The Great Southern Star - December 21, 2010 by The Great Southern Star

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All ready: Inverloch surf lifesavers Jake Lurati, Bec Morris and Candice Richardson are prepared for a big summer.

Holiday bonanza By Jane Ross and Tessa Hayward TOURISM is worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the local economy. In South Gippsland Shire alone, the ﬁgure is $223 million a year. And we’re right at the height of the

season, which runs from Melbourne Cup Day to the end of Easter. Caravan and holiday parks are booked out from Christmas until the end of January. But paramedics are alarmed by the apparent lack of extra ambulances for the peak season. Ambulance Employees Association secretary Steve McGhie, said that there had

been no word about the usual increase. He said the only way extra ambulances can be staffed is for paramedics to be called in on overtime and to date, that has not occurred. “It’s a worry,” he said. Ambulance Victoria was not available for comment before going to print. Tourism employs 1800 people in South Gippsland Shire alone, includ-

ing extras put on during the peak season. Well over a million people visit the shire every year and the council’s tourism co-ordinator Christian Stefani, said tourists stay an average of three nights, spending $366 per visitor while they are here. Continued on page 49.

Season’s Greetings to readers The Star celebrates the last edition for 2010 today with its biggest issue of the year, a bumper 104 page edition, including the 44 page South Coast Tourist News liftout inside. The Star will not publish next Tuesday, December 28. The ﬁrst issue for the New Year will be Wednesday, January 5, one day later due to the

public holiday on Monday, January 3. Our ofﬁce will close today (Tuesday, December 21) at 5pm, re-opening on Thursday, December 30 and Friday, December 31. Classiﬁeds and late sport can be received on Tuesday morning, January 4 before noon. The management and staff of The Star thank

you all for your support throughout 2010. It has been a big year culminating in our newspaper receiving a state award for journalism for the second year running. We wish all our readers, contributors and advertisers a happy Christmas, and a safe and enjoyable holiday period.

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Santa Claus came to town!

LEONGATHA’S Carols in the Drome was a big hit on Saturday night, with Santa Claus, Christmas carollers and the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band all taking centre stage. Retiring nativity director Marg Aes-

chlimann made the show one to remember. But she was ably backed by a rocking band, school children in full voice, the Adult Choir, the astounding Jen Monk and Elly Poletti and the smooth baritone stylings of Aaron Gale. The ﬁreworks display made sure the night ended with a bang.

Santa Claus: the jolly old fellow made a special appearance, arriving with the CFA.

Ready to rock: Leongatha Primary School’s Tom Evans and Tyson Chandler were ready to hit the stage as part of the school choir.

Happy girls: Amelia Dunn, Jessica Geary, Britney Thomas, Kelly Geary and Siobhan Beecroft shared some Christmas spirit.

Christmas babes: Susan Jacobs with six-month-old Olivia and Tenneale Grayden with three-month-old Logan.

Cecilia and the team thank all their customers for making 2010 an exciting year of Scandinavian flair!

Merry Christmas

Rocking out: the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, including Simon Jones, was a big hit.

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Band stander: South Gippsland Shire Brass Band’s second cornet player Doug Appleton blew up a storm.

Well made up: face paint artist Susan Morrow with Sophie Clarkson.

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Schools under pressure By Matt Dunn CASH-STRAPPED schools are using the guarantee of parents’ tax returns to buy computers.

Principals say their schools are suffering from a massive shortfall in funding and have used the Federal Government’s Education Tax Refund program – which allows parents to claim on out of pocket expenses for computers and related items – to make sure their schools have enough tech equipment to go around. Korumburra Primary School principal Bill Jeffs has drafted a letter for parents of children entering Grade 4 next year, asking them to lease Acer Aspire ‘netbooks’. Buying the computers without parental help is beyond the school’s modest means. The children will own the $840 computers at the end of Grade 6. They will be loaded with $900 worth of software, courtesy of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. “We’ve had a public meeting and the people who attended were heavily in favour of us having these netbook computers for the kids,” Mr Jeffs said. Parents can claim expenses back through the Education Tax Refund. The maximum claim allowable is $780 for each eligible child in primary school (with a refund of $390) and $1558 for each eligible child in secondary school (with a refund of $779). “All we’ve done is said that’s up to them to investigate, but we don’t give advice about tax matters. Our understanding is you can claim a lot of this money back, but you’ll have to ﬁnd out from the tax department,” Mr Jeffs said. Leongatha Primary School has a similar scheme, but has incorporated the expense for computers into its ‘voluntary contributions’ payments. The parents’ payments have risen sharply in the past two years, but – because they now

Tech savvy: Korumburra Primary School Grade 6 student Liiam Miller has been road testing one of the school’s Acer Aspire ‘netbooks’. incorporate ICT (information communications technology) fees – can also be claimed back, in part, under the Education Tax Refund. Principal Rob Higgins said the previous state government had left his school woefully underfunded when it came to computer equipment. “The previous government would say, you got grants for costs related to computers. My computer grants were $6000 a year. That was for $120 computers. To turn those over and keep them state-of-the art…the mathematics just didn’t add up,” he said.

“But that was the previous government. We’re in a brave new world now.” A written statement from the school council said funds were resourced from “all possible sources”. “Next year we have restructured our parental contributions so that we can provide the maximum resources for the school while allowing the parents the opportunity to receive the optimum rebates to which they are entitled,” the statement said. “Many of our families who receive Education Maintenance Allowance will only need to contribute $20 for the whole year. Those families who are eligible for the Federal Government Education Tax Offset will contribute $250 per annum but will receive half of this back in rebate.” Victorian Education Union president Mary Bluett was not surprised by the revelations. “Victoria remains the lowest funded state in the nation and there is a growing gap between what the government funds and what the community expects of a 21st century education,” she said. Ms Bluett said there was a “growing gap” between the haves and the have-nots in the school community. “Those schools in communities that have the capacity to pay are able to set much higher voluntary contributions than those in poorer communities,” she said. “Some principals don’t set any voluntary fees because they know parents would struggle to pay and they would go without things because they wanted to look after their schools. “The tax rebate stuff is welcome but the underlying issue is the level of funding for our government primary schools and secondary schools, and the need to signiﬁcantly boost it.” The State Government’s new Education Minister, Martin Dixon, declined to answer questions from The Star, including whether more funding would be provided to Victorian schools under the Coalition.

Bikini poster vandalised By Isaac McCallum A POSTER depicting a bikini clad woman on a surf shop window in Leongatha was spray-painted with the word RESPECT over the weekend.

The vandal also painted a pink T-shirt over the model’s chest. Shop owner Mick Horell has received complaints about the poster in the past, but has generally found customers were not offended. “I’ve had an anonymous letter complaining about the poster, and another guy came in and said I was selling sex. I’m not, I’m selling bathers,” he said. “Everyone else that has come in has been ﬁne with it. I’m well within my legal rights to have that poster there.” Mr Horell is not set on blaming either of the two

complainants just yet, but said someone has a prob-

lem with the poster. “It’s deﬁnitely deliber-

Respect: Milie Surf Wear shop owner Mick Horell.

ate. They’ve written RESPECT. Obviously they think I’m not respectful, but there’s nothing wrong

with it,” he said. Mr Horell will order a replacement poster. Police are investigating.

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Subsidy risk smells foul By Brad Lester PEOPLE across South Gippsland could subsidise the cost of sewering Nyora unless smaller blocks are approved for the town.

Planning consultant and former mayor Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said land north of the existing Nyora township should be subdivided into blocks of up to half an acre. If not, other South Gippsland Water customers would subsidise the cost through higher service fees, Mr Hutchinson-Brooks said.

That claim was conﬁrmed by South Gippsland Water managing director, Steve Evans. The expensive costs developers would face in providing sewerage to larger blocks would also render development unviable. Low density zoning is proposed for the subject land, between the town boundary and south of Glovers Road, in the Nyora Structure Plan discussion paper released by South Gippsland Shire Council recently. That zoning requires minimum lots of one acre. Nyora, together with Loch and Poowong, is due to be sewered at a total cost of $15 million. “If we have proper sized blocks, that

will help ease the cost of sewerage in the town for everyone else in the shire as they will be paying for it,” Mr HutchinsonBrooks told council last Wednesday. “Please don’t put it into low density. It will not work.” Mr Hutchinson-Brooks is undertaking consulting work for the developer of the land and wants the land zoned Residential One. “To date, there has been no consideration of the economic viability of what is being proposed,” he said. The structure plan discussion paper states that if the land was to be zoned Residential One, excess residential land supply would result if all land became

She’s cruising: Judy Johnstone was surrounded by grandchildren Nicolas, Brook and Chloe as she was farewelled from Saint Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha, last week. She received ﬂowers and gifts that included a “ducky ring” and “ﬂoaties”, in reference to her plans to sail around Australia with her husband Lyle. More St Laurence’s coverage on page 23.

available in the short term. Mr Evans said smaller blocks would result in less fees. He said sewerage schemes are paid for by $800 landowner contributions in the towns being sewered; a government grant; and the shortfall covered by South Gippsland Water’s general revenue, which would ultimately be paid for by all customers. “The money has to come from somewhere so it will come from the total revenue base,” he said. “No matter what, we make up the difference for the project so if there are more people connecting in, we have more people sharing in the costs.” But Mr Evans said the savings were

not proportional to the number of extra customers, as more people equated to more sewerage and ultimately greater treatment costs, such as a bigger basin. Trish Fleming of the Nyora and District Development Association told council the town’s structure plan omits the need for a transport interchange, future emergency services, the expansion of Nyora Primary School, bigger sporting facilities, and the future of the Nyora Speedway. In addressing council last week, Mrs Fleming also called for a bigger Business One zone around Mitchell Street and the value of retaining a paddock in the centre of town.

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Top scorer’s our own A SOUTH Gippsland student was dux of a prestigious Warragul school.

Community help: Debbie and Gavin Price with some of the returned and damaged decorations, and the sign they painted, pleading for the decorations back.

Arawata resident Amelia Harrison scored an ATAR of 99.5 at St Pauls Anglican Grammar School. It was a well deserved result after a sometimes stressful year. The 18-year-old hopes to take a gap year in 2011 then study medicine at Monash University in 2012. “I just think it would be a really interesting and challenging career that I would really enjoy,” Amelia said. “I didn’t really know what I wanted to do up until Year 10 after reading Never Say Die by brain surgeon Chris O’Brien.”

Her gap year will raise money for accommodation and hopefully include some travelling. Amelia went to Leongatha Primary School and then St Pauls after winning a scholarship. She did chemistry, French, literature, health and human development, maths methods and biology. Amelia plans to spend the summer relaxing, with some work at Korumburra IGA. “I didn’t have a great time in Year 12. I thought it was pretty stressful. I was glad when it was over,” she said. “I would say (to future Year 12s) give yourself some time to relax and take time out from study to hang out with your friends.”

Christmas cheer gone By Tessa Hayward GAVIN Price put hours of effort in to decorating his Le-

ongatha house and garden with Christmas lights, only for someone to break and steal the

adornments. On Sunday, December 12 at about 12.30am, three boys were seen in the Prices’ garden vandalising and thieving the lights. The boys were not caught, but the lights were returned the next day. “My husband takes great pride and pleasure in decorating our garden so that it is full of Christmas lights for everyone to enjoy,” Mrs Price said. Every year, the decoration display grows and much time is invested for the joy of families passing at night. “I painted a sign beg-

ging for our decorations back and by 11am Monday, they had been returned,” Mrs Price said. But the lights were returned damaged. The thieves had not disconnected the lights properly and had pulled out the wiring. “I truly don’t understand this. It is not only us that is upset but so are all the people who got great pleasure in driving by with their children to see Santa and his reindeer in our garden,” she said. Mrs Price asked the thieves: “Where is your Christmas spirit?”

School’s over: Arawata resident Amelia Harrison, the dux of St Pauls in Warragul, is glad Year 12 is over.

Celebrate but recognise grief too By Jane Ross THE festive season can be a difﬁcult time for those dealing with grief. “It’s very sad that we can’t support people far better than we do,” says Bev Morphett, a social worker with Bass Coast Regional Health. “In today’s fast society, you get a week’s comfort when someone close to you dies and that’s it. “People forget where you are and what’s happened. “Our society is no longer a village society and we don’t support people appropriately. “Life and death are about having some sort of reality, but we don’t like to confront our mortality.” Bev suggests that having a little candle lighting ceremony during Christmas celebrations helps those who are bereaved because it means the death is not ignored, but neither is it taking over the day’s festivities. Bev’s colleague Jill Ryan, said Christmas always brings loss to the fore because it is supposed to be a time of sharing. “All it needs is for people to recognise it’s a normal part of grieving. Others want to jolly people up, but

they need to be allowed to verbalise their feelings and not feel pressured to be cheery. Jill says grief is exacerbated at Christmas, but all it needs is for people to recognise that it’s normal. Others want to “jolly them up”, but if those who are grieving are allowed to verbalise their feelings and not feel pressured to be cheery, they cope a lot better. Jill believes that maintaining an exercise regime is helpful. “When you’re out walking and breathing in fresh air, you feel a lot better. Exercise is something you do have control over. I think when you smell nature and see birds making nests, it’s a reminder that life goes on. “Or, sit on the beach and watch other people, listening to relaxation tapes or music can be very soothing. Treating ourselves to a massage or hair appointment can make us feel good about ourselves.” Jill said dealing with grief is a time to be true to yourself. “It takes a lot of strength to learn to say no to people, not to disappoint them. But you need to do what is inherently right for you, not what others think is right.” She said there are those who can’t deal with “death and dying stuff” and if you’re grieving, you need to ﬁlter out

those who aren’t helpful. Bev said grief is “a really difﬁcult thing” which affects us all differently. Some people are frightened of funerals, others cannot sit with loved ones who are dying. “But, if you can do that, it leaves you more positive about yourself in the end. It’s really important to the grieving process.” Funerals belong with the grieving process too, because they meet the need of those who are left. “I understand why people have private (funeral) services, but they can be very lonely.” Supporting those who are grieving is important. “Just be around,” said Bev, “have a cup of coffee. No words will make it easier. There will be grief and it has to be acknowledged. It’s so important that people don’t hold back. “Not showing your emotions is a pile of rubbish. “Native societies do proper grieving and can move on more easily.” She said caring for a sick relative can be exhausting. “You’re walking a tight rope all the time.” The important thing with grief, said Bev, is not to ignore it, because it always comes back.

Theatre stalwart honoured GWEN Derrick, the foundation stone of Wonthaggi Theatre Group, has received a prestigious theatre award. She was presented with the Edith Harry Award for outstanding contribution to musical theatre at the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria awards.

In 2009, the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group celebrated its 40th anniversary and Gwen has been involved in the administration of the group through all that time as well as working as a performer, director, costume manager, milliner, mentor and font of theatrical knowledge. Gwen was delighted to be presented with her glass “Bruce”

brick and was most surprised. Chatting to friends at the after party, Gwen had many stories of happy moments in the ups and downs of her theatrical life. She is looking forward with much enthusiasm to her involvement in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s next project, the Fred Ebb/John Kander musical, Cabaret.

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Coastal prices strong By Chris Brown COASTAL property prices are buoyant as the summer selling season begins.

Southcoast First National director Blair Hodges said strong growth in Inverloch had continued over the past 12 months. “There’s been the rental demand from the desal. Also, the younger desal workforce took advantage of the stimulus package (and bought) and we had quite a few young people from Western Australia come and buy property,” he said.

Block prices in Inverloch are now a minimum of $185,000 with an average in the mid-$200,000s. The higher price of land is pushing up the value of everything in the town. For houses the average price is $450,000 plus. Mr Hodges said the market was showing good growth because Inverloch was now a weekend destination. “It’s on the map as a place to come and you see so many new faces in town,” he said. “Along the coast has been pretty constant, because it’s an hour-and-a-

half out of Melbourne.” Unlike coastal towns such as Cape Paterson or Venus Bay, Inverloch has its own commercial centre and social opportunities at hotels and restaurants. In Venus Bay it seems the only way for prices is up as well. Robb Lawrie at Alex Scott and Staff Venus Bay said his ﬁgures show the median price this year at Venus Bay is about $250,000, compared to $212,500 at the same time last year. “If I look at blocks this time last year they were selling between $79,000

and $85,000. Of the last dozen blocks, at least 10 of them have been over $100,000,” he said. “I still think that Venus Bay is the cheapest coastal area within two hours of Melbourne,” he said. “We get a lot of people who come in and say ‘I want to buy a holiday house and it doesn’t need to make a lot of money’.” The Venus Bay agency was busy in December, which is traditionally a quiet period though there are fewer properties for sale this year than last. Alex Scott and Staff has about 46 houses and

Hall sale angers traders By Matt Dunn A RECENT week-long sale at Leongatha’s Memorial Hall has local traders seething, with accusations that valuable Christmas dollars were taken by a Melbourne company. “Traders were disgusted. The council shouldn’t do it. They want the town to support them and they’re letting outsiders come in and take away our business,” said one angry local trader, who wished to remain anonymous. Sale items included toys, plants and hardware items. Leongatha Chamber of Commerce president Darryl McGannon

said he was “disappointed” by the sale and many chamber members were angered. “I know some of the traders were dirty about it, but at the end of the day we can’t do much about it,” he said. “But you just hope that locals will support local businesses, not out-of-towners. I was disappointed they were, because they don’t put anything back into the community. “From the chamber’s point of view, we were disappointed they were able to come into town. We feel strongly about supporting local businesses and putting the money back into our community and not someone else’s.” But Memorial Hall manager Graeme Heath said fair trading laws forbade him from disallowing operators the chance to sell their wares at

the hall, regardless of where they came from. “I couldn’t stop Mr Myer coming in for a week if he wanted to,” he said. Mr Heath spoke of a furniture sale in the hall “going back ﬁve or six years ago” that caused angst among some local traders. “So council thought about it and got the council solicitor involved. He went through all the local and state legislation. Basically, we’d be in bigger trouble if we didn’t allow them to trade,” he said. “The only way to stop people trading in the hall is to ban all commercial use. That would wipe out the bridal expo and all other sales.” The traders spent $3000 hiring the hall.

80 blocks. Mr Lawrie said more people are becoming aware of Venus Bay. “Whenever there is a write up on coastal properties, Venus Bay will get a mention and that’s been prominent in the last two to three years,” he said. “Before that, one of the

reasons Venus Bay didn’t take off is because it was unknown. There is a great-

er awareness of people in Melbourne about Venus Bay today.”

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Police boost By Isaac McCallum JUST as tourist numbers will grow over the next month, so too will the number of police ofﬁcers.

Volunteers disgusted: vandals have wrecked the wall of a toilet block at the Korumburra Showgrounds, outraging the members of the Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society. The society is also concerned about the many potholes forming in the road around the reserve, caused by motorists and truck drivers taking shortcuts through the reserve, between the highway and Victoria Street. Drivers are urged to keep to main roads.

Cowes, San Remo, Inverloch and Foster stations will be supplemented with more police and a station will be set up at Tidal River. The numbers will be increased until the end of January in an attempt to combat the prospect of crime in the densely populated tourist areas. Extra resources will be called in for New Year’s Eve celebrations at Cowes and Inverloch. Inspector Glenn Weir of the Bass Coast and South Gippsland Police Service Area believes the extra numbers will be adequate.

“We’ll be organising significant effort from the Operation Response team for New Year’s Eve but the numbers will be sufficient for the rest of the summer,” he said. “We’re primarily concerned with public order. People want to have a good time and they want to do it without being threatened with violence.” The Pyramid Rock festival will be on again at Phillip Island, with more than 12,000 people expected to flow on to the Island. The police will be forced to run a traffic operation to combat the masses of traffic leaving the festival on New Year’s Day. Insp. Weir said the police are fully prepared and will be dedicated to carrying out the requirements of their roles while in South Gippsland and the Bass Coast.

POLICE BRIEFS

Surfed car

A MAN was airlifted to hospital in Melbourne after a car surfing incident at Sandy Point on Saturday night. The police saw the Melbourne man, in his early 20s, riding on the boot of a car along the foreshore. He fell off the car onto the sand and was treated for serious head injuries at Foster hospital before being flown to Melbourne. Police believe there were up to five men aged in their early 20s involved. The driver has been interviewed and released pending a summons to appear before a court. The car has been impounded.

Serious condition A PASSENGER in a car that collided with a tree at Mirboo North has been taken to hospital in Melbourne in a serious condition. The driver of the vehicle, who is being interviewed by police for drink driving, lost control and swerved before the car collided with the tree in Old Thorpdale Road.

Bike stolen

A MONKEY bike worth $850 was stolen from a garage on Grand Ridge Road, Mirboo North between December 17 and 19. The pint sized 70cc bike was red. Police have asked the public for help.

Gaming theft THIEVES broke into a unit in McCartin Street, Leongatha and stole $250 worth of gaming equipment.

The theft occurred between December 11 and 13. The offenders forced the front door and broke glass photo frames on their way inside.

Bicycle probe POLICE are investigating the theft of a bike from a house in O’Neill Street, Leongatha. The bike was taken between Wednesday, December 8 and Monday, December13.

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Undercover patrols By Matt Dunn FISHERIES Victoria has been using undercover agents to patrol beaches around Venus Bay as the summer pipi season hots up.

Despite the use of these secret operatives, Fisheries Victoria has been favouring a media campaign that highlights the positive aspects of the family recreational activity. While publicly talking up the annual ‘pipi twist’ as a sign of “Victoria’s vibrant and growing multicultural fishing community,” the government department has covert operatives keeping a close eye on those collecting the shellfish. A two-month blitz that ended on Sunday, saw 285 random inspections by the officers, which led to 24 infringement notices being issued, together with a number of official and verbal warnings. Eastern Fisheries operations manager Peter Courtney said patrols

of the area would continue. “We need to ensure this resource is being utilised both responsibly and sustainably,” Mr Courtney said. “Fisheries Victoria has had a compliance presence at Venus Bay and surrounding areas since late October of this year which has resulted in positive interaction with both locals and visitors to the area. “Offences included exceeding the bag limit, using digging implements to take pipis and not having a current recreational fishing licence.” Mr Courtney said a daily catch limit of two litres per day applies to collectors. “Officers will continue to have a presence at Venus Bay throughout the rest of summer and we will not hesitate to prosecute people who flout the regulations,” he said. Last week four men from Melbourne were convicted and fined $800 each when they appeared at the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court. A woman who failed to appear was also convicted and fined $800.

“The group had travelled from St Albans in Melbourne last August and used hand held digging implements to take pipis in the inter-tidal zone,” Mr Courtney said. “When intercepted the group ran and hid in the dunes. Six bags were recovered with a total of 75.5 litres of pipis which were seized along with digging tools and other equipment including rucksacks.” Magistrate Raleigh said it was his belief that the pipis had been taken for sale. The annual inﬂux of large groups from Melbourne has been a point of simmering tension between local residents – many of whom attest belief in an organised, commercial operation – and people who descend on the beaches. Pipis are rumoured to sell for up to $18 a kilogram in Melbourne and are a favourite in many Asian dishes. Anyone observing illegal ﬁshing activity is encouraged to call the 24-hour reporting line 13-FISH (13-3474).

Youth health rides on funding By Brad Lester A HEALTH clinic dedicated to helping young people needs more funding to continue.

Demand for the Access Youth Clinic in Leongatha has risen since opening seven months ago, but more investment is needed to ensure the service can continue. The clinic is part of Leongatha Healthcare, and offers bulk billed and confidential healthcare to the children and teenagers of South Gippsland, including psychology, and drug and alcohol counselling. Clinic staff appealed to South Gippsland Shire Council for funding at last Wednesday’s public presentation. But Cr Jennie Deane said health funding was a matter for the state and federal governments. Dr Sinead De Gooyer said more money was vital to providing a service that is warranted. “Unless we are auspiced by a notfor-profit organisation, it’s difficult to get extra funding,” she said. The clinic sees more than 15 children a week, with 76 per cent female. Sixty per cent are aged 16-18, 14 per cent 19-21, 17 per cent 14-15 and six per cent 12-13. Three per cent were aged 22 or older. While most patients were living at home, 15 per cent were living in share accommodation and two per

Support please: the Youth Access Clinic’s Anna Close-Mewett, Dr Sinead De Gooyer and Gippsland Southern Health Service’s Julia Lomas. cent were homeless. The high cost of private rental properties in Leongatha was a concern for patients. Mental health was a major reason for patients presenting. Gippsland Southern Health Service’s health promotion ofﬁcer Julia Lomas said the service supported the clinic. Nearly 14 per cent of the population in South Gippsland is aged between 10 and 19, and almost 17 per

cent of children aged 16 and under live in a welfare dependent or low income family. The clinic’s furniture has been acquired from St Vincent de Paul Society and the Leongatha Lions Club has helped with the cost of prescriptions. Kelvin Johns Retravision has supplied goods at cost price and donated a secondhand television. The clinic is located on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of 3 Lyon Street, Leongatha.

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SOUTH Gippsland FOCAS (Focus on Care and Support) concluded the annual day of People with Disability celebrations with a barbecue on Wednesday, December 8. Despite cloudy skies, the day went ahead at Guide Park in Wonthaggi. Around 40 members and supporters turned up for a delicious barbecue. Hampers and Christmas gifts were won after everyone received a free ticket in the rafﬂe.

Watch me, kids: Meeniyan identity Fay Sinclair treated Grade 6 students at Tarwin Valley Primary School to Christmas cake decorating recently. Each year, Fay volunteers her skills and time to show students how to decorate a traditional Christmas cake which is treasured by the students and their families. Academic honour: Charlotte Newcome of Waratah North graduated with honours from a Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging from Monash University, Clayton. Charlotte attended St Laurence’s Primary School and Mary MacKillop College in Leongatha and is now working as a radiographer in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales.

THERE are only four days until Christmas! Santa has prepared his sleigh and the reindeer are all set for the big ‘round the world trip’. OUT of the 19 border collie puppies born in October, (11 were born on October 11), there are three puppies left to be sold. The family decided to keep two dogs and since advertising and word of mouth three weeks ago, they have sold 14 pup-

pies. Owner Maria Roberts said the dogs have their own personalities and are energetic. WOORAYL Golf Club will celebrate its ﬁrst 50 years in April 2011. The club would like to hear from anyone who may have photos, memorabilia or stories to tell. If you have any or know of anyone who could help, contact the club on 5662 4187. THE LEONGATHA and District Historical Society will be closed from December 17 until January 3. The Mechanics’ Institute Museum will be open throughout January for visitors to enjoy from noon to 4pm. To round off 2010, members gathered at the home of Pat and Jim Spinks for an end of year lunch. A delicious meal was

enjoyed by all thanks to the contributions of all the great member cooks. On Australia Day, the society will hold a cemetery walk at the Leongatha Cemetery at 11.30am. Members of the public will be welcome to attend. THE Anglican Church in Leongatha underwent some maintenance in the past couple of weeks. The guttering was replaced and some parts of the building were re-painted. Reverend Janet Wallis was happy with the new paint job. On-going preservation is always needed for old buildings. LEONGATHA Gymnastics Club and Kinder Gym have calendars for sale with gymnasts posing as the letters in each month. This a great present for family. Phone Miranda on 0429 647 399 or Tegan on 0400 594 331.

A WHITE Cockatiel bird has been at the start of the rail trail in Leongatha. A couple found the bird there two days in a row, and have decided to rescue it and place it in a makeshift cage at home. If you know anything, or are the owner of this bird, please call 5662 4510.

Making money: Tarwin Junction Rovers Trevor Wyhoon, Ben Browning and Mel Wolswinkel at the Farmers Market at Koonwarra.

Good time guaranteed ARE you a young person looking for a social outlet? Memorable night: Louise Dower and Maddie Dale enjoyed the Gippsland Associated Theatre awards in Leongatha recently.

The Tarwin Junction Rovers could be for you. Afﬁliated with the scouting fraternity, the group offers social and adventure activities for young people aged 18-26. Rovers meet every Friday at the Leon-

gatha Scout Hall at 7.30pm and also take part in other activities such as mud buggy racing, fundraising and interact with other Rovers and also scout groups throughout the region. They are also set to renovate a hall at the Bell Park Scout Camp. To ﬁnd out more, phone Trevor Wyhoon on 0429 421 126.

Decorators give THE members of the Leongatha Branch of Cake Decorating have been busy icing and decorating 32 cakes for those less fortunate at Christmas. Thinking of others: cake decorators, front, Astrid Cecil, Jacob Cecil, Amy Tudor, Jasmine Mackie and Judith Pettigrew. Back: Twila Cecil, Judy Ball, Fay Sinclair, Heather Bruce and Ethel Hanks.

Volunteers have also made 80 individual plum puddings to give to residents at Woorayl Lodge and Koorooman House, Leongatha.

The club is a small, but proud, keen, versatile, young and mature group of decorators. Members meet regularly at members’ houses and with different themes, go home with masterpieces. Anyone interested in joining should contact secretary Fay Sinclair 5664 4354. “We always say the more the merrier and it’s good to compare but better to share,” she said.

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TAFE to open at last By Tessa Hayward STUDENTS of GippsTAFE Leongatha will no longer have to go off campus for practical studies.

Their new facility will have everything they need. GippsTAFE is moving from portable buildings to a state-of-the-art facility further down Nerrena Road. The new $7.2 million facility was in the making for 10 years and now after 18 months of building, is ready for the 2011 intake of students. General manager corporate services, Jim Vivian, said staff would move in early in the new year and the ofﬁcial opening should be held by March. “It is fantastic. It opens up a whole range of opportunities for students,” he said. GippsTAFE Leongatha now features: • a high technology IT room that will eventually be open 24/7 to allow students access to a computer whenever they need it; • a hairdressing area for students to practise cutting, colouring and styling hair; • a nursing facility to teach students how to tend to patients; • a restaurant called Wildﬂower with a big kitchen to help hospitality students with their studies; and • wireless internet to enable students

to access the internet wherever they are on site. General manager of the Leongatha campus Stuart Cooper was overwhelmed by the new facility. “It is brilliant and we are very fortunate to have the building,” he said. It is designed to meet environmental standards and GippsTAFE hopes to achieve the five star green star rating. “We find out in February but I am optimistic we will get it,” architect Paul Morgan said. He believed it was very important to focus on the environment. “I believe it will be the first regional TAFE building in the state which will have a five star green star if we succeed,” he said. In designing the building, Mr Morgan considered the surrounding elements and energy sufficiency. “It is an aerodynamic shape with wind scoops to help ventilation and to utilise airflows inside,” he said. The facility was built by Traralgon based company Kirway Constructions. Builder James Fisher said it was a challenge to build, but fun. “The maximum workers we had on the job one day was 45 and most of them are from around this area,” he said. Mr Cooper is looking forward to welcoming students to the new building when classes begin in February next year.

Modern look: GippsTAFE general manager corporate service Jim Vivian, architect Paul Morgan and Kirway Constructions’ James Fisher were satisﬁed with the ﬁnished building.

Christmas message Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA, Peter Ryan I WOULD like to take the opportunity to wish the residents of Gippsland South a merry Christmas and happy and productive New Year.

This has been a year to remember for many reasons. We had drought breaking rain across much of Victoria, with Melbourne’s water storages rising above 50 per cent for the ﬁrst time since 2006, and of course there was a change of government in Victoria with the

• Deputy Premier, Peter Ryan. Liberal Nationals Coalition winning both houses of Parliament. After such an eventful year, the Christmas and the New Year period is a time where we can relax with our friends, our family and loved ones and

also reﬂect on the year that has been. The festive season is also a time when we travel more on our roads, whether that is to attend a Christmas party or getting away on that much deserved summer holiday. I urge everyone who is planning to use our roads to take care and to be especially aware of children on school holidays. The Christmas season gives us the opportunity to appreciate what we have, our family and our friends, and also our community. I wish all Gippsland South residents an enjoyable and safe Christmas and New Year and look forward to a great 2011.

Pick fresh ALFIE, Maddi, Colleen, Sulli and Harry Herbert picked fresh berries at the family’s Herbert Hills Berry Farm, Leongatha. People are welcome to pick young, silvan, logan and boysen berries at the farm at 5 Sawyer Street. It’s open all day on weekends and by appointment Monday to Friday. For more information contact Dane or Colleen Herbert on 5662 4801

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Just to say thanks IN RESPONSE to receiving the 2010 Yooralla Sister Faith Award, we whole-heartedly thank Reverend Dennis Simmons and the Leongatha Uniting Church council for opening their hearts and doors to this long standing program.

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Street deserves more attention WITH only days to finish one’s Christmas shopping, no doubt people will be filing through the doors of South Gippsland businesses. While this time of year is a major trading period, there is a way retailers in Leongatha could gain more business every day of the year. Central to a town’s economic success is the accessibility of shops and when it comes to Bair Street, there are opportunities to improve. Businesses at the southern end of the street, particularly on the eastern side, are at a disadvantage, as parallel parking, alongside essentially highway traffic, is an impediment to customers. Potential customers must either vie for limited parking in Bair Street or park elsewhere, such as in the IGA supermarket carpark, and then cross four lanes of highway traffic, all while avoiding motorists attempting to park. With four large new shops built on the site of the former Gleesons Holden dealership and new businesses opening on the eastern side of Bair Street, this commercial strip must be made safer and more enticing to bring more customers to town. Ideally, once trucks and buses are taken out of Bair Street when the heavy vehicle alternate route is eventually built, Bair Street would be remodelled. Instead of four lanes of traffic, this could be reduced to two (one in each direction), and the other lane and existing parallel parking transformed into angle parking. This would not only provide for easier and safer access, but would also increase the number of parking spaces available. If space permits, and it may well not, a pull-in lane could be created alongside the angle parking, similar to what exists in Yarram, to allow motorists to reverse out of parking bays safely. The existing four lanes help with traffic flow. But given two lanes of traffic enter Bair Street from either end, suddenly giving motorists the opportunity to pass in a vicinity where drivers are turning and attempting to reverse park, and pedestrians are crossing the road, is surely increasing the risk of collision. Leongatha’s other main thoroughfare, McCartin Street, is safer and more shopper-friendly. Surely Bair Street could be too.

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With their support on issues of integration, we established the U Music Cafe, a live music venue run by young adults with disability. These ﬁne musicians have used the cafe to hone their performance and social skills. Next year the U Music Cafe will be open to the community to access, enjoy and integrate. We invite original musicians to consider this performing space and be active in raising awareness on broad issues. Our deep thanks goes to the parents of the U Music members for their boundless support and love which enables us all to grow. We also take this time to thank and recognise the various community houses in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires who have auspiced our programs over the past nine years. As an independent volunteer service without funding, we have maintained our policy that children and local youth be given the opportunity to discover music without the stress of tuition fees impacting on the family home. Thanks to the support of these good people many young people did discover music. The U Music Cafe hopes to see you all next year. Dennis Kadmon and Anne-Marie Becu, Kongwak

Poor report card THE reputation of the South Gippsland Shire Council, its management and the councillors who contributed to the Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey. The article in The Star on August 10, “Report card released,” states, “South Gippsland Shire Council has been rated ‘adequate to excellent’ by the people in the municipality.” Why hadn’t the councillors provided additional supportive actions to the recommendation rather than vote that the survey results be noted? Other supportive actions could have been included in the recommendations towards the 2009 Survey Report to review the ﬁndings and adopt strategic practices as The South Gippsland Shire Council 2010 Policy. Why didn’t the councillors suggest further insertion clauses in the recommendation to improve and follow up on the results into the future? This recommendation should have stated that council ofﬁcers further review and

VOXPOP! VOX What is going to be your New Year’s resolution?

Heather Poletti Fish Creek My New Year’s resolution is to not have a resolution. I never end up keeping them.

Peter Hall Inverloch

Matthew Holt Churchill

I’m aiming to stay ﬁt I’m planning to do and healthy by continuing TAFE teaching at a Gippto go to the gym. sTAFE campus.

Heidi Pertzel Churchill I’m hoping to start my Bachelor of Arts degree next year.

Worthy winners: Dennis Kadmon and Anne-Marie Becu.

investigate the contents/issues in the 2009 survey report and develop strategies, plans and implement those changes in The South Gippsland Shire Council 2010 Policy. This Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey reveals the strengths and weaknesses of this current shire council. The strengths identify recreational facilities 70/100, the cleaning up of public areas 71/100, customer services 70/100, health and community services 70/100 and local laws 63/100 as being the positives of this council. What about the negative stances on this council under its former mayor Cr Jim Fawcett? There appears to be further weaknesses in this council considering the types of councillors we have representing us that are unprofessional, dictatorial, despotic, undemocratic and utilise manipulative values and practices to achieve their objectives. These actions and decisions in this council term speak for itself. This council on August 25 disallowed the functions of town planning issues usually openly discussed and debated in the council meetings to be finally handed over to the planning officers, and initiated the council meeting changes to the reading out of the questions by the local residents and ratepayers. Other low scores included the urgent need to greatly improve local roads and footpaths 50/100, shire council advocacy and community representation and communication 57/100, community engagements 57/100, road traffic and parking issues 58/100, waste management issues 62/100, financial and economic development practices and protocols 52/100 and other specific issues excluded from the survey reveals the inadequacy of this council and the lack of professionalism of its controlling councillors. The response of Cr David Lewis is accurate in that he states: “If council wanted to improve, ‘we only just have to bloody well read it (survey results)’….Council needed to spend more money on roads, rubbish and footpaths and less on office staff and ‘buying buildings in Leongatha, referring to council’s $1.4 million purchase of the Carino’s Complex recently.” Paul Richardson, C48/51 Community Watchdog South Gippsland Community Watchdog

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I READ with interest Cr Fawcett’s praises for the people who recently did drainage works on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve and they certainly deserved praise for all that voluntary work.

However Cr Fawcett, voluntary work wasn’t invented by those people you are so proud of. Voluntary work has been around for a long time. In the past most of the sporting grounds and venues were put in place by people who worked long and hard to put them there. All this was done by volunteers who were not helped with grants of money. I can speak with some knowledge of the Koonwarra Recreation Reserve which received a facelift in the 1960s. The sloping ground, which was the cricket oval, was levelled with a great deal of help from the Shire of Woorayl. But, how’s this for voluntary work Cr Fawcett? We built the rotunda, toilets, complete with plumbing and water pump system from the river; tennis courts, cricket pitch and lots of tree planting, all with voluntary labour. It is one of the best reserves in the shire. It’s rather difﬁcult to recall anything much that the present council has done that we can be proud of. McIndoe Park is perhaps one thing done well. Probably cost thousands of dollars of Spring Street money, but a delightful place. Incidentally, the Koonwarra hall was built with voluntary labour as was one of the classrooms at the school. All praise to volunteers; CFA, SES and many others who get satisfaction for work done for the beneﬁt of others. Don Cook, Koonwarra

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Seeking details AT SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s Ordinary Meeting No 342, Cr Harding commented, Mr Peter Ryan MP has made some positive promises to the eastern ward if elected. It appears Cr Harding and Peter Ryan are the only pair in possession of the details pertaining to the promises. Now that the conditions have been honoured and Peter is Deputy Premier of Victoria, does he and Cr Harding intend to ﬁll the rest of us in about what the promises actually were and the beneﬁts we can anticipate looking forward to? And will the Deputy Premier keep his pledge and deliver on the secret promises? Robert Field, Venus Bay.

Empty bark THE letter from the ‘Watchdog’ (Star December 14) reminds me of the time I had a watchdog. It’d bark when the sun came up and bark when the sun went down, and in between times he’d bark. He was at his best during the night – the “Man on the Moon” sent him into a frenzy. No one ever knew why he barked but it was agreed he was a terriﬁc watchdog. Ask them in Casey what they thought of my watchdog. Ask them in Endeavour Hills, but please don’t ask us about watchdogs in South Gippsland. We enjoy putting them down. F.A. Murphy, Leongatha.

Good on you, Laurie LAURIE Pincini is well known at Walkerville and throughout both local shires to all those that love recreational fishing and boating. Laurie is a ‘founding father’ of The Walkerville Blue Water Boating and Angling Club, which was formed in early 1995. Laurie is the immediate past president. For 15 and a half years Laurie has fought tirelessly for the boat club and its members. His energies have been directed at efforts to obtain a boat ramp that would lead to safer and easier launching and recovery of boats for all boat operators. Laurie has given an enormous amount of his time in these 15 years and it has come at a cost of a lot of hard work and on many occasions Willing helper: Laurie Pincini with a fine catch. cost from his own pocket. He has given his time and tide was far to low to launch the boat. Laurie had also effort unselfishly and generously for what he believed could been advised of the situation. Laurie launched his boat be a better way for all recreational boaters and fishermen. and about 9pm set off, on his own, to Shellback and If anyone was in trouble at Walkerville with boats towed them back. This is only one of many times when or at sea, the person that was turned to was usually Lau- Laurie has gone to the aid of those in distress. rie. He has always been willing to assist all others in His vision has not been limited to just a boat ramp any way he could. but also for facilities that would allow search and resAbout nine or 10 years ago, a boat had broken down cue teams quick and ready access to Waratah Bay in an in the lee of Shellback Island. emergency. A distress call had gone out from the broken down He has also a great concern for the safety of all other boat in the early evening and the police boat, which was beach users and has tried to see that boating operations in Morwell at the time, was coming to attend. could be carried out safely with the lowest risk or inconWhen the police boat did arrive at Walkerville the venience to all others.

He had foreseen the need to have boat launching and retrieval facility that was segregated from other beach activities. The original boat ramp plan produced in 1996, largely through his experience and knowledge is basically the same as the one which was endorsed by an overwhelming 78 per cent in submissions to the Foreshore Committee Coastal Erosion Study 2006. Laurie has worked so hard for a facility where it would be relatively easy and safe to launch and recover a boat: a facility where one person, be they 15 or 90 or those with women and children, had a reasonable chance of launching and recovering a boat, without being half drowned, wet, buffeted by waves, uninjured and without loss or damage to their boat, vehicle or trailer. He wanted all those who went out in boats to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Laurie’s strived for a decent boat ramp which was for all boat operators. A boat ramp has not come to fruition; this is not from lack of any effort on Laurie’s part but the selﬁsh mean spirited agenda and duplicity of others. Laurie, on behalf of the Walkerville Progress Association I sincerely thank you for your time, effort and dedication in the pursuit of better facilities for all. May you have many more long and happy times in Waratah Bay. Steve Graham, President, Walkerville Progress Association.

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What to do with waste By Tessa Hayward WASTE management for the future is an important issue to the community.

Future planning: waste and resource consultant Dave Garner (right) talked about the issues for discussion with Steve Finlay (left).

A recent public consultation forum received feedback from the South Gippsland community on South Gippsland Shire Council’s 2010-11 Waste Management Strategy. Waste and resource consultant from Meinhardt Infrastructure and Environment, David Garner said: “The aim of this presentation is to get feedback and to go forward in the future.” Mr Garner announced the 200910 waste results. “There was an average of 282 kilograms of waste per person last year,” he said. People at the forum were able to have a say in what they would like to see happen. On the issue of kerbside collection, most people wanted to maintain the current system and include higher population rural and coastal areas into the system. When transfer stations were discussed, the most popular option was to maintain the location of transfer stations, however upgrade them

against ResourceSmart Victoria best practice criteria. This includes ensuring proper storage of materials and increasing the range of materials diverted from landﬁll. Catherine McGlead of Fish Creek said it is difﬁcult disposing of waste as she has to travel to Foster or Walkerville transfer stations. “It is confusing knowing what times and days the transfer stations are open,” she said. Ms McGlead would be happy to take her rubbish out to the kerb to be picked up. The idea of a tip shop was also suggested. Some people were confused by the strategy. “It is tricky to select an option,” Heather Gregg, president of the Poowong Community Consultative Committee, said. “I am speaking on behalf of Poowong. I am looking after the town’s interest so I have to make the right decision,” she said. In response to the issue of public litter bins and public place recycling, people said they want recycling installed in public places alongside public litter bins. The option chosen for kerbside green waste collection service was

to provide a fortnightly kerbside green waste collection service to all areas that receive a kerbside collection service currently, not including Venus or Waratah Bay. The last issue to discuss was organic waste treatment. Some wanted an identiﬁcation of a local composting enterprise that could process green waste. Another popular option was to evaluate requirements for the council to operate or tender a South Gippsland based organic treatments facility. Others wanted to promote and subsidise home composting for all households. This includes compost bin subsidy provided in return for attending a lesson on the operation of a compost bin. “The strategy aims to provide an array of actions that will enable council to deliver a high level of waste management services to residents and businesses while also achieving environmental goals and ﬁnancial sustainability,” council’s waste management co-ordinator, Geoff McKinnon said. Mr Garner hopes to have a draft strategy written up soon.

Dance marks era’s end By Sharni Gray

then presented with their graduation certiﬁcates. We then formed a large circle and sang Firework by Katy Perry. Our parents then joined us and took photos. We were feeling very emotional because some

of our friends are going to Leongatha Secondary College, Mary MacKillop, Newhaven or other schools in the area. The evening ended with supper and goodbyes. It was the end of another great year.

LEONGATHA Primary School had its end of year Grade 6 graduation dance on Monday, December 13 at Memorial Hall.

the parents because they didn’t know the dances very well. After we had ﬁnished dancing, we got in our lines on stage and sang our graduation song called Shine by Shannon Noll. The Grade 6s were

From the start of term four, we have been practising the seven dances. We danced the Boot Scootin’ Boogie, Nut Bush, St Bernard, Evening Three Step, Pride of Erin, Tangoette and the Barn Dance. Memorial Hall was decorated with artwork that we had made in the past term, including silhouettes of ourselves and our graduation heads. All the girls wore nice dresses and shoes. The boys wore tailored shirts and pants, and some wore ties. Everyone looked great! It was interesting when we danced with

School dance: Grade 6 Leongatha Primary School students Branson Amato, Jarrod Hoy, Kyle Cooper, Lisa Clark, Paige Matthews and Remi Ryan danced the night away.

Making Victoria FireReady

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

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

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RSL cheque’s in

Left: Wish list: Maggie Adcock told Santa what she wanted for Christmas during the Leongatha traders’ three hour sale last Thursday.

L E O N G AT H A RSL has donated a cheque to the Woorayl Lodge to assist with the costs of laying new vinyl in the dining room.

Thanks: Leongatha RSL’s Peter Carruthers presents a cheque to Woorayl Lodge’s Keith Marshman, new manager Jo White and residents Hazel Morley and Bertha Andrew.

Woorayl’s Gary Van Sinderen was impressed with the support shown, but said that it comes as no surprise. “The RSL has been good to us over the years. Ten or 11 of our residents are veterans or widows of veterans,” he said. Woorayl Lodge has also been busy welcoming new manager, Jo White.

Spreading Christmas cheer By Tessa Hayward THE Returned and Services League (RSL), Leongatha has provided Christmas hampers to war widows and veterans for a long time.

Sub-branch secretary Anne Davies said: “I have been here for 17 years and the giving of the Christmas hampers started before me. “We give hampers to war veterans and widows as that is what the RSL is here for.” The RSL was formed in 1916 by troops returning from World War One to preserve the spirit of mateship, to honour the memory of the fallen and to help each other. The Leongatha RSL helps the war veterans and widows by giving them a little Christmas cheer to share with family or have

Sharing is caring: supervisor Ricky McNaughton with the Christmas hampers to be given out. by themselves. “We are giving out about 135 hampers this year. The hampers include food and drink items that people might not necessarily buy for themselves,” Ms Davies said.

The Leongatha RSL also provides aged care facilities with shortbread and drink as some veterans and widows are residing there. “A lot of people are on their own, we want to do

what we can to help them,” Ms Davies said. All items are purchased from IGA by the Leongatha RSL and are packed and distributed before Christmas.

Right: Colourful clown: Miki Hilliar received a balloon ﬂower from Koko the clown and had her photo taken with him as he wandered the streets of Leongatha during the three hour sale last Thursday.

Left: Raising funds: SES volunteers put on a barbecue for the public, to raise funds for the Leongatha SES Unit light appeal. SES volunteer member Jacqui McDonnell had her photo taken with Santa.

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30 new beds for Rose Lodge By Jane Ross ROSE Lodge in Wonthaggi has gained 30 new beds, bringing it to a 100 place facility.

The lodge provides low care to the elderly, but 11 of the new beds will be designated high care. Staff are thrilled about that because residents will now be able to remain in the one place if their health deteriorates. It also means couples will be able to stay together in the lodge even if one needs high care. The new beds are expected to cost up to $5 million and Rose Lodge will be calling on the community to help raise some of that. There is no capital assistance from government. The new wing will be built onto and around the back of the 24-bed extension that was opened last April. It was constructed speciﬁcally to be able to accommodate another wing. Manager Ella Duder and immediate past committee president Len Jackson, said they hope construction might start by the middle of next year.

The beds are badly needed. Rose Lodge has a waiting list of 40. That comes as no surprise because the facility has a special atmosphere. The rooms are homely, the passageways wide, the staff cheery and friendly and an extraordinary band of well over 100 volunteers. There are two spa rooms and a therapy room where a qualiﬁed masseur volunteers her time two days a week. The grounds are delightful, with the front taken over by rose bushes of many a hue. A smart coffee shop complete with espresso machine, is used by residents during activity “outings”. It was the idea of CEO Trevor Godenzi, who has had to resign for health reasons. He will be replaced by Beverley Walsh, who starts on February 1. She is from Melbourne, but has had a holiday house in the area and is moving down. Ella said Rose Lodge has always been very well supported by the Wonthaggi community. Last Friday was a case in point. Representatives of the Powlett Masonic Lodge visited to present a cheque for $3280.

“I’ve already spent it!” declared Ella. She bought a projector for staff training and a patient lifting machine, which came at the request of Ambulance Victoria. The Masons were invited for morning tea,

served in capacious mugs with saucers and delicious sandwiches, jelly cakes, fruit cake and slices of White Christmas. It’s no surprise that none of the 70 residents ever complains about the food at Rose Lodge.

Money: Powlett Lodge members Bryce Jeffrey (seated left) and Rev Phillips (standing left) with Rose Lodge committee president Bill Berry (seated) and his predecessor Len Jackson. The Masons presented Rose Lodge with a cheque for $3280.

Extension: Rose Lodge manager Ella Duder (left) and new committee secretary Margaret Tobin, discuss plans for a new 30-bed wing.

Glazing the pottery By Tessa Hayward POTTERY has been in Robert Barron’s life since he was born. His mother was a potter and passed on the talent to her son. Robert owns Gooseneck Pottery and has been operating the kiln there for the past 25 years. “I built the kiln myself. It was

based on one I saw while travelling overseas,” he said. Robert completed his pottery apprenticeship at Cornwall Bridge Pottery in Connecticut, USA, during his ﬁve year journey across New Zealand, North America, England, Europe and South Korea. He worked with many wood ﬁring potters and frequented workshops, art schools, galleries and museums.

Teamwork: Robert Barron and his apprentice Jennifer Halli with some of the pottery.

Robert is now doing a lot more teaching and speaking at conferences about pottery. “I recently got back from a conference in Germany,” he said. The Gooseneck kiln is one of the largest wood-fired kilns in Australia. It is fired over a four to five day period twice a year. “It is exhausting. Once it is finished all I want to do is sleep,” Robert said. Robert’s apprentice Jennifer Halli, from the USA, officially started in April this year and has been a great help. “I am learning lots and really enjoying it,” she said. Robert and Jennifer worked for three to four months making the pottery. They then had to stack it all into the kilns, which took weeks. They fired for five days. The wood melted into a glaze over the pottery. “It depends on where the pottery is placed to decide what it will come out like,” Robert said. Robert and Jennifer finished firing on Wednesday, November 24. “It was a really good firing. We are very happy with the results,” Robert said. They are now setting the pottery out on display in preparation for their exhibitions over summer. “The price ranges from $2 to $5,800,” Robert said. He makes a lot of domestic items although he is starting to produce much larger items as well. Some of his pieces are in galleries overseas. Arizona University has a few. Robert and Jennifer are excited about the exhibitions over summer and are hoping for good turnouts. Gooseneck Pottery’s Christmas exhibition will be running on December 11-12, 10am until 5pm.

Community: this photograph evokes the community atmosphere of Rose Lodge. From left are members of the Powlett Masonic Lodge, Bryce Jeffrey, Glen Richards and Rev Phillips, clinical care co-ordinator Helen Papadopoulos, personal carer Marg Hill and in the lifting aid is Chloe Hagigeorgiou. Chloe, 10, is holidaying with her grandparents John and Margaret Tobin, who has just become secretary of the Rose Lodge committee. A donation from the Masons paid for the lifting aid and projector.

Last minute gift ideas By Tessa Hayward FOR those who have not yet bought their loved ones a Christmas present, the Koonwarra Day Spa is the perfect place to buy a gift voucher for a spa treatment. The Koonwarra Day Spa features great specials over the Christmas period. “The most popular treatment being purchased at the moment is the one hour hot stone massage for $95,” owner Linda Dunlop said. This treatment also comes with a free half hour hydro spa. “All our treatments can be for individuals or for couples,” she said. Couple treatments are the spa’s speciality. The Koonwarra Day Spa will calm minds and soothe bodies with gentle, relaxing treatments that will ease any stress or tension. Ms Dunlop said the spa is set amongst peaceful bushland in the eco-friendly tourist village of Koonwarra. Other specials on offer this Christmas

are a 75 minute summer pedicure for $75, which includes a free half an hour D-Tox spa and for $50, a half an hour aromatic cocoon which includes a free mini-facial. “If a person purchases all three special packages for $220, it becomes a half day pamper session and a free morning or afternoon tea is included,” Ms Dunlop said. All of the treatments on special also feature free treatments and refreshments. Another promotion Ms Dunlop has announced is if a person spends over $500 they receive a $50 gift voucher. “Buy your mother, sisters and friends presents in the same place and receive a free gift voucher for yourself,” she said. The Koonwarra Day Spa features three therapists and offers friendly, professional service and a full range of reasonably priced day spa treatments. “We have sold a lot of gift vouchers and expect to be very busy after Christmas, so people should get in quick and make an early booking,” Ms Dunlop said. For more information contact the Koonwarra Day Spa on 5664 2332 or on their website www.koonwarraspa.com.au

Spa treatment: Emma Cope, Stacey Levey, Linda Dunlop and Judy Stockdale of the Koonwarra Day Spa.

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Fay cares for 50 years FAY Smallman has clocked up 50 years of continuous employment at Gippsland Southern Health Service.

A surprise breakfast to mark the occasion was held last Tuesday and attended by many of Fay’s past and present colleagues, as well as her husband John Smallman and sister Wilma Norton. Fay was presented with a gold watch and ﬂowers by health service director of nursing, Neil Langstaff. Health service CEO Gary Templeton said her 50 years of service to the Leongatha Memorial Hospital and the service was a remarkable achievement. “Not only has she spent her entire working life caring for people and their families in the South Gippsland community, she has continually updated her nursing and management skills and is a highly-valued member of our team,” he said. Fay completed her nursing training at the Gippsland Base Hospital in Sale in the mid 1950s, followed by midwifery training at the Queen Victoria Hospital in Launceston, Tasmania. She joined the Woorayl District Nursing Hospital (now known as the Leongatha Memorial Hospital) in November 1960. During her 50 year career, Fay has raised a family of three children, spent 15 years running the family dairy farm while husband John worked off-farm, as well as working night duty for the past 45 years.

Looking back: Fay Smallman with Jan Curtis, Jill Briscoe, Sybil Smith, Wilma Norton and Marg Waldron. Jill works at the health service with Fay and the other women are former nurses. Fay now works night shift and is responsible for the running of the general ward at Leongatha. She shows no sign of slowing down. Fay’s career at Gippsland Southern Health Service began when she returned from Launceston to learn her mother had put her name and her sister Wilma’s name down on the

stafﬁng register. Miss Jean McRae, the ﬁrst matron at Woorayl, contacted and advised Fay and Wilma they were on the roster and to report for duty immediately. This all took place without any formal interviews or reference checks, or indeed without either Fay or Wilma agreeing to accept the ‘offer of em-

ployment’ or discussing the work conditions. Fay started in midwifery, an extremely busy ward with 10 beds, four of which were on the balcony of the old hospital. The average length of stay for new mothers was eight to 10 days, with babies taken care of by the midwives in

Probians surprise Joy JOY Johnson was awarded a life membership of the Probus Club of Leongatha at the club’s Christmas luncheon at the Dakers Centre last week. President Leo Bleeser opened proceedings by announcing the honour for the club’s foundation member. Joy has dedicated a great deal of her time and expertise to enhancing the friendship, fellowship and fun for all members. She has kept the club’s membership records for all or most of the 21 years she has been a member, and during that time has been, and still is, an enthusiastic committee member. Her wealth of knowledge and experience is always valued and appreciated. Joy has also been busy in the wider community, involved in the Leongatha Agricultural and Pastoral Society show, a judge of cooking exhibits at the Royal Melbourne Show, and a long time member of the Leongatha Horticultural Society, just to name a few. Joy’s skill in cake decorating was on show at the Probus Club’s 20th anniversary celebrations; she decorated the beautiful anniversary cake. She even made the stunning table decorations for the recent Christmas lunch. The announcement was greeted with applause and congratulations from all. Well done Joy. Members enjoyed an excellent two course meal, Outstanding dedication: Probus Club of Leongatha president, Leo Bleeser, and the club’s newest life member, Joy provided by the hard working Stony Creek ladies. A great way to wind up 2010. Johnson.

Praised for dedication GIPPSLAND Southern Health Service last week honoured 43 staff members who have accumulated 795 combined years of service. Among them were Noel Owen, who was worked for the past 35 years in radiology, and Jill Davies and Grace Adamo who have given 30 years of service. Jill started in pathology and has worked in a number of administrative roles across the service and is currently in the Leongatha general ward. Grace has worked in aged care and is currently at Koorooman House. Service recognition badges were presented to these three staff members as well as 11 staff who have worked at the service for 10 years; seven staff for 15 years; 13 staff for 20 years and nine staff for 25 years service.

Loyal trio: long term employees at Gippsland Southern Health Service, Grace Adamo, Noel Owen and Jill Davies.

the nursery and brought out for fourhourly feeds, then returned to the nursery. Demand feeding was unheard of in the 1960s. Fay recalled the long hours midwives and doctors were required to work. “If you were rostered on the afternoon shift and there were patients due to give birth, you were automatically on call overnight. There was only one certificate nursing sister on night duty which meant that you could work 24 hours in one shift and if you had an early shift the following day, you were expected to present for work as usual.” Reflecting on the major changes in nursing at Leongatha Hospital over the past 50 years, Fay said patients stayed in the ward up to two days instead of seven days, and the volume of paperwork now required takes up a greater part of each shift. She also commented about the informality of today’s workplace. When Fay started nursing, matrons were called “Miss” and doctors were always referred to by their title, never their first names. Now Fay’s colleagues address each other by their first names regardless of ‘seniority’ and the health service has a male director of nursing for the first time in its 50 years. Often doctors worked all night at the hospital without rest. “One doctor, whom I won’t name, was accustomed to walking into the kitchen and requesting at least four slices of toast, topped with eggs and bacon after each delivery.”

Mayor’s message Warren Raabe Mayor

Festive greetings, diary notes ON behalf of council and staff, I’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas. Retailers are busy providing for the last minute rush so please support them by shopping locally. Young people who’ve been away from the district for education or work are around town for the festive season. It’s a special time of the year for most people, but not all, so keep an eye out for those who might appreciate being included in the warmth of your family gathering (for many farmers the best Christmas present this year would be a spell of dry weather to get their hay in!) Council offices will be closed from Christmas Eve until Tuesday, January 4. Details of holiday arrangements for services (such as waste management, HACC) and emergency contact numbers are outlined in the Council Noticeboard ad in this paper. There are lots of markets and activities on over the holidays, and a list of these can be downloaded from www.visitpromcountry.com. au . Coal Creek and the Visitor Information Centres (1800 630 704) at Foster and Korumburra will be open on all days except Christmas Day. Be sure to make use of our public swimming pools too. These are facilities maintained with your rates dollars and as we finalise our Aquatic Strategy, we’ll be watching with interest to see how much patronage these pools receive in ratio to their maintenance costs. Please note Wednesday, January 19 in your diaries for the Australia Day Awards Ceremony in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. Candidates have been nominated in the categories of South Gippsland Citizen, Young Citizen and Community Event of the Year. It’s a terrific way to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of so many people in our community and we’d enjoy your support to show our appreciation. I attended the recent launch of the Loch Community Plan and was pleased to note that some of the prioritised projects have already been budgeted for by council, so it’s a quick start to realising some of their goals. By becoming involved in your local plan you help ensure that it really does represent the wishes and needs of your community. Have your fire plan ready now: the long grass will quickly dry off and may present South Gippsland with problems we normally do not encounter. Please consider safety in all your holiday activities - on the roads, in the water, hiking and extreme heat, to name a few. No one ever expects to be a statistic, so let’s lessen the odds. Be patient on the roads and at times when we might have to queue for service. Our visitors are supporting our economy so please make them welcome in our world and encourage them to return. I join my fellow councillors and staff in wishing you all a wonderful 2011. Warren Raabe Mayor

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Goodbye St Laurence’s By Tessa Hayward LEAVING a school after 13 years of being principal is a daunting task.

However Robyn Halliwell is up for the challenge. “An opportunity arose in special education at the Catholic Education Ofﬁce in Warragul which I decided to take,” she said. Ms Halliwell is very passionate about this area of education and wants to ensure all children are having inclusive curriculum at school. She will be able to further her relationships with principals, teachers, parents and students to better help them. Her new job involves working in a team and liaising with schools to implement national and state wide inclusive education initiatives. “It will be different working in a team, but it is a welcome change,” she said. Even though Ms Halliwell is leaving her position as principal at St Laurence’s Primary School in Le-

ongatha, she will be working with schools and families to set goals and strategies to help learning and behavioural difﬁculties. Ms Halliwell is currently doing her graduate diploma of psychological studies online at Deakin University. “I am doing this diploma as I am interested in the subject and it will also assist me in meeting the needs of children,” she said. All schools have kids with needs and she wants to help them meet those. After graduating from Frankston Teachers College in 1978, her ﬁrst teaching job was at St Patrick’s Primary School at Mentone and then at St Mary’s Primary School, Hampton. She became principal of St Mary’s Primary School, Yarram in 1989 and then moved to St Laurence’s as principal in 1997. “I have loved my 13 years at St Laurence’s. It has been a rewarding and enriching experience,” Ms Halliwell said. Catholic primary schools give a

fully rounded education with spiritual and school education learning, she believes. “The Christian values taught at school are needed in everyday living,” she said, naturally drawn to teaching at Catholic schools because of her own faith. Leaving St Laurence’s after 13 years will be hard for Ms Halliwell as so many memories are shared there. “I am really going to miss the small everyday things,” she said. A little boy ran up to her one day yelling: “There’s a husband in the toilet!” The husband was actually a huntsman. “It’s the little things I am going to miss; the new buildings are great but the interaction with students and teachers was very rewarding,” she said. Ms Halliwell said she couldn’t have asked for a better team to work with as they are a wonderful community and she is very fortunate. “The kids are so joyous and generous; I am sad to go but am looking forward to a change,” she said.

Interaction: principal Robyn Halliwell is going to miss being with students Madison, Aidan, Tanya, John and Chelsea.

Farewell Mass success SAINT Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha, held an end of school Mass last Thursday.

Outtrim stopover: getting ready to ride out after enjoying lunch are Nicolas, Josie and Lauren.

Cycling feat accomplished STUDENTS from St Laurence’s, Leongatha and St Joseph’s Korumburra primary schools rode to Inverloch last Tuesday as the culmination of their Bike Education Program. Heading off from Leongatha, students, teachers and volunteer parents took the route via Outtrim for lunch before ﬁnishing the ride 39km later,

camping overnight at the Inverloch foreshore camping grounds. The group enjoyed ideal conditions for the ride and almost balmy conditions for the overnight camp. An early start saw them all pack their tents, tidy the grounds and enjoy breakfast. They completed the almost 80km return trip to Leongatha in good time just as the ﬁrst spits of rain started.

Awards were presented and staff farewelled, including 13-year principal Robyn Halliwell and Judy Johnson, after 25 years in the ofﬁce. Robyn was presented with a beautiful painting by staff and students had compiled a giant “Goodbye Robyn” card with all their best wishes. Award winners were: • Mary MacKillop Award: Caitlin Charles and Nicholas Brown; • Majellan Bursary: Phillipa Littlejohn and Sophie Thomas; • Sisters Of St Josephs Award: Janie Gordon; • RSL Sponsorship: Grade 6, Oliver Maclean; Grade 5, Sara Riseley; Grade 4, Belinda Denbrok; Grade 3, Natalie Coombes; Grade 2, Brooke Johnstone; Grade 1, Jesseme Jarvis; Prep, Liam Smart.

Emotions spill at graduation THE Grade 6 students of Wonthaggi North Primary School graduated at a ceremony last Thursday.

Award winners: Aimee Tessari, female sports; Sophie Huther, science; Alanna Stein, music; Imogen Kaye-Helmot, special award; Jack Gow, social award; Logan Brann, mathematics; Jim Legione, male sports; and Kai Jamieson, achievement. Absent: Beth Reggardo, achievement; and Tiffany Johnstone-Purvis, English.

The event, held at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, was conducted by the 2010 student leaders and special awards were given by guest presenters, teachers and the principal team. Family and friends were entertained with a dance, a recital of the poem The Man From Ironbark and student performances. A slideshow presentation of the year touched emotions throughout the centre. All students were presented with a graduation certiﬁcate, while several students received special awards for their outstanding contributions and academic results across various subjects and the school.

Special awards: Janie Gordon, Phillippa Littlejohn and Sophie Thomas received awards.

Mary MacKillop award: deputy principal at Mary MacKillop College, Sam Wright, with award recipients Nicholas Brown and Caitlin Charles.

Class awards: back row from left, Oliver Maclean (Grade 6), Liam Smart (Grade Prep), Jesseme Jarvis (Grade 1). Front from left, Sara Riseley (Grade 4), Belinda Denbrok (Grade 3), Natalie Coombes (Grade 2), Brooke Johnstone (Grade 1).

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Memorial funding available FUNDING to restore war memorials is now available from the State Government. Member for Eastern Region Peter Hall is encouraging ex-service organisations, local councils, schools and community groups to apply for funding under the Restoring Community War Memorials Grants Program. “Applications for restoring community war memorials are now open with up to $10,000 available for upgrading and enhancing local commemorative sites and honour rolls,” he said. Applications for the grant close on January 31, 2011. Further information and application forms are available at www.veterans.vic.gov.au or by contacting Information Victoria on 1300 366 356.

Santa coming to town By Tessa Hayward HASSETT Street kindergarten students are very excited about getting a visit from Santa the night before Christmas. The Leongatha kindergarten has been making Christmas decorations since November and now has a very festive looking room. “We enjoy getting the kids excited about Christmas,” teacher Jodie McGannon said. Students put on a Christmas concert for their families which involved singing and dancing. “The kids really enjoyed it, they had little costumes, sang Christmas carols and then danced with their family and friends,” Mrs McGannon said. The concert was held at St Laurence’s Primary School’s new performing arts and sport hub. Students came out in graduation gowns and sang songs, and then got in the Christmas spirit with Santa hats and reindeer ears. Students also held a Christmas party at their kindergarten, with family.

Not long now: Aliarna Wright, Hudson Martin, Alex O’Brien, Charli Ryan, Shoshanah Bishop and Abby Van Den Broeke were excited at their kindergarten Christmas party.

Guides entertain elderly WONTHAGGI Girl Guides entertained the residents of Wonthaggi’s Rose Lodge nursing home last week.

Nine guides and their leaders delivered Christmas decorations the girls had made and sang carols. Seven carols were performed, including old favourites like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Jingle Bells, as well as modern songs such as, Santa Wear Your Shorts Tonight. The girls had a great time and learnt the valuable Christmas lesson that it is just as much fun to give as to receive. Guides resumes on February 14. Anyone interested in joining should ring Chris Oliver on 0428 644 397.

Sweet voices: Wonthaggi Girl Guides win over the Rose Lodge crowd.

$12m sought from VicRoads BASS Coast Council is seeking $12.4 million from VicRoads for the 2011-12 ﬁnancial year. Most of that is money needed to repair roads damaged by heavy desali-

Meals roster (Leongatha) Reformed Church Ladies, Mr and Mrs Hogan and St Peter’s Ladies Guild will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning December 27, 2010. Rotary, Leongatha Red Cross and S. Birch will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning January 3, 2011.

nation plant trafﬁc. But there is a question mark over the request. Desalination consortium AquaSure, has assured council that the roads damaged by desalination works will be restored. That assurance came after the request was lodged with VicRoads. A report to a recent meeting of council about the funding stated: “At the time of preparing the bids, there was some uncertainty regarding the future rehabilitation of the roads impacted by the desalination project.” A number of bicycle paths are on the VicRoads’ funding application too. A Bass Highway at Anderson roundabout separated pedestrian crossing is also planned.

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago, December 22, 1980 DEVELOPMENT and growth in Wonthaggi this year has thwarted the predictions of doomsday prophets of Wonthaggi’s future. **** It seems like a long way off and it is! However, the Shire of Woorayl is actively planning this area’s participation in the 150th anniversary of Victoria. 10 years ago, December 19, 2000 POLICE are set to crack down on would-be New Year’s Eve revellers who usually ﬂock to the local beach resorts of Inverloch and Cowes. Wonthaggi Police Inspector Ken Lay has advised there will be a heavy police presence in both areas. **** LEONGATHA’S Memorial Hall will undergo extensive upgrades worth $3 million which will bring it up to the standard required to host major performing arts events. Five years ago, December 20, 2005 THE MDU Football Netball Club

will go into the 2007 season with brand new clubrooms, thanks to State Minister for Sport and Recreation, Justin Madden. Costing $552,000, the smart new rooms will provide sufficient for activities such as aerobics, gym and indoor bowls. **** HUNDREDS flocked to Carols by Candlelight at the Coal Creek Historical Village in Korumburra last Thursday night. One year ago, December 22, 2009 UNDERCOVER police are patrolling South Gippsland in search of firebugs, ahead of what many experts predict could be Victoria’s worst ever fire season. **** SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will begin major reconstruction works on the Koonwarra-Inverloch Road between Bacon Avenue and Whitelaw’s Track in mid January.

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Class of 2010 says goodbye ANOTHER year is complete for Leongatha Secondary College after its senior presentation night last Tuesday at Mesley Hall. The school farewelled its class of 2010 and rewarded students for their extra efforts throughout the year. Awards were given in the categories of LOTE, science, English, mathematics and technology as well as community-based awards and special achievements. Jo Mitchell received the principal’s award, as well as recognition for her performance in achieving an ATAR score of 98.1, including two perfect 50 scores in English and English literature.

Memorial and leadership awards were handed out and a few musical items, one led by Year 11’s Josh Gardiner, were other highlights of the night. Deputy Premier Peter Ryan addressed the crowd, speaking about his life since leaving school. He reminded the students to follow their dreams and stick to a path which they most enjoyed. The Year 12 roll was called one last time as students received their VCE certiﬁcates. The night ended with light snacks in the foyer of the hall, with parents and students mingling with teachers one last time as part of the school.

Leadership in spades: Deputy Premier Peter Ryan (right) stands with school captains Georgie WrayMcCann, Terry Fleming, Phoebe Kuhne and principal Brett Windsor.

Kwong Lee Dow young scholars: Rachel Franklin and Max Rounds.

Above: Awards for mathematics: went to Dylan Westaway, Alita Mellups-Smith, Nathan Fenby and Reanna Clark.

LOTE award winners: Alita Mellups-Smith, Alex Beyer, Kate Ball, Callum Hutcheson and Nicole Clark.

Mirboo North praises MIRBOO North Secondary College celebrated their end of year by congratulating the students who went above and beyond in 2010. The school’s awards ceremony was held on Wednesday night. They unveiled the best performing Year 12 student, Andrew Jenkins, who scored an ATAR of 95.1. Many other students were also presented with awards.

Left: Captains: Emma Lardner and Andrew Jenkins were presented with College Captain Awards. Andrew was dux of the college with a score of 95.1. Andrew also won the Deakin University prize for academic excellence.

Top effort: these girls were in the top 14 in Victoria in their respective classes. Samantha Pua’s food and technology presentation has been accepted into the Top Designs exhibition. Olivia Risbey’s media presentation has been accepted into the Top Screen awards.

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READ about this Alex Scott & Staff Inverloch listing on the top of page 32.

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This property just MUST have been the inspiration for the term “lifestyle property”. On 4.8 acres, fulﬁl your life-style wishes with sensational views, a beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with Tas Oak ﬂoors and private verandahs, 2 SC cottages, a multi-use building, barn/workshop, orchard, ornamental lake with gazebo and jetty, meandering gardens plus a separate paddock. Continue operating the successful ‘Loves Lane Cottages’, or develop your own dream. Many inclusions. LOVELY!

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“Ferndale Cottage” is an original timber cutter’s cottage, & has undergone a thoughtful renovation to provide upgraded facilities and a warm, modern décor. Set on a delightful landscaped acre, with a perfect balance of mature trees, shrubs, and ﬂowing lawns, Ferndale Cottage has a tranquil country getaway feel which is enjoyed as a weekender by the current owners as well as providing charming guest accommodation (visit ferndalecottage.com to view additional details).

Rising above the Valley, this sheltered 8 acre parcel, with spectacular views is within easy commute of Morwell & Mirboo Nth. The 2-4 bedroom, 2 bathroom homestead (plus 1 bedroom, self contained cottage) include features such as ﬂoor length windows, open ﬁre, wood heater, split level design, full length verandas and complete privacy. Terraced orchard and stunning, easy care gardens, great shedding, all beautifully maintained, make this a perfect haven for people, chooks, and wombats.

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Magnificent Christmas present A

LL that your heart desires for Christmas is fulﬁlled.

This idyllic, private country residence is positioned on around an acre and a half, and surrounded by rolling hills and broad-acre farmland. It is designed and created to command incomparable views over more than 180 degrees to the north and east through picture windows and from elevated patios and decks. The master-crafted home provides expansive casual living and entertaining spaces, with extensive use of timber ﬂoors, and elegant formal sitting and dining rooms with deco-

At a glance Location: 54 Newtons Road, Arawata. Price: $600,000 - $650,000. Agent: Prom Country First National. Contact: Allen Bartlett 0417 274 624.

rative ﬁreplace surrounds, detailed cornices, pillars and leadlighting. A gorgeous kitchen is substantial and at the heart of the living zone. The main bedroom retreat captures the outstanding views, and has a dressing room and en suite with dual vanities. There are three other bedrooms (or two plus a study), a perfectlyappointed main bathroom and powder room, a fully-ﬁtted laundry and a separate store or utility room. Ducted air conditioning will ensure you are climate-controlled all year round, but you might choose

the cosy wood heater as your winter option. An over-sized double garage is full-height to accept a caravan, and provides direct internal access to the home. Externally the quality of construction is evident, and so too is the meticulous attention to gardens and paths, lawns, patios and driveway, and shedding. This is an absolutely unparalleled country residence. Available to inspect by appointment with First National Prom Country Real Estate.

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Environmental attention P

URCHASERS who are environmentally aware will appreciate the outlay the current owners have invested in this Leongatha four bedroom brick home in good condition. The home has solar power with natural gas back-up to keep living costs to a minimum. It boasts a delightful rural outlook, built-in robes and a neat en suite. There is a spacious open plan living area with dining area, and a well appointed, smart laminated kitchen with natural gas cook top. The yard is low maintenance and secure with a single carport plus a concrete area with room for another car. This is a well priced four bedroom home situated on the school side of town that is sure to be secured by an astute buyer quickly.

At a glance Location: 20 Griffin Road, Leongatha. Price: $298,000. Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 5800.

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Neighbour free zone I

F no neighbours is how you want to live, but you can’t afford to buy 100 acres, then this is the way to go. This nifty three bedroom hardiplank Dumbalk home on a third of an acre offers a country lifestyle at a fraction of the price. Park your car in the big double carport, which has been enclosed on two sides giving protection from the weather, then enter the home through the laundry. The kitchen/dining room features an electric upright stove, timber look cupboards with white bench tops, and vertical blinds as well as drapes.

At a glance Location: 145 Dollar Road, Dumbalk. Price: $210,000. Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 0922.

The lounge room has the same window furnishings, as well as a heatbank and an archway leading to the hall. Three bedrooms will easily accommodate a family, and are complemented by a central bathroom featuring both a bath and a shower. A big concrete water tank, and a garden shed complete the picture outside, and there is enough room to run around or even have a few chooks or pets. Surrounded by farmland, you’ll forget that your house is on just under a third of an acre as you gaze out at the cows grazing in the neighbouring paddocks. Inspections strictly by appointment.

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An easy-to-manage, smaller home on a near-level allotment of around 915sqm at the top of a court. Bright open-plan living, 2BRs, single carport URL, 2 sheds, tank & town water, attractive outlooks. INSPECT By Appointment Address 10 Eveline Court, MIRBOO NORTH $225,000 - $250,000

A fantastic 3-4 brm family home with all the space and zones of a modern ﬂoor plan: 3 living areas, 2 bathrooms, big kitchen. Northern entertaining deck, double garage, huge deck. A surprise package! INSPECT By Appointment Address 3 Eveline Court, MIRBOO NORTH $330,000 - $360,000

Claus’ says SELL! Renovated home with SC retreat downstairs with computer network for teenage, in-laws or home business! 3-4 brms, 4 living rooms, 3 bathrooms. Furniture available too! INSPECT By Appointment Address 29 Giles Street, MIRBOO NORTH $375,000 - $410,000

With elevated views, this attractive home has a clever ﬂoorplan where rooms wrap round a central courtyard. 3BRs, 2 bathrooms, formal & informal living zones, ducted vac, lovely gardens & views. INSPECT By Appointment Address 76 Baromi Road, MIRBOO NORTH $285,000 - $315,000

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In a perfect location, this 3 BR home has character, high ceilings, a brilliant bungalow / teen BR, elevated verandah, paved BBQ area, double garage & rain water to the kitchen- it’s a SUPER-COUPER combo! INSPECT By Appointment Address 5 Couper Street, MIRBOO NORTH $245,000 - $265,000

Step inside & be surprised by polished timber ﬂoors, art deco ceilings, & fresh paintwork.3 BRs, bathroom with spa, & 2 loos. Great location - walk everywhere. INVEST-$12,000+ pa return or NEST- and enjoy! INSPECT By Appointment Address 1 Giles Street, MIRBOO NORTH $215,000 - $235,000

Around 35 acres in 2 titles with a planning permit. Magniﬁcent rolling hills, outstanding views, dams, fencing, sheds, stockyards & loading race. Current owner providing power. Golden opportunity. INSPECT By Appointment Address 1665 Yarragon-Leongatha Road, HALLSTON $259,000

With options for tourism or relaxed living, this property comprises a 3BR, 2 bath home with wide verandahs, tea rooms URL, 1+ acre lavender, drying shed/cottage, orchard, veggies, chooks & water. INSPECT By Appointment Address 1 Porter Lane, MIRBOO NORTH $625,000

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Nearing completion, this beautiful home combines country warmth & contemporary styling. Open, bright living zone with pitched ceiling and timber ﬂoors, 3 BRS, 2 bath, dble garage & 2 verandahs. INSPECT By Appointment Address 6 Floraston Drive, LEONGATHA $320,000 - $340,000

Half acre (approx) site with potential to subdivide. Choice of main road OR rear lane frontage. In heart of Meeniyan with commercial or residential development opportunity. Treed, creek. INSPECT By Appointment Address 86 Whitelaw Street MEENIYAN $87,000

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Part of a charming row of originals and renovations. The shops and eateries are a stroll away. 3 bedrooms, sunny north facing lounge, country-style kitchen, huge shed, rain water tank, and fruit trees. INSPECT By Appointment Address 135 Whitelaw Street, MEENIYAN $215,000 - $230,000

Centre of Meeniyan - at a price to suit investors and home buyers alike. Three big bedrooms, lounge, cheerful kitchen, meals area, big sunroom. Rear lane, and there’s a good variety of shedding. INSPECT By Appointment Address 73 Whitelaw Street, MEENIYAN $180,000 - $200,000

Highly prominent half acre site right beside Moo’s at Meeniyan and opposite the road house. Commercial development potential or well positioned home site in heart of town. INSPECT By Appointment Address 87 Whitelaw Street, MEENIYAN $100,000 - $110,000

Morning views of the hills and sea views over lunch? Young and beautiful with Blue gum ﬂoors, soaring ceilings, oodles of glass, spacious open plan, three brms + study, 2 bathrooms. 10 mins into Foster. INSPECT By Appointment Address 1014 Ameys Track, FOSTER NORTH $425,000 - $475,000

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Historic Inverloch area homestead A

N historic Inverloch home is now for private sale. The Drummond Homestead is 125 years old and features ﬁve bedrooms and three living zones. It sits on a beautifully treed and secluded 10 acres. There are large

sheds and an orchard. This home is ﬁve minutes from Inverloch and boasts views over Anderson Inlet. The original owner, Peter Shingler, came from England in 1879 and selected properties at Coal Creek and Tarwin before selecting this one in his

wife’s name. The house is of straight grained Oregon timber pre cut in Canada. The three original chimneys in the house, only one of which remains, were built made of the clay from a dam on the property and were ﬁred by stacking the timber cleared

from the property around the heaps of green bricks and setting ﬁre to it. The timber frame was reported to have been landed at the pier at Mahers Landing and then brought up to the site by bullock dray.

At a glance Location: 453 Inverloch Venus Bay Road, Inverloch. Price: on application. Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Inverloch. Contact: 5674 1111.

Uninterrupted views of Anderson Inlet H

ERE’S a rare opportunity to own a beautiful Venus Bay home with uninterrupted views of Anderson Inlet and surrounding farmland. This home features a large living area that opens onto a generous sized deck perfect for entertaining. The home also boasts three good sized bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property also features a large studio suited to a rumpus room or additional bedroom. The property has dual water tanks, is fully fenced and is situated within walking distance of the local shops and beaches. Hurry a property of this standard won’t last long.

At a glance Location: 145 Lees Road,Venus Bay. Price: $329,900. Agent: Alex Scott & Staff,Venus Bay. Contact: 5663 7111.

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Dancing trio: Grace Patterson, Felicity and Jayla Morcom performed in the Lisa Pellin Dancers concert.

Too cute: from left, Jade McLennan, acted as Cinderella and Alexandra Scott, Minnie Mouse for the recent Lisa Pellin Dancers concert in Wonthaggi. Right: Family affair: Chloe Adkins, 10, and brother Charlie Adkins, eight, enjoyed performing in the annual Lisa Pellin Dancers concert.

Time to forgive A Christmas message from Russell Broadbent, McMillan MP AT Christmas time we celebrate the birth of a child – the Christ child – a reason for celebration and good will to all in every family.

Stage spectacular: boys and girls came together for a show of colour, energy and surprise.

all, does that not include your family member? Reconciliation is not just for black and white Australians, but for all of us – father to son, brother to brother, cousin to cousin, friend to friend. It is my birthday on Christmas Day too and I would like to believe that, after reading this message, just one relationship was healed. That would be a great present for me. To all of you who were born on Christmas Day, happy birthday. Have a really good day – I will – and if there is some one I have deeply offended at some time, I just want to say I’m sorry.

The babe is new life – unblemished new hope – not soiled by the living of everyday difficulties and differences we confront, often with long held hurt leading to unreconciled divisions. How often do I hear people tell me they have not spoken to a family member for years over some disagreement or misunderstanding. The ancient Jews worked out a way to deal with financial difficulties. Every 50 years all debts were forgiven - “The Year of the Jubilee”. The American Indians, like the Jewish nation, also worked through the resolution of insults and disputes. They had a “day of atonement”, when all personal injury was laid to rest and forgiven forever. Are we such a young nation that we have not learned that no one benefits from a long held grudge or insult? As Christmas is a time of good will to McMillan MP, Russell Broadbent.

Wed amongst flowers SIMONE Angwin and Greg Collis married in a grand garden at Foster on November 20. Simone is the daughter of Trevor and Rosie of Foster, and Greg the second eldest child of Jan and John, formerly of Foster.

The bride looked stunning in an empire line style v neck long dress, with a cross over scalloped rufﬂe edging down the front of the dress, with a diamanté brooch centred bustline area made of chiffon fabric. Simone wore a Bolero style jacket with three quar-

Making children happy: Commonwealth Bank manager Jayne Chapman presents the cheque to Yarna Kraft and Michelle Mason of Uniting Care Gippsland.

Bank shows generosity LEONGATHA’S Commonwealth Bank has handed over a $400 cheque to Uniting Care Gippsland. The cash will be used for Christmas presents for underprivileged families. Branch manager Jayne Chapman said it was a great initiative. “Everyone loves to open a present at Christmas. It’s just not the same without it,” she said. Last year 52 families and 165 chil-

dren received gifts, and this year is expected to be the same as some families battle ﬁnancial hardship. “There are still families ringing up to put their names down,” said Uniting Care’s Michelle Mason. More than 20 retailers from around South Gippsland have given more than 400 presents and Uniting Care is still welcoming donations. This year a large focus is on teenagers, who are often left out of drives such as these.

Garden wedding: Simone and Greg Collis honeymooned in Tasmania. Photo courtesy of Heather Downing, Foster.

ter sleeve and rufﬂe edging. She carried a bouquet consisting of happy leaves, white roses, pink and white Singapore orchids and white lilies. Simone was attended by her sister Belinda and close friend Rebbeca Easey, who wore Magenta coloured knee length dresses that fell under the bustline into an empire line. The dresses were sleeveless with wide shoulder straps and the pair carried bouquets of happy leaves, pink and white Singapore orchids and pink lilies. Simone’s niece Lily Gornell wore a very pretty little girl’s sleeveless party style dress with wide satin ties at the back. The material was white with clear dots on the fabric, which ﬂared out from the waist into a full tulle skirt. Lily carried pink silk rose petals in her basket. Greg wore a black suit with white shirt, silver vest and magenta tie. The groomsmen, the groom’s brothers Paul and Steve, looked smart in black suits, white shirts, black vests and magenta ties. The bride and her attendants arrived in two Mustang convertibles - one red

and one white - which were admired by all. The occasion was celebrated in the garden of Colleen and Allan Smith of Foster, and officiated by celebrant Cam Abood. The reception was held at the superb Meeniyan Football Club rooms and the guests treated to a buffet style meal of a spit roast with salads and vegetables, and many desserts. The guests danced to a variety of music provided by a DJ. The wedding cake was a three tiered mud cake, with each layer having a different flavour. It was decorated with white ganache icing with large purple flowers and purple and silver piping. Guests travelled from Brisbane, Torquay, Melbourne and also Foster, Mirboo North and Leongatha. Simone and Greg enjoyed a two week honeymoon touring Tasmania and have returned to their home in Mardan. Simone and Greg and their families thank every guest, and special friends who helped in any way to make their wedding a special and memorable day.

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Young achievers awarded FAMILY and friends supported the annual presentation evening of Korumburra Secondary College last Wednesday. Special guest, Regional Network leader Sharon Adams, spoke highly of the school’s strengths and the importance of focusing on the positive contribution of young people to society. College dux in 2009, Andrew Van Agtmaal, spoke to the students about his experiences since leaving the school. Highlights of the evening included: • Rotary Citizenship Award, Year 12: Jacob DeKunder, Candace Page, Paul Green, Brooke Howard and Jai O’Flaherty; • Enrichment Award: Jai O’Flaherty; • Library Award: Molly Barry and Josh McNabb; • Lions Club: Russell Smith Citizenship Award: Kaitlyn O’Brien; • School to Work Training Program Award, Year 10: Jake Cochrane; • Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Pro-

gram, Year 10: Teagan Brammar and Jessica Staben; • VCAL Award: Tara Wallace; • VET Awards: Darcy James and Ryan Wyatt; • Peter Barton Rotary Perpetual VET Scholarships: Eliza Cochrane, Darcy Gorman, Julie Kerr, Jayde Miller, Justin Smith, Brittany Staples, Ashleigh Wyhoon and Jake Wyhoon; • Deakin University Achievement Award: Jessica Smith; • Chris Humphries Ofﬁce Systems Teaching Bursary: Chantelle Brown; • Caltex Award: Josh Brammar; • Australian Defence Force Awards: Year 10, Daniel Longden; Year 11, Steph GibbonsSheehan; Year 12, Nick Paterson; • Duxes: Year 7, Caroline Crawford; Year 8, Julia Boys/Katelin Staben; Year 9, Michelle Green/Cindy Lemasurier; Year 10, Jessica Staben; Year 11, Blake Johnson; Year 12, Caitlyn Hughes;

High honours: Australian Defence Force Leadership Awards went to Stephanie Gibbons-Sheehan, Daniel Langden and Nick Paterson.

Duxes: back, principal Lynne Hardy, Blake Johnson (Year 11), Cindy LeMasurier and Michelle Green (joint Year 9), Julia Boys (joint Year 8) and assistant principal Marty Box. Front: Sharon Adams, (acting assistant regional director of Gippsland), Caroline Crawford (Year 7), Katelin Staben (joint Year 8), Jessica Staben (Year 10) and Caitlyn Hughes (Year 12).

Year 8 awards: Ruby Noye and Hannah Lazarus.

Library awards: Molly Barry and Joshua McNabb.

Church Times ARIES - March 21 - April 20

Avoid shortcuts in any task, no matter how seemingly trivial. Surprise guests make for an eventful weekend. If travelling with a companion, compromise is important. TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

The focus this week is on family. You can learn much from talking to older relatives and spend enjoyable hours leaﬁng through family albums. GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

Older relatives respond to your consideration. Routine chores are anything but routine this week. Recruit the help of youngsters. The weekend favours spontaneous outings and visits. CANCER - June 22 - July 22

Career ideas show signs of promise, but don’t reveal them until they are ready for presentation. You take a key role in a community event. An opportunity may open for earning spare cash. LEO - July 23 - August 22

This could be an upbeat week socially, but be sure to keep your calendar up to date. Spontaneous travel is featured, along with opportunities for reconciliation. Stay informed of current happenings. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

This is the time for launching a diet or enforcing a budget. Your self control is unusually strong and there is a worthy goal to work toward. Your social life perks up noticeably. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

Prepare for changing moods of friends - changes in scenery if travelling to unfamiliar places and changes in the workplace. Your writing talents are sharp. Why not record your observations? SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

You ﬁnd relatives generous with their advice, if not their ﬁnancial support. Your intuitive powers are potent. If tackling new problems, work with established solutions. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

A little bit of luck comes your way and your morale soars. If involved in a debate, stick to familiar topics. People in high places are observing your style and creative ﬂair. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

Remote travel ideas may be realised by the end of the week. Don’t hesitate to ask questions, it’s the only way you will get the answers. AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

Small jobs can balloon into major projects. You could be assuming a role of vast responsibility. The key is to set up effective systems. Avoid playing matchmaker this week. PISCES - February 20 - March 20

Little difﬁculties can disturb you more than they should - yet you respond well to tremendous challenges. Creative ventures may prove more proﬁtable in the long term. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

You are confident, proud, bright, cheerful and warmhearted. You tend to be a show-off and can be domineering. Although friendships is the theme, a lifelong union may be forged sooner than later.

ANGLICAN: Wednesday, December 22: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Friday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 5pm St Peter’s Crib Service; 7pm St David’s, Meeniyan, Christmas Service; 11pm St Peter’s Midnight Service. Saturday, December 25 (Christmas Day): 9am St Peter’s Christmas Service; 10.30am Union Church, Tarwin Lower Christmas Service. Sunday, December 26: 9am St Peter’s Combined Service. Sunday, January 2: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am. ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am. ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion. CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Eve Service, December 24 7pm. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am and 6pm: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Vic Butera 5655 2478. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Leongatha South Gippsland Liberty Fellowship - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday services: 11 am and 7pm. Office: 5662 3100. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha.

Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Communion Service 11 am: Evening Holy Spirit Revival 6pm: Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5674 3867 or 5672 4660. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School 11.30am. CATHOLIC: Christmas Mass times: Leongatha: Christmas Eve 7.30pm Mary MacKillop Multi-Purpose Hall, Christmas Day 10am. Meeniyan: Christmas Day 10am. Mirboo North: Christmas Day 8.30am. Tarwin Lower: Christmas Eve 6pm. Korumburra: Christmas Eve 7.30pm. Loch: Christmas Day 8.30am. There will be NO Mass in Leongatha on Christmas Day at 5pm and Mass at Tarwin Lower will be on Sunday, January 26 at 6pm. St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday. Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday. Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass. Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass. Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass. KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214. GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Strongly family oriented church meets at the Senior Citizens Centre, Mirboo North, Sundays: 4-5.10pm Communion, 5.15-6pm Bible Studies for Adults, Youth and Children. Friday evenings: Home Fellowships 7.30pm; Youth Activities. Enquiries: 5668 2226 Bob Stevens. SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Kid’s Club - Tuesday, 4 - 5pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain

Claire Emerton or Lieutenant Rachael Collins, ph. 5662 5122. SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228. PRESBYTERIAN: Weekly Worship Service 10am Sunday, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Phone Rev. Dr D. Clarnette 0409 236 981 or elder Col Rump 5662 2107. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. 7.30pm service: All Sunday evenings except 1st Sunday of the month, 5pm service. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday 10.30am, Christmas Day - service at 9am. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am. Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday. BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366. BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769. MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall. COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm. SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8253

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ACROSS Flower (8) Brood (4) Trifling (4) Material (8) Trivial (5) Detestation (6) Disclose (6) Writer (6) Search (6) Compel (5) Sweet (8) Row (4) Move (4) Subdue (8)

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 12. 14. 16. 18. 20. 21.

DOWN Relative (5) Struggle (7) Sway (4) Buy (8) Horse (5) Adage (7) Australian mammal (8) Stylish (7) Fowl (7) Shaver (5) Plant (5) Crack (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8253 ACROSS 1. Walks - quiet walks (8). 6. Not counting, put away for future use (4). 8. Again take it back when there’s a row (4). 9. Cleaning and combing (8). 10. Giving the street, the number and the surname (5). 11. Was Solomon stupid? Not in any way! (6). 13. Join in the chat about at first (6). 15. Not performed, not being well-known (6). 17. Fails to see that one is lonely for (6). 19. The doctor in “Home of the Devil” (5). 22. What the model makes from posing for leg photos? (3-5). 23. There’s a fifty-second round, too (4). 24. Be critical about the figure drawing (4). 25. For the ten caught out in the storm, terrible suffering (8). DOWN 2. Lift this out, to find nothing inside (5). 3. When there’s a rainstorm, she’s mad to drive about (7). 4. One of the cats, should it rain cats and dogs? (4). 5. Made to leave, have a cry outside (5,3). 6. Get with difficulty from the guard (5). 7. It’s five to nine, so cook the meat (7). 12. Old Sally Brown (8). 14. Of the three, two names are unimportant (7). 16. Leaking, spot the paper (7). 18. He is back the day after (5). 20. Attack “10 Across” stupidly (5). 21. Lacking a ready-mix, he may produce his own colour (4).

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Right: ALISHA Eve Saric was born on December 7 at St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne. She is the ﬁrst child for Anthony and Leonie of Essendon, and ﬁrst grandchild for Vinko and Danica Saric, and eleventh grandchild for Max and Rosemary Wood.

Below: JARRAH Giliam Blankenstein was born on November 8 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital, the ﬁrst child for Cathy Giliam and Tim Blankenstein of Wattle Bank.

TRACEY Angeyo Oling was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on December 3 to Medina Lamunu and George Oling of Wonthaggi. Tracey Angeyo is a new sister for Stephen Ochaya, three and Steward Okene, 20 months. Left: ZAVIER John Keating was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on November 30 to Ammie Stubbs and Jarrad Keating of Wonthaggi.

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Grantville bank opens THE Grantville and District Community Bank ofﬁcially opened for business recently.

Big hug: Grantville branch manager, Trudy Jamieson, is congratulated by Piggy.

This is the third community bank for San Remo District Financial Services and follows the opening of Bendigo Bank Community Banks in San Remo in 2003 and Cowes in 2009. The gala opening was attended by new mayor Cr Veronica Dowman, who was the original chairperson for the community banking committee for Grantville. Outgoing mayor Cr Peter Paul also spoke, along with chairman of San Remo Financial Services Ltd., Terry Ashenden. The MC for the occasion was the ABC’s 7.30 Report regular comedian, Bryan Dawe. The event was held outside the bank with 90 people attending, many members being from the local community who have supported the bank venture for Grantville. Mr Ashenden told The Star the bank idea got started when the Grantville community approached them at one of the grants evenings. “They held a public meeting in September 2007 at which the steps were outlined to have a community bank in the town,” he said. Performing the ofﬁcial cutting of the ribbon were Crs Dowman and Paul along with Russell Jenkins of the Bendigo Bank, who is one of the senior executives in charge of community banks. In line with the gala occasion jazz band “Band Man” performed, festive balloons adorned the area and guests were treated to morning tea. “It went off very successfully,” Mr Ashenden said.

All smiles: from left, Julie Coleman, Trudy Jamieson and Alan Bannister. Julie is from Bass Valley Community Group (recipients of many grants from company, San Remo District Financial Services), Trudy is branch manager at Grantville, and Alan is branch manager at Mirboo North.

Cake cutting: branch manager Trudy Jamieson, customer relationship ofﬁcer Kellie Sherwood, and customer service ofﬁcers Kim Grant and Emily Slade of Grantville, watched by chairman of San Remo District Financial Services Limited, Terry Ashenden.

Milpara Community House news

Community letters: after the opening, members of the steering committee and community hold letters to show what the bank stands for.

Milpara Community House of 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra will be offering the following classes commencing in February: Playgroup; Basic Sewing Skills; information session “Save on Your Energy Bills” presented by the Energy Innovation Co-operative. For the Blokes, a Men’s Shed program; Well Women’s Clinic’s; Food Safety courses; Respon-

sible Service of Alcohol; Construction Induction; First Aid including CPR; Introduction to Community Service courses (children’s services, aged care, HACC and disability services); Yoga; Painting and Drawing; Cards with Barb; basic computer classes; Digital Photography; Excel; Quickbooks; and many more. Our program will be available

from January 24 and the ofﬁce opens on Tuesday, February 1 for bookings on 5655 2524. ****** The walking group is about to start again after our wet winter. Milpara and Gippsland Southern Health Service have formed a partnership to offer the walking group to get people motivated and active. You don’t have to be super ﬁt - everybody walks at their own pace with some gentle stretching before and after. If you would like to be part of this healthy activity, please contact Julia Lomas on 5667 5648. ****** Milpara is a great place to volunteer. For 2011 we have volunteer vacancies for a person to assist with Playgroup on a Friday morning, a gardener, a tutor to teach seniors basic computer and internet skills and an adult literacy tutor for individuals. ****** We wish the community a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. Milpara will be closed for the school holidays from December 18 until February 1. During that time we will be open for Centrelink only on Tuesdays from 10am to 2pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 1pm.

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Aquatic art returns A POPULAR art exhibition will return to the Stockyard Gallery at Foster next month.

After the success of the inaugural Life Aquatic competition and exhibition last year, entries are now being sought for the 2011 show. The opening event with live music, a barbecue and the announcement of award winners will be held on Sunday, January 23 at noon. The small works exhibition will be open from January 20 to February 22. After a strong response to last year’s theme, this year’s theme will remain the same: a creative response by Gippsland artists to our marine and coastal environment. There are endless visual interpretations, no matter where people live

or work in this beautiful environment between the hills, bays and inlets of South Gippsland. Every day one’s response is different, the light changes, our awareness changes and grows. Entry forms with all details and guidelines are now available on the gallery website, www. stockyardgallery.org.au or at the gallery in Foster (open every day between 10am and 4pm) and from Morwell Art and Framing, 49 Chickerell Street, Morwell. Canvases are now available at the gallery, and Morwell Art and Framing. Visitors to the exhibition can vote for their favourite piece for the chance to win two nights accommodation in an eco cabin at Wilsons Promontory. For more information, contact Stockyard Gal-

Winning work: Andy McPherson won the open section of the Life Aquatic competition at last year’s show, while his son Evan won the primary school section.

lery, next to the information centre at the roundabout in Foster, or phone 5682 1125. Entries at 4pm on January 16, at the gallery. Artworks can be created in any medium on the supplied canvas.

Lyric to hold auditions ACTORS are urged to audition for Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s season of one act plays. The plays will be performed in March from the 18th to 26th, over two weekends. A Dog’s Life by Pam Valentine will be directed by Peter McAlpine who really needs no introduction, as he has been very prominent in Lyric for many years and has directed many shows. The play is a compassionate drama/ comedy for young people aged 12 to 18. It’s about four dogs in an animal shelter waiting to be taken home and loved, and when a woman comes to choose one of them, it’s a choice that literally means life and death for one of the dogs. Auditions will be held on January 9 from 11am to 1pm at 13 Watson Road, Leongatha. Contact Peter on 0407 538 245. No Chocolates By Request by Chris Hodson will be directed by Jack Millar, now residing in Mirboo North. Jack comes to us with an impressive wealth of experience in theatre as an actor, di-

rector, backstage person and at front of house. The play is a comedy with roles for five men and three women, middle aged to older. Alan was walking his dog and finds himself in possession of a chocolate box full of money which results in his death (do you believe in ghosts?). Auditions will be held on January 9 from 1pm to 3pm at 13 Watson Road, Leongatha. Contact Jack on 5668 2605. Lost by Alex Broun is a contemporary comedy with roles for men and women. Edith, a temporary in a big advertising agency, finds a dead policeman in her cupboard and what follows is murder, suspense, karaoke, action and loads of laughs. The director will be Sacha Lamont who has had various areas of input in both FAMDA and Lyric, and is looking forward to the challenge. Auditions are on January 9 from 3pm to 5pm at 13 Watson Road, Leongatha. Contact Sacha on 0422 257 081. For more information, see the advertisement in this issue.

Toys, trips and pudding ARE you always telling your family that Christmas in the past was different to today? You now have a chance to show them by visiting an engaging exhibition of images and mementos from Christmases gone by that is now open at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Korumburra until the end of January. All items have been sourced from Coal Creek’s exhibits and archives. “While many traditions still persist, for others it is a modern affair,” Coal Creek co-ordinator Rowena Ashley, said. “Who can remember the roasts cooked on wood stoves that turned

the kitchen into a furnace on hot summer days, threepences in the plum pudding, decorative streamers made with popcorn and crepe paper, homemade toys, backyard cricket and long summers at the beach? More and more locals are rediscovering the magic of Coal Creek through the many family friendly events held throughout the year. These include the popular events of Halloween, Easter Egg Hunt, Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Pirates Day, Farmers’ Markets and Carols at the Creek. “The park is open every day from 9.30am to 4.30pm (except Christmas Day) and entrance is free,” Ms Ashley said.

“We’ve also heard that Santa will be at Coal Creek on Christmas Eve too, so bring the kids down.” For further information contact Coal Creek Community Park and Museum on 5655 1811.

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Cambodian orphans exhibit SEVERAL hundred paintings and postcards by 22 orphaned children and master painter Leng On depicting daily life in Cambodia will be on display at Coal Creek Art Gallery from January 1-31.

Twist on favourite

Leng On was 10-years-old when his mother and sister disappeared and his father was murdered during the Pol Pot regime. He was taken in by relatives who raised him as a son and he then turned this horriﬁc beginning into a lifetime project of protection and education for orphaned children. Korumburra’s Doug Kane Fine Art is generously sponsoring the gallery fee for the exhibition and 100 per cent of the proceeds from sales will go to the Orphans and Disabled Arts Association which provides for orphans’ food and schooling. “Leng On set up an orphanage near San Reap and the 22 children in his care are among the nine per cent of school aged children able to receive a secondary education in Cambodia,” Mr Kane said. “In the morning they attend general classes and in the afternoon they are taught painting to help them become self sufﬁcient and build themselves a better future.” The gallery is open every day throughout January from 9.30am to 4.30pm and is one of the many features of Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra. While you’re there, ride the train, picnic by the lake, enjoy a game of outdoor chess or explore the outstanding collections of memorabilia that highlight the heritage of South Gippsland. Entry is free. Enquiries 5655 1811.

MADS Theatre Group’s next production is The Yellow Mick Toad, written and produced by Paul Hendry

Moving piece: Doug Kane and an example of a masterpiece by painter extraordinaire, Leng On.

Promising to be more fun than following an old yellow brick road, performances will be at Meeniyan Hall in January on Friday 14th at 7pm, Saturday 15th at 7pm, Sunday16th at 2pm, Wednesday 19th at 4pm, Friday 21st at 7pm, Saturday 22nd at 7pm and Sunday 23rd at 2pm. This show is a panto in the true English fashion with hilarious comedy, beautiful songs and a theme that is an Australianised and very different version of The Wizard of Oz. There is no Tin Man, Cowardly Lion or Scarecrow but instead Ned Kelly, a wombat and a silly galah and some other interesting characters the audience won’t expect. The cast is almost entirely under 20 years of age, including lots of tiny munchkins that are very cute. Come and see many of our local children performing. So book your tickets at Meeniyan Newsagency or just pay at the door. There will be plenty of seats. Cost is $15, children and concession $10. For further enquiries contact Pat Hendry on 5681 2229, 0425 787 600 or patsyfagan@dcsi.net.au

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• VLE LEONGATHA

Most classes rise due to demand THE last market here for the year, and fewer cattle were penned. There was one extra buyer present at the bullock sale, although they made no purchases, but their presence may have triggered the stronger demand that occurred. However, selling to all of the regular buyers, demand was stronger for all classes of cattle, which saw increases of 4c to 6c/kg for most classes of cattle. A yarding of 105 vealers met with strong competition, especially for lighter weight vealers. The best quality vealers made from 200c to 221.2c, with others between 170c and 205c/kg. Most of the 120 yearlings sold were heifers, which made between 167c and 194c/kg for most sales. The odd sale

of steers were from 180c to 195c with both trade buyers and restockers securing cattle. There were 60 grown heifers sold here also, which made from 145c to 179c/kg. There may have been 400 bullocks penned, but most of these weighed between 640kg and over 800kg lwt with some exceptionally fat bullocks penned. Most of the prime C muscle bullocks were four scores, and made from 176c to 188c, while manufacturing bullocks were generally from 150c to 178c/kg.

Cows sold very well with demand strong for all classes of cows. The better quality beef, and some good quality Friesian cows made from 146c to 162c, being unchanged to 3c/kg dearer. Other cows of reasonable quality were between 142c and 154c/kg. Strong interaction between restockers and processors for plain condition cows saw some of the best results occur here, with most one score cows making from 110c to 144c/kg. The carcass weight price average was estimated to be 303c/kg.

Wednesday, December 15 BULLOCKS 1 I.G. & G. Balbo, Yarram 1 B.F. & J.A. Casey, Korumburra 20 P. Alicata, Thorpdale 14 G. Molino, Wollert 14 L. & M. Wicks, Yinnar 8 W. & N. Paterson, Nyora STEERS 1 R.N. & M.A. Grabham, Kongwak 1 N. Halliday & M. Turner, Budgeree 1 G. Peters and C. Shaw, Foster 1 G.J. & R.K. Smith, Allambee 2 M.C. & L. Wilson, Yarram 2 M. & R. Harms Partnership, Korumburra COWS 2 L. & A. Williams, Fish Creek 2 Lloyd Hengstberger, Dumbalk North 1 J.W.A. & J.M. Milnes, Wonthaggi 2 G.E. & L.J. Simmons, Woodside

555kg 560kg 708kg 700kg 676kg 620kg

195.0 194.0 185.4 185.0 185.0 184.0

$1082 $1086 $1312 $1295 $1251 $1141

415kg 380kg 415kg 395kg 330kg 390kg

218.2 215.6 215.0 211.6 210.0 210.0

$905 $819 $892 $835 $693 $819

628kg 523kg 555kg 538kg

159.2 158.0 158.0 158.0

$998 $825 $876 $849

Market talk: Peter Thornby of Nerrena was considering buying and Noel Densley of Mirboo had cattle waiting to be sold. 2 H.J. & D.E. Bolding, Lance Creek 720kg 1 A.M. & J.H. Winterhalter, Kardella South 720kg HEIFERS 2 M.C. & L. Wilson, Yarram 240kg 1 S.I. & C.A. Harrison, Sale 270kg 3 R.N. & M.A. Grabham, Kongwak 363kg 3 G. Peters & C. Shaw, Foster 333kg 1 P. & M. Cummaudo, Narracan South 435kg 4 R.W. & M.J. Campbell, Leongatha 404kg BULLS 1 R.J. & M. & C. Kent, Woolamai 1000kg 1 W. & K. Redmond, Inverloch 920kg 1 N.D. & P.M. Hancock, Jeetho West 830kg 1 B.M. & J. Best, Toora 920kg 1 T. Wareham, Mirboo North 875kg 1 S. & E.C. Bruzzese, Foster North 775kg

156.0 $1123 156.0 $1123 220.5 217.2 217.2 205.6 205.0 204.6

$529 $586 $789 $685 $891 $826

166.6 166.6 166.2 166.0 165.6 164.6

$1666 $1532 $1379 $1527 $1449 $1275

It’s all go for Burra Foods VLE LEONGATHA KOONWARRA

Sale Draw January 5 & 6 1. David Phelan 2. Rodwells 3. Alex Scott 4. Landmark 5. SEJ 6. Elders

SALE DATES LEONGATHA

Wednesday, December 29 Landmark Special Sale

A $50 million punt is paying off for Korumburra dairy factory Burra Foods. The money was spent on a new milk evaporator and spray drying plant which were commissioned in August. CEO Grant Crothers, said the new plant has provided 40 more jobs, doubled the company’s milk supply and allowed it to extend its exports through Asia and the Middle East. “A few years ago, we identiﬁed a unique opportunity to provide specialised dairy product to a wider, higher value market,” says Burra Foods’ latest com-

munity report. “But this required making a bold investment in our capital works, installing new equipment and significantly upgrading existing works.” As well as an evaporator and dryer, Burra Foods had to rebuild and expand its receiving bay so tankers can deliver 24 hours a day. The effluent and wastewater treatment plant had to be upgraded and site improvements such as building a new road to improve tanker traffic flow were also needed. The State Government spent $2.1 million on a necessary electricity upgrade to power the plant. Mr Crothers said earlier this year, that this won’t be the end of the expansion story. “We will be slowly marching to increase value.” The annual target of a milk supply of 123 million litres has shot up to 250 million litres and production is peaking at one million litres a day, up from 250,000 litres. To meet the demand of processing 12.5 per cent of all milk produced in Gippsland, the factory had to attract new suppliers. There are now 140 from across the State. Welshpool based Peter Stoitse Transport, which specialises in farm milk collection, picks up much of the milk and this year, will collect over 240 million litres from 38,500 separate farm milk pick ups. To do this, the carrier has dedicated 12 vehicles and 23 full time drivers, plus a further 13 seasonal drivers. By year’s end, the factory will have a manufacturing output of 16.9 million tonnes and a total revenue of $77.7 million. Mr Crothers said water conservation and recycling measures at the new plant, allow the recovery of more than 90 per cent of the water extracted from milk drying. “We either reuse this or feed into Coalition Creek, which is vastly helping to improve its health.” The business has come a long way since the Crothers family took over the old Korumburra Butter Factory 20 years ago. The factory was an empty shell full of asbestos, with a poor power supply and bad mobile phone reception. Power blackouts cost the company up to $1 million in lost production each year. Burra Foods was the first major business in South Gippsland to connect to natural gas, saving a fortune in running costs. It has a partnership with Korumburra Secondary College, providing traineeship opportunities and career information.

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High prices not enough By Chris Brown CATTLE prices are higher than they have been in years with store animals leading the charge. But for battling farmers the big dollars are only just covering the cost of increased expenses. South Gippsland stock agents association Brian McCormack said prices were very strong. “There is a shortage of numbers and ample grass about. It’s back to an old traditional South Gippsland spring, come summer, and what we used to call South Gippsland having grass fever,” he said. Prices at store sales have been increasing for the past six to eight weeks. The last time the market was this buoyant was in the mid-1990s. People are trying to source numbers while butchers are buying because of a shorter supply in the north due to the wet weather. “Fat markets are going along

quite well. They are ahead of last year and even if it eases a bit come January, it should still be strong and the weight of the cattle should be good because of the way the season has gone,” Mr McCormack said. Examples at the store sale last Thursday at VLE Leongatha included the top pen of W. and J. Berry making $770 (320kg), second pen $745 (297kg) and third pen $750 (286kg). The top pen of Densley steers made $795 (378kg). Andrews of Mirboo steers weighed 343kg and made $750. A pen of Densley heifers weighing 381kg made $715 while a pen of Andrews’ heifers weighing 331kg made $694. A. and P. and S. Harris of Dumbalk North’s second calved Angus cows and calves made $1410 while a second pen of heifers and calves made $1200. Mirboo farmer Noel Densley said that in relation to the cost of production prices were not high enough. “From a breeders’ point of view,

Sheep for sale VLE Leongatha hosted a sheep and lamb sale last Friday. Right, Catching up: Greg Hogan of Leongatha South and John Bowler of Landmark Leongatha. Below, Auction time: SEJ’s Bill Egan sells another pen last Friday.

the store (sale) bloke will say they are too dear, but if we can’t make a proﬁt how can we keep producing for the store?” he said. Mr Densley said the cost of the three main inputs - fuel, rates and fertiliser - had gone through the roof. “But cattle prices haven’t,” he said. Mr Densley said in 1972 a farmer needed to sell 14 two-year-old steers to buy a 40 horse power tractor, but today they would need to sell 40 to buy a 40 horsepower tractor. More positively, Mr Densley said the last 12 months may have been the best seasonal conditions in 45 years. Farmer Glenys Shandley said prices were reasonable, but in comparison to replacement prices there was not enough margin. “We’re paying up to $900 for replacements and we might get $1100 or $1200 if we’re lucky. Once you pay all the costs there’s no proﬁt,” she said. “The middle man is still getting the money. If we were getting what people are paying for a piece of steak in the supermarket, we’d be laughing.”

Brian McCormack: the stock agents association president in action at VLE Leongatha last week.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE

FRIENDS OF LEONGATHA LIBRARY

Mardan Family Dance

BOOK SALE LEONGATHA COURT HOUSE

Commencing 8pm

Thursday, January 6 Friday, January 7 10am - 4pm

Music by RHONDA RICHARDS Plate of supper please Contact Julie Coulter 5664 1201

ADULTS $8 FAMILY, $20

ICE CREAM

Berries You Pick IN LEONGATHA

PADI 2 & 4 DAY COURSES At Inverloch and Phillip Island Starts Tuesday, December 28, Thursday, January 6 and Saturday, January 22 Ring 5174 3434 or 0428 513 511

Saturday and Sunday OPEN ALL DAY

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Monday to Friday by appointment 5662 4801 FRESH IN DECEMBER FROZEN ALL YEAR ROUND

from December 17 until January 3 From January 3 the rooms will be open every day from 12 until 4pm

LEONGATHA HEALTHCARE SERVICES CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S OPENING HOURS 2010/2011 Friday December 24 Saturday December 25 Monday December 27 Tuesday December 28 Friday December 31 Saturday January 1 Monday January 3

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* After Hours Emergency Care: Emergency or ‘aftercare’ is available outside these hours and is easily accessed by calling the Leongatha Hospital on 5667 5555 On behalf of all of us at Leongatha Healthcare we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.

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CABINET MAKER A vacancy exists for a qualified full time Cabinet Maker. Applicants should be skilled in custom kitchen and joinery manufacturing and installation, be self motivated, reliable and able to work unsupervised. Please apply in writing to:

KEVIN GARDINER KITCHENS 104 Horn Street Leongatha 3953 Applications close January 14, 2011

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LABOURER / PROCESSOR

EARLY EDUCATION TEACHER

Required for local Stockfeed Company in the South Gippsland area. Duties include running a processing mill, operating an articulated loader, loading trucks and preventative maintenance. Needs to work well unsupervised, be reliable and have a can do attitude. THIS IS A CASUAL POSITION FOR 1 TO 3 DAYS A WEEK Please call Tim on 0428 350 856

The YMCA Kindergarten Cluster (YKCM) program operates 31 sites in regional and rural Victoria. YKCM exists to provide support to independent community kindergartens. The following opportunity exists to join our dedicated teaching team. A Victorian Government incentive of up to $12,000 may be available to the person appointed to this position.

MIRBOO NORTH KINDERGARTEN Part Time 26.75 hours per week Position Commences – Tuesday, February 1st 2011

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Parent and Community Engagement (PACE) Worker 22.8 hours Fixed Term Contract: Jan - Dec 2011 The Parent and Community Engagement (PaCE) project is a partnership project between The South Gippsland Bass Coast LLEN and the South Gippsland and Bass Coast Indigenous Action Group. The main objectives of the PaCE funding are to enhance the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities to: • Engage with schools and education providers in order to support improved educational outcomes for their children; • build community understanding and support to ensure high expectations of Indigenous students’ educational outcomes Remuneration packages are based on the Public Services Award VPS 3.1 according to qualifications/ experience. A Working with Children Check and National police check will be required. A position description can be obtained via our website www.sgbcllen.org.au or by phoning 0427 304 445. Any enquiries should be forwarded to Wendy Major or via email at: wendy@sgbcllen.org.au Written applications addressing the key selection criteria and the details of three referees (including a current or recent manager/supervisor) should be forwarded to: The Executive Officer South Gippsland Bass Coast LLEN PO Box 63 Leongatha, 3953 Applications close 4pm Monday, January 10

Latrobe Community Health Service are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals for the following position: ABN 74136502022

Case Manager Ref. no: 15025 1 x Permanent Full Time Position based in Morwell 1 x Fixed Term Position to 30 June 2011 based in Korumburra An opportunity exists for a suitably qualified, experienced, client and family focused health professional to join this dynamic team as a Case Manager. If you enjoy working with individual clients within the context of their own community and contributing to a supportive team, we would like to hear from you. The role of a Case Manager is to provide case management to consumers with a disability and to the frail aged. Case Managers assist older people, people with a disability and their carers to maximise their quality of life. Assisting them to stay connected with the community for as long as possible. As Case Managers, we see our relationship with consumers as a mutual endeavour between active participants in the giving and receiving of support. We believe consumers have the right, capacity and strength to determine and achieve their goals and objectives. We believe in the intrinsic worth and dignity of our consumers, and are committed to the values of acceptance, self-determination and respect of individuality. To ensure all selection criteria is met, a university level qualification in a related discipline is needed. Please Contact Cameron Murdoch on 03 5622 7426 or Jane Baxter on 03 5152 0503 for more information. Closing date for applications is 4:30pm, Friday 31 December 2010. Applications received for the above positions MUST address the stated Selection Criteria on the Position Description. Please visit website www.lchs.com.au for further information and to lodge your electronic application. …Better health, Better lifestyles, Stronger communities…

Essential Requirements: Early Childhood Qualified; Current Police Records Check; Level 2 First Aid; Working With Children Check and Anaphylaxis Management Training A Position Description and further information is available by emailing julie.beatty@ymca.org.au or phone 54612145. Applications including cover letter and resumé to julie.beatty@ymca.org.au Closing date: 5pm Friday, December 31.

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RELIEF MILKER required for 2 milkings at weekends at Leongatha South, 190 cows, 5 minutes from Leongatha. Contact 56642216.

DAIRY TECHNICIAN A long established family business is seeking 2 Dairy Technicians for immediate start in South Gippsland. Positions are full time. Applicants must be able to work independently and within a team, be highly motivated, have good verbal and written skills, and hold a current forklift and Victorian driver’s licence. Knowledge of dairies, water pumps, computers and some experience in welding would be useful but not essential. Applications to: The Manager 62 Old Waratah Road Fish Creek 3959 Closing date: January 12

TAXI DRIVERS WANTED PART TIME DAY & NIGHT Must be available weekends Phone Gary 5662 4241

DAIRY FARM MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY Yanakie Ltd Partnership is 240Ha dairy farm 15 minutes from Wilsons Promontory at southern Gippsland. Its currently owned by two progressive investors who are keen to appoint an equity manager to run the property. • High level of responsibility, negotiable salary • 550 autumn calving cows • 50 bail rotary shed. • Forecast production of 260 000 kg MS • 64Ha support block within 5 minutes drive. “We are looking for a highly motivated, exceptional individual or couple who are looking for an opportunity to create value, and equity for themselves and the shareholders. The farm is superb, and needs management with the passion and commitment to ensure the farms potential is met” - Yanakie Chairman, Mark Dewdney. For an information pack email jenny@myfarm.co.nz or visit www.myfarm.co.nz/emyanakie Applications close 15 January

Mail Delivery Contract Australia Post is seeking tenders from companies, or persons willing to form companies, to deliver mail under contract arrangements in the Delivery Area listed below. Australia Post has a commitment to providing a consistent and personal service to its customers. Therefore, as far as practicable, the successful tenderer should be able to supply the same personnel to deliver the articles each day in the Delivery Area. The successful tenderer will have sufficient time to make arrangements to comply with the conditions of the contract, including the procurement of a suitable vehicle. Training will initially be provided to the successful tenderer, who is then required to train its own personnel. All genuine tenders and enquiries are welcome. However, Australia Post is not obliged to accept the lowest or indeed any tender, and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders if it considers that it is in the interests of Australia Post to do so.

INVITATIONS TO TENDER FOR MAIL DELIVERY SERVICES Tenders are invited for the delivery of MAIL ARTICLES commencing from 29th January 2011 for the following mail delivery service:

MAIL DELIVERY SERVICES MS: V02003 (802742) Leongatha - Lang Lang - Leongatha (Light) Intrastate Transport (Bid Number: 5758) 28 hrs 00min per week Enquiries are to be directed to: The Manager, Leongatha Delivery Centre. Tele: 03 5662 5694 Or contact the Mail Contract Centre, Locked Bag 13000, South Melbourne, 3205. Tele: 03 9299 8980 Tenderers can also obtain tender details and forms and submit their tender via the Internet by registering their details online at www.auspost.com.au/etendering. This Mail Service can be viewed on the internet by referencing the Bid Number noted above. Tenders must be submitted in the envelope provided, to the MAIL CONTRACT CENTRE, Locked Bag 13000, SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 or online via the Australia Post e-tendering website by the closing time and date. TENDERS WILL CLOSE AT 2PM, WEDNESDAY, 12TH JANUARY 2011 ZO041355

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Operations and Maintenance Operator Multiple vacancies exist across the South Gippsland Region for Operations and Maintenance Operators. These roles involve carrying out all aspects of the operation and maintenance of South Gippsland Water’s water and wastewater systems. The Corporation is committed to staff development and training and there are ample opportunities to gain skills and experience in a wide range of operations. Salary package is band 3; Ranging between $41,847.80 - $44,777.48 Commuter use of a vehicle is provided. The successful applicant will need to be available to work outside of ordinary hours, and require a current manual driver’s licence. Knowledge of the water industry and the ability to use computers are advantages.

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BASS COAST LANDCARE NETWORK is looking for a

Part-Time Administrative Assistant to fill a 12 month maternity leave position (16 hrs/week, flexible on a contractor basis) The role requires a well organised person who has a sound knowledge of Quickbooks, MS Word, Excel and Outlook. The job entails daily book-keeping, quarterly BAS statements, monthly financial reports, weekly payroll and ongoing record management. A full job description is available upon request by calling Tracey on 5678 2335. Please submit a letter of application with resumé to: The Treasurer, Bass Coast Landcare Network, 2-4 Bass School Road, Bass 3991 before January 21.

Applicants should read the position description which is available with further information on www.sgwater. com.au Applications close on Friday, January 7, 2011 Att: HR Coordinator, South Gippsland Water, P.O. Box 102, Foster Vic. 3960.

DUTY MANAGER The Inverloch Esplanade Hotel requires the skill and experience of a hands-on duty manager. This is a permanent full time position, 2 week rotating roster requiring variety of shifts including days, nights and weekends. Salary package based on experience and suitability. Family owned and operated, this is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate to receive ongoing training from handson owners. The successful candidate will need: • Excellent communication skills • Demonstrate a high level of organisation and supervision • Previous hospitality experience • Skill in Gaming / TAB operations • A team player attitude. Send resumés to Bruce & Sue Clark 1 A’Beckett Street, Inverloch 5674 1432 or sue@invyespy.com.au

PAYROLL OFFICER (FULL TIME - Re-advertised) Bass Coast Regional Health is seeking a Payroll Officer with experience in payroll data entry, processing and reconciliations. You will have had exposure to award-based payroll systems, record management, payroll reconciliation, and enquiry resolution. Exposure to SAP Payroll and/ or Health Awards would be an advantage but is not mandatory. The role is located in Wonthaggi Hospital, on Victoria’s beautiful Bass Coast, a comfortable 90 minute drive south-east of Melbourne. The position offers an attractive remuneration package, salary packaging, as well the opportunity to grow in a multi-faceted role. A copy of the position description and further details about this role are available on our website at www.bcrh.com.au Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory police check. Written applications close Friday, January 7, 2011 and should be forwarded to the address below (marked ‘private and confidential’) or email to trevor.west@bcrh.com.au Trevor West Human Resources Manager Bass Coast Regional Health PO Box 120 Wonthaggi Vic 3995

PLANT SHUTDOWN STAFF CASUAL/POTENTIAL FULL TIME The Dasma Group is seeking suitably skilled personnel to undertake a plant shut at the Australian Paper, Maryvale Mill commencing in February 2011. Expressions of interest are invited for the following positions: • High Pressure Water Blasting preferred (MediumHeavy Rigid Licence) • Vacuum Loader operators (Heavy Rigid Licence) • Abrasive blasters • Painters Experienced and well qualified applicants have the opportunity to be appointed to a full time position. To apply please forward your current resume with evidence of qualifications and reference contacts via email to dasma@dasma.com.au or post to the Dasma Group P.O. Box 3369, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell 3841, by Monday 10 January, 2011.

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DAIRY FARM HAND Experience required Flexible hours/days INVERLOCH AREA 0407 825 275

for rent VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Permanent rental also available. Contact: 0408-320001. WONTHAGGI - LARGE FACTORY: Prominent location, $385 p.w. including GST. Refer to Page 7 of this week’s paper. Phone 0408981 819.

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5672 3127 CARDS, Bibles, CDs, gifts available, New Beginnings Christian Bookshop, 38 Bair St, Leongatha. 56620999. CLYDESDALE, 5 years old, pure bred. Gentle giant, no vices. Comes when he’s called. Regretful sale. $2,500 ONO. 0428647287. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (Full Time) Applications are invited for suitably qualified persons for the above position. Duties include General OT (inpatients/outpatients), Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Aged Care. Terms and conditions of employment according to experience. Salary packaging available. For information regarding Bass Coast Regional Health visit our website www.bcrh.com.au Enquiries and written applications with CV and two referees to: Sally Grinham Chief Occupational Therapist (5671 3343) Bass Coast Regional Health PO Box 120 Wonthaggi Vic 3995 Applications close January 14, 2010 Smoke-free environment

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FOR TENDER Construction of interconnecting pipework Clearwater storage: Toora South Gippsland Water invites tenders for the construction of approximately 260m of interconnection pipework between a new 4.0ML Clear Water Storage Tank and existing 1.0ML Clear Water Storage Tank at the Toora Water Treatment Plant. Scope of works includes trench excavation, installation of interconnecting pipe, valves, ﬂow meters and water sampling points, and connections to existing pipework. A mandatory site inspection will be held 10am on Monday, January 10, 2011 at the water treatment plant, Hackwills Road, Toora. For full scope of works, speciﬁcation, tender documentation and enquiries contact Project Engineer John Pruyn on 5682 0411.

GLACE FRUITS Delicious pineapple, peach, pear, apricot and fig; dried fruits and nuts. Prepared Christmas cake packs. All at Leongatha Health Foods 5662-2290. HAY - this season, $7 per bale. Ph: 0419-313483. HAY - small square bales, $6 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. No weeds. Mardan - 5664-1320, 0428999691. HAY - 300 approx. small square bales, freestanding $3 each or baled $6 each. This season’s crop, excellent pasture, no weeds. Fish Creek. Ph: 0414-284784. HAY: 10 - 100 small square bales, $5 each, behind baler, Ranceby. Ph: 56597245. HEN HOUSES, large or small, made locally. Ring Dennis 5664-2443. MERCURY OUTBOARD 15hp, $1,000. Ph: 0428871376. OUTBOARD motor, Johnson 25hp, approx. 100 hours use, comes with forward controls, VGC, $1,550. 0438-635339.

for sale SHIPPING CONTAINER for hire, your place or mine, $25 per week. Can deliver. Ph: 0419-313483. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. TIMBER - kiln dried blackwood, clear pine, silver wattle. Most sizes for furniture and craft. Also builder’s graded structural pine. Phone 5681-2261. TYRES, new x 5, 285x65x17 Jap Dunlop, $300 each. Ph: 5664-0037, mob. 0408-314057. XMAS BARGAINS Motorbike Comp 5 boot EU43/03, black only, worn twice, $120. Rollerblades size large, cost $90, sell $30, as new. Ripcurl wetsuit black full length, size boys 10, cost $200, sell $100, as new. Ph: 0439-006824, 56641364.

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livestock

BULLS FOR HIRE OR SALE

FRIESIAN BULLS 2-3 yr old Never worked MOST BEEF BREEDS AVAILABLE

0447 331 762 ISA BROWN pullets, 18 weeks, delivering to Korumburra 29.1.11 at the Old Korumburra Saleyards. Pick-up time 9.30am till 11am. Bookings only. Also unwanted animals, pick-up by arrangement or drop off. Also wanted calves, goats and sheep. Animals From the Farm, call Mark 56299685 or 0419-425257.

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used motorcycles HARLEY SPORTSTER 2008, low kms, panniers, sissy bar, screen, reg. RWC, $13,800 ONO. Ph: 5662-3519. MINI-BIKE Suzuki JR 80, seldom used, rider out grown, VGC, $1,550. 0438635339. MOTORCYCLE touring trailer, reg. $2,900. Ph: 5662-3519.

Tenders close 2pm January 19, 2011.

PINORA Poll Dorset rams, 1 years old. Phone Kelvin 0408-482759.

SPORTSTER race bike 1992, $7,300. Ph: 56623519.

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RAMS - Poll Dorset and Border Leicester. Registered, brucellosis accredited. $300 each. Ewes and lambs available. Can deliver. 0428-356376 or 5686-2699.

FALCON BA S.E. 2003 ute, alloy wheels, canopy, tinted glass, RWC, $12,000 ONO. SFY159. Ph: 0428646523.

used vehicles

FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided

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

GUINEA PIG - Ph: 56622578, 0408-131485.

OLD MOTORBIKES road, trail, motocross, farm, scooters, 4WDs, minis, wrecks or just parts. Cash paid. 5664-8344. OLD HOLDEN panel van, any condition. Ph: 56648344.

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thanks

ZERBE - Beryl. Cheryl and Brian Enbom and family wish to thank Chris and the Bass Coast home carers and respite care and meals on wheels volunteers for their consistently friendly and cheerful visits to Beryl. Also sincere thanks to Adele Downes and Peg and the late Geoff Brook for all their help over many years, it will always be remembered and appreciated. Cheryl, Brian, Karen, Julie and Evan Enbom.

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SHE will have a son, and you will name Him Jesus - because He will save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:21.

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weddings

Married in Denmark

CHADWICK HILLIGS Congratulations to Darren and Maria. Wishing you all the best with love from all your family.

engagements OXLEE - McGREGOR Kate and Warren are very happy to announce their engagement on December 17, 2010. Our love and congratulations to you both - Mum and Bernie. PRATT - HARRIS Tillani and Pete, congratulations on your engagement 19.12.10. We wish you a lifetime of wonderful adventures. Lots of love, Naomi and Mark, Marg and Owen, and families. PRATT - HARRIS Tillani and Pete, congratulations Mum and Dad on your engagement. Lots of love and dribble, Charlotte.

in memoriam ROBJANT - Colin. Passed away 24.12.2008. Not a day passes when you are not in our thoughts and prayers. Love you always. Maggie, Brendan, Kim and Mark. SINCLAIR - Craig Alan. Always in our minds and hearts. Gone but never forgotten. Love you. Mum, Dad, Troy, Grandma, Grandad J, Aunty, Uncles, Cousins (NZ).

deaths CALDWELL - Alice Mary. 07.06.1918 - 13.12.2010 Dearly loved, loving and caring wife of James Reid Caldwell. Much loved and loving daughter of Henry and Mary McLeish (both dec.). Loving sister of Irene, Donald, Norman, Kenneth, Douglas, Glen (all dec.) and Olive. Special and loved aunt and great aunt to her many nieces and nephews. A good and caring neighbour to all at Almurta and Kernot. A special friend to many. Rest in peace. CALDWELL - Alice. Loved sister-in-law of Tom and Nancy (dec.). Loved aunt of Janette and Andrew.

DELANEY - Barry. Meeniyan Stony Creek CFA wishes to convey its sincere sympathy to our members, Dean and Amanda, and their extended family on the sudden loss of Baz, our long-serving member of 55 years. His place in our community will be greatly missed.

deaths HARLAND - Nola. Members of the Leongatha Horticultural Society are saddened by the passing of their President, Nola Harland. Nola was well known and respected in horticultural circles way beyond our local region. She was active over many years in the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria, and in other groups, mostly involving judging and floral art. Her enthusiasm and dedication will be missed by many, and her friends look back on her wonderfully productive life with admiration and affection. MAXWELL - Douglas James. Passed away peacefully on December 20. Loved husband of Audrey (dec.) and loved father of Kerry (dec.), Lynne and Vicki. Dear father-in-law of Geoff, Warren and Mark. Loved Pop of Rebecca, Steph, Elle, Kara and Mitch. Good friend of Aaron, Shaun and Betha. Weep not that he has gone, but smile that he has been. Forever in our hearts, peace at last. MAXWELL - Douglas James. Loved brother of Mavis and Keith (dec.) “Pud”. Loved uncle of Max, Jenny, Lester (dec.), Heather and Allan (dec.) and Trev, Bren, Tim, Annie; Clint, Cam (dec.), and all their families. SUMMERS Jeffrey William. 15.10.58 - 20.12.2010 Loving husband to Judy, devoted and caring father to Brett, Daniel and Nick. Forever you will be in our hearts. You will be greatly missed. Love you Turk: Jude, Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum. Your pain is gone now.

funerals MAXWELL - The Memorial Funeral Service to celebrate the life of the late Mr Douglas James Maxwell will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church (Peart Street) Leongatha on Thursday, December 23, 2010 commencing at 3pm. A Private Family Interment will precede the above service.

SUMMERS - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Jeffrey Summers will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on Friday, December 24, commencing at 10.30am. Private cremation.

By Jane Ross

AT the end of every year, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs sends Shirley Gwyther a calendar. The 2011 one arrived at her Leongatha South home recently and she nearly dropped it in surprise. For there on the cover is a photograph of her late husband Keith that she’d never seen. The calendar is called Generations of Service. The main colour image on the cover is of a member of the Australian Defence Force Reconstruction Task Force on duty in 2008 during a blizzard in Afghanistan. In the top left hand corner is a smaller black and white photograph taken in December 1950, during the Korean War.

The calendar describes it thus, “Two members of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, carry a wounded soldier from the Republic of Korea Army along a snow-covered track towards a medical aid post.” One of those soldiers is Keith Gwyther. The photograph belongs to the Australian War Memorial and Shirley has ordered a number of copies for members of her family. She met Keith in December 1953, three or so months after he came home from Korea. He was taken prisoner in 1951, but survived the experience reasonably well, as far as being a POW is concerned. Keith died in 1989. “I had no idea the photo existed,” said Shirley, “it was so great when I saw it.”

Memories: this photograph taken during the Korean War revived lots of memories for Shirley Gwyther. That’s her late husband Keith on the right and she had no idea the photo existed. It belongs to the Australian War Memorial

LBA spring comp winners LEONGATHA Basketball Association recently held the grand ﬁnals for their spring competition. Winners are pictured.

A Grade premiers: back: Cody Hulshof, Clint Hulshof, Dexter Rodwell and Ash Zuidema; front: Morgan Fisher and Kieren Hoekstra. Photo by Morgan Fisher and Dianne Mellor courtesy of Morgstar Productions.

B Grade premiers: Murray Fleming, Dylan Westaway, Jason Stewart, John Stuart, Russell Fleming and Aaron Heppell. Photo by Morgan Fisher and Dianne Mellor courtesy of Morgstar Productions.

Under 17 boys winners: Maroon: back John Stuart, Jake Brydon, Sam Pratt and Ryan Olden; front: Broderick Mead-Ameri, Anne Olden (coach) and Michael Olden.

Under 16 girls: back: Cassandra McRae, Megan Fraser, Sharon Wright (coach), Jamiee Tucket and Jessica Van Hammond; front Matilda Coleman and Nikita Wright.

Holiday bonanza Continued from page 1. The volunteers who help man the shire’s visitor information centres have a 90 per cent success rate in getting people to stay longer than they’d planned. In the past two years, Mr Stefani said annual visitor numbers to these hubs have shot up from 10,000 to 38,000. For the September quarter, ﬁgures show overnight tourism stays in Gippsland grew by 14 per

cent, compared with an average regional Victoria downturn of one per cent. International overnight stays were up seven per cent compared with a regional Victorian downturn of more than one per cent. Day trips were up seven per cent in Gippsland, whereas they were up only three per cent for regional Victoria. Bass Coast mayor Cr Veronica Dowman, said tourism joins agriculture as

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the shire’s biggest revenue source. Inverloch real estate agent and past president of the Inverloch Tourism Association, Lew Stone, said tourism is the main driver of coastal towns. “It also brings diversity because tourists want different activities,” he said. He sees the greatly improved cohesion between South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires as “a big step forward” in promoting the area as a tourist destination. Kate and Adrian Edwards of the Big 4 Holiday Park and Foreshore Reserve in Inverloch, said they are at full capacity over summer. “We get numerous calls a day about bookings between Christmas and the end of January,” Mrs Edwards, the vice president of the Inverloch Tourism Association, said. For the past 18 months, Bass Coast Tourism and

Destination Gippsland have worked together to promote the area and as a result, businesses are growing and caravan parks are full. Bernadette and Jim Harry of the Waratah Bay Caravan Park, said summer is the busiest time of the year. “We are fully booked out from Christmas till the end of January,” Mrs Harry said. Unless tourists have a booking months in advance, it is nearly impossible to find a campsite. Meanwhile, Wonthaggi Hospital is gearing up to cope with the holiday influx. It has the only fully staffed emergency department in South Gippsland, boosted by a senior medical officer on duty seven days a week. “To do this, we have recruited a number of sessional senior doctors with significant emergency

experience,” CEO Lea Pope said. Additional shifts for hospital doctors have been factored in and an emergency nurse will be on duty most days. A GP clinic run at the hospital by the Wonthaggi Medical Group open until 10pm, has eased the pressure. The Rural Doctors Association of Victoria is concerned about the ability of rural health services to cope with the holiday inﬂux. President Dr Mike Moynihan, said holidaymakers put “massive pressure” on health professionals and services, and he is worried resources are being shifted from rural areas to cope with urban population growth. “In towns without hospitals, tourists rely on GPs for their medical needs and no state government in Australia has been willing to recognise this,” he said.

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Rosemary sorts last shelf By Tessa Hayward THE West Gippsland Regional library said farewell to librarian Rosemary Abbey on Friday.

Storytelling: Rosemary Abbey amongst the children’s books reminiscing about the past. • OBITUARY

Inverloch artist leaves strong legacy INVERLOCH watercolour artist Beryl Zerbe, died recently following a short illness. She was 86. Beryl was a proliﬁc artist. She entered shows around the Gippsland area, selling at least 200 of her paintings of the coastline, rural scenery and ﬂowers from her garden. All were framed by the late John Hayward of Fish Creek. She kept meticulous records and part of her legacy to her family are albums with photographs of her paintings, with details of where they were shown. Born to Gert (Tully) and Bob Williamson of Templestowe, Beryl’s artistic talent was encouraged by her

family; her early artwork showing attention to detail. Her parents’ orchard grew cherries, lemons, peaches, nectarines, plums and ﬁgs and Beryl helped from an early age, picking and packing fruit. Living in close proximity to her many cousins assured Beryl of a very happy childhood and she continued their friendships all through her life. Following a thorough education at Templestowe State School and Box Hill Girls’ Technical School, Beryl started work in Myer’s accounts department, progressing to an accounting ﬁrm in the city. She met Ted Zerbe, who came from a well known apple and pear

Gardener: Beryl Zerbe inherited a love of gardening from her mother. She translated this onto canvas with great success. (Inset) Beryl Zerbe’s paintings were known for their attention to detail. This one was exhibited and sold at the Leongatha Rotary Art Show in 1991.

growing family from Doncaster East. They married at Doncaster Church of Christ in 1947. After their daughter Cheryl was born, Ted took over much of the orchard work and fruit marketing, also growing 10,000 tomatoes a year. Beryl joined the Country Women’s Association thus expanding her artistic skills and supported Ted in his singing career. Always a proliﬁc knitter and sewer for her family, she enjoyed cooking – her cakes always selling quickly at church and school fetes. With orchards being sold for subdivision, the Zerbes moved in 1970 to Nar Nar Goon, where they continued tomato growing. After Cheryl’s marriage to Brian Enbom in 1976 and the much-awaited arrival of their grandchildren Karen and Julie, Ted’s health necessitated a move to Inverloch. Beryl began painting classes, with watercolour being her favourite medium. Beryl had inherited a passion for gardening from her mother and she shared this with her husband Ted. The couple continued this in Inverloch and were thrilled when their third grandchild Evan, arrived in 1988. Ted died in 1999 and 10 years’ later, health concerns dictated that Beryl move to Strzelecki House in Mirboo North. She formed very good friendships with residents and staff, who showed her much kindness. Beryl’s funeral was held at the Anglican Church in Inverloch and she has been buried at the Inverloch Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl, son-in-law Brian and grandchildren Karen, Julie and Evan. They, and others, will remember Beryl as a very generous, precise person who always spoke her mind. She was very interested in her family’s welfare and achievements.

Rosemary spent 28 years of her life at the Leongatha library and decided it was time to retire. “I am going to miss the staff and borrowers, but I am now planning on relaxing and going for nice, long walks along the beach at Venus Bay,” she said. For the past few years Rosemary has been travelling to schools in India in her annual holiday leave. She is planning on visiting again in the future. “I might even go and visit relatives in the UK,” she said. Rosemary studied a librarian course at RMIT after declining a scholarship to be a kindergarten teacher in the Northern Territory. After completing her studies, she worked at Camberwell Waverly library and then at Moonee Valley library. “I was then one of four staff who commenced the Lilydale library,” she said. Rosemary had been a librarian for 10 years before she came to Leongatha. The chief librarian at Woorayl Municipal library position enticed her to move to Leongatha where she has stayed since. The name of the library changed to West Gippsland Regional Library when they moved to a different location in Le-

ongatha. “Everything has developed so much in my 38 years of being a librarian. There are greater opportunities and technologies now,” she said. Rosemary said one of the best things about being a librarian in Leongatha for 28 years is watching kids grow up into adults. “They start reading children’s books and keep coming as they grow up and read adult books,” she said. The majority of people do not understand the job of a librarian. Rosemary said it is a lot tougher than it looks. “I really like being a detective with people’s queries and researching till I ﬁnd what they are looking for,” Rosemary said. She has really appreciated the support from the friends of the library. “They have made big contributions and provided a lot to the library,” she said. Rosemary has enjoyed working with the various staff over the years. “There are only two original staff members in the organisation left,” she said. Rosemary will be helping with summer activities over January so this is not the last the library will be seeing of her. “The thing I am going to miss the most is coming to work every day and interacting with the staff and borrowers,” she said.

Far from home: Karl-Henrik Etiksson’s bike is loaded with all his belongings.

Long way from home By Tessa Hayward LEONGATHA had a visit from a Swedish man recently. Karl-Henrik Etiksson, 75, was riding his bike from Cairns to Melbourne in two months. Mr Etiksson arrived in Cairns on October 12 and has completed 2600km. He planned to reach 3000km before arriving in Melbourne and ﬂew back to Sweden last week. “I am going to catch the ferry across to the other side of the bay and then ride to Melbourne airport,” he said. Mr Etiksson has been staying in mo-

tels and occasionally in the tent he carries with him. “I bring everything from Sweden with me, my bike and my luggage,” he said. Mr Etiksson is not new to riding long distances over a two month period. Last year he ﬂew to the United States and rode from Seattle to Atlanta, covering 5750km. Mr Etiksson enjoyed the Australian scenery and said the people were very nice. “The Australians have been very good to me. They have all been extremely helpful,” he said.

Fish home at last VUNDU has a new home! After languishing forgotten and unloved in a Bass Coast Council depot shed, he’s finally been claimed and will live on in glory. Vundu is one of the 72 Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games fish, which lined the Yarra River entrancing visitors. When the games finished, expressions of interest for the fish were called for and Vundu was gifted to Bass Coast Council. A number of groups wanted Vundu, including

the council which considered displaying it at the Newhaven Visitor Information Centre. But the cost of renovating Vundu and mounting him on a suitable part of the hub was prohibitive. Without ceremony, Vundu was consigned to the depot shed and there he stayed. He started to rust and he became an occupational health and safety issue. Council spent $2900 sand blasting and undercoating Vundu to make sure he wouldn’t deteriorate. But, with expenses like

that, fresh attempts had to be made to ﬁnd a home for him. Enter the new Bass Coast Specialist School. Assurances have been given that Vundu will be well cared for. He’s to go on top of the school’s car port at the front entrance of the building in McKenzie Street. It’s an apt venue. The Bass Coast Education Precinct, if it goes ahead, is to be on that same site, so Vundu could well end up gracing a far larger presence.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - PAGE 51

Allambee Mirboo and Meeniyan basketball Shake N Bake 54 (D. Results - Women District tennis Rodwell 21 (D. Annison 15) d November 24 IN A Grade Koony had the perfect score against Hallston.

Glenn Kleeven: the A Grade tennis champ was a standout performer on Saturday.

Win a prize pack AN incredible 15 million Australian children have now been through the Royal Life Saving Swim and Survive program. Royal Life Saving and Uncle Tobys® are proudly working together to reduce child drownings. Latest ﬁgures show 56 children under 17 drowned in the past year. It’s never too early to start. All parents are being urged to ensure their children have strong swimming skills. Royal Life Saving estimates as many as 50,000 11-12 year olds will leave primary school this year not even able to swim the length of an Olympic swimming pool. To celebrate this year’s Swim and Survive program The Star has teamed up with Royal Life

Saving and Uncle Tobys® to give you the chance to win great prize packs which include a large beach towel, a swim cap, a drink bottle and five Swim and Survive aqua-quizzes plus other great items. There are three prize packs to be won by lucky readers. A number of Uncle Tobys® Ambassadors are supporting the Swim and Survive program including Olympic medalists Eamon Sullivan, Emily Seebohm, Grant Hackett and Cate Campbell. To win prizes all you need to do is call into The Star and say the words ‘Swim and Survive’ and be one of the first three into the office before close of business Tuesday, December 21. To get more details on the program just go to www.swimandsurvive.com.au

A tie-breaker and an 8/6 were the only close sets. Well done. Leongatha are playing well, winning 7/2 over Leongatha North, a tie-breaker went their way too. In A Reserve two matches were washed out. Leongatha and Baromi was the only match played. Leongatha won 7/2 but only six games. Two tie-breakers and a 7/5 to Leongatha. In B Grade, Red won well over Blue in the Mardan derby. Foster won by 11 games over Hallston, the young players did well for Hallston, a new surface for some. Baromi won by four games over Outtrim, a tiebreaker and a 7/5 each way. a good even match. Korumburra forfeited to Koonwarra. No play Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and January 8. Merry Christmas to all and best wishes for 2011.

Results

A Grade: Leongatha 7.64, Leongatha North 2.48; Koonwarra 9.72, Hallston 0.33. A Reserve: Leongatha 7.47, Baromi 2.41; Mardan v Outtrim w/o, Berrys Creek v Koonwarra w/o, Korumburra - bye. B Grade: Foster 6.44, Hallston 3.35; Mardan Red 7.49, Mardan Blue 2.24; Baromi 5.47, Outtrim 4.43; Korumburra forfeited to Koonwarra; Young Ones bye.

Ladders A Grade Koonwarra ...........................87.5 Leongatha ...........................68.0 Hallston ................................54.0 Leongatha North ................52.5 A Reserve Leongatha .........................104.0 Koonwarra ...........................70.0 Baromi ..................................65.0 Berrys Creek........................58.0 Korumburra ...........................57.0 Mardan ..................................56.5 Outtrim ..................................51.5 B Grade Mardan Red.........................98.5 Foster....................................80.0 Koonwarra ...........................72.0 Outtrim ................................66.5 Young Ones ...........................63.5 Hallston .................................62.5 Baromi...................................60.0 Korumbura ............................43.5 Mardan Blue..........................41.5

Mirboo North junior tennis THESE are the results for December 11 and will be the last until the season resumes on January 29, 2011. Merry Christmas to everyone. Have a safe, happy holiday.

Ladders A Grade Leongatha Asics......161.36 Leongatha Reebok .133.15 Baromi Legends .....124.38 Baromi Superstars ...90.40 L’gatha New Bal. .......55.86 Mardan Rockets .........70.89 B Grade Leongatha Adidas...204.17

69.0 43.0 40.0 35.0 21.0 20.0 50.0

Dumbalk Nth Aces .185.04 Leongatha Nike ......179.13 Leongatha Puma ....122.31 Fish Creek White ..... 113.99 Fish Creek Red...........87.98 Baromi Bears ............84.66 Mardan Celtics ...........80.33 Baromi Bulls ..............58.82 Fish Creek Blue..........76.92 L’gatha Nth Green ......52.34 L’gatha Nth Orange ....49.32 C Grade L’gatha Quiksilver 193.83 Hallston ...................157.14 L’gatha Billabong ...140.00 Baromi Blue ..............66.39 Fish Creek White .......75.68 Leongatha Ripcurl ....150.53 Fish Creek Red...........72.22 Mardan Jets ................52.83 Baromi Black .............57.94

44.0 41.0 34.0 34.0 28.0 27.0 23.0 23.0 22.0 17.0 14.0 40.0 35.0 30.0 30.0 26.0 24.0 22.5 20.5 18.0

Riding high with grant BENNISON Adult Riders and Corner Inlet Pony Club ofﬁcially opened their new $104,000 all weather facilities at Port Franklin Road Bennison at the weekend.

Upgrades to the existing horse riding facility were made possible thanks to a $59,000 grant from Victorian Sport and Recreation Community Facilities program, $30,000 from South Gippsland Shire plus $15,000 from the two user groups. The money has built a 50 x 70 metre all weather sand menage, one of the largest in Gippsland. A new toilet block incorporates disabled facilities, showers and change rooms and two parking areas. These new facilities complement the full cross country course and dressage arena. Bennison Adult riders president is delighted with the new facilities which have taken nearly two years to complete. “It took about three years to secure the funds, followed by a couple of years of many weekends completing the works,” she said. “It has been worth the wait because everything is just fantastic.” Bennison Adult riders club, which draws members from Hastings right through to Yarram, holds monthly rallies at the new facility, while the Corner Inlet pony club meets every two weeks.

Hogs 44 (K. Lafferty 16, N. Green 10) d Ninidengletaz 28 (P. Charlton 11, K. Schelling 10). Test Tubes 55 (K .Grylls 18, L. Staley 12) d Mixtures 18 (F. Smith 6, L. Redpath 4).

December 1 Hogs 31 (D. Jones 14, K. Aldridge 11) d Mixtures 16 (M. Martin 10, N. McEwan 4). Test Tubes 36 (M. Hughes 12, H. Flanders 10) d Ninidengletaz 22 (R. Browne 6, K. Schelling 6). December 8 Ninidengletaz 43 d Mixtures 23. Test Tubes won on forfeit from Hogs.

Men - November 23 Shake N Bake 81 (M. Malloy 26, S. Bentley 25) d Young Ones 37 (T. Goss 10, L. Findlay 8). R & R 76 (J. Byrnes 13, D. Zuidema 13) d Salt Shakers 26 (K. Cripps 14, M. Hilder 8). Goatriders 70 (T. Manne 26, T. Price 17) d Amberﬂuids 28 (John Stuart 10, J. Sinclair 9). Chocos - bye.

Westernport Bay

mostly undersized, so back they went. Rhyll was only average but some good sized trevally were taken on Thursday. Corinella had mostly undersized ﬂathead but they kept the kids entertained.

Inverloch A few larger whiting starting to be taken from the boats and the beaches, however the crabs are still around and proving to be a bit of a pain. Still a few good sized ﬂathead out from Flat Rocks but patience is needed. The jetty is a bit quiet at the moment, with mostly smaller ﬁsh taken.

Venus Bay Salmon to 1kg taken on Nos. 3 and 4 beaches, whitebait best.

Mahers Landing Bream is still the pick of the catches at the moment, with some ﬁsh well over 1kg taken on Bass yabbies and prawns. Very average mullet caught during the week.

Port Welshpool Scott Abbott and his two young boys made the trip here early last week for some great results. Six big reds all over 5kg, with the pick of the bunch coming in a shade over 8kg. As well as this a good bag of ﬂathead all around 45cm and a gummy near 4½kg all meant the boys had a great day out. Most boaties who headed out reported good catches when they were prepared to move around.

Port Albert

Flathead are the dominant ﬁsh here at the moment but a few good gummys are being taken as well.

Metung The boardwalk is still productive for bream and ﬂathead, but patience is required.

Lake Tyers Starting to heat up here for bream, with a couple of ﬁsh over 2kg taken on Thursday. The ﬂathead are still good on soft plastics.

Lakes Entrance A good run of mackerel all over the area at the moment. Still plenty of salmon and ﬂathead in the lake. I took an interesting call on Wednesday morning last week. A couple of fellas stopped in at Venus Bay on Tuesday night just for a look around. They came upon seven gents armed with about 20 large buckets, rakes, shovels and sieves who seemed to be taking pippies. “Who do we call?” was the question asked. 13FISH (13 34 74) is the number to call for the Department of Primary Industries. Just take note of time, date, location, registration numbers, number of people etc. Behaviour like this should not be tolerated. I know it is un-Australian to dob, but in cases like this I reckon it’s the right thing to do. Let’s leave something for our kids. Stay safe and good ﬁshing to you all. Call Fishnutt with your reports or questions on 0409 865 843.

December 14

Goatriders 52 (T. Manne 22, T. Price 15) d R & R 43 (L. Byrnes 16, D. Zuidema 10). Young Guns 68 (T. Findlay 26, L .Findlay 19) d Chocos 24 (A. Hamilton 24, D. Jenkins 8). Shake N. Bake 45 (D. Rodwell 13, Z. Zhalmers 12) d Amberﬂuids 32 (J. Stuart 9, M. Fawcett 8). Salt Shakers - bye.

Ladders

Men As at December 14 Shake N Bake..................148 12 Amberﬂuids ......................79 12 Goatriders * .................... 149 11 R & R .............................122 10 Young Guns......................100 8 Chocos *.............................62 5 Salt Shaker * ......................51 2 Women As at December 8 Hogs .................................197 15 Test Tubes *.....................229 10 Mixtures ............................34 6 Ninidengletaz * ..................70 4 * Loss of six premiership points non attendance at AGM.

November 30

Dyson is ‘21’

Goatriders 47 (T. Mnne 17, T. Price 16) d Chocos 27 (D. Jenkins 17, B. Roberts 6). Amberﬂuids 42 (R. Callister 12, J. Sinclair 9) d R & R 40 (L .Byrnes 14, C. Kuhnell 8). Young Guns won on forfeit from Salt Shakers. Shake N Bake - bye.

ESSENDON recruit and former Leongatha Secondary College student Dyson Heppell has been given jumper number 21 by his team it was announced last week.

December 7 Amberﬂuids 42 (I. Brydon 9, R. Callister 8) d Young Guns 30 (L. Findlay 12, T. Goss 8). R & R 57 (L. Byrnes 16, M. Van Boven 15) d Chocos 19 (A. Hamilton 6).

Jumper 21 was not used in the 2010 season by the Bombers. The most famous wearer of the number 21 at Essendon was Ken Fletcher, who is the father of another Bomber, Dustin.

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.

VERY hit and miss over the last week, with the weather conditions playing a huge part. Those who did get out reported average catches of snapper. The larger fish are still being taken in deeper water in front of Cowes and Ventnor, with Chris from Drouin bagging two reds around 5kg on Thursday morning. Silverleaves, the Corals and the Corinella hole have slowed a little but have all got fish up to 3kg. Pilchard, squid and salmon fillets the best baits. Good reports from several areas about King George whiting. Lots of good sized fish taken between Corinella and the Bass River, with fish around 45cm in front of Coronet Bay. Cat Bay is still fishing well, as too is the Tortoise Head bank. Gummy sharks have been active, with a few fish around 1½ metres taken near Elizabeth Island and in Mosquito Channel. The big news of the week was the arrival of some kingfish around the eastern entrance and in Cleeland Bight. The pick of the jetties was definitely Newhaven again last week, with snapper being taken on the start of the run-in tide just about every day now for over a month. Other catches have included trevally, salmon, mullet, banjos and the occasional squid. San Remo is still very good for squid, with low tide being the most productive time. Cowes jetty slowed down during the week, however the flathead and coutta are still there. A few pinkies were taken but

Salt Shakers 41 (J. Williams 15, T. Allott 14). Goatriders - bye.

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

At Port Phillip Heads

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height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

22 WED

23 THUR

24 FRI

25 SAT

26 SUN

27 MON

28 TUE

0027 0559 1154 1800

1.47 0.80 1.24 0.23

0115 0647 1250 1847

1.54 0.72 1.29 0.18

0200 0732 1342 1933

1.59 0.63 1.34 0.16

0242 0816 1430 2018

1.62 0.54 1.39 0.17

0323 0901 1519 2104

1.63 0.45 1.42 0.21

0401 0946 1608 2151

1.62 0.37 1.43 0.28

0440 1032 1700 2238

1.59 0.30 1.42 0.38

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

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Korumburra basketball grand finals THE Korumburra Basketball Association held grand ﬁnals on Sunday, December 12.

U12 boys: Dragons 40 d Sixers 31; back – runners-up: Blake Boyd, Darcy Goad, Luke Mulherbe, Josh Wyhoon, Jesse O’Leary, Lachie Snooks, Travis Whiteside and coach Shelley Snooks; front – premiers: coach Scalp Walker, Lachie Thomas, Blake Walker, Jesse Patullo, Zac James and Darcy Watterson.

U14 girls: Cosson 22 d Dowel 19; back – premiers: Rhiannon Haines (season MVP), Chloe Hogg, Katie Baido, Cayli Lane, Emma Reeves and coach Bree Allen; front – runners-up: coach Jo Allen, Alex Roberts, Jodie Roberts, Zoe Allen, Bryley Field, Teagan Clapperton, Bec Norris and Catherine Harms.

U16 girls: Boomers 53 d Capitals 31; back – premiers: Kayla Bentvelzen, Chloe Rodda, Steph Wylie, Jacquie Snooks, Zoe Allen and coach Shelley Snooks; front – runners up: coach Paul Dixon, Mairaed Donohue, Tenae Dixon, Rachel Harper, Abbe Moriarty and Miranda Osman.

Mens masters: Travelling Gilmores 31 d Burra Sports & Cycles 29; back: premiers: Terry Ginnane, Peter Brydon, Peter Hanily, Gerrard Higgins, Greg Bolge, Trevor Riseley and Billy Clark; front – runners-up: Matt Hams, Karl Williams, Jamey Allen, Davin Nicholas, “Supporters”, Luke Lamers, Jason Kennedy and Mat Holmes.

A men: Bird 44 d Wildcats 43; back – premiers: Leigh Wilson, Tim Morrison, Tom Mayo, Matt Edwards, Sam Edwards and Tom Harley; front – runners-up: Blake Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Toby Goss, James Rippingale and Tom Sorrell.

Josh Wyhoon: U12 boys season MVP.

U14 boys: Pistons 24 d Magic 21: back – premiers: coach Andrew Wilson, Mitch Moriarty, Kyes Morrison, Mitch Fievez, Tully Bernaldo, Kurt Cosson, Marty Snooks and Jordan Bell; front – runners-up: Kyle Materia, Isaac Brain, Jasper Macri, Will Lumby, Can Trewin, Reece Dixon and coach Tayla Smith.

Dylan Wilson: U14 boys season MVP.

Brock Dorling: U16 boys season MVP. U16 boys: Bulls 61 d Spurs 48; back – premiers: Matt Kennewell, Ben Levey, Aiden Simmons, Damien Hansch, Ryan Nestoriwsky and Brae Byrne; front – runners-up: Ben White, Brendan Wylie, Mitch Moriarty, Brock Dorling, Alex Chadwick and Al Miel.

Abbe Moriarty: U16 girls season MVP.

U18 boys: Rodwell 40 d Olden 34; back – premiers: coach Linda Auddino, Rob Mulvahil, Jack Osbaldeston, Lachie Auddino, Brendan Wylie and Tyler Shanahan; front – runners-up: Paul Patterson, Alex Fowles, Blake Johnson, Scott McIvor, Ryan Johnson, Aiden Simmons, Lucas Baido and coach Fluer Johnson.

Toby Goss: U18 boys season MVP.

Justin Turnbull: mens masters season MVP.

B women: Miami 22 d Bunch of Grapes 15; back – premiers: Peta Wangman, Di Schelling, Caz Brown, Colleen Herbert and Lynette Johnstone; front: runners-up: Bec Appleton, Shannon Donohue, Jo Greaves, Rachael James, Tamara West, Ash Verdon and Melissa Donohue.

Tamara West: B women season MVP.

A women: Grovers 42 d Bird 37; back – premiers: Kate Lafferty, Kate Govers (season MVP), Tameka Bullen, Nicole Green, Tayla Robb and Kate Sperling; front – runners-up: Merrissa Cosson, Lauren Cosson, Elle Burgess, Kayla Bentvelzen and Sarah Vanstokrom.

James Rippingale: A men season MVP.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - PAGE 53

Leongatha athletes shine at championships TEAMWORK and tenacity paid off for a squad of young athletes from Leongatha Little Athletics Club at the recent Gippsland Region Relay Championships in Newborough, with the club winning the overall award for combined team points. With 193 points, Leongatha was in first place ahead of Casey (189), Sale (188), Cranbourne (185), Moe (139), Traralgon (136), Pakenham (87) and Bairnsdale (31). Running on a slippery track, sometimes in heavy rain, athletes from Under 8 through to Under 16 age groups competed in a variety of relays, including boys, girls and mixed 4x100m, 4x200m and 800m sprint medley (2x100m, 1x200m and 1x400m). Every athlete put in a great effort among some of Gippsland’s finest young runners, including those from large outer-metropolitan clubs, and the Leongatha relay teams achieved a podium finish in no fewer than 21 races. For the Leongatha girls, who placed third in the female overall rankings, these included the Under 8s (4x100m, two teams: first and third, 4x200m first and third), Under 9s (800m medley third), Under 10s (800m medley third) and Under 15s (4x100m first, 800m medley first). The boys achieved fifth place in the overall rankings, with podium finishes for the Under 8s (4x100m third), Under 10s (800m medley third) and Under 13s (4x100m

third, 4x200m second, 800m medley second). A big contingent of athletes also competed in the mixed-sex class, with strong finishes in the Under 8s (4x100m third, 4x200m third), Under 9s (4x100m second, 4x200m second), Under 11s (4x100m second, 4x200m third), Under 15s (4x100m third, 4x200m third) and Under 16s (4x100m first, 4x200m first). Thanks to Margie Matheson and Shelley Thomas for coaching the squad in the lead-up to the championships, plus team managers Paula O’Loughlin and Rod Cope, chief recorder Lyndall Green, starter Barry Standfield, juryman David Green and representatives from many other families who assisted in other roles including timekeeping, recording, change box judging and track umpiring.

They’re racing: Ethan Parker passes to Wes Graeme.

Left, U10 girls team: Kasey Thorson, Ruby Martin, Ella Findlay and Amy Tudor.

Leongatha Little Athletics finishes for 2010 LEONGATHA Little Athletics Club held its final meeting last Saturday before the holiday recess, with a large contingent of athletes putting in personal best efforts. A special presentation of medals and certificates was made to the ‘On Track’ competitors, all of whom have shown great improvement and gained enormous confidence in running, jumping and throwing since the season commenced in October. Thanks to Sue Ritchie for coaching these budding young athletes. The ‘On Trackers’ are now welcome to put their skills into practice at the regular Saturday competition when the season resumes on February 5. The following centre records were recorded: Eddie Colwill Under 6 boys 200m (45.96 seconds), Shannon Kennedy Under 10 boys vortex (35.80m), Wes Graeme Under 13 boys long jump (4.57m) and equalled triple jump (10.21m), Tom O’Loughlin Under 13 boys triple jump (10.59m) and Brett Thorson Under 11 boys high jump (1.37m). A grand total of 163 personal best times were recorded: Under 6 boys: H Herbert long jump; E Colwill 200m; H Barnes vortex. Under 6 girls: T Blossom Matheson long jump; N Crimp discus, 200m, 50m. Under 7 boys: M Molloy 200m; A Battersby vortex; B Peace vortex, 50m; L Marshman long jump. Under 7 girls: A Ritchie long jump; F Burgess long jump, 200m; J Standfield long jump, 50m; J Findlay long jump, discus; E Birrell discus, long jump; J Zubcic 200m; A Couper long jump, 50m; E Trease long jump, 200m, 50m.

Athletics lessons: Sue Ritchie (right) with some of the enthusiastic young ‘on track’ athletes. Under 8 boys: S Herbert discus, javelin, 50m; M Matheson 200m; K Brown 50m, javelin, 200m; L Boyle 400m, triple jump, discus; R Giliam 50m, javelin; C Riseley discus, 200m, triple jump; L Murrell 400m, 200m, discus; C Whelan javelin, 200m. Under 8 girls: C Geary discus, 50m; M Giles discus, 200m, long jump; A Crimp discus, javelin; N Martin javelin, 400m, 50m; T Kelly long jump; B Dyer javelin, discus, long jump.

’Burra badminton awards Grand ﬁnal: Quicksilver Robots 1/123 defeated by Afro Stars 12/193. Craig Spencer/Arthur Grabham v Josh Almond/ Maurice Simpson 12/21. Jessica Allen v Gavin Wilson 7/15. Craig Spencer/Jessica Allen v Josh Almond/Gavin Wilson 12/21. Arthur Grabham v Maurice Simpson 13/15. Arthur Grabham/Jessica Allen v Maurice Simpson/ Gavin Wilson (not played) Craig Spencer v Josh

Almond 12/15. Lauren Jacobson/Callan Porter v Gary Baumgartner/ Philip Moon 12/21. Michael Austin v Zac Rapson 10/15. Lauren Jacobson/Michael Austin v Gary Baumgartner/ Zac Rapson 15/21. Callan Porter v Philip Moon 8/15. Callan Porter/Michael Austin v Philip Moon/Zac Rapson 21/19. Lauren Jacobson v Gary Baumgartner 1/15.

Individual winners: front: Philip Moon (Most Improved) and Callan Porter (Best number 5); back: Tony Moon (Best number 6 and Most Consistent), Gary Baumgartner (Best number 4) and Robin Proven (Best number 1). Absent were Arthur Grabham (Best Number 2) and Davis Loo (Best number 3).

Winners: the champions for summer were; front: Maurice Simpson and Philip Moon, Zac Rapson; back: Gavin Wilson, Josh Almond and Gary Baumgartner

Runners-up: front: Jessica Allen and Lauren Jacobson; back: Callan Porter, Craig Spencer and Michael Austin, with Arthur Grabham absent.

Under 9 boys: A Ritchie javelin, triple jump, high jump, 800m, 100m, 200m; A Herbert 800m, triple jump, 100m, 200m, javelin; C Murrell javelin, 200m; R Hanks triple jump, 200m, 100m; S Bright 100m, javelin, 200m. Under 9 girls: E Lyons vortex, triple jump, 800m; K Thomas 800m; M Smith vortex, 200m; N Barnes vortex, triple jump, 800m; L Colwill triple jump, vortex, javelin, 200m; C Standﬁeld triple jump, 800m; M Birrell javelin, triple jump; T Duckworth triple jump, 800m, 200m, vortex; A Marshman vortex, javelin, 800m, triple jump. Under 10 boys: N Matheson triple jump, 800m, 200m; M Bentvelzen shotput; S Kennedy vortex, shotput; T Kelly 100m, vortex. Under 10 girls: S Beecroft 100m; R Martin 800m, high jump, 200m; L Riseley 100m, triple jump, 800m; L Graeme 100m, 200m, triple jump, shotput; E Findlay shotput, triple jump; C Thorson 100m, 800m, triple jump. Under 11 boys: B Thorson high jump; R Baudinette 300m hurdles. Under 11 girls: A Standﬁeld high jump; K Jackson triple jump. Under 12 boys: J Norton shotput, 300m hurdles. Under 13 boys: J Patterson triple jump, 300m hurdles, discus; W Graeme long jump, 300m hurdles, discus, 100m, triple jump. Under 13 girls: G Martin long jump, triple jump, 1500m, 100m; G Riseley 300m hurdles, long jump, triple jump. Under 14 boys: C McCormack 300m hurdles. Under 15 boys: M Green long jump, 100m, discus. Under 15 girls: E Patterson long jump, 100m, discus; M Witherow 1500m, triple jump, 100m, discus. Under 16 boys: T O’Loughlin 100m, 300m hurdles, triple jump.

South Gippsland Bridge Club results MEENIYAN – Monday evening: 1st Susan Rufﬁn. Clive Hope and Kathryn Smith. David Baggallay. 3rd Faye Rowlands. Frank Arndt. 4th Marion Francis. June Metcalf 5th Margot Aeschlimann. Kathleen Dowd. Tarwin Lower – Tuesday: 1st Jack Kuiper. Alan Johnston. 2nd Ian and Julie MacPhee. 3rd Barbara Axten. Margaret Munro. 4th George Geekie. Mavis Parks. 5th Anne Gibson. Althea Drew. 6th Margaret Bray. Marj Freeman and Faye Rowlands. Colin Cameron. Inverloch – Friday: north/south: 1st Frank Arndt. Clive Hope. 2nd Bruce and Anne Gibson. 3rd Moya Crowley. Yvonne Mears. 4th Barbara Axten. Margaret Munro. East/west: 1st Colin Manley. Althea Drew. 2nd Kaye Douglas. John Sutton and Anne Williams. John Farr. 4th June Metcalf. Marion Francis.

Slazenger ambassadors SOUTH Gippslanders Simon Thomas and Jack Clements have been selected by Slazenger to be their ambassadors for 2011.

It is a great achievement considering only ﬁve juniors were selected from Victoria. Simon and Jack already have Australian ranking points and are both ranked in the top 3000 in Australia. Jack is ranked ninth in his age group in Victoria. Both Simon and Jack are in the Gippsland Tennis Academy’s Advanced Squad.

Well done: high performance coach Mark Sheppard, Simon Thomas, Jack Clements and TCAV president Julie Fidler at the awards night in Kooyong.

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Leongatha TUESDAY evening saw the last round of the business bowls take place including the grand ﬁnal which was between the Chalkies and Gold, with the Chalkies the victors. The club would like to thank all the teams that entered the competition and we hope that, even if you didn’t win now and then, every bowler enjoyed their time on the greens. Wednesday, December 15 saw a number of bowlers front the greens in a triples social match. The winners were the team of G. Drury (s), F. Filomeno and Tas Haywood, with two wins plus 16, runners-up Fred Sauvarin (s), B. Davidson and B. Harry on two wins plus 14. Sponsors for the day were Stewarts Tyre Service and the club thanks them for their valued support. Saturday, December 18 saw the pennant teams in winning form in all three divisions. Division 1 at home to Phillip Island were successful with an 80 to 55 win, while Division 2 away to Meeniyan also victors with an 82 to 57 win and Division 4 managed to topple the top teams from Korumburra 75 to 66. Well done to all the teams who now take a break, resuming on January 22, 2011. Division 1 will be away to Korumburra, while Division 2 will be home to Wonthaggi and Division 4 at home to Mirboo North. This will be the last report until the pennant teams, both ladies and men, resume in 2011. On behalf of the chairman, board, presidents and members, the club extends season’s greetings to all and all our readers and may the year 2011 be ﬁlled with the very best in life. Until next report, merry Christmas and happy new year.

Loch

LAST week’s pennant games saw the Division 2 team travel to Korumburra on Tuesday where the home team won. On Saturday Division 3 and Division 5, both playing at home, won to Korumburra and Lang Lang respectively. On Wednesday the ladies’ club matches were unﬁnished due to rain and will be completed on December 29. Twilight winners were Gary and Bep, with games recommencing on January 12. Ladies held their social Christmas break-up on Thursday, and the day was enjoyed by all. Gay and Maggie won the ‘Ditch to Ditches’ with Kath, Col and John winning the bowling. It was nice to see life member Margaret Burgess accompanied by husband Jack in attendance. Saturday was a busy day with many members backing up from pennant to provide a lovely meal for members and family. All welcomed the jovial red-suited gentleman who seems to have slimmed down in the past 12 months. Mixed triples were played on Sunday afternoon. The runners-up were Sheree McClelland, Kath Moss and Bob Graham, and the winners were Maxine Crawford, Col Cochrane and Peter Hearne. All cards were drawn for results as the day was a wash out. There will be a break now until the men’s tournament gets underway on Friday, January 7. Enjoy the festive season, keep healthy, travel safely and return to the greens refreshed in 2011.

South Gippsland Pennant Bowls ROUND 11 of the pennant bowls season was played last Saturday. It’s looking like we may get through the rest of the season without any further washouts. The ‘kiss of death’ in Division 1 was almost spot on, in tipping Leongatha to roll Phillip Island by 19 shots, the actual margin being 15 shots. Wonthaggi were a little disappointed in going down on all three rinks to Mirboo North. Their chances of making the ﬁnals now rests on the fate of other clubs, so long as they can keep winning. Korumburra was no sur-

prise in their annihilation of Lang Lang by 54 shots, whilst Inverloch (home) won easily over Foster by 45 shots. In winning, Inverloch managed to only take two of the three rinks. In Division 2, Wonthaggi have all but seen their season slip away with a disappointing result at Phillip Island. Cellar dwellers Inverloch Blue surprised Inverloch White taking two of the three rinks with a hard fought four shots victory, whilst Toora have maintained their top of the table position with a 16 shot victory over San Remo, whilst Leongatha surprised Meeniyan (home) with an easy 25 shot victory. The results of all match-

es were: Division 1: Inverloch 1496 d Foster 2-45; Leongatha 14-80 d Phillip Island 2-65: Korumburra 16-99 d Lang Lang 0-54: Mirboo North 1676 d Wonthaggi 0-56. Division 2: Inverloch White 2-65 lt Inverloch Blue 14-69: Toora 14-80 d San Remo 2-64: Meeniyan 1-57 lt Leongatha 15-82: Phillip Island 16-82 d Wonthaggi 0-56. Division 3: Foster 2-59 lt Tarwin Lower 14-82: Fish Creek 14-89 d Phillip Island 2-67; Wonthaggi 3-63 lt Corinella 13-68; Loch 14-79 d Korumburra 2-69: Division 4: San Remo 1478 d Phillip Island 2-65: Korumburra 2-66 lt Leongatha 14-75: Inverloch 7-64 drew

SGDLBA pennant Results - Round 11 December 14 DIVISION 1 Foster 107 (72 shots) d Port Welshpool 35 (R. James 31 d L. McLaine 12, P. Francis 40 d A. Collins 10, P. Davis 36 d M. McDonald 13). Meeniyan 71 (5 shots) d San Remo 66 (L. Hanks 28 d K. Hale 12, A. Van Wamel 29 d C. Thorn 21, M. Pearson 14 lt S. Carvosso 33). Wonthaggi 87 (35 shots) d Lang Lang 52 (I. Donohue 34 d J. Prowd 13, K. Simpson 26 d R. Geyer 20, J. Clarkson 27 d D. Motton 19). Foster 87 (30 shots) d Inverloch 57 (R. Richardson 35 d I. Sheppard 13, L. Vignocchi 28 d C. Hughes 22, M. Climas 24 d A. Tschiderer 22). DIVISION 2 Tarwin 68 (15 shots) d Fish Creek 53 (H. Twite 26 d L. Harper 12, D. Barnes 28 lt F. McKenzie 20, M. Cridge 14 lt D. Buckland 21). Korumburra 77 (11 shots) d Loch 56 (B. Button 22 d V. Kennedy 19, J. McVeigh 28 d G. Garry 19, J. Baker 27 lt J. Miller 28). Inverloch 87 (27 shots) d Corinella 60 (L. Marsh 40 d T. Durbridge 19, D. Patterson 30 d B. O’Keefe 13, J. Bateman 17 lt E. Johnston 28). Wonthaggi 71 (12 shots) d Phillip Island 59 (J. Brusamarello 27 d W. Braun 15, T. Kavanagh 23 d J. Boyce 22, M. McBain 21 lt A. Green 22). Leongatha - bye (2 pts). DIVISION 3

Toora 63 (22 shots) d Korumburra 41 (K. Barwick 27 d N. Gilbert 23, B. Curram 36 d M. Williams 18). Phillip Island 47 (2 shots) d Inverloch 45 (D. Coleman 31 d J. Arnold 17, E. De Vries 16 lt V. Muir 28). Wonthaggi 46 (3 shots) d Meeniyan 43 (D. Yarley 27 d D. Lindhard 19, G. Mitford 19 lt G. Densley 24). Leongatha 56 (8 shots) d Tarwin 48 (M. Jepson 30 d S. Browne 20, G. Emmerson 26 lt J. Stafferton 28). San Remo 47 (9 shots) d Foster 38 (B. De Rooy 32 d E. Dudﬁeld 13, M. Bates 15 lt M. Freeman 25).

Ladders Division 1 Inverloch ..........................+99 18 Wonthaggi ......................+213 16 Phillip Island..................+166 16 Foster................................+13 10 San Remo ...........................-65 10 Lang Lang ........................ -97 8 Meeniyan..........................-112 6 Port Welshpool .................-217 4 Division 2 Wonthaggi ......................+135 17 Korumburra ..................+134 16 Tarwin ..............................+29 14 Loch ..................................+17 13 Leongatha..........................+79 12 Phillip Island .....................+10 10 Inverloch ............................-57 10 Corinella.............................-93 8 Fish Creek ........................-176 3 Division 3 Toora ..............................+196 20 Wonthaggi ........................+32 14 Phillip Island....................+13 14 Inverloch ..........................+99 12 Meeniyan...........................+26 12 Leongatha...........................-18 10 Korumburra ........................-26 10 San Remo ............................-52 8 Foster.................................-142 6 Tarwin ...............................-128 4

have a happy Christmas, and a safe and peaceful New Year.

Ladders Division 1 Phillip Island ................-124 111 Leongatha ......................-53 105 Inverloch ........................-49 96 Korumburra ..................-77 88 Mirboo North ................. -45 70 Wonthaggi ...................... -29 60 Lang Lang ...................... -93 59 Foster ............................ -136 49 Division 2 Toora ..............................-82 112 Meeniyan ........................-80 94 Phillip Island ..................-55 90 Inverloch White .............-40 87 San Remo ....................... -22 72 Wonthaggi .........................-7 70 Leongatha ....................... -85 69 Inverloch Blue .............. -157 46 Division 3 Tarwin Lower ................-85 98 Loch ................................-36 95 Fish Creek ........................-8 84 Wonthaggi ........................-2 82

Corinella ..........................-14 80 Korumburra .......................-2 77 Foster .............................. -35 65 Phillip Island ................ -112 51 Division 4 Inverloch ......................-141 123 Korumburra .................-87 116 Leongatha ..................... -42 87 Phillip Island ................. -16 86 San Remo ....................... -47 76 Mirboo North ............... -123 40 Division 5 Wonthaggi ....................-143 101 Lang Lang ......................-33 98 Loch ............................... -14 96 Port Welshpool ............-108 92 Meeniyan ........................ -12 74 Tarwin Lower ................. -77 62 Inverloch ........................ -58 59 Fish Creek .................... -123 58 Division 6 Toora ..............................-65 99 Phillip Island ................-115 94 Wonthaggi ..................... -14 46 Meeniyan ....................... -98 42 San Remo ....................... -68 27

Meeniyan

Tarwin Lower DIVISION 2 ladies pennant played away to Fish Creek in the last round of pennant coming away with a win by 15 shots, which puts them in fourth position on the ladder. Division 3 played a great game against Leongatha, away, only going down by eight shots. After the game a lovely Christmas lunch was supplied by the Leongatha ladies. The final twilight bowls before the break was played on Friday with the rain coming down. Twelve players took to the green and managed to complete eight ends. Winners were Carol Giroud, Charlie Gillam and skipper Graeme Cridge. More than 20 members stayed for tea cooked by master chef Bev Martin and Val O’Loughline (provider of super sponges). Men’s pennant in Division 3 played at Foster winning by 23 shots which keeps them on top of Division 3. Division 5 playing at home continued their form slump with a resounding loss of 38 points to Inverloch. Barefoot bowls continues on its way filling all 8 rinks again on Tuesday. There will now be a short break before resuming in the New Year. The final of the club championship was played on Wednesday between Arthur Newsome and Fred Martin, Arthur winning for the seventh time.

Mirboo North 9-64. Division 5: Tarwin Lower 0-53 lt Inverloch 16-91: Lang Lang 2-56 lt Loch 1468; Wonthaggi 16-88 d Fish Creek 0-46. Port Welshpool 16-95 d Meeniyan 0-49. Division 6: Wonthaggi 0-0 (Bye): Toora 14-53 d Meeniyan 0-46; Phillip Island 12-54 d San Remo 2-46. Pennant bowlers will now take a well earned break and resume on January 22. Wonthaggi Christmas tournament commences on December 27, so if anyone is looking to enter, then there are only a few spots left. January will also see other club tournaments, so check the SGBA ﬁxture book. Finally, may all bowlers

Club championship: Arthur Newsome won at Tarwin Lower.

IN ladies pennant on Tuesday, December 7 Division 1 were away to Inverloch and had one winning rink, but went down 58 to 87. Division 3 at home to San Remo won 51 to 33 with one rink successful. The following week both teams were at home. In a close match ones defeated San Remo 71 to 66 with two rinks successful. Division 3 playing Wonthaggi went down 43 to 46 with one rink winning. Tuesday pennant resumes on January 11with three matches remaining. Saurday pennant on January 11 saw Division 2 away to San Remo and winning 82 to 60 with two rinks getting points. Fives were home to Tarwin Lower, winning 105 to 68 with the three rinks getting the points. Away to Phillip Island, Division 6 went down 20 to 76. The following week twos were home to Leongatha, but went down 57 to 82 with one rink having a draw. Away to Port Welshpool, ﬁves found the

going tough, losing 49 to 95 with no points being scored. Sixes at home to the strong Toora team put up a credible performance going down 46 to 53. Saturday pennant resumes on January 22 for the last three rounds. Last week was the ﬁnal of our six weeks corporate bowls pairs competition. The top four were Kevin and Graham and Double Trouble on 16 points followed by Prom Country and Greg and Phil on 14 points. Thank you to the many sponsors and club members who helped. A new competition is due to start on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 11 and 12 running for nine weeks. Contact Doug Kuhne for details. Our Christmas break-up was held on Thursday, December 9 with catering by Stony Creek Football Club Ladies. Skits, carols and Santa’s visit were part of the proceeding for the 64 who attended. We wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas.

Korumburra TUESDAY pennant had mixed results for the ladies with both sides playing at home. Division 2 hosted Loch with the Korumburra ladies taking the points by 12 shots. Our best result was Jenny McVeigh’s team of Margaret Goad, Beryl Waycott and Joan Blogg’s nine shot win against Gay Garry’s team. Division were home to Division leaders Toora, with results not in our favour. The best result was Nancy Gilbert’s team of Margaret Hams, Jo Lomagno and Judith Nicholls’ three shot loss to Karen Barwick. This was the last round of pennant for the ladies until January 11 when Division 2 play Wonthaggi and Division 3 play Tarwin Lower. Both of these matches are away. Wednesday was a mixed day of bowls run by the ladies with fewer numbers than usual on these days. Those who played had a most enjoyable day with lunch being shared. President Mary thanks all who generously supported our Christmas Bowl, resulting in a generous donation going to the Salvation Army. At the end of the day the winners were Chas Blogg, Margaret Claney and Lynette Robertson. With the men back on the greens on Thursday playing pairs. After the games, the winners were Robbie Dorrity and Maurie Reilly (who both have been lucky on Thursday’s pairs) with three wins plus 26 shots. The drawn card went to John Elstub and Hugo Paradiso. Due to the state events being held at our greens on January 5, ladies social bowls will be held on January 4, usual starting time of 9.30am. Men’s turkey pairs will be held this Thursday, usual pairs for the men on December 30. On Wednesday December 22 the club championship for the ladies will be played between Debbie Williams and Jan McLaren. Both ladies have won this event before. We wish them both well for the game. There were no bankers on Saturday but excellent pennant games were witnessed by the spectators. Division 1 were home to Lang Lang, with the Korumburra men having a comfortable win. Our best result was Shane O’Loughlin’s team of Rob Cosson, Gary Ingley and Bill Dilg, who had a comfortable win over J. Williams’ team. Divi-

sion 3 men’s team were at Loch, where the result was gloomy. The best result was Les Eastman’s team of George Hams, Ted Kealy and Kane Pepperell who had a 13 shot win over John Tuckfield’s team. Division 4 played at Leongatha, where things were black also, with Bruce McLaren’s team of Chas Blogg, Ian Pepperell and Bill Thomson who had a three shot win over Rob Young’s team was our best result. Saturday night was the club’s Christmas wind up and what a great night by all, with the club house full of bowlers and friends enjoying a wonderful meal. During the evening, Bowls Victoria’s representative, David Marsh presented Graeme Faull was presented with his super veteran’s badge. This was a great reward for a member who has served the club as treasurer for many years. On the greens Graeme was B Grade champion in 2003/04 as well as serving on many committees. Two members were given life membership of the club in recognition of their loyalty and dedication. Les Eastman, a member since 1994, has filled many offices within the club, as secretary then president, and as a general committee member for 14 years and as umpire for many years. Bruce McLaren, our other life membership recipient, came to bowls after a successful career playing tennis and has been a bowls member for 44 years. Congratulations to these members for their life membership and may they have many more years of bowling. The winners of the club Christmas hampers were Jan McLaren, Stewart Claney, Kayla Pepperell and Ian Pepperell. Merry Christmas. The next report will be in the new year.

Well done: Graeme Faull was awarded his super veteran’s badge by Group Councillor David Marsh at the Korumburra last week.

Great effort: Brenda Eastman was awarded with her veteran badge by Lady President Mary Wrench on Wednesday, December 8.

Service recognised: Group Councillor David Marsh, new Korumburra Bowls Club life members Les Eastman and Bruce McLaren, and Korumburra Bowling Club men’s president Bill Chivers.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - PAGE 55

Foster golf

Ladies triples: Inverloch bowlers Barbara Scott, Bev Kurrle, Susan Nation and Tarwin Lower bowler Wilma Coleman competed in the Inverloch Bowling Club’s Monthly Triples last Wednesday.

Inverloch Ladies bowls

PENNANT, Tuesday, December 14; First division lost to Foster. Second division won at Corinella and third division had a narrow loss to Phillip Island. First and Second divisions were treated to a lovely Chrismas lunch by their host clubs. Wednesday, December 15 was the monthly triples sponsored by Wonthaggi Removals. Winners of the day were Shirley Cook, Veronica Muir and Lola Marsh with three games and 58 points. Runners-up were Lois Luby, Jaye Allen Dayle and Carol Waters with three games and 54 points, just pipping Ivy Sheppard’s team with three games and 53 points. Last game winners were Joyce Arnold, Gloria Growse and Cynthia Hensley with 19 points and 10

Inverloch bowls

LAST Saturday’s round of pennant matches saw some very good performances, with a couple of big wins. Perhaps the only down side was the defeat of Division 2 Whites by their club-mates the Blues, which could do some harm to the Whites’ final four hopes. Division 1 were home to Foster and had a big win by 45 shots, with the stars of the match Ron Lawson’s rink’s 28 shot win, both Ron and his third Mick Coram putting in great games. Ted Bott’s rink had a great battle with the scores level many times, but losing five shots on the last end saw them lose by three shots. Our Division 2 two sides played each other and the Blues took the points over the Whites by four shots. The Blues established a big lead by the tea break, with all rinks leading comfortably. After the break the Whites staged a good fightback, but the lead the Blues put up early proved just too much for the Whites and the Blues secured their first win for the season. Division 4 travelled to Mirboo North and had an 11 shot win on Kevin McIntosh’s rink, lost by one on Nic Van Grunsven’s rink and a 10 shot loss on John Arnold’s rink to finally see the scores all locked up and they had a tied game. The most pleasing feature of the round was the excellent three rink win and an overall win by 38 shots against Tarwin Lower. This win was a grand effort, a good follow-up to their first win last week against ladder leaders Lang Lang. Rob Delahoy’s 18 shot

Birthday bowls: from left Inverloch bowler Carol Hughes congratulated fellow bowler Bonnie Campbell on her milestone 80th birthday, celebrated last Wednesday during the ladies monthly triples event at the Inverloch Bowling Club.

SATURDAY, December 18 three ball ambrose (SEJ Real Estate trophy). Winners: Chris Foulds and Steve Reid, David Knee, Phil Harris 57¼. Down the line balls: Kevin Flett, Don Cripps, Pat McKay 58, Geoff Prue, James McIntyre, Kevin Witheridge 59⅓. Nearest the pin: fourth Gary Clavarino, 13th Geoff Eddy, 15th Kevin Flett, 17th Geoff Prue. Ladies Saturday, December 18 - stableford. Winner: Ineke de Graaf (23) 37 points. Down the line balls: Val Gow (34) 34 points. Nearest the pin: 17th Jenny Mountford. Friday, December 17 - twilight stableford winner: Lester Rootsey (38) 20 points. Down the line balls: Bill Fuller 18 points, Bernd Amesreiter (23) 18 points. Nearest the pin: 13th Bernd Amesreiter, 17th Geoff Nott. Thursday, December 16 - stableford. Winner: Fred Tyers (16) 39 points on countback. Down the line balls: Ray Prain (17) 39 points, Chris Foulds (32) 38 points. Nearest the pin: 15th Greg Dean. Tuesday, December 14 - par. Winner: Peter Dight (8) +7. Down the line balls: George Draeger (29) +6. Nearest the pin: 17th George Draeger.

Coming events shots. The Christmas dinner on Saturday night was a night filled with lots of fun and frivolity. Paddy O’Dowd provided the entertainment and he sure can get everyone involved. win was his first for the season. Well done Division 5. Match results Division 1: Inverloch 96 d Foster 51. Division 2: Inverloch White lt Inverloch Blue 6569. Division 4: Inverloch 64 drew Mirboo North 64. Division 5: Inverloch 91 d Tarwin Lower 53. Our December triples last Thursday had two full greens of 30 teams. Sponsor for the day was Murray Goulburn Trading who our club sincerely thanks. Format for the day was slightly different from other matches. This month we played four games of 14 ends of two bowl triples. At the end of play there were six four winners with scores ranging from 72 to 79 points. The team with 79 points and taking first prize was the Inverloch team of R. Lawson (sk), K. Gardiner (2nd) and Ron Burge (ld) for the first two games, replaced by H. Barclay for the last two games. Runners-up with 76 points was the Tarwin Lower team of A. Newsome (sk), J. De Rooye (2nd) and W. Massier (ld). The drawn card prize went to the team of K. McIntosh, A. Baine and J. Hutton. Another very successful series of business bowls was wound up last Wednesday evening when the two leading teams played off for the ‘Jim Perrett Memorial Cup’. The winners of the cup was the Broadbeach team consisting of Ross Splatt, Greg Roylance and Craig Butcher by a margin of four shots from the P.R.P. team consisting of Gus Cameron, Tim Greeks and Kate Buc-

The night would not have been complete without Santa arriving on his bike. Merry Christmas and see you on the greens on Wednesday, January 5 starting at 10am. BYO lunch. cilli. This series raised over $1500. The club thanks the many club members who assisted with the running of this series. Ted Bott and Peter Shaw who won the Group 8 over 60 men’s pairs recently, travelled to Colac last Wednesday to compete in the next leg of this event, the state championship, but after a good performance were eliminated in the first round. The final of our club’s men’s singles championship will be played between Ted Bott and Mick Coram. Ted defeated Ron Burge in a great semi final by four shots, and Mick won his semi final against Kieran Gardiner.

Buffalo indoor OUR Christmas breakup was held on December 15 and saw 32 players bowl on a nice night. The encouragement award went to skipper Sebastian Terranova, Jack Charlton, Jos Kemper, Lyn McCord with three (LLL). The winners, with three wins were skipper Toni Heldens, Andy Plowman, Joyce Occhipinti and Ashley Van Duffelen. We wished Col and Graeme a happy birthday for Sunday December 19. We hope to see you all back on Wednesday January 12 at 7.30pm. We would like to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year from all at Buffalo Indoor Bowls Club.

Tuesday, December 21 and Thursday, December 23 - stableford. Sunday, December 26 - Ladies and men’s stableford (Gayle and Steve Reid trophy) Monday, December 27 - stableford.

Meeniyan golf

Woorayl golf ON Saturday we ran a two person stableford aggregate event sponsored by R. and V. Spokes Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish. When I left I thought the 81 that I had heard was a good score. It turned out to be good enough for a ball. The winners with 90 points were May Wood and Denis Lim, winning clearly from Tim Burgess and Brian Wilson. Balls went to J. Hassett, B. Hughes / T. Jackson, B. Fiek / B. Robjant, T. Ryan / R. Goodwin, J. Redmond / J. Hickey, C. Turner P. Ashley, B. Stubbs / J. Baum, K. Riseley. The nearest the pins went to Doug Clemann (8th), and Bob Beilby (17th). The ladies event, a single stableford, was won by our lady captain Ann Poole with a ﬁne round of 39 pints with a ball going to T. Scoble. The ladies nearest the pins were won by A. Poole (8th) and P. Lancaster (17th). The Thursday bar voucher was won by John Diaper with 41 points with balls going to G. Calder and N. McKenzie. The nearest the pin on the 17th was won by Ed Poole. Next Saturday of course is Christmas Day but a stableford event will be held on Monday, sponsored by Retire and Wealth. A merry Christmas to you all with good golﬁng in 2011.

Mirboo North golf THERE were 23 starters for the stableford event on Thursday, December 16 and the CCR was 70. A Grade winner was Gordon Graeme (19) 51. Down the line: Jeff Hughes (19) 44 pts, Garry Shandley (32) 41, Noel Fox (17) 40 on countback. Birdies: Peter Chapman (4 and 16), Wayne Reynolds (4), Ron Funnell (13) and Joe Taylor (6). Saturday, December 18 A monthly medal event was played on Saturday which was sponsored by Colin Wat-

son Holden, with 33 starters and the CCR was 70. A Grade winner was Mal Payne (10) 65 and B Grade Lenny Chila (21) 65 net. Down the line: Mal Payne (10) 65, Wayne Reynolds (15) 69, Ray Matthew (9) 70, Terry Donnison (17) 73. Nearest the pin: 2nd shot 1st hole Mal Payne, 4th Ritchie Robbins, 6th Keith Clerks (pro-pin), 13th Ray Matthews, 16th Terry Bradshaw. Pro-pin Pro Clerks. Birdies: 16th Lenny Chila, Mal Payne.

ON Saturday we held an ambrose event sponsored by the Meeniyan Gentlemens Club and the winning team was I. Inglis, R. Boyle, B. McKnight, R. McKnight and B. Hutchinson, with a net score of 55.3. Runners-up were P. Deering, R. Thomas, J. Byrnes and C. Graeme, with a net 58. Nearest the pins: 2nd H. Mueller, 8th B. Hutchinson, 11th W. Bullock and 14th A. Kuhne.

Tuesday

The winner of Tuesday’s single stableford was J. Dumont with an excellent 45 points. Down the line balls: C. Stewart 38 pts and J. Walker 37. Fourball winners were J. Dumont and J. Cusack with 52 points. Best nine R. Gourlay 21 pts and nearest to the pin on the 8th was J. Dumont.

Thursday

It would appear as though John Dumont wasn’t happy enough with his clean sweep on Tuesday as he did it again on Thursday, winning the day with 39 points. Balls went to W. Richards 37 pts and L. Hemphill 37. Fourball winners were again J. Dumont and J. Cusack with 75 pts. Best nine went to J. Sinclair 18 pts and nearest the pin was J. Mortenson.

Leongatha golf IN our last Saturday comp for 2010, our A Grade winner was Bruce Hutton with 39 points. Hanging the boards in the clubhouse on Friday must have been good practice Bruce. William Moore, who is a member at the Heritage Golf Club, won B Grade on 40, while Fred Debono also scored 40 to take C Grade honours. Pro pin went to Nick Lafferty and nearest the pins to Rob Thurston. Ball winners: G. McDonald, G. Marsham, P. Stivic, S. Law 38, B. Atwood, D. McDonald, N. Johnson 37, J. Smith, G. Morrison, T. McCarthy 36.

Lady and gents: Glenn Marsham and Peter Horman with Pat Moore.

Tuesday Peter Waters had a pleasant day on the links shooting a very good 41 point round which included nearest the pin on the 14th hole. Bruce Gibson was runner-up on the same score but was relegated after a countback. The other nearest the pin winner was Geoff Kurrle. Ball winners: F. Smedley, J. Eabry 40, R. Brown, A. Sperling, T. Moss 39, P. Walsh, M. Oliver 38, D. Clemann, G. Maher 37.

Thursday The Thursday comp wind-up attracted 64 players and some excellent scores were seen. Many thanks to Knights Mitsubishi for generously sponsoring the day and good to see Westa and Dave Bethune. There were plenty of prizes with the three best scores in each grade getting bottled. The A Grade winners were Geoff McDonald (40), John Feddersen (38) and Keith Finney (38). In B Grade, Geoff Maher (42), David Reaby (38), Hugh Goodman (37), while C Grade winner was Bob Jamieson with a massive 45 points ahead of Bruce Gibson and Fred Debono, both on 36. Ken Wardle and Bruce Gibson were nearest the pin winners and balls went to the following: J. Smith 37, G. McRitchie, R. Burton, P. Waters 36, A. Nilsson, J. King 35, M. Oliver, R. Paice, G. Marsham, C. Manley, M. Stubbs, J. Eabry, R. Cathie 34. All competitions from now to the end of January will require you to book in on the timesheets. Happy Christmas to you all and may 2011 bring you a pleasurable golﬁng experience.

Well played: Peter Hobson and Geoff McDonald watch on as Ray Burton keeps score and John Eabry collects his ball.

Leongatha ladies The stableford event on Wednesday, December 15 began early with a shotgun start, so we could all ﬁnish in time for the Christmas lunch. Winners of the event were Marg Berry A Grade on 41 points, Jan Birrell B Grade on 40 points and Debbie Miller C Grade on 46 points. Maria Bell 42, Maxine Eabry 40, Fay Quilford 39, Marea Maher 39, Julie Howard 38, Diane Wil-

liams 37, and Helen Mackenzie 37 all won balls down the line. Barb Fleming, 30 points, won the Christmas encouragement award. Joc Howson, (14th) and Fay Quilford (16th) were nearest the pins. Anne Gibson was the winner on Saturday, December 18 with 43 points. Anna de Bondt 38, Di Williams 35, and Marilyn Williams 34, won balls.

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Aussie title hopes ELITE cyclists Stuart Smith and Nick Aitken are in great shape and are looking forward to competing in the Australian titles in Ballarat on January 8.

Title tilt: Stuart Smith (left) and Nick Aitken (right) are pictured with their trainer Tony Smith. Tony recently received a life membership with the Leongatha Cycling Club for his 20 years working with the juniors.

They will compete in the Under 23 road race over 120km. Both riders recently completed a successful 10 days at a training camp in Bright. In the middle of the training camp was a two-day tour around Mount Beauty, Tawonga Gap and Bogong. On day one Stuart completed the most successful ride of his career so far, ﬁnishing third in the stage over the 120kms distance. Hundreds of top riders from all over Australia were competing. “I joined a 15 man breakaway 30km into the ride. This split again to four. It was pretty tough because the other three riders were all from the Drapac team. They tried to get away at various times, working me really hard. Two managed to get away but I picked up the third rider,” Stuart said. Nick Aitken had his success on day two of the event. He won the afternoon time trial over 17 kms by just seven one hundredths of a second. Stuart is with the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) while Nick

• B GRADE DIVISION ONE

• LDCA B GRADE DIVISION TWO

is in both the Vis and the Australian Institute of Sport (Jayco AIS squad) Currently both local riders are training between 500800 kilometres per week. A typical day could include a 120km ride through South Gippsland hills followed by being motorpaced for one hour at 50km/h! The boys are trained by Stuart’s father Tony who recently received a life membership of the Leongatha Cycling Club. Tony has worked with juniors for over 20 years both on the road and on the track. Past juniors he has coached to success include Keiran Love and Gerard Murphy who have both won National titles. Nick will travel to Italy again next year. He recently attended an induction camp in Adelaide. For both Nick and Stuart the ultimate will be to be selected for a Pro-Tour team. With several Australians managing the top European teams, both are in with some chance of gaining selection. Whilst being competitive with each other, the two riders train together and have become good friends, working towards a common goal in their cycling.

Junior cricket Under 16 East MDU 4/93 v Fish Creek. Korumburra 8/175 (K. Miller n.o. 61, P. Patterson 70, C. Moscript 3/33) 2nd innings 0/25 (P. Dunlevie n.o. 10) v Koonwarra RSL 102 (C. Moscirpt n.o. 24; P. Patterson 4/34, N Allen 3/29). Town/Nerrena 115 (N. Moore 68; R. McGavin 3/26) 2nd innings 6/93 v Imperials 84 (Z. Price 38; S. Clark 4/15, J. McMillan 3/16).

Under 16 West Glen Alvie 3/217 (D. Williams ret. 71, J. Tiziani 48, D. Tiziani n.o. 29) v Inverloch 7/104 (B. Barron n.o. 23). Poowong/Loch 5/47 (J. Cochrane 4/12) 2nd innings 4/64 v OMK 9/127 (T. Wyatt n.o. 90; T. Hancock 3/33, L. Green 4/23). Wonthaggi Miners 7/49 (E. Francis 3/10) 2nd innings 5/97 (B. Foon n.o. 50) v Phillip Island 5/110. Kilcunda/Bass 43 v Wonthaggi Workmens 3/85 (B. Jeffries n.o. 42).

OMK home by one run Diggers knock off Town

THE narrowest of margins saw OMK home by just one run in its clash against Glen Alvie.

Glen Alvie won the toss and batted in the last round before Christmas, a 40-over one day contest. At 6/79 Glen Alvie was in trouble before L. Gennicarro 29 not out and D. Wylie 24 not out rescued the innings, a total score of 8/140. With OMK’s opener Harper out for a duck T. Miller 34 and M Adams 31 set about rescuing the innings in the chase. When they fell there was a middle order collapse and it was then left to R. White 26 not out and K. Kerr 18 not out to bring home victory on the last ball. Nerrena batted ﬁrst in its match against Inverloch, making a respectable 9/156. B. Castles top scored with 39 with B. Standﬁeld 23. Thanks to a great spell from Wayne Telfer, 4/9, Nerrena rolled Inverloch for just 83. Sharrock with 33 provided the only resistance. Nerrena holds top spot on the ladder going into the break. Miners 9/150 easily accounted for Phillip Island 7/95. Miners opener Kaine Smith provided the highlight with a masterful innings of 77 not out, carrying his bat through the innings. Cleeland made 31 for the Island with Francis not out 30. Workmens 6/222 accounted for cellar-dwellers Imperials, all out 68. Turton with 48 and Steve Brann 47 top scored for the Workers. Liam Sawyer’s 5/25 gave Imperials no hope of a recovery. Slater top scored for the Imps with 27. WONTHAGGI MINERS v PHILLIP ISLAND Wonthaggi Miners 1st innings K. Smith n.o. ............................77 G. Kent c. C. O’Neill b. M. Price .............................22 C. Honeysett c. M. Manteit b. P. Colla ..............................13 J. Piasente c. M. Cleary b. P. Francis .............................1 R. Birkett c. M. Cleary b. B. Young..............................2 J. Armstrong c. R. Cleeland b. B. Young..............................3 P. Cornelis c. M. Cleary b. P. Francis ..............................8

B. Foon r.o..................................0 S. Kaposvari b. P. Francis ..........3 D. Atherton lbw. b. R. Cleeland .1 P. Owen n.o. ...............................6 Extras .......................................14 Total ....................................9/150 Bowling: R. Cleeland 1/24, C. Viljoen 0/28, M. Price 1/20, P. Colla 1/27, P. Francis 3/22, B. Young 2/26. Phillip Island 1st innings R. Cleeland b. B. Foon .............31 P. Colla b. R. Birkett ..................3 M. Price c&b. R. Birkett ............0 M. Manteit r.o. ...........................2 A. Finlayson stp. C. Honeysett b. P. Owen ...............................2 C. Viljoen stp. C. Honeysett b. P. Owen ...............................0 M. Cleary b. S. Kaposvari........14 P. Francis n.o. ...........................30 C. O’Neill n.o.............................5 Extras .........................................8 Total ......................................7/95 Bowling: R. Birkett 2/19, J. Armstrong 0/18, B. Foon 1/3, P. Owen 2/16, S. Kaposvari 1/22, J. Piasente 0/14. NERRENA v INVERLOCH Nerrena 1st innings W. Telfer r.o. ............................18 L. Jongebloed b. J. Jackson......15 G. Murphy r.o.............................0 M. Giliam r.o ..............................0 A. Harrison c. L Sharrock b. W. Williams .........................4 B. Standﬁeld c. L. Sharrock b. W. Holmes .........................23 B. Castles b. J. Muir .................39 T. Clark c. P. Jobling b. I. Smith................................0 M. Holloway lbw. b. I. Smith.....2 J. Holloway n.o. .......................20 C. Eva n.o...................................9 Extras .......................................26 Total ....................................9/156 Bowling: J. Jackson 1/33, A. Brayley 0/21, W. Williams 1/22, W. Holmes 1/16, I. Smith 2/33, J. Muir 1/21. Inverloch 1st innings B. Phillips b. ..............................6 J. Muir c. ...................................5 C. Bulter b. ................................2 L. Sharrock c. ..........................33 W. Holmes c. .............................0 W. Williams c. ...........................2 A. Brayley c. .............................4 N. Goodall b. .............................9 I. Smith c. ..................................4 J. Jackson lbw. ...........................0 P. Jobling n.o. .............................5 Extras .......................................14 Total .........................................83 Bowling: M. Giliam 1/12, C. Eva 1/11, B. Castles 2/17, J. Holloway 1/9, W. Telfer 4/9, B. Standﬁeld 1/19. WONTHAGGI WORKMENS v IMPERIALS Wonthaggi Workmens 1st innings C. Harvey c. S. Vagg b. R. O’Loughlin ...................13 D. Turton c. S. McLennan b. L. Ballagh..........................48 S. Brann c. S. McLennan

b. L. Ballagh..........................47 D. Britt c. R. Higgins b. R. McGavin .......................33 R. Geyer c. S. Vagg b. B. Davidson.......................26 L. Sawyer c. R. McGavin b. R.O’Loughlin ....................18 D. Dutchman n.o. .......................7 A. McLean n.o. ........................13 Extras .......................................17 Total ....................................6/222 Bowling: S. McLennan 1/17, R. O’Loughlin 1/41, R. McGavin 1/36, L. Ballagh 2/49, R. Higgins 0/38, B. Davidson 1/34. Imperials 1st innings N. Slater c. D. Britt b. S. Williams ........................27 L. Ballagh c. A. McLean b. L. Sawyer ............................3 A. Hosking lbw. b. L .Sawyer ....0 R. McGavin c. D. Dutchman b. S. Sawyer ............................0 T. Jans c. A. Sartori b. S. Roche ..............................8 S. McLennan c. D. Dutchman b L. Sawyer .............................0 B. Davidson c. D. Dutchman b. L. Sawyer ............................2 R. O’Loughlin b. A. McLean ...12 R. Higgins c&b. S. Roche ..........8 J. Ginnane n.o. ...........................6 Extras .........................................2 Total .........................................68 Bowling: S. Williams 1/29, L. Sawyer 5/25, S. Roche 2/11, A. McLean 1/3. GLEN ALVIE v OMK Glen Alvie 1st innings G. Chappell r.o. ........................15 W. Luke c. ............................... 11 J. Wheeler c. ..............................3 D. Jagoe c. ...............................20 A. Hamilton ...............................4 R. Bolding r.o. ............................8 S. Nipers b. ..............................18 L. Gennicarro n.o. ....................29 D. Wylie n.o. ............................24 Extras .........................................8 Total ....................................8/140 Bowling: M. Adams 0/31, J. Cockrane 0/14, J. Paterson 4/14, R. White 0/33, K. Kerr 0/22, T. Wyatt 1/25. OMK 1st innings P. Harper b. S. Nippers ...............0 T. Miller c. B. Tiley b. R. Bolding .........................34 M. Adams b. D. Jagoe ..............31 R. Quaife c. D. Jagoe b. R. Bolding ...........................4 T. Wyatt lbw. b. Bolding .............................17 J. Paterson c. J. Wheeler b. D. Jagoe...............................2 M. Walker c. J. Wheeler b. D. Jagoe...............................3 R. White n.o. ............................26 K. Kerr n.o ...............................18 Extras .........................................6 Total ....................................7/141 Bowling: W. Luke 0/26, S. Nippers 1/22, A. McBride 0/17, L. Gennicarro 0/11, R. Bolding 3/15, D. Jagoe 3/31, J. Wheeler 0/15.

IN the battle between first and second in B Grade Division Two, OMK 9/147 narrowly defeated Leongatha Town 9/142. OMK won the toss and put Town in. Opener Brett Moore made 40 with the top score being made by W. Turner with 55. The middle order crumpled however, leaving Town with a big job to do with the ball. OMK began patiently and built the score to 33 before losing Lomagno for six. Steve McNamara made a quick 26 before being caught. Peter Miller scored 23 and Gary Adams 30 as OMK moved closer to a win. OMK lost wickets steadily and at 9/139 there was a glimmer of hope for Town with Brett Moore 4/25 never giving up. Dean Jeffries not out 13 steadied the side to victory for the Diggers. In the other top four clash MDU 8/135 just outshone Korumburra 126. Dean Jones opened for United and made 41 and T. Zukovskis 20. In reply Korumburra’s L. Roberts made 27 and top scorer was J. Cook with 35. At 7/93 Korumburra was in trouble but P. Kelly 18 and M. Patching 17 tried to resurrect the innings but the ‘Burra went down by nine runs. In a low scoring match Fish Creek/Tarwin 8/112 accounted for Kilcunda/Bass 83. Killy batted first with S. Blake top scoring with 32. Clayton Fisher did the damage with the ball, taking 5/22 for Fishy. Fish Creek/Tarwin, with a low target to chase, began disastrously and were 4/15 at one stage with R Duff on fire with three early wickets. A middle order stand between W. Cocksedge 30 and C. Bawden 30 ensured Fishy would collect the points. Poowong/Loch’s 5/145 proved too good for Koonwarra/RSL’s 9/130. Poowong/Loch batted first with opener Ian Jenkins hitting 57. In reply Koony had three batsmen make it into their 20s but couldn’t go on with the business. C. Moscript

made 28 and N. Grimes 27. KORUMBURRA v MDU MDU 1st innings D. Jones c. K. Miller b. J. Cook ..............................41 R. Olden lbw. b. M. Patching .....3 T. Zukovskis c. L .Williams b. J. Cook ..............................20 A. Baillie c&b. H. James ...........9 C. Le Page lbw. b. T. Allen ........9 L. Mercer r.o. ........................... 11 S. Browne n.o...........................15 N. Hill c. K. Miller b. J. Geenwood........................8 M. Olden r.o. ..............................1 G. Peters n.o. ..............................1 Extras .......................................18 Total ....................................8/135 Bowling: M. Patching 1/17, A. Meade 0/20, H. James 1/16, L. Williams 0/22, T. Allen 1/19, J. Cook 2/23, J. Greenwood 1/15. Korumburra 1st innings L. Roberts c. M. Olden b. S. Browne..........................27 J. Richards b. T. Zukovskis ........1 J. Cook c. G. Peters b. M. Olden ..........................35 J. Greenwood c. A. Baillie b. S. Browne............................0 T. Allen c. S. Riley b. S. Browne...........................12 K. Miller c. S. Riley b. M. Olden .............................4 P. Kelly stp. G. Peters b. S. Riley..............................18 L. Williams b. S. Browne ..........1. M. Patching b. C. Le Page .......17 A. Meade n.o. .............................0 H. James r.o. ...............................4 Extras .........................................7 Total .......................................126 Bowling: T. Zukovskis 1/29, L. Mercer 0/16, M. Olden 2/24, S. Browne 4/41, N. Hill 0/6, S. Riley 1/6, C. Le Page 1/7. KILCUNDA/BASS v FISH CREEK/TARWIN 1st innings Kilcunda/Bass T. Aplin lbw. b. J. Pouw .............1 N. Arney b. T. Stybosh ...............8 S. Blake c. J. Spokes b. C. Fisher ............................32 D. Clay b. C. Fisher ...................2 G. Burchell c. C. Bawden b. T. Stybosh............................3 A. Blackny lbw. b. C. Fisher ......1 J. Aplin c. G. Buckland b. T. Stybosh............................0 R. Duff lbw. b. C. Fisher ............7 J. Dakin c. J. Stefani b. C. Fisher ..............................0 T. Hunt n.o. ................................6 B. Egeberg c. S. Emmanuel b. J. Pouw ................................0 Extras .......................................23 Total .........................................83 Bowling: J. Spokes 0/12, J. Pouw 2/2, C. Barden 0/12, T. Smith 0/9, S. Emmanual 0/8, T. Stybosh 3/13, C. Fisher 5/22. 1st innings Fish Creek/Tarwin G. Buckland c&b. R. Duff .........9 J. Stefani c. T. Hunt b. A. Blackney .........................0 M. Bright b. R. Duff...................4

J. Pouw b. R. Duff ......................2 J. Spokes c. B. Burchell b. J. Aplin ................................5 W. Cocksedge b. N. Arney .......30 C. Bawden b. S. Tapscott .........30 T. Smith n.o. ...............................5 S. Emmanuel b. N. Arney ..........4 T. Stybosh n.o.............................3 Extras .......................................20 Total ....................................8/112 Bowling: A. Blackney 1/14, R. Duff 3/8, J. Aplin 1/16, J. Dakin 0/8, D. Clay 0/23, S. Blake 0/12, N. Arney 2/14, B. Egeberg 1/5. POOWONG/LOCH v KOONWARRA RSL Poowong/Loch 1st innings S. Dinger stp. J. Tomada b. R. Jeremiah .......................18 I. Jenkins c. J. Tomada b. R. Jeremiah .......................57 N. Hancock c. B. Tomada b. S. Turner............................15 G. Poynton c. B. Davison b. R. Jeremiah .......................21 B. Birnie n. o. ...........................17 M. Hancock c. B. Tomada b. T. Davison ...........................1 S. Monson n.o. ...........................2 Extras .......................................14 Total ....................................5/145 Bowling: T. Davison 1/33, S. Turner 1/26, R. Jeremiah 3/33, B. Davison 0/22, E. Charles 0/24. Koonwarra RSL 1st innings B. Davison c&b. R. McKenzie 20 C. Moscirpt c&b. R. McKenzie28 N. Summers c&b. G. Birnie .......9 N. Grimes c&b. G. Birnie ........27 J. Tomada c&b. N. Hancock ......2 B. Tomada b. G. Birnie ............17 S. Turner b. G. Poynton .............3 E. Charles c&b. G. Birnie ..........1 L. Enter b. G. Birnie...................5 T. Davison n.o. ...........................7 R. Jeremiah n.o. .........................1 Extras .......................................10 Total ....................................9/130 Bowling: M. Hancock 0/24, G. Poynton 1/16, R. McKenzie 2/20, D. Brown 0/10, N. Hancock 1/17, G. Birnie 5/40. OMK v TOWN Town 1st innings B. Moore c. L. Lamers b. D. Jeffries ..........................40 M. Borschman lbw. b. D. Jeffries ............................4 W. Turner b. G. Adams ............55 N. Moore lbw. b. G. Lomagno ...3 S. Fixter c. G. Adams b. D. Jeffries ............................1 S. Ellicott c. A. Harrison b. G. Lomagno .......................6 M. Warren c. T. Knox b. J. Havetta.............................9 L. O’Brien c. D. Jeffries b. G. Adams...........................13 J. McMillan r.o. ..........................1 B. Berry n.o. ...............................2 I. Hanks n.o. ...............................0 Extras .........................................8 Total ....................................9/142 Bowling: B. Nation 0/15, G. Adams 2/20, D. Jeffries 3/30, J. Havetta 1/33, G. Lomagno 2/23,

A. Harrison 0/20 OMK 1st innings G. Lomagno c. I. Hanks b. B. Moore .............................6 S. McNamara c. I. Hanks b. B. Moore ...........................26 P. Miller c. N. Moore b. J. McMillan .......................23 L. Lamers b. J. McMillan...........9 G. Adams c&b. B. Moore ........30 B. Nation c. S. Fixter b. W. Turner...........................12 J. Havetta lbw. b. B. Moore .......1 D. Jeffries n.o. ..........................13 C. O’Brien b. W. Turner .............4 T. Knox r.o. ................................1 A. Harrison n.o...........................0 Extras .......................................22 Total ....................................9/147 Bowling: S. Ellicott 0/30, B. Berry 0/22, B. Moore 4/25, J. McMillan 2/22, W. Turner 2/26, N. Moore 0/14.

C Grade Division 1

Inverloch 148 (D. Jones 47; P. Loos 4/26, T. Walker 3/23) d Wonthaggi Miners 9/122 J. Burke 43, P. Hammer 32; D. Jones 3/17, J. Dennerley 3/16, J. Bertuliet 3/4). Korumburra 74 (G Wightman 5/10) lt Nerrena 7/141 (A. Trotto 39, K. Clark n.o. 12; N. Allen 4/19. Wonthaggi Workmens 7/228 (J. Bolding 74, A. Yann 41, B. Jeffries 39 ; R. Boyd 2/30, J. Bolge 3/55) d Town 162 (K. Fleming 58, M. Craig 57; S. Mitchelson 3/28, L McLean 5/28). Phillip Island 8/117 (P Cashman 44; J. Prain 3/7, M. Da Costa 2/33) lt. Foster 7/137 (A. Youl 41; D. Kenter 2/21, S. Cox 2/11).

C Grade Division 2

Glen Alvie 93 lt Town 8/163 (T. Berry 83; J. Huitson 3/5). MDU 7/133 (G. Jones ret. 40; T. Lancaster 2/13) lt Poowong/Loch 5/152 (T. Lancaster 90; A. Kaushik 2/15). Phillip Island 93 (N. Grist 4/22, W. Dowell 2/10, D. Wylie 2/21) lt OMK 4/114 (D. Wylie 38, G. Knox 41; A. Jefferson 2/23). Imperials 127 (D. Puru 2/7, I. Brown 4/39) lt Kilcunda/Bass 3/128 (R. Gardiner 73, D. Masinovic n.o. 96). Koonwarra RSL 61 (R. McGuirk 3/13) lt Wonthaggi Workmens 9/150 (D. Beaumont 32, R. McGuirk 46; J. Stuart 3/17).

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• A GRADE DIVISION 1

Brann, Britt lead Workers run-fest DAVE Brann and Gav Britt both made centuries in the Wonthaggi Workmen’s crushing win over the Imperials on Saturday. Brann opened the batting, and Britt came in at number four as the pair recorded an unbeaten 255 run stand. The pair hit 18 4s and 12 6s between them as they dispatched whatever was bowled to them. In reply the Imps managed 128 before being bowled out in the 29th over. Troy Harley (4/42) and Mitch Thomas (4/34) were the best with the ball for the Workers.

’Burra crush OMK KORUMBURRA romped over OMK in their match at the Butch West Oval in Wonthaggi on Saturday. Udara Weerasinghe led the way for the young Cobras side, scoring 96 after taking 2/22 earlier in the day. Daniel Salmon (61*) was another notable scorer as his side was ﬂying, before a mini collapse that saw the ‘Burra lose 5/2. But the damage was already done and Korumburra were able to steady up and record a 75 run win.

Miners sneak home

A CAMEO innings from the Miners Darren Beesey has dragged his team over the line in their clash with Koonwarra at the weekend. Beesey (57*) hit six 4s and three 6s in his whirlwind dig, which took the score to 163. Earlier in the day Koonwarra posted 158 thanks mainly to Shane Moore (35) and Sam Sperling (43) who broke his run drought. Ryan Thomas (3/20) was the main destroyer with the ball.

Five wicket Hall NERRENA and Inverloch played out another close match on Saturday, with the Red Caps just getting over the line. A bag of ﬁve wickets to Adam Hall restricted Nerrena to 247 after an ominous start, thanks to a powerful innings from Damien Symmons (79). Four scores in the 40s helped the Stingrays post the winning score.

Details WONTHAGGI MINERS v KOONWARRALEONGATHA RSL 1st innings Koonwarra Leongatha RSL L. Sperling c. M. Johnson b. R. Thomas ...........................7 B. Moscript lbw. b. C. Tait ....... 11 S. Moore r.o..............................35 S. Sperling c. C. Thomas b. R. Thomas .........................43 J. Peters b. R. Thomas ..............26 G. Sperlng n.o. .........................10 B. Anderson c. J. Andrighetto b. D. Beesey ..........................10 T. Sperling r.o. ............................0 T. Gordon r.o. .............................3 Extras .......................................13 Total ....................................8/158 Bowling: R. Thomas 3/20, D. Foon 0/21, C. Tait 1/15, D. Beesey 1/24, M. Johnson 0/39, A. Donohue 0/37. 1st inningsWonthaggi Miners M. Johnson c. L. Sperling b. J. Peters ...............................0 M. Donohue b. J. Kennedy ......14 A. Donohue c. J. Kennedy b. B. Moscript .......................31 J. O’Reilly c. J. Kennedy b. B. Moscript .......................23 J. Andrighetto c&b. B. Moscript.....................5 P. Jordan n.o. ............................23 D. Beesey n.o. ..........................57 Extras .......................................10 Total ....................................5/163 Bowling: J. Peters 1/27, T. Gordon 0/10, J. Kennedy 1/42, S. Sperling 0/20, B. Moscirpt 3/51, S. Moore 0/10. NERRENA v INVERLOCH 1st innings Nerrena M. Clark c. T. Thornby b. N. Cant ..............................18 C. Friebe c. W. Rankin b. M. Anderson......................47 T. Wightman c. A. Hall b. J. Smith ............................32 D. Symmons c. W. Taberner b. A. Hall ...............................79 D. Baldi c. T. Thornby b. J. Smith ...............................4 P. Matheson c. J. Smith b. A. Hall .................................6 C. Rump c. J. Smith b. A. Hall ...............................19 J. Renden c. N. Cant b. A. Hall ...............................18 J. Trease c. J. Smith b. A. Hall .................................6 R. Clark n.o. ...............................4 Extras .......................................14 Total ....................................9/247 Bowling: N. Cant 1/33, L. Rankin 0/47, J. Smith 2/53, M. Anderson 1/56, A. Hall 5/57. 1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. J. Trease b. Z. Trease............................42 S. Brayley c. C. Friebe b. C. Rump ..............................3 D. Rufﬁn c. J. Renden b. J. Trease.............................18 T. Thornby c. M. Clark b. R. Clark .............................44 B. Debono b. T. Wightman ......45 J. Smith n.o. .............................29 N. Cant n.o. ..............................40 Extras .......................................21 Total ....................................5/242 Bowling: C. Rump 1/34, R. Clark 1/46, Z. Trease 1/45, J.

Trease 1/32, T. Wightman 1/58, P. Matheson 0/21. IMPERIALS v WONTHAGGI WORKMENS 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmens D. Brann n.o. ..........................140 M. Thomas c. N. Eddy b. L. Rogers ...........................14 G. Bolding c. G. Sauvarin .b. A. Eddy .............................1 G. Britt n.o. ............................127 Extras .......................................17 Total ....................................2/299 Bowling: A. Eddy 1/46, L. Rogers 1/58, M. Lafferty 0/60, N. Eddy 0/49, M. Elliott 0/72, K.

Gray 0/12. 1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin c. G. Bolding b. L. McGuirk .........................9 N. Eddy c. D. Brann b. L. McGuirk .......................18 T. Williams c. G. Britt b. T. Harley............................ 11 L. Rogers c. L. McGuirk b. T. Harley............................14 M. Elliott b. M. Thomas.............0 M. Adkins c. D. Brann b. T. Harley..............................8 M. Lafferty c. L. McGuirk b. M. Thomas ........................26 K. Gray b. M. Thomas .............12 A. Pellin c. J. Liddle b. T. Harley..............................0

U. Weerasinghe c. P. Dell b. K. Rothier..........................96 D. Salmon n.o. .........................61 B. Hayes b. K. Rothier ...............0 P. Edwards c. A. Miller b. K. Rothier............................0 J. Turnbull b. P. Dell...................0 M.Olden r.o. ...............................2 D. Wyhoon n.o. ........................20 Extras .......................................12 Total ....................................7/235 Bowling: K. Rothier 3/19, J. Wilson 1/48, P. Dell 1/33, D. McMeekin 0/10, S. Checkley 0/33, B. Wyatt 0/48, A. Rose 0/19, J. Van Rooye 0/21.

Town crushes Foster LEONGATHA Town put in a great team effort to knock off Foster in their last clash of 2010. With the ball the Scorpions had six wicket takers, and later on in the day had six players contribute with the bat. Nathan Johnston (34) was the best in the 274 runs scored, hitting four 4s and two 6s. Matt Davies was the pick of the bowlers, with his 2/6 coming off his eight overs.

Phillip Island falters MDU were too good for second placed side Phillip Island on Saturday, rolling the Sharks for 110. Earlier in the day the Demons put on 122 in their 40 overs, despite only a handful of players scoring double ﬁgures. Tony Hornsby (40) was the top scorer for the Island, and the only player to pass 15 runs for his side.

Fish Creek by one run FISH Creek got over the line by one run in their match with Kilcunda Bass on the weekend. After Killy Bass scored 161 earlier in the day, Graeme Watkins (74) led the way for Fishy. Daniel Britton was the best of the Fish Creek bowlers taking three wickets for nine runs.

Alvie win low scorer GLEN Alvie and Poowong Loch played out a tight contest on Saturday, with the former eventually getting

over the line. In a game where no one shone individually, Glen Alvie got over the line with ﬁve wickets remaining. The best batsman for the game was Alex Simpson (28), who also recorded the best bowling ﬁgures (2/9).

Details MDU v PHILLIP ISLAND MDU 1st innings S. Arnup b. S. Boyack ................6 J. Sinclair lbw. b. S. Boyack ......6 M. Le Page c. S. Kirton b. D. Johnston .........................9 C. Hoober lbw. b. C. Wilson ....37 W. Prosser c. A. Manteit b. A. Matthews ........................9 B. Spokes c. C. Wilson b. A. Matthews ........................0 M .Cantwell c. E. Richards b. J. Emery ............................19 T. Harris c. M. Francis b. A. Matthews ......................10 S. McCrae r.o. ............................2 G. Logan n.o. .............................3 C. Harris n.o. ..............................2 Extras .......................................21 Total ....................................9/122 Bowling: S. Kirton 0/13, S. Boyack 2/19, J. Emery 1/21, D. Johnston 1/21, A. Matthews 3/28, C. Wilson 1/13. Phillip Island 1st innings J. Broomhall c. J. Sinclair b. M. Cantwell.........................1 J. Emery c. S. Arnup b. M. Cantwell.........................0 A. Manteit c. G. Logan b. T. Harris ..............................1 T. Hornsby c. G. Logan b. S. McRae ...........................40 D. Johnston c. M. Cantwell b. T. Harris ..............................1 E. Richards c. G. Logan b. S. Arnup ............................13 C. Wilson lbw. b. M. Le Page ..13 A. Matthews r.o. .........................1 M. Francis c. C. Harris b. S. Arnup ..............................3 S. Boyack n.o. ..........................10 S. Kirton stp. G. Logan b. C. Harris ..............................4 Extras .......................................23 Total ....................................... 110

Junior cricket all good bar the weather

In East division of the Under 16s after Round 5 Town / Nerrena are on top from Korumburra, KoonwarraRSL, Fish Creek with MDU just outside the four. In West division of the Under 16 after Round 5 Phillip Island is on top followed closely by OMK, the Wonthaggi Workmen’s, Wonthaggi Miners with Glen Alvie and KilcundaBass just outside the four. The Under 16s’ 20/20 competition is on from January 15 to 22 which will be a great competition, also an opportunity for boys not playing cricket, but want to give it a try to contact clubs for a possible game in this format. GCL competition, the Under 18s are undefeated and looking to be the benchmark for the competition.

S. Checkley c&b. J. Turnbull ...12 P. Dell c. D. Wyhoon b. U. Weerasinghe .................21 N. Creed c. K. Ribgy b. D. Scott ...............................3 A. Rose b. U. Weerasinghe ........3 D. McMeekin n.o. ......................5 J. Van Rooye n.o. .......................8 Extras .......................................18 Total ....................................9/160 Bowling: K. Dorman 2/21, D. Wyhoon 2/36, M. Olden 0/44, D. Scott 2/12, U. Weerasinghe 2/22, J. Turnbull 1/19. 1st innings Korumburra I. Osman c. A. Miller b. J. Wilson ...........................28 K. Rigby r.o. .............................16

• A GRADE DIVISION 2

• LDCA JUNIOR CRICKET MID-YEAR REPORT

JUNIOR cricket has suffered like all other cricket with the weather but we have seen the young cricketers handle the conditions and there has been some good cricket played in the Under 12s, 14s and 16s.

A. Eddy n.o. ...............................9 A. Meyer c. L. McGuirk b. M. Thomas ...........................6 Extras .......................................15 Total .......................................128 Bowling: R. Thomas 0/19, L. McGurik 2/30, T. Harley 4/42, M. Thomas 4/34. OMK v KORUMBURRA 1st innings OMK A. Miller c. U. Weerasinghe b. D. Wyhoon ........................42 D. Creed b. D. Wyhoon .............0 K. Rothier lbw. b. K. Dorman ....7 J. Wilson c. D. Wyhoon b. K. Dorman.........................25 B. Wyatt c. J. Turnbull b. D. Soctt .............................16

The Under 16s has been disappointing, failing to make enough runs, the bowlers have done their job. The last game was a lot more positive with 3 for 191 with El Richards 81* and Michael Manteit 74* so we hope we can win the last game against Warragul on January 12. Junior Country Week is on for under 14s and 15s in Warragul from January 3 to 7, an opportunity for these young players of the future to show their skills. If you have a day to spare, come over to Warragul and have a look. Played two practices on Sunday both washed out with rain, Under 15s bowled Warragul out for 123 and LDCA were 7 for 73 a good hit out. Under 14s all out for 66 and Warragul 5 for 40 odd, most of these boys were playing their ﬁrst representative game so nerves played a big part, but they now know what is required when the real things start. Ladies Cricket U/18s state competition was played last week and Chelsea Moscript from KoonwarraRSL performed well with two three wicket hauls and a 61 with the bat.

Chelsea is in the Under 14 Country Week team for Warragul. Gippsland Representative teams play in Melbourne in January. The Under 18s from January 10 to 14, with Mitchell Clark, Lachlan Sperling, Tom Gordon, James Sherrin, Tom Wilcocks and Alex Manteit representing the LDCA. Under 16s and Under 14s play from Jan 7 to 21, with Eli Richards v capt and Thomas Wyatt representing LDCA in Under 16s. Jakeb Thomas and Daniel Turton both from Wonthaggi Workmens will be representing the Under 14s. The Under 16s and Under 18s played a practice game at Frankston on the 19th but both were washed out early. Under 16s play a practice game at Casey on January 9 against a Dandenong area team. Finally the Under 12s and Under 13s, LDCA representative side will play Warragul at East and West Campus February 20. Training and selection trial details will be out to clubs shortly.

Bowling: T. Harris 2/18, M. Cantwell 2/17, S. McRae 1/20, C. Harris 1/13, S. Arnup 2/13, M. Le Page 1/26. KILCUNDA/BASS v FISH CREEK/TOWN Fish Creek/Tarwin 1st innings M. Watkins c. ............................0 G. Watkins c. ...........................74 J. Law r.o. ...................................5 J. Shaw lbw. ............................12 G. Webster b. ...........................37 J. Danckert n.o. ........................ 11 S. Rabbitt r.o. .............................2 N. Wilkins n.o. ...........................4 Extras .......................................17 Total ....................................6/162 Bowling: Not available. Kilcunda/Bass 1st innings Total ....................................6/161 Bowling: M. Danckert 0/36, J. Danckert 1/38, N. Wilkins 1/23, J. Flanders 1/28, M. Watkins 0/17, D. Britton 3/9. POOWONG/LOCH v GLEN ALVIE Poowong/Loch 1st innings B. Hancock c. A. Simpson b. B. Ould ................................6 C. Knox b. K. Simpson ............24 R. Greaves c. S. Edwards b. A. Simpson .......................24 K. Nestor c. S. Lowe b. J. Good ................................9 P. Dyer c. K .Simpson b. O. Santalucia .......................4 M. Adderley c. B. Ould b. A. Simpson ..........................1 M. Holloway n.o. .....................22 M. Wilson b. K. Simpson ......... 11 S. Poynton c. O. Santalucia b. J. Hales ................................9 M. Lambe n.o. ............................2 Extras .........................................8 Total ....................................8/120 Bowling: B. Ould 1/33, J. Hales 1/21, K. Simpson 2/15, J. Good 1/26, O. Santalucia 1/14, A. Simpson 2/9. Glen Alvie 1st innings S. Smith lbw. b. J. Poynton ........6 S. Lowe r.o. ..............................27 T. McCoy c. S. Poynton b. K. Nestor .............................7 A. Simpson c. M. Holloway b. B. Hancock........................28 O. Santalucia lbw. b. B. Hancock..........................0

D. Tiziani n.o............................23 S. Edwards c. M. Adderley b. R. Greaves .........................21 Extras .......................................18 Total ....................................6/130 Bowling: R. Greaves 1/35, J. Poynton 1/27, C. Knox 0/22, B. Hancock 2/21, K. Nestor 1/17. FOSTER v TOWN Foster 1st innings G. Wagstaff c. C. Bruce b. N. Johnston .........................4 B. Coates c. M. Davies b. A. Hickey ..........................16 M. Lynch c. M. Smith b. L. Bowman........................25 M. Dower stp. M. Wilson b. L. Bowman..........................2 S. Westaway c. J. Schelling b. J. Burge ...............................5 P. Dower c. M. Smith b. M. Davies ..........................21 S. Chaseling lbw. b. J. Burge .....0 A. Starret c. J. Schelling b. A. Hickey ............................7 J. Gurnett b. M. Davies ..............0 D. Clearihan-Jervies c. A. Hickey b. J. Schelling ........................21 J. Chaseling n.o. .........................5 Extras .......................................27 Total .......................................133

Jake Chaseling: the Foster bowler was on top of his game.

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Won Workmens ...............105.65 Nerrena ............................105.41 Inverloch ............................80.15 Won Miners .......................77.61 Korumburra .........................76.52 OMK ...................................53.78 Imperials .............................39.40 K’warra L’gatha RSL ..........37.14 A Grade Division 2 Town .................................101.47 Phillip Island......................90.87 Fish Creek/Tarwin ............79.90 Poowong/Loch ...................78.26 MDU ...................................66.02 Glen Alvie ...........................62.13 Kilcunda/Bass .....................50.86 Foster...................................32.77 B Grade Division 1 Nerrena ..............................91.23 Won Miners .......................89.70 Won Workmens .................81.52 OMK...................................71.99 Glen Alvie ...........................66.93 Phillip Isalnd .......................50.83 Inverloch ............................46.87 Imperials .............................43.54 B Grade Division 2 OMK...................................88.83 Town ...................................79.95 MDU ...................................71.33 Koiurmburra .....................67.57 Poowong/Loch ....................67.42 Fish Creek/Tarwin ...............66.46 Koonwarra RSL ..................53.54 Kilcunda/Bass .....................38.58

C Grade Division 1 Wonthaggi Workmens ......92.86 Inverloch ............................77.60 Korumburra ......................73.43 Won Miners .......................65.90 Nerrena ................................59.34 Foster...................................58.08 Phillip Island .......................45.79 Town ...................................38.21 C Grade Division 2 Kilcunda/Bass ....................82.83 OMK...................................81.99 Poowong/Loch ...................77.21 Koonwarra RSL ................66.94 MDU ...................................65.02 Phillip Island .......................61.76 Won Workmens ...................53.62 Imperials .............................53.61 Town....................................45.13 Glen Alvie ...........................38.97 Under 16 East Town/Nerrena ....................58.98 Korumburra ......................48.81 Koonwarra RSL ................39.81 Fish CreekTarwin..............39.47 MDU ...................................37.20 Foster...................................19.36 Imperials .............................10.72 Under 16 West Phillip Island......................77.31 OMK...................................72.97 Won Workmens .................54.51 Wonthaggi Miners.............38.43 Kilcunda/Bass .....................35.13 Glen Alvie ...........................35.08 Inverloch .............................16.66 Poowong/Loch ....................15.87

Bowling: N. Johnston 1/18, M. Davies 2/6, D. Jago 3/0, J. Schelling 1/30, A. Hickey 2/19, J. Burge 2/27, L. Bowman 2/24. Town 1st innings C. Bruce c. M. Lynch b. M. Dower ..........................20 M. Wilson b. B. Coates ..............4 M. Davies c. M. Dower b. J. Gurnett ...........................27 G. Paine r.o...............................32 M. Smith c. D. Clearihan-Jervies b. M. Dower ..........................29 L. Bowman c&b. D. Clearihan-Jervies .....10 N. Johnston c. J. Gurnett b. A. Starret ...........................34 J. Schelling c. B. Coates b. A. Starret ...........................32 A. Hickey r.o. .............................6 J. Burge b. A. Starret ................13 D. Jago n.o. ..............................16 Extras .......................................51 Total .......................................274 Bowling: B. Coates 1/32, M. Dower 2/40, A. Starret 3/39, J. Gurnett 1/30, P. Dower 0/39, J. Chaseling 0/7, D. ClearihanJervies 0/40, S. Chaseling 0/28, G. Wagstaff 0/10, S. Westaway 0/2.

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Simon to serve tennis stars By Brad Lester A LEONGATHA South teenager hopes to meet his tennis idol on court at the 2011 Australian Open.

Simon Thomas could take to the same court as Australian tennis great Lleyton Hewitt but he won’t be lining up against the star. Instead, Simon has secured his own place in tennis history by gaining a prestigious position as a ball kid. He will help ensure the tournament runs smoothly, ensuring players have balls and even towels when the heat is on. “I’m happy and privileged to be offered this opportunity,” the chirpy 13-year-old said. “I decided I wanted to do it when I was 10 or 11 but I wasn’t old enough then.” In fact, Hewitt himself was once a ball kid and given Simon is already a talented tennis player, with a fraction of an Australian ranking point to his name, big things could await him too. One of 367 successful applicants from a pool of thousands, Simon impressed selectors with his ball skills, ﬁtness and tennis knowledge at two practical try-outs and a theory test. Now part of the Gippsland Sports Academy, Simon has received coaching since he was four, under the tuition of

recently retired coach Mark Sheppard and now Matt Pocklington. “I just like playing. It’s just really fun. If you make one mistake in tennis you can come back whereas in other sports like cricket, you can make a mistake and you’re out,” Simon said. This week he will compete in the Moe indoor tournament and has a summer schedule of tournaments. Simon’s serve and forehand are the strongest parts of his game. “I get the most power off them and feel most conﬁdent with them,” he said. Apart from the fact Hewitt is Australian, Simon admires him for his ability to come from two sets down to victory. Of course, if the opportunity to meet other big names in tennis comes Simon’s way, he won’t knock back the chance. Ball kids are sponsored by ﬁnance company MLC. CEO Steve Tucker described them as “unsung heroes of the Australian Open”. “They provide constant and reliable presence on the court, keep everything moving and carry out their duties with a great deal of enthusiasm,” he said. Throughout the tournament, ball kids will take to the court for more than 400 matches, involving 256 singles players, 128 doubles pairs and 32 mixed doubles pairs, over two weeks. The open begins on January 17.

All set: Simon Thomas can’t wait to meet the stars of international tennis.

McNiven masters Mini By Chris Brown THIRD in the Mini Challenge was a top achievement for Leongatha resident Peter McNiven. Particularly when the plan was to use 2010 as a learning year that would lead to a serious assault on the tile in 2011. Unfortunately the Mini Challenge will not return next year as planned, but McNiven is already considering other racing options such as entering the ute series. “We’re rapt for the result that we’ve got considering it was meant to be a learning year,” he said.

Successful season: Leongatha’s Peter McNiven ﬁnished third in the seven round Mini Challenge this year.

McNiven drove the Mini for the ﬁrst time at Calder Park a week before the season opener to learn how the gears change and to become used to a front wheel drive car. “I had never raced a front wheel drive car before,” he said. “The challenges from the year were jumping into a new category straight off the bat and learning how to set one of the cars up and what you have to do with tyres, and the things you need to learn to gain the most out of the car. “I’m quite happy because I feel by the end of the year we’ve got a fairly decent handle on that, so that’s what’s disappointing about not being able to go ahead with it (next year).” McNiven said the Minis are great fun.

“They’ve got really good tyres and brakes, but front wheel drive is something that is not easy to pick up...coming from a rear wheel drive car,” he said. “When the car starts to slide, in any other car you would lift off, in a front wheel drive car you have to put more power on, so that’s a pretty unnatural thing to do.” The opportunity to ride at seven iconic tracks across the nation from the Grand Prix circuit in Melbourne to Homebush in Sydney was a thrill. “Every track this year was new to me except for Phillip Island and given the fact we were in a new car every track was a new challenge,” McNiven said. On the familiar Phillip Island track he achieved good speeds. But even on other tracks across the country he showed his driving skill. “The race win in our first round at Clipsal (Adelaide) was a good way to start off and finishing at Homebush with two second places and on the podium at Homebush was a great way to finish,” McNiven said. Another highlight was racing against motor racing identities such as Glenn Seton, Paul Stockell, Dean Canto, Warren Luff and Luke Youlden. McNiven would not have been able to drive the Mini without the sponsorship of Super Charge Batteries and K and H Surface Technologies. “Motor racing is more expensive than golf, but it’s what I love,” he said. McNiven thanked his parents Jim and Anne McNiven for their support and the crew of Wayne Gould, Jamie Harvey, Paul De Maria and Anthony De Maria.

Head honchos: coach Robbie Davies is ﬂanked by assistants Mark Dwyer and Matt Davies.

Junior Parrots getting on track LEONGATHA’S junior footballers were out on the track last Tuesday night in preparation for season 2011. The Under 16 side was on the track for their second training, as part of a bonding session before Christmas. The Parrots youngest mob will unveil three new players: Eli Taylor from Stony Creek, Jay Breen from Nyora and former Kilcunda/Bass player Jye Reed. Coach Robbie Davies has announced that his nephew Matt Davies will be assistant coach, with Mark Dwyer also assisting the team for next season. They will begin their ofﬁcial pre-season at the beginning of February next year.

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LDNA spring competition finishes LDNA Twilight Spring Comp held its grand ﬁnal matches on Wednesday, December 8 followed by a barbecue for players and spectators. In some very damp conditions the results were: Mixed 1: Dream Team defeated Showstoppers 28 to 19. Mixed 2: Legends defeated Price Attack 20 to 14. 15/U Mixed: 7 Up defeated Skittles 27 to 11.

Ladies: Balls Out defeated Aches & Pains 31 to 28. Next competition commences Tuesday, February 8 and Wednesday, February 9. Teams meeting will be held Wednesday, February 2 7.30pm at the Leongatha netball rooms. One member from each team must attend, entries for teams close on this night.

Austin Timms: the youngster was well dressed for the chilly conditions. Mixed 1 winners: Amelia McCarthy, Cameron Brown, Laura Higgins, Chris Rump, Brooke Brown, Kate Govers and Kasie Rump.

Mixed 2 winners: back: Suzie Algar, Ricky McNaughton, Roger Callister and Richard Luykx; front: Jo Callister, Cindy Munro and Emma Smith.

15/U mixed winners team included: back: Lachie Wright, Jess Clark, Sarah McCahon and Dekodah Brewer; front: Abby Bolge, Liam Stubbs, Aimee O’Loughlin and Tyler Ralph.

Ladies winners: back: Jolie Middleton, Susan Van Lieshout, Beck Stoops, Alyce Truscio, Bec Schelling and Julia Tumino; front: Jackie Truscio.

Fun, but no sun THE Leongatha Swimming Club broke up its training program with a trip to Inverloch Surf Beach on Saturday. It was wet in and out of the water, but the kids still had a great day boogie boarding.

Sarah Paterson: the happy teen loves her water sports.

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Bronzed Aussie wins at Woodside JUST back from competing at the World School Cross Country championships in Slovakia, Sam Quirk of Mirboo North scored a big win at the ﬁrst ever Woodside Gift on Saturday. Sam, a student at the Mirboo North Secondary College won the 1600m race at the ﬁrst ever Woodside Gift in a time of 4 minutes 11 seconds and pocketed an impressive $1500 prize money. His recent three week tour of Europe as a representative of the Australian School Cross Country team took him to Athens for a training camp, trips to Italy and Austria and racing in Slovakia where he placed 11th overall and his team won a Bronze Medal. Sam is coached by his father Steve and following his success at Woodside he is now in training for the National 5 kilometre race next March in Sydney. “This will be a step up for me to the Under 21 section and I am hoping for a medal,” Sam said.

Big win: tasting the sweet smell of success, Mirboo North athlete Sam Quirk 17, clocked up an impressive win in the 1600 metre race at the inaugural Woodside Gift event on Saturday. Inset. Congratulations: Woodside Gift event organiser Clint Hillas congratulates Sam Quirk of Mirboo North on his win in the 1600 metre race on Saturday at the Woodside Recreation Ground.

INSIDE SPORT Smith and Aitken gear up for Aussie titles. Page 56

Aussie Open excitement for Simon. Page 58