The Great Southern Star - February 23, 2016

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Fabulous Festa Singing sensation A LARGE crowd turned out at the Mirboo North outdoor pool for the 11th annual Mirboo North Idol on Saturday.

SOME 5000 people flocked to Mirboo North for the Italian Festa on Sunday. Pictured from left, Traralgon’s Christina Romano and Trafalgar’s Karla Proietto enjoyed paella at the festa. They are the granddaughters of Sebastiano Romano, one of the founding members of Mirboo North’s St Paul’s Catholic Social Committee. Full story on page 6.

LEONGATHA REVAMP

By Lucy Johnson

the town’s commercial sector.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is finally responding to persistent calls from the community to improve Leongatha’s central business district and reinvigorate

Council will tomorrow (Wednesday) discuss the proposed Leongatha Revitalisation Project that will encompass three individual projects to hasten progress in the town, including seeking a new use for the town’s overgrown rail yards many people believe have long

been overlooked for commercial or public use.

The community is just hoping the project results in action, rather than talk, especially in the wake of numerous businesses closing in Leongatha and shops remaining empty.

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Rail yard rally: Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Peter Watchorn is adamant the rail yards behind Bair Street need to be redeveloped.

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Around 30 contestants showcased their talent and were thrilled to be judged by special guest Reece Mastin, who won hit TV singing competition The X Factor in 2011.

Reece is pictured with Mirboo North’s Melissa Blackshaw, who was excited to meet the singer.

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Schools locked down STUDENTS were locked in school buildings at Leongatha’s Education Precinct last Wednesday when Leongatha Primary School received what police believed was a hoax threat.

The school received an anonymous phone call around midday that threatened the safety of students and staff.

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By Lucy Johnson

PARENTS ran to their children’s aid after the Leongatha education precinct was sent into lockdown on Wednesday.

Leongatha Primary School received an anonymous phone call around midday, threatening the safety of students and staff.

A number of schools across Australia, including public schools in New South Wales and Queensland, also received threatening calls on Wednesday, believed to be part of a nationwide hoax.

Despite requests, a large number of families parked outside the schools on Ogilvy Street and hindered police’s inspection of the grounds.

“It does not help the situation when parents turn up to ensure the safety of their children,” Leongatha Primary School principal Rob Higgins said.

“If there had been a genuine risk they were only putting themselves in danger.”

Leongatha Primary School released Facebook posts throughout the afternoon to notify parents of the event and all schools involved sent out text messages to parents to reassure them their children were safe.

“Please do not come to the school in these situations as the police will refuse your entry and no children will be released to anyone until the police have declared the incident safe. This is a safety measure which we must follow,” Mr Higgins wrote.

The primary school, along with Leongatha Secondary College, South Gippsland Specialist School and Federation Training, immediately activated emergency procedures and contacted police.

Mr Higgins posted on Facebook that afternoon to inform parents of the events after the school was deemed safe by police.

“There was a threatening call to the school today. While this appears to be similar to the

hoax calls received by schools in the past few days I can assure you we are taking this extremely seriously,” he wrote.

“I’d like to thank our students and staff for the calm and efficient manner in which they conducted themselves.”

Distressed parents were relieved when the school was declared safe at 1.09pm.

“Thank you LPS staff,” one parent, Janine Lowe said.

“My kids are home safe, happy and relaxed. You have done a great job with our children on such a stressful day.”

While the school followed emergency procedures, some students were concerned for their safety.

“It was actually pretty scary,” Leongatha Secondary College student Molly Plymin said.

“The teachers did not seem to know whether or not it was a drill. I have a younger brother at the specialist school and I was worried about how he was handling the situation and whether or not he was scared.”

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School locked: Leongatha Police attended Leongatha’s Education Precinct after Leongatha Primary School received a threatening phone call on Wednesday. ary College, expressed similar concerns.

“Nobody had any idea what was going on. We were told to stay in one room away from the windows and we had to put our phones away,” Ms Sumalinog said.

Students were released from lockdown at lunchtime and classes resumed for the afternoon.

Victorian Police said, “Victoria Police is aware that a number of Victo-

rian schools have received a threatening phone call.

“The schools have enacted their emergency management plans as a precaution.

“It appears to be a series of hoax calls similar to recent incidents, designed to cause disruption and attract media attention.

“Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppers.com. au”

Hero gone but not forgotten

By Lucy Johnson HOLLY Nicholson’s memory will be celebrated today (Tuesday) as the community bids farewell to the 13 year old girl who died saving her brother’s life at Williamsons Beach earlier this month.

Holly’s funeral will be held at 3pm at Wonthaggi Town Hall and all are welcome to celebrate the life of the “respectful and loving” girl.

In light of her passing, Holly’s father, Harry Mastnak said he hopes his daughter’s death will not be in vain and it will highlight the importance of emergency services funding and training in the region.

“It took police 24 minutes to reach the scene and then it was a further 40 minutes before paramedics arrived,” Mr Mastnak said.

“Police arrived thinking they were responding to a search and rescue. So what?

Were they equipped to search and rescue? They turned up in uniform. They were not carrying flippers or wetsuits.”

Mr Mastnak met with Victorian Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett to discuss his concerns last week.

“This cannot happen again.

We need better response times from emergency services and we need to ensure they are properly equipped to handle the situation. We have SES in this town. Why weren’t they notified? It is ridiculous,” he said.

“I had to do what essentially the emergency services could not get there to do, which was retrieve my children.

“It is what the community down here needs. Are we not voters? Do we not pay our taxes? Do we not pay our rates?

We have to entertain half of Melbourne coming here during the holidays however there is no consideration taken to insure their safety.”

Mr Mastnak said he spoke to Ms Garrett for an hour and a half.

“Unfortunately politicians would like to pretend it is yesterday’s news and that it does not apply anymore. It was not a selfish plea. It was a plea from the whole community about the changes that need to happen around this area,” he said.

“It was a tragic accident.

I am not pointing the finger at anybody but there have to be improvements made in response times and how things are handled. There is not enough money put into safety for the community.”

Mr Mastnak said he will continue to advocate for emer-

gency services funding as well as counselling for Holly’s classmates and friends.

“Holly seemed to pick people up who were down. She life coached them and that is why she is so loved and so missed,” he said.

“I am concerned for Holly’s age group. Are we protecting them enough, are we putting services in place for them?

They will need counselling put in place at the school.”

An online campaign was launched to help Holly’s family cover the funeral costs, however the State Government has agreed to cover the costs of the service.

“The state found out about the campaign and offered to use it to partially cover the costs of the funeral. I told them it was not the responsibility of our community to cover the funeral costs when the state offered to do it in the first place. It is within its budget and it is not the job of our generous community to pay for it,” Mr Mastnak said.

“The minister also agreed to give Holly a bravery award posthumously. Meanwhile the school is talking of putting in a memorial tree so her memory will live on.”

Money donated to the online campaign will instead be distributed to charities including the Royal Children’s Hospital, the Starlight Foundation

and Headspace, the Gippsland branch focused on youth welfare.

“Holly was an organ donor so her heart tissue will be donated so other children may live on. She may be gone but she is not forgotten,” Mr Mastnak said.

“I am not saying it is going to be easy. We are doing our best to cope and we will have time for grieving afterwards.

She had a really positive outlook on life and she was an incredibly respectful girl.

I don’t want that to be forgotten.”

Holly’s family welcome all those who wish to pay their respects to attend today’s memorial service. Wonthaggi Secondary College and local emergency services will hold a guard of honour in Holly’s memory.

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Leap year fun for Willow

By Sharon Best THIS year is a leap year, with this month having an extra day on

February 29.

While this will not mean much to most people, to my daughter Willow at Foster, it is her first official birthday as she was born on the last

February 29 in 2012.

Officially Willow will be four, but the family will be celebrating this as her first real birthday, with a number one cake and first birthday theme.

People born on February 29 can be called leaplings and frogs are often used as a theme for the day.

Willow’s Nan calls her a leapling and predicted during my pregnancy she would be born on February 29; she was four days overdue.

People often ask us when we celebrate Willow’s birthday in a non leap year?

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birthdays.

People often comment it’s sad Willow misses out on birthdays but we don’t want her to think she is missing out but being part of rather something special.

There is even an international birthday club she has joined that is the biggest birthday club in the world.

Willow is going to celebrate her birthday this year on the actual day with a playgroup party in the morning, and with friends and family around for another party in the evening.

A leap day generally comes every four years; it was added to the calendar as a corrective measure as the

Special occasion: Willow Best of Foster will celebrate her birthday next Monday, February 29.

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Cr Jim Fawcett, a Leongatha businessman, said the revitalisation project could give the town’s commercial sector the boost it sorely needs.

“The project proposes joining the three essential parts of Leongatha’s streetscape: the Anderson Street town entrance, the Bair Street redevelopment and the consideration of VicTrack land at the old rail yards,” he said.

“The Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Alternative Route provides the impetus that Bair Street can become a shopping precinct rather than a highway. Anderson Street has significant commercial activity and it is the entrance to Leongatha.”

But the project stops short of capital works, for now.

Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Peter Watchorn said change has not come soon enough for the dilapidated rail yards.

“It has been neglected for the last 30 to 40 years and it has been making Leongatha go backwards for some time now. Something has to be done,” he said.

“We really need to get the ball rolling. We have

wanted to see this changed for over a decade and council said it now wants to start planning, however it takes a long time to do so.

“It needs to be cleaned up and made presentable.

It has the potential to be a great meeting spot or an alternative new beginning to the Great Southern Rail Trail.”

The rail yards will be the focal topic of conversation at the chamber’s next meeting on March 7, with business owners and stakeholders concerned about the town eyesore.

“We have been consulting with the South Gippsland Shire Council on the redevelopment project and that will be a major topic of discussion at our meeting,” Mr Watchorn said.

While council has held public consultations in relation to the Bair Street redevelopment, the rail yards behind Bair Street have long been a blemish on the Leongatha town.

But in the wake of the recent disbanding of the South Gippsland Tourist Railway, council has decided now is the time to redevelop the land.

“With the committee’s regrettable demise, we now have the opportunity to re-

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The criteria to be a leap year is the year must be divisible by four, but if the year is divisible by 100 it is not a leap year unless it is also divisible by 400.

It’s called a leap day because the calendar normally advances one day each week, but in a leap year it leaps over a day.

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on February 28 or March 1.

My husband Dean prefers February as she was born in February, but she was born 15 minutes before midnight, making her much closer to March.

So far we have celebrated Willow’s birthday whichever day suits us best, sometimes both, and when she is older we will let her choose.

It is a little annoying though that there is no square to write her birthday on the calendar in non leap years.

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visit how the land could be used to facilitate a new trading area in Leongatha.

When we conducted public consultations with the community for the Bair Street redevelopment there was a great interest in redeveloping the rail yards,” Cr Fawcett said.

“Any redevelopment work will be done in conjunction with VicTrack.

Part of this year’s budget is being deliberated for the rail yard redevelopment and it will primarily be up to council and VicTrack to decide what the land would be acceptable for.”

Both the chamber and council have agreed the Bair Street redevelopment would not have been made possible without the completion of the Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Route, for which roadwork started this month.

“It is good to see dirt getting moved for the bypass. If the alternate route never happened we would not be able to get any work done on Bair Street. We are looking to build a customer friendly streetscape,” Mr Watchorn said.

Cr Fawcett agreed the bypass has been an integral first step for the Leongatha Revitalisation Project.

“It has been a long time coming for Leongatha and the wider community. The bypass is the key to making this possible and there would have not been much point working on Bair Street under the old road conditions,” he said.

“All three areas of the project are very important.

Leongatha is a major provider of commerce, industrial manufacturing, education, medical services and retail. The more we can make Leongatha a destination for shopping the better.”

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Danger zone THE contentious campaign for the Black Spur realignment has come back into the spotlight after two accidents occurred on the winding bends on the South Gippsland Highway between Koonwarra and Meeniyan last Wednesday.

Meeniyan Police attended the initial accident at 1.30pm where a driver lost control of his car and ploughed into an embankment. The New South Wales man was uninjured.

Sgt Paul McDonald said the driver was unfamiliar with the road and should have taken extra caution.

“It was a wet road so as always we would like to remind drivers to

drive to the conditions and slow down when it is slippery,” he said.

At about 5.45pm, a 19 year old Korumburra woman was travelling towards Meeniyan when she lost control on a left hand bend between Caithness and Minns roads.

The woman’s car ran off the road and into an embankment and rolled onto its side.

The driver was sent to Wonthaggi Hospital with a neck injury and was later transferred to the Alfred Hospital for further scans.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the accidents reinforced the need for the realignment to be prioritised.

“It’s not good enough that nearly two years after funding was provided

by the previous Coalition Government for a business case that it’s not finished and has not gone to government for budget consideration,” he said.

“This is a really important project and it looks like Roads Minister Luke Donnellan has put it on a goslow so he doesn’t have to find the money for it.”

VicRoads eastern region regional director Scott Lawrence said VicRoads would acknowledge the results of these investigations as it prepares for future funding considerations for safety improvement works along the South Gippsland Highway at Black Spur to make the road safer.

Crash course: two accidents occurred on the notorious Black Spur section of the South Gippsland Highway between Koonwarra and Meeniyan last Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Gerard Bruning at Four Corners Framing, Leongatha.

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The 240 litre fortnightly recycling collection service will remain.

Ratepayers will expect to pay an extra $56 a year or $1.07 a week.

Depending on the outcome of the 2016 waste service tenders, the collection will start on September 1, 2017.

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given to us for doing the right thing.”

Deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew said waste was the second biggest cost to council and the new system promised efficiencies.

“By doing this we will save money and expand the life of the Grantville transfer station,” he said.

However, not everyone was happy with the potential outcome.

The Star asked for community opinion on Facebook and received the following response from Russell Shepherd: “Unfortunately again Bass Coast Shire isn’t listening to the people that pay the rates. Fortnightly garbage will not work for most people. Might be okay for singles or houses with two people but have a family of four or five and the bin will be full on the first week.”

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“We have no three bin system and no transfer station on Phillip Island.

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Cr Neil Rankine said it had been a long process to develop the feasibility study to introduce the organics kerbside collection.

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Italy celebrated in Mirboo North MIRBOO North embraced Italian culture at the 50th Italian Festa on Sunday.

An estimated 5000 people turned out to enjoy fantastic food, children’s activities, various market stalls and live entertainment.

The family event was free and the children’s ac-

tivities included a jumping castle, an animal farm and face painting.

Live entertainment included a band called Paris

By Night, comedian Joe Avati and performances

by Mirboo North Primary School.

“All our hard work certainly paid off. We never expected such a big turnout. This is our 50th year

and our biggest turnout ever,” Mirboo North Italian Festa committee president Sam Carpinteri said.

“We’ve tried to cater for everyone but the best thing of all has been the weather. The weather has been absolutely beautiful.”

Mr Capinteri said the event was significant to teach the next generation about Italian culture and heritage.

“Our children are born in Australia so we try to

have events like this to help teach them our culture,” he said.

The committee was thrilled to see so many people sharing Italian culture.

“There was something for everyone to enjoy.

There’s been a resurgence in people wanting to learn about the Italian heritage and it’s lovely to see the community embrace the idea (of the Italian Festa),” the committee’s Carmelina Manzo said.

Young performers: from left, Issy Henry, Olivia McGrath, Holly Chila and Angus O’Connor from Mirboo North Primary School put on an Italian inspired performance in Mirboo North on Sunday.

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Protesters rubbish dump idea

By Tayla Kershaw OPPONENTS of a landfill proposed for Leongatha South stood in solidarity against Veolia’s proposal at a waste management forum in Leongatha on Thursday afternoon.

The forum was part of a Gippsland Waste and Recovery Resource Group (GWRRG) initiative to develop a 10 year waste management plan for Gippsland.

GWRRG told residents it is in the process of assessing Gippsland’s landfill air space and whether there is a need for a new landfill site.

Veolia is planning to turn an exhausted quarry on Whitelaws Track into a landfill servicing Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs, resulting in the prospect of 20 trucks delivering rubbish daily, and accessing the landfill via Leongatha and Koonwarra.

The proposal has been met with widespread opposition from the community.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien recently tabled a petition signed by nearly 1400 people against the proposal to State Parliament.

The majority of residents at the community forum were opposed to the Veolia

landfill and demanded answers from GWRRG. Members of the protest group Dump the Dump said they wanted strong evidence of the need for the landfill and claimed Veolia was advancing its own interests.

Dump the Dump spokesperson Wendy Reed said although only a few members of the official group were present at the meeting, it was an opportunity for the community to rally against the proposal and have their opinions heard.

Some of their leading concerns were location – as the proposed site would be near an active quarry flooding, and blasting.

Ms Reed said she needed to process the information given to her at the forum before she could provide a comment on behalf of Dump the Dump.

GWRRG executive officer Matthew Peake said, “The concerns of the community are many and varied. I’d categorise the understanding of our role as one of the biggest issues.

“We will assess the need for landfill and what’s best for the area. Veolia has brought its plan to the table but we don’t just go to the first application. We take a market approach and look for the best option.”

Veolia engineering manager Andrew Race and general manager for resource

recovery Tom Wetherill attended the forum to get a grasp of the Gippsland process and find out where their proposal fits with the waste management plan.

Mr Race said the Veolia landfill would save ratepayer costs, if it were to be given the green light, as South Gippsland Shire Council may be able to use the landfill.

“Smaller landfills are expensive to run and difficult to operate to the appropriate environmental requirements,” he said.

“Not only will the Veolia landfill reduce the cost to ratepayers, it will take risks away and improve environmental outcomes because we know how to run it properly.”

However, residents still harbour concerns about the proximity of the landfill to their homes, trucks damaging the highway on the transport route, flooding and the impacts on tourism.

“These are all typical concerns when something like this is presented in a neighbourhood. The con-

Concerns shared: from left, Dump the Dump representative Ron Wangman, Gippsland Waste and Recovery Resource Group executive officer Matthew Peake, Dump the Dump representative Wendy Reed, Joan Turner from Leongatha and Jean Carnell from Hallston discussed the issues surrounding Veolia’s landfill proposal at Leongatha South. cerns mainly relate to amenity and safety. It is our job to determine whether these plans are appropriate,” Mr Peake said.

Mr Wetherill said although the Veolia project had sparked anxiety in the community, it would follow the best practices and meet the various environmental requirements.

“At the end of the day waste needs to go somewhere, but we are here to listen to the Gippsland group and find out where we go from here,” he said.

Mr Peake said alternatives will be considered before a landfill is approved in Leongatha South.

“The state policy has landfill disposals ranked as

the least desirable outcome.

Over the next month we will be looking for other ways to achieve appropriate waste management and reduce our reliance on landfill,” he said.

In the meantime, Veolia’s plans are on hold until GWRRG completes its plan.

GWRRG anticipates it will complete its research

next month and have compiled a draft plan for public feedback at the end of April.

“Overall, we’ve had excellent attendance to our meetings. We hope the people who attended our forums right across Gippsland have the chance to see the draft plan and provide feedback,” Mr Peake said.

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Legacy invites new legatees

By Tayla Kershaw THE South Gippsland Group of Melbourne Legacy Inc held its

66th annual Legacy luncheon at the Leongatha RSL on Sunday.

Around 75 legatees and friends were invited to the

luncheon, and were joined by guest speaker veteran liaison officer at Austin Health Robert Winther OAM, JP, and McMillan MP Russell Broadbent.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times essential, phone 5662 9222.

Wednesday 24 February 10.00am - Public Presentation ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 24 February - 2.00pm 1.

Outcome of 9 February, 2016 Special Committee of Council - Strategic Land Review 2015/16 - hear, consider & determine 2015/16 properties for sale 2.

Quarterly Performance Report - October - December 2015 3.

Councillor Expenditure Report - 31 December 2015 4.

Report on Assembly of Councillors - 22 November 2015 - 13 January 2016 5.

Documents sealed and contracts awarded, varied or extended by the CEO 25 November 2015 - 22 January 2016 6.

Response to petition - Ban on Coal Mining in the Mirboo North region 7.

Response to petition - Return of the Leongatha to Melbourne rail passenger services 8.

Priority projects for advocacy, funding and focus 2016 9.

Parliamentary inquiry into Unconventional Gas in Victoria - Final report 10.

Port Welshpool Long Jetty rehabilitation funding update 2016 11.

Council support to refugee crisis 12.

Korumburra roundtable - progress report 13.

Councillor Discretionary Fund Policy Revocation and Allocation Report 14.

Review of policies: C49 Use of Council Term 'Mayoral'; C50 Use of Council logo; and C56 Civic and Mayoral Reception Policy 15.

CLOSED item - 2015/16 Community Grants Program Round 2 - early assessment of an application to the Festivals, Celebrations and Events category 16.

CLOSED item - Strategic Review of Landholdings 2015/16 - referral of three properties for Council decision from Special Committee held 9 February 2016 NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT Planning and Environment Act 1987 – South Gippsland Planning Scheme Amendment C99: The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C99 to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Government Gazette (11 Feb 2016). The Amendment introduces and applies Schedule 8 to the Environmental Significance Overlay on the Burra Foods site and land in the immediate surrounds in Korumburra. The Amendment amends Clauses 21.15 and 21.16. The Amendment changes the Schedule to Clause 66.04 to include the Environment Protection Authority as a recommending referral authority. A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) website at www.delwp.vic.gov.au/public-inspection and free of charge, during office hours, at South Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha.

DELWP Acting Executive Director Statutory Planning, John Ginivan.

2016 COMMUNITY SATISFACTION SURVEY Interviewing for the 2016 Community Satisfaction Survey will commence 29 February and continue into early March. The survey is conducted by telephone by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) on behalf of Council. A minimum of 400 local residents and ratepayers over 18 years of age will be selected at random. The survey is used to collect direct feedback from the community covering the following main areas: Council's overall performance, community consultation and engagement, advocacy, sealed local roads, customer service and overall Council direction.

ANIMAL REGISTRATIONS Council's 2016 Animal Registration period is now open, giving dog and cat owners over a month of free registration if registering that animal for the first time. Animals that are currently registered are still registered until 9 April, 2016. Renewal notices will be sent soon and Council is encouraging pet owners to pay online via Council's website, or by scanning the QR code on the renewal form using their smart phones or devices. This way, pet owners with multiple animals can pay them all in the one transaction.

IMMUNISATION SESSIONS Tuesday 1 March Foster: 10.00am - 10.30am, War Memorial Arts Centre, Main Street Leongatha: 12.30pm - 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Peart Street Wednesday 2 March Mirboo North: 9.00am - 9.30am, Maternal & Child Health Centre, Brennan Street Korumburra: 11.30am - 12.00pm, Community Meeting Room, Commercial Street Nyora: 1.00pm - 1.30pm, Nyora Community Hall, Henley Street Free immunisations as per National Immunisation Program available. Full list of session details is available on Council's website. Bookings for catch-ups and adult immunisations are essential 24 hours prior to session.

COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Street Reconstruction: A'Beckett St, Leongatha, John & Princes Sts, Korumburra Demolition & Construction: Leongatha Skate Park Footpath Renewal: McCartin St, Leongatha Guardrail Installation: Spencers Rd, Leongatha Nth Sealing Works: Foster & Walkerville area Road Construction: Grand Ridge Rd, Trida Road Rehabilitation & Reconstruction: Station St, Korumburra Drainage Maintenance: Mackins, Samman & Stewarts Rds, Fish Ck/Leongatha Yarragon Rd, Griggs & Allambee Estate Rd, Hallston Vegetation Maintenance: Mardan/Koonwarra/Nerrena/Toora/Mt Best/Pt Franklin Stabilising Works: Dumbalk Nth area Roadside Slashing: Toora/Pt Franklin/Mt Best 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

A presentation was also given in honour of the late Rob Hutton, a long serving and respected legatee.

With the annual luncheon comes a list of calendar events coming up in 2016, the most significant being the formation of a younger widow group to address the needs of the families of recent servicemen.

“We are doing this for the families of soldiers in this generation who show a remarkable amount of strength and effort during these times. Soldiers are kissed goodbye by mothers and wives who care for the family and take care of the jobs the men would usually do if they were at home. We are exceedingly privileged to help these families,” president Peter Fraser said.

Mr Fraser said he is retaining is presidency for a second year, and will help Legacy focus on widows and their families post World War Two. “To have legatees from the recent wars in Afghanistan, Timor and Iraq will continue the value of Legacy for another 80 years.

Legacy leaders: from left, past president Alex Moon, president Peter Fraser, guest speaker veteran liaison officer at Austin Health Robert Winther OAM, JP, and past president Brian Arnold were pleased with the turnout at the 66th annual Legacy luncheon on Sunday.

We are looking for young legatees to join our ranks,” he said.

“I feel privileged and humbled to have the opportunity to lead such a kind and good willed people.”

Mr Fraser said legatees enjoy each other’s company, and there are a number of events coming up for

them to participate in.

As well as film nights and concerts, Legacy will continue its church services, which were initiated last year.

“The church services were successful and well received by legatees,” secretary Sue Loughridge said.

A charity bowls day will also be held on Sun-

day, April 19, at the Phillip Island Bowling Club.

The competition will be mixed fours starting at 9.30am and finishing at 4pm. Following the Bowls Australia dress code, bowlers will play three games of 12 ends and entry will be $20 per head, which includes morning tea and lunch.

Wonthaggi loses tourism service

by Tayla Kershaw WONTHAGGI received a blow after Bass Coast Shire Council announced its visitor information centre will close in June 30 as a result of a recent service review.

Council said the centre would be closed to reduce service costs of $330,000 a year. Customer and visitor services would be integrated at Cowes and Inverloch.

One full time staff position would be made redundant.

Council’s manager economic development and tourism Peter Francis said there would be opportunities for the other staff members to work at the other centres.

However, the Wonthaggi Busi-

ness Association (WBA) did not support council’s decision.

“Our members have expressed their concern that this is a backwards step for Wonthaggi and the WBA whole heartily agrees,” WBA business liaison officer Leah Montebello said.

“The WBA committee is determined to ensure we achieve the best possible outcome and ensure visitor services remain here.

“Although we understand the visitor numbers are low in Wonthaggi, we believe a lot can be done to increase the efficiency and use of the site. We are currently working on an alternative plan of how the site could be used in the future that we hope will benefit local businesses and visitors to our town.”

Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said the Wonthaggi visitor centre had the

lowest number of visitors and the highest cost per visitor, prompting the decision to close the centre.

“The volume of visitor services being delivered out of the Wonthaggi Centennial Centre and the capacity of the building makes it difficult to justify continuing the service,” she said.

“Unfortunately, the fixed infrastructure costs per visitor of delivering the service are more than twice that of the other centres and it’s not sustainable. Costs per visitors at other visitor centres are on average $4.84; at Wonthaggi it is $9.22.”

The next step is for council to engage with local businesses and the community to find a suitable use for the Wonthaggi Centennial Centre building, as well as identify an alternative deliver method for visitor services with Wonthaggi.

POLICE BRIEFS Burglars hit church

A LEONGATHA church was burgled by offenders overnight on Tuesday.

Thieves broke into the Seventh Day Adventist Church in A’Beckett Street building between 2.30pm on Tuesday, February 16 and 10am on Wednesday, February 17.

Offenders entered the church through an unlocked window and stole a flat screen television and a laptop from a room inside.

Club kerfuffle

A WONTHAGGI man was arrested following an attempted robbery and assault at a Wonthaggi venue on Saturday.

The 46 year old Wonthaggi man took some bottles of alcohol from the McBride Avenue bar around midnight and attempted to leave the premises with the stolen liquor.

The man was challenged by staff members and assaulted staff when he tried to leave the building.

The offender was wrestled to the ground by staff and passing police were flagged down and assisted in arresting the man.

The man was locked up for being drunk and was charged with theft, resisting arrest and assaults. He has been bailed to appear at Korumburra Magistrates Court on Thursday, June 30.

Golf course arson

OFFENDERS set fire to a vehicle at Wonthaggi Golf Club last Friday.

The arsonists drove the vehicle onto the practice fairway and set it alight around 1am. The car was completely destroyed before Wonthaggi CFA attended to put out the fire.

Police are still trying to determine what sort of vehicle it was.

Hit and run

POLICE are looking for witnesses of a hit and run which occurred in Leongatha on Friday.

The incident occurred at 3.25pm at the intersection of Peart Street and Smith Street.

The car of interest is a blue sedan silverfish. The driver has been described as a Caucasian male in his 50s, of medium height with dark hair and glasses.

Buffalo accident

A TWO car collision has left a driver with a penalty notice after they drove dangerously on Saturday morning.

The accident occurred on Meeniyan Promontory Road near Buffalo when a small car went to overtake a four wheel drive towing a trailer with a boat.

The car drew up beside the four wheel drive when it decided to also overtake and began to move into the lane with the small car.

The cars collided and the four wheel drive crossed the road and went through a fence onto a private property.

The small car stopped and sustained little damage.

The boat towed by the four wheel drive was extensively damaged and the four wheel drive sustained some damage.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - PAGE 9

Singers star at Mirboo North

By Tayla Kershaw WITH plenty of talent to showcase, this year’s Mirboo North Idol was another success at the outdoor pool on Saturday.

The highlight of the event was guest judge Reece Mastin, winner of the 2011 national singing competition The X Factor.

“Reece generated a lot of interest and many people were excited to meet him and take a ‘selfie’,” organiser Mary Baker said.

He helped judge around 30 contestants, who travelled far and wide to win the title.

The competition kicked off with a performance by adorable young singer Pippa Mills. The four year old travelled from Yinnar to sing the song Flashlight from the popular 2015 movie Pitch Perfect Two and was loved by the crowd.

Trent McCurdy from radio station 3GG was the MC and South Gippsland Shire Council’s Cr Don Hill opened the competition.

Three musical groups Destiny Band, The Nigellas and the Latrobe Valley Concert Band also gave up their time to entertain the audience.

Food and market stalls and full access to the pool were also available on the day.

“We hoped everyone in the audience enjoyed the music and had an

awesome day. That’s what it’s all about,” Ms Baker said.

The first place winner in the primary section was Amy Whitlock, followed by Pippa Mills and Liam Williams. The encouragement award was presented to Ruby Cannizzo.

Janie Gordon won first place in the secondary section, followed by Kayla Clavarino and Hayley Norton.

The encouragement award was won

by Tanner Hall.

Duo Maddy Wilson and Nic Huigsloot won the open section, with Robyn McDermott in second place and Tayla Gane in third place.

A recording package was also awarded to Maddy Wilson and Nic Huigsloot.

Hall host: back, from left, Adam Martin, Margaret Robson, Ken Boromeo and David Trease, and front, from left, Maggie Wallis, Aaron Trease and Emma Trease are gearing up for the Ruby and District car boot and garage sale trail this Saturday.

Ruby's red hot sales BARGAIN seekers and treasure hunters need look no further than Ruby for an excellent find this weekend.

Ruby Hall will this Saturday host the first Ruby and District car boot and garage sale trail.

“It is a great day to score a bargain or find something unusual and it will be fun for the whole family,” organiser David Trease said.

“We have a large number stallholders based at Ruby Hall who will be selling a wide range of things from books, to bric-a-brac, to craft goods. There are sure to be some surprises.”

Ruby Hall will be the headquarters of the massive day, complete with a sausage sizzle, coffee cart and a face paint artist to kick off a fabulous day from 8am.

Guests can call into the hall to pick up the garage sale trail map which shows each participating garage in the area.

The hall itself will be booming with plenty of stalls on site.

“All registered garage sales will have a purple balloon out the front of the property. We have people signed up from Kardella, Ruby, Fairbank and Arawata, so it is a fantastic trail,” Mr Trease said.

All registration fees will go towards the upkeep of Ruby's hall.

“We have a fantastic hall but we really need funds to help cover the cost of ongoing maintenance. We are also looking to upgrade the kitchen facilities and extend our store room. All hall users will benefit from these changes,” Mr Trease said.

There is still plenty of time to register your garage sale or car boot stall at only $20 and $10 respectively.

“It is a really efficient way for people hosting a garage sale to get some free advertising and gather public interest,” Mr Trease said.

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Column 7 VALENTINO Rossi gave Cowes shoppers something to talk about when he was spotted shopping for groceries over the weekend. The MotoGP world champion spent the week on Phillip Island testing out the track before Superbike competitors rode into town for this weekend’s event. Drivers are reminded to take extra caution when travelling near Phillip Island this weekend with an anticipated influx of traffic and motorcyclists headed to the Superbikes.

MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College students will return tomor-

row (Wednesday) from their first camp at Phillip Island. The students enjoyed two days of activities at the adventure camp where they bonded with new classmates who joined the college this year.

LYRIC Theatre has commenced rehearsals for its upcoming production of Mary Poppins. The cast are enthusiastic and tickets will be on sale in March for July’s two week run. The Leongatha theatre company also awaits the installation of 100 new seats for Mesley Hall which will be able to seat 280 people.

Though it is early days, the

Many memories: Peter and Giulia Bolge celebrated 50 years of marriage together recently. Their fabulous milestone was celebrated with their family and wedding party at the Leongatha RSL on Sunday, January 17.

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2016 theatre season is looking to be a knockout.

FIVE students submitted art entries to the Rotary Korumburra Art Show: Tyson Twite, Bently Holland, Olivia Burgess, Charlie Kerrison and Ashton Westwood. All work was stunning and caught the attention of many visitors to the gallery. Tyson Twite won a prize in the Primary Art category with the judge describing his toucan as delightful.

BE sure not to miss the Keeping Kids on Track fun

run on March 13. To enter on line go to www.kkot.org.

The fun run raises funds for local clubs and youth development, in memory of Leslie McKay who was a librarian, and English and Literature teacher at Wonthaggi Secondary College. She was a highly regarded youth mentor, and an advocate and inspiration to many.

TARWIN Lower Primary School leaders were presented with their badges at a special assembly on Friday.

Former students Ruth and Dawn Ayres spoke to

Joining the club: Wendy O’Keeffe (second from right) is the newest member of the Leongatha Probus Club. She was inducted by, from left, secretary Pauline Kamphuis, president Maurine Casey and proposer Paull Lahn.

Anybody interested in joining the Probus club for friendship, fellowship and fun can contact Pauline on 5662 3996.

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Showing the way: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien with Loch Primary School principal Tracey King and members of the school’s leadership team.

Back, from left, Georgia Lightower, Katie Cronin, Abigail Farmer, Dallas Loughridge, Acacia Wallis and Beth Derrick. Front, from left, Lara Standish, Jack Kerrison, Tyson Twite and Ben Silcock.

Loch’s young leaders inspire GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien visited Loch Primary School on Monday, February 15 to present badges to the school’s leadership team for 2016.

Mr O’Brien addressed the school assembly, including many parents, and later spoke to the school’s leaders about leadership and answered questions about his responsibilities as a politician.

“Loch is a great little country school and the leadership team was very inquisitive and asked lots of intelligent questions,” he said.

“It’s always heartening to see young people like this coming through and providing an important example for other children in the school to follow.

“It was great to also

catch up with principal Tracey King and talk about some of the challenges facing the school, including maintenance.

“I wish all the students and staff at Loch Primary all the best for a successful and fun 2016.”

The leadership team includes school captains Abigail Farmer and Georgia Lightower. Legends house, captains Lara Standish and Dallas Loughridge, and vice captain is Tyson Twite and Lyrebirds house captains Acacia Wallis and Ben Silcock, and vice captain is Jack Kerrison.

THERE were plenty of teens from South Gippsland in Melbourne on the weekend enjoying both the Good Life ’16 festival at Hisense Arena and the delights of White Night in the city centre.

KORUMBURRA Primary School’s bush dance was a huge success last Thursday night, with more than 70 percent of children and their families present.

Families visited their child’s classroom and greeted teachers before enjoying a barbecue and dancing.

A TEAM of budding journalists from Leongatha Secondary College are on the ground, reporting events as they happen at the school.

The students from across many year levels will contribute items to the school’s end of year magazine, as well as The Star during the year.

Last Wednesday, they met with Star editor Brad Lester to discuss how a newspaper is made, and what makes a great story.

Treats for a cause: Leongatha Secondary College students Maddie Brew (left) and Irene Thorson (right) with Jayne Scott of Avonleigh Farm Fine Food are hosting an afternoon tea to raise money for blood cancer research and care.

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the audience of parents and students about what it was like to attend school 70 years ago.

The sisters attended the former Cashins Hill Primary School and transferred to Tarwin Lower Primary School after it closed. The women reminisced about the many changes made to the school in that time and took a tour of the grounds.

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The Year 9 students will lose their beautiful long locks and to help with the fundraising, Jayne Scott of Avonleigh Farm Fine Food is hosting a traditional afternoon tea on Saturday, March 5 from 2pm-5pm.

The Shave for a Cure Afternoon Tea is $25 per person, with all profits going to support the girls.

There will be live music provided by college students, and homemade biscuits and cakes will also be for sale.

Avonleigh is located

at 42 Thorsons Road, Tarwin, about 15 minutes from Leongatha, just off the South Gippsland Highway on Tarwin Lower Road. Bookings are essential on 5664 7264.

For regional patients, proceeds of fundraising

can go towards funding free accommodation for families while their loved one receives treatment, as well as funding research for treatments and cure.

Maddie is from Wild Dog Valley and Irene is from Dumbalk.

Here’s hoping: owner of The Star, Tony Giles was quick off the mark, purchasing ticket number one for the Ella’s Ear car raffle. See story on page 18 for more information.

Quality artists: an enthusiastic crowd attended the opening of an art show

by Inverloch artists Susan Hall and John Mutsaers at ArtSpace Wonthaggi recently. The exhibition features paintings, drawings and prints. Mr Mutsaers (left) and Ms Hall are pictured with Dr Tony Hanning, an artist from Federation University, who opened the exhibition.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - PAGE 11

Revving up: from left, John O'Connor and Jared Lovie are going to unveil Jared's champion supercar at the Shine'n'Show in Leongatha on Sunday, March 6.

Show set to shine Captains’ call: from left, Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College school captains Janie Gordon and Kaj Patterson were at the school’s swimming sports at Mirboo North on Thursday, promoting the #LETTHEMSTAY social justice campaign, protesting against asylum seeker deportations. More swimming news in sport.

Chemical safe, say councils

By Brad Lester

COUNCILS will continue to use the herbicide Glyphosate in the wake of ongoing debate about whether it is carcinogenic.

The World Health Organisation last year declared it was and will review that decision by May, but the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) said Glyphosate has gone through numerous independent scientific assessments by national pesticide regulators and these concluded Glyphosate does not pose a cancer-causing risk to humans.

“The European Food Safety Authority completed its re-assessment of Glyphosate in November 2015, confirming its previous conclusion on Glyphosate that it was not carcinogenic to humans,” the APVMA said.

Both South Gippsland and Bass Coast shire council staff use herbicides containing the chemical to control grass and weeds.

South Gippsland’s biodiversity supervisor Chris Rankin said council was aware of the concerns from the World Health Organisation and the regulatory body was currently investigating these concerns.

“Council takes appropriate safety measures with all of its work practices and this includes the

use of Glyphosate. The product is used in accordance with the directions on the label and the Material Safety Data Sheet,” he said.

Mr Rankin said council sprays herbicides containing Glyphosate along roadsides and in nature reserves to control grass and noxious or environmental weeds.

Mr Rankin said some of those roadsides and reserves were near residential areas and other facilities.

“The public is protected as staff only spray targeted species in accordance with the product instructions,” he said.

“Council is closely monitoring the safety status of the herbicide through the APVMA and all Glyphosate products registered for use in Australia have been through a robust chemical risk assessment process through this authority.”

Bass Coast Shire Council has been using the product since it has been safety approved by the APVMA as council is limited to using herbicides approved by the authority.

Council’s general manager of infrastructure Felicity Sist said, “There is little information on occupational or community exposure to Glyphosate.

Exposure of the general population occurs mainly through diet. Glyphosate is the most heavily used farming herbicide in the world.”

THIS year's Shine'n'Show is set to be spectacular, with attractions to excite the whole family.

Rotary Club of Leongatha is hosting the ninth annual event which will culminate with a swap meet and market at the Leongatha Velodrome on Sunday, March 6.

The event will boast some of Australia's best cars, caravans, tractors, go karts, veteran cars, vintage cars and everything in between as club members and mechanics come together to show off their prized motoring possessions.

Organiser John O'Connor said the event is set to be the best yet, with special guests and famous cars making big appearances throughout the day.

“The Rotary Club is pleased to be

responsible for organising an event that represents car enthusiasts not just in South Gippsland but from across the state,” he said.

“The quality of the cars on display is fantastic and we have great judges who make the show a success.”

One particular highlight for petrol heads will be Jared Lovie's V8 supercar.

Mr Lovie bought the 2003 race car from Stone Brothers Racing. The BA Falcon supercar was originally driven by Russell Ingal and drives as a sister car to Marcos Ambrose's winning 2003 Pirtek Championship vehicle.

“Jared's car is highly sought after by car museums across Australia. It has been fully restored and the Shine'n'Show will mark its first outing in public. It should be very

exciting,” Mr O'Connor said.

This year the swap meet and market will be combined to give show goers an optimum meeting place for everything from mechanical parts to homewares, fresh produce and everything in between.

“It is a very comprehensive market which covers a wide range of items on sale,” Mr O'Connor said.

“The swap meet provides mechanics with a fantastic opportunity to share parts while the market has a variety with something to suit everybody.”

Pinky Fellows will also be gracing the velodrome next week. The most recognised voice in motor show commentary, Pinky will be conducting interviews and entertaining audiences throughout the event.

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PAGE 12 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2016

OPINIONS Pay or sell

MY wife Lynne and I would like to bring to the attention of the public and South Gippsland Shire Council the way council has proceeded against ratepayers.

My outrage is over the way council has structured the amount it wants to charge for 2015-2016 up to and not inclusive of 2018. Apparently it’s all about lowering the rate for farmers.

Our little bit of heaven is three and a half acres of grass and a shed. No town water, no electric, no services and it wasn’t so long ago council said it did not want people to build on small blocks of land.

Grass is grass, no matter how you look at it. We are now paying rates of $3200 just to keep the gravy bowl topped up.

I went to the rates department to ask some questions, as I thought there must be a mistake. They had an answer for everything and told me, “We don’t want people like you holding onto vacant land, as others want to buy.”

I asked what my options were.

The prompt reply was “Pay the rate or sell”.

A visit to my neighbours on either side of me revealed a one acre block of land with an 18 square home was paying $1600 to $1700 in rates. A farmer up from me with 300 acres plus a home and out houses had a sav-

ing of $50.

My conclusions to all of this is that I am being discriminated against.

This is not what I expected from my council. Do we the people have any rights left?

There are three great rights so bound together as to be essentially one right.

To give a man his life, but deny him his liberty, is to take from him all that makes his life worth living.

To give him his liberty, but take from him his property which is the fruit and badge of his liberty, is to still leave him a slave.

I believe this applies to a lot of us and last but not least, the Commonwealth constitution provides that only the Commonwealth or a state can impose tax.

The alleged local government has no authority to impose tax because it cannot exist as a form of government, just as no department of the state can impose tax, local government is no more than a department of the state.

All land is held in fee-simple and is in the name of the Crown. The people are only assured of the land if that was not the case. Government could not compulsorily acquire land as they do from time to time. The people do not own the land and nor does the Commonwealth or state actually own the land, so you can’t charge people property tax (rates) on property they

E D I T O R I A L

Words welcome but action vital SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will tomorrow (Wednesday) discuss the prospect of adopting a new project as a priority for advocacy, support and funding.

It is the Leongatha Revitalisation Project, that will bundle the Bair Street, Anderson Street and former railyards development projects together.

By including this as a priority project, council will be able to formally advocate to politicians and other funding groups in a bid to secure the financial and political support such projects need to become reality.

Council has achieved success with past priority projects, such as the Karmai Integrated Children’s Centre at Korumburra, the Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Alternate Route and Great Southern Rail Trail, all now underway.

By giving the Leongatha Revitalisation Project priority status, it shows just how much value council places on Leongatha as the commercial and industrial centre of the shire.

However, the project does risk adding another layer of bureaucracy to projects that are nothing new and have in fact been called for by the community for many years, and in the case of the railyards, decades.

Businesses in Anderson Street were approached by council some six years ago regarding the prospect of a scheme to improve landscaping and parking at the northern entrance to Leongatha but physical works are yet to occur.

The redevelopment of Bair Street is already underway – at least on paper – although council has been waiting for the heavy vehicle route to be confirmed before being able to consider how Bair Street may be enhanced.

The Leongatha project will be a priority project for 2016 along with restoration of the Long Jetty, Foster streetscape development, Northern Towns Water Security Project and the realignment of the South Gippsland Highway at Koonwarra, at the Black Spur.

Funding for the Black Spur seems many years away given the delay in VicRoads finalising its business case for the project.

The Long Jetty is crumbling as it continues to be a political hot potato, and probably will continue to be until it falls into the sea completely.

There is a possibility the northern towns project will be funded in the state budget this year, linking Korumburra, Nyora, Loch and Poowong’s reservoirs to the Lance Creek reservoir.

The Foster streetscape project will enhance what is already a charming town.

Given the Leongatha project comprises three overall projects, and some with a more immediate chance of eventuating, council should give it more urgent attention, for the benefit of not only Leongatha but also the shire.

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This shire council needs councillors who will only swear an oath of allegiance to the people without fear or fine or imprisonment.

Ken Irwin, Leongatha.

Wifi concerns

THE ABC program Catalyst on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 was about concerns over microwave radiation from mobile phones and wifi in schools.

Microwave ovens, mobile phones, bluetooth and wifi usually operate at 2.45 GHz. One GHz is equal to one billion hertz. Microwave ovens might be 1000 watts in power and a mobile phone 0.2 of a watt but they are exactly the same radiation (750 watts equals one horsepower).

I recently bought an acoustimeter to read frequencies between two and eight GHz. I was shocked at the readings I was getting for mobile phones and wifi. The wifi reading at my computer was much higher than the reading I got from walking around under the mobile phone tower at the Inverloch Football Ground.

I was expecting high readings for the microwave oven and mobile phone but I didn’t expect the high readings I got from wifi.

When I reconnected my old modem which is hardwired to our landline the reading went back to zero.

The use of wifi near young children who may experience its effect 24/7 needs to be considered by our society. Remember they don’t get a choice when they are subject to wifi in schools and at home. Children are more at risk than adults due to their age and developing bodies. Microwave radiation is absorbed in greater quantities by children than in adults, as seen on Catalyst. A hard wired house or school avoids all exposure to children. Wifi just subjects everyone to the radiation.

In 2011 the World Health Organisation labelled microwave radiation a possible 2B carcinogen which puts it in a category with lead and pesticides.

The same year Russia said wifi should not be put in schools due to possible risks.

The German Government now recommends wifi is not placed in schools and the Austrian Medical Association has recommended there be no wifi in schools.

Our safety standards are based around 1950s high powered radar safety standards for immediate thermal injury from heating. There are no long term studies of the affects low powered continual microwave exposure will have on biological being such as humans.

In 1997 Lloyds of London, the multinational insurer, said they would not insure any mobile phone company against any future damages their product causes to health.

The two actions I would suggest in the interest of ‘duty of care’ would be to have computers in schools hard-

wired so there is no microwave radiation in classrooms.

At the very least the wifi or router in the classrooms should be turned off when not in use. Preps shouldn’t be in a classroom bombarded by microwave radiation when they hardly even use computers.

Steve Dunn, A concerned retired teacher, parent and grandparent, Inverloch.

Councillors gagged

IN the upcoming South Gippsland Shire Council meeting of February 24, the usual report of councillor meetings is on the agenda.

Normally this motion reads council receive and note the report. This time three additional clauses have been added which I believe signal the end to open transparent discussions within this council.

Let me explain why. The three motions move that the economic committee, the planning committee, and the budget meetings are all confidential. Not to suggest that councillors don’t treat these briefings/committees in proper confidence but the wording means no councillor is able to discuss anything on these topics forever, unless a future motion makes those meetings un-confidential again.

This means when the budget is debated in council during the March meeting, no councillor will be allowed to discuss anything within the proposed budget document despite the fact it will have been listed for public viewing since the middle of February.

Now, whilst keeping all councillor debate behind closed doors might please the majority bloc on council, it does not I am sure satisfy the ratepayers in the community. And it does not impress me either.

I did not stand for council to represent the ratepayers’ interests only to be given a gag order effectively making it impossible for me to add one iota of commentary or opinion on the important matter at hand.

When asked about the reason for this, the CEO informed me it was good governance and that when the proposed budget was approved in March councillors could discuss the topic again. This is not correct in my opinion.

The Local Government Act is quite clear - it requires another resolution of council to make un-confidential that which has been made confidential.

It is my belief once passed, this motion will be used to gag any debate from a handful of councillors who hold different views to the majority bloc and it will not be lifted until after the budget is approved in June, if at all.

At that stage it will be too late for duly elected councillors to have an open transparent debate on the topic.

I am appalled by this stomping over the democratic process. At what other level of government is this sort of be-

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haviour allowed? None.

It will also prevent me and other councillors proposing alternative scenarios within the budget sessions since once discussed it becomes confidential for ever. One such proposition I had planned to present to the council was to keep the rate rise for the next two years to zero. This would be without cutting services and would go some way to reducing the burden on the ratepayer without cutting existing services now or in the future.

Another proposal I planned to present would result in rate rises over the next four years of one percent per year, compared to the last budget at around six percent and the budget before that this council approved showing 15 years at around five percent.

My proposal would save 20 per cent during those four years. Well, at least the idea was good.

If council does not move a future resolution of council to make matters in the draft budget un-confidential again, then councillors will not be able to discuss anything at all if it is financial, capital works or development.

The only way for you the ratepayer to hear the whole debate and have all views represented is to make your views known and have this absurd motion thrown out at the February 24 council meeting.

So at this stage I will not be presenting those ideas to the council budget discussions, choosing instead to be able to debate the points and have an open and transparent discussion on the merits or otherwise of my proposal, without of course, being able to explain how this might be achieved since I would have to refer to items within the draft budget document.

Cr Don Hill, Tarwin Valley Ward, South Gippsland Shire Council.

Respect community REFERRING to the photo and article, in The Star (February 16) entitled “Simply Insightly”, on the donated items being dumped in front of the bins at the IGA supermarket.

I noticed it myself and felt disappointed in the community.

Surely, if the bins are full the alternative is to take the items for donation to any of the many organisations that can accept these at their premises.

It defeats the whole purpose of the donations and is disrespectful to whom you want to receive these items and to the organisations as well, as they probably would not be able to make good use of the items in that state.

For goodness sake, take your donations to the op shops in the area and hand them in yourself. I do this all the time and I find it not only gives me the satisfaction that they will be of use, but also allows me to meet some lovely people who do great work in these venues.

Those bins are not dumping stations and if you have any respect for community and environment and the

supporting organisations, do as any sensible person would: take it yourself to the organisation of your choice.

If you need to dump, use the tip because dumping it on the ground next to the bins is showing no respect for your town, the area where the bins are housed and the community in general.

Dilene Hinton, Leongatha.

Water idea

IT was good to see the results of the cooperation and hard work between South Gippsland Water and the Inverloch Farm Cluster.

A good result, but only in the short term. Surely the next step is for communities, farm or any other, to group together and install small desalination plants sized and powered to suit their needs, and thereby removing forever the vagaries of rainfall and the threat of drought.

I imagine this would be an extension, perhaps, of the way Daylesford has set up its two wind turbines for the community, and removed its carbon footprint entirely with enough power left over to sell on the market.

John Merrony, Wonthaggi.

Caravan parks amazement

I BELIEVE South Gippsland Shire Council has stated the Yanakie Caravan Park would be up and running on a five year plan, that is in development.

The lost income over that timeframe, based on the 60 already vacated sites at Yanakie Caravan Park, I made out to be around $1,199,100 at the new rate of $3997 per site.

That’s more than $1.2 million lost that could have gone back to the ratepayers.

No wonder council’s director of development services Bryan Sword is saying council collects the appropriate fees from its customers to ensure the ratepayer is not covering the costs.

Then let’s think about the 65 remaining customers who may be evicted at the end of March if they can’t afford to buy a new caravan in order to comply to the new guidelines.

Does that mean council is prepared to lose another $1.2 million over the next five years, just so it can apply guidelines that have not been applied at other council run caravan parks along the Great Ocean Road that have had no problem making a profit for ratepayers.

I have ceased to be amazed at the handling of this issue by council.

They appear to not understand how to make any income for the ratepayers, even with a good product like the two caravan parks that made a good income under the care of contractors before the council took it over.

Peter Nelson, Selby.

VOXPOP! VOX

How would you like to see the disused rail yards in Leongatha transformed?

“I would like it to be turned into a new shopping area.”

Tom Burt, Leongatha.

“I would like to see a new restaurant put in that area.”

Sinead O’Callaghan, Bena.

“It would be good to see another row of shops down there so there could be an arcade behind Bair Street.”

Geoff Russell, Hallston.

“They should turn it into a fun park for children. There is an all abilities playground in Bairnsdale. It would be cool to have something like that.”

Carolyn Sherrin, Mirboo North.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, y February y 23, 2016 - PAGE 13

Captain’s Lounge to reopen WITH highly qualified chef Steve FinneLarsen acting as new executive chef, Inverloch’s Esplanade Hotel is excited to announce the reopening of the Captain’s Lounge.

The reopening will be held this Thursday (February 25), with a fantastic new menu to be revealed.

“Steve has been our executive chef since Octo-

ber. He has helped us get our kitchens back up to scratch, which has allowed us to reopen the Captain’s Lounge,” manager Dylan Clark said.

“He has established a whole new menu with a high level of local produce. We will continue to provide the silver service and high quality food people would expect from a restaurant or bar in the city.”

Steve brings to the business 20 years of expe-

rience. He has worked for businesses in Melbourne, as well as coastal hotels and restaurants.

He prefers to cook with locally sourced foods, with a particular emphasis on seafood due to the Esplanade Hotel’s close proximity to the water.

Some of the delicious food on the new menu includes vegetable moussaka, braised beef cheek, local fresh calamari, confit duck and chocolate soufflé. This is just a sample of

Wealth of knowledge: Steve Finne-Larsen is the executive chef at the Captain’s Lounge in Inverloch. He has brought to the business a fresh new menu and 20 years’ experience.

Delicious dishes: clockwise from left, braised beef cheek, local calamari, confit duck, vegetable moussaka and chocolate soufflé are a snapshot of what’s to come on the Captain’s Lounge new menu.

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“We cook with fresh, locally sourced produce and seafood. With our traditional style and French inspired menu, we are looking to be a point of difference in the town,” Steve said.

Whilst the menu has changed, the Captain’s

Lounge retains its elegant features perfect for functions and weddings.

Dylan said the closure of the Captain’s Lounge for eight months was hard for the business during the peak holiday period, but staff were looking forward to an exciting 2016.

“We hope to see our

regular customers back here for the reopening. We have a really good local following and the service we offer is unique to the town,” he said.

“The Captain’s Lounge will be open for fine dining from Thursday to Sunday each week. We expect drinks on the deck to be a

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Rates relief plea

By Brad Lester VACANT landowners are being charged too much for rates in South Gippsland Shire Council, according to Korumburra ratepayer Paul Richardson.

Mr Richardson told council as much at last Wednesday’s public presentation sessions.

He told The Star he and his wife Francesca plan to build a home on their 2.84 acre block but could not afford to do so now, but were still being charged council rates of $2090 this financial year.

Vacant land owners pay 200 per cent of the residential rate in the shire.

He is calling for rates to be charged on site value alone, not cap-

ital improved value, believing that would result in cheaper rates for all ratepayers.

“Council does not take into consideration the income these property owners bring in. They are not rich people,” Mr Richardson said.

In the 28 years he has owned the block, Mr Richardson said he has not received kerbside rubbish collection and yet his rates bill was taking its toll.

“This financial year, we are looking at between nine and 10 payments, and we might have to seek to go on the hardship policy because if they keep putting the rates up, how are we going to afford it?,” he said.

His block has sheds, gardens and paddocks, and seven sheep he said were “lawnmowers”.

“It’s not that I don’t want to pay the rates. We are happy to pay them if they are affordable,” Mr Richard-

son said.

He has previously served as a councillor with the City of Casey, where he lives at Endeavour Hills, and could run for council there again when the election is held in October this year.

He will not stand for South Gippsland council, given he is not a permanent resident, although he would like to be.

“I love this place and this is the place where I want to die and have my ashes thrown across the winds,” Mr Richardson said.

After Mr Richardson addressed council last Wednesday, mayor Cr Bob Newton said a hard waste service was available.

Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said he believed council’s valuation staff were accurate in their valuations for rating purposes.

Financial pressure: Korumburra ratepayer Paul Richardson believes owners of vacant land are paying excessive rates in South Gippsland Shire.

Volunteers call for help MIRBOO North may be served by a community development worker to advance longstanding projects in the town.

Members of the town’s peak progress group, Mirboo Country Development Inc, asked South Gippsland

Shire Council to support the appointment of such a worker, by embedding the officer within council’s community strengthening department.

The group hopes the role would be funded largely by the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation, and would be

three days a week for five years. The group will present to the foundation board in March.

Mirboo North’s Arty Gras festival is not happening this year for the first time due to volunteers who usually organised the festival needing to take a break. Had the officer

High hopes: from left, Mirboo Country Development president Maxine Kiel, secretary Heather Butler and committee member Marg Lynn are hoping for a community development worker to advance projects in Mirboo North.

been appointed by now, Ms Lynn said the festival could have continued this year.

The officer could also oversee the development of an energy hub in town revolving around renewable energy and other projects.

Mirboo Country Development secretary Heather Butler said many volunteers were unable to make phone calls during business hours when they working, whereas a development officer could.

Cr Jim Fawcett asked why Mirboo Country Development could not employ the officer directly but Ms Lynn said neither that organisation, nor the community foundation, were set up to do so.

Cr Don Hill welcomed the proposal, saying volunteers could often complete services more cheaply than council.

Mayor Cr Bob Newton said he would take the request on notice and forward to CEO Tim Tamlin for action.

Godfreys or The Good Guys?

By Tony Giles RUMOURS abounded last week in Leongatha indicating Godfreys or The Good Guys were eyeing off the renovated Knight’s Garage showroom in Bair Street.

Owner Tony Westaway did confirm with The Star he had fielded a couple of enquiries from national companies but would not disclose the companies names due to confidentiality.

Mr Westaway said unfortunately he is no closer to securing a tenant for the vacant building, apart from a small tenant taking up part of the rear of the building.

He told The Star that due to the high demands asked by some of the companies, including offering long periods of free rent, major building adjustments and other rental incentives, it just had not stacked up cost wise.

“You have to have confidence they’ll be in for the long haul and that if you spend a lot of money attracting the business, they don’t up and leave soon after,” Mr Westaway said.

He said some of the companies that approached him were also concerned about the high council rates charged (up to $6000 per annum) and other outgoings that forced prospective tenants to try to drive the rent down.

He acknowledged that with the number

of buildings vacant in town at the moment these companies often called the shots in the hope landlords buckled in a bid to secure them at almost any cost.

Mr Westaway also said, despite rumours indicating he had refused to allow companies to paint signs all over the garage facade, this was untrue. Rather the terms of the agreement just had not “added up”.

The high number of shop vacancies continues to stack up in Bair Street and this concerns the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Leongatha Used Furniture closed before Christmas and the Leading Edge Computer shop is about to close its retail outlet at the end of February.

Added to this is the eyesore that is the former ‘Gatha Hardware building vacated more than three years ago. To this day, old shelves and dusty stock are clearly visible through the windows. This is certainly not a good look.

There have been calls by some for the South Gippsland Shire Council to push for the site be cleaned up.

There are also rumours of other businesses looking at leaving town and abandoning their shops.

Meanwhile works on the heavy vehicle alternate route offer a glimmer of hope for Bair Street traders, with a major streetscape overhaul hoping to give the street a much needed facelift, with a view to attracting business interest.

This will occur once the heavy vehicle alternate route is completed later this year.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - PAGE 15

Double delight LEONGATHA Travel and Cruise is calling for expressions of interest for its exciting 2016 group departures.

Part of the offering is The Ghan Experience in October and the Enchanting Christmas Markets in Central Europe in December.

There is an incredible excitement that comes with boarding the legendary Ghan train.

The length of the transcontinental train that will take you from Darwin in the tropical north, through the dry Red Centre and south to Adelaide is the first thing that takes your breath away, and the humming of the behemoth makes it seem alive.

The Ghan and Top End Experience will be an adventure filled with exciting highlights, beginning with a flight to Darwin on October 8 for a four night stopover.

Here you will begin to experience some of the

magnificance of Australia’s north.

Your itinerary will include a Charles Darwin sunset cruise and a half day city tour.

There will be a full day experiencing the wonders of the Kakadu National Park, which has been described as astonishing, and outstanding.

Another day trip is to Litchfield National Park with its thundering waterfalls.

Now is the time to board The Ghan for an unsurpassable expedition of four days and three nights with stops at Katherine, Alice Springs and a visit to the unique opal mining town of Coober Pedy where people seek relief from the desert heat underground.

Off train excursions are available at each location.

These are included in the cost of the tour which also includes all meals aboard The Ghan for which the train is famed, as well as a superb selection of

wines and boutique beers.

It is possible for guests to extend this seven night/ eight day tour in either Darwin or Adelaide, but for those taking the tour dates it comes with return transfers from Leongatha to Melbourne Airport.

For those with more time to spare, or thinking of putting a tick alongside another item on the bucket list, Enchanting Christmas Markets of Central Europe is a 16 day/15 night tour departing Melbourne on December 2 and commencing on December 3 in Vienna.

As well as Austria, the fully escorted tour takes you through the Czech Republic where you will marvel at the fabled beauty of Prague, Germany, Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.

A book could be written about the highlights of this tour. Some include the majesty of the Swiss Alps, Ludwig II’s fairytale castle Neuschwanstein, the restored splendour

Mountain top: a happy winter wonderland tour group travelling with Jill and Ed Carmody from Leongatha Travel and Cruise experienced European magic last Christmas. The group gathered atop Mt Pilatus overlooking Lucerne in Switzerland with Jill and Ed at front, on the right. of Dresden, that jewel on Germany’s Romantic Road, the quaint walled town of Rothenburg and its famed Kathe Wohlfahrt Christmas Store.

Travellers will also explore the cobble stoned streets of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic.

Glenis Calder, who travelled with her hus-

band Graeme on Leongatha Travel and Cruise’s Enchanting Christmas Markets of Central Europe in December 2015 said, “The Christmas light displays everywhere we went were magical.”

With first class organisation, Mrs Calder said the group did not have to worry about a thing, add-

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Clean up Bass Coast IT’S time to make litter history in Bass Coast.

Emergency ready: from left, chief fire warden Sam Wright teaches fire warden Donna Wylie correct lock down procedures at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College on February 11.

School ready for emergencies LEONGATHA’S Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College has taken extra precautions to ensure all staff and students know what to do in the event of an emergency, in light of recent bomb threats.

“We usually conduct evacuation drills in the first month of the year so our new students are aware of procedures,” principal David Leslie said after all staff and students practiced a lockdown drill on Thursday, February 11.

“In light of the recent bomb threats received by other schools we conducted lockdown drills. We have lockdown wardens who check the property and students stay on campus in secured rooms.”

The Horn Street school has worked with Dynamiq Security Systems to come up with a comprehensive plan for both evacuation and lockdown procedures.

“We also have a system in place where all parents are sent a text message notifying them of the situation. It is important we reassure all

parents their children are safe,” Mr Leslie said.

Another two bomb threats resulted in the evacuation of San Remo Primary School and Cowes Primary School on Thursday, February 11.

Both schools received the call at 11.40am as schools across the country were evacuated due to identical threats.

The Mary MacKillop College drill occurred before a threat was made at Leongatha Primary School and Leongatha Secondary College on Wednesday, February 17.

The community will once again take part in Clean Up Australia Day in the first week of March, with 14 sites already registered around the shire.

Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said Clean Up Australia Day has always been well supported by the Bass Coast community.

“Last year, the community helped to remove rubbish from 12 registered sites all over the shire, from Inverloch to Corinella and several on Phillip Island. This was a great effort by all community members involved,” Cr Crugnale said.

“Council proudly continues to support Clean Up Australia events by providing free waste collection and disposal for all known registered Clean Up sites in our shire. Clean Up Australia Day is a great excuse to get

outdoors and make a difference in our local community by helping our special natural environment and wildlife.”

Locals can register their own site with friends, family, colleagues or local clubs, or can join a site which already exists by visiting www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/ register.

Clean up sites can vary from local parks, waterways, beaches, sporting fields, bushland and roadways.

Clean Up Australia will send each organiser a cleanup kit, which includes 10 rubbish bags and 10 recycling bags, plus some gloves and tongs, when they register.

The clean up kits can take a few weeks to arrive, so get in quick if you plan on registering a new site.

For more information, contact council’s sustainable environment team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

Rotary backs South Sudan school KORUMBURRA Rotarians heard of how a South Gippsland charity is helping South Sudan.

Last Tuesday, February 16, George Hendry and Haluel Herjok were the guest speakers at the Rotary Club of Korumburra.

Haluel is from South Sudan, and together with George, of Nyora, and the Bryn Hendry Foundation, they are organising the building of Mading Bor Girls Grammar School in Haluel’s village of Bor in South Sudan.

Haluel’s story of her escape from the civil war in Sudan when she was nine years of age was amazing.

Along with many other children, she ended up in a refugee camp in northern Kenya, where she went to school for four years, and learnt to read and write.

As a result, she was able to get a job with the United Nations in the refugee camp, assisting with applications for people to be resettled in other countries.

She was eventually able to come to Aus-

tralia in 2005, with her husband. She now has four children, however, two are back in Kenya attending school there.

Haluel set up a support group for South Sudanese women in Melbourne, and also studied and received a Community Service Diploma.

She is passionate about the need for girls to be educated in South Sudan, where 90 per cent of girls do not attend school.

The Rotary Club of Korumburra is going to partner with George and Haluel to access tables, chairs, stationery and uniforms from Donations In Kind, at its Rotary storage facility in West Footscray.

It will then be packed into a shipping container and sent off to Bor in South Sudan to equip the school and students.

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Driving Ella’s ear appeal ELLA Morgan, 10, is like many happy go lucky children, but behind the good looks and huge smile is a brave little girl putting on a big front.

Granddaughter of Jim and Joy Morgan of Leongatha and daughter of son Nick and Bel and sister to Lucy, 5, and Evie, 3, of Albury, Ella was born on June 27, 2005 with a congenital ear condition called Microtia Atresia.

The condition affects the formation of the outer ear and the development of the ear canal.

As a result, she has severe conductive hearing loss in her right ear, mild hearing loss in her left, and cosmetically an underdeveloped right ear.

For Ella and her parents,

life has not been a bed of roses but for this little girl, after many sleepless nights and research, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Ella is a candidate for not only outer ear reconstruction surgery, but also ear canal (atresia) repair that will open Ella’s ear.

It was during the annual Microtia and Atresia conference in Brisbane that Nick and Bel were fortunate enough to meet American surgeons Dr Joseph Roberson (otologist) and Dr John Reinish (plastic surgeon).

Together they perform the world’s only Combined Atresia and Microtia (CAM) surgery.

This surgery is extremely complex. Dr Roberson performs the Atresia repair.

He will create a new ear canal and ear drum to achieve near normal hearing.

Dr Reinish performs the

Microtia repair, which uses a synthetic ear framework called Medpor and a complex skin grafting procedure to build a new ear.

The only barrier is the surgery is not available in Australia and only carried out in the USA at a cost of some $110,000 that includes the surgery, combined with post-operative care and the recovery period of four to six weeks.

While mum and dad both work, such a sum is almost impossible to consider, but with family and friends’ support the dream is becoming a reality.

Bel has started a boutique online, handmade jewellery business, so when she isn’t working her day job she burns the midnight oil and creates stunning jewellery to help raise much needed funds. See Poppy Clay Jewellery - For Ella’s

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Ella’s poppy and nanny Joy and Jim are doing all they can to help raise funds and are thrilled Darryl McGannon of Edney’s Leongatha has jumped on board with a great deal on a popular Nissan Micra ST Auto Hatch being raffled now in Leongatha.

Darryl said he was only too happy to help out such a worthy cause and encourages everyone to jump on board and give Ella a go!

If you would like to help this little girl with a big struggle, then tickets are available at The Great Southern Star office, Edney’s of Leongatha, Panther’s Mensland, and Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha and Inverloch.

You even have a great chance of winning a top car as there are only 1000 tickets being sold and already

Family support: mum Bel, Lucy, Ella and dad Nick with Evie are appreciative of the love and support of family, friends and their local communities in the fundraising for Ella’s surgery. many of those have been snapped up. All tickets purchased are tax deductible.

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Funding wanted for mental health facility

By Tayla Kershaw WOOLAMAI’S Shirani Perera is a step closer to achieving a rehabilitation centre in Bass Coast.

Win a car: Joy and Jim Morgan of Leongatha are grateful to Darryl McGannon of Edney’s Leongatha for helping out with a great deal on a brand new Nissan Micra ST Auto Hatch that is being raffled to help fundraise for granddaughter Ella Morgan’s major ear surgery in the USA.

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Her petition for a mental health and youth at risk facility was considered at Bass Coast Shire Council’s ordinary meeting last Wednesday.

Deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew supports mental health awareness and backed Ms Perera’s petition.

“This is a massive undertaking by a member of the public. Mental issues are ever present and funding is always a challenge,” he said.

“It’s great to see Bass MLA Brian Paynter, representatives of Bass Coast Health (BCH) and members of the community supporting this cause. I certainly believe council should give its support. We can’t give up on mental health awareness. We cannot put a price on human life.”

Councillors voted to refer Ms Perera to the community grants program, which opened for applications in January, as well as forwarding information about other philanthropic trusts to support her funding aspirations.

“I enquired about the community grants program but they could only fund equipment for us. Unfortunately we are still looking to fund for a building. Community grants are designed to benefit the community immediately,” she said.

However, she is still well on her way to getting her project off the ground with the support of several community organisations.

The Wonthaggi Rotary Club has offered to source funding and Wonthaggi’s Anglican Church has offered two rooms so the pro-

gram can start as soon as possible.

“The support has been overwhelming, so it is looking and sounding prosperous,” Ms Perera said.

Ms Perera said she had investigated Wangaratta’s Typo Station, which is a picturesque rural property designed to help youth at risk. She was impressed with her findings and hopes to have a similar program in Bass Coast.

“I will be contacting a counsellor from Melbourne to see what days she is available and a local artist willing to run art classes,” she said.

Ms Perera’s initial idea was to create a state of the art health facility called Sunasuma Maga, where people could rehabilitate from mental health and lifestyle problems without the added stress of travel.

Ideally, she wanted the facility to be in a serene, countryside location.

“We are looking out for farmers who are willing to rent out a farmhouse with some acreage,” she said.

“If we are able to find someone willing to help us, we would be on the board.”

Ms Perera looked into a building near the Bass Coast Community Health Service in Warley Avenue, Cowes, but it was well out of the committee’s budget and didn’t have enough land space.

“Ideally I would like a country property where people have room to walk around and tend to gardens,” she said.

“I would also like it to be away from the public eye so people feel comfortable enough to go there.”

While Ms Perera establishes her program with the Anglican Church, funding is still desperately needed.

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Council saves BASS Coast Shire Council achieved over $300,000 in efficiencies for the second quarter of 2015-16.

The savings were presented in a quarterly report at the February ordinary meeting last Wednesday.

The efficiencies follow savings of $345,000 made in the first quarter of 201516, with council’s number of equivalent fulltime staff also reduced by five in the first half of the financial year.

Council CEO Paul Buckley said the efficiencies were part of council’s commitment to continuous improvement and reviewing processes to ensure services were efficient.

“Management and officers continue to look for opportunities to review the way we provide services to ensure they remain relevant and are as efficient as possible,” Mr Buckley said.

“Any savings identified within the 201516 financial year will allow greater investment in capital works or a reduction in any need for rate increases in future years.”

Service reviews undertaken in local laws, emergency management and fire prevention, as well as environmental health, resulted in efficiencies of $240,000 and $60,000 respectively.

Following a more educative approach to pet registrations, council also collected increased revenue of $15,000.

Service reviews across the organisation are continuing, with reviews in cemetery management, building approvals, valuations, local laws, emergency management and fire prevention, visitor services and environmental health services already implemented.

Reviews in caravan parks, recreation services and waste management are currently in the draft report stage, while upcoming reviews include fleet management and funding to other organisations.

These savings, totalling $640,000, are on top of direct savings of $2.78 million compared to the 2014-15 budget.

Operational savings came in the form of reduced employee costs, as well as ongoing efficiencies made through service reviews.

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RETIREMENT and lifestyle planning RSL calls for volunteers LEONGATHA RSL is holding two forums on Monday, February 29 at 2pm and 7pm.

Staff from Anzac House in Melbourne will detail and inspire those attending the sessions with the importance of volunteering to the RSL. The role of volunteers in an organisation like the Returned Services League is critical and covers a wide range of tasks extending from the simple but important tasks of selling Remembrance Day poppies and Anzac tokens, to visiting veterans in hospital.

The RSL has recently purchased a building in Leongatha which is being refurbished to house the South Gippsland Veterans Resource Hub. The hub, which is an annexe of the Leongatha RSL, will be open Thurdays and Fridays as a place where veterans may go for assistance.

Veterans might be making enquiries about welfare or their pensions or about equipment such as walking aids which the RSL can help them with.

Many veterans are more comfortable speaking over the phone on some issues rather than face to face, so volunteers are also needed to assist in that area.

The forums will be held at the RSL in Michael Place, Leongatha.

Vital organisation: Frank Rooney, ex-president of the Leongatha RSL, at the annexe at 2 Bellingham Street in Leongatha that houses the South Gippsland Veterans Resource Hub. The RSL is seeking volunteers to assist with the services provided at the hub and forums next Monday will highlight the importance of volunteers to the organisation.

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RETIREMENT and lifestyle planning

Enjoying the good life AS Rosa Sinopoli, the village and sales manager at Mountain View Leongatha said, “It is hard work being retired.”

There is so much residents can choose to do each week that some have little time left to plan their next holiday, or as one couple has just done, upgrade their caravan.

“My friends tell me I work at Rancho Relaxo,” said Ms Sinopoli, “but there is so much going

on here.”

Weekly water aerobics has begun and is popular with both men and women who get a good work out in the pool.

The bowling green is a centre of attraction on Thursday which is a busy day with craft and cards in the village community centre.

With a number of residents members of the Leongatha Bowling Club, Mountain View has become a regular sponsor at the club.

The community centre is one

A happy face: Rosa Sinopoli, village and sales manager, loves her job at Mountain View and the residents clearly love her bubbly, happy personality. Rosa is proud of the thriving village community vegetable garden which has a summer abundance of fruit and vegetables.

of the standout features of Mountain View Leongatha and creates a place for residents to come together, a community hub.

Friday night sippers to which residents bring nibbles to share is another popular event.

Bowls and barbecue nights also bring the residents together.

The village is a place where residents can be as active as they choose but is also a place where privacy is respected.

At Mountain View residents can be active, quiet or a mixture of both.

What is clear is that everyone you encounter at Mountain View Leongatha is happy.

Paull and Gloria Lahn had never been to Leongatha until a visit convinced them to retire here.

From Bendigo, they were the fourth couple to take up residence at Mountain View and have never looked back.

When asked why they chose to retire to here, Mrs Lahn said, “We love everything about Leongatha.”

The views from the high position the village occupies across the town to the distant hills are glorious and behind the electric gates it feels safe and quiet.

“Residents can go away secure and relaxed in the knowledge their home is safe, their mail is being collected and there is nothing to worry about,” Ms Sinopoli said.

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RETIREMENT and lifestyle planning

Richard returns to Wonthaggi HANDLEY and Anderson Funeral Directors, a locally owned and operated business based in Wonthaggi, welcomed Richard Howard back to the business recently.

Richard had worked for the company for eight years before moving to Queensland 12 years ago.

After previously working in Leongatha, Richard has returned to Victoria to work for Handley and Anderson Funeral Directors,

which also operates on Phillip Island.

He brings with him a wealth of experience and compassion, and is familiar with the local area.

He joins caring and compassionate staff, who are dedicated to ensuring

loved ones are given a memorable tribute.

“We are pleased to welcome Richard back,” owner Sharon Anderson said.

The Handley name has been well established in South Gippsland and Handley and Anderson Funeral Directors have continued the dignified

and professional service.

Sharon and Scott Anderson took over the business almost three years ago.

The family operated business can offer prepaid and prearranged funeral services, which lifts the emotional and financial burden from family members.

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The experienced directors tailor services to suit individual requirements.

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RETIREMENT and lifestyle planning

Woorayl Lodge gives quality care WOORAYL Lodge Hostel in McCartin Street, Leongatha is known above all else for one thing: the level of care its elderly residents enjoy.

That’s what makes the lodge an ideal place for seniors to call home.

In the lodge foyer, a certificate of accreditation attests to this.

Certificates of accreditation are hard won after close scrutiny by the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency.

Lodge staff make the lodge a special place for those who live there.

The support this facility receives from the local community is another extraordinary feature.

Every last Friday of every month, the Lions Club holds a working bee at Woorayl Lodge.

The Ladies Auxillary is nothing short of amazing, and is driven by love and selflessness. The flowers delivered to the foyer each month bring so much interest and cheer to the residents, and the refurbishment of the courtyard looks great.

Its fundraising and hard work is gratefully received.

The RSL is tremendously supportive and Rotary too has refurbished one of the lounges.

Then there are the generous donations from around the community.

An exciting program of activities invigorate residents, as do regular outings like morning tea at the

Koonwarra Store or to Inverloch for fish and chips on the beach.

Armchair travel is ever popular and significant events on the international calendar such as Chinese New Year are celebrated.

Sometimes residents just like a drive around Leongatha to see all the changes the rest of us take for granted.

Professional entertainers visit, with the next one organised for St Patrick’s Day. Catering staff keep the food as interesting as possible and include international cuisine for residents to get a taste of different cultures.

The small thoughtful touches make all the difference and the next day one to be looked forward to.

Delicious: from left, Amanda Tuckett, Karon Satchwell and Shanyn Armstrong were preparing to serve afternoon tea at Woorayl Lodge, Leongatha on Thursday afternoon. While Karon Satchwell has worked at Woorayl Lodge for a few years, she is new to the catering staff and turns out an apricot ball second to none.

Right, A big credit: from left, Kim Hughes and Woorayl Lodge director of care Jo White proudly admire the certificate providing the lodge with accreditation until November 16, 2018. Kim Hughes is a newly endorsed, enrolled nurse.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - PAGE 23

Candidate drops by LABOR candidate Chris Buckingham took to the streets of

Leongatha last Tuesday, February 16 to hear the concerns of

local voters.

The candidate for McMillan travelled around the region throughout the

Road trip: from left, Chris Buckingham, Liz Buckingham and South Gippsland Labor branch cofounder Ben Corcoran on the campaign trail in Leongatha last Tuesday, February 16 where they stopped to hear the concerns of local voters.

day in his new red caravan, visiting Mirboo North, Leongatha and Korumburra to speak with residents.

“Business owners, workers on their lunch break, pensioners and parents have all stopped to speak with us. We have been listening to their concerns and what they believe are major concerns in South Gippsland,” Mr Buckingham said.

“Education and public transport have been concerns which have come up a lot. People want better access to communication.

“Labor’s policies would ensure all students from all schools would benefit from Gonski. It is one of our highest priorities and we believe it resonates with a lot of people’s concerns in the area.

“We will be running more of these drop in sessions in the future. It is all about us being live and local and being present with the people of McMillan.”

Mathew inspires

By Tayla Kershaw RESILIENT and brave are excellent words to describe 11 year old Mathew Stannard.

The Wonthaggi North Primary School student has had it tough, battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and Marfan Syndrome – a connective tissue disorder affecting his heart – since he was four years old.

Now in Grade 6 and in remission, Mathew is ready to participate in the World’s Greatest Shave to give back to the Leukaemia Foundation.

Mathew has wanted to do the World’s Greatest Shave since he was in Grade Prep and his Grade 6 buddy at Romsey Primary School shaved his head on Mathew’s behalf in 2010.

“Mathew was going through chemo at the time and it was something he’ll never forget,” his mother Kerry said.

Inspired by his buddy’s bravery, Mathew is thrilled to have his chance to raise

Brave boy: after battling cancer since he was four years old, Mathew is ready to give back to the Leukaemia Foundation in this year’s World’s Greatest Shave. His shave will be held at the Wonthaggi North Primary School gym on March 11. money for the foundation that has helped his family through their hardship.

The campaign hits close to home for the Stannard family, who understand the importance of keeping regional families together while undergoing blood cancer treatment in the city.

The Leukaemia Foundation went above and beyond to help the family cope, including supporting costs such as food, parking and petrol.

Mathew’s shave will be held in Wonthaggi North Primary School’s gym at 3pm on March 11. Mathew and his father Steve will shave their heads by local hairdresser Natalie Rose.

Kerry and his little brother Shaun will colour their hair.

A funky hair day with a gold coin donation will also give his classmates a chance to pitch in on the day.

Mathew aimed to raise $2000, but with a couple of

weeks to go he has already raised a whopping $1500.

He has gained support from the local community with tins placed at Wonthaggi North Primary School and Amcal Chemist.

Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale will also be there to support the event.

“I’m pretty excited. I’m doing this because I want to raise money to go towards finding a cure for cancer and other diseases. I know what it feels like to go through it and I would be very happy if no one else had to,” Mathew said.

Kerry said Mathew was inspirational as he endured his illness, and has always been the type of child who wanted to support others.

“I’m so proud of him.

It’s nice for him to be able to give back. It’s something he’s always talked about and he’s always been 100 per cent willing to go through with it,” he said.

If you want to help Mathew reach his goal, head to http:// my.leukaemiafoundation. org.au/mathewstannard to make a donation.

Dean joins college team DEAN Duursma has been officially announced as the new assistant principal at South Gippsland Secondary College, Foster.

Officially a team: South Gippsland Secondary College principal Matthew McPhee (left) congratulates newly appointed assistant principal Dean Duursma.

He has had a successful career at the school and has filled this role in the absence of Darren Cripps since term four, 2014. His teaching career has seen him teach across Victoria, including Yarram Secondary College before settling at South Gippsland Secondary College.

Mr Duursma’s young family has been based in Foster for many years.

Principal Matthew McPhee is eager to continue working with Mr Duursma and expects to form a fruitful partnership for the school.

“Dean’s been an integral part of our organisation for a number of years. He is dedicated and passionate about the role and about our ever growing school community,” Mr McPhee said.

In other school news, 10 VCAL students and staff travelled to the desalination plant at Wonthaggi recently to learn about occupational health and safety issues.

They learned about the importance of employees’ safety and wellbeing, and toured the plant, that has achieved a record of 977 days without a medical treated injury.

Arts united: the members of the South Gippsland Arts Alliance, clockwise, from left, Peter Western (Leongatha Lyric Theatre), Anda Banikos (Prom Coast Arts), Michael Lester (Prom Coast Arts), Peter Clyne (FAMDA), Tony Parisi (Korumburra Arts Group), Bernadette Grainger (Leongatha Lyric Theatre) and Graeme Dale (Mirboo North Arts Council). Absent: Ross Garner (Leongatha Rotary Club) and Judy Barnard (FAMDA).

New arts body for South Gippsland THE inaugural meeting of the South Gippsland Arts Alliance was held in Leongatha on Tuesday, February 16.

The arts alliance has been formed as a peak arts body to closely examine the South Gippsland Shire Council’s Art and

Culture Policy, and to suggest ways it can be best implemented to reflect the increasing importance of the arts, culture and creative industries in South Gippsland.

For more information about the South Gippsland Arts Alliance, contact Michael Lester, 0421 209 878 or Graeme Dale, 5668 2189.

Eye-catching: Cape Paterson photographer Claire Stribbles took this impressive photograph of a glowing sea and sky at Eagles Nest, Inverloch.

Photographer records nature’s magic NATURE turned on quite a show at Inverloch recently and photographer Claire Stribbles was there to capture the moment.

The water off the iconic Eagles Nest glowed blue with bioluminescence.

“The pretty blue glow is caused by marine microbes called phytoplankton and it’s not something I expected I would ever see so close to home,” Ms Stribbles, of Cape Paterson, said.

She was given another surprise as the sky also gave a performance, with a stunning Aurora Australis occurring too, making

for this beautiful photo.

The aurora was caused by a solar flare and the aurora that appears white to the naked eye was made more colourful by the camera, as the long exposure intensified the colour.

“The further you are away from the poles, the aurora is more of a white glow to the human eye,” Ms Stribbles said.

She captured the aurora by using a tripod and a long exposure of 25 seconds, with a wide aperture of F4.

“All you need is a basic camera capable of doing long exposures,” Ms Stribbles said.

Close calls spark action TWO near misses at school crossings have caused Bass Coast Shire Council to act.

Crossings supervisors in Newhaven and Cowes were put in danger when motorists either failed to stop at the crossing or accelerated too early while the supervisors were on the road.

Council’s community safety rangers now undertake regular patrols and issue penalties.

Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale urged all motorists to be more aware.

“Please take care when driving around school zones, slow right down and keep scanning the road and crossings as you approach them,” she said.

If a driver stops at a children’s crossing for a hand held stop sign, the driver must not proceed until the supervisor has indicated the driver may go, or there are no pedestrians on or entering the crossing.

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Rotary riders do good LEONGATHA Rotarians took off on a 600km bike ride on Sunday, February 14 to raise funds for community projects.

Charitable cycle: from left, Leongatha Rotary Club members Philip Botté, Marc Dinger, Jol Dutton, Stuart Evans and Kerry Pritchard have commenced the 600km ride to conference, raising funds for Rotary Centenary House.

Rotarians Stuart Evans, Philip Botté, Jol Dutton, Kerry Pritchard and German Rotary exchange student Marc Dinger rode 600km in six days from South Gippsland to Wangaratta where the 2016 Rotary Conference will take place this Friday.

The event has raised more than $750,000 since it started 14 years ago, with plans to raise around $60,000 in 2016.

“Leongatha Rotary Riders raise funds specifically for Centenary

House, as this is a crucial project close to home. Raised funds generally go to Rotary district projects every year,” Mr Botté said.

“The main projects over the last five years have been Life Education, Rotary Centenary House and Disaster Aid Australia. Centenary House is a Rotary community funded hostel to accommodate sick children and adults attending the Latrobe Regional Hospital for long term outpatient treatment.”

This year marks Mr Botté’s fourth ride to conference, having previously taken part in rides in and around Geelong and Bendigo.

While the seasoned Rotarians have been preparing for the conference, Rotary exchange student Marc

Dinger has had to train hard to prepare for the challenge.

“The main focus is on getting Marc Dinger fit. He has been training hard in the hills at the back of Leongatha for the past month,” Mr Botté said.

“The aim is for each rider to raise at least $1000. Team Leongatha is about a quarter of the way there, and any sponsorship would be very welcome. This year with community sponsorship and support the overall goal is to raise in excess of $60,000 for the three charity projects.”

Team Leongatha has donation points set up at Oakley’s Lawyers on McCartin Street and Nextra Newsagency on Bair Street, Leongatha.

Korumburra fourth in race SOUTH Gippsland Shire Councillor Lorraine Brunt told the Korumburra Business Association meeting on Wednesday, February 10 its town centre makeover was fourth in line behind Foster, Leongatha and Loch.

Cr Brunt told the meeting council would allocate $180,000 in the 2017-18 budget to cover the detailed design and business plan for the overall costing and grant applications for the Korumburra Town Centre Streetscape Master Plan.

The 2020-21 council

budget would then fund the currently estimated $3 million cost of the project, with grants expected to contribute $1.5 million of the cost.

Terry Franklin, ex-president of the now disbanded South Gippsland Tourist Rail, addressed concerns about the future of the heritage listed railway station, although he was unable to provide any answers ahead of a meeting with VicTrack and the Public Transport Users Association on February 23.

The future of the building has wide ranging implications for the community, having become a popular functions venue as

well as being the location of the Milpara Men’s Shed.

South Gippsland Tourist Rail was close to completing the commercial grade kitchen attached to the station refreshment rooms when the decision was taken in January to shut down the tourist rail.

The main part of the meeting was taken up introducing the new KBA committee: president, Steve Bone, manager of the Commonwealth Bank; vice president, Heidi Marshall, owner of the Korumburra Tourist Park; treasurer, Noelene Cosson, wholesale dairy supplier; and secretary, Shirley Arestia, MJA

Accounting. Shirley’s connection with the business community is her husband Rick’s barbershop, Rick’s Hairdressers.

They are joined by membership secretary, Jenny Rowe, proprietor of Jenny’s Picture this Framed; and committee member Brian Hess, Korumburra Florist.

The meeting agenda was taken up by many points of discussion focussed on creating a positive image for the town, making greater use of social media to get active among the business community ahead of chasing political issues, and

greater incorporation of Coal Creek in Commercial Street events to provide the park with more exposure.

A new business, Dogtopia, providing quality specialist products for dogs, is opening in March.

David Rasmus, who set up Black Diamond Sustainability in Korumburra after relocating from Nyora, talked about his expertise as a consultant called in by homeowners and businesses to audit their work and living environments.

Respiratory ailments and chronic fatigue are among the conditions often traced

back to issues with mould, indoor air quality, lighting levels, waste and electrical currents.

The KBA Easter egg hunt will be based on the Spotto model, with searchers visiting businesses up and down Commercial Street and around the industrial estate to collect eggs and vie for the major prize.

The KBA is currently looking into what is involved to certify Korumburra as an RV friendly town, through the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia.

The RV Friendly Town scheme is a help-

ful way for caravanners to identify small towns to plan their stopovers.

To qualify as an RV Friendly Town, displaying a sign beside major entry points into the town, a locality must offer a selection of services, including: a 24 hour medical service or pharmacy, a mechanic or service centre that can offer basic vehicle repairs, access to a visitor information centre and a town map, access to potable water and a dump point, and long term parking available close to the town centre at a reasonable rate.

Mayor’s message Cr Bob Newton GIVEN last week’s letter to the editor from Cr Hill, Change council budget process, I feel compelled to use this forum to ensure our community has access to the facts.

I fundamentally believe letters to the editor are not the place to question internal processes, as my approach has always been to respectfully discuss and debate issues and concerns in the democratic environment provided for us within council.

When we put our hands up to be councillors we made a simple commitment to work with eight other people for four years to make the best decisions on behalf of all the people of South Gippsland.

This commitment is best fulfilled by collegiate discussion and debate, not by public grandstanding.

When a council is first elected it prepares a Council Plan, a strategic document that outlines that council’s intentions over its four year term. Alongside this, council also develops a budget that aligns with the priorities in the Council Plan.

Together, these two documents become the blueprint for the council’s term. The process to develop these documents initially takes an enormous amount of time and effort, but it’s time well spent as each subsequent Annual Plan and Budget is made simpler by the fact that they flow from these foundation documents.

As in previous years, Councillors have had opportunity to review and make recommendations in regard to proposed service levels and the capital works program. These are updated by officers into draft budgets.

The first draft budget 2016-17 was considered by council in December 2015 with councillors being provided with updated second draft budget documents and budget worksheets on February 3.

Councillors have since reviewed the second draft budget and provided further direction to officers.

This will enable council officers to prepare a proposed 2016-17 budget for council to consider at its meeting on March 23.

If adopted the community will then have the opportunity to review and provide submissions and make comment on the pro-

posed budget.

Council will give due consideration to all submissions received prior to debating the budget at its June meeting.

Over the six months from September last year, councillors have had the opportunity to discuss and review the Council Budget and Annual Plan at seven organised sessions.

Given their breadth of expertise and experience, I am confident council officers have faithfully incorporated input and feedback from councillors in the best interests of our constituents.

Council will actually be seeking your feedback on a separate issue over the next few weeks. Random telephone interviews conducted by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) will be taking place to inform council’s 2016 Community Satisfaction Survey.

More than 400 ratepayers aged 18 years and over will be asked to provide feedback on issues such as council’s overall performance, community consultation and engagement, advocacy, sealed local roads, customer service and overall council direction.

One thing that has always impressed me in my time in local government is the challenges and successes constantly going on behind the scenes.

Of all the levels of government, local government is the sphere that most closely affects the daily lives of communities.

The work of South Gippsland Shire Council is varied, but it touches almost all areas of our day-to-day life so it’s important we hear from you in terms of what we are doing right, as well as what can be improved.

Finally I would like to congratulate everyone involved with the 27th annual South Gippsland Golf Classic, the southernmost mainland golfing event in the country.

More than 400 players from Australia and overseas are here to experience our country hospitality over nine days, with golf being played at Foster, Korumburra, Leongatha, Meeniyan, Mirboo North, Phillip Island, Welshpool, Woorayl and Yarram. This event is a wonderful showcase for our region.

Underground discoveries: the eastern area centenary marks the anniversary of Wonthaggi State Coal Mine’s underground mine tours.

Coal mine celebrates 100 years HELP the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine celebrate its eastern area centenary on March 13.

The eastern area of the mine is where underground tours take place and was not completed until 1916.

The volunteers would like to celebrate the milestone with the Coal Miner’s Country Fair – a family friendly event to share laughter and recollections of the years gone by.

A market, children’s activities, bus tours of historical sites, hot food, an animal farm, a jumping castle and live entertainment from the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and the Kernot Country Band will set the scene for the exciting day.

“We hope to have visitors from around the state to come and help us celebrate and visit the site that we are so proud of; a site where mateship and community spirit is paramount,” event organiser and Friends of the State Coal Mine volunteer, Sheila Ormerod said.

The Friends of the State Coal Mine is a group of volunteers who assist with the running and maintenance of the State Coal Mine tourist attraction.

At around 200 members, it is one

of the largest volunteer groups in Victoria.

Around 60 are active members and the remainder of the group can be called upon during peak season and special events.

The group is passionate about preserving and showcasing this part of Victoria’s heritage for today’s and future generations.

The State Coal Mine is owned by the State Government and managed by Parks Victoria with a staff of four.

Its volunteers provide tour guides both above and underground, maintain the gardens, do building and equipment maintenance, take tour bookings and shop sales and also fundraise to assist with the upkeep of the site.

The mine opened in 1910 to provide Victoria with black coal during the New South Wales coal strike.

In 1968 the mine was closed as it was more beneficial financially to mine brown surface coal from Latrobe Valley.

The site was the left in disrepair until the filming of Strikebound – a movie about better rights for workers and the birth of trade unionism.

The underground workings have been flooded over the years and had to be pumped out before filming could

begin.

Once the film had been completed, several previous mine employees opened the site as a tourist attraction in conjunction with Parks Victoria.

In the late 1990s it was considered too dangerous to take tourists underground and Work Safe closed the site indefinitely.

After intense lobbying by Wonthaggi locals in 2010, the mine was reopened as a tourist attraction with funding to upgrade the site received from State and Federal Governments.

Wonthaggi now has an attraction that is the only authentic black coal mine in Australia, if not the southern hemisphere.

It is part of Victoria’s heritage, not just Wonthaggi’s, and is preserved to show the harsh living and working conditions the miners had to endure.

“Our visitors are amazed after going underground and listening to the tour guides, some of whom actually worked in the mine,” Ms Ormerod said.

“We have visitors from intrastate, interstate and international, all of whom are delighted with the underground experience. It is also an excellent educational tool for schools from a social, historical and geological aspect.”

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Spotlight on showground drainage issues A MEETING with officials from VicRoads, VicTrack, South Gippsland Shire Council and the Korumburra Agricultural Society has mapped out a way forward to address drainage issues affecting the Korumburra Showgrounds.

The meeting was organised by Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien who is working with the show society to address this longstanding issue.

“The show society has been complaining for a long time about drainage issues affecting the showgrounds, particularly in winter and spring, and has been unable to work out who is responsible or how it can be addressed,” he said.

“With water running down the hill from the railway line and the South Gippsland Highway, I though it important to get all the stakeholders involved to see

if the issue could be progressed.

“The source of the water that’s causing problems on the showground is still unclear, but both VicRoads and VicTrack have promised to do some drain cleaning work to eliminate their assets as the source of the problem, while the South Gippsland Shire is also happy to assist with some technical advice.”

Mr O’Brien said the wet ground added extra cost for the show society and some of its tenants such as the Strzelecki Lions Club and the annual South Gippsland Dairy Expo.

“The wet ground means exhibitors have to put down temporary floors and that reduces money being returned to the community by these charity organisations,” he said.

“We don’t have a solution but we are on the right path and I’m pleased to have been able to at least get the main parties together to plan a way forward.”

Long time waiting: Inverloch Historical Society patron Eulalie Brewster inspects the old Inverloch lockup that could be used by the society to store artefacts.

Hunt for home for history continues

By Brad Lester INVERLOCH has such a fascinating past that everyone should be able to learn about it in a public place.

Backing show: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien (second from left) met with Doug Appleton, president of Korumburra Show Society; Graham Walker, member of Korumburra Show Society; and Cliff Wallace of Strzelecki Lions Club to discuss drainage issues at the showgrounds.

Councillor rejects restructure

By Tayla Kershaw NINE Bass Coast councillors is two too many for Cr Phil Wright.

Bass Coast Shire Council underwent a Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) representation review last year. After public consultation, VEC handed down the recommendation council should become a three ward shire with nine councillors following the October election.

Cr Wright moved to challenge this recommendation at council’s first 2016 ordinary meeting on Wednesday night.

“Around $1 million will be spent on councillors over the next eight years. I personally consider $1 million to be a lot of money,” he said.

“We have an obligation to spend every cent of our budget wisely and I don’t see any benefit from having nine councillors instead of seven. Our current councillors do not consider themselves burdened within their wards.”

Cr Wright said he could see no logic in the restructure, and claimed councillors would be able to handle the population growth without making a $1 million investment.

However, fellow councillors voiced concerns over rejecting the umpire’s decision, though acknowledged the community’s recent theme of spending efficiency.

“I find it interesting Cr Wright has woken up today wanting to save $1 million after wanting to have rates in the double

digits over the last three years,” deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew said.

“It’s a great thing and I hope Cr Wright continues to look for these efficiencies.”

Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said it was important to remember the majority of public submissions requested a nine councillor shire.

“I think seven councillors work well but there was a clear process and this was the recommendation,” she said.

According to Cr Wright, the VEC report stated seven councillors matched Bass Coast’s past, not its future. However, he failed to see how VEC could predict Bass Coast’s future.

Councillors moved to advise the Minister of Local Government Natalie Hutchins that it rejected the need for nine councillors in Bass Coast, however Cr Wright’s subsequent motion to discuss implementing a seven councillor structure with the minister and a VEC representative was lost.

“It’s not our role. This is up to VEC and we should not be spending time, money and resources on this,” Cr Andrew Phillips said.

Cr Wright said his subsequent motion was not about spending money, but about acting quickly before this year’s election.

“We need the mayor to take control and prod action. We should not fear the State Government because we are the people of Victoria. Something needs to happen.” he said.

That is the view of the members of the Inverloch Historical Society who have long been seeking a building to house and display their extensive collection of some 4600 items.

Most are now stored in the homes of historical society members and unable to be regularly shown to the public.

Society members are also seeking a location with enough space for a work room, said society patron Eulalie Brewster.

“People are quite intrigued about what this little town once was,” she said.

The society bought the former Inverloch lock-up three years ago to store some of the collection but has still been unable to find a public home for the old building.

The society now houses maritime items in the rocket shed store behind The Ripple ship replica in The Esplanade. The rocket shed was open to the public during the wooden dinghy regatta over the Australia Day weekend and 221 people passed through.

The society was interested in using the rangers hut now used by the South Gippsland Yacht Club on The Esplanade, near The Ripple, to create a historical precinct.

“We could make it a beautiful maritime precinct with the rocket shed, The Ripple and the historical society. Having a working area is

our greatest need at the moment,” Mrs Brewster said.

Society member Ian McBurnie siad, “It is a visible spot for a historical display area. The Foster society is very visible right in the middle of the main street.”

Yacht club commodore Allan Driver said he was unaware of any approach by the society to the yacht club regarding the rangers hut.

“The yacht club has had access to the old rangers hut for more than 25 years and some members believe at least 35 years,” he said.

“Over that time we have regularly maintained it as male toilets/changerooms and female toilets/change rooms.

“In the last five or six years, we have spent around $20,000 for labour and materials to upgrade the male toilets in 2007 and female toilets in 2009. We have also installed a toilet for people with a disability as part of the building the new club house and sheds.

“All this work has been done with the assistance of a $7000 grant for minor capital works from the Bass Coast Shire Council.”

Mr Driver said the club would be happy to be involved in any discussions to reach a solution that does not compromise the yacht club and its members.

Bass Coast Shire Council agreed the society needed a permanent home, said council’s manager of community strengthening Antoinette Mitchell.

“We have, and are still, working through all possible options, but need to be considered of other user groups, including the South Gippsland Yacht

Club who have occupied the rangers hut for many years, when planning for them to possibly locate at the hut,” she said.

“We are still in the process of formalising the land management of the area the hut sits, as it is currently classed as road reserve. Once this is completed, we can consider the long term management of the site and whether a shared arrangement is possible.”

The society found the lock-up at the Anderson Buck Stop secondhand store. It had previously been parked in a yard at Archies Creek for many years.

The lock-up was originally placed at the old Inverloch police station in A’Beckett Street and relocated to the new station in Bayview Avenue built in 1964.

Someone named R Hickey inscribed their name inside the lock-up in the year 1937 and was believed to have spent time in the building, mainly used to secure drunkards overnight until they sobered.

“The lock-up is believed to be the oldest public building in Inverloch,” Mr Burchett said.

“We bought it in a hurry because a hotel wanted to buy it. We bought it naively assuming the council was going to give us permission to put it near the rocket shed. All we wanted was 10 square feet.”

The lock-up has been in the Burchetts’ yard for the past three years.

“A bloke turned up the other day with the old butcher’s scales that were used in the old butcher’s shop in Inverloch in 1945,” Mr Burchett said.

The society now meets at the RSL Hall in Inverloch.

Children to play on turbine blades

By Tayla Kershaw WITH Wonthaggi transitioning from coal to carbon free, Bass Coast Shire Council has discovered a creative way to celebrate – building a children’s playground.

Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale and Cr Neil Rankine toured the Wonthaggi wind farm in 2014, and two 42 metre decommissioned wind turbine blades were given to the council at no charge.

Cr Crugnale suggested these

blades should be used to create a public art display or a children’s playground to promote the town’s support of renewable energy.

“The wind turbine playground would be the first of its kind in Australia. Creative playgrounds are generally a major drawcard for both locals and visitors, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds and therefore having a social, educational and economic benefit shire wide,” she said.

“The creative project is a unique opportunity to present wind turbines in a different format and promote the shire’s clean and green image by us-

ing materials that would otherwise go to landfill.”

Cr Crugnale referred to a similar style playground in the Netherlands, which also transformed discarded wind turbine blades into a children’s attraction.

Councillors moved to commit $50,000 from its unallocated public art capital fund in the 2015-16 budget to design and establish the playground project.

“People will want to travel to a unique adventure playground that has moved away from ordinary flat pack attractions,” the mayor said.

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Shopping for a good cause MICHAEL’S Supa IGA in Leongatha and Korumburra is setting out to help customers and sick children this month.

Through the month of February, customers are invited to pledge their rewards points to help the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

“It is all for a worthy cause and it gives community members an opportunity to chip in a little bit and help out,” manager Chris O’Leary said.

Members can donate their customer rewards points to the foundation throughout the month of February which will go towards the annual Good Friday Appeal.

“We have a long standing relationship with Royal Children’s Hospital and we trust that as a community our stores will be able to deliver thousands of dollars to this important organisation,” Mr O’Leary said.

This Thursday, February 25 will also provide customers with more reason to

shop and share with special promotions on Market Day. “Market Day is our busiest day of the month. We really enjoy it and we get to give our customers a great bunch of deals,” Mr O’Leary said.

“All customers who scan their customer rewards tags for the Royal Children’s Hospital on Market Day will get the bonus of going into the draw to win a $30 meat pack this month.”

To pledge points for the Royal Children’s Hospital, Michael’s IGA is replacing customer rewards tags with a special card this month that will direct rewards to the foundation.

“We hope all our customers will offer to donate their shopping points on the day using the new specially coded cards,” Mr O’Leary said.

Head into Michael’s IGA Leongatha and Korumburra now to pick up a form and you could reap the rewards, along with children in need.

Local heroes: from left, Neesh Bishop and Chris O’Leary of Leongatha Supa IGA will be scanning customer rewards tags throughout February to help raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Captains lead Wonthaggi North NEW school leaders were announced at Wonthaggi North Primary School recently.

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Leaders: from left, Kirra Sleeman, Amelia Whitehead, Kayne Grieve and Luke Bramley were announced the captains and vice captains of Wonthaggi Primary School for 2016.

Sleeman and Luke Bramley named vice school captains.

House captains were also announced. These students will support, encourage and lead fellow students in their houses during events such as the athletics carnival and swimming sports.

Powlett Penguins: captains Abdullah Mohamed and Stewart Beaumont, and vice captains Chloe Handley and Sarah Matthews.

Baxter Seals: captains Levi Ditchfield and Leah Zappa, and vice

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Harmer’s Sea Eagles: captain Troy Alford and Amy Britt, and vice captain Jasmyn Kent and Tamikah Greenland.

Williamson’s Stingrays: captain Freya Scapin and Matilda Peters, and vice captains Tilly Smalley and Rosie Carter.

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Theatre opens Olivia’s eyes

By Tayla Kershaw OLIVIA Winchcombe’s love of theatre has flourished since participating in the Victorian Drama League Summer Performance Project.

The camp was held at Allambee in January, and provided Olivia a wonderful insight into the world of dramatic arts.

“It was amazing. It strengthened my acting ability and taught me a lot about the theatre community. I have made friends for life now,” she said.

Olivia was selected to attend the program by Leongatha Lyric Theatre.

Having the opportunity to participate in the program gave Olivia confidence as an actor.

She was also thrilled to be joined by other young actors from Leongatha: Evy Nye, Nikki Stockdale and Lachlan Moore.

Although the project ran for nine days, she had to learn lines for a show within four days. She performed in a show called One, Two, Three, Home and auditioned to play several roles.

It was performed at the Warragul Arts Centre at the end of the project.

Project leader Andrew Davis said Olivia could further her career by learning to work without microphones, practicing singing everyday and maintaining vocal exercises.

“He told me VCA (Victorian College of the Arts) put on classes every Sunday and it would be a good idea for me to audition,” Olivia said.

“I’m originally from Melbourne and I have done some acting classes. I got into dancing and singing afterwards.”

The importance of energy on the stage was reinforced throughout the camp – something Olivia is no stranger to after performing the lead role in Lyric Theatre’s 2013 major musical The Wizard of Oz. “Playing Dorothy is the biggest

thing I have ever done. I was also in the ensemble in Gypsy and I was part of Mary MacKillop College’s production of Fame,” she said.

“I’d like to do more productions with Lyric but I’m in Year 10 this year so I want to focus on my studies. However, I will be doing All Shook Up with Mary MacKillip College this year. We have the opportunity to work with Bron Kalos, who I love working with.”

However, Olivia is considering playing a role in Lyric’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream later this year.

Mary Poppins directors Peter McAlpine and Kerrie Giles asked Olivia to share her summer experience with the young cast members after rehearsals begin in late February.

“The advice I would give them is there is only one way to make it – there’s no easy way. I would tell them to practice as much as they can, apply themselves and, if all else fails, smile and laugh,” she said.

Lots of laughs: from left, Olivia Winchcombe and Tenee Schneider greatly enjoyed their time at the Victorian Drama League Summer Performance Project.

Cheese Please

National accolade Berrys Creek Cheese wins champion crown for Pangrazzi FISH CREEK’S Pangrazzi Cheese has won its first award: a

silver for its Hoddle Camembert at the 2016 Royal Agri-

Inaugural honour: Paul Pangrazzi of Fish Creek’s Pangrazzi Cheese turns Hoddle Brie. The company has won its first award.

cultural Society of NSW’s Cheese and Dairy Produce Show.

The company’s Carolyn and Paul Pangrazzi were overwhelmed “All we wanted was some feedback. We didn’t think we’d get a medal,” Mrs Pangrazzi said.

“It’s got to do with our organic milk and of course our secret recipe, not to mention every batch is hand crafted and made to suit each vat of milk.

“We were very surprised.”

The business is progressing well and has been well supported. Pangrazzi Cheese is now available in Fish Creek, Foster, Meeniyan, Leongatha, Kilcunda, Yanakie, Warragul and interstate, up to Sydney.

“We have five different cheeses: Hoddle Brie, Hoddle Camembert, Hoddle Washed Rind, Hoddle Fetta and Cherokee Red,” Mrs Pangrazzi said.

“We have used the name Hoddle as it is the area we live in. Cherokee came from a creek that starts at our farm and runs all the way to Fish Creek.”

BERRYS Creek Cheese continues to fill its trophy cabinet after receiving six awards at the 2016 Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’s Cheese and Dairy Produce Show.

The Fish Creek based company won the champion sheep, goat and buffalo product with its Riverine Blue cheese which was also included on the Australian Cheeseboard Perpetual Trophy.

The company won a bronze for its Roweford Blue.

In the cow milk section, Berrys Creek won a gold for its Oak Blue, silver for its Tarwin Blue, and bronze award for its Bellingham Blue in the cow milk section.

Cheesemaker Barry Charlton was delighted.

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Mr Charlton said the show was the seventh Berrys Creek Cheese had entered, resulting in 15 champion awards.

“We have a great team behind us and that makes a huge difference, allowing me to focus on what I have to do as a cheesemaker,” he said.

“We love what we are doing and when we get good feedback from these shows, the customers love it and it makes it all worthwhile.”

Choosing the right source of milk is essential to producing quality cheese.

“Our milk is hand picked and by doing that, we have got full control of everything,” Mr Charlton said.

“We use the same milk every day.”

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Berrys Creek uses milk from the Pangrazzi

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He and partner Cheryl Hulls will travel to Sydney in March to be part of the parade of champions at the Royal Easter Show, representing the dairy industry in honour of their longstanding success in the industry.

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Exciting times: enjoying starting their schooling at Tarwin Lower Primary School were new Preps, from left, David, Luca, Rafferty, Xavier and Ashlyn with their teacher Freya Carbone.

Absent: Prep Tyson.

ARCHIE Flynn Harland was born on February 16 at Leongatha Hospital.

Archie is the third child for Matt and Beck of Korumburra and brother for Zara, 10, and Ryan, 7.

Buddies welcome preps STARTING school can be a major change in child’s life and that’s a fact not lost on the teachers at Tarwin Lower Primary School.

To help preps make the transition to school, they are matched with buddies in Grade 6 and given a teddy bear to remind them they are not alone on their journey.

The initiative is part of the Alannah and Madeline

Foundation in a bid to make the children feel safer.

“This is the first time Tarwin Lower Primary School has signed up to it,” acting principal Jenni Cox said.

“There are few preps who do not have siblings here.

It’s about having someone to say ‘Hello’ to in the morning and if they do not have someone to play with, the preps can find their buddies. It just helps make connections.”

ROHAN James was born at Bass Coast Health on February 11 to Alycia and Adrian James of Cowes. He is a brother for Lily, 4.

New friends: Grade 6 students at Tarwin Lower Primary School Nelson and Grace with their respective Prep buddies Luca and Ashlyn.

Milpara Community House news DO you love getting out into the garden? We have an interesting workshop coming up: Uses for Fresh Herbs and Weeds.

JED Mitchell Perry was born on February 13 at Leongatha Hospital. Jed is the third child for Andrew and Kerry of Kongwak, and a brother for Georgia and Harper.

Learn about creating your own teas, footbaths, poultices and safe garden sprays. Also learn about how common weeds can be used medicinally and why weeds grow where they do.

It’s held on Monday morning, February 29.

Another new class this term is Tarot

for Beginners running over four Tuesdays from March 1. Delve into the mysteries of tarot card reading – understand the cards, decode their meanings and have fun. BYO cards. The tutor will be using The Rider Waite deck.

Each term we run Responsible Service of Alcohol and Food Safety classes. This will be on Tuesday, March 1.

We do need enrolments a week ahead to confirm minimum numbers.

We have the accredited course, Operate and Maintain Chainsaws, this term. This is a one day course and will be held at Coal Creek on March 1.

Life Skills for Women is a wonderful course being offered at Milpara in conjunction with Uniting Care. Enhance your skills to manage thoughts, feelings and actions in a positive manner. Increase your enjoyment of life and ring Sharon or Marianne on 5662 5150 to enrol.

Needle felting is a fun craft using barbed needles to interlock wool fibres.

At our workshop on Saturday, March 5 you can learn how to transformwool into a wonderful 3D animal.

For bookings and information call our friendly staff on 5655 2542.

Register your pets now SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s 2016 animal registration period is now open, giving dog and cat owners over a month of free registration if registering that animal for the first time.

OLIVER George Pryse is the first baby for Alex and Elise Pryse of Korumburra, and was born at Leongatha Hospital on February 15.

Animals currently registered are still registered until April 9 2016, with renewal notices expected to be sent shortly. As well as being a legal requirement, council’s local laws coordinator Bruce Gardiner said payment of a pet’s registration (and display of a registration tag) was a good way of reuniting lost pets with their

owners.

“Your registration fees also help provide important pet related services within South Gippsland Shire such as animal control and community education about responsible pet ownership,” he said.

Pet owners are encouraged to pay their renewals online via council’s website or by scanning the QR (Quick Response Code) on the renewal form using a smart phone or device.

“The benefit of paying online is that people with multiple animals will be able to pay them all in the one transaction,” Mr Gardiner said.

Information on the various categories of 2016-17 animal registration are

available on council’s website. There are currently 5319 dogs and 1311 cats registered in the shire.

Top breeds for dogs include Kelpie, Jack Russell, Border Collie and Labrador. The most popular cat breeds are Domestic Short Hair, Domestic Long Hair and Ragdolls.

Locals are naming their dogs Bella, Max, Charlie and Ruby, while popular cat names include Smokey, Missy, Puss and Tiger.

If you’re looking for your own ‘Bella’ or ‘Smokey’, don’t forget to contact the Korumburra Animal Shelter on 5658 1900 where there may be the perfect dog or cat seeking a loving home.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - PAGE 35

The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Book launch not to be missed THE South Gippsland Conservation Society is pleased to announce the launch of a new publication, A Field Guide to Coastal Saltmarsh Plants in Victoria by Mary Ellis and Lorraine Norden with line drawings by Celia Rosser.

Saltmarsh is a habitat under threat from global warming, sea level rise, development, industrial and agricultural activities and pest plant invasion.

In Victoria, coastal saltmarsh occupies a small total area and is largely unseen and unknown.

South Gippsland has several accessible locations with good examples of the vegetation.

This field guide provides descriptions of the most commonly found plants.

Some saltmarshes have fewer than 20 species; others include a different array.

The plants found in most sites are included in this field guide.

Mary Ellis moved to Fish Creek in 1984. She is a life member of the South

Gippsland Conservation Society, a member of Friends of Wonthaggi Heathland, Friends of the Prom and the Prom’n’aides.

Mary has written several books for the society and has enjoyed working on this field guide for the chance to learn new plants and explore an interesting habitat.

Lorraine Norden has been visiting South Gippsland with her family since the early 1970s and settled at Venus Bay permanently in 2012.

She is secretary of the Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula and a member of

South Gippsland Conservation Society, Friends of Wonthaggi Heathland and Coastal Reserve, Wonthaggi Seedbank and Nursery and the Prom’n’aides.

Lorraine has loved learning about and photographing the indigenous flora of the area and is keen to promote the values of coastal saltmarsh.

Celia Rosser is an internationally renowned botanical artist, especially for her work on the genus Banksia.

However, before Celia started on her epic work to illustrate all the Banksia species, she illustrated

Inverloch Jazz Festival backs men’s shed THE Inverloch Jazz Festival will be back for 2016 and will be held over the Labour Day weekend, March 11-14.

The Inverloch Jazz Festival will raise funds for The Inverloch Men’s Shed. For over three years a small dedicated group of 20 plus members have been working to make their dream come true.

With generous support from the jazz festival, the building program will be sped up to lock up stage by June next year. Over the years, the jazz festival has raised more than $230,000 for numerous community causes.

This year the festival will be celebrating the theme of “Birds of a Feather”; it is about people who have similar interests spending time together for a good community cause.

No matter what your age or background, the festival aims to promote the fantastic diversity and quality of jazz.

Friday’s main event will be held in the Community Centre with MOJO (a well loved band especially at Dizzy’s Jazz club in Melbourne) to perform. They are a testament to quality Big Band Jazz and add a fun atmosphere.

Guests are encouraged

Sounding superb: musicians will parade through the heart of Inverloch during the Inverloch Jazz Festival. to go up on stage and sing a number or two with the band.

Meanwhile at Warrawee Senior Citizens Club, award winning trumpeter Mike Fields features with other outstanding international performers.

The grand parade will take place on Saturday morning with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band leading the parade. This will be followed by local community groups all dressed up for the occasion, cars, floats and banners will all be part of the action.

The Rotary Club of Inverloch organises the parade, providing marshals and donating the monetary prizes awarded to the win-

ner in each category.

At the end of the parade a Pied Piper will lead budding musicians into the stadium to learn about the instruments played at the festival.

The talent at this year’s festival includes Beck Rewired (Jeff Beck funk), Shirazz (trad), Canadian award winning trumpeter Mike Field, Sarah Maclaine (one of Bert Newton’s favourite singers), Riviera, Pippa Wilson (a jazz evergreen), Mojo (big band fun), Honkytonks boogie band (boogie), The Salvation Army Big Band, and The Royal Navy’s Admiral’s own big band – 50

jazz bands in all varieties plus.

Highlights include John Reece formerly of Men at Work, bringing his own band Coda Trail – once again the stalwarts like Ron Anderson on Sax, Allan Smith on Drums, Nicole Thorne on that great sounding B3, Kim and Anita Harris, the trumpet of Graeme Steel, the frivolity of The Sassy Sisters, Miss Brigid and her mixed nuts and young bands from Newhaven College and Parkdale secondary showing that jazz and the festival will flourish for many years.

Other features of the festival are the annual art show, the Stamp and Coin Fair and the Rotary Market with local food and businesses showcasing their wares.

“This years’ theme, Birds of a Feather, invites everyone to done their feathers, join their flock and enjoy the great jazz at Inverloch,” festival president Bob Pritchard said.

The 2016 Inverloch Jazz Festival thanks its sponsors for their continued support.

Tickets are now available online at http://www. ticketebo.com.au/inverlochjazz or go to www.inverlochjazzfestival.com

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Performances by; South Gippsland Concert Band, South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, Wonthaggi Citizens Band, and the Boroondara Symphonic Band

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Sunday, February 28, 10.30 am at Bunurong Environment Centre

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SATURDAY, MARCH 5

Mirboo North country market THIS SATURDAY FEB 27

Market: 10am in Railway Park Music Festival: 11am onwards in Centenary Park Like our Facebook page More information at www.boolarrafolkfestival.com

8am to 2pm at Baromi Park, Mirboo North Showcasing local produce, jams, vegetables, clothing, bric a brac, cakes, knitted items and a variety of toys and plants, along with local painting and artworks.

Contact Bev Cook 5668 1688

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Telephone booking for this service - 03) 5662 3338 FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

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Informative work: authors Mary Ellis (left) and Lorraine Norden (right) and illustrator Celia Rosser have created the publication, A Field Guide to Coastal Saltmarsh Plants in Victoria that will be launched this Sunday.

Nestle under a shady European tree, bring a chair, a blanket and a picnic lunch and enjoy the show.

Lions Club BBQ and Drinks available at the Park.

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coastal saltmarsh plants for Peter Bridgewater for his classes at Monash University in the 1970s.

The book will be launched at the Bunurong Environment Centre, The Esplanade, Inverloch, this Sunday, February 28 at 10.30am.

Light refreshments from 10.30am and the official launch at 11am by Coastcare’s Bruce Atkin, followed by sales, signings and further refreshments.

The book is available at the Bunurong Environment Centre in Inverloch and the Celia Rosser Gallery in Fish Creek for $25.

South Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha Ph: 5662 9202 Email: sophie.dixon@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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THE family owned business Fish Creek Quarries has been servicing South Gippsland since 1990.

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The business is operated by father and son, Lindsay and Simon Williams from a quarry on the family farm on

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With material supplied from the quarry proving itself to be ideal for dairy farms, Fish Creek Quarries has grown and now employs additional staff at busy times of the year.

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Quality farm tracks worth the investment The erosion is usually due to poor design or lack of drain maintenance.

Once the track becomes a drain it will quickly scour, with the soil ending up as sediment in drains and waterways.

According to the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, a well designed track is above flood level, follows the contour of the land, has minimal cutting and filling, and has a slight grade to stop water ponding on the track and creating boggy areas.

A slight cross slope encourages drainage and the track should be separated from streams by vegetation buffers to trap any eroding soil.

In the long term a longer track over gentler terrain is more stable and requires less maintenance than one with high steep batters that are difficult to stabilise.

If you have to have steep batters, fence them off from livestock, include ledges in the batter to break the flow of runoff, and make the batter surface rough to help plants establish.

Steep track sections require careful design.

Generally 10 degree slope tracks should be the maximum as steeper grades will need special drainage works, and may need hard surfaces.

Design for what the soil can handle, not the vehicle. The limits of stable track design are much lower than four wheel drive ability.

The choice of track

surface depends on the type and volume of traffic that will use the track.

Grass cover is best for low use tracks, with gravelling where ruts develop.

Frequently used tracks may require metalling.

Steep sections of high traffic roads where gravel washes away may need a hardened surface such as bitumen or concrete.

Concrete tracks may be required for steep or problem areas.

Where tracks cross a watercourse or drainage line they are vulnerable to erosion from the speed and volume of the water from further up the slope.

Have robust structures to take the water across or under the track.

Culverts are suitable for streams that do not carry much debris as debris can quickly block the culvert and make it ineffective.

The culvert must be large enough to accommodate peak flows.

Bridges are required where the drainage line is a deep gully or likely to carry large debris.

Rain falling on a compacted track will quickly concentrate into erosive streams that scour soil out of the track and make it difficult to negotiate. To avoid this, provide regular cross drains to take the water off the track and disperse it safely on to surrounding land.

Cross drains can be earth banks across the road or recessed half pipes (concrete or steel) where the grade is too steep for vehicles to easily negotiate an earth bank.

Earth bank cross drains work best when constructed at a slight angle to the track with a grade of approximately 1:20.

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The faster flow of water will help to keep the pipe clean. If the grade is too flat, sediment will fill in the pipe so water flows over and down the track. The recessed pipes are likely to need more frequent maintenance than earth banks.

Generally it’s best for water to drain off the track to the outside slope. However, where the track is constructed on unconsolidated fill, or the outside bank is more than a metre high, draining to the outside slope may cause rapid erosion.

In these situations direct the water to the inside slope and into culverts that cross under the track.

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Direct the water onto dense vegetation such as grass to filter sediment and hold the soil in place.

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Regular maintenance can help avoid costly largescale repairs.

If you can, avoid driving on the track when the soil is wet. This will help stop wheel ruts forming and reducing the effectiveness of the cross drains.

Don’t drive in the same wheel tracks all the time and use lighter vehicles where possible. When working on a track always minimise disturbance to soil and vegetation.

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facial eczema often suffer permanent liver damage, never fully recover and may require culling.

To help farmers manage the risk of facial eczema in their herds, Dairy Australia and GippsDairy have again supported a pasture spore monitoring service across a series of sentinel farms in Gippsland.

Go to www.dairyaustralia.com.au/facialeczema for more details and to see the latest spore counts.

When the level of fungal spores on the sentinel farms reaches trigger levels, neighbouring farms who have signed up for alerts will be contacted via SMS, allowing them to immediately introduce prevention methods which could save their cattle from the potentially lethal problems associated with the condition. Farmers will also be alerted through the media and via their veterinarians and stockfeed suppliers.

While the spore counts measured so far have not yet reached these high risk levels, dairy farmers in East and West Gippsland as well as the Yarram district are being encouraged to remain vigilant about spore counts in pastures or nearby sentinel farms.

GippsDairy project and events coordinator Karen Romano said it is vital farmers in at risk areas keep up to date with spore levels in their local district.

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“When local pasture spore counts trend upward of 20,000 spores/gram and there is moisture on the ground with warm air temperatures, each farm should monitor its own pasture spore counts week to week and implement facial eczema control and prevention strategies.”

Zinc supplements are the only recognised prevention for the condition. Contact your vet for the correct dosage.

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Farming Insight • VLE Market Report

The usual group of buyers was present and operating in a solid market.

Quality was mixed with some very good heavy weight export cattle while trade cattle and well bred secondary young cattle were in short supply.

Heavy weight vealers suited to butcher orders lifted 8c to 15c/kg.

A more limited selection of yearling cattle suited to the trade held firm. Grown steers and bullocks sold from firm to 4c/kg dearer with better quality in places.

Heavy weight grown heifers gained 15c/kg for a better and larger selection.

Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers held firm, while the crossbred portion gained 4c/kg.

Most weights and grades were represented in the 900 cows with a large proportion of dairy drafts and prices were generally firm with the odd dearer sale in places. Heavy weight bulls sold from firm up to 9c/kg dearer for the leaner grades.

Heavy weight vealers to butchers sold from 308c to 325c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 290c and 323c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold be-

tween 262c and 318c/kg.

Grown steers made from 262c to 293c/kg. Bullocks sold from 280c to 295c/ kg. Heavy weight bullocks made between 280c and 290c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers sold between 250c and 280c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 209c and 249c with the crossbred portion between 255c and 289c/kg.

Most light and medium

weight cows made from 170c and 218c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 192c to 256c/kg.

Heavy weight bulls made between 230c and 283c/kg.

The next sale draw - February 24: 1. Alex Scott & Staff, 2. Elders, 3. Landmark, 4.

Phelan & Henderson & Co, 5. SEJ, 6. Rodwells.

Fortnightly Sheep Sale - Wednesday, February 24 at 12pm.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, February 17

BULLOCKS 14 T.E. & A.M. Shandley, Koorooman 674.6 12 N.J. & S.K. Geary, Leongatha 664.2 10 G.J. & J.C. Briscoe, Mirboo North 619.5 19 R.J. & G.L. Browne, Tarwin 581.6 12 R.F. & B.J. Fox, Boolarra 742.1 4 Alcheringa Pastoral Co, Mardan 671.3 STEERS 1 M. Cavill, Hazelwood North 315.0 1 N.J. & S.K. Geary, Leongatha 355.0 1 P.F. & K.J. McLaren, Krowera 365.0 4 M.E., C.J. & J.M. Moscript, Leongatha Sth 323.8 2 P.F. & K.J. McLaren, Krowera 357.5 1 N.T. & S.A. Cook, Toora 385.0 HEIFERS 3 M. Cavill, Hazelwood North 328.3 1 M.E., C.J. & J.M. Moscript, Leongatha Sth 315.0 5 N.T. & S.A. Cook, Toora 338.0 1 N.J. & S.K. Geary, Leongatha 390.0 2 P.F. & K.J. McLaren, Krowera 347.5 5 W.J. Rees, Kongwak 378.0 COWS 9 Tallandbar Pastoral, Shallow Inlet 631.1 1 M.W. & D.E. Reynolds, Yinnar 855.0 11 Blackwood Grazing, Trafalgar 592.3 6 R.W. Looker, Berrys Creek 561.7 9 Pearson Beef, Meeniyan 483.3 1 M. Cavill, Hazelwood North 760.0 BULLS 1 S. Best, Toora 990.0 1 Strathbrae Equity P/L, Inverloch 1030.0 1 A.L., L.C. & G.L. Anthony, Meeniyan 1015.0 1 O. Robinson, Korumburra 985.0 1 Argyle Enterprises P/L, Newborough 880.0 1 J. & A.M. Jefferis P/L, Poowong 770.0

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Superbikes will scorch the Phillip Island track THE globe’s leading production bike riders will launch the 2016 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship this coming weekend, February 26-28, at Australia’s motorcycle mecca, the thrilling Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit.

Old mates: from left, Robert Browne from Tarwin and Don Bruce from Inverloch, who works with Phelan and Henderson livestock agency, went to school together and like a lot of people, VLE Leongatha store sales are an opportunity to catch up. Mr Browne said, “Farming can be a lonely business for many farmers.” As far as the sales go the pair was just looking around. Mr Browne said, “The market has firmed up since the first couple of lanes.”

Led by world champion Kawasaki’s Jonathan Rea and pre-season pacesetter Tom Sykes, Ducati’s Chaz Davies and Yamaha’s Sylvain Guintoli, Australia is well represented with Taree’s Josh Hook and Sydney’s Josh Brookes.

The world champion Rea who is married to Phillip Is-

land local Tatia Weston and treats the island circuit as his second home said, “It’s great to have new faces in the championship, especially fast ones likes Hayden and Brookes.

“The level of competition will be extremely high; there’s no doubt about it.”

Aussie wild card entry into world superbike aboard a Ducati will be Australian superbike champion, Brisbane’s Mike Jones.

A total of 10 Australians will race in world superbike and world supersport, the biggest local contingent at the island in years.

World renowned as speed-heaven, Phillip Island’s Grand Prix circuit, boasts the DNA for producing the fastest, closest road racing on

the planet and world superbikes always delivers. The island track holds the record for the closest finishes in

world superbike history and the fastest average speed of any WorldSBK circuit on the calendar.

History made: Jonathan Rea won at Phillip Island in 2015 and went onto win the world superbike title.

Croquet gets serious WEEK two of Twilight Competition at the Leongatha Croquet Club was again a night of fun and frivolity with some serious play thrown in.

Market to buy: Annette and Charlie Jones from Greenwood Livestock, Leongatha were looking to buy at the VLE store sales on Thursday.

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There were some fantastic shots played throughout the night and play of the night went to Kate Hocken with a brilliant jump shot and her partner Jack Beaton who played a hole in one.

Jack is visiting from interstate and he and Kate filled in for Nick and Jodie Arnup.

Competition is heating up with two more nights of competition to go.

The croquet club is making a mark further afield too and is proud of Mary Ann Kinnish winning Section Three of the Phillip Island Association tournament last week.

Sandra Birch came close to winning the blue ribbon

finishing the tournament as the Section One runner-up.

We were also fortunate to have Lorraine Gutcher, the president of Morwell Croquet Club and a qualified coach, visit our club this week and generously impart her wis-

dom and knowledge to our club members.

Her thoughts on many playing strategies and tips for practicing on club days were greatly appreciated and it has definitely given us some targets to work towards.

The club welcomes any interested people to come and try out our great game.

Club days are Wednesday and Saturday from 1pm.

Flat soled shoes are a must and use of equipment and coaching are free.

The wiser for it: back from left, Judy O’Sullivan, Kate Hocken, Merry Dyson-Holland, Trevor White, Max Wise, Hazel Wise and Betty Strong, front from left, Cunie Van Der Geest, Bill Van Der Geest, Lorraine Gutcher, Charlie Wilson and Evan Higgins enjoyed the wisdom and knowledge imparted by Lorraine Gutcher a croquet club president and qualified coach.

Unlikely pairing WONTHAGGI Croquet Club hosted players from far and wide on the weekend of February 21 and 22 in a golf/croquet doubles tournament.

Representatives from Brunswick, Monash, Rosebud, Mornington, Maffra, Sale, Leongatha and Wonthaggi opted to compete in this event.

Pairs were divided into two sections and each pair was required to play seven games over the two days.

It was great to see some youth represented with 11 year old Charlie Wilson from the Leongatha club pairing up with his mother for their first tournament.

Section Two was won by Jean and Bill Connell from the Village Glen, Rosebud with Donna Appleby and Kate Patrick from the Brunswick Club finishing runners-up.

Section One was won by Deirdre Lebbon and Peter Goldstraw from Sale with Margaret Fuller and Ian Cheesman from the Village Glen, Rosebud as runners-up.

Thanks to our major sponsor for this event, Bendigo Community Branch, Inverloch and all who assisted but in particular Sue Cartwright/Barbara Fraser- tournament managers, Margaret Eskildsen - kitchen, Mick Kelly- greens and many other club members for making this event a huge success.

Family sport: mother son duo Kate Hocken and Charlie Wilson competed in the doubles tournament at the Wonthaggi Croquet Club for Leongatha on Saturday.

Left, Hoop to cup: from left, Section one winners, Section Two runners-up, Section Two winners and Section One runners-up a the gold and croquet novelty event hosted by the Wonthaggi Croquet Club.

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TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF MEAT & SMALL GOODS Tenders are invited for the supply of meat and small goods to Gippsland Southern Health Service. Contract period for six months from 28th March to 30th September 2016.

Tender specifications can be obtained by contacting the Hospitality Manager on 03 5667 5518.

All tenders must be marked “Tender – Meat & Small Goods” by email to tender.submission@gshs.com.au or via mail to: Mr Mark Johnson Chief Executive Officer Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953 Tenders are to be submitted no later than 5pm Thursday, 10th March 2016.

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JOINERY MACHINE OPERATOR (CNC ROUTER) An opportunity exists for a suitably qualified person to join our Kitchens Production team. You will be responsible for the day to day running of our CNC router producing kitchen components.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, punctuality, reliability and be able to work in a busy team environment. Applicants should have competent computer skills with the ability to learn in house programs. Capeview is committed to providing you with ongoing training and support to ensure your success.

Applications close on Wednesday 2nd March 2016 and should be forwarded to Mark Warren, C/- Capeview Building Products P.O Box 115, Wonthaggi 3995 Email: mark.warren@cv-bp.com.au

DECLARATION OF SERVICED AREAS In accordance with Section 144 of the Water Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the lots listed below have been provided with water and/or sewer services and are now liable to be rated as serviced properties from the dates also given below.

27 Marine Street, Cape Paterson PS700900K as from 7th December 2015 33-35 Regency Drive, Wonthaggi PS735470M as from 7th December 2015 46 Toorak Road, Inverloch PS741702H as from 5th January 2016 17-21 Regency Drive, North Wonthaggi PS739973M as from 11th January 2016 100 Gibson Street, Leongatha PS731502X as from 13th January 2016 4 Cambridge Court, Leongatha PS648059B as from 27th January 2016

Philippe du Plessis Managing Director

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

STAFF WANTED Position available for a

MAINTENANCE/HANDYMAN 38 Hours/week (Full Time Position) Daily approx. hours: 8.30am - 5pm (Flexible) Apply now to join the fastest growing and most professional recreation team in Victoria!

PRE-REQUISITES A positive “can do” attitude is a must.

Self-motivated as well as team orientated.

Good presentation and good communication skills.

High level of customer service.

Working with children check and national criminal record check required.

Training provided and ongoing.

To apply: email (preferred), fax or post your application letter and resumé attention to Matt Wallis.

BH (03) 5664 6524 FAX (03) 5664 6542 or Email: matt.wallis@pgladventurecamps.com.au 90 Dollar Woorarra West Road, Foster Nth 3960 Hurry position will fill quickly!

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EXPERIENCED COOK Central CafĂŠ is looking for an enthusiastic, professional and reliable person to join our busy team.

Applicants must have: â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in running a busy kitchen / remain calm under pressure â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent time management skills â&#x20AC;˘ Be conďŹ dent in obtaining / maintain good relationships with suppliers â&#x20AC;˘ Be available for early starts â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to multi-task â&#x20AC;˘ Remain professional with both customers and staff at all times â&#x20AC;˘ Work in a fast paced environment Please submit your resumĂŠ to Veronica veastwood@iinet.net.au or feel free to discuss the position further in person or by phoning 0407 838 779.

Applications close Sunday 28th February 2016

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TAXI DRIVERS WANTED South Coast Taxis are seeking Taxi drivers. The positions would suit both those looking to earn some extra income or those looking for more regular shifts. The shifts are available from our Wonthaggi Depot working the areas of Wonthaggi and Leongatha.

The successful applicants must be experienced drivers, be available to work a mix of days, nights and weekends and hold the appropriate licences including the Taxi Driver Accreditation.

Please send your resumĂŠ by either email: taxis@southcoastbus.com.au or post: PO Box 946, Cowes, 3922

agistment

for rent

45 ACRES available for agistment, now available, up until September 1, Mardan area. Ph: 56641320.

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NEED CASH? *Cash Loans $500 to $2000

For 6, 8 or 12 months Our clients include: * Wage earners * Centrelink clients Poor Credit History considered CALL

0439 463 962 7 McNamara Place (PO Box 760), Leongatha Ph: 5662 2296

Gippsland Southern Health Service delivers a range of hospital and health services to our community. We are a well-regarded and supportive employer of 500 staff offering a great work environment and rewarding careers.

Staff have access to supportive education and development programs, as well as attractive beneďŹ ts and salary packaging. If you are keen to further your career and join a supportive and progressive organisation, you can contact us on 5667 5664 for more information.

Applications should be emailed to: Jobs@gshs.com.au including a cover letter and CV. Applicants will be required to provide a current police check. For details on job requirements or how to apply, visit our website at: www.gshs.com.au

Quality Manager 0.6 EFT - 48 hours per fortnight (re-advertised)

Catering & Domestic Services Casual Applications close on: Thursday, 3rd March 2016.

Apply now to become part of our great team!

COOK REQUIRED Rhyll Trout and Bushtucker Farm on Phillip Island is currently looking for a casual cook (3-5 days per week).

High paced, fun tourist attraction with a seafood and bush tucker theme of meals.

Commitment, reliability, enthusiasm and experience is a must.

Daytime hours (10am til 6pm) and 1 weekend day will be required per week.

Please email resumĂŠs to adam@rhylltroutandbushtucker.com.au

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for sale CARAVAN Royal Flair, 2001, 17â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? tandem, a/c, Wyngard TV antenna, microwave, CD system, double bed, full annex.

Always garaged, one owner since new, immaculate condition, $21,000 ONO. Ph: 5662-3386, 0418135815.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

FIREWOOD local messmate/stringy bark, cut/split, delivery available.

10 cubic metres $900, 6 cubic metres $600. Ph: 0437-176187.

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Terry White Chemist Leongatha currently has a position available for a

STOCK CONTROLLER

MOTOR MECHANIC Edney's of Leongatha is seeking a qualiďŹ ed motor mechanic to join its expanding Nissan/Hyundai dealership. The successful applicant will be given the latest dealership training throughout their employment while working in a friendly, modern environment.

You will also have the opportunity to expand your skills with RACV road service. A 4th year apprentice will be considered.

Forward hand written applications to: Edney's Leongatha Attention: Nick McRae PO Box 72 Leongatha 3953 Applications close Friday, February 26, 2016

Administration & Sales Support Mountain View Leongatha has a vacancy for a part-time Administration/Sales Support.

Duties include â&#x20AC;˘ Reception â&#x20AC;&#x201C; receiving and attending to all enquiries concerning Mountain View Leongatha Boutique Lifestyle Community and attending to resident needs â&#x20AC;˘ Village Operations & Administration â&#x20AC;˘ Sales Support â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ďŹ rst contact, to greet prospective residents and attend to their enquiry â&#x20AC;˘ Events â&#x20AC;&#x201C; assist Village Manager with organisation of events including hospitality of prospective and current residents Skills â&#x20AC;˘ Communication Skills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; friendly disposition/listening/ selling â&#x20AC;˘ Computer Skills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; highly conversant & proďŹ cient with Microsoft applications including Word/Excel/ Power Point/internet (web/email/ general social media knowledge). Short-listed applicants must be prepared to undergo a pre-employment computer skills test. â&#x20AC;˘ Organisational Skills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; planning, time management, events, organiser â&#x20AC;˘ Selling Skills â&#x20AC;˘ Presentation ability â&#x20AC;˘ Telephone skills If you have empathy with people over 55 years of age and enjoy supporting people into a lifestyle change for their future in our modern village, then this position could suit you. This is a part-time role of up to 27½ hours per week (10am to 4pm) and will include some weekend work.

This is a developing role and training will be provided as required to the successful applicant.

A current police check (or willingness to attain a police check) and a current driver's licence is a condition of employment.

If you have an interest to be considered for this role, please email your letter of application & resumĂŠ (including the contact details of 2 referees) in word format in the ďŹ rst instance to: The Village & Sales Manager Mountain View Leongatha 1 Dale Drive, Leongatha VIC 3953 Email: manager@mountainviewleongatha.com.au CLOSING DATE - Monday 29th February 2016 www.mountainviewleongatha.com.au

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CHEAP CENTRAL WONTHAGGI SHOP or office. Ph: 0408-981819.

Vacancy Roof Truss & Wall Frame Estimator/Detailer (Traineeship) Ideal Opportunity for Recent VCE Graduates Capeview Building Products are a leading manufacturer of Frames, Trusses, Kitchens and Windows servicing the Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland Regions.

Operating from a large factory complex in Wonthaggi, we are offering a career opportunity for an enthusiastic person wishing to enter the Building industry with an expanding reputable family business established over 40 years.

The position will involve detailing and estimating using the latest MiTek specialised computer software to prepare quotations, designs, speciďŹ cations and drawings for roof trusses and wall frames used on building projects. Strong attention to detail is important.

This position requires periodic training in Melbourne and 2 years of on site training in Wonthaggi.

The successful applicant will need to have successfully passed minimum year 12 (mathematics & physics is an advantage), with good computer skills.

Apply if you are self motivated and have a genuine interest in Engineering design / drafting.

Applications for this role must be in writing and include a cover letter and CV. Capeview Building Products, Attention Mark Warren, PO Box 115, Wonthaggi, VIC., 3995 Or email to mark.warren@cv-bp.com.au Applications close Friday 4th March 2016

Within this role, you would be responsible for maintenance and ongoing operation of the stores Point of Sale computer system.

Skills and qualiďŹ cations needed to ďŹ ll this role include: â&#x20AC;˘ Extensive computer knowledge â&#x20AC;˘ Point of sale knowledge â&#x20AC;˘ Microsoft ofďŹ ce experience (including Excel / Word) â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent customer service skills â&#x20AC;˘ Preferred however not essential: CertiďŹ cate II in Community Pharmacy (WRP20102 or WRP20107) If you believe you have the skills and attributes to ďŹ ll this role. Please call into the Pharmacy to pick up a position description, prior to sending your application, addressing the required criteria to the Manager, Terry White Chemist, 42 Bair Street Leongatha 3953.

Applications close: Friday 4th March 2016 Only applicants required for an interview, will be contacted.

for sale HAY - northern quality, Vetch, cereal and straw (high grade quality).

Feed test available. For a delivered price phone Greg 0429-822544.

LUCERNE and grass hay, barley straw, in big squares and rounds. Lucerne silage in rounds. Freight available.

Ph: 0427-505780.

NEW hen houses, $450.

Ph: 5664-2443.

RAILWAY LINE (90lb 5½ inches). 0438-941733.

ROOSTERS and hens, mixed breeds, dozens available, $2 each or $50 the lot. 5668-9250.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

free FIREWOOD - standing green. Need 4WD and chainsaw. Ph: 5668-9292.

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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.

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

Ph: 5662 2028 www.marriottsmpe.com.au

MAZDA 3, Max Sports, 2006, red, manual, 255,000km, rego until March 2016, UBY983,$5,000 ONO. Ph: 0429-832445.

MERCEDES BENZ C 200, “Elegance”, 1998.

In excellent condition, 200,000km, colour silver, Reg. OVD826.

Price $5,400. Ph: 5662-2494.

NISSAN X-TRAIL Ti, 2002, manual, 100,000kms, EC, $9,000 ONO. RXR794.

Roadworthy supplied.

2001 Ford F250, single cab, manual, 4.2 turbo diesel.

Aluminium tray, 2WD, 330,000kms, very clean, $22,000 ONO. RJX913.

RW supplied.

Peugeot 205 GTI, 1988, manual, 210,000kms, one owner, EC, sporty classic, $8,000 ONO. DOI503. RW supplied.

1985 Jeep Cherokee wagon, 350,000kms, V8 straight gas, auto, $6,000 ONO. TJS569. Private seller 5189-1395, 0409336840.

livestock BULLS for hire or for sale.

Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale.

Phone 0447-331762.

POLL DORSET, Southdown and Border Leicester rams, flock registered, Bruccellosis accredited, well bred from established stud. Can deliver from $180. 0428356376.

garage sales HUGE GARAGE SALE WHEN: 27th February, 7am.

WHERE: 56 Parr Street, Leongatha.

Everything must go!

LEONGATHA 45 Parr Street, Saturday, February 27, 9am to 1pm. Extensive collection of books, DVDs, CDs, furniture, kitchenware, household items and brica-brac.

GARAGE SALE DECEASED ESTATE HUGE CLEARANCE Entire household contents

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 7am - 2pm and

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 8am - 1pm

30 GILES STREET MIRBOO NORTH Antiques, collectables, bric-a-brac, curtains, vintage fabrics, furniture, outdoor, garden, & so much more

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

$27.50

GARAGE SALE KIT

KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

Affordable cars at drive away prices

SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay.

All on road costs paid.

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

work wanted MATURE lady seeks ironing work, $25 an hour.

Free pick-up and delivery in Leongatha. Jane 0439483458.

thanks SNOOKY STOCKDALE would like to thank the many people who sent their kind wishes, cards, beautiful flowers, phone calls, and visiting me, helping me get through my recent surgery and rehab. I am home at last and progressing well.

Col would like to thank the many tradies for the very short notice over the Christmas break to do the renovations to the house to enable Snook to come home, these being Considine and Johnston, Chris George, Chris Amstice, Dave Simpson, Geoff Robb, Steve Sparks and Steve Johnston.

Very special thanks to Ross Considine from both of us, Rossco you are a legend.

marriage celebrant

Jo Fennell 0437 465 399

johanne4@bigpond.com

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

births ELLIOTT (Clark) Congratulations to René and Keenan on the arrival of Jada’s sister ZARLY JAY on February 16 at South Gippsland Hospital, Foster.

All our love. Nan and Pa Elliott (Lyndy and Graeme), Uncle Jonothan, Auntie Sarah and cousins Willow and Scout.

ELLIOTT (Clark) - Thank you René and Keenan for our second granddaughter, niece and great granddaughter ZARLY JAY. Nan Binny, Poppy Pete, Sarah, Alex and Great Nan Bev Hoban.

bereavement thanks GILIAM - Lenn.

05.07.1944 - 31.01.2016 Bertha, Gavin, Tim, Leah, Fiona, and their families would like to say a heartfelt thank you to our family and everyone who supported Lenn during his illness and in his passing.

Thank you for your prayers, visits, cards, phone calls, texts, flowers and food we received. Also thank you to all who attended the thanksgiving service for Lenn our beloved husband, father and Paké A special thank you to district nursing, palliative care, social and care groups, and to all the staff at both the Leongatha Hospital and Koorooman House who looked after Lenn. Your wonderful compassion and commitment was and is outstanding. You are all a credit to this community.

A very special thank you to Dr Chris Perry who attended to Lenn’s needs over the last few years and to Dr Leslie Chisholm for attending to him at Koorooman House. Your dedication was beyond reproach.

Thank you to Ray Sullivan and the team at Handley’s Funeral Services for your care and compassion shown to us at this difficult time.

God Bless you all.

message of hope REVELATION 8:4 The smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God. Your prayers are very precious to God!

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

deaths ALDRIDGE - Phillip Allan.

17.03.1954 - 16.02.2016 Passed away peacefully at the Alfred Hospital.

Treasured husband of Nola, devoted father to Karyn and Martin, Brent and Kasey, Dean and Ashlee, adored Pa to Tahlee, Maarli, Kyra, Jada and Zaki.

Beloved son of Lionel and Norma (both dec), cherished brother of Carol and Ken, Sandra and Martyn, and Roxanne and their families.

‘Our hearts are breaking but your spirit lives on in the mist of the mountains.’

Phil the man who means the world to me, thanks for 44 wonderful years together, until we meet again my heart goes with your heart.

My Love, My Life, My Phil.

Nola (Noisy).

deaths You’ve been taken away from us way too soon, Dad. I wish you could still be here to help me wash my dirty car, celebrate the kids’ birthdays with your big funny laughs and cook us a yummy barbecue. Thanks for being the best Dad a girl could have and for being such a devoted Pa to our beautiful children.

Your spirit will live on beside us. Until we meet again.

Love you to the moon and back.

Karyn (Poss), Martin (Dutchy), Maarli, Jada and Zaki.

When going through the hills, we will always think of you and your cheek and all the wonderful memories we have to keep.

Will catch up one day for that wood run, until then see you mate.

Brent, Kasey, Tahlee and Kyra.

To share one last drop of captain or to taste your latest NZ wine.

What we would give to hear your voice, one special final time.

Our hearts were completely broken, the day you left us for above ...

But every time we think of you they will always fill with love.

Dean, Ashlee and Oscar, Tilly and ‘Smudger’.

ALDRIDGE - Phillip (Dick).

Our deepest sympathy to Nola, Karen, Brent, Dean and families.

Farewell to a wonderful and much loved friend of Tiz (the Wog), John and Josh.

ALDRIDGE - Phillip (Dick).

Treasured memories of a great brother-in-law and friend to Joan and Frank, loved uncle to Robert, Leeanne and Mark.

We will never forget your cheeky smile.

You will be sadly missed.

Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

Happy Hunting Dick.

deaths

SMITH Brian Lindsay Clinton Passed away peacefully on February 15, 2016, Aged 75.

Much loved Dad of Fiona, Karen and Jeremy. Loved fatherin-law of Bernard, Brendan and Rachel.

Adored Grandpa to Prani, Josie and Henry.

Forever in our Hearts SUTHERLAND (Douglas) - Lorraine.

Thank you for all the wonderful memories and great times together.

A beautiful friend, forever in our hearts.

Love always.

Pam and Peter McMillan.

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Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Scott and Sharon Anderson

funerals ALDRIDGE - A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Phillip Allan Aldridge will be held at the Salvation Army Centre, Long Street, Leongatha on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 commencing at 1pm.

After refreshments a private family service for cremation will follow.

With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island Main Office: WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH 176-178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 email: randm33@bigpond.net.au

PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Twilight records tumble AFTER a day of drizzle the evening turned out beautiful for the Leongatha Little Athletics Twilight event and provided perfect conditions for athletes to perform at their best.

ALDRIDGE - Phil (Snake).

A good friend and work colleague of the Murray Goulburn Transport team.

Will be sadly missed.

Deepest sympathy to the Aldridge family.

Snake you know the wildlife will flourish now.

Rest in peace Mate.

ALDRIDGE - Phillip.

Our deepest condolences to Nola, Karyn, Martin, Maarli; Jada, Zaki, Brent, Kasey, Tahlee, Kyra, Dean, and Ashlee.

A true gentleman respected and admired always.

Love Jelle, Andrew, Cyndi, Allen, Scarlet and Hazel.

ALDRIDGE - Phillip (Dick).

Fond friend of Pat, Adrian and boys.

Will be deeply missed.

NICHOLSON - Holly.

On behalf of the Wonthaggi Primary School community, we offer our condolences to the Nicholson family, on the tragic death of their much loved daughter Holly.

She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

5672 1074 Fax: 5672 1747

New record: Ethan Bath flew over the high jump bar and broke a record which has stood since 2014.

Young and fast LEONGATHA 16 year old Christine Byrne continued to have success on the athletics track Friday night February 12.

At the 2016 Victorian Junior Track and Field Championships at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park, Christine Byrne ran 12.24 to take the silver medal in the 100 metres sprint and 25.54 to win the silver medal in the 200 metres.

Held on Thursday the twilight event attracted 127 athletes achieving 295 personal bests.

The five new centre records are: U13 Girls Jasmine Woods who broke her own triple jump record from earlier in the season with a new jump of 10.30m.

U16 Girls Aliesha Wrigley also broke her own 1500m record from earlier in the season with a new time of 5:52.43.

U16 Boys Ethan Bath’s high jump broke Joel Norton’s record from 6/12/14 of 1.62m with a new height of 1.66m.

Ethan also broke two more record: the 100m hurdles with a new time of 16.41 and the 1500m with a new time of 5:01.26.

In addition 27 of our athletes headed off to the Gippsland Regional Track and Field Championships with some fabulous results and personal bests.

Setting the pace: Aliesha Wrigley broke her own 1500m record set earlier this year.

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Allambee Mirboo & District tennis LEONGATHA has left its run a bit late for the finals, despite a good win over Koonwarra with four tiebreakers in all.

Well done to Talia Tryant who played in three, and won one of the tiebreakers. Talia has had a good season and is improving over the season.

Leongatha were winners by eight games. Leongatha was pleased with the effort, especially the men, Koony men not so happy I gather.

No score was received from the Inverloch versus Phillip Island match.

In Section 2 Koony won 9/0 against Leongatha North. Leongatha North had only two players from their team. Well done to

Fab four: back from left, Leigh Pouw and Noah Caughey and front from left, Alicia Marshman and Zara Littlejohn teamed up to play Fast Fours at the Leongatha Tennis Club on Friday evening.

New format is fun and fast LEONGATHA Tennis Club served up its new Fast Four tennis competition on Friday night.

Fast Four is the new ‘Fun and Fast’ way to a have a hit with friends.

The season runs for another four weeks and is open

to beginners, intermediate and competition players.

Bring a friend and enjoy a game of tennis while also enjoying a barbecue each Friday night from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Friday night saw 25 players take the court in this innovative format.

Tanya Mason of Ten-

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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nis Victoria was on hand to assist with rules for the new format.

We had a good mixture in the standard of players on the night and all who played enjoyed the format.

For any enquiries about playing please contact Glenn Kleeven 0427 006 045 or Greg Marshman 0417 373 588.

Section 1: Westernport 45 defeated Inverloch White 21, Inverloch Blue 43 defeated Wonthaggi.

Section 2: Westernport Mainlanders 48 defeated Westernport Islanders 26, Grantville 45 defeated Inverloch 18.

Section 4: Grantville 48 defeated Kongwak 17, Inverloch 44 defeated Phillip Island Blue 20.

Section 5: Inverloch Yellow 26 defeated Poo-

Parrots won by eight games at Baromi. Well played to all players.

Next week is the last round for the season.

Courts for finals will be decided and teams contacted.

The presentation night is to be held at the Leongatha tennis clubhouse on the night of the grand final, March 19.

Results

Section 1: Leongatha 5.63 d Koonwarra 4.55, Inverloch v Phillip Island (no score), Leongatha North - bye.

Section 2: Koonwarra 9.72 d Leongatha North 0.22, Berrys Creek 6.61 d Mardan 3.42, Baromi Yellow 9.72 d Burra Racquets 0.24, Hallston 7.69 d Leongatha 2.48, Baromi

Black 5.64 d Longshots 4.54, Outtrim - bye.

Section 3: Parrots 4.44 d Baromi 3.36, Falcons 4.43 d Eagles 3.29, Hawks - bye.

Ladders

Section 1 Inverloch ............................109.5 Phillip Island......................101.5 Koonwarra ...........................85.0 Leongatha North .................83.0 Leongatha..............................72.5 Section 2 Koonwarra .........................138.0 Berrys Creek......................128.5 Outtrim ..............................120.0 Baromi Yellow.................... 115.5 Baromi Black ........................99.5 Hallston .................................93.0 Longshots ..............................84.5 Mardan ..................................72.5 Leongatha..............................69.5 Leongatha North ...................52.0 Burra Racquets ......................48.5 Section 3 Falcons ...............................100.5 Parrots ..................................90.5 Eagles ...................................78.5 Baromi ..................................72.0 Leongatha Hawks..................42.0

Mirboo North & District junior tennis Results - Round 15 February 20

A Grade: Fish Creek 3 sets, 24 games d Mardan 3 sets, 23 games; Leongatha Red 6 sets, 36 games d Baromi Sandstorm 0 set, 4 games; Baromi Tornado 6 sets, 36 games d Leongatha Green 0 sets, 0 games (forfeit); Leongatha Blue - bye.

B Grade: Leongatha Friesians 5 sets, 32 games d Leongatha Jerseys 1 set, 12 games; Leongatha Limousins 6 sets, 36 games d Baromi Mirage 0 set, 4 games; Leongatha North 5 sets, 33 games d Fish Creek 1 set, 16 games; Leongatha Galloways 6 sets,

Korrine and District Tennis Association PENNANT semi finals results

the fill-ins for making up the team.

Baromi Yellow were big winners over Racquets. This score has secured fourth position on the ladder.

Mardan won three sets against Berrys Creek.

Good to see Adam Miller and Joel Langstaff on the court, also Alyse Brusamarella kept Berrys Creek on the ball.

Baromi Black and Longshots had a close match, tiebreakers in the men’s set, two tiebreakers in the mixed.

Hallston were winners over Leongatha, a well played game with a lot of fun as well.

In Section 3 Falcons won against Eagles, four sets to three, but Falcons won quite a few games.

wong 22, Inverloch Red 26 defeated Wonthaggi 22.

In the Section One preliminary final on February 27 Inverloch White will play Inverloch Blue.

Section 2: Westernport Islanders versus Grantville.

Section 4: Phillip Island versus Grantville.

Section 5: Wonthaggi versus Inverloch Yellow Sections 1 and 2 play at Inverloch while Sections 4 and 5 play at Wonthaggi.

Leongatha Table Tennis bats ready WITH the season due to begin on Tuesday, March 1 for A Grade, the Leongatha Table Tennis Club welcomes new comers.

A Reserve and B Grade will get under way on Wednesday, March 3.

There will be hit-ups on Tuesday nights at 7pm until the season starts.

New players should contact Kevin Dowling on 5662 4613.

Keenagers play every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am until midday for social play and everyone is welcome.

36 games d Baromi Hurricane 0 sets, 15 games; Leongatha Angus 4 sets, 26 games d Leongatha Herefords 2 sets, 30 games; Mardan - bye.

C Grade: Fish Creek 3 sets, 21 games d Leongatha Terriers 1 set, 10 games; Mardan 2 sets, 19 games d Baromi Hornets 2 sets, 18 games; Leongatha Poodles - bye.

Ladders

A Grade Leongatha Red ....................87.0 Leongatha Green .................76.0 Leongatha Blue....................56.8 Mardan.................................50.0 Fish Creek .............................42.0 Baromi Tornado ....................29.0 Baromi Sandstorm ................24.0 B Grade Leongatha North .................93.5

Leongatha Limousins..........73.0 Fish Creek ............................67.2 Mardan.................................66.9 Leongatha Herefords .............55.5 Leongatha Galloways............54.5 Leongatha Friesians ..............45.5 Leongatha Jerseys .................41.5 Leongatha Angus ..................32.7 Baromi Mirage ......................25.5 Baromi Hurricane..................19.5 C Grade Fish Creek ............................53.5 Leongatha Poodles ..............39.5 Leongatha Terriers..............37.0 Baromi Hornets ...................33.0 Mardan ..................................24.5

Well done to all the junior teams for a great 2015-16 season, and congratulations to the teams who qualify for finals next week.

Please note all semi final matches will be held at the Leongatha tennis courts. A and B Grade

players must be at the courts, ready to play by 8.30am and C Grade players by 8.45am.

Semi final matches are as follows: A Grade: Leongatha Red v Mardan and Leongatha Green v Leongatha Blue.

B Grade: Leongatha North v Mardan and Leongatha Limousins v Fish Creek.

C Grade: Fish Creek v Baromi Hornets and Leongatha Poodles v Leongatha Terriers.

All tennis balls and score sheets will be provided by the association and good luck to all teams involved.

South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS for the week ending Friday, February 19.

Last weekend several members of the club travelled to Sale for the Eastern Region Bridge Association’s 21st Birthday Congress.

We had several successes with Jean Barbour and Greg Nicholson winning the Open Pairs and Team Banks consisting of Beth Banks, Penny Loughran, Mary Brewis and Carol Sowden winning the Novice Teams.

Mary Brewis and Carol Sowden came second in the Novice Pairs.

This week all three venues played Bridge.

Tarwin Lower competed in the national event of Nationwide on Tuesday.

Local winners for this day who will be compared nationally were north/ south’s Jack Kuiper and John Sutton and runners-

up Anne Gibson and Althea Drew.

East/West winners were Dawn Jolly and Alan Johnston with Viv Westaway and Maureen Stiles runners-up.

Friday Bridge at Inverloch was the usual competition for green master points.

Winners for North/ South were visitors from Traralgon, Ken Tierney and Robyn Crouch with 190 Master Points and 0.20 green points.

Hot on their heels were Philip and Neville Chapman with 185 master and 0.15 green points with Mary McCaughan and Carol Sowden coming in third with 184 master and 0.12 green points.

The competition for East/West was just as keen with John Sutton and Alan Johnston coming first with 219 master points and 0.21 green points.

Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro came second with 175 master and 0.15 green points with Viv Westaway and Maureen Stiles a close third with 175 master and 0.11 green points.

Monday night February 15 at Meeniyan was another close competition.

Pat West and Barbara Axten were the winners with 53 match points and 0.24 master points.

June Metcalf and Colin Cameron were second with 51 match and 0.17 master points while Faye Rowlands and Margaret Munro were equal third with Viv Westaway and John Cocking all achieving 49 match points and 0.06 master points.

All venues will operate this week and we look forward to our annual match against Traralgon at Tralagon on Tuesday March 1.

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Hat trick win for Mitch SOME 469 competitors competed in the 31st annual San Remo Channel Challenge on Saturday that saw Melbourne professional triathlete Mitchell Kibby first over the line for the third year in a row with a time of 11:34 and Emma Armstrong, Melbourne first for the women for the second time in

a row with a time of 13.08.

Talking to The Star after the race involving 550 metre swim from San Remo across the Westernport Channel to Newhaven and a two kilometre run back up over the Phillip Island Bridge to the finish line back in San Remo both winners said they just love the San Remo event and will be definitely back for the 2017 event.

Kibby, 27, competes at events around the world

Rescue plan: Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club (WBSLSC) special events coordinator Max Eldridge addresses the team of volunteer surf life savers before the start of the San Remo Channel Challenge on Saturday morning.

and will be heading to Asia next for some half marathon iron man races.

In addition to his love of racing, he also coaches in Melbourne for CF Racing.

Fresh from winning the recent Cowes Classic race Armstrong said she just loves the Channel Challenge event, “It is really the best hit out for me.”

Looking ahead Armstrong, a member of the Half Moon Bay Surf Life

Saving Club will be competing in the Victorian Surf Life Saving State Championships at Fairhaven.

The event is a major fundraiser for Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club that did a fabulous job keeping swimmers safe during Saturday’s event and major sponsor is the San Remo Bendigo Community Bank.

Race coordinator Ron Nicholson said they were

very pleased with event that ran very smoothly and praised the local surf life savers for keeping everyone safe in the water.

Ron competed in this year’s event and said the swim was very smooth, “We even had two 80 year olds compete this year.”

Next year’s event will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 12.45pm.

Shining light: Bass Coast Barracudas Jenny Merrick, Newhaven, Deb Rielly and Jenny Hollins, both of Wonthaggi and Eddy Willis, YMCA Phillip Island were all smiles when there completed the channel challenge. For local triathlete and swim coach Deb Rielly running over the finish line at the San Remo Channel Challenge on Saturday was a real achievement and an inspiration to all as she battles her cancer and had only just had another bout of chemo treatment leading into the race. You are a champion Deb!!

Hat trick: professional triathlete Mitchell Kibby was the first over the finish line for the third time in a row at the 31st San Remo Bendigo Community Bank Channel Challenge race on Saturday.

Life savers: members of the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club Emma MacDonnell and Sam Sharon were on duty during the San Remo Channel Challenge on Saturday.

Wonthaggi wins pennant WONTHAGGI secured the final of the junior pennant golf on Sunday at Leongatha, defeating Lang Lang three matches to two.

Winning their matches for Wonthaggi were James Britt, Alex Geyer and John McDonald while winning for Lang Lang were Charlie May and Sean Henderson.

Pennant golf glory: the two clubs competing in the South Gippsland District Golf Association junior pennant final congratulate each other after a hard fought final won by Wonthaggi, back row from left, Joel Brann (Wonthaggi), James Britt (Wonthaggi), Alex Geyer (Wonthaggi), Dean Williams (Wonthaggi), Sean Henderson(Lang Lang), Charlie May(Lang Lang). Front from left, John McDonald (Wonthaggi), Beau Van Agtmaal (Wonthaggi), Will Christensen (Lang Lang) and Charlie McKenna (Lang Lang).

Winners: Traralgon’s Molly Irvine and Sam Beveridge were the champions of the Inverloch Twilight Triathlon. They are both from the Latrobe Valley Tri Club.

Stony Creek netball upgrade Inverloch Twilight Triathlon STONY Creek is enhancing its netball facilities with the construction of a new netball court.

Club president Steve Martin said the club will have a new court in which to play matches as well as a warm up court.

“The new courts are about the club continually upgrading its facilities. We hosted a final last year and we want to be in a position to do that again,” Mr Martin said.

Mr Martin, a qualified plumber, is doing work on the courts himself and thanked others like Matt Linke (concreting), Peter Boyle (bobcat), South Gippsland Quarries and Mike Allen (Toora Pebbles,

New court: the new netball court at Stony Creek is starting to take shape.

Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning.

Gravel and Sand Quarry) for also chipping in to help along with the clubs army of volunteers.

The courts will be asphalted next Monday followed by line-marking. All will be ready for round one of the AFL. In addition to this the

club is working on improving its ground surface; recently filling in low spots with new topsoil and resewing the ground.

This Sunday the club is hosting Yarram in a practice match.

The club is excited about how the senior football list

is shaping up and under new non-playing coach Steve Coates is preparing to unveil its star recruit; gun full forward Kerem Baskaya who comes from Narre Warren. He is believed to have kicked more than 100 goals for the past four seasons.

Top athletes: Wonthaggi’s Deb Rielly, Caldermeade’s Rick Whelan, Wonthaggi’s Brett Franklin and Wonthaggi’s Heather Lindsay geared up for the Inverloch Twilight Triathlon on Saturday.

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha Golf Club SATURDAY’S stableford round was played in ideal weather with the course in immaculate condition after the South Gippsland Classic event on Friday.

The winner of the A Grade event and also the Super Comp was Andrew Westaway (15) with a very good score of 42 points.

B Grade was taken out

by Andy Bassett (20) with 40 points and Noel Johnson (21) took out C Grade with 38 points.

NTPs were Tom Williamson on the fourth hole, Geoff McDonald on the seventh, Peter Walsh on the 14th and Nick Lafferty on the 16th.

DTL balls went to 35 points in a countback and were won by Andrew Sparkes, H. Kornacki, Noel Baker, Peter Hobson, Andrew Henley, Henry Sedelies, Russell Williams, Peter Stivic, John Fraser, K Smirk, Geoff Maher, Merv Stubbs and Ron Chaplin.

On Tuesday 53 players took part in a par competition in which Marty Shaw (13) had an excellent score of +4 to take the A Grade honours.

B Grade was taken out

by Alan Kuhne (18), a visitor from Meeniyan, with +1 in a countback and Frank Thomas (26) had +2 to win C Grade NTPs were David Forbes, who seems to have finally mastered the fourth hole, Dennis Wallace on the seventh, Russell Williams on the 14th and Callum McCaughan on the 16th.

DTL balls went down to -2 in a countback and were awarded to Kevin Rogers from Whittlesea, Mike Wrigley, Fred de Bondt, Ray Burton, Peter Buttinger, Keith Godridge, John Eabry, Mike Street, Jeff Ryan (Whittlesea), Bruce Cathie, Joe Lowell, Allan Edney, Brian Fennessy, and John

Leongatha ladies THIRTY six women competed in a par event last week, sponsored by club member Glenyce McRobert.

Dot Stubbs (17) continued her very steady form to be a clear winner in A Grade finishing with -1.

Alison Strong (33) completed the round with a positive score of +1 to win B Grade while C Grade was won by Glenys Day (37) with a very tidy square.

Down the line balls were won by Helen Mackenzie +1,

South Gippsland Golf Classic THE 27th South Gippsland Golf Classic Inc, which ran from February 13 to 21, was once again very successful.

Visitors were welcomed from most Victorian golf districts, as well as many interstate players, three visitors from UK and one from America. All seemed to enjoy the social aspect of nine day of golf.

This year, the numbers averaged 160 players per day, which was an excellent result.

The 36 hole South

Dumont from Meeniyan.

It’s great to see so many visitors enjoying our great course and having some success as well.

Thursday’s stableford competition saw Kevin Castwood (15) continue his great form to win A Grade with 39 points.

B Grade was won by Denis Wallace (22) with a very good score of 41 points and Brian Fennessy (29) won C Grade with 35 points.

NTPs were Les Newton on the fourth hole, Ian Nunn on the 14th and Merv Stubbs on the 16th.

DTL balls went to 33 points and were awarded to Neale Gillin, Michael Thomas, Merv Stubbs, Jon Smith, Ray Burton, Jeff Brewer, John Simon, Geoff McDonald, Richard Nelson, George Misson, Peter Walsh, Peter Jaspers, John Hassett and David Forbes.

Woorayl THE Thursday competition was won by Graeme Calder with 38 points and balls to Al McEachern and Graham Challis who also won the nearest the pin on the 17th.

Saturday’s stableford with trophies provided by the two girls, Jackie Hockey and Jan Pope, was won in A Grade by Rob Gourlay with 39 points, B Grade Mick Herrald with 37 points and C Grade, on a countback, to Ted Elliott with 37 points.

Down the line balls to T. Ryan, B. Stubbs, G. Fennell, A. Peters, J. Hassett, Bo Fiek, P. Burgess, K. Riseley, G. Ennoss and J. Hickey.

Nearest the pins to Brian Hogan and Jim Newton.

The ladies event was won

by Sue Wakefield with a ball to Ann Poole. The only nearest the pin was won by Fay Maynard on the 17th. The ball raffle to Hickey syndicate.

On Sunday Joan and Ian Smith provided the trophies for our mixed Canadian. It was Lesley Renwick square, Nancy Sperling -2, Marg Griffiths -2, Sharyn Rayson -3, Trish Owen -3 and Barb Miller -4.

Sharyn Rayson won the nearest the pin on the fourth (second shot) and Anne Gibson on the seventh (second shot).

Jan Birrell had another win this week in the nine hole competition with 17 points.

Noreen Williams scored a ball down the line with 16 points.

Saturday, February 20: Winner: Lynda Bassett

Gippsland Classic champion this year was Stuart Henning from Mirboo North Golf Club with a total of 158 cb and for the ladies Heather Harley with a total of 168 from Kooringal Golf Club.

The winner of the R. Durran Memorial Marathon trophy for the men was Len Fenton from Wales, UK, and for the ladies Jeanette Mitchell from Garfield Golf Club.

The Committee would also like to congratulate all the local clubs and their volunteers on the way each day’s event were conducted.

Golf gals: from left, Lonsdale’s Liza Iser, Mirboo North’s Sue Traill and Woolongong’s Alanna Howell enjoyed a hit of golf at Meeniyan Golf course last Tuesday during the South Gippsland Golf Classic.

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Winning the day was Gary Young and Heather Sullivan with net 70¼ from John Diaper and Fay Maynard.

Down the line balls to G. McKinnon, J. Wilkinson; and J. Hockey, B. Wilson.

The only ladies nearest the pin went to Chris Perrett on the 17th, and the men to John Diaper and Ian Balfour.

The qualifiers were G. Young, H. Sullivan; J. Diaper, F. Maynard; G. McKinnon, J. Wilkinson and J. Hockey, B. Wilson.

The defending champions did not qualify.

Next week of course is our medal.

Woorayl Ladies THE event played on Wednesday, February 17 was Par and the winner of A Grade was Jenny Riseley with one down and the B Grade winner was Inge Gilliam who finished square.

Down the line balls were won by Marg Tuckett, square, Joy Hester, two down, and Heather Sullivan, three down.

Nearest the pin on the 11th was won by Jenny Riseley and on the 17th Lois Young.

Next week choose your partners for the qualifying round of the Dianne and John O’Connor 4BBB Stableford.

Korumburra THERE were 59 players on Saturday, February 20 for the first round of championships, with trophies by Neil Perks.

A Grade: (11 hcp) D. Van Rooye 64 net, R. Spokes 67, T. Herbert 67, T. O’Neill 68, M. Spargo 70, T. Marotti 70, L. Guilfoyle 70, D. Goad 72, R. Fields 72.

B Grade: (16 hcp) B. Stiff 69 net, I. Cash 70, N. Besley 71, B. Newton 72.

Nearest the pin: 1st D. Goad, 7th T. Herbert, 10th M. Trewin, 13th G. Wilson.

Tuesday’s winner was I. (44) 38 points.

Down the line: Coral

Dixon 38 pts countback and Thursday’s winner was P. Johnson 40 pts.

Leaders: A Grade scratch T. O’Neill 71 hcp, T. O’Neill 68. B Grade scratch D. Van Rooye 75 hcp, D. Vanrooye 64.

C Grade scratch D. Goad and B. Stiff 85 hcp, B. Stiff 69. D Grade scratch I. Cash 88 hcp, I. Cash 70. S. Bromby eagled the 8th hole.

Wonthaggi OUR midweek competition attracted 20 players and the winner was J. Burke 40 points.

Balls down the line: J. Wade 40, J. Davies 39, P. Davies 38, I. McDonald 38. Nearest the pin I. Baker.

The nine hole competition attracted eight players and the winner was D. Brown 23 points. Balls down the line: S. Tiziani 22, A. Ireland 18.

The Saturday stableford competition attracted 77 players. A Grade winner was J. Sartori 41 points, B Grade G. Crawford 44 points and C Grade H. Mackinder 46 points.

Balls down the line: R. Furborough, J. Burke, M. Johnson 41; A. Ireland, R. Hender, A. Bowman, P. Hanley, T. Salmon 40; S. Laing, D. Crellin, D. Brown, J. Grenville 39.

Nearest the pins: 2nd R. Furborough, 8th J. Richardson, 13th R. Furborough, 17th D. Crellin. Eagle 11th P. Dell.

Congratulations to our junior pennant side who on Sunday won the premiership. Led by captain Beau Vanagtmaal the team of Alex Geyer, Dean Williams, James Britt and John McDonald defeated Lang Lang at Leongatha South.

Well done boys and a special thank you to all caddies and supporters, and especially to Jeff McDonald for all his fantastic support over the last month. Well done.

Our men’s pennant sides will be selected this week, so check the pro shop sheet. I am Gray, Anne Gibson 35 points and Rita de Bondt 34.

expecting a huge 2016 season and the likelihood of a clean sweep of four flags.

Have a great week and I will see you all on the course.

Foster THE greens are now the highlight of the course, with them running very true and quite quick.

Plenty of run is still on offer, allowing for some real quality scores.

The winner of the men’s stableford on Tuesday (February 16) was Ray Prain 43 points.

DTL went to Norm Cooper 42 points, Peter Dight 39 points and Larry Giddy 37 points.

NTP went to sixth Norm Cooper and 15th Norm Cooper.

Eagle – Ray Prain 10th.

The winners of the ladies’ stableford on Wednesday were A Grade - Fiona Curram 38 points and B Grade – Val Gow 29 points.

DTL went to Melina Willder 35 points, Deb Williams 35 points and Shirley Cook 30 points.

NTP went to sixth Barb

Warren and 17th Deb Williams.

The winner off the men’s stableford on Thursday was Robert Fulton 40 points.

DTL went to Kevin Flett 39 points, Paul Spencer 38 points and Graeme Watkins 38 points.

NTP went to sixth John Mathers, and 15th Robert Fulton.

The winner of the chook in Friday’s nine hole stableford was Bernd Amerieter with 21 points.

DTL went Andrew Thompson 17points and Geoff Nott 17points.

NTP went to 17th Greg Dean.

The A Grade stableford winner on Saturday was Tony Vanin 42 points.

The winner in B Grade was Simon Barwick with 39 points.

DTL went to Paul Spencer 38 points, Neil Chandler 38 points, Cam Downing 38 points, Phil Schofield 37 points and Paul Robertson 37 points.

NTP went to fourth Robin Smith, sixth Fred Tyers, 13th Paul Robertson, 15th Tony Va-

Korumburra ladies THERE was drizzly rain for the golfers on Wednesday, with 14 women completing 18 holes and two playing nine holes.

Div 1 (0-24) was won

by Joan Peters (24) with 36 points, and runner up was

tional ball competition, which is payable on the day of the event only.

The event will commence at around 10am. A good field is expected to contest the event.

Entry forms are now available at all South Gippsland Golf Clubs or by downloading a form from the district’s website at www.southgippslandgolf.org.au, just click on the championships link, or alternatively enter online by clicking the online entry link.

Entries should be forwarded to the tournament manager Denis Stanes 0419 887 396.

Late or telephone entries will only be accepted if the field capacity is not reached.

Lynette McIvor (19) with 33 points.

Well done to Betty Yann (26) who won Div 2 (25-45) with 31 points followed closely by runner up Marg Harper (31) with 30 points.

Lynette McIvor won the NTP on the first and Judy Webb was closest on the 13th.

Next Wednesday there is a

Top team: David and Karen Sorrell were the winners of the twilight competition at Korumburra last Thursday.

Wonthaggi Ladies

Classic organisers: from left, Meeniyan’s Lloyd Himphill, Faye Le Page and South Gippsland Golf Classic coordinator Joe Taylor at the Meeniyan Golf Club last Tuesday.

Junior pennant WONTHAGGI and Lang Lang battled it out in the South Gippsland District Golf Association junior pennant final on Sunday.

After a tough competition, Wonthaggi took the title three matches to two.

Wonthaggi’s John McDonald, James Britt and Alex Geyer celebrated wins on the course and were supported by their fellow teammates.

The competing clubs congratulated each other after a hard fought final.

Phillip Island Golf Club to host district’s open day

THE South Gippsland District Golf Association will conduct its opening of the 2016 golfing season at Phillip Island Golf Club on Sunday, February 28.

The day will consist of an 18 hole Mixed Canadian Foursomes event, with prizes for both A and B Grades.

Entrant pairs are restricted to those who are members of South Gippsland Clubs, however entrants no longer have to be members of the same club, they do however have to be a member of a South Gippsland affiliated club.

The entry fee for all district events is now free, however each event will still have an op-

Par winners: from left, the B Grade winner Alison Strong, C Grade winner Glenys Day and A Grade winner Dot Stubbs had an excellent day out on the course last week.

Golf gents: from left, Tom Traill of Mirboo North, Graeme Duggan of Eastwood, Jerry Garrett and Paul Govaars of Garfield teed of at the Meeniyan golf course on Tuesday for the South Gippsland Golf Classic.

nin and 17th Tony Vanin.

The Friday night members draw was Peter Smith, but unfortunately he wasn’t at the club to collect the $1250.

The draw will now jackpot to $1300 this week.

The members draw was won by club favourite George Draeger, who turns up every week and was finally rewarded with the $440 jackpot.

The draw now drops back to $200 next week.

WEDNESDAY, February 17 was the qualifying round of the Lyla Tabner Foursomes Board Event.

There are three very important rules when playing foursomes golf: 1. Golf is only a game; 2. Pick a friend as a partner so laughing is compulsory; and 3. Golf is still only a game.

Having said that, Wednesday saw some very good scores returned to decide the top pairs to progress.

Great mates Marg Johnson (13) and Jan Jeeves (19) didn’t do too much wrong and with very steady golf, including a birdie four on the seventh returned a great card of 85 (16) 69 net.

They were closely pursued by another tried pairing of Anne Tschiderer (16) and Sev Piasente (23) with 92 (19.5) 72.5.

The third qualifiers were Jan Beaumont and Christine Hamilton 73.5 while Pam Hanley and Pam Russell 75, on countback from Judy Berry and Heather Wintle (75), were the fourth.

These four pairs will go on to the knockout match play next week.

NTP: on the second, Sara Beale and on the 17th Anne Tschiderer.

timesheet for those playing in the first round of the Singles Knockout. Others who are playing will play a Par event and hit off the 10th tee.

The golfers in the twilight competition had great weather on Thursday evening.

Congratulations to Karen and David Sorrell who won with 23 points. Carol and Bob Stiff were runners up with 20 points.

NTP winners on the first were David Enbom and Chris Rickard.

Saturday’s results will be in next week’s report.

Golf lessons for beginners and other members will start on Sunday, February 28, at 2.30pm until 3.30pm for four consecutive weeks. The cost is $20 each week.

Please contact Lee Clements if you are interested in attending these sessions.

BDL: Jan Beaumont and Chris Hamilton 73.5, Pam Russell and Pam Hanley 75, Heather Wintle and Judy Berry 75, Di Grimmond and Maree Anderson 77, and Sara Beale and Anne Walker 77.

Don’t forget the Ladies Come and Try Golf running Sunday mornings 9am to 10am, February 21 and 28, and March 6 and 13 with Scott Adams.

More than a game: from left, Anne Tschiderer, Sev Piasente, Jan Jeeves and Marg Johnson played by the rules and with Jan Beaumont and Christine Hamilton, and Pam Hanley and Pam Russell will play in the knockout round this week.

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Swimming season Alex Welsh off to Adelaide sensations PLENTY of good news in cycling lately with Thomas McFarlane and Ben Meadley having good recent wins while paracyclist Alex Welsh is off to Adelaide this weekend to defend his National road race title in the H3 classification of handcycling.

SWIMMING carnival for secondary and primary schools are a feature of Term One of the school year.

Lots of laughter: Zali Anderson was all smiles at the Korumburra pool for the Wonthaggi Secondary College House Swimming Sports recently.

Aqua fashion: from left, Gavin Hart, Samuel Walsh, Jaime Chila, Sarah Chandler and Kailah Salinger won the best dressed awards at Mirboo North Secondary College’s swimming sports recently.

Meanwhile best wishes go to Austin Timmins who is off to Launceston Velodrome, Tasmania from February 2427 to join the Victorian junior track team for titles there.

Ben Meadley competed in the gold final of the Victorian Master’s Individual Pursuit championships on Saturday, February 13; winning the silver medal after finishing runner-up to Jordan Thomas of the Brunswick club.

As reported in The Star on February 9, McFarlane recently returned from the National track titles with a silver and bronze medal.

Friday night started off threatening to be breezy and cold for track racing at Leongatha velodrome however by start time the wind had dropped and conditions were cool but great for racing. Unfortunately there was only a small field of riders to enjoy the conditions. Thomas Fitzgerald showed his excellent recent training was paying dividends as he sliced a quarter of a second of his personal best time for the one

Win for Thomas: Thomas Fitzgerald takes the win from Kaleb Jans in the Junior sprint derby on Friday night. Thomas had to race hard to keep Kaleb at bay whilst Felicity Waddell had the best of the tussle with Jack Allen for the minor placing. lap time trial. Felicity Waddell travelling across from Seaview did even better taking just on half a second from her PB. Kaleb Jans showed he was in for a good night as he also took half a second of his PB whilst Jack Allen who has missed a few weeks and sprouted several centimetres flew round in a new PB of 41.22sec.

In the senior ranks Steve Allen 32.50 was just ahead of Dylan Adams 33.55 and Bernadette Fitzgerald at 35.40.

Bernadette has just been given a spot on the Gippsland Womens Road team so has plenty to look forward to for the year coming. In the Junior section Thomas Fitzgerald was quickest at 35.87 sec just behind her sister Bernadette. Next was Kaleb Jans at

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Results Day 7 at Leongatha GC - men’s and ladies 4BBB stableford: A Grade: Men: Brian Vella, Tim Darby, National / Traralgon, 45 pts; runner-up Norm Bambury, Glen Dennis Bairnsdale / Orbost, 44 pts; 2nd runner-up Brendon Simon, Chris Indian, Leongatha, (42 pts).

Ladies: Heather Harley, Jennifer Schcank, Phillip Island, 41 pts; runner-up Chris-

tine Simmons, Lyn Noble, Eastwood, 39 pts.

B Grade: Men: Max Thomas, John Drew, Eastern, 49 pts; runner-up Bruce Cairncross, Bruce Cathie, Leongatha, 46 pts; 2nd runner-up Sashi Nair, Mike Higginbottom, Mirboo North / Dunes, 46 pts countback.

Ladies: Libby Seebeck, Julie Howard, Leongatha, 42 pts; runner-up Faye Quilford, Marg Griffiths, Leongatha, 41 pts countback.

Results Day 8 at Mirboo North GC - stroke 18 hole: A Grade: Men: Scratch Chris Buckland, Meeniyan 78; handicap Col Lambert, Bairnsdale 71 net countback.

Ladies: Scratch Heather Harley, Kooringal 85; handicap Dianne Grey, Phillip Island 72 net.

B Grade: Men: Scratch Michael Bungey, Queenbeyan 39 pts; handicap Len Fenton, Wales UK 38 pts countback.

Ladies: Scratch Jeanette Mitchell, Garfield 36 pts; handicap Liz Alcock, Lakeside Albert Park 34 pts.

C Grade: Men: Scott Blencowe, Mirboo North 37

pts; runner-up Ian Blencowe, Mirboo North 36 pts.

Ladies: Mary McManus, Tallwoods, 34 pts; runner-up Mary Beruldsen, Mirboo North 33 pts.

Results Day 9 at Foster GC - stroke 18 hole: A Grade: Men: Scratch Stuart Henning, Mirboo North 76; handicap Fred Kath, Axedale 71 net countback.

Ladies: Scratch Heather Harley, Kooringal 83; handicap Sabina Rosser, Keysborough 70 net.

B Grade: Men: Scratch Brendon Simon, Leongatha 43 pts; handicap Brian Dewar, Meeniyan 38 pts countback.

Grade champions: from left, Saturday winners were Will Bullock and Peter Riddle.

Meeniyan golf SATURDAY’S event was a singles stableford kindly sponsored by member Bruce Betts.

The A Grade winner with 37 points was W. Bullock (14) with B Grade going to new captain, P. Riddle (23) with 38 points. Balls went to C. Stewart and P. Hutcheson – both with 36; R. Hannay – 35; M. van Boven – 34 and N. Shaw – 33.

NTP went to B. Courtney and the pro pin to W. Bullock.

The member’s draw was

38.70 edging ahead of Felicity at 38.86.

The time trial was followed by a 5 lap scratch race for the juniors. Thomas Fitzgerald took control of the dash to the line but had to work hard to keep an energised Kaleb and Jack Allen at bay. The seniors raced over 10 laps and Steve Allen cruised in for the win ahead of Bernadette .

A short break and then the riders were back in action for handicaps. The junior dash over 1 lap saw Thomas (scr) take a narrow win from Kaleb (15) and Felicity (30). After another look at the handicaps the riders fronted for another 1 lap dash. Jack Allen (40) took line honours ahead of Kaleb (20) and Thomas (scr).

In the senior handicap over 2

unclaimed by the absent C. Mitchell.

Tuesday’s golf was given over to the South Gippsland Classic.

Thursday saw a win to D. McIntyre (15) with 36 points whilst C. Stewart (21) was runner up with 33.

Best nine went to M.van Boven and the NTPs went to R. McGeary and N. Scholte.

Entries are being taken for the Farm Traders’ Golf Day on Thursday, 10 March.

This is a 12 hole, four person ambrose (any combination). Entries close March 7.

Top games: from left, Heather Poletti (Section One) and Jenny Cope (Section Two) emerged the winners of the par event at Meeniyan last Wednesday.

Meeniyan Ladies ON Wednesday, February 17 the Ladies played a Par round.

The weather was drizzling but warm and we all enjoyed the golf, sponsored for the day by Linda Brown.

The winner for the day in Section One was Heather

Poletti (18) with plus three.

The Section Two winner was Jenny Cope (39) with plus two while the best nine went to Lyn Jennison (39) with plus two.

DLB: Dot Elliott (19) with minus three, Dot Christie (six) minus three, and Belinda Angwin (39) with minus three also.

Ladies: Scratch Jan Alborough, Stawell 34 pts countback; handicap Jeanette Mitchell, Garfield 34 pts countback.

C Grade: Men: Ross Davidson, Bairnsdale 37 pts; runner-up Robert Cusworth, Warragul 36 pts.

Ladies: Mary McManus, Tallwoods 33 pts; runner-up Jill Hopper, Kent UK 32 pts countback.

South Gippsland junior pennant

Season results Wonthaggi, February 14: Tyler Marotti Korumburra (1.5 hcp) d Dean Williams, Wonthaggi (4.5 hcp) 6/5.

Sean Henderson, Lang Lang (5.9 hcp) d Beau Vanagtmaal, Wonthaggi (6.3 hcp) 2 up.

Charlie May, Lang Lang (11.4 hcp) d Lachie Robinson, Phillip Island (14.1 hcp) 3/1.

Charlie McKenna, Lang Lang (16.7 hcp) sq. Ryan Thompson, Phillip Island (15.1 hcp) sq.

Jacob Taberner, Lang Lang (24 hcp) lt Taylah Robinson, Phillip Island (18.9 hcp) 1 up.

Gus Falting, Phillip Island (23.2 hcp) lt Will Christensen, Lang Lang (26.3 hcp) 2/1.

Issac Batty, Phillip Island (24 hcp) d John McDonald, Wonthaggi (28 hcp) 1 up.

Henry Bird, Phillip Island (21.7 hcp) lt John McDonald, Wonthaggi (28 hcp) 3/2.

Ladder Lang Lang ............................13.5 Wonthaggi ..............................7.5 Phillip Island..........................5.0 Leongatha ..............................2.0 Korumburra .............................2.0

LEONGATHA TOWN NETBALL CLUB Invite players to join the 2016 season Starts on Saturday April 16 at the Leongatha Netball Courts

REGISTRATION DAY Tuesday, March 1 at 4.30pm to 6.30pm at the Netball Pavilion.

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For all enquiries please phone Rebecca Arnason (President) 0438 002 999 or Helen Drury (Vice President) 0428 624 494

ST LAURENCE NETBALL CLUB REGISTRATION & UNIFORM FITTING Friday February 26, 4pm -6pm at Leongatha Netball Club Rooms.

All welcome, juniors from age 8 and above (under 11 age section)to age 17 & under and senior sections. Boys are welcomed up to the age of 15. New players welcome.

Further information please contact: Angelique Dunlevie 0438 166 124 or email stlaurencenc@gmail.com

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Schools embrace the break from the classroom and many students love the opportunity to dress up in the colours of their house.

Reports and more photographs from around the district will be in The Star’s next edition.

laps it was Steve Allen (scr) winning from Dylan (20) and Bernadette (45). Their second effort handicap saw Bernadette (60) claim the win from Steve (scr) and Dylan (30).

The juniors then raced an Olympic sprint with the team of Thomas and Jack winning in 39.77 sec from Kaleb and Felicity 39.90 sec – a job for the stop watches to separate them. This was followed by a team scratch race and again Thomas and Jack managed to take the honours as Thomas rode a very smart tactical race.

By this stage the seniors had recovered enough to tackle a 3 up sprint race. In a close result Steve won from Dylan and Bernadette. Dylan was feeling pretty positive about his prospects and challenged Bernadette to a sprint heat and in a great dash to the line it was Bernadette winning by a tyre. In the junior sprint derby it was Thomas having to race hard to keep Kaleb at bay whilst Felicity had the best of the tussle with Jack for the minor placing.

The club has been seeing some new riders at training on Wednesday night so officials are hoping this will make up for those that have changed activities over the summer holidays. The club has bikes available if riders want to come and try the need for speed on the track. Training has seen some high speed action behind the motor bike as the club coach puts the elite riders through their paces.

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OUR Invitation Day gratefully sponsored by Melina Bath, M.P. for Eastern Victoria Region was held last Friday with a full rink of bowlers.

The weather was poor during the day with several showers dampening what was otherwise a tremendous day.

Well done to all the ladies as the meal was lovely and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

President Maree did a sensational job getting the tables looking as stunning as they did with her magnificent goldfish bowls complete with a goldfish. Thank you to Nellie also for the beautiful flowers on each of the tables.

The important part of the day was won by the team from Lang Lang consisting of Bev Kitchin, Mary Dwyer, Elaine Christiansen and Zofie Parkitny.

The runners-up were the Meeniyan team of Barbara Dyke, Barbara Scott, Avril Van Wamel and Barbara Grady.

Thank you to all the teams that entered and helped make our day successful.

Meeniyan

OUR annual Farmers’ Day Triples on Monday, February 15 was sponsored by S.E.J. Leongatha.

The only four game winner was the Toora team of Ray Leecher, Alan Spooner and John Richardson.

From the five three game winners the runners-up were Eric Gallop, Gordon Bourke and Peter Henwood, Tarwin Lower.

The best last game went to locals Mick Scott, Bob Wylie and Russ Evans.

Results of Week Six of corporate bowls on February 9 and 10 were Tuesday winners Tapex with runners-up Triple Trouble.

On Wednesday Dillon Z winners and McBrowns runners-up.

Week seven winners for Tuesday 16 were Sharks and runners-up J.L.R. Wednesday 17 winners were Hordens with runnersup Trevor T. On the same day we hosted the Division Three Tuesday Pennant semi-finals with

Korumburra defeating Wonthaggi and Foster defeating Leongatha.

Weeks eight and nine mark the end of our corporate competition with finals being played amongst all teams.

March events include Monthly Triples on Thursday 3 and odd bods/married couples on Tuesday 8.

Tarwin Lower

A WIN over San Remo last Tuesday puts our Ladies Division Two Pennant team into the grand final on March 1. Well done Ladies.

A good roll up of members to support our ladies on the day would be greatly appreciated.

Not such good news for our Division Two Saturday Pennant team which was well beaten by San Remo in the preliminary final.

Our congratulations to the winners and we wish them well in the grand final.

Tonight is the finals night for the Barefoot Bowls.

It will be a big night and we encourage all members to come along to show their appreciation for the contribution that the Barefoot Bowlers make to our club.

SGBD Tuesday pennant bowls Semi finals February 16

Division 1: San Remo 16/97 (43 shots) d Inverloch -/54 (J. Allen-Dayle 33 d C. Hughes 20, R Dennis 34 d A. Tschiderer 16, S. Carvosso 30 d L. Luby 18).

Phillip Island 12/77 (10 shots) d Wonthaggi 4/67 (P. Major 39 d A. Green 14, D. Wagner 19 lt M. McBain 28, W. Braun 19 lt K. Simpson 25).

San Remo through to the grand final.

Inverloch plays Phillip Island in the preliminary final at Leongatha (23/2/16.)

Wonthaggi is out of the competition.

Division 2: Tarwin Lower 13/70 (4 shots) d San Remo 3/66 (H. Marshall 25 d J. Grindlay 16, H. Twite 20 drew

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Korumburra 16/72 (10 shots) d Wonthaggi -/62 (M. Goad 25 d R. Stewart 20, D. Williams 24 d K. Bird 22, J. McVeigh 23 d J. Kellow 20).

Tarwin Lower is through to the grand final.

San Remo plays Korumburra in the preliminary final at Leongatha (23/2/16.)

Wonthaggi is out of the competition.

Division 3: Korumburra.

13/54 (12 shots) d Wonthaggi 1/42 (S. Martin 30 d T. Kavanagh 18, J. Blogg 24 drew L. Beaumont 24).

Foster 14/43 (5 shots) d Leongatha -/38 (J. Bohn 21 d M. Jepson 19, R. Riati 22 d B. Thompson 19).

Korumburra is through to the grand final.

Wonthaggi plays Foster in the preliminary final at Leongatha (23/2/16.)

Leongatha is out of the competition.

South Gippsland pennant bowls Preliminary finals THE South Gippsland Bowls Division preliminary finals were played on Saturday at various venues around the division.

The Division 1 game was played at Toora where the match of the day was played between Phillip Island Blue and Leongatha, in the end Phillip Island Blue by 16 shots.

In Division 2 also played at Toora, top of the table San Remo played Loch and were simply too good for Tarwin Lower. At the end of play San Remo were a massive 56 shots ahead.

In Division 3, played at Tarwin Lower, Foster who finished top of the ladder scraped home by a mere four shots over Phillip Island.

There was no result in Divisions 4 as there is a pending issue to resolve from the previous week’s semi final.

The Division 5 result saw Phillip Island only win one rink, but still managed to get over the line winning by four

shots.

The results of all games were: Division 1: Phillip Island Blue 14-73 d Leongatha 2-57.

Division 2: San Remo 1699 d Tarwin Lower 0-43.

Division 3: Foster 14-70 d Phillip Island 2-66.

Division 4: S.G.B.D. match committee ruling pending, regarding semi final played on 13/2/2016.

Division 5: (at Inverloch) Phillip Island 12-68 d San Remo 4-64.

Next Saturday will see the grand finals played. Matches and venues are as follows: Venues to be announced My ‘kiss of death’ tips are: Division 1: Inverloch to win a close one against Phillip Island Blue and should win by a narrow five shots.

Division 2: Loch may have scraped in against Corinella, but will be no match for San Remo that will take the game by 21 shots.

Division 3: Tarwin Lower will simply make Wonthaggi look like second rate bowlers and win by 31 shots.

Division 4: Port Welshpool will get its revenge on Phillip Island from the semi final and take the pennant by a narrow 6 shots.

Division 5: Toora will easily account for Wonthaggi with a comfortable 18 shot win.

Good bowling to all in the grand finals.

Buffalo indoor ON Wednesday, February 17 there were eight players on a nice night to bowl which saw four teams of two.

They played three games of eight ends with six bowls.

In fourth (DLL), skipper Toni Heldens and Joyce Occhipinti; third (LWL), skipper Bill Wolswinkle and Mary Tumino; second (DLW), skipper Charlie Tumino and Graeme Trease; and first (WWW), skipper Joe Occhipinti and Denyse Menzies.

The best first game was Joe 9-7, second Bill 9-6 and third Charlie 11-2.

We hope to see you all next at 7.30pm.

Inverloch

Winners: from left, Geoff Marriott, Lochie, Gary Talbot and Glen Scott from the Traralgon Bowls Club, runners-up in the Annual Bass Coast Invitation Medley with the Inverloch Bowls Club president, Ron Burge.

Runners-up: from left, Shane O’Loughlin, John Hall and Daryl Major winners of the Annual Bass Coast Invitation Medley with Inverloch Bowls Club president, Ron Burge.

THE Annual Bass Coast Invitation Medley, conducted by the Inverloch Bowling Club was played in perfect conditions on Sunday.

Twenty teams from as far away as Ballarat contested the event with the winning team representing the Traralgon Bowls Club and the runner up being a composite team from South Gippsland.

The Inverloch Bowls Club thanks the joint sponsors of the event, Chapman Cartage, TNT Explosive Prints, Capeview Hardware and Big Dog Locks.

Wednesday’s social bowls was cancelled due to rain but will be back this week Wednesday, January 24 at the normal start time of 12.30 pm.

Sign on by 11.30am and wear bowls attire.

Inverloch’s monthly Turkey Triples sponsored

by Alex Scott and Staff was played on Thursday, February 18 in uncertain weather and finished with two four game winners.

The event was won by Wayne Parks and his team, Ron Lawson and John Paterno, with 70 points.

Runners-up, with 67 points, were visitors from Leongatha, Alan Easterbrook (s), Ray McGannon and Lance Lancaster.

Best Game, with 22

Leongatha

LEONGATHA Bowls Club held a Short Form Open Pairs Tournament on Saturday, February 21 February.

The event, sponsored

by Stockdale and Leggo, had 32 teams participate on what was a very successful day.

Below: Winners: from left, Peter Shaw and Paul Hardy were the winners of the short form tournament.

Leongatha

Above: Youth: from left, Sarah Ashby and Taylah Rhodes from Drouin are only 15 year olds and are in the Under 21 Victorian Development Squad.

They didn’t win any section but were tough competition against the more experienced bowlers.

TUESDAY, February 16 saw Division 3 ladies in the semi finals at Meeniyan against Foster, however they were unable to gain the overall win losing by five shots.

So ends the season for our ladies, nevertheless Division 1 and 3 ladies have done well and this can only get better for season 2016-17. Well done ladies.

Tuesday evening saw round three of the business bowls in action, with the results as follows: Mountain View (2) 86 d Harrys Plumbing 28, PAGS 83 d Westaway Ford 26, Gatha Lions 83 d Brewster Fill-ins 34, Mountain View (1) 71 d Edneys 35, Cellar Ladies Bowls 70 d Smiths 39, Spencers HHB 71 d Mini Skips 47, Beers 67 d BJ Earthmoving 47, Whackers 71 d Nippers 43, Nesci Transport 67 d Stewarts Tyres 40, Repco 62 d X Factor 50, Ladies 59 d Ted Martin Pools 48, Leongatha Bowls Team 54 d Parks 48, Murray Goulburn 55 d Pagettes 53 and Bowls Beauty and Leading Edge did not play.

After round three the leader is Whackers with 233

followed by Mountain View with 228, Gatha Lions 204, PAGS 199, Repco 183 and Mountain View (1) sixth.

A full ladder will be included in the next report after round four on Tuesday evening, February 23.

The winners of the midweek social bowls on Wednesday, February 17 were Jeff Pendergast (s) and Raleigh Soderland with three wins plus 13. Runners-up were Ken Williams (s) and Fred Sauvarin with three wins plus 10.

Saturday, February 20 saw Division 1 men’s pennant teams travel to Toora for the preliminary final against Phillip Island, however like our ladies were beaten on the day 57 shots to 73: J. Hall (s) won 23 to 14 shots, Wayne Walker (s) lost 18 to 35 shots and Russell Trotman (s) lost 16 to 24 shots.

This ends the pennant season for our men but they have done very well to finish in the finals, and as with our ladies all goes well for season 201617. Well done guys.

Saturday social bowls saw the winners being F. Sauvarin (s) and D. Patterson with three wins plus 12.

Wednesday, February 24 will see the monthly triples in action with a 9.30am start and BYO lunch. The sponsors for the day are McDonald and Roberts.

Friday, February 26 sees the ladies directors invitation day in action.

Saturday, February 27 sees the Saturday pennant grand finals played, however at the time of giving this report no definite decision had been reached as to where the finals are to be played.

Reminders: Wednesday, March 9 will be the singles tournament day. This is a handicap event with each bowler to play six games and to mark three games, with a 9.30am start and BYO lunch.

The club’s presentation night will be held on Friday night, March 18. Again a reminder to those who have not returned their raffle books and money, please do so as soon as possible and make sure all your tickets are sold if possible.

The club’s annual general meeting is scheduled for April 19 at 7.30pm.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

shots up, was taken by Andy Anderson (s), Bill Dilg and Ken Cecil.

Social bowls returns next Thursday, February 25 starting at 12.30pm.

In Tuesday Pennant Inverloch’s Division One team will play Phillip Island, at Leongatha, on Tuesday, February 23 for a finals berth the following Tuesday. Go, Ladies, Go! In Saturday Pennant there are three teams (Divisions One, Two and Four Blue) already in the grand finals to be played next Saturday, February 27.

Inverloch’s only team in a preliminary final was Four White playing at Tarwin Lower for the chance to meet Inverloch Four Blue in the final.

Inverloch White defeated a determined and strong finishing Phillip Island team at Tarwin Lower and should play Inverloch Blue in next Saturday’s final.

However, at the time of writing, there is an unre-

solved player qualification issue with one of the other teams which might require a second qualifying match for Inverloch White, at a time and place yet to be announced.

Watch the SGBD website or the IBC website or contact the competing clubs for information on this issue.

Saturday Pennant for season 2015/16 will finish with these finals matches this Saturday but there’s plenty of bowling action on the agenda for the off season soon commencing.

Inverloch Bowls Club expects a minimum of wet weather interruptions, having a fulltime all-weather synthetic green for the first full year.

Inverloch is enjoying a remarkably successful year in the State Championships elimination series with three winning teams going through to the State Finals to be held in Bendigo on April 16.

The winners of their respective play-offs for

Strzelecki Region, held at Trafalgar Bowling Club on Sunday, February 14 were: • Ron Burge and Wayne Parks: State Pairs; • Mick Coram and Jaye Allen-Dayle: State Mixed Pairs; and • Frank Seaton: State Singles.

These players are all now in the final 16 and bound for Bendigo.

Adding more icing to the Inverloch bowling cake, Mick Coram and Frank Seaton took out the Champion of Champions title for the Strzelecki region.

An outstanding all-round result for the Inverloch Bowls Club for season 2016 with the possibility of some State Titles at Bendigo in April.

Back to less heady matters, the fortnightly Friday dinner is this Friday, February 26.

Sign on early to be assured of a place.

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Beautiful: from left, Maddi Carew, Hannah Alexander and Sam Scott looked lovely for the Dalyston FNC function at the Woolamai races on Saturday.

Close finish: Thunderball, trained by Stony Creek’s Karen Strong, just made it over the finish line first in the Coolaroo Cup trophy race on Saturday, with Wright Opinion close behind.

Right, Winners: from left, jockey Lisa Nicholls and Stony Creek trainer Karen Strong were thrilled their horse Thunderball won the Coolaroo Cup trophy race on Saturday.

Race day enjoys success AN excellent crowd enjoyed a day out at the Woolamai Picnic Races on Saturday.

With beautiful weather, exciting races, several functions and plenty of children’s activities, there was something for every-

one to enjoy.

A pleasing number of horses were entered in the six races on the day, followed by presentations for the winning jockeys and trainers courtesy of the club’s sponsors.

Overall, Woolamai Racing Club has enjoyed

an excellent season.

“We’ve been pleased with the crowds at each race meeting and we’ve still got two more race meetings to look forward to,” club secretary Bev Carmichael said.

“The dry season has been tough, but we’ve

managed to keep the course in excellent racing condition.”

The upcoming race meetings will be held on March 19 and April 9, and the club is excited to introduce the New Year’s holiday race meeting on January 2 in 2017.

Yanakie does it again YANAKIE Campdraft a resounding success with 805 runs plus finals and over 950 cattle put through.

With fantastic weather although a little dusty at times the campdraft started at 6.30am with the maiden event followed by 8-13 Juniors, 1417 Juveniles, Novice and Open for Open. The Open for Open was a spectacle; all riders and horses left nothing behind.

The top quality cattle for the

event were donated by Lachie and Stella Bowman and helped make the event great viewing for all.

The eventual winner was Vicki Hiscock riding Steph after having a run off with Peter Boulton.

Sunday morning saw more beautiful weather and top cattle for good Ladies drafting.

There was a nice run of Fresian heifers kindly donated by Phil Tracey and family and it was pointed out during presentations on Satuday night that the Tracey family has do-

nated more than 10,000 cattle to the Yanakie Campdraft.

After the Ladies the Novice event was run which was won by Micheal Hiscock riding Constellation then the Open which was a tough event.

The big Hereford bulls took some hard work and the eventual winner was Tom Ford of Sale. To finish the day there was the Top Cut Out run off between Vicki Hiscock and Ian Hengstberger with Ian coming away the winner.

Riders turn heads at Korumburra PERFECT weather greeted the Korumburra Horse Show HRCAV rings one and two at the Korumburra Showgrounds recently.

Consistent, good riding was rewarded with swathes of ribbons and the High Point Award, sponsored by Rodwells, for Ayla Hand.

The inaugural High Point Award for a Leongatha and District Equestrian Club rider, sponsored by Great Southern Saddlery, was won by Miranda Norton-Reardon, who rode a well presented and sensitively ridden Ham in both rings for double points.

Many riders from clubs in

Picture of concentration: Stony Creek Adult Rider Rebecca Parker has her mind on the job at the Korumburra Horse Show. the surrounding districts were represented, in addition to those travelling from further afield to vie for prize rugs and bags of feed to complement

the satin ribbon haul.

Encouraging, too, was the presence of local spectators of the show at all the rings on offer by the Korumburra Show

Society. A range of levels was represented and inexperienced horses got through the day with placings and show time under their belts.

Surfers compete at Sandy Point SOUTH Coast Boardriders held its second contest of the season at Sandy Point recently and there were some very good waves for all competitors.

And on the weekend the boardriders journeyed to Wilsons Promontory where they conducted their annual camping weekend.

At Sandy Point the surf was three to four feet and clean left and right-handers, a nice size for the grommets. Standouts on the day were Noah Anderson

in the cadets division taking some big drops out the back and riding right through to the shorebreak and Jed Krugger competing in the Junior division, winning a close one on a countback.

In the open division Ty O’Sullivan was on fire and easily won the final while the grey warrior, James Taylor was a clear winner in the over 40s division .

Results: Cadets : 1st Noah Anderson , 2nd Nelson Mac , 3rd Rye Cicero 4th Jarrah Cicero Junior: Equal 1st Jed Krugger and Leon Wake ( Jed wins on a count back ) 3rd Jordy Hill

Top cadet: Noah Anderson shows nice style on an inside section at Sandy Point. , 4th Zali Hill Over 40: 1st JT 2nd P Oneill 3rd Jezza 4th Pete Mac

Open: 1st Ty , 2nd Jezza , 3rd Timmy D , 4th JT , and 5th Aiden Wilson

Club spirit: Ang Marotta and Jack Osbaldeston were at the Woolamai Picnic Races for a Dalyston Football Netball Club function on Saturday.

Below, Day out: Wonthaggi’s Bryn Hughes, Tilly Verwey-Mitchell, Jenny Mounsey and Myca Alba enjoyed watching the races from the lawn at the Woolamai Race Club on Saturday.

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• LDCA A Grade Division 1

Town, Workers fight for last spot THE final four of cricket’s A Grade Division One competition will be decided on the last round of matches when Leongatha Town fifth meets Workers, fourth, in a do or die contest for the last final’s spot.

The winner finishes fourth for a place in the finals; for the loser it’s all over for the season.

Leongatha Town kept its final’s hopes alive by inflicting ladder leader OMK’s first loss for the season; OMK bowled out for 179 in response to Town’s 232 the week before.

Played at Scorpian Park, Town’s bowlers kept the

screws on the Diggers all day. Borschman’s 3/45 from 20 overs, Weerasinghe’s 4/69 from 29 overs and Ratnaike’s 3/23 from 11.1 overs were all huge efforts.

OMK opener Daniel Lloyd stayed around for a while and scored a fine 50 and a 2/78 at one stage the Diggers were looking solid.

Captain of OMK Jason Wilson made 39 before Weerasinghe had him caught

by Matt Smith and it was mostly downhill from there apart from a 24 by Barry Wyatt down the order.

An exciting tie was fought out between Nerrena and Workers on the Leongatha turf.

Nerrena should have won this one chasing just 124 but the dogged Workers just

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 OMK......................................132 Inverloch ...............................102 Nerrena ...................................96 Won Workmens ......................84 Town.........................................78 Korumburra ..............................78 Phillip Island ............................42 Imperials ..................................12 A Grade Division 2 MDU ...................................... 110 Won Miners ............................98 Kilcunda-Bass.........................96 Koonwarra-L/RSL .................92 Poowong-Loch .........................72 Foster........................................24 Glen Alvie ..................................0 B Grade Division 1 OMK......................................150 Town ...................................... 114 Won Workmens ....................102 Phillip Island...........................90 Nerrena .....................................78 MDU ........................................42 Inverloch ..................................42 Koonwarra L/RSL......................6 B Grade Division 2 Won Miners ..........................120 Korumburra ...........................84 Kilcunda-Bass.........................78 Poowong-Loch ........................72 Imperials ..................................48 Glen Alvie ................................42 Foster........................................24

C Grade Division 1 OMK......................................138 Korumburra .........................128 Won Workmens ....................102 Phillip Island...........................96 Town.........................................48 Inverloch ..................................48 Nerrena .....................................36 MDU ........................................36 C Grade Division 2 OMK......................................108 Won Workmens ....................100 Kilcunda-Bass.........................90 Won Miners ............................90 Poowong-Loch .........................54 Koonwarra L/RSL....................24 Glen Alvie ................................18 Under 16 East Zone MDU ......................................108 Koonwarra L/RSL ...............102 Nerrena ...................................60 Korumburra ...........................54 Town/Imperials ........................36 Imperials ....................................0 Under 16 West Zone Kilcunda-Bass.......................120 Won Workmens ......................90 Poowong-Loch ........................72 Phillip Island...........................36 Inverloch ..................................30 Glen Alvie ................................12

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 14 - February 27 & March 5 Home team Away Team Grade A1 Won Workmens v Town Phillip Island OMK Korumburra Grade A2 Poowong-Loch Foster Koon-L/RSL Kilcunda-Bass Grade B1 Nerrena Town Inverloch MDU Grade B2 Kilcunda-Bass Imperials Glen Alvie Won Miners Grade C1 Korumburra Phillip Island MDU Won Workmens Grade C2 Won Miners Won Workmens Koon-L/RSL Glen Alvie

v Imperials v Nerrena v Inverloch

Ground

Umpire

Butch W G. Wightman G. Laird Cowes Rec T. Rogers Outt Rec J. Curry Kor Rec L. White

v v v v

Glen Alvie MDU Won Miners Bye

Loch Rec A. Stride FGC G. Goss L Turf M. Heenan

v v v v

OMK Won Workmens Koon-L/RSL Phillip Island

Nerr Rec SP 1 Inv Rec Meen Rec

v v v v

Korumburra Bass Rec N. Barnes Foster EC N. Grabham Poowong-Loch GA B. Bek Bye

v v v v

OMK Nerrena Inverloch Town

v v v v

OMK Won Rec TBA Kilcunda-Bass WSC TBA Poowong-Loch Koon Rec K. Scrimshaw Bye

KSC Rhyll Dumb McMhn

I. Richhardds T. Grace A. Roberts A. Jordan

I. Thomas TBA N. Graydon G. Wyatt

Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741.

Please note all games start at 1pm. All umpires are requested to attend a meeting on Tuesday, March 8 at Bairs Hotel for finals arrangements.

didn’t give up. From 3/57 and looking comfortable Nerrena lost 6/22 to be 9/79 and staring down the barrel.

Enter Chris Savage and Josh Trease who put on 45 runs for the last wicket; most notably Trease didn’t score one run but stuck around none-the-less while Savage went on to make 51.

Unfortunately for Nerrena with scores tied at 124 apiece Savage tried to whip one ‘round the corner for the winning run but managed to get a leading edge and he was caught. Dave Baldi made 31 earlier in the innings.

Two four wicket hauls for Workers saw Ryan G.Thomas take 4/45 and Gavin Britt 4/28.

Nerrena’s spot in the finals is assured but currently third it can finish second if results go to its liking this weekend.

Imperials made a good fist of its match against Korumburra after the Cobra’s had set the Imps 299 for victory.

Although it was going to be tough for bottom team Imps it managed 245 all out.

In fine form after his previous 48 against Nerrena, Troy Williams notched his first ton for the season with a fine 113 with 13 fours and 3 sixes part of the onslaught.

Williams and Sam Graham 42 shared in a 79 run partnership and things were running well for the side.

Luke Zanchetta took 5/94 for the Cobras.

Inverloch went on its winning ways and its 197 from last week could not be overhauled by Phillip Island which finished on 145.

Opener Lachie Cleeland was batting magnificently and at 0/70 the Sharks looked like it could pull off an upset.

The runout of Cleeland on 75 was the turning point from which the Islanders could not recover.

Ryan B.Thomas bowled

Clamp down: Matt Borschman (3/45) and the other Leongatha Town bowlers managed to keep the pressure on to pull off a big win over previously undefeated OMK. More photos at www.mdphotos.net a superb spell, claiming 5/16 from 16 overs.

INVERLOCH d PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Inverloch 197 1st innings Phillip Island L. Cleeland r.o. .........................75 B. Johnston c. W. Taberner b. C. Tait ...............................12 B. Insall b. R. Thomas................5 C. Keerthisinghe r.o. ..................0 J. Keating lbw. b. R. Thomas ..........................5 T. Hettiarachchi lbw. b. R. Thomas ........................22 J. Black b. R. Thomas ................2 M. Wright n.o. ............................6 J. Cox c. W. Taberner b. R. Thomas ..........................0 S. Kirton c. b. L. Rankin ............2 Z. Brown b. L. Rankin ...............1 Extras ......................................15 Total .......................................145 Bowling: L. Rankin 2/23, K. Rotthier 0/30, T. McQualter 0/36, R. Thomas 5/16, D. Mathews 0/23, B. Debono 0/5, C. Tait 1/0.

NERRENA tied WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens 124 1st innings Nerrena S. Lester b. R. Thomas ...............0 D. Baldi c. T. Hooper b. G. Britt .............................31 T. Wightman b. R. Thomas ........0 M. Clark c. K. Brann b. R. Thomas ..........................2 D. Symmons b. G. Britt ...........17 C. Savage c. K. Brann b. S. Williams .......................51 P. Matheson c. K. Brann b. R. Thomas ..........................2 R. Clark b. G. Britt .....................1 C. Salmon c. R. Thomas b. G. Britt ...............................1 R. Joy b. M. Thomas ..................4 J. Trease n.o................................0 Extras ......................................15 Total .......................................124 Bowling: R. Thomas 4/45, S. Williams 1/30, J. Sheerin 0/1, G. Britt 4/28, M. Thomas 1/13.

TOWN d OMK 1st innings Town 232 1st innings OMK

A. Miller lbw. b. A. Ratnaike.........................5 D. Lloyd c. A. Ratnaike b. M. Borschman ..................50 D. Creed c. M. Weerasinghe-Silva b. M. Borschman ..................12 J. Van Rooye b. U. Weerasinghe ................ 11 J. Wilson c. L. Smith b. U. Weerasinghe ................39 T. Wyatt c. L. Smith b. M. Borschman ....................2 A. Rose b. U. Weerasinghe ........2 B. Wyatt c. M. Smith b. A. Ratnaike.......................24 P. Dell c. A. Hickey b. U. Weerasinghe ..................4 A. Jenkins b. A. Ratnaike ...........6 N. Cant n.o. ................................0 Extras ......................................24 Total .......................................179 Bowling: A. Ratnaike 3/23, M. Borschman 3/45, M. Weerasinghe-Silva 0/24, U. Weerasinghe 4/69.

IMPERIALS def by KORUMBURRA

1st innings Korumburra 8/298 (dec) 1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin r.o. ........................15 M. Lafferty c. K. Rigby b. A. Meade ..........................17 L. Rogers c. J. Richards b. A. Meade ..........................14 T. Williams c&b. L. Zanchetta .............. 113 S. Graham lbw. b. L. Zanchetta .....................42 D. Lunn c. K. Rigby b. L. Zanchetta .......................3 R. Higgins c. K. Dorman b. L. Zanchetta .......................7 J. Ginnane b. S. Dole ...............18 T. Sauvarin c. K. Dorman b. L. Zanchetta .......................6 D. Ginnane c&b. S. Cole ...........8 Z. Price n.o. ................................0 Extras ........................................2 Total .......................................245 Bowling: L. Zanchetta 5/94, A. Meade 2/45, S. Dole 2/60, K. Dorman 0/20, K. Rigby 0/8, I. Osman 0/16.

• LDCA A Grade Division 2

Cougars shore up fourth K O O N WA R R A / Leongatha RSL has almost guaranteed it will play in finals after thumping bottom side Glen Alvie outright.

The Cougars boldly declared at 1/123 last week and very nearly pulled off an innings defeat. As it was the Cougars still received 20 points for its first innings win and the outright.

At fourth on 92 points the Cougars are 20 points clear of Poowong/Loch. In the final round Koony has a tough one against second placed Miners while Poowong/Loch will need a thumping win over Glen Alvie if it stands any chance of displacing the Cougars.

For Koony Brock Hastings was the best of the bowlers claiming 4/17 with John Reid top scoring for Glen Alvie in its second dig with 32.

A magnificent batting effort from sixth placed Foster denied Kilcunda Bass an innings defeat.

Foster openers Lynch and Buckland continued where they left off last week with a 48 run partnership before Buckland fell for 24. Lynch

and Straw continued to attack and they brought the score to 110 before Straw fell for 40.

Graeme Watkins then entered the crease and he top scored with 74 as Foster compiled 8/290 to deny any chance Killy Bass had for an outright.

In the end it was Killy Bass 2/129 to Foster’s 82 and 8/290.

Miners completed victory in the final match scoring 286 to Poowong Loch’s 232.

Quite a few of Poowong/ Loch’s bats got starts but the big partnerships required just weren’t there.

Top scorer was Paul Dyer on 44 with Matthew Hancock 33 and Keanu Miller 30.For Miners Adam Hall was the standout with 5/84 from 20 overs.

MDU had the bye this week and meets the in form Foster in the last round.

GLEN ALVIE def by KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Glen Alvie 49 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL 1/123 (dec) 2nd innings Glen Alvie D. Tiziani lbw. b. B. Hastings .........................0 L. McRae b. J. Kennedy.............1 S. Watson lbw. b. N. Liyanage ......................14 D. Williams c. C. Moscript

b. S. Hughes .........................22 A. Hamilton c. A. Rockall b. N. Liyanage ........................1 J. Reid b. B. Hastings ...............32 P. Roberts c. S. Hughes b. B. Hastings .......................14 J. Tiziani lbw. b. B. Hastings .........................0 A. McBride n.o. .........................3 W. Luke lbw. b. A. Rockall ..........................0 Extras ......................................15 Total .......................................102 Bowling: J. Kennedy 1/8, B. Hastings 4/17, K. Thorne 0/23, B. Perry 0/14, S. Hughes 1/7, N. Liyanage 2/16, A. Rockall 1/5.

2nd innings Koonwarra-L/RSL C. Moscript n.o. .......................19 A. Rockall c. L. McRae b. S. Watson............................7 J. Moore n.o. ..............................7 Extras ........................................0 Total ......................................1/33 Bowling: J. Reid 0/20, S. Watson 1/13.

WON MINERS d POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Won Miners 286 1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox c. R. Birkett b. J. Loos ..............................15 A. Bardwell c. A. Hall b. J. Loos ..............................20 K. Miller c. J. Nelson b. A. Hall ..............................30 T. Allen c. J. Nelson b. J. Piasente...........................3 J. Patullo c. J. Andrighetto b. A. Hall ..............................23 P. Dyer c. J. O’Reilly b. A. Hall ..............................44 R. Greaves c. G. Kent b. A. Hall ..............................17 A. Fisher c. J. Nelson

b. A. Hall ..............................22 M. Hancock c. B. Andrighetto b. J. Piasente.........................33 M. Loader n.o.............................2 M. Allen c. J. Loos b. J. Piasente...........................6 Extras ......................................17 Total .......................................232 Bowling: R. Birkett 0/63, J. Loos 2/30, J. Piasente 3/18, A. Hall 5/84, J. Nelson 0/28.

KILCUNDA-BASS d FOSTER 1st innings Foster 82 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass 2/129 (dec) 2nd innings Foster M. Lynch c. A. Larcombe b. J. Mahood.........................57 H. Buckland b. T. Smith ...........24

O. Straw lbw. b. J. Mahood.........................40 G. Watkins c. J. Bastwrous b. A. Donohue ......................74 T. Smith b. J. Mahood ................0 J. Prain b. J. Mahood..................0 D. Walker c. S. Oates b. J. Mahood.........................22 F. Griggs b. A. Donohue ..........17 H. Griggs n.o. ...........................45 A. Straw n.o. ..............................7 Extras ........................................4 Total ....................................8/290 Bowling: T. Smith 1/53, S. Leman 0/67, J. Mahood 5/62, A. Donohue 2/33, D. Pipicelli 0/23, A. Larcombe 0/24, D. Ferguson 0/7, J. Tregear 0/9, J. Bastwrous 0/10.

Batsmen ready: from left, Glen Alvie’s Alex Hamilton and Jay Tiziani awaited their turn to bat against Koonwarra L/RSL in Saturday’s A2 match.

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MDU thumps a big win MDU triumphed over Koonwarra L/RSL with an impressive win of well over 200 runs.

After gaining up a massive lead during the first day of the two day match, MDU picked up where it left off and finished the game strongly.

Batsman Steve Arnup left the ground with 83 runs and continued his run on Saturday.

He finished his run with 115 runs, which was combined with a massive score from Simon McRae, who made 118 runs.

McRae retired not out.

Samuel Turner and Callum Sherriff were the leading bowlers for Koonwarra L/ RSL, taking two wickets each from MDU. However, the game was long won and MDU were the proud victors with 6/460.

Try as it might, Inverloch could not catch up to Phillip Island’s solid lead.

Phillip Island set the standard after it finished its innings 7/289 after 75 overs.

Warren Williams was the stand out batsman for Inverloch, making 77 runs.

However, five wickets from Phillip Island bowler Clint Wilson and three catches from fielder Tony Hornsby overpowered the Stingrays, and they were all out for 117 after 37 runs.

OMK continued its undefeated streak after taking a win against Town.

Opening batsmen Kris Kerr and Luke Jones made short work of the game, each scoring more than 80 runs each.

Town bowlers Zack Trease, Scott Browne and Josh Schelling each took two wickets from OMK, but was unable to bridge the gap between the scores.

OMK finished its innings 9/277 after 72 overs, defeating Town’s all out for 203.

Town opened its second innings and finished 1/18 after two overs.

Josh Schelling and Scott Browne batted within that time.

Schelling was caught by Town fielder Nick Audino.

A solid 93 runs from opening batsman Steven Brann put the Wonthaggi Workmens in a prime position to defeat opponent Nerrena.

Mark McCall, 50 runs, and Liam Sawyer, 49 runs, also performed well for the Workmens.

Nerrena fought to keep control of the game with bowler Jarrod Hoy taking two wickets, but the game was well in the hands of the Workmens.

The Workmens won the game 4/207 after 56 overs, sliding over Nerrena, which was all out for 204.

With one round left to go before the finals season starts, teams will be fighting to take a spot in the top four.

Currently, OMK is sitting firmly on top undefeated, followed by Town, the Workmens and Phillip Island.

PHILLIP ISLAND d INVERLOCH 1st innings Phillip Island 7/289 1st innings Inverloch N. Brayley c. T. Hornsby b. M. Parsons..........................4 W. Williams lbw. b. C. Wilson..........................77 M. Goldsmith c. T. Hornsby b. C. Wilson............................8 A. Mutjaba stp. T. Hornsby b. C. Wilson............................9 D. Charkley c. T. Hornsby b. C. Wilson............................3 S. Hayes c. C. Andrews b. B. Quirk..............................6 C. Bulter n.o. ..............................2 J. Belli c&b. C. Andrews ...........2 J. Womer c. T. Hornsby ..............0 Extras ........................................6

Total ....................................... 117 Bowling: A. Thomas 0/35, C. Andrews 1/48, C. Wilson 5/17, M. Parsons 1/8, B. Quirk 1/8.

2nd innings Inverloch N. Brayley c. S. Boyack b. C. Andrews.........................6 M. Goldsmith n.o. ....................24 A. Mutjaba n.o. ........................23 S. Hayes c. T. Hornsby b. C. Wilson............................2 J. Belli c. B. Quirk b. S. Boyack .........................25 Extras ......................................21 Total ....................................3/102 Bowling: C. Andrews 1/11, A. Thomas 0/4, C. Epifano 0/8, C. Wilson 1/18, A. Finlayson 0/12, S. Boyack 1/7, L. Keating 0/15, T. Hornsby 0/14.

WON WORKMENS d NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena 204 1st innings Won Workmens S. Brann n.o..............................93 R. Geyer b. N. Trotto .................2 M. McCall b. T. Davison..........50 L. Sawyer c. N. Trotto b. J. Hoy ...............................49 A. Geyer c. J. Beckwith b. J. Hoy .................................4 Extras ........................................9 Total ....................................4/207 Bowling: T. Davison 1/62, N. Trotto 1/39, J. Hoy 2/52, C. Baudinette 0/35, A. Trotto 0/17.

OMK d TOWN 1st innings Town 203 1st innings OMK K. Kerr b. Z. Trease .................84 L. Jones b. A. Fixter .................89 R. White b. Z. Trease ............... 11 J. Cochrane c. I. Hanks b. J. Gill ..................................6 N. Creed b. J. Schelling ...........17 C. Chasemore r.o. .....................23 J. Paterson b. J. Schelling...........9 J. Lamers c. Z. Trease b. S. Browne...........................8 M. Adams c. J. Hume b. S. Browne...........................6 N. Audino n.o. ............................0 Extras ......................................24 Total .......................... 9/277 (dec) Bowling: W. Turner 0/34, B. Berry 0/21, Z. Trease 2/31, J. Hume 0/44, B. McKnight 0/32, J. Hume 0/16, S. Browne 2/38, A. Fixter 1/12, J. Gill 1/12, J. Schelling 2/18.

2nd innings Town J. Schelling c. ............................. 5 S. Browne n.o...........................12

No looking back: MDU B Grade captain, Simon McRae was caught off a no ball and went on to retire after posting a century. More photos at www.mdphotos.net B. McKnight n.o. .......................0 Extras ........................................1 Total ................................118 (cc) Bowling: J. Paterson 0/11, J. Cochrane 1/7.

KOONWARRA-L/RSL def by MDU

1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL 199 1st innings MDU S. Arnup c. C. Sherriff b. S. Turner......................... 115 W. Prosser c. b. B. Tomada ......32 S. Smith c. J. Rockall

b. S. Turner...........................30 C. Hoober b. C. Sherriff ...........41 S. McRae ret. n.o.................... 118 M. Olden c. M. Boswell b. Ja. Pickersgill ...................47 C. Olden n.o. ............................22 M. Hoober b. C. Sherriff ............0

T. Corry n.o. ...............................4 Extras ......................................51 Total ....................................6/460 Bowling: M. Boswell 0/64, C. Sherriff 2/79, Ja. Pickersgill 1/79, B. Tomada 1/53, D. Clark 0/94, S. Turner 2/29, D. Baker 0/31.

• LDCA B Grade Division 1

Miners seize a win WONTHAGGI Miners rose to Poowong Loch’s challenge during Saturday’s match.

Poowong Loch had left the game 9/253, but the Miners had their eye on the win and were determined to overtake their opponent.

Clint Honeysett put on an amazing show for the Miners, batting 116 and finishing the

game not out.

Darren Beesey also performed well, batting 86 runs not out.

Two wickets were taken

by Poowong Loch bowler Gary Knox but the Miners had the upper hand.

After 70 overs, the Miners were the victors with a final score of 4/270.

Korumburra took a win over the Imperials after stopping its opponent’s innings at all out for 105 a week prior.

This week, Korumburra took its shot at bat and proved itself worthy of the win.

Scott Hayes and Cameron Smith each batted more than 50 runs, contributing greatly to Korumburra’s overall score.

Imperials bowler Patrick McCaughan managed two wickets past the Korumburra batsmen, but Korumburra had the game won.

Korumburra left the field 3/178 after 31 overs.

Foster went into bat last weekend, but fell to Kilcunda Bass.

Opening batsman Ray Dower was the stand out of the match, making 22 runs for Foster.

However, Kilcunda Bass were determined to keep Foster’s score as low as possible, after coming off the field with

a low score of 196.

Kilcunda Bass bowlers Daniel Bettles and Chris Peckett put up a fierce fight and took four wickets each from the batsmen.

The pressure continued out of the field with Daniel Blackney and Ray Gardiner each taking two catches.

Foster finished its innings all out for 85.

Foster then opened its second innings and batted 2/61 within 28 overs.

The stand out batsmen during this innings was Tim Garvey and Paul Jervies, who batted more than 20 runs each not out.

Kilcunda Bass’ bowler Chris Elliott took out two wickets during this time.

Glen Alvie had the bye during this round.

FOSTER def by KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass 196 1st innings Foster R. Dower c. P. Mohascy b. C. Peckett .........................22 T. Garvey c. D. Blackney b. C. Peckett .........................18 R. Lewis c. C. Elliott b. D. Bettles............................0 D. Lacasa c. D. Blackney b. D. Bettles............................6 D. Hateley c. R. Gardiner b. C. Peckett ...........................0 J. Flanders c. R. Duff b. D. Bettles............................2 P. Jervies b. C. Peckett ...............0

L. Edgelow c. R. Gardiner b. D. Bettles............................1 G. Tanner n.o. .............................5 J. Thornell b. D. Blackney .........4 L. Buckland b. R. Duff...............2 Extras ......................................25 Total .........................................85 Bowling: C. Elliott 0/20, R. Duff 1/8, D. Bettles 4/17, C. Peckett 4/12, Z. Crow 0/8, D. Blackney 1/1.

2nd innings Foster R. Dower b. C. Elliott ..............10 T. Garvey n.o............................26 D. Lacasa....................................0 P. Jervies n.o.............................23 Extras ........................................2 Total ......................................2/61 Bowling: C. Elliott 2/16, R. Duff 0/3, S. Tapscott 0/16, Z. Crow 0/13, C. Peckett 0/11.

POOWONG-LOCH def by WON MINERS 1st innings Poowong-Loch 9/253 (cc) 1st innings Won Miners A. Honeysett b. N. Allen ..........15 S. Ivekovic b. L. Miller ..............3 J. Rumbold b. G. Knox ............31 C. Honeysett n.o..................... 116 D. Lambert c. A. Johnson b. G. Knox ..............................0 D. Beesey n.o. ..........................86 Extras ......................................19 Total .............................4/270 (cc) Bowling: L. Miller 1/58, S. Head 0/23, B. Monson 0/10, G. Birnie 0/50, N. Allen 1/51, A. Johnson 0/11, G. Knox 2/18, A. Sheedy 0/16, B. Hall 0/17, A. Dixon 0/5.

KORUMBURRA d IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials 105 1st innings Korumburra3/178

• LDCA Under 16

The final four get set Solid performers: back from left, Tom Roberts, Heath Dobbie, Evan Allaway, Keith Robinson, Xavier Roberson and Ethan Lamers. Front from left, Jacob Strickland, Jay Lindsay, Darcy Excell, Callum Buckland, Jude Grace, Campbell Ion, Darcy Hume and Josh Williams.

Thirteens on top LEONGATHA Under 13s won the toss and batted against Warragul playing in Drouin on Sunday.

Jacob Strickland (11) and Ethan Lamers (20ret) opened the batting.

Josh Williams (32 ret) posted the

highest score and off 40 overs the team was 8/155. Keith Robinson and Evan Allaway opened the bowling with Keith 1/4 picking up a wicket with his second ball.

Jay Lindsay 1/10, Xavier Roberton 1/10, Callum Buckland 1/26, Ethan Lamers 1/5 and Josh Williams 2/8.

Warragul finished 7/115.

This group of players will develop into a good side if it keeps working on the game; their batting is solid and bowling and fielding very solid.

Thanks to the coach Jareth Hume, team manager Warren Williams and Trina Wigney for their efforts.

LDCA U16’s semi finals begin at 10.15am on Sunday, February 28.

Game One: Kilcunda Bass versus Koonwarra RSL at Bass number one oval.

Umpires: Neil Barnes and Neil Grabham.

Game Two: Meeniyan Dumbalk versus Wonthaggi Club at Meeniyan.

Umpires: Ben Bek and Noel Grayden.

Balls supplied by the clubs for the semi finals which are

50 overs per innings.

In the final round, Round 10, in West Division, Club 5/153 with A. Geyer 62 not out and Koby Brann 46.

Bowling: Rowan Slade 2/28 and Ben McRae 2/23 Glen Alvie 71 and 3/62 with J. Derrick 24.

Kilcunda Bass 9/157 defeated Poowong Loch 6/118 with Matty Allen 29 and Codie Loughridge 43.

Bowling: Max Dyball 3 for 28.

Inverloch 8/118 defeated Phillip Island 98 with Keith Robinson 36 and Jack Spencer

10.

Ladder: Kilcunda Bass 120/Club 90/Poowong Loch 72/Phillip Island 36/Inverloch 30/Glen Alvie 12.

In East Division, MDU 8/131 defeated Nerrena 98 with Jacob Beckwith 16 and S. Bright 2/20.

Koonwarra RSL bye.

Town/Imperials 7/190 defeated Korumburra 3/182 with Harry McNeill 70 retired, Darcy Kemp 27 and Evan Allaway 53.

Bowling: Noah Fixter 2/12

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• LDCA C Grade Division 1

Cobras and Sharks bite SATURDAY saw C Grade teams return to the pitch to see out the remainder of their two week round 13 matches.

MDU went in to bat following the Diggers successful innings where it managed to make 7/382 the week prior.

Wayne Cocksedge contributed the most to the innings with 36 while Ben Davey was next best on 26.

Diggers’ David Jeffries took four wickets and four maidens in nine overs while Hayden James took two wickets.

MDU finished the innings on 110 in the 56th over as the team struggles to pick itself up from the bottom of the ladder, the Diggers still hold prime position.

The Red Caps went in to bat against the Workmen after they made 7/280 the week prior.

Red Caps’premier batsman Ben Croatto contributed 19 runs while batting partner Beavan Castles lead the innings with 36.

Polly Joseph and Nicholas Battersby made 33 and 27 runs respectively.

Workmens’ Matthew Cadwallender took three wickets and four maidens in 12 overs while Daniel Van Agtmaal and Lochlan McLean caught out two Red Caps batsmen.

Red Caps fell to defeat in the final over on 195 runs as the side takes penultimate place on the ladder.

The Sharks went in to bat after opponent the Scorpions made 8/243 the week before.

Opening batsman Carl Muscat made 40 runs before he was bowled out by Branson Amato. Peter Francis made

48 while Michael Cleary and Stuart Cox made 58 and 27 respectively, both not out.

Scorpions’ Ray Edwards took two wickets and a catch while Davern Goss and John Pouw also took a catch each.

The Sharks won the day on 7/251 in the 55th over and will take fourth place on the ladder just above the Scorpions.

The Cobras went in to bat the remainder of its innings after it played 26 overs following the Stingrays’ 53 runs in 34 overs.

Premier batsman Peter Churchill made 27 while Matt Wrigley made 23 not out and Glen Barrett made 26 before he was caught out by Paul Johnson.

Stingray’s Ryan Sparkes took three wickets for the side and the Cobras finished the innings on 6/137 in the 36th over.

Inverloch played another 42 overs but the Cobras won the day victorious as they take second place on the ladder. Inverloch currently sits at sixth.

OMK d MDU 1st innings OMK 7/382 (cc) 1st innings MDU C. Cary b. P. Gillin .....................0 D. Thomas b. D. Jeffries ............5 W. Cocksedge c. H. James b. D. Jeffries .........................36 K. Brown n.o. .............................0 J. Brown b. P. Green...................2 S. Benra r.o.................................4 G. Jones c. P. Green b. J. Greenwood ...................10 D. Sinclair c. R. Quaife b. H. James ...........................12 A. Wright c. J. Greenwood b. D. Jeffries ...........................0 B. Davey c. W. Dowel b. R. Dixon ...........................26 J. Phillips b. D. Jeffries ..............3 Extras ......................................12 Total ....................................... 110 Bowling: P. Green 1/17, R. Dixon 1/15, H. James 2/24, J. Greenwood 1/19, P. Gillin 1/11, D. Jeffries 4/22.

NERRENA def by WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens

7/280 (cc) 1st innings Nerrena B. Croatto c. L. Anstey b. M. Cadwallender ..............19 B. Castles c. S. Anstey b. M. Cadwallender ..............36 M. Waltom c. L. Anstey b. N. Dobbie .........................20 G. Giliam b. M. Cadwallender ..............10 J. Kelly c. L. McLean b. N. Dobbie .........................19 N. Battersby c. L. McLean b. J. Wade .............................27 S. Gaddam c. S. Coldebella b. L. McLean ..........................3 C. Marinou c. S. Roche b. L. Anstey ..........................10 W. Wardle c. S. Osborne b. L. Anstey ............................0 P. Joseph n.o. ............................33 D. Grigg stp. S. Osborne b. S. Anstey ............................4 Extras ......................................13 Total .......................................195 Bowling: J. Wade 1/37, L. Anstey 2/58, M. Cadwallender 3/25, S. Coldebella 0/24, N. Dobbie 2/20, M. Dobbie 0/6, L. McLean 1/18, S. Roche 1/3.

TOWN def by PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Town 8/243 (cc) 1st innings Phillip Island C. Muscat b. B. Amato .............40 M. Christopher b. R. Shields....25 S. Niven c. A. DeGennaro b. T. Cashin ..........................26 P. Francis c. R. Edwards b. A. DeGennaro ..................48 J. Manning r.o. ...........................0 W. Paterson c. D. Goss b. R. Edwards .........................8 J. Spencer b. R. Edwards ...........2 M. Cleary n.o. ..........................58 S. Cox n.o.................................27 Extras ......................................17 Total ....................................7/251 Bowling: M. Kreutzberger 0/38, J. Pouw 0/47, M. Warren 0/30, R. Shields 1/20, B. Amato 1/40, T. Cashin 1/15, A. DeGennaro 1/34, R. Edwards 2/24.

INVERLOCH def by KORUMBURRA 1st innings Inverloch 53 1st innings Korumburra P. Churchill c. E. Cousins b. A. Box ..............................27 A. Brinksma lbw. b. L. Kelly ............................10 H. McNeill b. R. Sparkes ...........1 R. Francis lbw. b. R. Sparkes ........................10 G. Barrett c. P. Johnson

All in style: Town’s Branson Amato was 1/40 after his 10 overs which included two maidens. More photos at www.mdphotos.net b. L. Kelly ............................26 I. Riddell b. R. Sparkes ............14 M. Wrigley n.o. ........................23 T. Morrison n.o...........................6 Extras ......................................16 Total .......................... 6/137 (dec) Bowling: R. Sparkes 3/49, A.

Jacob Whiteside and Fraser West opened the bowling.

Solid batting saw Warragul reach 5 for 144.

Bowling: Fraser West 1/10, Bailey Harvey 1/19 and Hayden Tiziani 2/6.

R. Bradley b. D. Telfer ...............0 K. Manoukian b. D. Telfer .........1 Extras ........................................6 Total .........................................73 Bowling: D. Telfer 3/14, S. Hall 0/2, P. Churchill 6/39, M. Wrigley 0/8, G. Barrett 0/5.

Workers get an outright

LDCA Under 12 show great potential Batting after lunch against a very good Warragul attack most players got a start and after 40 overs LDCA was 8/134 with the best Tyson Twite (20) and Jacob Whiteside (23).

The Under 12s bowling improved from the previous game with more emphasis bowling on off stump and the fielding was good in the conditions.

With a solid batting effort these boys could develop into a good group of cricketers once they get a

N. Bradley c. M. Wrigley b. D. Telfer .............................9 R. Sparkes c. b. P. Churchill.......8 R. Hughes b. P. Churchill ...........3 B. Lansdown b. P. Churchill ......7 Mackay c&b. P. Churchill ..........5 A. Toll n.o. .................................2

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Will grow: back from left, team manager Craig Harvey, Dale Robinson, Tom Niven, Joel Cumin, Jacob Whiteside, Hunter Tiziani, Frazer West, Bailey Harvey and coach Tim McGrath. Front from left, Hayden Fincher, Tyson Twite, Seth Rockall, Harry Hoekstra, Mitch McGrath and Noah Fixter.

LDCA Under 12’s versus Warragul at Longwarry on Sunday, February 21, Leongatha won the toss and sent Warragul into bat.

Box 1/19, L. Kelly 2/18, B. Lansdown 0/42, E. Cousins 0/0.

2nd innings Inverloch M. Woods lbw. b. P. Churchill.......................24 P. Johnson c. G. Barrett b. P. Churchill.........................8

bit more strength.

Thank you boys for your efforts over the two games and I look forward to following your careers in cricket especially if you continue to work hard at your game and ensure you show discipline in your batting and bowling.

Thank you to Tim McGrath and Craig and Chelsea Harvey for looking after the boys and to all the parents and grand parents who supported the boys.

WONTHAGGI Club secured maximum poins with an outright victory over Poowong Loch..

Poowong Loch returned to bat after it scored only 68 runs in 40 overs while Workmens batted 5/129 in 19 overs.

The home side struggled again with Tim Hancock contributing most to the innings with 20. Brady Nicholls and Neil Hancock were next best with 18 and 10 respectively.

Workmens’ Joel Brann helped keep PL at bay, taking four wickets and two maidens in seven overs.

PL finished the innings on 80 runs in 43 overs as Workmen returned to bat its second innings.

Justin Licis and Drew Herbert each made seven runs while Aidan Churchill’s four runs made enough for Workmen to reach victory.

Workmen will maintain its second place on the ladder.

The Diggers went in to bat against Glen Alvie on Saturday after the side made 139 in 52 overs the week prior.

Diggers’ George Lomagno triumphed with 50 not out while Adam Busana and Gary Miller made 42 and 25 respectively.

Glen Alvie’s Ben McRae took two wickets for the side but could not stop the Diggers from winning the innings with 7/238.

The Diggers still hold

the top of the ladder while Glen Alvie will try this Saturday to pick itself up from the bottom.

Kilcunda Bass went in to bat its first innings at home after opponent the Cougars made 9/141 the week prior.

Killy’s Gary Burchell contributed the most to the innings with 36 followed by batting partner Jack Rosenow who finished up on 29, run out by Jordi Geary’s direct hit.

Simon Blake made 27 while Steven Quaife was not out on 14.

Cougars’ Paris Buckley kept Killy from scoring, taking two wickets and seven maidens in 15 overs.

The captains agreed to end the game after 48th over with Killy Bass on 6/163.

Kilcunda Bass retain third place on the ladder.

Wonthaggi Miners had a bye last week and currently sit in at fourth.

POOWONG-LOCH def by WON WORKMENS 1st innings Poowong-Loch 68 1st innings Won Workmens 5/129 2nd innings Poowong-Loch G. Curry c. A. Churchill b. L. Borne .............................1 N. Hancock c. A. Churchill b. J. Brann ............................10 S. McKinnon n.o. .......................0 T. Hancock c. b. K. Dudley .........................20 B. Nicholls b. K. Dudley..........18 B. Regan b. K. Dudley ...............0 L. Green b. L. Borne ................10 M. Scholz lbw. b. L. Borne ........4 T. Francis c. A. Churchill b. J. Brann ..............................9 J. Chiavaroli b. K. Dudley .........4 Extras ........................................4 Total .........................................80 Bowling: K. Dudley 2/30,

L. Borne 3/14, S. Liddle 0/16, J. Brann 4/10, J. Schulz 0/3, J. Licis 0/6.

2nd innings Won Workmens J. Licis c. b. T. Hancock .........................7 D. Herbert n.o. ...........................7 A. Churchill n.o..........................4 Extras ........................................5 Total ......................................1/23 Bowling: T. Hancock 1/12, L. Green 0/10.

OMK d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie 139 1st innings OMK D. Wylie b. J. Thomas ................5 A. Busana b. M. Grieve ...........42 G. Lomagno ret. .......................50 M. Gow b. J. Newsome............18 B. Hayes c. b. C. Cook ............................24 C. Walker c&b. B. McRae ....... 11 G. Miller c. R. Slade b. B. McRae .........................25 M. Blackburn lbw. b. J. Hull ...............................13 J. Whiteside n.o. .........................4 D. Wylie n.o. ..............................1 Extras ......................................45 Total .............................7/238 (cc) Bowling: J. Newsome 1/28, J. Thomas 1/43, R. Slade 0/27, D. Hynes 0/11, M. Grieve 1/14, P. Gardiner 0/29, C. Cook 1/32, J. Hull 1/16, B. McRae 2/25.

KILCUNDA-BASS d KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL 9/141 (cc) 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass P. De Rubeis c. M. Scrimshaw b. A. Drury .............................0 S. Burchell c. S. Moore b. P. Buckley ..........................4 G. Burchell c. L. Hughes b. P. Buckley ........................36 J. Rosenow r.o. .........................29 J. Bastwrous b. J. Geary ...........12 S. Blake c. M. Scrimshaw b. A. Stanley .........................27 T. Pipicelli n.o. ...........................4 S. Quaife n.o. ...........................14 Extras ......................................37 Total ....................................6/163 Bowling: A. Drury 1/26, P. Buckley 2/24, J. Geary 1/34, C. Buckland 0/26, A. Piksons 0/14, A. Stanley 1/14, G. Sherriff 0/16.

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Power faces the question IT will be a while before the outcome is known with the special general meeting taking place on Sunday, March 6 and it could be a lineball decision.

President of the Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club Brett Tessari says the response to a proposal that the club move to the West Gippsland Football League when it is created in 2017 is fifty/fifty.

The proposal came as a surprise to many in the football community.

Wonthaggi Power will ask its members to vote on the proposal on March 6 to follow clubs from the Alberton league such as Dalyston, KorumburraBena and Phillip Island and some teams from the Ellinbank league into what will be the newly minted West Gippsland Football League in 2017.

Moving from the Gippsland Football Netball League, the region’s strongest and most prestigious competition where Wonthaggi is a greatly respected competitor, to

a new league is not what AFL Gippsland wants.

As Brett Tessari said, “AFL Gippsland wants us in the major league.”

Mr Tessari said that this is an opportunity to ask its members what they think is best for the future of the club.

Mr Tessari said the perception that the club is strong is no more than a perception.

“The club did not field an Under 16s team last year and we will struggle to play an Under 18 team this year.

“Yes, the Seniors are strong but the rest are hard work.”

He said the club must look to the future and be a part of its own community.

“Our Sunday football families are not keen on driving one and a half hours to towns like Sale and Bairnsdale,” he said.

Being part of a league where the club sits more geographically at home is seen by some in the club as the possible solution to the struggle it has with Junior’s numbers.

In the meantime the football public have a good period of time in

which to discuss the proposal and it should come as no surprise that such a major shake-up of football in the west and south of Gippsland should have unexpected reverberations such as this.

If voted up and the vote would require at least 75 percent of club members vote yes, the proposed change would be presented as a submission to the AFL Gippsland Review Committee by March 11.

The Senior playing group is keen to remain part of the Gippsland league.

As the club president said, “Our boys love a challenge.”

This is all about club sustainability he said, ensuring Power survives into the future.

AFL Gippsland region manager Travis Switzer recognises the difficult patch Power is experiencing with youth development but said the changes to the age structure are designed to help with that issue but welcomed the club to meet with its members to discuss its options.

Girls team a step closer LEONGATHA Football Netball Club has taken the next step in forming a Youth Girls Football team to compete in the Gippsland Youth Girls League this season.

Former Leongatha Junior Football Club player Kaila Bentvelzen has been appointed as the inaugural coach of the 13 to 18 year age group team.

The team is envisaged to encompass girls from the surrounding South Gippsland district, and not just Leongatha.

With Dalyston already

established, PoowongLoch and Phillip Island will join Leongatha fielding girls’ teams for the first time this season.

A ‘come and try’ style training run, followed by an information session for parents and players will be held next week, Thursday, March 3 at the velodrome oval.

Training will commence at 5.30pm with the information session to follow.

The new team will also be looking for administrators, trainers, and other support.

Contact Brett Nagel for further details on 0427 405681.

Superb ground: the oval, courts and facilities at MDU are renowned as being second to none. With its family friendly environment MDU is an ideal sporting club to be involved in.

Demons fire up MDU is kick starting the year for its Junior footballers and netballers this year with a free superclinic at the ground on Friday, February 26 from

5.30 to 7pm.

MDU is a fantastic club to involve your children in; the club actively promotes family values and its excellent facilities for both netball and football in a magnificent parkland

Mittiyak win the swim

By M B Matt M Moss ON Monday, February 15 students from Leongatha Secondary College took part in their annual swimming sports carnival at the Korumburra 50 metre outdoor pool.

Each year the secondary college runs the event as a competition between the house teams Kindeyerra (green), Mundara (yellow), Mittiyak (blue) and Joatoba (red).

Students competed in age/ gender divisions in events such as breaststroke, butterfly, kick board, freestyle, backstroke, relays, sitting in the tube and a teachers versus students relay.

One of the favourite events for spectators was the tube race that consists of a student sitting in a round tyre tube and vigorously paddling 50 metres to the other end of the pool.

Another highlight was the competition between the teachers and students in the relay; a great way to see different a side of the teachers you don’t usually see and let the teachers show off their swimming skills.

Some of the age champions we would like to congratulate are 13 year old male age champion Kyle Brown and

runners up Matt Fowkes.

13 year old female age champion Chloe Brown and runner-up Alahna Arnason.

14 year old male age champion Thomas Bouquet and runner-up Riley Drysdale.

14 year old female age champion Lani Bellingham and runner-up Zoe Turner.

15 year old male age champion; Connary Webb and runner-up Jordan Brown.

15 year old female age champion Grace Allen and runner-up Amber Turner.

16 year old male age champion Jackson Patterson and runner-up Jye Gourlay.

16 year old female age

champion Ruby Martin, runner-up Nikya Wright.

17 year old male age champion; Lachlan Harms, runner-up Thomas Brew.

17 year old female age champion Keira Brown and runner-up Sarah Bouquet.

20 year old male age champion Joel Webb and runner-up Thomas McFarlane.

20 year old female age champion Mikaela Cornelissen and runner-up; Taylah Clark.

Our overall results for the day were Mittiyak in first place, Joatoba in second place, Mundara in third place and in fourth place was Kindeyerra.

Exciting times: Seniors coach Beau Vernon welcomes Kaila Bentvelzen as the inaugural coach of the Parrots Youth Girls Football team, an exciting turning point for sport in the community.

setting are renowned.

The netball facilities have recently emerged from a redevelopment program which make them the envy of other clubs and the facilities for footballers are second to none.

As the venue hosting the previous two Alberton Football Netball League grand finals, the club received accolades for its superb organisation and management of such a huge event.

The social club facilities are nothing short of magnificent.

The superclinic will be

an introduction to Auskick for the littlest footballers with Stuart Mackie the coordinator and his assistant Phil Lacey.

Auskick is an eight week program beginning mid season with youngsters having the opportunity to play on the MCG at half time during an AFL match.

Netballers and footballers for teams Under 10 through to Under 18 are invited to come along and participate in this event which will feature AFL inflatables and be followed by a barbecue, all free.

LEONGATHA FOOTBALL CLUB INAUGURAL GIRLS FOOTBALL TEAM

COME & TRY TRAINING RUN Thursday March 3 at the Velodrome Oval

Ribbons: amongst the winners at the Leongatha Secondary College House Swimming Carnival were Sarah Bouquet and Marc Dinger.

Bright and cheering: colourful costumes like those worn by, from left, Holly McEachern, Zali Deenen and Brianna Weaver lent a great atmosphere to the Leongatha Secondary College House Swimming Carnival.

Training to commence at 5.30pm followed by an information session for parents and players.

The new team will also be looking for administrators, trainers and other support.

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First place: Traralgon’s Sam Beveridge was the overall winner of the Inverloch Twilight Triathlon.

Sea Eagles: from left, Deb Griffin, Siobhan Griffin, Kelsey Buxton, Shane Buxton, Josh Clottu, Tom Taylor, Chris Terlich, Ash Peterson and Clare Peterson represented Inverloch Kongwak Football Netball Club in the Inverloch Twilight Triathlon on Saturday.

Hundreds hit the water

First local: Woolamai Surf Life Saving Club’s chief lifeguard Luke Plant of Phillip Island crossed the line second in the 2016 San Remo Channel Challenge event in a time of 12.09 and was first across the line for the local overall male section.

WEEKEND sport in South Gippsland featured two major events with thousands of spectators drawn to the Inverloch Twilight Triathlon and the 31st Channel Challenge at San Remo.

Sam Beveridge and Molly Irvine both from the Latrobe Valley Triathlon Club took line honours as the first male and female in the Twilight Triathlon.

At San Remo it was the third year in a row for professional triathlete Melbourne’s Mitchell Kibby.

Kibby swam the chan-

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Emma Armstrong also from Melbourne was the first woman across the line in the Channel Challenge with a time of 13:08.

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