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By Tony Giles and Tayla Kershaw-Thomas FISH Creek Football Club will likely refuse to play on in 2019 in a weakened Alberton Football Netball League competition. The loss of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiers and the most successful club of recent years would likely sound the death knell of the league as it stands. The rumour mill is running rife with talk around that MDU may even apply to Mid Gippsland Football League to make up a tenth side for season 2019. It seems to be every club for itself in the gutted and dysfunctional Alberton league. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just part of the fallout from AFL Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upholding of an appeal by Mid Gippsland against the football merger, the panel feeling that further consultation, research and options be pursued and clearly enunciated to all parties. AFL Gippslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible dream of establishing a 15 club Central and Southern Gippsland competition now has concrete boots and is officially dead in the water. The deathknell for the Alberton and Mid Gippsland amalgamation was announced by Brett Anderson, AFL Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community football operations coordinator, in an email to AFL Gippsland, Mid Gippsland Football League and Alberton clubs, on Friday, October 19. Continued on page 48.

New councillor a Green ROSEMARY Cousin is South Gippsland Shire Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new councillor for Tarwin Valley ward.

Party time: from left, Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College Year 12 students Jaive McEwan and Cleo Davidson revel in the festivities of their final day at the Leongatha school on Friday. More photos on page 4.

Cr-elect Cousin won a countback of votes from the 2016 election yesterday (Monday). The organic farmer from Allambee South declared herself a Greens councillor who wanted to breakthrough any bullying and intimidation on council. Full story on page 4.

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Wind farm spins up a crowd By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas BUSLOADS of people explored Bald Hills Wind Farm at Tarwin Lower on Sunday, as part of a national Wind Farm Open Day event run by the Clean Energy Council. The bus tours provided insight into the operation and maintenance of a wind farm. Senvion lead service technician Bryan Samson and landholder Lindsay Marriott were on deck to field questions. The event also included an information stall at Tarwin Lower’s Mechanics Institute and Memorial Hall, where a family event proved popular. Visitors tried a virtual reality experience, which gave them views of wind farms and the inside of a turbine. People were encouraged to build their own paper models of wind turbines and children were entertained with face painting, a jumping castle and balloon animals. Senvion’s Megan Wheatley said the event was a success. “We had a lot of people come through and our bus tours were fully booked. There is a lot of curiosity and people are interested to learn more about the Bald Hills Wind Farm project,” she said. “There were a lot of positive sentiments and people were excited to see the turbines up close for themselves. They also enjoy meeting the technicians.” Senvion makes itself available to field questions from the community by participating in open days and Questions answered: Bryan Samson and landholder Lindsay Marriott fielded questions at the Bald Hills Wind Farm on Sunday at Tarwin Lower being represented at local sustainability festivals.

Protesters: turbines disrupt sleep By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas OPPONENTS of the Bald Hills Wind Farm project challenged South Gippsland Shire Council to get a good night’s sleep after a month living in close proximity to the turbines.

Handy information: Mandy and Ian Gunn of Tarwin Lower flipped through brochures at the Wind Farm Open Day in Tarwin Lower on Sunday.

Protesters turned out to the Ball Hills Wind Farm Open Day on Sunday, to have their say about the noise and health issues associated with the wind farm. According to South Gippsland Action Group’s Gus Blaauw, the wind farm is in violation of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008. “This has been going on for two and half

years and no decisions have been made under the act. Council keeps dancing around it and we want to know why,” he said. Mr Blaauw said two reports – the Smith Report and the Broner Report – had been undertaken and drew the same conclusions about the nuisance level of the wind farm, attracting high costs for legal fees in the process. In the meantime, Mr Blaauw said nearby residents have had to leave their properties in order to get a good night’s sleep. “It becomes too much. People can’t sleep or watch TV. They have to get out of their homes,” he said. “I would challenge the council CEO (Tim Tamlin) to sleep there for a month and see what these people have to put up with.”

Wire rope prevents plunge Senior Constable Sheahan said wet roads He said the vehicle struck an embankment A WOMAN was trapped in her vehicle and then rolled twice before coming to rest in the would have certainly been a factor in the crash. after her car rolled near Koonwarra last middle of the road, resting on the driver’s side of He said the wire rope barriers would likely Wednesday, between old Koonwarra the vehicle. have saved the vehicle plunging down a steep Meeniyan Road and Caithness Road. With the help of the Leongatha SES road resembankment. According to Senior Constable Luke Sheahan from Leongatha Police, a Toyota RAV4 driven by a 71 year old Elsternwick woman was heading east on the South Gippsland Highway when it crossed onto the wrong side of the road.

cue team, the woman was cut from the vehicle and Two police units attended along with several later airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital CFA units, SES and ambulance. with non-life threatening injuries. The road was closed at the time of the accident The woman was the sole occupant and there were no other vehicles impacted. at 7.05pm and reopened at about 9.10pm.

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Reservoirs drop RESERVOIR levels are falling with the onset of warmer weather, despite rain across the district.

South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “Lance Creek is sitting at 99 percent, Ruby Creek at 95 percent and Coalition Creek at 93 percent. “Sunday marked the start of National Water Week which is running from October 21 to 27 and this year South Gippsland Water is encouraging water efficient behaviour and for people to know and follow Permanent Water Saving Rules.” Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from October 13 to 19 was Lance Creek 25mm, Ruby Creek 18mm, Coalition Creek 15mm, Deep Creek 9mm, Little Bass 0mm and Battery Creek 14mm. Water storage levels are Lance Creek (Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson), 99 percent; Ruby Creek (Leongatha), 95 percent; Coalition Creek (Korumburra), 93 percent; Deep Creek (Foster), 100 percent; Little Bass (Poowong, Loch, Nyora), 100 percent; and Battery Creek (Fish Creek), 100 percent. South Gippsland Water encourages all customers to ensure they are aware of the Permanent Water Saving Rules, which are in place year round, to act as low level restrictions on water use around the home and garden. Visit http://www.sgwater.com.au/services/ water/permanent-water-saving-rules/ for more information. Any customers who have questions or concerns regarding their water supply can contact South Gippsland Water on 1300 851 636.

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Mary MacKillop Year 12s’ colourful final day THE class of Year 12 from prises for fellow students Mary MacKillop Catholic and teachers too. The Year 12s began their day Regional College in Leonat school from 7.30am, dressed as gatha celebrated the end their favourite lookalikes includof Year 12 classes with an ing Batman, Spiderman, the late early arrival to school last Steve Irwin and German OktoberFriday, with cheeky sur- fest barmaids.

Striking a pose: from left, Year 12 students Catherine Williams, Abagail Exelby, Bridget Eldred, Kate Brennan and Jazmine Trinidad had a ball during their final day celebrations at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Leongatha, on Friday.

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Posing in costume: Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College Year 12 students have fun during their final day celebrations at the Leongatha school on Friday. From left, Mari Farrell, Jake Waldron, Kye Leicester, Spiderman Nathan Vann, Michael Brandon, Tim Hardacre, Liam Gourlay and Kyrin Ward.

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Following morning water spraying and confetti displays, a breakfast was held and was followed by a sub school assembly. A whole school assembly later followed, with all students attending a valedictory dinner at Silverwater Resort, San Remo.

Rosemary Cousin won a countback of votes held by the Victorian Electoral Commission in the council chambers in Leongatha late yesterday (Monday). The organic farmer from Allambee South fills the vacancy in Tarwin Valley ward left by Maxine Kiel of Mirboo North, who resigned recently, citing bullying and intimidation as among her reasons. Cr-elect Cousin said, “I recognise the council has a bit of a reputation for being a rather rough and tumble organisation and I want to bring a bit of calm and clear thinking to the place.” Since the council election in 2016, Cr-elect Cousin has joined the Australian Greens and said she comes to council as a Green councillor. “That is nothing to be scared of because I’m a willing listener. I will represent the people of Tarwin Valley to the best of my ability,” she said. Cr-elect Cousin said the community was in the “doldrums”, with a shopkeeper telling her council needed good leadership. “I have enormous respect for the councillors who are here,” she said. “I’m looking for what is the best for the shire. We just have to crack the nut of having tough discussion, listening to all points of view and then making a decision.” Cr-elect Cousin said she was “honoured” and a “little bit daunted”, and does not “underestimate the task” ahead of her. She paid tribute to Ms Kiel, saying she had been an exceptional councillor and “she’s someone I admired”,

Joining the team: Rosemary Cousin (centre) of Allambee South is welcomed to South Gippsland Shire Council by CEO Tim Tamlin and mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt yesterday (Monday). and “someone who deserves esteem”. Cr-elect Cousin is a member of the Preserve Our Forests Steering Committee that is lobbying for the protection of forest at Mirboo North from logging. A planner, she has worked with four councils across Australia, and has lived in Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria. Her husband Richard Nankin said he was “very chuffed to have the first rural Greens councillor on this side of the world”. The countback entailed a candidate achieving a majority of Ms Kiel’s 1834 votes from the 2016 election.

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The first candidate to be excluded was Philip Murphy, followed by Steve Finlay, James Fawcett, Graeme Heath, Ben Corcoran, Graeme Winkler and Kim White. Cr-elect Cousin came ahead of Nigel HutchinsonBrooks, 982 votes to 851. Another candidate from the 2016 election, Diana Todd, was no longer eligible for the vote. A second countback will be held on Wednesday, October 31 to find a replacement for Cr Meg Edwards, another Tarwin Valley ward councillor who resigned effective October 30.

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Building up ’Burra By Brad Lester

POLICE are searching for a hatchback car after the Berrys Creek CFA shed was ransacked.

KORUMBURRA is proposed to be home to a $2.5 million factory building sustainable homes, in a move that could create up to 20 jobs.

South Gippsland Shire Council was last Wednesday briefed about Gippsland’s first solar powered residential development: a 12 unit project at Korumburra to be constructed by sustainable living builder iCUE Homes of Healesville. Managing director Colin Ure is hoping to establish a manufacturing facility and office in Korumburra that would also employ people in sales and even apprentices. The plant would shape wall panels for homes – enough for at least two homes a day – with $1.5 million worth of machinery and up to a further $600,000 of materials handling equipment included. The company aims to build 5000 homes across Victoria and build “a green belt of renewable energy”, Mr Ure said. “Korumburra is the next wave,” he said, referring to the continual influx of Melbourne residents to the town in search of a more relaxed lifestyle. The Korumburra development, known as Lourdes Garden Estate, will be built at 124 Gabriella Way, and include two and three bedroom units. Mr Ure said the units will be aimed at people aged 55 years and over wishing to downsize, with Auddino First National Real Estate in Korumburra appointed the selling agency. Homes will be thermal pods and include solar panels that will generate electricity for use by each house and others within the development via a microgrid and a battery. Surplus electricity generated will be sold to the main grid, with profits being returned to home owners. Company co-founder Litsa Barberoglou said, “We guarantee that residents of these properties

Fire station ransacked The incident occurred at the station in Wooreen-Mirboo Road, Berrys Creek between 6pm, October 13 and 12pm, October 15. Offenders entered the property and ransacked the interior, including the fire truck, and stole a small chainsaw, bolt cutters, CFA helmet, boots, fluro jackets and first aid kits. A small white hatchback was seen near the shed at 6am, October 15. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

Grand vision: from left, iCUE Homes co-founder Litsa Barberoglou and managing director Colin Ure discuss the company’s Korumburra project with South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt and CEO Tim Tamlin at the council chamber in Leongatha last Wednesday. will never have to pay another power bill.” Other types of renewable energy could also be offered, along with a recycling system, communal vegetable garden, electric vehicle charging station and outdoor gymnasium equipment. Ms Barberoglou wishes to reduce a home’s energy requirements and waste, while encouraging the sustainable use of water. She believes population pressure in Melbourne makes Korumburra an appealing community for city dwellers to relocate to. “Korumburra is not that far from Melbourne but the change in lifestyle is dramatic,” Ms Barberoglou said. “For us it’s not just about selling homes but also about bringing people here because there are

lots of opportunities here as well.” Cr Andrew McEwen invited Mr Ure to also consider Meeniyan for future developments. “You cannot get a house there,” Cr McEwen said. Mr Ure said he was approached by the Korumburra landowner to undertake the development, which he said would meet demand for 55 and over housing in town. The landowner also has property in Jumbunna Road, Korumburra, and Mr Ure hinted at the prospect of another development there. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said, “I think this is the way of our future, especially with our aging population and what better place to do that than Korumburra.”

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Rubbish cleared for summer Warning on fake lawyer, cancer cure SOUTH Gippsland residents seeking legal help are being cautioned not to engage the services of Dennis Wayne Jensen.

The Victorian Legal Services Board has advised the public that Mr Jensen is not a lawyer and has never held legal qualifications. The board has been working with South Gippsland Shire Council to raise awareness of Mr Jensen. Board CEO Fiona McLeay said the board was aware Mr Jensen had been representing Gippsland residents in court, despite not being entitled to do so. “It is against the law for someone to impersonate a lawyer or to offer to provide legal services if they have no legal qualifications,” she said. She said the board took ac-

tion in the Supreme Court of Victoria after Mr Jensen and the two companies he operates - Common Law Resolutions Pty Ltd and JTA Corporation Pty Ltd – allegedly continued to engage in legal practice despite warnings from the board. The Supreme Court ordered Mr Jensen and his companies not to provide legal advice, prepare legal documents, appear in a court on behalf of another person or in any way promote an entitlement to undertake legal work. “The danger that fake lawyers pose to the public is significant. There are no safety nets when using an unqualified person, no public liability insurance and no protection of a client’s money. If a client is not happy with the service they have received, there is nobody to complain to,” Ms McLeay said.

“Only a qualified lawyer has the knowledge, skills, training and importantly, legal protections for consumers if something goes wrong.” Gippsland consumers who become aware that Mr Jensen, Common Law Resolutions Pty Ltd or JTA Corporation Pty Ltd may be engaging in legal practice are encouraged to contact the board by phoning 03 9679 8001 or emailing admin@lsbc. vic.gov.au The public should also be aware that in August 2018 Mr Jensen was banned by the Health Complaints Commissioner from providing health services, or claiming he was qualified or able to cure cancer or other serious illnesses. Further information on this ban is available from the Health Complaints Commissioner website.

By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas VOLUNTEERS generously donated their time to beautify Inverloch’s beach on Sunday.

The Plastic-Free Beach event was launched at the Rainbow Park. A large group arrived with their buckets and gloves to lend a hand. The volunteers trekked from the Inlet to the Surf Beach, collecting rubbish along the way. Coordinator Alex Lieb said the event aimed to clean Inverloch’s popular beaches in the lead up to the busy summer season. Ms Lieb has lived in Inverloch for the past year and has been astounded by the amount of rubbish left on the beach.

“Every time I go to the beach I see so much plastic. I thought it would be a good idea to try and get the community together to clean up the beach before summer,” she said. “It’s also a good opportunity to raise awareness about single use plastics and how it impacts on us, animals and the environment. “People can help by just picking three pieces of rubbish off the beach on their way home.” Ms Lieb said she was impressed by the number of young people willing to take part on the day. “It’s great to get young people involved and looking after their environment early,” she said. Ms Lieb intends to run the event again after the fireworks display on New Year’s Eve. She hopes to create a monthly event to keep Inverloch’s beaches looking beautiful.

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’Burra hub advances

Diesel theft DIESEL was stolen from a tank in Wonthaggi recently. Police said the fuel was taken from the property in Benetti Road between 4pm, October 12 and 10am, October 13. The offenders used bolt cutters to cut the lock from the tank and stole a small amount of fuel. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

Vehicle robbed A WALLET was stolen from an unlocked vehicle at The Gurdies. The incident occurred in Woodland Close, around midnight, October 13. The wallet contained cards and cash. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

Future hub: the Korumburra Railway Station is the site of the proposed masterplan and detailed design project of the Korumburra Community Hub which has been awarded to Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (FJMT) architects. At the station last Friday were, from left, FJMT associate Louise Goodman, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Andrew McEwen, FJMT principal Geoff Croker and South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt.

KORUMBURRA is closer to receiving a new community hub. South Gippsland Shire Council has awarded the contract for the development of a concept plan for a new hub and a master plan for the railway station site in Korumburra to Melbourne firm Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (FJMT). The announcement was officially made at the railway station last Friday, with FJMT and South Gippsland Shire councillors present. The hub will be located within the railway station site and is proposed to be connected to the railway station. The hub will include a library, Milpara Community House and Korumburra Historical Society, and the site could also include a skate park with open spaces. The master plan will also consider adequate car parking, the potential for a V/Line bus stop and the extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail. The hub has a budget of $5 million, council’s man-

ager for infrastructure and planning, Tony Peterson said. “This project is a fantastic, community driven collaboration of many groups and individuals including the Korumburra Round Table and other community group representatives,” Mr Peterson said. South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said, “This really is great news for Korumburra and our wider South Gippsland community as the project will reinvigorate the town centre, stimulating investment and economic activity that will have benefits for our whole region. “We cannot wait to see the work of Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp after seeing many of their inspiring projects come to life in Gippsland and beyond. “This is a great investment into this growth corridor, considering the increase in activity around Korumburra. The area is picking up significantly and we hope to support it further into the future.” FJMT associate Louise Goodman said, “We are thrilled to support projects around the Gippsland area, including the Gippsland Art Gallery revitalisation at the

historic Port of Sale for the Wellington Shire Council.” The Victorian Heritage listed Railway Station was constructed in 1907 by G Vincent for Victorian Railways. It is architecturally significant, being a rare example of a station building in the Queen Anne style. Council’s coordinator major projects/emergency management Penni Ellicott said council is negotiating with VicTrack to purchase a parcel of the site for the development of the community hub and to enter into a lease tenure for the remaining area within the railway site. “However VicTrack has advised that council must allow for the potential return of rail services and development of the site must take this into consideration when developing that masterplan and the community hub link to the existing railway station,” she said. The site of the existing library at the corner of Commercial and King streets will be transformed into a new IGA supermarket. “Currently, the negotiations are still in progress regarding the construction of the IGA supermarket at the current library location,” Mr Peterson said.

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Marketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future pondered By Leticia Laing

Fresh ideas: a workshop at the Leongatha Community Garden saw hosts, from left, Victorian Farmers Market executive officer Kate Archdeacon and Clare Fountain share ideas to breathe new life into the Leongatha Farmers Market.

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is that they shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compete with retailers by having resellers. These markets should be working in tandem. THE ailing Leongatha Farmers Market â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are opportunities here to grow businesses is expected to get a new lease on life and production in regional Victoria as profits go thanks to passionate volunteers and ad- straight to the producer and strengthen the local economy. People need to support these markets and ditional funding. vote with their dollars.â&#x20AC;? As a Victorian Farmers Market Association Ms Archdeacon was in Leongatha last Thursday accredited market, the Leongatha market has a to host a workshop with Sorted4Life facilitator Clare commitment to excluding resellers, thus providing a Fountain for stakeholders, including the community genuine alternative to produce from retailers. garden, the Leongatha Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shed and stallholders. Held monthly on Howard Street and greatly Ms Fountain said her role was to assist the supported by Leongatha Community Garden marketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community to make funding applications volunteers and the Leongatha Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed, the for grants in the hope of attracting more stallholders market has struggled to attract stallholders recently, and visitors. fluctuating between about six to 12 stalls each The workshop was held as part of a Food Source month. Victoria grant to help the market identify tangible According to VFMA executive officer Kate and feasible opportunities for growth in regional Archdeacon, there are many markets calling Victoria, according to Victorian Agriculture Minister themselves â&#x20AC;&#x153;farmers marketsâ&#x20AC;? that include resellers, Jaala Pulford. which means money spent at these venues doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go Shadow Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh directly to producers or makers. announced in March an elected Liberal-Nationals â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means Leongatha has to work a lot harder than government would restore the $2m Farmers Market just letting anyone show up and have a stall,â&#x20AC;? Ms Support Program fund. Archdeacon said. He said funding for the grants program had ran â&#x20AC;&#x153;My issue with small regional communities out under the current government three years ago.

Taking action: Bass Coast Shire councillors Geoff Ellis, Bruce Kent, Stephen Fullarton, Michael Whelan, mayor Pamela Rothfield, deputy mayor Brett Tessari, Julian Brown, Les Larke and Clare Le Serve fully supported the Change for Sam strategy at last Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council meeting.

Bass Coast strides toward equality BASS Coast councillors took an active step to eliminate family violence at its ordinary meeting on Wednesday.

family violence programs and support services. In Bass Coast, the rate of family violence is 25 percent higher than the state average. The Change for Sam Strategy will comprise four Titled the Change for Sam Strategy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in memory key tiers which align with the Victorian Governof Cowes resident Samantha Fraser who lost her life mentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Free from Violence Strategy. er to domestic violence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bass Coast Shire Council b o These tiers include prevention, service response, t c called for greater police resources. O 1 system coordination and alignment, and practical 3 e The strategy also called for councillors to lob- support. s s clo by the State Government to provide an increase of n o i Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield put forward the no$600,000 for organisations like Bass Coast Health, tice of motion calling for support for the strategy. inat m o N SalvoCare and Gippsland Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health to deliver Cr Rothfield said the Phillip Island community was deeply affected by Ms Fraserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death and this strategy will work to prevent family violence occurring in the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are two reported family violence incidents per day in Bass Coast and while there are a number of agencies and government organisations AGENDA WORKS THIS WEEK PUBLIC BRIEFING working to respond to these reports, their resources are stretched,â&#x20AC;? Cr Rothfield said. Sealed road maintenance: Whole Shire 7.2 Notice of Motion 723 - Question Time at Council Wednesday 24 October 2018, from 10.00am Roadside slashing: Hallston, Welshpool, Hedley Meetings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goals of Change for Sam include improving Bridge construction and road realignment: Bena 8.1. Assembly of Councillors 22 August to 21 September (1 hour) current services and resources to better respond to Kongwak Road, Bena. 2018. Bridge replacement: Powneys Road, Tarwin incidences of family violence in Bass Coast.â&#x20AC;? 8.2. Documents sealed awarded or extended by CEO 25 Unsealed road maintenance: Korumburra South, August 2018 to 21 September 2018. Cr Michael Whelan said the strategy was about Outtrim, Foster, Foster North 9.3.1. Audit Committee Meeting - 10 September 2018 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS changing attitudes to inequality. Resheets: Toora - Gunyah Road, Toora North 14.1. Matter which the Council considers would prejudice Carpark construction: Walkerville foreshore and Council. Wednesday 24 October 2018, 10.00am* In particular, he highlighted the overwhelming Charles Street, Korumburra (Council Agenda Topics only), Council Chambers, Michael 14.2. Contractual Matter number of men who are domineering in relationships Sealed road drainage and road works: McGleads 14.3. Personnel Matter Place, Leongatha and the young boys who are socialised into these Road, Foster and Soldiers Road, Yanakie *Expressions of interest to present were made by accessing 14.4. Personnel Matter Unsealed road grading: Allambee, Nerrena, Bena, Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Presenting to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; page, contact roles through aggression in sport. Arawata, Hedley, Foster North, Dumbalk, Venus Bay AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS 5662 9222 for details. A list of booked topics can be viewed â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is not acceptable that we condone this aggresSealed road shoulder maintenance: Bena, Kongwak the day prior on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. Australia Day Nominations for 2019 Citizen of the Year, sion. We all need to change,â&#x20AC;? he said. Tree requests: Nerrena Community Event of the Year and Young Citizen of the ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Street reconstruction: Hawkins Street, Korumburra Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari called for the inYear/Youth Community Contribution will be closing on 31 Unsealed road maintenance: Foster, Foster North, Wednesday 24 October 2018, 2.00pm, Council Chambers, October. crease of police resources.

Korumburra, Outtrim Michael Place, Leongatha â&#x20AC;&#x153;The statistics are a blight on our shire. We need year after year. Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it time they were nominated for a South Pavement and drainage works: Canavans Road, *Questions were registered by accessing Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mount Eccles to unite to break the cycle and get more police rewebsite â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Questions for Council Meetingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; page, contact Gippsland Australia Day Award? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free and a lovely way to let people know we appreciate their efforts. 5662 9222 for details. sources,â&#x20AC;? he said. EMPLOYMENT All nominees will be honoured in local newspapers, at Please note that Council live streams and records Cr Bruce Kent said Bass Coast deserved greater the awards ceremony on Wednesday 16 January, and on its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on Council advertises all employment opportunities on police presence. Australia Day at Local events. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for more details. its website. You can nominate online at â&#x20AC;&#x153;The government needs to hear the voice of the For details please visit: AGENDA www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/australiaday community. If an incident happened in inner Melwww.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/employment IMMUNISATION SESSIONS 2.1. Planning Scheme Amendment C117 Procedural bourne, they would have a concentrated family vioAmendment - Little Commercial Street Korumburra. November sessions will be run in the last week of October TENDER lence unit,â&#x20AC;? he said. 3.1. Strategy Review: Draft Community Strengthening due to Melbourne Cup Public Holiday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are treated like poor citizens. You need to Strategy 2018 - 2022. 4.1. Tanderra Park, Meeniyan - Request For Council to Foster: Tuesday 30 October, 10.00 - 10.30am at War companies/applicants for the following: speak up. If a serious incident occurs in Bass Coast, Maintain Park Assets Memorial Arts Centre police could be tied up for three or four hours. That 4.2. Endorsement: Municipal Emergency Management Leongatha: Tuesday 30 October, 12.30 - 1.30pm at RFT/199 URBAN STREET RECONSTRUCTION means thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s half a shift with no patrols. We need to Plan 2018 - 2021 Leongatha Uniting Church Hall WORKS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS 4.3. Petition Response: Improving standards of local Mirboo North: Wednesday 31 October, 9.00 - 9.30am at stand up as a community and break this cycle.â&#x20AC;? gravel roads. Maternal and Child Health Centre Cr Clare Le Serve congratulated council for be5.1. 2017/18 Annual Report. Korumburra: Wednesday 31 October, 11.30am - 12.00pm at Tenders close 2.00pm AEDT on Tuesday 7.1. Notice of Motion 722 - Councillor Code of Conduct coming a White Ribbon accredited organisation and 13 November 2018. Documentation is Karmai Community Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre State and Federal Government Candidacy Guidelines. Nyora: Wednesday 31 October, 1.00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.30pm at Nyora available from Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s e-Tendering Portal for supporting the Change for Sam Strategy. Community Hall - this will be the last session at Nyora for www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/tenders â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is very sad. Those statistics are not something the year we should be proud of, but we should be proud that we have taken these steps.â&#x20AC;?

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School gets $6 million dollar pledge By Leticia Laing KORUMBURRA Secondary College will get a second lease of life with a major commitment from the Coalition in government to finish the school’s redevelopment started in 2014. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, Victorian Shadow Education Minister Tim Smith and Eastern Victoria MLC Melina Bath were on hand on Wednesday to make the announcement to commit a further $6 million to stage two, if successful in the November 24 state election. Mr O’Brien, who has been campaigning for the past three years to complete the rebuild with strong community backing, said he was delighted to make the announcement with his colleagues. “This funding will cover the cost of demolishing and reconstructing the out-dated main school building at the front of the site,” he said.

“I have spent four years lobbying the Andrews Labor Government to provide funding for this important project. It’s been disappointing that Korumburra has been overlooked in successive Labor Government budgets. “I have been really impressed by the school community, in particular the Community Engagement Group, as well as the wider local community for its support of the campaign for a new secondary college.” Mr Smith said he saw the need for the new school buildings after visiting earlier this year. Korumburra Secondary College Community Engagement Group member Sam Norrey said Mr O’Brien had consistently supported the school in lobbying for funding. “With two children at the school, I know how important it is for them to have the best facilities possible to learn,” “Mr O’Brien helped us put together a petition with more than 300 signatures to support the redevelopment which he tabled in parliament.”

Funding commitment: front, Victorian Shadow Education Minister Tim Smith, future Korumburra Secondary College captains Eric Zubcic, Niamh Foster and Joel Findlay, with back, from left, Korumburra Secondary College leading teacher Chris Cronin, Community Engagement Group member Sam Norrey, school council deputy president Matt Row, president Kam Whyte, Eastern Victoria MLC Melina Bath and Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien at the Coalition’s commitment of $6 million to stage two of the school rebuild last Wednesday.

Coalition promises Foster a new school FOSTER will get a new primary school under an elected Liberal Nationals Government.

The Nationals’ Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, was joined by Shadow Minister for Education, Tim Smith, in Foster last Wednesday to make the $2.5 million commitment to fully rebuild Foster Primary School. Mr O’Brien said he had been working with the school community to push for a rebuild of the school since he was elected in 2015. “Foster Primary School was built in 1965 and is certainly showing its age. The school has asbestos issues throughout and literally has chunks of brickwork falling off its exterior,” Mr O’Brien said. “It’s at the point where the school shouldn‘t continue to spend money on maintenance for things that really need to be replaced. It’s not acceptable that our children and teachers have to put up with these sorts of facilities. “That’s why an elected Liberal Nationals Gov-

ernment in November will provide $2.5 million in funding to ensure we see a full rebuild of Foster Primary School. “I collected and presented the Andrews Labor Government over 1000 signatures on a petition backing the project, but despite this enormous community support Labor has failed to commit to rebuilding the school. We are now doing that.” Mr Smith said Labor had neglected the school for years, only to provide part of the funds needed in this year’s State Budget after pressure from the community. “We’ll fix the mess left by the part-time Education Minister and finish the job so the Foster community has a school it can be proud of and local children can get the education they deserve,” Mr Smith said. “The Liberal Nationals are committed to delivering a better deal for our regional communities and ensuring we have access to a modern and safe learning environment.”

School pledge: from left, Shadow Minster for Education Tim Smith, Foster Primary School Council president Matt Wallis, The Nationals’ Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and The Nationals’ Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath at the announcement that an elected Liberal Nationals Government will fund a rebuild of Foster Primary School, last Wednesday.

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COLUMN 7 INVERLOCH Community House presents Children’s Week Creative Arts this Friday, October 26 from 3.30pm to 5pm on the lawn of Inverloch Community Hub. There will be a free barbecue. THE Friends of the Mirboo North Swimming Pool Events Committee present a Country Music Walk Up at 11am on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Mirboo North Shire Hall. Come along and show your support while enjoying five hours of country music and a scrumptious afternoon tea. Lucky door prizes. Entry $5. Proceeds to the redevelopment of the Mirboo North Swimming Pool. For enquires call Mary 5668 1643. IT’S all happening at Tarwin Valley Primary School at Meeniyan. Gene VanderZalm has been appointed principal after acting in the role and the school will host two teachers from Cambodia later this month. The teachers are coming to Meeniyan through the organisation, OHA Siem Reap Open Eyes, with the help of Marty Thomas of Meeniyan who volunteers for the group in Cambodia. PEOPLE are invited to take part in The Great Witch Hunt in Grantville and surrounding towns during October. Up to 40 witches are on display between Bass and The Gurdies, and each one will have a sign and a number identifying them as part of the hunt. List the exact location of at least five witches in at least three different towns, and complete the entry form available from local businesses and from the Facebook page ‘The Great Witch Hunt’ to go into the draw to win great prizes, including a major prize of a two night stay for a family of four at Big 4 Inverloch Holiday Park.

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Cards available are from Cancer Council of Victoria, Royal Flying Doctor Service and Anglicare. If you would like to purchase good quality cards and at the same time support a worthy charity, just pop in to the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau in the Leongatha Memorial Complex, opposite Leongatha Post Office. The bureau is open Monday to Friday, 10am too Tis the season: South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau volunteers Elizabeth Turner (left) and 4pm, and weekends, 11am to 3pm, or ring them onn Linda Dunlop encourage people to pop into the Leongatha bureau and buy charity Christmas cards. 5662 2111 to find out more.

School of rock STARS of the future were on stage last week at during Newhaven College’s 4th annual Bands Night.

Phillip Island’s Shearing Shed became an underage rock venue when no less than 19 bands comprising 80 students let their hair down and entertained the appreciative audience. Their amazing music ranged from the Year 5 debut bands to ABBA tributes and from nervous singers to seasoned Year 12 ‘semi-professionals’. College principal Gea Lovell praised everyone involved and rated the event as a highlight of the year. CLASSES in the Welshpool Flower Show include “Wow, what a night! Last night was simply brilpot plants, hanging baskets, photos, home produce and liant and I thank most sincerely all those who were floral art. Enter on the Friday morning and a steward involved, and especially Rob Turton who led the evewill assist you. The theme is Treasures of the Sea. ning, and of course the music staff who were simply Schedules are available at the Welshpool Post Office, amazing,” Mrs Lovell said.

Proud as can be: Fish Creek author Elizabeth Farrell launched her first novel, Willow Bloom and the Dream Keepers at Gecko Studio Gallery at Fish Creek on Friday, October 5. The book launched in Fishy Willow Bloom and the Dream Keepers written for young adults takes the reader on an adventure with 13 year old Willow.

tober 27 from 10am. Ms Farrell (centre) is pictured with launch MC Chelsea Taylor (left) and multiaward winning author Janeen Webb at Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek. The book has been reviewed and has received a four star rating on Goodreads, an online book review site.

She encounters magical forests, guardians from other worlds and discovers her family is part of a secret order. A prophecy tells of an ancient secret that must be uncovered to push back the forces of evil that threaten to corrupt our dreams. Leongatha Newsagency will be hosting a book signing with Ms Farrell on Saturday morning, Oc-

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Teacher’s book recalls kidnapping By Brad Lester A BOOK about the kidnapping of children and a teacher from the former Wooreen State School in 1977 will be launched this Friday. The teacher kidnapped, Rob Hunter, is the author of the book, Day 9 at Wooreen. Mr Hunter was a 20 year old nine days into his first teaching job when Edwin John Eastwood burst into the school near Hallston and took him and nine students hostage. Some of the nine students reside in South Gippsland, including South Gippsland Shire Councillor Ray Argento. Mr Hunter said, “It’s just such a crazy story. It’s just crazy the way certain things happened and the way no one ended up being physically hurt was a miracle.” Mr Eastwood escaped from a Geelong jail in Firsthand account: Rob Hunter’s new December 1976, where he was serving 15 years for book Day 9 at Wooreen tells his account of the kidnapping of students from a school at Faraday, south of Bendigo, and holding them at ransom for the kidnapping of himself and his students $1 million. from Wooreen State School in 1977. On February 14, 1977, while armed with a revolver, he entered Wooreen Primary School and chained up the nine students and bound and gagged Mr Hunter. The hostages were loaded into the back of a Dodge utility and driven east, via Mirboo North. By Leticia Laing Mr Eastwood collided with a log truck on Grand Ridge Road and took the driver and passenger, A RECENT community gathering high- Robin and David Smith from Devon North, hostage lighting frustration in the cost of rates at gunpoint. The driver and passenger of another truck, Greg pointed accusations at South Gippsland Peterson from Yarram and Ian Webber from Moe, Shire council chief executive officer Tim were also taken hostage at gunpoint. The Dodge utility was badly damaged in the crash Tamlin. Part of proceedings at the impromptu community and Mr Eastwood was in need of a new vehicle. A Kombi van, driven by two women, arrived at meeting organised by concerned residents at the Korumburra Scout Hall involved an informal show of the scene and Mr Eastwood took them hostage and hands, voting no confidence in Mr Tamlin as well as stole their vehicle. The 16 hostages were then taken in the Kombi the shire councillors. One of the meeting organisers Marie Gerrard- van to the prearranged campsite in the Mullundung Stenton said most of the 80-strong crowd raised their Forest. During the night, hostage Robin Smith was hands in favour of the vote. Mr Tamlin, who said he was not invited by the able to escape from the chains holding him meeting organisers, had met them at a previous and travelled around eight kilometres to a farm council meeting when the organisers requested flyers house to raise the alarm at around 6.30am. On discovering the missing hostage, Mr Eastwood about the meeting be distributed to the councillors. “During this conversation I was never requested to attend the meeting, only to distribute the flyer (reWILSONS PROM garding a community meeting) to the councillors,” he said. “I believe the vote (at the meeting) was misguided as the role of the chief executive and the council when it comes to setting rates does not seem to be understood. “My role is to facilitate the briefing sessions and council meetings, to provide information and modelling so council can determine and set its rates. There is a formal community consultation process which accompanies the setting of the rates.” Council is now in the process of putting its budget together for the next financial year and will be seeking community input starting in April. SPECIAL However, a Rates Strategy Review Committee of OFFER community stakeholders and councillors will not be used this year and council will look to do its own review in time for the 2019-20 financial year budget. WILSONS PROM WHALE CRUISES The previous Rates Strategy Review CommitPromo Code “YARRWHALE18” tee’s report was not taken up by council given a lack of unanimous support among committee members. The choices available to council in a rating strategy affect the distribution of rate contributions across the community - including industrial, residential or farming land - instead of how much in total is CALL 1300 763 739 - WWW.WILDLIFECOASTCRUISES.COM.AU collected.

bundled his captives into the Kombi and fled towards Sale. He was intercepted by Yarram Police but ignored a request to stop. After a high speed pursuit, a rifle was used to shoot out the Kombi’s tyres. Mr Eastwood was shot in the leg and arrested. He was sentenced to a further three years in prison. Mr Eastwood was released in 1993 after refusing parole in 1991. In 2001 he was arrested for stealing a yacht to sail to the Philippines with drugs and guns. Writing the book was an “intense” process, Mr Hunter said, “almost as bad as the event”. “It took me the best part of three years to write it because it’s very consuming and has brought back a lot of emotions, flashbacks and thoughts,” Mr Hunter said. While in the book Mr Hunter writes he is healed, writing the tale has returned him to thinking about the children and the looks on their faces during the

ordeal. After the kidnapping, Mr Hunter saw out the year at Wooreen and then taught in the Latrobe Valley, before returning to northern Victoria. He retired from teaching in February this year, after holding a wellbeing role at Kyabram Prep-12 College. “After coming back to Kyabram, I did not think about the kidnapping for months on end until someone asked about it,” Mr Hunter said. The experience only increased his passion for teaching and helping children. “It endeared me even more to children. You want to support them and encourage them and build them up,” he said. The book celebration will be hosted by the Department of Education and Training Victoria this Friday in Melbourne. Copies of Day 9 at Wooreen will be available to buy at The Star office, 36 McCartin Street, Leongatha, from next week.

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THERE have been requests from concerned ratepayers and beach users, from South Gippsland Shire and also Bass Coast Shire regarding letters in the local press, as to why Walkerville beach has been stripped and what can be done to fix it or ensure that similar events donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t occur again. There has been a sandy beach in front of the hall at Walkerville North for more than 50 years. There has been a temporary fix of terminal scow at the northern end of the new

seawall, which has occurred since the seawall was built and has also increased by about 30 metres. Bluestone rocks have now been dumped on top and in front of the material that was placed there to repair the scow. Terminal scow will now continue where the bluestone rocks end. Projects like this generally start with a wish list and in many cases are just that, with little or no consideration given to underlying issues. Unfortunately in many cases the end result is poor, caused by the failure to understand or abide by the many varied fac-

E D I T O R I A L What next for footy, netball? THE clubs of the Alberton Football Netball League will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the AFL Gippsland Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting tonight (Tuesday).

The commission will discuss the next step to take in its latest review of football and netball in Gippsland, following AFL Victoria not supporting the proposed merger of the Alberton and Mid Gippsland competitions. As it stands, the Alberton league could struggle to continue in its current six team competition for 2019, with the Allies Football Netball Club yet to announce if it will come out of recess and contest the next season, Fish Creek considering entering recess if the league stays as is, and MDU looking at Mid Gippsland. The league is in a difficult position given that former clubs nearest to the league geographically - Inverloch-Kongwak and Korumburra-Bena â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are now well entrenched in the West Gippsland competition. Korumburra-Bena advocated strongly to leave Alberton and join West Gippsland, but the club has not found widespread success in West Gippsland and perhaps a conversation could be held yet again about the Giants rejoining Alberton to bolster the competition. Inverloch-Kongwak, on the other hand, would be best to remain in West Gippsland given its onfield success in that league and likely dominance of Alberton should it return. Anthony Hullick of Tarwin Football Netball Club has raised the prospect of a two tiered competition in West Gippsland and that could be given serious consideration - so long as single clubs are not split across divisions if one of their teams succeed and is elevated to division one while the rest of the club remains in division two. The barrier of geography is a hindrance, with the coastline leaving such clubs as the Allies, Toora and Foster with little options of where to go but to remain with Alberton or any new competition that emerges from it. Time will tell.

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tors in coastal dynamics and coastal engineering. Coastal engineering is vastly different to that on land. Before any works are undertaken, a proper detailed investigation needs to be undertaken. There are many issues that need to be investigated and understood. Coastal dynamics can and do change rapidly. These include high tides, storm surges, winds and wind direction, environmental effects and beach usage. Once this process is completed it perhaps should go to an independent panel of review. It would then check the feasibility, practicability, engineering standards, environmental and any other issue. Such a review panel might comprise shire councillors, DWELP, Parks Victoria, police, sea rescue, EPA, etc. TRACT Consultants conducted public meetings last year for the Walkerville Masterplan. One submission drew attention to and supplied information on the very negative effects of the construction of seawalls. Information was also supplied on erosion control measures. This TRACT Masterplan Draft now appears to have ignored this information. The draft plan shows a seawall with a similar profile to that recently completed between the northern end of the new seawall and the caravan park, some 900 metres in length. Recent articles in the press

Letters to the Editor also refer to erosion problems along the coast at Corinella and Cowes. At Cowes, Bass MP Brian Paynter declared that should the Coalition win office, they will provide $3 million to build a seawall. Both shire councils could benefit greatly from shared information and a possible review panel as outlined above. Money spent on better facilities and improvements for all users on our coast and beaches is always very welcome. The community must be aware that what may appear to be a nice glossy project and just what is needed, can without very careful planning, turn into a disaster. Let us hope that in future a more rigorous system of checks can be put in place.

Don Atkins, Pakenham/ Walkerville.

Lamenting what should have been EVERY time I visit Lardner Park for an event, I am reminded of what might, no what should have been at Stony Creek, had South Gippsland Shire Council had the forethought and common sense to support the construction of the planned exhibition centre there. In a recent article on the three tiers of government, for-

mer Premier Jeff Kennett proposed a reduction to two tiers, with the state tier being the one recommended for abolition. Just imagine if the only interface between Canberra and the good folk of South Gippsland was the mob housed at 9 Smith Street, Leongatha, where the most functional edifice is the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the too hard basketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;!

David Vance, Inverloch.

Come on Telstra THEREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S a Consumer Service Guarantee (CSG) for all Telstra fixed line customers. Who knew? Well Telstra wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to tell you. When the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) was started by the Howard Government at the turn of the century to protect fixed line customers from lengthy telephone repairs, the publicity noise wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deafening. Nothing on television, radio or in the papers to attract attention because Costello wanted to sell the company to mums and dad investors, not put them off. So if you wanted to find out, you had to go to the ACMA website on your own research. There you were told that Telstra had two days to fix your phone or else the penalties started. Telstra would owe you $14.52 per business day for five days, increasing to $48.40 per

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day thereafter. The city dwellers in the dark werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t affected because phone services were repaired quickly. The regional customers were the ones who were disadvantaged due to staff cuts. To avoid country CSG payments, Telstra applied to APRA for a waiver to permit Manila to organise a diversion of a fixed line to a mobile phone, thus helping out the country technicians for short periods. Ha! Now thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a joke. My farm phoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last diversion lasted 55 days and ACMA staff said they had heard much longer. The sight of my mobile acting as a wallphone caused great mirth to my children with their smartphones on plans that cost far less than Telstraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landline, plus only those within four feet heard the phone ring and the battery would run down. To refuse the diversion was the same as taking it - no CSG. A Telstra parent of an exstudent said we should have taken the third option: say we wanted a direct line but had no mobile. Then Telstra had to get a mobile to us from a Telstra shop (Wonthaggi the closest). He said that hurried repairs. There are now only 6.8 million fixed line customers across Australia. To them I say, read the ACMA rules carefully on its website. Quote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Telstra must â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;notifyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; its customers at least once

every two years of the CSG and the current penalty ratesâ&#x20AC;?. Have any customers ever been notified? No, you were expected to read the website! Telstra wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to be foolish enough to write it on your account - then youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d know! No, through osmosis fixed line customers would learn of their CSG rights. All 6.8 million of them? After 21 months of a faulty farm phone, I like this part. Quote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Telstra will automatically start crediting the account holder once it exceeds the time limit for repairsâ&#x20AC;?. Sure, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m breeding flying pink pigs here on my farm. ACMA didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spare a thought to the customers who were computer illiterate, had suffered strokes or didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t own a computer. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know their rights; they were a minority and minorities can be discriminated against. People like my banker, my doctor, my lawyer, my dentist, my specialist, my accountant, my mechanic, my plumber, my electrician, my shopkeepers and so on. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve asked 120 Telstra customers since I heard of the CSG and not one has known; never mind, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s millions to go. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask a Telstra Filipino though, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cos if he raised the CSG, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d lose his job.

Michael Hogg, Yanakie.

VOXPOP! VOX

During the packing of boxes for Operation Christmas Child last Tuesday, October 16, The Star asked Leongatha Primary School students, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do you enjoy the most about giving at Christmas?â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;When giving, everybody is made happy and that makes you happy yourself.â&#x20AC;? Amber Checkley, Leongatha.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love giving lots of presents and I love playing with them.â&#x20AC;? Mitchell Landry, Leongatha South.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really enjoy giving presents to the kids who cannot afford them.â&#x20AC;? Eli Pitts, Leongatha.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like giving presents and cards to all my family, especially my nanna and pop.â&#x20AC;? Alana Donchi, Leongatha.

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MIGHTY PROUD TO BE LOCAL Capeview Mitre 10 tops the list as best hardware store in Victoria and Tasmania CAPEVIEW Mitre 10 Wonthaggi was humbled to be crowned Victoria and Tasmania’s best hardware store, following the 2018 Victorian and Tasmanian Hardware Industry Awards.

ward bringing product innovation in the market place, supporting the local communities, building business partnerships with its customers and training and multi-skilling its staff to be able to provide exemplary customer service,” Capeview Mitre 10 Group CEO Tony Cruickshank said. Mr Cruickshank was pleased The local store was awarded with the acknowledgement HardHardware Trade Store of the Year. ware Australia Victoria and TasEmployees Michelle Ford and Ja- mania had bestowed on all staff mie Moresco were recognised as and stores throughout the hardEmployee of the Year and a final- ware industry who were finalists, ist for Sales Representative of the and specifically to Capeview Mitre 10 where the Wonthaggi store year respectively. The awards were announced in received top honours and two emMelbourne on October 13. Hard- ployees were singled out across ware stores across Victoria and the state. “Ultimately, it is the staff we Tasmania were judged on business performance, strategy train- employ who make the business ing, innovation, customer ser- and it is testimony to their dedivice, marketing and community cation and passion which has won these awards on behalf of the engagement. “The Capeview Mitre 10 company,” he said. Ms Ford – who works from the Group – which comprises of stores in Wonthaggi, Cowes, Inverloch, Tarwin Lower store – was proud Leongatha and Tarwin Lower – to win Employee of the Year. She has been an integral part of these is passionate about adding value communities for more than 40 and being able to contribute to the years and continually strives to- store.

She is a valued member of the community and volunteers at the Venus Bay Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Mr Cruickshank recalled Ms Ford coming in to work in her CERT uniform after helping her community at an incident at 4am. Mr Cruickshank commended her for her passion for the community. “Michelle knows just about every customer who comes into the store by name and has an outstanding knowledge of the business and the products we sell,” he said. “She is always ready to try new things and initiated the kitchen display at Tarwin Lower, which now has the second highest sales for flat pack kitchens in the group; this is a testament of her drive to add value to the business.” Mr Moresco was named as a finalist for Sales Representative of the Year. He was amongst nine finalists, all of whom were suppliers. Mr Moresco was the only hardware business sales representative candidate throughout Victoria and Tasmania. Mr Cruickshank described this as “unique and well

deserved”. “Jamie has the same qualities as Michelle. He is innovative, driven and customer-centric,” he said. “He is always willing to go the extra mile for customers, even if it means getting up at 4am to make a delivery. That’s the type of person he is and it is a pleasure to have him work for the Capeview Mitre 10 Group.” To culminate proceedings, Capeview Mitre10 Cowes was also a finalist for Retail Store of the Year. “These winning stores are at the cutting edge and leading the future of the industry,” Hardware Australia executive officer Scott Wiseman said. “It is great to see regional stores taking out the awards as an indicator of how strong the industry is across all of Victoria and Tasmania.” Hardware Australia congratulates all of the finalists and winners of the 2018 Victorian and Tasmanian Hardware Industry Awards.

Finalist: Jamie Moresco (left) was named a finalist for Sales Representative of the Year at the 2018 Victorian and Tasmanian Hardware Industry Awards. He was congratulated by Capeview Mitre 10 Group CEO Tony Cruickshank.

High praise: Michelle Ford was the well deserved recipient of the Employee of the Year award at the 2018 Victorian and Tasmanian Hardware Industry Awards, and is pictured shaking hands with Capeview Mitre 10 Group CEO Tony Cruickshank.

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tchorn has been in business with newsagencies, with his commitment to customers now recognised in the crowning of 2018 Office Choice Dealer of the Year for Victoria and Tasmania that recognises a high standard of franchise requirements and supplier recognition. It was a broken leg that prompted Mr Watchorn to consider and reflect more upon his business. “It was when I broke my leg a number of years back I was relegated to the couch. I was thinking

shopping experience as a customer. I became dissatisfied with the user experience of the online shop,” Mr Watchorn said. “By contrast, the user experience with the Office Choice online shopping website has received good comments and positive feedback about the user experience. We could not be happier, but in all honesty, our receipt of the award recognises our local customers and their belief and support of us.” Leongatha Express Office Choice stock all your office needs, business machines and ink and toner cartridges with free delivery of orders totalling more than $55. Account holders can also apply

they employ Dennis Cornelius as their on-road representative who has been a successful cold-canvasser for the business. Office Choice represents the independent stationers of Australia and is 100 percent Australian owned and operated. If there is an item not in stock, feel comfortable knowing their buying power takes advantage of Office Products Australia New Zealand. For more information visit your local Office Choice newsagency at 30 Bair Street, Leongatha. Online: www. express.officechoice.com. au. Email: enquiries@expressofficechoice.com.au. Telephone: 5662 2660.

Express Office Choice Local team: from left, staff from Leongatha Express Office Choice, Copy Centre team member Georgia Anton, delivery representative Dennis Cornelius and stationery manager Corrie Hemming hold their award for the 2018 Office Choice Dealer of the Year Victoria and Tasmania, with newsagency director Dean Watchorn.

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Paul Harper inspires school community AS part of its extended mental health week activities, Mary MacKillop College welcomed one of Australia’s leading presenters, Paul Harper, to its school last week. MR Harper is a writer and educator specialising in the areas of health, stress management, resilience, high performance, leadership, personal leadership and corporate change. During a morning session with the wellbeing staff he spoke about challenges, both personal and professional, and strategies to reframe those challenges in order to see them from a different perspective. Mr Harper also spoke to students during the day about success and redefining success; that it is different for each individual. To be successful we have to get uncomfortable at times to grow as a person. He addressed the whole staff in the afternoon about qualities of high performing people; getting uncomfortable, about success, self awareness, communication, being teachable, and having an accountability system. In the evening about 100 parents and community members learned how you can live your best life and support your children, friends and family to live their best life. Mr Harper spoke about elements of changes

and aligning different kinds of life - physical, emotional and spiritual - so there’s an alignment with values and how we behave. Last Thursday, October 18 the school ran a mental health expo with a range of community presenters. Students were given a presentation by Dr Chris Ford about the youth access clinic run by Leongatha Healthcare. Headspace staff, based in Wonthaggi, also helped with further education about mental health. As well as a number of stands with information, Gippsland Jersey milk company made milkshakes in the yard, with money raised going to the Ripple Effect cause to help improve farmers’ mental health. Other activities promoted by the school were a Moodfood competition where students competed for healthiest meal, which would then replace the canteen as that meal for the day. A photographic and poster competition based on the school’s mental health theme Find Your Glow was also well supported. Glowing wristbands along the theme were also well supported. “We had a very successful week and a half. The theme Find Your Glow was based on the fact mental health can lead people into a dark place. With support we all need to help people find their glow in times of challenge,” deputy principal wellbeing and organisation Kieran O’Dwyer said.

Leading speaker: welcoming Paul Harper, middle, as a guest presenter were Mary MacKillop College deputy principal wellbeing and organisation Kieran O’Dwyer and student counsellor Mel Licciardi.

Inverloch’s new shed attracting more members THE Inverloch Men’s Shed is fully to prepare the grant application which resulted in equipped for all kinds of handymen and the opening of the new shed in July of last year,” Mr Sellers said. hobbyist work. President of the Inverloch Men’s Shed, Julian Sellers, initially contacted Bass MLA Brian Paynter for his support of the grant application. “Brian was of great help from the beginning and continued to support the shed when he the brought it up in Parliament,” Mr Sellers said. The shed members raised in excess of $30,000 towards the grant of $60,000 for the project and State Government funds were needed in order to complete the project. “Letters were written to the Minister on our behalf and Brian worked closely with the volunteers

“Now thanks to his assistance we have over 50 members and have worked on projects to help the local child care centre and the specialist school, plus numerous plans for the community in the near future.” The men’s shed promotes a strong interest in men’s health and wellbeing, serving the needs of the men in the Bass Coast district. Mr Paynter said, “They are such a dedicated and pro-active local group caring about the mental Backing men: Bass MLA Brian Paynter (centre, in suit), with State Opposition leader Mathealth of others, providing a safe and busy envi- thew Guy (right) with members of Inverloch Men’s Shed, from left, president Julian Sellers, ronment for locals.” Adrian Judge, Trevor Key, Mal Dunn, Ken Roberts and Frank Deane.

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Collision fails to stop Charltons’ hay delivery community. Stranded at Walgett in New South Wales, the Charltons were able to lock the trailer of hay in the yard of the local police station overnight while they stayed at The Gateway Hotel until they came up with a plan. John Charlton and his Fortunately a local poson Jack collided with the liceman lent John his Landroo just 200km short of their cruiser ute so the Charltons destination at Dirranbandi could deliver the hay to two in Queensland, damaging families: the Carsons and John’s Nissan Navara. the Prischettos. He was towing a trailer The Carsons have a famwith 100 bales of hay desily sheep farm in Dirrantined for farmers desperbandi and have been enduring a distressing time since husband Billy fell four storeys from a cattle truck and broke his leg in 10 places several years ago. The Prischetto family runs Brahman cattle on a small farm and were in desperate need as they had not had any work for more than nine months due to the dry conditions. The families received 50 bales each, as well as groceries, meat and fuel vouchers. “We felt satisfied delivering the hay, however due to the accident and the vehicle damage, we didn’t get to have the time we would’ve liked to spend with each of the families, which was disappointing,” John said. “I embarked on this journey because I had the hay and wanted to contribMuch appreciated: Jack Charlton (left) and his fa- ute to those who were doing ther John of Mardan with Mrs Prischetto, to whom it tough.” the Charltons gave 50 bales of hay. John’s Navara was towed

NOT even a crash with a six foot kangaroo could stop a father and son from Mardan helping droughtstricken farmers in Queensland.

ate for fodder as drought gripped their district. “When we hit the kangaroo I thought, ‘What the hell was that’ but had to concentrate on keeping the car on the road as the bull bar had gone straight through the left front tyre, causing the bonnet to fly up onto the windscreen, blocking my vision,” John said. The Charltons set off on a 1600km trip from Leongatha, having sourced the hay with the support of the South Gippsland

Thanks a million: John Charlton of Mardan (second from left) with the Carson family, who received 50 bales of hay donated by John and his son Jack with the support of the South Gippsland community. from Walgett to Dubbo to be repaired so he could return home. After a few days, father and son drove back, however the car was feeling the pinch by the time they got back to Mardan. “The car has since been written off, but what’s a story without a little bit of drama,” John said. All hay was grown and baled on the Charltons’ property.

John thanked the following for their contributions to his hay run: Edney’s Leongatha for providing a full car service before the trip; Nesci’s Transport for their fuel sponsorship; Murray Goulburn Dumbalk for pallet wrap used to wrap the hay trailer; Bairs Hotel; Bendigo Bank staff; Evans Petroleum; Kevin Gardiner Kitchens; Lunds Auto Electrics; Murray Goul-

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Mentors help learners hit the road VOLUNTEER driving instructors are helping learner drivers across South Gippsland gain their probationary licences.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s L2P Program sees instructors accompany learner drivers to gain the mandatory 120 hours of driving experience needed to secure a licence. The program has been running since 2010 and so far 222 learners and 66 mentors have been involved, with 96 learners obtaining their licence.

On the road: South Gippsland Shire Council’s L2P program coordinator Lisa Bellairs and mentor Rob Reynolds of Mirboo North with the program car based at Mirboo North and sponsored by council, Rotary Club of Mirboo North, Freemasons of Mirboo North, Lions Club of Mirboo North, and Mirboo North and District Community Bank Branch.

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Not every learner driver has access to an adult to help them gain their 120 hours, with parents of triplets or working night shift struggling to find the time. In some cases, learners do not have access to a vehicle. Council’s L2P Program coordinator Lisa Bellairs told council last Wednesday, “Learner drivers are the safest drivers on our roads because they have supervising drivers next to them and they often go a bit slower and learn along the way.” Mentors must have a full driver’s licence. Mentor Rob Reynolds has been a part of the program since 2010 and said being a mentor has improved his own driving. The L2P Program is funded by the State Government until June 2019, with Ms Bellairs confident of funding being continued. The government contributes $57,000 a year to the program in the shire, with council spending an extra $8000.The program entails four cars, with three bought by council and one bought by the Mirboo North community with sponsorship.

Cr Lorraine Brunt AS we come closer to the end of the year, it is certainly time for our community to consider the Australia Day Awards for 2019.

Applications are closing on October 31, meaning there is a quick turnaround time for any last minute applications! The Australia Day Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise our community members who make great contributions to our region. This year we will be awarding three categories including Citizen of the Year, Event of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year/Youth Community Contribution. Those nominated will be recognised at the Australia Day Awards Ceremony on January 16, 2019 where the winners will also be announced. It is a wonderful night where we take the time to acknowledge all the hard working volunteers and community groups who dedicate significant amounts of time and effort for the benefit of South Gippsland. Although many nominees do not seek recognition, nominating someone for an Australia Day Award is just one small way we can ensure credit and gratitude is

given where it is certainly due. Nominations can be made online at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/AustraliaDay or please contact our offices on 5662 9200 for a printed copy to be distributed to you. I wish everyone who is nominated the best of luck and look forward to the celebrations early next year. Last week I was also thankful for the opportunity to meet the successful tenderer Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp for the Korumburra Railway Station Masterplan and the Detailed Designs of the Community Hub. They have been responsible for the architectural designs of Bunjil Place, Port of Sale and the Frank Bartlett Memorial Library in Moe all of which have been fantastic results for the local communities. Their designs create projects that are place making and anyone who has seen their work in Gippsland and beyond know the buildings they design are the perfect mix of stunning and functional. The masterplan and detailed designs are part of the Korumburra Revitalisation Project, a priority project for council in 2018-19. It is truly exciting to see this project starting to take shape and I cannot wait to see what Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp design for Korumburra.

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Flying colours: South Gippsland Shire Council’s Municipal Emergency Management Plan has passed an audit by Victoria State Emergency Service. The plan details how council and other authorities would manage emergencies. The audit found the plan complied with a set of 24 questions and recommended council undertake further exercises. Presenting to council last Wednesday were, from left, council’s coordinator of major projects and emergency management Penni Ellicott, SES regional officer emergency management Ken Bodinnar, council’s major projects and emergency management support officer Virginia Stacey and Cr Ray Argento, councillor representative on council’s Emergency Management Planning Committee.

Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing announced that seven popular motorcycle routes in Gippsland will share in $3.1 million worth of upgrades under the Motorcycle Safety Levy Program this financial year. Motorcycle-friendly protection will be added to existing safety barriers, while intersections and driveways sealing will be undertaken to prevent loose gravel from entering the main road along: • Mirboo North-Trafalgar Road, between the Strzelecki Highway and the Princes Highway; • Mount Baw Baw Road, between Main Neerim Road and Mount Baw Baw Village; • Main Neerim Road, between Drouin-Warragul Road and Mount Baw Baw Road; • Drouin-Korumburra Road, between DrouinWarragul Road and Korumburra-Warragul Road; • Willow Grove Road, between the Princes Highway and Mount Baw Baw Road; • Brandy Creek Road, between Drouin-Warragul Road and Main Neerim Road; and • Korumburra-Warragul Road, between the South Gippsland Highway and Princes Highway in Warragul. Warning signs will be installed on Willow Grove Road, Brandy Creek Road and Korumburra-Warragul Road to help riders identify upcoming road changes as well as guide posts to improve safety.

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Committee talk SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will this week start holding community meetings in the evenings to gauge community interest in establishing District Coordinating Committees.

These groups would bring together communities to take on more complex community projects, seek grant funding and advise council on local priorities. A meeting was held at Nyora on Monday. Meetings will be held at Ruby on October 24, Tarwin Lower on October 26, Fish Creek on October 29, Mirboo North on October 30, Koonwarra on October 31 and Toora on November 1. Council’s community strengthening coordinator Ned Dennis briefed council about the process last Wednesday. He expects to report to council about the outcomes of the meeting at the December 18 council meeting. Cr Meg Edwards was concerned the model of the committees would preclude people from having a say, but Mr Dennis assured her all were welcome. The meetings come after council, at its July meeting, voted to investigate the level of interest in the establishment of coordinating committees. More than 200 groups have been invited to take part in the discussions.

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Great experience: from left, Wonthaggi Secondary College Year 11 students Skye Storer, Ash Turner, Haylee Storer and Christina Rankin are current participants of the L2P program. The program was launched in Wonthaggi 10 years ago.

L2P turns 10 By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas

reach their licence goals,” he said. “We are always looking for new mentors to join the program and help our up and coming young drivTHE Bass Coast L2P program celebrated ers to gain that essential experience behind the wheel. its 10 year milestone last Thursday. I encourage anyone interested in becoming a volunFormer Victoria Police officer Steve Johnson teer mentor to contact their local program,” he said. launched the Bass Coast Community Driver EducaAccording to Mr Monacella, 120 hours of experition program from the Wonthaggi Neighbourhood ence in various conditions reduces risk of accident House in 2007, initially targeted to helping newly by 30 percent. arrived refugees to obtain a licence. Since the program’s inception, the rate of fataliIn 2008, the program was funded by the Traffic ties and serious injuries on the road has reduced by Accident Commission through VicRoads and ex- 25 percent in the 18-20 age range. tended to helping young people complete their 120 Mr Monacella also applauded the young people hours of driving experience whilst on their learners’ who take the necessary steps and commit to becompermit. ing safe drivers. The Bass Coast framework shaped the state wide One such driver is Wonthaggi’s Jess Paulson, L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program. who successfully obtained her licence on December In Bass Coast, the program has helped 302 par- 13 after participating in the L2P program. ticipants with 83 mentors. “Both of my sisters were in the program. One of In that time, they clocked 10,374 hours and my sisters recommended Bert (Applebee) as an in778,360 kilometres. structor because he is calm and encouraging,” Jess The program is designed to reduce road trauma. said. It also has economic benefits, as it allows young Jess said she loves driving and loves the freedom people greater opportunities to enter the workforce. that comes with having a licence. Regional Roads Victoria Eastern Region plan“I have the freedom to meet with friends, visit ning manager Pas Monacella said, “L2P is a prime family or go for a drive to the beach. Driving is one example of communities working together to achieve of my favourite things to do,” she said. great outcomes. Jess said being part of the program helped to “I applaud the program coordinators, Bass Coast strengthen her sense of community. Shire Council and the Wonthaggi Neighbourhood “I met new people, learned from them and was Centre who helped get this program off the ground willing to listen,” she said. and assisted it to grow into an incredibly successful “I highly recommend the program to gain the community asset that has helped hundreds of locals necessary experience to become a safe driver.”

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

AT last Wednesday’s Ordinary Council Meeting in Grantville, all nine councillors voted to advocate to the State Government for funding for the Change for Sam Initiative, which was developed after the tragic death of Phillip Island mother Samantha (Sam) Fraser.

grounds of long term neglect and abuse, with a home. It was a pleasure to meet some of these young people on Phillip Island recently, and it was really wonderful to see the kids enjoying themselves, with such great support. They really look forward to visiting Phillip Island and I was so impressed with the crew from Lighthouse Foundation running the program. It is admirable to see that our community’s grief, It also helps demonstrate how important Phillip disbelief and outrage is being directed towards deIsland is, not just as a great place to live, or a tourist veloping community led strategies to prevent family destination, but also as a healing place of respite for violence occurring in the future. those who need it most. There are two reported family violence incidents I also had the pleasure of attending the 10th anper day in Bass Coast and while there are a number of agencies and government organisations working niversary of the L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program to respond to these incidents, their resources are in Wonthaggi last week, which assists young people to gain the supervised driving experience necessary stretched. The goals of Change for Sam include improv- to clock up their required 120 hours for their probaing current services and resources to help them bet- tionary licence. It was amazing to see the number of community ter respond to incidences of family violence in Bass members who give their time as driving mentors, Coast. The $3 million election pledge from the Liberal- and even more wonderful to hear the difference these Nationals to help combat erosion at Cowes is some- people have made to so many young people’s lives. I was so pleased to hear that Phillip Island resithing council has been advocating strongly for, and I dents Francesca Curtis and Phyllis Papps have been am delighted that our appeals are being heard. I, along with our advocacy team, recently met recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award from with the Shadow Minister for Environment, Nick the Australian LGBTI Awards. Through Australia’s first known homosexual Wakeling, local member Brian Paynter and Minister John Eren’s senior tourism and sport advisors to rights community – The Australasian Lesbian Moveunderline the importance of this issue at both Cowes ment, these two women came out and supported and Inverloch, as well as all our Waterline towns; our other women to do the same in the very conservative message couldn’t be clearer - coastal erosion is a real early ‘70s. Throughout their lives, they have advocated for threat to our environment and our economy. Lighthouse Foundation is an organisation that the lesbian community and helped so many women, provides homeless young people, often with back- from the ground up. Congratulations to you both.

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Hands on kids are happy THESE children don’t like being bored over. “They like hands on activities and like doing and that pleases teacher Rob van Rooy.

stuff that goes back to their school,” Mr van Rooy said. “They identify with the projects they are doing because they’re making a difference.” Students recently cut cotton wheels to turn them into tables that will become chessboards for children to enjoy a game around. They have also cleared bark chips from footHard at it: from left, Inverloch Primary paths, removed debris from bike racks and plantSchool’s work group children turning a cot- ed trees. ton wheel into a table recently were Vanessa, “We’re just trying to give kids the opportunity to work with their hands,” Mr van Rooy said. Alex, Braidan, Shea and Joe. He oversees the work group at Inverloch Primary School, where children in mainly grades 5 and 6 gather at lunchtimes to undertake a host of projects, from making tables from old cotton wheels to shifting tyres into a popular play area known as the Back Track for students to climb

Nominate a Go slow in wet good citizen SOUTH Gippsland Australia Day Award that are held within our community. Events often wouldn’t be possible without the nominations close on October 31. Time is running out to nominate someone for a South Gippsland Australia Day Award. The awards recognise people who go above and beyond in the local communities and events that help to provide cultural and economic benefits for the region. There are three award categories: Citizen of the Year, Event of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year/Youth Community Contribution. The Citizen of the Year award celebrates people who make a significant contribution to South Gippsland; someone who works tirelessly for their town, group or committee. This is an opportunity to recognise them and their achievements. The Event of the Year helps to recognise events

hard work of many individuals and community organisations. The Youth Community Contribution Award aims to acknowledge the community contributions of young people (12 – 25 years) in the shire. All nominees in this category will be presented with a Community Contribution Certificate and an overall Young Citizen of the Year will be selected from this group. All nominees will be acknowledged at an awards night to be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. You can nominate online at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/AustraliaDay or a printed version can be mailed to you. Nominations close Wednesday, October 31.

VICROADS is encouraging drivers to drive to the conditions of the roads during wet weather, especially in heavy rainfall when water pooling occurs across the road network. VicRoads maintenance crews have fixed some depressions in the Bass Highway between Screw Creek Bridge and Inverloch, according to VicRoads Eastern Region maintenance alliance program manager Michael Flegg. The depressions in these roads have been subject to water pooling during rainfall. “VicRoads looks after about 3500km of roads throughout Gippsland and we regularly undertake inspections. If we see or hear something needing attention we will dispatch our crews as soon as possible,” Mr Flegg said. “We remind the community to help us by immediately reporting any concerns about the condition or safety of the road network by calling 13 11 70.

“The need for the recent repair work was identified through our weekly routine inspections of the Bass Highway. In 2017 the Victorian Government announced $500,000 from the Planning Our Future program for a planning study to be undertaken on the Bass Highway between Anderson and Leongatha. Mr Flegg said the planning study is underway and will identify future road and safety improvement opportunities.

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Chairo gives to World Vision CHAIRO Christian School students raised $6603 to help children in refugee camps, after taking part in a World Vision event.

The school supported the Backpack Challenge and funds raised will enable 1016 children to enroll in child friendly spaces for a year in refugee camps. These spaces allow refugee children to receive education and counselling, and play. World Vision’s Libania Montalvao, herself a refugee from East Timor, was “rapt” when she visited the Leongatha school last Thursday. “You have truly smashed it. It’s an amazing, amazing effort,” she said. The challenge was held instead of the traditional 40 hour famine run by World Vision. For 40 hours, Chairo students instead lived out of a backpack packed with the items they needed to live, replicating the situation refugees face by having to hurriedly pack items into a backpack

and flee impending danger. Student leaders at Chairo ran the fundraiser and one Saturday, students walked with their backpacks from St Peter’s Anglican Church to the school in Horn Street for a day of activities. Deputy principal Christine Hibma promised to dye her hair pink if students raised $4000 and principal Anthony Collier pledged to dye his beard blue if $5000 was raised. Those targets were reached and the staff kept their promises, with the hairdressers at Inspiration Hair Design in Leongatha dyeing the duo’s hair for free. Mr Collier said, “My favourite part of it was that it was the student leaders who did it. They were really inspired to make a difference themselves and it just caught on. “The whole hair thing was another incentive and it shows we are able to have a laugh at our own expense. Everywhere I go everyone is asking about the blue beard and I’m able to tell the story about the school and its fundraising.”

Thanks a million: World Vision’s Libania Montalvao was delighted by Chairo Christian School in Leongatha raising $6603 to help children in refugee camps. She was at the school with students Sahara Short, front, and back, from left, Natasha Hibma, Amber Hubbard and Lily-Grace Toohill.

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This program begins on November 1 until December 16. Bass Coast Shire Council offers this service to encourage residents and property owners to get ready for the upcoming fire season by tidying up their properties. Residents and property owners can take domestic sized loads of green waste to the Grantville, Wonthaggi and Inverloch transfer stations, New look: Chairo Christian School deputy principal Christine Hibma and principal Anthony and the Cowes Recycling Bank. Collier dyed their hair and beard respectively after students surpassed fundraising targets for Weed species and plants that cannot be World Vision. mulched include blackberry, English Ivy, agapan-

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Thought provoking plays by Newhaven College MOVING the audience from reflection to laughter Newhaven College middle and senior school students staged two wonderful performances, a vignette play, Box and Anne of Green Gables on Thursday and Friday nights during the school’s 2018 Drama Performance Evening at the Cowes Cultural Centre.

Both directed by talented college teacher Lauren White, the plays proved thought provoking and the students amazed the appreciative audiences with their confident stage presence and really nailed the two fabulous productions. A big cast of Middle School students shared a little of either how they perceived themselves or how others perceived them via their self decorated “Box”.

“This is the box my parents want for me. This is who my parents want me to be. A shining star… I don’t want to disappoint my parents, but this is not my box.” Other characters were conveyed via a cardboard board being “temporary”, a wooden oak box displaying a toughness and a don’t mess with me type person, and a jewellery box, plain on the outside and shiny on the inside. The students definitely delivered a polished, fast paced performance full of colourful, lively, fun and some dark characters. The Senior School production, Anne of Green Gables the play based on Lucy Maud Montgomery’s novel was equally well received with fine performaces by the whole cast especially the four Thought provoking: Newhaven College Year 8 students Sabilla Prendergast, Chantal Chau, Anne’s Tara Swan, Ysabel Kershaw, Brittany Carl- Charlie Swan, Alexandra Dhar, Alexander Bowering, Charlotte Jones and Laura Vivian put in some polished performances during their Middle School vignette play, Box on Thursday son, Emily Fuller and narrator Alana Coghlan.

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Top performance: front, from left Year 8 students Coco Hosken and Chelsea Webber on Four Annes: Tara Swan, Ysabel Kershaw, Brittany Carlson and Emily Fuller shared the title stage during the Newhaven College Middle School play Box on Thursday night at the Cowes role in Anne of Green Gables, performed by the Newhaven College Senior School students Cultural Centre. on Thursday night in Cowes.

Fantastic project: Friends of the State Coal Mine vice president George Scott and president Steve Harrop, Parks Victora’s Graeme Baxter, Energy Innovation Co-op chair Moragh Mackay, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio, and Bass Coast Shire Council’s deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari, mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield and Cr On the way: Energy Innovation Co-op board members Dave Sutton and George Fairlie, Michael Whelan showed their support for the Old Energy New Energy project last Tuesday, chair Moragh Mackay and project director John Coulter anticipate construction of the Old Energy New Energy project will be completed in six weeks. October 16.

Building a sustainable Bass Coast By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas THE Old Energy New Energy project will help Bass Coast to take strides towards sustainable living in just six weeks.

The site of construction at the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine was visited by Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio on Tuesday, October 16. She was pleased to announce $241,000 to support the project from the New Energy Jobs Fund. Once construction is complete, the project will fund two new energy project in its first year and ideally three new projects in the next 10 years. The Foster Swimming Pool and the Phillip Island Early Learning Centre have already been funded. The Bass Coast Early Learning Centre

and the Grantville Hall are next on the list. The installation is made up of 91kw of solar panels with 41kw of battery storage. It will be offsetting 128 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, the equivalent of having 37 cars off the road. In Bass Coast, the daily basis consumption is 307kw. The production from the solar batteries is 350kw. Ms D’Ambrosio congratulated the community for the project. “Great ideas always start organically through local communities. That’s been proven time and time again in terms of the new energy technologies and tackling climate change,” she said. Energy Innovation Co-op chair Moragh Mackay was thrilled with the progression of the project. “Every day I am grateful to live in a state where

our government demonstrates strong leadership on climate change and energy policy,” she said. “These policies provide confidence for government, business and communities to take action together. As you know, the government cannot tackle the beast of climate change alone. Thank you for (the State Government’s) leadership and commitment to taking real action, and thank you especially for providing the resources for the Old Energy New Energy project. “In 1910, the miners built the first coal fired power station to provide power from this site to the local community. Now in 2018, we are building a renewable energy power station to provide power from the same site and for the local community.” Ms Mackay thanked the State Government, Bass Coast Community Foundation, Bass Coast Shire Council, Parks Victoria, Friends of the State

Coal Mine, the Victorian Community Solar Alliance and the members of Energy Innovation Coop for bringing the project to fruition. Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said the project was significant for the shire on many different levels. “Projects like this are absolutely vital. In order to truly shake up the way we consume and connect with energy use, we need to become more sustainable, more aware and more efficient,” she said. “The Energy Innovation Co-op is leading the way with these kinds of projects and I am both proud and grateful they have chosen Bass Coast to begin their enterprise. “Council is delighted to support the Energy Innovation Co-op and the wonderful Old Energy New Energy project, and we look forward to seeing similar projects in the future.”

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Originally scheduled during October and November, works will now start on January 29 to be completed in early March. This project is part of Bass Coast Shire Council’s renewal program and involves the replacement of balustrading and handrails, and an installation of an enviro-walk minimesh decking on the historic bridge and popular trail. The new components will sit atop the existing bridge structure, providing a significant improvement to the safety and functionality of the bridge in the long term. The slight delay will not impact on user safety until the works are carried out. The project contractor Strzelecki Engineering Pty Ltd informed council the necessary offsite steel fabrication has been delayed and in order to minimise the impact on the upcoming summer visitor, event and school holiday period, council has agreed to move construction. All key stakeholders will be kept informed and signage will be updated and in place for the duration of the works for safety reasons.

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LEONGATHA Jason Harris 0417 640 079

Michael Hanily 0417 311 756

Amanda Campbell 0417 309 931

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LEONGATHA 5 Darleen Court

Grand Grand living living in in premier premier estate estate

Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800

ITUATED in the prestigious Springs Estate, this magnificently designed 43 square modern family home is perched at the top of a quiet court on a 4600 square metre block.

robe and full ensuite with an oversized shower and floor to ceiling tiles. All three remaining bedrooms are a great size and are fitted out with walk in robes. There is also a separate study. Heating and cooling is well looked after with a free standing wood fire in the centre of the home As you enter through the large grand entrance, and ducted heating and cooling throughout with five you realise straight away this home has got the ‘X’ separate zones. Sliding doors lead out from the main living area factor with its high quality construction and no exto a massive undercover entertaining deck with built pense spared. This north facing home has been very cleverly in pizza oven, an entertainer’s delight for the biggest designed with high ceilings and windows filling the of parties. Some of the many other features to note are stunhome with an abundance of natural light. The gourmet kitchen acts as the centrepiece of ning spotted gum floors, powder room with toilet the home with exceptional formal and informal liv- that services the living zones, ducted vacuum, flush ing spaces which include a massive family room, cornices throughout, 7.2 star energy rating, great side access to the big flat backyard, a variety of fruit trees cinema room and private sitting room. The kitchen has a huge Caesar Stone island bench and a low maintenance garden with well-placed garwith a 900mm gas stove, dishwasher, plenty of draws den hedges creating privacy. Overall this is an exceptional property and your and a well fitted out butler’s pantry. The luxurious master bedroom includes a walk in inspection is highly recommended.

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AUCTION

Oasis - 45 Giles Road, Meerlieu • Approximately 226 Hectares (558 Acres) in 3 parcels and comprising 4 Titles • Three-bedroom brick home with two bathrooms, two living zones, and 3 bay carport • Machinery shed, sheep crutching/drafting shed, old wool shed and hay shed • Sandy loam soils fenced into approximately 21 paddocks, old cattle yards, and 6 dams • Rain water tanks, and bore water, servicing house and stock and domestic supply • 6 ML SRW irrigation licence from spring fed dam and solar pump to 6 troughs • 1.5KW solar system feeding into the grid and solar hot water system

Inspection times: • Friday the 12th of October 2018 1:00pm-3:00pm • Friday the 26th of October 2018 1:00pm-3:00pm

Auction: Thursday the 1st of November 2018 at 1pm at the Bengworden public hall. Light refreshments will be available from the CWA upon a gold coin donation.

Deposit: 10% deposit on signing of the contracts Settlement: 30 days

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“The Vendor reserves the right to remove the property from the market and/or sell the property at any time prior to the conclusion of the advertised Auction.”

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Fairview is 164 acres of heavy grey soil T

The 22 swing-over herringbone dairy is fitted HE opportunity presents to purchase an operational, well renowned dairy with a 7200L milk vat, 800L hot water service, feed system, auto cup removers, grain silo, farm located just five minutes to the auto yard wash and a 200 capacity cow yard. south of Korumburra. To complete this property, the remaining Positioned in the heart of South Gippsland, the choice remains yours to keep the current dairy farm operational, to run a beef farm or to use the heavy grey soils for cultivation. The size of the land currently lends itself to build your dream home with a perfect site capturing one of the most breathtaking views in the area! The 360 degree view extends from the Korumburra township, to Wilsons Promontory and all the way around to the beautiful blue water surrounding Inverloch and Wonthaggi. The property is subdivided in to 32 main paddocks, with good electric fencing, central laneways, excellent fertiliser history and the topography of the land is undulating with some areas being flat and rolling, but it all remains tractorable. Water supply is by way of seven dams, with water being pumped to a header tank and troughs accessible in every paddock.

infrastructure includes two machinery sheds, one calf rearing shed, a cattle race and an underpass to connect the farm under Clancys Road. View this property by appointment only. Call Barry Redmond on 0477 622 292 or Matt Redmond on 0418 357 341 to arrange a time.

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AUCTION

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$360,000

Plan ahead to reap financial returns WHEN thinking about selling, many of us fantasise of an unlimited renovation budget that will make our home irresistible.

125 EDDEN ROAD, KERNOT

'MOUNT PLEASANT' - 417 ACRES – 44” RAINFALL, DROUGHT FREE FARMING ? ? ? ? ? ?

This is a well renowned bullock fattening property. 'Mount Pleasant' has been in the ownership of the Hunter family for over 60 years. Approximately 417 acres (168.7Ha) in 4 titles. Rolling messmate to river flat country, currently running bullocks. Subdivided into 13 paddocks. Watered by 13 dams

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Excellent fencing with 7-8 barbs & plain wires (electric) All weather laneways. 4 bedroom brick veneer home with stunning rural views. Outstanding machinery sheds, 3 large hay sheds, heavy duty stockyards, shelter belts & bitumen frontage.

Inspections strictly by appointment only | Terms 10% and Balance in 60 days.

Barry Redmond 0477 622 292

Matt Redmond 0418 357 341

47 BAIR ST, LEONGATHA 5662 2292

It’s true that investing in big ticket improvements will increase the sale price of a house, particularly if you’re a do it yourself renovator whiz who has the time. But unless the property was originally purchased at a discounted price, the high cost of renovation spectaculars don’t always result in increased profit on sale. When preparing your property for sale there are simple, inexpensive things you can do to increase its attractiveness to potential buyers. But a word of warning – these preparations are not sexy and your hands may get dirty. But these unsexy, small steps have the potential to lead to a quicker sale and possibly increase the ultimate sale price. • De-clutter. Consider your house no longer a home, but a retail shopfront. Customers are coming to browse. Everything – from kitchen countertops to bathroom vanities to the garage and your backyard – should be clear of all unnecessary items. You want potential buyers to focus on the best features of your home not stuff, so pack up, give away or throw away everything that clutters or distracts; • Clean. This should go without saying, so we’ll just leave it at that; • De-personalise. When a buyer inspects a house, they are visualising what it would be like to move in and live there, a task made difficult if you leave personal items such as family photos, sporting trophies or religious décor. Pack these away and give your potential buyers a free slate for their imagination;

• Curb appeal. We all know about the importance of first impressions. What will set the scene for your house when potential buyers either drive past or drive in to your driveway? Front gardens, driveways, gutters, windows, mailboxes and fences all tell a story. Don’t make it a horror story; • Repairs. Imagine this. The door handle comes off as you try to enter the bedroom. You turn on the light that doesn’t work and listen as the ceiling fan makes an irritating screeching sound as it rotates. No handyman is required to fix so many little things that can annoy a potential buyer out of signing a contract; • Clear pathways. Make sure there’s clear pathways between rooms to make their visit a no-fuss, pleasant experience free of commando rolls; • Lighting. When potential buyers walk into your bathroom and look in the mirror, soft, warm lighting can make it a more pleasant experience than it may be otherwise. In other parts of your house such as living areas, bright, white lighting will make the rooms appear bigger and more inviting. Also, think about which rooms will best be served by leaving blinds either open or closed; and • Smell. A clean house is less likely to assault the nasal passages of unsuspecting visitors. The urban myth is to fill your house with odours of home cooking, but the research is in. Over-bearing smells don’t sell, not matter how delicious your scones. Instead, hints of fresh natural odours help to sell, such as orange, lemon, pine, basil, cedar, vanilla and cinnamon. Time is a valuable commodity and that’s what you will mostly spend if you follow these tips in preparing your property for sale. So spend wisely, and you could be rewarded with a quicker sale or a higher than expected selling price. Courtesy of Harcourts.

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Quilt show draws hoards to Welshpool INCREDIBLE quilts and the amazing talent of creative women from across South Gippsland was on show at the Welshpool Memorial Hall during the inaugural Quilt Exhibition recently. The quilting event was a huge success with many people enjoying the two day event and marvelling at the handwork of the exhibitors. Quilts from several craft groups in Foster, Fish

Passionate: Gail Rice of Welshpool has been a passionate quilter for over 12 years and was delighted to be able to exhibit her works at the Welshpool Quilting Exhibition recently.

Creek and Yarram areas adorned the walls of the hall, with many more on display boards around the hall. In all, more than 125 quilts and other items were showcased during the show. One of the organisers Kerryn Mattingly said, “As the call for quilts went out, we started to hear from other ladies who don’t necessarily belong to a formal group and were willing to allow us to display the quilts they have made. “The result was a massive array of colour, expertise and variety. We have also gathered the names of ladies who may be interested in contributing to next year’s exhibition, which will indeed add even more creativity to the show.” There was something on display for everyone to admire. “One of our elderly ladies had made a quilt that reflected her travels around Australia. Others had been made for grandchildren or just because they liked the design. Fabrics used were extremely diverse and had been gathered over the years and sewn into the masterpieces we saw,” Kerryn said A busy team of volunteers put together delicious morning and afternoon teas and lunches on both days, with many people staying and chatting for hours. Lea-Anne Schirlinger and husband Chris displayed their weaving which created much discussion about the techniques they use. “It was great to see people’s reactions to the different quilts and many questions were asked about how the different styles were put together,” Kerryn said. A raffle was held over the two days. First prize of a beautiful blue and white quilt professionally quilted by Natasha Wakeling from Raw Cotton Quilting was won by Alana Cox of Foster. Second prize went to Melinda Neist of Yarram and third to Susan Pye of Port Franklin. Total profits from the two-day event has allowed the organisers to donate $1000 to the Building Bridges Communities: Bridges to Prosperity program. This program is being undertaken by the Foster and Toora Medical Centres and Manna Gum Community House in Foster. It aims to break the cycle of generational poverty in the community and help individuals reach their po-

Delightful: Val Francis and son Murray enjoy the many wonderful quilts at the Welshpool Quilt Exhibition recently. tential. This inspiring program is being launched over the next few weeks and anyone interested in learning more about it can contact Carlene Hurst at Foster Medical Centre (ofﬁce@fostermedical.com.au) or Rebecca Matthews at Manna Gum Community House in Foster on 56 821 101. The exhibition was put in place by the same team that ran Craft the Day Away at the Welshpool Memorial Hall in 2017 and 2018. These events have seen 100 women come together to stitch, sew, knit or crochet for the day.

They allow women to congregate to chat about their crafts, share their knowledge and inspire others to have a go and make connections. “The response to last weekend’s exhibition was so positive and we look forward to hosting new events in the years to come. We would like to sincerely thank our large team of volunteers with whom without we couldn’t have done such an amazing exhibition. If anyone feels that they may like to contribute their quilts to next year’s exhibition we would love to hear from you,” Kerryn said.

• OBITUARY

Man of the sea says farewell ROCCO (Rocky) Maruzza (57), son of Giuseppe and Vincenza Maruzza, was born on February 14, 1961 in Leongatha and passed away suddenly on August 31, 2018 at Welshpool, Victoria. In 1962, the family share-farmed on a dairy farm at Nerrena and Rocky attended St. Laurence O’Toole Primary School in Leongatha. In 1969, the family bought their ﬁrst farm north of Toora and Rocky attended the Toora Primary School.

He enjoyed all sporting activities and participated in the Scouts and played football for Toora. Rocky attended Leongatha Technical School before transferring to Foster High School. His passion for football continued throughout these years and he also won best and fairest and other trophies. In 1973, the family moved to a new dairy farm just out of Welshpool. Whenever Rocky was back from seasonal ﬁshing, he worked on the farm. After Rocky completed high school, his ﬁrst job was driving a forklift at Murray Goulburn in Yarram. He also loved adventure, travel

and meeting people. In the early 1980s he travelled to South East Asia and India. He visited India to meet his sister Nina but missed her by two days. However, whilst he was there, he decided that he would swim the width of the Ganges River at Benares (which was approximately one kilometre wide at that point) and then swam back. Many people were terriﬁed for him; however, the story is still recounted to this day. After his return, his life-long love affair with the sea began and he commenced working in the ﬁshing industry at Port Welshpool, Tas-

mania and then Port Lincoln, South Australia. His love of boats and the sea bound him to the industry for the next 20 years. In 1989, Rocky received his Certificate of Proficiency in Radio Communications from the Department of Transport and Communications. Following this, he also received his Master Class Five from the Marine Board of Victoria and then three years later in 1992, his Skipper Grade 2. In 1990, Rocky married his first wife, Berenize and they had a child, Joseph. He returned to Welshpool a short time later where he continued to work on the farm. In the 1990s Rocky was on the Aquaculture Committee which led to interest in studying this industry guard information to ‘the cloud,’ further. He also did live fish and cray such as meeting minutes, member- fishing. In 2005, Rocky joined the Coast ship information, safety and flotilla training manuals. You could say we Guard. Three years later, he was are floating at the flotilla now and voted in as flotilla commander at we seem to have less paperwork as Warrnambool. In his time there, he helped dea result with a more centralised approach to documentation storage,” sign and commission their large ocean-going vessel and participated Mr Noad noted. “Though we have an upgraded in many rescues. When the univerdocumentation storage system, we sity purchased their first research are in desperate need of a complete vessel, Courageous II, Rocky was coast guard building replacement. employed as the skipper. They mapped the sea floor from We are looking over our options concerning a grant to replace our Discovery Bay in the west to Cape ageing, 40 year old office by the wa- Howe in the east. After Rocky left ter that has almost reached a decrepit Warrnambool Coast Guard, he continued to stay connected with the state.” Rescues are never far away from university and on many occasions, the local coast guard, with Mr Noad contributed to the science and safety attending two in recent weeks. Gen- of crew. In 2009, he married his second erally, the more common types of operations involve boats with old wife, Kim and they had a daughter fuel, breakdowns and some fires Kiara. Rocky was also step father to leading to towing as a result. They two boys, Sam and Leevi. Rocky undertook various also note attending to yachts around courses in the aquaculture industry Refuge Cove. As the name suggests, the Aus- and completed a Degree in Fisheries tralian Volunteer Coast Guard is Management and Aquaculture at comprised solely of volunteers. They Deakin University, Warrnambool. work in conjunction with State and He was extremely proud of this Territory emergency frameworks achievement as a mature age and respond to water incidents in- student. In 2010, he transferred to the Port cluding marine fires and medical evacuations. They also support off- Welshpool Flotilla (VF20) which shore vessel tracking, marine radio was under the command of Geoff monitoring and assist with public Noad. One year later he was voted in as the Port Welshpool commander education and community events. where he achieved many goals.

Returning commander on patrol By Michael Sidors GEOFF Noad makes a return to commander of the Port Welshpool Coast Guard, supported by a strong and resilient group, keeping Prom Country waters safe.

He recently took over as commander due to the passing of former commander, the beloved Rocco ‘Rocky’ Maruzza. Holding commandership for about 10 years prior to Rocky, Mr Noad notes a multitude of changes seen nowadays throughout day to day operation of the ﬂotilla, supported by six coxswains. “We’ve seen a big change recently with the transfer of coast

Commander in chief: Geoff Noad, ﬂotilla commander for the Port Welshpool branch of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association, affront their new Sid Hurley CG20 vessel. The new vessel was purchased with ﬁnancial assistance from a State Government grant.

Community man: Rocco Maruzza was known for his work with the Port Welshpool Coast Guard. He organised the Seadays Festival which incorporated an education program involving Parks Victoria as well as teaching children to fish. These festivals returned a profit for two years. Rocky also arranged the sale of the old Bass Strait 24 foot Coast Guard boat. He liaised with the State Government to acquire the 41 foot Noosa Cat the flotilla currently has. He also secured a grant for two new motors for that vessel at approximately $250,000, a new electronic fit-out, a new four wheel drive car for the group, and was instrumental in organising a series of grants and fundraising events. It would be fair to say that Rocky was one of the best fundraisers Coast Guard ever had. He dedicated much time and effort to achieve the best possible outcome for his beloved Coast Guard. Rocky also liaised with the CFA and helped secure a shared building at Welshpool. Many don’t know that Coast Guard are in fact, a CFA bri-

gade – fighting all fires that occur on the water. In May 2015, Rocky was presented with a Certificate of Service in recognition of five years’ service from the CFA as well as 10 years’ service in Coast Guard. He was on the CFA Group Committee, the South Gippsland Emergency Management Committee, the Coast Guard Gippsland Squadron Board and the Port Welshpool Museum Committee. He worked tirelessly for the community. Every Easter, Rocky would take a crew and the Coast Guard boat to Paynesville for the long weekend to look after the Marly Point Yacht Races along with other flotillas and they would have a great time. He spent time with the Yarram SES providing training sessions and taking trips out to Refuge Cove. Rocky was also highly respected by the Water Police. Rocky was responsible for mapping out the VHF radio signal strength in order to keep the boating community safe. This in turn, resulted in additional funds for Coast Guard. In addition, he participated in many many rescues and ‘towhomes’ throughout his time with the Flotilla. He was Port Welshpool Coast Guard’s biggest asset and extremely proud to be commander of the flotilla. He will be greatly missed. Rocky also enjoyed cooking and was very proud of his pasta sauce (saying it was as closest to mum’s sauce than anyone else could make). No one could cook lasagna like he could. Rocky was also quite famous for his legendary tapenade as well as his hāngis (pronounced, hungi). He was also renowned for his coffee cart and would always start his day off with a real cup of coffee. Rocky will be remembered for being very passionate about his beliefs, as well as being a huge influence in the lives of many. He was extremely proud of his Italian culture and would regularly participate in the Italian festivals in Melbourne and Mirboo North. His kind heart and larger than life personality will be unforgettable, as well as his huge love for his family and the value of true friendships.

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Creative commemoration SEVEN artworks will be produced by local artist Janice Orchard to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice Day, the end of World War One on November 11, 1918. At a meeting in Grantville recently, 18 people volunteered to assist with the project. The meeting was held to garner interest in producing a glass mosaic mural on a wall two metres high and 20 metres long in the Grantville Memorial Gardens. Janice has been commissioned by the Bass Valley Friends of the RSL to produce seven artworks depicting Australia’s involvement in battles on land, in the air and on the sea. Works produced will include the Australian

Light Horse, the 1st Imperial Camel Corp, and the Australian Navy, Infantry and Flying Corp, as well as the work done by Australian nurses. The seven artworks that range in size from two to three metres each will be reproduced in coloured glass tiles to provide a lasting tribute to service men and women. The 18 people who volunteered to help with the project will spend the next six weeks cutting tiles and placing them on the panels like a giant jig saw puzzle. Work will be undertaken in Janice’s studio in The Gurdies near Grantville every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Anyone interested in joining the volunteer roster can contact Janice on 0419 301 363.

New bank: the faces behind the new Bendigo Bank branch at Meeniyan IGA Plus Liquor, from back left, board chairman Robert Liley, Kerri Mangiafico, Ineke Degraaf, risk and compliance manager Louise Gavros, regional manager Gerry Marvin and Michael Shervell. From front left, branch manager Sharon Demaria, Piggy, Tara Hollier and IGA owner Kaelene Shervell.

Community banking comes to Meeniyan

Commemorative art: from left, local artist Janice Orchard with volunteers Susan Kinniff and Margo Middlin in front of the painting of HMAS Sydney in the first sea battle with the THE Meeniyan Bendigo Bank branch company, Promontory District Finance Group Ltd German Emden, one of the paintings to be produced on Grantville’s Memorial Wall Mural.

officially opened inside Meeniyan IGA Plus Liquor supermarket recently, celebrating the town’s first bank with the bank’s mascot Piggy and a sausage sizzle from local CFA volunteers. “Four staff members will look after local banking needs where customers can open accounts, make deposits, conduct general transactions with the bank and also cater to mobile lending needs after hours, if need be,” branch manager Sharon Demaria said. An ASIC registered board of directors manages the business side of the bank, where community bank branches are managed by a public

(PDFG), in turn owned by the local community. In recent times the board has donated about $1.1 million towards annual grants and scholarship programs to assist first year university students. Community banking and “being part of something bigger” are mantras the bank hold dearly. Revenue from the banking operation is shared equally between Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and the local Community Bank, where the local Community Bank’s share of revenue meets the branch’s costs for day to day operation. Post-profits made after costs are then re-invested back into community projects. Note: article reproduced due to an error in last week’s issue.

GP sparks roads action Blue lines on the road temporarily split traffic THE State Government is making sure key routes to Phillip Island are prepped lanes into two lanes, helping the extra vehicles to leave Phillip Island. and ready for the Australian Motorcycle Regional Roads Victoria works closely with Grand Prix. the MotoGP event organisers, the Victorian Mo-

Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing said Victoria’s new dedicated country roads body, Regional Roads Victoria, is busy sweeping roads, repairing potholes and clearing loose stones to help people travel to the event safely. Traffic controls and lowered speed limits are in place while these works are underway. Riders and drivers are reminded that from Sunday, October 28 to Monday, October 29, a ‘blue line’ road marking system will be in place on the Melbourne-bound lane to cater for the large volumes of traffic leaving Phillip Island.

torcycle Council and Bass Coast Shire Council to manage traffic flow and road safety during the MotoGP weekend. Ms Shing said, “We’re expecting thousands of visitors to head down to Phillip Island for the MotoGP. That’s why crews are working in top gear to get our roads ready for the influx of people. “Drivers and riders should pay close attention to the changed road conditions and keep a safe distance between themselves and other vehicles to keep everyone on our roads safe and traffic moving smoothly.”

Locals appointed to state council ANGUS Hume and Joan Liley are new appointees to the Victorian Catchment Management Council (VCMC), starting their three-year term appointments on October 13.

The council provides independent advice for land and water resource conditions and advises priorities that authorities should have for Victoria. It also advises the State Government on environmental challenges like population growth, natural disasters and effects of climate change. Angus Hume of Inverloch, and chairman of the council, has • Angus Hume. dairy farm interests and

is an avid bee-keeper. He has a Bachelor of Education and Advanced Diploma of company directorship with the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is also a board member of Southern Rural Water Corporation. Joan Liley of Walkerville is a partner in a cattle-grazing enterprise in South Gippsland and holds qualifications in commerce, education and as a company director. She is a past chair and board member of the South Gippsland Water Corporation and has a strong interest in sustainable development and the responsible management of • Joan Liley. natural resources.

Pedestrians call for traffic lights By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas

there and Woolworths is over the road. These are places people need to go and they need to be able to there safely. It is quite a serious problem. WONTHAGGI has backed pedestrian get “I have spoken to (Cr Larke) and he agrees, but traffic lights to fix a problem intersection. other councillors may not know what it’s like. They Pedestrian traffic lights were the most popular need to see what it’s like at 4pm. It’s not a pedesoption selected on a local petition to improve the trian friendly area.” intersection of Murray Street, Billson Street and To have your say, you can sign the petition and Biggs Drive. suggest solutions at the Wonthaggi Newsagency. The petition is located at the Wonthaggi Newsagency and has well over 100 signatures. Bass Coast Shire Council’s Cr Les Larke will meet the Road Safe Committee on October 18 to discuss the petition. Sam Gatto will attend the meeting on behalf of the Italian Australian Senior Citizens and John Owens will attend on behalf of the Access and Inclusion Committee. Mr Gatto said the intersection is too dangerous for the foot traffic that frequents the area. “It’s surprising there have Call for change: Wonthaggi Newsagency’s Fiona Fleming been no accidents. A pedestrian and Bass Coast Shire Council’s Cr Les Larke were pictured crossing would be ideal,” he with the petition, which lists possible changes to improve the said. intersection of Murray Street, Billson Street and Biggs Drive. “The medical centre is right

itised an extension of the trail out to Korumburra. I urge you to have a look at their marvellous and Of particular significance were two pieces of ex- very popular Facebook page. We heard of many great events happening around citing news delivered by Bryan Sword from South the town, including the fabulous joint Karmai ChilGippsland Shire Council: firstly, the contract has been awarded for the redevelopment of our Master- dren’s Centre/Primary School Art show down at the plan and Community Hub up on the railway land. gallery, and of particular note was the A and P soThe architects chosen are the ones responsible for the ciety’s announcement that we can look forward to amazing Bunjil Place project, which you may have a totally revamped show on the second weekend in February next year. seen on the Princes Highway near Fountain Gate. A fresh new committee and a fresh new look! It’s an amazing piece of architecture, and But most of the evening was taken up with finelet’s hope our hub and railway precinct will be as tuning the details for our big Celebrate Korumburra transformative. Secondly, the supermarket plans continue to event on Wednesday, November 14 between 6.30 progress, with a full report having now gone to the and 8pm. Come along and meet the architects mentioned CEO and council, and it will therefore be delivered to us at our next meeting. Apparently it contains very above, and the politicians we expect to support us. Buy some local food and a glass of wine, and wanpositive news. Last night we also heard from Ken Myors, presi- der around our beautiful Borough Department Store, dent of the Great Southern Rail Trail. It was interest- where there will be photos and information galore, ing to learn that this 72 km trail, from Leongatha to and local artists performing. It will be an evening not Welshpool, is run by a voluntary seven person com- to be missed. See you there! Pee-Wee Lewis, mittee of management with great plans for the future, president, especially now that council and VicTrack have priorKorumburra Round Table.

LAST night was another fantastic meeting of the Round Table.

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Chilling out in a teepee THE sounds of the school yard – wheth- and drawing. It’s a space for children who feel overwhelmed er they be playful shrills or yelling across at recess and lunchtimes, and need a rest or a the grounds – can often be too much for space to get away, and can still feel included in children. That’s why Tarwin Lower Primary School has created a new Chill Out Zone. Located in the privacy of a rotunda, the zone features teepees, comfortable soft seats and cushions, and all the gear children need for reading

the school community. “They can have an area that is nice and quiet, and just settle down away from the busyness of the school. They can come and talk with their friends,” principal Jenni Cox said.

Community contributors: back, from left, Kongwak CFA members awarded for their efforts were, Deidre Grabham 30 years, Nigel Braithwaite 20 years, Jodi Butler 25 years, Ross Olden 20 years, Tony Reade 30 years, Allan Eadie 10 years, Burke Brandon 20 years, Nick Stevens 15 years, and Arthur Grabham 40 years. Front, acting operations manager Bill Alards, Don Allan AFSM (Australian Fire Services Medal), CFA chief officer Steve Warrington AFSM and Ray Holloway, 35 years.

Kongwak CFA recognises volunteers KONGWAK CFA’s Don Allan was presented with an outstanding service award by CFA chief officer Steve Warrington at the brigade’s awards evening recently.

A Star is born

The award is one of the highest honours within the CFA, and recognises a sustained and exceptional level of service to the CFA. Mr Allan started in 1960 and has held the positions of lieutenant, training officer and captain of Kongwak brigade, and has also served as group Time out: from left, Maverick of Grade 3 and Perry of Grade 2 enjoy the new Chill Out officer and deputy group officer with the LeonZone at Tarwin Lower Primary School last Wednesday. gatha– Korumburra group of brigades which is now Strzelecki group. Mr Allan has also represented local brigades on the district planning committee for more than 20 years and has mentored numerous brigade leaders. Also on the night, the brigade presented service awards to 12 members.

Fix this medical mess WHEN it comes to emergency health services, living on Phillip Island and working at The Great Southern Star in Leongatha gives one a pretty good insight into what 24/7 emergency medical services are on offer in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires.

tell us they do not want to be named, but have had shared some horrendous experiences when it comes to needing emergency care and being turned away from the Leongatha and Wonthaggi hospitals. That is just not good enough and when will things change and when will our hospitals come clean and talk about the REAL situation? Will it take a death before things change and we get some more guaranteed 24/7 emergency service To be honest, the report card is looking a bit sick. in this region? Basically Wonthaggi is the only guaranteed 24/7 Leongatha, Korumburra and Foster hospitals emergency service, with dedicated staff available in need to be funded appropriately for more staff these two shires. to ensure their emergency services are open 24/7 That does seem pretty grim when Leongatha, and Phillip Island MUST HAVE a purpose built Foster and Korumburra residents are not guaran- hospital. teed their hospitals will be open in the event of an South Gippsland and Bass Coast are being CARA Jane Connelly was born at Wont- Dedicated volunteer: Don Allan (right) re- emergency. overlooked. haggi Hospital on October 9 to Taj Connelly ceived an outstanding service award from Sometimes these may be open but sometimes The local region is not getting a slice of the Anand Kayla Surwillo of Cape Woolamai. She CFA chief officer Steve Warrington at the not, depending on available staff so that is not very drews Government funding splurge when it comes to helpful. is the couple’s first child. much need medical services. Kongwak CFA awards evening recently. Now as for Wonthaggi being the only option, it There are so many cases you hear of and it just cannot even handle the amount of patients present- isn’t good enough. ing from its own town, let along the rest of the towns When you have an emergency health issue, be in Bass Coast and South Gippsland. Yes that’s right, it for yourself, your children, grandparent or friend, The Milpara Singers are a friendly and fun group people are being turned away there too! you want urgent treatment and to be turned away and THE Gippsland Meditation Group that Currently one of the fastest growing areas in re- told to drive to Dandenong, Frankston or go home who meet weekly Wednesday afternoons. They are meets weekly on Monday evenings at very welcoming and you can bring a musical instru- gional Victoria, Bass Coast has a permanent popuand call an ambulance is not only despicable, but Milpara has moved time slot slightly. lation of approximately 30,000; although in peak could be life threatening. ment if you like too. John Julian the facilitator is running a program If singing isn’t your thing perhaps you would like season the population is almost triple that and in the Here we are only weeks away from the state elecat the Dandenong Hospital during the day, so for the to try yoga? We have a class running out of the Koru- Shire of South Gippsland the population is in excess tion and no surprise, there are millions being handed next two months the group will start at 7.30pm. mburra RSL Hall on Wednesday mornings. It is a gen- of 28,000. out across the state. Trinity Kids are again running kids wellbeing eral level class, which adapts poses to suit your ability That means for most of the year, some 58,000 There are promises of millions for new hospitals programs at Milpara. Through age appropriate activ- and includes a guided relaxation and mediation. permanent residents have to put up with only one but none AGAIN for Phillip Island that doesn’t have ities, the programs focus on laying solid foundations We are still taking enrolments for Art Class, 24/7 emergency service, that being the overcrowded a hospital or any 24/7 emergency service care. for emotional intelligence, providing children and scheduled to start on Tuesday, October 16. Wonthaggi hospital, that is struggling to cope. That’s right people from Phillip Island, Grantteens with effective strategies for self-awareness, And in holiday times that figure would be more ville, Coronet Bay, Kilcunda, Wonthaggi, Inverloch Buying and selling property is a big financial gratitude, manoeuvring anxiety and depression and commitment that you want to get right. We have a like 120,000 or more relying on one emergency ser- and surrounding towns have one hospital and that is so much more. free legal information session on Property Law, Sub- vice and having to travel up to an hour to get there. Wonthaggi. Programs are on offer for children from four years divisions/Conveyancing, The Do’s and Don’ts when If our politicians think this level of service is South Gippsland and Bass Coast residents and right through to Year 12. Bookings can be made di- Purchasing Property and Selling, on Wednesday, Oc- good enough, then they do not deserve our vote at visitors deserve better, and it’s about time our politirect with Trinity Kids by calling Deanne on 0437 331 tober 17. the next state election! cians took a good hard look into this medical mess 308 or https://trinitykids.com.au. And yes again people do come into The Star and and fixed it! Call Milpara 5655 2524.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

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IT is coming up to the time of the year when children are allowed to get very muddy and everyone else stands on the sidelines cheering them on.

Mud fun: Wonthaggi Primary School students take part in the school’s Kidz Mini Mudda last year. From left, Ella, Sienna and Bailey.

The annual Wonthaggi Primary School Kidz Mini Mudda, which at its root is an obstacle course for children - with a lot of mud – is on this Saturday and any child under 16 can participate. Kidz Mini Mudda has the bonus of raising funds for the school’s buildings and grounds, and is set to entertain with a mud pit course the size of a football oval, face painting, stalls, balloon art and more. This year it is coupled with the Bass Coast Children’s Expo which showcases the community services for children through the Bass Coast Shire Council. Parents and Friends Major Events committee member Bibi Sago said volunteers had been working hard to make the five year old event a continuing success. “This is Wonthaggi Primary School’s major fundraiser for the year, but it is mainly about bringing the community together and celebrating our school,” she said. “We have a long list of supporters including our major sponsors PBE Real Estate, Autobarn and TS

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ously abounds. Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, Young Frankenstein has all the panache of the From the creators of the record breaking Broad- screen sensation with a whole lot of extra theatrical way sensation, The Producers, comes this monster flair added. new musical comedy. With such memorable tunes as The Transylvania The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his leg- Mania, He Vas my boyfriend and Puttin’ on the Ritz, endarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation: Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monYoung Frankenstein! strously good entertainment. Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Come along to our information session to hear all Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en- about this riotous musical and find out how you can steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. get involved. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor The session is on Sunday, October 28 at 2pm at (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant Eagger Studio at 13 Watson Road, Leongatha. Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad shoes of his Auditions will be held on Friday, November 8 ancestors. and Saturday, November 10. Callbacks on Sunday, “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a November 11. creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of Contact production manager Bron Beach with course, the monster escapes and hilarity continu- any queries on 0408 529 581.

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cles to climb. It’s amazing to see.” Constructions, who we are grateful for. Mrs Sago encouraged anyone to register on the “Last year we had 200 children participating but we encourage any child to have a run on a course that day from 9.30am for $25 or online for $20 on www. includes a slip and slide, tunnels, mud pit and obsta- wonthaggips.vic.edu.au

Australian soldiers were well known for their singing, wherever they were. Diaries and letters home by World War One soldiers were used to create the cantata They Went With Songs composed by Larry Hills, who is the musical director of this performance. It follows the story of a young boy, brought up on a farm in this region, as he experiences the excitement of signing up, the anticipation, the fear and then the horror of the trenches. He comes home to celebrations and joy, but his experience has changed him forever. The other part of the performance, The Armed Man (Choral Suite) by Karl Jenkins, honours all that they fought for. It is sub-titled A Mass for Peace. The chorale will be accompanied by an orchestral ensemble including the well-known Stringz Costero and features soloists Tom Green, Corey Green and Paul Berger. The event starts at 2pm. Tickets are $15 and children are free. Book online at trybooking.com/YKFC or at the door.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Trick or treat planet Owner of the Leongatha store, Anna Riccardi, said this time of year was always an exciting time for the store because of the broad range of Halloween products available. “Halloween is a great way for the kids to enjoy dress-ups and eat lollies and it’s

hard to think of anyone who doesn’t like doing to do that,” she said. “I know a lot of adults too who like this tradition because it is an excuse for them to have a party and dress up in costume. “If people aren’t getting dressed up, we also have ornaments and Halloween trinkets they can give away to any trick or treaters coming to their door.” Whether it’s a life-size witch, a howling mummy or a tiny pumpkin, Party Planet is well prepared for the scary

season. Mrs Riccardi said in other parts of the world, there were traditions and festivals almost on a weekly basis, and Halloween was simply an opportunity for children to enjoy having fun with friends and family. “People do come from afar for events in Leongatha and we are well prepared for the theme,” she said. “Coal Creek has a fantastic Halloween event and we won’t let anyone down because we have an enormous range of costumes, props and ornaments on offer.”

Soothing sounds at Leongatha RSL sharing its music right across South Gippsland. This young duo is self taught, and their chemistry and connection is what sparks their music Souly Us is returning to the magic. stage at the Leongatha RSL afKate’s warm, angelic voice ter a fantastic performance at the coupled with Ben’s rhythmic and venue in August. passionate artistry on guitar create Leongatha RSL is known their unique and poetic sound. for supporting local acts, which This performance is ideal for provide live entertainment and people who love a bit of easy lisbackground ambience as people tening; a style Souly Us is known come in to enjoy a meal and great for. company. Ben and Kate enjoy sharing This is a special event, as their music with others and are Souly Us will be showcasing its willing to go wherever the music new original single and songs to takes them. appear on its EP release. Not only do they perform at The group launched its song local gigs, they are also willing to Meant To Be on September 1. showcase their amazing sound at The song captures everymarkets, weddings and anything thing close to the hearts of South in between. Come along to the Leongatha RSL and enjoy the soothing sounds of Souly Us. This talented duo is not to be missed. Leongatha RSL hosts live entertainment on the first Friday of each month, making it the perfect place to spend a night out with friends and family. Meant To Be is available to download from digital stores and from Souly Us’ website. For more information about Souly Us, you can head the webDuo returns: Souly Us will be back to perform at the Leon- site https://soulyusmusic.com or look the band up on Facebook. gatha RSL on November 2.

LOCAL duo Souly Us will be entertaining the Leongatha RSL from 7pm on November 2.

Gippslanders: love, summer fun and beach vibes. The band members are Kate Appleyard and Ben Mawdsley of Inverloch. Kate and Ben are currently planning a music video to accompany the song. Recently, they were invited to attend the live nominations for the Golden Guitar Award in Sydney on November 20. Meant to Be has been nominated in three categories: APRA AMCOS Song of the Year, QANTASLINK New Talent of the Year and Single of the Year. Souly Us also performs a range of cover songs from various country and pop artists with their own soulful twist. Known for its incredible country pop sound, Souly Us loves

Scary season: Party Planet owner Anna Riccardi (back) with Natalia, Julian and skull-faced Mattea Riccardi in a range of costumes and props ready for Halloween at the Leongatha store.

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Get ready to be excited, shocked, entertained and scared at Halloween at Coal Creek on Saturday, October 27. It could well be the scariest night of your life. The park will be full of ghosts, monsters, witches and other creepy characters as visitors dress up for the occasion. Free activities will be offered, including apple bobbing, a bonfire, fire twirler, live band, monster bash disco, jet car and a reptile show. Buildings will be decorated in a haunted style. There will be plenty of cash and voucher prizes being awarded in the best dressed competition in the divisions of best dressed five years and under ($50), 15 years and under ($50), best female and male open ($50), Dress up fun: visitors to Halloween at Coal Creek Commubest family costume group (with nity Park and Museum, Korumburra, this Saturday, October a $100 prize) and best overall 27 are guaranteed to have a fun filled night of spooks.

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Council protects Mirboo North’s historic buildings

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Farming Insight Willow removal a winner for farmers KEEPING a close eye on noxious weeds is a key part of managing the health of waterways in South Gippsland.

Riverside role: contractors walk long distances in the Franklin River to find and treat willows.

Willows are highly invasive plants that degrade rivers and the surrounding land, crowding out native plants and reducing food and habitat for fish. Controlling the spread of willows is extremely difficult, as most species can spread from broken twigs and branches. Over the past 20 years, the Victoria Government has funded the Catchment Management Authorities to remove willows from waterways. In 2015, a five year Regional Riparian Action Plan was launched to improve the environmental condition of the state’s waterways. A key part of this was controlling willows in the headwaters of rivers. According to West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) project coordinator

Dan Cook, getting rid of willows in the headwaters means the riverbanks downstream are better protected from reinfestation. “Willows are extremely invasive,” Mr Cook said. “They can change stream and river courses, choke up the middle of waterways and take over from native vegetation.” The initial removal is just the start of the willow control process. Each site is then revisited to check for reinfestation. “We go back annually for two years to look for new growth,” Mr Cook said. “Willows don’t die off like normal trees, they are very persistent. Even when the tree has been chopped down, the root system can remain in the soil and reshoot. “The roots send up suckers and within two years, willow suckers can grow to two metres. With these small trees, often we can snip them off with secateurs and do a very targeted treatment. “It’s more economical and more sensitive to the environment.

“Older treatment sites get inspected every three years. If you leave it longer than that, the trees can get very large, which are much more difficult to treat.” Mr Cook said the maintenance program was vital to ensure willows are eradicated from waterways. “Willows are a large and complex problem and when we go into an area and remove mature willows, we also fence off the area and revegetate it. These follow-up visits are really protecting that investment,” he said. Clearing and maintenance of willows is a vital part of creating healthy waterways. The West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority’s willow control program includes working with private landholders and on public land in the headwaters of the Thomson, Macalister, Avon, Morwell and Latrobe rivers and rivers entering the Corner Inlet. Willow removal and maintenance work is funded by the Victorian State Government’s Regional Riparian Action Plan.

Dry conditions spread across region DAIRY farmers across Gippsland are being urged to access industry support programs as dry conditions become more widespread across the region. A lack of spring rain has combined with warm weather to dryout soils, leaving doubts over the quality and quantity of this year’s silage and hay harvest. Some farms in South Gippsland are too wet at the moment, while north of the Princes Highway has seen much lower than average rainfall for winter and spring. Kooweerup swamp farms are also struggling with very dry conditions, while Yarram and East Gippsland have been dealing with severe water shortages for many

months. GippsDairy general manager Allan Cameron said the situation varied widely across the region, but even farms where early spring growth was strong are now facing a fodder shortfall. “We already knew that East Gippsland and Yarram were struggling with a lack of rain, but there was optimism that other parts of Gippsland would receive enough rain at the right times to produce a good fodder surplus,” he said. “Conditions over the last few weeks, however, have dramatically depleted soil moisture in many districts, which is a major worry for farmers in those areas.” Mr Cameron said GippsDairy and Dairy Australia were offering a number of practical programs to help dairy farmers through coming

months. Taking Stock is one such program that offers a free farm visit by a consultant of choice with a follow-up assessment. “Taking Stock, in particular, can really make a difference to how farmers develop strategies for the spring and summer,” he said. “The feedback we have had from farmers and consultants is that it can benefit farmers no matter how their business is performing.” A tech-notes booklet has been posted to every dairy farm in Gippsland offering practical information on everything from summer crop alternatives to minimising feed wastage. Ag Challenge principal consultant Jeff Urie, who is currently meeting with farmers for Taking Stock sessions, said the wide variety of soil moisture situations

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meant farmers across Gippsland were desperately hoping for rain. “Even the farms that are wet at the moment could be worse off, in fact, because they haven’t had much growth yet,” he said. “I’ve seen it before in 1996-97 when we went from wet as a shag to dry as a bone within a week. What can happen is, if it’s been really wet, the deeper roots have rotted off, so when it goes dry it goes from green and wet to brown and dead within a few weeks. “On other farms they are hanging on from rainfall to rainfall event - they have no real moisture reserves.” The experienced consultant

THERE were approximately 1400 export and 80 young cattle penned, representing an increase of 270 head week on week. Most of the usual buying group was present and operating in a mixed market which was dearer for cows. Quality remained mixed with secondary lots throughout as young cattle suited to the trade were in short supply and cows represented almost half of the sale. The sprinkling of trade cattle sold firm while the young cattle also contained a few pens of young calves sold at open auction which all returned to the paddock. Grown steers and bullocks sold firm to slightly easier. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers lifted 7c for a better quality offering while the crossbred portion eased 5c/kg. Cows improved 6c to 15c/kg on most sales and more in places. Heavy bulls eased 2c to 5c/kg. A handful of vealers reached 293c/kg. Yearling trade steers sold from 285c to 291c/kg. Grown steers made between 270c and 300c/kg. Bullocks sold between 265c and 304c/kg. Heavy grown heifers made from 250c to 265c/kg for a limited selection. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 203c to 224c with the crossbred portion from 218c to 280c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 114c and 190c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 175c and 225c after a top of 235c/kg. Better shaped heavy bulls made from 214c to 235c with dairy lots from 200c to 209c/kg.Better shaped heavy bulls made from 221c to 240c/kg.

The next sale draw - October 24 & 24: 1. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 2. Elders, 3. Landmark, 4. SEJ, 5. Rodwells, 6. Alex Scott & Staff.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, October 17

BULLOCKS 12 A. & W.A. Hunter, Kernot 816.7kg 2 R. & J. Edwards, Fish Creek 555.0kg 12 J. Allen, Almurta 717.1kg 16 D. & C. Brown, Mirboo North 693.8kg 3 K. Irving, Pearcedale 573.3kg 1 Jones Family Trust, Longford 555.0kg STEERS 3 R. & J. Edwards, Fish Creek 516.7kg 1 K. Irving, Pearcedale 545.0kg 1 J. & G. Christison, Yarram 425.0kg 1 A. Robbins 540.0kg 1 P. Athanasopoulos, Jeetho West 330.0kg 8 Seam Air P/L, Kilcunda 545.6kg HEIFERS 2 P. Athanasopoulos, Jeetho West 335.0kg 17 D. Jelbart, Tarwin Lower 495.3kg 1 C. & L. Van Dyke, Toora 625.0kg 1 A. & M. Enbom, Korumburra 660.0kg 5 B. Richards, Boolarra 562.0kg 2 G. & G. Nicoll, Doomburrim 585.0kg COWS 1 B.S. Cantwell Lstk, Toora 625.0kg 3 B. Dungey, Carrajung 585.0kg 2 T. & C. Jacka, Mirboo South 627.5kg 3 J. & G. Christison, Yarram 670.0kg 2 C. & M. Hams, Korumburra 560.0kg 1 J.B. Drewett, Yinnar 675.0kg BULLS 1 B.S. Cantwell Lstk, Toora 965.0kg 1 G. & G. Nicoll, Doomburrim 885.0kg 1 P., N., D. & M. Moore, Yarram 1090.0kg 1 A. & S. Gammaldi, Jumbunna E 845.0kg 1 S. & L. Riley, Leongatha 755.0kg 1 Golden Gully Farms, Morwell 990.0kg

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Farming Insight

Watching the action: checking out the prices at his sales is Yancowinna’s Dennis Ginn.

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Bids everywhere: bids were coming in fast and furious at Monday’s Yancowinna dispersal sale. Pictured back from left, Michael Glasser from Glasser Total Sales Management (GTSM), Miles Pfitzner (GTSM) and Jimmy Kyle (Stevens, Egan and Johnston).

SUNNY conditions brought out a big crowd to the complete female dispersal sale at Yancowinna Angus, Inverloch on Monday, October 22.

Owner Dennis Ginn proudly looked on as 250 females with spring calves at foot, 100 yearling heifers and 40 working aged bulls went under the hammer. It’s the end of an era as Mr Ginn aims to step back a little from breeding high quality Angus cattle after a lifetime of achievement on his spectacular property. Mr Ginn was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Dis-

ease 12 years ago but that doesn’t seem to stop Dennis still contributing to farm life. But wanting to spend more time with his family has also been a driving force behind his move to take on a little less. Putting on a magnificent “spread” at the auction which included beautiful scotch fillet rolls straight out of the oven, the crowd gathered to bid eagerly on all lots up for grabs. Mr Ginn was delighted with both the sale and the open for inspection on the Sunday which saw more than 70 visitors call in and inspect ahead of Monday’s sale. Full details on the sale in next week’s Star.

What a champ: fresh from his magnificent induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame as an athlete member recently was Drew Ginn, middle, supporting his father Dennis’s sale. Also pictured right is third generation family member, Drew’s son Jasper. Drew Ginn is now high performance manager for Cricket Tasmania.

GROWN A/C PEARSON BEEF, BUFFALO ( SEJ) 80 Hereford shorthorn x steers , 2 year old A/C BAILLIE BROS, TYERS (LANDMARK) 35 Angus bullocks,rising 2 years , forward cond A/C J & J EMBLING, LONGFORD (RODWELLS) 10 poll Hereford steers , 2 years A/C JJF HOLDINGS, TRARALGON (LANDMARK) 25 Angus steers, 16-18 mths, Innisdale blood , 2x5in1, very quiet A/C KENNINGTON PARK , MEENIYAN (RODWELLS ) 20 Angus steers , 18 months A/C N BOND, TRARALGON (LANDMARK) 20 Angus & bb steers, 16-18 mths A/C GA & BL MORRISON, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 60 Angus steers, 12-14 mths, Innisdale blood, yard weaned, 2x5in1, quiet A/C O'LOUGHLIN PASTORAL, TARWIN LOWER (LANDMARK) 40 Angus steers, 12-13 mths, by Kunuma bull A/C RE FARMER, TRARALGON (LANDMARK) 20 Angus steers, 16-18 mths, 2x5in1, very quiet 12 BB steers, 12-14 mths, very quiet, yard weaned, 2x5in1 A/C NR & KD HANSFORD, YINNAR (LANDMARK) 30 Poll Hereford steers, 12-14 mths, Mawarra blood, yard weaned, 2x5in1 , drenched, very quiet A/C KP TROTMAN , BUFFALO (RODWELLS ) 18 Angus steers , 14 months WEANERS A/C G & H FOAT, WOODSIDE (LANDMARK) 15 Angus Hereford x steers, 10-12 mths 20 Angus Hereford x heifers, 10-12 mths 50 Hereford heifers, 10-12 mths drenched, vac 2x7in1, yard weaned A/C R & J TREASE, MIRBOO NORTH (LANDMARK) 50 Hereford steers, 10-12 mths, Kaminbla blood, 2x5in1,Eprinex drenched, very quiet 25 BB mixed sex , 10-12 mths, Harris blood, 2x5in1, Eprinex drenched, very quiet A/C W&J SOMERVILLE (SCOTTS ) 35 Hereford steers 35 Hereford heifers Newcomen blood , 9-12 mths , drenched with Dectomax , 2 x 5in 1 A/C LC & GL ANTHONY, MEENIYAN (LANDMARK) 50 Hereford steers, 12 mths, very quiet 5662 4033

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A/C G & C HOSKING , WOODSIDE (RODWELLS) 40 Angus m/s weaners , 12 months, Leawood & Battersby blood A/C D & K CLARK, NERRENA (LANDMARK) 30 Angus, Charolais x Weaners, Mixed Sex, weaned & drenched, 12-13 months A/C A & J GERRARD , WILLUNG (RODWELLS) 30 Angus steers, 12 months A/C MERLEWOOD ANGUS (LANDMARK) 25 Angus steers, 12 mths, yard weaned, 2x7in1, drenched, very quiet A/C A WILKINS, MIRBOO (LANDMARK) 25 Murray grey mixed sex weaners, drenched, 2x5in1 A/C TALLANBAR PASTORAL , YANAKIE (RODWELLS) 20 Angus steers 12 months , Banquet blood A/C I&R HENGSTBERGER, DUMBALK NORTH (LANDMARK) 20 Angus steers, 10-12 mths , Cluney range blood A/C D&WFARMER, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 20 Angus & Red Angus heifers, 10-12 mthLleawood blood A/C D & P BURNS, STONY CREEK (LANDMARK) 15 Angus steers, 12 mths , yard weaned, 2x7in1, drenched, very quiet A/C PRO VITICULTURAL SERVICES P/L (LANDMARK) 15 Red Angus/ charo x steers, 12 mths, yard weaned in may A/C B & R CASHIN, STONY CREEK (LANDMARK) 15 Charo mixed sex weaners, yard weaned, 12 mths A/C R& G & S & M DAKIN (SCOTTS ) 11 Angus and Charalais cross steers , weaned A/C NETHERWOOD PASTORAL (SCOTTS) 10 Angus steers , by stud Fernleigh bulls , weaned , drenched , 2 x 7in 1 vaccine & multimin , noted doing cattle A/C W WHYKES, HAZELWOOD (LANDMARK) 10 Hereford steers, 8-10 mths , yard weaned, very quiet A/C J & M CAREW, NERRENA (SEJ) 18 Angus / Friesian X Steers 12-14 mths, , bucket reared, 2 x7 in 1, drenched. , Yancowinna Blood. COWS & CALVES A/C G & C Hosking , Woodside (RODWELLS) 80 x 80 Angus cows & calves , Calves are spring drop by Leawood & Battersby bulls , not rejoined A/C H PEREZ, YINNAR SOUTH (LANDMARK) 20x20 Angus cows & calves, not rejoined, 4th calf at foot

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Casual Employment Port Workers Port Welshpool Depot Gippsland Ports is seeking expressions of interest from applicants with relevant skills and experience who wish to be considered for registration for casual employment to assist with general operations from its Port Welshpool depot in South Gippsland. Applications for registration should include applicant’s details together with a resume and summary of relevant skills and experience. For further information a position description can be downloaded from Gippsland Ports website at www.gippslandports.vic.gov.au or contact Marlene Claffey on 5150 0500. Expressions of Interest will remain open until Friday, 2 November 2018. Expressions of Interest will be accepted via the following methods: • Mail addressed to: Casual Port Workers South Gippsland, Gippsland Ports, PO Box 388, Bairnsdale Vic 3875 • Email to: employment@gippslandports.vic.gov.au • Website: gippslandports.vic.gov.au/employment.php

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Lifeguards save a whole lotta lives WHEN not inside for lifeguard pool duty, operations coordinator Ben Heath loves to call his outdoor office home whilst keeping fellow community members safe.

So much so that for the past six and a half years, Mr Heath has cherished patrolling water activities at the YMCA South Gippsland Splash in Leongatha. “I love the outdoors and cannot think of a better way to enjoy it and get paid at the same time,” Mr Heath said. “Prior to lifeguarding at the Splash, I was at Mirboo North. What I loved about that was that so many of the kids embraced coming to the pool because there were not so many public places to get active. “In Leongatha now, I relish seeing fellow members of the local community out on the streets, knowing them on a first name basis. That makes me proud.” To become a qualified lifeguard, one must complete a pool lifeguard course that includes CPR training, level two first aid and a working with children’s card. Ongoing education and training is required

Standing guard: Ben Heath, of the YMCA South Gippsland Splash in Leongatha, applies a cautious yet friendly eye to water activity safety as lifeguard and operations coordinator. to refresh skills, where pool lifeguard courses require yearly refreshment, whilst level two first aid is refreshed every three years. A love of water is one thing, but to ensure the safety of others, Mr Heath stresses that one must possess excellent situational awareness and supervision skills. It is vital to take timeful charge of a situation should it unfortunately arise. Days at the pool see lifeguards constantly educating and instruct-

ing those around them, particularly school children who have a habit of running when they shouldn’t. Mr Heath fondly recalls rescuing a swimmer who, at the time, was not aware of major spinal injuries. Patrolling requires astute eyes and the ability to scan and observe. Concentrating while in the sun can be difficult, but the role of lifeguard is well suited to the outdoor lover. To show his support for the ‘Open Doors’ fundraiser going to-

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CASUAL MOTEL HOUSEKEEPERS Housekeeper/Cleaner required for regular weekday morning motel housekeeping work. Shift availability will vary depending on motel occupancy but can be expected to range from 6 to 15 hours per week (with more hours required occasionally). Shift duration can vary from 2 to 5 hours, with shifts arranged the night prior by SMS. Motel, caravan park or holiday home cleaning experience preferred. No “cash in hand” payments. Must be reliable, injury-free and energetic to cope with the physical demands of the job. Applicants should be prepared to undergo a Police Check and have veriﬁable references. Please phone Leongatha Motel on 5662 2375

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QUALIFIED BAKER Unlike other bakery roles where you are working whilst others are sound asleep, the earliest you will be required to start in this role is 6am! Michael’s SUPA IGA Supermarket is a family owned independent supermarket that has been nationally recognised for its overall excellence. Based in Leongatha and having undergone a total refurbishment, they now have a newly created role for a qualified Baker. Your key responsibilities include: • Baking quality products to meet changing customer needs • Coaching and supporting the development of apprentices and fellow team members • Maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the bakery department • Production and stock control • Providing customer service when required To be the successful applicant you will: • Be a qualified Baker • Be available for 6.00am starts and weekend work • Have knowledge of food handling and food safety • Have a passion for baking and producing a first class product • Have excellent communication and time management skills Benefits abound! Get your life back by working “normal” hours, enjoy totally refurbished surrounds and work for a community based employer where your contribution matters. To apply, please submit a current resume to: Alexandra Halm BEST MATCH RECRUITMENT jobs@bestmatch.com.au (03) 5622 0986

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deaths CHARLTON - Jack. 15.9.1928 - 15.10.2018 Peacefully at Seahaven, Inverloch. Loved and loving dad of Allan and Fiona. Loved and loving grandpa of Kristy and Ged, Ben and Tammy and Rebecca and Gearoid. Loved and loving great grandpa of Dakota, Kalani, Mackenzie, Jayda, Bodhi, Lennox and Zanda. As you lived your busy life people thought you became a legend. We have always known that you were one. Our wonderful lives are a result of the support and love you gave us. Rest in peace.

How lucky I was to have such a great fatherin-law. I will hold the memories close to my heart. Sue xxx Without you in our lives our hearts are breaking. We will miss your sense of humour, your birthday cards, your love of taking photos, your cheekiness and your great memory for stories of your past. We will especially miss spending time with you and your great grandkids, but will be forever grateful that we shared so many special times together! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little angelsâ&#x20AC;? Always in our hearts, Eliza, Trav and Blake, Renee, Dave, Eden and Harper, Mel, Luke, Degan and Isabella, Prue, Kane, Paige and Kenzie. xxxx CHARLTON - Jack. The Stony Creek Football Netball Club extend their condolences to the Charlton family with the passing of Jack - a premiership player and coach of our club. Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution, not only to our club but to football, cricket and sport in general in South Gippsland, is unsurpassed. His legacy, not only with sport but as a person who put others first, will be sadly missed. From the players, members and supporters of the Stony Creek Football Netball Club. CHARLTON - Jack. It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Jack (Jackie) Charlton. His ever presence at the bowls games, his cheerful smile and all his lovely stories will be sadly missed by all his friends at the Fish Creek Bowls Club. Sincere condolences to all his family from the president and members of the club.

CHARLTON - Jack. The Alberton Football Netball League acknowledges the valued services and sad passing of Jack, Life Member of the league since 1994, and sends sincere condolences to his family and the Fish Creek community.

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GRAYDEN (nee Scott) Gloria Pearl. 25.03.1930 - 16.10.2018 Passed away at Dalkeith Hostel, Traralgon. Late of Maffra, formerly of Loch and Foster. Dearly loved wife of Peter (dec). Loved and respected mother and motherin-law of Glenda and Bill, Lloyd and Noeline, Andrew and Valerie, Maurice and Jodi. Loved grandmother and great grandmother. Resting with the Lord.

We feel your loss greatly but are very thankful for your long and well lived life. The happy memories we have will live forever - especially those from our childhood, our caravan travels with you and Dad, our Sunday lunches and time spent with you in the last few years living with us. May your knitting needles never be idle. We are comforted knowing that you are reunited with Dad, Robert and your loved ones. ‘Til we meet again, all our love, daughter Janette, Peter and Sarah. xxx

SMITH - Shirley. 23.7.1928 - 14.10.2018 Loved sister of Margaret and Roger Nelson. Dear aunt and great aunt to Timothy and Janine, Zachary and Grace; Christopher and Allison, Jennifer, Edward and Samuel; Andrew and Maryanne; Robyn and Jeremy, Arabella, Lachlan and Harry. Loving memories.

GRAYDEN (nee Scott) Gloria Pearl. 25.03.1930 - 16.10 2018 Dearly loved wife of Peter (dec). Loved and respected mother of Andrew, respected mother-in-law of Valerie. Loved grandmother of Rebecca and Aaron, Stuart and Tenneale. Loved great grandmother of Logan, Indyana, Shelby. Thank you for being you and we will remember you for being who you are and what you taught us. It was a privilege to work alongside you. Rest in peace with the Lord.

Dearest Mum, MIL (mother-in-law) and Nana. Thank you for being our beautiful Mum. Your love and caring was unending, you were always there to listen, support and help out you are so much of who we are. Mum, I am grateful to be your daughter, your friend - a better Mum and Nana would be hard to find.

By Tayla KershawThomas OKTOBERFEST came to Korumburra on Saturday.

Kicking off at 12pm, new business Burra Brewing Co hosted the event. Costumes were encouraged with a best funerals dressed competition. Other exciting events SMITH - A Memorial Service to celebrate the included a number of life of Mrs Shirley Elsie pretzel eating and keg Elizabeth Smith will holding competitions be held at St Andrew’s throughout the day. Uniting Church, This culminated in Leongatha on Monday, a ‘legends’ competiOctober 29, 2018 tion’ with the winners Mum, I will miss our commencing at 2pm. from the day competing daily chats and banter. A private family burial in final round later that You may be gone but will precede the above evening. you will never be far service. Burra Brewing Co’s from our thoughts. Narelle Jones described Love you forever, Greg If desired, in lieu of and Leonie, Michael, flowers, donations may the event as “awesome” Tayla, Connor and be made to Gippsland and was pleased with the Southern Health. number of people who Kellie. Envelopes will be turned out to join in the available at the service. festivities. Classified “We wanted to host this event because we advertising closes are the new brewery in

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town. We are hoping to have it annually,” she said. “It was a good opportunity to showcase our beer. We even brewed a new pilsner specifically for this event. The whole event has been really well received by the community.” A commemorative stein was also designed for purchase on the day. Ms Jones said Burra Brewing Co has been doing well since its opening, with more events in the pipeline. “We already have 32 functions lined up to take us through to the end of the year. We’ve also organised to be involved in two local festivals and five markets,” she said. “We are also looking to hold an event for Australia Day and considering a few ideas for Christmas. It’s been a lot of fun getting out and being part of the community.”

Oktoberfest: Burra Brewing Co’s Phil Dempster (front), Katie McNee, Teagan Clapperton, Trish Platten, Dan O’Flaherty, Lauren Besley and Narelle Jones greeted customers with plenty of enthusiasm at the Korumburra venue on Saturday.

Right Cheers: Trish Platten and Narelle Jones were pleased to host Oktoberfest at the Burra Brewing Co, Korumburra, on Saturday.

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HAMILTON (nee Davidson) - Shirley Isabella. 1927 - 2018 “There’s a part of my heart in Wonthaggi and it’s calling me, calling me home.” Loving and loved mother and mother-in-law of Fiona and Craig. Loved and adored Granny of Tameka, Mitchell and Kallan. Together again with Dad and Nettie xx. Beautiful memories woven in gold, this is the picture we tenderly hold. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, to love, cherish and never forget. SMITH Shirley Elsie Elizabeth (nee Mathers). 23.7.1928 - 14.10.2018 Loving and loved wife of Clarrie (dec). Much loved mother of Judith, Robert (dec), Janette and Greg; mother-in-law of Bob, Peter and Leonie. Grandmother of Michael, Kellie and Sarah; friend of Tayla. Proud great grandmother of Connor. Beloved third daughter of Harold and Elsie Mathers (both dec), sister of Heather Bolding (dec), Coralie McKenzie (dec) and Margaret Nelson. At peace.

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LOCAL ladies are all set for summer after the annual Inverloch Pink Ribbon Fashion Parade on Thursday. Whilst supporting the

Cancer Council Victoria, 155 ladies enjoyed the fashion show showcasing the latest styles from Bliss In Inverloch. The event was held at the Inverloch Community Hub and was

completely sold out. The clothing ranged from casual, walk on the beach wear to frocks for the races. A full range of colours, styles and accessories were put on show.

Barbara Baskerville, Debbie Barry, Terry Havetta, Suzi Bowles, Fenella King, Lyn Shaw, Marg Rhodes and Trudie Horskins were the models on the day. As well as an impressive catwalk, there were many prizes to be won during the raffles. The major prize was donated by Bliss In Inverloch, but there were plenty of other goodies generously donated by Inverloch businesses. Those who attended

also had a chance of winning the door prizes and each enjoyed a glass of bubbles. The fashion parade has been a highlight on the calendar in October for the last three years. It is always incredibly well supported by the local community with all proceeds donated back to the Cancer Council Victoria. Bliss In Inverloch’s Sharon Bennett thanked the community for its wonderful generosity.

Stylish: from left, Barbara Baskerville, Debbie Barry, Terry Havetta, Suzi Bowles, Bliss In Inverloch’s Sharon Bennett, Maree Bannister, Fenella King, Lyn Shaw, Marg Rhodes and Trudie Horskins showcased a range of summer fashions in the annual Inverloch Pink Ribbon Fashion Parade on Thursday.

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THE industrial estate in Leongatha has been in full swing over recent weeks with many Country Clipper mowers arriving from the USA.

They are being delivered to local customers as well as dealers across Australia and New Zealand. With several more containers due in the coming weeks, this has prompted the team at JSL Light Engine Repairs in Leongatha to clear out all demo/display stock to accommodate the arriving containers. “We often hold demo days across Australia with Country Clipper dealers to show off Country Clippers exclusive features,” Jared Lovie said.

“The one hand joystick control is easy to use so it’s natural to give customers the opportunity to test drive one of these machines. We demonstrate these machines at multiple locations, then offer them for sale with often under five hours’ use on the clock. “Basically, anything that is in our warehouse that is not in a crate, we are clearing out at heavily discounted prices. “When Country Clipper mowers arrive from the USA, we can stack them five high in our warehouse, however they take up a lot of room when they are assembled and stored. “We have a range of demo and display stock that must be cleared before the next shipment arrives early next week,”

Mr Lovie said. “As an example, JSL had several machines used for television advertising and photo shoots with approximately one to two hours’ use only. These machines are now available exclusively to our local customers at a heavily discounted price, still with full warranty.” Record sales of Country Clipper Zero Turn Mowers has seen JSL inundated with many low hour tradeins including brands like Toro, Kubota, Greenfield and Cub Cadet. These are also available at discounted pricing. JSL is also offering a range of ex-display and run out machines from Cox, Husqvarna, Masport and many more. These machines are brand new, come

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Ready to go: owner of JSL Light Engine Repairs, Jared Lovie, inspects one of the units which must be cleared this week from his Leongatha business.

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Chairo delivers biggest car boot sale CHAIRO Christian School, Leongatha battled through the elements to hold its fifth annual car boot sale and market on Saturday.

Launch day: from left, Meredith Fletcher, author Cheryl Glowrey, Dr Gary Presland and Liz Rushen were pleased to launch South of the Strzelecki Ranges on Saturday.

History launched in Foster By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas LOCAL history intrigued the public in Foster on Saturday.

Author Cheryl Glowrey launched her latest book before a full house at the Foster Exchange Hotel. The book – entitled South of the Strzelecki Ranges – explores Corner Inlet’s environmental history and human influences on the land in the 1900s leading up to 2004. The book discusses the issues surrounding the marine parks and wind turbines, and considers how the local waterways and coastal plains impact the sea. Many locals and supporters of Ms Glowrey’s work attended the launch and the book attracted many sales on the day.

Despite the rainy conditions, the sale attracted the largest number of stallholders yet with 22 car boots and 12 stalls. Car boot sale coordinator Wendy Nyhuis also reported an excellent flow of people to the sale throughout the morning. “People have still come through and enjoyed the sale. As well as some excellent bargains, we had lots of entertainment, a dry place for people to sit down and enjoy something to eat and it gets our school name out there,” she said. “The sale is an excellent opportunity for people to come along and see our school and to sell their secondhand items. “The students enjoy it as well. They get involved and come along to have fun on the day.” Food vendors – including free popcorn and fairy floss – were available on the day. The Leongatha Lions Club volunteers donated their time to run a sausage sizzle. Live entertainment was provided through musical performances from the students, jumping castles,

Great performers: Ben Watson, Chad Cornhels and Daniel Watson provided the live entertainment at the Chairo Christian School car boot sale and market. They are in grades 5 and 7 at Chairo, Leongatha. a game of Squatter – an Australian board game – and face painting. The community was thanked for generously supporting the event once again. The school is looking forward to running the event again next year.

Dr Gary Presland launched the book. Dr Presland shares Ms Glowrey’s interest in Indigenous history. He has extensive knowledge about Melbourne’s history, particularly surrounding members of the Kulin Nation. Anchor Books Australia published the book and was represented by Liz Rushen at the launch. Ms Glowrey grew up in Toora and fostered an interest in community history. She said it was the local people who inspired her to write her book. “When I was doing research for my PhD, local people approached me and encouraged me to turn what I had written into a book,” she said. This was not the first book published by Ms Glowrey, having written and launched Snake Island and The Cattlemen of the Sea in 2000.

Stallholders: Krista and Alice Evans of Leongatha, and Liselott and Anika Webster of Tarwin soldiered through the wet weather to take part in Chairo Christian School’s car boot sale and market on Saturday, at the Leongatha school.

Great cause: Leongatha’s Cheryl Launder, Mirboo North’s Merrill Potter and Leongatha’s Paula O’Loughlin represented Days for Girls at the Fairer World Bazaar in Leongatha on Saturday. Around 50 packs of sanitation products will soon be sent to Tanzania.

Stallholders work towards a fairer world THE seventh Fairer World Bazaar was held at Leongatha’s Uniting Church on Saturday.

Coinciding with Anti-Poverty Week, the bazaar aimed to raise much needed funds for overseas charities. Around 17 charities were represented on the day. Of these, around half the stallholders were local. The projects ranged from sending feminine hygiene products overseas and overcome obstacles to girls’ education through Days for Girls, to volunteering in a developing country through Projects Abroad, to building towards safer water supplies and sanitation through Water Aid. The theme of Anti-Poverty Week 2018 was ‘Action’. Around the world, more than a billion people are desperately poor.Anti-Poverty Week aims to strengthen public understanding and encourage research, discussion and action. Despite the dreary weather outside, an excellent crowd of people turned out to check out the bazaar, speak to charity representatives and make donations. Most of the stallholders present had firsthand experience about their projects, so provided valuable insight. Spokesperson Johanna Haasjes said it was pleasing to see so many people coming in to sit, have something to eat and support these wonderful charities. “It’s all about creating a fairer world and we have had quite a few people come through to show their support,” she said.

New skills: Wonthaggi’s Keira Sanderson was designing and creating a ring under the guidance of jeweller Vanessa Kolb from Bena at the South Gippsland Gemstone and Lapidary Club’s silver classes in Leongatha on Saturday.

Silverware impresses THE South Gippsland Gemstone and Lapidary Club started its second round of classes at its Leongatha clubrooms on Saturday.

Showing support: Leongatha’s Len and Anita Trease represented Only Just at the Fairer World Bazaar in Leongatha on Saturday. Only Just works to enable opportunities for fairer wages and meaningful employment in developing countries. They were partnered with TEAR Australia.

Under the teachings of jeweller Vanessa Kolb, the group began creating stunning new designs in silver. This will be a round of six classes on Saturdays. Ms Kolb said it was a fantastic opportunity for people to come along, pick up a new skill and share ideas. On Saturday, group members were creating beautiful pendants, cuff bangles and rings, incorporating classy designs and modern twists. “We saw some amazing and stunning results in the last round of classes. There is a lot of talent here,” Ms Kolb said.

“We will be doing another round of classes and we are open to creating classes midweek.” The South Gippsland Gemstone and Lapidary Club has been in existence for 47 years. Meeting at the old Bowls Clubrooms in Leongatha, the club attracts people from Toora through to Phillip Island. The age range of members spans from 18 to 80. Secretary Chris Rump said South Gippsland Shire Council had been incredibly supportive in developing the club, providing grants for room renewal, tools and lighting. The club will soon be offering cabbing classes. For those looking to join the club, the clubroom is open on Mondays from 9.30am to 2.30pm and on Thursday evenings. You can also contact Ms Rump on 0439 622 105 or on 2jinkers@tpg.com.au.

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Children give to children LEONGATHA Primary School students packed together welcome Christmas present donations to be gifted to children from the Philippines, last Tuesday, October 16.

nate presents to children who may never see them. Children fill shoeboxes with useful items to be given to children in less developed countries. The program was run at Leongatha Primary School by Grade 4 Teacher Emily Duncan in Dubbed Operation Christmas Child, the do- conjunction with Doreen Western of Leongatha, nations are a project of Samaritan’s Purse, which a long time supporter of the program who has departners with local churches and schools to do- voted about 10 years towards it.

All together: Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band musicians Sonny Day (left) on bass, percussionist Annette Scimonello (middle) and Jeff Robertson on cornet (right) focus at the Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band’s Annual Variety Concert at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre on Saturday night. Photo by Trevor Foon.

Brilliant band entertains 400 NEARLY 400 people enjoyed the music of the Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band during its’ Annual Variety Concert on Saturday night.

Held at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, the concert was dedicated to the memory of Gus Marinus, the father of bandmaster Craig, who died two weeks ago. Gus was a life member of the band. The audience enjoyed toe tapping numbers like Puttin’ On The Ritz and The Muppet Show Theme, as well as stirring hymns and marches, including the Welsh hymn Blaenwern the band won a first placing for at the nationals championships last Easter, as well a selection of other pieces that won the band the C Grade national title. Also performing was the band’s junior band, Wonthaggi Youth Brass, which also won a junior title at the recent state championships under the leadership of Sara Beale. Guest artists for the evening were Newhaven College VCE students Emma Conroy and Cluanie Swanwick, who sang Send in the Clowns from

the show A Little Light Music and I Know Him So Well from the musical Chess. Crowd favourite Tom Green also made a welcome return. All singers were accompanied by Kirk Skinner on piano. Bandmaster Craig Marinus chose brilliant numbers for the 31 musicians to play, with compere Chris Longstaff saying, “It’s a concert. It’s not a recital. It’s all about entertainment.” The concert was sponsored by RACV Inverloch Resort, Capeview Mitre 10 and Wonthaggi Theatrical Group, which provided great raffle prizes which raised approximately $800. The band is grateful to Mark Drury for his expertise in sound and for Ewan Cole for his expertise in lighting. Both men volunteered their services. The concert raised approximately $7000, which will be added to the band’s fundraising efforts to help it defend its national title in Brisbane next Easter.

Giving children: from left, Leongatha Primary School students Ruby Kuhne and Grace Guy wrapped up their shoeboxes full of gifts going to impoverished children from the Philippines last Tuesday, October 16.

Doctors bid obstetrics farewell Some of the nurses performed a hilarious skit LEONGATHA doctors Hugh Chisholm and Graham Toohill have finished practis- in their honour. Hopefully it was the only time the ing obstetrics at Leongatha Healthcare. staff at the restaurant had seen a baby born on the To celebrate, their colleagues and friends from Leongatha Hospital and Leongatha Healthcare had an enjoyable night out at the Rainbow Palace restaurant in Korumburra last Thursday. The two doctors were acknowledged for the wonderful contribution they have made to the women and families of South Gippsland and beyond over the years, and in doing so have cared for many of their workmates in childbirth also.

table there. There are still seven other doctors at Leongatha Healthcare who practice obstetrics so expectant mothers are still in good hands. Drs Chisholm and Toohill are still continuing to work so they are available for additional support whenever needed. Dr Chisholm came to Leongatha in 1990 and Dr Toohill arrived in 1994.

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

At Point Lonsdale

OCTOBER Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

24 WED

25 THUR

26 FRI

27 SAT

28 SUN

29 MON

30 TUE

0007 0602 1223 1830

1.28 0.67 1.31 0.54

0103 0659 1310 1910

1.39 0.64 1.37 0.43

0152 0742 1353 1947

1.51 0.60 1.42 0.33

0236 0820 1434 2025

1.61 0.57 1.46 0.25

0319 0900 1515 2103

1.68 0.55 1.48 0.20

0400 0939 1554 2144

1.72 0.53 1.48 0.17

0442 1019 1633 2225

1.71 0.54 1.47 0.18

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..........AM 1201 - 2400..........PM

Talented player: Natalie Stewart of Leongatha played perfectly during Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band’s Annual Variety Concert at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre on Saturday night. Photo by Trevor Foon. Thanking good doctors: from left, Louise Cruickshank, Virginia Bolge, Dr Graham Toohill, Dr Hugh Chisholm, Linda Fiddelaers and Sarah Robinson celebrate doctors Toohill and Chisholm ending obstetrics practice in South Gippsland.

Council backs land for activity By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas THE land adjacent to the new Wonthaggi Education Precinct has been earmarked for future recreational use.

Bass Coast Shire Council supported the recommendation at its October 17 meeting. Council opted to acquire the land for future planning. The decision will support council’s recently adopted Active Bass Coast Plan and the land will Crowd favourite: vocalist Tom Green made be opened to the public. More green space is in high demand in Bass a very welcome return to the Wonthaggi Coast, especially with sports like soccer on the rise. Citizens’ Band’s variety concert. Photo by Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari fully supported

Trevor Foon.

the additional recreational space. “This is looking into the future. If we had thought this way long ago, we may not have some of the historic issues we are facing now,” he said. “It is great to see we will have future recreational space as the town continues to expand at an increasing rate.” Cr Julian Brown said council must continue to look after Wonthaggi’s growing population. “Everyone wants to live in Wonthaggi. Wonthaggi has come leaps and bounds,” he said. “We’re planning to grow the north east of Wonthaggi and we need to have the recreational facilities to accommodate that. The proximity to the school is also a good thing because the students will be able to use it.”

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Show jumping: Isabella Farmer in action at a show jumping event at the Ayr Hill Equestrian Centre, Hillcrest College, as part of the Victorian Equestrian Interschool Series (VEIS). See back page for full report.

Muir takes out Hillclimb WARM and sunny spring weather greeted more than 110 competitors for Maffra and District Car Club’s Twilight Hillclimb at Boisdale on Saturday afternoon. Near perfect conditions in the bush setting saw racing begin at 1pm on the freshly watered gravel race track. Round seven– the second last race meeting for the 2018 season – was a Long Track event that saw Matt Muir, Kerran Pridmore and Maurice McCarthy battle it out into the darkness to compete for the fastest time of the meeting. Muir was victorious with a time of 57.98 seconds, over Pridmore in 58.65 and McCarthy with 58.96 seconds respectively. Both Anthony Kovco and Roger Shaw, both in purpose built

buggies were mere tenths of a second behind, making for entertaining racing for spectators and competitors alike. Junior drivers were also well represented with more than 20 competing against their senior rivals, with Lachlan Allman gaining fastest Junior overall in a time of 63.90 seconds, over Gary Seabrook and Lachlan Miller who were close behind. There were some first time Junior competitors also doing well amongst the more experienced drivers in the field. In the ladies’ class, Hannah Fortune just managed to edge out Lauren Britton for first place, with Sarah Johnstone and Emily Nash also stand out drivers. The final race meeting for the 2018 Series will be the annual Noel Burley Memorial Hillclimb. This will also be a

Twilight event, to be held on Saturday, November 10, and will be in Short Track format. Further information is available at madcc. com.au or contact Adrian Britton on 0418 561053. First to Third Class placing as follows: Class P: C. Stewart 67.63, G. Daniel 70.05, I. Brain 70.24 Class C: L. Hughes 66.19, D. Keen 66.35, T. Coleman 66.47

Class D: M. Birmingham 64.76, P. Mahoney 64.87, D. Bridle 65.25 Class E: L. Harrison 64.74, L. Storer 66.43, R. Renooy 67.21 Class J: L. Allman 63.90, C. Seabrook 64.49, L. Miller 64.58 Class L: H. Fortune 66.68, L. Britton 68.02, S. Johnstone 70.53 Class S: M. Muir 57.98, M. McCarthy 58.96, A. Kovco 59.38 Class W: Kerran Pridmore 58.65, Kevin Pridmore 61.32, G. Noble 61.70

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis ALL matches in Sections 1 and 2 were washed out on Saturday.

In Section 3 one match was played at Inverloch and the match at Korumburra washed out. Inverloch 8.56 d Leongatha 0.7. All clubs have fundraisers, let’s all support Leongatha Tennis Club. The club is holding an Ambrose Golf Day at Woorayl Golf Club next Sunday, October 28 starting at 10am. Three or four players single entries accepted and a barbecue lunch will be available. A good fun day is expected. Any enquiries contact Michael Grist 0428 822 490.

LDCA junior cricket draw UNDER 16 Round 2: Saturday Oct 27 & Nov 3 Koonwarra L/RSL v Inverloch (Koon) OMK v Town (Outt) Korumburra v Foster (Kor) Phillip Island - bye Won Club v Kilcunda Bass (McMhn) Round 3: November 10 & 17 Phillip Island v Koonwarra L/RSL (Cowes) Inverloch v Won Club (Inv) Korumburra - bye Foster v OMK (Foster) Kilcunda Bass v Town (Bass) Round 4: November 24 & December 1 Won Club v Phillip Island (McMhn) Koonwarra L/RSL v Korumburra (Koon) Town v Foster (SP) OMK - bye Inverloch v Kilcunda Bass (Inv) Round 5: December 8 & 15 OMK v Koonwarra L/RSL (Outt) Korumburra v Won Club (Kor) Phillip Island v Inverloch (Cowes) Town - bye Kilcunda Bass v Foster (Bass) Round 6: January 12 & 19 Inverloch v Korumburra (Inv) Won Club v OMK (McMhn) Koonwarra L/RSL v Town (Koon) Foster - bye Phillip Island v Kilcunda Bass (Cowes Round 7: January 26 & February 2 Foster v Koonwarra L/RSL (Foster) Town v Won Club (SP) OMK v Inverloch (Outt) Korumburra v Phillip Island (Kor) Kilcunda - bye Round 8: February 9 & 16 Phillip Island v OMK (Cowes)

Inverloch v Town (Inv) Won Club v Foster (McMhn) Koonwarra L/RSL - bye Korumburra v Kilcunda Bass (Kor) Round 9: February 23 & March 2 Kilcunda Bass v Koonwarra L/RSL (Bass) Won Club - bye Foster v Inverloch (Foster) Town v Phillip Island (SP) OMK v Korumburra (Outt) Semi finals: March 10 Grand final: March 17

UNDER 14 Round 2: October 27 & November 3 Inverloch v Koonwarra Blue (Inv) Town v OMK (SP) Nerrena v Korumburra (Nerr) Koonwarra Gold v Phillip Island (MMcK) Glen Alvie v Won Club (GA) MDU v Imperials (Meen) Round 3: November 10 & 17 Koonwarra Blue v Phillip Island (Koon) Won Club v Inverloch (McMhn) Korumburra v Koonwarra Gold (Kor) OMK v MDU (Outt) Town v Glen Alvie (SP) Imperials v Nerrena (EC) Round 4: November 24 & December 1 Phillip Island v Won Club (Cowes) MDU v Koonwarra Blue (Meen) Koonwarra Gold v Town (MMcK) Nerrena v OMK (Nerr) Glen Alvie v Inverloch (GA) Korumburra v Imperials (Kor) Round 5: December 8 & 15 Koonwarra Blue v OMK (Koon) Won Club v Korumburra (McMhn) Inverloch v Phillip Island (Inv)

Town v Nerrena (SP) Imperials v Glen Alvie (EC) MDU v Koonwarra Gold (Meen) Round 6: January 12 & 19 Korumburra v Inverloch (Kor) OMK v Won Club (Outt) Town v Imperials (SP) Koonwarra Gold v Koonwarra Blue (MMcK) Glen Alvie v Phillip Island (GA) Nerrena v MDU (Nerr) Round 7: January 26 & February 2 Koonwarra Blue v Nerrena (Koon) Won Club v Town (McMhn) Inverloch v Koonwarra Gold (Inv) Phillip Island v Korumburra (Cowes) MDU v Glen Alvie (Meen) Imperials v OMK (EC) Round 8: February 9 & 16 OMK v Inverloch (Outt) Town v MDU (SP) Koonwarra Gold v Won Club (Koon) Nerrena v Phillip Island (Nerr) Glen Alvie v Korumburra (GA) Imperials v Koonwarra Blue (EC) Round 9: February 23 & March 2 Koonwarra Blue v Town (Koon) Won Club v Nerrena (McMhn) MDU v Inverloch (Meen) Phillip Island v Imperials (Cowes) Korumburra v OMK (Kor) Glen Alvie v Koonwarra Gold (GA) Round 11: March 9 & 16 Koonwarra Blue v Korumburra (Koon) Won Club v MDU (McMhn) Phillip island v Town (Cowes) Nerrena v Glen Alvie (Nerr) OMK v Koonwarra Gold (Outt) Inverloch v Imperials (Inv)

Well attended: plenty of people got out to enjoy Koonwarra’s parkrun on Saturday.

Great atmosphere at Koonwarra parkrun IT was a great day on Sat- women. There were some wonderurday for the Koonwarra ful and friendly visitors from parkrun. Churchill, Maribyrnong, TraralCo-parkrun directors Lisa Riley and Cindy Borg welcomed everyone. The weather was a bit of a concern but held off and there were only a few drips. That meant there were happy participants and happy volunteers. Congratulations to all who got new personal bests. Tess Sweeny smashed out a one minute personal best and had her first time at leading the

gon and Frog Hollow. The U11 rule was well followed with Indi Hulls leading by example and helping Nan –Rosemary Knox – with her tail walking duties. This week 68 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 12 were first timers and 11 recorded new personal bests. Representatives of five different clubs took part. The event was made possible by nine volunteers: Cindy Borg,

Paul Odgers, Zara Borg, Lisa Riley, Rosemary Knox, Janice Bouquet, Leo Argento, Karen Argento and Linda Harvey. Full results and a complete event history can be found on the Koonwarra parkrun results page. The male record is held by Sam Quirk who recorded a time of 15:54 on April 7. The female record is held by Sarah Lewis who recorded a time of 18:44 on August 25. The Age Grade course record is held by John Graham who recorded 83.88 percent (20:22) on November 11, 2017.

Stivic named junior champion Presentation of trophies will take place at the A BIG crowd of young players attended annual wind up barbecue at the end of the year. Wonthaggi Junior Table Tennis Championships last Thursday.

The night was a mix of fun and fierce competition which resulted in some very high standard matches. Sixteen year old Jake Stivic became the 2018 Junior (U18) Champion. He defeated his younger brother Mitch in the final after Mitch had battled through a hard hitting semi against Bayley Thornton-Jessup. Jake also won the popular handicap jumbo ball event final against Jack Donohue. Yet another Stivic family member competed in the final of the U12 singles. Hamish Burns defeated 12 year old Blake Stivic in a very competitive final of that event. The Handicap Singles went to Charley Donohue in a close match against Braden Andrighetto. Wonthaggi Table Tennis Juniors coach Bruce Outstanding: Charley Donohue and Jake Harmer was delighted with the standard of play Stivic were winners at the Wonthaggi Junior Table Tennis Championships last Thursday. and sporting attitude of the young players.

Mirboo North and District South Gippsland Midweek Ladies Tennis Junior Tennis THE past two Wonthaggi Chooks ........36.5

RESULTS and ladders from round two - October 20. A Grade: Washout. Ladder

Leongatha De Minaur. 10.5 Fish Creek ...................... 7.5 Leongatha Barty .............. 7.0 Mardan ........................... 6.5 Baromi............................. 3.5 B Grade: Washout. Ladder

Fish Creek ................10.5 Millman ......................9.5

Leongatha North .......9.5 Mardan.......................8.5 Leongatha Djokovic ....6.5 Leongatha Halep .........5.5 Baromi.........................4.5 Leongatha Osaka .........3.5 C Grade: Washout.

rounds of tennis have resulted in majority washouts in all sections.

Ladder

The rain is welcome but not on Tuesdays.

Leongatha North .....11.5 Baromi Yellow..........10.5 Leongatha Federer ..10.5 Fish Creek ..................7.0 Mardan ........................5.5 Leongatha Wozniacki ..5.5 Baromi Black ..............4.5

Section 1 Inverloch Sapphires ....51.5 Bena ..............................49.0 Inverloch Diamonds ....49.0 Inverloch Rubies .........46.5

Ladders after round 11

Leongatha......................31.5 Section 2A Phillip Island A ............55.0 Bena ..............................55.0 Invy Chicks ..................53.0 Korumburra ................40.0 Wonthaggi Owls............37.0 Fish Creek .....................24.0 Section 2B Inverloch Blue .............55.0 Inverloch White ...........53.0 Nyora ..........................*51.0 Grantville .....................51.0 Phillip Island B .............33.0 Wonthaggi Eagles .......*13.0 * No results from round 11

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SPORT | BOWLS San Remo LAST Wednesday, San Remo had a large turnout for social bowls. Chef and president Bob Anketell, working hard at the barbecue, kept up with the demand for sausages for the players. This Wednesday, Ray Dickie and Graham Turner took the money while Beb Hyslop and Peter Thorley were the runners up. Last Tuesday saw the first Midweek Pennant match for the 2018/2019 season. Division 1 played at home against Leongatha. It was a late start with the weather not kind but once we got onto the greens we only had one interruption. It was a very close game all day with Pam Cameron’s team winning their rink by one shot on the last end. San Remo had two rinks up out of the three with San Remo winning by 14 shots overall. The Division 2 side travelled to Meeniyan with mixed results. Although it had two rinks up it went down by 11 shots. It was good to see new skips Laurie Sinclair-Olds and Beb Hyslop on their wins. Peter Sproule-Carroll is to be congratulated for the time and effort he has put in over the last few months with the students from the San Remo and Newhaven Primary Schools. With a number of helpers from the club the Annual Bowls Challenge was held last Wednesday morning at the club. These students are the future bowlers of our club. More than 93 students filled all eight rinks to practice what they had been taught. Much concentration and much laughter ensued, with happy students showing their prowess. Teachers selected teams for the two end play off. Peter Sproule Carroll presented Newhaven Primary School for the third year in a row. This Thursday is the IGA San Remo Monthly Triples. This is an early warning for the Mixed Medley Fours coming up on Thursday, November 29. A lot of exciting things coming up with twilight social bowls with a barbecue after and once a month a roast dinner. Watch this space for further information. The Corporate Bowls starts on Tuesday, November 20. There are several situations vacant for new members as well as players. Please give the club a call on 5678 5558 or better still drop in on a Wednesday around 12pm and enjoy a barbecue, meet the members and play a social game.

Buffalo indoor

Wednesday, October 17

AT Buffalo this week 12 bowlers enjoyed playing two games of 12 ends, using six bowls. It was decided to have all four teams skippered by the men.

In the first game Peter Tiziani (s), Carolyn Benson and Joyce Occhipinti combined well beating Bill Wolswinkel (s), Mary Tumino and Illene Tiziani 18-6. On the other mat after six ends Charlie Tumino (s), Danah Suckling and Joy Dyson held a three shot lead, but steady bowling saw Joe Occhipinti (s), Gary Stirling and Toni Heldens score one on the last end to narrowly win 10-9. In the second game Bill, Mary and Illene were leading by four shots with one end to play. Charlie, Danah and Joy put down some excellent bowls to hold four shots, and a drawn game resulted, 13all. On mat three Joe, Gary and Toni proved too good for Peter, Carolyn and Joyce winning 11-7. The night’s winners were Joe, Gary and Toni (WW) 14 ends; second Peter, Carolyn and Joyce (WL) 13 ends; third Charlie, Danah and Joy (LD) 11 ends; fourth Bill, Mary and Illene (LD) 10 ends. During the first game everyone was pleased to see Peter Heldens come in to watch, chat and join us for a cuppa after bowling. Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. All welcome.

Meeniyan MONDAY, October 13, was Invitation Fours Day. It was ideal bowling weather. At the end of the day, there were four four games winners. Bad luck to John Cocking’s team (Meeniyan) and Steve Snelling’s (Inverloch). Runners up were locals Max Brown, Les Godkin, Bruce Lelliot and Bob Wylie with Leongatha’s Les Wilson, Russell Trotman, Joh Richards and Hooby Deenan winners. Tuesday, October 16, was the first day of pennant. Playing at home to San Remo in very drizzly conditions, Meeniyan managed a 66 shot to 55 win with one rink getting the points. This week was an away game to Port Welshpool. Round two of Saturday pennant was a home game for Division 3 against Loch. Conditions improved as the day progressed. In a very tight game, Meeniyan got home 74 shots to 71 with two rinks up. Away to Leongatha, Division 4 found the home team too strong, going down 45 shots to 89 with no rinks winning. Next week threes are to San Remo and fours are home to Korumburra. The draw is up for the men’s championship singles, with the first round to be completed by Sunday, November 4. Upshot 2.

Tarwin Lower MIDWEEK Pennant saw Division 2 win against Port Welshpool with 71 shots to 62 shots gaining Tarwin Lower 12 points in the first round. Division 4 travelled to Foster where it gained two

thestar.com.au points for its first game but unfortunately lost the game overall. Next Tuesday, Division 2 will play at Mirboo North and Division 3 will play at home against Inverloch White. Saturday Pennant saw both teams play away with Division 2 going down to San Remo and Division 5 losing to Foster. Saturday, October 27, will see Division 2 play at home against Wonthaggi while Division 5 will play at Phillip Island. The annual Melbourne Cup Day event will be from 12pm on Tuesday, November 6. It is $25 per head includes champagne on arrival and a sumptuous lunch. Come prepared for sweeps and the “Fashion on the Field” parade with prizes for best dressed lady and couple. All welcome. For individual or group bookings, phone Pat O’Donohue on 0408 581 573. Bare foot bowls will start on Tuesday, November 13, so start organising your teams. For more information or to register a team, contact Alan Marshall on 0429 458 977. Good bowling.

Leongatha LAST Tuesday, the Division 1 Midweek Pennant team travelled to San Remo to play against its Division 1 side and was soundly beaten with an overall score of 61 to78 shots. The team results were as follows: Rosa James (Leongatha) 20 shots was defeated by Pam Cameron (San Remo) 21 shots; Jenny Millar (Leongatha) 26 shots beat Dianne Coleman (San Remo) 22 shots; Liz Beale (Leongatha) 15 shots was defeated by Robyn Dennis (San Remo) 35 shots The Division 3 match at home against Loch was abandoned because of the inclement weather that prevailed in Leongatha during the morning. On Wednesday, 16 bowlers appeared at the club for social bowls in the afternoon. The match committee chose a pairs two game format and Lance Lancaster and Peter Ellison won with a score of two wins and +5 shots. The runners up were Ken Williams and Rayleigh Soderlund with one win and a draw +16 shots. On Friday, October 19, the composite team of Marj Pearson (Leongatha Bowls Club) and Paddy Francis (Phillip Island Bowls Club) won the South Gippsland Division Over 60s Pairs. They defeated Joy Brown and Jackie Carter from Corinella Bowls Club 17/6. The Leongatha pair of Glenda Trotman and Dot Jarvis can consider themselves unfortunate because they made the semi- final and lost by one shot to the Corinella Pair. Marj and Paddy now advance to the Strzelecki Region final which will be played Thursday, October 25, at Meeniyan Bowls Club against the West

Gippsland ladies over 60s pairs winners. The winners of this final then go on to compete against all the other 16 region winners in the state on the December 12 and 13. On Saturday, the Division 1 Pennant side made the trip to Fish Creek and enjoyed success with an overall win of 79 to 73 shots. The team scores were as follows: Russell Trotman (Leongatha) 16 shots lost to Robert Mortlock (Fish Creek) 35 shots; Ray McGannon (Leongatha) 28 shots beat David Christie (Fish Creek) 24 shots; Wayne Walker (Leongatha) 35 shots had a convincing win against Tim McLean (Fish Creek) 14 shots. The Division 2 Pennant side hosted the Philip Island Club and lost overall 55 to 64 shots with the team results being as follows: Vito Serafino (Leongatha) 22 shots was successful against Richard Poole (Philip Island) 20 shots; Alan Rayson (Leongatha) 16 shots lost to Stewart Cunningham (Philip Island) 22 shots; Trish McCormack (Leongatha) 17 shots lost to Denis Oakley (Philip Island) 22 shots The Division 4 Pennant Side played hosts to Meeniyan and enjoyed a win on all 3 rinks with a final score of 89 to 55 shots. The team results were as follows: Liz Beale (Leongatha) 32 shots defeated John Hocking (Meeniyan) 20 shots; Fred Sauvarin (Leongatha) 27 shots defeated Dudley Harrison (Meeniyan) 16 shots; Robert Young (Leongatha) 30 shots defeated Leslie Godkins (Meeniyan) 19 shots The club is now taking entries for the Mixed Triples event sponsored by Evans Petroleum, which is scheduled for Sunday, November 4. The match committee chairman Graeme Drury is taking entries on 0457 916 454.

Midweek pennant bowls Ladders

After Round 1 Division 1 Foster.........................59 San Remo ..................14 Korumbura .................7 Corinella......................0 Phillip Island ................0 Inverloch .....................-7 Leongatha..................-14 Wonthaggi .................-59 Division 2 Toora .........................73 Meeniyan................... 11 Tarwin Lower .............9 Korumburra ...............0 Mirboo North ...............0 Port Welshpool ............-9 San Remo ..................-11 Wonthaggi .................-73 Division 3 Phillip Island Blue ....31 Inverloch White ........27 Foster.........................21 Fish Creek ...................6 Leongatha.....................0 Loch & District ............0 Inverloch Blue.............-6 Tarwin Lower ............-21 Phillip Island White ..-27 Lang Lang .................-31

16 14 12 8 8 4 2 0 16 12 12 8 8 4 4 0 15 14 14 12 8 8 4 2 2 1

South Gippsland Pennant Bowls DIVISION 1: Phillip Island White 4-65 lost to Korumburra 12-66; Fish Creek 2-73 lost to Leongatha 14-79; Toora 1-66

lost to Wonthaggi 15-84; Inverloch 14-59 defeated Phillip Island Blue 2-58.

Ladder

Wonthaggi ................31+56 Inverloch ..................30+68 Leongatha ................28+27 Phillip Island Blue ...16+26 Korumburra ...............12 -66 Fish Creek .................4 -33 Phillip Island White ..4 -39 Toora .........................3 -39

Division 2: San Remo 16-85 defeated Tarwin Lower 0-53; Lang Lang 0-56 lost to Corinella 16106; Wonthaggi 14-70 defeated Inverloch 2-60; Leongatha 2-55 lost to Phillip Island 14-64.

Ladder

Corinella...................32+72 Phillip Island............27+12 Inverloch ..................17 +8 Wonthaggi ................17 +7 San Remo ..................16+10 Tarwin Lower ............14 -6 Leongatha ..................4 -35 Lang Lang .................1 -68

Division 3: Meeniyan 14-74 defeated Loch and District 2-71; Mirboo North 14-90 defeated Korumburra 2-63; Wonthaggi 15-73 defeated Foster 1-49; Inverloch 14-83 defeated San Remo 2-65.

Ladder

Mirboo North...........30+68 Inverloch ..................30+43 Wonthaggi ................29+35 Meeniyan ..................16 -12 Foster.........................15 -9 San Remo ..................4 -29 Loch and District.......2 -44 Korumburra ...............2 -52

Division 4: Phillip Island 12-80 defeated Port Welshpool 4-73; Korumburra 14-94 defeated Wonthaggi 2-51; Corinella 14-73 defeated Inverloch 2-70; Leongatha 16-89 defeated Meeniyan 0-45.

Ladder

Phillip Island............26+29 Port Welshpool ........20+34 Inverloch ..................18+43 Leongatha ................16 +3 Meeniyan...................16 –1 Korumburra ...............14 -3 Corinella ....................14 -40 Wonthaggi .................4 -65

South Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group ON Thursday, October 18, midweek was played at Koo Wee Rup with 30 Winners: Graham McKergow, Jan Coates, Peter McWilliams (S) and Reg Excel shared bowlers. The winners were Peter McWilliams (s), Jan Coates, Graham McKergow and Reg Excell. Runners up were Bill Williams (s), Joy Brown, Pauline McWilliams and David Talbot. The best one game winners were Phil Wright (s), Sean McWilliams, Jan Chipperfield and Gillian Harper. George Crynes, Mark Hanrahan and Judy Dickie’s team scored a seven on one end. The weather was kind to the bowlers and stayed fine for the day. Thank you to Helen Brown for her lovely salad rolls and George in the bar for the refreshments. A great day was had by all. Next week, bowlers will play at Lang Lang and Helen will be on hand to cater for our lunch again. Come along and enjoy a day of fun, bowls and good company. Remember at midweek there is never a bad bowl. Game format is stick draw two games of 12 lunch in the middle, no staked teams. For information or to register contact Peter on 5678 5974.

success in Koo Wee Rup this week.

Second place: Bill Williams (S), Pauline McWilliams, David Talbot and Joy Brown were runners up in Koo Wee Rup this week.

Achievement: Sean McWilliams, Jan Chipperfield, Phil Wright (S) and Gillian Harper were the best one game winners in Koo Wee Rup.

Fantastic result: Mark Hanrahan, Judy Dickie and George Crynes (S) scored a seven down one end in Koo Wee Rup

Division 5: Corinella 14-76 defeated Mirboo North Purple 2-65; Mirboo North White 16-99 defeated; Loch and District 0-37; Fish Creek Red 16-70 defeated Inverloch 0-54; Toora 16-15 defeated Fish Creek White 0-0 (Forfeit); Foster 16-86 defeated Tarwin Lower 0-55; Phillip Island 16-0 (bye).

Ladder

Phillip Island............31+12 Mirboo Nth White ...30+95 Toora.........................30+25 Corinella...................28+14 Fish Creek Red ..........17 +4 Foster.........................17 -2 Inverloch ...................16 -16 Loch and District.......15 -29 Mirboo Nth Purple ....4 -21 Tarwin Lower ............2 -34 Fish Creek White ......2 -48

Kiss of Death Tips

Tound Three Tips so far: Phillip Island Blue (home) to defeat Toora by the length of the straight by 44 shots. Wonthaggi (home) won’t stand up to the pressure against Inverloch. Inverloch by 16 shots. Korumburra (home) will be too strong for Fish Creek by 21 shots. Leongatha (home) to assert their position on the ladder with a solid 26 shot win over Phillip Island White.

Fish Creek IT was a bust day of Pennant on Saturday, October 20. Fish Creek Division 1 was host to Leongatha, but sadly after a very exciting day of bowling, went down by only six shots. Division 5 was a bit more successful against Inverloch achieving quite a convincing win. Next week, Division 1 will travel to Korumburra, Division 5 White will travel to Loch and Division 5 Red will host Corinella at Fish Creek. All teams will be advised per email

after selection. Don’t forget the Monthly Turkey Triples will take place on Thursday, October 25. All interested parties should contact Tim McLean or Ferbie to enter their teams. For the diary: casserole evening to take place as usual on the first Friday of the November. Van Dyk and Shaw day will take place on Sunday, November 11. Fours –start 12.30 for 1.00pm. Dress in uniform Two games of 10 ends, followed by a barbecue hamburger meal.

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the day was Kathy Simp-

Wednesday players started but soon had to give way to the rain and showers. Thursday started off fairly cool and overcast but the weather improved and two games of 10 ends were played. The winning team on

thaggi Bowls Club farewelled a life member Tom Eurell and a guard of honour lined up to farewell Tom. All the divisions in pennant are up and running and giving it a go in different towns as well as home games. Next Thursday, Octo-

ber 25, is the Grand Pacif-

THIS week was once son (skip) Joan Sweet, Maz ic Tours Nominated Open Triples Day. again a mixed bag with Cox and Steve Blanch. On Friday, the WonThe games start at the weather conditions.

9:30 am, uniforms to be worn and bring your own lunch. Another date to remember is the Friday night dinner at the club with a two course meal starting at 6pm. Names are to be on the list by Wednesday.

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thestar.com.au Mardan THIS week, Mardan was a bit thin on the ground but did manage to have two mats out and played two games of 10 ends using six bowls.

Competition: the South Gippsland Bowls Division Over 60’s Pairs combatants were Gary Hardy, Ross Gabb, Wayne Parks and Frank Seaton.

Bruce Douglas goes away for around six months of the year but since he has been back he has been in the news every week. Bruce had the great pleasure of saying that it was young Nick Rutjens who transported Jeanie Baker last week and not him, as though his reputation was under threat or something like it. Bruce kindly transported Jan Curtis to bowls this week.

Cliff Smith’s team was runner up, he had Margaret Campbell playing lead and president Denyse Menzies as second, they had two wins with 12 shots. The winning team comprised of Robert Campbell skip and Bert Bright they also had two wins and achieved fourteen shots. A reminder for Mardan bowlers bring along your money for the sweep next week. The cost is $1 per horse another thing to put in your diary is president’s night in two weeks and the Christmas break up dinner that will be held at the Leongatha RSL on the evening of November 20. That’s all for this week, RG.

Squad selected Wednesday winners: winners Triples event at Inverloch with Clint Davidson of sponsors Davidson Builders were Frank Seaton, Ron Lawson and Wayne Parks.

Team effort: winners of the Thursday mixed mufti social bowls at Inverloch were Bob Davis (skip), Jill Bateman and Craig Selby.

Inverloch WITH the summer programs in full swing, it is becoming busy at bowling clubs throughout the district. On Sunday, October 14, the Tarwin Lower Bowling Club hosted the final of the Men’s South Gippsland Bowls Division Over 60’s Pairs event and it was pleasing to report two Inverloch teams played off against each other in the final. The boys could not have had more perfect conditions. The lead changed a couple of times during the match as a result of brilliant bowl’s play. Congratulations are extended to the team of Gary Hardy and Ross Gabb who took the title on the day, just beating the reigning champions Wayne Parks and Frank Seaton. On the pennant side, Midweek Pennant started last week and the results were as follows; In Division 1, Inverloch 4 points and 68 shots were defeated by Korumburra 12 points and 75 shots. In Division 3, Inverloch (White) 14/78 defeated Phillip Island (White) 2/51 while Inverloch (Blue) 4/65 went down to Fish Creek 14/80. Round two of Saturday Pennant (October 20) saw a mixed bag for the Inverloch divisions. The results were; Division 1, Inverloch 14 points and 59 shots de-

feated Phillip Island (Blue) 2 points and 58 shots. Division 2, Inverloch 2/60 lost to Wonthaggi 14/70. Division 3, Inverloch 14/83 defeated San Remo 2/65. Division 4, Inverloch 2/70 lost to Corinella 14/73. Division 5, Inverloch 0/54 lost to Fish Creek (Red) 16/70. This places Inverloch in Division 1 – second, Division 2– third, Division 3 –second, Division 4– third and Division 5 – seventh. On Wednesday, October 17, Inverloch Bowling Club hosted the Triples competition where 26 teams attended to contest the event sponsored by Davidson Builders. Thanks must go to Davidson Builders for their sponsorship of the event. The event was conducted over four games. Pre-lunch games were of 12 ends while after lunch there were two games of 10 ends. The event proved to be a closely fought out contest with only one team finishing on four wins. Runners up from Inverloch with three wins and a draw were John Sutcliffe (skip), Arthur Moule and F. Martin. The winners with four wins were Ron Lawson, Wayne Parks and Frank Seaton (skip). Best game winners were; first – Frank Cimino (skip), B. Dicker and Stan Noad (16 shots), second game – Jimmy Kirk, Ted

Breasley and Ash Alibone (skip) with 11 shots, and third game – Graeme Cornell, Peter Forrest and John Newcombe (skip) with 17 shots and the last game winners were Ned, Jamie and Peter Tainton (skip) with 22 shots. Social bowls took place on Thursday, October 18, however the weather played its part and kept many bowlers away with the threat of poor conditions. Twenty one bowlers attended and contested a match of two games each of 12 ends. The runner up was the team of Judy Parker, Laurel Lee, Doug Archer and Keith Cousens (skip) with a win and a draw and finishing with 28 points. Also with a win and a draw were the winners on the day Craig Selby, Jill Bateman and Bob Davis (skip) on 29 points. The lucky draw winners were Pater Dalmau, Jill Bateman, Judy parker and Bob Davis. The next social bowls event is scheduled for Thursday, October 25, with registrations in by 11.30am and bowling starting at 12.30pm. Finally, Friday, October 26, is the next scheduled meals night so don’t forget to record your names on the registration board. The next members draw is scheduled for Friday, November 2. Don’t forget, you need to be in attendance to claim the jackpot.

CONGRATULATIONS to those selected in the Leongatha and District Cricket Association U14’s team to play at Sale College on October 28. The first game starts at 9:30am, so arrive at 8:45am. You will be given a Leongatha and District Cricket Association shirt for the day if it’s your first time representing the association. There will be three T20’s on the day with a canteen available for lunch. Drinks will be provided, but you might want to bring some snacks as the day will go till 5:30pm6pm. One game will be on turf so bring spikes if you have them. Also bring rubber sole cricket shoes. For any other details contact coach Scott Checkley on 0417 372 434. The team is: Jack Butcher (C), Jake Dennerly, Tom Hanily, Lachie Gill, Ben Hanrahan, Josh Checkley, Trent McRae, Riley Matthews, Noah Christensen, Ryan Sinclair, Harry Hoekstra, Jarvis Harvey and Matthew Dakin.

Finalists: runners up Jacquie Carter and Joy Brown congratulated winners Paddy Francis and Marj Pearson.

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play. At the end of play, the teams of Joy Brown and Jacquie Carter [Corinella], Glenda Trotman and THIS event was Dot Jarvis [Leongatha] held at Leongatha and the composite team Marj Pearson and Bowls Club on Oc- of Jan Dyer [subbing for tober 17 and 19. Paddy Francis] went The weather was through to the finals. changeable on day one The semi was which was sectional hard fought with the

Corinella girls building up a great lead which was pegged back by Leongatha who went down by one shot. The afternoon final was won by the composite team of Paddy Francis and Marj Pearson with the Corinella girls putting up a good effort after their tiring morning match.

New president for Stony Creek Racing Club MEENIYAN local Michael Darmanin was recently elected president of the Stony Creek Racing Club at the club’s annual general meeting, replacing outgoing president Paul O’Sullivan.

Outgoing president Paul O’Sullivan said it was great to have Michael as the new president with such strong connections to the community, having been involved with Stony Creek Football Club and the Meeniyan Golf Club, as well as coach of the junior football team. “Michael will do a tremendous job as the new president of the Stony Creek Racing Club, and brings with him a passion for racing and community involvement,” Mr O’Sullivan said. The new president said he was excited and honoured by being

New president: Meeniyan’s Michael Darmanin will replace outgoing president Paul O’Sullivan of the Stony Creek Racing Club. He is pictured with wife Tania.

elected at the club where he has a long held connection and enjoyed many race days. “Having always been a keen racing person and long-time member of the club, my first involvement came through my wife’s family, the Eldreds, who were heavily involved in training and track management at Stony Creek,” Mr Darmanin said. “Now, together with my wife, Tania, we try to attend many Gippsland meetings as well as city races during the spring carnival.” As well as increasing membership and crowd numbers, the new president is particularly keen to attract more 18-35 year olds to the course, through increased emphasis on race day entertainment. “The younger people in our community are the future of the club and we want to encourage greater involvement from this group,” Mr Darmanin said. “I would also like to thank, outgoing president Paul O’Sullivan for his tireless work around the club and his dedication to country racing, he has had a great impact on the Stony Creek Racing Club.”

Another Big Year for Stony Creek IT has been another successful year for the Stony Creek Racing Club with good news for members and supporters attending the club’s 70th annual general meeting last Tuesday. Outgoing president Paul O’Sullivan said he was pleased with the 2017/18 season after an excellent year of racing, solid crowd numbers and strong membership and sponsorship. “It has been another great year at the track with an excellent calibre of horses coming to race and plenty of race goers enjoying a day out at Stony Creek,” he said. “The club is in a healthy financial position which has enabled some significant projects to be completed during the year, including upgrading the Members’ Bar area, track renovations and the purchase of some new machinery. “I would like to thank CEO Sarah

Wolf and track manager, Steven Hughes, for their ongoing efforts throughout the year to keep the track and grounds well maintained and ensuring enjoyable race meets. “It is also important to thank Cup sponsors, Ladbrokes, for its continued support, as well as the many other local sponsors, including the Meeniyan Hotel and Cervus Equipment - Leongatha. “Earlier this year the club was excited to purchase a new tractor and spray unit through a generous sponsorship deal from Cervus, which will help make maintaining the grounds easier. “Importantly the club has continued to support the community with local sporting and community groups employed on race days, as well as fundraising towards the South Gippsland Cancer Support Network on Publicans’ Day.” While the annual general meeting welcomed local Wayne Nottage to the committee it also saw Meeniyan local Michael Darmanin elected president with

outgoing president Paul O’Sullivan congratulating the new appointee. “Michael is passionate about horse racing, is an active community member and has some great plans for the coming season and will continue to make a tremendous contribution to the club,” Mr O’Sullivan said. The club’s first event for the new season is the season launch for members and sponsors on Friday, November 23, from 6.pm to 8pm, with guest speaker being successful Cranbourne trainer Michael Kent. The club looks forward to welcoming old and new members on the evening, which will also feature our phantom race call. The first race meet of the season will be on December 29, followed by race days on January 9, February 1, February 13 culminating in the Cup on March 10. To become a member or for more information, contact the club on (03) 5664 0099.

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SPORT | GOLF Woorayl THE day dawned a little chilly and a sprinkling of light rain dampened the enthusiasm of the early player during the last few holes of their round. The light rain turned to heavy rain by about 11am though and the match committee found it difficult to coax those on the time sheet to head to the first tee, until the worst of it had passed. Golfers played a game of Stableford and due to the late withdrawal of the scheduled sponsor, a new sponsor to the club McCartin’s Hotel stepped up to the plate at the last minute to provide an excellent array of prizes for the lucky winners. Your generosity was certainly appreciated and acknowledged by the winners on the day. The A Grade winner is in a rich vein of form at the moment, laying down the foundations to what many expect will be a solid showing in the club championships which are only a couple of weeks away. Ash Turner wasn’t put off by the damp conditions and returned a handy score off 35 points. Ty Hogan is also expected to figure prominently in the championships and after carding the score of the day to take out B Grade with 41 points, his odds have shortened considerably. Another very consistent golfer John Hassett claimed C Grade with a steady score of 36 points. Balls down the line went to Ed Poole 36, Gav Price 35, Tom Ryan, Grant Ennoss, Brian Collier 34, Ray Sullivan, Bob Beilby 33, sadly on a count back from Craig Hall and Mick Herrald. Both NTPs were taken out by trophy winners with Ty Hogan claiming the eighth and Ash Turner knocking one close on the 17th. President Graeme Winkler won the encouragement award this week with an absolutely atrocious 14 points. It is good to see Anthony Clemann back having a game of golf, no golf prizes this week, but he did win a dozen balls in the ball raffle. Next week it’s the October Monthly Medal, the perfect warm up to the Club Championships, which start on Saturday, November 10.

Foster IT was good to see a few different names on the winners sheet this week with Russel McCallion taking the points in two events and Deb Williams having a great day out on Wednesday. The days are getting longer so don’t forget the clubs nine hole chicken run on Fridays. It’s a great social event at the club and is open to

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members and guests. Tuesday, October 16: Stableford. Winner: R. McCallion (17) 44. NTP: sixth N. Cooper and 13th T. Jones. DTL: C. Gray (29) 43and R. Reusch (16) 35. Wednesday, October 17: Stableford. A Grade: D. Williams (15) 37. B Grade: Y. Forte (40) 31. NTP: sixth D. Williams and 17th Y. Forte. DTL: R. Galloway (9) 34, M. Symmons (27) 27 and M. Blake (29) 26. Thursday, October 18: Stableford. Winner: Stone (23) 36 c/b. NTP: fourth P. Dight and 17th N. Cooper. DTL: N. Cooper (13) 36. Friday, October 19: Chook Run (nine holes). Winner: J. Welsh (23) 21. NTP: sixth S. Canning. DTL: G. Watkins (16)19, S. Canning (12)18 and R. McCallion (16)18. Saturday, October 20: Stableford. Stuart Canning Trophy: A Grade: R. McCallion (16) 39. B Grade: T. Jones (23) 39. NTP: fourth C. Buckland, sixth C. Riddell, 13th R. McCallion and 17th N. Cooper. DTL: C. Riddell (32) 39, S. Canning (12) 37, B. Esser(27) 36 and A. Brown(19) 36. Nine hole: T. Jones 21. Ladies winner: B. Britten (20) 29. DTL: V. Gow (36) 27.

Meeniyan UNFORTUNATELY, there were not a lot of numbers this week due to poor weather. Tuesday, October 16: Winner: Alan Kuhne 38 points. Runner up: Lloyd Hemphill 37 points. Best nine: Bruce Betts 21 points. NTPs: Bruce Betts and Lloyd Hemphill. Thursday, October 18: Winner: Daryle Gregg 38 points. Runner up: Bob McGeary 36 points. Best nine: Daryle Gregg 22 points. NTPs: Mat Vanboven and Daryle Gregg. Saturday, October 20: Unfortunately, the day was washed out. Friday night twilight has now started with the ladies putting on a great meal. This week saw Nick Shaw win with 20 points with Will Bullock and Brian Erving not far behind.

Mirboo North WEDNESDAY results: Competition: 4BBB Championships Final Round (Stableford). Date: October 17. Winning team: Wendy Gervasi and Nicole Allen 85 points.

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Runners up: Chris Gunn and Rhonda Evans 80 points. NTP: 16th Chris Gunn. Thursday results: Competition: SuperThursday Round 1 (Stableford) Date: October 18. Day winner: Peter Draper (13) 37. Second shot to first: Mal Payne. NTP Fourth: Joe Kus. Sixth: Neil Whitelaw. 13th: Peter Draper. 16th: Garry Shandley. DTLs: Mal Payne (10) 36, Doug Taylor (21) 36 and Ray Matthews (12) 36. Top five leader board: Peter Draper (Mirboo North) 37 Doug Taylor (Mirboo North) 36 Mal Payne (Mirboo North) 36 Ray Matthews (Mirboo North) 36 Neil Whitelaw (Mirboo North) 35 Saturday results: Competition: Mirboo North Invitational round one (Stroke). Date: October 20. Day winner: Peter Draper (12) 66. Winner B Grade: Jeff Hughes (17) 70. DTLs: Mal Payne (10) 70, Peter Sanderson (28) 70, Rob Clark (18) 73 and John McFarlane (17) 73. Second shot NTP first hole: Stuart Henning. NTP Fourth: Rob Clark. Sixth: Jeff Hughes. 13th: Richie Taylor. 16th: Neil Rutledge. Mirboo North Invitational leader board Peter Draper (Mirboo North) 66 Mal Payne (Mirboo North) 70 Jeff Hughes (Mirboo North) 70 Peter Sanderson (Mirboo North) 72 Rob Clark (Mirboo North) 73 Competition: Stableford Rollover. Day winner: Riley Oddy (24) 39. DTL: Ray Hoskin (24) 36.

Wonthaggi ladies WEDNESDAY was another round of stroke incorporating a catch up for the August Monthly Medal and the final round of the Lorna Jeeves Memorial Bowl event over two rounds of stroke, When it’s your birthday, the day is a good one anyway but Robyn Wilkinson ensured there was plenty to celebrate with a brilliant score of 91 (22) 69 net to win B Grade, the August Monthly Medal and after combining her score from the previous week of 78 for a total 147 net was presented with the Lorna Jeeves Memorial Bowl for 2018. Not content with that she was the putting queen with 28 putts. What a great birthday Robyn celebrated. A Grade and scratch was won by Marg Johnson 85 (14) 71 and C Grade by Chris Hamilton 110 (35) 75. Pro Pin on eighth was Anne Tschiderer. BDL went to Catherine Bolding 73, Anne Tschiderer 73, Jan Beaumont 77, Heather Wintle 77, Geraldine Prentice 78, Dot Garry 78 and Pam Russell 79.

Korumburra ladies THE cloudy sky threatened the golfers with rain several times last Wednesday, but fortunately there were just a few brief showers. Rain on the Tuesday, coupled with warmth on earlier days, produced extra growth on the fairways, making conditions a little tricky, especially in the rough. Last Wednesday was the final round of the Gloria Burgess Memorial event with the winners decided by the best two Stableford scores from three specified games played throughout the year. Congratulations to Lee Clements, who won A Grade with a combined score of 74 points and to Jenny Blackmore, who was the winner in B Grade with 67 points. The club is very appreciative for the ongoing support from the Burgess family, that continues to sponsor this event in memory of Gloria Lee and Jenny will be presented their trophies during the presentation night for all the major awards, to be held next May. Merrissa Cosson (19) was the winner in A Grade (0-27) with 32 points and Heather Grist (20) was the runner up, 26 points. B Grade (28 to 45) was won by Jenny Blackmore (28) with 28 points and Lyn Perks (30) was the runner up. NTPs went to Jan Hewitt on the first and Merrissa Cosson, who had a great shot to be near the hole and finished with a Birdie on the 13th green. Balls down the line went to Lee Clements, Joan Peters and Corrie George. Next Wednesday, October 24, is the Foursomes Championships, with a timesheet for the members who are participating. Those women who are not playing in this event can hit off the 10th fairway. A team went to Mirboo North last Monday and another group played in the Phillip Island Bowl on Friday, all enjoying the courses and the days. Many girls were planning to play on Saturday but the wet weather was a deterrent; two did play nine holes. The very popular Ruby Stevens Ambrose event is Monday, October 29, and the club looks forward to welcoming visitors from our surrounding clubs. At this stage there are just a couple of seats available for the social afternoon on Cup Day, which includes a tasty lunch. Please phone David 0408 515 622 for further information. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. Ten men and women attended the golf clinic last Friday and came away with some useful chipping advice, which was the focus for that particular day. John Payne is conducting the sessions, from 12pm till 1pm on Fridays and is adding a Practice Lab on Sundays, 11am - 12 noon, starting October 28, at the cost of just $10 per session. Please contact John 0491 115 962 if you are interested in either or both of these clinics.

Top golfers: winners at Leongatha on Thursday were Brian Wall (C Grade), Ken Smirk (A Grade) and Dave Vorwerg (B Grade).

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Well done: Leongatha Golf Club Champion for 2018 Tom Sorrell flanked by runner up Chris Leaver on the right and third placed Mark Lafferty on the left.

niors, but Rod Mackenzie (256) showed strong form to take second

Balls were won by Paul James and Nathan Wardle.

of 269, with his brother Lachlan finishing second. Rounding out a successful three weeks, Lachlan Thomas also won the RE Cameron award for the best nett score over the three rounds of Club Championship. Lachie’s three round net score of 210 eclipsed the rest of the field with Ian Watson and Chris Leaver on 221 finishing equal second. Sixty three golfers took part in the daily competition on Saturday with Lachlan Thomas blitzing the field with an amazing score of 62 net. A Grade was won by Mark Lafferty with 72 net and Bert Borg won B Grade with another amazing score of 69 net. Balls were awarded to Rod Mackenzie, Will Norden, Anthony Sparkes, Bruce Cathie, Ian Blencowe, Tom Sorrell, Andy Horvath, Nicholas Hill, Denis McDonald, Jon Smith, Ron Paice, John McLennan and Peter Hartigan. Nearest the pins were Anthony Sparkes on the 14th hole and Will Norden on the 16th. A Stableford competition was also held in the pm on Saturday with Grant McRitchie taking the honours with 34 points after a great front nine of 23 points.

40 points to easily have the best score of the day and win B Grade as well as the overall event. B Grade was taken out by Bruce Hutton with 32 points. Balls were won by Greg Ellt, Max Hyde, Gordon Morrison, Peter Hobson, Neale Gillin, Geoff McDonald, Brian Fennessy, Hans Hoefler, Warren Dummett and Mike Street. Nearest the pins were Nicholas Perrin on the 14th hole and Gary McGrath on the 16th. The morning was wet and gloomy on Thursday, October 18, but 53 players took a punt and were rewarded with a rain-free game. Ken Smirk (A Grade), Dave Vorwerg (B grade) and Brian Wall (C Grade) all had 38 points to win their respective grades, with Ken taking out today’s overall event on a countback. Balls were awarded to Karen Bear, Ted Bruinewoud, Peter Walsh, Kevin Scott, Alan Kuhne, Bryan McCorkell, Gary McGrath, Mick Oliver, Gordon Morrison, Kevin Castwood, Malcolm Legge, Antony Gedye, Bruce Hutton, Frank Smedley and Barry Stevens. Nearest the pins were David Vorwerg on the 14th hole and Ken Smirk on the 16th.

PERSISTENT rain made it dif- place. On Tuesday, October 16, conficult for the final round of the The Junior Championship was sistent rain made scoring difficult, Club Championship’s at Leon- a runaway victory to teenager Ryan but it didn’t seem to bother Kevin gatha on Saturday. Thomas with a great 3 round total Michael as he amassed an excellent Despite the rain, some very good golf was played and there were some great contests in all grades. Congratulations to Tom Sorrell who is Club Champion at Leongatha for the second time, with a three round total of 234, five ahead of runner up Chris Leaver after a great battle. B Grade was won by Bruce Hutton with a three round total of 263. After a telling par on the last hole, Bruce snatched an unlikely one stroke victory from the very unlucky Brendon Simon. In C Grade, Bert Borg came from back in the pack to take the honours with a great last round of 89 for a three round total of 288, two clear of Patrick Bowd with Geoff Maher one stroke further back. Lachlan Thomas came from the clouds to win D Grade shooting a final round 93 for a three round total of 306 to beat Peter Hobson by a shot. Bruce Cathie on 312 rounded out the top three. Chris Leaver took out the Senior Championship again this year. His three round total of 239 was too hot for the rest of the se-

Leongatha ladies Forty four women competed for the honor of winning the N.A.Sperling 4BBB Par Board Event. Thank you to life members Nancy (and husband Col) for providing the lovely trophies and raffle as well. The event was keenly contested with eight pairings all within two shots of each other. Julie Howard and Alison Strong (28.31) were narrow winners with three up on a count back from Jill Steer and Melinda Martin (32.31) DTL ball winners

were Karen Bear and Dot Stubbs, Sue Woods and Susan Bowler, Rita and Anna de Bondt and Kerry Hogan and Anne Bowd all on two up, Chris Lay and Helen Mackenzie and Toni West and Glenys Day one up. NTP 16th Melinda Martin, and second shot 14th and l6th once again won by Chris Lay, who seems to have perfected playing these two holes. Five players competed in the nine hole event which was won by Colin Bear (13) 17 points. DTL went to Karen Murchie (38) 16 points. Saturday’s Stableford event was won by Marea the previous week of 78 for a total 147 net was presented with the Lorna Jeeves Memorial Bowl for 2018. Not content with that she was the putting queen with 28 putts. What a great birthday Robyn celebrated. A Grade and scratch was won by Marg Johnson 85 (14) 71 and C Grade by Chris Hamilton 110 (35) 75. Pro Pin on eighth was Anne Tschiderer. BDL went to Catherine Bolding 73, Anne Tschiderer 73, Jan Beaumont 77, Heather Wintle 77, Geraldine Prentice 78, Dot Garry 78 and Pam Russell 79.

Winning pair: life member and sponsor Nancy Sperling with winners Alison Strong and Julie Howard. Maher (27) 28 points. DTL went to Coral Gray 26 points. Congratulations to the team of Maxine Eabry,

Colleen Touzel and Mellina Wilder with a combined score of 99 winning the Mary Broadbent Bowl at Phillip Island last Friday.

Wonthaggi winners: the A Grade winner was Marg Johnson, B Grade went to Robyn Wilkinson and C Grade was won by Chris Hamilton on Wednesday.

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Small field for last race THE last club road race for the season was hosted by the Leongatha Cycling Club at Dumbalk on Saturday. The persistent rain affected numbers with none of the Warragul club risking the drive over but the rain surprisingly cleared for the race. With only seven starters two grades were formed but started together as a bunch in an intra-club hit out. Tony Giles and Leigh Stott led the bunch out of Dumbalk at a steady pace, then Alex Dunbar led into the first little climb to Foster Road. Giles again took front position but soon it was the A graders leading the way. Unfortunately Rod Cheyne’s legs were a little heavy after racing at the Masters National Championships (coming in 8th - well done Rod) and he lost contact. Down the other side Giles didn’t like the pace so attacked and went to the front again where the bunch was happy to let him sit. Coming in to the Limonite climb Ollie McLean, Stott and Dunbar set a steady pace up the ascent which was a little too much for Peter McLean and Giles but Syd Jackson pushed to go with them until it became a bit too much as well and eased back. The three A graders disappeared in to the distance as McLean peddled up to Jackson with Giles on his wheel. They even had time for a little chat as they made their way to the top where Kerry Fitzgerald was waiting to turn them around for the return trip. Jackson and McLean had put nearly 50 metres in to Giles but with an extra effort Giles made contact again by the top of the climb. The return proved a fairly social affair until the last little climb into Dumbalk and the finish line. In A Grade Stott went first but couldn’t shake Ollie McLean and Dunbar so eased back.

Woorayl ladies THERE was a good turnout of 13 ladies for the annual Presidents v Captains Perpetual Team Trophy Day held on Wednesday, October 17. Players completed a draw to determine whose side they would be playing on. Captain Inge Giliam was keen to have her side do well as the captain’s team had not won the event since 2011 but of course president Jo Fennell was keen to keep that winning record going. Having had overnight rain the fairways had slowed from the additional run experienced the week before and the greens were the same. In the round of Stableford play, there were

Dumbalk winners: B Grade winner, Syd Jackson , left, with A Grade winner, Ollie McLean. He went again towards the top but Ollie came around him with Dunbar. In the sprint Ollie held Dunbar off for the win, Dunbar second and Stott third. In B Grade Giles attacked too early at the bottom and was covered by McLean, then Jackson went. Jackson held on to get first over the line from a close Peter McLean with Giles a further 50 metres back. Rod Cheyne came in another seven minutes back with tired legs. Many thanks to Steve Wilson, Jim Geary and Kerry Fitzgerald for running the day.

three gobblers achieved nard (33) 34 points. O’Connor, 11th Anne by Inge Giliam (first), Lucky cards: captains Poole and 17th Sharyn Pauline Lancaster (12th) - Marg Tuckett and presi- Rayson. and Shirley Thomas dent’s - Anne Grist. This week: first round (15th). NTP: eighth Di Club Championships. The ladies were fortunate to finish play just before the afternoon rain set in. The team results saw the captain’s team victorious in ‘breaking the drought’ of wins by taking out the 2018 title with 224 points to 198 points. Thanks to Jo and Inge for their sponsorship of the day in providing the wonderful prizes and the enjoyment of a ‘shared’ lunch. The A Grade winner was Pauline Lancaster (22) 38 points on a countback from Elly Berryman (16) and in B Grade the winner was Jenny Rise- Strong competition: captain Inge Giliam ley (26) 37 points with and president Jo Fennell were pictured the runner up Fay May-

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Ready for action: Beloka Kelpies are ready for another big weekend at Beloka Farm and Kelpie Stud were they will be rounding up sheep, ducks and cattle during the action packed weekend on November 3 and 4.

Twenty second dog championships fun for all The 22nd State Cattle, Sheep and Duck, your payment when you arrive. There will be caDog championships featuring the top tering available on site as well. This is a fun weekend for all the family, indog challenge and city slicker dog trails cluding your dog to enjoy. will be held at Beloka Farm and Kelpie stud on Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 3. The ‘Top Dog Challenge’ puts handlers and their dogs to the test in four different trials on sheep, cattle and ducks with the best combined score determining the “Top Dog’ The weekend will feature many other activities as well including Open, Novice and Encourage Trials. The City Slickers trials are designed for beginners and are unique to Beloka Kelpie stud. To be eligible to enter the City Slickers trial you must not live or work on a farm and you must have never won any sheep dog trial before including the City Slicker trial or your live or work on a farm but don’t use your dog and have never entered an encouragement, novelty or open trial before. Saturday, November 3 kicks off early with the Yard dog trails at 7.30am. Presentation for the day’s events will take place at 6 pm followed by dinner and then the Aussie Dog Idols. Sunday, November 4 and it is another early start with utility trial at 7.30 am. Presentations will be held at 5 pm on this day. On both Saturday and Sunday Novelty events will be held during the lunch break at 12.30pm and they will include, on Saturday dog high jump, farm agility final and children’s events. The on Sunday the working dog race, puppies on sheep and obedience challenge will be held. Competitors and spectators can camp on site for a small fee if they wish to do so. No prior bookings required just head over to office to make

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Records fall at local meet SOUTH Coast Athletics has continued its great start to the season, with 14 athletes representing the club at round two of Athletics Victoria Shield at Nunawading on October 13.

The excellent conditions on the day led to some great performances and a fun day was had by all. The weather wasn’t so kind during the week however, with local meet one unfortunately cancelled due to wet conditions. Local meet two went ahead on October 16 at Leongatha but with modifications to the program due to rain. Despite the difficult conditions, seven local meet records were broken on the night which was a fantastic effort by the athletes. League blow: Alberton and Mid Gippsland Football Netball Leagues will not be merging after Results for AV Shield round a decision was handed down by AFL Victoria last week. Pictured is Fish Creek’s Ethan Park two local meet two are below.

battling it out against Foster in the 2018 Alberton Seniors grand final in early September.

Football in crisis Continued from page 1. Critics point to a decision made several years ago to break up the Alberton league and allow Korumburra-Bena, Inverloch-Kongwak, Dalyston, Phillip Island and Kilcunda-Bass to walk from the league to West Gippsland. Back further, the rot started when Yarram and Woodside decided to opt out too and join the North Gippsland league. Added to that was the decision of the Allies to go into recess, further weakening Alberton. The whole process of AFL Gippsland and AFL Victoria is a shambles and has been a failure from the outset. Fish Creek committee person Greg Buckland didn’t hide his feelings either, saying the whole process has been “pathetic”. “Our whole football club has been patient while AFL Gippsland and AFL Victoria have tried to get the job done but after three years it’s just gone nowhere,” Mr Buckland told The Star yesterday (Monday). “We convinced our players to stay on in 2018 and play out the season because something was going to happen in 2019. They showed good faith in our club and stayed but no, we have no guarantee they’ll come back. “I can tell you now Fish Creek will refuse to play on in this league in 2019; our committee will walk. I can say we will be actively looking at our options elsewhere for next year, otherwise we will go into recess. “We told our players exactly what we were told and that it would be sorted. Well, it’s just gone nowhere.” Neil Park, speaking on behalf of the Alberton Football Netball League, said the league hadn’t met since the decision but said he was “extremely disappointed how it all played out.” “AFL Gippsland put it in the perspective that we would be looked after but then AFL ruled accordingly, leaving us in limbo again,” Mr Park said. “Really, you can’t blame the Mid Gippsland clubs for rejecting it. They had this 15 league competition thrust on them from nowhere. “It’s so disappointing for our league which has been left gutted and decimated. “We were told no league, with the exception of Omeo, would be left with less than eight clubs but it just hasn’t happened. “We are in the lap of the gods as to what will become of Alberton.” Mr Park said a meeting will be held this week to go through the ramifications. He indicated that it was possible the whole Alberton league could even go into recess for 2019. There is a chance Alberton could play on next

season in a six team competition but this is looking less and less likely giving the anger around the six member clubs. It is believed a big factor in the decision was the complete rejection of all Mid Gippsland clubs to this proposal and the fact none of the nine clubs even suggested this as a solution in the surveys presented to AFL Gippsland. Mid Gippsland Football League publicity officer Rob Popplestone said his league was obviously delighted with the result. “When you look at what the clubs in our league put forward going into the review, we were pretty confident there was really no substance to the proposals in the recommendation,” he said. “I think the proposal that you could just whack the six clubs into Mid Gippsland like some magic pudding and say ‘problem solved’ just didn’t hold any substance.” With Yarragon moving into Ellinbank and Mid Gippsland now with only nine clubs, he didn’t reject the concept of maybe a nearby club applying to join Mid Gippsland. “It would have to get league approval but we’re not ruling it out,” Mr Popplestone said. “I empathise with Alberton’s position. The odds are against us welcoming a club in 2019 but we’ll see what happens for 2020.” Mr Popplestone said the solution to Alberton is complex but may mean splitting the six clubs up across the nearby leagues in North Gippsland, Mid Gippsland and West Gippsland. It was recommended by the AFL Victoria panel that during 2019, the commission continue working with stakeholders on the future direction of the Alberton FNL clubs. This should be completed by the end of July 2019, giving clubs and leagues sufficient notice of any changes for the 2020 season. While disappointed with the outcome, the AFL Gippsland Region Commission respects the appeals process and duly accepts AFL Victoria’s decision. The commission remains steadfast in its support of all clubs in Gippsland and its commitment to the development, design and implementation of a competition structure that offers long-term sustainability and viability for all clubs. Mid Gippsland will also continue to run the junior football as it has been in the current season. The remaining eight recommendations, as well as the 11 recommendations from Netball Victoria, will continue to be implemented as outlined in the Final Recommendations Report. The AFL Gippsland Commission will meet tonight (Tuesday, October 23) to discuss the most appropriate way forward.

Athletics Victoria Shield Round 2 results

M40 400m: Colin Gibson-Williamson 71.48; 1500m: Colin Gibson-Williamson 5:20.6h; Long Jump: Jeffter Ihomana 4.22m; M16 100m: Matthew Merrilees 12.23 (1.2); Discus: Matthew Merrilees 37.16m; Long Jump: Matthew Merrilees 4.94m; M14 100m: Harrison Clark 15.72 (2.9); 400m: Harrison Clark 80.47; Long Jump: Harrison Clark 3.39m;

Open women 100m: Sarah Lewis 14.15 (1.9); Aliesha Wrigley 14.17 (2.1); Courtney Clark 16.29 (0.8); 400m: Sarah Lewis 61.40; Aliesha Wrigley 66.00; Courtney Clark 83.24; Naomi Merrilees 89.50; 1500m: Sarah Lewis 4:54.4h; Naomi Merrilees 7:54.9h; Discus: Beth Montgomery 14.02m; Naomi Merrilees 13.81m; Javelin: Beth Montgomery 12.68m; Long Jump: Courtney Clark 2.72m; F18 100m: Georgia Burns 14.70 (2.1); 200m: Rachel Aitken 31.64 (-0.4); 400m: Georgia Burns 69.88; 800m: Rachel Aitken 3:08.8h; 1500m: Georgia Burns 5:54.9h; 90m Hurdles: Meaghan Wilson 14.90 (-0.3); High Jump: Rachel Aitken 1.50m; Meaghan Wilson 1.45m; Javelin: Georgia Burns 22.56m; Long Jump: Georgia Burns 3.79m; Triple Jump: Rachel Aitken 8.38m; F14 80m Hurdles: Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery 13.72 (2.9); Discus: Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery 17.48m; High Jump: Paige Barry 1.30m; Javelin: Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery 33.85m; Local Meet two results Long Jump: U12B- James Barry (INV) 2.66m, Ben Merrilees 2.32m U14B- Harrison Clark 3.47m U14G - Paige Barry 2.58m U16G - Georgia Burns 3.61m U18B - Jacob Wrigley (INV) 4.23m U20B - Caleb Lowson (INV) 3.87m U20G - Aliesha Wrigley 3.18m, Courtney Clark 2.60m Open Men - Brenton Taber 4.93m

Masters Men - Jeffter Ihomana 4.21m(50+club record), Bob Robinson 2.43m (60+ & 70+ club record) Masters Women - Beth Montgomery 2.14m (50+ club record) Javelin: U12B- Ben Merrilees 9.75m, James Barry (INV) 8.74m U16G - Georgia Burns 23.63m, Charli Burns INV) 15.27m U18B - Jacob Wrigley (INV) 21.59m, Cade James (INV) 18.11m U20B - Caleb Lowson (INV) 26.29m U20G - Courtney Clark 13.32m, Aliesha Wrigley 11.75m, Naomi Merrilees 7.98m Open Men- Brenton Taber 27.11m Masters Men - Bob Robinson 21.41m (60+ & 70+ club record) Masters Women- Beth Montgomery 12.24m 100m: U12B - Ben Merrilees 18.27, James Barry (INV) 18.31 U14B - Harrison Clark 16.08 U14G - Paige Barry 17.17 U16G - Georgia Burns 15.30 U18B - Jacob Wrigley (INV) 14.62 U20G - Aliesha Wrigley 15.18, Courtney Clark 16.67, Naomi Merrilees 18.97 Open Men - Brenton Taber 13.96 Masters Men - Jeffter Ihomana 15.50 (50+ club record), Bob Robinson 20.82 (60+ & 70+ club record) Masters Women - Beth Montgomery 20.46 (50+ club record) 800m: U12B - Ben Merrilees 4:22.44 U14B - Harrison Clark 3:22.07 U16G - Georgia Burns 2:57.28 U18B - Jacob Wrigley (INV) 2:53.99 U20G - Aliesha Wrigley 2:59.33, Courtney Clark 3:39.83, Naomi Merrilees 3:43.11 Open Men - Brenton Taber 3:08.21 Masters Men - Russell Johnson (INV) 3:15.18, Jeffter Ihomana 3:24.06, Bob Robinson 6:24.04

Go: Aliesha Wrigley (left) and Georgia Burns (centre) competed in the 100m.

Plogging along to save the oceans PLOGGING is the combination of jogging and picking up rubbish and it is and activity that is slowly growing in Bass Coast thanks to two fit and passionate greenies, Kara Landells and Nina BarryMacaulay.

“We love the idea of plogging because it connects to our cause and we can use it as training for our epic 17km run and 2.5km swim,” Kara and Nina said. “In six weeks we’ll be running and swimming our way around the Island of Nusa Lembongan to raise awareness on plastic pollution, and raise money to help out a community who are seriously struggling On Wednesday, October 10, the duo hosted a with this issue.” community plogging event on Kilcunda beach folWhile the money Kara and Nina are raising is golowed by a free strength and stretch session run by ing to Nusa Lembongan, they hope to have an impact Kara, who is also a qualified fitness coach. Kara and Nina explained that plogging provided on their local community in Bass Coast through holdthe perfect opportunity to raise awareness as they ing event’s like plogging sessions on local beaches. If you’d like to stay informed, or participate fundraise for improved recycling infrastructure for the Island of Nusa Lembongan, where they will com- in future events, follow Kara Landells Fitness on Facebook. pete in Asia’s first swim run event this December.

Tarwin Sharks fight for a fair league ALTHOUGH disappointed about the outcome of the Alberton/Mid Gippsland merge, Tarwin Lower Football Netball Club is still battling for a fair outcome for all local teams.

Mr Hullick corresponded with other Alberton teams to develop a plan B proposal. A West Gippsland Football Netball Competition Division 2 was suggested. The current Alberton and three West Gippsland clubs would form the new league. He suggested there could be a promotion and AFL Victoria opted not to merge Alberton and Mid Gippsland Football Netball Leagues into a 16 relegation system between the two divisions, but it would not be compulsory. club competition last week. “I have run this by the other clubs in the league Tarwin president Anthony Hullick said it was frustrating the Alberton teams were never given a and the board of management, and they are fully supportive of it should it go ahead,” Mr Hullick said. plan B should this merge be rejected.

“The Alberton Football Netball League has had enough of being in the lottery barrel. Poor decision making from previous AFL Gippsland management has led to the Alberton Football Netball League being reduced to six clubs, which is unbelievable within itself.” Plan B was submitted for review. Mr Hullick said the Alberton clubs would have a meeting in the coming weeks to discuss their next move. “We will work with other club presidents, discuss the outcome of the appeal as a clubs and push on,”

he said. “We aren’t just going to put the pool cue back in the rack. We are disappointed with the findings and that there was never an alternative given but we are not going to give up on pushing for what we think is best for our clubs. “I don’t know if the plan B submission has been discussed formally.” Mr Hullick said it was in a good position to keep the Tarwin club up and running. “We just announced a new coach and we hope that will attract more players to Shark Park,” he said.

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Harry selected for Gippsland Pride Cricket is a favourite sport in his family and LEONGATHA’S Harry Hoekstra was named in the U14 Gippsland Pride crick- he has been playing with the local cricket club for four years. et team recently. His grandfather and his uncles have all played

The selected squad will compete in the 2018/19 U14 Male Youth Premier League. Harry is looking forward to competing in the championship in Melbourne in January. The carnival included three T20 matches and two 40 over matches during the week. He will also take part in two games before Christmas – a match in Frankston on November 11 and in Drouin on December 9. He was selected following training sessions in Bundalaguah and Yarragon. Members of the Gippsland Pride sides are nominated to try out by their clubs. From 30 young cricketers across Gippsland, 13 are selected for the squad. “I was very excited when I found out (he made the squad). I didn’t expect it,” he said. Harry plays for Koonwarra/LRSL. He recently played his first senior match in C2 for Koonwarra/LRSL Blue, alongside grandfather, Lachie Hughes.

for Koonwarra/LRSL. Harry’s mum Eliza said Koonwarra/LRSL has been an excellent club for Harry to be a part of, as it extends many opportunities to its juniors. “Koonwarra/LRSL puts a lot of effort into its juniors. It’s a very supportive club,” she said. Harry said he loves cricket because he loves playing the game and enjoys spending time with his family. He is a batting all rounder. His achievements include scoring a half century and top bowling figures of 3/0 in U14s, and being selected as an emergency in the SSV squad, which played in Western Australia. Harry is looking to continue playing with his local club, aiming to continue to improve his skills.

Great achievement: Leongatha’s Harry Hoekstra was recently selected for the U14 Gippsland Pride squad.

• GCL Cricket

Leongatha stumble in clash with Bairnsdale THE wet weather, which saw a number of club level games across Gippsland be abandoned last Saturday, threatened to do the same for Senior GCL cricket the following day.

Fortunately, there were no significant downpours and players were able to take to the field for the opening round. Bairnsdale made Leongatha’s trip back from Wy Yung a sombre one, as the home side showed why they are provincial standard cricketers, claiming victory with relative ease. On a pitch described as slower than usual, Bairnsdale compiled a first innings score of 195, with Scott Davidson making 43 and Luke Endley remaining unbeaten on 35. As the list went on for Bairnsdale, there were a few other players who got starts, which all contributed to the score. For Leongatha, Tim Wightman claimed four wickets whilst every other bowler used was able to claim one. Chasing a modest total, Leongatha would have backed itself in, however ended up being bundled out for 94 in the fortieth over. Of that 94, 61 was made between Sam Huitema (29) and skipper David Newman (32) back from district cricket. The Bairnsdale bowlers all had

good days running in, as Leongatha lost an astonishing 8/23 in the finish. Luke Endley and Ricky Tatnell both ended with three poles, alongside Will Hamilton and Dylan Jordan who claimed two. In the aftermath, a Leongatha spokesperson said Bairnsdale was just far too good. “We just couldn’t get going with the bat and were clearly outplayed overall,” the spokesperson said.

Under 16 LEONGATHA U16s travelled to Bairnsdale to play at Nagle College on a pitch which was slow and would deteriorate as the day went on, making it hard to play shots.

Many of the lads would not have played on this type of pitch and after losing the toss and having to bat second it would be hard chasing a large score. With Bairnsdale winning the toss and batting, the first battle was to limit Bairnsdale’s score to a total that was possible to chase batting second. Leongatha, to its credit, took nine opposition wickets and batted out its 50 overs which was good performance first up under new coach John Collins and his assistants Mark Dobbie and John Manicaro. Without Bairnsdale’s score sheet

being available on My Cricket, Bairnsdale batted 50 overs and was nine for 183 at lunch with all bowlers bowling well. Bowling figures were Evan Allaway 10 overs 1 for 29,Tom Niven 10 overs 2 for 27, Josh Whiteside 5 overs 0 for 25, Jack Collins 10 overs 3 for 28, Callum Buckland 10 overs 2 for 45 and Heath Dobbie and 5 overs 0 for 21 with captain Josh Williams taking three catches. Leongatha batted after the break and lost Ethan Lamers for three with the score on17. Jack Collins then joined Jacob Strickland who was run out with the score on 25 for 12 runs. Josh Williams and Jack Collins added 29 when Josh Williams was dismissed for eight. Jack Collins was out at 60 for 26. Evan Allaway was caught for two, Heath Dobbie was caught for seven, and Leongatha was seven for 83. With Jacob Whiteside 12 not out and Tom Niven five not out, 20 was added. It was a good solid effort from the boys to bat out the 50 overs against a good Bairnsdale attack. They have a good base to work from. A bit of tightening on the wides, no balls and ground fielding will also make them very competitive against Sale Maffra on November 4 at Collegians.

South Gippsland Bridge Club FRIDAY, October 19, at Inverloch – pairs: North/South First with the great score of 63.79 percent was an ongoing pair of outstanding players Dina Drury and Richard Moss. Second with a highly competitive 60.07 percent was the very talented pair of Deb Anglim and Jack Kuiper. Third with a fine 55.95 percent was the ever consistent Chapman family team of Philip and Neville Chapman.

East/West First with yet another outstanding score of 67.56 percent were the super strong pair of Kaye Douglass and John Sutton. Second with a very sound 54.76 percent were Viv Westaway and

Maureen Stiles and third with 51.79 percent were Marie Sands and Ken McKenzie. Tuesday, October 16, at Tarwin Lower – pairs–nationwide competition:

North/South: First with another outstanding score, especially in this rigorous national competition, were Dina Drury and Richard Moss with a superb 61.81 percent. Second and hot on their heels with 60.07 percent was the very experienced pair of Kathryn Smith and Colin Cameron Third with a very solid 50.30 percent were Hannah Martin and Maureen Stiles.

East/West First with the outstanding score 72.92 percent were the outstanding

players of John Sutton and Alan Sutton. Second with a very fine 52.68 percent were Julie and Ian Macphee. Third with 51.19 percent was the strong pair of Ruth Stevenson and Penny Loughran. Monday, October 15th at Meeniyan– pairs: First with a stunning 73.15 percent was starring player Richard Moss with a visitor to the club Dave Bright. Second with a very commendable 55.56 percent were Neville Chapman and Dirk Jacobs and third with 50.93 percent were Ineke De Graaf and John Cocking. A reminder to all that the club congress is coming along on November 10 and 11 at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha. Enter via bridgeonline.

Exciting weekend: head to the bottom end of Thompson Avenue in Cowes for plenty of free live entertainment during the MotoGP this weekend.

MotoGP brings weekend of fun THE Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island kicks off this weekend.

If you haven’t got a ticket, there is still plenty going on for a weekend full of fun. Cowes will come to life during the MotoGP, with free entertainment and activities over the extended weekend. The bottom of Thompson Avenue will become a licensed festival zone on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, featuring a superscreen and stage show race highlights, including a replay of the MotoGP race and plenty of live music. Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield encourages residents to get involved with the event and activities. “There are many free and family friendly activities happening over the weekend and I encourage the whole community to come out and be a part of the fun,” she said. “The warm welcome visitors experience and buzzing atmosphere in Cowes is a big part of the total experience the event creates.” The free activities kick off on Thursday when the 16th annual Barry Sheene Ride, featuring 400 riders, passes through Mirboo North and Leongatha, and then Wonthaggi at around 12.45pm and stops in San Remo at around 1.30pm.

It is great fun to watch and wave as riders go by. If you want a taste of the action at the track, Bass Coast residents are eligible for free general admission to the track on Friday by showing proof of residency at the gate one ticket box. The activities begin early on Saturday with the Classic on Cowes vintage motorcycle display from 9am at the revamped Jetty Triangle. At 11.30am, watch around 2000 motorcycles converge on Cowes for the final stage of the Cranbourne GP Run. The Royal Australian Air Force will be conducting flying displays near the grand prix circuit over the weekend. The Roulettes will perform an aerial display from 1.15pm to 1.30pm on Saturday and an F/A-18 will put on a display between 3.30pm and 3.40pm on Sunday. The timing of the displays will be subject to weather conditions. The displays, while thrilling, can be loud and disruptive to pets. The weekend of events may create traffic congestion and council thanks residents and visitors for their patience. From Friday to Sunday, Gap Road south of Back Beach Road will be closed to traffic and Gap Road north of Back Beach Road will have restricted

access from Ventnor Beach Road between 7.30am and 7.30pm. Gap Road residents will have access via Phillip Island Road at all times. On Sunday, Back Beach Road will operate as one way (circuit bound) from Beachcomber Avenue between 8am and 12pm. Later in the day, from 3.30pm to 6.30pm, the one way will change direction, operating from the circuit to Phillip Island Road, Melbourne bound. The blue line will be in operation on Phillip Island Road between Back Beach

Road and the Bass Highway merge on Sunday from 3pm to 7pm. Traffic on Phillip Island Road can become extremely busy on Monday when many of the event goers and workers leave the Island. If possible, avoid travel on Phillip Island Road between 9am and 1pm. For further details on all of the events and activities, visit basscoast.vic.gov.au/ events or pick up a copy of the community information brochure from any Bass Coast customer service centre of visitor information centre.

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• LDCA C Grade

Parsons steals six Division 1 A SIX wicket haul from Matthew Parsons ensured Phillip Island walked away with a win on Saturday. Phillip Island made short work of its match against Town. Town’s top score came from Tim Cashin with 10 runs. Parsons decimated much of the middle order and saw to it Town was all out for 40. A top score of 15 runs from Phillip Island’s Peter Cleary did the trick. Town’s Tom Hanily battled hard to save the day by taking 2/14, but the day belonged to Phillip

Island. Phillip Island won the match with 2/43. MDU survived its clash against Nerrena on Saturday. After a shaky start that saw the opening partnership out for zero, MDU captain Tyrone Zukovskis stepped up to the crease and stop scored with 40 not out. John Phillips also performed well, contributing 20 runs. Nerrena’s top bowlers were Pinto Mathew and Chris Marinou, who claimed 2/11 and 2/20 respectively. MDU closed its innings 6/93. Zukovskis continued his fine form when he took 4/10.

Halfway through its innings, Nerrena top scored when Ben Martin made 27 not out. Brian Gannon made 15 runs earlier in the innings. MDU’s Steven Riley and Andrew Richardson each took out to wickets to stop Nerrena short at 9/86. Matches between Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club and OMK, and Korumburra and Inverloch were called off due to wet weather.

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Phillip Island stand strong PHILLIP Island claimed the points against Koonwarra/LRSL Blue on Saturday. The Island won the toss and batted first. Russell McMenaman top scored with 20 runs. Bowler Jessie Fowkes took 2/13 for Koonwarra/ LRSL Blue. Phillip Island completed its innings with 7/84. A quiet innings for Koonwarra/LRSL Blue saw it come close to its target, but just fell short. Phillip Island bowler Peter Francis put the pressure on the home side, taking 4/12 and claiming most of the middle order. Fowkes, Darryl Chilcott and David Thomas made 13, 11 and 10 runs respectively during the innings. Koonwarra/LRSL Blue was defeated with a final tally of 4/12. Korumburra was victorious in its clash with

Kilcunda-Bass. Korumburra batted first and Paul Whelan top scored with 20 runs. Robert Francis contributed 18 runs. Kilcunda-Bass bowler Jason Cooper kept Korumburra’s tally within reach by taking 3/28. Korumburra went into Kilcunda-Bass’ innings ready to defend 6/93. A 32 run haul from Zac Crow put Kilcunda-Bass in a good position, but the innings slowed down from there. Bowler Adam Sinclair claimed 3/17, and Francis and Troy Sheperdson took out two wickets each. Kilcunda-Bass was all out for 69. Matches between Glen Alvie and Koonwarra/ LRSL Gold, and OMK and Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club were abandoned due to inclement weather.

Division 1 PHILLIP ISLAND d TOWN 1st innings Town J. Pouw b. A. Thomas .......... 4 G. Pouw b. P. Cleary ............ 0 T. Cashin lbw. b. M. Parsons.................. 10 B. Hanrahan c. M. Christopher b. M. Parsons.................... 2 R. Edwards n.o. .................... 3 T. Strybosch c. R. Nixon b. J. Excell ........................ 4 J. Gill c. M. Christopher b. M. Parsons.................... 0 C. Dowling b. M. Parsons .... 0 S. Embuldeniya lbw. b. M. Parsons.................... 3 T. Hanily stp. M. Christopher b. B. Caile ........................ 0 L. Gill b. M. Parsons ............ 0 Extras ................................ 14 Total ................................... 40 Bowling: P. Cleary 1/7, A. Thomas 1/8, M. Parsons 6/3, J. Excell 1/15, B. Caile 1/2.

• U14 Imperials/MDU v Focused: Brit Thomas bowled six over and Koonwarra/RSL CC Gold claimed 1/11 for Koonwarra/LRSL Blue on Saturday.

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 3 - October 27 Home team

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

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Kilcunda Bass Korumburra Glen Alvie Inverloch

OMK Won Turf Leon Turf Cowes

J. Schelling T. Rogers G. Laird J. Curry

Grade A2 Poowong Loch Foster Won Miners Imperials

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MDU Koon L/RSL Town Bye

Loch FGC WFG

G. Adams G. Goss G. Wightman

Grade B1 MDU Korumburra Koon L/RSL Town

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OMK Won Club Nerrena Phillip Island

Meen Kor Rec Koon SP 1

K. Scrimshaw A. Stride L. White A. Jordan

Grade B2 Kilcunda Bass Glen Alvie Inverloch Foster

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Poowong Loch Imperials Won Miners Bye

Bass 1 GA Inv Turf

N. Grabham N. Barnes I. Thomas

Grade C1 MDU Won Club Nerrena OMK

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Korumburra Phillip Island Inverloch Town

Dumbalk McMahon Nerrena Digger Pk

TBA G. Wyatt TBA B. Bek

Grade C2 Koon L/RSL Blue Kilcunda Bass Phillip Island Korumburra

v v v v

OMK Glen Alvie Won Club Koon L/RSL Gold

M McK Bass 2 Rhyll Kor SC

TBA TBA TBA TBA

Grade A1 OMK Won Club Nerrena Phillip Island

Subject to conﬁrmation Any prospective umpires contact G. Wyatt 0413 081 136

Juniors impress A VERY amicable game was played over the past two Saturdays between these two teams and, although the weather intervened on the second day, some very good cricket was on display. Koonwarra/LRSL won the toss and elected to bat scoring 8/102. The chief run scorer was Jess Bohn with 30, followed by Grace Mattingley with a well compiled 13 and Gabs Perry in her first Leongatha and District Cricket Association game, also with 13. Other run scorers were Hayley Proudlock (4), Allie Lemchens (4), Bri McNaughton (1), Brodie

Games abandoned ALL Mirboo North cricket games were called off due to inclement weather this week.

See next week’s Star for round four reports in Premier A and B and round two reports for C Grade.

McNaughton (2), Poppy Noble 4no (ret), and other first gamers in Choe Pollard (1no), Ruby Cannizzo (2no) and Ange Anthony (1no). This innings was highlighted by some excellent running between wickets. For the Imps/MDU team, all bowled well with the wicket takers being Aiden Williams (1/4), Tyson Delbridge (2/11), Jacob Smith (1/15), and Maya Williams (2/10). L.Murphy did a neat job behind the stumps. With Imps/MDU team at the crease the Gold team found wickets very hard to come by however by bowling very tidily made run scoring difficult for the combine. All batters retired with contributions from: Max Howard (10), Zac Bright (5), Ayden Williams (8), J. McLennan (5), Jacob Smith (2), L. Murphy (2), Noah (1) and Maya Williams on 2no and the side 0/54 when rain intervened with 16 overs to play. A special mention to Trixie Bishop on her wicket keeping. Congratulations to all players on the way they conducted themselves throughout the game

Out: Phillip Island’s Luke Marshall was bowled by Koonwarra/LRSL Blue’s Dylan Van Puyenbroek on Saturday. 1st innings Phillip Island M. Parsons c. J. Pouw b. T. Hanily....................... 0 K. Taylor b. T. Hanily .......... 2 M. Christopher n.o. ............ 11 P. Cleary n.o. ...................... 15 Extras ................................ 15 Total ................................ 2/43 Bowling: T. Hanily 2/14, L. Gill 0/9, J. Pouw 0/6, R. Edwards 0/7, S. Embuldeniya 0/6. MDU d NERRENA 1st innings MDU T. Bright lbw. b. M. Collins .................... 0 D. Howard b. P. Mathew ...... 0 T. Zukovskis n.o. ................ 40 J. Phillips stp. T. Dyke b. C. Marinou ................. 20 S. Benra b. C. Marinou ........ 4 J. Bright b. S. Gaddam ......... 3 S. Riley b. P. Mathew ......... 10 S. Bright n.o. ........................ 0 Extras ................................ 16 Total .........................6/93 (cc) Bowling: M. Collins 1/17, P. Mathew 2/11, B. Martin 0/13, D. Grigg 0/10, M. Holloway 0/4, B. Gannon 0/2, C. Marinou 2/20, S. Gaddam 1/13. 1st innings Nerrena B. Gannon c. T. Bright b. A. Richardson............. 15 M. Collins b. S. Riley......... 10 S. Martin lbw. b. S. Riley ..... 0

P. Joseph c. J. Phillips b. A. Richardson............. 13 B. Martin n.o. ..................... 27 C. Marinou c. J. Bright b. T. Zukovskis ................. 3 S. Gaddam b. T. Zukovskis .. 3 P. Mathew b. T. Zukovskis ... 0 T. Dyke c. J. Phillips b. T. Zukovskis ................. 2 M. Holloway b. J. Bright ..... 0 D. Grigg n.o. ........................ 1 Extras ................................ 12 Total ................................ 9/86 Bowling: S. Benra 0/15, S. Riley 2/10, A. Richardson 2/18, J. Palmer 0/14, T. Zukovskis 4/10, J. Bright 1/9, D. Howard 0/8.

Division 2 KOON L/RSL BLUE def by PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island C. Muscat c. D. Chilcott b. J. Fowkes.................... 15 R. McMenaman b. C. Stewart................... 20 P. Francis r.o. ...................... 13 W. Paterson b. J. Fowkes ..... 0 T. Kleverkamp lbw. b. B. Thomas .................... 1 L. Marshall b. D. Van Puyenbroek ...... 1 T. Niven c. D. Chilcott b. D. Thomas .................. 10 D. Stevenson n.o. ................. 6

J. Johnston n.o. ..................... 2 Extras ................................ 16 Total .........................7/84 (cc) Bowling: D. Van Puyenbroek 1/11, J. Thomas 0/12, D. Thomas 1/16, J. Fowkes 2/13, B. Thomas 1/11, J. Bohn 0/12, C. Stewart 1/1. 1st innings Koon L/RSL Blue D. Chilcott c. W. Paterson b. T. Niven ...................... 11 J. Thomas b. T. Kleverkamp .............. 7 J. Fowkes b. P. Francis ....... 13 D. Thomas r.o. .................... 10 J. Bohn b. P. Francis ............. 6 R. Lindsay r.o. ...................... 1 H. Hoekstra b. P. Francis...... 2 L. Hughes r.o. ....................... 1 C. Stewart n.o....................... 5 D. Van Puyenbroek c&b. P. Francis ................. 3 D. Hanily n.o. ....................... 1 Extras ................................ 18 Total .........................9/78 (cc) Bowling: T. Niven 1/11, D. Excell 0/15, L. Dayson 0/12, T. Kleverkamp 1/12, P. Francis 4/12, R. McMenaman 0/11. KILCUNDA BASS def by KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra A. Allaway lbw. b. J. Cooper ...................... 6 M. Young c&b. L. Brock...... 0 R. Francis c. K. Duff

b. J. Cooper .................... 18 P. Whelan c&b. Z. Crow .... 29 A. Davigan c. K. Duff b. T. Dann ......................... 2 A. Sinclair n.o. ..................... 6 R. Sinclair b. J. Cooper ........ 0 T. Shepherdson n.o. .............. 3 Extras ................................ 29 Total .........................6/93 (cc) Bowling: K. Duff 0/4, L. Brock 1/14, T. Dann 1/6, Z. Crow 1/15, M. Grant 0/4, J. Donohue 0/12, J. Cooper 3/28, B. Pugh 0/5. 1st innings Kilcunda Bass M. Grant c. M. Young b. A. Sinclair .................... 1 N. Grant r.o. ......................... 5 Z. Crow c. R. Sinclair b. T. Shepherdson ........... 32 G. Crow c. P. Whelan b. T. Cavigan .................... 3 K. Duff c. T. Cavigan ........... 0 J. Cooper b. J. McNeil ......... 0 I. Matser r.o. ....................... 10 B. Pugh c. J. McNeil b. T. Shepherdson ............. 1 L. Brock c. A. Cavigan b. R. Sinclair .................... 2 T. Dann b. T. Shepherdson ... 1 J. Donohue n.o. .................... 0 Extras ................................ 14 Total ................................... 69 Bowling: M. Young 0/13, A. Sinclair 3/17, R. Francis 2/6, R. Sinclair 1/22, T. Shepherdson 2/9.

Goannas seek revenge ON Sunday, the Gippsland Over-60 cricket team sought revenge for the loss to Geelong at Sale 12 months ago. With heavy showers throughout the Bellarine region during Saturday afternoon, the possibility of being transferred to a synthetic wicket was entertained. However, Sunday dawned clear, and the heavy roller was up and down the wicket as we arrived at the ground in Myers Reserve, Bell Post Hill, on the west side of Geelong. The Goannas won the toss and were pleased to be able to bowl first. The wicket played a bit on the slow side, but was fairly true, and if the ball was hit well, it travelled quite quickly over the fielding surface. Peter Anton opened the bowling with Gordon Cowling, who broke through early with a straight forward return catch. In his second over, Cowling deceived the number three bat, who played the ball onto his stumps. Incidentally, this was the batsman who was mainly responsible for the

Geelong win at Sale. Geelong retired its next two bats after facing 30 balls each, but they were two out for 24 runs from the first 12 overs. Neil Meredith and Kel Bond bowled the next eight overs, and took three for 30, as Geelong went to drinks at five for 55. There was enough movement in the wicket to indicate cross bat shots were dangerous, and the three of these wickets were from skied catches. After drinks, Graeme Freshwater and Kevin Lanigan bowled 11 overs as Geelong struggled to 6 down for 78 at the 30 over mark. Barry Nunn and Ray Smith then bowled four overs each for one for 24 between them, and the retired batsmen started to be recycled. Cowling came on for the last over and hit the stumps twice, to leave Geelong at 9 for 115 after its 40 overs. Cowling took four wickets, Meredith two, while Bond, Lanigan and Nunn took one each. The Goannas took six catches this week, but did grass a couple of difficult chances. Once again there was a sumptuous feast during the innings break, although we soon rea-

lised that the players in the game on the adjacent ground were also to be fed. Smith and Fred Debono opened the innings for the Goannas, with Debono falling early, closely followed by Col Carmody. Kevin Lanigan joined Smith, who soon after retired for 41. At one stage, the Goannas were four out for 88 runs, with Lanigan also retiring for 40 runs, and there were four byes in that total. Murray, Moore and Meredith were the other two wickets. Ian Gibson remained calm, as did Anton, as the

Goannas closed in on the Geelong score. Two more wickets fell, and Freshwater helped Gibson, 22 not out, pass the Geelong total in the 34th over. Revenge was sweet. The Goannas have a bye this coming week as there are trial matches for the upcoming National Championships, with six of the Goannas trying out for the state teams. The next match on November 4 will be at Maffra against the Yarra Valley Over-60 team, and practice will continue at Glengarry on Wednesday from 4.45pm and Maffra on Friday from 4.30pm.

Strong performance: Gippsland Goannas’ Ray Smith attacks the Geelong bowling.

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A Grade Division One WONTHAGGI WORKMENS 6/165 DEF PHILLIP ISLAND 6/160 GLEN ALVIE 6/168 DEF KILCUNDA BASS 10/40 WONTHAGGI 37 McKenzie St. 5672 0800 (Computer/Electricial only) All other A1 matches washed out WARRAGUL 133 Victoria St. 5623 9000 (Computer/Electricial only)

• LDCA A Grade

Weather washes out most games MOST games in A Grades both divisions were non-events after persistent rain played havoc across grounds in the district. In A Grade Division One, two games got underway, the Workers v Phillip Island match and the Kilcunda Bass v Glen Alvie game while the OMK v Nerrena and the Korumburra v Inverloch games were called off. The Workers got the result it wanted when its 6/165 easily accounted for the Island’s 6/160. Phillip Island won the toss and batted but got away to a great start with the opening stand of 57 to Daniel Bourke and Lachie Cleeland before Bourke fell for 21. Cleeland batted on and made a well compiled 43 before falling to Mark McCall. Jona Watts settled in well for his innings finishing with a fine half century He and Eli Richards

had contributed 66 before Richards fell for 27. After its rain reduced 33 overs Phillip Island would have been pleased with its 160 run total, a 4.84 run rate. For the Workers James Sherrin took 3/13 while McCall got the openers out and ended with 2/21. In reply Workers didn’t get away well with Mitchell Thomas falling first for five then Sam Huitema fell for 18; Workers 2/25. It was left to Alex Geyer 20 runs and Ryan Thomas 83 to compile a solid 74 runs before Geyer was run out. With Thomas well entrenched at the crease he then added runs with Koby Brann, 23, to see the Workers over the line. Thomas fell LBW for 83 but Club had already passed Phillip Island total. Two wickets apiece were claimed by the Island’s Officer and Watts. Glen Alvie got home with the 12 points with its

victory 8/168 over Killy Bass 40. Glen Alvie batted first at Bass with opener Dimithri Perera setting the tone with a solid 52 including seven fours. Despite a collapse of wickets the middle order held firm with Senal De Silva 37 and Daniel Diwell 46 ticking over the scoreboard. James Mahood was the best of the Killy Bass bowlers claiming 3/19 with a good effort also from Andrew Donohue 3/36. But from 28 overs Glen Alvie had 168 on the board; that was a required run rate of six per over. Kilcunda Bass was never in the hunt really and lost wickets regularly; two top scorers reaching only 11 as it completely capitulated. Diwell completed a great match taking 4/12 and equally as impressive was De Silva with 3/14. Only one match took

place in A Grade Division Two with MDU and Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL managing to get a late start with 28 overs aside being challenge set for both teams. MDU won the toss and batted with Darien Matthews late in the order top scoring with 23 and earlier opener Matt Olden scored 21. The challenge of scoring a decent total saw MDU collapse in the middle but it managed to set Koony 4.3 runs an over for victory with a total of 9/121. For Koony Josh Moore took 3/17 while Thomas Elliott claimed 2/34. Koony started patiently and Braydan Moscript kept his solid form going with 35 this week adding to his half century last week. He and Ben Davidson 15 put on 38 for the first wicket. When Davison fell it was Ben Perry’s turn to

• LDCA B Grade

Island win in trying conditions INCLEMENT weather forced three matches to be abandoned in B1 on Saturday.

Braving the elements, Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club faced off against Phillip Island. Phillip Island proved to be a stronger side on the day. Playing at Cowes Recreation Reserve, Club won the toss and elected to bat first. Phillip Island was off to a ripper start, taking out the opening partnership of Brian Osborne and Stewart Beaumont for 0. Bowler Blake Christopher led the charge, taking 3/14 and assisting to knock out the top order. Ranjith Nagabhiru and Zach Brown each claimed two wickets. Mitchell Davey top scored later in the innings with 18 runs. Club was all out for 61 off 28.3 overs. Brodie Johnston led Phillip Island to victory with 20 runs. Wicket takers for Club were Drew Herbert and Matt Sharp. Phillip Island claimed the win with 2/65 off 16 overs. Matches between Koonwarra/LRSL and MDU, Leongatha Town and Korumburra, and Nerrena and OMK

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Won Club .......................... 24 OMK.................................. 18 Nerrena ............................. 18 Glen Alvie.......................... 12 Phillip Island ...................... 12 Korumburra .......................... 6 Inverloch .............................. 6 Kilcunda Bass ...................... 0 A Grade Division 2 Koonwarra-L/RSL ........... 24 Imperials ........................... 18 MDU .................................. 12 Foster................................... 6 Poowong-Loch ..................... 6 Won Miners .......................... 6 Town..................................... 0 B Grade Division 1 Phillip Island..................... 24 Nerrena ............................. 18 Koonwarra L/RSL ........... 18 Won Club .......................... 12 OMK .................................... 6 MDU .................................... 6 Korumburra .......................... 6 Town..................................... 6 B Grade Division 2 Glen Alvie.......................... 18 Inverloch ........................... 18 Foster................................. 12 Kilcunda Bass ................... 12

Won Miners ........................ 12 Poowong-Loch ..................... 0 Imperials .............................. 0 C Grade Division 1 OMK.................................. 18 Inverloch ........................... 18 Won Club .......................... 18 Phillip Island..................... 12 Nerrena ............................... 12 MDU .................................. 12 Korumburra .......................... 6 Town..................................... 0 C Grade Division 2 Phillip Island..................... 24 Koon L/RSL Gold ............ 18 Glen Alvie.......................... 18 Won Club .......................... 18 Korumburra ........................ 12 OMK .................................... 6 Koon L/RSL Blue ................ 0 Kilcunda Bass ...................... 0 Under 16 Phillip Island.....................12 Koonwarra L/RSL .............6 OMK....................................6 Korumburra .......................6 Town.....................................6 Kilcunda Bass ......................6 Won Club .............................6 Inverloch ..............................0 Foster....................................0

were washed out. In B2, a 109 run stint from Foster’s Justin Smith resulted in a comfortable win against Poowong Loch on Saturday. Despite wet conditions early in the day, play went ahead at the Foster Golf Club. Foster won the toss and went in to bat first. Smith and Brandon Busuttil opened the innings. Busuttil made 52 runs before he was run out by Matthew Hancock. Smith went on to make 109 not out. Foster played out its overs and finished the innings with 1/223. Poowong Loch played a steady innings and was unable to match Foster. Geoff Birnie top scored with 39 runs. Paul Jervies and Dalton Clearihan-Jervies were the stand out bowlers for Foster, claiming 2/19 and 2/18 respectively. Poowong Loch finished its innings with 7/136. The match between Glen Alvie and Inverloch was washed out. Wonthaggi Miners took the points after the Imperials opted to forfeit the round. Kilcunda-Bass had the bye.

Division 1

PHILLIP ISLAND d WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens B. Osborne c. B. Christopher b. P. Nagabhiru ................. 0 S. Beaumont b. R. Nagabhiru ................ 0 L. McLean c. G. Odgers b. B. Christopher .............. 2 R. Lovett b. B. Christopher .. 0 J. Sheerin b. B. Christopher .............. 6 M. Davey c. D. McCausland b. Z. Brown .................... 18 D. Herbert c. J. Black b. H. Shawcross................ 8 B. Evans c. B. Johnston b. Z. Brown ...................... 0 W. Speed b. C. Wilson ......... 7 N. Dobbie r.o. ....................... 2 Extras ................................ 18 Total ................................... 61 Bowling: B. Christopher 3/14, R. Nagabhiru 2/6, C. Wilson 1/3, Z. Brown 2/21, H. Shawcross 1/13. 1st innings Phillip Island C. Epifano c. b. M. Sharp..... 9 B. Johnston c. J. Sheerin b. D. Herbert .................. 20 B. Insall n.o. ....................... 11 J. Black n.o........................... 4 Extras ................................ 21 Total ................................ 2/65 Bowling: D. Herbert 1/10, N. Dobbie 0/17, L. McLean 0/7, M. Sharp 1/2, B. Evans 0/13.

Cautious approach: Matt Olden made a patient 21 for MDU holding this delivery out with solid defence. tick over the scoreboard finishing 39 not out; he too adding to a half century last week. Sam Hughes had more time in the middle this week and made a patient 26 not out. The Cougars got over the line with 2/124 with still plenty of bats in the shed. Cameron Harris took 2/14 in a good spell for United.

Division 1

WON CLUB d PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island D. Bourke c. b. M. McCall .................. 21 L. Cleeland c. b. M. McCall .................. 43 J. Watts c. b. J. Sheerin....... 50 E. Richards c. S. Huitema b. J. Sheeerin .................. 27 M. Royal c. b. J. Sheerin ...... 5 G. Selby c. b. R. Birkett ....... 5 T. Hornsby n.o...................... 2 Extras .................................. 7 Total .......................6/160 (cc) Bowling: Z. Macdermid 0/23, J. Brann 0/19, M. Mc-

Call 2/21, A. Geyer 0/13, R. Birkett 1/40, R. Thomas 0/29, J. Sheerin 3/13. 1st innings Won Club M. Thomas r.o. ..................... 5 S. Huitema b. S. Kirton ...... 18 A. Geyer r.o. ....................... 20 R. Thomas b. J. Watts......... 83 K. Brann c. T. Hornsby b. J. Watts ....................... 23 D. Turton b. T. Officer.......... 0 J. Sheerin b. T. Officer ......... 0 M. McCall n.o. ................... 10 Extras .................................. 6 Total .............................. 6/165 Bowling: S. Kirton 1/29, M. Royal 0/11, T. Officer 2/48, C. Keerthisinghe 0/19, J. Watts 2/58. KILCUNDA BASS def by GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie D. Perera c. b. J. Mahood ... 52 S. Smith b. A. Youles ........... 2 J. Smith c. A. Donohue b. J. Mahood..................... 0 D. Hales c. J. Tregear b. J. Mahood..................... 6 S. De Silva c. b. A. Youles .................... 37 D. Diwell b. A. Donohue ... 46 R. Slade c. b. A. Donohue .... 5 A. Hamilton c. b. A. Donohue .................. 2 B. Thomas n.o. ..................... 0

J. Hales n.o. .......................... 2 Extras ................................ 16 Total .......................8/168 (cc) Bowling: A. Youles 2/11, D. Bettles 0/31, J. Mahood 3/19, J. Tregear 0/31, R. Duff 0/29, S. Mather 0/6, A. Donohue 3/36. 1st innings Kilcunda Bass S. Mather b. S. De Silva....... 3 J. Tregear c. D. Hales b. D. Diwell ...................... 0 A. Donohue c. J. Thomas b. D. Diwell ...................... 7 A. Youles b. D. Diwell ....... 11 D. McMahon b. D. Diwell ... 0 R. Gardiner stp. D. Pearce b. B. Thomas .................... 0 M. Khan n.o. ...................... 11 C. Elliott lbw. b. D. Hales .... 0 J. Mahood c. D. Pearce b. D. Hales........................ 0 R. Duff b. S. De Silva .......... 1 D. Bettles b. S. De Silva ...... 0 Extras .................................. 7 Total ................................... 40 Bowling: S. De Silva 3/14, D. Diwell 4/12, D. hales 2/7, B. Thomas 1/5.

Division 2 MDU def by KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings MDU G. Murphy c. J. Hughes

b. J. Moore ..................... 10 M. Olden b. J. Kennedy ..... 21 M. Martin c. B. Perry b. J. Moore ....................... 1 N. Eddy c. B. Moscript b. J. Moore ....................... 7 T. Harris c. B. Perry b. J. Hastings .................... 5 J. Sinclair c. J. Hughes b. T. Elliott ..................... 10 D. Mathews r.o. .................. 23 C. Olden c. J. Hastings b. B. Perry ........................ 7 B. Thorson b. T. Elliott......... 4 T. Sinclair n.o. ...................... 4 C. Harris n.o. ...................... 19 Extras ................................ 10 Total .......................9/121 (cc) Bowling: J. Casson 0/14, J. Moore 3/17, J. Kennedy 1/16, J. Hastings 1/22, T. Elliott 2/34, B. Perry 1/16. 1st innings Koon L/RSL B. Moscript c. C. Olden b. C. Harris ..................... 35 B. Davison lbw. b. C. Harris ..................... 15 B. Perry n.o. ....................... 39 S. Hughes n.o. .................... 26 Extras .................................. 9 Total .............................. 2/124 Bowling: B. Thorson 0/32, D. Mathews 0/35, C. Harris 2/14, N. Eddy 0/21, G. Murphy 0/21.

Division 2

FOSTER d POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Foster J. Smith n.o. ..................... 109 B. Busuttil r.o. .................... 52 W. Davy n.o. ...................... 46 Extras ................................ 16 Total .......................1/223 (cc) Bowling: B. Regan 0/42, S. McKinnon 0/10, M. Hancock 0/51, G. Birnie 0/30, D. Norton 0/11, R. Bardwell 0/4, N. Hancock 0/30, P. Regan 0/12, J. Knox 0/28. 1st innings Poowong Loch M. Hancock c. B. Busuttil b. P. Jervies..................... 12 K. Miller lbw. b. D. Clearihan-Jervies ... 18 P. Regan c. B. Busuttil b. P. Jervies....................... 0 B. Regan c. W. Davy ............ 5 G. Birnie c. W. Davy b. B. Cripps .................... 39 N. Hancock b. D. Clearihan-Jervies ... 12 J. Knox b. W. Roffey .......... 11 D. Norton n.o. ...................... 7 S. McKinnon n.o. ................. 0 Extras ................................ 31 Total .......................7/136 (cc) Bowling: P. Jervies 2/19, D. Clearihan-Jervies 2/18, S. Roffey 0/12, J. Smith 0/15, O. Cox 1/19, W. Davy 0/25, B. Cripps 1/16, W. Roffey 1/1.

What a blast: these youngsters enjoyed getting into the new cricket concept last Thursday at the Imperials Cricket Club ground in Leongatha last Thursday, from left, Liam Meyer, Josh Allen, Lucas Trotman, Jett Roberts and Cooper Rogers, front.

Give cricket blast a go CRICKET Blast is a fun and fast program for children of all abilities to learn new skills and play Australia’s favourite sport. Buzzing with energy, several youngsters joined in for the first night on Thursday, October 18 at the Imperials Cricket Club, East Campus, Leongatha. This new form of game teaches kids how to bat,

bowl, field and catch over a minimum of six weeks-all while making new friends. The Junior Blasters is aimed at 5-7 years and goes for 60 minutes while the Master Blasters is for ages 7-10 and lasts 90 minutes. For anyone interested in joining in contact Kristian Grey 0439 825 168, work 5606 4159 or email Kristian@engagews.com.au

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Leongatha student wins showjumping championship

Isabella Farmer, year 10 student of Leongatha Secondary College, competed at the highest level of the ‘Stars Class’ for interschool show jumping recently, winning champion and reserve champion honours at the Victorian Equestrian Interschool Series (VEIS) held at Hillcrest College, October 12.

The VEIS was established about 12 years ago to foster new and upcoming talent in the schooling sectors. The popular events attracted competitors from more than 180 schools in 2017. Isabella grew up with horses around her, with mother Rebecca and father Paul strong supporters of her competition experience for the past four years. She has experience in dressage and racing in Western Australia. Isabella’s mother was a coach in dressage events while Paul and his extended family, in addition to the Holmes à Court family, were involved in racing.

“I love to be rewarded for all the hard work I put in and I have so many fond memories of all the competitions I have entered, not to mention making plenty of friends along the way. I grew up riding and also had a stint in gymnastics for about six years,” Isabella said. “I not only love riding but I want to pursue a career out of it. I would love to train horses, compete for people and ride in Europe especially.”

Champion pair: Isabella Farmer, with champion warm blood mare ‘Cil Dara Duchess,’ at their Leongatha home. Isabella won champion riding Duchess and reserve champion on her other mare ‘Blackall Park Charity.’ She competed at the highest level of ‘Stars Class’ for interschool’s show jumping at a recent competition, October 12, at the Ayr Hill Equestrian Centre, Hillcrest College, as part of the Victorian Equestrian Interschool Series (VEIS).

New strategies for volleyball juniors LOCAL volleyball coaches are now armed with new training drills to support the emerging talent of junior players.

In an hour and a half session, Volleyball Australia and Volleyball Australia Victoria demonstrated these

In form: Poppy Noble and Lilly Francis honed their skills at the training session with Volleyball Australia and Volleyball Australia Victoria on Thursday.

drills to coaches and juniors at Leongatha SPLASH on Thursday night. The program is called Spikezone. “It’s one of the largest volleyball programs in the state. It provides new information for entry level vol-

leyball players,” Volleyball Australia Victoria’s development coordinator Matt Berry said. “We had sessions in Melbourne and Leongatha. This is because we have a junior development regional officer in the west based in Horsham and we are looking to have a regional officer in the east, which we are very excited about.” Twelve juniors attended the event to help demonstrate the drills. “The idea of this session is to provide coaches

with the information they need to continue doing these drills with their juniors at their own training sessions,” Centre of Excellence assistant coach for Volleyball Australia Zack Lawley- Knott said. Korumburra Volleyball Association was pleased to host Volleyball Australia and Volleyball Australia Victoria. The association has a strong membership based in A and B Grade mixed and is excited to continue to build up its juniors.

Great program: back from left, Luke Hart, Eric Webster, Chris Axford, Peter Bredl, Josh Zheng, Anton Shields, Will Roberts, front from left, Troy Hart and Will Piening enjoyed picking up new skills at the Spikezone training sessions at Leongatha SPLASH on Thursday.

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