The Great Southern Star - January 24, 2017

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Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!

SOUTH Gippslanders will be out in force celebrating Australia Day on Thursday, with plenty of great events happening around the region. From left, Balwyn’s Bianca and Mikayla Edwards were soaking up the summer sun in Cape Paterson on Saturday in the lead up to the big national day.

HOLY COW Australia’s best cow and record price for calf

By Tony Giles and Sarah Vella SOUTH Gippsland has cemented its reputation as a centre for dairying excellence, after being crowned home of the best cow in Australia and a calf owned by a former local sold for an Australian record price.

Bushlea Jerseys of Leongatha and Koonwarra took out the prize for best cow in the country at

last week’s International Dairy Week at Tatura, northern Victoria.

At the same event, a two month old calf owned

by Callum Moscript, formerly of Leongatha South, sold for $251,000.

The Bushlea Jersey cow, Bushlea Van Fernleaf 10, owned and bred by Keith and Pat Kuhne and Wayne and Lisa Kuhne, took out the Supreme Champion Dairy Cow. It is the first time a Gippsland bred cow has won the top prize in what is recognised as

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the biggest cow exhibition in Australasia and probably is among the top six exhibitions in the world.

The cow is a four year old but was having its first outing in the show ring. It won many awards along the way, taking out the senior four years and over class, the Senior Champion Jersey, and Grand Champion Jersey. The cow was then up against the other top cows in their breeds, including the best Ayrshire, Illawarra, Brown Swiss and Holstein.

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Wayne Kuhne travelled to Tatura with his daughter Ruby and was helped in preparations by Zach Redpath and Matt Templeton, who led the winning cow in the parade ring.

Mr Kuhne described the win as “massive” and an endorsement of the stud for the family and everyone who works for Bushlea.

He said he fielded a number of offers both before and after the exhibition but declined to part with the cow.

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Gas explosion burns woman

By Tony Giles SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento and councillor, Cr Jeremy Rich, were part of a dramatic day at Walkerville last week.

Demolished: a camper trailer was completely destroyed in the fire at Walkerville last Thursday.

A woman aged 45 was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital in a serious condition with burns after an LP gas cylinder ignited last Thursday, January 19 at Walkerville Caravan Park.

The woman sustained burns to her arm, leg and face as she was attempting to change over the cylinder.

She was outside her camper trailer at the time of the explosion. Her husband and daughter were inside and both managed to escape the camper trailer before it was burnt to the ground. The family lives in Melbourne.

No other campers or sites were affected by the explosion.

The fire also spread to a small area of scrub and grass according to the CFA’s Simon Bloink, the rostered duty officer for district 9.

Campers and the manager of the caravan park were quickly on the scene, throwing buckets of water and using the supplied hose reels at the park to extinguish the fires at the camper trailer and the surrounding bush.

Cr Argento, an ex Toora CFA captain, was asked to be the appointed fire investigator. Mean-

while Cr Rich, who has property close to the caravan park, was asked if he would allow access for both a road and air ambulance.

Fire crews from both Fish Creek and Tarwin Lower attended the fire, conducting remedial work and hosing down the area which had mostly been extinguished.

Manager of the caravan park for the last 10 years, Cameron Walker, praised the campers who immediately stepped into action to help the family when the explosion occurred.

“I had a call from a fisherman and a number of others in the park as soon as it happened and ran down to assist, while many others in the park put their own safety aside to help,” he said.

“This is the first time we’ve had an incident of this nature involving a gas bottle in my time here and I am pleased the fire plans we’ve adopted here worked well in this instance.”

One of the campers who stepped in to help, farmer John Walsh from Fish Creek, sustained some burns to his feet when he unselfishly went in to assist. He was taken to South Gippsland Hospital at Foster by ambulance for treatment.

Getting better: John Walsh, left, who still bears the scars of burnt feet, put his own safety at risk to help after a gas explosion last Thursday.

John is pictured with wife, Jade and daughter Kaylee. The family farms in Fish Creek.

South Gippsland’s dairy honours “It certainly gives the business a lift and no doubt will add more value onto the whole herd,” he said.

“The Fernleaf cow is the foundation cow in our stud since it was established in 1945 and the most well known of our cow family.”

The calf sale set a new national record price, more than doubling the previous record.

Owned by Mr Moscript and Declan Patten, Lightning Ridge-CMD Jedi Gigi sold to American company ST Genetics at the World Wide Series Evolution sale, as part of International

Dairy Week.

Mr Moscript and Mr Patten also sold a full sister to the record breaking calf for $37,000 to Hill Valley Holsteins in Kongwak.

Mr Moscript said on the day of the sale, he and Mr Patten were anxious.

“There was a lot of hype around the calf, a lot of talk and a lot of figures were being thrown around,” he said.

“She started slow at $30,000, which made me nervous. Then she got up to $120,000 and she kept going.”

Messrs Moscript and Patten invested around $30,000 to $40,000 in the bloodline to get it on the ground

and then develop it.

“We buy a lot of embryos from North America. We aim to buy good genomics, high DNA value cattle,” Mr Moscript said.

“The opportunity came up to buy and we took it. We DNA tested the resulting calf and she was the fourth highest genomic total performance index calf in the world.”

The calf was the highest genetically ranked dairy cow to ever be sold.

“It effectively makes the animal attractive for investors or AI companies, to put into their breeding programs to breed the next generation

of high quality males and females for the industry,” Mr Moscript said.

The calf will head into quarantine, before being exported to Canada and then on to Texas.

Mr Moscript, who now lives in Launceston, Tasmania, said the calf exceeded his previous sale record, by nearly $200,000.

“We are always buying and selling.

I think it is like any business; if you have a product, you have to put the best out in the market place,” he said.

“It is important to give everyone in the world an opportunity to buy the best genetics.”

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What a cow: Keith and Wayne Kuhne of Bushlea Jerseys and the best Aussie cow, Bushlea Van Fernleaf 10, back home at the dairy on the weekend.

Record breaker: this calf sold for $251,000 at International Dairy Week recently, smashing previous Australian sales records for cattle. The calf was owned by Callum Moscript, formerly of Leongatha South, fourth from left, and his business partner Declan Patten, front left, pictured with representatives of buyers ST Genetics and of the World Wide Series Evolution sale.

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Holiday flicks well supported STADIUM Four Cinema Leongatha has been packed with people these school holidays.

“We’ve been slightly busier than last year’s school holidays,” Stadium Four Cinema manager Michael Kirk said.

One very popular movie is Disney’s animation Moana, aimed at children and featuring enchant-

ing songs.

Seating is not allocated, meaning that groups wanting to sit together should arrive early.

Other children’s movies currently screening include Middle School: the Worst Years of my Life, Ballerina and Sing.

Rouge One: a Star Wars Story is having a huge success, being the most popular movie showing at Stadium Four Cinema in Leongatha these holidays.

La la land tells a story of an aspiring actress who serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions.

After she meets a jazz musician, success mounts for the both of them and they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love

affair.

“It has been very popular and busy,” Mr Kirk said referring to La la land.

“La la land was only released on 65 screens in Australia.”

Mr Kirk is able to bring these films to Leongatha because art house productions draw a crowd locally.

Leongatha Stadium Four Cinema is hosting a competition over the school holidays for anyone who purchases a ticket to watch Red Dog: True Blue for a chance to win a family trip to Darwin valued at $13,500 and the runner up wins a Red Dog: True Blue merchandise pack valued at $70.

“I’m looking forward to the 23rd of March because the Beauty and the Beast film which is not animated is coming out,” said Mr Kirk.

Fifty Shades Darker comes to Stadium Four Cinema on February 9, which is expected to be popular.

The new animation Boss Baby will be released on March 23 in Leongatha.

Jasper Jones an Australian film comes out on March 2, and a competition will begin when the movie is out.

The Easter holidays are looking fun and exciting with Smurfs: the Lost Village, the Lego Batman movie and the Fate of the Furious all being released in time for the holidays.

Holiday activities: Tameka Vaneck from Wonthaggi played on the Busy season: Lachlan McRae from Tarwin, Jack Wightman from vending machines whilst waiting for Moana to start at Leongatha Leongatha and Jacob McRae from Tarwin saw Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life at Leongatha Stadium Four Cinema.

Stadium Four Cinema.

Magic excites children at Leongatha Library MR Tricks the magician delighted more than 80 children and adults alike with almost an hour of magic tricks at the Leongatha Library last Thursday afternoon.

Having already performed at other branches of the West Gippsland Regional Library, including Mirboo North, Wonthaggi, Phillip Island and Inverloch, Mr

Tricks’ polished act left the audience astounded.

“Mr Tricks is very much what I would call an old school magician,” principal librarian of South Gippsland Michael Hogan said.

Mr Tricks has performed magic since he was six years old and his magical routine for local children saw some spectators jumping up and down with amazement.

“Kids who came had an incredible opportunity to take part in the joy of a simple magic trick being performed.

“Everyone was equally mystified,” Mr Hogan said.

The branches of the West Gippsland Regional Library have been running special programs over the school holidays including themed story times and art and craft afternoons in addition to their regular events.

Box of tricks: Brandyn Clifford and Poppy Sarhanis from Leongatha Little assistants: Mr Tricks and his comical magic drew lots of were left bewildered by Mr Tricks’ magic show at the Leongatha Li- laughter from local children including Hayden Johncy from Korumburra and Ruby Taylor from Leongatha at the Leongatha Library on brary last Thursday.

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Summer trade hot in Inverloch

By Tayla Kershaw SUMMER is heating up, and Inverloch traders have reaped the rewards both during the Christmas New Year period and throughout January.

Paul the Pieman enjoyed an excellent holiday period, with more day trippers making their way to the coastal town. “It’s the weather that really helps us. The sun brings people to the beach and they come in for a bite to eat during the day,� owner Paul Woods said. “Everyone comes down because they love their water sports and we offer options for breakfast and lunch.�

This season’s bestsellers were the classic sausage rolls and meat pies, followed by vanilla slice, white bread and coffee. “We found ourselves making new batches every day. We put pressure on our butcher because we exceeded our own expectations,� Mr Woods said. “I think business is up on last year. Business used to be a bit more seasonal but more people are coming in throughout the year and winter was quite good also. Inverloch is seeing plenty of growth.�

Mr Woods said Inverloch’s location was help-

ing with the flow of tourism. People are starting to look further a field for a holiday destinations, and Inverloch is just one and a half hours from Melbourne. “It’s the same as having Lorne on the other side of the city. It’s accessible to families. I think the real estate agents in town really have their work cut out for them; the town has had a lot more growth since I’ve been here.�

Mr Woods said a recent renovation had also helped the bakery become more efficient and helped staff flow through customers at the counter.

The rush did not end after New Year for Paul the Pieman. The bakery filled a big order for Tarwin music festival Unify last weekend, which had staff baking around the clock for three days.

Gusto Gelateria experienced a massive hike in business once the warmer weather settled in. “Inverloch has been quite packed lately. We normally have a few more people in around December but we had a late summer this year. Business is in full force now,� owner Rhia Nix said. “It has been fantastic.

Winter can be a hard for

most businesses so it’s great to see plenty of people coming in and boosting the business.�

Once again, salted caramel was the public’s favourite gelato flavour, followed by chocolate hazelnut and the new sticky date pudding.

Gusto Gelateria opened its Wonthaggi shop this year and already has a consistent flow of customers.

Haze and Home and the Inlet Hotel have both enjoyed consistent seasons.

Owner of Haze and Home Kylie Hodge said her business was a popu-

lar destination to shop for Christmas present. “We had heaps of locals come in before December.

We’ve just started to stock plants, which were really popular,� she said. “Summer clothes and books were popular as well. The tourism market was busier after New Year.

Overall, it has all been pretty positive.�

The Inlet Hotel’s John McInnes said a lot of families had come in to enjoy a meal. “It’s been a pretty solid summer. We’ve seen similar numbers to last year, which we are happy with,� he said.

Right, Busy bakery: Paul the Pieman’s Sharon Gostling showcases the delicious range of bread baked in store every day.

Father dies in horror crash

By Caroline Varrasso Crawford ONE man was killed and three others were taken to hospital after a fatal collision at Leongatha South on Sunday.

Investigators have been told an 18 year old female from Morwell was driving a Renault SUV travelling north on the Bass Highway and swerved to avoid a line of cars that were stopped due to a car turning onto Leongatha South-Outtrim Road at about 4.50pm.

Her late evasive action caused the car to collide with the last of the vehicles in the line and then went onto the wrong side of the road.

The Renault then collided with a family from Nerrena who were in a Captiva that was travelling south on the Bass Highway.

A 52 year old man, who was the rear seat passenger in the Renault and father of the driver, was ejected out of the car as it flipped and he was crushed as it landed on top of him.

Other members of the public who were involved in the incident lifted the car off the man.

The man was worked on for over an hour by emergency services but died at the scene.

A young boy, believed to be from Nerrena, was airlifted to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a non lifethreatening condition.

A woman and a man were transported to hospital by ambulance with non life-threatening injuries.

Police would like to thank all those who stopped to help and volunteer emergency services including the Koonwarra, Leongatha South, and Inverloch CFA, and the ambulances.

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Artists party at Gecko’s birthday GECKO Studio Gallery in Fish Creek celebrated 10 years in business last Friday evening with a huge turnout and a great get-together.

Congratulations and messages of support have been flooding in to the gallery, run by Kerry Spokes and Michael Lester.

Venus Bay artist Colin Suggett added to the speech he gave at Gecko’s grand opening back in February 2007 and another artist, Paul Satchell, spoke of how he had a discussion once

where Col asked him to imagine a world without art - in all its forms.

Both speakers emphasised how Kerry and Michael had supported the local art scene through Gecko Studio Gallery as well as their involvement in community art.

Kerry and Michael thanked all those who had supported them over the years. The evening was a great success, and thanks go to Louis Wheeler for the music, Suellen Lee for the photographs and John Cooper for serving drinks, and to all who attended.

Creative types: from left, artist Colin Suggett spoke of the success of Gecko Studio Gallery at Fish Creek at the gallery’s 10th birthday last Friday, alongside gallery owners Kerry Spokes and Michael Lester. Photograph: Suellen Lee.

Wonderful occasion: from left, celebrating the 10th birthday of Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek, last Friday were Deb Bray, Robin Stevens, Kerry Spokes, Mick Brody, Mandy Gunn and Tony Walker. Photograph: Suellen Lee.

Full of praise: artists Paul Satchell (wearing scarf) and Colin Suggett give speeches paying tribute to Gecko Studio Gallery at Fish Creek. Photograph: Suellen Lee.

Milestone reached: from left, Doug Stark, Andrew McPherson and Luke Dearlove had a great time at Gecko Studio Gallery’s 10th birthday.

Where’s Wilbur the Wombat?

PROM Country has revealed its new mascot for South Gippsland in the form of Wilbur the Wombat.

Globetrotting: Wilbur the Wombat has been travelling all around South Gippsland as part of Prom Country Regional Tourism’s latest campaign.

Wilbur is an Australian made stuffed animal in the shape of a wombat and is the star of the latest marketing campaign by Prom Country Regional Tourism.

Wilbur loves to travel around and even has a backpack to help him on his adventures.

The campaign asks the public to take photos of Wilbur in different locations, and then upload them to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #visitpromcountry.

Prizes will be awarded for the best picture of Wilbur taken inside and outside Prom Country at the end of each month from January to June this year.

Wilbur’s popularity and his travel exploits have already been overwhelming for Prom Country Regional Tourism.

“We were very pleased and surprised at how quickly the Wilbur concept took off,” chair of Prom Country Regional Tourism, Philip Botte said.

“Initially we had 200 Wilburs available for purchase just prior to Christmas and they were snapped up in a little over a week. We now have another batch of wombats available; each ready to start their new adventures.”

The first batch of Wilburs have been travelling far and wide.

Wilbur has been sighted at many local places including Wilsons Prom, Port Albert, Sandy Point, Agnes Falls, Port Welshpool, Loch and Leongatha.

Outside the region, Wilbur has visited the Boxing Day Test, Big Bash Cricket, New South Wales, Western Australia, and even Brazil.

“It has been fantastic seeing where Wilbur has been,” Mr Botte said.

“He keeps popping up in the most surprising places.”

Wilbur the Wombat can be purchased for $10 at stockists across South Gippsland.

From every Wilbur purchase, $1 will be donated to wildlife charities to help other Wilburs in the wild.

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Long Street shops deserted

By Tayla Kershaw BUSINESSES have vacated three Leongatha shops due to the impact of the heavy vehicle alternate route.

Leongatha Dentures will be closing its doors in early February and moving to Peart Street after constant disruption. It is the third shop on Long Street to lose tenants.

“It’s really noisy and the car parking has been changed. People have to open their doors onto the highway with trucks going past and they don’t feel safe,” Leongatha Dentures owner Colin King said.

“Customers also feel unsafe inside. They think one day a truck will come right through the window and I don’t want to be inside if that happens.”

South Gippsland Shire Council and VicRoads gave the business owners plenty of notice about the impacts the bypass construction may have.

However, Mr King felt he had more incentive to leave after council planted grass outside his shop and limited parking spaces.

“There was a bit of a disagreement over the grass because I was expected to mow it. It’s taken up the car park and now I have the responsibility to maintain it,” he said.

The Scott family from Tarwin owns the three shops in Long Street and the loss of tenants has caused them considerable strain.

“The tenants left as a direct result of disruption to their businesses by the bypass construction,” Jayne Scott said.

“Edneys were very kind during all the road works and allowed customers from our shops to park in their car park, but long term, it’s still dangerous to try and cross the road.

“We’ve had no support from the previous shire councillors and yet we are still required to pay full rates for the properties, even though they will all be empty by the end of February. It would be really appreciated if the shire had recognised the impact of the bypass and its construction.

“We will keep trying to seek tenants for these shops, but the lack of shire contact and support fills us with great personal sadness.”

Despite the loss of tenants, Ms Scott said she had supported the concept of the bypass.

“I supported the bypass because it has helped

take heavy vehicles out of the main street. The main streets will be cleaner, safer and quieter without the trucks and tankers, but I don’t feel as though the best result was achieved. It should have gone across from Subway to along Hughes Street. Instead, there is a messy intersection that is just not appropriate for a town as busy as ours,” she said.

Ms Scott and her husband Fraser attended all meetings relating to the bypass but were frustrated their concerns were not heard.

“There was a great emphasis on the fact this was a VicRoads/ South Gippsland Shire/Community project, but all the community concerns appeared to be overlooked. Nothing significant about the project was changed because of community input and I am yet to meet anyone who supported its current design,” she said.

“It is so sad that local landlords are not supported at all. We have not increased our already reasonable rent in years. We pride ourselves on offering local businesses an affordable and attractive set of shops to rent. We are local people trying to encourage local business by investing in our own town – the town we both grew up in and are raising our children in. It is a very sorry state of affairs.”

Council said the long term plan for the alternate route was to make use of Hughes Street. This has been in the planning scheme for many years, however current traffic volumes and funds available will not require use of this road for at least 10 to 15 years.

Leongatha Dentures will remain in the town, relocating to Peart Street as of February 6.

Fortunately all three of the shop tenants have retained their businesses in Leongatha.

One to go: Colin King is closing Leongatha Dentures on Long Street, Leongatha, as a result of the disruption to his business caused by the heavy vehicle alternate route. Leongatha Dentures will relocate to Peart Street in early February.

MP concerned about empty shops GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien shares the concerns of many when he sees empty shops springing up in country towns across the state, including the 19 in Leongatha.

“It’s very frustrating to see vacant shops in the towns we all know and love and want to support,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Although there are challenges for the retail sector across the world, it’s not helped in Victoria by the Melbourne Labor Government which seems to think regional Victoria consists of Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo.

“The Liberal Nationals Coalition recognises the challenges our regional towns face which is why we have established a Victorian Population Policy Taskforce to develop policies to decentralise our state.

“We need growth in our rural and regional towns and Melbourne can’t keep growing at the rate it is and remain a liveable city.

“I’m pleased to have recently been appointed the deputy chair of that taskforce and will be taking part in forums across the state this year to develop the ideas

needed to revitalise our country towns.

“We can’t afford four more years of Labor’s focus on Melbourne alone to the detriment of country towns like Leongatha.”

Laying the blame: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien believed the State Government could do more to fill empty shops in Leongatha.

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Leongatha doctor farewelled THE Leongatha community said farewell to retiring visiting physician Dr Charles Varley on his last day at Leongatha on Tuesday, January 17.

A retirement lunch was held at Leongatha Healthcare where many past and present col-

leagues and friends from the community came to acknowledge Dr Varley’s service to the town and to wish him well in his future endeavours.

Dr Varley has worked in Leongatha for more than 38 years and was Leongatha’s first visiting physician.

There were only five doctors at the Leongatha

practice before Dr Varley started visiting, including Dr Michael Bourke.

“He was a benefit to the practice of medicine in the area,” Dr Bourke said.

“He will be sorely missed.”

Dr Varley came to Leongatha from Melbourne every Tuesday since he began and had extended his visits to Wonthaggi.

“I decided at the age of 72, and having worked for 40 odd years, it was time to do something different,” Dr Varley said.

“I will miss work, there’s no doubt about that.

I will miss the friends I’ve made and my colleagues down in Leongatha. I will miss the patients and the staff.”

Dr Varley is giving up his work as a consultant physician in internal medicine and gastroenterology, but will continue to do consulting on medical panels.

“He was a pleasure to deal with and he was good for the doctors here,” Dr Bourke said.

“He acted like a clinician to the local doctors who really accepted his advice.

“He was pretty popular with people, espe-

cially with the doctors and the hospital staff and he would, not infrequently, drive patients that needed to visit the hospital in Melbourne back up with him in his car.”

A claim that Dr Varley admitted to; “I used to leave at 12.30pm and I’ve taken a number of patients back up to town with me. I was a personal taxi service.”

Dr Varley looks forward to spending more time with his wife, three children, and three grandchildren.

“I plan to get educated in subjects other than medicine and I’m also hoping to play more consistent golf,” Dr Varley said.

He has also taken up learning the ukulele.

“The main thing I’ve gotten out of my time in Leongatha has been how incredibly lucky the community has been to have such incredible practitioners. The standard is amazing,” Dr Varley said.

Dr Varley, and his contributions to the healthcare service in Leongatha, increased that standard.

“He will be hard to replace,” Dr Bourke said.

Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento Physician farewelled: there were representatives from all the facets of Dr Charles Varley’s working life in Leongatha at his retirement lunch on Tuesday, January 17. From left, back COUNCILLORS recently participated in a tworow, Cheryl Priestly, Annie Owen, Julie Smith, Noel Owen, Jill Davies, Dr Hugh Chisolm and day workshop to discuss the Council Plan for the next four years. I think it’s fair to say that on the Rosie Scanlon. Front row, Dr Charles Varley, Snooky Stockdale and Dr Michael Bourke. back of that we are more enthusiastic than ever!

Six of the nine councillors are new to their role this term and although we have had many formal opportunities to discuss issues, the workshop gave us the opportunity to get to know one another on a more personal level; our passions, concerns, challenges and ideas about success.

Workshop discussions were informed by recent community feedback from forums like Our Say and the Community Satisfaction Survey as well as the various views we heard throughout the election campaign. That feedback formed the basis of what success will look like for council over the next four years and gave us an insight into ways to provide more effective service delivery.

We know there are challenges and we want to work through them with the community; every issue and priority will be presented and input from you – members of our community – will be valued. From your feedback we already know you want your councillors to listen more, to be more engaged and to work together.

The outcomes of the workshop – including things such as our success statement, live streaming of council meetings and the future of the land sales program – will be articulated in a report that

council will consider at its February meeting.

There is one current issue I would like to mention. I have been walking around Leongatha chatting to people over the past few weeks and despite recent newspaper coverage it is not all doom and gloom.

Yes, there are a number of vacant stores, but history has shown that when there is an opportunity that someone will come along and take advantage of it. Council is committed to assisting those willing to back themselves and rather than talking down the town we want to sell the fact that there are some exciting projects on the books.

Now that the heavy vehicle alternate route is complete we can get on with the works to improve the town entrance along Anderson Street. Council officers are already working on attracting funding to undertake the Bair Street renewal works that the community had input into last year.

And within weeks we’ll hold the first consultative meeting about what to do with the railway station land. Leongatha is perfectly poised to take advantage of the fact that it is the last major town on the way to the Prom.

With the rail trail, the rise in eco-tourism and a boom in our local boutique food sector there absolutely no reason why Leongatha can’t transform itself into the beating heart of a unique tourism destination: South Gippsland.

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Offers please VCE graduates AFTER sweating out the summer in anticipation, thousands of university hopefuls found out on Wednesday whether they had been accepted into the course of their preference.

Former Leongatha Secondary College student Ash McDonald got into Psychological Science at La Trobe University and is hoping to live on campus.

Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre offered 129 year 12 students this course on Wednesday, one of those students being Ash. “I reckon my Mum was happier than I was, she was so excited.” she said.

Ash felt more than pleased about her university offer and is eager to begin her studies at La Trobe University.

Alyshia Zotti, a former Leongatha Secondary College student, got into Nursing at Monash University in Clayton.

She plans on moving down to Pakenham to live with her aunty who happens to be a nurse.

“I’m so stoked, I didn’t think I’d get into Clayton.” she said.

Relieved, Alyshia will be commencing her course at the beginning of this year.

Former Newhaven College student Jessie Van Hammond got into Bio Medicine at Melbourne University and will be moving to North Melbourne to live in a studio apartment.

Michael Callan, a former Newhaven College student, got into Jazz and Improvisation at the Victorian College of Arts, Melbourne University and will be moving into a share house with friends.

“I’m glad I can pursue my passion.” he said.

Bernadette Fitzgerald from Mary Mackillop Catholic Regional College got into a Physiotherapy course at Monash University on the Peninsula.

The Physiotherapy course accepted a total of 84 Year 12 students across Victoria and Berna-

dette was one of them.

Matilda McNeil from Mary MacKillop got into Law Global Studies at Monash University in Clayton.

She will be moving to Camberwell to stay in an apartment there.

Also a Mary MacKillop student Georgia Deenen got into Nursing at Deakin Burwood and is planning on living on residence at the university.

There were 198 offers emailed out on Wednesday for nursing at Deakin University and Georgia received one.

Students wanting a place at nursing courses at Deakin or Australian Catholic University needed an ATAR more than 10 points higher than the cutoff three years ago to be guaranteed a spot.

“I’m just really happy and relieved.” She said.

Korumburra Secondary College 2016 dux Rebecca Moon was in Italy when university offers were released on Wednesday morning, having begun a well deserved trip overseas after all of her hard work in Year 12.

“A bit late to the party due to time zones, but I woke up to find out I’ve been accepted into my first preference, Melbourne Uni, Bachelor of Arts. Even though I’m deferring I’m still over the moon,” Ms Moon said.

Ms Moon plans to begin her chosen course of a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne mid-semester this year after a six month deferral.

She will also be assisted with the move to Melbourne with a $2500 relocation allowance as part of the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Programme.

The clearly in ATAR for the Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne was 89.30 this year.

Ms Moon also joins the 2817 other students who chose the course as their first preference, making it the most sought after course this year.

Fun in the sun: from left, Clayton and Gypsy Quaife from Korumburra, Isabelle Eden from Loch, and Emily and Claire Glasgow from Bena cooled down in the Korumburra pool during one of January’s hotter days.

Pools popular THE local pools have had a great season after a slow start to the summer.

The pool season started on December 3 and will continue until March 13, weather permitting.

When the pools are open, plenty of people have gathered to beat the heat.

“The attendances have been good so far on the days that the pool has been open,” president of the Foster Swimming Association Ian Lyon said.

“The summer hasn’t been as good as last year; there probably haven’t been as many open days.”

The outdoor pools are open if the forecast maximum temperature is 25 degrees or above on the Bureau of Meteorology website at 6pm on the day prior.

The Korumburra, Foster, and Poowong pools

take their temperature from Leongatha and Mirboo North uses Latrobe Valley’s forecast.

“We’d prefer it be a degree lower, but that’s the way it is,” Mr Lyon said.

South Gippsland Shire Council expects that “due to the late onset of warm weather that early December numbers will be down, but since then they have been good,” media and communications officer Tracy VanderZalm said.

Official December statistics on pool attendances will not be out until a few weeks.

Outdoor pools are open 3pm to 7pm Monday to Friday during the school term, and 12pm until 7pm on weekends and school holidays.

Pools will remain open to the public until 8.30pm if the temperature forecast is higher than 35 degrees.

Open days are announced every evening at www.facebook.com/southgippslandpools

More than pleased: from left, Georgia Deenen, Bernadette Fitzgerald from Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Michael Callan and Jessie Van Hammond from Newhaven College, Alysia Zotti and Ash McDonald from Leongatha Secondary College and Matilda McNeil from Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College caught up last Thursday to chat about their study placements.

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FRIENDS of the Mirboo North swimming pool invite you to celebrate Australia Day at the pool.

Celebrations will take place at 11am on Thursday, January 26. Entry is $5 per person. Live entertainment from band Destiny will be performing from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. A barbeque and other food options will be available on the day. Everyone is welcome.

CORNER Inlet Stamp Club will be hosting its annual stamp and coin fair on Australia Day,

Spectacular: the sunrises over Wilsons Promontory towards Waratah Bay have been spectacular of late. A Star reader snapped this one last week while walking along the beach.

The cloud formation caused the suns morning rays to cast over the skies above the bay.

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January 26. It will be held at the Korumburra RSL, 34 Mine Road Korumburra from 9am to 4pm.

The public are welcome to come along with a $2 gold coin donation.

THEATRE-GOERS have a lot to look forward to on local stages these coming months. Leongatha Lyric Theatre will be staging the musical Hairspray, directed by Louise Adkins.

The cast has been announced, with Yasmine Watsford to play Tracy Turnblad and Brad Boucher to be Edna Turnblad.

Penny Pingleton will be played

by Olivia Winchcombe, Link Larkin by Lachlan Moore and Velma Von Tussle by Melita Tough.

The ensemble is Michelle Burgess, Leanne Crimp, Rosalie Coletta, Michael Hogan, Kylie Osbourne and Lindy Waldron. The musical is based around the quirky, plus-sized, teenager Tracy Turnblad who has one dream: to dance on The Corny Collins Show.

For more information about the musical contact Ann Hemming at annhemming@hotmail.com.

Farewell Raghav: Dr Raghav Nara was recently farewelled from Leongatha after a three year stint at Leongatha Healthcare as a GP registrar and obstetrician. He is returning to work as a GP in Melbourne with his family, wife Lakshmi and children Amrutha, 3, and Shriya, 16 months. They are pictured with Dr Hugh and Lesley Chisholm who hosted the farewell along with practice manager Judy Robb. Staff at the Leongatha Hospital also gathered recently to farewell Dr Nara.

HERO Kids is coming to Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Korumburra, on January 26. All children aged four plus are welcome.

Choose your hero, colour them in and set off for high adventure in Hero Kids. The award win-

ning adventure game for four to 10 year olds brings role playing awesomeness to even the youngest child.

Using easy to learn rules and awesome colouring book style artwork on all the components,

Hero Kids has been designed to teach complicated abstract thinking as easily and as entertainingly as possible. From 10am to 4pm, booking is essential. Contact Coal Creek Community Park and Museum on 5655 1811.

Festival fun in Cape Paterson AROUND 2500 people turned out to enjoy the 10th annual Cape Paterson Family Fun Festival on Saturday.

Hosted by the Wonthaggi Life Saving Club, the festival was held at Bay Beach.

With 50 stallholders selling a range of delicious foods and incredible handmade products, festival goers were spoilt for choice as they browsed.

The live entertainment kicked off with Kevin Woods, which was followed by Craig and Olly, the Womanjah Dancers, Corie’s Trio, Braxton Hicks, Corie’s Family Show, and finished with Jake and Amy. There were plenty of things for children to do including face paint-

ing, storytelling, and fun Nippers games out on the beach such as capture the flag and relay races.

S.E.A.L. Diving Services was also on hand to give people scuba diving lessons in the rock pool.

Wonthaggi Life Saving Club president Mark Scott said he was once again impressed with the turnout and the quality of stallholders and live talent.

“The weather was good to us and the festival was a success. Two years ago, we were blown out and some years the weather has been too hot so it’s fantastic we’ve had such an enjoyable day this year,” he said.

“We had a continuous flow of Entertaining: from left, Xavier Clements from Croydon, Willow Bapeople come through; I started to kogiannis from Lower Templestowe, Emily Hadicke from Bena and lose count.”

Charlotte Clements from Croydon had front row seats as Braxton Hicks performed at the Cape Paterson Family Fun Festival on Saturday.

Simple elegance: from left, Wonthaggi’s Jessica and Allison Coul- Great crowd: from left, Cape Paterson’s Kiara Ryan, Chloe Ryan, son were selling handmade items from their stall Love Alli xo at the Eva Garnham and Emma Ryan enjoyed the Cape Paterson Family Fun Festival on Saturday, along with a huge crowd of festival goers.

Cape Paterson Family Fun Festival on Saturday.

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Family crashes on highway A FAMILY of six were lucky to escape after a crash on the Strzelecki Highway on Friday.

The crash occurred just out of Leongatha on the way to Mirboo North around 3pm.

The family was from Pine Lodge, Shepparton.

Police said the driver failed to drive around a bend, causing the vehicle to hit the guard rail and roll onto the roof in the middle of the highway.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident, however police believe speeding may be a factor.

The road conditions were dry with medium

traffic.

The woman driving the vehicle was taken to Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon, along with one of her daughters.

The other four family members were uninjured.

The eldest child was aged 10 and the youngest was four.

Korumburra Police and Leongatha CFA all attended the scene and everything was cleared up within an hour and a half.

If anyone witnessed, or knows someone who witnessed this accident please contact the Koru- Brutal car accident: police slowed down traffic after an accident occurred on the Strzelecki Highway just out of Leongatha last Friday. mburra police station on 5655 1244.

Stamp club flies flag for Australia Day Come with your questions about stamp colTHE Corner Inlet Stamp and Coin Show is on Thursday January 26, at the Koru- lecting and learn the finer points of philately. You might even find that elusive stamp missing from mburra RSL, 24 Mine Road Korumburra your collection. from 9am to 4pm.

Join the stamp discussions or just listen and

The theme this year is Australia Day. learn.

The focus is on stamps issued over the years to For more information phone Peter on 5655 mark the arrival of the First Fleet under the com- 2521 or Lindsay on 5664 7309. mand of Captain Arthur Phillip at Botany Bay in 1788.

The exhibition will display older stamps as well as more modern centenary and Australia Day stamps.

Stamp and coin dealers will be in attendance to buy, sell and evaluate.

Entry is $2 with children free.

Corner Inlet Stamp Club also invites you to their next friendly and informative meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday, February 23 at the KorumStamp collection: Corner Inlet Stamp and Coin Club members Linday Fromhold and Peter burra RSL, 34 Mine Road, Korumburra.

Treadwell will be at the Stamp and Coin Show on Australia Day with their collections.

Funding emergency

By Tayla Kershaw BASS MLA Brian Paynter said it was vital a new emergency department be developed at the Wonthaggi Hospital, following an influx of holiday patients.

• Bass MLA Brian Paynter.

The emergency department admitted a record breaking 101 patients in 24 hours on New Year’s Day. Bass Coast Health has been battling with out of date facilities and now await the outcome a $10 million application to rebuild the emergency department.

While this funding is yet to be announced, Minister for Health

Jill Hennessy said the State Government was also supporting Bass Coast Health to develop a service plan to determine future priorities.

“It (the plan) will ensure we have the right resources and services in place to best meet the healthcare needs of the local community,” she said.

Ms Hennessy said the government had provided record funding for the hospital over the past two years to help it treat more patients and perform more surgeries.

Bass Coast Health was allocated $39.294 million for the 2016-17 financial year. This was $5.37 million or 15.8 per cent more compared to 2015-16 - the largest percentage increase across the state.

Mr Paynter said Wonthaggi and

surrounding areas need and deserve a subregional hospital, and he would continue to raise the issue in parliament.

“The CEO and board are working hard to constantly improve the facilities and service at the hospital. I fully support their efforts,” he said.

“I have spoken to Jan Child (CEO) about funding for a new emergency department and have raised this in parliament with the minister. I have raised the issue many times during my term and will continue to fight for additional funding.”

Further funding announcements from the State Government’s $200 million Regional Health Infrastructure Fund –the largest of its kind in Victoria’s history – will made in the near future.

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OPINIONS

Letters to the Editor

Gas stance under fire

E D I T O R I A L Give ’em a fair go LEONGATHA businesses and landlords affected by the construction of the heavy vehicle alternate route in town deserved a better deal from VicRoads and South Gippsland Shire Council.

The Star this week reports, on page 7, how three businesses have vacated, or soon will leave, shops in Long Street, which has now become the South Gippsland Highway in the wake of the construction of the route.

Leongatha Dentures will relocate to Peart Street in February after ongoing disruption caused by roadworks and noise, and changes to carparking.

Businessowner Colin King told The Star customers don’t feel safe and are concerned trucks will crash into the building.

The landlords Jayne and Fraser Scott are not impressed, and now face the challenging task of filling their shops to continue their investment in town.

While the route has improved traffic flow in Bair Street by removing trucks from one of Leongatha’s two main streets, authorities need to give due consideration to the impacts on others.

Perhaps VicRoads should have bought the premises in Long Street, adequately compensated the owners and used the land to improve the camber on the bend, given truck drivers have previously raised concerns about the adequacy of it as they negotiate the corner.

With 19 empty shops within the main nearby central business district already, the last thing Leongatha needs is more vacant business premises in town.

If people are willing to have the faith and make the sacrifices needed to buy shops and run businesses, they should be supported, as such people make country towns like Leongatha go round.

Letters guidelines ALL letters should be kept to 400 words or less.

The Star reserves the right to edit all letters for length and style.

Writer’s details, including full name, address and phone number (not for publication), must be included.

LAST year, Andrew Smith, chairman of Shell Australia, described the people seeking to protect water and land resources for agriculture and tourism in regional Victoria as “Fitzroy coffee shop activists”. Since then, the Victorian government has sought to introduce a bill to prevent the exploration and mining of coal seam gas and to ban fracking.

Now, Mr Smith is voicing a threat that there will be a shortage of gas and consumers will face price rises of “at least 30 percent” and stating this is a result of the legislation.

How dare Andrew Smith deliberately mislead us! Although Shell does not produce gas in Victoria, he would be fully aware that Australia is ranked as one of the biggest exporters of gas and the only reason that a shortage

may occur is that producers are choosing to export gas rather than serve the domestic market.

The people of Victoria are not served well when self-interested executives from energy companies seek to destabilise the passage of legislation by rumour, innuendo and media campaigns.

Deborah O’Connor, Berrys Creek.

Let’s work together MY wish for 2017 is that we can all work together and make Gippsland the ‘go to’ region of Australia. A region so rich in resources but has zero economic growth, so let’s turn that around for 2017.

I note recent letters that are ‘anti coal, anti gas’. Although I respect their views, their policies appear to be divisive and with the closing of Hazelwood we need to be bringing people together.

Email: letters@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350

In 2016 we celebrated 30 years of Landcare in Victoria, where the leaders of the day put aside their conflicting policies, shook hands and launched Landcare. Today Landcare is an Australian icon and should be a template for a new way forward for our region, our state and our nation.

With our rich resources of farm land, water, coal, gas; surely we can work together to progress economic and environmental outcomes.

Where are the visionaries like Sir John Monash who developed the Gippsland rich brown coal resource and BHP/ExxonMobil that developed Bass Strait oil and gas. Our farm leaders who pushed to build new dams, new irrigation districts including the renowned Macalister Irrigation District.

With a new university in Gippsland we must be able to find or develop technologies that can

develop these resources to meet environmental outcomes.

By using world’s best practice, we can have low energy costs and meet all environment outcomes including carbon sequestration.

Gippsland could become a world leader, attract more investment, more tourism and grow exports of clean green food.

Of course these are difficult issues and as a farmer I am more aware than most! But that is also the challenge! Adopt the Landcare model and find solutions.

I support Gippsland becoming the region going places and the ‘go to’ region in Australia.

Let us welcome sensible development, immigration, and ASEAN partnerships to make our wonderful resource rich region ‘the region to be in’ and an Australian leader.

Alex Arbuthnot, Nambrok.

VOXPOP! VOX How have you been keeping cool this summer?

“I sit under a big shady tree!”

Natasha Nash, Mirboo North.

“Sit under the shade at the swim- “Go to the beach and eat lots of “I stay inside or come down ming pool and if I’m not there Zooper Doopers!” to the Mirboo North pool and I’m inside with the air con on!”

Christina Stoertebecker, have dinner here.”

Kate Eaves, Nicky Cawwood, Mirboo North.

Mirboo North.

Mirboo North.

Dumbalk drink driver A 19 year old male green P-plate driver from Dumbalk returned a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.094 during an evidentiary breath test at Leongatha Police Station on Saturday.

The man was intercepted by police at Campbell Street in Meeniyan at about 1am for a routine check.

He was issued with an infringement notice for $466.

His licence was immediately cancelled and he will have a suspension and disqualification from driving for six months.

Arson attack UNKNOWN people set fire to a red plastic petrol container at Sandy Point on SaturNear miss: a car was towed after it rolled on the Coal Creek day. bends, South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra on Friday A member of the public saw the fire and ran to the rescue. morning.

They called the Country Fire Authority and extinguished the fire with a bucket.

Fish Creek CFA attended the scene and the fire damaged the road surface.

The fire was lit in the middle of a car park in Sandy Point at about 11.16pm near the Sandy Point Community Centre.

Police would like to speak to anyone who has information.

Teen runs riot A 15 year old boy from St Albans has been charged with nine offences after committing crimes in Sandy Point while on bail.

The teen was holidaying at Sandy Point when he entered a car and stole a set of car keys.

The keys were then used to steal a second car that the teen drove around, and subsequently dumped in bushes.

He also removed personal property from the car.

The theft was reported on Sunday, and when police went to investigate the offender was still in the area.

He was arrested at the scene and brought to Foster police station where he was charged with nine offences including theft of a motor vehicle, theft from a motor vehicle, tampering with a motor vehicle, unlicensed driving, and committing an offence whilst on bail.

The teen was on bail for similar offences.

His remand hearing was heard in front of a bail justice where the youth was remanded into police custody to appear at the Melbourne Children’s Court on Monday morning.

Foster police attended the hearing.

Driver unharmed Leongatha reaps holiday rewards A WOMAN was lucky to escape injury after rolling her car on the Coal Creek bends just outside Korumburra on Friday morning.

The 43 year old was travelling along the South Gippsland Highway in wet conditions when she lost control of the car going around the bend and overcorrected, causing the car to roll onto its side.

The incident occurred just before 9am and was attended by the Leongatha Police, Bass

Coast Highway Patrol, and CFA units from Korumburra and Ruby.

Paramedics treated the Drouin woman on the scene. She was not required to go to a hospital.

One lane was closed and police controlled traffic while the site was cleared. The car was towed from the scene at around 9.30am.

Police urged motorists to drive to the conditions, particularly when the roads are wet after a dry spell.

FROM coffee to Christmas presents, Leongatha sustained its holiday trade over the recent peak period.

The Leongatha Newsagency was extremely busy over Christmas and New Year, with plenty of visitors choosing to shop in Leongatha.

“The weather was a bit cooler than usual. We usually get more people around when the weather is hotter but it was still quite good,” the newsagency’s Peter Watchorn said.

“We had similar numbers coming in

for Tattslotto because we have had a few draws. All in all, it’s been a pretty good holiday season.”

Mr Watchorn said many locals had gone away for the holidays, but he expected the town to maintain its business as people started returning in January.

“Many people come through Leongatha and have a bit of a look and I’ve noticed the cafes have been doing particularly well,” he said.

Lulu’s cafe had a lot of visitors stop by, drawn in with the promise of excellent coffee.

Lulu’s Kerryl Battersby said business

had peaked during December and January, and she expected a good flow of business to continue through to Easter.

For great gift ideas in the lead up to Christmas, people stopped in at A.W. Smith and Sons Giftware to explore its wide range.

Whilst the store sells stunning and handy products to make a house a home, the big seller over the holidays was the beautiful Christmas decorations.

A.W. Smith and Sons Giftware’s Louise Matthews said the sales had been on par with previous years and the Boxing Day sale was once again popular.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - PAGE 13

Council to probe caravan parks

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will review its involvement in the operation of caravan parks at Yanakie and Long Jetty at Port Welshpool this year.

Councillors will consider how the parks have been performing under council’s management so far.

Council’s take-over of the parks has been controversial within the community, with many annuals with non-compliant caravans asked to upgrade or leave and make way for more casual visitors, while other ratepayers feel council has no role in private enterprise and would lose money at ratepayers’ expense.

Council will also this year make a decision about whether to take over management of the Waratah Bay Caravan Park when the current lease expires in December. Council officers are

currently reviewing that prospect.

Cr Meg Edwards said there was a need to bring the caravan parks up to a standard and council had “been doing a great job with this over recent years”.

“It is my view that business enterprises are best run by business people, not council directly, and the council’s role should be, long term, in managing the leases to ensure that assets are being maintained appropriately and optimising lease income for the benefit of all ratepayers,” she said.

Councillors will tour the caravan parks either later this month or early February, mayor Cr Ray Argento said.

“We have had some briefings about what has gone on to date at Long Jetty and Yanakie caravan parks. The tour will give us an opportunity to have a view on all caravan parks and formulate a view about how they operate and run,” he said.

“I want to hear what drove the previous

Potential accident: local resident Suzanne Himmelreich stands in front of a dangerous intersection in Leongatha.

Intersection confusion THE Parr street intersection with the South Gippsland Highway is an accident waiting to happen in Leongatha, according to a local resident.

Road users indicating to turn left on the hospital side of Parr Street onto the South Gippsland Highway are too often giving way to road users turning right out of the other side of Parr Street onto the highway into town.

The sign may say ‘give way’, however the

sign on the other side says ‘stop’.

“It needs to be made clearer,” said local resident Suzanne Himmelreich.

Drivers need to be aware of the current road rules, and giving way to drivers behind a stop sign is illegal.

“Obviously they have to give way to cars coming down the hill, but nobody else,” she said.

It puts the driver behind the stop sign in a dangerous position.

Hesitation often causes accidents.

Work deaths “horrific” SOUTH Gippsland workplaces must do more in 2017 to prioritise safety following a horror year in Victoria in which 26 people lost their lives at work.

The warning from WorkSafe Victoria follows the worst year for fatalities since 2009.

Of the 26 fatalities last year, a woman was killed after the dump truck she was driving fell into a quarry at Nyora in March last year.

WorkSafe’s executive director of health and safety, Marnie Williams, described the number of workplace fatalities in 2016 as “horrific”.

“Tragically, 26 Victorian workers did not make it home safely at the end of the day and their families didn’t get to celebrate Christmas and the New Year with their loved one,” she said.

“Twenty-six fatalities in a single year is horrific. It can never be acceptable that any worker in Victoria dies just because they are doing their job.”

Ms Williams said inspectors made more than 46,000 visits to workplaces across the state last year and would continue to target high-risk sectors in 2017. This will include the agriculture and construction sectors, which last year accounted for almost 58 per cent of fatalities.

But she said occupational health and safety

laws were clear that keeping workers safe was the responsibility of every Victorian employer.

“While workers have a role to play in keeping themselves and others safe, the responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of employers,” Ms Williams said.

“The consequences of failing to prioritise safety can be catastrophic. As well as the devastation suffered by families and friends, a workplace fatality has an enormous impact on colleagues and, ultimately, the business itself as it is the employer who will face the courts should there be a serious incident.”

Ms Williams said the safest workplaces were those where employers and employees discussed - and acted upon - safety issues as part of their daily tasks.

“As Victorians begin a new working year, every employer and employee must do everything they can to keep their workplace safe,” she said.

“Employers need to constantly reassess the work their employees are undertaking to ensure what they are doing and how they are doing it is safe. Employees need to do the same thing, and speak up if they see something that concerns them.

“If everyone does this, together we can strive to make 2017 a fatality-free year.”

council to make its policy. When I have all the information, I will formulate my own opinion (about council’s involvement in the parks).”

Cr Argento said councillors had requested officers to arrange inspections of caravan parks run by other councils, although said South Gippsland’s climate was often cooler than other in other parts of Victoria, making fair comparisons difficult.

“Ultimately the nine councillors will form independent views (about council’s involvement in the parks),” the mayor said.

“We have to consider the aspect of which model is really best for the tourism industry.

“The councillors want to be fully informed before they make a decision. They want to take into consideration what the community has to say.”

Deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel said the park tour would show councillors the facilities offered to visitors and what council can do to “improve or

better utilise these parks”.

“I personally have done a little research on council owned caravan parks and look at this as an amazing opportunity for the council to provide services to the travelling community,” she said.

Cr Don Hill said he was “not happy with how the caravan park policy has developed”.

“I believe the new council needs to conduct a thorough review of all events and make some appropriate changes,” he said.

Casual site booking numbers are up for both Yanakie and Long Jetty parks compared to the same time last year. This is due to more sites becoming available due to park layout changes that have occurred during the last 12 months.

In March 2016, council announced it was undertaking a business assessment and strategy development for Waratah Bay Caravan Park.

The project included a review of the business performance of the park, its facilities and future management options.

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Breakthrough Citizen scientists hunt for pipis sessions on ICE BASS Coast Health in conjunction with Turning Point, the Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) and the Bouverie Family Therapy Centre, are pleased to offer BreakThrough - ICE Education for families.

Facilitators from Turning Point and SHARC will be delivering education sessions to families who have been affected by ICE, a potent crystalline form of methamphetamine.

The program is also designed for family, friends, significant others and all other stakeholders of people affected by any substance use, including alcohol. Throughout the course participants will be exploring a range of topics over two nights -The Facts, Family Strategies and Seeking Help.

BEACHGOERS searched Venus Bay’s beaches for pipis during the recent Great Register for the free sessions on February 6 Pipi Hunt.

and 13 between 6.30-8.30pm (2 x 2hr sessions – light snacks provided) which will be delivered at Bass Coast Health – Wonthaggi by going to www. turningpoint.org.au/education/breakthrough or by calling and leaving your contact details with Bass Coast Health Family Resource Centre on 56713278.

Sessions will be held in Education Room 2 Grabham Wing, Wonthaggi Hospital, 235 Graham Street, Wonthaggi.

All family members attending the workshop will be given information on where to get help and support following the completion of the workshop and options for ongoing support activities.

For further information, please contact the Family Resource Centre on 56713278.

Scientists from the University of Melbourne want to find out more about the pipis after releasing 2000 pipis adorned with tags at Venus Bay. Scientists and locals tried to find as many of the liberated molluscs as they could in two hours.

The movement data will help scientists determine whether current recreational collection practices are sustainable.

University of Melbourne scientists want to find out whether the collection of pipis to eat for lunch and dinner, or to use as bait - a popular recreational activity at Venus Bay - is having an impact.

If so, scientists want to know if pipis have a place of refuge?

“We know that harvesting affects all fished species, be they snapper or pipis. The challenge faced by fisheries managers worldwide is determining how much we can harvest and still maintain viable populations,” Dr John Morrongiello, from the School of Biosciences at the University of Melbourne, said.

“We also know natural environmental variation plays an important role in shaping populations. Here, we basically want to know what drives the pipi population to go up and down, and how can we use this information to better inform management.”

With funding from the State Government’s

Looking out: project leader Dr John Morrongiello (left) and University of Melbourne PhD student Henry Wootton recorded tagged pipis at Venus Bay. Recreational Fishing Grants Program, Dr Morrongiello is conducting a three year study that monitors the population health of these edible bivalve molluscs to help formulate a long-term management plan for them.

Girl saved at Venus Bay A YOUNG girl was rescued from a rip in Venus Bay last week.

The 11 year old lost her boogie board and was washed out 200 metres from the shore into the large surf at beach one.

The incident occurred at 5pm, outside normal patrolling hours.

Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club vice presiRegister now: Rachael Smith, drug and alcohol counsellor/family support worker, left, and dent David Cumming was out training young Annette, community support services client, chat about ICE.

members for competition when he noticed the girl in trouble.

David went out on his board and towed the girl back to the beach.

She was uninjured and emergency services were not required to attend.

However, the incident serves as a reminder for all beachgoers to swim between the flags during patrolled hours.

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - PAGE 15

Rainfall keeps up with averages LEONGATHA has had a decent amount of rainfall over the year and throughout December 2016.

“The rainfall we had for 2016 was 928mm, which is a long term average for a year, and compared to the year before when we had 734 millimetres so were up nearly 200 millimetres from 2015,” David Shambrook at Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning, Leongatha, said.

In December 2016 there was 60.25 millimetres of rain and December 2015 only 35 millimetres.

The rainfall in 2016 was a very average year in comparison to 2015 which was also a drier year than normal.

“There were 31 millimetres of rain from the storm we had on December 29 in Leongatha,” Mr Shambrook said.

Meeniyan There was 920.1 millimetres of rainfall for the year 2016 in Meeniyan.

The average annual rainfall has been about 879 over the last 33 years.

The rainfall in 2016 was about 40 millimetres above the average yearly rainfall.

In December 2016 there was 41.1 millimetres of rainfall compared to 23.3 millimetres in December 2015.

“In 2015 it was a dry summer. We had 639.3 millimetres of rainfall in total for 2015 compared to 2016 when we had 920.1 millimetres, which is a big difference,” Lindsay Fromhold from Meeniyan said.

There was 12 millimetres of rainfall within 20 minutes on December 29 during the big storm.

Woorarra received 69 millimetres of rainfall during the month of December and 1274.8 millimetres during the course

of the year.

Fish Creek Fish Creek experienced a lighter rainfall throughout 2016 in comparison to year’s prior.

“We had 979 millimetres for 2016 which is probably a whisker under the average which is 1050mm. Making 2016 rainfall roughly 60 millimetres below average. We had 36 millimetres of rainfall in December 2016 and the average for that month is 67 millimetres,” Neville Buckland from Fish Creek said.

November was only 42 millimetres and the average is usually 78 millimetres.

December 2015 saw 26 millimetres of rainfall, making it one of the driest Decembers.

The total for 2015 saw 700.5 millimetres of rain in comparison with 979 millimetres in 2016. Last year was a good year with the last two months drier than normal.

Rainfall: Lindsay Fromhold from Meeniyan shows his rainfall chart recording how much rain Meeniyan and surrounding towns receive.

Books bound for release INVERLOCH author Etsuko Yasunaga has released her debut English book.

KIZUNA the Tie that Binds was finally launched

last year on November 26 after five years of writing.

“It’s about the connection between people and between humans and places,” author Yasunaga said.

The book is comprised

of 57 short stories and essays of Ms Yasunaga’s life experience.

“There are lots of philosophical stories and wisdom from Japanese culture,” Ms Yasunaga said.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

THE Bass Coast Citizen of the Year Awards are all about recognising the contribution within our Shire of ordinary Australians who contribute above and beyond expectations. Their achievements often go unrecognised, but have a widereaching effect and offer a great contribution to our community.

There are many individuals – we all know them – who give countless hours to our community across a spectrum of activities and services. These people have one thing in common – they are genuinely humble and do not expect recognition, and they continue to give and do not expect to receive.We all owe them a debt of gratitude.

The pleasure of announcing the finalists and the ultimate winner of our 2017 Bass Coast Citizen of the Year was mine this week, and I congratulate all finalists; especially Gene Parini, the winner of the 2017 Bass Coast Citizen of the Year, for his continued dedication to the South Coast Stars Soccer Club at Inverloch, as well as the wider sporting community in Bass Coast.

In the past week, Rhyll also saw the first arrival of a cruise ship at the Rhyll Jetty since the 1930s. Some 2,700 passengers disembarked and it was a rather precise operation, with busses ferrying passengers to Cowes and beyond. The Rhyll Jetty was abuzz with activity, including wonderful music (thank you Cr. Whelan and the Bass Coast Pickers) as well as an information desk, refreshments and plenty of locals. The decision to use Rhyll as a port of disembarkation is purely a captain’s call and if

passengers find the experiences a pleasant one – more ships will follow!

Our community engagements sessions are continuing thick and fast with ‘World Café’ sessions held at Bass, San Remo and Inverloch since my last Mayor’s Message. These engagement sessions are the most exhaustive and comprehensive community engagement program ever embarked upon by Bass Coast Shire Council, and I found it a joy to meet with so many engaged members of our community and hear the wide and varied ideas.

I also was fortunate enough to attend the Wonthaggi Agricultural Show, which has so much to offer – reminding me of the Royal Melbourne Show in the old days. My personal favouriteswere the dogs doing the relays and the chooks (although the little piglets were mighty cute). Council’s pop-up at the show provided a forum for visitors to the show to give us feedback – we really are trying to reach everyone we possibly can!

Another first for the new council was the live Q&A Facebook session. Seeing the councillors present, furiously endeavouring to get our fingers typing fast enough to cope with the barrage of questions would have made a great video clip. We were delighted with the response and I am sure this initiative will be repeated in time to come.

If you would like to join in one of our community engagement sessions, please check the schedule at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/abetterbasscoast. We’ve added two more sessions in Corinella and Kernot, and there are still plenty of other opportunities to get involved. These engagement sessions finish at the end of January and are not be missed!

Having lived in Japan until she was 28, Ms Yasunaga struggled to articulate her thoughts when she made the move to Australia.

“English is my second language. I couldn’t express myself for a long time because my English wasn’t that good.”

Ms Yasunaga began to write KIZUNA the Tie that Binds in 2011.

“My nephew passed away and that prompted me to write about his legacy.

The book is dedicated to him,” Ms Yasunaga said.

“They’re not all sad stories though; there are happy stories as well.”

Having already published one work in Japanese, Ms Yasunaga said she did not have trouble writing this book.

“My feelings and emotions were there already, it was a sheer joy to write.

“Because I had a message and a story to tell, it came easily. If I didn’t, it would have been a struggle.”

Ms Yasunaga is also a fitness instructor but wanted a career she could do for her whole life.

“I knew I wouldn’t be able to do that on my last day. If you’re a writer, your last breath may be drawn at the desk when you’re writing your last piece, and that’s achievable,” Ms Yasunaga said She has lived in Inverloch for three years after moving from Melbourne.

“Australia has been very kind to me.”

Ms Yasunaga reports the book is doing well in Inverloch, Wonthaggi, and Kilcunda.

“Finishing the book feels better than I expected.

I knew it was going to be rewarding but it feels just incredible; the overwhelming gratitude I feel and appreciation for my life that I have achieved this.”

KIZUNA the Tie that Binds expresses the author’s observations and inspires contemplation on the nature of human spirit “My writing is simple.

Anyone can read it,” Ms Yasunaga said.

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A novel success: newly published author Etsuko Yasunaga from Inverloch celebrated her book KIZUNA the Tie that Binds hitting the shelves of local stores.

Upgrades for gemstone club A COUNCIL grant for $1500 for the South Gippsland Gemstone and Lapidary Club has been put to good use to upgrade the potentially unsafe electrics in the club’s new workspace.

The club’s application for a small emergency grant from South Gippsland Shire Council was accepted in November last year and the money was put towards upgrading the power switches, installing three double fluoro light fittings, and five double power points.

“What a vast improvement to the originally dark powerless space!” secretary Christine Rump said.

McDonald and Roberts electricians were happy to help out with the installations and completed the work early in December.

“This galvanised the members,” Ms Rump said.

A working bee was held in December and members had a productive day repainting the room.

Members came armed with brushes and rollers to repaint the whole room and the job was done in a few hours.

“What a great way to start the New Year,” Mrs Rump said.

An official opening for the updated room will be arranged later in the year to formally thank council and other supporters of the club.

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Soccer star makes top citizen BASS Coast once again demonstrated its commitment to building healthier communities, with two out of three 2017 Citizen of the Year finalists recognised for their passion to promote active lifestyles.

The 2017 Citizen of the Year award was presented to Cape Paterson’s Gene Parini, the man behind the South Coast Stars Soccer Club.

The soccer club – based in Inverloch – began with just 30 members. Now, 150 active players come out for a game, ranging from children to adults.

His contributions to the soccer club include securing tenure at the Outtrim Recreation Reserve where home games could be played, leading the Thompson Reserve drainage program to bring the club back to Inverloch, championing the lighting project and raising $50,000 so the players can continue training after dark, and volunteering as a junior coach since its inception.

Mr Parini said it had been a pleasure to lead motivated and passionate people in the sport.

“It’s great to have been a part of something that started from nothing,” he said.

“The best part of my day is seeing mums and

dads come along to watch their children in the morning, then seeing them have a go later in the day. It’s a real family club.”

Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield congratulated Mr Parini on his award, and thanked him for his dedication to the Bass Coast sporting community.

“Your work is invaluable to our community; not only in improving the health and wellbeing of so many and giving people a place to be a part of a team, meet new people and connect with one another, but also all the hard work you’ve done to improve sporting facilities for the benefit of the entire shire,” she said.

After hundreds of volunteer hours spent by Gene to build the success of the club, it is now embedded in the Inverloch community, welcoming all ages and abilities.

His contributions have improved the health of the community, created a space for interaction and connection and benefited the lives of many living in Bass Coast.

Mr Parini said he was humbled to win the award, and congratulated fellow finalists Tony O’Connell and John Methven OAM for their contributions to the community.

Finalists congratulated

Happy family: mother Pat, son Rex and father Frank were extremely proud when Gene Parini (second right) was announced the 2017 Bass Coast Citizen of the Year on Wednesday.

WONTHAGGI’S Tony O’Connell and

San Remo’s John Methven OAM were named finalists for the 2017 Bass Coast Citizen of the Year award on Wednesday.

Nominated by Julie Jacobs, Mr O’Connell was part of the group that started the Inverloch parkrun, which started on September 13, 2014.

He held the position of event director for two years, encouraging people from all walks of life to take part.

Currently, his role is Gippsland Territory director, and he has supported teams of volunteers to start their own parkruns on Phillip Island and across Gippsland.

Mr O’Connell has worked under the philosophy that exercise should be free and accessible to all.

Participants of parkrun are encouraged to get together at local businesses for coffee or breakfast after the event, which creates social connections and injects money into the community.

When he’s not running, Mr O’Connell volunteers with the CFA and Lifesaving Victoria.

“The parkruns aren’t just for runners; we encourage walkers, people with prams, and dog walkers to come along. It’s all about fitness,” Mr O’Connell said.

“It’s more than physical; it’s about the social connections as well. We are starting to see more and more participants share a coffee after the event. We now have 10 locations and 1100 participants.”

Nominated by Phillip Dressing, Mr Methven Congratulations: Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield (left) and deputy served as an army officer for 10 years, including a tour of Vietnam in 1967 and 68. mayor Cr Brett Tessari (right) commended 2017 Citizen of the Year finalists, from left, Tony In 1996, he and his wife Krishna circumnavigated O’Connell, Gene Parini and John Methven OAM for their contributions to the community. Mr Australia with a trailer, containing his personal memoParini received the Citizen of the Year award. rabilia from his military service in the Vietnam War.

These humble beginnings resulted in the well recognised National Vietnam Veterans Museum on Phillip Island.

Mr Methven is a founding member of the museum and has held the positions of chairman of the board CEO, and currently museum curator.

As a direct result of Mr Methven’s contributions, the museum has received innumerable acknowledgements and awards.

Mr Methven’s dedication to veterans is evident through his roles in the areas of welfare and pensions, advocacy for veterans, reinvigorating the Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services in San Remo, organising the museum’s Battle of Long Tan 50th anniversary celebration, and also serving as national president of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia.

His contributions extend to the community though his membership of the Rotary Club in Phillip Island and San Remo, serving in executive roles.

In 2001, Mr Methven received an Order of Australia Medal for his work with youth and veterans.

“I am humbled by this nomination. I am very grateful and very proud,” he said.

Cr Rothfield thanked the two finalists for their contributions.

“Selecting our Citizen of the Year is not an easy task, because all of our nominees are so deserving of the award,” Cr Rothfield said.

“I’d like to acknowledge John for his invaluable dedication to the National Vietnam Veterans Museum, and to Tony for bringing the ever so popular parkrun to Bass Coast, which runners and walkers alike flock to in Inverloch week after week.”

What’s on this Australia Day LEONGATHA Leongatha and District Australia Day Ceremony will be held at McIndoe Park, on Turner Street from 8.30am-11am.

refreshments after the service.

Come along, wave your flag and celebrate what is great about Australia and being Australian.

MEENIYAN

Featuring guest speaker, Jamin Heppell, a flag raising ceremony, music by the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band with Sharni Campbell as guest singer, Australia Day awards, children’s activities including a jumping castle and face painting, free sausage sizzle and breakfast.

Contact Sue Miles on 0432 379 119.

Featuring a flag raising ceremony followed by award nominees, a guest speaker and a citizenship Ceremony.

Refreshments and entertainment to follow.

Contact Cathy Waldron on 0408 647 249.

INVERLOCH

MIRBOO NORTH

The Inverloch RSL Sub-Branch Bass Coast Shire Council and Inverloch Lions Club will be sponsoring the Inverloch Australia Day celebrations this year.

Inverloch Australia Day celebrations will be held at the War Memorial, on A’Beckett Street in Inverloch, commencing 11am.

Featuring a local guest speaker, the Wonthaggi U3A choir, musicians, the Wonthaggi Salvation Army, a flag rising, singing, the national anthem, free flags, a Lions Club sausage sizzle and face painting.

Inverloch invites you to the RSL hall for light

Meeniyan Australia Day Ceremony at the Meeniyan Town Hall, on Whitelaw Street from 9am-11am.

Australia Day in Mirboo North at Baromi Park from 10.30am-11.30am.

Featuring entertainment and a guest speaker followed by morning tea provided by the Mirboo North CWA. Contact Heather Butler on 0458 678 869.

WONTHAGGI The Rotary Club of Wonthaggi invites members of the public to this year’s celebration of Australia Day with a breakfast at 7.30am followed by community awards and entertainment from “Ker-

not Country” between 9.00am and 10.30am.

The Breakfast and Awards will be held at the Wonthaggi Arts Centre, 96 Graham Street, Wonthaggi.

DUMBALK Australia Day barbeque and celebration from 6.30pm-8.30pm in Dumbalk on Farmers Road, featuring a guest speaker, a prize for the best ‘Aussie’ themed costume and a free community barbeque.

BYO chairs and drinks.

Contact Bev Hanley on 5664 4344.

FOSTER Corner Inlet Australia Day celebration will be held in the Main Street from 12pm-2.30pm, featuring a barbeque, music, local community groups’ display tables, museum and gallery open, children’s colouring activities, a small cricket game and an awards ceremony.

Contact Marg Haycroft on 0409 338 352.

KONGWAK Australia Day breakfast in Kongwak at the Kongwak Hall from 8am-10.30am, featuring a flag raising ceremony with a cooked breakfast and a

guest speaker.

Contact Burt Blackburn on 5657 4453.

LOCH Korumburra and District Communities family Australia Day at the Loch Memorial Reserve from 11am-3pm, featuring a flag raising and awards ceremony, live music, children’s activities, tractor and trailer rides, a sausage sizzle and birthday cake. BYO chair.

Contact Keith Tonkin on 0438 577 367.

POUND CREEK Pound Creek Australia Day Celebration will be held at the Pound Creek Fire Station from 11am – 12pm, featuring guest speaker, Graham Tuff, a free barbeque lunch and South gippsland Shire Brass Band.

Contact Meg Walker on 5674 5520.

VENUS BAY Australia Day in Venus Bay, Tarwin Lower and District at the Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club from 8.30am – 10.30am, featuring a free community breakfast, flag flying ceremony and entertainment.

Contact Alyson Skinner on 0427 250 723.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - PAGE 17

Top citizens: the nominees for the South Gippsland Citizen of the Year were honoured at the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards Ceremony on Wednesday night. Back row from left Darlene Jones, Deb Collins, Glenice Griggs, Darren Hardacre. First row from left Andrew Moon, Lorraine Knox, Eric Wang, Mary Thomas, winner of the award Bev Hanley, and Tony Moon.

Team effort: South Gippsland Citizen of the Year for 2016, Bev Hanley, recognised the efforts of the Dumbalk and District Progress Association in her achievement of the award at the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards Ceremony at Leongatha Memorial Hall. Back from left, Tommy Marshman, Greg Trease, Rob Auchterlonie, Chris Oliver, Walter Aich, Toine Bovill, John Xuereb, Kay Cook, and Ed Hanley. Front from left, Faye Marshman, Mary Trease, Janet Auchterlonie, Joy Dyson, Glenda Xuereb, and 2016 Citizen of the Year Bev Hanley.

Bev Hanley is 2016 top citizen AUSTRALIA Day celebrations have kicked off with the winners of the South Gippsland Shire Council’s Australia Day Awards announced at the Leongatha Memorial Hall last Wednesday, January 18.

Many members of the public and councillors alike joined together on the night to congratulate the achievements and contributions of both individuals and groups to the South Gippsland region.

South Gippsland Shire Mayor, Councillor Ray Argento took the opportunity to encourage people to stop and reflect on the amazing opportunities we have in Australia, and on the land itself.

“It’s beauty and vastness is something to be appreciated. Congratulations to all the nominees in South Gippsland. Your work has not gone unnoticed,” Cr Ray Argento said.

The Citizen of the Year Award was well represented with nine passionate nominees.

Bev Hanley of Dumbalk was the winner for her outstanding contribution to the community over many years.

“I can’t believe it. It’s overwhelming. In my wildest dreams I never thought I would win,” Ms Hanley said.

Bev has been involved in the Dumbalk and district community her whole life.

Her interests, passions and support have involved a variety of organisations, clubs and groups including local sporting clubs, the former Dumbalk Kindergarten, Dumbalk Hall, training teenagers for the debutante ball, secretary of the Dumbalk and District Progress Association, Relay for Life committee member, a member of the Back to Dumbalk 2008, an organiser of the Dumbalk Village Market, Dumbalk Newsletter and member of the Leongatha Secondary College Reunion Committee.

Bev, and husband Ed, have been the driving force behind keeping the former Dumbalk Kindergarten/Infant Welfare Centre building open.

Mrs Hanley thanked the other nominees “we, as volunteers, enjoy doing what we do. We often have many challenges but we get satisfaction and pleasure out of doing things.”

She also gave a special mention to her husband Ed Hanley.

“You are the driving force for all we have done over the years. Thank you Ed, ever so much.”

Other nominees for the award were Tony and Andrew Moon of Korumburra, Darlene Jones from Meeniyan, Darren Hardacre of Leongatha, Debra Collins of Fish Creek, Eric Wang of Mirboo North, Glenice Griggs of Leongatha, Lorraine Knox of Korumburra and Marg Thomas of Mirboo North.

Earlier 15 year-old Jasmin Mackie from Meeniyan was the first to be given an award of the evening and was the sole nominee for the South Gippsland Youth Community Contribution award.

The youth category is non-competitive as “they’re more comfortable with everyone being acknowledged equally,” Community Strengthening Coordinator Ned Dennis said.

Jasmin has been an active member of the Meeniyan community for most of her life and has volunteered for a range of events.

She is a member of the Meeniyan Country Women’s Association, has competed in the Gippsland

Hills Group’s annual exhibition, and entered the State Creative Arts Exhibition.

Jasmin is also involved in the Meeniyan Dumbalk United Football Netball Club where she is a committed netball player.

Jasmin was described as a courteous teenager who is committed to helping the local community.

Unfortunately, Jasmin was not able to attend the awards ceremony and her grandmother Marilyn accepted the award on her behalf.

The South Gippsland Achievement Award for a person with a Disability was awarded to Darren Bone.

Darren Bone was also not present on the night.

Darren is a long-standing member and current chair of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

He has also volunteered for education programs related to disability and has been involved in the Bair Street revitalisation project and has been nominated for Australia Day awards in the past.

Darren is also involved in the local Leongatha football club.

The award was acknowledged on the night for its significance to the community but had previously been announced at an awards night in December that coincided with International Day of People with Disability.

There were five nominations in the South Gippsland event of the year category this year with every one serving to encourage more people into the area and boost the local economy.

The winner of the category was the Mirboo North Italian Festa.

Rosie Romano and Gina Carpinteri, representing the event, were delighted with the win.

“What a great country Australia is that an Italian Festival can win an Australia Day Award,” Ms Romano said.

The event promotes community engagement, social cohesion and cultural awareness of the contributions of the Italian community to the area of Mirboo North, through celebrating all things Italian in a fun filled family festival of food and entertainment.

“We are children of migrants who came to this country with nothing. We would like to think we are giving back,” Ms Romano said.

Around 6000 people attended the event last year and it sees long term benefits of enhancing mutual respect, harmony and appreciation of cultural diversity.

The event is a continuation of the traditional Feast of St Paul festival which has occurred for the past 50 years.

Other nominations for the event category went to the 2016 South Gippsland Relay for Life held at Fish Creek; Leongatha Primary School for its production of Lennie the Legend, 600 miles to Sydney; The Meeniyan Garden Walk and the official opening of the Dumbalk Community Centre.

“It was such a difficult task to select the recipients for each award as all the nominees were worthy,” Cr Argento said.

“The Australia Day Awards Committee takes pride in assessing each nomination and learning of the exceptional work of our community members.

“It was wonderful to have all those volunteers assembled in one place.

“They should be extremely proud of their involvement in various organisations across South Gippsland.

“Our communities are richer for their efforts.”

Celebration of multiculture: from left Paula Calafiore, Mary Smeriglio, Gina Carpinteri, and Rosie Romano were over the moon for the Mirboo North Italian Festa that won South Gippsland Event of the Year at the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards Ceremony on Wednesday.

History restored: Korumburra brothers Andrew and Tony Moon were nominated for South Gippsland Citizen of the Year at the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards Ceremony on Wednesday night for their tireless efforts to restore lost local history. From left; father Kevin Moon, Andrew Moon, Tony Moon, and supportive wife Michelle Moon.

Service to South Gippsland: Darren Hardacre of Leongatha was recognised for his service to the community as part of the Ruby CFA in his nomination for Citizen of the Year. He is pictured with his family who supported him at the awards ceremony, from left, Tim, Renee, Darren, Karen, and Nathan Hardacre, and Katherine Fitzgerald.

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Holidaymakers enjoy Baromi Park THE popular Baromi Park in Mirboo North was a magnet for children over the school holidays, enjoying many mild weather days with a few hot ones thrown in.

Children have about a week to go before school returns. Pictured above left, Ben, 6 from Leongatha and above right, Mardan’s Kyah, 6 and Saxon, 9 visited the Baromi Park in Mirboo North.

Splish splash

Holiday fun: Ally, Maddi and Kealey from Leongatha having a ball at SPLASH during their school holidays.

Brother bonding: Rory and Tristan from Meeniyan had a great time in the SPLASH swimming pool.

SPLASH, managed by the YMCA for the South Gippsland Shire Council is a centre of varied recreational activities either gym or pool based.

The heated indoor swimming pool is the best place to socialise and bring your children during the school holidays.

With three indoor pools, including a 25 metre lap pool, a leisure pool and a toddler pool, SPLASH caters for all levels of swimmer.

From toddlers to serious lap swimmers, SPLASH has you covered.

All of the pools are patrolled by qualified lifeguards, however children under 10 must be supervised by an adult.

Pool fun: Josslyn from Leongatha and Hyacinth from Mirboo North staying afloat in the deep end in the SPLASH indoor swimming pool.

Swim time: Caelan and Aiden from Leongatha hang out together at the SPLASH indoor heated pool during the summer holidays.

Wet weather no deterrent COLD, wind and rain did not stop the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show from drawing a huge crowd, held at the Wonthaggi Showgrounds recently.

All fun: Maggie, Murphy and Keely visited Wonthaggi to spend time at the Bass Coast show on Saturday, January 14.

Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show Secretary Rosemary Loughnan said it was a good show, with a massive combined effort and the only enemy was the weather.

“Cold, wet and wind can hurt us the same way as the heat can,” she said.

Show goers were not stopped, regardless of the poor weather.

“We just have to suck it up and hope that is doesn’t happen again,” she said.

Although Saturday’s weather affected the show, Sunday proved that there was an out-

standing attendance.

“There was a few highlights, the fact that dog fly ball ran all day with a constant crowd and the wood chop was outstanding with a couple of world champions participating,” she said.

“We had a lot of action events such as the horses, wood chop and entertainers and that is what draws a crowd,” “The pavilion was beautiful, with over 500 photographs entered into the photography competition,” Photographer Jennifer Conn won first place for the best exhibit and aggregate in the competition.

Unfortunately the cattle events were cancelled.

“There wasn’t a lot of interest with the cattle this year,” The Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show will be back next year on January 13.

“We’re already mak-

ing plans for new things for next year’s show.” said Ms Loughnan.

Pavilion results Garden and farm produce: best exhibit Judith Soerink, aggregate Lita Gill.

Cut flowers: best exhibit Marie Jones, best dahlia Lita Gill, aggregate Lita Gill.

Bowls arrangements and pot plants: best exhibit Lita Gill, aggregate floral Lita Gill, best exhibit pot plants Lita Gill, aggregate Lita Gill.

Cookery: best exhibit Cheryl Russell, aggregate Cathey Visscher, best decorated cake Rhonda Street.

Jams and preserves: best exhibit Doug Ott, aggregate Doug Ott. Knitting and crochet: best exhibit Jill Miles.

Toys and dolls: best exhibit Cathey Visscher.

Needlework: best exhibit

Doreen McGuirk, aggregate Patricia Griggs.

Craft: best exhibit Elaine Western, aggregate Brenda Asquith.

Art: best exhibit Emelia Potts, aggregate Rhonda Street.

Photography: best exhibit Jennifer conn, aggregate Jennifer Conn.

Pre and primary school age craft: best exhibit Amelia Tiziani, aggregate Natasha Allen.

Secondary school age craft: best exhibit Sheona Bugbird, aggregate Sheona Bugbird.

Best exhibit in pavilion open: Doreen McGuirk, Wonthaggi, patchwork quilt.

Grand aggregate pavilion: Lita Gill, Wonthaggi.

Horse results Supreme Shetland: Sally Centrone - Rosewood Park Water Marc.

Supreme Small Shetland: Lyn Kondratenkov - Glenelen Kermit.

Supreme Miniature: Lyn Kondratenkov - Yarralyn Blue Print.

Supreme Palomino: Tabaye Stud - Tabaye Trojan War. Best in Hand Welsh: L. and M. Baker Glynyarra Park Vienna.

Supreme Pinto: A. Cocker Moondarra Park Wisher.

Supreme Arabian: Lawrence Family, Sienna Abstract Art. Supreme open led from rings A and B: Lawrence Family, Sienna Abstract Art. Supreme Saddle Horse on Sunday: Christine Nichols and Daizi Plumb, Mirinda Alabaster.

Best 4yo ridden: L. Hayes Wideacre Black Diamond.

Best 5 yo ridden: Shelley Penny, SP Flagraiser.

OTT: Rebecca Farrow: Stage Presence.

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Alex Scott sells Pound Creek property A POUND Creek property in the Beard family for 95 years attracted keen interest at auction on Saturday, January 14 and conducted at the Pound Creek CFA.

Ready to sell: Marni Redmond, Alex Scott and Staff auctioneer Dennis Ginn and Peter Dwyer of the Alex Scott Leongatha office are ready to launch the auction.

The bidding started at $1,000,000 and quickly progressed to the reserve of $1,200,000 and escalated to a final sale price after keen bidding from a local and East Gippsland couple for the final sale price of $1,460,000.

The property is located at 410 Pound Creek Road and consisted of 183 acres with five dams and an older style three bedroom home.

Alex Scott & Staff Inverloch auctioneer Dennis Ginn was assisted by Jo Ginn and Marni Redmond and Peter Dwyer of Leongatha’s Alex Scott & Staff. Between 6070 people were in attendance consisting of local buyers

and land holders/families as well as those who had travelled to witness the auction of this historic property.

The result confirmed strong interest in rural properties and secure high rainfall location. There were three parties bidding with more interest in the crowd, however moving above the reserve potential bidders dropped away. The result represented a sale price of just under $8000 per acre.

Those attending were interested in the result, as well as paying respect to the pioneering Beard family.

Local dairy farmers Warren and Kerry Redmond had been leasing the property since 2008 and ran the 183 acres in conjunction with their dairy enterprise.

The Pound Creek CFA provided refreshments as well as the comfortable venue for this significant offering.

• Obituary Howard Stevens 1-11-1949 to10-12-2016

Christian values were paramount HOWARD Stevens, who died on December 10, 2016, was driven primarily by his Christian faith.

In brother-in-law Chris McRae’s tribute at the funeral he mentioned the 18th century English poet Alexander Pope, in his ‘Essay on Man’, who wrote that ‘An honest man’s the noblest work of God’.

“Howard was the absolute essence of an honest man. He was so in his dealings with those whom he came across in life, in whatever sphere or in whatever activity, but most particularly he was honest with himself,” Mr McRae said.

“He was without guile or pretence; what you saw was what you got and there was no sense in which Howard was, or aspired to be, anything other than his own authentic self.

“He saw the best in people, or the opportunities he had to contribute positively to their lives or circumstances, and in his quiet, engaging and persistent manner went about doing so.

“Howard was also overtly and unashamedly a man of faith. He understood as well as anyone the fact that in our lives the search for understanding of God, for those who choose to engage in it, is best if we see through a glass dimly. But he also understood the blessing that comes from continuing to trust and to search,

and also that the search itself provides its own rich rewards, and his life was a consistent example of this.

“His was not primarily an intellectual understanding, although I don’t doubt that he brought considerable such capacity to the task. I think for Howard any understanding he gained of God could only be complete if it was able to be placed in the context of people, relationships and action and I am sure he was able to help many get a clearer view of God through his faithfulness in this quest.

“Neither was his a flamboyant faith.

It was characterised more by the lactic acid of consistent, steady endeavour rather than the adrenalin rush of a transitory high. He was the embodiment of the injunction ‘to run with endurance the race set before you’, and for all of us the ongoing sadness will be that his race was so heart-achingly short.”

Mr Stevens had a wide influence beyond the church community through his teaching, beekeeping and car restoration but there was never doubt that his first love was for God. Howard was the elder son of Alex and Malcia Stevens. He was born in Hindmarsh South Australia on November 1, 1949.

His father Alex was a Presbyterian minister so the family shifted around.

Most of his childhood was spent in Wangaratta where he grew to love living in the

• Howard Stevens country and that river red gum country.

As a boy he developed a passion for planes and hoped to fly one day. Sadly when he did apply to the RAAF as a young man he was rejected for medical reasons. His passion for planes and flying stayed on for all his life.

The family came down to Melbourne where Howard completed his school education at Melbourne High School.

He then trained to be a science teacher at

Melbourne University.

Howard started teaching at Foster High School in the early 1970’s and after three years he came to Leongatha High School. Most of his teaching career was completed at Leongatha High School, later Leongatha Secondary College.

He taught science, chemistry and later moved into careers teaching.

He finished teaching at the secondary college in 2004 but went on to teach at Leongatha Christian School (now Chairo) and Mary Mackillop College. Howard also had an involvement with Leongatha Primary School as CRE co-ordinator and leading the Chaplaincy Support group.

He was greatly loved and respected by staff students and parents.

Howard is most well known through the wider community for his beekeeping. He got the “beekeeping bug” while teaching at Foster. His love was for nurturing little nucleus hives and tending to his hives in the quiet early hours of the day out in the paddock. Harvesting honey was a necessary part of the whole management but he didn’t keep bees just for the honey but for love.

Howard became part of the Gippsland beekeeping community and served a president of the Gippsland Apiarist Association. Here is part of a tribute written about Howard by that association, “We thank Howard for his dedication

to the beekeeping industry, his unceasing generosity of time and knowledge from which all who have known him have benefited.

Howard’s thoughtfulness, understanding and compassionate nature towards others sets a fine example for others to follow.”

As a result of Howard willingly running Adult Education courses in beekeeping an enthusiastic group of local beekeepers developed and became the South Gippsland Beekeepers. Their membership has grown to around 100 who meet monthly in St Peter’s hall, Leongatha to learn and encourage one another.

When Howard was at Foster, with Wilsons Prom at his doorstep, Howard started bushwalking. He went on to complete the highly respected bushwalking, mountain craft and leadership certificate – a qualification he valued highly. His love of the bush melded well with his beekeeping.

Howard is also known for the restoration he did on a Jowett Bradford ute and Land Rover. He joined the Jowett Car Club and the Leongatha Car Club. He always shared his interests with others.

Howard married Lucy in October 1978. They went on to have three sons Matthew, John and Peter.

Matthew is now married to Rachel, John’s partner is Zoe and Peter is married to Sally. Peter and Sally are proud parents of Hugo born in May, 2016.

Leongatha library friends feast THE members of the Friends of Leongatha Library gathered at the Leongatha RSL on Thursday morning, January 19 for their first morning tea of the year.

“It’s just a nice gettogether and Devonshire tea,” acting president of the Friends of Leongatha LiTea time: acting president of the Friends of Leongatha Library Sybil Smith en- brary Sybil Smith said.

Plenty of people were joyed a lovely morning tea at the Leongatha RSL on Thursday morning, Anne out to support the LeonRoughead, Margaret Hook, Darryl Hook, and Vera Derrick. gatha library and enjoyed a scone and a cup of tea as well.

Left, Morning chat: Cr Meg Edwards and her son Alexander Talbot came out to support the Friends of Leongatha Library, and spoke to Rosemary Abbey, an active member of the group, and the former principal librarian of Leongatha library, Ann Roughead.

Councillor Meg Edwards was present with her two sons, the librarian of the RSL Bluey Aeschlimann also joined in the social outing as well as vol-

unteers of the library, and other members involved with the West Gippsland Regional Library.

This active friends group was founded in

1991 and has continued to support the Leongatha library over the years.

Entering its 26th year the group is still going strongly.

Visit Milpara Korumburra’s Community House HAPPY New Year! We hope you had a great Christmas and are enjoying our summer weather.

What have you got planned for 2017?

Did you make a new year’s resolution to develop a skill, enhance your job opportunities, make new friends or learn something new? Milpara, Korumburra’s Community House, offers many different classes and course that may just help you fulfil those resolutions.

Please head over to our website milparacommunityhouse.org.au to see what we have planned for Term 1. Bookings can be made online or we’ll be open from Monday, January 30, so feel free to drop in or give us a call on 5655 2524.

Our term will start with English & Maths on Mondays, Learn English on

Tuesdays and Creative Writing & Speak English on Thursdays. They all start the week of February 6 – 12, so please book your place.

We are trying something new this term called How Does Your Garden Grow.

We’d love to invite interested people to come work, play and learn in our Children’s Garden at Milpara. We hope to start a group of hands on people of all ages and skill levels; children also welcome.

In addition to gardening, each week a different topic of interest will be explored.

The first session will be on Tuesday, February7. Please let us know if you plan to join in but can’t make the first session.

For more information please don’t hesitate to contact Milpara 5655 2524 from Monday January 30.

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Koala rise –10 magnificent acres J

The open plan family room is light-filled with ust eight kilometres from Leongatha, ‘Koala Rise’ is a lifestyle property that large windows, garden views, the kitchen having a 900 millimetre stainless steel stove and rangestands out. hood, a dishwasher, a long breakfast bar, a walk-

Approximately ten gently undulating acres, it is well sheltered, fenced into six paddocks with two laneways and stockyards. Extensive shedding includes two horse sheds, a small hay shed, a two-bay carport and a separate workshop with power. Water is plentiful being pumped from dam to holding tanks and gravity fed to paddocks and gardens.

Immaculately kept, this warm friendly home features updated kitchen and bathrooms.

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Adjoining dining and lounge sections are spacious, with Coonara solid fuel heater, reverse cycle air conditioning and direct access out to a tranquil entertaining deck.

A second option for outdoor living is private decking straight off another separate lounge, a handy second living area also suitable as a rumpus room, home office or quieter sitting room.

The spacious main bedroom is fitted with extensive built-in robes and an en suite.

In a separate wing, a teenager retreat virtually the size of two bedrooms and a third bedroom all have built-in robes.

A powder room with a third toilet off the laundry is handy.

Low maintenance gardens surround the home, a combination of mature ornamental feature trees, plenty of open lawn space and colourful garden beds.

Set well back off sealed road frontage, this property offers all the benefits of a great country lifestyle with town amenities just minutes away.

825 Nerrena Road Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220

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ESTLED in at the foot of the hills looking out across the valley, with frontage to Wilkur Creek and around ten kilometres from Leongatha, there’s lots to like about this appealing property.

Approximately five acres in two separate titles, plus over two acres of river lease, the land is highly productive and easily managed.

The well maintained cottage offers more than initially meets the eye with three bedrooms with two built in robes, an updated kitchen, a lounge with a solid fuel heater and reverse cycle air con, and sunroom.

Set amongst established maple and oak trees

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ONSTRUCTION is underway at 37 Young Street, Leongatha.

Renowned builder Mike West is building four quality townhouses on generous sized allotments.

The development is quietly located on Young Street with a private entrance but still only a hop, skip and jump away from I.G.A and the shopping precinct.

All four townhouses are large in size, approximately 22 square metres under roof with three bedrooms, en-suite and walk in robes to the master bedroom, double garage with remote roller door and direct access inside and a large open plan living area.

The fit out is at the highest standard with ducted gas heating and air-conditioning, large quality kitchens with an abundance of storage, Bosch appliances, double glazed windows, nine foot ceil-

ings and a minimum of six star energy rating.

As Mike has set up with all his developments, body corporate fees are at a minimum compared to other complexes.

With two already sold, don’t miss the opportunity to secure the perfect place to downsize to.

LEONGATHA 37 Young Street Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800

$450,000

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Block below cost THIS large vacant block measures in at 1202 metre square.

It slopes to the North, and has a council reserve at the northern boundary.

Set amongst quality established homes, the owner is selling at below purchase price!

A bargain opportunity, and possibly the ideal site for your new home.

The land is located at Lot 2 Vale Court, Leongatha and priced at $110,000.

For more information contact Alan Steenholdt at Alex Scott and Staff on 03 5662 0922.

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ERE is a solid gem, a three bedroom home with recent updates.

The master bedroom has a new en suite and walk in robe whilst the second and third bedrooms have built in robes and family bathroom central.

An open plan kitchen dining lounge is warmed

by a wood heater with views out to the established trees in the garden.

Sheds in abundance, there is no doubting a real feature and the opportunities are endless!

A 30 metre concreted shed with five metre door clearance with three phase power available.

Endless amount of storage space with a two car lockable garage, a large oval shed with concrete floor and power and a disused dairy with tack room, cattle race and yards.

The property also has wood sheds and a classic old enclosed chook shed with a yard.

Beyond the shedding is five acres fenced into five paddocks with water to each paddock.

The one acre flat paddock would be ideal for a horse arena.

This property is centrally located between Foster and Meeniyan and it offers lots of opportunity to grow and enjoy at an affordable price.

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EANDERING up the tree lined driveway, you have no idea about what awaits you.

Perched perfectly upon a hill, it becomes instantly obvious you are about to be entranced by the ambience of your surroundings.

This meticulously designed Harkaway home exudes luxury and style, and not a cent has been spared.

The home boasts three bedrooms and a study, which could also be a guest room, two luxurious bathrooms, and the expansive kitchen, dining, living, and family rooms have been cleverly placed to capture the magnificent views beyond you. Entertainers will instantly fall in love with the outdoor alfresco area, fully enclosed, but the glass also letting in the vista of the rich, rolling green hills.

Quality is represented in the polished timber floors, plush carpets, divine window furnishings and light fittings.

The high ceilings, plasterwork and fretwork also create an atmosphere of pure indulgence.

Cooking in this kitchen will be a delight.

There are granite bench tops, a large breakfast bar, a butler’s walk in pantry, double sink, dishwasher, separate cook top oven, range hood and all the quality appliances you would expect in a house of this caliber.

The house is cooled in the summer by a large split system, and warmed in the winter by a snug solid wood heater.

All the windows are double glazed, and there are four lots of French doors that bring the outside in, opening up onto the wide, sweeping verandas that wrap around the whole house.

Everybody needs a shed, and you will not be disappointed!

A five bay, concrete, lock up shed with roller doors and power will provide plenty of room for all your machinery.

The meticulously manicured garden is also a delight!

Ornamental pear trees, abundant roses, sweet smelling lavender, grape vines, and even an orchard, topped off with a fully secure veggie garden, your bounty will be endless.

This property offers so much more including an automatic sprinkler system, sound system, an alarm system, three massive tanks, two smaller tanks, a dam with trout in it, and seven acres for you to graze some livestock.

So don’t miss the opportunity to inspect this amazing property.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Preparations underway for Seachange Festival THE Prom Coast Seachange Festival is returning for another year and the festival organising committee is well on their way to getting the event ready.

Hard-working volunteer: Laurel Andrews worked hard to create bunting as part of the team of volunteers who are getting ready for the Seachange Festival in March.

The festival will be run across two weekends on March 24 to 26 and March 31 to April 2 this year.

The program is still being finalised, but a number of long established events are returning. “The festival committee is very passionate about providing a structure that is driven from within the community; one that showcases established activities and emerging skill-sets and, importantly, fosters quality events that draw attention to, and celebrate, this magnificent region,� organising committee chair Deb Bray said.

Performances and events are still being lockedin by the committee and a variety of venues around the Prom Coast area have already been booked to ensure there is room for them all.

From food and wine to sustainability and the environment, musicals and art to tours, sport and workshops, there will be something for everyone at the Seachange Festival.

Local author and artist Alison Lester will be present, Sustainable Architecture Tour returns, Foster Arts Music and Drama Association will perform The Vagina Monologues, and Prom Coast Arts Council’s annual The Great Southern Portrait Prize will be exhibited at the Stockyard Gallery in Foster.

Without the support of generous volunteers, the festival would not be as successful as it is. “We truly appreciate the generosity that comes from within the community through the work of enthusiastic volunteers; the donation of time, expertise and resources from individuals, businesses, community groups and sponsors is the driving force behind

Show ‘n’ Shine set for return THE Leongatha Rotary Club will be back once again with their annual Show ‘n’ Shine and Swap Meet market, along with craft and produce.

Held on Sunday, March 5 from 9am to 1.30pm at the Leongatha velodrome, the Rotary Club of Leongatha welcomes all to come along.

The swap meet begins at 6am.

For a glorious range of vintage and custom cars, a wonderful atmosphere filled with families, tourists and car enthusiasts, the Show ‘n’ shine event is the place to be. “If you own something you’re proud of you are more than welcome to put it on display at the event,� Rotary Club of Leongatha member John O’Connor said.

Food carts will be available on the day as well as market vendors which will also be offering a wide range of goods both automotive and otherwise. “The show has been growing strength to strength, one year to another and has become one of the major events in Leongatha,� Mr O’Connor said. “The last show ‘n’ shine we noted a huge popularity in motorcycles so this year we’ve decided to increase the motorcycle category to ten, we exShow ‘n’ shine: Rotary Club of Leongatha pect to see a big increase in the event.� he said. ‘PINKY’ Australian’s leading car show commember John O’ Connor is excited to announce the annual show ‘n’ shine event will mentator will be hosting the event.

Entry for adults is $6 and families are $15. be back again in March this year.

the success of the festival,� Ms Bray said.

Two passionate volunteers, Narelle Iser and Laurel Andrews have already begun to make countless metres of colourful bunting for the Fun Food Fair that will take place on Saturday, March 25 in Foster.

Over the coming weeks, the program will be finalised and events progressively posted on the fes-

tival website.

As an early-bird special tickets for The Grigoryan Brothers in Concert will be available at www. promcoastseachangefestival.org from 9am Monday, January 30.

Keep up to date with festival news and program information via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram #SeachangeFestival.

Acclaimed singer to perform MULTI award-winning Zulya Kama- and your friends for this first 2017 performance in lova - a leading proponent of Tatar and its new series of musical events.

Russian music - will perform at Waratah Hills Vineyard on Saturday, February 25 in a small combo with musicians from her acclaimed band, Children of the Underground.

Zulya’s performance will start at 7.30 pm, but come along and enjoy a glass of wine and food platter before the show.

Tickets are $30 and are available at Gecko Studio Gallery (15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2481), open 7 days until February 6, then Thursday to Monday, 10am to 5pm; Main Street Revelations (31 Main Street, Foster Ph 5682 1381) - weekdays 10am - 5pm, Saturday 9:30am - 4pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm) and at Waratah Hills Vineyard - open every weekend and public holidays 11-5pm, daily from 27 December to end January 11-5pm. Open Zulya Kamalova: will perform at Waratah every Friday from 11 am to 8pm.

Prom Coast Arts looks forward to seeing you Hills Vineyard on Saturday, February 25.

Prom Coast Seachange Festival 2017 save the dates 24 - 26 March & 31 March - 2 April

The Grigoryan Brothers in Concert brought to you by Toora & Foster Community BankÂŽ and Welshpool Agency

Tickets on sale from 9am Monday 30 January

www.promcoastseachangefestival.org

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A Star is born

Massive sale for lodge WOORAYL Lodge L d will ill be b holding h ldi a massive furniture sale on Saturday, January 28.

The sale will be held on their block of land on the corner of the South Gippsland Highway and Boags Road and not at the lodge.

The sale of furniture and goods from Woorayl Lodge usually coincides with the annual Woorayl fete at the end of the year.

This year, due to the generosity of members of the public, they have had so many items donated that they have decided to have another sale.

The Woorayl Ladies’ Auxiliary is organising the event and all the proceeds made will go back into their organisation so they can continue their great work to help Woorayl OLIVER McMeekin was born at Leongatha Lodge.

There is a considerable amount of furnihospital on January 5. He is a son for Dylan and ture to be sold on the day and a huge selection

Louise of Korumburra and a brother for Milla.

off styles, t l ffrom dduchesses h tto chairs h i and d even wardrobes available.

Rather than let the items sit in the storage shed until the next fete, the public will get a chance to bag a bargain at the sale.

All items are in great condition and of good quality and will be reasonable priced.

As well as furniture, there will also be an assortment of bric-a-brac, and a sausage sizzle will be run as well.

It will be a great way to get a good deal and have a social outing all at the same time.

Out they go: Personal care assistants Leanne Hutton, and Di Williams from Woorayl Lodge are getting all the furniture ready for sale at the Woorayl Lodge furniture sale to be held on Saturday, January 28.

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Australia’s genetic showcase for beef cattle THE outstanding beef cattle seedstock available in south-east Australia will be on display again with 200 plus studs opening their properties for the 26th Stock & Land Beef Week from January 27 to February 4.

Beef Week is the biggest event of its type in Australia. It has been said, and it could possibly be true, that Beef Week is the biggest event of its type in the world as local and interstate visitors tour the studs in search of their next stud sires or herd improving bulls for commercial herds.

Increasingly, Beef Week is attracting many international cattle industry people keen to discover

what the Australia seedstock industry has to offer, especially in the British and European breeds.

Australian seedstock producers have been astute in sourcing the world’s best genetics and now the world is coming to Australia to find superior genetics.

Beef Week exhibitors display thousands of cattle for visitors. As many as 5000 bulls from 30 breeds will sell during Beef Week or at onproperty autumn sales in the following weeks in transactions that will put around $30 million into the pockets of Beef Week exhibitors.

Beef Week serves as a high value low cost marketing opportunity for seedstock producers from those selling a handful of bulls to the big

Breeding quality from head to tail TEN years ago Daniel and Anne Marie Barrow of Merlewood Angus moved from Melbourne to the picturesque country town

Merlewood Angus brings of Mirboo North, nestled you some of the leading indusin the rolling green hills try Black Angus sires for incluof the Strzelecki Ranges. sion in your commercial beef

Now, they are about to host program. their inaugural autumn bull sale Whether you retain heifers or in March this year. sell your offspring into the beef market and purchase replacement heifers, the value of a quality sire cannot be emphasised enough.

Starting in 2009 with just 20 females, Daniel and Anne Marie have been inspired by the leading Black Angus seedstock producers in both Victoria and New South Wales.

They bring the best Black Angus genetics and practices the industry has to offer to Gippsland for inclusion in their breeding program and subsequently for sale to you.

Read more about Merlewood Angus at www.merlewoodangus. com.au.

All 30 of their sale bulls will be on show on day two, Saturday, January 28 from 9am.

Willie Milne will also be there See beef: Anne Marie Barrow from Merlewood Angus in on the day from 9am to 1pm to Mirboo North is looking forward to the Stock & Land Beef answer breed enquiries and Ian Moreland may pop in on the day Week open day, this Saturday, January 28 from 9am. to say hello.

Proud Participants of 2017 Stock and Land Beef Week

www.merlewoodangus.com.au

We breed beautiful black Angus cattle that are a pleasure to handle whilst maintaining structural correctness and beef yield required by the commerical

All bulls independently assessed

by Ian Moreland for fertility and structural assessment.

operations which can sell hundreds.

Beef Week committee chairman Daryl Pearson urged those seedstock producers considering becoming Beef Week participants to get around as many Beef Week properties and as many breeds as possible and find out what the successful studs are doing to attract visitors.

Beef Week director Geoff Phillips has been involved with the event for over two decades and has predicted increased buying activity during Beef Week and at the autumn on-property sales which follow. “Following a good season and exceptional beef cattle prices, stud and commercial producers are investing in the best genetics they can find,� he said.

“In 2016 most bull auctions had clearances in the 90 per cent to 100 per cent range and $10,000 plus averages were not uncommon. “The average for the 22,000 bulls of all breeds sold at auction in 2016 was around $7200, a staggering 25 per cent higher than the $5800 average for 2015. “While the requirements of bull buyers are varied, Breedplan figures, raw data, polledness, temperament and reputation of the vendor come through as major issues.�

Lists and maps can be found at www.beefweek.com.au or the Beef Week book can be obtained from participating properties on their Beef Week day.

Generations of beef breeding LAST year marked the 90th year the Meikle family have been at their Parry Road, Meeniyan property and the 66th year of breeding Poll Herefords, over three generations.

The Meikles have a long history of breeding cattle for Gippsland conditions and the ever changing market place.

This will be the 20th year Tarwin Poll Herefords will be open as part of Stock & Land Beef Week, on Saturday, January 28.

All interested people are welcome to visit the property throughout the day, where light refreshments will be provided.

The cattle are in excellent condition and those for display will include the current crop of sale bulls, cows with bull calves at foot and unjoined heifers, some of which are for sale.

The day is a mix of display and selling.

Stud principal David Meikle said people are welcome to just come and have a look, but it is also the start of sales for 2017. “Serious buyers generally look at the cattle first thing in the morning,� he said.

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Top beef: David Meikle of Tarwin Poll Herefords is looking forward to another successful Beef Week open day on Saturday, January 28. as a day to catch up with past clients and friends who call in.

The relaxed atmosphere allows open discussion on the cattle on display which is valuable to understand clients’ needs.

This year’s crop of sale bulls have been vaccinated against Leptospirosis, Vibriosis and

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Bulls on show for Beef Week YARRAM’S Warringa Hereford Stud will once again open its gates for the 2017 Stock & Land Beef Week event on Friday, January 27.

Bill and Minnie Kee established Warringa Hereford Stud in 1991.

The Warringa herd calves in March and April. Cattle are selected for their function and productivity with particular emphasis placed on temperament, moderate birth weight, milk, growth and Good bull: Warringa Lawman L26 (P) is for sale and carcase.

All animals are Breedplan re- will be on display during Warringa Hereford Stud’s open corded, with all traits recorded, in- day this Friday, January 27, as part of Stock & Land Beef cluding birth weight. Ultrasound Week. scanning for eye muscle area, fat and intramuscular fat (IMF) is conducted annuWarringa offers free delivery anywhere in ally.

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In 2008, Warringa purchased Bowmont Storm Bill and Minnie would like to extend a warm B720 (H) and in 2012 Bowmont Z458 Victory invitation and welcome to all visitors to attend Blend F (AI) (H) was purchased. and inspect their cattle and enjoy their hospitality Both these bulls have made a tremendous on Friday, January 27 from 9am to 6pm at 366 contribution to the Warringa herd, breeding well South Gippsland Highway, on the Sale side of balanced cattle with excellent growth, milk, mus- Yarram. cling and carcase quality.

In 2015 and 2016 sons of Bowmont Z458 Victory Blend F(AI)(H) proved very popular selling to both stud and commercial breeders.

Warringa have three of his sons for sale at HAZEL Dell Simmentals has been their Beef Week field day in 2017 and believe breeding and selling cattle for almost they have a lot to offer.

30 years and will be opening up for this “They have tremendous growth, carcase qualyear’s Stock & Land Beef Week on Satity and temperament together with excellent urday, January 28.

Breedplan figures,” Bill said.

They have sold bulls, semen, embryos and feThe Warringa herd was horned until 2009, when poll genetics were introduced through AI. males throughout Australia and overseas.

“We have 20 traditional Simmental breeders, 60 Today the herd is a mixture of horned and poll black Simmental breeders plus a large commercial genetics.

Yancowinna brings out best PASSIONATE about breeding quality cattle, Yancowinna Angus owner Dennis Ginn and farm manager Rob Ewing have worked together to constantly improve their herd.

Their objective is to breed structurally sound, high growth, high quality carcase animals.

“Our bulls have to be structurally sound, because their livelihood depends on it and we don’t want structural problems flowing through to progeny,” Mr Ginn said.

“We are looking for muscle definition in the young sale bulls, High quality: owner Dennis Ginn, left, and farm manager but on the other hand we also have Rob Ewing, right, are gearing up for Beef Week at the Yanto breed feminine females, because cowinna property this Saturday, January 28. Photo courtesy we have a self replacing herd.”

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Yancowinna’s herd will be available for inspection during Stock & Land Beef and calves and enjoy a sandwich or two for lunch.

“It will be nice to catch up with some of our cliWeek on Saturday, January 28 from 9am to 6pm.

The open day provides a good opportunity for ents on the day and hopefully meet a few new ones,” people to see the whole herd, including cows with he said.

Yancowinna holds two sales during the year, calves at foot, as well as the stock which will be an autumn sale in March and a spring sale in available at upcoming on property sales.

Mr Ewing said while people are visiting the September.

Yancowinna offers 18 month old bulls at the aufarm, they can have a look around, see some cows tumn sale and two year old bulls at the spring sale, all of which are at working age.

The autumn sale will be held on farm at Yancowinna at Cape Paterson, on Friday, March 10 from herd using our own Simmental bulls,” stud owner 3pm.

Scott Andersen said.

“All of our bulls are scanned for carcase quality, “On the day we will have a selection of Simmental including eye muscle area, marbling and fat cover,” and black Simmental bulls and some select females.” Mr Ginn said.

“Our black Simmental bulls are proved to be “The bulls are also independently assessed for easy calving, low birth weights and excellent for use structure and temperament by leading beef consulover heifers.” tants Dick Whale and Liam Cardile and checked by The open day is on the property of John Lang- Korumburra veterinarian Rob Mitchell. ley’s South Kolora Herefords, which is also man“We use two independent assessors, for just that aged by Mr Andersen. reason. We want an independent assessment.”

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Farming Insight SEJ’s biggest day of the year THE fourth annual feature store cattle sale for stock agent Stevens Egan and Johnston (SEJ) this Friday, January 27 will likely be the company’s biggest day for 2017.

There are 3000 head to be yarded from all over the South Gippsland district and for the stockies at SEJ that means working all day on Australia Day drafting and yarding cattle.

On sale day itself the company expects between 10-15 personnel to be working on the sale.

Stock agent with SEJ, James Kyle, told The Star 90 per cent of the cattle are locally sourced from Phillip Island through to Woodside and a few from Bairnsdale way.

“This sale represents very good quality; there’ll be a good run right through the sale on all penned Buying beef: from left, Michael Savage from Landmark, Gary Scanlon from Mardan and Gary Briscoe from Mirboo North were at the VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday, hoplots of cattle,” he said.

“Here at Koonwarra you have an excellent ing to buy a few cattle. quality right on your doorstep without the need to drive to the western district. “We have a lot of repeat buyers coming along to the sale.

Thursday, January 19 “They can be purchased and grown out for fuSteers: L. Riseley, Traralgon South, 3 x $1910; ture return. The market is strong and I can’t see it 53rd Mayalda, Bass, 2 x $1660; P. Davis, Won Wron, letting up at this stage.”

4 x $1640; P. & M. Batters, Woodside, 2 x $1630; E.P. “Compared to the north east around Wodonga Lloyd P/L, Nerrin Nerrin, 2 x $1630; S.A. & N.M. our cattle are making just as much for our local McRae, Nambrok, 13 x $1610. breeders.”

Heifers: L. Riseley, Traralgon South, 2 x $1430; E.P. Lloyd P/L, Nerrin Nerrin, 17 x $1380; K. Pongratz, “With the fat sale strong also, our producers are 11 x $1360; P. & F. Cartwright, Allambee Reserve, 2 x willing to part with a bit of money for good qual$1320; D.K. & H.C. Campbell, Mardan, 15 x $1300; ity.”

Katelea Past, Toora, 3 x $1260.

The sale this Friday gets underway at 10am.

Store sale results

Cows: B. P. & F. Cartwright, Allambee Reserve, 1 x $1590; D. Wilkin, Turtons Creek, 1 x $1410; Vinomiandale Pty Ltd, Nerrena, 1 x $1220.

Cows and calves: R. Larmour, Allambee Reserve, 1 x $2500; T.J. & S.G. Cuff, Jumbunna, 9 x $2240; R.L. Olsen, Poowong East, 6 x $2100; R.J. Harris, Korumburra South, 4 x $2040; Roybury Nominees, Kongwak, 1 x $2040; A.L. & S.J. Matthews, Dumbalk, 1 x $1980.

Right Just looking: Vicki and Glenn Bainbridge from Leongatha South were at the store sale at VLE Leongatha last Thursday, to have a look and see how cattle were selling.

• VLE Leongatha

Prime cattle in good supply at VLE market THERE were approximately 1600 export and 400 young cattle penned representing an increase of 220 head week on week.

There was a full field of buyers present and operating in a softer market. Quality was good, with prime cattle well supplied.

The larger selection of vealers sold mostly 7c to 9c cheaper while the yearling cattle to the trade eased mostly 5c/kg. A larger and heavier selection of grown steers and bullocks were back 5c to 13c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers improved 5c to 10c/kg.

Heavy weight Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers eased 3c to 5c/kg. Heavy weight cows with good finish sold from firm to a few cents dearer while the leaner grades of mostly dairy cows slipped 10c/kg on most sales. Heavy weight bulls eased 10c/kg.

Heavy weight vealers suited to butchers sold from 317c to 346c/kg. A handful of yearling trade steers made between 313c and 330c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 295c and 315c/kg.

Grown steers made from 311c to 330c/kg. Bullocks sold from 305c to 331c/kg. Heavy bullocks made between 304c and 322c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers

sold between 255c and 313c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made from 262c to 283c with the crossbred portion from 270c to 320c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold from 180c to 215c/kg.

Heavy weight cows made mostly between 211c and 260c/kg. Heavy weight C and B muscle bulls sold between 253c and 299c with the dairy lots between 234c and 265c/kg.

The next sale draw - January 25: 1. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 2. Rodwells, 3. SEJ, 4.

Elders, 5. Alex Scott & Staff, 6. Landmark.

Sheep sale Wednesday at 1pm (weekly).

Prime Sale - Wednesday, January 18 BULLOCKS 13 Pettitt Pty Ltd, Koorooman 15 Deenja Pastoral Pty Ltd, Toora 7 T. & B.M. Dodds, Corinella 8 JDK Pastoral Company, Korumburra 14 Nicholl Primary Prod, Nilma North 11 L. Delev STEERS 9 D. James, Yarram 1 T.R. & I.R. Harrison, Milford 5 G.T. Cummaudo, Mirboo North

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2 N.A. & F.F. Laing, Leongatha 3 R.A. & J.F. McGlade, Mirboo 2 Craigendale Pty Ltd, Dudley South

372.5kg 338.6 $1261.29 306.7kg 338.6 $1038.37 382.5kg 337.6 $1291.32

HEIFERS 1 A.L. & J.L. Appleyard, Koorooman 1 G.T. Cummaudo, Mirboo North 7 S.M. Davies, Outtrim 2 R. & E. Evans, Bass 3 T.R. & I.R. Harrison, Milford 2 R.A. & J.F. McGlade, Mirboo

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COWS 2 G.T. Cummaudo, Mirboo North 5 G. May, Carrajung 1 Katelea Past, Toora 2 D.M. & M.F. Chalmers, Leongatha 3 Rangona, Tarwin Lower 10 R.J. & C.M. McGill Family, Kongwak

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Farming Insight Australia Day boosts lamb market A MARKETING campaign encouraging people to eat more lamb this Australia Day has been credited with causing a lift in local lamb prices.

Lamb prices started off the year strong, with substantial increases occurring week on week at the VLE Leongatha sale.

SEJ stock agent Bill Egan said prices for lambs continued to lift across the board last week, a trend he expected to persist.

“The lamb market is generally very strong.

There are not a lot of lambs around South Gippsland now, compared to what there used to be, and demand is strong,” he said.

At last Wednesday’s sale at VLE Leongatha, the top pen of lambs sold for an average of $168, an almost $20 increase on the previous week.

With around 2400 lambs yarded, numbers for the first few sales of the year have held steady.

Mr Egan said Meat and Livestock Australia’s annual Australia Day promotion also

Scoping the sale: Robin Nottage from Stony Creek was at the VLE Leongatha sheep sale last Wednesday, to check out the lamb market. Ms Nottage has some lambs to sell in the next few months.

impacts on the price of lamb.

“Wholesalers experience a big demand for lamb at this time of year, so they need to get themselves in a position so they have got it to sell,” he said.

Elders stock agent Rohan McRae said the lamb market was improving Victoria wide.

“Both the lamb and the cattle market opened the new year stronger than prior to Christmas due to a lack of supply and strong demand,” he Sell them: SEJ auctioneer James Kyle sells a pen of lambs at the VLE Leongatha sheep sale last Wednesday. said.

Mr McRae said it looked like prices for lamb were holding firm after last Wednesday’s market, also citing the Australia Day lamb promotion as a factor.

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The suitable applicant will have excellent communication, customer service and clinical skills together with recent experience working within a dental facility.

For more information please contact Jenny Juschkat, Manager Dental Services on 0407 757 134. Applications are to be submitted online at lch.mercury.com.au • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply • For further information and copies of each position description visit our careers page www.lchs.com. au/careers • Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and lodge their application online.

• No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

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SalvoCare Eastern Gippsland have a number of positions currently available within our Homelessness and Support Services Program located in Leongatha.

Case Manager – Housing Support - Full time This position will provide a case managed outreach and support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to access safe, affordable accommodation and prevent their return to the homelessness service system.

Senior Facilitator – Men’s Behavioural Change Program - Part time We are seeking an experienced facilitator to provide support and education to assist men to develop non-abusive, respectful behaviours and attitudes.

Case Manager – Family Violence Outreach Full and Part time positions The Case Manager in the Family Violence Outreach Service is required to have highly developed skills in engaging and responding to women and families in crisis.

For further information on these positions please visit www.sarmy.org.au/divisions/evd

Call 1800 242 696 or visit www.lchs.com.au

Please forward your application in confidence to: growwithus@claashc.com.au

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situations vacant

situations vacant

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MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST / FINANCE CLERK 12 month Maternity Leave Relief Part time – 2 days per week If you are an experienced medical receptionist who is interested in a flexible working life, then this is the job for you.

The successful applicant will be familiar with GP office software, accounts receipting, as well as general clerical duties. Experience with accounts payable / receivable is highly desirable.

If you have a strong commitment to excellent customer service and the capacity to work well with a team in a busy environment, please send your CV with a covering letter to Heather Byrne, Practice Manager, Foster Medical Centre, 97 Station Road, Foster 3960.

Applications close 5pm February 6, 2017

Pastoral Care Coordinator Allied Health Services Permanent Part-Time Position – 15 hours per week Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons who have: • Tertiary qualifications in religious studies, theology, ministry or equivalent • Proven ability to work across various faith communities and respect the sensitivities of all faith traditions and beliefs • Proven ability to conduct recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers • Sound interpersonal communication, listening and pastoral care counselling skills The position requires an experienced Pastoral Care worker to provide a professional pastoral presence and recruit, train, supervise and support Pastoral Volunteers at Bass Coast Health.

Remuneration will be negotiated in accordance with qualifications and experience. Salary packaging is available.

Enquiries should be directed to Jackie Goodman, Manager Allied Health Services & Health Independence Program on 56713459.

Applications, including a cover letter, plus a separate statement addressing the key selection criteria plus a current CV, including 2 professional referees, should be directed to Pat Grasby, HR Officer: pat.grasby@basscoasthealth.org.au Applications close 12 noon Thursday 2 February 2017

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays meetings

meetings

WOORAYL GOLF CLUB

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 8th February 2017 at the WOORAYL GOLF CLUB at 7pm The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed new category of Junior Membership.

garage sales HUGE GARAGE SALE

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Sunday, January 29

FIREWOOD - local messmate/stringy bark, cut, split, dry. Discounts on bulk loads. Free delivery available. Pick up or delivered. $100 per cubic metre. Ph: 0437-176187.

Furniture, school locker, books, clothing, plants, pots, kitchenware, toys, leather couch set

9am - noon

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NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE

Garage Sale

HAY covers, various sizes. 0418-535570.

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JAYCO Pop-Top Series 90, 18ft, elec brakes, solar / Lion battery, 3 way fridge, microwave, annex, awning, EC, $7,900 ONO. 0413379151.

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R E F R I G E R AT O R Fisher & Paykel, 350lt, $125. 5662-3838.

Records, radiogram with player, collectables, bric-a-brac, gates, clothes and lots more

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200 x 50 x 2.4 $12.10 each, 200 x 75 x 2.4 $16.75 each, 200 x 75 x 3.0 $ 20.90 each.

Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662.

SMALL square bales, Tarwin, $7. Ph: 0417563033.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

30 TONNE pellet silo, 18 months old, excellent condition, $5,000 plus GST. 5995-2065.

WOODWORKING machine, thicknesser moulder 500mm wide cut, strong reliable unit, $800 ONO. New roll of 100mm dust extraction hose, best offer. Ph: 0437-642325.

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garage sales GARAGE SALE Koonwarra Hall, Saturday, January 28, 8am to 2pm.

INVERLOCH 3/20 The Crescent, Saturday, January 28, 9am.

Household items, books, kitchenware and lots more.

BATH Stanley Thomas.

Passed from his loved ones on 26.1.1993.

Also remembering Muriel and George Tatterson (Ma & Pa), Lylia, Des. And Patricia King.

All these special people remain with love in the circle of our hearts forever.

“The chain that doth remain is subject to no bounds - so long as earth shall stand and Heaven uphold the stars.”

Meree and family.

deaths

deaths

deaths

deaths

FULLER - Joyce.

A good neighbour and friend for 36 years. I will miss our visits and friendly talks.

Rest peacefully Joyce.

We have been blessed to have had you as part of our lives. We will cherish your life and endeavour to live up to the example you set for us.

Love Stephen and Amanda.

We’ll always cherish our Christmas tree adorned with the beautiful decorations lovingly made by you.

Forever in our hearts.

Love, Michelle, Peter and Riley. xxx McKENZIE - Lois.

Many wonderful memories of the early years - your sponge and chocolate pudding recipes are still a favourite.

May you rest peacefully.

Dallas, Julie, Bailey, Campbell and Laynee.

STEWART - Janet.

A good friend and workmate for many years. Taken way too soon. Most unfair.

We will miss your pleasant, kind nature and visits.

Rest in peace Jan. Doris and Dot.

STEWART - Jan. Jan will be remembered with great affection by all Leongatha Lyric Theatre people.

Committee and fellow life members pay tribute to her great contribution to community theatre over many years.

Her friendship and dedication will be sadly missed.

Leongatha Lyric Theatre Committee and members.

deaths

deaths

Doris and Richards.

Henry

LITTLE (nee Walker) Shirley Leonorie (Norrie).

16.12.1937 - 16.01.2017 Much loved wife of John for 58 years.

Loving mother of Kerri, Julie, Glenn, Stephen and Shelley.

Dear mother-in-law of Ross, Ian (dec), Peter, Bec, Amanda and Tim. Adored Nana of 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Forever in our hearts.

To my darling wife Norrie, Even 58 years was not enough. We shared our lives, our love and our dreams. Our children and grandchildren and great grandchildren are the light of our life and they will continue to burn brightly into the future.

Rest peacefully.

Love John.

To the best mum, nana and great nan that anyone could ask for. Your dedication to community was only surpassed by your love of family.

We’ll miss your honesty, unconditional support, advice, pavlovas but most of all we’ll miss you.

Rest well in your garden of roses right next to the best of golf courses, that is your heaven.

Mum to Kerri and Ross, nana to Michael and Missy, Belinda, Nick and Lauren and Alanna.

Great nan to Scarlett and Lorelei.

“TO THE WORLD YOU WERE JUST ONE, BUT TO US YOU WERE THE WORLD.” You gave us unconditional love, you supported us, you loved us, you encouraged us, you were there for every part of our lives.

We laughed, we cried, we ate plenty and we argued, but that all came as a package.

Thank you mum, nana and Norrie for the everlasting memories.

Love you forever and ever.

Love from Julie, Ian (dec) and Peter, Aaron and Emily, Christie and Chris, Tarli and Ben, Kim and Matt.

Adored mum, motherin-law and nana.

Your strength and love will always be an inspiration to us.

Our No. 1 fan at all our events, never failing to miss an occasion.

You gave your heart and soul to every venture, especially your family and for that we are blessed.

Forever in our hearts.

Glenn, Bec, Will, Kate and Jaime.

Our beautiful mum and nana.

Devoted and supportive.

That warm smile, through good times and bad, we could always depend on you.

Our rock. Our mentor.

With every rose that blooms our hearts will be filled with memories.

We’ll miss you more than words can say.

Love you!

Shelley, Tim, Ash, Jacquie, Marty and Lachie.

McINTYRE - Donald (Don).

(RAAF A312167) As a long serving past employee of the Leongatha Returned Serviceman’s Club, the President and Members of the Leongatha RSL Sub-Branch regret the passing of their esteemed member, and extend deepest sympathy to his family.

Lest we Forget McINTYRE - Don. Don was a long time member and enthusiastic performer in many lyric theatre productions.

His vitality and humour were hallmarks of his valued roles over many years.

Our thoughts are with Ellie, Alison, Lyn, James, and families.

Leongatha Lyric Theatre Committee and members.

McKENZIE - Isobel Lois (Lois).

Passed away peacefully at Carinya Lodge, Korumburra on January 17, 2017.

Loved wife of Malcolm.

Loved and loving mother of Dallas and Michelle, and their families.

At peace and sadly missed.

Lois, we shared a wonderful life, the laughter and the tears.

You gave me loving friendship, through all the married years.

Out of all the many blessings received along life’s way.

There was no gift more treasured than you and our yesterdays.

Sadly missed by your husband Malcolm.

We knew the time was coming when we would have to say goodbye.

Our hearts are filled with sadness, but memories will never die.

Rest peacefully Mum in some place green, some place nice, some place that’s called paradise.

Thank you for many happy memories, for your love, kindness, help and encouragement.

funerals McKENZIE - The funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs Isobel Lois (Lois) McKenzie will be held at the Uniting Church, Kongwak on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 commencing at 1pm.

A private family burial will precede the above service.

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Volleyball clash at Pensioner’s Point THE 24th Annual Inverloch Beach Volleyball Competition run by Korumburra Volleyball was held at Pensioner’s Point on Sunday, January 15.

Players came from Melbourne, Latrobe Valley, Sale, and the local Leongatha SPLASH competition and some visitors from Perth and Canada joined in too.

In the pairs grand final, Will Crawford and Locky Morland teamed up and won a tight three setter; Trumps defeated Mexicans 17:19, 18:10. 15:4.

In the “Blue” Division, Melbourne team Dyna Pop had returned to defend their title from last year and convincingly defeated No Dig-Gity 31:15 in the final despite having a closer encounter earlier in the qualifying rounds.

In “Orange” Division, Axiology had defeated Scorchers in the rounds but Scorchers were able to turn the tables and won a close encounter with Axiology 25:22.

Local indoor volleyball hits off in February at Leongatha SPLASH, please contact Tom (BH) 5658 1043, Mandy (AH) 0418 361 240 for more information.

Pairs final: runners up, Mexicans, left, Luke Laming and Andrew Burgess congratulate the winning team, Trumps, Will Crawford and Locky Morland.

Final clash: Will Crawford spikes the ball while team mate Locky Morland looks on in the pairs’ grand final.

Scorchers win: the runner up team, left, was Axiology consisting Michael Jones, Michael Axford, Kevin Axford and Andrea Axford. The winners were Aaron Holwerda, Leah Foster, Shane Foster and Emily Foster.

Blue Division: the winning team, left, Dyna Pop consisting of Justin Jays, Oliver Diano, Paolo Diano and Andrew Korbel with runners up No Dig-Gity Rachel Brown, Carla Fletcher, James Golding and Jessica Diery.

Trainee Tyler ready to play Leongatha golf competition gives amateurs a go TYLER Marotti is the new star of Leongatha Golf Club after becoming the club’s trainee PGA professional.

A golf traineeship lasts three years and is a fulltime position which upon successful completion includes a Certificate III in Sport Career Oriented Participation and a Diploma

Warm welcome: Tyler Marotti is accepted into the Leongatha Golf Club as their new trainee PGA professional by general manager of the club Josh Hall.

of Sport Coaching.

“He’s terrific and he’s fitting in nicely,” general manager Josh Hall said.

For Tyler to complete his traineeship, he must ensure he finishes all three components, he must have a satisfactory work performance, complete 30 trainee matches each year, and score an average of 4.75 over par in his matches.

Tyler undertakes remote schooling with the PGA on top of all his hours of work.

The 19 year old has been playing golf for over six years and this is just another step towards his future goals.

“I would like to successfully complete my three year traineeship and potentially play golf for a living professionally,” Mr Marotti said.

OVER 90 players from across Victoria flocked to the Leongatha golf course on Monday for the club’s fourth annual Leongatha Trainee Pro-Am. The professional and amateur tournament encourages members of the golf club and visiting players to play a round of golf with a professional player.

“It’s a great chance for them to have a hit with a golf pro,” general manager Josh Hall said.

In this case, the professional is a trainee golf player.

It was Leongatha’s first time competing with their own trainee Tyler Marotti of Kardella, who joined the ranks at the club just four weeks ago.

“It’s a good, fun day out for everyone,” Mr Hall said.

Some 49 amateurs and about 40 trainees participated in the competition and created two amateur grades, a professional competition and a team competition.

Professional and amateur success: B-Grade winner Ron Paice from Leongatha and winner of the professional competition James Betts from Yarra Bend at the Fourth Annual Leongatha Trainee ProAm on Monday at Leongatha Golf Club.

Teams to do battle in Twenty20 final THE Twenty20 A Grade Knockout Competition finishes this Sunday, January 29, with the finals being held.

Semi final one: Town v OMK played at Scorpion Park.

Semi final two: Korumburra v Club played at Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

The semi finals start at 10.30am.

The grand final between the two winning teams will be played at Scorpion Park beginning at 1.30pm.

Semi finals teams will need to sup-

ply their own white ball.

The Leongatha and District Cricket Association will supply and pay for one umpire at the semi finals. Teams will do square leg.

The association will supply and pay for two umpires at the grand final.

The balls for the grand final will also be supplied and paid by the association.

The winning team of the grand final will receive the perpetual shield and $500 prize money in a cheque.

A Player of the Final shirt will also be presented for the grand final.

Take number 1 for the team: Haydn Garner from Geelong, Mick Oliver, Doug Clemann, and Bruce Cathye from Leongatha Golf Club were the winning team in the team Stableford at the Fourth Annual Leongatha Trainee Pro-Am on Monday.

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• Leongatha Cycling Club

A Graders back on the cycling track THE 2017 track season moved from training to racing on Friday night.

The earlier rain had passed and whilst it was cool and with a light wind

it was pretty good conditions for racing.

The juniors were missing and still on holidays but there was a good field of A Grade riders.

Several riders put in personal best times for the

one lap time trial to start the night off.

In the A Grade section, Thomas McFarlane (30.37 sec) had to put down a good ride to stay ahead of Will Lumby (30.54 sec new PB).

It was a similar situation with Harrison McLean (32.14sec), having his first ride for the season, just managing to stay ahead of his brother Oliver (32.68sec new PB) and Dylan Adams (33.22sec).

Victory: Oliver McLean takes the win from Thomas McFarlane in the elimination race; the last race of the night.

Kaleb Jans rode 41.14 sec with the head wind start, not to his liking.

The riders then had an eight lap scratch race which went smoothly until three laps to go when Dylan Adams upped the ante.

However, his big ride to the National Road titles did not help in the run to the line as Thomas McFarlane led home Will Lumby and Oliver McLean for the placings.

After a short rest the riders were back on the track for a “tempo” race over 12 laps.

The first five laps had the riders swapping turns but from then on the first rider over the line grabbed two points and the second rider had one point each lap.

There were several riders working to get points early before Thomas McFarlane attacked and skipped away to take the next five laps and finish on 10 points.

Will Lumby secured seven points for sec-

ond place whilst Oliver McLean on three points had third place.

With a bit of juggling the riders had two heats for the one lap handicap as there were not enough pushers to have them all in the one race so the riders raced two heats to get four into the final.

The final saw Will Lumby (scr) storm home over the last 200 metres to take a convincing win ahead of Kaleb Jans (75) and Harrison McLean (30) in third place.

Will rode the final one second quicker than the heat which was equivalent to about 15m, which was the margin he won by.

The A Grade riders were split into two teams for an Olympic sprint over 1.5 laps.

The team of Thomas McFarlane, Dylan Adams and Harrison McLean put down a good first rider effort and held their lead to the finish with a time of 47.62 sec to Team B (Will, Oliver and Thomas

Fitzgerald) with a time of 48.12 sec.

The last race for the night was an elimination race.

Several riders were squeezed into awkward places but managed to escape and survive to the final laps.

Oliver McLean kept an aggressive attitude throughout and this enabled him to go through to win from Thomas McFarlane and Will Lumby.

Riders should note that the Club Track Titles will be held on February 10, weather permitting.

Next Wednesday night the twilight Gippsland Road series gets underway at Hazelwood so riders should make sure they have a current licence to race for 2017.

Track training has shifted from Wednesday night to Monday night to accommodate this series.

The Tuesday club meeting has scheduled the road season to start on April 1.

• Wonthaggi Little Athletics

Baia breaks a record NUMBERS are slowly returning with the school holidays almost over.

A reminder to parents that time is running out for Regional registrations. The

closing date is Monday, January 30.

This week Baia Pugh broke the Under 10 Girls 1100m record in a time of 4:15.46.

The following athletes also performed multiple

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

JANUARY Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

25 WED

26 THUR

27 FRI

28 SAT

29 SUN

30 MON

31 TUE

0316 0939 1558 2323

0.82 1.23 0.44 1.29

0426 1041 1705

0.86 1.20 0.43

0021 0545 1146 1810

1.34 0.84 1.21 0.40

0113 0651 1248 1903

1.40 0.78 1.24 0.36

0159 0743 1343 1949

1.47 0.70 1.30 0.32

0241 0826 1432 2030

1.54 0.62 1.36 0.30

0320 0906 1519 2108

1.59 0.53 1.42 0.29

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

personal bests.

4 PBs: U9B: Jake Marotta, High Jump, Shot Put, 800m, 100m 3 PBs: U6B: Nash Adams, 100m, 50m, Discus.

U6G: Indi Keady, Discus, 50m, Long Jump U8G: Hope Oats, 200m, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump.

U10B: Saxon Saunders, 100m, 200m, High Jump U10G: Claudia Reed, 100m, 200m, 1100m

Right, Great effort: Isaac Shaw competed in the Under 12 boys sprints.

Race champ: Harvey Smith raced to the finish line in the Under 9 boys sprint event.

Fast paced: Ellie Donelly (U6G girls) shows her style in the sprint events on Saturday.

Pony Club thrilled with successful year BERRYS Creek Pony Club enjoyed a happy and successful year of equestrian activities during 2016, with monthly rallies of instruction at the club grounds in Tilson Court, Leongatha.

Rallies were varied and enjoyable, including a memo-

rable one with local guest instructor Elly Hulls, national champion barrel rider.

Three riders gained their C Certificates after much study and riding practice; these were Alicia Marshmann, Sophie Newton and Brielle Cox. To achieve this, members had to work through theory books, answering questions on horsemanship.

Then they attended a day

at Cranbourne Pony Club to complete a series of riding tests.

With most members now having achieved their C Certificates, the club is preparing the next group for C Star or K Certificates, which covers more advanced theory and ridden work.

Keen eventers Chelsea Berryman and Sarah McNair represented the club at the Interzone Horse Trials held

at Yeringburg, Yarra Valley, in May and completed a successful weekend on a tricky, slippery course.

Other club members including showjumpers Brooke Johnson and Taylah Clark competed in a variety of showjumping events throughout the year.

The year finished on a high note with riders being presented with club award; among them Taylah Clark

Award recipients: from left, Kaitlyn McNaughton, Chelsea Berryman, Sophie Newton, Lisa Browning, Taylah Clark, Sarah McNair and Brielle Cox shared success at the Berrys Creek Pony Club last year.

received the coveted D.C award and Sophie Newton was awarded the prestigious instructor’s award.

This year promises to be just as interesting, with a rally planned to commemorate 60 years since the club began and the first rally in February with noted local coach Kelly Van Den Berg.

Berrys Creek Pony Club is welcoming adult riders to its rallies in 2017 to enjoy all the benefits the club has to offer.

With a relaxed atmosphere and small groups, it is a perfect way for young horses to be introduced to instruction and being around other horses.

Older riders who ‘missed out’ on attending pony club in their youth are finding this a great opportunity to make up for lost time in a fun environment.

Rallies are held on the first Sunday of every month at the club grounds, Tilson Court, Leongatha.

For more details, contact Ross Berryman on 0428 595 766.

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No backing down Alberton League ready for 2017 DESPITE some shocking blows, Alberton Football Netball League is keen to kick off the 2017 season.

The league lost five teams, its major sponsor and its ball sponsor to the newly formed West Gippsland Football Netball League, but it has started from scratch and built itself back up.

Now disassociated with AFL Gippsland, the Alberton league is running the show and changing things up for its remaining seven clubs.

“We had to do something to make this league more viable. The loss upset a lot of people because the league has been around for 120 years,” Alberton league president Barry Stride said.

“To make our league sustainable, we decided we’d have to do things ourselves. We are turning it into a family oriented league with a few different things in the works.”

One of the plans is to introduce Friday night and Sunday matches as well as the usual Saturday matches to give more people the chance to come along and be involved.

The league will also be looking to hold youth girls football matches before the Seniors.

“There are no regulations to say the Reserves have to play before the Seniors, and this would give girls’ footy excellent exposure. We are keen to make it happen,” Mr Stride said.

The league has also welcomed back Lynn

Whelan as its operations manager.

“Lynn is a very hands on, hard worker and when she resigned from AFL Gippsland we felt it would be great for the league to have her back on board,” Mr Stride said.

Mr Stride said the netball competition will also be strong this year.

“The netballers have backed the league as well and it looks their competition will be sensational.

They will do the league proud,” he said.

Mr Stride said the review came as a shock to the clubs, but the outlook for the season is positive.

“Alberton was considered a pretty strong league. It was rated 22nd in Victoria at Interleague status and it was the only Gippsland league to win Interleague last year. It was a shock to lose five teams – four of which were top sides,” he said.

“But, we can either curl up in the corner or get up and doing something about it. It is a credit to the seven remaining teams that they are well and truly backing the league. All clubs have pitched in and have worked hard to ensure this league survived over the past six months. Their desire to keep the league going has been fantastic.

“It’s a shame people have been bad mouthing the league and these clubs, but at the end of the day the clubs haven’t lost too many players. It’s looking like it will still be a strong competition.

MDU appoints Corry senior coach

Back in the game: although the league review caused a stir, the seven remaining teams in the Alberton Football Netball League – including Fish Creek and Allies as pictured – are ready for the start of an exciting 2017 season.

“Those who cast aspersions and say this will be a ‘minor league’ will be in for a shock.”

The Alberton League draw was finalised last

New era for junior football

A NEW look competition is set to bolster the resurgence of junior football in MEENIYAN Dumbalk United Football South Gippsland.

The Alberton Junior Football League has been Netball Club is thrilled to announce the rebranded as the Southern Gippsland Junior Footappointment of Tom Corry as its senior ball competition for 2017 and will feature a youth coach for 2017. girls division and junior development academy for

New role: former Leongatha resident Jarryd Roughead was recently named captain of the Hawthorn Football Club.

Roughead to lead the Hawks LEONGATHA’S own Jarryd Roughead will captain the Hawthorn Football Club in 2017.

Since being drafted by Hawthorn with pick two in the 2004 National Draft, Roughead has built a stellar career that includes 231 games, four premierships and a Coleman Medal.

His current tally of 491 goals is the sixth most of any Hawthorn player in history and he has been named an All Australian on two occasions.

“I’m honoured to be captaining the Hawks this year,” the 29 year old said.

“It’s an enormous responsibility but I’m ready for the challenge and can’t wait to lead this group of players.

“I’ve been lucky enough to play under one of our game’s best captains in Hodgey (Luke Hodge) and I’ll certainly take a lot of what he has taught me into the role.”

Hodge led a three time premiership team. He believes Roughead is the right man to pass the torch to and is looking forward to supporting him throughout the upcoming season.

The former Casey footballer and 2016 Best and Fairest winner at MDU is a determined and competitive on field leader who is really excited at the prospects of this year in the new Alberton Football Netball League.

Pete Harris, last year’s well deserved Alberton League Reserves B & F winner, will once again coach the club’s Reserves.

The highly experienced and well regarded Mark Cantwell will step into the thirds coaching role. MDU’s fourths coach is yet to be announced.

Training has already started and will continue on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6pm.

All new players welcome.

On the netball side MDU is excited to welcome Ebony Best as head senior and A Grade coach. Ebony brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the club. B Grade will be coached

by Mel Harris and Andrea Thorson.

C Grade sees Nat Rayson returning to the club.

Other coaches are, U17’s Mikaela Witherow, U15’s Irene Thorson, Jasmin Mackie and Melody Martin and U13’s Kasey Thorson and Kate Lafferty, U11’s yet to be announced.

If anyone is interested in playing/coaching please contact Jason 0417 640 079.

With most coaching positions now firmed up the club is looking forward Tom Corry: announced as to a successful MDU’s senior coach for year on and off the field. season 2017.

Friday. The league will play with seven teams this season and will be looking for an eighth in 2018.

the first time.

With participation already on the rise following changes made by the AFL Gippsland led review into junior football in South Gippsland in 2015, the newly formed committee of management felt the time was right to establish a fresh identity.

“The introduction of the Under 10s and the move to a more standard age group structure of Under 12s and Under 14s has made a notable difference to our participation in one year,” committee of management chair Noel Burrell said.

“With the change in governance that led to out committee being established it made sense to adopt a new name and image.

“Given we have clubs and participants from across two local government areas we wanted to assume an identity that reflected our competition as a whole, which is why we settled on Southern Gippsland.”

The Alberton Junior Football League’s participation increased from 839 participants in 2015 to 913 in 2016, and while Auskick numbers remained steady – three more participants in 2015 and 10 fewer than the record of 580 set in 2014 – school engagements increased significantly.

A total 3818 individual school engagements occurred last year, far ahead of 2015’s mark of 2714 and more than double the number made in 2014.

Mr Burrell expected clubs and Auskick programs to see the benefits of that work as soon as this season.

“Increasing the number of children exposed to football at school can only be a positive thing for our club,” he said.

“Getting their first experience of footy in a school environment is less daunting for many children and we’re hopeful it encourages more to join their local club or Auskick centre.”

The other major development is the introduction of a youth girls division and a McDonald’s Junior Academy.

Six clubs have expressed an interest in fielding a youth girl’s team this season and Mr Burrell said it was a great addition to the competition.

“Female footy is growing faster than any other sport and with the AFL women’s competition starting next year, that interest is only going to increase,” he said.

“Embracing youth girls and providing an opportunity for them to play football will greatly strengthen our competition.

“The establishment of a development academy will ensure young players in our competition have every opportunity to enhance their skills at a higher level and gain access to expert coaching and an approach consistent with the Gippsland Power TAC Cup pathway.”

Time to shine: Hayley Balmer, Seanan Trewin, Jess Gysberts, Charli Ross, Cailin Robinson and Laura Thompson are looking forward to participating in the inaugural Southern Gippsland Junior Football Competition’s youth girls division.

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Free clinic at Foster Golf Club FOSTER Golf Club is inviting juniors and beginners to hone their skills this Sunday.

Golf coach and respected PGA professional Darren Cole from Golf Victoria will be holding the sessions from 11am for juniors and from 12pm for

Foster Ladies winners: Irene Holm and Veronica Park.

Winners: men’s champion Frank Peile and captain Peter Riddle.

Ambrose event attracts 60 SIXTY players came out in brilliant golf weather to play a two person Ambrose event at Meeniyan Golf Club on Sunday, January 22.

Players enjoyed ham and salad rolls half way round and sausages, coleslaw and onions after the game at the 19th hole.

Winners for the day were; Mens: Winners: Frank Peile/Chris Buckland 63.6.

Runners up: Peter Wilson/Lloyd Redpath 63.75.

Ladies:

Korumburra ladies LAST Wednesday, the course was in great condition and the cool weather was ideal for golf.

Twelve pairs played in the rescheduled 2016 Ritchie Beecroft 4BBB Stroke event

Winners: Veronica Park/Irene Holm 66.5.

Runners up: B.J. Angwin/Shiels Constantine 72.25.

Mixed: Winners: Bob and Marilyn McGeary 64.75.

Runners up: Nereda Scholte/Rod Matthews 71.25.

Nearest the pin: ladies second shot on the fifth Irene Holm; men’s eighth Ross Batten; 11th Paul Delaney; second shot on the fifth Will Bullock.

N.A.G.A. award: Jan and Ian Trease.

Right, Teamwork: mixed winners Bob and Marilyn McGeary.

and the club thanked Barb Walker and Jenny Blackmore who were the day’s trophy sponsors.

The scratch score winners were Lee Clements and Lynette McIvor with 82.

The handicap winners were Barb Walker (21) and Beryl Brown (26) with a very

nice 58 net.

BDLs went to Joan Peters/ Sharon Adams, 60 net; Lorraine Knox/Chris Rickard, 64 net; Marg Clasby/Marg Young, Kath Welsh/Betty Yann and Jenny Blackmore/ Jan Hewitt, all with 65 net.

NTP winners were Sharon Adams first, Lee Clements

Successful: winners of Korumburra’s Ritchie Beecroft 4BBB Stroke event were Lee Clements and Lyn McIvor (scratch score) with Barb Walker and Beryl Brown (handicap score).

Game time: from left, Marilyn McGeary, Henry Meuller, Pete Wilson, Paul Robinson, Col Stewart, Bruce Betts and Nereda Scholte wait to tee off.

Meeniyan THE club welcomed Hilton Quigley to play on Tuesday along with Len Shelling’s friend Ray Barfoot on Thursday for games of Stableford.

Saturday’s Three Club Day

was no problem at all for veteran Winston Reilly who carded a magnificent 41 points to take out the day’s trophy and B: Grade honours.

The remainder of the results for the week were well

spread with Frank Peile taking out Thursday with 43 points and Lloyd Redpath taking the overall scoring honours for the week with 44 points on Tuesday.

Bob McGeary was again

seventh, Lynette McIvor 10th and Chris Rickard on the 13th green.

Next Wednesday, there is a timesheet for the third round of the 2016 Gloria Burgess event.

Beginner’s Day is on Wednesday, February 8, at 9.30am.

There is a special attraction this year; Big Hole Golf on a shortened course.

Holes are twice the diameter of usual holes.

Beginners will be paired up with a member and play a team game, with all equipment provided.

The small cost of $5 includes nine holes of golf and lunch.

Viv and David Enbom are the trophy donors on the day.

Please contact captain Heather Grist on 0419 004 974 if you are interested in trying this new format of golf.

The weather was perfect for twilight golf last Thursday.

Diarne and Terry Maskell were the winners with a lovely 21 points.

Pam and Bill Eyers were

runners up with 20 points on a c/b from Barb and Noel Walker. Roger Hamill was closest to the pin on the seventh and Pam Eyers and Mark Marotti were NTP on the 13th.

Eight women made the most of the magnificent weather on Saturday to play in a 4BBB event.

The winners were Jenny Blackmore (35) and Deb Wrigley (27), who had a great score of 41 points.

Runners up were Marg Clasby (22) and Judy Webb (20) with 39 points.

Marg Clasby had NTPs on the first and 13th greens.

The Korumburra Golf Club is saddened by the passing of our life member Norrie Little.

Norrie has been a dedicated member for 40 years and was an integral part of the club.

She made an enormous contribution to the women’s committee for many of those years and has also held the office of president, captain and was secretary for many years.

Norrie worked tirelessly,

his consistent self scoring 40 points and runner up to Lloyd on Tuesday, then backing up with the best nine on Thursday with 20 points and an A Grade win on Saturday with 38 points.

The lovely weather brought out an excellent field of 17 players on Thursday for a very even competition.

It was pleasing to see Jimmy Cusack come out to the club on Saturday to catch up on the 19th hole, and also to see Reg Hannay back playing again.

Congratulations to all who scored so well throughout the week.

Results: Tuesday, January 17- Single Stableford.

Winner: Lloyd Redpath (25) 44 points.

Runner up: Bob McGeary (13) 40 points.

Nearest the pin: 11th Chris

Buckland and second Peter Riddle.

Best nine: Lloyd Hemphill, 20 points.

Thursday, January 19 -Single Stableford.

Winner: Frank Peile (34) 43 points.

Runner up: Reg Hannay (27) 38 points Nearest the pin: second Brad Wright and11th Marilyn McGeary.

Best nine: Bob McGeary 20 points.

Saturday, January 21Three Club Stableford.

Sponsor; Phil Hutcheson; the club thanked Phil for his generosity Winner: A Grade Jeff Wilson (18) 38 points; B Grade Winston Reilly (28) 41 points.

Runners up: A Grade Bob McGeary (12) 38 points; B Grade Reg Hannay (26) 32 points.

TUESDAY, January 17: Stableford.

Winner: Peter Dight 40 points c/b.

NTP: sixth J. Mathers, and 15th P. Dight.

DTL: D. Hutchinson 40 points and C. Gray 37points.

Wednesday, January 18: Ladies competition.

Winner: no result.

Thursday, January 19: Par. Winner: David Hutchinson +5.

NTP: fourth P. Dight and 17th J. Stone.

DTL: R. Fulton +4, P. Dight +3, M. Counahan +3 and C. Elias.

particularly in the catering area.

Her golfing achievements were remarkable; Ladies Champion twice; Star Medallist five times, a hole-in-one, and the winner of so many notable events, often multiple times.

She represented the club in pennant matches and was a pivotal team member in the 2015 Section 2 premiership side.

Norrie was well known through the South Gippsland golfing community and was held in high esteem.

Norrie’s achievements in golf and in all the areas she was involved with are too numerous to mention.

Norrie was a respected and loved member and will be sadly missed.

The club’s thoughts are with John and the Little family.

Sympathy is also extended to the families of June Smith and Lois McKenzie who were both once active members of the club.

Star player: Winston Reilly had a win in B Grade at the Meeniyan Golf Club on Saturday.

Pro pin: Frank Peile.

Members draw: Rod Matthews - not present. Jackpot next week.

Nearest the pin: second Jeff Wilson.

beginners.

You don’t have to be a club member to join in.

Bookings are essential, as there are limited place.

Please advise the club if you are interested in attending.

The clinic is free and is a great opportunity to be coached by a pro.

Friday, January 20: Chook Run. Winner: Geoff Nott 17points c/b.

NTP: N/A. DTL: G. Phelan 17, J. Stone 15 and T. Price15.

Saturday, January 21: Stableford, second round Stig Nelander.

Winners: A Grade Andrew Naylor 41 points and B Grade Athol McGrath 40 points.

NTP: fourth T. Vanin, sixth M. Stone, 13th, T. Vanin, 15th, R. Prain and 17th N. Shaw.

DTL: R. Batten 40, C. Pulham 40, N. Shaw 39, G. Draeger 39, R. Prain 39, D. Hutchinson 39 and B. Knee 39.

Eagle: G. Paine 12th.

Wonthaggi ladies ON Wednesday, 17 ladies played and there was a log jam at the top with 39 points.

The winner on count back was Ivy Ruby (28) 39, and the runner up was Maree Anderson (29) 39 on countback from Betty Bowmar (27) 39 points.

BDL went to Betty Bowmar 39, Chris Yann 35, Chris Hamilton 35, Anne Poulton 35, Lorraine Peters 34, Anne Tschiderer 33 and Sev Piasente 32.

On Saturday, January 21, six ladies played and the winner was Jan Beaumont (20) 36 on c/b from Wendy Jordan (32) 36 BDL Wendy Jordan 3 and Catherine Bolding 32.

Woorayl THIS week’s event was Stableford.

The field saw a total of 51 golfers (41 men and 10 ladies) take out cards.

The ladies winner was E. Berryman with a fine score of 39 points.

The men’s winners were; A Grade: R. Gourlay 39 points.

B Grade: K. Miles 40 points.

C Grade: R. Warren 42 points – score of the day.

Nearest the pins for the ladies were P. Lancaster eighth and S. Herrald on the 17th.

Men’s were B. Hogan eighth and B. Stubbs on the 17th.

Down the line balls went to E. Berryman and S. Herrald for the ladies and the men R. Beilby, C. James, T. Ryan, K. Riseley, M. Herrald, D. Fiek, P. Wallace and T. Lund.

The popular raffle winner was the Slug syndicate.

Good luck to all who venture out next week.

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Saints marching south in 2017 Gippsland from February 17-18.

The club will participate in various community activities, visit hospitals and care facilities, assist with training session for local football players aged 12-18 years and conduct a super clinic for local primary school students After spending two days in Morwell, Moe and Tra- from Toora through to Tarwin Valley at Foster Football ralgon last year, the Saints will visit Foster and South Netball Club.

Fourteen players are expected to make the trip, with an official function to be held at The Wonthaggi Club on the Friday night.

Last year’s camp was a great success and with plenty of past and present local talent on their list – including current stars Tim Membrey (Traralgon), Sean Dempster (Mallacoota) and Koby Stevens (Lucknow) – the Saints have plenty of fans in Gippsland.

“St Kilda is a club on the rise on-field and off-field,” AFL Gippsland region general manager Travis Switzer said.

“These camps have been extremely well received in the past and we look forward to giving more fans of all ages an opportunity to rub shoulders with AFL footballers.”

Tickets for the official function are now available.

Saints visiting: AFL Gippsland was established to promote To reserve your individual seat and grow the AFL football community in Gippsland through or table of eight, visit www.tryhigher participation at all levels and by providing leadership booking.com/OFRN or by phone AFL Gippsland on 5134 8733. and support to the football and wider sporting community.

ST KILDA Football Club returns to Gippsland next month as part of this year’s Australia Post AFL Community Camp program.

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis THE matches in Section 1 were well contested.

In the Koonwarra v Leongatha North match North’s men did well winning the three sets, and the Koonwarra ladies levelled, three sets all.

Koonwarra were ahead on games, won two mixed and the match.

Leongatha won the three men’s sets and Inverloch won well but lots of good tennis.

In Section 2 Koonwarra won at Korumburra. Well done Lorren and Kirby winning one and two ladies matches.

Outtrim with an endless stream of fill-ins won against Hallston. Good to see Brussa back on the court.

Berrys Creek and Baromi both won 9/0 against the Leongatha teams.

In Section 3 Mardan won 4/3 against Eagles with tiebreakers in the singles and a mixed. Hawks forfeited to Baromi.

Let’s hope no more forfeits. Call the score secretary as maybe fill-ins can be found.

Leongatha Tennis Club has Marty Box playing music from 5pm next Saturday, January 28 with a barbecue

and drinks available. The Australian Open ladies final will be on screen for all to enjoy.

Everyone welcome to come along for a social evening.

Results Section 1: Koonwarra 5.55 d Leongatha North 4.42, Inverloch 6.61 d Leongatha 3.35, Phillip Island - bye.

Section 2: Koonwarra 7.65 d Korumburra 2.37, Outtrim 6.66 d Hallston 3.51, Baromi 9.72 d Leongatha Gold 0.32, Berrys Creek 9.72 d Leongatha Green 0.30.

Section 3: Mardan 4.47 d Eagles 3.34, Baromi won on forfeit Hawks, Parrots - bye.

Ladders Section 1 Phillip Island......................................97.5 Inverloch ............................................91.0 Leongatha North ...............................59.5 Koonwarra .........................................55.5 Leongatha ............................................46.5 Section 2 Berrys Creek....................................101.5 Baromi ................................................95.5 Outtrim...............................................94.0 Koonwarra .........................................91.0 Hallston................................................80.5 Leongatha Gold...................................39.5

Korumburra .........................................37.0 Leongatha Green .................................25.5 Section 3 Parrots ................................................70.5 Baromi ................................................69.5 Mardan ...............................................62.0 Eagles ..................................................47.5 Hawks ..................................................42.0

Ladies match: from left, Judy O’Garey from Wonthaggi, Jan Brooks from Strzelecki, Angelique Millard from Bena and Lorna Dawson from Wonthaggi played each other in a fun match of tennis at the Leongatha tennis courts.

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Live music and tennis at Leongatha THE Leongatha Tennis Club will be hosting a casual live music evening this Saturday night, January 28 featuring Marty Box who will be playing from 4.30pm until 7pm.

All local tennis players and the public is invited to attend with a BYO barbecue dinner and drinks during the evening.

• Croquet

Twilight hoops of laughter

Mixed doubles tournament The mixed doubles tournament played at the Leongatha courts on Sunday, January 22 had a disappointing roll-up but those who entered enjoyed the day.

Section 1: Four pairs played each pair to eight as of Saturday.

Section 2: Well done to Tracie McColl who stepped up to play with Grant to make an entry. Played Wendy / Sam Gervasi playing two sets to eight.

Section 3: There were three entries and they played each other twice to six.

Winners: Section 1: Nicole Walker / Ron Walker; Section 2: Wendy / Sam Gervasi; Section 3: Zara Littlejohn / Luke Marshman.

The barbecue as always went well. Well done to the Mardan Club.

When Marty concludes his music the women’s final of the Australian Open will be screened live for people to relax, watch and enjoy in a great tennis atmosphere and you can even indulge in a hit of tennis yourself.

The Leongatha Tennis Club anticipates a great social night and encourages all local players from Leongatha and other clubs to come along and enjoy a free night of entertainment.

LEONGATHA Croquet Club is holding its twilight competition over four weeks on Monday nights in February beginning February 6 at 6pm.

High five: from left, Geoff Robb and Garry Van Sinderen from ‘Team Lions’ celebrated a hoop in last year’s competition.

Beginners are very welcome and the club can offer some coaching on a Wednesday or Saturday afternoon before starting the competition.

The cost is $5 per person per night, which includes a sausage sizzle, use of equipment and coaching.

Teams consist of two players, so bring friends or family and come and have some fun.

Interested people should contact Nanette Meredith on 0412 187 608 to register their team before January 31.

Anyone wishing to come and try the great game is welcome to come along on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, please wear flat soled shoes, and use of equipment and coaching is free.

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thestar.com.au Leongatha ON a very hot Tuesday, January 17, the best score of the day was a sizzling 42 points by C Grade and overall winner Terry Grace.

Bruce Hutton took out A Grade with 38 points and B Grade was won by Alan Kuhne with 41 points on C/B. DTLs were won by Peter Waters (41), Kevin Scott (40 ), Bob Smith (40), Allan Edney (39), Malcolm Legge (38 ), Francis Thomas (38), Jim Arnott (37), John Payne (37), Grant McRitchie (37), Colin Martin (37), William Norden (37), John Dalton (36), William Warren (36), Peter Hart (36), Peter Hobson (36) and Andy Bassett (35 c/b).

Nearest the pin winners were Bruce Hutton on the 14th hole with (2.8m) and Warren Dummett on the 16th also with 2.8m.

Thursday, January 19, was another great day for golf which was reflected in the scores as the C Graders continued their good run.

Peter Hobson shot the best score of the day of 42 points.

Russell Williams was again in good form winning A Grade with 40 points and John Simon won B Grade with a solid 37 points.

DTLs were won by John Dalton (39), Ian Watson (39), Rebecca Thomas (38), Geoffrey Tyson (37), Peter Hart (37), Bruce Clark (37),Morwell Golf Club raider Mick Dragon (37), John McLennan (36), Michael Oliver (36), Frank Smedley (36), Peter Seth (35), Bruce Hutton (35), Warren Dummett (34) Jon Smith (34), John Payne (34), Kevin Scott (34), Hans Hoefler (34) and Marilyn Wil-

liams with 34.

Nearest the Pin winners with very good tee shots were Mark Warby (53cm) on the 14th hole and David Forbes (50cm) on the 16th hole.

Saturday, January 21, was another hotly contested stableford event, and even the local koalas were out early to play.

C Grade winner Michael Wilkinson clinched the title of best round of the day with 38 points on count back from A Grade winner John Payne and B Grade winner Kevin Castwood, both with 38 points also.

D Grade was won by Bryan Roylance with 36 points.

DTLs were won by Michael Oliver (38), Leroy Sharrock (37), Alan Kuhne (37), Rod Mackenzie (36), Peter Waters (36) Colin Bear (36), Merv Stubbs (35), Terry Chipman (35), John Eabry (35), Frank Gill (35), Jason Dennerley (35), Peter Hartigan (34), Nick Lafferty Snr. (34),Peter Stivic (34), Noel Johnson (34), Fed Debono (34), Mark Anderson (34), Daniel Ruffin (34), John Dalton (34), Robert Martin (33), Ian Murchie (33), William Norden (33), Andrew Smith (33), Ian Watson (33) and Bruce Hutton (33) on C/B. Nearest the pin winners were Mark Anderson on the 14th hole and Bruce Hutton on the 16th hole.

Mark Anderson also won this week’s par three challenge.

All members and friends from the Leongatha Golf Club wish Rod Brown a safe and quick recovery and wish Wendy all the best in

keeping a club out of Rod’s hands during his convalescence.

Leongatha ladies WEDNESDAY, January 18: Women and men’s stableford – Overall winner: Marg Griffiths (30) 37 points.

A Grade: Peter Brownlie (15) 35 points.

Down the Line: Jill Steer 36, Kerry Hogan 36, Louise Schache, Marea Maher and Pat Pease 35, Jan Brownlie 34, Michael Thomas, Glenyce McRobert, Glenys Day and Toni West 33, Barb Miller, Else Gedye, Jean Chaplin, Wendy Parker and Ryan Thomas 32, and Anne Gibson 31 on a count back.

Nearest the Pin: 14th Kerry Hogan.

Saturday, January 21: Stableford.

A Grade winner: Linda Shannon (11) 33.

B Grade winner: Kerry Hogan (24) 35 on a count back.

Down the line: Melina Wilder (Foster Golf Club) 35, Karen Bear 35, Di Williams and Alison Strong 34, Marg Griffiths, Marilyn Williams and Helen Fraser, 32 and Anne Gibson 31 on a count back.

Lang Lang ON Saturday, January 21, the event of the day was par, with 162 players in the field.

The course was in great shape with some impressive scores posted.

The highlight of the day was lady member Lorrie Bishop coming in on top of the

leader board with plus seven points.

A Grade – Winner: Phil Lane (11) 6.

Runner up: Michael Fahey (13) 5 B Grade – Winner: Shane Sparks (18) 4.

Runner up: Glen Hoskin (21) 3.

C Grade – Winner: David Hunter (28) 7.

Runner up: Ben Phillips (29) 3.

NTP: fifth Sam Lee 80cm; ninth Clive Taylor 175cm; 12th Laurie Burgess 402cm; 15th Rod Robertson 214cm; 18th Vyv Bennison 131cm.

Ladies results: Winner: Lorrie Bishop (21) 7.

Runner up: Catherine Briant (28) -1 C/B. NTP: fifth Jennifer Sullivan 350cm; ninth Jennifer Sullivan 200cm; 12th Sue Purser 17m.

DTL: Bob Sandiford 4, Jacob Taberner 4, Shane Jackson 4, Glen Hoskin 3, Clint Harris 3, Darren Hillard 3, Anthony Chandler 2, Ernie Rush 2, Andrew Wellwood 2, Mal Dalzell 2, Daryl Barker 2, Dale Gude 2, Darren Rooke 1, Danny Wyhoon 1, Brian Barnes 1, Neal Birrel 1, Phil Conroy 1, Rod Robertson 1, Michael Herman 1, Brendan Gee 0, Adam Haywood 0, Will Christensen 0, David Chadwick 0 and Buddha Harkness 0.

On Thursday the competition was Par and 2B Aggregate Par with 72 players in the field.

Winner: Graeme Campbell (22) 5 Runner up: Ron Baker (27) 4.

Two ball winners: Ray Phillips (19) and Andrew Bourne (14) 5.

NTP: fifth Keith Stockdale 82cm; ninth Andrew Bourne 219cm; 12th Matthew Mytton 415cm; 15th Ron Smith 428cm.

BDTL: Ray Phillips 4, Bill Taberer 2, David Allen 2, Angie Peluso 2, Andrew Bourne 1, Noel Bradford 1, Thomas Johnson 1, Graeme Bishop 1, Steve Fuller 1, Chase Blackwood 0 and Ron Constantine 0.

A combined Stableford and 2BBB event was played on Tuesday with 48 players in the field.

Winner: Ralph Stewart (17) 42 points.

Runner up: Kerri McKenna (23) 41 points.

2BBB winners: Dave Austin (13) and John Bellis (21) 48 points C/B. Robert Stead NTP: fifths 99cm, ninth Dave Austin 302cm, 12th Bob Sandiford 273cm and15th Drew Pearson 510cm.

DTL: Kelvin Simpson 39, John Bellis 39, Dave Austin 38, Mal McKenna 38, Peter Gulliver 37,Robert Stead 36 and Steve Fuller 36.

Wednesday Ladies results (Par): Winner: Sue Van Gaal (28) +2.

Runner Up: Yvonne Trask (19) +1 c/b.

NTP: 12th Cheryl Owen.

DTL: Yvonne Trask, Carolyn Cripps and Karen Green.

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Star pair: Brian Growse and Judy Parker were the winning pair at Inverloch’s Mixed Social Bowls held on Wednesday.

Inverloch THE Wednesday Social Bowls saw a combination of pairs and triples take to the greens.

There were two pairs that won both games.

The runners up with 32 points were Pat Stoneham

and Nic Van Grunsven.

Congratulations go to the winning pair of Judy Parker and Brian Growse with 35 points.

The mixed mufti format continues this Wednesday, January 25, with a sign on by 11.30 am for a 12.30pm start.

thestar.com.au The Inverloch Tournament will be held on Friday, February 3. The club is looking for prizes for the Cent Box raffle. If you can help, all donations are greatly accepted.

Inverloch hosted the Turkey Triples event last Thursday, January 19.

Eighty four players engaged in four games of twobowl triples with two 12-end games before lunch and two 10-end games after lunch.

Only one team won all four games.

The winning team, with 63 points was Frank Seaton (S) with Wayne Parks and John Paterno.

Runners-up, with three wins and 54 points, was John Newcombe’s team of Peter Forrest and Graeme Cornell.

Best last game went to Arthur Newsome’s team, Bill and Jamie, scoring 15 shots up in the final game.

Thursday Social Bowls returns on Australia Day Thursday, January 26.

The next Turkey Triples

Tarwin TUESDAY pennant saw Tarwin Lower’s Division 2 play great bowls to achieve a resounding win against Toora. Unfortunately Division 4 was not able to secure a win against Foster, which proved too good for them on the day.

The club’s thoughts are with Lang Lang who has had to forfeit its game against Tarwin in Division 2 on January 24, due to a death of one of their members.

Division 4 will play at home against Corinella.

Division 2 played a great match at Tarwin Lower on Saturday against the top team Fish Creek.

For the second time this season the two teams have drawn against each other.

Unfortunately Division

Leongatha SUNDAY, January 15 saw 32 pairs take to the greens in the Nicholson Pairs tournament and the winners on the day were John Newcombe and Peter Forrest with three wins 58 points.

Second place went to Wayne Walker and Mark Coulter with three wins and 57 points, third place to John Ferguson and Judy Whaites with three wins and 54 points, and fourth place went to Peter Nichols and John Crewdson with three wins and 52 points.

The day was sponsored

by Edney’s of Leongatha and the club thanks them for their valued support.

Tuesday, January 17 saw the ladies pennant after the break, and it would appear the break did not assist our ladies as Division 1 travelled to Inverloch and lost and Division 3 went to Fish Creek and also lost 60 to 70 shots: M. Jepson’s team lost 19 to 28 shots, B. Thompson’s team won 23 to 19 shots and M. Rayson’s team lost 18 to 23 shots.

Round 13 sees Division 1 away to Wonthaggi and Division 3 at home to Korumburra.

Wednesday, January 18 social bowls winners were G. Drury (s) and E. Coulter and runners-up were J. Pendergast and B. Douglas.

Saturday, January 21 was also not a good day for our men’s pennant teams.

Division 1 away to Inver-

Triples: Arthur Newsome, Graham Cridge and Fred Martin recently secured a win at Tarwin Lower.

4 went down to Phillip Island.

Next Saturday will see both teams at home again; Division 2 will play San Remo and Division 4 will play Leongatha.

The last Wednesday Triples was won by the Tarloch lost 61 to 76 shots: R. Trotman’s team lost 21 to 22 shots, J. Hall’s team lost 19 to 32 shots and B. Anderson’s team lost 21 to 22 shots.

Division 3 away to San Remo lost overall, 72 shots to 84: A. Rayson’s team lost 27 to 32 shots, G. Drury’s team lost 23 to 30 shots and R. Young’s team drew 22 to 22 shots.

Division 4 away to Corinella was the only successful one and won the day 77 to 65 shots: R. Symmons’ teamlost 24 to 27 shots, M. Carnell’s team won 34 to 21 shots and L. Wilson’s team won 19 to 17 shots.

Round 13 sees Division 1 at home to Korumburra, Division 3 at home to Meeniyan and Division 4 away to Tarwin Lower.

Wednesday, January 25 sees the club’s monthly triples in action with play to commence at 9.30am, and the sponsors being Mountain View Village.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Meeniyan SATURDAY pennant resumed on January 14 with Division 3 away to Port Welshpool with a loss but one rink up.

Saturday, January 21, was a must win home game against Foster.

Leading until the last couple of ends, they went down 71 shots to 74 with two rinks up; their third close loss for the season.

Division 5 was at home to

win Lower team of Arthur Newsome, Graham Cridge and Fred Martin.

The club’s thoughts are with many of the club members who are currently battling health issues, especially Peter Emmet.

Mirboo North on January 14 and had a win 70 shots to 66 with one rink up.

Last week in a must win home game against Fish Creek they went down 73 shots to 83 with one rink getting the points.

This week both teams are away; Division 3 to Leongatha and Division 5 to Phillip Island in the penultimate match of the season.

Monday, January 15, was the three, four, five and bankers triples sponsored by the Meeniyan Area Community Shop.

The winners were locals Alan Hanks, Kevin Robinson and Bob Graeme, with Kelvin Flanders Will Stefani and Ben Westerling (Fish Creek) runners up.

BLG went to locals Max Brown, Bruce Lelliot and Rob Butterworth.

Division 2 pennant resumed on Tuesday, January 17 with a home win against top team Port Welshpool.

This week was away to Toora, followed by a home match against Tarwin Lower to complete the season.

Members are reminded to play club matches as soon as possible, as work will be starting on the new green earlier than anticipated.

Upshot 2.

Fish Creek IN spite of the bad weather, the Ladies Tournament went off extremely well on Friday, January 20.

Play, however was aban-

event is scheduled for Thursday, February 16.

Saturday Pennant results, round 12: Division 1: Inverloch Blue 76 defeated Leongatha 61.

Best winning rink: M. Coram, D. Roberts, G. Hardy and S. Snelling.

Inverloch White 45 lost to Wonthaggi 99.

No winning rink.

Division 3: Inverloch 44 lost to Wonthaggi 92.

Best winning rink: T. Scott, N. Everitt, R. Howard and A. Johnstone.

Division 4: Inverloch 107 defeated Wonthaggi 60.

Best winning rink: H. Nation, J. Arnold, R. Dowling and T. Seaward.

Division Five: Inverloch 44 lost to Mirboo North 88.

No winning rink.

There will be no Friday night meal this week due to a private function. The meal returns on February 10. doned at lunch time, due to rain, and cards were framed to select the “winners”.

The lucky ladies were Joan Clarkson from Wonthaggi, Glenice Emmerson from Leongatha, Paddy Francis from Philip Island and Mary Vuillerman Fish Creek.

The lady president thanked the Leongatha RSL for once again sponsoring the day.

Tuesday pennant: Fish Creek ladies managed a win against Leongatha.

Reminders: Barefoot (Social) bowls begins on January 31/ February 1 and will run on Tuesday and Wednesday each week concluding on the March 7 and 8.

This very popular event is an opportunity to learn about the game and all community members are invited to join in the fun. Please contact Andy Kerr (5683 2380) to register your name or team or further information.

Pennant players are invited to participate in a practise session on Wednesday afternoon starting at 4pm.

Turkey triples is on Thursday, January 26.

The February Casserole Evening will include a Dutch auction.

In order to raise funds for the club, members and friends are invited to bring along any unwanted items that can be auctioned off.

Saturday pennant results and team selections: Division 5 had a good win against at Meeniyan.

Division 2 managed a draw against Tarwin Lower winning two of the tree rinks.

On Wednesday, starting at 4pm there will be pennant practice at the club for all players. Members are encouraged to partake.

The teams for Saturday are as follows: Division 2 playing away to Mirboo North – bus departs 11.30am: T. McLean (S) R. McKenzie, R. Grylls (TM), A. Kerr R. Mortlock (S) R. Knight, M. Heywood, C. McGannon D. Christie (S) N. McKenzie, B. Cooper, B. O’Keefe Division 5 will play at home to Mirboo North.

Rob Poletti(S) J. Lindeman, J. Lavarda, R. Staley R. Barham (S) N. Buckland(TM), A. Atwell, A. Masson.

K. Flanders(S) D. Stefani, C. Bell, R. Constantine Emergency: Mark Angwin.

SGBD Saturday Pennant RESULTS: round 12, January 21.

Division 1: Korumburra 16/84 (32 shots) defeated Lang Lang -/52; Phillip Island (B) 16/99 (48shots) defeated Phillip Island (W) -/51; Wonthaggi 16/99 (54 shots) defeated Inverloch (W) -/45; Inverloch (B) 16/76 (15shots) defeated Leongatha -/61.

Division 2: Loch. 15/57 (2 shots) defeated Toora. 1/55; Fish Creek 9/67 drew Tarwin Lower 7/67; Wonthaggi 9/69 drew Mirboo North 7/69; San Remo 14/66 (14 shots) defeated Corinella 2/52.

Division 3: Foster 12/74(3 shots) defeated Meeniyan 4/71; Phillip Island 14/81 (16 shots) defeated Port Welshpool 2/65; San Remo 15/84 (12 shots) defeated Leongatha 1/72; Wonthaggi 14/92 (43 shots) defeated Inverloch 2/49.

Division 4: Inverloch 16/107 (47 shots) d Wonthaggi -/60; Korumburra (M) 9/58 drew. Korumburra (G) 7/58; Leongatha14/77 (12 shots) defeated Corinella 2/65; Phillip Island 14/78 (28 shots) defeated Tarwin Lower 2/50.

Division 5: Fish Creek 14/83 (10 shots) defeated Meeniyan 2/73; Toora 14/74 (11 shots) defeated Lang Lang 2/63; Phillip Island 14/79 (21 shots) defeated Foster 2/58; Mirboo North 16/88 (44 shots) defeated Inverloch -/44; Loch 14/73 (18 shots) defeated San Remo 2/55.

Ladders Division 1 Inverloch (B) .................152+231 Phillip Island (B) ..........146+230 Leongatha ..................... 113+114 Wonthaggi ..........................88-76 Korumburra ........................83-51 Phillip Island (W)................71-68 Inverloch (W) ....................65-147 Lang Lang .......................50 -233 Division 2 Fish Creek .....................130+106 San Remo ........................114+66 Wonthaggi .......................113+21 Toora .................................97+67 Corinella.............................92+38 Tarwin Lower .....................87+10 Loch ..................................72-103 Mirboo North ......................63-20 Division 3 Phillip Island...................122+63 Foster...............................120+49 Leongatha .......................109+60 Port Welshpool ..................99-27 Meeniyan............................88+80

San Remo ............................85-56 Inverloch .............................85-93 Wonthaggi ...........................60-76 Division 4 Korumburra (M)..........125+104 Wonthaggi .......................120+31 Leongatha ......................110 +51 Phillip Island...................102+76 Korumburra (G) ..................92-50 Inverloch ............................91+11 Tarwin Lower ....................66-123 Corinella............................62-100 Division 5 Toora .............................155+254 San Remo ......................136+176 Foster..................................110-8 Fish Creek .......................104+93 Meeniyan..............................94+7 Phillip Island ........................84+6 Inverloch .............................77-20 Lang Lang ...........................71-81 Mirboo North ....................71-153 Loch ..................................58-274

SGBD Tuesday Pennant RESULTS from round 12: January 17.

Division 1: San Remo 16/76 (31 shots) defeated Corinella -/45. (R. Dennis 20 defeated M. Hoy.15, M. Forrest 27 defeated J. Carter 14 – S. Carvosso 29 defeated C. Lincoln 16.); Inverloch 14/78 (7 shots) defeated Leongatha 2/71. (L. Dowson 33 defeated R. James.19, C. Hughes 27 defeated T. McCormack 19.– J.Brown 18 lost to J. Miller 33.); Wonthaggi 12/87 (17 shots) defeated Korumburra 4/70. (K. Simpson 46 defeated J. Nicholl 14, P. Wintrup 21 lost to M. Goad 24 – M. McBain 20 lost to R. Dow. 32.); Phillip Island14/66 (2 shots) defeated Foster 2/64.

(P. Francis 23 defeated M. Climas 20; R. Eames 28 defeated G. Facey 14. - J. Dyer 15 lost to B. Tyers 30.)

Division 2: Wonthaggi.

14/75 (13 shots) defeated San Remo 2/62. (J. Kellow 26 defeated J. Grindlay 22.

S. O’Connell. 30 defeated W. Brunsden 19 – S. Hamilton. 19 lost to J. Farquhar 21.); Inverloch 14/77 (11 shots) defeated Lang Lang 2/66 (D. Patterson 25 defeated J Prowd 21, S. Phillipson 29 defeated B.Kitchin 18 – M. Flett 23 lost to R. Geyer 27.)

Meeniyan 14/79 (12 shots) defeated Port Welshpool 2/67 (K. Cook 29 defeated B. Crawford 19; B. Scott 31 defeated M. McDonald 15 – B. Dyke 19 lost to L. McLaine 33.); Tarwin Lower 16/117 (84 shots) defeated

Toora -/33. (H. Twite 37 defeated W. Low 11; S. Browne 35 defeated R. Richardson 12, H. Marshall 45 defeated B. Curram.10.)

Division 3: Loch 14/70 (16 shots) defeated Mirboo North 2/54 (M. Cochrane 29 defeated D. Stein 12; H. Garham 21 defeated M. Briscoe 18 – V. Kennedy 20 lost to A. Plowman 24.); Fish Creek 14/70(10 shots) defeated Leongatha 2/60. (N. McKenzie 23 defeated M. Rayson 18; J. Cunningham 28 defeated M. Jepson 19 – N.Van Dyk 19 lost to B. Thompson 23.)

Phillip Island 14/83 (17 shots) defeated Korumburra 2/66 (L. Waters 27 defeated C. Snooks 22; D. Reynolds 34 defeated S. Martin 14. – C. Hoffman 22 lost to M. Hams 30.

Division 4: Corinella 12/43 (6 shots) defeated Wonthaggi 2/37 (H. Fox 22 defeated T. Kavanagh 13, P. Scammel 21 lost to L. Stanes 24.); Foster 12/57 (16 shots) defeated Tarwin Lower 2/41 (G. Giaccherini 38 defeated V.Martin.12, R. Raita 19 lost to J. Coates 29.); Phillip Island 14/48 (14 shots) defeated Inverloch -/34 (D. Bateman 25 defeated V. Muir 13, C. Honkey 23 defeated M. Paynting 21.).

Ladder Division 1 Inverloch .......................132+125 San Remo ........................118+14 Leongatha .......................100+27 Phillip Island.......................99+7 Foster...................................88-45 Wonthaggi ..........................85+43 Korumburra .......................75-154 Corinella..............................71-17 Division 2 Port Welshpool .............124+128 Wonthaggi .......................119+99 Tarwin Lower ...............112+157 San Remo ..........................88+31 Lang Lang ...........................88-45 Inverloch ...........................82-127 Meeniyan...........................82-131 Toora .................................73-112 Division 3 Leongatha .......................124+86 Phillip Island.................108+136 Korumburra ...................101+24 Mirboo North ......................97-8 Loch ....................................91-25 Fish Creek .........................55-213 Division 4 Corinella........................127+166 Foster.................................89+24 Inverloch ..............................84-6 Phillip Island......................79-24 Tarwin Lower ......................70-97 Wonthaggi ...........................55-63

South Gippsland Bridge Club FRIDAY, January 20 – Inverloch – Pairs’ event North/South First with an excellent 52.14 per cent were Anne Williams and John Farr.

Second place was a popular spot shared by three pairs all achieving the very fine score of 51.07 per cent each and splitting the Masterpoints between them. They were Ken McKenzie and Marie Sands, Clive Hope and Bron Sund, and Anne and Bruce Gibson; all consistent and solid achievers.

East/West First with a superb score and the score of the week across all venues were Kaye Douglass and John Sutton, with a standout 65.42 per cent.

Second with a highly commendable 55.42 per cent, were the ever consistent pair of Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro.

Third with a fine 50.42 per cent were Faye Rowlands and Pat West, a pair always near the points.

Tuesday, January 17 - Tarwin Lower – Pairs’ event First with a solid 62.50 per cent was the very experienced and high achieving pair of John Sullivan and Alan Johnston. Coming second with a very sound 59.72 per cent

were two stalwarts of the club fairly new to playing together Hannah Martin and Philip Chapman.

Third with the great score of 54.17 per cent were Dawn Jolly and Ruth Stevenson and fourth with a solid 50.93 per cent were Kathryn Smith and Colin Cameron.

Monday, January 16 – Meeniyan – Pairs’ event First with a splendid 60.17 per cent was the talented pair of Anne Williams and Rachel Brown.

They were closely followed by Margaret Munro and Pat West with the heel snapping score 60.12 per cent, a fine line of less than point.

Third were the ever reliable Kathryn Smith and Brian Hoskins with a very solid 56.55 per cent.

Well done to all for a highly competitive and week of excellent bridge.

Please check the club websites for coming events.

A new series of beginner classes will begin on February 4 at 7pm to 9pm at the Inverloch Community House.

Please enrol there or contact Ken McKenzie on 0438 066 238 or Alan Johnston 5674 1838.

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Tetrathlon a Victorian first HORSE riders competed in Victoria’s first tetrathlon at the Wonthaggi Pony Club over the weekend.

The event was organised by local rider Carly Heislers, who has competed in tetrathlons nationally in Western Australia and South Australia.

“I’ve competed in Pony Club national events in different disciplines and I thought I would give the tetrathlon a go. I can swim and I’m a fairly good runner so it was a good opportunity,” she said.

“We are trying to make the tetrathlon a nationwide event and this was the first one to ever be held in Victoria.”

The event was run over two days, starting off with a swim at the Wonthaggi YMCA. Participants competed in four minute swims and then it was back to the Pony Club for the laser shooting event.

On Sunday, participants competed in a 1500 metre run and the equestrian phase, in which they could choose 50 centimetre or one metre jumps.

With 50 entries, a third of the entries were from Wonthaggi Pony Club, with other entrants coming as far as Ringwood and Castlemaine.

“The event is based on the modern pentathlon, without the fencing. We did the running phase before the heat and overall the weekend was a lot of fun,” Carly said.

Some of the prizes at the end of the event were kindly donated

by Skye Park Rugs in Pakenham and Cargills sports store in Wonthaggi, and Gai West did some lovely embroidery.

Winners: participants received prizes for competing in Victoria’s first tetrathlon over the weekend at the Wonthaggi Pony Club.

Concentration: Inverloch’s Jason Scott looks for his next jump during the equestrian phase of the Wonthaggi Pony Club’s tetrathlon on Sunday.

Having fun: after a warm up, Glen Alvie’s Ella Berry waits for her turn to enter the show jumping in the Wonthaggi Pony Club’s tetrathlon on Sunday.

Competitors: from left, Inverloch’s Amity and Trinity McInnes participated in the Wonthaggi Pony Club’s tetrathlon on the weekend. They are pictured with their horse Hilton.

Giants in good form has played under new coach Ben McGee in the past.

Both are athletic onballers and will be an energetic presence on the field.

This is Ben’s first year as coach. He played The Giants had its first training for 2017 last with the club in the early 90s and works with the Wednesday, and enjoyed a successful turn out.

Simon Black Academy in Melbourne. Football is “We only had a couple of the Seniors boys a full time part of his life, and he is a great asset missing and good number of Fourths and Thirds,” for the club. club member Andrew Newton said.

The Giants have plenty planned for preseason, Cleared: Wonthaggi’s Brigette Tack made her way around the show jumping course during “The boys are keen to get back into the game including training on Monday and Wednesday the equestrian phase of the Wonthaggi Pony Club’s tetrathlon. and it’s all starting to ramp up.” nights, and a few practice matches.

Among the new Seniors is local player Jake Training will move to Tuesday and Thursday McMillan and Melbourne’s Johnny Ayama, who nights closer to the start of the season.

Andrew said there had been a lot of interest in the club – particularly since the move to the West Gippsland League – and more players are always welcome to join in at training.

“Everyone is looking forward to competing in the West Gippsland League,” he said.

“The netballers are looking very strong and have started their fitness training. They are excited to get involved and they are up for the challenge.

They will be up against old rivals Dalyston, as Great start: from left, Jake McMillan, Seniors coach Ben McGee, well as a few new rivals.”

THE Korumburra Bena Football Netball Club has recruited nine new Seniors players in the lead up to its first season of the West Gippsland League.

and Johnny Ayama kicked off the 2017 preseason on Wednesday.

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• LDCA C Grade Division One

Sorati dominates for the Sharks JACKSON Sorati’s century gave Phillip Island a 300 run head start against Nerrena on Saturday.

Sorarti made 108 runs, which complemented Michael Christopher’s opening 65 runs.

Nerrena bowler Marc Woltom put an end to Sorarti’s day, and took 2/81 off 14 overs during the innings.

Daniel Grigg took 1/24 and a catch was taken by Polly Joseph.

Batsman Michael Cleary finished off Phillip Island’s innings with a further 38 runs.

Phillip Island finished off the 60 overs with 4/312.

Nerrena will challenge Phillip Island for the win this weekend.

After taking 5/16, Cameron Butler ensured MDU was only 183 runs clear of Inverloch.

Steven Riley and Ben Davey were the stand out batsmen for MDU, making more than 30 runs each.

Ned Bradley was second to Butler in Inverloch’s bowling statistics, taking 2/42 in the opening overs.

Michael Mackay took two catches out on the field.

MDU was all out for 183 after 59.3 overs, leaving Inverloch with a chance to steal a win this weekend.

OMK left its run until late in the match against Korumburra, finishing off its innings with 158 runs.

James Paterson made the vital 45 runs before he was caught by Aaron

Brinksma. Peter Miller finished off the innings with 33 runs before he was caught by Jake Wrigley.

Wrigley took two catches during the innings.

Peter Churchill was Korumburra’s stand out bowler, taking 3/64 off 19 overs. Matt Wrigley, Evan Allaway and Brinksma each took out two wickets.

OMK was dismissed after 58.4 overs and will defend its score this weekend.

The Wonthaggi Workmens started strong but slowed down as it neared the end of its innings.

Town won the toss and sent the Workers in first.

Ian Barnes made 21 runs and Mitchell Davey made 52 runs early, but Town tightened its defence as

the innings progressed.

John Pouw took 3/36, and Craig McGannon and Ray Edwards claimed two wickets as the innings drew to a close.

McGannon also took three catches.

The Workers were forced to finish its innings after 47.2 overs. They were all out for 151.

Town opened its innings with Pouw making 24 runs – including five fours – and Nigel Hodges making 10 runs.

They were not out at the end of the innings and will pick up where they left off this Saturday.

Division 1 TOWN v WON CLUB 1st innings Won Club E. Dempsey b. M. Luscombe .....9 I. Barnes lbw. b. M. Kreutzberger ...............21 M. Davey c. C. McGannon b. J. Pouw .............................52

J. Schulz c. C. McGannon b. J. Pouw ...............................7 M. Cadwallender c. N. Hodges b. C. McGannon ...................19 C. Harvey c. M. Warren b. J. Pouw ...............................8 N. Dobbie c. M. Warren b. M. Luscombe .....................5 B. Harvey c&b. C. McGannon...0 B. Van Agtmaal c. N. Tuckett b. R. Edwards .......................12 M. Dobbie c. M. Luscombe b. R. Edwards .........................9 M. Sharp n.o...............................0 Extras ........................................9 Total .......................................151 Bowling: N. Tuckett 0/25, M.G. Luscombe 1/33, M. Kreutzberger 1/13, J. Pouw 3/36, C. McGannon 2/8, M. Luscombe 1/24, M. Warren 0/2, R. Edwards 2/4.

1st innings Town J. Pouw n.o. ..............................24 N. Hodges n.o. .........................10 Extras ......................................18 Total ......................................0/52 Bowling: M. Sharp 0/12, B. Van Agtmaal 0/20, M. Cadwallender 0/2, N. Dobbie 0/8.

INVERLOCH v MDU 1st innings MDU T. Bright b. C. Bulter................19

B. Davey c. Mackay b. J. Belli ..............................32 B. Casbolt c. Mackay b. C. Bulter .............................8 C. Cary r.o. .................................4 S. Riley c. b. N. Bradley ........................34 C. Brown c. b. C. Bulter ...........................29 J. Bright b. N. Bradley ...............8 B. Cantwell lbw. b. C. Bulter .............................0 J. Brown n.o. ..............................0 D. Cary b. C. Bulter ...................0 S. Bright r.o. ...............................0 Extras ......................................50 Total .......................................183 Bowling: N. Bradley 2/42, P. Harmer 0/36, L. Keily 0/19, J. Belli 1/16, C. Bulter 5/16, J. Williams 0/19, X. Robertson 0/16.

NERRENA v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island M. Christopher b. D. Grigg ......65 C. Epifano c. P. Joseph b. M. Waltom........................29 J. Sorarti b. M. Waltom ..........108 P. Francis ret. hurt ....................30 P. Cleary r.o. ...............................5 M. Cleary n.o. ..........................38 A. Tolley n.o.............................15

Extras ......................................22 Total .............................4/312 (cc) Bowling: D. Grigg 1/24, S. Murphy 0/43, P. Joseph 0/59, M. Waltom 2/81, R. Giliam 0/41, C. Marinou 0/41, J. Battersby 0/34.

OMK v KORUMBURRA 1st innings OMK M. Gow c. A. Pyman b. P. Churchill.......................21 P. Harper stp. T. Morrison b. P. Churchill.......................19 H. James c. J. Wrigley b. E. Allaway ..........................1 T. Bye c. P. Churchill b. E. Allaway ..........................4 S. Matthews c. T. Sorrell b. A. Brinksma .....................13 D. Wylie n.o. ..............................1 J. Paterson c. A. Brinksma b. P. Churchill.......................45 L. Whiteside b. M. Wrigley........0 D. Jeffries b. M. Wrigley............0 P. Miller c. J. Wrigley b. A. Brinksma .....................33 J. Whiteside r.o. ..........................1 Extras ......................................21 Total .......................................158 Bowling: M. Wrigley 2/27, E. Allaway 2/12, P. Churchill 3/64, A. Brinksma 2/35, B. Kerr 0/12.

Focus: Inverloch’s Luke Keily sends the ball to his MDU opponent.

Stand out: MDU’s Ben Davey cuts through point.

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 11 - January 21 & 28 Home team Grade A1 Kilcunda-Bass Nerrena Town Inverloch Grade A2 Glen Alvie MDU Won Miners Imperials Grade B1 Won Club Phillip Island MDU OMK Grade B2 Poowong-Loch Foster Korumburra Koon-L/RSL Grade C1 Town Nerrena OMK Inverloch Grade C2 Glen Alvie Poowong-Loch Phillip Island Korumburra Koon-L/RSL

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v v v v

Phillip Island OMK Won Club Korumburra

Bass 1 L Turf SP 2 I Turf

G. Laird T. Rogers C. Salmon J. Curry

v v v v

Poowong-Loch Butch W A. Jordan Foster Dmblk G. Wightman Koon-L/RSL Won Rec A. Stride Bye

v v v v

Town Kilcunda-Bass Inverloch Nerrena

McMhn Cowes Meen Outt

N. Grabham M. Heenan I. Richards L. White

v v v v

Glen Alvie Won Miners Imperials Bye

Loch FGC KSC

N. Barnes B. Bek N. Graydon

v v v v

Won Club Phillip Island Korumburra MDU

SP 2 Nerr KSC Inv

I. Thomas L. O’Brien TBA V. Baskerville

v v v v v

Won Club OMK Kilcunda-Bass Town Bye

GA Poow Rhyll Velo

M. Wishart TBA TBA TBA

Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741.

Please note all games start at 1pm.

• LDCA C Grade Division Two

Kilcunda Bass vie for an upset KILCUNDA Bass’ Zac Crow held ladder leaders Phillip Island to 162 runs on Saturday.

Gavin Excell and Ron Young were quick to open Phillip Island’s account, making 29 and 39 runs respectively.

David Kenter offered up another 27 runs towards the end of the innings.

However, Phillip Island’s run came to an early close after 33.4 innings.

Crow took 5/33 off eight overs, and all three top scorers were caught by Blake Egeberg.

With a target in its sights, Kilcunda Bass will have its turn to bat this Saturday.

Korumburra is also sitting on 162 runs after coming up against Town on Saturday.

Midway through the innings, Korumburra’s Robert Francis upped the stakes by making 25 runs.

He was bowled by Anthony Hanily.

Vijai Gopal followed this up late in the innings with 68 runs. He was not out at the end of the innings.

Town’s bowlers put the pressure on. Cameron

Dowling took 3/31 off 18 overs and Travis Strybosch took 3/43 off 16 overs.

Two catches were taken

by John Schelling.

Korumburra wrapped up its innings after 59 overs and Town will have its chance to retaliate this Saturday.

The Wonthaggi Workmens were pulled up short

by Glen Alvie.

Top scorer for the Workers was Luke Borne, who made 49 runs and was not out at the end of the innings.

Sean Roche made 26 runs and was bowled by Jai Lindsay.

Lindsay and Jarrod Newsome challenged the Workers, taking 3/11 off seven overs and 3/28 off 10.3 overs respectively.

Andrew Newsome and Lachlan McRae took two catches each.

The Workers were dismissed after 45.3 overs.

They were all out for 146.

Glen Alvie opened its account with Matthew Hull making one run, McRae making three runs and J. Newsome making 12 runs.

Roche took 1/8 off five overs and Daniel McGuirk took a catch.

Glen Alvie played 15

overs and will return to bat this weekend.

Poowong Loch made 123 runs in its clash against OMK. Brian Knight top scored with 52 runs before he was caught by Josh Whiteside.

Peter Regan and Tom Sheedy were the only other batsmen to break into double figures.

OMK’s Paul Green took 3/19 off 13.3 overs, and Michael Whiteside and Mark Blackburn each claimed two wickets.

Josh Whiteside took four catches during the innings.

Poowong Loch was dismissed after 58 overs, leaving OMK in with a chance to win come this Saturday.

Koonwarra/LRSL had the bye.

Division 2 GLEN ALVIE v WON CLUB 1st innings Won Club D. Brosnan c. A. Newsome b. J. Newsome ........................2 S. Roche b. J. Lindsay..............26 J. Licis b. J. Newsome .............18 K. Dutchman b. J. Lindsay.........7 D. McGuirk c. L. McRae b. A. Newsome .......................9 W. Speed c. L. McRae b. J. Lindsay ...........................5 L. Borne n.o. ............................49 S. Liddle c. R. Matthews b. M. Milnes ...........................3 H. Dobbie c. M. Hull

b. K. Hull................................4 S. Tessari c. A. Newsome b. K. Hull................................1 K. Dudley c. J. Lindsay b. J. Newsome ........................1 Extras ......................................21 Total .......................................146 Bowling: J. Newsome 3/28, L. McRae 0/28, A. Newsome 1/38, J. Lindsay 3/11, K. Hull 2/15, M. Milnes 1/5, J. Standish 0/12.

1st innings Glen Alvie M. Hull c. D. McGuirk b. S. Roche .............................1 L. McRae n.o..............................3 J. Newsome n.o. .......................12 Extras ........................................4 Total ......................................1/20 Bowling: L. Borne 0/5, S. Roche 1/8, D. Brosnan 0/1, S. Liddle 0/0, K. Dudley 0/1.

POOWONG-LOCH v OMK 1st innings Poowong-Loch P. Regan c. D. Wylie b. M. Whiteside .................... 11 H. Hancock c. J. Whiteside b. M. Whiteside ......................3 B. Nicholls c. J. Whiteside b. P. Green ..............................7 B. Knight c. J. Whiteside b. D. Friswell........................52 A. Johnson c. M. Blackburn b. P. Green ..............................4 L. Miller c. M. Whiteside b. M. Blackburn .....................9 C. Loughridge c. D. Elford b. M. Blackburn .....................4 W. Walker c. T. Whiteside b. G. Lomagno .......................8 T. Sheedy r.o.............................12 B. Regan lbw. b. P. Green ..............................3 S. McKinnon n.o. .......................0 Extras ......................................10 Total .......................................123 Bowling: M. Whiteside 2/28, D. Elford 0/28, P. Green 3/19, M. Blackburn 2/16, G. Lomagno 1/19, D. Friswell 1/13.

PHILLIP ISLAND v KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Phillip Island C. Muscat b. B. Egeberg ..........15 G. Excell c. B. Egeberg b. P. De Rubeis .....................29 R. Young c. B. Egeberg b. Z. Crow ............................39 S. Niven stp. b. Z. Crow ............................12 S. Cox r.o....................................1 R. Cleeland r.o..........................10 J. Excell c. P. De Rubeis b. Z. Crow ..............................0 D. Kenter c. B. Egeberg b. Z. Crow ............................27 M. Lee b. Z. Crow......................7 J. Manning r.o. ...........................2 T. Niven n.o................................0 Extras ......................................20 Total .......................................162 Bowling: B. Egeberg 1/23, R. Duff 0/13, H. Grace 0/15, S. Burchell 0/11, Z. Crow 5/33, T. Sorace 0/35, P. De Rubeis 1/24.

KORUMBURRA v TOWN 1st innings Korumburra S. Hall b. C. Dowling ...............18 T. Crocker c. J. Schelling b. C. Dowling .........................9 J. Whiteside c. C. Dowling b. T. Strybosch .......................4 G. Barrett lbw. b. C. Dowling .........................4 R. Francis b. A. Hanily.............25 P. Whelan c. J. Schelling b. T. Strybosch .......................8 V. Gopal n.o. ............................68 M. Rowe c. J. Schelling b. A. Hanily ............................0 A. Allaway c. J. Dean b. T. Strybosch .....................10 A. Sinclair r.o. ............................0 Extras ......................................16 Total .......................................162 Bowling: C. Dowling 3/31, L. Kleinert 0/33, T. Strybosch 3/43, R. Lindsay 0/13, A. Hanily 2/24, N. Hawkins 0/12.

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Wonthaggi clubbed by Town TOP side Wonthaggi Club has been hammered by third placed Town in day one of the two day fixture of B1 cricket.

Club won the toss and batted on McMahon Reserve but were all out for just 117.

Rhett McLennan 5/44 and Warren Turner 3/9 ripped through the bats and showed a determination to belt the leading side.

Town got a chance to swing the bat and Turner finished off a massive day being 43 not out at the close of day one. Steve Fixter was out for 23 but Town stands in good stead at 1/88.

Phillip Island was put in to bat by Kilcunda Bass and the fourth placed Sharks finished all out for 166, Clint Wilson top scoring with 44.

Killy Bass’s Daniel Bettles and Daniel Blackney took three wickets apiece with Bryn Noble taking 2/7.

Second placed OMK needs to chase down 210 hit by Nerrena on Saturday after the Red Caps were sent in.

Opener Ashley Harrison set the team alight with 63 runs (including 6

fours) with Joel Renden scoring a fine 54.

Justin Greenwood bowled a great spell and claimed four scalps finishing off at 4/10.

Inverloch won the toss and batted against MDU in the final game and will have to bowl well to defend its score of 117 with a number of its batsmen scoring into the twenties but not going on.

Craig Hoober 3/29 and Simon McCrae 3/30 figured best for the Demons but they’re in early trouble at 4/21 at stumps.

Details WON CLUB v TOWN 1st innings Won Club Extras ........................................8 Total ....................................... 117 Bowling: S. Clark 0/16, Z. Trease 1/22, C. Bruce 1/20, R. McLennan 5/44, W. Turner 3/9, S. Fixter 0/0.

1st innings Town S. Fixter c. R. Geyer b. D. Herbert ........................25 W. Turner n.o. ..........................43 M. Wilson n.o. ............................2 Extras ......................................19 Total ......................................1/88 PHILLIP ISLAND v KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Phillip Island M. Parsons c. D. Ferguson b. D. Blackney........................4 A. Finlayson b. D. Blackney ....22 J. Black c. R. Gardiner b. D. Bettles............................8 B. Insall c. R. Gardiner b. R. Duff .............................19 C. Wilson c. C. Elliott b. D. Blackney......................44 M. Young c. D. Bettles

Dangerous: Town’s Rhett McLennan claimed five wickets against Wonthaggi Club on Saturday. b. C. Elliott .............................6 J. Asbury c. C. Elliott b. D. Bettles..........................22 J. Cox c. J. Tregear b. D. Bettles............................7 M. Wright c. R. Gardiner b. B. Noble ...........................13 B. Christopher c. R. Gardiner b. B. Noble .............................5 Z. Brown n.o. .............................4 Extras ......................................13 Total .......................................166 Bowling: D. Bettles 3/26, D. Blackney 3/36, R. Duff 1/29, J. Tregear 0/26, C. Elliott 1/12, S. Tapscott 0/21, B. Noble 2/7.

1st innings Kilcunda-Bass R. Gardiner n.o...........................3

J. Tregear n.o. .............................5 Extras ........................................2 Total ......................................0/10 Bowling: C. Wilson 0/4, J. Cox 0/3, B. Christopher 0/1.

OMK v NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena J. Beckwith r.o............................2 A. Harrison c. R. White b. K. Kerr .............................63 S. Lester b. R. White ..................0 J. Kelly b. R. White ..................14 J. Renden b. J. Greenwood.......54 C. Baudinette c. R. White b. J. Greenwood ...................22 B. Croatto c. L. Jones b. S. Jenkins .........................10

M. Croatto n.o. ...........................8 N. Trotto b. J. Greenwood..........2 C. Dougherty b. J. Greenwood...4 B. Martin c. D. McMeekin b. S. Jenkins ...........................1 Extras ......................................30 Total .......................................210 Bowling: R. White 2/45, R. Dixon 0/34, A. Busana 0/11, S. Jenkins 2/52, D. McMeekin 0/29, K. Kerr 1/10, J. Greenwood 4/10.

1st innings OMK K. Kerr n.o. ..............................16 L. Jones c. M. Croatto b. N. Trotto .............................8 A. Busana n.o. ............................5 Extras ........................................3 Total ...............................1/32 (cc)

MDU v INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch C. Fisher c. T. Sinclair b. C. Hoober ...........................6 W. Williams b. S. McRae .........27 D. Cashin lbw. b. S. Benra ............................28 A. Brayley lbw. b. C. Olden ...........................25 E. Cousins b. S. McRae ...........13 S. Hayes c&b. C. Hoober ...........1 D. Charkley b. S. Benra .............1 L. Anderson c. T. Sinclair b. S. McRae ............................0 M. Goldsmith n.o. ......................2 A. Box lbw. b. C. Hoober ...........................0 Extras ......................................14

Total ....................................... 117 Bowling: S. McRae 3/30, S. Benra 2/29, C. Hoober 3/29, P. Vine 0/8, C. Olden 1/14.

1st innings MDU C. Hoober b. L. Anderson ..........3 T. Sinclair c&b. C. Fisher ..........7 W. Prosser c&b. L. Anderson .....4 S. McRae c. M. Goldsmith b. C. Fisher .............................1 D. Thomas ret. hurt ....................0 T. Zukovskis n.o. ........................1 C. Olden n.o. ..............................1 Extras ........................................4 Total ......................................4/21 Bowling: C. Fisher 2/9, L. Anderson 2/8.

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Challenges spurred in B2 A CENTURY from Nathan Allen put Poowong Loch in a comfortable position against Glen Alvie on Saturday.

Allen made 108 runs before he was caught by Daniel Gilbert.

Adam Sheedy, Brad Hall and Jason Hibbs were the next highest scorers, making more than 20 runs each.

Joe Burke kept the challenge up by taking 4/88 off 22 overs. Ben McRae finished off the innings by taking 3/46 off 13 overs.

Gilbert and Jay Tiziani took two catches each.

Poowong Loch finished off its allocated overs at 9/260. Glen Alvie will challenge Poowong Loch’s score this weekend.

The Wonthaggi Miners were just shy of 300 runs against Foster when its innings came to a close on Saturday.

Matthew Donohue and Frank Andrighetto started the innings well with more than 40 runs each, but Wayne Chapman was the big hitter on the day with 61 runs.

Chapman was put to a stop by Foster bowler Liam Edgelow.

Edgelow had a suc-

cessful day out, taking 3/77 off 21 overs. Greg Collis and Andrew Starret claimed two wickets each.

The Miners finished the innings 7/297 and Foster will bat this weekend.

The Imperials were dismissed from its innings after just 14.1 overs against Korumburra.

Kyle Cooper was the top scorer for the Imperials, making 11 runs before he was bowled by Harry McNeill.

McNeill took 5/19 off 7.1 overs and Nick Arney took 3/20 off seven overs.

The Imperials were all out for 41.

Jeremy Oxlee and Shayne Harland were the big hitters for Korumburra, making 63 and 36 runs respectively.

Oxlee was caught by Matthew Portelli and Harland was bowled by Lachlan Wright.

Wright took 2/28 and Ricky O’Loughlin took 2/42.

Korumburra finished off with 6/172 and the Imperials reopened its account for a second innings.

O’Loughlin made 25 runs and Harrison McGannon made 22 runs.

Korumburra bowler

Travis Gray took 2/4 off one over.

The Imperials left the match with 2/50 and will return to the innings this weekend.

Korumburra will play for an outright win.

Koonwarra/ LRSL had the bye.

Details POOWONG-LOCH v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Poowong-Loch A. Sheedy c. D. Gilbert b. J. Burke..........................28 N. Allen c. D. Gilbert b. B. McRae .....................108 T. Allen b. B. Cox ..................10 K. Miller c. J. Tiziani b. B. Cox..............................4 B. Hall stp. J. Hull b. J. Burke..........................23 G. Poynton c. D. Tiziani b. J. Burke............................9 M. Allen c. J. Tiziani b. B. McRae ....................... 11 B. Monson c. D. Hale b. B. McRae .........................3 J. Hibbs n.o. ...........................21 S. Head b. ................................3 G. Birnie n.o. ...........................3 Extras....................................37 Total ..........................9/260 (cc) Bowling: B. Cox 2/28, J. Thorn 0/34, J. Burke 4/88, D. Hale 0/39, B. McRae 3/46.

FOSTER v WON MINERS 1st innings Won Miners G. Kent c. B. Cripps b. L. Edgelow ....................14 M. Donohue lbw. b. A. Starret........................45 F. Andrighetto b. G. Collis .....47 W. Chapman c&b. L. Edgelow ................61 S. Farrington c. D. Thornell b. G. Collis ........................12 G. Peters c. T. Garvey b. A. Starret........................38 L. Granger lbw. b. L. Edgelow ....................15

P. Loos n.o. ............................27 T. Wells n.o. ........................... 11 Extras....................................28 Total ..........................7/297 (cc) Bowling: G. Collis 2/67, L. Edgelow 3/77, J. Pilkington 0/37, R. Dower 0/40, A. Starret 2/41, S. Roffey 0/18.

KORUMBURRA v IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials C. Mondal c. J. Celebrine b. H. McNeill .......................0 K. Gray c&b. N. Arney ............7 L. Wright b. H. McNeill ...........7 R. O’Loughlin b. H. McNeill ...6 K. Materia b. N. Arney ............0 M. Portelli b. N. Arney ............2 M. Wardle b. H. McNeill .........0 K. Cooper b. H. McNeill ........ 11 M. Morter r.o. ..........................3 H. McGannon n.o.....................2 Extras......................................3 Total ......................................41 Bowling: H. McNeill 5/19, N. Arney 3/20.

1st innings Korumburra N. Leppin c. J. Ginnane b. R. O’Loughlin ................13 J. Celebrine stp. J. Ginnane b. M. Wardle ......................27 M. Olden b. R. O’Loughlin ......3 J. Oxlee c. M. Portelli b. M. Morter ......................63 S. Harland b. L. Wright ..........36 T. Gray b. L. Wright ...............13 C. Mileto n.o. ...........................5 Extras....................................12 Total ........................6/172 (dec) Bowling: R. O’Loughlin 2/42, L. Wright 2/28, H. McGannon 0/25, K. Cooper 0/21, M. Portelli 0/18, M. Wardle 1/36, M. Morter 1/2.

2nd innings Imperials R. O’Loughlin b. T. Gray .......25 H. McGannon n.o...................22 M. Morter hit wckt. b. T. Gray .............................0 K. Cooper n.o. .........................0 Extras......................................3 Total ...................................2/50 Bowling: H. McNeill 0/12, N. Arney 0/8, S. Harland 0/11, M. Olden 0/12, T. Gray 2/4.

Keeping skills: former Bushrangers squad member Brett Forsyth left, helped Jacob Wrigley of the Korumburra Under 16’s team with some of his wicketkeeping.

Hot work at junior cricket event CRICKET Victoria hosted a two day cricket event yesterday (Monday) and today (Tuesday) at Scorpion Park Leongatha.

Despite scorching weather on Monday there was a great turnout as batting, bowling, match tactics and leadership skills were run through. Cooler weather today is expected to please all participants.

Girls well represented: despite the hot day plenty of girls enjoyed the cricket program which ran on Monday and continues today (Tuesday) in Leongatha; back row from left, Merrin Giles, Brittany Thomas, Jess Fowkes, Holly Belsar, front, Bianca Proudlock, Rachel Carlisle, and Hayley Proudlock.

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Top sides clash INVERLOCH eyes top spot after forcing Korumburra out for 189 in the first of a two day match on Saturday.

Michael Giles made a vital 61 runs early in the piece and turned out to be the top scorer on the day.

He was caught by Nathan Brayley before he could make a bigger impact.

Kyle Dorman followed it up with a further 38 runs later in the innings, but a catch by Ben Thomas stopped him short.

Ryan Thomas made it hard for Korumburra as the innings drew to a close, taking 4/31.

Inverloch will prove if it’s worthy of top spot when it goes in to bat this Saturday.

Town will have to

bring its A game this Saturday to challenge the Wonthaggi Workmen’s score of 9/283.

Sam Huitema and Mitchell Thomas worked hard to put the Workers in a comfortable position, making 60 and 83 runs respectively.

Huitema was caught

by Amila Ratnaike and Thomas was caught by Madura Weerasignhe Silva Ratnaike started strong for Town, taking 3/64 off 17 overs. Weerasignhe Silva took 3/69 off 22 overs later in the innings.

Workers will defend their score as Town step up to bat this weekend.

OMK was also off to a flying start in its clash against Nerrena.

Winning the toss, OMK chose to bat first. Fourth

batsman Adam Miller top scored with 60 runs. Alex Rose also performed well, making 39 runs.

Paul Matheson ended Miller’s reign. Matheson took two catches during the innings. Rose was dismissed by fielder Tim Wightman.

Nerrena’s opening bowlers Josh Trease and Adam Trotto shared some early glory, each taking 3/42.

Jarrod Hoy took 3/48 towards the end of the innings.

OMK finished off its allocated overs with 9/210, and will defend its score this Saturday.

Kilcunda Bass batted first, coming up against Phillip Island.

Phillip Island put the pressure on Kilcunda Bass and forced low scores

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throughout the innings.

Batsmen Daniel Mock and Jack Rosenow put up the most important figures of the innings, making 26 runs each.

However, Phillip Island’s Lachlan Cleeland turned out to be a dangerous presence on the field.

Mock ended his run early after he was caught

by Cleeland. Cleeland also caught out Rosenow, putting an end at any chance of a significant score.

Cleeland took three catches for the day.

Charith Keerthisinghe was Phillip Island’s stand out bowler, taking 3/31 off 23 overs.

Kilcunda Bass finished its 75 overs with 9/139.

Phillip Island will have its chance to scoop up a win this weekend.

Top score: Koonwarra/LRSL’s Sam Hughes drives on his way to 88.

KILCUNDA-BASS v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass C. Davidson c. E. Richards b. S. Kirton .............................5 J. Markland b. M. Dennerley ... 11 A. Donohue c. L. Cleeland

b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............12 D. Mock c. L. Cleeland b. G. Odgers .........................26 J. Dakin c. J. Keating b. C. Keerthisinghe ................0 J. Bastwrous lbw. b. C. Keethisinghe ................ 11 A. Larcombe c. L. Cleeland b. G. Odgers ...........................7 J. Rosenow c. L. Cleeland b. D. Johnston ......................26 A. Wells c. J. Keating b. M. Dennerley .....................9 J. Mahood n.o...........................18 C. Peckett n.o. ............................5 Extras ........................................9 Total .............................9/139 (cc) Bowling: S. Kirton 1/22, G. Odgers 2/15, M. Dennerley 2/34, C. Keethisinghe 3/31, D. Johnston 1/29.

NERRENA v OMK 1st innings OMK A. McKinnon c. H. Funnell b. A. Trotto .............................5 J. Van Rooye lbw. b. A. Trotto ...........................10 A. Rose c. T. Wightman b. J. Hoy ...............................39 A. Miller c. P. Matheson b. A. Trotto ...........................60 T. Wyatt c. H. Funnell b. J. Hoy ...............................10 D. Lloyd b. J. Hoy......................0 J. Cochrane b. J. Trease............13

J. Dewell c. P. Matheson b. J. Trease..............................9 P. Dell b. J. Trease ......................0 N. Cant n.o. ..............................28 N. Auddino n.o. ..........................9 Extras ......................................27 Total .............................9/210 (cc) Bowling: J. Trease 3/42, A. Trotto 3/42, T. Wightman 0/34, J. Hoy 3/48, D. Symmons 0/8, P. Matheson 0/20.

INVERLOCH v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra I. Osman b. L. Rankin ..............12 M. Giles c. N. Brayley b. W. Rankin.........................61 S. Dole c. W. Taberner b. K. Rotthier..........................3 K. Rigby b. D. Newman...........13 L. Zanchetta b. R. Thomas .........8 K. Dorman c. B. Thomas b. R. Thomas ........................38 P. Dunlevie n.o. ..........................8 J. Richards b. B. Thomas ...........8 P. Edwards b. R. Thomas .........24 S. Hayes b. R. Thomas ...............0 D. Wyhoon b. B. Thomas ......... 11 Extras ........................................3 Total .......................................189 Bowling: K. Rotthier 1/29, D. Newman 1/45, L. Rankin 1/25, B. Thomas 2/51, R. Thomas 4/31, W. Rankin 1/7.

Poynton claims six JORDAN Poynton proved why Poowong Loch belong on the top of the A2 ladder after taking six wickets from Glen Alvie on Saturday.

High stakes: Cougars veteran Brad Anderson made a vital 34 not out, batting with a runner after tearing his quad going for a quick single.

Division 1 TOWN v WON CLUB 1st innings Won Club D. Britt b. M. Borschman.........20 S. Huitema c. A. Ratnaike b. S. Browne.........................60 M. Thomas c&b.

M. Weerasinghe Silva ..........83 R. Thomas lbw. b. A. Ratnaike.........................4 K. Brann lbw. b. M. Weerasinghe Silva ......24 J. Wallace r.o. ...........................28 J. Sheerin lbw. b. M. Weerasinghe Silva ......13 A. Geyer lbw. b. A. Ratnaike.........................3 M. McCall b. A. Ratnaike ..........2 R. Birkett n.o. ...........................21 J. Thomas n.o. .......................... 11 Extras ......................................14 Total .............................9/283 (cc) Bowling: A. Ratnaike 3/64, M. Davies 0/26, A. Hickey 0/18, M. Borschman 1/39, M. Weerasinghe Silva 3/69, J. Hume 0/13, J. Schelling 0/14, S. Browne 1/29.

Poynton took 6/32 off 14 overs, significantly damaging Glen Alvie’s score.

Glen Alvie’s batsman Jamie Glen managed 58 runs and was the top scorer. Jeff Reid offered 37 runs. Glen was caught

by Alan Jenkins and Reid was caught by Matthew Loader.

Fielder Paul Dyer also shook the Glen Alvie camp, taking four catches.

Glen Alvie was all out for 159.

Poowong Loch opened its account and has accumulated 15 runs. It will continue its innings this Saturday.

Foster was also forced to play a short innings, up against a formidable MDU. MDU has already won the first innings points but will fight for an outright win next week.

Foster was sent in to bat first. Graeme Watkins made 36 runs before he was bowled by Mark Cantwell. Only three other batsmen cracked double digits.

MDU’s Nick Eddy and Darien Mathews helped close the innings early, taking 3/25 and 3/14 respectively.

Four catches were taken by MDU’s Matt Martin.

Only 41.2 overs in, Foster was all out for 119.

MDU started its in-

nings and immediately outscored Foster. Opening batsman Gary Webster made 77 runs. Matthew Olden and Martin followed it up with more than 20 runs each.

Foster’s Dylan Lacasa took 2/47, and was the top bowler.

MDU was 4/158 after 33 overs.

Koonwarra/LRSL put a considerable gap between it and the Wonthaggi Miners.

The partnership of Sam Hughes and Ben Perry made a huge impact, as they made 88 and 55 runs respectively.

Miners’ Adam Hall took 3/77 and Adam Honeysett took 3/48, attempting to slow their opponent.

Josh Andrighetto took two catches.

Koonwarra/LRSL finished its 75 overs with 9/262.

The Imperials had a bye.

M. Loader 0/11, C. Knox 0/31.

MDU v FOSTER 1st innings Foster M. Lynch lbw. b. N. Eddy ............................13 M. Jones c. M. Martin b. T. Harris .............................1 G. Watkins b. M. Cantwell .......36 J. Toner c. M. Martin b. M. Cantwell........................8 O. Straw b. N. Eddy ...................4 J. Weston b. N. Eddy ..................9 H. Griggs c. M. Olden b. J. Sinclair..........................10 J. Chaseling c. M. Patching b. D. Mathews ........................7 F. Griggs c. M. Martin b. D. Mathews ......................12 D. Lacasa n.o..............................8 G. Tanner c. M. Martin b. D. Mathews ........................0 Extras ......................................10 Total ....................................... 119 Bowling: T. Harris 1/15, M. Patching 0/9, M. Olden 0/12, M. Cantwell 2/22, N. Eddy 3/25, D. Mathews 3/14, J. Sinclair 1/20.

1st innings MDU G. Webster c. G. Watkins b. J. Toner .............................77 M. Olden c. M. Lynch b. J. Chaseling ......................23 M. Martin b. D. Lacasa ............25 T. Harris n.o. ............................19 C. Harris c. J. Toner b. D. Lacasa..........................10

J. Sinclair n.o..............................0 Extras ........................................4 Total ....................................4/158 Bowling: J. Weston 0/4, F. Griggs 0/26, O. Straw 0/5, H. Griggs 0/22, J. Chaseling 1/19, G. Tanner 0/24, D. Lacasa 2/47, J. Toner 1/9 .

WON MINERS v KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL S. Hughes lbw. b. J. Loos ..............................88 J. Guinan c. J. Andrighetto b. A. Hall ................................0 B. Perry c. B. Andrighetto b. A. Honeysett.....................55 J. Hale c. J. Rumbold b. A. Honeysett.......................0 J. Moore lbw. b. A. Honeysett.......................5 J. Hughes c. J. Andrighetto b. A. Hall ..............................32 B. Anderson n.o........................34 J. Kennedy c. C. Honeysett b. A. Hall ..............................13 J. Rockall r.o. .............................5 J. Hoy lbw. b. C. Honeysett.......................0 P. Stow n.o................................14 Extras ......................................16 Total .............................9/262 (cc) Bowling: J. Loos 1/45, A. Hall 3/77, J. Rumbold 0/32, A. Honeysett 3/48, C. Thomas 0/14, C. Honeysett 1/39.

Division 2 GLEN ALVIE v POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Glen Alvie P. Roberts c. P. Dyer b. J. Poynton.........................14 S. Smith b. A. Jenkins ................1 J. Glen c. A. Jenkins b. J. Poynton.........................58 J.A. Reid c. J. Bardwell b. J. Poynton...........................0 J.R. Reid c. M. Loader b. J. Poynton.........................37 R. Slade c. W. Pollock b. J. Poynton...........................0 D. Hales b. J. Poynton................0 S. Watson c. P. Dyer b. A. Jenkins ...........................9 A. Hamilton c. P. Dyer b. J. Bardwell .......................20 W. Luke c. P. Dyer b. A. Jenkins ...........................7 K. Simpson n.o...........................0 Extras ......................................13 Total .......................................159 Bowling: A. Jenkins 2/23, M. Hancock 0/18, R. Greaves 0/12, J. Poynton 6/32, J. Bardwell 1/26,

Strong lead: Koony’s Ben Perry (left) and Sam Hughes shared a 134 run partnership.

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Crowds flock to Woolamai Races

Off the court: from left, Kiri Ratcliffe, Emily Milner, Keely Scott, Leah Burston, Madie Werkmuller, Ash Saunders and Jess Saunders from the Kilcunda Bass Football Netball Club enjoyed their afternoon at the Woolamai Races.

Birthday surprise: sponsors Linnea, Lucia and Kenny Shaw from Melbourne congratu- Winning horse: jockey Reece Goodwin on lated winning jockey Reece Goodwin. The Pure Esteem following a successful race.

Shaw family sponsored the race on behalf of Kenny for his 70th birthday.

Animal party: from left, Justine McIntosh, Paddi Jones, Paul Comini, Renae Gentile, Anthony Cullen, Kath Cullen, Dave Cullen and Tab Cullen from Essendon went to the Woolamai Races with an animal theme. The group has been coming to the races for the past six years with a different theme.

Right, Beautiful: from left, Kew’s Aleisha Storer, Catherine Serle, Bec Bowler and Marli Cornelissen looked stunning at the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

Winner, winner: Phillip Island’s Gavin and Rachel Maddox hold up a winning ticket at the Woolamai Races.

Stadium required for Wonthaggi’s champions BOXING is growing in Wonthaggi, and with it the need for a bigger gym.

Men and women from all walks of life have found a place at the gym Scott is yet to discuss his facility requirements with Bass Coast Shire Council, but he will be looking for ways to expand his facilities and offer opportunities to more athletes.

The gym now has eight registered amateur boxers and 40 people overall who come along to work on their fitness.

“There’s never any pressure for someone to get in the ring. Some will see others sparring and want to give it a go, and if I think they are ready we give them a go. Some decide it’s not for them and keep going with the fitness, but others become really keen to get involved and it becomes a way of life.”

Wonthaggi’s Charles Joma is one such boxer who has put in a lot of time and dedication at the gym.

“Charles is a fit, lean young boxer who is here their trainer; you’re someone for them to talk to.” five nights a week at least. Some days you have to The gym is open from 5.30pm to 7.30pm evkick him out,” Scott said. ery weeknight and opens on some weekends for It is just one more reason Wonthaggi is crying Charles recently won the Golden Gloves –a group training. out for a proper sports stadium. national four day event held in Brisbane – as an For the past four years, the Wonthaggi Boxing intermediate.

Club has operated from a facility at the old MinStony Creek’s Mick Cunningham has also ers Rest motel. done the club proud, after winning the main bout The gym is often alive with activity, and it has in the club’s first international trip. He now fights produced champions. at an elite level.

However, as it’s popularity grows, the less The club has the Youth State Titles in Brunsspace there is for these champions to train in. wick to look forward to in February. Charles will “We definitely need something like it (a stafight in the 64 kilogram division and the club has dium). There’s not a great deal for young people high hopes for his success. to do here,” boxing trainer and owner of the gym “If he wins he will be selected to go to the Scott Williamson said.

Australian Titles in Adelaide. We think he’s got a “We need a bigger premises and we are open pretty good chance,” Scott said. to any suggestions. Boxing has become a lifestyle “If he wins the Australian Titles, he has a for some of the people who train with us. We need chance of going to the Worlds in Barbados.” a bigger space so we can grow.”

Mick will also be fighting for world selection in Brunswick. He and Charles are booked for a warm up fight in Adelaide in early February to get them ready for what’s to come.

“They’ll be matched with some pretty good opponents and it will be a great experience for them,” Scott said.

“We’ve travelled to Tasmania, Adelaide, Cairns and Melbourne over the past few years. It’s good for the youth to get out of their own town.”

At the gym, boxers are trained to improve their technique and learn the boxing fundamentals.

Helping Scott out during the sessions is assistant trainer Steve Dunn, as well as Pete Peitrou and Russell Thomas.

“There’s a lot involved with learning techniques and the gym gives people a good place to start. It’s great for youth because it teaches them hard work, motivation and not to give up,” Scott said.

“It builds their confidence and brings them out of their shell. It gives them a great new skill and Training and fitness: trainer and owner of the Wonthaggi Boxing Club gym Scott William- teaches them dedication. There’s always someone son has encouraged people from all walks of life to build up their boxing techniques or work for young athletes to look up to and mentor them. on their fitness in an inclusive environment since the club’s inception.

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Race day a winner While some opted for the traditional race wear With six races lined up, it was a chance for people to let down their hair in a relaxed atmo- of stunning outfits, others got into the spirit of a fun afternoon out and dressed in a range of cossphere. tumes for the occasion.

“We are very pleased with the turn out and the kind weather. It’s a good follow up after our last meeting, which drew in interest because it was fully televised. It’s been quite a successful season,” race club secretary Bev Carmichael said.

Ms Carmichael said she didn’t know whether Woolamai would be televised again, but after such a positive outcome on January 2 it’s entirely possible.

Winning jockeys commented that the track was in its best condition yet, and commended the club.

Families were encouraged to come down for the picnic event, with Pockets the Clown entertaining children while parents enjoyed the races.

The event was a prequel to the upcoming Cup Day event, which will be held on February 4.

“Cup Day is coming up soon so we are gearing up for that. We’ve already got a lot of bookings,” Ms Carmichael said.

While Woolamai Race Club doesn’t have a formal “fashions on the field”, judges will be there on Cup Day to award the Best Dressed indi- Pretty ladies: from left, Inverloch’s Sam PeClose one: winning horse Pure Esteem crossed the line a nose in front of second placed viduals on the day. tersen and Wonthaggi’s April Thompson atSecretwina and third placed Lepaute. ► More photos on page 47. tended the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

GREAT weather attracted a crowd to the Woolamai Races on Saturday afternoon.