The Great Southern Star - March 23, 2010 by The Great Southern Star

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Desal police call Top cop asks for more police to combat predicted crime By Matt Dunn THE region’s top cop has called for eight more ofﬁcers to deal with a predicted desalination plantlinked increase in crime.

Show ’n’ shine

Bass Coast Police Service Area’s Inspector Brian Curley told The Star the extra police officers would be needed to cover the needs of a ballooning population, with the workers constructing the Wonthaggi Desalination Plant expected to contribute to a tripling of vehicles (and potential accidents) on the roads in and around Wonthaggi, increased pub violence and other social problems. “With the impacts of the desal plant, now we’ve got more information on that, I think we actually need an increase in staff so we don’t reduce the quality of the service we provide for the rest of the region,” he said. “That’s pretty much what I’ve proposed and it’s gone up to higher levels of the organisation. The problem is, not so much that they won’t agree with me, but where they can get those resources from. It may mean taking them from other places. There’s a set number of police the government funds us for. “I’ve asked for up to eight extra staff. It’s just a matter of seeing what we can do within VicPol (Victoria Police). Perhaps the government could give us some temporary funding to create ﬁxed term positions, or whatever.” Inspector Curley said the call for extra staff was not due to an increase in crime, but “projections on emergency management impacts, social impacts, road safety impacts. “The data for road safety impacts sug-

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gests a potential tripling of vehicles in the Wonthaggi area. Obviously with that the risks are going to go up, the number of collisions. There’s going to be risks associated with construction activities and emergency response,” he said. “With high disposable incomes we’re expecting increased problems around licensed premises. It’s not about current data so much as it is about projections.” Police Association secretary Senior Sergeant Greg Davies has backed Inspector Curley’s call. “The Bass Coast community deserves better than to be left with a severely under-resourced police service,” he said. “This additional number will not only enable more police to be deployed on our streets – where they belong. We call on the Government to make this a priority as a matter of urgency. “They simply don’t have enough police at Wonthaggi and surrounding stations to provide basic proactive patrols which serve to prevent crime from occurring. Instead they are forced to provide a reactive service, going from job to job with little or no respite.” Snr Sgt Davies said “Bass Coast/South Gippsland requires an additional 33 police ofﬁcers in order for the community to receive a proper proactive and reactive policing service”. Member for Bass Ken Smith believes police are struggling with workloads, which has led to stress-induced illness and burnout. “The lack of numbers is just stressing the poor people that are there. Right across from Cowes, Wonthaggi, San Remo – it’s just wrong that they’re having to do the amount of work that they’ve been doing,” he said. Continued on page 5.

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Alice in Wonthaggi-land It was a spectacle to rival the Mad Hatter’s tea party in Wonthaggi on Saturday. Rhonda Bateman (aka Alice in Wonderland) was queen of the Garnham House ﬂoat as it made its way along Graham Street. The centenary parade was a massive hit, with thousands lining the street for the big occasion. See more pictures and the story inside today’s Star.

One the beat: more police are needed to cope with the desal population spike.

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QUALITY and numbers of entries were both up for Sunday’s Show and Shine car show in Leongatha. Conducted by the Rotary Club of Leongatha, the day also included a successful car boot sale. There was everything from vintage cars to hot rods and racing

cars as people mingled amongst the shining paintwork. Terry Wyhoon Racing was there with his vehicles as too was Peter McNiven with his racing Mini. A car from Yarram, a 1956 twodoor Belair Chev, owned by Anthony Clark won the best entry in show. People enjoyed the music of

Trevor Dennis so much that organiser John O’Connor said Rotary might consider asking a line-dancing organisation to become involved next year. “We were delighted with how everything went. We are constantly listening to what people want and this is paying off,” Mr O’Connor said.

Best veteran: this 1914 glistening Chevrolet won for Bob Schuhkraft of Childers the best veteran section. Bob is pictured with Show ‘n’ Shine chairman, John O’Connor. Red ﬂyer: Brittany Haywood of Koonwarra takes to the wheel of this racing car.

Best car: top entry of show was won by the Clark family of Yarram with their 1956 Belair Chev, pictured from left, Anthony, Latiesha, Karen and Ben.

Car club: members from several different organisations enjoyed the sunshine when it did come out. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

Making Victoria FireReady: To prepare for bushfires, the Department of Sustainability and Environment is reducing fuels in Victoria’s parks and forests. • Our priority is protecting communities. It’s about reducing fuel in the right places. • We can reduce fuel with planned burns. • Planned burning reduces the risk of damage from intense bushfires. • The bush needs fire to regenerate and stay healthy.

Reducing our future bushﬁre risk

Planned burning helps to protect people and townships but it’s not without risks and inconveniences for the community. It’s possible that you may be affected by these preparation works including smoke from planned burns. Remember that children, the elderly, smokers and people with pre-existing heart or lung conditions, including asthma, are more sensitive to smoke, so should consider staying indoors and closing windows. Find out what’s happening in your area by visiting our website, contacting us and by listening to your local radio station.

Victorian Bushﬁre Information Line:

1800 240 667 www.dse.vic.gov.au

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Public meeting delay By Jane Ross THERE won’t be a public meeting about the Leongatha Hospital before the May State Budget. This decision has been made by the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Leongatha Progress Association. It ﬂies in the face of earlier announcements that there would be such a meeting late last year or early this year. Chamber president Darryl McGannon, said yesterday morning that the judgement was made after discussions with hospital representatives and South Gippsland Shire mayor Cr Jim Fawcett. “They are all conﬁdent that funding will be available for the hospital. “The general consensus was that we should wait for the May budget. “If the hospital is funded in the May budget, what good would a meet-

Cr Jim Fawcett. ing do?” Up to $40 million is needed. If the money is not there, a public meeting will then be held and pressure brought to bear in this, a State election year. Mr McGannon said members of both Leongatha groups had mixed feelings about the decision.

“The question is, what do you do?” Confidence about funding to rebuild the hospital rose when Health Minister Daniel Andrews visited Wonthaggi recently to officially open extensions to that facility’s emergency department. Pressed by local journalists, he finally said “yes”, Leongatha would be rebuilt. He would not commit to when. Cr Fawcett told The Star the decision to delay the public meeting was not made lightly. “I discussed with the hospital board what was the best way for the community to be mobilised. “If we hadn’t had the State election this year, we’d have gone full bore (before the budget). ‘The discussions we’ve had with each other and with the minister, lead us to be more confident than at any other time. Everything we’re hearing is positive.” The mayor said he knew a public meeting would draw a very big crowd. If there is no money in this budget, or insufficient to do the job “we could mobilise very effectively”. Gippsland Southern Health Service CEO Gary Templeton, said he accepted that Mr Andrews had made the recent reported commitment to Leongatha Hospital, although that had not

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been given directly to health service representatives. “We have very high hopes for funding in this budget. “We will have to deal with the consequences if there isn’t any.” Mr Templeton has been warning for some years of the dire state of the hospital’s ageing infrastructure. In his annual report for the 2005/06 year he said, “the state of the existing facilities and their supporting infrastructure have reached a stage where refurbishment is no lon-

ger an option”. In 2006/07: “There is no higher priority for Gippsland Southern Health Service than to replace the existing facility in the shortest possible time frame.” By 2008/09, the alarm bells were jangling. “The potential for failure of a major health service facility in this sub region and the inability of any other health service to provide any back up in the event of failure is a major concern for GSHS.”

Memory lane GEORGE Owen’s comments in The Star earlier this month about the future of surgery in South Gippsland, ignited some memories for Mike Curley. Mr Owen is an orthopaedic surgeon who operates at Leongatha Hospital. Mike has been a patient of his and, as an active member of the Leongatha Progress Association, was grateful for Mr Owen’s comments about the desperate need to upgrade the hospital. So much so, he wrote to the surgeon to thank and congratulate him. “Your article in The Star was really good and I am sure that all locals will have read it. “We are all very concerned about our hospital’s future and appreciate your support.” Mike said Mr Owen acknowledged the letter. “I’m grateful for that too!”

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Shared life: Jim and Beryl Roberts celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary today.

Charmed life By Jane Ross THE photograph in the heavy gilt frame shows a handsome young couple.

Starting out: Jim and Beryl on their wedding day in 1940.

He’s dressed in a dark three-piece suit, gloves draped from his right hand. She is demure in her ankle-length gown with its neat collar, long sleeves and pearl buttons down the centre of the bodice. Her crimped hair is framed by a veil that belonged to her sister-in-law and her trailing bouquet is sprigged with fern. In that time-honoured tradition of weddings, a white satin-covered horseshoe hangs from her wrist. The charm turned out to be a good omen for Jim and Beryl Roberts. Today, they are going out for lunch with members of their family to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. That’s right, 70 years! How have they lasted that long together? “Perseverance!” declared Jim, his eyes twinkling with cheek that marks his relationship with Beryl. She pretends outrage, as no doubt she has been doing for the past seven decades. Their second daughter Lin, down on an annual visit from Rockhampton, joins in the hilarity. Jim Roberts was born in Leongatha. He has lived in the South Gippsland district all his life, including many years of retirement with Beryl back in the town of his birth. Beryl lived in Blackburn and the couple met in January 1937. “She saw me and said there’s a log,

I’ll grab him!” Jim’s eyes are twinkling again, he and Lin are laughing and Beryl is feigning despair. “Six months after we met, I came to work down here and we went to dances together,” she said, trying to ignore the nonsense. “Old time dances they were in those days,” chimed in her spouse. They’d pile into a cream cart with others going to the many dances around the district, sitting on seats placed in the back. “One time there were 72 of us in the truck!” recalled Jim. There were more wanting a ride, so the driver wired the tail gate down and the extras sat on that. “They were good days,” mused Jim. “We thought they were,” added Beryl. When did he propose? “I didn’t get down on my knees,” said Jim cheekily, “the ground was a bit wet!” They agreed they both must have decided they would marry and did so at the old Methodist Church in Leongatha. They were in their early 20s. It was 1940 and the world was at war. Jim cleared a farm by hand at Koonwarra, milking cows and growing vegetables. Beryl had grown up on an orchard, but she didn’t know much about farm life so she left that side of things to her husband. Two years later when their eldest daughter Shirley was six months old, Jim noted the threat from the Japanese hovering near Australia’s shores and volunteered for the Army. He joined the 2nd Medium Artillery Regiment, formed after the 1st Medium was captured in the Middle East. The farm was let, but when Jim was demobbed as World War II was ﬁnishing, the couple returned to bucolic life. Lin, Glenda and Marion completed the family, which has since become a dynasty. Jim and Beryl have 11 grandchildren, 12 surviving great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Chiacking and a shared sense of humour have helped see the Roberts through the highs and lows of a shared life. “We look after each other,” said Beryl. “I couldn’t do without her,” declared Jim. But it is Lin who encapsulates the success of her parents’ long marriage: “They use the word we, not I.”

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No special treatment By Jane Ross

Action needed: Bass MLA Ken Smith with Bass Coast Specialist School principal Sue Campbell and the school’s “psychologists” Elly and Gus.

THE new $3.5 million Bass Coast Specialist School has been dropped like a hot spud by the State Government.

There are few students and insufﬁcient funding. The school has no bus for outings, no ﬁxed play equipment, no trees, no shade and is relying on service clubs and the community for help. Bass MLA Ken Smith is appalled and has slammed “State Government incompetence”. Parent Jenyne Whyte is bitterly disappointed. She moved to the area from Melbourne, largely on the strength of the school, which opened in Wonthaggi late last year. She told The Star that she thought her family would have a better life in the country and when she found out about the Bass Coast Specialist School, she felt her dream had come true. But now she is trying to cope with a son with special needs and raise Cain about the school’s situation. “It’s not the teachers’ fault,” she declared. “But I nev-

er expected it to be like this.” The daily drama starts in the mornings when her son has to catch a bus. It’s not a door-to-door service and she frets constantly about the dangers of trying to keep him under control beside a busy highway. Ms Whyte said the school, in McKenzie Street, has nowhere for its students

to sit outside and there are no trees. “It’s just an empty yard; they look like they’re caged in a grassed area. “The only piece of play equipment is a trampoline that the school bought. Balls have been donated but there is no ﬁxed equipment. Students with special needs really need that.” Someone has donated bicycles, but

one of the 20 students cannot ride a two-wheeler so can’t take part in bike education. “Apparently the school wasn’t signed off in time. “It’s pathetic, it really is. “I don’t know how the government could open it and call it a school. “I’m just trying to fight for the school. I find it’s absolutely ridiculous. “It’s really important for students with high needs to get out and about in the community and because the school has no bus, when it comes to activities, we have to pay for everything.” And that’s not what Ms Whyte was used to in Melbourne. Ken Smith is so angry that the staff and school community have been left high and dry, he has called on the Shadow Minister for Education Martin Dixon to come on March 31, to talk to staff and parents. “These children face hurdles every day,” said Mr Smith. “It is wrong that they are not being provided with the best educational opportunities.” He said the new school was finished early last year, ready to cater for up to 84 students with intellectual disabilities ranging from mild to profound in years

Prep to 12. “In an appalling example of mismanagement, the government built this impressive new facility but ‘forgot’ to carry out the registration processes in time for the opening.” This meant the facility couldn’t take students until term four last year. Mr Smith said funding for equipment, furnishing and other resources is allocated on the number of students at the school and their degree of disability. He blames the delayed opening for the small number of pupils. Ms Whyte agrees with Mr Smith that it is hard to fathom how the school can grow because parents are less likely to send their children to a hub that is grossly under-equipped. “Worse,” said the politician, “there are not enough resources at the school to give the students the education they deserve.” He, too, said the situation was no reﬂection on staff. An initial grant of $120,000 was spent on teaching resources, some computers, supplies and other equipment, but was not nearly enough. “The outdoor recreation areas are a wasteland.”

Top cop asks for more police to combat predicted crime continued from page 1. “They can’t get to the jobs that they’ve got. I don’t think eight is enough. We need a lot more than eight. “There’s so many people away. There’s female ofﬁcers who are pregnant, a couple off on stress leave, a couple off on worker’s comp, there’s people on annual leave. None of those people are accounted for or covered by anyone else.”

Mr Smith said Inspector Curley should have joined him when he made the call for more police more than a year ago. “Inspector Curley might come out and tell you they’re keeping up with the crime and they’re catching people and certainly they are – but the crimes are being committed and that’s why they’re catching people,” he said. “I think we need more, because

we’ve got to spread more across the whole of the Bass Coast region. I’m only sorry that Inspector Brian Curley didn’t join me last time when I was calling for more police, instead of criticising me. “At that stage we might have been able to get some more. He berated me in the newspapers. If he had joined me then we could have had police in place.” Bass Coast Council mayor Cr Peter Paul described the police numbers is-

sue as a “festering sore”. Like Mr Smith, Cr Paul is aware that some local officers have been burnt out by the stress of the job. “At Cowes we’ve been calling for appropriate police numbers for the past four or five years. Numbers are important, but it’s more about having sufficient police when police are on leave, extended leave, Work Cover, whatever, and need to be replaced,” he said.

“What we’re talking about is not just police numbers, but maintaining an effective base. If you say you’ve got an extra 10 police and 10 police are on leave, you’ve got no extras. We do need extra police in the area due to the changing demographic and the growth and the advent of a $4 billion project in the desal plant.” Victoria Police did not answer questions from The Star.

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Wasting away By Matt Dunn MEENIYAN residents will ﬁght a Department of Sustainability and Environment ruling forbidding a “waste drop” for travellers, arguing the facility would increase local tourism.

Meeniyan residents Sue Buckner and Sally Hoskins wrote a letter to DSE outlining the proposal. The waste drop would be placed at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve, and could be accessed by people with motor homes or caravans who needed a place to flush away their waste. The DSE replied that the waste drop would attract undesirables, with an increased likelihood of vandalism, littering, and camping. “I just don’t know if they understood what we were asking for. I’m not really sure they understood what it is,” she said. “I think perhaps they may have believed it was a dumping ground or a rubbish tip, but it wasn’t. It’s a receptacle that, when mobile homes and caravans have their own toilets and showers, they can just pull up and hook in to this and it will go straight into the sewerage system. “We believe that would encourage some of the mobile home travellers to come to the town. They’d spend time and money – we hope – in the town.” Sue said there was “nowhere between the Prom and here” that offered a similar service, with the closest a facility at Mirboo North. “We thought, seeing as the sewerage is going through the town at the moment, it’d be a prime opportunity to hook up to it. There’d be no cost involved, except the actual cost of the receptacle,” she said. Sue said despite DSE’s fears, there was already camping occurring at the recreation reserve. Last week she took her story to South Gippsland Shire Council, with CEO Tim Tamlin assuring her he would find out how quickly a dump could be hooked up to the sewerage system before extra costs would be incurred. The council is yet to vote on the issue, but seemed largely sympathetic to the cause and was seeking more information on what would be entailed in the works. Cr Bob Newton, who is supportive of the waste drop, told The Star it would be a boon for tourism in the town. “I think we’re getting so many more mobile homes going through the area. There’s a lot of grey nomads using mobile homes now and I think if we can encourage people into towns to stay for a little while, that’s all beneficial for the community,” he said. “I can’t understand why DSE’s rejected it. It’s not going to cost them anything. They own the land. They’re caretakers of the land, but the community is going to pay Proud Meeniyanites: Sally Hoskins and Sue Buckner for the fitting. are calling for a waste drop at the Meeniyan Recre“I can’t understand their thinking.”

ation Reserve, but DSE has opposed the plan.

A vital read A LOCALLY developed palliative care initiative should help ease the stress on patients. A Patient Held Record, which was launched last week, is aimed to improve communication between health clinicians and palliative care patients. Studies have shown that these documents can increase the quality of outcomes by empowering patients. The Patient Held Record (PHR) developed at General Practice Alliance, will be provided to palliative care patients in this catchment, free of charge, enabling the gathering and keeping of efﬁcient, individual information about their illness and treatment. As ‘owner’ of the record, patients will be encouraged to present the record at all of their appointments. In turn, the clinician they see will give the patient a copy of the appointment summary, thus

ensuring timely, accurate information for the patient and the professional. The PHR includes care plans, illness history, advance care directives, a calendar, appointment cards, note pages for messages, notes, questions, and even a patient journal for individual reﬂection. A USB ﬂash drive will be an optional extra for patients desiring this technology.

Speaking at last Thursday’s launch at Djinta Djinta Winery at Kardella, chair of the GPA South Gippsland, Linda Giddy, said “it’s simple, practical and effective. “It’s a one stop shop for people to capture the totality of their health record,” she said. Leongatha GP Joy Linton said the PHR will help both patients and doctors.

“I think this really is going to be great for patients … and also particularly good for health care professionals,” she said. For more information regarding the Patient Held Record or the Rural Palliative Care Project please contact Julie Bernardson, palliative care co-ordinator, 5674 0900 or j.bernardson@gpasouthgippsland.com.au

Essential reading: Inspecting the Patient Held Record last week were GPA chief executive Alan Gostelow, Leongatha GP Joy Linton, GPA chair Linda Giddy, South Gippsland mayor Jim Fawcett and palliative care co-ordinator Julie Bernardson.

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Wonthaggi party town ALL roads led to Wonthaggi on the weekend, with thousands ﬂocking to the town for the centenary celebrations, re-opening of the mine underground tours, Energy Innovation Festival, Human Powered Grand Prix, Wonthaggi motocross racing, RACV car rally, cricket ﬁnals and the local pony club dressage and show jumping event.

Bass Coast Shire Arts and Leisure manager and Wonthaggi Centenary co-ordinator Jenny Churchill said there wasn’t a bed to be had in the town and accommodation was fully booked all around the area in Inverloch and Phillip Island. Talking to The Star during the centenary celebrations at Wonthaggi’s State Coal Mine on Sunday, a very happy and relieved Ms Churchill said the weekend was a huge success and acted as a reunion weekend for

many families. “It was great to see so many people return to the town for the weekend celebrations, many renewing old friendships,” Ms Churchill said. “We had people come from everywhere for the celebrations, including born and bred Wonthaggi resident Norm Veale who has lived in the town his whole life and whose mother came to Wonthaggi in 1911.” Saturday saw the big street parade in town and Ms Churchill said there were 80 community groups taking part, involving 1000 people and people were four deep lining the length of Graham Street right up to the hospital. She said there would have to have been some 7000 people in town for the parade and most headed up to the Wonthaggi Hospital to continue the celebrations at the traditional Garden Party that attracted 70 stalls and provided great entertainment for all the family.

On Sunday a huge crowd gathered at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi to mark the centenary of the mine, with the ofﬁcial reopening of the underground mine tours and to launch the new $3 million tourism visitors centre due for completion in September. Joining in the celebrations on Sunday, Regional and State Government Rural Development Minister Jacinta Allan and Federal Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson AM MP, announced $3 million in funding for the new visitor centre with $1.5 million in Federal tourism funding matched by the State Government. Ms Allan said the mine reopening and visitor centre, were part of a $3.4 million project co funded by the Brumby Labor Government, the Federal Government, Parks Victoria, and the local community. The funding will provide for a new visitor centre and interpretative displays, directional signage and landscaping, realignment of pathways and

a landing, fencing, and new rail tracks for the new Underground Passenger Transporter Skip. The new skip was unveiled on Sunday and will be used to take people out of the mine later this year. In his address at the mine on Sunday Minister Ferguson said: “By investing in tourism in regional communities like Wonthaggi, the Rudd Government is assisting families to get jobs where they live. “Wonthaggi Coal Mine will encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more; not just in Wonthaggi but in all the towns on the coastal drive between Melbourne and the Croajingolong National Park in the Coastal Wilderness National Landscape. “This project celebrates the history and heritage of mining in the region and tells a great story about the things we are famous for - Australian mateship and hard work. Ms Churchill said Wonthaggi Centenary celebrations will continue

through the year with the Wonthaggi Brass Band marking 100 years in October and the Wonthaggi Primary School in November. She said a special Wonthaggi Centenary book will be compiled and launched towards the end of the year. Saturday’s parade was an explosion of colour and sound, with the best of the town on display. With clowns, bands, the Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland, classic cars and a plethora of other entertainers and citizens marching through town, the emphasis was all on fun. Thousands of rapt locals and outof-towners enjoyed something that was worth the hundred year wait. After the parade, throngs of people ﬂocked to the grounds of the hospital, where the celebrations continued with entertainment, a jumping castle, face painting and more.

Old farmers never die, they head to Nyora THE Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally is one of those annual events that helps bring a dedicated community together. There’s something old worldly about seeing the best farming implements of yesteryear. And yet – just ask anyone who went along – these machines and horses are as strong and relevant as ever. It was living history in a bushland setting. The rally featured Clydesdale horses working in the paddocks, vintage tractor pull, grand parade, sheep shearing, blacksmith forging, stationary engines, Family day out: the Tree family from Mirboo North had a great vintage cars and trucks, cow milking and butter time checking out the 1943 Allis Chalmers WC of Allan and Carol making, working dogs display, craft and variety stalls Cook from Toora. Joanne and Ian are pictured with their children, and food stalls. In short, a great day out. Daniel, Luke and Cailan.

Dusty work: ﬁve Clydesdales made light work of tractor work in the paddock.

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Hall committee threat By Chris Brown A COMMITTEE advising the South Gippsland Shire Council on the Memorial Hall in Leongatha may be forced to fold. The group needs 10 members to continue, but there have only been four nominations for positions on the committee. The Memorial Hall Advisory Committee has previously helped choose paint colours for the hall, curtain fabrics and was involved in the toilet refurbishment. Committee secretary Nicole Pouw said the shire advertised for nominations late last year. “This is our only way of having a say on community assets, otherwise the shire staff make all the decisions on our behalf,” she said. “It’s not that we don’t trust them; it’s just that we don’t get a well rounded decision-making process.” Ms Pouw said the shire had said if they can’t get 10 people there’s no point in having an advisory committee. The group aims to meet once a month

and is open to people across the shire, not just those who live in Leongatha. Ms Pouw said she understood the committee began when the community was unhappy with different things happening at the hall. “In the last few years I’ve been involved with the shire they wanted to convert part of the hall into shire ofﬁces and we had a big public meeting and a campaign and we were able to stop that,” she said. “Through the group we would like to see the facility upgraded for the community to enjoy again and use for the likes of things like weddings. “I don’t’ think there has been a wedding at the hall for 15 years.” Ms Pouw said she didn’t think people understood it was their hall. “It’s the community hall. Just because it’s governed by the shire it doesn’t mean the shire staff get to have all the say.”

Hall advice: secretary of the Memorial Hall Advisory Committee Nicole Pouw and son Leigh.

I’M receiving lots of good feedback about the Sustainability Festival held at Coal Creek last week. Over 850 people attended what was a diverse, entertaining and informative Expo of all things sustainable. It’s fascinating to watch the progression of new ideas, products and technologies into our lives. Solar power for example was seen as a very alternative technology ten years ago and now it is coming close to mainstream – last year’s rebates certainly enticed many traditional households to convert hot water systems and energy supplies, and cars from petrol to gas. Most of those who attended the festival were looking for ways to make their homes and lifestyles more sustainable, or were seeking information in preparation for building. Council was pleased to be able to assign officers to draw this centralised resource together here in the Shire for our residents, and it seems it was well appreciated. I attended the GippsTAFE graduation last week in the Leongatha Dakers Centre, which was packed with graduates, their families and friends. As a rural area we constantly grapple with the ‘brain drain’ as our young people leave the area for higher education and life experience. GippsTAFE does an excellent job of filling an education gap that provides job ready skills of an extremely practical nature for young people that can easily be built upon as stepping stones in their career development. With the new education precinct expected to be completed by the end of the year, these opportunities will be further strengthened. I mentioned our preparation for the new budget last week and how we welcomed public input into the process. There are two distinct types of budget bids when considering new initiatives. A budget bid that provides a better way to achieve the objectives of Council’s relevant policy has a much greater chance of success than one that doesn’t. New initiatives that are contra to current policy, even if they have considerable merit, would need to consider Shire wide implications if the policy were to be amended, and may therefore be better dealt with as a medium to longer term project. I clarify this to avoid disappointment and frustration for those who are interested. It is discouraging to be asked to make suggestions and then not have them taken up, so if there is an understanding of the process, people are better equipped to present a case. I also encourage you to discuss your ideas with your Ward Councillors or a Council officer for support in positioning your idea. Cr Jim Fawcett Mayor

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Meeniyan plans for the future

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has big plans for local communities and is letting people have a say about what is important to them.

This Saturday, Meeniyan residents will get the chance to discuss its very own Community Plan. The plan will provide residents with a clear picture of the community’s priorities in regards to growth and development in the town, the types of services that can realistically be provided, and the opportunities that are available now and in the future. This plan is owned by the community and will form the basis of discussions with other interested groups such as government, Council and business. It is not a static plan but an evolving one which will provide much needed direction into what is otherwise an uncertain future. It will be a way of

mapping the future for ourselves and our children and hopefully set a good foundation for our grandchildren. Meeniyan is one of the priority communities identiﬁed by Council to undergo this process. It will also help inform the Council’s Planning Department and assist with development of the town’s Structure Plan. A draft document has been compiled from information gathered from past and more recent community consultations and in partnership with the Meeniyan Progress Association and The Meeniyan Community Planning Working Group. This document has been distributed to all Meeniyan community groups and copies are available from the Meeniyan Newsagent. To ensure broad community representation, South Gippsland Shire Council in partnership with the Meeniyan Community, is holding

a Community Planning Workshop and review, this Saturday. Council is inviting everyone to come along and join in this process to ensure that Meeniyan is the community you want it to be. Your knowledge, skills and ideas are important for Meeniyan’s future and the greater the community participation the greater the community outcomes. Everyone will also have the opportunity to provide their ‘three wishes for Meeniyan’ in suggestion boxes at several locations around Meeniyan, including the Newsagent, Post Ofﬁce, school, hotel and various other businesses. The suggestion boxes will be collected and delivered to the Community Planning Workshop where all wishes will be revealed for community consultation. Please be sure to make your three wishes, especially if you are unable to attend on the day.

POLICE BRIEFS

Small change on Leongatha burgs THIEVES who broke into two Leongatha businesses last week netted a total of about $20 for their troubles, leaving behind a ladder they had brought with them. The burglars broke into popular café Number 9 Dream on Bair Street and the Caltex service station on Koonwarra Road. They left ﬁnger prints on the inside of the service station building’s wall, which were being checked by Wonthaggi CIU. The thieves forced their way into a back storeroom, but left the business through the front door empty handed. Leongatha Police’s Acting Sergeant Scott Bodycomb said police were following leads in relation to the case.

Court date for accused FIVE men who allegedly sexually assaulted two girls appeared at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court in Morwell last Tuesday. The incident allegedly occurred on March 6 in Wonthaggi. Their bail was extended until June 22 when they will reappear in court. A 16-year-old was also alleged to have participated in the incident.

Economic boost: Leongatha’s eateries and shops were doing a roaring trade as the RACV’s Fly the Flag 2010 Gippsland tour passed through the town on Monday, travelling from Wonthaggi through to Bairnsdale. Towns along the route like Loch, Korumburra, Foster and Yarram also enjoyed a trade boost. Janice and Brian Clissold of Geelong stopped outside Bair Music with their Pontiac car on their way to Bairnsdale.

Sign of the times: popular café Number 9 Dream was waiting on a visit from the police before opening its doors to customers.

Planning for the future: Meeniyan residents (clockwise from front) Clive Hope, Marzia Maurilli, Sally Hoskin, John Ernst, John van Wamel and John Cocking are ready to have their say.

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also be free childcare for those parents who need it. All residents have received a personal invitation to attend this free event and make the most of this golden opportunity to have their say. For those people who cannot attend, wish list boxes are located around the town in the hotel, Primary School and some of the shops. Residents are encouraged to ﬁll in their three wishes for the future of their town. Thinking caps are needed!

THE Meeniyan Bowls Club was filled with MAD Irish revellers and performers who came together to celebrate St Patricks Day. MADS (Meeniyan Amateur Dramatics Society) president Pat Hendry and her team cooked a delicious Irish stew followed by trifle for the audience. MC Raewyn Parnell kicked off the entertainment with a vibrant reading of Coming of the Celts and the story was beautifully interpreted by The Suzie Green Dancers. Musical group “Fairie Folk” with Martin and Jack Chatfield, Bruce Doolan, Paul Hendry, Arie Bos and Martin Spokes supplied instrumental breaks throughout the program. Kathryn Smith and Avril

van Wamel read poetry. Mel Colman and Amy Smith delivered solo singing performances. Paul Hendry made the crowd laugh and cringe with his Irish take on “humour”. Young Tim Spokes made his début as a trumpet player. Tara Hendry on ﬂute joined Paul and Pat for a delightful family performance. The Shillelagh Sheilas with Tarnya Wilson, Tara Hendry, Robin Simpson and Raewyn Parnell performed some lovely harmonies. The audience response was wonderful and a great night was had by all. Many performers were new to the stage and are to be commended for getting involved. The enjoyment was felt by everyone and we hope to do it again next

year. Thank you to the performers who volunteered their talents and many youngsters who helped to serve and clean up. Anyone wishing to be involved with a MADS adventure please contact Tarnya Wilson 5664 7473 or Pat Hendry 5681 2229. MEENIYAN residents, young and old and somewhere in between will all have an opportunity to say how they want their town to develop in the future. A Community Planning workshop is to be held on Saturday March 27 at the Meeniyan Hall from 10am to 2pm when a free lunch will be provided for all who attend. There will

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ON March 9 Wal Slaney celebrated his 90th birthday. The family celebrated with a barbecue on the Saturday beforehand which was attended by his four children and all his grandchildren and great grand-children. They also had a family gathering on the night of his birthday. Four days later on March 13 Wal and his wife Iris also celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary and 71 years together. What an achievement. Wal is pictured here with his wife, Iris.

KATHY Salmons was braving windy conditions last week, high up on scaffolding at the Bridge Dairy. The Dumbalk artist was completing the sign as one of the ﬁrst projects for Katﬁsh Signs.art.

GROUNDCOVER and soils ecologist Christine Jones will be the special guest at the second Growers and Eaters Forum. This will be held at the Masonic Hall in Korumburra on April 19. Dr Jones is founder of Carbon for Life. Farmer, philosopher and writer Wendell Berry will also attend. For more details contact Peta Christensen 0411 899 618 peta@cultivatingcommunity.org.au or Kelly Donati 0402 081 832 kdonati@internode. on.net

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AQUASURE UPDATE This week’s column features the latest photography from the desalination plant site. As you can see, things are really starting to take shape. Thiess Degrémont has started erecting the 2,500 tonne structural steel frame for the reverse osmosis building. The frame comprises 70 ‘bracing bays’, each weighing around 16 tonnes and standing 16 metres high and 11 metres wide. This is an important milestone for the project, made all the more significant by the involvement of another Victorian company, Page Steel from Derrimut, who was awarded the $7 million contract to fabricate, galvanise and install the structural steel frame. OneSteel Reinforcing from Noble Park was also recently awarded a $14 million contract to supply reinforcing steel. There was more good news from the site of Williamsons Beach recently too. Four hooded plover chicks reached fledging stage – that is, old enough to fly. This is a very significant event. As few as 400 hooded plovers remain in Victoria, with populations continuing to decline due to low breeding success and availability of habitat. Last year 335 chicks hatched across the state, but only 10% survived to fledge.

Cardinia Road is closed, pipes laid and the road reinstated – all in one weekend.

A similar win-win agreement was reached with Lang Lang Showgrounds recently, and more will follow in other communities along the pipeline. I have talked previously about the importance of correcting some of the misinformation ﬂoating around about this project. This week, I’d like to talk about the banks involved in ﬁnancing the project.

The reverse osmosis building, showing the footings that will support the building

The Bass Coast Friends of the Hooded Plover have been working with the environmental team on site, sharing their expertise in monitoring and nest protection and I would like to extend my thanks to the group for their support. On the pipeline and power alignment, more than 42 kilometres of site preparation has now been completed and more than 2km of pipe has been laid. This includes crossings of Pound Road and Thompsons Road in Berwick, and a major crossing of Cardinia Road in Cardinia, completed in just one weekend. Thank you to the nearby residents for their patience and understanding while these works were undertaken. Out in the community, our pipeline contractor is upgrading the bitumen at Koo Wee Rup Recreation Reserve and building a new access road to the netball courts. In exchange, pipeline workers will park at the Reserve and travel to work by bus.

A syndicate of 34 ﬁnancial institutions is providing the funding to build the desalination plant including Australia’s big four banks, all of whom are signatories to the Equator Principles. These are voluntary standards where banks from around the world undertake to fund only projects where the project will be constructed and operated in accordance with sound social and environmental management practices. Ensuring the Victorian Desalination Project was compliant with the Equator Principles was a key part of these banks’ due diligence review of the project and they remain committed to meeting their obligations. Onshore and offshore, the Victorian Desalination Project is committed to protecting the environment and ecological values, both during the project’s construction and in its future operation. It incorporates environmental protection and management features which put it in the top ranks globally for desalination plants. Regards,

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The box cut, already 27 metres deep, will provide a launching point for tunnelling machines later in the year

QUESTION: Mrs Lyn Whitlam of Glen Forbes followed up her query from a couple of weeks ago regarding Renewable Energy Credits. Mrs Whitlam has asked if water production by the desalination plant would be delayed if AGL did not connect the required green energy by December 2011.

ANSWER: AGL is Australia’s leading renewable energy company and is committed to meeting its contractual obligations with respect to the supply of renewable energy credits for the Victorian Desalination Project. AGL is on track to have more than sufﬁcient renewable energy certiﬁcates to meet the VDP’s requirements, including the recent commissioning of Bogong Hydro Power Station (VIC) and expected completion of Oaklands Wind Farm (VIC) in December 2011.

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Questions and answers WATERSHED Victoria is constantly asking questions on many issues that are affecting our town and the surrounding area.

Well done, Wonthaggi WONTHAGGI celebrated its centenary in grand style on the weekend. The town has much to fondly remember and plenty to look forward to. The street parade on Saturday was a wonderful affair, with the whole town seemingly on a ﬂoat or lining the roadway. There were smiles as far the eye could see as the town let down its hair and put on a show for itself. The mine opening was similarly well received. The hard work and long volunteer hours have turned a decaying piece of history into a wonderful asset for the whole community. Some communities are mired in their past and cannot move beyond it. Wonthaggi is not one of those places. It is a forward looking community that can look on the future with much optimism. Well done, Wonthaggi. The past 100 years - and the past few days - have been wonderful.

Hope springs NEWS that the “Save our Hospital” meeting has been postponed again is a major surprise. Last year, a group of prominent citizens said they would hold a public meeting to show the level of community support for Leongatha’s ailing hospital. That was delayed until after a meeting with the state Health Minister. That meeting received mixed reviews. The public meeting was tentatively rescheduled for the early part of this year, but has again been put back – this time until after the budget. There seems to be great hope that the May State budget will deliver long awaited funding for the hospital redevelopment. But we are relying on a government that has repeatedly let down the Leongatha community. Perhaps showing the government that this community is passionate and will ﬁght for its hospital would have been a wise move before the ﬁnal budget decision was made. Time will tell, but there seems to be little room for optimism when it comes to Leongatha hospital budget announcements.

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However, we are not receiving answers. Instead, we are increasingly being ignored and belittled by communications staff from Aquasure and DSE. We have legitimate and substantiated concerns that the cheapest solutions to many critical problems are likely to be used, to the detriment of our environment and community life. We don’t want to be informed of unacceptable solutions after decisions have been made. Following are just a few of the questions to which we still have received inadequate responses. Marine environment Local people are still most concerned about the effect of the desalination plant on marine life and its potential impact on marine parks as well as on surﬁng, ﬁshing and other pursuits. Given that the discharge from pipes located on or close to the rocky reef beneath the water will cause great environmental damage, will these pipes be placed far enough out, as was recommended by the experts of the EES? Exactly how far from shore will the inlet and outlet pipes extend? Will AquaSure guarantee that iron sludge and organic matter will not be discharged to sea? Will AquaSure guarantee monitoring (pre and post operational) of key environmental indicators including dissolved oxygen? Will AquaSure guarantee that the results of this monitoring will be made available and easily accessible to the public immediately after the monitoring has taken place? Adverse effects caused by the plant’s proximity to town As it is only three kms from the town of Wonthaggi’s boundary, in the near future are we going to feel the effects of noise, smell, light pollution, vibration and other building work during the construction of the plant?

Local footy IT’S that time of year when those of us involved with Australian football can’t wait for the season to start. For those playing our game, we can’t wait to pull on the boots and enjoy the thrill of the battle. For those 120,000 volunteers across the country, we can’t wait to again enjoy the camaraderie of fellow supporters at our local clubs. For those joining the NAB AFL Auskick program, we can’t wait to take our ﬁrst mark and

Traffic through town has increased already – this is likely to be minor compared to the increase in the months ahead. As the main street of Wonthaggi is designated as a thoroughfare for large vehicles, including B-doubles, traffic management plans need to be adhered to. Will AquaSure release its Traffic Management Strategy for community comment? Chemicals used in the desalination process: their effects and their transportation The community is concerned about the chemicals that will be used at the desalination site. What exactly are these chemicals and what is their impact on human health and the environment? Will AquaSure provide a comprehensive list of all chemicals to be used? These chemicals will be transported on our roads and through our town. What plans for containment and disaster minimisation does AquaSure have in place? Waste from the plant and its transportation How much waste will be generated from the desalination process and how many extra trucks will be using our already heavily used highway per day? We estimate that 30,000 tonnes of waste will be created each year and that at least five trucks per day will be used

kick our ﬁrst drop punt as we dream of one day becoming an AFL champion. The start of a new football season is a special time of year and 2010 will be no different. It’s also a good opportunity to wish everyone involved in our great game the best of luck for the season ahead. For more than 150 years, Australian football has been an integral part of our culture and community life in the suburbs and regions across the country. The AFL understands our game relies on the support of leagues

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to transport it. Will AquaSure state exactly how much waste will be generated and how many trucks will be used? Where is the waste going? Although we were told this week by AquaSure staff that the waste will be disposed of at Lyndhurst, enquiries made this week to the Lyndhurst facility found that no decision on long-term disposal of the waste has been made. What are AquaSure’s alternatives for a site(s) for waste disposal? The community and Watershed Victoria deserve what AquaSure originally promised and since have ignored: meaningful engagement with the process. There has, so far, been only one meeting - which took place last August – at which the above issues and others were raised, to which there have been no substantive answers since. We request answers and input into social / environmental management plans for the project. As such, we request that senior representatives of AquaSure provide answers to the above questions at a public forum and that they establish meaningful communication channels with the community. We look forward to a constructive outcome. Watershed Victoria

and clubs at all levels. That’s why we will continue to work with them to develop better programs for coaches and umpires at a local level and ensure kids across the country are given the best possible chance to realise their dream. Last year a record 169,000 boys and girls from all over Australia participated in the NAB AFL Auskick program. We look forward to thousands of young children again registering to be part of this safe and fun way to learn the skills of the game. Last year an estimated 733,000 boys, girls, men and women participated in Australian football. It was only made possible through the support of volunteers who give their time and energy to make sure others can also enjoy the game. To register for NAB AFL Auskick or for more information, please visit www.aﬂauskick.com.au Andrew Demetriou CEO Australian Football League

Duck for cover The latest I bought was Bioshock. It’s an Xbox 360 game about Atlantic City. It’s increased my inner happiness. Jonathan Hyde Inverloch

An iPod. I use it to listen to music in the car. It’s more convenient than carrying a heap of CDs. Narelle Trinkl Austria

The latest would be a new mobile phone. It’s made it very easy because I didn’t know how to use things on the old one; now I can get text messages out of it. Evelyn Harris Pound Creek

It was a new Nokia phone. It’s got wireless internet, USB, Facebook, YouTube and a QWERTY keypad. Jake Kauhausen Mirboo North

I WAS one of the many protesters at Dowd Morass, near Sale, for the start of the 2010 duck hunting season last Saturday. In past years, thousands of ducks would be present on the wetland and protestors would be kept busy, collecting and treating countless maimed birds. However, the morning of this year’s duck hunting season, I saw

no more than 25 ducks. With duck populations now so desperately low due to drought, the tired old argument that duck hunting is an age-old rural tradition is dead in the water. The Australian Government doesn’t accept the equivalent argument from the Japanese whalers and it seems that Japan’s accusation of hypocrisy is entirely legitimate. Kate Ferguson Walkerville

Men talk

IT was distressing to read in the local papers about the alleged sexual assault of two young women, aged 13 and 15, on March 6 in Wonthaggi. In January my daughter and I hosted a well-attended forum in Cowes about sexual assault. An important topic discussed in the meeting was “yobbo culture” and rape. I am calling on the men of Wonthaggi to speak out whenever men talk about women in a disrespectful manner, or in a way that encourages or condones sexual assault. In some cases this could be enough to stop an assault and the resulting long-term damage to womens’ lives. It is up to you to take the lead. Speakers from the Centre for Sexual Assault (CASA), based in Morwell, told us at the Cowes meeting that they are available to speak at schools and other venues on this serious issue. www.gcasa. org.au J. Harrison Wonthaggi

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - PAGE 13

Celebrating “Saint” Mary MacKillop MARY MacKillop is synonymous with Leongatha, so it is no wonder that locals are queuing up to get to the Vatican for her canonisation ceremony.

Jetset Leongatha is offering a special pilgrimage package to Italy for the historic event, to be held on October 17. The special tour will be centred around the canonisation of Mary MacKillop, but will also have a wider focus of the religious monuments and artworks in cities such as Rome, Venice, Florence and Milan. Jetset’s Jill Carmody said she expected there would be plenty of interest in the

tour, which runs from October 14 to 30. Jill and husband Ed are both committed Catholics and are looking forward to this unique tour. “I’ve been doing religious pilgrimages for 12 years to places like Israel, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Italy, Scotland and Ireland,” she said. “People who go on pilgrimages are doing it as part of their life’s spiritual journey.” The Mary Mac tour will start in Rome. After six days, the party will travel on to Florence, Assisi, Venice and Milan before ﬂying back to Melbourne. During the tour, some of the world’s greatest museums and most revered

churches will be visited. Jill said these were some of the “iconic places in Christianity” and would be an unforgettable experience. “When I ﬁrst went to Europe, I went to the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris,” she said. “When I saw the statue of Joan of Arc I realised that I had a strong connection to Europe through my faith.” MacKillop, who founded her own order of nuns and devoted her life to building schools and helping the poor, has been a revered ﬁgure in Australia since shortly after her death in 1909. The Vatican had earlier recognised two miracles by Mary MacKillop - both

involving women who had prayed to the late nun after being diagnosed with terminal illnesses and who subsequently recovered. But the canonisation was not conﬁrmed until Pope Benedict XVI made the announcement at a meeting of cardinals at the Vatican on Friday that Mary MacKillop would be one of six people who would become saints on October 17. Born Mary Helen MacKillop to Scottish parents in Melbourne in 1842, Mary was the eldest of eight children. Once she founded her Sisters of St. Joseph order, young women joined her work, helping her build schools, women’s refuges and Mary MacKillop an orphanage.

Helping themselves: Breanna Savage (foreground) with brothers Brandon (left) and Brenton at last Friday’s public meeting.

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Create skate A group of local youngsters is rallying the town around a project to build a concrete skate facility, children’s playground and barbecue area at the town’s recreation reserve. Breanna Savage, who is one of the driving forces behind the project, said there had been a long term push to provide an entertainment alternative for Meeniyan youth. “We are aiming to get an upgraded or new skate park in Meeniyan for the youth to use - reducing obesity and boredom for the kids,” she said. “We are even hoping to have competitions at a later date between towns, giving the kids a chance to socialise with each other.” The project started off in 2007,

with letters posted around the district seeking support. A petition with 400 signatures was later forwarded to South Gippsland Shire Council. Local woman Sara Janssen has recently offered her support, helping to co-ordinate the skate park campaign. “We then had Sara come on board and she has really started to help us out,” Breanna said. “It is incredible how far we have come since having her on side but we need all the help and support we can get.” Breanna said there are many ways people or businesses can get involved – but donating money is the simplest. “There are many ways to do so, you can write out a cheque with the desired amount, you can donate cash if that’s more your forte,” she said. “You can also buy a paver brick

with your name on it at the small cost of $35 per person and $50 per business.” “Businesses or individuals have the chance of being a gold sponsor by donating a generous amount of $1000, a bronze sponsorship of $500 or silver sponsorship for $100. “If we raise a certain amount of money we are then eligible for a two-for-one grant, giving us a better chance and making the process a lot faster.” A public meeting last Friday night was a success, with ideas thrown about and a committee formed. A draft skate park design suitable for all ages has been given the thumbs up by local teenagers. Anyone wanting to donate money or labour to the project can contact 5664 7287.

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For advice on eligible improvements and how to apply contact Rural Finance on (03) 5448 2600 or visit www.ruralﬁnance.com.au

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Happy, happy, joy, joy: the Mad Hatter (aka Ricardo Alves-Ferriera) had a great day out celebrating Wonthaggi’s centenary on Saturday.

All smiles: it didn’t matter whether you were marching or rolling along, there was plenty of reason to smile.

Joanna Gillbee: the 11-year-old was happy to clown around.

Top citizens: the Wonthaggi Citizens Band was a favourite for music lovers.

Ready to rock: Wonthaggi Citizens Band musical director Craig Marinus warms up his lips.

Hello Possums: waves were all the rage.

King Neptune: the sea’s royal representative was partying up a storm.

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The town crier: Darren McCubbin was a standout performer on the day.

Cop that: nurse Sharyn from Bass Coast Regional Health gives The Star a spray.

Bearing his soul: this koala was a favourite for children watching the parade.

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New skip: Wonthaggi mine volunteer Mick Fitzgerald was all smiles when he alighted from the new skip to the applause of the huge crowd gathered to celebrate.

Happy birthday: Bass Coast Shire Arts and Leisure manager and Wonthaggi Centenary co-ordinator Jenny Churchill and Cr John Duscher were thrilled with the success of the weekend celebrations that attracted massive crowds to the town.

Old timers: from left: the Boucher family and members of the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group - Bradley, Abi, Claire and Caleb donned period costumes for Sunday’s Wonthaggi mine centenary celebrations.

Mine decendants: from left for Natalie Garry, Glen Alvie, her mother Jan Curtin of Wonthaggi and Booni and Lara Garry, attending the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi on Sunday for the century celebrations was very emotional, as Jan’s father Bill Tait was a proud miner and they held his funeral at the mine last November.

History: Friends of the State Coal Mine life member John Fleming shared the colourful history of the mine with visitors on Sunday. Right: New beginnings: from left president of the Wonthaggi and District Historical Society Sam Gatto and Federal Minister for Tourism and Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson were thrilled to help turn the ﬁrst sod of soil at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi on Sunday during the centenary celebrations to mark the start of the new $3 million visitor centre.

Ofﬁcial opening: Federal Minister for Tourism Martin Ferguson, Wonthaggi and District Historical Society Sam Gatto, Upper House Member for Eastern Victoria Region Johan Scheffer and Regional and Rural Development Minister Jacinta Allan helped cut the ribbon to ofﬁcially reopen Wonthaggi’s State Coal Mine underground tours on Sunday during the centenary celebrations.

Reunion: front row third and fourth: Carmel and Bob Sainsbury and their extended family came helped celebrate the Wonthaggi mine centenary on Sunday. Bob’s grandfather Wonthaggi miner Robert Sainsbury was one of the ﬁrst down the mine, and his father Harry also worked there. Advertisement

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Frenchmen in the classroom FRENCH was introduced as the new LOTE at South Gippsland Secondary College in 2009 as a result of stafﬁng changes, and in 2010 classes are running at Year 7 to 10 levels. Recently Year 9 and 10 students were lucky enough to welcome young French travellers Simon Besacier and Julien Poncet to their classes. They were spending a few weeks in Foster as part of a longer trip to Australia. The students tried out all the French

conversation they had mastered last year and were pleased when Simon and Julien could understand their questions, and they could understand the boys’ answers. The Frenchmen were also impressed with the students’ ability to sing the French national anthem and count conﬁdently to 100.

Overseas visitors: Simon Besacier and Julien Poncet with the Year 9 French class in Foster.

Pet chips SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s pet registration notices will be distributed in the next few weeks, and residents are reminded that microchipping is now a legal prerequisite for new registrations and renewals.

“As with all changes, there is some resistance from a small sector in the community,” said Local Laws co-ordinator Ian Nicholas. ”The most common lament we are receiving relates to older pets, with owners feeling it isn’t worth it, while in fact these animals are the ones most likely to be disoriented, develop dementia and become lost or perhaps hit by a car.” During the recent storms, dozens of frightened dogs ran away from their homes in South Gippsland and Local Laws Ofﬁcers were busy collecting them, and in most cases, returning them to their owners

by simply checking the chip for details. Mr Nicholas cited one dog who remained in the Pound for 12 days and legally could have been euthanised. “Fortunately the owner eventually claimed him, but was faced with pound fees of over $200. A simple painless procedure for much less could have seen his dog safely back in the security of his own home within half an hour, so if you care about your animals, it just doesn’t make sense to not have them chipped.” Council has been publicising these new protocols for almost two years and has run several subsidised Microchipping and Information days across South Gippsland. Mr Nicholas urged those who have left it to the last minute to organise with their vet to have animals microchipped now to avoid unnecessary ﬁnes. Advertisement

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Heart of a working town THE Korumburra Industrial Estate is a hub of activity that is at the very heart of the local economy. Established more than three decades ago, it has seen many changes during that time – and despite the loss of the saleyards it has continued to be a very good place to do business. Jumbunna Engineering, Korumburra Tyre Service and DA Automotive Repairs, T&G Mechanical Repairs, South Gippsland Transmission Services, Steve Blogg Industries, TTT Crash Repairs, Korumburra Light Engines and Korumburra Building Supplies all have a presence there. Jumbunna Engineering’s owner and manager Les Cruickshank has had his business established in the estate since 1980.

“We were probably amongst the ﬁrst half dozen businesses here. It’s been a good place to do business,” he said. “We won’t be moving from here. We extended the business a few years ago. We’re pretty settled here.” Jumbunna Engineering is a specialist in steel fabrication “from the general to the big stuff”. “We do a fair bit of structural stuff. Basically whatever comes in we’ll try and have a crack at,” Les said. “That’s probably what keeps us busy, because we don’t stay in one line. You’ve got to be diverse, and that’s what we try and do.” Les said Korumburra was a “stable” town to do business in, with a great clientele.

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Stage and screen THE theme for the 15th Welshpool Art Show is “stage and screen”. Entries have opened for the show, which will run in the town’s hall. It is organised by the Welshpool Hall Committee and will be held over the June long weekend, 12, 13 and 14. Prizes of $200 will be awarded in the open art and theme art sections.

A further award of $150 will be given for the best professional photo, with $75 for the best amateur photo, $50 for second best and $25 for third. The best craft work offers $75 for ﬁrst and $50 for second. A young artist award in both primary and secondary categories has $50 for each, with a similar amount for digital entries of three photographs. The creator of the work judged

Good luck: former Inverloch Probus presidents with the latest incumbent Shirley Ball. Back, Ian McBurnie, Philip Chapman, Ian Turnbull, Sharne Scholte, Norm Deacon. Front Ron Webster, John Epskamp, Shirley Ball, June Smith, Kath Bendle and Yvonne Randell.

Have a Ball AT the inauguration of new Inverloch Probus president Shirley Ball, a new banner was unveiled by Norm Deacon and Ben van den Elst. The previous banner had been mislaid a few years ago. With the teamwork of members of the committee and the artwork of Probus member and Inverloch artist Gloria Growse, the new banner was available for presentation at the annual general meeting in March. Shirley Ball particularly thanked outgoing president John Epskamp and the members of the committee who

make the group such a success. An average of 70 people attend the monthly meeting and monthly dine-outs are proving so popular it is difficult to find large enough venues to cater for everyone. The regular bus trips to outlying attractions are usually full and the knitters’ group has provided over 160 rugs for distribution to women’s refuges. Shirley said that she is looking forward to an exciting year for members, particularly with such an enthusiastic committee. Several former presidents were at the meeting to wish Shirley well.

Youth assist THE Bass Coast Community Foundation has partnered with a Cowes restaurant to help local youth. Aztex Restaurant is inviting patrons to take part in a campaign during April. They will be asked to add $2 or more to their bill, with that money going to the foundation. The program was ofﬁcially launched by foundation president Alan Brown. He said similar ideas supported

by high proﬁle chefs such as Gordon Ramsay, had worked well overseas. Mr Brown commended Vicki Easton and her son Robert, who own Aztex Restaurant and Burger Edge. If the campaign is successful, the foundation will consider extending it throughout the Bass Coast community during the Christmas season. Aztex Restaurant is in Thompson Avenue and is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Scholarships For entry at Year 7 or VCE

Applications for scholarships are now open and are offered as follows: t t

Year 7 Academic Scholarships Year 10 and Year 11 VCE Scholarships

These scholarships are for commencement in 2011 and are for students new to Newhaven College. For information and registration details please visit our website, www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au, or contact Mary Brown on 5956 7505 to discuss your application. Applications close 9 April 2010.

the people’s choice will win $75 and there will be other prizes for those works that are highly commended. Exhibits must be the original work of the artist and there is an entry fee of $5 for the ﬁrst work and $3 for each additional entry. Entries lodged later than Monday June 7 will be too late to be catalogued. A commission fee of 20 per cent will apply to all sales.

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YEAR 7 students from Leongatha Secondary College stayed at Koala Park on Phillip Island for three days as part of their orientation camp recently.

Water fun: Matt Borschmann and Neil Bracecamp.

Surﬁng, bike riding, snorkelling and walking were among the activities students participated in. An entertaining night tour of Churchill Island was an informative highlight. The school said one of most pleasing aspects of the camp was the positive behaviour shown by all students when eating meals, travelling on buses and dealing with members of the public.

Almost gone: Megan Wooley.

Thumbs up: Andrew Richardson In the sea: Kayla Beaton

Right: Camp smiles: Josh Riseley, Adrian Brown and Lachlan Moore.

Below: Fun and games: Ethan Park and Eloise Sholte

On the way: Nikita Wright.

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Carnival of field and track MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College held their annual athletics carnival last Tuesday. With plenty of action on the track and ﬁeld there was a great atmosphere about the sunny day. There was a lot of excitement about the annual Mary MacKillop 100m champion. The 100m races were the qualifying rounds, with the fastest eight males and females qualifying for the ﬁnal. Age was no barrier as both races

had competitors from Under 13 to Under 21. Both ﬁelds were tight, with less than two seconds between competitors, ensuring a fast ﬁnish. Well done to Alana Green who won the female 100m champion and Ben Tilley the male 100m champion. Age group champions were: Under 13: Kaila Bentvelzen and John Ginnane. Under 14: Eleanor Patterson and Mark Yanz. Under 15: Rachel O’Loughlin and Ben Thomas.

Under 16: Emily Clifford and Tom O’Loughlin. Under 21: Alana Green and Ben Fitzpatrick. Final results were close, with just a few relays separating the first two houses. Cameron finished first with 2175 points followed by Tenison (2000 points), MacDonald (1725) and Chisholm (1470). Some competitors will attend the Gippsland Independent Schools athletics on May 5 at the Moe/Newborough track.

Good mates: Sarah Marshall, Elise Dowling and Kaillie Simpson.

Eyeing victory: Nick Nagel goes for it. Left: Patriot: Louise McKean jumps with an Aussie ﬂag cape. Aths day: Jaclyn Smith, Nicola Marriott and Alice Lindsay.

She’s almost over: Grace Webster shows how the high jump is done.

Great times: Nathan Hardacre and Ryley Muldoon celebrate the athletics.

Music to school ears FORMER Leongatha Secondary College student Euan Cumming was awarded the Margaret Schoﬁeld Scholarship on March 12.

It is awarded to students studying VCE Solo Music Performance in a government school. Euan secured the award, which was shared again this year, by achieving another perfect 50 in a VCE subject and going through a rigorous interview process. He also received a score of 50 for VCE Group Performance in 2008. Attending the presentation from Leongatha were Euan’s parents Sheena and Stuart, senior school principal Tracey Summerton and Euan’s piano and music teacher David Velja. The proud parents were a little nervous as Euan performed, but it was not necessary as Euan played a beautiful version of Autumn Leaves and received enthusiastic applause. During the presentation tribute was paid to the parents of students who achieve such high standards. Mr Velja said Euan is talented, but he

Talented: Stuart, Euan and Sheena Cumming with David Velja. also worked very hard to get to where he has. “Talent is not enough; hard work and supportive parents are also required,” he said. “Euan has inspired many other music

students with his casual, but demanding and rigorous work ethic.” Euan arrived in Australia from Scotland in 2006 and enrolled into Year 9 at Leongatha Secondary College. He quickly found his niche in the

music department where he spent most of his time. Euan said “at one stage the music teachers were going to set up a bed for me at school”. He played in as many school bands as he could manage and also took saxophone lessons. Euan spoke very kindly about all his teachers at Leongatha and is grateful for their input into his education. Margaret Schoﬁeld, who the award is named after, was one of Australia’s leading pianists during her distinguished career, performing as a soloist, accompanist and actively teaching the piano for almost 60 years. In 1988 she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her services to music and to the community. She continued to teach and play regularly until almost 80 years of age, and established this scholarship before she passed away. Morning tea was served after the presentation and Ms Summerton reminded the group that this was Leongatha Secondary College’s second Margaret Schoﬁeld Scholarship.

The first was won by Stephanie Mueller a few years ago. Perhaps she also played a part in inspiring Euan to achieve such heights. Ms Summerton said Euan is a deserving recipient, not just because he is very talented, but also because his passion for his music shines. “He is a wonderful young man who has demonstrated leadership, and strong social justice values as well as being prepared to go out of his way to help others,” he said. “I am very confident we will hear more of this young man as he establishes himself in the world. “I couldn’t be more proud of him and along with the rest of the college I wish him every success with his future studies.” Euan is now studying for a Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music (Griffith University) specialising in jazz piano. He is already performing at functions in Brisbane and plans to play, and learn about music as much as he can.

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Invy CWA news PRESIDENT Joyce Ingle opened the Inverloch C.W.A. Meeting on March 10 with a friendly greeting to 18 members. Dorothy and Cheral were presented with their membership certiﬁcates and a hearty welcome from the rest of the ladies. Joyce thanked the ladies who took part in the Jazz Festival Parade on March 6. The felt mice were ﬁnished and looked very cute, craft leader Pat Griggs said next month will be a bring your own. Craft day is coming soon, so put your thinking caps on ladies. Five ladies celebrated birthdays - Joyce Ingle, Thelma Dow, Sheila Mosley, Shirley Madden and Brenda Asquith and enjoyed having happy birthday sung to them. International reporter Marg White told us how Tonga had been re-built since the 2006 riots and Australian tourists are very welcome. Start saving your pennies ladies.

Fire restrictions off FROM 1am on Monday March 22, landholders and residents in the South Gippsland shire will no longer require a permit to burn off on private property. CFA Region 9 Operations Manager David Sherry said that following the recent rain and the onset of cooler weather, CFA are lifting ﬁre restrictions on all private land within this shire. Mr Sherry reminded landholders that they must still apply due care and attention to car-

rying out their fire prevention works, despite restrictions no longer being in force. “Landholders should monitor weather conditions closely before they light up, notify their neighbours, maintain appropriate firebreaks and adequately resource any burning activities,” Mr Sherry said. “Any burn-off should be registered before lighting up by calling the VicFire Burn-off notification line on 1800 668 511. This ensures that volunteer fire brigades are not turned out to your burn-off unnecessarily. “Residents who live in towns should also

contact their local municipality to check if their planned burn-off is covered by local by-laws.” If you adjoin public land, you may wish to discuss complementary works with your local DSE Fire Management Ofﬁcer and get advice about planning a fuel reduction burn on your land or undertaking joint burns on the boundary. You can also get advice about putting in ﬁre breaks and the best place for these on the boundary with public land.

Leadership group: The new committee at last week’s Leongatha Probus meeting at the Dakers Centre.

Probus’ new leaders THE Probus Club of Leongatha recently held its annual general meeting where elections took place and the new committee was installed.

Gary Gardner, representing the Leongatha Rotary Club, presided over the elections and installed the new president, Leo Bleeser with his badge of ofﬁce. Lorraine and Ken Bruhn were visitors

representing the Woorayl Probus Club. After the meeting members and guests were entertained by the Benson brothers before enjoying a delicious luncheon.

Waratah reigns supreme THE Tarwin Valley Primary School students and school community recently enjoyed the annual Stuart’s Cup Athletic Carnival. The school community gathered at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve to enjoy a day of track events and team games. House captains assisted in the planning and lead-up to the events including organising team practice, the making of banners, composition of team songs and running of the events. Waratah was the winning team on the day, with all House Captains praising their teams for their sportsmanship and contribution to a great day for all.

We are the champions: Waratah captains Gemma Martin and Jason Roberts share the spoils of victory.

Big moment: Rotary’s Gary Gardner presents new Leongatha Probus president Leo Bleeser with his chain of ofﬁce.

Fire meeting FIRE prevention in Bass Coast will be the topic at the second community meeting in Cape Paterson on March 28.

(Leongatha)

Council emergency management and projects ofﬁcer James Bremner will be the speaker. A working group has been formed to consider a Cape Paterson Community Hub to serve full time residents and visitors. Ideas include an opportunity shop, community garden, information centre and promotion of art exhibitions and health and wellbeing information sessions. Community members are invited to the March meeting which will be held in the Cape Paterson Community Hall at 11am. To ﬁnd out more, contact Paul Greco on 1300 226 278 or p.greco@basscoast.vic.gov.au

Joy Hayward (29th, 31st, 1st, 2nd), National Bank (30th), Leongatha Red Cross and Uniting Church Guild will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning March 29, 2010.

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

Meals roster

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Racing towards Easter MOST people see Stony Creek race course a few times a year for a few hours at a time. A few drinks, a ﬂutter on the races, a bite to eat and home again after a lovely day is the usual order of events. But race day is like a duck moving across a pond – smooth on the surface but paddling frantically out of sight. Catherine McGlead is a relatively recent arrival at the club, but her role as race day co-ordinator has seen her thrown into the deep end of running a major sporting and social event. She seems to be taking it in her stride as the club prepares for its last meeting of the season on Easter Sunday. It’s a really big job, but it is not just me doing it. Of course, but it is still a huge logistical exercise. It’s not necessarily because of one particular thing, it is co-ordinating the little things that make it all tick along. We don’t have to manage anything about the race ﬁelds or any of that sort of thing. They supply us with all the times of races and that sort of information, we just have to manage all that information after we have been given it. That makes it a bit easier. What was the feeling after Cup Day? Turns out to be a lovely day,

good fields – but not many people turned up. Somehow we missed all that weather, so I don’t know what we did right that we didn’t have to deal with it. While we were lucky with the weather, it was so bad everywhere else that people assumed it would be just as bad here. I fielded something like 100 phone calls in the morning wondering if we are still going to race. We are really at the mercy of the weather in South Gippsland. A couple of years ago the races were called off for hot weather and last year a meeting was rained out – but we are never going to knock back the rain. We need as much on the course as everyone else does. It’s just one of those things that you have to deal with. Apart from the weather, what else can go wrong on race day? There’s nothing major that happens that causes issues – it’s always just little things that you need to find the answer to. Something is in the wrong spot or someone thought they were going to get something that they are not getting. It is never anything that is a major catastrophe. It’s just a matter of finding the resources to find the right answer. Unlike a lot of race clubs, people seem to enjoy their day without it ending in aggressive drunkenness. We are lucky in that regard.

People tend to treat the whole organisation with respect. Probably, I think, most people would realise that the people behind the bar are community members working as volunteers for the local footy club and the people who work in the dining room are volunteers for their respective organisations. I think it is pretty obvious that we are not a big business and so people enjoy being part of that whole community feel.

An Easter Sunday meeting is a bit of an unknown quantity. Yes it is. We have never done an Easter meeting before. We have been given Easter Sunday this year, and also for 2011, so we just have to see what sort of response we get from the public. I’m hoping for good weather and I think it has the potential to draw a big crowd. We know we have the locals who love to come out for a good race day, so it is about getting through to the visitors who will be in the area at the same time.

You’re making a special effort for the kids at this meeting? We are running special activities with prizes for the kids. Colouring in, join the dots and those sort of things. We will also have an Easter egg hunt, which should be fun. No adults allowed. And we will have at least one special guest on course in the form of “Krackers”, the horse shoe crew mascot.

Council appoints new Audit committee member DR Craig Nisbet has been appointed as an independent member to the South Gippsland Shire Council Audit Committee for a term ending in December 2010. An experienced audit, risk management and ﬁnance executive, Dr Nisbet has worked for the past two and a half years at Citywide Service Solutions Pty Ltd, the highly successful commercial arm of the City of Melbourne. Prior to that, he worked for the Foster’s Group for seven years as Group Audit and Risk manager. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, a Masters in Accountancy and a Graduate Diploma in Taxation to support his comprehensive career experience. “We are delighted to welcome Dr Nisbet to our committee,” said Mayor Fawcett. “We are extremely fortunate to have secured the combination of such high calibre professional experience and local knowledge in his appointment.” The position was advertised recently following the resignation of Anne-Marie Barrow from the committee.

Catching up: using World Social Work Day to hold morning tea and a meeting are, from left, Lisa Sidoti, Loretta Bates, Lorraine Osborne, and Trish Bowler. Craig Nisbet “Anne-Marie was a valuable member of the committee for the past three years and we thank her for her sizeable and thoughtful contribution.” Dr Nisbet has had a relationship with the shire for over 30 years, with a property in the Venus Bay area. While a permanent resident for 13 of those years, he was involved in a number of local community groups, including the Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club.

Best of Mt Best art

THE Mt Best Community Hall will spring to life at Easter with an exhibition with a difference.

Running on Easter Saturday from 10am to 7pm and Sunday between 10am and 4pm, the exhibition will offer activities for all the family, as well as light refreshments. Visitors will be able to see a display of memorabilia, photos and other old-time articles. Cottage craft workers will be in action with items for sale and there will be wool crafts, spinning and quilting. Art and the art of photographic resto-

ration, pyrotechnique and metalwork will be on display too. There’ll be a chance to ﬁnd out about your history and portrait artist Irene Harmsworth will be there to take portraits on commission. Those who attend can enjoy a singalong around the piano and there will be white elephant and bric-a-brac stalls. Preserves, plants and country cow milk soaps will be for sale. Locally-grown lemon myrtle tea will be available too. To ﬁnd out more, ring Meryl on 5681 6335 or Barbara 5681 6260.

The quiet achievers SOCIAL workers often ﬂy under the radar but the work they perform is vital to promote a socially just and equitable society. Last Tuesday, March 16 social workers with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development based in Leongatha got together to celebrate World Social

Work Day. The social workers used it as an opportunity to hold one of their quarterly meetings to case study and discuss this year’s social skills programs including behavioural management, mental health and self esteem. The social workers assist in many areas, ensuring children and teenagers can get the best possible education in our system.

They also respond to crisis and critical incidences including last year’s devastating bushﬁres. The social workers not only offer support to students but also to teachers, principals and families. A network priority in South Gippsland this year is focusing on student attendance to school, engagement in learning and oral language.

Unique works FORMER art teacher Gary Goodrich is exhibiting some of his sculptures at the Coal Creek Community Gallery in Korumburra. The exhibition opened on March 1 and will remain so until the end of Easter. Gary taught art at Rosebud High for

many years and last exhibited his work in the late 1970s at the Toorak Gallery and Pinacotheca Gallery in Richmond. His pieces are unusual and worth seeing.

Sculpture: Gary Goodrich has some unusual pieces of sculpture on show at the Coal Creek Community Gallery.

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CHANCE Lewis Houston was born on March 13 at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital. He is the ﬁrst child for thrilled parents, Rob and Katrina of Leongatha.

Below: LOUIS Jackson Read was born on January 4 at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital. He is the ﬁrst child for Sasha and Darren.

Mum remembered at wedding RACHAEL Frassenei and Isaac Brydon were married in a beautiful garden wedding on November 21 at the bride’s mum’s house in Leongatha. A special touch of the day was lighting a candle in memory of Rachael’s Mum, Kerryn, who could not share in their special day. Rachael, the oldest daughter of Serge Frassenei and Kerryn Turner, was attended by her younger sisters Jodie Frassenei and Lani Turner, cousins Renee and Melinda Charlton, and friend Alyce Truscio.

Isaac, the second eldest son of Karen and Ross Brydon, was attended by his brothers, Chris and Jake, and friends Shaun McRae, Brad Bordonaro and Harley Robbins. Isaac’s nephew, Zane was the pagepoy. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha. Friends and family travelled from all over Australia to attend the special occasion. Rachael and Isaac returned to their home in Leongatha after a two week honeymoon travelling to the Gold Coast and Cairns.

RACHAEL and Luke McKenna have a new baby, Alister James, born on February 16 at Ferntree Gully, a little brother for Giaan, 14 months. Rachael is the daughter of Ralph and Jenni Christensen of Leongatha North. QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8214

Church Times ARIES - March 21 - April 20

You could find yourself untangling a web of conflicting ideas at the workplace and in the community. Pay attention to the most minute of financial details and don’t be so easily convinced you are wrong. TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

This is a week of puzzles and you need to draw on the wisdom of an older person to solve a mystery. If traditional approaches don’t bring expected results, opt for a more experimental style. GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

Competition is your present keyword. You are in the mood to go after everything. First place is all you are interested in. Some may ﬁnd your attitude refreshing, others may be intimidated. CANCER - June 22 - July 22

Your natural charm shines and your social life will begin to sparkle. Your temperature may rise over a small crisis. Strive for more independence on the weekend. LEO - July 23 - August 22

Family members decide to show their devotion. It’s been a while since you felt this pampered. A VIP may be visiting your home or ofﬁce. Do some homework on his/her ﬁeld. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

You switch back and forth between hectic and lazy days during this curious week. Friends approach you for advice and/or sympathy. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

The week has a carnival feeling. Children, laughter and a buzz of excitement are all part of the scene. Two special areas of caution: Clothing (it’s easy to dress inappropriately) and diet (it’s easy to forget meal times). SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

Casual visits turn into memorable occasions and spontaneous calls touch you deeply. Healthwise, remember your sign rules the feet. Check for callouses. Treat yourself to a warm soak after a hard day. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

This should be a quiet week, but a good time for getting in touch with yourself and mapping out short range goals. Recent uncertainties, especially regarding your domestic situation are favourably resolved. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

You are about to catch up - and about to be overwhelmed once again with work and people. But - and it’s an especially important ‘but’ for singles, don’t miss out on social functions. AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

Your intellectual powers are strong and the week offers the potential for a major accomplishment. Friends may return old favours and beg new ones. Noisy surroundings may drive you out of your home on the weekend. PISCES - February 20 - March 20

Suggestions you give are always so ‘on target’, that you are regarded as an inspired advice columnist. Oddly you don’t prove your own best counsel. A ﬁnancial mystery is solved by Thursday. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

Practical is everything you do and you are able to create beauty wherever you go. With loved ones, you are kind and attentive, but when love isn’t returned, you can grow moody and silent. Life seems predictable until you realise that some of your faraway goals are within reach.

ANGLICAN: Wednesday, March 24: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Sunday, March 28: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Family Service; 10.30am Union Church, Tarwin Lower MP. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am. ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am. ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion. CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am and 6pm: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Vic Butera 5655 2478. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Leongatha South Gippsland Liberty Fellowship - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday services: 11 am and 7pm. All enquiries contact Pastor David Stegmann 5662 2785. Office: 5662 3100. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly; Kids Club Thursdays 4pm Guide Hall. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Communion Service 11 am: Evening Holy Spirit Revival 6pm: Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5674 3867 or 5672 4660.

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

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. Teaching service at 7.30pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2762. Minister: Rev. Ron Nauta. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, March 28, 9am and 10.45am. “Life to the Max” 7pm. Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Geoff Smith and Rev. Jim Foley, 5655 1997. BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366. BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www.wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769. MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall. COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm. SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 15. 17. 19. 20.

ACROSS Pollute (11) Verbal (4) Game (8) Riot (6) Noiseless (6) Bind (6) Composition (6) Shrub (8) Group (4) Barbarous (11)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 18.

DOWN Attack (8) Dance (6) Zodiac sign (6) Card game (4) Reduce (6) Island (Greece) (5) Droop (8) Creature (6) Vegetable (6) Walk (6) Fraction (5) Chief (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8214 ACROSS 6. Why not beef, too? (5,2,4). 7. Don’t go on the way to work (4). 8. From each, pick out something to eat (5-3). 9. Is afraid, now the reds are out to capture (6). 10. In the dugout she was all over one (6). 12. Perhaps a cocky boxer? (6). 15. Time means little (6). 17. Having been about to detain, is indebted to (8). 19. One box, turn back to get (4). 20. When you leave with the girl-friend you go yachting with? (7,4). DOWN 1. But you won’t hear a peep out of it at the greengrocer’s (3-5). 2. Shares the supplies (6). 3. Issuing the invitation in the capacity of chief (6). 4. A little kiss that means a lot (4). 5. There may be a concealed arm in it (6). 6. Drive Doctor Hill (5). 11. The odd one is (8). 13. It rhymes with “against” (6). 14. Where the bird is when half-way through its song? (3-3). 15. Run, one fellow at a time (6). 16. Will it not form part of a sensible diet? (5). 18. Forget I am to ring back (4).

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ENJOY the restored charms of a previous time in Fish Creek with this Prom Country First National offering proﬁled on page 29.

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Opportunity knocks A

ONCE in a decade chance to secure prime industrial land in Leongatha will occur on April 16 when the former site of Shell on Hughes Street is auctioned. The 1.365 acre property is close to the Leongatha retail and commercial centre and has an extensive 90 metre frontage to Hughes Street. Part of the land also fronts Money Lane. The property has been identiﬁed as a “Town Centre Expansion Investigation Area” under the Leongatha Structure Plan (June 2008) prepared by the South Gippsland Shire Council

in consultation with Planning by Design. The property has previously been utilised as a fuel depot. Surrounding properties include a variety of motor vehicle dealerships, including Ford, Hyundai, Toyota and Nissan, together with various commercial showrooms, light industrial premises and established residential dwellings. The Leongatha Bowls Club is situated a short distance to the west, whilst the Apex Caravan Park is situated approximately 200 metres north of the subject property. Major arterial routes including the South Gippsland Highway, Bass Highway and Strzelecki Highway provide excellent

accessibility to the property. Transport accessibility to the property may be enhanced by the proposed highway bypass route, which has been earmarked under the Leongatha Structure Plan (June 2008) prepared by the South Gippsland Shire Council in collaboration with Planning by Design. Improvements erected on the land include an administration ofﬁce, drum stand and switch room. The balance of the site comprises part concrete paving, earthen and compacted rock base. Fencing on the land comprises of steel post and mesh wire and corrugated iron construction. For further particulars, please contact the exclusive marketing

agents. Terms of sale are 10 per cent deposit with the balance of purchase monies payable within 60 days. Inspection is by appointment.

At a glance Location: 2-8 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Auction: Friday, April 16 at 1pm on site Agents: Stockdale & Leggo, Leongatha and Sutherland Farrelly. Contact: 5662 5800, Michael Hanily 0417 311 756 or Jason Harris 0417 640 079.

Tips at an auction W

ITH more auctions occurring in the region these days, it is timely to offer some tips about the

AUCTION

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Outstanding landbank opportunity 58 acres, 15 titles, future rural residential potential.

LANDBANK OPPORTUNITY This land is currently zoned "Farming Zone". Part of the land has been identified as "Future Rural Residential" in the currently adopted "Local Level Structure Plan" for Korumburra. All of the land is identified as "Future Rural Residential" in the Korumburra Local Level Structure Plan of 19/9/2009 which is currently under review. l Eventual realignment of the South Gippsland Highway will effect this property l Well positioned heavy carrying country, dam water, old yards l Put some cattle on for now or plant some peas. Time should be kind to this unique parcel of land Internet ID:

34 Commercial Street,

Stockdale&Leggo Korumburra. 5658 1500.

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VACANT POSSESSION 10% deposit on signing, balance on possession 60 days. Inquiries Auctioneer John O'Connor 0416 193 990.

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/korumburra

auction process from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Arrive in sufﬁcient time beforehand for a ﬁnal walk through of the property

and to allow you to check the contract, vendor’s statement, information about auctions and the auction rules which will all be on display. Pay particular attention

to the rules. They tell you how the auction will be conducted. One of the rules is especially important, to be aware of if the reserve is not met and the property is

passed in. If the auctioneer passes the property in below the reserve price, the owner will first negotiate with the highest bidder. If you have participated in the bidding or have been sitting back watching how it is progressing, and the auctioneer announces the property is going to be passed in, it is a good strategy at this point to bid up to obtain the right to first negotiate with the owner. Securing the right to first negotiate does not cost anything and you have created a contract between yourself and the owner entitling you to negotiate before anyone else. Your contract comes into existence the moment the auctioneer concludes the auction by passing the property in. Once the property’s passed in, it is too late to shout out a bid in an attempt to get to the front of the negotiating queue. The auction is over. You have missed out on securing the right to negotiate first. The auctioneer can’t re-open the auction to accommodate your late bid and override the right someone else has secured ahead of you.

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Perfect Toora land, A

ND the permit’s in hand…

In the hills north-west of Toora, near the end of a no-through road, you’ll discover this idyllic 6.3 acre parcel of land surrounded by farms, ready to receive your dream home and nurture your wished-for lifestyle. As you approach the front gate, you’ll notice the peaceful swimming hole opposite, amongst the river rocks of the Franklin River - known only to a small group of lucky locals. Up the well-compacted driveway to the house site, and you’ll then have a tough decision as to which way to site your home. There are views over rolling hills in every direction, with valley views to the west, an opportunity for all-day sunlight to the north and the majestic Toora wind turbines in the far distance to the east. There is a planning permit in place to build a magical residence, and power and

phone are on-site. The pasture is currently cut for hay, so there is the opportunity to have a horse or two, some alpacas or a few sheep, with water available from two dams. Alternatively, the opportunity to produce grapes, olives or another fruit or vegetable crop could be explored. To find land of this quality, with the ability to be built on now, is becoming increasingly difficult. To find such land, with a very realistic vendor, is perhaps nearing impossible. This property is available through Prom Country First National Real Estate. They are happy to meet you on site with notice - it helps with finding such things as boundaries. If you wish to view the property from the boundary, please register your details with the agent beforehand with Lisa Williams on 5664 0224 or 0438 133 385.

At a glance Location: 380 Lamont Drive, Toora. Price: $170,000 - $198,000 Agent: Prom Country First National, Meeniyan. Contact: Lisa Williams 5664 0224 or 0438 133 385.

Prom Country Y N DA PE UR O AT S S I H

N AY PE D O SUN IS TH

Selling Properties LEONGATHA ~ the jewel of Boorool!

MIRBOO ~ family value: 1 acre!

KARDELLA ~ 40 Acres

MIRBOO NTH ~ buy the bank

The perfect parcel of land, with Planning Permit in hand! More than 8 acres of gently ﬂowing pasture with near level areas to build your dream residence. Northerly aspect, with extensive rural views. A quiet country lane, less than 10 minutes to Leongatha. Don’t delay!

Idyllic and private country laneway position yet a short drive into Mirboo North. 4 bedrooms, study, rumpus, large lounge, light & bright kitchen and 2 bathrooms with WIR to main bedroom. 2 bay steel shed, double carport & double garage!

In a commanding position atop rolling hills, is this immaculate, country farmhouse with separate ofﬁce/bungalow complemented by extensive shedding and farming infrastructure. 7 paddocks, 2 dams. 10 mins to Korumburra or Leongatha.

Residence and freehold combination from this beautiful historic building featuring pressed metal ceilings. Six large rooms inc. bank vault, kitchen and laundry. Rear ROW access. Ideal for your own enterprise, or investment opportunity. Consider restaurant, accommodation, and more!

INSPECT SAT 1 - 1.30pm Address 34 Walkers Road, Mirboo For Sale $275,000 - $295,000

INSPECT SUN 1 - 1.30pm Address 505 One Chain Road, Kardella For Sale $765,000 - $835,000

Address 6 Huntingfords Rd, Boorool For Sale $240,000 - $265,000

Address 60 Ridgway, Mirboo North For Sale $310,000 - $340,000

24/7

allen bartlett 0417 274 624

N AY PE D O SUN S HI

kaz hughes 0417 516 998

MIRBOO NORTH ~ ﬁrst home Elevated rural views, recently rented at $200 per week, offering excellent returns. On 591sqm (approx), 3 bedrooms, lounge, updated kitchen. Across the road from the Sec College, walk thru access to Strzelecki Hwy. You can’t go wrong! Address 5 Castle Street, Mirboo North For Sale $135,000 - $150,000

MEENIYAN ~ half acre in town A hop, skip and jump (so to speak!) into Meeniyan township and a half acre on which FISH CREEK ~ a dream ﬁnd! $425,000 - $465,000 to build your residential or commercial premises. Established trees, near level, adjoins The perfect little country property that people dream about. High ceilings, verandas, views of rolling hills, cosy other residential properties and has huge open ﬁres, shady trees, country kitchen, claw foot bath, cottage gardens! A fully restored original in a stunning rural setting just minutes from Fish Creek township and an easy jaunt into Foster too. On a manageable 2 and a development potential. bit acres with a pony paddock, massive 4 bay shed, plus 2 car garage. Address Cnr Whitelaw & Geale Sts Meeniyan INSPECT Sunday 2.30 - 3.00pm Address: 405 Falls Rd Fish Creek For Sale $95,000 - $105,000

93 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan

promcountryrealestate.com.au

5664 0224

lisa williams 0438 133 385

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Stunning new kitchen T

HIS is an immaculately presented brick home, in Leongatha, with a lot of appealing features. It comprises three bedrooms with built-in robes and an updated bathroom with spa. The new kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, dishwasher and reverse cycle air conditioner. There’s also formal living, and the dining area has sliding doors onto a superb deck with rural views. Downstairs boasts a second living area or games room, reverse cycle air conditioner, extra storage and has its own access for someone wanting to run a home business. The gardens are landscaped and the big money has already been spent on concrete and retaining walls. The backyard is accessible. It includes a Colorbond shed with power, plus a carport adjoining the house. It’s all here; just add furniture.

At a glance Location: 11 Callaway Crescent, Leongatha. Price: $305,000. Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 5800.

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A century of charm I

MAGINE a sweet South Gippsland acreage (about two acres) atop a ridge with a belt of lush green cypresses to keep out the southerlies. Now picture yourself at the breakfast table, looking out through floor to ceiling windows towards the morning sun and across the rolling hills of the valley below. If that’s sounding good, now see yourself sitting snugly around your open fire or wood fired heater in one of two spacious living rooms. The charm of yesteryear has been restored and enhanced with classic tones of clotted cream and antique whites, rich carpets and tall ceilings, to produce a comfortable home of understated elegance. Original features such as tongue and groove panelling, coloured glass highlights and tall ceilings have been retained.

To complete the detailing, reproduction fixtures and fittings including brass switches and a claw foot bath have been added. Painted timber fireplace surrounds and classic light fittings add to the old-world ambience, while the lighter painted tones make sure that today’s demands for light and space are satisfied. The kitchen with casual meals area is a dream of cream and rose, with a huge walk-in pantry for storage of more-than-food. The kitchen sink overlooks the stunning views. There are two living rooms, formal dining room, three gorgeous bedrooms, two toilets, and a euro-style laundry; a roomy bathroom invites long soaks in the claw foot bath or steamy sessions in the plus-sized shower. Outside, a new four-bay shed has been lovingly constructed

from recycled materials and provides ample car and large vehicle accommodation. A separate double lock-up garage/workshop, potting shed, pony paddock beside the tree-lined drive and plenty of water storage complete the outdoor picture. To sum up, if your dream of a part-time or permanent country getaway includes a lovely restored farm house, views of rolling hills, space for pets and farm animals, open ﬁre places and all the comforts of home, this has to come close. Add in a short trip to the delights of Foster and Fish Creek and the region’s beaches, parks, eateries, galleries and facilities and you’ve got the lot. To inspect this delightful property you are invited to contact Prom Country First National in Meeniyan on 5664 0224.

At a glance Location: 405 Falls Road, Fish Creek. Price: $425,000-465,000. Agent: Prom Country First National, Meeniyan. Contact: 5664 0224.

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Looking for horse paddocks R

AINBOW Park is a unique property that sits on about an acre of land at Stony Creek. Nestled

amongst

natural bush setting, this two storey home built nine years ago has four bedrooms. Featuring 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 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 picturesque Meeniyan, dare to be different and take a look. Contact Andrew or Peter for further information.

At a glance Location: 53 Main Street, Stony Creek. Price: $290,000. Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 0922.

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Butterfly Ball soars THE Community Hub in Inverloch was back in action this week.

Recent flooding was a distant memory as a large and glittering gathering danced the night away to the swinging “Silhouettes”. This night was acclaimed as the best Butterfly Ball ever by many. Everyone got into the spirit, enjoying the glamorous gowns, the great company and the opportunity to dance knowing that all this would benefit the community. The evening’s proceeds will be directed to support some good causes. Wonthaggi Hospital and Leongatha Hospital will benefit from the door takings. The YAMS Foundation (for research

into Nueroblastoma – a cancer of early childhood) will benefit from the sale of photos and raffle tickets. Inverloch Lions Club members enjoy putting on this annual ball. It draws dancers from across Gippsland while raising funds for local projects. This makes everyone a winner. There were some very attractive entrants in the Belle and Beau of the ball. So many couples turned out in great style it was difficult for the judges to make a choice. Lois and Alan Talbot were selected and demonstrated a lovely winner’s waltz. The last of the debonair crowd drifted away around 3am leaving some exhausted Lions behind for the cleanup.

Good times: Dawn and Ian Rasmussen of Leongatha looking gorgeous.

Charming couple: The Belle, Lois Talbot and the Beau, Alan Talbot are presented by president Ken Aly and secretary Linda Aly to the Butterﬂy Ball.

Big night: Lions Geoff and Helen Cole of Inverloch enjoyed the spectacle.

Are you ready to rock?: The Silhouettes tune up for a big night.

Lions Youth Of The Year quest Winning feeling: Grace Kindellan from Toora and Jessica Moed, Cowes.

GRACE Kindellan is one step closer to becoming a state winner in the annual Lions Club International competition to select the best speaker from among many talented young people throughout Australia. After recently winning the zone 7-8 Region final, Grace’s challenge is now to win at the District 201V3 final on March 28 in Trafalgar. The two finalists, Grace from Toora (South Gippsland Secondary College) and Jessica Moed from Cowes (Newhaven College) faced a gathering of friends, family and Lions Club members at the Inverloch Inlet Hotel. They each had to answer two impromptu questions and give a prepared five minute speech each, before a panel of judges. The judges, Marshall Warren from the National Bank (the major sponsor), Chris

Johnson, manager of Moonya Day Care Services and Fiona Hughes representing local clubs and businesses were there to assess their strengths and pronounce a winner. Both young women presented topics of interest: Jessica talked about the characteristics of Australians and Grace examined Australia’s potential as a home ground for refugees. While Grace won both sections of the ﬁnal there is no doubt from the calibre of their speeches and their involvement in an impressive range of sporting, cultural and social activities that these young women will be among the leaders of the future. Both Grace and Jessica epitomise the goals of the Youth of The Year Lions club project, which aims to foster communication and leadership skills in young people.

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Art effect: Ryan McGannon’s eagle in progress.

Finished work: SGSC students Kelly Laity, Chloe Welsh, Abbey Shaw and Hannah Flanders.

LOVE POLICE PRESENTS

Prom on a mosaic FINISHED mosaics have been placed on the wall outside the Flexible Learning Centre at South Gippsland Secondary College. The project was organised so Year 7 students could be involved in a hands-on activity to enhance their learning in relation to the theme of Australia. Students participated in various activities in different subject areas, with the result being three panels of mosaic depicting the Prom.

Geraldine Phelan, artist and teacher, provided artistic direction. Students researched their animals for the mosaic in humanities and drew them in art with assistance from art teacher Rhonda Mayo. The aims of the project were to: provide team learning activities, ‘hands on’ activities, and raise self esteem. Current research is showing that students learn more from authentic, meaningful activities as opposed to artiﬁcial activities where the relevance is often lacking.

Garden inspiration

She is not new to this district, as she lived in Boolarra South in the late 40s, where her parents were the local teachers, and again in the late 70s as art teacher at Neerim South High School. She says she is a domestic painter, delighting in the colour and intricate design of ﬂowers, fruit and vegetables from her garden. She has exhibited widely in Melbourne and Tasmania.

SOUTH GIPPSLAND’S No. 1 ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

Coastal Bridal Expo Sunday, March 28 from 10am

Coming - Saturday, April 10

ACDC Thunderstruck The Australian ACDC Show Members $26, non-members $28

Tuesday Lunch shows are back! April 13, 2010

Judy Naumann Legends of Song Doors open 11.30am, Lunch 12noon, show 1.30pm Group concessions available - book now at reception

75 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 5672 1083 www.wonthaggiworkmens.com Information for members, their guests & authorised visitors.

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ANTONIA Buckley (above) in her Fish Creek studio, working on her colourful paintings for her exhibition at Meeniyan Art Gallery which opens this week.

The project was a big success, with the majority of Year 7 students commenting in surveys last year that it was one of the best activities provided in Year 7. The college’s current Year 8 group should feel proud of the ﬁnished product. It looks terriﬁc, and will be in the school grounds for many years to come. Funding was obtained for this special Year 7 initiative by teacher Bronwyn Clifton, from The School Focused Youth Service.

WITH

GOOD FRIDAY

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Join the Coal Creek hunt ONE thousand Easter eggs are waiting to be discovered by young super sleuths at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Korumburra’s Coal Creek again this Easter Sunday. This popular event offers egg hunts in three age categories up to 12 years old, plus lucky door prizes, train rides, egg and spoon races, and mask making to keep the youngsters entertained. “We have families returning year

after year, and using the opportunity to have reunions with the extended family as well,” says Coal Creek coordinator Rowena Ashley. “It’s such a fun day for kids, with so much to do, and is a safe environment for them to play in.” “You can choose to bring a picnic lunch to have by the lake, or simply purchase lunch and snacks on site. You can even photograph the kids with the Easter Bunny!” Admission to Coal Creek is free, and Hunt licences and train rides are

$5 each. Children 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult. “The Easter Egg Hunt is from 10am until 11.30am, train rides will start at noon and the Park is open until 4.30pm. We’re expecting big crowds, so we encourage you to get there early for your share of the eggs.” For further details phone 5655 1811. Coal Creek is open all four days of the Easter weekend.

Egg head: Easter Bunny is lonesome and looking for someone to cuddle at Coal Creek.

Underway: volunteers Darren Ashdown, Ken Truman and Brenden Milkins, with Jackie Laurie from the Bendigo Bank, Martin O’ Flynn from Sure Constructions and Inverloch/Kongwak committee member Chris Rankin at the Inverloch netball court.

Ready to play A NEW asphalt court with lighting is nearly ﬁnished at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve. Being constructed with the help of a $60,000 State grant, the court will be used by the Inverloch/Kongwak Football/Netball Club. Volunteers have helped with construction. Committee member and past player

Chris Rankin said the new court will generate a better competition and playing space that meets Netball Victoria standards. “This is fantastic for the club, community and all our netballers who are coming through the ranks,” said Ms Rankin, who thanked volunteers and others who have helped to made the new court possible.

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SOUTH SO S OU O UTH Gippsland UT Giipp G ppsl ppsl slan and wineries wine wi neri neri rie ies es aare re a hhive re iivve off activity, act ctiv ivit iv ityy with it wit ithh grape grap gr apee picking pickking pi in in in full full ulll swing and at Silverwaters Vineyard near Phillip Island, grape pickers were hard at it on Thursday, gathering the fruit for what is shaping up to be one of their best ever harvests. Celebrating 10 years this year, Silverwaters was established by Lionel and Lyn Hahn on an “impulse”. If Lionel had a dollar for every time he was asked whether he is related to the world famous Hahn beer dynasty, he would be a rich man. “No I’m nothing to do with the Hahn family, apart from the fact I used to enjoy a beer,” said Lionel. But after developing a passion for wine growing and a taste for the drop, Lionel doesn’t drink beer anymore and favours a glass of his home grown, of which he is very proud. Leaving behind the city and a successful business supplying quality inks to many of the major newsprint companies, the Hahns thought they would give grape growing a go. Lionel freely admits wine growing was all new to him and looking back he sees this as a plus, as he set to and employed an expert team of people to get the vineyard established. “It was all a steep learning curve, but we have had expert advice and assistance from Domaine Chandon viticulturalist Jim White, who has since been promoted to overseeing production at Cape Mentelle, in Western Australia, and

top tto oopp Yarra Yarr Ya Y rraa Valley rr Vaallllley V eyy wine wiin ne maker makke ma ker er Paul Pau Pa P aul ul Evans.” Eva vannss.” With W Wi ith th a pus ppush ushh from from well fro fr wel ell ll respected res re esp spect eccted ted former former fo form rm mer Yarra Valley wine maker Denise Miller of Wonthaggi, Lionel embarked on a viticulture night course in Epping. It was a long haul from where they resided in Melbourne and Lionel said it was a huge undertaking, going back to study and hitting the books. But Lionel never looked back and every night he got home from the course he said Lyn just couldn’t shut him up, he was so enthused. He was hooked. His enthusiasm must have got the better of his artist wife Lyn, as she too enrolled and completed the course. Lionel said they have both learned a lot and have enjoyed the journey. Since purchasing their piece of Gippsland paradise atop a hill overlooking the Bass Hills, the Strzelecki ranges, Westernport Bay and on a good day the Dandenongs and the Peninsula, Silverwaters has gone from strength to strength and has developed a fine reputation for its quality cool climate wines. From their first vintage in 2000 their wines have sold very well and Silverwaters boasts an international gold medal for their Pinot Noir, judged at the Cool Climate Wine Show at Red Hill. It has been a dream run for Silverwaters, with a decade of fine wines being produced and snapped up in local liquor outlets. Their wines even survived the devastating fires last year and Lionel said it was only

Top pick: Ruby Ginnivan of Ventnor enjoyed the perfect warm weather while picking grapes at Silverwaters Vineyard near Phillip Island last Thursday.

Thrilled: expert local winemaker Marcus Satchell of Wonthaggi and Silverwaters Vineyard owner Lionel Hahn were all smiles following the excellent harvest of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes on Thursday.

a st sstroke roke ro okkee of of good good go od luck luc uck ck that that th at saved sav aved aved ed the thhee whole w who hol hho ollee crop ccrro rop when w wh hhen en they tthhey hey decided deci de cid ide ded not ded not ot to to prune pru pru rune nee back bac bac ackk the the vines vine vi ines nes ne canopy that protected the crop. Instead of reaping the normal 12 ton crop they harvested eight ton, a drop of some 33 per cent. “It could have been a lot worse and we were lucky the smoke did not affect our grapes at all,” said Lionel. The steep slope positioning of the vineyard and average January growing temperatures below 19 degrees Celcius makes for the perfect cool climate wine production. Lionel said the climate and landscape is similar to some of the great wine growing regions of Northern France and produces the same style wines. Under the expert eye of local winemaker Marcus Satchell of Wonthaggi, Silverwaters produces quality white wines including the popular Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay varieties along with their Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Pinot Noir. The proof is in the pudding as they say, and Marcus is very hands-on and oversees every step of the growing, harvest and production on Phillip Island. Marcus tests the grapes before and after rain and at regular intervals leading into picking. Tasting the grapes on Thursday he said it looks like they will have some very good reds this year. With the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes all picked and in boxes, Marcus then organised for the grapes to be taken to the Island’s Purple Hen Winery to get the fruit straight into the vats and

start sta st taarrt the tthhe processing. pprroc oces esssiing. essi ng ng There window Thher T eree is is a 24 24 ho hhour our wi our w indo in indo dow off op dow oopportunity ppor pp orttu tuni nit ity ty from the picking to the start of production and from there it is a long time between drinks for the eager owners, with an 18 month wait before bottling. The wait for the latest vintage may be a while away, but the good news for lovers of ﬁne wine is that the Silverwaters wines are readily available at local liquor outlets and the San Remo supermarket is kept busy with sales of this local drop.

Picker: Roger Oxenbould of Ventnor joined a local crew of pickers for the annual Cabernet Sauvignon harvest at Silverwaters on Thursday.

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Biggest ever for Gendore THIS year’s Farm World is set to be the biggest ever for Gendore in terms of new releases. Manager Tim Burgess said “it will be the most gear we’ve ever had. “We have a lot of gear which will be seen ﬁrst at Farm World, with plenty of variation.” Heading up the list is the New Holland T7000 series featuring auto

command transmission. McHale balers and wrappers will be on display with the all new wrapper to be on show. Gendore will also be introducing a new franchise, the new Taege seeders, direct from New Zealand. There will be a 3.0 metre and a 3.6 metre seeder on display with a tyre packer optional extra. There will also be on end tow kits and computers for calibration.

Zago mixing wagons will be another ﬁrst at Farm World. Don’t forget to check out the Boomer New Holland 8N which is designed on the original 1952 8N but with a newer, more powerful form. At Farm World call in and see Tim Burgess, Kevin Smith or Shaun O’Hara on site 301. Farm World starts this Thursday and runs until Sunday.

Off to Farm World: Shaun O’Hara, Kevin Smith and Tim Burgess of Gendore Tractors and Machinery with the new NH boomer 8N tractor, based on the 1952 model, to be seen at Farm World 2010.

Have a cuppa: Evans Petroleum’s John Schelling invites South Gippslanders to the Mobil Pavilion at Farm World.

When petroleum matters WHEN you visit Farm World later this week the Mobil Pavilion is a must-go destination for many people who are striving to get the most out of the four day event. Meet and greet some of the team from South Gippsland’s own Evans Petroleum at the site. Have a chat with them while relaxing with a tea or coffee provided by the Country Womens Association ladies between 1pm and 4pm each day. The kids will be kept busy with a jumping castle and face painting. This year the Mobil Pavilion will be more lubricant orientated. The team from Evans Petroleum will be telling people that they still sell Mobil lubricants.

Grab a bargain lubricant as the business shifts stock left over from service stations. Southern Cross Lubes will have a more prominent role at the pavilion this year, with experts available to answer technical questions. Peter Marus from Mobil Lubeline will be on site on the Thursday and Friday. Flu vaccinations are available between 11am and 3pm each day. A live cross to TRFM and GOLD 1242 will occur on the Thursday and Friday between 11am and 2pm. Shane Marshall will be performing live between 11am and 2pm on the Saturday and Sunday. The Mobil Pavilion is where it’s at this year at Farm World. Make sure you stop by.

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Farm World 2010 FARM World is now in its 48th year at Lardner Park and runs from Thursday - Sunday, March 25 - 28. It has grown to be Victoria’s largest regional agricultural event, attracting more than 650 exhibitors and 50,000 people through the gates over the four days. The theme for 2010 is I.T. in Agriculture which plays an increasing role in today’s farming. Farm World will showcase a range of unique hardware, software, internet and telecommunication options available to farmers to assist

them to manage their operations. Farm World is about informing farmers and assisting their buying decisions by obtaining the latest information, products and services available in the rural marketplace. The new exhibition centre will be the focal point for the I.T. theme, with around 30 specialist exhibitors showcasing the latest in internet and telecommunications options, GPS and unique hardware and software. Telstra has generously supported and sponsored the 2010 theme and will have an impressive display in the exhibition centre, which includes an auditorium for special presenta-

tions and demonstrations. The working machinery demonstrations will reinforce the I.T. in Agriculture theme, focusing on cultivation and GPS - guided equipment. Machinery exhibits underpin the ﬁeld days and some of the latest machines from Europe, Asia and the US and South America will be on show. Pasture Management program showcases an expanded fertiliser, pasture seed and irrigation display. Innovations in the area include use of a variety of fertiliser programs, seed treatments, sowing rates and sowing methods.

Huge event: Farm World attracts more than 650 exhibitors and 50,000 people through the gates over the four days.

Bigger and better A NEW shed to house an expanded range of animals will be the imposing feature of the popular animal nursery at Farm World. Introduced last year, the nursery gives children the chance to capture some magic moments up close and personal with a range of farm animals. Children had the opportunity to have their photographs taken with the animals, an attraction that will be available again this year. Also returning are toy tractors for children to drive around an interactive

obstacle course within the nursery area, on a newly levelled site. The nursery’s exhibits are being organised with Farm World’s support by coordinator Barry Perkin, a former Warragul Regional College agriculture teacher. “The animal nursery was very popular last year” Lardner Park Events Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Mark Cockerell said. For more information, phone Allan on (03) 5623 4475 or the Farm World ofﬁce on 5626 1373 or visit the website www. lardnerpark.com.au

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High quality, low sales NUMBERS receded by 300 head, which was due mostly to a fall in cattle sold in the trade section of the prime cattle sale at VLE, Leongatha and there was a smaller number of cows penned. The quality of the yarding was mostly good to very good for young cattle and bullocks and steers, with the cow sales offering a very mixed offering of beef and dairy cows. The sale opened with one less buyer at the helm, which saw a very slight easing in bullock prices, but the balance of the offering sold at ﬁrm to dearer rates. The 95 vealers penned were only of handy to good quality, but they sold very well, making between 170c and 212c/kg. Around 265 yearlings were sold here, at prices that were up to 5c/kg dearer. The small selection of steers made from 168c to 180c with the larger number of good quality heifers making between 155c and 187c/ kg. Some of the heifers were of plainer shape and condi-

tion, and these made from 130c to 160c/kg. With one less buyer present at the penning of 1200 grown steers and bullocks, there was a very slight easing in prices. Prime C3 and C4 bullocks made from 176c to 183c with many pens making over 180c/kg. The best of the steers mouthed 0 to 2 teeth made to a top of 186c with both trade and export buyers making purchases. Manufacturing bullocks were very mixed in quality and weight, and included some well fattened Friesians. These made from 147c to 160c, while crossbred bullocks made up to 174c/kg.

Demand was stronger for all classes of cows, which was evidenced by the top price of 156c, and the number of 3, 4 and 5 score cows that made from 140c to the top ﬁgure. Leaner grades of cows, mostly Friesians, made from 124c to 143c with some very heavy 3 scores to 155c/kg. Most of the poor condition 1 score cows made between 100c and 134c/kg. The carcass weight price average was estimated to be 277c with most cows averaging around 288c/kg cwt. Bulls were a lot dearer, with the best heavy weights making to 183c/kg.

1 1 1

M. Lafferty, Yinnar Clover Cottage, French Island L.R., G.I., J.G. & L.H. Adkins, Korumburra 1 Rigano Bros, Warragul HEIFERS 2 L. & H. Cruickshank, Korumburra 1 D.P. & C.M. Brown, Mirboo North 1 Kieran Turner, Poowong 1 A.W. Hosking & Son, Mirboo 1 J. & V. Alicata, Thorpdale 1 G. Mangiaﬁco, Dumbalk North BULLS 1 T. & B. Dodds, Corinella 1 D. & K. Clark, Nerrena 1 C. & B. Van Doorn, Jeetho 1 W. & K. Cocksedge, Yanakie 1 N.G. & K.L. Beamish, Mirboo North 1 R.F. & V.M. Dowel, Leongatha South

680 156.6 1064.88 620 156.6 970.92 425 155.2 435 155.2 308 410 445 355 425 570 830 770 980 925 715 1065

659.60 675.12

211.2 649.44 210.0 861.00 200.0 890.00 195.0 692.25 192.6 818.55 186.6 1063.62 182.6 182.0 176.2 175.0 174.0 172.0

1515.58 1401.40 1726.76 1618.75 1244.10 1831.80

Wednesday, March 17 BULLOCKS 7 D.J. & M.L. Smith, Mirboo North 21 O’Loughlin Bros, Buffalo 31 Warrambine, Tarwin Lower 20 J. Vitale, Moe 14 T. & M. Neesham, Buffalo 13 S. & Y. Tamuro, Woodleigh STEERS 1 D.P. & C.M. Brown, Mirboo North 8 E. Ruby, Anderson 3 A.W. Hosking & Son, Mirboo North 1 F.S. Wilson, Nerrena 1 L. & H. Cruickshank, Korumburra 2 J. & V. Alicata, Thorpdale COWS 1 J., D. & S. Whiteside, Korumburra South 1 C.W. & E.M. Ford, Glengarry

589 706 609 598 541 734

183.0 182.6 182.0 181.6 181.2 181.0

1078.39 1289.00 1108.00 1085.00 1161.00 1328.96

340 274 345 360 305 528

210.0 200.0 195.0 188.0 185.0 185.0

714.00 547.50 672.75 676.80 564.25 975.88

640 166.2 1063.68 510 165.0 841.50

VLE LEONGATHA KOONWARRA

Sale Draw March 24 & 25 1. Elders 2. Alex Scott 3. Landmark 4. SEJ 5. David Phelan & Co 6. Rodwells

Experience: Over 30 years experience in agriculture and the pasture seed industry

VLE Bullock sale Wednesday, March 17 Total yarding: Bullocks 1021 av. 1104.35, 176c. Bullock - 21 av. 1262.52, 166c. Bullocks Ranked by $/head: W. & H. Scholten, Yinnar, 1 x 905kg, 155c, $1402.75; R.T. Collier, Loch, 8 x 817kg, 168c, $1372.35; E.A. & J.L. Adkins, Korumburra, 4 x 768kg, 175.6c, $1347.73; D. & P. Dempsey, Stony Creek, 7 x 733kg, 182.2c, $1335.27; S. Thompson, Leongatha North, 6 x 745kg, 178.2c, $1327.59; 12 x 736kg, 178.6c, $1314.20; D. & P. Dempsey, Stony Creek, 1 x 720kg, 182.2c, $1311.84; T.E. & A.M. Shandley, Leongatha North, 15 x 713kg @ 182c, $1297.05; M.R. & G.M. Milnes, Ryanston, 8 x 753kg, 170.6c, $1283.77; B. & W. McNaughton, 11 av. 709kg, 180.6c, $1280.62. Ranked by c/kg: D.J. & M.L. Smith, Mirboo North,

7 x 589kg, 183c; S. McQueston, Kernot, 4 x 615kg, 183c; J. Scarbossa, Tarwin Lower, 13 x 637kg, 183c; G. & A.M. Maas, 6 x 571kg, 183c; R.F. Oliver, 8 x 628kg, 182.6c; D. & P. Dempsey, Stony, 1 x 720kg, 182.2c, 7 x 733kg, 182.2c; P.A. & L.J. Taylor, Toora, 11 x 567kg, 182c; Warrambine Trust, 31 x 610kg, 182c; B. & W. McNaughton, 13 x 654kg, 182c. Bullock Ranked by $/head: G. Coulter, Mardan, 2 x 925kg, 155.6c, $1439.30; J.M. & A. McGrath, Krowera, 6 x 759kg, 170c, $1290.58; A.E. Hill, Inverloch, 8 x 754kg, 165c, $1244.72; J.M. & A. McGrath, Krowera, 5 x 698kg, 170c, $1186.60. Ranked by c/kg: J.M. & A. McGrath, Krowera, 6 x 759kg, 170c, 5 x 698kg, 170c; A.E. Hill, Inverloch, 8 x 754kg, 165c; G. Coulter, Mardan, 2 x 925kg, 155.6c.

VLE Sheep sale Wednesday, March 17

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Total yarding: Ewes 375 av. $73.52; hogget - 27 av. $86.65; lambs - 1852 av. $98.67; rams - 50 av. $42.90; sheep - 24 av. $66.38; two tooth - 5 av. $106; wethers 23 av. $84.61. Ewes Ranked by $/head: Isola Farms, 7 x $128; G. Reid, 2 x $99; S. Dutschbein, 27 x $97; K.J. & M.L. Fisher, 53 x $96, 26 x $85, 7 x $85; G. Allen, 9 x $85; H. & J. Burton, 9 x $85; T. & C. Johnston, 1 x $85; H. Poole, 33 x $84. Hoggets P. Thorn, 1 x $100; T.R. & P.A. Hancock, Inverloch, 6 x $100; M.D. & H.R. Thompson, 2 x $99; P. & C. Body, Jumbuk, 2 x $87; M.D. & N.R. Thompson, 2 x $86; A.D. & D.L. Bowditch, Mount Best, 2 x $86; S. Paragreen, 2 x $86; A. Duijkers, 4 x $85; D.S. Coyle, 6 x $68.60. Lambs Isola Farms, 9 x $132; M.D. & N.R. Thompson, 27 x $128; B.J. & T.L. McCormack, Mirboo North, 14 x

$125; D.F. & R.J. Avery, 33 x $123, 23 x $122; R.A. Jackson, Staceys, 3 x $120; H. & J. Burton, 31 x $118; D.C. McGrath, Cowes, 59 x $114; G. & T. McColl, 84 x $112; N. Littlejohn & Son, Mirboo, 50 x $112. Rams Caithness Partners, 3 x $55, 2 x $55; A. Duijkers, 27 x $50; M. & H. Aresta, 1 x $34; G. & T. McColl, 5 x $34; Daniel Downie, 3 x $32; G. & T. McColl, 2 x $30; H. Poole, 6 x $25; G. & T. McColl, 1 x $10. Sheep Caithness Partners, 11 x $85.20; G.E. Hawkins, 2 x $76.50; Caithness Partners, 6 x $55; W.G. & C.M. Elliot, 1 x $54, 1 x $54; Maegate P/L, 1 x $25; Caithness Partners, 2 x $20. Two Tooth Isola Farms, 4 x $115; Daniel Downie, 1 x $70.

Wethers

S. Paragreen, 1 x $95, 1 x $92; S. Dutschbein, 11 x $86; Daniel Downie, 9 x $82; Peter Hall, 1 x $75.

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Think nutrition now DPI at Farm

NOW is the time to be thinking about dairy nutrition to set the herd up for better milk production and fertility in the next lactation. This is the advice from InCalf’s Dr Barry Zimmermann. InCalf is Dairy Australia’s national project to help improve herd fertility. “Late lactation is the best opportunity to review body condition and adjust nutritional management to have cows calving in the ideal condition which sets them up for the coming lactation and joining period,” Dr Zimmermann said. InCalf recommends assessing herd body condition about eight weeks before drying off. Aim to have dry off cows in ideal condition for calving. If they are below ideal condition consider improving their diet between now and drying off by allocating more high-quality pasture or supplement. The ideal body condition score at calving is 4.5-5.5 (based on the Condition Magician scale

of 1-8). If most of the herd is in ideal condition, a lower cost option may be to separate the thin cows for preferential feeding with a supplement. Now is also the time to be planning the herd’s nutrition during the dry period. “Don’t fall for the mistake of under-feeding dry cows. You don’t want them to lose weight at this time,” Dr Zimmermann said. Cows require extra energy and protein in the ﬁnal two to four weeks of pregnancy to meet the higher demands of the developing calf. Mr Zimmermann said a 550kg dry cow needs about 90-100 megajoules of metabolisable energy a day and 11-12 per cent crude protein so poor quality pasture and hay will not be enough. Consider gradually introducing a grain supplement in the two weeks leading up to calving. This will help meet the extra requirements of the developing calf and also help prepare the rumen for concentrate feeding after calving so will reduce the risk of grain poisoning.

Nutrition time: take the opportunity to think about your herd.

Herd averages $1250 LANDMARK Leongatha conducted a full herd dispersal on account of Julie Hillberg, Poowong at the VLE on Monday, March 15. The mostly Friesian herd comprised 69 autumn calving cows, 93 cows to calve July to September and 45 two year old heifers to calve in the autumn. A large attendance of buyers from all local districts competed very

strongly and average prices were, autumn calving cows $1540 average selling to a top of $2350. Spring calving cows sold to a top of $1850 and averaged $1250 with the entire herd realising an average of $1350. Demand for the springing heifers was also ﬁerce and lots of these cattle sold to $1850 and returned an average of $1580.

All sold: John Little (Julie’s father), Andrew Grant, Julie Hillberg, John Bowler, Ed Hams and Terrry Ginnane.

World

THE Department of Primary Industries (DPI) will be showcasing Moving to a Cleaner Energy Future, Biosecurity and Bushﬁre Recovery at this year’s Farm World at Lardner Park from March 25 to 28, 2010. Displays include: • Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) and how it works. • Energy at home and Smart Meters. • Renewable energy including wind, wave and solar power. • Animal Health will demonstrate how to transfer cattle online through NLIS and provide advice on livestock selling requirements. • State Prohibited Weeds in Gippsland plant display and community campaign to join Weed Alert’s ‘Weed Spotter’ program. • Regionally Prohibited Weed plant display featuring plants in the Gippsland area. • Weedstop information on ways to prevent the transport and movement of weeds through agriculture. • Invasive pest animals including cane toads and wild dogs. • Agricultural and environmental support services for communities impacted by bushﬁre. • Services and information for new landholders. • Ellinbank Automatic Pasture Reader including an opportunity for farmers to trial new commercial software. • New online climate and animal feed information for the dairy industry with the Milking the Weather program. DPI will be at site number 18 and 19 in the Baw Baw Pavilion. For more information about DPI visit the website at www.dpi.vic.gov.au or call the Customer Service Centre on 136 186.

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MILK DRIVER A full time position exists for an MC or HC qualified driver for Farm Pickup and Milk Transfer duties in our expanding fleet. You will need a good driving track record, a neat appearance and a ‘can do’ attitude to customers and work colleagues. Good wages and conditions Please contact Derek on 0437 096 706 for more details. Resumés may be faxed to 5662 4730 or emailed to leongatha@stoitse.com.au

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GIPPSPORT Program Coordinator BASED IN WONTHAGGI GippSport (Regional Sports Assembly) is a leading agency in the Gippsland Region aiming to encourage and foster participation in sport and physical activity. GippsSport has a vacancy for a highly motivated person to be employed full time to service the Bass Coast and South Gippsland local government areas. The successful applicant will be required to have a wide range of management and interpersonal skills. An understanding of the principles of community development and inclusive practices is essential. A detailed knowledge of the sport and recreation industry and of the structure and operations of grass roots sporting clubs would be an advantage. Considerable travel and some evening and weekend work will definitely be required. It is intended that the successful applicant will be based at the Bass Coast Community Health Service office in Wonthaggi and an initial 12-month contract with a threemonth probabionary period will be offered. Applicants should have an appropriate tertiary qualification in Health Promotion / Community Development / Sports Management or substantial relevant experience. Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description which is available for download at www.gippsport.com.au or by calling 5135 8335. Applications close 4.30pm on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Barry Switzer, Executive Officer

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WYD INTERNSHIP St Laurence’s Parish, Leongatha is seeking two committed adults aged 18-35 to participate in a Parish Internship program and the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in August 2011. Interns will serve as assistants in Parish ministry from May 2010 for a period of 20 months. You will be expected to commit to 4 hours per week and need your own transport. As part of the program you will be supported by the Parish to attend WYD2011 in Madrid. For further information/application form please contact St Laurence Parish Office 5662 2020, laurleongatha@vtown.com.au or PO Box 166, Leongatha 3953 Applications close April 30

Home Care Employment • Permanent and casual positions • Flexible hours to suit everyone • Rewarding and ful lling work If you enjoy working with older people and people with disabilities then this is the opportunity for you. We have about 60 Home carers who provide inhome services to approx 2600 local clients. It is a rewarding job with plenty of variety and we can accommodate work hours to suit almost anyone. You will need or be willing to obtain a Certi cate III in Home & Community Care. A current driver’s licence with access to an appropriately registered and insured vehicle is also essential. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Working with Children’s Check and a Police Check. For a position speci cation see the employment section on our website or contact HR on the number below. Written applications should be emailed to jobapps@basscoast.vic.gov.au or posted to Cheryl Sanders, Human Resources Coordinator at the address below. Bass Coast Shire Council, 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi VIC 3995 | DX 34903 Wonthaggi | PO Box 118, Wonthaggi VIC 3995 | 1300 BCOAST (226 278) for standard call cost | basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au | www.basscoast.vic.gov.au

1 x Apprentice Motor Mechanic - 1st Year 1 x Apprentice Motor Mechanic - 3rd Year Murray Goulburn is Australia’s largest dairy co-operative, processing more than 35% of Australia’s milk production into high quality, value-added products such as cheese, long-life milk and speciality milk/protein powders for the Australian and international markets. We currently have the above Apprenticeship positions available within the Garage Department at MG Leongatha. Responsibilities include: • Maintain and/or repair Company Fleet to a safe and roadworthy condition; • Communicate major faults or problems to Garage Supervisor; • Accurately complete all documentation as required; • Maintain all equipment and tools in a satisfactory condition; • Follow statutory and site OHS policies and regulations; • Service and repair vehicles according to: a. Vehicle Manuals as supplied by Manufacturers; b. Standard Operating Procedures; and c. Work Instructions. Pre-requisites (previous skills and/or experience): • Successful completion of Year 11 preferred. This position reports to Transport Operations Manager. Wages and other benefits will be as per the current Reliability Collective Agreement. Please send resumé and letter of application to: Mr Louie Gonzy, Branch Manager - Traralgon SKILLED Group Ltd PO Box 1535, Traralgon 3844 PH: (03) 5173 6740 Email: louieg@skilled.com.au Applications close: March 26, 2010 www.skilled.com.au

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Highly self motivated person able to work well in a team, interested in automotive. No previous experience necessary. On the job training. A position description is available on request. Written applications close Thursday, April 8 2010 Email hpcvic@bigpond.com.net.au or write to High Performance Coatings P/L, 6 Watson Road, LEONGATHA 3953

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NOW HIRING Full time, part time and casual crew members for day, night and weekend work. • No experience necessary • Full training provided • Uniforms provided • Flexible rosters • Great career opportunities If you’re looking not for just a job but a fun, flexible and rewarding work environment with great benefits and conditions and would like more information, or to apply, go to: www.mcdonalds.com.au/careers

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Contract Position Available DISTRIBUTOR WANTED • • • •

Want to run your own contract business from home Want to get into the workforce Want flexible hours Have a car, home telephone and suitable secure storage space, computer essential. We are looking for a well organised person to co-ordinate household distribution of catalogues in the Leongatha area. Call between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday for more information - Marion 0407 953 960 or Marion.McMinn@pmplimited.com.au

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LEONGATHA

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MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

CUSTOMER SERVICE / ADMINISTRATION A vacancy exists in our office for a highly motivated person with good customer service skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Competent level of computer literacy required. Some Saturday morning work required. Handwritten applications for this position close on Friday, April 9, 2010 and can be forwarded to: Manager, PO Box 78, LEONGATHA 3953

LEONGATHA

meetings Leongatha Horticultural Society Inc. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

FULL TIME

Thursday, April 22

(12 month position) Maternity Leave

8pm LEONGATHA MEMORIAL HALL

This position is based in our retail department, duties will include customer service, restocking shelves, general cleaning, paint tinting, and other duties as requested by management. The successful applicant will have a strong focus on customer service, with the customer being their main priority. Weekend work may be required at times on a rostered basis. Please forward your application and resumé to: Ben Davey Capeview Mitre 10 Lot 2 Cusack Road Leongatha, Vic. 3953

Election of office bearers for 2010-2011 N. Harland (President) L. Brittain (Secretary)

DIESEL MECHANIC required A position exists for a qualified or near qualified diesel mechanic in Welshpool. You will share responsibility for the upkeep of a varied fleet of trucks in a good working environment. An endorsed licence is preferred but not essential. You will need to be methodical and exacting, paying attention to detail. Good wages and conditions to the right person, commensurate with experience. Some on call/standby duty may be involved. Please contact Russell on 5688 1367 for more details. Resumés may be faxed to 5688 1580 or emailed to russell@stoitse.com.au

LEONGATHA BOWLS CLUB INC. LADIES SECTION

Annual General Meeting

Monday, March 29 10am AT CLUBROOMS

KORUMBURRA GUN CLUB INC. Reg. No. A0006988N

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING To be held at 10am Sunday, March 28 AT THE KORUMBURRA GUN GROUNDS President Leigh Cross 5664 3236

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garage sales Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, South Gippsland

Permanent Part time

TEACHERS OF

ACCOUNTS CLERK/BOOKKEEPER

Food Technology Health and Human Development LSL Replacement (July 12 - August 6) Part-time 0.6 Classroom Music Maternity Leave Replacement (May 31 - end of year) Part-time Can you demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school? Do you have strong ICT skills and an interest in eLearning? Then why not visit www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu. au and complete an application form? Written applications, including the names of three referees, should be submitted to the principal as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, April 16, 2010

(2 DAYS) 9am - 5.15pm Preston Rowe Paterson Valuers and Consultants are a leading provider of valuation and property consultancy services throughout Australia. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and professional accounts clerk. Duties for this varied and challenging position will include BAS preparation, invoicing, bank reconciliations, payroll, superannuation, accounts receivable and accounts payable. The successful applicant will have superior computer skills including MYOB, and an excellent phone manner. Applications close Thursday, April 1, 2010 The Managing Director Preston Rowe Paterson Suite 3 Powlett Arcade 33 McBride Avenue Wonthaggi, 3995

Permanent Part time / Job Share

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (2 DAYS) 9am - 5.15pm & 9.30am - 3pm Preston Rowe Paterson Valuers and Consultants are a leading provider of valuation and property consultancy services throughout Australia. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and professional administration officer. Duties for this varied and challenging position will include customer liaison, typing, data entry and all aspects of office administration. The successful applicant will have superior computer skills and an excellent phone manner. Applications close Thursday, April 1, 2010 The Managing Director Preston Rowe Paterson Suite 3 Powlett Arcade 33 McBride Avenue Wonthaggi, 3995

LEONGATHA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Cnr Bent & Turner Sts

CAR BOOT and GARAGE SALE Saturday, March 27 9am - 12pm Car Boot site $10 Light refreshments available Donations of suitable goods welcome Collection of goods for sale by arrangement Contact Chris Rump 5662 2107

MONSTER GARAGE SALE In aid of Cancer Council

RELAY FOR LIFE March 27

INSURANCE GROUP

Assistant Account Manager • Insurance Broking • South Gippsland • Attractive Salary including special benefits BJS Insurance Brokers prides itself on delivering superior risk management and insurance broking solutions. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a professional and motivated person to assist a Senior Account Manager with the day to day functions of the division within the brokerage. Key Responsibilities will include: • Renewal reviews with clients • Seek new business quotations from insurers • Assist with customer’s claims enquiries The ideal Candidate will have: • 2-3 years Insurance Broking Experience • Strong interpersonal skills • Thorough technical product knowledge • Tier 1 or 2 compliance Applications in writing or email to Linton Chapman, closing April 6, 2010 BJS Insurance Brokers (Gippsland) Pty Ltd, 129-131 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 Phone: 5671 3600 Email: Linton.chapman@bjsinsurancegroup.com.au

Careers with the YMCA!

Bursar / Finance Officer ❖ Are you an experienced and talented accountant / finance manager? ❖ Are you a committed Christian? ❖ Would you like the opportunity to become part of a small dynamic team? South Coast Christian College is located in Leongatha in picturesque South Gippsland, Victoria. We are seeking a suitably qualified administrator to manage the financial concerns of the College. This is a part time/full time opportunity. Experience in the educational sector is preferred, but not essential. The suitable applicant must: • Have experience in managing finances, developing and maintaining budgets and the use of accounting systems • Be able to work as an integral part of a small team. • Be a confident manager of staff. • Be able to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders including parents, financial institutions, government departments and other organisations. If this is you, then we would love to hear from you! Contact: South Coast Christian College for application pack, 101 Horn St, Leongatha 3953, (03) 5662 4355, email: enquiries@sccc.vic.edu.au Applications close 31/03/2010 Australian residents only need apply

Boost your career with YMCA Victoria. We’ll invest time and effort building your skills and con dence because we’re as interested in your career as you are! Join the team at South Gippsland SPLASH: Programs Coordinator/Director – Full Time ($44,473 - $50,673) The role requires a passion for the delivery of quality Aquatic and Health & Wellness programs and the leadership & development of staff teams. This diverse role forms an integral part of the management team who implement and deliver quality programs re ective of the local community. Aquatic Education Teachers – Casual ($20.29 - $21.23) Do you have a passion for the water? Love teaching essential life skills? SG SPLASH is seeking Aquatic Education Teachers who have a complete knowledge & understanding of all aspects of teaching swimming and water safety and hold current quali cations.

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5662 5911 Applications addressing key selection criteria close 26 March.

2 Hilton Court, Leongatha 8am start No early birds Household furniture & goods, pram, baby clothes & toys, books & bric-a-brac Easter Hamper Rafﬂe drawn on the day

MOVING OUT GARAGE SALE Saturday, March 27 36 Brown Street LEONGATHA 8am - 1pm No early birds Many, many cheap bargains Most items under $5, some make an offer, some free. Some furniture, clothing, bits and pieces. Something for everyone, new and old items available.

LEONGATHA: 5 A’Beckett Street, Saturday 27th, 9am - 2pm. Elec. goods and household items, all at low prices.

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KONGWAK MARKET

EXTRA CASH Earn between $100 and $300 while keeping ﬁt and meeting people Phone Margaret 5664 3260 www.homecare.com.au

Inside and out

167 Graham Street Wonthaggi

5672 3127

FOR SALE

0417 142 478 Jane

Second Chef (full time) Cook / 3rd year apprentice Chef (part time) 1st or 2nd year apprentice Chef (full time)

Scots Pioneer Church MARDAN SOUTH Sunday, March 28 2pm

For professional kitchen in a busy bistro. Permanent positions, good wages and conditions, committed to training, progressive management in a friendly team environment. Email your interest to info@tooradinsports.com.au or phone Rick on 5998 3499 for details.

John Smallman Long time Mardan resident

History of Mardan Music by Dorothy Warren and Hilary Harrison (resp. organ and flute

Tooradin and District Sports Club Find us on Facebook and the web. Applications close Monday, March 29, 2010.

EVERYONE WELCOME Afternoon tea served

GLASSES (men’s), between Ogilvy Street and hospital, Wednesday, March 17. Ph: 5662-2079.

public notices

Due to Good Friday THE LEONGATHA FOOTBALL CLUB

CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG

DISCO

28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH

will be brought forward one week NOW TO BE HELD ON

HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropratic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L

7.30pm till 11pm $10 Entry fee

1 Feedmaster Grain Crusher 1 Packo 10,000ltr Vat 1 Boumatic Vacuum Model BP-200 with silencer 40 Concrete Feed Troughs - $100 each or near offer 30 tonne Pellet Silo 1 Cleantec Teat Sprayer Unit Water troughs also Phone 0437 519 534 Leave a message

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CAVALIER King Charles Spaniel pups, 3 male Blenheims, vaccinated, vet checked, wormed. $500 (no papers). 5655-1608 or 0447-120061.

WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

Kongwak Market is a smoke free event

Kitchen Positions

FREE QUOTES

Sunday10am

Live music from 11am It's fun, come!

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SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS & SALES

Fabulous in all weather! Collectables, vintage, retro stuff, loads of designer and vintage clothes, haircuts (March 21), books, plants, gorgeous veg, wine, curry, coffee and more...

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for sale CARAVAN, Colt pop top, 2 berth, ex cond, light weight, can be towed by 2 litre car. Lots of extras. $7,500. Ph: 5664-2483 or 0409487666.

“NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER”

ERECT FENCING LEONGATHA

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST are invited for the Gippsland Rural Women Leading Change Reference Group The Rural Women Leading Change Program 2009-2011 provides opportunities for regional and rural women’s leadership and participation to build stronger and more resilient communities. The Gippsland Rural Women Leading Change Reference Group will advise and support the program. Meetings will be held quarterly. Membership is voluntary and reimbursement of some out-of-pocket expenses will be considered.

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Showgrounds Poultry Pavillion on Sunday, March 28, 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.

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SUNNYSIDE DISPERSAL & GIPPSLAND AUTUMN SPECIAL SALE Monday 29th March at 11.30am Warragul Selling Centre

Fabulous Holsteins

A/C Sunnyside, Jim & Jenny Watson, Poowong 20

Sensational Heifers due April to Waghu. Sired by AltaIce, Lheros, Lucente, AltaBoss, Jesther, Lionhart. Dams prod to 9542 litres 315kgs Prot 419 kgs Fat. Several registered.

Tremendous Young Cows all PTIC due Aug-Sept to AltaOutbound. These 1st lact cows calved Spring 09, still milking. Sired by AltaIce, Donante, Roy, Lucente, Hunter.

The above are the Final Dispersal of Sunnyside, are of outstanding quality, bred from many years of Corrective Mating Programmes. 23

Excellent freshly calved 21/2 yo heifers A/C Far Vista Holsteins, Bob Grumley, Newry. Sired by AltaIce, Dundee, Jannsen, Jonkheer, Jose, Jocko, Favour, Skyhawk, Okendo. Dams prod to 11,588 litres 344 Prot 360Fat A/C Hill Valley, Burn-Brae, Binginwarri & Tall Elms Holsteins

Twelve Foot Ninja Tash Parker Salubrious Birds of Song Innuendo Spookyﬁsh & more

Saturday, March 27, 2010 Strzelecki Highway Between Leongatha & Mirboo North $10 Tickets - available at the Gate Open @ 12 Noon - Close @ 6pm ALL AGES DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE FOOD, COFFEE, SOFT DRINKS AVAILABLE

CHICKENS, day old meat, 2kg in six weeks. Ph: 0414465238 or 5657-2233 between 10am and 6pm. DINING TABLE, large, antique baltic pine with turned legs, seats 8-10, $800. Ph: 5664-0004. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175 GOODS FOR SALE 1 slate billiard table 8x4 with solid wood top, suitable to use as a dinner table, includes all accessories, $500. 1 roll-top desk in solid pine stained walnut, good as new, $1,000. 1 adjustable high chair, colour blue/yellow, in perfect condition, $30. 1 metal framed futon with black cover sofa bed, $100. Ph: 5655-2356 or mob. 0418-991352. HARLEY DAVIDSON Superglide, 1997, custom tank, forward controls, twin disc front end, Badlander seat, excellent condition, 70,000km, EY122, $12,500 neg. 0417-367208.

SILAGE: Knifed, inoc, clover and rye, excellent quality, $66 inc. HAY: 5x4 from $38.50 inc. SMALL SQUARES: From $7.70 inc. Loch. Delivery available. Contact 0417532262. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. SOUTHDOWN, Poll Dorset, Border Leicester rams, flock registered, brucellosis accredited. Can deliver. $295 each. Ewes and lambs available. 56862699, 0428-356376. TIMBER - kiln dried blackwood, clear pine, silver wattle. Most sizes for furniture and craft. Also builder’s graded structural pine. Phone 5681-2261.

Inverloch Playgroup presents

BABY AND KIDS MARKET Sunday, March 28

9am - 1pm INVERLOCH COMMUNITY CENTRE Cnr Reilly & A’Beckett Sts Inverloch

Entry gold coin donation $15 per secondhand stall / $20 new Stall enquiries contact Janelle on 5674 3237

Autumn calving Reg. Holstein Heifers and Young Cows. Prod to 9956 litres 326kgs Prot 373kgs Fat. Class to VG. Dams prod to 10,264 litres 336kgs Prot 420kgs Fat. Features many of the Breeds leading families.

Absolutely an Outstanding Autumn Opportunity Catalogues Available please contact DLS Office 03 9338 9259 No Known JD - EBL Negative Terms are cash or cheque on day of Sale or settlement by your Agent - Letter of Introductions MUST be provided. Andrew Mackie 0419 595 932 Luke Russell 0408 313 815 Brian Leslie 0418 365 934

Ph: (03) 9338 9259 PO Box 462, Tullamarine Business Centre, Tullamarine VIC 3043 www.dairylivestockservices.com.au

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

FALCON BA MK2, 2004 model, dedicated gas, column auto, 3-seater, cruise, alloys, tradies bars, TGJ050. $10,000 ONO. Ph: 0437-176187.

FORD Falcon ute, SE, 2003, Flexiglass canopy, tinted glass allround, towbar, alloys, EC, SFY159, $14,000. Ph: 0428-646523.

FORD Falcon BA, 2002, dual fuel, lady owner, beautiful car, RWC, reg. TPH-925, $12,700 ONO. Ph: 5674-2693.

FORD Falcon wagon, 1993, EC, 360,000km, ONB747, CD player, 6 mths reg. RWC, $2,500 OBO. Ph: 5664-4231.

MAZDA Bravo ute, 1995, 4X2 on gas, manual, $4,300 ONO. NEJ849. Ph: 0427-034182.

MITSUBISHI Mirage, 2000, QNP203, VG cond., 1.5 lt auto, RWC, 111,000km, $5,500. Ph: 0407-329776, 0408-681251.

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FURNITURE: Parker, Noblett, Tessa, Chiswell, Moran, or any quality brand name used furniture. Phone Wendy on 0409-234482.

HAY, small square bales $6. Ph: 0407-687826. HEN HOUSES, fox proof, good quality, 6-8 chooks. The perfect henhouse. Ph: 5664-2443.

births

HOUSTON (Elliott) Katrina and Rob are thrilled to announce the arrival of Chance Lewis Houston (7lb) on March 13. Thanks to Dr Tim Linton and the midwives at Leongatha hospital.

MILLET STANDING, approx. 35 acres for baling only. Price neg. 0419155360 or 0417-990558. NSW red gum, split and delivered. 0412-486353 or 5664-9208.

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used machinery

HAY - small square bales, $8 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. 4,000 available now. Mardan, 5664-1320.

PUPPIES, purebred Labrador, parents on view, 2 golden, 5 black, ready in 3 weeks, $600 each. Ph: 0429-172484 or 56625871.

used vehicles

GENERATOR 8KVA, 15hp, digital, GX420, 30 ltr tank, remote control / electric key start / pull start, inc. battery, hour metre, wheels. Ideal for blackouts, power tools or farm. Still in box, under warranty, worth $3,500, sell $1,890. Can deliver. 0402551678.

HAY - new season oaten, small squares and 5x4 rounds. Top quality. Ph: 0438-056987.

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For more information and to request an information pack and application form, call Jeanette White, Department of Planning and Community Development Gippsland regional office in Traralgon on (03) 5174 7308 or email jeanette.white@dpcd.vic.gov.au. Applications close on 16 April 2010 at 5.00pm.

"Servicing South Gippsland"

livestock POULTRY and Cage Bird Auction at the Traralgon

CHAINSAW, Baumr-Ag, as new, new chain, $195. Ph: 0417-575033.

for sale RED HEELER pups, vet checked, vacc, $250 each. Ph: 5668-6357.

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HULLICK (Short) - To Sarah and Jason at Leongatha Hospital on March 3, 2010 a beautiful and healthy son, William Joseph. Baby brother for Charlee and Robert. Another grandchild for Lal and Brendon and Zena. All well.

McKENNA (Christensen) Rachael and Luke happily announce the safe arrival of Alister James on February 16 at Ferntree Gully. Precious baby brother for Giaan, 14 months. Darling new grandchild to be adored for Ralph and Jenni.

congratulations

C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S ELIZA on opening up your new salon, EJ Hair Design, Brumley Street, Leongatha. Best of luck. Love Mum, Dad, Renee, Mick, Melinda, Luke and Prue.

message of hope TO the Lord I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill. Psalm 3:4.

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

PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

MERLENE STRATTON Leongatha 5662 2574

engagements

LePAGE - MAGRO Faye and Charlie, together with Manual, would like to announce the engagement of Steph and Greg, 14/03/2010. WILSON - HILDER Glenice and Les, and Sue and Doug are pleased to announce the engagement of Kim and Tim on March 13, in Broome, W.A. Their address: PO Box 2701, Broome 6725.

in memoriam APPLEYARD - Lindsay Gordon. 29/3/94. It is autumn again, and your anniversary is near, Sixteen years have gone by, since we last saw you my dear. Some grandchildren have married and have children of their own, Some are recently engaged, and some sadly, you have not known. But we know you are looking down from above, watching over your family which you so dearly loved. Remembered every day. Dianne and family. JOHNSTON - Sonya 10/9/73 - 28/3/89. KENNEDY - Sarah 1/10/73 - 28/3/89. Today and always our family remember two beautiful girls taken from us too early. Coral, Terry, Angela, Penelope and Fraise.

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deaths CUNNINGHAM - Allan Leslie (Les). 25/10/1922 - 18/03/2010. Late of Prom View Lodge, Toora. Son of Allan James and Catherine May Cunningham (both dec.). Beloved husband of Kathleen (dec.). Loved stepfather of Barry and Pat Trotman, Mary and John (dec.) Lonsdale, Joan and Les Baldwin, Kathleen and Raymond Lynes. Cousin of Heather and Nicola Demaria and their children Gian, Alicia, Desiree, Antoinette. Pop of Richard, Michael and Russell; Amanda, Michelle, Nicole and Kimberley; Timothy, Daniel, Kingsley and Andrew; Katrina and Benjamin. Great Pop of Michael and Paris; Joshua, Daniel and Michael; Finley; and Paige. You are a loved member of our family and will always be remembered. GLASGOW - William Irvine (Bill). Passed away peacefully at Alchera House, Korumburra on March 18, 2010. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Joy. Beloved father of Julie and David, Robyn and Kevin, Peter and Julie. Loved grandfather of Ruth, Chris and Michelle, Daniel and Chohee; Tracey and Simon, Tim and Lydia, Shelley and Peter; Charlene. Grandpa Bill of Adele and Camille; Ash, Josh, Matthew, Ella, Christian, Siena, Ema and Sophia. We love you. Dearly beloved husband of Joy. So caring, so loving, so generous, so optimistic. Dearest memories of our loving father and grandfather. Julie, David, Ruth, Chris, Michelle, Daniel, Chohee, Adele and Camille. Dearest father of Robyn and Kevin. Dearly loved grandfather and Grandpa Bill of Tracey and Simon, Ash, Josh, Matthew and Ella; Tim and Lydia, Christian and Siena, Shelley and Peter, Ema and Sophia. Adored and looked up to by us all. His wisdom and gentle love will always be missed.

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Mirboo North Football and Netball 2010 Debutante Ball: 6th row: Vincenzo Manuele, Joshua Tree, Andrew Salinger, Jake Peters, Jordan Nelson, Lauchie Banks, Ben Henry, Lachlan Alexander. 5th row: Renee Thorpe, Rebecca Vickery, Monique Beamish, Gemma Lockie, Alice Pratt, Melanie Hannam, Louisa Pratt, Georgia van der Zalm. 4th row: Sam Embry, Matthew Dyke, Christopher Sanders, Brendan Brownscombe, Damian O’Brien, Ben Joustra, Zac Bastow, Kallum Nash. 3rd row: Rebecca Poole, Alexandra Mitchell-Watt, Cassie Sheen, Alex Sharman, Emily Bourke, Hayley Rogers, Mariska Cummaudo, Jacinta Castello, 2nd row: Jamie Robins, Blake Garood, Scott Elliott, Marcus Kratzat, Nicholas Kelly, Tauﬁq Tolsma. 1st row: Amy Miller, Amber Soplakow, Bianca Dubberley, Andreniki Gray, Kaitlyn Matthews, Emily Battersby. Ofﬁcial party: Norm DeSilva - Chaplain Mirboo North Schools, Sue DeSilva, Karen Lanyon - Principal Mirboo North Secondary College, Stephen Lanyon. Attendants: Mitchell Worsfold, Mikaeli Hilliar, Lucy Edmondson, Chris Mancarella.

deaths HALLORAN - Thomas. Passed away on March 15, 2010. Aged 83. Dearly loved father of Anne and John Kemper. Loved Pa of Steven and Melanie, Tanya, Ken and Emily, Paul, Katrina, Aaron, Ashlee and Tyler, Gary and Erin, Nicole and Zane, Laura, Dean, Brodie and Taylor, Matthew and Sarah. A shy, gentle man who lived for his family. Loved by us all. Rest in peace Dad.

funerals CUNNINGHAM - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Allan Leslie (Les) Cunningham will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, commencing at 2pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery. Paul & Margaret Beck HANDLEY FUNERAL SERVICES Leongatha Korumburra 5662-2717 Member AFDA GLASGOW - The Funeral Service for the late Mr William Irvine (Bill) Glasgow will be held at the Uniting Church, Korumburra on Wednesday, March 24 2010, commencing at 10.30am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Korumburra Cemetery. All ex-service personnel and Legatees are respectfully invited to attend. Paul & Margaret Beck HANDLEY FUNERAL SERVICES Leongatha Korumburra 5662-2717 Member AFDA

Hollywood theme for Mirboo North deb SOME 22 debutantes were presented at the Mirboo North Football Netball Club Debutante Ball at the Kernot Hall last Friday night, March 19. Trained by Sharon Jessop of Sale

the debutantes learned six dances for the ball during their eight week training session, with the parents coming in for a special session to learn a dance. Deb co-ordinator Jan Koene said the parents’ training session on Sunday March 14 proved a lot of fun and

the kids had a ball. The Hollywood themed hall decoration and stage set was handled by Kathy Dunsmuir and parents. Regina Dudek, who lost her home in the Boolarra and Mirboo North bushﬁres created all the ﬂowers for the debs.

Inverloch opens its heart FIFTEEN ladies from the ﬁre devastated community of St Andrews travelled to Inverloch last Friday, March 19 to enjoy a social day and luncheon. The event was coordinated by members of the Inverloch YMCA Living Longer Living Stronger program. As organisers Lyn Shaw and Gerry Heffernan explained to The Star, the occasion arose out of an article in a Melbourne newspaper last year about the community of St Andrews, near Kinglake. The St Andrews area saw 67 properties burnt out and 12 people killed in the ﬁres of February 7, 2009. The women of St Andrews formed a support group called The Black Belt and their work has since been recognised with an International Women’s Day Award. “We took the article

to our gym and thought it would be a good idea to invite them to Inverloch,” Mrs Shaw said. “They couldn’t make it in November so we asked them what we could do. They said that without stoves, could they have some Christmas baking. “We set about cooking Christmas cakes, shortbreads, mince pies and the like and some 60 tins were delivered to the

women of St Andrews. “We rescheduled the lunch and visit to Inverloch in March and were delighted to have 14 ladies here for a visit and lunch. “I think this may be just the start of things and we hope one day to visit them in their communities.” Mrs Shaw also praised a number of Inverloch groups for coming on

board. “The yacht club donated its clubrooms for the lunch, the Rotary club donated $200, the Lions Club $100 and Dom at the supermarket provided us with cooked chickens. “After lunch we had some games and activities. The ladies were so pleased with our generosity. It was a really good day and they loved Inverloch.”

United team: part of the Inverloch team of helpers, from left, Lois McMahon, Jenny Geary, Lyn Shaw, Carmel Stewart, and Glenys Warren.

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’Gatha kids shine at states A TEAM of 19 athletes represented the Leongatha Little Athletics Club at the Victorian state championships at Olympic Park in Melbourne last weekend.

Ready to go: Thomas Stampton in the yellow HPV.

Power of legs FORMER Leongatha Primary School students competed at the Wonthaggi Energy Innovation Festival on the weekend. The students were in Grade 6 last year and raced two human powered vehicles in the grand prix, which went from noon to 10pm on Saturday and then 6am until noon on Sunday. Each team had eight people.

Go team: Ashley Newton and Jorja Markley.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

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Competing against the best young athletes from around the state, the entire Leongatha team performed admirably with great determination, sportsmanship and ability. Many recorded personal bests and reached the ﬁnals of their respective events, and four young athletes featured among the medals. Eleanor Patterson took gold in the Under 14 girls’ high jump with a 1.66m jump, Wes Graeme took silver in the Under 12 boys’ high jump with a 1.53m leap, Ruby Martin took silver in the Under 9 girls’ 70m with an 11.31-second sprint and Robyn Byrne took home two bronze medals in the Under 14 girls’ triple jump (10.45m) and long jump (4.98m). Other results from the championships are as follows: Ruby Martin: U9G 200m (fourth, 32.26sec), 100m (sixth, 15.92sec), Triple Jump (11th, 7.31m). Jack Stockdale: U10B Shotput (12th, 7.86m). Shannon Mellings: U10G 70m (sixth, 11.23sec), 200m (11th, 32.08sec), 100m (12th, 15.83sec).

Sara Riseley: U10G High Jump (10th, 1.15m). Tim Sauvarin: U11B 400m (10th, 1.09.41mins). Christine Byrne: U11G 70m (fourth, 10.48sec), 100m (sixth, 14.85sec), Long Jump (13th, 4.00m). Wes Graeme: U12B Long Jump (fourth, 4.84m), Triple Jump (17th, 9.21m). Julian Patterson: U12B High Jump (fifth, 1.45m), Javelin (fifth, 30.13m), 80m Hurdles (15th, 14.50sec). Shane Byrne: U12B 70m (fourth, 9.73sec), 200m (seventh, 28.86sec), Javelin (eighth, 27.54m). Ben Green: U12B: Discus (21st, 18.06m). Georgia Riseley: U12G High Jump (fourth, 1.40m). Mitchell Green: U14B Discus (sixth, 31.36m), Shotput (11th, 8.62m). Robyn Byrne: U14G 100m (sixth, 13.41sec), 200m (seventh, 27.10sec). Olivia Cope: U14G 1500m Race Walk (fifth, 8.32.08mins). Michael Green: U15B: Shotput (15th, 10.00m), Discus (12th, 33.72m). Kodie Spokes: U15B Shotput (fourth, 12.54m), 100m (19th, 12.85sec). Rachel O’Loughlin: U15G Triple Jump (12th, 9.59m), 100m (17th, 14.16sec), Long Jump (20th, 4.09m). Lauren Goldie: U15G Javelin (fifth, 29.48m), Shotput (16th, 7.90m), Discus (15th, 23.20m).

Ruby Martin: after winning silver in the Under 9 girls’ 70m.

Gold: Eleanor Patterson celebrates her victory in the Under 14 girls’ high jump.

Wonthaggi Little Athletics FIFTY athletes competed at the final event for the season at last Wednesday’s twilight meet. There was one club record equalled on the night by perennial record breaker Dallas Loughridge in the Under 6 girls discus. Club presentation night will be at the Wonthaggi Power Football Club rooms at 6.30pm on Wednesday, April 14. The committee asks that each family bring a plate of supper to share on the night. Ten Wonthaggi little athletes represented their club at the Little Athletics State Championships at Olympic Park last weekend. They competed in 19 events, with eight making finals and ten top ten finishes. Eleven-year-old Declan Ryan from Phillip Island was the star of the weekend taking the silver medal in the Under 11 boys 1500metres. Declan’s time of 5.04.11 smashed his own club record for the distance. Other results: Samantha Davis: U14 Girls: Shot Put, 7th, 8.07M. High Jump: 9th, 1.40M. Javelin: 11th, 20.07M. Discus: 4th, 31.56M ( PB ). Ciara Ryan: Under 10 girls: 70 metres heat: fourth, 11.53 sec. 100 metres heat: third, 15.82. Brodie Anderson: Under 10 boys: 800 metres heat: seventh, 2.43.98 (PB). 800 metres final: 10th, 2.51.31. Sadie Plumb: Under 14 girls: 800 metres heat: sixth, 2.24.66 ( PB, record ). 800 metres final: 2.22.89 (PB, record). 1500 metres final: seventh, 4.58.91 (PB, record). javelin: 24th, three no throws. Pat Ryan: Under 15 boys: shot put: ninth, 11.83m. discus: fourth, 44.29m. Jade Dalton: Under 12 girls: javelin, 15th, 15.92m. Declan Ryan: Under 11 boys: 1500 metres final: second, 5.04.11( PB, record ). high jump: 16th, 1.25m. Nicole Davis: Under 12 girls: discus: 19th, 17.90m. shot put: 17th, 8.26m. Sandra Plumb: Under 14 girls: 300 metre hurdles heat: fifth, 56.32. Taylah Cook: Under 9 girls: 400 metres heat: fourth, 1.16.48 (PB, record ). 400 metres final: seventh, 1.18.96.

Rider’s ready: the Murray to Moyne cycling event is on again! A group of South Gippslanders will be travelling to Swan Hill this Friday to embark on a 500km ride to Port Fairy. They are raising money for the Gippsland Southern Health Service. If you see them in your travels you may like to donate for their cause. Pictured traning on Sunday are Neil White, Les Cruikshank, Mark Bensley, Peter Lewis, Tony Giles, Merv Mee, Kerry Pritchard, Brenda Maclean, Melinda Martin, Rob James, Felicity Castellan, and Steve Wilson. Absent Michael Malone, Peter and Faye Walker.

Graeme Arnup goes for the hoop at Wonthaggi TREVOR White was a happy captain on Wednesday. His team played two games at Wonthaggi, losing the morning match, 63 hoops to 40 but winning their ﬁrst match this season in the afternoon, 60 – 38. Our lawns are closed at the moment for major renovations but members are out playing tournaments. Sandra Birch won the Morwell tournament, Thelma Arnup and Sandra Birch played at Ballarat, and Thelma is playing at Shepparton at Easter.

Winning team: The Leongatha golf/croquet team (back row from left) Graeme Arnup, Trevor White, Pearl White and Maryann Kinnish. (Front row) Jennie Milligan, Elvie Olden, Merry DysonHolland.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - PAGE 47

Leongatha golf

A BRILLIANT round of 72 for David Poulton gave him a victory in A Grade with a 67 net score, and also put him into the lead for the club championship, two strokes ahead of defending champion Michael Thomas. These two appear to be playing head to head for this year’s championship, with Ben Matthews the next best seven shots back. Recently joined member Shane Law tasted early success with a win in B Grade for his score of 89-20-69. Dave Bethune scored 10227-75 to win C Grade. Daryl Matthews was nearest the pin winner. Down the line balls: B. Hutton, J. Smith, M. Stubbs 70; M. Thomas, A. Monahan, S. Connors, T. Steer, T. Poulton 71; B. Matthews, R. Williams, D. Hanna, I. Barlow 72; R. Hayes, K. Wardle 73. Progress scores from other grades: A Minor sees

Jon Smith (162) ahead of Michael Westaway (165) and Russell Williams (167). In B Grade, Daryl Matthews and Alan Monahan share the lead on 173, just one shot ahead of Rod Brown on 174. C Grade also has joint leaders in Kevin Castwood and Denis Hanna on 182, with Gordon Morrison on their heels at 183. Rick Balazo will be hard to catch as he holds a seven stroke lead over Noel Johnson and Henry Sedelies.

Tuesday Steve Fisher had a reasonable front nine, but caught ﬁre on the back nine when he went from square to +5, and a strong win in A Grade. Les Newton played ﬁne golf to take out B Grade with +4. Jack Curtis (14th) and Grant McRitchie (16th) were the nearest the pin winners. Ball winners: G. McRitchie +4, J. Cummins,

Korumburra TUESDAY, March 16 - stableford (30 played). Winner: David Gow (14) 42 pts. Saturday, March 20 - stroke (third round men’s championships), (66 played). Winners: A Grade - Steve Rose (13) Gross 78 net 65; B Grade - Roger Hamill (17) gross 81 net 64. C Grade - Norm Alger (23) gross 88 net 65. Sunday March 21 – stroke (ﬁnal round men’s championships), 41 played. Winners: A Grade - Leigh Sharp (12) gross 83 net 71; B Grade – Peter Vanagtmaal (16) gross 86 net 70; C Grade – Brad Perks (31). Club championships March 13, 14, 20 and 2 (four rounds). Scratch winners: club champion/A Grade scratch: Tim O’Neill (5) gross 299. B Grade scratch champion: Steve Rose (13) gross 339. C Grade scratch champion: Roger Hamill (17) gross 343. D Grade scratch champion: Trevor Humphrey (22) gross 380. Senior scratch champion: Chris Clements (6) gross

R. McCann, K. Finney, E. Poole +3; I. Sutherland, F. Smedley +2; B. Hutton, J. Smith, D. Vorwerg +1.

Thursday An Irish fourball, not quite on St Patrick’s Day, and the winning team with 90 points was Peter Morris, Peter Hobson, Dave Bethune and Al Briggs. The best two scores on each hole were counted. Bruce Clark and Neil Mackenzie were nearest the pin winners. Ball winners: T. Steer, B. Phillips, M. Street, C. Manley 88; J. Curtis, N. Smith, B. Gibson, G. Alexander 87; J. Renwick, B. Cathie, H. Goodman, A. Hawkins 86. A ﬁnal round of the championships will be played on Saturday, with the leading players in each grade drawn to play together. The Websters’ chicken and Easter egg day will be held on Sunday.

326. Junior scratch champion: Blayke Spokes (19) gross 378. Scratch runners-up: A Grade: Steve Bromby (5) gross 304. B Grade: John Little (13) gross 345. C Grade: Mick Belvedere (17) gross 358. D Grade: Travis Jones (25) gross 384. Seniors: Leigh Sharp (12) gross 333. Juniors: Travis Jones (25) gross 384. A Grade handicap: Tim O’Neill (5) net 279. B Grade handicap: Steve Rose (13) net 287. C Grade handicap: Roger Hamill (17) net 275. D Grade handicap: Bradley Perks (32) net 275. Seniors handicap: Roger Hamill (17) net 275. Junior handicap: Bradley Perks (32) net 275. Ladies Wednesday, March 17 – stableford, (20 played). Winners: Div 1: Barb Wood (25) 41 points; Div 2: Marg Barton (32) 36 points; Saturday, March 20 – stableford (12 played) Winner: Maisie Whelan (31) 34 points.

Bowls invitation day THE Korumburra Bowling Club held their invitation day earlier this month. Twenty-six teams from South Gippsland and suburban Melbourne enjoyed perfect bowling conditions and a friendly day of catching up with old and new friends Winners were Jenny McVeigh and Shirley Martin with runners-up Joanna Lomagno and Jan McLaren.

On the day: Korumburra Bowls Club president Mary Wrench (right) with Marg Allott and Latna from Port Welshpool.

Inverloch bowls OUR March triples held last Thursday attracted a field of 28 teams. This day was sponsored by Retirement and Wealth Planners, who were represented by John Murdica, one of the principals of that firm, who presented the prizes to the winning teams. The club extends to John their sincere thanks for his generous support. After one game of 14 ends and two of 12 ends, there were four threegame winners, but taking first prize with 58 points was the Leongatha team of P. Bolge (ld), W. Fisher (2nd) and R. Trotman (sk). Runners-up with

57 points was the local team of A. Baines (ld), K. McIntosh (2nd) and P. Shaw (sk). It is interesting to note that the runners-up won 11 of the game’s 12 ends including seven shots on the last end of their last game. The lucky drawn card prize went to the team of B. Phillipson, R. Barlow and J. Madden. Another drawn card won sponsors caps and that winning team was G. Elliot, K. Laurie and G. Johnson. Last Saturday there was mixed bowls and only a small ﬁeld of 16 players played two games of fours. At the end of play there were no two-

Inverloch ladies bowls

Men’s presentation night: Athol Worthy (captain), Blayke Spokes (junior champion), Tim O’Neill (club champion / A Grade scratch), Roger Hamill (C Grade champion), Chris Clements (senior champion) and Ian Gibson (president). Absent: Steve Rose (B Grade champion) and Trevor Humphrey (D Grade champion).

Welshpool golf TUESDAY’S barbecue nine hole event was won by Keith Lear 22 points. Balls down the line: Brian MacPherson and Don Harris 21. Achievers award: Fred Klaassen. Nearest the pin: 8th Stan Walker. Pub points: Pier Port 11.2, Port Albert 13.14, Welshpool 14.66, Toora 21.50. Other scores: Chris Bailey 18, Stan Walker, Kenny Hobbs and Phil Janson 16, Jim Roberts and Bill Matthews 15. Friday’s chicken run winner was Merv Lowe 19 points. Balls down the line: Jackie Lamb and Pappy Pope 17, Kay Mines 16 on countback. Nearest the pin: 16th Trish Latch. Other scores: Keith Lear, Chris Bailey and Earle Fischer all 16, Trish Latch 15, Harry Mines and Kerry Jans 14, Pat Carroll and Ken Hallett 13. Saturday’s 18 hole stroke was a momentous day. A new record score was made by Chris Bailey with a 67 gross net 62. The record stood for 16 years by

David Mitchell with a 71. Congratulations Chris, as you bogeyed two of the last four holes. Ladies winner: Norma Stoitse 69 net. Balls down the line: Bob Wiggins 66 net, Pappy Pope 68. Nearest the pins: Norma Stoitse 6th, Pappy Pope 17th. Other scores: Rod Walker 69, also Len Wood and Alan Hayes, Pat Carroll 71, Di Walker and Brian MacPherson 73. Sunday’s monthly medal winner was Harry Mines 64 net. Balls down the line: Brian MacPherson and Keith Lear 67. Nearest the pins: Harry Mines 8th, Keith Lear 15th. Putting: Brian MacPherson 26. Other scores: Joe Paynting 68, Craig Brown and Rod Walker 71, Gary Brown and Merv Lowe 77. Next Sunday ﬁrst round championships. Note: next Saturday March 27 Welshpool Recreation Reserve Ambrose Golf Day, shotgun start. Our captain, Bob Wiggins teamed up with Max Wood in the Woorayl tournament, and were runners-up in the 4BBB stableford event. Well done.

LAST week got off to a good start with our invitation fours on Monday, March 15. The day was a great success and all played well. The meal was beautiful, thanks to Bev Kurrle and her many helpers. Waiters, Brian Phillipson and Frank Kurrle did a marvellous job. Thanks to the tournament secretary, Dorothy Gilﬁllan, and the match committee for a job well done. Thanks also to sponsors Bendigo Community Bank and Stockdale and

Ditch to ditch: 13 teams give it a go. game winners and the winner was decided on shots up. The winning four with four shots up were M. Parks (ld), H. Rainer (2nd) - a visitor from Bundoora, G. Dunlop (3rd) and R. Delahoy (sk). Runners-up with three shots up were E. Treadwell (ld), R. Huntley (2nd), J. Bateman (3rd) and M. Yates (sk). Over the next week or so our number two green is to undergo a major renovation. Our greenkeeper, Kieran feels this work is important to correct the surface and bring it up to the standard of the tift dwarf surface on green one, which is now

Leggo. We had six, three game winners. The winning team from Bairnsdale, were Heather Lindsay, Sandra Snow, Sue Middleton and Lyn Johnson on 54 points. Runners-up on 51 points with 25 shots were Iris Donohue, Joan Burns, Jenny Kellow and Pam Winthrup, from Wonthaggi. Best last game went to the SGDLBA team of Joy Hargreaves (association president), Enid Johnson, Helen Twite and Carol Hughes. Ditch to ditch was won by Bec Woolley from Warragul and E.

a credit to Kieran. A recent innovation to our clubrooms is the installation of a very attractive sponsors board, displaying the names of our many generous sponsors. It is positioned on the wall opposite the main entrance door and it instantly draws your attention, which is great from our sponsors point of view. Those responsible for this board deserve a big pat on the back. Our men are reminded of their section’s annual general meeting to be held on Monday, March 29 at 7.30pm in our club rooms.

Harrott from Yinnar. Wednesday, March 17, was monthly triples sponsored by Slice of Paradise. They had 24 ladies play three games of 10 ends. We only had one, three game winner and that was Molly Treadwell, aptly supported by Dorothy Gilﬁllan and Yvonne Kee. Runners-up were Carol Hughes, Peg Brook and Pam Sutcliffe. The Friday night meal was a great success as usual, with everyone enjoying a lovely meal.

Runners-up from Wonthaggi: Pam Winthrup, Jenny Kellow, Joan Burns, Iris Donohue, Veronica Muir Inverloch president, and the sponsors at the Inverloch Bowling Club invitation fours.

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Leongatha WEDNESDAY, March 17 saw a small field of only 12 bowlers take to the greens in a twogame triples. The winners on the day were Frank Filomeno, David Dunkley and Jack Rayson on two wins plus 23. Runners-up were Ray McGannon, David Bee and Tas Haywood on one win minus three. Sponsors for the day were South Gippsland Quarries, and the club thanks them for their valued support. Saturday, March 20 saw a field of 20 players in a pairs event, with the winners the club’s C Grade 2009/10 champion at his best, Bob Young and Peter Bolge on two wins plus 14. The runners-up were Frank Filomeno and Tas Haywood who gave the winners a real fright with two wins plus 13. The sponsors were South Gippsland Quarries, and again the club thanks them for their valued support. Sunday, March 21 saw the Regent Caravans affiliated triples tournament take place in at times some windy conditions and the occasional heavy, short shower which during the day tested all bowlers. Regent Caravans’ representative, Keith Martin, was again on hand with a display cara-

Buffalo indoor WEDNESDAY, March 17, saw 16 players on a warm night, with four teams, four in each team. In fourth (LLL), skipper Graeme Tobias, Carolyn Benson, Jim Atkins and Lee

van and it was overheard that some bowlers would have preferred the comfort of the caravan than the elements on the greens. Due to several teams withdrawing prior to the day, there was not a full field, however this did not take anything away from the standard of bowls on the day. The club again thanks Regent Caravans for their very valuable support in these tournaments, and there is one more to come and on Sunday, April 17, the affiliated fours. Results for the day: Winners: Don Schuback, Lindsay Burton (Sale) and John Hall (Leongatha) on three wins plus 31. This is the same team who won this event last year, well done. Runners-up: Glenda Trotman, Russell Trotman and Bill Fisher (Leongatha) on three wins plus 22. Well done to the good guys. Third: Leongatha combination of Fred Sauvarin, Brian Turner and Barry Davidson on three wins plus five. Fourth: Leongatha combination of Peter and Pam Kennedy with Wayne Walker on two wins and a draw plus 14. Best last game winners on plus 11 was the Hastings team led by Ron Pickersgill. Reminders: Wednesday, March 24 will see the affiliated triples in action, with a 9.30am start.

Armstrong. Third (WLL), skipper Ian Benson, Joyce Occhipinti, Peter Heldens and Charlie Tumino. Second (LWW), skipper Toni Heldens, Glenys Pilkington, Ron Gloster and Rod McConchie. First (WWW),

skipper Sebastian Terranova, Rob Armstrong, Joe Occhipinti and Mary Tumino. The best ﬁrst game Sebastian 6-5, second Toni 127, third Toni 16-1. We hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

Korumburra

Regent winners: John Hall (from Leongatha), Keith Martin (from Regent Caravans), Lindsay Burton and Don Schuback (from Sale Bowls Club) at Leongatha Bowls Club.

Dumbalk indoor ON Monday, March 15, 13 players competed in three games of eight ends. The winners were Sebastian Terranova (skipper), Carol Muller and Jim Atkins

Loch & District THE last of the twilight sessions for this season was played on Wednesday evening, with the winners Geoff Barber, Peter Stebbings, Jack Thomas and Shirley Turton. Thank you to those members who organised Wednesday evenings for this season. On Thursday the ladies held their president’s invitation day. This day has been sponsored for us for the past 20 seasons by Dan Dykhuizen, ably assisted by his wife Ann. We appreciate Dan’s woodworking skills in producing so many beautiful items of supreme quality for us over this period and we also appreciate Ann for supplying so many lovely extras and hope to enjoy their sponsorship in the future. Although Dan is now in his 90s, his hands are still steady and his skill is unsurpassed. This year the winning team was from Port Welshpool (M. McDonald, L. Greaves, L. McLaine and M. Allot). The runners-up were from Koo

with three wins. The runners-up were Robert Matthies (skipper), Peter Heldens and Morrie Parry with one win and minus two shots.

Wee Rup (P. Gray, M. Masters, J. Mortimer and L. Bysouth). The best ends last game went to the Warragul team (B. Woolley, M. van Vugt, M. Evison and F. Young). First touchers went to A. Green (Phillip Island), J. Allen Dalye (San Remo), J. Fuller and G. Emmerson (Leongatha). L. Wheeler of Foster won the basket of goodies donated by Ann. The catering ladies looked after everyone especially well, and thanks go to the men for preparing the green, the match committee for running the day, and to all who helped in setting up the clubhouse. Some guests were backing up from two hard days on the greens competing in the association pairs and fours, so we were pleased that they made the effort to support our day. On Saturday, presidents Geoff and Margaret hosted their day of appreciation for all members. A lovely afternoon on the green followed by a sumptuous spread was enjoyed by all.

Meeniyan Pairs winning team: Barbara Dyke, SGDLBA President Joy Hargreaves and Leonie Hanks.

Association pairs and fours LAST Tuesday, March 16, and Wednesday, March 17 saw the association pairs and fours held at Inverloch Bowling Club. Mother and daughter combination of Dulcie Mortlock and Jenny Roffey, together with Ann Horstra and Lucy Vignocchi from Foster, won the ﬁnal of the association fours. This was a closely fought game against the Inverloch team of Ivy Sheppard, Joy Brown, Robyn Dennis and Cynthia Hensley. Foster got off to a good start, but Inverloch didn’t give up and fought their way back with Foster winning by ﬁve shots.

The association pairs were also held on the same two days. The ﬁnal was played between Meeniyan and Korumburra, with the formidable team of Leonie Hanks and Barbara Dyke from Meeniyan defeating the Korumburra team of Jenny McVeigh and Shirley Martin by seven shots. Well done to all the teams that participated and many thanks to Keiran Gardiner, greenkeeper, and the Inverloch Bowling Club for the use of their greens.

WEDNESDAY March 17 social bowls winners were Poppy Terrill-Graeme, Rex Collins and Doreen Meikle. Ron Gloster won the lucky draw. Friday March 19 was our pairs tournament which was sponsored by Murray Goulburn. There were four three games winners with the runners-up award going to Ray McGannon (Leongatha) and Russ Thorson. The winners were Peter Williams (Foster) and Dudley Harrison. That evening some 150 people enjoyed the Davo Show, a joint bowls club and MDU club night presented at the MDU clubrooms. Special thanks to Bob and Poppy for their organisation. Special congratulations to Leonie Hanks and Barbara Dyke who were the winners of the South Gippsland Association pairs event in two day of play last week. This was Leonie’s second win in this event. Members are reminded that it is the Loch visit to Meeniyan on Sunday March 28 with a 10am start. Burgie Memorial Day, which was washed out recently has been rescheduled for Wednesday April 7 with a 10am start (note time change). This will be folowed at 2.30pm by the presentation of Ian Dewar’s super veteran badge. Afternoon tea for both these events.

Buffalo indoor

Fours winning team: SGDLBA president Joy Hargreaves, Jenny Roffey, Ann Horstra, Lucy Vignocchi and Dulcie Mortlock.

WEDNESDAY, March 17, saw 16 players on a warm night, with four teams, four in each team. In fourth (LLL), skipper Graeme Tobias, Carolyn Benson, Jim Atkins and Lee Armstrong. Third (WLL), skipper Ian Benson, Joyce Occhipinti, Peter Heldens and Charlie Tumino. Second (LWW), skipper Toni Heldens, Glenys Pilkington, Ron Gloster and Rod McConchie. First (WWW), skipper Sebastian Terranova, Rob Armstrong, Joe Occhipinti and Mary Tumino. The best ﬁrst game Sebastian 6-5, second Toni 12-7, third Toni 16-1. We hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

Receiving an honourable mention was the team of Brendan McNamara, Kath Moss, Bev Bowcher and Alan Provis. The runners-up were Val Kennedy, Chas Hodge and Finlay Luke, with the winners Peter Stebbings, Jean Kirk, Gay Garry and president Geoff Barber. A bouquet was presented to president Margaret from the ladies. There are some club games to be completed over the next couple of weeks; some on Saturday, March 27 and ladies pairs ﬁnal on Tuesday, March 30. Our combined presentation night will take the form of a meal provided by the social committee, to be followed by the presentations. This will be on Friday evening, April 23 commencing at 6.30 for 7pm. Names please for catering purposes. The annual meetings for ladies (April 29 at 10am) and for the men (May 10 at 7.30pm) need your nominations and your attendance.

Fish Creek THERE will be no more bowls at Fish Creek until the new green is put in at the end of this month. A good working bee has been taking the top off with guidance from Rob Staley (who has made a little cutter to save bending backs) and green keeper Duillio Stefani, with about another ﬁve or six to roll the top up into the required lengths. All our club championships have ﬁnished and winners were singles - Rod McKenzie, 100 up - Andy Kerr, 21 up - a new bowler, Jack Lindeman, men’s pairs - Andy Kerr and Dave Christie, mixed pairs - Ian McLean and Diane Buckland. Our main functions to follow are the presentations on casserole night, April 30 at 6.30pm, the AGM on May 6 at 7.30pm, the ladies AGM on Wednesday April 21 at 10am and the SGBA presentation night on Friday May 7 at 6.30pm. We had decided to reform our indoor bowls teams and our opening night is Tuesday March 30 at 7pm.

Korumburra parlor Results, March 18 Kookaburras 21 drew with Pretenders 21; Battlers 20 d Kardella 19; The Burra 21 d VRI 17; Sicilians – bye. Midway season ladder Pretenders ...............................20 Sicilians ...................................20 The Burra ...............................18 VRI ..........................................16 Battlers ....................................16 Kardella ....................................12 Kookaburras .............................10

The club`s indoor bias bowls group played on Monday, March 15. First team - Charlie Tumino, Andrew Hanks, Joanna Lomagno and Ashley Van Duffelen with two wins and 19 shots up. Second - Joyce Occhipinti, Connie

Occhipinti, Mary Tumino and Val Rudd with one win and one shot down. Third - Ross Lomagno, Rob Armstrong, Michael Mathews and Geoff McCord with one win and 11 shots down.

Dumbalk indoor ON Monday, March 15, 13 players competed in three games of eight ends. The winners were Sebastian Terranova (skipper), Carol Muller and Jim Atkins with three wins. The runners-up were Robert Matthies (skipper), Peter Heldens and Morrie Parry with one win and minus two shots.

MONDAY evening was the annual competition match between Korumburra and Leongatha corporate bowlers. With six rinks from each group, an enjoyable evening was had by all. After ten ends, the ‘Burra Traders were clear winners, retaining the challenge shield for the fourth year. A feature of the night was that the lights were switched on. Hopefully they will be utilised more often for evening games. On Tuesday and Wednesday six of our ladies competed in the SGDLBA fours and pairs competition, with both teams winning on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Foster defeated the Korumburra fours team of Debbie Williams, Jan McLaren, Mary Wrench and Joanna Lomagno, who did not progress further. The pairs team of Jenny McVeigh and Shirley Martin defeated Port Welshpool in the morning after a close game. The afternoon ﬁnal was between the ‘Burra and Meeniyan, and was another excellent game, with Meeniyan running out winners. All six ladies are to be congratulated on their games, especially those played on Wednesday in very windy conditions. Thanks to those who came both days to cheer the ladies on. We appreciated your support. There were 15 on the greens at home and after two games, the winners were Bev Button, Mae Harris, Vera Sund and Bruce Anderson. The men were back on the greens on Thursday with a good roll-up. After three games, the winners with three wins and 19 shots were David Goodridge and Hugo Paradiso (another of our new bowlers). The drawn card went to Ken Cecil and Ray Fox. After happy hour, a well attended meeting was held to discuss our new constitution. Thanks to Ron Williams, John and Jenny McVeigh for your work on the revision of same. Saturday’s winners were Keith Button and Don MacKay with 12 shots up. Members were saddened to learn of the passing of dedicated life member of the club, Bill Glasgow. Joining in 1969, Bill became president in 1973/74, served on many committees, was a pennant skipper in Division 1, ﬂags club champion 1992/93, men’s pairs 1990/91 with Ron Hutton, 1995/96 with Bob Snooks, and mixed pairs with Mary Wrench 1997/98. Unfortunately, ill health had curtailed his bowling in later years. To the Glasgow family, our deepest sympathy on the passing of Bill. The Keith March family day was held on Sunday and was a great day for the club. With 12 teams, with two members and two non members, much laughter was had and players showed great aptitude to the game. After two games, the runners-up were Mikaela Dean, Margaret and Peter Goad. The winners were Helena Craig, Margaret Brown and Shirley Martin. Thank you to Keith and Judith for a great day. Dates to remember: Good Friday is our annual Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal day. Bowls in the afternoon. Easter Saturday’s event will be our annual threes of two members and a visiting bowler. The annual general meetings for both men and ladies will be held at the end of April.

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Young swimmers star at MSAC IN a best ever performance the South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club had 14 swimmers qualify for the All Junior Finals at the prestigious Victorian Country All Junior Competition held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on March 13 and 14. Jacob Kiley, Amy Robertson, Courtney Teakle, William Sciberras, Imogen Kaye-Helmot, Lochie Nunn, Bowen Gough, Molly Edwards, Lauren Robertson, Matthew Lowe, Oliver Bates, Rhett Boscombe-Hill, Charlee Gough, and Beau VanAgtmaal can all proudly say that they are in the top group of swimmers in their respective age groups in country Victoria. The best swimmers from across Victoria competed at the esteemed event to determine the fastest swimmer in each stroke and age group. Just qualifying for the event is extremely difﬁcult, with only the fastest ﬁve swimmers from each region making it through to swim at the competition.

Making the task to qualify even more challenging is the fact that the South Gippsland Bass swimmers had to progress through the Gippsland region, which is the strongest country swimming region in Victoria. Although a relatively small club, South Gippsland Bass had 14 swimmers qualify for individual events, which is a tremendous achievement. South Gippsland Bass’s results were outstanding over the two days, with seven swimmers going on to qualify for the final 10. Newcomer to the club, Amy Robertson swam a fantastic personal best time to finish sixth in the 10-year-old girls breaststroke final. Another relative newcomer to the world of competitive swimming Lochie Nunn, had an outstanding day, finishing with a gold medal in the boys 11-years 50m breaststroke. Imogen Kaye-Helmot also made the final and finished sixth, smashing two seconds off her previous best time in the girls 11-year-old butterfly. Eleven-year-old Bowen Gough also had a fantastic competition, wining gold in the boys 11-year-old

freestyle and a bronze medal in the backstroke. After narrowly missing medals last year, Rhett Boscombe-Hill showed great determination and speed, winning a bronze medal in the boys 13-year-old backstroke in a fantastic personal best time. In a very tough field with nationally qualified swimmers,14-year-old male Beau Van Agtmaal finished sixth in both the breaststroke and freestyle in close finishes and with personal best times. Charlee Gough, 14 years, finished the season in exceptional form winning three medals for the day in her three events, a silver medal in the backstroke and bronze medals in the freestyle and breaststroke. Charlee and her brother Bowen were ineligible to swim their favourite stroke, butterfly, as they have both won state medals in that stroke. The results were a formidable achievement for the small club, which trains regularly at the Wonthaggi and Leongatha swimming pools.

Well done: South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club Country All Juniors team members.

Leongatha Cycling Club FRIDAY night saw the end of the current track season and a good ﬁeld of riders enjoyed the great conditions.

Academy participants: Michaela Campbell, Daniel Campbell, Alex Campbell and Bryce Holwerda.

Leongatha table tennis THIS year’s main competition begins on April 14. Anyone interested in participating in this comp please don’t delay registering your interest. You need to call Tammy Holwerda 5664 0178 or Bill Haw 5662 3620. The A Reserve competition this week was very close with most games just crossing the line with a 6-5 victory. This is a good indication of some tough matches to come. B Grade on the other hand

had some very mixed game scores. Some games were close and others an outright victory. A Reserve Round 3, March 17 Crows 6/19 d Br u i s ers 5/16; Sparrows 6/22 d Robins 5/17; Doves 7/25 d Wedgies 4/12. B Grade Round 3, March 18 Sloths 6/20 d Piranhas 5/21; Musketeers 10/30 d Tigers 1/6; Leopards 7/21 d Three Cans 4/15 Lions 6/23 d Speedy Turtles 5/15; Cats 9/27 d

Leongatha Squash A Grade Jets 3-11-112 d Fury 1-3-73; Mariners 3-11122 d Phoenix 1-5-89; United 3-10-119 d Glory 1-5-67; Victory 2-8-109 d Roar 2-7-99. Match of the week – Travis Strybosch played George Occhipinti in a hot five set match. George is renowned for his speed while Travis hits a hard fast ball. With Travis winning the first and third games George hung in to take the match to five. Travis sent George to all parts of the court and kept scoreboard pressure to take the win. Travis three games 38 points to George two games 26 points. B Grade Nerrena 2-8-101 d Stony 2-6-89; Mirboo 3-9-101 d Tarwin 1-5-85; Mardan 3-10-115 d Inverloch 1-5-83; Buffalo and Korumburra drew 2-8-98 each. Match of the week goes to Wendi Rahilly and Kim Houston. This was a very closely contested five set match with Wendi winning three games 36 points to Kim two games 35 points.

Predators 2/9. Ladders (Two points for a win) A Reserve Crows .....................................6 The Bruisers..........................4 Wedgies..................................4 Sparrows ...............................4 Doves ......................................4 Robins.....................................0 B Grade Musketeers .............................6 Sloths ......................................6 Three Cans..............................4 Leopards .................................4 Cats .........................................4 Speedy Turtles ........................2

Lions .......................................2 Predators .................................2 Piranhas ..................................0 Tigers ......................................0 Gippsland Sports Academy participants enjoyed a Junior Encouragement Tournament at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on February 28. It was a fantastic experience, and a great day was shared by all who attended. These kids should be proud of their achievements.

It was a mild evening with little wind. This was conducive to riders recording some good times in the opening event, which was a one lap time trial. Best effort for the night went to Elliot Gin with a 31.60sec lap. That was followed by Ben Patterson 34.02 and Matt Dudley at 34.93sec and Liam McCall at 36.37sec. For the J13 riders Thomas McFarlane completed the lap in a slick 36.54sec, Kai Patterson in 38.62 whilst Will Lumby was at 39.98sec. The next events were scratch races. In the J17 group the ﬁeld was bunched up at the bell and this suited Elliot as he used his quick wind up to establish a gap in the sprint which the others could not overcome. Ben Patterson took second ahead of Matt and Liam. In the J13 group it was a similar outcome with Thomas McFarlane going out hard down the back straight and making the break. He was followed home by Kai and Will. The handicapper used the time trial efforts to produce marks for the two lap handicap. Elliot was on scratch, Ben 20, Matt 40, Liam 80, Thomas 85, Kai 120 and Will 130m. Liam won followed by Matt and Elliot in third. After a brief recovery the riders were back out for a progressive points scratch race. In the Junior 13 section riders were trying hard to be ﬁrst over the line each lap to gain points. First lap saw Thomas take the points, next lap it was Will and then Kai made a great effort to grab points.

However, Thomas managed to edge ahead most laps and gain the majority of the points to take the win ahead of Will and Kai. In the J17 race it was a keenly contested affair. Matt and Liam managed to gain points early followed by Elliot and Ben going into the middle of the race. Riders were making strong efforts at different times, with Ben and Elliot looking to the later laps to score maximum points. With Elliot taking the penultimate lap and looking to be the winner it was a surprise power ﬁnish from Ben Patterson which saw him grab the last sprint and the win by one point ahead of Elliot and Liam. Sprint match races were next on the agenda. In J13 it was Thomas from Kai and Will. The next event saw Matt account for Liam whilst the last heat saw Ben working hard to master the slick Elliot. However, it was Elliot who prevailed. Last event was an elimination event. The J13 result was Thomas, Kai and Will whilst the J17 event saw a break by Matt and Liam open a gap on Ben and Elliot. Matt ran out of legs and was caught by Ben and Elliot just prior to being eliminated. This left Ben and Elliot sprinting for the third place which fell to Elliot. However, out front it was still Liam with a 40m break and whilst Elliot chased hard he fell a wheel short of catching Liam so it was a great win to Liam. Riders had some pizza and drink and a talk after the races and plans for the start of road season on April 17. The season starts with graded scratch races from Pound Creek at 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon.

Korumburra basketball South Gippsland Bridge Club Results March 15 16 boys: Bulls 45 (N. Allen) 12 d Wildcats 29 (N. Coney 12); Jazz 48 (A. O’Neill 18) d Spurs 38 (B. Dorling 22). 18 boys: Caporale 54 (M. Winderloch 18) d Jeffs 32 (M. Edwards 9); Mortimer 67 (T. Goss 21) d Rodwell 40 (G. Haliday 12). Women: Poowong 43 (B. Page 9 d Bunch of Grapes 28 (R. James 13); Harp 66 (A. Williams 28) d Golden Girls 12 (B. Appleton 12); Shamrocks 46 (A. White 21) d Bird 44 (B. Wilson 10). March 17 12 girls: Taylor 21 (C. Wylie 12 d Jackson 10 (A. Evan 6); Harrower 16 (M. Dixon 8) d Snell 11 (T. Heylen 4). 14 girls: Fitzgerald 18 (G. Hansch) 10 d Hillberg 4 (Z. Allen 8); Jeffs

40 (T. Dixon 13) d Blair 15 (M. Donahue 7). 16 girls; Spirit 42 (T. Smith 14) d Fire 23 (A. Moriarty 14); Capitals 30 (A. Cuff 10) d Boomers 22 (K. Bentvelzen 12). Masters: Travelling Gilm ores 43 (MAATE 16) d Mixtures 32 (A. Riseley 13); BSC 47 (C. Loughridge 14) d Wannabes 16 (C. Leith 7); Doggers 21 (C. Whelan 6) drew Local Blokes 21 (M. Whiteside 11); A Men Blood 53 (D. Rodwell 21) d Wildcats 52 (T. Sorrell 28); Amberﬂuids 47 (J. Kennedy 14) d Molten 39 (M. Edwards 17). March 19 10 boys: Crocs 15 drew Breakers 15 ; Tigers 12 drew Kings 12. 12 boys: Sixers 23 d Bullets 20; Hawks 28 d Dragons 20. 14 boys: Dragons 49 d Lakers 38; Magic 50 d Soncis 34 (I. Brain 18).

MEENIYAN - Monday evening: 1st Susan Rufﬁn, Clive Hope. 2nd Margaret Munro, Ellie McIntyre. 3rd Pat West, Barbara Axten. 4th Noel and Margaret Smith. 5th Betty and Frank Murphy. Tarwin Lower – Tuesday afternoon: 1st George Geekie, Dawn Jolly. 2nd Frank Arndt, Clive Hope. 3rd Kathryn Smith, Colin Cameron. 4th Mary McCaughan, Gwen Dumeresq. 5th Jack Kuiper, Alan Johnston. Inverloch - Friday afternoon. Quickies: 1st Bruce and Anne Gibson. 2nd Jack Kuiper, Dina Drury. 3rd Barbara Axten, Margaret Munro. 4th Ian and Julie MacPhee.

5th Noel and Margaret Smith. Slowies: 1st Colin Manley, Althea Drew. 2nd John Sullivan, Alan Johnston. 3rd Ann

Dujela, Jean Barbour. 4th Kaye Douglas, John Sutton. 5th Marj Freeman, Norma Hannay.

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Annual tournament at Woorayl THIS week we held our annual tournament starting with the ladies fourball on Monday which was sponsored by Ian and Joan Smith.

A Grade winners with 48 points were Sue Symmons and Sue Wakefield. They won from Norrie Little and Heather Garnham with 46 points. B Grade was won easily by Fay Maynard and Pat Moore with 53 points. The runners-up were Alayne McKenzie and Kaylene Morris, still with a fine 46 points. Balls went to A. Poole, P. Lancaster; B. Cox, D. Beer; E. McBride, D. May; S. Thomas, N. Barlow; G. Heppell, V. Park; M. Young, B. Thomson; B. Wood, B. Yann; C. Johnson, G. Haycroft. There were three nearest the pins going to Heather Grist, Di Walker and Corrie George. On Wednesday it was the men’s turn for a fourball, sponsored by Gendore. The scratch score went to Graeme Calder and Craig Hall with a fine 76. A Grade was won by Graeme Winkler and Jack Howard, their 44 points too good for Peter Burgess and Ian Atcheson. B Grade was again won easily by B. Hughes and B. Beilby with 53 points, winning from M. Wood and B. Wiggins with 46 points. Balls went to J. Hassett, R. Fisher; S.

Hannon, S. Duffield; D. Lim, T. Johnson; J. Diaper, K. McDonald. The nearest the pins went to the two Ians, Warman and Atcheson. On Friday, Berrys Creek Cheese sponsored our ladies singles day. The scratch score went to Anne Walker with 85, and Karin McKenzie won the A Grade handicap with a net 71. The B Grade handicap went to Marg Higgins with 38 points from Ivy Ruby with 36 points. C Grade was won by Fay Maynard with 41 points. The ladies handicapper has already made adjustments there, Fay won from Merle Barham with 36 points. Balls went to C. Perrett, S. Wakefield, S. Traill, H. Sullivan, L. Young, E. McBride, F. Davis, A. Campbell and P. Moore. The three nearest the pins went to Karin McKenzie, Delores Harvey and Marg Higgins. The team event held in conjunction, and sponsored by Lance and Pauline Lancaster, was won on a countback by the team of M. Higgins, P. Harvey and F. Maynard. On Saturday we held our men’s stroke day, sponsored by Financial Blueprint. The winner of the scratch event was Ian Balfour with 76 and the A Grade winner was Geoff McKinnon with a fine net 67. The B Grade scratch went to T. Hogan with 82 and the B handicap went to P. Wallace with a net 68.

Top shots: Sue Symons and Sue Wakeﬁeld won the fourball A Grade prize with 46 pts at Woorayl Golf Club.

C Grade scratch was won by V. Haasjes with a 91, and the handicap was won by R. Warren with a 71 net. Balls went to B. Robjant, C. Hall, G. Calder, R. Beilby, J. Diaper, G. Salmon, T. Johnston, R. Thomas, P. Burgess and G. Fennell. The nearest the pins went to J. Hickey and R. Hughes. On Sunday we held our mixed day sponsored by Kelvin John’s Retravision. The scratch winners were B. and L. Pinner with a net 72. The A Grade handicap was won by E. and A. Poole with 673/8 net and B Grade went to B. Wilson and D. Jarvis with 71 net. Balls went to T. and S. Traill, G. Laity, J. Mitchell, B. Kingma, L. Mitchell and L. and P. Lancaster. The nearest the pins went to A. Clemann and B. Thomas for the men, and P. Harvey and S. Rayson for the ladies. Just a reminder that members who have not paid their subs by March 31 will have their membership cancelled. The club thanks those members who supported the special funding levy and informs the rest of our members that this fund will be extended to June 30. More support is needed. Next week we will play our March monthly medal sponsored by Hartley Wells Furniture. Don’t forget our meal and mega Easter rafﬂe will be held on Thursday.

B Grade winners: Pat Moore and Fay Maynard were tops at Woorayl with 53 pts.

Scratch winners: Craig Hall Winners of the P and L Lancaster Cup: Fay Maynard 41 pts, Mar- and Graeme Calder at the men’s garet Higgins 38pts and Pat Harvey 30pts with a total of 109 pts were 4BBB stableford at Woorayl on best at Woorayl. Wednesday.

Mirboo North THERE were 16 starters for the stableford event on Thursday, March 18. The CCR was 70. A Grade winner was Eddie Dudek (19) 42 points. Down the line: Trevor Bailey (21) 41 pts, Peter Chapman (12) 39. Birdies: Trevor Bailey (6th and 16th) and Ron Funnell (4th). Ladies Results of ladies par competition held on Wednesday, March 17: The winner was S. Traill +1. Down the line - R. Leslie. Nearest the pin: 4th R. Parker, gobbler 9th R. Millsom. Saturday, March 20 There were 32 starters for the Bob Burdekin

4BBB championship event on Saturday, sponsored by Bob Burdekin. Round 1 winners were Malcolm Payne 11 and Peter Sanderson 19 - 50 points. Runnersup Ian Deppeler 15 and John McFarlane 13 - 45 points; Peter Draper 9 and Chris Bracecamp 20 - 45 points. Nearest the pin: 4th Graham Watson, 6th Ron Funnell, 13th Mal Payne. Pro pin 16th John Woodall, 2nd shot 1st Dave Woodall. Birdies: 4th Ralph Boyd, Andy Van Zuylen; 6th Russell Pentland, Andy Van Zuylen; 13th Mal Payne, 16th John Woodall. Eagle 15th Ian Deppeler.

South Gippsland Junior Golf Classic THE South Gippsland Junior Golf Classic will be held at Lang Lang on Friday April 9. The event, which is regarded as the elite junior tournament for the South Gippsland region, will see many of Melbourne’s top junior golfers competing against some of South Gippsland’s best. The main event will be the 36 - hole scratch for the South Gippsland Junior Golf Foundation Shield for those in A Grade (0 – 9). For those in B and C Grades the event had been reduced to 27 holes stroke. Of the local juniors, Scott Fullarton and James Blair, both of Phillip Island Golf Club are expected to give a good ac-

count of themselves. Past winners of this most prestigious event include Aaron Baddeley and John Sutherland, who have both carved out very successful professional careers. In addition to the main event there are many events for both scratch and handicap events. The event is made possible through a grant from the Victorian Golf Foundation. Entries for local juniors can be found at all South Gippsland Clubs, and should be forwarded to the tournament manager Mr. Denis Stanes, 14 Drysdale Street, Wonthaggi, 3995. Telephone entries will not be accepted. An entry fee of $25 is applicable for the event, which includes a light lunch.

A Grade handicap: men’s 4BBB stableford winners Graeme Winkler and Jack Howard; runners-up Ian Atcheson and Peter Burgess at Woorayl.

B Grade handicap: winners Bob Hughes and Robert Beilby; runners-up Max Wood and Bob Wiggins last Wednesday at Woorayl after the 4BBB stableford.

Top golfers: C Grade’s Fay Maynard 41 pts, B Grade’s Margaret Higgins 38 pts, Wonthaggi’s Ann Walker scratch winner 85 pts and A Grade’s Karin McKenzie 87/16/71 net.

Foster SATURDAY, March 20 – two ball Ambrose, Phil Schoﬁeld trophy. Winners: Lloyd McKenzie / John Stone (9¼) 60¾. Down the line balls: Norm Cooper / Henk de Graaf 61¾, Paul Robertson / Brenton McKenzie 62½, Scott Rathjen / David Knee 63. Nearest the pin: fourth Robert Fulton, sixth Greg Paine, 13th David Knee, 15th John Stone, 17th Scott Rathjen. Ladies Saturday, March 20 - par winners: Jenny Mountford (18) +2. Nearest the pin: 17th Jenny Mountford. Friday, March 19 - twilight stableford winner: Bill Fuller (16) 27 pts. Down the line balls: Bruce Knee (23) 20 pts. Nearest the pin: 13th Rae Knee, 17th Bill Fuller. Thursday, March 18 – stableford winner: Norm Cooper (11) 41 pts. Down the line

balls: Noel Black (7) 38 pts, Neville Thompson (9) 38 pts. Nearest the pin: 17th John Mathers. Tuesday, March 16 - stableford winner: Elias Haddad (24) 40 pts. Down the line balls: John Mathers (14) 36 pts. Nearest the pin: 13th Ross McKenzie. Coming events Tuesday, March 23 - stableford. Wednesday, March 24 stableford. Alayne McKenzie trophy. Thursday, March 25 - stableford. Friday March 26 - twilight stableford. Saturday, March 27 - stableford, Peter Dight trophy, ﬁrst round Frank McKenzie trophy Ladies Saturday, March 27 - stableford. Sunday, March 28 SGDGA foursomes, Foster.

Meeniyan Ladies WEDNESDAY, March 17 was the qualifying round for the Ray and Heather Poletti fourball better ball board event. With a draw for partners, the 20 players in the competition waited in anticipation, to see who they were to partner. The winners of the fourball event were Dot Christie and Kristen Elliott with a great 49 points followed by Jan Trease and Veronica Park with 48 points, down the line balls to Sheila Constantine and Eileen Dorling 46, Faye Le Page and Fay Smallman with 44 points. The top eight pairs now play off in the knockout. The six players who didn’t go into the draw went out and played a single stableford event. The winner was Lyn Jennison with 37 points and ﬁnally a broken handicap. Congratulations Lyn, Tanya Thorson was runner-up with 34 points. Pennant season is now upon the district ladies, Meeniyan have a team in section one and in section two. We wish them all good golf.

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Allambee Mirboo and District tennis grand finals A Grade

A Grade premiers: Leongatha North: Greg Edwards, Adrian Littlejohn, Warren Littlejohn, Kerry Rayson, Sue Sauvarin and Michelle Krohn.

B Grade premiers: Mardan Red: back: Luke Taylor, Matt Taylor, Brian Taylor, and Sam Synan; front: Robyn Synan, Alana Mueller, Melissa Harrison and Nic Dudman.

Section 2 winners: Raqueteers (back) P. Byrnes, W. McIndoe, J. Byrnes; (front) S. Wilson, D. Wilson, E. Wilson and N. Dudeman.

A Grade runners-up: Koonwarra: Ash Zuidema, Damien Minogue, Greg Marshman, Nikki Cornelius, Janine Thomas and Kerry Besley.

A Reserve

A Reserve premiers: Leongatha: Emily Wilson, Marg Barter, Ange Williams, Ben Jones, Steve Boag and Sam Wilson.

Section 1 winners: Valiant: G. Bainbridge, A. Greaves and R. Callister.

Leongatha North 4.61 Koonwarra 5.55 All the men’s sets were 8/6 with good tennis by all players. Michelle, Kerry and Sue played well to win the first two ladies sets 8/2 and 8/1. The third ladies went to Koonwarra 8/6. Nine games the difference before the mixed, three sets all. Koony won the first mixed 8/5 and the second mixed went to Leongatha North 8/6. Leongatha North was up by eight games. In the third mixed Greg and Sue won the first game and so the match, Koony won 8/6. Leongatha North won the grand final by six games. Leongatha 6.45 Berrys Creek 2.29 A tie-breaker each way in the men’s sets kept the score close. Leasa and Cindy won the first ladies 6/2, Leongatha ladies won the next two sets, and there were only four games between the teams before the mixed. Leongatha won the first two mixed and the games difference was too much, and the last set was not played. Leongatha won the grand final in this grade.

A Reserve runners-up: Berrys Creek Wakkers: Cindy Nicholas, Leesa Allcorn, Chris Donohue, Al Greaves, Brett Heywood and Jarryd Hayward.

B Grade Mardan Red 7.53 Baromi 2.31 The Mardan ladies were the difference, winning all three sets. Unlucky Kim was not able to do her best in the third ladies as her elbow was aggravated. Jill came on to play the mixed. Red played their younger players and they were up to the challenge. All grades were played with quite a crowd of followers. Great to see this support. The weather was kind and a great day of tennis was enjoyed by all. Presentation night was held at the RSL - thank you to Ricky and staff for making sure all went well, set-up was

B Grade runners-up: Baromi: back: Kerry Matthews, Rob Porter, Paul Jones and Noel Hough; front: Jill Forrester, Tamsin McCormack and Kim Mihai. good and the food was well presented, and ample for all to go back for a second dip. Berrys Creek ﬁnished off the season well and handed out premiership trophies, tournament awards and aggregate awards. Thank you for the lovely ﬂowers presented to me as score secretary. I enjoyed the position and seeing the surprise looks as the aggregate

scores were read out.

Most games won A Grade: Greg Marshman (men) and Janine Thomas (ladies). A Reserve: Al Greaves and Leasa Allcorn. B Grade: Martin Nicholas and Kathy McRae. This season all players were from the top teams of each grade. A Grade: Greg and Janine, Koonwarra. Players from this club always

play most weeks. A Reserve: Al and Leasa are both from the Berrys Creek club. They played each week and have an even team. B Grade: Martin and Kathy, Outtrim players both very committed to their club. Well done to younger players who scored well. The awards were presented on Saturday night at the presentation night at the RSL.

• NIGHT TENNIS FINALS

Don gets his wish DON Wilson and the Byrnes brothers have been playing night tennis for 24 years in various sections.

Section 1 runners-up: Cortina: F. Dekker, A. Littlejohn and J. Krohn.

Section 2 runners-up: MP3: J. Brusamarello, S. Gervasi, M. Row, M. Barter, G. McColl, K. Barter and A. Williams.

Don now also plays with his two children, Sam and Emily, but these two will move up the ranks to higher tennis in the near future. This year was Don’s last opportunity to win a night tennis final with his family and the Raqueteers were good enough to pull off a memorable victory by a slender four games. It was an excellent tennis match and runners-up, MP3, are to be commended on the way they also fought out the match. It seemed that four games was the popular margin, as the Section 1 grand final was also decided by four games. The Valiant team had been near the top of the ladder all season and asserted their authority in the finals series. The team of Glenn Bainbridge, Alan Greaves and Roger Callister were too good on the night, defeating the underdogs Cortina by four sets to two sets. Again a match of high quality and good sportsmanship was shown throughout. Unfortunately, due to ill-

ness we were unable to get photographs for our Section 3 and 4 winners and runners-up. The club apologises for this, and congratulates all teams involved. We will get them in

the next home round. Results: Section 1 - Valiant 4/42 d Cortina 2/38; Section 2 - Raqueteers 6/47 d MP3 3/43.

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Eleven sleeps until first bounce

CLUBS across the region are preparing for the start of season 2010 with practice matches.

Among them were reigning Alberton Football League premiers Stony Creek who played Norwood at Stony Creek on Saturday. In the newly named Gippsland League, Leongatha also ran onto the ﬁeld for a six quarter practice match against Clayton at Leongatha on Saturday. Next week The Star’s traditional football preview will be in the paper all in readiness for the ﬁrst matches on Easter Saturday.

Above: Practice match: Stony Creek co-coach Brad Hutchison addresses the team on Saturday. Photo Gerard Bruning @ www. fourcornersframing. biz On your bike: Joel “Noel Random” Renden warms up on the bike.

In the action: Stony Creek’s Julian Stone, Norwood’s Ben Pereira and Stony Creek’s Lucas McMillan. Photo Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

New ’Gatha coach LEONGATHA Football Netball Club’s new A Grade playing coach, Ebony Best has had a great start to the year by taking out the MVP award at the Netball Victoria State League tournament held at Gippsland SPLASH over summer. Although LFNC narrowly missed out on the ﬁnal against the eventual winners, Alberton Football Netball League, Ebony had a tremendous tournament, winning the award, with Alberton’s Christie Hillberg runner-up. Ebony used the tournament to get to know the players better, and tried them out in various positions. Ebony was the A Grade coach of the Mirboo North FNC 2009 premiership team in the Mid Gippsland FNL. She has moved to Leongatha on taking up a teaching position at the Leongatha Primary School.

Deserved recognition: LFNC player and A Grade coach Ebony Best receiving her most valuable player award from Wellington Shire Councillor Jeff Amos.

Tough talking: Leongatha coach Adrian Campbell ﬁres up the troops on Saturday.

Umps come to town SOUTH Gippsland school students were treated to a rare insight last week, when two of football’s elite told them about the secret of their success. They had a different tale to tell than most, not least of all because they were AFL umpires and not footy stars. But just like those better known football commodities, central umpire Troy Pannell and boundary umpire Ian Burrows have worked hard to make it to the top of their game. Aside from a number of school visits, the pair spoke to school leaders and South Gippsland Umpires Association members at a lunch at Lamont House in Leongatha. Troy, who was friends with Bulldogs captain Brad Johnson, said despite his desire to umpire at the very highest level, it was “also important to not focus solely on the one thing. “Broaden your selections as well, so you’ve got other options on the way,” he said. The pair has both felt the sting of being under the microscope, and the ﬂak that sometimes goes with it. Troy said he was “plastered across the back page of the Herald Sun” for paying 28 free kicks in a game. The article suggested that Troy had “over umpired”. He tried not to take it to heart and his fellow umpires “ribbed” him about. “For us the only people we have to please is ourselves and our coaching staff,” he said.

Having a ball: AFL umpires Ian Burrows and Troy Pannell (front), with South Gippsland Secondary College students, from left, Jake O’Hara, Courtney Smith, Claire Straw and Sam Davies.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - PAGE 53

• LDCA B GRADE

Van Rooye hero in OMK win JESSE Van Rooye claimed 6/10, then made the top score 41 in OMK’s premiership victory over Nerrena in B Grade. Van Rooye was even there as OMK passed the victory total. Nerrena won the toss and batted and, apart from Tim Trotman’s 30 and David Trotman’s 19, never really looked a chance as they were all out for just 92. OMK had a shaky start and were 1/0 but soon steadied as Van Rooye and Paul Harper 24 and Michael Grabham 20 scored

enough runs between them to secure victory. After reaching the victory total, OMK then lost 6/11 as they were in a hurry to start the celebrations. Scott Checkley 3/37, Liam Brandon 2/29 and Ben Croatto 2/6 were the best of the bowlers.

B GRADE NERRENA v OMK 1st innings Nerrena L. Jongebloed c. J. Van Rooye b. R. White ..............................0 T. Trotman stp. P. Harper b. J. Van Rooye .....................30 D. Trotman c. P. Harper b. D. McMeekin ....................19 W. Telfer c. R. White b. J. Van Rooye .......................5 S. Checkley c. D. Jeffries b. J. Van Rooye .......................3 A. Harrison c. P. Harper

b. T. Creed ...............................0 B. Castles c. D. McMeekin b. J. Van Rooye .....................19 Z. Trease c. P. Harper b. J. Van Rooye .......................8 J. Richards c. P. Harper b. J. Van Rooye .......................2 L Brandon c. D. Jeffries b. R. White ..............................3 B. Croatto n.o. ............................0 Extras .........................................3 Total .........................................92 Bowling: T. Creed 1/30, R. White 2/19, D. McMeekin 1/11, D. Jeffries 0/18, K. Kerr 0/2, J. Van Rooye 6/10. 1st innings OMK P. Harper c. Z. Trease b. S. Checkley .......................24 K. Kerr c. B. Castles b. S. Checkley ..........................0 R. White c. A. Harrison b. S. Checkley .......................14 J. Van Rooye c. D. Trotman b. L. Brandon .......................41 M. Grabham c. Z. Trease b. B. Croatto ..........................20

Man of the match: umpires Alan Jordan and Alan Roberts with man of the match winner Jesse Van Rooye.

T. Wyatt c. S. Checkley b. L. Brandon ..........................0 D. McMeekin c. A. Harrison b. B. Croatto ............................0 P. Miller c. Z. Trease b. L. Brandon ..........................2 M. Walker c. T. Trotman b. Z. Trease..............................5 D. Jeffries n.o. ............................0 T. Creed c&b. Z. Trease .............0 Extras .........................................7 Total ....................................... 113 Bowling: L. Brandon 2/29, S. Checkley 3/37, Z. Trease 0/13, B.

Castles 0/15, B. Croatto 2/6. 2nd innings Nerrena T. Trotman c. J. Van Rooye b. R. White ............................12 L. Jongebloed lbw. b. T. Creed ...............................0 D. Trotman c. M. Walker b. R. White ..............................2 S. Checkley b. T. Creed..............4 B. Castles b. T. Creed ...............20 W. Telfer lbw. b. T. Creed ..........2 Z. Trease b. D. McMeekin .........1 A. Harrison c. P. Harper b. T. Creed .............................17

L. Brandon c. M. Grabham b. R. White ............................62 J. Richards stp. P. Harper b. J. Van Rooye .......................0 B. Croatto n.o. .......................... 11 Extras .........................................3 Total .......................................134 Bowling: T. Creed 5/42, R. White 3/16, D. McMeekin 1/37, J. Van Rooye 1/36. 2nd innings OMK P. Harper b. L. Brandon .............0 K. Kerr c. L. Jongebloed b. L. Brandon ..........................7

R. White b. B. Castles ..............36 J. Van Rooye lbw. b. W. Telfer ............................28 M. Grabham n.o. ......................37 P. Miller c. L. Jongebloed b S. Checkley ..........................0 D. McMeekin n.o. ......................4 Extras .........................................2 Total ....................................5/114 Bowling: L. Brandon 2/24, S. Checkley 1/25, Z. Trease 0/12, W. Telfer 1/16, B. Croatto 0/10, B. Castles 1/15.

B Grade Premiers: OMK, Back - Tristan Creed, Paul Harper, Dylan McMeekin, Russ White, Jesse Van Rooye, Kris Kerr, Matt Walker; Front - Brad Nation, Thomas Wyatt, Michael Grabham, David Jeffries, Peter Miller.

• LDCA E GRADE

• CENTRAL GIPPSLAND

Phillip Island wins easily

Another flag to Moe

PHILLIP Island secured a big win in the E Grade grand ﬁnal, defeating Poowong/ Loch 7/227 to be all out for 106. The Island batted ﬁrst with Craig O’Neill the backbone of the innings with 78 before being run out. With Richie Davie

plundering 41 not out, the Island secured a good total. Gavin Frandsen took 5/88 for Poowong/Loch. In reply, Poowong/ Loch struggled under the weight of some magnificent bowling from Paul Cashman, who took the fine figures of 8/24.

E GRADE PHILLIP ISLAND

v POOWONG/LOCH 1st innings Phillip Island A. Horvarth b. G. Frandsen........9 C. O’Neill r.o. ..........................78 B. Johnston lbw. b. G. Frandsen .......................19 P. Cashman r.o. .........................28 P. Officer c. R. McKenzie b. G. Frandsen .........................0 G. Marshall lbw. b. G. Frandsen .........................0 R. Davie n.o. ............................41 E. Docherty stp. J. Lancaster b. G. Frandsen .......................21 B. Pewtress n.o.........................23 Extras .........................................7

Total ...................................7/227 Bowling: R. McKenzie 0/19, M. Hancock 0/53, G. Frandsen 5/88, G. Humphrey 0/10, G. Birnie 0/55. 1st innings Poowong/Loch J. Garnham lbw. b. P. Cashman ..........................2 M. Hancock c. E. Docherty b. P. Cashman ........................ 11 G. Frandsen c. G. Marshall b. P. Cashman ..........................7 R. Humphrey r.o. P. Cashman ..16 S. Magnusson c. B.Johnston b. P. Officer ...........................21 G. Birnie c. B. Johnston

b. P. Cashman ..........................6 J. Lancaster c. C. Procter b. P. Cashman ..........................7 C. Poynton b. P. Cashman ..........3 R. McKenzie c. P. Officer b. P. Cashman ........................15 S. McKinnon c. P. Officer b. P. Cashman ..........................2 G. Humphrey n.o........................2 Extras .......................................14 Total .......................................106 Bowling: P. Cashman 8/24, E. Docherty 0/39, B. Young 0/8, P. Officer 1/27.

E Grade champions: back, from left, Craig O’Neill, Glenn Marsh, Davis Harrigan, Paul Cashman, Ed Docherty, Cal Proctor, Bryce Pewtress and Andy Horvath; front, from left, Blake Young, Richie Davie, Peter Ofﬁcer and Brian Johnston.

CRICKET

MOE has won an historic ﬁve consecutive TRUenergy Yallourn Cup premierships with a 90 run win over Newborough Bulldogs.

The Lions also won the second and third grade flags, equalling three other clubs who have won all senior premierships in the same year. They were Yallourn (197071), Morwell (1972-73) and Latrobe (2001-02). It was a triumph for captain Rob Phoenix for sticking with the club’s youth policy in playing inexperienced youngsters at senior level in a grand final. The average age of the team is 20 and there is no one over 30. Phoenix said everyone in the team contributed and it was “just fantastic”. He praised Aaron Walshe and said it was the best innings he had seen from him. “We peaked at the right time and we stuck to our plan,” he said. It was Phoenix’s eighth premiership in seven years. In addition to six flags with Moe he has squeezed in an All Gippsland Under 21 and St Kilda Seconds (District) flags.

A LARGE crowd enjoyed the ideal weather to watch Woolamai’s last race meting for this season. With full fields in most races and some very tight finishes, the racing was quite exciting. Adam Bodey took out the riding honours with winning rides on Divine Rubi, trained by Chris Hyland at Cranbourne in the first of the day, Just Jordie trained locally by Robert Carmichael in the second race, and Volta de Pe trained by Glenn Thornell at Pakenham in the fifth.

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• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION TWO

Koony wins the close one - memories revived of 2004/2005 season KOONWARRA/Leongatha RSL won the closest grand ﬁnal on the weekend, defeating Phillip Island

by three runs with one ball left in the innings. Koony looked to be travelling comfortably in the chase, but the dis-

missal of Brad Anderson for 51 sparked a huge collapse as they lost 4/1. When Sam Sperling fell on the second ball of the last over due to a

All in the family: dad Graham Sperling with sons Sam and Lachlan with the premiership cup.

blinding catch by Price for the Island, scores were tied and with Koony nine down, things were very tense. But Jayden Peters’ three off the second last ball of the innings sparked huge celebrations from the Cougars. The almost tied result sparked memories of the A Grade Division Two tie in the 2004/2005 season, remarkably between the same two teams. Phillip Island and Koony were locked on 188 but Phillip Island won the ﬂag that year by virtue of their higher spot on the ladder. Four players who’ll have memories of that encounter, who played in the weekend’s success, were Shane Moore, Brad Anderson, Graham Sperling and Clinton Wise. Batting ﬁrst, Phillip Island made 171 with Russell Cleeland top scoring with 50 not out. Importantly though, he pushed the score on after the Island were in trouble at 8/107. Combining with Scott Boyack 20 not out, the Island scored a 64 run last wicket partnership.

Brayden Moscript bowled best for Koony, taking 4/66. As mentioned before, Koony was travelling well at 4/164 with just eight more runs required with six wickets in hand. Apart from Anderson, other top scores were registered by Graham Sperling 31 and Brayden Moscript 23. Simon Kirton took 3/34 for the Island.

b. S. Kirton .........................31 S. Sperling c. M. Price b. C. Wilson ...........................3 J. Tomada b. S. Kirton .............0 J. Kennedy c. J. Broomhall b. A. Matthews.......................0 B. Davison n.o. .........................4

J. Peters n.o. .............................3 Extras .....................................10 Total ..................................9/174 Bowling: A. Matthews 1/21, R. Cleeland 1/25, S. Boyack 1/27, C. Wilson 2/49, S. Kirton 3/34, T. Hornsby 0/1, M. Price 0/10.

Details KOONWARRA RSL v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island K. Murphy c. G. Sperling b. B. Davison ....................... 11 J. Broomhall lbw. b. J. Kennedy .......................38 L. Keating b. J. Peters.............10 A. Manteit c&b. B. Moscript ..19 T. Hornsby b. B. Moscript ........0 C. Wilson c. S. Sperling b. B. Moscript ......................16 R. Cleeland n.o. ......................50 A. Matthews c. B. Anderson b. B. Moscript ........................0 M. Price b. S. Sperling..............0 S. Boyack n.o. ........................20 Extras .......................................7 Total ..................................8/171 Bowling: J. Peters 1/9, B. Davison 1/21, J. Kennedy 1/35, S. Sperling 1/35, B. Moscript 4/66. 1st innings Koonwarra RSL B. Moscript b. R. Cleeland .....23 C. Wise lbw. b. S. Kirton ........ 11 S. Moore c. S. Kirton b. C. Wilson .........................19 L. Sperling b. S. Boyack .........19 B. Anderson r.o. A. Manteit ....51 G. Sperling c. C. Wilson

Thank goodness: the one that didn’t get away! ‘Old timers’ Shane Moore, Brad Anderson and Graham Sperling savour victory by Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL in A Grade Division Two. All three played in the historic 2004/2005 tie against Phillip Island.

• LDCA C GRADE

Town wins high scoring final

LEONGATHA Town claimed the C Grade premiership in a high scoring contest against Meeniyan Dumbalk United. Town won the toss and decided to bat on day one and amassed a mammoth 371 runs.

Tony Willcocks was in ﬁne form again with 98. Opening with Matthew Wilson 44, Town’s ﬁrst wicket partnership was 115. Wayne Turner chipped in with 24 but the best was yet to come, with veteran Brett Moore making 101 with 13 fours and 2 sixes. Michael Warren made 41 and his partnership with Moore was

Stars for Town: Brett Moore, left, and Tony Willcocks set up the win on Saturday with big scores. Moore then did the job with the ball, taking four important wickets and was named man of the match.

exactly 100 runs. To MDU’s credit they dismissed Town before the 90 overs were up; Town going from 4/339 to be dismissed for 371; losing 6/32 in the process. Simon McRae was the best of the MDU bowlers, taking 3/35. Despite facing an uphill battle from the outset, MDU began steadily, opener Nicholas Hill making 92. First drop Tyrone Zukovskis made 46 and number four Matthew Olden 41 as MDU looked set to have a go at the huge total. But a middle order slump as the chase for runs increased saw MDU fall to 8/249. But Tom Gordon with 68 from just 72 balls had other ideas as he and Tim Harris forged ahead. But the 90 overs came too soon and United ﬁnished on 332 all out. Best for Town bowlers were Brett Moore completing a top match with 4/43 while Sam McCallum took 3/108.

S. McCallum n.o. .................... 1 Extras .................................... 31 Total ................................... 371 Bowling: T. Harris 0/50, T. Gordon 0/59, T. Zukovskis 3/69, S. McRae 3/35, C. Harris 1/47, S. Riley 3/72, J. Dean 0/18. 1st innings MDU N. Hill b. B. Moore .............. 92 R. Olden c. M. Wilson b. W. Turner ..................... 21 T. Zukovskis b. B. Moore ...... 46 M. Olden b. M. Warren ......... 41 S. McRae c. S. Fixter b. B. Moore .......................... 1

J. Dean c. S. McCallum b. B. Moore ........................ 10 G. Peters r.o. M. Wilson .......... 1 S. Riley b. S. McCallum........ 11 T. Gordon c. I. McCallum b. S. McCallum .................. 68 T. Harris b. S. McCallum ...... 16 C. Harris n.o. .......................... 6 Extras .................................... 19 Total ................................... 332 Bowling: S. Ellicott 0/45, J. Peters 0/28, S. McCallum 3/108, W. Turner 1/47, B. Moore 4/43, S. Fixter 0/29, M. Warren 1/21.

Town painted white: Town 2010 was painted on the road in Bair and McCartin streets, Leongatha on the weekend to mark the C Grade team’s premiership. What will they do if the A Grade side ever wins the ﬂag!

Details TOWN v MDU 1st innings Town T. Wilcocks b. S. Riley .......... 98 M. Wilson c. T. Harris b. C. Harris ........................ 44 W. Turner c. T. Gordon b. S. Riley ........................... 24 B. Moore c. G. Peters b. T. Zukovskis................. 101 M. Borschman stp. G. Peters b. S. Riley ............................ 5 M. Warren c. M. Olden b. T. Zukovskis................... 41 I. McCallum c. J. Dean b. T. Zukovskis..................... 0 S. Fixter b. S. McRae ............ 23 S. Ellicott b. S. McRae ............ 0 J. Peters b. S. McRae .............. 3

Leongatha Town: C Grade premiers, back row, from left, Michael Warren, Matt Wilson, John Peters, Steve Fixter (captain), Tony Willcocks, Warren Turner. Front from left, Isaac McCallum, Mark Borschman, Sam McCallum, Brett Moore and Sean Ellicott.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - PAGE 55

• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION ONE

All the way Workmens WORKMENS had been the favourites all season and won the A Grade Division One premiership in a canter on the weekend. The Workers had a stranglehold on the title after dismissing the Imperials on Saturday for just 113 from 68 overs, never enough against the batting power of Workmens. Top scorer for the Imps was Mitchell Elliott with 33 not out while Dom Davis was the next best with 29. Gavin Britt 3/20, Ryan Thomas 3/38 and Mitchell Thomas 2/9 all bowled well. Rob Geyer had a good innings behind the stumps, taking four catches.

Workmens started the chase well, with both David Brann 30 and Steven Brann having the score to 55 without loss until David fell. Despite losing a few wickets with Adam Eddy claiming two, Workers pushed on with the total reached in 57 overs at the slow rate of just two per over.

A GRADE DIVISION 1 IMPERIALS v WONTHAGGI WORKMENS 1st Innings Imperials G. Sauvarin c. G. Britt b. C. Harvey ..........................13 D. Davis c. S. Brann b. G. Britt ..............................29 X. Davis c. C. Harvey b M. Thomas ...........................9 T. Williams c. R. Geyer b. G. Britt ................................0 B. Pedlow b. R. Thomas ............0 M. Elliott n.o. ...........................33 L. Rogers c. R. Geyer

b. G. Britt ................................9 M. Lafferty c. G. Britt b. R. Thomas ...........................7 A. Eddy c. R. Geyer b. R. Thomas ...........................3 M. Malloy c. R. Geyer b. M. Thomas ..........................4 J. Pellicano c. G. Britt b. G. Bolding ...........................5 Extras .........................................1 Total ....................................... 113 Bowling: R. Thomas 3/38, L. McGuirk 0/15, C. Harvey 1/13, G. Bolding 1/17, G. Britt 3/20, M. Thomas 2/9. 1st Innings Wonthaggi Workmens D. Brann lbw. b. A. Eddy .........30 S. Brann lbw. b. A. Eddy ..........26 R. Thomas r.o. A. Eddy ..............8 G. Bolding c. M. Elliott b. M. Lafferty ........................18 G. Britt n.o. ..............................10 T. Hooper c. A. Eddy b. X. Davis ............................10 C. Harvey n.o. ............................5 Extras .........................................7 Total ....................................5/114 Bowling: A. Eddy 2/41, J. Pellicano 0/18, M. Lafferty 1/15, M. Malloy 0/20, X. Davis 1/13, L. Rogers 0/0.

Wonthaggi Workmens: A Grade Division One premiers; back row from left, Steve Brann, Chris Pitman, Tim Hooper, Luke McGuirk, Mitchell Thomas, Gav Bolding, Gav Britt; front row from left, Rob Geyer, James Sherrin, Ryan Thomas, David Brann and Craig Harvey.

Not out: Gavin Britt and Craig Harvey come off after dispatching the winning runs.

Another catch: Worker’s keeper Rob Geyer collects one of his four catches for the match.

• LDCA D GRADE

Nerrena claims D Grade

NERRENA has won the D Grade cricket premiership, defeating Phillip Island by 101 runs. Nerrena won the toss and batted but slumped quickly to 4/40 when the inform Barry Standﬁeld was bowled for 0 and Gav Giliam was out for 17. Gary McGrath 75 with 12 boundaries and Satish Gaddam 64 with 6 fours combined for what was a match winning stand of 120. These were the only two bats with major scores. Goeff Odgers bowled magniﬁcently for the Island, taking 7/68 as Nerrena was dismissed in the 73rd over. The Island started well enough but soon got into

trouble, being eventually all out for just 109 in the 50th over. Barry Standﬁeld did better with the ball, taking 4/20, Christian Eva taking 2/12.

D GRADE PHILLIP ISLAND v NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena M. Young c. M. Manteit b. G. Odgers ............................2 G. Giliam c. M. Guy b. G. Odgers ..........................17 C. Baudinette c. M. Guy b. G. Odgers ............................8 B. Standfield b. G. Odgers .........0 G. McGrath c. D. Kenter b. P. Francis ...........................75 G. Wightman lbw. b. P. Francis ...........................14 S. Gaddam c. P. Francis b. G. Odgers .........................64 T. Renden b. G. Odgers ..............0 J. Holloway c. L. McFee b. P. Francis .............................3 K. Clark b. G. Odgers ................1 C. Eva n.o...................................0 Extras .......................................26 Total .......................................210

Bowling: G. Odgers 7/68, D. Kenter 0/11, J. Blackwell 0/30, P. Francis 3/27, B. Johnston 0/19, M. Francis 0/19, J. Sorarti 0/4, G. Excell 0/22. 1st innings Phillip Island L. McFee c. J. Holoway b. C. Eva..................................0 B. Johnston c. G. Giliam b. B. Standfield .....................18 G. Excell c. M. Young b. C. Eva................................13 P. Francis c&b. B. Standfield ...38 D. Kenter lbw. b. K. Clark .........6 M. Manteit c. T. Renden b. K. Clark ...............................5 M. Francis c. S. Gaddam b. G. McGrath .......................10 J. Blackwell c. G. Giliam b. B. Standfield .......................4 J. Sorarti b. B. Standfield ...........7 G. Odgers b. G. McGrath ...........1 M. Guy n.o. ................................0 Extras .........................................7 Total .......................................109 Bowling: C. Eva 2/12, K. Clark 2/47, J. Holloway 0/8, G. McGrath 2/18, B. Standfield 4/20.

Nerrena: D Grade premiers; back row from left, Trent Renden, Danny Grigg, Gav Giliam, Barry Standﬁeld, Gary McGrath, Mitch Young, front row from left, Cam Baudinette, Graham Wightman, Kevin Clark(c), John Holloway, Satish Gaddam, Christian Eva.

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Sweet victory AFTER a nail biting finish to the A Grade Division Two final, Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL has won the premiership and finds itself back in the top division for next season. When Sam Sperling fell, the match was all tied up at 171 runs apiece against Phillip Island, until Jayden Peters scored a three from the second last ball of the match to spark huge celebrations in the Koony camp. Read all about the weekend’s cricket grand finals inside today’s Sport. Our flag: in the closest match of the grand finals Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL players get ready to celebrate their A2 victory; back from left, Shane Moore, Jason Tomada, Jason Kennedy, Brayden Moscript, Josh Moore, Brad Anderson, Jayden Peters. Front from left, Ben Davison, Lachlan Sperling, Clinton Wise, Graham Sperling, Sam Sperling, Tom Davison.