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MEDICAL RUSH

By Lucy Johnson

SOUTH Gippsland’s health services are thriving with an influx of staff joining the ranks at hospitals and clinics across the region.

Rising population and subsequent demand for healthcare has seen the employment of new doctors, registrars and specialists across healthcare

providers in Leongatha and Wonthaggi.

South Gippsland’s lifestyle opportunities and proximity to Melbourne have resulted in the region bucking the trend of a shortage of doctors in other parts of country Victoria.

Leongatha Healthcare practice manager Judy Robb said, “There is such a growth happening in the area with plenty of people buying houses, so we are doing all we can so that our services are keeping up with demands for healthcare in the

region.�

Leongatha Healthcare has four additional staff at the practice, with two registrars and two general practitioners on hand.

Working on call at Leongatha Hospital, the general practitioners will service patients across the region.

Gippsland Southern Health Service’s acting chief executive officer Vicki Farthing said the influx of medical staff would contribute to the

region’s strong healthcare system. “We are fairly lucky in the breadth of specialists we have who are very skilled, and complement the GPs and doctors we already have,� she said. “I think we are doing very well in terms of the number of GPs we have in this region, especially in comparison to areas like Yarram where they only have one general practitioner.�

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F es sta ffever eve er Festa THE aroma of pasta sauce lured up to 13,000 people to Mirboo North on Sunday for the town’s annual Italian Festa.

The celebration of Italian culture and Italians’ contribution to Mirboo North featured food and market stalls, music, dancing, grape stomping and more.

Enjoying the traditional procession of the statue of St Paul through Baromi Park were, from left, Lana Bellio, Mason Athanasiadis, Lola Carpinteri, Alena Carpinteri, Macey Manzo and Quenna Dias from Mirboo North and surrounds, who got into the spirit by dressing in tradition Italian clothing. More on page 4.

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Emily receives life changing gift

By Lucy Johnson THE South Gippsland community has rallied around eight year old Emily Rainbow in order for her to receive expensive but lifesaving surgery this month.

Emily’s family had been concerned about a tumour in her throat for more than a year and were told she would need $15,000 surgery in order to have it removed.

“Emily had a biopsy on her tumour 12 months ago and it was left inconclusive for the past year. We took further tests and last Thursday we were told it was

stage three cancer,” family friend Stephen Bover-Groen said.

“Monash is trying to get a specialist to fly in from the US to perform Emily’s surgery by the end of the month, however if they cannot get him to come over, we are going to have to go to Sydney to see a specialist.”

Either way the surgery is going to cost a fortune, so Jim Pickersgill and Associates Leongatha generously donated $1000 towards the medical costs yesterday (Monday).

“It is always more ‘we’ than ‘I’, where we as a group can achieve so much together. We instil that and it is our mindset here,” Mr Pickersgill said.

The Long Street business also bought

a toy bunny, named Jimmy, for Emily.

“This hit close to home with me due to some personal experiences. But when I saw Emily’s picture in the paper and read her story, it struck my heart,” Mr Pickersgill said.

“She looks so much like my granddaughter and I thought how would I feel if this was happening to my granddaughter.

It is so obvious that right now we all need to do what we can to help Emily.”

Mr Bover-Groen said he was impressed by the community’s support.

“Emily’s mother and I have been applying for Make a Wish and when I asked Emily the other day what she wanted, all she said was ‘to stay alive’,” Mr BoverGroen said.

Generous gift: from left, Jim Pickersgill Associates’ Karen Newton with Stephen Bover-Groen, Emily Rainbow and Jim Pickersgill yesterday (Monday) when the Leongatha business gave $1000 towards Emily’s surgery.

Farmers dirty over mud rules

By Lucy Johnson and Jessica Anstice FARMERS have been left feeling dirty after South Gippsland Shire Council announced it may look to fine drivers whose tractors and other vehicles leave mud on the roads.

Council claimed farmers’ muddy vehicles were contributing to unsafe roads in the region and said it will look to find a cleaner solution with everyone working together.

In a press release, council claimed it would work with farmers in taking preventative steps “to avoid losses to both their farm and public”.

“This will reduce the need for any litter abatement notices, fines or charges for the cost of clean-up and damages,” the council statement said.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager operations Fred Huitema said necessary measures would be taken to make roads safer for all residents and visitors.

“Council appreciates the hard work farmers do for our community, which is why it is important for us to work with them to find solutions to reduce the amount of mud on our roads,” he said.

“We are hoping these measures will ensure our roads are safer for the community to utilise.”

Allen Van Kuyk previously received a litter abatement notice from South Gippsland Shire Council for letting his cattle cross Cassons Road. Attached was a warning of a hefty $3000 fine should he continue to do so. The Agnes resident is concerned similar fines could apply in this situation.

“At any stage if I do not meet their expectations they could fine me,” he said.

“We try to manage it as best as we can, but if the shire decides they want to fine us, they’ll catch us sooner or later. It is something that can affect so many people. A $3000 fine to anybody is substantial.”

Mr Van Kuyk said he does all he can to ensure his cattle and tractors do not leave mud on Cassons Road, however it can be almost impossible given

but what they have proposed is not workable and there is no common sense to it.”

Many locals expressed their concerns on The Star’s Facebook page.

“It is a bit harsh considering our roads are absolutely terrible around our farm and they only fix it every so often,” Toora’s Jess Thorne commented.

“How can we stop our utes from getting muddy tyres on council roads? It is not like there’s a car wash in every town either.”

Council said farmers can take such measures as constructing proper driveways for access into paddocks and control.

“Mud and topsoil in drains and on roads can affect road safety, damage the environment and have a financial impact on both the community and farmers. In recent years the issue has become a growing concern in South Gippsland,” the council statement said.

Barking mad

Not happy: Agnes dairy farmer Allen Van Kuyk is one of many farmers unimpressed with South Gippsland Shire Council’s consid- SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council was eration of penalties for farmers leaving mud on roads from tractor criticised this week for issuing warnings tyres and from cattle crossing. to a Mt Eccles family for having barking of common sense on what they want dogs on the property.

Farmer Barb Horton said her family received an us to do and it is practically buck for their poor maintenance and it is par- order from council to address complaints of barking dogs on their farm, but she said most of the dog barktially fundraising.

“We are an easy target for them, ing occurred while they were mustering and drenching sheep.

“All working dogs want part of the action, as this is what they are bred for, and it is therefore hard to control their behaviour during these times, especially when you are stuck on a drafting gate,” she wrote in a was a valuable addition to the health service, and letter to the editor on page 12 of today’s Star. would oversee the training of new junior and senior medical staff in the department.

“In our emergency department we rotate junior doctors from Austin Health, Peninsula Health and Monash Health. They have come up on rotation recently and we regularly take them on as our emergency departments are accredited facilities for training,” she said.

“In addition to that, we have more senior presence in the emergency department, particularly in peak hours between 7pm and midnight, just like any Melbourne hospital.”

Wonthaggi Hospital has visiting medical doctors joining the team, with surgeons being sought this week.

“Dr Poranee Buttery is an excellent credit to our team. She is now working with general practitioners and anaesthetists to ensure they are well supported as part of our focus to develop more robust clinical governance,” Ms Child said.

Dr Buttery worked at the Royal Children’s Hospital and is working at Wonthaggi Hospital to rebuild its paediatric surgery.

Wonthaggi is also hosting a number of registrars who will receive hands-on clinical practice.

“They receive enormous exposure and work hard to support those doctors. We have got a bit of growth happening here which is really exciting,” Ms TER1830078 Child said.

muddy conditions on his property.

“It is totally impractical to expect us to clean a tractor every time we go in and out of a paddock,” he said.

“They have got have to a little bit

Medical rush in South Gippsland Ms Farthing said while the influx of registrars and clinical doctors would serve the population well, more medical physicians were still needed in the region.

“We do not currently have anywhere in our subregion where a physician would work in intensive care,” she said.

“They are mainly in hospitals like Latrobe Regional Hospital and Warragul. But Bass Coast Health

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General practitioners Sarah Beck and Ben O’Leary have moved to the area and are working at Leongatha Healthcare. Ms Beck is an obstetrician and general practitioner, and Mr O’Leary is an anaesthetist and general practitioner.

Dr Tim Mulherin will be joining the team as a general practitioner, obstetrician and anaesthetist, while Dr Neetu Grover will also be in the clinic as a general practitioner and obstetrician.

Dr Fatima Momtaz will also be commuting from Warragul after she moved from West Gippsland Healthcare to join the Leongatha clinic.

“It is a very fascinating clinic to work at as it is quite procedural here. It is a good place to be on rotation at,” she said.

Leongatha’s Long Street Family Medical has also received new staff, with Dr Arezou Shojaei joining the team.

“Dr Shojaei is in three days a week and she is a very good addition to our staff. She is a general practitioner and has been with us for one month now.

So far everything has been positive,” the clinic’s Dr Fred Edwards said.

Bass Coast Health’s Wonthaggi Hospital has also seen a recent influx of medical staff, with Gary Wilks taking on the role as director of the emergency department.

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Italian Festa draws crowds UP TO 13,000 people gathered in Mirboo North for the Italian Festa on Sunday.

More than 40 food stalls offered a tremendous variety of cuisine and there were some 70 market and produce stores for people to enjoy.

Event organiser Rosie Romano said the day was fantastic.

“We were absolutely overwhelmed with the crowd. It made me emotional,” she said.

“The feedback we had was incredible and I’m very proud of the team and everyone in the community who helped us and supported us.

“There were so many amazing Italian food stalls and people came from around the area and far away.”

The festa was centred on Baromi Park in the heart of town and also included music, singing, dancing, comedy, cooking demonstrations, grape stomping, cars and competitions.

Children enjoyed playing on a jumping castle, inflatable slide, face painting and more.

The festa was preceded by a celebration of the Feast of St Paul, which began with an open air mass in Baromi Park, followed by a traditional procession of the statue of St Paul through the park, just as occurs through villages in Italy.

Crowds gathered for the singing of the Australian and Italian national anthems, and a performance by Mirboo North Primary School children Great day: Caitlin McFarlane from Leongatha and of an Italian item.

Jess Jaworski from Mirboo North tried different Great food: Ryan and Shaun Downing of Corinella indulged in the delicious Italian

foods at the Mirboo North Italian Festa on Sunday. food at the Mirboo North Italian Festa on Sunday.

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Successful festa: from left, Mirboo North Italian Festa organiser Italian style: from left, Barbara Leibi, Pat Sofra and Connie Sofra Rosie Romano, musician Ced Lemeledo and organiser Gina Carpinfrom Mirboo North appreciated the delicious Italian food at the Mirboo teri were proud of their efforts after seeing the turnout at the Italian North Italian Festa on Sunday.

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, February 13, 2018 - PAGE 5

Shire serves up sand to Victoria THE value of South Gippsland Shire’s sand resource was highlighted by the launch of a pilot project near Nyora on Friday.

The State Government has joined with South Gippsland and Wyndham councils to unveil a pilot project to undertake geoscientific investigations and identify high quality extractive resources.

An inventory of natural, cultural, community and other land uses – including rail and road transport routes – will also be compiled.

The information gathered over the next 12 to 18 months will be assessed to determine the best way to secure extractive resources and quarry operations, while maximising liveability with local neighbourhoods.

Minister for Resources Tim Pallas launched the project with South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt at Hanson Quarry.

South Gippsland Shire has 27 per cent of the state’s sand resource, in the north-

west of the shire between Nyora and Lang Lang, and is ranked the most critical quarry resource location in the state.

Cr Brunt said, “It’s about putting some sort of planning around the area for sand mining and it’s how you consult with the community so that people understand what this mining is about.”

A report published last year projected Victoria’s population growth and urban development would nearly double the demand for rock, gravel and sand by 2050 above recent levels of production.

The pilot project will help ensure quarries can supply these raw materials well into the future, unimpeded by conflicts with urban encroachment.

South Gippsland Shire is expected to supply 22 per cent of Victoria’s sand and gravel and 34 per cent of its hard rock to 2050. Eighty per cent of South Gippsland’s quarry supply goes to areas of high demand in greater Melbourne.

The City of Wyndham is currently the largest producer of hard rock in Victoria.

Valuable sand: at left, at Hanson Quarry near Nyora for the launch of the Victorian pilot project relating to sand and rock supplies were Dr Elizabeth Gibson, general manager Construction Material Processors Association (CMPA); South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt; Victorian Minister for Resources Tim Pallas; Brian Houser, state director Cement Concrete and Aggregate Australia; and Andrew Ritchie, operations manager of Hanson.

Quake shakes Prom Factory upgrade mooted AN earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale occurred west of Wilsons Promontory yesterday (Monday).

The quake occurred at 1.14am at a depth of 10km, below the sea.

Toora drug bust POLICE found a substantial indoor cannabis crop at a rural property at Toora last Wednesday.

They also found three unregistered

Geoscience Australia did not receive reports of damage or of how far the earthquake was felt.

Duty seismologist Marco Maldoni said, “When we get an earthquake in an area, it increases the risk of another one occurring.”

firearms, one of which was stolen during a burglary.

A 39 year old man was released on strict bail to face court at a later date.

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By Brad Lester SAPUTO may upgrade Leongatha’s milk factory if it buys dairy cooperative Murray Goulburn, The Star has heard.

Murray Goulburn (MG) last Wednesday announced its milk intake was down 30 per cent for the first half of 2017-18 compared to the same period for the previous financial year.

MG attributed this to its inability to pay a competitive price to farm-

ers, but CEO Ari Mervis noted MG had since stabilised its milk flow.

“The step-up announced in October 2017 as a consequence of the agreement reached with Saputo has assisted in stabilising milk intake,” he said.

MG would not disclose milk supply figures for its Leongatha factory.

The Star last week heard a factory employee understood Saputo planned to upgrade the Leongatha factory, but this could not be confirmed with Saputo before going to press.

If Saputo does not take over MG, MG may not be able to pay a com-

petitive milk price unless another buyer is forthcoming.

“Further losses of milk flow may trigger an impairment to MG’s assets that could breach banking covenants and result in potential withdrawal of creditors’ support and an increased risk to MG’s ability to refinance its expiring debt facilities,” Mr Mervis said.

“The successful completion of the transaction remains a priority focus and MG will continue to work closely with Saputo to achieve completion as soon as possible.”

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Korumburra Show Korumburra turns RAIN didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of show-goers as visitors still rolled into the Korumburra Show on Saturday.

Show bag excitement: from left, Reegan and Hudson Jeffers from Korumburra were lucky enough to take home show bags from the Korumburra Show on Saturday.

Competition was strong at the 123rd annual show, with exhibitors who won first and second place in the exhibit pavilion in any class receiving prize money.

Ninety-two extra prizes could be won throughout the pavilion, and all prizes were donated by local businesses and people from Korumburra.

“Our pavilion was an overwhelming success with many more entries than last year, a total of 1803,” exhibit pavilion exhibit chief Rhonda Brooks said.

“We had some new exhibitors who we wel-

come and were pleased to see so many of our past competitors return.

“Thank you to all who entered and congratulations to all winners.”

Hosted by the Korumburra and District Agricultural and Pastoral Society, the show was held on Saturday and Sunday, and was officially opened by South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt and Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien.

The Amenities Complex feature theme was ‘Early Days’, resulting in a spectacular display of early kitchens, dining ware, sewing machines, prize cards and photos of past exhibitors.

Show boy winner was, in the under four years, Lucka Weeson of Leongatha. Show girls winners were: girls under seven years,

Nice ride: Harley Robinson of Wonthaggi had his Commodore on show at the Korumburra Sheep show: Jodie Cheyne of Glenburn entered her sheep into the sheep competition at the Korumburra Show on Saturday.

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on a show stopper Bella Thomas of Moe; and show girl seven to 12 years was Maddison Humphrey of Korumburra.

Beef and dairy cattle impressed judges, poultry was pleasing and entries in the black and coloured sheep were up on last year.

Throughout the day there were CFA demonstrations, a mobile farm for children, magic show, flyball dog demonstration, music from Beggs2differ, singers, buskers competition and more.

Fireworks completed the Saturday events and Sunday featured equestrian classes, with many competitors coming from far and wide.

For results, go online to www.thestar.com. au More photos from the Buskers Festival on page 10.

Show time: from left, Charley Richards from

Korumburra and Lily Gowers from Meeniyan enjoyed their hot chips after going on the rides at the Korumburra Show on Saturday.

Local competition: from left, Barastoc local ring organisers Trish Joyce, horse rider Yvette Stewart from Korumburra, Tiffany Joyce, Sarah Joyce and Steph Goode enjoyed watching and running the local ring competition at the Korumburra Show on Saturday.

Talented busker: Bella Grimley of Kardella Award winning: Steph Bechaz from Morn- Great competition: Zali Deenen from Le- brought a positive atmosphere to the Korumington received a number of awards for her ongatha entered her cattle into competitions burra Show by singing and playing her guitar sheep at the Korumburra Show on Saturday. at the Korumburra Show on Saturday. for the buskers competition on Saturday.

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MPs demand hospital upgrade THE State Government has been called on to fund urgently needed upgrades of South Gippsland Hospital in Foster.

THE Nationals’ Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath has again spoken in parliament about the overdue funding needs of the hospital.

The hospital – built in the 1950s – has sought $1.6 million from the current round of the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund for upgrades to maternity and theatre facilities.

There has been no announcement from the State Government, despite earlier assurances around timing.

“The Minister for Health Jill Hennessy said there would be an answer by November 2017. It’s now February 2018 and still no word,” Ms Bath said.

“The current proposal includes the use of new technologies to ensure that local community members have access to safe, affordable care at South Gippsland Hospital, and avoid the cost and time burden of travelling to Melbourne or a regional hospital.

“With sub-standard facilities and no news on this overdue upgrade, the hospital cannot secure the employment of medical professionals due to the uncertainty. It’s a spiralling situation which the Minister must act on.”

The Nationals’ Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the South Gippsland Hospital was in desperate need of an upgrade.

“I have previously written to the Minister for Health Jill Hennessy lobbying for funding to under-

Marine rescues POLICE were called to help with two separate rescues on Wednesday afternoon.

The first occurred at 3.40pm at the unpatrolled Anzacs Beach, Cape Woolamai after three tourists were caught in a rip and pulled out to sea.

Two of the swimmers managed to return to shore, however a 21 year old woman from the USA was dragged out approximately 100 metres. She was saved by a local surfer.

The second rescue occurred in Western Port Bay off the Cowes foreshore at 7.45pm when a jet ski overturned while carrying two men.

The passenger was a 24 year old man with a disability, who the operator was unable to get back on the jet ski.

The jet ski subsequently drifted away towards Ventnor.

The incident was observed from the shore and Volunteer Marine Rescue from Hastings responded, rescuing both men and locating the jet ski.

The men spent around 30 minutes floating in the bay and were treated by paramedics for mild

take the extension,” he said.

“The hospital board has followed the process laid out by the Andrews Government and were told there would be a response to their proposal by November 2017.

“This is an important project for the Foster and district community, and I again call on the Andrews Labor Government to support this extension as a matter of priority.”

Minister for Health Jill Hennessy said, “We are currently reviewing all applications and we will be making announcements in due course.”

Funding call: from left, The Nationals’ Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath with South Gippsland Hospital CEO Chris Trotman.

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Councillors to be investigated firm DST Legal to call for council to act. Council is responsible for monitoring wind farm noise.

In August last year, the court ordered council SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has to undertake a proper study after council officers confirmed it is conducting an initially assessed noise levels by usinvestigation to determine ing their ears only.

Mr Tamlin will now face the Suwho leaked an internal email preme Court on March 20 to explain to councillors to the public. council’s actions in complying with The email, from chief executhe court’s order from August. tive officer Tim Tamlin, explained Speaking to The Star on Friday, the reasons for a delay in council Mr Tamlin said he had hoped to have finding a suitable consultant to test a costed investigation plan to the Denoise levels produced by the Bald cember council meeting for council Hills Wind Farm at Tarwin Lower. to approve, but the consultant was The email explains that two unable to give that information due months after an order from the Suto previous work commitments. preme Court to do so, he requested He said the investigation plan an investigation plan from an indewould now come before the Februpendent expert in the field.

• South Gippsland Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt re- Shire Council mayor ary 28 council meeting for council deliberation. cently used her Mayors Message Cr Lorraine Brunt.

“We have to establish if the wind column in the press to say she was farm is causing a nuisance and if that disappointed a councillor may have leaked the email. Mr Tamlin said council was nuisance is adversely affecting people’s health and wellbeing,” he said. now looking into why the email was leaked.

Mr Tamlin said he believed independent auThe mayor’s statements were criticised by some councillors, who said she used her column ditors appointed by Bald Hills Wind Farm – as inappropriately, with suggestions she should re- per its planning permit requirements – had found no noise issues, apart from one turbine that was sign.

But Cr Brunt said she would stand firm in her located away from houses.

The CEO said he did not see the value of role. calling an extraordinary meeting of council in “The Mayors Message is the mayor’s message,” she said, noting concerns were raised by January to discuss the investigation plan, saying a minority of councillors and their allies in the councillors needed to have time off. He was also on leave then. community.

Mr Tamlin said he was concerned about the “I intend to lead from the front with strong cost to ratepayers of the legal action, but said had leadership.”

Neighbours of the wind farm claimed turbine council found noise to be a problem, Bald Hills noise was affecting their health and engaged law Wind Farm would have likely appealed, also resulting in legal costs to ratepayers.

By Brad Lester

TWO cars were damaged when a Pound Creek property was broken into earlier this month.

An offender entered the property between 9.30pm on Tuesday, February 6 and 3am on Wednesday, February 7.

The burglar damaged the windshield of Fire destroys business at Bass one car and a tractor, and an office window.

Police are appealing for anyone with informaUP to 20 cars were damaged after a fire tore tion to come forth. through a panel beaters shed in Bass on Sunday.

Fourteen CFA units attended the Penders Speeder suspended Road business after a passerby on Bass Highway A DRIVER has lost her licence after she was alerted the CFA to the fire just after 12.30pm. caught travelling at 140km/h near Koonwarra on Kernot-Grantville, Bass, Corinella, Kilcunda, Sunday night.

San Remo, Phillip Island and Wonthaggi brigades The 22 year old from East Brighton was in- attended the scene with assistance from Hallam tercepted by Leongatha Police when she was found speeding 40km/h over the limit near the Gwythers Siding Road intersection.

The driver received a $674 fine, six demerit points and has had her licence suspended for six months.

and Frankston units.

The blaze was deemed safe around 3pm and firefighters worked to completely extinguish the fire by 8pm.

Up to 20 cars were damaged by the fire, with most completely scorched and unsalvageable.

The cause of the blaze is currently unknown and CFA fire investigators are working to discover the fire’s origin.

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An online OurSay forum will be open until 18 opportunities on its website.

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Making a difference: James Farrugia, team leader of Wonthaggi and Pakenham branch of Noah's Ark, is pictured with a Noah'sArk family.

Collecting feedback: South Gippsland Shire Council’s coordinator for corporate planning and council business June Ernst discussed the initiatives that will help form the 2018-19 Council Plan with Stony Creek resident Robin Smith, last Thursday.

Strategies to boost council’s performance

By Tayla Kershaw ARTS and culture, tourism, economic growth and supporting the shire’s ageing population will be some of the key elements in South Gippsland Shire Council’s 2018-19 Council Plan.

Council discussed its plan with the public at drop in sessions outside Leongatha’s Memorial Hall and at Mirboo North’s Italian Festa in the past week.

The sessions will continue in Foster on Thursday and Friday. Alternatively, people can post their ideas on council’s OurSay forum.

Council’s coordinator for corporate planning and council business June Ernst said there had been a lot of interest around increased support for the arts, including the development of a Leongatha arts centre.

Many also wanted council to lobby the State and Federal governments more for major projects.

Stony Creek resident Robin Smith said while there were initiatives he was looking forward to, he would have liked to see more being done for children, education and recreation.

“I hope my feedback will enable council to gauge where its culture is at, and look at broadening their perspectives. For example, objectives and initiatives targeting children, education, recreation and a more critical approach to governance is lacking,” he said.

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Mr Smith said he supported the initiatives and strategies that looked at improving governance, refining council’s business unit and sewerage.

On the OurSay forum, some of the most popular submissions included a focus on cutting down waste, reducing services not regularly used by ratepayers, encouraging investment in big industries and retailers, and maintaining Home and Community Care Services.

“A lot of people have been interested in the Active Ageing strategies. We live in an ageing community, and these strategies keep people active and help them to stay independent in their homes for longer,” Ms Ernst said.

Reducing rates, streamlining business productivity, advocating for critical infrastructure like water and energy, continuing to support the foodmap, road maintenance, and digital strategies were also initiatives identified by council.

The OurSay forum will remain open until February 18. The feedback will be collated and finalised by February 21.

Council will be asked to endorse the plan at its ordinary meeting in the middle of March, after which the document will go out for formal consultation with the community.

The plan will be completed by the end of June.

“There are already heaps of ideas on the OurSay forum. We are really trying to reach out to different people to hear the range of feedback in our community,” Ms Ernst said.

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FAMDA is this week holding auditions for the upcoming staging of The Web, written by Australian actor and playwright Kate Mulvany.

The email address to register for audition with the director Sue Lindsay was incorrectly supplied

by FAMDA in last week’s Star. All enquiries for auditions can be directed to slindsay@netspace. net.au

KORUMBURRA Primary School invites families to join a free sausage sizzle and live rock’n’roll music from Beggs to Differ on Thursday, February 22. The event will be held from 5pm to 6.30pm.

THERE are seats available on the Barham Country Music Coach Trip leaving February 22 for five days.

The coach picks up passengers from Mirboo North, Traralgon and along the Princes Highway into Southern Cross Station in Melbourne.

Morning tea (home cooking), wine and juice will be served en route.

The motel is situated a short distance from the air-conditioned inside venue where meals are also served.

A great lineup of artists includes Don Cost, Diane Lindsay and Steven Cherney, to name a few. Cost is $559 for five days.

Enquiries and bookings to Val Murphy on 0428 862 773. The trip is a fundraiser for palliative care at West Gippsland Healthcare Group.

SINCE 1887, on or near the first Friday with second prize going to Three’s a Crowd of in March every year, millions of Chris- Daniel Mellings and Glen Halliday on guitar, and Longden on vocals. tians have gathered worldwide to pray Daniel Later in the evening, entertainment was for the issues of family violence, child abuse, human trafficking, and other forms of injustice.

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CONGRATULATIONS to Sally Gorman on making and organising the wonderful scarecrows strategically positioned around Meeniyan.

Tourists were seen sitting next to one at the bus stop having photos taken recently. Head to the Meeniyan Community Garden to see more.

World day of prayer

Loch Uniting Church will be gathering on Friday, March 2 at 10.30am.

In 2018 that prayerful support will be directed at the 540,000 inhabitants of the Republic of Suriname, on the north-eastern coast of South America.

Despite a history steeped in slavery and political coups, this tiny nation has achieved remarkable progress since its independence in 1975.

Suriname enjoys multi-ethnicity and biodiversity, freedom of religion, free primary and secondary education, and free medical care for children and seniors.

But behind closed doors, family violence, abuse and neglect are ongoing issues. Children are particularly vulnerable, many growing up in orphanages or one-parent families. While education is free, there is no compulsory school attendance. Child labour in the form of street selling is common, but of far more serious concern is the fact that many children are labouring in the gold mines of Suriname.

You are invited to join Loch Uniting Church in prayer for the needs of Suriname and its people at World Day of Prayer.

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Gippsland Buskers Competition at the Korumburra Show on Saturday.

The event was won by Maddy May Wilson,

Quality act: Three’s a Crowd - comprising Daniel Mellings, Glen Halliday and Daniel First class: Maddy May Wilson won the Longden – took second place at the South South Gippsland Buskers Competition at the Gippsland Buskers Competition.

Korumburra Show on Saturday.

Adding some French flavour FRENCH journalism student Tom Hertig, 21, has joined the team at The Star and will be working on stories and taking photos around South Gippsland for the next three months.

Tom studies journalism in Paris and is looking forward to learning and writing more about the local area.

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Racing proposal revs up debate

By Brad Lester A PROPOSAL to hold motorcycling events at Leongatha South is causing division within the community.

Many neighbours have objected to a plan by Leongatha Motorcycle Club to stage events at the privately owned forested block known locally as Norton’s Bush.

The subject property is at 85 Merricks Track and the club has applied to South Gippsland Shire Council for a planning permit to hold two events: a one day event on a weekend that will be a round of the Victorian Off-road Series, as well a local club day, also on a weekend.

Neighbours opposed to the permit have cited concerns about damage to the bush, noise, and wildlife being frightened out of the bush and damaging fences.

Neighbouring farmer Roger Davis said, “There is not a comparable piece of bush around here and it should be protected for future generations.

“There is no refuge for native animals available.”

Mr Davis, who has initiated a petition against the permit application, is concerned that if a permit is granted for two events, the club could seek permission to hold more in the future. He’s also

concerned about possible fire risk.

Nigel Sherlock lives nearby and said what little remnant vegetation exists in the shire should be preserved.

“It’s a tranquil area where hobby farming and large scale farming goes on, and it (motorcycle racing) is not an appropriate use of the land in that area,” he said.

“I have a trail bike and I’m not anti-motorcycling, but just in the right location.”

Beef farmer Tim Box was concerned about motorbikes frightening wildlife, resulting in kangaroos damaging fences and scaring his livestock.

“Cattle won’t stay in the paddock they’re meant to and I could spend a week fixing the fences,” he said.

Wildlife carer Jacqui Walsh is worried about koalas she has cared for and released in the bush and surrounds being impacted.

Leongatha Motorcycle Club did not wish to comment at this stage.

South Gippsland Shire Council planning manager Paul Stampton said part of the subject land was affected by an Environmental Significance Overlay for erosion.

“The proposal does not trigger a permit under this overlay because no ‘building or works’ have been proposed,” he said.

Expressing concern: from left, opponents to a proposal by Leongatha Motorcycle Club to race in Norton’s Bush (background) are Roger Davis, Jacqui Walsh, Allen Archbold, Nigel Sherlock and Tim Box.

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The man was fined a total of $2500 and ordered to pay compensation and prosecution costs of $1022.

The court was told that on January 2, 2018 the neighbour was woken by noises from her yard. Accompanied by her husband, they witnessed their eight year old labrador being attacked by two medium sized dogs.

Police and council local laws officers were notified,

admitted his yard had inadequate fencing.

The labrador sustained multiple puncture wounds around the neck, which required treatment over three visits.

The accused told the court he spent $3000 to have a new fence installed to confine his dogs.

Council’s manager of regulatory services, Jamie Thorley said, “It’s far safer for pet owners to confine their animals before they escape and create problems for the community.

“Wandering dogs can attack other animals, be attacked or pose a risk to themselves and the community. All pet owners are reminded to ensure their pets are registered with council so we can work to reunite them with their owners if they are found wandering.”

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OPINIONS

Shoddy roadworks

No love

TWO years ago we were witness to an appalling rebuild of the South Gippsland Highway between Leongatha and Ruby that was subsequently done all over again and at whose expense we were never told.

I THINK the dysfunction of South Gippsland Shire Council is painfully obvious and I find it tragic for ratepayers to witness our sky high rates being wasted on maladministration and bureaucratic bungling with a breathtaking disregard for Now we have the rebuild of ratepayers.

the highway between Foster and Toora and within two weeks potholes are appearing in the surface.

Why is it that we have to accept shoddy workmanship from our utility companies these days?

If businesses and bureaucrats can’t get the basics right in this day and age, where on earth are we going to be in future.

Peter Ryan couldn’t get the answers for us when he was deputy premier and Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien can’t give them now.

Bruce Beatson, Toora.

My message to the six councillors is this: we, who pay your wages and fund your inexcusable mismanagement, have had an absolute gutful. I think time is well overdue to stop treating ratepayers like mug punters.

Stop treating us like mushrooms and stop feeding us the same substance. You may have a serious conversation with the CEO Tim Tamlin and tell him to stop doing the same to you and everyone else.

I see a bureaucracy at utmost secrecy, refusal to account properly for enormous wastage and bungling with just about anything we look at, including caravan parks,

E D I T O R I A L Mud rule calls for creativity IT’S a fine balance between protecting the public and bureaucracy gone mad, but that is the dilemma facing South Gippsland Shire Council at the moment.

Council is asking farmers to take measures to prevent mud being carried on to public roads by farm vehicles, in order to improve the condition of local roads and improve safety.

One can understand that ongoing mud and topsoil spread on roads creates a slipping hazard for motorists who expect to be able to drive on roads maintained in sound and safe condition.

Drivers of cars, or more so motorcyclists, face the risk of running off the road if they encounter a muddy section, especially if they come around a bend and are taken by surprise by a slippery stretch.

Council is also concerned about dirt entering drains via farm vehicles and blocking the drains, causing damage and costing council ratepayers’ money to repair.

At the same time, mud and farming go hand in hand in South Gippsland, and farmers will no doubt find it difficult to clean their tractor tyres if they are entering a road from a back paddock, some distance from a high pressure hose back at the shed.

Farmers can rightly be expected to have proper driveways from which to enter paddocks, but keeping farm vehicles, such as all-terrain vehicles, clean could be challenging during a typical South Gippsland winter.

It may get to the point where farmers and workers will be asked to contain vehicles to farm tracks and paddocks if they have no means of keeping their vehicles clean.

Farmers are known for being an inventive lot and the conundrum of how to keep farm vehicles clean during our winters will no doubt prompt creative solutions.

Otherwise a council fine may be in the mail.

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Bald Hills Wind Farm, Ansevata dispute, big staff increases and what I regard as a dodgy Walkerville foreshore project blowing money into the sea.

I have arrived at the conclusion that our questions are censored by office employees, subsequently ignored, refused or answered by the same office employees in such a pathetic manner the whole exercise is a total waste.

I don’t think councillors have any idea this is happening and as elected representatives I suggest you do something about it and right now.

I think this is symptomatic of an administration out of control, six councillors at a total loss how to manage affairs of the shire, and a bad culture virtually impossible to clean out once established.

Councillors, tinkering around the edges serves no one while I find useless spin, claptrap and propaganda insulting.

I call for a comprehensive, independent investigation into the caravan park expenditure over the last six years.

My questions related to the $4.3 million transferred into and out of the Caravan Park Reserve Account must be answered in detail. My questions related to all operating income, all operating expenditure and resulting profits and losses for every year for at least the last six years must be answered in detail.

Capital expenditure details for all caravan parks for the same periods must be provided separately.

Warm and fuzzy information as per council agenda September 27, 2017 with bits and pieces thrown around like a dog’s breakfast I regard as kindergarten stuff not worth the paper it is printed on.

Controversies surrounding this council will continue.

Gus Blaauw, treasurer, South Gippsland Action Group, Venus Bay.

Barking dogs LATE last year I had a visit from two South Gippsland Shire Council by-laws officers regarding barking dogs.

We also have new neighbours who have moved from suburban Melbourne. The neighbours’ house is more than 300 metres away and most of the dog barking occurred while we were mustering and drenching sheep.

All working dogs want part of the action, as this is what they are bred for, and it is therefore hard to control their behaviour during these times, especially when you are stuck on a drafting gate.

The above visit was followed by a Barking Dog – Notice to Comply letter dated December 28, 2017 and ending with “Legal proceedings may be instigated if you do not comply with this notice”.

Another by-laws officer’s visit followed on January 24, 2018, with my husband taking part in the discussion. Again more talk of legal proceedings being taken.

My husband queried his right to farm and look after our sheep.

At the time I felt the by-laws officers were pandering towards the neighbours from Melbourne suburbia.

As a consequence of the above events, my husband and I consulted a solicitor. We were told that the right to farm is paramount.

As the current secretary of the South Gippsland Working Dog Group, I have written this letter to inform farmers and stock people who use working dogs for a living.

In concluding I feel our council and its by-laws officers should be educating the people in their shire; and not be looking for conflict to enhance their positions, and not be looking for ways to hunt for revenue.

Barb Horton, Mt Eccles South.

Victoria – the weedy state WHY isn’t Agriculture Victoria trying harder to enforce the Catchment and Land Protection Act?

If the police failed to attempt to prosecute someone who had broken the law there would be a public outcry about the miscreant “getting away with it.”

Why does Agriculture Victoria fail in its duty to to enforce the Catchment and Land Protection Act (CaLP Act)? Doesn’t it care? There are weedy properties across our district where seed from uncontrolled ragwort, thistles and blackberries is degrading neighbouring properties, costing neighbours significant amounts of time and money and giving neighbours a future long term burden of weed control on the property.

Agriculture Victoria is not supporting landowners who “do the right thing.” Hard-working farmers are not only controlling their own weeds but Agriculture Victoria expects them, through community involvement, to educate their neighbours educating and encourage weed control. This is a recipe for neighbourhood conflict and ill feeling.

Agriculture Victoria, a third party which has the responsibility of enforcing the CaLP Act, should act on behalf of affected landowners and the environment. Agriculture Victoria should not be relying on local groups and individuals to do it for them.

There are Gippsland properties which, at the moment have such thick ragwort that is looks like a canola crop. Would an unsuspecting purchaser of one of these properties, known to Agriculture Victoria through

complaints from neighbours, be able to sue Agriculture Victoria for failing to serve a Land Management Notice on the property? I hope so.

This situation has to be fixed.

Agriculture Victoria should be serving Land Management Notices on problem properties and, if these are contested and rejected, proposing changes to the CaLP Act which will enable them to do their job properly and protect our environment and those property owners who “do the right thing.”

The police initiate legislative change why can’t Agriculture Victoria?

The CaLP Act also binds the Crown. Why do we have weeds along our main roads and railway lines? Is Agriculture Victoria taking these other government departments to task? It doesn’t seem so.

After almost 40 years of a no seed policy our farm is growing ragwort, blackberries and thistles where it has been clean.

This is the result of Agriculture Victoria not taking timely action on neighbouring properties.

Agriculture Victoria’s theory that a “dirty property” must be surrounded by “clean properties” before it will take action is totally wrong.

If there is one clean property the owner should get support from Agriculture Victoria. I am angry as the system is failing us and many other farmers.

Agriculture Victoria’s callous treatment of land owners who do obey the CaLP Act and whose efforts are undermined by recalcitrant neighbours must change.

Agriculture Victoria should serve Land Management Notices on these recalcitrant people and advertise their actions – the results might surprise them!

A Bullen, Tetoora Road.

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Students to learn cyber safety MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College is taking steps to ensure its students are safe online by educating all year levels and parents on cyber-bullying this term.

Mary MacKillop has a zero tolerance cyberbullying policy in place to ensure any students harassing or offending others online are disciplined appropriately.

Students are not permitted to take their phones into the classroom, however they can be used over recess and lunch times.

Ms McLean’s student workshop will focus on

how young people can engage in safe behaviours online, while helping them to gain a better understanding about the impact of their digital footprint.

The parents-only workshop will aim to up-skill A STONY Creek man will face court afthem following the theme “How to keep your child ter being caught with an illegal catch of safe in the digital space.” pipis at Venus Bay recently.

Ms McLean will give parents strategies and The 60 year old was inspected by fisheries skills on how to best safe guard their children. officers at Venus Bay with 15 litres of pipis he had allegedly taken in one day.

This is more than seven times the legal catch limit.

Victorian Fisheries Authority regional manager operations, Bill McCarthy said the catch limit for pipis in the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park between Point Smythe and Arch Rock, including Venus Bay, was two litres per person per day.

This is the second time the man has been detected allegedly exceeding the catch limit for pipis and the second occasion he will be summonsed to appear before the court.

The man will again face charges of allegedly taking more pipis than the catch limit.

As this is allegedly not his first offence, he faces increased potential penalties for subsequent offending.

Offences of this nature carry a maximum penalty of up to 100 penalty units ($15,857) or a possible term of imprisonment of up to six months or both.

Mr McCarthy said, “There has been good numbers of pipis observed at Venus Bay this summer. Fisheries officers have been conductCyber students: from left, Tomei, Simone, Elda and Molly will be attending Susan ing regular patrols of the area and generally McLean’s cyber safety workshop at Mary MacKillop Catholic College next Wednesday speaking compliance rates have been high as people harvesting pipis have been abiding by (February 21). the regulations.

“You are required to hold a current Victorian fishing licence and you may only take pipis with your hands and feet - no tools or implements.

“The catch limit for pipis is set to a level South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager infra- ernment and recycling processing industry, includthat allows sustainable harvesting and reasonstructure planning Tony Peterson said while some ing Visy, to ensure kerbside recycling and processable sharing of the resource. It is disappointing of South Gippsland’s recycling did got to China, ing continues,” she said. to find people who apparently have a total dis“Visy will still accept recycled material howhe did not envisage recycling collection services regard for these limits and community expectaever under different conditions, which are currently would be impacted. tions.”

Bass Coast Shire Council’s manager sustainable being negotiated.”

Anyone who sees or suspects illegal fishA working group of government departments environment Deirdre Griepsma said there would be ing is urged to call the 24-hour reporting line has been formed with contractors in 20-plus afno change to collection services in the shire.

13FISH (133474), anytime.

“Negotiations continue between the State Gov- fected councils.

Author of Sexts, Texts and Selfies and public speaker, Susan McLean, will be visiting the Horn Street campus next Wednesday (February 21) to present a workshop to the senior year levels, while all parents are invited to attend an information session in the evening.

Deputy principal Kieran O’Dwyer said the workshops would provide resources to students, who spend plenty of time on social media platforms.

“I liken the issue of cyber-bullying to the idea that we are caring for our students in an unsupported schoolyard,” he said.

“When the students are online, we and their parents are not there to support them, and that is where a significant part of bullying occurs. Students and their peers have the abilities to hide behind false pretences on their profiles.”

Ms McLean’s workshop will be delivered as part of Mary MacKillop College’s wellbeing program ‘Being Courageous’ which all students are required to participate in for 50 minutes a fortnight.

“The aim of the program is to encourage students’ participation in enhancing their wellbeing and safety,” Mr O’Dwyer said.

“Having Susan as the frontline of the presentation will give our students and our wider school community an opportunity to be educated in matters relating to cyber-bullying and safety.”

Recycling won’t be impacted, say councils COUNCILS are not expecting kerbside collection of recycling to be impacted by action taken by China.

China has placed restrictions on the importing of recyclable waste from Australia to recycle to advance domestic recycling.

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Beach battle

By Jessica Anstice

A ‘BRING Back the Beach’ campaign has been launched in Port Welshpool, initiated by town planner Roger Harvey.

He believed the beach has been degraded over the years and wants improvements.

Mr Harvey has owned a holiday house in Port Welshpool since the early 2000s and has also developed land in the area for houses.

He has been long been involved with the campaign for the reopening of the Long Jetty, and designed a poster campaign that became well known in and around the town.

The recent marina proposal prompted him to write a detailed submission to South Gippsland Shire Council objecting to the proposed location next to the Long Jetty, which he believed seemed a most poorly conceived location, duplicating the marine precinct already available at the eastern end of the town.

After so many years of campaigning, Mr Harvey holds the view that the Long Jetty should be allowed to “tell its own story” and form a passive recreation area, free of the “ugliness” and “disturbance” a marina and car park brings.

Now he is concerned about the Port Welshpool beach.

“The ugly material deposited there by Gippsland Ports following a dredging exercise is now most visible,” he said.

“The sand has been eroded such that the drop from the seawall is now quite marked, presenting a dangerous situation.

“I know the beach is artificial in the sense that the area used to be mangroves, but I really don’t see the relevance of this.”

Mr Harvey said a sandy beach was a beautiful place for people to enjoy passive recreation.

“From the time my family first started visiting in the early 2000s, the beach has been eroded and ruined,” he said.

“The best value improvement to the town is to reinstate and maintain the beach.”

Given the beach area is Crown land in the control of the State Government, Mr Harvey wrote to Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, setting

out some of his ideas.

Within the letter, the stand out, non-contestable idea was to reinstate the beach.

“It be could assisted by beach groynes to resist erosion,” he said.

“It would provide a wonderful complement to the Long Jetty when it is reopened, and surely, it can’t be that hard to do.

“A revamped beach would be a great attraction and also complement the Long Jetty.

“I hope the petition will demonstrate local community and visitor support.”

On track: the Port Welshpool Long Jetty is currently being rehabilitated by Sydney company SMC Marine. Locals Paul Macphail from Welshpool, Peter Rose from Port Welshpool, David Grylls from Welshpool, project manager Wes Cahill and South Gippsland Shire Council Cr Ray Argento inspected the construction last year.

Long Jetty work on time

By Sarah Vella Old beach: Roger Harvey’s son Chris Harvey at the Port Welshpool beach in 2011. Mr Harvey said the beach in this photo shows a much more generous coverage of sand in comparison to the current depleted situation, which is now just mud and dredged muck deposited by Gippsland Ports.

WORKS on restoring the Port Welshpool Long Jetty are continuing.

With stage one now complete, stage two, including pile, crosshead and deck panel installation has now started, with the restoration still on schedule for a late 2018 finish.

So far, more than 200 metres of the jetty has been restored and rebuilt. Once complete, the

jetty will be around 760 metres in length.

Deck panels for the jetty are now in full production, which will enable fluent installation and significant progress on site.

Stage two will see the existing jetty demolished and new piles and headstocks installed, before the steel beam and concrete deck is put in place.

Stage three will include the reinstatement of the slipway and shed.

The Metro Tunnel will get Melbourne’s train network moving Untangling the City Loop means more trains, more often The Metro Tunnel will untangle the City Loop which will benefit train lines across the network. It will make travel easier for you with more frequent trains carrying more people to destinations across Melbourne.

Some of Melbourne’s busiest metropolitan train lines – Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham – will run exclusively through the new tunnel. Taking these lines out of the City Loop will create space for other lines to run more services, enabling more frequent and reliable train services to and from Southern Cross Station.

For the first time, you will be able to reach some key destinations around Melbourne via the Metro Tunnel’s five new underground stations: Arden (to be renamed North Melbourne), Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac. For instance, train passengers travelling to Victoria’s world class health and education precinct at Parkville will be able to get there directly by train instead of having to catch a tram from Southern Cross station.

When travelling in Melbourne

Two of the new stations, State Library and Town Hall stations, will be directly connected to the City Loop at Melbourne Central and Flinders Street stations, enabling passengers to conveniently interchange between services.

Expect delays and plan ahead.

To see how you might be affected, visit metrotunnel.vic.gov.au.

From February onwards, visitors to Melbourne may be affected by long-term traffic changes to St Kilda Road, near the Shrine of Remembrance, and Grattan Street, Parkville, as we undertake major construction.

More information

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Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

I WAS privileged to be invited to attend the Young Leaders Award workshop, which took place in the Council Chambers in Wonthaggi last week.

The Young Leaders Awards are an opportunity for council to recognise and celebrate youth leadership in schools across Bass Coast.

Last week’s workshop explored the art of ‘story telling’ in the context of leadership. Cr Brett Tessari, CEO Paul Buckley and I, were invited to share our ‘story’, before we were subjected to questions from the floor! I was so impressed with the students, their insights and their questions, and left with a feeling of confidence that our next generation of leaders will be something to be proud of. Here’s a sample for you.

Student: “At our age did you ever think you’d get to where you are now?”

Mayor: “Absolutely not. At your age, I was very shy and did not have enough confidence to even speak to adults!”

Student: “What’s your favourite part of being a mayor?”

Mayor: “Having the opportunity to meet wonderful and inspiring people such as yourselves!”

Time and effort: Jan Byrne and Jenny Draper volunteer as often as they can at the South Student: “How do you deal with complaints?”

Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau in Leongatha.

Mayor: “I endeavour to put myself in other people’s position. It is called empathy, it’s something we should all have.”

Student: “What has your favourite job been?”

Your help is needed

SOUTH Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau is on the lookout for new volunteers.

Now, 27 people volunteer at the Leongatha centre.

“We’re always looking for new volunteers to join our nice little family of people here,” volunteer Jan Byrne said.

“You don’t have to be from Leongatha to volunteer. You can be from anywhere in South Gippsland to volunteer. You learn things along the way.”

Volunteers are required to complete a six week community support work course one day per week through the Salvation Army.

The course will start on Wednesday, April 4 and finish on Wednesday, May 16.

The role requires helping the community as well as tourists navigate throughout South Gippsland, helping people send faxes and using the photocopier, and giving people the appropriate flyers.

You will be required to volunteer a minimum of three hours per week.

If you feel like this is something you might be interested in, call into the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau at the Leongatha Memorial Complex, Michael Place between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday to obtain an application form.

Applications close on February 28.

Mayor: “Being a mum was the best job – but being a mayor comes a close second (in fact there are many similarities!)”

Student: “What inspired you to become mayor?”

Mayor: “Well, first of all I became a councillor, because I felt that my local community needed different representation. Being a mayor came later.”

Student: “How many times have you doubted yourself in your life?”

Mayor: “As a young person the answer would be: many times - however as I grew up, I got to know myself. I cannot recall having self doubts – that’s not to say that I don’t make mistakes – it means I know my own limitations!”

Student: “If you had any superpower what would it be.”

Mayor: “The power to heal.”

Back in the office, the realities of everyday life greeted me - you may have heard recent reports of pressures impacting the recycling industry. We ask everyone to continue recycling as normal, and assure you that we are working with the Victorian Government and industry as a matter of urgency to respond to the issues posed by the China restrictions on recycling, and to minimise the impact on residents.

Finally I would to remind you that the Car Ferry Draft Business Case will be released at the end of this week –February 16 from 5pm. I urge everyone to read it and make your comments on the draft. Go to www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/Carferry.

Arts centre facelift underway BASS Coast Shire Council is pleased with the progress of the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre renovations, with several key milestones well underway.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said the project is nothing but exciting for the Bass Coast community and its visitors.

“This project will improve access for all theatre goers, with a lift from the foyer to the theatre,” she said.

“We’ll have better sound and lighting, new toilets, a revamped orchestra pit and a whole repaint

from the foyer to the theatre. New carpet and brand new seating will also be installed. It’s going to be fantastic.”

This project is funded through Bass Coast Shire Council’s 2017-18 renewal program.

The project contractors, local company TS Constructions, will aim to have the project completed by the end of April.

New rigging and all technical works will be completed by HME Services.

The centre is set to reopen just before the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s production of The Boy from Oz which runs from May 26 to June 10.

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The Course will start on Wednesday April 4 and finish on Wednesday May 16.

If this sounds like you, call into the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau at the Memorial Hall Complex, Michael Place Leongatha to Volunteers make obtain an application form between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday a difference!

Applications close on February 28, 2018.

You can contact the Bureau (opposite the Post Office) in person or call (03) 5662 2111, Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. e: cab@dcsi net au | www sgcab org au

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BALD HILLS WIND FARM

Newsletter

Issue 18 – 12 February 2018

Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund 2018 Grant Application Process Bald Hills Wind Farm is pleased to announce the 2018 Grant Application process for the Community Fund as open to eligible not-for-profit organisations.

The Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund provides funding for projects of social, economic or environmental benefit to the Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay, and Walkerville districts.

Bald Hills Wind Farm donates $25,000 per year to the Community Fund. Any funds not utilised will be carried over to the next year.

This year, the Community Fund has $27,770 available for grants to local community organisations.

Types of Grants There are two categories of grants: • SMALL PROJECT GRANTS: Small Projects will be awarded up to the amount $2,000 per project. Approximately 80% of annual funding will be allocated to Small Projects. Small Project grants are for the organisation to enable it to provide a benefit or service to the local community.

• DISTRICT PROJECT: one grant per year of up to $5,000 will be awarded to an organisation undertaking a District Project.

D i s t r i c t Pr o j e c t s m u s t d e m o n s t r a t e c o m m u n i t y partnerships/collaboration and overall benefit to the district/wider community. If a suitable District Project is not identified in 2018, the $5,000 will be rolled over until the following year for district project.

Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund Call for Committee Members How to Apply for a Grant The current members of Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund Judging Committee are Jan Martin (Chair), Dot Kennedy, Alyson Skinner, Ian Gunn and George Carlyle.

Mark Smith retired as a Committee member in December 2017.

The Committee would like to thank Mark for his service during his three year term.

The Committee is seeking to add two new members. If you are interested in joining the Committee, please send an expression of interest to Bald Hills Wind Farm at info@baldhills windfarm.com.au All applications to join the Committee must be received by 30 April 2018.

Grant Eligibility 1. In order to be eligible for Funding, all organisations must: • Be not-for-profit. Evidence of not-for-profit status can include the incorporation, charter, prospectus, or proof of auspice arrangement (i.e. letter of support/MOU). An unincorporated organisation can apply for funding by being auspiced by an incorporated organisation. Under an auspicing arrangement, the incorporated organisation agrees to sponsor the unincorporated group.

• Confirm the project is within the Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay and Walkerville districts; and • Have been in existence for more than 12 months.

How to Apply for a Grant 1. Complete either the Small Project or District Project Application Form as relevant. The forms are located on the website at www.baldhills.com.au or may be requested by sending an email to: info@baldhillswindfarm.com.au.

2. If your organisation is submitting more than one grant application, prioritise the projects in the order of importance to your organisation.

3. Return the completed form and any supporting documentation to the Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund, either by email: info@baldhillswindfarm.com.au, or by post: Bald Hills Wind Farm, Suite 38.03, Level 38, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne Vic 3000 Applications must be received by 5.00pm on 30 April 2018.

Assessment and Notification Applications will be assessed by a committee of community members and successful applicants will be advised in writing.

Funding The funding for successful applications will be paid by Bald Hills Wind Farm directly to the suppliers of goods and services, upon presentation of a receipt/tax invoice. Grants must be used within 12 months of their award.

Bald Hills Wind Farm will be represented at the 2018 Southern Gippsland Sustainability Festival at the historic State Coal Mine, Garden Street, Wonthaggi on Sunday 8 April 2018. The stand will have information about wind energy and there will be free activities for kids.

If you are interested in taking a tour of the wind farm, please register your interest at the Bald Hills Wind Farm stand at the Sustainability Festival, or send us an email at info@baldhillswindfarm.com.au

Compliance Monitoring Noise Monitoring

Grant Application Period The Grant Application Period opens on Tuesday 13 March 2018 and closes at 5.00 pm on 30 April 2018.

The Community Fund Committee will meet in May to judge the applications and winners will be announced in early June.

Gippsland Sustainability Festival

Meet the Team – Harley Broadbent, Service Technician, Senvion Australia Harley Broadbent recently joined the Bald Hills Wind Farm Service Team after completing his electrical and instrumentation apprenticeships at the Loy Yang Power Station.

His motivation for joining the wind industry was clear – he can see that it is fast growing, and is excited about the long-term employment opportunities in the sector.

In his role as Service Technician, he is responsible for checking the performance of the turbines and undertaking scheduled maintenance. All the service technicians take it in turns to be on call, so, if an issue is identified day or night, there is someone who can get to site quickly.

We spoke to Harley while he was working on a turbine, 92 metres up in the air. “ I'm used to the heights now – but I have to confess that when I climbed my first tower, my legs were a bit shaky!”

Harley is grateful that the turbines at Bald Hills are the latest technology – and include lifts to get up to the top.

“Some of my workmates have been on other sites where they had to climb 6 towers in a single day – without an elevator!”

A Traralgon local, Harley is pleased to now call Inverloch his home. “ I still feel like I am in holiday mode. I am learning to surf in my spare time. And at work I am surrounded by views you could never get tired of.”

Harley said that he likes most things about his job, although there is one thing he doesn't think he will get used to: “ Snakes! I've seen a couple on site which was pretty startling. On the other hand, there is a lot of other wildlife around the wind farm which makes a nice change from my previous job.”

Harley works with 7 other service technicians who are based at the Bald Hills Service Centre, and work hard to keep the turbines performing their best. “ One of the best things about my job is that I get to work with a terrific and experienced team. I am learning so much, and really love going to work each day.”

Bald Hills Wind Farm is compliant with the daytime noise regulations outlined in its planning permit. The Wind Farm is also compliant with noise regulations at night for 12 of the 13 locations assessed under its endorsed monitoring program.

There is one location where compliance with the noise regulations could not be demonstrated for the night time period when the monitoring program was carried out. There is no dwelling at this location; the nearest is approximately 1 kilometre away.

The noise level at this location is slightly above the compliance level however, it does not represent a subjectively significant increase in sound levels that would be perceived by an individual (to be perceived by an individual, a change in noise levels would need to be at least 2 decibels). This means that people in the area are unlikely to perceive the difference between wind farm noise at this location compared to the locations where compliance has been confirmed.

Bald Hills Wind Farm is committed to complying with the noise regulations set out in its planning permit. While the single exceedance identified from the noise monitoring program was marginal, Bald Hills Wind Farm has implemented a noise mitigation strategy to reduce noise levels and achieve compliance at this location. The test results indicated that the noise levels may be impacted by background noise not attributable to the wind farm.

To determine whether this is the case, a further test plan has been developed to take noise measurements when the wind farm is shut down at night time during specific wind conditions. This will be conducted as soon as specific wind conditions allow for precise testing.

Once the testing is complete, Bald Hills Wind Farm will update the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning and the local community.

Bird and Avifauna Management Plan (BAM Plan) The Bald Hills Wind Farm’s year two Bat and Avifauna Management Plan (BAM Plan) Implementation Report (Report) has been endorsed by the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP). The Report demonstrated that Bald Hills Wind Farm has successfully met the requirements of the BAM Plan, which is to ensure that the operation of the wind farm will not prejudice the survival of bat and bird species of concern, including the Eastern Bent-wing Bat; Orange-bellied Parrot, Swift Parrot; White-bellied Sea-eagle, birds of prey, water birds and other specified species.

While DELWP endorsement relieves Bald Hills Wind Farm from further bird and bat fatality monitoring, the Farm will continue its surveillance of avian and other wildlife. The wind farm continues to undertake regular annual rabbit control to reduce the likelihood of bird of prey fatalities.

The Report is now with the Commonwealth Department of Environment and Energy (DoEE) for their review and comment. If directed by DoEE, Bald Hills Wind Farm will continue to specifically monitor the impact of operations on the bat and bird species of concern listed under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act).

BALD HILLS WIND FARM PTY LTD Level 38, 120 Collins Street Melbourne, 3000 | Phone 1800 027 689 | Email info@baldhillswindfarm.com.au This newsletter provides information to the communities in and around the Bald Hills Wind Farm development, situated about 10 kilometres south east of Tarwin Lower in South Gippsland.

Additional copies are available by either contacting us, or downloading from our website. See above for details.

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FESTIVAL

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17

Chef presentations to inspire SOUTH Gippsland’s freshly harvested garlic is going to get a whole lot sexier on Saturday when two of Melbourne’s hottest chefs demonstrate their culinary skills at the Meeniyan Garlic Festival.

Adam D’Sylva, partner and head chef of Coda restaurant, will join executive chef Alejandro Saravia of Peruvian restaurant Pastuso to dazzle festival goers with their exciting cuisine.

D’Sylva won the Good Food Guide’s Young Chef of the Year in 2008 and as part of his award,

travelled to New York to work with Thomas Keller at Per Se, arguably one of America’s best restaurants.

He explored his love for quality food working throughout Europe and Asia, and returned to work as head chef at Pearl Restaurant, one of Melbourne’s most highly regarded restaurants, before opening Coda.

“We interviewed Adam earlier in the year as part of a series with food blogger Hilary McNevin where we asked restaurateurs for their favourite recipes incorporating garlic,” Meeniyan Garlic Festival organiser David Jones said.

“He called us just a couple of weeks ago and

Top teacher: executive chef of Pastuso Restaurant, Alejando Saravia, will be on stage cooking up a storm from 11am Saturday at the Meeniyan Garlic Festival. expressed great interest in putting on a voluntary cooking demonstration at the festival.”

Saravia will also share his experience, having worked in Europe and at Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck UK. That honour, combined with his passion for quality food simply presented in innovative ways, promises a mouth-watering performance with Peruvian panache.

Other cooking presentations throughout the day will be given by French trained local chef Meg Viney Bell and Maria Stuart of Romeo and Celebrity chef: Adam D’Sylva of Coda fame will be on stage at the Meeniyan Garlic Festi- Milly’s at Koonwarra. The pair will share the stage at 9.30am.

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Tasmin Carvan of Tamsin’s Table will showcase work from her Poowong farm in the afternoon.

Throughout the day, various presentations from stallholders will offer an opportunity to learn how to grow, smoke, select and eat garlic. The two local naturopaths will be on site to share their professional advice on how to harness garlic’s medicinal powers.

Former BBC journalist Janice Sutton will be soft launching her award winning book Garlic Feast, filled with glorious photography, recipes and advice on cooking and producing garlic.

“It is a fascinating book and we also have it on sale in the Meeniyan Store,” Mr Jones said.

“It has not received the exposure it deserves here in Victoria, but Ms Sutton toured the book internationally and it won an award for the world’s best self published book in 2017.”

Meeniyan Garlic Festival will host more than 100 stalls with everything from paella, Peruvian barbecue, Thai, Indian, Mexican, garlic snags, garlic ice cream, garlic beer, and even garlic milk shakes and scones.

“Koonwarra’s Meg Viney Bell came up with the recipe for the garlic milkshake and garlic paste sausages. Craig Young from Mirboo North perfected the sausages which will be on offer through the Men’s Shed,” Mr Jones said.

“Gippsland Jersey’s Sally Jones has experimented with the garlic milkshake which will also be on offer this Saturday.”

A number of local musicians will also be sharing their skills on stage across the afternoon, with the line up including Alberta and the Backroads, Benzo Onemanband, CCM music and Beggs 2 Differ, all of whom are sure to put on a stellar show.

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Meeniyan stages festival for the community THOUSANDS of locals and foodies are sure to gather and enjoy the gastronomic delights of local produce as Meeniyan Garlic Festival celebrates its second year.

The festival will be held at Meeniyan Recreation Reserve from 9am to 4pm, this Saturday, February 17.

Organiser and local garlic producer David Jones said the event has been redesigned to offer both stallholders and patrons the best garlic experience possible.

“We did a complete review of last year’s festival and connected with all stakeholders involved in order to provide a fantastic experience in 2018,” he said.

“This year, our stage will have a 1000 person auditorium where we will offer both live music and broadcast cooking demonstrations on a big screen.

Our food precinct has doubled in size so there will be plenty more food and produce options.”

Children will be entertained with plenty of activities including bubble soccer, hosting its first public event in South

Gippsland at the festival.

There will be three streams of events on the day with cooking sessions, live music sessions and professional talks at the Garlic Institute.

A free shuttle bus will also be running from Stony Creek Racecourse to avoid traffic congestion in the town.

“We are responding to what last year’s festival-goers asked for and have been working on the program since last April,” Mr Jones said.

“Last year we promoted the

pre-purchasing of tickets but only around five per cent of punters purchased online so it is hard to get an indication of how many people will attend, but I would say we are very well prepared.”

Meeniyan Garlic Festival aims to not only promote garlic in all its glory, but encourages participation from community groups whose support ensures the event’s success.

“A majority of our stallholders are from South Gippsland, but a large number of community groups are also involved

in setting up and securing the event. We have over 120 volunteers who have been dedicated to the event,” Mr Jones said.

The festival committee partake in the event on a completely voluntary basis, with all gate

profits going straight back into the community organisations involved.

“We will disperse all funds to the community groups involved. It is important the event stays completely voluntary, it is

part of our community’s culture and without the enthusiasm of our community groups our infrastructure would decay.” ► Read more about Mr Jones’ garlic on page 43.

Organic advice: author and professional horticulturalist Penny Woodward will be on site with her book, Garlic this Saturday.

Top read: Janice Sutton will be at the Meeniyan Garlic Festival with her award-winning book Garlic Feast, filled with scrumptious information and recipes.

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Creative mind: Jellie Wyckelsma with her latest book, The Dog Walker, in her “scriptorium” at her Inverloch home where she writes intriguing stories.

Canine bond inspires 11th book

School captains: back from left, principal Dot Coghlan and guest speaker Tim Furlong, with front, from left, Luke, Eden, Molly and Bailey, who were presented with their LeonBy Brad Lester gatha Primary School captains badges at assembly on Friday morning.

School recognises leaders LEONGATHA Primary School’s captains and leadership students were presented with their official badges at assembly on Friday.

The students were honoured in a special presentation with guest speaker Tim Furlong visiting the campus for the occasion.

A former Leongatha Primary School student, Mr Furlong now works as a general and transplant surgeon at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Mr Furlong gave a speech to the students about the importance of working hard and being kind.

Luke, Eden, Molly and Bailey received the top honour of taking on the role as school captains for the year.

Mia, Sophie, Zavier and Cameron will be Johnston House’s captains while Herold House will be headed by Sienna, Rylan, Kyra and Sophie.

Lachlan, Lucy, Ross and Will are Wightman Houses new captains while Stzelecki house captains this year are Erica, Finn,

Rylan and Sienna.

Olivia, Tyson and Ava will be leading the school’s creative department as art advisors while ICT (information and communications technology) captains Hannah, Caetan and Tia will take over technology areas.

Music captains Phoebe and Zoe will keep things pitch perfect as Jorja and Kyran will do things by the book as library representatives.

Makayla and Leah are Leongatha Primary School’s new environmental leaders and Sally and Lachlan are taking on the roles of language captains.

JELLIE Wyckelsma no longer owns a dog but after having four dogs over the years, knows the strong bond between the animals and their masters.

That relationship, so familiar to many, is the subject of her latest novel, The Dog Walker – the eleventh book for the Inverloch author since 2011.

That’s an impressive accomplishment for a Dutchwoman who had learnt four languages by the time she began to learn English at the age of 13.

“I’m 82 and it’s very important to keep your mind going,” Mrs Wyckelsma said.

The Dog Walker was influenced by the many dog walkers who stretch their legs on Inverloch’s beaches and tells the story of the main character Paul buying a dog when he retires.

The dog, a German shepherd called Otto, and Paul soon bond, and Paul enjoys taking Otto for daily walks to the local park and making friends with other dog walkers.

A sudden tragedy results in Paul’s wife Jennifer becoming Otto’s walking companion FLINDERS MP Greg and she meets a very special dog walker. a story is like climbing a mountain.

Hunt has urged organisa- You“Writing know where you will start and where you tions to apply for up to will stop, but that bit in between is the climb. $40,000 worth of funding Sometimes the characters take over the story and from the Local Drug Ac- you just have to go with the characters,” Mrs Wyckelsma said. tion Team program.

The Dog Walker, like Mrs Wyckelsma’s other The program provides funding for community groups to publications, has been self published and printed address alcohol and other drug by Larkin Printers of Leongatha. Her first book, Cruising The Bridge at San Remo, was published related harm.

Successful applicants will receive $10,000 to help them develop a local action plan.

They can then apply for an additional $30,000 in their first year – and then $40,000 a year – to support delivery of local THIS time of year is so busy in South activities.

Mr Hunt encouraged inter- Gippsland. It reinforces how lucky we ested groups to call 03 9611 are to live in such a vibrant part of the 6100 for more information. Ap- world. plications close February 19.

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in 2011, and others followed: poetry, fiction, a collection of short stories, and non-fiction, in the form of the Probus Club of Anderson Inlet’s history.

Her next work, Wildfire, is already underway.

“I like to be positive in my books. There is already so much misery in the world. I’m not avoiding tension between people but in the end there has to be a positive ending,” Mrs Wyckelsma said.

As a retired librarian, Mrs Wyckelsma said she knows what a book has to look like and include.

A member of the online Asian Literary Society, she was delighted to receive third prize in a recent weekly competition with her poem Rhythm exploring the notion of rhythm in various forms.

Away from her home writing den – or “scriptorium” as she dubs it - Mrs Wyckelsma is a member of the Bass Coast Writers and Fish Creek Quills.

The Bass Coast Writers gather every Thursday afternoon at Inverloch Community House, with a new writing topic every week and the chance for members to receive positive feedback.

“It boosted my confidence in English quickly because it’s still not my native tongue. I still write in Dutch and watch Dutch satellite TV,” Mrs Wyckelsma said.

The Fish Creek Quills is a smaller group that meets monthly and enables members to share the joy of writing.

Mrs Wyckelsma has been writing since she was a child, influenced by her headmaster father and primary school teacher mother who both wrote and even published plays they crafted together.

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Cr Lorraine Brunt Show along with thousands of other very happy people. I also had the privilege of opening the Mirboo North Italian Festa.

How incredibly fortunate are we to have two such terrific community events right here in our shire?

If there’s anyone who hasn’t been to the Italian Festa then I’d suggest you make it a ‘must-do’ when it’s next on. A remarkable celebration of the Italian culture – with at least four generations all enjoying the day – the festa is a continuation of the traditional Feast of St Paul festival which has occurred for more than 50 years.

For a small community this is a wonderful achievement and something that could not have happened without the hard work and dedication of generations of volunteers. My congratulations to you all.

And there is still more to come with the Meeniyan Garlic Festival this weekend and the 111th Foster Show the weekend after. And these are just the ‘big ticket’ events. There are dozens of smaller happenings going on right across the municipality at this time of year. We are spoilt for choice.

Council officers have been out and about seeking feedback on the 16 initiatives in the coming year’s Annual Plan. If you’re interested in chatting to one of them there is still a couple of drop-in sessions scheduled for Foster this Thursday and Friday.

If you haven’t caught up with them in Leongatha or Mirboo North and can’t get to Foster, then I suggest you give your feedback via the OurSay forum that is currently running. You can get to the OurSay page simply by Googling ‘oursay south gippsland’.

Councillors are looking forward to hearing what community members have to say about our plans.

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SAN REMO CHANNEL CHALLENGE Athletes gear up for Channel Challenge VICTORIA’S premier aquathon – the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club Channel Challenge – is set to be held this Saturday, February 17.

The action will kick off at 2pm from the San Remo foreshore for the 550 metre channel swim.

The challenge then transitions into a two kilometre run.

The Channel Challenge is now in its 33rd year, and continues to attract between 400 and 600 athletes a year.

Event coordinator Ron Nicholson said the challenge had attracted more than 600 participants at least three times since its inception, and a big turnout is anticipated this year.

Mr Nicholson said organisers hoped the community will back this year’s challenge, as it has been a difficult year for the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

A number of drownings have been recorded at Woolamai Beach, and the surf life saving club is striving to take preventative measures.

Some of the money raised through the Channel Challenge will go toward a new patrol tower.

The new tower will provide another vantage point for lifesavers, and the club will greatly benefit from not having to take equipment down onto the beach from the clubhouse each day.

The tower would be used to store equipment and basic necessities, and will provide a space where non-emergency patients can be treated on site.

Although under construction, the tower is a costly project and needs as much community support as possible. Funds will also be used to upgrade and maintain equipment required for the club.

Mr Nicholson said the club is looking forward to seeing its usual array of competitors back in the water for this year’s challenge.

The event generally attracts local and travelling triathletes. The prize money is also a huge drawcard.

Thousands of dollars spread over a number of categories; the Channel Challenge is one of the

most generous events in terms of prize money. port the event,” Mr Nicholson said.

The community was deeply saddened by the Among the categories are the juniors, seniors, male, female, over 40s, local and open. The local loss of Michael Gordon, a respected political category draws plenty of people from around Bass journalist.

Mr Gordon was the winner of the first ChanCoast to the series.

Participants are asked to try and get online and register to compete before the day. Reducing the number of race day entries is a great help to the volunteers, and is a cheaper option for competitors.

On the shore, there will be plenty of attractions for a great family day out, including a yoga session in the park, markets, stalls, carnival rides, an animal nursery, raffles and sausage sizzles.

A team of at least 60 volunteers will make the event possible, including members from the surf life saving club, Rotary Clubs, SES, Lions clubs and football netball clubs.

“We hope to see everyone get on board to sup-

nel Challenge in 1986, and a respectful minute’s silence will pay tribute to him prior to the event.

Out of respect for Mr Gordon and his family, the Cowes Classic event was postponed and has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 18.

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Lending a hand: Woolamai Surf Life Saving Club members Nick Kirby, Kade Perry, Declan Andreola and Jay Haig volunteered to patrol at the annual San Remo Channel Challenge event last year. Organisers are looking for at least 60 volunteers to help the challenge run smoothly again this Saturday.

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THE best of the outdoors will be on show at the Grantville Adventure Expo in April.

The event will encompass everything related to four wheel driving, utes, vans and camping.

Visitors will enjoy a show of four wheel drives, utes, vans and wagons; a camping, caravanning and four wheel drive expo; a market, live auction, cooking demonstrations, trade stalls and live music.

There will be ample food and drinks, and for children, there will be a mini farm, jumping castle, face painting and more.

There will be 20 trophy categories for people to vie for in four wheel drive, utes and vans, with such sections as best original, best accessorised, best Holden and Ford, best chick’s and van of the show.

The event will be held at the Grantville Recreation Reserve, 1470 Bass Highway, Grantville, on Saturday, April 15 from 10am to 4pm.

The third annual adventure expo is presented by Kernot-Grantville Fire Brigade and aims to raise funds for the brigade to buy, maintain and replace equipment and infrastructure to service the community.

At a gold coin donation per person entry or $15 per vehicle and driver to the display section, this expo is an affordable day out.

Vehicle entry includes entry in all applicable trophy categories, and if you enter and pay online before the day it is only $10.

To find out more, email fundraising@ kernotgrantvillecfa.org.au Alternatively phone Jennifer Taylor on 0417 055 088.

Political presence: Senator Derryn Hinch will be at the Grantville Adventure Expo this April, subject to unexpected calendar changes. This will be the third expo Senator Hinch has attended to support the fundraising efforts of the Kernot-Grantville Fire Brigade.

Corinella offers the peaceful life CORINELLA is a tranquil destination overlooking the beautiful Western Port Bay. It’s little wonder more people are calling this secluded part of the world home.

The township and surrounds are well serviced by the Corinella General Store.

Feeling hungry? There is take away food including fish and chips, pizza and hamburgers, along with hot coffee and tea.

Treat yourself to an ice cream or pick up a magazine or newspaper.

Being by the sea, the store sells fishing licences, and bait and tackle, as well as petrol and oils.

Find your everyday essentials such as bread, milk and groceries, as well liquor, postal services including Post Bill Pay, and Swap and Go LP gas bottles.

The Corinella and District Community Centre has been the central hub for people of the Waterline region for more than 30 years, providing a venue for training, support and other community services.

Courses have included wellbeing and lifestyle programs such as a range of art and craft classes, guitar lessons, yoga, walking club, art and craft classes, and guitar lessons.

Training in the past has included farm management and computer services, with a full list of current

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The centre is a meeting place for community groups, and there are meeting and function rooms available for hire.

The Waterline Community Bus, which has wheelchair access, can be hired for group outings. The centre also hosts health services.

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First class: from left, new staff at Alex Scott Grantville office, sales consultant Darryl Jones, property manager Sharnie Ellis and leading sales consultant Kellie Morgan have a wealth of local knowledge. They are ready to sell your property in the current fast moving market.

New faces join Alex Scott and Staff THE new team at Alex Scott Grantville is ready to offer the very best properties available on the market in the Bass Valley region.

Leading sales consultant Kellie Morgan from Bass said, “I have three simply outstanding properties currently available with water views that are well worth a look.”

Long time local expert and newest member of Prehistoric interest: student Kash from Grantville is excited to be a part of the four to five year old kindergarten program at Bass Valley Children’s Centre. He was delighted to show the team, Darryl Jones from Dalyston, has several interesting properties through the Glen Forbes

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Property manager Sharnie Ellis from Corinella is available to ensure your best interests are served with regard to your leasing requirements.

Kellie said, “Alex Scott Grantville staff have deep ties in the local community and we are proud to offer extensive local expertise and advice to our valued clients.”

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The show will take place from Saturday, March 10 to Monday, March 12, with an opening preview, award presentation and supper on Friday, March 9 from 7pm to 10pm.

Entry is $10 and includes supper.

Sections include two dimensional prints, drawings, paintings and collage; sculptures, ceramics, carvings, jewellery, mosaics construction and pottery; photography; junior section; and wearable art.

The exhibition will also be open from 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday; and 10am to 3pm on Monday.

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Children’s centre serves Bass Valley THE Bass Valley Children’s Centre is ing relationships with the school.

The centre services all areas in the Bass Valley now providing quality services to local region, from Cranbourne to Kilcunda and across. families.

The new centre offers care for children from babies to age 12, via Long Day Care, Before and After School Care, Vacation Care and a funded Four Year Old Kindergarten Program.

The centre also has facilities for community groups, with a community space available to the public. Maternal health services are also available.

The centre’s team leader Sharyn Holmberg said, “There is a need in the local community for families to access these types of services as the local area is blossoming very quickly and could not accommodate the growth.

“There are many new young families moving to the area to enhance the environment in which their children will be raised. It is also more affordable than inner city living.”

Ms Holmberg described the centre as “a beautiful new haven for children to aspire to greater learning and for building strong relations with both educators and peers”.

“We offer an inclusive environment and work closely with our families in providing the best quality care,” she said.

“Our centre is different in the respect that we have initiated the practice of Frigid Napping, where the children sleep outdoors in between the temperatures of 16 to 30°C. It has been found to enhance children’s immune systems, keep them calmer and improves their sleep pattern of an evening.

“It is directed at reading the cues of the children and understanding the individual needs of each child. They sleep when their bodies need to sleep. The parents have all been very supportive with this initiative and we have only received positive feedback.”

The centre is located next door to Bass Valley Primary School and has already established work-

“We are fortunate enough to still have vacancies for any family looking to enrol their children in all rooms. We look forward to engaging with the community and new families,” Ms Holmberg said.

The centre is operated by Bestchance, a not for profit organisation that has been providing education and support to children and families for more than 100 years.

Construction for the new facility began in November 2016. The total cost of the project was $2.5 million, funded by the Department of Education and Training, Bass Coast Shire Council, and Bass Valley Children’s Centre Inc.

Right, Settling in: Ryder from Pioneer Bay and Kash from Grantville are pictured enjoying the four year old kindergarten class now offered in the fantastic new building at Bass Valley Children’s Centre. Learning tools and toys are made from ecologically and sustainably sourced products.

Stockdale and Leggo ready to serve you STOCKDALE and Leggo means real estate.

Customer’s sales success is the agency’s business.

Through the use of traditional forms of marketing combined with an online presence, the agency at Grantville and Koo Wee Rup continues to offer quality service in the area.

The agency is excited to present one of its latest listings situated in the coastal town of Corinella.

The property is located a short walk to the local boat ramp and jetty. The ultra-modern

spacious home with open plan living, dining and kitchen boasts stunning bay views on all sides.

Stockdale and Leggo agents strive for excellence. If you need to know anything about selling or buying property, ask the agents and they will give you straight forward, practical advice, along with a realistic assessment of the market in your area.

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Caring team: qualified educator Anita Stafferton is delighted to be part of the team at the brand new Bass Valley Children’s Centre.

Anita is pictured settling children in the three year old room into their nap time using the European technique of Frigid Napping, which the centre uses and is now quite popular in Australia.

The technique encourages sleep in a natural environment setting, outdoors with shade to encourage oxygen intake, increase relaxation, and encourage the senses to experience the natural sights and sounds of the environ- Quality service: from left, Stockdale and Leggo’s licensed estate agent, Paul Lynch, is picment, whilst careful monitoring is ensured. tured with licensed estate agent and Grantville manager John Lynch.

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Leongatha students arrive: Newhaven College students Charlie Swan, Thomas Box and Leigh Pouw were amongst the first students to arrive on the first day on the Leongatha bus.

A huge new bus loop has been built to accommodate the 12 buses that service the college daily, transporting around 650 students from across the region from as far away as Lang Lang, Tarwin Lower, Leongatha and Korumburra and beyond.

Principal says “be a hero” AT the start of the new school year at Newhaven College recently, 44 new Preps sat alongside senior students and listened intently to an inspirational speech by principal Gea Lovell.

Famous for her heart warming stories, she shared key messages for students to carry with them throughout the year, including “be a hero”.

“If we take the letters of the word hero, H stands for help, E is for everyone, R stands for respect and O means others. Put together it says, Help Everyone Respect Others,” Ms Lovell said.

“When you see someone in need, offer genuine help with an open heart and spirit, choose to look after each other and to support each other.”

The school is now operating on a single site, of which a feature is the Specialist Facility housing art, design, science and technology faculties.

The complex features five science labs, three art spaces, a textiles room, a dark room, a kiln, staff facilities and massive outdoor flexible teaching and seating areas.

The re-designed college entrance, two new

car parks, new bus loop and new road to Year 9 performed well on the first day.

Parents familiarised themselves with the changes that have been made to accommodate the extra traffic that comes with having the whole school on one campus.

Not stopping to draw breath, Newhaven is forging ahead with its next significant building project.

Construction of the new two court indoor stadium and gymnasium is already well underway, with completion of that component scheduled for mid 2018, followed closely by outdoor soccer pitches, an all weather hockey pitch and multi sport courts.

Newhaven College continually strives to improve across all areas of the school with the best interests of students and families always at the fore.

Enrolments are commencing for 2020, with places still available in grades 1 to 3 in 2018 and at some other year levels. Please contact Belinda Manning on (03) 5956 7505 or visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.a

New start: Warren Stewart recently took over Leongatha Ford, Leongatha Mitsubishi, Leongatha Honda and Leongatha Toyota and is planning on expanding the business further.

New owner plans expansion NEW owner of Leongatha Ford, Leongatha Mitsubishi, Leongatha Honda and Leongatha Toyota, Warren Stewart, aims to grow the business during his time.

Mr Stewart purchased Wonthaggi Toyota and Holden in August, and since then has kept all current staff and employed five new staff.

“We’re planning on growing Leongatha but also keeping all of the current staff. We have already hired two new staff since I’ve been here,” he said.

“I plan to grow the business through community engagement, sponsorships, staff engagement and best practices.”

Mr Stewart is in a partnership with James Bergmuller and their company is called PM Regional.

Mr Berguller is also the owner of Preston Motors.

Moving to Inverloch in July last year, Mr Stewart has been playing cricket for the Inverloch Stingrays and said he believed in strong community engagement.

The new owners are strong on used vehicles, with more than 500 used vehicles available for customers to select from at any time.

“If it’s not in stock, we can get any used vehicle through our networks,” Mr Stewart said.

“We’re very fortunate to have all of the top selling vehicles in Australia such as the Toyota Hilux and the Ford Ranger.

“We also have a great range of all commercial vehicles, all at great prices.”

Mr Stewart said he was committed to looking after current customers and new ones.

Teamwork: from left, new owner of Leongatha Ford, Leongatha Mitsubishi, Leongatha Honda and Leongatha Toyota, Warren Stewart, is welcomed by mechanics Adam Trotto, Nick Bravington and Adrian Braser.

Above Hitting the books: Newhaven College new Prep students Harrison Pardoe and Frankie Leary enjoyed sharing a book with their new teacher Rikki Porter.

Left Good start: after playing apprentice chefs, Newhaven College prep students Adisson O’Connor and Avia Scarlett took time for some photos with their teacher Linda Austin for their first day of school last week.

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A damaged windscreen reduces its ability to protect the occupants of a vehicle in an accident.

If your windscreen does have some damage, and you are not sure whether it is roadworthy, take your vehicle to a repairer to have it inspected, said the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce.

Chips and cracks left for too long can collect dirt and moisture, which makes them more difficult to repair, and repair will be more noticeable.

Chipped or cracked windscreens can often be repaired, however, there is an Australian Standard for windscreens specifying the size, type and location of damage that can be repaired safely. For example, if the damage exceeds the size specified in the Australian Standard, or the damage affects more than the outer layer of the windscreen, it can’t be repaired.

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Choose your used car wisely USED cars can offer great value, particularly for those on low budgets who can’t afford showroom expenses.

But not all used cars are principally safe – in fact, a driver in the worst rated vehicle in this year’s Used Car Safety Ratings is 10 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured than a driver in a vehicle in the safest category.

The good news is there is at least one excellent safety performer awarded the full five star rating in every vehicle category in this year’s ratings, making it even easier for motorists to pick the safest car for their budget.

Each year, an alliance made up of governments, motoring clubs including RACV, and safety groups including TAC and VicRoads, gathers used car safety ratings, based on statistics collected from car crashes in Australia and New Zealand.

Records from more than 7.5 million vehicles involved in police-reported road crashes in Australia and New Zealand between 1987 and 2015 are analysed by Monash University’s Accident Research Centre, and given a one to five star safety rating.

“With most new cars of the past decade fitted with advanced safety features, we are now finally seeing more vehicles in the used

car segment with crash avoidance systems,” RACV manager vehicle engineering Michael Case said.

A showcase feature of the Used Car Safety Ratings is the Safer Pick feature, which indicates the safest vehicle in their respective classes.

The vast majority of Safer Pick cars were manufactured from 2001 onwards, showing the benefits of newer vehicles in terms of safety equipment available.

“It is great to see that a few Safer Pick vehicles are available second-hand for under $10,000. This is a great outcome for young drivers, who are often on a budget and in many cases, tend to drive cars with less safety features – despite the fact that younger drivers are much more likely to be involved in a crash,” Mr Case said.

The data analysis which takes place for the Used Car Safety Rating is rigorous, and a vehicle will not receive a rating until it has been involved in at least 100 crashes and at least 20 driver injuries.

Price is right: Edney’s Leongatha’s sales consultant Heather Walker and dealer principal Darryl McGan“Picking the safest vehicle possible should be every driver’s first consideration, non with a Hyundai i30 that is among the 2017 plated vehicles on offer in the special clearance sale for and our Used Car Safety Ratings gives buy- February only at the Leongatha dealership. Just look for vehicles with star stickers. ers the information they need to make this decision,” Mr Case said.

To find your rating, go online to: http:// www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au

Safety features to look for • Auto Emergency Braking (AEB) • Forward collision warning • Higher Speed Auto Emergency braking • Low Speed Auto Emergency braking • Pedestrian Auto Emergency braking • Active Braking Systems • Curtain Airbags • Electronic Stability Control • Intelligent Speed Assist ISA • Driver Attention Detection • Active Cruise Control • Thorax airbags with head • Traction Control • Antilock Braking System • Brake Assist System • Adjustable Steering Column

• Blindspot Warning System • Daytime Running Lights • Drivers knee airbag • Fog lamps • Front airbags driver • Front airbags passenger • Head restraints, all • Headup display • Lanekeeping Assist • Passenger knee airbag • Precrash Safety System • Reversing camera • Seatbelt pretensioner driver • Seatbelt pretensioner passenger • Seatbelt rear three point • Type pressure monitor

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IF you are in the market for a new vehicle, then Edney’s Leongatha has some great deals on offer.

sticker in this massive clearance sale.

“If you buy a car in February, you will go into a draw to win a $1000 travel voucher from Leongatha Travel and Cruise,” Edney’s dealer principal Darryl McGannon said.

There is limited stock available and among them are Nissan’s Navara dual cabs, X-Trails and runout Qashqai, and from Hyundai, there are the i30, Kona and Tucson.

The reputable dealership is offering significant savings on all 2017 plated vehicles from Hyundai and Nissan, with a variety of quality new and demo models on offer for February only.

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All demo models have low kilometres and the 2017 plated offering includes vehicles in a variety of colours.

Both Hyundai and Nissan offer driveway deals on many vehicles, with Hyundai even including a five year warranty.

“This is the time to buy a new or demo car. There are good deals to be had,” Mr McGannon said.

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New adventure: from left, Nyora Primary School students Jett, Cohen, Charlytte, Amelia, James, Alex and Lilly enjoyed their first day of school.

Busy year at Nyora THIS year Nyora Primary School Prep enrolments have risen to 33 and the school has welcomed new families.

Among them are eight Preps.

Nyora Primary School has excellent facilities with lots of open spaces equipment to play on and enjoy.

The school is continuing its association with

Landcare as junior land ambassadors and their work in the vegie garden has been taken into their environmental science program.

Each season, the school has a community picnic where the school community can get together and celebrate the students’ work.

The school has an active schools sporting program offering a wide variety of sports, including cricket and athletics.

Grand entry: Leongatha firm Shield Master painted the new steps at the entrance to Foster Primary School. The same finish was used throughout the senior covered way and the senior toilets, and not only looks fantastic, but also offers a non-slip surface. Showing off the new look steps are, from left, school captain Ally, vice captain Edan, school captain Taj and vice captain Sebastian.

St Joseph’s inspires leaders EXCITED students returned to St Joseph’s Primary School, Wonthaggi, recently.

Among those students were 21 new Preps ready to learn.

The school also welcomed two new teachers this year. Belinda O’Brien will be teaching the Grade Preps and Andrew Christensen will be teaching in Grade 3/4.

With a shorter term ahead, the school will

be straight into the main events on the term one calendar.

An exciting event will be the commissioning of the School Leadership Group, which will see students take on new leadership roles for the coming year.

Students attended the Bass Coast Young Leaders workshop last Tuesday, February 6.

The school’s swimming trials and Ash Wednesday rounds out the plans for term one.

New environment: from left, Toora Primary School students Prep students Malachi, Lara and Tyler have settled in well into their new surroundings since starting school.

Exciting year for Toora TOORA Primary School welcomed six new Prep students this year, up from five Preps last year.

There are 39 students at the school this year, compared to 37 last year.

Plenty of work to the school yard is expected to be ongoing during 2018.

“We’re hoping to include more interactive activities for the students to become involved in,” principal Luke Haustorfer said.

Yard works include implementing a kitchen garden program which will involve students participating in growing, harvesting and cooking healthy meals and snacks with the assistance of local volunteers.

A bush tucker garden and a play pod will be built in the yard for the students to establish their sense of creativity and outdoor learning.

During term one, students will have the opportunity to participate in the school swimming program, a musical futures program where the student will work with music teachers and enjoy an excursion to Welshpool.

The school logo will change

Joining staff: from left, Archie Leggett, Lucy Bowman, Penny Lester and Chris van Pelt are

in a few weeks with a local the new and returning staff at Leongatha Secondary College. sponsor providing new shirts with the new logo for every student to celebrate.

The school welcomes fourth Penny Lester has returned from family leave year graduate Kyle Holmes of LEONGATHA Secondary College has and will teach physical education and health. welcomed three new staff this year.

Foster who will be teaching this Mr Leggett is looking forward to camps and They are sport and recreation trainee Archie year.

Leggett, physical education and VET Sport and playing basketball with Year 7s.

Mr van Pelt’s family is from Inverloch and he Recreation teacher Lucy Bowman, and humanienjoys wind surfing. ties teacher Chris van Pelt.

College welcomes new faces

Tarwin Tarwin Lower Lower Primary Primary School School

Good start: from left, Prep students Rylan, Cody and Nathaniel completed their first week of primary school at Toora Primary School.

Active fun: from left, Prep Sienna, Grade 2’s Perry and Prep Bethany enjoyed a physical education class together at Tarwin Lower Primary recently.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Musical Matthews to entertain LUKE Matthews is sure to have the crowd in the palm of his hand when he plays Leongatha RSL on Friday, March 2.

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In role: Murray Maclean and Hadassah Wanstall rehearse for their roles as Sidney and Diana in Neil Simon’s comedy, California Suite to be presented by Lyric Theatre.

London guests to stay in California Suite LYRIC Theatre’s upcoming comedy, Neil Simon’s California Suite, presents four sets of guests who at different times all come to stay in the same hotel suite.

The London guests, Sidney and Diana have arrived to attend the Academy Awards.

Diana (Hadassah Wanstall) has been nominated for an award and although she is a seasoned stage and film actress, she feels a little insecure about facing the American glitz and glamour of the awards night.

She and her husband, Sidney (Murray Maclean), a discreetly bisexual antiques dealer, indulge in constant clever and sophisticated banter.

Milestone for Music for the People One of the region’s longest running and best value music events, the concert celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

To mark the milestone, South Gippsland Shire Council is delighted to state The Royal Australian Navy Band will be the special guests.

The group will comprise a 36 piece concert band and a 16 piece big band, performing a variety of music including marches, popular classics, show tunes and music from the big band era.

Local bands including the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, South Gippsland Concert Band and the Wonthaggi Citizens Band will also be performing.

Music will start at 11am. Patrons are encouraged to nestle in the shade of the trees with their own chairs, picnic rug, packed lunch and drinks while

they enjoy the show.

The Leongatha Lions Club provides seating and afternoon tea in a large marquee for senior citizens.

Bookings for this service can be made by contacting 5662 3338.

A limited selection of food and drink vendors will be at the park. No ATM facilities will be available.

Council sponsors the Music for the People concert which is operated by a host of volunteers in partnership with council staff.

Entrance fees are $15 per person, $10 concession. Companion Card holders and children under 12 enter free. Tickets are available to purchase: online at www.trybook.com/RELH and in person at South Gippsland Shire Council office, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha, and at the gate at the entrance to Mossvale Park from 10am.

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Maggie Smith and Michael Caine performed these roles in the ’70s film version of California Suite.

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No stranger to the spotlight, Mr Matthews has been performing for more than 15 years and Mr Matthews’ performance is the second of specialises in weddings, functions and corporate performances.

“I lived in Melbourne for a while and was booked to perform pre-shows for VIPs at Rod Laver Arena and Etihad Stadium so I played for guests at Eagles, Cold Chisel, Prince and Coldplay over the years, which was great,” he said.

“It is always great to play close to home though. I have not played at Leongatha RSL since the early 2000s so I am very keen to come back.”

The Drouin native plays guitar and sings a wide range of covers spanning different genres, with a repertoire sure to please the entire crowd.

Mr Matthews draws on his favourite music from his childhood, along with an eclectic mix of more modern indie folk music.

“I do write original songs however my Leongatha gig will probably be mostly covers,” he said.

“There will be some Crowded House, Van Morrison and the Beatles, as well as some newer stuff.”

Mr Matthews is looking forward to getting out on the stage and seeing some familiar faces and a new crowd at his old stomping ground.

“I just love getting out and performing and making people happy with some easy listening Smooth crooner: Drouin’s Luke Matthews tunes,” he said.

Mr Matthews is one half of the duo South Isle, will be in town to perform at the Leongatha which is releasing a new single soon. Check out RSL on Friday, March 2. the group’s Facebook page to stay tuned.

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Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

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THE Waifs played on a perfect summer’s day at Mossvale Park at Berrys Creek on Sunday, February 4.

Predictions of catastrophic weather forced the Lyrebird Arts Council to postpone this event originally scheduled to take place on December 2, but the forecast weather never eventuated.

A near capacity crowd of 2500 people danced and swayed and made a joyful celebration of a superb summer’s evening in one of the most picturesque setting in Australia.

Months ago, The Waifs organised their national tour to end in their hometown Perth on Saturday, February 3. The Lyrebird Arts Council was humbled by The Waifs and special guest Yirrmal agreeing to fly back for this one performance.

Feedback from the audience has been both overwhelming and ultimately touching, with such comments as, “Thank you for this gift of an experience” and “What a great easy, relaxed event”.

The audience ranged in ages from children through to a lady in her nineties, who was offered a seat while dancing and responded, “God no, just give me a guitar”.

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Characters Betty, Dot & Mabel capture the glamour, music & optimism of the era in perfect 3 part harmony singing, accompanied by their little big band.

Deep thinker: artist Peter Greenaway. water, striving for survival in a fragile environment that speaks of the harshness of the Australian climate.

“On another level, the crisscross networks in the paintings resonate with our struggle to find ways to exist in harmony with nature.”

Willett said giving the roots a voice highlighted the fragility of life on earth, and described Greenaway’s works as “powerful and haunting images”.

Greenaway taught art in secondary schools for eight years before pursuing an academic career in teacher education.

Specialising in media education, he gained worldwide recognition as one of the pioneers in the development of media literacy.

Given his visual art background, he advanced the concept that to teach about the visual media one had to provide working knowledge and understanding of the use of visual language.

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Right, Captivating show: Yirrmal, the grandson of former Yothu Yindi lead singer Dr Yunupingu, entertains the crowd at Mossvale Park, as a special guest at the Waifs’ performance. Photographer Colin U’Ren.

Environmental theme: Dreaming of Cool Dark Water, a work of dry pigment and polyurethane on board by Peter Greenaway. The work will be part of his exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek.

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Above right, Memorable show: The Waifs performed to 2500 people at Mossvale Park at Berrys Creek on February 4.

Artist Peter Greenaway presents his show Our Hold On This Land Is Perilous from February 22 to March 19, with an opening event to be held on February 23.

The works feature the grand use of colour and many media to express emotions and ideas.

“Inspired by the exposed roots of trees along the banks of the Murray River, this series of paintings addresses the impact of mankind of nature where human activity has caused problems with water flow and salinity,” art commentator Maggie Willett said of Greenaway’s work.

“The flat patterned or tubular forms in the paintings appear to be searching the visual spaces of the picture plane.

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Girl Guides embark on adventures LAST year was a fine year for the Leongatha Girl Guides.

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The unit visited Phillip Island to see the penguins, the Nobbies and enjoy a sleepover with the Phillip Island Guides.

Girls also took part in a bike hike, campfire activities, made Christmas cards, learnt about fire safety and being prepared, and enjoyed a night with Leongatha Gymnastics. There were also other camps and orienteering.

At an awards ceremony at the end of 2017, several girls received their Bronze Endeavour Awards, meaning they are more than halfway through achieving their Junior BP awards.

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• OBITUARY

Fun loving Don lived a fulfilling life DON Wilson loved everyone in his life: his family, his friends, his workmates and his community.

That is why his funeral at Leongatha St Peter’s Anglican Church was one of the biggest Leongatha had seen.

The born and bred Meeniyan man was remembered as a funloving husband and father, a passionate sportsman and a respected builder by those who gathered to mourn his early exit from this world, aged just 56.

Don was the beloved youngest of Flo and the late Local leaders: from left, Sienna, Blake, Bass Coast Shire Council chief executive officer Paul Buckley, Jack Wilson of Meeniyan, and mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield, Bohe, deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari, Louisa and Jade at the Bass Coast an adored brother to Jeffery, Glenys and Beverley.

Young Leaders workshop last Tuesday, February 6 in Wonthaggi.

He was a cherished husband of Tarnya, a dedicated father of Sarah, Ben, Emily and Sam, and Pa to Mason and a father-in-law BASS Coast’s brightto Daniel, Emma and Eden. est young leaders Don was born on July 31, met with council’s 1961, at Leongatha Hospital.

He attended preschool and top representatives primary school in Meeniyan to discuss their future and then Leongatha High ambitions at the anSchool. As a boy he reared Pete the lamb and Twilight nual Young Leaders the Ayrshire calf, and later Workshop last Tueslearnt to drive a tractor and day, February 6. car by watching his parents Twenty-four students, on his family’s dairy farm. two representatives from During his teenage Grade 6 and two from years, Don looked forward Year 12, were elected from to Christmas time when he schools across Bass Coast would book a site at Wilsons as delegates at the WonPromontory for six weeks. He thaggi workshop in colcherished the memories he Bright minds: from left, Micah, Kearney, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr made with friends camping in laboration with YLab. “At the workshop, stu- Pamela Rothfield, Harry, deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari, Zac, Alice and Bass the outdoors. The Prom was dents partook in a number Coast Shire Council chief executive officer Paul Buckley at the Bass Coast one of his favourite places to be. of activities focused story- Young Leaders workshop last Tuesday, February 6.

At the age of 18, he telling and the role it plays moved to Melbourne to study makes you a leader.” of my brain,” she said. in leadership,” YLab facil- Ms Lang said.

Mr Buckley agreed and accounting at university “I have doubted myBass Coast Shire itator Chelsea Lang said.

YLab is the social en- Council mayor Cr Pamela self countless times. But said attitude is the key to but the field was not for terprise arm of Foundation Rothfield, deputy mayor be sure to follow what the his success after having him. Don sat an exam for a building apprenticeship with for Young Australians, Cr Brett Tessari and chief right side of your brain failed Year 12.

“I realised that it takes a Leongatha firm Considine which seeks to provide executive officer Paul says sometimes and follot of good attitude to move and Johnston and was noted skills and resources to Buckley responded to stu- low it with confidence.” to be foreman material.

Cr Tessari expressed forward in life,” he said. prospective young leaders dents’ questions.

Don later established a “When you wake up business with Tarnya, DJ Cr Rothfield drew from to the young leaders about who show leadership aptitude both in the school and her past career experiences how important it is to share in the morning, the only and TL Wilson Builders. to share her advice when their opinions in order to thing you have control A registered builder for 30 local community. over is your attitude.”

“Members of the Bass asked about her journey to enact change. years, his work was widely The young leaders will regarded and he was known “My dad always said Coast Shire Council at- local governance.

“When I was sent over- that ‘if you are not going work on community lead- for his precision. tended the workshop to partake in a ‘quick minute seas to work in the film to be quiet, then put your- ership projects within their At the age of 24 he session’ where students industry, my boss told me self out there’,” he shared. respective schools and will moved overseas to work and “You do not need an be presented with their travel. He was there for seven had one minute to come up I was going to make miswith a bunch of questions takes but, in order to avoid official title to be a leader. award at the Young Lead- months, spending time in which had to be answered big ones, I should listen to It is about how you pres- ers Awards at Inverloch London and also worked as a as quickly as possible,” both the left and right sides ent yourself to others that RACV later in the month. carpenter in Reading.

Don began his football career at Stony Creek in the early seventies. ‘Wils’, as he was known, forged a career at the club that produced 231 games, which did not include Fourths, but included 17 Sealways have the time to and staff about issues afFLINDERS MP Greg fice initiative. come and visit my office to nior games, playing in nine This will give the lo- fecting them.

Hunt will be hitting discuss local issues, which premierships - five junior and “I understand that the streets as part of cals an opportunity to Flinders residents don’t is why my staff and I will four Reserves. speak directly to Mr Hunt He won several best and his new mobile ofbe bringing the office to fairest awards, several bridesthem,” Mr Hunt said. maids awards and a place in the

Council inspires future leaders

MP hits the road

The mobile office produced successful results in Grantville. The office will be in Lang Lang today (February 13) with more locations to be announced.

These locations will be advertised at http://www. greghunt.com.au and on social media.

Mr Hunt also encourages residents to call the office directly on 03 5979 3188 or email greg.hunt.

On the move: Flinders MP Greg Hunt has taken his office on the road to speak mp@aph.gov.au at any directly to Flinders communities about local issues. time to discuss issues.

Well loved: Don Wilson was held in high esteem by family and friends. folklore that was the Reserves’ dynasty of the eighties.

Remembered for his number 35, Don was a determined rover who gave all he had to the team in his quest to be a winner.

Don led the singing of the club song after wins and in later years created ditties of all the players, which he would sing with the accompanying guitar playing he became famous for at reunions.

Around the club, Don was the go too man when anything involving carpentry was concerned.

The coach’s boxes that exist today were built by him and Shane Bright in the late eighties when the ground was redeveloped.

Don also built the bar in the changerooms and spent numerous hours improving the social rooms.The Carlton Football Club fan loved a reunion and was the driving force behind many of them.

From the moment they met, Don and Tarnya were smitten with each other. It was at a house warming party in Meeniyan in July, 1986, and Tarnya was there with her children Sarah and Ben, asleep at the time when Don arrived with a group of his Stony Creek Football Club mates.

Out to make an impression, Don told Tarnya he was a dentist and the pair talked all night. It was the start of a long distance courtship.

They travelled between Meeniyan and Springvale nearly every weekend until they married in 1991, and Tarnya moved to Meeniyan.

She remembered Don as an “openly affectionate man” who wrote and sang her love songs, filled cards with his own poetry, and sent her selfies when she was away, depicting himself sorrowfully awaiting her return.

Don’s family describe him as a selfless, loving and thoughtful; a teacher a story tell, joker and entertainer known for his dad jokes, meaningful chats and words

of wisdom.

His children were his pride and joy, and he was not happy when he and Tarnya became empty nesters. He always wanted Sam to stay and build houses with him, and Emily to teach at Meeniyan. He was an active father and encouraged this within his children and grandchild.

He enjoyed playing basketball, building bird nests and musical instruments with Mason. Family holidays were non-stop adventure and fun when Don was involved. He taught his children how to love and be loved.

Time was the best gift he gave to his children. He spent endless amounts of time teaching them new things.

He made sure they had every opportunity to be the best versions of themselves. As a father, he made sure his children knew they were loved, appreciated and supported in all aspects of their life.

Don loved surrounding himself with people he adored. He went to incredible efforts to make sure people felt comfortable and happy in his presence. He did this by making fun of himself, going to immense efforts to plan a prank for a short laugh, or play and sing the guitar to entertain and make others laugh.

He was incredibly jovial at parties and loved to dance.

Don enjoyed the Summer of Soul concert at Mossvale Park, where he would end the day singing and dancing with his newly made friends and his family.

He also established the Racketeers team in the Leongatha night tennis competition that later included his family. His proudest moment was winning a night tennis premiership with children, Emily and Sam. Don was an enthusiastic gardener and shortly before his passing, he built the‘Taj Mahal’ of vegie patches as a surprise for Tarnya to tend.

He also rode with Emily to Koonwarra and on the way back, he told her he hoped to ride the full length of the Great Southern Rail Trail. This is something the family is determined to do in memory of Don. Don died suddenly on November 4, 2017 due to heart complications. Don’s family urged people not to ignore signs of heart problems, such as chest pain and breathlessness, and to seek medical help.

Don has made an unforgettable mark on the people he has touched and has left an incredible legacy for his children to live up to and his wife and family to be proud of.

Youth to win at community house YOUNG people in Leongatha will have more facilities and services through the latest project on offer at Leongatha Community House.

Coordinator Eunice Donovan said the house is working to fill the gap in activities for young people in the rural area.

“We often hear the phrase ‘there’s nothing for young people to do’ so we think it is time to really look at that,” she said.

“At this point, we are really interested in young people of high school age.”

Project worker Katie Glassock has been

working with a number of young people to identify services available in the area and explore whether or not they meet the needs of South Gippsland.

The Leongatha Community House plans to host a meeting to discuss these concerns as a group with both young people and parents invited to share their opinions.

The meeting will take place at the Leongatha Community House at 16 Bruce Street, Leongatha, this Friday, February 16 from 4pm.

For further information about the project or the meeting, please contact Katie Glassock on 5662 3962.

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MLA calls for roads action

session for you. Money and Savings Plan will be held early evening on Thursday, February 15.

Learn more about Google Maps at our workshop scheduled for Thursday, February 15.

Introduction to Relaxation Mindfulness and Compassion will be held on four Mondays starting February 19.

After our successful Cold Press Soap Making course last term we have it on offer again on Tuesday, February 20. Also on Tuesday we have a Skin Cancer Awareness session run by a local doctor during the evening.

Get your emergency plan together at our RediPlan session on Wednesday, February 21. #Gippslanddigital:Kick Start your career in digital marketing with this course that will run over six Wednesdays from February 21. This course will cover a range of topics from Google Garage, social media marketing, tools to build a website, e-commerce, Google My Business and more. The course is suitable for businesses or job seekers/students wishing to expand their resume.

Would you like to try wet felting? We have a workshop making flowers and necklaces on Saturday, February 24.

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Many are not happy with the options put forward by VicRoads.

Bass MLA Brian Paynter met with business owners and residents, discovering the options presented either had major flaws or attempted to fix a problem that doesn’t exist.

“What we need right now are roundabouts at Woolamai Beach Road and Back Beach Road on Phillip Island built. No more studies,” he said.

“Abandoning the successful country roads and bridges program was a major blow to our local roads. The Andrews Government discontinued the program and in turn abandoned people living in country Victoria, including Phillip Island.”

The State Government cut the Country Roads and Bridges Program when it entered office in 2014.

The Back Beach Road intersection heading towards Smiths Beach is in need of attention, as the intersection is danger- Concerned: local business owner Andrew Anthony and Bass MLA Brian Paynter discussed ous and creates a major bottleneck during the option presented by VicRoads to change the conditions on Phillip Island Road. They are pictured at Bergin Grove and Phillip Island Road, San Remo. peak periods and major events.

Penguins empty the nest in time for Valentine’s

Young performer awarded

AS any parent will tell you, it’s pretty tough being romantic when you’ve got the children home with you, but the penguins of Phillip Island seem to have this problem sorted, in plenty of time for Valentine’s Day.

THE Bass Coast Community Foundation has chosen Inverloch’s Finnan Donohue as the recipient of its 2018 Performance Award.

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This leaves mum and dad with a bit of ‘grown-up’ time, so they stock up on pilchards, anchovies and squid, and try and double their body weight before spending anything up to three weeks together in their cosy little burrows, ready to moult their old feathers and grow a glossy new set of waterproofs. It sounds like the perfect opportunity to spend a bit of quality time together and show their affection.

You too can show your affection this Valentine’s Day by adopting a little penguin for that special someone in your life. The Penguin Foundation’s adopt-a-penguin program raises vital funds to protect Phillip Island’s natural environment and native wildlife, including the little penguins.

As a special treat for your special person, your Valentine’s Day gift adoption will include two free tickets (instead of the usual one ticket) so you can cuddle up together at the Penguin Parade, a penguin photo, penguin protector certificate, a behind-the-scenes event, updates on the penguin colony – and more.

So what are you waiting for? Adopt a penguin today by visiting www.penguinfoundation.org.au or call 03 5951 2800.

The Foundation’s Performance Award provides financial assistance to local students who take up tertiary education in a performance related discipline.

The key aim of the program is to support those with the talent, drive and ambition to make a professional career in their chosen field of performance.

Finnan is now embarking on the first year of a creative arts (drama)

course at Deakin University’s Burwood campus.

Local theatre goers will recognise Finnan as a regular cast member of recent Wonthaggi Theatrical Group productions, from his debut on the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre state in Oliver! in 2010, through to Evita in 2016 and Miss Saigon in 2017.

He was also a founding member of the Newhaven College Boys Vocal Group, and in 2017 was elected as the school’s co music captain by his peers and school staff.

The foundation is confident Finnan will take the opportunity provided by the Performance

Award and make his mark in the same way previous recipients have done.

“Having been in education for over 30 years, it is refreshing to meet a young man who is not only dedicated to his craft but has a real passion and determination for all he does, a real quality and one that is to be admired,” regular Wonthaggi Theatrical Group musical director Kirk Skinner said.

Deserving recipient: Finnan Donohue recently received the 2018 Performance Award from the Bass Coast Community Foundation. Photo credit: Merlyn Cantwell.

Ripple renewal underway Health improvements BASS Coast Shire Council is undertaking a major renovation of Inverloch’s much loved replica of the sailing vessel, the Ripple.

for Phillip Island

“The project acknowledges the historical significance of the Ripple, BASS Coast Health launched from Inverloch received $30,000 to over 100 years ago,” she provide community said. education on health The Ripple will undergo a full rebirth, with services available to major framing, ventila- Phillip Island resition, cladding and decking dents recently. works being done.

Flinders MP Greg Hunt The project is due for said this project would completion in March this provide information about year. results of the Gippsland Primary Health Network initial project completed

by Bass Coast Health, the Phillip Island Medical and Aged Care Group, and Ambulance Victoria.

A Cascade Access Model of healthcare was developed as a result of consultation with the community.

“One of the key findings of the initial project is that there are significant gaps in people’s awareness of existing services on Phillip Island,” Mr Hunt said.

“Gippsland Primary Health Network has appointed lead agency Bass Coast Health to roll out education about the Cascade Model to the residents of Phillip Island.

“Importantly, the model also identified services gaps and the report has JACK Alexander Williams was born on at Leongatha Hospital on February 6. Jack is the first son for Matt and Amy Williams of Leongatha, and a brother Major works: the iconic Ripple replica is currently identified a number of potential services options to being renovated at Inverloch. for Adeline, two.

This was part of council’s 2017-18 renewal program.

The replica of the Ripple was originally built by Inverloch’s Clock Tower Committee and historical society as a reminder of Inverloch’s connection to the coast.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said the Ripple is a significant monument for the Inverloch community.

fill these gaps.”

Gippsland Primary Health Network chief executive Marianne Shearer said, “Phillip Island’s population of 9400 people swells to 40,000 during the summer months.”

Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child said a key focus for Bass Coast Health was to ensure the soon to be opened Phillip Island Health Hub is able to grow the number of services available on the Island.

“This includes access to a range of medical specialists, other face to face services such as mental health and drug and alcohol services, and health programs specifically aimed at supporting older people with young children, on the Island,” she said.

“The Cascade Model identified future service models for improved 24 hours access by creating a virtual emergency department cubicle on the Island through telemedicine processes and expanded pharmacy support. Obviously this requires funding and community collaboration, however there is significant goodwill among the health care providers to improve the options for Islanders.”

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Records smashed at house swimming sports O U T S TA N D I N G highlights and perfect summer conditions were enjoyed at Korumburra Secondary College’s House Swimming Sports on Tuesday, February 6.

Go team: Jess Dyson, Mackenzie Swain and Stacie Witton sat by the pool to cheer on the swimmers at Korumburra Secondary College’s House Swimming Sports last Tuesday.

Sophie McKenzie broke an amazing five records at this year’s carnival, representing the mighty yellow house Howitt.

Sophie’s swimming form has been extremely impressive this year, having just won a gold medal at the Victoria Country Championships.

Sophie’s records on the day included; U14 50m freestyle (held by N. Dilg since 1987),

U21 100m freestyle (held by J. Fabrowska), U14 50m butterfly (held by T. Olden), U14 50m breaststroke by almost six seconds (held by J. Pearce since 1980), and the U21 4 x 50m medley beating M. Dowel’s record by a whopping 16 seconds.

Eric Zubcic again showed his dominance in the pool, beating Dylan Muir’s 2008 record in the U17 boys breaststroke.

Year 7 student Owen Jones broke Eric’s 2014 record in the U13 boys 50m breaststroke.

McDonald was the winning house with 547 points.

Strzelecki was second, Howitt was third, and Whitelaw came in fourth.

Coordinator Angela Croatto’s novelty events were again a hit; a number of the house members participated in a 50m “chair pass”, an “under and over” race, “splash the teachers”, and costume and dance move competitions which left everyone smiling and enjoying the day.

Teacher Cass Burdett pumped out the tunes, and Jessi Hunter – along with two new female teachers Meg Aspinsall

and Ellen Sorrell – brought the teachers home to a victory against the house captains.

Congratulations to the age champions of 2018: U13 boys Owen Jones (Howitt); U13 girls Ashlynn Anthony (McDonald); U14 boys Luke Walker (McDonald); U14 girls Sophie McKenzie (Howitt); U15 boys

Blake Webb (Whitelaw); U15 girls Morgan Anthony (McDonald); U16 boys Ollie McLean (McDonald); U16 girls Maddi Smith (Strzelecki); U17 boys Eric Zubcic (Strzelecki); U17 girls Casey Walker (Whitelaw); U21 boys Nick McKenzie (Howitt); U21 girls Sara Fleming (Strzelecki).

Winners: McDonald captains Sophie Walker and Brad Monson claimed the cup and shields after their house won Korumburra Secondary College’s House Swimming Sports last Tuesday.

Race day: Byron Walker and Ollie McLean were pictured after a race event at the Korumburra Secondary College’s House Swimming Sports last Tuesday.

In the spirit: Jarvis Brown, Jarrod Stewart, Lachie Hall and Ollie McLean donned the red to support McDonald at Korumburra Secondary College’s Dressed up: Niamh Foster and Cayli Lane were In action: the race was on at Korumburra SecondHouse Swimming Sports last Tuesday. brightly dressed to support their teammates at Ko- ary College’s House rumburra Secondary College’s House Swimming Swimming Sports last Sports last Tuesday.

Tuesday.

Champions: back from left, Morgan Anthony, Casey Walker, Ollie McLean, Sophie McKenzie, Eric Zubcic, Nick McKenzie, Maddi Smith, Sara Fleming, front from left, Luke Walker, Ashlynn Anthony, Competitors: Nick McKenzie, Eben Joyce and Eric Zubcic took part in Koru- Blake Webb and Owen Jones impressed in the pool at Korumburra Secondary College’s House Swimmburra Secondary College’s House Swimming Sports last Tuesday. ming Sports last Tuesday.

Medal haul for local swimmers DURING the heatwave on the Australia Day long weekend, South Gippsland Bass (SGB) Swimming Club competed at the 2018 Victorian Country Championships at Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton.

Gold: Sophie McKenzie (centre) came first in the 13 girls 100m in breaststroke.

Left, Achievement: Joshua Wight (left) took home a silver medal in 13 boys 100m backstroke.

The dedicated coaches, Dylan, Lorri, Sarah and Brett, together with 28 swimmers and their families battled the heat and competition to achieve amazing results.

Captain Nathan Foote led by example with a haul of three gold and two silver individual medals.

Joshua Seignior smashed out one gold, three silver and two bronze medals.

Sophie McKenzie blitzed the field to win her gold medal.

Joshua Wight and Cooper Quaife received two hard earned silver medals each.

Fellow captain Lily Robinson was awesome following lengthy injury to claim silver and bronze.

Nicolette Wight won silver, Dylan Muir bronze, and three relay teams brought home one silver and two bronze, giving a total of 20 individual and three relay medals.

Overall SGB finished an impressive fifth, its best Country Championship result to date. In all, 15 swimmers made finals, and nine relay teams finished in the top eight.

The next major meet for the club will be at the Gippsland Championships in Sale on the March long weekend.

If you are interested in finding out more about the club, please contact head coach Dylan Muir on 0400 032 734.

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Beef prices low on last year Leongatha Landmark’s Terry Ginnane said many factors pointed to why beef prices are low.

“Beef has less demand on the world market right now. In New South Wales it has been very dry so there are a lot more cattle on the market than we have seen,” he said.

“One of our major abattoirs in Murray Bridge, South Australia also recently burnt down, so the killing capacity has been reduced. There are many more factors though.”

Store market prices have eased through the month with steers making $2.90 to $3.30 per kg.

Heifers are currently selling at $2.60 to $2.70 per kg while the best vealers are making at most $3 per kg.

Phelan and Henderson and Co’s Simon Henderson agreed dry conditions in NSW had had an impact.

“It has been dry up there and if we could receive some monsoonal weather it could turn a lot of sellers into buyers,” he said.

“The market is being oversupplied by more cow beef than our suppliers can handle, hence the drop in price.”

Mr Henderson said while beef prices have dropped an average of 10 percent, the annual influx of bullocks has already started at Leongatha’s

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WHILE beef prices are not what they were this time last year, local agents hope a wet autumn will change the dynamic in the oversupplied market.

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“We have gone from having about 400 bullocks yarded to about 800,” he said.

“We had a very kind December which prolonged the spring grass, so farmers have the opportunity to hold their cattle a little longer before moving them on and replacing them with suitable restocks.”

Mr Ginnane said while the extra grass was welcome, farmers had to ensure cattle did not gain excess weight.

“The higher supply of cattle currently on offer has cut back the potential for price increases and it does not look like we will see the same high levels we have had over the past two years.

There has been a big correction on the market,” he said.

Mr Henderson said prices did not live up to January 2017’s record figures, and the discrepancy between store and fat prices was making it difficult to trade.

“Store prices are currently high while fat prices are low so it is tricky. The most successful breeds constantly making $3 per kg are the prime European crosses and British bred or crossed Successful sales: from left, Brian Cantwell and Phelan and Henderson and Co’s Simon Henprime bullocks,” he said.

“Friesians and Friesian cross bullocks are cur- derson at the Victorian Livestock Exchange’s 29th annual F1 Heifer Sale on February 5. rently quite cheap, as is the cow market at the moment.”

P.J. & N.J. McNaughton Export orders have brought in some money to local farms, with offers on steers and heifers reaching up to $3.40. Unjoined Angus are faring the best with 250kg heifers going for around $1100.

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Ideal feed pad: Dumbalk dairy farmer Ian Richards uses a single shed as a feed pad for his calves during the breeding season, rather than using multiple run down sheds.

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The pad features an aisle down the centre of the shed with pens on either side for calves.

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There it will be fed milk and powdered milk mixture for several months.

The feed pad can hold up to 90 calves.

“It’s more practical and convenient because all of the calves are together,” Mr Richards said.

“Before this, we had three different sheds in difference places and we’ve found that since we’ve moved into the single shed it’s been easier to control the calves and if one gets sick, you’re there working with all of them to know.

“Having it all in one shed saves us a lot of time because we’re only working in one area, and the milk is pumped from the cattle shed beside the feed pad so we aren’t having to fill up cans and buckets all the time.”

Milk is pumped straight into the troughs.

“Having the milk pumped into the troughs makes it easier to control how much we’re feeding the calves,” he said.

Mr Richards said the feed pad is a healthier environment for the calves, and makes it easier to feed and maintain them.

“It is also more pleasant to work in rather than working in the old sheds we used to have,” Mr Richards said.

The roof of the shed is made from plastic and shade cloth. The roof is set up like a hot house to keeps calves warm during winter.

Mr Richards said the calves are bred as replacements for his dairy herd.

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Fish Creek winemaker Tony Conabere of vineyard Basia Mille said while he does not export his bottled grapes, the demand for his product continues to rise steadily.

“We have been very pleased with the quality of wine we have been producing and we are happy with how well they have been received,” he said.

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Popular wine: Geraldine and Tony Conabere of Fish Creek vineyard Basia Mille, have welcomed the rise in demand for their quality South Gippsland wine.

and America, however the quality of wine made onshore is becoming more competitive and recognised internationally.

“We have some brilliant young winemakers in this country; we have some wonderful players in Gippsland too. Bass Phillip is made in our region and competes on the wine market,” he said.

“It is such a good thing for our area. South Gippsland makes some of the best wines in Australia.”

Mr Conabere said wine is becoming more widely recognised as an Australian drink, giving iconic beer labels a run for their money.

“Wine is a remarkable product in that it appreciates in value. There are genuine connoisseurs in this country now.

In old wine countries it is far more common for people to measure themselves on the quality of the cellar they present to their guests. It is a yardstick for themselves as fine entertainers,” he said.

“The Australian image has long been beer and meat pies, but that is being challenged by fine dining and delightful wines.”

Wine Victoria chair Angie Bradbury said while the local industry has struggled with weather conditions affecting vines in past years, current figures are looking favourable.

“The business of wine is thriving in Victoria,” she said.

“The industry has gone through some difficult times in recent years, but all the signs show that we are well on the way to blowing the bad times out of the water.”

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Hot demand for Angus beef

By Tayla Kershaw PREMIUM Angus beef cattle is still in high demand following an excellent season.

Luke Buchanan – manager at Merlewood Angus stud in Mirboo North – attributed some of the season’s success to the extra rainfall in December and January.

“I think there is still a massive demand. Angus beef has its foot in doors thanks to franchises like Hungry Jacks and McDonalds,” he said.

“We’ve had a funny spring/summer season. We had a dry winter, but the constant rain for three or four weeks gave us an additional 15 to 20mm which kept us ticking along. It made a huge difference and

we really capitalised on it.”

Mr Buchanan said Angus cattle remain popular locally due to their adaptability. Angus cattle are suitable for South Gippsland conditions, and are easy to handle.

“They are easy going cattle and generally have a good temperament. It’s a credit to the top breeders,” he said.

Mr Buchanan reported an excellent season for the Mirboo North stud.

“We are happy with how things have progressed compared to last year,” he said.

“It was great to see a big turnout at our Beef Week open day.

There was a lot of interest. The market has also been fantastic. Premium animals are getting premium prices.”

Mr Buchanan said market prices had dipped recently, but were

holding steady.

The Beef Week open day was a viewing day at Merlewood. A sale will be held March 23.

“We will be looking to get a good response at the sale. For the season ahead, we’d like to see more rain. Having said that, we don’t want it to be a cold winter,” he said.

“We have 220 calves on the ground at the moment, so we will be bringing them through. We are seeing some excellent bloodlines coming through, which will be really exciting when it comes to weaning. These calves were born in mid August and it has been great to see our hard work paying off. They haven’t stopped growing.”

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Above: Having a look: from left, Inverloch’s Gary McAinch, Nerrena’s Peter O’Loughlin and Hico Korumburra’s Tim King were out at Merlewood Angus stud at Mirboo North during Beef Week on February 4.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, February 13, 2018 - PAGE 43

FEBRUARYFARMING

FRESH FARM IDEAS- 2018

Golden garlic reaps rewards

By Tom Hertig AFTER four years of operation, the Mirboo Farm seems to have found the winning recipe, a local and pesticidefree product that is attracting more and more fans.

Gourmet garlic: award winning winnin garlic grower Kirsten Jones with some of her delectable Italian Late garlic on site at Mir Mirboo Farm.

Here the chickens roam freely around the house and rub shoulders with the cows further away, grazing in the sun.

Under the porch, the garlic, still full of earth, dries slowly, aligned on long tables.

Taking centre stage, the farm owner Kirsten Jones is very proud of this year’s harvest.

“I’m preparing for the upcoming competitions. We are going to introduce four varieties of garlic without pesticides or herbicides this year; two years ago we only had two. I am rather confident!” she said.

Mirboo Farm garlic is among the best in the country. In February 2016, Mrs Jones entered their garlic in the Australian Food Awards and wowed the judges with their Rojo de Castro and Spanish Roja garlic varieties. Both won a gold medal.

“The month of February 2016 was very important for us in terms of marketing. It was a spotlight on our farm and the good products that are grown here,” Mrs Jones said.

“But the most important thing for me is that these medals really give me confidence in myself and in my endeavours.

“The job of farmer is really not easy every day; I told myself that I had not gone through these trials for nothing. ’’ Farming for most brings highs and lows, and after a highly productive 2016 that brought great success for Mirboo Farm, then came a challenging year with a very wet spring.

This and the low temperatures did not help the garlic to develop properly, and resulted in a lean harvest and second quality garlic, a real blow to this business striving for quality products.

“It was a very bad season for me; I began to doubt my management skills. As this year’s February competition approached, the organisers sent us messages of support. It reminded me that I was not alone,” Mrs Jones said.

After this difficult year, the Joneses set new challenges, and are hoping for success again this year with a bumper harvest and growing demand for their quality garlic.

Along with her husband David, Mrs Jones helped establish the inaugural Meeniyan Garlic Festival in 2017 and that festival will be held again this weekend. See the Meeniyan Garlic Festival feature on pages 18 and 19.

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Farming Insight

Digging deep into soil health AGRICULTURE Victoria staff have conducted more than 270 soil tests on farms across South and West Gippsland and Mornington Peninsula as part of the Grazfert program.

Grazfert looks at the health and vitality of the soil and helps farmers develop a plan for ensuring their properties are healthy and productive into the future.

The program has been run over the past 18 months, working closely with the Western Port Catchment Landcare Network, Bass Coast Landcare Network and West Gippsland Catchment

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Management Authority Landcare groups, with funding from Agriculture Victoria and the Commonwealth’s National Landcare program.

After completing soil tests, the next stage of the program will take farmers through the results of their soil tests at workshops in the Latrobe Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Tarago and Corner Inlet during February and March.

Agriculture Victoria livestock extension officer Fiona Baker said Grazfert provides farmers with the knowledge and resources to assess their soil fertility and have their farms mapped and zoned.

Participants gain knowledge around soil pH, micronutrients and acidity issues facing their farms, through discussions about the results of their soil tests.

“Over the two workshops, we work with participants to develop a farm nutrient budget and nutrient management plans,” Ms Baker said.

“Knowing about your soil health and having a plan in place to manage it can minimise nutrients entering water catchments and impacting water quality.”

This is the first time the Grazfert program has been run in Victoria, and it will soon be extended to other parts of the state.

For further information, including upcoming courses, please contact Ms Baker on 5624 2234 or Soil insight: Agriculture Victoria livestock extension officer Fiona Baker studies a soil sample taken as part of the Grazfert program. email fiona.baker@ecodev.vic.gov.au

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With the recent stretch of hot weather, poisoning due to blue green algae is a possibility.

Usually blue green algae poisoning is seen in late summer and early autumn.

Toxic blue-green algal blooms have the potential to kill large numbers of stock in a very short period of time.

Blue-green algal blooms typically appear as surface scum that looks like a suspension of green paint, or curdled green milk. However, the colour may range from pale green to dark brown.

Often an ‘earthy’ smell will accompany a bluegreen algal bloom.

In comparison, other algal blooms may look like green mats, can be pulled from the dam in long strings, and typically, have no smell.

Deaths occur when stock drink the toxins produced by the blue-green algae, usually from where they are concentrated on the down-wind side of a water supply to form a dense, surface scum.

Animals that have consumed blue-green algal

toxin will appear ill very rapidly. They will develop a staggery gait, collapse, and then begin to convulse and die – typically within 24 hours.

Those that do not die immediately usually suffer severe liver damage. This may lead to the development of jaundice (the ‘yellows’) or severe photosensitisation over the next few days.

Those that recover from these ailments will suffer from chronic ill-thrift.

Unfortunately there is no treatment for affected animals.

Blue-green algal poisoning should be suspected when animals are found dead and dying after access to an algal contaminated water source. Dead animals may have their mouths, nose, feet and legs stained green by algae.

Laboratory testing of the water supply for the presence of blue-green algae, and a post-mortem examination of dead or sick animals by a veterinarian will confirm blue-green algal poisoning.

Therefore, it is essential stock water supplies are checked daily for blooms, as this remains the most effective way of preventing stock deaths.

If a suspicious bloom is noticed, stock should be removed from the contaminated water source as quickly as possible, and an accurate identification of algae should be sought.

A northern processor rejoined the usual buying group in a cheaper market. Quality remained mixed with a better selection of prime cattle in most categories and secondary and plainer lots scattered throughout.

Most trade cattle sold firm with the yearling steers a little easier. Grown steers eased 2c while the bullocks eased 4c to 8c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers sold firm. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers eased 10c with the crossbred portion back 6c/kg. Heavy cows eased 6c to 10c while lighter grades eased 2c to 5c/kg.

Heavy bulls sold 10c cheaper with lighter mostly dairy lots easing 20c/kg.

Vealers suited to butchers sold from 275c to 304c/ kg. Yearling trade steers made between 266c and 279c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 247c and 268c/kg.

Grown steers made from 252c to 271c/kg. Bullocks

sold from 253c to 268c/kg. Heavy grown heifers showing good finish made between 242c and 255c after a top of 270c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 202c and 215c with the crossbred portion between 223c and 260c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows made from 140c to 192c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold from 178c to 222c/kg. The better shaped heavy weight bulls made between 200c and 248c with the dairy lots between 186c and 226c/kg. Lighter weight dairy bulls sold between 150c and 197c/kg.

The next sale draw - February 14 & 15: 1. Rodwells, 2. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 3. SEJ, 4. Landmark, 5. Alex Scott & Staff, 6. Elders.

Sheep Sale Wednesday, February 21 at 12pm.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, February 7 BULLOCKS 1 J.B., M.E., C.J. & J.M. Moscript Leongatha South 15 M.L. Ferguson, Bunyip 1 Stephen Ryan, Mirboo 14 A.B. Ware, Wonthaggi 5 W. & M. Rose, Valencia Creek 12 A. Nardino, Yinnar 10 C. Strong, Krowera STEERS 1 T. Vening

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380.0kg 365.0kg 365.0kg 325.0kg 475.0kg

296.2 290.2 288.6 276.6 272.0

HEIFERS 1 T. Vening 1 Formbuild P/L, Phillip Island 1 M. White, Mirboo North 1 K. & M. Fisher, Tarwin Lower 4 M. & C. Stone, Stony Creek 1 Black Partners

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304.2 $1140.75 298.2 $924.42 295.0 $885.00 290.6 $1089.75 288.6 $970.42 285.6 $771.12

COWS 1 D. & H. Bassed, Waratah North 11 R. Wight & Sons, Woodside 2 K. & W. Marshall, Glengarry 1 E.J. & A. Opray, Dumbalk 1 Quion Hill Part., Phillip Island 1 M.R. Hayman Fmly Tr, Woodside

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1120.0kg 945.0kg 935.0kg 1030.0kg 1095.0kg 505.0kg

247.6 245.0 241.6 238.2 233.2 228.6

$2773.12 $2315.25 $2258.96 $2553.54 $2553.54 $1154.43

BULLS 1 R. Wight & Sons, Woodside 1 M. & N. Bracecamp, Berrys Ck 1 A. & D. Rowe, Phillip Island 1 G. & B. Pocklington, Dumbalk 1 G. Belcher, Woodside 1 Black Partners

$1125.56 $1059.23 $1053.39 $898.95 $1292.00

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Farming Insight Harvest picnic a tradition AS is tradition at Cervus Equipment Leongatha South, the annual harvest picnic was held on site on a warm evening last Friday, February 9.

Manager Joe Messina said it was an opportunity to take stock and thank contractors, farmers and staff for all their support during the last hay and silage season.

Some 80 people were in attendance for drinks

and food supplied by Brent Sinclair Catering.

Mr Messina said the season had been a good one with trading conditions satisfying. He has spent the last few months visiting farmers and introducing himself and the company’s services.

Also introduced was new salesman Nathan Day, who has an extensive agricultural background, having worked in the United Kingdom, France and Australia.

Talking business: discussing the hay and silage season that was were, from left, Rabbit Lustgraaf, Shaun O’Hara and Ben Thorson from Cervus Equipment and farmer Ric Oldham of Archies Creek.

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Family outing: Cervus Equipment Leongatha South manager, Joe Messina, is pictured with family members, wife Sam, son, Banjo, 4, and daughter Summer, 1, at last Friday’s harvest picnic. Banjo took a liking to one of the John Deere tractors on display.

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CLEARING SALE CLEARING SALE A/C: T & B MCDEVITT SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24, 10.30AM 2634 STRZELECKI HWY MIRBOO NTH Ford 3000 tractor, Massey Ferguson 135 (steering box repair), 125 Inter Baler, Vicon Acrobat Rake, Vicon Disc Mower, 1000Ltr Water tank plus hose Honda motor, Water tank on wheels with Honda motor, Honda 4 wheeler Fourtrax 420 FA with rollover bar 1182kms and super spreader, MDC Camper Trailer with battery, Harrows, Carry-all, Spike, Grader Blade, lifter, hay trailer, 8x5 trailer with stock crate, Slasher, Sheep Handler, Elevator/loader, lot of iron, tools & shovels, chainsaw, 4x filing cabinets 4 drawers, water sport gear & paddle boards, furniture, feed bins (tonne pellets), drenching gear, drench & penicillin, 200 x small square hay bales, 30 x large round hay bales (both lots shedded), fridges x 2, work bench, table & chairs, gates, timber, carpet, brewing gear beer/wine, bath, chairs, whipper snipper, bale feeders x 2, pellet feeders x 2, troughs, golf clubs, camping gear, pipes, wire, wire netting, steel posts, treated pine posts, bricks, electric fence posts, electric fence unit & portable unit also, poly pipe, battery operated shearing handpiece, electric prodders, post hole digger x 4 augers, 3 vices, dryer, pool table, glass sliding door, TV, petrol engine, old finger mowers & blades, Mazda 2,

Outside Vendors Welcome Terms: Cash or Cheque on day of sale, Photo ID, number system; GST where applicable Light luncheon available

ON SITE 295 GURDIES ST HELLIERS RD, THE GURDIES, VIA GRANTVILLE

SUNDAY FEB 25, 2018 AT 10AM

FARM MACHINERY, HORSE FLOAT, TOOLS, CATERING EQUIPMENT, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FIREWOOD, BUILDING TOOLS, SUNDRY ITEMS, Farm Machinery and tools: Double horse float excell condition, Quad bike “CFMOTO” CF500 (1,300kms), Spray unit 55 lit. fits quad bike, “Toro” 50” Zero turn mower, chain saw “Stihl” Magnum 1 y.o. 20” bar, “Stihl” 14”bar chain saw, Self propelled “Gardenline”Mower, Fencing equipment inc. Stihl post hole digger,Berends Harrows.

Building tools: Angle grinders & Makita circular saw, Electric tools, 7 KVA “Honda” generator, 1 KVA generator, Jack Hammer, Coil nailer & gas nailer, Tool box x 2, 10'x 6' tandem trailer,Air compressor, pressure cleaner.

Household items & Sundry items: Assorted English fine bone china, standard lights, dressing table, tall boy, Kitchen hutch, Table tennis table, 2 x outdoor settings, 3 pc lounge suite, coffee table, desk, timber table & 8 chairs, wood box, crystal cabinet, timber hall stand, ornaments, Noritake “Blue Hills” 6 place setting, chest of drawers,Westinghouse freezer, upright 360 litre & GVA Beer fridge/freezer “Stihl” whipper snipper, 3 push bikes, Ex demo Canadian “Osburn” wood heater & flue kit, Horse gear, Jump starter, Camping gear inc. 2 x ice “Techni Ice” boxes, Camping table. Fire wood cut & split 30 cubic m x 4 lots plus many sundry items.

Catering and kitchen items: French wine barrels, Commercial Samsung 10 kg washer/drier, Asko 7 kg washer/drier,“Washtec” commercial under bench dishwasher, SS bench 1800L x 700W x 900H, Bainmaree SS x 2, Fisher & Paykel freezer upright 300 litre + fridge/freezer 350l/150l,“Unique” charcoal (30 boxes), food processor.

Card, cash or cheque on day.

Drivers Licence/photo ID required for registration.

LEWIS STONE REAL ESTATE

Landmark Leongatha 5662 2291 Brian McCormack 0407 931 735

Lewis Stone Real Estate, 6 B Ramsey Boulevard, Inverloch 5671 1212 0407 505 141

A/C MCGAURAN PASTORAL, NAMBROK (LANDMARK) 120 Hereford steer weaners 60 Hereford heifer weaners 11-12 months, by Newcomen bulls, yard weaned, 2 x 7 in 1, beef only, grass fed.

A/C D M PHELAN, BILLY CREEK STN, STACEY'S BRIDGE (PHC) 60 Hereford steers 14-16 months 60 Hereford steer weaners 8-11 months 20 Hereford heifers 14-16 months 40 Hereford heifers 7-10months All weaned & dehorned by Karoonda & Warringa bulls A/C P&N&D&M MOORE YARRAM (PHC) 95 Angus & Ang/Hfd x steers, 9-11 months weaned drenched dectomax vac 5in1& arrest January by Yancowinna, Lawson & Innesdale bulls & Warringa hfds, top calves.

A/C D & B KALLADY GELLIONDALE (PHC) 50 Angus steer weaners, 10-11 months 40 Angus heifers, 9-10 months weaned drenched, 7 in 1, Jan

By Lawson & Yancowinna bulls A/C THE RIDGE PASTORAL, ROSEDALE ‘EU ACCREDITED’ (LANDMARK) 45 Hereford & BB steers, 45 Hereford & BB heifers Injemira,Allendale,Te Mania & Landfall blood.Yard weaned, cell grazed A/C G&L SIMMONS WOODSIDE (PHC) 50 Hereford steers, 8-11 months dehorned 30 Hereford heifers, 8- 10 months dehorned Weaned Jan drenched vac 5in1, B12 & colbalt, cydecten, by Karoonda bulls A/C D & D FAIRBROTHER ‘KINGS FLAT’ TARWIN (LANDMARK) 75 Polled Hereford steers, 16-17 months, mt difficult & warrensville blood. 5 in 1, drenched, yard weaned, very quiet.

A/C A & C O'MARA, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 50 Angus steers, 10-11 months 20 Angus heifers, 10 months Te Mania blood, yard weaned, 2 x 5 in 1, drenched & easy dose fly treatment.Very quiet.

A/C KATELEA PASTORAL, BASS (PHC) 40 Angus steers 10-12 mths, weaned, banquet bld 20 angus heifers 10-12 mths, weaned, banquet bld A/C SL & LM HARRISON GIFFARD WEST (PHC) 60 Charolais/Angus x mixed sex weaners 10-11 months weaned by stud bulls A/C COPPERLEAF PTY LTD, SAN REMO (RODWELLS) 55 Angus weaners 15 months A/C D&K BELCHER ‘WONGA PARK’ WOODSIDE (PHC) 40 Hereford steers, 9-11 months 15 Hereford heifers, 9-10 months Dehorned, weaned January drenched & vac 5 in 1 & pinkeye vac by Karoonda & Mawarra bulls.Very quiet.

A/C STUART INVESTMENTS, STACEY'S BRIDGE (PHC) 35 Hereford steers, 7-11 months dehorned drenched 5 in 1 vac 15 hereford heifer, 7-10 months dehorned drenched 5 in 1 vac Weaned Jan eu accred. By Karoonda bulls A/C G & K ROBERTS BINGINWARRI (PHC) 0429 050 349

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50 Angus & B/B weaners, 9-11months by Yancowinna bulls A/C R WIGHT SONS, WOODSIDE (ELDERS) 40 Angus steers 10-11 months, Innisdale blood 10 Hereford steersm 10- 11 months, Kroonda blood All calves 2x5 in 1, drenched & weaned A/C NALAJULE P/L, MARDAN (LANDMARK) 50 Angus heifers, 16-17 months, Leawood blood, yard weaned, very quiet A/C L & L CHOWN, TRIDA (SEJ) 40 Angus heifers, 15-16 months unjoined 10 Angus heifers, 2 ½ years with calves at foot.

A/C TELEGRAPH PASTORAL CO HEDLEY (PHC) 40 Ang & hfd & Ang/Hfd x weaners, 9-11 months weaned drenched & vac 5 in1 jan A/C F & H COLACIELLO, TYERS (LANDMARK) 26 Angus steers, 10-11 months 12 Angus heifers, 10-11 months weaned, drenched cydectin Jan 15, by Lawson bulls.

2 x 7 in 1 A/C M & J CHATFIELD, TOORA (PHC) 14 Poll Hereford steers, 14-15 months,Tarwin bld 14 Poll Hereford steers, 10-12 months,Tarwin bld 7 Poll Hereford heifers, 12-14 months,Tarwin bld all very quiet A/C EH, MM& BD WALPOLE WOODSIDE (ELDERS) 30 Poll Hereford steers, 9-10 months, 2 x 5in1 drenched & weaned A/C GLENGARRY PLANT FARM (LANDMARK) 20 Angus steers, 8-9 months 10 Angus heifers, 8-9 months Pure Leawood blood A/C DJ & KM KUCH. DARRIMAN. ‘EU ACCREDITED’ (LANDMARK) 27 Angus heifers, 16 months, Banquet-Rennylea blood, A/C D & H CAMPBELL, MARDAN (LANDMARK) 26 Angus steers, 16-17 months A/C RJ & EF FOAT (PHC) 25 Poll Hereford weaners m/sexes 9-11 months weaned Dec, by Tarwin Poll blood A/C DOUG ANDERSON JACK RIVER VALLEY (PHC) 20 Poll Hfd mixed sexes weaners A/C C FORD, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 18 Angus steers, 10 months, yard weaned, 2 x 5 in 1, Innisdale blood.

A/C P WAITE, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 15 Angus steers, rising 2 year old A/C N BOND, MORWELL (LANDMARK) 15 Angus steers, 18-20 months, Latrobe Park Angus blood.

A/C K NICKLAN, ERICA (ELDERS) 15 Angus steers, 8-10 months A/C B WHELAN, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 15 Hereford steers, 8-10 months, very quiet. 2 x 5 in 1, drenched.

A/C D&E LOWE STACEY'S BRIDGE (PHC) 15 Hereford weaners, 8-10 months m/sexes dehorned Mawarra & Karoonda bld drenched & 5 in 1 vac A/C K & L HOLMES, BOOLARRA (LANDMARK) 12 Hereford steers, 15-16 months, Mawarra blood.

A/C BREEDER (LANDMARK) 12 Angus heifers, 16-17 months.

A/C D & W FARMER – GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 8 Red Angus/angus x steers, 16-18 months, A/C RS&JM SMITH, TARRAVILLE, HERD REDUCTION (ELDERS) 14 Angus cows , 2nd & 3rd calvers, PTIC to start calving 4th week of Feb for 8 weeks , pure Innisdale blood 5662 4033

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SCHOOL CHAPLAIN (2- 2.5 days per week)

Fish Creek & District Primary School is looking for people to join our team in the following roles:

Cleaner

Start date 16th April 2018 12.5 hours a week to clean the school on a nightly basis.

4 weeks annual leave

Leongatha Primary School is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified people to work within the welfare structures of the school, providing pastoral care and well-being support under the National Schools Chaplaincy Program.

Interested persons should contact Garry Tobeck from ACCESS ministries on 0459 094 337 for position details, qualification requirements, and application pack.

Administration Assistant

1 day per week Applicant must be able to work on Fridays Office administration experience preferred For further information on either position please contact the School on 5683 2271 Please forward resumés to fish.creek.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Applications close on Tuesday 27th February

Parts Interpreter Leongatha The CLAAS Harvest Centre network is a leading provider of agricultural machinery throughout New Zealand and Australia and enjoys brand partnerships spanning more than 40 years with premium manufacturers including CLAAS, AMAZONE and Seed Hawk.

Due to an internal promotion we now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Parts Interpreter to join our Leongatha based team.

The successful candidate will support the team with all daily parts activity including stock ordering, receipt of stock, picking and packing freight, stock taking and security and warehouse maintenance.

PART TIME RECEPTION STAFF Leongatha Healthcare is looking for exceptional part-time and casual reception staff to join our team. Only those with a genuine desire and ability to work in a busy healthcare environment should apply.

Position pre-requisites: • Proven customer service skills • Excellent telephone manner • Team player • Availability over span of clinic hours Monday-Saturday Please forward your current resumé with a short covering letter motivating your interest to: The Practice Manager Private Bag 10 LEONGATHA 3953 Or email to: jrobb@leongathamedical.com.au Applications close: Thursday 22nd February, 2018

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Mechanical aptitude and experience ?

Excellent customer service & communication skills; ?

Accuracy and attention to detail; ?

The ability to work well within a team and ? independently; and Passion for farming ?

This is an excellent career opportunity for the right person. CLAAS Harvest Centres offer ongoing training and development opportunities and competitive experienced-based remuneration packages.

Our employees enjoy excellent working conditions in a supportive and friendly team environment.

Please forward your application in confidence to: growwithus@claashc.com.au applications close Tuesday, February 27.

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Start a career with The Star as a

CADET JOURNALIST Motor Vehicle Technician An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified Technician to join Leongatha Motors. You will be a self-motivated individual with the ability and desire to learn new skills working in an exciting team orientated environment.

As a Technician you will be required to carry out servicing and mechanical duties; identify and rectify faults in vehicle stability, balancing, repairs and general servicing as directed, to a standard that enhances the Company, its products and services.

The successful candidate will require: • Qualifications as a Motor Mechanic.

• Ability to take direction and be part of a larger team.

• High standards in customer service and customer care.

• Capacity to problem solve issues and find suitable resolutions • Excellent work ethic and ability to strive for goals • Current driver’s licence • Ability to work unsupervised For further information, please contact Andrew McMahon on 0408 748 251 or Russell Hemming 0419 482 608, alternatively please forward your cover letter and resumé including two professional referees in confidence to: andrewmcmahon@gmg.net.au Russell.Hemming@leongathamotors.com.au Leongatha Motors is an equal opportunity employer Applications close Tuesday, March 6 LMCT: 10285 & LMCT:11276

You will be paid on the job as you train with us for a cadetship.

This is a great opportunity to begin your career and work and live in South Gippsland.

An interest in being part of a vibrant community would be an advantage.

The position will commence immediately.

All enquiries can be directed to: Helen Bowering, manager on 5662 2294.

Resumés to: helen@thestar.com.au

by Friday, February 23.

The Star will contact only those applicants required for an interview

Marty’s successful hospitality journey MEENIYAN’S Marty Thomas has made a huge impact on the small county down since opening Moo’s at Meeniyan nine years ago.

Mr Thomas’s journey started in Melbourne when originally, his dream was to become a chef.

“I wanted to become a chef because my mum was one, but then I decided I wanted to be around people more and socialise with guests rather than the be in a kitchen,” he said.

He studied Hotel Management at William Angliss Institute at age 18 and from there decided he preferred small businesses whilst working in restaurants and bars.

Mr Thomas ran a nightclub in London for a few years and the came back to Melbourne for the cafe scene.

He was in Mornington Peninsula running vineyards for a little while before making the move to Meeniyan to start his venture with Moo’s.

Mr Thomas’s role involves running duties, customer service, making coffee, ordering stock, training staff and menu planning, to name a few.

“It’s a very rewarding job but it’s hard work and the hours are unsocial,” he said.

“My main passion for owning a restaurant is to train young locals. My restaurant is a training ground for locals to learn communication skills.”

Successful man: owner of Moo’s at Meeniyan Marty Thomas has been in the hospitality industry for more than 30 years. Nine years ago he settled in Meeniyan to start his own restaurant.

BUSINESS SERVICES ACCOUNTANT For established practice in Foster, South Gippsland We are seeking an ambitious qualified or near CA/CPA with at least 2-5 years hands on experience in public practice.

Duties will include: • Preparation of financial statements.

• All types of Income Tax returns.

• BAS, IAS and GST compliance.

• Competence with Handisoft desktop and various Cloud based applications.

• Tax planning and Business advisory.

• Assist in transition to Paperless and Cloud.

Salary negotiable with level of experience, support for completion of studies and partnership potential in the future for the right person.

Your application and resume can be emailed to admin@apbsv.com.au

DELIVERY DRIVER Capeview Building Products are a leading manufacturer operating from a large facility in Wonthaggi.

We are looking for a fulltime truck driver to deliver kitchen cabinets.

The successful applicant will have the following attributes/skill set.

• Physically fit and well co-ordinated • Strong work ethics • Reliable • Ability to work unsupervised The candidate must have a current and valid light truck driver’s licence and Construction Industry Induction Card.

Applications must be in writing and include a cover letter and CV and sent attention to: Peter Sheerin PO Box 115, Wonthaggi 3995 Or Email: peter.sheerin@cv-bp.com.au Closing date Friday 23rd February 2018

Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator Full Time Negotiable Family-friendly | Flexible Workplace South Gippsland Water is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and feel valued and supported.

Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.

• Are you passionate about enabling a strong, contemporary safety culture?

• Do you enjoy collaborating with others to find practical safety solutions that work?

• Do you have a demonstrated track-record in delivering a robust safety and environment management system?

Located in idyllic Foster, with beautiful beaches and National Parks on the doorstep, you will have the best of the South Gippsland and Bass Coast region close by.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit www.sgwater.com.au for a copy of the Position Description and information on how to apply.

For enquiries about the role contact Peter Winterburn on 03 5682 0459.

For general employment enquiries contact People and Culture on 03 5682 0471.

Applications close Monday 26 February 2018 at 9:00am.

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CASUAL MOTEL HOUSEKEEPERS

Education Psychologist/Counsellor – 0.6 FTE Fixed term (maternity leave – terms 2, 3, 4) teaching position Science and Mathematics – Y7-10 – 0.8 FTE All Staff must demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school. Mary MacKillop College is a Child-Safe school.

Please contact the Principal’s Personal Assistant, Carly Kitchingman ckitchingman@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au.

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 28 February 2017

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GATHA ROCK

MARINE LICENCE COURSE

MOWERS

COWES

We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenfield, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149.

Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models.

Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories.

We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

Housekeeper/Cleaner required for regular weekday morning motel housekeeping work.

Shift availability will vary depending on motel occupancy but can be expected to range from 6 to 15 hours per week (with more hours required occasionally). Shift duration can vary from 2 to 5 hours, with shifts arranged the night prior

by SMS. Motel, caravan park or holiday home cleaning experience preferred. No “cash in hand” payments.

Must be reliable, injury-free and energetic to cope with the physical demands of the job.

Applicants should be prepared to undergo a Police Check and have verifiable references.

Please phone Leongatha Motel on 5662 2375

Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health

Rock ’n’ Roll DANCE LESSONS LEONGATHA DAKERS CENTRE Thursday nights 7.30pm start No partner necessary Enq: John & Judy 0418 586 324 New classes starting February 15 Cost $7

Vic. Boat Licence with Jetski endorsement

Wednesday, February 21 6pm - 10pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Bob: 0417 524 005 Approved TSV course www.abcboating.com ABN 43080057923

Email your adverts to The Star ads@thestar.com.au

Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following positions:

ACSAG has the following position available, reporting to the Facility Manager at Strzelecki House Aged Care Facility:

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

Registered Nurse Grade 2 Sub-Acute Ward

Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714

Permanent Part-Time (0.9 EFT)

Ph: 5662 2028

School Focused Youth Services Coordinator

REGISTERED NURSES & ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSES To work on a Casual basis – various shifts available!

Successful applicants will possess: • A passion for, and previous experience in an Aged Care environment • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Experience with ACFI and accreditation requirements • An active AHPRA registration followed by sufficient experience with a passion for Dementia Care

Full-Time Position - Job Share considered Leave Replacement to 30 June 2018 (Possible extension) For full position details and how to apply please visit our website on: www.basscoasthealth.org.au Bass Coast Health is a Smoke Free organisation

TARWIN LOWER CEMETERY TRUST

www.marriottsmpe.com.au

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175.

The Tarwin Lower Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in becoming honorary trust members. Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment to ensure that the trust’s membership accurately reflects the composition of the community it serves.

HAY, small squares, new season’s, shedded, no weeds, $8 each; 164 5x4 rounds, $77 each inc GST. Mardan 56641320, 0428-999691.

Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years and are responsible to the Minister for Health for the proper and efficient management of the public cemeteries under the control of the trust, including the provision of future cemeteries services and the preservation of local history.

Applications to: Alison Snell – mirboonorthfm@acsagroup.com.au 27 Giles Street, Mirboo North VIC 3871 *All applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in Australia and a valid National Police check* Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted

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ROLLER DOOR 3m x 2.6m, manor red, good condition, $200. Ph: 0419-399347.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200 x 50 x2.4 $12.10 each, 200 x 75 x 2.4 $16.75 each, 200 x 75 x3.0 $ 20.90 each.

Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662.

Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services provides free governance training to all trust members.

Current and previous cemetery trust members may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process.

Do you have an experience of or support someone with cancer?

GRICS is currently seeking interested people to share their story with local community and cancer support groups.

If interested contact: Linda Burton (03) 5128 0137 or email gricswebsite@lrh.com.au www.grics.com.au

Department of Education and Training Salary Range: $77,955 - $91,915 Ongoing Position to commence 16 April 2018 South Eastern Victoria Region

To register your interest please contact the Tarwin Lower Cemetery Trust by telephoning the Secretary on 5663 5256 within two weeks of the date of this advertisement.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the composition of the Victorian community. This includes appropriate representation of women, regional Victorians, Aboriginal people, young Victorians, Victoria’s culturally diverse community, the LGBTI community and Victorians with a disability.

KORUMBURRA WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM Interruptions To Water Supply 12th February – 6th April 2018 South Gippsland Water is commencing an “air scouring” water mains cleaning program, on the Korumburra Water Supply System as part of water quality maintenance works for the area. Customers in Korumburra will be periodically impacted.

Who will it affect & for how long?

The program will take approximately 6-8 weeks to complete. To reduce inconvenience to customers, some works will be undertaken at night between 11pm – 5am and on Saturdays between 9.30am and 3.30pm.

What should I do when my water supply is interrupted?

VCAT exemption # A195/2009

A notice of interruption will be delivered to individual properties, giving a minimum of 5 days’ notice to businesses and 3 days’ notice to residential customers.

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The work will take place between 9.30am and 3.30pm on week days. Customers are advised to store water for their daily needs. When notified that the cleaning process will affect their property, customers should avoid using water, including all water appliances (i.e. washing machines, dishwashers & toilet cisterns).

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What is “air scouring”?

Air scouring is a very effective means of removing mineral deposits or sediments from within the low lying sections of pipe lines. Air and water are brought together under pressure to form pulses or “slugs” which provide a strong scouring action – this ‘wave’ effect is far stronger than would be expected from the ordinary combination of air and water under pressure.

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We envisage that this interruption to your water supply will cause only minimal inconvenience. However, should you wish to discuss this further, contact our Customer Service Team on 1300 851 636.

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More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www2.health.vic. gov.au/public-health/cemeteries-and-crematoria/ cemetery-trust-appointments/class-b-cemetery-trustappointments

STEEL, used, 310ub, 11m long, x 6, $500 each. Ph: 0408-593748.

livestock BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

OLD PORT POULTRY FARM Delivering 18 wk old Isa Brown laying hens to your area on Sunday, February 18, $21 each. Ph: 0438832535.

meetings SOUTH GIPPSLAND FIELD & GAME

AGM

Tuesday, March 6 7.30pm Meeting Room LEONGATHA RSL

thanks BIG thank you to person who handed in lost keys to IGA. Your thoughtfulness was really greatly appreciated.

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

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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 LAMP STAND. Timber. Without shade. $30. Ph. 0407 444 051.

SONY PLAY STATION PS4 CAMERA. $50. Ph. 0438 891 279.

FOOTBALL BOOTS. Boys size US 7. Asic. Very good condition. Plus 4 pairs of football shorts. Size small. $50 the lot. Ph. 0438 891 279.

PIANO IRON FRAME. Thalberg. Will need a tune. Pick up only. $20 ono. Ph. 0427 625 588.

TABLE LAMPS. x2. Art deco style. Matching. $40 for both. Ph. 0418 727 616.

HIGH CHAIR. Very little use. Very good condition. $20.

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SCHOOL DESK. Large. Wooden with file and drawer. $50. Ph. 0439 624 233.

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DOUBLE BED DOONA. Duck feather and down. Plus cover and pillow cases. $50. Ph. 5662 5643.

SMARTPHONE. Nokia Lumia. $50. 2 years old. Ph. 0427 657 857.

SHOWER STOOLS. 1x Solid vinyl seat & adjustable height. $15. 1x Plastic woven seat & fixed height. $10.

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SLIDING DOOR SHOWER SCREEN. Good condition. $10. Ph. 0418 210 949.

QUEEN BED & MATTRESS. Black iron and timber. $30. Must be gone by Friday. Ph. 0417 349 101.

GENTLEMAN’S WARDROBE. 1940s era. Good condition. $50. Ph. 5668 6220.

DRESSING TABLE. 1940s era. large mirror. 2 big drawers. $50. Ph. 5668 6220.

SINGLE BED MATTRESSES. x2. Good condition. $5 for both. ph. 0413 806 914.

HORSE RIDING HELMET. New. Dublin Silverline.

Black & grey. 58cm. Carry bag included. $50. Ph. 0447 677 441.

FLOOR RUG. Beautiful woven cream, pink & blue.

New Zealand pure wool. 1.3mx1.6m. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0448 860 292.

SEA GRASS CHAIR. Large. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0448 860 292.

ROCKER RECLINER. Jason. Tan/Brown vinyl. 70s style.

Good condition. $40. Ph. 0400 556 106.

HANDBAG. Leather. Black with tangerine & beige trim. Size 30x35cm. Never used. $45. Ph. 5662 3556.

GOLF SET. Ladies. Complete. Graphite shafts. Hardly used. $50. Ph. 5662 3556.

3 BURNER BARBECUE. Good order. $50. Ph. 5664 2383.

SINGLE BED AND MATTRESS. Good condition. $30.

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BINOCULARS. Pentax 10x50. Hard carry case.

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2 HOLDEN BOOKS. HK-HT-HG. HQ-HJ V8. $50. Ph. 0447 580 155.

4 CHEVROLET TRUCK BOOKS. C-50-C 60. 44034408 4409. LHD RHD. $40. Ph. 0447 580 155.

FIREWOOD. Dry cypress in logs. $10. Ph. 5664 0037.

PACKING BOXES. Quantity of regulation packing boxes. Suitable for books and larger ones. Good condition. $50 the lot. Ph. 0427 831 757.

KING SIZE BAIT PUMP. Stainless steel. Very little use. $25. Ph. 5674 1658.

FULL LENGTH WET SUIT. “Peak” brand. Size 12 Ladies. $30. Ph. 0437 456 399.

AVENT ELECTRIC BREAST PUMP. With microwave steriliser and breast milk containers. $50. Ph. 0437 456 399.

VINTAGE PORCELAIN TELEGRAPH INSULATORS. Various sizes. $5 each. Ph. 0434 904 923.

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deaths COLES (nee Vigars) Joyce Elizabeth.

6.5.1927 - 4.2.2018 Passed away peacefully in Leongatha Hospital, aged 90 years.

Much loved mother to Roger, Christopher and Caroline.

Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Alexander, Elizabeth, Kristyan, Rebecca, Stephanie and great grandchildren Zhara and Isaac.

She dearly loved her last years within the Gippsland community.

‘Oh soul are you weary and troubled? No light in the darkness you see?

There’s a light for a look at the Saviour, And life more abundant and free.’

Thanksgiving service to be held at Presbyterian Church, Turner Street, at 1pm Friday, February 16.

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Meeniyan school expands TARWIN Valley Primary School at Meeniyan has expanded to six grades and four specialist areas this year.

The school again has 15 Preps – the same as last year- and a total enrolment of 110 children.

New staff have been welcomed to the school.

They are graduate teacher Ingrid Morgan, physical education and class teacher Felicity Weight, and class teacher Sarah Oxley.

Sophie Callcott has returned as mobile librarian and former trainee Mikaela Witherow is back for her fourth year placement.

Students have been greeted by new facilities, including a new octagonal garden in the horsesehoe meeting place, a shade shelter over the sand pit and seating area, and a chook shed.

Students were excited to see the new chicken coop had been built over the summer holidays.

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Career milestone: graduate teacher Ingrid Morgan with her first grade enjoying the sandpit with the new shade shelter at Tarwin Valley Primary School.

“What was even more exciting was the silky bantam chickens that last year’s Preps hatched, had taken up residence,” principal Brett Smith said.

“Each year Prep teacher Mrs Donna Russell hatches chickens with the Preps as part of their science studies and would take them home to her farm. Now the students will be able to hatch and raise the chickens from chick to fully grown, egg laying chickens.

“The school’s primary wellbeing officer Gene VanderZalm led a group of enthusiastic parents to construct the chicken pen as a project initiated by the school’s Junior Action Team.

“The chicken coop will contribute to the current kitchen garden by providing fertiliser, fresh eggs and a place to use the vegetable scraps and prunings.

“In the next week or so the chickens will start roaming the yard, now that they have learnt to

return to their chicken coop each afternoon.”

The school’s inaugural house swimming sports took place on Friday at the Toora pool and on Thursday, February 22, a welcome evening will be held when the school community meets for the first time with games, supper and presentation of leadership badges.

Students also enjoy learning French as part of their speciality studies.

marriage celebrant PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

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in memoriam BOROMEO - Lorraine.

February 16, 2011.

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

Seven years on Lorrie.

Dearly loved, sadly missed.

Sheryl, Grant, Mathew, Kelly, Aaron. xxx

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McHENRY - Elizabeth Eva. (VF396778) The President and Members of Leongatha RSL regret the passing of their esteemed member and extend deepest sympathy to the family.

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Summer surprise: Prep teacher Donna Russell and students admire the new chicken coop built at Tarwin Valley Primary School over the holidays.

Tree limbs removed in Inverloch BASS Coast Shire Council undertook works to remove dangerous tree limbs from Inverloch’s Recreation Reserve last week.

Council had received reports about tree limbs falling in the past.

The reserve is not council owned or managed, but council’s arborists attended the reserve earlier in the week to inspect and assess the limbs that overhang the pedestrian footpath and school crossing.

Works were completed last Tuesday and Wednesday along the Bayview Avenue section to reduce public risk.

In late February, the 46 trees surrounding the Inverloch Recreation Reserve will be removed over four weeks.

The project has been funded through the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, and is being managed by the Inverloch Recreation Reserve Committee of Management.

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Breakers enjoy first training THE Bass Coast Breakers’ first training session went really well with more than 30 there.

There were a mixture of existing players, new players who have never played before and girls who have moved up from youth girls.

As the Breakers push for two teams, they are still looking for more players and we encourage anyone who has ever wanted to play footy to come to training and give it a go.

Just come as you are, no boots required and you’ll be supplied with a warm- up singlet featuring the team sponsors.

To cater for players from all over the shire preseason trainings will move around.

Trainings will be at Dalyston every Wednesday and Friday, sessions will alternate between Inverloch and Newhaven Rec Reserves.

Training is this Friday, February 16, at Inverloch and all sessions start at 6pm.

At the end of training coach Steve Kenny said; “I was really impressed with the turn out for our first session. There was a good mix of new, existing players and youth girls”.

“The girls hit the track at a high level with many playing AFL 9’s before Christmas and competing in events like the Cape Aquathon and Tetrathlon over summer.”

During preseason, the team is focusing on recruiting new players, coach and support staff, Growing team: youth girls recruit Jaz Garry sticking together and supporting each other and joins senior players Chelsea Connell and Tess Angarane in the Breakers this year. having fun and improving.

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis SATURDAY, February 10 was a day of four seasons, hot, humid, windy and wet, with two venues washed out in Section 2.

In Section 1 Leongatha North was the big winner over Leongatha.

Koonwarra won a close match against Korumburra with two tiebreakers going its way.

Phillip Island won by five games against Inverloch with the Island men winning their three sets and Inverloch ladies were winners in their three sets.

In Section 2 Outtrim was the winner against Leongatha Green, and the young players did well. There are two new names for this season, Jacinta Chisholm and Lyn Leppin filling in, which enabled a game to be played.

The Baromi versus Berrys Creek and Hallston versus Korumburra matches were both washed out and there was no score from the Koonwarra versus Leongatha match.

In Section 3 Federer won well against Baromi and Judy Neil-

son won the one set for Baromi.

Nadal won the match against Mardan.

Mardan’s Tracie McColl is a good organiser for the team.

Mirboo North & District Junior Tennis Association Results and ladders from round 13 – February 10 A Grade

Leongatha Millman 6 sets, 36 games defeated Baromi 0 sets, 6 games; Leongatha Groth 6 sets, Results 36 games defeated Mardan 0 sets, 15 games; Fish Section 1: Leon- Creek – bye. gatha North 9.72 d LeLadder ongatha 0.17, Phillip Island 5.57 d Inverloch Leongatha Millman........................................62 4.52, Koonwarra 6.54 Fish Creek ....................................................56.5 Leongatha Groth ...........................................49.5 d Korumburra 3.50.

Section 2: Outtrim Mardan .............................................................38 6.59 d Leongatha Baromi...........................................................21.5 Green 3.46, Baromi B Grade v Berrys Creek w/o, Hallston v KorumFish Creek 5 sets, 35 games defeated Leonburra w/o, Koonwarra gatha Thompson 1 set, 20 games; Leongatha v Leongatha Gold (no Rodionova 4 sets, 30 games defeated Leongatha score).

Duckworth 2 sets, 21 games; Mardan 4 sets, 33 Section 3: Federer games def. Leongatha Gavrilova 2 sets, 22 games; 6.48 d Baromi 1.18, Baromi – bye.

Nadal 6.48 d Mardan Ladder 1.27.

Fish Creek .......................................................72 Ladders Baromi .............................................................68 Section 1 Inverloch ..................... 109.5 Leongatha Rodionova .................................55.5 Phillip Island............... 103.5 Leongatha Duckworth ...................................37 Korumburra ................. 95.5 Mardan .............................................................32 Leongatha North .......... 73.0 Leongatha Thompson....................................27.5 Koonwarra...................... 70.0 Leongatha....................... 52.0 Leongatha Gavrilova .....................................26.5 Section 2 Berrys Creek............... 115.0 Baromi ........................... 98.5 Outtrim ......................... 95.0 Hallston ......................... 84.0 Koonwarra...................... 80.0 Korumburra .................... 64.5 Leongatha Gold.............. 54.0 Leongatha Green ............ 52.5 Section 3 Nadal ............................. 75.0 Federer .......................... 71.0 Mardan.......................... 37.0 Baromi ........................... 34.5

C Grade Leongatha North 5 sets, 26 games defeated Leongatha Stosur 3 sets, 20 games; Mardan 5 sets, 27 games defeated Leongatha Barty 3 sets, 22 games

Ladder Leongatha Barty..........................................87.5 Leongatha North ............................................63 Mardan .............................................................45 Leongatha Stosur ..........................................38.5

Wonthaggi powers up BASS Coast Shire Council has funded a major reconstruction of the Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club facilities.

In training: some of the regional netballers who attended the Storm camp were, from left, Molly Turner (Tarwin), Lanni Pryor (Inverloch), Millie Sadler (Inverloch), Jorja Whyte (Korumburra) and Sophie Bolam (Inverloch).

Storm takes on fitness camp GIPPSLAND Storm Elite Development Netball Club recently had its annual fitness camp at Allambee Camp just south of Yarragon in the Strzelecki Ranges.

Including coaches, players and support staff, close to 100 people attended the camp in preparation for the 2018 netball season. Eight squads of netballers were challenged and put through their paces during the first weekend at the start of February.

During television interviews head coach Simon O’Shanassy explained that the focus of the camp was to build teamwork, discipline and the opportunity for the netballers to challenge themselves both physically and mentally to push themselves to a higher level.

O’Shanassy went on to say that it was also a great time for the players, to bond and to get to know each other to prepare for the upcoming season at Waverley.

Sports scientist James Raftery from Your Body Hub attended the camp, putting the Storm netballers through their paces, ranging in age groups from junior development, 13, 15, 17 and

under through to open squads.

Raftery focused on the right sort of diet, exercise and hydration, stretching procedures both before and after each game.

Anna Klaric from Inspire Physiotherapy addressed the players Saturday evening, going preventative measures to prevent serious injuries and the recovery procedures. Anna also explained the importance of the use of the different therapy rollers to condition the body, to aid in the healing process.

Cindy Armstrong, president of Gippsland Storm, explained the importance of having physiotherapists and sports scientists involved with the club on a weekly basis.

“It gives our netballers a step up in knowledge and understanding of their bodies, so if they want to take it to the next level with our sister club Monash Storm in the VNL, they are already well ahead of the game,” she said.

Storm now looks forward to another successful autumn season at the Waverley Netball Centre, matching it against some of the best netball tournament squads in the state.

Local contractors TS Constructions will manage the project, which will include new change rooms, kitchen, toilets and social rooms.

The $380,000 project is part of Bass Coast Shire Council’s 2017/18 renewal program.

Council recognises the valuable in kind contribution the club has committed to the project including building design and general labour works.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield commended the club on its efforts.

“The club’s generous contribution has played a large part in assisting council to ensure the project delivers a fantastic outcome for it members and the wider community,” she said.

The project will be completed ahead of the club’s first home game.

Best catch: Con Ioannou came in first with a flathead weighing 1280g.

Flatties win the prizes VERY hot conditions and unsociable tide times meant not as many members (or visitors) fished or weighed in over the Australia Day long weekend competition.

Red represent: Katie Harris and Zara Kruetzberger showed great support for Joatoba at the Leongatha Secondary College’s House Swimming Sports on Friday.

It was great to see two long time members who have not been spied around the club for quite a while not only come in with fish but take out the first two prizes.

With all first three place getters being Flatties, seems they were flavour of the week.

Results were: Senior Members: First: Con Ioannou - Flatty 1280g Second: Nick Noukaris – Flatty 1080g Third: Dale Walker – Flatty – 520g

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SPORT | BOWLS Inverloch THE final mixed social event held over the holiday time was played on Thursday, February 8.

There were six teams of fours that competed in two games of 10 ends.

There were two teams that won both games and had the same number of points.

The winner was determined by shots up.

On three shots ups were the runners up for the day, Gavin Blew, Judy Moule, Carol Thorn and Bob Davis (S).

Congratulations to winners Reg Varty, Peter Dalmau, Malcolm Marshall and Huie Nation who had eight shots up.

Raffles were won by Doug Muir, Bob Davis, Carol Thorn, Val Davis and Rick Brevitt.

Social bowls will be played on Wednesday and Thursday starting at 12.30pm. Names are to be in by 11.30am.

Leongatha TUESDAY, February 6 saw Division 1 ladies at home to Phillip Island and they lost the day by one shot, 63 to 64: J. Millar’s team won by 10 shots, R. James’ team lost by 10 shots and M. Pearson’s team lost by one shot.

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Saturday Pennant results, round 14: Division 1: Inverloch Blue 82 defeated Leongatha 57; Inverloch White 73 lost to Korumburra 91.

Division 3: Inverloch 58 lost to Leongatha 89.

Division 4: Inverloch 90 defeated Leongatha 40.

Division 5: Inverloch Blue 57 lost to Phillip Island 74; Inverloch White 59 lost to Fish Creek 93.

At the end of the home and away season 2018, Inverloch finished the season with three teams – Division 1 Blue, Division 3 and Division 4 to play in the finals series beginning next Saturday, February 17.

Locations for the finals series matches will be determined and announced during the week.

The Tuesday (Midweek) Pennant competition has two homeand-away matches to be played before the start of Fish Creek and came away overall winners, 85 shots to 62: S. Crouch’s team won 39 to 12 shots, L. Hanks’ team won 24 to 21 shots and J. Sing’s team lost 22 to 29 shots.

Round 13 sees Division 1 away to San Remo and Division 3 at home to Loch and District.

Round two of business bowls on Tuesday evening saw the following results: Parks 64 d Browns Boys 36, The Davos 63 d Repco 37, Gatha No. 2 63 d Browns Girls 37, Smiths 61 d Leon-

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

At Point Lonsdale

FEBRUARY Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

14 WED

15 THUR

16 FRI

17 SAT

18 SUN

0452 1107 1730

0.84 1.17 0.45

0042 0611 1212 1834

1.32 0.81 1.19 0.43

0131 0715 1311 1927

1.38 0.73 1.23 0.39

0213 0802 1402 2011

1.44 0.65 1.30 0.37

0250 0843 1448 2048

1.50 0.56 1.37 0.36

South Gippsland pennant Division 1: Phillip Island Blue 2-56 lost to Wonthaggi 14-71; Korumburra 14-91 defeated Inverloch White 2-73; Fish Creek 16-98 defeated Phillip Island White 0-57; Inverloch Blue 16-82 defeated Leongatha 0-57.

Ladder

Top team: winners of Inverloch Social Mixed bowls held on Thursday was Peter Dalmau, Reg Varty, Malcolm Marshall and Huie Nation. the final series on Tuesday, February 27.

RACV Mixed Fours Tournament will be held on Sunday, March 11, starting at 10am.

Why not organise a team for this event with members from other clubs? There is good prize money available.

Put your name on the sheet provided. Single entries welcomed.

Inverloch is represented in the Strzelecki Bowls Region State Finals to be held at Trafalgar Bowls Club on Sunday, February 18.

In the Men’s State Singles, Mick Coram plays Neville Brown of Traralgon and Janis Parks has teamed up with Robyn Dennis to play a team from Yallourn in the Ladies State Pairs.

In the afternoon play, in the Men’s State Fours

by Mick Bowman, Mick Coram, Wayne Parks and Dave Roberts are playing a team from Traralgon. Good luck and great bowling on the day.

Friday night is meals night.

gatha Holden 39, Beers 60 d Mt View No. 1 40, Whackers 60 d Posties 40, Mt View No. 2 59 d X Factor 41, BJ Earthmoving 59 d Murray Goulburn 41, Bowls & Beauty 58 d Nesci Transport 42, Edneys 57 d Leongatha Lovelies 43, Mini Skips 51 d Dirt Diggers 49 and Spencers HBB 51 d Jobless 49.

The ladders after round two see the Davos on top followed by Parks Whackers, Mt View No. 2, Beers, Edneys, Repco, X. Factor, BJ Earthmoving, Posties, Mt View No. 1, Bowls & Beauty, Browns Boys, Gatha No. 2, Leongatha Lovelies, Smiths, Mini Skips, Dirt Diggers, Murray Goulburn, Nesci Transport, Jobless, Spencers HBB, Leongatha Holden and Browns Girls.

Wednesday social bowls winners were B. Fisher and M. Grant, runners-up G. Drury and Bo Fiek.

Saturday pennant results saw Division 1 away to Inverloch Blue and went down 58 to 82 shots: R. Trotman’s team lost 21 to 30 shots, W. Walker’s team lost 15 to 29 shots and H. Hall’s team lost 22 to 23 shots.

Division 3 was home to Inverloch and won the day defeating Inverloch 89 shots to 58: J. Turner’s team won 32 to 14 shots, J. Pendergast’s team lost 22 to 23 shots and G. Drury’s team won 35 to 21 shots.

Division 4 was away to Inverloch.

This was the last home and away game for Saturday pennant and February 17 will see the semi finals under way with 1v2 and 3v4.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Gwenda Bevan scored five on the sixth end to win 10-5 against Bill Wolswinkel, Maureen Taylor and Peter Stapleton.

In a low scoring game Toni Heldens, Carolyn Benson and Gary Stirling scored a win against Peter Tiziani, Joyce Occhipinti and Lyn McIntyre, 7-3.

The second game saw Peter’s team score on six of the eight ends to beat Charlie 7-3.

Joe and Joy continued to bowl well and easily beat Toni’s team, 13-2. Although Bill’s team tried hard it was out bowled by Stephen’s team, losing 14-0.

In the third game Bill’s team recorded its first win beating Toni on the last end, winning 8-7. Peter’s team had an easy 10-1 win from Stephen, Illene and Mary. Joe and Joy recorded their third win beating Charlie’s team 13-3.

Joe and Joy were the night’s winners being the only team with three wins (WWW) 18 ends, second Peter T, Joyce and Lyn (LWW) 16 ends.

All other teams had one win and two losses. Third for the night were Stephen, Illene and Mary (LWL) 12 ends, fourth Toni, Carolyn, Gary (WLL) 10 ends, fifth Charlie, Danah and Gwenda (WLL) nine ends, sixth Bill, Maureen and Peter S, (LLW) eight ends.

Social bowls 7.30pm on Wednesday at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, February 7

19 MON

20 TUE

0326 0919 1531 2124 0400 0954 1613 2159

1.54 0.48 1.43 0.36 1.57 0.41 1.47 0.37

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

ON a very warm, humid night 17 bowlers were at Buffalo.

Three games of eight ends were played with mixed results.

In the first game Joe Occhipinti and Joy Dyson combined well to defeat Stephen Suckling, Illene Tiziani and Mary Tumino 8-4.

On mat two Charlie Tumino, Danah Suckling and

Fish Creek THE 2018 Barefoot Bowls will continue, beginning at 5:30pm for 6pm start, every Tuesday and Wednesday until March 6 and 7.

All interested parties should contact Andy Kerr (5683 2380) or a member of the Fish Creek Bowls Club to register as soon as possible.

After a fairly convincing win on Saturday, Division 5 will advance to the semi finals.

The game will be played on Saturday against Mirboo North White at Tarwin Lower, and a practice session

Inverloch Blue ............172 +262 Phillip Island Blue ......165 +239 Leongatha ...................140 +88 Korumburra ...............110 -32 Phillip Island ................98 -101 Wonthaggi ....................95 -48 Fish Creek ....................84 -120 Inverloch White............32 -288

Division 2: Phillip Island 16-77 defeated Mirboo North 0-58; Tarwin Lower 16-79 defeated San Remo 0-63; Wonthaggi 2-64 lost to Toora 14-65; Lang Lang 0-36 lost to Corinella 16104.

Ladder Corinella1....................83 +421 Toora1 .........................30 -50 Phillip Island...............108 -54 San Remo ....................107 -31 Tarwin Lower ...............94 -71 Lang Lang ....................94 -130 Wonthaggi ....................93 -29 Mirboo North ...............87 -114

Division 3: Foster 2-61 lost to Loch and District 14-86; Leongatha 14-89 dewill if possible be arranged for Thursday at the hosting venue, to be advised.

The usual formal practice will be held at Fish Creek on Friday and all members of the teams are encouraged to be in attendance.

Teams playing on Saturday are: R. Poletti (S), A. Atwell, P. Poletti, W. Symmons; R. Barham (M) (S), Mal Heywood, P. Dean, A. Masson; K. Flanders (S), D. Stefani, C. Bell, G. Hoskin Emergency: Mark Angwin Please be reminded that a social evening is to be held at the Wonthaggi Club on Thursday, February 15.

All interested parties should put their names down on the list displayed on the notice board at the club.

Transport will be a bus leaving and returning to the club and the transport cost will be calculated on numbers.

Any queries can be directed to Ray Barham 0408 317 030.

The monthly Turkey Triples will be held at Fish Creek on Thursday, February 22, and all interested clubs should contact Ferbie 5683 2284 or Tim McLean 5683 2370.

The Corrie McKenzie Memorial Afternoon will take place on Sunday, February 25.

All proceeds of the day to go to the South Gippsland Hospital and anyone wishing to support this function should contact either Ferbie 5683 2284 or Tim McLean 5683 2370.

Committee members are reminded that the monthly meeting will now be held on February 22 at 7pm in the club rooms.

Meeniyan TUESDAY, February 6, was an away game to San Remo for the Division 2 team.

It was a very satisfying result with two rinks up and 75 to 59 shots.

This week was the penultimate game at home to Lang Lang.

feated Inverloch 2-58; Port Welshpool 12-68 defeated Meeniyan 4-61; San Remo 16-71 defeated Korumburra 0-63.

Ladder San Remo ....................154 +87 Inverloch .....................129 +105 Korumburra ...............123 +7 Leongatha ...................119 +39 Foster............................117 -2 Loch and District..........110 +6 Meeniyan......................90 -40 Port Welshpool .............l54 -202

Division 4: Korumburra 0-63 lost to Wonthaggi Gold 16-80; Tarwin Lower 16-82 defeated San Remo 0-56; Wonthaggi Blue 14-90 defeated Phillip Island 2-51; Inverloch 16-90 defeated Leongatha 0-50.

Ladder Wonthaggi Gold .........194 +392 Inverloch .....................163 +249 Phillip Island...............146 +50 Wonthaggi Blue ..........123 +154 San Remo .....................85 -150 Korumburra ..................69 -185 Leongatha.....................62 -223 Tarwin Lower ...............54 -287

Division 5: Mirboo North Purple 14-71 defeated Loch and District 2-65; Lang Lang 1-60 lost to Meeniyan 15-85; Inverloch Blue 0-57 lost to Phillip Island 16-74; Toora 2-65 lost to Corinella 14-84; Fish Creek 14-93 defeated Inverloch White 2-59; Foster 2-61 lost to Mirboo

Tuesday corporate bowls winners were “Espy” with “Triple Trouble “ runnersup.

Wednesday winners were “The Graemes” with “Lindsay, Viv and Nev” runners-up.

The final Saturday pennant game for the season saw both teams away.

Division 3 at Port Welshpool won two rinks but went down 61 shots to 68.

In a topsy turvy year they finished in seventh place.

Division 5 at Lang Lang recorded two wins and a draw with 85 shots to 60.

Finishing in second place they play Corinella in next week’s semi-final.

Mid-week’s tournament is on Wednesday, February 21, with a couple more teams needed to fill the green.

Upshot 2.

South West Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group TH’IS week, the group played at San Remo and had 26 players.

All enjoyed a good day of bowling in great conditions. Two teams won both of their games, with the team skipped by Joy Brown being declared the winners over the team skipped by Jan Coates.

The winning team was Joy Brown, Sean McWilliams and Elaine Fitt whilst the team of Jan Coates, Pauline Henwood, Wilma Coleman and Peter Sproule-Carroll were the runners up.

Next Thursday, the group welcomes everyone to Tarwin Lower for another fun day of bowling.

North White 14-81.

Ladder Corinella......................181 +300 Meeniyan.....................179 +215 Mirboo North White ..140 +186 Fish Creek ...................136 +197 Inverloch Blue..............117 +48 Foster............................114 +99 Inverloch White............112 -87 Phillip Island ................111 +0 Toora ............................80 -154 Loch and District..........69 -151 Mirboo North Purple ....56 -330 Lang Lang ....................49 -323

Next Saturday - semi finals on February 17: Division 1 playing at Wonthaggi Bowls Club. Inverloch Blue v Phillip Island Blue; Leongatha v Korumburra.

Division 2 playing at Fish Creek Bowls Club.

Corinella v Toora; Phillip Island v San Remo.

Division 3 playing at Phillip Island Bowling Club.

San Remo v Inverloch; Korumburra v Leongatha.

Division 4 playing at San Remo Bowls Club. Wonthaggi Gold v Inverloch; Phillip Island v Wonthaggi Blue.

Division 5 playing at Tarwin Lower Bowls Club.

Corinella v Meeniyan; Mirboo North White v Fish Creek.

South Gippsland Bowls Division Midweek pennant ladies results Round 12: February 6 Division 1: Corinella 16/84 (34 shots) defeated San Remo -/50; Phillip Island 14/64 (1 shot) defated Leongatha 2/63; Foster 14/81 (26 shots) defeated Port Welshpool 2/55; Wonthaggi 14/81 (22 shots) defeated Inverloch 2/59.

Ladder Phillip Island.............125 +58 Leongatha .................114 +120 Corinella....................111 +72 Wonthaggi .................110 +84 Inverloch ....................97 +1 San Remo ...................93 -27 Foster..........................66 -69 Port Welshpool ...........52 -239

Division 2: Wonthaggi 13/70 (4 shots) defeated Mirboo North 3/66; Korumburra 16/92 (50 shots) defeated Lang Lang -/42; Tarwin Lower 16/75 (20 shots) defeated Toora -/55; Meeniyan 14/75 (16 shots) defeated San Remo 2/59.

Ladder Korumburra .............152 +258 Tarwin Lower ...........125 +168 Wonthaggi .................101 -64 San Remo ..................95 -56 Mirboo North .............94 -31 Toora ..........................87 +55 Meeniyan....................70 -51 Lang Lang ..................44 -279

Division 3: Inverloch (2) 14/70 (4 shots) defeated Inverloch (1) 2/66; Leongatha 14/85 (23 shots) defeated Fish Creek 2/62; Korumburra 14/68 (10 shots) defeated Loch. 2/58; Phillip Island had the bye (16/-).

Ladder Inverloch (1) .............151 +232 Korumburra .............130 +81 Phillip Island.............125 +59 Inverloch (2) .............125 +35 Leongatha...................100 -82 Fish Creek ..................80 -101 Loch ...........................57 -224

Division 4: Tarwin Lower 14/61 (22 shots) defeated Inverloch -/39; Foster 14/51 (22 shots) defeated Phillip Island (B) -/29; Phillip Island (W) 14/47 (9 shots) defeated Wonthaggi -/38.

Ladder Phillip Island (W) .....147 +112 Foster.........................94 +39 Phillip Island (B) ......88 +31 Wonthaggi .................73 +9 Tarwin Lower .............72 -22 Inverloch ....................30 -169

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Woolamai hosts big Cup day WOOLAMAI Cup Day was a huge hit on Saturday with crowds larger than anticipated.

Woolamai Races secretary Bev Carmichael said the day was hectic.

“It was probably a bit bigger than what we expected and slightly larger than last year,” secretary Bev Carmichael said.

“Overall everything went very well and I was very pleased with the crowd.”

Fun day: from left, Raquel Swethemham, Jack Conobie and Tegan Hamilton from Great achievement: from left, Woolamai Cup winner Courtney Pace with horse trainers Cape Paterson enjoyed the Woolamai Races Looking lovely: from left, Lynne Roche, Jo Heidi and Paul Kramper from Garfield at the Woolamai Races on Saturday. on Saturday.

Duscher and Kadie Rump from Stony Creek, Wonthaggi and Leongatha dressed to impress at the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

Good mates: Craig Butcher and Steve Big win: Courtney Pace from Bendigo with Taylor from Inverloch enjoyed catching up her horse Riley’s Rocket came first place in whilst watching the horses at the Woolamai Races on Saturday. the Woolamai Cup on Saturday.

Race time: the horses and their jockeys were off and racing at the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

Stand out: from left, Mandy Welch, Karen Hodges, Vicki Owen, Ivan Wilkinson, Michelle Kelly and Judi Wilding from Cowes were colour theme dressed at the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

Dressed up: from left, Molly Anderson, Shaye Wilson, Jasmine McCullun and Emily Low from Cowes and Wonthaggi were looking their best at the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club GIPPSLAND Shield round four - 90 metres.

The event was held at Sale on February 4.

Sale won the round with 1214.7, with Traralgon second on 1199.1.

Leongatha came third on 1195.

Best shooters (scratch) on the day were: Wayne Bastin (Traralgon) scoring 200.007 in Children’s fun: Lucas and Matilda Mathieson from Wonthaggi had fun with their balloons Bench Rest; Dan Croatto (Leongatha) scores 195.001 in Prone. at the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

Best handicap winners on the day were: Mark Holt (Sale) and William Maginn (Traralgon) scoring 201.4 each in Bench Rest.

Peter Anderson (Sale) scored 209.2 in Prone.

Round five will be held at Leongatha on Sunday, March 25 at 10am.

The club shoots Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve.

Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt on 5664 2358.

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South Gippsland Golf celebrates 60 years of women’s golf ALL golfing roads for South Gippsland ladies led to Lang Lang Golf Club on Friday, February 9, for the district’s opening event of the season.

The day was a significant one for two reasons: it was the first conducted under the new auspices of South Gippsland Golf Inc (SGGI).

The men’s and women’s associations of the district combined late last year to be now under one committee.

It also marked the 60th year of the formation of South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association which continues now under the newly formed SGGI. Over time there have been a couple of name changes prior to this as in 1986 it was known as SGLGA (South Gippsland Ladies Golf Association) and then in 2013 to SGWGA (South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association).

Throughout these years, it was evident from the presentations that the individual clubs - Korumburra, Foster, Lang Lang, Leongatha, Meeniyan, Phillip Island, Wonthaggi, Welshpool, Woorayl - prepared for the day, that in all aspects of golf the dedication, pride and passion shone through for South Gippsland.

The longstanding sponsorship support of over 20 years from, first, Ray and Maree Anderson and now Scott and Sharon Anderson from Handley and Anderson Funeral Directors Wonthaggi, was acknowledged and appreciated by all.

It was a day of celebrations on and off the course as 96 players (48 teams) participated in the 4BBB Stableford shotgun event.

The course was in tip top condition and the weather did not disappoint either with a perfect day for golf.

Whilst the ladies were out on the course, in the clubhouse there were celebrations of familiar faces being reacquainted, as over 30 invited guests –past players, previous committee members and other connections with South Gippsland Women’s golf –gathered.

The occasion was marked with special 60th year souvenir placemats, a commemorative booklet and key ring being provided to all present.

Thanks go to Tanya Clarke for the design and to Lang Lang Bendigo Commu-

Leongatha ON Saturday, Greg Welsford had an excellent 39 points to take out the A Grade and the overall in a countback from Stuart Wigney, who took the C Grade honours with his 39 points.

John Eabry had a remarkable 7 Pars on the back nine to amass 35 points and win C Grade, also in a countback.

DTL balls were won by Andrew Henley, Rob Martin, John Belli, Stuart Harry, Paul Dell, Nathan Wardle, Doug Clemann, Peter Hobson, Jason Dennerley, Anthony Sparkes, Mark Anderson, Terry Lund, Bruce Clark, Peter Stivic, Ian Watson and Garry Friend.

nity Bank for the printing and lamination. Thanks also go to the volunteers at the clubs who spent hours researching and collating information and photos for the booklet and displays in the clubhouse.

Irene Holm, SGGI President, welcomed all attendees and thanked Pat Randall, president of Lang Lang Golf Club, and her members for all the work that had contributed to the success of the 60th celebrations.

Particular thanks went to Margaret McDonald and Barb Twite for their organisation and coordination of the day.

Irene announced the prize winners for the 4BBB. In A Grade, the mother and daughter team of Beth and Fiona Curran (Foster) returned a fabulous score of 48 points.

The runners up were Rebecca Thomas and Jill Steer (Leongatha) with 45 points.

In B Grade, Karen Bear and Karen Orford (Leongatha) carded another great score of 46 points to win the day with Inge Giliam and Janet Thompson (Woorayl) as runners up with 45 points.

DTL balls were presented to 44 points Ann Poole and Dianne O’Connor (Woorayl), Trish Latch and Rachel Brown (Welshpool), 43 points, Barb Hogan and Glenda Longshaw (Phillip Island), Cheryl Smith and Mary Whelan (Phillip Island), Marg Tuckett and Sue Wakefield (Woorayl), 42 points Paula Sweeney and Cheryl Stockdale (Lang Lang), Toni West and Marg Berry (Leongatha), 41 points Susan Wylie and Melina Wilder (Leongatha), Maxine Eabry and Trish Owen (Leongatha), and Sue Woods and Maryanne Gartner (Leongatha).

NTPs were won by fifth Rachel Brown (Welshpool), ninth Mary Whelan (Phillip Island), 12th Fiona Curran (Foster), and 15th Karen Orford (Leongatha).

MC Beryl Brown invited the life members Anne Walker, Maree Anderson (Wonthaggi), Gayle Tyers (Foster) and Gwen Evison (Korumburra) to come forward and cut the beautifully decorated 60th anniversary cake.

Beryl introduced guest speaker Lee Wills, who was elected to the Board of Golf Victoria and then elected as the first vice president. She is also past president at Woodlands Golf Club.

She spoke of golf in the bygone years, including her experiences and the tasks undertaken to progress golf

through the amalgamation.

Lee encouraged women to join boards of golf clubs. She congratulated Irene Holm on her own appointment as SGGI president.

Anne Walker was invited to provide a history on the participation of South Gippsland in Country Teams which started back in 1933.

South Gippsland players participated with other areas until 1984 when the South Gippsland district was admitted in its own right, commencing in Division 3.

Pennant wins followed in Division 3 in 1986, 2002, 2004 and 2017. Division 2 was won 1988 and 1995.

Anne made a special acknowledgement to Dot Christie (Meeniyan) as she is the only player to be involved in every South Gippsland and Gippsland/Peninsula pennant winning team.

A highlight of the day was the segment presented by Pat Pease on The Golfing Legends.

Pat presented wonderful accounts of the achievements of three standout ladies in South Gippsland golf.

Gena Roughead from Woorayl Golf Club forged a brilliant career not only in the South Gippsland area but around Victoria. Starting her golf in 1947 she won numerous titles including 10 District Singles Championships.

Gena was a life member of South Gippsland and Woorayl Golf Club. She passed away in 2009.

Dot Christie from Meeniyan Golf Club won 45 Club Championships, the first at age 19 and most recently in 2017. She holds the course record at Meeniyan and is heavily involved at present with coaching club juniors.

She has won numerous individual and team events with 15 District Singles Championships and a fabulous Country Teams record.

Rebecca Thomas from Leongatha Golf Club has won numerous individual and team titles with six District Singles Championships, the first of these in 2008.

Bec’s lowest handicap has been scratch and it is currently three.

Bec thanked her wonderful family for the amazing support she receives and the wonderful friendships she shares through the game.

Although only together for a few hours, 60 years were recapped in a fabulous ‘snapshot’ from the presentations made.

NTPs were Chad Clasby on the 14th hole and Doug Clemann on the 16th.

Tuesday, February 6, was a great day for golf and Nicholas Perrin took advantage of the conditions to produce the best score of the day of 39 points to win the Overall and B Grade events.

A Grade was taken out by David Forbes with 36 points, in a countback from Doug Clemann, and Peter Omond won C Grade with 38 points.

Balls were awarded to Fred de Bondt. Doug Clemann, Mike Street, Brian Fennessy, John French, Marilyn Williams, Bert Borg, Colin Martin, Neale Gillin, WendyAnne Parker, Peter Waters, Geoff McDonald, Trevor Steer, Denis Wallace and Bob Smith.

NTPs were David Forbes on the 14th hole and Bert Borg

on the 16th.

Will Norden had a great day on Thursday, February 8, showing the Thursday players a clean set of heels when he came in with 41 points to take out Best Score of the Day and C Grade events as well as being NTP on the 14th hole.

Josh Hall took out A Grade with 36 points and Mark Warby secured B Grade with 39 points.

Balls were won by Barry Day, Colin Bear, Bert Borg, Peter Waters, Rob Martin, Ian Murchie, Russell Williams, Peter Hartigan, Brian Wall, Neale Gillin, Ian Watson, Fred de Bondt, Barry Attwood, Hugh Goodman and Norm Hughes.

The other NTP was Jim Arnott on the 16th hole.

Leongatha Golf Club would like to invite teams of four (men, ladies or mixed)

Woorayl A QUALITY field of 21 pairs headed out on Saturday to participate in a game of 4BBB Stableford, competing for a fantastic array of prizes, generously provided by popular Winners: South Gippsland Golf Inc president Irene member and expert Holm presented Beth and Fiona Curran, Karen Bear sign writer Troy Wiland Karen Orford with their trophies. liams.

Runners up: South Gippsland Golf Inc president Irene Holm congratulated Inge Giliam, Janet Thompson, Rebecca Thomas and Jill Steer.

Celebration: Anne Walker, Maree Anderson, Gayle Tyers and Gwen Evison were invited to cut the cake for the 60th anniversary celebration of women’s golf.

Thanks go to Troy and his company, Troy Williams Signs for their long running and continued support of the club.

The forecast was for rain and possible storms, but the bad weather stayed away and golfers enjoyed a very pleasant day on the course.

The winners with an outstanding score of 48 points were captain Gary Young and golfing guru and 4BBB specialist Rodney Goodwin.

Being so shy and reserved, Rod was very reluctant to talk about how well he played, but 13 times on the card, with 7 x 3 pointers and a 1 x 4 pointer included speaks for itself.

Gary did his bit when needed, but apparently, it was all about the “Rodney Show”.

Runners up, also with an excellent score of 47 points were the ever-consistent Woz Turner and he who wears colourful shorts Gav Maisey.

Balls down the line went to Col James and John Hassett 45, Greg Fennell and Ivor McLennan 45, Brian Hogan and Ty Hogan 44 and John Bolge and Peter Burgess 44, on a count back from Dennis Lim and Arie Kortekaas 44.

NTP on both the eighth and 17th holes was Col James, with two great shots.

The encouragement award this week went to a Woorayl Golf Club life member Max Wood who teamed up with Gav Price for a disappointing total of 35 points.

Next week is the first round of the Woorayl Shoot Out Comp.

Please remember to get your $10 entry fee to Geoff McKinnon on or before the day if you wish to participate in this exciting knock out event.

Information on the format is in the program book and on flyers at the club.

Foster TUESDAY, February 6: Stableford.

Local’s best: Irene Holm, Rebecca Thomas, and Dot Christie were pictured with Board of Golf Victoria vice president Lee Wills at the recent 60th anniversary celebrations. to join, and teams from many other Morcom courses, to take part in the inaugural Vern Morcom Tribute Plate to be held at Leongatha on Friday, February 23.

Tee off at 9.30am for golf and lunch ($30 per person all inclusive).

The game format will be Gentsomes.

Bookings close on February 19.

Contact Leongatha Golf Club for further details and entries.

Leongatha ladies WEDNESDAY was opening day for the 2018 season.

There was a big field of 57 playing a three person Ambrose, partners drawn, event. The field included new

players from the clinic, recent clinic graduates, players who usually only play in the nine hole event and some returning from a summer hiatus.

The hot conditions over the last few holes when the wind dropped, saw players invent a variety of ways to finish or return to the clubhouse.

The winners were Georgina Mitchell, Toni West and Cheryl Borg who had 75 / 35 1/6 net 61 1/6.

This was a great effort by Cheryl who only ever plays 9 holes and pushes a buggy.

Runners up: Melinda Martin, Jill Martin and Pat Pease with 82/16 2/3 net 65 1/3 on a count back.

Secret weapon in this team was 45 marker Jill Martin who drives and putts like Bec Thomas.

Down the line ball winners were Kerry Hogan, Gle-

Winner: D. Jenkins (28) 40 points.

NTP 17th: Robin Smith.

DTL: S. Tovey 38, and G. Buckland 35.

Wednesday, February 7: Stroke Medal.

Winner A and Medal: B. nys Day and Geri Hastings 65 1/3, Marg Berry, Noreen Williams and Bronwyn Debenham 66 1/3, Marea Maher, Maryanne Gartner and Lynda Bassett 66 1/3, Marg Griffiths, Jan Brownlie and Marie Sands 66 2/3, Julie Howard, Karen Bear and Else Gedye 66 2/3, and Sue Wylie, Libby Seebeck and Heather Atkins 67.

Nearest the Pin: 14th Vicki Milner 13.6m and 16th Wendy Parker 1.75m.

Saturday: Fifteen women played a Stableford event.

Weather conditions offered all four seasons in one day.

Bronwyn Debenham had a thrilling round winning with 39 points and breaking that 45 handicap.

Down the line balls were won by Marilyn Williams 38,

Curram (21) 71.

Winner B: Yolanda Forte (44) 71 c/b.

SCR A: R. Galloway 86 B: S. Cook 102.

NTP 17th: Yolanda Forte.

Putting: D. Williams 29.

DTL: D. Berryman (32) 74, R. Galloway (11) 75, and S. Cook (27) 75.

Thursday, February 8: Winner: A. Brown (21) 37 points c/b.

NTP: fourth and 17th D. Summers.

DTL: D. Hutchinson (13) 36, and D. Summers (9) 37.

Friday, February 9: Chook Run. Winner: L. McKenzie (10) 20 points.

NTP sixth: L. McKenzie.

DTL: G. Nott (31) 18.

Saturday, February 10: Stableford.

A Grade: N. Thompson (12) 41 points.

B Grade: G. Nott (31) 39 points.

NTP: fourth G. Cox, sixth G. Prue, 13th N. Cooper, 15th G. Buckland and 17th G. Cox. DTL: K. Witheridge (16) 38, N. Cooper (13) 37, D. Knee (10) 37, and G. Prue( 21) 37.

Nine hole: D. Knee 21points.

Ladies: J. Prain (26) 36 points.

NTP: P. Witheridge.

DTL: A. Heywood (27) 32.

Don’t forget the Foster Golf Clubs upcoming Charity Days: Foster Fire Brigade Day, February 18.

Foster Hospital Day, April 1.

Grab some friends and come along and help support both of these great days.

For further detail please contact Foster Golf Club.

Meeniyan Results Tuesday: Single Stableford.

Winner: the new club secretary John Hyett (36) 46 points.

Runner up: John Dumont (20) 40 points.

Best nine Brian Erving (25) 22 points.

Thursday: Single Stableford.

Winner: new player Brian Blair (30) 44 points.

Runner up: Mat van Boven (17) 41 points.

Best nine: Nereda Scholte (34) 19 points.

Saturday 4BBB Stableford (sponsored by Reg Hannay).

Winners: Lloyd Hemphill (24) and Bill Pratt (28) 54 points.

Runner up: Daryle Gregg (18) and Peter Riddle (23) 44 points.

Jan Brownlie 37, and Rebecca Wilson and Wendy Parker both with 33 points.

Nearest the Pin on 16th was Marilyn Williams 2.0m.

Korumburra THERE were 55 players on Saturday, February 10 for the first round of the championships, with trophies supplied by Neil Perks.

A Grade: (5 hcp) T. O’Neill 67 net, T. Herbert 69 net, R. Besley 70, R. Fields 72, R. Rees 72.

B Grade: (22 hcp) D. Hislop 69 net, D. Gow 69 net, B. Pope 70, R. Gallagher 72, G. Jones 72, B. Newton, W. Thomson.

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Continued from page 52 Nearest the pin: 1st N. Perks, 7th J. Campbell, 10th M. Wrigley, 13th R. Spokes.

Tuesday’s winner was S. Osboldstone 39 pts and Thursday’s winner C. Clements 34 pts.

Notices: Gippsland championships: March 3 4BBB, March 4 stroke.

THE golfers were grateful for the early start, as the day quickly warmed up on Wednesday.

Korumburra ladies ALTHOUGH the weather was rather hot for Beginner’s Day last week, the new golfers and more experienced players really enjoyed the ‘big holes’, shorter Yellow course and the very social Ambrose game.

It was just fantastic to have so many women keen to participate on the day and to hear the chatter and laughter in the club house during the shared lunch.

Thank you to Viv and David Enbom who provided the lovely trophies.

The new beginner and member winning combination was Sandra Pietrolungo and Jenny Blackmore, with a gross score of 36, 26 5/8 net.

The experienced beginner and member trophy went to Janet Arrott-Watt and Viv Enbom with 34 gross, 24 3/8 net.

Beginner golfer, Sam Lancey and member, Lee Clements were closest to the pin on the first green.

Balls Down the Line went to Alison Grewcock/Betty Thomson, Dawn Marotti/Lyn Perks, Marie Tehan/Heather Grist, Barb Tonkin/Lee Clements and Diarne Maskell/ Merrissa Cosson.

The beginners will be contacted about the clinic/ lessons that will be held in March and April, with the dates depending on the availability of the coach.

Meanwhile, those who are interested are welcome to play a few holes anytime, as a ‘try before you buy’ until the end of March, when memberships are due for those who would like to continue beginners can have a hit on Wednesdays by

The event was February Monthly Medal Stroke round with 24 players in the field.

A nine hole competition with four players was also run.

Pam Russell had the best round of the day with a lovely 95(25) 70 net to score the adding their name to the time sheet in the foyer of the clubhouse and/or contacting Lee 0429 926 849.

The Twilight golfers had the advantage of using the ‘big holes,’ with many commenting that they still weren’t big enough. Winners were Diarne and Terry Maskell with 25 points and Lynette McIvor and Steve Rose were runners up with 24 points.

Merrissa Cosson and Steve Rose were the closest to the pin on the first.

Last Friday saw a memorable South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association 60th anniversary celebration, at Lang Lang. There was a large field of competitors and great to have so many come along to the lunch and hear the interesting speeches and special awards.

The booklets, place mats and all the photo and information boards provided much discussion and reflection on the past 60 years of women’s golf.

Thank you to the women who planned and organised this fabulous day.

Five women played on Saturday, with Deb Wrigley (24) finishing with a spectacular 41 points.

Sandra Webster was NTP on the first and Lynette McIvor was closest on the 13th green.

Deb Wrigley: had a great score of 41 points to win at Korumburra on Saturday.

Achievement: winning teams on Beginner’s Day at Korumburra were Jenny Blackmore/Sandra Pietrolungo and Viv Enbom/Janet Arrott-Watt.

Open Mixed Day in Wonthaggi THE opening Mixed Day of American Foursomes was enjoyed by 18 pairs.

These days are lots of fun, and the secret is never taking the golf too seriously.

With the girls having to hit the boys drives many saw places never played from before, or playing down many

fairways usually not the one you drove off from.

However, much laughter was had and some great scores were actually returned.

A Grade winners were Peter Hanley (11) and Pam Hanley (25) combined with a great score 82 (14) 68.

The runner up was Ian Murrells (15) and Maree Anderson (27) 86 (16) 70.

But the score on the day was a great score which won B Grade returned by Tony Gedye (10) and Elsie Gedye

Monthly Medal and B Grade prize.

A Grade was won by Jan Beaumont 93 (18) 75 while Susan Jagoe 106 (34) 72 was the runaway C Grade winner.

Best scratch Di Grimmond 91, and she had a great putting day with only 28 recorded.

NTP on 17th was Catherine Bolding, ProPin on eighth was Jan Beaumont, and the nine hole competition went to Chris Hamilton 15 points on c/b.

BDL went to Delores Har-

Woorayl ladies THE hot weather on Wednesday, February 7, saw the 16 ladies make an early start to their Monthly Medal round to alleviate being caught in the extreme heat of the day.

vey 75, Sev Piasente 75, Pam Hanley 75, Betty Bowmar 75, Marg Ryan 76, Di Grimmond 76, Jacqui Loughran 77, and Donna Van 77.

The nine hole competition is happening every Wednesday, so if anyone is interested in just playing nine holes, please contact the golf shop.

A reminder for all members of members’ night on Thursday nights; come along for a meal Winners: the A Grade winner was Jan Beaumont, B Grade and the Monthand enjoy the prizes on offer. ly Medal went to Pam Russell, and C Grade was won by Susan Jagoe at the All welcome.

er’s short game was the key to her success assisting in her having to only sink 28 putts for the day. The winner in B Grade was Janet Thompson; she also had great score with 71 net (33).

Sharyn Rayson was certainly dialled in on the par threes as she took out all three nearest the pins on the eighth, 11th and 17th.

DTL balls: Sharyn Rayson 76 net (14), Shirley Thomas 76 net (16), and Alice Campbell 76 net (25) on a countback from Fay Maynard.

Putting: Alice Campbell 27.

A reminder that the monthly counter tea (from 6pm) and lucky draws are on this Thursday at the club – all welcome.

This week: first round Tony McLeod Memorial Stableford.

Wonthaggi Golf Club on Wednesday.

Cyclists clock personal bests McLean upped the tempo for 2 laps.

As he swung of the front, Steve Allen attacked and gained a break but Oliver chased hard to still come away with the win from Steve and Tom. In the junior three lap scratch race, Paris Reynolds pushed hard the first lap and split the field.

This allowed her to cruise through for the win from Erica and Renee.

The riders then faced some handicaps.

The seniors raced a one lap handicap first and Tom Fitzgerald (45) bridged to the leaders and raced home to win from Felicity Waddell (65) and George Bakogiannis(75).

In the two lap handicap, the limit riders tired over the second lap and Oliver Mclean (scratch) stormed around to take an easy win from Tom Fitzgerald (60) and Steve Allen (25) in third.

For the juniors, it was a tight field at the finish and Erica Deery finished strongly to grab the win in a photo finish from Paris Reynolds (scr) and Emily Hadicke (50) in third.

The revised handicaps saw Renee with an extra 10m start to (30) blitz the field to take an easy win from Erica (10) and Kate Geary (20) in 3rd and make it a nightmare for the handi-

is possible to play on single days.

The winners of both the men’s and women’s marathon competition win a nine day stay at the Leongatha Motel.

Organiser of the tournament, Garry Shandley, said he anticipates it to be one of the best Classics yet.

The Classic began at the Mirboo North Golf Club, and concludes at the Yarram Golf Club.

Japara is proud to be the principal sponsor of this important event.

For more information, go to http://southgippslandgolfclassic.org. au.

South Gippsland Bridge

The outcome of the great conditions was new personal best times for most The course was in great riders. condition and the greens are holding up well during this dry In the senior grade, Olispell. ver Mclean finally broke the Appreciation of thanks was 32 sec mark clocking 31.78 expressed for the trophies supsec. plied by Invisage Interiors for Steve Allen managed to the competition. turn the clock back with a The star of the day was fine 31.89sec.

Heather Sullivan who shot a Next in was Tom fabulous 68 net (22) which won Fitzgerald with a new perher A Grade and the Monthly Medal. The accuracy of Heathsonal best at 33.51sec.

Not to be outdone on the personal bests, Felicity Waddell clocked 38.34 sec.

George Bakogiannis having a ride with the club rode a 39.57 sec.

In the junior group, Paris Reynolds clocked a new personal best at 41.90 even after doing swim races in Melbourne earlier in the day.

Erica Deery also found a little more to clock 42.87 sec.

The big mover with a three second change was Renee Hardacre down to a 45.06 lap.

Kate Geary was at 48.43 sec and Emily Hadicke was at 56.86.

The senior group raced Golf stars: Janet Thompson and Heather Sulli- a six lap scratch race which van with grandson Cruz enjoyed wins out on the went smoothly until the half way mark before Oliver Woorayl golf course.

South Gippsland Golf Classic to bring communities closer THE 29th annual South Gippsland Golf Classic kicked off on Saturday, February 10 and will run through until February 18.

The Classic, in its sec(42) 84 (20) 64 with the runner up Warick Judkins (20) and Dawn Judkins (26) 88 (17) 71.

Pro Pin on eighth was Robyn O’Brien, Pro Pin on eighth men was Ian Murrells, NTP on second was Maree Anderson, NTP on 17th was Bill Fennell.

DTLs went to S. Kane and A. Poulton 71, Will and Willy Williams 71, Rod and Anne Walker 71, and Andrew Hooten-Shandley and Marg Johnson 71.

ond year, takes in nine separate golf courses across South Gippsland, with players who play all nine days in a row participating in the Japara Marathon.

capper.

After a short break the riders were scheduled for some sprint heats.

In the first heat Erica Deery had a narrow win over the improving Renee.

In the second heat, Kate Geery was busy organising Emily and made sure she was in front at the end for a clear win. In the senior group, Felicity had a narrow win over George whilst Oliver McLean was able to grab the win over Tom. Steve Allen missed out as he was fixing a puncture.

The juniors were given an elimination race and after a close first lap and some misunderstandings it was a win to Erica over Kate and Renee.

The seniors finished with another 6 lap scratch race and whilst the others tried to control Oliver it was to no avail as he won the last race from Steve and Tom and Felicity managed to keep ahead of George at fourth.

Next week, the Club Championships will be held, weather permitting.

Wednesday night was a good training night with coach Tony Smith using the motor bike to get extra speed into the legs. This coming Thursday, the club will have contractors working on some repairs at the track which will hopefully take out some of our rough joins.

CLUB members enjoyed a beautiful Friday evening for Club racing – warm and no wind.

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Friday, February 9 Inverloch pairs North/South: Japara, which operFirst with the very sound ates the Strzelecki House score of 54.63 percent were aged care home in Mirboo the ever consistent family North, is in its second year team of Philip and Neville of sponsorship.

There are prizes able to Chapman and the very exbe won for the winners of perienced team of Jean Bareach day of competition, bour and Greg Nicholson. with total prizes this year Third with a strong 50.69 worth in excess of $20,000. were John Sutton and Julie All participating playPerriam. ers are also given a Japara East/West: marathon shirt.

First with an excellent For those not interested 68.75 were Marie Sands and in playing all nine days, it Ken McKenzie.

Second with 58.56 percent were the very steady pair of Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro.

Third with a very sound 56.48 percent were Maureen Stiles and Viv Westaway.

Monday, February 5, at Meeniyan - pairs First with the stunning score of 62.50 were the relative newcomer to bridge, Dirk Jacobs and his playing Duos: B Grade winners Elsie and Tony Gedye with partner Bluey Aeschlimann.

A Grade winners Peter and Pam Hanley.

Second with a very im-

pressive 59.03 were Viv Westaway and Ineke De Graffe. .

Third, also with a high score of 54.86 were Margaret Munro and Pat West.

The Eastern Region Bridge Association held a very successful congress at Leongatha’s Daker’s Centre this past weekend.

Phillip Island Bridge Club hosted the event while South Gippsland Bridge Club was ERBA executive hosts.

Paynesville Bridge Club took home the honours in both the Open and Novice pairs titles.

Neville Chapman from South Gippsland and Lorrie Reid from Phillip Island won the Restricted Pairs.

The local team of Matti Shubb, John Quayle, John Sutton and Alan Johnston came second in the Open Teams.

Third in this event were the South Gippsland team of Dina Drury, Richard Moss, Jack Kuiper, and Deb Anglim.

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Seven records broken at the Korumburra Swimming Carnival IT was an eventful day on Sunday at the Korumburra Outdoor Pool where South Gippsland’s swimmers gathered for a carnival at Korumburra Swimming Club.

Spectators enjoyed the cooler conditions while nearly 150 swimmers competed in the pool.

From U8s to (well) over 25s, the competitors put in an impressive effort in the 50 metre pool.

Seven Korumburra Swimming Club records were broken on the day.

Cooper Quaife convincingly broke three records in the 12 year old boys’ age group: the 50m butterfly in a time of 34.53 (breaking Nicholas Besley’s 2002 record of 39.10), the 50m freestyle in a time of 30.78 (breaking Nicholas Besley’s 2002 record of 33.07), and the 200m Individual Medley in a time of 2:55.87 (breaking Eric Zubcic’s 2013 record of 3:16.38).

Sophie McKenzie also set three new club records, in the 14-year-old girls’ age group: the 50m Breaststroke in a time of 38.97 (breaking Robyn Pearce’s 1985 record of 44.71), the 50m Freestyle Competition time: from left, Chloe Dell, Sienna Matheson and Skye Munro competed in a time of 32.82 (breaking Cathy Webster’s 1997 against swimmers from across the region at the South Gippsland Swimming Associa- record of 32.99), and the 200m Individual Medley tion carnival held at the Korumburra pool on Sunday. in a time of 3:04.35 (breaking Natasha McDonald’s

1998 record of 3:19.72).

Jess Cook set a new record for the over 30 women’s age group with a time of 45.53 in the 50m Bbeaststroke (breaking Noelene Cosson’s 2003 record of 47.85).

This Sunday it’s Relay Day at Phillip Island.

Strong swimmers: Gatha Sharks team members Zara McKenzie and Jack Allen competed at the South Gippsland Swimming Association carnival at the Korumburra pool on Sunday.

Lighting up Thompson Reserve BASS Coast Shire Council recently installed three new lighting towers at Inverloch’s Thompson Reserve, ready for the start of the 2018 soccer season.

The installation of the lighting towers is a partnership project between Inverloch Stars Soccer Club, Sport and Recreation Victoria, Inverloch Cricket Club and Optus.

A fourth tower will be installed in March and will integrate a telecommunications service.

Council’s general manager healthy communities and governance David Elder said the project will

provide training standard lighting and greater mobile service coverage in the area.

“Council has been working with the community and other project partners to make this project a success,” he said.

“We will not only have fantastic recreation facilities for the clubs, but more reliable telecommunication services in the local area.”

Other projects completed at the reserve, or in planning, include a field drainage project, car park construction, and increased shedding to accommodate additional community groups.

Sunday swim: from left, Gatha Sharks swimmers Audrey McGannon, Eleanor Pedlow and Montana Kranen at the weekly South Gippsland Swimming Association carnival held at the Korumburra pool on Sunday.

Records tumble at Leongatha Little Athletics IT was a hot and humid day for Leongatha Little Athletes on Saturday, but that didn’t deter 119 athletes from competing.

Ready to go: three new lights were installed at Inverloch’s Thompson Reserve recently.

Great numbers at parkrun THIS week, 95 people ran, jogged and walked the Koonwarra parkrun course, of whom 17 were first timers and 18 recorded new personal bests.

Koonwarra had a beautiful sunny day with lots of happy people ready to join in all the fun of the picturesque rail trail that incorporates three beautiful trestle bridges and one underpass heading 2.5km towards Meeniyan.

Representatives of eight different clubs took part. There were people from Brisbane, Warrragul, Traralgon, and Churchill just to mention a few.

The volunteers for this week were great fun and the event would not go ahead without them.

They were Cindy Borg, Heather D. Smith, Lynette McCarthy, Zara Borg, Ellen Wilson and Deb Gannon.

Ellen and Klara were also thanked for stepping in late during the week to be back up walker.

Full results and a complete event history can be found on the Koonwarra parkrun results page.

The male record is held by Michael Tripodi who recorded a time of 17:36 on November 4 (event number 1). The female record is held by Sarah Lewis who recorded a time of 18:49 on December 30 (event number 9).

The age grade course record is held by John Gra-

ham who recorded 83.88 percent (20:22) on November 11 (event number 2).

Area manager Tony O’Connell was congratulated for completing his Marathon Tarawera Ultra Marathon in New Zealand of 102km.

Welcome: there were plenty of new and familiar faces at Koonwarra’s parkrun on Saturday.

A total of 160 personal bests were achieved for the day, and two long standing centre records were broken.

Isabella Giliam broke the U6 Girls 200m record in a time of 45.45 seconds. The previous record was set by Abby Forrester back in 2007 with a time of 45.63.

Georgia Burns broke the U14 Girls javelin record with a throw of 23.52 metres.

The previous record was set by Alana Green in 2005 with a distance of 23.12 metres.

Due to the Gippsland Centre Region Track and Field Championships being held next weekend at Berwick, the next competition meet will be a twilight held this coming Thursday at 5pm.

U6G: Isabella Giliam 200m 45.45, Long Jump 1.89, Beau Glenn 70m 14.73, Darcey Matheson Shot Put 2.40, Charlotte Roberts Long Jump 1.42; U6B: Oliver Bolge 200m 46.79, Long Jump 2.16, Brody Jarvis Long Jump 1.77, Archer McRae 200m 1:07.56, Declan Russell 200m 54.33; U7G: Clover Cocks 200m 53.31, Shot Put 2.17, Anika Edwards 70m 14.13, Samantha Heneghan Long Jump 0.82, Shot Put 1.58, Florence Patterson 200m 51.45, 70m 15.44, Shot Put 4.00, Mikayla Richards 200m 50.75, 70m 15.35, Amy Stevic 200m 56.74, 70m 17.94; U7B: Zeb Anderson 200m 39.91, 70m 13.22, Discus 9.94, Zac Fowles 70m 13.71, Raidyn Harrison 70m 13.88, Discus 6.66, Rory Jackson 70m 15.25, Jake Johnston

70m 15.23, Discus 7.93, Elijah Le Serve Discus 8.44, Frazer Livingstone 70m 14.11, Discus 13.53; U8G: Charlotte Evans 200m 38.88, 70m 12.43, Long Jump 2.50, Turbo Javelin 5.49, Beth McDuffie Turbo Javelin 5.28, Lacy McNaughton 70m 15.07, Harper McRae 200m 44.86, Turbo Javelin 5.91, Christie Vandermeer 200m 45.47, 70m 13.74, Turbo Javelin 6.12, Ella White Turbo Javelin 7.04; U8B: Cohen Harrison 70m 13.90, Sam Kreutzberger 200m 42.62, Jarrah Lowe 70m 13.68, Jed Matheson 70m 15.11, Harper Richards 200m 42.96, 70m 14.25, Discus 6.40, Liam Roberts 70m 15.15; U9G: Ana Heneghan 200m 40.38, Anna Hutchinson High Jump 0.80, Georgia Hutchinson 200m 40.66, 70m 13.16, High Jump 0.96, Lily Reid 200m 46.91, 70m 14.75, Clara Wilson 200m 46.68; U9B: Jacob Bolge High Jump 1.00, Maximilian Brocklesby 200m 40.92, Turbo Javelin 9.60, Max Fowles 70m 12.28, High Jump 1.05, Turbo Javelin 12.50, Patrick Frayne 200m 38.30, High Jump 0.95, Turbo Javelin 7.78, Miller Richards 70m 13.74, Turbo Javelin 7.47, Lincoln Russell High Jump 0.85, Fraser Shaw High Jump 1.05, Turbo Javelin 8.21; U10G: Lisse Bath 1500m 7:34.61, 200m 40.06, 70m 12.40, High Jump 1.20, Turbo Javelin 12.27, Alyssa Edwards 70m 13.32, High Jump 1.00, Turbo Javelin 8.38, Sari Hickey High Jump 1.15, Turbo Javelin 8.12, Kitty Moon 70m 13.21; U10B: Froley Anderson 1500m 7:55.37, Shot Put 6.59, James Barry Shot Put 4.53, Lincoln Hamilton Shot Put 6.01, Triple Jump 7.58, Billy Horskins 200m 35.61, Angus Livingstone 200m 37.44, Shot Put 5.84, Toby McDuffie 200m

39.11, 70m 12.40, Shot Put 4.44, Triple Jump 6.13, Jack McNaughton 200m 37.16, Shot Put 5.53, Connor O’Loughlin Shot Put 5.79, Jasper Shone 1500m 7:56.77, Shot Put 6.28, Clancy Snell 200m 35.23, Shot Put 6.17, Triple Jump 7.54, Patrick Wilson Shot Put 5.47; U11G: Phoebe Collins Javelin 9.69, Emma Mark High Jump 1.15, Javelin 11.58, Hannah McKeown High Jump 1.05, Allison Tuckett 70m 11.75, High Jump 1.20; U11B: Josh Doolan 70m 13.12, Shot Put 4.84; U12G: Erika Allen 70m 12.36, Long Jump 3.35, Mia Burt 200m 34.30, Discus 13.60, Sienna Cruickshank Discus 18.02, Long Jump 3.52, Rose Hutchinson Long Jump 2.72, Lucy Patterson 70m 11.52, Discus 13.83, Long Jump 3.66; U12B: Xavier Bolge 200m 30.45, Long Jump 4.06, Oliver Brewis 70m 11.16, Long Jump 3.65, Shot Put 5.71, Oscar Murdoch 1500m 6:00.32, Long Jump 3.64; U13G: Chloe Caithness Discus 13.83, Nevada Crimp Discus 11.91, Long Jump 3.62, Abby Osborne Long Jump 3.03; U13B: Mitchell Bath 1500m 5:53.20, Discus 19.39, Harrison Clark Long Jump 3.21, Tyler Richards 1500m 5:53.20, Discus 14.40; U14G: Charli Burns 200m 34.46, High Jump 1.20, Georgia Burns 200m 30.62, 80m Hurdles 17.85, High Jump 1.50, Javelin 23.52, Sarah Doolan 200m 35.43, Rebecca Mckeown Javelin 16.93, Alex Ritchie High Jump 1.15, Breeanna Roy Javelin 14.70; U15G: Charlie Brewis Discus 16.49, Autumn Crimp Discus 9.82, Sarah Moncrieff Discus 10.43, Long Jump 3.45, Ella Osborne 90m Hurdles 17.72, Paris Reynolds 90m Hurdles 23.17, Discus 12.45, Long Jump 3.79.

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Basketball season returns

MEENIYAN Junior Basketball bounces off on February 16 for the young players, and February 21 sees the older ones show their talent.

Teams and times are listed below.

Contact Kim or Darlene if you need any other information.

The association has a website and a Facebook page you can also check for information.

Section 2 players start at 3:45pm on Friday, February 16.

Lennie Mackie, Macen Hengstberger, Conor Sellings, Charlie Potter, Sienna Bell, Liam O’Neill, Bryan Jackson, Anthony Masiewicz, Archer Curtis, Caitlin Hibberson, Nathan Wright, Olivia Pedley, Angel Alexander, and Angus Cousins.

Section 3 starts on Friday, February 16.

Teams: Black: coach – Peter Waldron – Kira Waldron, Aiden Elliott, Ryan Marshman, Sophie Kenney, Scott Mackie, and Ozzy Pedley.

Blue: coach – Danielle Mackie – Bella Mackie, Tim Hibberson, Kirra Jones, Aliarna Wright, Brodie McNaughton, and Eli Butler-Reid.

Red: coach – Elly Jones – Juan Lacanaria, Georgia Hamilton, Ava Lord, Kyran Friebe, Lincoln

Hamilton, and Ali Oliver.

Maroon coach – Darlene Jones – Burke Vanderzalm, Nenita Lacanaria, Brayden Sellings, Jack Wightman, Kelsey Fisher, and Saffron Kohlman.

Yellow: coach – Colleen Herbert – Maddi Herbert, Bodi Kennedy, Olivia Maseiwicz, Lachlan Bell, Jai Brocklebank, and Jade Cousins.

Tan: coach – Tim Bright – Zak Bright, Ben Hibberson, Dylan Hicks, Skylah Pedley, Teagan Elliott, and Jarvis Lacey.

Green: coach – Gene Vanderzalm – Farrah Vanderzalm, Angus McInnes, Zara Jones, Brodie McEwan, Mary McInnes and Charlie Robertson.

Silver: coach – Gary Webster – Erik Webster, Flynn Lord, Jordan Fisher, Jacob McRae, Lachlan Hibberson, and Chelsea Elliott.

Draw February 16: 5pm: Black v Green (scorers Elliott and McInnes) 5:40pm: Blue v Tan (scorers Hibberson and Hicks) 6:20pm: Red v Silver (scorers Lacanaria and Lord) 7pm: Maroon v Yellow (scorers Sellings and Kennedy)

February 23: 5pm: Blue v Silver (scorers Wright and Fisher) 5:40pm: Yellow v Tan (scorers Masiewicz and Pedley) 6:20pm Green v Red (scorers McEwan and Hamilton) 7pm: Black v Maroon (scorers Marshman and Wightman) March 2: 5pm: Green v Yellow (scorers McInnes and Bell) 5:40pm: Silver v Tan (scorers Lacey and McRae) 6:20pm: Maroon v Blue (scorers McNaughton and Fisher) 7pm: Black v Red (scorers Friebe and Kenney) Section 4 starts on Wednesday, February 21.

Teams Blue: coach Tim Bright - John Phillps, Harry Vanderzalm, Eli Hearn, Isobel Pedley, Flynn Moore, and Mikayla Pedley.

Black: coach Gene Vanderzalm- Jai Bright, Adrian Ballagh, Rhys Lindsay, Lucas Vanderzalm, Cody Palmer, and Conor Salmons.

Red: coach Darlene Jones - Alejo Lacanaria, Sean Pearce, Aaron Farrell, Niamh Martin, Hugh

Elliott, and Lexi Scott.

Yellow: coach - Stuart Bright, Elly Jones, Riley Drysdale, Gemma Drysdale, Lachie Elliott, and Sharni Campbell.

Green: coach Doug Hanks- Rory Hanks, Sam Bright, Tylah Linke, Ben Cantwell, Will McDonald, and Bryce Judd.

Draw February 21: 5:30pm: Blue v Green (scorers Phillips and Linke) 6:20pm: Black v Yellow (scorers Ballagh and Bright) Bye: Red. February 28: 5:30pm: Green v Yellow (scorers Cantwell and Elliott) 6:20pm: Blue v Red (scorers Hearn and Pearce) Bye: Black.

March 7: 5:30pm: Yellow v Red (scorers Campbell and Farrell) 6:20pm: Green v Black (scorers McDonald and Palmer).

Bye: Blue.

Volleyballers take to the beach PENSIONERS Point at Inverloch provided the perfect spot for South Gippsland Volleyball / KVI’s 25th Annual Inverloch Beach Volleyball Competition on Sunday, January 28.

While the rest of the state scorched, the beach was the place to be, and players from Melbourne, Latrobe Valley, Bairnsdale and Fiji joined local Leongatha SPLASH competition players for an enjoyable day of volleyball.

Games were shortened for the junior players but the adults seemed to cope well with the heat and played on.

Drinking lots of water and having lots of swims were a must.

In Blue Division, 3’s A Crowd proved too strong for Bula Bula defeating them in straight

sets - 15:9, 15:10.

In Pink Division, No Dig-Gity had to settle for runners up losing in a tight encounter to Dajo 27:25.

There were also close finals in both of the junior divisions.

In Orange Division, Lucky Phil defeated The Flames 18:16, and in Yellow Division, Ace Team defeated The Lillies 15:13.

Local indoor volleyball is held every Thursday night at the Leongatha SPLASH stadium.

There was a fun night on February 1 and the formal games hit off last week.

The Senior competition started on February 8 and the Junior competition starts at 6pm on Thursday, February 15.

Please contact Tom (BH) 5658 1043, Mandy (AH) 0418 361 240 if you want to know more.

Division 4: back from left, Act Team Milli, Bevan, Gabbie, Jade were pictured with runners up the The Lillies Lily Grace, Sophie, Jaliilah, Lucy, Lilly. Pictured in front was the Duty team Josh, Will, Troy, and Chris.

Staying active: trainer Tennille Francis, Berrys Creek’s Jeremy Curtis and trainer Mel Meade enjoy the action at Voyage Fitness, Leongatha.

Division 2: No Dig-Gity was runners up to Dajo. Pictured back from left is No DigGity’s Aaron Holwerda, Russell Brown, Shane Foster, Dajo’s Jon Cook, Danielle For those looking for a more casual environment, the Active Ages program runs from 8am until Eyssens, Ian Cash, front from left No DigGity’s Charlotte, Leah and Dajo’s Hayley 12pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

During this time music is played specifically for Pretty and Justin Hibma.

Keep active at Voyage Fitness THEY still haven’t found the fountain of youth, but something close to it; exercise.

Voyage Fitness in Leongatha understands the hustle and bustle of everyday life – that’s why they have freshened up the Active Age program.

Designed for people over 55, the program offers flexible workout opportunities.

The program initially began in 2004, but now offers more for active gym goers.

“There are more people over the age of 55 who are still working, so we wanted to create a space for them,” Voyage Fitness’ Mel Meade said.

“We are one community here. Around 47 percent of people in South Gippsland are over 55, so we felt the need to give the community support.”

Using the Active Ages membership, frequent gym goers can access the facility whenever they like. They also have access to all classes.

the program, and strength and balance classes take place. These classes are at 8.15am on Tuesday, and 11.15am on Thursdays.

“There are plenty of benefits. We get around 40 to 50 people in the gym during these sessions. For a lot of people it’s a social thing, so we get a few big groups. The great thing about the program is that people come in with likeminded people to achieve the same goal.”

The Active Age membership is $9.95 a week, or you can pay $5 as you go.

Each person gets an individual program from a trainer to help them get started, and the gym holds a morning tea for the Active Age program once a month.

Division 3: back from left, runners up the Flames Rachel, Annika, Natasha, Andrea and the Duty team Amber, Shekinah and Sky congratulated the winners, front from left, Lucky Phil, comprising Phil, Lexie, Kalarni and Jasmin.

Division 1: Lex Cama, Ash Vogt and Jerry Vunibola from Bula Bula congratulated winners Luke Laming, Will Crawford, and Locky Morland from the A Crowd.

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• C Grade cricket

Billy bats first century Meeniyan went out on the 47th over on 87 runs.

Inverloch followed on from its first innings when the side made 49 in 35 overs to Nerrena, who had already batted 3/262 in 51 overs.

Jacob Strickland continued from his four run start and ended up making most on 22 before Ben Croatto caught him out.

Daniel Grigg also kept Inverloch at bay by taking four for one in seven overs, helping Nerrena to victory when the Stingrays finished on 69 in the 25th over.

Phillip Island went in to bat after its opponent Wonthaggi Workmen’s made 149 in the 51st over.

Opening batsman Kevin Taylor made 34 before he was trapped by Kevin

THE highlight of C Grade cricket on Saturday was C2 player Billy Manicaro’s century for Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL. Saturday saw C Grade’s division one compete for its second week of round 12 matches as Korumburra sought to maintain its peak position on the ladder.

MDU went in for its innings against the Diggers who batted 7/258 the week prior.

Opening batsman Tim Bright managed to make the most for the side but struggled to match James Paterson’s score of 79 from his innings, only making 19 runs.

Paterson proved to be a strong bowler, taking six for three in 14 overs.

McLean, who also took three for two in 10 overs.

John Johnson was not far behind, making 33 runs before Mitchell Davey took the catch.

The Sharks wound up defeated in the 36th over on 126, Workmens clinging to its second ladder position.

Town went in to bat its second innings after making 102 in the 40th over to Korumburra’s 7/283 in the 49th.

Cameron Dowling contributed the most with 81 not out Peter Churchill kept Town at bay with two wickets and a catch.

Noah Fixter offered up 16 however Burra managed to take the win with Town out in the 29th over on 5/131.

Division Two saw Phillip Island start off Koonwarra’s first innings with an

uphill battle after the Sharks made 9/255 the week prior.

It did not stop Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL’s Billy Manicaro from giving it a run for its money though, batting the first century of his career on Saturday.

The 14 year old made 102 not out with Paris Buckley next best on 42.

Despite its best efforts Koonwarra fell in the 60th over on 6/211.

Kilcunda Bass went to bat its second innings after making 105 in 35 overs and OMK made 9/166 in 36.

James Master contributed the most with 28 and Darcy Clay next with 11.

Luke Whiteside kept KB scores low, taking five wickets in five overs, with KB finishing 77 in the 19th.

Diggers’ Donald Wylie and Mark

Blackburn batted 21 and 24 respectively as the side won in the 8th over.

Glen Alvie went in to bat following Poowong Loch’s 7/194 innings.

Joe Burke batted 87 followed by Andrew Brown with 72 as Jesse Patullo took two for two in 13 overs to no avail.

GA won in the 53rd over on 4/221.

Korumburra went in to bat following Wonthaggi Workmens’ 190 run innings the week prior.

Andrew Cavigan put forth 45 runs before he was caught out by Tomi Brosnan, who also caught out Glen Barrett after 22 runs.

Kamal Anand also bowled out some Burra batsmen, taking two for one in a single over and securing the side’s win as Korumburra lost out in the 54th over on 142.

Squad preps for Country Week NEXT week, the Victorian Country Cricket Fields Tuesday, February 20: vs Shepparton at EndeaLeague is conducting its annual Melbourne vour Hills Country Week competition for Cricket AsWednesday, February 21: vs Ferntree Gully at sociations from all over Victoria.

Frankston This year, there have been changes made to the way the Championships will be conducted.

After consultation with all Cricket Associations the Championships will be conducted in divisions with two pools in each division.

Teams in each pool will play each other over the first three days.

On the Thursday, there will be cross pool games with a final between the top two teams on the Friday.

The games will be 50 over games played under International rules.

The Leongatha and District Cricket Association has been placed in the second division. The association selectors Damien Symmons, Kristian Gray, Gary Sauvarin and captain Daniel Mock believe they have a well balanced cricket squad representing the association and that we will be very competitive in Division Two. The batting looks particularly strong.

The draw for the week is: Division 2 – Green Pool Monday, February 19: vs Yarra Valley at Casey

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 13 - February 17 & 24 Home team

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v v v v

Inverloch Phillip Island Glen Alvie Town

OMK McMahon Bass 1 Kor Turf

G. Goss J. Schelling G. Laird G. Wightman

Grade A2 Poowong Loch Won Miners MDU Imperials

v v v v

Nerrena Koon L/RSL Foster Bye

Leon Turf WFG Dumbalk

A. Stride G. Adams T. Rogers

Grade B1 Nerrena Town Phillip Island Koon L/RSL

v v v v

OMK MDU Won Club Kilcunda Bass

Nerrena Scorp Turf Cowes K’warra

M. Heenan I. Richards A. Jordan N. Grabham

Grade B2 Foster Imperials Inverloch Won Miners

v v v v

Korumburra Glen Alvie Poowong Loch Bye

FGC EC Inv Turf

N. Grayden I. Thomas K. Scrimshaw

Grade C1 Phillip Island Korumburra Won Club Town

v v v v

OMK Inverloch MDU Nerrena

Rhyll Kor SC WSC Scorp 2

N. Barnes TBA TBA G. Wyatt

Grade A1 OMK Won Club Kilcunda Bass Korumburra

Grade C2 Poowong Loch Kilcunda Bass Glen Alvie OMK

v v v v

Won Club Koon L/RSL Korumburra Phillip Island

Poowong Bass 2 Glen Alvie Digger Pk

TBA TBA B. Bek TBA

Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741.

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Thursday, February 22:– Qualifying Finals Friday, February 23: Final at Albert Park All games start at 10:15am.

Up to date progress scores can be found at http:// mycricket.com.au and search for Leongatha.

Daniel Mock from OMK will captain the team.

Nine clubs have players represented in the squad.

The 18 man squad will be a mixture of players available for the whole week and also others who travel down for a day.

This system has worked well in ensuring quality and competitive teams each day.

Caine Salmon (Nerrena) Another wicket keeper who is very capable especially to the spin bowlers. With a recent hundred he is also showing that he is a very capable and in form batsman.

Ryan Thomas (Club) Ryan over the last few years has developed into one of the best LDCA all rounders as shown by his recent Player of the T20 final this season. His big reputation is well earnt as shown by his 369 runs and 10 wickets so far this season. A welcome addition to the squad.

David Newman (Inverloch) The experienced cricketer was an instant success in his first season in the LDCA last season winning the A grade Batting award and joint winner of the GCL medal. With 341 runs locally this season he will hold the middle order together and also provide useful medium paced overs when required.

Walter Taberner ( Inverloch ) Our wicket keeper who is very reliable behind the stumps. Also is a excellent batsman who has a century in local cricket this season. One of his strengths is he can bat in any position or situation.

Leongatha & District Cricket Association Team

Thomas Wyatt (OMK) Thomas has a very good record in senior and representative cricket being a multiple award winner. With 674 runs in A1 this season he is the leading run maker and last week made 184. Great to watch him field as he is a brilliant quick fielder with a terrific arm.

Jason Wilson (OMK) Jason has had previous success as a player and captain at Country Week. Having won three LDCA batting awards Jason who is a middle order batsman and medium pace bowler will with his experience be a key component of the team.

Matthew Houston (Korumburra) The English player has impressed with his batting skills making 403 runs this season including a century. His elegant batting skills should be well suited to the higher level of competition at Country Week.

Kristian Gray (Imperials) A long time manager of the LDCA teams, Pistol is very confident in the ability of this squad. Will ensure all players are well treated during the week and arrive ready to perform each day.

Jack Ginnane (Imperials) The young all rounder gives his all when either batting or bowling. Charges in with good pace when bowling and loves to give it a whack when batting.

Eli Richards (Phillip Island) He has become one of the leading batsmen in the LDCA. With 508 runs in A1 this season he is the second highest scorer with two centuries already this season. Also is a great fielder with a quick and accurate throw.

Daniel Mock (OMK) Captain Mocky has taken over the Captaincy this season and is keen to lead the squad.

Last year in a sensational first LDCA season he won the Best Player medal for Country Week and GCL and also made the All Gippsland and VCCL X1. A classy opening bat with 471 local runs this season including a hundred, he is also a handy medium paced bowler.

He is gaining a reputation for being an astute Captain.

Alan Jenkins (Poowong/ Loch) Our experienced opening bowler who loves the opportunity to charge in at the opposition batsmen. A fast bowler who can also create havoc with his ability to move the ball. Has 18 wickets in local cricket this year.

Tim Wightman (Nerrena) Vice Captain. An All Rounder who specialises in top class leg spin bowling. Has been a long term great player for LDCA teams. With 18 wickets and 266 runs this season he is back in form and with his experience will be a vital cog of the bowling team.

Damien Symmons (Nerrena) A great performer for the LDCA over many years at Country Week, Symmo is now a selector. He has been very successful in attracting almost all the top LDCA players to be available sometime during the week. Will be able to provide lots of guidance about what to do at Country Week.

Gary Sauvarin (Imperials) Sauvy is back again to be the back up man and problem solver of Country Week. As a selector is very happy with quality of the squad and will enjoy working hard day and night to get the best out of each player.

Mark Lafferty (Imperials) A veteran LDCA player is enjoying his cricket this season getting back to his hard hitting and slashing batting as shown by a recent hundred he made.

While he is at the crease runs can come quickly.

Jona Watts (Phillip Island) The Island’s English player has had a very good season for them making many middle order runs. He is the 4th highest scorer this season with 428 runs including a century. He has shown he is a great striker of the ball capable of making quick runs.

Amila Ratnaike (Town) With an impeccable record, Amila winner of the last four A Cricketer of the Years, announced his return to local cricket after shoulder issues with a big hundred last week.

Although he won’t be bowling the classy batsman looks set to make a big impact.

Ryan Birkett ( Club ) The opening bowler is having a great season with 17 wickets making him the 3rd highest wicket taker in A1 this season.

Ryan bowls with good pace but his accuracy is his strength along with an ability to move the ball off the pitch.

Tom Richards (Korumburra) As Korumburra’s best bowler this season with 16 wickets the English import is enjoying his time here. Quick and accurate he will be keen to show his ability to send the opposition batsman back to the sheds.

Charith Keerasinghe (Phillip Island) Charith is the leading wicket taker in the LDCA A1 this season with his wily and accurate off spinners having earnt 21 wickets. In the last few years at Country Week has shown an ability to bowl tight overs.

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Sharks outplay Town TOWN was no match for Phillip Island, with bowler Clint Wilson wiping out the middle order.

In the first of the two day match, Phillip Island secured a hefty lead following a more than 200 run partnership from Jarrod Black and Wilson.

Chasing 5/316 Town played out its innings on Saturday. Third batsman Craig McGannon posted the top score with 40 runs, but Phillip Island ensured little more damage was done on the scoreboard.

Wilson took 4/14 and Matthew Wright claimed 3/18. Continuing his fine form out on the field, Black took two catches.

Town was all out for 81 following 37.4 overs.

Town followed on, opening a second innings.

Ned Hanily top scored with 23 runs. Darcy Hume made 13 runs, and was not out at the end of the day.

Phillip Island bowler Michael Young took 2/10.

At the end of the day, Town tallied 3/45.

Chasing 78, OMK defeated Kilcunda Bass.

Playing a fairly consistent innings, OMK’s top scoring batsman was Justin Greenwood with 38 runs.

Russell White and Noel Creed each made 28

runs.

Daniel Blackney was Kilcunda Bass’ top performing bowler, taking 3/20. Rohan Duff and Shaun Tapscott each took out two wickets.

OMK won the day with 7/154.

Kilcunda Bass opened a second innings, which OMK bowler Nick Auddino made short work of.

Auddino claimed 5/29, while White took 3/13.

Batsman Ray Gardiner made the top score with 14 runs.

Kilcunda Bass closed the second innings all out for 64, handing OMK a rare outright win.

Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club successfully defended its 127 run tally against MDU. Workers bowler Joel Brann quickly jumped on the offensive and wiped out MDU’s top order, taking 5/30. Liam Sawyer took 2/16.

MDU’s top score came from Dale Thomas, who made 18 not out. Craig Hoober and Michael Olden made 14 and 13 runs respectively.

MDU was dismissed all out for 106.

Workers opened a second innings, and Sawyer’s 13 runs was the top score on the board.

MDU bowlers Cooper Cary and Mitchell Hoober each claimed two wickets.

Workers saw out the innings with 6/58.

Koonwarra/LRSL also defended its 257 run haul against Nerrena.

John Collins had Koonwarra/LRSL under pressure when he posted 50 runs. Ryan Clark and Gerard Murphy made 42 and 34 runs respectively.

Koonwarra/LRSL bowler Dylan Clark finished off the innings by taking 4/23. Kevin Thorn took 2/46, and Nick Arnup took three catches out on the field.

Nerrena made 209 runs, leaving Koonwarra/ LRSL to take the points.

MDU def by WON CLUB 1st innings Won Club 127 1st innings MDU M. Olden c. I. Barnes b. J. Brann ...................... 13 M. Olden b. N. Dobbie......... 5 P. Allen lbw. b. J. Brann ....... 0 W. Prosser c. C. Harvey b. B. Evans ..................... 10 C. Hoober c. D. Britt b. J. Brann ...................... 14 M. Hoober b. J. Brann.......... 0 D. Thomas n.o. ................... 18 C. Cary lbw. b. J. Brann ....... 5 S. Benra b. L. Sawyer .......... 0 J. Riley c. C. Harvey b. L. Sawyer ..................... 0 M. Le Page lbw. b. M. Sharp..................... 20 Extras ................................ 21 Total ................................. 106 Bowling: J. Brann 5/30, M. Sharp 1/20, N. Dobbie 1/17, B. Evans 1/14, L. Sawyer 2/16.

2nd innings Won Club B. Evans b. D. Thomas b. S. Benra ........................ 1 J. Brann c. D. Thomas

b. M. Hoober .................. 12 J. Schulz c. C. Hoober b. C. Cary ......................... 7 J. Wade b. C. Cary................ 8 N. Dobbie r.o. ....................... 0 M. Sharp c. D. Thomas b. M. Hoober .................... 3 L. Sawyer n.o. .................... 13 C. Harvey n.o. ...................... 7 Extras .................................. 7 Total ................................ 6/58 Bowling: J. Riley 0/2, S. Benra 1/7, C. Cary 2/29, M. Hoober 2/10, M. Olden 0/10.

KILCUNDA BASS def by OMK 1st innings Kilcunda Bass 78 1st innings OMK R. White lbw. b. R. Duff .... 28 L. Jones lbw. b. D. Blackney................ 20 J. Lamers lbw. b. D. Blackney.................. 0 J. Greenwood c. R. Duff b. S. Tapscott .................. 38 D. McMeekin c. C. Elliott b. R. Duff ......................... 0 N. Creed b. D. Blackney .... 28 G. Miller lbw. b. S. Tapscott .................. 17 N. Besley n.o. ..................... 20 N. Auddino n.o. .................... 0 Extras .................................. 3 Total .....................7/154 (dec) Bowling: A. Wells 0/41, R. Duff 2/39, D. Blackney 3/20, S. Tapscott 2/51.

2nd innings Kilcunda Bass B. Joseph b. N. Besley ......... 3 C. Elliott b. N. Auddino ..... 10 R. Gardiner c. J. Lamers b. N. Auddino ................. 14 A. Wells c. J. Lamers b. N. Auddino ................... 5 B. Pugh b. J. Greenwood ..... 5 D. Blackney c. N. Creed b. R. White ..................... 11 S. Tapscott lbw. b. R. White ....................... 2 C. Elliott b. N. Auddino ....... 6 M. Grant c. N. Creed b. N. Auddino ................... 0

In form: Nerrena’s Gerard Murphy contributed 34 runs to his team’s tally.

R. Duff c. N. Creed b. R. White ....................... 4 H. Berry n.o.......................... 0 Extras .................................. 3 Total ................................... 64 Bowling: R. Dixon 0/9, N. Besley 1/6, N. Auddino 5/29, J. Greenwood 1/3, D. McMeekin 0/3, R. White 3/13.

KOONWARRA L/RSL d NERRENA 1st innings Koon L/RSL 257 1st innings Nerrena J. Kelly c. J. Stockdale b. J. Hoy ........................... 9 A. Harrison c. M. Wilson b. J. Pickersgill ............... 24 J. Beckwith c. M. Wilson b. N. Arnup....................... 4

G. Murphy c. J. Stockdale b. B. Tomada .................. 34 R. Clark hit wckt. b. K. Thorne ................... 42 J. Collins c. N. Arnup b. K. Thorne ................... 50 C. Baudinette c. N. Arnup b. D. Clark ...................... 29 S. Murphy b. D. Clark.......... 0 C. Dougherty n.o. ................. 7 J. Collins b. D. Clark............ 0 B. Martin c. N. Arnup b. D. Clark ........................ 1 Extras .................................. 9 Total ................................. 209 Bowling: J. Hoy 1/18, N. Arnup 1/28, J. Pickersgill 1/34, J. Moore 0/24, K. Thorne 2/46, B. Tomata 1/32,

D. Clark 4/23.

TOWN def by PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island5/316 (cc) 1st innings Town A. Hickey c&b. R. Cleeland .............. 3 M. Kreutzberger c. J. Black b. R. Cleeland................... 1 C. McGannon b. C. Wilson.................... 40 D. Hume c. b. C. Andrews ... 6 J. Dean lbw. b. C. Wilson ..... 0 D. Goss lbw. b. C. Wilson .... 0 N. Hanily c. C. Wilson b. M. Wright ................... 12 R. Edwards b. C. Wilson ...... 0 T. Cashin b. M. Wright......... 3

L. Kleinert b. M. Wright ...... 0 A. Hanily n.o. ..................... 12 Extras .................................. 4 Total ................................... 81 Bowling: R. Cleeland 2/4, G. Odgers 0/28, C. Andrews 1/12, C. Wilson 4/14, M. Wright 3/18, A. Thomas 0/3.

2nd innings Town N. Hanily c. b. J. Black ...... 23 A. Hanily b. M. Young ......... 0 A. Hickey c. J. Black b. M. Young...................... 4 D. Hume n.o. ...................... 13 Extras .................................. 5 Total ................................ 3/45 Bowling: A. Thomas 0/25, M. Young 2/10, M. Parsons 0/4, J. Black 1/5.

• LDCA B Grade Division Two

O’Keefe dominates for Foster FOSTER secured a win over the Imperials, defending its hefty total of 5/300.

Imperials batsman James Forrester fought to keep the Imps in the game, top scoring with 50 runs.

He was later bowled

by Daniel O’Keefe, who was still in form after his massive 139 haul during Foster’s innings the previous week.

Chiranjib Mondal and Kristian Gray also performed well, making 49

and 41 runs respectively.

Mondal was caught by Satish Venna, bowled by O’Keefe, and Gray was also bowled by O’Keefe.

Foster had its eye on the points, and Paul Jervies helped to make it so by claiming 5/60. O’Keefe took 4/55.

At the end of 63 overs, Foster claimed victory, with the Imperials making a final score of 233.

Chasing 111, Korumburra took a win over top of the ladder Glen Alvie.

Opening batsman Barry Kerr got the ball rolling for Korumburra by putting

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Inverloch .........................108 Won Club ........................108 OMK................................102 Glen Alvie..........................72 Phillip Island ......................60 Korumburra ........................60 Town...................................36 Kilcunda Bass ....................30 A Grade Division 2 Nerrena ...........................102 Poowong-Loch ..................96 Koonwarra-L/RSL ...........60 Imperials ...........................60 Won Miners ........................42 Foster..................................42 MDU ..................................30 B Grade Division 1 Won Club ........................120 Phillip Island...................108 OMK................................104 Koonwarra L/RSL ...........72 Nerrena ...............................72 MDU ..................................42 Town...................................42 Kilcunda-Bass ....................24 B Grade Division 2 Glen Alvie..........................96 Korumburra .....................84 Poowong-Loch ..................80 Won Miners ......................60 Inverloch ............................48

Imperials ............................42 Foster..................................30 C Grade Division 1 Korumburra ...................114 Won Club ........................110 OMK................................102 Nerrena ...........................100 MDU ..................................72 Phillip Island ......................66 Inverloch ............................18 Town...................................18 C Grade Division 2 OMK................................116 Phillip Island...................108 Glen Alvie..........................96 Won Club ..........................84 Poowong-Loch ...................60 Korumburra ........................60 Koonwarra L/RSL..............48 Kilcunda-Bass ....................12 Town.....................................0 Under 16 Won Club ..........................78 Glen Alvie..........................66 OMK..................................66 Koonwarra L/RSL ...........48 MDU ..................................42 Korumburra ........................42 Town...................................18 Nerrena ...............................18 Kilcunda Bass ......................6

20 runs on the board.

However, it was Darren Scott and Nick Leppin – making 50 and 52 runs respectively – who drove it home for Korumburra.

Daniel Gilbert was Glen Alvie’s top bowler, claiming 4/26.

However, Korumburra took the points with 8/198.

Glen Alvie opened a second innings, in which Alex Hamilton made 68 not out. Jy Hull made 23 runs.

Korumburra bowlers Scott Checkley, Shayne Harland and Tom Crocker

each took out a wicket, and Glen Alvie made 3/113.

Chasing 141, Poowong Loch secured a comfortable win over Wonthaggi Miners.

Trevor Allen’s 57 run haul drove Poowong Loch over the line before he was bowled by Matthew Greenway. Ian Jenkins, Brad Hall and Paul Dyer also performed well, making 40, 33 and 30 runs respectively.

Miners’ bowlers Rohan Todd and Wayne Chapman each took out two wickets.

However, Poowong Loch won the day with a final score of 8/241.

Inverloch had the bye this round.

FOSTER d IMPERIALS 1st innings Foster 5/300 (dec) 1st innings Imperials A. Meyer c. W. Davy b. P. Jervies....................... 3 C. Mondal c. S. Venna b. D. O’Keefe ................. 49 R. O’Loughlin lbw. b. P. Jervies....................... 0 D. McLennan lbw. b. P. Jervies....................... 0 J. Forrester b. D. O’Keefe .. 50 K. Gray b. D. O’Keefe ....... 41 P. McCaughan b. P. Jervies .. 6

P. McCaughan hit wckt. b. D. O’Keefe ................. 12 K. Cooper n.o. ...................... 8 H. McGannon c. G. Tanner b. P. Jervies....................... 5 Extras ................................ 60 Total ................................. 233 Bowling: P. Jervies 5/60, N. Clarke 0/37, D. O’Keefe 4/55, S. Lanyon 0/7, A. Starret 0/31, G. Tanner 0/17, S. Roffey 0/7.

KORUMBURRA d GLEN ALIE 1st innings Glen Alvie 111 1st innings Korumburra B. Kerr c. S. Watson b. J. Thorn ...................... 20 T. Crocker b. D. Gilbert ....... 2 J. Petrie lbw. b. J. Thorn....... 8

D. Kemp lbw. b. J. Thomas .. 4 J. Richards b. D. Gilbert..... 18 S. Harland b. J. Thorn ........ 14 J. Celebrine b. D. Gilbert ..... 2 D. Scott n.o. ....................... 50 N. Leppin b. D. Gilbert ...... 52 Extras ................................ 29 Total .....................8/198 (dec) Bowling: J. Thomas 1/30, D. Gilbert 4/26, J. Hales 0/26, J. Thorn 3/24, B. McRae 0/4, A. Hamilton 0/25, S. Lowe 0/32, S. Watson 0/13.

2nd innings Glen Alvie J. Hales c. D. Kemp b. S. Checkley .................. 5 S. Watson lbw. b. S. Harland .................... 5 A. Hamilton n.o.................. 68 J. Hull c. D. Scott

b. T. Crocker................... 23 J. Tiziani n.o. ........................ 1 Extras ................................ 11 Total .............................. 3/113 Bowling: S. Checkley 1/22, M. Patching 0/6, S. Harland 1/37, D. Scott 0/10, T. Crocker 1/13, D. Kemp 0/18.

WON MINERS v POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Won Miners 141 1st innings Poowong Loch Extras ................................ 41 Total .............................. 8/239 Bowling: R. Todd 2/32, M. Greenway 1/50, G. Peters 1/22, W. Chapman 2/17, M. Martin 0/19, A. Hall 0/28, T. Wells 0/6, J. Aitken 1/22, P. Loos 1/19.S

U13 squad announced GAME one for the LDCA U13 GCL side against Sale/Maffra will be played at Scorpion Park, Leongatha on Sunday, February 18.

Four piece balls will be used for this 40 over a side match that starts at 10am.

Game two against Warragul will be on Sunday, Opening night: pictured are the teams that took part in night one of Leongatha Croquet February 25. The venue is still to be decided.

Club’s recent Twilight Competition.

The Squad: Jack Butcher (Inverloch/ Glen Alvie); Ben Hanrahan (Town); Trent McRae (Town); Thomas Boyd (Inverloch); Joshua Checkley (Korumburra); Tom Hanily (Town); Joel Leeden (Koonwarra/LRSL); Lachie Gill (Town); Noah Humphrey (Club); Ryan Sinclair (Korumburra); Riley Mathews LEONGATHA Croquet all teams vying for the top spot. plied by the members.

(Korumburra) Terry and Hank from team If anyone would like to try out Week 1 - Matrix Chilsolm (Club); Brady Ross Club’s annual Twilight ‘Intense’ are the early front run- the great game they are welcome Competition began Mon- ners; however with three more to come along on a Wednesday (Phillip Island); Jaxon Hayes (OMK).

Week 2 - Zach Scholz (Inverloch); Jai William- day, February 5, when the nights to run during February all and Saturday at 1pm and have son (Club); Isaac Seuren (Inverloch). some fun. are in the mix for the win. club hosted eight teams of teams Emergency: Patrick Johnson (Town) Use of equipment and coachThere was lots of fun had by two.

Sam Mathews: coach all, and the croquet club put on ing are free. Please wear flat soled Competition was fierce with a sausage sizzle and supper sup- shoes.

Jareth Hume LDCA

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• LDCA A Grade Division One

Ratnaike scores another blow for Town which almost upset OMK the previous round, get off the bottom and look for more wins before the end of the season.

The top three clubs in A1 all won through in their matches on Saturday.

OMK 3/476 as expected won its contest against Chasing 267, Leon- Kilcunda Bass 173.

Cochrane, Dell and gatha Town slumped to 3/77 before Ratnaike Cant all took three wickstepped up with his ets apiece for the Digbig innings including a gers with Kilcunda Bass swashbuckling 14 sixes. top scorer being Andrew No other Town batsmen Donohue with 80. OMK scored above 18 (Ma- sent Killy in for another dusanka) such was the bat to try and claim outdominance of Ratnaike’s right but Kilcunda Bass scored 4/124 before the innings.

The win saw Town, match was concluded.

ON the back of a fine 191 by highly talented Town cricketer Amila Ratnaike, the Scorpions surged home to defeat Phillip Island at Cowes.

Inverloch 215 was too strong for Glen Alvie which could only muster 97, no bat getting beyond 19. Kit Rotthier 4/15 and Luis Rankin 3/22 saw plenty of action with allGippsland cricketer Dave Newman taking 2/14.

Club, chasing 135, had this one sewn up comfortably with opener Sam Huitema scoring 85 before being run out.

Ryan G Thomas finished 58 not out as Club finished on 3/204 declared sending Korumburra in for a second innings; the Cobras finishing on 1/43.

INVERLOCH d GLEN ALVIE

1st inings Inverloch 215 1st innings Glen Alvie J. Smith c. W. Stewart b. K. Rotthier.................... 3 S. Smith b. L. Rankin ........... 4 D. Hales lbw. b. D. Newman ................ 19 P. Palmer c. B. Thomas b. K. Rotthier.................... 0 J. Glen b. D. Newman ........ 16 D. Diwell c. W. Stewart b. K. Rotthier.................. 11 M. Heeps b. A. Mujtaba ..... 11 R. Slade n.o. ......................... 5 W. Luke c. T. McQualter b. K. Rotthier.................. 17 J. Minahan c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin...................... 1 K. Simpson c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin...................... 4 Extras .................................. 6 Total ................................... 97 Bowling: K. Rotthier 4/15, L. Rankin 3/22, W. Rankin 0/16, D. Newman 2/14, T. McQualter 0/2, B.

Thomas 0/6, A. Mujtaba 1/2, E. Cousins 0/16.

OMK d KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings OMK 3/476 (cc) 1st innings Kilcunda Bass A. Larcombe c. J. Van Rooye b. P. Dell ......................... 15 J. Markland c. T. Wyatt b. J. Van Rooye .............. 18 C. Davidson c. A. Miller b. N. Cant ....................... 12 M. Gill c. A. Rose b. J. Cochrane................. 31 A. Donohue c. E. Lamers b. J. Cochrane................. 80 J. Tregear c&b. J. Cochrane .............. 0 M. Khan c. E. Lamers b. J. Cochrane................... 5 J. Mahood c. b. P. Dell ......... 0 A. McBride n.o. ................... 2 C. Peckett b. N. Cant............ 0 D. Bettles c. J. Cochrane b. N. Cant ......................... 0 Extras ................................ 10 Total ................................. 173

Bowling: J. Cochrane 3/50, P. Dell 3/58, J. Van Rooye 1/22, N. Cant 3/25, D. Lloyd 0/15.

2nd innings Kilcunda Bass A. Larcombe c. D. Mock b. D. Lloyd ..................... 41 J. Markland lbw. b. P. Dell ... 1 M. Gill c. A. Rose b. J. Cochrane................... 5 M. Khan c. b. J. Cochrane .... 4 J. Tregear n.o. ..................... 51 C. Davidson n.o.................. 12 Extras ................................ 10 Total .............................. 4/124 Bowling: J. Cochrane 2/32, P. Dell 1/21, D. Lloyd 1/17, J. Van Rooye 0/5, N. Cant 0/6, T. Wyatt 0/24, E. Lamers 0/13.

WON CLUB d KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra 135 1st innings Won Club J. Wallace c. P. Dunlevie

b. E. Allaway .................... 0 S. Huitema r.o. ................... 85 M. Thomas c. A. Balfour b. S. Dole........................ 39 R. Thomas n.o. ................... 58 A. Geyer n.o. ........................ 9 Extras ................................ 13 Total .....................3/204 (dec) Bowling: H. McNeill 0/42, T. Richards 0/36, E. Allaway 1/47, D. Wyhoon 0/26, S. Dole 1/38, I. Osman 0/5.

2nd innings Korumburra I. Osman n.o. ...................... 28 A. Balfour b. J. Sheerin........ 7 S. Dole n.o............................ 7 Extras .................................. 1 Total ................................ 1/43 Bowling: R. Birkett 0/13, M. McCall 0/4, J. Sheerin 1/17, A. Geyer 0/6, D. Herbert 0/2, R. Thomas 0/0, M. Thomas 0/1.

PHILLIP ISLAND def by TOWN 1st innings

Phillip Island 267 1st innings Town N. Cowling c. J. Watts b. B. Christopher .............. 5 M. Madusanka c. S. Kirton b. C. Keerthisinghe ........ 18 A. Ratnaike c. M. Dennerley b. E. Richards ............... 191 M. Davies c. S. Kirton b. C. Keerthisinghe .......... 4 Y. Alwis c. J. Keating b. E. Richards ................. 12 J. Schelling b. E. Richards ... 2 M. Borschman c. S. Kirton b. C. Keerthisinghe ........ 12 M. Smith c. J. Keating b. S. Kirton ....................... 4 J. Hume n.o. ....................... 13 S. Clark n.o. ......................... 1 Extras .................................. 9 Total .............................. 8/271 Bowling: M. Dennerley 0/16, B. Christopher 1/15, S. Kirton 1/72, E. Richards 3/63, C. Keerthisinghe 3/67, J. Watts 0/31.

• LDCA A Grade Division Two

Nervous win to Imperials IMPERIALS scored a nail biting win over MDU on the back of a fine 107 by Jack Ginnane.

Losing 2/6 at the start, Imperials’ Ginnane stepped up with his century including nine 4’s and five 6’s. Despite losing wickets around him Ginnane held firm, being dismissed as Imperials reached 8/191, eight runs short of victory.

When Damon Ginnane went bowled for a duck suddenly it was 9/191 but fortunately Tim Sauvarin held his nerve making 22 not out to give Imps the win.

On Leongatha turf, Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL scored a disappointing 89 in reply to Nerrena’s 201 to keep the Red Caps firmly in con-

trol on top. None of the Cougars star bats namely Sam Hughes (10) and Ben Perry (14) fired with only opener Ben Davison providing any resistance with 31.

Josh Trease claimed four scalps while Tim Wightman claimed 3/24.

In the final match Poowong/Loch 212 proved just too strong for Miners 184 in a tight one.

Top scorers for Miners were Josh Andrighetto 42 and Blake Andrighetto 37. Miners tail wagged and it very nearly pulled off an unlikely win with Jayden Loos, the number 11, making 36 and Jonothon Rumbold 22 not out both pushing for an elevation up the order.

Alan Jenkins proved his worth again with the ball taking 5/47 for Poo-

wong Loch. Foster had the bye.

IMPERIALS d MDU 1st innings MDU 9/198 (cc) 1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin c. T. Sinclair b. N. Eddy ........................ 0 R. Higgins c. D. Mathews b. N. Eddy ...................... 21 M. McGrath c. T. Sinclair b. D. Mathews .................. 1 J. Ginnane c. M. Cantwell b. P. Vine ...................... 107 M. Lafferty c. T. Sinclair b. B. Thorson.................... 8 M. Elliott c. T. Sinclair b. B. Thorson.................... 0 S. Vagg lbw. b. N. Eddy ....... 5 L. Rogers c. D. Mathews b. C. Harris ..................... 36 T. Sauvarin n.o. .................. 22 D. Ginnane b. B. Thorson .... 0 L. Riseley b. P. Vine ............. 0 Extras .................................. 2 Total ................................. 202 Bowling: D. Mathews 1/52, N. Eddy 3/49, P. Vine 2/34, C. Harris 1/22, M. Cantwell 0/13, B. Thorson 3/30.

POOWONG LOCH d WON MINERS 1st innings Poowong Loch 212

1st innings Won Miners C. Thomas lbw. b. A. Jenkins ................... 11 B. Andrighetto c. B. Monson b. J. Bardwell ................. 37 D. Loos c. A. Bardwell b. A. Jenkins ..................... 5 J. Andrighetto c. A. Bardwell b. A. Jenkins ................... 42 J. O’Reilly c. D. Brain b. A. Jenkins ..................... 1 J. Honeysett c. A. Bardwell b. D. Fawcett .................... 2 A. Honeysett c. C. Knox b. A. Jenkins ..................... 4 S. Farrington c&b. J. Bardwell .............. 9 J. Rumbold n.o. .................. 22 C. Honeysett b. M. Loader ... 3 J. Loos b. M. Loader .......... 36 Extras ................................ 12 Total ................................. 184 Bowling: D. Fawcett 1/59, A. Jenkins 5/47, M. Loader 2/28, J. Bardwell 2/26, B. Monson 0/9, S. Jenkins 0/7.

NERRENA d KOON L/RSL 1st innings Nerrena 201 1st innings Koon L/RSL B. Davison b. J. Trease....... 31 J. Hughes b. J. Trease ........... 0 J. Hastings lbw. b. J. Trease........................ 3 B. Perry lbw. b. T. Wightman ............... 14 S. Hughes b. T. Wightman ............... 10 S. Parker r.o. ......................... 5 D. Baker b. J. Trease ............ 1 C. McPhee c. J. Trease b. T. Wightman ............... 13 J. Kennedy r.o. ..................... 2

Tidy: Nerrena’s Zack Trease tied down one end with a very economical 0/14 from 11 overs including seven maidens on the Leongatha turf wicket against Koony.

B. Hastings b. N. Trotto ....... 0 T. Elliott n.o. ........................ 0 Extras ................................ 10 Total ................................... 89

Bowling: J. Trease 4/28, P. Matheson 0/4, N. Trotto 1/10, A. Trotto 0/2, Z. Trease 0/14, T. Wightman 3/24.

2nd innings Nerrena D. Baldi n.o. ......................... 5 H. Funnell c.......................... 0 N. Battersby n.o. .................. 0

Extras .................................. 6 Total ................................ 1/11 Bowling: J. Kennedy 1/3, T. Elliott 0/4.

• GCL Final

Scorpions host Gippsland Cricket League final LEONGATHA Town hosted the grand final of the senior Gippsland Cricket League on Sunday with Bairnsdale taking the title over Sale/Maffra.

The Scorpions have hosted the premier event for the last two years and the two visiting associations and the Gippsland Cricket League were full of praise for the showcase venue.

Curator Matt Davies said the club had worked hard over the last 4-5 years to make the venue one of the best around with “plenty of runs” on the good, flat wicket.

Bairnsdale won the toss and batted, hitting up 5/238 on the back of a fine 99 by opener Rohan Blandford who was later named Man of the Match. In reply Sale/ Maffra scored 197 with lots of 20’s and 30’s but no-one going on to make the big score necessary.

The 2017/18 All Gippsland team was also announced on Sunday with just one Resistance: Ben Davison top scored for Koonwarra/Leongatha Leongatha representative, Dave Newman.

RSL with 31 in a disappointing total of 89 against Nerrena.

The team is: batsmen, Scott Davidson –

Bairnsdale, David Newman - Leongatha & District, Bradley Scott - Sale-Maffra, Nathan Massey - Sale-Maffra, Fraser Duncan - Warragul & District, Chris Lehner Traralgon & District; bowlers, Stephan Grobler – Bairnsdale, Lee Stockdale - Traralgon & District, Max Merton - Traralgon & District, Jack Rietschel - Sale-Maffra, and Jack Tatterson - Sale-Maffra(Wicketkeeper).

Leongatha Recreation Reserve was the host of the final of the GCL Under 18’s with Central Gippsland 193 defeating Sale/ Maffra 140.

It wasn’t all bad news for Sale/Maffra with that Association prevailing in the Under 16’s final at Korumburra Recreation Reserve. Batting first Sale Maffra scored 9/212 to defeat Central Gippsland 153.

Former Region 7 Secretary (2000 to 2010) Peter Flahavin was presented with a Life Membership.

In addition to 10 years as Secretary, Peter also spent many years in a management role with the U/21 team. President George Munro made the presentation.

Honour: GCL president George Munro, right, presents Peter Flahavin with his life membership of Gippsland Cricket.

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Records smashed at swim sports JOSH Wight set new records at Leongatha Secondary College’s House Swimming Sports on Friday.

Swimming in the U14 age group, Josh broke the 50m breaststroke record with 36.47 (old record 39.44, held by Thomas Bouquet), the 50m butterfly record with 29.66 (old record 31.67, held

by Lachlan Harms), and the 50m backstroke record with 33.06 (old record 37.15, held by Jack Dunn).

Josh formerly swam with the Leongatha Sharks for four years, and has been swimming with the South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club for the past two years.

Josh was pleased with the results on the day, having swum some unofficial personal bests.

Josh will be looking to take his swimming further in the next few years, hoping to one day bring home a national title.

Mittyak took out the house shield this year with a massive 434 points.

Mundara came in second with 336, Joatoba third with 290 and Kindyerra fourth with 233.

The school also congratulated its age champions: U12/13 boys champion Xavier Bolge, and Last sports: from left, Leongatha Secondary College Year 12 students Issy Pruin, Evie runners up Thomas Hanily and Oliver Buckley; Dekker, Madi Oldham and Caysie Clark enjoyed their last school swimming carnival toU12/13 girls champion Sophie Carruthers and gether on Friday. runner up Harper McLennan; U14 boys champion Josh Wight and runner up Jesse Helms; U14 girls champion Freya Liepa and runner up Zara McKenzie; U15 boys champion Jack Allen and runner up Tom Collins; U15 girls champion Alahna Arnason and runner up Jessie Fowkes; U16 boys champion Thomas Bouquet and runner up Stuart Bright; U16 girls champions Lani Bellingham and Rahni Mann, and runner up Isla Hickey; U17 boys champion Jordan Brown and runner up Merlin Gammon; U17 girls champion Grace Allen and runner up Hayley Wight; U18/20 boys champion Rohan Baudinette and runner up Francesco Inzirillo; U18/20 girls champion Shae Kyle, and runners up Hannah Potter, Katelyn Jackson and Kayla Redpath.

Swim stars: Ollie Buckley and Zara Kreutzberger had a great day at Leongatha Secondary College’s House Swimming Sports on Friday.

Swimmers: Zali Deenan, Lizzie Harms, Casey Thorson and Lani Bellingham competed in Leongatha Secondary College’s House Swimming Sports on Friday.

Young champs: back from left, junior swimmers Sophie Carruthers, Harper McLennan, Josh Wight, Freya Liepa, Tom Collins, Jack Allen, front from left, Oliver Buckley, Thomas Hanily, Xavier Bolge, Jesse Helms, Zara McKenzie, Jessie Fowkes and Alahna Arnason received medals at Leongatha Secondary College’s House Swimming Sports on Friday.

Winners: Mittyak house captains Darcy Hume, Ben Perry, Ella Harris, Gemma Drysdale, Niamh Martin and Shae Kyle accepted the shield on behalf of their team Leongatha SecondRecord breaker: Josh Wight picked up the ary College’s House Swimming Sports on Friday.

U14 age champion medal after breaking three records at Leongatha Secondary College’s House Swimming Sports on Friday.

Cheering for Mundara: front from left, Molly-Mae Nicols, Mackenzie Gourlay, back from left, Freya Liepa, Kiana Arnold, Chelsea Elliott, Lauren Kish and Molly Grimley donned gold for their team at Leongatha Secondary College’s House Swimming Sports on Friday.

LEONGATHA TOWN NETBALL CLUB REGISTRATION DAY 2018 SEASON

WEDNESDAY, FEB 21, 4 - 6PM AT THE LDNA NETBALL COURTS All Ages welcome.

U11, U13, U15, U17 Boys and Girls Senior (A & B Grade) Ladies No experience required.

COMPETITION STARTS SAT APRIL 21 All games played each week at Leongatha courts Supporters: Leongatha Secondary College students were excited to cheer on their teammates at the House Swimming Sports on Friday.

Achievement: back from left, Lani Bellingham, Stuart Bright, Tom Bouquet, Jordan Brown, Merlin Gammon, Shae Kyle, Rohan Baudinette, front from left, Isla Hickey, Rahni Mann, Hayley Wight, Grace Allen, Kayla Redpath, Katelyn Jackson and Hannah Potter were senior age champions at Leongatha Secondary College’s House Swimming Sports on Friday.

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