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Halloween celebrations: from left, young Summer Fox leads the bridal procession to board the Coal Creek train with Katie McNee and a ghostly Lindy Fox in the window at the historic town’s annual Halloween party on Saturday that attracted thousands to this popular family friendly event. See page 13.

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MISSING OUT

Bass Coast’s win is South Gippsland’s loss By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland is missing out on the millions of dollars the State Government is splashing in Bass Coast Shire in a bid to win the state seat of Bass. More than $140 million worth of projects and election promises have been made for Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Phillip Island, while the major centres of South Gippsland miss out, as Labor seeks to wrest the seat from the Liberals’ Brian Paynter. The government has so far guaranteed $115 million to expand Wonthaggi Hospital, and also promised $500,000 for a new pavilion and upgraded netball courts at Inverloch, $24.7 million for a new junior secondary college servic-

ing Phillip Island and San Remo, and $594,000 for Chisholm Institute Bass Coast campus at Wonthaggi to deliver four courses. Yet the South Gippsland community is still waiting for government funding to re-develop Bair Street and the rail yards in Leongatha. South Gippsland Shire Council’s major projects coordinator Penni Ellicott said council is disappointed that external funding for the Leongatha Business Precinct Redevelopment which includes Bair Street and stage one of the railway station upgrade - has not been secured. The Nationals’ Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said, “Labor Fingers crossed: Tenielle Bentley, president of South Gippsland Specialhas not promised any single thing for ist School council in Leongatha, with husband Stewart and sons Jaylen Gippsland South so far.” and Kellum, is hoping for an all abilities playground to be built in the Continued on page 5.

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• Outgoing councillor, Meg Edwards

Edwards fires parting shot OUTGOING South Gippsland Shire councillor, Meg Edwards unleashed some harsh words on some of her colleagues, relating to “pack bullying” and “appauling behaviour”.

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Councillor outs “pack bullying” By Brad Lester

Cr Edwards responded to that by saying, “Despite the acknowledgement of inappropriate behaviour at start of the meeting, the letter did not include an OUTBOUND councillor Meg Ed- the apology.” wards unleashed on some of her South She said while she forgave her fellow councillors, Gippsland Shire Council colleagues she would not forget what they had done. “I’ve kept the emails, the notes and the messages. during her final council meeting last I’ve kept notes because to forget would be to not learn Wednesday, saying she was the target of the lessons from it,” she said. “systemic, pack bullying”. Cr Edwards said she had never come across such She said some councillors tried to destroy the lives behaviour in her 20 years in business banking, farming of others, and accused her colleagues of manipulative and building. and appalling behaviour, and lack of respect. “I feel saddened and pity that lives are consumed She refuted Cr Jeremy Rich’s apology at the meet- by trying to destroy those of others,” she said. ing for the way his past comments may have been misCr Edwards added, “My strength was feared here perceived by councillors and staff, and denied she had by some of my council colleagues which is why I bemisperceived anything he had said. came the main target of systemic, pack bullying.” Cr Edwards said, “If you are screamed at, if you She said other councillors should have spoken out are being harassed and yelled at, there is nothing to be in support of her, saying, “silence is not neutrality. It is misperceived out of that.” collusion with the perpetrators. You don’t need to say At the start of meeting, councillors circulated a much but you need to say something.” copy of a letter they all – bar Cr Edwards – had signed, Cr Edwards said the current council had no admitting inappropriate behaviour had occurred. space for diversity of opinion or respect for good

governance. Cr Alyson Skinner called a point of order, saying Cr Edwards’ statement was defamatory to councillors and/or the organisation. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt ruled in favour and asked Cr Edwards to moderate her language. Cr Edwards continued: “I have felt the behaviour has been manipulative and appalling”. She said councillors had been “self serving” and told The Star some councillors had wanted to gamble with ratepayers’ money by building a school camp at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at Korumburra, and opening another caravan park at Sandy Point. “If someone wanted a school camp at Coal Creek, they would knock on council’s door,” she told The Star, adding running a school camp was not core council business. “If a second caravan park is needed at Sandy Point, someone will knock on our door and we will go through the planning process. Council is not a start up fund for businesses and to compete with other private enterprise.”

At last Wednesday’s meeting, Cr Edwards said, “I resign rather than take leave of absence as I hold no hope for this term of council to be able to do anything positive for our community and our ratepayers, for those who pay for it.” She paid tribute to former councillor Maxine Kiel who also resigned recently. There was applause from the gallery at the end of Cr Edwards’ speech Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said, “I think instead of being aghast at what she may have said, I think we all need to reflect.”

Cr Rich: “I didn’t mean to offend.”

In response to the resignation of councillors Maxine Kiel and Meg Edwards, Cr Rich gave what he described as an apology at last Wednesday’s South Gippsland Shire Council meeting in the Leongatha council chambers. During councillor reports, Cr Rich said, “In response to the current issues, the first thing I wish to do is acknowledge that people have been offended, felt belittled and have taken communications as being intimidating and being disrespectful. “On reflection of why some departing councillors and current members and members of our council staff have felt reason to feel that way as it was never intended, there is a real probability each and every one of us at some stage has inadvertently acted in a prejudicial way. “I therefore feel I must understand why and how my and others’ actions may have genuinely been misinterpreted or perceived as being prejudicial. “I therefore apologise to fellow councillors and council staff if anyone perceived that I have ever acted in a way that it was never intended to be prejudicial towards them. “I extend this sentiment to all councillors, council staff and/or community members who may have interpreted any of my or my fellow councillors’ words to be prejudicial in any way. “My intention is to bring a professional reasonbased approach to council so we have clear parameters where issues are judged objectively on the basis of their

Councillors, we have a problem “Given the recent resignations of two of our colSOUTH Gippsland Shire councillors have signed an ‘Acknowledgement Letter’ recogn- leagues we have been compelled to reflect on our beising inappropriate behaviour had taken place haviours and the impacts on our colleagues. “In hindsight, all councillors now acknowledge within council. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt read the letter at the start of last Wednesday’s council meeting. It stated: “There has been much said and printed during this term of council which has cast the elected council of South Gippsland Shire in a poor light.

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that inappropriate behaviour has occurred and that such behaviour must be called out and not ignored. “All councillors have committed to working collectively to regain the respect of the community and to deliver on the Council Plan without rancour”.

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Thanks for service: South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt (left) presented Cr Meg Edwards with flowers after her final council meeting last Wednesday. Cr Edwards resigns from council today (Tuesday).

Holding the floor: South Gippsland Shire Councillor Jeremy Rich reads what he described as an apology to councillors or council staff who may have misinterpreted comments made during his term as being offensive or insulting.

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merits and not subjectively on who you are or what you are. “I believe this will bring consistency, reduces risk and bring a greater opportunity of attracting and maintaining talented people and businesses that we rely on to support our region today and into the future. “We can only do what we can do. “The question of what we can do is a constant question that all elected representatives continually ask themselves. As I learn through experience it would appear to me the answer to this ongoing question is that I would hope we aspire and inspire others to do the ‘best’ we can do, and that is all we can ask of anybody; the best we can do.” “We should be an inspiration to our community. I know my fellow councillors have and continue to act professionally in the ideas and skills they bring to our council. We should aspire to be an inspiration to our community, and at present, we are not. “As it appears that our divisive words seem to be heard and often taken in unintended ways, whilst our deeds and hard work go unseen, and unrecognised. This only distracts from us being able to collaborate and do the best we can. “We need to be strong enough to stay balanced and focused. To be able to have robust debate whilst remembering we require flexibility to maintain this balance and direction by acknowledging our differences so we ensure we stay on track. “Staying on track is working together to facilitate the best outcomes with real benefits for our communities. “So I ask my fellow councillors, officers and our community to have the strength to invite and have robust inclusive debates on issues they are passionate about, whilst having the flexibility and fortitude to not perceive or take the debate as personal or attacks by individuals or groups that left unchecked can become divisive.”

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Teddies celebrate Children’s Week

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instigated by the Leongatha Library. A sausage sizzle was the cherry on top. The Department of Education issued a grant of $700 for Children’s Week. South Gippsland Shire Council matched the funding. It is a favourite event on the playgroups’ calendar each year. “All playgroups were welcome. It’s also about celebrating children, their diversity, their right to play and their right to be active,” supported playgroup facilitator Michelle Donohue said.

TEDDIES gathered at the Old Kinder in Leongatha on Wednesday.

Lots of fun: Imogen Chesterfield, Violet Chesterfield, Riley Bowler and Hayden Johncey enjoyed the Children’s Week teddy bears’ picnic on Wednesday.

The teddy bears’ picnic helped to celebrate Children’s Week. Children and adults alike were invited to bring along their favourite teddies and mark the occasion with a range of fun activities. These activities included messy play, drawing, cutting and pasting, play dough, puzzles, face painting, music and story time,

“It’s about giving children a great start to their education. It’s that philosophy that a child’s first 1000 days are the most important and they are learning the most.” The event was free and parents were encouraged to come along and take home information about playgroups in the area. “It was a great opportunity for parents to connect in a safe environment,” Ms Donohue said. Parents wanting to find out more about local playgroups can jump onto council’s website.

Creative: Charlie Wilson had his face painted by Rachel Bennett of Wonthaggi at Best friends: Georgia Fry, Riley Bowler, Declan Puncher and Cuddles: Olsen and Peyton Campbell loved the activities at the the Children’s Week teddy bears’ picnic on Wednesday McKinlay took their favourite teddies to the Children’s Children’s Week teddy bears’ picnic on Wednesday. Week teddy bears’ picnic on Wednesday. Wednesday.

People make the Market She said a workshop THE rain during Market may have didn’t dampen the this Saturday’s Le- dampened some spirits of patrons or held a fortnight ago to reinvigorate the ailing ongatha Farmers clothes but it surely stall holders.

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High spirits: Leongatha Community Garden committee member Jackie Heys, Victorian Farmers Market Association executive officer Kate Archdeacon and Leongatha Makers Market committee member Karen Pedretti at the Leongatha Farmers Market on Saturday.

market held some surprising outcomes. “The core that surprised me and the Sorted4Life facilitator Clare Fountain was every group involved wants the same goals for the market,” Ms Archdeacon said. “This includes fresh produce, children having access to fun activities including crafts, cup cake workshops at the community garden next door and of course, coffee.”

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Long queues worth the wait MOTORISTS queuing up at road works and stop signs for months now between Leongatha and Koonwarra have been eagerly awaiting the finish of the project.

The $12.8 million safety upgrades along the South Gippsland Highway between Leongatha and Meeniyan will be completed by the end of November, according to Vic Roads. Some motorists wondered why there was no work going on last Monday and Tuesday despite fine weather. Others said the wide, unmarked pavement near the Koonwarra saleyards was causing some confusion to visiting motorists especially when it is raining; not quite sure where the line of the road was. Vic Roads director of safe system road infrastructure programs, Nathan Matthews, said “the final road sealing and line-marking (between Leongatha and Meeniyan) is weather dependent, but is expected to be completed by the end of November. This includes the section of road outside the (VLE) saleyards. The installation of a final section of flexible guard fence will be completed from mid-November to mid-December, which will mark the full completion of the road upgrade.” “The project includes a wide centreline to re-

duce the risk of head-on crashes, rumble strip linemarking to alert drivers if they veer out of their lane and flexible safety barriers. The intersection of Boags Road and South Gippsland Highway is also being improved with new dedicated turning lanes and sealed road shoulders.” The Star received some reports from motorists indicating they saw signage referring to maintenance completion by the end of October. Vic Roads clarified this to say these signs referred to a section of road works between Carmodys Road and Little Ruby Creek, which was anticipated to be completed by the end of October. When road workers are not on site, the speed through the work zone is increased to 80 km/h. Police have been out enforcing the speed limits at the road works and will charge any driver not adhering to the limits. The Towards Zero Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan is touted as the most ambitious road safety target in Victorian history, created with backing from VicRoads, the Transport Accident Commission, Victoria Police, the Department of Justice and Regulation and the Department of Health and Human Services. According to minister for road safety Luke Donnellan, a person is killed or suffers life-chang-

Highway road works: maintenance works continue between Leongatha and Koonwarra and are to be fully completed by the end of November, according to Vic Roads. ing injuries every two hours in Victoria due to road incidents. In rural areas, motorists are killed at four times the rate compared to cities. The works are part of the State Government’s Toward Zero 2016-20 Road Safety Strategy. In-

vestment of more than $1 billion dollars over five years aims to reduce the number of lives lost on our roads to fewer than 200 people by 2020 and reduce life-changing injuries by about 15 percent.

Bass Coast’s win is South Gippsland’s loss Continued from page 1. Only recently did Labor announce a candidate for Gippsland South - Denison farmer Denise Ryan - just six weeks out from the state election on Saturday, November 24. Mr O’Brien said The Nationals had committed more than $40 million to Gippsland South should the Coalition win the election. None of that is for Leongatha, with $6 million allocated to a rebuild at Korumburra Secondary College, $2.5 million to rebuild Foster Primary School, $25 million earmarked for a new TAFE campus for Sale, more than $7 million for new fire stations at Mirboo North, Foster and Yarram, $200,000 for upgrades at Agnes Falls near Toora, and $1.8 million for a predator proof fence at Wilsons Promontory National Park. South Gippsland Shire Council will also receive $4 million for roadworks under the Coalition’s Country Roads and Bridges Program. However Mr O’Brien said the community could expect more announcements between now and the election. Asked if that would include Bair Street and the Leongatha rail yards, he remained non-committal. “It’s an important project. It’s certainly something the business community is keen to see finalised but there are many worthwhile projects around South Gippsland that are chasing funding,” he said. As for the amount of money the government is throwing at the seat of Bass, Mr O’Brien said, “Labor is just interested in winning government. It’s not really interested in governing for the whole state and you can see that by where it’s focusing its attention.” The rail yards component of stage one of the Leongatha Business Precinct Redevelopment includes car parking, a pedestrian bridge to Bair Street, open space and landscaping. Leongatha mother Tenielle Bentley is hoping for an all abilities playground in the Leongatha rail yards. Council has allocated an area in the masterplan for a playground, with a specific design to be

done later. “How long does it take to get funding? It’s like any funding. They (council) do not have Bair Street funded yet,” she said. Mrs Bentley is a member of council’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee, president of the South Gippsland Specialist School council, Leongatha, and a member of the school’s parents and friends committee. Her son Jaylen, 8, attends the school and uses a walking frame. She hopes the new playground includes play equipment for children in wheelchairs to use. There are few slides in Leongatha Jaylen is able to access. Mrs Bentley said such suitable equipment could include slides, a wheelchair swing, bridges with railings and games. “There are so many different options they could go with,” she said, adding the park could have a theme similar to the ‘sea and country’ theme of the all abilities playground at Bairnsdale. “The playground could be a tourism attraction as well, especially with a wheelchair swing as it’s just nice for kids in wheelchairs,” Mrs Bentley said. She said the location of the playground could be impacted by the gradient of a bridge to be built over the Strzelecki Highway to allow users of the Great Southern Rail Trail to cross the highway safely. A traffic school, as proposed by the community, seems unlikely for the rail yards. “The draft masterplan includes an area that could be used for bicycle education but council is not planning to develop a formal traffic school on the site,” Ms Ellicott said. “The space available for bicycle education and playground will be reconsidered when the designs for linking the Great Southern Rail Trail from the station site across Roughead Street are completed as these works may reduce the space available for open space at the station site.” Council expects to soon receive finalised lease documents for the rail yards site from VicTrack, the government agency responsible for the rail yards.

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Council attracts attention for wrong reasons TURMOIL with South Gippsland Shire Council has not gone unnoticed by local members of parliament.

Two councillors – Maxine Kiel and Meg Edwards – have resigned, citing bullying and intimidation. Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing said, “We know that this sort of disruption can be a huge distraction from the work that needs to be done as part of good government. “I’m hoping the issues and uncertainty at South Gippsland Shire Council will be addressed and resolved as quickly as possible, so the council can re-

store confidence from the locals who rely on them.” Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said, “There’s no doubt confidence in the council has been shaken over recent years and that’s why the government appointed a monitor, a decision I supported. “It’s important the government wrap up the current investigations into the council as quickly as possible so ratepayers and the South Gippsland community can have confidence about local administration going forward.”

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Children get creative By Ta B Tayla la Kersha Kershaw-Thomas Thomas

enj njoy creativity creativity and play.” play ” hours to enjoy The activities were targeted for children aged between zero and 12. CHILDREN showcased their They were encouraged to paint, create artistic side in Inverloch on Fri- collages and engage in imaginative play. “We had a lot of early learners come day afternoon. The Inverloch Community House ran down. It was great to get the preschool creative arts activities and a free barbecue involved and capture that audience,” Ms outside the Inverloch Community Hub in Archibald said. The boxes and art supplies were gencelebration of Children’s Week. erously donated by the Chatty Crafters This is the first year the community and local businesses. house has run activities for Children’s Inverloch Community House’s Marg Week and it attracted a great turnout. Key thanked them for the support. Boxes were chosen as canvases be“We were provided with quality boxcause they are accessible and versatile. es, which the children have responded “Children loves boxes. It doesn’t mat- well to,” she said. ter how old they are,” coordinator Lisa “The ethos of Children’s Week is to Archibald said. give children the right to make choices “This was a simply way of getting and these activities served that purpose them away from their screens for a few well.”

Masterpiece: Banjo Messina, Jax Babb, Summer Messina and Willow Tyler worked together to create a work of art at Inverloch Community House’s Children’s Week program.

Fish Creek author keeps dreams alive By Leticia Laing MAGIC, space travel and a teenage heroine are combined for an inspiring literary journey in Elizabeth Farrell’s first foray as a published author.

Willow Bloom and the Dream Keepers, the venue for a book is the first of a trilogy for this Fish Creek local who said she feels like the book wrote her, rather than the other way around. With no previous experience as a Avid reader: from left, Jemma Rump at the book signing by author Eliz- novelist Ms Farrell hired an editor and abeth Farrell for her new book Willow Bloom and the Dream Keepers. writing coach to develop the story into a novel, going through her manuscript The Leongatha Newsagency hosted the event on Saturday morning. page by page.

“I’ve always loved literature and the idea of writing. I felt compelled to write after a traumatic experience triggered the ideas and skeleton for the book,” Ms Farrell said. “It just felt like it downloaded one morning, and I had to start taking notes. I needed to get the story out of my head. “I think the world is ready to have few more female teenage heroines. The age-old assumptions of girls and women are changing but also the ideas of what makes an archetypal hero.” The protagonist, Willow Bloom thinks her biggest challenge is organising her 13th birthday, until a chance wander through the woods near her

home reveals a world of ancient otherworldly beings who show Willow her destiny as a protector of dreams. Ms Farrell said the motivation for the book was to inspire a next generation of readers who are being bombarded by screens and dystopian views on life through social media. “Kids don’t really have a lot of quiet space whether it is because of screens or schooling. There doesn’t seem to be enough time to daydream or sit and read a book,” she said. “The subliminal message of the book is to give the kids back the idea of imagination, hope and empowerment to achieve their dreams.”

Young Frankie draws crowded house THE riotous musical and Broadway sensation Young Frankenstein will be hitting Leongatha next year with an excitingly unique theme dreamed up by the passionate Lyric Theatre crew.

A panel including Lyric Theatre president Kerrie Giles, director Dan Lawry, musical director Dan Stein, choreography director Lisa Pelham and musical director Jessica Stein briefed a packed out Eagger Studios on Sunday. This is the first time Lyric theatre will be taking on Young Frankenstein, a hilarious musical about Frederick Frankenstein the grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein inheriting his family’s estate in Transylvania. Mr Lawry said the team had plans to have increased audience engagement in the show whether it was breaking the “fourth wall” or beginning scenes in the audience. “This is going to be a one-off show and it’s

going to be the first time Lyric has done the show. We want more audience engagement,” he said. “This is a show about defined, physical comedy with a lot of expression. It’s going to be the most fun show I’ve ever done. “Basically this show is going to be a lot of fun and very funny too.” The show’s choreography director Lisa Pelham said she had never seen the musical but when she listened to it, she had a vision to have it performed with a Steam Punk theme. Steam Punk is a style of design and fashion that combines historical elements with anachronistic technological features inspired by science fiction. “I want to step right away from the Broadway theme,” she said. “It will open the whole show up and I am very excited about this theme. We are a community Promotion success: from left, Young Frankenstein director Dan Lawry, musical director theatre and it’s never been tried but I know we Ben Stein, choreography director Lisa Pelham, Lyric theatre president Kerrie Giles and can do it.” musical director Jessica Stein at Eagger Studio on Sunday.

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Festive flags for Leongatha By Helen Bowering

tions but was not successful and no application was put to the shire this year. South Gippsland Shire mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt NEW Christmas decorations will adorn said at a recent meeting the council would be open to Leongatha this year with the Leongatha the Leongatha Business Association applying for a Business Association working hard again grant for Christmas decorations. While the committee did not apply this year it is and looking at erecting a Christmas tree looking into making an application for 2019. near the Lenny Gwyther statue in the Seeing as though Korumburra was successful in heart of town and possibly two metre receiving an emergency grant last year from the shire festive flags hanging in the main street. for Christmas decorations it would be nice for LeonAssociation vice president Anthony Walls said gatha to get a bit of help this year. the group is investing some $6,000 on new decoraAccording to the shire prior to 2016 Christtions with funds being raised via raffles and other mas decorations were not considered eligible for fundraisers held throughout the year. funding. The association applied to the South Gippsland Mr Walls conceded last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decorations in LeShire for funding in 2017 to help with new decora- ongatha were â&#x20AC;&#x153;a little shabbyâ&#x20AC;? but has urged any-

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one who wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happy with the decorations last year to come up with some solutions, get on board and lend a hand to the association volunteers who work hard to add a festive touch to the town with limited funding. While the shire did grant the association $5000 this year for the daffodil festival no funding has come from the shire to assist with Christmas decorations. The festive spirit of Christmas is very much a source of pride and if the towns arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t looking their best, this a reflection of the shire as a whole. The local business groups can only go so far and are very short of funds to really make the towns look cheery and festive, even though they try hard. The Star ran a story on December 19, 2017 regarding more funding is needed from the shire to see local towns looking their best for the festive season and still Leongatha hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been given a cent towards its decorations. There is no doubting, the Leongatha Business Association does a wonderful job decorating the town on a limited budget, but what has come out loud and clear from comments on The Starâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page last week, regarding Leongathaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas decorations is that an injection of funding is needed to assist and perhaps the shire could come to the party. More volunteers are needed to help erect the decorations and people want to see a more colourful display and loads more lights. Some comments: Shane Collier Maybe The Star should be putting a call out for volunteers to help put the decorations up instead of criticising what we have had in previous years, the Leongatha Business Association are the ones doing the hard work of decorating the town and funding all of the decorations on a limited budget. Karren Pedretti Is it correct Council does not put up or contribute to decorations? We need better and more colourful plus more volunteers to help put them up. Brenton Williams â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Leongatha Business Association president If we could get more volunteers to help put up decorations we would have a lot more the Leongatha business association are the ones who fund the decorations and put them up Jodie Clarkson In a perfect world the Christmas decorations would be done and paid for by the shire. Unfortunately that is not the case which means it is up to a handful of volun-

Courthouse tree: the Leongatha Business Association funded this Christmas tree which is one of the highlights in the town. teers to undertake this enormous task both financially and physically. Jill Wigney Solar fairy lights or bud lights in the McCartin Street trees and strung along shop awnings in Bair Street. Christmas Decoration Small Change Donation Jars in every business throughout the year. Travis Dixon Wonthaggi was amazing 20 years ago, tinsel and bells draped across the main street and Christmas carols played out loudly. Wendy George Lights down the streets, decorations in the trees, competition for the shops for best window, security over night to hopefully deter idiots who want to ruin peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard work. Christmas art displays/competition for the kids with their art work in one of the empty shops on Bair Street if they allow it. Robyn Palles That would be lovely. We need to bring back the magic of Christmas. Dina Drury Maybe school children could be involved as an arts program. Skye Brody Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to see Christmas lights everywhere!

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Mudda makes a record By Leticia Laing TO say things got dirty at Wonthaggi Primary School on Saturday would be an understatement as the school held its annual major fundraiser the Kidz Mini Mudda.

The event which revolves around children running around a football oval sized obstacle course of mud pools, hay bales while being hosed down was a resounding success according to school principal Wendy Bradley. The rain and heavy winds held off in Wonthaggi for the morning for more than 270 children participating in the course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This smashes our previous record of 200 registered participants,â&#x20AC;? Ms Bradley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mini Mudda is a massive effort by our major events committee. It includes about nine months of planning and preparation for this one day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fantastic to see the wider community come out and support our efforts to fundraise to repair our swimming pool and other buildings and grounds projects.â&#x20AC;? Held in conjunction with the Bass Coast Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Week Expo which showcases youth and early years services across the shire. Representatives from Bass Coast Health, Bass Valley Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre, Wonthaggi YMCA, West Gippsland Libraries, YMCA Kinder cluster and Noahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ark were on hand to provide advice and information on the services provided.

Free balloons: from left, Luke Geddes donated his balloon art for the Wonthaggi Primary School Kidz Mini Mudda fundraiser. Here, he makes one for Jarvis Cairns being held by his mother Shanah Lower.

Mudda magic: Scott Smith volunteered his time as a magician to entertain crowds at the Wonthaggi Primary School Kidz Mini Mudda major fundraiser on Saturday.

Group effort: the Wonthaggi Primary School Kidz Mini Mudda would not have succeeded without an amazing crew of parents and friend volunteers including those pictured. Front: from left, students Tige, Marlon and Jackson on the Mudda course.

Muddy course: front, Natasha Allen and back from left, sisters Charlee and Gabby Neal with Skye Galand in the mud pool at the Wonthaggi Primary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kidz Mini Mudda on Saturday.

Live band: on left, from left, Invy Katz Neville Drummond, Mak, Chris Rossouw, Sharon Jarvis, Jenny McDonald, Andrew Schrape (fiddle) and Robin Mitchell were performing to raise funds for the Inverloch Sound Shell during the Inverloch Farmers Market on Sunday.

Music and fun at Inverloch market Morning outing: on right, from left, Inverloch locals Harry Burchett, Mat Burchett, Emma Walker and Billy Walker took a stroll around the Inverloch Farmers Market on Sunday.

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WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed road maintenance: Whole Shire Roadside slashing: Berrys Creek, Toora Bridge construction and road realignment: Bena Kongwak Road, Bena. Bridge replacement: Powneys Road, Tarwin Unsealed road maintenance: Bena, Kongwak, Loch, Turtons Creek, Dumbalk Resheets: Toora - Gunyah Road, Toora North, Buchanans Road and Fitzgeralds Road, Bena Carpark construction: Walkerville foreshore and Charles Street, Korumburra Sealed road drainage and road works: McGleads Road, Foster and Soldiers Road, Yanakie Unsealed road grading: Mirboo, Nerrena, Bena, Arawata, Toora, Yanakie, Dumbalk, Walkerville Tree uplifts: Franklin River Road and Lamont Drive, Toora North Street reconstruction: Hawkins Street, Korumburra Unsealed road maintenance: Turtons Creek, Dumbalk, Bena, Kongwak, Loch PUBLIC BRIEFING TO COUNCIL Pavement and drainage works: Canavans Road, Australia Day Nominations for 2019 Citizen of the Year, Community Event of the Year and Young Citizen Mount Eccles Wednesday 28 November, Council Chambers, Drainage works: Creamery Valley Road, Toora of the Year/Youth Community Contribution will be Michael Place, Leongatha. Pavement and stabilising works: Fullers Road closing on 31 October. 12.45pm - Active Retirees Advisory Committee Foster In your community, dozens of people contribute Update to Council (30 minutes)

CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY 1.15pm - Age Friendly South Gippsland nominated for a South Gippsland Australia Day Implementation Progress Update (30 minutes) Wednesday 14 November 2018 at 6.00pm, Award? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free and a lovely way to let Council Chambers, Michael Place Leongatha. ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING people know we appreciate their efforts. EMPLOYMENT All nominees will be honoured in local newspapers, Wednesday 28 November 2018, 2.00pm at the awards ceremony on Wednesday 16 January Council advertises all employment opportunities Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha Please note that Council live streams and records and on Australia Day at local events. on its website. its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy You can nominate online at For details please visit: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/australiaday on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for more details. www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/employment Wellington Shire Council on behalf of Bass Coast Shire Council, East Gippsland Shire Council and South Gippsland Shire Council invites tender submissions from Professional Advisory Services PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Organisations for the development of a Wednesday 21 November 2018, 2.00pm, 7.00pm comprehensive design of a Shared Services Operating Model. To obtain the tender documents Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha please visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Expressions of interest to present are made Tender number 2019-037. by accessing Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Presenting to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; page by (COB 16/11), contact 5662 9222 Tender closes 14 November 2018 at 2.00pm for details. A list of booked topics can be viewed

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Council has no cash to splash By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s finance chief has assured the community council is not holding a sludge fund of cash.

But council’s finance manager Tracey Lindupp told councillors last Wednesday she was pleased with council’s End of Year Financials 2017-18. “It’s a healthy set of financial results,” she said. Council will have no outstanding borrowings in the 2019-20 financial year and is expected not to borrow money at least until 2030-31. “Long term sustainability sets us up for the future and ensures we can continue to provide the services we are currently providing,” Ms Lindupp said. Council’s surplus will drop to a projected $1.38 million in 2018-19. Council’s operating surplus for 2017-18 is $7.5 million, but $4 million of this

comes from prepaid grants relating to 2018-19. The remaining $3.5 million is required for capital expenditure over the long term. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said there had been misconceptions and concerns surrounding the amounts of surplus. “I wish to assure our community that council is operating in its best interests whilst ensuring the organisation can function effectively to provide essential assets and services,” she said. “By no means would council hold on to an unnecessary surplus. All of these finances are dealt with professionally and are accounted for in future projects and loan payments.” Cr Brunt said council has not been able to secure funding for large projects lately. “If we get the Leongatha streetscape, which is a shovel ready project, that would chew it (surplus) up very quick,” she said. Cr Brunt said council’s reserves were “only a safety net for a black

swan”, referring to any possible costs that may arise. Ms Lindupp said council needs to be achieving surpluses to put towards future capital works. “We have enough cash to fund the capital works that we have budgeted for, which are quite significant, over the next couple of years,” she said. Ms Lindupp said council faced possible future superannuation defined benefit calls in the future, but not in the short term. This requires council to pay to top up certain employees’ superannuation funds to a guaranteed amount, under a previous superannuation scheme. Cash and other financial assets will drop from $29.72 million in 2017-18 to a projected $18.87 million in 2018-19 due to a large program of capital works, including the Bena-Kongwak Road bridge at Bena and the Mirboo North Pool refurbishment. The Victorian Auditor-General approved council’s financial report.

Talking numbers: from left, South Gippsland Shire council’s finance manager Tracey Lindupp discusses the End of Year Financials 2017-18 with council’s acting director of corporate and community services June Ernst in the council chamber in Leongatha last Wednesday.

Meeniyan wins council’s praise THE volunteers of Meeniyan Progress Association were praised by South Gippsland Shire Council for their work in maintaining the town’s Tanderra Park, at last Wednesday’s council meeting.

Council agreed to the association’s request to take over maintenance of the park, after the association said its members were aging and no longer physically able to maintain the park. The association also has limited funds to undertake necessary

Handover: Meeniyan Progress Association member Richard Powell at Tanderra Park, Meeniyan which will soon be under the care of South Gippsland Shire Council.

works. Cr Andrew McEwen said the Meeniyan community had contributed “significant time and resources” to the park and saved council in the order of $150,000 over time. Council will care for gardens and grounds, pathways, rotunda, electric barbecues, barbecue shelter, tables, seating, footbridge culvert and rockwalls, non-commemorative plaques, bollards and drinking fountain. Council will increase its annual maintenance budget by $11,000 and capital renewal budget by $67,765 to take over the park. Council will write to the association and thank its members for their contribution to maintaining the park.

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COLUMN 7 A HIGH school reunion will be held at the Poowong Hotel on Saturday, November 10, from 12pm. Come along for lunch and drinks. All welcome and it is hoped the event will go all afternoon. This the eighth year of the reunion. ARE you a man looking to give back to the Leongatha community? If so, a new group could be for you. The Black Sheep Man’s Group is being assisted by Leongatha Community House. The informal fun group will meet in Horticultural Park, Young Street, Leongatha, this Sunday, November 4 at 2pm. The group is planning such events as pool and dart competitions, bushwalking, camping, community work, trivia nights, barbecues and family get togethers, and to form friendships with other community organisations. To find out more, phone Darren 0417 004 269, Simon 0417 372 679 or Steve 0419 623 927. THE 2018 Morwell Centenary of Anzac and Armistice Concert will include the popular Victoria Police Pipe Band playing traditional favourites like Scotland the Brave and more. Joining them will be the prestigious Royal Australian Navy Band - a 35 piece band, pre-

Community event: the Inverloch Historical Society will take the opportunity at the Melbourne Cup Eve Dinner and Gala night on November 5 at the Inverloch Community Hub to thank the Inverloch and District Lions Club for all the help and service they have done for the society. The society will donate the second print (pictured) from its restored 1900s real estate poster to be auctioned. The first print was used as the main prize in the society’s raffle at its August exhibition. If people wish to come along to the Lions Cup Eve night they can contact lionsinverloch@ gmail.com

senting a brilliant sound and light show featuring traditional tunes from Waltzing Matilda to Top 40, rock’n’roll, popular hits, and stage and screen musical themes. Joining the bands will be the exciting Speyside Highland Dancers who toured Scotland last year and performed with Andre Reiu in his Melbourne concert. An audio visual presentation by military historian and biographical author Ross McMullin will shed light on the Australian diggers and their leaders, Sir John Monash and General Pompey Elliott during campaigns on the Western Front. This year’s Morwell Centenary of Anzac and Armistice Concert will be held at 2pm Sunday, November 4 at Kernot Hall, Morwell. Tickets are $7 and available from RSL Clubs in Morwell, Traralgon and Moe, The LV Express office, George Street, Morwell by phoning 5135 4444 and concert coordinator Thomas Quinn on 0417 567 291, or online: www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/ lpawhatson or call 5176 3333.

THIS year’s Leongatha Rose Spectacular will have a Kiddies’ Corner where parents and grandparents can, if they wish, leave the littlies in good care while they enjoy the beauty and variety of the show. Not just rose variety but also cut flowers and shrubs, various displays, posies, community floral arrangements, a plant stall, raffles, refreshments from the Red Cross and a feature rose display. This will of course tell the story of the famous The Children’s Rose or, as was recently discovered, Children’s Roses - plural! Visiting the show is a wonderful experience, but how about exhibiting something? Entering exhibits in the show is very easy and anyone can do it. If you have some good looking roses, flowers or shrubs or vines, just

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bring them along on Thursday evening or early Friday morning and use the Easy Entry system. Stewards will guide you. You don’t have to be an expert or even know the plant name as help is right there. For more information on entering exhibits, getting a copy of the schedule or general questions about the show, phone Sandra 5662 4618, email eskaye504@ gmail.com, or Josie 5657 3292. A copy of the schedule is also available on the Facebook page, Leongatha Horticultural Society Inc. The 47th Annual Rose Show will be held at Leongatha Memorial Hall and will open at noon on Friday, November 9 until 5pm and Saturday, November 10 from 9am to 4pm. Admission is $5 and children are free. THIS year’s Korumburra Primary School annual art auction invites you to explore the elements of art, such as line, shape, form, space and texture. The 2018 Art Exhibition and Art Auction is slightly different in that it features collaborative works from all students which will eventually be auctioned on November 1. Artworks were also created in conjunction with the Karmai Community Children’s Centre. Many images in the collection were influenced by the vibrant artworks of Aboriginal Artist Bronwyn Bancroft. Other scenes depict hills, beach, wildlife, gardens, farm lands and farm animals. Art teacher Rachel Warren encourages all to visit and enjoy their 2018 Art Exhibition and Art Auction ‘Elements of Art.’ The exhibition runs from October 15 to November, weekdays from 10am-5pm and weekends from 10am-2pm at the Korumburra Federation Gallery, next to the library. The art auction commences at 7pm November 1.

Halloween parties: these Wonthaggi residents made the most of Halloween, dressing up for a party on Saturday night; pictured from left, Aiden, Dylan, Becky, Hannah, Shannon, Sean, Nick and Andrew going all out.

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Cr Hill’s win for free speech By Brad Lester

the council meeting. Korumburra residents Charles Price, Marie GerCouncil distracted lutely a mess. Expecting me to THE public may once rard-Staton and Cheryl Dentravel into Melbourne, I can’t again be able to ask man watched in the gallery afford to do that. at last Wednesday’s council WITH all the tumult at I went in recently and had a questions at open meetSouth Gippsland Shire procedure done to have a mole ings of South Gippsland meeting, wearing gags across their mouths symbolising Council, is anybody still removed and it was the wrong Shire Council, with or they felt council had gagged giving a thought to the mole that had to be removed. them from speaking. I rang up that particular without notice. equestrian and exhibition Cr Hill said, “People do Cr Don Hill last Wednesclinic to make a longer apcentre at Stony Creek? have the right to have their day successfully moved a pointment with the doctor Or has it gone in the too hard basket and never to sur- and the nurse, because I have notice of motion calling for questions asked in council.” He said councillors face again? How long are we had a lesion on my shoulder the change. that’s been breaking down and Relevant council policies should be able to ask quessupposed to wait? All the missed opportuni- coming back for the last four will now be amended and tions on behalf of ratepayers, ties; it could make you cry. We months that is very dangerous. considered again for adop- as the current policy states If anyone knows about skin tion by council at its Novem- ratepayers must contact the could have a venue like Lardcancer, it moves rapidly. Once ber 28 meeting. CEO. He said the CEO does ner Park by now. People can now only ask not represent ratepayers Ilse Arndt, it goes into your organs you are pretty much in danger. questions of council in writ- whereas councillors do. Meeniyan. I feel that I should not ing and in advance of meetCr Jeremy Rich said, have to pay out of pocket ex- ings, after council ended “Question time gives power penses of $35 to $60 for each Plea for help public questions without no- to the voter”. He said people procedure. tice after presenters treated have the right to ask a quesNEW health services need I am only on a small pention of council, even if those to be put in place in relation sion and struggling to keep councillors disrespectfully. Council, however, would people do not like the answer. to women who suffer from afloat myself. That is my food Cr Andrew McEwen said long term effects of domes- that I will miss out for the next not support Cr Hill’s bid for councillors to be able to ask enabling people to ask questwo weeks. tic violence. This has caused me great questions on behalf of rate- tions with or without notice I’m very upset at the moment with the medical health stress and as far as I am con- payers in public question would increase the community’s respect for council. professions down here in re- cerned all the grants and all the time at meetings. Cr Ray Argento said peoThat was despite him lation to my battle with skin procedures on the news that you see for domestic violence, well stating the questions were ple had ample ways of asking cancer. to be given to the mayor no questions of council and Cr In the last 28 years I’ve I don’t see it and where is it? There should be grants for later than noon on the day of Alyson Skinner said people had over 100 skin procedures in and out of skin cancer clinics but however I am not happy that I have to pay a fee to have a lesion removed. As a woman of over 40 years suffering from domestic violence, my anxiety is abso-

women like myself to be able to pay for these medical expenses or they should allow an exception for women like myself.

Theresa O’Dea, Wonthaggi.

Open up: from left, Korumburra residents Charles Price, Marie GerrardStaton and Cheryl Denman wear gags at last Wednesday’s South Gippsland Shire Council meeting, in protest at not being able to speak at public council meetings. asking questions must show respect to councillors. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said, “The reason public question time ended up the way it did was because of the disrespect shown by the pre-

senters”, adding they treated councillors like “sitting ducks” when able to speak in the past. She urged presenters not to take public question time as “an opportunity to throw

stones”. When the vote to reject councillors asking questions on behalf of ratepayers was passed, Mr Price yelled “Shame on you” and “You don’t answer your emails”.

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What Christmas decorations would you like to see in Leongatha this year?

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We have had a gut full IT seems every day is Ground Hog Day in the South Gippsland Shire, nothing changes with the endless bickering, negativity and accusations of “pack bullying”. All the while the State Government investigator is taking notes on this poor behaviour and we have to wonder at what cost to the ratepayers and to what end. It is also a pity that outgoing Cr Meg Edwards waited until her last parting speech to bring to the public’s attention the culture of bullying she admits exists in the South Gippsland Shire. If indeed this behaviour is being allowed to continue even under the watchful eye of the council monitor this is also a disgrace. Regarding the council monitor one would have thought a few sessions sitting in on council would have been enough to realise this group just can’t get the job done and all the while wasting money on court cases and more and more investigations. For good sakes can’t this shire get on with trying to secure funding for a redevelopment of the eye-sore Leongatha railyards, push for some action on Leongatha’s Bair Street redevelopment and stop stalling on the Stony Creek Equestrian project. Why was the Stony Creek project stalled anyway, this would been a magnificent facility, and attract not just major horse events but many and varied events like at Lardner Park. People in Leongatha are starting to think these projects will never happen. Instead of all this negativity give us some good news-the silence is deafening! It’s no wonder that Bass Coast Shire is starting to get all the attention in regards to election funding promises because at the moment the South Gippsland Shire is definitely on the nose. Who in their right mind would want to direct funding promises to a shire that can’t even keep its house in order? Here’s a thought Leongatha is desperately in need of some funding for some Christmas decorations and many people would like to see a mass of bud lights strung in the trees in the main streets. Come on councillors it seems you have some spare cash in the coffers so open up the purse strings and start spreading a bit of good cheer in Leongatha.

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“I would love to see more decorations themed around religion and also more kids’ decorations.”

“I’d like to see more reindeers and Santa Claus in Leongatha.”

Dorothy Interlandi, Leongatha.

Darren Tremayne, Fish Creek.

“I want to see everything this Christmas! The whole caboodle!

Dannielle O’Loughlin Berry’s Creek.

New era for Korumburra Debutante Ball volunteers.” Planning for 2019 is well underway with many potential couples registering their interest. The ball will be held at the Korumburra Recreation Centre on Saturday, May 11 with dancing practise starting in February. The Community Engagement Group will Now, the club has decided to hang up its host a Pre-Loved Deb Drive at Korumburra dancing shoes. In recent discussions with Secondary College from 6pm on Friday, Decommunity groups, the club agreed to hancember 7, providing an opportunity for past dover the running of the ball to the Korumdebutantes to sell their pre-loved dresses and burra Secondary College’s Community Enshoes. gagement Group. Ms Norrey said, “We hope the event The KSC Community Engagement will give families the option of buying their Group consists of volunteers who work to dresses locally and make it possible for more support participation and achievement for young people to participate.” young people through positive engagement Anyone who would like to participate in with families and the broader Korumburra the 2019 Debutante Ball, or the Pre-Loved community. Deb Drive can contact the KSC Community The group is excited by the opportunity Engagement Group on korumburracommuto continue the rich tradition of the Korunitydebball@gmail.com or 0407 339 914. mburra Debutante Ball for all of the young people of Korumburra. Samantha Norrey from the KSC Community Engagement Group said, “We are thrilled Come along: Sam Norrey of the Koto be taking over the reins of this wonderful rumburra Secondary College Comcommunity event to ensure it continues long munity Engagement Group invites into the future. “The Lions Club has done an amazing the community to the Pre-Loved job. We thank them for all their hard work Deb Drive at Korumburra Secondand we are honoured by the trust they’ve ary College from 6pm on Friday, shown in passing the role to our group of December 7.

FOR more than 35 years, the Lions Club of Korumburra has run the annual Debutante Ball, providing generations of Korumburra’s young people with a special coming of age experience.

“We want to see as many as possible. We’d also love to see some music and song. We have to be better than Korumburra.”

Val Pistrucci, Leongatha

“THE STAR” Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - PAGE 13

Halloween magic at Coal Creek MORE than four thousand zombies, ghosts, witches, ghouls, devils and various other objects of fear entered Coal Creek Community Park and Museum to celebrate its annual Halloween party.

Hundreds of people were queuing to enter well before the historic town in Korumburra opened its gates at 5.30pm to get the party started. The organisers pulled out all the stops to make this one of the most terrifying Halloween parties held by the historic museum. Volunteers went to the effort of dressing up as ghoulish statues, spending minutes unmoving until an unwitting patron happened to pass by ready to be jumped out at. Shop windows dressed with ghoulish creatures came alive and made children shriek in fear and delight watching the costumed statues come alive. For the more daring patrons, Snake Busters were draping snakes and handing out a baby crocodile for anyone prepared to hold these nightmarish reptiles. Although a small deluge had zombies ducking for the verandahs and eaves of the historic homesteads, patrons continued pouring in to enjoy entertainment including live music, fire twirler Aleisha Manion and Red Mo the Pirate Show.

Happy couple: from left, siblings Tamara and Banjo Dwyer came as a Day of The Dead bridal couple with witch Lucy Andrews for the Coal Creek Halloween party on Saturday.

Hell train: from left, mummy Max Andrews, Jack Andrews and Rafferty Dwyer were ready to board the Coal Creek’s re-imagined train carriages for the historic town’s Halloween party.

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Creative style: from left, Leongatha Mediaeval Society members Barbara Gray and Robert Serafino know all about dressing up as they arrived in style to the Coal Creek Halloween party.

Spidery web: from left, siblings Tyson and Aryah Mitchell trick or treated their way through the Coal Creek Halloween party on Saturday.

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Fish Creek Kindergarten to be upgraded and we thank the Victorian Government for its support â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be particularly interesting to see the new sensory alcove and outdoor art/light structure in action when the project is finalised. The relaxing and calming area will promote childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concentration, creativity and social interactions and it will be wonderful to see The $338,000 project has been funded with the the positive impact this has for our local children,â&#x20AC;? Cr $147,894 Victorian Government grant and a further Brunt said. $190,106 Council contribution. The project will increase the capacity, enhance accessibility and improve the quality of learning environment at the kindergarten. The following improvements will be included as part of the project: Bathroom upgrades and relocation of the toilets with the inclusion of an accessible toilet, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toilet and change table; ramps for strollers and wheelchair access, kitchen upgrade to engage children in a sustainable kitchen program, a new locker area, a new entrance space to promote family engagement, a new communal consulting room to provide private meeting space for families and support services, a new sensory alcove supporting childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mental health and wellbeing and outdoor art/light structure. South Gippsland Shire mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt was pleased to hear of the funding news and was looking forward to the development starting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council is proud to announce the Fish Creek Kindergarten Facility Upgrade is ready to begin after Celebrations: children were delighted to receiving funding from the Victorian Government. The hear the news of the Fish Creek Kindergarproject is much needed for the Fish Creek community ten upgrade.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has secured funding for the Fish Creek Kindergarten facility upgrade through the Victorian Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facilities Capital Program.

Painters reunite: Leongatha painter Florence Crighton, left, with artist John Lovett. The painters facilitated four day workshops from October 16-19 at the Leongatha Guide Hall.

Painters reunite for workshops THE Leongatha Guide Hall welcomed Australian oil, watercolour and mixed media painter and artist John Lovett from Currumbin QLD, with four day workshops held between October 16-19 for 16 local artists.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;In all honesty I tend to prefer working with watercolours due to their unpredictable nature. Oils do tend to be a little more rigid in nature. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I paint I switch off my brain. Toward completion, I might listen to some music like the Rolling Stones or jazz. I think about 90 percent of the work is completed with the sub-conscious mind, Mr Lovett has run workshops for about 15 years, whereas the remaining 10 percent requires a more with the Leongatha workshops organised via a chance considered approach. I come back to the painting repeatedly, inspecting, over a number of weeks.â&#x20AC;? meeting with Florence at a Falls Creek workshop. Ms Crighton, organiser of the local workshops, His artwork is known to many artists and galleries both locally and abroad, with representation from received wonderful feedback throughout the four collectors and galleries in Australia, Europe, United days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We surveyed our local artists and to our delight Kingdom, Asia and the USA. He fondly recalls his formative years and the many of them rated the gathering 25 out of 10, with the remainder settling on 10. The entire group felt a burgeoning Sydney art scene of the 1970s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went to art school and did odd jobs as a strong melding together, which often doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen youngster, knowing deep down I just always wanted due to random personalities mixing. Afterwards, we to paint. They were times of great creative stimulation all celebrated together and ate dinner locally here at and it was amazing to be immersed within that the Thai restaurants and at the McCartin Hotel,â&#x20AC;? she said. scene,â&#x20AC;? Mr Lovett recalled.

Pontoon to replace Venus Bay jetty A 24 METRE floating pontoon will meet the needs of local anglers and the thousands replace the existing jetty at Venus Bay of people who visit the area during peak holiday times. and be ready for use this summer. Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said the $200,000 pontoon would be designed to withstand extreme high and low tides and large flood events from the Tarwin River, which influence Anderson Inlet. The State Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Target One Million plan has committed $100,000 towards the pontoon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Generations of kids have learned to fish off the Venus Bay jetty over countless summers and this investment will mean thousands more can do the same,â&#x20AC;? Mr Dowling said. In August, South Gippsland Shire Council was forced to close the existing jetty given safety concerns about the aging structure. However, council, Venus Bay Fishing Club and Victorian Fisheries Authority subsequently worked quickly to plan a replacement that would

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a terrific example of the fishing community working with local and state governments to deliver a great outcome that will benefit anglers, local businesses and nature-based tourism in South Gippsland,â&#x20AC;? Mr Dowling said. Anderson Inlet is popular with recreational anglers who target estuary perch, Australian salmon, mullet, King George whiting and flathead throughout the year. The new L-shaped platform will feature a concrete topped surface and connect to the shore via an aluminium gangway. Works on the adjacent boat ramp are also included in the project and will improve the ease and speed of launching. Target One Million has invested a record $46 million, including $9 million from fishing licence fees, into making fishing even better in Victoria.

Petrol stolen FOSTER police are seeking assistance from the public following the theft of petrol from three vehicles in Toora Road, Foster (highway end). The petrol was siphoned out of the tanks in the early hours between October 23-25. Also on Toora Road, in the rear of a car yard behind Foster Service and Tyre Centre on October 25 between 3.20am-3.30am a number of cars were damaged. A Holden Rodeo had its fuel flap cover jemmied open and the cap removed, it appears no fuel was stolen. A Mitsubishi Triton had its fuel cap removed, again it appears no fuel removed. CCTV depicts a young male in bare feet wearing a baseball cap approach the front area of the business carrying a bucket. At an unknown time, the suspect opened the fuel flap from a red Holden s/wagon and siphoned fuel.

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Gaining entry through a front park area or on the jetty. There roller door offenders have stolen were only two other vehicles in two Husqvarna chainsaws, one the car park at the time. Echo chainsaw, a pressure washer, Three burglaries Bosch router and a Suzuki JR80 OVERNIGHT on October motorbike. If you have any infor24 and 25 at Bayview Avemation call Wonthaggi Police.

nue Tenby Point, unknown offenders removed a padTrail cameras lock on a shed and removed stolen THEFT of Reconyx Trail a quantity of power tools inCameras has occurred at cluding a circular saw, drill, blower and chainsaws. Wilsons Promontory. The trail cameras were stolen from the National Park between September 17 and October 22. A total of nine cameras were stolen, after being placed in the bush for an environmental survey.

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ON Tuesday, October 23 at 10.20pm a victim returned to the Corinella boat ramp where he tied his boat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hysucatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Twin Hull to the jetty. The victim went to retrieve his car and trailer, upon returning to the jetty his boat was missing. The victim could then see his boat being driven off in a westerly direction away from the

At San Remo another burglary occurred between 6am and 4.30pm on Wednesday, October 24. Unknown offender/s forced a side folding door open and entered the house at Thomas Grove. Offenders consumed a beer at the premises. Stolen items included sports shoes, DVD player, headphones, video machine, heater, cuff links, watch, bag, suitcase, cordless drill, tool case, and meat. At Bena Road, Korumburra overnight on October 24 and 25 a victim returned home to find a television, home theatre system, PlayStation 4, mobile phone and several other items stolen. Anyone with information about these incidents is encouraged to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

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Newhaven College celebrates Year 12s NEWHAVEN College’s Year 12 class of 2018 celebrated the completion of 13 years of school last Thursday.

accompanied by a $500 cash prize, was also awarded to Joel Bastwrous. Academic Awards were presented for outstanding achievement and Eliza Neal earned five of them It was the first time Prep to Year 12 students were in Biology, English Literature, Mathematical Methtogether on one campus to farewell the graduating ods, Physics and Psychology. College captain Aaron students. Fraser received three awards in English, Health and Students and their families enjoyed breakfast to- Human Development and Japanese, as did Ysabel gether before attending their final House assemblies Kershaw for Biology, Further Mathematics and Stuwhere every Year 12 student was honoured with a dio Arts. presentation of memories and a ‘personal reflection’ Two awards were won by Brittany Carlson for given by a fellow student, sibling or teacher to com- Drama and Psychology and Joel Bastwrous continmemorate their time at Newhaven. ued his amazingly successful day with awards for At the final assembly, Hayden Marshall received Accounting and Physical Education. a hero’s welcome from the audience in recognition Other Academic Award winners were: Olivia of his determination to return to school and complete Drazzi - Business Management; Ellie Pearce – Year 12 following a trampolining accident that ren- Chemistry; Paige Childs – Design Technology (Texdered him a quadriplegic. tiles); Mitchell Chisholm – English; Isabelle Knight College principal Gea Lovell presented the cov- – Environmental Science; Daniella Rosenzweig eted Principal’s Prize to Ellie Pearce, describing her – Food Studies; Sianan Price – Global Politics; Nias, “a humble, caring and giving student who gives cola Allen – Health and Human Development; Jorgie her time not only to the college but also to the wider Mae Thompson – Legal Studies; Will Vanderstaay – community. Mathematical Methods; Arabella Harrison – Further College Board chair Greg Price presented this Mathematics; Oscar Harry – Specialist Mathematics; year’s prestigious Papworth Prize to Joel Bastwrous. Tara Swan – Media; Tex Broadbear - Music PerforThe Australian Defence Force Long Tan Award mance; Olivia Peterson – Outdoor and Environmen-

tal Science; Bonny Dickie – Physical Education; Darren Jeffrey – Design Technology (Wood); Trent Worcester – Systems Engineering; TJ Sartori – VET Music and Kelsey King – Visual Communication and Design. Values awards were presented to two students from each house to Ingrid Nunn, Nathan Foote, Harrison Cumming, Olivia Drazzi, Alexandra Burke, Austin Timmins, Riley Coleman and Isabelle Knight. The major Sports Award was awarded to Harrison Cumming. Ingrid Nunn received three awards, those being Swimming, Cross Country and the South Eastern Independent Schools Association (SEISA) award for outstanding involvement, achievement, leadership and attitude in SEISA sporting and cultural competition. Athletics Awards were presented to Bridget

Lowe, Riley Coleman and Taylah Cook, Locke DeGaris won a Cross Country award and a Swimming Award went to Oscar Harry. The whole school formed a guard of honour and applauded the graduates, led by Hayden Marshall, as they departed their final assembly. Fifty white doves were released to represent the hopes and dreams the graduating Year 12s hold for their futures. `The celebrations continued in the evening at the Valedictory Dinner. College captains Tara Swan and Oscar Harry gave their final speeches and Simon Russell, Newhaven College School vice-captain and Sambell House captain from 1995, gave an inspirational address at the dinner. Simon has gone on to work extensively across all entertainment mediums for almost 25 years.

Awarded: Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell, presented the coveted Principal’s Prize to Ellie Pearce describing her as “a humble, caring and giving student and a great ambassador for Newhaven College”.Ellie is pictured with her proud parents Ric and Karen Pearce.

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Worthy winner: Joel Bastwrous received multiple awards to recognise his achievements throughout his entire time at Newhaven College. Joel is pictured with college board chair Greg Price, his father Said and sister Verena.

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Employers urged to look beyond disabilities EMPLOYERS discovered the benefits of hiring people with disabilities at a networking event in Leongatha last Wednesday.

Victoria’s Small Business Commissioner Judy O’Connell launched A Job for Everyone, a project that raises awareness of the advantages of hiring staff with disabilities. It’s a project of the National Disability Coordination Officer Program, for which Andrea EvansMcCall is the Gippsland coordinator. The networking event was organised by Ben Corcoran, who has completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in political science from Victoria University and is searching for work. Around 40 people enjoyed the evening at Lucinda Estate Winery, talking to disability service providers, other small businesspeople and chatting with the members of Yooralla’s catering team, who helped with the evening. Ms O’Connell told the audience, “Small businesses looking to employ someone with a disability should be looking at their abilities rather than their disabilities. “We’re trying to emphasise that employees with disabilities are loyal and more productive.” She said research indicates 87 percent of customers would rather buy from a business that employs

someone with a disability and told how employers are often deterred from employing someone with a disability because of the “unknown” factor. Ms O’Connell told of her own disability, having experienced a disease that left her paralysed for six weeks and spending six months learning to walk and talk again. She said people with disabilities have overcome hardship that has made them stronger people. Mr Corcoran has been looking for fulltime work since July and is often told he does not have the right experience or the job is not suitable for him. After attending Korumburra Secondary College and South Gippsland Specialist School, he attended university and is now involved with Koonwarra CFA and South Gippsland Shire Council’s rural access committee. “Never discourage someone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow,” he said. “If you invest in your staff, you are growing your business and that brings more profit to your business.” Terry Earl of TNT explosive printz at Wonthaggi told of his former role working with clients of the former disability service provider Moonya in Wonthaggi, as well as of his own experience with mental illness. “Employers need to understand that if you get the right match, you can provide an amazing opportunity

to someone that can change their lives,” he said. assists with such matters as disputes with other small Ms O’Connell said the Small Business Commis- businesses or government agencies, and advocating sioner advocates on behalf of small businesses and for prompt payment.

Grand launch: from left, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, National Disability Coordination Officer Program Gippsland coordinator Andrea Evans-McCall, event organiser Ben Corcoran, Victoria’s Small Business Commissioner Judy O’Connell, and event hosts Lucy and Andrew Gromotka of Lucinda Estate Winery, Leongatha at the launch of A Job for Everyone last Wednesday.

Council protects pets By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas

vironment. I’d also like to thank the volunteers who assist in the rehoming, rehousing and reuniting lost animals,” he said. BASS Coast Shire Council is looking afCr Michael Whelan said whilst council is doing ter local pets. what it can to protect local pets, owners must also do Council endorsed the Domestic Animal Manage- their part to ensure a safe environment. ment Plan 2017-2021 at its October meeting. “I support the plan but I have some concerns. The The plan was successful in its first year after be- bottom line is there’s no nuisance dogs and nuisance ing adopted in September 2017. cats, there’s irresponsible dog and cat owners, in my It outlines programs, services and strategies to view, and it’s a problem,” he said. train authorised officers, register and identify pets, “We’ve had some recent incidences in the Scenic maintain nuisance cats and dogs, handle dog attacks, Estate Conservation Reserve. People have had their monitor dangerous and restricted dog breeds and dogs roaring around there. It may get to the stage where monitor overpopulation. people will be told they can’t take their dogs there. Cr Geoff Ellis backed the document. “Now, that would be a real pity if that happens, Strutting their stuff: from left, members of Yooralla’s catering team, Lucy Hemphill, Mitch “The subsidised cat desexing program we run un- but these are the sort of clowns who have dogs and Price, Mycalie James, Daniel Anderson and Brodie James served guests at the launch of A der this policy offers an affordable way to get their have cats but don’t manage them. This is a serious animals desexed and reduce unwanted pets in the en- problem.” Job for Everyone in Leongatha last Wednesday.

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Teens dress fittingly for final school day THE final day of Year 12 for Mirboo North Secondary College students last Thursday started with a barbecue breakfast cooked and served by Year 12 staff.

The meal was followed by much signing of ‘redesigned’ school uniforms and a whole school as-

sembly in honour of this terrific bunch of students who have represented the school so well in their final year. Many parents attended and were invited to share morning tea with staff and students. The school community wishes Year 12 students all the best for their coming exams and the future.

Creative mind: Inverloch artist John Mutsaers in front of his work in progress, The Infinite Bird Cage.

Artist makes semi-finals By Brad Lester INVERLOCH artist John Mutsaers was a semi-finalist in the richest portrait prize in the southern hemisphere.

His oil painting of his son was among the 100 works to make the semi-finals of the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize from 1100 portraits entered from across Australia. He was hoping to make the final 30 but that was not to be this year. “I would have really loved to have made the final 30 because that means you get published in the final book and the exhibition goes around Australia and that’s valuable for me,” Mr Mutsaers said. First prize is $150,000 and is exhibited permanently as part of the Moran Arts Foundation Collection. Mr Mutsaers’ entry Michael-John depicted his son Michael-John Mutsaers on a tall canvas, 175cm high by one metre wide. Mr Mutsaers was a semi-finalist in the 2016 Doug Moran Portrait Prize with a portrait of his student and this year is the fourth time he has entered. His latest work depicts his son standing in a meadow with his shoes off, showing MichaelJohn as grounded and also his love of shoes. By looking down, the pose shows he’s reflective and that’s why family and friends turn to him for advice. “Painting my son Michael-John gave me the time and opportunity to spend more time with him, not only as artist and sitter, but also father and son,” Mr Mutsaers said. “Mike’s intelligence, humor and insightfulness simply emanate from him. He has travelled on a reflective journey through difficult times in his life, arriving here with profound confidence. “Like the painters in my Dutch heritage, I too like to paint narrative. I chose to place Mike barefoot in a lush green landscape to represent his new found grounding. He stands tall, feet firmly placed. I have endeavored to capture in Mike’s expression his strength and insightfulness.”

Farewell in style: from left, Claire, Maddi, Nichola, Amy, Ella, Rachael, Lydia, Charlie, Bonnie, Tahlia and Sebastian dressed to impress in ‘redesigned’ school uniforms at Mirboo North Secondary College’s Year 12s’ last day on Thursday.

Children discover new school GRAVE Five students from across South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires gained an insight into secondary school life at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Leongatha, last Thursday.

As part of the school’s transitional program, Mary MacKillop’s Discovery Day allowed primary school students to do activities in art, woodwork, food technology Artist’s perception: John Mutsaer’s entry and physical education. in the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, More than 190 students attended the day – a record for the Michael-John. Photo: Drift Media. school, according to principal David Leslie. The work is done in a realist impressionist “This is the first time students style. from Our Lady Star of the Sea “There are parts that are quite loose and there from Cowes were able to come up are parts that are a little bit tighter because they and see the school. We also had needed it,” Mr Mutsaers said. students from towns including The most important part of a painting, Mr Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Loch and Mutsaers said, is the narrative – what viewers Korumburra,” he said. read into it. “The event is hosted by Year “I’m quite happy for people to walk away with Eight students and other year levels have supported the classes and the wrong idea,” he said. The Doug Moran National Portrait Prize is undertaken tours for parents. “I think overall the Grade Five held at Juniper Hall, Sydney, New South Wales.

New learning: from left, Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College art teacher Laura Muranti was helping Loch Primary School student Rory Nettle, and Mary MacKillop student Georgia Burns helped Korumburra Primary School student Bailey Fowles during the Grade Five Discovery Day at the Leongatha school last Thursday. students are all having a pretty good day. We have tried to organise it so the students can take something home they have made during the day as well.”

The transition program is run by coordinator Jacinta Johnston who also assists newly enrolled Year Seven students to become comfortable with secondary school life.

Delicious destination for foodies GIPPSLAND is a mecca for artisans of food, beverage and produce cultivation, and a tantalising smorgasbord of these will be provided in the inaugural Harvest Fest 2018.

Inspirational presenter: see chef Trevor Perkins at the inaugural Harvest Fest 2018 at Lardner Park, near Warragul, on November 9-11.

Improve your culinary knowledge with the Harvest Fest Kitchen boasting demonstrations from top Gippsland chefs and butchers; delight the taste buds with diverse gourmet food options in the myriad of food stalls; and sample, purchase and learn more about the beautiful produce, beverages and products cultivated and grown locally in the farmers market. Harvest Fest is an exciting new boutique farming and lifestyle event held from November 9-11 at Lardner Park, near Warragul, and this initiative of Lardner Park and McPherson Media Group is set to draw patrons in excess of 20,000. The ever trendy nose to tail approach of cooking will be highlighted by West Gippsland chef Trevor Perkins, who is a feature chef in the Harvest Fest Kitchen. He is the chef-owner of Hogget Kitchen, a warm and inviting restaurant set in a beautiful rural location not far from Lardner Park, which provides “a very sharing and enjoyable dining experience eating produce grown on the farm”.

“At Harvest Fest we will be focusing on beef, lamb and pork (for the cooking demonstrations) and we will talk about the animal, how we process it and how we cook it, even the way it is broken down with that nose to tail approach,” Mr Perkins said. “It’s actually a lengthy process breaking the animal down, and with all the parts of the animal you can use it can take four to six weeks as we move through the different cuts, so it is great to give people insight into this.” Mr Perkins said West Gippsland had fantastic produce and he was looking forward to showcasing this through his demonstrations. “At Hogget Kitchen we change the menu every day prior to service so it is all completely seasonal,” he said. “Everything is grown and sourced locally so it really represents our region.” Mr Perkins will provide cooking demonstrations on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1pm. Other features of Harvest Fest include a learning series of lectures which are set to inform, entertain and excite; live entertainment, kids’ entertainment and more. Harvest Fest will be held November 9-11, at Lardner Park, Gippsland. For further information or to buy tickets online and save 16 percent, visit www.harvestfest. com.au

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Leongatha Secondary College Year 12s dismissed LEONGATHA Secondary College Year 12 students celebrated their final day last Thursday. The Year 12s marched down Ogilvy Street at 8.30am to the cheers and car horns of onlookers. Students blew horns, fired confetti and silly stream, while walking along with their makeshift cardboard bus. Celebration day costumes were varied and included Wonder Woman, Wayne from Wayne’s World, Donald Trump, Bob Marley and the Mario Brothers, with a little cheeky cross-dressing in the mix. Parents and guardians were invited to school for an assembly in the ECA Centre at 10am. Parents, staff and all Year 12s then attended a morning tea in the senior school centre. To finish off the year, a formal will be held at Group shot: the 2018 class of Year 12 from Leongatha Secondary College, on their final day last Thursday. Leongatha Memorial Hall on November 23.

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Teens clown around as classes wrap up SANTA ladies, Nintendo characters and even The Saddle Club girls joined in the festivities of Korumburra Secondary College’s Year 12s’ final day of school last Thursday.

Riding high: from left, dressed as characters from the equestrian themed books, The Saddle Club, were Renae Kirkham, Georgia Maskell and Jess Smart at Korumburra Secondary College Year 12s’ final day last Thursday.

The students came dressed as these and other characters for a fun-filled day that began with a bacon and egg breakfast cooked by teachers, before the students entertained the whole school at a special assembly by performing songs and dances. Jo Parsons, senior school coordinator, described the 32 Year 12 students as “a really nice bunch and they’re all really close to each other.” The students were the first group of Year 12s to Electronic fun: from left, Jayde Fox as Mario, gamer Sara Fleming and Belle Mann as Luigi were inspired by the Nintendo video games when access the senior school study space that opened they chose their outfits for Korumburra Secondary College’s Year 12s’ late last year. Late Wednesday, the students decorated the final day on Thursday. school grounds and interior with food wrap, rice, toilet paper and shredded paper, and the Year 11 room was particularly well adorned. As is school tradition, Year 11 students were left to tidy up the mess while the Year 12 students headed to Harkaway near Berwick to enjoy games of laser tag. The Year 12s’ exams start tomorrow (Wednesday) with the English exam.

Right, Festive theme: from left, injecting some Christmas spirit into Korumburra Secondary College’s Year 12s’ last day on Thursday were Tristan Halliday, Mitch Cester, Josh Hill and Lachie Snooks.

Left, TV inspiration: enjoying the fun at Korumburra Secondary College Year 12s’ last day on Thursday were Nick McKenzie (left) and Brad Monson, who came as characters from the television show, The Bachelor.

Country girl: Emma Honan took her hat off to the end of Year 12 classes at Korumburra Secondary College last Thursday.

Right, Acrobatic types: from left, Korumburra Secondary College Year 12s Maddy Bivolcheff, Molly Hopkins and Tiana Heylen were hard to miss during their final day of school last Thursday.

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Motorcyclists delight fans SOUTH Gippslanders turned out to admire a stream of motorcyclists passing through the region to the Phillip Island Grand Prix track last Thursday, during the annual Barry Sheene Tribute Ride. The ride started at Bairnsdale and headed to Morwell, before travelling to South Gippsland, in the lead up to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. People lined the streets of

Mirboo North and Leongatha, and Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School children waved flags they had decorated as they cheered the riders in Inverloch. The ride finished with a lap of the world famous Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. The event honours the late English motorcycle champion Barry Sheene who migrated to Australia in the late 1980s. He became the British 125cc champion aged just 20 and finished second in the World Championship for that class a year later. In 1976 he won five 500cc Grand Prix races, winning the world championship, a feat he repeated the following year with six victories. Following his retirement in 1984 after stints with Suzuki and Yamaha, Mr Sheene relocated to Australia. He later became involved in motorsport media and died of cancer in March 2003.

Right, Motorcycle fans: Drew Breen and son Ryder, 3, of Leongatha, enjoyed the thrill of watching the annual Barry Sheene Tribute Ride coming through Leongatha last Thursday.

On their way: motorcyclists take part in the Barry Sheene Tribute Ride in Leongatha last Thursday, enroute to Phillip Island.

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Long journey: motorcyclists Frank McLeod and Vanessa White from Sydney stopped to enjoy a coffee in Leongatha’s Lulu Café on Friday. Beginning their ride from Lakes Entrance on Friday, the pair was bound for Phillip Island to spend the weekend at the Moto GP.

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FOLLOWING the countback of votes from the general election in 2016, Rosemary Cousin has successfully been elected as a councillor for the Tarwin Valley Ward. I would like to officially congratulate Rosemary on her new position.

I expect Rosemary will help to govern this region well; ensuring everyone is heard and considered before appropriate decisions are made. Her dedication to the South Gippsland community is already evident and is encouraging to see. Rosemary’s pledge to bring calm and clear thinking to council is promising and this positive outlook is certainly appreciated. I am looking forward to working with Rosemary over the next two years in order to achieve great outcomes for the community. This week another countback will be taking place on Wednesday, October 31 from 4.30pm at the council chambers in Leongatha. This will fill the second vacancy for the Tarwin Valley Ward ensuring council will have full representation for our community. I’m looking forward to news of the second countback and who will be joining us for the remainder of our term. It is my hope that with a full

table, councillors can aim to work together in order to make effective decisions for our region. It is expected Rosemary will be sworn in on Wednesday, October 31 at 4pm with the second councillor-elect to be sworn in soon in order to take part in the Special Statutory Meeting of Council to elect the mayor and deputy mayor and the November council meeting. The first few months as a new councillor is daunting, there is plenty to learn about the role and all of council’s functions but I am sure both Rosemary and the second councillor-elect will rise to the challenge. Council is here to serve you, our community, and while I understand the unease and concern some members of the public will have at the moment I hope we can work together to prove ourselves. It’s a timely reminder of the necessity for us to reflect on the inappropriate behaviour that has occurred, and be mindful of the retiring councillors’ health and wellbeing, and how we can work to remedy the situation in which we find ourselves. At the end of the day we know the expectations of those around us and what we need to do in order to serve South Gippsland accordingly; our community demands it.

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? 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home ? Assorted shedding

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? 230 acres rolling to steep country ? 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom home ? Disused equipped herringbone dairy ? Assorted shedding ? Well-watered

$3,950 per acre

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Easy to run 52 acre lifestyle property T

HIS well set up 52 acre lifestyle grazing property is located just 10 minutes from Leongatha.

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The original weatherboard home comprises four bedrooms, updated open plan kitchen/dining and picturesque views from the living area. There is heaps of shedding including a large machinery shed, disused dairy with stockyards, hayshed, calf shed and more. The property is divided into seven paddocks with excellent fencing, quality pastures and extensive fertiliser history. A very reliable water supply comes from five dams, troughs and three tanks supplying water to the home. This is the perfect, easy to run lifestyle property for those wanting to get onto the land and enjoy country living. The property has been in the same family ownership for more than 65 years. Be quick. Inspection highly recommended.

1115 Wild Dog Valley Road Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800

$625,000

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Outstanding 336 Acre Dairy farm Magnificent Infrastructure including 2 x 3B/R B/V Homes 20 aside swing over Herringbone dairy Christopher stall gates & auto grain feeder 3 all weather central lane ways & 65 main paddocks Excellent water, 6 dams & semi-permanent creek with pump 300 capacity cow yard. 6200 litre vat. Currently milking 270 plus replacements.

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$239,000

47 BAIR ST, LEONGATHA 5662 2292 84 RIDGWAY, MIRBOO NORTH 5668 1660

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ELINDA is a historic South Gippsland dairy/grazing property and it is easy to see why this property has only ever been held by two families since settlement.

shed and pens for 80 calves, a new 60x30 foot hay shed, and assorted machinery, lockable and open storage shedding. There are four spring fed dams (electric and petrol pumps fitted by two), with solar power on a machinery shed for an electric pump. The property is divided into Located off a quiet country 51 paddocks and nine additional road, the driveway leads to the calf paddocks. There are excellent historic 1900 built homestead, tree shelter belts across the farm Melinda. and great fencing, electrified with The home is surrounded by good laneways. rich fertile pastures and views Two homes are located on the across the rolling hills to the town- property. ship of Leongatha and beyond all The main home, the original the way to Mount Oberon, Wil- homestead, Melinda, has been sons Promontory. updated to enjoy an open plan The property features approxi- kitchen, and there are dining and mately 327 acres, a 17 swing-over living areas with additional sepaherringbone dairy, 8200lt Packo rate formal lounge and study. Vat (four years old), a 40 tonne There are four bedrooms, a silo with mineral dispenser, a calf study, one bathroom, two toilets

and outdoor entertaining area. Take a step back in time when you enter the spacious hallway to the bedroom wing of the home, oozing character and appeal of a bygone era. This family home offers more than comfort. There are stories and opportunities in this beloved family home. The second home is a classic 1960s house withh an updated livingg area. This homee offers three bed-rooms, a bathroom m and separate livingg SEJ Real Estate room alongsidee Leongatha the spacious 1960ss kitchen. 5662 4033 There is addi-tional shedding forr storage and cars. This is a unique opportunity to purchase this historic family property, Melinda. Traditionally milking between 220 to 250 head and cutting 500 rolls of silage/hay, this 70 percent red soil, rolling South Gippsland property has everything in place to continue dairying or just as easily lends itself to grazing. For more information please contact Peter Bellingham or Irene Walker at SEJ Real Estate Leongatha. Inspections strictly by appointment only. See the website: www.peterbellingham.com.au

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• various large shedding, including maHE beautiful green hills of chinery shed, hay shed/s and calf shed; South Gippsland are best • 45 tonne silo with crush; known for being prime dairy coun• secure water storage; try and this highly productive 347 • underpass joining titles across Maracre farm in Mardan is certainly dan Road; and • sealed road frontage. the perfect model. Located less than 15 minutes drive from one of Victoria’s biggest milk factories in the town of Leongatha, this property is in the heart of an extremely reliable rainfall region (approximately 40 inch-plus annually) with a mix of productive soil types and mostly gently undulating topography. The property features: • 347 acres in three titles: 220, 107 and 20; • large four bedroom brick home; • 25 swing-over dairy with cup removers, stall gates, auto drafting, undercover vet check and 250 cow yard, and 10,000lt vat; • feed pad;

Laneways are first class and there is excellent fencing to approximately 43 paddocks of premium standard pastures which have been oversown, regularly fertilised and soil tested at three year intervals. Inspections strictly by appointment. Call today to arrange an inspection.

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FRIDAY NOV 9 1PM AT KERNOT HALL

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

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47 BAIR ST, LEONGATHA 5662 2292

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STONY CREEK

Avondale - an outstanding 336 acre dairy farm H

• three large four bay hay/machinery sheds; ERE is your opportunity to purchase • a four bay calf shed, fitted with auto grain an outstanding 336.3 acre dairy farm feeders; and in three titles that has been in the same • 110,000 litre water tank for calf feeder. family ownership for 100 years. Residence one includes three bedrooms, all with

The infrastructure on this magnificent property is extensive and consists of: • two brick veneer residences; • 65 main milking paddocks; • outstanding water supply by way of six dams and a semi-permanent creek fitted with a pump; • three main central, all weather gravel laneways with additional laneways branching off; • currently milking 270 cows and calving approximately 250 to 300 cows per year; • excellent, semi organic fertiliser history; • 20 swing-over herringbone dairy with automatic easy start cup removers; • Christopher stall gates in dairy with auto grain feeder; • soft flooring in milking area; • 300 capacity cow yard fitted with a sprinkler system for cows and four yard blasters; • AI race with auto drafting Mistro system; • 6200 litre milk vat; • additional disused dairy for storage; • three grain silos (one by 35 tonne and two by nine tonne); • 7kw solar system for sheds;

2225 South Gippsland Highway Landmark Harcourts Leongatha 5662 2292

$9300 p/a

built-in robes; a large bungalow with reverse cycle air-conditioning, a renovated kitchen with electric cooking appliances, one bathroom with bath, shower and two toilets, a large double lock up car garage with auto doors and an additional carport, three water tanks and a 4kw solar system. Residence two includes three bedrooms and study, one bathroom, two toilets and a kitchen renovated approximately seven years ago.

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101 PARR STREET, LEONGATHA

UNIT 3/42 OGILVY STREET, LEONGATHA

17 CARR AVENUE, LEONGATHA

• Neat 3 bedroom brick home • Open plan living, U/C outdoor area • Secure yard, garden shed, solar power system

• 3 bedrooms + study, 3 car garage • Open plan family/dining, formal lounge • Nth facing U/C outdoor area, landscaped gardens

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24 BRUMLEY STREET, LEONGATHA

21 MILLER STREET, DUMBALK

17 LAURA GROVE, LEONGATHA

5200 STRZELECKI HWY, LEONGATHA

• 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom classic family home • Enormous covered outdoor entertaining area • Great location, easy walk to schools & CBD

• 2 bedroom home with rural views • Peaceful location in the hamlet of Dumbalk • Less than 15 mins from Leongatha

• Perfect family home on large block • 3 bedroom + study, full ensuite and WIR • Outdoor entertaining area, fully landscaped

• 4 bedroom home on 2.6 acres • 3 bay open shed plus workshop • Located on the edge of town

$259,000

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Dunbar Farm presents so many options

Hazelwood Road

UNBAR Farm offers a unique opportunity to purchase a large scale grazing property with future land bank potential.

Elders Rural Services Leongatha 5662 3523

Situated on the edge of the thriving regional township of Traralgon and with excellent road frontage, Dunbar Farm is ideally suited to cattle and/or sheep fattening/breeding or cropping. In five titles (nine crown allotments), Dunbar Farm has an excellent balance of rich fertile river flats with the remainder being gently undulating to undulating higher country. Water security is now one of the most important factors in agriculture, Dunbar Farm has a reliable 28 inch annual rainfall. Town water, access to the permanent Traralgon Creek and dams provide water security for this property. Dunbar Farm is well fenced into 26 paddocks, a central laneway and two sets of stockyards provides for excellent pasture rotation and stock management. Historical shedding with power plus

For sale by tender

M508537

972 acres/394 hectares

established English trees surround a perfect home site which gives intending purchasers seeking a rural lifestyle options to build their own home. The iconic Dunbar Farm has been in the same family ownership for well over 100 years and is regarded as one of the most significant rural holdings in the Latrobe Valley region. The Traralgon township, which enjoys direct train services to Melbourne, is one of Victoria’s most rapidly growing regional centres. Dunbar Farm offers astute rural investors a historic larger scale rural holding, with possible land bank potential. Traralgon business centre is 1.5km away and Melbourne CBD is within two hours. For sale by tender, closing November 16. Elders Rural Services is selling this property in conjunction with Ross Johnson Real Estate. Contact Don Olden of Elders Rural Services on 0417 805 312 or Ross Johnson of Ross Johnson Real Estate on 0428 100 448. Web ID: 19760601.

Under instructions from the Agents for Mortgagee in Possession and Receivers

AUCTION “JACQUES”

91 Dermody Road Stratford. • Approximately 31 hectares (77 acres) in 1 parcel and comprising 1 Title • Substantial four-bedroom brick home, two bathrooms, two living zones, and 2 car carport • Machinery/hay shed, lock up workshop/garage, old barn/wool shed and train carriage • Fenced into approximately 6 paddocks with established shade trees, good cattle yards • Rainwater catchment, and “Blackall Creek” servicing house and stock and domestic supply • Multiple rainwater tanks servicing the house and other tanks servicing stock water

Inspection times: • Friday the 2nd of November 2018 1:00pm-3:00pm • Thursday the 8th of November 2018 1:00pm-3:00pm • Friday the 16th of November 2018 1:00pm-3:00pm

Auction: Thursday the 22nd of November 2018 at 1pm on site. Light refreshments will be available from the Lions Club upon a gold coin donation.

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

“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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Pilots fulfil air race goal By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas SHEER determination and a positive spirit ensured two local pilots made it to Broome in the 2018 Australian Outback Air Race recently.

Boorool’s Jacqueline Milroy and Gabby Harris were up against the odds from the start, but were more than willing to do whatever it took to win the race. As a result, they each came back with three silver medals; one for finishing the race, one for airmanship and one for persistence and determination. They were entered under the team name Osprey Aviation. High winds delayed their first flight out of the Leongatha Aerodrome to Brisbane. Their decision to begin the race a day behind earned them the airmanship medal for making the safest decision to postpone take off. They caught up with the race in Longreach, flying in a 1969 Piper Colt. They received the persistence and determination medal when their plane ran into trouble. This medal was awarded because they never gave up. Jacqueline and Gabby had to land in Moree to refuel. “We were in a light plane with limited fuel and limited endurance,” Jacqueline said. “The people in Moree were fantastic. We all told stories about the Royal Flying Doctor Service and they offered to donate the fuel to us. We are so thankful to them.” All proceeds from the Australian Outback Air Race was donated to the Royal Flying Doctor

Service. Jacqueline and Gabby raised $6000 between them, contributing to a total of more than $1.5 million. “It’s a good cause. The Royal Flying Doctor Service is essential,” Jacqueline said. Jacqueline – who is originally from Karratha – is grateful to the Royal Flying Doctor Service for saving her granddaughter’s life. Her granddaughter had to be flown from Karratha to Perth, where she was in intensive care for several days. “I saw the air race in a magazine and it was my way of giving back to the Royal Flying Doctor Service,” she said. The challenge of the race, the likeminded people and the incredible scenery were other motivations for both Jacqueline and Gabby. “As we flew over the Great Australian Bight we saw whales everywhere. We flew over barren territory and rocky terrain. It’s amazing,” Gabby said. Northerly head winds, smoke from early bushfires and cloud cover were some of the challenges the pair faced. Ultimately, the pair was thrilled to make it to Broome and earn their third medal for completing the race. Jacqueline has been a flight instructor for 15 years and currently works for Woorayl Air Services. Previously, she was a flight instructor at a flight school in Latrobe Valley and moved to Boorool from Trafalgar two years ago. Learning to fly has taken Jacqueline far and wide, and earned her an Amelia Earhart Scholarship in America for her spin recovery course. She has also competed in aviation in Germany and New Zealand. “It has literally broadened my horizons,” she

Medal recipients: Boorool’s Jacqueline Milroy and Inverloch’s Gabby Harris received three medals after the 2018 Australian Outback Air Race for finishing the race, airmanship, and persistence and determination. said. Gabby has been flying since 2013; Jacqueline was her instructor at Tooradin. She is a solo flight away from endorsement. Both Jacqueline and Gabby are members of the Australian Women Pilots Association. The association offers great scholarships for many networking opportunities.

Those who have trained with the association have gone on to careers in aviation, working for Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Airlines. Social flying activities are also offered. “I would encourage women to get involved with the association. It’s extremely worthwhile, particularly for young girls wanting a career in aviation. The opportunities are vast,” Gabby said.

Craig Harper inspires school community AS part of its extended mental health week activities, Mary MacKillop College welcomed one of Australia’s leading presenters, Craig Harper, to its school last week.

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. • This story has been reprinted due to an error in the story last edition.

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 Made it: Jacqueline Milroy of Boorool and Gabby Harris of Inverloch were excited to arrive times to grow as a person. in Broome – the finish line for the 2018 Australian Outback Air Race. 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 Cr Pamela Rothfield members learned how you can live your best life and support your children, friends and family to live their THE excitement is building as we head Annual Concert. This is a much anticipated event on best life. the Wonthaggi social calendar and given this band is into the final days of our Phillip Island the Australian champion in its division, I understand Mr Harper spoke about elements of changes and 150th celebrations. why so many from our community look forward to aligning different kinds of life - physical, emotional This weekend sees the action ramp up once again, their concert every year. this time with the Community Street Parade, which Last week we held our last citizenship ceremony includes a variety of floats created by local organisa- for the year and welcomed eight new citizens in an tions and groups. intimate and memorable ceremony. This is always The street parade start at the Cowes Cultural a favourite for me, as there is so much happiness Centre on Saturday, November 3 at 11am and heads from all of the participants. It was, however, a bitter down Thompson Avenue to the Jetty Triangle, where sweet occasion for me, as it was the last ceremony the festivities continue in the form of a Community I will preside over as mayor and it has been such a Afternoon – with music, activities, food and market privilege and a pleasure to be a part of these special stalls for all to enjoy. occasions. The following weekend the finale for the year Also last week, we convened a roundtable discustakes place, with the Phillip Island and District His- sion on tertiary education and how to progress this torical Society and Genealogical Society of Phillip very important advocacy priority in our shire. At the Island producing the ballot re-enactment on Sat- roundtable we had representatives from the educaurday, November 10 at 2pm at the Cowes Cultural tion sector, local secondary colleges, government Centre, supported by many descendants of the origi- agencies, major employers and recent school leavers nal pioneer families. as well as the CEO of the Country Universities CenThat same evening, the Grand Finale Gala Dinner tre (CUC) in Cooma NSW, Duncan Taylor. at the GP Pavilion at the track starts at 6.30pm. TickDuncan provided an update on how they estabets are still available, just search for ‘Phillip Island’ lished the CUC model, which has been an outstandand look for ‘150th Gala Dinner’ at www.eventbrite. ing success, and may be able to be replicated in Bass com.au Coast. This coming weekend I am also looking forward I will be joining council’s CEO and our advocacy to the Artists’ Society of Phillip Island’s Annual Cup team in further meetings with the State Government Weekend Art Show. Featuring incredibly talented this week as we endeavour to garner support for a artists working in a range of different mediums, I tertiary option for our community, prior to the state can’t wait to see what delights will be on show. election. Leading speaker: welcoming Craig Harper, middle, as a guest presenter were Mary Talking about talented artists, last week I was Good luck to all those having a wager next MacKillop College deputy principal wellbeing and organisation Kieran O’Dwyer and lucky enough to attend the Wonthaggi Citizen’s Band Tuesday! student counsellor Mel Licciardi.

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Hospital in the home celebrates first birthday BASS Coast Health’s (BCH) Hospital in the Home (HITH) service recently celebrated its first year of providing acute health care to people in their own homes across Bass Coast Shire - and the good news is the program continues to go from strength to strength.

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Garlic festival seeks stalls keen to grow garlic in their own backyard or commercially, and also attracts families for its wide variety of interests and family fun. The popular celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, live music and interesting educational talks on growing and using garlic will return of course. That is the word from festival chairman David Watch out this year for talks on creating and using black garlic! Jones. “We’re also inviting cafes and restaurants in “We’re delighted to have keen interest already from former stallholders wanting to return, but we’d neighbouring towns across South Gippsland to hold love to also have new products for our patrons to special dinners featuring local produce that weekend,” Mr Jones said. try,” he said. “We will happily promote them on the festival “The festival has attracted more than 7000 visitors each year since its inception in 2016 and has website and in the media to encourage visitors to firmly established a reputation for quality produce make a weekend escape from the city and explore all that South Gippsland has to offer. It’s an iconic and amazing value added products. “We’re also keen to support makers of allied South Gippsland festival now, not just a Meeniyan food/homeware products to take a stall – these could festival.” If you are interested in having a stall, information be artisanal wooden breadboards, ceramic bowls, aprons, tea towels or table linen – anything that aids and application forms are available on www.meeniyangarlicfestival.com.au. Stall confirmations will be and enhances the enjoyment of quality food.” The festival draws sophisticated foodies, people offered in the next few weeks, so don’t delay!

GIPPSLAND is exploding with outstanding new food enterprises that could benefit from exposure at the Meeniyan Garlic Festival on Saturday, February 16.

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

Meeniyan Open Garden Day with a lunar influence THE Meeniyan Progress Association is presenting its’ annual open garden day on Saturday, November 3 which will feature four large local gardens, plus Gardening by the Moon specialist and astrologer Kerry Galea.

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the rear of the house has low natives in a large granite rockery that overlooks a dam. Meeniyan has interesting shopping and fabulous eateries to suit everyone. Tickets and maps will be available at the Meeniyan Hall Foyer on the day from 9am to 3pm. Entry is $10 per adult with all proceeds going to the Meeniyan Progress Association. For more, call Peter Twigg on 0457 221 438.

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Centre gets outdoor revamp OUTDOOR tea parties at the Bass Coast Children’s Centre at Wonthaggi will be made in style thanks to generous donations from the Inverloch Men’s Shed and a Wonthaggi hardware store.

tribute to the centre, which is not for profit. “We work out the hours and they donate a fee to cover some of the materials. It took about five volunteers and 30 hours to put them together,” he said. “It’s not as simple as knocking them up. You The donation of wooden garden beds, veg- want to make sure they will last. These bench etable and herb seedlings as well as soil, is al- seats are just some of the things the shed loves ready bearing greens which are snaffled up by to do to help in the community.” the children who can’t wait until harvest, according to centre educator Karen CastledineBriggs. “The donations of garden beds have been New furniture: back, from left, Inverloch used in our garden program which helps pro- Men’s Shed volunteers John Chin and John mote healthy eating,” she said. Flett, Maria McDonald, Etta and childcare “The outdoor bench seats are wooden and educator Karen Castledine-Briggs and front, are in line with our focus on sustainable toys and furniture. That’s where the men’s shed vol- from left, Elky, educator Bec Adams, Nova, William, Xavier and Asher enjoying their unteers’ work has been so valuable.” Men’s shed president Julian Sellers said the new furniture at Bass Coast Children’s Censhed’s volunteers jumped at the chance to con- tre at Wonthaggi last Wednesday.

Demanding rights: Leongatha Community House ran its first open meeting for unemployed workers rights recently. Some in attendance were, from left, social work student Ignacio Rodriguez, Leongatha Community House volunteer Diane Sheedy and supporter and coOpen house: Kathy Munday of Inverloch relaxes in her backyard which will be one of convener of the Wonthaggi Branch of the Australian Unemployed Workers Union (AUWU) seven gardens open to the public as part of the Inverloch Uniting Church’s open gardens on Jessica Harrison and Richard Kentwell. Saturday, November 10.

Gardens to delight Inverloch Uniting Church is hosting the showTHE best of Inverloch’s gardens will be open to the public to enjoy on Saturday, case of seven gardens, from small yards to many other styles. November 10. Among the gardeners taking part is Kathy

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Munday, whose one year old garden shows what people can do with limited space. Her backyard features three bird’s nest ferns mixed with natives such as grevilleas and bottlebrushes. Visitors will walk through a Japanese gate into the rear yard, with the path lined by a border of Bacopa Snowtopia and stunning standard daisies. “I’ve always loved gardening. It’s restful and peaceful, and I talk to my plants to make them grow,” she quipped. The event will be held from 10am to 4pm, with a map available at Inverloch Uniting Church in Williams Street, opposite the post office. Entry is $10 per person and refreshments will be available for $2 extra. A plant sale will also be at the church.

Fighting for unemployed rights By Michael Sidors LEONGATHA Community House welcomed concerned individuals and representatives fighting for unemployed workers’ rights recently.

The first meeting attracted eight people from the region and was inspired after many people were shocked to learn Bass Coast Shire Council did not provide discounts for hard rubbish collection to Newstart payment recipients. Founded in 2014 with about 7000 members nationally, the Australian Unemployed Workers Union (AUWU) is a national volunteer organisation dedicated to protecting the rights and dignity of unemployed workers and pensioners, with branches

Milpara Community House news Would you like to make your own needle ORANGE flowers and orange hands are felted decoration for Christmas? Then join our on our craft list this week. We are again workshop on Saturday, November 10. inviting people to come along on TuesApply First Aid and CPR this term it will be on day afternoon, October 30, to help work Saturday, November 17. on the Orange the World project. The Office Essentials computer class this term

WILLOW Jessie Matthews-Cantwell was born at Sunshine Hospital on September 19 to Steven Cantwell and Annalise Matthews of Sunshine. Steven is formerly of Dumbalk and Annalise is formerly of Korumburra.

Wills and Power Attorney are important, and so too is advanced care planning and understanding the different models of retirement/aged care accommodation. We have another free information session by solicitor Ian Symond coming up on Wednesday, October 31 that will cover these topics and provide you the opportunity to ask questions. If you would like to get your accreditation in Traffic Management and Traffic Control, let us know. We had a course scheduled for Thursday, November 1 but pending numbers may be able to reschedule for a later date.

is Monday and Wednesday mornings over a three week period, commencing on November 19. It will extend your knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suit with an overview. The focus this term is on Excel and Publisher. Prerequisite for this course is good basic computer skills. We are also taking enrolments for Food Safety Training Basic and Supervisors, Construction Induction and Responsible Service of Alcohol coming up this term. For bookings and information, please call our friendly staff at Milpara on 5655 2524.

in all states, territories and regional areas. Nationally, an unemployed, single person with no children can receive a maximum of $550.20 per fortnight and is required to apply for 20 jobs per fortnight, or else face penalties from their local Job Active Network employment service provider. The national unemployment rate as of September is 5.2 percent according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). However, the AUWU note statistics differ within regions. As of June, the South Gippsland Shire unemployment rate was about 4.28 percent whereas Bass Coast Shire was about seven percent. The rate for regional Victoria is about 5.3 percent. “What we don’t usually hear is that about 17 people are competing for every job vacancy in Australia. Also, unemployment figures may not include people who are under employed, people working part time or people volunteering,” coconvener of the Wonthaggi AUWU, Jessica Harrison said. “We’re also very concerned about the so-called ‘robo debts’ that have been occurring for the past 20 years, where automated payment cancellations are more often than not never reviewed by a human. The AUWU disagrees with job agency abuses such as unfair job plans, denying rights to reasonable excuses and forcing people into unsuitable work. “Many of the local Job Active Network employees do not realise that our regional area is defined as a ‘small area labour market’ according to the ABS, meaning it is sometimes very difficult to apply for the required 20 jobs per fortnight.” Ms Harrison welcomes all concerned people to attend monthly meetings at the Wonthaggi branch of the AUWU, on the first Monday of the month. Meetings are held at the Harvest Centre Community Garden, behind Mitchell House, 6 Murray Street, Wonthaggi. To find out more about the AUWU see www.unemployedworkersunion.com.

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MRC maximise farmers’ returns

THE team at Manks Rural Contractors (MRC) is meeting regularly with clients who are enjoying an ideal silage season so far.

Some late spring rain will mean we’ll carry on to a bumper hay and crop season, crucial for farmers given the likely costs of importing feed due to the drought elsewhere. MMRC has four decades of experience in agricultural contracting in South Gippsland. The team knows the conditions and the terrain, and has the equipment to ensure a quality end product and service. The business was started by Malcolm Manks and it has continued to grow with the addition of his two sons, Shane and Matthew, and staff. “All staff have vast and wide range of experience,” Malcolm said. “Shane completed an agricultural science degree at Dookie College and is an agronomist which adds to the expertise and services we offer. “He also has 18 years’ hands on experience in Expert team: the experienced staff at Manks Rural Contractors are ready to help farmers agri-industry running the crop and pasture cultimake the most of the silage and hay seasons. vation side of the business.” State of the art equipment puts MRC at the cutting edge. The business is continually upgrading to ensure the latest and best machinery and technology is on the job. MRC purchases most of its equipment from WITH THE JOHN DEERE Chapman Machinery in Leongatha who also pro-

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vides immediate on-farm service and repairs if required. “One thing many contractors don’t have is tandem axle balers with high flotation tyres,” Malcolm said. “It leaves minimal paddock damage and compaction to soil.” MRC has six tractors ranging up to 240 horsepower and always runs two or three balers on jobs to ensure constant productivity. The team at MRC offers the complete range of services from mowing and wrapping to transport. “We knife all silage which leaves 10 to 15 percent more dry matter in each roll,” Shane said. “We also inoculate all silage with Sil-All 4x4 which is a premium product. “It has a dual mode of action that contains specific enzymes and bacteria to provide superior fermentation.” MRC is looking to grow its already established client base which stretches from Cardinia through to Leongatha. The MRC service includes regular monitoring of crop stages and liaising with farmers on a weekly or fortnightly basis to ensure cropping at the most opportune time. They pride themselves on offering a personalised service and extensive and professional knowledge in hay, silage and pasture management, so to book an inspection with Malcolm, Shane and the crew, see the advertisement on this page.

This is also the best stage of growth for grazing in spring. So long as pasture is at or only slightly past grazing height, and harvested in good weather conditions, milk production will be only marginally less than if the same pasture had been grazed by the cows. GippsDairy said the wilting rate of the mown pasture has a big impact on silage quality and the wilting rate is affected by the time of day the pasture is cut.

so that mown material is not left unharvested for lengthy periods; reduce wilting periods for forages, such as legumes and young, leafy plants; delaying mowing until mid to late afternoon to reduce the risk of over drying the forage during hot, dry and windy weather; and staggering mowing and narrowing the swath width if there is a real risk of over drying. Information from the GippsDairy fact sheet, Quality Pasture Silage.

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Gendore backs clients all the way WITH the silage season here and hay season approaching, the team at Gendore Tractors and Machinery is geared up to help get you through the ‘silly season’ this year. With branches located at Tooradin, Warragul and Leongatha and servicing all areas in between, from the Mornington Peninsula to as far east as Orbost, the team at Gendore is never too far away to help, whether it be a pre-season service on your baler, new valves and diaphragms in your spray unit, or a quote on a new tractor or machinery. Gendore is proudly the sole agent for all New Holland tractors, construction equipment and hay equipment for all of Gippsland, and this year is celebrating its 70th year of association with the New Holland brand. Gendore also offers a large range of farm machinery to suit your needs, with brands like Kverneland-Taarup, Pottinger, McHale, Hustler

Equipment, Hardi, Berti, BA Pumps and Sprayers, and Vicon, just to name a few. Also, in order to help farmers find the right machine for the right application, Gendore imports a wide range of farm machinery from all over the world with brands such as Alpego Cultivation Equipment, Gamberini Spreaders, Keltec Bale Shears, HW Maxi Scrappers, Fleming Implements and also the recently acquired Taege Seed Drills from New Zealand. Gendore is giving existing clientele and also new customers the chance to receive a demonstration of the New Holland T7 190 AutoCommand tractor connected to the New Holland RB150 Crop Cutter round baler. This particular tractor and baler is available for on farm demonstrations (terms and conditions apply) for the coming hay and silage season. If you are in the market, whether it be this year or down the track, for a new tractor or baler, please contact the team at Gendore Tractors and Machinery Leongatha on 5662 4044.

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Hay season sorted with Angels Run Ag Contracting

ANGELS Run Ag Contracting is dedicated to taking the stress out of the busy hay season.

Owned and operated by Koonwarra’s 23 year old Matt Roberts for the last six years, the business has built up an excellent reputation and a well established clientele base. Specialising in hay contracting, Matt offers small square baling and round baling as of this Baling: Jack Thorson of Jack Thorson Hay Contracting is pictured with grandson Tyler year. Hocken. Tyler hitched a ride in the John Deere 6145R Power Tech and the 990 Round Baler His services include cutting, raking, baling and he will help to while Mr Thorson was working in a paddock in Meeniyan. organise wrap on request. Angels Run Ag Contracting is a family business. Matt works alongside his brother Brad Roberts, with his mother Maria Roberts and aunt Ann Roberts, who help get the equipment ready, and do the accounts and office work. Honest and hard working, Matt is willing to go as far as Inverloch JACK Thorson Hay Contracting boasts at about eight to 10 bales per hectare, and is obvi- and Foster – and out towards Bena weather dependent. Following ‘lock up’ or the – for customers. about 38 years’ experience producing ously “I’m reliable and I am willremoval of cattle, grass should be fed proper fertilisquality silage around the Meeniyan and ers and left with a month of growth,” Mr Thorson ing to look after people. I am here to help smaller farms thrive,” he Leongatha regions. said. Being a Meeniyan local all his life and growing “I’ve seen a lot of changes throughout my 38 said. “I offer competitive rates and up on a dairy farm, Mr Thorson possesses intricate, years in the industry. Thirty years ago, we were prodetailed knowledge of the local land but stresses he ducing about 20-30 bales per hour whereas nowa- I recently upgraded to net wrap to can service areas including Fish Creek, Tarwin Low- days it’s up to about 50-70. I’d love to see a baler that meet local demand.” Nine out of 10 customers have er, Mirboo North and Foster. spits out the bale without having to stop!” His tractors and balers of choice remain John Jack Thorson Hay Contracting has the experience come back for repeat seasons. “Matt knows what he is doDeere, celebrating 100 years of business production to attend to all your silage needs, including smaller ing, and will provide advice and this year. Out on the paddocks he uses the John Deere square bales where required. 6145R Power Tech and the 990 Round Baler. Contact Mr Thorson today for all your hay con- assistance. He is persistent and will not let his customers down,” “To achieve good silage yields, you are looking tracting work on 0418 356 016.

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Family business: Matt and Brad Roberts of Koonwarra offer hay contracting services through their business Angels Run Ag Contracting. Maria said. “He has strong family support and we are a family of positive thinkers.” Over the years, Matt has also proven to be incredibly community minded. He has volunteered with the CFA and Need for Feed, helping those who have suffered through drought and bushfires. The business was a long term dream for Matt and he strived to bring it to fruition. His love of machines and life

on the land drove him to his career. He moved onto the farm with Ann and has never looked back. Maria is incredibly proud of the dedication and effort her sons offer their clients. “I am so proud of them working together to make a difference in their community,” she said. “This (business) is a dream for Matt and I am proud to see him live it with such compassion.” If you are looking for a local hay contractor, contact Matt Roberts on 0400 532 429.

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Exciting time for Chapmans and AGCO THE purchase by AGCO 12 months ago of the Lely and Welger baler brands has strengthened Chapman Machinery Service in the local market for agricultural machinery.

Chapmans, in Leongatha, is the local seller of AGCO products including Massey Ferguson, Valtra, Fendt and Iseki and can now add these new brands to its stable. According to dealer principal Mark Chapman, the transfer to Lely is in the transitional phase. Lely sales can be made right now and parts purchased. The service side will come on board in the coming months and is currently being shared with another dealer. Lely sells a comprehensive range of hay tools including bale wrappers, mowers and silage wagons while the Welger brand balers are a popular seller. To explain all the changes and new products, Chapmans will soon be holding a farmer’s information night at its Yarragon Road, Leongatha premises. So keep the date Thursday, December 6 free for this event. Mr Chapman said he was delighted to be in the best district in Australia at the moment. “It’s been phenomenal around here this year, a truly great place to farm. When you look at how others areas have suffered, we can count ourselves very lucky and I’m sure our farmers really appreciate that,” Mr Chapman said. “You only have to drive west past Kooweerup and east from Yarram and you see how much the countryside changes and dries off.” Chapmans has enjoyed a really good pre-season for hay and silage equipment. “With last year’s fodder stocks being pretty exhausted, farmers are really looking to this season to getting it away and filling their sheds and

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Evans leads the way SINCE 1970, Evans Petroleum of Leongatha has lead the petroleum industry throughout Gippsland, proudly supporting the agricultural, commercial farming and retail sectors.

With a workforce of more than 115 staff operating 21 tankers, Evans deliver large, bulk fuel deliveries throughout much of Victoria. Additionally, it is an authorised BP and Castrol supplier. A recent addition to its product line-up in the past five years is Adblue, available at Evans in 200 litre drums or 10 litre packs, with bulk orders coming soon. Adblue is a diesel exhaust fluid used in modern trucks that have a selective catalytic reduction system. Used with manufacturers’ requirements and a catalytic converter, emissions are reduced. Sales manager John Schelling said the industry has changed over the years. “Our tanker fleets have onboard computer systems nowadays that streamline operation and al-

low for more accurate invoicing out in the field, reducing the need for the older type of docket dispatch systems,” Mr Schelling said. “Evans Petroleum Leongatha loves to ‘give a little to a lot’. We proudly support the agricultural sector and many local community initiatives, in particular Lardner Park events and AFL Gippsland. “We donate generously to local pony clubs and netball, to name a few. We pride ourselves on genuine customer service and are proud of our competitive price model.” Speaking of buying power, Evans sold one hundred million litres of fuel in 2015, resulting in Evans Petroleum director Stuart Evans receiving a surprise visit from BP distributer business manager Ben Finklestein. “This is a fantastic milestone that could not be achieved without the assistance of the dedicated staff of our fuel sites, depots and delivery drivers. None of this could have been possible without our loyal customers and account holders whom we appreciate their patronage and support,” Mr Evans said.

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Part of the furniture By Tony Giles AFTER almost 50 years at the local John Deere dealership, Ron Davison is still very much part of the day to day running of the Leongatha South based business.

In the time Ron has been at the business it has morphed from Meeniyan Tractor Service, then Windmill Ag and finally Cervus Equipment, based on the highway at Leongatha South. Little did Ron know then that after answering an advert in The Star titled “Lad required for workshop” which was published on February 10, 1970, that he Never forgotten: Ron Davison has already left his mark on the John Deere dealership over would still be involved in the same business more than 48 years later. the years and even has the boardroom named after him. “I went in for the job interview with Noel and Warren Rich on the Wednesday (February 12, 1970) and they said, ‘When do you want to start?’” Mr Davison recalls. “So we decided Friday was the starting date. Sporting a long mullet, the Rich brothers said all I needed to do was get a haircut. I never got that haircut but I started the job and have been there ever since. “My mates used to say to me at the time, ‘What is a John Deere?’ which is quite funny when you realise how much of an icon that tractor is today.” Ron has seen a lot of changes over the years, from the days when he serviced all the highly mechanical tractors until today where he has an intimate knowledge of the technological advances in tractors. He remembers well the mid-1970s when things got really tough. “One of the bosses, Noel Rich, said to me, ‘Ron, times are tough and we have to make some changes’. To my surprise Noel wasn’t about to lay me off. Instead he said to me he was going to get a job in Melbourne and would like me to run the whole shop. So that’s Great line-up: replicating one of the staff line-up shots from the 1980s are some of the what I did until things started to improve again in the current Cervus Equipment team, from left, branch manager Joe Messina, ‘all-rounder’ Ron late 1970s and then we rebuilt the shop in Meeniyan. It had another extension some years later.” Davison, spare parts manager Tony LePage and service manager Michael Watson pictured He is now involved in Integrated Solutions tech-

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nical support, looking after the John Deere tractors’ auto track self-steer, and provides internal support for the workshop and sales team, and on-farm technical support for the customers. “I spent a lot of my years on the service call-out roster getting under tractors at all hours but I don’t do that anymore,” he said. Almost every decade of his service has been celebrated. The 10 years was celebrated with a party at Warren Rich’s house and the 20 year anniversary saw an even bigger event at the MDU footy rooms which was talked about for years later. The 30 year mark saw a celebration in Melbourne at a company event where Ron received a 30 year plaque and was surprised with a Footscray Bulldogs Football jumper. “Somehow the 40 year anniversary came and went, but if I’m here for the 50th in two years’ time I imagine that there’ll be something happening,” he said. Ron said at this stage he felt his time “wasn’t quite up” yet, a sentiment supported by branch manager Joe Messina. “Ron is very much valued by all of us here and the knowledge he has gained over 48 years obviously can’t be replicated easily. If Ron was a computer I would plug a USB in and extract the knowledge gained so we could retain this for the future,” Joe said. The new complex at Leongatha South was officially opened in September 2011. Then dealer principal at Windmill Ag, Jason Henry, decided Ron was so important to the company he named the boardroom the “Ron Davison” boardroom. “As long as I feel I am still of value to the company I will stay. When the time comes I think I’ll know,” Ron said. Ron says the secret to staying in one spot for this long is simple - he just loves what he does. When the 50 years of service comes along in 2020 you can expect one big party!

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Farming Insight

Eyeing off the lots: buyers came from Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Changes afoot: Dennis Ginn looks back on a terrific sale last Monday, October 22 with Queensland to snap up one of the 370 Yancowinna Angus lots. plans immediately in place for establishing a commercial beef operation.

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for sale. The cattle’s preparation was exceptional for the auction. “The conditions around South Gippsland properties are looking exceptional at the moment. The coastal strip is fantastic; it really is God’s own Two hundred and eight cows sold for an aver- farm for several months and getting them ready country,” Mr Ginn said. age of $2538; 88 heifers sold for an average of $1,269 with the top price being $2000. The top bull at the sale made $7750 with 40 bulls selling for an average price of $4300. Sixty six lots of semen units were also auctioned for a top price of $700 and an average of $136. Total sales of cattle overall made $820,720. While Yancowinna Angus owner Dennis Ginn is taking a step back from breeding quality Angus cattle, he will still run a commercial beef operation. He was wasting no time last week; in the car with Rod Draper from Stevens, Egan and Johnston (SEJ) looking at steer markets in East Gippsland. Rod Draper said the sale at Yancowinna had gone extremely well with cattle presented in pristine condition. “We had 94 registered buyers with cattle going to 65 different destinations. Buyers came from Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland,” Mr Draper said. Mr Draper said to get 370 lots into the selling yards and all sold in around five and a half hours was a truly great effort. “It was above expectations, everything was sold. With the rain we’ve had in the north, prices have started edging back up again after hitting Pampered: these cattle enjoy a nice feed of hay and look in superb condition for last week’s bottom about six weeks ago,” he said. Yancowinna auction on the Cape Paterson Road near Inverloch.

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THERE were approximately 1050 export and 140 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 290 head week on week.

Most of the usual buying group was present and competing in a dearer market. Quality improved a little in the grown steers and bullocks while there were a few more young lots suited to the trade and a better offering of cows made up half of the sale. The limited selection of trade cattle sold to solid demand. Grown steers were in short supply alongside a good selection of bullocks and prices were firm to slightly dearer. Heavy grown heifers sold firm. Heavy Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers improved 15c to 20c/kg. Competition heated up on the cows with heavy beef lots gaining 5c to 10c while the remainder jumped 10c to 27c/kg with the lighter drafts seeing the best improvement. Heavy bulls

lifted 15c to 20c/kg. Vealers reached a top of 319c/kg. A sprinkling of yearling trade steers sold from 279c to 300c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 244c and 279c/kg. Grown steers sold between 290c and 303c/kg. Bullocks made from 265c to 308c/kg. Heavy heifers showing good finish sold from 235c to 272c/ kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers made between 222c and 247c with the crossbred portion between 228c and 289c/kg which included some very well aged lots. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 120c and 209c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 180c to 242c/kg. Better shaped heavy bulls sold from 236c to 261c with the dairy lots from 212c to 222c/kg. Better shaped heavy bulls made from 221c to 240c/kg. The next sale draw - October 31: 1. SEJ, 2. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 3. Alex Scott & Staff, 4. Rodwells, 5. Elders, 6. Landmark.

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BULLOCKS 13 A. & W.A. Hunter, Kernot 6 H. & M. Anderson, Wonthaggi 4 L. & J. Zanella, Wonthaggi 4 B. Lauria

739.6kg 625.0kg 673.8kg 551.3kg

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5 T. & A. Shandley, Koorooman 700.0kg 13 E, G., R. & G. Baillie, Tyers 744.6kg STEERS 1 G. & R. Jarvie, Hazelwood 400.0kg 2 G. & W. Watkins, Yanakie 520.0kg 1 K. & E. Harris, Drumdlemara 510.0kg 2 G. & K. Dorling, Jumbunna East 532.5kg 1 P. Barry & S. Macaulay, Wonthaggi 440.0kg 1 L. & J. Zanella, Wonthaggi 540.0kg HEIFERS 1 G. & R. Jarvie, Hazelwood 415.0kg 1 Gilmour & Bourchier, Loy Yang 395.0kg 1 H. Hill, Krowera 245.0kg 3 B. Lauria 553.3kg 6 A. Orchard, Mirboo North 380.0kg 13 T. & M. Neesham, French Island 380.8kg COWS 1 H. Hill, Krowera 640.0kg 1 A. Smolcic, Budgeree 780.0kg 1 R.J. Harris, Korumburra South 580.0kg 7 B. Stewart, Kernot 657.9kg 1 T. & M. Neesham, French Island 775.0kg 4 Gilmour & Bourchier, Loy Yang 720.0kg BULLS 1 G. & M. Tuckett, Leongatha 925.0kg 1 Gilmour & Bourchier, Loy Yang 965.0kg 1 P. & M. Lamers, Leongatha South 1120.0kg 1 T. & A. Shandley, Koorooman 1060.0kg 1 Malabar Farm, Tarwin Lower 1060.0kg 1 Nalajule Nominees, Leongatha 980.0kg

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Farming Insight

Building the community: from left, Meeniyan’s Men’s Shed members Dudley Harrison, Doug Kuhne, Noel Owen and Tony Kelly were among those to build a new roof on the pergola on the Great Southern Rail Trail at Stony Creek.

Men back rail trail THE members of Meeniyan Men’s Shed handwashing facilities and a toilet. Now there is a

Excellent day: Stud Principal Anne Marie Barrow of Merlewood Angus, middle, with satisshelter in winter and shade on a hot day. fied buyers and brothers Arthur and Ian Baillie of Tyers, at the VLE store sale last Thursday, undertake great community projects. The rail trail committee greatly appreciates the Most recently they built a new roof on the October 25. The Mirboo North local fetched $1060 per head, averaging 292kg, taking home work of the Meeniyan Men’s Shed. pergola on the Great Southern Rail Trail at Stony a healthy $360/kg for the day. She sold black Angus yearling steers, noting it was just a matNext time you ride past Stony Creek on the Creek. ter of time to sell. The Baillie brothers were impressed with their purity. The men tackled the project with great zest rail trail, stop and enjoy a rest in the new shelter and marvel at the handiwork of the men’s shed and completed a first class job. The site at Stony Creek has seats, a table, members.

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A TOTAL yarding of 2500 head came forward consisting of 1800 steers, 550 heifers and 150 cows and calves and springers in a mixed quality yarding.

Cattle were consigned from the local area and once again many came forward from the East Gippsland district due to the failing season in that part of the world. All of the regular feedlot buyers and local buyers were all operating and keen to get a share of the cattle . With significant price improvements in the fat markets across all states over the past week or so this has now followed across to the store markets with prices being fully firm to $50 a head dearer with some isolated sales $100 to $150 dearer than 2 weeks ago.

Thursday, October 25

Steers: V. Walsh, 10 Angus, 2yo, 551kg, $2.75, $1520; 10 Angus, 2yo, 531kg, $2.74, $1460. J. & J. Embling, 10 Hfd, 2yo, 545kg, $2.83, $1540. Pearson Beef, 90 HH/SH x, 2yo, 460kg, $2.60, $1188. M.W. & G. Cleeland, 10 Angus,18-20mth, 495kg, $3.15, $1560. A.I. Jelbart, 18 Angus, 18-20mth, 479kg, $3.11, $1490; 15 Angus,18-20mth, 439kg, $3.09, $1360. R.E. Farmer, 12 Angus, 16-18mth, 490kg, $3.08, $1510. Northside Past, 14 Angus, 1618mth, 465kg, $3.13, $1460; 17 Angus, 16-18mth, 431kg, $3.07, $1325. Kennington Park, 21 Angus, 18mth, 464kg, $3.28, $1520. JJF Holding, 10 Angus, 16-18mth, 463kg, $2.91, $1350. Hubbert & Mountford, 18 Angus. 16-18mth, 414kg, $2.92, $1210. R. & G. & S. & M. Dakin, 4 Char x, 1416mth, 448kg, $2.79, $1250; 8 Angus, 14-16mth,

414kg, $2.92, $1210. S. & V. Collins, 7 Limo x, 14mth, 400kg, $2.90, $1160. G. & B. Morrison, 13 Angus, 12-13mth, 413kg, $3.36, $1390; 13 Angus, 12-13mth, 360kg, $3.33, $1200. O’Loughlin Past, 19 Angus, 12-13mth, 378kg, $3.09, $1170; 18 Angus, 12-13mth, 358kg, $3.01, $1080. Netherwood Pastoral, 10 Angus, 12-13mth, 369kg, $3.06, $1130. M. & J. Elliot, 45 Angus, 12mth, 345kg, $3.04, $1050. Merlewood Angus, 24 Angus, 1012mth, 292kg, $3.66, $1070. A. & J. Gerrand, 14 Angus, 12mth, 305kg, $3.28, $1000; 18 Angus, 12mth, 258kg, $3.41, $880. G. & L. Anthony, 10 Hfd, 12-13mth, 413kg, $3.12, $1290; 20 Hereford, 12-13mth, 379kg, $3.13, $1190. N.R. & K.D. Hansford, 16 Hereford, 12-13mth, 361kg, $3.21, $1160. R. & J. Trease, 14 Hereford, 12-13mth, 334kg, $3.02, $1010. W. Somerville, 19 Hereford, 12mth, 288kg, $3.09, $890. Hengstberger & Lloyd, 16 Friesian, 16-18mth, 415kg, $1.95, $810. Alira Rise, 6 Friesian, 16-18mth, 434kg, $2.09, $910; 11 Friesian, 16-18mth, 376kg, $2.07, $780. Heifers: M.W. & G. Cleeland, 11 Angus, 18mth, 440kg, $2.61, $1150. Pro Viticulture,15 Charolais, 15mth, 345kg, $2.98, $1030. Bulleondurra, 16 Hereford, 18mth, 411kg, $2.26, $930; 15 Ang & BB x, 18mth, 393kg, $2.44, $960; 12 Ang & BB x, 18mth, 366kg, $2.51, $920. A. Wilkin, 8 M/Grey, 18mth, 363kg, $2.49, $905; 7 M/Grey, 14mth, 338kg, $2.42, $820. B. Hinson 12 Blonde x, 14mth, 300kg, $2.73, $820. Cow & Calf: G.I. & C.M. Hosking, 68x68 Angus, 3-4 week CAF top $1375) av $1119. H. Perez, 14x14 Angus, 4 week CAF, $1060.

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Celebrated on Sunday at the St Andrews Uniting Church Leongatha, Mr Emmerson was recognised for an impeccable memory which has no doubt contributed to his major role at the Leongatha Horticulturalist Society. Horticulturalist Society member Dawn Green regarded his encyclopaedic knowledge of plant species as indispensable to the ecology of the area. Coupled with his interest in biology, Mr Emmerson was recognised by St Andrews minister Paul Bauer for his contribution to the church as a musician and “deep thinker”. “Rodney’s excellent memory has served him really well as the church organist for 62 years. I can’t keep up with the number of songs, hymns and musical changes, but Rodney can,” he said. Church member Anita Trease said the event was organised because Mr Emmerson deserved a celebration not only for his birthday but for his

Success: Ralph Hubbert of Foster sold 18 black Angus steers, two years old, at the VLE store sale last Thursday, October 25. He made $1210 per head on the day, averaging 414kg, taking home $292/kg. He was pleased with the result noting improved prices due to recent rain.

contribution to the community. “Rodney has contributed to a number of different plant groups in the area, the Daffodil Festival, Rose Show and so many more. And he shares his musical talents with everyone,” she said. “He is also on the committee of wonderful people who look after the amazing Moss Vale Park.

Tireless volunteer: centre, Rodney Emmerson with siblings Glenice Emmerson (left) and Joan Michael (far right). Mr Emmerson celebrated his 80th birthday and a lifetime of community contribution at St Andrews Uniting Church, Leongatha on Sunday.

Seniors enjoy mobility expo WHETHER it is a kettle that safely pours a cup of tea on its own, a hospital bed or a recliner, an event at the Leongatha RSL sub-branch on Thursday, October 18 showcased equipment helping to keep older people mobile for longer.

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ALTHOUGH Leongatha resident Rodney Emmerson prefers to shy away from the limelight, the St Andrews Uniting Church community and his friends couldn’t help acknowledging his lifetime of contribution at his 80th birthday party.

Leongatha RSL sub-branch welfare officer Wendy Wyhoon coordinated a one-stop shop for mobility equipment with Gippsland Southern Health Service and a range of suppliers to be available. Mrs Wyhoon said it had been five years since the sub-branch had organised an event bringing together services to increase mobility for older people in the community. “There is fantastic technology available to help keep people living at home and independently for longer,” she said. “We had a fantastic turnout which also included the Australian Hearing bus for people to access.” Gippsland Southern Health Service occupational therapist Vivian Carroll said more often than not, many people didn’t realise there were products available to provide them greater independence in the home. “These equipment days are an opportunity for older people or anyone else with mobility issues to come and see what’s available without the pres-

sure of purchasing something,” she said. “We are on hand as occupational therapists to provide advice and referrals for any assistance people may need as well. “We can show people what is in a catalogue but it’s not the same as trying the equipment in real life.”

Get moving: from left, Access Rehabilitation Equipment senior sales support Nick Hocking, and Gippsland Southern Health Service occupational therapists Vivian Carroll and Kristy Arvaj assisted seniors like Catherine Abood (seated) with a range of mobility aids last Thursday.

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OPEN GARDENS

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Agenda: Amendments to Branch Bylaw 10A Leongatha RSL

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Tuesday 20th November 2018

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public notice

public notice MARINE LICENCE COURSE

REMEMBRANCE DAY

November 11, 2018 Armistice Day 100 years on Korumburra Sub-Branch will conduct a Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph located in Coleman Park, next to the scout hall at 10am on November 11, 2018. All are welcome There will be the opportunity for those to lay flowers or wreaths if they wish. Assembly at 1000 hrs Tea and biscuits wil be available at conclusion of service. Kevin Moon, President

Tarwin Lower Hall 29 River Drive

MARKET MONDAY NOVEMBER 5 7.30am to 2pm Numerous stalls of new and old wares, produce, clothing, plants, food and BBQ Stall Bookings Brian 0490 970 377

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Vic. Boat Licence with Jetski endorsement

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INVERLOCH Wednesday, Nov 14 6pm - 10pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Bob: 0417 524 005 Approved TSV course www.abcboating.com ABN 43080057923

for rent Two lovely rooms available in CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC in Leongatha For qualiﬁed Massage Therapist/Myotherapist, Chinese Medicine and/or Acupuncture Practitioner or Naturopath. Weekly or daily rental basis inclusive of outgoings including WiFi and use of Hicaps. Work alongside chiropractor with cross referrals already waiting. For further details please phone Belinda on 0408 162 451

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for sale

SMALL office, small price, choice of three, only one left. Leongatha. Ph: 0447-649335.

BILLIARD table, 2m x 1m, all accessories, folds away, $90. 56624394 or 0409-338903.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

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MOWERS We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenﬁeld, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149. Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models. Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

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livestock BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762. SOUTHDOWN, Poll Dorset and Border Leicester rams, OB accredited, flock registered, well bred and grown, est. breeder, can deliver. Ph: 0428356376.

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garage sales

GARAGE SALE 32 Victoria Road LOCH Saturday November 3 8am - 4pm Ex-cafe items, crockery, table & chairs, stools, internal & external doors, shelving & desk, and more

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY November 3 –

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tenders

Out of School Hours Care Tenders are being called to supply Out of School Hours Care at Inverloch Primary School in 2019. Tender documents are available by contacting Inverloch PS 5674 1253. Submissions are due 4pm Monday 12th of November

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bereavement thanks JEFFERIS (nee Richards) Agnes Rachel Sincere Thank You to everyone that sent their condolences to us on the loss of Agnes. Edwin & Diana, Grandmother to Mark & Serena, Stuart & Dianne, Christine & Dean & Great Grand Children. Will be Sadly Missed.

JEFFERIS (nee Richards) Agnes Rachel

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Wayne & Tonette, Penelope Adam Jack Janae & Ella, Scott Tara Rory & Emma, Natalie & Lee would like to thank everyone who attended the Celebration of the life of Agnes & for the cards, phone calls & caring thoughts at this time. Thanks to the Doctors, Nurses & Staff at BRHS for the care & support of Agnes during her short illness. Thank you to Rev. Ross Standford, Shirley, Helen, Kelvin & Lynette for their music, kind words & support during Mum’s service. To Sue & staff at the “Captains Lounge”. Very nice thank you. Rest in Peace Mum. We Respected, Loved & Cared for you Greatly.

bereavement thanks GALE - Philip. Brad, Deb, Tim, Michelle, Nicole and their families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kind thoughts, prayers, flowers, phone calls and support during Dad’s illness and his passing.

bereavement thanks JEFFERIS (nee Richards) Agnes Rachel We Thank everyone who attended the service for Mum, their kind words, cards & flowers. Mum, no words can express our Love for you. Our Gratitude, our Appreciation & our Heart felt thanks for who you were & all you have done. We Dearly thank you for leaving us with so many Loving Memories. Ivan & Elaine, Brendan Kirsty Jessica & Charlotte, Jacinta Troy Grace Aleah & Zavier & Rachel. Your Time to Rest.

deaths GRAY (nee Berry) Ellen Lessette. 04.10.1931 - 23.10.2018 Beloved wife of Brian (dec). Beloved mum of Chris, Rosey and John, Colleen and Kerri. Beloved nana of Scott and Emma, Kristian and Kellie, Simon, Sascha, Ben, Derek and Kylie, Callan, Tim, and Rose. Beloved great nana of Jordyn, Ashlee, Liam, Kai and Taj. DON’T CRY FOR ME, I AM WHERE I WANT TO BE, AT PEACE, WITH BRIAN, TOGETHER FOR ETERNITY GRAY - Ellen Lessette. Loved niece of Henry and Doris, cousin to Evelyn, Ron and their families. Will miss you and our nice get togethers. Fond memories. Rest peacefully with Brian. JOB (nee O’Leary) Margot Elizabeth. Peacefully at Carinya Lodge, Korumburra on October 26, 2018 aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Ron (dec), much loved mum to Sue, Jenny and Carol. Nan to 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Forever in our hearts. O’BRIEN - Dominic Vincent (Dom). Passed away peacefully on 25.10.18 on his 52nd birthday. Cherished son of Helen (dec) and Kevin. Wonderful husband to Lisa. Gorgeous dad to Kate, Sam and Alex. Loving brother to Luke, Madonna, Camille and Quentin. Kind brother-in-law of Gerd and Gaby. Much loved uncle to Max and Sophia. Dominic was a son any parent would be proud of. A Tiger gone to heaven.

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Fire trucks on display at Mirboo North AN impressive display of fire trucks by the Mirboo North CFA during the local market in the town on Saturday attracted young and old during the special Open Day.

deaths

funerals

O’BRIEN - Dom. Words cannot express the sorrow felt by the loss of such a true gentleman. Dom you will be greatly missed but your warmth, kindness and gentle spirit will be remembered forever. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts.

GRAY - The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Ellen Lessette Gray will be held at the Grandstand Complex, Leongatha Recreation Reserve, Roughead Street, Leongatha on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 commencing at 11am.

O’BRIEN - A Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Dominic Vincent (Dom) O’Brien will be offered at St Laurence’s Catholic Church, Ogilvy Street, Leongatha on Friday, November 2, 2018 commencing at 11.30am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

J.P. and Wendy. O’BRIEN - Dominic. A great friend, who we will truly miss. You were one of a kind, who made everyone smile. Deepest sympathy to all members of the O’Brien family. Go Tigers. From Frank, Evie and Dekker.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Cemetery. JOB - A Graveside Funeral Service for Mrs Margot Elizabeth Job will be held at the Korumburra Cemetery, Kardella Road, Korumburra on Friday, November 2, 2018 commencing at 2.30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Council Victoria. Envelopes will be available at the service.

Jeanne, Simone

O’HALLORAN Margaret Anne. Passed away peacefully on October 29, 2018. Loved wife of Kevin (dec). Loving cherished mother of Brett and Craig and daughter-in-law Gaynor. Treasured Nan of Cayden and Jackson. Always loved and remembered. Now reunited with our father Kevin (Bucky). Forever loved and will be sadly missed.

deaths

TREASE - John. We would like to express our sincere condolences to Greg and family on the loss of John. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. From the committee members.

MDUFNC and

New councillor seeks harmony Stephenson and council CEO Tim Tamlin. Aside from council unity, she wishes to improve the shire’s environment, consider sustainable farming, protect forests, and revitalise the economy and growing jobs. The self-declared Greens member said she would also consider rates and the needs of swimming pools.

Tennis ladies tickled pink L E O N G AT H A Tennis Club was awash with pink for a special cause on Thursday, as part of the Ladies’ Tennis Club’s Pink Ribbon Day fundraiser. Now in its 14th year, the event is the brain child of former tennis player Bev Phillips who

Sadly missed.

“A mechanical Master mind”

To the rescue: the Mirboo North CFA rescue vehicle attracted a lot of interest during the brigade’s Open Day on Saturday.

who resigned citing bullying and intimidation. “What I’m focusing on is how did we get to the point where we have got people like Maxine who have left,” she said. “I just want to make sure we are not wasting money on things like bad behaviour in the She will be sworn in to- council.” • South Gippsland Shire coun- morrow (Wednesday) as the Ms Cousin also wishes to cillor-elect Rosemary Cousin. replacement for Maxine Kiel, talk to municipal monitor Peter

PEARCE - Glenda Dawn. 30.10.1951 - 29.10.2018 Glenda passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital on October 29, 2018 surrounded by her family. Much loved and adored by all her children and grandchildren, Daniel and Mellissa, Andrea and Adam, Liza and Cameron, Abby and Chris.

Loved and loving husband of Raylee. Adored father of Antigone and Jack and Poppy John of Persephone.

On display: the Inverloch CFA field operations vehicle was on show in Mirboo North on Saturday.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s newest councillor, Rosemary Cousin, wants to address the decision making and attitudes within council as a first priority.

As per Marg’s wishes a private funeral will be held.

TREASE John Maxwell. 10.10.1949 - 25.10.2018 Late of Pascoe Vale. Dearly loved son of Lynton (dec) and Shirley. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Gaye and Ernie (dec), Greg and Mary. Loved uncle of Rachel, Natalie, Becky and Danielle; Kylie and Carmel and their families.

Members were talking to people about bushfire survival plans and displaying the trucks to little and big kids. When the weather was suitable they squirted water and trained a few recruits for 10-15 years time. There was a tanker and the rescue vehicle, which responds when someone is trapped in a car crash. Mostly the SES do road rescue but there are also CFA brigades. Mirboo North CFA was also very pleased to have Inverloch’s field operations vehicle on display as well. The field operations vehicle is used as a mobile command centre with computers, radios and access to the Internet. Also during the day 14 relatively recent residents were keen to learn about bushfire survival plans. All attendees had already decided to leave early but were planning to write down their trigger point and packing list. Some of the topics covered included: Fire science and behaviour, danger ratings, leaving or staying to defend, staying connected, what to take and the best time to leave.There were heaps of questions and great discussion. The best trigger point to enact your plan is the fire danger rating. Each family needs to decide for themselves. Consider using the fire danger rating of severe or above. Leaving by 9am, or even earlier depending on your personal circumstances, is safest. Notice that this plan doesn’t wait for a fire to start. Leaving when a fire has started increases the risk. It’s not a plan until it’s written down.

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said she began the event because she has a passion for supporting the cause. “Breast cancer has touched the lives of many members of our club, whether they were

diagnosed with it or know someone who has experienced the illness,” she said. “Having this fundraiser to coincide with our playing day means ladies can enjoy a lovely lunch and donate to a very important cause. “We have had some amazing support from the community and everyone brings a gift to contribute to the lucky ticket giveaway. It’s also a great opportunity for our members and guests to hear from the breast care nurse.” Part of the luncheon includes a presentation from Bass Coast Health

Pink tennis: Leongatha Women’s Tennis Club president Lorna Dawson, Bass Coast Health McGrath Foundation Breast Care nurse Taryn Robinson, event organiser Bev Phillips and Sue Mooney at the fundraiser in Leongatha on Thursday. McGrath Foundation breast care nurse Taryn Robinson who provides advice for families expe-

riencing breast cancer. Breast care nurses have specialist training and help people with

breast cancer and their families by providing physical, psychological and emotional support.

Bands enchant at church’s Spring Concert THE music of Scotland, Ireland and Andrew Lloyd Webber filled St Joseph’s Catholic Church at Korumburra on Sunday, when two talented bands performed admirably.

South Gippsland Concert Band and South Gippsland Shire Brass Band played at the church’s Spring Concert to a crowd of more than 50 appreciative music lovers. The concert is the third in the seasonal series of concerts hosted by the church’s Parish Pastoral

Council and Korumburra Arts Group, as a way of making the church available for public use, with

catering by Milpara Community House. The concert band, led by conductor Syd Jackson,

played a diverse program, from the theme of the Disney movie The Incredibles and the Scottish favour-

In harmony: from left, South Gippsland Shire Brass Band musical director Rod Coghran-Lane, president Natalie Stewart, Kaitlyn Gale and Megan Richards, with South Gippsland Concert Band’s Andrea Axford, Michelle Axford and conductor Syd Jackson at the Spring Concert at St Joseph’s Catholic Church at Korumburra on Sunday.

ite Loch Lomond, to the Streets of Forbes about bushranger Ben Hall and the Irish dance piece, The Lord of the Dance. South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, directed by Rod Coghran-Lane, opened its set with another Lloyd Webber piece, Jesus Christ Superstar, and followed by such songs as the African melody Allelulia, the Royal Australian Navy Reserve’s The Alert March, the hymn Abide With Me, and the compilation of songs, Eric Burdon and the Animals. The two bands combined to play The Liberty Bell, Evening Hymn and Sunset, Advance Australia Fair and Waltzing Matilda.

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SPORT | BOWLS South Gippsland Pennant Bowls Division 1: Phillip Island Blue 16-89 defeated Toora 0-51; Wonthaggi 2-50 lost to Inverloch 14-81 Korumburra 14-79 defeated Fish Creek 2-58; Leongatha 2-61 lost to Phillip Island White 14-74.

Ladder

Inverloch ................. 44 Wonthaggi ............... 33 Phillip Island Blue .. 32 Leongatha ............... 30 Korumburra .............. 26 Phillip Island White . 18 Fish Creek .................. 6 Toora .......................... 3

+99 +25 +64 +14 -45 -26 -54 -77

Division 2: Phillip Island 14-68 defeated Lang Lang 2-62; Corinella 16117 defeated Leongatha 0-52; Tarwin Lower 14104 defeated Wonthaggi 2-65; Inverloch 2-54 lost to San Remo 14-76.

Ladder

Corinella.................. 48 Phillip Island........... 41 San Remo ................ 30 Tarwin Lower ......... 28 Inverloch .................. 19 Wonthaggi ................ 19 Leongatha................... 4 Lang Lang .................. 3

+137 +18 +32 +33 -14 -32 -100 -74

Division 3: San Remo 0-57 lost to Meeniyan 16-89; Loch and District 16-75 defeated Inverloch 0-46; Korumburra 14-853 defeated Wonthaggi 2-67; Foster 14-86 defeated Mirboo North 2-56.

Ladder

Mirboo North ......... 32 Meeniyan................. 32 Wonthaggi ............... 31 Inverloch ................. 30 Foster........................ 29 Loch and District...... 18 Korumburra .............. 16 San Remo ................... 4

+38 +20 +17 +14 +21 -15 -34 -61

Division 4: Meeniyan 0-46 lost to Korumburra 16-75; Wonthaggi 2-62 lost to Leongatha 14-74;

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Port Welshpool 4-63 lost Mardan to Corinella 12-67; Inver- BOWLERS played two loch 16-89 defeated Phil- games of 10 ends with lip Island 0-58.

six bowls this week.

Ladder

Inverloch ................. 34 Korumburra ........... 30 Leongatha ............... 30 Phillip Island........... 26 Corinella................... 26 Port Welshpool ......... 24 Meeniyan.................. 16 Wonthaggi .................. 6

+74 +26 +15 -2 -36 +30 -30 -77

Division 5: Inverloch 2-70 lost to Toora 14-74; Mirboo North Purple 1-53 lost to Mirboo North White 15-84; Phillip Island 15-76 defeated Tarwin Lower 1-62; Fish Creek Red 16-89 defeated Corinella 0-46; Loch and District 12-72 defeated Fish Creek White 4-55; Foster 16-0 (bye)

Ladder

Phillip Island........... 46 Mirboo Nth White .. 45 Toora ....................... 44 Fish Creek Red ....... 33 Foster........................ 33 Corinella................... 28 Loch and District...... 27 Inverloch .................. 18 Fish Creek White ....... 6 Mirboo North Purple .. 5 Tarwin Lower ............. 3

+26 +126 +29 +47 -2 -29 -12 -20 -65 -52 -48

Kiss of Death tips round four (Division 1): Tips so far: seven from 12 (to round three). Korumburra (home) to defeat Wonthaggi by a very comfortable 18 shots Inverloch (home) will simply slaughter Leongatha by 35 shots. In the battle of the Island, Phillip Island Blue (home) will be far too strong for Phillip Island White by 19 shots. In the battle for bottom of the ladder Fish Creek (home) will stay off the bottom of the ladder with a 19 shot win over Toora.

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

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Ian Hasty and Suzanne Wightman were the winners with a draw and a win. The runners up were Bev Greenwood and Russell Grady with a win and a loss. Note, Bruce is not in the news this week but there are reminders for Mardan bowlers. Firstly, the annual general meeting to be held at the Mardan Hall on November 7 where the office bearers will be elected for the new season, which begins during March next year. Secondly, the Christmas break up of all the district clubs is on November 20 at the Leongatha RSL. That’s all for this week, RG.

Buffalo indoor

Wednesday, October 24

TWELVE bowlers at Buffalo this week played three games of eight ends using six bowls. In the first game, both games were very one sided. On mat one Toni Heldens (s), Carolyn Benson and Illene Tiziani combined well and after scoring on six of the eight ends beat Joe Occhipinti (s), Stephen Suckling and Mary Tumino 14-5. On mat two Peter Tiziani (s), Gary Stirling and Joy Dyson scored on two ends and were easily beaten by Charlie Tumino (s), Danah Suckling and Bill Wolwinkel 17-2. In the second game Joy skippered well and led Peter and Gary to an easy 16-1 win over Joe, Stephen and Mary. On mat three scores were level with one end to play. Charlie, Danah and Bill scored one on the eighth end to beat Toni, Carolyn and Illene 8-7. The third game saw Charlie, Danah and Bill record their third win by beating Joe, Stephen and Mary 134. A very close game on mat one resulted in a win to Joy, Peter and Gary beating Toni, Carolyn and Illene 9-8. The night’s winners were Charlie, Danah and Bill (WWW) 18 ends; second Peter, Gary and Joy (LWW) 13 ends; third Toni, Carolyn and Illene (WLL) 12 ends; fourth Joe, Stephen and Mary (LLL) 5 ends. Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. All welcome.

Meeniyan TUESDAY pennant for week two was an away game to Port Welshpool. It’s always a tricky green for the synthetic

players. The home team scored 102 shots to Meeniyan’s 42, but one rink came away with the points. Next week is a home game against Tarwin Lower. On Thursday, October 25, spectators were treated to some top class bowling when Meeniyan hosted the Strzelecki Region Over 60s Men’s and Ladies’ singles and pairs which were played in ideal condition. Saturday pennant week three was an overseas game for Division 3, playing San Remo they were up on all rinks- 89 shots to 57. Division 4 at home to Korumburra found the visitors too consistent going down 76 shots to 46 with no points for Meeniyan. Week four sees threes away to Wonthaggi and fours home to Phillip Island. The annual Cup Day bowls and lunch is on Tuesday, November 6, with a 10.30 am start. Names at to be in for catering please. Upshot 2.

Tarwin Lower TUESDAY pennant saw Division 2 play at Mirboo North. They managed 14 points, only losing the third rink by one shot. Division 4 played at home against Inverloch White and also managed 14 points. It was a fabulous day of bowling. On Saturday, Division 2 played at home against Wonthaggi. After a hard battle, Tarwin Lower won two rinks only losing the third by one shot; 14 points. Peter Taiton’s rink managed to score 50 shots, which is a great achievement. Division 5 lost to Phillip Island. Wednesday Turkey Triples winners were the Tarwin team of Peter Tainton, Ned Clark and Bill Massier, while runners up were the delightful ladies from Port Welshpool, Marg Allott, Latna McLaine and Marg McDonald. There was lots of laughter on the rinks where the ladies played. 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. Barefoot bowls will start on Tuesday, November 13. For more information or to register a team please contact Alan Marshall on0429 458 977. Good bowling.

Winners: Laurie Bell, Don Jeffreys (S) and Runners up: Joy Brown (S), Sean McWilAllan Thomas enjoyed the win in Lang Lang liams and Elaine Williams came in second in on Thursday. Lang Lang on Thursday.

Teamwork: Bill Williams (S), Cliff Pulling, Reg Excell and Brian Potter were the best one game winners on Thursday. seven on one end. South Gippsland Bowlers were Midweek Bowls also joined by members of Group Lang Lang.

Great result: Lindsey Russell, Gillian Harp-

ON Thursday, October It was a fun day of 25, midweek bowls was bowls and good com- er and Phil Wright (S) score a seven on one played at Lang Lang pany, and the weather end in Lang Lang on Thursday. stayed fine. with 26 bowlers. The winners were Don Jeffreys (s), Laurie Bell and Allan Thomas. Runners up were Joy Brown (s), Sean McWilliams and Elaine Williams. One game winners were Bill Williams (s), Brian Potter, Cliff Pulling, Reg Excell The team of Lindsey Russell, Gillian Harper and Phil Wright scored a

Thank you to Don Jeffreys who provided the refreshments and Helen Brown for her delicious salad rolls Next week, midweek bowls will be played at Corinella. Come and join the Midweek Bowls Group. To register or for more information, contact Peter McWilliams on 5678 5974.

Ladders

After Round 1 Division 1 Foster.........................64 San Remo ..................29 Inverloch ...................2 Korumbura ...............2 Wonthaggi ..................-41 Phillip Island ..............-15 Corinella.....................-18 Leongatha...................-23 Division 2 Toora .........................74 Tarwin Lower ...........34 Port Welshpool .........51

30 28 18 14 14 10 10 4 28 26 18

Meeniyan...................-49 Korumburra ................-12 Wonthaggi ..................-61 Mirboo North .............-25 San Remo ...................-12 Division 3 Foster.........................35 Loch & District.........28 Phillip Island Blue ....3 Inverloch White ........25 Phillip Island White ...0 Tarwin Lower .............-19 Fish Creek ..................-3 Lang Lang ..................-22 Leongatha...................-27 Inverloch Blue............-20

14 12 12 10 8

30 22 17 16 16 16 15 14 10 4

Great achievement: San Remo’s Robyn Top trio: Geoff Coleman, John Routley Dennis (right) won the Strzelecki Bowls Reand Tony McKierman enjoyed a win at San gion Over 60’s Singles Final at Meeniyan Remo last week. against Pat Frazer-Aurish of Neerim South. ends) against Pat Frazer-Aurisch of Medley Fours is coming up on San Remo Thursday, November 29. LAST Tuesday, the Division 1 Neerim South. San Remo Bowls Club is very Please give the club a call on Midweek Pennant side travelled proud of her. 5678 5558 if you want to enter a to Phillip Island to take on last The winners this month were team. year’s premiers. Geoff Coleman, John Routley and The Corporate Bowls starts on San Remo walked away with the points winning two rinks, up by 15 points overall. The Division 2 side played at home against Toora winning two rinks but unfortunately went down by one shot. Chef and president Bob Anketell cooked up sausages and some onions for a $1, then it was on to the green for the weekly social bowls. Last Wednesday, San Remo had a large turnout for the social bowls. The winners this week were Andy Dennis (Skip), Ray Dickie and Eve Morgan. Robyn Dennis played the Strzelecki Bowls Region Over 60’s Singles Final at Meeniyan. Robyn won 21/18 (after 26

Inverloch THE State Over 60’s competitions continue and there was mixed news from the Men’s Pairs and Singles representatives. Following wins in the

Tony McKierman. Runners up were Wayne Parks (s), Janis Parks and Bruce Corrigan from Inverloch. A big thanks goes to all teams as well as Geoff Coleman for organising the day, Ron Gillett for collecting the money and Tony behind the bar. Big thanks also to Sandra Read and Pat Schenholm in the kitchen working tirelessly. Neerim South Invitation Day last Wednesday saw the team of Sandra Read, Jaye Allan-Dayle, Leonie Hanks and Annie Lyle come runners up for the day. They all enjoyed a lovely lunch and had an enjoyable day. Early warning that the Mixed

South Gippsland Bowls Association district, regional matches were played at the Meeniyan Bowling Club where Gary Hardy partnered by Ross Gabb and Frank Seaton represented both the Inverloch Bowling Club

Tuesday, November 20. If you or your company wants to put in a team or needs further information, please contact Geoff Coleman on 0412 467 246. There are several situations vacant for new members as well as players. Don’t be afraid about making mistakes first up, everyone started somewhere. Please give the club a call on 5678 5558 or better still drop in on a Wednesday around Midday and enjoy a barbecue, meet the members and play a social game, everyone is there to help. Until next time, see you on the greens.

and the South Gippsland Division, competing for the Strzelecki Region Over 60’s pairs and singles championships, respectively. In the singles competition, Frank got himself mixed up in a tight match

and lost to his opponent by the barest of margins. Gary and Ross had a convincing win over their West Gippsland division team opponents from Warragul, 18-3.

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Inverloch bowls continued from page 46. Their next match in the Over 60’s Pairs championship is be played at Frankston at a date to be finalised. Congratulations are extended to all three players for their contribution to the sport of lawn bowls and for the promotion of the Inverloch Bowling Club. On the club pennant side, Midweek Pennant round two was held on Tuesday, October 23, with some mixed results recorded. In Division 1, Inverloch travelled to Leongatha and a 14 point and nine shot win was still recorded. In Division 3, Inverloch Blue hosted Foster and recorded a 0/57, 14 shot loss. Inverloch White travelled to Tarwin Lower and from the scores lodged a tight match was played with Tarwin Lower taking the win by two shots (14/78 – 2/76). The Midweek Pennant ladder shows Inverloch teams sitting in third position in Division 1 (18 points and 2 shots up) while Inverloch White (Division 3) sits in fourth position (16/25)and Inverloch Blue, 10th (4/-20). Round three of the Saturday Pennant (Saturday, October 27) again saw a mixed bag for Inverloch. In Division 1, Inverloch travelled to Wonthaggi and recorded a healthy win by 31 shots and taking 14 points in the process. The Division 2 team hosted San Remo, who proved to be a little better on the day. Inverloch 2/54 lost to San Remo 14/76. In Division 3, Inverloch travelled to the Loch and District Club and were beaten 16/75 – 0/46. In Division 4, Inverloch played host to the Phillip Island club and took the points, 16/89 – 0/58 while the Inverloch

LAST Tuesday, round two of the Midweek Competition was played.

Winning pair: winners of the Strzelecki Region State Over 60’s Competition were Gary Hardy and Ross Gabb, holding their winners certificate. Division 5 team hosted the Toora club. The match was close with Toora taking the win, 14/74 – 2/70. Several Inverloch Triples teams travelled to Leongatha last Wednesday (October 24) and while none won any of the major prizes, the team of Mal Marshall (skip), Robbie Howard and Reg Varty took out the best last game by 18 shots. Social bowls was held on Thursday, October 25, and with the weather looking very promising, 48 players were registered to compete in a three bowl triples match over two games. At the completion of the first game, only six of the 16 team recorded a win. The second game saw three of those teams record a loss which left only three teams with two wins. The runners-up, with 15 shots up were Cynthia Hensley (skip), Marg Griffin and Alan Johnstone. Winners on the day, with 21 shots up were Doug Muir (skip), Norm Hughes and Jim Haydon. The lucky draw winners were Laurel Lee, Robyn Woolstencroft, Terry Orford, Terry Seaward, Chris Nevill, Mal Scott, Val Davis and Maureen Paynting. The next social bowls event is scheduled for

Thursday, November 1, with registrations in by 11.30am and bowling starting at 12.30pm. Other forthcoming matches to be played at Inverloch include the Shirley and John Cook Memorial event proudly sponsored by the Esplanade Hotel on Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday, November 6. With a $5 green fee charge and a chicken platter for lunch at $10, the bowling starts at 9:45am. This is a mufti and the fun includes sweeps and prizes and a fancy hat parade. The second match is the Parks Memorial Mixed Fours event in memory of Ted and Mavis Parks to be held on Thursday, December 27, with arrival before 9am and bowling starting at 9:30am. Entry is $60 per team and bowls attire is required. Bring your own lunch, however morning and afternoon tea is supplied. Teams must consist of two men alternating with two ladies over four games of 10 ends each. Prize money is winner $1000, second place $500, third place $300 and best game $200. Contact Wayne Parks (0412 597 216) or Robyn Dennis (0411 549 380) for registration or other details.

Leongatha was represented by sides in Division 1 and Division 3. In Division 1, Leongatha lost to Inverloch 6776 shots with team results as follows: Rosa James (Leongatha) lost to C. Hughes (Inverloch) 14-23; Jenny Miller (Leongatha) lost to C. Thorn (Inverloch) 2532; Liz Beale (Leongatha) defeated J. Parks (Inverloch) 28-21. In Division 3 Leongatha lost to Philip Island 53-80 with team results as follows: Sue Crouch (Leongatha) lost to D. Bateman (PI) 12-38; Janice Sing (Leongatha) defeated I. Vesis (PI) 20-19; Carol Harry (Leongatha) lost to C. Honkey (PI) 21-23. Last Wednesday, the very popular Monthly Triples sponsored by BRB Law was played and the entries were such that one home team had to ballot out because the event is restricted to 32 teams. Harry Forrester, who was the skip of the unfortunate team, was compensated with a position in the eventual winning team and naturally was cock a hoop when collecting the prize money. The winning combination with four wins and 47 shots up was Alan Easter-

Fish Creek

The overall winners of

THE weather was not the day were Ray Letcher, Joe Paynting and Terry too pleasant on Sat- Corcoran. urday for the Pennant Runners up were Alan games. Spooner, John Spooner In Division 5, Fish Creek Red was home to Corinella and managed a win, while Fish Creek White as not successful against Loch and Division 1 went down to Korumburra. A great day of Turkey Triples was held on Thursday, October 25. The games were played in perfect weather.

and Hamish Brown. The best last game went to Brian Roffey, Ray Parsons and Ian Rogers. For the diary: casserole evening to take place as usual on the first Friday of the November. On Sunday, November 4, there will be a garden walk and plant sale, in aid of funds for the club’s development.

This will take place at Chris and Tim McLean’s home at 105 Stewarts Road, Fish Creek – starting at 1pm, the entrance fee of $10 will include a raffle ticket and an all you can eat afternoon tea. Van Dyk and Shaw day will take place on Sunday, November 11. It will be Fours at 12.30pm for a1pm start. Dress in uniform. Two games of 10 ends will followed by a barbecue hamburger meal.

brook, Harry Forrester and Ollie Crouch. Runner up was the team from Mirboo North with 3.5 wins and 31 shots up being Phil Stimson, Kevin Queale and John Chadwick. A decision was made at the start to play four rounds of 10 ends which will be the policy for all future Monthly Triples events. Last Thursday, the Strzelecki Region Over 60 events (West Gippsland Bowls Division versus South Gippsland Bowls Division) were played at Meeniyan Bowls Club and Leongatha Bowls Club was represented by Marj Pearson in the Over 60 pairs. Marj teamed with Paddy Francis from Philip Island and made a composite pair. They won their way through the South Gippsland Bowls Division draw to represent the South

Gippsland Bowls Division. The West Gippsland pair Kaye Garry and Lucy Dalli were victorious with a sore of 15-7 and will now compete against the winners of the other 15 state regions. On Saturday, round three, of the Saturday Pennant Competition was played and the club did not have a very good day with only one division out of the three divisions represented on the day collecting the winning points. In Division 1, Leongatha lost to Philip Island White 61-74 and the team scores are as follows: Russell Trotman (Leongatha) defeated Paddy Francis (PHW) 24-16; John Hall (Leongatha) lost to John Batty (PHW) 20-24; Wayne Walker (Leongatha) lost to William Francis (PHW) 17-34. Division 2 was annihilated by Corinella 52-117 and the team scores are as follows:

Vito Serafino (Leongatha) lost to Steve Bray (Corinella) 14-38; Alan Rayson (Leongatha) lost to Brian Edwards (Corinella) 24-36; Trish McCormack (Leongatha) lost to Chris Windley (Corinella) 1443. In Division 4, Leongatha was expecting to lose on the notorious Wonthaggi grass green, surprised itself and collected the points overall. Weather conditions were atrocious with swirling wind resulting in the bowls running off the expected course. Despite the adversities the enjoyment of playing, winning and camaraderie was great. The team results were as follows: Liz Beale (Leongatha) defeated John Moore (Wonthaggi) 25-19; Fred Sauvarin (Leongatha) lost to John Hedley (Wonthaggi) 22-26; Robert Young (Leongatha) defeated Lex

Milkins (Wonthaggi) 2717 It was also noted that an unnamed recent female acquisition to the Division 4 squad has a liking to eating the marking chalk that is used to mark a bowl that touches the jack. Another unnamed female bowler in the squad has a liking for black jelly beans and does not mind sharing them if just one is taken. The recent acquisition resisted the stipulation and grabbed two jellybeans with one in the mouth and the other in the pocket. To the team’s amusement it was observed that the guilty lady when getting the urge to suck on a jelly bean grabbed a piece of marking chalk in preference to the lolly and added it to the diet. The moral of the action is that temptation does not pay.

Wonthaggi MIDWEEK and Saturday pennant games are well underway with teams enjoying the competitions. On Wednesday in Wonthaggi, a mixed social game was held and the winners were Aldo Sartori, Rick Pendry and Stan Noads. The runners up on the day were the team of Gary Clarkson, Fred Kellow and Neville Sweet. A big day was held on the greens on Thursday for the monthly Open Triples Day and the sponsors were Grand Pacific Tours with Alan Chiron being their rep who also played on

South Gippsland Bowls Division State Mixed Pairs

Winners: Ray Letcher, Joe Paynting and Terry Corcoran were successful at the Turkey Triples on Thursday. They were congratulated by Fish Creek Bowls Club president Ray Barham.

Great effort: the Mirboo North team of Phil Winners: Alan Easterbrook, Harry Forrester Stimson, Kevin Queale and John Chadwick and Ollie Couch won the Monthly Triples at came in second in Leongatha Bowls Club’s Monthly Triples. Leongatha Bowls Club.

PLAYED over the past two Sundays at Korumburra Bowling Club, this event attracted quality bowlers with some great matches played. Sectional play on day one saw the Korum-

Outstanding: Wonthaggi’s Nominated Triples Day winners were Thelma Kavanagh, Allan Ireland and Joan Anderson with their prize. Alan Chiron from Grand Pacific Tours presented the prizes.

Second place: Alan Chiron from Grand Pacific Tours presented prizes to Wonthaggi Nominated Triples Day runners up Dawn Jensen, Howard Jensen and John Bird.

the day. The winners were Allan Ireland, Thelma Kavanaagh and Joan Anderson. Runners up were Dawn Jensen, Howard

Jensen and John Bird. The weather was a beautiful spring day to enjoy the three games of 12 ends. There has been a new

resident on the greens with a baby plover running up and down the ditch on the front green with mum and dad not far away making lots of swanking as plovers do.

burra pairing of Graham Bradshaw and Francene Smethurst go through to the semi final on day two. Their opponents were the composite team of Mick Coram (Inverloch) and Nics McKenzie (Fish Creek), winners of Section 2. A hard fought match saw Mick and Nics through to the final against the winners of Section 3, Alan Center and Jenny

Miller from Loch and District. The Composite team started well with Alan and Jenny gradually reducing the advantage. After 18 ends, Mick and Nics were the winners by three shots. The spectators were treated to a good finals match. Thanks to Korumburra for its hospitality and to umpires John and Anne.

Please note coaching is at the club on Fridays at 10am for newcomers to learn and also any players wanting tips on how to improve their game.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2018 50m Prone Pennant - Section E: Round three:

Leongatha 726.017 (bye). Leongatha shooters and scores (top three to count). 243.003: Allan Ross. 242.008: William Ross. 241.006: Robert Spratt. 227.006: Mathew Eldridge.

Round four:

Leongatha 719.022 defeated Numurkah 698.013. Leongatha shooters and scores (top three to count). 246.010: Robert Spratt. 239.004: Allan Ross. 238.007: Mathew Eldridge. 224.003: William Ross.

Ladder

Great match: State Mixed Pairs winners Mick Coram (Inverloch) and Nics McKenzie (Fish Creek) were pictured with runners up Alan Center and Jenny Miller from Loch and District.

Ballarat East ‘C’ .......................... 16 Leongatha .................................... 12 Wangaratta ‘B’............................. 12 Frankston ‘D’ ................................ 4 Numurkah...................................... 4 The club shoots Friday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt on 5664 2358.

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SPORT | GOLF Foster WITH another great week of weather, Foster had good numbers take to the course. On Wednesday, Trudy Prue and Marg Blake took out the A and B Grade Par Competition respectively. Saturday saw a field of 34 men and four ladies with Andrew Naylor and Chris Buckland coming out ahead in a playoff with James Freeman and Tony Vanin. Pam Witheridge took out the Ladies’ Stableford. The days are getting longer so don’t forget the club’s nine hole Chicken Run on Fridays. It’s a great social event at the club and is open to members and guests. Tuesday, October 23: Stableford. Winner: T. Jones (23) 38. NTP: sixth N. Cooper. DTL: N. Cooper (13) 33 and P. Dight (8) 33. Wednesday, October 24: Stableford. A Grade: T. Prue (21) Sq. B Grade: M. Blake (30) +6. NTP: 17th M. Blake. DTL: R. Galloway (9) -3, D. Williams (15) -4 and F. McGlead (28) -4. Thursday, October 25: Stableford. Winner: C .Gray (29) 35. NTP: 17th N. Cooper. DTL: T. Jones (23) 33. Friday, October 26: Chook Run (nine holes). Winner: R. McCallion (15) 22. NTP: 13thT. Vanin, 15th R. McCallion and 17th J. McIntyre. DTL: T. Vanin (8) 21, P. Cambridge (11) 9, G. Watkins (16) 9 and J. McIntyre (34) 18. Saturday, October 27: 4BBB Stroke. Fish Creek Hotel Trophy: Scr: A. Naylor and C. Buckland 73. Hcp: R. McCallion and P. Schofield 64. NTP: fourth T. Jones, sixth D. Cripps, 13th C. Pulham, 15thA. Naylor and 17th S. Reid. DTL: A. Naylor and C. Buckland 64, T. Vanin and J. Freeman 66, G. Paine and C. Pulham 66, and T. Jones and J. Stone (66 Ladies’ winner: P. Witheridge (33) 31. NTP: 17th P. Witheridge.

Leongatha ON Saturday, 64 golfers contested a Stableford competition with Col Martin carding the best score of the day of 38 points to win the overall and B Grade events. A Grade was taken out by Grant McRitchie with 34 points and Colin Moyle took the C Grade honours with 37 points. Balls were won by Peter Walsh, Gary McGrath, Kevin Castwood, David Barrack, Garry Rotteveel, Gordon Morrison, Garry Sharrock, Nicholas Hill, Peter Hartigan, Geoff Tyson, Trevor Moss, Geoff McDonald, Bruce Christison, Peter Stivic and Will Norden. Andrew Westaway was on target on the Par 3’s finishing just over two metres away on both the 14th and 16th holes to claim both Nearest the Pins.

On Tuesday, October 23, one very hot group provided the A Grade winner, Gordon Morrison with 41 points. A Grade runner up was Geoff McDonald with 40 points and B Grade winner was Peter Hobson with 39 points. It was a truly remarkable effort from one group. Balls were awarded to Geoff McDonald, Brad O’Brien, Will Norden, David Forbes, Peter Buttinger, Malcolm Legge, Denis Wallace, Hans Hoefler, Allan Edney, George Misson, Terry Grace, Antony Roberts, and Greg Ellt. Antony Roberts also received three balls for Closest to the pin on the 16th hole. Seventy golfers enjoyed ideal conditions on Thursday, October 25, and with the course in magnificent condition some good scores were posted. Max Hyde did best with 40 points to win C Grade and the Overall, in a countback from Peter Brownlie who took the A Grade honours. Gerry Mooney led the way in B Grade with 39 points. Balls were awarded to Frank Smedley, David Vorwerg, Michael Thomas, Ian Watson, Allan Edney, Jon Smith, Peter Hartigan, Fred Debono, John Moor, Jeff Brewer, Ray Burton, Alison Strong, Kevin Scott, Gordon Morrison, Ron Paice, Arthur Nilsson, Alan Kuhne, Kevin Castwood, Trevor Moss, Gary McGrath and Neil Mackenzie. Nearest the Pins were Rob Martin on the 14th hole and Ken Smirk on the 16th.

Meeniyan On Tuesday, October 23, Col Stewart (90) showed his younger counterparts how it’s done with a fine 41points closely followed by Will Bullock on 40 points. Col also had the best nine with 21points and the NTPS were Lloyd Redpath on the second and Pete Gournall on the 14th. Thursday, October 25, saw Daryle Gregg street the field with 40points. Runner up was Bruce Betts with 33 points and also best nine with 23points. NTPs on the eighth and 11th both went to Mat Vanboven. Saturday, October 27, was Flag Day and was won comfortably by Neil Park with a 68 net. There was a tie for runner up with Winno Reilly and Col Stewart both on 75 net. NTP on eighth was Neil Park and 11th Will Bullock. The pro pin went to Daryle Gregg and once again the members draw jackpots as Tim Miller was absent. For all that are interested the first round of the Club Championships will be held on November 24. Second round will be on the December 8 and the final round will be held on the December 15.

Mirboo North WEDNESDAY results: Competition: Stableford Multiplier. Date: October 24. Winning team: Sue

thestar.com.au Traill and Leanne Pennycuick 62. Runner up team: Chris Gunn and Sandra Hughes 49. NTP: Sixth: Freeda Nair. 13th: Chris Gunn. Thursday results: Competition: Stableford. Date: October 25: Day winner: Joe Smeriglio (17) 45. B Grade: Graham Rawson (19) 34. NTP: fourth Gary Renwick. DTLs: Ray Matthews (13) 39, John McFarlane (17) 39, Peter Draper (12) 37 and Mal Payne (10) 36. Saturday results: Competition: Stableford Aggregate. Date: October 27. Winning team: Neil Rutledge (17) and Joe Smeriglio (16) 76. DTLs: Josh Robbins (17) 40, Hudson Kerr (29) 38, John McFarlane (17) 37, Bevan Pinner (17) 37 and Ray Matthews (12) 37. Second shot NTP first hole: Stephen Mills. NTP: Fourth: Josh Robbins. Sixth: Garry Shandley. 13th: Steven Beitz. 16th: John McFarlane. Stephen Mills scored an eagle on hole one.

Woorayl SATURDAY, October 27, was the Monthly Medal. It was sponsored by Paul Zuidema and family. A big thank you goes to the Zuidemas for their generous support to club. Forty one were presented with perfect weather and a course set up to challenge all with quick greens and long rough a credit to Greg and volunteers in presentation of a top quality course. A Grade’s winner was Doug Clemann 73 net. The B Grade winner and medal winner was Greg Fennell 70 net. C Grade’s winner was John Hassett 71 net on C/B from Ivor McLennan. BDL went to Ivor McLennan 71, Pat Wallace, Peter Burgess, Tyler Hogan 72 , Tom Ryan, Geoff McKinnon and Ashley Peters 74 , Craig Gourlay, and Gavin Price 75. NTP on eight was Mick Herrald and 17th John Hassett. Least putts was Geoff McKinnon 25. Ball raffle John Bolge SYN. Encouragement award went to Ray Sullivan.

Korumburra THERE were 32 players on Saturday, November 27 for a two man Ambrose Guest Day, with trophies supplied by Mat and Eddie Hams. Member - Member: T. O’Neill, D. Hislop 60½ net; K. Pope, B. Pope 62¼; S. Harland, N. Spargo 63¼; P. Vanagtmaal, R. Spokes 64½. Member - Guest: M. Wrigley, B. Ireland 61 net; M. Garnham, S. Jackson 64½. Nearest the pin: 1st D. Hislop, 7th P. Hopkins, 10th M. Wrigley, 13th M. Webb. Tuesday’s winner was R. Ludenia 37 pts and Thursday’s winner was C. McConnell 39 pts.

Winners: Rik De Longville, Lewis Schenck and Ashleigh Hall recorded the best scores in the Leongatha Open Amateur.

Impressive results in Leongatha Open Amateur FIFTY locals and visitors contested the 2018 edition of the Leongatha Open Amateur. Players were greeted with a golf course in tremendous condition and ideal weather. This golf course continues to test the abilities of some of the best young golfers in the state. Leongatha member Anthony Sparkes took out the AM net event playing off 10 with a net 70. Another local in Andrew Henley had the second best afternoon net score with 71 playing off 14. This paved the way for Rik De Longville from Commonwealth Golf Club to win the 36 hole net event with 149 playing off a handicap of two. Rik stormed home with a scratch score of 71 in the afternoon. The women’s field

had just the three competitors this year, but three very good competitors in Keeley Marx (h’cap two) from the Heritage, local member Rebecca Thomas (h’cap five) and Kingston Heath member Ashleigh Hall (h’cap +1). Ashleigh proved too consistent over the 36 holes taking out the title with 156. The men’s 36 hole scratch event went to Victoria Golf Club’s Lewis Schenk by five shots from his nearest competitors with a total of 147. Lewis had the best AM score with 72 and cruised home in front of Phillip Island’s Mark Boulton (152) and Royal Melbourne’s David Shimmin (152). Thanks once again to all competitors and Leongatha Golf Club looks forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Well attended: the photo includes some of the women who were able to attend Korumburra Ladies’ AGM last week. Korumburra ladies LAST Wednesday, 10 pairs played in the Foursomes Championships. The club congratulates Lee Clements (10) and Marg Clasby (21), who combined well to be champions of both the Scratch and Handicap events, with 92(15 ½) 76 ½. Runners up in the Handicap section were Lynette McIvor (19) and Judy Webb (17), with 98 (80 net). Much appreciation is expressed to Lynne Schwennesen (Scratch event) and Betty Yann (Handicap event) who are the trophy donors for the Foursomes Champions. Lee and Marg will be presented with the trophies during the Club Presentation evening, in May 2019. The NTP on the first hole was Lee and Judy was closest on the 10th green. After golf, the ladies enjoyed a shared lunch, followed by the ladies’ annual general meeting. Next Wednesday is the November Monthly Medal (even though it

Well done: Matthew Smith, Brock Fennell , Ashley Hickey and Marshall Livingston were the Leongatha Tennis Club Golf Day winners at Woorayl Golf Club. From tennis to golf

benefiting financially.

The tennis club held a golf day as a fundraiser with 40 players playing a four person Ambrose at Woorayl Golf Club. A big thank you goes to the golf club for use of course with both clubs

who contributed. Thank you to Michael Grist and Gary Young for running the event Glenn Cleveland , Jim Newton and Graham Winkler for doing bar and barbecue. The winners were

Matthew Smith, Marshall

A big thank you also Livingston, Ashley HickTHE Leongatha Tennis Club Golf Day was goes to the sponsors Bairs ey and Brock Fennell net held on Sunday, Octo- Hotel, McCartin’s Hotel, 55.375. Hays Jewellers and others Runners up were Danber 28. ny Dwyer, Gavin Maisey, Dale Burge and S. McNamara net 55.75. Longest drive went to Brock Fennell. NTP on eighth was Danny Dwyer and 17th Gavin Maisey.

Meeniyan ladies FOURSOMES golf was played on Wednesday with Irene Holm and Lyn Jennison winning the day with a score of 77.5net. Runners up were Andrea Thomson and Sue Hoskin with 78.5. BDL went to Faye Lepage and Heather Mccaughan with 79 net. Thanks to Coral Stewart for supporting the lady golfers for this event.

Star pair: Irene Holm and Lyn Jennison after their round of Foursomes golf at Meeniyan Golf Club.

Great result: Lee Clements and Marg Clasby were the Scratch and Handicap Foursomes Champions at Korumburra last Wednesday. will still be October), with the stall in operation. Despite cold weather, a team from Korumburra enjoyed their day in the four person Ambrose event at Woorayl last Friday. Jenny Blackmore was one of the lucky raffle winners. Six women played on Saturday, with Lee Clements (10) the winner, 32 points and also NTP on the seventh green. Judy Webb was close behind, with 31 points and was closest to the pin on both the first and 13th greens. Various golf clinics are available at the club,

providing good value for the cost. For further information, contact John Payne on 0491 115 962. A beginners’ ladies’ clinic is on Fridays 10 am to12pm, costing $180 for eight two hour sessions or $30 per session. Practice labs for men and women will be Friday 12pm to 1pm and Sunday 11 to 12pm, at the low rate of just $10 per session. The 48er’s Cup Day function is fast approaching. If you would like to attend, phone David on 0408 515 622 to see if there are any seats available.

Star golfers: Elly Berryman won A Grade, Marg Tuckett won B Grade and Di O’Connor won C Grade at Woorayl Golf Club.

Woorayl ladies

THE weather could not have been ‘ordered’ any better for the first round of the club championships on Wednesday, October 24. A calm clear morning greeted the 13 ladies who arrived for play. As a seeded draw was in place those in A Grade lead the field away off the first tee. It was a beautiful sight looking down the first with the precision mowed fairways ‘encouraging’ the drives to be straight and true. Thanks to Greg and his team of wonderful volunteers who have worked so hard in having the course in such magnificent condition for the main event of the club year. There were some good scratch scores posted for the first round, in A Grade Sharyn Rayson and Elly Berryman both finished on 90 with Shirley Thomas on 94 in

B Grade Ann Poole lead the way with 98 followed by Marg Tuckett 102 and Jenny Riseley 109. Fay Maynard is the C Grade leader having shot 111 just one stroke away is Di O’Connor on 112 and Elsie McBride is on 123. There were another two gobbler birdies this week with Elly on the 11th and Shirley going ‘back to back’ from last week with a great shot on the 17th. In A Grade the winner was Elly Berryman (15) 75 net, in B Grade Marg Tuckett (27) 75 net and in C Grade Di O’Connor (35) 77 net. DTL balls: Shirley Thomas (18) 76 net Ann Poole (22) 76 net and Sharyn Rayson (13) 77 net. NTP: eighth Sharyn Rayson, 11th Elly Berryman and 17th Jenny Riseley. This week: second Round Club Championships along with the November Monthly Medal.

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Pink day out at Woorayl Golf Club PINK was the colour to be seen in at the Girls Day Out annual golf event held at Woorayl on Friday, October 26. This event has been conducted for some years now by the club and is held in October to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness month with the proceeds of the day’s raffle going to the foundation. There were 60 ladies who attended the day for play in the Irish Four Ball four person Stableford team’s event. Players dressed to impress with their wonderful pink theming. The flagsticks on the greens flew pink flags along with the clubhouse decorations, flowers and the food taking on all shades of pink as well. The fickle spring weather

of South Gippsland intervened during play with a ‘four seasons in one day’ experience. Short, annoying showers persisted early in the round whilst in between the sunshine peeked through, the grey sky finally relented and fine weather prevailed for the rest of the day. Special thanks was expressed to the sponsors for the day, AW Smith and Sons and to The Perrett Group for the ‘on course goodie bag’. Jo Fennell, Woorayl club president, thanked these businesses for their continued support of the club and also acknowledged Col James for his donation of a raffle prize being a uniquely styled ‘Old Iron Cowboy Western Dinner Triangle bell’ fashioned out of railway spikes. Inge Giliam Woorayl Club

captain thanked greenkeeper Greg and his team of volunteers for the beautifully presented course and greens that were found to be very slick. Inge then announced the winners of the day who won on a countback with 93 points as the combination of Ann Poole (Woorayl) and her three team members from Mirboo North including her sister Chris Gunn, Freda Nair and Anne Wood – this makes it ‘back to back’ wins for Ann and her sister Chris. The runner up was the Wonthaggi One team of Jan Jeeves, Jan Beaumont, Chris Hamilton and Carol Sartori. Balls down the line went to the team of Sue Hoskin, Faye Le Page, Susan Straw (Meeniyan) and Janet Thompson (Woorayl) with 90 points, Beth Curram, Fiona Curram, Val

Gow and Helen Fulton (Foster) with 87 points and the team of Fay Maynard (Woorayl), Carolyn Cripps (Lang Lang), Wendy Parker and Chris Lay (Leongatha) with 86 points. NTP: eighth Chris Hamilton (Wonthaggi), 11th Maxine Eabry (Leongatha) and 17th Sue Hoskin (Meeniyan). Straight Drive Fourth: A Grade – Marg Purcell (Drouin), B Grade Marg Tuckett (Woorayl), C Grade Val Gow (Foster) Lucky Card went to the Leongatha team of Sue Woods, Lianne Adamson, Marg Berry and Glenyce McRoberts Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who attended and made the day special, it was a bright, fun and enjoyable one of golf and friendship.

Runners up: Wonthaggi’s Carol Sartori, Chris Winners: Chris Gunn, Freda Nair, Anne Wood and Hamilton, Jan Jeeves performed well at the Girls Ann Poole shared success at the annual Girls Day Day Out at Woorayl Golf Club. Absent: Jan Beaumont. Out at Woorayl Golf Club.

Leongatha’s best: Jan Brownlie won C Grade winner, Kerry Hogan was the medal and B Grade winner, Toni West won the A Grade scratch and Sue Wylie was the A Grade net winner. Leongatha ladies THE weather was certainly better last Wednesday for the rescheduled September Monthly Medal than the original date. Thirty two players enjoyed the conditions, and Kerry Hogan took full advantage winning the Medal and B Grade with 101-29-72. Thank you to Lynda Bassett for sponsoring the day. Susan Wylie won A Grade

96-21-75 and Jan Brownlie won C Grade 113-33-80. Toni West won the A Grade Scratch with 88 Gross. NTP on14th was Karen Orford and second shot 14th was Jill Martin. DTL balls went to Anna de Bondt 77, Marianne Leaver 78, Trish Owen 79, Chris Lay 81, Louise Schache, Dot Stubbs, Melina Willder 82, Pam Christensen, Lianne Adamson, Marea Maher and Coral Gray 83.

Danita Hall led home the 10 players in the nine hole Stableford event with 19 points c/b, Amy Blencowe 19 points and Noreen Williams 17points collecting down the line balls. Coral Gray performed the best of the 12 players on Saturday with (29) 36 points, followed by Anna de Bondt 34points, Marea Maher 32points and Liz Hodge 31points. Debbie Miller was nearest the pin on 16th.

Wonthaggi winners: congratulations to 4BBB Champions Catherine Bolding and Marg Johnson, pictured with with daily winners A Grade Jan Jeeves and B Grade Dot Garry. Wonthaggi ladies WEDNESDAY saw the final of the Rita O’Connell 4BBB board event between Marg Johnson and Catherine Bolding, and Betty Bowmar and Pam Russell. It was a great match played in great spirit of the game. The match could have been

won by either team with both teams having leads at various times but the final victors saw Marg and Catherine too good with a final score 3/2 . The daily Stableford event with numbers making two grades saw both winners being decided on a count back. A Grade was won by Jan Jeeves (21) 35 points from Sev

Piasente, while Dot Garry (34) 35 took home B Grade prize from Chris Hamilton NTP on eighth was Anne Tschiderer and 17th Anne Poulton. BDL went to S. Piasente 35, C. Hamilton 35, A. Poulton 34, D. Judkins 33, S. Jagoe 32 and R. Wilkinson 32.

• Table Tennis

Top spot for TWAAB AT the end of the A Grade home and away matches, TWAAB claimed the minor premiership by finishing top of the table with 20 points, 95 rubbers and 297 games. Messmate was second on 18/81/286, closely followed by Plum 18/80/273. The final top four spot went to Tamarisk with 14/67/259. The ladder also ran Evergreen 12/80/267, LemAmazing: Hamish Burns is the U12 Singles Champion, Braden Andrighetto is the Handicap Open Sin- ons 10/81/279 and Gums 10/71/248, with Oaks gles runner up and Blake Stivic is the U12 Singles runner up. claiming the wooden spoon 10/62/229. Bryce Holwerda was the leading player with 37 wins, followed by Michael Holwerda 33, Case Debondt 31, Michael Chang 28, and MiThe first A Reserve semi THE first B Grade semi chael Westaway 26. final was played last week final was also impressive with In the first semi final the top team going down to a and –as so often happens played on Tuesday, Octoteam of young players who finin finals – the result was ber 22, Tamarisk probably ished fourth on the ladder. wished it had missed out on unexpected. Hawks (Jack Duff, Jackson a top four spot when they Favourites to win were Baker and Coby Chandler) detrailed 1/5 after six rubbers. Andrew Chetcutti and Jayden feated Geese (Denis and CharIt fought back hard in Burns (Lamborghini). the second doubles which ley Donohue, and Oscar ConMitch Stivic: was However, Jackson Baker the runner up to his was fantastic battle with and Harvey Smith (Mercedes) way) 5-3 after an extremely Tamarisk taking the first two put up a fierce battle to get over competitive and challenging Jack Donohue: was brother Jake in the fi- hard fought games 11/8 and the line in the last two games match. the runner up to Jake nal of the Wonthaggi 12/10. It was a thriller to the last Stivic in the popular Junior Table Tennis after being down 2-1. In the next two games, Well done to both teams. point played. Jumbo Ball event. Championships. it was Plum’s junior player,

Wonthaggi Table Tennis juniors continue to impress

James Rowley who absolutely starred. He cracked scorching backhand winner after winner on crucial points that left the Tamarisk players in shock and awe. Plum won these two games 11/9 and 11/8 to level at two all. With the pressure right on, the final game was more of a cat and mouse affair with both teams being careful to not give easy points away. This suited Tamarisk better and after a long battle they took the game 11/9. It was all in vain however as Plum veteran Case Debondt wrapped up the win for his side in the next rubber. In the second semi final, Messmate jumped out of the blocks to lead 3/1 after winning the first doubles. In the next singles game, Messmate’s Martin Stone caused an upset when he staged a miracle comeback against Michael Holwerda after losing the first two games, winning 11/9 in the fifth game. Messmate’s junior player Tim Hardacre also was down 0/2 in his match against TWAAB’s Jo Taylor, having lost the first to 6/11 and 4/11. Whoever had a whisper in his ear at the break certain-

ly altered the course of the match with Tim winning the next three very tight games 12/10, 11/9 and 13/11. Bryce Holwerda then wrapped up the win defeating Kevin Dowling in the next rubber to record a 6/1 victory. Having been top of the table all season, TWAAB now have to regroup and play Plum in the preliminary final next week. With the top four already settled the last round of the A Reserve Grade season saw only one change to the top four with the Fluffy Unicorns dropping from third to fourth. Next week, it will play PJ’s in a knock out final and Blues will play RSL in the other knock out final. The winner will play the following week for the premiership. A presentation night will be at the Leongatha RSL clubrooms on Tuesday, November 13, from 6.30pm. Please let your organisers know if you wish to attend. The KeenAger group will be having a Christmas break up party at Bairs Hotel on Tuesday, December 4, from 12pm on. Please let Dawn Rasmussen know if you wish to attend.

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Power promised redevelopment funding AN improved sporting pavilion and better changing facilities are in the pipeline for Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club.

An elected Liberal Nationals Government will contribute $800,000 towards stages one and two of the club’s redevelopment project. Bass MLA Brian Paynter announced the funding promise on Wednesday. “Our clubs desperately need the right facilities to cope with the huge growth in male and female sport,” he said. “This upgrade is well overdue and we are proud to show our support for this club with its rich history and tradition.” The club intends to extend and connect the former Blues and Rovers pavilions. By doing so, the visitor and umpires’ rooms will become larger and a new social area will be created. Coaches’ boxes will also be revamped. The club is also looking to develop more showers

and changing areas to accommodate the netballers and the growing number of male and female junior footballers. Updating the facilities will mean Wonthaggi will have more opportunities to host finals for the Gippsland Football Netball League. Wonthaggi has one of the premier grounds, but its facilities let it down. Power committee member Mal Lindsay said this project has been on the cards for around eight years. “It’s not just about footy; this will benefit the whole community. It will be a sporting hub that people can enjoy,” he said. “The changing facilities will be a great addition for our club. The Youth Girls (footy) come off the ground after a wet game and they need more privacy.” Vice president Kris Baker said the junior numbers are flying and some real talent is coming through the ranks. The Youth Girls went down by one point in the 2018 grand final and the U14s won the grand final.

Over at the netball courts, four of the six teams won entry into finals. Currently, the club has 600 members and attracts large numbers of spectators from across the community. The facilities are also used by soccer club, the angling club, cricket clubs, and the Wonthaggi and District Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Society Inc. Shadow Minister for Sport Danny O’Brien said it was fantastic to shift focus onto grassroots clubs. “(Premier) Daniel Andrews insists on giving $225 million to the AFL to upgrade Etihad Stadium, while local sporting clubs are struggling with old and inadequate facilities,” he said. “Only a Liberal Nationals Government will prioritise funding for local sporting clubs, instead of giving a multimillion dollar taxpayer handout to the richest sporting competition in Australia.”

Phillip Island ........................... 29.0 Inverloch Kroams................... 26.5 Leongatha North .................... 22.5 Korumburra ........................... 22.5 Inverloch Storm........................ 20.0 Koonwarra ................................ 17.0 Leongatha ................................. 16.5

Power upgrade: Bass MLA Brian Paynter (far left) and Shadow Minister for Sport Danny O’Brien (second right) announced an elected Liberal Nationals Government will provide $800,000 to Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club for major redevelopment works. They are pictured with the club’s vice president Kris Baker, treasurer Jenny Brown and committee member Mal Lindsay.

Funding boost for Inverloch tennis

RESULTS and ladders from round three: October 28.

Berrys Creek ........................... 33.5 Hallston ................................... 29.5 Outtrim.................................... 24.0 Leongatha Green .................... 20.5 Baromi ...................................... 18.0 Leongatha Gold ........................ 15.5 Korumburra .............................. 13.0

A Grade

All matches were affected by rain – players were unable to play last doubles matches Fish Creek had the bye. Leongatha De Minaur 6 sets 36 games defeated Mardan 0 sets 17 games; Baromi 4 sets 30 games defeated Leongatha Barty 2 sets 20 games.

Section 3 Inverloch .................................. 18.0 Korumburra .............................. 17.0 Koonwarra ................................ 13.0 Leongatha ................................... 2.0

Ladder

LEONGATHA FOOTBALL/NETBALL CLUB Invites you to its

NETBALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, November 7, 2018

at 7.00pm Leongatha Football Rooms More information Ph: Brooke Brown 0419 367 854

All welcome

This is part of the $195 million Grassroots Sport Revival Fund, which will deliver the funding for local sport that clubs and volunteers need to get back in control of their stretched resources. “This is a great result for the local sporting community here in Inverloch,” Bass MLA Brian Paynter said. “A Liberal Nationals Government will open new facilities

to meet the needs of our growing population and deliver an innovative program to activate more sports facilities on school grounds for community use and support more female involvement in sport.” The redeveloped courts will create a state of the art environment for the tennis club and provide more opportunities for local players to maximise use of the club. The current condition is poor and non-compliant which causes risks to the local players and those who come from far and wide across Gippsland to use the facility. With Victoria’s growing population, it’s important that every

person in our state has access to sporting facilities. The Liberal Nationals will get back in control of population growth and stand up for all Victorians, unlike the city-centric Andrews Labor Government. “Brian Paynter understands the importance of local sporting facilities,” Shadow Minister for Sport Danny O’Brien said. “Unlike Daniel Andrews, who has decided to gift a massive $225 million of taxpayers’ money to the AFL to upgrade Etihad Stadium, the Liberal Nationals are getting behind cash strapped local sporting clubs who desperately need our support.”

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First with an outstanding 65.48 percent were the highly competent team of Deb Anglim and Jack Kuiper. Second was the up and coming team of Alan Johnston and John Jarvis with a very sound 58.93 percent. Third was the always steady pair of Philip and Neville Chapman with 52.68 percent.

East/West

First with 58.63 percent was the highly competent pair of Kaye Douglas and John Sutton. Second with a very solid 55.06 percent were Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro. Third with 53.27 percent was the reliable pair of Faye Rowlands and Pat West. Tarwin Lower, Tuesday, October 23 – pairs:

East/West

AN elected Liberal Nationals Government will contribute $490,000 towards the redevelopment of the tennis court surfaces at Thompson Reserve, Results Section 1: Korumburra 5.56 d Inverloch Storm Inverloch.

Ladders Section 1

Inverloch, Friday, October 26 – pairs:

First with the excellent score of 60.36 percent were Dirk Jacobs and Malcolm Aeschlimann. Second with a very solid 58.21 percent were the ever steady Frank Arndt and Clive Hope. Third with 47.14 percent were Marg Freeman and Heather Bligh.

IN Section 1 on Saturday Korumburra and Storm had a good match with Korumburra winning by eight games.

4.48, Inverloch Kroams 7.63 d Leongatha North 2.39, Leongatha 6.61 d Koonwarra 3.50, Phillip Island - bye. Section 2: Berrys Creek 7.69 d Korumburra 2.42, Hallston 8.71 d Leongatha Gold 1.29, Baromi 5.62 d Leongatha Green 4.56, Outtrim bye. Section 3: Koonwarra 8.56 d Leongatha 0.9, Inverloch v Korumburra (no score received).

RESULTS for last week:

North/South

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis There were tiebreakers each way in the men’s sets. Inverloch Kroams won well against Leongatha North with fill-ins in each team, Koony players from last season, well done, two tiebreakers going their way. In Section 2 Berrys Creek recorded another win with the Korumburra ladies winning two sets for the team. Baromi men won their three sets with the Leongatha Gold ladies winning and keeping the score close by three games before the mixed. There were tiebreakers each way but Baromi won the last set and the match by six games. Hallston won well only losing a tiebreaker. Well done to both teams young players with senior players to guide them. Koonwarra won all sets against Leongatha in Section 3. No score was received from the Inverloch v Korumburra match. Be sure to have results to the score secretary by 8pm on the Saturday night.

South Gippsland Bridge Club

Ladder Fish Creek ................................ 16.5 Mardan ..................................... 14.5 Leongatha Osaka ...................... 10.5 Millman .................................... 10.5 Baromi ........................................ 9.5 Leongatha North......................... 9.5 Leongatha Djokovic ................... 7.5 Leongatha Halep ........................ 7.5

C Grade

Matches affected by rain – some players were Leongatha De Minaur .............. 17.5 unable to play last doubles matches. Fish Creek ................................ 10.5 Leongatha Wozniacki 3 sets 15 games deLeongatha Barty ............................ 9 feated Baromi Yellow 2 sets 12 games; Mardan Baromi ........................................ 8.5 Mardan ....................................... 6.5 5 sets 24 games defeated Baromi Black 3 sets 17 games; Leongatha Federer 6 sets 24 games B Grade All matches were affected by rain – players defeated Leongatha North 0 sets 4 games. were unable to play last doubles matches. Ladder Baromi 4 sets 28 games defeated Leongatha Leongatha Federer.................... 17.5 Halep 2 sets 21 games; Fish Creek 5 sets, 35 Baromi Yellow.......................... 12.5 games defeated Leongatha Millman 1 set, 13 Leongatha North....................... 11.5 games; Mardan 5 sets, 30 games defeated LeonMardan ..................................... 11.5 gatha Djokovic 1 set 14 games; Leongatha OsaLeongatha Wozniacki ................. 9.5 ka 6 sets 36 games defeated Leongatha North 0 sets, 6 games. Baromi Black ............................. 7.5

First with the outstanding score of 84.17 percent were Club Champions Dina Drury and Richard Moss. Second with another wonderful score was the highly competent pair of John Sutton and Alan Johnston. Third with 47-08 percent were Marie Sands and Ken McKenzie. Meeniyan, Monday, October 22 –pairs: First with a highly successful score of 62.50 percent were the always among the top players pair of Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope. Second with a strong 58.93 percent were Neville Chapman and Dirk Jacobs. Third with another commendable score of 51.19 percent were Margaret Smith and Margaret Munro. The club offers congratulations to the team of Dina Drury, Richard Moss, Jack Kuiper and Deb Anglim who so capably represented the Eastern Region in Country Teams in Melbourne on the weekend. A well deserved fourth was a real achievement. The club’s annual congress is coming on November 10 and 11. Details are on the club’s website.

South Gippsland Ladies Midweek Tennis LADDERS after round 12: Section 1

Inverloch Sapphires.................. 56.5 Inverloch Diamonds .................... 54 Bena............................................. 52 Inverloch Rubies ...................... 51.5 Wonthaggi Chooks ................... 39.5 Leongatha ................................. 34.5

Section 2A

Bena............................................. 63 Phillip Island A............................ 61 Invy Chicks ................................. 61 Korumburra ................................. 42 Wonthaggi Owls .......................... 37 Fish Creek ................................... 24

Section 2B

Nyora ........................................... 62 Inverloch Blue ............................. 62 Grantville..................................... 59 Inverloch White ........................... 54 Phillip Island B............................ 34 Wonthaggi Eagles........................ 17

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Athletes brave the elements

Great performance from local athletes FOURTEEN South Coast athletes travelled to Casey Fields on October 20 to compete in round three of Athletics Victoria Shield.

Although the rain held off for the majority of the afternoon, the gusty winds made for tough conditions in the field events and strong headwinds in the home straight also made it difficult for the track runners. The athletes performed well despite the conditions, with the open women’s team winning their division on the day to now sit comfortably in second place overall which is a fantastic result, especially considering they are competing against some much larger clubs. Local meet three was held at Wonthaggi on October 23. A fun night was enjoyed by all, and again the local meet records continued to fall, with eight records broken on the night across the four events that were held. Results for both AV Shield Round 3 and local meet three are below. Athletics Victoria Shield round three results:

M40 Triple Jump: Jeffter Ihomana 8.60m; M16 200m: Matthew Merrilees 25.55 (-3.4); Hammer: Matthew Merrilees 26.31m; High Jump: Matthew Merrilees 1.60m; Shot Put: Matthew Merrilees 11.80m; M14 200m: Harrison Clark 33.77 (-3.3); 800m: Harrison Clark 3:04.9h; Triple Jump: Harrison Clark 7.62m; Open Women 200m: Sarah Lewis 30.03 (-4.1); Aliesha Wrigley 30.63 (-4.1); Courtney Clark 35.59 (-3.4); Naomi Merrilees 40.10 (-3.7); 800m: Sarah Lewis 2:21.68; Aliesha Wrigley 2:36.6h; Courtney Clark 3:25.5h; Naomi Merrilees 3:32.0h; 4x100m Relay: South Coast (Aliesha Wrigley, Sarah Lewis, Courtney Clark & Georgia Burns) 58.16; Shot Put: Beth Montgomery 7.16m; Courtney Clark 6.57m; Naomi Merrilees 4.73m; F18 200m: Georgia Burns 30.42 (-4.1); Rachel Aitken 32.31 (-3.2); 800m: Georgia Burns 2:37.3h; Rachel Aitken 3:06.7h; High Jump: Alarna Gibson-William-

Competitor: Alarna Gibson-Williamson competed in the high jump in round three of Athletics Victoria Shield.

son 1.60m; Rachel Aitken 1.50m; Shot Put: Georgia Burns 8.48m; Triple Jump: Rachel Aitken 8.07m; F14 80m Hurdles: Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery 14.18 (0.3); High Jump: Paige Barry 0.00m; Isla Ormond 1.35m; Local meet three results: Triple Jump: U14B - Harrison Clark 7.68m, Beau Ransom 6.41m U14G - Mollie Ransom 7.35m U16B - Tyler Butcher 10.96m U20G - Aliesha Wrigley 7.72m, Courtney Clark 6.35m Open Men - Brenton Taber 9.39m Masters Men - Luke Ransom 8.91m (50+ local meet record), Jeffter Ihomana 8.37m Masters Women - Janine Wynen 6.39m (50+ local meet record), Beth Montgomery 5.65m 100m: U14B - Harrison Clark 16.37, Beau Ransom 16.66 U14G - Mollie Ransom 16.31 U16B - Tyler Butcher 13.51 U20G - Aliesha Wrigley 15.97, Courtney Clark 16.93 Open Men - Brenton Taber 12.93 Open Women - Sarah Lewis 14.36 Masters Men - Luke Ransom 15.01, Jeffter Ihomana 15.46, Bob Robinson 23.09 Masters Women - Janine Wynen 18.93 (50+ local meet record), Beth Montgomery 22.26 Shot Put: U14B - Harrison Clark 5.31m, Beau Ransom 4.18m U14G - Mollie Ransom 3.87m U16B - Tyler Butcher 8.83m U20G - Courtney Clark 6.53m, Aliesha Wrigley 5.76m Open Men - Brenton Taber 7.76m Open Women - Sarah Lewis 4.86m Masters Men - Luke Ransom 8.87m, Bob Robinson 7.40m (70+ local meet record) Masters Women - Beth Montgomery 7.59m (50+ local meet record), Janine Wynen 5.83m 3000m: U14B - Beau Ransom 12:30.66, Harrison Clark 14:43.76 U14G - Mollie Ransom 14:54.37 U20G - Courtney Clark 17:23.60 Masters Men - Luke Ransom 12:14.15 (40+ & 50+ local meet record) Masters Women - Janine Wynen 14:57.69 (50+ local meet record) 5000m: Open Women - Sarah Lewis 19:32.29 (local meet record)

AFTER a washout last week, this week 119 athletes competed in cold and drizzly conditions at the velodrome on Saturday morning. Due to Cup weekend next weekend, this week the competition meet will be held as a twilight on Thursday night, beginning at 5pm sharp.

Achievement: new records were awarded to Oscar Murdoch (U13 boys 200M hurdles), Xavier Bolge (U14 boys 200M hurdles and Annabel Gammon (U8 girls 700M) for records set two weeks ago.

In action: Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Cooper Smith competed in the 400m, 200m and 100m at the State Athletics recenrly.

Athletes impress SIX athletes from Wonthaggi Secondary College made the trip to Albert Park to compete in the State Athletics Championships on Monday, October 22.

In warm conditions, the students came away with some incredible results; Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery (12/13 years): first 80m hurdles and first javelin. Tyler Butcher (14 years): second long jump. Cooper Smith (16 years): first 400m, first 200m and fourth 100m. Jared Lawson (16 years): fourth shot put. Jess Gislingham (16/20 years): sixth 100m and sixth 200m. John Spiller (18/20 years): sixth 200. The school and the students were proud of their efforts in competing against the best in the state.

Outstanding: Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Cooper Smith came away with two gold medals for 200m and 400m in the State Athletics.

Funding boost for school pool WONTHAGGI Primary School will soon have important new swimming pool works undertaken, thanks to the State Government. All conditions: despite the drizzle, parkrun was enjoyed by all in Koonwarra on Saturday.

Great turnout to parkrun PARKRUN was on again at Koonwarra on Saturday morning.

The weather looked a bit sunny at 7am, but the grey came in at 7:30am and, after the ritual morning stroll into the tunnel before parkrun, there was a misty sheen. This week 102 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom four were first timers and 25 recorded new personal bests. Representatives of eight different clubs took part. Some were on the course with prams and some with dogs. A special mention goes to Bailey Langstaff, who is aiming for the U10s record. There were also some visitors this week from Narre Warren and the ED from Lithgow. It was great to see new faces. Koonwarra parkrun finished this

week in a light drizzle of rain, but everyone had all warmed up by the end. Hoping to see a good turn up for next week for the first birthday celebrations, so get those K dress ups out. This event was made possible by eight volunteers: Patricia Miller, Lynette McCarthy, Vanessa McCarthy, Mitchell Sheppard, Peter Rose, Leanne Stuchberry, Judy Langstaff and Sarah Peachey. 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.

Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing announced the upgrade with $62,100 for costs associated with the refurbishment of the swimming pool at Wonthaggi Primary School. “We’re upgrading schools across Victoria so families can know no matter where they live they can access a great local school the whole community is proud of,” she said. “This upgrade is about more than giving Wonthaggi Primary School students the school facilities they deserve – it’s about helping build community pride in a great local school, as the region grows” Wonthaggi Primary School principal Wendy Bradley said the school was excited to receive the funding. “We were told four weeks ago funding was a possibility and the State Government was looking into it,” she said. “We are now waiting on notification about what repairs this funding will cover and we are looking forward to having our pool up and running again in time for the swimming season in at the end of November.” On top of the pool refurbishment, the school is working on building a deck and improved

Exciting announcement: Wonthaggi Primary School principal Wendy Bradley and students Luci and Sailor were thrilled to receive a funding boost from the State Government to go towards the school’s pool refurbishments. change rooms. Next year, a storage shed will also be built. The school has been busily raising its own funds towards these projects, including holding its Mini Mudda event last Saturday. “The pool is part of what our school is known for. We have had overwhelming support from the community. We’ve had people drop into the school to express their support for the pool and we have heard

lots of stories from parents and grandparents about learning to swim in the pool,” Ms Bradley said. “It shows us that this is a very significant project for our community and it’s wonderful to have that support.” The State Government is working to strengthen community pride in schools and build the Education State so that every Victorian student gets the opportunity for a great education and every community

has access to a great school. The project is part of a $3.8 billion investment by the Government to improve classrooms, upgrade facilities and build new schools. For further information about the Government’s record school construction and upgrade program visit the Victorian School Building Authority website: www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au.

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Newhaven’s new $7M gym a game-changer SPRING boarding the exciting new sports hub at Phillip Island’s Newhaven College is the state of the art $7 million plus gymnasium that is nearing completion and should be finished by Christmas. The gymnasium will be the perfect gift for the college community starting back in January 2019 and with the crack team of award winning architects and builders another dream development is being established at the college that will foster the region’s sporting talents. A Federal Government BGA (Block Grant Authority) for $1.75 million helped kickstart the gymnasium with the rest being funded by the school via a construction loan. Construction started in early December 2018 and college principal Gea Lovell has praised the outstanding work of award winning Hayball Architects, in particular lead architect Owen West, project managers Paris Murphy and Laura Ulph and Wonthaggi’s DAS Constructions Dale Sartori and the 100 or so contractors and workers-mostly locals-on site most days. DAS Constructions has built most of the Newhaven College new school buildings, winning awards for each project it has completed at the school. Mrs Lovell said the contractors are local, as that is the school’s and the builder’s preference. “The work of every subcontractor and of the DAS team is nothing short of exceptional,” she said. This awe-inspiring gymnasium not only features a lofty curved wall that towers above and wraps around the massive structure but also provides wind protection to the seated area at the front of the building and the oval. Inside there is a sizable stadium space for, two timber, sprung floored netball/basketball courts, this space can also be divided if necessary, massive drop down screen for displays, state of the art sound system and an environmentally friendly passive heating and cooling system, storage areas, large girls, boys and disabled

Cycling for change

Up for the challenge: Inverloch resident and former Footscray players Colin Boyd and Cameron Wright (not pictured) will be cycling to raise funds for the Neil Sachse Foundation in November. All funds go towards research to improve the the treatment of spinal cord injuries He has devoted his life to supporting reINVERLOCH residents and former Footscray players Colin Boyd and search into supporting people with spinal cord in the hope they will walk again. Cameron Wright will be cycling for the injury He established the Neil Sachse Centre for Neil Sachse Foundation. Spinal Cord Research, which works within the

Wave of excitement: Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell (far right) and board members Elena Campbell, Megan White, Simon Manning, David Jobe, Greg Price and John Ward toured the latest addition to the school, the state of the art gymnasium due for completion by late December this year. shower, toilet and change room facilities, classroom, weights room, first aid room and sick bay. Towards the front of the building looking out through big glass doors to a paved undercover gathering area featuring outside seating, with views out to the main oval and sports pavilion is a spacious PE staff room and reception. Mrs Lovell said the gymnasium will be predominantly used for physical education, sport and health

Thrilled: former Newhaven College deputy principal and current Board member John Ward is delighted with the progress on the new $7 million gymnasium that will feature spacious outdoor seating areas at the front of the building looking out to the oval.

Massive stadium: the new gymnasium at Newhaven College will house two timber, sprung floored netball/basketball courts, being checked out recently by Board members from left chair Greg Price, project committee chair David Jobe and John Ward.

programs. “The facility with its sprung floor will also be used for a variety of activities, lunch time clubs and the associated class rooms could be utilised for passive activity but at times major functions will also be able to be set up,” she said. As to future additions to the sports precinct and Mrs Lovell said the college is currently conducting a feasibly study for a pool and will soon go out to tender for the hockey/ tennis field and soccer pitch. “This facility brings a much needed resource to the college and once the playing fields are completed next year, Newhaven College will also offer a dedicated sports precinct,” she said. “The students are already planning for its use outside of regular class time, where they hope to be able to engage in sport training sessions, use the weights facility and become involved in strength and conditioning coaching.” Construction of the gymnasium is set to be wrapped up by December 2018 and Mrs Lovell envisages full occupancy will be available by mid January 2019. With the college sports precinct well on the way Mrs Lovell said, “The school is currently conducting financial and feasibility studies for a number of new facilities which include a swimming pool, music centre and performing arts wing. “Other works that need to occur relate to regular maintenance of our older facilities, and the Year 9 campus will be our main focus for an upgrade over the coming months, and the external pavilion will also be given some much needed care,” she said. “We are also looking at our play facilities. A project close to my heart will be the development of the Boys Home Road Boulevard, which is the pedestrian walkway between the Senior School and the Specialist Wing. “The aim is to make this a sheltered shared space where the students can gather, and at times be entertained by one of our many music ensembles.”

The ride will raise funds for research into spinal injuries. Twenty riders will start in Adelaide on November 26, ride to Hahndorf and return to Adelaide on November 28. Neil Sachse was left a quadriplegic following an on field collision in an AFL match in 1975 with the Footscray Football Club. The injury – and his response since – has made a positive contribution to the lives of many.

South Australia Health and Medical Research Institute. The institute and the Neil Sachse Foundation initiated Project Discovery, which is a three year research program requiring $1 million to create a world first imaging system to better diagnose the extent of spinal cord injuries. Around $300,000 has been raised since the cycling challenge began. In addition, the funds raised will allow the honing, development and creation of newer technologies to treat the damaged spinal cord. “Neil is now 43 years old and they are still using the pin prick by way of diagnosis. They are still using the same primitive method. These funds will go towards providing research to develop better ways of diagnosing and treating spinal cord injuries,” Mr Boyd said. “So many people in our community play sport and this could happen to any one of us. I believe this foundation needs to be greatly supported to give people every chance of treatment and getting back to their way of life.” Each cyclist is expected to raise $3000 for Neil Sachse’s research project. The Western Bulldogs Past Players Association has generously donated $1500 to each of the Inverloch riders. Donations from the community are welcome and can be made to the cyclists’ online funding pages.

Inspiring change: Neil Sachse was injured in a football match for Footscray in the 70s. He has dedicated his life to improving the outcome of spinal cord injuries for others.

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Colin Boyd: Cameron Wright: www.mycause.com.au/page/187957/cameron-wright

Last chance for Local Sporting Champions TIME is running out for local junior athletes to apply for round two of the 2018/19 Local Sporting Champions program. Applications close tomorrow (Wednesday, October 31). Flinders MP Greg Hunt urged young athletes to apply to support their involvement in sport. “The Coalition Government is committed to getting Australian children more active, more often,” he said. “These $500 grants provide financial assistance to athletes, coaches and officials to go towards travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when attending endorsed state, national or international championships. “Local Sporting Champions grants provide

an ideal opportunity for young sports people to gain financial assistance to help them turn their sporting dreams into a reality.” The grants are aimed at alleviating the financial strain some families and young athletes feel when selected for a significant sporting event. “The Local Sporting Champions grants are important for encouraging more Australians to participate in sport and help support emerging athletes achieve all they can in sport,” Mr Hunt said. “The number of Local Sporting Champions grants is limited and it is important that athletes, coaches and officials apply for the financial support before their event.” For more information about Local Sporting Champions grant and to apply, visit www.ausport.gov.au/LSC.

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thestar.com.au Good shot: Craig Walker cuts nicely for runs late in the OMK innings.

Focused: Koonwarra/LRSL keeper Mitch Scrimshaw takes a ball down leg side, closely watched by OMK’s Craig Walker.

• LDCA C Grade Division 2

Club outlast the Island WONTHAGGI Club fought to defend 147 and walk away with a win.

Joshua Schulz opened for Club and put Phillip Island under pressure making 76 runs. An additional 42 runs to Kevin McLean put Club in an excellent position to claim the points.

However, Club’s middle order was quickly wiped out by Tyce Klevercamp and Liam Keating, who took 2/37 and 3/23 respectively. Captain John Johnston finished it off, taking 2/16. Phillip Island played a consistent innings, but the big scores from Club was enough to win. Club bowler Alan Ray kept his team in the game by taking 5/29. Keating top scored with 27 runs. Carl Muscat and Johnston contributed 22 and 24 runs respectively. Phillip Island fell short with a score of 9/144. OMK trounced Koonwarra/LRSL Blue on Saturday. Darryl Chilcott was Blue’s top scorer with 24 runs.

Anthony Hunt and Mitchell Scrimshaw accumulated 20 and 23 runs respectively. For OMK, Christopher Duff, Shane Williams and Brock Furness each claimed two wickets. Blue was left to defend 9/130 at the end of the innings. OMK quickly gathered momentum and won the match with Peter Miller making 27 runs, Donald Wylie retiring with 30 runs and George Lomagno top scoring with 45 not out. For Blue, wickets were taken by David Thomas and Scrimshaw. OMK finished its innings with 2/138. Glen Alvie triumphed over Kilcunda-Bass. Captain David Hynes led Glen Alvie to victory with

80 runs. Ray Slade contributed 30 runs. From Kilcunda-Bass, wickets were taken by Jason Cooper, Tarkyn Dann, Lincoln Brock and Andrew Thomas. Glen Alvie ended its innings with 4/184. Darcy Clay was Kilcunda-Bass’ top scorer with 42 runs. Cooper also performed well, contributed 20 runs. Darcy Hale had Glen Alvie’s best bowling figures, taking 2/5. Kilcunda-Bass played out its innings with a final score of 6/91. Koonwarra/LRSL Gold won on forfeit to Korumburra.

• LDCA C Grade Division 1

Brown brings it home A FIVE wicket haul from Phillip Island’s Zach Brown sent WontTop score: OMK’s George Lamagno made haggi Club packing on Saturday. 45 not out against Koonwarra/LRSL Blue.

Brown claimed 5/14 off eight overs. Club started strong when captain Ian Barnes made 31 runs. B Grade Division 2 However, this was the Inverloch ........................... 30 Kilcunda Bass ................... 24 top score and Club was all Glen Alvie.......................... 18 out for 121 at the end of Imperials ........................... 12 the innings. Foster.................................. 12 Thomas Niven conWon Miners ........................ 12 tributed to Club’s downPoowong-Loch ..................... 0 fall, taking 2/12. C Grade Division 1 Phillip Island openOMK.................................. 30 ing batsman Kevin Taylor Inverloch ........................... 30 Phillip Island..................... 24 brought it home, making Won Club .......................... 18 65 not out. Mitchell Kinghorn Korumburra ........................ 18 MDU .................................. 12 contributed 20 runs. Nerrena ............................... 12 Club’s Fraser West put

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Won Club .......................... 36 OMK.................................. 30 Nerrena ............................. 30 Phillip Island..................... 24 Glen Alvie .......................... 12 Inverloch .............................. 6 Korumburra .......................... 6 Kilcunda Bass ...................... 0 A Grade Division 2 Koonwarra-L/RSL ........... 24 Imperials ........................... 18 MDU .................................. 18 Foster................................. 18 Town................................... 12 Poowong-Loch ................... 12 Won Miners .......................... 6 B Grade Division 1 Phillip Island..................... 36 Nerrena ............................. 30 Won Club .......................... 24 MDU .................................. 18 Koonwarra L/RSL.............. 18 OMK .................................... 6 Korumburra .......................... 6 Town..................................... 6

Town..................................... 0 C Grade Division 2 Koon L/RSL Gold ............ 30 Glen Alvie.......................... 30 Won Club .......................... 30 Phillip Island..................... 24 OMK .................................. 18 Korumburra ........................ 12 Koon L/RSL Blue ................ 0 Kilcunda Bass ...................... 0

• U16 GCL

Match ready

the pressure on Phillip Island, taking 2/10. The points ultimately went to Phillip Island with a final score of 3/123. An impressive 102 run partnership saw Inverloch walk away with a win over Nerrena. Clayton Fisher made 49 runs and Jacob Strickland made 60 runs. Fisher was caught by Ryan Giliam, bowled by Jamie Cann. Strickland was caught by Rohit Radhakrishan, bowled by Ben Croatto. Croatto had the top bowling figures, taking 2/23. Inverloch successfully defended a total of 4/165. Nerrena suffered a slow start and Cann top scored with 22 runs before he was bowled by Fisher.

Fisher was determined to take home the win, claiming 3/12. Cameron Butler and Strickland took two wickets each. Nerrena was all out for 74 off 22.2 runs. MDU successfully defended 9/116 to defeat Korumburra. After a quiet innings, MDU had to fight to the finish out on the field. MDU’s top score came from captain Tyrone Zukovskis with 22 runs. John Phillipa accumulated 20 runs. For Korumburra, Robert Francis and Nick Arney claimed 3/10 and 2/24 respectively. Korumburra’s Iian Riddell produced a top score of 35. Ben Whitton and Tim Morrison also

contributed 16 runs each but it was not enough to chase down MDU’s total. Phillips caused headaches for Korumburra, taking 3/25. Damian Howard took 2/19. MDU’s winning tally was 7/121. A low scoring first innings saw OMK secure a win over Town. Town won the toss and went in to bat first at Digger Park. Unfortunately, the innings was something of a non-event. OMK bowlers Michael Whiteside and Danny Elford showed no mercy. They claimed 5/28 and 5/17 respectively. Ned Hanily was Town’s top performer on the day, accumulating 15

• Mirboo North cricket

Win for Premier B Premier A

Premier B

Mirboo North played Latrobe at home and seCHURCHILL captain John Keighran encured a victory. sured it was a hard day for Mirboo North Mirboo North won the toss and sent Latrobe on Saturday. into bat first.

Keighran made a whopping 125 runs, securing the win for his team. LEONGATHA and District Cricket AsPlaying at the George Cain Oval in Churchill, sociation GCL U16’s team is set to play Mirboo North won the toss and sent Churchill in Sale/Maffra at Sale College Oval on to bat first. Keighran batted fourth and accumulated Sunday, November 4. his massive score before he was caught and The team is: Josh Williams (C), Jack Collins bowled. (VC), Billy Manicaro, Evan Allaway, Ethan LamChurchill finished off its innings 8/265. ers, Darcy Hume, Heath Dobbie, Cal Buckland, Mirboo North was out for 144 off 33.2 overs. Jacob Strickland, Tom Niven and Jack Butcher.

It was a reasonably quiet innings for Latrobe. Mirboo North’s BJ Gilmore and AJ McCarthy ensured Latrobe did not damage the scoresheet. Only Latrobe’s Steven Hanning broke away and made 40 runs. Latrobe was all out for 129 off 41 overs. Mirboo North easily caught up and took the points with 3/132. C Grade’s results were not available before printing.

runs. Ashley Hickey contributed 13 runs. Town was all out for 48 after 15.3 overs. OMK captain Russell White and Scott Thomas

were the only batsmen needed to win the match. White made 33 not out and Thomas made 17 not out. The winning tally was 0/60.

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 4 - November 3 Home team

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v v v v

Won Club OMK Nerrena Phillip Island

Won Turf Inv Turf Kor Turf Bass 1

G. Laird T. Rogers G. Adams G. Goss

Grade A2 Koon L/RSL Leongatha Town MDU Foster

v v v v

Imperials Poowong Loch Won Miners Bye

Leon Turf SP 1 Meen

A. Stride G. Wightman J. Schelling

Grade B1 Won Club OMK Nerrena Phillip Island

v v v v

Koon L/RSL Leongatha Town Korumburra MDU

McMahon Outt Nerr Cowes

M. Heenan A. Jordan K. Scrimshaw N. Barnes

Grade B2 Poowong Loch Foster Won Miners Imperials

v v v v

Inverloch Glen Alvie Kilcunda Bass Bye

Loch FGC Won FG

TBA G. Wyatt B. Bek

Grade C1 Inverloch Leongatha Town Phillip Island Korumburra

v v v v

Won Club MDU Nerrena OMK

Tarwin SP 2 Rhyll Kor SC

TBA TBA TBA TBA

Kilcunda Bass Koon L/RSL Blue Phillip Island Korumburra

Won SC TBA Koon TBA GA TBA Digger Pk TBA

Grade A1 Glen Alvie Inverloch Korumburra Kilcunda Bass

Grade C2 Won Club v Koon L/RSL Gold v Glen Alvie v OMK v

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

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Club wins century battle BOTH teams boasted a ton on the scoresheet, but ultimately Wonthaggi Club was named the winner over Korumburra on Saturday.

Korumburra won the toss and sent Club in to bat. Ross Lovett was the star of the show, making 109 not out. Captain Lochlan McLean contributed 64 runs before he was run out. Michael Patching had Korumburra’s best bowling figures, taking 2/19. Club ended the innings with 5/215. Korumburra’s Trevor Allen had Club under pressure to defend its total when he made 107. However, Scott Checkley was Korumburra’s next best performer with 26 runs. For Club, Bryce Evans claimed 2/42. Korumburra was unable to match Club and fell short with a total of 6/192. Phillip Island had a comfortable win over Town.

Town batted first with Steven Fixter and Craig McGannon accumulating 19 runs each. Phillip Island’s Henry Shawcross eliminated the middle order and claimed 3/13. Mark Forrest and Daniel McCausland each took out two wickets. Town ended its inning all out for 117 off 32.5 overs. Phillip Island’s opening batsmen Brodie Johnston and James Blackwell made short work of the innings, making 81 and 29 runs respectively. Johnston was run out by Matthew Smith. Phillip Island claimed victory after 20 overs with a score of 1/119. Nerrena successfully defended its tally of 5/198 against Koonwarra/LRSL. Shaun Helms led the charge when he top scored with 68 runs. Paul Matheson made 57 runs later in the innings. Koonwarra/LRSL’s top performing bowler was Nick Arnup, who took 2/33. The Cougars started its innings strong with opening batsman Matt Wilson making 31 runs. This turned out to be

the top score of the innings. Opening batsman Jake Rockall, Brendon Tomada and Brock Hastings contributed 16, 18 and 14 runs respectively. For Nerrena, James Kelly claimed 3/16. Koonwarra/LRSL relinquished the match to Nerrena with a closing score of 125. A 78 run stint from MDU’s Craig Hoober led his team to victory against OMK. Hoober – who was batting third – was not out at the end of the innings. Gary Webster contributed 20 runs. OMK bowlers Rhys Dixon, Adam Busana and Sam Matthews took out 2/23, 2/37 and 2/9 respectively. The Diggers were chasing 7/162 at the end of the innings. MDU Cooper Cary caused OMK to falter when he wiped out its top order. Cary’s bowling figures were 3/17. Busana and Justin Greenwood shared the top score with 28 runs each. By the end of the innings, OMK was all out for 131.

Top score: Cougars opener Matt Wilson made 31 in a promising start to the Koonwarra/LRSL run chase.

KORUMBURRA def by WON CLUB 1st innings Won Club B. Osborne c. b. M. Patching ................ 15 S. Beaumont c. b. M. Patching .................. 4 L. McLean r.o..................... 64 R. Lovett n.o. ................... 109 J. Sheerin b. S. Checkley ..... 4 D. Herbert b. P. Dixon.......... 2 M. Davey n.o...................... 11 Extras .................................. 6 Total .............................. 5/215 Bowling: S. Checkley 1/18, M. Patching 2/19, P. Dixon 1/61, D. Scott 0/35, A. Brinksma 0/51, T. Allen 0/10, T. Crocker 0/16. 1st innings Korumburra T. Allen lbw. b. B. Evans.. 107 T. Crocker c. R. Lovett b. D. Herbert .................... 0 J. Petrie r.o............................ 4 S. Checkley b. N. Dobbie... 26 B. Kerr lbw. b. L. McLean .................. 11 D. Scott b. B. Evans ............. 0 M. Patching n.o. ................. 20 A. Brinksma n.o. .................. 9 Extras ................................ 15 Total .......................6/192 (cc) Bowling: D. Herbert 1/27, N. Dobbie 1/47, B. Evans 2/42, M. Sharp 0/25, L. McLean 1/45. MDU d OMK 1st innings MDU G. Webster lbw. b. J. Greenwood ............. 20 P. Allen stp. M. Gow b. A. Busana ................... 13 C. Hoober n.o. .................... 78 W. Prosser c. M. Gow b. A. Busana ..................... 6 C. Cary c. M. Rowe b. S. Matthews.................. 8 M. Hoober c. M. Gow b. S. Matthews.................. 0 S. Arnup c. M. Gow b. R. Dixon ....................... 6 D. Thomas c. J. Lamers b. R. Dixon ....................... 0 W. Cocksedge n.o................. 2 Extras ................................ 29 Total .......................7/162 (cc) Bowling: J. Lamers 0/27, R. Dixon 2/23, J. Greenwood 1/19, B. Nation 0/4, J. Cuman 0/4, A. Busana 2/37, M. Rowe 0/26, S. Matthews 2/9. 1st innings OMK A. Busana b. B. Cantwell ... 28 S. Matthews c. C. Hoober b. C. Cary ......................... 7 J. Lamers c. D. Thomas b. C. Cary ......................... 0 H. Cuman c. P. Allen b. C. Cary ......................... 0 D. McMeekin c. S. Arnup b. M. Hoober .................... 1

J. Greenwood c&b. S. Arnup ................ 28 K. Kerr c. P. Allan b. S. Arnup ..................... 11 M. Gow lbw. b. M. Hoober .................. 12 B. Nation b. S. Benra ......... 13 M. Rowe c. S. Arnup b. C. Hoober ..................... 0 R. Dixon n.o. ...................... 13 Extras ................................ 18 Total ................................. 131 Bowling: C. Cary 3/17, S. Benra 1/25, B. Cantwell 1/17, M. Hoober 2/27, S. Arnup 2/26, C. Hoober 1/11. KOONWARRA L/RSL def by NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena J. Collins lbw. b. J. Rushton..................... 1 A. Harrison c. C. Buckland b. A. Drury ..................... 23 S. Helms lbw. b. N. Arnup..................... 68 T. West b. N. Arnup ............ 13 P. Matheson r.o. .................. 57 J. Renden n.o. ..................... 12 C. Baudinette n.o.................. 5 Extras ................................ 19 Total .......................5/198 (cc) Bowling: M. Cooke 0/12, J. Pickersgill 0/21, N. Arnup 2/33, J. Rushton 1/8, A. Drury 1/22, C. Buckland 0/38, B. Hastings 0/24, B. Tomada 0/27. 1st innings Koon L/RSL M. Wilson c. S. Helms b. J. Kelly ....................... 31 J. Rockall b. J. Collins ....... 16 B. Tomada c. B. Martin b. P. Matheson ................ 18 B. Manicaro c. P. Matheson b. S. Helms ....................... 9 B. Hastings b. J. Kelly ....... 14 J. Rushton c. C. Baudinette b. S. Helms ....................... 8 M. Cooke b. J. Kelly ............ 0 N. Arnup c. J. Collins b. T. West.......................... 9 J. Pickersgill c. P. Matheson b. C. Dougherty ................ 5 A. Drury c. J. Kelly b. C. Dougherty ................ 0 C. Buckland n.o.................... 6 Extras .................................. 9 Total ................................. 125 Bowling: C. Dougherty 2/35, J. Collins 1/15, J. Ren-

Miserly: Nerrena’s Jack Collins bowled accurately to finish with 1/15 off his eight overs. den 0/13, P. Matheson 1/13, J. Kelly 3/16, S. Helms 2/20, R. Baudinette 0/7, T. West 1/1. TOWN def by PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Town T. Cashin b. R. Nagabhiru .... 1 S. Fixter c. J. Blackwell b. Christopher................. 19 M. Smith b. M. Forrest......... 6 N. Fixter r.o. ......................... 5 J. Hume c. B. Christopher b. M. Forrest................... 13 B. Hanrahan c. D. McCausland b. H. Shawcross................ 9 C. McGannon c. B. Christopher b. H. Shawcross.............. 19 D. Goss c. M. Parsons b. H. Shawcross................ 2 M. Kreutzberger c. P. Nagabhiru b. D. McCausland .......... 13 W. Turner c. B. Johnston b. D. McCausland .......... 15 R. Edwards n.o. .................... 0 Extras ................................ 15 Total ................................. 117 Bowling: R. Nagabhiru

1/16, M. Forrest 2/21, B. Christopher 1/41, H. Shawcross 3/13, J. Blackwell 0/6, M. Parsons 0/11, C. Wilson 0/0, D. McCausland 2/5. 1st innings Phillip Island B. Johnston r.o.................... 81 J. Blackwell n.o. ................. 29

J. Black n.o........................... 6 Extras .................................. 3 Total .............................. 1/119 Bowling: W. Turner 0/17, R. Edwards 0/14, S. Fixter 0/14, M. Smith 0/7, C. McGannon 0/25, N. Fixter 0/25, T. Cashin 0/16.

Good game: Nerrena’s Paul Matheson made 57 runs and took one wicket at Koonwarra on Saturday.

• LDCA B Grade Division 2

Imps come back strong THE Imperials secured its first win of the season over Glen Alvie on Saturday.

Glen Alvie had the home ground advantage and went in to bat first. A slow start to the innings culminated in a 45 run stint by Darcy Tiziani, who was not out at the end of the innings. Captain Stuart Lowe contributed 17 runs. Imperials’ Tim Sauvarin played a leading role in Glen Alvie’s down fall, taking 3/17. Glen Alvie was all out for 119 off 32.4 overs. Sauvarin continued his fine form with 55 runs to secure the match. Dallas McLennan contributed 23 runs later in the innings. Glen Alvie’s Jy Hull took out much of the Imperials’ top order, claiming 3/39. However, the Imperials ran away with a total

of 4/122. Kilcunda-Bass claimed the points after taking on Poowong Loch. Twenty eight runs each from Brett Joseph and captain Chris Peckett got Kilcunda-Bass over the line. The top score was accumulated by Shaun Tapscott with 31 runs. Wreaking havoc for Kilcunda-Bass’ bottom order, Poowong Loch bowler Matthew Hancock took 3/42. Poowong Loch was chasing 7/132 at the end of the innings. Keanu Miller opened well for Poowong Loch with 42 runs. Brad Hall later made 17 not out. Tapscott continued to make things hard for Poowong Loch and recorded Kilcunda-Bass’ top bowling figures with 2/26. Poowong Loch finished short with 5/119. Inverloch won its match against the Wont-

haggi Miners on forfeit. Foster had the bye. GLENN ALVIE def by IMPERIALS 1st innings Glen Alvie P. Roberts c. A. Meyer b. T. Sauvarin ................... 8 S. Watson b. T. Sauvarin ...... 1 J. Tiziani b. P. McCaughan... 8 J. Hull r.o. ............................. 1 J. Thorn b. T. Sauvarin ......... 8 J. Burke lbw. b. D. McLennan ............... 7 S. Lowe b. R. Higgins ........ 17 D. Tiziani n.o...................... 45 W. Luke r.o. .......................... 3 J. Standish b. A. Meyer ........ 0 B. Hull stp. ........................... 6 Extras ................................ 15 Total ................................. 119 Bowling: T. Sauvarin 3/17, P. McCaughan 1/14, D. McLennan 1/18, R. Higgins 1/12, A. Meyer 1/6, H. Marshall 0/16, M. Wardle 0/31. 1st innings Imperials T. Sauvarin b. J. Hull.......... 55 S. Vagg b. W. Luke............. 10 A. Meyer b. J. Hull............. 13 R. Higgins lbw. b. J. Hull ..... 3 D. McLennan n.o. .............. 23 P. McCaughan n.o. ............. 11 Extras .................................. 7 Total .............................. 4/122 Bowling: W. Luke 1/25, P. Roberts 0/17, J. Thorn 0/25, J. Hull 3/39, J. Burke 0/16.

KILCUNDA BASS d POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Kilcunda Bass R. Gardiner r.o.................... 19 M. Grant stp. S. McKinnon b. S. Jenkins ..................... 2 B. Joseph b. M. Hancock ... 28 J. Bastwrous b. G. Birnie ... 13 S. Tapscott c&b. M. Hancock ........... 31 S. Leman c. b. M. Hancock .. 2 C. Peckett n.o. .................... 28 R. Duff r.o. ........................... 1 Extras .................................. 8 Total .......................7/132 (cc) Bowling: S. Head 0/18, S. McKinnon 1/10, G. Birnie 1/12, S. Jenkins 0/14, M. Hancock 3/42, B. Regan 0/34. 1st innings Poowong Loch K. Miller c. b. S. Tapscott .. 42 S. Jenkins lbw. b. C. Peckett ................... 13 N. Hancock c. b. S. Tapscott .................. 12 M. Hancock r.o..................... 7 B. Hall n.o. ......................... 17 S. Head b. S. Leman........... 10 P. Regan n.o.......................... 6 Extras ................................ 12 Total ....................... 5/119 (cc) Bowling: S. Leman 1/33, R. Duff 0/13, C. Peckett 1/12, M. Azharuddin 0/12, H. Berry 0/18, S. Tapscott 2/26. INVERLOCH d WON MINERS Won on forfeit

Get involved: women and girls are encouraged to take part in social footy for the #GippyGirlsCan campaign.

Social footy for Gippy Girls Can campaign A FIVE week social footy program for women and girls will start on Wednesday, November 7 in Wonthaggi, as part of the #GippyGirlsCan campaign.

The program is a partnership between GippSport and the Bass Coast Breakers Women’s AFL team. The program will go for an hour, starting with skills and then small non-contact games. Sessions will start at 6pm, and be on every Wednesday until December 5. Costs will be kept to just $5 per participant per session or an upfront payment of $20 for all five sessions. The program will run at Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve 2. GippSport Program coordinator Gene Parini encourages all females 13 years of age and older to get involved. “The Bass Coast Breakers Women’s team and other Youth Girls teams have been an amazing success story. So many woman and girls have embraced football over the last couple of years, many for the first time and this program is ideal for any others wanting a taste of AFL,” he said. Everyone is welcome, no previous experience is

required. Ella Angarane, Bass Coast Breakers president, is encouraging current and new players to come down and have a go. “The sessions will be a chance to meet other players and build some fitness and skills in a relaxed, welcoming environment. No uniform is required, just wear casual leisure gear,” she said. The #GippyGirlsCan Campaign is part of the VicHealth Regional Sport Program which is enabling more people in regional Victoria to be physically active in healthier sporting environments. The program is an investment under the VicHealth Physical Activity Strategy that aims to engage less active Victorians in rural and regional areas in sport. It has a focus on getting woman and girls engaged in community sport. To sign up or if you’d like any further information you can contact Gene Parini at GippSport on 5674 6004 or gene@gippsport.com.au. GippSport are looking for other opportunities to increase physical activity across Gippsland so if you have an idea or want to get your club involved in the #GippyGirlsCan campaign please contact GippSport office on 5126 1847 or info@gippsport.com.au.

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A Grade Division 1 OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK 164 DEF KILCUNDA BASS 141 PHILLIP ISLAND 2/130 DEF INVERLOCH 129 NERRENA 5/147 DEF GLEN ALVIE 143 WONTHAGGI WORKMENS 5/231 DEF KORUMBURRA 25

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Nerrena continues to impress NERRENA secured another good win in A1 cricket on the weekend this time accounting for Glen Alvie at Nerrena.

Despite showers throughout Saturday morning all A1 cricket matches were decided. Glen Alvie won the toss and batted with Dimithri Perera scoring 21 opening but the runout of opening partner Rohan Slade and a top order collapse meant Glen Alvie would struggle to get a decent total together. Two batsmen made 29 runs each they were Senal De Silva and Joseph Hales. But he too was run out which didn’t help the batting side’s cause, which ended all out 143 with one ball remaining of the 40 overs. Nerrena’s Josh Trease claimed 3/19 while Damian Symmons cleaned up the tail with wonderful figures of 3/1. Nerrena’s top three bats managed to stick

around long enough to cement a good start to the innings; Dave Baldi’s 33 got things rolling and later Tim Wightman’s 49 not out was crucial in making sure the Red Caps got the required runs; a little bit closer than the team would have been hoping. At Outtrim, OMK batted first and made 164 from its innings, the middle pairing of Jesse Van Rooye 36 and Jake Serong steering the way to a good total. Four Killy Bass bowlers claimed two wickets apiece. In reply Killy Bass couldn’t establish that match winning partnership; only two bats getting beyond 20 runs; Angus Youles 22 and Cameron Chasemore 30. The innings ended on 141, 24 short of a win. Peter Dell had a fine spell for the Diggers, taking 4/25. Phillip Island batting second with 2/130 from just 28 overs easily accounted for last year’s grand finalists Inverloch hitting only 129. The highlight of Inver-

loch’s innings was Brett Debono’s 48 runs which included seven 4’s and a six. A collapse though saw Inverloch go from 2/100 to all out 129; that’s a loss of 8/29. Phillip Island’s innings was dominated by two batsmen, Lachie Cleeland with 44 and Eli Richards 47 not out as they did the job easily and look to be a force this season. Wonthaggi Workmens smacked Korumburra mercilessly around Butch West oval on Saturday with opener Sam Huitema smashing a fine century finishing with 121 not out Mitchell Thomas with 67 runs shared in a 145 run partnership with Huitmea. Then Ryan Thomas made 23 in a 60 run partnership. Workers ended with 5/231 from its 40 overs. Shane Dole took 4/43 from his eight overs. Korumburra in reply was knocked over like 10 pins, no batsmen getting into double figures. Zac McDermid claimed 5/11 while Ryan Thomas snared 3/11 in the rout.

Solid knock: Stephen Smith finished 19 not out for Glen Alvie despite the team going down to Nerrena.

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OMK d KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings OMK R. Williams c. ..................... 20 T. Wyatt lbw. ........................ 2 E. Lamers c. ....................... 24 T. Keily c. ............................. 7 N. Creek c. ........................... 8 J. Van Rooye b. .................. 36 J. Serong c. ......................... 30 J. Paterson lbw. b. A. Donohue ................ 16 N. Cant r.o. ........................... 3 P. Dell n.o. ............................ 4 N. Auddino lbw. b. A. Donohue .................. 0 Extras ................................ 14 Total ................................. 164 Bowling: A. Youles 1/18, J. Tregear 0/33, D. Bettles 2/21, A. Donohue 2/18, J. Mahood 0/22, S. Mather 2/32, R. Duff 2/18. 1st innings Kilcunda Bass S. Mather c. T. Wyatt b. P. Dell ........................... 5 J. Tregear b. T. Kelly .......... 15 A. Donohue c. T. Wyatt b. T. Keily......................... 0 A. Youles lbw. b. N. Cant ... 22 C. Chasemore b. P. Dell ..... 30 D. McMahon c. P. Dell b. R. Williams .................. 6 M. Khan c. E. Lamers b. P. Dell ......................... 15 C. Elliott c. E. Lamers b. P. Dell ........................... 7 J. Mahood b. N. Cant ......... 15 R. Duff b. J. Van Rooye ....... 2 D. Bettles n.o........................ 1 Extras ................................ 22 Total ................................. 141 Bowling: T. Keily 2/25, P. Dell 4/25, N. Cant 2/21, N. Auddino 0/16, J. Van Rooye 1/23, R. Williams 1/24. WON CLUB d KORUMBURRA 1st innings Won Club S. Huitema n.o.................. 121 M. Thomas lbw. b. D. Lloyd ..................... 67 R. Thomas c. E. Allaway b. S. Dole........................ 23 A. Geyer c. D. Lloyd b. S. Dole.......................... 3 K. Brann c. P. Edwards b. S. Dole.......................... 0 J. Sheerin b. S. Dole ............. 1 D. Turton n.o. ....................... 1 Extras ................................ 15 Total .......................5/231 (cc) Bowling: E. Allaway 0/36, D. Wyhoon 0/48, H. McNeil 0/43, S. Dole 4/43, I. Osman 0/30, D. Lloyd 1/28. 1st innings Korumburra I. Osman b. Z. Macdermid ... 2

Good spell: Adam Trotto charges in for Nerrena. He took 1/34 and the “prized” wicket of De Silva just as he was getting set. S. Dole c. K. Brann b. R. Thomas .................... 1 D. Lloyd c. K. Brann b. Z. Macdermid............... 0 N. Allen b. R. Thomas.......... 0 P. Edwards c. K. Brann b. Z. Macdermid............... 2 C. Arnold c. R. Birkett b. Z. Macdermid............... 7 P. Dunlevie c. K. Brann b. R. Thomas .................... 2 D. Wyhoon c. J. Brann b. M. McCall .................... 2 E. Allaway c. J. Sheerin b. Z. Macdermid............... 0 H. McNeill n.o. .................... 2 Extras .................................. 6 Total ................................... 25 Bowling: R. Thomas 3/11, Z. Macdermid 5/11, R. Birkett 0/3, M. McCall 1/0. NERRENA d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie D. Perera c. N. Trotto b. J. Trease...................... 21 R. Slade r.o. .......................... 9 A. Hamilton lbw.

b. J. Trease........................ 0 J. Smith c. L. Giliam b. J. Trease........................ 0 S. De Silva c. L. Giliam b. A. Trotto ..................... 29 D. Hales c. J. Trease b. J. Hoy ........................... 5 S. Smith n.o. ....................... 19 J. Hales r.o. ......................... 29 B. Thomas c. A. Trotto b. D. Symmons................. 9 D. Williams c. C. Symmons .. 0 J. Thomas stp. b. D. Symmons................. 0 Extras ................................ 22 Total ................................. 143 Bowling: J. Trease 3/19, A. Trotto 1/34, J. Hoy 1/28, Z. Trease 0/28, T. Wightman 0/30, D. Symmons 3/1. 1st innings Nerrena L. Giliam c. J. Hales b. B. Thomas .................. 12 D. Baldi c. D. Perera b. D. Williams ................ 33 Z. Trease stp. D. Perera b. D. Williams ................ 21

H. Funnell c. S. Smith b. J. Hales ......................... 1 D. Symmons c. D. Perera b. D. Williams .................. 5 T. Wightman n.o. ................ 49 J. Hoy n.o. .......................... 18 Extras .................................. 8 Total .............................. 5/147 Bowling: S. De Silva 0/33, B. Thomas 1/27, D. Hales 0/31, J. Smith 0/26, D. Williams 3/17, J. Hales 1/13. PHILLIP ISLAND d INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch K. Rotthier b. E. Richards .. 22 D. Newman c. J. Keating b. T. Officer .................... 12 B. Debono b. S. Kirton....... 48 C. Honeyman c. J. Watts b. C. Keerthisinghe ........ 19 W. Taberner lbw. b. S. Kirton ....................... 4 J. Williams r.o. ..................... 0 W. Rankin c. C. Keerthisinghe b. T. Officer ...................... 1

A. Mujtaba r.o. ..................... 2 W. Stewart c. G. Selby b. C. Keerthisinghe .......... 7 E. Cousins b. C. Keerthisinghe .......... 5 L. Anderson n.o. ................... 0 Extras ................................ 10 Total ................................. 129 Bowling: S. Kirton 2/23, M. Royal 0/37, E. Richards 1/10, T. Officer 2/23, J. Watts 0/12, C. Keerthisinghe 3/23. 1st innings Phillip Island D. Bourke lbw. b. D. Newman ................ 11 L. Cleeland c. b. A. Mujtaba.................. 44 E. Richards n.o. .................. 47 J. Watts n.o. ........................ 12 Extras ................................ 15 Total .............................. 2/130 Bowling: K. Rotthier 0/20, L. Anderson 0/23, D. Newman 1/21, W. Rankin 0/23, C. Honeyman 0/17, A. Mujtaba 1/24.

• LDCA A Grade Division 2

MDU, Poowong-Loch match tied THE match between A2 teams MDU and Poowong/Loch ended in a 166 run tie on Saturday at Loch.

Poowong/Loch battered first with opener Jacob Bardwell scoring 68 despite a few wickets falling around him. Later Alan Jenkins added 35 runs to bolster the score to a competitive total. Joel Sinclair bowled superbly claiming 4/18 from just four overs with Simon McRae and Darien Matthews taking two apiece. MDU started slowly with opener Gerard Murphy out for 15 then Nick Eddy run out for 22. Matthews made 25 but at 7/93 United appeared headed

for defeat. But top scorer Simon McRae 41 had other ideas as he and Troy Sinclair chipped away at the runs until the exciting conclusion with teams having to be content to share the points. Foster 3/178 chased well to run down the total and defeated Koonwarra/ Leongatha RSL 5/176 at Foster. Being sent in by Foster Braydan Moscript opened with 27 with Ben Perry scoring 33. The middle order, headed by Jamie Casson’s half century (54) which included six 4’s and a six, saw the Cougars extend the runs. With just five wickets down it set Foster 4.4 runs per over. A 75 run opening partnership gave the Tigers the opening it was after with

Graeme Watkins going on to make 46 and his partner Murray Lynch 25. First drop Josh Toner finished 25 not out while John Bright hit a fine 59 not out which punished the Koony attack; Bright hitting two 4’s and five 6’s in the aggressive knock. Foster reached 178 and the victory total with two balls to spare and the loss of just three wickets. Town’s 9/173 was enough to get over the line against Wonthaggi Miners all out 125 in the match player at the Wonthaggi football ground. Winning the toss and batting Town openers Matt Davies and Sahan Perera put on 89 for the first wicket. Davies made the bulk of these going out first for 55 with his usual aggressive attack on the

ball. Perera ended next highest scorer with 32. In reply Miners started alright with Cameron Thomas opening with 38 and Daniel Loos 16. First drop Ben Walsh made 29 and at 1/97 Miners were looking pretty comfortable. But the Miners collapsed losing 9/28 to hand the win over to Town. Sahan Perera completed a good match taking 3/15 while Madura Madusanka took 2/23. Imperials had the bye. POOWONG LOCH drew MDU 1st innings Poowong Loch J. Bardwell c. D. Mathews b. S. McRae .................... 68 S. Magnusson lbw. b. D. Mathews .................. 4 C. Knox c. T. Sinclair b. D. Mathews .................. 0 N. Findlay r.o. ...................... 8

M. Adderley lbw. b. S. McRae ...................... 2 T. Potts b. J. Sinclair .......... 19 A. Jenkins b. J. Sinclair...... 35 D. Brain b. J. Sinclair ........... 1 B. Nicholls n.o. .................... 3 B. Monson c. b. J. Sinclair ... 1 M. Loader r.o........................ 0 Extras ................................ 24 Total ................................. 166 Bowling: B. Thorson 0/31, D. Mathews 2/17, N. Eddy 0/27, S. McRae 2/19, C. Harris 0/44, J. Sinclair 4/18. 1st innings MDU G. Murphy c. B. Monson b. M. Loader................... 15 M. Olden r.o. ........................ 2 N. Eddy r.o. ........................ 22 J. Sinclair lbw. b. M. Loader..................... 2 D. Mathews c. C. Knox b. N. Findlay .................. 25 M. Martin c. A. Jenkins b. J. Bardwell ................. 10 C. Olden r.o. ......................... 1 B. Thorson b. B. Monson ... 11 S. McRae c. B. Nicholls b. N. Findlay .................. 41 T. Sinclair n.o. .................... 15 C. Harris c. B. Monson b. N. Findlay .................... 0

Extras ................................ 22 Total ................................. 166 Bowling: A. Jenkins 0/28, B. Monson 1/29, M. Loader 2/13, J. Bardwell 1/37, D. Brain 0/13, N. Findlay 3/42. FOSTER d KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings Koon L/RSL B. Moscript c. J. Chaseling b. H. Griggs .................... 27 B. Davison c. J. Toner b. F. Griggs ....................... 5 B. Perry c. J. Toner b. J. Bright ...................... 33 S. Hughes c. G. Watkins b. H. Griggs ...................... 4 J. Casson n.o. ..................... 54 C. McPhee c. J. Toner b. F. Griggs ..................... 17 J. Hughes n.o. ..................... 20 Extras ................................ 16 Total .......................5/176 (cc) Bowling: R. Johnston 0/14, J. Bright 1/32, F. Griggs 2/42, H. Griggs 2/20, K. Davy 0/28, G. Watkins 0/23, J. Chaseling 0/13. 1st innings Foster G. Watkins c. C. McPhee b. T. Elliott ..................... 46

M. Lynch c. C. McPhee b. J. Hastings .................. 25 J. Toner n.o. ........................ 25 J. Smith r.o. .......................... 1 J. Bright n.o. ....................... 59 Extras ................................ 22 Total .............................. 3/178 Bowling: T. Elliott 1/36, J. Moore 0/31, B. Perry 0/25, J. Kennedy 0/37, J. Hastings 1/27, B. Moscript 0/14. WON MINERS def by TOWN 1st innings Town M. Davies c. V. Alwis b. J. Armstrong ............... 55 S. Perera c. Y. Alwis b. J. Armstrong ............... 32 A. Ratnaike c. J. Rumbold b. D. Magana Arachchige.. 17 J. Hume lbw. b. D. Magana Arachchige.. 14 M. Madusanka c. Y. Alwis b. J. Rumbold ................. 10 L. Jayokody stp. C. Thomas b. A. Hall .......................... 7 D. Hume r.o. ......................... 3 D. Burge n.o. ...................... 10 P. Jayasinghe b. A. Hall........ 0 S. Browne r.o........................ 1 S. Clark n.o. ......................... 0

Extras ................................ 24 Total .......................9/173 (cc) Bowling: Y. Alwis 0/36, J. Piasente 0/13, J. Rumbold 1/49, D. Magana Arachchige 2/25, J. Armstrong 2/34, A. Hall 2/15. 1st innings Won Miners C. Thomas c. D. Burge b. M. Madusanka............ 38 D. Loos b. J. Hume ............ 16 B. Walsh c. D. Burge b. A. Ratnaike................. 29 J. Andrighetto c. D. Burge b. J. Hume ...................... 14 Y. Alwis b. M. Madusanka ... 0 D. Magana Arachchige b. S. Perera ....................... 3 J. Piasente c. M. Madusanka b. S. Perera ....................... 5 W. Chapman b. S. Perera ..... 2 J. Rumbold c. S. Perera b. L. Jayakody .................. 1 J. Armstrong n.o. .................. 1 A. Hall timed out.................. 0 Extras ................................ 16 Total ................................. 125 Bowling: L. Jayokody 1/8, S. Browne 0/24, J. Hume 2/27, S. Perera 3/15, A. Ratnaike 1/26, M. Madusanka 2/23.

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SGB named Australia’s best SOUTH Gippsland Bass Swimming Club was crowned Swimming Australia Club of the Year on Friday.

local area. It has done so exponentially, with exceptional membership growth in the past year and a half. Head coach Dylan Muir said he started coaching The announcement of the prestigious award took to help local swimmers achieve their potential at the place at the Hancock Prospecting National Cham- highest level. pionships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic The club has great leaders who have taken the Centre. swimmers to state and national level. The ambition of the South Gippsland Swimming It has built itself up to provide a real family Club has been to grow the sport of swimming in the environment. It’s members have such a strong connection that they are committed to helping out their club with fundraising, training, social events and competition days. The club is passionate and will only continue to improve. Swimming Victoria president Courtney Ford congratulated the club. “(South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club) is an example of a club that is not just about developing excellent swimmers, but about developing excellent people too. That’s what our sport should be all about,” she said. President Lorraine Muir said she was incredibly proud of her club’s achievement. “As far as swimming clubs go we are still young and learning. We have an amazing team of coaches, a strong committee, active and committed parents, and an amazing group of swimmers. Together we strive to be the best that we can be as we grow, develop and mature,” she said. “Our biggest growth has occurred within the last 12 -15 months. This has seen us learning on the run. It’s been an exciting time with challenges met head Honoured: South Gippsland Bass Swimming on. The quality of our programs and swimmer support in and out of the pool always our focus Club young members Hugh and Skye Munro We learn as we grow, provide opportuniwere pictured with with the Swimming Aus- ties whenever and where ever possible to all our tralia Optus Club of the Year trophy. members.

Sporting legends: young South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club members were pictured with Australian swimmer Mack Horton at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on Friday. “This award was a massive team effort. It was built on the foundations laid by previous committee, coaches, families and swimmers. “Thank you to all our families for their continued support and dedication. Thank you to our wonderful coaching team led by our head of coaching Dylan Muir. Thank you to our wonderful committee and our amazing swimmers. Thank you to Jackie Madden and Gippsland swimming for their mentoring and support, also to

all the other Gippsland clubs that are always happy to lend a hand or provide advice and support. Thank you to both Swimming Victoria and Swimming Australia for all their endless support, and to the communities of Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires for supporting our fundraising efforts and events. “A final massive thank you to our major sponsors WaterSure, AquaSure and Narellan Pool Gippsland. Without sponsorship, we couldn’t offer our swimmers all the opportunities they have.”

Alberton remains in crisis talks By Tony Giles THE Alberton Football Netball League executive met for the first time last week to try to thrash out a solution to the impasse which leaves that league out in the cold, facing the prospect of another season with just six teams. As a result of the recent rejection by AFL Victoria of a two league merger with Mid Gippsland, the Alberton league also faces the likelihood that some clubs may try to exit the league all together. Alberton Football League president Barry Stride told The Star the league is basically “trying to work things out themselves.” “We got nothing out of the reviews of the last two

and a half years, AFL Gippsland has been useless, our league has gone from powerful to the weakest league,” Mr Stride said. “We are currently working with all the teams to find a home for the clubs,” Mr Stride said. He stopped short of saying it was the end of the Alberton league, saying it was “the right of every one of the six teams to explore their options. Look, I don’t blame them.” “We have been on the phones constantly trying to work out a solution for the six clubs. We have a window of opportunity and we have to have our requests in by October 31 (tomorrow),” Mr Stride said. Mr Stride said clubs were already experiencing situations where their players and some coaches have been headhunted by clubs outside Alberton. “Quite frankly you can’t blame them for looking elsewhere.”

He said rumours had been flying thick andd fast. “We had one the other day that said we had ann emotional wind up of the league as our board hadd been dismissed. Well, I was at the meeting and this didn’t happen.” It is believed some clubs had made enquiries to other leagues like Mid Gippsland, Ellinbank and North Gippsland. Mr Stride said any club changes had to get the okay of Alberton and also signed off by AFL Victoria. “I’m hoping to have a bit more information to you next week,” he said.

You read it first: The Star, Tuesday, October 23, reported first on the Alberton Football League crisis.

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