Ready Road Show and Inverloch Market was as much about ďŹ re preparedness as ďŹ ne food.

Inverloch CFA captain Alan Williamson, whose crew was there to make sure people took the â€˜ďŹ re ready’ message seriously, said it was all about getting people to “clean up their propertiesâ€?.

“People need to know the ďŹ re risks that are in their town and around their own homes. We’re trying to get the message out that they do leave early on severe ďŹ re days and don’t stay to defend their properties,â€? he said. “That’s where 90 per cent of lives are lost.â€?

Mr Williamson said the CFA can’t tell people to leave their houses in dangerous conditions and “at the end

All ďŹ red up: Inverloch CFA members, back, from left, James Clark, Sean Hubbarb and Donald Tipping; front, Kathy and Kori Stewart.

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Market boom: ďŹ ne weather and perfect conditions made for an ideal Prom Country Farmers Market at Foster on Saturday.

The day featured wine-makers of South Gippsland with four in attendance.

Pictured from Waratah Hills Vineyard at Fish Creek are Neil, Megan and Judy Travers.

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Dramatic rescue at race

By Matt Dunn A MAN swimming in Sunday’s Cape Paterson Aquathon was brought back from the brink of death by lifesavers, paramedics and doctors.

Cape crusaders: Cape Paterson Surf Lifesavers, two Wonthaggi doctors and competitor and paramedic Deb Reilly were all part of the team that helped resuscitate the man.

The drama occurred after the swim leg of the event, when the Cape Paterson man collapsed at the beach and stopped breathing. He was resuscitated before being flown to the Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne.

Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club president Dean Manns said he was “immensely proud” of the efforts of his team, who were first on the scene.

The young lifesavers worked in tandem with competitor and paramedic Deb Reilly, and two Wonthaggi doctors, who were also at the event.

“Our lifesavers are all trained to do that. They’ve all been through bronze medallion and their awards after that.

Some of those people were instructors and assessors,” Mr Manns said.

“If something like that is going to happen, that is the best place for it

Crash still a mystery

By Isaac McCallum THE cause of a truck crash in which up to 30 cattle died last Thursday remains unknown.

A Loch man was seriously injured and many cattle killed after a cattle truck left the Strzelecki Highway and came to rest in a paddock at Boorool.

The 41-year-old truck driver was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital after his truck left the highway when attempting to negotiate a turn as he was driving towards Mirboo North.

Senior Constable Alan Piening of the Bass Coast Highway Patrol said the driver sustained serious neck injuries, but returned home after spending two days in hospital.

SES crews from Leongatha, as well as the Ruby, Berrys Creek and Leongatha CFA were present at the scene.

S/C Piening said the cause of the accident was still unknown as police weighed up all possibilities.

“At this stage we still can’t say for sure. We still haven’t had a chance to talk to the driver,” he said yesterday (Monday).

“It’s likely that it was caused by a combination of factors. We’ll continue investigating the road con-

ditions, load and all other factors.”

Eric Dowling owns the paddock where the truck landed. He said the road has been the site of many accidents due to its rough surface.

“They were going to straighten that bend about 30 years ago and never did. But it’s not so much the bends that are dangerous but the surface. Truck drivers are always saying it’s really rough,” he said.

Mr Dowling had 12 of his fence posts ripped out when the truck careered through.

S/C Piening will be considering whether the 72 cattle on board the double decker truck contributed to the crash.

Police were forced to call vets at the Tarwin Veterinary Group in Leongatha to put down cattle that had not died in the impact, but were already close to death.

Vet Gerhard Labuschagne was sent out to the scene at 8.20am, around an hour after the incident occurred.

“My role was to decide which animals needed to be destroyed and to ensure the safety of everyone around,” he said.

“It was not a pretty sight. Some of the cattle suffocated while others died of heat exhaustion.”

Some cattle were still alive two hours after the

Pitching in: farmers joined with emergency services to help clear the accident scene.

incident but were struggling in the conditions.

“It wasn’t a good day to be stuck in a paddock. All of them had high temperatures. Some couldn’t even be read on a thermometer,” Dr Labuschagne said.

The vet could not put a figure on how many had survived the accident, but identified that 25-30 were dead or destroyed when he left the scene.

S/C Piening said the highway was not particularly dangerous.

“It wasn’t wet, so it couldn’t have been slippery and the corner looked all right to me,” he said.

VicRoads acting regional director Ian Inglis agreed the bend was not to blame and said safety was a driver’s responsibility.

“Hilly terrain in parts of South Gippsland means there are many winding roads with tight bends, including the Strzelecki Highway,” he said.

“VicRoads encourages drivers to take care at all times and drive to suit the conditions of both the road and the weather.”

VicRoads has also developed a program to reduce truck rollover crashes. The Heavy Vehicle Rollover Prevention Program provides organisations with information to run their own training and awareness presentations for staff.

Police are concerned

with the number of deaths and serious injuries on Victoria’s country roads so far this year.

Early investigations indicate that speed, fatigue, alcohol and unsafe overtaking are all likely to have contributed to the state’s road toll, which stands at seven. This time last year it was at eight.

Three of these fatalities have been recorded on country roads.

There have also been 64 serious injuries on roads in regional Victoria in the first 12 days of the year.

Deputy Commissioner Kieran Walshe said drivers needed to remember the risks that country roads pose.

“Our country roads are still incredibly busy. People are still returning from holidays, and with that comes impatient drivers,

delays and people travelling on unfamiliar roads.

It can be a recipe for drivers taking risks,” he said.

“We haven’t had a good start to the year, with seven fatalities.

“Although we’re coming to the end of one of the most high-risk times of the year on our roads, we won’t be letting up on road safety. We won’t be tolerating unsafe, speeding and dangerous driving. It’s for everyone’s sake – it will save lives.”

to happen. A couple of the lifesavers are ambos in training and they’re at college at the moment.

“We haven’t heard anything since the man took off to hospital. But when he left it was looking good for him. He was communicating, he was breathing and conscious. From that point of view, the resuscitation was certainly successful.”

Mr Mann could not say how long the rescue took, but it was an allhands-on-deck scenario, with “several members involved, taking over the resuscitation process from each other so that no one gets too weary”.

“I’m immensely proud to be involved with this club and its members. These young people give up their time to come and do this. A lot of them have given up a whole week recently to train others. I’m just so proud to be involved with people like this,” he said.

Veteran police member Tony Tomada, who was on duty at the event, said the young team of lifesavers deserved the highest praise.

“Make sure you mention the efforts of the lifesavers. They did a great job,” he said.

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Kitten cruelty alarms carers

By Tessa Hayward TWO kittens were found in a dumpster bin in Leongatha last Wednesday.

It is unknown how long the eight-week-old kittens had been there.

Owner of South Gippsland Mini Skips, Ray Evison, found the kittens as he was collecting rubbish.

“There is no way they could have jumped in by themselves. Somebody deliberately put them in there,” he said.

The bin was more than four feet high and was plastic, so the kittens’ claws were not able to grab at anything.

The kittens are now in the care of South Gippsland Animal Aid volunteers, Heather and John Bentvelzen.

“We have had to flea and worm the kittens as well as giving them a good feed,” Mrs Bentvelzen said.

The couple has seen many cases like this before and has always managed to find good homes for deserted kittens and cats.

“These kittens will be sold after they have been desexed and microchipped, for about $80,” Mrs Bentvelzen said.

The Bentvelzens are worried about what happened to the rest of the litter of kittens as there are normally more than two kittens in a litter.

The manager of animal shelters, RSPCA Victoria, Allie Jalbert, said unfortunately this sort of incident happens a lot.

“We see all sorts of deplorable things and we see it way too often,” she said.

Abandoning an animal is a criminal offence which could lead to 12 months in jail or a $14,000 fine.

“The easiest way to prevent litters of kittens being dumped is to de-sex your cats,” Ms Jalbert said.

This will decrease the number of unwanted cats in Australia.

“Kittens are living animals, they feel everything. The most humane thing to do is to hand them in to an animal shelter during working hours if they are unwanted,” she said.

Dumped kittens: South Gippsland Animal Aid volunteer Heather Bentvelzen with the kittens found at the bottom of a bin.

Who will be South Gippsland’s top citizen?

THE leading citizens in South Gippsland Shire will be announced in Leongatha tomorrow night (Wednesday).

South Gippsland’s 2011 Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year will be announced at the Gala Australia Day Awards Ceremony in the Leongatha Memorial Hall on at 7.30pm.

The evening is free and all are welcome to attend and show their appreciation for the outstanding contributions made by these nominees in a wide range of community pursuits.

The evening’s program will be punctuated with a musical interlude and followed by refreshments afterward.

“It’s always a lovely evening with such a sense of goodwill,” council’s Australia Day co-ordinator Jeannie Hicks said.

“Members of the nominating groups attend as well as friends and families of the nominees and general members of the public. It’s a great prelude to the seven local Australia Day events held around the shire the following week on Australia Day.” Celebrations will be held at Arawata, Foster, Kongwak, Leongatha, Meeniyan, Mirboo North and Tarwin Lower. Details of the times and locations can be found in the Council Noticeboard advertisement in this issue.

More than 300 people are expected to hear the inspirational, energetic, enthusiastic and entertaining Sally Browne, who will address the Australia Day celebrations as an Australia Day

Ambassador at McIndoe Park this year.

Sally’s story is inspirational in what she has achieved in her lifetime.

She came from humble beginnings to designing high fashion, to high altitude adventures in the Everest region.

Currently she is mentoring the next wave of business leaders, being founder of the Business World Young Hero’s Award. She is involved with “Community Capitalism”, converting milk bars into hip organic cafes and unused buildings into creative spaces for young people.

Close to Sally’s heart is the time she spends with a special group of young women known as “Girls without Mummies” (young women whose mothers have died).

Leongatha singer Josh Gardiner will entertain, leading the community in singing the national anthem.

Mayor Cr Warren Raabe will preside over the citizenship ceremony in which several South Gippslanders will become Australian citizens.

A range of free children’s activities will be offered, plus face painting, jumping castles and more.

A free barbecue breakfast will be offered thanks to the generosity of the Leongatha Lions, Leongatha Apex, Girl Guides and Leongatha RSL SubBranch Inc. The event begins at 8.15am in McIndoe Park, corner of Bent and Turner streets, Leongatha.

See the full list of award nominees on pages 40 and 41.

Inspirational speakers

FORMER primary school principal Peter Vanzuyden, will tell the fascinating story of his parents’ lives during the Pound Creek Australia Day celebration.

Abe and Lydia Vanzuyden migrated to Australia after surviving war torn Europe in amazing circumstances and Peter will talk about that, as well as their assimilation into their adopted country.

The event starts at 11.30am at the Pound Creek Fire Brigade. The South Gippsland Brass Band will provide the music.

In other Bass Coast Australia Day celebrations, the community of Kernot will donate all proceeds from its breakfast to the Queensland Premier’s Flood Appeal.

Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Tony Ware, will speak at the breakfast in the Kernot Hall from 8am.

Shane Hills of Koko Black chocolate stores will be the ambassador at the Wonthaggi breakfast at 7.30am at the union arts centre and Andrea Penrose will be the guest speaker at the Inverloch celebration at 10.45am, where the U3A choir will sing. This will be at the RSL in Bolding Place.

Full details of Australia Day in Bass Coast Shire are at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au

Developers first THE development of former railway land in Leongatha will most likely be left to private investors.

The owner of the land, State Government agency VicTrack, had said its representatives would meet South Gippsland Shire Council early this year to finalise negotiations for the sale.

But council chief executive officer Tim Tamlin

said council wants to see the land developed, but did not have funds allocated for such a purchase now.

“Council may decide to buy it and develop it, but supporting childcare services may take priority. Sometimes it’s good for council to buy things because that can be the catalyst for development, but council’s role is traditionally not a developer, he said.

“But this is something council needs to discuss.”

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Hospital delay prospect allayed

By Jane Ross THE change of State Government won’t delay the rebuilding of Leongatha Hospital.

And the Leongatha Secondary College could well be funded this year for its new school.

Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said this on Thursday.

Gippsland Southern Health Service CEO Gary Templeton, said he expected, but was not concerned by, the prospect of hospital construction delays caused by Victoria having a new government.

But Mr Ryan told The Star he could not see that the state election was any valid reason to delay the project.

As the Member for Gippsland South, he said the “enormous community contribution” to the new hospital was “at the front of my mind” and he would do whatever he could to ensure building goes ahead as planned.

The previous State Government allocated $1.5 million this financial year for planning and design. Construction of the $12m stage one is due in 2011-12, with stage two following in 2012-13.

Mr Templeton confirmed last week that GSHS has applied to the Federal Government for funding for capital works that aren’t included in stage two, such as facilities for allied health.

“The Federal Government has indicated the outcome will be known no earlier than 2011,” he said.

McMillan MHR Russell Broadbent, cautioned that the Federal Government had received applications totalling $12 billion for its allocation of $1.8 billion for capital works for hospitals.

Mr Ryan said funding for a new Leongatha Secondary College was a decision for Education Minister Martin Dixon, but he had made “strong representations” to his colleague on the college’s behalf.

“I’ve outlined the complete history of the development of the (Leongatha) education precinct and highlighted the irony that the secondary college community has not benefited from an otherwise wonderful initiative and the school community is suffering considerably being host to other initiatives,” he said.

Mr Ryan was referring to the new specialist and primary schools.

The latter is ready to open for the new school year.

Mr Ryan described it as “spectacular”.

“I’m absolutely thrilled for the school community and the region generally that we have such a magnificent addition,” he said.

Asked if the new secondary college might be funded in stages, Mr Ryan said it could, but the first stage would cost between $10 and $11m “and that’s significant money”.

He pledged to continue making representation to the Education Minister.

“We have a powerful case,” he said.

Mr Ryan said he is thoroughly enjoying being in government even though it is an “enormous challenge”.

As well as being Deputy Premier, he is the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Bushfire Response and Regional and Rural Development.

Nevertheless, he said he wants his constituents to be assured that his first responsibility is “to those who have put me here”.

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Sister act: twin sisters Shannon and Stacey Van Sambeek had a great day out at Inverloch beach.

No sun, but still fun INVERLOCH beach was a hive of activity on Sunday, despite largely overcast conditions.

The lifesavers, firmly entrenched now in their new club house, were busy patrolling the beach looking for trouble as families splashed about in

the water.

On the beach, things were more sedate, with many beachgoers preferring to spend some quality time with a good book.

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Flooding crisis touches Family cut off by floodwater FORMER Korumburra identities Kevin and Meryl Cousins shifted to Queensland last year.

As it has turned out, it’s a good thing they did.

In the lead up to the floods that ravaged Queensland, Kevin and Meryl had arranged a holiday to Bribie Island with their daughter Kerryn Elliott.

Kerryn and her family live at Burpengary, which is north west of Brisbane.

Her brother Steve, who runs a surf shop in Wonthaggi, explained what happened.

He said the Elliotts reached Rainbow Beach with their caravan, but then found themselves cut off by floodwater, which also prevented Kevin and Meryl from joining them.

From the stranded caravan at Rainbow Beach, Kerryn took a call to evacuate the family home in Burpengary.

There was nothing she could do.

Kevin and Meryl could. They were able to go to the house and rescue precious memorabilia.

But then, they found they couldn’t get back to Bribie Island, so they stayed the night in Burpengary.

Late last week, the Elliotts were still stuck at Rainbow Beach and Steve said he had no idea when they’d be able to leave.

“They’re all all right and that’s the main thing.”

Inverloch residents Keith and Rhonda Cousens were delayed in the town of Warwick with Toby and Lyn Leppin of Bena. The four had been in the state competing in a national yachting event

Empathetic action: the people of Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay have launched an appeal to raise funds for flood stricken Queensland. The campaign was initiated by the committee of the Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall. Collections can be received at general stores in both towns. Hall committee member Anita Booth and her grandson Rory made a donation. and were driving home when flood waters hindered their journey.

“We just had to spend an extra day at Warwick because they had closed all the roads out of the town. But we did not see a lot. We only had to drive through about 100m of foot deep water on the road so we were only inconvenienced by it,” Mr Cousens said.

Korumburra resident Denise Trani lived in Queensland in 1974 and experienced the horror of the state’s floods that year.

“It’s heart wrenching to see it happen again but the impact is much greater this time round and I wonder whether people have got the strength to get through it,” she said.

“Because it’s such a vast area, peo-

ple have family and friends that have been able to help them before, but now they’re all in the same boat. The need for volunteers is overwhelming.”

“I can remember the smell of when you were cleaning the mud up.

The smell was just rancid,” Ms Trani said.

“I feel useless and I would love to be able to help because I know what they are going through and it’s not going to be easy for everyone.”

Meanwhile, Jill Carmody of Jetset Leongatha, said so far, no one had cancelled holidays booked for Queensland.

She said those currently on holiday there have made alternative arrangements and cut their break short.

Lending a hand: Leongatha Safeway store manager Glen Johnston, back, gets the barbecue going with assistant store manager Travis Busch last week. Safeway raised money for Queensland’s flood victims with a sausage sizzle. The sausages were jumping off the barbecue as locals were keen to help out in any way they could. Next week, the supermarket will be holding a staff luncheon to raise more money.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - PAGE 7

locals away from home River rises before Michael’s eyes Help flood victims THERE are plenty of ways to help flood victims at Michael’s IGA.

By Jane Ross THE sun was shining in a clear blue sky in Brisbane on Wednesday, leaving Michael Reda to wonder at the surreal sight of the Brisbane River rising – and rising.

One minute he was standing on Albert Street in the CBD and an hour later, the street was closed.

Mr Reda lives and works in the city of Brisbane.

He grew up in South Gippsland and went to Leongatha Secondary College. He’s the second son of Ralph and Sherree Reda of Inverloch.

He described the flood scene in Brisbane as “surreal”.

That and extraordinary. On Wednesday morning, he was on the east side of the river watching incredulously as a restaurant called Drift Café lived up to its name.

The eatery has a floating pontoon and, as Mr Reda gaped, the pontoon lost its mooring and went hurtling down with the flood waters which were so high, the pontoon smashed against the new Go Between Bridge. The bridge wasn’t damaged but the pontoon was ruined.

“The river’s still rising,” he said as he waited for its expected peak early in the afternoon.

“I can’t believe how fast it’s going.”

The sunny day was less frightening than the previous one when heavy rain added to the sense of foreboding.

Mr Reda said it was strange to see the river continuing to rise even though it wasn’t raining.

“The city’s a ghost town,” he said, “there

Move on: Michael Reda in Brisbane’s Albert Street, with Margaret Street behind him. After this photograph was taken, the police asked him to leave the area. are sand bags all around.”

He and his colleagues at Queensland Health were evacuated on Tuesday as a safety measure and some of his workmates were unable to get home because the Bruce Highway was cut.

Mr Reda was called in again on Wednesday, to check on the computers but said he wouldn’t be at work for the rest of the week.

Asked if people resented the fact that the Brisbane River was flooding because of water released from the Wivenhoe Dam, Mr Reda said on the contrary; they were grateful the dam was there because without it, the floods would have been a lot worse.

“It has helped enormously.”

He’s been counting his lucky stars but nevertheless was bracing for later in the week when the Brisbane flood was expected to reach its height.

Mr Reda said he still couldn’t believe the footage he’d seen of flood ravaged Toowoomba.

He said Toowoomba is up high and having lived there during the drought, he was aware of the concrete drain that became a deadly raging torrent.

“I never would have imaged that could happen.”

The Salvation Army has delivered tins to be put on each register.

Customers can donate all or part of their points (minimum 500) to the Queensland Flood Relief Appeal.

All points donated from the next two market days will go to the appeal.

IGA will have lines in the catalogue over coming weeks of which 5c of each of these lines will be donated to the appeal.

Until further notice, five cents from all Community Shelf Talkers in Michael’s stores will be donated to the appeal.

There is also a bin at the front of the store for donations of non perishable items, including longlife milk, toilet paper, disposable nappies, insect repellent, personal hygiene products and household antiseptic.

Sean Scanlon is part of the team effort co-ordinating the bin appeal through Aussie Helpers.

He was in Leongatha on Friday to collect goods already donated to take on a truck to Queensland.

“Queensland assisted Gippsland when we went through the fires and it’s our little way of giving something back,” he said.

“This is going to go on for months, so we’re going to have these bins here for months by the look of it.”

The effort is being supported by Gippsland businesses who have donated trucks, fuel and bins.

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POLICE BRIEFS

Rain falls, storages rise THE past week’s rain has dumped more water in some of South Gippsland’s storages.

Levels in Lance Creek, Coalition Creek and Deep Creek reservoirs have gone up, with all the holdings full or close to capacity.

That’s rare for this time of year and South Gippsland Water managing director Steve Evans, is more than pleased.

Apart from anything else, it takes the heat off trying to find alternative sources.

Little Bass that supplies Poowong, Loch and Nyora, recorded the highest rainfall in the past week, with 68mm.

Next came Korumburra’s Coalition Creek

Rollover: a four-wheel-drive and caravan rolled over when travelling along the South Gippsland Highway yesterday (Monday).

4WD rolls

Attempted arson

A FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE with a caravan in tow rolled when travelling along the South Gippsland Highway at Ruby yesterday (Monday) morning.

The vehicle was carrying four members of a family from NSW, who all received minor injuries.

Traffic along the highway was controlled for around an hour-anda-half with assistance from the SES, Leongatha and Ruby CFA and ambulance.

POLICE are currently investigating the possibility of attempted arson on a small passenger bus last week.

It is believed a passenger used a small device to set fire to a rear seat as the bus was parked outside the taxi rank in Michael Place, Leongatha.

Bollard crash A MINOR single car accident in Mirboo North’s Grand Ridge Road resulted in major damage to the vehicle.

The driver lost control and went onto the left hand side of the road and struck a pedestrian bollard at around 7am on Monday.

No one was injured in the incident.

Beverages stolen THE Leongatha Junior Football Club was ransacked and drinks were stolen during a burglary overnight on January 11.

Police are after any information available that may help them with the investigation.

South Gippsland visit promised THE new Victorian Minister for Agriculture Peter Walsh, has pledged to visit South Gippsland as soon as he can.

He told The Star last Thursday that he planned to be on the road a lot.

As a former Victorian Farmers Federation president and board member of the National Farmers Federation, Mr Walsh said he already knows many farmers in the area.

He said South Gippsland has strong opportunities to increase its dairying production.

The district’s reliable rainfall lends itself to food

production security.

Asked if this government would support food manufacturers as the previous one had done, by paying for an electricity upgrade so that Burra Foods in Korumburra could expand, Mr Walsh responded with a definite “yes”.

He said legislation would soon be introduced into parliament to set up the Regional Growth Fund announced during the election campaign by Nationals leader, Peter Ryan.

“That’s very much where the fund is pitched, helping employment.”

with 57mm and Wonthaggi’s Lance Creek with 47mm. Leongatha’s Ruby Creek had 23mm and, unusually, there was no rain at Foster’s Deep Creek or Fish Creek’s Battery Creek.

Deep Creek, Little Bass and Battery Creek are at capacity. Lance Creek is 95 per cent full (up from 94) and Coalition Creek is at 89 per cent (up from 87). Ruby Creek had dropped one per cent to 93.

The Tarwin, Agnes and Tarra rivers are flowing well, which is good news for consumers in Meeniyan and Dumbalk, Welshpool, Port Welshpool, Toora and Port Franklin and Yarram, Alberton and Port Albert.

Don’t be scammed, warns Smith MP AN alert constituent has provided a timely reminder to be aware of potential telemarketing scams, Bass MP Ken Smith said.

Mr Smith said he contacted Telstra for more information after receiving a call from a Phillip Island resident who was concerned about calls she had received from a person claiming to represent Telstra and offering a free reduction on her phone plan.

Telstra confirmed that some telemarketers from other telephone providers were ‘scamming’ customers by purporting to represent Telstra and offering to reduce the cost of their plan.

“Customers may agree without understanding what the new plan offers and not realising that they are transferring their service to another company. It is only when they receive their first bill that they know what has happened,” Mr Smith said.

“Telstra is obliged to honour a request lodged by a provider on behalf of a client to transfer the account. However, if cus-

tomers did not want to change over to a new provider, or believe they have been duped into changing, they should contact Telstra immediately.

“While this is nothing new, it is perhaps wise to remind people to be aware of the practice.”

Telstra and Telstra Countrywide have a number of safeguards in place to protect customers from unscrupulous telemarketers. These include: • when contacted by a telemarketer representing Telstra, you should ask for their first name, employee number and a reference number; • the time and date of all ‘interactions’ with Telstra customers are logged against their account for future reference; • Telstra does not make changes to customer plans without written notification; • if you did not agree to leave Telstra for another service provider, phone Telstra on 13 22 00 or Telstra Country wide on 1800 687 829 to request the account be restored.

Food supply: Michael’s IGA Leongatha produce manager Karl Misale with some watermelon, the supply of which will be affected by the floods.

Price hike to hit Continued from page 1.

“We’re also going to have problems with the dough we use in our bakery.”

These, as well as cakes, are manufactured at Goodman Fielder plants in Queensland and transported to Victoria.

Heavy rain in Victoria will also affect stone fruit.

“We’ll do our very best to maintain the lowest prices we can, but our biggest problem is being able to source the premium products and quality we like to sell at Michael’s IGA,” Mr D’Agonstino said.

“Our number one goal is just to get stock to satisfy our

customers’ needs.”

Paul Ahern, owner of Aherns Fruit Market in Foster, said it was too early to tell how fruit and vegetable availability and prices would be affected.

“There will be an affect on supply of fruit and vegetables throughout the country, but predicting price and availability is too difficult at this stage,” he said.

Mr Ahern said the outlook would become clearer when the damage can be assessed after flood waters recede.

Transport difficulties are already impacting availability.

For example, pineapple prices

increased because they could not be delivered, but returned to seasonal prices last week.

“In terms of the consumer, there will be some initial strain from accessibility because they can’t get transport out of some other areas,” Mr Ahern said.

Other factors include floods in western Victoria making it difficult to harvest stone fruit and Queensland farmers being due to start planting winter crops to supply Victoria in coming weeks.

Locals touched by the flood crisis – reports on pages six and seven.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - PAGE 9

CEO upholds budget promises

By Brad Lester PROJECTS promised by South Gippsland Shire Council will not be delayed as a result of the restructure of council management.

Sharing views: residents Pauline Farries (front) and Carol Dwyer (right) with South Gippsland Shire Council director of community services, Jan Martin.

Meeting turnout disappoints

By Brad Lester MORE council staff than ratepayers attended a budget consultation session staged by South Gippsland Shire Council at Tarwin Lower last Tuesday.

Outspoken residents said the meeting was poorly timed in the middle of a busy tourist season and inadequately advertised.

Council officers said the meeting had been promoted widely and was scheduled in January to offer visitors and permanent residents the opportunity to comment.

Eight members of the public attended and 14 councillors and staff were present, at the Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall.

Council was seeking feedback on its budget and council plan for 2011-2012.

Resident Anita Booth summed up the general feeling by telling council officers: “To me, you are not getting the input that you would like to have and you could have saved your petrol.”

The public bus service between Venus Bay and Leongatha did not suit locals’ needs, according to Venus Bay’s Pauline Farries.

She claimed the bus did not allow enough time for people to attend medical appointments in Leongatha before returning and should not travel around Venus Bay township collecting passengers.

“Quite frankly, it’s a waste of money,” she said.

But Ms Farries praised flexible library services, weed control and council’s

support of the arts.

Carol Dwyer, hall secretary, called for recycling bins at Venus Bay beaches.

“People are down there with cans and bottles. The rubbish makes a terrible mess over summer,” she said.

Cr Kennedy said the Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower areas had been even more inundated by people since the Monash Freeway was extended, allowing drivers to travel from Venus Bay to Batman Avenue in Melbourne and only pass through three sets of traffic lights.

More than 200,000 day visitors came to Venus Bay every year. As a result, toilets at Number One Beach are being used more frequently and council needs to prepare more for the seasonal influx of tourists, Cr Kennedy said.

Coastal people have also lobbied council for cheaper transfer station fees, but Cr Kennedy pointed out South Gippsland was cheap by comparison to the Melbourne municipality of Boroondarra where a trailer load cost $75 to dispose while in South Gippsland, the cost is $25.

Mr Tamlin urged the community to understand that with every construction project council undertakes, there are also maintenance costs. For example, an $8000 electric barbecue can cost $60,000 over 15 years.

He told the gathering major building projects underway in the shire now are the: • $2.3 million children’s services hub at Foster; • $1.57 million Sandy

Point Community Centre; • $800,000 Leongatha Childrens Centre extension; • $271,000 Korumburra Recreation Centre upgrade; and • $220,000 Foster War Memorial Ars Centre refurbishment.

Council’s community strengthening co-ordinator Ned Dennis said while people had asked for more roadside mowing and sealing of roadside shoulders in the lead-up to the last budget, he said council’s resources were limited.

The total length of unsealed roads (about 1300km) stretches from South Gippsland to Port Augusta in South Australia and the total length of sealed roads (about 800km) to Sydney.

Council’s main road projects are: $1.7 million worth of road reseals; $700,000 reseal preparations; $350,000 rehabilitation of Bena-Kongwak Road, Bena; $277,000 rehabilitation of Ruby-Arawata Road at Ruby; and $247,000 rehabilitation of Main South Road, Poowong North.

The Tarwin Lower session followed on from similar meetings at Mirboo North, Korumburra, Leongatha and Foster held last year.

The budget and plan will be finalised in June.

The hall at Tarwin Lower has recently undergone a $30,000 renovation entailing a new kitchen, painted ceiling, new fans and toilets, and re-wiring.

Council chief executive officer Tim Tamlin said council remained committed to fulfilling projects pledged in the 2010-2011 budget.

He reaffirmed the management restructure – in which council employed another director and executive assistant, and made three managers’ positions redundant – would eventually not cost council money.

While council has incurred extra expenditure in redundancy payments, he said the savings made by fewer positions would cover those costs in the long run.

“I will always say that it will achieve zero cost,” Mr Tamlin said.

“No projects will be delayed. The amount is insignificant when you look at our total budget of $45.3 million.”

Mr Tamlin refuted newspaper reports the management restructure would cost council at least $525,655, saying those figures – listed in council’s October financial report – instead referred to the creation of 12.4 equivalent full-time positions, as approved by council in the current budget and before the management restructure came into effect.

The financial report however stated the costs were ‘associated with the organisational restructure’, which was a ‘nil cost initiative’.

These 12.4 positions were: • three traffic controllers; • a new assets manager; • a development contribution planner; • a sustainability officer; • a family services planner; • a volunteers co-ordinator; • an integrated community planner;

Council chief executive officer: Tim Tamlin.

• an infrastructure project manager; • a mechanic; and • 1.4 administrative support.

Council officers have nearly completed a mid-year financial review and have promised to provide more detailed reporting of council’s financial activities.

After completing his first term at the helm of council, Mr Tamlin will now meet with council’s four directors to review council’s priority projects and how these can be delivered.

These will most likely include the redevelopment of the former Korumburra saleyards, which Mr Tamlin is adamant would be an appealing industrial development site, despite some people believing industry would not be attracted to the town.

Mr Tamlin believes a Melbourne based business could relocate operations to the site to take advantage of cheaper rent and yet still be close to the city and a workforce.

Providing adequate childcare services, will also be a focus of council.

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HAPPY birthday to Anne Pinkstone from her colleagues at The Star. Anne reached a special milestone yesterday (Monday, January 17).

TWO of South Gippsland’s seaside restaurants were named among the top Victorian coastal eateries in the prestigious Age Epicure section last week.

They are Vela 9 at Inverloch and Wildfish in Port Albert. Vela 9 was described as being “an exemplary modern coastal restaurant offering everything its city cousins can”.

Wildfish was summed up as “spectacular seafood flush on the waterfront”.

TWO staff from The Alfred Hospital’s neurology department will be in Leongatha on Friday,

speaking at a meeting of the South Gippsland Parkinson’s Support Group. They are senior registrar Dr Kelly Bertram and movement disorder nurse Sue Varley.

The meeting starts at 10am at the Leongatha RSL. There will be time for questions.

ON THE weekend of January 22 and 23 Leongatha’s Glenbar Garden will be open 10am - 4.30pm to celebrate summer as part of Australia’s Open Garden Scheme.

Over two acres of sweeping lawns embracing specimen trees, shrubs, roses, colourful annuals and perennials will greet visitors at the garden, at 48A Parr Street Leongatha.

Paths at the garden meander through this

20-year-old garden that displays more than 200 varieties of roses.

Visitors can bring a picnic and relax in this beautiful established garden. There is an entry fee of $6. Children under 18 admitted free.

GIPPSLAND Hills Group Country Women’s Association invite you to the Meaning of Craft in Women’s Lives event at the Dakers Centre, corner of Smith and Watt Streets, Leongatha. The event is on Monday, January 31 beginning at 9am, and guest speaker Dr Uschi Bay will be presenting her opinions. There will be a question and answer session following.

A FRIESIAN heifer has been found in the Leon-

gatha North area. The heifer’s ear has been tagged. If the animal is yours, then contact 0418 336 904.

FRIENDS of Andrew Aeschlimann are invited to join him and his wife Bonnie and son Jhamin at McIndoe Park, Leongatha for a BYO barbecue lunch on Saturday, January 22. He and his family will be visiting Leongatha. Their home is in Broken Hill, New South Wales.

THE closing party for Antonia Buckley’s exhibition Still Alive!!! will be on Sunday, January 23 at the Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan.

Phone 5664 0101. All welcome.

THE Star took photos of bins in Leongatha’s McIndoe Park on Thursday for a story in today’s paper and happened to notice the barbecues in the park were filthy. South Gippsland Shire Council has provided a state-of-the-art park for families, residents and visitors to enjoy, so it is a shame people cannot clean up their own mess. On this day there was litter strewn all over the playground area. Now, that really doesn’t look too attractive.

Meeting for change AN organisation seeking better government will hold a meeting in Mirboo North on Saturday.

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The Foundation for National Renewal says they are working for a better Australia through constitutional reform.

Turtons Creek resident Ron Brown said the meeting was to encourage people to think about government in Australia.

“We are not being governed or represented properly,” he said.

“We’re trying to get better representation and we’re trying to get people to bring their ideas to the meeting.”

The Foundation for National Renewal asks questions about whether Australians are over governed with too much bureaucracy and out of touch politicians to spark debate.

Foundation chairman Charles Mollison said changes to the constitution must be introduced.

“In Australia today the people are only considered as a last thought, after political mates, foreign corporates and domestic business interests,” he said.

“This cannot be right and can no longer be acceptable.”

The meeting will be in the Mirboo North Shire Hall on Ridgway from 9am to 1pm on Saturday.

For more information phone Charles Mollison on 0421 126 395 or Ron Brown on 5664 8283.

CLAIRE Alice Curtis, daughter of Shaun and Doreen Curtis of Wild Dog Valley, has graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Monash University, Clayton.

Claire was formerly of Leongatha Primary School and Leongatha Secondary College before moving to St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School at Warragul, where she was taught by her father.

During her undergraduate years,

Leongatha doctor Chris Perry was a helpful mentor. Claire spent time with Chris and the Royal Flying Doctors at Port Headland.

Claire also spent time in hospitals in New Guinea and Darwin as well as Gippsland and Melbourne hospitals.

Claire is taking up an intern position for 2011 at Geelong Hospital.

She is pictured with her grandfather, Leongatha resident, Jack Curtis.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - PAGE 11

Old outfall goes

By Jane Ross THE controversial old and ugly outfall pipe at Venus Bay has finally been removed.

Supported by a trestle, the pipe spewed milk waste into the ocean from dairy factories in Leongatha and Korumburra.

Sometimes the pipe ruptured, leaking waste en route to the sea.

“We had our dramas with it,” South Gippsland Water managing director Steve Evans said.

He said that when it was completed in1969, the outfall was the longest PVC pipe in the southern hemisphere.

It has been replaced by a pipe under the sea which carries waste that has been treated to a saline stage.

Mr Evans said the old structure was “massive” and its removal had had to wait for the right sea conditions.

A couple of plovers nearly scuttled the task because they looked as though they were going to choose the site to lay eggs – they nest on the sand. But they changed their minds.

Contractors undertook the work and Mr Evans said the removal took a few days and there was no impact on the beach nor disturbance to the foreshore.

Geo-textile matting was used to protect

the area from machinery.

The outfall’s removal follows months of planning, negotiation and consultation and, according to Mr Evans, is a symbolic positive.

He’s not the only one who thinks so.

Conservationist and nearby resident Dr Ian Gunn, congratulated South Gippsland Water, the Environment Protection Authority and Parks Victoria which were all involved in the task.

“You have restored the pristine nature of this beach.”

Dr Gunn supported the removal of the outfall for many years.

Venus Bay’s is the second of South Gippsland Water’s outfall structures to be taken away.

Port Welshpool’s has also gone and there are eight left.

The water authority has a 10 year program to remove them.

Mr Evans said: “Toora is nearly there and the Foster one will go shortly.”

The biggest challenge will be the outfall at Baxters Beach near the Wonthaggi Desalination Plant. Mr Evans said the expansion of treated water reuse projects is being considered.

“We’ll do a display reuse at Baxters Beach on Crown Land – the Catchment Management Authority is looking at wetland rejuvenation too.”

Good riddance: the old Venus Bay outfall pipe and trestle have finally been removed.

Ramps under review ANGLERS were given an opportunity to have their say on what improvements are needed at local boat ramps recently.

A representative from Ainley’s Project was in attendance at Port Welshpool and other boat ramps.

Gippsland Coast Board has engaged the services of Ainleys Projects to conduct surveys at all Gippsland boat ramps.

Consultant Belinda Ainley said: “At Port Welshpool, we had some suggestions to improve facilities, including more mooring facilities for people launching their boats as well as lighting upgrades and things of that nature.”

Consultants will now compile the information gathered and advise results as soon as possible.

Thumbs up: while Port Welshpool’s boat ramp facilities are given a very good rating by boat owner Simon Field, he always has trouble with the car parking ticket machine that only takes coins and is often out of action.

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Welcoming others

E D I T O R I A L

Rubbish worthy of fresh debate IN a developed country like Australia in the twenty-first century, one would expect every town to have kerbside rubbish collection.

This is not the case at Venus Bay, but that could change.

South Gippsland Shire Council is now reviewing its Waste Management Strategy and as part of that, is discussing various options with contractors to service Venus Bay, including offering a three month service over summer.

The choice of summer is intentional. Venus Bay is in a unique situation, with a high proportion of holiday homes that are generally all occupied over summer.

But with so many homes vacant throughout the rest of the year, the majority of absentee landlords and about half of permanent residents opposed a kerbside collection service, when consulted by council four years ago.

If council was to proceed with a year-round kerbside collection, the cost would be about $200 per household– the same charge applicable to residents elsewhere in the shire. If a summer service only was provided, a fee would be charged on a sliding scale.

According to Colin Suggett, president of the Tarwin Lower Venus Bay Association, some Venus Bay people believe that without rubbish collection, they are not getting value for money.

Others, he said, believe that with so many holiday houses around, bins would be left out on the roadside for months on end or until the owners return.

Sometimes holiday home owners forget to visit the transfer station before closing and so dump their rubbish in the bush, Mr Suggett said.

Over summer, many people from Venus Bay simply disposed of their rubbish in public bins at Tarwin Lower, creating an eyesore in the middle of a tourist town.

When a bag of rubbish costs $3 to dispose at the Venus Bay Transfer Station, at one bag a week, the cost would be $156 a year. Even then, an average of one bag is probably under-estimating the amount of rubbish produced by a household, so the cost would be comparable to kerbside charges.

The provision of a collection service has merits for permanent residents but then again, visiting the transfer station may be more convenient.

Whatever people feel about this service, now is the time for them to let council know their feelings.

After all, this is an issue the people of Venus Bay must decide upon.

Letters guidelines ALL letters should be kept to 400 words or less.

The Star reserves the right to edit all letters for length and style.

Writer’s details, including full name, address and phone number (not for publication), must be included.

I WAS so touched to hear about the Community of Coronet Bay getting together to put on a Christmas meal and get together for those within their community who were alone on Christmas Day. I commend all communities that get involved at Christmas time in this way.

We can at that time of the year get so caught up in a small world that consists of us and our families and the materialistic side of the season, we forget to see the big picture that we are a wider family and what is affecting other members in our community at this time is our responsibility and there is always something we can do to get involved.

I have over the last couple of years been involved with the Meeniyan Uniting Church which runs a similar sort of event as I have no knowledge of anything similar being organised in Leongatha.

It has always been the most heart hugging experience anyone can be privileged to be part of. Without making it a situation of them and us, it is important to remember that we are all one and not immune to similar circumstances and as a community we should not be separating ourselves as the ones that can do, but rather see ourselves as part of the whole sharing process.

If these two communities

can gather large numbers of 5060 people with the same need to give and receive, I am very surprised that there is nothing similar in Leongatha.

Surely my experience living here tells me that there is a need and I would encourage the shire, local churches and other organisations to encourage similar occasions at Christmas so the community can come together and be all as one, giving and sharing. This should be truly the meaning of Christmas.

No one, unless it is their choice, should be alone on Christmas day.

From my experience, getting involved with such events has enhanced my life, grounded me and given me a sense of belonging and the knowledge that we are all vulnerable and we need to have a community spirit in good and bad times.

Making donations, Christmas toy appeals and hampers are great ways to assist, but when we participate in a voluntary capacity to make someone’s day, season or life special we receive much more in return - the gift of self.

I would like to see Leongatha take a good example from the communities of Coronet Bay and Meeniyan and organise a similar event on Christmas day because as a community I know we can give of ourselves.

If we are aware, we will see that they are individuals and families within our community that will benefit with this kind act. If we cannot get involved

at a community level, can we perhaps have a couple of people join us at our Christmas family lunch perhaps?

Perhaps we can organise our family Christmas around a community Christmas so everyone gets a season of love.

Dilene Hinton, Leongatha.

CEO explains YET again another letter from self-proclaimed community watchdog PaulRichardson finds its way to the local papers full of misleading and unsubstantiated information, spurred on by a recent article claiming council’s restructure would cost $500,000.

As the CEO I find it necessary to respond to ensure those exposed to these inaccuracies have the opportunity to be fully informed of the facts.

In this year’s current budget process 12.4 new positions were provided for. These were openly discussed at council and reported in all local papers previously.

The restructure is a separate issue to these new positions and is a nil cost initiative focused on enhancing customer service and efficiency.

It would be a pleasure to remain focused on delivering quality services to our residents and not be distracted by these relentless tirades of misleading and unsubstantiated claims.

Tim Tamlin, chief executive officer, South Gippsland Shire Council.

Right intention

ON Tuesday, January 13, 2011, council held a meeting at Tarwin Lower.

The timing, during the holiday period, and poor council promotion of the event, may have contributed to a very disappointing attendance.

This was a rare opportunity for the local community to air any concerns and ask questions, that has been missed.

It is doubtful council will be in any rush to set up another such meeting in the near future due to the lack of interest.

One issue that comes to mind that could have been addressed, is Colin Suggett’s concern about the sealing of our roads in this district.

I already have the answer to this question myself, and can inform Colin it’s not going to happen any time soon, so there’s no need for his group to have a campaign battle with council about this issue. There could be more important issues at council level this group could be tackling.

I was unable to attend the meeting myself due to no means of transport. I commend the council for initiating an honest attempt at reaching out to our community.

If they keep this up I’ll have nothing to whinge about.

Robert Field, Venus Bay.

VOXPOP! VOX Do you prefer to do your shopping online or in stores?

I prefer to go in to the shops.

I get to see more of the products. I rarely use online shopping. You just don’t get the warranty or the back up.

Craig Hyland Melbourne

I like going into shops, at least then I can see what I’m getting. I don’t always trust the internet.

Kath McDonald Middle Tarwin

I use online shopping wherever I can. They have a bigger range and more secure details.

Glen O’Neill Leongatha

Going into shops is much better, it’s part of shopping.

I like to see what you’re getting because then you know what you’re getting.

Noel Johnson Leongatha

Making Victoria FireReady

One site you should visit these holidays. www.cfa.vic.gov.au Victoria is a great place for a holiday, but it’s also one of the world’s most fire prone areas. So before heading off on a holiday to country or coastal areas, make sure you visit the CFA website for information on how to prepare before you leave and what to do when you’re in a high risk bushfire area. You can also call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

For more information contact: 1800 240 667 www.cfa.vic.gov.au

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - PAGE 13

Fiery issue

LOCAL community members across South Gippsland Shire have an expectation the CFA decides the appropriate dates for the fire ban restrictions to start and finish in specific council municipalities.

In fact the responsibility of both the CFA and their councillor representatives determine the fire danger periods.

The CFA website states: “Fire restrictions can be applied across most areas of Victoria by CFA when fire danger is high.

Typically this is over the summer period of November through to April….your local council may also have by laws in place which restrict activity through fire or/open flame.”

The CFA Website on January 6, 2011 referred to six areas that are very high and close to total fire bans, these being the Mallee, Wimmera, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Central, with areas like the North East, East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland classified as a high.

Despite these high ratings, the municipal councils and the CFA refuses to impose fire restrictions in areas of high growth and large sectors in the community with tall uncut grasses uncut paddocks used for hay.

In the case of a major bushfire in South Gippsland or any areas for that matter, who pays for the compensation costs to the rural and residential owners for the losses of their homes and possessions should either the council or the CFA be negligent in calling a Fire Restriction Period, provides minimal times to clean up the debris and allows high fire combustible materials on those danger sites?

I strongly encourage all property owners, farmers and community residents to act immediately not only to clean up their properties but to write to the Minister for Local Government, Jeanette Powell MLA and Shadow Minister for Local Government Richard Wynne to express their concerns on these matters and push for a better clarification of responsibilities with the CFA and its municipal councils in dealing with bushfires and the establishment of fire ban restrictions in your local areas.

Paul Richardson, C48/C51 Community Watchdog, South Gippsland Community Watchdog.

Shame, Parks

FOURTEEN years ago, the Walkerville Ratepayers and Residents Association was instrumental in keeping the walking track from North Walkerville, over the Bluff through the bush, past the old Waratah Cemetry and onto the top of the

ruins of the Lime Kilns at South Walkerville, open.

This walking track is approximately 800 metres long and is the only land access between North and South Walkerville at full tide other than around the road, a journey of 12km.

In 1996, the land owner was Natural Resources and Environment, now Department of Sustainability and Environment. The land manager was the Walkerville Foreshore Reserve, Committee of Management.

The track was maintained by the foreshore committee, grants, working bees, persons from the Corrections Department and volunteer labour.

Subsequently when the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park was formed, this track for virtually its entire length was included in the coastal park and the jurisdiction of Parks Victoria.

Parks Victoria then spent a considerable amount of money on this track including handrails, new bridge, gravel, many metres of stairs leading down to Bluff Creek and a very substantial post and wire fence that is to be a barrier if there should be a significant landslide that may impact on the track or walkers thereon.

Recent signs placed by Parks Victoria inform that the track is closed because of “debris on the track”.

The debris on the track comprises one medium sized tree across it and a few limbs in a couple of places. This debris could have been cleared in less time than it took to get signs printed and barricades erected.

Apart from day visitors, the caravan park at North Walkerville is full at this time of the year and includes many families with young children.

Many families and children enjoy the walk to South Walkerville to visit the old lime kilns, explore the caves etc or just to picnic there. Many others walk from South Walkerville to North, for the walk or to visit the kiosk.

Most visitors and holiday makers and particularly children do not have a great knowledge of the tide or whether it is on the way in or on the way out.

Because of the rising tide, so many find that after an enjoyable time at either destination they are unable to return along the beach. They have now been confronted with a closed trail sign on a track that has been in use for many years.

This ill considered restriction, for the want of a very limited input from Parks, has left many campers or visitors with a struggle to return, over a fallen tree and needing to scramble through branches and other debris, often with young

children and all the trappings that this entails. The alternative is a 12km walk around the road.

It is so very disappointing that Parks Victoria has not seen fit to carry out the minor necessary maintenance on this delightful track which is so essential for the convenience and enjoyment of many thousands of users at its busiest time of the year.

Don Atkins, Walkerville.

Not council’s role OUR South Gippsland Shire Council has released a Sustainability Strategy draft addressing climate change, greenhouse gases and resource management.

The draft is 40 pages of good intentions and spin that will cost we ratepayers who

knows how much. We already waste enough. Federal and state government are considering taxes on green schemes and this small shire does not need to be a leader in environmental matters.

Steve Finlay, Leongatha.

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Disgusting bins create eyesore LEONGATHA town bins are filthy, disgusting and unsightly.

Young Leongatha resident Jackson Patterson was in McCartin Street on Wednesday and took a look at one of the main street bins.

He said they looked dirty and ugly.

“They look like they need a good scrub,” he said.

Jackson said he does use the main street bins but he doesn’t like picking up the dirty lid.

On the coast at Inverloch, the town sports state of the art, attractive street bins.

David McArthur has lived in Inverloch for 23 years and he thinks the town’s rubbish bins are terrific.

“These bins are a great idea with the recycle and waste sections, and they are locked up so the rubbish doesn’t get to blow around the streets,” he said.

“The staff here in the Bass Coast Shire does a great job and we are very well served in Inverloch.”

Down in the Wellington Shire, the council has provided the township of Yarram with green lockup bin structures, not perhaps as pleasing to the eye as Inverloch’s bins but a far cry from Leongatha’s smelly bins on show to residents, visitors and holiday-makers.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s waste management co-ordinator Geoff McKinnon said Leongatha’s bins have been the same since he began at the council 11 years ago.

He would like to see new bins in town but said replacing the bins was not simple.

“From a cost point of view, the bins and stands currently installed in all towns in the shire cost $200 and the cheapest bin enclosure would cost around $1000,” he said.

“There are some 20 bins in the Leongatha CBD, so that would cost about $20,000 to replace the sulos with enclosed bins.”

Mr McKinnon has been pushing to see the sulos replaced for four years and was pleased council allocated $20,000 in this year’s budget for bin enclosures in Leongatha.

Such bins are now in parks, including McIndoe Park, and the new enclosures to be installed in Leongatha’s main streets would be similar and installed this year.

Mr McKinnon said bins similar to Inverloch were an option but were just too expensive.

“The Bass Coast Shire was successful in receiving a State Government grant for the bins and part of the criteria was the town had to be a high visitation town with some 500,000 visitors per year,” he said.

“So areas like Wilsons Promontory, the Grand Prix track at Phillip Island and Inverloch would be considered for the grant.

“Cost is very much a factor in deciding what bins we have in the shire and we don’t just supply Leongatha. We have to consider all towns and that means 280 bins throughout the shire.”

Mr McKinnon said the new enclosed bins to be installed in Leongatha will definitely look better.

Council is currently working on a waste management strategy and as part of that, the town’s rubbish disposal is being reviewed.

“At present, all our waste collected from bins in the shire goes to land fill and alternatives are being looked at to see if there are opportunities for greater recycling of waste,” Mr McKinnon said.

“At Koonwarra, we have installed two public place waste recycle bins at a cost of $3000 per bin.”

Asked why Koonwarra gets to have these special recycle bins, Mr McKinnon said Koonwarra is classified as a Waste Wise town.

The Star has received complaints from residents about overflowing bins at holiday hot spots, Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay. Mr McKinnon said the main problem is Venus Bay doesn’t have a roadside rubbish collection service and a lot of Venus Bay rubbish is deposited in bins at Tarwin Lower.

When asked why Venus Bay didn’t have a kerbside waste collection service, Mr McKinnon said that was a very good question.

“This is being looked at as part of the waste management strategy,” he said.

Holiday collections were being looked at as most people at Venus Bay are holiday makers.

“Moving forward, there should be more money available in the budget for projects like better bins for the towns in the shire,” he said.

Above: Inverloch bins: Bass Coast Shire has provided Inverloch with very impressive looking rubbish bins that definitely get the tick of approval from Inverloch’s Arthur McArthur.

Eyesore indeed: Jackson Patterson.

Focus on safety at Sandy Point

By Jane Ross SANDY Point is one of 52 Victorian towns designated a high risk bushfire location.

The recognition came out of the Bushfires Royal Commission that followed the State’s Black Saturday fires.

Sandy Point is one of few such towns not being visited by a Department of Justice Fire Ready Truck, to ensure home owners and holiday makers have evacuation or fire ready plans.

Instead, Monday January 24, has been set aside as a community safety day.

Residents and visitors are asked to attend in the park opposite the shops, between 11am and 2pm.

There, representatives of the CFA, Parks Victoria, Department of Sustainability and Environment, South Gippsland Shire Council and Victorian Wildlife Rescue will be available to discuss all aspects of being fire ready.

Gippsland CFA brigade support officer Malcolm Ryan-Cowell, said people can take their evacuation or fire plans and enter a prize draw.

“We’re offering six fire blankets as prizes,” he said, “there’ll be a draw every half hour.”

Being called an environmental safety day, this is the first such event

Fire ready: CFA brigade support officer Malcolm Ryan-Cowell, urges those living or holidaying in Sandy Point to come to a safety day on January 24.

to be held in Gippsland and is the initiative of CFA township protection plan officer, Gary Burns.

Malcolm believes people are far more fire aware and fire ready.

They’re advised to have a fire plan and a fallback position in case the first plan doesn’t work.

“You need a plan that will carry you through safely.”

Those who don’t have plans A and B will be able to seek guidance from the CFA at the safety day.

“Material is available from the CFA, with steps to create a fire plan,” Mr Ryan-Cowell said.

DSE will have its sausage sizzle trailer at the day.

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Having a look: customer Stephen Baker checks out the range with truck driver Kevin Doyle, Greg Chambers, Mike Faulkner and Adam Dean.

KTMs lure biking fans ROAD bike enthusiasts had their chance to experience a full range of on road KTM motorcycles last Tuesday.

A decent crowd came to KTM Australia’s Street Fleet Summer Series Demo Ride, held at Marriott’s Motorcycles and Power Equipment.

Commencing in January 2011, the KTM Summer Series will visit selected dealerships.

The full range will be available for demonstration, including KTM Naked Bikes, Supermoto Bikes, Sports Tourers, Adventure Bikes and all new

Superbike models.

Each Street Fleet day will be attended

by KTM staff who are fully trained in all areas of KTM motorcycle technology, from set up to sales of parts and accessories.

The demo ride loops and circuits around Australia have been specifically chosen to allow riders to put each motorcycle through its paces.

Basic requirements for participation include a valid Australian Open Class Motorcycle licence, plus full safety gear including helmet, jacket, pants, gloves and enclosed shoes or boots.

Worker back-paid AMANAGER from South Gippsland has been back-paid $13,400 after he was underpaid annual leave entitlements.

The move followed enquiries made by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

The ombudsman also recovered almost $90,000 back-pay for 29 Gippsland transport workers.

The workers – all from the same company – were underpaid the minimum hourly rate, penalty rates and superannuation.

After Traralgonbased Fair Work inspectors contacted the employer and explained its obligations, the company has agreed to back-pay all entitlements in full.

The largest individual underpayment was $5700.

The transport company was randomly audited as part of the Fair Work Ombuds-

man’s regular auditing activity.

And in the Latrobe Valley, a construction worker has been backpaid $11,700 after he was not paid personal leave.

Fair Work Ombudsman executive director Michael Campbell said given the employers all co-operated with inspectors and agreed to voluntarily rectify the underpayments, there will be no further action against the companies involved.

“We have a flexible, fair approach and our preference is always to work with employers to help them voluntarily rectify any non-compliance issues we identify,” he said.

Mr Campbell says the agency places a strong focus on educating and assisting employers to understand and comply with workplace laws.

“We are serious about our job of ensuring regional communities understand their

rights and obligations in the workplace,” he said.

Mr Campbell says employers need to regularly review their award or agreement to ensure they are fully aware of their obligations to their workers.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has a number of tools on its website - www.fairwork.gov.au - to assist employees and employers to check minimum rates of pay.

Small to mediumsized businesses without human resources staff can also ensure they are better equipped when hiring, managing and dismissing employees by using free template employment documentation with step-by-step instructions.

Employers or employees seeking assistance or further information can also contact the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94 from 8am-6pm weekdays.

For translations, call 13 14 50.

Beach toilet strife SWIMMERS at an Inverloch beach will have to wait several years for toilets to be built there.

The beach near the Anderson Inlet Angling Club is a favourite cooling off spot for families who like the calm waters of the inlet.

In recent years, the spot has also gained popularity amongst kite and wind surfers.

But unless the angling club is open,

there are no public toilets.

Swimmers must travel some distance to toilets in the camping ground or head into town.

According to Bass Coast Shire Council, public toilets are proposed for the beach under a master plan but that is likely to be many years away, unless grant funding becomes available.

Swimmers are urged to hang on until then.

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Well stocked: Sam Burr from Kelvin John’s Retravision with the Norton 360 anti-virus three in one security for $89 and an Acer notebook computer, $389. The store is all set to cater for students heading back to school in a few weeks’ time.

Shoe fitting: having a school shoe that is correctly fitted is vital for growing feet. The staff at Leongatha Shoe Gallery take the time to ensure you can walk away happy with your choice.

Pictured is shop assistant Verity Karavis helping Morgan Bolam with her choice. Morgan is about to go into Year 7 at Mary MacKillop College. The store stocks brands including Clarks, Rocs, and T-Bars which are very popular this year.

Easing the life change ONCE you’ve decided which school you would like your child to attend, the next step is enrolment and preparing for this new phase in your child’s life.

Enrolling your child can be as easy as contacting the school of your choice and filling in the relevant forms. Or it could involve putting your child’s name down at a private school from shortly after birth.

Before school starts: • visit the school together so your child is familiar with the grounds, including the drink taps, toilets and classroom; • visit the school when the other children are there so your child can get used to the noise of the playground and the size of the ‘big’ students; • meet your child’s teacher together and give your child an idea of how many children will be in the class; • show your child where the after-school care facilities are, if needed; • get your child to try on the uniform and shoes before the first day, just to make sure everything fits; • make sure your child has all

the extras. Remember: bag, hat, art smock, library bag and so on; • it will help if your child knows another child from class before school starts. Try to organise play dates with other children before the first day of school; • explain the basic school rules, such as putting up your hand, asking before going to the toilet, listening quietly when necessary, and doing what the teacher asks; • have a practice run with the lunchbox to make sure your child can take off the lid (perhaps before buying the box); and • give your child lots of love and support. Be excited and enthusiastic about your child starting school.

During the first few weeks, your child will need a lot of support when school starts.

There are simple things you can do to help these first few weeks go smoothly: • pick your child up on time. If you’re late it could make your child feel very anxious; • try to make after-school time a bit special, with a snack and time for the two of you to chat; • your child might want to blurt out every little detail about school, or clam up completely. Either way, be patient and respect your child’s response to this new experience;

Fresh start: Leongatha Primary School principal Rob Higgins welcomes new Preps Ariella Francis (left) and Brianna McNaughton last year.

• your child will probably be famished after school. School is a hungry business! Your child might want to snack after school and miss normal dinner; • your child might be grumpy and tired for the first few weeks, especially in hot weather. You could try keeping your child quiet at home and aim for early bedtimes for the first few weeks; • don’t expect too much too soon. If your child is happy and seems to be enjoying school, that’s a real achievement. The rest will come later; • if your child doesn’t seem to be settling well, or reports teasing or bullying, speak to the teacher.

If you show your child that you think he can manage at school, he will start to believe it too. Try not to let your child know about any worries you might have. Sometimes it’s helpful to talk to other parents about how they are doing this.

Inviting a school friend to play helps strengthen the links between school and home.

You can be an active partner in your child’s education. At home you can help with reading and any homework such as finding interesting show-and-tell or costumes for special days.

Article courtesy Raising Children Network: www.raisingchildren.net.au

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Outstanding prices on offer

NEWSXPRESS Leongatha caters for all student needs, from writing books for school to chairs and desks at home.

The newsagency is currently having a massive back to school sale with the best prices in the area.

Corrie Hemming said good bargains are available on many products.

“Display books and lever arch files are priced as seen on TV and are very popular the few weeks before school starts,” she said.

Ms Hemming is expecting to be very busy in the next few weeks. The back to school sale caters for everything and ends on February 13.

Be sure to go in to NewsXpress and stock up on school supplies for the school year before stock runs out.

Super cheap: Georgie Wray-McCann displays Leongatha NewsXpress’s best sale products in the back to school sale.

Yum, yum: a meatball salad will appeal to the fussiest child.

Right food keeps kids going PACKING nutritious foods for school lunch will help kids stay active and concentrating throughout the day.

Accredited practising dietitian, and mother of two school aged children, Kate Di Prima provides some tips and tricks on how to pack a healthy lunch for the kids that will get eaten and enjoyed.

“Lunch is one of the most important meals for school age kids, and it often comes home untouched.

With a bit of forethought and planning, a nutritious and appealing lunch box can be very quick and easy to prepare,” she said.

“The following tips on what to pack will help kids perform at their best.”

Lunch box essentials: five plus water: 1. Protein-rich food (trimmed meat, fish, egg or legumes) provides protein power to keep children satisfied longer as well as key nutrients such as iron, zinc, omega-3 and B vitamins. Red meat, such as beef and lamb, are good sources of iron and zinc. Add to salads, pasta or as sandwich fillings.

2. Fresh fruit for vitamins and fibre.

3. Dairy or soy (cheese, milk or yoghurt) for calcium and protein.

4. Vegetables for antioxidants and fibre.

5. Grain-based food (wholegrain bread or crackers, rice or pasta) for fibre and slow release energy.

Plus water – it’s the only drink kids need.

To ensure lunch gets eaten, Kate suggests keeping foods interesting. Vary food from day to day and experiment with different tastes, textures and colours.

Chose an appropriately sized insulated lunch box which opens easily and stays cool, and avoid too many choices, particularly ‘treats’. Kids like kid sized portions that fit easily into small hands – use small dinner rolls or just one piece of bread in sandwiches to ensure lunch looks manageable.

Information courtesy of Meat and Livestock Australia.

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Surf back to school MILIE Surf Wear in Leongatha can keep your child in fashion with the latest range of school accessories.

They have from school bags and shoes, to socks, pencil cases and laptop cases in all the latest fashions.

With brands such as Fox, Unit, Billabong, Rip Curl, Quiksilver, Roxy and Globe, it is no wonder Milie Surf Wear will be a popular choice for children

heading to school.

And before returning to school, why not drop in and pick up some of the latest summer gear while you are at it.

Looking good: Mick Horell and Tenille Bentvelzen model the latest range of backpacks available from Milie Surf Wear in Leongatha.

Technology head start BE ready for school with the latest technology from L & A I.T. in Leongatha.

They have everything from basic student laptops to graphics pad for the artistic student seeking to develop their skills.

Other items that are sure to be popular this school year include Microsoft Office programs and external hard drives to back-up important work.

Headsets and webcams are also options.

L & A I.T. is owned by Antho-

ny and Lachlan Kaldvee who are marking their fourth back to school business period.

They can also repair computers before they are needed for school.

L & A I.T. is at 62 McCartin Street. Contact them on 5662 4930 or enquiries@lait.com.au

New computer: update for back to school with the latest technology as demonstrated by L & A I.T. co-owner Anthony Kaldvee and technician Axell Burke.

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Million dollar views

By Tessa Hayward NEW Zealand is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Jetset Travel Leongatha has two guided walks on offer for people who love the outdoors.

There is a five day Milford Track guided walk and a three day Routeburn Track guided walk.

“These are two of the most popular walks in New Zealand,” Jill Carmody of Jetset said.

Both located in the South Island, transfers to the track from Queenstown are provided for both tours, along with all meals and professional guides.

Going on a guided walk means not getting lost,” Mrs Carmody said.

Lodge style accommodation is offered, as is pre and post accommodation in Queenstown.

The Milford Track package also supplies a Milford Sound boat cruise.

Mrs Carmody said the packages are very well priced.

“They are great value for money,” she said.

“New Zealand is the world in miniature; there is a variety of scenery.”

The packages are aimed for adults who have a degree of fitness and really like outdoors and adventure.

The Milford Track tour costs from $1544 per person and is 55 kilometres long.

Apparently 14,000 people complete the track each year. On fine days there is a postcard shot from around every corner.

The Routeburn Track is an award winning alpine walk with stunning views of sweeping valleys below and majestic peaks above.

It is 40 kilometres long and costs from $992 per person.

The Routeburn Track has proved to be one of the most accessible and popular journeys into New Zealand’s forests and mountains.

“The walking season is from November to April, spring to autumn,” Mrs Carmody said.

Other times of the year are too cold and wet for hiking.

These packages have the best prices, so head into Jetset Leongatha and book your next trip to New Zealand today.

High altitude: the Routeburn Track is home to stunning mountains and forests.

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star One year ago, January 19, 2010 SAM the Koala has been immortalised alongside Phar Lap in the Melbourne Museum. The Mirboo North marsupial shot to fame after an image of her drinking from local firefighter David Tree’s water bottle was circulated around the world. **** ONLY a lucky wind change prevented a grassfire, which was sparked by the illegal use of an angle grinder during last week’s heat wave, from raging out of control.

Five years ago, January 17, 2006 THE COMMONWEALTH Games mascot, Karak, hit the Safeway carpark last Wednesday evening in a bid to promote the South Gippsland Shire’s Australia Day Awards Announcement Ceremony at the Leongatha Memorial Hall. **** THE KOONWARRA Saleyards, owned by the Victorian Livestock Exchange, is set to become the livestock market selling point of South Gippsland.

10 years ago, January 16, 2001 LAST weekend’s Bass Coast Federation Agricultural Show was described as one of the best shows ever by Governor of Victoria, John Landy. **** BASS Coast Shire Council Mayor, Cr Noel Maud, has reinforced the council’s commitment to make local streets safer by welcoming State Government plans to introduce a 50 km/h speed limit on residential streets later this month.

30 years ago, January 17, 1981 PLANS for a community centre at Inverloch have been slashed to nearly half the original size.

Initially the project was expected to cost about $1.5 million, but the size has been reduced to bring the price down. **** FIVE-year-old Karen Jones of Dollar received the shock of her life when she went to find her colour pencils on Sunday. The pencils were kept in a drawer in the kitchen and just before Karen put in her hand she realised a tiger snake, about two-and-a-half feet long, had taken over the spot.

Suspension bridge: the Milford Track features many beautiful views from around every corner.

Reflections: the water is perfectly still along the Milford Track in some places.

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New principal announced

By Tessa Hayward A SENSE of humour and an easy manner will be injected in to St Laurence’s Primary School by new principal Chris Dortmans.

Mr Dortmans, previously the deputy principal at Trinity Catholic Primary School in Narre Warren, has taken up the job at the Leongatha school for 12 months.

“I have been a deputy principal for the past nine years at two different schools, so becoming principal was my next move,” he said.

Mr Dortmans was overjoyed when he was offered the job as he believed it would be a great opportunity for him.

“I grew up on a dairy farm in Maryknoll so I can relate to a lot

of the kids in the area,” he said.

Having relatives in the area helped Mr Dortmans make the decision to come to the school as well as the town itself.

“Leongatha is a nice place to go,” he said.

Mr Dortmans is aware of the big challenges ahead of him and is ready to tackle them head on.

“I have so many kids and families to get to know. It is a very daunting task,” he said.

Stepping into the footsteps of Robyn Halliwell will be challenge as she has been at the school for 13 years.

Although only here for 12 months, Mr Dortmans is ready to have a fresh look at everything and put a new perspective on things.

He visited the school on Thursday, January 13 to get set-

tled in.

“I really like it so far, it’s a really good size,” he said.

Former principal Robyn Halliwell was there to help Mr Dortmans settle in.

“He has given a great impression so far,” she said.

Teachers commence back at school on February 1 and students start back on February 4.

Mr Dortmans is looking forward to meeting everyone and becoming a familiar face to the kids.

“I am so excited to start!” he said.

Sealing the deal: former principal Robyn Halliwell wishes new principal Chris Dortmans good luck.

New chief at Woorayl Lodge

By Jane Ross JO WHITE had barely begun her new job as manager of Woorayl Lodge, when she was presented with a costume, a crown and a role in the Christmas play.

Aussie take: the Tin Man is replaced by Ned Kelly, played by Vivian Braggins, seen here with Kate Ball as Dorothy, Maddie Cantwell as Yellow Mick Toad, Alex Beyer as Wombat, and Millie Piening as Galah.

Rising stars in favourite re-make IN 1939 we were presented with The Wizard of Oz.

And in 2011, Paul and Pat Hendry are welcoming their take on the famous title.

Follow the Yellow Mick Toad is fun pantomime that will keep the whole family entertained as it follows Dorothy along her journey to visit the Wiz. Writer Paul Hendry has given the play an Australian feel, replacing the Tin Man with outlaw Ned Kelly, the cowardly lion with a vision impaired wombat and the famous scarecrow with a forgetful galah.

Mick Toad, the act’s comedic Irishman, will have crowds laughing, and perhaps even cringing with his rambling jokes.

There is an appearance from the Wicked Witch, and also from the Wiz, both who turn out to be Australian characters everyone will be familiar with.

The songs performed by a range of characters, most notably Aunt Em and Dorothy, will amaze the audience.

And let’s not forget the munchkins – Oz’s littlest people are well portrayed by half a dozen primary school students.

The munchkins feature throughout the play, singing, dancing and laughing along with the Yellow Mick Toad.

When the curtains come down, the group is just as cohesive as when they are up on the stage.

“We’re like one big family,” Pat said.

“There are so many young children here and they all get along well.

“We are only amateur theatre but we’ve got a lot of talented young children that may progress to Lyric and other places like that.

“Amateurs they may be, but this performance is well worth any entry fee.”

So Follow the Yellow Mick Toad and be entertained with one of local drama’s finest pieces.

The show was held at the Meeniyan Hall over the weekend and continues this Wednesday, January 19 at 4pm, Friday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm.

Cost is $15 children and $10 concession. Tickets at Meeniyan Newsagency or at the door.

Over the rainbow: Maddie Cantwell as Yellow Mick Toad and Kate Ball as Dorothy.

Written by one of the staff, the Snow White spoof demanded that Jo kiss the princess who was none other than Garry Van Sinderen in drag, shrouded in a tulle veil.

Garry is a former manager at the lodge and would probably be described by those who know him as a wag.

Brave woman that she is, Jo survived the experience.

She is very taken with the camaraderie at the lodge and is impressed by the friendliness among the staff, residents and committee of management.

The Christmas play and a festive meal with residents and their families gave her a good taste of life at the lodge.

She likes the friendly atmosphere and says she has been warmly welcomed.

A Queenslander, Jo came to Victoria several years ago when her daughter gained a position in Frankston. Jo worked in an aged care facility there and was happy in the job, but hankered after a tree change.

She came for a drive to Leongatha, spotted a house she liked in a real estate agent’s window, bought it and is settling in happily.

She has made a number of changes at Woorayl Lodge, which she says are being well received.

There are now linen bags which open

thanks to a foot pedal, a new floor in the dining room which has had the effect of opening the room up, and part of the Rotary Lounge has been transformed into a multi purpose facility used for meetings, training and meals.

And Jo herself has an office of her own.

She sees communication and ongoing training as vital to the smooth running of the facility.

“It’s crucial for staff to meet together.”

She says working in aged care is rewarding but has its challenges.

“It can be difficult mentally,” she explains. Staff become attached to residents and are upset when they die, but life at the lodge has to go on.

Having space of their own where they can meet, talk and debrief is important for staff morale.

Jo has begun case conferences with families too.

“It’s nice to get to meet them and the conferences have been well received.”

As the new manager, Jo quickly noticed how well supported the lodge is by the community, including its active ladies auxiliary.

Just one example of this support was a visit before Christmas by the Embroiderers Guild Leongatha Country Group.

Its members had made beautiful gift bags from Christmas fabric, trimmed with ribbon, holly, sequins and other decorations. Each contained a handkerchief, packet of tissues and soap.

Lodge staff and residents were very grateful for the gesture.

Welcome: Woorayl Lodge resident Dudley Nicol graciously interrupted his morning gym session to be photographed with new manager Jo White.

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On the eve of the anniversary of the World War Two invasion of Rabaul, local historian Lyn Skillern of the Leongatha Historical Society, recalls those who served and died. She will attend a service at the Shrine of Remembrance on Sunday January 23, marking the invasion.

We should remember them

AS A local historian, I delve into the stories that make my community unique.

Over the years many men left this beautiful area to go to far off places and serve their country in time of war.

One of the saddest stories I have uncovered is that of the 17 local men from Leongatha and district who went to Rabaul with Lark Force in 1941.

Of the 17, six were on the prisoner of war ship the Montevideo Maru when it was sunk on July 1, 1942, six were massacred at Gasmata, three returned home to South Gippsland and Bill Owen was killed in action later in the war after escaping from Rabaul.

One man, Charles Simpson, returned to Australia due to ill health in September 1941. He was living in Tarwin Lower when he enlisted; nothing more is known about him.

When the 2/22nd Battalion was raised in 1940, Major Bill Owen was appointed to lead A Coy. Bill Owen (later to be a Lt Col) was an officer in the local South Gippsland militia and well respected in the community of Leongatha and district.

He was born in Nagambie in 1905 and worked at the Leongatha Branch of the State Savings Bank of Victoria in the late 1930s.

It was into his battalion, the 2/22nd, that several local men were placed.

What happened to these men is outlined below.

Jack Howard (Montevideo Maru) was born in Warragul in 1909 and grew up in Leongatha. He attended the local Catholic School and Leongatha High.

He later became a tailor and ran a shop in town.

His family ran the Commercial Hotel (McCartin’s). Jack’s address on enlisting was given as the Commercial Hotel, Leongatha. Jack was a great footballer and coached Leongatha to a premiership in 1940. He was also a great entertainer and enjoyed singing.

He had two brothers Jim and Joe and two sisters. His sister Doris Hickey and her husband Leo, later ran the hotel for many years. Jack has many relatives still in Leongatha.

Fred Broadbent (Montevideo Maru) was born in Leongatha in 1913 and was a mate of Jack Howard’s. His father was a barman at the hotel and his mother the cook. Fred was a jockey and had great success at race meetings at Leongatha and Stony Creek. His father died in 1940 and one of the last things Fred said to Mr Howard Snr was “look after my mum”.

Mrs Broadbent remained a dear friend of the Howards for the rest of her life.

Fred Ketels (Montevideo Maru) was born in Foster in 1913, grew up in Leongatha and attended Leongatha State School. He worked in the town and his family lived in Peart Street.

His mother waited for him for the rest of her life. His brother Cliff was killed in New Guinea with the 2/5th Battalion.

Mrs Ketels travelled to Melbourne often

Sad loss: back from left, Fred Broadbent, Jimmy Prior and Jack Howard. Tom Sangster is seated. He, Fred and Jack went to Rabaul with Lark Force in 1941 and died when the prisoner of war ship Montevideo Maru was sunk. with Mrs Howard and Mrs Broadbent to visit the battalion headquarters. They found support there with the mothers and wives of the 2/22nd Battalion men.

Jimmy Kavanagh and Arthur Oliver (Montevideo Maru) were from Leongatha South. Jimmy was born in Leongatha in 1922 and attended Leongatha South School. His family farmed in the Leongatha South area.

Arthur was born in Stanley Tasmania and worked for the Maxwell family on their farm at Leongatha South. Mavis Wightman (nee Maxwell) remembered writing to the boys when they were in Rabaul.

They were both gunners in the L Heavy Battery and they held their post until they ran out of ammunition and had to surrender. Both were 20 years old when they died.

Tom Sangster (Montevideo Maru).

He was a veteran of the Great War and a notable resident in Leongatha. He was born in Warragul in 1900. Tom drove a horse team and was at one stage an undertaker. Tom was the chairman of the water board before joining up in 1940. His wife Stella, daughters Beryl and Thelma and sons Tom and Kevin survived him.

Frank James (executed at Gasmata) was from Leongatha. He was born in Numurkah in 1919 and attended Ruby State School and Leongatha High. He went as far as Leaving (Year 11), which was not common in those days.

He was also good at football as was his brother Bert. One local lady told me he was a wonderful dancer and she enjoyed having a dance with him at the local balls. Frank was 22 when he died.

The Bellingham brothers, Bill and Tom, (executed at Gasmata) were from Nerrena East, near Leongatha. Bill was born in Nerrena in 1907 and Tom in

1908. They lived on the family farm.

The boys had spent much of their time since leaving school unemployed.

Joining the army probably seemed a good idea. Their skill as bushmen probably contributed to their survival in the jungle for 44 days. Their father Harry wanted someone to tell him what happened to his boys and no one ever could.

Bert Kuhne (executed at Gasmata) was born in Leongatha in 1913 and was from a farming family in the Dumbalk area. His family were pioneers and there are many members of the family still in the area.

Bert married local girl Muriel Pearson just before he went to Rabaul.

He was related to the Bellinghams and survived with them, only to die in such a horrible manner.

Jim Butterworth (executed at Gasmata) was born in Dumbalk in 1908.

He was a member of a large extended family whose ancestors pioneered the Dumbalk area and came from a farming background.

As with the others, his bush skills helped him survive as long as he did.

Harry Millsom (executed at Gasmata) came from a family farm at Tarwin. He was born in Chelsea in 1916.

Harry’s mother was another who spent the rest of her life not knowing the final resting place of her son and finally thought he was on the Montevideo Maru.

His name is on the Memorial Gate in Koonwarra.

Of the 14 men executed at Gasmata, six were from Leongatha and district.

They were part of A Coy and had survived in the jungle from January 23 until March 8, before they were captured.

They had planned to meet up with Major Owen and get a boat to Port

Moresby. The Japanese had occupied the Gasmata area as they saw it as a place where boats could come in and out.

It seems our boys were captured and murdered somewhere in that vicinity.

Major Bill Owen’s A Company was positioned on Vulcan Beach and bore the brunt of the Japanese attack on January 23. After several hours, they had to break or be cut off. Lark Force was so outnumbered that the order was finally given to retreat, escape or surrender.

The local remnants of the 2/22nd Battalion were back in Leongatha in June 1942. A small party of 18 men under the leadership of Bill Owen cut their way through 300 miles of jungle southwards, living mostly on food supplied by the natives – kau kau, a type of sweet potato and occasionally a pig or two.

Malaria took its toll, and by the time they made contact with allied forces

some, including Owen, had lost two stone in weight on their trek through the jungle. They were to meet up with the men who were later killed at Gasmata.

After discovering that the Japanese were at Gasmata, Owen’s group remained at Mal Mal with missionary Father Harris until a vessel called the Laurabada came and rescued them.

Two months later Lt Col Owen was killed in New Guinea on the Kokoda Track. His widow was later presented with an American Distinguished Service Cross.

The other survivors were Owen Hughes from Dumbalk, Phil Hillis from the Dumbalk area and Dave Lawson from Koorooman East. He was born in Leongatha and lived and farmed in Koorooman East.

In October 1945, a wave of sadness passed over Leongatha when the telegrams arrived confirming the deaths of Jack Howard, Fred Broadbent, Fred Ketels, Tom Sangster, and Jimmy Kavanagh.

Arthur Oliver’s family in Tasmania would no doubt have received a similar telegram. The other six boys who did not return were “just missing in action”.

Other men with connections to the local area are: William Gault, the uncle of Jeannie Funnell; Tom O’Farrell, the brother of Isobel Butterfield of Tarwin Lower; and Daniel Blennerhassett, a relative of the local Blennerhassett family.

When one looks at the list of men lost in Lark Force, Leongatha and district suffered the greatest number of men killed. Yarram also had many who died on the Montevideo Maru and while escaping.

The Gippsland region as a whole lost 60 men who deserve our recognition and respect on their day, January 23, the date of the invasion of Rabaul.

Last year, Federal Parliament acknowledged Lark Force and it would be fitting for our community to remember them in some way as well.

Do you know them: local historian Lyn Skillern, knows the names of a couple of these men who belonged to the 2/22nd Battalion, but would like to have them all identified.

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Venus Bay fire ready VICTORIA’S Fire Ready Road Show hit Venus Bay on Wednesday, with a decent turnout asking questions about fire preparation and scenarios.

Members from the Department of Justice, CFA, DSE, Red Cross, South Gippsland Shire Council, police as well as the local Tarwin Lower CFA were present.

Gary Burns, Township Protection Planning co-ordinator for the region was keen to offer advice to Venus Bay residents about trimming back overgrowing trees, weeding the garden and preparing a defendable space.

“It’s important to keep trees and weeds under control, especially in an area such as Venus Bay,” he said.

“The grass around here, and many of the trees, could go up really quickly if a fire came through.”

Members of the public had the chance to talk to the experts while the children were entertained by Captain Koala the CFA mascot, giveaways and toys.

Visitors were able to pick up a FireReady kit to assist them in developing Bushfire Survival Plans, view local Township Protection Plans and access information about the new fire danger ratings and the new fire districts.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services and Bushfire Response, Peter Ryan said that fire meetings were just as important this year, despite all the rain.

“With all the wet weather at the end of 2010 and the beginning of this year that has inundated parts of Victoria, bushfires may not be at the forefront of people’s minds,” Mr Ryan said.

“However after that heavy rain it only takes a spell of dry, hot weather such as we witnessed on New Year’s Eve and we have the ideal conditions for bushfire.

“We live in one of the most fireprone regions in the world and every Victorian must know that being prepared and having a plan is the key to surviving a fire.”

Tarwin Lower Fire Brigade: the members were on hand to lend support on the day. They are from left; Jim Cingovski, John Classon, Casey Wilkinson, Jodie Anderson, Mick Moore and Kevin L’Huillier.

Fresh, vital and delicious THE apricot is large and a deep orange hue.

Stamp fair honours king MEMBERS of the Corner Inlet Stamp Club will have a display of their prized King George V collections at their annual stamp and coin fair on Saturday, January 22.

The display celebrates the centenary of King George V’s ascension to the British throne and will include scarce monogram pieces, mint imprint blocks of four, lots of different dye varieties and

the rarer colour shades of the King George V sideface stamps issued from 1913 to 1937.

King George was an avid philatelist and the Royal stamp collection is the best in the world.

The fair runs between 9am and 4pm in the Uniting Church Hall at Foster.

Stamp and coin dealers from Melbourne and Gippsland will attend, giving collectors the chance to buy that elusive stamp, new coin or bank-note album. Lots of catalogues and accessories will also be

available.

Collectors are invited to attend the fair to buy, sell or have their collections valued.

Entry will be by gold coin donation.

There will be a lucky door prize and free show bags for young collectors.

The stamp club meets on the fourth Thursday evening each month. New members are welcome. Ring Lindsay on 5664 7309, Bev on 5688 1018 or email gippystamps@ vic.chariot.net.au

New venture: Peter Arnold and Melissa Burge in Paddlewheel your farmers market store in Koonwarra, where the produce is fresh, delicious and good for you too.

Its flesh is firm but juice squirts out at the first bite.

This is a nectar of the gods, evoking precious memories from a distant childhood of backyard fruit trees.

Melissa Burge, Peter Arnold and Clare Crocker have been aiming for just this response from customers to their new venture in Koonwarra.

Paddlewheel, your farmers market store, draws together the expertise of three professionals who, each in their respective way, is passionate about fresh, wholesome food that tastes delicious.

Melissa has run and developed the Koonwarra Store for 17 years. Peter took up a suggestion from Melissa when she began Australia’s second farmers market from out the front of the Koonwarra Store at the end of the 1990s. Claire has been delivering the clean food concept at her Koonwarra business for around 18 months.

Now, the trio has taken the whole food-should-betasty-and-good-for-you idea and put it into the shop that was Claire’s.

The fruit looks too tempting to walk past; the vegetables a wonderful colour; the packets of dried fruit and nuts plump and begging to be eaten and the bread – ah the bread, is something else. It looks and smells magnificent.

The bread is created by a baker who travels to a farm to choose the grain. This he mills himself before forming the loaves and popping them in the oven.

Paddlewheel will soon have its own small mill, so that its customers can have freshly ground flour.

Melissa said it’s important to have bread in the shop because it’s the staff of life and that reflects the ethos of returning to the days of strong customer service and communication between staff and customers.

For example, you can wander in to Paddlewheel, talk about what you are looking for or planning to cook, and the staff will offer advice.

There’s meat too, sourced from Tarwin Lower and another farmer further north. He’ll be providing lamb and goat. Goat?

Peter Arnold is a great advocate. Give him a slow cooked shoulder and he’s in heaven.

Melissa is thrilled with the prospect of Strzelecki grown pork.

Produce for Paddlewheel comes directly from farmers markets, via Peter and his cool store truck. He admits to sometimes sampling the fruit as he’s driving, making his journeys three times a week.

It often sells quickly. Melissa said Paddlewheel’s blueberry supplier brought in five kilograms and they were gone in a day.

The emphasis is on seasonal produce that, as Melissa said, is “really fresh, beautiful, organic and biodynamic with vitality”.

“We looked at why farmers’ markets are so successful,” added Peter. “The supply chain is so short …. and we expanded on that.”

“We know each producer and the provenance of the produce,” said Melissa. “It’s literally come from the farm to the shop.”

Paddlewheel opened on December 17.

It has a herb garden at the back where you can pick your own.

A second Paddlewheel will open in Prahran next month and Melissa and Peter hope the business will eventually be franchised around Australia.

The name was chosen because it reflects the way produce was shipped in days gone by.

The venture was launched on Saturday night with a dinner. There are no prizes for guessing where the ingredients came from.

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Paige breaks language barrier

By Isaac McCallum

WHEN Paige Holness planned to go on exchange she wanted somewhere different.

She also wanted somewhere warm, to escape South Gippsland’s winter chill.

“I was looking through the maps and came across Brazil: a bit hot, a bit different,” the 17-year-old said.

It was only then that she started to read up on the country, but even that didn’t help when she reached her new home town of Goiânia.

With a population of around 2.5 million Brazilians, the blonde haired, blue eyed Paige stood out like a sore toe.

“Every time I walked past on the street speaking English, people would just stop and stare,” she said.

“When people saw that I had blue/green eyes and blonde hair they were like ‘Where are you from?’. Some of them freaked out, it was eye opening.”

The language barrier proved difficult for the Tarwin resi-

dent, who was forced to lose her Australian slang for the proper English.

“No one could understand me. I did talks at schools with a German guy and a Danish girl,” Paige said.

“They spoke English and everyone understood perfectly. But when I spoke they were like ‘I do not understand that girl’.”

Despite the barrier of communication, Paige was asked to help out in her English class at school, identifying the proper way to connect basic sentences.

Another challenge, although much less stressful, was the food.

Paige recalls sitting down to lunch (Brazilians’ biggest meal of the day) in front of a feast.

“They have like 10 meals a day, and they eat it all. It’s kind of offensive if you don’t eat it all,” she said.

“I had to explain that in Australia we don’t eat this much!”

Coming over to eat a meal brings a range of Brazilian customs that Paige took a while to get used to.

“In Brazil they are so welcoming. They hug and kiss you

about 1000 times on each cheek,” she said.

“When you say goodbye you have to hug and kiss everyone before you go. It’d take 10-15 minutes just to leave.”

A scary thought for most teenagers, but Paige found that the Brazilian people’s confidence and affection has rubbed off on her.

“I suppose it’s made me more confident. I was kind of used to it by the end. All Brazilians are really nice, so it’s easy to fit in,” she said.

And despite difficulties here and there, Paige would do it all again in a heartbeat.

“It made me want to travel everywhere. Hopefully I can go back in my gap year,” she said.

In what she has described as a great life experience, Paige certainly found a place that was a bit different, and wasn’t disappointed with the weather.

But for now she has come home to Tarwin, where she is looking to settle back into life in Australia.

“Hopefully we’ll get a little bit of sunshine so I can hit the beach and get back into work.”

Trip of a lifetime: Paige points out what was her temporary home, Goiânia near the capital Brasilia.

All action at Sandy Point VISITORS to Sandy Point will notice changes at Sandy Point Foreshore, as the hard working Committee of Management put the finishing touches on significant improvement works.

Hard slog: Martin Moore applies silicone in the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine for a mould for a centennial sculpture being created by Shane Cargill. The men had to first flatten the coal face, giving them a brief idea of what mining was like.

Sculptor’s taste of mining life

By Jane Ross SHANE Cargill has had a taste of what life must have been like for his maternal grandfather, Fred Sloan.

Fred worked in the Wonthaggi coal mine and according to family history, survived two mine fires.

His grandson is now creating a sculpture to mark the centenary of the State Coal Mine.

Having toured underground with a guide and formed the design of what he wanted to depict, he went back into the mine with colleague Martin Moore.

They needed to apply some silicone to the coal surface to create a mould and had to chip away at the coal for over an hour to get it flat enough.

“That part gave some insight into the conditions of what mining would have been like back in the day – it wasn’t very pleasant,” Shane said.

His paternal grandfather, Mor-

rie Cargill, was a mine employee too, but he was in administration.

Later, he set up a dry cleaning business. Shane’s cousins Andrew and Russell run Cargill’s Sports Store in Wonthaggi.

With that background, Shane was very keen to create the centennial sculpture.

He comes with impressive credentials.

After leaving Wonthaggi Tech to study graphic design at Swinburne, Shane freelanced as an illustrator and designer, before working for advertising agencies.

In 1983, he set up Mothers Art Productions, the business that created the outstanding fish for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games.

The fish, each representing a participating country, lined the Yarra River. One, Vundu, is now taking pride of place on the new Bass Coast Specialist School building.

“That was one of the biggest things we’d undertaken,” Shane said.

He’s out of the business now,

but still works with some of his former colleagues, including Martin Moore.

Shane said the mould he and Martin took down the mine will be used to cast a large rectangular block representing the coal face.

The surface will be coloured with a silhouette of a miner labouring at the lower end of the coal seam, looking as though he is at the bottom of a shaft.

The work will sit alongside a new information centre, which is also a centennial project. The hub will be at Fincher Street Reserve.

Shane doesn’t want to set the sculpture up before the building is finished in case it’s damaged. Besides, he added, it would get in the builders’ way.

He said by the time it is finished, he and Martin will have spent around 500 hours on the task.

The size of the sculpture will represent the average daily amount of coal per man extracted from the mine.

The works are part of the recently finalised Sandy Point Foreshore Management Plan.

The management plan outlines some priority activities for the committee, including re-aligning the reserve boundaries to incorporate only high use recreation zones; transferring a portion of the foreshore to form part of Shallow Inlet Marine and Coastal Park; and retaining vehicle and boat launching and parking facilities on the Shallow Inlet Foreshore.

The plan aims to provide for a range of recreation opportunities while protecting the biodiversity, natural and cultural features of the area.

Committee president, Rob O’Sullivan, said while all this has been in progress, he and fellow committee member John Thompson have been busy on the ground focusing on reopening an old fire track between Sandy Point township and Shallow Inlet.

Mr O’Sullivan has spent many hours trimming vegetation along the track.

“For a long time the committee has

wanted to reopen this track to provide a safe path to the inlet for walkers and bicycles which is off the main road,” he said.

“DSE recently provided $35,000 funds to enable us to do this. We have pruned vegetation, installed gates, and put down a packed gravel surface along the track.

“Word is now spreading around about the works and the track is getting a lot of use.”

In addition, the committee used $120,000 funding provided as part of DSE’s Public Risk on Public Land Grant Program to install a new toilet block at the inlet, complete landscaping works, install a retaining wall, remove weeds and plant local species near the building and shelter.

The management plan will guide future works.

Committee member, Ray Henderson, said the management plan had taken time to complete.

“It’s a fabulous achievement after so many years to see it come to fruition,” he said.

The Sandy Point Foreshore Management Plan can be viewed on the DSE website at www.dse.vic.gov.au, following the links to Coasts and Marine/ Coasts/Publications.

Popular pathway: Rob O'Sullivan and John Thompson inspect the reopened track to get it ready for the gravel surface.

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Life after high school

From left: 2009 Mary MacKillop student Aidan Delaney aims to major in English next year when he returns to his Canberra university. Carla Fletcher (left) with her sister Jan on top of the Pyramid of the Sun in Mexico earlier this year. Christian van Eck is considering studying music therapy.

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The Star took the opportunity to find out what a high achiever from each of the three secondary colleges in Leongatha had been up to in the past year.

Carla Fletcher from Leongatha Secondary College took a gap year.

She worked for the first half of the year at the Korumburra and Leongatha pools, then went overseas.

“I got an around the world ticket. I started off in America and Mexico, then went to Europe for three months and finished off with a month in Thailand,” she said.

She spent the first month with her sister Jan and the next four with school friend Hayley Dutton.

They went to a baseball game in America, the pyramids in Mexico and tried local foods.

“If anyone is in Year 12 now and they are not sure what to do, I recommend a gap year and if they can save and travel, definitely do that. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done,” the Ruby resident said.

During the year she decided to become a vet rather than a doctor.

“I thought it would be more interesting because if you’re a doctor you end up specialising, but with a vet you get to do everything and you get more species,” Carla said.

She will move to Perth in February to start her veterinary science course.

“I’ve never been to Perth before in my life,” Carla said.

“My mum and sister will go over with me, so we will have a few days and then I start O Week.”

Former Mary MacKillop student Aidan Delaney started an arts/law degree at Australian National University in Canberra, and lived in a Catholic college and helped organise events for those staying there.

“Living at college is

amazing. You meet some fantastic new people and get involved in some fantastic new things, though it is hard being away from home sometimes,” he said.

One of the most notable things about Aidan’s first year of freedom was the time flexibility.

“All your time is about what you want to do and you’re not having to work with anyone else. It was quite a challenge to get used to and sometimes it gets boring doing everything for yourself,” Aidan said.

After two months travelling in the United Kingdom and France with friends this summer, Aidan will return to Canberra and do a straight arts load, majoring in English.

“I found law was too boring and restrictive. I wanted to do something that was more engaging and hands- on,” he said.

That will probably be senior secondary English teaching.

South Coast Christian College’s Christian van Eck began a Bachelor of Performance at JMC Academy this year while sharing a house at Ashburton.

“I really enjoyed the uni experience and lifestyle. I miss it so much.

I made some fantastic friends,” he said.

Mid-year Christian returned to Leongatha and increased his hours at McDonalds.

After six months in South Gippsland he has shifted back to Melbourne.

“I was originally going to go for a Bachelor of Music at ACU for next year, but they cancelled the course,” Christian said.

“I’ve landed myself a really good full time job working in advertising, so I’ll take another year and make money.

“There is a lot of time after Year 12 to decide what you want to do. I’m still not 100 per cent sure which course to go for.”

The talented pianist’s options include a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music to lead to music therapy or education.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - PAGE 27

Colour and character THIS Leongatha home will be auctioned by SEJ and is profiled on the right side of page 29.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - PAGE 29

Leongatha auction Dare to be different R AINBOW Park is a unique property at Stony Creek that sits on about one acre of land.

Nestled amongst a natural bush setting, this two storey home, which was built about 10 years ago, has four bedrooms.

It features Tasmanian oak floors, sawn timber bench tops, stair tread and support beams, and a Colorbond roof.

Downstairs has the main living area with kitchen, lounge, dining, laundry, bathroom and one

bedroom.

Three bedrooms are on the second storey.

The kitchen has gas cooking, and a stainless dishwasher.

Outside offers 400 litre hot water service, abundant fresh water storage with a pressure system and grey water disposal system.

The paddocks have been set up for horses and feature plain wire and tape fences, large water troughs, and timber lined sand box stables.

A garden shed and two more storage sheds take

At a glance Location: 53 Main Street, Stony Creek.

Price: reduced to $270,000.

Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Leongatha.

Contact: 5662 0922.

care of equipment, and a carport takes care of the car.

Two freshwater rain tanks supply the home with water, and tanks at the sheds catch excess runoff.

Located at Stony Creek, just a short drive from the picturesque village of Meeniyan, dare to be different and take a look. Affordably marketed at the reduced price of $270,000.

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

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HIS Leongatha home is full of character and will b auctioned by SEJ on Febbe ruary 12.

For genuine sale, this home is close to the hospital and all the shops and services of the town.

It has three good sized bedrooms, all with built-in robes and established gardens on the large level block.

One of the delightful features of this attractive home is a front porch patio where you can sit on a calm

summer night and watch the world go by.

Another is the care taken with the house over a long period of time.

The tiled roof house has been reclad and features aluminium windows, some with sun blinds.

The large lounge has a bay window and plenty of temperature control options with a reverse cycle air conditioner, gas heater and air conditioner.

In the updated kitchen you will find a bay window and exterior sun

blind as well as a dual dishwasher and plenty of cupboard space above and below.

Also inside is an exceptionally large master bedroom.

Outside there is a lock-up workshop and garden shed, and an intriguing range of mature trees and plants.

An appropriately designed single car port is next to the home.

The safety conscious will appreciate the security doors.

Prior offers will be considered on this well located property.

At a glance Location: 42 Koonwarra Road, Leongatha.

Auction: Saturday, February 12 at 11.30am on site.

Sole agent: SEJ, Leongatha.

Contact: 5662 4033, Lyle Miller 0408 515 665 or Barry Redmond 0418 515 666.

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Auctions aplenty

25 Townsend Bluff Road, Inverloch

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J Hooker in Wonthaggi and Inverloch are auctioning nine unique properties this summer.

57 Lohr Avenue, Inverloch.

LJ Hooker Inverloch co-director Allan Mann said many of these properties will only come up for sale once in a lifetime.

“The main thing is that they are all quality and unique properties, which is why we take them to auction,” he said.

There has been plenty of interest already in the properties.

Twenty-five Townsend Bluff Road will be auctioned on February 13 and features some of Inverloch’s best views across the inlet.

“We don’t see that every day on the Inverloch market,” Mr Mann said.

“It’s the first time it will be sold since the house was built. It’s only a year old and the vendors are relocating interstate.”

It should sell for more than $2 million.

This weekend two Lohr Avenue properties will be auctioned.

The avenue is highly sought after with its tree lined streets and close proximity to the surf beach.

Thirty-three Halford Street will also be auctioned this Saturday.

The large treed allotment has a

frontage of 20m with a three bedroom weatherboard.

The next day, Sunday, January 23, a log cabin on 29 Norman Road in Inverloch will be auctioned.

On January 29 five acres at 623 Inverloch-Venus Bay Road will go under the hammer.

It is within walking distance of Anderson Inlet with views and will be ideal for someone looking to build their dream home.

Thirty-five Sandymount Avenue was the historic site of the “Two Views” hotel and guest house.

It features a huge 4300 square metres in two titles and will be highly sought after when it is auctioned on February 12.

This is the last big land holding close to the Inverloch main street.

Number 3 Ocean View Court will also be auctioned on February 12 and has a chance of selling for $2 million. It features a Canadiandesigned house over three levels with lush gardens.

A commercial position on White Road, Wonthaggi went to auction on Saturday. (This section of the paper was printed before results were available).

Mr Mann said Inverloch stock is short at the moment.

“Stock has dried up because people are hanging onto them for a little

bit longer. If they are in a particular pocket of town they don’t want to lose their foothold,” he said.

“Properties are performing very well, particularly those that are close to the beach or town, or have views.”

Predominantly properties are sold to Melbourne buyers who are more likely to come from the inner eastern area than in the past.

Mr Mann said higher prices had shut the door on first home buyers.

Land releases are not keeping up with demand either.

Another director, Scott Hughes, who will be the auctioneer of these properties said the Inverloch market continues to go ahead.

Desalination plant employees are still buying in the area as well as those seeking a permanent home, including more younger people.

LJ Hooker sold seven properties in seven days leading up to Christmas, which is normally a quiet period for real estate in Inverloch.

Mr Hughes said there was also a huge rental demand.

“A lot of people are choosing to live in Inverloch and travel elsewhere, even to Cranbourne and Dandenong and some parts of Melbourne,” he said.

3 Ocean View Court, Inverloch.

How about it? LJ Hooker Inverloch directors Scott Hughes and Allan Mann admire the view at 25 Townsend Bluff Road, which will be auctioned on February 13. It is one of nine properties the group has for auction this summer.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - PAGE 31

Affordable unit in top Leongatha location U

NIT 7, 18 Ogilvy Street offers buyers the opportunity to secure a comfortable unit in an excellent location in Leongatha.

The unit is one of eight units in the block and is situated at the rear of the quiet complex, with easy access from Miles Lane as well as Ogilvy Street.

As you enter the unit you know it has been well cared for.

The lounge is spacious and offers electric air conditioning and heating, which will service the entire unit.

Adjoining the lounge, the kitchen has

been recently replaced and is a good size, offering electric cooking, laminex benches and ample storage.

Both of the bedrooms fit a double or queen bed and both have built-in robes.

There is a good sized patio and outdoor area, the patio paved with some grass at the end, ideal for a garden.

Also a good sized single lock-up garage adjoins the unit.

This unit is tenanted to excellent tenants who would love to stay, paying a top rental return, however it can be purchased with vacant possession if you should choose to live in it yourself.

At a glance Location: 7/18 Ogilvy Street, Leongatha.

Price: $193,000 Sole agent: Elders, Leongatha.

Contact: Zel Svenson 0438 636 290.

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A nice surprise I

F you’re looking for a cute cottage in a quiet court location this is the place for you.

A stone’s throw from the Leongatha Education Precinct and St Laurence’s Primary School, this property is perfect for a family that wants to be close to it all.

It’s also a flat 10 minute walk to the Leongatha CBD and all it has to offer.

The house has been continually improved, and will be picture perfect with polished floorboards and a lick of paint.

With three bedrooms (all with built-in robes, new carpets and new curtains), study, lounge, massive rumpus/family room, well appointed kitchen, tidy bathroom and cleverlydesigned laundry, 5 Olympic Court offers a comfortable abode for the discerning buyer.

The house also has natural gas and a new hot water service.

If you like outdoor entertaining, you’re sure to be impressed by the huge undercover area in the backyard.

Paved, and with a quaint back deck, there is more to this property than meets the eye.

The tradesman is well taken care of too, with an extra long garage that lends itself to DIY projects.

Those with an eye to the future may like to convert the building into a granny flat.

Designed with South Gippsland’s rainy climate in mind, the property boasts an enclosed carport with remote roller door, so nobody gets wet when they arrive home with the shopping.

The kids will be excited by the big backyard, with plenty of room to kick a footy or swing a cricket bat.

At a glance Location: 5 Olympic Court, Leongatha.

Price: $295,000.

Agent: Stockdale & Leggo, Leongatha.

Contact: 5662 5800.

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Something for everyone T

HERE’S something here for the entertainer, the romantic, the chef, the outdoor adventurer, and those in need (or want) of a big workshop.

Externally, the first thing you’ll notice is the organic lines of the radially-sawn hardwood weatherboards - warm, low-maintenance and aesthetically pleasing.

Inside, there is more timber, in the form of rich wall panelling crafted from timber milled from the property.

But this is not a ‘woodsy’ rustic home it displays a balanced mix of warm timbers, contemporary styling and subtle colour schemes.

Downstairs, you’ll find an open-plan living zone with a toasty wood heater, reverse-cycle air conditioner, and a dreamy new kitchen that has plenty of cupboards, vast stone-look benches, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.

Also on this level are two bedrooms, a family bathroom with a shower and bath, a cupboard-adorned laundry and separate loo.

Upstairs, there is a large second living room and study area, under a timber-lined cathedral ceiling, which opens onto a huge deck.

You have to stand on the deck to fully appreciate its size, the outlooks that it affords, and its utmost suitability for enter-

taining and general outdoor enjoyment.

Part of the deck, which can also be accessed from an external flight of steps, is undercover and currently houses an outdoor setting and barbecue.

At the opposite end of the living room is the main bedroom and a huge private en suite with a delicious corner spa.

Under the roofline of the home is a double garage with direct home access, and to one side, a studio/storage room.

At the rear of the property, an 18 x 7.6m workshop/machinery shed has been custom-built with a reinforced concrete floor to garage heavy earth-moving machinery.

Incorporated is an office area with a kitchenette and even a toilet.

This space is perfect for a home business or perhaps for the car restoration enthusiast. There are two gates at the property’s entrance, providing a convenient drivethrough option, and a wide driveway to the workshop provides easy manoeuvrability.

For the outdoor adventurer - the young or the young at heart - there is a fantastic rock-climbing wall on the end of an elevated playhouse, complete with a hook for attaching a safety harness.

The landscaped garden is immaculate, and features lush natives and a man-made small stream and waterfall.

A comprehensive lifestyle package on a 1670 square metre allotment (approx) within walking distance of schools and baths.

At a glance Location: 44 Wanke Road, Mirboo North.

Price: $380,000 - $420,000.

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Contact: Lisa Williams 0438 133 385.

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HIS Hallston haven, which has just been put on the market, features an almost new, contemporary styled home, with a focus on energy efficiency.

The land size is 2.47 acres.

The home has four bedrooms, with the main boasting an en suite and walk-in robe.

Stunning views of the Hallston valley area are available from the open plan living and dining.

You are sure to be impressed with the all electric kitchen including stainless steel appliances.

Also inside is timber flooring and quality carpets.

An undercover Alfresco dining area is part of a long deck at the front of the home, which is a wonderful place to gather with friends and family.

The vendors did not spare any expense creating a sustainable home focusing on environmental efficiency design elements including a 1.6kw solar cell system, which feeds excess electricity back to the main power grid, Comfort Glass Plus in all living areas that is comparable to double glazing and has UV protection, reverse cycle heating and cooling, solid fuel heating, and passive solar design with the house facing five degrees north of north east to ensure maximum efficiency.

Inspection is by appointment only.

At a glance Location: 1090 Leongatha Yarragon Road, Hallston.

Price: $498,000.

Agent: Ruralco Property, Leongatha.

Contact: Kirstin Richardson 0427 092 983.

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Thai honeymoon

ASHLEE Hall and Nicholas Durand honeymooned in Thailand after their wedding on October 23.

The couple exchanged vows at St Ita’s Catholic Church in Drouin, followed by a reception at the Warragul Arts Centre.

Ashlee is the only daughter of Tammy Hall of Berrys Creek, and Nicholas is the seventh child of John and Barbara Durand of Drouin.

The couple chose a charcoal black and silver theme for their wedding.

Ashlee carried a posy bouquet of Ivory roses with

Stylish occasion: Nicholas and Ashlee Durand.

Hundreds of Christmas gifts THE 2010 Uniting Care/Target Christmas Appeal was a resounding success.

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and individuals in Gippsland, they were able to ensure that 57 South Gippsland families enjoyed the spirit of Christmas.

From these families a total of 161 children received gifts this year.

A total of 21 South Gippsland organisations and private citizens donated a total of 711 gifts this year.

The appeal was run with the Salvation Army who co-ordinated the distribution of Christmas hampers with Uniting Care Gippsland delivering donated toys to local families.

The community responded quickly, which enabled Uniting Care to distribute the gifts in a timely manner so that families were organised for the festive season.

Yarna Kraft, who co-ordinated the Christmas Appeal for Uniting Care Gippsland, said this could not have happened without the massive support from our local community.

pale pink oriental lilies and diamentes.

She was supported by maid of honour, Anna Wilson of Leongatha, and bridesmaids Sophie Froidevaux, Vicki Warne, Jeanette Fowkes and Kate Wilson. They wore floor length charcoal gowns and carried sheath bouquets of pink oriental lilies with hot pink roses.

Nicholas was supported by best man, Matt North of Inverloch, and groomsmen, Gerard Kennedy, and brothers Paul, Matthew and Christopher Durand. They wore black three piece suits with charcoal ties.

Flower girls were nieces, Olivia Clarke and Makayla Durand, and page boy was nephew, Charlie Dobbin.

The bride’s dress, a strapless satin gown in a mermaid style with a sweetheart cut neckline in cafe/silver, was designed by Roz La Kelin.

The dress featured French lace with embroidery, swarovski crystals and beading through to its long train.

Ashlee and Nicholas are now living in Leongatha.

STELLAH Mae Tilley was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on January 6 to Lizbeth and Justin Tilley of Cape Woolamai. Stellah is a new sister to Ethan, 19 months.

MASON and Renee Beasley of Inverloch welcomed a little girl, Stella Eve Beasley. She was born on January 12 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital and is a sister for Thea Blossom, three.

Jack and Ruby top baby names THE most popular boys’ and girls’ names for 2010 suggest modern Victorian parents still favour traditional names.

The most popular girls’ names this year were Ruby, Charlotte, Mia, Olivia and Chloe, according to figures from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

The top boys’ names were Jack, William, Thomas, Oliver and Joshua.

Attorney-General Robert Clark said: “Traditional names are continuing to remain popular, and parents in 2010 were sticking with many of the favourites seen in recent years.”

Jacob was the only new

entrant to the top 20 most popular boys’ names list this year, replacing Daniel.

For the past three years, the top 20 girls’ names have remained favourites with no new entrants.

“The most popular girls’ names for 2010 feature an interesting selection of classic Victorian and Edwardian names,” Mr Clark said.

The most popular child’s name of the decade was Jack (7085 boys since 2000), followed closely

by Joshua (6816). Olivia was the most popular girls’ name of the decade (5217).

“Naming a child is an important step for all parents, and then registering their child’s birth with

Births, Deaths and Marriages,” Mr Clark said.

“Once a birth is registered, parents can be issued with a birth certificate, which is often required when the time comes for signing up for school, Medicare, government benefits, a passport and eventually, a driver’s licence.”

The registry has been recording significant events in the lives of Victorians since the first Births Registration Act was proclaimed in July 1853. More than 71,000 births were registered in 2010.

View Victoria’s most popular names since 1929 at www.bdm.vic.gov.au

Fee change MANY food businesses across Bass Coast Shire will have noticed changes to fees payable from last year.

Council’s community safety manager, Philippa O’Halloran, said this was due to changes to classifications by the State Government.

“The State Government made changes to the Food Act which required all food businesses to be re-classified on the basis of risk,” she said.

“Unfortunately this means that there will be some business owners who will see substantial increases on previous years.”

The new classification system is designed to help ensure the requirements of different food premises are better matched to the food safety risks associated with their food handling activities.

All food premises are classified by council according to their highest risk activity.

Business owners with questions relating to their classification can contact council on 1300 BCOAST (226 2787).

Ryan Lee Braid was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on January 5 to Dian and Stephen Braid of Kilcunda.

XAVIA-LUCA Vivian Bland was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on January 10 to Veronica Sarkany and Dwayne Bland of Sunderland Bay. Xavia-Luca is pictured with his sisters Erin-Mauree, 12 and Alexandria, 11.

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CHAISE James Fraser was born on January 7 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. He is the first child for Troy and Skye of Leongatha.

WILL Andrew Redpath was born on January 11 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital to Michael and Kim of Korumburra. He has four older brothers: Brandon, 16, Hayden, 14, Jessi, 13, and Matthew, 11.

TAYLA Kate Kaldvee was born at Latrobe Regional Hospital on December 20, the fourth child and first daughter for Tristan and Kate Kaldvee. Tayla is a sister for Thomas, aged six-and-a-half, Alex, three-and-a-half, and Blake, 23 months.

JONAS Warren Richards was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on December 31 to Kelly and Jason Richards of Wonthaggi. Jonas is a new brother to Anorein, aged eight;,Philippa, five, and Jacquin, four.

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COUNTRY people are renowned for their dedication to making their communities better places and South Gippsland is no exception. There are five nominations for the South Gippsland Citizen of the Year Award this year.

Close call in race for citizen honour

Health focus: Anna Close-Mewitt.

ANNA Close-Mewitt stands out not only for her actions in establishing an Access Youth Clinic in Leongatha, but for her leadership and advocacy skills that inspired so many to support her dream, practically, physically, emotionally and financially.

Employed by Leongatha Healthcare as a practice nurse, she has devoted a considerable amount of her own time, resources and energy in self educational, fundraising and health promotional activities and seminars for

young people.

Anna has earned the respect, affection and trust of the young people who access the clinic.

The clinic would not exist without her selfless dedication to the project and young lives have been significantly enhanced by her support.

She is a mother to two young children and is involved with her children’s kinder and swimming and helps her husband run a small local business.

Many talents: Sinclair.

Fay

FAY Sinclair of Stony Creek began playing netball at age seven, was secretary of the Meeniyan Netball Club

at 14, and has gone on to spend 30 years on the committee of the South Gippsland Netball Association, as well as coaching and umpiring.

Her contributions are evident in so many local groups: she has been secretary/treasurer of the MeeniyanRecreationReserve Committee of Management for 24 years and was deeply involved in the pre-school and primary school parents’ club for 12 years as her four boys were educated. Other organisations to benefit from her input over the years have been MDU Football Club, Young Farmers, the Victorian Cake DecoratingAssociation, Cubs and Scouts.

For the past nine years she has also worked one day a week at the local kindergarten and at the end of each year teaches cake decorating to Grade 6.

In addition to running a busy household, Fay milks up to 240 cows morning and night with husband Daryl.

They are both members of Landcare.

Toy joy: Stephenson.

Ben

MANY a child’s eyes have lit up on receiving one of the hundreds of beautifully handcrafted wooden toys that Ben Stephenson of Toora makes and donates to Kilmany Care for underprivileged children each year.

Other charities to benefit from Ben’s generosity include Red Cross Drought Relief, Anglicare, St Vincent de Paul and the Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund.

In addition he has made life size figures for the Nativity scene used at the Toora Community Christmas Carols.

His support of so

many charities has happily consumed his time and focus since retiring more than 20 years ago, and has greatly enriched the Toora community and beyond.

Despite significant ill health, Ben helps maintain the church grounds, distributes Meals on Wheels, shares the bounty of his vegetable garden with neighbours and friends, and is always ready to help them with handyman chores.

When the weather is too inclement for outdoor activities, he makes beautiful embroidered cards which are sold as fund raisers for World Vision.

He regularly supports young people by taking them under his wing and shares his skills, knowledge and love of gardening and woodworking.

His fabulous approach and enthusiasm for life continue to inspire all who have the pleasure of knowing him.

CFA man: Dorling.

middle of the night, for which he is treasured. This can be supporting folk affected by fire or accidents, often running them home no matter how far, or offering them a roof when they are stranded.

Quiet and shy by nature, his gentle support has minimised the trauma of many crises and been long remembered.

A single business operator, Mick has constantly put his own business in jeopardy, often closing the door to attend fires and other emergencies.

He also takes the time to talk to community groups about fire awareness and safety.

Mick was the driving force in creating the first search and rescue vehicle outside the metropolitan area in 1976 and in the building of the brick fire station in 1974.

For his outstanding service, he has been made a life member of the CFA and was presented with their highest award, the CFA National Medal, in 2001.

The Fish Creek Jaycees also presented him with a Community Service Award for his outstanding service to the community of Fish Creek in 1993.

Mick

MICK Dorling of Fish Creek has been widely acclaimed for his 48 years of continuous membership and service to the local CFA. It is the extra caring deeds that he does quietly and selflessly, often in the

Leading woman: Karen Anton.

KAREN Anton of Mirboo North shows exemplary leadership skills in the many areas of Mirboo North’s community life she is involved with.

She was heavily involved in the campaign to establish the St Andrew’s Childcare Centre, leading the event management group which organised several outstanding fundraising initiatives for the project.

An enthusiastic committee member of the Mirboo North Playgroup and Toy Library, Karen is always especially considerate of new families in town, encouraging them to join in activities.

More recently Karen has been the driving force and chair behind the establishment of the community bank, inspiring members of the community to ‘make it happen’.

Rather than dominate, Karen empowers everyone to contribute their ideas and then leads by example in following through unfailingly on her allotted tasks.

She is an amazing woman constantly devoting her time to helping in the local community, from playgroup, kinder, primary school, child care, Scouts and now as the chair of the board of Strzelecki Ranges Community Enterprises.

Speakers embody spirit AN INSIPRATIONAL diversity of Australia Day ambassadors will speak at local celebrations.

. y a d o t e t a r Celeb . w o r r o m o t n i Live it aga Australia Day isn’t just about freedom and wide-open spaces. We’re not just celebrating our diverse blend of cultures. And it’s not just about friends coming together for an all-day eat-a-thon. We celebrate on 26 January because tomorrow, we get to live it all over again. To find out about celebrations near you, visit australiaday.org.au

Small business dynamo, fashion designer and philanthropist, Sally Browne, will speak at Leongatha.

From her humble beginnings, she built a multi million-dollar business, involving fashion, property, lifestyle and with scientists in Finland, developed the first stress monitor based on heart rate.

Sally serves on a number of boards and committees, is committed to mentoring young business people and is the proud mum of four children The chairman of the Victorian Advisory Board of The Starlight Children’s Foundation will speak at Meeniyan.

Gerry Hanily has been an active member of the foundation for seven years and is happiest when interacting with the children and their families that Starlight assists.

He is now responsible for firm-wide business development across Victoria for KPMG and through the company, has been part of the Victoria Police leadership mentoring program.

Showman Ted Hamilton will inspire at Mirboo North.

From early days on radio and in theatre, since 2003, Ted has been a principal advisor to the chairman of the board of International Food Products Group (USA).

Ted was the co-convener of a new political party, The Australia Party, which was the formative initiative for The Australian Democrats.

In 1972, he co-organised - with Mick Young and Clive Holding - the Labor Party’s ‘It’s Time’ campaign, which resulted in a landslide win for Labor.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, chef Marcus Moore will speak at Foster.

During Marcus’s tenure, Le Restaurant, Hotel Sofitel’s fine dining restaurant, received many accolades.

During the course of his five years at Hotel Sofitel, Marcus also set up a successful culinary academy, which went on to garner many awards for training and whose apprentices won numerous gold medals at national culinary competitions.

Marcus was the founder of the charitable event, Eat Street, that has raised about $2 million over 12 years.

Marcus was a founding committee member of The Million Dollar Lunch which is now in its fifth year and has raised $5 million in the past five years.

In May 2006, Marcus was promoted to director of food and beverage, overseeing 750 staff and 15 restaurants, until he left and joined Peter Rowland Catering in June 2008.

Marcus now helps with the organisation and execution of the charity event, Dinner with the Angels, which is held at the NGV, and raised $200,000 last year.

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Event nominees showcase region WHEN it comes to staging events that people want to attend, South Gippslanders know how.

There are three nominations for the South Gippsland Community Event of the Year 2011.

The Hills Cluster ACMI Film Premiere was an outstanding celebration for the hills cluster of small towns Loch, Nyora, Poowong and Bena.

Nominated by Poowong CCC, the event was organised by a working group of nine that liaised closely with ACMI representatives and community members.

The film project united the communities, captured their cultural strengths and heritage.

Two hundred people attended the premiere and profits were shared equally among the four town associations.

The Korumburra Agricultural Show carries on a 110 year community tradition and draws up to 8000 people over the prestigious two day event each February.

It showcases the best of local produce, livestock and talent and attracts entries from afar.

The carnival component makes up a significant 40 per cent of the show’s attractions, including big rides, mobile theatre, a snake show and followed up by motocross, fireworks and bands in the evening.

Run by volunteers, the event engages many people.

Many local businesses provide prizes, prize money, or sponsorship of events.

Ninety-five per cent of profits are ploughed back in to improving the facilities and grounds.

Regional event: enjoying the 2010 Korumburra Show were Scott Mackie, leading Tassie, with his sister Jasmine and Zali Deenen.

With the demise of other shows in the region, Korumburra provides an avenue for people from the wider community to compete or attend with their families.

The show was nominated by the Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Show Society.

The LAC Meeniyan Carnivale was a three day event organised by the Lyrebird Arts Council to celebrate their10th anniversary, and to celebrate their history of consistently bringing highly acclaimed international and Australian artists to perform in the Meeniyan Hall.

The main street was

closed off and quickly populated by stalls, music and fun seeking crowds.

Art shows and workshops engaged young and old participants in unleashing their creativity.

Thousands of people travelled from as far as interstate, drawn by the diverse program of free musical entertainment.

The economic flow-on to the district was outstanding with retailers, accommodation and stallholders thrilled with the patronage.

The Carnivale was nominated by Meeniyan Progress Association.

Dedicated to serving POOWONG’S Eliza Attenborough is the only candidate for South Gippsland Shire’s Young Citizen of the Year award.

Nominated by Poowong CCC Inc, Eliza is an intelligent and confident young woman.

Through her involvement in her local netball and basketball clubs, school and cattle exhibiting, she has demonstrated natural leadership qualities and a wisdom beyond her years.

Her support of her clubs ranges from umpiring, coaching and fundraising to waitressing, bookwork and cleaning.

She is willing to help wherever needed, and always with a great attitude.

At a youth camp for dairy cattle held over five days in Melbourne, Eliza was one of five finalists nominated from a field of 54 for a $10,000 award to encourage other young people into the dairy industry.

While she did not win, she is already doing this work as an active member of the South Gippsland Dairy Youth Group.

Eliza is in her first year of nursing at

Ballarat, but still finds time to help out on the family farm and help her cousin show stud stock.

Her grace and maturity make her a worthy ambassador of South Gippsland youth.

Having a go: Eliza Attenborough.

LOCAL Australia Day celebrations begin tomorrow (Wednesday, January 19) with the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards Ceremony.

From 7.30-9pm at Leongatha Memorial Hall, council will honour the nominees for this year’s awards in the categories of South Gippsland Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year. They represent years of contribution to our communities and are deserving of the public’s support.

Australia Day events: Leongatha and district: McIndoe Park, corner Turner and Hassett streets. Contact: Sue Miles, 0432 379 119.

8.15am. South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, distribution of flags, parade.

8.30am. Flag raising and national anthem, president’s welcome. Ambassador’s address: Sally Browne. Local award presentations. musical interlude, citizenship ceremony, affirmation.

10am. Australian breakfast provided by community groups, face painting, jumping castles, giant puzzles and games and stilts.

1.30pm. Leongatha Historical Society Cemetery Walk.

10am-6pm. SG SPLASH: fun and games at the pool.

Corner Inlet: Pearl Park, Foster.

Contact: Margaret

Haycroft, 5688 2107.

Noon. barbecue, music, stalls and community displays.

1pm. Judging of lamington bake off.

2pm. Flag raising and national anthem. Ambassador’s address: Marcus Moore. Local award presentations.

2.30pm. Close of formalities.

Meeniyan and district: Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw Street. Contact: Clive Hope, 5664 7464.

8am. Flag raising and National Anthem, affirmation.

8.12am. Reading by youth representatives.

8.16am. Ambassador’s address: Gerry Hanily.

8.25am. Local award presentations, musical performance.

8.42am. Close of formalities.

Mirboo North and district: Shire Hall, Ridgway. Contact: Ian Bristow, 5668 1340.

9.45am. Children’s activities, morning tea and music.

10.30am. Call to order – welcome, flag raising, national anthem.

10.45am. Shire awards, presentation of children’s prizes.

11am. Ambassador’s address: Ted Hamilton.

11.25am. music performance.

11.45am. Local presentations

by Gippsland South MLA, Peter Ryan.

Noon. Twenty Sixers Club cake cutting.

Pound Creek: fire station.

Contact: Tania Frank, 5674 5506.

11.30am. Flag raising and national anthem, affirmation.

11.45am. Guest speaker: Peter Van Zuyden.

Noon. free barbecue lunch (BYO drinks). Music by South Gippsland Shire Brass Band.

Tarwin Lower and district: Fisher Park (200 metres along Walkerville Road).Contact: Glenda Arbuthnot 5663 5244.

8am. Welcome, raising of flag, national anthem.

8.15am. Public discussion, reading.

8.30-10am. Breakfast.

Korumburra and district: Arawata Hall. Contact: Lorraine Kirk, 5659 8268.

8.30am. Free breakfast, music

by Beggs to Differ.

10am. Formal welcome by MC Colin Graham. Flag raising, national anthem, tree planting, local award presentations.

11am. Guest speaker: Dr Bob Birrell.

Kongwak: at hall. Contact: Chris Gow, 5655 2277.

8.30am. Free breakfast.

9.30am. Welcome.

9.35am. Guest speaker John Kennedy QM. 10am. Flag raising, national anthem.

South Gippsland Shire Council sponsors these celebrations and thanks the local committees who organise these events for their communities.

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Tattersalls’ allsorts

By Tessa Hayward

MOST families get together for a meal, but the Tattersall family gets together for an art exhibition.

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

Eight Tattersall family members have produced different forms of artwork to display in their exhibition Tattersall Allsorts. The exhibition is running until February 26 at Mushroom Crafts Art/Craft Space, Leongatha.

This is the third time the Tattersall family has displayed together.

Each family member has different artistic talents that blend nicely.

Margaret Tattersall made jewellery pieces.

“I’ve enjoyed creating jewellery and presenting the beads in a unique combination for each piece,” she said.

Margaret used sterling silver findings and sterling silver beads from Bali and some handmade dichroic tile beads by Sookylala in America.

“Each has presented me with a different facet of jewellery-making, with some journeys being more challenging than others,” she said.

David Tattersall has offered flower photography.

“The project was a good exercise in patience and coping with frustration, but the results have made it all worthwhile,” he said.

Malcolm Tattersall has also photographed flowers, as well as insects.

“One of my pieces captures an insect on a poplar gum. It depicts the world of an ant and the challenges it faces daily,” he said.

Malcolm’s second contribution was of flowers on a cliff at Eagle’s Nest.

“My hope is to encourage people to value and enjoy the diversity of the life that is around

Family exhibition: Cara, Nicole, David, Marg, Conrad, Nali and Karl Tattersall have all put their artwork on show for the latest exhibition at Mushroom Crafts Art/Craft Space. us all the time, as it all has its own beauty,” he said.

Karl Tattersall submitted one piece to show.

“Hemispheres is unique and important to me because it represents an overlap between my personal and work lives,” he said.

Karl has been working to provide support to people with severe mental illness; this artwork is a representation of another way of seeing the world.

Conrad Tattersall took photos with his new digital camera in his spare time as well as writing in his journal, drawing pictures and playing on his guitar and drum kit.

Cara Tattersall took her time to capture the true essence of her subject.

“My images are not intrusive but I believe

that a home is meant to be surrounded by images of who we truly are,” she said.

Her main outlet is photography but she also spends time at the drawing table creating light and whimsical illustrations and paintings.

Nicole Tattersall is well known for her stencil art, illustration and installation works.

“The context of the piece and the overall feel of the work is conveyed through a selection of mixed mediums – from the innocence and creative minds of two children, to the dirty look created to interpret the streets of a busy day,” she said.

Nali Tattersall is the youngest exhibitor and is keen on making videos.

“I like taking pictures,” he said.

The Tattersall family encourages everyone to come by and browse.

Eclectic mix demands notice A WEEKLY gathering at the Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall resulted in the staging of an art exhibition last week.

Entitled The Thursday Group, the collection featured works by 10 artists from across the coast who meet to paint, create and chat.

Anita Booth and Val Martin offered colourful mosaics; Jo Miles, Marli Feehely, Maureen Old, Pauline Farries, Peg Classon and Carol Dwyer showed paintings; and Sue Hill and Glenda Graham displayed patchwork quilting and textile work.

The exhibition, at the hall, ended on Sunday.

Thinking ideas: artist Pauline Farries stands before her thought provoking works based on natural subjects.

Hear Hornets play ONE of Australia’s leading blues and roots bands will play at the Riverview Hotel, Tarwin Lower this Saturday (January 22).

The Hornets boast some of Australia’s famous musicians: singer-song-writer Craig Horne and guitarist Jeff Burstin from Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons and the Black Sorrows, plus guitarist Wayne Burt also from Jo Jo Zep and the Black Sorrows.

They are joined by Wayne Duncan from Daddy Cool on bass, Chris Tabone from the Bad Loves on drums and Bruce Haymes on keyboards from the Paul Kelly and Renee Geyer bands.

The Hornets have released their fifth album, entitled Good Stuff, divided into three sections: urban blues, Parisienne suite and finger pointing songs, and features the evocative instrumental, The Flight of the Hornet.

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Accidents happen: farmers are being urged to take care when moving silage and hay.

Stay safe when moving silage THE exceptionally wet spring is anticipated to change how fodder is transported and introduce new risks for farmers.

Falling silage bales have caused fatalities.

A South Australian man died last year when a falling bale crushed him while loosening the restraints on a truck load of silage.

There will be an increased safety risk due to the volume of silage and hay being moved from farm to farm, according to the Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA), the peak industry body for fodder producers and contractors. Bill Gough, AFIA chairman and hay producer from Branxholme in south west Victoria, reminds farmers and contractors who are transporting fodder to be aware of some of the unique risks of the way silage can move during transit.

“A wet spring has produced a larger proportion of silage this year as most hay paddocks have been weather damaged,” he said.

“There are inherent risks of hay bales falling during transport but these risks are greater when transporting silage bales.”

Charlie Williams, chair of the AFIA Transport Committee from Elmore, said: “Due to the high levels of moisture in silage bales, they can easily lose their shape and structure

even though the restrained load is still secure.

“The suitability of silage bales for transport will vary according to the bale’s moisture, size, and shape, length of plant material and crop maturity. Truck drivers are encouraged to assess these features on loading, load round bales on their flat sides and regularly check the tension of their load binders in transit.

“Transporting these bales poses a serious threat to the person removing load binders at the point of delivery as bales may fall once restraints are released.”

AFIA promotes the use of a telehandler or front end loader to support the column of bales while the binder is being released and similarly while the clip is being unhooked on the other side of the load.

This takes away the risk of a bale falling on the person releasing the restraints.

At all other times when the silage is being loaded or unloaded the driver should remain in the truck and no other person should be allowed in the vicinity of the unloading area.

“The area along the side of the truck is a high risk zone and needs to be managed with the care and respect it deserves,” Mr Gough said.

“It may take a little longer time to work around these risks, however the risk of death or permanent disability is too great, and can happen to anyone. No person and their family should have to experience such tragedy.”

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Farmers smile at prices AN increase of 50 per cent in supply occurred with producers believing that prices would be better, and they were not disappointed.

The much larger, and generally good to very good quality penning sold to more competition and stronger demand. This saw some cattle sell at rates that were 2c to 7c dearer, but bullocks and grown steers were 6c to 11c/ kg dearer.

The 200 vealers sold to good competition from both trade buyers and restockers.

Most vealers made between 195c and 224c, with restockers paying 174c to 207c/kg.

In the yearling section most were heifers that made from 174c to 197c with isolated sales of steers between 180c and 208c/kg.

The pride of the yarding were the 550 bullocks and steers penned. The quality was good to very good, and so was the demand.

Prime C3 and C4 bullocks made between 188c and 199c with an average of 195c, and heavy yearling steers made to 201c/kg.

Manufacturing bullocks sold very well with crossbreds making between 173c and 190c, while the odd Friesian bullock made from 169c to 172c/kg.

Cows were mostly 3c to

6c/kg dearer over a larger, and mixed quality penning of 530 head. Better quality beef cows made from 155c to 170c, and a good selection of re-fattened Friesain cows were between 152c and 160.2c/kg.

A reasonable percentage

of the yarding were leaner Friesian cows that made between 132c and 155c with only light weight and poor condition cows from 92c to 134c/kg. The carcass weight price average was estimated to be 308c/kg.

Wednesday, January 12 BULLOCKS 8 T. & M. Neesham, Buffalo 736kg 9 D. Macri, Korumburra 598kg 15 J. & J. Sturgess, Loch 635kg 8 D.M. & L.S. Minogue, Kardella South 691kg 6 N. & M. Hade, Bass 766kg 8 R. & J. Davies, Jack River 632kg STEERS 1 Melaleuca Past. Meeniyan 410kg 4 S.M. Davies, Outtrim 385kg 1 Mrs M. Steenholdt, Woolamai 370kg 1 N.B., A. & L.J. Smith, Pound Creek 395kg 2 K. Trotman, Buffalo 388kg 1 K.M. & J.M. Shea, Leongatha South 425kg COWS 1 N. Court, Tarwin Lower 620kg 1 N. Sage, Jumbunna East 575kg 1 B.S. Cantwell Lstk. Toora 595kg 2 N. & R. Throckmorton, Toora 700kg 7 K.R. Hendrick, Kirrak 578kg 2 A.R. & P.A. Maple, Yarram 588kg HEIFERS 4 Mrs M. Steenholdt, Woolamai 341kg 4 G.L. & M.L. Tuckett, Leongatha 328kg 3 K. Trotman, Buffalo 398kg 2 J.D. & S.M. Humphrey, Nerrena 375kg 1 S.M. Davies, Outtrim 385kg 1 M. Babos & S. Cross, Leongatha 360kg BULLS 1 Kindergem P/L, Welshpool 825kg 1 Carnacoo Past Co. Stony Creek 940kg 1 T.A. & J.G. Waters, Dumbalk 915kg 1 V.J. Churchill, Woolamai 980kg 1 N. Sage, Jumbunna East 930kg 1 T.J. & J.M. Hayward, Leongatha South 1160kg

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Neighbours’ weeds crackdown

The Victorian Government’s Good Neighbour funding program has allocated a total of $210,000 to West Gippsland to fund a variety of pest, weed and animal control projects on Crown land adjoining freehold farming land.

The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE), Parks Victoria, various Landcare groups and other park neighbours joined forces three years ago to implement a pest control program to control the spread of ragwort and blackberry in parts of West Gippsland.

Parks Victoria has shown they are a ‘good neighbour’ by controlling weeds on the public and private land interface in the Mount Worth State Park and Morwell National Park.

This project is aimed at supporting adjoining community programs to pro-

vide public confidence in government initiated weed control projects on public land.

Parks Victoria ranger in charge, Andy Gillham said weeds have a significant impact on the natural environment and biodiversity.

“Weeds do not recognise the boundary between private and public land, so addressing this challenge requires a co-operative approach. Parks Victoria is building positive relations with neighbours by reducing the extent of weeds and pests on public land that impact on private land,” he said.

“We are focusing our

efforts on the Mount Worth State Park and Morwell National Park to support adjoining community programs and to protect valuable remnant Strzelecki Ranges vegetation as well as a number of rare and threatened species including the Giant Gippsland Earthworm, and the Narracan Burrowing Crayfish.

“It gives me great satisfaction when the government, farmers and the community can protect the environment and help stop pests and weeds impacting on our land’s sustainability by working together.”

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SOUTHERN Rural Water is reminding all landowners and their families in South Gippsland to stay safe around farm dams this summer.

On average, five to six children drown in farm dams and water bodies each year in Australia. Most are aged under five and a third are visitors to the farm.

“Swimming in dams and irrigation channels can be particularly dangerous because they are often deep and have slippery edges,” manager of groundwater and rivers, Craig Parker, said.

“And this summer, many of our licence holders have full dams for the first time in several years.

“We urge everyone – not only parents of children, but also farm managers, farm workers and visitors – to be extra careful around dams this summer.”

Southern Rural Water has more than 3000 farm dams registered across the southern half of Victoria, and estimates there are thousands more smaller dams on farms and properties.

Farmsafe Australia says research indicates that on average, only one in two farms have a fenced house yard secure enough to prevent a young child under five years wandering off without the help of an adult lower in some areas.

For more information, please contact Southern Rural Water on 1300 139 510 or visit: www.farmsafe.org. au.

SLUDGE from the first pond of dairy effluent systems can be used safely, effectively and profitably to grow additional forage on dairy farms.

This is the finding of trial work conducted over several years by Department of Primary Industries researcher Graeme Ward.

The trial evaluated the application and soil incorporation of sludge in spring followed by a series of summer and winter forage crops, and the direct application of sludge to established, perennial dairy pastures in the late summer – early autumn period.

The results clearly demonstrated that first pond sludge is an effective, long-acting and slow-release nutrient source that can be re-used very profitably on-farm as a partial replacement for some purchased chemical fertilisers for the growing of forage.

The project also demonstrated that sludge can be applied either directly to established perennial dairy pastures or applied and incorporated into the soil for the growing of forage crops.

Pasture responses were still being found in the third year after sludge application.

Despite farmer concerns about the comparatively high cost of extracting and spreading sludge, the economic responses from applying sludge to pasture show it to be a very cost-effective strategy with good returns on the investment.

The cost of spreading the sludge was recouped, within four to five months, from the estimated additional milk produced from extra herbage grown.

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Making it easier for farmers

By Tessa Hayward

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AGRICULTURAL motorcycle registration changes came into effect at the start of the New Year.

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Stud Cows with Calves (Mixed Ages) Stud Heifers PTIC Stud Heifers Unjoined Bulls (inc. 2 Stud Sires) Semen Packages Contact: Vendor - Bob Harper Phone: (03) 5169 6245 Mobile: 0408 598 949 Landmark - LEONGATHA Kevin Clarke 0419 193 592 Ray Atwell 0428 836 136

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The changes allow farmers to ride their farm bikes on parts of the Victorian road network within a 25 kilometre radius of their farm property without obtaining full registration.

VicRoads director of registration and licensing, Jaida Nicholson, said these changes would provide greater options to farmers.

“Currently there are only two fit for purpose agricultural motorcycles on the Australian market that meet the Australian Design Rules (ADR) requirement,” she said.

Previously all motorcycles were required to comply with the ADRs before they were allowed on the road network.

This meant that many agricultural motorcycles could only be used on private property.

The farm bike scheme has a few minimum construction requirements that look after the safety of its operator or any other person.

To be eligible to register an agricultural motorcycle under the farm bike scheme, motorcycles must have appropriate lighting, rear view mirrors, braking and exhaust systems.

The rider must also wear a protective helmet of the type approved under the road rules Victoria.

Agricultural motorcycles will not be permitted to travel on roads in built up areas or on any declared freeways.

Leongatha Motorcycle’s Kevin Gray said he was happy about the changes.

“It makes it a lot easier for farmers,” he said.

Farm bikes can only carry a load if the manufacturer’s specifications say it is safe to do so and applications to travel beyond the 25 kilometre radius will only be considered on a case by case basis.

One number plate will be issued which must be attached to the rear of the farm bike and clearly visible before the farm bike may be ridden on a road.

Farm bike: Kevin Gray of Leongatha Motorcycles was happy about the changes to farm bike registration.

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

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Promontory Home Produce & Craft Market The biggest and best craft market in Gippsland Over 200 stalls around the oval at

FOSTER SHOWGROUNDS SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 NO DOGS ALLOWED

Sandy Point Environmental Safety Day Talk with Rangers from Parks and DSE, consult the Life Savers on beach and sun safety, chat to our Shire Council reps and talk about the native animals with Victorian Wildlife Rescue

January 24 from 11 to 2 in the park opposite the Sandy Point shops

Discuss or bring your evacuation or fire plan and be entered into the draw for one of six fire blankets we‛re offering as prizes

Department of Sustainability and Environment

Drop in for the sausage sizzle and check out the opportunities waiting here in Sandy Point

Unclaimed photos The Star has a large number of photos ordered but which remain unclaimed.

Sally Bram, Rochelle Brown, Glen Cant, Mrs Carol, Sue Cartwright, Judith Caughey, Mr Chandrasegaran, Mrs D. Checkley, Helen Collins, Tanya Cumming, Shirley Dale (Lifeline Op Shop), Sharon Dennisen, Gaby Erwin, Foster Medical Centre, Dot Forrester, Ian Gardener, Hazel Greenaway, Alice Jeffris, Marilyn Leisk, Denis Hawkins, Rebecca Hasson, Trudi Haw, Pat Holloway, Sharyn Hughes, Sharyn Martin, Aine McGrath P/L, B. McIndoe, Gwen Moore, Kate Norton, Helen Nicholls, Deborah Ollington, Russel (c/o Leongatha Sec. College), Tamara, South Gippsland Hospital Foster, Donna Riseley, Gabby Vening, Eugene Williams, Don Wilson, David Woodall.

Gippy Waste Cleaning • Septic Tanks • Portable Toilets • Water Tanks Phone Stephen

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INSPIRATION Hair Design will be closed from January 24 to January 29 due to renovations. We apologise for any inconvenience.

MEENIYAN GOLF CLUB Flood Relief Fundraiser.

Come and enjoy a game of golf and BBQ on Australia Day, Wednesday, January 26 at the Meeniyan Golf Club, all entries on the day will go to the Flood Relief. All golfers and nongolfers welcome. Hit off from 10am and entry $20 per person. Any enquiries please contact Ian Trease on 5674-3115.

BODY FIRST Health and Fitness

PERSONAL TRAINING • Personalised Programs • Private Studio • One on one / or Groups sessions available What are you waiting for?

Put your body first!!!

For further enquiries contact: Nicole Salmon Mobile: 0427822102

MEENIYAN & DISTRICT RSL is to be held January 25 2011 at 1.30pm in the Meeniyan Hall supper room

Expressions of Interest Appointment to the Great Southern Rail Trail Committee of Management Incorporated To ensure the best possible management for the Crown land known as the Great Southern Rail Trail, the Minister for Environment & Climate Change is seeking persons willing to nominate for a three-year appointment to the Committee.

Expressions are sought from people with specialist skills and/or experience in the following areas: • Tourism / Marketing • Legal / Secretarial / Administration • Facilities / Project Management • Environmental / Biodiversity Conservation / Wetland Management • Business / Financial Planning • Community Engagement Applications will be assessed by a panel appointed by the department who will recommend appointment to the Minister.

‘Expression of Interest’ forms and further information on the role and responsibilities of the Committee of Management are available from Tamika Darragh at the Department of Sustainability and Environment in Traralgon Phone (03) 5172 2189.

Expressions of Interest should be marked EOI: 2000791 and lodged at the Gippsland Regional Office at 71 Hotham Street, Traralgon 3844.

Expressions of Interest close 5pm Friday 28 January 2011. www.dse.vic.gov.au Customer Service Centre 136 186

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(7pm Project, Good News Week, Talkin’ Bout Your Generation and as heard on Nova) Plus: Steele Saunders, Nelson Twins, Beau Stegmann

LEONGATHA & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY AUSTRALIA DAY CEMETERY WALK

Saturday, January 29, 8pm. Price: $20 Dakers Centre, Cnr of Smith and Watt St, Leongatha

January 26 11.30am

LEONGATHA COMEDY NIGHT 2

DAVE THORNTON

Contact Beau to book on 0402 707 442

CERTIFICATE IV IN KINESIOLOGY COMMENCING MARCH 2

INFORMATION NIGHTS January 27, February 2 and February 10 7.30pm 6 BRANDY CREEK ROAD, WARRAGUL Contact Rhonda Hall 5623 1685

Meet at the gazebo, entrance off Begg Street Enquiries: contact secretary 5668 6304

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 9-4 UNITING CHURCH HALL FOSTER Dealers attending.

Buying and selling.

Special display of King George V stamps ENTRY - GOLD COIN DONATION

Contact Lindsay 5664 7309 Corner Inlet Stamp Club

Do you have remnant bush in the Cape Liptrap to Anderson Inlet area?

Would you like some help to protect it?

Assistance is available to landholders to protect remnant vegetation, create biolinks and enhance ecosystem resilience.

We are targeting landholders in the Cape Liptrap to Anderson Inlet (Bunarong).

Please join us at the Public meeting to learn more about the project and to arrange a site visit.

Thursday, January 20, 2011 10am Tarwin Community Health Centre For more information please contact Kathleen Bartlett - SGLN on 5662 5759.

business opportunities ART GALLERY OF INVERLOCH FOR SALE A unique opportunity exists to purchase this viable business.

This well established art gallery, with a proven record of sales, is now for sale.

Expressions of interest are invited, and details can be obtained by calling...

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FOSTER NEWSAGENCY FOR SALE Modern well presented shop, loyal customers, solid turnover, friendly township, would ideally suit husband/ wife team. $510,000 + SAV PHONE COLIN TIDBALL (03) 9888-6488

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CASUAL POSITION

POSITION VACANT

AGI DRIVING Heavy Rigid required and Red Card

REGISTERED NURSE DIVISION 1, GRADE 5 After Hours Supervisor - Korumburra Campus 0.6 EFT (6 shifts per fortnight)

An opportunity exists for a highly skilled and motivated nurse to provide clinical leadership in a 35 bed unit covering acute, residential and emergency presentations.

Whilst the position is predominantly night duty, the applicant will be required to work all tours of duty.

You will ideally possess the following:• Current nursing experience in a range of disciplines – including emergency presentation.

• Well grounded interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.

• A commitment to high quality patient care.

• Clinical and administrative leadership.

GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. All nursing staff have access to excellent staff mentoring, education and support programs.

A current, satisfactory police record check is required.

If you are interested in joining a supportive and progressive team, please contact the Executive Assistant, Dianna Mollica on 5667 5504 to obtain an application kit or visit our website at www.gshs.com.au.

Applicants are also encouraged to contact Neil Langstaff on 5667 5504 to discuss employment opportunities at GSHS. Completed application kits can be forwarded by Friday, January 28, 2011 to:Neil Langstaff Director of Nursing Inpatient/Residential Care Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953

Uniforms provided after trial period Good rate of pay In first instance send resumé to: Position Vacant PO Box 194, Leongatha

POSITION OF

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For new Bar & Grill in Fish Creek opening in March Please call Will on 0417 372 435

PLASTERER For all patches and fix-ups • Small renovations • Good rates • Free quotes

0488 544 871

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INVERLOCH Tuesday, January 25 6pm - 10.15pm Bookings essential Phone SEAL Diving Services 5174 3434 Approved MSV course Australian Boating College.

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FULL TIME POSITION available 400 cow farm Fish Creek 38hr week & seasonal overtime Must be experienced in all aspects of dairy farming.

4 bedroom house included.

Ph: 0427 832 214

South Gippsland Shire Council

Intake and Assessment Officer Permanent Full Time A permanent full time position is available in the ‘Home and Community Care’ program in the Intake and Assessment Team. This position will play an instrumental role in the implementation of the Active Service Model and Living at Home assessment across the South Gippsland Shire.

Your responsibilities will include: • Assessing and reviewing services for older persons, people with disabilities and their carers, ensuring services are co-ordinated, planned and equitable • Providing referral and linkages to appropriate services for clients with complex and changing needs • Liaising and networking with agencies; and • Contributing to policies and procedures This is a great opportunity to display your talents in a work environment that offers great employment benefit, professional development and job satisfaction.

This position is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment medical along with a satisfactory Police and Working with Children Check and a current drivers licence is also essential.

We also welcome direct discussion with Sara Cox, Intake & Assessment Team Leader on (03) 5662 9200, regarding this role.

Local Laws Officer Permanent Full Time

BRICKLAYER’S APPRENTICESHIP and BRICKLAYER’S LABOURERS required

Monthly rostered day off available Council is seeking a suitably experienced Local Laws Officer to join its Local Laws Team.

You will be required to undertake the administration and enforcement of relevant regulatory matters including Local Laws, parking and animal control, litter and nuisance complaints, school crossing relief and fire prevention.

You will have experience in local laws/animal control/regulatory functions or experience within local government along with an understanding of Council’s role in the community.

Year 12 qualification or similar will be highly regarded.

Phone 0409 270 500 or 0408 513 664

You will also have well developed written and verbal communication and customer service skills to deliver local laws functions that will enhance the health and safety of the community and the amenities of the municipality.

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We welcome direct discussion with Kerrie Russell, Acting Local Laws Coordinator on (03) 5662 9200, regarding this role.

Applications for the above positions addressing the selection criteria are to be submitted by 5pm Wednesday 2nd February 2011 addressed to: Human Resources, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or emailed to careers@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Further information and position descriptions are available from Human Resources on (03) 5662 9200 or visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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120 ACRES for lease @ $200 per acre, Leongatha.

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GBA is seeking a full time and/or part time administrative assistant at our busy Wonthaggi Office. Applicants must be reliable and have sound computer, typing and communication skills.

A position description or further information regarding the position is available by calling Kylie Steevens on 03 5672 4655. Applications must be addressed to the Office Manager, Gippsland Building Approvals, PO BOX 427, Wonthaggi, 3995.

Applications for this position will close on Friday, February 4, 2011

An opportunity exists for a suitably qualified person to join our Kitchens Production team. You will need to have experience in kitchen installation, with an eye for detail and the ability to work unsupervised.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, punctuality, reliability and be able to work in a busy team environment.

Applications close on Friday, February 4, 2011 and should be forwarded to: Peter Sheerin, C/- Capeview Building Products PO Box 115, Wonthaggi 3995

Latrobe Community Health Service is one of the largest community health providers in Victoria. We provide professional and career development, salary packaging, an employee assistance program, work life balance and much more.

We require a:

CASUAL COOK / CLEANER Must be able to communicate with teachers and students.

Work Monday - Thursday, except school holidays.

A Working with Children Check required.

Driver’s Licence essential.

Training provided.

Please send applications to Camp Waratah Bay Email: campwaratahbay@bigpond.com Post: 30 Gale Street, Waratah Bay 3959 Ph: 5684 1426 Applications close January 25, 2011

We are a growing Australian based company, which produces specialised, high quality dairy ingredients for the domestic & international market. We are looking for the following positions to join our production team.

Production Supervisor As a Production Supervisor you will be reporting to the Production Manager and be responsible on a rotating shift basis, for ensuring that production output is achieved within OH&S, environmental, quality, yield and cost targets. With previous industry experience you would also have a sound understanding of food microbiology and manufacturing processes (milk powder experience would be most beneficial).

The successful applicant will: • Have strong leadership & problem solving skills, • The ability to effectively communicate and build relationships • Attention to detail.

• Demonstrated skills in process/system improvement • Intermediate Computer skills

We are currently offering the following career opportunities:

Withdrawal/Pharmacotherapy Nurse 14980 64 Hours per fortnight, permanent part time, location negotiable.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a range of home based and in patient withdrawal and rehabilitation services.

Applications close 4.30 pm Friday 28 January 2011.

Hepatitis C Nurse - 15052 An opportunity for a registered Div 1 Nurse to provide case management skills for clients undergoing Hepatitis C treatment.

Applications close 4.30 pm Friday 28 January 2011.

Process Operator

Generalist Alcohol and Drug Worker – 15061 Worker and looking to step into a challenging and diverse role, with a strong interest in diversifying your skills this is a great opportunity for you to become part of this team.

Applications close 4.30 pm Monday 31 January 2011.

Casual Auslan Interpreters - 14944 Up to 76 Hours per fortnight, casual, location negotiable.

Unique opportunity to be part of an initiative to improve access to sign language interpreters in regional Victoria.

Applications close 4.30 pm Monday 28 February 2011.

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Holiday Park Manager/s Inverloch Surfside is located on the picturesque Bass Coast east of Phillip Island, about 1 hr 40 mins SE of Melbourne. Situated just 300m from Inverloch’s patrolled surf beach, Inverloch Surfside is a high standard holiday retreat.

The Park offers 154 sites, having recently expanded from 100 sites. All sites are leased on an annual basis.

We seek an enthusiastic person or couple to manage Inverloch Surfside through its next exciting growth phase, to the high standards set for the Park.

The successful candidates will undertake all operations, administration and maintenance activities necessary to meet our high customer service standards, ensuring the Park is presented and functions to achieve maximum patronage.

Duties & Responsibilities: • Maintain effective front office functions, collect and monitor all business revenue, undertake all necessary recording and reporting using RMS, and assist in production of newsletters and promotional material • Maintain grounds, gardens and all common areas including communal bathrooms, toilets and laundry and recreational areas, arrange and direct all maintenance of buildings and Park infrastructure undertaken by external contractors • Enforce Park Rules and Site Agreements, and ensure all necessary registrations, permits, licenses and certifications for the Park are kept current • Market and sell cabins and caravans The successful candidate/s will have demonstrated ability to set their own priorities and allocate time effectively, relate well to a diverse range of people, operate effective and efficient administration systems, and maintain a Park to high standards.

A competitive remuneration package including on-site housing is available to the successful candidate/s.

More details of the position are available on request from ituck@bigpond.net.au Written applications should be forwarded to this address by Monday, January 31, 2011

Do you enjoy working with children?

Are you energetic and enthusiastic?

For further information and copies of each position description visit our careers page www.lchs.com.au/careers.

Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and lodge their application online.

No late or hard copy applications will be accepted. ies mmunit B e tt e r h e a l t h , B e t t e r li f e s t y l e s , S t r o n g e r c o

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As a Process Operator you will be responsible for maintaining production (e.g. separation, evaporation or spray dryer) processes and ensuring the equipment is running efficiently to achieve production targets.

The successful applicant will: • Have excellent mechanical aptitude and previous experience in the dairy industry with an understanding of dairy food processes in a hygienic environment • Be able to operate as part of a team in a continuous improvement environment.

• Have the willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends.

• Basic computer skills If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply in writing to: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379, Korumburra 3950 or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close 25/01/2011 For a position description please contact Helen on 5658 0021

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GARAGE SALE Sapphire Court, Leongatha, 22.1.11, 8am. No early callers.

GARAGE SALE LEONGATHA 53 McCartin Street SATURDAY & SUNDAY January 22 & 23 8 - 5pm LOTS OF FURNITURE Moving over east

GARAGE SALE 2 HOUSEHOLDS COMBINED Saturday, January 22 @ 8am 3 Callaway Crescent Leongatha

Household goods, furniture, washing machine & much more No early birds

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

$25 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $31.90) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Marker Pen • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $39 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

24 Anderson Street, Leongatha 3953 Handley Funeral Services, a well established family business, has a vacancy for a

Right now we have the following apprenticeships available in West and South Gippsland (to start in February):

• Apprentice motor mechanic (light vehicle) - 4 positions • Apprentice motor mechanic (heavy vehicle) - 4 positions These are full time, paid apprenticeships with local employers.

We will take care of all your training arrangements - no pre-apprenticeship required, just a great attitude and ability to learn!

To find out more please visit agaustralia.com.au

To register your interest call Danny Smith on 0428 585 651 www.agaustralia.com.au

BOARD AVAILABLE Leongatha, private room and living area. Suit single fully employed person, $150 - $200 per week.

Glenda 0418-540533.

Building a Better Future

PART TIME RECEPTIONIST with Administration duties Requirements of the position: • reception 1st call contact - including telephone enquiries • assisting client families • accounts and invoicing • publishing Funeral Service booklets • general office administration duties inc. filing/photocopying/etc.

Skills and attributes sought: • understanding the requirements of the business environment • professional service delivery, punctuality and appearance • good communication skills • is efficient and organised • a caring and empathetic nature / a willingness to help others • the ability to multi-task • proficient in Publisher/Quickbooks and Photoshop Due to the nature of our business this position requires a high level of maturity. There is a potential for this position to become full time so this must be considered when making your application.

All enquiries - Handwritten application to Margaret Beck, PO Box 457, Leongatha 3953

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situations vacant

situations vacant

BOILERMAKER / STEEL FABRICATION

Aerial Devices Australia specialising in quality steel fabrication projects for local and national customers, are seeking qualified Boilermaker/Steel Fabricators for their fabrication workshop.

Ideally we are seeking qualified / experienced people to be involved in the construction of Elevated Work Platforms and Cranes. The successful applicant will demonstrate a stable proven work history in associated trades and the ability to work as a team player.

In return we will offer the opportunity to join a growing organisation building new and challenging vehicles, a clean, friendly, and professional work environment. The roles are based at Leongatha and available for immediate start.

Please forward your applications to: Aerial Devices Australia Attn: Michelle Finnigan PO Box 478, MOUNT WAVERLEY VIC 3149 Or email: applications@vemco.com.au or fax 03 8542 0703. Enquiries to 03 8542 0700.

for sale

for sale

BERRIES BERRIES, pick your own at Yilleen Berry Farm, 1345 LeongathaYarragon Road, Hallston.

For opening hours phone 5668-5268.

situations vacant

CARAVAN - Jayco 15ft poptop, 1987, 2 rear bunks, side kitchen, front lounge/ dble bed, full oven, plus annex, all in VG condition, $9,000 ONO. Ph: 0418513540

situations vacant

APPRENTICESHIPS AVAILABLE

BOILERMAKER/WELDERS HULLS ENGINEERING AUST. P/L LEONGATHA Successful applicants to start immediately To apply for an interview ring 5662 2639

for sale

for sale

CARAVAN Empire poptop ‘98, 16ftx7.6ft, awning with annexe, island double bed, pole carrier, extras plus towing gear, $21,000.

0447-040005.

CARAVAN, Roma Elegance, 2006, 21’6”, with full annexe. Many other features. In excellent condition. Enquiries to 0419-386076 or 56871276.

CHIHUAHUA - 2 male, 8 weeks old, immunised, $350 each. 5686-2035.

CLYDESDALE, 5 years old, pure bred. Gentle giant, no vices. Comes when he’s called. Regretful sale. $2,500 ONO. 0428647287.

DEXTER CATTLE - 4 heifers, 2 steers. Friendly, small, manageable animals.

Ideal lawn mowers for small acreage. $500 each. Ruby.

0429-139242.

SITUATIONS VACANT PHILLIP ISLAND COASTAL DISCOVERY CAMP Kitchen Staff

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED • Current Working with Children Check - compulsory for obtaining employment with the YMCA Victoria • Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate - desirable. (can provide assistance in obtaining these qualifications if necessary) • Level 1 food safety certificate - desirable - (can provide assistance in obtaining these qualifications if necessary)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This position is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the YMCA Staff Certified Agreement 2008.

The successful applicant/s will be subject to a Police Records Check.

For position descriptions please contact Greg Phillips - Camp Manager - 5952 2467 Or email discoverycamp@ymca.org.au

SEWING MACHINE

HAY BALES x 150, 5’x4’ rolled, good quality, no weather damage, in Buffalo.

Ph: 0438-961377.

HAY round bales 5x4, string, $25 each, approx.

60.

Hay, small square, approx.

120. Water damaged, free.

Suitable for garden. 0429353996.

WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

2 PORTA COTS, 1 mattress, 1 bassinette. Ph: 5662-2268 a/h, 5662-2454 b/h.

QUEEN size solid wooden base and mattress $300.

5662-2578 or 0408131485.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

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DESCRIPTION We are seeking cook/kitchen staff for various week-day and weekend casual shifts. A focus of the position will be delivering simple, fresh, tasty meals to participants taking part in various programs during the week.

Experience working with various age groups is important, as well as being a member of a small, tight-knit team of staff dedicated to providing wholesome food for our campers.

Iconic beachfront location with fully refurbished commercial kitchen.

Might suit: • experienced catering staff • cooks with home-experience • someone looking to re-enter the workforce after an absence Will consider a wide range of applicants in order to find the right person.

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Building a Healthy Community

Care Manager Community Aged Care Packages 0.8 EFT (30.4hrs per week) 6 month Limited term contract BCCHS seeks expressions of interest for the part time employment of an enthusiastic person with experience and an interest in working with older people.

The position will attract someone who is committed to assisting people to live independently within a community setting and who: • Can demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of community based services for older people that are responsive to diversity and individual need • Can demonstrate excellent administrative and communication skills • Have a tertiary qualification in a health/welfare related discipline.

Remuneration as per the Social and Community Services Award.

Enquiries to Anita Leyden, Coordinator Community Services Team. To obtain a position description, please telephone reception on 5671 9200 or refer to our website: www.bcchs.com.au. An Employment Application Form must accompany any application.

Applications close 5 pm Wednesday, January 26, 2011 and should be addressed to: Bass Coast Community Health Service HR Administrator 1 Back Beach Road, San Remo 3925 Or by email to: hr@bcchs.com.au

POSITION VACANT REGISTERED NURSES DIVISION 1, GRADE 2 64 hrs per fortnight (.84 EFT)

Gippsland Southern Health Service seeks applications for a dedicated nurse to be part of its caring team.

Primarily based at Korumburra this position involves all facets of acute and residential care. The applicant must be prepared to work across all nursing areas of the organisation.

Applicants should possess the following qualifications/ experience: • Current registration with Nurses Board Victoria • Evidence of recent professional development • Effective interpersonal skills • Basic computer literacy • Proficient written and communication skills GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. All staff have access to excellent staff mentoring, education and support programs. Salary Packaging is available to all permanent staff. All applicants will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check.

If you are interested in joining a supportive and progressive team and wish to discuss employment opportunities at GSHS please contact the Sue Davenport on 5654 2706.

An application kit and position description can be obtained from the Executive offices or by downloading from our website www.gha.net.au/gshs Applications close at 5pm on Friday, January 28, 2011.

Please forward all applications to: Ms Sue Davenport Acting Director of Nursing Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 Leongatha Vic 3953

tenders

for sale

HAY - small square bales, new season’s, $8 each.

Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed.

Mardan - 5664-1320, 0428999691.

tenders

REPAIRS & SALES

FREE QUOTES

167 Graham Street Wonthaggi

5672 3127

free

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

CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC. Repairs and services

Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012

livestock

POULTRY and Cage Bird Auction at the Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavillion on Sunday, January 23, starting at 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, young hens, many breeds, fertile eggs. Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270 or 0438 325 918.

ISA BROWN pullets, 18 weeks, delivering to Korumburra 29.1.11 at the Old Korumburra Saleyards.

Pick-up time 9.30am till 11am. Bookings only. Also unwanted animals, pick-up by arrangement or drop off.

Also wanted calves, goats and sheep. Animals From the Farm, call Mark 56299685 or 0419-425257.

used machinery

ROUND BALE feed out cart, Econo brand. Hay or silage, works well $5,000.

Ph: 0408-515705.

used vehicles

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

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

FORD EXPLORER LTD 97, all extras, as is $7,000 neg., must sell. PZP886.

Ph: -0418-998833.

FORD FESTIVA 2000, 1.3ltr 5-speed, a/c, CD, excellent cond. PZN811, $4,750 ONO. 5655-1223.

tenders

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used vehicles

bereavement thanks

HOLDEN BARINA 92 auto, very economical, as is $1,200, must sell. NID653. Ph: 0418-998833.

MITSUBISHI MAGNA 1994, neat, clean, runs well, reliable, alloys, roof racks, a/c. Great car, needs rear muffler, no reg. or RWC, $300 neg. Call Bonnie 0408-507919.

NISSAN PULSAR 83 model, unregistered, good condition, RWC, OIY265, $500. Ph: 0433-033347.

wanted to rent SHARED accommodation wanted. I am a 37 yo male needing a room to rent by shared accommodation. I am the new Club Manager at Leongatha Golf Club, so would like to live nearby. I am a non-smoker, easy going, enjoy my outdoors and am happy to pitch in with cooking and cleaning.

References available.

Contact Michael on michaeljc@xtra.com.nz or 0064-210409094.

marriage celebrant

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

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

MERLENE STRATTON Leongatha 5662 2574

MAYO - The families of the late Raymond Gordon Mayo would like to extend grateful thanks to all kind people for their help and thoughtfulness during Ray’s long tragic illness, and the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in so many ways on his surrowful passing. Would you please accept this as our personal thanks.

in memoriam ARBUTHNOT - Dannielle.

12.3.99 - 19.1.01 Our Bubba Girl We can still hear your laugh, we can still feel your cuddles. You will be forever in our hearts. Dannielle we love you, miss you, can’t believe it has been ten years.

ROBJANT - JACKSON We are thrilled to announce the engagement of Kim and Matt on January 9, 2011.

We wish you both a life time of love and happiness. Love Maggie and Colin (dec.) and Cheryl and Brian.

births BILLINGTON - Danielle and Kris are delighted to announce the birth of their son ‘Taz’ Tasman Campbell Billington. Born 4.1.11 at Grove N.T. A brother for Cody.

HANKS (Brinkworth) - Marg and Fred are delighted to welcome with much love their first Great Grandchild, Cameron James Brinkworth, born at Bundaberg Hospital, Qld. on 15.1.11. Our love and thanks to Sarah and Rob. MALCOLM (Vanzuyden) - Kristy, Stew, Tullee, Oscar and Amaya lovingly welcome into their family our precious little angel ‘Millie Grace’. Born January 8, 2011 at 12.12am. Thanks to family and friends for your continued love and support.

HAYWARD - Robyn.

21.07.55 - 19.01.2010 Dearly loved Wife and Mother.

We think of you and miss you every day.

A year ago our hearts broke but our memories stay with us forever.

We miss you so much.

HAYWARD - Robyn.

January 19, 2010 We think of you in silence And we often speak your name But all we have is memories And your picture in a frame.

Remembering you is easy We do it every day And missing you is something That will never go away. ...... ‘Hallelujah’ Sis ......

Poppy Pete and Nanny Roz. MALCOLM - Millie Grace our precious little angel in heaven.

Love Nana Pearl.

SHAW - Francis John.

14.3.1925 - 8.1.2011 Passed away peacefully at home with his family.

Much loved and adored father of Nicholas, father-inlaw of Helen and cherished Da of Aaron (dec.), Jordan, Elysia and Abbey.

Thank you for all the years we shared The love and advice you gave Your gentleness and the way you cared we’ll miss We knew the time was coming, when we had to say goodbye.

Our hearts are filled with sadness But our memories of you will never die.

May you rest in peace.

deaths

SHAW - The President of the Leongatha Rotary Club together with past and present members regret the passing of Francis John ‘Frank’ Shaw, Past President 1996-97.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to his devoted family.

funerals BURT - The Funeral Service for the late Mrs Kathleen Burt will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church (Bridge St), Korumburra on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 commencing at 1.30pm.

Private Cremation.

Garden flowers welcome or donations may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the service.

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WITH CARE & DIGNITY WE RESPECTFULLY SERVE THE DISTRICTS OF: LEONGATHA / KORUMBURRA Paul and Margaret Beck

5662 2717

FOSTER Paul and Margaret Beck

5662 2717

WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH Ray and Maree Anderson

5672 1074

PHILLIP ISLAND Ray and Maree Anderson

5952 5171

MEMBERS OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Ready to go: swimmers line up at last year’s Anderson Inlet swim.

Become an Invy king or queen INVERLOCH’S inaugural ‘King and Queen of Invy’ event on the Australia Day weekend of January 22 and 23 should be huge.

It involves a paddle at 2pm Saturday, run at 6pm Saturday and swim at 9.30am Sunday.

Each event is open to anyone keen to race, have fun and raise money for the new clubhouse for the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club.

The Anderson Inlet Paddle 6km or 12km is a new event and race director Liam Delany is keen to see it grow with the sport.

“Anderson Inlet offers relatively clean and calm waters for safe kayaking. It’s such a great venue,” he said.

Limited experience is necessary for the fun 6km event and kayaks, paddles and lifejackets can be hired.

The Surf and Sand Run 5km or 10km has been held the last two years, but this year sees a date change to bring the events together for the ‘King and Queen of Invy’ challenge.

The course will utilise the beach side paths to reduce the sand running.

The evening start time means all com-

petitors can enjoy a dip in the ocean to cool down before a barbecue for everyone at the new clubhouse.

The Anderson Inlet swim 1.2km, has also been held the last two years on Australia Day, but it was decided the weekend is more convenient for Melbourne competitors.

The swim will go with the current, so everyone can achieve fast times.

The surf lifesaving club wants to see the three events, culminating in the ‘King and Queen of Invy,’ become a main attraction on the Australia Day weekend.

So how do you become the King or Queen of Invy?

Complete the 12km paddle, 10km run and 1.2km swim and with a bit of fitness, skill and muscle you might be the first King or Queen of Invy.

Thanks to the Bass Coast Shire Council, Inverloch Bendigo Bank, Inverloch RACV Resort, LJ Hooker and many others there are thousands of dollars up for grabs with cash prizes for the podium places and spot prizes for all participants.

Enter online at www.islsc.org.au Enquiries to the race director Liam Delany at liam@vigor.net.au or 0425 711 412.

Leongatha croquet

Peter, Margaret, Jeanette, Wendy, Heather and Allan and families.

We hope everyone had a happy New Year and we are now back at croquet.

OTTOSEN - Bev. 17.01.2006 Five years ago we had to say goodbye. Missing you so much, loving you always.

Twilight started on Wednesday and we invite anyone to come and have fun

with us.

We start at 3.30pm and after a dinner break at 6pm.

Our members are playing in the Korumburra tournament this week. We wish them success.

Michele, Tony, Danny and Dean xxx.

OTTOSEN - Bev. Mum and Nana, we can’t believe it’s been 5 years since we said goodbye. So many occasions in our lives your presence has been missed.

Always in our hearts.

Graeme, Josie, Marc, Kelly and Ryan.

Angel

MALCOLM (Vanzuyden) Millie Grace, you will always be in our hearts - a beautiful little angel watching over us. Our loving thoughts are with Kristy, Stew, Tullee, Oscar and Amaya.

deaths LAWRY - William John (John).

14.4.26 - 15.1.11 Suddenly at home.

Dearly loved husband of Norma.

Brother of Isobel and Grace (dec.).

Father of Helen and David.

Father-in-law of Michael and Mary.

Grandfather to Adam, Matthew, Gini, Kate, Andrew, Michael and Sarah.

Great grandfather to Adrian, Lily, Alexandra, Georgia and Reina.

Love Mummy and Daddy.

Garry and Bo.

engagements

‘Our Beautiful Watching Over Us’

BUTCHER - Mary, Peter, Craig, Wayne and their families would sincerely like to thank their friends and family for all the prayers, love, support and kind expressions of sympathy conveyed to them with the recent passing of Col. We are grateful for all the beautiful flowers, food, cards, phone calls and visits. All these thoughtful, helpful words and gestures during this time have been very much appreciated.

message of hope CONSIDER it pure joy, my people; whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverence.

James 1:2.

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Transport speaker DEPUTY Premier Peter Ryan, is the guest speaker at the next meeting of SEATS, the South East Australian Transport Study.

The meeting will be held at the Port Welshpool Ferry Terminal on Thursday and Friday, February 17 and 18.

Mr Ryan will address a dinner on the Thursday.

SEATS has 46 members, including the shires of South Gippsland and Bass Coast, VicRoads and private trucking companies.

It represents an area with a population of more than two million.

Upgrading the South Gippsland Highway to A standard from Lang Lang to Sale, is among its priorities.

So is a heavy vehicle bypass for Leongatha and upgrading of the Bass Highway from Anderson to Leongatha.

SEAT’s 2010 Victorian election policies note that upgrading the Bass Highway between Anderson and Wonthaggi could cost up to $40 million; from Wonthaggi to Inverloch up to $20m and Inverloch to Leongatha up to $30m.

Fun, but not successful: the Leongatha 1 pennant team of Ruth Stevenson, Maryanne Finnish and Elvia Olden. Pennant finished in December.

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Junior winners at ’Gatha tennis THE 11th annual Leongatha junior tennis tournament was held recently.

More pictures are now available. McDonalds was the main sponsor of the event.

HALLSTON were not able to field a team on Saturday, so Leongatha North were the team to gain the points.

Boys doubles: 10 &U winners were Conner Krohn and Will Littlejohn, with runners-up Eldon Westaway and Ben Chapman.

Mixed winners: 10&U winners were Evie Dekker and Will Littlejohn.

Allambee Mirboo and District tennis

16&U trophy winners: Keinan Hemming, Justin Krohn, Sam Wilson, Emily Wilson and Serena Cope at the Leongatha tournament.

Boys singles: 10&U winner was Conner Krohn and runner-up was Will Littlejohn.

Girls doubles: 10&U winners were Simone Dekker and Keira Tilling.

Koony won well against Leongatha. Mixed sets, usually Koony’s strength, were not so this week, only winning the third mixed set.

Leongatha were big winners against Korumburra. The Leongatha team have been winners all season. Koony had a good win over Mardan.The men’s sets were close, a tiebreaker each way and a 7/5 each way in the mixed.

Baromi have had an up and down season, winning well, then losing but holding third spot. Berrys Creek hold fourth position but will have to keep scoring as the teams below are not far behind.

Koony won well against Baromi, Baromi won the first men’s set.

Koony won the close sets too. Foster and Young Ones had the close match of the round. Foster won by a game but Young Ones would be pleased with five sets. Outtrim won by 15 games. Blue won two 7/5s in the men’s sets and lost a tiebreaker. It was all good tennis. Hallston had a one game win over top team Red. Three tiebreakers.

This was Red’s first loss for the season.

Next Sunday January 23 Leongatha tennis courts. - mixed doubles tournament. Play begins 9.30am - 10am. All clubs try and get some entries and make a good day.

Results Westernport LOTS of good whiting reports have come my way over the last week from all over the bay.

Middle Spit, Tortoise Head, Dickies Bay, Ventnor, Cleeland Bight and Coronet Bay are all fishing extremely well at the moment.

Early morning is still the best time to get out, however fish are being taken right through the day and evening.

Those targeting gummys are having a lot of fun, with some bigger fish taken off Ventnor and around Elizabeth Island.

Snapper fishermen have to work a bit harder, with a lot of small pinkies around at the moment. Remember those size limits.

A couple of 2kg fish were taken by Jim and his mate Jim in the deeper parts of the corals.

Land based fishos seem to be having a good time, with several good flathead and trevally being landed off the pier and the rocks at Corinella.

Some good whiting have been taken on the beaches at Coronet Bay and

San Remo.

The pontoon jetty at San Remo was good early last week, with some whiting as well as wrasse and a couple of flathead taken on small squid baits.

Salmon have been seen in large schools around Newhaven jetty producing a fun time for those lucky enough to be there at the right time.

On the surf Punchbowl continues to turn it on, with some of the biggest flathead seen here in years.

Salmon, trevally and parrot fish have also been taken in good numbers.

Kilcunda has plenty of small salmon, with most fish only coming in around 500grams.

Down at Inverloch things are certainly starting to rev up. Flat Rocks are fishing well for trevally, flat head and a few whiting, with still a fair amount of weed about.

The beaches around town are all doing well, with whiting on the run in tide as well as some great flathead.

Crabs are still around

in big numbers, with some fishermen taking home a good feed in a short time.

Big numbers of whiting taken in the area of Stevie’s Gutter, with Bass yabbies the most popular bait.

Mahers Landing The area near the boat ramp is fishing well with mullet, whiting and flathead as well as the occasional luderick.

Shallow Inlet Whiting either side of low tide up to 45cms along with mullet, gummys and flathead, sweep are being caught around the entrance in fair numbers.

Port Welshpool The jetties are fishing well, with a good amount of whiting being taken around the 35cm mark.

Mullet and salmon are making up some good bags, with pilchard fillets the best bait.

Snapper and gummys are making a trip onto the water well worthwhile.

Franklin and Toora Channels have a good sprinkling of flathead as well.

Port Albert Definitely the place to be for a feed of flathead

for boaties and land based fishos alike.

Fairly good numbers of fish more than 50cm landed in the last week or so.

Lakes Entrance Good sized mullet and trevally as well as some fair sized salmon caught from the scallop wharf and the jetties, with prawn being the pick of the baits.

Still some good flathead and whiting in the lake for boaties.

The recent events in Queensland and northern New South Wales highlight how quickly conditions can change.

A check of the weather forecast can make the difference between a good day on the water and a tragic day on the water.

It’s always a good idea to tell someone where you are going and what time you expect to return.

Check your safety gear and make sure your flares are in date.

Please stay safe and good fishing to you all.

If you have a report or a question call Fishnutt on 0409 865 843.

A Grade: Koonwarra 6.62 v Leongatha 3.43.

Hallston forfeit to Leongatha North.

A Reserve: Leongatha 9.55 v Korumburra 0.18.

Koonwarra 7.55 v Mardan 2.37.

Baromi 7.52 v Berrys Creek 2.40 Outtrim - bye.

B Grade: Outtrim 6.48 v Mardan Blue 3.33.

Hallston 5.45 v Mardan Red 4.44.

Foster 4.43 v Young Ones 5.42.

Koonwarra 8.53 v Baromi 1/32.

Ladders A Grade Koonwarra ...........................95.5 Leongatha ...........................71.0 Leongatha North .................63.5 Hallston ...............................54.0 A Reserve Leongatha ......................... 115.0 Koonwarra ...........................79.0 Baromi ..................................74.0 Berrys Creek........................60.0 Mardan ..................................58.5 Outtrim ..................................57.0 Korumburra ...........................57.0 B Grade Mardan Red.......................102.5 Foster....................................86.5 Koonwarra ...........................82.0 Outtrim ................................74.5 Hallston ................................69.0 Young Ones ...........................68.5 Baromi...................................61.0 Korumburra ...........................49.0

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Leongatha

Tarwin Lower

IT’S back down to business after the Christmas/ New Year break, although a number of Leongatha members did at times take a team or two and visit some of our South Gippsland clubs holding various tournaments and in some cases were successful, however the overall response is that everyone had an enjoyable time.

On the local scene, the 2011 Rod Nicholson Memorial Pairs took place on Sunday January 9 at the Leongatha rinks and there was a strong entry for same. The winners were an Inverloch pair led by Col Watt on 59 with third place to a Phillip Island team led by L. Cailis on 52.

The event was sponsored by C & B Watt, Edneys Leongatha as well as Leongatha Refrigeration, Heating and Airconditioning, and the Nicholson family. The Leongatha Club sincerely thanks them all for their valued support.

Friday January 14 was to have been the Leongatha ladies presidents ladies invitation day but mother nature took its hold on any bowls being played. But from all reports, the day was not lost overall as the various clubs’ ladies teams that had entered enjoyed a very nice lunch and it was one of the best talk fests seen at the club for many a day.

Thanks goes to Leongatha ladies president Margaret Fisher and her team, who despite the odds, made a great day for all.

Saturday January 15 saw 20 players take to the greens in a social event two games of 10 ends 2 x 4 x 2 pairs.

Winners were Ray Saunders (S), with John White on two wins plus 12. The runners-up were B. Fisher (S) with G. Elliott on two wins plus five.

The sponsors for the day were South Gippsland Insurance and the ‘Gatha Hardware. The club thanks them also for their valued support.

This week sees January 18 Division 2 ladies away to Corinella, with Division 3 at home to San Remo. The men’s pennant on Saturday January 22 sees Division 1 away to Korumburra while Division 2 are at home to Wonthaggi, as well as Division 4 also at home to Mirboo North.

Reminders: The ladies triples tournament is scheduled for March 4, the Margaret Wallis mixed triples is scheduled for March 13 and the Regent Caravans affiliated triples will be held on Sunday March 20. The affiliated fours is to be held Sunday April 16. If you wish to make further enquiries, contact either Jeff Pendergast on 5662 0974, Russell Trotman on 5662 3439 or Glenice Emmerson on 5662 2082.

Tuesday January 25 will see the next round of business bowls at 6pm and any team wishing to enter, please contact Harry Forrester on 5664 2274.

THE first twilight bowls after Christmas was held Friday, January 7 when a game of pairs and a game of triples were played in hot conditions and after the sixth end it was decided to stop and retire inside for a cold drink.

Winners for the night were Mavis, Heather and Tom. This was followed by a nice meal.

The ladies first pennant game for the new year was played at home.

Division 2 played Corinella and had to win to have any chance of playing in the finals, unfortunately they were not able do so going down by two shots.

Division 3 played Korum-

burra and were able to turn the tables at home winning by 15 shots.

Barefoot bowls’ first game for 2011 was played in light drizzle. This did not stop any team each doing their best under the conditions.

The Ramones had a rare loss (thanks to Russell).

Two points separate the top eight teams and the games have definitely become intense.

Winners for the night were Beardy and Val. Turkey triples for the men was cancelled due to rain.

A reminder to put your names down for twilight bowls this Friday by 4pm and for the Australia Day dinner on Saturday, January 22 commencing at 6.30pm.

Buffalo indoor

Loch & District

WEDNESDAY, January 12 was our first night for season 2011, we hope you all had a happy Christmas and a nice break.

Back to bowling, which saw 13 players on a warm night to bowl with four teams, one of four and three of three.

There was a countback, fourth and third.

In fourth (DLL) 11 ends, skipper Glenys Pilkington, Peter Heldens, Michael Matthews and Jim Atkins; third (DLL) 12 ends, skipper Andrew Hanks, Ian Benson and Ashley Vanduffelen; second (LWW), skipper Toni Heldens, Joyce Occhipinti and Sebastian Terranova; first (WWW), skipper Rod McConchie, Carolyn Benson and Joe Occhipinti.

The best first game Rod 12-6, second Toni 10-8, third Rod 15-3.

Our annual meeting will be held on Monday, February 7 in the Buffalo hall at 7.30pm.

Hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

FIRSTLY my apologies for the senior’s moment I had when writing last week’s report.

Friday’s triples winners became runners-up and vice versa. Sorry Lang Lang team, you know you were winners.

Not much bowling last week on the home green due to the weather, except for the ladies who managed to play two pairs matches.

It was great to see so many members supporting our Jenny in her Champion of Champions matches on Wednesday and Thursday at Korumburra.

Well done Jenny on being runner-up for two seasons in a row. The final was a great match to watch, with the scores at 24all going into the last end.

Congratulations to San Remo’s Jaye on her win which was well deserved. Jenny, all Loch members congratulate you on representing us so well.

Future events to note are combined charity day on Thursday, January 27 and a visit to Poowong for tea on Saturday, February 5.

Inverloch

OUR club had a very successful fours tournament last Saturday when 14 teams participated, including four teams from the Korumburra club and the club was very appreciative of their support.

The day’s sponsor was Stockdale and Leggo and it was good to see their principal Pat Barry there to present the prizes at the end of play. We thank Pat and his company for their ongoing generous sponsorship.

There were three games of 14 ends and there were 3 x 3 game winners.

Taking first prize with 57 points was the team of G. Dunlop (LD), R. Rees (2nd), G. Hardy (3rd) and B. Hensly (sk).

Only one away with 56 points was the runnersup team of D. Muir (LD), N. Hughes (2nd), T. Hancock (3rd) and J. Hedley (sk).

The other three game winner with 55 points was the team of G. Butler (LD), A. Easterbrook (2nd), H. Rybalka (3rd) and R. Lawson (sk).

The lucky drawn card prize went to the Korumburra team of J. Elstub (A. Jordan, S. O’Loughlin and K. Cecil).

Last Thursday there was a smaller turnout than usual when only 16 players played social bowls.

After two games of pairs there were two two game winners taking first place, the pairing of Don Watt (sk) and Peter Dalmau (LD) with 35 points.

Runners-up with 34 points were Bryan Hensly (sk) and Alan Johnstone (LD).

We have some news on the state fours played at Corowa the weekend before last, where Ron Burge was playing for Gippsland in that championship.

Gippsland won its way into the semi final, but unfortunately they lost it after a very good display going down by six shots. It could be said they were a bit unlucky, because well into the match one of their rinks lost seven shots on one end, and losing by six shots shows how important the loss of seven shots was.

Ron, who was skip of his rink, won his four games.

Last Sunday, our club had five players in South Gippsland Association championship games.

Ted Bott played against Bill Dilg of Korumburra in the association singles championship and had a comfortable 25-14 shot win to give him yet another singles victory.

The other four players played in the Association pairs championship. Mick Coram and Graeme Pope and Ron Lawson and Peter Shaw had won their way into the semi finals. Mick and Graeme lost their

Well done: ladies champion of champions winner Jaye Allen-Dayle, association president Joy Hargreaves and runner-up Jenny Millar.

Ladies champion winner THE ladies champion of champions was held at Korumburra on Wednesday and Thursday.

Congratulations to all the club champions on the great effort they would have had to put in to get to this stage.

The preliminary rounds and final were played in extremely trying conditions with humidity, heat and rain.

Korumburra THE pennant on Tuesday was a mixed day for the ladies.

Division 2 travelled to Wonthaggi where they had a two shot win. Our best result was Bev Button’s team of Debbie Williams, Margaret Claney, Margaret Brown’s eight shot win against Mary McBain’s team.

Division 3 played at Tarwin Lower where the ladies were stumped. Our best result was Marj Williams’ team of Mary Wrench, Mae Harris and Carol Field’s drawn game against Sharon Brown’s team.

No takers for ladies social bowls on Wednesday but it was great to see so many of the club ladies present to see the club champion Jan McLaren competing in the SGDLBA state champion of champion competition event hosted by our club in very humid conditions. Jan was successful in the morning round but in the afternoon came up against the eventual runner-

semi, but Ron and Peter won theirs with the impressive score of 25-7. They then went on to play the Leongatha pair of John Hall and Bill Rahilly, with three ends to go our boys had a three shot lead, but with some fine bowling by their opponents, saw the ‘gatha pair get up in the last end to take the championship by one shot.

Ladies PENNANT resumed Tuesday, January 11 after the holiday break.

Unfortunately all three divisions lost.

First division went down by three shots to Lang Lang at home.

Second division went to Phillip Island instead of playing at home as we only have one green at the moment and had a loss of 35 shots.

Third division had a narrow loss, losing by only two shots to Meeniyan.

Because of the inclement weather Wednesday bowls was cancelled.

The monthly triples will be played on Wednesday, January 19.

The annual Betty Sneddon event is to be held on Sunday, January 23.

Two birthdays this week: happy birthday to Mavis Parks and Diana Patterson.

McDonald wins sibling battle

MARAGARET McDonald is the Port Welshpool ladies bowling club champion for the 2010/2011 season.

She defeated sister Anne Collins by 25-19.

The competition was close with the score 19 all with two ends to go when Margaret made her charge to the finish.

It was the third time the sisters have played off for the club championship.

Margaret has won

twice, while Anne has one win to her credit.

Margaret, who is also the club’s treasurer/secretary, has won the club championship several times.

Anne is the club’s president.

“We probably do quite well in competition for such a small club,” she said.

“Margaret was over 60s champion for the South Gippsland district this year.

She went into the next section, but she didn’t go any further.”

Victory: Port Welshpool club championship winner Margaret McDonald with sister, and runner-up Anne Collins.

The final was played between Jaye Allen-Dayle of San Remo and Jenny Millar of Loch.

Both ladies set a high standard with the scores at 24 all after 35 ends.

Jaye won the game on the 36th end by putting her second bowl next to the jack and Jenny was unable to move it.

All the spectators were appreciative of a great game.

up in the event, Jenny Miller from Loch.

A big thank you to club ladies who served the cuppas, for the two days this event was held at the club, the ladies who marked and those who manned the scoreboards. The association appreciates our support for these events. During the two days excellent bowls was witnessed by those present froma the 15 club champions competing in this event.

Men’s pairs on Thursday had only six takers, with the men playing singles and playing three games. The eventual winner, with two wins plus 12 shots was Geoff Barber from Loch. With many clubs holding tournaments and special days, our social bowls have suffered at this time of year.

Friday night was another successful counter tea night.

Thanks to those who prepared the evening and the members who cleaned up afterwards.

Pennant next week has

the Division 2 ladies to Tarwin Lower and Division 3 to Leongatha.

A reminder for all lady club members - players and social.

We are having a girls night out at the Austral Hotel 6pm to 6.30pm after pennant that night. If you wish to attend, please contact Bev or Mary or names on the sheet.

With the men holding their annual tournament events on January 26, 27 and 30, social bowling will be altered during that week. January 26 will be affiliated fours which will be catered for. January 27 nominated affiliated pairs, picnic lunch, and January 30 mixed fours, picnic lunch, ladies a plate of afternoon tea.

This week the men also resume their pennant season.

Division 1 are home to Leongatha, Division 3 are off to Corinella whilst Division 4 will play at Phillip Island.

SGDLBA pennant Results - Round 12 January 11 DIVISION 1 Phillip Island 83 (25 shots) d Meeniyan 58 (R. James 29 d M. Pearson 20, P. Francis 24 d L. Hanks 21, P. Davis 30 d A. Van Wamel 17).

Foster 74 (4 shots) d San Remo 70 (L. Vignocchi 26 d J. Allen-Dayle 20, M. Climas 25 d B. Anketell 24, R. Richardson 23 lt C. Thorn 26).

Wonthaggi 82 (22 shots) d Port Welshpool 60 (I. Donohue 30 d A. Collins 15, K. Simpson 36 d L. McLaine 16, J. Clarkson 18 lt M. McDonald 29).

Lang Lang 76 (3 shots) d Inverloch 73 (J. Dowson 28 d A. Tschiderer 22, J. Harris 35 d C. Hughes 18, J. Prowd 13 lt I. Sheppard 33).

DIVISION 2 Leongatha 105 (40 shots) d Fish Creek 65 (T. McCormack 50 d L. Harper 20, E. McIntyre 30 d F. McKenzie 27, F. Turner 25 d P. Hazeltine 18).

Korumburra 21 (2 shots) d Wonthaggi 69 (B. Button 29 d M. McBain 21, J. McVeigh 21 lt J. Brusamarello 22, J. McLaren 21 lt T. Kavanagh 26).

Corinella 72 (2 shots) d Tarwin 70 (T. Durbridge 31 d D. Barnes 21, E. Johnston 20 drew H. Twite 20, B. O’Keefe 21 lt M. Cridge 29).

Phillip Island 87 (35 shots) d Inverloch 52 (W. Braun 25 d N. Martin 14, A. Green 36 d J. Bateman 15, J. Boyce 26 d D. Gilfillan 23).

Loch - bye (1 pt).

DIVISION 3 Toora 55 (19 shots) d Phillip Island 36 (K. Barwick 26 d

E. De Vries 19, B. Curram 29 d D. Coleman 17).

Meeniyan 48 (2 shots) d Inverloch 48 (G. Densley 30 d J. Arnold 11, J. Cocking 18 lt V. Muir 35).

Wonthaggi 52 (23 shots) d San Remo 29 (D. Yarley 32 d B. De Rooy 12, V. Griffith 20 d M. Bates 17).

Tarwin 51 (15 shots) d Korumburra 36 (J. Stafferton 28 d N. Gilbert 13, S. Browne 23 drew M. Williams 23).

Foster 74 (48 shots) d Leongatha 26 (M. Freeman 36 d M. Jepson 11, E. Dudfield 38 d G. Emmerson 15).

Ladders Division 1 Wonthaggi .........................+235 18 Phillip Island.....................+191 18 Inverloch .............................+96 18 Foster ...................................+17 12 San Remo ..............................-69 10 Lang Lang ........................... -94 10 Meeniyan .............................-137 6 Port Welshpool ....................-239 4 Division 2 Korumburra .....................+136 18 Wonthaggi .........................+133 17 Leongatha..........................+119 14 Loch .....................................+17 14 Tarwin ....................................-31 14 Phillip Island ........................+25 12 Corinella ................................-91 10 Inverloch................................-92 10 Fish Creek ...........................-218 3 Division 3 Toora ..................................+215 22 Wonthaggi ...........................+55 16 Meeniyan .............................+28 14 Phillip Island..........................-6 14 Inverloch...............................+97 12 Korumburra ...........................-41 10 Leongatha ..............................-66 10 San Remo ...............................-75 8 Foster ......................................-94 8 Tarwin ...................................-113 6

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Woorayl

ON Saturday we had a men’s and ladies par event sponsored by Frank Schwarz. Thanks again Frank.

The winner of A Grade was Geoff McKinnon with plus six. B Grade and best score of the day went to Mark James with plus seven while Michael Collins won C Grade with plus five.

Down the line balls went to I. Atcheson, E. Poole, I. Balfour, K. Riseley, A. Clemann, L. Wakefield, G. Salmon and B. Thomas.

The nearest the pins went to Col James 8th and Kev Riseley 17th.

The ladies event was won by Jackie Hockey with plus two, and balls went to S. Wakefield and S. Thomas.

The nearest the pin went to Chris Perrett 17th, I give up on the 8th. The ball raffle was won by Van syndicate.

Our Thursday bar voucher went to Nev McKenzie with 41 points and balls went to Otto Vandervorm and Bo Fiek. The nearest the pin on the 17th also went to Neville.

Now girls, after all that festive cooking, give yourselves a break this Thursday which is the start of our meal and raffle nights for 2011. We will play a men’s and ladies’ stableford event next Saturday and again Larkin Printers will be our sponsor.

The time sheet is also out for Australia Day which will be a mixed and men’s fourball.

Junior golf tournament THE South Gippsland Junior Golf Committee will hold its first junior tournament for 2011 next Sunday, January 23 at Korumburra Golf Club.

The tournament is open to junior boys and girls (under 21 years).

Hit off commences at 9am and concludes at 10am. Entry fee is $5 for all players.

There is also an event for those players without a handicap.

The ‘Calloway’ system

of handicapping will be used for the players competing without a handicap.

A separate competition will be held for any parent of a child wishing to play.

Entry forms are available at all South Gippsland Golf Clubs, and can be forwarded to Greg Jones PO Box 71, Korumburra, 3950.

Telephone 5655 1886, or if a player wishes to have an entry form forwarded by email please contact the association secretary, Denis Stanes on 0419 887 396 or message to southgippslandgolf@ aanet.com.au

Leongatha NICK LAFFERTY played a good round of 80 off-the-stick to score 40 points and victory in A Grade.

Shane Law is a comparatively new member and he enjoyed his round in scoring 41 points to win B Grade. C Grade was taken out by Max Kavanagh who also had 41 points.

Barry Attwood won propin and Allan Edney was nearest the pin on the 16th hole.

Balls were won by the following: B. Du Plessis, N. Baker 40; S. Fisher 38, P. Stivic, D. Clemann, J. Feddersen 37; P. Hartigan, R. Chaplin 36; G. Sherman, P. Hart, G. McRitchie 35; R. Thurston, I. Watson, B. Attwood, B. Hutton, N. Johnson 34.

Tuesday A Grade was won by a visitor M. Clemmens with 41 points from an unlucky Dave Vorwerg who had the same score.

Col Manley made his handicap of 24 look rather generous by scoring a terrific 44 points to canter away with B Grade.

Dave Vorwerg won nearest the pin on the 16th hole.

Down the line balls: D. Vorwerg 41, L. Newton 39, P. Walsh, P. Hart, J. Stewart, R. Jamieson 38; J. Arnott, A. Clemann, K. Godridge 37.

Thursday A good field of 76 played a stableford and again a visitor, Terry Miller from Riversdale Golf Club was the man to beat in A Grade, finishing on 40 points. John Moor had the day’s high score of 42 points in winning B Grade, and Mike Street collected a steady 39 points to take C Grade.

Trevor Seebeck (14th) and Dan Malone (16th) were near-

est the pin winners.

Ball winners: D. Malone, N. Mackenzie, T. Marotti, R. Thurston 39; P. Hartigan, L. Newton 38; C. Leaver, T. McCarthy, M. Oliver, R. Opie, B. Stevens, I. Sutherland, N. Smith 37; M. Clemmens 36, J. Gilder 35.

Sunday nine hole competition Fifty-eight players competed in 10 teams on Sunday.

The good conditions produced many good scores and broken handicaps.

The ladies best gross score was played by Rebecca Thomas with 38 off-the-stick.

Nic Cairns with 37 played the best score for the men.

Rebecca Thomas with 38-4½-33½ was also the winner of the ladies best net. The men’s best net was shared by Tyler Mariotti 42-11-31 and Dean Budah 47-16-31.

The winning team of the day was the Young Guns closely followed by Espy Eagles with 7-up in third place, and All But One in fourth place. The other six teams all recorded two points each.

The next round will be played on February 13.

Ladies WEDNESDAY, January 12: A Grade was won by handicapper Pat Pease with 38 points, while B Grade was won by Glenyce McRobert with an excellent 44 points.

Down the line balls went to Jocelyn Howson 39, Helen Mackenzie 37, Trish Owen , Pat Moore and Anne Gibson all on 36.

Nearest the pin on the 14th was won by Wendy Surman.

Saturday, January 15: Rebecca Wilson won the stableford event with 37 points. Down the line balls went to Di Williams 36, Anne Gibson and Marg Berry 35.

New LGC manager MICHAEL James-Cull has been appointed Leongatha Golf Club’s new club manager, president Chris Leaver has announced.

He commences his employment on January 24.

Michael is a NZPGA A Class golf professional and has been involved with the New Plymouth Golf Club and the Takapuna Golf Club in New Zealand.

He comes to this position with 18 years of experience as a golf professional with experience managing golf shop, customer and member service and coaching in both of these golf clubs.

Meeniyan THE winner of Tuesday’s single stableford was T. Harris with 41 points.

Down the line balls went to I. Trease 40 points, C. Stewart 40 points and W. Richards 37 points. Fourball winners were M. Olden and T. Harris with 48 points.

Best nine was F. Peale with 20 points and nearest to the pin was won by L. Redpath.

Thursday The winner was B. McGeary with 41 points.

Balls went to C. Stewart 38 points. Fourball winners were D. Gregg and M. Fowkes with 48 points.

Best nine went to J. Dumont with 22 points and nearest the pin on the 14th was won by B. McGeary.

Saturday Saturday was a two person ambrose event sponsored

by Bill and Faye Pratt.

The winners of the day were J. Wilson and C. Graeme

Chris Leaver believes that this appointment is most positive and will assist our members and players in their golf application.

Michael is passionate for the game of golf, believing it can be a pleasure for all players, regardless of their handicap or competition status and age of experience.

He will be a great role model for junior members and players.

He will be a valuable asset to the club management team, and together with the well known presentation of the course, will offer a great environment for the growth of membership in the future planning of the club.

with a net score of 64¼.

The runners-up were J. Dumont and J. Cusack 64 ½.

Down the line balls went to A. Kuhne and G. Hughes 64½ and R. Thomas and C. LePage 65½.

Nearest the pin: 2nd W. Reilly, 11th A. Kuhne.

Please remember that all subs are due and payable by the end of this month and anyone not paid by this time will not be eligible for the day’s event.

Don’t forget that next Sunday is our Drummond Day fourball event so please get your team organised if you have not already done so.

Ladies OVER the past four Wednesday’s the ladies have enjoyed some great golf thanks to the presentation of the course by our hard working curator David Thomson and his band of workers.

December 22 saw nine players with Maureen Hams winning on 38 points with Dot Christie runner-up with 33

South Gippsland Veteran Golf A DULL beginning developed into a hot, humid and overcast test for the 104 veterans who arrived for the opening stableford of the year on January 11.

Lang Lang Golf Club produced a course in top condition.

The Golf Clearance Centre of Huntingdale were the sponsors.

The first prize was a magnificent golf bag, which was won by Tom Mallaghan of Phillip Island with 45 points playing off a handicap of 32.

Second place went to Lang Lang’s Peter Hookham on 44 while Tom Jacobson was third with 42.

I marked TJ’s card. After scoring 14 points on the first nine holes we were able to dissuade him from throwing his clubs and buggy into the rubbish bins.

He then scored a further 28 points on the last nine holes.

Nearest the pins went to Wonthaggi players Joe Harvey on five and Ron Furborough on nine.

John Leheny (Phillip Island), won 12 and Eddy Poole (Woorayl) won 15.

Ball run down went to 34 points; those of you who were unable to stay until the presentations should see your delegates for your rewards.

Next game is at Wonthaggi Golf Club on Thursday, February 10.

South Gippsland Bridge Club INVERLOCH – Friday, January 7.

North/south: 1st John Farr, Anne Williams. 2nd Faye Rowlands, Pat West. 3rd John Sutton, Dina Drury. 4th Bruce and Anne Gibson.

East/west: 1st Colin Manley, Althea Drew. 2nd Wendy and David Saleeba. 3rd John Sullivan, Alan Johnston. 4th Moya Crowley, Hannah Martin.

Meeniyan – Monday evening: 1st Susan Ruffin, Clive Hope. 2nd Colin Cameron, June Metcalf. 3rd Margaret Munro, Ellie McIntyre. 4th Sally and Brian Hoskins and Faye Rowlands, Frank Arndt.

Tarwin Lower – Tuesday: 1st. Jack Kuiper, John Sutton. 2nd Margot Moylan, Greg Nicholson. 3rd Frank Arndt, Clive Hope. 4th Wendy and David Saleeba. 5th Marj Freeman, Margaret Bray. 6th Alan Johnston, Gunnar Knudsen.

Inverloch – Friday, January 14: north/south: 1st Bruce and Anne Gibson. 2nd Phillip Chapman, Hilton Jupp. 3rd Hannah Martin, Beth Hopcraft. 4th Noel and Margaret Smith.

East/west: 1st Margot Moylan, Greg Nicholson. 2nd Kaye Douglas, John Sutton. 3rd Colin Manley, Dina Drury. 4th John Sullivan, Alan Johnston.

and Eileen Dorling winning the best nine.

Wednesday, December 29 had 16 players. Tanya Thorson won with a fine 39 points with Maureen Hams the runner-up with 37 points.

Dot Christie won the best nine with 20 points.

The January medal day had 18 players with some good golf played.

Medal winner was Bev Shatten with an excellent 64 net and the runner-up was Sue Hoskin with 65 net.

The best nine went to Irene Holm 31 net who also won the putting with 31.

Down the line balls: Maureen Hams 67, Faye LePage 72, Grace Benson 72 and Fay Smallman 73.

Wednesday, January 12 saw 12 ladies play with Faye LePage winning with 36 points, Grace Benson was runner-up with 32 points.

Irene Holm won the best nine with 19 points and down the line ball to Tanya Thorson with 31 points.

Mirboo North

THE Saturday stableford was held on January 15 with 32 starters in attendance, and a CCR of 69.

Wayne Reynolds was the A Grade winner with (14) 45 points.

B Grade was won by Nigel Bracecamp (21) 43.

Down the line balls: John Woodall (9) 43, Ron Anderson (15) 39, Keith Clerks (28) 37, and Ray Matthews (8) 37.

First hole second shot John Woodall.

Nearest the pin: 4th John Woodall, 6th Wayne Reynolds (pro pin), 13th Joe Kus, 16th Gary Shandley.

Birdies (6th) Andy VanZuylan.

Duck season THE 2011 Victorian duck hunting season will return to a full 12 weeks.

This follows a year of above average rainfall that has substantially improved environmental conditions.

Executive Director Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, Kylie White said rainfall has increased habitat for waterfowl, including game bird populations and in turn has triggered extensive breeding and wide dispersal of waterfowl.

“As a result, Victoria can sustain a return to normal seasonal arrangements in 2011,” she said.

The 2011 Victorian duck hunting season will run from March 19 to June 13 and hunters will be allowed 10 game ducks per day, which may include a maximum of two Australasian (Blue Winged) Shovelers.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - PAGE 55

• LDCA C GRADE

Spectacular sight: colourful sails illuminate the inlet.

Results Division 1

Kids smitten with sailing

YOUNG sailors took to the enticing waters of Anderson Inlet at Inverloch last week.

The South Gippsland Yacht Club hosted an introductory sailing course for 43 children, offered

by Yachting Victoria.

The seven to 12-yearolds took part in the Tackers program, learning handling techniques, safety, tacking and gybing.

Among the activities were sailing to a sandbar for games, a bailing competition and visiting Mahers Landing.

Among the instructors from Yachting Victoria were South Gippsland members Chase and Jake Lurati. Chase holds the world junior Hobie title.

They were joined by Josh “Flip” Flipp, Emma “Daisy” Daly, Sarah “Freckles” McMeikin and Bec “T-Rex” Tuma, led by Ian Fox. The club’s rear commodore Neil Warren was on deck to help out, as

usual.

Fellow club member Ivan Abbott said the club was able to work around access issues with the boat ramp, which now hangs above the sand due

to erosion.

Anyone wishing to find out more about sailing programs should contact Rod Austin on 9686 2571.

Casting off: Sinead Griffin and Sarah Vradenburg of Inverloch anticipate a fun time on the water.

Nerrena 5/158 (G. Giliam 85; I. Fowler 2/23, J. Dennerley 2/17) lt Inverloch 6/237 (I. Fowler n.o. 110; A. Trotto 2/36, D. Grigg 2/36).

Wonthaggi Miners 7/115 (L. Williams 2/15, N. Allen 2/23) lt Korumburra 6/124 (J. Oxlee n.o.

58, A. Allen n.o. 10).

Wonthaggi Workmens 6/212 (S. Osborne 129; B. Tilley 2/35) d Foster 104 (S. Coldebella 3/21, S. Mitchelson 2/30, S. Osborne 2/0).

Town 103 (W. Paterson 4/16, J. Blackwell 2/15) lt Phillip Island 7/127 (J. Sorarti n.o. 21; M. Warren 2/11, K. Fleming 2/2).

Division 2 MDU 9/88 (A. Hamilton 2/15, P. Palmer 2/9, J. Bowler 2/16) lt Glen Alvie 4/146 (A. Hamilton 68, J. Tiziani n.o. 19; N. Grayden 2/34).

Koonwarra RSL 6/194 (C. Hulshof 2/31, R. Clark 2/32) d Town 9/87.

Imperials 85 (S. Nation 3/14, M. Chizzonitti 3/10) lt OMK 8/102 (D. Wylie 50, C. Walker n.o.

16; J. Bourke 2/18, L. Wright 2/14).

Kilcunda/Bass 8/169 (D. Masinovic 58, J. Dakin n.o. 10; R. McKenzie 2/14, S. Magnusson 2/39) d Poowong/Loch 84 (D. Masinovic 2/19, D. O’Niell 5/9).

Wonthaggi Workmens 150 (D. Kenter 2/22, G. Marshall 4/10) d Phillip Island 110 (P Huitema 2/17, C. Rigby 2/27, J. Turner 4/13).

Scoreboard: Foster’s C1 cricketers Ben Tilley who took 2/35 and Sam Westaway 1/32, take the scores as Foster bats against Workmens at Foster Golf Club on Saturday.

GCL Under 16s TEAM for LDCA January 23, Eastern Park Turf Cricket Ground, Warragul 10.15 start v Warragul.

Players to be at ground by 9.30am.

If unavailable please contact Geoff Wyatt 5659 8225 by Thursday night.

Thomas Wyatt (OMK), Jake Cochrane (OMK), Eli Richards (PI), Michael Manteit (PI), Cam Harris (MDU), Keanu Miller (Korumburra), Jacob Dakin (Kil/ Bass), Ben Foon (Miners), Matt Borschman (Town), Royston McGavin (Imperials), Max Francis (PI), Paul Pattison K’burra), emergencies: Nick Moore (Town), Nathan Allen (Korumburra).

Central Gippsland Cricket TRUenergy Yallourn Cup: Mirboo North 5/253 v St Vincents 4/59.

CGCA 2nd Grade: Mirboo North 85 (M. Taylor 3/13, D. Farell 2/13, G. Edwards 2/22) d Trafalgar 9/69 (A. Soplakow 4/13, A. DeGennaro 2/5).

CGCA 3rd Grade: Trafalgar 87 lt Mirboo North 3/126 (J. Butler 2/21).

LDCA ladders

All set: Will Edwards and Alex Maxwell of Inverloch conduct a final check.

Good-bye: Jack Mitchell of Kardella and Kye Watson, holidaying in Inverloch, head out to sea.

A Grade Division 1 Nerrena ................138.12 Won Workmens ...138.02 Won Miners ...........95.84 Inverloch ................86.58 Korumburra ..........83.31 OMK .......................72.47 Imperials .................70.40 K’warra L’gatha RSL ..43.68 A Grade Division 2 Phillip Island........120.79 Town .....................120.15 MDU .......................97.74 Fish Creek/Tarwin 97.68 Poowong/Loch .......97.27 Glen Alvie ...............80.34 Kilcunda/Bass .........55.08 Foster.......................38.32 B Grade Division 1 Won Miners .........120.96 Nerrena ................ 110.43 Won Workmens .....99.40 OMK.......................90.74 Imperials ................74.83 Glen Alvie ...............71.78 Phillip Island ...........69.13 Inverloch .................52.63 B Grade Division 2

OMK..................... 118.76 Town ..................... 110.86 MDU .......................88.85 Korumburra ..........86.29 Poowong/Loch .......72.22 Fish CreekTarwin ....71.44 Kilcunda/Bass .........69.15 Koownarra RSL ......58.96 C Grade Division 1 Won Workmens ...123.95 Inverloch ..............108.35 Nerrena ..................93.09 Korumburra ..........92.34 Won Miners ...........71.20 Foster.......................63.43 Phillip Island ...........62.59 Town .......................55.94 C Grade Division 2 Kilcunda/Bass ...... 113.13 OMK..................... 111.74 Poowong/Loch .......95.86 Won Workmens .....85.88 Koonwarra RSL ....84.66 Phillip Island ...........79.94 MDU .......................69.46 Imperials .................58.99 Glen Alvie ...............56.72 Town .......................49.58

Drinks break: Foster’s C1 cricketers Tim Garvey and Kevin Lawrence take a breather during their knock against Workers.

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 11 - January 22 & 29, 1pm start Home team Grade A1 Imperials Won Workmens Won Miners Inverloch as Grade A2 Fish Crk/Tarwin MDU Foster Town an Grade B1 Nerrena Lanyon Phillip Island Alan Roberts OMK mins Glen Alvie Grade B2 K/’L’gatha RSL Poowong/Loch Korumburra Kilcunda/Bass Grade C1 Town Won Workmens Won Miners Korumbrra Grade C2 Poowong/Loch MDU Imperials Phillip Island Town

Away Team

Ground Umpire

v Nerrena v K/L’gatha RSL v OMK v Korumburra

L/T? EC W/T WFG I/T

Graham Laird Terry Rogers Clive Salmon Brendon Thom-

v Glen Alvie v Poowong/Loch v Phillip Island v Kilcunda/Bass

FCT Dum FGC WC1

Alan Jordan Ken Lester John Lea Michael Heen-

v Imperials

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Cowes

v Won Miners

OMK

Paddy

v Inverloch

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Geoff Wyatt

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v Fish Crk/Tarwin Koon v MDU Loch v OMK Kor v Town Bass

Dave Harris Ian Thomas Dallas Wyatt Herb Roberts

v Nerrena v Inverloch v Foster v Phillip Island

WC2 MR WNPS KSC

Les White Marian Wishart Ian Richards Hank Boltong

v OMK v Won W’mens v Glen Alvie v K/L’gatha RSL v Kilcunda/Bass

PW Meen EC NEW LV

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• LDCA B GRADE DIVISION ONE

Kaine Smith steers Wonthaggi Miners KAINE Smith made the top score in B1 of 92 not out to steer Wonthaggi Miners to a 34 run win over Inverloch in the second one day match since the Christmas break.

When Webster fell for a duck it was 1/0 but Miners steadied with Kent’s 38 contributing to the good score.

In reply Inverloch made 9/152 and it was T. Dennerley who contributed the most with the willow, making 44 not out.

It was a close call between Nerrena and Phillip Island, with Nerrena 124 losing to the Island 7/129.

P. Colla continued his good form with the Islanders with 54 and M. Manteit 37 not out was also solid.

Details

NERRENA v PHILLIP ISLAND Nerrena 1st innings A. Harrison c. P. Francis b. M. Francis ...........................0 L. Jongebloed c. D. Womersley b. M. Francis .........................12 D. Trotman b. P. Colla..............30 T. Trotman c. M. Manteit b. D. Womersley......................8 B. Standfield lbw. b. D. Womersley....................32 T. West c. P. Colla b. J. Johnston ...........................1 W. Telfer b. P. Colla ...................0 T. Clark r.o. ..............................13 J. Holloway c. M. Manteit b. P. Francis ..............................4 B. Croatto c. J. Bruhn b. P. Francis ...........................12 C. Eva n.o...................................1 Extras ....................................... 11 Total .......................................124 Bowling: J. Bruhn 0/16, M. Francis 2/12, D. Womersley 2/22, J. Johnston 1/26, P. Colla 2/17, P. Francis 2/25.

Phillip Island 1st innings P. Colla c. C. Eva b. W. Telfer ............................54 J. Broomhall c. B. Standfield b. C. Eva................................13 P. Francis c. L .Jongebloed b .T. Clark.................................6 M. Manteit n.o..........................37 D. Womersley c&b. B. Croatto ..9 M. Cleary b. B. Standfield .........1 J. Johnston r.o.............................1 B. Johnston r.o. ..........................1 A. Finlayson n.o. ........................3 Extras .........................................4 Total ....................................7/129 Bowling: B. Croatto 1/26,

C. Eva 1/17, J. Holloway 0/22, W. Telfer 1/26, T. Calrk 1/24, B. Standfield 1/12.

WONTHAGGI MINERS v INVERLOCH Wonthaggi Miners 1st innings S. Webster c. W. Williams b. J. Dalmau ............................0 K. Smith n.o. ............................92 G. Kent c. N. Goodall b. J. Ogden ............................38 J. Armstrong b. W. Holmes ........6 B. Foon r.o................................17 P. Cornelis n.o. .........................25 Extras .........................................8 Total ....................................4/186 Bowling: J. Dalmau 1/25, J. Jackson 0/21, W. Williams 0/10, W. Holmes 1/25, J. Ogden 1/25, T. Dennerley 0/23, I. Smith 0/53.

Inverloch 1st innings J. Jackson b. J. Armstrong .......22 B. Phillips c. J. Armstrong b. B. Foon.............................. 11 N. Goodall c. P. Hammer b. T. Wells..............................20 W. Holmes c. L. Jones b. P. Owen .............................12 W. Williams b. T. Wells ..............0 I. Smith c. P. Cornelis b. P. Owen ...............................0 T. Dennerley n.o. ......................44 A. Brayley c. J. Armstorng b. P. Owen ...............................4 J. Ogden c. P. Cornelis b. L. Jones .............................15 J. Dalmau b. P. Hammer.............4 L. Anderson n.o. .........................6 Extras .......................................14 Total ....................................9/152 Bowling: J. Armstrong 1/32, B. Foon 1/31, T. Wells 2/5, P. Owen 3/30, L .Jones 1/25, P. Hammer 1/18.

Lee Ballagh opened for Imperials and scored 92, an amazing effort considering no other bat made more than eight and sundries was the second “top scorer” with 13.

Imps ended with 134.

This match went right down to the wire with W. Luke 41 and others scoring into the 20s making this a tight one.

On the verge of victory S. Nippers was run out on the second last ball for 24 as Imps celebrated a one run win.

In another close call Wonthaggi Workmens 7/189 scored a two run victory over OMK 6/187.

T. Miller was the standout in this match with 60 for OMK. Later on, T. Wyatt 40 not out almost got the Diggers home along with J. Paterson’s 20.

Workers’ player Luke Sawyer made 48.

WONTHAGGI WORKMENS v OMK Wonthaggi Workmens 1st innings D. Dutchman c. T. Miller b. A. Rose ................................9 C. Harvey c. P. Harper b. R. White ............................13 D. Britt c. K. Kerr b. J. Paterson .........................30 B. Vague c. J. Cochrane b. P. Kyle ...............................28 S. Huitema c. P. Harper b. P. Kyle ...............................15 R. Geyer c. A. Rose b. A. Sheedy ............................5 L. Sawyer c. J. Paterson b. K. Kerr ..............................48 M. McCall n.o. .........................35 Extras .........................................6 Total ....................................7/189 Bowling: A. Rose 1/32, R. White 1/30, J. Paterson 1/24, J. Cochrane 0/20, P. Kyle 2/32, A. Sheedy 1/23, K. Kerr 1/25.

OMK 1st innings T. Miller c. C. Harvey b. A. Sartori ...........................60 R. White lbw. b. L. Sawyer ......32 A. Rose c. S. Huitema b. L. Sawyer ........................... 11 K. Kerr c. S. Williams b. A. Sartori .............................1 P. Kyle lbw. b. C. Harvey ...........4 M. Walker c&b. A. Sartori .........7 T. Wyatt n.o. .............................40 J. Paterson n.o. .........................20 Extras .......................................12 Total ....................................6/187 Bowling: S. Williams 0/55, M. McCall 0/21, S. Roche 0/19, L. Sawyer 2/22, A. Sartori 3/25, C. Harvey 1/38.

IMPERIALS v GLEN ALVIE

Imperials 1st innings L. Ballagh c. J. Huitson b. R. Bolding .........................92 N. Slater c. L. Gennicarro b. J. Huitson ............................5 A. Meyer r.o. ..............................3 J. Forrester b. J. Huitson ............1 B. Lim c. c. M. Wright b. P. Roberts ............................1 R. McGavin c. M. Wright b. R. Bolding ...........................5 S. McLennan b. S. Nippers ........3 G. Forrester r.o. ..........................8 R. Higgins r.o. ............................3 M. O’Loughlin c. J. Wheeler b. R. Bolding ...........................0 B. Vagg n.o. ................................0 Extras .......................................13 Total .......................................134 Bowling: W. Luke 0/34, J. Huitson 2/11, P. Roberts 1/20, S. Nippers 1/36, R. Bolding 3/27.

Glen Alvie 1st innings G. Chappell c. L. Ballagh b. R. McGavin .........................3 T. McCoy lbw. b. S. McLennan .9 P. Roberts b. R. McGavin...........1 W. Luke c&b. J. Forrester ........41 J. Wheeler b. J. Forrester............0 M. Wright b. J. Forrester ............1 D. Wylie b. R. McGavin ..........23 R. Bolding r.o. ............................0 L. Gennicarro c. B. Vagg b. G. Forrester .......................16 S. Nippers r.o............................24 J. Huitson n.o. ............................2 Extras .......................................13 Total .......................................133 Bowling: S. McLennan 1/22, R. McGavin 3/27, J. Forrester 3/15, M. O’Loughlin 0/13, B. Lim 0/17, R. Higgins 0/14, G. Forrester 1/21.

Century maker: the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Shane Osborne was rewarded for his efforts with a century in C1 against Foster. His 129 included no less than eight sixes.

• LDCA B GRADE DIVISION TWO

Poowong/Loch rolled for 37 POOWONG/Loch was bowled over for just 37 as OMK cruised to a victory when they made 8/134.

Gary Knox was the destroyer, taking 4/10 and then scoring 34 in reply.

Gary Adams was equal top scorer with 34.

In the local derby Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL batted first and made 7/102 as Matt Borschman claimed 4/31 and Brett Moore 3/20.

Town in response made 171 with Steve Fixter the main shot maker with 59.

Korumburra 139 were defeated by Kilcunda/Bass 8/152. Justin Turnbull top scored for the Cobras with 64 but N. Arney delivered the goods, taking 4/28 for Killy Bass. Four Killy Bass batsmen were able to feast on the attack, all making into the 20s and 30s as Killy managed to get over the line. Turnbull completed a good match with his 3/28 with the ball.

In the final match MDU 7/142 overcame Fish Creek/ Tarwin 121. D. Jones made 34 for United while for Fishy Tarwin J. Pouw made 56. Cameron LePage claimed 3/11 for United.

Details

MDU v FISH CREEK/TARWIN MDU 1st innings N. Hill c&b. J. Pouw ................17 D. Jones c B Roberts b. C. Fisher ............................34

R. Olden b. J. Pouw ...................6 T. Zukovskis c&b. B. Roberts ..20 C. Le Page lbw. b. B. Anderson .4 M. Olden r.o. ..............................8 M. Martin n.o. ..........................21 L. Mercer c&b. C. Fisher ...........1 S. Riley n.o. .............................15 Extras .......................................16 Total ....................................7/142 Bowling: J. Spokes 0/14, H. Buckland 0/14, J. Pouw 2/29, B. Roberts 1/20, B/. Andrrson 1/26, C. Fisher 2/23, J. Buckland 0/11 Fish Creek/Tarwin 1st innings J. Spokes b. L Mercer.................3 J. Buckalnd c. G. Peters b. T. Zukovskis ........................5 B. Bright c. S. Cantwell b. L. Mercer.............................0 J. Pouw c. S. Cantwell b. M. Martin ..........................56 W. Cocksedge c. N. Hill b. M. Olden ............................18 B. Anderson c. M. Martin b. C. Le Page ......................... 11 C. Fisher r.o. ...............................9 B. Roberts c. M. Olden b. M. Martin ............................8 T. Smith stp. G. Peters b. C. Le Page ...........................0 P. Cardilini n.o............................0 H. Buckalnd stp. G. Peters b. C. Le Page ...........................0 Extras ....................................... 11 Total .......................................121 Bowling: T. Zukovskis 1/14, L. Mercer 2/14, M. Olden 1/30, S. Riley 0/33, C. Le Page 3/11, M. Martin 1/14.

KORUMBURRA v KILCUNDA/BASS Korumburra 1st innings L. Roberts c. D. Clay b. S. Blake ...............................2 R. Webster lbw. b. R. Duff .........0 T. Allen c. B. Egeberg b. A. Blackny...........................6 J. Richards lbw. b. R. Duff .......13 K. Miller c. N. Arney b. A. Blackney .........................0 J. Turnbull c. R. Duff b. H. Grace ............................64 H. James c&b. N. Arney ............8

M. Patching c. D. Petrie b. N. Arney ............................21 S. McKenzie c. T. Hunt b. N. Arney ............................14 P. Dunlevie n.o. ..........................2 T. Gray c. S. Blake b. N. Arney .............................0 Extras .........................................9 Total .......................................139 Bowling: S. Blake 1/19, R. Duff 2/7, A. Blackney 2/13, H. Grace 1/44, B. Egeberg 0/27, N. Arney 4/28.

Kilcunda/Bass 1st innings T. Aplin c&b. M. Patching .......20 D. Clay c. T. Allen b. Turnbull .............................26 S. Blake b. M. Patching ...........34 N. Arney r.o. ...............................9 L. Petersen c. M. Patching b. P. Dunlevie ........................25 H. Grace lbw. b. M. Patching .....1 R. Duff c. H. James b. J. Turnbull ...........................7 A. Blackney lbw. b. J. Turnbull .3 D. Petrie n.o. ..............................9 B Egeberg n.o.............................5 Extras .......................................14 Total ....................................8/152 Bowling: M. Patching 2/27, H. James 0/24, J. Turnbull 3/28, S. McKenzie 1/19, T. Allen 0/18, J. Richards 0/17, P. Dunlevie 1/9, L. Roberts 0/4.

POOWONG/LOCH v OMK Poowong/Loch 1st innings S. Dinger c. G. Adams b. W. Dowell ...........................5 C. Fraser c. C. O’Brien b. G. Knox ...............................0 N. Hancock c. G. Adams b. G. Knox ...............................0 R. Knox c. W. Dowell b. B. Maguire ..........................1 M. Lambe c. W. Dowell b. G. Knox ...............................4 M. Hancock lbw. b. B. Maguire ..........................0 G Poynton c. T. Knox b. G. Knox ...............................4 C. Poynton n.o. ..........................9 G. Humphrey c. G. Knox b. C. O’Brien ...........................4

G. Staindl c. G. Adams b. J. Havetta.............................0 P. Hancock c. G. Adams J. Havetta.................................1 Extras .........................................9 Total .........................................37 Bowling: G. Knox 4/10, W. Dowell 1/7, B. Maguire 2/7, J. Havetta 1/4, C. O’Brien 1/4.

OMK 1st innings G. Lomagno c. G. Poynton b. M. Hancock .........................2 W. Dowell b. G. Poynton ...........2 S. McNamara c. R. Knox b. C. Poynton.........................21 C. Maguire b. G. Poynton ..........3 G. Adams b. N. Hancock .........34 T. Knox b. M. Lambe ................0 C. O’Brien stp. P. Hancock b. G. Staindl ............................8 B. Maguire n.o. ..........................7 J. Havetta n.o..............................8 Extras .......................................15 Total ....................................8/134 Bowling: G. Poynton 2/15, M. Hancock 1/18, C. Poynton 1/29, N. Hancock 1/20, M. Lambe 1/11, C. Fraser 0/7, G. Staindl 1/10, P. Hancock1/20.

KOONWARRA RSL v TOWN Koonwarra RSL 1st innings Total ....................................7/102 Bowling: W. Turner 1/8, S. McCallum 1/13, M. Borschman 4/31, B. Moore 3/20, L. O’Brien 1/15, I. McCallum 0/13.

Town 1st innings B. Moore lbw. .........................16 N. Moore c. .............................12 M. Borschman b. .....................29 M. Borschman .........................13 J. Hume b. ...............................12 I. McCallum b. ..........................0 L. O’Brien b. .............................6 W. Turner lbw. ...........................3 S. Fixter lbw. ...........................59 I. Hanks r.o. ................................1 S. McCallum n.o. .......................4 Extras .......................................16 Total .......................................171 Bowling: Not availabl

Under 14s: pictured is the team which performed admirably at Country Week recently; back row Clint Honeysett asst coach, Baillie Condoluci, Daniel Turton, Chelsea Moscript, Russell Thomas (bus driver), Jye Dalmau, Jakeb Thomas, Jim Dalmau (coach) Lachlan Moore, Brayden Pickersgill, Ryan McGannon; front row, Kevin McGavin, Max Homer, Blake Moscript, James Honeysett, Mike Olden, Ben Ellen.

LDCA Junior Cricket program Jan 17 to 21 Gippsland Pride Under 14s and 16s playing State competition Melbourne scores on My Cricket Pathway program play Casey Cranbourne Tuesday 18.

Four LDCA representatives, Jakeb Thomas, Daniel Turton Wonthaggi Workmens Under 14s and Eli Richards, Philip Island, Thomas Wyatt, OMK, Under 16s.

Jan 23 Under 16 GCL

LDCA v Warragul Eastern Park (off Normandy St).

Jan 23 Under 18s LDCA v Central Gippsland Morwell Round 5.

Monday Jan 24 Gippsland Under 18s State final at MCG. Six LDCA representatives.

Jan 25 LDCA Junior meeting at Outtrim 7.30pm.

Jan 30 LDCA Under 14s v West Gippsland Ground TBC. Jan 30 LDCA Under 16 v West Gippsland Wonthaggi Turf.

Jan 30 LDCA Under 18s

rescheduled Round 4.

Feb 6 and LDCA Under 12 and 13s. Training grounds and times to be confirmed Leongatha and Wonthaggi.

Feb 13 LDCA Under 12 and 13s. Training grounds and times to be confirmed Wonthaggi.

Feb 20 LDCA Under 12s Team v Warragul West Campus.

Feb 20 LDCA Under 13s Team v Warragul East campus.

Feb 20 GCL Under 18 final.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - PAGE 57

• A GRADE DIVISION ONE

Imps win two in a row L E O N G AT H A’ S Imperials have continued on their good form after Christmas, claiming their second win of the season on Saturday.

Again it took the Imps all day to beat their opponents.

It was not until Nick Eddy paired up with brother Adam to take the final wicket that the match was won.

Korumburra got within eight runs of their opponents’ total with just three balls to spare, but again the Imps showed their nerves of steel to take the match.

Kristian Gray was best performed Imps bowler, taking 4/19 from his five overs.

Nerrena’s 245 proved too much for Koonwarra RSL on the weekend, as the latter fell 34 runs short of their target.

The Red Caps won the toss and elected to bat before a few early Koonwarra wickets had them 3/66.

But a 98 run stand between Craig Friebe (77) and Paul Matheson (47) steered their ship in the right direction.

Nerrena were ready to pounce when it was Koony’s turn to bat, having the Cougars 2/24 before they knew it.

The two young Sperling siblings steadied the score before a disastrous run out caused by Gerard Murphy broke through and sparked a mini collapse.

Murphy then took the ball and bowled brilliantly to finish with four wickets from his eight overs, despite conceding more than six runs an over.

A big innings from the Workers’ Dave Brann firmed what was otherwise a shaky

performance from the reigning premiers against OMK. Brann fell just short of second century this season, but his 86 was enough to get his side over the line.

As the rest of the batsmen struggled, the major run scorer was only supported from a cameo innings at the end of the day from Gav Bolding (35*).

Brann continued his good fortunes in the field, taking three catches and affecting a run out as the Workers held OMK to 182, 16 runs short.

Wonthaggi Miners started slowly against Inverloch, but eventually recovered to post a winning total of 200.

After losing openers Mat Johnson (0) and Matt Donohue (2) early, Andrew Donohue stood up and made a well timed 79 runs to help his side to their eventual total.

In reply the Stingrays had a few handy scores, but could not get anyone to continue on with their starts.

As a result Inverloch could not find their way to a winning total, but stay inside the four, just above Korumburra.

NERRENA v KOONWARRA LEONGATHA RSL 1st innings Nerrena M. Clark c. N. Grimes b. T. Gordon ..........................10 C. Friebe c. S. Sperling b. S. Moore............................77 T. Wightman b. T. Davison ......15 D. Symmons c. L. Sperling b. T. Davison ...........................3 P. Matheson c. L. Sperling b. B. Moscript .......................47 G. Murphy c. B. Moscript b. T. Gordon ..........................19 J. Renden c. L Sperling b. T. Gordon ..........................24 C. Rump n.o. ............................20 J. Trease n.o................................5 Extras .......................................25

Total ....................................6/245 Bowling: J. Kennedy 0/45, T. Gordon 3/55, T. Davison 2/43, S. Sperling 0/16, B. Moscript 1/56, S. Moore 1/26.

1st innings Koonwarra Leongatha RSL B. Moscript b. C. Rump ...........19 J. Moore r.o. ...............................1 L. Sperling r.o. ........................40 S. Sperling c. J. Trease b. G. Murphy .........................38 N. Grimes c. C. Friebe b. G. Murphy ...........................1 G. Sperling c. R. Clark b. G. Murphy ...........................5 S. Moore c. T. Wightman b. G. Murphy ......................... 11 B. Anderson n.o........................62 T. Gordon b. C. Rump ................4 J. Kennedy n.o............................6 Extras .......................................21 Total ....................................8/211 Bowling: C. Rump 2/45, Z. Trease 0/10, J. Trease 0/30, R. Clark 0/19, T. Wightman 0/35, G. Murphy 4/54, P. Matheson 0/16.

WONTHAGGI MINERS v INVERLOCH 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners M. Johnson c. W. Taberner b. N. Cant ................................0 M. Donohue b. N. Cant ..............2 A. Donohue c. D. Ruffin b. A. Hall ...............................79 J. O’Reilly b. D. Clark .............45 D. Beesey c. W. Rankin b. D. Clark .............................16 P. Jordan n.o. ............................32 J. Andrighetto n.o. ......................3 Extras .......................................23 Total ....................................5/200 Bowling: N. Cant 2/17, L Rankin 0/43, A. Hall 1/41, J. Smith 0/19, M. Anderson 0/32, D. Clark 2/47.

1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. C. Thomas b. R. Birkett .............................2 S. Brayley stp. C. Thomas b. A. Donohue .......................36 D. Ruffin c. J. Andrighetto b. M. Johnson ........................29 D. Clark c&b. A. Donohue.......36 W. Rankin c. J. Andrighetto b. D. Beesey ..........................31 N. Cant b. D. Beesey..................4 J. Smith c. C. Thomas b. D. Beesey ............................8 M.Anderson n.o. ........................3 L. Sharrock b. D. Foon...............0 L. Rankin n.o..............................1

Got him: Mark ‘Skinner’ Cantwell takes the wicket of Fish Creek’s Jason Law. Cantwell’s 5/21 saw MDU home for a comfortable win in A2. Read details of A2 division below.

Extras .......................................29 Total ....................................8/178 Bowling: D. Foon 1/34, R. Birkett 1/21, C. Tait 0/23, M. Johnson 1/37, A. Donohue 2/30, D. Beesey 3/29.

WONTHAGGI WORKMENS v OMK 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmens D. Brann c. A. Miller b K. Rothier...........................86 M. Thomas r.o. .........................14 R. Hassett c. M. Adams b. B. Wyatt ..............................6 G. Britt c. A. Miller b. M. Adams .......................... 11 T. Hooper b. S. Checkley .........15 R. Thomas lbw. b. K. Rothier ....8 G. Bolding n.o. .........................35 L. McGuirk c. M. Adams b. B. Wyatt ..............................1 J. Sheerin b. P. Dell ....................1 Extras .......................................21 Total ....................................8/198 Bowling: K. Rothier 2/40, J. Wilson 0/15, D. McMeekin 0/12, B. Wyatt 2/29, M. Admas 1/32, S.

Checkley 1/18, P. Dell 1/41.

1st innings OMK A. Miller r.o. ............................25 J. Van Rooye c. D. Brann b L. McGuirk ..........................2 J. Wilson c. D. Brann b. M. Thomas ........................25 K. Rotheir b. G. Bolding ..........36 D. Creed c. D. Brann b. T. Harley..............................0 B. Wyatt c. J. Sheerin b. G. Bolding .........................21 N. Creed c. G. Bolding b. J. Sheerin .............................4 M. Adams c. G. Britt b. G. Bolding ...........................1 S. Checkley c. T. Hooper b. R. Thomas .........................27 P. Dell c. R. Hassett b. J. Sheerin .............................0 D. McMeekin n.o. ....................12 Extras .......................................29 Total .......................................182 Bowling: R. Thomas 1/43, L. McGuirk 1/20, T. Harley 1/13, M. Thomas 1/35, J. Sheerin 2/22, G. Bolding 3/37.

IMPERIALS

v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin c. J. Cook b. D. Scott .............................35 N. Eddy c. D. Scott b. D. Wyhoon .......................12 T. Williams r.o. ...........................5 S. Vagg c. J. Myors b. U. Weerasinghe .................37 L. Rogers lbw. b. D. Scott ..........0 M. Elliott b. D. Wyhoon...........23 M. Lafferty c. C. Smith b. M. Olden .............................5 K. Gray c. K. Rigby b. M. Olden .............................0 A. Eddy stp. D. Salmon b. U. Weerasinghe ...................6 R. O’Loughlin b. M. Olden........0 A. Pellin n.o. ..............................5 Extras .......................................24 Total .......................................152 Bowling: K. Dorman 0/20, D. Wyhoon 2/36, M. Olden 3/28, K. Rigby 0/15, D. Scott 2/20, U. Weerasinghe 2/30.

1st innings Korumburra K. Rigby b. A. Eddy ...................0 I. Osman c. N. Eddy

• A GRADE DIVISION TWO

Skinner’s five seals win MDU’S Mark ‘Skinner’ Cantwell has taken five wickets for just 21 runs as he bowled his team to victory on Saturday.

Fish Creek Tarwin made a paltry 97 from their 40 overs in reply to the Demons’ 183.

At the end of Cantwell’s spell Fishy Tarwin was 7/33 with no batsmen scoring over six.

Captain Steve Arnup provided a highlight when he snatched a half chance off Mat Watkins at short leg.

Kelvin Simpson of Glen Alvie took five wickets in his side’s loss to Town on the weekend.

Simpson took 5/36 from his eight overs, and had Town on the ropes before his spell finished.

The Scorpions recovered afterwards, with cameo innings to Ash Hickey (32*) and Nathan Johnston (19*).

Town are now well clear on second spot, and just behind Phillip Island who are currently on top of the table.

The Island had a comfortable win on Saturday, losing only three wickets as they cruised past Kilcunda/Bass’ 106.

Russell Cleeland was the

hero of the day, scoring 66 not out after opening the batting.

Killy Bass’ Dean Pipicelli bowled brilliantly, only conceding three runs from his eight overs which included six maidens.

No bowler took more than one wicket in the match.

Foster were hit with yet another big loss, all out for just 88 after chasing Poowong Loch’s 5/222.

Colin Knox and Russell Greaves (both 67) were the main scorers for Poowong Loch with the bat, and Kyle Nestor (3/19) was the main destroyer with the ball.

MDU v FISH CREEK/TARWIN 1st innings MDU A. Baillie b. ............................. 34 B. Spokes lbw. ........................... 8 J. Sinclair c. ............................. 26 M. Le Page c. ............................ 1 C. Hoober c. ............................ 28 S. Arnup c. ............................... 32 W. Prosser n.o. ......................... 36 Extras ....................................... 18 Total .................................... 6/183 Bowling: J. Danckert 1/30, M. Danckert 0/39, D. Britton 0/18, J. Flanders 1/17, J. Law 3/16, M. Watkins 0/7, S. Emmanuel 0/7, J. Shaw 0/23, N. Wilkins 1/25.

1st innings Fish Creek/ Tarwin J. Danckert c. B. Spokes b. M. Cantwell.........................6 G. Watkins c. M. Le Page b .T. Harris ..............................6 J. Law b. M. Cantwell ................6 J. Shaw c. B. Spokes b . M. Cantwell........................0

M. Watkins c. S. Arnup b. M. Cantwell.........................3 G. Webster b. T. Harris...............1 N. Wilkins c. S. Arnup b. M. Cantwell.........................6 M. Danckert c&b. S. McRae ....10 S. Emmanuel n.o. .....................23 D. Britton n.o. ..........................13 Extras .......................................23 Total ......................................8/97 Bowling: T. Harris 2/13, M. Cantwell 5/21, C. Harris 0/15, S. McRae 1/19, A. Baillie 0/12, W. Prosser 0/10, B. Spokes 0/5.

KILCUNDA/BASS v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Kilcunda/Bass A. Larcombe stp. b. D. Johnston 5 P. Mohascy c. A. Manteit c. C. Wilson ...........................13 C. Davidson lbw. b. S. Boyack ..7 J. Dakin r.o. ................................3 A. Oats c. E. Richards b. A. Matthews .......................16 D. Pipicelli n.o. ........................23 S. Tapscott r.o. ..........................21 J. Tregear n.o. .............................1 Extras .......................................17 Total ....................................6/106 Bowling: D. Johnston 1/12, S. Kirton 0/9, S. Boyack 1/3, A. Matthews 1/19, R. Cleeland 0/38, C. Wilson 1/12, J. Emery 0/7.

1st innings Phillip Island G. Excell c. A. Larcombe b. D. Pipicelli ..........................0 R. Cleeland n.o.........................66 A. Manteit b. A. Oats .................0 T. Hornsby c&b. T. Stacey-VanSteensel ....................................28 C. Wilson n.o............................38 Extras .......................................19 Total ................................... 3/151 Bowling: D. Pipicelli 1/3, T. Stacey-VanSteensel 1/15, A. Oats

0/22, C. Davidson 0/17, J. Brown 0/39, S. Tapscott 0/18, J. Tregear 0/11.

POOWONG/LOCH v FOSTER 1st innings POOWONG/LOCH M. Adderley c. M. Lynch b. H. Griggs ...........................40 C. Knox b. M Dower................67 R. Greaves c. M. Lynch b. M .Dower ..........................67 K. Nestor c. W. Davy b. B. Coates ...........................12 P. Dyer n.o. ............................... 11 B. Hancock c. P. Dower b. M. Dower ..........................10 Extras .......................................15 Total ....................................5/222 Bowling: B. Coates 1/36, M. Dower 3/38, J. Prain 0/35, P. Dower 0/54, F. Griggs, 1/25, G. Wagstaff 0/13, R. Prain 0/19.

1st innings Foster G. Wagstaff c. M. Adderley b. K. Nestor .............................4 B. Coates c. P. Duffus b. K. Nestor ...........................16 M. Lynch c. P. Dyer b. B. Hancock........................ 11 W. Davy r.o. ...............................2 M. Dower lbw. b. K. Nestor .......0 J. Prain c. P. Duffus b. S. Jenkins ............................5 P. Dower n.o. ............................26 F. Griggs b. J. Poynton ...............9 R. Prain stp. P. Dyer b. S. Jenkins ............................0 H. Griggs c. R. Greaves b. J. Poynton............................3 Extras .......................................12 Total .........................................88 Bowling: R. Greaves 0/10, K. Nestor 3/19, B. Hancock 1/15, S. Jenkins 2/36, J. Poynton 2/5.

GLEN ALVIE v TOWN

1st innings Glen Alvie S. Smith lbw. b. J. Burge ..........35 S. Lowe c. C. Bruce b. J. Burge ...............................9 D. Jagoe c. C. Bruce b. A. Hickey ..........................10 O. Santalucia lbw. b. N. Johnston .........................2 D. Hales c. J. Schelling b. C. Bruce ..............................1 D. Tiziani b. J. Schelling ..........25 S. Edwards b. J. Schelling........13 B. Ould r.o. ...............................15 J. Good n.o. ..............................10 J. Hales n.o. ................................1 Extras .......................................18 Total ....................................8/138 Bowling: D. Jago 0/29, N. Johnston 1/18, A. Hickey 1/19, J. Burge 2/23, C. Bruce 1/21, J. Schelling 2/24.

1st innings Town R. Paine c. S. Smith b. K. Simpson........................21 C. Bruce c. S. Lowe b. K. Simpson........................38 G. Paine lbw. b. K. Simpson ....16 M. Smith c. S. Smith b. O. Santalucia .......................5 L. Bowman c. J. Hales b. K. Simpson........................18 D. Jago c. D. Jagoe b. K. Simpson..........................0 J. Schelling r.o. ..........................9 A. Hickey n.o. ..........................32 N. Johnston n.o. .......................19 Extras .......................................23 Total ....................................7/181 Bowling: B. Ould 0/15, J. Hales 0/30, D. Hales 0/42, J. Good 0/13, O. Santalucia 1/24, K. Simpson 5/36, D. Jagoe 0/15.

Gippy to play final at ‘G GIPPSLAND’S under 18 representative cricket side will be playing on the hallowed turf of the MCG next Monday.

Gippsland Pride made their way into the grand final of the Commonwealth Bank U18 State Cricket championship after only completing two full games of cricket during the week due to the wet weather in Melbourne.

The team, consisting of six local Leongatha and District Cricket Association players Mitchell Clark (Nerrena), Tom Gordon and Lachlan Sperling (KoonwarraRSL), Alex Mantiet (Phillip Island), James Sheerin (Workers) and Matt Willcocks (Town), will now play Central Highlands on Monday January 24 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

b. M. Lafferty ..........................4 J. Cook c. T. Williams b. M. Lafferty ........................14 D. Salmon c. S. Vagg b. K. Gray..............................42 U. Weerasinghe lb.w b. M. Lafferty ..........................0 P. Edwards b. N. Eddy .............10 C. Smith c. A. Pellin b. K. Gray................................0 D. Scott c. A. Eddy b. K. Gray................................7 M. Olden c. M Lafferty b. K. Gray..............................10 D. Wyhoon n.o. ........................ 11 K. Dorman c. A. Eddy b. N. Eddy .............................13 Extras .......................................33 Total .......................................144 Bowling: A. Eddy 1/17, R. O’Loughlin 0/16, M. Lafferty 3/31, L. Rogerts 0/25, N. Eddy 2/17, K. Gray 4/19, M. Elliott 0/19.

Parrot netball history

LEONGATHA netballers, part of the Leongatha Football/Netball Club are chasing history!

Anyone who has any information on the history of the club, like past premierships, past office-bearers, dating back to the 1970s1990s can contact Sally Rayson on 0408 387 114 or Nat Anderson on 0439 624 728.

The club is keen to develop honour boards and any help would greatly assist the girls research the history.

U18 GCL

ROUND 5 of the U18 Gippsland Cricket League will be played this Sunday, January 23 against Central Gippsland at the Keegan Street Oval in Morwell.

The LDCA team selected to play is Mitchell Thomas (C), Joel Sinclair (VC), Tom Davison, Mitchell Elliott, Troy Harley, Tim Harris, Benn Hayes, Sam Huitema, Joel Liddle, Mark McCall, Ilan Osman and Kallon Rigby.

Players to meet at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve at 8.30am.

Players to bring own gear and spikes. Lunch will be provided.

Please call Terry Clark on 0428 644 237 with any queries.

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LEONGATHA’S Steve Riley has completed the prestigious Dakar Rally in South America.

He, and co-driver Geoff Olholm of Cairns, finished 27th overall out of 140 cars when they returned to Buenos Aires, Argentina early yesterday (Monday) morning Australian time.

Geoff and Steve have done an amazing job to get the car through 9000 km of the toughest rally in the world and with a little help from the service crew they managed to get it over the line.

With all that out of the way the boys are ready to hit the town in Buenos Aires and celebrate what has been a huge achievement.

They finished the last stage, which was a 181km special section, in 25th position.

In the last week the team was challenged by sand dunes and a broken transfer case/gear box.

The gear box break occurred 40kms from the finish of a special section.

It was repaired overnight and held strong for almost eight hours of driving the next day.

A highlight of the last week was finishing stage 10 in 18th place.

The finish: Leongatha’s Steve Riley (top left) celebrates the completion of the Dakar Rally in Buenos Aires with the Coconut racing team.

Basketballers to represent Vic SIX Korumburra junior basketballers will be playing for Country Victoria this week.

Shannon Heylen, Under 14, Gemma Dixon, Kaila Bentvelzen, Under 15 and Tayla Smith, Under 16 will be playing for their state in girls competitions.

Justin Smith and Dylan Heylen are representing Country Victoria in the Under 18 Boys.

Gemma, Kaila, Tayla, Justin and Dylan have all come through the Academy program and have all represented Country Victoria in previous years.

Gemma and Kaila are off to Port Macquarie and Shannon, Tayla, Justin and Dylan are off to Albury.

One hundred and twenty Vic Country Athletes and 24 Team Staff will be in the Murray River border town of Albury to compete in the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup (ACJBC).

The 2011 event will be the 25th anniversary of this prestigious junior basketball development tournament, which this year will see a record 63 teams compete for titles in three age groups, Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18.

Teams from South Australia,

Western Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland and New Zealand will be looking to deny the Vic Country teams the success that has been seen in recent years and this year the FIBA Oceania All Stars will also be represented in the Under 18 age group.

The group has been training hard for the past month in preparation for this week and we wish them well.

The Under 14 skills days for players born in 1998/99 are coming up in February and are fantastic for any level of basketballer.

It is a one day program and the players receive a ball, T-shirt and information on what’s available for them.

They will learn lots of skills, play some games and have lots of fun.

For more information on the skills day, ask your local basketball association or contact Adam Smith at the Korumburra Indoor Recreation centre on 5655 2112.

State selection: Gemma Dixon, Justin Smith, Dylan Heylen, Kaila Bentvelzen, Tayla Smith and Shannon Heylen will be representing Victoria this week.

Road nationals pedal power Continued from page 60.

“It was tough conditions. It was pretty warm and windy. A lot of guys ended up cramping because

it didn’t feel as hot as it was.”

Of 120 cyclists that began the race less than half finished.

Due to his young age, Smith can compete in this event for another two years.

Before next year he will examine his drinking strategy to prevent cramps in future events.

Smith’s next major challenge is the Oceania championships in March where he will take on the best of Australia and New Zealand in the road race and time trial.

Aitken was only 13 seconds from a bronze medal in the 27km time trial at the national championships.

He averaged 47km/h for the race near Ballarat and was only beaten by teammates.

“I was hoping for a top five and I beat a few pretty good riders, so I was pretty happy with that,” Aitken said.

The undulating course features a solid climb in the last 5km.

He also competed in the road race, but did not finish for team reasons.

Aitken will leave for the Tour of Wellington in New Zealand on Monday.

There his job is to help his Jayco AIS teammates challenge for the title by protecting them from wind and delivering food and drink.

Then in March he will train for two weeks in Adelaide before competing in the Oceania championships in Shepparton.

Almost straight away he will fly to Italy for the beginning of three months competition in Europe.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - PAGE 59

Cape Aquathon success And they’re off: competitors were keen to get into the water as quickly as possible.

THE Cape Aquathon was a booming success on Sunday, attracting a swathe of competitors and spectators to the 400m surf swim and 3.5km running event.

Cape Paterson Surf Lifesaving president Dean Manns, one of the chief organisers of the aquathon, said that in 2010 “the weather was against us a bit and numbers were down”.

But this year was an entirely different story.

“We had about 140 competitors. So that was fantastic,” he said.

Left Family first: Imogen Kaye-Helmot let older sister Georgia know that she was behind her all the way.

The aquathon is in its 15th year.

“It’s a real family event.

The distances aren’t really for the professionals. It’s more a fun event,” he said.

Female Masters winner Deb Reilly uses the event as a warm up to triathlons later in the year.

She competes for the love of it and the happy feeling of being alive.

“They say when you’re dead you can’t move, when you’re dying you can hardly move, so while you’re alive you may as well keep moving, and move fast,” she said.

Results Open male winner: Stewart Walpole 17.59, runner-up Mark Rowe 18.10. Female winner - Claire Baquie 20.40.

Runner-up: Chloe Butt 21.08.

First local home: male Mark Rowe 18.10, female - Chloe Butt 21.08.

Juniors: male - James Bennett 21.52. Runnerup - Aiden Bigger 21.53.

Female winner: Crystal Davie 24.54.

Masters winner: male - Aurel Wachter 20.08, runner-up: Dan Robinson 20.29. Female winner - Debbie Reilly 25.01.

Runner-up: Jenny Thorn 28.07.

Veterans winner: male Rod Fleisner 20.06, runnerup Phil Hanley 20.37.

Female winner - Jennifer Dodd 28.39. Runner-up: Sally Trembath 29.42.

Mixed winners: swimmer - male, T. Moore, runner - T. McMorrow 17.13. Female swimmer, G. Kaye Helmot, runner A. Kentwell 20.11.

Mixed - swimmer F. McGill, runner - T. Landells 22.02.

Below Great mates: local lads Dylan Muir, Rhett Boscombe-Hill and James Bennett were happy with their respective performances.

Smiling for the crowd: such was the good feeling felt by this competitor.

Ready to race: this competitor was keen to get a head start on the running leg after a strong swim.

Super woman: nothing is going to slow Wonthaggi’s Deb Reilly down. The super-fit paramedic has been a long time competitor at the event, and won the master female crown.

Friendly faces: the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club played a big part in ensuring the day was a success. Among its members were sisters Bridget and Rebecca Shanks.

Double trouble: Bec Klingenberg and Bec Browne competed in support of one another.

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Leongatha’s Stuart Smith with the bike he rode to seventh in the national championships road race.

Road pedal power

By Isaac McCallum and Chris Brown SOUTH Gippslanders placed well at the Cycling Australia Road National Championships in Ballarat earlier this month.

Wonthaggi 21-year-old Nick Aitken finished fifth in the time trail and Leongatha 19-year-old Stuart Smith finished seventh in the road race.

Inverloch local and three time rowing gold medallist Drew Ginn came eighth in the elite men’s time trial.

Ginn was the highest placed part time cyclist, and beat home some of the world’s best riders in just his second cycling event since the same competition last year.

He finished with a time of 49.15 sec-

onds, around two minutes off the winning pace.

Drew’s attention will now return to rowing, as he prepares for the London Olympics in 2012.

“At the moment I’m training for rowing, so to come in the top 10 was great. I came sixth last year, but I’ve put on a bit of muscle since then so I’m not as aerodynamic anymore,” he said.

“I’m doing testing for both (rowing and swimming), so this was a great way to find out where I’m at.”

The rower uses cycling as a means of training when looking to escape the boat.

“They complement each other well.

It’s a great cross training activity. It freshens us up to go out and train different ways,” he said.

Drew is looking to be chosen in a

squad of 20 rowers currently preparing for the rowing world titles.

Smith’s seventh position was impressive as a 19-year-old racing in an U23 race.

He finished first for his age group despite never racing on the course or internationally before.

“There was a front group of nine and it was a race of fatigue about whoever could hang in the longest on the hill,” he said.

The Deakin University student completed 12 laps of a 10km circuit, which included two kilometres of climbing.

“I cramped really badly in the last kilometre, so I was really happy to get to the finish and get seventh,” he said.

Continued on page 58.

Sailors’ national success THE South Gippsland Yacht Club is celebrating a trio of successes at a national championship last week.

Sailor Toby Leppin of Bena placed third overall from a field of 32 boats in the National Impulse Titles.

Fellow sailor Keith Cousens of Inverloch won the Great Grand Master section for sailors aged 65 and over, and placed 18th overall.

Club member and boat builder, Tim Wilson, made the top four boats, including the vessels raced by Leppin and Cousens.

Only seven points separated first and third placings.

The event was held at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in the Brisbane suburb of Manly.

Fortunately competition finished before the city was flooded, late last week, although strong winds resulted in only 13 of 17 scheduled heats being raced.

Leppin’s wife Lyn said her husband had previously placed second in the event.

“It’s very competitive. At the top end of the fleet, races are very even,” she said.

Cousens was delighted with his result.

“There was only one point separating the top two. On the last day, three or four people could have won it,” he said.

He praised the quality of boats crafted by Wilson.

“The boats are set up to perform better in strong conditions,” Wilson said.

Competitors travelled from Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland.

The South Gippsland club is now looking forward to competing at the Victorian championships at Black Rock in March.

Fine form: South Gippsland Yacht Club members Toby Leppin and Keith Cousens back at Inverloch after competing at the national titles.