PAGE 8 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 12, 2010
POLICE BRIEFS
Smouldering bonfires reignite THE CFA is urging people to check old bonfire burns after a further scare on Sunday. The most recent was at a property
at Hallston, surrounded by thick bushland. “It was on Denhams Road. There was a gate we could barely get the fire truck through. The last time the bonfire
was burnt was before fire restrictions started,” Leongatha CFA captain Andy Kaye told The Star. Mr Kaye said people needed to keep a close watch on what they may believe to be dormant bonfire debris. “We’ve been to two so far this year. There was one at Koonwarra. People should keep an eye on them and break them up, but preferably on a day where the conditions are conducive to a fire starting,” he said. “If they didn’t have something to douse them with they could ignite really readily.”
Divi van theft A POLICE divisional van was stolen from outside a Wonthaggi property early on Sunday morning, while police were responding to an aggravated burglary at the address. The van was found several hours later with $3000 worth of damage done to it.
Boat crash A BOAT collided with a kayaker at All fired up: the Leongatha brigade made sure the bonfire was not going Walkerville South on the afternoon of to reignite. January 6, leaving a man from Bendigo
with serious head injuries. “There were no injuries to the people in the boat, but there were injuries to the kayaker. He suffered head injuries. He was taken to Foster Hospital and then transferred to the Alfred,” Inverloch Police’s Sergeant Deryn Ricardo said. Water police are continuing an investigation into the incident.
Boat theft AN aluminium boat was stolen from the backyard of a residence in Young Street, Leongatha on Thursday, January 7. The boat was carried away by the thieves, Leongatha Police’s Leading Senior Constable Jeff Stephens said.
Flag slashing A NEW business in Meeniyan has been attacked by vandals, who slashed advertising flags at the front of the shop front of Moo’s Cafe overnight on December 27. “They were shredded by passersby,” Leongatha Police’s Leading Senior Constable Jeff Stephens said.
Pool slashing
AN above ground pool at the rear of a property in Cooper Street, Mirboo North, was slashed by an offender with a sharp object. The attack occurred overnight on Sunday, January 3. “It’s a very summery-type offence,” Leading Senior Constable Jeff Stephens said.
Drunk fines
LEONGATHA Police’s Leading Senior Constable Jeff Stephens said police had been busy handing out infringement notices to drunken people. “Under new legislation in regards to people being drunk in public places, police have the power to arrest and put people in custody,” L/S/C Stephens said. L/S/C Stephens said a number of local drinkers had received fines of $234 for being drunk and disorderly outside private premises. “There’s been three in the last week,” he said.
From pages past Historical snippets from The Star One year ago, January 13, 2009 Plans are underway to build an underwater observatory at the end of the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool. The Welshpool community is hoping the proposal would save the jetty, closed since 2003 due to fire. **** Four new staff have been appointed to South Gippsland Shire Council. They are new directorate of corporate and community services, Dirk Holwerda; sustainability director, Andrew McEwen; director of infrastructure, Anthony Seabrook; and Raelene Bennett, manager information services. Five years ago, January 13, 2005 Alanna McKinnon has achieved the highest honour in Guiding by earning a coveted Queen’s Guide Award. The Poowong resident volunteered at a child care centre for three months, ran a campfire for 20 people and researched Guiding traditions to obtain the accolade. **** Koonwarra is on track to becoming the first waste wise village in Australia. Businesspeople will learn to assess their waste and develop plans to reduce their rubbish. 10 years ago, January 11, 2000 Venus Bay residents are concerned about protecting the aquifer and improving the sewerage situation in their town. But 110 people at a public meeting were still unclear whether the town would receive reticulated sewerage. **** Inverloch horse rider Cindy Morrison has just returned from the Asia-Pacific Young Rider Championships in India. The 20-year-old took part in a range of competitions. Her mother Yvonne managed the Australian team. 30 years ago, January 15, 1980 Stock agency Gippsland and Northern is planning to build a $1 million livestock selling complex at Koonwarra. The company’s Leongatha branch manager, Peter Dwyer, said the yards would continue G&N’s reputation for servicing small farmers. **** A Stony Creek grandmother can rightly boast to five living generations of girls in her family. Joy Zeuschner’s mother and grandmother live on, and she has a new grand-daughter of her own.
Wild Dog closed WILD Dog Valley Road will be closed between the Mt Eccles Road and Amietts Road from 7.30 am tomorrow 12/01/2010 to 5.00pm on Friday 15/01/2010.
Crews will be replacing an existing 1800mm culvert that is starting to collapse. All essential services have been notified.