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Daylight saving ends this weekend

Hot spot CFA urged to move out of retail hub VOLUNTEERS from the Wonthaggi, Leongatha and Ruby CFA Brigades carefully studied a map of the State Coal Mine at Wonthaggi in preparation for their descent into the dark underground last week.

Along with Parks Victoria staff, fire-fighters took part in a simulated emergency rescue scenario, searching for two electricians lost in the underground mines. Among them were Trevor Cashmore, Jarrod Haw, Craig Casbolt, Roy Mullens and Jamie Moresco.

The scenario involved a power outage and a fire causing smoke to fill the tunnels, limiting both the sight and breathing ability of the rescuers. For story and more photos, see page 14.

By Brad Lester LEONGATHA traders have called on the Country Fire Authority to not build on future retail land in the town’s central business district.

The CFA wants to build a new fire station on vacant land in Bair Street, but

traders believe the land is essential to Leongatha’s future commercial growth.

That view was backed by South Gippsland Shire Council’s planning staff, who have recommended the CFA not be granted a permit to build on vacant land between the former Gatha Hardware site and BP Service Station.

Continued on page 2.

Three in a row for Workers - page 70

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Lyric production a hit

By Sarah Vella LYRIC Theatre’s production of Habeas Corpus opened at Mesley Hall in Leongatha, on Friday.

Written by Alan Bennett and directed

by Jack Millar, Habeas Corpus is a rolling British comedy, which provides the audience with a fast paced plot, with the usual mix of humour, mayhem and mistaken identity.

According to Lyric Theatre member, Peter McAlpine, opening night was a huge success.

“It all went really well. The audience was great, they laughed in all the right places and then some,” he said.

“Everyone I spoke to on the night had a great time. They were really appreciative of the performances and enjoyed the show.”

The production has three more shows, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week.

Tickets are available from Mushroom Crafts in Leongatha, or at the door.

• More photos in next week’s Star.

Night out: Bernadette Grainger and Don Perrett enjoy their night with the Lyric Theatre.

CFA urged to move out of retail hub Continued from page 1.

Councillors will decide the future of the development when the proposal comes before council at tomorrow’s (Wednesday) meeting.

The CFA owns the site.

The Leongatha brigade desperately needs a new station, with the existing station in Anderson Street ageing, cramped and inadequate for modern firefighting needs.

Traders and CFAofficers put their cases to council at last Wednesday’s public presentation session.

Traders emphasised they supported the emergency service work CFA fire-fighters undertake but said the location was wrong.

Alan Steenholdt represented the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

“We feel that the CFA use of the site would be an inappropriate use of very scarce and vacant retail space in Leongatha and we would hate to see it used by the CFA,” he said.

“If we want the retail sector to expand, then we would want to save it for retail space. Retail is struggling in Leongatha at the moment but it would be silly to base your decision that would stand for 50 years on that.”

Mr Steenholdt added: “There is some talk that

Aldi could use the site. We believe that is a serious proposition and I believe it would be a shame for the shire to lose someone like Aldi because the space was not available for them.”

A spokesperson for Aldi ruled out a store opening in Leongatha in the short term.

“At this stage there is nothing that has been confirmed or in the pipeline, but Aldi is looking at opening stores in the area,” she said.

Phil Stone, council’s director of development services, said council has had ongoing discussions with several major retailers, “with Aldi being one of them”.

“It would be negligent of me to reveal any plans, but we feel there is real opportunity for more retail expansion in the future,” he said.

“We think there is a better use for the site than the CFA.” Former real estate agent Murray Holderhead said the CFA “should forget about Bair Street”.

“If you can tell me of a CFA building in such a high profile site in another town, I would like to know about it,” he said.

“That piece of land is the last jewel in Leongatha’s crown. Even Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder could tell you that’s not a suitable site.”

Mr Holderhead suggested the former drivein on the South Gippsland Highway or near the railway line bridge in Koonwarra Road as alternate sites.

Mr Steenholdt said a fire station in Bair Street would be dangerous given the frequency of accidents at the nearby intersection of Bair and Church streets.

That was heightened by the fact the CFA said 60 per

cent of call-outs occurred during the day, when people were shopping.

He also questioned whether the site would be big enough for the CFA and believed council planners’ suggestion of relocating emergency services to a central location was a wise move.

Mr Steenholdt suggested the former Shell service station in Hughes Street or an 11 acre block at the end of Hughes Street as other possible sites.

He said while he was aware the existing station was “less than satisfactory”, Mr Steenholdt contradicted claims by the CFA that parking at the new station

would not be as dangerous as at Anderson Street, as fire-fighters would have to “cross Bair Street”.

Bair Street businesswoman Shirleyanne Wright echoed the pleas to retain retail space and ensure public safety.

“We only need to look and observe our neighbour, Bass Coast Shire, and how they are embracing new development and competition in the business district of Wonthaggi,” she said.

“We do not believe that an essential service such as CFA needs or warrants being situated in one of two main commercial streets in our town.”

Mrs Wright added: “We

may not be here in five, 10 or 20 years but would hope for the future of this great town of Leongatha, with all our heart, that our children and grandchildren will not be saying: ‘What were you thinking of?’”

John Schelling, representing Evans Petroleum, operators of the service station adjoining the CFA site, said the fire station would affect access to the service station.

He also suggested the former Shell service station as a suitable alternate site.

“I believe the fire brigade are a great bunch of people but we do not want to see a lot more traffic in Bair Street,” he said.

CFA pledges case THE Leongatha CFA urgently needs a new station, a town planner representing the fire authority told South Gippsland Shire Council on Wednesday.

Ian d’Oliveyra said the CFA had been searching for a new site since 2007 and had evaluated several sites, but the Bair Street option was deemed the most suitable.

“We are disappointed that (council officers) are not willing to approve this application,” he said.

Mr d’Oliveyra called on council to talk with the CFA about its decision to “avoid an unpleasant confrontation”.

He urged council to defer a decision for a month to enable further consultation, adding the CFA was unaware of anyone wanting to use the site for business purposes.

CFA operations officer Simon Bloink said the existing station in Anderson Street was built in 1930 and extensions had been carried out since.

He said the current station was not big enough to cater for larger contemporary vehicles and fire-fighting gear, and volunteers are forced to cross the busy Anderson Street (highway).

Mr Bloink said the Bair Street site was accessible to volunteers who worked in

the CBD. CFA operations manager Mark Jones said Bair Street was away from residential areas, would give the brigade a high profile and enable fast response times.

“The project is fully funded and the money is available now to be built within the next financial year,” he said.

“The Leongatha brigade is a full volunteer brigade and it’s critical that the station is made available to our volunteers.

The new facility will support and enhance the Leongatha brigade in protecting life and property.”

VicRoads initially rejected the proposal but last November approved it subject to traffic conditions, including emergency warning lights, being installed.

The CFA had agreed to that, to warn oncoming traffic that fire trucks were about to leave the station to attend an emergency.

“The brigade would average two call-outs a week and the majority are in daylight hours. There are about 10,000 vehicle movements in Bair Street now and 10 per cent of them are truck movements,” Mr d’Oliveyra said.

He said council planners’ recommendation the new CFA station be part of a broader emergency services precinct would take too long to eventuate.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 3

Trains push speeds up - port dreams still idle

By Brad Lester and Jane Ross RAIL services may not return to South Gippsland on the back of the Victorian Government’s plans to expand brown coal mining in the Latrobe Valley.

Metropolitan media last week touted the long awaited Port Anthony at Barry Beach could be fast-tracked to enable the export of coal from the valley.

But port developer John Anthony was unimpressed by recent press reports about big boosts to brown coal mining in the Latrobe Valley, necessitating a port in South Gippsland.

“I’ve been through this with many companies; it’s meaningless,” he said.

The port was given $2 million in last year’s State Budget, but Mr Anthony said he doesn’t have the money yet.

“It will be a couple of years before anything is coming in and out of the port,” he said.

His dream of a South Gippsland bulky goods port has been underway for 16 years.

“People are all too frightened to do anything economically, they are really pulling their heads in,” Mr Anthony said.

“We’re still constructing, we’re just plodding along.”

Mr Anthony’s concerns came as a community group stepped up its call for the return of passenger and freight rail to South Gippsland advancing last Wednesday.

The new website of lobby organisation, South and West Gippsland Transport Group, was launched

by South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Warren Raabe.

The group’s chair Andrew McEwen told council the government’s plans to develop coalfields suggested “it is quite likely that Port Anthony is going to be needed.”

The group also said rising fuel costs, traffic congestion and population growth in South Gippsland would drive the return of rail.

“Leading cities around the world are now investing in rail and we are behind the

gun on this and we are going to pay the price for it by way of (traffic) congestion,” Mr McEwen said.

The group has called for a fresh feasibility study investigating the costs and practicalities of re-opening the line to Leongatha, including a line linking Monomeith near Koo Wee Rup with Nar Nar Goon, possibly via the Koo Wee Rup bypass road route.

The group is also proposing a dedicated freight line from near Cranbourne to the Port of Hastings and the possibility of a line from Port Anthony to Yarram and then Rosedale, to link the port with the Latrobe Valley. The group will meet Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan in early April and hopes to raise the prospect of the study with him.

“If we don’t ask for the plans now, we will find ourselves down the track here with a major problem with congestion and our businesses not being able to survive because of traffic congestion,” Mr McEwen said.

He said the communities of Bairnsdale, Ararat and Mildura had advocated for their rail services to be restored and that had resulted in “real economic benefits to those areas”.

Cr Jeanette Harding conceded she initially thought restoring rail services was one of “Andrew’s dreams”, but said public support for the group was expanding.

“This is something that is growing and people are very passionate about it.

Blast off: South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Warren Raabe launched the South and West Gippsland Transport Group’s website and Facebook page, watched by the group’s Max Semken, chair Andrew McEwen and Bret Levenspiel, and councillors Jennie Deane and Jeanette Harding.

We need to have the heavy traffic off the highways and back onto the roads because this will solve a lot of the problems with the South Gippsland Highway and a lot of our other highways,” she said.

Cr Bob Newton still believed a rail line to Murray Goulburn’s Leongatha factory was possible, despite the dairy company ruling that option out in the past as trucks provide delivery direct to a destination, whereas rail would require multiple handling of goods.

Mayor Cr Warren Raabe said council was supporting the Gippsland Local Gov-

ernment Network’s bid for extra services on the Pakenham line.

“There is no good in building a line to Leongatha when there are not enough slots on the Pakenham line for metro services,” he said.

The group’s Max Semken of Leongatha said a new railway line between Loch, Korumburra and Ruby was needed, and that should be wide enough to accommodate two tracks in the future.

Mr Semken said rising petrol costs would increase demand for public transport, with each bus removing 41 vehicles off the roads

and improving road safety.

“We should be looking at an immediate extra six bus services in this shire a day.

It would bring more people into this region and improve business and education,” he said.

“It is our belief that the population in this area will grow.”

Mr McEwen said the cost of driving to Melbourne from Leongatha would increase from $50 now to up to $150 in the future due to rising oil prices.

The group’s website is: http://www.swgt.org.au.

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SWGT.GROUP

There’s a bear in there

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By Sarah Vella

A FULLY grown, grownn, stuffed and mounted brown bear is not what you would expect to find in a South Gippsland living room, but there is one in Ian and Richelle Hengstberger’s at Dumbalk.

The bear, affectionately dubbed Boris by Richelle, was taken in 2004 when Ian was on a three week long hunting trip in the Kamchatka region of Russia. The impressive bear, which is a 27-year-old, 600kg male, was then brought back to Australia in Ian’s luggage.

Upon his arrival back into Sydney, Ian was stopped by Customs so they could ensure the paperwork for the bear hide was in order.

Ian was then made to unwrap the hide from its package, which attracted a large number of spectators, all who were trying to catch a glimpse of, or to take photos of the unusual item.

However, after the commotion had died down, Customs realised Ian did indeed have all of the necessary documents and was allowed to pass through with his bear without any more trouble.

Once the bear was safely

Ibex: Ian Hengstberger with his wife Imposing ornament: with its massive claws and sharp teeth, Ian Hengstberger’s Richelle’s favourite trophy, the MonRussian brown bear makes for an impressive addition to the family home. golian Ibex. through the airport, it was sent to Queensland to be professionally stuffed and mounted.

It then had to be trucked to Leongatha and put on the back of the Hengstbergers’ Land Cruiser for the final leg of its journey.

Due to its size, getting the animal inside the family home proved to be another challenge

for Ian. A sliding door needed to be removed so the bear could be wheeled in.

It was such a spectacle that nearly 40 friends and family turned out to watch the bear arrive at its new home and then to celebrate once the bear was safely inside.

Russia, where Ian’s bear originated, has the world’s larg-

est population of brown bears.

Hunting has been used in this area as a successful means of managing the number of brown bears for many years.

The hunting trip required Ian to spend three weeks in the Russian countryside, which he describes as birch forests surrounded by breathtaking snowcovered mountains.

Ian travelled by snowmobile and cross country skis, giving him a chance to “see the country for its true self”.

While on the fully guided hunt, it wasn’t unusual to see up to 15 bears in one day.

Ian’s hunting trips have taken him to many different places, including Mongolia, New Zealand as well as all

around Australia, including the local area.

Being involved in hunting has also meant that Ian has been lucky enough to meet some amazing people. He spent three weeks with Mongolian nomads, whom he says live such simple lives but are still so happy and accommodating.

He also recalls when staying in Russia, there were more than 300 hunters staying in the same hotel. He says it was an amazing experience being able to swap stories with people from all over the world.

Ian’s most recent overseas hunting trip was to Alaska in October last year. Ian’s 14-year-old son Charlie was lucky enough to join his dad on this trip, after another member of the hunting party fell ill at the last minute.

Charlie got to experience the extraordinary scenery of Alaska firsthand, where it was not uncommon to see bears and moose on a daily basis.

It was also a very successful fishing expedition for the Hengstbergers, with Charlie bagging lots of trout, salmon, pike and char.

In the future, Ian would like to travel to Montana, or British Columbia to continue his hunting success.

Tasmania welcomes kayakers BRAVEHEARTS’ paddlers have raced against time, storms and mountainous seas in the final stretch of their epic journey in kayaks across the Bass Strait.

After being followed by pods of dolphins, supported by local yachts and experiencing breathtakingly beautiful ocean skies, the men finished their passion-driven journey on Friday, where they were welcomed by family, friends and proud Bravehearts ambassadors.

Adventurer Brian Freeman said the Bass Strait paddle team achieved lots after enduring wild seas and challenging weather patterns.

“We have tackled our biggest paddle to date yesterday after paddling for a relentless day with four metre swells

and storms,” he said, via radio.

“After a long paddle in some difficult conditions, we arrived in a protected cove for the night and sat aboard the Nooramunga support boat eating hot soup. The boys were very tired but quietly proud of their efforts.

“You can never be certain of blue skies when taking on week-long paddles. It just can’t be predicted, but powering on through treacherous weather conditions makes the paddle for this great charity all the more worthwhile.”

Bravehearts founder and executive director Hetty Johnston is proud of the team and the awareness they are creating for the organisation.

“My own husband, Ian is one of this incredibly brave team. It’s not just the paddlers who need a thank you, but also the wives and families of these

guys,” he said.

“I’m so incredibly proud of every one of them for placing themselves in such danger for the kids who need us so much.

“They have done such an incredible job in dangerous conditions and of course I’m worried about Ian, but he and the team are doing it for the many children who must be protected from sexual assault. They need our support.”

The party left Port Welshpool on March 15.

I have been fortunate to have been involved in many adventures over the years and although this is far from over we should all be proud of the efforts of the paddlers to date, and in particular the long hard paddle completed today.

TAFE jobs safe, say chiefs

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland TAFE campuses have escaped job losses despite funding cuts imposed by the State Government during 2011.

GippsTAFE’s Leongatha campus and Chisholm’s Bass Coast campus remained unaffected.

Leongatha manager Stuart Cooper said: “At this stage of the year, there have not been any ‘job losses’ at GippsTAFE’s Leongatha Campus due to the introduction of the ‘skills reform’.

“A number of cuts to funding in 2011 impacted more severely on those TAFEs with revenue over $100 million per annum.

There are approximately

eight TAFEs in that category, and they are all metropolitan-based.

“Whilst the funding cuts have had some impact at GippsTAFE, they have been absorbed through various efficiencies.”

CEO of Chisholm Institute Maria Peters said Chisholm Institute did not lose any jobs at the Bass Coast campus.

“In fact our campus continued to sustain growth even during the funding cuts,” she said.

“We are continually reenforcing our strong partnerships with industry and our community, developing highly trained and skilled workers so they are job ready and a valuable asset to their employer.”

Higher Education and Skills Minister Peter Hall

accused the Australian Education Union of making misleading claims during a series of rallies targeting rural and regional TAFEs. Mr Hall said the union’s statement that 300 TAFE jobs had been lost as a result of changes recommended by the Essential Services Commission were unsubstantiated and lacked any credibility.

“The Australian Education Union’s claims are completely false and have the potential to do enormous harm to the reputation of Victoria’s outstanding vocational education and training system,” Mr Hall said.

“To say that 300 jobs have been lost as a result of the government’s changes is untrue.

“Victorian Government funding in the training sec-

tor has increased from $800 million in 2008 to $1.2 billion in the 2011 and we expect this to increase to $1.3 billion this year.”

Mr Hall said training participation and provision in Victoria had increased significantly in the past four years as a result of the move to a demand-driven system, where students and industry are able to access the training they need supported by State Government funding.

Mr Cooper said many of the metropolitan and regional TAFEs that rely on international students had experienced falling enrolments due to the high Australian dollar and other factors.

“GippsTAFE is not reliant on the inbound international student market,” he said.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 5

Count us out of gas

By Jane Ross

BASS Coast councillors are unanimous in wanting to exempt the shire from coal seam gas exploration and mining.

A packed public gallery applauded a motion to that effect at last week’s council meeting.

But will it work?

Cr Phil Wright admitted to “extreme apprehension”.

“The State Government has a lust for export earnings,” he said.

Bass MLA Ken Smith supports the exemption move, but admitted yesterday morning he didn’t know what its chances were.

“If we don’t say anything, we don’t get anywhere,” he said.

He said Bass Coast didn’t want coal seam gas mining, nor was it needed.

“We have hundreds of years’ supply of brown coal in Gippsland and we should be using that. So much is happening in terms of clean technology,” he said. On Wednesday evening, councillors voted to ask the State Minister for Energy and Resources Michael O’Brien to exempt land in Bass Coast from “both coal and unconventional gas exploration or mining licences”.

They also agreed to commit to advocating against the expansion

of coal seam gas exploration in the shire.

One way of doing this will be to lodge a submission responding to Leichhardt Resource’s application for an exploration licence on land between Wonthaggi and Walkerville.

The application is before the State Department of Primary Industries. Other than speaking out and applying for an exemption, council has no control over the licence.

South Gippsland Shire’s Cr Kieran Kennedy sat in the gallery, listening with interest. He has a notice of motion before his council’s March 28 meeting, seeking protection from the State and Federal governments for the area’s agriculture and tourism.

Debating the Bass Coast motions, Cr John Duscher said, “There is a real threat of serious and irreversible environmental damage. We need to act swiftly. I believe we have a solid case. The challenge is we need to protect the place now.

“The coal seam gas option may not happen now, but in the future it could be revisited. I’m confident we can advocate strongly enough – we have the support of the community.”

Cr Gareth Barlow said he was “quite certain” that a quick vox pop of Bass Coast and Victoria would result in an “overwhelming no” to coal

seam gas exploration or extraction.

“This is a situation with which we’re scarily familiar,” he added, referring to the desalination plant at Wonthaggi, “we are not the authority.

“The community doesn’t want to see coal seam gas. We have so much of our shire and South Gippsland already under exploration licences.

“We need to keep telling the government not to grant exploration licences.

“I think the community is up for the fight.”

Cr Jane Daly thanked Cr Kennedy for attending, saying it was “fabulous to have South Gippsland Council with us”.

“With the councils combined we have a good voice.”

Cr Peter Paul cautioned that the critical thing was to lodge an evidence-based submission to government.

“There is not a lot of goodness coming out of coal seam gas. We do have enormous goodness coming out of our environment.”

Cr Ross Smith was circumspect too.

“Coal seam gas or shale gas in the United States has been going on for 40 years. It’s very profitable. We need to proceed with caution to make sure arguments are foolproof.”

Street scheme not wanted

By Jane Ross IF the turn out to last Wednesday evening’s Bass Coast Shire Council meeting is any guide, the people of Surf Parade, Inverloch don’t want a special charge scheme.

But councillors decided the formal process should begin so that residents could make submissions.

But the vote wasn’t unanimous.

Cr Phil Wright said the council can’t afford special charge schemes.

“I’m philosophically opposed to these

schemes. It brings up rates and prevents expenditure on coastlines, instead building a fancy road here or a fancy road there,” he said.

“I’ll never vote for a special charge scheme.”

Cr Jane Daly said she was opposed to them too.

The scheme is in two parts, one costing $461,942, the other $170,261. Council will contribute to both. Between them, the schemes will provide road and drainage construction for Surf Parade and Ramsey Boulevard.

Cr Gareth Barlow said he was fairly confident affected residents would say “no way” to the plan.

“The only way we’ll know for certain is to proceed with the process,” he said.

“I’d encourage all interested to make a submission to council.

You don’t need to be a Rhodes Scholar. There will be an opportunity to speak to the submissions and I encourage the community to do that. It may seem scary but it’s not.”

Cr Peter Paul said all special charge schemes needed to be treated with the same process, but Cr John Duscher described them as “not a pretty thing”.

Cr Barlow moved a recommendation to declare the scheme. Cr Ross Smith, who repre-

sents the Inverloch area, seconded it.

“At first blush I’d be opposing it,” he said.

“But we have to go through the process in order to get the scheme to the process area to get the thing off the ground and get everybody to make a submission and have their voice heard.”

Councillors agreed to nominate a committee of three to consider submissions.

A result will be known by June.

Cr Smith said later that submissions had to be in by 5pm on April 27. He pointed out that no one would have to pay anything unless the scheme went ahead.

Standing room only: the Bass Coast Shire Council gallery was packed, drawn by discussions about coal seam gas exploration.

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Wonthaggi HPV powers on THE Wonthaggi Human Powered Vehicle Grand Prix and Pushcart race ran smoothly over the weekend, with rain clearing just in time for the 24hour race.

And they’re off: entrants in the Wonthaggi Human Powered Vehicle Grand Prix and Pushcart race take off in the first lap of the track last Saturday.

With 90 vehicles entered, 88 took to the track at midday on Saturday.

The overall winner of the race was Tru Blue, a community team from the Mornington Peninsula.

Tru Blu completed 658 laps of the racetrack, covering 921 kilometres.

The team also set the fastest lap time of 1.50.09 for the day, which averaged about 45km/h.

Their average over the 24-hour race was 38km/h, including pit stops.

Race secretary Ewan Cole said the recreation reserve was full of people and everyone had a great time.

“It was the best race we’ve had for five years,” he said.

“Everyone enjoyed themselves and there were only a few minor cuts and scratches, but no serious injuries.”

The Phillip Island Auto Racing Club and Victorian CAMS Scrutineers sent two teams of officials for the race.

Mr Cole thanked all the volunteers who manned the corners and helped out in other ways, as well as a number of groups who

Spectators at the HPV: Peter and Margaret Eskildsen from the Wonthaggi Croquet Club took the day off competing to come down to cheer on the drivers.

Neck and neck: some vehicles kept close together during the race, racing side-by-side trying to get ahead of one another. helped out at the event, including Wonthaggi SES, Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club, Wonthaggi District Netball Club, Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club, The Wonthaggi

Club, SP-AusNet, Bass Coast Shire Council, Wonthaggi Secondary College, Rotary Club of Inverloch and the Wonthaggi Citizens Band.

Near miss: this HPV rider came close to a serious collision with other riders after tipping sideways on the track, however race officials quickly helped her up and out of the way.

Go Ronald: back, Thomas Park, Elizabeth Wallace, Mikhalie Lethbort, Jillianne Wallace, and front, Jessica Park and Sybil Purtle from Wonthaggi cheered on their uncle Ronald Purtle, who was driving the Phantom. He was part of the outright winning team in 2011.

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Crash on the track: things went a little topsy turvy for the driver of this HPV when it rolled over after taking one of the corners too tightly. Fortunately, their teammates were close by and quickly got it upright and going again.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 7

Turbine blade hangs limp

By Jane Ross

Oops: a blade broke on one of the Wonthaggi Wind Farm turbines, later scattering debris up to 800m away.

LAST Wednesday, Ken Townsend was sitting in the nursery he and his wife Lois run in West Area Road, Wonthaggi.

He was waiting for the rain to stop so that he could get on with his work.

“I heard bang, bang, bang! I thought it was thunder, but it wasn’t.”

He looked up and saw one of the blades on one of six nearby wind farm turbines had come off.

“The banging was the tip (of the blade) against the column.”

The wind farm is very close to the Townsends’ property. Mr Townsend said he was sceptical about reports that the blade was struck by lightning.

Fortunately for the Townsends, the damaged turbine was “way over” from

their house.

Had it been the turbine closest to their home, Mr Townsend said the broken blade would have dangled over a walkway to nearby Baxter’s Beach.

He said workmen cut off the hanging blade on Sunday. Friday’s wild weather had scattered pieces of fibreglass 800m from where the blade came off.

Andrew and Marion Chapman of Inverloch have followed the wind farm’s history since before its construction in 2005-06.

They said the blade broke up in mild weather and the turbine was stopped, but the other five continued to operate.

In their view, all the turbines should have been shut down for a safety audit.

Neil Rankine of Groundswell Bass Coast, said the incident needed some perspective, pointing out that coal-fired steam turbines can fail too.

New ideas for older folk great, but must happen

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has unveiled a new plan to improve the quality of life for senior residents.

Councillors were last week briefed about the $100,000 Active Ageing Plan 2012-2016 and Improving Liveability for Older People (ILOP) project.

But one critic, Dr Neil Shaw, wondered whether the projects would eventuate, telling council

similar strategies had been undertaken before with no results to show.

The plan specifies ways of keeping older people in their homes for longer to reduce the costs of aged care in hostels. Project officer Tania Ryan said an ageing population would put more pressure on council resources.

Among the ideas were supporting services that encouraged health and independence, providing volunteering and social opportunities, and teaching older people how to use

technology.

Project officer Jeanette Draper said council needed such a plan as by 2026, 39 per cent of South Gippsland’s residents would be aged 60 and over, compared with the national average of 26.3 per cent.

Dr Shaw urged council to ensure the projects result in benefits and was sceptical of the ILOP plan, suggesting “social morning walks” be held on the Great Southern Rail Trail.

“I feel that things are not going in the direction that I believe they should or

could,” he said.

The Sandy Point man said a review of previous plans showed that 15 items were listed as “not started” or “will be considered” due to insufficient money or staff.

“Plans should not be so ambitious and should instead have goals that are achievable within the existing budget and resource constraints. A plan that is too ambitious puts pressure on the council and CEO to find more money, staff and other resources. Not achieving many objectives is not good

management,” Dr Shaw said.

In regards to the ILOP program, Dr Shaw suggested council call for project ideas from the community and allocate grants of $10,000 each to the best options.

“You will get big bang for your buck and it’s not distributed through recurrent funding in envelopes inside council,” he said.

Council’s director of community services Jan Martin said council already engaged the community in relation to such matters, saying 247 people responded

to a council survey.

“We have used their ideas and developed the project

plan, which will assist in achieving the objectives,” she said.

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Centennial Centre officially open

By Simone Short THE Wonthaggi Centennial Centre officially welcomed locals and visitors alike when the new facility was formally opened last Friday.

More than 80 people attended the event, including a number of special guests.

Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Veronica Dowman said the afternoon was a wonderful celebration.

“We were honoured to have special guests attending the event, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP and Ms Sharon Dyt, Regional Manager of the

Department of Planning and Community Development,” she said.

“The Wonthaggi Centennial Centre is a wonderful asset for the community and the official launch was a chance to acknowledge everyone who has been involved in the project.”

Mr Snowdon said he was delighted to return to Wonthaggi, which he described as a “wonderful part of the world”.

The minister congratulated the council, Rotary Club of Wonthaggi and the community for working together on the project.

“I understand how important small communities in regional Australia are; people in the big cities don’t know what

they’re missing out on, which is good because we don’t want them all here at once!” he laughed.

“This is a fantastic facility in the community, built by the community, for the community.”

Mr Snowdon said the centre was a significant investment for the Federal Government, as it would increase employment opportunities, develop skills and bring economic benefits into the community.

Rotary club president Neville Goodwin unveiled the plaque and said the centre was a “dream and vision” the Rotary club have had for a long time.

“It is with great pride I stand in front of you today at this magnificent information centre,” he said.

Cr John Duscher, also a Rotary member, said it was gratifying to see the project finally completed.

“This journey has not been an easy one; it has taken a long term commit-

Team work at the Wonthaggi Centennial Centre: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, Minister for Indigenous Health and Veterans Affairs Warren Snowdon MP, Wonthaggi Information Centre volunteer Jill Muir, acting tourism manager Teresa Mahood and Bass Coast Shire Council visitor service team leader Janette Little. ment by the council, but patience won through in the end,” he said.

“At times, I had very serious doubts about whether we’d get this project up and running. I am very proud and satisfied with what has been achieved.”

Cr Duscher congratu-

lated everyone for their co-operation on the project, namely the community who helped Rotary raise $30,000 towards the centre.

“This building is an important link to our heritage and will really add value to our community. It is also a wonderful space

for our dedicated volunteers and staff to work from,” he said.

“We really appreciate the work that the team does. It is not just about providing information.

This is the first contact visitors make with the area and it sets the tone for the visit.”

The $1.5 million centennial centre was jointly funded by the Federal Government Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program, State Government Sustainable Small Towns Development Fund, Wonthaggi Rotary and Bass Coast Shire Council.

POLICE BRIEFS Guns, ammo stolen GUNS and ammunition were taken from a Wonthaggi house over the weekend.

The burglary occurred between 11.30pm Saturday and 9am Sunday in Outlook Drive.

Offenders entered a shed through an unlocked door and have then forced open a locked firearms cabinet. Two firearms were stolen.

Another cabinet was also broken into and ammunition was taken. The offenders also rifled through two unlocked vehicles inside the shed and stole a wallet.

Thieves take boat A BOAT was stolen from a property at Rhyll recently.

The theft occurred between Saturday, March 3 and Saturday March 17, in Beach Road.

Offenders forced open the door to an outhouse on the property and stole a canoe and boating equipment.

Lock cars A THEFT was reported overnight Thursday, in Ve-

nus Street, Inverloch.

last Wednesday.

leave a licensed premises.

The offender stole cash from an unlocked Holden ute parked in the street.

The theft occurred overnight on the Bass Highway.

Congratulations

Skyline stolen

LEONGATHA Police want to congratulate the participants of debutante balls over the past week.

Theft spree A CAR and other goods were stolen during a burglary spree at Inverloch and Tarwin Lower overnight on Thursday.

The offender stole a Volvo station wagon from Freda Street, Inverloch and used the vehicle to commit burglaries in Williams Street, at the BP Service Station, an apartment on St Kilda Street, where alcohol was stolen, and at the medical centre in Reilly Street, where cash was stolen.

The thefts continued. At a house on Charwood Court, Inverloch, a remote control for a garage door was stolen. Foodworks at Tarwin Lower was broken into but nothing was stolen.

The Volvo was recovered in Jupiter Boulevard, Venus Bay on Friday.

The offender was disturbed in Freda Street by a neighbour and is described as a male in his mid 40s, wearing black clothing.

In hot water A HOT water service was stolen from a house under construction at Dalyston

A NISSAN Skyline was stolen from a shed on the property overnight on Tuesday, March 20, on Loch Wonthaggi Road, Ryanston.

The offender then attempted to break in to the BP service station, on William Street in Inverloch by smashing the front door. The vehicle was recovered at 5.20pm on March 21, from Stone Road.

Lost frame A WALKING frame/chair has been found and handed in to the Leongatha Police Station.

If you think that it might be yours, please contact the Leongatha Police Station on 5662 2285.

Crackdown LEONGATHA Police have cracked down on anti-social behaviour on the street, with six infringement notices handed out on Saturday night.

Offences included underage drinking, possession of alcohol in a public place, and refusing to

All have been very well behaved and mature. Police also want to commend the adults running and supervising the after parties, who are doing a great job.

Lightning sparks grass

A LIGHTNING strike caused a small grass fire in Foster North on Friday evening.

It was attended by three CFA trucks, however was brought under control quickly and no damage or injuries were reported.

Child porn

MEMBERSs of the Morwell Sexual Offences and Child Investigation Team are still waiting for computers and hard drives seized from a house in Leongatha several weeks ago to be analysed.

Once the contents of the computers have been analysed, police will then decide whether to lay charges.

Bass Coast Council briefs THERE was standing room only during the early part of the Bass Coast Shire Council meeting last Wednesday evening. The

Calling windsurfers INVERLOCH Police are seeking the owner of a windsurfing board found recently.

The board is available for collection from the station in Bayview Avenue upon identification.

crowd was drawn by two issues – coal seam gas and a special charge scheme for Surf Parade, Inverloch.

Both items were brought forward for discussion so the visitors didn’t have to stay too long. Nevertheless, there were more than 30 queries from the gallery during community question time and that’s always the first item on the agenda. It took nearly an hour to get through. **** THE only park in North Wonthaggi with children’s

play equipment needs a rotunda and barbecue. Fiftyfour people who live in Sussex Court and Oxford Way, have petitioned council asking for consideration to be given to providing the facilities. Residents say they use the park for birthday and Christmas parties, football days, Friday night sausage sizzles and Australia Day celebrations.

They have to cart their own barbecues, shelter and seating and believe a rotunda and barbecue would encourage neighbourhood

families to socialise. **** WONTHAGGI’S industrial estate will expand.

Councillors have approved a development plan for land in Kevin Street that will facilitate the growth.

Cr John Duscher described it as “part of the jigsaw”. He said there was a definite need for more industrial land and the move was consistent with the Wonthaggi north/east growth area.

“We need to encourage this use of land to provide

employment opportunities.”

Cr Gareth Barlow said it was exciting to see growth in Wonthaggi that would “deliver business and employ people”. **** THE Inverloch Jazz Festival, a plaque recognising council’s support of indigenous issues and a good solution thought out by the director of community and economic development Steve Piasente were all noted during acknowledgements.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 9

Out in force: more than 100 Korumburra residents came to hear what South Gippsland Shire Council had to say about the future of their town.

Korumburra probes council

By Jacob de Kunder SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council staff were grilled about the development future in Korumburra at a public meeting on Tuesday night.

The future of the former Shire of Korumburra offices, which now house the town’s library, art gallery and community groups, was a hot topic.

Council has been approached to sell the land to a developer – possibly for a supermarket – and the complex is now in the process of being rezoned.

A team of council staff including directors Jan Martin, Phil Stone, CEO Tim Tamlin and mayor Cr Warren Raabe faced up to more than 100 residents and their questions.

“It’s very early days still,” Cr Raabe said.

“There has been no decision on the future of this building as of

yet but it is obvious that the town needs a new community facility.”

Currently council’s planning activity in the town includes the Korumburra Structure Planning Amendment (C70), Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan, the Library Re-Zoning (C71) and the Korumburra Central project.

The council team faced questions regarding the rezoning of the library site on the corner of King and Commercial streets, where a children’s or community hub could be placed and the future of the saleyards site.

In regards to the rezoning, Cr Raabe explained that under direction of an expert planning panel, council had been advised that the library area is in the town’s CBD and should be used for commercial use.

“Some rezoning can take up to two years to be passed so we’re just getting that out of the way

first,” he said.

“If we decide to sell this building (library complex), that will be just one more step that we won’t for. have to wait for “It does not change the use of the building at all.”

The community was openly vocal about its feelings for developer, the Rossi Group, which has made an offer to buy the library complex from council.

The Rossi Group already owns several developments, in the town including the old saleyards site.

One thing was unanimous between everyone at the meeting: another mess like the saleyards had to be avoided at all costs.

A comment from the floor, “We can’t have a mess like the saleyards in the main street of our town. It’s bad enough having it at the entrance,” got a round of applause for the community.

Council staff said that if the

library land was sold to a private developer like the Rossi Group, the contract should include clauses to ensure a repeat of the saleyards debacle did not occur occur.

Cr Raabe made it clear that if council decided to sell the land, it would be open to an expression of interest.

Council is yet to decide where a community hub will be built and several suggestions by the public will be taken into account when making the decision.

Council is yet to decide also whether it would be best to have a community hub that included childcare or have a separate children’s services integrated hub at a separate location.

Council will consider all suggestions made at the meeting.

Planning amendment C71 (library re-zoning) can be viewed at the Korumburra library or council offices in Leongatha.

Heated discussion: South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Warren Raabe hears more of Korumburra Business Association president David Amor’s concerns after the meeting.

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A 60th birthday present addressed to Sandra has been found in a letter box on Horn Street, Leongatha. The present has unfortunately been placed at the wrong address. If you put the present meant for Sandra in the box, please contact Di Farrell on 0402 255 120.

JUMBUNNA holds its monthly market on the first Sunday of the month, in the hall on Cruickshank Road. There is a variety of stalls, predominantly purveying homemade and home grown goods. The market starts at 9am, and light refreshments are available. They are always looking for more stall holders, contact Dawn on 5657 3253 or Brian on 5657 3261 for more information.

THE Bass Group CWA is holding its 58th Exhibition of Arts, Crafts and Home Industries at the Corinella Public Hall on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1, open from 10am to 4pm on both days.

Items on display include knitting and crochet, craft and hobby work, paper craft, needlework, embroidery, dressmaking, preserves, cooking, photography, plants, flower arrangements and lots more.

There are also raffles, a trading table and craft demonstrations.

High Tea and lunch is available to purchase on site, with delicious treats including pinwheels, crepes, slices, spicy horns and decadent chocolate.

THE deadline for entries in the KB Carpet Court Storybook Challenge has been extended until Friday, May 4, giving students in grades one to four at eligible Leongatha schools one last chance to win big prizes.

The Carpet Court Storybook Challenge gives students from eligible primary schools in the Leongatha area the chance to win $1000 in books and colourful reading mats for their classrooms as well as individual book prizes. Entrants must describe what they love most about their local community and provide an illustration.

Entry forms are available at KB Carpet Court, local participating primary schools, w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / CarpetCourt or email

storybook@carpetcourt. com.au.

CARPET Court stores are giving people the chance to donate any new or pre-loved books to be redistributed to children in the local community by the Lions Club.

Any book donation is greatly appreciated, however books suitable for primary school aged children are needed the most. Gather up your new and pre-loved books and drop your books into the special book collection bins in KB Carpet Court, Leongatha.

ARE you interested in becoming a Foster Carer?

GippsCare is looking for people in the community to provide a home for a child in need. GippsCare

provides free training to prospective carers, and 24 hour support. For more information please call Michelle Mason at GippsCare on 5662 4502.

CFA and Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (MFB) members are joining forces to help raise funds for The Royal Children’s Hospital 2012 Good Friday Appeal.

The two services will see up to 100 fire-fighters from across Victoria take part in a 24 hour MFB/ CFA City of Melbourne Relay, in conjunction with the Uncle Bobs Club – one of the major volunteer fundraising groups supporting the Good Friday Appeal. The relay begins at 9am on Thursday, April 5, and finishes

Dumbalk market success

Palm Sunday walk coming

THE Dumbalk and District Progress Association’s 10th Annual Village Market was held on Saturday.

Saturday

THE Combined Churches of Leongatha are coming together to conduct a Palm Sunday Walk of Witness this Sunday, April 1.

All profits went toward the association.

Most of the 30 plus stallholders set up inside the hall.

There was a great range of products for sale ranging from art work, hand crafted cards, books, home grown produce, potatoes, olives, jams, honey, plants and clothing.

There was also knitting, crochet, old wares, toys and tools.

Three Relay for Life stalls sold goods to raise money for the relay to be held at Dumbalk on April 21 and 22 The winners of the competition were: Elaine Opray (first prize), Gary Beard (second prize), Jan Roberts (third prize), Mark Cantwell (fourth prize) and Dot Faroe (fifth prize).

A big thanks is extended to Great Southern Outdoors, Leongatha for donations.

Thanks also to the Dumbalk Hall Committee who allowed the Progress Association to use the hall.

Busy place: stallholders filled the Dumbalk Hall on Saturday.

Anyone is welcome to join the walk starting at 12.30pm to the Leongatha Memorial Hall. The four start locations are the Leongatha Recreation Reserve, St Laurence O’Toole Church, corner of Johnson and McCartin Streets and corner Shingler Street and South Gippsland Highway.

New chief for Leongatha Probus THE Dakers Centre in Leongatha was a hive of music, food and fellowship when the Probus Club of Leongatha marked its annual general meeting.

The club has been going for 22 years.

Cynthia Bellingham handed the chain of office to new president Ern Morris.

Following a regular monthly meeting, the annual reports and elections which saw about half the committee retiring, the Mirboo North Singers provided entertainment.

Members enjoy a variety of activities including guest

speakers, a friendship day with other district Probus clubs, tours and outings and dining out.

There’s a computer group, book, DVD and VCR exchange and knit ’n natter gatherings where woollen wraps are knitted for distribution to various Australian and overseas charities. Donations of wool are welcome. Please contact Cynthia Bellingham if you can help.

Visitors and new members are welcome to join Leongatha Probus which meets on the third Monday of each month.

• More photos in next week’s Star.

The activity was followed by fellowship and mutual support over lunch at the Manna Gum Restaurant.

The carers were all members of Headway Gippsland’s carer support groups and they were welcoming the newly appointed carer facilitator, Joanne David.

CONGRATULATIONS to Nicole Hayward who graduated from Monash University, Gippsland on Saturday (March 24) with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education.

Nicole, formerly of Koonwarra, now lives in Wodonga and teaches a Grade 2/3 class at Osbornes Flat Primary School. Nicole’s family and friends are proud of her achievements and wish her all the best in the future.

CONGRATULATIONS to former Leongatha resident Samantha Wilson, who competed in the Melbourne Ironman on Sunday, March 25.

Samantha placed sixth in the female 24-29 age group, after completing

a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride and a 42km run in 10 hours and 38 minutes.

Samantha’s family is proud of her achievement.

MEENIYAN and District RSL Sub-Branch hold their general meetings at 1.30pm on the last Tuesday of every second month. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 27.

The remaining 2012 meetings will be held on May 29, July 31, September 25 and November 27.

New members are most welcome, with subscriptions starting from $5.

All enquiries to Heather Scott, president, on 5662 2175 or Mark Coulter, secretary, on 5662 3841, or Tarnya Wilson, treasurer, on 5664 7473.

All off: Margaret Keys raised $840 for the Leukaemia Foundation by allowing her head to be shaved to a number one at the Meeniyan Hotel recently. She has so far raised $2210.10, doubling her goal of $1000. Brianna Savage coloured and shaved hair on the night, with several people having a bright green shamrock on their hair.

Loch set for junior brigade LOCH Fire Brigade is now set with juniors after kicking off on Thursday nights.

Handing over: immediate past Leongatha Probus president Cynthia Bellingham and incoming head Ern Morris.

Carers take a break CARERS travelled from San Remo, Inverloch, Poowong and the Latrobe Valley recently to enjoy a walk along the wetlands in Inverloch.

at 9am on Friday, April 6 (Good Friday).

Joanne is employed by Headway Gippsland Inc. on a part time basis under the sponsorship of the Bendigo Community Bank.

Carers welcome the appointment of Joanne and are looking forward to an interesting year ahead.

Headway Gippsland has been supporting carers of people with an acquired brain injury for more than 25 years.

New carers will be made very Fresh face: Joanne David welcome and Joanne can be contact- is the new carer facilitator at ed on 5127 7166.

Headway Gippsland.

The Loch and District Junior Fire Brigade is a program set up for kids aged between 11 and 16 and offers many activities for the kids, including basic fire-fighting skills, community activities, fundraisers, camps and excursions.

Social activities such as movie nights, ten pin bowling and joint junior/senior nights and much more are also on the agenda.

The Loch and District Junior Fire Brigade is a

free program, except for the odd excursion or trip, with a lot of the funding coming from the State Government in conjunction with the CFA. The junior brigade is open to kids who live around Loch, Nyora, Korumburra, Lang Lang and Grantville, and meets every Thursday night between 7.30pm and 9pm, with the exception of school holidays.

For more information about joining the Loch and District Junior Fire Brigade please contact 0429 421 126 or email fbloch@cfa.vic.gov.au.

Starting young: new junior Mark sets a fire hydrant on his second night at juniors.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 11

Panel must investigate: Murphy

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s new rural strategy should be scrutinised by an independent planning panel, according to an opponent.

Philip Murphy of Leongatha said his long ranging campaign against the strategy was not over and he said other objectors shared his feelings.

But it was too late for such a hearing, said South Gippsland Shire Council’s director of development services, Phil Stone. The South Gippsland Rural Land Use Strategy was recently approved by Victorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy and gazetted.

“We are going to keep lobbying and will keep fighting,” Mr Murphy said.

“We have been beaten in every battle that we have fought in but we are not beaten yet.”

Mr Murphy wants a panel to either look at rural development policy in South Gippsland Shire or the broader Farm Zone rules that apply across Victoria.

He wants the panel to hear from landholders affected by the rules, saying council only gave him seven minutes to share his case.

“I call on the shire and government to hold a panel hearing or inquiry into the Farm Zone fiasco so that our side of this argument can be presented once and for all,” Mr Murphy said.

“The inquiry should be taken a step further and look at the planning delays and red tape stopping progress in South Gippsland.”

Mr Stone said any notion of a panel hearing was “off the table”.

“Because of the history behind it all and the consultation that we had done, we did not think there was a need for a planning panel,” he said.

“The strategy had been out since August so there is no need for further consultation.”

Mr Stone said the strategy provided a balance between preserving agriculture and allowing lifestyle properties.

“We have had to try and protect agricultural land as well as provide opportunities for lifestyle people,” he said.

“Of lots under 10 acres, there are more than 2000 of them throughout the shire which means we will get in the vicinity of an extra 2000 dwellings on rural land, but that is only 0.7 per cent

of the land mass in South Gippsland.”

Mr Murphy described the strategy as a “dog’s breakfast”.

“It is a long winded document that’s designed to be deliberately confusing,” he said.

“The fact that it’s taken the planners and politicians in Melbourne from August until March to decipher the strategy emphasises the confusion.”

Mr Murphy said the strategy was simply an “ideological battle”.

“The Labor Party hates the fact we never vote for them and the Liberal and National parties just take us for granted,” he said.

“We have safe Liberal and National party seats here and we get no representation.

“The reality is that we are not being represented here. There is disinter-

Foundation honours Stynes

By Sarah Vella THE late Jim Stynes was honoured at a meeting in Mirboo North last Wednesday.

Executive officer of the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation, Derrick Ehmke, described him as an inspiration, when the foundation met.

The meeting began with a minute’s silence for the expert philanthropist and former Melbourne Football Club stalwart, who passed away earlier in the week.

Guest speaker, Noel Trengove, former CEO of The Ballarat Foundation, spoke about what had been done at Ballarat during his five years with the foundation, and hoped to provide the Mirboo North members with some thought provoking ideas for the future of their foundation.

“A community foundation is about more than just money,” Mr Trengove explained.

“It is about attracting funds and investing those funds appropriately. It is about assessing community needs and using the endowment to provide grants. It is about demonstrating philanthropic accountability.

“Until you put back in to the community, the

community may not see the need to support your foundation.”

Mr Trengove explained that engaging the community in raising funds, and then distributing and allocating grants was important to the success of a community foundation.

“Developing community relationships is very important,” he said.

Mr Ehmke was pleased with the way the meeting went.

“The meeting went very well. The turnout was great and Mr Trengove was a very engaging speaker. It gave us food for thought for the future and has helped to steer us in a good direction,” he said.

“We are the only community foundation apart from Bass Coast within the Gippsland region. It would be good if we could now provide inspiration for future foundations.”

The Mirboo North and District Community Foundation gave out 11 grants in 2010, its inaugural year of operation. In 2011, 12 grants were distributed among the community.

Two of the grant recipients gave a small speech at the meeting, explaining how the grants had helped them. A representative from the Dumbalk and District Progress Association talked about their grant, for the purchase and installation of a commu-

nity visual and audio system to help the community to run training and other events.

The Mirboo North RSL received a grant to help maintain and preserve their memorabilia in the Mirboo North Hall. A member of the RSL was at the meeting to discuss what the grant had helped them to achieve.

Ready to learn: executive officer of the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation Derrick Ehmke with Noel Trengove, guest speaker at the meeting on Wednesday night.

Business Can men bustling build it? Yes! THE Leongatha Men’s Shed could have a permanent home.

The shed committee will talk with South Gippsland Shire Council about building on land adjoining the Great Southern Rail Trail in Greenwood Parade.

The shed’s Rolf Taylor addressed council last week, seeking council’s support in rezoning the site to allow the shed to be built.

He said the site was close to the central business district and provided for adequate parking. The committee would be able to obtain a lease from VicTrack for 21 years at about $200-$300 a year.

An adjoining shed is proposed and could be used for another group.

In the meantime, the group will meet at Lyric Theatre, with the next meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2pm, nearly opposite Tilson Court.

Some of the men will start to make props for Lyric theatre, and some will just have a cuppa and chat. A barbecue will be held on Wednesday, April 11 at 12noon at McIndoe Park. Bring a chair.

WONTHAGGI thriving.

is

Anyone driving through the centre of town during the week can attest to that.

But the test will be in how local businesses face up to competition such as Bunnings.

The message from Westpac’s Bass Coast Economic Monitor is: businesses will have to work smarter.

The monitor has been released every quarter since construction began on the Wonthaggi desalination plant. December’s quarter indicated stronger performances because of seasonal factors. The outlook for the March quarter was positive too.

est from both these particular sides of politics that we have here.”

Mr Murphy said the “whole process has been stretched out over a very long period of time in order to weaken the resolve of the people whose lives it has damaged”.

“There has been minimal and ineffective consultation by the South Gippsland Shire Council and the State Government,” he said.

Mr Murphy said he supported the basic premise of the strategy to preserve land for agriculture.

“But wiping hundreds of millions of dollars off the value of our collective investment won’t achieve that premise,” he said.

“All it forces us to do is to have a short term vision for our land rather than a long term vision.”

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Not fete accompli

E D I T O R I A L

Site not suitable THE Leongatha fire brigade is a vital part of the local community.

Last Wednesday, Alan Steenholdt shared that sentiment when he urged South Gippsland Shire Council to not approve construction of a new fire station in Bair Street.

Speaking on behalf of the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr Steenholdt was joined by other concerned Leongatha people. Leongatha needs more retail space to enable the central business district to grow.

One does wonder, however, if the CFA was advised by council that it was unlikely to receive a permit before buying the site?

Now, after spending years and no doubt considerable money buying the land and undertaking planning, the CFA faces the likely prospect of starting again.

The former Shell service station in Hughes Street was mooted by several objectors as an appropriate alternative and at first glance, that seems the case, although the CFA was not willing to comment about the site when asked by this newspaper last week.

The site is not far from the CBD, has a good road frontage and could be on the heavy vehicle alternate route through Leongatha when that project eventuates.

The intersection with Roughead Street would need considerable improvement however, as sight distance there is poor for a fast moving car, yet alone a heavier, slower fire truck.

Council officers are suggesting an emergency service precinct be established in Leongatha, combining a range of emergency services on the one site, possibly including Ambulance Victoria and the State Emergency Service.

However, given the CFA submitted its application to council for the Bair Street site in December 2010, how long would it take to find another site when working with a further two agencies?

The CFA needs a standalone station, as soon as possible, and will no doubt in the future receive considerable interest from retailers looking to acquire the Bair Street land.

Letters guidelines

THE article, Not fete accompli, in Herald Sun March 18, 2012 related to the ‘enforcement of costly entertainment’ permits.

As a former Casey councillor and current active South Gippsland and City of Casey ratepayer, I raised a variety of questions, one in particular at the South Gippsland Shire Council presentation evening on Wednesday, March 21, expressing my views and concerns of the implementation and ramifications of this urgent controversial issue on the 79 Victorian municipal councils.

The specific matter was the Place of Public Entertainment Occupancy Permit (POPE).

These questions were as follows: 1(a) When was this council responsibility legislated in State Parliament, which date and year?

1(b) How does the legislation benefit the 79 Victorian local councils as the South Gippsland Shire Council (SGSC) and the Yarra City Council?

1(c) How does it advantage and disadvantage the local community members, the State School sector, relevant organisations and Victorian constituents? and 1(d) How does this council intend to fight for the peoples’ rights, remove this burdenous/ public entertainment permit allowing state schools i.e. Fitz-

roy North Primary School and Princes Hill Primary to hold fetes and entertainments without permits?

I am currently awaiting a written correspondence on these questions and the three other issues, shire council road funding, council waste contracts and Rural Land Use Strategy by post.

It has been stated that POPE, as instigated by the Victorian Ted Baillieu State Government has already affected cash-strapped community events with council fees of $1800 and less across all 79 municipal councils.

How could the Premier, Ted Baillieu and Minister for Local Government, Jeanette Powell MLA allow this atrocious and burdenous additional tax to be implemented and forced onto the people of Victoria?

The Herald Sun identifies two specific primary schools, those being Fitzroy North Primary School charged with $1500 for a school fete by the Yarra City Council and Princes Hill Primary School charged with $700 for the same entertainment and similar fund raising events?

This article states: “The Building Act requires community events held in a public venue that is greater than 500 square m to obtain a POPE, which was not widely known until the issue was raised with the Sunbury Football Club last year. Since the controversy, councils across Victoria have begun targeting all

types of public events, including fundraisers and gatherings.”

I find the POPE an additional revenue source for all dubious councils, placing an unnecessary financial burden on the already existing financial problems of current council organisations, sporting clubs and struggling charity organisations.

Interestingly, councils donate allocated funding to community and sporting organisations in their budgets and council allowances, and immediately take them back through POPE. Such hypocrisy!

I strongly encourage all community organisations across the State of Victoria to forward their views and concerns to the Premier Ted Baillieu on 9092 9772/9882 4088 and email: ted. baillieu@parliament.vic.gov. au and Minister for Local Government, Jeanette Powell MLA on 9637 8908/5831 6944 and email: jeanette.powell@parliament.vic.gov.au.

Others should contact Peter Ryan on 9651 1222/5144 1987 and email peter.ryan @parliament.vic.gov.au. Make these politicians responsible for their actions.

Do we really need local government and the financial troubles that go with it?

Paul Richardson, South Gippsland Community Watchdog, Korumburra.

Inlet risk

COUNCIL officers and some of our elected representatives might want to avoid getting involved in issues about coal and gas exploration, but they can’t ignore the outrageous proposal for bulk exports of coal through Corner Inlet.

Do they need to be reminded that Corner Inlet is one of the most beautiful and tranquil seascapes in Australia?

A feasibility study found that there would have to be a large amount of dredging in the inlet to accommodate bulk carriers; or alternatively a series of huge barges plying up and down the main channel would be needed to transfer cargoes to carriers parked outside the entrance.

Some locals believe this plan would still require constant dredging near the entrance, as sands would keep on shifting; huge costs for the taxpayer, potential environmental damage adjacent to the Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Apart from these issues, the businessmen’s claim that drying brown coal makes it “clean” is quite untrue.

It makes it slightly less polluting, about the same pollution emitted as from black coal.

This proposal should be opposed by South Gippsland Shire Council.

Wilma Western, Leongatha.

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Parking study to consider rail land THE former railway land in Leongatha could be used for car parking or as a transport hub.

The future of the land is being considered as part of the Leongatha Central Business District Parking Strategy by South Gippsland Shire Council.

Phil Stone, council’s director of development services, said the best uses of the land, owned by the State Government agency VicTrack, would “be considered at a high level”.

“The purpose of this project is to provide a sustainable solution to parking related issues in Leongatha CBD in the form of a parking strategy, and related documentation for a planning scheme amendment to allow for adequate parking for the growing township,” Mr Stone said.

The parking project will identify ways of addressing parking shortfalls and the provision of future car parking within the following scenarios: • Leongatha heavy vehicle bypass constructed (this may open up provision of angle parking on Bair Street); and • Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Bypass not constructed with parallel parking on Bair Street.

Council and Regional Development Victoria have jointly

supported the project in the order of $70,000 to the study.

Previous studies were: • Options for a truck bypass of the Commercial Centre of Leongatha (2002), and • Korumburra and Leongatha Traffic Study (2008).

“A letter containing a survey and an invitation to participate in workshops will be being sent out to all business owners and occupiers in the area,” Mr Stone said.

“Once surveys have been returned, a number of workshops are planned with the Leongatha business community to discuss possible solutions to parking issues in the central business district.

“Traffic surveys were conducted on March 15 which will provide valuable data to inform the study and the public workshops.

It is aimed to present the study to council prior to the council elections.”

The project reference group involves council staff, councillors, the Department of Planning and Community Development, VicRoads, Department of Transport, Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and LeongathaProgressAssociation,and VicTrack.

Partnerships, working together as a collective to make things work.

Leanda Taylor, Mirboo North

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The people who make up the community, and their willingness to help others within it.

Janine Alexander, Mirboo North

When people are engaged with each other and see themselves not just as an individual, but as part of something bigger.

Kate Buxton, Mirboo North

What will region look like in 20 years?

INFORMATION which could be useful when making decisions about your business or lifestyle is now available at your fingertips on South Gippsland Shire Council’s website, www.southgippsland.vic. gov.au Social planning officer Vicki Bradley is keen to introduce the new interactive forecasting link that provides exciting capabilities for the South Gippsland community.

“For several years we have had a community profile link available on the website that analyses information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Census results, but it is retrospective,” she said.

“While that is still valuable for identifying the characteristics of our current population, this new link allows the user to investigate our future population, number of dwellings, people in each year of age and the type of households people

are living in, for the next 20 years to the year 2031.

“It can inform businesses and service providers how demand for their product or service will change, enabling them to plan to take advantage of these changes.”

The information is presented in easy to use tables, charts, maps and commentary and will be a great resource for community groups, council, investors, business, students and the general public.

“A simple example might be a town which has seen construction of many new homes over the past 10 years, but there hasn’t been a significant growth in the population,” Ms Bradley said.

“Investigation via the Forecast site could show there is a high number of lone occupants, perhaps as a result of divorces, or single professionals who have moved to the town for contract jobs and reside in rented investment properties.

“Each reason will have a distinctive impact on consumer behaviour and needs

– spending, leisure activities, transport, health etc.

“A divorced couple will now need two sets of household furniture and whitegoods for example, or a factory expansion could bring an influx of migrant workers with different social and cultural needs.”

The site helps operators to strengthen their business plans and general resilience with current data that reflects the rapidly changing market conditions, such as the impacts of the economic downturn, interest rates, online shopping, drought or a new town bypass.

For community profile historical and current data click on www.id.com.au/ profile/southgippsland For forecasting future data click on www.id.com.au/forecast/southgippsland or via council’s website via the tab: About Council/about us For further assistance in understanding the site and its functionality, call Vicki Bradley or Ken Fraser on 5662 9200.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 13

Project finally complete: Dr Washar Zadeh, Dr George Mariajoseph, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Indigenous Health and Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon MP, Dr Nola Maxfield, Garner Davis architects Jill Garner and Lindsay Davis, Dr Rick Whitehouse and Dr Benedict Clark at the Wonthaggi Medical Group’s new facility.

Medical facility to attract students A BRAND new medical facility in Wonthaggi will help attract medical students to work in rural and regional areas.

Wonthaggi Medical Group’s brand new, multi-million dollar centre encompasses dedicated training facilities to support the growing number of students, interns and GP-registrars receiving community based training at the clinic in co-operation with Monash University, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Regional Health and Southern GP Training.

After 18 months of disruption, a team of very patient doctors and staff

celebrated the completion of the medical centre last Friday.

Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Indigenous Health and Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, officially opened the facility and said the centre was a “vision for general practices” throughout the country.

“From my view, training rooms are really crucial; we find problems with getting doctors to work in rural and regional areas, although I can’t imagine why a doctor would choose to work in a small, cramped city centre compared to this,” he said.

“This is a top class facility, and medical students will come here and

say ‘This is the kind of place I’d like to work’.”

The $5 million project was primarily funded by the group itself, however received $500,000 in funding from the Federal Government through its National Rural and Remote Health Infrastructure Program, as well as a further $75,000 from Monash University.

Dr Nola Maxfield said the new facility was keeping up with the changing face of Wonthaggi.

“The old building was inadequate; the consulting rooms were a bit small and with wheelchairs and equipment taking up space, patients basically had

to wait in the corridor,” she joked.

Business manager John Turner said completion was long awaited, as it was a “complex project because of the need to continue operating on the site while the new building was constructed”.

“At times there has been major upheaval for doctors, staff and patients to contend with and the group’s partners really appreciate the dedication and loyalty shown to the group during this time,” he said.

“The new facility we hope will assist us to attract more health professionals to the area. Already a lot of interest is being shown by doctors and

other allied health providers who are attracted by what the facility offers.”

The new centre will eventually host a range of co-located allied health services, pathology and medical imaging, as well as accommodate 16 doctors at the practice.

“Over the next few months a few minor details will be completed and we will make further refinements that will maximise the benefits of such a modern new building,” Mr Turner said.

“Of course, we still have to complete the radiology facility, which is expected to be achieved by July 2012.”

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Brigades come together: members from Wonthaggi, Leongatha and Ruby CFA as well as Parks Victoria staff combined to take part in a training session underground at the State Coal Mine last week.

Fire fighting above and below

By Simone Short WHILE most fire fighters are used to dark and smoky conditions, exploring the depths of the earth is not so common.

Members of the Wonthaggi, Leongatha and Ruby CFA brigades along with Parks Victoria staff, found themselves exploring underground at the State Coal Mines in Wonthaggi last week as part of a simulated emergency rescue scenario.

Small groups were sent underground to search for two electricians, who became trapped in the mines whilst working on underground lighting in the tunnels.

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Wonthaggi captain Kim O’Connor said when the crews entered the tunnels it was completely black and full of artificial smoke.

“The crews could literally not see their hands in front of their faces and yet they were still able to quickly and safely negotiate the tunnels and bring the two victims to the surface,” he said.

Stephen Burns, the ranger who co-ordinated the training exercise, said they were fortunate to have such a good team of local volunteer emergency services to assist Parks Victoria with running these exercises, and said it was a great success.

“The local community should be proud that we have such an excellent team of dedicated and well trained volunteers protect-

Finding their way: CFA volunteers and mine maintenance staff study a map of the tunnels to work out the best way to find the lost electricians

ing us,” he said.

Parks Victoria operations manager Braxton Laine reassured everyone that with all the safety precautions in place underground, the likelihood of an emergency occurring at the State Coal Mine was very unlikely.

“However, as part of

our ongoing health and safety strategy for the park, it is vital training exercises are undertaken with the local emergency services to ensure we are ready to respond if anything unexpected did occur,” he said.

“We aim to ensure that all of our visitors enjoy the mine in the knowledge that they are perfectly safe underground, and this is further assisted by the dedication of our volunteers, who

in 2011 put in over 15,000 hours of their own time to assist the Parks Victoria staff in providing a safe attraction.”

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Working together: CFA incident controller for the scenario, Kathryn Sloan, with Parks Victoria ranger Stephen Burns and CFA member Jarod Haw before their descent underground.

Search and rescue: after locating one of the trapped electricians, CFA members safely load the dummy onto a carriage and supervise it on the trip back up to safe ground.

Keeping watch: CFA member and State Coal Mine volunteer Don Fleming, who has been a group officer in Wonthaggi for 25 years, sits back and observes the busy rescue scenario taking place at the mine.

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Boosting women’s role

By Jane Ross ABOUT 15 women from all over South Gippsland spent three hours on Wednesday trying to work out how to encourage more women into civic and economic life in the region.

That they did so in a room with a green wall and purple chairs was pure serendipity. Facilitator Carol Blair was appropriately dressed in the International Women’s Day colours of green, purple and white too.

She hadn’t thought about it when she chose her outfit, but the colours helped set the tone for lively discussion.

The women present were of varying ages and experiences.

Their task was to identify the barriers to women standing for council or taking lead roles in company and community life, with particular emphasis on women under 30, those in isolated areas and women from indigenous or different cultural groups. That done, they then discussed ways these barriers could be overcome.

Carol, who runs a business called Grove Consulting, has been employed by South Gippsland Shire Council to run the project, called Gippsland Women – Opening Doors.

Funding came through Regional Development Australia.

South Gippsland Shire has four women councillors, Bass Coast has two.

Across Gippsland, the percentage of women on council is 32, slightly higher

than the state average.

Acknowledging women may eschew civic and corporate life because they’re too busy raising families and working, Carol said part of the aim of the project is to try to find ways around that.

And, younger women could benefit from thinking about their futures and by finding out how to hear about issues that impact on communities.

Carol said there is a need for flexibility so women can manage corporate or civic involvement and family life.

“Women can self limit too, saying oh, I can’t do that. Others can say to them yes, you can!”

She believes that many of us don’t know how local government or big business works.

“We have some interesting challenges for change.”

The forums, said Carol, have provided “really rich” conversations.

She has also been interviewing women who have been successful in business or the community and the project has its own Facebook site – www.facebook.com/ GW.OpenDoors “I hope we can come up with some really good recommendations. The project is building impetus as we go.

“I thought when we started that we had done all this before, but there are still significant barriers and strong perceptions about women’s role.”

She is due to report on her findings in May.

Seeking answers: at a Gippsland Women - Opening Doors forum in Inverloch are seated, Kate Dwyer (left) and Beverley Walker. Back from left, Geraldine Archibald, Sue Whyte, Jeanette White, Carol Blair, Dana Hughes, Sandy Cavner and Dilene Hinton.

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Jeetho Hall to be restored A SEVEN-YEAR project to restore Jeetho’s Hall would be completed with the help of $20,250 in Victorian Government funding, Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan announced on Friday.

Mr Ryan said the Jeetho Hall Restoration

Project would restore a local landmark with significant heritage value.

“The Jeetho Hall was built in 1892 and is the only surviving building of the former township of Jeetho,” Mr Ryan said.

“A major hall restoration project was started seven years ago by the Jeetho Hall Committee and this project is the final stage.

“The works being

undertaken include the provision of heating and external lighting, floor refurbishment, electrical work and window dressings.”

Mr Ryan said the South Gippsland Shire Council and Jeetho Hall Committee would develop a marketing plan to enable the hall to reach its potential as a tourism destination and event venue.

Anyone travelling between Fish Creek and Foster is advised to watch out for major potholes in the road, affecting two lanes.

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Garden to enhance school entry THE finishing touches to the new school at Inverloch are nearing completion.

Students, parents and other volunteers recently gave up a Sunday morning to plant a new garden along the front of the school.

Olga and Ken Shaw from the South Gippsland branch of the Australian Plant Society have spent many hours planning and selecting species suitable for the south facing site to help brighten the entry to the school.

Society members joined the

school community to plant 300 plants, shrubs and small trees, all donated by the society.

The school is appreciative of the support of Olga, Ken and society members, and looks forward to the changing facade over the next couple of years.

Taking shape: Sinead, Siobhan and their friend Macey with Australian Plant Society member Lyn Lyons help enhance the entry to the school.

Helping hands: Hamish and his mum Renae with Australian Plant Society member Jim Lyons at work.

Giving time: Kaitlyn and her mum Bree enjoyed the working bee.

See new technology at sustainability festival AN all-electric van converted from petrol by a local team of experts will be on display at the third annual South Gippsland Sustainability Festival at Coal Creek on Saturday, April 14.

It will be just one of many fascinating features planned to feed the growing community interest in ways of living more sustainably.

Fish Creek resident, keen environmentalist and IT specialist Rhys Freeman has co-ordinated the conversion of a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, with the assistance of a team of volunteer experts comprising Bryce Gaton (electrician), Andrew McCall (electrician and motor body builder) and Simon Dodd (aircraft maintenance engineer).

The 300 volt electric vehicle, with an AC Induction motor and controller, electronic control, and regenerative braking has been approved by a VicRoads engineer to meet the ISO6469 and UN ECE

Reg 100 electric vehicle standards.

These are international standards in place for commercial electric vehicles. “This vehicle is remarkable in that, when charged from green power sources it emits no carbon.

Electricity can be generated by a wide variety of means and is not finite, unlike fossil fuels,� Rhys said. “Electric vans are extremely cheap to run, can reach a top speed of 120 km/h and have a range of about 100kms. They can be charged from a 15amp standard outlet (takes approximately eight hours) and if you use a renewable energy supply they can be recharged for no cost.�

The van will be used as a zero emission vehicle by Korumburra group Grow Lightly to transport fruit and vegetables around South Gippsland. “No mass market electric van has been introduced into Australia as yet. Though car companies intend to introduce such vehicles,

they will be slow to arrive here, and when they do appear will be exceedingly expensive,� Rhys said.

The Sustainability Festival will feature more than 50 stalls promoting sustainable products and concepts, there will be cheese making demonstrations, talks by experts, help with your vegie patch and a Home Living Expo that will provide lots of advice to those looking to build or retrofit their homes. “Another feature this year will be a ‘Fix it’ stand, where visitors can bring small items for repair by carpenters, seamstresses etc.. We want to demonstrate that there is often scope to repair items rather than just toss them in to landfill,� said council’s sustainability planner and festival organiser Christine Hamilton. “If people are interested in having a stand at the festival, I’d welcome their enquiry on 5662 9314.�

For further information on the electric car, contact Rhys on rhysf@ optusnet.com.au

Green thumbs: Amele and her mum Alison with Australian Plant Society member and garden designer Olga Shaw.

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Message behind work: Kellie Smith displays an art piece exploring the concept of time.

Favour returned, 17 years on KELLIE Smith has a special place in her heart for Ronald McDonald House.

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So little: Kellie Smith as a baby in intensive care in the Monash Medical Centre.

Mayor’s message ONE of our focuses this year at council is looking at how we can improve liveability for our older people.

Last week we were briefed on the results of a survey that helps us ascertain the needs of older people and develop appropriate programs and projects.

An Active Ageing Plan is also being developed in conjunction with U3A, Monash University Gippsland, local health providers and seniors’ groups.

Increased demand for infrastructure for an ageing population will become more evident in the next 20 years and with people living longer than ever before we need to be ready to handle the demand.

A good number of our newer residents are self funded retirees but as costs rise it can be expected that more city retirees (some pensioners) will seek regional areas to ease their financial burdens.

As mentioned last week, council is currently adopting a ‘wait and see’ position until more is known about the coal seam gas issue.

A notice of motion will be addressed at the council meeting this week as part of the emerging research we are embarking upon.

We note that the notice of an application for an exploration licence for coal seam gas was advertised last week, with objections to be directed to Earth Resources Tenements at Department of Primary Industries (DPI), (GPO Box 4440, Melbourne 3001) by April 3, 2012.

It must be recognised though that council has no power to influence or determine the issuing of the licence. DPI is the planning

Cr Warren Raabe authority and will make the consideration.

We encourage you to submit your objection if you hold concerns on this issue.

Several more fabulous events in the shire last weekend, with one of the biggest crowds ever at the Mossvale Music Festival, another successful Horse and Tractor Rally and a delightful day in the Toora Heritage Pear Orchard celebrating the harvest and the reinstatement of a footbridge by council.

The Pear Orchard is another one of those pleasant local secrets, rather like Port Franklin, that even some locals are not aware of.

Council mows the orchard which has a sign off the highway just before you get to Toora, and at this time of year you can buy bags of beautiful pears for $6.

It’s a nice spot for a picnic and there’s plenty of room for kids to run and play.

Perhaps you could detour via Port Franklin on your way home and buy some fresh fish from the shop on the wharf. When you get off the beaten track in South Gippsland, you start to realise almost everyone can have a wonderful view and their very own piece of paradise down here.

Our congratulations go to local 1500m runner Kayla McKnight who has been nominated for a spot on the Australian Olympic team. A wonderful reward for the huge commitment and sacrifices that elite athletes like Kayla make to attain their goals.

The official announcement will be made on June 11, so unless there are injuries, we can anticipate proudly supporting Kayla as our local interest in the London Olympics.

Cr Warren Raabe, mayor.

Born at 27 weeks, the Leongatha girl remained at Monash Medical Centre at Clayton for three-and-ahalf months.

During that time, her mother Leonie stayed at Ronald McDonald House to be near her baby daughter.

Being away from her husband Greg and other child Michael – then aged just three - was an emotionally challenging experience made somewhat easier by the caring, empathetic staff at Ronald McDonald House.

The house provides accommodation for families of children who are patients at the

hospital.

Now aged 17 and a talented artist, Kellie has literally drawn on her skills to return the favour. favour She produced six pencil drawings of blue wrens in a single frame and auctioned the piece on social media website Facebook to raise $80 for the house.

The drawing was bought by family friend Janine Moscript of Leongatha South.

Kellie’s mum, and grandfather Robert Young donated a further $160 between them, allowing Kellie to send $240 to the charity.

“I probably would not be here if it was not for Ronald McDonald House and the support they showed for my parents, because it would have been pretty hard,” Kellie said.

“They have given so much to

me and my family, and they are something I feel strongly about.

Kellie and her familyy continued to t visit i it nurses while hil in i Melbourne.

M lb “I was just telling the story to my friends about how little I was (at birth) and it just branched into wanting to help (Ronald McDonald House),” she said.

Kellie began drawing seriously two years ago and is now studying art as part of Year 12 at Leongatha Secondary College, as well as attending lessons with Peg Elliott.

“I just draw what I feel like drawing. I do not really pay much attention to how I draw. It just happens,” she said.

Beyond school, Kellie plans to pursue art therapy and help children and the elderly.

About to pour: rain clouds brewed above Inverloch last Wednesday, as the temperature hovered in the mid twenties just before a cold front passed over the region, dropping temperatures and delivering welcome rain.

This photo was taken from Townsend Bluff, looking west.

The good life: Jim Morgan of Leongatha found his piece of paradise at Inverloch recently, trying his luck fishing from Flat Rocks.

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Music man remembers

By Heather Calder THERE were many stories written by The Star during the 70s and 80s, as Vic Riley established the beginnings of the South Gippsland Schools Music Program.

The program was continued and developed further by the MAD team, Andrew Mott, Sue Arney and Andrew Dale and other enthusiastic young music teachers.

Today, aged 88, Vic is still enjoying his music, playing the keyboard and singing his favourite songs.

He no longer plays his beloved trombone; it remains standing in the corner as a reminder of the brass bands he formed and played in.

Vic formed his first group at age 20 in the British Army’s canteen in Palestine in the late 40s.

Later, Vic came with his wife Faye to the Brewsters’ farm to milk cows. In 1969 he applied for the music teacher position at the Leongatha Technical School that was advertised in The Star.

The facilities were basic. The old Mackie School became ‘The Music Room’, students brought egg shell cartons in an effort to soundproof the room, and Faye made cakes and provided morning teas to raise money to purchase instruments.

But music continued to grow and thrive in Leongatha. A school brass band was established and then the concert band.

Vic insisted that his students take exams, play in eisteddfods and play in various functions in the surrounding communities. Music specialists joined the

program and so a tradition began.

The South Gippsland Schools Music Program has been the starting point for many music careers. Glenn Calder returned to the college as a music teacher; Elaine Allaway teaches music at Wonthaggi Secondary College; Diana Reardon is a specialist flute teacher; Amy Western played The Last Post at Gallipoli; and Natalie Stewart plays in several brass specialist bands.

Professor Libby Roughead, an ex high school student, plays flute in a specialist trio in Adelaide. The list is long and varied.

South Gippsland has been fortunate that Vic Riley replied to that advertisement in 1969 and that a music tradition was established. The program was successful and continues its success today as it was and is developed further by the teams of enthusiastic and talented music teachers who followed Vic. The music camp established by the MAD team some 27 years ago now hosts some 300 students every December who enjoy specialist tuition.

All past members of SGSSMP and Vic Riley’s Combined Schools Band are invited to participate in the Centenary Big Band performance on Sunday, April 29 as a finale of the centenary celebrations.

Sue Arney and current teacher David Velja are hosting the event.

Anyone wanting to be in this great event is asked to contact the college by email or post and to mark their response “Attention David Velja and Centenary Big Band”.

This will be an event to remember.

Musical passion: Vic Riley still enjoys music at his Pakenham home by playing a keyboard at the age of 88.

Starting out: the young members of the concert band directed by Vic Riley in early 1980s. Among the group are Glenn Calder (second back row) and Elaine Allaway (front row), who both became music teachers.

Mountain View prepares for retirement EMBRACING life to the full was the theme behind Mountain View Boutique Seniors Community information presentation at the Leongatha RSL last Thursday.

Around 40 people attended the successful event, with many people from the local area interested in finding out about the retirement village, which is currently under construction.

Five guest speakers made presentations during the afternoon, each addressing different aspects about retirement.

Project manager for the Mountain View site, Tom Camp, spoke about retirement lifestyle, while Mathew Newey from Centrelink addressed any questions or concerns regarding pensions and financial arrangements.

Auddino First Na-

Preparing for the future: Mountain View village and sales manager Trevor Davis, Mathew Newey from Centrelink and Auddino First National Real Estate director George Auddino took part in the Mountain View presentation, providing information on retirement for potential residents. tional Real Estate director George Auddino explained about real estate and current trends in the area, and Chris Childs from Consumer Affairs discussed the law aspects of living in a retirement village.

Village and sales manager, Trevor Davis, chaired the meeting and said many attendees were curious about the

process of moving into a retirement village such as Mountain View, from the first step to legal structure and village lifestyle.

They also discussed the plans offered for the villas in Mountain View.

Mr Davis said potential residents are already looking forward to the next information session, to be held on May 24 at the RSL.

“The purpose of the presentation was to present information on all facets of retirement,” he said.

“Following on from our question and answer session, people commented on their appreciation for the presentation and the excellence of it, as well as the broadness of the topics we covered.”

Hawaii honeymoon ALICIA Atkinson and Nathan Lovie celebrated their marriage with a honeymoon at Turtle Bay Resort in Hawaii.

Tropical holiday: Nathan Lovie and Alicia Atkinson are living in Leongatha after their February 11 wedding.

Photo by Morgan Fisher Photography, 0409 647 554

The couple wed in a Leongatha garden on February 11.

Alicia is the daughter of Bill and Carol Atkinson of Meeniyan, and Nathan is the son of Steve and Debbie Lovie of Leongatha.

The bride was attended Atkinson, Lauren

by Renee Ren Fisher, and Jess and Tegan Teg Salvador.

Salvado The ggroom was accompanied

by Jared Lovie, Mark “Sparky” Dowling, Zack Trease and Danny Dwyer.

Alicia wore a dress by Elizabeth Varga and the Eli b th dde V d th men’s suits were from Modern Male, Korumburra.

Barbara Houghton performed the marriage, and photographs were taken by Morgan Fisher and Mark Drury.

The couple joined their family and friends for a reception at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha, and are now living in Leongatha.

Despite rain for most of the day, the couple still enjoyed an amazing occasion.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 23

Farm World offers inspiration DESPITE some less than appealing weather, Farm World number 50 was a success.

Ask the expert: Rod Staffon from Subaru was talking Darren McAinch and Graham Goding of Yanakie through new water pumps at the Marriott’s stall at Farm World.

Farmers and agricultural professionals all gathered for the four-day field day at Lardner Park near Warragul to view the latest and greatest things in the agricultural world.

All stallholders were more than pleased with the number of people visiting.

Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu focused on the importance of agriculture to Victoria’s economy when he officially opened

Farm World 2012 on Friday.

“From humble beginnings, Farm World now attracts thousands of people from all over Victoria and beyond,” he said.

“Victoria’s future as a significant and competi-

tive exporter depends on the agriculture and food sectors to capitalise on new trade opportunities.

“Field days advance Victoria’s farm businesses, with access to new information, technologies and marketing options

available in the agricultural market place.”

Mr Baillieu was joined by other state and federal parliamentary members from the Gippsland area including McMillan MP Russell Broadbent and Bass MLA Ken Smith.

Learning chance: Luke Jenkins of Yarram was being shown all about Joskin tankers by Joskin representative Ray Copland and Mark Allott from Windmill Ag.

Learning environment: Mary MacKillop students Jai Marksman-Van Dyke, Jye Riske, Alex Sartori, Jack Forrester, Alex Castanga and Sarah Hengstberger were enjoying Farm World on Friday.

Looking to buy: Kevin Smith from Gendore Leongatha was showing Trevor Walker from Allambee some of the latest machinery.

Thinking green: Shane Clayton and the team from the Energy Eco Sustainable Living Centre were on site at Farm World with Lauren Johnson from SolarTube.

Officially open: Premier Ted Baillieu proudly opened the 50th Farm World on Friday.

On hand: Cameron Brown and Lindsay Davies where manning the Browns Stockfeed stall at Farm World on Friday.

Good machines: Allister Scott from Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment had plenty on display at Farm World.

Loyal customers: John Schelling from Evans Petroleum (middle) chats with long time customers Callam and Chris Moscript.

Branching out: Mick Charlton from Leongatha Motor Ag was discussing Case IH equipment with Glenn Winter and Jim Gilmour.

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Saving our sewers SOUTH Gippsland Water is keeping groundwater and tree roots out of its sewers by relining pipes.

Using specialist contractors, the authority is installing new PVC liners in ageing infrastructure, obviating the need to dig large trenches and replace pipes.

A pipe in Port Franklin received the new treatment, thus preventing about 35 litres a minute from entering the sewer because of a pipe break.

And, in Port Welshpool, similar PVC lining has prevented larger vol-

umes of saline groundwater infiltration due to a high water table and proximity to the ocean.

The process works by a long, continuous section of PVC pipe being made to length. The sewer is cleaned with high pressure water and inspected with a CCTV camera.

Steam heats the liner to a pliable state and, once it is hot, it is inserted into the existing sewer pipe. Hot steam pressures the lining against the wall of the existing pipe and by the time it has slowly cooled, the liner becomes rigid and seals the sewer.

Fresh faces: the Korumburra Probus Club held its AGM on Monday, March 12 and elected a new committee for 2012. They are, from left: president John Sherlock, Tricia McCraw, treasurer Les White, vice-president Shirley Turton, Bill O’Neill, Margaret Brown, John Myors, Jean White and secretary John McVeigh.

Come discover nature’s surprises ARE you keen to find out if there are mammals on your property that you didn’t know existed?

Horse minded: Neville Gilpin receives the Choc Hopkins Memorial Award from Noel Hopkins.

Neville honoured for horse skills NEVILLE Gilpin won the Choc Hopkins Memorial Award at the Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally recently.

The award is given to the horseman who demonstrates the best horse skills and commitment to working as a team member to the benefit of the rally over the weekend.

Mr Gilpin, of Dumbalk, worked on the many horse demonstrations and also helped out shearing sheep for the interest of the spectators.

The award remembers “Choc” Hopkins, the original founder of the Working Horse and Tractor Rally. Noel Hopkins, son of “Choc” presented the award to Mr Gilpin, better known as “Gilp”.

Despite just having had a new hip inserted, Ian Richards supplied his

30 years ago, March 30, 1982 POLICE are scaling down a search for two small children, possibly lost in an isolated part of Nyora today. The search, involving Loch and Korumburra police, the State Emergency Service and Rescue Squad members began late yesterday afternoon, and continued through the night. **** SUNDAY’S lunch-time downpour caused flash flooding to homes on the lower side of Horn Street, Leongatha. When 13mm of rain fell in a short burst, the overgrown drains on the higher side of the street filled and spilled over. Water ran in torrents across the road and down in to homes.

10 years ago,

horses and supervised their handling for the weekend. The horse people express their thanks to Ian. The 2012 rally was a great success with beautiful weather conditions and large crowds on both days.

One visitor from Albany in Western Australia, commented she had attended similar rallies all over Australia, but this had the best venue and the best exhibits she has ever seen.

There were many varied stalls and a wide range of pioneer skills, from the wood sculptors and whipcrackers to sheep shearers.

The petrol heads were kept happy at the tractor pull and engine exhibits, with the crowd enthralled by the activities of the majestic Clydesdales as they worked implements not seen anywhere else.

From pages past

Are there mammals in the area that you’ve seen flying or darting through the bush, but you’re not quick enough to get a good look?

If you answered yes to one or both of those questions or you’re simply keen to discover more about the mammals we share the Bunurong coast with, come along and be involved in this special event.

On Saturday, April 28, the South Gippsland Landcare Network in partnership with the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority is hosting a presentation from Wildlife Unlimited’s Jim Reside.

Jim will be presenting on terrestrial mammalian fauna of the Bunurong coastal heathlands and woodlands.

Following the presentation there is an opportunity for you to share your own experiences/wildlife sightings; we would love to hear your stories.

The next nex morning, (Sunday, April Apr 29) there will be a sseparate ‘live

Local find: an antechinus, one of the small mammals that can be found in the area. Photo courtesy Jim Reside, Wildlife Unlimited 2012. animal’ experience with a walk and tracks’n’traces presentation.

Survey equipment will be established by Jim the night before with the group checking the traps for micro bats and small mammals such as antechinus.

If you can make both of the above free events great, if not then you’re welcome to come along to one or the other. See below for details; Mammalian Fauna of the Bunurong Coastal Heathlands and Woodlands evening.

When: Saturday, April 28, 7-9pm. Supper provided.

Where: The Meeni-

Historical snippets from The Star M h 26, March 26 2002 UP to 50 jobs will be created when a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant opens in Wonthaggi later this year. Bass Coast Shire approved the planning permit for the restaurant at last Wednesday’s council meeting.

Five years ago, March 27, 2007 SPORTING and other clubs that use the Leongatha Recreation Reserve are worried about having to pay for electricity supply works being undertaken at the site. Whilst appreciating the necessity of works that relate to a condemned power pole, clubs are wondering if their budget will stretch far enough. **** A 25-YEAR-OLD Korumburra man was airlifted

to the h Alfred Alf d Hospital H i l with ih head and leg injuries following a head-on collision near Bena yesterday.

The accident on the South Gippsland Highway caused traffic to be diverted on to the uncompleted Bena bypass.

One year ago, March 29, 2011 THE closure of Wilsons Promontory National Park after flash flooding last week could have a similar impact on South Gippsland’s tourism as the Black Saturday Bushfires in 2009. Heavy rainfall washed away a large portion of the Darby River bridge, the only road leading in to the Prom, as well as doing substantial damage to other areas of the park.

yan Hall, Whitelaw Street Meeniyan.

What to bring: Your own wildlife stories and/or photos (not essential but encouraged) RSVP: Essential for catering purposes to project officer Kate Williams

by Monday, April 23 by email katew@wgcma.vic. gov.au, 5662 5759 or 0428 317 928.

Walk and Tracks‘n’Traces morning.

When: Sunday, April 29, 8-9.30am followed by a cuppa.

Where: Bald Hills Wetland Reserve, Bald Hills Road, Tarwin Lower.

What to bring: suitable clothing/footwear.

RSVP: essential to Kate Williams by Monday, April 23, as per above details.

This workshop is made possible through a partnership between the South Gippsland Landcare Network and the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority through funding from the Victorian Government.

Jim has been in the field for more than 30 years conducting general biodiversity surveys, finding rare and threatened species of flora and fauna and monitoring the outcomes of recovery efforts for endangered species.

Mayor’s message Cr Veronica Dowman

AT THE council meeting this week we resolved to make a submission to the Department of Primary Industries to object to the application for an exploratory mining licence in our region.

The licence application covers 566 square kilometres of land and proposes exploration of Coal Bed Methane - otherwise known as Coal Seam Gas - and Coal (Brown or Black).

The exploration and mining of coal seam gas is of concern to communities here and overseas, and the Bass Coast community came out to voice their concerns over this application at the council meeting.

One of the great unknowns about coal seam gas mining is what kind of impacts it can have

on our farming land, environment and us. Council’s submission will focus on these points and the potential impact that coal seam gas mining could have on tourism.

Bass Coast has a proud mining history so coal mining is not something new for the people of this shire. If together we are going to object outright to any further licence applications, then our next step is to gain a better understanding of coal seam gas mining and its impacts.

It was pleasing to see council and the community united on this issue in the council chamber this week. Continuing to work together is the best way to keep attention on the areas of community concern.

On another topic that requires the attention of the whole community, I want to remind everyone to

vote for the Paddock to Park project on The Local Project page of the Bank of Melbourne website.

This is a competition where projects listed by the community compete for $10,000 in funding. The project with the most votes wins.

Zena Benbow, president of the Pioneer Bay Progress Association, has listed the Paddock to Park project under recreation projects on the website, and says she is keen for people to go on-line to vote for the project before the April 4 closing date.

I am always pleased to promote the efforts of the many energetic and civic minded people in our community, who want to see the best for everyone who lives in our shire.

Cr Veronica Dowman, mayor.

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Alberton Football League I-K - bye ROUND 5: April 28 Yarram v Dalyston DWWWW v Kor-Bena MDU v Toora Tarwin v Foster Fish Creek v I-K Phillip Island v Stony Creek Kil-Bass - bye

ROUND 1: March 31 Yarram v Kor-Bena Dalyston v DWWWW Toora v I-K Kil-Bass v Foster Fish Creek v Tarwin MDU v Stony Creek Phillip Island - bye ROUND 2: April 7 (Easter Saturday) I-K v Kor-Bena Phillip Island v Kil-Bass Foster v Fish Creek (Easter Sunday) April 8 Yarram v DWWWW Dalyston - bye MDU - bye Stony Creek - bye Tarwin - bye Toora - bye ROUND 3: April 14 DWWWW v Phillip Island Tarwin v Toora Stony Creek v Foster Fish Creek v Kil-Bass Kor-Bena v MDU Dalyston v I-K Yarram bye ROUND 4: April 21 Tarwin v Yarram DWWWW v MDU Toora v Phillip Island Foster v Kor-Bena Dalyston v Fish Creek Kil-Bass v Stony Creek

ROUND 6: May 5 Stony Creek v DWWWW Yarram v MDU I-K v Tarwin Kor-Bena v Kil-Bass Dalyston v Toora Phillip Island v Fish Creek Foster - bye ROUND 7: May 12 Toora v Yarram Foster v MDU Fish Creek v Stony Creek Tarwin v Kor-Bena I-K v Phillip Island Kil-Bass v Dalyston DWWWW - bye ROUND 8: May 19 Yarrram v Fish Creek DWWWW v I-K Stony Creek v Toora MDU v Kil-Bass Dalyston v Tarwin Phillip Island v Foster Kor-Bena - bye ROUND 9: June 2 Toora v Kor-Bena Foster v DWWWW MDU v I-K Stony Creek v Dalyston Tarwin v Phillip Island Kil-Bass v Yarram Fish Creek - bye ROUND 10: June 9 Phillip Island v Yarram DWWWW v Kil-Bass Fish Creek v Toora I-K v Foster

Kor-Bena v Stony Creek Tarwin v MDU Dalyston - bye ROUND 11: June 16 Yarram v I-K Toora v Foster Fish Creek v DWWWW MDU v Phillip Island Dalyston v Kor-Bena Kil-Bass v Tarwin Stony Creek- bye ROUND 12: June 23 DWWWW v Toora Foster v Dalyston Stony Creek v Y arram MDU v Fish Creek Kor-Bena v Phillip Island Kil-Bass v I-K Tarwin - bye ROUND 13: June 30 Yarram v Foster Toora v Kil-Bass Fish Creek v Kor-Bena Tarwin v DWWWW I-K v Stony Creek Phillip Island v Dalyston MDU - bye ROUND 14: July 7 DWWWW v Yarram Foster v Phillip Island Stony Creek v Tarwin I-K v Toora Dalyston v MDU Kil-Bass v Fish Creek Kor-Bena - bye ROUND 15: July 14 Yarram v Tarwin Toora v Dalyston Stony Creek v Kil-Bass MDU v DWWWW Kor-Bena v I-K Foster - bye Fish Creek - bye Phillip Island - bye ROUND 16: July 21 DWWWW v Stony Creek

Mid Gippsland Football League Kil-Bass v MDU Tarwin v Fish Creek I-K v Dalyston Kor-Bena v Foster Phillip Island v T oora Yarram - bye

ROUND 6: May 19 Yarragon v Boolarra Yallourn-Yall Nth v Yinnar Hill End v Trafalgar Newborough v Mirboo North Thorpdale v Morwell East

ROUND 17: July 28 Toora v Fish Creek Foster v Tarwin Stony Creek v Kor-Bena MDU v Yarram Dalyston v Kil-Bass Phillip Island v I-K DWWWW - bye

ROUND 7: June 2 Boolarra v Thorpdale Morwell East v Hill End Trafalgar v Newborough Mirboo North v Yallourn-Yall Nth Yinnar v Yarragon

ROUND 18: August 4 Kil-Bass v Phillip Island Fish Creek v Foster Stony Creek v MDU Tarwin v Dalyston I-K v DWWWW Kor-Bena v Yarram Toora - bye

Traralgon v Wonthaggi

Sale v Wonthaggi ROUND 14: July 21 Morwell v Moe (Sunday) Maffra v Bairnsdale (Sunday) Warragul v Leongatha Traralgon v Sale Wonthaggi v Drouin

ROUND 8: June 9 (Queen’s Birthday) Leongatha v Moe Bairnsdale v Drouin Warragul v Sale Maffra v Wonthaggi Morwell v Traralgon (Monday)

ROUND 2: April 21 Sale v Moe Wonthaggi v Bairnsdale Traralgon v Leongatha Morwell v Warragul Drouin v Maffra

ROUND 9: June 16 Moe v Bairnsdale Sale v Leongatha (Night) Wonthaggi v Warragul Traralgon v Maffra Drouin v Morwell

ROUND 3: April 28 Moe v Wonthaggi Bairnsdale v Traralgon (Night) Leongatha v Morwell Warragul v Maffra (Twilight) Sale v Drouin

ROUND 10: June 23 Drouin v Moe Sale v Bairnsdale (Sunday) Wonthaggi v Leongatha Traralgon v Warragul Morwell v Maffra

ROUND 4: May 5 Traralgon v Moe Morwell v Bairnsdale Maffra v Leongatha Drouin v Warragul (Sunday) Wonthaggi v Sale

ROUND 11: June 30 Moe v Sale Bairnsdale v Wonthaggi Leongatha v Traralgon Warragul v Morwell Maffra v Drouin

ROUND 5: May 12 Moe v Morwell (Sunday) Bairnsdale v Maffra (Night) Leongatha v Warragul Sale v Traralgon (Night) Drouin v Wonthaggi

ROUND 12: July 7 Wonthaggi v Moe Traralgon v Bairnsdale Morwell v Leongatha Maffra v Warragul Drouin v Sale

ROUND 6: May 19 Maffra v Moe Warragul v Bairnsdale Leongatha v Drouin Morwell v Sale

ROUND 13: July 14 Moe v Traralgon Bairnsdale v Morwell Leongatha v Maffra Warragul v Drouin (Sunday)

ROUND 15: July 28 (Split Round) Moe v Maffra Bairnsdale v Warragul Drouin v Leongatha August 4 Sale v Morwell Wonthaggi v Traralgon ROUND 16: August 11 Warragul v Moe Leongatha v Bairnsdale Maffra v Sale (Sunday) Morwell v Wonthaggi Traralgon v Drouin ROUND 17: August 18 Moe v Leongatha Drouin v Bairnsdale Sale v Warragul Wonthaggi v Maffra Traralgon v Morwell (Sunday) ROUND 18: August 25 Bairnsdale v Moe Leongatha v Sale (Night) Warragul v Wonthaggi Maffra v Traralgon Morwell v Drouin Qualifying Final Elimination Final 2nd Semi Final 1st Semi Final Preliminary Final Grand Final

ROUND 3: April 28 Boolarra v Mirboo North Hill End v Yallourn-Yall Nth Morwell East v Newborough Thorpdale v Yarragon Yinnar v Trafalgar

ROUND 20: Augusr 18 Yarram v Toora Foster v Stony Creek MDU v Tarwin I-K v Fish Creek Kor-Bena v DWWWW Dalyston v Phillip Island Kil-Bass - bye Elimination Final Elimination Final 2nd Semi Final 1st Semi Final Preliminary Final Grand Final

ROUND 4: May 5 Yarragon v Hill End Yallourn-Yall Nth v Morwell East Newborough v Boolarra Trafalgar v Thorpdale Mirboo North v Yinnar ROUND 5: May 12 Boolarra v Yallourn-Yall Nth Hill End v Thorpdale Morwell East v Yarragon Trafalgar v Mirboo North Yinnar v Newborough

August 25 August 26 September 1 September 2 September 8 September 15

ROUND 14: July 21 Yarragon v Morwell East Yallourn-Yall Nth v Boolarra Newborough v Yinnar Thorpdale v Hill End Mirboo North v Trafalgar ROUND 15: July 28 Boolarra v Yarragon Morwell East v Thorpdale Trafalgar v Hill End Mirboo North v Newborough Yinnar v Yallourn-Yall Nth

ROUND 9: June 16 Boolarra v Morwell East Yarragon v Newborough Trafalgar v Yallourn-Yall Nth Mirboo North v Thorpdale Yinnar v Hill End

ROUND 16: August 4 Yarragon v Yinnar Yallourn-Yall Nth v Mirboo Nth Hill End v Morwell East Newborough v Trafalgar Thorpdale v Boolarra

ROUND 10: June 23 Yallourn-Yall Nth v Yarragon Newborough v Thorpdale Trafalgar v Boolarra Mirboo North v Hill End Yinnar v Morwell East

ROUND 17: August 11 Boolarra v Hill End Newborough v Yallourn-Yall Nth Trafalgar v Morwell East Mirboo North v Yarragon Yinnar v Thorpdale

ROUND 11: June 30 Boolarra v Yinnar Hill End v Newborough Morwell East v Mirboo North Thorpdale v Yallourn-Yall Nth Yarragon v Trafalgar

ROUND 18: August 18 Yarragon v Newborough Yallourn-Yall Nth v Trafalgar Hill End v Yinnar Morwell East v Boolarra Thorpdale v Mirboo North

ROUND 12: July 7 Yarragon v Thorpdale Yallourn-Yall Nth v Hill End Newborough v Morwell East Trafalgar v Yinnar Mirboo North v Boolarra ROUND 13: July 14 Boolarra v Newborough

Elimination Final Elimination Final 2nd Semi Final 1st Semi Final Preliminary Final Grand Final

Sat Aug 25 Sun Aug 26 Sat Sept 1 Sun Sept 2 Sat Sept 8 Sat Sept 15

Ellinbank Football League

Worksafe Championships May 26 Bendigo FL v Gippsland League (Played at QUE Bendigo)

ROUND 1: April 14 Moe v Drouin Bairnsdale v Sale (Sunday) Leongatha v Wonthaggi (Night) Warragul v Traralgon Maffra v Morwell

ROUND 2: April 21 Yallourn-Yall Nth v Thorpdale Newborough v Hill End Mirboo North v Morwell East Yinnar v Boolarra Trafalgar v Yarragon

ROUND 19: August 11 DWWWW v Dalyston Toora v Stony Creek Foster v Kil-Bass Fish Creek v Yarram Kor-Bena v Tarwin Phillip Island v MDU I-K - bye

Gippsland League

ROUND 7: June 2 Moe v Warragul Bairnsdale v Leongatha Sale v Maffra (Sunday) Wonthaggi v Morwell Drouin v Traralgon

ROUND 1: April 14 Boolarra v Trafalgar Yarragon v Yallourn-Yall Nth Hill End v Mirboo North Morwell East v Yinnar Thorpdale v Newborough

ROUND 8: June 9 Yarragon v Mirboo North Yallourn-Yall Nth v Newborough Hill End v Boolarra Morwell East v Trafalgar Thorpdale v Yinnar

Hill End v Yarragon Morwell East v Yallourn-Yall Nth Thorpdale v Trafalgar Yinnar v Mirboo North

Sat Sept 1 Sun Sept 2 Sat Sept 8 Sun Sept 9 Sat Sept 15 Sat Sept 22

Koo Wee Rup v Nyora Nar Nar Goon v Cora Lynn Nilma Darnum v Warragul Ind Poowong v Buln Buln Lang Lang - bye

CATCH UP ROUNDS Round 1A: March 24 Lang lang v Cora Lynn Nilma Darnum v Neerim Sth ROUND 1: March 31 Buln Buln v Nar Nar Goon Garfield v Cora Lynn Lang Lang v Bunyip Longwarry v Catani Nilma Darnum v Koo Wee Rup Nyora v Ellinbank Warragul Ind v Poowong Neerim South - bye April 7 - No games Easter Weekend ROUND 2: April 14 Bunyip v Warragul Ind Catani v Buln Buln Cora Lynn v Neerim South Ellinbank v Longwarry Koo Wee Rup v Lang Lang Nar Nar Goon v Garfield Poowong v Nyora Nilma Darnum - bye ROUND 3: April 21 Buln Buln v Ellinbank Garfield v Catani Lang Lang v Nilma Darnum Longwarry v Poowong Neerim South v Nar Nar Goon Nyora v Bunyip Warragul Ind v Koo Wee Rup Cora Lynn - bye ROUND 4: April 28 Bunyip v Longwarry Catani v Neerim South Ellinbank v Garfield

ROUND 5: May 5 Buln Buln v Bunyip Cora Lynn v Catani Garfield v Poowong Longwarry v Koo Wee Rup Neerim South v Ellinbank Nyora v Nilma Darnum Warragul Ind v Lang Lang Nar Nar Goon - bye ROUND 6: May 12 Bunyip v Garfield Catani v Nar Nar Goon Ellinbank v Cora Lynn Koo Wee Rup v Buln Buln Lang Lang v Nyora Nilma Darnum v Longwarry Poowong v Neerim South Warragul Ind - bye ROUND 7: May 19 Buln Buln v Nilma Darnum Cora Lynn v Poowong Garfield v Koo Wee Rup Longwarry v Lang Lang Nar Nar Goon v Ellinbank Neerim South v Bunyip Nyora v Warragul Ind Catani - bye May 26 - No Games ROUND 8: June 2 Bunyip v Cora Lynn Ellinbank v Catani Koo Wee Rup v Neerim South Lang Lang v Buln Buln Nilma Darnum v Garfield Poowong v Nar Nar Goon Warragul Ind v Longwarry Nyora - bye ROUND 9: June 9 Buln Buln v Warragul Ind Catani v Poowong Cora Lynn v Koo Wee Rup Garfield v Lang Lang Longwarry v Nyora Nar Nar Goon v Bunyip

Neerim South v Nilma Darnum Ellinbank - bye ROUND 10: June 16 Bunyip v Catani Koo Wee Rup v Nar Nar Goon Lang Lang v Neerim South Nilma Darnum v Cora Lynn Nyora v Buln Buln Poowong v Ellinbank Warragul Ind v Garfield Longwarry - bye ROUND 11: June 23 Bunyip v Poowong Koo Wee Rup v Ellinbank Lang Lang v Nar Nar Goon Longwarry v Garfield Nilma Darnum v Catani Nyora v Neerim South Warragul Ind v Cora Lynn Buln Buln - bye ROUND 12: June 30 Buln Buln v Longwarry Catani v Koo Wee Rup Cora Lynn v Lang Lang Ellinbank v Bunyip Garfield v Nyora Nar Nar Goon v Nilma Darnum Neerim South v Warragul Ind Poowong - bye ROUND 13: July 7 Catani v Lang Lang Cora Lynn v Nyora Ellinbank v Nilma Darnum Garfield v Buln Buln Nar Nar Goon v Warragul Ind Neerim South v Longwarry Poowong v Koo Wee Rup Bunyip - bye ROUND 14: July 14 Buln Buln v Neerim South Koo Wee Rup v Bunyip Lang Lang v Ellinbank Longwarry v Cora Lynn Nilma Darnum v Poowong Nyora v Nar Nar Goon Warragul Ind v Catani Garfield - bye ROUND 15: July 21 Bunyip v Nilma Darnum

Catani v Nyora Cora Lynn v Buln Buln Ellinbank v Warragul Ind Nar Nar Goon v Longwarry Neerim South v Garfield Poowong v Lang Lang Koo Wee Rup - bye ROUND 16: July 28 Bunyip v Lang Lang Catani v Longwarry Cora Lynn v Garfield Ellinbank v Nyora Koo Wee Rup v Nilma Darnum Nar Nar Goon v Buln Buln Poowong v Warragul Ind Neerim South - bye ROUND 17: August 4 Buln Buln v Catani Garfield v Nar Nar Goon Lang Lang v Koo Wee Rup Longwarry v Ellinbank Neerim South v Cora Lynn Nyora v Poowong Warragul Ind v Bunyip Nilma Darnum - bye ROUND 18: August 11 Bunyip v Nyora Catani v Garfield Ellinbank v Buln Buln Koo Wee Rup v Warragul Ind Nar Nar Goon v Neerim South Nilma Darnum v Lang Lang Poowong v Longwarry Cora Lynn - bye ROUND 19: August 18 Buln Buln v Poowong Cora Lynn v Nar Nar Goon Garfield v Ellinbank Longwarry v Bunyip Neerim South v Catani Nyora v Koo Wee Rup Warragul Ind v Nilma Darnum Lang Lang - bye Elimination Final Elimination Final 2nd Semi Final 1st Semi Final Preliminary Final Grand Final

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Board makes league better A BIG change in the Alberton Football and Netball League is the new board of management.

In 2012, the Alberton Football League and Alberton Netball Association become one and have merged to be administered by the board, replacing the previous delegate system.

“It’s been a long process and we’ve had several meetings that have gone for some length of time,” association president John Schelling said.

“We’ve had to discuss logos, all the netball side of things and much more, which is some new ground for us.”

Alberton will compete in the interleague competition for the first

time in many years as well as hosting a WorkSafe Match of the Month on May 6 between KorumburraBena and Kilcunda-Bass.

“There’s been a lot of activity this year and at the same time we’re bringing in new people, Gary Adams and Sindy Boyd,” Mr Schelling said.

Mr Adams has taken on the role of director of special events and publicity, while Ms Boyd is the new director of junior football and netball.

Mr Schelling said young players throughout the eastern end of the league are in short supply.

“Toora boys are struggling a bit and we have some issues with the younger boys at the eastern end of the league, you could say,” he said.

“There’s certainly a lack of

young players at this stage.

“Yarram are okay, Allies look like they could be struggling, Toora are struggling, MDU are struggling for juniors I hear, and Tarwin are definitely struggling.”

The young player void on the eastern end is in stark contrast to the western end, which seems to be flying.

“We’re looking at all sorts of things to solve the problem,” Mr Schelling said.

“We just try and work with each club on an individual basis to see if we can come up with a solution to the issue.

“Not unlike what we did with Fish Creek when they went through the same thing seven or eight years ago and Leongatha had to get them out of trouble.

“So we’re looking at those ideas to help out some of the clubs and we will be using the even numbers scenario, so if Tarwin is playing Korumburra-Bena, they borrow or loan players.”

According to Mr Schelling, the 2011 premiers are looking good at going back to back.

“You’ve always got to look favourably at last year’s premiers and Killy-Bass look like they’ve recruited well,” he said.

“I think you’ll see a much better showing from Phillip Island and Dalyston, while Yarram have bought quite a few home so they’ll be going along pretty well too.

“I just want to wish the clubs all the best for a successful season and I hope that people are out there enjoying their footy.”

Top man: Alberton Football League president, John Schelling.

Amanda rises to president AMANDA Calder is the new president of the Alberton Football Netball League netball sub-committee, stepping up from her previous three years as treasurer.

She replaces Kerri Besley, who is working overseas after a number of years sitting in the president’s chair.

Ms Calder, who is also a coach and player for Meeniyan Dumbalk United Netball Club, said she is excited to take on the role after being elected by her fellow committee members.

“This will be a bit of a change for me, but I look forward to it,” she said.

For the first time in a number of years, all 13 clubs will enter all six grades this season, a huge achievement for those struggling for players in the past.

“A big thank you to those clubs who didn’t have the numbers last year and have worked

Deja vu: Dalyston A Grade coach Caz Thomas and team captain Tess Angarane hold the premiership shield and cup after narrowly defeating Korumburra-Bena by one goal for the second year running.

Welcome to the top job: newly elected president of the Alberton Football and Netball league netball subcommittee, Amanda Calder, is looking forward to yet another fantastic season of netball in 2012. extra hard over the summer to make this season bigger and better than the last one,” Ms Calder said.

“Let’s all support these teams when we play them to show our appreciation for the hard work they have put in.”

The president also thanks all the club committees who have been working tirelessly to get the players on the court and the officials on the sidelines ready for this season.

A new addition for the sport this year, Al-

berton Netball now has its own internet site.

Much like football, the site will be updated weekly and will show up to date ladders and results for all grades, and can be found at albertonfnl.netballvic.asn.au.

2012 TAC Cup fixture Gippsland Power Round 1: March 31 v Dandenong Stringrays at Morwell Round 2: April 7 v Calder Cannons at Highgate Rec Res Round 3: April 14 v Bendigo Pioneers at Q.E.O. Bendigo Round 4: April 28 v Sandringham Dragons at Morwell Round 5: May 5 v Western Jets at Warrawee Park Round 6: May 12 v Eastern Ranges at Morwell Round 7: May 26 v Geelong Falcons at Visy Park Round 8: June 2 v Northern Knights at Preston City Oval Round 9: June 16 v North Ballarat Rebels

at Eureka Stadium Round 10: June 23 v Bendigo Pioneers at Warrawee Oval Round 11: June 30 v Murray Bushrangers at Preston City Oval Round 12: July 7 v Dandenong Stingrays at Shepley Oval Round 13: July 14 v Western Jets at Morwell Round 14: July 28 v Oakleigh Chargers at Morwell Round 15: August 4 v Eastern Ranges at Box Hill Round 16: August 18 v Sandringham Dragons at Warrawee Park Round 17: August 25 v Northern Knights at Morwell

Happy winners: Fish Creek Under 17s captain Hannah Flanders and coach Shelley Fixter celebrate their premiership victory over Korumburra-Bena.

Tarwin tucker: Tarwin Football Club members manned the canteen and kept the masses from going hungry, with a special visit from Senator Bridget McKenzie (second from left) pictured here with Janet McRae, Shouna Delany and Connie Butterfield.

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HIGH class coaching has the Leongatha Football Club looking good heading into the 2012 Gippsland Football League season.

Will Thursfield, previously of the Richmond Tigers, has been taking the Parrots through their paces for pre-season training.

He and assistant coach Taz Clingan, also of Tiger fame are looking forward to a good season.

Other new additions to the green and gold include some Alberton Football League young guns in the form of Jake Best coming from Foster and Cam Stone making the switch from Stony Creek.

Another Richmond face, Dave Gourdis, has joined the Parrots as well.

Paul O’Connor and Mick Otto come to the club while forward Dwayne Holt is back after playing in a different league.

Main losses out of the senior line-up include Nick Nagel, interleague player Tom Marriott and Jack Hughes who has made the move to play alongside his brother at Stony Creek.

Mark Lafferty is once again in charge of the Reserves team who bowed out in the 2011 grand final.

In a new role is Steve Fixter, who is Thirds coach for the Parrots and is set to make the most out of a great talent pool.

Matt Davies is taking up a familiar role as Fourths coach after being assistant coach for the Under 16s side last season.

Club president Mal Mackie didn’t want to give too much away about season 2012.

When The Star asked Mackie for his opinion on the form of the Parrots’ senior

side, he simply commented: “We’ll be competitive.”

The ground is on its way to better form as well, with cricket over.

“It’ll take another month to settle in on the ground with cricket season and what not, but should be good for the start of the season,” Mackie said.

In the netball, Eb Best is the A Grade coach for her third year and expecting good things from the girls.

“This is best team I’ve seen since I’ve been here,” she said.

“They are a determined, tough bunch that should go good.”

The A Grade team have had Kasie Rump return to the team, along with Alice Pratt coming from Mirboo North.

Numbers are up in general for Parrots’ netball.

“We’ve got really strong numbers in all the grades,” Best said.

“We should be pretty strong across the board.”

Last year the A Grade team was one game out from making finals and made the grand final in 2010.

Best said she wants to once again reach that grand final form and take it one step further.

The Parrots will be going up against local rivals Wonthaggi Power for their first official 2012 game.

Mackie is excited about the game and is keen to see how other teams in the league have shaped up over the offseason.

Leongatha will host the Wonthaggi Power in a night match on April 14 to kick off the Gippsland Football League’s 2012 season.

Leading coach: Parrot footballers Beau Vernon, Dwayne Holt and Paul O’Connor with their coach (second from left) Will Thursfield.

Learning the way: newcomer to the club Cameron Stone practices some handballs with Chris Verboon, a key player for the Parrots.

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Training hard: Paddy Kindellan concentrates as he puts one on his boot during training last week.

Ready to play: Kate Lafferty, Meg Rosser, Megan Lester, Alice Pratt and A Grade coach Eb Best are set for the 2012 season.

Practice makes perfect: the Parrots B Grade team watch as a goal is sunk in their favour during a practice match against Mirboo North last week.

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Recruits add power to Wonthaggi AFTER finishing last season one ladder position short of finals, Wonthaggi Power Football Club Seniors are aiming to climb up a few rungs in 2012.

A combination of strong recruitment and the return of past players have given the Power a whole new look on the field.

The likes of Nathan Jones, who has returned from 12 months overseas, Lee Warnett from the Shepparton area and Aaron Ware, who’s returned to Wonthaggi after playing in the West Australian Football League for the past two years, will boost the Power’s midfield, with Ware also taking on the role of assistant coach.

Leigh McDonald has stayed on as player and coach for the season, and will be joined by offfield assistant coach Shane Hamilton, who was with the club as a backline coach last year and has had previous experience coaching in the North Gippsland league.

Leigh Cummins from Traralgon and Brent McFarlane, who is joining the Power after training with them for the past two years whilst playing in the Geelong league, will add some strength to Wonthaggi’s backline.

Byron Dryden from Inverloch will also benefit the team in the ruck and around the ground.

Football manager Brett Tessari said they hope new recruit, on-ball forward Nathan Bell, who has come from the Golden Square Football Club in Bendigo, will put a few more goals on the board this season.

“We’re expecting him to be a good goal kicker, which is something we struggled with last year,” he said.

“Unfortunately he’s had his knee cleaned out recently, so you won’t see him until round three or four.”

Travis Krause from Inverloch, Daniel Domaille from the North Gippsland league and Bryce Marshall from Shepparton are also new additions to the team.

Justin Hill, who originally came to Wonthaggi from the Casey Cardinia league, but was injured for the 2011 season will finally take the field this year, while Phil Young returns to the Power from a year playing in Melbourne.

Mr Tessari said with so many new players, they have basically created a new team. Therefore the Power has played a number of pre-season games to familiarise the players with each other.

“The main reason we’ve had two intra-club games and three practice matches is because they need a fair bit of time to get used to each other,” he said, with the Power playing Korumburra and Churchill football clubs in the preseason.

“In total, they’ll have played five games before round one.”

Mr Tessari said the boys have been training vigorously in the lead up to the 2012 season.

“It’s been a long pre-season; they started in early November,” he said.

“We’ve had a fitness advisor, John Ryan working with the team; he is very well known throughout the state for his athletics and weight lifting.”

A number of Under 18 players will also return to the senior line-up throughout the year, with Dom O’Connor, Michael Kelly and Ben Graham performing well in the higher level in 2011.

Mr Tessari said after finishing one game out of the finals last year, they’d be “very disappointed” to miss out again.

“Last year we were aiming to improve from second last, and we did that with nine wins,” he said.

“This year we’re aiming to make the finals.”

The Power is looking forward to lining up against their arch rival, Leongatha Parrots, under lights at Leongatha in the opening round of the season in what is guaranteed to be a thriller match.

Wonthaggi’s netballers are also training hard in the lead up to the 2012 season, with fitness fanatic Brooke Scapin coaching A Grade.

The girls also took to the court early, playing in a pre-season tournament in Cranbourne over the weekend.

Mr Tessari said although B and C grades are slightly struggling for numbers, the Power’s junior teams are looking strong this year.

A number of major works are also being done around the ground, including new lighting and a new netball pavilion.

New recruits: Leigh Warnett from the Shepparton area will help to boost the Power’s midfield, while Travis Krause has made the short transfer across from the Inverloch Sea Eagles to join Wonthaggi.

Preparing for 2012: midfielder Leigh Warnett breaks away from his Korumburra opponent during a pre-season match against the Bulldogs two weekends ago.

In the coaching ranks: Shane Hamilton (pictured) has changed positions from backline coach to off-field assistant coach for the 2012 season, while Leigh McDonald remains both Seniors coach and player.

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Young blood to strengthen Roos

FISH Creek Football and Netball Club has welcomed a number of new and returning players leading into to what they hope is a successful season.

Consistently improving throughout 2011 and cementing their place in finals, the Seniors are hoping to continue moving up the ladder in the upcoming season.

With Marshall Livingstone continuing his role as Seniors coach and player, on-baller Brent Cooper has returned from Broadbeach in Queensland to the Kangaroos as assistant coach.

Football club secretary Mick McLoughlin said

the club was looking forward to Cooper rejoining Fish Creek.

McLoughlin said the Roos have recruited “reasonably well” leading into the 2012 season, with seven players signed up to the club.

Former Carlton player Laurence Angwin, who can “play anywhere”, will have a big presence on the ground, while young up-and-comer from Leongatha, Tom Gordon, is an asset to the club.

Trevor Hooker and Nathan Owens have both come across to join Fish Creek from Poowong, while centre half-forward and on-baller Reg Hoskin returns to the club from a stint playing for Hyatt in Melbourne.

Mark Bilney rounds off the recruits for the upcoming season, joining the team from Bonbeach.

McLoughlin said they are also excited about seeing some younger members of the team perform.

“Cal Park, who trained with the Casey Scorpions is an absolute superstar; I think he’ll be close to winning the best and fairest for the Alberton league,” he said.

“We’re also looking forward to Sam Sperling’s return after he was injured in round one last year and out for the season.

“The club at present is very excited about our younger players overall, with strong teams in the Thirds and Fourths; of course, our Fourths won the premiership last year so they’ll be hoping to continue that success.”

McLoughlin said he was “very confident” the Kangaroos would be a force to be reckoned with in the future.

Both the Seniors and Reserves prepared for their round one game against Tarwin by playing

practice matches against Hampton from the Southern Football League.

Around the ground at Fish Creek, new lights have been installed on the retaining towers, and the club hopes to receive funding to replace the towers in the near future.

The coaching boxes on the boundary line have been updated over the off season.

Fish Creek has also welcomed Darren Staley as the club’s president for 2012, replacing Neil Park.

Greg Buckland and McLoughlin both retained their positions as vice president and secretary this year.

Wendy Sperling is the coach of the Fish Creek Netball Club A Grade side for 2012.

The club has plenty of players lined up to play in all grades this season and have a strong junior side as well. The A Grade side is still a young side but is progressing nicely and will build up as the year progresses.

The club holds training

New and old at Fish Creek: Trevor Hooker, Brent Cooper, Cal Park, Sam Sperling, Ryan Nicoll, Nathan Owens and Tom Gordon are just a few of the players forming a strong Seniors team for the Kangaroos this season. on Tuesday and Thursday nights and has played a practice match against Stony Creek, where the team performed well.

If everything goes well, the new courts that were laid on March 22, through the flood relief grant, will be ready for the first game of the 2012 season.

Kangaroo young gun: Cal Park has been described as an “absolute superstar”

by Fish Creek secretary Mick McLoughlin, who thinks the young player will poll well in the Alberton league best and fairest this year.

Fish Creek Under 17s premiers in 2011: back, from left: Kara WoganBrowne, Elysia Shaw, Hannah Flanders, Abbey Shaw, Beth Pratt, Alice Gain.

Front: Sarah Hengstberger, Haley Watkins, Chloe Welsh and Amy Watkins.

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Bulldogs aim for glory KORUMBURRA-BENA is looking to take that extra step this year and make it to the Alberton grand final.

According to club secretary Allan Summerfield the senior squad is looking fit and preparing for a good year.

“We had a bit of trouble with injuries last year and we’re hoping to avoid that this year as best we can,” he said.

“The boys are fit and ready for the season.”

New additions to the side include Ash Salter and Jarrod Gilroy.

Cameron Woods is returning to the club after time away, while Tom Mayo is returning after playing for the Leongatha Parrots in 2011.

The team has lost Chad Macri and Luke van Rooye to Poowong and

James Rippingale has made the move to Bendigo.

Peter Helms is coaching the Seniors for his second year, while Jimmy Kyle is taking the Reserves for his first.

Ken Myors is taking on the role of Thirds coach while Mario Arestia is controlling the Fourths.

In the office, Michael Hopkins has taken on the position of president.

When it comes to the ground, the Bulldogs have had trouble over past years, but this year after some reseeding, it should be good to go for 2012.

“The boys haven’t been training on the ground recently, but will resume training on it this week,” Summerfield said.

Korumburra-Bena faces off with Yarram in the first round of the Alberton season.

Leading again: Peter Helms has stayed on as Seniors coach for the Bulldogs for 2012.

Keeping loose: Korumburra-Bena young gun Ashley Snooks was having his calves rubbed down by trainer Tim Snooks at three-quarter time of their practice match against Wonthaggi Power recently.

Good numbers: Korumburra’s senior team was full of new and returning players during a recent practice match.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 33

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Brick is the major material of construction, with a minor accent of western red cedar in homage to the original design award.

Set on a half acre that comprises a stunning array of colourful gardens and practical spaces, the home stretches roughly east to west in its space, with wings angling toward the north.

Front and centre is the entry hall, leading left toward a master bedroom with en suite and cavernous walk-in robe, a nearby spacious lounge and dining room, and separate study.

To the right, a well equipped and smartly-angled kitchen with adjacent meals room, connects the separate living spaces, and leads toward

a separate theatre room, and a guest or children’s wing incorporating two more bedrooms, mud room, laundry and second bathroom. A cute “snug”-like “ ” lik area off ff the th kitchen kit h has h been such a well-used, light-filled reading space for the owners, it is being repeated in their next build.

Soothing floor treatments of tiles, polished cork and carpets atop a concrete slab complement a variety of ceiling heights including a stunning clerestory feature in the main family living space.

Mostly neutral wall tones are offset with some hearty decorator colours, and each room enjoys a verdant outlook through timber framed windows.

Clearly a quality build, the home is insulated well, with additional attention to sound proofing of some internal walls too. A wood fired heater in the country style lounge room is

LEONGATHA Location: 6 Louise Simon Court Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $480,000-$520,000 Agent: Prom Country First National Contact: Kaz Hughes on 0417 516 998

supported with a three-head split system air conditioner, ceiling fans and of course the natural climate control achieved with such an efficient i t ddesign. i Double carport with undercover access to the main entrance, double steel shed, and “caraport” take care of vehicle and equipment storage, with a broad bitumen apron to ensure that vans or boat can be parked with ease.

On the northern side, an extensive paved pergola area framed with flora provides a fabulous outdoor living zone, with garden strolls through produce and other plantings an inviting option.

In one of Leongatha’s most exclusive streets, set amidst larger allotments with similarly high quality housing, close to the education precinct, this superior property will tick many boxes.

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HAT does upset reserve mean?

At auction, if a bid of $389,000 is made and no further bid is made, the vendor agrees to sell the property for $389,000.

This property was once part of a larger farming enterprise so there are plenty of handy sheds.

The property consists of five beautiful acres and has been operating as an alpaca farm for many years. It has good facilities which would be suitable for goats, sheep or beef cattle.

The terrain here is well drained with no hills, and nicely treed to create beauty and shelter, fenced into 11 paddocks with a great reticulated water system.

The property has a good water supply from a dam and windmill.

The property has run up to 40 alpaca including young, and will carry 25 adults all the year long.

The home is attractive and has a bit of heart.

Timber lining creates great warmth and appeal throughout the home.

The residence comprises three bedrooms, the kitchen, and the dining and

lounge room is one large open space with a beautiful large colonial window at one end.

This area has a wood heater and a split system air conditioner; the kitchen is attractive with timber cupboards, electric stove, and is all on a slate floor which is both practical and attractive.

The property has a recently installed solar panel system capable of reducing electricity consumption.

The home is surrounded by a beautiful and vibrant garden with some nice European trees; it is basically a cottage-style low maintenance garden which is very colourful and appealing.

It’s time for our vendor to retire to town; we offer here a genuine opportunity to secure a great property at a good price.

Do yourself a favour and check this property out for yourself.

KORUMBURRA Location: 517 Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Korumburra Contact: 5658 1500

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Ridge Brewery and the main street, this property sits on a

good sized block (approx. 709 sqm).

The interior consists of three bedrooms (open

fireplace in two of them) with cosy lounge area (which also has an open fireplace.) Polished timber floors feature throughout.

It has a functional kitchen and a good sized bathroom.

Pleasing to the eye from the outside, this property features vinyl weatherboards and good spouting.

Adequate fencing and shedding adds to the appeal of this very well positioned home. There is also plenty of room in the back yard for the dog or the kids.

Do not let this property pass without an inspection.

For auction on April 27 onsite.

Mirboo North Location: 30 Baromi Road Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Auction: April 27 onsite Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Mirboo North Contact: 5668 1300

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Elegance and style L

OCATED in the beautiful rolling hills of South Gippsland, this brand new home on half an acre will make being at home feel like you are in a retreat getaway.

Designed with three levels, the home comprises three bedrooms, two kitchens

and two bathrooms.

It offers polished floors throughout, cathedral ceilings, outdoor decking and an undercover carport. The block can be subdivided (STCA).

An inspection will impress. The owners are looking for offers over $370,000.

MIRBOO NORTH Location: 2/22 Railway Road Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Block size: 1960m2 Price: Offers over $370,000 Agent: Alex Scott and Staff, Leongatha Contact: 5662 0922

Fabulous family home T

HIS quality built, four bedroom home is set on a large block and is well worth the asking price.

With the beach and town centre only a short stroll away, the location is ideal.

The main room has built-in robe and en suite, all bedrooms contain walk-in robes and the third bedroom is set up as a study with plenty of space.

The large kitchen with separate dining and living area is a dream to work in, with

INVERLOCH Location: 7 Royal Parade Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $485,000 Agent: Alex Scott and Staff, Inverloch Contact: 5674 1111

loads of work space and a walk-in pantry. A second living area for entertaining or formal lounge room creates good separation from the family room.

A north facing, large deck area with a built-in spa is perfect for relaxing while the kids play.

The property is completed with a double garage at front, and side access to a work shed or boat/caravan storage at the back of the block.

Inspection is a must.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 39

Rare three bedroom unit A

RARE opportunity has arrived to purchase a three bedroom unit in Leongatha, highly maintained for more than 10 years by an elderly retiree.

The unit is exceptional value at $269,000.

Agent with SEJ Real Estate, Lyle Miller, said three bedroom units in town are hard to come by. Considering the size of the unit, the price would be under replacement value.

The unit, in the middle of a group of six at 18 Clinton Court off Turner Street, is accessed by a wide driveway.

There is a lock-up garage and shelving for storage and ample room for another park in front of the garage.

The unit is quite spacious with lawns, a garden and paved area at the back.

Inside, the property features an open plan kitchen/dining/lounge room with reverse cycle air conditioning and a gas heater. An additional wall heater services the passage leading to the three bedrooms.

All bedrooms have ceiling fans and situated between the bedrooms, a large bathroom houses a bath, separate shower and toilet.

Other highlights of the unit include new carpets, a kitchen with electric oven, and cupboards above and below the benches.

The unit is of brick construction with aluminium windows, tiled roof, there’s a bay window in the lounge, quality drapes and external sun blinds.

The property is well set up for retirees, with additional handrails.

It would be equally suitable for a small family as well. As neat as a pin, you could move in straight away and some furniture could also be purchased.

Nearby is lovely McIndoe Park, a corner milk bar and recreational facilities like the swimming pool and golf course.

Call in and see Lyle or Barry for an inspection.

LEONGATHA Location: 18 Clinton Court Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Price: $269,000 Agent: SEJ Real Estate Contact: Lyle Miller 0408 515 665 or Barry Redmond 0418 515 666

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Decline in affordable rentals THE most recent data about the cost of rental accommodation has revealed a substantial decline in the provision of affordable rental accommodation throughout Victoria.

This has occurred at the same time as a substantial shortage of rental accommodation in the last few decades. The shortage of housing has put pressure on rents, with an outcome of far fewer affordable rental homes being available.

The data, sourced from the Victorian Government’s Office of Housing, tells the story.

In the decade between the September

quarter of 2001 and 2011 there was a 55 per cent reduction in the number of affordable rental homes in Melbourne and a 19 per cent reduction in regional areas. A decade ago Melbourne had around 14,000 affordable rental homes – now it is around 8700.

This translates to greater competition for the few affordable rental homes that are available, and tenants having to pay rents that they cannot afford or being forced to live in areas far from employment.

Not only has the number of affordable homes changed but so, too, has the location. The highest availability for affordable rental homes is in regional Victoria and the few affordable rental homes avail-

able in Melbourne’s middle suburbs have disappeared.

For example, a decade ago 50 per cent of rental homes in the City of Knox were affordable and now only six per cent are.

Over the same time there was a drop from 47 per cent to 3.5 per cent in the City of Maroondah and from 28.5 per cent to 1.7 per cent in the City of Moreland.

To address this problem the State Government needs to increase direct investment in affordable and low-cost public housing, remove the opportunist taxes on investors and reduce the cost of development by improving the planning process.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 41

Young Sharks the focus THE new coach of Tarwin Lower Football Club is looking beyond season 2012.

Brett O’Halloran is not only aiming for a top finish this year, but also hopes to give the club’s younger players the experience they need to set the club up for future success.

“Last year we were able to blood a lot of our young guys and we are going to continue to give them as much experience

as we can. We have now managed to get a few senior players around them,” he said.

“The long term development of our juniors is the primary focus this year.”

O’Halloran fitted the club’s desire for a nonplaying coach. After running the bench for the past three years, he knew the players well.

Former Seniors premiership coach Mark Garnham has returned to the club and is joined

by Albert Russell, who will take to the forward line after a year with Dalyston.

Russell played senior football with Tarwin from 2004-10 and is welcomed back at the club.

Ben Chalmers is a rising junior player and has come from Leongatha to join his brothers Josh and Matt. Matt has been named in Gippsland Power’s Under 16s squad this year and played senior footy with Tarwin last year.

“Numbers have been strong in the Seniors and Seconds but we are still looking for any juniors keen on a game,” O’Halloran said.

The senior Sharks placed 10th last year and are looking to improve.

“We have been able to retain most of last year’s list which has been great.

It’s a very close, good family club with a nice relaxed atmosphere,” O’Halloran said.

The club will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its re-formation this year with a weekend of events on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June.

The Sharks will take on Meeniyan on the Saturday and a function will be held that night, followed by a family day on the Sunday.

The Saturday will feature the naming of the team of the past 25 years and many past players are expected to return.

The club re-formed

in 1987 after folding in the 1930s and president Dean Ellen attributes its ongoing success to “hard work”.

“We have not got a massive local base to draw from, so we have to work hard to get a local base at the club,” he said.

Ellen is joined by vice-president Anthony Hullick and secretary Kieran O’Loughlin.

Over summer, members painted the clubrooms, cleared trees and put 50 truckloads of soil on the oval to improve the playing surface.

Any juniors wishing to play are welcome to contact Ellen on 0408 587 712.

“There is a guaranteed game down here for half a dozen at least, in both the Thirds and Fourths,” Ellen said.

The netballers, however, are enjoying ample numbers, according to club president Di Bell, with 30 players at senior training.

“We are looking really good for numbers and we will try to promote our 17s into A Grade for a bit of experience as well,” she said.

“We have got a lot of old players back after they had babies and a couple of new recruits to fill A and B grade positions.”

Yolanda Lawton will coach A Grade; Tanya Eygenraam B Grade; Tracey DeMerlo C Grade; Eygenraam Under 17s; Paige Holness Under 15s; and Kath Gilbert

Ready to play: Tarwin players Ben Chalmers and James O’Sullivan with Seniors assistant coach Travis Cameron and coach Brett O’Halloran.

Under 13s.

Bell will be joined on the committee by vicepresident Larissa Falls, and joint secretaries, Eygenraam and Janine Moscript.

Netballers may consider installing patio blinds on their shed built last season, and many players have completed first aid and coaching courses.

“We did a lot of preseason training, starting in December and continuing into January and February,” Bell said.

Looking up: Thirds coach Peter Houston with young stars Kyle Robinson, Eamon Charles and Luke Thwaites.

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THE 2012 football season is nearly underway and the Seniors at Stony Creek have a new coach.

Last year’s Reserves coach, Sam Hughes, has stepped up to the senior coaching position for this season.

The Lions senior team has lost a few key players for this season including Cam Stone, who is off to Leongatha and Justin Shields, who has gone back to Cranbourne.

Former captain of Leongatha, Jack Hughes has joined the senior team and Lucas McMillan will be pulling on a Lions jumper for the 2012 season.

Hughes brings with him to Stony Creek major league experience, which will make

him a player to watch during the season.

The club has good numbers for the Seniors and Reserves sides and no surplus in the Thirds and Fourths.

The Lions senior team finished at sixth spot on the ladder in the 2011 season, and club president Bill Pratt is optimistic about the coming year.

“I think we are in similar form to last year. We are certainly no worse. If we are any better, time will tell,” Pratt said.

There have been no changes to the committee for the 2012 season and the Stony Creek ground is in good condition for yet another year of footy.

Stony Creek Netball Club president Rebecca Browne

has high expectations for the club this year. While A Grade finished in sixth spot on the ladder last year, the club has received an influx of new players and has boasted good numbers at training sessions so far this year.

A few of the new and returning players are Andrea Funnell, Eliza Hughes, Lauren Clark, Tarryn Anderson, Ash Browne and Michelle Street.

Dean Cashin will be coaching the A Grade side this year, Jenna Zuidema will be the B Grade coach and Rebecca Browne is the C Grade coach.

The club trains twice a week at the Stony Creek courts and has managed to get a few practice games in before Stony Creek Under 15s premiers in 2011: back, from left: coach Danielle Logan, Jamie Stefani, the season officially gets un- Bridget Monaghan, Holly Monaghan, De’Kodah Brewer, Nikita Wright, Taylah Darmanin, and coach Kristy Moore. Front: Maddi Funnel, Olivia Cope and Jade Cashin. derway.

Ready to go: A Grade coach Dean Cashin and senior players, Lauren Clarke (left) and Steph Goss are training hard for the upcoming season.

Bring it on: from left: Matt Linke, Sam Hughes, Jack Hughes and Dylan Zuidema get ready to tackle another year of footy.

We won: Stony Creek’s Under 15s players and supporters celebrate their 2011 victory.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 43

Meeniyan-Dumbalk regrouped and ready

AFTER a mid-season shake-up in 2011, Meeniyan Dumbalk United Football and Netball Club is in a strong position to take on the upcoming season.

Clint Johnston has returned as Seniors coach, while Stephen Trotman has also kept the job coaching Reserves.

Craig McGannon will again be working closely with Johnstone on match days.

The club has welcomed Shane Peters from Mirboo North to the team as both Seniors assistant coach and player.

Peters comes to MDU as an experienced footballer, having rep-

resented three different Victorian leagues in interleague matches as well as playing top level country football in the Ovens and Murray Football League.

The club’s 2011 best and fairest winner Tremaine Tohiariki has been joined at MDU by some of his former Seaford teammates keen to make the trip across from Frankston to play in the Alberton Football League.

Dean Witham, Ben Holman, Chris Deluca and Matt Doyle have all been recruited from Seaford.

“They’re all midfielders; they’ll give us more depth in the midfield, enabling us to make more rotations on the ground,”

Johnston said.

The club has regained a number of former players, including Ben Heppell, who has come back to MDU after a playing for Dederang-Mount Beauty in 2010 and Sunbury in 2011.

Tim Wightman has also returned to the sport with the club after a year off playing cricket in Scotland.

Tohiariki and Nick Johnston, who were both named in the Alberton Football League’s team of the year in 2011, will be expected to lead the team for another stellar season.

Johnston said he will be also encouraging Under 18 players to step up to senior level throughout the year.

“We used a number of Thirds players last year, and we will have plenty of the younger boys

pushing for senior selection again this season,” he said.

“We’ve got good numbers in our junior teams and we are looking forward to seeing them perform well.”

Johnston said both the Seniors and Reserves performed well against Seaford and Mirboo North in practice matches, fielding two full teams; a good sign leading into round one against Stony Creek at home.

“We finished fifth last year and made it through to the second round of finals,” he said.

“Obviously we’ll be hoping to improve on that this season; I think the club is in a good position to do really well.”

In the netball, Joanne Le Page has added the Under 17 team to her coaching agenda along with A Grade, while

On the ball: Meeniyan takes on Toora at home last year.

Amanda Calder will be coaching C Grade with the hope of going backto-back with a 2012 premiership.

Netball president Ash’lee Charlton is

MDU welcomes recruits: Dean Witham, Ben Holman, Chris Deluca and Matt Doyle have all joined MDU from Seaford, while assistant coach Shane Peters has moved on from Mirboo North to assist senior coach, Clint Johnston.

Gearing to go: Joanne Le Page (right) will be coaching both A Grade and Under 17s this season, and running training sessions for all senior players including Jordan Ralph, Mollie Bourke and Bronte Robb.

keeping busy while recovering from a knee reconstruction and will be coaching B Grade this

season; however her continued absence from A Grade’s line-up is a blow for the team.

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Playing for fun pays off

IN his president’s report last year, Foster Football Club’s Ian Lyon said an effective club structure ensures confidence, enjoyment, dedication, co-operation and general harmony.

“Our strategy has been to attract a range of players who are committed to the club and who enjoy it,” explained Lyon.

“We’ve had good local kids grow up into good footballers who are studying or working in Melbourne.

They meet other footballers, invite them down and with a club that’s a lot of fun, they stay.”

With that in place, the Tigers have turned their fortunes around

in the past few years, lining up last September in the grand final against Kilcunda-Bass.

Their president is expecting the Seniors to be comparable with last year’s side.

“We had a good pre-season practice match in Traralgon and that went well. The team is fit and ready to go and we’re targetting a finals berth,” Lyon said.

New players include Joel Northam and David Roose, with others in the pipeline. Darren Granger is back following a season on the Mornington Peninsula and Jack Weston has returned after two years away trying out with Geelong.

“He’s a very handy pick up,” Lyon said.

Simon Andrews, who left the area

as a youngster, has returned to take his place with his brother Michael, who played for Foster last year.

“We’re happy with our player numbers but we could always do with more to fill out the Seconds,” Lyon said.

The club is looking forward to being the first in the league to have new lights installed and hopes to host a twilight game before the season’s out.

The lighting is costing well in excess of $100,000 and comes thanks to a protracted application process.

The State Government has granted $60,000 towards the cost, while South Gippsland Shire Council has added $25,000, the football club $15,000, Esso and the Bendigo Bank $5000 each.

“There’s been a lot of voluntary work too,” said Ian. While the lights are expected to help the club’s bottom line, they will also serve the community; a necessary component of the application process. The oval is the landing place for the air ambulance, as well as being the official staging ground for emergency services during times of disaster such as fires or floods.

Foster Netball Club president Deb Allott thinks there’s another reason for the football club’s strength in numbers.

Although the netballers aren’t officially combined with the football club, its members attend everything the footy club has going, including fund raising and social events.

“We work together on lots of

It’s mine: Foster veteran Tim Howe and Kilcunda-Bass spearhead Luke James were on a collision course, but only had eyes for the ball during last year’s grand final.

Mick Andrews: Foster’s classy onballer let the ball float in the air for a moment before deciding his next move during last year’s big finale.

Cool response: despite having three Kilcunda-Bass opponents bearing down, the Tigers’ creative backman Richard Johnston was a picture of composure during last year’s grand final.

stuff,” Allott said.

And where the girls are, the boys will follow.

Allott said senior and junior numbers are promising. In fact, the junior numbers are “huge”.

“We’ll accommodate them all,” she said.

The netball club fields six teams, in A, B and C grades, Under 17, 15 and 13. A couple of last year’s A Grade players have left, but Allott said up and coming juniors would fill the gap.

Cath Chester will coach A Grade and Under 17s, with Bronwyn Williams coming across from Fish Creek to coach B Grade. Deb Hams will go into her second year as coach of C Grade, while Nicole McKenzie will coach the Under 15s and Hannah Bassett the Under 13s.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 45

Panther premiers set to pounce REIGNING premier Kilcunda-Bass Football Club is hungry to make it backto-back flags for the club after a stunning premiership win in 2011.

The Kilcunda-Bass Seniors premiership flag will be unfurled by proud club stalwart David Brown before the grand final rematch between Kilcunda-Bass and Foster next Saturday, March 31.

Alberton Football League president John Schelling will officiate and secretary Lynn Whelan will attend and the club has invited all members of the executive to attend as well as all club life members.

Club secretary Chris Kavanagh said there is a lot of pride at the club after winning its first ever Alberton league flag in 2011 and the club is hungry for more.

Not only are the Seniors looking for another successful year, but Kavanagh said the Under 18 team was “hungry for a flag”, having narrowly missed out last year.

The club has retained most of the premiership side from last year, having only lost two retired players, Wayne Anderson and Todd Miller, and two of its key players.

Chris Enders, who acted a cocaptain for the grand final team last year, has relocated to Bendigo for work and Brad Hender has moved to work in the mines in Western Australia.

The club is pleased to have some new recruits in ruckman Matt Hendry who returns to the

area from Barooga, and two handy on-ballers, Dave “Fev” Fevaldaki from Pakenham and Ben Emberson, who has moved to the area for work, from Hastings.

While the club has tried to leave the successful Under 18 side pretty much unchanged, three players have stepped up to the Seniors this year, Tom Keating, Justin Geowie and Tyson Charles.

Four times club best and fairest Damien Holmes will captain the Seniors side for his sixth year.

As for the Reserves, Bernie Wells will take on the role of coach for his third year, with Brent Wallace as assistant coach.

Simon “Plugger” Davis will be Under 18 coach; Dean Pipicello, Under 15; Steve Bracher, Under 13; and Steve Nicol Under 11.

Kilcunda-Bass has enjoyed a successful preseason with a practice match against Koo Wee Rup and last Saturday they had a good work out against the Melbourne High School Old Boys.

This was followed by a great social night with the Killy-Bass club hosting a spit roast and the Old Boys stayed on and enjoyed a weekend in the local area.

Club vice-president Greg Kane said the Seniors side had retained the core group and was looking to make the finals.

“We don’t underestimate our opposition and I know the other teams have made big improvements on last year, but we just want to make the finals and we will take it from there,” Kane said.

A moment to savour: after a stellar game and the last goal of the day Kilcunda-Bass big man Jamie Evans was deserving of his best on ground accolade in the 2011 grand final.

A moment to savour: after a stellar game and the last goal of the day, Kilcunda-Bass big man Jamie Evans was deserving of his best on ground accolade in the 2011 grand final.

That moment: the victorious Kilcunda-Bass Seniors side celebrates their premiership in 2011.

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ONE of the lines in the Dalyston Football Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme song is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are the mighty Magpie teamâ&#x20AC;?.

And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what its members plan to be again this season.

The netballers have been carrying the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fortunes in recent years and look like continuing this pattern.

Paul â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skeetaâ&#x20AC;? Brosnan is the new playing coach of the Seniors football side.

Club president Paul Dunlop said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skeetaâ&#x20AC;? had coached other clubs - including Wonthaggi - to premierships and Dalyston is looking to make finals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skeetaâ&#x20AC;? told The Star the boys have been training since late last November. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had really good attendances at preseason training and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve brought in some new ideas. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve adapted to them well.â&#x20AC;?

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been playing footy since he was a young boy and his experience at different clubs has helped form his coaching style. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to be a competitive club. We have a good mix of experienced players and good, young players.â&#x20AC;?

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a steady stream coming up from the Thirds and Fourths.

But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all about winning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skeetaâ&#x20AC;? was drawn also by the community atmosphere at Dalyston. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a family orientated club,â&#x20AC;? Dunlop said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and the general health of the football and netball clubs is important because it gets plenty of kids playing sport. Our numbers are tremendous â&#x20AC;&#x201C; netball is the same so the club is in a good place.â&#x20AC;?

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a strong focus on juniors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As long as thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100 kids running around the football ground on a Wednesday night (junior training) Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy,â&#x20AC;? Dunlop said.

Under 15 and Under 13 coach Jenny McRae said the same thing. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a past president of the netballers and enjoys putting her energy into training and encouraging young people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a great bunch.â&#x20AC;?

She said the concentration on juniors had been a 10-year project and had been of great benefit be-

New coach: Paul â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skeetaâ&#x20AC;? Brosnan is the new playing coach of the Dalyston Seniors. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyeing a finals berth.

Netball strength: Jenny McRae puts her young charges through their paces at netball training. She coaches the Under 13s and 15s, who have strong prospects this season. cause the young players then go into senior sides. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Development wise weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done a lot. And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been successful.â&#x20AC;?

The A Grade netballers won back-to-back premierships last season and the one before and judging by the hectic drills Jenny

was putting her charges through at training last Thursday evening, the juniors will be teams to watch.

The Under 13 netballers won their premiership last season and according to netball secretary Tess Angarane, the Under 15s will

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Netball began at Dalyston in the early 1970s, but the footy club traces its origins to 1898 when it was known as Powlett River.

The club has spawned star players including Colin McRae who went on to Fitzroy and Ian Robertson who became one of Carltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best.

Dalyston Seniors last won a premiership in 1989.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 47

YARRAM has been working hard on the track over the past four months under new senior coach Anthony Pavey.

Ready to play: Toora is looking forward to a good year, and has welcomed local lad Paul Roberts as senior coach.

THE Toora Magpies Football Club has put its faith in local talent, elevating Paul ‘Rob-

bo’ Roberts to senior coach.

Roberts is a Toora boy and played his junior, and

most of his senior footy, at Toora, racking up more than 200 club games.

A club official said he had returned to the club to “ignite some passion and improve club morale for all players, members and supporters”.

“It’s a privilege to be involved in the Toora community again and be able to give something back to the club I grew up with. I am really hoping to have a strong influence and make a difference,” Roberts said.

He said his main aim was to instil confidence in all players and inspire players to achieve set goals.

A club official said the recruitment process was continuing, with the return of Jake Dows from Foster seen as a major plus for the club. Al Green will be missed.

The club is in great shape on and off the field: financially stable with an enviable social scene.

However the club is going to sorely miss the larger-than-life figure of vicepresident Joe Pinzone, who has moved to New South Wales.

Pete Hollier and Dan Knee will again share the role of president. Michael Kirwan will take on the role of vice-president.

Tara Hollier is secretary for a second year and Rachel Brown is treasurer for a third year.

Ray East will coach the Fourths and John Doran the Thirds. An announcement is yet to be made about the Seconds.

The Thirds have healthy numbers, and have been bolstered by the return of Ben Doran.

But Tara said more players were always welcome.

“If anyone is interested in helping out in any capacity - lots of jobs only take five minutes, some take a lot more - or would like more information about our club, please do not hesitate to contact us,” Tara said.

“We are all hoping for a much more successful year in 2012 and would like to continue to thank those that help in any way to keep our club running.”

“Training has been going well. We’ve had good numbers and even been able to play intra-club games on some nights already,” Pavey said.

“Recruiting has been focused towards past players. So far we have been able to get some talent back: Kyle Sleep, Carson Strobel, Luke Pavey, Ash Lynch,” Pavey said.

The club is also hoping to convince Chris Pettitt to return as well.

“Chris has been training every night but he’s just not sure whether he’s going to move away again or not.

“Matt Sufolis is another we are hoping will commit after the cricket season.

“We’ve had a number of young fellas training, with Brady Davis and Luke LeBlanc showing good early season form.

“Nathan Lynch, who was out most of last season with an ankle injury, looks to be moving well and should make an impact.”

Pavey is expecting his team to make the finals this season.

“Who knows what can happen from there,” he said.

Netball-wise, a new president has stepped up to the plate. Shannon Taylor will be in charge of ensuring everything on the netball court goes smoothly.

Shannon takes over from Tracey Richards who led the Demonettes for many years. Tracey is taking a well earned rest from the responsibilities to focus on her son Zac, who will be lining up with New coach Yarram: Anthony Pavey.

Yarram Fourths this season.

ALLIES senior coach Shane Buckley and his recruitment committee have been busy signing players for their 2012 season assault.

Numbers boost: Allies coach Shane Buckley.

So far the club has secured the signatures of Warren Davidson and Tyson Sparks from Mornington Penisula, Casey Ferguson from Toora, Michael and Brett Hidgecock from Eastern Football League, Hank Norman from Yarram and Ben Tillack from Woodside.

The club held a very successful family day

recently with special guest, former Essendon great Simon Madden on hand to give tips to their young up and coming players.

It was the second time Madden had visited the Allies, the last visit was back in 2006. He was one of the first to recognise the talents of Nathan Vardy, now a Geelong player.

The netballers have been working hard in the off season, raising money for their new court complex.

Allies netballers will be hoping to continue the tradition of strong teams across the board again this season

PHILLIP Island has a new Seniors coach this year in Brendan Hickman.

Hickman brings to the club a wealth of experience and success, having coached the Gibson club to three premiership flags, and coached Keilor to two flags in a row.

The club is very excited to have such an accredited team leader join the club.

He is a great communicator and the club believes he will be a good teacher with his common sense approach. Hickman will be kept extremely busy in what will be a dual role for him this year, also coaching the young Under 11 team as his son will be playing.

The club has recruited well in the off season, picking up a big six foot nine ruckman in Tim Renouf from Mount Martha. He will definitely add a big boost to the Seniors this year, as the club was lacking in depth in this area last year.

Two Watsonia players come to the island: Tim Bunn, a centre half forward and according to Phillip Island club representative Michael Taylor, a very handy player, as well as half forward on-baller Heath Pearce. Hickman is thrilled to have local teacher Matt

Bulldog trio: from left, Phillip Island teacher and soccer player Matt Jackson is looking forward the challenge of playing with the Bulldogs and he has already impressed new Seniors coach Brendan Hickman, as has another new Seniors player Watsonia’s Tim Bunn.

Jackson make the transition from soccer to the seniors team. Advantageous will be his six foot three height and as Taylor said, “He is a real athlete.”

Christian Blundy from Black Rock, a mid-field player joins the club. Returning from the Southern League team Bentleigh to the Seniors this season will be centre half-back Luke Forrest and centre half back Jamie Youle, who has had a year off. Cam McPhillips has also joined the seniors this year.

Taylor said some of the Under 18 players could easily step up to seasons this

year including Ari Cook, Eli Richards, also a top cricketer, Gavin Powells and Zac Wagner.

Reserves coach for a second year is Kevin Taylor. Under 18s will see the coaching role shared by Seniors captain Chris Terlich and Scott Riordan. The club sees this as a very exciting outcome. Darren Marks will be Under 15s coach.

As for the juniors, Taylor said they have had good numbers at training, with 24 on the books for the Under 18 and some 28 in the Under 15.

The Phillip Island Bulldogs enjoyed a training ses-

sion with the Western Bulldogs last week, and a good work out during their practice match against South Morang on Saturday.

The Bulldogs have a bye in the first round of the Alberton Football League season on Saturday, March 31 and will have a tough match in its season opener, taking on traditional rivals and reigning premiers Kilcunda-Bass in the Easter blockbuster at Cowes. The teams will play off for the Erik Marks Cup. If you would like to play for the Bulldogs this season give Taylor a call on 0411 552 737.

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AFL star to lead Sea Eagles FORMER AFL player Paul Morwood will head Inverloch-Kongwak Football Club’s senior side this season.

The one-time Sydney, St Kilda and Collingwood player is a friend of The Esplanade Hotel publican Bruce Clark.

With 170 AFL games to his credit before retiring in 1990, Morwood will bring a top level approach to his role as non-playing coach.

Club president Russell Miller is delighted to have Morwood on board.

“His training is very much focused on game day

situations. We are hoping that he will bring some fresh ideas and some of that AFL experience,” Miller said.

Morwood will be backed by captain Tim Thornby and the club’s leadership group: Lance Oswald, Adam Cross, Luke Reddie, Dylan Clarke and Mark Billows.

Mid-fielder Oswald was recruited to the club from Murray League club Nyah Nyah West, armed with experience playing with North Melbourne, Port Adelaide and West Adelaide. On-baller Pat McCarthy was recruited from St Kevin’s Old Boys and comes with time with

Top notch: new Inverloch-Kongwak Football Club Seniors coach Paul Morwood (second from right) with some of his leadership group, from left: Lance Oswald, Luke Reddie and Adam Cross.

Collingwood’s VFL side.

Tom Cannon has relocated from Darwin side St Mary’s in the Northern Territory Football League.

The cousin of captain Thornby, Cannon looks promising.

Luke Reddie has returned to the club after injury restricted him to just six games with Nar Nar Goon in 2011 and will be joined by Daniel Kilpatrick from Ballarat.

The Seniors won 10 games but finished 10th last year and the Reserves have lost players to retirement.

More Thirds players are welcome and will again be coached by Steve Fisher.

New Fourths coach Simon Mullins brings some new approaches to the club.

The club played practice matches against Highett and Newborough, and is looking forward to the Easter Saturday blockbuster against Korumburra-Bena at home.

Miller will be assisted by vice-president Peter Scott, secretary Tim Richardson and treasurer Brad Hodson.

On the netball court, I-K will field teams in A, B and

C grades, as well as Under 17s, 15s and 13s.

Club president Jenny Scott said junior numbers are healthy and the senior sides will be bolstered by young players.

Kylie Debono will coach A Grade, Deb Griffin B Grade, Jodie Truman C Grade, Jesse Boyd Under 17s, Jenny Scott Under 15s and Jo McCaughan Under 13s. Several new players have joined the pool of regulars. Scott is joined by vice-president Shannon Burke and secretary Rachel Miller.

Tigers aim for top year THE Mirboo North Tigers are ready to take on the Mid Gippsland League.

Club president Joe Koene is positive the club will have another stellar year.

“We are hoping to do well again this year. We have spent a lot of time in the off season putting the teams together,” Koene said.

With the Seniors finishing the year in third place on the ladder last year, there is some room for improvement.

“It is going to be a big year for the club,” Koene said.

The Thirds won the premiership in 2011 and club vice-president Paul Peluso thinks they will be strong enough to win it again.

Troy Hamilton has

taken on the role of Seniors coach this year. Brent Harriage is coaching the Reserves, Chris Joustra will be coaching the Thirds and Andy Taylor is in charge of Fourths.

The Seniors team has a few familiar faces returning to the ranks this year. Stuart and Alistair Keel are back and so is Jake Nash after a break. Brian Waters from Glengarry and Paul Spurling from the Maine Tigers in Queensland are new.

Colin Leach is treasurer and Sharlene Hardisty the new secretary. Chris van der Zalm is now in charge of junior operations.

Liam Nash, a young Mirboo North player, has been accepted into the Gippsland Power Under 18 side.

Matt Holland has stepped aside from coaching duties to concentrate on

Out to play: from left, Anthony Bence, coach Troy Hamilton, Tim Traill, and Daniel Taylor are pumped for the 2012 season. his on field performance in 2012.

Mirboo North Netball Club has suffered a few losses this season, with many of their senior players not returning to the club due to work and other commitments.

Club president Angie Rogers is going to be coaching the A Grade side as well

as the Under 17s side with her husband Steven.

The B Grade coaching team is made up of Merryn Joustra and Kim Shiels.

Lexie Andrews is coaching the C Grade side and Carlie Arnold is helping the D Grade team this year.

The Under 15s side will be coached by Louisa Pratt and Jude Degennaro.

“Our goal is to get as many of our teams into the final as we can. We have a very young B Grade team with a lot of a potential, but they should develop during the season,” Rogers said.

“Numbers are good for the season, and there are still people coming into the side.

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★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★ ARIES - March 21 - April 20

Your changing ideas can lead to a period of worthwhile introspection.

Wherever you find yourself - and travel is highlighted, you are in demand. Don’t postpone business related calls.

TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

Cultural and recreational activities are spotlighted this week.

Creativity flourishes too, but don’t ignore business responsibilities.

Paperwork may overwhelm you after the weekend.

GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

You are in the limelight. This is a good week to make your pitch to a large audience. Relationships benefit from frank discussions. Be sure not to rush any of these sessions.

CANCER - June 22 - July 22

Music is in the air. The week may find you spending time in a melodic setting. You are quite influential now. People in authority are interested in your ideas.

LEO - July 23 - August 22

It is a hectic period at the workplace and this is a good week to prove yourself. An old debt may be repaid to you by Thursday. A relative or old friend may be willing to sponsor your plans.

VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

Don’t be shy when it comes to offering your ideas for a community project. Your letter to the editor, for example, may bring results. Long term relationships are favourably spotlighted.

LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

Artistic abilities shine through this week, but be warned that your artistic temperament may easily flare up before the weekend. Searches in general pay off, starting Friday.

SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

You are involved in sporting events, either as a spectator or participant.

Romance thrives on an intellectual level. If making a career choice, accent logic over impulse.

SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

Your inquisitiveness can lead to important discoveries. People in high places are taken with your good humour and efficient manner.

Best friends are mainly of the opposite sex.

CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

Generosity proves an asset and a liability. Travel is highlighted, especially if new destinations are included. Ingenious ideas may require one more trip to the drawing board.

AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

Projects are delayed. This is a good week for getting a head start on long term assignments. Avoid making announcements until plans are finalised. This is a great week for friendship.

PISCES - February 20 - March 20

It’s important to clear the air quickly over a family matter. In a community role, your magnetism is inspiring. Budding relationships may blossom after the weekend.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

You provide a sense of security to those you love. Commonsense is another winning trait. You are frugal, realistic and practical. Over the past you have drawn the blueprint for a career or family related project. Your plans may come into fruition soon.

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Church Times ANGLICAN: Wednesday, March 28: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Sunday, April 1: 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.

AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES (AOG): 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 Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466.

Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Rob Davey 5625 3226. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219.

Equip Church - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday service 10am.

Contact: John 0408 305 880.

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: Every first Sunday of the month. Sunday morning 11am - 12.30pm. Fun and games, all ages, all are welcome. Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5678 7692, 0447 724 989.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School -

11.30am.

CATHOLIC: 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 Grain Store, 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: Sagala - Tuesday, 4 - 5.30pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome.

Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, 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. All Sunday evening services at 5pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527.

UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, April 1 (Palm Sunday), 10am. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am (HC). 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 5664 9306.

FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8318 ACROSS 1. Miss Black, the wanderer (4). 7, It’s by no means everyone who’s an eccentric (3,6). 8. Hem in the group (4). 9.

Vacancy for a rope-maker (4). 10. He can make a big noise of you (4). 11. When back, say nothing of the band (4).

14. Unable to stand, learn not to travel in it (10). 16. Not having gone quiet at that point (5,5). 19. Like an idiot, restraining the gentle animal (4). 22. A pre-backed mount (4). 24. So going back again gets a shot (4). 25. Turn in the breeze (4). 26. Anticipate and get the van to stop (9).

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Given it on the road to manoeuvre, is skilful (6). 4. The charm of a carillon say (6). 5. An up-market vehicle (4).

6. Finding, on going to visit (7,2). 12. Anxiety created by demagogues (9). 13. Greeting with an English fifty pound rise (4). 15. Pipe up “They’re herbivores” (4). 17. Understanding, do your best to include a tea-break (6). 18.

Carryback into the squelchy fen to swallow up (6). 20.

Think it’s a hollow tree (5). 21. Concluded there are many in dire need (5). 23. He’ll have beer - cold (4).

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Afternoon with friends: Sue Hammond from Melbourne sips coffee with Lauris Whitelaw of Korumburra at Djinta Djinta winery.

• Mossvale Park Music Festival, Berrys Creek.

• Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally, Nyora.

• Toora Heritage Pear Orchard festival.

• Jazz at Djinta Djinta Winery, Kardella.

Local producers: Lyndell Shields and David Hutchinson from Mount Best, purveying their range of home grown organic sauces and chutneys at Toora.

Star attraction: Teresa Lockhart from Nyora, with her 17-year-old, 17.2hh friend, Balldrick the Clydesdale, at the tractor rally.

Toasting: from left, Hilary and Louise Gerrard from Leongatha enjoy an afternoon among the vines with Mick and Di Kuyken from Yinnar South.

Bocce: from left, Pino Bakos of Toora, Jeff Unthank of Toora, Arie Bos of Welshpool and Tony Hurst of Foster get ready to play some bocce.

Art aficionados: Zane and Tamsin Gough from Cessnock, NSW check out the art by Toora PS students, including Lily Guligo’s (right) work.

Left: Enjoying the music: Emina Dzananovic from Melbourne, Malcolm Dickson from Warragul, Emily Ulman and Belinda LaRocca from Melbourne took a comfortable spot right in front of the stage at Mossvale Music Festival.

Right: Old hand: Bonnie, the 26-year-old Clydesdale poses with tractor rally regulars, Noel Hopkins and his grandchildren, Charlotte and Will Anthony at the tractor rally.

Above: Mossvale Music Festival: Kate Adkins, Kellie Thomas and Kristy Leys danced on well into the night at the Mossvale Music Festival.

Festive spirit: Megan Williams with her two helpers, Jarvis (left) and Tyler Bindloss, all of Toora. They had a range of pear condiments for sale. Megan was also the party face painter.

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GRACE Lily Owens was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on February 21 to Natalie and Ryan Owens of Wonthaggi. Grace Lily is with her brothers Brady, 7, Caelan, 6, and Lachlan, 3.

EVAN Ronald Speed was born on March 17 at West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul. He is another little boy for Brent and Jane of Trafalgar (formerly of Mirboo North) and a brother to Timothy, 19 months.

RHILEY Daniel Meehan was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on March 19 to Toni and Daniel Meehan of Wonthaggi. Rhiley is a new brother for Cambell.

ALEX Douglas John Banks was born at Leongatha Memorial Hospital on March 21. Alex is the first child for Dale and Claire Banks of Mirboo North.

ANGUS Patrick and Quinn Annabel are the first children for Paul and Louise Wilson of Korumburra. Angus and Quinn were born on February 21 at Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon. Angus and Quinn spent a month in hospital before coming home. Paul and Louise appreciated the efforts of staff at Latrobe and Leongatha Memorial hospitals, and Monash Medical Centre.

Left: RUBY Connally was born at Leongatha Memorial Hospital on March 8 to Adrian and Jacqui of Turtons Creek. Ruby is a sister for Charlotte, 3, and Tate, 1.

Welshpool Primary keeps active

By Sarah Vella WELSHPOOL and District Primary School is an active little place.

The school entered two teams into the Kanga 8s Cricket round robin tournament in Yarram on March 14. The school competed against teams from Yarram, Devon North, Woodside, Alberton and St Mary’s.

Despite the wide range of ages competing for Welshpool, both the girls and boys teams performed admirably, with the boys winning two of their four games, while the girls were successful in one of their games as well.

The whole student body participates in a fitness session every morning before class. The 15-20 minute sessions include running and athletics, games, gymnastics and even dance.

All 29 students are collectively adding up the kilometres they run around the school oval during these sessions.

They are hoping to rack

up enough kilometres to get them (figuratively) to the London Olympic Games, or at least to the Melbourne Airport. The current total of kilometres gets them just past Dandenong.

The Welshpool Flower show is coming up and the students of the Prep/ One/Two class have been busy making a scarecrow to exhibit in the show.

The students used old leaves to stuff his clothes and gumboots for his feet.

The students made him a happy scarecrow, with a big smile and a warm scarf. He will be completed when he receives gloves for hands.

The school’s kitchen garden is nearing the end of its summer fruiting season; however there are still some tomatoes, rhubarb and Jerusalem artichokes to harvest. The students have been using fruit and vegetables from their garden throughout the term, recently putting together a tomato and corn salad and apple pies.

They will soon renovate their garden to accommodate their winter crops.

Happy scarecrow: Elsa Gallagher, Charlie Cashmore, Sophie Platt, and Byron Doran show off their class creation for the Welshpool Flower Show.

Meals roster (Leongatha) Rotary Club (all week), S. Birch (all week) and Lions Club (all week) will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning April 2, 2012.

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Party time: Inverloch Primary School children cannot wait for the annual fair on Easter Saturday.

Easter fair returns to Inverloch

INVERLOCH Primary School’s Easter Fair, to be held Easter Saturday (April 7) has all the great stuff that makes a fair fun!

Awesome spinning wheel prizes, fantastic face painting, food and lots of it, tattoos, raffles, delicious home-made produce and cake stall, books, pre-loved clothing and a secondhand bazaar.

There will be showbags, lolly shop, slushies, photography and Lego exhibitions, fairy floss, mystery bottles, coin toss, hoop bottles, divine Devonshire teas and great coffee.

But there’s more, including live entertainment on stage by students and the amazing Maureen and Leigh from Wonthaggi Rock School and Learn to be a Popstar School. rides. Ten A fair isn’t complete without rides amazing rides including baby animal farm and merry-go-round will keep little (and not so little) children entertained all day.

Inverloch Primary School Easter Fair has something for everyone.

Past successful fairs are a great reflection of the spirit and values that the community embraces: give your best to be your best; community, family and most

importantly fun!

The fair will showcase the new school facilities.

Grade 6 students will collect donations d sell ll bbubble bbl wands d to raise i money ffor a and bike rack.

Five per cent of profits will go to the Student Representative Council.

Once again the fair could not be possible without the tremendous support from local businesses and the amazing parent volunteers from the school.

The fair will be held from 9am to 2pm.

Hip hop teacher on way THE boys at the Lisa Pellin Dancers in Leongatha are looking forward to next week, as it will be their first hip hop class with a male teacher.

Rob McLean has trained in break dancing, street funk and other hip hop styles in Australia, Los Angeles and New York City.

Rob has performed for the Sydney and LA Carnivals and with artists such as Tony Czar, Andye J, Erica Sobol and Rob Rich.

Currently teaching in Mel-

bourne, Rob and will be travelling to Leongatha regularly to take classes at the Lisa Pellin studios.

Dancers studios Classes will be held on Wednesday nights from 4pm to 5.30pm for junior and intermediates. Boys only class from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and 7.30 to 9pm for seniors.

Classes are casual so you can pay as you go, $15 for the hour and a half classes and $12 for the one hour classes.

For more information or to enrol in these classes contact Hip hop: the boys from Lisa Pellin Dancers are set to meet Lisa Pellin Dancers 5662 5452. teacher Rob McLean.

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Tour returns Artists invited to Tarwin THE annual Tour de Tarwin will again be held on Easter Saturday, April 7.

Walk or ride between Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower, to raise money for the Tarwin Lower District CFA and Venus Bay Community Emergency Response Team.

The success of Tour de Tarwin lies in its inclusiveness of people of all ages, levels of fitness, drawing together the themes of community, health and leisure in a safely managed environment.

The event has steadily grown from 200 participants in its first year

(2007) to around 1300 last year.

More than 1500 people are expected to take part this year and a recorded $14,000 was raised last year.

Festivities begin on Good Friday, April 6, with the official launch at the Riverview Hotel, Tarwin Lower at 7pm.

On Saturday, a farmers’ market will be held at Venus Bay shopping village, with registration outside Venus Bay Store at 9am.

Riders or walkers are $7 per person and families $15 (a family is considered parents and three children). Entry includes tour lanyards and showbags.

All set: Tour de Tarwin participants set off in a past event.

From10am, enjoy market stalls, free face painting and live music from Beggs to Differ.

The walk, bike ride and picnic starts at noon from the Venus Bay Village.

Tour teams are welcome to dress to impress.

At 1pm, tour participants will arrive at the Tarwin Lower Long Table picnic area for sausage sizzle, food stalls, music and much more.

The You Beaut Raffle Draw and lucky prizes will be drawn at 2pm.

The tour was named South Gippsland Shire Council Community Event of the Year in 2010.

CREATIVE Gippsland’s May 2012 theme is eMOTION and the Baw Baw Arts Alliance is inviting South Gippsland artists to join in its contribution to the festival entitled eMOTION meets eART.

With this theme in mind, consider artists such as Rodin, Salvador Dali, or Picasso deciding to create an art piece that could be viewed in situ, on a smart phone or the internet simultaneously.

Picasso himself once said, “The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place; from the sky, from the earth, from a

scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web.”

Feelings have inspired imaginative and diverse artists over thousands of years and are now reaching the deepest realms of cyberspace.

West Gippsland artists will have the opportunity to showcase their work at the Arts Hub in Yarragon as well as promoting their work using online technologies. Guest artists are also sought to speak about their work.

Interested artists should call Sue Keirnan by mid April on 0438 276 405, email bbaa@isnapbox.com or visit www.bawbawartsalliance.org. au

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• VLE LEONGATHA

Demand high across board Store

STRONGER demand made some of the recent store cattle prices seem more acceptable, with most cattle selling 2c to 10c/kg dearer.

This was very noticeable in the grown steer and bullock sale, and most of the lean dairy cows. The buying fraternity was unchanged but all wanted cattle. The quality of the yarding was very mixed, although a number of good quality bullocks were offered.

Only 75 vealers were sold, with most making from 210c to 258c/kg. A very small supply of 15 light and medium weight yearling steers were penned, and prices were from 185c to 220c/kg. Prices were better for all of the 135 heifers penned. The best quality made from 195c to 220c with others mostly 165c to 196c/kg.

Heavy yearling steers, grown steers and bullocks, and heavy manufacturing all made up the smaller penning of 960 heavy steers. Prices were mostly 8c to 10c dearer with 0 and 2 teeth steers 196c to 206c, grown steers 195c to 202c, and prime bullocks 187c to 199c/ kg.

Strong demand for manufacturing cattle saw Friesians make from 152c to 168c, and others 172c to 190c/ kg. The higher prices included some extra heavy bullocks weighing up to 90kg lwt.

The sale of 530 cows included many pens of good quality beef cows, and numerous pens of lean dairy cows. Demand was strong for all classes. Better beef cows sold from 149c to 165c, larger frame 2 score cows 145c to 160c, and included several pens of Friesians.

There is a new order out for 90CL grinding beef from the US, and very strong competition for 1 score cows saw most make from 115c to 142c/kg. The carcass weight price average was estimated at 312c/kg.

There were 40 bulls penned, which made from 149c to 179c/kg.

sale

Wednesday, March 21 BULLOCKS 1 Dot Pearce, Leongatha 7 N. & L. Sherlock, Leongatha 4 U. Kratzat, Mirboo North 4 I.M. & W.M. Pepperell, Bena 4 J.W. & L.G. Fiddelaers, Koorooman 12 Rumridge P/L, Mt Eliza

580kg 565kg 585kg 597kg 615kg 649kg

210.0 202.0 200.2 198.6 198.6 197.2

STEERS 1 E.F. & R.M. Pocklington, Loch 1 J.K. & D.L. Hayles, Narracan 1 P.A. & M.A. Dwyer, Leongatha 1 Dot Pearce, Leongatha 1 N.M. & M.E. Wight, Hedley 2 J.F. & J.P. O’Neil, Korumburra

415kg 375kg 450kg 435kg 390kg 330kg

257.6 $1069 250.2 $938 248.2 $1116 245.6 $1068 241.6 $942 235.6 $777

COWS 1 C.W. Littlejohn, Mirboo 1 L.N. & A.M. Watt, Won Wron 1 T. & J. McRae, Buffalo 1 L.R. & K.A. Morris, Welshpool 1 G.S. & J. Tuckett, Woodside 13 R. Boddy & Son, Woodside

510kg 500kg 545kg 670kg 695kg 618kg

165.0 $841 165.0 $825 164.0 $893 163.6 $1096 162.0 $1125 161.6 $998

HEIFERS 1 S.J. & C.A. Carbone, Thorpdale 1 G.W. Pratt, Bena 3 J.S. & A.J. Kenny, Allambee East 1 D. Encel, Wonga Wonga 1 J.F. & J.P. O’Neil, Korumburra 1 C. & J. Carter, Tarwin

330kg 330kg 285kg 345kg 350kg 415kg

248.6 235.6 230.6 230.0 225.6 220.0

$820 $777 $657 $793 $789 $913

BULLS 1 N. Stuart, Nerrena 1 C. Bowlen, Glengarry North 1 G. Sauppe, Narracan 1 L.P. & H.J. McRae, Koorooman 1 T.J. & C.A. Hulls, Korumburra 1 U. Kratzat, Mirboo North

860kg 895kg 800kg 845kg 690kg 605kg

175.6 173.6 168.6 168.0 167.6 166.6

$1510 $1553 $1348 $1419 $1156 $1007

$1218 $1142 $1171 $1186 $1221 $1280

Thursday March 22 Total yarding 1443 Steers: G.W. & Y.B. Byrne, Hazelwood, 3 x $1110; Narjo P/L, Drouin South, 17 x $1055; M. & K. Rogers, Doomburrim, 1 x $1035; J.D. & C.M. Bowman, Allambee, 12 x $970; I.E. & P.M. Smith, Inverloch, 9 x $970; P. Springer, Ranceby, 5 x $965.

Heifers: T.R. Burns, Moyarra, 10 x $895; M.J. Bowler, Meeniyan, 6 x $800; V. Mauruzza, Welshpool, 9 x $800; C.J. & W.M. McAinch, Meeniyan, 1 x $800; A.J. & W.P. Coleman, Riverslea, 1 x $770; M.E. Pretty, Binginwarri, 5 x $745.

Cows: C.J. & W.M. McAinch, Meeniyan, 2 x $1800; I.K. & L.L. Greig, Meeniyan, 5 x $1120; M. & K. Rogers, Doomburrim, 2 x $750.

Cows & calves: Orrong Park, Strzelecki, 4 x $1500; J.P. O’Loughlin, Leongatha, 8 x $1490; D. Encel, Wonga Wonga, 2 x $1400; C.J. & W.M. McAinch, Meeniyan, 3 x $1300; T. & L. Bitcher, Allambee East, 8 x $1230; L.R. & K.A. Morris, Welshpool, 2 x $1180.

Tassie tour inspires MARK Dowel has returned from Tasmania inspired and amazed by what he saw.

The Korumburra dairy farmer was part of the Don Campbell Memorial Tour which spent five days in the north of the state studying a variety of dairy businesses.

After 10 years away from the family farm, Mark has recently returned to the dairy industry and wanted to get up-to-date with the latest techniques and technology being used to produce milk.

“I’ve only just come

back into the dairy industry, so seeing all the different styles of dairying was fantastic and it showed me that there’s not one set way to go about it,” he said.

“There were guys dairying with minimal costs, little grain, no irrigation, just feed the cows grass and milk them.

“Then there were guys with huge irrigated farms.

“You grow up on a farm and you think that is the dead-set way it is done, but getting out and seeing other farms opens your eyes up a bit.”

Southern experience: Korumburra’s Mark Dowel inspects the herd on a dairy farm at Simmons Plains in Tasmania.

The Young Dairy Development Program event saw 14 young farmers from Victoria and South Australia on a whirlwind tour of some of the most innovative dairy farms in the productive north-east of the island state.

YDDP Gippsland coordinator Kylie Barry said participants had returned from the tour brimming with ideas that they would take back to their local farming communities.

“The Don Campbell Memorial Tour is all about using the energy and openmindedness of young farmers to spread innovative practices across the wider dairy community,” she said.

The tour started at Launceston before heading out to Smithton where they spoke to a biological dairy farmer about his production methods.

A box robot dairy system at Togari was one of the highlights of the farm visits, with participants fascinated by the three-herd automated milking system.

“You see the robots in magazines, but to see them in action is amazing,” Mark said.

Other farm visits included one of the oldest rotary dairies in the state, which also had the minor problem of having to regularly walk cows across a busy highway!

The once-a-day milking property with minimal inputs was an eye-opener, while a farm in the process of transforming from cropping to a dairy property was also of great interest.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 57

Top class: Bob Davie and some of his Angus steers in a crop at Bimbadeen, Phillip Island.

Bimbadeen steers Gippsland Natural in right direction THE Gippsland Steer Trial final results were announced at a gala dinner at Lardner Park Warragul, recently with Bob Davie and family’s Bimbadeen Angus at Phillip Island taking out many of the prestigious awards.

Running since 1984, the Lardner Park Gippsland Steer Trial has been an important fixture for Gippsland’s beef producers, and this year’s results exemplified the strength and quality of the region’s beef.

The awards were particularly pleasing for local producer-owned company Gippsland Natural Meats, as Bob Davie is a director and passionate producer of the grass-fed Gippsland Natural and Enviromeat beef brands.

Fellow Gippsland Natural Meats producer/ director Paul Crock explained the Gippsland Steer trial is a great benchmarking tool to help improve the understanding of live steer assessment, market requirements, steer growth and fattening relative to pasture production for Gippsland beef producers.

“For Gippsland Natural Meats, with our two MSA-grass-fed brands, competitions like this provide an ideal opportunity to compare cattle under independently controlled grazing conditions and to develop a deeper understanding of the factors influencing liveweight gain and carcass quality,” he said.

“The Davie family have been producing exceptional cattle for decades, performing extremely well in different steer trials and carcass competitions.

“The results in this year’s Gippsland Steer Trials at Lardner Park are

truly remarkable.”

The Davie family for collected awards domestic weight gain and carcass; heavy domestic weight gain and carcass; highest combined points - weight gain and carcass (for both turnoffs and in both domestic and heavy domestic sections).

They were also recipients of The Radford Award for Best Overall Weight Gain and Carcass for both product sections, as well as having the highest weight gain for a pair of steers.

The MSA grading system was used in judging the carcasses at the conclusion of the steer trial at Radford’s Abattoirs in Warragul.

“Points were allocated for both weight gain and carcass score, based on a comparison of individual steer performance with the average performance of all steers that met market specifications,” Paul said.

The weight gain results (accounting for 45 per cent of the points) were added to the carcass evaluation results (accounting for 55 per cent of the points) to determine overall winners in each section.

“It has been a great year for the Davie family, as beef from their property helped Gippsland Natural win the best MSA Grass-Fed Beef category in the 2011 Royal Melbourne Show Branded Beef Awards,” Paul said.

Not content with his efforts with the 2011 Gippsland Steer Trial, Bob has embarked on a demonstration of new forage crops which have been proven highly successful at Bimbadeen.

Bob explained the GNM Forage Finishing System is being run at Lardner Park in a joint initiative with Mark Roberts of Basix Trace Elements, and Kathy Junor of Stockdales Pastures to demonstrate weight gains possible using innovative new crop

and pasture blends.

“We currently have 35 steers from a number of leading producers grazing a range of new pasture blends that have proven themselves on our property at Phillip Island in recent years,” he said.

The blends have enabled high weight gains during pasture gaps, but the Lardner Park demonstration provides a way to involve more producers.

“From our involvement in the Gippsland Steer Trial, the team at Lardner Park Events was keen to host the beef finishing demonstration as part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary Farm World Field days,” Bob said.

“The location at Lardner was more central and we saw great opportunities to involve more producers from across Gippsland.

“The crops are in, the cattle are settled, and we are seeing some very impressive weight gains over the first few weeks.”

Bob explained that the cattle would be destined for the Gippsland Natural Beef brand.

“One of the main drivers for the demonstration was to see what can be achieved off a grass-fed production system given careful consideration of nutrition and pasture species selection,” he said.

“As the Gippsland

Natural brand grows and is being used by more and more leading chefs we need to encourage more leading producers to back our regional brand.

“Gippsland is a great place to produce beef, and with the advances in animal nutrition, pasture selection and animal genetics we can, and do, produce some of the country’s best beef.”

For more information about Gippsland Natural Meats and how to become involved please contact Paul Crock 0418 377 264, Bob Davie 0409 803 803 or Bill Bray 0429 307 561.

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Mirboo North COUNTRY MARKET

MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Information Night for

BAROMI PARK Saturday, March 31 (Morning) Stalls may be set up from 7.30am Plants, toys, bric-a-brac, books, crafts, flowers

Contact Maxine 5668 2465

HEALING ROOMS

Friday March 30 7pm YOUTH HALL McLeans Lane Meeniyan 0412 755 627

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CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

“NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER” 28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropractic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L

CHIROPRACTOR Garry Harrison 19 Moonah Street Cape Paterson Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday By appointment Ph: 5674 8290

APOLOGY The Grange Owners Corporation Committee of Management, through their chair, has in the public arena recently drawn on historical verbal factors in support of their concerns over the proposed development abutting The Grange. In so doing any inferences that the builder or his wife did not act in any way other than in good faith at all times was not intended to be implied or to besmirch their personal reputations.

The Grange itself is a testimony to the quality work of the builder and we have never wished to detract from that achievement in which we share. We unreservedly apologise to the builder and his wife for any adverse inferences our public statements may have caused.

TEMPORARY road closures 2012 Tour De Tarwin Community Event: (1) Tarwin Lower Boat Ramp and Car Park will be closed Saturday April 7 until 4pm.

(2) Jupiter Blvd, Venus Bay will be closed from Centre Road to the Venus Bay Caravan Park Saturday April 7 until 1pm.

FULL TIME Immediate start

Position available in Foster based office for Travel Consultant with experience in international and domestic travel.

Good computer skills (MS Word/Excel) necessary. Good maths, written and communication skills essential. Knowledge of Amadeus GDS an advantage.

Applications in writing on one A4 size paper to be faxed/emailed/ posted by April 4.

Fax: to 5682 1202 Email: info@atolltravel.com Postal: Box 205, Foster 3960

Apprentice Greenkeeper Apply to

FOSTER GOLF CLUB 5682 2272

Peter Griffiths For and on behalf of The Grange Owners Corporation Committee of Management and residents.

LAND ACT 1958 Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Department of Sustainability and Environment to grant a licence under Section 130 of the Land Act 1958 to Brian Williams over Government Road North West of Crown Allotment 22, Section 3, Township of Koonwarra for the purposes of Curtilage to a Dwelling.

Further information or comments can be lodged with the Property Officer, Kylie Douglas on 03 5172 2108 within 14 days.

Ref 15L10.7740:#66051.

SOUTH GIPPSLAND/BASS COAST

The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network Will be held on

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Gippstafe Leongatha, Nerrena Road, Leongatha 11am - 1pm Enquiries and Nomination Forms from the SGBCLLEN: 5662 5500 RSVP: ESSENTIAL - ABSOLUTELY NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012 Contact the above number for vacancies for positions on the Board of Management.

Please note that only LLEN members can nominate.

SOUTH GIPPSLAND WATER DEVELOPS NEW DRAFT TRADE WASTE CUSTOMER CHARTER South Gippsland Water has developed a draft Trade Waste Customer Charter as a requirement under the new Essential Services Commission (ESC) Trade Waste Customer Service Code.

South Gippsland Water’s Trade Waste Customer Charter provides customers with an over-view of trade waste services provided by South Gippsland Water and outlines the respective rights of the Corporation and its trade waste customers.

The purpose of this charter is to; • Provide customers with a consistent, transparent and timely decision making for trade waste applications And • Ensure South Gippsland Water’s trade waste services comply with the ESC’s requirements.

A copy of the Trade Waste Customer Charter and ESC Trade Waste Customer Service Code is available by calling 1300 851 636 or visiting South Gippsland Water’s website www.sgwater.com.au.

South Gippsland Water is seeking customer feedback in relation to its Draft Trade Waste Customer Charter Provide feedback on whether the Charter meets the requirements of the ESC Trade Waste Customer Service Code in one of four easy ways; 1) Follow the pop-up survey when you log onto our website and visit our wastewater page; http://www.sgwater.com.au/About_Wastewater/AboutWastewater.htm here you can also view a copy of the draft Trade Waste Customer Charter.

2) Log on to our web survey by typing the following address into your web-browser; https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/sgwtradewaste 3) Call our Trade Waste Team on 1300 851 636 or email sgwater@sgwater.com.au 4) Provide your comment in writing and send it to; South Gippsland Water PO Box 102 Foster 3960

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Programmed Facility Management is the leading provider of building maintenance and facility management.

We currently require an

The Salvation Army South East Services Network Gippscare â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Supporting people to achieve self-relianceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Salvation Army South East Services Network, GippsCare Service seeks the following position:

Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation Support Worker

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER to join our dynamic team servicing the Department of Human Services contract across the Gippsland area based in Morwell. You will possess a trade qualiďŹ cation and a current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence. Competitive wages and fantastic employee beneďŹ ts are on offer.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out! Apply now at jobs.programmed.com.au (job no: 806936) or call Jonathon on 03 9697 0024 during business hours for more info.

Full Time (38 hrs per week) Based at our Leongatha Office

GippsCare assists individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness within the Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires.

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and highly motivated professional to join our team. This full time position provides support to people with a mental illness and complex needs providing support to obtain long term affordable housing.

Applicants must be experienced in case management report writing, case planning and have sound written and communication skills. The successful applicant will have an ability to develop ways of engaging people at risk and an understanding of complex systems.

A qualiďŹ cation in Social Welfare or Mental Health would be highly desirable.

Applicants should address the Job Competencies in the position description.

The following criteria are applicable: â&#x20AC;˘ Applicants must be willing to work within the Mission and Values of The Salvation Army. â&#x20AC;˘ A current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence is essential. â&#x20AC;˘ A satisfactory Police Check is essential. â&#x20AC;˘ A Working With Children Check is essential. â&#x20AC;˘ Proof of eligibility to work in Australia is essential. â&#x20AC;˘ All applicants are required to cite the name of three (3) referees. â&#x20AC;˘ Applications are to be received no later than close of business Tuesday 10th April 2012.

A position description can be obtained by contacting Reception 5662 4502 or email debbie.gillin@aus.salvationarmy.org South East Services Network is a Child Safe Organisation.

QUALIFIED MOTOR MECHANIC Edney's of Leongatha is seeking a qualiďŹ ed motor mechanic to join its expanding Nissan/Hyundai dealership.The successful applicant will be given the latest dealership training throughout their employment while working in a friendly, modern environment.

You will also have the opportunity to expand your skills with RACV road service.

Interviews will be treated with strict conďŹ dence.

Forward hand written applications to: Edney's Leongatha Attention: Nick McRae PO Box 72, Leongatha 3953 Applications close Friday 13th April

MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC REQUIRED Now that we have added the exciting range of Yamaha Motorcycles to our successful Nissan and Hyundai Dealership we now require a motorcycle mechanic who will ďŹ t in with our future plans. The applicant will need to be quality focused and looking for a challenge as we expand our Service Department. We will consider a 3rd year apprentice.

All applicants will be treated in strict conďŹ dence.

Please forward your resumĂŠ to: Ian Marshman, PO Box 72, Leongatha 3953 and be involved as we take Yamaha to new heights in South Gippsland Applications close Friday 13th April

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GRADE 2 MATERNITY / LONG SERVICE LEAVE COVER MINIMUM 12 MONTH POSITION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.0 EFT (38 hours per week) Commencing 21/05/2012

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

Latrobe Community Health Service is one of the largest community health providers in Victoria. We provide professional and career development, salary packaging, an employee assistance program, work life balance and much more.

IMMEDIATE START 4 - 5 days per week The Star requires an enthusiastic individual to work in our advertising sales department.

A background in sales and customer service would be an advantage.

Apply in writing to: Manager, Tony Giles on email tony@thestar.com.au Applications close Thursday, April 15 Enquiries on 5662 2294

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EXPERIENCED in tractor and farm work. Frontend loader and HC licence.

Willing to do local deliveries and yard work. Leongatha area.

Work between 9.30am to 2.30pm due to bus run. Phone Greg 0427832487.

HOUSE CLEANER female.

Efficient service available to Leongatha and Meeniyan areas. Reasonable rate.

Ph: 0438-580148.

wanted DUST IT AWAY CLEANING SERVICE Family business DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL CLEANING Pensioner rates COVERING SOUTH GIPPSLAND AREA Phone 0400 614 056 or 0409 547 461

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We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products.

Full time vacancies are available for self-motivated individuals looking for the opportunity to become involved in a team environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining production processes and ensuring the equipment is running efďŹ ciently with production targets being achieved with minimal wastage. You must have the ability and drive to become multi-skilled and be adaptable in a challenging work environment. A high level of housekeeping and hygiene standards is essential along with a personal commitment to health and safety.

Participation in related training and compliance with HACCP and environmental requirements is essential.

The successful applicant will have; â&#x20AC;˘ Effective communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Strong problem solving skills â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to work with minimal supervision â&#x20AC;˘ A good mechanical understanding â&#x20AC;˘ The ďŹ&#x201A;exibility to work rotating shifts. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability and enthusiasm for a career path into a supervisory role preferred.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via email to: jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: 3rd April 2012

CertiďŹ cate 4 in Horticulture Award wage Phone 0419 622 200

TRUCK DRIVER EXCAVATOR / SKIDSTEER OPERATOR CASUAL POSITION Licence essential Leongatha area Immediate start Phone BJ 0433 033 347

WANTED

RELIEF MILKER for casual, ďŹ&#x201A;exible weekend work and some weekday work 180 cows 10 mins from Leongatha Phone 5668 9292

Occupational Health & Safety Advisor

We are currently offering the following career opportunity:

Permanent Full Time

Case Manager - 17005 Fixed term until June 2012, Full time - across Latrobe Valley An opportunity exists for a suitably qualiďŹ ed, 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 clients 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 and their involvement in community life.

As Case Managers, we see our relationship with clients as a mutual endeavour between active participants in the giving and receiving of support. We believe clients 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.

If you would like to work within a supportive team and work for a highly sought after employer then this may be the perfect position for you.

If you require any further information please contact Jane Baxter or Bernadette Kennedy on 5143 9888 for more information.

Applications close 4:30pm Friday 6 April 2012

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Enquiries and written applications with CV and two referees to: Sally Phillips Chief Occupational Therapist Bass Coast Regional Health PO Box 120 Wonthaggi 3995 Ph. 5671 3343 Smoke-free environment Applications close Friday 13th April 2012

Advertising Consultant

Process Operators

(Wonthaggi Hospital)

Applications are invited for suitably qualiďŹ ed persons for the above position.

We are seeking an enthusiastic occupational therapist with experience in assessment and discharge planning to work within our team at Bass Coast Regional Health.

This role will include clinical caseloads across our acute and GEM rehabilitation inpatient wards, and participation in our sub-acute services including cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Opportunities may become available to work in our outpatient, community-based and aged care services.

You will be supported by the Chief OT and have responsibility for supervising grade 1 OTs, AHAs, and/ or students.

Well developed communication skills and a commitment to client centred care are essential.

Terms and conditions of employment will be according to experience.

Salary Packaging is available.

For information regarding Bass Coast Regional Health visit our website www.bcrh.com.au

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MOTOR MECHANIC (Auto Technician) A position has become available at Inverloch Marine for an Auto Mechanic.

The position includes a variety of work, including servicing and repairs of a wide range of vehicles.

The successful applicant may be required to assist the marine department as required.

All applications will be treated as confidential.

Email resume to: service@inverlochmarine.com.au

Phone 5674 1502 Shane Hemming - Service Manager 2 The Esplanade, Inverloch

FULL TIME SCHOOL BUS / CHARTER DRIVER The Dyson Group of companies is a family owned organisation providing quality coach and bus services across Australia.

A Full Time Driver position has become available for a School Bus run with Charter and V/Line duties during school hours. Whilst this role falls under the Bairnsdale Depot, duties will start and finish at Welshpool.

The successful applicants should have well developed customer service and communication skills, and previous experience in bus driving. A Heavy Rigid licence, Drivers Certificate and a Working with Children check are required.

To apply, please send your application, including a copy of your licences to: The Human Resources Officer Dyson Group of Companies 121 McKimmies Rd Bundoora VIC 3083 (email: careers@dysongroup.com.au) Closing date for applications is Friday 30th March 2012

TEAM LEADER WANTED An exciting opportunity exists for a highly organised and motivated person with a great attitude, to lead a fantastic team at Victoria’s leading adventure camp.

You will be co-ordinating and delivering high quality adventure programs, service and care as well as being a positive role model for children and making a difference to all visitors attending Camp Rumbug.

FULL AND ON-GOING TRAINING PROVIDED Casual position with the expectation of ongoing work Approximately 38 hours per week Work Times are 7.30am - 4pm Monday to Friday with occasional weekends School holidays by negotiation Relevant qualifications along with excellent communication skills and life experience would be an advantage.

A working with children check and manual driver’s licence will be required.

To apply: email or fax your application letter and CV for the attention of: Matt Wallis mattwallis@activ8.net.au (preferred) or FAX (03) 5664 6542

A vacancy exists at our Leongatha office for the above full time position.

The duties will include Filing, Clerical Work, Computer Input, Back up Reception and General Administration duties.

After a period of initial in-house training the successful applicant has the option to undertake Certificate IV in Business Administration. Further advancement opportunities will become available with experience. The position is considered a long term career position.

The successful applicant will be a well presented person with good computer skills and the ability to cope with a busy work environment.

Applicants who have recently completed their VCE are encouraged to apply.

Please apply in own hand writing with resumé. Discrete enquiry can be made to Tim Kemp on 0438 623 183.

Applications close on Thursday April 5th, 2012 and should be addressed to: Accounting Clerk MORRISON JEFFERIS & ASSOCIATES Certified Practising Accountants 16 McCartin Street LEONGATHA VIC 3953

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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN MATERNITY LEAVE Applications are invited for an experienced

Pharmacy Technician Full Time – Maternity Leave

The position involves a range of duties including dispensing assistant duties, clerical duties, pre-packing stock, dose administration aid packing and assisting with dispensary stock control.

Roster includes one Saturday morning and one RDO each two week period.

The successful applicant will have proven customer service and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Applications to: The Manager Wonthaggi MFS Dispensary 169 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 wonthaggi@mfsdispensary@aushealth.biz by 12th April 2012

Wonthaggi MFS Dispensary Miners’ Friendly Society

MORRISON JEFFERIS & ASSOCIATES Certified Practising Accountants

Experienced Accountant We are seeking a qualified CPA or similar experienced accountant with a desire to work in our progressive public accounting practice. Applicants will preferably have 3 – 7 years experience, however all applications will be considered on merit.

Duties primarily involve Accounting, GST & Income Tax for our small business and primary producer client base.

The successful applicant will be an ambitious individual with a friendly but confident personality and excellent computer skills who will adapt to a team environment.

MYOB and Quickbooks experience is preferred.

Excellent advancement opportunities exist for a self motivated person who has the ambition to achieve.

Please apply with covering letter and resumé.

Confidential and discreet enquiry can be made to Tim Kemp on 0438 623 183.

Applications close on 5th April, 2012 and should be addressed to: Morrison Jefferis & Associates Qualified Accountant / CPA 16 McCartin Street LEONGATHA VIC 3953 or Email - tim@mjacpa.com.au

meetings

free

for sale

for lease FOR LEASE available now, double shop 5-7 Lyon Street, Leongatha 180m2, with toilet and kitchenette.

High foot traffic location.

Very affordable rent. Ring David 0411-411543.

for rent KORUMBURRA 3BR house Avail May, $220pw

MEENIYAN 2BR brick unit Avail 15th Apr, $190pw 3BR house Avail12th Apr, $220pw 2BR brick house Avail now, $225pw

LEONGATHA 3BR brick house Avail end of Apr $280pw

MIRBOO NORTH 3BR new unit Avail now, $250pw 3BR house Avail now, $260pw 3BR house Avail early May, $220pw 3BR brand new house Avail 7th May, $300pw

Prom Country PHONE: Janine - 5662 3100 FROM RENT TO OWN 3 BR $425/wk Ph: 8677-9130

livestock ISA BROWN pullets, point of lay, free range, vaccinated, beautiful and quiet, $20 or price neg. for number. Ph: 0417-143218.

for sale

FREE Pick-up and delivery in Leongatha/Meeniyan areas for MOTOR MOWERS,

AGM

agistment AGISTMENT available for approx 80 head, Meeniyan area. Prefer long term. Ph: 0407-647453.

CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC.

Wednesday, March 28 6pm at Leongatha RSL

Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012

for sale

for sale

Repairs and services

PEDIGREE HORIZON CARAVAN 2000 MODEL Excellent condition Double bed, toilet, TV, oven, microwave, battery pack, awning & annex.

Rego till August 2012 $31,000 Phone 0407 882 798 0427 967 590

for sale

BORDER COLLIE pups, 1 male, 4 female.Vet checked, vacc, microchipped, $350 each.

Nerrena 0427647213.

FIREWOOD Local wood split. Pick up or delivered.

Ph: 0437-176187.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

for sale CARAVAN Pedigree Elite 2001 In immaculate condition Tandem axle, elec brakes 19’10” x 7’6” White prestigious interior with black benchtops. Full stove, microwave, 3 way fridge/ freezer, sink hot water.

Café dining and extra lounge seating. Queen island bed, air con split system, Pioneer sound system, roll-out awning and elec BBQ. Tinted windows. $32,900 ONO 0412 483 570

HARDWOOD timber 6x2, assorted lengths. Cypress timber posts, rails and garden sleepers. Phone Fletch 0417-550621 between 6 and 8pm.

used vehicles

HAY CLEARANCE 1,000 small square bales. Must go $5 each. Can deliver 50 or more, conditions apply.

5664-1320, 0428-999691.

FREE CAR REMOVAL

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers

GOOD DAIRY BEEF X CALVES Had colostrum and cords dipped, on farm ready to go $200 + GST Phone 5674 5529 or 0428 745 529

SEEDER Power Harrow 3m Celli with 5 bag Fiona Seedbox 20 spd. crumble roller plus solid roller Reco gearbox with receipts Good condition $11,000 inc. OBO Phone 0417 990 558 Leongatha

All machinery Bins provided

5672 2946 0417 556 593 SUBARU BRUMBY ute, 1991, suitable for farm hack, $450. Ph: 0457916454,

wanted to buy

OLD FARM four wheelers, ag bikes, machinery, to do up. Call and let me know what you have. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

OLD MOTORBIKES road, trail, motocross, farm, scooters, 4WDs, minis, wrecks or just parts. Cash paid. 5664-8344.

OLD ride-on lawn mowers.

Ph: 0488-294894.

birthdays HAPPY 21ST Jessica Maree Boyle 28.3.91

SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS & SALES

FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

167 Graham Street Wonthaggi

5672 3127

for sale

Love always Mum, Luke, Leah and Mitchell xx

for sale

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 61

garage sales

in memoriam

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

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GARAGE SALE

12A Meikle Street MEENIYAN Saturday March 31 7am to 12pm No early birds EVERYTHING

MUST GO

GARAGE SALE This Saturday March 31 Cashes Lane LEONGATHA (behind Young St)

8am start No early birds Homewares, furniture, collectables, DVDs, books, clothing, and lots more!

Email your adverts to The Star ads@thestar.com.au

marriage celebrant

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

engagements

MILNER MINNS Vicki, Paddy, Gez and Adrian are very happy to announce the engagement of Chloe and Nick.

Lots of love to you both STONE - BUSANA George “Zed” and Chrissie are proud to announce their engagement.

JOHNSTON - Sonya 10.09.73 - 28.03.89 KENNEDY - Sarah 1.10.73 - 28.03.89 Terry, Coral, Angela, Penelope and Fraise remember with love their beautiful daughter and sister, Sonya Maree, and her dear friend Sarah. In our thoughts and prayers daily.

WALSH - Billie.

25.3.2009 Memories of a beautiful Mama and Toot Toot Nana.

Your loving family. xxoo

message of hope MAY the God of all grace... perfect, establish, strengthen and settle you.

1 Peter 5:10.

deaths CURTIS - Joseph (Jack).

R.I.P. with Alice.

Lots of love: Shaun and Doreen, Alison and Gary, Lisa and Shane, Enid and family.

Many thanks to all the staff at Leongatha Hospital.

LAWSON - Edith Mary.

Passed away peacefully at Domain Seahaven, Inverloch on March 19, 2012. Aged 85 years. Late of Koorooman.

Beloved wife of Dave (dec).

Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Sandra, Fiona and Mark. Adored nan of Stacey and Emma; Ellie, Rhett and Dean.

Re-united with Dad. Forever in our hearts.

LAWSON - Edith.

Fond sister-in-law to Marj and Norm Kuhne (dec).

Aunty to Doug, Keith, Allan, Anne and their families.

A gentle lady now at rest.

LEHMANN - Kenneth William.

18.11.1933 - 24.03.2012 Late of Inverloch.

Peacefully at Sale Hospital, surrounded by love.

Dearly loved and loving husband of Joan.

Father of David, Jenny, Roger and Andrew. Fatherin-law of Julie, Stephen, Fiona and Julianne.

A special grandad of Melanie and Matthew; Tayla, Ashlee, Kyle and Eric; Jared, Corey and Nicole.

Resting in God’s care.

In loving memory of NELSON - Allan Edward.

28.12.1947 - 22.3.2012 Beloved son of Arthur (dec) and Lyn. Dearly loved brother of John, Peter and Jenny. Brother-in-law of Elizabeth, Gracie and Paul. Affectionate uncle to Benjamin, Zachary, Luke; Natarsha, Sarah, Daniel, Emma, James and David.

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.

NELSON - Allan.

22.3.2012 Loved nephew of Jim and Merle (both dec), Don and Betty, Ken (dec) and Shirley, Roger and Margaret, and special cousin to all their families.

Now at peace.

NELSON - Allan.

Much loved friend of Wally, Joy and family.

Gone home to be with Jesus!

Marg, Alister, Kaye and families.

Our love and prayers are with you.

deaths STORR - Dorothy Annie.

Devoted mother of Poll (dec) and Marion.

Special gran to Lee, Michael and Jasmine, Monique, Renee and Gabriel.

You gave your love and support so unselfishly and graciously. You were such a big part of our lives, from being our cheer squad to a Sunday roast. A very special lady who will forever be our inspiration and always in our fondest memories.

Reunited with our dear Poll.

STORR - Dot. 16.3.2012 Dearest Dot, life gave you a large mountain to climb and you reached the top.

Stand proud my friend.

Loved cousin of Bill (dec) and Blanche.

Dressed to impress: Lauren Trani, Britt Staples and Ash Parr were a colourful trio at the Korumburra Secondary College athletics day.

funerals CURTIS - The Funeral Service for the late Joseph (Jack) Curtis will be held at the Dakers Centre, corner Smith & Watt Streets, Leongatha on Tuesday March 27, 2012 commencing at 11am.

Private cremation In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Council of Victoria.

Envelopes will be available at the service.

LAWSON - The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of the late Mrs Edith Mary Lawson will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha on Wednesday March 28, 2012 commencing at 11am.

Private cremation.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Vision Australia. Envelopes will be available at the service.

funerals LEHMANN - A S Service i of Thanksgiving for the life of Mr Kenneth William Lehmann will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Leongatha on Saturday March 31, 2012 at 2pm.

A private family service for cremation will precede the above service.

No flowers by request please. Donations in lieu to either Cornerstone Ministry, the Philippines or Lomani Au Children’s Home, Fiji, would be appreciated.

Envelopes will be available at the service.

NELSON - The Funeral Service for Mr Allan Edward Nelson will be held in the Edge Church, Burwood on Tuesday March 27, 2012 commencing at 10am, followed by a committal service at the Leongatha Cemetery at 2.30pm.

Refreshments will be served afterwards at the Leongatha Uniting Church.

deaths

deaths

Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

crossword solutions CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8318 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, B-eth. 7, Odd person. 8, Ring. 9, Pore (anag.).

10, Mike. 11, Sa-sh. 14, I-ntoleran-t. 16, Still there. 19, Do-p-e. 22, Etna (rev.). 24, Er-go. 25, Wind. 26, Forestall. 27, Lead.

Down - 1, Barks. 2, Tunes (anag.). 3, Adro-it. 4, Appeal (a peal). 5, Tram (rev.). 6, Looking up. 12, Agitation. 13, Hi-L-L. 15, Reed (rev.). 17, Tr-eat-y. 18, En-gul-f. 20, Opine. 21, En-D-ed. 23, Ale-C. QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8318 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Sack. 7, Tiger-lily. 8, Real. 9, Stem. 10, Push.

11, Part. 14, Half-nelson. 16, Considered. 19, Sash. 22, Edam. 24, Test. 25, Pair. 26, Conscious. 27, Lean.

Down - 1, Scrap. 2, Chair. 3, Pistol. 4, Seaman. 5, Slip. 6, Plus-fours. 12, Accordian. 13, Thus. 15, Lads. 17, Detail.

18, Rescue. 20, Amaze. 21, Heron. 23, Mist.

McDonald doubles up

MCDONALD (red house) has taken out the Korumburra Secondary College athletics sports that were held on Thursday.

He isn’t lion: Ryan Stewart dressed up in this nice yellow tiger outfit to support his house.

This comes after they took out the swimming sports earlier in the year.

Many students dressed up in colours to support their houses and fellow team members.

The T Star was there to capture all the crazy costumes and action.

More photos next week.

Athletes brave w weather FIFTY athletes braved the cold and blustery conditions on Wednesday night for the club’s last day of competition for the season.

Chloe Bramley broke the Under 9 Girls 1100m walk record and Lanni Pryor did likewise in the Under 10 Girls 1100m walk.

Melody Notley broke the Under 11 Girl’s Javelin record which she herself set only a few weeks ago.

This weekend is the State Championships in Bendigo.

Wonthaggi Little Athletics has 15 athletes competing and we wish them all the best.

The club’s presentation night will be after the school holidays on Thursday, April 19 at the Dudley Campus Flexible Learning Centre.

Be there by 6pm for the Easter Egg hunt. Parents are reminded to bring a plate to share.

Results Under 6 Boys: 100 metre sprint: 1 Jett Garnham 20.89.

200 Metre sprint: 1 Jett Garnham 46.92. 400 Metres: 1 Jett Garnham 1:51.5. High jump: 1 Zac Mabilia 0.75 Shot put: 1 Jett Garnham 4.90.

Girls: 100 Metre sprint: 1 Jaelina Kiley 22.14. 200 Metre sprint: 1 Jaelina Kiley 51.86.

400 Metres: 1 Jaelina Kiley 2:06.2. High jump: 1 Jaelina Kiley 0.65. Shot put: 1 Jaelina Kiley 2.88.

Under 7 Boys: 100 Metre sprint: 1 Saher Biggs 17.97.

200 Metre sprint: 1 Jai Williamson 41.12. 400 Metres: 1 Jai Williamson 1:41.3. High jump: 1 Tadgh Mcgrath 0.87.

Shot put: 1 Tadgh Mcgrath 5.93 Girls: 100 Metre sprint: 1 Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery

19.24. 200 Metre sprint: 1 Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 43.17. 400 Metres: 1 Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 1:54.4.

High jump: 1 Tevuro IhomanaMontgomery 0.65. Shot put: 1 Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 3.74.

Under 8 Boys: 100 Metre sprint: 1 Jacob Timmermans 20.23. 200 Metre sprint: 1 Fraser Clark 39.72. 70 Metre sprint: 1 Jacob Timmermans 15.26. Discus: 1 Fraser Clark 14.90. Long jump: 1 Fraser Clark 2.55 Girls: 100 Metre sprint: 1 Dallas Loughridge 18.35. 200 Metre sprint: 1 Dallas Loughridge 40.33. 70 Metre sprint: 1 Dallas Loughridge 13.82.

Discus: 1 Dallas Loughridge 10.99. Long jump: 1 Dallas Loughridge 2.95.

Under 9 Boys: 1100 Metre walk: 1 Jenson Garnham 9:21.9. 400 Metres: 1 Jenson Garnham 1:35.8. 70 Metre sprint: 1 Jenson Garnham 12.42. High jump: 1 Jenson Garnham 0.96. Shot put: 1 Jenson Garnham 5.94.

Girls: 1100 Metre walk: 1 Chloe Bramley 7:37.0.

400 Metres: 1 Chloe Bramley 1:40.1. 70 Metre sprint: 1 Nicola Slade 13.03. High jump: 1 Nicola Slade 0.96.

Shot put: 1 Chloe Bramley 5.24.

Under 10 Boys: 100 Metre sprint: 1 Patrick Ryan 17.46. 1100 Metre walk: 1 Jarrod Anderson 8:32.2. 200 Metre sprint: 1 Patrick Ryan 34.37. Discus: 1 Rohan Slade 17.96. Triple jump: 1 Patrick Ryan 6.82.

Girls: 100 Metre sprint: 1 Lanni Pryor 16.56. 1100 Metre walk: 1 Lanni Pryor 7:36.3.

200 Metre sprint: 1 Lanni Pryor 34.17. Discus: 1 Lanni Pryor 14.43. Triple jump: 1 Lanni Pryor 7.45.

Under 11 Boys: 1500 Metre walk: 1 Martin Peters 11:29. 1500 Metres: 1 Jack-

son Timmermans 7:03.5. 200 Metre sprint: 1 Martin Peters 3857. High jump: 1 Martin Peters 1.03. Javelin: 1 Jackson Timmermans 10.55.

Girls: 1500 Metre walk: 1 Melody Notley 11:40. 1500 Metres: 1 Melody Notley 7:39.2. 200 Metre sprint: 1 Melody Notley 36.44. High jump: 1 Melody Notley 1.05.

Javelin: 1 Melody Notley 19.96.

Under 12 Boys: 100 Metre sprint: 1 Mitchell Fallaw 15.76. 1500 Metre walk: 1 Connor Thompson 10:43. 800 Metres: 1 Brodie Anderson 2:45.4. Discus: 1 Brodie Anderson 20.60. Triple jump: 1 Mitchell Fallaw 8.15.

Girls: 100 Metre sprint: 1 Ciara Ryan 15.59. 1500 Metre walk: 1 Ciara Ryan 11:39. 800 Metres: 1 Ciara Ryan 3:23.7.

Discus: 1 Bridget Lowe 911.

Triple jump: 1 Ciara Ryan 7.32.

Under 13 Boys: 100 Metre sprint: 1 Andre Toussaint 15.20. 1500 Metre walk: 1 Andre Toussaint 10:20. 400 Metres: 1 Andre Toussaint 1:22.6.

Long jump: 1 Andre Toussaint 3.85. Shot put: 1 Andre Toussaint 8.96.

Girls: 100 Metre sprint: 1 Stephanie Slade 17.91. 1500 Metre walk: 1 Daisy Filippi 11:13. 400 Metres: 1 Stephanie Slade 1:47.1. Long jump: 1 Stephanie Slade 3.14. Shot put: 1 Stephanie Slade 5.01.

Under 14 Boys: 100 Metre sprint: 1 Ethan Slade 12.94.

1500 Metre walk: 1 Ethan Slade 10:55. 400 Metres: 1 Ethan Slade 1:10.2. Long jump: 1 Ethan Slade 4.57. Shot put: 1 Ethan Slade 6.45.

Girls: 100 Metre sprint: 1 Jade Dalton 15.27. 1500 Metre walk: 1 Hannah Robbins 10:57. 400 Metres: 1 Hannah Robbins 1:24.1. Long jump: 1 Tegan Lowe 3.75. Shot put: 1 Nicole Davis 10.24.

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Friday night debs: Leongatha and District Netball Association debutantes were presented on Friday night, March 23. Back: Josh Baker, Sam Wilson, Brendan Cashin, Jordan Wilson, Perry de Clifford, Tom Nye, Jordan Bolge, Sam Hughes. Middle: Lynton Gale, Stacey Welsh, Vanessa Redpath, Molly Kuhne, Rose Barker, Amy Dunlop, Natasha Bateman, Jake Burge.

Front: Holly Gloster, Elise Wilkinson, trainer Vicki Neal, trainer Coral Johnston, special guests Deputy Premier Peter Ryan and LDNA life member Shirleyanne Wright and husband Glenn Wright (both 25 year past trainers), Mikaela Thorp, Kellie Smith and flowergirls Zoe Turner and Evie Bath.

Saturday night debs: Leongatha and District Netball Association debutantes were presented on Saturday night, March 24. Back: Robert Mackenzie, Jacob Brydon, Darcy O’Connor, Nick Tuckett, Jake McMillan, Michael Dixon, Mat Norman, Louis Brailsford, Sam Holland. Middle: trainer Vicki Neal, Jack Stuart, Nikisha Vanstone, Kate Riley, Amy Egan, Meghann Patterson, Tiarni Johnson-Douglas, Alkira Riley, Chelsea Scoble, Luke Minns, trainer Coral Johnston. Front, Brittany Tennyenhuis, Tia Stephenson, special guests Dr Michael Bourke and wife Therese Bourke, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent and wife Bronwyn Broadbent, 25 year past trainers Glenn and Shirleyanne Wright, LNDA life member Emily Darmanin, Charlotte Brew, pageboy Jordan Green and flowergirl Emily Clarke.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 63

AN UPDATE FROM AQUASURE

In recent weeks, the construction team celebrated two significant milestones on the Victorian Desalination Project.

The two underground tunnels were successfully filled with seawater, while at the other end of the project, energisation of the desalination plant’s 87km underground power cable was successfully completed.

Drinking Water Guidelines and Victorian health requirements.

Water from the desalination project will complement the high quality of Melbourne’s catchment supplies, and as required by our contract, will be ‘ready to drink’ the moment it leaves the plant.

On the people front, there are now 2,870 people at work on the desalination I see this as the two “bookends” of the project coming into place, allowing progress plant site, down from a peak of 3,672 in to be made on all of the facilities in between. September last year.

As more and more parts of the site are connected to grid power, we will be able to start commissioning the many high-pressure pumps in place throughout the plant.

The first of these are at the seawater lift pump station, where 16 submersible pumps will lift seawater from the tunnels up and into the desalination plant.

It’s an exciting time for the project team, and a clear sign that construction is nearing completion, and the project is moving into the commissioning phase.

The plant will begin producing its first supplies of water in the coming months, as part of the commissioning process.

The water quality standards defined in our contract were recommended by the water authorities, and placed in the contract with DSE. The standards comply with the World Health Organisation Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality, the Australian

www.aquasure.com.au

By summer 2012, the majority of the construction team will have completed their work and moved on from the local area, leaving the much smaller commissioning team to prepare the plant for operation.

The Accord that was developed by Bass Coast Shire Council, supported by local real estate agents and our construction contractors, Thiess Degrémont.

It was designed to minimise the impact on the availability and affordability of the existing rental pool, and has proved an excellent resource for employees moving to the area to work on the project.

During its busiest period in June 2010, almost 50 new leases were entered into properties through the Housing Accord.

Properties are now being vacated and returned and with this trend set to continue, property owners are encouraged to consider their future plans.

Looking at the positives, this will mean less traffic on roads, more car parks available in town and shorter queues in Safeway of a night!

In other news, I am pleased to report that work has commenced to permanently reinstate local roads used as heavy haulage routes during pipeline construction.

It will however, also mean fewer families shopping and dining in the area, and fewer people living in the area in general.

Crews have started work on TurnbullWoolamai Road and will begin work on additional roads in the coming weeks.

Both the Bass Coast Shire Council and Wonthaggi Business Association have gone to great lengths to work with local businesses to prepare for a ‘soft landing’ and a strong future for Wonthaggi, and I cannot stress enough the importance of this work continuing.

We are well and truly on the home stretch and again, I would like to thank local residents for their patience.

It is also timely to note that with employee numbers declining, so too is the number of properties being leased from the Housing Accord.

Chris Herbert CEO, AquaSure

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400 lap thriller The Stony Creek Go Kart track hosted its annual 400 lap endurance race on Saturday.

Teams of three or four raced in the hire karts for around six hours, each driver taking turns to complete 50 laps.

With the precision of aV8 supercar pit crew, karts were re-fuelled by track owner Graeme McCaughan and track marshal,

Mike Vella.

Driver changes were also a big factor in team strategy, with speed being of the essence.

The final positions were decided in the last 30 laps of the race, which saw the reigning champions, Tasman Motorsport being overtaken by newcomers, JMJ Racing. The Demerit Pointers rounded out the top three.

Thanks for coming: Wonthaggi PS students Gerald Smith, Milla Wright and Euan Connors were excited to share some time with Bulldogs elder statesman Bob Murphy and young gun Alex Greenwood.

Winners: Jett, Max and Joe Benson of JMJ Racing took the win in the 2012 Stony Creek 400.

WONTHAGGI Primary School students were treated to a visit by the Western Bulldogs last week.

Players including gun midfielder Adam Cooney and Daniel Cross were in attendance. The players fielded a number of questions and told the children what it took to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

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

Settle for second: last year’s winners Scott Cole, Ross Miller and James Dean from Tasman Motorsport just missed out on defending their title.

At Port Phillip Heads

MARCH / APRIL Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

28 WED

29 THUR

30 FRI

31 SAT

1 SUN

2 MON

3 TUE

0314 0920 1558 2138

1.44 0.25 1.55 0.53

0346 0954 1630 2211

1.43 0.26 1.53 0.56

0420 1026 1706 2245

1.40 0.28 1.48 0.59

0456 1057 1745 2319

1.36 0.31 1.43 0.63

0534 1129 1830 2355

1.31 0.35 1.38 0.67

0617 1205 1919

1.27 0.40 1.33

0037 0712 1252 2016

0.69 1.22 0.47 1.29

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

G’day mate: Wonthaggi PS student Leigh Ibrahim shares a moment with Bulldogs legend and Brownlow Medallist Adam Cooney.

Getting a lift: Wonthaggi Primary School students Alicia Smith and Jesse Condron learn what it’s like to see the world from Bulldogs rookie Tom Cambell’s view.

Korumburra basketball Domestic results March 19 10 Boys: Celtics 56 (H. Suckling 20) d Bulls 53 (I. Brain 26); Jazz 52 (J. Macri 16) d Spurs 36 (K. McKenzie 10).

18 Boys: Mortimer 62 (D. Wilson 14) d Maskell 36 (C. McKenzie 11); Rodwell 47 (I. Brain 23) d Olden 28 (B. Dorling 15).

B Women: Heat 28 (K. Brown 10) d Hoodies 14 (T. Kelly 8); Bunch of Grapes 39 (A. Verdon 18) d Young Cats 24 (S. Harkin 6).

A Women: Mirboo 62 (A. Nash 19) d Possums 38 (Y. Angwin 12).

10 Girls: Dowel 7 (S. McKenzie 5) d Blair 6 (M.

Wilcox 4); Donohue 14 (M. Finley 8) d Fitzgerald 4 (G. Matser 4).

12 Girls: Jackson 16 (J. Chiller 5) d Snell 10 (K. Harper 6); Harrower 23 (A. Wilkins 6) d Taylor 10 (T. Roberts 4).

14/16 Girls: Capitals 52 (C. Hogg 18) d Spirit 28 (A. Kennewell 10); Rangers 26 (C. Nestoriwsky 8) d Boomers 24 (A. Harkin 12).

Masters: BSC 32 (B. Grabham 8) d Local Blokes 30 (J. Heylen 0); Mixtures 38 (Gabe 11) d Milk Drinkers 35 (P. Dixon 12); Travelling Gilmores 25 (T. Riseley 0) d Witches Hats 23 (J. Enbom 0).

A Men: Wildcats 47

(B. Dorling 14) d Blood 40 (W. Jeffs 14); Molten 87 (J. Smith 52) d Hacks 40 (M. Belvedere 13).

10 Boys: Crocs 10 (A. Turton 8) d Blaze 9 (T. Crocker 5); Taipans 24 (R. McQueen 9) d Kings 13 (E. Allaway 6).

12 Boys: Magic 36 (T. Hanagraaf 27) d Hawks 14 (R. Treacy 11); Wizards 28 (J. Newcombe 20) d Wildcats 27 (C. Alger 21); Heat 35 (M. Bentvelzen 21 d Knicks 29 (J. Anthony 12).

14 Boys: Kings 35 (B. Paterson 14) d Lakers 24 (A. Walker 10); Suns 17 (K. Morrison 6) d Spurs 11 (T. Anthony 6).

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 65

Leongatha

Leongatha golf: Geoff Tyson, Roland Rees and Gene Vanderzalm from Leongatha compare scorecards at the end of their game.

Visitors on the green: Chris Teggelove and Paul Cahir played at the Leongatha Golf Club with member, David Forbes.

Welshpool golf TUESDAY’S pub bbq event saw Brian MacPherson with 20 points win the event from balls down the line Ken Hobbs 17.

Achievers award Ken Hallett.

Other scores S. Skidmore, T. Welsh, B. Matthews all 17, Phil Janson 16, A. Hayes, A. Brown, K. Lear 14.

Pub Points - Toora 14, Welshpool 12.75, Port Albert 15.75. Pier Port 8.5.

There was no golf on

Foster

A DECENT fall of rain has reduced the run and the course is now past the silly summer phase and is in perfect condition for good golf at Foster.

Apologies to veterans Geoff Nott and Gary Phelan as their win in the B Grade 4BBB in the tournament last week was not noted in last week’s notes.

Their score of 49 pts was the day’s best score by miles and Geoff was even docked by the handicapper for his efforts, so it’s a bit rude if their efforts go unrecognised. Well done boys.

John Mathers (14) won with 37 pts, from Larry Giddy (15) on 36 pts on Tuseday and the nearest the pin went to Kevin Flett.

South Gippsland Veterans took to the course on Thursday and we were very fortunate with the weather, and 82 players turned up from all parts of our region and beyond to enjoy a great day. Norm Byrnes from Wonthaggi had a day out to have 43 pts for the day’s best score.

Local boy Kevin Flett was next best with 38 pts.

Gary Phelan won nearest the pin with a great shot

Friday due to the inclement conditions.

Saturday saw a very small field vie for the Welshpool Hotel voucher.

The proverbial bandit Pete Westaway took the award with 17 points. Balls down the line to Alan Hayes 15 and David Bligh 13 on countback from Lionel Pope and Barry Clark.

Nearest the pin 6th Keith Lear.

Sunday we hosted the second round of pennant which saw our team get

beaten 4-3 by Meeniyan.

Thank you to Bob Wiggins for starting the fields off and to Jeanette and Fran for the great food on offer.

It was well received by all parties.

Upcoming event our golf/bowls day on April 21. This is open to everybody, men and women, even if you do not have a handicap. Contact the golf club or the Toora bowls club and get your name on the board early.

on the 17th, but don’t ask him if he got the putt (or the one after that either).

There was great praise for the course and also for the food provided by Will and Corey.

On Saturday we played for trophies provided by Peter Dight.

Robert Blake (15) made a welcome return to have the good score of 39 pts and win A Grade.

It has been a while between drinks for Rob and it’s good to see him back and playing well. Rhys Ireland (22) made it two in a row by winning B Grade with 38 pts.

Balls down the line went to Ray Prain (12) and Col Pulham (17) both on 38 pts, and Fred Tyers (14) and Kevin Witheridge (10) both on 37 pts.

The nearest the pins were won by Noel Black, Pat McKay, Colin Pulham, Phil Nightingall and Kevin Witheridge who went very close on the 17th.

The encouragement award went to Dean Walker (26) with 27 pts.

Ladies event – Pam Witheridge (24) had a great round of 39 pts.

The Division 3 pennant side had its second match last Sunday against Woorayl and lost 4/3.

Individual results were Kane Esler lost two down, Phil Nightingall lost one down, Dave Hutchinson won on 19th, Ben Cooper won 3/2, Greg Cox won on 19th, Kevin Witheridge lost one down, Norm Cooper lost 3/2.

Div 3 play Korumburra at Korumburra this Sunday – hitting off the first tee at 9am.

The team is Phil Nightingall (captian), Colin Pulham, Kane Esler, Kevin Witheridge, Ben Cooper, Rhys Ireland and Greg Cox with emergency Trevor Jones.

The Division 2 team hits off for its first round this Sunday at 9am at Foster against Wonthaggi – off the 1st tee.

The team is James Freeman (captain), Noel Black, Kevin Flett, Tony Vanin, Steve Reid, Lloyd McKenzie and Norm Cooper. Emergency Kevin Witheridge.

Inez Foote was not on hand to collect the $500 for Friday night’s draw, so it remains available next week. You must be in the clubhouse between 7pm and 8pm when the draw is made to be eligible to win the cash.

THE second round of the club championship was highlighted by John Feddersen’s eagle two on the fifth hole and Michael Thomas moving to a dominant position to become club champion once more.

Ryan Jacka won A Grade with 83-12-71, Stuart de Bondt took B with 91-1972 and John Fraser headed a struggling C Grade to win with 112-29-83.

Roland Rees took the pro-pin prize and Shane Low was nearest the pin on the 16th hole.

Balls were won by the following: N. Gillin, R. Bride, R. Davies 72, M. Burt, B. Elliott, D. Poulton, M. Thomas, S. Fisher 73, I. Barlow, P. Waters 74, A. Sparkes, D. Clemann, B. Cathie, T. Rickard, J. Dalton, G. Marsham, B. Attwood, D. Brown 75, W. Norden, P. Brownlie 76.

The championship looks safe for Michael Thomas who added a nice 73 to be on 147. His nearest rivals are David Poulton (156) and Nic Cairns (158).

Leader in A minor is Rob Bride on 164, from Ken Wardle 166 and Bruce Hutton 168. B Grade looks set for a shoot-out between Ryan Jacka on 166 and Barry Attwood 167. C Grade sees three players tied for the lead on 181, Stuart de

Bondt, John Dalton and Steve Fisher. Finally D Grade where Bruce Cathie 196 holds a slender lead over Rob Jacka 197.

Leading players in each grade must be ready to play at these listed times. D Grade at 10.15: J. Hassett, P. Hobson, G. Morrison, B. Cathie, Rob. Jacka, D. Peterson.

C Grade at 10.30: P. du Plessis, G. Vanderzalm, G. Tyson, J. Dalton, S. Fisher, S. de Bondt.

B Grade at 10.45: D. Brown, R. Davies, P. Brownlie, Ryan Jacka, B. Attwood, M. Burt.

A minor at 11: B. Stevens, M. Westaway, A. Sparkes, R. Bride, K. Wardle, B. Hutton.

A Grade at 11.15: D. Clemann, R. Rees, C. Walker, M. Thomas, D. Poulton, N. Cairns. Good luck to all contenders.

Tuesday Trevor Haywood from Wonthaggi won A Grade with 38 and Peter Waters may well have put himself into A Grade by having an excellent 42 points to win B Grade.

Chris Leaver and Ian Sutherland were nearest the pin winners and balls went to: D. Clemann 37, R. Burton, G. Maher, R. Nelson 35, N. Hughes 34, T. Moss, K. Gardner, M. Street, R. McCann 33, B. Birrell 32.

Woorayl OUR tournament got off to a wet start on Wednesday, sponsored by Gendore. The A Grade winners were Brian Wilson and Peter Burgess (who eagled the 5th) with 43 points winning from Jack Howard and our president. B Grade was won by Gav Blew and John Maynard. They won from Brian Thomas and John Diaper.

Balls went to R. Brown, N. McKenzie; B. Dewar, P. Woodall; C. James, M. Fletcher; L. Lancaster and P. Seth.

Nearest the pin went to Ed Poole and Lance Lancaster. On Saturday we held a stroke event sponsored by Blueprint. The A Grade scratch winner was Brian Hogan with 77. The handicap section went to Brendan Robjant. B scratch was won by Roger Kilpatrick with 85, Al McEachern taking out the handicap with 72. C Grade scratch went to Ryan Higgins with a 95 and the handicap section went to Ross Winkler with a net 71.

Balls went to Jo Barton, M. Grist, T. Ryan, N.Cooper, A. Hickey, L. Lancaster, T. Hogan, J. Hickey, J. Diaper, R. Goodwin, G. Challis and I. Smith.

The nearest the pins were Brian Hogan and John Maynard.

On Sunday we held a mixed Canadian foursomes sponsored by Retravision. The winners in A Grade were Sue and Tom Traill.

The runners-up were Ed and Ann Poole.

In B Grade winners were Mark and Barb James winning from Fay and John Maynard. Balls went to G. and H. Geisler, P. Dight, G. Tyers and L and P Lancaster.

We had nearest the pins for men and ladies. For the men Ed Poole won both and Pauline Lancaster and Laurel Cox won for the women. Next week will be our monthly medal. ladies BERRY’S Creek Cheese was the sponsor of

Thursday The Dandy club ambrose requiring a left hander in each group is a very popular event and drew 76 players.

The winning group of Terry and Chris Poulton, Nick Farley and J. Nelson scored 62 off the stick to record 53 7/8, a very good performance.

Runners-up included another family pair Col and Al Sperling who combined with Dave Webster and Graham Hoskin to score 54 1/2. Graham also won nearest the pin on the 14th with Anna de Bondt getting closest on the 16th.

Teams to win balls: A. Gostelow, C. Hams, R. Burton, N, Hughes 58 3/8, M. Oliver, R. Paice, J. Paice, R. Martin 59 1/4, T. West.

P. Hobson, G. Morrison, D. Clemann 59 3/8, M. Herrald, G. Challis, A. Hickey, F. Welsford 59 5/8, F de Bondt, A. Nilsson, I. Danks, R. Williams 59 3/4.

Our Division 3 pennant team followed up a good win last week against Woorayl with a strong 5/2 victory against Korumburra. Winners were Shane Low, John Dalton, Alan Adcock, Grant McRitchie and Peter Rayson.

the ladies singles event played last Wednesday in windy and wet conditions.

With the course in perfect condition, some players still managed good scores and Shirley Thomas won the scratch event with 86.

A Grade winner was Karin McKenzie with 35 points and the runner up was Sue Wakefield with 31 points (on a countback).

B Grade winner was Lois Young with 32 points on a countback from runner up Fay Maynard 32 points.

C Grade winner was Di O’Connor with 34 points and the runner up was Barb James with 33 points. Balls down the line went to Ann Poole 31, Pauline Lancaster 30, Marlene Rayson 30, Anne Grist 28 and Marg Tuckett 27. Nearest the pin on the 8th was Elsie McBride, on the 11th and the 17th was Shirley Thomas.

The Woorayl Cup, sponsored by Pauline and Lance Lancaster, was this year won by Marlene Rayson, Pauline Lancaster and Di O’Connor with 94 points.

Joan and Ian Smith of AW Smith and Sons were the sponsors of the ladies 4BBB played on Friday. Due to the inclement weather this event was reduced to a 9 hole competition. A Grade winners were Sue Wakefield and Maxine Eabry with 20 points on a countback from runners up Marg Higgins and Veronica Park 20 points.

B Grade was won by Fay Quilford and Margaret Raynor with 22 points and runners up were Betty Yann and Corrie George on 19 points. Balls down the line went to Norrie Little and Chris Rickard 20 points, Karin McKenzie and Loris Clark 19 points, Fran McPherson and Trish Latch 18 points, Shirley Thomas and Gail Wight, Pat Moore and Isobel Sutherland, Marg Harris and Iris McLeod, all 17 points.

Nearest the pin on the 8th went to Maxine Eabry. This week we all hope to see a return to better conditions for Thel’s Easter Stableford competition.

Mirboo North ON March 21 the ladies second round stableford championships competition was played.

The day two winner was Freeda Nair (30) 33 points.

Down the line for 36 holes: Barb Stimson 56 points, Chris Gunn 54 points, Lynne Winderlich 54 points.

Nearest the pin 16th - Lynne Winderlich.

Birdies: 6th Raelene Millsom and Barb Stimson.

Singles stableford championship winner was Maree Thompson (10) 61 points.

On March 24 the Burdekin Championship round two was played. The sponsor was Bendigo Bank. There were

Meeniyan

SATURDAY was medal day with a small field of 20 players.

The A Grade and medal winner was Dave Thomson, welcome back, with a net 67. Runner-up in A Grade was Craig Buckland with a net 72.

The B Grade winner was Ian Inglis with a net 74. B Grade runner-up was Jim Cusack with a net 75.

Balls down the line went to Paul Vandermeer 73 net and Bob McGeary 75 net.

The members draw was won by Lachlan Cope who was not there so it jackpots to next week. The super 66 winners this week were Nancye Hammett and Cheryl White.

Friday night’s twilight golf saw a very wet night and only five brave men venturing out.

The men’s winner was Ben Heppell with 18 points on a countback.

Balls down the line went to Robert Randell with 18 points. Nearest the pin was Graeme Cope. The raffle winner was Dave Webster.

Tuesday was whiskey day and a singles stroke event with the winner being Brian Dewar with a net 69.

Balls down the line went to Will Bullock with a net 71. Best nine was Jim Cusack with a net 33.5.

Nearest the pin on the 14th was Otto Vandervorm.

The 4B aggregate winners were Jim Cusack and John Walker with 147 on a countback. Thursday’s single stableford winner was Lloyd Hemphill with 38 points. Balls down the line went to Bob McGeary with 37 points. Nearest the pin on the 2nd was won by Bill Pratt. Best nine was won by John Walker with 21 points.

Korumburra

SIXTY-ONE players attended the stableford competition on Saturday March 24. Trophies Kelvin Johns Retravision. The CCR was 70. The winner was L. Sharp 38 pts.

A Grade: P. Hopkins 39pts on countback L. Guilfoyle 39, C. Clements 38, P. Johnson 36.

B Grade: S. Rodda 39pts on countback D. Sorrell 39, B. Pope 33, T. Jones 37, R. Young 37, I. Dixon 37, B. Clasby 37.

C Grade: G. Cosgriff 40pts, M. Deleuuw 38, P. Brodby 38, G. Wilson 37.

Putting: 1st N. Perks, 7th D. Cow, 10th P. Vanagtmaal, 13th B. Wessels NAGA: L. Fowles 25 pts.

Tuesday winner L. Sharp 42 pts.

37 starters and the CCR was 71.

The day winner was T. Donnison and C. Eden 47 points.

Nearest the pin 4th Hal Stellen, 6th Joe Kus, 13th T. Donnison, 16th Brian Randall.

Down the line: 1st D. Woodall, P. Woodall 46, 2nd G. Geisler, R. Geisler 44, 3rd R. Mathews, Noel Fox 44, 4th T. Bradshaw 44, N. Bracecamp 44.

Birdies: Brian Randall second shot on first hole. 4th I. Evison, R. Mathews, 6th C. Eden, 13th P. Chapman, 16th Shane Woodall.

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Leongatha MY apologies for no reports over the last few weeks.

The results of the Leongatha bowls club and club sponsors day on Sunday March 18 the open triples tournament winners day were the team of John Hall, Mike Smit and Rick Pendry with three wins plus 27. Runner-up on three wins plus 22 was the team of J. Kuiper, G. Drury and Bev Watt and third place went to the team of A. Rayson, Wayne Walker and John White three wins plus 19.

The last of the 2011/2012 tournaments will be the open fours to be held Saturday April 14.

Entries close two weeks prior to the event, contact J. Pendergast on 5662 0974, David Bee 5662 2605 or Glenda Trotman on 5662 3439.

On Wednesday evening March 21 the Leongatha Bowls Club Inc. bowls Victoria affiliate section held their AGM at the club house. The meeting was chaired by president Jack Kuiper with John Hall as acting secretary but given the number of registered members for 2011/2012 the attendance numbers at the meeting were very disappointing and this later became evident when nominations for the election of an executive and committee took place.

After the minutes of the last AGM were read and confirmed reports were presented from the president Jack Kuiper as well as the match committee report by Jeff Pendergast. Following the reports the election of officer bearers for the 2012/2013 year were held and chaired by Harry Forrester.

President Robert Young, vice President Jeff Pendergast, Secretary John Hall, treasurer David Bee with the balance of the committee made up of Mike Carnell, Rex Withers, Frank Filomeno and Ray Saunders with one more position to yet be filled.

The match committee elected members were Jeff Pendergast,Mike Carnell, Ollie Crouchand, David Bee with again one position to yet be filled. Pennant selectors elected were Russell Trotman, Alan Rayson and Ray Mc Gannon.

The meeting resolved to affiliate with Bowls Victoria and South Gippsland bowls division including the number of pennant teams to be entered for the 2012/2013 season to be three pennant teams.

Leongatha Bowls Club presentation night on Friday March 23 some 45 plus members attended the club’s 2011/2012 presentation of

Tarwin Lower

ON Wednesday, March 14 the triples was sponsored

by Jetset travel from Leongatha. Graham Robert’s team from Mirboo North were winners, with Rob Howard’s team from Inverloch runners-up.

Best last game went to Peter Henwood’s team from Tarwin Lower.

The annual Tarwin Lower Bowls tournament was conducted over the last weekend.

The fours on Saturday,

Loch

awards. These were presented by president Jack Kuiper while the ladies awards were presented by the ladies president Margaret Fisher.

Presentations were made as follows; the Gordon Langdon Memorial award went to Don McIntyre with the ladies Mary Davidson Memorial award going to Fay Turner.

Club championships awards 2011/2012.

Men’s club championship winner was Russell Trotman with the runner-up being Peter Kennedy. Ladies’ club championship winner was Pam Kennedy with the runner-up being Ellie McIntyre.

Men’s pairs winners were Alan Rayson and Lance Lancaster, runners-up Ray McGannon and Russell Trotman.

Men’s B Grade championship winner was Jeff Pendergast ,runner-up Ray Saunders.

Mixed pairs championship winners, Peter and Pam Kennedy, runners-up Jack Kuiper and Trish McCormack.

C Grade championship winner George Witherow, runner-up David Bee. Club 100 up championship winner Ian Todd and the runner-up Barry Davidson.

Club’s president Handicap Championship winner John Hall, runner-up Ray McGannon.

Ladies championship winners: B Grade ladies championship winner Jo Runciman with runner-up Susan Crouch.

Ladies pairs championship winners Fay Turner, Pam Kennedy with the runners-up Joy Todd and Glenda Trotman.

Ladies club handicap pairs winner Ellie McIntyre, Jo Runciman with the runners-up being Marlenen Rayson and Glenda Trotman.

Ladies 100 up championship winner Pam Kennedy with runner-up Glenise Emmerson.

Before closing the presentation part of the evening congratulations were also again passed to the Division 2 ladies pennant teams on winning the flag and to Pam Kennedy and Fay Turner who have earned the right to play on April 15 at Bendigo in the ladies pairs state championship; the club wishes them the very best.

A reminder, on Good Friday the club will hold a social bowls afternoon Good Friday appeal event and if you wish to play please put your name on the entry sheet in the club room.

Let’s have a very strong entry for this event.

Until next report, good bowling. Jackhigh.

March 24, were sponsored by Bald Hills Wind Farms and Marriott’s Machinery. On Sunday, March 25, the triples were sponsored by A and R Henwood Builders and Pulse Pharmacy of Inverloch.

Alan Spooner’s team from Toora won both the fours and the triples and Mick Coram’s team from Inverloch was also the runner-up in both events.

This was very a successful weekend with full greens on both days and our thanks to all teams who supported the club.

Buffalo indoor WEDNESDAY, March 21 Buffalo welcomed Ruth and Dudley Harrison and Kevin Robinson from Meeniyan making 12 bowlers with mixed reults for the night.

Four teams of three were selcted with teams having the option of rotating players to give all a chance of skipper, lead etc.

Two teams had two wins and a loss. Toni Heldens (s), Dudley Harrison, Ron Gloster (wlw) 17 ends, were victors

TUESDAY was our Ladies Invitation Day or better known as Dan’s Day, and we again thank Dan for beautiful trophies he provided.

Unfortunately the weather was not kind, with rain bringing play to a stop part way through the first game.

Players returned to the clubhouse where it was decided to have lunch.

When the weather had not improved the cards were fanned.

Winners were J. Christie of Phillip Island, P. Argent of Corinella, N. Nicholls of Toora and L. Barker of Tarwin Lower.

The runners-up were C. Baines of Inverloch, W. Coleman of Tarwin Lower, B. Grant of Meeniyan and J. Paynting of Toora.

Best last game went to G. Emmerson of Leongatha, G. Facey of Foster, L. Beaumont of Wonthaggi and P. Mathew of Port Welshpool.

Ditch to ditch was won

by C. Baines.

Touches were scored by P. Scammel, C. Snooks, C. Harry and J. Brown.

Twilight bowls on Wednesday night the winners were Geoff Barber, Bep Mandermaker and Kerry Graue.

Sunday was Presidents Day and the winning team was Max Crawford, Garry Horner, Francie Heylen and Bep Mandermaker.

Next Friday we have triples and on Sunday IGA Day. over Ian Benson (s), Joyce Occhipinti, Peter Heldens (wwl) 10 ends followed by Lee Armstrong (s) Glenys Pilkington, Kevin Robinson (lwl) 11 ends and fourth Joe Occhipinti (s) Carolyn Benson, Ruth Harrison (llw) 9 ends.

Best 1st game: Toni 9-3, 2nd game: Ian 13-6, 3rd game Toni 12-1.

With school holidays coming up all welcome Wednesday 7.30 at Buffalo Hall for a relaxed fun night of bowling.

Leongatha Cycling SATURDAY saw the second day of road season racing but the first of four rides in the Club’s Summer Series Handicaps.

Racing was around the Pound Creek circuit and whilst it was fine there was a strong south westerly wind blowing.

This made the run along the road from Koonwarra past the Leongatha South golf course demanding as the riders had to battle both the wind and the hill.

With several riders involved in the Human Powered Vehicle event at Wonthaggi and some other events for the Bass

Valley juniors there was almost a change of riders from last weekend. However there were 15 senior starters and four juniors including a large contingent having their first race for the season and some with the first club race.

Consequently the day was difficult for the handicappers to get the handicaps right.

The senior event was over two laps (48km) and the field saw six riders start at 7.00 min, four riders at two min and five riders in the scratch bunch.

As it eventuated it was perhaps the limit bunch which was at the worst end of the handicapping as several riders were

Hard slog: senior riders tackling the 48km at Pound Creek on Saturday.

dropped early in the first lap whilst only one rider managed to go with the scratch bunch when they were eventually caught.

The scratch bunch of Tony Clark, Jesse Boyd, Clem Fries and Steve Allen were boosted by the inclusion of Latrobe Valley rider Chris Joustra.

With the extra power from Chris they chased hard and picked up the two min group of Tony Smith, Jason Scott, Col Boyd and Jake Laine by the time they reached the golf course hill. However, the high tempo early saw Steve Allen and Jake Laine in trouble.

By the time the remnant leader bunch of Chris Rowe, David Barker, Steve Wilson and Brian Cuman finished the first lap the chasers had taken almost five minutes out of their seven minute lead so it was obvious they would be in trouble on lap two.

The wind and hills on lap two saw just eight riders start the run down Pound Creek Rd toward the finish with a chance at winning. Chris Joustra made a small break which was answered by Jesse and Clem and these three still had a small break at the finish. In a desperate run into the wind Jesse Boyd just managed to edge in front of Clem and Chris for the first

three places. First and fastest to Jesse in 1hr 19min 53 sec.

The bunch sprint was led home by Jason Scott (4th), Colin Boyd (5th), Tony Clark (6th), Chris Rowe (7th) and Tony Smith (8th). They were followed in by David Barker (9th) and Stephen Wilson (10th).

In the Junior race over 12km up and back on Pound Creek Rd, the handicapper gave Simon Thomas (first ride) and Alex Bennett (3.00 min) start over Hamish Bissett (30 sec) and Matt Minogue (Scr).

With some encouragement from club coach Tony Smith along the way, the two leaders worked turns really well and defied the others to catch them.

Hamish Bissett put in a great ride to stay away from Matt but it was all to no avail as the leading duo raced to the line locked together. However the judges gave the win to Simon by a tyre over Alex. Time was 18.55.

Hamish finished in 3rd in 17.12 whilst Matt Minogue at 16.51 claimed fastest time.

Next week racing will start from the Outtrim recreation reserve.

The juniors will be on the build up for the Club’s Junior Experience weekend at the end of April so some good racing between now and then will be great value.

Winners: Loch Ladies Invitation Day winners L. Barker, J. Christie, P. Argent, N. Nicholls and trophy donor Dan Dykhuizen (middle).

Korumburra parlor bowls WITH the start of the second half of parlor bowls on Thursday, March 22 team captains took more interest in their teams’ positions on the ladder, with a view to finishing in the top four.

Round 8 saw two of the top four teams have easy and decisive victories over lower placed teams, whilst the third game between the teams in positions two and four was a close, see-sawing game in which either team could have been victorious or a drawn game appropriate.

Final results were VRI 24 d Kookaburras 12, Battlers 35 d Kardella 20, Pretenders 19 d The Burra 17, Sicilians - bye.

The indoor bias bowls players were kept busy earlier in the week with their club night on Monday followed by the Ladies Singles Championship on Tuesday evening.

Monday night’s games saw three teams finish on 2W 1L with shots separating them.

Joyce, George and Lee came third with plus 3 shots; Joe and Ashley, second on plus 6 and Lance, Charlie and Michael won the evening with plus 10 shots.

On Tuesday evening, the ladies played a

Inverloch ladies THE sponsor of the day was Slice of Paradise Bakery for the ladies monthly triples on March 14.

As this was the last game of the season it was pleasing to note that there were 18 teams participating including two teams from Malvern.

Runners-up were Veronica Muir, Shirley Cook and Mavis Cridge. Winners were Hazel Crewdson, Gloria Caile and Greta Wilson. Best last game winners were Mavis Parks, Sue Nation and Joan Clark.

The raffles were won by Rita Everitt, Ann Francheccini, Nellie Martin, Leonie Hanks, Barbara Dyke, Avril van Waamel and Mary Palmer.

A special thanks to Lois Luby for organising these events. In turn Lois thanked Ivy Sheppard, Ray Paynting and Marg Flett for their assistance. Also everyone else who helped collect the money and raffles.

There were no bowls last Wednesday because of the inclement weather.

marathon, six games round robin event against each other to decide the club champion. Everyone’s best bowling was brought to the fore making the games difficult to win, great to participate in and entertaining to watch. The improvements in this young bowling group are noticeable.

In equal third position, and separated from fourth (Connie Occhipinti) by shots only, were Joanna Lomagno and last year’s champion, Joyce Occhipinti - all with 3W1D2L from their six games. In second place and runner-up on the night was Mary Tumino with 4W2L. Lee Armstrong was declared this year’s bias bowls champion as she was undefeated on the night (although two games could have easily fallen the other way) with 4W2D from her six games.

The evening was a credit to the women bowlers as not one of them was defeated in straight losses.

President Keith Marshall congratulated all participants and in particular Lee Armstrong on her triumph, wishing her well in the SGIBBA Champion of Champions tournament to be held later in the year.

Table tennis a hit THE best start to a season ever.

That was the verdict of players who turned up this week in three grades to commence the autumn/winter season for Wonthaggi table tennis.

Teams had been carefully graded and all matches were close. In A Grade there were several players new since last season, Rossi, a newcomer to the town, and Dean Snelling (up from A Reserve). Both had wins and look like causing a few surprises. Good to see Ashley Hewlett back.

A Reserve matches were all incredibly close with many sets played out to the fifth game. A decider between Trent Hamilton and Daniel Chetland was a thriller. Caitlyn Taylor and Sean Michael could cause a few surprises this season. There will be no A/R, B Grade or junior coaching in the school holidays.

B Grade matches went well with four new players

promoted from the Thursday junior coaching group.

Eight-year-old Euan Connors was a late team addition and helped his team (Slashers) to a 3-2 win.

New players are still welcome when junior coaching resumes. Phone Bruce on 5672 2130 or Nancy on 5674 4628.

Dumbalk indoor

ON Monday night, March 19 there were 10 players in two teams of three and two teams of two.

There were four girls and six men. The first and second game was won by Dudley, Robert Burden and Kevin 166, 14-3.

We played two ends of 10 which was a very good night had by all.

Hope to see you all Monday night 7.30.

Ladies tennis: winners were (from left) Joan Brooks, Dot Stubbs and Giulia Joyce while Kellie Simpson, Pam Gardener and Sue Van Sinderen were runners-up.

Ladies tennis finish MONDAY ladies tennis wrapped up recently with the grand finals.

The team of Joan Brooks, Dot Stubbs and Giulia Joyce came out on top in the final, with Kellie Simpson, Pam Gardener and Sue Van Sinderen the runners-up.

This is a great effort by the winning team including Dot who has returned to the game after having three years off.

She is definitely back and playing very well.

Congratulations to all the ladies.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - PAGE 67

Alec and James go national TWO Inverloch based athletes, Alec Ryan and James Mercer have been selected to represent the Gippsland Sports Academy as part of the SP AusNet representative teams preparing to compete at the National U15 Volleyball Titles in Albury, signalling the strength of the local junior development program.

The Gippsland Sports Academy SP AusNet Volleyball Program held a selection process in October last year where the best junior volleyball athletes and athletes with elite potential were then invited to become part of the Gippsland Sports Academy SP AusNet Volleyball Program.

The squad is made up from athletes from towns as far as Drouin, Inverloch, Lakes Entrance and the Latrobe Valley.

Head coach Dan Higgins, originally from Maffra, has coached volleyball at national and international level and is one of the most qualified coaches in Australia.

“We found 11 girls and eight boys who met our selection criteria, ranging in age from 10 to 14,” Dan said.

“These kids have undertaken 10 days of weekend training over the last six months. They have participated in an elite athlete development program, involving intensive

Going far: Alec Ryan and James Mercer of Inverloch will be representing Gippsland at the National U15 Volleyball Titles in Albury. training, strength and conditioning, sports psychology and health and nutrition sessions.”

Dan said he has seen all of the squad members improve throughout the program.

“There has been a massive improvement in their skills,” he said.

“They are now training strongly through intense sessions that include an exhausting 45 minute strength and conditioning section.”

Dan was keen to ensure training occurred in the various regional centres to allow other local athletes outside of the program to gain a taste of our training processes.

Athletes from Leongatha Secondary, Traralgon Secondary and Moe’s Lowanna College have had the chance to be involved in the sessions.

These schools have been

at the forefront of athlete development.

“In the future it’s hoped we can take our training sessions to even more regional secondary schools and give their athletes a taste of what elite volleyball is all about,” Dan said.

The culmination of the program is participation in the U15 National Volleyball titles in Albury at Easter, where the squad will play state representative teams, teams from other academies and the elite school teams from around the country.

“We have a two day camp the week before the tournament to round off their development,” Dan said, “It’s a massive opportunity for these kids and a great honour for them to be representing the Gippsland Sports Academy and their sponsor SP AusNet.”

Top players: Gippsland Power has selected their 2012 squad and South Gippsland has made an impression. Six players from the region have made the final squad which includes players from all over Gippsland. Players selected for the Gippsland Power squad include (back, from left) Ben Vardy (DWWWW), Liam Nash (Mirboo North), (front) Matt Schreck (Dalyston), Aaron Heppel (Leongatha), Nick Stevens (Gippsland Power coach), Michael Kelly (Wonthaggi) and Paul Pattison (Korumburra-Bena).

Another year: the Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL Under 12 cricket side celebrated the end of the season with their presentation night on March 16. They are (from left) Josh Bowler, Alex Stanley, Mitchell Buckland, Jake Rockall, Mitchell Schrimshaw, Jed Pearce, Callum Buckland, Adam Drury and (back) coaches Nick Summers and Rob Wood.

MDU junior presentations THE Meeniyan Dumbalk United Cricket Club’s juniors celebrated the end of their season at a presentation night on March 16.

Under 14s: (from left) Gary Celebrine, coach, Jye Celebrine, Encouragement Award, Peter Gillin, Fielding Award, Harry McNeill, Bowling Award. Absent was Andy Arney, Batting Award.

Cobra junior presentations THE Korumburra Cobras presented their outstanding juniors with their awards recently.

Team members from the Under 14s and 16s side were congratulated and presented with awards.

Under 16s: (from left) Keanu Miller, Fielding Award, Jonte Arestia, Encouragement Award, Pierre Dunlevie, Bowling Award and COTY, Tom Jenkin, Most Disciplined Award. Absent was Nick Arney, Batting Award.

The Under 12s and Under 16s teams were congratulated for their efforts along with some stand out players.

Well done: MDU Under 16s award winners were (from left) Jason Riley, Most Improved, Charlie Dougherty, equal bowling with Mike Olden and Matt Darmanin (absent), Mike Olden, Batting and Bowling and Troy Sinclair, Coaches award.

Left: End of the year: celebrating the end of the season were the MDU Under 12s side. They are (back from left) coaches Craig Hoober, Wayne Prosser, Kieran Brown, Mark Cantwell, Paul Mc Donald, (middle) Mitch Hoober, Hugh Collins, Tanya Dyke, Will Mc Donald, Jai Bright, Matt Fowkes, Hayden Prosser, (front) Cam Olden, Ben Cantwell, Will Collins, Connor Brown and Tony Dyke.

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• LDCA B GRADE DIVISION ONE

OMK won the B Grade Division One premiership when they scored 9/221 to defeat Wonthaggi Workmens 192.

This game was extremely close with the runout of Workers’ bat Allan McLean for 23 the crucial wicket in the game.

Winning the toss and batting, which proved to be the winning formula of the grand finals, OMK amassed 9/221 on the back of two fine half centuries.

The first went to Greg Miller with 57 and the other to James Paterson 56. Jake Cochrane finished not out 39.

With the ball Jakeb Thomas returned with the best figures of all grand finals with 5/43 for Workers.

In reply Workmens gave themselves a real chance with good runs to Sam Huitema 54, Daniel Turton 35 and Craig Harvey 33.

At 6/190 the Workers were looking favoured to win until they lost three wickets on the same score, including the runout of McLean. They ended up all out for 192.

Rohan White with four wickets for the Diggers had a big hand in winning this match as too did Greg Miller’s 57 on day one which won him the um-

pire’s award for Man of the Match.

The umpires stated it really helped OMK turn a bad start into a respectable target.

WON WORKMENS lt OMK 1st innings OMK T. Miller c. D. Dutchman b. J. Thomas ...........................0 P. Harper c. J. Sheerin b. J. Thomas ...........................9 R. White lbw. b. C. Harvey ......................... 11 G. Miller b. C. Harvey .............57 A. Miller c. A. McLean b. L. McGuirk ......................27 D. McMeekin c. J. Sheerin b. J. Thomas ...........................8 W. Dowell c. D. Dutchman b. J. Thomas ...........................0 J. Paterson r.o. ..........................56 J. Cochrane n.o.........................39 D. Jeffries c. J. Sheerin b. J. Thomas ...........................2 P. Green n.o. ...............................0 Extras ......................................12 Total ..............................9/221(cc) Bowling: S. Williams 0/22, A. McLean 0/33, J. Thomas 5/43, L. McGuirk 1/30, C. Harvey 2/24, L. Sawyer 0/48, A. Yann 0/14.

1st innings Won Workmens D. Dutchman b. R. White...........9 S. Huitema c. T. Miller b. R. White ...........................54 D. Turton c&b. D. Jeffries........35 C. Harvey c. T. Miller b. D. McMeekin ...................33 L. Sawyer c. P. Harper b. D. McMeekin ...................12 A. Yann c. P. Green b. D. Jeffries ...........................9 A. McLean r.o. .........................23 S. Williams c. A. Miller b. P. Green ..............................2 J. Sheerin lbw. b. R. White .............................0 L. McGuirk n.o. .........................0 J. Thomas c. A. Miller b. R. White .............................2 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................192 Bowling: R. White 4/64, P. Green 1/15, D. McMeekin 2/39, J. Paterson 0/11, D. Jeffries 2/49, J. Cochrane 0/7, A. Miller 0/3.

Above: B1 premiers: (back) Russ White, Wes Dowel, Paul Green, Dylan McMeekin, Jake Cochrane, James Paterson, Dave Jeffries, Matt Hemms, Tim Miller, (front) Paul Harper, Greg Miller and Adam Miller.

Man of the Match: Greg Miller was given the honour by the umpires, who described his 57-run haul in the first innings as the turning point for OMK.

Victory is sweet: OMK celebrate a narrow triumph over the disappointed Wonthaggi Workmens, who started out strong, but lost their last few wickets in a number of minutes, stopping 29 runs short of the premiership cup.

• LDCA B GRADE DIVISION ON TWO • SOUTH GIPPSLAND PENNANT GOLF

Island tops in Div 3

HARD work with the bat paid off for MDU with a huge score of 283 enough to win them the B2 premiership over a gallant Kilcunda-Bass.

Division 3 (at Leongatha Golf Club): Leongatha 5 d Korumburra 2, Wonthaggi 5 d Lang Lang 2, Phillip Island 6 d Aussie Golf 1, Woorayl 4 d Foster 3.

Division 4 (at Welshpool Golf Club): Korumburra 7 d Aussie Golf 0, Meeniyan 4 d Welshpool 3, Wonthaggi 5 d Woorayl 2, Leongatha 6 d Lang Lang 1.

Divisions 1 and 2 commence April 1.

Ladders

Division 3 Phillip Island .................. 2 - 11 Leongatha .......................2 - 9 Wonthaggi .......................1 - 8 Woorayl ............ (51.91) 1 - 7 Foster ................. (49.79) 1 - 7 Aussie Golf ......................1 - 5 Korumburra......................0 - 4 Lang Lang ........................0 - 3 Division 4 Wonthaggi .......................2 - 10 Lang Lang .........(65.11) 1 - 8 Leongatha ......... (52.39) 1 - 8 Welshpool ......... (51.91) 1 - 7 Woorayl ............. (50.49) 1 - 7 Meeniyan .........................1 - 4 Aussie Golf ......................0 - 3 Korumburra......................0 - 2

B2 Grade premiers: MDU cricketers back, Jason Riley, Cam Harris, Tyrone Zukovskis, Steve Riley, Tim Harris, Matt Martin and Ben Thomas, front, Brett Spokes, Dean Jones, Beau Coulter, Luke Mercer and captain Dale Thomas took out the B2 Grade Leongatha and District Association premiership against Kilcunda-Bass at the McMahon Reserve, Wonthaggi on the weekend.

MDU won the toss and batted and after a nervous start when openers Dean Jones and Cameron Harris were both out for 11, United finally stepped up a gear.

A 98 run partnership between Tyrone Zukovskis and Brett Spokes was ended when Zukovskis was bowled for 65.

MDU was able to string together a number of 30, 40 and 50 run partnerships to set up their big tally with top scorer being Spokes with 77.

Dino Masinovic bowled well for K-B with a fine 4/64 including openers Jones and Harris.

In reply Kilcunda-Bass made a fair go of the run chase with opener Trevor Aplin scoring 73 valuable runs; Darcy Clay 39 and Rohan Duff 31.

With overs running out Kilcunda-Bass lost wickets under pressure and finally succumbed for 245 runs.

Wicket takers for United were shared around.

KILCUNDA-BASS lt MDU 1st innings MDU D. Jones c T. Aplin b D. Masinovic. ........................ 11 C. Harris c J. Dakin b D. Masinovic. ........................ 11 T. Zukovskis b R. Duff.............65 B. Spokes c S. Shelton b B. Egeberg.............................77 T. Harris c H. Grace b D. Masinovic. ........................27 D. Thomas r.o. ..........................10 M. Martin r.o. ...........................17 L. Mercer b S. Blake. ...............26 B. Thomas b D. Masinovic. .....25 B. Coulter n.o. ............................0 S. Riley c R. Gardiner b S. Blake. ..................................0 Extras ......................................14 Total .......................................283 Bowling: D. Masinovic 4/64, R. Duff 1/47, B. Nicholls 0/29, S. Blake 1/37, H. Grace 0/42, J. Dakin 0/17, B. Egeberg 1/38.

1st innings Kilcunda-Bass T. Aplin c M. Martin b T. Harris. ...............................73 R. Gardiner c D. Thomas b T. Harris. ...............................12 H. Grace lbw b B. Coulter. ...............................6 S. Blake b L. Mercer. ..............................21 D. Masinovic c T. Harris b S. Riley..................................19 D. Clay c M Martin b S. Riley. .................................39 R. Duff lbw b S. Riley. .................................31 J. Dakin r o. ..............................13 B. Egeberg n o............................1 B. Nicholls r o ............................6 S. Shelton b B. Coulter...............6 Extras ......................................18 Total .......................................245 Bowling: T. Harris 2/47, M. Martin 0/26, S. Riley 3/63, B. Coulter 2/43, L. Mercer 1/39, C. Harris 0/21.

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• C GRADE DIVISION ONE

C Grade Division 1: premiership team, Wonthaggi Workmen’s Cricket Club from left, back, Jack Turner, Shannon Coldebella, Shane Osborne, Lachlan McLean, Aaron Lang, Sean Roche, front, Robbie Geyer, Scott Morrison, Ian Barnes (c), Alex Geyer, Scott Jeffries and Clinton Rigby.

Workers defeat Miners for C1 WONTHAGGI Workmens was able to add the C1 cricket premiership title to its trophy cabinet when it disposed of Wonthaggi Miners on the weekend.

Miners decided to bat

first but, unlike the higher grades, this backfired when they were dismissed for just 63.

Shannon Coldebella had a fine spell, taking 4/9 for the innings.

In reply Workers hit 7/244 thanks to a brilliant 94 by Rob Geyer opening the innings.

He and Aaron Lang, who scored 54, shared in a 149 run partnership. Miners, well beaten, had to endure more grief when Coldebella made 39 later in the innings to further rub salt into the wound.

Finally it was all over after teams called it a day with Workers on 7/244 af-

ter 54 overs.

WON MINERS lt WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Miners T. Latham lbw. b. S. Coldebella ......................0 R. Jones c. R. Geyer b. J. Turner ...........................10 C. Gooch lbw. b. J. Turner .............................0 C. Honeysett b. S. Coldebella ....1 G. Peters b. S. Coldebella ..........5 A. Zanella lbw.

b. A. Lang...............................3 P. Loos c. J. Turner b. S. Coldebella ......................0 T. Hamilton c. b. A. Lang...............................4 B. Foon c. b. L. McLean ........................12 A. Johnson lbw. b. A. Lang...............................2 T. Walker n.o. .............................6 Extras ......................................20 Total .........................................63 Bowling: S. Coldebella 4/9,

J. Turner 2/18, A. Lang 3/21, L. McLean 1/6.

1st innings Won Workmens S. Osborne b. C. Honeysett ........3 R. Geyer b. G. Peters ...............94 A. Lang c. b. A. Zanella .........................54 S. Roche c. T. Latham b. G. Peters .............................0 L. McLean lbw. b. G. Peters .............................0 J. Turner lbw. b. A. Zanella ......................... 11

I. Barnes n.o. ............................25 S. Morrison c. b. G. Peters .............................0 S. Coldebella n.o. .....................39 Extras ......................................18 Total ..............................7/244(cc) Bowling: C. Honeysett 1/31, T. Hamilton 0/21, A. Johnson 0/33, R. Jones 0/35, P. Loos 0/32, T. Walker 0/29, G. Peters 4/19, A. Zanella 2/23, C. Gooch 0/15.

• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION TWO

Imperials never in doubt AFTER bowling out OMK for just 72 in the C2 cricket grand final on the weekend, Imperials won in a canter.

The win was set up with some fine work by veteran Glenn Wright who claimed 4/8 in the victory, pleasing son Brad and grandson Lachie who also played in the matcha memorable one for the three generations in the one family.

Houghton was the only one to perform with the bat for OMK, with 20.

In reply Imps opener Rodney Murray scored 86.

A number of others made handy scores with Nigel Hodges 27, Brad Wright 28 and Brent Casbolt making 26 in the solid win.

Nick Audino took 3/37 for the Diggers.

OMK lt IMPERIALS 1st innings OMK D. Wylie c. G. Wright b. B. Maskell ..........................6 D. Olden c. D. Pellin b. L. Wright ............................6 C. Walker c. B. Wright b. P. McGavin.........................2 K. Houghton lbw.

b. B. Wright ..........................20 T. Eustace c. N. Hodges b. P. McGavin.........................1 L. Wilson b. G. Wright ...............3 N. Audino b. J. Bourke...............1 M. Chizzonitti b. G. Wright .......6 M. Gow c&b. G. Wright ............2 D. Wylie lbw. b. J. Bourke ............................0 R. Wyatt n.o. ..............................0 Extras ......................................25 Total .........................................72 Bowling: L. Wright 1/6, B. Maskell 1/21, P. McGavin 2/17, J. Bourke 2/11, G. Wright 4/8.

1st innings Imperials R. Murray c&b. N. Audino ......86 T. Cashin c. C. Walker b. T. Eustace ...........................0 N. Hodges b. D. Olden .............27 B. Wright c. L. Wilson b. D. Wylie ...........................28 B. Casbolt b. N. Audino ...........26 D. Pellin n.o. ..............................4 B. Maskell b. N. Audino ............3 P. McGavin n.o...........................4 Extras ......................................23 Total ....................................6/201 Bowling: D. Wylie 1/49, T. Eustace 1/33, L. Wilson 0/14, D. Olden 1/19, M. Chizzonitti 0/26, N. Audino 3/27, M. Gow 0/20, R. Wyatt 0/10.

C2 premiers: Danny Pellin (c), Rod Murray, Brent Casbolt, Glen Wright, Gavin Price, Tim Cashin, John Bourke, Lachie Wright, (front) Ben Maskell, Peter McGavin, Nigel Hodges and Brad Wright.

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• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION ONE

Wonthaggi Workmens: A Grade Division One premiers, back left; Gavin Britt, David Britt, Mark McCall, Tim Hooper, Gavin Bolding and Richie Hassett. Front; Mitch Thomas, James Sherrin, Ryan Thomas, Joel Liddle and Chad Harvey.

Workers hat trick premiers WONTHAGGI Workmens Cricket Club became A Grade Division One cricket premiers for the third year in a row on the weekend.

The Workers batted first and made 169 before bowling out their opponents Inverloch on Sunday for 111.

The wet weather com-

ing into the grand final weekend was a factor, with some very slow outfields making runs difficult to score.

The Workers started badly after winning the toss and batting on the Wonthaggi turf. Hassett was back in the sheds for a duck and again with the score on 11, Workers lost their other opener Hooper for just 8.

Then David Britt and Ryan Thomas set about building a score and they brought the runs to 70 before Thomas went out for a valuable 33.

Another 57 was added between David and Gavin Britt before David went out for a fine 51.

But Gavin couldn’t consolidate his scoring and went out for 24 soon after.

Mitchell Thomas and Gav Bolding scored a few handy runs but when Bolding fell for 20 with the score at 169 Workers collapsed stunningly to lose the next three wickets on the same score and be all out for 169.

Kit Rothier 3/32 and Dylan Clark 4/10 must have been very pleased with their efforts for Inverloch, giving their bats a

chance to score a victory.

In reply Inverloch was all out for just 111 off 66.4 overs, that’s less than two an over!

Four Workers players took two wickets, Gavin Britt, James Sherrin, Gavin Bolding and Mitchell Thomas.

David Britt collected the Man of the Match medal for his 51 runs.

WON WORKMENS d INVERLOCH

1st innings Won Workmens T. Hooper c. W. Taberner b. K. Rothier...........................8 D. Britt c. L. Rankin b. R. Thomas ........................51 R. Hassett b. K. Rothier .............0 G. Britt lbw. b. K. Rothier.........................24 R. Thomas c. J. Smith b. C. Dudek ..........................33 M. Thomas c. K. Rothier b. D. Clark ..............................9 G. Bolding c. N. Cant b. D. Clark ............................20 C. Harvey stp. W. Taberner b. C. Dudek ............................7 J. Sheerin c. K. Rothier b. D. Clark ..............................0

J. Liddle n.o................................0 M. McCall b. D. Clark ...............0 Extras ......................................17 Total .......................................169 Bowling: R. Thomas 1/24, K. Rothier 3/32, L. Rankin 0/24, C. Dudek 2/45, N. Cant 0/21, D. Clark 4/10.

1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner n.o. .........................4 T. Thornby n.o. .........................15 Extras ........................................7 Total ....................................... 111 Bowling: R. Thomas 1/24, G. Britt 2/29, J. Sheerin 2/31, G. Bolding 2/12, M. Thomas 2/10.

Family success: watching their boys celebrating the A1 win were Caroline and Russell Thomas with sons Mitchell and Ryan, who was the captain of the side.

Pressure: the Stingray’s bats were under pressure from the Workmen’s Club fielders.

Photo finish: Wonthaggi Workmen’s keeper Joel Liddle had the bails off in a flash as the Inverloch batsmen dives towards the crease.

Three-peat: celebrating after the match were members of the winning Wonthaggi Workmen’s Cricket Club.

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• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION TWO

Phillip Island lands in top division PHILLIP Island claimed the A Grade Division Two premiership and in doing so has earnt the right to go up to Division One. The Island won the toss and batted first against Kilcunda-Bass on the Inverloch turf and slumped early to be 2/8. But Hornsby 9 and Manteit 36 stayed around to bolster the score before another collapse left them at 7/92.

Looking down and out Russell Cleeland came to the rescue, with the number seven hitting 61 valuable runs with a good cameo from Wilson with 11.

This left the Island with a respectable 160 runs.

Cameron Davidson collected the second best haul of wickets for the grand final, with 5/48.

In reply KilcundaBass made 123, with the Island’s Shane Murdoch taking 4/40.

A number of Killy-Bass batsmen got into the 20s including Mohascy, 27, Larcombe, 22, and Hart 21 but none could cobble together a big score.

PHILLIP ISLAND d KILCUNDA-BASS

1st innings Phillip Island E. Richards r.o. (S. Oates) ..........1 S. Murdoch c. S. Oates b. A. Shackelford....................7 T. Hornsby b. C. Davidson.......19 A. Manteit c. J. Tregear b. C. Davidson......................36 J. Emery c. J. Tregear b. C. Davidson........................1 L. Cleeland b. A. Shackelford ....2 R. Cleeland c. S. Oates b. C. Davidson......................61 C. Wilson lbw. b. D. Pipicelli .........................4 M. Price c. A. Larcombe b. C. Davidson...................... 11 A. Matthews c. A. Larcombe b. J. Dakin ..............................8 S. Kirton n.o. ..............................0 Extras ......................................10 Total .......................................160 Bowling: D. Pipicelli 1/41, A. Shackelford 2/49, C. Davidson 5/48, J. Mahood 0/6, S. Tapscott 0/7, J. Dakin 1/8.

1st innings Kilcunda-Bass P. Mohascy c. R. Cleeland b. S. Kirton ...........................27 S. Oates lbw. b. A. Matthews .......................5 J. Dakin b. A. Matthews .............0 D. Pipicelli c. A. Matthews b. S. Murdoch.........................0 A. Larcombe lbw. b. S. Kirton ...........................22 J. Tregear b. A. Matthews ..........2 C. Hart c. A. Manteit b. S. Murdoch.......................21 S. Tapscott c. J. Emery b. S. Murdoch.........................7 A. Shackelford b. S. Murdoch ...3 C. Davidson lbw. b. R. Cleeland.......................10 J. Mahood n.o...........................13 Extras ......................................13 Total .......................................123 Bowling: S. Murdoch 4/40, A. Matthews 3/16, S. Kirton 2/8, R. Cleeland 1/13, C. Wilson 0/11, M. Price 0/7, L. Cleeland 0/17.

A2 premiers: (back) Andrew Matthews, Jay Broomhall, Russell Cleeland, Mitch Price, Tony Hornsby, John Emery, Scott Boyack, (front) Clint Wilson, Shane Murdoch (C), Lachie Cleeland, Eli Richards, Simon Kirton and Alex Manteit. Russel Cleeland was named Man of the Match.

Playing safe: Phillip Island’s captain and coach Shane Murdoch kept behind the crease whilst keeping a close eye on the ball.

Left: A2 grand final: Dean Pipicelli opened the bowling for Kilcunda-Bass, taking 1/41 in the first innings.

Winning wicket: the final wicket, bowled by Shane Murdoch, sealed Phillip Island’s premiership victory.

Celebrating 21 years of creating champions on the field, and safer drivers on the road.

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